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Police: Halloween safety more a concern Trick-or-treating hours for area municipalities

By BRIAN STANLEY

bstanley@shawmedia.com All Hallow’s Eve doesn’t mean any more All-Points Bulletins than the average night.

Joliet police and Morris police say the holiday has a negligible effect on criminal activity, so the officers’ focus is on children safety in the early evening hours.

“Every year we do get a few reports of decorations taken or damaged, but it’s probably the same amount as the Christmas season,” Morris Chief Brent Dite said. “And those are really the only times a lot of people have decorations outside.”

Joliet Deputy Chief Ed Gregory said trick-or-treating hours are mostly “little guys [out] with their parents” so traffic is a bigger concern.

The busiest area is the Central zone, which includes the St. Pat’s neighborhood, the Cathedral Area, Reedwood, Broadway, Joliet and McDonough streets, and Second Avenue and Richards Street.

“There’s over 1,000 kids in the Western Avenue corridor, so we have officers and Police Explorers helping with traffic there,” Gregory said. Neighborhood policing officers, additional supervisors and probationary officers also will be visible in different neighborhoods, and patrol officers will help if they aren’t responding to calls.

“The biggest thing is for

n Bolingbrook: 4 to 7 p.m. n Braidwood: 4 to 7 p.m. n Channahon: 4 to 7 p.m. n Crest Hill: 4 to 7 p.m. n Elwood: 3 to 6 p.m. n Frankfort: 3 to 7 p.m. n Homer Glen: 3 to 7 p.m. n Joliet: 4 to 7 p.m. n Lockport: 4 to 7 p.m. n Manhattan: 3 to 7 p.m. n Minooka: 4 to 7 p.m. n Mokena: 1 to 5 p.m. n New Lenox: 3 to 7 p.m. n Plainfield: 4 to 7 p.m. n Rockdale: 4 to 7 p.m. n Romeoville: 4 to 7 p.m. n Shorewood: 5 to 7 p.m. n Wilmington: 4 to 7 p.m Shaw Media file photo

Annette Koncar (left) hands out candy in front of Kula’s Jewelry and Loans in downtown Joliet at a previous Halloween to preschoolers Samantha Aguilera (witch) and Katie Colome (gypsy). Joliet police and Morris police say the holiday has a negligible effect on criminal activity, so the officers’ focus is on children safety in the early evening hours.

Other trick-or-treat safety tips n Walk on sidewalks – not through yards or in the street n Carry a flashlight n Wear safe shoes n If candy appears to be open, throw it away n Trick-or-treat in groups with an adult present drivers to be aware the kids are out and watch their speed.

While the kids are running from house to house and crossing the street, a lot are wearing costumes that might not be as visible and [keep

them] from seeing everything,” Gregory said.

Dite said Morris police won’t change any staffing assignments other than asking officers to come in ahead or stay after the 7 p.m. shift

change. Morris trick-or-treating hours are from 4 to 7 p.m.

Free trick-or-treat bags are available at the police station.

Dite said parents who are not going with older children still should know their planned route and remind them not to eat candy until they can inspect it, and not to enter a stranger’s house.

Trick-or-treaters also shouldn’t stop at dark houses, Dite said.

“Officers do look at [homes of] sex offenders to make sure anyone who’s not supposed to

Grundy County n Braceville: 4 to 7 p.m. n Carbon Hill: 4 to 7 p.m. n Coal City: 2 to 6 p.m. n Diamond: 2 to 6 p.m. n East Brooklyn: 4 to 6 p.m. n Gardner: 4 to 6 p.m. n Kinsman: 5 to 6 p.m. n Mazon: 3 to 6 p.m. n Morris: 4 to 7 p.m. n South Wilmington: 4 to 6 p.m. n Unincorporated areas: 3 to 6 p.m.

All are for Oct. 31 unless otherwise noted.

have contact with children is in compliance. It’s something our patrol officers keep an eye on,” Dite said.

Local police, emergency services honor WTC beam

By VIKAAS SHANKER

vshanker@shawmedia.com NEW LENOX – A steel beam from one of the walls of the World Trade Center met several area fire departments early Friday morning as it traveled west on Interstate 80 through Will and Grundy counties.

On at least three different overpasses, local fire departments honored the beam as it traveled on its journey from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York to its destination in Fort Collins, Colorado.

New Lenox Fire Protection District Lt. Brian Applegate’s station truck helped hold a large U.S. flag on the Cedar Road overpass as the beam’s procession passed by, honking and sounding sirens.

“It’s good for us to be able to show our support,” Applegate said. “Remembering 9/11, as a fireman, it brings back a lot of reasons of why we do the job.”

The flag was propped up by ladders from two fire trucks.

Firefighters saluted as the flag drew near and passed at exactly 7 a.m.

East of New Lenox, Frank-

More online Visit this article at TheHerald-News.com to view a video of the World Trade Center beam traveling through the area on Interstate 80. fort and Mokena police, fire and emergency services also set up a flag at the LaGrange Road overpass. Joliet also had firefighters pay tribute to the

beam as it passed through town.

Although they couldn’t get the flag up in time before the beam passed because of location tracking issues, firefighters and police officials turned on their lights and saluted.

“It’s a show of support for all that perished,” Mokena Police Chief Steve Vaccaro said.

“But it also symbolizes that we’re recognizing all our first responders.”

The beam was granted to the Poudre Fire Authority in Fort Collins through the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund,

an organization that runs on donations and fundraisers and provides relief to firefighters and families facing hardship.

It was named in honor of Terry Farrell, a New York firefighter who lost his life on 9/11. The fund also distributes donated firefighting equipment to departments.

The beam was expected to be in Lincoln, Nebraska, by the end of the day Friday, then arrive at Fort Collins on Saturday afternoon. It can be tracked at www.poudre-fire. org/what-s-new/wtc-artifact-journey.

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Football coach focused on overcoming challenges in midst of closure

By FELIX SARVER

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FRANKFORT – The crowd at Lincoln-Way North High School shook the stands and cheered at the top of its lungs Friday for their unbeatable football team.

North players faced off against Lincoln-Way West in their final game of the regular season – one of many games in their final year at the school.

Next fall, Lincoln-Way District 210 officials plan to close North – one of the district’s four schools – to resolve the district’s financial crisis.

But the football team’s resolve remains strong, as does the enthusiasm of fans and the community’s support.

“These kids are really embracing what this year is,” said Amy Bajic, a Lincoln-Way North Athletic Boosters spirit wear director who was selling Phoenix-themed clothes at Friday’s game. “They’re not down in the dumps.”

Instead, Phoenix football players have proven unbeatable throughout the season, winning Friday’s game, 28-21, against West. The team grew closer this year, and its coach, George Czart, has stayed vigilant so players can be strong.

The legacy of the Phoenix football team still is unwritten.

“We’re in the process of acting that out. I hope it’s poetry in motion; a fitting end for such a short life,” Czart said.

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ABOVE: Lincoln-Way North players film a teammate singing the school fight song Thursday during a team dinner before the final home game of the regular season in Frankfort. BELOW LEFT: Lincoln-Way North cheerleader Kelly Hausner, 16, dances Friday before the game. BELOW RIGHT: Lincoln-Way North head coach George Czart talks to players Friday during the game.

Focused on winning

Czart said he and his team are not thinking about the district’s plan to shut down the 7-year-old North High School by next fall.

Instead he’s been focused on the task at hand: Ensuring the Phoenix football team wins every game. He’s kept things positive among the players and wants them to enjoy every moment they can.

“We’re out there to prepare for our opponents. We make

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sure [North’s closing] is not a distraction for what we need to accomplish on the game field,” Czart said.

That goal is shared by many

players on the team, such as senior Pat Troike, a wide receiver and safety.

“We’re kind of using [the closing of North] to our advan-

tage. We want to go out with a bang and leave this community with something special,” he said.

The Phoenix football team

has been undefeated this season. Troike said the team is communicating so well they

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can tell when a player is feeling down and always know what to say to make him feel better.

“We connect amazingly well out there,” Troike said.

That connection is evident to Frankfort resident Tony Schlott, whose children attend North. The community support for the team has been “100 percent” and even aspiring football players from area middle schools are coming to the games, he said.

“They work hard. They pick each other up. These guys are like a real family,” Schlott said.

Frankfort resident Leah Peters, who was at Friday’s game to see her son, Joe Peters, play, said she’s been excited for the team.

“This has been a very trying time for them. I am very excited to see what this year has to offer,” she said.

Devastating news

The news of the Lincoln-Way Board of Education’s 5-2 vote in August to shut down North devastated Czart and angered many parents and residents.

The district has incurred crippling multimillion-dollar budget deficits, and state education officials directed Lincoln-Way to find a way to close the gap. The board opted to shutter one of the district’s four schools.

North opened in August 2008 and pulls students living in the boundaries of Summit Hill School District 161, which serves residents living in Frankfort, Mokena and Tinley Park.

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David Lux, father of senior Dave Lux, passes out ice cream to Lincoln-Way North football players Thursday during their team dinner before their final home game of the regular season in Frankfort. school – along with West – was constructed because of a $225 million building bond referendum approved in 2006 by 60 percent of voters at a time when the district’s population was projected to explode and more schools were thought to be needed to educate the expected influx of students. Then the recession hit, and the growth didn’t come. “[North] was opened to give kids in our district more opportunities, so it’s devastating to see now that these opportunities were only available to them for such a short period of time,” Czart said. “As far as North closing, it’s terrible, but when some doors close, some open.”

Coaching North

Czart, who’s been the football coach for North since it opened, said he has no idea what’s in store for him going forward with North closing.

“He’s a good role model,” said Jake Arthur, a junior student and Phoenix quarterback. “He teaches us how

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to respect ourselves and our opponents.”

Lincoln-Way Superintendent Scott Tingley has said at the end of October and beginning of November district officials will interview head coaches districtwide and determine who will be at the remaining three high schools.

Czart previously was a football coach for Lockport Township High School District 205 and Providence Catholic High School.

When he began coaching the North team, it did not have any senior students, and the team lost many games.

“But our kids were tough and they were determined. I remembered from the beginning I would take that team over any other because of the way they worked and how tough they were,” he said.

‘This is my family’

All the underclassmen students on the Phoenix team will move on to Lincoln-Way East High School, the other Frankfort school in the dis-

trict, which is about 5 miles from North.

Arthur said he doesn’t expect too much of an unusual transition to East, as he’ll be with some of the same players. Sophomore student Jake Buhe, a left guard on the team, said he thinks Phoenix team members will be welcomed by East football players.

“I hope so at least,” he said.

Buhe played football all his life but he joined the Phoenix team this summer.

He said it’s sad North will close, but players are looking forward to making it a good year.

Senior student Nick Kramer, a Phoenix right guard, said he feels bad for underclassmen who will have to move on to a new school and make new friends.

Players have come together as a family. Kramer, Troike and other upperclassmen players have looked out for younger teammates.

“We’re making sure we stay together on this journey and no one loses,” Kramer said.

Kramer improved his social skills and made a lot of friends while he was on the team.

“This is really all I got,” he said.

“This is my family. I live for this.”

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State budget crisis could become local crisis, too

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com The solution to the state budget crisis could determine whether cities, counties and townships ever see their shares of gasoline and gambling taxes again.

The State of Illinois since July has held onto $148 million in tax revenues from gasoline sales, Sue Rezin casino gambling and video gaming that normally go to local government, according to the Illinois Municipal League. The money is tied up in the state budget crisis.

But local officials have questioned whether the state plans to keep the money to pay its own bills.

“That’s what we’re tell-

ing them we think is going to happen,” said Brad Cole, executive director of the Illinois Municipal League. “We think that’s a likely maneuver that the state will take.”

Cole said he suspects that state officials Larry Walsh Jr. see money that goes to municipalities as a partial solution to its budget problems.

“They have a hole to fill.

It’s easy to fill Natalie Manley with someone else’s money,” he said.

The hole is about $6 billion, said state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris.

“Everyone at the table has to figure out how to fill the $6 billion hole,” Rezin said.

The possibility of losing gasoline and gambling taxes is a stark example of how the state’s budget crisis could quickly become a budget crisis for local governments.

Joliet officials at a City Council meeting last week talked about the impact from losing the revenue.

“It would be a severe hit to us,” City Manager Jim Hock said. “We get $18 million [a year] from just our casinos.”

In Joliet, casino taxes over the years have paid for countless road projects, as well as Silver Cross Field, the Joliet Area Historical Museum and the Joliet Public Library Black Road branch.

Since the recession, casino taxes have been used to bolster the budget.

Hock said Joliet is joining Aurora and Elgin – other towns with casinos – in making a plea to Gov. Bruce Rauner to release the local share of

casino taxes.

Meanwhile, Democrats have initiated House Bill 4305, legislation that would appropriate the local share Motor Fuel Tax funds, gambling taxes and 911 revenue collected by the state.

State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, a chief co-sponsor of the legislation, said the bill in part is a response to concerns that the state wants to keep the money.

“That’s why we brought this bill,” Manley said.

“There’s a lot of rumors.”

Manley said no one in state government has told her there is a plan to keep the local share of money. But she said the fears “are warranted.”

“We’re in a budget crisis, and I think everyone fears that the state is going to latch onto their money,” Manley said.

Rauner opposes HB 4305.

“HB 4305 is another attempt by the Democratic majority to

piecemeal together a budget that will force a tax hike on hard-working families without any meaningful reforms,” Rauner spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said in an emailed statement.

The Rauner administration instead is formulating an option to lend municipalities money that would be paid back when casino and gas taxes are available again.

State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, acknowledges the state does not have the authority to release the money to local governments without an appropriation ordinance in place. But he said HB 4305 is aimed at providing that authority.

He also said state officials have the power to keep the money, but that would be “a tough pill to swallow.”

“We have to pass a bill to do that,” he added. “I have not heard of that being proposed.”

Mayor warns HUD will resist management change until Evergreen Terrace appeal is won “We could obviously appeal to the court that any profits made during the appeal come to the city.”

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Mayor Bob O’Dekirk last week warned that the city should expect a fight from the federal government before it can take over management of Evergreen Terrace.

“Unfortunately, we own an asset that we have no control over,” O’Dekirk told the Joliet City Council.

Joliet in late August paid $15 million for Evergreen Terrace after winning a 10-year condemnation case to take control of the low-income housing project from its private owners.

But the city is not getting any income off the property and won’t until it takes over management of the 356-apartment complex.

The city is in the process of going through steps required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development before it will consider letting Joliet take over management. In the meantime, the past private owners of the housing complex have appealed the case.

O’Dekirk said he met with HUD officials in Washington,

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Evergreen Terrace housing complex sits in the 300 block of North Broadway Street in Joliet. The Joliet City Council voted Aug. 18 to buy the complex. The city was warned last week to expect a fight from the federal government before it can take over management of the complex.

D.C., earlier this month and was told they will not support a change in management unless Joliet wins the appeal.

“Essentially, they’re taking a hard line on Joliet,” O’Dekirk said. “They are not going to release the property

to Joliet until the appeal is over.”

The appeal has been estimated to take anywhere from 18 months to two years.

City Manager Jim Hock said Joliet will go to HUD once it has its management team in

place and seek its approval.

HUD issues Section 8 vouchers that pay the rent on the property, so the agency exerts strong control over Evergreen Terrace. Hock said HUD is reluctant to go through the process of switching Section

8 vouchers to the city in case current ownership wins back the property in court.

“They would just as soon keep paying the current owners until the appeal is over,” Hock said. “We could obviously appeal to the court that any profits made during the appeal come to the city.”

But Joliet could seek court approval to take control over the property while the appeal runs its course, Hock said.

Joliet is working with Holsten Real Estate Development and Management Corp. in creating a partnership that would own and manage Evergreen Terrace.

Hock said Joliet is negotiating a partnership agreement with Holsten and expects to be ready to seek HUD approval before the end of the year.

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Minooka man pleads guilty to sex abuse

By BRIAN STANLEY

bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A Minooka man pleaded guilty Friday to sexually abusing two young girls.

Gerald P. Klein, 77, of the 23800 block of South Cottonwood Lane, will serve 30 days in jail and three years of sex-offender probation.

Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak sentenced Klein after he pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Klein must also register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

Klein had faced up to 30 years in prison, but charges of predatory criminal sexual assault were dismissed as part of the plea.

In 2007, Klein touched the genitals on an 8-year-old girl who was at his house.

On another occasion he rubbed his legs against the legs of another 8-year-old girl in a sexual manner, Will

County Assistant State’s Attorney Tom Slazyk told Bertani-Tomczak.

Both girls’ parents learned about the inappropriate contact the following year and contacted Will County Sheriff’s police, who conducted interviews but did not proceed with charges, according to police.

Four years later, the vicGerald P. Klein tims provided new information that led to Klein’s arrest in November 2012.

Klein is banned from having contact with minors, but will be allowed to attend religious services, Bertani-Tomczak ruled over prosecutor’s objections.

Klein declined to give a statement during court proceedings and was booked into the Will County jail.

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Joliet Unity Movement holding coat drive through Thanksgiving

JOLIET – The Joliet Unity Movement is holding its 2015 Winter Coat Drive.

Residents and businesses are asked to donate new or gently used winter coats, newborn through adult sizes, to be put to good use. The organization also is accepting hats, gloves, scarves and shawls.

Drop-off locations are:

• Victory Centre of Joliet, 29 N. Broadway St. • RIM Ministries, 314 Henderson Ave. in Joliet • Efix Electronics Repair, 2233 Jefferson St. in Joliet To schedule a pickup of a donation email JolietUnityMovement@gmail.com or call 815324-2499.

Donations will be accepted through Thanksgiving.

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JOLIET – Police said a man tried to sexually abuse a girl walking to the bus stop Friday morning in Joliet.

At 7:05 p.m., the 12-year-old victim was walking on the east side of Parks Avenue to her stop on Benton Street when she was approached by a Hispanic man, Joliet Deputy Police Chief Al Roechner said.

“He said something to her in Spanish and grabbed her arm to pull her to him while taking his pants down with his

other hand and exposing himself,” Roechner said.

The girl was able to break free and ran to her bus stop while the attacker ran through some yards to the west, according to Roechner.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic man around 30 years old with black hair and a mustache.

He was wearing a “dirty-looking” black hoodie and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 815724-3020 or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734.

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Helland seeking re-election as Grundy County State’s Attorney

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Jason Helland has formally announced his candidacy for re-election as Grundy County State’s Attorney.

Helland, a Republican, was elected in November 2012 over Democrat John Bates. Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson said Elizabeth Johnson has pulled a petition for the primary as a Democrat. Helland said he believes, as state’s attorney, he has been successful in taking a preventative approach to drug crimes and DUIs. “We do a great job of prosecuting offenders, but we’re in preventative mode now,” Helland said Friday. “We want to prevent people from destructive decisions that can wreck their lives.”

Helland implemented several DUI prevention programs in 2013, and as a result said Grundy County had in 2013 its second-lowest number of DUI arrests in the past 15 years. He

also has partnered with the No Tolerance Task Force to hold heroin forums to educate the public parents about the drug.

Helland said he has spoken to large groups about the devastating effects of drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, bullying, elder abuse, and financial exJason Helland ploitation of the elderly.

“We’ve used drug forfeiture money to purchase three K-9 dogs and install cameras in parks in Mazon and Coal City to help prevent the use and sale of drugs,” Helland said.

Helland said he feels his biggest accomplishment as state’s attorney is establishing the first mental health court in Grundy County, and getting the state to fund it.

He graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, and magna

cum laude from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

He has practiced law in Illinois since 2003 and worked at the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office for eight years, where he practiced in the juvenile, traffic, misdemeanor, felony and mental health divisions.

Helland said his major goal in a second term would be to investigate and prosecute those involved in the homicide of Nicole Bowers. Although more than 15 years have passed, Helland believes his investigation will result in an arrest and prosecution of those responsible for Bowers’ death.

Helland lives in Mazon with his wife, Sara, and daughter, Harper.

The last day the County Clerk’s office will accept petition filings for the primary is Nov. 30; the primary election is March 15. The general election is Nov. 8, 2016. Calls placed Friday to Johnson were not immediately returned.

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Bolingbrook police: Chicago men had ecstasy pills in car

By BRIAN STANLEY

bstanley@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK – Three Chicago men were arrested Monday after police reportedly found drugs and a gun in their car.

Bolingbrook Cmdr. Mike Rompa said officers in the Problem-Oriented Policing Unit stopped a black 2014 Dodge Charger at 10:08 p.m. at Boughton Road and Miner Drive.

“The stop was a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation,” Rompa said.

Ryan C. Jeffries , 33, and Mutar Thomas, 33, both of the 4400 block of South Ellis Avenue, and Quincy M. Mat-

thews, 33, of the 400 block of East 48th Place, were taken into custody, Rompa said.

Officers reportedly found 17 pills of ecstasy inside the car.

They also found Thomas was carrying a .40-caliber Springfield XD handgun in his waistband, Rompa said.

Although Thomas has a concealed carry license, he allegedly did not tell police he was armed when they asked.

The three suspects were booked into the Will County jail on charges of delivery of drugs and drug possession.

Bond for each of the three was set at $100,000. Thomas also was charged with armed violence.

equalized assessed valuation and estimated new construction tax revenue, that has yet to be finalized. The district expects to be extended $76.19 million.

Under the 2015 proposed levy, homeowners would pay $2.15 per $100 of equalized assessed value.

The levy was $2.15 per $100 of EAV in 2014. The board voted to place the proposed levy on the district’s website. The board is scheduled to consider the proposed levy at its Dec. 10 meeting.

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NEW LENOX – The financially troubled Lincoln-Way High School District 210’s past and future cash flow will be scrutinized under two recently proposed audits, district administrators announced after emerging from a closed-session meeting Thursday.

Superintendent Scott Tingley said administrators will present this week two separate requests for proposals in seeking auditing firm services. The move comes at the request of the board and advice from legal counsel during Thursday’s closed session.

One RFP seeks auditing services of the school’s future finances for academic years 2016 through 2018, while a second seeks an forensic audit examining the use of building bond proceeds since 2006.

“What that means is this company will come in and all the proceeds from those bonds issuances, they will track those dollars through the process of difference accounts all the way to expenditures,” Tingley said. “That’s the first step that we take. From that point, all those findings will be brought back to the board.”

Thousands of Lincoln-Way residents – including those associated with watchdog group Lincoln-Way Area Taxpayers Unite

– have petitioned for a forensic audit. Board member Christopher McFadden has equally criticized the district’s current auditors. At Thursday’s meeting, McFadden asked board members to also consider going to the taxpayers in the upcoming election with an $8.5 million ballot referendum to put toward a working cash fund as the district grapples with a multimillion dollar deficit for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

It would serve as a one-shot deal to bring in revenue, he said, while the board explores its cost-savings options. The school board decided earlier this year to close Lincoln-Way North High School after the school year as a way to help the district crawl out of its budget deficit and get off the state’s financial watch list.

Proposed tax levy: The school district also began discussions Thursday about the 2015 tax levy – or the amount of money Lincoln-Way wants to collect from taxpayers in Will and Cook counties for the upcoming year.

Ronald Sawin, assistant superintendent of business, proposed a $77.45 million tax levy, an increase of about $381,400 from the $77.09 million requested in 2014.

He said the district typically adopts a higher levy knowing it will be granted less money than requested once tax assessments are complete. There are many unknowns, such as the final

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Midewin prairie welcomes bison herd amid restoration efforts

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS lleonecross@shawmedia.com

WILMINGTON – Hands curled Friday around the heavy-duty fence stretching across the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie pasture as onlookers watched South Dakota native Duane Lammers unhinge the gate and walk into the enclosed space – erasing the only barrier between him and the bison herd grazing several hundred yards away.

Three Midewin staff members followed, shutting the gate gently behind them.

The bison handlers carefully corralled the herd while maintaining a safe distance.

Minutes later, the small herd shifted in unison before gaining speed in the opposite direction of the handlers, dust billowing beneath their hooves that pounded into the dirt.

A hard left turn sent the herd toward an open gate opposite the fence lined with spectators before disappearing over the undulating hills – where 1,200 acres of fenced-in pasture awaited them.

“The idea is to handle them in a very low-stress manner.

That’s part of the training here, to help [staff] do it well,” said Lammers, a bison consultant hired by the U.S. Forest Service three years ago to help with the Wilmington-area prairie’s plans for this fall’s bison reintroduction.

A long-sought dream

To see bison roam here has been a long-sought dream of the U.S. Forest Service site since it was established in 1996. The bison reintroduction is part of an experimental long-term project to see how the herd’s grazing habits can benefit the area’s tallgrass prairie ecosystem and grassland bird habitat.

The small herd arrived in Illinois this week and last. Four bulls arrived early Wednesday morning from Yellowstone National Park.

Having never been hybridized with cattle, the herd at Yellowstone is among the nation’s few with genetically pure bison.

A buffalo rancher from Gann Valley, South Dakota, brought nearly two dozen fe-

Photos by Eric Ginnard - eginnard@shawmedia.com

A bison runs away from a group of four handlers Friday as they attempt to corral a herd of bison into Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington. male bison last week. Since that time, the herd has been closely monitored as they settle into their new home.

Midewin spokesman Gary Chancey said the site’s Welcome Center has been fielding many calls from people eager to catch a glimpse of the bison.

While planning for a large public event in spring 2016 is underway, Chancey said visitors are encouraged to call the Welcome Center to learn more about opportunities to see the bison roaming on any given day.

Because of the vast size of the pasture system and the rolling hills, spotting bison may be difficult depending on the herd’s location. The existing Iron Bridge Trailhead, located 3 miles north of the Midewin Welcome Center, will serve as the main access point to the bison area.

A self-guided trail leads visitors to the bison pasture fence line.

A staffed information station will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekends through Nov. 8. The Welcome Center will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on the weekend from

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Midewin supporters in attendance at Friday’s invite-only media event could Visit this article at TheHeraldhardly contain their exciteNews.com for a video and photo gal- ment and appreciation for the lery of Friday’s bison reintroduction. realized bison project.

Arthur Pearson with the Gaylord and Dorothy DonnelMore information ley Foundation said the introduction of bison to Midewin Planning for a large public event is critical to reversing the in spring 2016 is underway. downward trends of grassBecause of the vast size of the land birds’ habitat. pasture system and the rolling “Midewin is a refuge for hills, spotting bison might be the rare prairie, for the critdifficult depending on the herd’s ically endangered grassland location. birds, for the people who need The existing Iron Bridge Traila place like this for solitude, head, located three miles north of for rejuvenation. And now the the Midewin Welcome Center, will prairie is a refuge for these biserve as the main access point to son,” Pearson said. the bison area. A self-guided trail The last of the bison speleads visitors to the bison pasture cies disappeared from Illinois fence line. in the 1800s. The prairie ecoA staffed information station will system, too, had dwindled. be open near the trailhead from In his remarks Friday, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tid10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekends well noted how Aldo Leopold – through Nov. 8.

The Welcome Center will be open considered by many to be the 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through father of U.S. conservation – Friday, and on the weekend from 8 in the late 1920s lamented this country’s loss of the prairie a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 1. ecosystem and the somber Source: Midewin National possibility of never again seeTallgrass Prairie ing bison herds roam free.

Fortunately, Tidwell said, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Leopold was mistaken in his prophecy.

Nov. 1.

“He said it was something that we had lost forever,” Tidwell said. “At his time and place, he probably couldn’t see where we are today, where we are restoring our prairies, and we can do it with bison.

His dream of almost over 100 years ago that America would take the time and investment to be able to bring back these key prairie ecosystems, it’s happening today.”

The bison project is being done by the National Forest Foundation and other groups.

A newly constructed bison handling facility includes 9 miles of exterior and interior fencing that encompasses four distinct pastures, a corral area and a year-round watering source.

The infrastructure improvements will safely house the bison and allow Midewin staff and a contracted local veterinarian to monitor for disease and provide annual vaccinations.

The National Forest Foundation launched a crowd-funding campaign this year to raise $17,000 to install a live-streaming webcam at the prairie so viewers can see the bison roaming near the corral and watering hole.

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Historic Morris park receives modern addition

By MIKE MALLORY

mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – One of Morris’ oldest and historic parks received a new playground equipment addition and fresh paint Friday.

AkzoNobel donated a swing set made for people with disabilities as part of an ongoing effort to have a positive impact on the community.

“The program is funded by the company and it encourages employees to not only come up with an outreach idea but also get involved,” AkzoNobel’s Morris Site Director Greg Trec said. “Today we have employees here helping out. It’s a project for us to give back.”

Tina Weir of AkzoNobel said she thought of the idea this year. She works with people with disabilities through Special Olympics and Special Connections of Grundy County.

She also drives by the park each day, which is what sparked the idea of the playground equipment.

“There was nothing here for kids and people with disabilities,” Weir said.

She was able to get the project approved by AkzoNo-

AkzoNobel employees prepare a piece of a disability-accessible swing set for installation Friday at Chapin Park in Morris while a load of mulch is delivered. bel and presented it to Morris Mayor Richard Kopczick.

“It’s a great project that Tina (Weir) came up with,” Kopczick said.

The addition is on the north side of the park, and will have a walk-up that connects to the street where there will be accessible parking spots.

The fact that Chapin Park is located in downtown Morris provides a centrally located play area for people with disabilities.

“It will see a lot of activity throughout the year, especially when you think of all the events we have,” Kopczick said. “It will see a lot of use.”

The equipment, materials and installation cost about $10,000, Weir said.

AkzoNobel and Morris Public Works were on hand Friday trying to get all equipment installed in one day so children can enjoy it as much as possible before winter weather hits. While the playground was installed, a smaller group was giving a fresh coat of paint to a heavily-chipped piece of equipment on the east side of the park.

Kopczick said people are now more aware of those with disabilities than when he was growing up, and it’s great to see initiatives such as this.

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Representatives from AkzoNobel presents a donation of playground equipment Friday for people with disabilities that was installed at Chapin Park in Morris.

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QUICK NEWS JJC seeking nominees for annual service award

JOLIET – Community members in the Joliet Junior College district are invited to nominate an individual who should be recognized for extraordinary service.

The J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award was established 11 years ago by the JJC Board of Trustees in honor of President Emeritus J.D. Ross. The award recognizes outstanding community service performed in Illinois Community College District 525 in the areas of humanitarian service, distinguished public service, scholarly service and/ or creative attainment, according to a news release from the school.

For complete guidelines and to fill out the online nomination form, visit www.jjc.edu/info/ esa. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Oct. 30. For information, call the Communications and External Relations office at 815-280-2659.

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Local parents, day care workers rally in support of reversing CCAP eligibility requirements 17 stand up for these kids and parents by voting yes,” home care worker Cynthia Sylvia said.

“But we need more representatives to get on board.”

Rauner, Batinick In an email response, Rauner spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said changes were made to CCAP to responsibly manage the state’s finances after “the Democratic majority passed a budget that was $4 billion in the hole.”

“One of the governor’s first actions in office was to save child care from the deliberate under-funding by the Democratic majority in the last fiscal year,” she states. “And as far as the governor is concerned, the state’s fiscal crisis should have been solved in May.” Batinick said he supports the bill, but in the scope of an entire balanced budget, not piecemeal.

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CREST HILL – Ainsley Ruff has been using the state Child Care Assistance Program to help keep her family afloat for the past two years as she goes to school full time and works part time.

But Ruff, a single parent of two boys, was shocked a couple of weeks ago when she found out her re-determination for the Child Care Assistance Program, or CCAP, was canceled and won’t be renewed because of new requirements put in place July 1 by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration after a budget deal for the 2016 fiscal year wasn’t reached.

“I was told I wouldn’t qualify under Rauner’s new rules, which I think are unfair,” Ruff said at a news conference Friday morning in Direct Thy Path Day Care, 1801 Broadway St. in Crest Hill.

Ruff spoke in support of Senate Bill 570, which would allow CCAP to accept applicants who meet the Department of Human Services’ — not the governor’s — requirements.

ry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, who attended the news conference along with Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet.

“They’re not wants, they’re necessities,” Walsh said. “This is the society that we have and this is the society that we need to support.”

McGuire said it was shameful that nine out of 10 applicants are being turned away.

“What’s happening on Broadway in Crest Hill is the Vikaas Shanker - vshanker@shawmedia.com governor is punching a wound Direct Thy Path Day Care owner Sandra Thomas speaks in the center Friday into your lives and into our morning as parents, children, day care workers and state Rep. Larry Walsh community,” McGuire said.

Supporters asked for those Jr., D-Elwood, and state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, join in support of raising Republicans who abstained or the Child Care Assistance Program’s required income for eligibility. didn’t vote during the Sept. 2 Rauner’s new requirements her in the day care center claim House vote – and specifically slashed the maximum income that nine out of 10 applicants singled out state Rep. Mark Bafor a single parent of one child of CCAP aren’t eligible under tinick, R-Plainfield – to support Senate Bill 570 in a bipartisan from $2,456 per month to $664 Rauner’s requirements. per month.

“Without SB 570, there will fashion.

“I’m thankful we have law“I make just under $2,000 per be a domino effect across our makers ... who are ready to month,” Ruff said. “Child care community,” Direct Thy Path out-of-pocket is about $600 per owner Sandra Thomas said, month, a third of my income. noting the day care might soon That’s going to dramatically af- be cutting staff hours and closfect my family, basic needs.” ing its second location.

The bill was passed Aug. 5 ‘Domino effect’ by the state Senate, but failed Supporters of Senate Bill by a couple votes in the House 570 who gathered Friday with on Sept. 2, said state Rep. Lar-

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By VIKAAS SHANKER

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program and save on the cost of their used at all pharmacy chains and most Lockport Township to launch medications, according to a news release independent pharmacies in Lockport prescription drug savings program LOCKPORT – Lockport Township Supervisor Ron Alberico and the Lockport Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday launched a new prescription drug discount program to help the residents of Lockport Township.

The Coast2Coast Rx card will allow all township residents to participate in the

BE A GOOD

from the township.

This program saved cardholders throughout the nation an average of 60 percent in 2015 on the cost of prescription drugs. Even pets and people living outside the township are able to take part in the program. The Rx card will be distributed free of charge and can be

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Volunteer.

Township and includes more than 60,000 drugs in its formulary.

Providing savings for residents through the Rx program will come at no expense to the township. Besides the discount on prescriptions, the card also provides 50 percent to 80 percent discounts for lab and imaging tests, further helping

residents save even more money on their health care costs for these services.

The Coast2Coast Rx card will be available for residents at most participating pharmacies, governmental offices, libraries and the Lockport Township offices.

Residents also will be able to print the Rx card, check their prescription prices and view the nearest participating locations.

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GOTTA DO IT

Oct. 27 • Mobile Driver Services Unit – 10 to 2 p.m., Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Road, in Shorewood. Rules of the Road class is 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register at 815-744-1963.

For information, call 217-782-7044 or www. cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/ drivers_license/home.html.

• Career Cafe – 10:30 a.m., JJC City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• English as a Second Language Reading Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. For information, contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Grundy Healthcare Job Fair – 1 to 4 p.m., JJC Morris Education Center, 1715 N. Division St., Morris. For information, call 815-942-0566 or visit www.grundyworkforce.com.

• Rasmussen College Community Career Fair – 3 to 6 p.m., Harrah’s Casino Joliet, 151 N. Joliet St., Joliet. For information, visit www. rasmussen.edu/student-life/events/careerfair/.

• Bingo – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• Turn Your Network into Your Job – 6:30 to 9 p.m., St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Free. For information, email EmploymentMinistry@smip.org.

• Morris Area Toastmasters – 7 p.m., Morris

Shaw Media file photos

LEFT: Ben Dunkman, 19, of Appleton, Wisconsin (left) assists Jason Buss, the Natural Resource Management Crew Leader and Volunteer Liaison for the Forest Preserve District of Will County, during a volunteer work day Jan. 18 at Sugar Creek Forest Preserve. Another volunteer work day is scheduled for Oct. 31 at the Hickory Creek Preserve in Mokena. RIGHT: Dave Nichols of the Workforce Services Division of Will County looks over a résumé in January during a session in Plainfield with the Will County Mobile Workforce Center. The center will be various places in the county this week.

Hospital Education Room, 150 High St., Morris.

For information, call Matthew Woyner at 815478-3574 or Frank Hankins at 815-942-4733.

• Midwest Crossroad Chorus of Sweet Adelines International – 7 p.m., Trinity Christian School, 901 Shorewood Drive, Shorewood.

Regular practice. Seeking new members. For information, call 1(866)LUV-SING or visit www. midwestcrossroad.org.

Oct. 28 • Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• English as a Second Language Grammar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. For information, contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• “Love to Travel” – 1 to 2 p.m., Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. Eighth St., Lockport. Share travel stories. Visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org or call 815-552-4260.

• Networking Your Way to a New Job – 2:30 p.m. JJC City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. One hour. Free. RSVP by calling 815-7274444 and press “0” or email chellis@willcountyillinois.com. For information, visit www. jobs4people.org.

• Multiwavelength Astronomy: From Gamma Rays to Radio Waves – 6 p.m., JJC Trackman Planetarium, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. For information, contact Noella Dcruz at 815-280-2572 or ndcruz@jjc.edu.

• Citizenship 101 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. For information, contact Tania Hess at 815263-8145 or thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Oct. 29 • Will County Mobile Workforce Center –

9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water St., Wilmington. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• English as a Second Language Conversation Club – 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. For information, contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• WSD’s Computer Lab – 10:30 a.m., JJC City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet.

Walk-ins welcome. For information, visit www. jobs4people.org.

• Veteran Designation – 3 p.m., Joliet Junior College, Veterans Resource Center, C-1039 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. For veterans interested in receiving the official “veteran” designation on their state driver’s license or ID card. For information, call Cheryl Hlavac at 815-280-2623 or email VeteransBenefits@jjc. edu.

• Thursday Night Horseshoes – 6 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• JTHS Engine Team Open House – 7 to 8 p.m., Joliet Central High School Automotive Shop, 201 E. Jefferson St., Joliet. The qualifying teams will complete a practice run that will be judged by a panel of special guests. Free.

or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Stone City VFW Post 2199, 124 Stone City Drive, Joliet. Carryouts and eat-at-bar begin at 11 a.m.; dining room opens at 4 p.m. Call 815-722-7122.

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

• Fish Fry/Karaoke – Fish fry is 4 to 8 p.m.

Karaoke is 8 p.m. to midnight, Cantigny VFW Post 367, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. For information, call 815-722-5398.

• Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue HOWLo-WEEN Costume Party – 6 p.m. to midnight, Double “J” Sports Bar, 1001 Essington Road, Joliet. $10. Visit www.w2wrescue.com.

Oct. 31 • Forest Preserve District of Will County Volunteer Workday – 8 a.m. to noon, Hickory Creek Preserve – LaPorte Road Access, Mokena. For information, email rgauchat@ fpdwc.org or call 815-722-7364.

• Shredding Event – 9 a.m to 1 p.m., PrivateBank,14102 Bell Road, Homer Glen. For information, visit www.theprivatebank.com.

Nov. 1 • Forest Preserve District of Will County Volunteer Workday – 8 a.m. to noon, Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, Homer Glen.

For information, email rgauchat@fpdwc.org or Oct. 30 call 815-722-7364.

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center • Veterans Pancake Breakfast – 8:30 to – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Mokena Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. For 11:30 a.m., Cantigny VFW Post 367, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Free. Reservations required. information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

Reserve by calling 815-714-8787 or emailing • WSD’s Computer Lab – 2 p.m., JJC City jimamcfarland@gmail.com.

Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. For • Roast Beef Dinner & Bazaar – noon to 2 information, visit www.jobs4people.org. p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 621 Union St., • Fish Fry – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Marseilles. $10. Carryouts available. HandiPost 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox.

Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. Call 815-485-8369 capped accessible.

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Oct. 26 • Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. For information, visit www. jobs4people.org.

• English as a Second Language Grammar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. For information, contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Exchange Club Spaghetti Dinner – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., Joliet Moose #300, 25 Springfield Ave., Joliet. $8. Eat in or carryout.

Tickets available at door. For information, call Bill at 815-436-4800. Visit JolietExchangeClub. org.

• How to Expunge and/or Seal Eligible Criminal Records – 5 p.m., St. John M.B. Church, 104 E. Zarley Blvd., Joliet. For information, call Mary or Pam Fort at 815-207-4659.

• Heroin Forum – 6 to 8 p.m., Morris Community High School, 1000 Union St., Morris. For information, call Paula Goodwin at 815-941-3130.

• Bingo – 7 p.m., Cantigny VFW, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Call 815-722-5398.

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Oct. 25 • Frankfort Summer Country Market – 9 a.m. to noon, downtown Frankfort. Visit www. villageoffrankfort.com.

• Manhattan Fire Station 81 Dedication and Open House – noon to 3 p.m., 100 S. Park Road, Manhattan. For information, visit ManhattanFire. org.

• Bridal and Event Expo at Chapin’s East – noon to 5 p.m., Chapin’s East Banquets & Catering, 502 Twin Rail Drive, Minooka. Call Olivia at 815-735-9250.

• Bingo – 2 p.m., Cantigny VFW, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Call 815-722-5398.

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Born: Jan. 6, 1937; in Germany Died: Oct. 18, 2015; in Joliet, IL

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HANNA G. ADAMS

Hanna Gabriele Bergmann Adams, age 78, of Joliet, the past 25 years and formerly of Lemont, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, Sunday evening October 18, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet.

Hanna was born January 6, 1937 in Germany. She emigrated to the United States in 1959, residing in Texas, North Carolina and Florida prior to moving to Illinois. In her earlier years, she worked as a machinist serving several companies, including Molex and ODM and also as a cigar maker at JNO H Swisher Son. Surviving are her daughter, Heidi Adams; and two grandsons, Nicholas Pacilli and Blake Adams.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Erna Elizabeth (nee Schutz) and Hans Bergmann; as well as her daughter, Kristine Marie (nee Adams) Peksa.

She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, slow dancing, music of “the Rat Pack”, watching CSI and in her later years, Bingo.

As it was her wish, cremation rites were accorded and a private family gathering was held.

For information (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com.

RICHARD E. BENDY Richard E. Bendy, 84, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015.

Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Husayko; loving father of Jeff (Jennifer) Bendy, Mike (Pam) Bendy, and Andy (Kristine) Bendy; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

Rich was a retired Chicago Firefighter, avid golfer, and Navy Veteran.

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451, on Sunday, October 25, 2015, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, October

26, 2015, with chapel prayers at 9:15 a.m. to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 416 North Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432 for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment private.

For info www.kurtzmemorialchapel. com or 815-485-3200.

PAUL D. CAIN Paul D. Cain, age 51. Peacefully Friday, October 23, 2015, at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital with his family by his side.

Born in Joliet and a lifelong Joliet area resident. Paul attended Plainfield schools. Paul’s favorite hobbies included reading, antique shopping and he was an Abraham Lincoln historian and collector of memorabilia.

Preceded by his parents, Edward and Glenda Jane (nee Smith) Cain.

Survived by five siblings, Nancy (Ed) Gregory of Mt. Vernon, IL, Gail (Mark) Stevens of Joliet, Don (Julie) Cain of Joliet, Glenn (Kim) Cain of Bourbonnais and Lisa (James) Byrne of North Aurora, IL; loving uncle of Bryan (fiancee, Carrie Moss) Bubulka, Brad Bubulka, Andrew Stevens, Katelyn Cain, Benjamin Cain, Patrick Byrne, David (Sarah) Byrne and Matthew Byrne; beloved great-uncle of Austin Byrne; and numerous aunts and cousins also survive.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Lakewood Nursing Home for the professional and compassionate care they provided to our brother.

Funeral Services for Paul D. Cain will be held Monday, October 26, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, Reverend Odis Weaver officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Support Community, c/o Abraham Lincoln Bronze Statue Fund, P.O. Box 4132, Joliet, IL 60434-4132 would be appreciated.

Visitation Monday morning, 9:00 a.m. until time of services.

For more information: (815) 7415500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.

HELEN B. CANN

Born: July 7, 1918; in Kankakee, IL Died: Oct. 16, 2015; in Shorewood, IL Helen B. Cann (nee Stewig), age 97, went to be with the Lord whom she loved dearly on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Timbers of Shorewood. Born in Kankakee on July 7, 1918 the daughter of William and Emma Stewig.

Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Cann (1988); a grandson, Joshua Watkins; two sisters, Martha Kapchinski and Esther Pucek.

Survived by two sons, Timothy (Beth) Cann and James Edwin (Cindy) Cann; one daughter, Kathleen (Mike) Watkins; three grandchildren, Kari (Phil) Cipriani, Jason (Christi) Cann and Christopher Lee; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eleanor (Alan) Copeland, Edna (late Cecil) Martin and Marianne (Roy) Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Helen’s wishes, cremation rites have been held.

Private inurnment at the Peotone Cemetery on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Helen’s memory to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 302 Ridgefield Court, Ashville, NC 28806 would be appreciated.

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

husband, Acey Clark.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mildred’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

A Celebration of Mildred’s life will begin on Monday, October 26, 2015 with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435.

Luncheon will follow the service in the Tezak Funeral Home family dining area. Interment will be held privately the following day at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL. Obituary and tribute wall for Mildred S. Clark at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524. Arrangements entrusted to:

SUE A. COOPER Sue A. Cooper (Nee Murray), age 69, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox.

Survived by her daughter, Valerie Vorreyer of Manhattan; and her son, Wade (Eva) Cooper of Lansing; her grandchildren, Robert, Edwin, and Lorenzo; her brother, Daniel (Laura) Murray; her former husband, Edwin Cooper of Manhattan, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Gerard and Merna Murray; and her nephew, Robert Marsh.

Sue was born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident of Manhattan. She was a graduate of Lincoln-Way Central High School, class of 1964 and College of St. Francis, class of 1968.

Sue went on to get her master’s degree in education from Illinois State University and taught for 41 years, most of her career at Anna McDonald Grade School in Manhattan.

She enjoyed playing the piano for many weddings, funerals, and school functions. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was an active member in the Manhattan Community.

Sue loved teaching, she touched many lives throughout her life, her children shared her with countless other children and after retiring in 2009, her favorite place to be was with them and her grandchildren.

Funeral service for Sue will be 9:00 A.M., Saturday, October 24, 2015 from Forsythe Gould Funeral Home in procession to St. Joseph Catholic Church for 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment, St. Patrick Cemetery, Wilton Center.

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52), Manhattan, IL 60442; 815-478-3321 www.forsythegouldfh.com.

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MILDRED S. CLARK Mildred S. Clark (nee Anderson) age 94, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 with her loving family by

her side.

Mildred is survived by her loving children, Ronald (Darlene) Clark, Judy (Larry) Wesensten, and Randy (Robyn) Clark; cherished grandchildren, Cindy Clark, Dawn Rich, Sara Arias, Brandi Wesensten, and Acey Clark; cherished great-grandchildren, Ryan, Aubrey, Alyssa, Alicia, Serenity, David, Alexandria, Katrina, Daniel, and Dominick; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her beloved

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RAYMOND J. CORA JR. Raymond J. Cora Jr., 70, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, October 20, at Victorian Village Hope House in Homer Glen.

Ray was born in Joliet to the late Raymond J Sr. and the late Margaret Mary (Jonesh) Cora. He retired from Material Service in 2000, after 29 years of service.

Private services were held. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Joliet. www.goodalememorialchapel or 815-838-1533 for info.

SISTER M. ANTONIA GOLUBIC Sister M. Antonia Golubic, born in Pittsburgh, PA, Sister M. Antonia Golubic was a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King (Lemont Franciscans) for 87 years.

In her 102 years of life, Sister served as an elementary school educator at many parishes throughout the United States. Her most recent service was at St. Mary Nativity in Joliet, IL. She is survived by her loving brother, Joseph and many loving nieces and nephews.

Sister Antonia was preceded in death by her parents, Anna (Radocaj) and Marko Golubic; her sisters, Sister Theodora Golubic, Mary Louise Golubic, Theresa Starr, Olga Novasel; and her brother, Mark Golubic.

Sister will be waked in the Alvernia Manor Chapel from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, and on Monday, October 26, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. A wake service will be held there at 6:00 p.m. on

Sunday. Evening Prayer and the Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at the Alvernia Manor Chapel at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.

Internment will take place on Tuesday, October 27, at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Lemont.

PAUL E. GROVES

Born: Jan. 18, 1929; in Wolf Lake, IL Died: Oct. 19, 2015; in Anna, IL Mr. Paul E. Groves, age 86 of Anna, died at 10:52 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2015 in the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Anna. He was born January 18, 1929 in Wolf Lake, the son of Fred and Stella (Wilson) Groves. He married Patricia Ann Thorne on February 7, 1952 in Anna. She preceded him in death on April 23, 2014.

Paul is survived by his two sons, Michael Paul Groves of Minooka, IL, Patrick Jay Groves of Cordova, TN; one daughter, Paula Marie Jones of Anna; seven grandchildren, Christopher Groves, Katie Groves, Kristie Jones, Alicia Faulhaber, Peter Groves, Sarah Groves, and David Groves; two great-grandchildren, Trinity Beckmann and Patricia Williams; three sisters, Mary Ballance of Wolf Lake, Lois Scholz of Ashburn, Virginia, and JoAnn Ondrak of West Valley City, Utah;

other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Patricia Ann Groves; one grandchild, Steven Groves; one brother, William Groves; and two sisters, Doris Phillips and Betty Plott.

Paul was retired from Catepillar after working many years as a machinist. He proudly served his

country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Paul was a member of the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna.

Services for Mr. Paul E. Groves will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.

Envelopes will be available in the

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SAMUEL MILOSEVICH Born: May 15, 1924 Died: Oct. 2, 2015

Samuel “Sam” Milosevich, age 91, late of Romeoville, IL and formerly of Decatur, IL and Auburndale, FL, passed away peacefully at home Friday, October 2, 2015.

He joins his wife of 66 years Elizabeth “Libby” Milosevich, who departed this life on January 3, 2015.

They were married March 28, 1948.

Born May 15, 1924, to Rados “Rado” and Kata “Katie” (Milosevich) Milosevich in Zeigler, IL where Sam and his six brothers exhibited their all-around athletic prowess in southern Illinois high school athletics during the years 1929-1944. After graduating, Sam enrolled at Southern Illinois University in 1943, where he earned nine letters in football, basketball, and track.

He served as captain of the football team for three consecutive years while playing the position of tackle.

As the basketball team’s leading scorer, Sam helped SIU capture its first Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title in 1944. He was a starting forward on the 1946 team which won the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Basketball Championship – a first for SIU. That same year Sam was named All-American in Basketball and awarded the Hinkley Memorial Award as the Most Outstanding Athlete at SIU. Sam was inducted into the Illinois State University Coaches and Players Hall of Fame in 1975.

Sam graduated in 1947 with a Bachelor of Science in Education with majors in physical education and mathematics. He also earned a Master of Administration in Education from the University of Illinois in 1954 and did postgraduate work at Northern Illinois University, Illinois State University, and Sangamon State University. From 1947-1967, his Illinois high school coaching and teaching career took Sam to Golconda, Warren, Tolono, and Decatur. In addition to coaching and counseling, Sam taught various classes in mathematics, American

and world history, geography, physical education, and driver training.

He was Supervisor of Counseling and Placement at the Decatur Area Adult Continuation Center from 1967-1973. Sam retired from public school teaching in 1985.

Sam was a loving and devoted husband and a beloved father and grandfather. He will be remembered for his “rough housing” with the children and his big hugs for all the family, his love of working outdoors in the yard, and his ability to coach athletics to all ages. He enjoyed traveling and accompanied his wife, Elizabeth, on several trips to Europe, some of which she had organized and they led. Beginning in 1980, he developed a successful physical fitness program in which he taught classes. Sam was also an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are his beloved three sons, Sam A. (Connie) Milosevich of Carmel, IN, Joe B. (Diane) Milosevich of Crest Hill, IL, and John R. (Janet) Milosevich of Grain Valley, MO; and his grandchildren, Erin and Ryan Milosevich, Shelley (Tony) Johnson, Matthew and Julie Milosevich, William (Angela) Milosevich, and Sarah and Darren Milosevich; and his younger brother, Pete Milosevich of New Port Richey, FL. Preceded by his parents; brothers, Mike, George, Daniel, Paul, and Nicholas; and sister, Dorothy.

Cremation Rites have been accorded and a memorial gathering for both Samuel and Elizabeth has been scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Avenue, Joliet, IL. Inurnment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, IL. Memorials may be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information, please visit his Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com.

MARTHA C. PASTERE Martha C. “Marty” Pastere (Nee Kolakowski), age 89, late of Lockport, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Silver

Cross Hospital.

Born in Joliet, resident of Lockport since 1954. Marty was a devoted wife and mother. She was a proud member of the greatest generation.

Voted Miss Navy Yard 1945, Rockdale. A member of St. John Vianney Church, Lockport.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Philip Pastere of 56 years (2006); and two daughters, Jane (twin of Joan) and Mary.

Survived by her loving three children, Joan, Dean and James Pastere.

A sister, Eleanor Resler; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 9:15 a.m. in the O’Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. (159th St.), Lockport to St. John Vianney, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.

Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Monday, October 26, 2015, in the O’Neil Funeral Home Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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

MARY M. QUINN Mary Margaret Quinn (nee Sullivan), 90, a resident of Lockport for 40 years passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015.

Loving mother of Diane (Don) Williamson, Bradley King and Mark King; dearest grandmother of Jason

King. She was preceded in death by her parents Jeremiah and Sara (Nee Foley) Sullivan and her son Daniel King.

A graveside service will be held at Lockport City Cemetery, 528 Madison St. Lockport IL 60441 on Monday, October 26, 2015, at 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Arrangements handled

by Goodale Memorial Chapel, Lockport, for info 815-838-1533 or www.goodalememorialchapel. com.

TONYA J. REPOSH

Born: April 4, 1942; in Joliet, IL Died: Sept. 19, 2015; in Bradenton, FL Tonya (Toni) J Reposh (Ferguson) passed away after a sudden illness in Bradenton Florida.

She leaves behind her husband, Frank Reposh; daughter, Annette F Riffel (Marc); grandchildren, Sarah and Andrew of Lakewood Ranch, FL; a brother, Russel (Jan Ferguson; niece, Heather; and nephew, Brent, all of Yorkville, IL. She was preceded in death by her son, Frank; and parents, Francis and Raymond Ferguson.

She was a graduate of SFA class 1960. She studied dance and was in several Kiwanis Charity Shows. She was a religious Coordinator for St Mary’s of Plainfield. She worked in tailoring for Wieboldt’s, and made her daughter’s wedding dress. She did gourmet cooking and worked in the Morris Bakery, as well as Maggie’s Bake Shop in Bradenton.

Her hobbies were traditional Italian dinners, boating and enjoying her pets.

It was her wish not to have a formal funeral. Her burial is at Sarasota National Cemetery in Florida.

GERALDINE K. SIKIC

cal Center in Kankakee, IL. Born November 26, 1944, in Joliet, IL to the late William and Evalyne Hall Marquardt. Retired school bus driver of 15 years, driving bus for special needs children. Gerry was the best bar owner ever, the owner of Gerry’s Place on Washington Street in Joliet, IL. She was the best mom, gramma, and great-grandgramma in the world. She was also a proud organ donor.

Surviving are one daughter, Regena Sikic of Braidwood; granddaughter, Chyna Sikic of Braidwood; great-granddaughter, Jocelynn Lacey Graves; eight sisters, Sandy Valentino of Joliet, IL, Patricia Keith of Pontiac, IL, Shirley (Pete) Willis of Decatur, IL, Joanne Lapikas of Braidwood, Judy Olson of Minonk, IL, Phylis Hunt of Craig, CO, Kathy Hall of Braidwood, and Karen (Larry) Couch of Flanagan, IL; one brother, William Wall of Colorado Springs, CO; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Josip Sikic; son, Josip Gerald Sikic; and one brother, Robert (Bob-O) Hall.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Memorial visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Monday, October 26, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Inurnment will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be made to the family.

For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes. com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd.

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Born: Nov. 26, 1944; in Joliet, IL Died: Oct. 20, 2015; in Kankakee, IL

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Gould Funeral Home to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood for a committal service with full military honors at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Manhattan, would be most appreciated.

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52) Manhattan, IL 60442 815-478-3321 www.forsythegouldfh.com

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JASPER AND DAISY TROMP Jasper and Daisy Tromp, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, an hour apart, with family at their sides on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

Jasper was age 90 and Daisy was age 87.

They are survived by their children, John (Anita) Tromp, James (Corinne) Tromp, Richard (Judy) Tromp, Scott (Elizabeth) Cheffer, and Charles (Mary) Cheffer; eleven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; Daisy’s brother, Harold (Tracy) Spencer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by their parents, Susan Spencer and John and Hannah Tromp; and Jasper’s first wife, Ardyth Tromp.

Jasper was a member of the American Legion, Marne, Post #13 and he served with General Patton in the 3rd Army, European Theatre. He retired after many years of service from Com Ed. Daisy was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Plainfield and was a volunteer for the Rialto and St. Joseph Hospital. Jasper and Daisy were inseparable in life.

Funeral service for Jasper and Daisy will be 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2015, at the funeral home with Rev. Carol Currier-Frighetto officiating.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Procession to the cemetery will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2015, from Forsythe

WALTER W. WEEKS Born: March 27, 1937 Died: Oct. 21, 2015

Walter W. Weeks, 78, of Morris, passed away on October 21, 2015, of heart failure.

Born on March 27, 1937, in Joliet to the late James H. Sr. and Frances S. (Walowski) Weeks.

Father of Barbara, dear brother of Rheta (Harry) Nowakowski, Dorothy (the late Leonard) Davis, late Edwin W. (late Kathy Nallon) Weeks, late James H. (late Gloria Reiter) Weeks, fond uncle of his Godchild, Deborah Szlak, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Walter was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He will be remembered for his playing of the accordion which he started in his youth and played throughout his life. In his retirement, he enjoyed volunteering and spending time with family and friends.

Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Hospital, 912 S. Hamilton Street, Lockport, Illinois 60441, on Sunday, October 25, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m.

815-838-1533 or www.goodalememorialchapel.com for info.

Actress Maureen O’Hara poses for a photo March 9, 2004, in the Bel Air Estates area of Los Angeles. Her manager said O’Hara died in her sleep Saturday at her home in Boise, Idaho.

Maureen O’Hara, spirited movie star, dies at age 95

By ROBERT JABLON The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES – Fiery-haired and feisty, Maureen O’Hara could handle anything the world and Hollywood threw at her. But first and foremost, she always believed in herself.

“I do like to get my own way,” she said in a 1991 interview with The Associated Press. “There have been crushing disappointments.

But when that happens, I say, ‘Find another hill to climb.’ ” The Irish-born beauty was 95 when she died Saturday in her sleep at her home in Boise, Idaho, said Johnny Nicoletti, her longtime manager.

In her heyday, O’Hara was known as the Queen of Technicolor because of the camera’s love affair with her vivid hair, bright green eyes and pale complexion.

Never nominated for an Oscar (although she received an honorary Academy Award last year), O’Hara nonetheless starred in some of the bestknown and beloved movies of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She was the daughter of Welsh miner in the grim Oscar-winning 1941 film “How Green Was My Valley,” the mother who doubts her daughter, Natalie Wood, has really encountered Santa Claus in the 1947 Christmas classic “Miracle on 34th Street” and a scrappy Irish

colleen who is romanced by an American boxer (John Wayne) in 1952’s “The Quiet Man.” Wayne, who co-starred with her in five movies, once said: “I’ve had many friends, and I prefer the company of men, except for Maureen O’Hara; she’s a great guy.”

She also played the mother of twins, both played by Hayley Mills, who conspire to reunite their divorced parents in the 1961 Disney comedy “The Parent Trap.”

Maureen FitzSimons was born in 1920 near Dublin, Ireland. Her mother was a well-known opera singer, and her father co-owned a soccer team called the Shamrock Rovers. Through her father, she learned to love sports; through her mother, she and her five siblings were exposed to the theater.

She was twice married in the 1940s and 1950s but they ended in annulment and divorce, although the second produced her daughter, Bronwyn. In 1968, she married her third husband, Brig.

Gen. Charles Blair. After “Big Jake,” she quit movies to live with him in the Virgin Islands, where he operated Antilles Airboats. After his death in a 1978 plane crash, she ran the company for several years before selling it, making her the first woman president of a scheduled airline in the U.S.

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Dewey Thomas, age 93, of Wilmington, formerly Mattoon, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at Maple Crest Care Centre in Belvidere, Illinois.

Born October 14, 1922, in Etna, Illinois, Dewey was a son of the late Orvine and Freda Waggoner-Thomas.

On October 23, 1946, he married Elsie Eleanor Worland. Dewey served in the United States Navy during World War II, and would go on to be employed by the Joliet Arsenal as a high lineman until retirement.

He also managed Wilmington parks for ten years, and was a member of the Wilmington V.F.W. Post #5422.

Dewey enjoyed flying with his private pilot’s license, and always looked forward to his annual U.S.S. Concord Ship Reunion, which he attended for 50 years.

Survivors include his children, Steve (Donna) Thomas of Belvidere, Dave (Janet) Thomas of Wilmington, Mary (Fred) Gaddis of Coal City, Mike (Denise) Thomas of Myrtle Beach, SC, Susan (Don) Parrish of Wilmington, Terry (Gina) Thomas of Custer Park, Jane (James) Balentine of Florence, AL and Robert Thomas of Wilmington; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Pauline Daniell of Wilmington; one sister-inlaw, Ruth Thomas of Mattoon, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dewey was preceded by his parents; his wife, Elsie Eleanor Thomas; one son, Patrick (Jeanne) Thomas; and one granddaughter, Meagan.

Visitation and Video Tribute will be Monday, October 26, 2015, between the hours of 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington.

Cremation rites will be accorded, and Inurnment with full military honors will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood on Tuesday October 27, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends who wish to attend the services are encouraged to meet at the funeral home by 12:15 p.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Dewey’s memory to: Wilmington V.F.W. Post #5422. Family and friends may sign the guest book, send photographs, or view Dewey’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com.

Cremation services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington 815476-2181.

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STATE & NATION BRIEFS Ill. suit against marijuana consultant dismissed WAUKEGAN – A judge in Lake County has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed a Denver consultant was highly involved in too many Illinois medical marijuana growing facilities.

Judge Mitchell L. Hoffman last week ordered the complaint against Kayvan Khalatbari dismissed “with prejudice,” a legal term that generally means the plaintiff can’t file the same complaint again.

Medponics Illinois filed the lawsuit in May. Illinois officials still are reviewing applications in the Lake County region where Medponics has applied for a permit.

James Merlo of Medponics said further litigation is possible after the state issues a permit in the region.

4 dead after Oklahoma homecoming parade crash STILLWATER, Okla. – A woman suspected of driving under the influence plowed into a crowd Saturday during the Oklahoma State University homecoming parade, killing four people – including a toddler – and injuring dozens more after a collision that sent some spectators flying through the air.

Stillwater police Capt. Kyle Gibbs said the woman’s Hyundai Elantra struck an unoccupied motorcycle of an officer who was working security at the parade, then went into the crowd. She

was taken into custody, and Gibbs said investigators were awaiting the results of blood tests to determine if she was impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Oklahoma University Medical Center and The Children’s Hospital announced in a statement Saturday night a 2-year-old was the fourth person to die from injuries from the morning crash.

Five children and three adults remained hospitalized with conditions ranging from good to critical, officials said.

Gibbs had said earlier 34 people were taken to the hospital, including eight in critical condition.

Police said Adacia Chambers, 25, of Stillwater, was arrested on the DUI charge.

2 Virginia students arrested in shooting plot

FREDRICKSBURG, Va. – Two male students in Virginia have been arrested for plotting a shooting at their high school, law enforcement officials said Saturday.

The teens were planning to call in a bomb threat at Riverbend High School in Fredericksburg, which they attend, and then shoot at students and staff as they evacuated the building, said Capt. Jeff Pearce of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s office.

The students, ages 15 and 17, are being charged with conspiracy to commit murder and are being held without bond at a juvenile detention center, officials said.

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In this photo taken Tuesday, Kim Yaman is seen in her Cary, N.C., home. She and her children survived a mass shooting at a university in 1991, and Yaman became active in gun-control efforts following the Newtown shooting. Yaman has lobbied for stricter gun laws before the North Carolina Legislature.

Backed by moms and money, gun-safety group expands its clout

By RYAN J. FOLEY

The Associated Press A gun-control organization backed by billionaire Michael Bloomberg that enlists mothers to speak out against gun violence is racking up some modest victories around the U.S., employing the state-by-state strategy used so effectively to fight drunken driving and expand gay rights.

Everytown for Gun Safety and its subsidiary, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, have helped push six states since 2013 to adopt more background checks on gun sales – what they consider the single most important measure to prevent shootings. They also have helped thwart legislation in several states that would make it easier to obtain firearms and carry them in more places such as schools.

The mighty National Rifle Association still has the upper hand in many places, in the U.S. But Everytown, which aspires to become the NRA’s counterweight, has certain advantages over previous gun-control campaigns,

namely more money, strategic support from the former mayor of New York, and a well-organized network of activist moms whose numbers are growing in reaction to recent mass shootings.

“We merged the head and the heart,” said Everytown president John Feinblatt, who was a top mayoral aide to Bloomberg. “We have the smartest lawyers in the country working on this issue, but we also have people who will do anything to make sure their families are protected.”

Everytown grew out of the merger last year of the Bloomberg-backed Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Moms Demand Action, which was formed by public relations executive Shannon Watts after the 2012 killing of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

After Congress rejected a move to expand background checks following the Sandy Hook tragedy, activists turned their attention to statehouses, seeking what they say are modest, com-

monsense laws.

Bloomberg last year pledged $50 million to support Everytown and other gun violence prevention efforts. The nonprofit organization claims more than 75,000 donors and said 3.4 million people have expressed support for its cause by signing up for its email list, including hundreds of shooting survivors and victims’ loved ones.

In its most recent tax filing, Everytown reported $36 million in spending in 2013, or about 10 times as much as the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a prominent gun-control group that has little presence in states.

The 5 million-member NRA spent $290 million that year, including $27 million on its lobbying arm.

The NRA remains a potent force in states. Gun rights supporters have successfully pushed for legislation to allow concealed weapons in more public places and to loosen permit and license requirements that they say undermine the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

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By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN The Associated Press

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CHAMELA, Mexico – Only a day after menacing Mexico as one of history’s strongest storms, Hurricane Patricia left surprisingly little damage in its wake Saturday and quickly dissipated into an ordinary low-pressure system that posed little threat beyond heavy rain.

The hurricane’s most powerful punch landed on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico’s Pacific Coast before the system crashed into mountains that sapped its potentially catastrophic force. The popular beach city of Puerto Vallarta and the port of Manzanillo were spared the brunt of the violent weather.

Authorities still were trying to reach some of the hardest-hit areas, which were blocked by downed trees, but the devastation appeared to be far less than feared.

There were no reports of deaths or injuries, said Roberto Lopez Lara, interior secretary for the state of Jalisco. It was a remarkable outcome, considering Patricia had been a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 200 mph before coming ashore with slightly less power in an area dotted with sleepy villages and a few upscale hotels.

Hours later, as the storm spun inland, it collapsed into fast-moving bands of rain aimed at already sodden Texas.

Residents of towns nearest the strike described enduring a terrifying night.

“Those were the longest five hours of my life,” said Sergio Reyna Ruiz, who took cover between the shaking concrete walls of a neighbor’s home when Patricia passed over the hamlet of La Fortuna, about 2 miles from the ocean. “Five hours riding the monster.”

Before the storm hit, Reyna tried to secure the shingles of his roof with metal cables. But looking up from the inside Saturday, the ceiling was a patchwork of old tile and blue sky.

He and family members next door tried to clean up, sawing through a downed tree and putting waterlogged mattresses and books into the sun to dry.

All were thankful that everyone survived: “It’s something to tell the grandchil-

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Residents walk through the debris of homes destroyed by Hurricane Patricia on Saturday in Chamela, Mexico. Record-breaking Patricia pushed rapidly inland over mountainous western Mexico early Saturday, weakening to tropical storm force while dumping torrential rains that authorities warned could cause deadly floods and mudslides. dren,” Reyna said.

Down the road in Chamela, people picked through boards, tree limbs and other refuse for anything salvageable. All 40 families that live there rode out the storm at a shelter in nearby San Mateo. When they returned, they found little that was recognizable.

Arturo Morfin Garcia wielded a machete trying to clear debris from around his home, which was reduced to a jumble of bricks and beams. The only part left standing was a concrete bathroom at one end.

“It wasn’t hard to leave. It was hard to come back and find this,” Morfin Garcia said. “So much work to build something.

It makes me very sad, but what can we do with these natural phenomena?”

In Manzanillo, high winds and waves blew out windows and damaged some buildings.

Trees and utility poles were toppled. An enraged sea battered the Hotel Barra de Navidad in a nearby town, scooping

away sand from the foundations.

Puerto Vallarta, home to about 200,000 people, including thousands of U.S. residents and visitors, was largely unscathed.

After the storm passed, people snapped selfies next to a seaside sculpture, and business owners swept sidewalks as they would on any morning. Puddles dotted the downtown district, but no more than a passing thunderstorm might leave.

Patricia plunged ashore about 65 miles southeast of Vallarta, which was protected from much of the fury by mountains.

“We were fortunate as to where it made landfall. It was not a densely populated area,” said Dennis Feltgen, a meteorologist and spokesman for the U.S. National Hurricane Center. “You and I would be having a very different conversation if this went over the top of Puerto Vallarta.”

He said the lack of fatalities was probably the result of

the storm’s narrow footprint.

Category 5 winds extended 15 miles out on either side of the eye, and hurricane-force winds extended for 35 miles from the center of the storm.

On Saturday, Patricia’s maximum sustained winds had dropped to 30 mph, according to the hurricane center. The storm’s remnants were expected to feed into existing rain hitting southern Texas.

“There’s an area of low pressure that’ll be forming along the Texas coast, and that will be about the time that moisture from Patricia will be arriving,” Feltgen said. The wet weather was forecast to spread from Texas to the central Gulf coast by early next week.

By late afternoon, the hurricane’s remains were about 45 miles southwest of the Mexican city of Monterrey, moving to the northeast at 22 mph.

That such a monster storm could inflict so little harm seemed wondrous. Patricia formed suddenly Tuesday and

quickly strengthened to a hurricane. Within 30 hours it had zoomed to a record-beating Category 5 storm, catching many off guard with its rapid growth.

By Friday, it was the most powerful hurricane on record in the Western Hemisphere, with a central pressure of 880 millibars, according to the hurricane center.

Patricia’s power while still out at sea was comparable to that of Typhoon Haiyan, which left more than 7,300 dead or missing in the Philippines two years ago, according to the U.N.’s World Meteorological Organization.

Hurricane experts praised Mexico’s expertise at storm preparations and credited good fortune.

The mountains in the area quickly weakened the storm, and the coastal landscape did not offer the large area of shallow water necessary for a storm surge that could have become a devastating wall of water.

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USD Partners stock might be good speculation Dear Mr. Berko: Please tell me what the differences are among upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas companies. My stockbroker suggested that I buy 500 shares of USD Partners, which he thinks is a solid speculation.

What do you know about this company, and would you recommend this for a 60-year-old single lady who hopes to retire in two years? – DS, Wilmington, North Carolina Dear DS: The oil and gas

industry usually is divided into the three sectors you mentioned.

The upstream sector deals with the exploration and production of oil and natural gas.

This includes searching for oil and gas underground or underwater, drilling exploratory wells and operating wells that bring oil and gas to the surface. Among the most prominent upstream companies are Exxon Mobil, which produces about 5.3 million barrels of oil per day, BP, which produces 4.1 million BPD, Royal Dutch Shell, producing 3.9 million

the filling of the tanks of end users. Midstream companies are involved primarily in the transportation of oil and gas through railways, pipelines and waterways. Kinder Morgan (KMI-$31), a $15.5 BPD, and Chevron, producing billion-revenue company with about 1.8 million BPD. And it nearly 80,000 miles of pipeline, might be interesting to know may be the most well-known that the National Iranian Oil name of the group. Another Co. might soon be producing that is highly regarded is 6.4 million BPD. “Downstream” refers to the Enterprise Products (EPD-$28), refining of oil and the process- with 51,000 miles of pipeline.

And your USD Partners ing and purifying of raw natural gas, plus the marketing and (USDP-$9.05) is a small, $42 distribution of the products de- million-revenue midstream rived from oil and natural gas. company that operates two segments: terminal services Those products are kerosene, and fleet services. gasoline, jet and diesel fuels, • Terminal services. USDP heating oils, waxes, asphalt, lubricants, liquefied petroleum owns and runs the Hardisty products, and hundreds of pet- rail terminal, an origination rochemicals. Some of the most terminal that loads crude in Alberta and has the capacity recognized downstream companies are Tesoro (TSO-$100), to load two 120-car trains a Magellan Midstream Partners day. USDP also owns two (MMP-$67) and Marathon Oil destination terminals, with a (MRO-$18). combined 33,000 BPD capacity: The midstream segment the San Antonio rail terminal, of the industry represents which deals with the transthe activities between the loading of ethanol, plus the production of oil and gas and West Colton rail terminal, an

TAKING STOCK Malcolm Berko

Stepping Stones, NAMI receive awards from AT&T JOLIET – Stepping Stones and National Alliance on Mental Illness both were awarded Thursday with an AT&T “Investing in Illinois Award” for their respective nonprofit work to help people in Illinois.

“There are great nonprofit organizations improving lives in Illinois. By supporting these organizations, we’re strengthening the communities we serve,” Jeff Adducci, external affairs manager for AT&T, said in a news release Stepping Stones will receive $1,000 from AT&T to be used to provide substance use disorder treatment for those suffering from the disease of addiction, even if persons served are unable to pay

for the cost of services.

NAMI will receive $1,000 from AT&T to be used to expand services in Will and Grundy counties.

State Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, nominated Stepping Stones and NAMI for the recognition from AT&T. The AT&T “Investing in Illinois Awards” provide resources and recognition to organizations and programs that improve lives in their communities and the state.

They’re advancing education, economic growth, new technologies and other essential community services, according to the news release.

For information on the resources available, visit digitalyou.att.com.

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ethanol terminal in California.

• Fleet services. The company provides rail car services through the management of a fleet of 3,800 rail cars and is committed to customers on a long-term basis. This USDP segment provides efficient access to key markets on a fixed-cost basis and seeks to become an important part of North America’s midstream infrastructure.

This teeny company, with just 10 million shares outstanding and a 6 million-share float, has a $2 book value, barely increased its most recent quarterly dividend, from 28.8 cents to 29 cents, and yields 12.5 percent. Citigroup, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Janney Montgomery Scott, RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch took this little company public with the sale of 10 million shares at $17 in October 2014. I am impressed this barely noticeable initial public offering was run by such a powerful entourage of investment banks and wonder

whether there’s more here than meets the eye.

Then I wonder why the share price of USDP has never risen above its $17 IPO price.

However, it appears that revenues will move higher in the next reporting period, that the dividend is safe and that the dividend will be increased (minutely) again this year.

The distribution is not taxable; however, your cost basis is reduced each quarter by the amount of distribution that you receive.

With the exceptions of USDP’s prestigious, blue-chip underwriting consortium and a high-yielding dividend that seems, for the near term, to be secure, I can’t find a compelling reason to own this stock.

However, I would not object, if you can afford the risk, if you decided to buy 500 shares. This might be a good speculation.

• Please address your financial questions to Malcolm Berko, P.O. Box 8303, Largo, FL 33775, or email him at mjberko@yahoo.com.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Northern Illinois Food Bank receives investment from Caterpillar Foundation

GENEVA – Northern Illinois Food Bank announced a $35,750 grant from Caterpillar’s philanthropic organization, the Caterpillar Foundation, to provide food to people who face hunger in the Will, Kane and Kendall counties.

A member of the Feeding America network, Northern Illinois Food Bank is one of 35 food banks nationwide to receive this grant.

“Northern Illinois Food Bank is thankful to the Caterpillar Foundation for its commitment to helping solve hunger in northern Illinois and supporting our hungry neighbors,” Julie Yurko, president and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank, said in a news release.”

Funding from the Caterpillar Foundation grant will support Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry Program by sponsoring 20 stops by the Food Bank’s traveling food pantry in high-need communities in Will and Kane counties. The grant will also bring more access to nutritious food to food pantries in Kendall County by funding the Food Bank’s Take 50 Foods to Encourage Program.

‘Getting Into College’ seminar to be held Nov. 4 by Town Center Bank

NEW LENOX — Town Center Bank, a supporter of education within the community, is hosting “Getting Into College”, a free seminar presented by Anne Hammond, at 6 p.m. Nov. 4, at Town Center Bank’s New Lenox branch, 1938 E. Lincoln Highway.

Hammond is a certified college counselor and has been helping students navigate the application and financial aid process for several years. She will discuss setting goals and will demonstrate how there is no “one perfect fit” school for each student, but a variety at which they can be successful and happy.

Hammond will explain the online application, what steps to take for each individual school, and outline how organization, proper essay writing and timing are all key to a successful application process.

“Getting Into College” will include handouts and a question/answer session. The seminar is free, but seating is limited so reservations are required. For information and to register, call 815-806-7001 or 815-463-7002.

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Do your job govern Illinois The latest reminder of Illinois’ budget problems came last week.

Twice.

The partisan gridlock and budget crisis in Springfield forced Moody’s Investors Service on Thursday to downgrade Illinois’ rating on $26.8 billion in outstanding bond debt, citing the state’s weakening financial position. The move came the same week the Fitch Ratings dropped the state’s bond rating.

The credit rating agency gave Illinois a negative outlook, noting how “further deterioration in key measures, such as the state’s unfunded pension liabilities and amount of unpaid bills, would put pressure on the state’s [general obligations] and related ratings.”

The continual downslide will, among other things, affect Joliet’s ability to borrow money for planned major capital projects, the city’s $10 million pledge toward a new Will County courthouse, and the redevelopment of Evergreen Terrace, according to Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk.

And it comes amid news that the Illinois State Museum, including the Lockport Gallery, is on probation by the American Alliance of Museums Accreditation Commission. John Lustig, gallery manager for the Lockport Gallery, said the museum’s credibility and ability to attract federal and state grant dollars will be at risk if the probation leads to a loss of accreditation.

And that throughout the state, programs from child care to Meals on Wheels are sustaining cuts that make it difficult to continue to provide those services.

We do not object to the concept of state budget cuts. Howev-

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er, we do object to leaving those cuts to circumstance.

That is precisely what has happened through our leaders’ refusal to reach an agreement on a state budget. State workers are being paid. So too are the very lawmakers who have failed to do their jobs for the people they represent.

Gov. Bruce Rauner might have declined a salary, but his highly paid administrative team is still seeing paychecks.

But while court orders and appropriations bills have committed about 90 percent of the budget – legislators, state workers, public schools all are funded – the vulnerable people are receiving nothing.

A budget that makes no reductions to 90 percent of state spending and then completely cuts off services for senior citizens, the disabled, 911 dispatch centers, domestic violence victims and the mentally ill – among others – is not one that most people would choose for our state.

Yet it what our leaders have chosen through their inaction and refusal to compromise.

While the unpaid bills pile up, the state’s pension systems, its legislative boundary drawing, and its workers compensation rules all go on without reform.

This is the choice that our leaders are making for Illinois , and it needs to end. Some people now are pointing to Jan. 1 as a potential date for a new budget to be approved.

We prefer not to imagine what other dominoes will fall if there is no resolution before then.

Illinoisans are tired of this self-imposed misery. It is time our leaders did what we elected them to do: Govern our state.

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The Herald-News Editorial Board Bob Wall, Denise Baran-Unland, Anna Schier and Kate Schott

Hillary Clinton real focus of Benghazi committee

The morning of Hillary Clinton’s testimony before the Benghazi committee was relatively civil. But three hours in, things got heated.

It wasn’t former Secretary of State Clinton who lost her cool. She remained calm. Shortly before the lunch break, though, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., confronted committee chairman Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., alleging he lied this past weekend on national TV when he said that he has “zero interest” in investigating Clinton’s emails or activities of the Clinton Foundation. As ThinkProgress reports, Cummings said Gowdy subpoenaed Clinton adviser Sidney Blumenthal and then both directly asked and directed his staff to ask about the Clinton Foundation and other non-Benghazi related topics during the private deposition.

“You’ve made several

VIEWS Donna Brazile inaccurate statements over the past months as you’ve tried to defend against multiple Republican admissions that the select committee has been wasting millions of tax dollars to damage Secretary Clinton’s bid for president,” Cummings said, growing angry during his exchange with Gowdy.

Seven congressional hearings into Benghazi – including the last one, which completely exonerated Clinton, the Obama administration and the CIA from wrongdoing – and we had to endure yet an eighth hearing this week.

The Benghazi committee is approaching the longest congressional inquiry in U.S. history, rounding the bend at a

cost of $4.5 million dollars.

Its chairman, Gowdy, said it uncovered “new evidence,” referring to Clinton’s private email server. The truth is that the server became public knowledge through an article in the media.

Gowdy merely exploited it, milking it with selected leaks and accusations that have failed even a nodding acquaintance with the facts.

Gowdy’s committee isn’t investigating Benghazi; it’s investigating Hillary Clinton. Just when we most need statesmen, we get politicos exploiting hackers’ harmful acts for party gain. The result, polls show, is a public skeptical of both the committee and Clinton.

Gowdy is a former prosecutor who has amply demonstrated he considers himself the official prosecutor for Congress,

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Louise J. Converse, Joliet

Time for Republican Party to grow up

To the Editor: When we see images of the Syrian refugees, we ask, how did this come to be? Climate change is part of the vicious chain of events resulting in terrorism.

Beginning in 2006, Syria experienced a mega-drought,

shame, our Republican Party is the only climate-denying political party in the world despite the irony of our position as the leading nation of the free world. Are we willing to abdicate our stellar reputation in science? Do we want to look like a nation of idiots? It’s about time the Republican Party stops behaving like adolescents, gets their heads out of the sand, their fingers out of their ears, and grows up! Do your job as statesmen by providing the leadership that we need!

Gloria Weidner, Wilmington

We thank God for those who touch our lives

To the Editor: There are so many people who have touched our lives throughout our rough times.

Your loving compassion, kind deeds, words of encouragement, phone calls and most importantly your prayers, have touched our hearts forever.

We thank God for all the wonderful people he has put in our lives. We are so overwhelmingly blessed by you. Where would we all be without our loving

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God in our lives? He’s in charge, He always has been.

Love, Marty and Marguerite Corn, Braidwood

Invest in America with Bernie Sanders

To the Editor: Everybody asks, “How much are Bernie Sanders’ plans gonna cost?”

I think the more important question is, how expensive is it not to have him? How expensive is it to have a medical emergency without insurance?

How much does it cost our society when people don’t have

access to higher education?

How expensive is it to seek out the military option instead of diplomatic resolutions? How much more are we spending on fossil fuels than we could save long term if we invested in green energy? How expensive is it to ignore climate change and deal with the fallout from historic droughts and mega storms?

We need to stop being so short-sighted that we cannot see the benefits of living in a well-educated and healthy society. These aren’t costs, they are investments in America.

Jim Patnoudes, Joliet

No one asking Clinton how to prevent a repeat of Benghazi

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Continued from page 35 though there is no such position. If this were a serious investigation of Benghazi, it would at some point ask how we could make our U.S. embassies overseas more secure – probing Clinton for her experience and input on how to better accomplish that.

The history of the Republicans with regard to both Libya and Benghazi is not a proud one. Libya today is a country with two contesting governments, while militias, al Qaeda and ISIS roam almost at will throughout the nation.

Obama was considering U.S. action in Libya that would have stopped Libya from descending into a failed state. However, Gowdy, along with his fellow Repub-

licans, supported a resolution to prevent a military presence that many argued was needed to avoid the chaos that now exists.

Prominent Republicans said nothing about security needs at Benghazi before the attack. Arizona Sen. John McCain met personally with Ambassador Christopher Stevens just weeks before the fatal attack. In that meeting, Stevens discussed security, but McCain said nothing about that at the time. McCain said he cannot remember specifics of the discussion, or if he brought any concerns Stevens had about security to the attention of Congress.

What this boils down to is that until Republican leaders in Congress saw Benghazi as a way to bring down Clinton’s poll numbers, they were silent on the subject of

security. Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., told McClatchy newspapers, “There should always be more oversight by Congress, but most importantly there should have been funding to deal with embassy security.” Larson, who is on the House Armed Services Committee, is effectively acknowledging that when congressional oversight may have prevented Benghazi, Congress was absent.

A number of Republicans in positions to know have acknowledged that the committee is merely a vehicle to attack Clinton. Gowdy’s response to them was to “shut up.”

Gowdy opened the hearing, saying he was seeking an impartial investigation, and in the next breath attacked the Democrats on the committee. His attack reminds me of a charge made

against Winston Churchill who replied, “I should think it was hardly possible to state the opposite of the truth with more precision.”

Gowdy, attempting to downplay Republicans’ months-long press releases about Clinton’s emails, said to Clinton, “Your emails are no more or less important than anyone else’s.”

As for Clinton not being singled out, Rep. Cummings said to her: “Madame Secretary, you are sitting here by yourself. The secretary of defense is not on your left, and the director of the CIA is not on your right.”

An early questioner was clearly suspicious that Clinton had fewer emails on Benghazi than other subjects. Had the congresswoman studied Clinton’s emails in her possession more closely, she would have known

Clinton did not use email while at work, but only in the evening, from her home.

That meant most of Clinton’s work was conducted without emails during the day.

So it went. No one asked Clinton how, based on her experience, we can avoid a repeat of a Benghazi. Secretary Clinton in previous interviews, testimony and in her book, has taken responsibility for the failure to fully address the security challenges U.S. personnel faced in Libya and elsewhere. But this committee isn’t about Benghazi; it’s about “getting Clinton.”

• Donna Brazile is a senior Democratic strategist, a political commentator and contributor to CNN and ABC News, and a contributing columnist to Ms. Magazine and O, the Oprah Magazine.

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To the Editor: At the Oct. 14 school district meeting to discuss bullying, a Mr. Robert Hernandez was quoted in the article “Joliet residents speak about bullying at District 86 meeting” that was in the Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, edition of The Herald-News as saying he would “Work this community up.”

He continued: “If you turn your backs on them, I will excite this community. ... We will make this board listen. Make this board take action.”

Hmm. That sounds like a threat, Mr. Hernandez. In fact, it sounds a lot like ... bullying.

adding to the strife between people and government, all of which provided fertile breeding ground for ISIS. The awful weather stayed for years so that the prolonged lack of harvest emptied the seed supply for specific crops that grow in that arid region. What now for agriculture in Syria?

God helps those who help themselves! Some decades ago, Norway began a unique project which stores seeds of all plants known to man in case of any tragedy that would wipe out all vegetation. Norway, home of the Nobel Peace Prize and known for its assertive policy regarding climate change, perhaps can restart crops in Syria with the help of the seed vaults.

In addition to Norway, most nations are seriously fighting climate change, even countries where it would not be expected. Grassroots protests in India during the past 5 years prevented construction of some coal power plants, and between 2001 and 2010, China has been closing as many coal-fired power plants as currently exist in the entire country of Spain.

By contrast and to our great

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Plainfield North running back Tyler Hoosman runs for a gain against Minooka on Friday in Minooka.

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PLAYOFF FOOTBALL

Week 9 stunners give area 10 playoff qualifiers in six different classes Area first-round schedule

By DICK GOSS

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CLASS 3A 16. Peoria Heights (5-4) at 1. Wilmington (9-0) CLASS 4A 15. Coal City (5-4) at 2. Marengo (9-0) CLASS 5A 14. Vernon Hills (6-3) at 3. Joliet Catholic (8-1) 10. Dunlap (6-3) at 7. Lincoln-Way West (7-2) CLASS 6A 14. Glenwood (5-4) at 3. Lemont (8-1)

Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com

Marist’s defense swarms Joliet Catholic’s offense Friday at Memorial Stadium in Joliet. The Hilltoppers defeated the Red Hawks, 35-28. seed, Bolingbrook (5-4) 27th and Minooka (5-4) 31st in 8A. Lincoln-Way East (7-2) is No. 14 and Plainfield North (6-3) is No. 22 in 7A. The 8A and 7A classes are seeded 1 through 32.

In the other six classes, two 16-team geographic brackets are in place. Lemont (8-1) is No. 3 in the south bracket of 6A. In 5A, Joliet Catholic (8-1) is No. 3 in the north and Lincoln-Way West (72) is No. 7 in the south.

Coal City (5-4) is No. 15 in the north bracket of 4A, while Wilmington (9-0) is No. 1 in the north bracket of 3A. First-round games will be played Friday night or Saturday. Dates and times will be announced no later than Monday.

Here is a closer look:

CLASS 8A

First-round games include No. 26 Plainfield South at No. 7 Barrington (8-1), No. 27 Bolingbrook at No. 6 Naperville Central (8-1) and No. 31 Minooka at No. 2 Huntley (9-0).

Barrington has averaged nearly 40 points a game but has held only one opponent below 18 points. So while South’s strong

defense will be tested, the Cougars’ offense may be able to help the cause.

If South wins, the winner of the East Suburban Catholic bowl between Notre Dame and Marist would be the next opponent.

Bolingbrook will face an opponent in Naperville Central that believes in defense. No opponent has scored more than 15 points. Central’s signature win is a 34-14 triumph over otherwise unbeaten Batavia.

If Bolingbrook can ride the momentum of beating H-F and move on, the Curie-Gurnee Warren winner would be up in Round 2.

In Huntley, Minooka will face a foe that averages more than 41 points and beat Lincoln-Way Central, 28-12, in Week 1. The Oswego-Belleville East winner would be next for the Indians.

CLASS 7A

No. 22 Plainfield North (6-3) will visit No. 11 Maine South in the opening round as the Week 9 loss to Minooka hurts the Tigers’ cause. Maine South, always potent, lost only to Montini and Loyola in Weeks 1 and 2 and now

CLASS 7A 19. Jacobs (7-2) at 14. Lincoln-Way East (7-2) 22. Plainfield North (6-3) at 11. Maine South (7-2) CLASS 8A

has won seven straight. The sur26. Plainfield South (5-4) at vivor will face the Normal Com- 7. Barrington (8-1) munity-Schaumburg winner in 27. Bolingbrook (5-4) at Week 2.

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Minooka (5-4) at 2. Huntley entertain No. 18 Jacobs (7-2), whose losses were to Huntley (9-0) and Cary-Grove. Libertyville is the likely second-round oppoCentral or Belvidere in Round 2. nent for the winner.

Lincoln-Way West is looking at a trip south to Troy Triad or MatCLASS 6A In the south bracket, No. 14 toon, should the Warriors knock Chatham Glenwood (5-4) will off Dunlap. travel to No. 3 Lemont. Glenwood can score points but has CLASS 4A In the north bracket, No. 2 one-sided losses to Rochester and Sacred Heart-Griffin on its Marengo (9-0) will host No. 15 ledger. The Crete-Monee-Rock Coal City (5-4). Marengo averIsland winner would be next for ages more than 43 points, so the Coalers’ defense will be unLemont. der fire. If Coal City survives, a match-up against Plano or CLASS 5A No.14 Vernon Hills (6-3) is Ridgewood would be next. scheduled to visit No. 3 JCA in the north bracket. No. 7 Lin- CLASS 3A No. 1 Wilmington is home coln-Way West will entertain No. 10 Dunlap (6-3) in the south against No. 16 Peoria Heights (54) in the north bracket. On paper, bracket.

Vernon Hills won its first five this is one the Wildcats should games, and its first four victims get, with Byron or Lisle up next finished the season with a com- week. Ominous is Bishop Mcbined four victories. JCA would Namara looming as a potential get ESCC adversary Marian quarterfinal foe.

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Week 9 mattered.

And how.

The IHSA announced Saturday the 256-team field, seeds and first-round pairings for the annual high school football postseason extravaganza.

What happened in Week 9 was remarkable from a Joliet area standpoint. Bolingbrook, coming off a 33-16 loss to Lockport in Week 8, shocked No. 1-ranked Homewood-Flossmoor, 22-21, Friday night to finish 5-4 and earn its way into the playoffs.

Then there’s Minooka. The Indians (5-4) beat playoff-bound Plainfield North, 16-14, a week after North knocked off Oswego, which again wound up the Southwest Prairie champion.

The thing is, if history had been an indicator, Minooka did not appear to have enough playoff points (opponent victories) to get in at 5-4. But this season is an entity unto itself. Minooka is in the 32-team Class 8A field as the No. 31 seed.

The Indians finished with 35 playoff points. All 5-4 teams with 35 points statewide are in except for Toledo Cumberland.

That means Lockport’s victory over Joliet West on Friday not only knocked out the Tigers, it provided Minooka with the final playoff point it needed to qualify because the Porters were one of two nonconference foes on the Indians’ schedule.

In all, 10 schools that finished 5-4 did not make the field, a group that includes Dwight.

The other hot item from an area perspective was whether Lincoln-Way West would play in Class 6A or 5A. It winds up being the 16-team south bracket in 5A. The Warriors are the largest 5A qualifier, while Peoria Notre Dame is the smallest in 6A. That does not include Montini and Sacred Heart-Griffin, which were moved up to 6A because of the IHSA’s success adjustment.

Had those two still been in 5A, Lincoln-Way West would have been in 6A. All of that being said, the breakdown for this area has Plainfield South (5-4) as the 26th

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FOOTBALL: MORRIS 40, LASALLE-PERU 0

Morris ends season with rout

By ROB OESTERLE

roesterle@shawmedia.com LaSALLE – Coming into Friday night’s game against LaSalle-Peru, the Morris football team was playing for pride. The Redskins came in with a 3-5 record and the playoffs were not a possibility.

After a steady rain fell during most of the sophomore game, which Morris won, 200, the Redskins went out and doubled up the sophomore team, using a steady diet of power running and a punishing defense to end the season with a 40-0 victory and a 4-5 record.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the kids,” Morris coach Alan Thorson said. “This might be the most bittersweet victory I have ever had as a coach. I know in my heart that this is a good football team, and the way they came out and showed that tonight speaks a lot about their character.”

The Redskins were a little banged up coming into the game, as starting safety Michael Cryder and starting offensive lineman Brennan Goff were out. But their replacements stepped in and made a difference.

With Cryder out, regular cornerback Payton Bruyn moved to safety and junior

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Michael Gerischer ran for 83 yards and a touchdown in Morris’ 40-0 win Friday over LaSalle-Peru in LaSalle.

Austin Dearing took Bruyn’s spot at corner.

With Goff out of the lineup, fellow sophomore Nathan Korte started in his place on the offensive line, and the Redskins began a methodical march to the end zone. Running out of the T formation with running backs Michael Gerischer, Kegan Sobol and Michael Feeney behind quar-

terback Ricky Del Favero, who was getting his first start of the season, the Redskins ran the ball on all eight plays of the drive, with Sobol scoring on a 22-yard run. Dallas Hastings added the extra point kick, and the Redskins took a 7-0 lead.

Morris’ defense did not allow another first down until it owned a 40-0 lead in the fourth

quarter.

Late in the first quarter, Morris took over at the Cavs’ 40 after a 10-yard punt return.

On first down, Del Favero faked a handoff, and tight end Delaney Stutzki got behind the L-P defense. Del Favero hit the wide open Stutzki near the 20-yard line and Stutzki ran it in for a 40-yard touchdown and the 13-0 lead.

After another LaSalle-Peru punt, Morris started at the L-P 41. Five plays later, Del Favero faked another handoff and ran a bootleg the other way, avoiding a tackler in the backfield and running 10 yards for another touchdown.

Luis Luna’s kick made it 20-0 with 7:05 to play until halftime. The Morris defense forced another punt, and Dearing returned it 16 yards to the L-P 32. On the first play, Tommy Balentine ran for a 14yard gain, and a personal foul on L-P moved the ball to the 8. Another run lost six yards, and a false start put it back on the 19.

After a two-yard run by Will Ringer, Del Favero threw deep to Jake Webb, who outjumped the L-P defender in the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown and a 26-0 lead, which Morris took into halftime.

Morris got the second-half kickoff, and L-P attempted an onside kick that went out of bounds, setting Morris up at its own 43.

Sobol, who finished with a team-high 103 yards on nine carries, scored from 24 yards out for a 33-0 lead, and the Redskins capped the scoring when Gerischer (12 carries, 83 yards) scored from nine yards out on the next drive.

FOOTBALL: COAL CITY 28, SENECA 6

Coal City runs past Seneca for fifth victory

By MARK JOHNSON

Shaw Media Correspondent SENECA – Coal City took care of business Friday night, defeating Seneca, 28-6, in Interstate Eight Conference crossover football to become playoff eligible.

Coal City (5-4) had to await official announcement of the playoff pairings Saturday night to be sure of its fate.

The Coalers entered Week 9 with 37 opponents’ wins, and will face No. 2 Marengo (9-0) on the road in the first round.

“I think we’re good with points,” Coal City coach Len-

ny Onsen said. “A 5-4 team, you know your draw, what it’s going to be. We put ourselves in this boat.’ ” Earning their fifth win to become playoff eligible remained in doubt early.

Seneca’s Logan Pifer followed up a 57-yard run with a 2-yard touchdown to give the Fighting Irish the lead after a minute and a half.

An injury to the Coalers’ usual workhorse, Joe Starkey, opened the door for senior Mark Norton to get eight carries on their opening series. He picked up three first downs before scoring a 1-yard

touchdown.

Norton, more typically used as a lead blocker, added a two-point conversion run for what would prove to be the winning points at the 6:47 mark of the first quarter.

“I was expecting [the workload]. Our first back went down last week,” Norton said.

“The line did a good job of opening up holes wide open.

Just hit the hole hard and follow them.”

Danny Kroeger’s interception of the first Seneca pass attempt of the game early in the second quarter led to a Nick Micetich 4-yard touch-

down run on a quarterback keeper. Seneca fumbled on its first play of the next drive, with Coal City’s Junior Arias recovering, and a Norton 7-yard touchdown run gave the Coalers a 22-7 halftime lead. The score remained that way until Coal City’s Nick Hayden added a late 7-yard touchdown run.

Seneca, which had another lost fumble recovered by Coal City’s Alec Leasure in the first quarter, rushed for 199 yards and had 11 first downs, but the early turnovers dashed hopes for an upset. The Irish also had a pair

of second-half drives extend deep into Coaler territory before stalling.

“We knew coming in that we had to shrink the game up. We had to keep hold of the ball, and obviously not turn it over,” Seneca coach Ted O’Boyle said. “We weren’t good enough to be able to overcome stuff like that.”

Pifer totaled 127 rushing yards and also had an interception he returned 49 yards for the Irish (2-7).

Coal City now has won three straight games and 11 of the past 12 in the series with the Irish.

FOOTBALL: THORNTON 54, LINCOLN-WAY C. 19

By DENNIS NELSON

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Lockport’s Collin Van Lonkhuyzen makes the catch Friday in front of Joliet West’s Marcus Williams in Lockport. The Tigers fell to the Porters, 35-6.

FOOTBALL: LOCKPORT 35, JOLIET WEST 6

Lockport spoils Joliet West’s playoff hopes

By JEFF DeGRAW

Shaw Media Correspondent LOCKPORT – Joliet West traveled to Lockport on Friday in search of its fifth victory and a spot in the playoffs.

The Porters had other ideas, however, as they burst the Tigers’ bubble with a 35-6 SouthWest Suburban Blue victory. It was also the last SWSC game for the Tigers, as they will move to the Southwest Prairie Conference next fall.

The Porters (4-5, 4-3) scored on their first two possessions and that was all they needed on the rainy, windy evening.

The Tigers (4-5, 2-5) put together a nine-play drive to start the game, but had to punt, and Lockport took over on its 30yard line.

On fourth-and-6 from the West 40, Porters junior quarterback Ben Davis hit Patrick Cooper with a 40-yard catch and run to put the Porters up 7-0 with 4:06 left in the first quarter.

Lockport came right back on its next possession when Matt Skobel scored from a yard

out after a seven-play drive for a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Cooper scored again on a 9-yard pass from Davis with a second left in the half to make 21-0 at the break. Cooper, a junior receiver, ended with 85 yards on three receptions.

“I’m really happy to end the season on a high note, especially for our seniors,” Cooper said. “This will really boost my confidence for next season, and Ben (Davis) and I have built some good chemistry. This team has played well the second half of the season.”

Lockport’s defense limited the Tigers to 26 yards rushing on 10 carries in the first half.

“This is a great feeling to win, but also sad because it is over,” said Ryan Kelley, a senior leader on the Lockport defense. “The best thing about this season is being on the field with all of my teammates.

These last few weeks really showed what kind of team we really had, and I’m so proud to have been a part of it.”

The Porters’ versatile Deiondre Taylor scored on a

6-yard run to open the second half as Lockport marched 78 yards on the opening drive.

Taylor also threw a 28-yard pass to Colin Van Lonkhuyzen before his touchdown run.

Taylor finished his final Lockport game with 53 yards rushing on nine attempts, a reception for 16 yards and one completion for 28 yards.

On the next possession, Lockport’s Derrius Rodgers intercepted a Jaxon Aubry pass and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown to put the Porters up, 35-0, with 3:41 left in the third quarter.

After West had blocked a Lockport punt, it got on the board with 9:41 remaining as Juwann McBee scored from four yards out.

“Our seniors showed so much leadership this season.

They lead the charge and showed that this team has toughness and character,” Lockport coach Dan Starkey said. “It was great to finish they way we did. Our entire program came a long way, and I’m proud of everyone, and our future looks great.”

HARVEY – Thornton flashed plenty of speed during a 54-19 SouthWest Suburban Red win Friday over Lincoln-Way Central.

The loss eliminated the Knights (4-5, 3-4) from playoff consideration. It marks the fourth time in the past five seasons the Knights have finished sub-.500. That hadn’t happened since the early 1990s.

“I don’t want one game to define our season,” Central coach Jeremy Cordell said. “Their work ethic stands out to me. These guys worked very hard and that says a lot about this group.”

It’s a group that included 28 seniors, many of them starters on offense.

“I am really proud of this group,” Cordell said. “I saw a ton of progress from the summer until now. Guys stepped up in ways we didn’t think they would. We had a lot of senior leadership on the offensive side of the ball. And our defense is pretty young, so we’re excited about that.”

Central was productive on its first two drives but netted only three points.

The Knights’ first drive stalled at the Wildcats’ 2-yard line, but Brock Krohe hit a 20-yard field goal to give the visitors a 3-0 lead with 6:46 left in the first quarter.

Thornton (8-1, 6-1) scored the next 28 points to take control.

Central quarterback Austin Strilko accounted for two scores. He ran 2 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and hit Nolan Hayes from 11 yards out in the third quarter.

Thornton totaled 416 yards of offense and scored seven touchdowns. The Knights ran 13 more plays

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Bolingbrook 22, Homewood-Flossmoor 21 Minooka 16, Plainfield North 14 Lincoln-Way North 28, Lincoln-Way West 21 (OT) Joliet Catholic 35, Marist 28 Lockport 35, Joliet West 6 Wilmington 42, Manteno 35 Providence 36, Lake Forest 6 Plainfield East 52, Plainfield Central 19 Lincoln-Way East 25, Sandburg 21 Lemont 50, T.F. North 6 Thornton 54, Lincoln-Way Central 19 Oswego 28, Plainfield South 7 Oswego East 27, Romeoville 0 Stagg 49, Joliet Central 12 Morris 40, LaSalle-Peru 0 Coal City 28, Seneca 6 Peotone 42, Reed-Custer 14 Dwight 46, Argenta-Oreana 34 but totaled only 222 yards.

“There’s no question they are a good football team and very athletic, especially on the offensive side,” Cordell said of the Wildcats. “I thought they picked their poison and did what they wanted to do. We had a hard time stopping them and as a defensive coach, that’s hard.”

Senior Dan Eber led the Knights with 43 yards rushing on 10 carries. Strilko, also a senior, completed 10 of his 16 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown.

Senior John Ramos caught three passes for 45 yards. Two of those catches were highlight-reel plays.

The first was a one-handed grab on a post pattern down the middle of the field. The other was a tip-toe along the sideline just before the end of the half.

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FOOTBALL: STAGG 49, JOLIET CENTRAL 12

Joliet Central falls to Stagg in season finale

By LARRY LINDHOLM

Shaw Media Correspondent PALOS HILLS – Joliet Central’s sixth straight winless season ended with a 49-12 SouthWest Suburban Blue loss to Stagg on Friday night.

The Steelmen’s touchdowns came on a 5-yard pass from Zach Wisneski to Jomarre McNair with 10:08 left in the second quarter and a 12-yard pass from Wisneski to Kamren Smith on the final play of the third quarter.

Smith finished the night with 40 receiving yards, and Malek Harden rushed for 77 yards for Central (0-9, 0-7). Herbert Hughes rushed for 210 yards on only 10 carries for Stagg (27, 1-6).

Smith has been playing hurt much of the year.

“He took extra time in the training room and tonight we wanted to get him that touchdown for all his hard work,” Steelmen coach Brett Boyter said.

After Wisneski’s touchdown pass to McNair brought the Steelmen within 14-6, Stagg scored the next 35 points to invoke the running clock.

“All week in practice, we reminded the team of who their good runner was,” Boyter said of Hughes. “We knew to win we would have to stop him. We did not do a very good job of that, but give credit to his offensive line tonight, also.”

On the positive side for Central, the Steelmen did not turn the ball over and forced three fumbles.

“We [coaches] told them to go to the ball and that’s what they did,” Boyter said.

Despite the continuation of the long losing streak, Boyter said, “It was an honor to coach these guys.

They gutted it out in practice and gutted it out on the game field. Coaching kids who love the game and give it their all has been very good.”

He told the team afterward: “Adversity won’t stop you from success in life, you overcome it. Bigger and better things are there for you.”

Looking ahead to next season, when the Steelmen will be in the Southwest Prairie Conference, Boyter said, “The new conference is a good thing. We play nine weeks, but it is the nine months in the weight room that will make a difference next year.”

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Joliet Catholic’s Michael Johnson Jr. dives forward for a few additional yards Friday against Marist at Memorial Stadium in Joliet. The Hilltoppers defeated the Red Hawks, 35-28.

FOOTBALL: JOLIET CATHOLIC 35, MARIST 28

Healthier JCA claims share of ESCC title

By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shamedia.com JOLIET – Joliet Catholic Academy celebrated the return of four of its wounded players Friday with a 35-28 East Suburban Catholic victory over Marist at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

The win gives the Hilltoppers (81, 6-1) a share of the ESCC title with Notre Dame and sends them into the Class 5A playoffs with renewed confidence from playing with something close to a full deck.

Guard Shane Raber and wingback Harry Davis returned on the offensive side of the ball, and linebackers Jordan Bates and Brad Krisch were back for the defense. Bates and Davis endured especially long absences.

Bates hadn’t played since the season opener against Providence and Davis fractured his ankle in the first quarter in Week 3.

Contributions from all were needed as playoff-bound Marist (5-4, 4-3) gave JCA all it wanted.

In fact, it was tied 21-21 with less than 5 minutes remaining when Hilltoppers safety Bill Rotnicki intercepted Brendan Skalitzky’s pass over the middle and returned it 19 yards to the JCA 48.

Michael Johnson ignited a touch-

down march with 17- and 14-yard runs and then scored the go-ahead touchdown from 3 yards out. Zach Lukasik’s fourth of five conversion kicks made it 28-21.

Lukasik, who sacked Skalitzky on the play preceding Rotnicki’s pick, sacked him again to help set up a fourth-and-16 on the JCA 17. Marist tried a multi-lateral play, and before it was over, JCA safety Patrick Tippet scooped up the ball and took it 4 yards for the clinching score with 1:33 to go.

“That was nice to get two sacks at critical times in the fourth quarter,” Lukasik said. “Then on that crazy play where we scored, all I remember is the ball winding up 15 yards back down the field and it hadn’t touched the ground until finally Tippet scooped it up and scored.”

At that, Marist came back with a touchdown pass with 25 seconds remaining, but the ensuing onside kick attempt failed, and it was over.

“It was really nice to have our original starters on both sides of the ball,” Lukasik said. “I’m remembering the way it was for the Providence game.”

Skalitzky completed 21 of 37 passes for 324 yards and four touchdowns.

“The biggest problem for our defense was they are a short-passing team,” Lukasik said. “Our big thing

at practice was to work on shallow routes and get everyone to the ball.”

With Davis back, JCA went with Michael Johnson, normally a wingback, in a tailback-like position, with Davis and Ke’Von Johnson at the wings. Michael Johnson rushed for 143 yards in 23 carries and scored twice. Davis chipped in 65 yards in 10 carries and scored once. Ke’Von Johnson contributed 76 in nine carries and caught an 80-yard touchdown pass from Cade Earl.

“We wanted to keep a little surprise for everybody with Michael giving a look at tailback,” Davis said with a smile. “This was our first time using it. We’ll get used to it.”

As for being on the field after watching so many games from the sideline, Davis said. “It did feel good to be back.

I feel like I’m 100 percent. I have to get back at it and get ready for next week.”

“We got our guys back,” JCA coach Dan Sharp said. “We needed them.

Marist is a very good team. The games they lost were tough ones. Between that and the [rainy] weather, we knew it would be tough.

“Regardless, we have to quit shooting ourselves in the foot like we did again tonight. Penalties to kill drives, jumping offside on fourth down, those things are killing us.”

FOOTBALL: LINCOLN-WAY NORTH 28, LINCOLN-WAY WEST 21 (OT)

By MIKE FITZGERALD

Shaw Media Correspondent

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Lincoln-Way West’s Gabriel Montalvo runs the ball against Lincoln-Way North on Friday in Frankfort. West lost to North, 28-21, in overtime. was to get into the playoffs and make a run. We’ve been trying to get better every week. Hopefully, we start peaking at the right time.”

The score was tied at 7 at halftime, but West forced and recovered a North fumble at the Phoenix 14-yard line early in the third quarter. Senior running back Gabe Montalvo scored on an 11yard run to make it 14-7 with 10:32 left

in the quarter.

West took a 21-7 lead when quarterback Connor Lowman hit receiver Jake Mauney with a 19-yard touchdown pass with 4:35 to play in the third quarter.

The Phoenix began their comeback early in the fourth quarter when Arthur found Slager with a 7-yard scoring pass to cut the lead to 21-13 with

AREA FOOTBALL

Carcerano boots Bolingbrook past H-F, into playoffs SUBMITTED REPORTS FLOSSMOOR – After Bolingbrook committed seven turnovers and lost to Lockport, 33-16, in Week 8, the Raiders were on the brink of missing the playoffs for the first time since 1991.

All that remained on the schedule was a visit to No 1-ranked Homewood-Floss-

moor. The task was simple.

Bolingbrook needed to win or it was over.

The improbable happened.

Gino Carcerano kicked a 33yard field goal with 12.6 seconds left Friday night to give the Raiders a stunning 22-21 SouthWest Suburban Blue victory.

Not only did Carcerano boot Bolingbrook into the postseason, but he kicked H-F into a

share of the SWS Blue title with wood-Flossmoor perched at the Lincoln-Way East, which ral- top, it appeared this would be a lied to beat Sandburg. battle for sole possession of secLincoln-Way East 25, Sandburg ond place. Instead, the winner 21: East trailed, 21-10, with less – East – winds up sharing the than 5 minutes left, but mount- title because of Bolingbrook’s ed a furious rally to pull out the win over H-F. Lemont 50, T.F. North 6: Jake SouthWest Suburban Blue victory.

Kirkman rushed 13 times for Both teams were 6-2 overall 167 yards and three touchand 5-1 in the league coming downs and Jeremy Fejedelem in. But with unbeaten Home- and Brandon Cunningham in-

tercepted passes as South Suburban Blue champion Lemont (8-1, 6-0) rolled in its final playoff tuneup. Spencer Nagel completed three of six passes for only 20 yards, but two of them went for touchdowns.

Peotone 42, Reed-Custer 14: A winless season ended for ReedCuster (0-9) while Peotone (36) won for the first time since Week 4.

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FRANKFORT – Lincoln-Way North won the SouthWest Suburban Conference Red championship Friday with a 28-21 overtime win over Lincoln-Way West.

The Phoenix used a 38-yard hookand-ladder play that started with a pass from quarterback Jake Arthur to Drew Slager.

Slager then lateraled to receiver Jaylin Branch, who took the ball down the sideline for a touchdown to cut the Warriors’ lead to 21-19 with 1:35 to play in the fourth quarter. Then Slager caught the game-tying two-point conversion pass.

North (9-0, 7-0) scored first in overtime when Arthur hit a diving Slager with a 10-yard touchdown pass. The Phoenix held the Warriors (7-2, 5-2) on defense to secure the win.

“It was a good game,” West coach Dave Ernst said. “They’re a great team. They have some big-play guys who made some plays there at the end. Offensively, we had a chance to run the clock out at the end, but we couldn’t get it done.”

The Warriors and Phoenix both qualify for the playoffs.

“We have to forget about this one and move on,” Ernst said. “Our goal

10:39 to play. Slager missed the extra point.

The teams traded possessions before West took over on offense on its 20 with 6:41 to play in the fourth quarter. West moved the ball on the ground with Montalvo to its 46 before punting the ball away. The Warriors took 4:11 off the clock on the drive.

North coach George Czart said the Phoenix, who are playing their last season of football because the school will close at the end of the school year, are used to overcoming deficits.

“It’s been our M.O. to be down in big games this year, but we stay positive and our coaches work on solving the problem,” Czart said. “Our kids are resilient. They don’t quit. They have a tough mettle about them.”

Czart, like Ernst, said his team will put this game behind them and get ready for the playoffs.

“We’re closing one book,” Czart said. “We opened the school, and we started 0-9. We’re closing the school, and we finish the regular season 9-0.

Now we have to take it one game at a time. It’s a new game, and a new season.”

Montalvo finished with 120 yards on 32 carries for West while Lowman completed 10 of 21 passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Slager scored three touchdowns for North.

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FOOTBALL: MINOOKA 16, PLAINFIELD NORTH 14

Minooka edges Plainfield N. for 5th win

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com MINOOKA – One team was trying to keep alive its hopes of reaching the playoffs. The other was looking for a share of a conference title and a firstround home playoff game.

Although a fifth victory didn’t guarantee anything, that served as ample motivation for Minooka in its 16-14 Southwest Prairie Conference win over Plainfield North on Friday.

The Indians (5-4, 3-4) took control of a 7-7 contest by scoring twice early in the final quarter and holding off a late challenge by the Tigers (6-3, 5-2), who were looking to share the SPC title with Oswego, whom they defeated last week.

“Our guys were obviously playing for something,” Indians coach Paul Forsythe said. “The kids played well against a six-win team that beat the champs last week. Our team defense was really good and offensively we did just enough. We have a really good senior group, and they came out and gave everything that they had, and it showed.”

Minooka, which had lost three straight and finished with 35 playoff points, moved in front for good at 13-7 with 10:30 left when Jaccor Blakney scored on a 1-yard run.

“We were looking forward to this game, and I knew that we had it in us,” Blakney said. “We may have lost to some other teams, but we’re a lot better than that, so we brought it tonight, and it showed. It was wet, then the rain stopped and it got windy and muddy, but we eventually got the hang of what we needed to do.”

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Minooka’s Adam Nelli and Kenneth Kirkland tackle Plainfield North’s JD Ekowa on Friday in Minooka. The Tigers fell to the Indians, 16-14.

On North’s ensuing series, Blake Parzych hit JD Ekowa as he was throwing a pass, and Matt Brozovich snared the interception and returned it to the Tigers’ 29. Seven plays later, Brennan Loughran made a 26-yard field goal to put the Indians up 16-7 with 6:41 left.

“We came into this game acting like it was our last one, so we played like it was all on the line, and it made us play that much better,” Parzych said. “In the past three games we’ve had a hard time getting both sides of the ball working together, but tonight

we played together and that’s how we got the ‘W.’ ” The Tigers closed to within 16-14 with 2:01 remaining after Ekowa (11 of 33 passing, 150 yards; 13 carries, 79 yards) tossed a 7-yard pass to Ryan Krzystofiak. North got the ball back in the final half minute, but only reached Minooka’s 36-yard line.

“That was a huge win,” Brozovich said. “It was basically win or go home, and we don’t really know if we’re in or out yet. We’ve had a hard time getting the offense and the defense jelling at the same time. But today we were able

to put both sides of the ball to work.

Our offense was moving the ball, and we were doing what we do.”

Minooka took a 7-0 lead with 18 seconds left in the first quarter when John Carnagio (20 of 32 passing, 257 yards) tossed a 20-yard pass to Isaiah Hill (nine catches, 112 yards). North tied it with 5:00 left in the third quarter when Ekowa threw a 19-yard strike to Zach Jarosz.

Right after that tying score, North’s Dillon McCarthy picked off a pass at Minooka’s 34, but the Tigers quickly turned the ball over on downs.

FOOTBALL: PLAINFIELD EAST 52, PLAINFIELD CENTRAL 19

Plainfield East runs over Plainfield Central in finale

By KEVIN RYAN

Shaw Media Correspondent PLAINFIELD – Going into the final week while out of the playoff hunt, one of the only things left on the line is pride.

Despite the rain and muddy field conditions Friday, Plainfield East showed how much pride it still had by beating District 202 and Southwest Prairie Conference rival Plainfield Central, 52-19, Friday night.

“We played hard and our kids practiced hard all week,”

East coach Mike Romeli said.

“We didn’t know what we were getting into, but our seniors continued to lead, and they did a great job tonight.”

The Bengals (4-5, 4-3) began the rout of the Wildcats (0-9, 0-7) when senior quarterback Matt Mazurkiewicz (6 of 14 passing, 109 yards) found Dylan Koch for a 61-yard gain on East’s first drive. A couple of plays later, Mazurkiewicz capped the seven-play drive with a 9-yard touchdown pass to DJ Donofrio for a 6-0 lead.

In the second quarter, the

Bengals poured the points on Central, even as the rain continued to fall. East found the end zone four times, all on running plays. Jalen Hutt scored from 52 yards out, DJ Donofrio on a 2-yard run and Jeremy Reitz from 7 and 17 yards.

Central running back Lovelle Houston scored on a 5-yard run, making it 31-6 at halftime. “ [Reitz] did a good job,” Romeli said. “Our offensive line did a good job in opening up holes for him.”

“Big holes tonight,” Reitz said, crediting his offensive line. “A lot of opportunities, and I want to say thank to my linemen for that.”

To begin the second half, the Bengals converted two Wildcats’ turnovers into touchdowns to make it 45-6.

“It’s little things that separate 0-9 teams from 9-0 teams,” Central coach John Jackson said. “We shot ourselves in the foot, and we don’t even have a foot to shoot anymore.”

The Wildcats got on the

board two more times before their season came to an end.

Trevor Ervin ran it in from 18 yards out, and quarterback Cameron Cercone hit Nate Graves for a 37-yard touchdown as time expired.

By night’s end, both coaches were proud of their seniors.

“The seniors have won a lot of games here,” Romeli said. “They did a good job and continued to fight.”

“The seniors played well and they didn’t quit on me,” Jackson said. “I’m proud of them.”

FOOTBALL: OSWEGO 28, PLAINFIELD SOUTH 7

By KRISTIN SHARP

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prepared, but we didn’t have enough execution.”

Oswego’s Freddy Walton intercepted Howarth at the Plainfield 21, and Chad Marsh scored on the first play from scrimmage to give Oswego a 21-7 lead with 1:45 to play in the third quarter. Midway through the fourth quarter, the Panthers added on as Marsh scored on a 1-yard run.

The rain, which did not let up until the fourth quarter, created sloppy field conditions that resulted in multiple turnovers for both teams.

South’s Kevin Valentine was the first to intercept Frank early in the game, and Mitchell Ganassin grabbed one just before halftime. But the Cougars also lost two fumbles and Howarth was intercepted twice in the second half.

With the help of Minooka’s win over Plainfield North, Oswego won its fifth consecutive SPC championship with a 6-1 record. South tied Plainfield North for second at 5-2.

FOOTBALL: WILMINGTON 42, MANTENO 35

Hawkins, Weaver lead Wilmington past Manteno

By DRAKE SKLEBA

Shaw Media Correspondent WILMINGTON – In a battle between two undefeated Interstate Eight champions, Wilmington outlasted Manteno, 4235, on Friday to claim its 23rd consecutive victory.

For the defending Class 3A champion Wildcats (9-0), running backs Nick Hawkins and Owen Weaver led the attack on a rainy night.

Hawkins went 71 yards to give the Wildcats a 35-28 lead with 10:11 left. James Cox recovered a Manteno fumble with 9:57 left, and Weaver scored his second touchdown from 40 yards. After Alex Hatten’s sixth extra point, Wilmington led, 42-28.

With 7:53 left, Logan Duvall (20 carries, 90 yards), scored his third touchdown to bring Manteno (8-1) within 42-35.

Quarterback Gavin Zimbelman completed 8 of his 20 passes for 212 yards, with 192 com-

ing in the second half.

With a minute to go, Manteno had a third-and-2 at the Wildcats’ 16-yard line. Jake Capwell batted down a Zimbelman pass and then on fourth down, the entire Wildcat defense stuffed Zimbelman on a quarterback keeper to effectively end it.

“This was a great win for us against a very good Manteno team,” Capwell said. “We really shut them down in the first half. We made some mistakes to get them going in the second half. I was able to read Zimbelman and get my hand up on the third down pass.

It was awesome the way the whole defense stuffed him on the sneak to end the game.”

After Manteno struck first on a 12-yard run by Duvall with 10:37 in the first quarter, the opening half belonged to the I-8 Small champion Wilmington’s defense. Brett McWilliams’ first of two sacks forced a Manteno punt, which

“We really played outstanding defense against an outstanding offensive team in the first half. I am really proud of the fact that we have had another perfect regular season and have won 23 consecutive games. We have represented our school and our community well.”

Brett McWilliams, Wilmington football player led to Hawkins’ first touchdown from 21 yards out to tie it at 7 with 7:59 in the half.

Bailey Boswell’s hit separated the ball from Zimbelman and into the hands of Sam Jones in the end zone for a touchdown. With a minute to go in the half, Hawkins scored on fourth-and-goal from the 1 for a 21-7 Wildcat lead.

Steve Smock’s pick of Zimbelman put the finishing touches on the first-half defensive effort. Zimbelman, who entered with 1,739 yards and 23 touchdowns, completed one first-half pass for 20 yards.

“We really played outstand-

ing defense against an outstanding offensive team in the first half,” McWilliams said. “I am really proud of the fact that we have had another perfect regular season and have won 23 consecutive games. We have represented our school and our community well.”

Hawkins had 172 yards on 26 carries and scored three touchdowns, while Weaver rushed for 109 of his 141 yards in the second half, including two 40-yard scoring runs.

“We hit. They hit. It was a real battle and we came out on top,” Weaver said. “The line was outstanding again.”

“It was a great game for us.

We all made some big plays that contributed to this win,” Hawkins said. “It was a great atmosphere between two great teams, and we came out on top.”

One year ago, the Wildcats and Panthers entered this game with identical 8-0 marks, and Wilmington came out on top, 21-7.

“What a great football game between two great football teams,” Wildcats coach Jeff Reents said. “It truly is a shame someone had to lose.

Manteno’s offense is unbelievable. Our defense really stepped up in the first half.

“We really ran the ball well with Nick and Owen. We made the big stop at the end to get this victory. This is a tough one for both of us to bounce back from, with the playoffs next week. It’s great to have a Week 9 battle of unbeaten teams but it really drains you emotionally.”

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OSWEGO – Plainfield South ended the regular season with a 28-7 Southwest Prairie Conference loss Friday against Oswego.

Even though the Cougars missed a shot at a share of the SPC title, they left the field feeling a 5-4 record with 43 playoff points would be enough to earn a spot in the Class 8A playoffs.

“I think we’ve got a better than average chance to get in, but we’re going to find out,” Plainfield South coach Ken Bublitz said. “I just hope for these kids’ sake because they played their tails off. Now we’ll just have to see.”

South received the opening kickoff but fumbled on its first play from scrimmage to set the tone for the night.

Oswego responded with its Steven Buyansky for Shaw Media first touchdown – a 3-yard Plainfield South running back Jake Maher breaks a tackle to gain more quarterback sneak from Steyards Friday in South’s 28-7 loss to Oswego. ven Frank – and the Panthers

went ahead 14-0 early in the second quarter.

The Cougars put together a 13-play drive to get on the scoreboard and came up big on a fourth-and-12 situation when quarterback Jackson Howarth found Austin Deal for a 21-yard gain to the Oswego 12. Two plays later, Howarth threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Jake Portz.

Enrique Carbajal’s extra point made it 14-7.

“We got out to a slow start, but then we responded to it,” Bublitz said. “We had enough plays to get it close at halftime, and what we needed to do in the third quarter was find a way to get control and get momentum going our way, and we just couldn’t do that.

“Credit Oswego. They made plays when they needed to, and we just didn’t make enough plays. I really liked what our kids brought to the table, and I was very impressed with how the kids prepared this week. We were

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: ST. FRANCIS 35, LINDENWOOD-BELLEVILLE 34

Magee twins help USF survive

By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Magee twins, both Plainfield South graduates, were hard at work Saturday afternoon, and University of St Francis needed every ounce of their energy John Magee rushed 25 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns, and caught four passes for 38 yards to lead the Saints to a wild 35-34 nonconference victory over Lindenwood-Belleville at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

“John Magee is pretty good,” USF coach Joe Curry said with a smile. “I think he got mad after he fumbled in the first half, and he wanted to make up for it.”

Of course, if not for Sheldon Magee’s 59-yard touchdown catch and run with 12:49 left that extended USF’s lead to 28-20, the outcome might have been different.

“God is good,” Sheldon explained his touchdown. “Anything can happen. That’s why every play matters.”

Sheldon, who caught two passes for 73 yards in all, had a defender on him deep down the right sideline. He went up over the coverage, caught the throw from quarterback Don Butkus, stayed inbounds and kept his balance before turning on the jets and racing to the end zone.

“Sheldon kept asking me to run that play,” Curry said.

“He kept saying, ‘Bubble and go, bubble and go. I’ve got it.’

Then after I finally did call it and it worked, he came up to me and said, ‘I told you so.’ ” “Great players make great plays,” John Magee said.

“Sheldon’s touchdown really helped us. It was huge. Big plays like that deflate the other team.”

John Magee’s contributions were a day-long ordeal.

He scored on runs of 5 yards in the first quarter and 12 tough yards midway through the fourth quarter to account for St. Francis’ first and last points. He also gained 14 yards on a huge third-and-3 play late in the game, after which the

Saints were able to run out the clock and preserve the victory.

“I feel good. It’s nice to help the team,” John said. “That’s the way you win games. You pound the rock, pound the rock.”

The defense, a staple all season for the Saints (6-2), played well early. Lineman Calvin Brayboy (Bolingbrook) had three sacks in the first half alone. He also forced a fumble and finished with eight tackles, including five solos.

Along the way, however, Lindenwood (2-5) recovered offensively and finished with 414 total yards, including 205 rushing, to USF’s 447 total. Two weeks ago, the Saints had the No. 1-ranked rushing defense in the NAIA. “It’s never easy,” Curry said. “Our guys fought hard, but they had our defense on the ropes. When that happens, we expect our offense to pick us up.

“If we stop the run, that’s when Brayboy and those guys up front can take a shot at the quarterback. That’s when

they’re at their best. But they [the Lynx] had us scrambling a bit.”

Butkus, who rushed for a touchdown and had a 41-yard run, completed 17 of 24 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns – a 74-yarder to Adam Morrison, who broke through two potential tacklers just after making the catch, and the 59-yarder to Sheldon Magee.

The Saints grabbed a 14-0 lead early.

It was 14-7 at the half, and the only time St. Francis trailed was 20-14 late in the third quarter. However, the offense rode to the rescue.

“Our defense has had a lot of good games,” John Magee said. “They have bailed us out.”

This time the Magee twins and the rest of the offense were entrusted with making sure of the “W.” “It was good that our guys fought hard,” Curry said. “But like I told them, if we want to compete in the playoffs, this was not a playoff performance.”

FOOTBALL: PROVIDENCE 36, LAKE FOREST ACADEMY 6

Providence ends season with 30-point victory

By SCOTT EHLING

Shaw Media Correspondent NEW LENOX – Heading into the last game of the year Friday, the message was simple from Providence Catholic coach Mark Coglianese to his team: Win for our seniors.

Wins have been hard to come by for the defending Class 7A champion Celtics.

However, the message was received loud and clear.

Senior running back Mike Markasovic totaled 172 yards from scrimmage (115 rushing, 37 passing and 20 receiving), scored two rushing touchdowns and added a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to lead the Celtics to a 36-6 victory over nonconference foe Lake Forest Academy.

The Celtics (3-6) overcame three first-half turnovers and

finished with 340 yards of offense while limiting LFA to 188 total yards.

Celtics junior running back Richie Warfield rushed 13 times for 57 yards and a touchdown, and sophomore quarterback Caden Kalinowski hit 8 of 11 passes for 99 yards and a score. On special teams, senior Zach Pych blocked a field goal and a point-after try.

“We definitely wanted to come out and get a win,” Coglianese said. “We wanted to win for our seniors and try and get everybody in. We didn’t come out as strong as we wanted, but our kids came out focused in the second half and extended our lead.”

After a three-and-out by LFA to start, Providence went to its bag of tricks as it executed a double pass (Jared Drake to Markasovic to Nate Griffin)

for 37 yards. Five plays later, Warfield scored on a 5-yard run for a 7-0 lead.

“I’m happy for the senior class as they are able to go out on somewhat of a positive note,” Warfield said. “A lot of things did not go our way this season but sometimes that happens in life. We all learned how to face adversity.”

LFA (3-6) had a chance to score later in the second quarter, but Pych blocked a 39-yard field-goal attempt. Two plays later, Providence turned the ball over deep in Celtics’ territory.

Five plays later, Joseph scored on a 9-yard run, but Pych and senior linebacker Dan McDonald blocked the kick to leave it 7-6 with 45 seconds left in the half. Providence grabbed the momentum back as Markasovic took the

ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown and a 14-6 halftime lead.

“I was patient at first and then just saw a huge hole and just ran my [butt] off,” Markasovic said. “Tonight, we just wanted to come out on top. I’m happy. I have a smile on my face. I love these guys and they mean the world to me.”

After the Celtics’ first drive of the second half came up empty, Markasovic took over.

Replacing a banged-up Warfield, Markasovic finished a seven-play, 41-yard drive with an 11-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 21-6 with 5:02 left in the third quarter.

After the Caxys’ next drive stalled to end the third quarter, Markasovic broke it wide open on the next play as his 84-yard touchdown run gave Providence a 28-6 lead.

FOOTBALL: OSWEGO EAST 27, ROMEOVILLE 0

Romeoville falls in finale to Oswego E.

By LAURA M. MEDINA

Shaw Media Correspondent ROMEOVILLE – Romeoville dropped a 27-0 decision to Southwest Prairie Conference foe Oswego East on Friday night.

For the Spartans (1-8, 1-6), the loss was the last go-around for 10 seniors who were honored before the game. Meanwhile, the Wolves (6-3, 4-3) clinched a playoff berth.

“My guys showed character,” Romeoville coach Oliver Gibson said. “First, credit Oswego East.

They came out here, fought for a playoff spot, and they got it.

They did a good job coaching, a good job game-planning. But it’s really about my seniors and my guys. It was a very winnable game. We actually improved, and it’s hard to see improvement in defeat. I’m proud of them, but it’s a lesson in if we don’t do the little things, then we fall through the cracks and it’s 27-0.”

The Spartans fell behind, 7-0, after the first 1:52, their first drive culminated in a turnover in the end zone. That was the first of the Spartans’ five turnovers, including four interceptions. The second interception came on their second possession and it resulted in another Oswego East touchdown to make it 14-0 with 7:03 left in the first half.

The Wolves added a 34-yard field goal in the final seconds of the half to take a 17-0 lead.

“The first quarter was manageable, and in the second half, we were still in it, but we needed to finish it,” Gibson said. “It’s the little things.”

From there, the game was well in hand for the Wolves.

“As a coach, there aren’t too many positives, but for the players, there are a lot of things,” Gibson said. “Senior Anthony Kitchens, who played quarterback, is a heck of an athlete. We have two special running backs with Tyree Allen and Jordan Nettles. Those kids are going to be special.

“It feels bad when you lose. I feel bad for our seniors because we had a good group. They were small but they’re mighty.”

BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: IHSA CLASS 3A MINOOKA REGIONAL

By CURT HERRON

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• Sunday, October 25, 2015

CHANNAHON – Minooka’s cross country program claimed its first sweep of girls and boys regionals since 2011 when it easily won both titles Saturday in its own Class 3A meet at Channahon Community Park.

Coach Kevin Gummerson’s girls team defeated Lincoln-Way Central, 2262, for top honors and his boys squad prevailed, 40-69, over United Township for first place. As a result, both advance to next Saturday’s Normal Community Sectional.

The Indians also had the individual champion in each race, with Ashley Tutt taking first place in the opener and Soren Knudsen following that with a win in the finale.

Tutt (17:41) easily won the girls race, finishing 32 seconds ahead of teammate Mackenzie Callahan (18:13). Morgan Crouch (18:30) took third, Vivian Van Eck (18:35) was fourth and Katelyn Gall (19:33), Katelyn Egetimeier (19:38) and Emily Ellis (19:41) placed 12th to 14th.

“Regionals are important, but we really want to be at our best at state,” Tutt said. “I feel like this year, since the summer, we’ve really come together since we all have the same goal. We’ve all been pushing each other since we all want a trophy. We just need to keep everyone healthy and work really hard these next two weeks.”

The Indians’ girls, who are ranked third in Class 3A, won easily despite not running one of their top individuals, Emily Shelton. As the lone senior regular on the team, Crouch is excited about what they might be able to accomplish during the next two weeks.

“It’s been so exciting this year, especially since I’m a senior,” Crouch said.

“We’re looking to do some big things at sectionals and at state. This team has been amazing this season by working together and the results are starting to come in, so that’s great. Even though we have a really young team, the dedication that everyone has put in is un-

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Minooka’s Ashley Tutt came in first place with a time of 17:41 to help lead the Indians to a first-place team finish at the IHSA Class 3A Minooka Regional on Saturday in Channahon Park in Channahon. believable.”

The Knights girls were led by Kelly Robbins (sixth, 18:59), Jenna Diers (eighth, 19:05), Madison Smith (ninth, 19:21), Gretchen Zirgaitis (11th, 19:28) and Dana Boucher (28th, 20:34).

Also advancing to the sectional were Providence Catholic’s Erynn Wakefield (30th, 20:42) and Savannah Baker (36th, 21:00).

In the boys race, Knudsen (15:32) trailed UT’s Kyle Riege and Dalton Martin during the late stages but made a big closing move to beat Riege by 13 seconds.

“I knew that it wasn’t just going to

be handed to me,” Knudsen said. “I knew that Kyle had some really good times, so I was just looking to key off of him. With about 1,200 meters to go, I felt comfortable so I just took it right there. I was feeling pretty good, but about four weeks ago, I got a bit of an injury. So I’m happy with where I’m at under the circumstances.”

Other finishers for the Indians were Justin Tutt (fourth, 15:56), Miguel Lomeli (ninth, 16:06), Jordan Freese (12th, 16:20), Jack Sullivan (14th, 16:27), Ethan Milles (17th, 16:31) and Cody Hoshell (18th, 16:31).

“Our goal coming in was to get a re-

gional championship since we hadn’t won one in a few years,” Justin Tutt said. “The past two years have kind of been rebuilding ones for us but we’ve got some new kids who’ve stepped up, so it feels like we’re getting back in the game. All of us work hard and have so much determination. We’re striving to get back to state.”

Lincoln-Way Central took third with 96 points to also advance. Leading the Knights were Nathan Coppens (11th, 16:09), Nate Rittenbacher (13th, 16:25), Andrew Englert (22nd, 16:44), Zak Hutchinson (24th, 16:49) and Tony Brongiel (26th, 16:56).

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BOYS SOCCER: CLASS 2A LINCOLN-WAY WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC 1, LINCOLN-WAY WEST 0

Providence edges Lincoln-Way West for title

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com NEW LENOX – While the boys soccer season hasn’t played out as Providence Catholic and Lincoln-Way West had hoped, the two sides had the chance to experience a highlight Saturday when they met for a regional championship.

The Celtics scored in the 12th minute to grab the early lead and then made sure that the goal would stand, as they went on to capture a 1-0 victory over the Warriors in the finals of the Class 2A Lincoln-Way West Regional.

Kevin Sullivan fired a liner that keeper Connor O’Shaughnessy deflected in front of the net where Luke Picard alertly lunged toward the loose ball and put it in.

“We knew what we needed

to do before the game and got it done,” Sullivan said. “It was nice to see Luke crashing the goal. His goal really set the tone and we moved the ball around well after that and stayed composed the entire game. We started off well this season then kind of fell down but the last three games we’ve progressed well.”

Providence (10-9-1) won its first regional title since 2009 and advances to Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. Lincoln-Way West Sectional, where it meets Manteno.

“Our season has had some ups and downs,” Celtics coach Dan Potempa said. “We’ve had some good games and some bad games, but we tried to stay as positive as possible in those tough games. We thought we had the talent and ability so that we could get there if we kept working. The boys didn’t

give up and that’s what I’m most proud of them for.”

Neither side had many chances in the opening half.

Near the midpoint, Celtic Bernie O’Donnell was thwarted and later in the half, Cam Cutler was also denied. West (9-9-4) responded with two free kicks from Justin Yaeger in the first 40 minutes.

During the final half, Yaeger sent in a free kick that Tim Cucci headed toward keeper Dan Porter. Then in the final quarter, Celtics’ P.J. Kowalkowski fired in a long free kick that keeper Gus Petrungaro punched over the net and O’Donnell’s subsequent corner kick was cleared by a defender before West’s Jay Bumstead flicked a shot toward the net.

“We’re so close to this school that we just try to make it our home away from home,”

Kowalkowski said. “We wanted to start off good and Celtic Nation came in force. We had a rough start to our season but the last couple of games we’ve pulled it together and bonded as a team. Although most of us are seniors, it took us awhile to bond together.”

In the 70th minute, Cutler bounced one off the post, and then in the 75th minute, West’s John Farrell got free and drove toward the goal but Porter came out to break up the try.

“I didn’t think that I would get him at first,” Porter said.

“But I came out, stayed big and kept the size of the goal down and apparently it worked. We were a little shaky at the start but we’re coming together as a team at the right time. Our team is a little more serious now knowing that nothing is guaranteed. Everyone is play-

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ing their heart out on every play.”

The Warriors kept up the pressure down the stretch with Cucci heading another Yaeger free kick toward the net before Porter stopped a late attempt by Yaeger to preserve the shutout.

It was a tough ending for West, which started strong this season but was slowed by injuries, including some in the playoffs.

“Our guys stayed hungry and pressed to the final whistle,” Warriors coach Jeff Theiss said. “Some times you just have to give the other team credit. Providence was very strong and scored that goal and remained dangerous throughout the game. We stood strong when we needed to and kept it a one-goal game and did generate some chances at the end.”

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Joliet W. puts up fight in loss to Normal Bolingbrook

By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Joliet West soccer team did everything but get the ball in the net Friday afternoon.

The result was a 2-0 loss to Normal Community in the championship game of the Class 3A Joliet West Regional.

Normal is the No. 1 seed in Sub-Sectional A of the Collinsville Sectional, and West was No. 5.

Ironmen sophomore Austin Woodside, who was making his first varsity start in goal, was instrumental in preventing the Tigers (13-9-1) from advancing in the tournament.

“They have a good keeper,” West coach Patrick Korthauer said. “He played extremely well. He was on frame, on frame, on frame. He kept responding.”

Big and athletic forward Emmanuel Ndjoli scored both goals for Normal.

The first came from 25 yards out after a juke move with 37:10 still remaining in the first half.

His second came with 10:22 left in the game when he moved down the left sideline and beat West keeper Jaime Reyes.

West’s Felipe Ortiz and Ivan Ar-

“We played extremely well and did not give up until the very end. Even when we could see the end in sight, when it’s hard to keep going, we kept fighting.”

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menta had near-misses on scoring opportunities in the first half.

Elber Haro, Michael Vallejo, Ivan Lopez, Jayson Graves and Alex Meyers had potential scores go awry in the second half because of Woodside.

Graves is a captain and plays defense, but with a little over 10 minutes left, Korthauer moved him up front with the hopes he could jumpstart the offense.

It almost happened moments after Graves moved to forward, but Woodside made the save.

“He [Graves] has played every minute this season at one position, but we thought we would move him up to see what he could do,” Korthauer said. “He gave it his all

for five or six minutes and then we moved him back.

“All the great buildup we had to get into position to score was good, but the final touch eluded us tonight. Our defense has been so strong all season, but what it came down to is them taking advantage of their opportunities and us not taking advantage of ours.”

Korthauer noted that despite what the seeds indicated, “the rankings go out the window. Our expectation was to win tonight. If we played our best, if the chips fell the way we hoped, we thought we would win.”

As the coach said, even after Ndjoli scored his second goal, the Tigers gave their all.

“We played extremely well and did not give up until the very end,” Korthauer said. “Even when we could see the end in sight, when it’s hard to keep going, we kept fighting.

“Our program is on such an upswing the last couple of years because of that senior class we are losing. Our next goal will be to build on what they did.”

West had 13 seniors on the roster.

Normal advances to face Moline in the Collinsville Sectional on Tuesday.

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BOLINGBROOK – Bolingbrook’s boys soccer team made history Friday when it defeated Metea Valley 1-0 to became the first area team to win a regional title in a seeded sectional tournament involving teams from the Naperville area.

Coach Jamie Clemmons’ Raiders (18-43) recorded their 16th shutout to advance to Tuesday’s 4:30 p.m. Metea Valley Sectional semifinals against Naperville North.

Bradley-Bourbonnais 1, Romeoville 0 (PK):

After remaining scoreless through two overtimes, Saturday’s 3A Lincoln-Way North Regional final was decided on penalty kicks, where the Spartans fell short, 5-3.

Naperville Central 3, Plainfield North 2:

The Tigers lost the 3A regional final to the host.

Geneseo 1, Morris 0: Morris fell in Saturday’s 2A LaSalle-Peru Regional title match.

Naperville North 2, Plainfield Central 0:

The Wildcats saw their season come to an end when they fell to the host Huskies in the 3A regional final Friday..

Washington 2, Lemont 1: The Indians came up short in their own 2A regional final Friday.

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CLASS 3A PLAINFIELD SOUTH CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL

Power of the pack powers Lockport

By JEFF DeGRAW

Shaw Media Correspondent SHOREWOOD – The power of the pack spurred Lockport’s girls cross country team to a first-place finish Saturday at the Class 3A Plainfield South Regional at Hammel Woods.

The Porters used a 3-5-6-1112 finish and only a 28-second split between those five runners to score 37 points.

Benet Academy was second (66). Plainfield South in fifth and Bolingbrook sixth were the other local team qualifiers for next Saturday’s Hinsdale Central Sectional at Katherine Legge Memorial Park.

“We always have a plan to start as a pack, especially the first mile,” said Porter Karlee Stortz, who finished sixth.

“Then at that point we will ad-

just as the race goes on.”

Lockport’s Morgan Bollinger worked her way all the way back up and finished third (18:26).

“We always talk to each other through the race and we really did that today,” Bollinger said.

“After two miles we just said, ‘let’s go,’ ” said Aubrey Friedrich, who was fifth (18:27).

Kate Wojcikiewicz finished 11th (18:49) and Alicia Ary rounded out the top five in 12th (18:54) for the Porters.

“We are healthy and that is important now,” said Porters coach Erin Truesdale. “Next week, we need to move our pack up some and try to get that 1-5 split even lower.”

Plainfield South was led by the seventh-place finish of

to secure the local qualifying spots for next week’s sectional. Downers Grove South won with 33 points.

“We are moving on and that is what is important,” South coach Jason Crowe said. “We will prepare and be ready for next week. Our top four ran well today.”

South was led by John Partee in third, Andy Bhatia fourth, Hunter Dyer seventh and Austin Brown ninth. Fifth runner Christian Knowlton finished 20th.

Romeoville had No. 1 runner Ian Irvine fall about halfway through the race, but Zeke Cabanas (11th) and BOYS’ RACE Dan Ford (17th) helped lead On the boys’ side, Plain- the Spartans. Irvine finished field South was second (43 23rd. points), Romeoville fourth “We are pretty happy,” (127) and Lockport sixth (176) Romeoville coach Rick Della-

Alexis Grigg (18:32), followed

by Greta Carlberg 15th, Jozelyn Macclas 18th, Daijah Brown 31st and Katie Cole 33rd.

“We live to fight another day,” South coach Dan Shuman said.

Bolingbrook’s sixth-place finish was led by Marissa Caputo, who placed 13th in 18:57.

Plainfield East’s Elizabeth Conklin, Emma Vasquez, Alyssa Suarez and Vivian Medrano qualified as individuals for the sectional. The final individual qualifying spot went to Plainfield Central’s Jessica Homan.

morte said. “I’m very proud of the way everyone really stepped up and came through, especially when Ian (Irvine) went down.”

Lockport’s sixth place and final qualifying spot was a surprise to many.

“This is good, this is good – we are so young,” said an emotional Tom Razo, the longtime Porters mentor.

The Porters were led by the 26th-place finish of Cade Musich and had only a 33-second 1-5 split.

Plainfield East grabbed two individual qualifiers as Emmanuel Angomas finished 18th and Tyler Kiskwas was 33rd. Bolingbrook had the other three individuals as Bjorn Shroda (28th), Joshia Beyler (36th) and Caleb Robertson (39th) all advance.

GIRLS TENNIS STATE TOURNAMENT

Eight area tennis players reach Day 2 at state STAFF REPORTS

BUFFALO GROVE – The area’s remaining girls tennis players who were still competing at the IHSA finals saw their seasons come to an end Friday.

Joliet Catholic Academy senior Nina Bertino and the Angels doubles team of juniors Maddie Bauer and McCoy Hutchison both went 0-2 after winning their first three matches Thursday to assure them of a berth in the final 16 in the tournament.

Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media After losing to Niles Joliet Catholic Academy’s Maddie Bauer (right) and McCoy Hutchison North’s Michele Bacalla – compete in doubles in last week’s Plainfield North Sectional. Bauer who was seeded between fifth and eighth – Bertino fell, 7-5, and Hutchison finished in the top 16 at state.

6-2, to Elk Grove’s Jelena Vujanic to conclude her fourth state trip.

Hutchison and Bauer lost to Lyons Township’s Stefana Vasic and Lahari Yelamanchili – before dropping a 7-5, 6-4 decision to Homewood-Flossmoor’s Brittany Henry and Kaela Mack to end their third visit at state.

J o l i e t T o w n s h i p s o p homore Eileen Carney and Plainfield North sophomore Gabby Ochalik both went 1-1 on Friday to complete their second state appearances.

Carney finished with a 4-2 mark at state while Ochalik won three of her five matches.

After beating U-High’s

Christina Su, Carney lost, 6-3, 6-1, to Wheaton Warrenville South’s Samantha Choi.

Ochalik defeated Lane Tech’s Hallie Leblebijian before falling, 6-1, 6-4, to Elk Grove’s Jelena Vujanic, who then went on to defeat Bertino.

Providence Catholic’s Hannah Davis also competed at state for a fourth time.

She played one match Friday, dropping a 7-6 (5), 6-1 decision to Maine South’s Jennifer Ptak.

Plainfield North senior Kendall Junger and junior Meg Chadick dropped their lone match on Friday, a 6-4, 6-1 setback to Highland Park’s Jordan Abt and Phoebe Sacks.

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Lincoln-Way West also won the girls race 42-84 over Illiana Christian. Leading the Warriors were Teagan Lyke (second, 20:11), Madisen Feehan (fifth, 20:45), Natalie Krol (eighth, 21:01) and Jenna Fiore (ninth, 21:04). Morris (112) took fifth while Joliet Catholic (115) was sixth. Morris was led

by Sabrina Baftini (13th, 21:26) while JCA was paced by Emma Class 2A Crete-Monee Re- McSteen (15th, 21:29) and Kelly gional: Lincoln-Way West’s Testin (16th, 21:33).

Evan Mitchell won in 16:25 to help his team take first in GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Minooka takes third: After Saturday’s meet. West beat LaSalle-Peru, 32-54, for the title going 3-0 on Friday to advance while Morris (89) was third to gold, Minooka lost to Norand Providence Catholic (113) mal Community, 15-25, 25-19, 25-23, and beat Lyons, 21-25, 25took fifth.

Other Warriors leaders 18, 25-18, to place third at the were John Stiglic (second, Lyons Township tournament.

16:47), Ryan Taylor (eighth, Ginger Perinar led the Indians 17:10), Peter Motto (ninth, (25-10) with 64 kills, 15 blocks 17:11) and Brady Green (12th, and 43 digs. Alli Papesh con17:17). Morris was led by Zach tributed 39 kills, 12 blocks and Chapman (fifth, 17:02) and Jor- 37 digs. Maddie Alessio had a dan Olson (11th, 17:15), while team-high 76 digs and BrookMike Higgins (third, 16:58) lyn Bachmann had a teamhigh 135 assists. Holly Bonde paced the Celtics.

(18 kills, 22 blocks) and Emily Hise (16 kills, 15 blocks, 4 aces) also posted strong numbers.

Thursday. Janelle Brehm had nine kills and nine digs, and Addison Polite had 16 assists.

Joliet Catholic 25-25, Seton Ashley Hood had 13 assists and 1-5: For the 15th straight sea- seven digs. Jasmine Cook had son, JCA reached the 20-win five aces, Ryan Friend addmark Thursday with the East ed two blocks and eight digs, Suburban Catholic win. Me- and Calleen Soper added three gan Melone and Sarah Nahas kills.

Reed-Custer 25-21-27, Seneca had nine and eight assists, respectively, for the Angels 17-25-25: Mallory Alton had 16 (20-12). Addy Alt had seven assists and an ace, and Kailey aces while Brenna Testa and O’Connor had four kills and Morgan Leuszler tallied three five blocks to lead Reed-Custer of their own. Jessica Simon in Thursday’s I-8 Small win. and Andriana Acosta each had three kills, and Caroline Ley WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL McKendree 3, Lewis 2: No. had eight digs.

Grant Park 25-25, Gard- 18 Lewis women’s volleyner-South Wilmington 15-10: ball’s fifth consecutive five-set Marlana Ferrari led GSW (16- match did not end as well as 6, 8-4) on Friday with three the first four. The Flyers endkills. Celia Barna added two ed their 21-match win streak kills and three assists while in the 29-31, 31-29, 25-13, 22-25, Sydney Perkins had three aces 15-12 Great Lakes Valley road and five assists and Kaylee loss. Aly Schneider led Lewis (22-2, 10-1 GLVC) with 18 kills.

Steichen two blocks.

DeKalb 25-20-30, Morris Alexis Davito hit .364 with 15 14-25-28: Kaylin Korte had kills and six digs. On Friday, 19 kills, seven digs and two the Flyers topped UIS, 25-11, blocks for Morris (13-17-2, 3-5) 25-19, 20-25, 14-25, 15-8.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 49, EASTERN MICHIGAN 21

Huskies blow out Eastern Michigan early, cruise to easy victory

By JESSE SEVERSON

jseverson@shawmedia.com DeKALB – The Northern Illinois football team didn’t leave it to chance this time against Eastern Michigan.

After eking out a win against Eastern Michigan last season, the Huskies had the win secured by halftime and bullied the Eagles in a 49-21 victory on homecoming on a windy Saturday afternoon at Huskie Stadium.

“You never underestimate winning in any way, shape or form,” Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey said.

Junior running back Joel Bouagnon continued his strong season, rushing 26 times for 136 yards and a touchdown. He has 861 rushing yards on the season and 14 touchdowns – the latter of which put him in a tie for second in the nation after the Huskies’ game. He has rushed for at least 100 yards in five of the Huskies’ eight games this season, including four straight.

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Northern Illinois running Joel Bouagnon waltzes into the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown Saturday against Eastern Michigan at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Backup running back Jordan Huff had the longest play of the game late in the second quarter and finished with 128 yards on 13 carries and a score.

It was the first time the Huskies had two players with at least 100 rushing yards in a

game since Miami (Ohio) on Oct. 18, 2014 (Drew Hare and Cameron Stingily). As a team, the Huskies finished with 322 rushing yards against the Eagles, who came into the game averaging a conference-worst 343 a game.

The Huskies (5-3 overall, 3-1 in Mid-American Conference West) outgained the Eagles (1-7 overall, 0-4 in MAC West), 591376, on the day.

Junior quarterback Drew Hare was efficient again, going 24 for 38 with 269 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.

Senior receiver Tommylee Lewis, who turned 23 on Saturday, finished with seven catches and 80 yards – both season highs – and a touchdown, and junior receiver Kenny Golladay added six receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.

Eastern Michigan starting quarterback Reggie Bell, who missed five games earlier this season with a broken jaw, did not play Saturday against the Huskies.

Carey said he didn’t know Bell, who was injured against Toledo last week, would be out coming into the game.

“They played that close to the vest,” Carey said.

Quarterback Brogan Roback

went 26 for 43 with 219 yards and an interception for the Eagles in his sixth start of the season. Running back Darius Jackson, who came into the game second in the conference in rushing yards and touchdowns, finished with 101 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively for the Huskies, senior safety Marlon Moore had a team-high 11 tackles and sophomore Bobby Jones, who is the reigning MAC Defensive Player of the Week, added 10. Freshman linebacker Juwuan Johnson had his first interception of the season for Northern Illinois.

“On film, [Jackson] looked pretty good,” Jones said. “I knew that I had to wrap up and tackle pretty well.”

Junior linebacker Sean Folliard, who was third on the team with tackles on the season, did not play against Eastern Michigan because of an illness he caught during the week. Junior wide receiver Chad Beebe missed the game against Miami because of illness.

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ORLAND PARK – Joliet West cross country runner Maddie Blaauw won Saturday’s Class 3A Andrew Regional in 18:56, while Lincoln-Way East’s girls beat Lincoln-Way North, 28-67, for top honors.

Leading the Griffins were Jenna Couwenhoven (second, 19:06), Erin Couwenhoven (fifth, 19:21), Katie DeJulius (sixth, 19:40), Alyssa Vogt (seventh, 19:49), Rachel Troeger (eighth, 20:09), Sabrina Bisaga (12th, 20:24) and Lindsey Ball (13th, 20:30).

West (79) was third while Joliet Central (101) took fourth.

Other top Tigers runners were Kiersten Perry (fourth, 19:20) and Bella Betlejeski (21st, 21:03). Central was led by Morayma Barron (11th, 20:18), Laisha Corona (19th, 21:00) and Andrea Gonzalez (20th, 21:01).

In the boys race, Joliet Central (69) took third, Lincoln-Way East (106) was fourth and Joliet West (123) finished

fifth. The Steelmen were led by Raul Rosendo (second, 15:35), Vicente Moreno (ninth, 16:11), David Carter (16th, 16:35) and Andre Martinez (18th, 16:50).

East was paced by Scott Platek (fifth, 15:47), Josh Perch (19th, 16:52) and Jake West (21st, 17:00). West was led by Mario Scarcelli (11th, 16:14) and Sergio Hernandez (15th, 16:31).

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Wisconsin receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter Sunday game against Illinois in Champaign. The Badgers won, 24-13.

WISCONSIN 24, ILLINOIS 13

Houston, Badgers roll past Illinois

By DAVID MERCER

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CHAMPAIGN – Early in the first quarter Saturday, Illinois defensive end Carroll Phillips drove Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave to the ground on a hard sack.

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said Stave passed the sideline concussion protocol, but when the quarterback went back in the game he didn’t look right.

“You could tell he wasn’t getting the plays,” Chryst said, forcing him to turn to Bart Houston. “We thought Bart was going to be our best chance on it.”

Chryst thought right.

Houston was 27 of 33 for 232 yards, leading Wisconsin (6-2, 3-1 Big Ten) to a 24-13 victory at Illinois.

The junior threw for two touchdowns and had two interceptions. Before Saturday, Houston was 5 of 9 passing in three brief appearances this season and had thrown just four passes in his first two years at Wisconsin.

Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt (12) drops back to pass during the first quarter against Wisconsin.

“Yeah, I’ve been waiting years – three or four or something like that – so yeah, it’s fun to play the game again,” Houston said.

The loss was the second in a row for Illinois (4-3, 1-2), a team struggling with injuries and facing four of its last five games on the road.

Statistically, Wisconsin dominated Illinois, gaining 419 yards to 333, running 80 plays to 56 for the Illini and keeping the

ball for over 40 minutes.

But interim Illinois coach Bill Cubit said they were just a handful of missed plays away from a potential win.

“I give their guys a lot of credit, and I still think we were right there,” Cubit said. “When we have the chance to make a big play, we’ve got to make it.”

Wisconsin looked in charge midway through the third quarter but Illinois was still well within range, trailing 17-

That all changed, though, over the next two possessions.

Wisconsin ground out a 13play, 65-yard drive that chewed up 7 minutes and 39 seconds, and ended with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Houston to Alex Erickson for a two-score advantage.

The Badger defense iced it when Lunt threw a ball that linebacker T.J. Edwards tipped and safety Michael Caputo picked off at the Badger’s 49.

Illinois never threatened again.

Erickson was Houston’s top target Saturday. The senior receiver caught 10 balls for 96 yards and the touchdown.

He was also Wisconsin’s top rusher with four carries for 81 yards.

Houston found his rhythm early with Robert Wheelwright.

Six plays after Stave’s exit, Houston threw to Wheelwright, who reached over an Illinois defensive back to pull down a 23-yard touchdown pass. That gave Badgers their first lead at 7-3, less than a minute into the second quarter.

LINCOLN, Neb. – This time Northwestern prevailed in yet another close game with Nebraska.

Clayton Thorson’s 37yard touchdown pass to Dan Vitale and Jack Mitchell’s third field goal gave the Wildcats an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter and they hung on to win 30-28 on Saturday.

Nebraska won on a Hail Mary the last time Northwestern visited Memorial Stadium. In the teams’ five meetings since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten, four have been decided by three points or less.

The Wildcats (6-2, 2-2 Big Ten) bounced back from consecutive losses of 38-0 to Michigan and 40-10 to Iowa and became bowl eligible for the first time since 2012.

No. 1 Ohio State 49, Rutgers 7: At Piscataway, New Jer-

sey, J.T. Barrett threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores in his first start of the season, leading No. 1 Ohio State to a victory against Rutgers and ensuring at least two weeks of quarterback stability for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State (8-0, 4-0 Big Ten) extended its winning streak to 21 games, best in the nation, and heads into its off week with no doubt who the starting QB will be when Minnesota comes to Columbus on Nov. 7.

Penn St 31, Maryland 30:

At Baltimore, On a day he completed only 13 passes, Christian Hackenberg guided Penn State to a gritty win over Maryland and earned a place in the Penn State record book.

No. 7 Michigan State 52, Indiana 26: At East Lansing,

Michigan, Connor Cook threw for 398 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 7 Michigan State remained undefeated with a victory over Indiana on Saturday.

WHAT TO WATCH

WESTERN CONFERENCE GF GA 25 16 27 21 20 17 23 20 18 16 23 17 16 17 GF 23 13 18 18 19 15 6

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 9 9 0 0 18 35 12 Tampa Bay 9 5 2 2 12 27 24 Florida 8 4 3 1 9 26 17 Ottawa 8 3 3 2 8 24 26 Detroit 7 3 3 1 7 18 19 Boston 7 3 3 1 7 27 29 Toronto 7 1 4 2 4 16 24 Buffalo 8 2 6 0 4 16 26 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 7 6 1 0 12 29 18 N.Y. Rangers 9 5 2 2 12 24 19 N.Y. Islanders 8 5 2 1 11 27 22 Philadelphia 7 4 2 1 9 16 18 New Jersey 8 4 3 1 9 20 23 Pittsburgh 8 4 4 0 8 13 16 Carolina 7 2 5 0 4 12 20 Columbus 8 0 8 0 0 15 37 Two points for a win, one point for OT loss Saturday’s Results Blackhawks 1, Tampa Bay 0, OT Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Rangers 2, SO Minnesota 3, Anaheim 0 New Jersey 4, Buffalo 3 Montreal 5, Toronto 3 Arizona 4, Ottawa 1 N.Y. Islanders 3, St. Louis 2, OT Pittsburgh 2, Nashville 1, OT Florida 6, Dallas 2 Columbus at Colorado (n) Detroit at Vancouver (n) Carolina at San Jose (n) Sunday’s Games Minnesota at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

Calgary at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Anaheim at Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Friday’s Results Montreal 7, Buffalo 2 Boston 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 Tampa Bay 4, Winnipeg 3, OT Calgary 3, Detroit 2, OT Washington 7, Edmonton 4 Los Angeles 3, Carolina 0

CLASS 1A UPPER BRACKET 16. Tremont (5-4) at 1. Stark County (9-0) 9. Forreston (7-2) at 8. Dakota (7-2) 13. Westminster Christian (6-3) at Polo (9-0) 12. Warren (6-3) at 5. Hope Academy (8-1) 15. Alden-Hebron (5-4) at 2. Ottawa Marquette (9-0) 10. Stockton (7-2) at 7. Galena (7-2) 14. Princeville (5-4) at 3. Lena-Winslow (9-0) 11. Douglass (7-2) at 6. Orion (8-1) LOWER BRACKET 16. Camp Pt. Central (5-4) at 1. Tuscola (9-0) 9. LeRoy (6-3) at 8. Greenfield-NW (6-3) 13. Red Hill (5-4) at 4. Carrollton (8-1) 12. Decatur Lutheran (5-4) at 5. Pawnee (8-1) 15. Mt. Olive (5-4) at 2. Gibson City-MS (9-0) 10. West Central at 7. St. Teresa (6-3) 14. Calhoun (5-4) at 3. Arcola (9-0) 11. Salt Fork (6-3) at 6. Brown County (8-1) CLASS 2A UPPER BRACKET 16. West Carroll (5-4) at 1. Tri-Valley (9-0) 9. Rockridge (6-3) at 8. Rushville (7-2) 13. West Hancock (6-3) at 4. Deer Creek-Mackinaw (7-2) 12. El Paso-Gridley (6-3) at 5. Unity-Payson (7-2) 15. Christian Life (5-4) at 2. Annawan-Winfield (8-1) 10. Knoxville (6-3) at 7. Fieldcrest (7-2) 14. Momence (5-4) at 3. Bismarck-Henning (8-1) 11. Monmouth United (6-3) at 6. Hall Township (7-2) LOWER BRACKET 16. Georgetown-Ridge Farm (5-4) at 1. Pana (9-0) 9. Lawrenceville (7-2) at 8. Chester (7-2) 13. Johnston City (6-3) at 4. Villa Grove-Heritage (8-1) 12. Auburn (6-3) at 5. Shelbyville (7-2) 15. Athens (5-4) at 2. Eldorado (9-0) 10. Westville (7-2) at 7. Maroa-Forsyth (7-2) 14. Cerro Gordo-Bement (5-4) at 3. Sagamon Valley (8-1) 11. Nashville (6-3) at 6. New Berlin (7-2) CLASS 3A UPPER BRACKET 16. Peoria Heights (5-4) at 1. Wilmington (9-0) 9. Lisle (7-2) at 8. Byron (7-2) 13. Farmington (5-4) at 4. Newman Central Catholic (8-1) 12. Mercer County (5-4) at 5. Bishop McNamara (8-1) 15. Mid-County (5-4) at 2. Princeton (9-0) 10. Clark (6-3) at 7. Raby (7-2) 14. Winnebago (5-4) at 3. IC Catholic (8-1) 11. DePaul (6-3) at 6. Elmwood-Brimfield (8-1) LOWER BRACKET 16. Fairfield (5-4) at 1. St. Joseph-Ogden (9-0)

BLACKHAWKS 1, TAMPA BAY 0 (OT)

Toews’ goal in OT gives Blackhawks win

By MATT CARLSON The Associated Press

CHICAGO – Jonathan Toews scored his first goal of the season 17 seconds into overtime to give the Blackhawks a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in a rematch of last June’s Stanley Cup Final.

Corey Crawford made 21 saves for his first shutout this season and 13th of his career in the Hawks’ third straight victory.

A determined Toews netted the winner when he barreled into the Tampa Bay zone and muscled between Anton Stralman and Valtteri Filppula to the net. Rookie goalie Kristers Gudlevskis stopped Toews’ initial chance, but the Hawks’ captain knocked in his own rebound.

Gudlevskis made 31 saves iN his second NHL start, and first appearance since April 2014, as coach Jon Cooper gave No. 1

9. Roxana (7-2) at 8. Carlinville (7-2) 13. Williamsville (5-4) at 4. Paxton-Buckley-Loda (8-1) 12. DQuoin (5-4) at 5. Bloomington Central Catholic (8-1) 15. Pleasant Plains (5-4) at 2. North Mac (9-0) 10. Tolono Unity (6-3) at 7. Marshall (8-1) 14. Sullivan-Okaw Valley (5-4) at Newton (9-0) 11. Wesclin (6-3) at 6. Monticello (8-1) CLASS 4A UPPER BRACKET 16. Genoa-Kingston (5-4) at 1. Phillips (9-0) 9. Johnsburg (7-2) at 8. Pontiac (7-2) 13. Wheaton Academy (6-3) at 4. Geneseo (8-1) 12. Herscher (6-3) at 5. Manteno (8-1) 15. Coal City (5-4) at 2. Marengo (9-0) 10. Ridgewood (7-2) at 7. Plano (7-2) 14. Dixon (6-3) at 3. Rockford Lutheran (9-0) 11. St. Edward (6-3) at 6. Richmond-Burton (8-1) LOWER BRACKET 16. Clinton (5-4) at 1. Althoff (9-0) 9. Quincy Notre Dame (6-3) at 8. Harrisburg (7-2) 13. Alton Marquette (6-3) at 4. Rochester (8-1) 12. Carterville (6-3) at Murphysboro (8-1) 15. Breese Central (5-4) at 2. Columbia (9-0) 10. Breese Mater Dei (6-3) at 7. Civic Memorial (7-2) 14. Mt Zion (6-3) at 3. Taylorville (9-0) 11. Richland at 6. Herrin (8-1) CLASS 5A UPPER BRACKET 16. Glenbard South (5-4) at 1. Westinghouse (8-1) 9. Payton (7-2) at 8. Tinley Park (7-2) 13. DuSable (6-3) at 4. King (7-2) 12. Rich Central (6-3) at 5. St. Laurence (7-2) 15. Solorio (5-4) at 2. Lindblom (8-1) 10. Sycamore (6-3) at 7. Nazareth (7-2) 14. Vernon Hills (6-3) at 3. Joliet Catholic (8-1) 11. Belvidere (6-3) at 6. Woodstock Marian (7-2) LOWER BRACKET 16. Limestone (5-4) at 1. Washington (9-0) 9. Sterling (7-2) at 8. Metamora (7-2) 13. Jacksonville (6-3) at 4. Champaign Central (8-1) 12. Eisenhower (6-3) at 5. Highland (8-1) 15. Mattoon (5-4) at 2. Triad (8-1) 10. Dunlap (6-3) at 7. Lincoln-Way West (7-2) 14. Normal University (6-3) at 3. Peoria (8-1) 11. Marion (6-3) at 6. Centralia (8-1) CLASS 6A UPPER BRACKET 16. Wauconda (5-4) at 1. Montini (9-0) 9. Belvidere North (6-3) at 8. Kaneland (6-3) 13. Deerfield (6-3) at 4. Kenwood (7-2) 12. Hampshire (6-3) at 5. DeKalb (7-2) 15. Crystal Lake South (5-4) at 2. Prairie Ridge (8-1)

goalie Ben Bishop the night off.

Bishop was in the net for every minute of Tampa Bay’s first eight games and earned his 100th NHL win Friday night in the Lightning’s 4-3 overtime victory at Winnipeg.

Gudlevskis, a 6-foot-3, 23-year-old Latvian, was recalled from Syracuse of the AHL before the contest. He got the nod over Kevin Poulin, who was placed on waivers Saturday after not appearing in a game this season.

The Hawks played their second game without top defenseman Duncan Keith, who underwent right knee surgery last week. The two-time Norris Trophy winner had a meniscal tear repaired and is expected to miss four to six weeks.

Keith scored a spectacular tiebreaking goal in the Hawks’ 2-0 victory in Game 6 that earned them the Stanley Cup for the third time in six seasons.

10. Lakes (6-3) at 7. Lake Forest (6-3) 14. St. Ignatius (5-4) at 3. Riverside-Brookfield (8-1) 11. Hubbard (6-3) at 6. Grayslake North (6-3) LOWER BRACKET 16. Champaign Centennial (5-4) at 1. Lincoln-Way North (9-0) 9. Richards (6-3) at 8. Morgan Park (7-2) 13. Hinsdale South (6-3) at 4. Thornton (8-1) 12. Quincy (6-3) at 5. Oak Forest (8-1) 15. Shepard (5-4) at 2. Sacred Heart-Griffin (9-0) 10. Normal West (6-3) at 7. Peoria Notre Dame (7-2) 14. Glenwood (5-4) at 3. Lemont (8-1) 11. Rock Island (6-3) at 6. Crete-Monee (7-2) CLASS 7A 32. Moline (5-4) at 1. Glenbard West (9-0) 17. Glenbard North (7-2) at 16. Chicago Mt. Carmel (7-2) 25. Rolling Meadows (6-3) at 8. Reavis (8-1) 24. Hononegah (6-3) at 9. Rockford Auburn (8-1) 29. Pekin (5-4) at 4. Batavia (8-1) 20. Simeon (7-2) at 13. Lincoln Park (7-2) 28. Belleville West (5-4) at 5. Cary-Grove (8-1) 21. St. Charles North (7-2) at 12. Benet Academy (7-2) 31. Niles North (5-4) at 2. Young (9-0) 18, Harlem (7-2) at 15. Blue Island Eisenhower (7-2) 26. Oswego East (6-3) at 7. Geneva (8-1) 23. Bradley-Bourbonnais (6-3) at 10. Glenbrook North (8-1) 30. Downers Grove North (5-4) at 3. Libertyville (9-0) 19. Jacobs (7-2) at 14. Lincoln-Way East (7-2) 27. Schaumburg (5-4) at 6. Normal Community (8-1) 22. Plainfield North (6-3) at 11. Maine South (7-2) CLASS 8A 32. West Aurora (5-4) at 1. Loyola Academy (9-0) 17. Conant (6-3) at 16. Stevenson (6-3) 25. O’Fallon (5-4) at 8. Homewood-Floosmoor (8-1) 24. Lyons (5-4) at 9. New Trier (8-1) 29. Fremd (5-4) at 4. Oak Park-River Forest (8-1) 20. Sandburg (6-3) at 13. Palatine (7-2) 28. Bartlett (5-4) at 5. Brother Rice (8-1) 21. Evanston (6-3) at 12. South Elgin (8-1) 31. Minooka (5-4) at 2. Huntley (9-0) 18. Belleville East (6-3) at 15. Oswego (7-2) 26. Plainfield South (5-4) at 7. Barrington (8-1) 23. Marist (5-4) at 10. Niles Notre Dame (8-1) 30. Waubonsie Valley (5-4) at 3. Edwardsville (9-0) 19. Neuqua Valley (6-3) at 14. Hinsdale Central (7-2) 27. Bolingbrook (5-4) at 6. Naperville Central (8-1) 22. Gurnee Warren (5-4) at 11. Curie (8-1)

NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE Green Bay Minnesota Bears Detroit Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Dallas Washington Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Arizona Seattle St. Louis San Francisco

North W L T 6 0 0 3 2 0 2 4 0 1 5 0 East W L T 3 3 0 3 3 0 2 3 0 2 4 0 South W L T 5 0 0 5 1 0 2 3 0 2 4 0 West W L T 4 2 0 3 4 0 2 3 0 2 5 0

Pct 1.000 .600 .333 .167

PF 164 96 120 120

PA 101 83 179 172

Pct .500 .500 .400 .333

PF 144 139 101 117

PA 110 136 131 138

Pct 1.000 .833 .400 .333

PF 135 183 110 134

PA 94 143 148 164

Pct .667 .429 .400 .286

PF 203 154 84 103

PA 115 128 113 180

AMERICAN CONFERENCE Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland Baltimore New England N.Y. Jets Buffalo Miami Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City

North W L T 6 0 0 4 2 0 2 4 0 1 5 0 East W L T 5 0 0 4 1 0 3 3 0 2 3 0 South W L T 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 4 0 1 5 0 West W L T 6 0 0 2 3 0 2 4 0 1 5 0

Pct 1.000 .667 .333 .167

PF 182 145 141 143

PA 122 108 158 162

Pct 1.000 .800 .500 .400

PF 183 129 145 103

PA 103 75 139 111

Pct .500 .333 .200 .167

PF 126 128 112 113

PA 147 155 129 176

Pct 1.000 .400 .333 .167

PF 139 107 136 127

PA 102 124 161 159

Thursday’s Result Seattle 20, San Francisco 3 Sunday’s Games Buffalo vs. Jacksonville, 8:30 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Washington, noon Atlanta at Tennessee, noon New Orleans at Indianapolis, noon Minnesota at Detroit, noon Pittsburgh at Kansas City, noon Cleveland at St. Louis, noon Houston at Miami, noon N.Y. Jets at New England, noon Oakland at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Bears, Cincinnati, Denver, Green Bay Monday, Oct. 26 Baltimore at Arizona, 7:30 p.m.

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IHSA PLAYOFF BRACKETS

NHL Central Division GP W L OT Pts Nashville 8 6 1 1 13 Dallas 8 6 2 0 12 Minnesota 7 5 1 1 11 St. Louis 8 5 2 1 11 Blackhawks 8 5 3 0 10 Winnipeg 7 4 2 1 9 Colorado 6 2 3 1 5 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Arizona 8 4 3 1 9 Los Angeles 7 4 3 0 8 San Jose 7 4 3 0 8 Vancouver 7 3 2 2 8 Edmonton 8 3 5 0 6 Calgary 7 2 5 0 4 Anaheim 7 1 5 1 3

sia Monchengladbach, 11:30 a.m., FS1 Men’s, Ohio St. at Rutgers, noon, BTN U.S.Women’s National Team, international friendly, Brazil vs. United States, 2 p.m., FS1 Women’s, Indiana at Michigan St., 2 p.m., BTN MLS, D.C. United at Columbus, 4 p.m., FS1 MLS, New York at Fire, 6 p.m., CSN MLS, Los Angeles at Kansas City, 6 p.m., ESPN Golf European Tour, UBS Hong Kong Open, final round, 5 a.m., TGC (tape delayed) PGA Tour, Shriners Hospital for Children Open, final round, 4 p.m., TGC

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Pro football Minnesota at Detroit, noon, FOX N.Y. Jets at Patriots, noon, CBS Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 3:25 p.m., FOX Philadelphia at Carolina, 7:20 p.m., NBC Auto racing Motorcycle Racing, FIM MotoGP World Championship, 1:30 a.m., FS1 NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, CampingWorld.com 500, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN Formula One, U.S. Grand Prix, 2 p.m., NBC Soccer Premier League, Newcastle at Sunderland, 6:55 a.m., NBCSN Premier League, Manchester City at Manchester United, 9 a.m., NBCSN Premier League, Southampton at Liverpool, 11 a.m., NBC Bundesliga, Schalke 04 at Borus-

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Recognition organization still relevant and active 30 years later Know more

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

JOLIET – Joliet has an image problem, said Nick Macris, president of Joliet/Will County Project Pride.

As the recognition organization’s 30th anniversary approaches, Macris thinks people are – overall – unaware of the people, things and places that make Joliet a great city.

Project Pride wants to change that.

In 1985, when Joliet was battling high crime, unemployment and interest rates, the Rev. Jim Allen of Joliet, while vacationing in Australia, read this newspaper headline: “Joliet, Illinois – murder capital of the United States,” Macris said.

So Allen – already active in local clergy associations and known for positive thinking – set out to change that perception by founding Project Pride.

“To encourage people to have pride in their neighborhood and city, that’s as im-

If you go n WHAT: Joliet/Will County Project Pride 30th anniversary banquet n WHEN: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10 n WHERE: The Clarion Hotel, 411 S. Larkin Ave., Joliet n COST: $60; buy by Nov. 2 n INFORMATION: Visit www. jolietwillcountyprojectpride or email John Zalanka at jmzalanka@ hotmail.com.

More online Visit this article at TheHerald-News. com to view a video of Nancy Allen sharing the Rev. Jim Allen’s love for the organization. portant as ever,” said John Zalanka, Project Pride’s treasurer. “We want to encourage people to live here and engage in wholesome, positive activities.”

The 30th anniversary hon-

ors banquet, “Music and Ministry: The Pearls of Joliet/Will County,” on Nov. 10 is significant for many reasons.

It’s the first time Joliet/ Will County Project Pride will induct organizations, instead of individuals, into the Hall of Pride, which is displayed on the second floor at the downtown branch of the Joliet Public Library, Macris said.

Honorees are the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate and the Joliet American Legion Band.

The band will perform a celebration concert before the induction ceremony.

The second Rev. James E. Allen Award for Service to the Community also will be given.

The 2014 recipient was Bill Doolin, surveillance manager at Harrah’s Joliet Casino/Hotel.

This year the award will go to Jan Nahorski, graffiti abatement officer for the city of Joliet, Macris said.

Starting this year, the city of Joliet partnered with Proj-

ect Pride for its Neighborhood Hero Award, Zalanka said.

This award was initiated in 2009 to encourage residents in the 4th and 5th Districts to show pride in their properties, Zalanka said.

“We’ve now expanded that

• 2001 – Nancy Broucek, Elizabeth “Bess” Eichelberger, William “Bill” Hansen, Kay Woodruff Fanning • 2000 – Marx Gibson, Ted Lega, Mel Schroder • 1999 – Sator Sanchez, Rev. Harold Findley, Don Walden, Vera and Arthur Smith • 1998 – Earl D’Amico, Sr. Peter Didier, Robert Novak, Arthur Schultz, Arthur Liebermann • 1997 – Joseph Ambrose, Dr. Theodore Z. Polley, Juliet King, James Stukel, Rudy Mahalik • 1996 – Rev. Lawrence M. Jenco, Don Ladas, John and Cecily Leach, Billie Limacher, George Sangmeister, John Whiteside • 1995 – Gordie Gillespie, Stanley Rousonelos, Mary Jane Sporar, Al Wilhelmi • 1994 – Andrew Barber, Maurice Berlinsky, Thomas Drake, Madeline Hildebrand, Joseph Matthews, Frank O’Leary • 1993 – George Fisk • 1992 – Jesse Barfield, Frank Fehrenbacher, Bill Gullickson, William T. Hart, Bishop William Kaffer, Jeff Reed, Jeanette Spencer • 1991 – Jerold L. Armstrong, Dave Hass, Mary Latta, Sue Suffern • 1990 – Msgr. M.J. Butala, Don Hopkins, Keyton Nixon • 1989 – Ernest Caneva, Katherine Dunham, Hazel Francis, Randolph Kummer, Rev. Isaac Singleton, Tom Thayer • 1988 – John C. Houbolt, Rabbi Morris Hershman, Bruce Houseknecht, Dorothy Mavrich, Charles S. Peters, Ed Spezio, Frank J. Turk • 1987 – Kathy Boswell, Jack Goeken, Louis Joliet, Jim Stefanich, Lynne Thigpen to all council districts,” Zalanka said, “and even outside the city of Joliet.”

Finally, Project Pride is making a major change. But that won’t be announced until the night of the banquet, Macris said.

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ABOVE: Joliet/Will County Project Pride President Nick Macris and Secretary John Zalanka are seen in the organizations Hall of Pride Oct. 13 at the Joliet Public Library in Joliet.

Meet the Joliet/Will County Project Pride’s 135 Hall of Pride honorees: • 2014 – Chris Dragasis, Brent Wadsworth • 2013 – Mohra Gavankar, Peter Gavankar, Larry Wiers, James Johnston, The Honorable Raymond Bolden – Judicial • 2012 – Ford Chet June, Tami Sender, Kathy Kazmar, Bob Reynolds • 2011 – Michael Vinciguerra, Lynne Lichtenauer, Virginia Ferry, Ingrid Goobar-Szleifer • 2010 – Randy Chapman, Mark Schneidewind, Nancy Kuhajda, Rev. Ray Lescher, Debbie Smothers and Pat Curran – Military Communications • 2009 – Bob and Jill Carr, Vicki Perella, Sister Rosemary Small, Lawrence Wyllie • 2008 – Rev. James Allen, Pam Heavens, Roger Ross, Carol Sossong • 2007 – Sandy Cowgill, Rev. Ray Corkery, Dave Evans, Russ Slinkard, Pat Sullivan • 2006 – Judy Avery, Brother James Gaffney, Jean Hansen, James Roolf, J.D. Ross • 2005 – Dorothy and LaVerne Brown, Robert and Frances Lekrone, Val Rand, Sr. Mary Frances Seeley, Robert Sterling • 2004 – Dr. Al and Kay Ray, Bang Long, Dr. Paul Stoxen, Gene Bogdan, Helen Harshbarger, John Lamb • 2003 – Dr. Frank Bende, Melvin J. Larson, George Madden, Dorothea Eisenbrandt, Thomas J. Lambrecht • 2002 – Michael Hennessy, Charles Hull, Harvey Russell, Thomas Streitz

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Eric Fleming (senior), Joseph Garcia, Taylor Gerson (senior), Brittany Gibas, Jeffrey Haas (senior), Chelsea Hernandez (senior), Jessyca Hess, Steven Homecgoy, Syed Hussaini, Kyra James (senior), Daniel Kilgore (senior), Kristina Kore, Claudia Lundgren, Rose Mannina, Kyle Miller (senior), Pablo Moreno, Jacob Morrow (senior), Thomas Mulcahy (senior), Somadina Ogbozor (senior), Jacob Pruiett, Jonathon Quinones (senior), William Sarkas (senior), Alan Sherrill (senior), Kathryn Simpson (senior), Anthony Smith, Connor Smith, Felicia Soto, Piotr Szocinski, Austin Volling, Rebecca Vondriska, Ellen Werderitsch, Stephanie Wyler AP Scholar with Honor: Nicholas Albertini, Derek Biliskov, Jacob Gleason (senior), Samantha Hlavac, Patrick Hurtado, Cory Kopanski, Katherine Ley, Claudia Piwowarczyk (senior), Marissa Walker (senior) AP Scholar with Distinction: Rhome Apton (senior), Tyler Benavides, Adam Burt, Nicholas Diamantopoulos, Michele Govern, Tynan Jackson, Olivia Malone, Jeremy Ross, Amanda Swanson (senior) National AP Scholar: Tynan Jackson, Olivia Malone

PNHS AP Scholars: Zahra Ali (senior), Karina Arroyo, Rachel Badali (senior), 2015 District 202 AP Scholars Miranda Bakker (senior), Jordan Barry, Mikella Buford (senior), PHSCC Jennifer Burmesch (senior), Tyler AP Scholars: Kirsten Anderson, Bussell, Anna Byczynski (senior), Michael Frieh (senior), Erick Gloria, Victoria Cancelliere, Jessica Clanton, Brittany Hauert, Joshua Hauert (senior), Bridget Ketter (senior), Nich- Adam Cole (senior), Siobhan Conners (senior), Brianna Creter, Morgan olas Margarella (senior), Paul Miller, Dastrup, Emily Domabyl (senior), LauSarah Misurac, Rebecca Parmenter ren Dvorak (senior), Samantha Elster (senior), Nicholas Parpart (senior), Zachary Ryan (senior), Mauricio San- (senior), Olivia Fegter (senior), Travis doval (senior), Cory Schneider, Eric Foust, Margo Gislain, Sarah Hass Smith (senior), Keegan Smith, Declan (senior), Sarah Holmes (senior), ElizSparks, Rylee Stirn, Elizabeth Toon, abeth Kacpura (senior), Kari Knopp Logan Traina, Ian Wright (senior) (senior), Emily Kubaitis (senior), AP Scholar with Honor: Corrina Rachael Lau (senior), Martin Leyson Mauss, Devon Palmer (senior), (senior), Sierra Lopezalles (senior), Madeline Shay (senior), Phoebe Christopher Lux, Osman Manzoor, Snydersmith (senior), Mark Syrek Jeffrey Margotta, Ryan Newell (se(senior), Keith Young nior), Megan Pertile (senior), Allison AP Scholar with Distinction: Petro, Amanda Petro, Emily Restuccia Nicholas Duesing, Alex Ibarra, (senior), Jamie Rohlfing, Aya Sellami Rudainah Najeeb, Dana Schrock, Alec (senior), Joshua Short, Jacob Smolen Sobkoviak, Frank Syrek (senior), Dominique Stewart, BenjaNational AP Scholar: Frank Syrek min Tegtmeyer, Veronica Turturillo, John Tuskey, Tyler Villa (senior), PSHS Jessica Whitfield (senior) AP Scholars: Ericka Battle, Anirudh AP Scholar with Honor: Sania Ali, Bhatia (senior), Jordyn Blomquist Zakary Amen (senior), Emily Cresta (senior), William Bockman, Marissa (senior), Matthew Denney (senior), Campobasso, Joseph Crump (senior), Cassandra Diehl, Marshall Dillon (seBrandon Dattomo (senior), Daniel nior), Haley Grindle (senior), Daniel Diurczak, Liam Dwyer (senior), Bryan Gulino, Sparsh Jain, Morgan Krieger, Endres (senior), Angelica Fernandez, Kelsey Leff (senior), Catherine Ma-

zeika (senior), Leigha Meredith, Yujin Na (senior), Alex Netzel, Christopher Oberg (senior), Maya Patel (senior), John Piemonte, Henry Ridder (senior), Gabriel Sharp, Sydney Smith, Parker Sonnenberg (senior), Robert Thurman, Molly Widing AP Scholar with Distinction: Matthew Babuskow, Vivek Bandapalle (senior), Brian Batinick (senior), Abigail Boris, Adam Bruyere, Ryan Carlson (senior), Erin Chynoweth, John Conley, Adam DeGala, Henry Dykhuizen, Dean Edson, Kevin Ferguson (senior), Alyssa Fijalkowski, Melanie Flock, Kristin Gentile, Landon Glunt, Reed Herner, Hunter Houslet (senior), Michael Jung, Kendall Junger (senior), Ryan Kantor, Riley Keenan (senior, Irfaan Khalid, James Lang (senior), Andi Mankolli (senior), Abdelhalim Othman, Bradford Richardson, Alexander Ruscitti, Isaac Salvador, Jack Sebok (senior), Zain Shaikh, Stephanie Sroczynski, Carly Staser, Megan Svara (senior), Emily Terian (senior), Nathan Travers, Nusrat Waris (senior), Haley West, Paul Wilkens (senior), Noah Wood National AP Scholar: Dean Edson, Michael Jung, Kendall Junger (senior), Irfaan Khalid, Abdelhalim Othman, Zain Shaikh, Nathan Travers, Paul Wilkens (senior) PEHS AP Scholars: Mustafa Abdul-Kader, Samantha Barbarek, Philip Bobrowski (senior), Matthew Brdlik, Alexia Chlibovytsch, Daniel Colon, Abigail Crowne, Anndrea Distor, Samantha Ford, Ryan Gaddis, Lucas George, Bryanna Gonzalez, Maria Guilfoyle (senior), Christopher Kovac (senior), Nathan Lang (senior), Marissa LaPorte (senior), Joseph Leon, Kyra Lopez, Sakina Musani, Noorani Pirani, Kristin Ruzicka (senior), Briannah Smith (senior), Scott Smith, Anders Taylor, Grant Ugarte (senior), Chloe Velazquez, Kerrin Williams, Alyssa Yba AP Scholar with Honor: Mustafa Abu-Mallouh (senior), Iraklis Analitis, Kayla Cain, Kahley Czupek (senior), Jacob Geiger (senior), Deanna Hewitt, Allison Koeppen (senior), Zachary Krause (senior), Mikayla Napiwocki (senior), Monika Pendurkova, Timothy Perez, Jessica Tang, Megan Weston AP Scholar with Distinction: Erika Barrios (senior), Alexander Clark (senior), Benjamin Correll, Majdi Hassan, Houston Meminger, Kevin Meyers, Taylor Peebles (senior), Taarak Shah (senior), Joseph Suarez, Alec Tatum, Jordan Thill, Isabella Tonarelli, Haley Wilson, Marissa Zajac

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PLAINFIELD – Two-hundred sixty District 202 high school graduates and current students have been named 2015 AP Scholars based on their performances on the Advanced Placement exams given during the 2014-15 school year.

This year, 11 District 202 students earned National AP Scholar status: • PNHS graduates Dean Edson, Michael Jung, Irfaan Khalid, Abdelhalim Othman, Zain Shaikh and Nathan Travers; and current seniors Kendall Junger and Paul Wilkens; • PSHS graduates Tynan Jackson and Olivia Malone; and • PHSCC graduate Frank Syrek.

Ten students took at least 10 AP exams: • PHSCC – Frank Syrek (11 exams); • PSHS – Tynan Jackson (10 exams), Olivia Malone (11 exams); • PNHS – Sparsh Jain, Osman Manzoor, Isaac Salvador and Nathan Travers (10 exams each); Zain Shaikh (11 exams); and Irfaan Khalid (14 exams); and • PEHS – Iraklis Analitis (12 exams).

Two students earned an average score of 5 by scoring 5s on all exams they took: • Current PNHS seniors Emily Restuccia (three exams) and Henry Ridder (four exams).

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ABOVE: Allison O’Lena (left) and Mia Izguerra from Jody Tedeschi’s second-grade class at Indian Trail Elementary School practice place value with base 10 models.

LEFT: Matt Safarik (left to right), Olivia Mancini and Sam Safarik from Patricia Pfeiffer’s class problem solve with team members.

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William B. Orenic Middle School uses technology for art and design

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William B. Orenic Middle School enhanced technology teacher Laura Kuettler and two of her students, Evelynn Mantia and Jomar Perez, show their classroom’s 3-D printer at work.

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Richland School District 88A students honored

CREST HILL – The following students were awarded Lions Club Students of the Month at Richland School District 88A for the month of September: • 5th grade – KeShon Reid • 6th grade – America Lopez • 7th grade – Isabel Valle • 8th grade – Jelian Paradela

Frankfort and New Lenox host little free libraries

Little Free Libraries are located at the Frankfort Town Center Bank, 20181 S. LaGrange Road and at the New Lenox Town Center Bank, 1938 E. Lincoln Highway.

Little Free Library was founded in 2009. The libraries’ “take a book, leave a book” concept has exploded internationally, with more than 30,000 libraries exchanging about 1 million books each year.

The libraries are accessible during bank operating hours.

For information, call 815-8067007.

The College of Education at Illinois State University inducted six alumni as new members into its Hall of Fame Friday during the school’s homecoming.

One was Donna J. Troka of Mokena, Donna Class of 1975.

J. Troka Troka earned a bachelor’s degree in special education.

During a 37-year career, Troka helped hundreds of kindergarten and first-grade students and their families to overcome severe communication and developmental disabilities in East Aurora School District 131.

Troka received the district’s Special Education Teacher of the Year Award twice, and was recognized as the 2010 Distinguished Educator by the Kane County Regional Office of Education.

Joliet Central High School club seeks donations

JOLIET – The Joliet Central High School Friends of Rachel Club is seeking $25,000 in donations to buy a limestone peace pole, benches, a labyrinth and other items that would be installed by the new front entrance located near the student center.

In addition, the club hopes to raise enough money to refinish the existing wooden peace pole at the school. Peace Poles present the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in different languages.

Donate at app.eteamsponsor. com/ETS/supportUs/10476099, by calling 1-800-986-6128 or by sending mail to eSponsor Now Inc., P.O. Box 5576, Concord, CA 94524.

Bolingbrook Golf Club to host world-class cuisine

BOLINGBROOK – Jeff and Grace Sebert, owners of Sebert Landscape, will lead an evening

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of world-class cuisine, featuring the area’s most prominent chefs, to support March of Dimes.

The event will be at 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook.

Guests may enjoy signature dishes from 15 local restaurants

while bidding on an assortment of auction packages.

Specially crafted dishes from the following restaurants will be featured: Asbhury’s at Boughton Ridge, Bolingbrook Golf Club, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Fannie May Candies, Gordon Biersch Restaurant & Brewery, Harrah’s

Casino, Hollywood Casino, HopScotch & Vine, Mago Grill & Cantina, N’Awlins Edibles, Sage Kitchen + Bar, The Boston Beer Company and Two Brothers Tap House.

To buy tickets, visit marchofdimes.org/suburbansignaturechefs.

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CHANNAHON – On June 8, the Will County Administrators Organization’s 49th annual Golf Outing was held at Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club in Channahon. The event was attended by 100 golfers.

In addition to the celebration of a successful school year, and professional networking, this event raised $4,088.72 for charity.

Specifically $500 was donated to Vista Learning from funds raised through “Beat the Architect,” an event sponsored

by Legat Architects Inc. In addition, $1,794.93 was donated to ARK (At Risk Kids), a United Way entity, in partnership with the Will County Regional Office of Education, as well as $1,794.93 donated to United Way of Will County.

The 50th Golf Outing is slated for June 13, 2016, at Heritage Bluffs Golf Club.

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BOLINGBROOK – The Bolingbrook Hospital Foundation hosted the fifth annual Golf Classic on Sept. 3 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. It was a sold-out event. Jim Solari, board vice-chair and President of G&W Electric, and Keith Plywaczynski, board secretary/ treasurer and certified financial planner with Capstone Financial Advisors, co-chaired this year’s event with the help of numerous committee members throughout the Bolingbrook community.

The lunch partner for the event was Chick-Fil-A of Bolingbrook. The dinner partners included BD’s Mongolian Grill, Mago Grill & Cantina and Ted’s Montana Grill. Beverage partners for the day included the Bolingbrook Golf Club, Gordon Biersch and Sodexo. Mayor Roger C. Claar of Bolingbrook served as the celebrity auctioneer at the event’s dinner reception. The presenting sponsor for this year’s event was Walsh Construction.

Committee members include: Jim Solari, Keith Plywaczynski, Rey Aguayo, Tom Castagnoli, Derek Cazeau, Paul Gill, Linda Hou, Jackie Molen, Mike Murrill, Kim Riebel, Rick Trump and Pat Wallace.

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JOLIET – Joliet West High School Academy Coordinator Dan Markun received the 2015 University of St. Francis College of Education Alumni Award during the USF Grand Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Sept. 20.

Markun obtained a Master of Science in educational leadership from the University of St. Francis in 2013. He currently is the academy coordinator of the Health and Medicine and Human Services Academies at Joliet West High School.

He has organized a student-led annual Christmas toy drive to gather donations to be personally distributed to the patients and families in the pediatric departments at both

local hospitals.

Markun helped plan a Veterans Day ceremony at a local nursing home. Through this event, and with the help of the JTHS Board of Education and district superintendents, Markun bestowed a Joliet Township High School diploma to a former student who did not graduate because of his enlistment in the Navy in 1939.

Markun is a member of the USF MERIT Executive Board and the High School/Community College Action Council for MERIT. This year he focused his energy on improving both the attendance and quality of programming for the students participating in the Future Teachers Summer Academy at USF.

Lincoln Elementary School students in Plainfield honor police officers

PLAINFIELD – Lincoln Elementary School students honored police officers during “Blue Out” day Sept. 30.

The school was decorated in blue, and staff and students wore blue to show respect for the officers.

Second-graders wrote letters thanking officers for their service and courage.

The day also coincided with the students’ study of citizenship in the classroom.

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The grants ranged in value from $2,000 to $15,000. Lewis University and Brother James Gaffney, past foundation board chair and president of Lewis University in Romeoville, sponsored and hosted the event.

The following is a list of the 2015 grant recipients and projects to be implemented: • Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, Homework Help Center at Daybreak Center – $5,430 • MorningStar Mission, Beth’s Garden – $15,000 • Northern Illinois Food Bank, Network Partner Capacity Building – $14,000 • Power Connection, Fork-

lift Certification Training Expansion – $10,000 • Rockdale Elementary School District 84, Rockdale Green STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and Wind Project – $8,000 • Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project, Mariachi Matters: Community Music Program – $5,000 • United Way of Will County, Strategic Plan – $15,000 • Warren-Sharpe Community Center, South Side Urban Farm – $12,500 Since its inception in 2006, the foundation has built its assets to more than $3 million and awarded more than $1 million in grants to nonprofit agencies serving the residents of Will County and beyond.

For information about the foundation, contact Program Director Marilyn McSteen at 815-744-9223 or mmcsteen@cfwill.org, or visit www.cfwill. org.

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NEW LENOX – The New Lenox School District 122 Board welcomed all newly hired teachers with a reception before the start of the September board meeting.

The teachers and their families were invited to meet all of the members of the board and the administration. During the meeting, each teacher was introduced and welcomed by Superintendent Peggy Manville.

New Lenox School District 122’s new teachers are Colette Welch, first-grade teacher at Haines; Elizabeth Tiffy, social worker at Liberty; Kathryn Sommer, sixth-grade teacher at Spencer Crossing; Samantha Schury, fourth-grade teacher at Nelson Ridge; Jeannine Peters, social worker at Spencer Crossing; Jenni Pender, kindergarten teacher at Spencer Trail; Alison Kobel, speech language pathol-

ogist at Cherry Hill; Courtney Knott, second-grade teacher at Spencer Pointe; Joy Kamp, language arts teacher at Martino; Jeanine Graefen, occupational therapist at Nelson Prairie/ Ridge, Liberty, Oakview and Cherry Hill; Cathleen Giannetta, first-grade teacher at Spencer Pointe; Amy Garcia, social worker at Haines; Alison Gajos, visual-impaired teacher at Cherry Hill; Katherine Fiorillo, fifth-grade teacher at Nelson Ridge; Amie Englert, kindergarten teacher at Spencer Trail; Nina Davis, fifth-grade teacher at Bentley; Brittany Cuthbert, speech language pathologist at Cherry Hill; Christine Corydon, special education teacher at Nelson Prairie; Patti Chimino, second-grade teacher at Haines; and Jennifer Bendy, music teacher at Nelson Prairie/ Ridge. Not in attendance: Carrie Martin, multi-needs teacher at Cherry Hill.

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Ruffs can be good or not so good

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Ludwig von Mises was an economist famous for his work on praxeology, a study of human choice and action. He said, “To defeat the aggressors is not enough to make peace durable. The main thing is to discard the ideology that generates war.”

Don’t we wish that would be possible – today or ever?

In a much safer environment, bridge students tend to play by “the rules” – general pieces of advice they learn from teachers. But when a deal comes along that does not fit the mold, they often make the wrong play.

For example, in this deal, South is in four spades. How should the defense proceed?

South’s two-spade advance was forcing for one round. On the second round, South was sorely tempted to raise to three no-trump. Here, though, that would not have worked well if East had led the diamond nine, and West had played low. Instead, South forced to game with his three-diamond cue-bid, and North was happy to continue with three spades, suggesting a good doubleton. (With three spades, he would have raised spades on the previous round of the auction.)

West leads the diamond ace: seven, nine, six. He then cashes the diamond king: jack, two, five. Now, looking at all 52 cards, West must shift to his trump. (The curious may work it out.) But most Wests would lead a third diamond, hoping partner could profitably ruff away dummy’s winner.

Some Easts would ruff, not noting that it costs their natural trump trick. The wiser defenders discard. Then, unless playing with mirrors, South will go down, losing two diamonds, one heart and one spade.

Note to readers: This column is an update of one that originally appeared in October 2011.

legs and face. It typically appears on just one side of the body, looking like a red stripe. That stripe follows the path of the nerve that is infected.

Many experts recommend that all Americans ages 50 or older should get the shingles vaccine. That applies even if they’ve already had shingles, and even if they are not sure that they ever had chickenpox. The vaccine consists of a single shot in the upper arm.

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee that you won’t get shingles, but it does reduce your chances by 50 percent or more.

And it does an even better job of reducing your risk of postherpetic neuralgia.

Because the shingles vaccine is made with a weakened – not dead – form of the virus, a small number of people develop a rash within a month or so of getting the vaccine.

The vaccine should not be given to pregnant women, but few women age 50 and older become pregnant.

Not all health insurance policies cover the cost of the shingles vaccine. You may want to look into this in making the decision to get the vaccine.

The reason to consider getting the shingles vaccine is to reduce your risk of getting postherpetic neuralgia – by two-thirds!

I’ve voted with my feet. I got the vaccine, because I’ve seen too many of my patients suffer from postherpetic neuralgia. (Even though I’ve had shingles once, you can get it again.)

Chronic pain can disrupt a person’s life. If there’s a simple way to reduce your risk, why not do it?

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ACROSS 1 Supreme Court justice who once compared the majority’s reasoning to “the mystical aphorisms of the fortune cookie” 7 Low part 12 Classify 18 A dozen for Hercules 19 Silk case 20 Words of defiance 22 Admission of a lack of familiarity with Mr. Hockey?

24 Business feature?

25 Ancient Persian 26 Like sailors’ talk 27 Celebrity cook Paula 29 Curse (out) 30 Fusses 32 Kyoto concurrence 33 Less serious works by the author of “Brighton Rock”?

36 Take responsibility for 38 Makes fast 40 Roman law 41 One making a roaring start?

45 Only one person can do it 46 Fits comfortably 50 Toque 52 Reason for Brosnan fans to watch 1980s TV? 55 “Home, ____” 56 Beach fronts?

58 A title might be presented in it: Abbr.

59 Being dragged along 60 John Lennon’s middle name 61 Brand name whose middle two letters are linked in its logo 62 Cameo stone 63 Some briefs 64 Round house?

65 Trying to sell one’s “Au Revoir les Enfants” video?

68 Where safety goggles may be worn 71 Don Juan’s mother 73 Plowmen’s cries 74 “Rhyme Pays” rapper 75 “Catch-22” pilot 76 Deplete 78 Flaky stuff 79 Foam 80 Challenge for a virologist 82 Explosive side of a former tennis great?

85 Fruitcakes 87 Libation with a floral bouquet 88 Noted second-place finisher 90 Make sense of 91 “Smack!”

92 Maybe not even that 95 Rockies game 96 Comic’s copy of “The Importance of Being Earnest”?

100 “Oh, no!”

102 Home of Future World 106 Soil: Prefix 107 Upbeat 108 Rocky debris 110 Brazilian berry 111 Applaud 113 Assign blame to the singer of “Blurred Lines”?

117 “Lake Wobegon Days” writer 118 Writing award won multiple times by Alice Munro 119 Where Quiznos and Mapquest are headquartered

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Dear Dr. K: I’m a healthy 55-year-old man. Should I get the shingles vaccine?

And while you’re at it, what exactly is shingles?

Dear Reader: Shingles is a condition that results in a rash and pain. It is caused by the same virus (called VZV) that causes chickenpox. After a case of chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant inside your nerves for decades. By “dormant,” I mean that it is not multiplying – it just lies there inside the nerve cells.

Some people get infected with the virus without knowing it – that is, without getting chickenpox.

That happened to me: I never had chickenpox, but I had shingles as an adult.

The virus gets into the body, infects some nerves and remains inactive.

People catch the virus from other people, usually during childhood.

Shingles occurs when the virus become reactivated – when it starts to multiply. We don’t really understand what causes “sleeping” viruses like this one to become reactivated. The infected nerves, and the skin the nerves go to, become inflamed. This causes a rash that often contains little blisters, along with an unpleasant sensation in the area of the rash. More serious damage to the nerves leads to long-lasting pain known as postherpetic neuralgia.

Most patients describe the pain as “burning” or “stabbing.” It often gets worse when the skin touches something, even something as light as a shirtsleeve. The rash usually lasts a week to 10 days.

If postherpetic neuralgia develops, the pain can be severe and last for months or sometimes years.

Most often, the painful rash of shingles occurs on the chest or abdomen, front or back. But it can also occur on the arms,

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Shingles vaccine a good idea for most adults 50 or older

Erotic “All I ____ Do” (Sheryl Crow hit) Tavern vessels Slenderizes Midshipman’s counterpart Residence Single copy of “The Bonfire of the Vanities”?

N.Y.C. line Questions Farfalle shapes Sore Great Lakes’ ____ Canals Disperse Fidgety Net-worth component Topsiders?

Spain’s Costa del ____ Go too far Actress O’Connor of “Xena: Warrior Princess” Saturn’s largest moon Rum mixers “What we want most, but what, alas! we use worst,” per William Penn “Uh-uh” Questioning interjections Like Vatican guards Ripsnorter Pressing work Fidgety Japanese drama Some Thanksgiving decorations Dead-end position Modern-day home of the ancient Ashanti empire Some sites on the National Mall Home of Jar Jar Binks in “Star Wars” films TV’s ____ Network (sports presenter) Relaxes and has some fun Chess’s ____ ratings Singers do this Nutrition-related Confound Resident of southern Mexico Llama’s kin Radio freq.

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Post office?

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Jupiter’s locale: Abbr.

“Got it!”

Hankering Riled (up)

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HOROSCOPE

By EUGENIA LAST

Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Embrace new friendships and partnerships.

The people you encounter will be quite taken with your sense of humor and optimism. You will gain valuable support from an unexpected source. Keep your personal and professional lives separate.

Problems will surface if you try to turn a business relationship into a romantic involvement.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Damage control will be needed if you go over budget. Cut back on entertainment and devote more money to household funds.

Say no to anyone asking for a donation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Your emotions will be close to the surface. Don’t fly off the handle if you are offered constructive criticism. Think clearly and

strive to see the positive instead of the negative.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Deception is evident.

Make sure that your valuables are in a safe location and don’t reveal the extent of your assets to prying individuals. Caution is your best friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – A day trip will calm your nerves and motivate you to rethink your plans.

A long chat with an old friend will help you put whatever adversity you face in perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Think before you speak.

Something you tell someone in confidence will end up public knowledge. Your reputation will come under scrutiny if you have been indiscreet. Offer honest, precise information.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Shake up your routine and consider relieving your boredom by taking on a unique challenge. Share your ideas with someone

you want to collaborate with. A moneymaking enterprise is apparent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – A tempting career offer will be fleeting. Prepare to act quickly when offered a change in direction. Overspending on household items will cause tension with someone you live with.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Do whatever it takes to increase your popularity. Come up with a variety of challenging activities for yourself and your friends.

Intellectual and physical contests will allow you to step into the spotlight.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Don’t let personal issues cause you to lose focus professionally. Your productivity will suffer if your mind is caught up in emotional situations. Protect your livelihood and your heart.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – You’ll be given a chance

to develop an idea. Don’t let indecision or anxiety prevent you from giving your best effort. You have what it takes to be a success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Consider the effect an emotional upheaval will have on those around you.

Don’t make a change prematurely. You’ll find a workable solution if you bide your time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Getting involved in an enjoyable pastime will help you relieve stress. Reading, listening to music or embarking on a day trip will take your mind off any troubling matter you face. ****** (EDITORS: For editorial questions, please contact Reed Jackson at rjackson@amuniversal.com) COPYRIGHT 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL UCLICK FOR UFS 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-

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Arlo & Janis

Garfield

Big Nate

Frank & Earnest

Crankshaft

Soup to Nutz

Frazz

The Born Loser

Dilbert

Rose Is Rose

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Decision to join religion must come from the heart

Beetle Bailey

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Dear Abby: I am a 16-year-old girl who doesn’t believe in God. Frankly, I feel uncomfortable when religion is brought up.

All my friends are firm believers of Christianity and attend Bible study, or help out with other things at their church.

My parents and brothers don’t believe in God. When I say I’d like to be a Christian, my brothers make fun of me. When they do, it makes me feel ashamed of myself.

I want to be a Christian because it would be nice to feel like I belong, and most Christians aren’t accepting of atheists – especially other girls my age. They might be polite, but they’re distant.

It also doesn’t help that the boy I like comes from a religious family. What should I do? – Outsider in

Blondie

Pearls Before Swine

Alabama Dear Outsider: I think

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Real Life Adventures

you should continue being true to the person you really are. Let me point out that if you’re feeling isolated now, consider what a fraud you will feel like if you join a religion and must pray to a deity you don’t believe in in order to “fit in.”

While many churches promote church-related youth activities, you should explore what nonsectarian activities are available in your community.

If the boy you like cares about you, he will like you even if you aren’t religious, and you will have your self-respect.

It’s not easy feeling different, but sometimes it’s worth it.

Dear Abby: We are not sure what to do about a nosy neighbor I’ll call “Myrtle.” She’s nice to talk to, but quite honestly, I suspect she must be watch-

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips ing us with binoculars because she told me what brand of wine we drink.

When my husband sends me flowers, she calls me to find out why. If we have a party, she calls to find out what it’s about!

A few years ago, I was talking to Myrtle in front of her house and mentioned that I usually walk my dog in the morning. She responded, “Oh, I KNOW when you walk your dog.”

(Is that creepy or is it me?)

Abby, we have nothing to hide, but our life is none of her business.

I’ve been neighborly to her, but it seems like she wants too much information about us and has no problem telling us all her business and how much she spends.

She’s single and friendly with all the neighbors, as are we.

I haven’t asked if they experience the same thing or if we’re the “lucky ones.” How should this be handled? – Fed Up in Utah Dear Fed Up: Continue to be polite to your neighbor, but when she asks questions you would rather not answer, instead of answering her directly, respond with another question: “Myrtle, why do you ask?” If she presses for an answer, without being confrontational say, “It’s personal,” and change the subject.

Be sure to keep your shades drawn on windows that face her house, and when you walk your dog, take a different route.

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

TRANSACTIONS CHANNAHON

$71,000, 24133 S Robin Ct, Channahon 604105159, 10-09-108-006-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Steven P Howard & Robin R Howard, September 2 $175,500, 26232 S Evergreen Ln, Channahon 60410-3355, 10-19-305-007-0000, Citifinancial Servicing Llc To Frank Ditrolio, June 18

JOLIET

MINOOKA

$285,000, 503 San Carlos Rd, Minooka 604479247, 10-07-204-013-0000, Daniel J Lemay To Joseph Broske & Stacy Broske, June 30 $240,000, 415 Rivers Edge Dr, Minooka 604479399, 10-06-304-031-0000, Nancy S Geldean To David J Bullis & Ashlee R Bullis, June 17 MOKENA $381,000, 19824 Golden Oak Ln, Mokena 604481338, 09-18-102-021-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee To Bradley Michalowski & Constance Michalowski, August 26 $53,620, 11636 Roberts St 2, Mokena 604481813, 09-07-303-057-1000, Bank Of America Na To Ronald R Dietrich, May 26 $100,000, 12432 Teluride Ln, Mokena 604481926, 08-12-304-029-0000, Swanberg Trust To Spilios Theodorou & Catherine Theodorou, October 1

PLAINFIELD

$196,000, 5711 Arbor Falls Ct, Plainfield 605865737, 03-32-201-066-0000, Steven Murphy To Margaret A Duncan, September 24 $222,500, 5714 Arbor Gate Dr, Plainfield 605865742, 03-32-401-046-0000, Chester A Klodnicki To Joseph Friscia & Lauren Friscia, May 9 $167,000, 4706 Gilson Ct, Plainfield 60586-8311, 03-34-110-011-0000, Thomas Finnegan To Colin P Rueb & Julie A Rueb, August 27 $180,000, 4701 Osprey Ln, Plainfield 605865427, 06-03-109-020-0000, Thomas D Sekulski To Paul Kioltyka & Kristine N Koch, August 25 $232,000, 5906 Timber Trl, Plainfield 605866563, 03-32-208-004-0000, Luke D Zeller To Erica L Cullinan & David C Cullinan, June 23 $176,500, 5907 Arbor Gate Dr, Plainfield 605865735, 03-32-414-006-0000, Keith L Sydney To Carolyn Lockridge, August 7 $197,000, 6010 Cherry Ridge Dr, Plainfield 60586-5386, 03-32-102-024-0000, Joseph A Lucianon To Makis S Samuels, August 7 $153,000, 4406 Wood Duck Ln 213, Plainfield 60586-7130, 06-03-102-026-0000, Hugo R Calderon To Patrick R Shepard & Malisa T Shepard, August 7 $160,000, 5838 Timber Trl, Plainfield 605866567, 03-32-208-039-0000, Jawed Iqbal To Kamran Ibrahim & Afsheen Ibrahim, August 26 $210,000, 3830 Amber Ct, Plainfield 605869001, 03-26-307-005-0000, Enrique Alvarez Jr To Martin Pierce & Carie A Pierce, August 7 $195,000, 5305 Foxwood Ct, Plainfield 605867248, 03-33-103-009-0000, Jason S Palmer To Jay C Mullin, August 21 $170,000, 24854 Franklin Ln, Plainfield 605852207, 01-20-406-026-1000, Ronda M Haskell To John David & Jane David, September 19 $140,000, 20938 W Ardmore Cir, Plainfield 60544-7306, 04-06-408-010-0000, Tcf National Bank To Christopher C Andrson & Kaile A Anderson, August 20 $253,000, 11456 S Marathon Ln, Plainfield 60585-6128, 01-21-202-044-0000, Darrell E Philos To Ruben Luna & Astrea D Figueroa, September 14 $225,000, 4956 Vermette Cir, Plainfield 605868382, 03-33-207-015-0000, Jordan Munsters To Matthew A Vargo & Sarah K Matichak, September 18 $215,000, 12707 S Elaine Dr, Plainfield 605859763, 01-31-106-001-0000, Mary M Hilton To Joanna Filinska, September 22 $440,000, 12904 Rockfish Ln, Plainfield 605852544, 01-32-113-002-0000, Hassain W Yui To

Kelvin Udogu & Shunjonna Udogu, September 16 $139,000, 5112 Red Field Ct, Plainfield 605865812, 06-04-205-138-1000, Robin Jaquinde To Steven N Lipschutz & Caralyn F Lipschutz, July 17 $145,000, 4103 Dalewood Dr, Plainfield 605866627, 03-34-206-161-0000, Bryan S Waterloo To Stephanie A Piszczek & Kevin M Weiland, August 15 $150,500, 4102 Rivertowne Dr, Plainfield 605866901, 03-34-206-061-0000, Carla A Altum To Nicholas Anthony Krawczyk, August 27 $265,000, 16221 Burgundy Dr, Plainfield 605868283, 03-21-201-013-0000, Barbar L Seehafer To David A Owen & Debra A Owen, September 11 $152,000, 5012 Norwalk Ct, Plainfield 605862564, 06-04-204-051-1002, Roxann M Sadus To Marian R Dorrough, August 21

SHOREWOOD

$190,000, 500 Carla Dr, Shorewood 604049716, 06-09-217-011-0000, Oakes Trust To Steven Shosey, August 31 $303,840, 402 Brannon Trce, Shorewood 604041227, 06-08-303-040-0000, Nvr Inc To Megan J Johnson & Raymond Johnson, September 10 $192,500, 503 Shorewood Dr, Shorewood 60404-9766, 06-09-203-021-0000, Thomas Przybyla To Kristine A Hutten & Adam Hutten, August 31 $260,000, 513 Commons Dr, Shorewood 604046805, 06-09-112-016-0000, Ryland Group Inc To Miguel A Jaimes & Mariscela Jaimes, July 28 $359,500, 404 Brannon Trce, Shorewood 604041227, 06-08-303-039-0000, Nvr Inc To Traci J Chapple & Andrew J Chapple, August 14 $364,000, 401 National Dr, Shorewood 604049558, 06-17-201-088-0000, Pulte Home Corp To John F Seper & Christine M Seper, August 26 $345,000, 407 Towne Center Blvd, Shorewood 60404-1250, 06-08-303-029-0000, Nvr Inc To William Franklin Whittom Jr & Jennifer Lee Whittom, July 29 $275,500, 522 Northgate Ln, Shorewood 604046800, 06-09-100-015-0000, Ryland Group Inc To Katie A Napier & William J Napier, August 27 $360,085, 405 National Dr, Shorewood 604049558, 06-17-201-090-0000, Pulte Home Corp To Marilyn L Jakovich, September 3 $135,000, 316 Arrowhead Dr, Shorewood 604049663, 06-09-403-012-0000, Michael A Vella To Michael D Vella & Rebecca M Senese, August 28 $138,000, 1605 Fieldstone Dr N, Shorewood 60404-8113, 06-20-102-017-0000, Thomas J Mclaughlin Ii To Frank S Cservenyak Jr & Marla Cservenyak, September 10 $217,000, 1101 Ranchwood Dr, Shorewood 60404-9144, 06-16-303-002-0000, Fredric J Orlovich To Thomas W Przybyla Jr & Kimberly Przybyla, August 31 $189,730, 530 Pleasant Dr, Shorewood 604049581, 06-17-310-004-0000, Pulte Home Corp To Margaret A Cinotti, August 25

WILMINGTON

$250,000, 34919 Old Chicago Rd, Wilmington 60481-9648, 25-15-300-016-0000, Omar Garcia To Justin Vanderhyden & Jonnie M Vanderhyden, August 31 $150,000, 34919 Old Chicago Rd, Wilmington 60481-9648, 25-15-300-016-0000, Carol S Vanhelsdingen To Omar Garcia, August 31 $175,000, 34340 S Rivals Rd, Wilmington 604819600, 25-18-100-042-0000, William F Lutz To Chad E Green & Brandi Green, September 4 $133,000, 420 Wabash St, Wilmington 604811441, 17-36-200-010-0000, Gerry D Hawes To Shawna Lauren Mccord, August 14 $210,000, 400 Derby Ct, Wilmington 604817603, 17-24-314-010-0000, Jeffrey M Bass To Michael Wilson, August 28

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$353,000, 2319 Manhattan Rd, Joliet 60433, 0725-300-004-0000, Jeff Bv Commercial Llc To John Bays, September 15 $90,000, 458 Ross St, Joliet 60435-4661, 07-04329-001-0000, Czajkoski Trust To Luz E Rosado, August 13 $175,000, 4211 Doe Ct, Joliet 60431-4746, 06-10402-132-0000, Helen Hollenbeck Estate To Thomas D Goodrich & Julie R Goodrich, August 19 $142,000, 4723 Orrefors Ct, Joliet 60431-7500, 06-03-326-059-0000, Joseph Friscia To Allison Suerth, August 14 $111,000, 2421 Chestnut St, Joliet 60435-1113, 03-25-205-015-0000, Garrett Williams To Erin M Angelus, September 11 $122,000, 103 Fairlane Dr, Joliet 60435-5200, 06-12-414-001-0000, Jennifer M Clark To Daniel A Ferro & Jessica L Ferro, September 8 $115,000, 1106 W Jefferson St, Joliet 60435-6814, 07-17-201-003-0000, Hinz Trust To Sara J Gray, August 28 $176,000, 404 Cornelia St, Joliet 60435-6038, 07-08-229-010-0000, Jolene M Scroggins To Deborah K Wilson & Arlander Wilson, August 31 $166,000, 3324 Timberfield Way 3324, Joliet 60431-2836, 03-35-406-108-0000, Joyce E Baskerville To Annie M Williams, August 27 $102,000, 333 Park Dr, Joliet 60436-2044, 07-17-222-032-0000, Gbre 7 Llc To Courtney M Simmons, August 7 $108,000, 331 Oakview Ave, Joliet 60433-1312, 07-14-204-027-0000, Bonnie C Edwards To Claudia Moore & Ryan Moore, August 5 $155,000, 4211 Whitetail Ct, Joliet 60431-4779, 06-10-402-051-0000, Richard W Petersen To Justin A Orsini, August 27 $150,000, 4314 River Glen Dr, Joliet 60431-8945, 06-03-203-021-0000, Jeremy Halsey To Christina N Kentner, August 21 $217,500, 3308 Kingswood Ct, Joliet 604314928, 06-11-210-014-0000, Riley Trust To Edin Bosnyak, August 10 $240,000, 3011 Twin Oaks Dr, Joliet 60435-4742, 06-12-302-017-0000, Kanellakes Trust To Rabindra D Kiram & Laura L Kiran, July 25 $182,500, 1611 N Autumn Dr, Joliet 60431-8529, 03-35-452-008-0000, Daniel E Moran To Benjamin M Koeple & Jessica R Koepke, July 30 $54,500, 425 S May St, Joliet 60436-2040, 07-17-402-027-0000, Fannie Mae To Maria Jacobo, August 21 $159,900, 3314 Caroline Dr, Joliet 60435-1112, 03-24-301-020-0000, Faisal Omran To Tyler S Baran, September 18 $110,000, 424 Williamson Ave, Joliet 60432-1251, 07-03-410-014-0000, Tierre Brunson To Octavio Granados, August 11 $208,000, 509 N Raynor Ave, Joliet 60435-6025, 07-08-225-020-0000, Artisan Builder & Co To Daniel Schmidt & Jessica Mccormick, September 3 $127,000, 519 Silver Leaf Dr, Joliet 60431-8331,

Ortiz & Amanda Ortiz, September 3 $142,000, 3800 Harms Rd, Joliet 60435-9047, 03-24-219-012-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To William S Harwell & Debra M Harwell, August 24

PROPERTIES | The Herald-News

REAL ESTATE

06-14-403-031-0000, Krieesna J Kirkland To Gabriel Lemus, August 27 $175,000, 412 Northfield Dr, Joliet 60435-9431, 06-12-110-013-0000, Kyle J Horvat To Juan Garcia, August 25 $133,000, 413 Mack St, Joliet 60435-5919, 07-08-227-017-0000, Joan M Claussen Estate To Gerardo Santana, March 3 $144,000, 400 S Midland Ave, Joliet 60436-1906, 07-17-109-025-0000, Genevieve Vrakas To Aldo A Abrica Vargas, July 27 $105,000, 522 N Raynor Ave, Joliet 60435-6026, 07-09-115-001-0000, Daniel J Vaughan To Denise A Lonigro, July 22 $188,500, 4 Coventry Chase, Joliet 60431-9250, 06-14-202-007-1000, Buford W Self Jr To Baldermar Reyes & Sandra J Reyes, August 26 $119,000, 3906 Leominster Ave, Joliet 604312726, 06-02-102-004-0000, Christiana Trust To Evelyn J Dziallo, June 29 $185,000, 3411 Theodore St, Joliet 60431-2882, 03-35-452-020-0000, Housos Trust To Benjamin Michael Taskila, September 15 $120,000, 507 Mack St, Joliet 60435-5921, 0708-219-017-0000, Fannie Mae To Fernando Medina & Maria I Lara, September 11 $144,000, 3819 Gloria Ln, Joliet 60435-1544, 03-24-110-025-0000, Octaviano Cortez To Agustin Marquez & Genesis Marquez, June 26 $180,500, 517 N Larkin Ave, Joliet 60435-5764, 07-07-207-032-0000, Lawrence S Digiusto To Angel L Lopez Jr & Victoria L Lopez, June 15 $52,000, 510 Macomber St, Joliet 60433-2216, 07-15-311-006-0000, Sulemanji Tayabali To Braulio Mascote, September 18 $147,500, 3853 Trading Post Ln, Joliet 604358727, 03-24-104-012-0000, Serc Llc To Maribel Mendez, September 3 $160,000, 3609 Cleary Ave, Joliet 60431-2781, 06-02-104-022-0000, John P Lorenz To Kyle Poska & Danielle Magolan, August 21 $185,000, 409 N Reed St, Joliet 60435-5967, 07-08-226-015-0000, Jason P Siegel To Howard R Walker Iii & Pamela J Walker, August 28 $69,900, 420 Cayuga St, Joliet 60432-2707, 0712-130-006-0000, Mary A Prieboy Estate To Jose L Perez, September 3 $329,500, 3500 Westridge Rd, Joliet 604314839, 06-11-409-007-0000, Lloyd Berry To Julie M Mcgrath & Mike S Sneddon, July 28 $205,000, 3506 Sumac Dr, Joliet 60435-9018, 03-24-414-007-0000, James Baranak To Huston Mckinney, August 31 $136,000, 3569 Tyler Dr, Joliet 60431-8787, 03-35-210-042-0000, Lee A Glorioso To Daniel C Dutkiewicz, September 11 $84,000, 421 S Raynor Ave, Joliet 60436-2026, 07-17-413-024-0000, Travis B Bridges To Alejandro Arellano, September 15 $126,600, 3819 Adesso Ln, Joliet 60435-9012, 03-24-112-060-0000, Hud To Tetyana Pankiv, September 21 $203,000, 3604 Brittany Dr, Joliet 60435-8747, 03-24-211-003-0000, Theyler G Davis To Barbara Dibbern, August 28 $264,000, 3809 Saratoga Dr, Joliet 60435-1566, 03-24-204-026-0000, Javier Perez To Brian Stahl, August 19 $138,000, 3619 Woodside Ct, Joliet 60431-8828, 03-26-106-011-0000, Erinn Dulin To Maria Menendez, August 4 $150,000, 3719 Harms Rd, Joliet 60435-9044, 03-24-218-027-0000, William Siefert To Cassandra L Bucaro, September 18 $154,000, 3727 Bergstrom St, Joliet 60431-8704, 06-02-119-014-0000, Cynthia K Hall Ferro To William Glover & Deborah Glover, July 29 $108,000, 410 S Midland Ave, Joliet 60436-1906, 07-17-313-043-0000, Frederick W Dreyer To Juan

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