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JOLIET – The Joliet City Council voted, 7-1, Tuesday night authorizing staff to apply for a low-interest loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to possibly finance Evergreen Terrace renovations and other city development projects.

Councilman Larry Hug was the lone ‘no’ vote.

Action Tuesday night authorizes city staff to apply through HUD for up to $4.8 million through the federal authority’s Section 108 loan program. As part of the process, the city had to update its 2015-19 annual HUD action plan.

Evergreen Terrace is the only project specifically mentioned in loan application documents, but Councilwoman Jan Quillman on Tuesday distanced herself from the idea of solely using those dollars to finance the housing complex.

She argued there were “misconceptions” made by the public based on recent media reports. People had the impression

that the dollars “would strictly be used for Evergreen Terrace, so we need to clarify that,” she said.

“To be clear … it is the only project named,” Hug argued. “We’ve talked about it no less than a dozen times in the last two years, that we’re going to use [Community Development Block Grant dollars], particularly the money they held back from us, for Evergreen.”

Alfredo Melesio, neighborhood services director for the city, said the funds may or may not be used for Evergreen Terrace.

“Because of our history with Evergreen Terrace, we wanted to make it clear in any publication that we do that Evergreen Terrace is a possibility,” Melesio said. “However, there’s a lot of excitement around other projects … like a potential hospital project, things in downtown, things in more historic corridors. The job creation activities that we talked about last evening are all possibilities as well.”

Any project funded through the program must meet HUD’s Section 108 Loan criteria.

D-204 board approves audit for hiring

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Joliet High School District 204 board approved bringing in an attorney to review hiring and promotional practices amid concerns over the diversity of the district staff.

The proposal at Tuesday’s meeting was met with criticism from some residents who came as well as board member R. Dale Evans, who said he wanted to see a Request For Proposal for the work to see who else could do it.

Superintendent Cheryl McCarthy said there were concerns that the upcoming strategic planning sessions later this year was a long time to address potential issues with hiring and promotional and practices.

The attorney José Behar – who would perform what was called the hiring and promotional practice audit – said he could do the job for an estimated amount between $35,000 to $45,000 for potentially 60 to 90 days.

“If this is something the board would like to consider, this is something that we

can use for the results at the strategic planning session in August,” McCarthy said.

Evans said typically an RFP is put out for a proposal this large.

“This is a substantial amount of tax dollars,” he said.

Behar said he hasn’t conducted this kind of audit for school districts, but he did similar tasks for nonprofit organizers and agencies, and he reviewed policies and practices to determine discriminatory impact or implicit bias in hiring procedures.

The board approved the proposal, with Evans as the only dissenting vote. Board member Arlene Albert was absent.

In past months, concerns over the diversity of District 204 staff have been raised at board meetings. The district and community members met in March to discuss hiring processes and equal employment opportunities.

Those concerns came up again during discussion over the vote to approve Robert Abrams as the assistant principal for student services at Central campus.

Evans said in consideration of the concerns over the lack of diverse staffing, the

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Mayor Bob O’Dekirk said “there’s no viable plan” yet for Evergreen renovations on the table.

“We still don’t have access to the property. We’re working with HUD. We think that’s going to change,” O’Dekirk said.

“At this point, I don’t know what the plans are for Evergreen Terrace. I don’t think anyone does.”

In other news, the City Council approved: • $275,000 in additional road resurfacing work because of bids coming in below estimates.

• $214,216 Phase I engineering contract with Civiltech Inc. for the Essington Road widening between Jefferson Street and Black Road.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Metra for a $99,000 grant from the commuter rail system to help pay for components of the Joliet Regional Multimodal Transportation project.

• $35,483 Phase I and II engineering contract with Willett, Hofmann & Associates Inc. for repair work on the Washington Street bridge over Hickory Creek.

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district needs to review its hiring practices.

Board Vice President Tracy Spesia said she agreed with the frustrations and that more diversity is needed but that it was important the board supported McCarthy’s recommendations.

“Alongside that, that we hire people and outside external auditors to ensure that our practices are equal,” Spesia said.

Board President Jeff Pierson asked McCarthy to talk about the hiring process for the assistant principal position and she described it, saying it was important to seek out a person with expertise in the tasks the position required.

The board approved Abrams’ hiring, with Evans voting against it.

Residents who spoke at public comment were critical of the audit proposal and raised concerns, as well as the diversity of staffing and board procedures.

“Why would the board hire someone who openly stated that they never performed this task before?” Joliet resident Jimmie Faye Cartwright asked about the audit proposal.

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Slammers’ Kaleb Ort autographs a piece of paper for a young fan Tuesday at Silver Cross Field before the Slammers’ opener in Joliet.

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Slammers mascot Jay L. Bird high-fives a group of young fans Tuesday at Silver Cross Field before the Slammers’ opener in Joliet.

AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN Joliet Slammers fans come out for season opener

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Kathy Copen has attended a handful of Joliet Slammers games every year since Silver Cross Field opened in 2002.

As Copen walked at 6 p.m. Tuesday through the gates of Silver Cross Field for the 2016 Slammers home opener, it marked the 15th consecutive season she has attended a game at the park.

She said she enjoys the atmosphere of a professional baseball game without having to travel too far from her home in Homer Glen.

“It’s close to home, but it has a big ballpark kind of feel,” Copen

“It’s close to home, but it has a big ballpark kind of feel.

The players are having a good time; they’re not making a lot of money like in [Major League Baseball].”

Kathy Copen Joliet Slammers fan from Homer Glen

said. “The players are having a good time;they’re not making a lot of money like in [Major League Baseball].”

Copen was seated in the last row, one section to the left of home plate.

She’s sat all over the park, but these are her favorite seats. There’s easy access to the concourse and shelter from potential rains and hot summer sun

provided by the second deck above.

“I like this spot the best,” Copen said as she pointed down the right field line. “In the summer, it gets hot over that way.”

But no matter where you sit, you might see someone you know, she said. As people still were filing into the park, she already had seen a co-

worker.

The draw for fans that keep coming back year after year appears to be family-friendly fun and affordability.

This year, Copen bought a six-game ticket package. She prefers to attend Friday night games for the fireworks.

Although she’s a White Sox fan, making the drive to U.S. Cellular Field takes more time and money.

Copen said the Slammers’ game atmosphere has improved over the past few years.

She also noted the success of fan promotions, such as “Princess Night,” which drew a big crowd last year.

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Will County Sheriff’s Office honors employees

By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Will County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday recognized several deputies and employees for outstanding service and bravery.

“I think anybody who’s been on this department for more than five minutes can recognize [the quality] of people we have,” Sheriff Mike Kelley told guests at a banquet held at 176 West in Joliet.

Jim Reilly was named Deputy of the Year for making the most self-initiated arrests for illegal drugs and firearms of all patrol deputies.

“I have a lot of respect for this de-

“I think anybody who’s been on this department for more than five minutes can recognize [the quality] of people we have.”

Mike Kelley Will County sheriff partment. I think there’s a lot of talent here,” Reilly said.

Ahmud Shalabi was selected as Correctional Officer of the Year. A 20-year veteran of the Oakland, California, police, Shalabi shows “an exemplary work ethic, proficiency and enthusiasm,” Kelley said.

Twenty-six-year department veteran Sgt. Vince Gambino was named Su-

pervisor of the Year. Since taking over the traffic division last year, Gambino has updated equipment and vehicles and developed new field training manuals and promotional exams.

Lt. Gina Marotta was named Correctional Supervisor of the Year and administrative clerk Kim Adam was Civilian Employee of the Year.

Telecommunicator Kathy Wilson

and IT coordinator Steve Caruso received Civilian Service Awards. Lts. Steve Talmontas and Dorris Jordan were honored for supervisory excellence, Eric Brock was named Auxiliary Deputy of the Year and Don Grabinski was named Auxiliary Supervisor of the Year.

Deputy Paul Reyes received a lifesaving award for performing CPR on an 88-year-old woman discovered last July in her Joliet Township residence.

Court security officer Pete Vasiliades received a lifesaving award for performing CPR when a woman suffered a life-threatening heart embolism at the Will County Courthouse.

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Slammers fans Bobby Hensley Jr. and William Hensley take a selfie together Tuesday at Silver Cross Field before the Slammers’ opener in Joliet.

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Continued from page 3 “The food has gotten better,” Copen said. “There’s more variety.”

She encouraged people in the Joliet area to come to the park for “decent baseball that doesn’t cost a fortune.”

Rich Reneau and his son, Evan, were doing just that. Evan, 10, is on a youth baseball team from the Lockport Park District that was in attendance Tuesday night. Reneau agreed that Slammers games provide affordable family fun.

“And it’s only a dollar for parking,” said Reneau, of Romeoville.

Reneau said he and his son have been to three or four games over the past few years. Two players auto-

graphed Evan’s hat Tuesday, adding to a couple he collected last year.

Going to the game was a bit of a surprise for Evan. “[Evan] just about jumped off the couch when I told him earlier,” Reneau said.

Reneau said he wanted to make sure it was all right with his daughter – who had a choir concert at the same time – for the father and son to attend the game. Luckily for them, she was OK with it.

“It’s a really cool experience,” Evan said. “It’s fun to watch the Slammers play baseball.”

As with any weeknight out with Evan, Reneau had to keep in mind it was a school night.

“We’ll probably leave a little bit early,” he said. “Plus, I work tomorrow, too.”

ABOVE: Carter Ferricks, 10, adjusts the brim of his baseball cap Tuesday at Silver Cross Field. BELOW: Spike, a Slammers’ mascot, high-fives a line of fans Tuesday.

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Man gets life for fatal Evergreen Terrace stabbing

By BRIAN STANLEY bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A Joliet man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison after stabbing a woman to death two years ago in an Evergreen Terrace laundry room.

“I’ve no comfort level that I could ever let you out of prison again,” Judge Carla Alessio Policandriotes told Drumaine S. McKinley.

A jury found McKinley guilty in March of first-degree murder for Drumaine the Sept. 3, 2014, death McKinley of Joslyn Woods. Woods, 20, and McKinley had arranged a paid sexual encounter online and met about 6:20 a.m. at the public housing complex at 363 N. Broadway St. in Joliet after exchanging text messages. They went into the laundry room and had sex before there was a dispute over money, and Woods brought out a knife, which McKinley used to stab her repeatedly,

according to trial testimony.

“I’d like to apologize to the family,” McKinley told about two dozen of Woods’ relatives gathered in the courtroom. “[But] I know thousands of apologies cannot erase the pain I see on your faces. ... I didn’t intentionally set out to do this.”

Woods, a cosmetologist, was described as a loyal and outspoken daughter and sister whose death has left a void for those who loved her.

“Joslyn was not the sort of person who would allow herself to be described as a victim,” said her mother, Catherine Hatcher. “She was always a resourceful, fearless and courageous young lady.”

“We fight every day not to allow hatred to consume us for what was done to my baby girl,” Hatcher told Alessio Policandriotes.

Will County Assistant State’s Attorney Mark Fleszewski said McKinley has been arrested 23 times since 1992 and “contributed nothing to society.”

Assistant Public Defender Timothy Specht said there was no evidence McKinley, who has an adult child and

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two grandchildren, planned the attack.

Part of the Evergreen Terrace laundry room is visible to a hallway surveillance camera, and jurors watched the slaying. A forensic pathologist who

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“Drumaine McKinley’s act of horrific violence was both senseless and pitiless. There can be no explanation for the atrocity he committed against this young woman,” State’s Attorney James Glasgow said in a statement. “This is a truly evil man who will spend the rest of his life rotting in misery inside a dank prison cell where he cannot harm anyone else on our streets.”

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“The suspect ran into the apartment of an associate and refused to come out,” Benton said.

Police set up a perimeter and called additional units and negotiators to the

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Benton said the man later agreed to come out and police learned two men and a woman also were inside the apartment and would not come out. Further negotiations brought the woman and one of the men outside.

The final occupant surrendered to police about 4:45 p.m.

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Charges were pending Tuesday night against the four people who had been in the apartment.

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By JEANNE MILLSAP Shaw Media correspondent CHANNAHON – The Channahon Police Department will get its first police dog after it was approved Monday by the Village Board.

Funds for the purchase of the dog, officer training and a police vehicle retrofit have been pledged by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, who was present at Monday’s meeting.

“Anything to take some kilos off the street,” Glasgow said.

After a downturn of drug arrests in 2013 and 2014, the state’s attorney said, the past year has seen a sharp increase.

Having a drug-sniffing police dog could help decrease those numbers, he said.

The idea of a K-9 unit gained momentum after Channahon Trustee Chantal Host brought the subject up to Will County Board member Ragan Freitag, who passed the idea along to Glasgow.

Channahon Police Chief Jeff Wold thanked Glasgow and the Will County Board, and said the partnership was a good one. The village has seen 57 drug arrests so far this year. In a previous meeting, Wold said drug activity has long-reaching effects that can also lead to burglaries, robberies and other crimes.

Wold said he doesn’t know yet what breed the dog will be, but it will not be an attack dog. The dog will be able to go to community activities as well as help officers find illegal drugs. Officer Dustin Carlson will be assigned to the K-9 unit.

Chief Deputy State’s Attorney Ken Grey, County Board Member Don Gould and Freitag joined Glasgow at the meeting to officially present the offer.

Also Monday, the board reversed itself on an action that might be adverse to the First Amendment. In February, the board approved an ordinance that banned unattended outdoor donation drop boxes, effective June 1.

Staff had cited the poor condition of many of the boxes, most of which have no screening and some of which were placed in ways that impede traffic flow.

This week, Village Attorney David Silverman told trustees new case law found such ordinances unconstitutional.

“It’s a First Amendment freedom of speech issue,” he said.

Trustees then repealed the ordinance. Silverman said they could possibly retool the law and adopt it in the near future.

The board also approved rezoning several residences on South Tryon and

West Knapp streets from R-1 to R-2, bringing existing outbuildings and detached garages into zoning compliance.

The board has rezoned other properties in the village recently for the same reason and will continue with additional properties in the near future, Community Development Director Mike Petrick said.

The village also promised to look into a complaint made by South Center Street resident Erica Kesler and to attempt to be more aggressive in coming up with a plan to solve a neighborhood noise problem.

Kesler said a neighbor has received several tickets for excessive noise coming from a generator, and yet the noise continues, keeping her awake at night.

“He has been ticketed and taken to court over those tickets and has been sentenced,” Petrick said.

“I am asking the board to be a little more aggressive,” Kesler said, “and take that toy off the playground.”

Silverman said he plans on meeting with village staff to explore ways to be more aggressive about the problem. The village, he added, has been looking into ways to demolish those buildings.

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FRANKFORT – Lincoln-Way East High School ranked 75th on a state list of top high schools from the U.S. News and World Report ranking. The 2016 ranking from the online news company showed the Frankfort school made this year’s list of the best high schools, as it has a 96 percent graduation rate and Advanced Placement coursework participation rate of 40 percent. Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college, according to U.S. News and World Report, which regularly ranks higher education institutions and hospitals. The rest of Lincoln-Way’s schools – West, Central and North – were not ranked. Neither were other high schools in the greater Joliet area.

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Barry Kolanowski, executive director for the Joliet-based nonprofit, said Monday that the yearly grant allows the center to maintain and grow a number of outreach programs, including its athome health screenings.

“Some [senior citizens] have health insurance, but they may not know to go to the doctor,” Kolanowski said. “Some do not go to the doctor. We’re reaching out to people who don’t follow up on regular care.”

The grant will also provide funding for educational and other outreach programs, he said.

Due to the state’s budget impasse, Kolanowski was forced earlier this year to lay off staff, limit office hours and cut salaries to maintain critical services.

Then an influx of state dollars arrived in April that allowed the center to return to operating five days a week.

But the center at 251 N. Center St. in Joliet is still owed money from the state, he said, noting how grants such as the one received from Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission help maintain critical services.

About 8,000 senior citizens are provided with health screening on a yearly basis, Kolanowski said. In total, the Senior Services Center of Will County serves about 20,000 seniors every year through various programming.

According to a hospital news release, the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission “has provided over $1.9 million in scholarships and grants since 2008 to create a stronger, healthier future for the residents of the east side of Joliet.”

“We are proud to work together with Senior Services to improve the quality of life for area residents, particularly those of senior citizens,” Margie Woods, chairman of the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission, said in the hospital news release.

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Dear readers: The age of CAVEAT EMPTOR let the buyer beware - is still with us. In the past several weeks I have had several elderly clients come to me with the same problem. My clients are all in their mid-eighties and one probably has the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia. What happened was this: After getting a mid-year notice in the mail from their bank that a certificate of deposit was coming due, a bank employee called them at home and made an appointment with them to come into the bank to renew the certificate. When they went to the bank they were introduced by a bank employee to another person who was sitting in an office in the bank. This person told my clients that the bank had a “new higher interest program” that would provide them with higher interest income than the bank’s COs. This meeting lasted no more that 5 to 10 minutes.

One of my clients even went back and met with this same person again and closed out another one of her CD’s to put into the bank’s “new higher interest program”.

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One of my clients wants to take out some money to help pay for a down payment on an assisted living apartment.

According to the terms of his annuity contract, it is going to cost him $1,050.00 to take out $15,000.00.

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They said that they did not realize that they had purchased an annuity until they got papers in the mail several weeks after the meeting in the bank.

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Block, Klukas, Manzella & Shell, P.C. 19 W. Jefferson St. • Joliet, Illinois 60435 • (815) 726-9999 www.blocklaw.com Q: I DO REPETITIVE KEYBOARDING AT WORK AND NOW HAVE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. IS THIS A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASE? WHAT SHOULD I DO? A: For most of the first 100 years since the Workers’ Compensation Act was passed in 1912, there had to be a specific accident before an employee could collect benefits. Since the 1950’s, it was common that various types of presses were being used in industry where, as a safety device, the employee would have to hit palms buttons, using his/her palms, to activate the press, so his/her hands could not be inside the jaw. Many of these employees developed carpal tunnel syndrome and had no remedy.

Finally, in 1987, an enlightened Illinois Supreme Court held that the Workers’ Compensation Act would be best served by allowing compensation where the injury is shown to be caused by performance of a job and has developed gradually over time. Both that case and subsequent cases have held that the date of accident is the date that the condition manifested itself and it would be apparent to a reasonable person that it was work related.

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These days we have seen carpal tunnel syndrome cases arise from keyboarding. There were some early medical studies showing an association, but a more recent Mayo study attempted to prove disassociation. Not surprisingly, the study was flawed, not for the least of which reason is that any person who thought their carpal tunnel syndrome came from keyboarding was excluded from the study. On February 29, 2016 the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons came out with a 900 plus page paper on the management of carpal tunnel syndrome and evidence based clinical practice guidelines, showing that there is a relationship between keyboarding and carpal tunnel, and that body mass may have an effect as well. There are also other factors which predispose to carpal tunnel syndrome, such as thyroid, diabetes, and female gender. However, with this new study we hope the current Workers’ Compensation Commission will be more likely to find that keyboarding is a causative factor in carpal tunnel syndrome. Before the study some of these cases were lost unless there were also non-ergonomic factors which could be shown with the keyboarding.

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First, as stated above, you get the benefit of the discounts (many doctors will try to talk you out of using your insurance because financially it benefits them. They will try to collect the full amount of the bills. Unfortunately, they will try to collect it from you if there isn’t enough money from the Defendant’s insurance, victimizing you twice. First from the accident, second from the financial burden caused by not using your health insurance) Second, you keep your credit rating protected.

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They can put you in collections! Even if you pay installments, you are doing so on a larger amount, due to the loss of the discount your insurance has; if enough time has passed, you may have lost your option to submit the bills and be forever stuck with the larger amount. Installment payments can also affect your credit if a payment is missed due to financial hardship.

Why take the risk? Use your health insurance. Third, when negotiating the value of your case, paid bills are assumed to be reasonable. Unpaid bills are not. So negotiating becomes easier.

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Frequently when it becomes apparent that the condition is work related occurs at the doctor’s office, when the doctor tells the patient not only what condition he has, but that activities at work caused it. Once that occurs, an accident report should be immediately filed with the employer, as

a jurisdictional requirement is that Notice of Accident to be given within 45 days. So if an employee suffers a condition such as carpal tunnel syndrome which is believed to be work related, an appointment should be made with the doctor to diagnosis the condition. Then at the same visit the doctor should be requested to put a history the records of what the repetitive activities are at work, and that causation was discussed between the doctor and the patient. The accident report should be immediately filed thereafter.

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Authorities investigating death of man found unresponsive SHAW MEDIA MINOOKA – Authorities are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man who was found unresponsive Thursday night in Minooka at the home of a relative.

The man has been identified by the office of Grundy County Coroner John Callahan as Michael T. Witchek

of South Carolina. Witchek was at his brother’s Minooka home when he was found unresponsive, according to a news release issued Tuesday morning

by Callahan’s office.

The brother called 911 and Minooka police and EMS responded. Witchek was given Narcan on the scene and taken to the emergency room at Morris Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly

before midnight.

Witchek’s brother indicated there was evidence of drug abuse near his brother’s body when he discovered him unresponsive, according to the news release. Callahan said that during the examination, there was evidence of markings on the body consistent with drug abuse.

The family said Witchek had had a

drug problem, but noted he moved to South Carolina two years ago to be with other family and had been free of any drugs for just over two years, according to the news release. An examination was completed Saturday afternoon and toxicology test results are pending. The death remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and the Minooka Police Department.

theft and possession of fraudulent identification.

• Deray M. Robinson, 26, of the 1800 block of Foxfield Drive in Joliet, was arrested by Crest Hill police for failing to comply with the state’s sex offender registry requirements.

• Parnell L. Samuels, 25, of the 200 block of Third Avenue in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police May 10 on charges of delivery of marijuana and marijuana possession.

• Troy A. Burt, 19, of the 200 block of Barney Drive in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police May 11 on charges of aggravated stalking, aggravated battery, domestic battery, violating an order of protection, reckless driving and vandalism.

• Justin A. Clash, 35, of the 1400 block of

Brentwood Place in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police May 11 on a charge of theft.

• Paris A. Crowder, 23, of the 1500 block of Englewood Avenue in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police May 11 on charges of unlawful use of a weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of ammunition, endangering the life or health of a child and violating an order of protection.

• Dimarrius V. Jimerson, 31, of the 100 block of Hobbs Avenue in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police May 11 on a charge of delivery of marijuana.

• Juan J. Ortiz, 19, of the 400 block of Landau Avenue in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police May 11 on charges of residential burglary,

burglary and theft.

• Kevin W. Tuntland, 37, of the 100 block of Seeser Street in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police May 11 on charges of aggravated battery and domestic battery.

• Alexis N. Williams, 26, of the 500 block of West 14th Place in Chicago, was arrested by Joliet police May 11 on a charge of aggravated battery.

• Hilary E. Burd, 36, of the 2600 block of Zurich Court in Woodridge, was arrested by Naperville police Thursday on a charge of theft.

• Melanie K. Daubaras, 18, of the 2800 block of 95th Street in Naperville, was arrested by Naperville police Thursday on a charge of shoplifting.

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

• Adajanay L. Kimball, 23, of the 3700 block of Union Avenue in Steger, was arrested by Steger police May 10 on charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of ammunition and obstructing justice.

• Michael L. Lee, 53, of the 14800 block of Marshfield Avenue in Harvey, was arrested by sheriff’s police May 10 on charges of identity

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A Plainfield man is in critical condition, having been shot multiple times after he forced his way into a Cook County home near Des Plaines.

About 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, police from agencies in Cook County, Des Plaines and Rosemont responded to a Miguel possible home invasion Esquivel in the 400 block of West Touhy Avenue, according to an email from Cook County Sheriff’s Office Press Secretary Sophia Ansari.

The 27-year-old was found unresponsive on the ground and taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ansari stated.

The man forced his way into the locked home, Ansari said, demanding resident Miguel Esquivel, 18, pay him money owed.

Esquivel retrieved a gun from inside the home, shot the man repeatedly and

hid the loaded weapon under a neighbor’s porch, Ansari stated.

He has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and was also out on bond on a previous aggravated battery charge.

Esquivel appeared in court Monday, Ansari said, where his bond was set at $50,000 for the weapons charge. He received no bond on the battery charge and is being held in Cook County Jail.

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TSA, American Airlines sending help to cut down lines

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com In the wake of excessive lines at security checkpoints that have caused frustration and missed flights for hundreds of passengers, Transportation Security Administration, airline and travel officials are making moves to cut down on long lines.

O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport authorities Tuesday morning asked travelers to arrive three hours before their flights because of delays at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. Hours later, TSA officials announced they would send an additional 58 new security officers and four more bomb-sniffing dog teams to O’Hare to address the long delays.

Long lines caused 450 American Airlines passengers to miss their flights at O’Hare on Sunday night, airline spokeswoman Leslie Scott said. Since the company began tracking excessive wait times in February, she said some 4,500 passengers have not made their flights.

“We know it is frustrating for our passengers,” Scott said. “They don’t want to come here and stand in line for two hours. It’s equally frustrating for our employees because it’s not within their control.”

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A long line of travelers waits for the TSA security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport on Monday in Chicago. Already faced with lines that snake through terminals out to the curb, fliers are bracing for long waits at security in the busy months of July and August.

In an unprecedented move, American Airlines plans to hire outside vendors to help with nonsecurity functions, such as moving bins or telling passengers to remove their shoes in an effort to help TSA agents.

Lines are nowhere near as long at smaller volume airports such as those [in] Milwaukee and Rockford, officials

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“It typically will take you from 10 to 15 minutes from the time you enter the terminal to the time you enter the gate,” said Ken Ryan, director business development for Rockford International Airport. “That includes going to the counter if you need to and going through security.”

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Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport spokesman Harold Mester advised fliers to arrive two hours before their flight. He said the absence of excessive wait times in Chicago can make the airport more appealing for travelers from McHenry and Lake counties.

Officials are hoping relief will come soon. Congress earlier this month agreed to shift $34 million in Homeland Security funding in order to pay overtime to existing staff and hire an additional 800 screeners.

That won’t be enough to address the problem, argued the American Federation of Government Employees, which represents TSA employees. The union insists it needs an additional 6,000 fulltime screeners to alleviate long airport security lines.

The TSA currently has about 42,000 officers on the job, down from 47,000 in 2013. At the same time, the volume of passengers has risen 15 percent, from 643 million to 740 million, according to a news release the union.

The TSA reduced staffing levels in hopes 25 million people would sign up for its PreCheck program, an expedited security measure for travelers that costs $85 and lasts for five years.

• The Associated Press contributed to this report.

OBITUARIES Born: May 6, 1927; in Joliet Died: May 8, 2016; in Joliet

JOHN A. BUSS John A. Buss “Jack,” age 79, of Lockport, passed away peacefully Monday, May 16, 2016, at his late residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Joliet and was a lifelong Lockport resident. A retired firefighter for the city of Lockport after 30 years of service. Jack also operated Lockport City Cemetery for 20 years.

Life member of the Lockport Moose Lodge 1557 and member of the Lockport American Legion John Olson Post 18. Jack was an avid Lockport Township High School sports fan and a die-hard Cubs fan.

Preceded in death by his parents, Lamar and Virginia (Connel) Buss; and brothers, James and Edward Buss.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sue (Ausec); his children, Linda Verchimak, John (Diann) and Ken Buss; his four grandchildren, Zachary, Nicholas and Kaitlin Verchimak and

DETMAR J. CORSSEN Detmar J. “Dick” Corssen, 84, of Hoopeston, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is in charge of the arrangements.

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ANN JAICOMO Born: May 30, 1920 Died: May 16, 2016

Ann Jaicomo (nee Loda), age 95, of South Wilmington, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at Regency Care in Morris.

Born May 30, 1920, in South Wilmington, to the late Antonio and Maria (nee Vecellio) Loda. Member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington. Ann loved reminiscing about her trips to Italy and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are one son, Barry Jaicomo of Coal City; three grandchildren, Rebecca (Thomas) Egan of Naperville, Amy (Paul) Nelson of

Oswego and Laura Jaicomo of Chicago; 10 great-grandchildren, Marisa, Isabella and Alexa Egan and Nicholas, Breanne, Brandon, Olivia, Brady, Bowen and Genevieve Nelson; one brother, Elio Loda of Hot Springs, AR; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her husband, William John Jaicomo; and five sisters, Genevieve Residori, Josephine Fuderich, Helen Jaicomo, Louise Pelligrini and Dorothy Berta.

Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd. and Crematory, South Wilmington Chapel, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour preceding services. Rev. Stanley Drewniak will officiate.

Interment will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville.

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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BARBARA E. FORMENTI Born: May 21, 1931 in Joliet Died: May 11, 2016 in Joliet

Barbara E. Formenti (nee Larsen), age 84, at rest Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Born May 21, 1931, in Joliet, to Carl and Mary Larsen.

Member of St. John Lutheran Church for over 30 years. Barbara loved spending time with her children, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, but had a passion for cooking and baking which the whole family enjoyed.

Survived by her three children, Linda Walls, George (Sylvia) Formenti and Rick Formenti; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Sue (Norman) Formenti; son-in-law, Frank Frigo; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary Larsen; and daughter, Tina Frigo (2010).

Funeral Services for Barbara E. Formenti will be held Friday, May 20, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington roads, Joliet. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery.

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Joseph Briones, age 89, of Coal City, and recently of California, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Joseph was born May 6, 1927, in Joliet to Louis and Bernabe (Casarez) Briones. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was predeased by his parents; two brothers, baby Anthony and Samuel; two sisters, Marguerite (Gallegos) and baby Esther; a son, Ricky; and two ex-wives, Mary (King) and Shirley (Narlow).

He leaves behind two brothers, Moses (Dolores) Briones of Newhall, CA, and Wally (Diane) Briones of Joliet; three sisters, Ruth Carpenter of Sparks, NV, Rachel Gutierrez of Camarillo, CA, and Esther Perez of Phoenix, AZ; surviving children, Joan (the late Jim) Sukle of Crest Hill, Larry (Brenda) Briones and Jerry (Jackie) Briones, both of Channahon, and Dianna (the late Larry) Bak of Morris.

He also leaves behind seven children from Shirley, Debra (Tony) Starosta of Leesburg, FL, Brian Briones of Countryside, Sandra (Jeffrey) Bergstrom of Shawnee, KS, David (Maria) Briones of Layton, UT, Patrick (Tracy) Briones of Brookfield, Carol (Wayne) Zahrobsky of Brookfield and Sharon Briones of Oak Brook Terrace; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church of Goose Lake, at 3950 N. Goose Lake Road in Morris. Inurnment with full military honors will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.

Andrew Buss; a brother, Tom (Joan) Buss; and a sister-in-law, Geraldine Buss. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Grundy County Hospice or Family Home Health and Hospice would be appreciated.

Per Jack’s wishes, cremation rites will be respectfully addressed.

Visitation for Jack will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. NINTH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT. Inurnment of Jack’s cremains will be held at a later date at Lockport City Cemetery.

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

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Tony Barrow dies; Beatles publicist coined ‘Fab Four’ phrase The ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON – Tony Barrow, the British publicist who coined the phrase “Fab Four” to describe the early Beatles, has died.

Barrow, 80, died in a Lancaster hospital on Saturday after a lengthy illness, his son Mike Barrow said Tuesday.

Former Beatle Paul McCartney said Barrow “was a lovely guy who helped

us in the early years of the Beatles.” He called Barrow “super professional but always ready for a laugh.”

Mike Barrow said his father coined the phrase at a time when the word “fab” was in common usage. He says “he just put the two together ... it was a masterstroke.”

Like the Beatles, Barrow was a Liverpool native and before working with the group he wrote a music column

for the Liverpool Echo newspaper. He was recruited for a job as the Beatles’ press officer by manager Brian Epstein in 1962, the year they signed a record deal with Parlophone. Barrow wrote the press release for their debut single, “Love Me Do,” and assembled a fivepage kit titled “Introducing THE BEATLES” that featured a photograph on a pink card.

In Mark Lewisohn’s Beatles biogra-

phy “Tune In,” Barrow remembered all four band members making distinct first impressions: McCartney was sociable, George Harrison inquisitive, Ringo Starr shy and John Lennon abrasive.

“All the traits that came out at that initial meeting were consistent with what followed,” Barrow said.

He is survived by his widow, Corinne, and sons, Mike and Mark.

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Harold retired as a life member from the Operating Engineers Union, Local 150 in Countryside. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 704 A.F. and A.M. in Braidwood.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, W.M. Derrick and Chrissy Tolbert of Coal City; three sisters, Betty Trippe of Mcalla, AL, Zanada Cravens of Mount Carmel and Pauline Elsi (Edward) Lewis of Eldorado; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Lavonda Sue (nee Lowe) Tolbert; one son; Timothy A. Tolbert; and two brothers, Bob Tolbert and James Tolbert.

Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd. and Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Wednesday, May 18, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Masonic services and funeral services will also be on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pastor Justin Kinder will officiate. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Thursday, May 19, 2016. Please call funeral home for time to meet for procession.

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

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JUDITH A. MASTERS Born: Nov. 3, 1945 Died: May 14, 2016

Judith “Judi” A. Masters (nee Gerten), passed away suddenly at her residence, Saturday, May 14, 2016. Age 70 years.

Survived by her husband Terry O. Masters, whom she married Aug. 5, 1967; two sons, Mark (Debra) Masters of Diamond and Michael Masters of Joliet; seven grandchildren, Ryan Masters, Amanda Winslow, Jacob Masters, Nicholas Armstrong, Jessica Winslow, Nathan Masters and Nolan Masters; two brothers, Dick (Nancy) Gerten and Bob (Kathy) Gerten; and three sisters, JoAnn (Bob) VanBoening, DeLores (Meyers) Gerhart and Marianne Gerten. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Ramona Gerten; and three brothers, Dale, Lloyd and James “Skip” Gerten.

Judi was born Nov. 3, 1945, in Campbell, NE. She was retired from Naperville Periodontics after 20 years as their receptionist. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aires 3585 and Ingalls Park A.C. Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Friday, May 20, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 337 S. Ottawa St., at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemtery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Providence Catholic High School Scholarship Fund will be appreciated.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 4 until

CARY CHARLES SCHROEDER Born: Feb. 16, 1949 Died: May 10, 2016

Cary Charles Schroeder, age 67, of Lockport, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice on May 10, 2016.

Born Feb. 16, 1949, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to the late Clarence and Florence (nee Eich) Schroeder. Loving husband of 30 years to Wendy (nee Kaplan) Schroeder.

Cary was a medic specialist in the Vietnam War. Service were held at 11 am on May 16, 2016, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

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HAROLD DEAN TOLBERT Born: Nov. 5, 1939; in Harrisburg Died: May 15, 2016; in Maywood

Harold Dean Tolbert, age 76, of Coal City, passed away May 15, 2016, at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Maywood.

Born Nov. 5, 1939, in Harrisburg, to the late Bon Daniel and Pauline (nee Wilson) Tolbert.

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At an early age, Deola learned the extreme depths of hardship and sorrow. When Deola was 9, her mother passed away suddenly.

She married her husband, James Williams, in 1960, with whom she shared two daughters, Juliet Johns and Vanessa Cameron; and three sons, Stanley Williams, James Williams and Alex Williams. Deola relates that the raising of her family was her most satisfying accomplishment.

Deola is proceeded in death by her parents, Essex and Luella Johns; her brother, Essex Johns Jr.; and her daughter, Vanessa Cameron.

Deola leaves behind her husband, James Williams; daughter, Juliet Johns of Joliet; three sons, Stanley Williams (Stephanie) of Montgomery, James Williams Jr. (Nerryl) of San Antonio, Texas, and Alex Williams (Sharon) of Normal; three brothers, Tenry, Clarence, Samuel and David Lee Johns, all of Chicago; one sister, Julia Marshall of Shelby, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 402 Singleton Place, Joliet, Dr. David G. Latimore, senior pastor. Service at 11 a.m., Pastor Rufus Stephens, officiating.

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By IVAN MORENO The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – Legislative leaders gave mixed reviews Tuesday to the latest negotiations with Gov. Bruce Rauner to seek an end to Illinois’ epic budget standoff, tempering any optimism with skepticism that a compromise is possible anytime soon.

As the stalemate nears a year, Rauner and his fellow Republicans continue to press Democrats to pass pro-business, union-weakening legislation and make Illinois’ workers’ compensation insurance program less expensive for businesses. In return, the governor and Republicans have said they would go along with a tax increase to solve the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit.

After the meeting, Republican House Leader Jim Durkin described the meeting this way: “I’m pleased to say that after many, many months of objection by (Speaker Michael Madigan) to discuss any type of reform, the speaker has indicated he will open negotiations on collective bargaining in local governments, pension reform and also workmen’s compensation reform.

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Melodie Gliniewicz’s lawyer seeks dismissal of charges

WAUKEGAN – A Lake County judge says he will rule next month on a motion to dismiss criminal charges against the widow a suburban Chicago police officer who authorities say staged his suicide.

Melodie Gliniewicz was charged after her husband, Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, died Sept.

1. Authorities say he staged his suicide because he feared discovMelodie ery of his embezzlement Gliniewicz of a youth program.

Melodie Gliniewicz is charged with felony money laundering and misuse of charitable funds. The charges are tied to allegations that more than $10,000 was misspent from accounts intended for the now-defunct Explorers chapter her husband ran.

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State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, speaks to lawmakers while on the House floor during session at the Illinois State Capitol on May 17 in Springfield.

Those are the key to breaking the impasse.”

But Madigan’s statement after the meeting struck a different tone.

“The governor’s continued insistence on passage of his agenda that

hurts the middle class is a clear indication he is not interested in passing and implementing comprehensive, fullyear budgets that do not decimate needed services relied upon by the people of Illinois,” Madigan said.

Defense attorney Donald Morrison argued Tuesday before Judge Victoria Rossetti that the state is “attempting to charge Melodie Gliniewicz, who has pleaded innocent, for the actions of her late husband. Assistant State’s Attorney Scott Turk disputed the argument.

nois comply with federal Real ID, or proof-of-identity, requirements. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in January that it will continue to accept Illinois identification to board commercial airplanes until Jan. 22, 2018.

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State upgrading security for driver’s licenses, ID cards

CHICAGO – Illinois will soon begin mailing more secure driver’s licenses and ID cards to applicants as the state works to meet tighter federal security standards, officials said Tuesday.

By the end of July, applicants will start receiving a temporary paper ID or license, which is good for 45 days, along with their old ID or license with a hole punched in it, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office announced. Those items will serve as identification and are good for air travel.

The office then will send the applicant’s information to a central, secure facility located in Illinois for a fraud check to vet the applicant’s identity. The state will then mail the applicant a “higher quality, more secure” license or ID within 15 days, officials said.

The changes are meant to help Illi-

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Professors protest Rauner’s education board nomination

URBANA – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s choice to fill the college faculty slot on the Illinois Board of Higher Education has prompted backlash from faculty at the University of Illinois and across the state.

Rauner announced John Bambenek, a former Champaign school board member and a onetime Republican state Senate candidate, as his faculty choice in midApril. At the time of the announcement, the governor said Bambenek would bring a unique perspective to the board because of his experience as a lecturer and small-business owner.

Members of the Urbana campus Senate Executive Committee will draft a letter protesting the nomination to the Rauner administration, The (Champaign) News-Gazette reported. The Faculty Advisory Council to the Illinois Board of Higher Education plans to send a memo

Madigan noted that lawmakers and Rauner have been able to pass shortterm funding for higher education and local government services over the last year when the governor “sets aside his nonbudget agenda.”

Illinois has gone without a budget since July 1, when Rauner vetoed the out-of-balance spending plan Democrats sent him.

Rauner has said he’s optimistic he can reach a two-year budget deal with lawmakers before they adjourn May 31. After that, passing a budget will be more difficult because it will require a three-fifths vote in each chamber.

Democratic Senate President John Cullerton said the meeting was productive because Rauner reinforced his commitment to support a tax increase under the right circumstances. And legislative leaders said after the meeting Tuesday that they’ll put together a group of lawmakers to discuss the reforms Rauner wants.

Republican House Leader Christine Radogno said she was glad Madigan was willing to have those discussions, but she expressed doubt that the group would succeed where others haven’t.

expressing “shock and dismay” over Rauner’s choice to the state Senate’s Executive Appointments Committee.

Professors argue that Bambenek isn’t qualified for the job and that Rauner should’ve considered their recommendations to nominate two longtime Faculty Advisory Council members for the position.

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Cool, wet weather keeps farmers out of fields

SPRINGFIELD – The Department of Agriculture says wet, cool conditions in Illinois kept farmers out of their fields for much of last week.

The average temperature across Illinois was about three degrees below normal at 58.8 degrees. Precipitation averaged 2.09 inches, about 2 inches above normal.

Agriculture analysts say there was only one day during the week ending May 15 that had conditions suitable for field work.

Eighty-three percent of the corn crop has been planted, compared with the five-year average of 76 percent. Corn emerged was at 64 percent, compared with 66 percent last year and the five-year average of 45 percent. Twenty-nine percent of the soybean crop has been planted.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Clinton, Sanders locked in a string of attacks in and around tight contest in Kentucky the Iraqi capital that have left WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were neck-and-neck in Kentucky’s presidential primary Tuesday, as Clinton sought to blunt the momentum of her Democratic rival ahead of a likely general election matchup against Republican Donald Trump.

The race was too close to call a winner in Kentucky. With almost all the votes counted, the margin between the two candidates was less than one-half of 1 percent as Clinton tried to avoid ending the primary season with a string of losses to the Vermont senator.

Sanders was favored in Oregon’s primary later Tuesday.

Clinton holds a commanding lead of nearly 300 pledged delegates over Sanders and a dominant advantage among party officials and elected leaders known as superdelegates.

The outcomes in Kentucky and Oregon were not expected to change that and the former secretary of state remains on track to clinch the nomination in early June.

more than 200 dead in the past week.

The four separate bombings were a further challenge to the beleaguered government of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who is struggling to prove that his forces can maintain security in Baghdad and elsewhere.

One of the bombings Tuesday struck an outdoor market in the heavily Shiite district of Sadr City, a frequent bombing target. In the wake of the blast, influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr issued a statement to his followers, saying the attacks “are the clearest evidence that your government has become unable to protect and provide you with security.”

Report says genetically altered food is safe

WASHINGTON – Genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment, a high-powered science advisory board declared in a report Tuesday.

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine concluded that tinkering with the Wave of bombings genetics of what we eat doesn’t in Baghdad kill 69 BAGHDAD – A wave of bomb- produce the “Frankenfood” monings struck outdoor markets and ster some opponents claim – but a restaurant in Shiite-dominated it isn’t feeding the world with substantially increased yields, as neighborhoods of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 69 peo- proponents promised.

– Wire reports ple, officials said – the latest in

Trump sends teams to Democrat-leaning states

By STEVE PEOPLES The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Donald Trump is rushing to install operatives in several states that traditionally favor Democrats, pointing to a general election plan consistent with the campaign he has run thus far: defying conventional wisdom and political trends.

The staffing expansion includes Maine, Minnesota and other places where Trump opens as the underdog, with the New York billionaire seeking to expand the electoral battlefield by drawing on his appeal among working-class white voters – and probable Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton’s perceived weakness with them. Still, it is an unlikely path to the White House, through states that no Republican presidential candidate has carried since the 1980s.

“I will win states that no Republican would even run in,” Trump told The Associated Press in a recent interview.

The Trump campaign has identified roughly 15 states where it plans to install state directors by the end of the month. They include traditional battlegrounds such as Ohio, Florida and Virginia and more challenging terrain such as Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Maine – places Republican have lost for the last six presidential elections or longer.

Target states also will likely include Republican-leaning Georgia, where demographic shifts benefit Democrats.

Trump’s deployment of political operatives was outlined by campaign strategists who weren’t authorized to speak publicly about internal strategy and demanded anonymity.

The plan will be subsidized, at least in part, by the Republican Party’s new “building fund,” a lightly regulated pool of money that can include donations of more than $100,000 from individual donors, they said, though rules for doing so

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Spokane, Washington, on May 7. Trump is moving quickly to install political operatives in more than a dozen states, targeting Maine and Minnesota, among others that traditionally favor Democrats. might pose an obstacle.

Trump is still playing catch-up at this point. While Clinton is already weeks into her own swing-state effort, Trump’s team is scrambling to build a national organization essentially from scratch.

“Up until three weeks ago, there were 102 or 103 employees, which is fewer than Ben Carson had in January,” Trump aide Barry Bennett said. “Today, that number is much bigger, and it’s growing every day.”

The former reality television star’s success in the GOP primary season was fueled almost exclusively by personality and a flood of free media coverage. His expansion into new states signals recognition that Trump must grow his bare-bones operation to be competitive this fall, even if he doesn’t fully embrace other modern-day political tactics.

He refused to add a pollster for the first 11 months of his White House bid, relying on sometimes questionable public polls when making strategic decisions. Shifting toward November’s vote, he recently hired GOP pollster Tony Fabrizio.

It’s a step toward professionalizing the campaign. Up to now, Trump’s strategists have relied on the Republican National Committee’s

voter data and internal poling to guide the battleground state staffing plan. Going forward, Fabrizio will work with Trump and committee staff on voter modeling, overseeing polling and voter targeting, according to someone familiar with the hiring.

Trump’s team aims to have about 15 state directors on the payroll by June 1, supplementing more than 200 committee operatives nationwide. Communications, events and “coalitions” chiefs will augment the campaign’s presence.

But bringing in more players doesn’t necessarily make a winning team. Some of the most experienced swing-state Republican operatives have shunned Trump and it’s unclear how many might work for him now that he has almost clinched the Republican nomination. Without them, he would be left with a pool of state-based loyalists, many inexperienced and unknown to the campaign’s leaders.

To help fund the expansion, Trump’s strategists said he’ll draw from a fundraising deal with the Republican National Committee that should be signed in coming days. Clinton has a similar agreement with Democrats, enabling her to collect checks of more than $350,000 from individual donors.

OPINIONS

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SPRINGFIELD – A Champaign TV station has folks here stirred up because it caught two lawmakers playing videogames on their phones while an important budget bill was being debated in the House.

The two lawmakers caught on tape – Kate Cloonen and Mike Smiddy – were quite chagrinned.

I couldn’t help but roll my eyes.

What they did is commonplace in the Illinois House.

They were just unlucky enough to do it when someone was paying attention.

In fact, it’s so common for lawmakers to loaf during debates, that reporters who routinely cover the General Assembly have ceased reporting it.

But it makes it no less pathetic.

I began covering the General Assembly in 1988.

Since then, I’ve seen lawmakers stumbling drunk on the floor. I’ve seen others sleep and others hungover.

Newspapers and magazines are read and speeches ignored.

A former Senator from western Illinois loved to buy artwork on ebay.com during debates. Two Republican budget “experts” liked to play Risk on their taxpayer-owned computers while legislation was pondered.

But most lawmakers mill around and chat with colleagues while speeches are being delivered.

I remember the first time I saw the Illinois House in “action.” I was a graduate student taken there by my professor, Bill Miller, who himself was a veteran statehouse reporter.

After observing a day of debate, Miller asked my classmates and me our impression of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Our class responded in

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VIEWS Scott Reeder unison: “chaos.”

Miller laughed and said that’s what everyone says.

For a long time, that’s how I thought all state legislatures behaved. Then I spent three months covering the Nevada Legislature.

Even though lawmakers receive less than one-tenth the pay of their counterparts in Illinois, they manage to be quiet and respectful during speeches, avoid throwing food and are generally considerate of their colleagues.

It would seem a pretty low bar for Illinois lawmakers to reach.

But I’ve seen popcorn fights, a box of Kleenex thrown at the Speaker of the House, shoes being shined and a whole host of activities no other workplace would tolerate.

In fact, I found it rather ironic when a lawmaker known for his in-session temper tantrums bemoaned the breech of decorum when another representative extended his middle finger to the chamber.

While both Smiddy and Clooney are Democrats, the behavior is bipartisan.

In fact, to the casual observer it would appear to be a parliament of goofballs.

But that’s not quite fair.

There are many lawmakers who care. They want to serve but are trapped in a system that offers not a shred of solemnity to the process.

They deserve better and so do the people of Illinois.

• Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and can be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fed’s should not make absurd policies for local school districts

To the Editor: Insanity! On the heels of Target’s ridiculous bathroom policy to allow gender-confused men to have full access to women’s bathrooms in their stores, the Obama administration decided to issue a federal mandate requiring all public schools in the nation to comply with similar radical co-ed restroom policies. These absurd policies ignore the privacy and safety needs of the vast majority to accommodate the absurd wishes of a few.

The fact is, males and females are created different, yet are of equal and infinite value and worth. Respecting the innate biological and immutable differences of the sexes requires that we recognize the privacy, modesty and safety distinctions of bathrooms, locker rooms and changing rooms. Contrary to what some may say, preserving and honoring these differences is not “discrimination.”

Moreover, why is the federal government making absurd policies for local school districts? What happened to local control?

What about the voices of parents and local taxpayers? Do we no longer need local government bodies?

All Americans should contact their federal representatives and demand the federal takeover of bathrooms be stopped. And call your local Target while you’re at it!

David E. Smith

Executive Director of Tinley Park-based Illinois Family Institute

Gender identity

To the Editor: I know some people don’t feel they are the same gender as their body. It must be very confusing to them and people around them.

I have seen interviews with kids and adults who feel they are trapped in the wrong body and I believe it’s very possible. How many people are like this; I don’t have any idea.

However how to handle the bathroom and locker room issue is a real problem. The birth certificate gender is not the way because people don’t carry their certificate with them and those who had a sex change wouldn’t agree with it.

Jenner says he always felt he was a woman, so he had a sex change to agree with his identity. I think that should be the deciding factor as whom to who uses which facility.

I still feel very sorry for those people but I have to agree with the people who know a lot of men (age is irrelevant) and women who would love to be in another gender’s facility. Voyeurism isn’t confined to a particular sex.

I think the best way to handle the issue is Jenner’s way. A person should use the facilities relating to their body. Since we can’t see into a person’s mind, we can see the body’s gender. That should be the deciding factor.

Chuck Johnson Morris

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The Slammers’ Spencer Medick pitches against the Washington Wild Things on Tuesday during the Slammers’ home opener at Silver Cross Field in Joliet.

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The Slammers’ Melvin Rodriguez bats against the Washington Wild Things on Tuesday during the Slammers’ home opener at Silver Cross Field in Joliet.

SLAMMERS 6, WILD THINGS 1

Slammers whip Wild Things in home opener

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The starting pitching struggled on the season-opening road trip.

Entering Tuesday night’s home opener against the Washington Wild Things at Silver Cross Field, the Joliet Slammers had a team ERA of 9.00.

That figure took a giant leap upward Sunday when Joliet dropped a doubleheader at Normal, 16-1 and 12-1.

Manager Jeff Isom said changes on the staff already are in the works.

“What we found out on the road trip is we have some holes in the pitching staff,” Isom said. “We’re in the process of making some moves. We’ve got to shore that up.

“On the other hand, I liked what we saw offensively. We didn’t hit much Sunday (nine hits total in the two games), but it’s tough when you’re playing from behind like that to get the offense swinging the bat well. We just can’t keep playing from behind.”

That was not a problem Tuesday, when the first four batters in the bottom of the first inning singled, leading to a three-run inning and 3-0 Slammers’ lead. Left-hander Spencer Medick, who also started the season opener last Thursday at Windy City, and a strong bullpen featuring Marc Rutledge and Kevin Simmons made that stand up in a 6-1 Slammers’ victory before 2,907 chilled but happy fans.

Medick pitched 51/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits. He stranded the bases loaded in the second, two runners in the fourth and exited in the sixth with the bases loaded and one run across. Rutledge relieved, and the Slammers’ turned a difficult 4-6-3 double play to end the threat.

Leadoff man Charlie White led Joliet’s attack with a single, two doubles and two walks. Alfredo Rodriguez and Marc Flores knocked in two of the first-inning runs with singles. Flores’ second single ignited a three-run fifth inning that included Jake Gronsky’s long double to left and Carter Bell’s

three-run double. Gronsky finished with two hits.

Three Joliet regulars – Melvin Rodriguez, Flores and Boo Vazquez – entered Tuesday hitting .400, and a majority of the lineup is swinging reasonably well.

All along, Isom said he felt the offense would produce. That was based largely on all the familiar names who are in the lineup, names that fans at Silver Cross Field can relate to because they were here previously.

Melvin Rodriguez, though, is a newcomer. He got a start at second base and played well defensively Tuesday, including starting the big sixth-inning double play.

Rodriguez went 1 for 4 Tuesday and was robbed of another hit. He has a double, home run and four RBIs already and is eager to build a relationship with the Slammers’ fans. If he keeps hitting, it should happen.

Rodriguez was an NCAA Division I All-American and Southwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year last sea-

son at Jackson State, Walter Payton’s alma mater. All he did was hit 422 with 65 RBIs in 58 games.

He was drafted last June in the 18th round by the Washington Nationals and was released late in spring training this season.

“Melvin’s numbers last year were ridiculous,” Isom said. “I got a call when he got released by the Nationals, and I said, ‘Yeah, we can use that type of utility guy.’

“He has exceeded my expectations so far. I can put him anywhere. Nothing fazes him. He just enjoys playing the game.”

Rodriguez said he worked hard with the Nationals and has worked hard since he arrived here.

“I’ve already gotten some good advice from Charley Lau (the Slammers’ hitting coach), and Jeff Isom is a great coach, too,” he said. “I am excited about playing here. We have a good group of guys in our clubhouse.”

A few more games likes the home opener and the clubhouse will be hopping.

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26 PREP SPORTS: JOLIET WEST SIGNINGS

Joliet West athletes announce college plans

By CURT HERRON cherron@shawmedia.com

JOLIET – As it gets ready to move into new conference next season, Joliet West’s athletic fortunes are definitely headed in a positive direction.

Twenty-eight athletes who have played a role in helping to make that happen during their careers were recognized Monday at a special college signing ceremony at the auditorium.

Athletes representing 14 sports made their announcements during a video presentation that can be seen on Tigers athletic director Steve Millsaps’ Twitter page. The video also features comments from their West coaches.

Lauren Stefanski, who will continue her volleyball career and education at Loyola of Chicago, feels very fortunate to have the chance to compete at the next level.

“This is a great opportunity,” Stefanski said. “I’m honored to be able to play at the next level since not a lot of people are privileged to do that. I thank my parents every day for the opportunity to get me discovered. It means so much to be able to continue my passion.

“From the start, I was very attracted to Loyola. I’ve had it in my mind for a very long time that I wanted to go

“I learned a lot while I was here about balancing school and sports. Getting the opportunity to run in college is cool because everyone is as good as you are.”

Mario Scarcelli Saint Xavier there and the coaches were very sincere and trustworthy, and as soon as I stepped foot on that campus, I knew.

I’m definitely ready to get started there.”

Eleven of those who made their college plans known were girls, and the majority of those competed in either the track and field or cross country programs for the Tigers.

One of them is Kristine Bourg, who is a bit unusual in that she hasn’t competed in track and field for long but is still able to attend Eastern Michigan, where she will compete in a specialized event, pole vault.

“This is really great, especially since I came into track my junior year,” Bourg said. “To be able to compete at the next level is a blessing since I grew up playing softball my whole

life. I played here my freshman year, but then had to stop due to injuries.

But having the track team really welcome me has been great since we feel like a family.

“I’m going to Eastern Michigan for pole vault and only having two years under my belt is incredible. I’ve learned so much from my pole vault coach, Seandell Davis, and coach Pags (Al Pagnusat) and coach Sally (Pagnusat). Without them, I wouldn’t be here, for sure.”

Other fall sports athletes who signed were cross country runners Kiersten Perry (Aurora), Charlotte Youell (Benedictine), Dylan Deardurff (Maryville), Mario Scarcelli (Saint Xavier) and Nick Calderon (Dominican); football players Meekah Ben-Isreal (Illinois State), Juan Hernandez (St. Francis), Jacob Pullen (St. Francis) and Michael Lewis (Dubuque), and soccer players Elber Haro (Benedictine), Alex Meyers (Maryville) and Ivan Lopez (Millikin).

Winter sports athletes include basketball player Tyler Johnson (Judson) and bowlers Gracie Plese (St. Francis), Taylor Bailey (McKendree), Scott Lyman (McKendree) and Matt Pesavento (St. Francis).

Also signing from spring sports were baseball players Matt Meier (Judson) and Thomas Purcell (North

Central); softball players Megan Borgra (Aurora), Ariana Liceaga, (Indianapolis); soccer player Kara Cipolle (Illinois-Springfield); track and field athletes Brandy Teague (Benedictine) and Ashleigh Campos (St. Francis), and volleyball players Luke Van Eck (Dominican) and Kyler Van Rossum-O’Connell (Fontbonne).

Perry, Youell, Deardurff and Scarcelli also signed to compete in track and field in addition to cross country.

Scarcelli, who was accompanied by his new coach at Saint Xavier, Lockport graduate Kyle Rago, is typical of most of the athletes who signed.

They will attend Division III or NAIA schools where they can continue their athletic careers while focusing on academics.

“Coach Rago told me that I’d be great on the team and I’m really looking forward to run there,” Scarcelli said. “I learned a lot while I was here about balancing school and sports.

Getting the opportunity to run in college is cool because everyone is as good as you are.

“I think about the different races that I ran while I was here but also about all of the great friends that I’ve had. I’ve liked going out to all of the other sports to cheer them on because it’s been fun to be part of such a great year that we’ve had. It’s been awesome.”

Joliet Central names Thompson boys basketball coach Joliet Central had three head coaching positions to fill, and the Joliet Township High School District 204 Board approved them at Tuesday night’s board meeting.

Brian Reed stepped aside as the Joliet Central girls basketball coach after the winter season, and sophomore coach Laura Brumfiel was named his successor.

Peter Dobersztyn was named head girls track coach. He will replace Terry Houchens, who is retiring.

The other hiring is sure to be a topic of conversation among local boys basketball followers. Speculation on who might take the reins has been ongoing since coach Jeff Corcoran announced after the winter season that he was stepping aside to devote more attention to his young family.

As the 2014-15 basketball season was winding down, longtime Lockport coach Lawrence Thompson Jr., who was retiring as a dean of students but earlier had expressed

VIEWS Dick Goss his desire to remain as the Porters’ basketball coach, was informed he would not be allowed to continue in that capacity.

The Porters had their final regular-season game coming up at Joliet Central, and the Steelmen quickly put together a night to honor Thompson, who is a Joliet East graduate, along with retiring Joliet Central Principal John Randich.

“Honoring them was the right thing to do,” Corcorcan said that night. “I can’t think of a better night to do this. It’s senior night, and who better would you want your seniors to look at as examples than John Randich and Larry Thompson?

“Larry is just a great guy. When I was coaching here with Ski (Bob Koskosky), I thought, ‘Larry is a

quiet guy. He doesn’t talk much.’

But when you get to know him, you see he has a real passion for the game, and he is always kind to your program. If there is anyone who deserves to go out his way, it’s him.”

Thompson was gone as the Lockport coach, but he was back last winter as the sophomore coach, and a varsity assistant, for Joliet West coach Nick DiForti. DiForti credited Thompson with making a huge contribution to the Tigers’ program, which next season could be something special.

Thompson will be in town again, this time guiding West’s biggest rival. He will be the Joliet Central head coach, Corcoran’s successor.

When a new coach is needed, the question often is there. Is it better to bring in young blood, or if a veteran coach is available and still has the drive, do you go with him?

Joliet Central chose the veteran, with good reason. Thompson always has done things the right way, and he

will again as the Steelmen’s leader.

If you are into the numbers, Thompson coached basketball at Lockport for 33 years, 16 as the head coach. He also was a successful cross country coach for the Porters.

He took the reins as the head basketball coach in the 1999-2000 season and posted a 245-201 record. His teams won three straight sectional titles from 2006 through 2008. Lockport finished fourth in the 2008 Class 4A State Tournament after beating O’Fallon, 50-47, in the supersectional.

Whether the Porters won or lost under Thompson was not what mattered most, however. They competed against the best and their impeccably dressed coach always had them disciplined and getting the most from the talent they had.

For how ever many years Thompson is on board, the Joliet Central program will be in good hands.

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

AREA ROUNDUP

WHAT TO WATCH

AREA SCHEDULE

NHL CONFERENCE FINALS Sunday St. Louis 2, San Jose 1 Monday Pittsburgh 3, Tampa Bay 2 (OT), series tied, 1-1 Tuesday San Jose 4, St. Louis 0, series tied, 1-1 Wednesday Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay 7 p.m.

NBA CONFERENCE FINALS Monday Oklahoma City 108, Golden State 102, Thunder lead

series, 1-0

Tuesday Toronto at Cleveland 115, Toronto 84, Cavs lead

series, 1-0

FRONTIER LEAGUE East Division W L Pct. 4 1 .800 3 0 1.000 2 2 .500 2 3 .400 1 3 .250 1 3 .250 West Division

W L Pct. Evansville 3 1 .750 Southern Illinois 2 1 .667 Normal 2 2 .500 Gateway 1 2 .333 Florence 1 2 .333 River City 0 2 .000 Tuesday’s results Slammers 6, Washington 1 Windy City 6, Traverse City 3 Evansville 10, Normal 6 Gateway at Southern Illinois, ppd.

Lake Erie 5, Schaumburg 4 Wednesday’s games Washington at Slammers, 9:05 a.m.

Evansville at Normal, 9:05 a.m.

Traverse City at Windy City, 9:35 a.m.

Schaumburg at Lake Erie, 10:05 a.m.

Gateway at Southern Illinois, 4:05 p.m.

River City at Florence, 4:35 p.m.

Gateway at Southern Illinois, 6:35 p.m.

River City at Florence, 7:05 p.m.

LOCKPORT – Ben Davis is on a roll for Lockport’s baseball team. After firing a six-hitter against Southwest Suburban Blue co-leader Sandburg last Wednesday, Davis fanned six while allowing just one run and six hits in the Porters’ 9-1 victory over Bolingbrook Tuesday.

Gavin Lovesky went 3 for 4 with an RBI, Joey McGuire added two RBIs and Steve Salvino went 3 for 3. Bolingbrook (16-11, 9-4) was tied with Lockport (18-11, 10-3) and Sandburg atop the SWSC Blue. Jeremiah Lebron and Malik Wade each had two hits for the Raiders.

PREP BASEBALL Plainfield North 6, Plainfield Central 2:The

Southwest Prairie champion Tigers (24-2, 181) were led by Josh Heckman and Anthony Agne, who each had two RBI. Josh Garner (7-1) struck out nine in five innings. Central (17-13, 9-10) was led by Kyle MacFarlane (RBI).

Plainfield East 5, Oswego East 4: Drew DeMumbrum, Cole Lynch and Mike Sullivan each had two hits while Mitch Koran pitched six innings for East (17-13, 9-10) in the SPC victory.

Minooka 15, Romeoville 4: Logan O’Brien and Luke Faifer had three RBI each for the Indians (15-13, 10-9) in the SPC win. The Spartans (5-21, 2-17) got two RBI from Zakk Suits.

Providence 7, St. Francis 2: Colin Airola had two RBI for the Celtics (23-8, 15-6) in the Catholic League Blue victory.

Lincoln-Way East 8, Joliet Central 2: Cam McCaslin and Alex LaValle had two RBI for East (11-15, 6-7) in the SWSC Blue win. Luke DeBenedetti led Central (6-22, 1-12) with two hits.

Bradley-Bourbonnais 17, Lincoln-Way West 3:

In the SWSC Red loss, the Warriors (19-7, 9-4) were led by Matt Monahan who was 2 for 2 with an RBI. Oswego 7, Plainfield South 1: Nick Mayerhofer drove home the lone run for South (1910.10-9) in the SPC loss.

H-F 10, Joliet West 1: The Tigers (7-19-1, 2-11) had two hits in the SWSC Blue contest.

PREP SOFTBALL JCA 13, Benet 2: Alyssa Callans (3 for 4) hit

Wednesday Oklahoma City at Golden State, 8 p.m.

Windy City Lake Erie Washington Slammers Traverse City Schaumburg

SUBMITTED REPORTS

GB — — 1½ 2 2½ 2½ GB — — 1 1½ 1½ 2

a grand slam and a two-run homer to lead the Angels (17-7, 6-3) to the East Suburban Cath-

olic win. Callans fanned six and allowed five hits in her complete-game win.

Lincoln-Way West 2, Bradley-Bourbonnais 0:

Amanda Ruskowsky threw a complete-game shutout, allowing only three hits and striking out nine. Jenna Czart was 2 for 3 with an RBI for West (21-7, 12-1).

Gardner-South Wilmington 12, Melrose Park 2:

Emily Hopwood (4 RBIs), Jenni Price (2 RBIs) and Maranda Residori (2 RBIs) led GSW to the 1A Walther Christian Regional semifinal win.

Peotone 20, Catalyst/Maria 0: Peotone advanced to its 2A Regional final with the win.

Reed-Custer 9, Watseka 0: Reed-Custer advanced to the 2A Wilmington Regional final.

Other scores: Lincoln-Way Central 12, Thornridge 1

PREP SOCCER 2A Lincoln-Way West Regional semifinals:

Madison Mikalauski had a hat trick, while Anna Kirk, Brianna Heyer, Breanna Bembenek, Meghan Shelton, Sarah Wintercorn, Brianne Owen and Sydney Valiska each scored goals for the Warriors (16-6) in their 10-0 victory over Kankakee. On Friday, they play Morris, who won 2-1 over Providence.

Morris’ Mya Shannon and Emma Dingbaum scored off assists from Alexa Rain.

Plainfield North 3, West Aurora 1: After winning its 3A Regional semifinal, North plays Metea Valley in the final on Friday.

Lincoln-Way East 8, Thornwood 0: East advanced to the 3A Stagg Regional final and will face Stagg Friday.

Lemont 8, Morgan Park 0: Lemont advanced to its 2A Regional title match against Washington Friday.

Other scores: Waubonsie Valley 6, Plainfield East 0; Naperville Central 8, Romeoville 0; Metea Valley 4, Plainfield Central 0

PREP VOLLEYBALL Joliet West 25-25, H-F 20-17: Kyler Van Ros-

sum-O’Connell (28 assists), Chris Beltran (11 digs) and Scott Lyman led the Tigers (20-13, 4-6) to the SWSC Blue victory.

Lockport 25-25, Joliet Central 22-16: The Porters (22-11, 4-6) were led to the SWSC Blue win

by Kyle Dixon (4 kills) and Anthony Pfeiffer (3 kills, 6 assists).

SPORTS BRIEFS Brewers’ Anderson loses no-hit bid, still beats Cubs MILWAUKEE – Chase Anderson took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and finished with 82/3 strong innings to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the Cubs, 4-2, on Tuesday night.

The Cubs entered averaging 5.94 runs per game, but Anderson (2-5) stopped them almost cold to snap a personal five-game skid.

Ben Zobrist ended Anderson’s no-hit bid with a double to the wall in center on the first pitch of the eighth.

Anderson was perfect through 51/3 innings before walking Miguel Montero on a 3-2 pitch. Anderson

regrouped by striking out Kyle Hendricks and Dexter Fowler.

Jason Heyward and Kris Bryant spoiled Anderson’s shutout with solo homers in the ninth. Bryant drove Anderson’s final pitch to the seats in left.

76ers win NBA draft lottery, Bulls land No. 14 NEW YORK – The Philadelphia 76ers have won the NBA draft lottery and will have the No. 1 pick in June.

The Los Angeles Lakers finished second Tuesday night and the Bulls landed the No. 14 pick.

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Central Division

W L Pct GB Cubs 27 10 .730 — Pittsburgh 21 17 .553 6½ St. Louis 20 19 .513 8 Milwaukee 17 22 .436 11 Cincinnati 15 24 .385 13 East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 23 16 .590 — New York 22 16 .579 ½ Philadelphia 23 17 .575 ½ Miami 21 18 .538 2 Atlanta 9 29 .237 13½ West Division

W L Pct GB San Francisco 22 18 .550 — Colorado 20 18 .526 1 Los Angeles 20 19 .513 1½ Arizona 18 23 .439 4½ San Diego 17 22 .436 4½

Tuesday’s results Milwaukee 4, Cubs 2 Cleveland 13, Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 12, Atlanta 9 Philadelphia 3, Miami 1 N.Y. Mets 2, Washington 0 Colorado 3, St. Louis 1 N.Y. Yankees at Arizona (n) L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers (n) San Francisco at San Diego (n) Wednesday’s games Cubs (Lackey 4-2) at Milwaukee (Nelson 4-3), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 2-3) at Philadelphia (Hellickson 3-2), 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 0-4) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 3-2), 6:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Tomlin 5-0) at Cincinnati (Finnegan 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Gonzalez 2-1) at N.Y. Mets (Colon 3-2), 6:10 p.m.

Colorado (Rusin 1-1) at St. Louis (Wainwright 3-3), 7:15 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 3-2) at Arizona (Miller 1-4), 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 1-2) at L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-2), 9:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Cueto 5-1) at San Diego (Pomeranz 4-3), 9:10 p.m.

Thursday’s games Cubs at Milwaukee, 12:40 p.m.

Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 8:10 p.m.

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

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Central Division

W L Pct GB White Sox 24 14 .632 — Cleveland 19 17 .528 4 Kansas City 19 19 .500 5 Detroit 18 21 .462 6½ Minnesota 10 28 .263 14East Division

W L Pct GB Baltimore 23 14 .622 — Boston 24 15 .615 — Tampa Bay 18 19 .486 5 Toronto 19 22 .463 6 New York 16 21 .432 7 West Division

W L Pct GB Seattle 22 16 .579 — Texas 22 17 .564 ½ Los Angeles 17 21 .447 5 Oakland 17 22 .436 5½ Houston 15 24 .385 7½

Tuesday’s results Houston at White Sox (n) Cleveland 13, Cincinnati 1 Seattle 10, Baltimore 0 Tampa Bay 12, Toronto 2 Detroit 7, Minnesota 2 Kansas City 8, Boston 4 N.Y. Yankees at Arizona (n) Texas at Oakland (n) L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers (n) Wednesday’s games Houston (Fister 3-3) at White Sox (Latos 5-0), 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Nolasco 1-1) at Detroit (Verlander 2-4), 12:10 p.m.

Boston (Wright 3-3) at Kansas City (Volquez 4-3), 1:15 p.m.

Texas (Perez 1-3) at Oakland (Hill 5-3), 2:35 p.m.

Seattle (Walker 2-2) at Baltimore (Tillman 5-1), 6:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 0-2) at Toronto (Dickey 2-4), 6:07 p.m.

Cleveland (Tomlin 5-0) at Cincinnati (Finnegan 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

Boston (Price 5-1) at Kansas City (Kennedy 4-3), 7:15 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 3-2) at Arizona (Miller 1-4), 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 1-2) at L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-2), 9:05 p.m.

Thursday’s games Houston at White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Seattle at Baltimore, 11:35 a.m.

Cleveland at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

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

N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

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Wednesday’s events Baseball Lockport at Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m.

Minooka at Romeoville, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Softball Mother McAuley at Plainfield South, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield East at Wheaton Academy, 4:30 p.m.

Providence at Richards, 4:30 p.m.

Sandburg at Minooka, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer Benet Academy vs. Lockport at Class 3A Bolingbrook Regional, 6:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook/East Aurora vs. Naperville North at Class 3A Bolingbrook Regional, 4:30 p.m.

Oswego vs. Plainfield South at 3A Oswego Regional, 4:30 p.m.

Lockport gets big win over Bolingbrook

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Minooka beats Joliet West in regional semifinal

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JOLIET – Although Minooka’s girls soccer team has played most of its matches, including all at home, on grass fields, it’s clear why it likes competing on turf surfaces.

Their ability to distribute to ball on a big field where there are no bad bounces plays right into their possession game.

That was clear in Tuesday’s Class 3A Joliet West Regional semifinals when they took on the host Tigers for the opportunity to advance to Friday’s title match.

Minooka had plenty of good opportunities before finally connecting late in the opening half and then it scored three more times in the final 40 minutes to capture a 4-0 victory. Kennedy Messina scored her team’s first three goals while Hailey Arlis added the last one.

That win advanced the Indians (14-4) to Friday’s 4:30 championship match against United Township, which beat Bradley-Bourbonnais, 7-1, in the other semifinal contest.

“That was a fun win for Minooka soccer,” Indians coach Chris Brolley said. “We were doing things the right

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Minooka’s Hailey Arlis (23) heads the ball for a goal over the Joliet West defense Tuesday at the Class 3A Joliet West Semifinal at Joliet West High School. way and we played aggressively, and that’s what I want us to do. This gives us a lot of momentum going into Friday’s game and we’ll see what happens.

“We have some really talented kids so getting them on turf is definitely a plus for us and you could see it. The width plays to our advantage and team

speed and technical ability. But you never know going to the next round so we’ll enjoy this one. I was nervous coming into this one since West always fights and we have good games with them.”

The Tigers (9-12) did their best to keep the Indians frustrated throughout

the opening half and nearly were able to keep the ball out of the net at the break.

But shortly after West keeper Desia Thurmond deflected a good try from Kaleigh Murphy, Messina drove toward the top of the box and fired one in during the 38th minute to give the Indians a big boost right before halftime.

“We were a little frustrated in the first half but with a little faith and determination, we were able to get one in with our teamwork,” Messina said.

“We kept trying and trying and were able to pull it off and that gave us confidence going into the second half.

“I’m very blessed to be able to play with this squad since they’re hardworking players. We have good chemistry and work together well on and off of the ball. We’re excited about the challenge of playing for the regional title, but we also feel confident going into it.”

In the final half, Minooka kept applying pressure as Messina, Brooke Brodzinski and Hannah Rieker were all thwarted in the early going. But Messina gave her team some breathing room when she found the net again in the 55th minute.

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Minooka’s Kennedy Messina (10) moves the ball up field against Joliet West in the Class 3A regional semifinals held in Joliet. knowledging his seniors’ efforts, he’s also looking forward to next season.

“I’m really proud of how the girls have done,” O’Shea said. “Getting nine wins is a pretty big step up from how they did last year. So I feel that we have a really bright future here.

We had a lot of underclassmen on varsity, and I’m hoping that it will come together again next year.

“Senior Kara Cipolle was our leader and she plays hard all of the time and brings it in every game. We started Desia in goal and could not be happier with the way she performed, she kept us in the game. Our sweeper Graysen Bormet didn’t give up a breakaway the entire season, we moved Sam Baloy from goal to stopper and she did a phenomenal job. And a freshman, Marsela Rosales started every game on varsity, and her upside is huge.”

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After Brodzinski was turned away two more times and Martina Kotrba was also denied in the next 10 minutes, Messina collected her third goal in the 73rd minute when she fired in a free kick from just beyond the top of the box.

Despite being up 3-0 late, the Indians kept attacking and it paid off when Hailey Arlis put one in during the 77th minute and nearly led to another score, but Maggie Ward’s try was halted.

“We’ve noticed that we play better on turf, so we knew we needed to focus on possession today, and I feel that we really accomplished all of the goals that we set for this game,” Arlis said.

“We always seem to struggle in the first half, but we just have to keep at it.

We stuck with it and stayed confident and found a goal, which led to our success in the second half.

“Out of all of the sports that I play, this is probably one of my closest teams. We’re very tight and know each other very well and we work together wonderfully. We always look for good competition. We want to play against the best teams to see how we match up against them.”

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FOOD Mastering the easy art of cooking dried beans from scratch

By SARA MOULTON The Associated Press Until I went off to college and became a vegetarian out of financial necessity, beans really weren’t a part of my life.

But once I found myself pinching pennies while sharing a house with three other women, beans became a great and affordable source of bulk and protein. And though the initial motivation was saving money, we eventually grew to love the unique flavors and textures of beans, and I have continued to cook with them ever since.

And the best way to make beans?

Starting with dried beans. Why take the time to cook dried beans when you can find a wide variety of canned available? There are several reasons.

Dried beans cooked from scratch have a more uniform texture than most canned beans (some of which tend to get mushed in the can). Also, you can control what gets added to the beans (particularly salt). And they cost much less than canned beans.

A 16-ounce bag of dried beans yields

roughly 5 or 6 cups of cooked beans, while a 15-ounce can of cooked beans yields roughly 11/2 cups. Finally, homemade beans freeze beautifully, so why not make a big batch on the weekend and use it in recipes later in the week?

But there are a few things to keep in mind regarding dried beans.

Dried beans seem to last forever on the shelf, but beware: The older the bean, the longer it will take to cook. So try to buy your beans from a store that has plenty of turnover.

There has been a long debate about whether to soak beans before cooking them. The main reason for the presoak is to speed up the cooking time.

And a pre-soak does indeed do that, by about 30 minutes. But Cook’s Illustrated magazine has uncovered an even better reason. If you soak beans in salted water overnight, they not only absorb some of the salt (which seasons them), they also come out more tender. For years we were all told that salt made beans tough, but it’s quite the contrary. So I recommend a presoak in salted water.

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The basics for cooking almost all dried beans (except dried lentils and split peas, which cook so quickly you can make them from start to finish in about 20 minutes) are below. I won’t offer exact cooking times because the timing can vary widely depending on the variety and size of the beans, as well as how fresh they are. I have offered cooking methods using both stovetop and a slow cooker. Whichever you choose, save the cooking liquid. It is delicious added to soups and stews.

MASTER RECIPE FOR COOKING DRIED BEANS Start to finish: 13 to 15 hours (15 minutes active) Servings: 10 1 pound dried beans 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 medium yellow onion, quartered 1 medium carrot, cut crosswise into 4 pieces 1 celery stalk, cut crosswise into 4 pieces

2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 sprigs fresh thyme Sort through the beans to pick out any random stones or sticks among them, then rinse and drain the beans.

In a large bowl or pot, dissolve 3 tablespoons of the salt in 4 quarts of water. Add the beans, stir, then cover and soak overnight at room temperature.

The next day, drain the beans and rinse them. In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine the beans with 7 cups of cold water. Stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, skimming the scum that rises to the surface with a skimmer or slotted spoon (that scum is protein solids). Reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer the beans, regularly skimming the scum, until no more scum rises to the surface.

Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and thyme, then simmer for 30 to 60 minutes, or until the beans are just tender. Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid (if desired) and discard the onion, carrot, celery and thyme stalks. Use the beans in recipes or freeze them in 1- or 2-cup portions.

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High-tech simulation training has become a crucial factor in preparing nurses to better assist doctors and improve patient care and safety in the real world.

That’s why the Leach College of Nursing at the University of St. Francis in Joliet includes simulation lab classes in all of its clinical nursing courses. Plans are to improve the lab after the fall, along with continued expansion of the nursing school at the St. Clare Campus, said Jerri Wills, Assistant Professor and Director of Simulation Learning.

At USF, Wills said, the aim is to “replicate as closely as possible the situations they (students) will encounter in a professional setting.”

The lab “patient” is a mannequin – an advanced human patient simulator - through which Wills or other staff, in a booth, can speak to the student nurse as a real patient

might do. This allows the student nurse to ask questions, respond to answers, perform basic procedures and develop a profile of the patient’s condition for a physician. Electronics allows adjustment of pulse, heartbeat, blood pressure and even blinking. The student then produces a patient report as they would for a real physician, and a plan for care of that patient based on their condition.

Wills said afterward there is a debriefing to help the student understand what they did right, what they did wrong, and what they can do better.

Students are observers in in-hospital training, where the patients are real, and hospital nurses carry the burden of care and responsibility.

The goal in simulation training is to make the scenario as real as possible, so students “can improve their skills in a safe place where they’re not going to harm a patient. The overall goal is to improve patient safety when they are professional nurses,” Wills said.

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convinced some skeptics: • Microcephaly has occurred outside of Brazil. Even though the Zika virus has existed in other countries for decades, no link to microcephaly had been previously seen until it was reported in Brazil in 2015. However, many of the countries where the virus has lived have very poor or non-existent public health systems for recognizing and reporting birth defects.

Now scientists report a surge in microcephaly also occurred in French Polynesia after a Zika outbreak in 2013-14. It also has occurred in some U.S. women who traveled briefly to South America.

• Fetal ultrasound study found defects.

In a relatively small study in Brazil, ultrasound studies of the fetus revealed brain birth defects in 29 percent of women with a rash caused by Zika virus infection, but in none (0 percent) of a group of women with a rash not due to Zika virus infection.

• Zika virus can infect the brain. New studies find the virus can infect the brain of various animals, and human brain cells in a laboratory dish. Thus, it is plausible the virus could cause brain disorders.

In tomorrow’s column, I’ll discuss what all this means, and what we all need to think about, as the virus appears to be heading in our direction.

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Dear Dr. K: In a recent column, you said doctors still were conducting research to see if the Zika virus does, as feared, cause birth defects – particularly, babies born with small heads and brains. Has there been any new information on that?

Dear Reader: There has, and it’s important. The new information was summarized in articles in the New England Journal of Medicine in April.

First, a brief refresher. Zika virus is carried by a particular kind of mosquito known as the Aedes mosquito. When it bites a person, the virus can enter the person’s body. Most people who catch the Zika virus have only mild and temporary symptoms. However, early evidence indicated birth defects might occur in the fetuses of some pregnant women who were infected in the first four to five months of pregnancy.

The most dramatic such birth defect in babies was very small heads and brains, called “microcephaly.” Microcephaly is rare, and can be caused by other viral infections, including rubella (“German measles”).

The Zika virus has lived in Africa and Asia for 70 years. Last year, it moved to South America, and has been spreading north, into the Caribbean, and toward Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Will it reach the U.S. and Canada? No one can predict the future, but we know the mosquito that carries the virus already is present in about 30 states of the U.S. The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in early April it is likely the Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly. New studies have led them to this conclusion. Let’s look at those studies, and the reason they have

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Make changes to the way you do things to free up time for interests you want to pursue and places you want to visit. Don’t settle for less than what you want.

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DESK CLERK

Full - time (Downtown) (Joliet) Afternoon shift. Friendly staff, steady work. 815-722-1212 Driver

CDL-A LOCAL DRIVERS

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SPOTTER / DRIVER

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Universal Banker/Teller - FT

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-Anyone Over 300lbs-

PeopleFirstBank in Joliet, seeks service oriented Banker/Teller. Competitive salary & benefits – EOE Submit resume to: mbibo@peoplefirstbank.com

DRIVERS - Local CDL-A drivers wanted Hourly Pay / OT ★ Medical ★ Dental ★ Vision ★ 401k Intermodal Experience a plus!

Transport One, Inc. 815-476-9710

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DAY CUSTODIAN

for New Lenox School District 12211 month position with benefits Send Letter of Interest/Resume or Application no later than Friday, May 20, 2016.

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JOB FAIR

GOODWILL 3084 Hennepin Drive, Joliet on Friday, May 20th from 12-6 pm.

A job working at Goodwill isn't just another job; it's a job with a mission. No matter what position you have at Goodwill, you'll be part of a team that makes a positive impact in the lives of individuals, their families and the communities where we operate.

Our PT associates are dedicated to providing fast, friendly service to our customers and donors. In addition, they work diligently to keep the store clean, safe, and welcoming. Team Members have the opportunity to provide quality customer service through many unique positions including cashier, donation attendant, merchandise pricer, and stocker.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Well established physician office in Joliet looking for a Full Time Experienced Medical Assistant. Hours are Monday thru Friday. No evenings. Must provide references.

Please FAX resume to 815-744-5428.

OFFICE ASSISTANT/LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Nationally recognized manufacturing company in Rockdale, IL is seeking full time office assistant/logistics coordinator Monday to Friday 7:30am4:30pm. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Our company offers full benefits and competitive pay. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for experience with an established, reputable company.

Please send in your resume to sara@kwmgutterman.com.

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CAT “JACK”

This part-time position (approx. 24 hrs/week) aides the Planning Division by staffing the permit desk and assists the general public, developers and contractors in assigned planning activities and application process relating to annexations, zoning, platting, variances, special use permits and certificates of appropriateness.

Experience a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. $11.78 to $16.75 per hour/NO BENEFITS. Applications are available on the City's website: http://www.cityofjoliet.info/ or at Human Resources, City of Joliet 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432.

Application deadline is May 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm, or until filled.

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1712 Oakwood Lane May 20th 7AM-?

Household Goods & Tools!

FRI & SAT, MAY 20 & 21 9-5

3216 Caroline Drive

Joliet Garage Sale

THURS, FRI, SAT 8-4 917 Barthelme Ave.

Waterford Crystal Chandelier, Other Waterford Pieces, Old Post Cards, Mazon Creek Fossils & Other Unique Items!

Joliet HUGE Garage Sale 3422 Lake Shore Drive

Chicago Sales A&H Christian for 350 Pics & Info

Channahon Moving Sale THURS & FRI, MAY 19 & 20 8-4

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Plainfield

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SPRING RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

St. John's Episcopal Church FRI & SAT MAY 20 & 21 8AM - 2PM

Tools, Kitchen, Yard, Appliances, Clothing Furniture - Everything Must Go!

St. Paul Estates Community Garage Sales May 20th & 21st 8AM-4PM Household Items, Clothing, Furniture & MORE!

Lockport Yard Sale

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NW Corner of Drauden Rd. & Caton Farm Rd.

Something for Everyone!

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New Lenox Moving Sale

Over 30 Families Participating!

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ALL SALES

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Laraway & Spencer

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Maps Available Starting On May 18 @ 1610 Plainfield Rd.

Townhomes on the Lake

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New Lenox 4 Family Sale

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Many Misc. Household Items Available!

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Secretary Hutch - $75 630-337-8149 2yo Sm Yorkie Needs Stud For Services. 815-383-2979 Powered by:

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2000 Olds Brevada – 100k, Runs Good, Good Body, Exc. Interior. $2000 815-744-0589

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GUTTER SPECIALIST 5” & 6” Seamless Aluminum Gutters Siding, Soffit, Fascia Residential Roofing Custom Colors Available

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John Constable, an English landscape artist who died in 1837, said, “I never saw an ugly thing in my life: for let the form of an object be what it may -- light, shade and perspective will always make it beautiful.”

In today’s deal, perspective is relevant. How should South plan the play in four spades after West leads the heart king?

In the auction, North used a transfer bid, then offered his partner a choice of games by rebidding three no-trump. South, with his three-card spade support and lack of a club stopper, retreated to four spades.

In a suit contract, declarer typically counts losers by looking at his hand and taking dummy’s high cards into account. Here, though, with dummy having the long trumps, South must study the deal from his partner’s perspective. Looking at the North hand and noting South’s honors, declarer should see four potential losers: one heart and three clubs. Next, counting winners, South has nine: five spades, one heart and three diamonds.

Perhaps diamonds are 3-3, but that is against the odds. Instead, declarer should trump dummy’s third club in his hand, the ruff in the shorter trump hand both gaining an extra spade trick and eliminating a loser.

South takes the heart king with his ace and loses a club. The defenders win, cash the heart queen, and shift to a trump. Declarer concedes a second club, takes the next trump in the dummy, ruffs the last club, plays a diamond to the queen, draws the last trump, and claims.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

Jerry T. Souta, Jr.; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; The Dover at Carillon Homeowners Association; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Helen A. Souta; Helen A. Schaefer; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Helen A. Souta (deceased) Defendants.

Case No. 16 CH 00206 Notice to Heirs and Legatees.

Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Helen A. Souta, that on April 20, 2016, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. 630-420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 21459 W. Basswood Lane, Plainfield, IL 60544.

(Published in the Herald-News on May 4, 11, 18, 2016) 1183678

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Morris - Quality 4,650 sq. ft. Commercial Bldg w/2,000 sq ft PLAINTIFF, office area and 2,650 sq. ft shop/warehouse, $409.000. VS. Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby WALTER E PETERSON; DOLORES 815-942-9190 PETERSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, BREAKING NEWS DEFENDANTS. The Herald-News Classified available 24/7 at 16CH 326 It works.

TheHerald-News.com 2109 LAKEWOOD DRIVE WILMINGTON, IL 60481 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Walter E Peterson Dolores Peterson Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: THE NORTH 100.15 FEET OF THAT PART OF LOTS 213 AND 214 IN THE FIRST ADDITION TO SHORES", A "LAKEWOOD SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE FRACTIONAL NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE FRACTIONAL NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, ALSO PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL

FRACTIONAL NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE FRACTIONAL NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, ALSO PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 1, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WESLEY TOWNSHIP, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 214 THAT IS 219.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT, THENCE EAST ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 214 AND 213, 150.0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SAID WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 214, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 213, THENCE WEST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 213 AND 214 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 214, THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SAID WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 214, 405.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: ALSO THE NORTH 100.15 FEET OF LOT NO. 10, AND LOT NO. 11, IN LAKEWOOD SHORES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE FRACTIONAL NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE FRACTIONAL NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, ALSO PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 1, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WESLEY TOWNSHIP, COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WILL REFERENCE BEING HAD TO PLAT RECORDED ON PAGE 39, PLAT BOOK 26, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 586963, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF SAID WILL COUNTY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WILL IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 2109 Lakewood Drive Wilmington, IL 60481 and which said Mortgage was made by, Walter E Peterson, Dolores Peterson Mortgagor(s), to BankUnited, FSB Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2005004313; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Pamela J. McGuire 14 W Jefferson Suite 212 Joliet, IL 60432 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on May 24th, 2016 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. on or before June 17, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST

MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. on or before June 17, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pierce & Associates, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 253645-20234 I692390 (Published in the Herald-News May 18, 25, 2016 June 1, 2016)

Said meeting will be held in the County Board Room of the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432. The public is welcome to attend and will be allowed to speak at the appropriate time.

NANCY SCHULTZ VOOTS WILL COUNTY CLERK

(Published in the Herald-News May 18, 2016) 1188749

PUBLIC NOTICE Will County Clerk's Office Assumed Business Name Certificate of Registration of Ownership of Business Name of Business:

PUBLIC NOTICE The Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services in Texas (RFP No. 16-04). In order to be considered, the Offeror must complete and submit a proposal to Region 4 Education Service Center in accordance with the solicitation documentation available at www.esc4.net or from www.tcpn.org.

M2 Design Certificate No.: 30721 Filed: May 3, 2016 Located at: 1718 Chaucer Court Romeoville IL 60446

Name(s) and residence of address (es) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting business: Michelle Lipa 1718 Chaucer Court Romeoville IL 60446 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 2:00 pm hereunto set my hand and Official local time, Region 4 Education Seal at my office in Joliet, Illinois.

Service Center, 7145 West Tidwell Road, Room MCC 102, Houston, /s/ Michelle Lipa TX 77092.

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PROPOSAL DUE DATE: JUNE 22, 2016, BEFORE 2:00 PM LOCAL /s/ Nancy Schultz Voots TIME. CONTACT: Jason Wickel, Will County Clerk Coordinator, 713-744-8189 or (Published in the Herald-News jason.wickel@esc4.net.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Region 4 Education Service Center, Houston, Texas is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services in Arizona (RFQ No. 16-05).

In order to be considered, the Offeror must complete and submit a proposal to Region 4 Education Service Center in accordance with the solicitation documentation available at www.esc4.net or from www.tcpn.org.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Tuesday, May 25, 2016, 2:00 pm local time, Region 4 Education Service Center, 7145 West Tidwell Road, Room MCC 103, Houston, TX 77092.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: JUNE 22, 2016, BEFORE 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME. CONTACT: Jason Wickel, Coordinator, 713-744-8189 or jason.wickel@esc4.net.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Will County Board will be held on May 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. or immediately following the Adjourn May Meeting.

Said meeting will be held in the County Board Room of the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432. The public is welcome to attend and will be allowed to speak at the appropriate time.

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