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What makes us ignore the facts?

Whatever happened to facts?

This week, we found out how President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign felt about them. “[The media] took everything that Donald Trump said so literally,” former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, who was fired in June, said Thursday during a public meeting of the two campaign teams. “The American people didn’t. They understood it. They understood that sometimes – when you have a conversation with people, whether it’s around the dinner table or at a bar – you’re going to say things, and sometimes you don’t have all the facts to back it up.”

That’s a bad sign. Because facts are important to have real conversations on issues as the public decides its leaders. If its leaders decide they weren’t important, don’t you see the issue there?

Climate change, whether you care or not, is a fact. Ice caps are melting, oceans are rising and coral reefs are dying. The full impact is yet to be determined, but there are solid scientific models of where it is heading. Trump declaring 3 million illegal immigrants voted is not a fact. There is no evidence or data to back it up. And before you read this as a hit on Trump, do not. Facts are a public issue, one the public should care more about, and he capitalized on it. Power goes to him.

There were certainly plenty of large issues with the other candidate, as well, but she’s irrelevant now unless Jill Stein’s recount has some basis in reality I’m unaware of. I’ve been surprised before.

The fact that a campaign based outside of the facts succeeded, however, shouldn’t be a surprise. We’ve seen it in football for years. So, to understand what just happened in politics, it’s interesting to look what has happened in football.

There is plenty of data out there showing that football is dangerous, both for immediate injuries and long-term issues such as CTE, which has been found in deceased football players with NFL experience all the way down to just high school experience. But this country loves the

VIEWS Jon Styf sport and it has a ton of benefits, as well.

So the supporters try to suppress the data while the other side tries to make it mean more than it does.

As an experiment this week, I retweeted a Vice Sports story on the topic and if high school football should continue. It got zero engagement. I have a high school football following on Twitter from my previous job and, if it would have been recruiting news or a photo of a recruit with a college coach visit, it would have gotten a ton.

People don’t want to hear what they don’t want to hear. But they should be interested in the facts.

The NFL denied the connection and hid data connecting football and long-term brain health issues such as CTE for years.

Then it settled a lawsuit with former players over injuries, without admitting fault. Though the NFL now admits the CTE-football connection, the settlement is still hung up in court on issues related to compensation of athletes who are diagnosed with CTE in the future and their families.

There’s plenty of data to show that repeated hits to the head can be dangerous in the short and long term. That’s why full-contact practice time has been reduced, especially on the high school level.

But instead of facts, we get information passed along such as “Study reveals that playing HS football is just as safe as band, glee club, or choir” and “Soccer is More Dangerous Than Football.”

Those arguments are easily debunked, even by talking to the sources, because the data are usually taken way out of context to lead to a likable conclusion.

It isn’t about a concussion count; longterm head trauma issues are more tied to repeated subconcussive hits. Yes, concussions are among the most severe of those

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JOLIET – A car was destroyed by fire Friday p.m. when her electrical systems started flickering. afternoon while going through Joliet on “She pulled over near Richards Street and Interstate 80.

Lt. Paul Yanak of the Joliet Fire Department the car died. Then she saw smoke coming

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acute head injuries. But they are certainly not all that matters. If you are told so, and I’ve seen slides at football coach meetings telling so, know that is purposeful misinformation.

High schoolers aren’t dying from contact in girls soccer. They are while playing high school football, though not at an extremely high rate.

Just more than a year ago, Bogan football player Andre Smith died due to blunt force trauma after a hit on a kickoff play during a game in Chicago. At the time, Chicago Public Schools kept mainly quiet on the details.

An analysis of their athletic trainer database for last year, acquired via a public records request, showed that Smith died at the one CPS game all season where there wasn’t a trainer present.

This fall, Bogan didn’t play varsity football in what was deemed a numbers issue.

Smith’s mother, according to the SunTimes, filed suit in late October against helmet-maker Riddell and the Chicago Board of Education because she said an investigator determined the air bladders in his helmet weren’t properly inflated.

CPS has video of the play, video that is a public record. CPS disputed that fact and, over the past year, it has refused to turn over that video, despite the Attorney General’s Public Access Counsel ruling in late May that CPS needed to do so.

When asked again, through the PAC, about revealing that video on Friday, CPS’ lawyer indicated that would occur during the coming weeks.

Why is this important?

Because a player died, not far from here, due to contact on a routine play.

That doesn’t happen in other sports.

What happened should be relevant to all of us. But, with our love for football and lack of care about facts, it doesn’t seem like many care.

Shouldn’t we?

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out from the hood before the car caught fire,” Yanak said.

The driver was not injured, but the car was destroyed by the flames, Yanak said.

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Bicentennial Park’s Festival of the Gnomes celebrates 40 years

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Festival of the Gnomes is in its 40th year and does not seem to grow old.

Not when you ask a 9-year-old boy like Thomas Pawlowski of Joliet, who beamed at the opportunity to talk about the Gnomes show at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park on Saturday.

“I like that they add something new every year,” said Pawlowski, who has been coming to the show for seven years.

Seven years is a long time, but Festival of the Gnomes is such a holiday tradition in Joliet that Pawlowski will have to keep coming for many years to match the attendance of his elders.

“It’s my 27th year,” said Christie Hatala of Oswego. She grew up in Joliet coming to Festival of the Gnome with her sister, Mindy Carman of Oswego, who also was there on Saturday.

“It’s a kind of tradition,” Hatala said.

“I used to come with my grandma and aunt. Now I have kids, and we bring them every year.”

The tradition started at a time when gnomes were trending, and the illustrated book “Gnomes” by Wil Huygen featuring tales of the wee creatures was a popular Christmas gift.

The Festival of the Gnomes performance is a series of tales with interludes of gnome lore, which, like the book, has an appeal to both adults and children.

It’s a basic script with stories of a poor woodsman, the first garden gnome and others that get new twists each year as the cast comes up with ideas.

Photos by Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: The Festival of Gnomes cast perform Saturday at Bicentennial Park in Joliet. BELOW: Vivian Shupe, 2, watches her mother inspect an ornament Saturday before the beginning of Festival of the Gnomes.

If you go ... n WHAT: Festival of the Gnomes n WHEN: 1 p.m. Sunday n WHERE: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. n HOW MUCH: $5

‘Something for children’

The show this year includes a wry reference to the Wells Fargo credit card scandal of 2016, which likely eludes the children in the audience. But most of the show is aimed at the imaginations of the youngsters.

“This is something for children to believe in. It’s kind of nice” said Cheryl Foster of Joliet, who has been performing in the show for 36 years. “It gives them something that is simple. It’s something that’s clean. It’s something that lets them use their imagination.”

Clean, yes. But Thomas Pawlowski and his sister, Emily, 11, were quick to identify one of the best parts of the show.

“Snotgurgle,” they agreed, identifying the beast that tortures gnomes but

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Christmas spirit makes a grand entrance into the show.

“He takes Silly String and goes around and sprays people,” Emily explained.

Which he did Saturday to the cries of delight from the audience as Snotgurgle ran up and down the aisles spraying Silly String wherever he went.

It’s not exactly a Christmas show, although Yuletide elements are included.

But the theater lobby at Bicentennial Park is aglow with holiday atmosphere.

See GNOMES, page 27

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bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – This has been a big year for local economic growth with more than 8,000 jobs being created and with 15 million square feet of new development, according the Will County Center for Economic Development.

CED Chief Executive Officer John Greuling delivered the 2016 annual report on Will County economic development on Friday.

“This has been probably one of the best years since I’ve been with the CED,” Greuling said after the meeting with CED investors.

Since Greuling has been the chief executive at the CED for 15 years going back to the pre-recession boom years, having a best year now is noteworthy.

The annual meeting included presentations by Illinois Chamber of

Will County economic development in 2016 n New Jobs: 8,093 n Development Square Footage: 15.2 million n Development Investment: $751 million

Source: Will County Center for Economic Development

Commerce President Todd Maisch and Dean Fullerton, director of North America Engineering for Amazon..

Amazon has been one of the big factors in Will County growth in 2016, having expanded operations in Joliet, opened a new fulfillment center in Romeoville, and started work on an 850,000-square-foot operation in Monee.

Fullerton may have provided the

Joliet will hold hearing on Rialto-less budget Monday

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Joliet City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2017 budget on Monday with no money in it for the Rialto Square Theatre.

At least there was no money on Friday.

“It’s not in our budget,” Mayor Bob O’Dekirk said when asked whether Rialto funding was still a possibility.

Asked whether he considered Rialto funding an issue anymore, O’Dekirk repeated, “It’s not in the budget.”

It could still be an issue.

The Rialto has asked for $500,000, which is less than the $600,000 it had received for several years. The theater received $700,000 before that. But clashes between Rialto and city officials this year amid growing financial problems at the theater has led to a possible end to funding.

Councilman Michael Turk at a recent council meeting suggested that the Rialto question should still be discussed if for no other reason than to give a response to a Nov. 10 presentation by theater officials making a case for the money.

Turk said Friday that he expects there to be at least some discussion about the Rialto before the council votes on the $281 million budget on Dec. 20.

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most impressive number when he told those in the audience that Amazon handled 629 orders per second on Cyber Monday 2015.

Amazon’s numbers in Will County have been pretty impressive, too.

Fullerton reviewed Amazon development in Will County, which includes 1.267 million square feet in two fulfillment centers in Joliet and 750,000 square feet in Romeoville.

The types of companies moving into Will County has been a significant factor in 2016 development, Greuling said.

“When you look at Amazon, UPS, Georgia-Pacific and Dot Foods, there are Fortune 100 companies that are choosing Will County and not just because of our Chicago market reach,” Greuling said, adding that the local transportation network offers companies access to other markets in the United States. “About two-thirds of the

Lincoln-Way D-210 focus groups develop priorities for district’s future

By FELIX SARVER

“It’s [Rialto] not in our budget.”

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Bob O’Dekirk

FRANKFORT – Lincoln-Way District 210 officials and community members brainstormed the priorities for a districtwide strategic plan in the first day of the two-day session.

Six committees that met at Lincoln-Way East High School addressed six “focus areas” for the strategic plan: finance; building and grounds; public relations; curriculum, assessment outcomes; human resources; and technology.

Consultant Robert Madonia led Friday’s workshop for 2017-22 strategic long-range planning. Each committee sat in circles at the workshop, and Madonia said board members and administrators will be the facilitator and data keeper for each group.

He said everyone’s opinion is respected at the workshop and that the logo for the strategic planning process is “TEAM 210.”

“And that acronym stands for ‘Together, Expecting and Achieving More.’

How more appropriate can that be?

That’s what we want,” he said.

The workshop began again Saturday. Madonia said the planning process will lead to the development of action plans to achieve goals in the strategic plan. The final product will be a brochure of the plan presented to the board members for their approval.

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The budget vote date has been pushed back since it had been tentatively set for Dec. 6.

“I’d like to try to avoid having the theater close,” Turk said. “I know there isn’t a lot of activity there of recent. But I think the potential is there.”

Whether the Rialto would actually close without city money is not a certainty. But the Rialto’s future already is tenuous as it seeks donations to erase a $675,000 deficit projected for the end of 2016.

Even starting 2017 with a balanced budget, VenuWorks, the company that took over Rialto management in September, projects a $500,000 deficit for the coming year. The requested city contribution would balance the budget, according to the Rialto business plan.

Both Turk and O’Dekirk said they do not know of any other major budget issues likely to come up at the public hearing.

The budget includes a 1 percent increase in the city’s property tax levy.

See JOLIET BUDGET, page 27

country can be reached by these companies out of their Will County locations.”

Georgia-Pacific will go into a 1 million-square-foot facility near Interstate 57 in University Park. Dot Foods, an Illinois-based food distribution company, this year moved from a smaller facility in Joliet to a 191,000-square-foot building in University Park.

UPS has a 274,000-square-foot facility in Lockport near Interstate 355.

The 15.2 million square feet of development in 2016 is up from 12.8 million square feet in 2015, Greuling said.

The 8,093 jobs connected to those projects is up from 5,440 in 2015, he said.

Total investment from those projects is $751 million, which is actually down from $900 million in 2015. Greuling said the 2015 number is higher because of costs involved with two major projects that year.

District officials have undergone the strategic planning process in the last two months as it tries to repair its financial condition.

The district has been on the state financial watch list twice and the board’s decision to close Lincoln-Way North High School attracted criticism and outrage that led to a lawsuit from Lincoln-Way Area Taxpayers Unite – a citizen watchdog group – to prevent the school’s closure.

After an introduction by Madonia on Friday, the committees went to classrooms to come up with five ranked priorities for their respective focus area.

For finance, the committee consisted of board members Christopher Lucchetti and Joe Kirkeeng; district finance director Kelly Luzzo; East Associate Principal Mark Cohen; Robin Ellis, New Lenox assistant village administrator and community development director; Stefanie Croix, Lockport District 205 business services director; Robert Ripp, LWATU vice president; and several others.

The committee discussed the district’s long-term and short-term debt, its potential paths to fiscal stability and what future steps should be moving forward, with restoring fund balances being the top priority.

“There’s one immediate need and that’s to get out of the tax anticipation

See D-210, page 27

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Q&A: Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow

By BRIAN STANLEY

too many people are dying. That’s the great thing about drug court. It’s six months in jail to dry out before someone goes to a local facility that has an accredited staff. I also want to run the (narcotics) dog through the schools.

Not to terrorize the kids, but to find the heroin. This stuff is like playing Russian roulette with three bullets in the gun and pulling the trigger.

bstanley@shawmedia.com James Glasgow on Thursday began his sixth term as Will County state’s attorney.

Q: So why’d you go for another four years?

A: To me, this is the perfect job – it

fits me to a T. I’ve always been outspoken, independent and willing to defy conventional wisdom. That wouldn’t work in a lot of workplaces. In addition to prosecuting, you have to have prevention programs or you’re just running in mud.

Q: You have therapy dogs for abuse victims, dogs for the specialty courts and a dog that can locate hidden computers and discs. Why has this office gone to the dogs?

A: Because they work. When a

Q: What is the biggest factor in crime locally?

A: The gang problem is still here

... still the biggest, but it’s not what it was. We were a more violent community when I first took office in 1992, then we coordinated two days of sweeps the next year, took 47 targets off the street and went from one shooting a day to not one for three months.

Most of our violent crime is (still) gang-related, though there are some domestic disputes that turn violent.

Q: What will you focus on for the next four years?

Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com

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Carolyn Hamilton, vice president of marketing and communications at Greater Joliet Area YMCA, said a time frame for building has not been determined.

Missy Durkin, executive director of the Morris YMCA, said the property is surrounded by property that is slated for residential development and is adjacent to the existing baseball and softball fields and park owned by the city of Morris, which makes it an ideal location.

“Its close proximity to the school and area residential neighborhoods makes the site an ideal location for a future YMCA facility,” a press release from the YMCA said.

The Morris Community YMCA has been active in the Morris community for the past decade and has been working collaboratively with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers to enhance the health and wellness of Grundy County residents since it opened its current temporary facility in downtown Morris in 2015.

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Nolan Feeney (from left), Joe Corban, Burton Hess, Kaden Laurie and Gigi Corban lift weights at the Morris YMCA in preparation for participating in August’s Going for the Gold fitness challenge. that they are anxious to see a full-facility YMCA in the community and are proud to know that the facility will be a wonderful asset to the community for generations to come.

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He said the typical paratrooper was 22 years old, wore several hundred pounds of gear and had to jump out of airplanes into life-threatening danger.

On one night during World War II, they were supposed to jump out of a plane at night – called the “black abyss” by several veterans Percy spoke with – to catch Nazi German soldiers off guard.

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The German soldiers “threw up a wall” of anti-aircraft fire that made everything daylight bright, Percy said.

The war was just as intense for the soldiers hitting the beaches in Europe.

Percy said he’s spoken with veterans who said that if what was portrayed in the film “Saving Private Ryan” was how the war was, then it would’ve been a “walk in the park.”

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Percy and several other re-enactors came to Plainfield Central High School to bring history to life throughout the school day. More than just talking about the American side of the war, Percy said they also wanted to address the Germans’ perspective as well. He said many German soldiers fought for their country, not for political reasons.

“I’ve met German vets who fought in World War II, they didn’t give a spit in the wind about Adolf Hitler, they were fighting for Germany. Just like the American solider was fighting for the United States,” Percy said.

Percy said the students are learning World War II was not easy for the U.S. “I don’t think a lot of these kids realize how much stuff a paratrooper carried,” he said, noting paratroopers could be jumping off planes with gear

weighing between 135 to 250 pounds.

Among some of the items the soldiers carried the students were able to see include a carton of smokes – at the time, people thought cigarettes helped them breath better – and invasion money.

“They could give it to local patrons in lieu of actual currency,” said Erik Benson, a re-enactor who was dressed as an infantry soldier.

The students learned about how the Germans fought in the war and the Atlantic Wall, the coastal defense system for Nazi Germany that stretched from Norway to the Spanish border.

Percy said many of the American paratroopers who jumped out of planes into battle were killed before they could fire a round.

“That’s what they went through. …

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OBITUARIES NICOLE ALAIMO Nicole Alaimo nee Baez, age 34, passed away Wednesday November 30, 2016, late of Plainfield, formerly residing in the Joliet area for more than 20 years.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Isabella Wisniewska; parents, Greg and Darlene Baez; siblings, Adrienne (Jeff) Asbell, Jasmine (Jeff Aron) Baez, John (Tania Benson) Alaimo, Christina (Mark) Rangel and Bianca (Zach Higgins) Baez; nieces and nephews Aydin, Dominic, Conner, Brody, Jayden, Brooklyn, Aaliyah, Jacob, Austin, Hunter and Geno; fiancée Przemyslaw Wisniewski; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by a nephew, Colton.

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wife Karen (Juricic), Janet, her husband Nicholas Arcaro, Phillip, his wife Jill (Carey) and Jonathan.

Warren leaves six grandchildren, Samuel, his wife Doris (Scheerer); Warren’s great-granddaughter, Charlotte, and Dylan, Danielle, Taylor, Savanna and Alejandro. Warren had a brother, George Braam; and has a sister, Roberta Shoemate.

Warren was kind, idiosyncratic and deeply sincere, so an inspiration to us all.

At a forthcoming date, as a celebration of his life and our love, Warren’s family will gather at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL for his interment. Notifications of the event will be sent. Gifts, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Joliet Area Community Hospice to whom the family is grateful. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh. com

WARREN EARL BRAAM

BERTHA LEA COWGER

Warren Earl Braam. Born on March 25, 1926, Chicago, IL, of immigrant families. Died on November 21, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

He was 90 years old. Served as a Sergeant in the Army Air Forces from 1944 to 1946, recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, and the Army of Occupation Medal. He was a two-way radio technician, entrepreneur in electronics, artist, musician, philosopher, scientist, liberal, humanist and perpetual tinkerer. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Jeannette Braam.

They have six children, Kenneth, 1952-1972, Joann, her husband William Dorsey, Robert, his

Bertha Lea Cowger, 89, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Bertha was born December 12, 1926, in Mountain Park Oklahoma to Pierce F. and Verbia Murphey. Bertha worked for Provena St. Joseph Hospital for 36 years, retiring at the age of 78.

Bertha was a devoted mother to six children, The Late Karen Cowger, Chris Cowger, Kurt (Sue) Cowger, Charlyn (Rich) Grzetich, Kohl (Kim) Cowger, and Cheryl (Dave) Haney. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband.

Bertha was devoted to family and friends and co-workers. She enjoyed reading.

Born: March 25, 1926 Died: November 21, 2016

Donations in Bertha’s name to your favorite charity. Family will receive friends, Monday from 3:00PM until 7:00PM at Blackburn- GiegerichSonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Rd Joliet, IL 60435.

KATHLEEN MARIE CROUSE Kathleen Marie Crouse (nee O’Brien), age 89, at rest on Thursday, December 1, 2016.

Kathleen is survived by her three loving children, John P. Jr. (Mary O’Sullivan) Hannon, Timothy M. Sr. (Kathy) Hannon, Judy M. (Allen) Barry; grandchildren, Patrick, Timothy Jr. (Abby) Hannon, Stephanie, Heidi, and Michael (Kathy) Hannon, Brittany (Bret) Hess, Brent Barry and Brooke Barry; great-grandchildren, Jack, Kate, Sophia, and Emma Hannon and Porter Hess.

Preceded in death by her first husband, John P. Hannon Sr.; former husbands, Nicholas Abara and Robert Crouse; one brother John O’Brien Jr.; parents, John Sr. and Kathleen (nee Nolan) O’Brien.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen’s name to the American Cancer Society would be

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A celebration of Kathleen’s life will begin on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 with a visitation at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00 a.m. Per Kathleen’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded following services.

Interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.

Obituary and tribute wall for Kathleen Crouse at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.

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Born: November 22, 1941; in Gibson, TN Died: November 26, 2016; in Park Ridge, IL Bobby R. Dennie, 75, formerly of Joliet, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 after a long illness at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. He was born November 22, 1941 in Gibson, TN the son of the late William and Lydia (Lipscomb) Dennie. Bobby served his country with U.S. Air Force. He worked for many years in the Fox Valley Area at Sealmaster.

He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Renee Dennie of Atlanta, GA.; his sons, Michael and Darryl Dennie of Cincinnati, OH; his sisters, Yvonne Simmons of Aurora, IL and Varonda Landry of St Louis, Mo. Favorite nephews, Anthony (Deidra) Dennie, Savannah, Ga. and Rodney Holmes, Belleville, IL. Stepdaughters, Nancina (Felix) Adams of Joliet, IL, Mary Ann(Eric) Woodward, Winston Salem, NC, and Helen Malone, Joliet, IL. Several grandchildren, nieces and a nephew.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, William H. Dennie; and his sister, Mary Jo Dennie.

Military honors will be given at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

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Joe loved his children and granddaughter more than anything in this world. He and his daughter had an indescribable bond. Joe had such an amazing spirit who truly appreciated the simple things in life. Music was his happiness. The world lost a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend; but his kind spirit will live on forever.

According to his wishes, cremation was accorded.

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Kellen M. Day, 32, of Morris, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 2, 2016 due to an accident after an epileptic seizure. Kellen suffered from epilepsy for many years.

Born January 13, 1984 in Morris, Kellen was a son of Michael (Suzanne) Day and Carol (Skelton) Starks, all of Morris.

Kellen graduated from Morris High School with the Class of 2002. He worked at Crown Custom Cabinetry since he was 16 years old.

Kellen loved fishing and tattoos, and was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Cardinals. His pride and joy is his son, Sonny.

Survived by his son, Sonny James; his parents; siblings, Steve (Laurie) Day, Eric Day, Paige Day, and Maddie Skelton; maternal grandmother, Nellie Skelton; paternal grandmother, Carol A. Day; great-grandmother, Laverne (Day) Burnes; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Also survived by special lifelong friends, Drew Bradford, Scott Durkee, and Jimmy Poole.

Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James L. Day; maternal grandfather, Robert Skelton; paternal great-grandfather, Elza Day; great-grandparents, Ernest Osmonson and Florence (Osmonson) Whyte, and great-grandparents, Beulah Tipton and Charlie Tipton.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 5, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, located at 301 W. Washington Street in Morris. Enhanced video tributes will be played during the visitation. A Celebration of Kellen’s Life will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Patrick Lohse of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to establish an educational fund for Kellen’s son, Sonny.

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years of employment.

Beloved father, he is survived by his son Nicholas Joseph DePratt, his daughter, Samantha Lynn DePratt, his brother John (Sandy) DePratt; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was a proud grandfather to his best friend, Gianna Rose Ferm and his mother-in-law and “garage sale buddy”, Eleanor Boyd. He is also survived by the mother of his children and dearest friend, Carrie Ann DePratt.

He is preceded in death by his parents,

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D. Christine McKittrick, 64, longtime resident of Joliet, passed away November 28, 2016.

Beloved daughter of Annetta nee Cribb and Delbert (Wilma); loving sister of Cliff, William (Ronda) and Judy Kump; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

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THOMAS F. DONAHUE Born: June 9, 1936 Died: November 30, 2016

Thomas F. Donahue, age 80, late of Indianapolis, formerly of Lockport, passed away on November 30, 2016.

He was born in Joliet, IL on June 9, 1936 to Cyril and Theolinda Merriman Donahue.

A graduate of Joliet Catholic High School in Joliet, and St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. United States Army veteran. Tom worked for Hartford Insurance Group in Chicago, Milwaukee and Indianapolis before retiring as a supervisor from Indiana Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance Company in 1997.

Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joanne (Donahue) Ferguson; brothers, Richard and Robert Donahue. Survived by his wife, Arlene Frieh Donahue and several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday, December 5, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. Until 6:00 p.m. in Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home where morning prayers will be said on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. prior to Mass. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. in O’Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th Street, Lockport, IL followed by burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Illinois.

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

TIMOTHY HICKEY Timothy Hickey, age 62, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon (nee Rogers) Hickey, two sons, two daughters and nine grandchildren.

Funeral Service for Timothy will be Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 9:30 A.M. from Forsythe Gould Funeral Home in procession to St. Joseph Church, 235 West North St., Manhattan, for 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. For a full obituary, please visit www.forsythegouldfh.com Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St.,

Wendell “Butch” Jackson, age 77, of Morris, IL, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL. Arrangements by R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

ROBERT JOHN KOLAR

Born: June 7, 1938 Died: December 2, 2016

Robert John Kolar, age 78.

Passed away suddenly at his home on December 2, 2016.

Born on June 7, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Jerry and Eleanor (nee Ramel) Kolar. Graduate of Chicago Quigley North High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 19581964 then enjoyed a 34-year career with Fermi National Laboratory before retiring in 2000. Robert enjoyed softball, golfing, watching sports, coaching his children in their younger years, and now watching his grandchildren play sports. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan that loved to travel, especially on cruises.

Survived by his loving wife of 49½ years, Leanne M. (nee Schroeder) Kolar; father to Jeffrey (Kimberly) Kolar and Jennifer (Philip) Walter; Papa to Nathan and Zachary Walter and Jacob and Kayla Kolar; sister Patricia (Rudolfo) Monreal; brother-in law Terry (Patricia) Schroeder; and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Jerry (1987) and Eleanor (1996).

Funeral Services for Robert John Kolar will be on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 129 S. Division St., Plainfield, IL for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Kidney Foundation or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames. com.

WILLIAM W. NORTH

Born: March 23, 1938 Died: November 27, 2016

William W. North “Bill” age 78, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Joliet on March 23, 1938 and was a lifelong area resident. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Heritage Woods of Plainfield and Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center for their compassionate care.

Bill was a graduate of Lockport Township High School, the College of the Pacific in Stockton, CA and he completed one year at the University of Illinois College of Law. Bill also served in the United States Army Reserves.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Virginia (Ray) North and a brother, James “Jim” North.

Survived by his three loving daughters, Kimberly (Paul) Kalafut of Shorewood, Lisa (Doug) Graber of Castle Rock, CO and Sarah (Jeff) Waddell of Lockport; seven grandchildren, Kara, Chase and Logan Kalafut, Hanna and Max Graber, Ryan and Justin Waddell; a brother, Philip (the late Sandi) North; a sister, Marion (the late Phillip) Fleetwood; his former wife, JoAnn North and sister-in-law, Carole North.

Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Bill was known for his sense of humor, his quick wit, his vast knowledge of trivia and his storytelling abilities. He enjoyed vacations in the North Woods of Wisconsin in his youth.

Bill was an avid reader, a prolific writer and a collector of all things pertaining to the Old West. He had the uncanny ability to meet and become friends with people, especially the “well-known,” and he loved to share these stories.

Bill worked in advertising and broadcasting, and later publishing. He possessed a creative mind and an entrepreneurial spirit, and invented numerous card games and board games. He enjoyed coaching his daughters in Junior Miss Softball, and later watching his grandchildren play a variety of sports. Bill truly loved and was so very proud of his grandchildren!

A Celebration of Bill’s Life will take place on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Holy Family Church in Shorewood, IL beginning with a visitation at 9:00am until the funeral service at

10:00am. Per Bill’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

LEONARD W. SWIECH Leonard W. Swiech “Len,” age 92, of Lockport, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born in Chicago, living in Lockport since 1993. Retired from Bendix -Scully-Jones Precision Tool Manufacturing for over 30 years. President of Tilden Tech Alumni Association for numerous years; member of the Lockport American Legion John Olson Post #18; World War II United States Marine veteran.

Preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (Hanacek); a son Leonard S.; his parents, Stanley and Mary (Kozubowski); brothers, Stanley in infancy, Chester (Mildred) and Clarence (Dolores); sisters, Annette (Ronald) Kolosta and Joyce (Lenny) Rudnick.

Survived by his children, Sandee (Phill) Vicena and Ken (Linda); granddaughters, Rachel, Kristen and Lauren; and a sister, Joanne (Rich) Knutsen. Several nephews and nieces also survive.

Len’s family extends their deepest gratitude to the medical staff at Silver Cross Hospital, 4th floor and the staff at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home for their care and compassion they showed to their dad and the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church or St. Dennis School, Lockport would be appreciated.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 10:00 am in the O’Neil Funeral Home Chapel, 1105 E. 9th St. (159th St.), Lockport to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Visitation Monday December 5, 2016 at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Family and friends can sign the online guest book or to attain directions at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com.

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OBITUARIES GREGORY D. THORSON

Born: June 12, 1947; in Ottawa, IL Died: December 1, 2016; in Streator, IL

FLORENCE J. TONELLI Florence J. Tonelli (nee Lis), passed away peacefully on December 2, 2016 at Park Pointe Healthcare in Morris, IL. Formerly of Heritage Woods of Dwight, IL. Born in Chicago and a Joliet area resident most of her life. Former owner/ operator of Corrigan Clover Farm until retiring in 1971. Also employed by Rustcraft Greetings for four years. A member of the Council of Catholic Women of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.

RONALD J. VARLEY Born: November 24, 1948 Died: November 30, 2016

Ronald J. Varley, age 68, a lifelong resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2016 at his home.

He was born on November 24, 1948 in Joliet, IL to John and Adeline (nee Darin) Varley, who preceded him in death.

Ron is survived by his loving brother, Roger D. (Madelyn) Varley of Plainfield, IL; his cherished nephews, Brian J. (Nichole, nee Gallagher) Varley of Shorewood, IL and Brent D. Varley of Plainfield, IL; his great-nephews and niece, Nicholas, Mason and Gabriella Varley.

He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Merwin Varley.

Ron was a graduate of Plainfield High School, Class of 1966 and graduated from Joliet Junior College with an associate’s degree. He played baseball in high school and enjoyed playing softball for Malnar’s Tap. A lifelong animal lover, Ron always had cats or fish at home. Ron was an avid golfer and played throughout his life. He was a big sports fan, especially hockey, football and baseball. Ron was previously employed as a purchasing agent at Kerr Glass in Plainfield and retired from Sheffield Steel in Joliet as Purchasing Manager. He was also a longtime

member of the Plainfield Historical Society.

Ron will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Ron’s life, memorials to your local Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 4, 2:00 until 6:00 PM at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, corner of Routes 30 & 59, Plainfield. Private family services will be held at the Plainfield Township Cemetery.

For information please call 815/436-9221 or visit www.overman-jones.com

that were spent at Woodhaven Lakes, and her sayings (her favorite being “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck”). She was an amazing, spirited and strong woman.

Please join her family for a memorial service, which will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 with Reverend Peter Holmer officiating. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM prior to the service. Luncheon at the church will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435.

Arrangements entrusted to the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 1201 W. Route 6, Morris, IL. For more information, please call 815-9425040 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www. fredcdames.com.

LORRAINE MARGARET WELTER Born: May 26, 1921 Died: November 25, 2016

Lorraine Margaret Welter (née Schultz), 95, a resident at Park Pointe Morris Senior Living of Morris, IL, passed away November 25, 2016 at Morris Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Lorraine was born on May 26, 1921 in Joliet, IL to Arthur and Hilda (née Carlson) Schultz. She was raised and attended school in Joliet. She was a hard worker, and held two jobs at both an ammunition plant and Topps Drug store during the World War II era to support her family. She did this all while raising seven children.

Later in life, she worked for Happy Products as a secretary for nearly 20 years. Lorraine was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed membership in their Naomi Circle.

She is survived by her beloved children, Raymond (Catherine) Walls, Daniel “Danny Boy” Welter, Christine Cravens and Matthew Welter (Kerri Kaiser), and by over one hundred grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren combined. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Welter; mother, Hilda Schultz (née Carlson); father, Arthur Schultz Sr.; brother, Arthur Schultz Jr.; brother, Robert (Bobby) Schultz; daughter, Sherril Mueller; daughter, Jacqueline Stewart; son, Robert Walls; daughter, Sharlyn Walls, and an unborn child.

Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. Her family was everything to her, just as she was to them. She will always be remembered by the stories she told, the songs she sang, doing the hokey pokey, the delicious meals she made, how much she loved candy (especially chocolate), her favorite color purple, her favorite flowers pansies and irises, the smell of Ben Gay or lavender, her apartment always being 90 degrees, all the summers

RICHARD J. ZAJDA Richard J. Zajda, age 81, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Donna (nee Rasmussen); loving daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Moudry; loving son, Robert (Christine) Zajda; cherished grandchildren, Stephen (Katherine) and Melissa Moudry, Nicholas, Amy, and Alexis Zajda; cherished great-grandchildren, Laurel and Linden Moudry; dear brothers, Karl (Marge), John (Jean Zoellner), and Jim (Dale) Zajda; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Bernice (nee Lonas) Zajda.

Richard served proudly in the United States Army. He retired from Lucent Technologies after 30 years of service. He was an active parishioner at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Romeoville. Richard cherished his wife, family, and friends. He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Richard’s life will begin on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. then driving in procession to Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville for a committal service. Per Richard’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

Obituary and tribute wall for Richard J. Zajda at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.

Arrangements entrusted to:

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Gregory D. Thorson, 69, of Seneca, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Streator Heritage Health.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am, Tuesday, December 6 at St. Patrick’s Church in Seneca. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, December 5, at the church. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Greg was born June 12, 1947, in Ottawa to Sidney and Mary (Wheeler) Thorson. He married Linda Hallett May 25, 1968 at St. Patrick’s Church in Seneca.

Greg was a member of the United States Army from August 15, 1966 to August 14, 1968; and during this time, he served in Vietnam. For over 30 years, Greg worked at Caterpillar, Inc. He was a former Seneca High School board member and high school basketball referee for many years. He enjoyed traveling on his Harley-Davidson with his wife, Linda, golfing, and watching the Cubs and Morris Redskins football games.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, Scott (Amy) Thorson and Alan (Chandra) Thorson, both of Morris; four grandchildren, Alexa, Paige, Brooke, and Brynne Thorson; one brother, Robert (Maria) Thorson; and his mother-in-law, Margery Hallett. He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Alayna Thorson; one brother, Larry Thorson; one sister, Karen Burris; his father-in-law, Benoit Hallett; and brothers-in-law, Gary and Jeff Hallett.

Pallbearers will be Clint Peterson, Matt Andreatta, Jason Mann, Darrin Tomano, John Bunn, and Rick Bunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Francis Kasten, Ron Ott, Winston O’Brien, Donnie Boren, David Blome, and Bill Chapman.

Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Church in Seneca. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www. ottawafuneralhome.com Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory 1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350 815-433-0300

Preceded by her first husband, Patrick B. Corrigan (1956); her second husband, George A. Tonelli (2006); her daughter, Karen A. Marquez (1994); parents, Charles and JoAnn (Jendersak) Lis; and three sisters, Jeanette Tonelli (1963), Adeline Petty (1993) and Irene Sak (2004).

Survived by her daughter, Patricia (Terry) Peeples of Morris; five grandchildren, Terry (Holly), Randy (Sandi) and Lori Peeples and Michele (Todd) Williamson and Megan (Juan) Duarte; 4 step-children, Georgene (the late Dale) Herbst, Darlene Tonelli, Dennis (the late Geraldine) Tonelli and Gay Lynn Tonelli; 7 step-grandchildren, Rodney Tonelli and Rhonda (David) Miserendino, David (Natalie) and Michael Herbst, Matthew (Jenny), Thom, Nathaniel and Amelia Tonelli; 6 great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Delaney Peeples, Kyle and Sean Williamson and Mariah and Christian Duarte; son-in-law, Mike (Connie) Marquez; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services for Florence J. Tonelli will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.

Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Bergdahl seeks pardon to avert desertion trial

WASHINGTON – U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the former prisoner of war who’s accused of endangering comrades by walking off his post in Afghanistan, is asking President Barack Obama to pardon him before leaving office.

White House and Justice Department officials said Saturday that Bergdahl had submitted copies of the clemency request seeking leniency. If granted by Obama, it would allow Bergdahl to avert a military trial scheduled for April where he faces charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

The misbehavior charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.

If the pardon isn’t granted, Bergdahl’s defense team said it will expand its legal strategy to the new administration by filing a motion arguing President-elect Donald Trump violated his due process rights with scathing

A firefighter climbs a ladder Saturday after a deadly fire at a warehouse rave party in Oakland, Calif., earlier in the morning.

public comments about the case.

Trump shrugs off fuss over Taiwan call

BEIJING – President-elect Donald Trump is unapologetic about roiling diplomatic waters with his decision to speak on the phone with Taiwan’s leader, a breach of long-standing tradition that risks enmity from China.

The U.S. severed diplomatic ties with the self-governing island in 1979 but has maintained close unofficial relations and a commitment to support its defense.

Trump’s conversation with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen drew an irritated, although understated, response from China.

After the phone conversation Friday, Trump tweeted that Tsai “CALLED ME.” He also groused about the reaction to the call: “Interesting how the U.S. sells Taiwan billions of dollars of military equipment but I should not accept a congratulatory call.”

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Fire tears through Oakland dance party, killing at least 9

By PAUL ELIAS and JOCELYN GECKER The Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. – Firefighters struggled to get to bodies in the rubble Saturday after a fire tore through a converted Oakland warehouse during a late-night electronic music party, killing at least nine people and making the charred structure unsafe for emergency crews to enter.

Officials said they feared the death toll could rise as high as 40.

Officials described the scene inside the warehouse, which had been illegally converted into artist studios, as a death trap that made it impossible for many partygoers to escape the Friday night fire. And a day later, the maze of debris and devastation was complicating efforts to extract the bodies.

“It was just a labyrinth of little areas. We knew people were in there, and we were trying to get them out. But it was just a labyrinth,” Oakland Deputy Fire Chief Mark Hoffmann told reporters Saturday afternoon.

He said that firefighters had to stop their search-and-rescue operation Saturday afternoon for safety reasons and shore up the structure, but they expected to resume later in the day. The building’s roof had collapsed into the second floor, which in places fell to the bottom floor.

Oakland officials said they had opened an in-

vestigation just last month into the warehouse after numerous complaints filed by neighbors who said trash was piling up outside the property and people were illegally living in the building, which was zoned as a warehouse.

Darin Ranelletti, of the Oakland Planning Department, said the city opened an investigation Nov. 13 and an investigator went to the premises on Nov. 17 but could not get inside the building. The city has not confirmed that people were living inside.

One survivor, however, said that 18 artists lived inside the warehouse.

Bob Mule said he was one of the artists living in the collective space. He told KGO-TV that he and another person smelled smoke and spotted the fire in a back corner and started yelling.

“The fire went up really, really, really quickly,” he said.

Mule said he tried to help someone who had an injured ankle but couldn’t. “There was a lot of stuff in the way, the flames were too much,” Mule said, trailing off. “I hope, I hope he’s OK.” The warehouse was known as the “Oakland Ghost Ship.” Its website showed pictures of a bohemian, loft-like interior made of wood and cluttered with rugs, old sofas and a garage-sale like collection of pianos, paintings, turntables, statues and other items. It’s unclear what sparked the fire. But officials said the clutter served as a tinderbox and there were no sprinklers inside.

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IGNATIUS V. ZIELINSKI III

Born: August 28, 1948; in St. Louis, MO. Died: November 29, 2016; in Joliet, IL Ignatius “Ziggy” V. Zielinski III, a resident of Plainfield, IL since 1977, passed away on November 29, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet, IL. He was born on August 28, 1948 in St.

Louis, MO. Ziggy is survived by his mother, Marie Zielinski; his sisters, Kate Zielinski and Debbie Zielinski, both of Matteson, IL; his brother, Michael Zielinski of Gurnee, IL; his five nieces and nephews; and his very good friend, Steve (Brigid) Kaluzny of Joliet, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Ignatius V. Zielinski Jr. and his sister,Christine Bickel.

Ziggy was a former longtime resident of Matteson, IL. He retired from Exxon Mobil

Corporation in Joliet in 2007 after 33 years of service as metal trades specialist. He became a parishioner of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in 1998.

For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Ziggy’s life, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 would be greatly appreciated.

Private family services will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Plainfield, IL. Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation

Services, Plainfield were entrusted with arrangements. For information please call 815/436-9221 or visit www.overman-jones.com

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“Beautiful,” said Silvia Valdez of Joliet as she waited in the lobby with her three children for the theater doors to open. “It gives you the Christmas spirit.”

Valdez said she enjoyed “the decorations, the warmth of the people, the atmosphere.”

Four flutists played Christmas music. Holiday cookies were for sale.

Greenery and lights were strewn about. A gift shop offered crafted ornaments and, most importantly, gnome hats.

“You’ve got to have a hat,” said Char Squier of Joliet, who has volunteered at Festival of Gnomes for 20 years. “Every year, you come in and they put a tassel on it.”

Green or red tassels each year.

Then a black tassel after 10 years and a gold one after 20.

People stood in line for tassels that were sewn onto their hats by two gnome seamstresses sitting in chairs by a fireplace.

Family traditions

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Continued from page 13 took two years off and ran for village president in 2009. He’s been in that seat since.

Bott is a former executive director of the Plainfield Township Park District who worked at the park district for 32 years. A park formerly known as Renwick Community Park was re-

The Festival of the Gnomes cast perform Saturday at Bicentennial Park in Joliet.

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been doing it with my family for a long time.”

Elana Carmine, 16, of Joliet has performed in the show every year of her life – the first year when she was a baby. Elana is the daughter of

current Park Manager Lori Carmine, who also is in the show.

Elana said the Festival of the Gnomes is about family and tradition, and it does fit the holiday season.

“We bring a lot of joy to our community,” she said.

Festival of the Gnomes has one more performance at 1 p.m. Sunday at Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. Tickets are $5.

not increase individual bills because the revenue will come from new development.

The budget hearing will be part of the council’s workshop meeting, which starts at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

There are a few nonbudget issues

on the agenda, including: • Potbellied pig rules that, if approved, would go into the city’s animal ordinance and allow the pigs to be kept as pets under certain conditions; • An increase in the fine for illegal

fireworks from $150 now to a minimum of $500; • A 50 percent reduction in monthly and quarterly parking rates for Joliet Junior College students using the new downtown campus, which is scheduled to open in January.

He added the district needs to the right person to lead it financially since it doesn’t have a business manager.

Lucchetti said an area that needed enhancement was financial reporting and internal controls, which became one of the group’s five priorities.

“There was a complete breakdown in

that area,” he said.

The top priorities of other committees presented Friday included: • Creating a financial plan focusing on technology as a priority for student success; • Maintaining traditional curriculum with a progressive or innovative com-

ponent; • Developing a capital priority plan; • Identifying opportunities to unify stakeholders to bring the community together; • Provide tools and resources to promote continuous teacher and staff development.

named this year as Gregory B. Bott Community Park in honor of him.

Current Trustees Jim Racich, Garrett Peck and Margie Bonuchi all pulled petitions for village trustee, as did Cally Larson Irvine, Eric R. Thompson, Thomas J. Scholz, David L. Mondo, Larry Newton and Dan Riley.

Peck and Bonuchi have been on the board since 2009, while Racich has since 2005.

Newton currently is a Plainfield Township Park District Board commissioner who originally was elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2009 and 2015.

In May 2013, a newly elected Plainfield Township Park District board majority installed Peck, also a Plainfield village trustee at the time, as secretary. It then voted to fire Bott and make Peck executive director.

Newton voted against these actions and was one commissioner

to criticize Peck’s hiring and decisions during his tenure. But he and then-Commissioner, now-Board of Commissioners President Mary Kay Ludemann’s votes were outweighed by a board majority that publicly supported Peck.

Peck resigned from his role as executive director in January 2014.

Now Bott, Peck and Newton are vying for roles in the village of Plainfield’s government.

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Among those in line was Andrew Limacher, 16, whose great-grandmother, Billie Limacher, now 95, started Festival of the Gnomes with the late Georgiann Goodson, who was park manager at the time. Limacher, whose name is on the park, still is the park board’s president.

“It’s tradition,” said Andrew Limacher of Joliet, who has come to the show every year of his life. “We’ve

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Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 42-year-old single man. I sell commercial printing and make over $160,000 a year. I have a self-directed 401(k), and I’m disgusted with its poor performance. I’m down 6.7 percent year over year, and I just can’t seem to buy the right stocks, or I sell them too soon or pay too much or watch as they reduce the dividends or find that their revenues don’t meet projections.

Is there one good book of rules you could recommend to improve my skills at managing my $214,000 401(k)?

– DL, Joliet Dear DL: Unfortunately, there isn’t.

However, I can give you the first and second rules of 401(k) investing: Always be a long-term investor. The third rule of 401(k) investing is: Always buy dividend stocks and reinvest the dividends.

As I said, there’s no single book that will give you the necessary answers. But there are some useful books, and there are four learning steps I recommend you take to improve your success in the stock market.

I can’t guarantee success, but if you follow my advice, you’ll be lightyears ahead of 96.3 percent of those who’ve

TAKING STOCK Malcolm Berko left the starting line to build a retirement portfolio. Most books on stock market success are just as meaningful as books on how to be an Olympic swimmer, how to play championship golf or how to become a star quarterback.

To do those things, first you must have talent in your blood. (Without talent, your chances of success will be poor.) Then you must practice taking your bumps and falls and getting sprains and bruises until you find your balance and comfort level in the pool, on the golf course or on the gridiron.

Learning to invest is no different.

You must have talent in your blood and grit in your gut. But you’ll still make mistakes because you lack experience. The following recommendations will shorten your learning curve so that when you make mistakes, they’ll be small and you’ll know why you made them.

1) Carefully read “The Prince,”

WILL COUNTY AREA BUSINESS BRIEFS Joliet restaurant to give proceeds to local charities

JOLIET – Mooyah’s Burgers, Fries and Shakes restaurant in Joliet will give back to the community in commemoration of its one-year anniversary.

On Dec. 10 and 11, Mooyah’s will donate 20 percent of its sales to MorningStar Mission and Catholic Charities of Joliet, according to a news release.

The restaurant has also started a food drive Dec. 1 for the two charities. Customers who bring a food item to donate will receive $1 off their meal.

Proceeds will help the community in a number of ways: food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters and temporary housing for families in need.

Kal Mohamed, owner of Mooyah’s, said the restaurant opened around late November last year and he wanted to reward the community that supported it through fundraising for local

charities.

“We want to give thanks to the community for helping us out and we want to be part of the community in the years to come,” Mohamed said.

Fair offers opportunities for cooks, drivers and more A weekly job fair hosted by the Workforce Services Division of Will County and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 8 at the Workforce Center of Will County.

Among the positions employers will be looking to fill are assemblers, CNAs, cooks, dietary workers, direct support professionals, forklift operators, general laborers, material handlers, pickers/ packers, QA technicians, reach truck drivers, school bus drivers, security officers, warehouse associates, warehouse workers and more.

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written by Niccolo Machiavelli in 1513. Machiavelli, a prodigious writer, was an Italian Renaissance historian, diplomat, politician, humanist and philosopher. “The Prince” is a short treatise that candidly explains the essential and odious relationship between governments and money. It’s a must-read.

2) Ask your accountant for a book on corporate accounting. Read it – slowly. Then combine this book with “Financial Statement Analysis,” by Martin Fridson and Fernando Alvarez, which will acquaint you with the evil details and the process. This is a well-written book on how cleverly composed financial statements are used to inform, mislead or obscure the financial health of a company. This should be required reading by investors who make their own portfolio decisions or want to knowledgeably question a portfolio manager’s recommendations.

3) Buy or rent “The Big Short,” starring Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Christian Bale and Steve Carell. It’s based on a Michael Lewis book about four normal guys who managed to predict the Great Recession. It’s also an enjoyable and funny drama. These

self-anointed Wall Street geniuses predict the bursting of the credit and housing bubble and decide to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of oversight. Watch this initially for its content value and later for its entertainment value.

4) To put all this analysis in perspective and increase your probability of success, devour Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd’s “Security Analysis.” This is inarguably the most definitive book in the industry focusing on the concept of intrinsic value, measuring a firm’s assets, earnings, dividends and financial strength. Next to reading Shakespeare’s plays, this book on investing can be among the driest, most boring and most tedious books. It was such tiresome reading (what would you expect from two Columbia professors?) that I couldn’t wait to put it down.

Finally, be mindful that good judgment comes from experience and most experience comes from bad judgment.

Now you’re ready to invest – smartly.

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

Grand opening for ARYZTA’s distribution center in Romeoville The HERALD–NEWS ARYZTA, the third-largest global baking company, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week for the grand opening of its distribution center in Romeoville. The 193,000-square-foot facility adds to ARYZTA’s presence in Romeoville, where one of the company’s bakeries is located.

The state-of-the-art facility specializes in cold storage and will store foods that are made at ARYZTA’s Chicago-area bakeries. It features hydrogen-fueled material handling equipment, LED lighting and a high-efficiency ammonia refrigeration system.

“This new facility is a great addition to Romeoville and it reflects our enthusiasm for a continued presence in this community,” Andrew Brimacombe, president of ARYZTA US Consumer Foods, said in a press release. “The cold storage solutions that this

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Protecting state from lame-duck lawmakers For months, we’ve been expecting a sad repeat of the 2011 lame-duck session of the Illinois General Assembly.

That’s when then-Gov. Pat Quinn, Speaker Michael Madigan, Senate President John Cullerton and their Democratic colleagues in both the House and Senate – including many who had just been voted out of office – rammed through a whopping 67 percent income tax increase on wage earners and a job-killing 46 percent corporate tax increase on businesses.

Not a single Republican voted for the hikes, and four lame-duck lawmakers who did received cushy state jobs shortly after leaving the legislature.

Because of a sunset provision built into the legislation approving the tax increases, the income and corporate taxes have since been scaled back to slightly more than 2010 levels. But with Gov. Bruce Rauner in a standoff with Madigan and Cullerton over the state budget and Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda, we’ve been hearing talk of secret meetings between Republicans and Democrats who have been trying to reach a “grand compromise” that would include another massive tax increase.

A vote last week in the Illinois House gave us reason to be hopeful. State Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, filed House Resolution 1494, which opposes any effort to raise taxes in the final days of the legislative session in early January. The resolution passed on a bipartisan vote, 87-12, with nearly 75 percent of House members going on record opposing a lame-duck tax increase.

This doesn’t guarantee that Madigan and Cullerton won’t still try to push through a tax increase during the lame-duck session, but it makes it far less likely.

State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, himself a lame duck who is leaving his legislative seat in January to become McHenry County Board chairman, also was successful in securing a critical House vote last week.

Franks proposed a constitutional amendment that would require a three-fifths majority to approve any tax or revenue increase during lame-duck sessions. It currently requires a simple majority. It passed the House overwhelmingly (84-17-2) and now moves to the Senate, where a three-fifths majority vote is needed to get it before voters.

Congratulations to McSweeney and Franks on successfully passing taxpayer-friendly measures in the House. Who knows what it will mean, though, once a new General Assembly is sworn in on Jan. 11. Tax increases still could be coming then.

One thing is for sure: Business as usual needs to change in Springfield if Illinois is going to overcome its significant fiscal problems. Protecting taxpayers from further tax increases is a good place to start.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trump personifies dangerous mindset

To the Editor: The danger and fear of the Trump presidency lies in his racist and misogynist tirades and his xenophobic nationalism that embraces white superiority and denigrates the other, be they Latinos, Muslims, African-Americans or other minorities.

Over half of humanity is thrust out of the anointed, privileged white global enclaves. They are often described in dehumanized terms. They are perceived as parasites feeding on the body politic.

As such, their most fundamental human rights to shelter, food and medical care can be denied. Their collective dignity can be ignored.

President-elect Trump is the personification of this mindset, which is an integral part of the American story from its colonial past to the present. Genocide against native peoples, the enslavement of blacks and the U.S. imperial incursions from 1898 to the present are often justified on the basis of white supremacy. The present rationale for American interven-

tions is the propagated belief of American exceptionalism.

If humankind is to survive without endless wars and domestic strife, the above mindset must be supplanted. The dehumanization of the other will have to be replaced by an outlook that enshrines empathy, compassion and love for all humankind. The monumental question of our times is: can an informed citizenry realize this transformation?

It can be achieved through the development and internalization of a historical consciousness. The absence of which will result in a country in continued crisis.

Don Torrence Joliet

Plainfield North should have let Fenwick play

To the Editor: A high school semifinal football game was played, where the officials made a wrong ruling, and the team that should have lost went on to win the game. I can’t believe the IHSA would have had that many incompetent officials in one game.

The losing team appealed to the IHSA but to no avail. The IHSA said the ruling on the field would stand.

Then the team filed a lawsuit in court but the judge ruled against them.

The school administrators and coaches should have stepped up and said what happened on the field was not fair. We should let the other school play.

Let’s teach our children the values of sportsmanship and fairness.

I guess winning is the bottom line. What a sad day in children’s sports.

Manuel Ramirez Crest Hill

Hope you’re happy with Trump in a few years

To the Editor: Let’s hope every single one of those people who voted for Donald Trump are as happy in a few years as they are now. I saw an interview with him many months before he became a raving lunatic.

What he said was almost opposite of what he raved for

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

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Dealing with Seasonal Decorating Disorder My wife suffers from an incurable disease, one that manifests itself each year with orange lumps that give way to green flakes and finally ends in the spring with stained fingers.

I call it Seasonal Decorating Disorder.

Symptoms usually start in early October with the annual purchasing of inedible vegetation.

When I was a kid, this tradition consisted of buying a pumpkin the day before Halloween. One pumpkin. Which either my mom or one of her six children would hack into a jack-’o-lantern, jam a candle inside and stick it out on the stoop. More times than not it ended up getting smashed, because back then kids took Halloween seriously. Unlike today’s pathetic ritual, where parental supervision has taken all the tricks out of trick-or-treating.

But I digress.

After the birth of our first child, Sara and I continued the traditional one-pumpkin-per-family practice.

But something in her changed after the birth of our second daughter. She demanded a second pumpkin, one for each kid.

Things only got worse with the birth of our third child. By then pumpkins alone weren’t enough. She got hooked

MIDLIFE CIRCUS Bill Wimbiscus on the hard stuff: gourds. Indian corn.

Hay bales. Corn stalks. Fake spider webs. And … shudder … dog costumes.

Now that we’re empty-nesters, she’s weaned off Halloween somewhat. Gone are the stacks, bales and webs. The dogs stay au naturale. All that remain are pumpkins. And gourds.

But orange ones alone aren’t good enough anymore. Now she’s into something called designer pumpkins. This year, she bought a half dozen: white, yellow, red, green and blue. And a bunch of really freaky gourds, heavily ribbed and encrusted with warts, like a proctologist’s nightmare.

Not one got smashed. I think the trick-or-treaters were afraid to go anywhere near them. For more than a month, our designer-inspired fall harvest slowly rotted on the front porch.

Last weekend, it was all unceremoniously dumped in the trash to make way for the second phase of the SDD malady: Christmas decorations.

For most of the year, Christmas hides in our attic. And for good reason.

There, heaped in a corner, lies a holiday horde of epic proportions: three artificial trees, plus boxes, bins and bags of ornaments, lights, candles, wreaths, garlands, Santas, sleighs, reindeer, snowmen, stars, angels, Nativity scenes, music boxes and other assorted Christmas kitsch collected over more than three decades of questionable purchases.

OK, actually we have five trees. Just didn’t want you to think we were crazy or something.

Christmas decorating involves two massive projects, one outdoor and one indoor, which take the better part of a week to finish.

Before I got sick, I was in charge of the outdoor operation, which involves precariously hanging from an extension ladder while stringing a dozen sets of icicle lights along our mostly second-story peaks and gutters. Mercifully, I’m now considered too decrepit to be trusted with a ladder, so the job has fallen to my son-in-law. Who, for some reason, seems to enjoy it.

That leaves only the indoor menagerie. My main task there is putting lights on our forest of slowly deteriorating trees, a job that always leaves a thick carpet of artificial pine needles all over the floor.

At one time, this involved hanging as many as 17 strings on the main tree, which teetered under the burden and had to be wired to a nearby windowsill to prevent it from toppling.

Nowadays, Sara is satisfied with a mere 600 lights on the living room tree, 300 on the dining room tree, 50 on the little one by the bannister, and none on the other two, which I’ve convinced her to leave in the attic.

Once the trees are decorated, every horizontal surface in the living room, dining room and bathroom is adorned in a variety of festive crap, most of which requires extension cords and is probably in violation of the fire code.

That said, once finished it’s a pretty awesome White Christmas display, elegant and not at all tacky.

As long as it’s taken down before mid-January.

Because left up any longer than that and it becomes a White Trash Christmas display.

Once it’s all back up in the attic, I’m home free until the annual Easter Egg Hunt. But that’s another story.

• Bill Wimbiscus, former reporter and editor for The Herald-News, has lived in Joliet for 25 years. He can be reached at news@theherald-news.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR national health issues.

As a registered nurse actively working in the last few months. He sounded like a the community, it is easy to foresee this New York City moderate Republican. In as an area of great concern as it transfact, he sounded a lot like former Mayor lates to decreased funding for needed Bloomberg – his good friend. Before he services in the Will County community. started his rants, I thought he might have In advance of the significant county been another Kasich. budgeting issues these changes will So who will be in the oval office, the one create, I would like to implore you and who will restrict gun sales, promote interMichael Sheridan the community to continue to protect Mokena national relations and trade, raise taxes to Sheila Lawrence the rights and much-needed services of pay for infrastructure and pay down debt, Streamwood the more vulnerable populations of the Protect the rights of the or continue with what he raved later? community, including the citizens served vulnerable Anonymous racial incident by the Will-Grundy Center for Independent To the Editor: complaints aren’t believable Chuck Johnson Living and those who comprise the largely First, I would like to thank you for your Morris To the Editor: underserved homeless population.

I purposefully did not add my two cents continued contribution and dedication These two populations continue to to the Will County community. In Will Donald Trump, not my president to opinion pages prior to the election. require high-level support by powerful To the Editor: I just didn’t want to be called some type County, the efforts of your news publica- representatives, such as yourself, to tion have made a lasting impact on people ensure that they do not lose funding In reply to Helen Fioresi’s letter of Nov. of -ophobe or a racist. from all walks of life, many of whom 27, I have to remind her that during the Depending on the reader’s ideology, I and become “the forgotten ones.” When would not have had the voice to speak up future budgeting concerns arise, do not campaign, Mr. Trump received more pub- would probably fit numerous categories. licity and more commentary by the press Now that it is over and Trump will be our for their own needs had you not been an leave these groups outside the umbrella advocate for them. than his opponent, Hillary Clinton. president, I think I will still refrain from of your care; continue to advocate for Recently, changes to the way federal In reading your letter, I get the feeling angering friends and foes alike. them by reporting important relevant funds will be distributed at the local level news, garnering community support on you take your conservatism too seriously However, I would just like to comment for medical care and public health serto see the forest for the trees. You fail to on the article reporting incidents of their behalf. appreciate that in a free society, a certain racist verbal attacks at the Plainfield high vices have been brought to light and have Sincerely, been the focus of other media outlets percentage are needy and that’s where schools. such as Managed Healthcare Executive, A bit of advice, any racial bullying that social programs are sorely needed.

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opinion, the needy and the oppressed are here and not going anywhere.

I am aware that responsible citizenship speaks for acceptance of this election, and have given this question a fair hearing, and have arrived at a conclusion.

As a free-thinking, liberal American, President-elect Donald Trump is not and will never be my president.

should not be given any credibility. In the last few years, we have seen many reports of racial incidents from college campuses that were proven to be bogus.

So students, teachers, et al., if you have a complaint simply attach a name to it or forget it or otherwise keep your stories to yourself.

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Ashley Shook helped Sports Performance (18-1) win back-to-back 18 Open AAU National Championship titles. In 2016, Shook was named an AAU All-American.

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Plainfield Central’s Ashley Shook sets the ball against Minooka. most of the time she walks out with a no-nonsense face because she’s about to go to work.

It should be no surprise that big things were waiting for her after high school season ended.

The setter is going to run Sports Performance Volleyball Club’s 18-1 team for a third consecutive year, after winning two 18-Open National championships.

Her contributions earned her 2016 AAU All-American honors and has her ranked sixth by PrepVolleyball.com in Senior Aces.

The goal for club is the same as it is every year: she wants to win the championship. She and her teammates have already started to work hard to make that a possibility.

She’s also working hard right now for something else as well.

After committing her sophomore season, Shook is only a few months away from making the big jump to college volleyball. And she does not regret her decision one bit. She is more excited to head off to the University of Texas than she did when she first committed, if that’s possible.

Shook will be playing for the Texas Longhorns, one of the top programs in the nation. Also joining Shook is No. 1 recruit Lexi Sun and No. 2 recruit Brionne Butler. Talk about an incoming freshman class.

“I think that as a class, we’re all going in wanting to be competitive as freshmen and keep the program successful,” Shook said. “We’re all excited. It’s been a long time since I committed, so the excitement has been building up for a long time. I’m ready to get there.

“They’re constantly for conference and national championships. That’s the program where I want to be, where they’re competitive all of the time. It is a very talented group of girls there. I love the coaches and the entire team. I know it’s the right place for me.”

Shook has the potential of having a successful college career because of the hard work she has put into her craft. She has been a skilled and dedicated player since she was 14 years old and started running her first 5-1.

The Longhorns will have that to look forward to.

The team will also have something else to look forward to.

This year’s Player of the Year is one of the most professional and composed players on the court, and many people think that she has to be the most serious person in real life.

That’s not the case.

After the game or practice ends her and some sneaky teammates steal Vogt’s water bottle and then send him photos of it until he can find it. When she was in Japan for club season, she kept it well hidden from him for a month.

The goofball and her senior classmates also promote the Wall of Shame. It’s a board they have at school for the volleyball players to post silly photos of themselves. It made the underclassmen more comfortable being themselves and not having to worry about impressing others.

Despite everything Shook has earned so far in her career, she’s just a kid who loves to play the game and laugh with her teammates.

“Kids like Ashley don’t come around very often, but they leave a lasting impact in your community,” Vogt said. “That’s the most important thing that they can do in high school. They create a positive role model for young kids who are looking up to them for that sport.

“There might be a lot of kids that look at her and think, ‘I want to be like Ashley when I get older.’ That gets them either involved in volleyball or athletics just because they want to be like her, which is amazing.”

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still could not stop her. Since she’s the headliner, all eyes are on her.

To her, that only means one thing.

“I know then that I am doing what I can for my team to be able to be successful,” Shook said. “If teams are focused on me, that takes the pressure off of my teammates and gets everyone else open so they have opportunity to put the ball away.”

Team player is an understatement.

In her senior season, Shook dished out 547 assists and added 207 kills while running a 5-1 offense. Normally setters running that offense earn fewer than 40 kills. Shook totalled 2,236 assists, 598 kills, 339 blocks, 588 digs and 129 aces in her high school career.

To Shook, her more important achievements are the three Southwest Prairie Conference crowns and two regional titles that her team won. The individual stuff doesn’t matter as much.

“Both of her parents, Jason and Patty, have done a great job raising her,” Plainfield Central coach Erik Vogt said. “She came from a very humble household where it was family first, and she learned to share with two younger sisters. She has to lead by example there also.

“You look around the people she’s been around for volleyball, and a lot of her club and high school coaches agree on the same mentality that it is team first and not individual first. The best thing you can do is play hard and work hard for your team. If you’re self-sacrificing, it’ll motivate everyone around you and make them rally around you.

“The best athletes tend to be really good leaders on the court. Ashley’s humbleness and competitiveness is something we really appreciate at Plainfield Central.

She’s a shining example of what it is to be a great teammate.”

According to Vogt, she has always been an extremely unselfish person. When she started as a freshman, that trait was almost a flaw. She wanted to give everyone the chance to earn kills themselves so she didn’t attack.

As each year progressed, she has taken more and more control.

Even though the game is in her hands, she never takes credit for a single point.

Some talented players who receive similar honors as Shook play with a certain aura that they are better than everyone else on the court. Shook is the opposite. She has such a team-first mentality that if asked why she was able to get 14 kills in a match, she’d attribute it to the strong passing and defense.

“I think I owe a lot of that to my coaches through the years,” Shook said. “I never got praised too much. There was always something that I could do better to improve my game. I never got into the mindset of ‘I am good.’ I always knew I could do something better.”

Even though her own coaches do not praise her, others do. Multiple area coaches nominated her for Player of the Year because she is that well-respected.

Maybe it’s her skill that makes her so appealing in volleyball. It took thousands of reps to get to that point that coaches want her on their team and players want to be as talented.

It could be because she’s so willing to do whatever her team needs for her to succeed. When the Wildcats needed her to, she ran a 5-1 offense out of the middle.

So on top of setting the ball, she had to block every hit, which is extremely physical.

There could be a last reason why she’s well respected. Shook is pretty intimidating. She stays level-headed throughout the game. Consistency is more important than emotional play to her and even though she can pick up her emotional game when her team needs her to,

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HERALD-NEWS ALL-AREA VOLLEYBALL FIRST TEAM MADELYN ALTON Reed-Custer, Jr., OH Statistics: 244 kills, 462 digs, 43 aces.

Notable: All-Illinois 8 Small; 2015 Second Team All-Interstate 8 Small; Two-time All-Academic; Single game dig record (31).

Coach Kelly Van Duyne: “As a junior she led her team in digs and [was] second in kills. Her attitude and leadership on the court is just as impressive as her stats. Madelyn’s impact on the court is immeasurable.”

Coach Taylor LaFond: “Janelle is an amazing player. She is a threat on both offense and defense. She can see the court so well and uses many different strategies to put the ball in the holes. She was one of our captains this year and is a great leader both on and off the court.”

MELISSA FLYNDERS Providence Catholic, Sr., OH Statistics: 260 kills, 291 digs, 15 aces.

Notable: All-Girls Catholic Athletic Conference; Oswego East All-Tournament; Oak Lawn All-Tournament; Rich East All-Tournament; AutumnBROOKLYN BACHMANN fest All-Tournament; Will Minooka, Sr., S attend Valparaiso University.

Statistics: 993 assists, 180 digs, 43 blocks, Coach Brie Isaacson: “Melissa was a 31 kills, 26 aces. six-rotation player for us who was involved Notable: Max Prep in almost every point scored in some capacPlayer of the Week; 2016 ity.

She was a true leader for us both on and All-State Showcase game off the floor.” captain.

Coach Carrie Prosek: “Brooklyn was determined to make it to state with this group of girls. She worked hard to learn the game and it really showed by the end of the season. Even if our passes were not there, she could make a play out every situation. She was so strong, she could push the ball to either pin no matter where she was on the court.”

TAYLOR BARANSKI Minooka, Jr., L Statistics: 583 digs, 45 aces, 50 assists.

Notable: All-Southwest Prairie; Herald-News Player of the Week (Oct. 10).

Coach Carrie Prosek: “Taylor’s defense was among the best in the state. She saved our team several times making big plays off of big offensive hitters. She is quick and can read the ball better than any other player. The energy that she brings to the court truly kept us moving in a fast-paced game.”

JANELLE BREHM Morris, Sr., OH Statistics: 410 kills, 230 digs, 26 blocks, 29 aces.

Notable: Three-time All-NI Big 12 East; Benet All-Tournament; Team MVP; Three-year starter; 2015 Team Coach’s Award; Will play at Missouri Southern State University.

JENNY KOERNER Joliet West, Jr., OH Statistics: 347 kills, 65 aces, 325 digs.

Notable: All-Southwest Prairie; Glenbard West All-Tournament.

Coach Al Mart: “Jenny really stepped up this year in her second year on the varsity. She was asked to do so many things for this team and she stepped up time and time again.

Teams knew she was our ‘go-to’ hitter and she was still able to get her share of kills, leading the area throughout most of year in average kills per match.”

JoDEE KOVANDA Lockport, Jr., S. Statistics: 244 assists, 190 kills, 164 digs, 42 aces.

Notable: Two-time All-SouthWest Suburban Blue; Herald-News Player of the Week (Sept. 26); Plainfield North All-Tournament; Rich East All-Tournament.

Coach Nick Mraz: “JoDee was our six-rotation MVP. She was a fierce competitor on the floor and made her presence felt in all aspects of the game.”

TAYLOR LANDFAIR Plainfield Central, Fr., OH Statistics: 357 kills, 184 digs, 35 aces, 52 blocks.

Notable: All-Southwest Prairie; Herald-News Player of the Week (Sept. 12).

Coach Erik Vogt: “Taylor led our teams in kills and was our “go-to” player all year. If Ashley Shook was the hammer, Landfair was the nail for our team. She was unstoppable in most of our matches.”

HANNA LESIAK Lincoln-Way East, Jr., OH Statistics: 266 kills, 43 blocks, 134 digs.

Notable: All-SouthWest Suburban; Lincoln-Way Central All-Tournament; Will play at Northwestern University.

Coach Kris Fiore: “Hanna is an absolute force at the net – a terrific offensive threat and one of the best outside hitter blockers in the area.”

ALLI PAPESH Minooka, Jr., OH Statistics: 417 kills, 276 digs, 85 blocks, 45 aces.

Notable: Two-time All-Southwest Prairie; Herald-News Player of the Week (Oct. 3, Sept. 5); Mizuno Cup All-Tournament; Prep Volleyball Illinois Player of the Week; Will attend Dayton University.

Coach Carrie Prosek: “Alli is the most explosive player in the area who really learned how to mix up her shots, which left many teams guessing where she was going on offense. She made a huge impact wherever she was at on the court. She has really worked hard on her serve receive and defense and by the end of the season, teams were definitely trying to keep the ball away from her. Incredible kid who wants to keep getting better. She is so fun to watch.”

ROCKY PERINAR Minooka, Jr., OH Statistics: 320 kills, 249 digs, 67 blocks, 20 aces.

Notable: All-Southwest Prairie; Herald-News Player of the Week (Oct. 10); Will attend University of Tennessee.

Coach Carrie Prosek: “Rocky was a huge threat for our offense and became unstoppable. She put the ball away for winning point at both the sectional and super-sectional championship matches. Her defense was incredible and she was able

to dig many big players who got around our block. She has a nice, high reach with quick arm swing, which makes it hard for others to block. Rocky is always keeping the game fun and really turned on her fire for postseason.”

ASHLEY SHOOK Plainfield Central, Sr., S Statistics: 547 assists, 207 kills, 204 digs, 81 blocks, 32 aces.

Notable: 2016 Joliet Herald-News Volleyball Player of the Year; Southwest Prairie MVP; Four-time All-Southwest Prairie; Three-time Herald-News All-Area; Herald-News Player of the Week (Oct. 17, Sept. 19); Ranked No. 6 Nationally

by PrepVolleyball Senior Aces; Plainfield North All-Tournament; Wheaton Warrenville South All-Tournament; AVCA Phenom List; Freshman 59; Team captain; Four-year starter; Will attend University of Texas.

Coach Erik Vogt: “Ashley is the total package as a setter. She’s very physical and has super-human strength when setting.

She’s a great teammate who’s willing to do anything to help her teammates have success.”

MELANIE WELLER Lincoln-Way East, Sr., L Statistics: 429 digs, 2.36 passing.

Notable: All-SouthWest Suburban; Plainfield North All-Tournament; Threeyear starter.

Coach Kris Fiore: “Not only is Mel very athletic for her position, but she reads the opposing hitters better than any other libero that I have coached.”

TAYLOR ZURLIENE Joliet Catholic, Sr., OH Statistics: 270 digs, 253 kills, 26 aces, 17 blocks.

Notable: Two-time AllEast Suburban Catholic; Four-year varsity player; Metea Valley/Oswego East All-Tournament.

Coach Christine Scheibe: “Taylor has been an impact player since her sophomore year and is just a very steady player whom you can always rely on in six positions around the court.”

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Continued from page 36 SECOND TEAM KASSIDY BARR Reed-Custer, Sr., OH Statistics: 252 kills, 370 digs, 32 blocks, 24 aces.

Notable: Herald-News Player of the Week (Oct. 24); Two-time 2nd Team All-Interstate 8 Small; Two-time All-Academic; Beecher All-Tournament; Team MVP; School record for kills per game (16).

EMMA BAXTER Joliet West, So., L Statistics: 454 digs, 47 aces.

Notable: All-Southwest Prairie.

HOLLY BONDE Minooka, Jr., RH Statistics: 233 kills, 91 blocks, 216 digs, 22 aces.

Notable: Plainfield North All-Tournament; Will attend Kansas State University.

BETH CANNON Lemont, Jr., OH Statistics: 239 kills, 207 digs, 31 blocks, 24 aces.

Notable: Rich East All-Tournament; Glenbard East All-Tournament.

MOLLY HACKETT Lincoln-Way East, Jr., S/RH Statistics: 194 kills, 212 assists, 176 digs.

Notable: Lincoln-Way Central All-Tournament.

HALEY HART Lincoln-Way East, Jr., MH Statistics: 134 kills, .360 hitting percentage, 77 blocks.

Notable: Herald-News Player of the Week (Aug. 29).

BRYLEE KELLY Peotone, Jr., OH Statistics: 284 kills, .329 hitting percentage, 32 aces, 34 blocks.

Notable: Interstate 8 All-Conference; Mahomet-Seymour All-Tournament Team; Beecher All-Tournament Team; Team MVP; Team captain; Will attend Wichita State.

NOELLE KNEZZ Lincoln-Way West, Jr., OH/S Statistics: 164 kills, 251 assists, 165 digs, 57 aces, 22 blocks.

Notable: All-SouthWest Suburban; Joliet Central All-Tournament; Lincoln-Way Central All-Tournament.

KIRSTEN LEITSHUH Lincoln-Way Central, Fr., OH Statistics: 216 kills, 237 digs, 74 aces.

Notable: All-SouthWest Suburban;

Joliet Central All-Tournament; Oak Lawn All-Tournament; Rich East All-Tournament; Lincoln-Way Central All-Tournament; Team MVP. SARAH NAHAS Joliet Catholic, Jr., S Statistics: 598 assists, 36 aces, 224 digs, 31 kills, 20 blocks.

Notable: All-East Suburban Catholic; Metea Valley/Oswego East All-Tournament; Glenbard East All-Tournament; Will attend LaSalle University.

CAITLIN STEPHENS Providence Catholic, Sr., MH Statistics: 247 kills, 86 blocks.

Notable: All-Girls Catholic Athletic Conference; Oak Lawn All-Tournament.

LAUREN WIDLOWSKI Joliet West, Sr., OH Statistics: 199 kills, 252 digs, 39 aces.

Notable: All-Southwest Prairie; Joliet Central All-Tournament; Team captain.

EMILY WOODS Seneca, Sr., S/OH Statistics: 236 kills, 309 assists, 124 digs, 56 blocks, 15 aces.

Notable: Two-time All-Interstate-8.

CASSIDY WYMAN Lincoln-Way Central, Jr., S/RH

Statistics: 307 assists, 181 digs, 76 aces, 138 kills.

Notable: School record in aces.

HONORABLE MENTION Coal City: Mackenzie Bugg, Sr., S; Blaire Harseim, So., OH Dwight: Rachel Dawson, Sr., MH Gardner-South Wilmington: Lexi Robison, Sr., MH; Jenni Price, Sr., L Joliet Catholic: Emily Holbrook, So., OH Joliet Central: Brenna Rande, Sr., S Joliet West: Areli Hernandez, Sr., S Lemont: Courtney McAuliffe, Jr., MH Lincoln-Way Central: Lucy Chesla, Jr., L; Kylie Kulinski, Jr., S Lincoln-Way West: Cassie Ruettiger, Sr., L Lockport: Bella Cosentino, Sr., S; Serene Jones, Sr., OH; Jasmine Raudys, Sr., MH; Emma Sweeney, Sr., L Minooka: Olivia Klank, Jr., MH; Samantha Hermann, Jr., MH Morris: Ashley Hood, Jr., S Plainfield Central: Katie Shook, So., L Plainfield East: Berta Jokubauskaite, Sr., M Plainfield South: Mel Jordan, Sr., S; Becca Langys, So., OH; Sophie Berta, Sr., S. Reed-Custer: Georgia Votta, Sr., L; Val Guzman Sr., S Romeoville: Payton Koranda, Sr., RH; Lyric Miles, Sr., OH Seneca: Cora Wilkinson, Sr., MH Wilmington: Lexi Plese, Sr., OH/MB

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Minooka’s Holly Bonde returns a serve against Plainfield Central at the Romeoville IHSA Class 4A Sectional Championship Game and Minooka won in two sets held Nov. 3 at Romeoville High School in Romeoville.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: ROMEOVILLE 84, PLAINFIELD SOUTH 52

Players step up in Romeoville SPC win

By KAITLYN JASNICA

kjasnica@shawmedia.com PLAINFIELD – It’s a lot of pressure.

Every game day, the same thought is in the back of Destin Whitaker’s head: “If I mess up, they’re going to put me down.”

On Friday, Whitaker gave Romeoville’s boys basketball team every reason to keep the freshman on the varsity. He went 5 of 6 from the field and converted a three-point play to tally 15 points in the Spartans’ 84-52 win against Plainfield South in both teams’ Southwest Prairie Conference opener.

“Throughout the summer, they said I was playing like a freshman. They told me, ‘Play like you’re meant to be here,” Whitaker said. “I wanted to get that freshman mentality out of my head so I could come out and have big games. My mom always told me to play like I play when I’m at my own level.

That’s what I started doing and that’s when it started to click for me.”

“Destin is [6-foot-4]. He can play both inside and out. He’s a really good shooter as you can tell, and he plays with the confidence and poise of an upperclassman,” Spartans coach Marc

Howard said. “We’re thrilled to have him continue on the varsity level.

“DeAndre Heckard, Dontia Johnson and Mike Salter played as freshman on the varsity level, as well. They really groomed him, told him what to expect, trained with him and worked him hard. They were helping him get stronger and adjust to the pace of the varsity game. You can see he’s locked and loaded. He’s ready to play.”

Romeoville’s team story is very similar to Whitaker’s since its players knew that they needed to step up. The Spartans graduated team leader Matt Cappelletti and lost London Stamps due to a transfer. Going into the season, Romeoville needed some new headliners.

Many players showed they were willing to fill that void for the Spartans (3-2, 1-0).

Senior captain DeAndre Heckard had team-highs with seven assists and seven steals while adding 14 points.

Also taking larger roles are junior Dontia Johnson and sophomore Mike Salter. Both players were dominant in the first half. Johnson had 13 points, while Salter had 15 in the first half before leaving beacuse of injury.

With the leading scorer out of the game, things could have taken a turn for the worse. Junior Kahlil Blakney opened up the half by dunking the ball to give Romeoville some energy.

Whitaker then sank shot after shot.

It looked like it never got old for the youngster who went into the game confident that it would be a big one for him.

Blakney ended up with eight points while Ibam Padilla and DeMonta Dale added six apiece and Robert Johnson scored five.

“Guys are finding themselves in new roles,” Howard said. “Wings are starting to spread. Guys are starting to accept larger responsibilities on this team. As we play more and more games, I think you’re going to see the maturity develop within the team and hopefully that can create success. I like what I’ve seen so far.”

Plainfield South (1-4, 0-1) is in a similar situation as Romeoville since the Cougars lost their big star when Jacob Buchner graduated.

Senior Devin Smith and sophomore Diamond Presniakovas both had 12 points to lead the Cougars. The problem was that they could not respond

after Romeoville put on full-court pressure. It’s something that their coach plans on working on immediately because the team already plans to rebound from this loss.

“We are pretty young this year and we will be playing better basketball at the end of the year,” South coach Tim Boe said. “That’s what you want to do, but at the same time we need to have a sense of urgency in how we practice.

“The things that we need to work on are things that we can get better at. Sometimes, things will take time.

The things that we need to work on are schemes and we’re not where we need to be when we need to be there. Part of that is on me. The whole thing is a team effort. I like these guys. They’ll go after it at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning.”

In the upcoming games, Romeoville hopes to keep building its confidence.

“The team played phenomenal tonight,” Salter said. “When I went down, everyone stepped up. We didn’t have the best performance as a team at WJOL. We came out here and wanted to make a statement to the conference.

You better watch out for Romeoville this year.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET CENTRAL 64, PLAINFIELD NORTH 57

Joliet Central nips Plainfield North

By DRAKE SKLEBA

Shaw Media Correspondent PLAINFIELD – In its inaugural Southwest Prairie Conference boys basketball game, Joliet Central outlasted host Plainfield North, 64-57, in two overtimes on Friday.

With the Steelmen (4-1, 1-0) ahead 52-51 after a Jose Grubbs free throw in the first minute of the second overtime, their defense took over the game.

Marcellus Hornsby (12 points, five rebounds, two blocks) nailed a jumper, went coast-to-coast after his fourth steal and Cameron Blackmon (eight points) followed with a steal and score for a 58-51 lead. Central forced 27 turnovers, including 10 in the second overtime.

“We lost the WJOL championship game to Minooka and we wanted to come out strong tonight in our first Southwest Prairie Conference game,” Hornsby said. “We were not connecting on defense in

regulation and the first overtime.

Coach told us to step it up and we really did in the second overtime to win the game. I had a lot on my mind tonight and I had to step up and play.”

“This was no surprise to me,” Central coach Lawrence Thompson Jr. said. “I said this before. The Southwest Prairie Conference has the same well-coached and solid basketball teams as our previous conference, the SouthWest Suburban. This was a great team win for us and Plainfield North gave us all we could handle.”

“We didn’t execute the way we would have liked,” said Central’s Jose Grubbs, who had 19 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. “In games like this we just did enough, to get a big win. I look for my teammates and they look for me. I do everything I can do to help us win,” North (1-4, 0-1) welcomed back Brady Miller and Justin Wilson f r o m i t s C l a s s 7 A f o o t b a l l r u n-

ners-up. Miller scored 19 points and added 12 rebounds and three blocks, while Wilson finished with 11 points.

With the Steelmen up 51-48 late in the first overtime, North coach Bob Krahulik drew up a play for Miller.

“It was a simple handoff to me, I received a screen and shot the 25-foot three-pointer,” Miller said.

“We battled tonight to the very end.”

“Twenty-seven turnovers, 10 in the second overtime,” Krahulik said. “We battled every inch of the way against an excellent Joliet Central team. Brady had an outstanding game for us. Justin had a fine game, battling foul trouble all night. We just have to learn to take care of the ball better. We will be fine.”

With 15.4 seconds left in regulation, Jason Bingham (eight points) nailed a pair of clutch free throws to give the Steelmen a 46-44 lead.

With 4.5 seconds left, Miller sent the game into overtime when he nailed two free throws.

North’s Deandre Manuel had four points and 11 rebounds while TJ Hunt added five points. Central’s Ryan King chipped in with nine points while Ryan Saunders added four.

In the opening game of the SPC girls-boys doubleheader, the Tigers rolled past the Steelmen 52-36. Tierrah Farris led North (5-3, 1-1) with 16 points while Mariah Collins had 11 points.

“We played poorly in our first conference game against Plainfield East,” North coach Reggie Lemon said. “We played much better tonight. Tierrah is our leader and had a fine game.

Central (1-6, 0-2) was led by Annette Hymon who had 11 points.

“Plainfield North is a very good team and the girls battled tonight,” Central coach Laura Brumfiel said.

“Annette played well for us.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: JOLIET WEST 63, MINOOKA 35

By CURT HERRON

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Joliet West’s Elijah Ward pivots around Minooka’s Kyle Graebner on Friday in Minooka.

“We just came out with a game plan where we were ready to play and got on them early with a good start.”

Michael Smith Joliet West reserve

that rare opportunity to give some of his starters a breather while bench players did more than just fill in.

Michael Smith came off the bench to lead all scorers with 16 points, which included four three-pointers.

Charles McKinney also added 10 points in a reserve role to complement the efforts of starters Teyvion Kirk (12 points, seven rebounds), Elijah Ward (eight points, five rebounds), Tabyous Casterberry (six points, 13 rebounds), Eddie Creal (five points) and Bell.

“We just came out with a game plan where we ready to play and got on them early with a good start,” Smith said. “We just tried to play as a team instead of as individuals.

We moved the ball around and got each other involved and got the ball to who was hot. In practice we play hard and pay attention to the details.

Then we just come out and push each

other in order to make one another better. We just try to play together.”

Minooka (4-1, 0-1), which was led

by Jonny Butler (10 points), John Carnagio (seven points), Kyle Graebner (seven points) and Adrian Gutierrez (six points), forced two early ties and were still within 11-8 late in the first quarter before West delivered a 13-1 knockout punch that removed most doubts as the hosts never got closer than 12 points back after that.

Smith started the key spurt with a steal and layup to end the initial period with the Tigers holding a 13-8 lead. After Bell hit a jumper to open the second, Kirk sank a trey, Smith and McKinney followed with baskets and Bell highlighted the run with a prolonged slam. All of that combined helped them go up 33-17 at the break, boosted by a 20-11 rebounding edge.

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our game plan and played as a team,” McKinney said. “The team pushed each other hard at practice. We pushed the seniors and the seniors pushed us. Everybody was just moving the ball and playing team ball. It was a great team effort.”

While they performed well in winning four games at the WJOL Classic, the Indians hadn’t run into anything quite like these Tigers. Minooka coach Scott Tanaka was impressed by West and will use this initial defeat to get his squad prepared for similar challenges ahead.

“Give West a lot of credit since they came ready to play,” Tanaka said. “Even when we saw them on film, they didn’t look like that. Tonight we saw the team that’s talked about in the papers as being a topfive team in the state.

“And unfortunately, I think that we came out of our element just a little bit. We’re a young basketball team so today was good for us. We played really well in the WJOL tournament and didn’t have much adversity but there was a lot of adversity today.

As a basketball team, we’re going to take a lot from this and we’re going to get a lot better.”

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CHANNAHON – A lot of teams hope to make a good impression in their conference debut.

Joliet West’s boys basketball team did more than impress in their initial Southwest Prairie Conference game on Friday at Minooka. The Tigers announced to all loud and clear that there’s a new force to be reckoned with, as if anyone had their doubts.

The Tigers performed well in all aspects and demonstrated why many regard them among the state’s elite heading into the season by performing about as well as teams can at this early juncture of the campaign.

In a clash of unbeatens on the court of the defending SPC champions, coach Nick DiForti’s squad never trailed as they rolled to a convincing 63-35 victory over the Indians.

In a classic example of how practice makes perfect, West used the past week to sharpen things after its championship effort in its own Thanksgiving Classic.

How much of a total team performance did the Tigers display? Standout Trevian Bell was limited to six points and the contest was still never in doubt after the opening quarter.

“After our Thanksgiving tournament, there were obviously a lot of things that we needed to work on,” DiForti said. “Scott (Tanaka) does a great job of preparing his kids, so we knew that their end that they were going to be well-prepared. And we knew that there was a lot of hype for this game. We had some really tough, mental practices, and I think that the mental practices helped us more than the physical, tough ones, where coach makes guys run.

“Going into a new conference, every game is someone’s conference championship, ours included, but we’re just trying to take one game at a time. The big thing that I was really impressed with that we really did a good job of rebounding the ball. I was really impressed with how Michael Smith played, and Charles McKinney also did a fantastic job off the bench.”

West (5-0, 1-0) was in a tough spot since it obviously wanted to compete at a high level in this clash and still have something in reserve for Saturday’s showdown with highly regarded North Lawndale in the Chicago Elite Classic at the UIC Pavilion.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: BOLINGBROOK 99, LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL 62

Bolingbrook beats Lincoln-Way Central

By TIM CRONIN

Shaw Media Correspondent BOLINGBROOK – If the magic number in boys basketball is 100, Bolingbrook still has some work to do after scoring 99 points on Friday.

Their 99-62 victory over Lincoln-Way Central turned into a tour early, but that doesn’t mean Raiders coach Rob Brost won’t have points to emphasize at the team’s next practice.

There was the little matter of letting the Knights (1-4) into the bonus with 74 seconds left in the first quarter. And the turnover count – at least 10 – was also a matter for Brost to furrow his brow. Otherwise, Bolingbrook (4-0) looked like a world-beater.

“We have a chance to be a good team,” Brost said. “We don’t talk about goals, but rather about improving game-to-game. There are things we have to do: like rotation, like not turning the ball over.

“We’re a talented team.”

So talented, two of the five players in double figures came off the bench, including ninth man Isaiah Clemons, who scored 10 points, all in the final quarter.

But the heavy lifting was accomplished by starters Nana Akenten (23 points), Kaleb Thornton (18 points), Malik Binns (12 points, six rebounds) and sophomore sub Tyler Cochran (12 points).

“I think we have a great deal of potential,” Akenten said. “We’ve spent

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a lot of time together, on and off the court, developing. I think the best thing we do is our pushing the ball, both up the court and on defense. We pride ourselves on our defense.”

It thoroughly flummoxed the Knights, who started four seniors and a junior, but only one who played a majority of minutes. That puts coach Bob Curran and his staff in a true teaching role.

“Just the speed of the game, going from sophomore level to varsity,” Curran said of the biggest change.

“They were bigger, stronger and faster.”

Bolingbrook, shooting 65.5 percent in the opening half, was aggressive from the start, building a 16-4 lead on a turnover-inducing defense and an

inside game the Knights had no answer for. A 3-pointer by Akenten and back-to-back layups by Thornton and Cochran got the Raiders to 16.

A 13-3 splurge midway through the second quarter put the game out of reach. Forcing turnovers almost at will kept the Knights from mounting a comeback, and dunks by Binns and Akenten kept the crowd in it.

The Knights were led by Aaron Michalak (20 points, four rebounds) and Chris Robinson (17 points, all in the last three quarters).

“I thought we played decent defense once our five guys were back there,” Curran said. “There were just too many times our guys were not back there, ready, because of turnovers and blocked shots.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: THORNTON 53, LOCKPORT 44

Griffins pull away late 3rd quarter charm as

By MIKE FITZGERALD

Shaw Media Correspondent FRANKFORT – A big start and finish helped Lincoln-Way East beat Lincoln-Way West, 55-45, on Friday in a non-conference game.

The Griffins (4-1) jumped to an 18-2 lead over the Warriors (1-3) in the first six minutes of the first quarter.

“We got up big at first, but we knew they were a tough team. We knew they would fight back,” said East’s Zach Parduhn, who had 14 points. “We came out amped up, and we felt the crowd behind us. We were ready to go. It was our first home game. We came out with the momentum and felt really good about ourselves.”

Marco Pettinato (18 points) led the Warriors on the long road back into the game. His driving layup made it 18-6 and then he assisted on a layup

by Jay Bumstead to make it 18-8. His 3-pointer at the buzzer cut East’s lead to 18-11 at the end of the first quarter.

“This is a team (West) that is led by a great coaching staff,” East coach Rich Kolimas said. “They aren’t going to let their team give up that early in the game. Then you have Marco. He’s such a smart high school basketball player who is hard to defend because he can do so many different things.”

For West coach Brian Flaherty, the start of the game looked too familiar.

“Right now, we are just notorious

for our slow starts,” Flaherty said. “I can’t fault their effort because they came back and did what they had to do.”

The Warriors trailed 23-20 at halftime and 38-35 after three quarters.

When it took the lead at 45-43 with 4:13 left in the fourth quarter, it looked like West was over the hump.

“Once we had the lead, everything was exactly where we wanted it to be and then one mistake here, one out of position mistake that leads to a lob under the basket there, and the next thing you know, our two-point lead goes to us chasing four points and us having to start fouling,” Flaherty said.

East took the lead back by feeding the ball to senior Dorian Aluyi (13 points) in the post on two straight possessions. He scored two layups to put the Griffins back ahead 47-45 with 3:19 to play. The Griffins outscored the Warriors 8-0 from that point on.

East also got 12 points from Sam Shafer while West also received 13 points from Nolan Green.

“We talked all week about trying to get the ball to Dorian inside,” Kolimas said. “We told Dorian late in the game that we needed him to post up and stay in there. They were playing man-to-man on Dorian, and giving up quite a few inches. They were fighting and battling, but we felt confident that if we could get the ball inside to Dorian he would score and he did.”

Wildcats defeat Porters

By JEFF DeGRAW

Shaw Media Correspondent LOCKPORT – The boys basketball game between Thornton and Lockport came down to a mere 48 seconds on Friday.

The Porters were down 35-28 with 3:20 left in the third quarter before Nolan Barthel hit a 3-pointer and then Christian Schultz’s basket made it 35-33 with 1:40 left.

Thornton held the ball against the Porter zone and, with only 48 seconds left before the end of the quarter, went on a 9-0 to go up 4433 heading to the fourth. That run proved to be the difference. The Wildcats captured a 53-44 victory.

“We are a better team than what we showed, especially that last minute of the third quarter,” Lockport coach Brett Hespell said. “We came back. That shows the character of this team. We still had control, but too many turnovers and too many easy missed shots did us in.”

Lockport (3-2) had a 7-6 lead early in the first quarter, but the Wildcats (2-2) went on a 7-0 run to end the quarter up 13-7.

Thornton hit a 3 to start the second quarter, but the Porters hung around, playing well on defense

and trailing 25-18 at the half.

Matt Smietanski scored seven of his game-high 16 points in the second quarter to keep the Porters within striking range. The final margin of nine was as close as Lockport could get in the fourth.

There were two key areas that cost the Porters, free-throw shooting (9-of-19), and the number of offensive rebounds for Thornton.

“They wanted the ball more on their offensive end and the 50/50 balls, I think that was more like 80/20 in their favor,” Hespell said.

“They force your hand with the press and their aggressive defense, but I felt we still had control and we were in the game.

“We lacked some mental toughness tonight, especially at the freethrow line. We had many opportunities inside to make baskets and just missed them. Every season as you travel down the road, you come to a crossroad; this is our first one.

No one in this locker room is happy. We have to determine are we a ‘could of’ team or are we a winning team.”

Chase Travis added seven points for the Porters. Thornton was led

by Christian Anderson and Olando Allen Jr. with 12 points each.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: MINOOKA 63, MORRIS 21

By ROB OESTERLE

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Minooka’s Cierra Bachmann (25) drives to the basket between Morris’s Maghan Smith (14) and Mya Shannon (22) on Saturday at Minooka High School. Minooka won, 63-21. that type of tight, man-to-man defense,” Carey said. “We did OK, considering we played the night before. But they just kept coming at us with more and more pressure and we started to have trouble.”

Minooka tightened the screws on defense in the second quarter and it resulted in a 20-4 point differential for a 35-15 halftime lead. Roberts had six of her 16 points in the second quarter after scoring seven in the first, while Brooke Lynn Bachmann had six of her game-high 17.

The Indians limited Morris to just 2 of

12 shooting from the floor in the second quarter while making 9 of 17 of their own shots.

“Anytime this group of girls is holding the opponent to one shot, we can get out and run,” Liberatore said. “We have a lot of girls that are good in transition, and the defense is what leads to our transition baskets, whether it’s steals or getting rebounds.

“I know it was tough for Morris to bounce back from having a game last night and if they hadn’t had one, the fi-

nal score would have been a lot closer.

But one of our strengths is our depth. We were able to play all 11 girls in our game Friday night and give our girls some rest for today.”

Ellie Rivara scored seven points off the bench for Minooka (5-2), while Hood led Morris with eight points and five rebounds and Shannon added six points Savannah Johnson had a team-leading seven rebounds for Minooka to go with four points, while Holloway also scored four.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: OSWEGO 37, PLAINFIELD CENTRAL 14

Oswego uses big second half to beat Plainfield Central

By KRISTIN SHARP

ksharp@shawmedia.com OSWEGO – Typically when a team limits its opponent to under 40 points in a game, that kind of defensive effort ensures a victory.

Plainfield Central and Oswego kept a slow pace from start to finish, but the Panthers used a 15-2 run in the third quarter to clinch a 37-14 win in Friday’s Southwest Prairie Conference game.

“It’s a game of runs, and we never got our run offensively,” Central coach Gregg Bayer said. “They got their run in the second half and we never got our run

the whole game.

Unfortunately, the shots just were not falling tonight. We have to be more aggressive and be a threat with the basketball. Defensively, we held our own.

They were bigger than us, but we did as much as we could do on the defensive end.”

Central (1-6, 0-2 SPC) committed three early turnovers to trail Oswego 6-3 after one quarter, and Bayer called a timeout with 3:46 remaining in the first half after the Panthers scored four more points.

Katie Kearney stepped up with a Wildcat basket, and although Kayley Grabowski’s 3-point attempt at the

buzzer missed, Oswego was called for the foul. Grabowski sank all three free throws to cut Oswego’s lead, 11-8, at halftime.

The second half, however, belonged to Oswego. The Panthers (3-3, 2-0 SPC) came out on a 7-0 run, and despite a Wildcat timeout, Oswego extended that run for several more minutes as the lead swelled, 22-8.

Oswego’s biggest lead came on Kira Sneed’s basket, 30-10, with 4:16 to go.

Sneed finished with a game-high 10 points.

“It is a building process. We’ve seen a huge difference with these seniors from

last year to this year – the growth that they’ve showed,” Bayer said. “When you’ve got girls who can be threats with the basketball, it opens everything up.

Right now, that’s what we need to focus on.”

Central’s season continues Tuesday with a home game against Plainfield North.

“This is the third game this year where we’ve given up 30 points and we’ve come up on the wrong side,” Bayer said. “We’ve got to keep that mentality, while shoring up things and being more confident with the ball on the offensive end.”

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MINOOKA – With both teams having played a conference game the night before, both Morris girls basketball coach Kate Carey and her counterpart, Minooka’s Ray Liberatore, knew the outcome of Saturday afternoon’s game would be a little different than it would have been had both squads not played the night before.

Unfortunately for Carey and the Redskins, the Indians were able to maintain their regular pace of play much easier than Morris could keep up with it, and Minooka cruised to a 63-21 nonconference win.

“Just looking at our schedule, I knew this would be a tough draw,” Carey said.

“Playing a program like Minooka in the afternoon after playing a conference game the night before is pretty tough.

It’s a good experience for us to see a team like Minooka, though. There are going to be some teams in our conference that will be pretty similar in size and with the pressure they’re able to use.”

Morris (4-3) hung in tough during the first quarter. After Minooka opened the game with a 5-0 run, the Redskins got a 3-pointer by Ashley Hood, a putback basket by Gigi Corban and a basket by Mya Shannon to tie the game at 7 with 3:50 to play in the period. Minooka pulled ahead 12-7 on an old-fashioned threepoint play by Jenna Roberts and a basket by Abigail Holloway to go ahead 12-7.

The Redskins got it back to within 12-11 on a hoop by Shannon and a pair of free throws by Meghan Jurak before Roberts ended the quarter with a 3-pointer to put Minooka ahead 15-11.

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COLLEGE ROUNDUP

Lewis volleyball in quarterfinals SUBMITTED REPORTS BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Lewis University’s women’s volleyball team earned a trip to the NCAA Division II championship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which runs from Thursday through Saturday, after beating Ferris State, 25-21, 26-24, 25-18, in the Midwest Regional finals.

Coach Lorelee Smith’s Flyers (28-7), who were seeded third in the regional, defeated the top-seeded Bulldogs (30-6) behind Elizabeth Hyland (13 kills, 14 digs, four aces), Maddie Seliga (nine kills, 17 digs), Aly Schneider (seven kills, six blocks), Alexandra Preuss (six kills, nine digs), Abby Becker (34 assists, seven digs) and Nicole Yuede (17 digs).

The Flyers beat Cedarville 3-0 in the Midwest Regional semifinal with Seliga (10 kills), Hyland (eight kills), Schneider (eight kills) and Becker (26

St. Francis 80, Judson 70: Iain Mori- in a row. Jamie Johnson (14 points), St. Francis 3, Madonna 1: The Saints son (18 points, six rebounds), Jo Jo Bal- Rachel Hinders (14 points), Jessica Kel-

assists) leading the way.

(32-13) upset Madonna in their final match of pool play in the NAIA Tournament. Leading USF were Jade Livesay-Groark (12 kills), Jessica Karalow (10 kills), Leah Alles (27 digs), Brooke Hartnell (20 digs), Alyssa Bridleman (seven blocks), Amber Casey (22 assists) and Danielle Conrad (17 assists).

lestero (15 points), Landus Anderson (12 points), Dusko Despot (10 points) and Jake Raspopovich (nine points) led the Saints (4-3, 3-1) in the CCAC home victory.

JJC 55, Morton 41: Rob Blissett had 17 points and Clint Berhow added 10 to lead the Wolves (8-1).

MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lewis 75, Indianapolis 70: The Flyers St. Francis 88, Judson 52: The Saints (4-4) improved to 2-0 in Great Lakes Valley play. Miles Simelton (14 points), Frank Vukaj (13 points), Nick Norton (12 points), Capel Henshaw (11 points, six rebounds) and Delaney Blaylock (nine points, seven rebounds) led Lewis. The Flyers also won, 90-76, over Saint Joseph’s behind Simelton (26 points), Cristen Wilson (14 points, nine rebounds), Eddie Miles (13 points) and Vukaj (10 points, seven rebounds).

(8-0, 4-0) remained unbeaten behind Christina Ekhomu (16 points), Charnelle Reed (12 points, seven rebounds), six assists, five steals), Kamari Jordan (10 points), Kaitlin Aylward (10 points, six rebounds) and Jordan Giddings (nine points, eight rebounds) in the CCAC home game.

Lewis 61, Indianapolis 43: The host Flyers (8-1, 2-0) placed four in double figures to help them win their seventh

liher (12 points, eight rebounds) and Kayla Brewer (10 points) paced Lewis.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD Lewis at Grand Valley State: Two

Flyers athletes hit NCAA provisional marks in their team’s initial indoor meet. Bryce Holesinger won the 200 dash (:22.2) while Shabari Bailey was third in the 60 hurdles (:08.29).

WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD Flyers at Grand Valley State: Earning

NCAA provisional marks in their indoor opener were Cierra Pulliam with a winning effort in triple jump (39-0.25), Phoenix Smallwood with seconds in triple jump (37-9.25) and long jump (1811.75) and the 4x400 relay of Charlyncia Stennis, Courtney Cross, Taylor Jones and Allie Heinzer, who were fourth (3:54.76).

PREP ROUNDUP

Joliet Catholic boys basketball collects first win Deerfield, 42-15, in a quadrangular.

Reed-Custer gets two wins: The GIRLS BASKETBALL Lincoln-Way West 61, Thornton Jake Dibenedetto (138), Joey Schloe- Comets beat Paxton-Buckley-Loda, AURORA – After falling a bit 42: Courtney O’Donnell scored 14 gel (145), Trevor Schmidt (182) and 48-36, and edged Westville, 40-39, as

SUBMITTED REPORTS

short following good fights in each of their first three contests, Joliet Catholic’s boys basketball team found the winning combination on Saturday.

The Hilltoppers claimed a 6034 victory over St. Edward to conclude play in the Aurora Christian Tournament. Jack Surin led the way with 17 points, Donavan Finch chipped in with 13 points and Peter Ragen added 12 points.

points while Stephanie Athanasoulis, Taylor Gugliuzza and Tara Hastings had eight points each for the Warriors.

Minooka 63, Joliet West 40: The Indians (4-2, 1-1) were led by Brooklyn Bachmann (24 points), Savannah Johnson (10 points) and Jenna Roberts (nine points).

Teyvion Kirk had 27 points and nine rebounds to lead the Tigers (6-0) in the clash of ranked teams in the Chicago Elite Classic at UIC. Trevian Bell (21 points), Tabyous Casterberry (18 points, eight rebounds) and Elijah Ward (five points, 12 rebounds) were other leaders for West.

Coal City 57, Manteno 52: Zack Nolan (17 points), Christian Johnson (11 points), Kaleb Spreitzer (10 points) and Blake Harseim (13 rebounds) led the Coalers.

Other scores: Oswego East 89, Plainfield East 83 (OT); Oswego 50, Plainfield Central 46.

Steichen (10 points, seven rebounds) paced the Panthers (5-2).

Gardner-South Wilmington 50, Tri-Point 31: Jenni Price (15 points,

eight steals), Kaitlynn Kavanaugh

Joliet West 77, North Lawndale 62: (11 points, six rebounds) and Kaylee

WRESTLING Plainfield South wins twice: The

Cougars (5-0) beat Yorkville, 5226, and Bradley-Bourbonnais, 786. Among those with two wins for South were Enzo Silva (106 pounds), Noah Bickett (120), Jake Kendall (138), Dan Caldwell (145), Erik Santiago (152), Kyle Houlihan (160) and Adrian Cervantes (182).

Lincoln-Way West posts 3-1 week:

The Warriors fell 31-28 to nationally ranked Oak Park and River Forest and beat Granite City, 55-12, and

Nick Skenztos all went 3-0 on the day. In a 38-17 win over Sandburg, Josh Bohne (160) and Schmidt (182) had pins while Gehrig Simon (132) and Dibenedetto (138) claimed victories by technical fall.

Lemont wins four: The Indians defeated Kaneland, 54-30; Eisenhower, 65-12; Reavis, 52-21; and Tinley Park, 47-13. Kyle Schickel (106), Jack Leffler (113), Drew Nash (120/126), Grant LaDuke (120/126), Kyle Zator (132), Egan Berta (145) and Jake Kirkman (152) had four wins.

Seneca fifth at Invite: The Irish took fifth their own invite with 127.5 points. Winning titles were Ben Virgo (106), Jackson Beene (126) and Mason Dooley (160), while Tyler Draine (132) and Levi Clark (170) took second and Brett Yegge (113) was fourth. Seneca also beat Deer Creek-Mackinaw, 39-32, and fell to Beardstown, 39-36. Winning twice were Virgo (106), Yegge (113), Beene (126), Michael Morse (152), Dooley (160/170) and Clark (170/182).

Romeoville at Stagg: Andres Jara (182) placed third and Azeal Martinez (145) took fourth.

Robert Mann, Shane Milburn, Savannah Morrison, Gabe Nagel, Nathan Sharper and Ryan Shepherd all picked up two wins.

Sterling 54, Morris 20: Jeffrey Johnson (195) and R.J. Roderick (220) both had falls while Cody Baldridge (182) won by technical fall.

GIRLS BOWLING Lockport wins at Palatine: The

Porters won the title in the 18-team invite with a 5,743 total. Marissa Ramirez (1,222) was third, Grace Karraker (1,181) took ninth, Monica Colon (1,180) placed 10th and Dana Ackerson (1,137) finished 15th.

GOLF Two receive Evans Scholarships:

Two of the 15 Chicago-area high school seniors who were awarded Evans Scholarships are local residents. They are Lockport’s Bobby Gikas, who caddies at Glen Oak Country Club and attends Chicago’s St. Rita; and New Lenox’s Samantha St. Leger, who caddies at Prestwick Country Club and attends Lincoln-Way West.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: ILLINOIS 64, VIRGINIA COMMONWELTH 46

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Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) dribbles against Bulls guard Rajon Rondo.

MAVERICKS 107, BULLS 82

Barnes, Matthews lead Mavericks past Bulls THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS – Wesley Matthews scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half in the Dallas Mavericks’ 107-82 victory over the Bulls 107-82 on Saturday.

Harrison Barnes scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half to help Dallas win its second straight game after losing 13 of its first 15.

The Bulls were coming off a 111105 victory over defending champion Cleveland on Friday night, their only win in their last four. Jimmy Butler led the team with 26 points.

Barnes powered the Mavericks to a 17-point first-quarter lead.

Dwight Powell (17) and rookie Dorian Finney-Smith (11) had career highs in scoring.

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Lindsey with 19 as Black’s 18 leads Illini Wildcats best Demons

By STEVEN WINE

The Associated Press

MIAMI – Thanks to a dose of defense, Illinois’ recent turnaround gained momentum Saturday.

The Illini held Virginia Commonwealth to 30-percent shooting and won 64-46 in the HoopHall Miami Invitational.

The win was the second in a row for Illinois (6-3) after a pair of losses to ranked teams, including a thumping by 32 points from West Virginia.

“I’m proud of our guys for the way they responded from where we were at last week,” coach John Groce said.

“I love the fact that our staff, our support staff, our players said, ‘Let’s get this stuff fixed. Let’s come up with solutions.’ We fixed a couple of things and we played better this week. We took steps in the right direction.”

Illinois sophomore Leron Black tied a career-high with 18 points, added eight rebounds and was cho-

sen the game’s most valuable player.

Malcolm Hill had 16 points, five assists and two steals, and Jalen Coleman-Lands scored 12 points.

VCU (6-2), which was off to its best start since 1993, had a three-game winning streak snapped.

“We just got hammered,” coach Will Wade said. “We weren’t ready to play. We got beat in every hustle category. It’s on me. I didn’t have us prepared to play. It’s embarrassing as I’ve ever been in four years coaching a team.

“We were crying and moaning. ...

We were just awful.”

The Rams shot a season-low 16 for 53, including 2 for 18 (11 percent) from 3-point range. Things got worse at the end, when Illinois outscored VCU 14-3 in the final 4:20.

“We finished so well because we defended so well,” Black said. “As our defense goes, so does our offense. We wanted to keep them uncomfortable.”

By SARAH TROTTO The Associated Press

pected to be sidelined for the rest of the non-conference schedule after undergoing surgery on his non-shooting hand.

Pardon, who averages 6.9 points and 7.0 rebounds, was injured Monday in a victory over Wake Forest.

Benson had five points in foul trouble in his first career start. Skelly also helped inside and was 5 of 7 from the field.

DePaul outscored the Wildcats 4626 in the second half.

Northwestern led 54-18 at halftime after shooting 54 percent from the field to DePaul’s 24 percent. Lindsey led all scorers with 16 points and was 4 of 5 from beyond the arc for the Wildcats, who led by as much as 38 before the break.

The Wildcats opened the game with a 32-8 lead before Hanel’s layup ended

EVANSTON – Scottie Lindsey scored 19 points and Vic Law had 16 as Northwestern beat DePaul 80-64 on Saturday.

Gavin Skelly added 15 points and Sanjay Lumpkin had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Wildcats (6-2), who have won three straight.

Derrick Wood scored 15 points and Joe Hanel and Billy Garrett Jr. added 11 apiece for DePaul, which saw its three-game winning streak end. The Blue Demons (4-2) shot just 33 percent from the field and went 2 for 20 from beyond the arc.

The Wildcats had little trouble despite losing their starting center earlier in the week.

Freshman Barret Benson started in place of Dererk Pardon, who is ex- a 25-2 Wildcats run.

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PHILADELPHIA – There ap peared to be a sliver of white ice between the puck – flung at the net

by Richard Panik – and the goal line Saturday afternoon, but Flyers rookie Ivan Provorov’s glove made it impossible to know for sure. “Inconclusive” was the word the NHL used. In other words, had Panik been awarded a goal on the ice, that goal would have stood. But since the referee waved it off on the ice, that call stood.

That decision, late in the second period, thwarted the Blackhawks’ comeback attempt before it ever began in a 3-1 loss to the Flyers.

“Of course, we wanted the goal,” defenseman NIklas Hjalmarsson said. “But you just have to trust that they’re doing everything they can [to look at it].”

Artemi Panarin staked the Hawks to an early 1-0 lead, but the Flyers blitzed Scott Darling for three goals

on four shots – including two by Provorov in a 31-second span – to take the victory. The Hawks fell to 3-11 since Jonathan Toews suffered a back injury in San Jose, and have scored two or fewer goals in five of their last seven games.

The Hawks also haven’t won a regular season game in Philadelphia in 20 years, though the 2010 Stanley Cup Final is an awfully big asterisk.

Hjalmarsson said that Corey Crawford’s emergency appendectomy was no excuse for the loss. In fact, he said the Hawks got a big lift from the arrival of Eric Semborski as the emergency backup.

“I don’t think that had anything to do with the results of the game,” Hjalmarsson said. “If anything, it was fun to see how happy Eric was when he came here, and you kind of relived your own first game in the NHL. You saw the smile on his face and how happy he was and it got all the other guys in the locker room more energy. But that didn’t really translate into the game.”

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Alabama buries Florida in SEC championship game The ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA – Alabama showed off all its weapons in the Southeastern Conference championship game.

Now, the Crimson Tide can expect a return trip to Atlanta for the College Football Playoff.

The nation’s No. 1 team scored off a blocked punt and an interception return Saturday before wearing down No. 15 Florida in the second half with a dominant running game.

The result was a 54-16 rout that positioned Alabama to go for its second straight national title and its fifth crown in the past nine years under coach Nick Saban.

Next up: a likely national semifinal game Dec. 31 at the Georgia Dome.

The Crimson Tide (13-0, No. 1 CFP) bolted to a 16-9 lead in the first quarter, despite being held to minus-7 yards and no first downs. They scored one touchdown off a blocked punt, another off an interception return. A field goal was set up by another pick – one of three thrown by Florida quarterback Austin Appleby in the first half.

The Tide led 33-16 at halftime – the most points ever scored in the first two quarters of an SEC title game – and iced the victory with scoring drives of 98 and 91 yards, sparked by a goal-line stand that finished off the last gasp by the Gators (8-4, No. 15 CFP)

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Alabama wide receiver Gehrig Dieter (11) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday in Atlanta.

7-2, No. 10 CFP) in a matchup that decided the Big 12 champion and likely guaranteed the Sooners a trip to the Sugar Bowl.

The Heisman Trophy candidate performed well throughout, despite finishing the game without top receiver Dede Westbrook, a Biletnikoff Award finalist. Westbrook caught four passes for 111 yards before being knocked out of the game on a crushing hit by Oklahoma State safety Jordan Sterns.

No. 14 West Virginia 24, Baylor 21: At Morgantown, West Virginia, Skyler Howard threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, and West No. 7 Oklahoma 38, No. 11 Oklahoma Virginia held on in the Big 12 reguSt. 20: At Norman, Oklahoma, Bak- lar-season finale for both teams. er Mayfield passed for 288 yards and Justin Crawford rushed for 209 three touchdowns, and Oklahoma yards to help the Mountaineers (10-2, (10-2, 9-0 Big 12, No. 9 College Football 7-2) to their first 10-win regular-seaPlayoff) defeated Oklahoma State (9-3, son since 2007. They came from 11

points down in the first half to hand Baylor (6-6, 3-6) its sixth straight loss after a 6-0 start.

Temple34,No.20Navy10: At Annapolis, Maryland, for the first time since 1967, the Owls are league champions.

Phillip Walker threw two touchdown passes, Temple’s defense stuffed Navy’s running game, and the Owls claimed their first American Athletic Conference title.

After Temple (10-3) scored touchdowns on its first three possessions, protecting the 21-0 lead became substantially easier when No. 20 Navy (93, No. 19 CFP) lost standout quarterback Will Worth to a second-quarter ankle injury.

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo said Worth is done for the season, along with running backs Toneo Gulley and Darryl Bonner, both of whom left with first-half injuries.

WHAT TO WATCH Pro football Noon: San Francisco at Bears, FOX 3:05 p.m.: Buffalo at Oakland, CBS 3:25 p.m.: N.Y. Giants at Pittsburgh, FOX 7:20 p.m.: Carolina at Seattle, NBC Pro hockey 6 p.m.: Winnipeg at Blackhawks, CSN Men’s basketball 12:30 p.m.: Elon at Georgetown, FS1 1 p.m.: Marquette at Georgia, ESPNU 3 p.m.: Florida St. vs. George Washington, CBSSN 3 p.m.: Southeast Missouri St. at Indiana, ESPN2 7 p.m.: Bowling Green at Cincinnati, ESPNU Women’s basketball 11 a.m.: Kansas at Alabama, SEC 1 p.m.: Maryalnd-Baltimore County at Maryland, BTN

1 p.m.: Baylor at Tennessee, ESPN2 1 p.m.: TCU at LSU, SEC 3 p.m.: California at Nebraska, BTN 3 p.m.: Jimmy V Classic, Texas vs. Connecticut, ESPN Golf 4 a.m.: European PGA Tour-Sunshine Tour, Alfred Dunhill Championship, final round, TGC 10 a.m.: PGA Tour, Hero World Challenge, final round, TGC Noon: PGA Tour, Hero World Challenge, final round, NBC Noon: Asian Tour, Panasonic Open India, final round, TGC (same-day tape) Swimming 4 p.m.: U.S. Winter National Championships, NBCSN (same-day tape) Women’s soccer 5 p.m.: NCAA College Cup, Division I champi-

onship, North Carolina vs. Georgetown, ESPNU Skiing 4 p.m.: Men’s FIS World Cup, Giant Slalom, NBCSN (same-day tape) Rugby 1:30 p.m.: English Premiership, Worcester vs.

Wasps, NBCSN (same-day tape) Soccer 7:30 a.m.: Premier League, Liverpool at Bournemouth, NBCSN 8:30 a.m.: Bundesliga, Darmstadt 98 vs.

Hamburg, FS1 10 a.m.: Premier League, Manchester United at Everton, NBCSN 10:30 a.m.: Bundesliga, Augsburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt, FS1 College wrestling 11 a.m.: Lehigh at Penn St., BTN

NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

North W L T Detroit 7 4 0 Minnesota 6 6 0 Green Bay 5 6 0 Bears 2 9 0 East W L T Dallas 11 1 0 N.Y. Giants 8 3 0 Washington 6 4 1 Philadelphia 5 6 0 South W L T Atlanta 7 4 0 Tampa Bay 6 5 0 New Orleans 5 6 0 Carolina 4 7 0 West W L T Seattle 7 3 1 Arizona 4 6 1 Los Angeles 4 7 0 San Francisco 1 10 0

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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WEEK 13 Thursday’s Games Dallas 17, Minnesota 15 Sunday’s Games San Francisco at Bears, noon Kansas City at Atlanta, noon Los Angeles at New England, noon Philadelphia at Cincinnati, noon Miami at Baltimore, noon Denver at Jacksonville, noon Detroit at New Orleans, noon Houston at Green Bay, noon Buffalo at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Washington at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

Tampa Bay at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m.

Carolina at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Indianapolis at N.Y. Jets, 7:30 p.m.

Off: Tennessee, Cleveland

East W L T New England 9 2 0 Miami 7 4 0 Buffalo 6 5 0 N.Y. Jets 3 8 0 South W L T Houston 6 5 0 Tennessee 6 6 0 Indianapolis 5 6 0 Jacksonville 2 9 0 North W L T Baltimore 6 5 0 Pittsburgh 6 5 0 Cincinnati 3 7 1 Cleveland 0 12 0 West W L T Oakland 9 2 0 Kansas City 8 3 0 Denver 7 4 0 San Diego 5 6 0

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PF 293 249 281 196

PA 197 240 236 266

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PA 275 214 219 291

WEEK 14 Thursday, Dec. 8 Oakland at Kansas City, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11 Bears at Detroit, noon Denver at Tennessee, noon Cincinnati at Cleveland, noon Minnesota at Jacksonville, noon Arizona at Miami, noon Houston at Indianapolis, noon Washington at Philadelphia, noon Pittsburgh at Buffalo, noon San Diego at Carolina, noon N.Y. Jets at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Seattle at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Atlanta at Los Angeles, 3:25 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12 Baltimore at New England, 7:30 p.m.

NHL

NBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 26 16 7 3 35 St. Louis 25 14 7 4 32 Nashville 23 11 8 4 26 Minnesota 23 11 8 4 26 Winnipeg 27 12 13 2 26 Dallas 25 9 10 6 24 Colorado 22 9 12 1 19 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts San Jose 25 15 9 1 31 Anaheim 24 12 8 4 28 Edmonton 25 13 10 2 28 Los Angeles 24 13 10 1 27 Calgary 27 12 13 2 26 Vancouver 25 11 12 2 24 Arizona 22 8 11 3 19

GF GA 73 66 69 70 69 62 64 50 72 80 63 85 49 66 GF GA 60 51 62 56 76 66 62 61 63 79 58 75 54 69

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 24 16 6 2 34 69 52 Ottawa 25 15 8 2 32 59 59 Boston 25 14 10 1 29 59 55 Tampa Bay 26 14 11 1 29 77 71 Florida 25 12 11 2 26 60 63 Toronto 24 10 9 5 25 72 77 Detroit 25 11 11 3 25 61 66 Buffalo 24 9 10 5 23 49 62 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 26 17 8 1 35 95 65 Pittsburgh 25 15 7 3 33 80 75 Columbus 22 13 5 4 30 70 50 Washington 23 13 7 3 29 58 53 Philadelphia 26 13 10 3 29 83 83 New Jersey 24 11 7 6 28 63 66 Carolina 24 9 10 5 23 57 65 N.Y. Islanders 23 9 10 4 22 59 67 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s Games Boston 2, Buffalo 1 Philadelphia 3, Chicago 1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Carolina 2 New Jersey 5, Nashville 4, OT Pittsburgh 5, Detroit 3 Ottawa 2, Florida 0 Tampa Bay 2, Washington 1, SO Winnipeg 3, St. Louis 2, OT Vancouver 3, Toronto 2, SO Columbus at Arizona (n) Dallas at Colorado (n) Anaheim at Edmonton (n) Sunday’s Games Montreal at Los Angeles, 3 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Detroit at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Winnipeg at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Buffalo at Washington, 7 p.m.

Florida at Boston, 7 p.m.

Arizona at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 13 5 .722 Bulls 11 8 .579 Milwaukee 10 8 .556 Detroit 11 10 .524 Indiana 9 10 .474 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 14 6 .700 Boston 12 8 .600 New York 10 9 .526 Brooklyn 5 14 .263 Philadelphia 4 16 .200 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 11 9 .550 Atlanta 10 11 .476 Orlando 8 12 .400 Miami 7 12 .368 Washington 6 12 .333

GB — 2½ 3 3½ 4½ GB — 2 3½ 8½ 10 GB — 1½ 3 3½ 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 16 4 .800 Houston 13 7 .650 Memphis 13 8 .619 New Orleans 7 13 .350 Dallas 4 15 .211 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 12 8 .600 Utah 11 9 .550 Portland 10 10 .500 Denver 7 12 .368 Minnesota 6 14 .300 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 16 3 .842 L.A. Clippers 16 5 .762 L.A. Lakers 10 12 .455 Sacramento 7 12 .368 Phoenix 6 13 .316

GB — 3 3½ 9 11½ GB — 1 2 4½ 6 GB — 1 7½ 9 10

Saturday’s Games Dallas 107, Bulls 82 Milwaukee 112, Brooklyn 103 Minnesota 125, Charlotte 120, OT Boston 107, Philadelphia 106 Toronto 128, Atlanta 84 Memphis 103, L.A. Lakers 100 Denver at Utah (n) Miami at Portland (n) Phoenix at Golden State (n) Sunday’s Games Orlando at Detroit, 5 p.m.

New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

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

Indiana at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Portland at Bulls, 7 p.m.

Denver at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Houston, 7 p.m.

Memphis at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

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

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Kris and Kristen Koppers light up their homes and the lives of others More online Visit this article at TheHerald-News. com to view a video of the Koppers light display.

If you go n WHAT: Koppers holiday lights display n WHEN: Now through the first week in January n WHERE: 25314 S. Plainview Drive, Channahon n ETC.: Weather permitting, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their workshop from 5 to 8 p.m. today. Other days in December may be added. Check the website for updates and to donate to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. n KNOW MORE: Visit plainviewholidaylights.weebly.com.

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Kris and Kristen Koppers of Channahon create an elaborate holiday display and light show at their home each year. The goal is to brighten the holidays for the community as well as cancer patients.

By DENISE M. BARAN–UNLAND

set to traditional music.

Each year brings new additions: the construction of an 18-foot tree with 100 CHANNAHON – Brightening lives strands of lights and turning the three– for cancer patients, the community, car garage in Santa’s workshop – with and even for their own family. special appearances by Santa and Mrs. These are the reasons why Kris and Claus, weather permitting.

Kristen Koppers in Channahon create “Last year, we gave out jingle bells an elaborate holiday display and light from his sleigh,” Kristen said. “This show at their home each year. year, we’re not sure what we’re doing, Eleven years ago, Kristen’s mother but we will have hot chocolate again.”

Dianne Biksacky was diagnosed with This year, Kris built a 3-foot tree breast cancer. Because it was stage 2 with 25 strands of lights, which he and Dianne went into remission, Krisplaced inside the larger tree, Kristen ten said “it didn’t affect me as much.” said. Attendees and passerby also have The opposite was true when her the option of donating towards cancer father John Biksacky was diagnosed research. with cancer in July 2010.

Kristen is less interested in new “It was pancreatic and colon cancer treatments – unless one could stop can– stage four,” Kristen said. “So we knew cer without chemotherapy. Kristen’s he had a limited amount of time.” going for the cure.

Kristen said she watched the “We’re losing more and more people horrible way chemotherapy affected to cancer. It’s going to be epidemic,” her father. After he died in February Kristen said. “I’m also looking at our 2012, Kristen said six of her friends lost son’s future and what will happen to friends and family members that year, him? Will we be gone? Will he get it? all due to cancer.

Hopefully, we can find a way so he can To make the holidays brighter that live out his life and we can live out our Christmas for Kristen’s son Jakob, lives, but you never know.” who was 3 at the time, Kris and Kristen But Kristen’s desire to help cancer created a beautiful Christmas display patients doesn’t end when the holiday dunland@shawmedia.com

decorations are packed away.

As the moderator for the Student of Community Advocacy (SOCA) club at Joliet West High School, as well as an English teacher, Kristen engages and inspires these student members in various ways, all to benefit cancer patients.

Recent projects include making and selling chemotherapy scarves, assembling and delivering 40 chemo comfort bags to Joliet Area Oncology and Hematology, Kristen said. In May, SOCA won first place in the ACS’s “Paint Your Town Purple” event to raise money for Relay for Life (the club has its own team, too), she added.

Club members tied 85 purple ribbons around trees in Joliet. They also put up five lawn signs and flyers in 15 businesses. So far this year, SOCA has raised $600 for the American Cancer Society and $15,000 total as the club enters its fifth year, Kristen said.

One Joliet West senior, Katie Thontlin, 18, recently applied for – and received – and a $497.71 grant from the Joliet Township High School Foundation to make the chemo comfort bags and fill them with items such as coloring books and lip balm.

It makes Thontlin feel good to work

If you go n WHAT: Kristen’s relay for life pallet workshop n WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 11 n WHERE: Minooka Village Hall, 121 E McEvilly Road, Minooka n ETC.: Paint pallet signs. Twenty percent of proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Cost is between $35 to $40. n RSVP: Payment and color choice is due today. n KNOW MORE: Reserve at lilibug-designs.myshopify.com. Click on “products” and then click on “Kristen’s Relay for Life.” with people that care about others enough to help.

“There’s not many people in the world who are willing to do that,” Katie said.

Kristen knows firsthand that cancer patients do benefit from the fundraising efforts of individuals and organizations. She hopes one day cancer will be a distant memory.

“The cancer pill my mom takes – that was created through research,” Kristen said. “So if the funds to fund that research to make sure those pills worked weren’t there, I don’t know if she would be around.”

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• 24th Annual Christmas Drive – For needy • Mary Wlodarski Agency 2nd Annual District 202-area families. Make monetary Holiday Gift Drive – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. donations payable to PTSO Needy Family Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon SatDrive. Mail to Plainfield High School-Central urday, 2948 Artesian Road, #104F, Naperville.

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• Gently Used Toys, Books, Games and • Mitten Tree – Drop off donations from 8 DVD video collection event – Through Dec. a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Dec. 9.

16. Drop-off locations: Grundy County AdminSenior Services of Will County, 251 N. Center istration Building, 1320 Union St., Morris; Coal St., Joliet. For information, call 815-723-9713.

City Public Library, 85 N. Garfield St., Coal City; • Operation Care Package – Drop off doMorris Public Library, 604 Liberty St., Morris; nations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Minooka Three Rivers Library, 109 N. Wabena Friday. Senior Services of Will County, 251 Ave., Minooka; Channahon Three Rivers LiN. Center St., Joliet. For a list of items for the brary, 25207 W. Channahon Drive, Channahon; troops, visit www.operationcarepackage.org.

Fossil Ridge Library, 386 W. Kennedy Road, • Remember the Troops Holiday Care Braidwood. For information, contact Heidi Mill- Package Drive – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday er at 815-941-3229 or hmiller@grundyco.org. to Friday, through Dec. 16, Slammers box • Holiday Diaper Drive – Through Dec. 22, office, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet. Benefit Office of State Rep. Margo McDermed, R-MoOperation Care Package. Those who donate kena, 11032 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort; receive a 10 percent off coupon for use at the New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, Slammers team store. For a list of items for the New Lenox; Frankfort Township Offices at troops, visit www.operationcarepackage.org.

11000 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort. Diapers, • Rescue Pet Christmas Tree – Pine Bluff baby wipes, diaper rash cream.

Animal Hospital, 7995 E. Pine Bluff Road, Mor• Kids Helping Kids program – Donate new, ris. Pick a pet off the tree and buy it a gift and unwrapped toys in the bin near the exit door an item for the shelter. Due Dec. 19. Benefits at Blain’s Farm and Fleet, 451 S. Weber Road, Romeoville. Blain’s will match up to $200,000 • Continued on page 47

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GOTTA DO IT • Microsoft Word – 1:30 p.m., also 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8, Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. How to use Microsoft Word in job searches. RSVP at 815-723-3885 and press 0, or email chellis@ willcountyillinois.com.

• After School Program – 2 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, Boys and Girls Club, 226 E. Clinton St., Joliet. Ages 6 to 18. For rates and information, call 815-723-3434.

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bucket. Sponsored by Minooka United Methodist Women. Benefits missions helping women and children.

Wags to Wishes Animal Rescue and Just Ani• 12th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk – 9 mals. For information, call 815-942-5365. a.m. until cookies are gone, Channahon United • St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores – 9 a.m.

Methodist Church, 24751 W. Eames St., Chanto 5 p.m., 307 N. Chicago St., Joliet; and 9 to 8 nahon. $13 per bucket ($1 discount for those p.m., 1820 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Monday is bringing last year’s bucket) or two buckets 50 percent off day. Seniors receive 20 percent for $25. Benefits missions serving women, off on Thursdays. For more information, call children and youth. Channahon UMC Ladies 815-722-1140 (Chicago Street) or 815-729Aid Thrift Shop will be open during the cookie 4585 (Jefferson Street).

Dec. 6 walk. For more information, call 815-467-5275.

• Toy Drive Drop Site – Menards: 290 N. • 18th Holiday Cookie Sale – 9 to 11 a.m.

Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook; 17441 Weber • Encore Resale Shop – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or when cookies are sold out), Hope Lutheran Road, Crest Hill; 3956 S. Bell Road, Homer Church, 305 E. Black Road, Joliet. Priced per Glen; 2524 W. Jefferson St., Joliet; 500 Menard Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month, Silver Cross Hospital pound. For more information, call 815-741Drive, Morris; 13441 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

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• Toys for Tots – Through Dec. 8, Firehouse Campus, 710 Cedar Crossings Drive, New Lenox. For information, call 815-300-7642 or the • Annual Cookie Walk – 9 a.m., Grace UnitSubs, 1522 IL Route 59, Joliet; 15892 S. Lahospital’s volunteer services at 815-300-7117. ed Methodist Church, 1618 Avalon Ave., Joliet.

Grange Road, Orland Park; 1235 W. Boughton • Career Café – 10:30 a.m., Workforce CenMany varieties.

Road, Bolingbrook. ter of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet.

• Cookies by the Pound – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., • Toys for Tots – Through Dec. 9. Drop RSVP at 815-723-3885 and press 0 or chellis@ First United Methodist Church, 1000 S. Washoff new, unwrapped toys at each of the willcountyillinois.com. ington St., Lockport. $6 per pound. For more New Lenox Fire Protection District’s four fire • STEM Innovative 3-D Laboratory grand information, call 815-838-1017. stations. For information, call 815-463-4500 or opening – 4 p.m., Lockport Township High • Holiday Cookie Walk – 9 to 11 a.m., Morris visit www.nlfire.com.

School (LTHS) East Campus, 1333 E. 7th St., High School band room, 1000 Union St., Mor• Toys for Tots collection site – RE/MAX ris. $8 per pound. For information, contact Jeff Ultimate Professionals, 576 Brook Forest Ave., Lockport. Open to the community.

• CPV Three Rivers Energy Informational Muraida at 941-5306 or jmuraida@morrishs.

Shorewood. org.

• U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Open House – 5 to 8 p.m., Coal City High • Sports Card & Collectible Show – 9 a.m.

Dec. 9 program – Through Dec. 8. Drop off new toys School Cafeteria, 655 W. Division St., Coal City.

Learn about the new natural gas generating to 3 p.m., Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 at Plainfield Fire Station 1, 14415 S. Coil Plus • LinkedIn Lab – 9 a.m., Workforce Center station locating in Goose Lake Township. Free.

W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Free admission Drive; Fire Station 2, 23806 W. 135th St.; Fire of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. and parking. For more information on dealer Station 3, 25001 W. 119th St.; and Fire Station Light refreshments.

Need basic LinkedIn account. 90 minutes. Free. table prices, call Jason at 815-886-6234.

• Bingo – 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 4, 15930 S. Frederick St. Also at the Plainfield RSVP by calling 815-723-3885 and press 0, or 100 S. Infantry Drive, Joliet.

Call 815-725-0746.

• Winter Wonderland – 9 a.m. to noon, All Fire Protection District Administration and email chellis@willcountyillinois.com.

• Electronics Recycling – 5 to 7 p.m., Nation’s Church of God in Christ, 503 S. Water Training Facility, 23748 W. 135th St., from 8 • Will County Mobile Workforce Center Romeoville Public Works, 615 Anderson Drive, St., Joliet. Arts and crafts, toys and books, a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

– 9:30 a.m. to noon, Frankfort Public Library Romeoville. For information, visit www. free breakfast (ages 0 to 12), adult breakfast District, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort. willcountygreen.com. ($3), pictures with Santa ($3). First come, first Dec. 4 • Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Knights of served. Children must be accompanied by an Columbus Council 4400, 1813 E. Cass St., • Breakfast with Santa – 8 a.m. to 12:30 Dec. 7 adult. For information, call 815-722-2570.

Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout. Call p.m., Center for Disability Services, 311 S. • Soup & Salad Supper, Christmas Cookie • Master Your Job Search – 9 a.m., Work815-723-3827.

Reed St., Joliet. $7 adults, $4 children younger Sale and Christmas Decoration Sale – 4 force Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood • Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Stone City VFW to 6:30 p.m., Ingalls Park United Methodist than 10. Sponsored by Friends of Center for Ave., Joliet. Learn job search skills. RSVP at Post 2199, 124 Stone City Drive, Joliet. Dining Disability Services.

Church, 105 Davison St., Joliet. Cookies are 815-723-3885 or email pabbott@willcountyilli- room opens 4 p.m. Carryouts available. Call • Pancake Breakfast with Santa – 8 a.m. $8 per pound. Chicken noodle and beef barley 815-722-7122. to noon, Minooka Fire Department Station #1, nois.com. soups, and chili. $8 (adults) and $4 (ages 4 to • Wreath Laying Presentation Ceremony • Annual Foster Palooza Party – 4 to 7 p.m., 12). Handicapped accessible. For tickets, call 7901 Minooka Road, Minooka. $6 adults and – 11 a.m., Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Joliet Junior College, J-Building, lower level, $3 kids. Raffles for kids.

815-722-2383.

Elwood. In remembrance of the 75th anniver1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. Dinner, present, • Craft Show and Pancake Breakfast – 9 • Spaghetti Dinner – 4 to 8 p.m., Stone City sary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. books, crafts, family portrait. For families in a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Mary Nativity gym, 702 N. VFW, 124 Stone City Drive, Joliet. $10. Also, • Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Service – need or invite a family in need. RSVP at ktayBroadway St., Joliet. 30 vendors. Photos with bake sale, 50/50 raffles. Benefits Troy Titans Noon, American Legion Post 1080, 2625 Ingalls lor6@stu.jjc.edu.

Santa. Pancake breakfast hosted by the Rev. full-time travel baseball team. For information, • Bingo – Doors open 4 p.m. Cards begin 6 Gordan Michels of Knights of Columbus Coun- Ave., Joliet. Outside (weather permitting) or call Nicole Vargas at 815-666-6817. inside the banquet hall. Public invited. For p.m., St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadcil #12014. St. Nick will be in the cafe from 9 more information, call 815-729-2254.

Dec. 11 way St., Joliet. a.m. to noon.

• Fish Fry – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW • Christmas Gift Sale & Bakery – 9 a.m. to 3 • Steelmen Academy Showcase – 6 to • Breakfast with Santa – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. p.m., St. John’s gym, 403 N. Hickory St., Joliet. 8 p.m., Joliet Central High School, 201 E. Jefferson St., Joliet. For incoming freshmen and Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. Call 815-485-8369 Rockdale Grade School, Meadow Avenue, Main vendor: St. John’s religious education Rockdale. $5 (in advance and seniors 62 and students in ninth, 10th and 11th grades. Class or visit vfwpost9545.org. program. up), $6 (at door) and $3 (kids 10 and under). of 2021, meet in auditorium at 6 p.m. for brief Photos with Santa are $2. Bake sale, raffles, informational meeting.

Dec. 10 Dec. 5 50/50. Hosted by Rockdale School and Rock• 8th Grade Preview Night – 6:30 to 8:30 • Pancake Breakfast – 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., • St. Patrick’s Food Pantry – 9 to 11:30 a.m., p.m., Joliet West High School, Door 5, 401 N. dale Lions Club. For information, call the Lions New Lenox Fire Protection District’s Station 1, Club at 815-729-3201.

710 W. Marion St., Joliet. For those living in the Larkin Ave., Joliet. For Class of 2021 and their 60436 zip code. For information, call the St. • Santa Paws – Noon to 3 p.m., Crest Hill families. For more information, visit www.jths. 261 E. Maple St., Joliet. Free. Donations to food pantry encouraged.

Patrick parish office at 815-727-4746.

Animal Hospital, 1807 Plainfield Road, Crest org/west.

• Christmas Cookie Sale – 8:30 a.m. until • Will County Mobile Workforce Center – Hill. Pet photos with Santa, raffles, prizes, kids’ 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Founcookies are gone, Minooka United Methodist crafts, family activities. Proceeds benefit The Dec. 8 taindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Church annex, 308 Massasoit St., Minooka.

Bone Yard Animal Rescue. For information, call Bolingbrook. Visit jobs4people.org.

815-729-1155.

• Job Fair – 9 to 11 a.m., Workforce Center of Decorated and homemade cookies. $12 per Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Joliet. Employers will be looking for assemblers, CNAs, cooks, dietary workers, direct support professionals, forklift operators, general laborers, material handlers, pickers/packers, QA technicians, reach truck drivers, school bus drivers, security officers, warehouse associates and warehouse workers. Visit www. jobs4people.org.

• Identity Theft Prevention Seminar – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines St., Plainfield.

Hosted by State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield. To RSVP, 815-254-0000.

• Computers for Seniors – 2 to 3:30 p.m., Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill. For information, contact Amy Byrne at 815-552-4278 or abyrne@whiteoaklibrary. org, or visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

• Teen Advisory Group – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill. For information, contact Amy Byrne at 815-552-4278 or abyrne@whiteoaklibrary. org, or visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

• Hiring Photographers & Videographers – 7 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Call 630759-2102 or visit fountaindale.org.

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Risk of Zika outbreak minimal Dear Doctor: We live on a lake in Minnesota where mosquitos are a way of life.

Now that Zika has come to the United States, are we at risk when the weather heats up this spring?

Dear Reader: The spread of the Zika virus to the U.S. is cause for concern but not alarm. It’s a complex issue, so the best way to answer your question is to lay out the basics.

You’re correct Zika has been locally transmitted in two areas in South Florida. However, health officials say a wide outbreak is unlikely. The virus, which is related to dengue, West Nile virus and yellow fever, is transmitted by the female mosquito of the Aedes genus.

Those who are at greatest risk are pregnant women. Zika can cause a range of birth defects, including microcephaly, a condition in which babies are born with abnormally small heads. Pregnant women are advised to stay away from areas where Zika is spreading Because Zika is known to be sexually transmitted, men need to take precautions as well. The Zika virus can remain active in semen for up to six months, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise men who may have been infected to use condoms.

To best protect yourself from Zika: • Avoid traveling to areas where Zika is known to be active.

• Dress to prevent mosquito bites – wear long pants and long sleeves.

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ASK THE DOCTORS Elizabeth Ko and Eve Glazier • Wear shoes and socks as well, since mosquitos will bite bare feet and ankles.

• Stay indoors or in screened-in areas.

• Mosquitos are weak fliers, so a ceiling fan above a bed or strategically placed portable fans can be quite effective.

• Use insect repellent containing DEET or picaridin.

As for whether the Aedes genus of mosquito will reach you in Minnesota, health officials have mapped the mosquito’s potential geographic range in the U.S. The Aedes genus lives in tropical, subtropical and a few temperate climates. According to the latest map produced by the CDC, the range of Aedes aegypti, the main carrier, does not reach your area in the Great Lakes states at this time.

Although the majority of people who contract Zika recover fully in about a week, there are many unknowns regarding the virus and its effects. Vigilance remains your best strategy.

The CDC’s Zika map: cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/ zika-mosquito-maps.pdf • Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.

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58. Nevada gold-mining town 60. Remain + “Hmm ...” = R&B great 62. ____ season 64. Moved at a crawl 66. Saharan 67. Letter at the end of three other letters 70. Bill producers + Western wear = info for events 74. Lisa, to Bart 75. Big name in root beer 77. Overindulged 78. Sushi go-with 80. Show, informally + African capital = Adonis 82. Social worker?

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Man’s dream of togetherness ends in long family feud Dear Abby: I am a happily married man with one problem that doesn’t go away. I convinced my wife, “Ellen,” to move to Florida so we could be close to my family, but now she doesn’t trust them because of an altercation she had with my mother. Ellen says Mom made negative comments about her and lied about it.

My intention was for everyone to come together as a family, but now I feel I must decide whether I can be a part of the family. If I do, my wife feels I am saying it’s OK for my family to hurt her. If I don’t, I’ll feel I’m missing out on spending time with them. Ellen no longer wants anything to do with my family and wants them to apologize.

It has been a rough four years being trapped in the middle of this ongoing feud.

My father and I have talked and

BE A GOOD

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips tried to resolve things to no avail. How can I fix this once and for all? – Torn

Up In Tampa Dear Torn Up: You can’t fix it. I don’t

know what your mom said about your wife, but it must have been a doozy.

Your mother might be able to mend fences, if she were willing – but she doesn’t appear to be.

Look at it from your wife’s perspective. She sacrificed a comfortable lifestyle so you could forge a closer relationship with your family. It’s your job to side with your wife. She has been wronged and made to feel unwelcome.

A licensed family counselor may be

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able to help all of you patch up the damaged relationship, but only if everyone involved agrees to bury the hatchet.

Dear Abby: I’m a faithful reader and Navy wife. My husband has been deployed for nearly a year, and I’m lucky he’ll be home in time for Christmas.

However, not all military spouses will be as fortunate.

I’m writing to ask a favor. Deployments are long and can be challenging.

Being separated from your spouse during the holiday season is difficult.

I have done many deployments and have experienced this myself. Please remind your readers to think about their military friends and include them in their holiday plans. If they do, I know it will be appreciated. Thanks, Abby. – Proud Navy Wife In San Diego Dear Proud Wife: I’m glad to help.

For many years my mother and I had

Volunteer.

a program, Operation Dear Abby, in which readers could send messages of support (and gifts) to active duty military members who were away from home during holiday time. Even after it was scaled back from cards and packages to just email messages, more than 35 million of them were sent to our troops.

Sadly, Operation Dear Abby is no longer in existence – but readers, if you know someone whose family member or spouse is away from home during the holidays serving this country, please see that they are not alone. It would be a lovely way to repay in some small part what their family member is giving to all of us.

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

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Energize yourself, restructure your plans and take charge. This is a great year to make advances by using new and exciting technology and innovative inventions that will make your life easier. If you stay where the action is, you will not get left behind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – An open mind will lead to a creative idea that can help you get ahead. Look for alternatives to replace whatever isn’t working in your life, and take action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Channel your energy into learning how to make better choices.

Don’t give in to temptation or hang out with

unpredictable people.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Emotional matters will surface. Consider how to best deal with any issues that can influence a joint venture, financial or medical issue, or an important partnership with a loved one.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – You will come up with some unusual ideas that will send you in a new and fruitful direction. Celebrate your plans with someone who appreciates you and your abilities.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Your involvement in something you enjoy will turn out well. Joint ventures and personal investments are in your best interest. Embrace change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Anger will flare

up if you aren’t careful how you handle your responsibilities to others. If you make a promise, honor it and move on to activities that will benefit you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Share your enthusiasm with someone special. Getting involved in an event or activity geared toward bringing about change will make you feel good as well as lead to new opportunities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Accept the inevitable and focus on your future. Look for unique ways to move forward with important relationships.

Trying new things will help stimulate your mind, pushing you to greater heights.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Partnerships and passionate encounters will bring about positive events

at home and changes to the way you move forward with your long-term plans. A day trip will lead to an unexpected experience.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – When it comes to money, you need to restrain yourself. Offers that make unrealistic promises will be tempting. Put love first, but don’t heed the urge to overspend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Say little and do a lot. You’ll avoid trouble if you take care of your responsibilities before you go out and have fun.

Organization and good planning are encouraged.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Troubles with a friend or relative will spin out of control if you lack patience. Don’t neglect such matters before you head off in your own direction.

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Large two-story offers rural living with city convenience This two-story home in the Kearney Glen community of Joliet offers special features that can be difficult to find in one place, with “place” being near the top of the list.

The home is located in the more rural western reaches of Joliet, offering an airy country atmosphere that includes a landscaped quarter acre with a direct pond view from a large patio and gazebo. This affords children attendance at Minooka schools, and a family the convenience of proximity to several downtowns, arterial highways, commercial corridors and Interstate 55.

At home, the layout features numerous windows for volume natural light, an open floor plan that combines large living and dining rooms, a spacious family room with woodburning fireplace, and a kitchen with dinette table space that opens through glass doors to the patio. The first floor adds the conveniences of a laundry and fifth bedroom.

Upstairs are the master suite, with walk-in closet, and a bath with soaking tub, separate shower and double sink. Three other bedrooms are augmented by a sitting room and a loft.

The home also has a full unfinished basement to develop as a family needs, as well as a large two-car garage, durable concrete driveway, central air conditioning, and attic for extra storage.

924 Otis Avenue, Rockdale

109 S. Jackson Street, Elwood

Upgrades and updates include new carpet, paint, and professionally-finished hardwood floors in the kitchen and dinette.

Address: 1113 Treesdale Way, Joliet Size: 3,530 square feet, with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths Room Sizes: Family room, 20-by-20 square feet; dining room, 21-by-11; living room, 21-by-14; kitchen, 12-by-12; eating area, 11-by-12; loft, 17-by-14; sitting room, 11-by-13; laundry, 8-by-11; master bedroom, 17-by-18; other bedrooms, 13-by-13, 15-by10, 12-by-13, 11-by-11 Price: $285,900 Directions: Take Route 59 to Theodore Street, west to County Line Road, south to Van Dyke Road, west to Treesdale Way, south Tour: By appointment Realtor: Ryan Behrens, of RE/MAX Realty of Joliet, at (815) 741-5658 (office) or (815) 791-1715 (direct), or via email to ryan@behrensrealtygroup.com.

Visit the Website at www.BehrensRealtyGroup.com.

3 bed, 2 bath bungalow. Deep lot with large backyard. Alley access to garage. Large living and dining room. Eatin kitchen. Full bsmt.

Offered at $44,900 Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22MLS# 09394697

504 Western Avenue, Joliet

3 bed, 1 1/2 bath 2story. Main floor den and laundry. 7x7 room off master could be WIC, sitting room or nursery. Full bsmt.

Offered at $114,900 Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22MLS# 09356699

1260 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet

3-level Victorian home. Large front porch. 3 beds, 3 full, 3 half baths. Original 1900 detail throughout.. Finished attic. 2story carriage house.

Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker, 730-1900 x22 MLS# 09381025

Dow Realty, Inc. DowCompanies.com

815-730-1900 1300 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435

FOR RENT Main floor. No stairs.

1,000 square feet.

Great location. Access from Jefferson Street and Reedwood Drive. $1,200 per month Tom Mulvey, Managing Broker,730-1900x22

Tom Mulvey

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Jane Hopkins

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OPEN TODAY 1-3PM 3818 BRENTON DRIVE, JOLIET Meticulously maintained 3 BR & 2 1/2 BA home in Plainfield SD and property taxes under $4,000. Kitchen w/granite, glass backsplash & newer appliances.

Huge family room w/wood laminate flooring and access to fenced in yard with no backyard neighbor. Full & partially finished basement. Asking $199,900.

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This 1 has a full 9ft deep basement w/radiant floor heat available for basement & 3.5 car garage floor!

Perfect great room w/fireplace, kitchen w/table space, nice den or dining room & spacious bedrooms inc. private master suite w/dual vanity-sep. shower & walk in closet! All brick & built in 2008!

List price $325,000 Maggie Romanek Spring Realty 630-670-3969

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Call Mark Meers (815)347-7900 Additional info: www.MarkMeers1.com

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$93,000, 179 Saenz Ln, Joliet 60436-1054, 06-13203-075-1004, Rosemary Breen to Cheryl M Zawislak & Eric Zawislak, July 18 $170,000, 3815 Landings Rd, Joliet 60431-1588, 03-35-303-047-0000, Paul Harris to Jason Sidenstick, Sept. 2 $152,000, 321 S Reedwood Dr, Joliet 60436-1460, 07-17-110-020-0000, Karen L Gaba to William J Glover Jr & Amy Glover, Sept. 27 $195,000, 3809 Brenton Dr, Joliet 60431-9230, 0326-102-006-0000, Geschke Trust to Oscar Salcedo & Jessica Salcedo, Sept. 23 $215,000, 1502 Ridge Brook Dr, Joliet 60431-5349, 06-05-102-012-0000, Brett Waddell to Kimberly Mcpherson & Virginia Mcpherson, Sept. 26 $58,000, 1502 Woodbridge Rd 1B, Joliet 604361383, 07-17-119-001-1007, Verna M Chiapello to William H Pauls, Oct. 12 $130,000, 1516 Burry St, Joliet 60435-4032, 0705-201-004-0000, Debra A Wolfe to Lisa M Curless, Sept. 23 $169,000, 3206 Caroline Dr, Joliet 60435-1110, 0324-301-029-0000, Beverly A Parker to Ross K Peters & Daniela Peters, Oct. 7 $223,500, 3516 Brittany Dr, Joliet 60435-8748, 0324-412-002-0000, Eric J Rieger to Carrie A Palmiter & Kurt M Palmiter, Aug. 4 $140,000, 315 Oneill St, Joliet 60436-1920, 07-17112-016-0000, Gregory Cantu to Patrick W Erickson, Sept. 19 $180,000, 3215 Wild Oaks Ct, Joliet 60431-4840, 06-11-207-039-0000, Jay E Brandenburg to Derek M Alling, Sept. 13 $266,000, 1811 Brockway Pond Ct, Joliet 604311614, 03-35-301-070-0000, James Scarpetta to Jeremy W Valentino, Sept. 13 $85,000, 3123 Ingalls Ave 2C, Joliet 60435-9318, 06-01-101-005-1007, Renetta Bridge to Filomena Tarnowski, Sept. 13 $92,500, 3115 Ingalls Ave 1C, Joliet 60435-9316, 06-01-101-008-1003, Artin T Blackburn to Richard D Ramey & Joanner Ramey, Sept. 13 $178,000, 3639 Buck Ave, Joliet 60431-2709, 0602-105-001-0000, Joshua R Posthumus to Vinson T Perkins, Sept. 7 $136,000, 3610 Indian Head Ln, Joliet 60435-1585, 03-24-107-041-0000, Nathaniel J Warwick to Gloria Pacheco, Sept. 9 $130,000, 3607 Woodside Ct, Joliet 60431-8828, 03-26-106-003-0000, Gregory E Robinson to Justin T Lowery & Brittany Zirino, Aug. 23

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS • Continued from page 55 Martinez, Oct. 14 $139,000, 129 S Raynor Ave, Joliet 60436-1545, 07-17-219-023-0000, Candido Martinez to Roberto Munoz, Oct. 11 $213,000, 3208 Waterford Dr, Joliet 60431-0616, 03-35-204-016-0000, Kent Conlon to Liem Nguyen & Trang Nguyen, Sept. 1 $144,000, 2248 Graystone Dr, Joliet 60431-8785, 03-35-209-045-0000, Robert M Tenuta to Heather Weich, Oct. 21 $85,000, 2867 Heritage Dr 1B, Joliet 60435-4705, 06-12-317-016-1002, Joseph F Burian to Sherri J Bolyn, Sept. 21 $335,000, 2670 Golf Rd, Joliet 60432-0703, 08-06401-025-0000, Randolph Trust to Jose J Ulloa, Sept.

30 $148,000, 3019 Twin Oaks Dr, Joliet 60435-4742, 06-12-302-015-0000, Primestar Fund 1 Trs LLC to Amado Zamudio, Sept. 12 $80,000, 300 Hartford Pl, Joliet 60433-2118, 07-13223-001-0000, Chicago Title Land Trt Co Trustee to Jeremy R Lucas, Sept. 14 $230,000, 3423 Lake Shore Dr, Joliet 60431-8809, 03-26-411-012-0000, Jerrrey M Wood to Mary L Williams & Monica Williams, Aug. 24 $144,000, 2915 Woodside Dr, Joliet 60431-8823, 0326-203-089-0000, Jenny Helmer to Donja S Suarez & Kern Hayden Guppy, Aug. 20 $190,000, 2913 Douglas St, Joliet 60435-9402, 06-12-103-024-0000, James W Barnes to David F Bidinger & Mary Beth Bidinger, Sept. 15 $221,500, 2909 Marilyn Dr, Joliet 60432-9618, 08-06-408-016-0000, Justin W Belt to Sean M Dolan, Oct. 18 $160,000, 2905 Douglas St, Joliet 60435-9402, 06-12-103-028-0000, Mary Polley to Jonathon S

Cunningham, Sept. 3 $198,000, 2900 Facel Vega Dr, Joliet 60435-6487, 06-12-312-060-0000, Ramon M Castellanos to Keith Hill & Angela C Hill, Sept. 7 $50,500, 308 Comstock St, Joliet 60436-2105, 07-16-127-006-0000, US Bank NA Trustee to Adrian Arteaga & Maria G Sandoval, Oct. 5 $242,000, 3417 Forest View Dr, Joliet 60431-8345, 06-14-403-089-0000, Nickaloas Sotirios Anastopoulos to Anilkumar P Patel & Manishabahen Patel, Sept. 7 $170,000, 2716 Calmer Dr, Joliet 60433-1718, 0818-203-014-0000, Romano Trust to Barry J Trudelle & Amy M Trudelle, Sept. 26 $227,000, 3507 Legacy Dr, Joliet 60435-9205, 03-24-407-023-0000, Brett A Schillaci to Jeffrey M Calaway & Taylor A Calaway, Sept. 29 $175,000, 2701 Wake Island Dr, Joliet 60435-8528, 03-36-407-025-0000, Chicago Title Land Trt Co Trustee to Sergio A Garcia Jr & Hilda Rios, Aug. 31 $87,000, 3107 Ingalls Ave, Joliet 60435-9313, 06-01101-009-1006, Jeffrey Voitik to Dorothy Obert, Sept. 15

NEW LENOX

$290,000, 211 E Francis Rd, New Lenox 60451-1215, 08-10-302-031-0000, Chicago Title Land Trt Co Trustee to Jake C Fris & Christine L Fris, Oct. 12 $336,000, 1863 Edmonds Ave, New Lenox 604513235, 08-10-208-032-0000, Michael A Laurenti to Thomas Lotus, Sept. 16 $350,000, 2392 Bluestone Bay Dr, New Lenox 60451-9216, 08-24-351-074-0000, Eagle Ridge Corp to James M Holuj Jr, Oct. 11 $338,000, 2640 Oak Rail Dr, New Lenox 604512820, 08-35-406-008-0000, Tammy J Jungiewicz to Martin A Plecki & Sarah J Plecki, Aug. 30 $451,308, 1853 Mays Dr, New Lenox 60451-4108, 08-29-301-011-0000, Marquette Bank Trustee to Brandon Derek Feeley & Mary Elizabeth Feeley, Oct. 19

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$417,716, 2801 Brett Dr, New Lenox 60451, 08-33301-030-0000, Standard Bank & Trust Trustee to John J Burns, Aug. 25 $395,000, 1239 E Francis Rd, New Lenox 604511367, 08-11-300-026-0000, Strons Trust to Howard Hansen & Julie Hansen, Oct. 13 $237,000, 3000 Sauk Dr, New Lenox 60451-2844, 12-02-102-001-0000, David A Kojder to Michael J Darcy Jr, Oct. 19 $490,000, 220 Canterbury Ct, New Lenox 604511180, 08-16-201-043-0000, Mark R Carlson to James T Peto Jr & Amy L Peto, Sept. 16 $285,000, 3 Wildwood Dr, New Lenox 60451-1663, 08-21-217-001-0000, Matthew J Lippe to Lauren Blokel, Aug. 30 $250,000, 1201 N Cooper Rd, New Lenox 604511203, 08-10-301-069-0000, Stefanie R Vaznelis to Samantha L Neitzke, Oct. 19 $338,990, 1728 Glenbrooke Ln, New Lenox 604513778, 08-25-309-012-0000, DRH Cambridge Homes Inc to Carole W Ahmer, Aug. 29 $280,000, 2683 Gannet Ln, New Lenox 60451-9210, 08-24-402-005-0000, Tiggelaar Jr Trust to Joseph J Schultz & Anna L Schultz, Sept. 7 $200,000, 1900 Foxwood Dr, New Lenox 604513108, 08-28-304-044-1001, Widlowski Trust to Lois A Fritz, Oct. 28 $325,000, 102 Ford Dr, New Lenox 60451-4514, 0828-402-006-0000, Ries Rentals LLC to Lloyd Bisping & Brandi P Bisping, Oct. 12 $465,000, 13348 W Francis Rd, New Lenox 604511797, 08-11-300-030-0000, Bank of New York Mellon Trustee to Kenneth J Beauvais & Lynne D Bryant, Oct. 5 $232,000, 172 Hawthorne Ln, New Lenox 604511441, 08-15-103-012-0000, Jerome M Koehmstedt to Anthony R Tonelli, Oct. 19 $215,000, 307 Central Rd, New Lenox 60451-2107,

08-21-200-016-0000, Douglas A Stoub to Michael T Ingram & Kim Ingram, Aug. 8 $264,000, 304 Hillside Rd, New Lenox 60451-1620, 12-17-314-009-0000, Lorna L Elsner to Aaron K Koprowski & Kariann K Richard, Oct. 11 $255,000, 3216 Lightning Ct, New Lenox 604515609, 08-08-105-081-0000, Boss Trust to Marilee M Lotz, June 8 $295,000, 3500 Edgecreek Dr, New Lenox 604518600, 08-05-376-035-0000, Wilham E Saunoris Jr to Andrew Bettenhausen & Randal Bettenhausen, Aug. 18

SHOREWOOD

$310,860, 310 Towne Center Blvd, Shorewood 60404-1243, 06-08-307-004-0000, NVR Inc to Brian R Bergthold & Jeanine M Rizzo, Sept. 27 $220,000, 20757 S Canterbury St, Shorewood 60404-8697, 06-21-202-006-0000, Zachary J Meister to Arlan A Schattke, Oct. 4 $297,780, 1614 Fieldstone Dr N, Shorewood 604048102, 06-09-111-022-0000, CalAtlantic Group Inc to Paul Strug & Lisa Strug, Sept. 16 $211,000, 21320 Coventry Cir, Shorewood 604042503, 06-20-312-004-0000, Saleem Mohammed to Ismael Hernandez, Oct. 21 $233,000, 316 Louisa St S, Shorewood 60404-8122, 06-16-412-023-0000, Koerner Trust to Joel Porcaro & Juliann Porcaro, Oct. 28 $70,000, 25519 Prairiewood Ln, Shorewood 604042526, 06-20-314-004-0000, Clower Trust to Anthony Stazak, Oct. 5 $296,500, 307 Towne Center Blvd, Shorewood 60404-1244, 06-08-303-036-0000, NVR Inc to Daniel P O Malley & Anne Eckenroth, Oct. 17 $465,000, 25017 W Lake Forrest Ln, Shorewood 60404-8214, 06-20-407-002-0000, Robert S Bersano to Frank Hummel III & Kara Hummel, Oct. 27

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Nancy Hibler 815-263-5791

UPDATED SHOREWOOD HOME – PRICE REDUCED! Gorgeous & sophisticated kitchen, 4BRS, 2-1/2 updated baths, freshly painted & new carpet thru-out, full bsmt, LR,DR, FR, large yard w/deck & shed and no backyard neighbors! NOW $209,900 – Call David Hufford today!

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NEW LISTING – SHOREWOOD DUPLEX! Absolutely charming & well-kept home offering 3BRS, 2-1/2 baths, open concept w/wood laminate floors, open staircase, main flr lndry, oversized yard & 1-1/2 car garage. Many updates, great décor! $139,900 – Call Jim Karges, Mng Brkr.

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COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY – HIGH VISIBILITY! This 6,000 s/f free-span building offers 30 parking spaces, 400 amp & dock service! Great location with high visibility (27,000 daily traffic count), tons of potential & minutes from I-80 & I-55. $315,000 – Call Brian Bessler today!

Brian Bessler 815-483-0359

GREAT FAMILY HOME – SUPERBLY UPDATED KITCHEN! Located on a quiet street offering 3BRS, 2 baths, enclosed porch & FR w/frpl! Beautiful yard, garden & patio, 2.5 car garage w/office & absolutely gorgeous kitchen w/SS appls, hutch & island! $169,900 – Call Bob Vergo today!

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME – CREST HILL RESIDENTIAL LOT! Great location for this double, corner lot measuring 100 x 133 situated in an established Crest Hill neighborhood. Build your dream home! $45,000 – Call Sharon Thomas today!

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Don’t miss this gorgeous property in popular brookside sub! Situated on a .25 Acre lot, this home is built for the large family w/5 bedrooms up (all w/tray/ vaulted ceilings) & 3 bedrms in full fin basement!

Original owners kept this home meticulously maintained & beautifully updated. New in 2014 - kitchen w/new maple cabinetry, ss appliances, granite counters, marble/travertine backsplash, center island.

Adjacent eating area & sunroom which leads to manicured backyard w/extra large paver patio. Spacious family rm w/fireplace & vaulted ceiling, office, living/dining rm & main flr laundry. Master bedrm w/ tray ceiling, wic & updated master bath w/new vanity & granite counter top. Hall bath updated w/new tub & tile, new vanity w/marble counter. New carpet throughout, in 2015 new insulated garage door & opener. Finished bsmt is lovely - featuring great rm, full kitchen, bath w/sep jacuzzi tub & shower & 3 bedrms! Great for related living! New sump & back up sump, blown in insulation

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58 NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Village of Shorewood, Will County, Illinois, for 2016 will be held on the 13th day of December, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at One Towne Center Blvd., Shorewood, IL 60404.

II. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Tracy Ragusa, Village Clerk, One Towne Center Blvd., Shorewood, IL 60404, (815) 725-2150.

III. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $1,229,379.79.

IV. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $1,303,906.55. This represents a 6.06% increase over the previous year.

V. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 were $330,597.62.

VI. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2016 are $333,300.76. This represents a 0.82% increase over the previous year.

VII. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $1,559,977.41.

VIII. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $1,637,207.31. This represents a 4.95% percent increase over the previous year.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 89, COUNTY OF WILL, STATE OF ILLINOIS I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Fairmont Elementary School District #89 for 2016 will be held on December 21, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Boardroom of the District Offices at Fairmont Elementary School. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Teri L. Shaw, Interim Business Manager, Administrative Offices, 735 Green Garden Place, Lockport, IL 60441, (815) 726-6318.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $2,909,915. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $3,050,000. This represents a 4.81% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 were $0. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2016 are $0.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $2,909,915.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $3,050,000.

This represents a 4.81% increase over the previous year.

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Solid brick home, clean, updated, and spacious, 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 kitchens, all appliances stay, huge basement, fully fenced yard, low taxes, central heat and a/c, fresh paint, thermal pane windows, large rear patio, enclosed back porch, rear 2nd floor deck, and a 2 car brick garage. Perfect for growing family or related living in a pride of ownership neighborhood, it’s right across the street from a brand new park. It’s recently relisted because a previous full price contract was cancelled due to financing. A fully paid home warranty is in place now, is effective until March of 2018, AND covers the central A/C system including the Freon! $134,900

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Live in all year or use as a vacation home! Larger lot! Located only 55 mins S/W of Chicago, this gated year-round resort and residential comm offers a very unique opportunity for rec living where boating, fishing and swimming can be enjoyed on pristine spring fed stocked lakes. Miles of nature trails to hike, bicycle or use your electric golf cart. Also just minutes from the Des Plains State Fish and Wildlife area.

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Affordable 2 bedroom brick bungalow features an open floor plan w/Ceramic floors & Franklin woodburner.

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Ready to move right in. New carpeting. McDonough to Water St to 201 W. Davis St Joliet. (Not in Rockdale)

MOVE IN CONDITION END UNIT TOWNHOME WITH A GREAT LOCATION!!! This unit is impeccably kept and ready for new owner. Many updates and upgrades such as flooring, appliances, fireplace and more. Very inviting open floor plan welcomes you in this unit with generous room sizes. Lower level has windows and could be used for office, bedroom, or rec room. New roof on entire building! All upgraded appliances stay, 2 Full baths! Plainfield school district!!! Steps away from 55 as well as major streets, dining, shopping and the mall. This is a must see!!! Cheaper than renting…. Call me today!!! www.victoriadillon.com

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Completely rehabbed and ready to move in! This home offers the space you have been looking for. Some of the features include: large open kitchen, tons of natural light, skylight, vaulted ceilings, whirlpool tub, three separate living spaces, brick fireplace, large fenced yard, and a stamped concrete patio. Don’t miss the rough-in for a third full bath in the finished basement. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. www.

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248-249 WALLEYE LN. WILMINGTON - $35,900 SHADOW LAKES

5-6 Bedroom Ranch home w/ 3-1/2 baths. Home is located in unincorp. Minooka on a peninsula, 3/4th’s acre. Family rm on main level & huge walkout lower level rec rm. 2 fireplaces, fantastic views of lake in fenced back yard & river across the street. No thru traffic, full deck in back, patio in front & back, storage bldg, tiered gardens, huge garage. FANTASTIC!! Visit me at www.CarolBoland.com

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24025 TIMBERWOOD DR., MINOOKA

4154 177TH PLACE , COUNTRY CLUB HILLS Lovely tri-level w/4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Large fenced in back yard with 25 x 25 basketball court and 20 x 20 deck. Ceiling fans throughout, brick and cedar exterior, 2 car attached garage and cul de sac location. Close to I57, schools and shopping. Bank owned property, “spld as is” with no guarantees. Offers must be prequalified. Call Marc Freeman 9815-671-2545) or email frango2545@comcast.net.

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2408 Vesta Dr, Joliet MLS 09392213… Well maintained 3 bdrm, 2 bath in established area. Welcoming liv rm and KT w/breakfast bar. 2 car gar w/ woodburning stove. $189,900 Pedro Reyes 815-744-1000

710 Nicholson St, Joliet MLS 09392387… Charming 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/ update KT. Hardwood flrs on main level. Wrap around porch w/porch swing. $175,000 Carrie Jass 815-609-4360

20456 Kingsbrook Dr, Crest Hill MLS 09357280… New features include KT, baths, carpet, furnace & air! 2,387 sq ft, 4 bdrms, bamboo flooring on main level. $239,900 Frank Ristucci 815-609-4360

9 N Prairie Ave, Joliet MLS 09383853… 2 bdrm, 1+1 bath w/ new carpet, dishwasher, fresh paint thruout, all appliances stay. $134,500 Pedro Reyes 815744-1000

15317 S Meadow Ln, Plainfield MLS 09346531…Many recent updates! 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, fam rm has fpl & opens to Florida rm, bsmt rec rm. $254,900 Charlie Crews 815-263-0249

300 Honors Dr., Shorewood MLS 09374373… Active adult community, many upgrades, 2,600+ sq ft, 3 bdrm, den, 2 bath, liv rm w/ FP. $350,000 Diane Lambert 815-207-4002

2405 Fleetwood Dr, Joliet MLS 09313860… Custom home minutes from I-355, 3,100+ sq ft, 4 bdrms, bonus rm, hardwood in liv & din rms, bsmt. $264,900 Diane Lambert 815-207-4002

1470 W Regency Ridge Dr, Joliet MLS 09283375…Exclusive 20 unit condo community, 3 levels incl fin walkout lower, 1,866 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, see-thru fpl. $165,000 Mike Johnson 815-252-839

2628 Eagle Dr, Joliet MLS 09349554…Fairway Estates ranch condo, 2 big bedrooms, 2 baths, volume ceiling in kit & 15x24 liv rm, all appliances. $149,900 Melissa Bell 815-744-1000

1204 Riverhaven Trl, Joliet MLS 09318599…$30K in upgrades! Open flr plan, 2,500+ sq ft, 3 bedrooms, loft, kit has island & opens to fam rm, bsmt.$249,900 Sandy Toth 815-791-2215

816 N Oakland Ave, Joliet MLS 09341268…Remodeled over past 6 yrs!

5 bedrooms (2 down & 3 up), main flr den, hardwood flr in liv & din rms, bsmt. $199,900 Staci Stanek 815-600-0423

20928 S Sarver Dr, Shorewood MLS 09396467… Cute 4 bdrm, 2 bath, split level. Many updates! Eat-in KT, open liv/ din rms for entertaining. Huge fenced yard. $229,900 Carrie Jass 815-609-4360

15236 Hamlin St, Plainfield MLS 09374658…Completely updated home near town, 2,955 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3.5ba, kit has island & opens to fam rm, bsmt.$355,000 Heide Fralic 630-788-7093

17401 S Honora Dr, Plainfield MLS 09327187… Updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on nearly 1 acre, approx 3,200 sq ft, hardwood flrs thruout, great rm, bsmt. $399,700 Bob La Tour 815-744-1000

13630 Golden Meadow Dr, Plainfield MLS 09360909… 5 bdrms, 2 full & 2 half baths, hardwood flr in KT w/ island, liv & din rms. Vaulted family rm w/ FP. $334,900 Melissa Bell 815-7441000

1812 Brockway St, Joliet MLS 09275557… Plainfield Schools, updated 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath home, FP in liv/din combo & fam rm. Fin bsmt, 20x15 deck. $219,900 Mark Reum 815-744-1000

24719 Jolee Ct, Plainfield MLS 09384106… One of kind 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. 2-story fam rm, formal liv/din rm, large master bdrm w/ sitting rm. $469,900 Leticia Tassone 815-436-2232

26901 Ashgate Crossing, Plainfield MLS 09301183… Oswego Schools, approx 3,100 sq ft, 4-5 bdrms, 3 bath, hardwood thru main level, vaulted fam rm w/ FP. $379,900 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788

3010 Reflection Dr, Plainfield MLS 09380976… 4 bdrm, 2.1 bath home w/ over 2100 sq. ft. of space. Eat-in KT, master bdrm w/ 2 walk-in closets & bath. $229,900 Tina Nenoff 815-609-4360

13443 Round Barn Rd, Plainfield MLS 09395596… 4 bdrm, 2 bath home in Walker’s Grove. Hardwood flrs, cathedral ceiling, open KT w/ SS appliances. Finished LL. $284,900 Ellen Williams 815-483-5788

16336 Fairfield Dr, Plainfield MLS 09362485… 3,000+ sq ft, 4 bedrooms (18x18 master), 4.5ba, kit opens to 2 story fam rm w/ FP, 1st flr den, fin bsmt. $315,000 Lora Lausch 815-609-4360

4418 W Riverside Dr, Plainfield MLS 09393868… Charming 3 bdrm, 2 bath.

Hardwood flrs. Eat-in KT w/ lots of storage.

Partially finished LL. Many updates. $210,000 Lesa Meade 815-436-2232

24221 W Camelot Rd, Shorewood MLS 09395410… Tranquil 5 bdrm, 4 bath home w/ huge eat-in KT. 1st flr master w/ ensuite. 2-story great rm w/ FP. Minooka Schools. $399,900 Frank Ristucci 815-609-4360

26557 S Lyndsay Dr, Channahon MLS 09368767… Backs to pond, 2,443 sq ft, 4 bdrm, 2.5ba, kit opens to fam rm w/ FP, partly fin bsmt. $250,000 Michelle Utter 815467-3140

26832 S Woodbriar Ln, Channahon MLS 09363638… New windows & carpet, 1 yr old roof! 3 bdrms, 1.5ba, wood laminate flr on main level, fin bsmt. $192,500 Kate Flanagan 815-467-3140

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1421 Woodbridge Rd. Unit 3-F, Joliet…2 bedroom, 2 bath condo built

by Burla. Updated kitchen with Corian countertops, updated baths and in-unit laundry. Unit is close to elevator and includes 1 indoor heated parking space across from elevator. Association fee includes water, common insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal and clubhouse with pool and deck area for sunning, work out room & party room. Very secure building, close to all major highways, restaurants and shopping. Asking $99,500.

Call Jayne Sinchak at 815-405-1738 today for a private tour.

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CHANNAHON - $300,000

23927 S. Navajo Dr. ..Hard to find step ranch! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths with 3 car garage. Kitchen is has newer paint with granite countertops and backsplash, island and appliances. All bedroom closets are prof. designed. Newer garage door, 12 x 16 shed and resin fence. Call Donna or Rick at 815-955-2705 or 815-955-2706. Additional photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com.

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1215CassieDrive…Newcarpeting,updatedroof,4bedrooms,13x18livingroom hasfireplace&openstodiningroom&remodeledkitchenwithgranitecounters.

Finished basement, 20x20 screened room opens to 20x19 deck. Reduced to $239,900. Call Jim at 815-693-2970 for a private tour. View multiple photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com.

24665 W Manor Dr…Exceptional 5370 sq. ft. 2 story with finished walkout basement leading to outstanding pool area. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, large custom kitchen and butler’s pantry. Situated on beautifully landscaped lot that backs up to the river. So much more! Call Rosalie at 815-2638641 for a private showing. Additional photos at www.cbhonig-bell.com.

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JOLIET - $99,90 1114 Westshire Dr…Clean move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch.

Eat-in kitchen with all appliances and spacious laundry area with ample storage. New roof 2015 and like new windows. Freshly painted throughout. Large yard and detached 1.5 car garage. Very well maintained. Call Judy at 815-791-9028 for a private showing.

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Driver

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Electrical Apprenticeship Program:

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Manufacturing

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• PALLET BUILDERS

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits When: Thursday, December 8, 4-7 Where: Morris Hospital

p.m.

150 West High Street, Morris

We have opportunities for: • Nursing • Support Services • Diagnostic Imaging • Managers/Supervisors • Patient Care Support • Clerical/Administrative • Allied Health

APPLY IN PERSON AT: CHEP USA 710 THEODORE CT ROMEOVILLE IL 60446 630-755-3319

2. APDO PRODUCTION LINE OPERATORS: $14.40 per hour. Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

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All positions will be in the afternoon and overnight shifts.

VVF Illinois Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. PRODUCTION LINE MECHANIC: $22.05 per hour.

Must have three (3) years on-the-job experience as a packaging mechanic.

VVF Illinois Services, LLC offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Be sure to bring your resume!

Please do not call her or chase her.

If seen please call (815) 290-9531

4. STATIONARY ENGINEER: $28.15 per hour. Must have three (3) years on-the-job experience as a stationary engineer.

Interested candidates can apply online at www.vvfllc.com, via email at careers.au@vvfllc.com, via fax: 630-966-7339 or apply in person. VVF will accept Employment Applications in person from Dec 5th through Dec 9th only between the hours of 12p to 8p at 2000 Aucutt Road, Montgomery, Illinois 60538.

For a complete listing of open positions and to apply, visit www.morrishospital.org SM-CL1244802

1. MAINTENANCE TECH: $25.40 per hour. Must have two (2) years on-the-job experience as an industrial maintenance technician in the last four (4) years.

LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

Female, all white, lost on Wed, August 17 in McKinley Woods in Channahon.

Please call 815-467-0566 or cell 815-370-0734

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HVAC Sheet Metal Shop Closing Sale Tools, Service Supplies, Many Ladders, Fans, Motors & Many Misc Items

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

PRICES SLASHED!

Plainfield Estate Sale Phase 2: SAT 9-4, SUN 10-4, MON 10-2

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Proform Cross Walk Treadmill $150. Ergometer Exercise Cycle $125. Weider Exercise. Apparatus W/ Weights. $125. 815-722-9064

Vintage & Antique Ladies Clothing, Kitchen Aid Mixer, Copper & Revere Cookware, Pewter Entertainment Ware, China, Waterford Crystal, Antique-Contemporary Books, Sofas & Loveseats, 1935 Signed NY Giants & St Louis Cardinal Baseball, Cranberry Glass, Umbrellas, Silver Plate, Oil Paintings & Water Colors, Hats, Purses & Gloves, Trunks, Packed Garage, Patio Furniture Including Molla Aluminum..

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9 Annual Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale SAT, DEC 3 10AM - 6PM SUN, DEC 4 9AM - 1PM

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CLASSICS WANTED

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

One mile W of Plainfield South High School

Each of our vendors is donating a prize for our raffle

Raffle Tickets may be purchased at the door Concessions will be available Admission is FREE and strollers welcome TV W/ Built In DVD Player & Computer Stand – Glass W/ Side Rack 815-485-6964 Bedroom Furniture – Bed Frame, Dresser, Shelves, Etc. Very Good Cond. $250/OBO. 815-725-7975 The Herald-News Classified It works.

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

Joliet - Updated Studio / 1BR Utilities Incl.

Elevator, Laundry, Great Views, Near Bus and Downtown, $499 - $649/mo.

815-726-2000 Jolietrentalunits.com

Joliet – 2/3BR. 406 N Nicholson. 2nd Floor. $875mo + Gas & Elec. 815-592-7000 or 808-896-5821

Morris 2BR - Appliances, Balcony, No Pets $725/mo. Call 815-318-5300 or 630-631-7774 Off Essington Rd, Spacious Jr 1BR, Appliances Free heat, soft water, huge closets, blinds, A/C. Available now, no pets.

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Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk who lived in the 5th or 6th century, said, “Many roads lead to the path, but basically there are only two: reason and practice.”

Trying to find the best opening lead at the bridge table requires reason, and one’s judgment will be improved with practice.

Look only at the West hand. What would you lead against five diamonds?

North used the Unusual Notrump, showing at least 5-5 in the minors. East’s three-spade raise indicated the values for a single raise: 6-9 points. (With a normal game-invitational limit raise, East would jump to four spades. The theory is that West will play the cards more accurately than usual, knowing so much about the deal’s distribution.) South jumped to five diamonds, thinking that it might make or be a cheap save.

In a social game, West made the bad lead of the club ace. There was no reason to believe that partner was short in the suit. West continued with a second club. South won with dummy’s king and discarded a spade. He drew trumps ending on the board, ruffed a club, crossed to the spade ace and ruffed another club, but now he could not take 11 tricks. He still had to lose a spade and a heart.

Declarer would have survived if he had led a heart from his hand instead of a spade to the ace, but much better would have been a heart toward his king after drawing trumps (or even before touching trumps). Here, he would have cruised home.

If West had led a “boring” spade, the contract would have had no chance, the defenders taking one trick in each side suit.

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VIC'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Domestic 815-723-6878

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CENTURY DRYWALL

Drywall Hanging Taping Patching & Repairs Plaster Repair

Jerry

630-258-4861

ZOBEL ELECTRIC

All Residential Work Breaker Boxes & Back Up Generators Installed LOCALLY Owned & Operated Free Estimates Licensed/Insured

815-741-4024 815-823-2300

ILLINOIS ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Residential/Commercial Back-Up Emergency Generators Panel / Service Upgrade Swim Pools / Hot Tubs Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured

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Heating & Air Conditioning Repair all Makes & Models

Hot Water Heaters

Handyman Service Available

815-740-9983 INSULATION by Mike Collins Roofing Blown Insulation for Attics. Lic#104.007296 Keep your House Warmer in Winter & Cooler in the Summer Call Mike 815-730-1303 Free Estimates

Jose Zavala Landscape ~ Firewood ~

Lawn Maintenance Flowers Trees Shrubs Tree Removal Retaining Walls Brick Pavers, Mulch, Decorative Stone & Rock Asphalt Removal Sod Ground Leveling Doing Concrete Specializing in California Finishing

Free Estimates Cell: 815-719-0615

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WANTED: SCRAP METAL Garden Tractors Snowmobiles Appliances Anything Metal

Free Pickup - 7 Days a Week!

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ALL THINGS TREES

STUMP GRINDING & TREE SERVICE FALL SPECIALS !!

DO YOU HAVE UNSIGHTLY TREE or BUSH STUMPS?

Tired of mowing around them?

Call us for Fast, Friendly Service Remove your Stumps Today !!

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The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Sunday, December 4, 2016 • Twin Oaks West, Large 2BR, 1.5BA New kit, appl, D/W, micro, huge closets, 2 A/C's, free heat, move in special. 815-744-1155 Twin Oaks, Pretty and Bright 1BR, Appliances D/W, ceil fans, blinds, A/C, new carpet, sep din, large closets, ready now. 815-744-1155

AVAILABLE NOW! JOLIET & WILL COUNTY

2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Homes. Call now or visit our website for more info www.protown.org or call 815-722-1389

CHANNAHON 3BR, 1BA, Appliances, Garage Call 815-530-1085

Ingalls Park – Cute 1BR, W/D, Stove, Fridge, Avail NOW. $825mo + SEC. 815-587-2261 or 815-941-1532 Lve Msg.

Joliet/West Side 2BR, Available Now

Completely remodeled, 2.5 car, dbl lot, fenced yard + more, $985 + deposit, pets OK. 815-474-9054 Minooka - newly renovated, 2 BR - 1 BA Private Farm house a/c - appliances - plowing - mowing – trash $1200/mo. - $1200 security - no pets 1 yr. lease - available Dec. 1st - 815-467-2122

EFFICIENCIES ~ MAZON, NO LEASE

Kitchen, Laundry. Utilities Provided.

1-630-910-5304 or 1-630-698-2229

Joliet - Downtown - Conveniently Located

PUBLIC NOTICE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR 2017 FOR THE CITY OF CREST HILL, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS January 3, 2017 July 3, 2017 January 16, 2017 July 17, 2017 February 6, 2017 February 20, 2017

August 7, 2017 August 21, 2017

March 6, 2017 March 20, 2017

September 5, 2017 September 18, 2017

April 3, 2017 April 17, 2017

October 2, 2017 October 16, 2017

May 1, 2017 May 15, 2017

November 6, 2017 November 20, 2017

June 5, 2017 June 19, 2017

December 4, 2017 December 18, 2017

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING January 11, 2017 July 12, 2017 February 8, 2017 August 9, 2017 March 8, 2017 September 13, 2017 April 12, 2017 October 11, 2017 May 10, 2017 November 8, 2017 June 14, 2017 December 13, 2017 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETINGS January 26, 2017 July 27, 2017 March 23, 2017 September 28, 2017 May 25, 2017 November 22, 2017 All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Building, 1610 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, Illinois 60403.

Newly updated, clean furnished rooms, elevator, utilities incl, $91/wk, $395/mo. 815-722-1212

All Council and Plan Commission will convene at the hour of 7:00 p.m.

Joliet ~ Big Clean, Furnished, Wood Floors Fridge, Microwave, Laundry, Elevator.

On Bus Line. $105/wk, $455/mo.

815-726-2000

All Civil Service meetings shall convene at the hour of 7:30 p.m.

FREE RENT FOR LIVE IN COMPANION FOR ELDERLY MAN IN EXCHANGE FOR LIGHT COOKING & CLEANING. 815-791-7033

Work sessions are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month and shall convene at the hour of 7:00 p.m.

Further notice is hereby given that said meetings are open to the public and that all persons interested may attend.

Vicki Hackney City Clerk City of Crest Hill (Published in the Herald-News December 4, 2016.) 1247404

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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2016. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Three Rivers EFE #100 214 N Ottawa Street, Suite 309 (815) 727-2714 8:00 am - 4:00 pm School District/Joint Agreement Name Address Telephone Office Hours Also by January 15, 2017 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website@ www. isbe.net.

SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2016 Educational

Operations & Maintenance

Debt Services

Transportation

Municipal Retirement/ Social Security

0

0

0

0

0

Capital Projects

Working Cash

0

Tort

Local Sources

1000

84,116

0

Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One District to Another District

2000

0

0

State Sources

3000

1,874,354

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Federal Sources

4000

863,599

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total Direct Receipts/Revenues

2,822,069

0

0

0

0

0

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures

2,928,619

0

0

0

0

0

Other Sources/Uses of Funds Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2015 Other Changes in Fund Balances Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2016

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999 Salary Range: $90,000 and over Brian Gordon Salary Range: Less Than $25,000

0

Fire Prevention & Safety 0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

316,711

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

210,161

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Iris Flahive Salary Range: $60,000 and over Neal Kauffman

Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

Person, Firm, or Corporation Aggregate Amount McGrath 2,984 Jack Martin & Assoc 3,874 Mack & Assoc 4,800 Joliet Junior College 13,968 Mary Waters 16,150 Career Cruising 16,804 Capital One Bank 27,043 Contextual Learning Concepts 28,443 Mowhawk Resources 36,661

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