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Be mindful of farmers on the road

MORRIS – It's spring, and Grundy County farmers are in their fields, tilling and planting, which means they will also be on the roads as they take their tractors from field to field.

I'm in a group on Facebook called Farm Hats, which has nearly 8,000 farmers from all over the world, and the topic of cars on the road came up recently as one of the farm hatters, J.J. Schopp of Chenoa, brought up how he pulled to the side of the road to allow a car to pass when he saw it was a student driver car.

Needless to say, the student didn't pass him, so he kept going with the car following behind him.

For anyone who has never been stuck behind a tractor on the road, when they are carrying planters or other machinery behind their tractors, their top speeds may be only 20 to 25 mph. Trust me, most of the farmers I know wish they'd go faster, too, but they can't at the weight they are carrying.

I asked these farmers what advice they'd give to cars that share the road with them, and they came up with several: Be mindful of field approaches and mailboxes; the machinery is typically large and may need to go into the other

Heidi Litchfield lane to avoid a mailbox or turn into their field.

Farmers in tractors often don't turn onto roads, they turn into field entrances that you may not even know are there.

Others said don't pass them on the right; if they are over that far that you can pass on the right, it's likely they are about to turn.

Since we have to share the road with them, it only makes sense to be mindful of what they are doing.

According to Farm Injury Resource Center, "Collisions with motor vehicles ... account for about 50 operator deaths and numerous motor-vehicle accidents/ deaths annually."

Chances are, those deaths don't account for the driver of the vehicle that crashed into them. The driver and passengers may not have come out of the crash alive, either, because the tractor far outweighs most vehicles on the road.

Local farmer Cory Kodat, who farms

for himself and with his dad, Steve Kodat, has fields that he needs to get to throughout the county south of the Illinois River. Kodat Farms is based right off Pine Bluff Road, a heavily traveled road.

"Moving a 9630 down the road that's 15-8 with bad shoulders really isn't enjoyable. Especially when everyone thinks Pine Bluff is a drag strip," Cory Kodat responded to my question.

The roads just aren't that wide, and tractors often have to drive partially on the shoulder to avoid crashes with other cars.

Nick Schwarze of Mahomet said tailgating is his No. 1 issue. He said that cars often drive so close to the back of the tractor equipment that it's hard to see them.

So as you're driving around this spring, and again in the fall when they are harvesting, please give them space and only pass where passing is permitted, and they'll do the best they can to get out of the way as you go around them.

• Heidi Litchfield is the senior news writer for the Morris Herald-News. She can be reached at hlitchfield@shawmedia.com.

JOLIET

Fate of Rialto marquee still in question

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The new Rialto Square Theatre board at some point will decide what to do with the unfinished marquee that sparked a community controversy in December 2014 that has not yet been resolved.

“I can’t speak for the rest of the board,” Rialto Chairman Bob Filotto said at a board meeting Wednesday, when a question about the marquee was raised. “I am interested in selling it and getting whatever we can.”

The marquee, considered too flashy by many, was never completed after it met community resistance, and a previous Rialto board decided to stop it midproduction.

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But the Rialto had paid about $200,000 for it and was planning to make some use of the marquee, which was shipped into Joliet in its incomplete form and is being stored with a local sign company.

Michael Morgan, a Joliet resident who was among the marquee opponents and later served on a committee that recommended the restoration of the existing marquee that eventually was completed, brought up the marquee question at the board meeting.

“There’s a marquee that’s semi-built, and it’s sitting at Grate Signs. There are video boards there,” Morgan said.

“We’re actually exploring that now,” Filotto said, before expressing his preference for selling what can be sold.

Filotto is part of an entirely new Rialto board that took office in January.

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It was the first time that the marquee problem, which dominated the attention of the previous Rialto board for months, has been raised since the new board took office.

Filotto said later that the board will need to decide what to do with the marquee.

He said it appears that there is a market for the electronic components of the marquee but not the actual sign. The sign with the word “Rialto” could be posted on the back side of the theater facing Scott Street, as the previous board had planned, Filotto said.

As to whether he would favor keeping the electronic components for a message board facing Scott Street: “Not in the near term,” Filotto said. “It would be very costly.”

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Emergency divers search the water in a nearby retention pond Wednesday while searching for a missing Preston Heights child in Joliet. Semaj Crosby, 1, was reported missing about 6 p.m.

Tuesday.

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Officials search for missing child

By BRIAN STANLEY

bstanley@shawmedia.com JOLIET TOWNSHIP – Searchers scoured the Preston Heights area Wednesday for a missing 1-year-old girl.

Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Rick Ackerson said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon that hundreds of police and volunteers had been searching for Semaj Crosby.

“It’s such a large area, open fields, woods, trees, retention ponds,” Ackerson said. “We’re doing everything we can to find her.”

Ackerson said nothing investigators had learned indicates that the girl did not wander off on her own.

The FBI was called Wednesday morning to assist in the case.

Semaj was reported missing to police about 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ackerson said she’d been playing with about six other children in front of her family’s home in the 300 block of Louis Road.

“She was right there one minute and gone the next,” Ackerson said.

Dive teams from a half-dozen area fire agencies were called to search the retention ponds near the area, but one firefighter indicated the searches were being done as a precaution, not because the child was seen near the water. Ackerson said the child has been near the ponds with adults in the past.

Semaj was last seen wearing a long-sleeved gray shirt with a cat face on it and blue jeans. Her hair was in ponytails with white beads. The 18-month-old girl was barefoot. She answers to “Tink” or “Majay.”

Will County sheriff’s deputies walk along Richards Street during a search for a missing Preston Heights child Wednesday in Joliet Township.

The Department of Children and Family Services opened two investigations of the mother for allegations of neglect last month. DCFS spokeswoman Veronica Resa Semaj Crosby said in an email that DCFS personnel had been at the home about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday “and had seen all three of the mother’s children, including Semaj. There were no obvious hazards or safety

concerns at that time.”

Resa said DCFS has been offering services to the family since September. Ackerson said deputies responded to a 911 hang-up from the residence on Easter Sunday. There was no disturbance, but deputies provided some candy and toys for the children at the house, he said.

Oak Valley School, which borders the backyard of the Crosby home, will provide its school surveillance video to police.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office considers this to be a missing child case, and Semaj’s family is fully cooperating with detectives, Ackerson said.

Police searched the Preston Heights area throughout Tuesday night, using bloodhounds, more than 80 emergency personnel and a helicopter with infrared sensors, but they were unable to locate the girl.

On Wednesday morning, a second team of bloodhounds was called to the scene from Cook County. Responders with the Will County Emergency Management Agency, Forest Preserve District of Will County and sheriff’s office continued to search, and the East Joliet Fire Department was coordinating water and drone searches.

See MISSING, page 11

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‘DOING EVERYTHING WE CAN TO FIND HER’

A water rescue vehicle turns onto Louis Road on Wednesday during a search for a missing Preston Heights child in Joliet Township.

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Airport plans in the air 6 potential developers show interest in south suburb project

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com The state received six responses in its latest call for potential developers to show their interest in building a south suburban airport.

But there’s no indication yet whether Illinois will proceed with the project, which has been in the planning stage for 30 years.

The airport was a topic this week at a Will County economic development conference attended by state Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn and Erin Aleman, director of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Planning and Programming.

Blankenhorn told the gathering that the state has begun meeting with the groups that responded to

a request for information, a formal process initiated last month to gauge private market assessment of the viability for the airport planned for the Peotone area.

He repeated his belief that Will County residents, especially those who live in the proposed airport area, need to know whether the airport will be built.

“We have kept people hostage in Will County too long,” Blankenhorn told the group of business people and government officials gathered for a global logistics summit organized by the Will County Center for Economic Development.

Blankenhorn said at the onset of the state’s request for information process that he wanted a decision once and for all on whether to continue with the airport.

But his comments at the Bolingbrook Golf Club suggested less finality than he previously has said.

“If it’s a go, let’s figure out how to do it,” Blankenhorn told the audience. “If it’s not feasible, how are we going to make this happen?”

Aleman said six groups responded to the state’s request for information, a process aimed at determining the feasibility of the project.

“At this time, we think this project needs to make economic sense for us to move forward with it,” Aleman said.

The state is not setting any deadline for a decision. Aleman said that all IDOT is saying at this point is that it will have more to say about the south suburban airport sometime this year.

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The Promenade outdoor mall to mark 10-year anniversary

By MIKE MALLORY

mmallory@shawmedia.com BOLINGBROOK – The Promenade Bolingbrook is 10 years old.

The mall is hosting a three-day celebration Thursday through Saturday in honor of its 10-year anniversary.

Just more than 10 years ago, the land The Promenade sits on was an empty parcel near Interstate 355 on the east side of town. There were a few houses along Boughton Road, which was growing increasingly busy as the village’s population jumped.

The mall was a long time coming. The village first considered the land it now sits on as the future home of a mall in the 1990s.

“We carved it out and turned down a number of proposals for a strip mall type of place,” Mayor Roger Claar said. “We knew it would destroy the entire piece. So we basically held the site with the landowners for years, waiting for

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In this 2007 file photo, Laura Evans (left) of Aurora carries her son, Eric, then 2, as Susan Cardona of Aurora carries her daughter, Marisol, then 2, at The Promenade Bolingbrook during the grand opening of the shopping center. the right proposal to come along.” been occupied with other successOnce open, The Promenade ful businesses.

“We wanted to be a full-service helped establish Bolingbrook as an attraction, Claar said. Lots across from the mall property also have See PROMENADE, page 9

JOLIET

Nonprofit helps D-204 program get $15K grant

By FELIX SARVER

fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – A local nonprofit was able to help Joliet Township High School District 204 continue a program that gives students on-site mental health services.

The Youth Experiencing Success in School – or YESS – program was in jeopardy, but the Will County Center for Community Concerns was able to partner with District 204 to receive a $15,000 grant to keep YESS going.

The program gives students who are facing emotional or mental health challenges immediate assistance. District officials partner with the Will County Health Department, which provides interns who facilitate mental health services.

“We saw the outcomes of the YESS program, and we saw there was a good fit to put funding toward it,” said Belithia Johnson, director of the Center for Community Concerns.

The funds come from a community service block grant, which are used to develop programs and services to meet local needs such as housing, emergency services, employment, financial literacy and more.

YESS began in 2005 after District 204 officials secured a nearly $1 million federal grant.

The need for the program was evident that year, when there were 336 incidents of fighting, 338 assaults and 110 expulsions.

Families had complained students were being kicked out of school and not given enough support.

District officials stated in a news release that YESS eliminates the need for student referrals, and direct access to mental health services has “yielded positive changes in school climate for the district, with declines in the number of fights, assaults and expulsions since the program’s inception.”

YESS gives “front-line intervention” to prevent campus incidents and get students counseling, Joe Troiani, director of the health department’s behavioral health division, said in a news release.

“It’s hard to just tell a student to come here to the health department. But with this kind of front-line intervention, we can get their attention on campus so that they will more [than] likely participate in our program,” Troiani said.

YESS was almost eliminated before the start of the 2015 school year because the county health department could not provide staff support after state funding cuts.

The Will County State’s Attorney Office pledged $10,000 at the time, and the program continued with reduced staff hours while the search for more funding opportunities continued.

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Central Grocers’ CEO pens letter to employees Says more parts of the company could be sold

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com JOLIET – Central Grocers’ chief executive sent a letter to employees this week saying that more parts of the company business could be sold.

The company has not commented on the future of Central Grocers amid reports that the Joliet-based grocery wholesaler is in financial trouble and could be for sale.

The letter, dated Tuesday from President and CEO Ken Nemeth, describes some of the problems the business faces.

Nemeth repeated an announcement from the company last week that 22 of the supermarkets that Central Grocers owns are for sale, and nine of its Ultra Foods stores, including the store in Joliet, are closing.

The letter, obtained by The Herald-News, goes on to say “that we are continuing to explore strategic alternatives for the other parts of our business, which may include a sale transaction.”

Paul Bergstrom for Shaw Media

The Central Grocers distribution center is seen on West Haven Avenue in Joliet. Central Grocers’ CEO sent a letter to employees this week saying that more parts of the company business could be sold.

Nemeth also said the company is “working to provide a sustainable supply arrangement for our members.”

Central Grocers’ primary business is to supply meat, produce and other groceries to about 400 independent super-

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markets that are members in the grocery co-op.

Sources have said that some member stores already have switched to Supervalu, a Minnesota-based wholesaler that operates in the Chicago area. Others are

said to be lining up business with Associated Wholesale Grocers, a Kansas Citybased wholesaler that has been expanding into the Chicago market.

A company spokesman declined to comment on Nemeth’s letter to employees. But the letter describes increased competition on both the wholesale and retail end of the business.

It stated, “The cooperative is facing increased competition from other suppliers who are eager to add volume.”

Central Grocers owns the Strack & Van Till supermarket chain, which includes Ultra and Strack & Van Til stores.

In the letter, Nemeth said that independent supermarkets “have faced a difficult environment driven by rising costs, increased competition from national retail chains and increasingly discerning consumers who have more choices than ever on where to shop.”

He also said that the Ultra stores “have struggled to compete in the lowprice market.”

“As we move through the sale of the SVT stores and continue to explore strategic alternatives for the rest of the business,” Nemeth said, “we fully expect to continue operating in the ordinary course.”

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Talia Freund, 14, of Mazon visits her father’s house March 1 in Algonquin. Freund died Monday after battling Ewing’s sarcoma for about nine months. The 14-year-old and her father had raised thousands of dollars for Team Talia, including at a recent St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Algonquin. fundraiser in March in Mazon, Freund said, and nearly $10,000 was raised through the Shamrock Shave at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church later that month.

Talia fought her battle like a warrior, said her mother, Tabitha Freeman. In March, Talia told the Northwest Herald she just wanted to be treated like a normal person, not a cancer patient.

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ALGONQUIN – Although 14-yearold Talia Freund lost her battle with metastatic Ewing’s sarcoma Monday, her family has pledged to continue her battle to fight childhood cancer.

Freund, formerly of Algonquin, was diagnosed about nine months ago and died peacefully among her family and close friends at her home in Mazon, according to her obituary.

Throughout her battle, Talia always kept a smile on her face and was dedicated to helping others who were going through what she was, said her father, Greg Freund of Algonquin.

“We have to go continue that fight, and try to make sure as many kids as possible can be saved,” Freund said.

Donations to Team Talia and her family while she was fighting cancer totaled more than $30,000, her family said.

More than $20,000 was raised at a

“She fought this battle with such a kind, strong heart that it’s admirable,” Freeman said. “I don’t know how she did it.”

Family and friends are working on setting up a foundation in honor of Talia to fund childhood cancer research.

Talia’s wish was to have memorials made to the Team Talia account at the First Community Financial Bank of Mazon to go toward cancer research.

Talia was a freshman attending Seneca Township High School.

She had dreams of becoming a special education teacher and had a passion for cosmetics, according to her obituary.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by stepfather, Joseph Freeman of Mazon, and brother, Owen.

A celebration of Talia’s life will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington St., Morris.

The visitation will be at 10 a.m. May 6, followed by Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 111 S. Hubbard St., Algonquin. After the Mass, a celebration will be at Haegers Bend Community Center, 3226 E. Bend Drive, Algonquin.

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Village Board OKs pair of contracts

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Shaw Media correspondent MINOOKA – Minooka village trustees approved two contracts Tuesday: one for the village administrator and another for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.

With Trustees Rudy Martin and Dick Parrish absent, those in attendance approved a four-year contract renewal for Village Administrator Dan Duffy.

Duffy’s contract includes an increase in pay of about 5 percent, he said after the meeting. He also received one additional week of vacation time.

This is Duffy’s third contract. He has been with Minooka as village administrator for six years; his first contract was for two years. His contract runs in tandem with the village president’s term.

The operating engineers’ collective bargaining agreement also was approved by all trustees present, pending a review by the village attorney.

The public employee division of Local 150 was approved for a three-year term. Compensation time has increased from 40 hours to 80 hours, sick time was increased from 640 hours to 960 hours, employees will receive a 3 percent average pay increase and new employees must obtain a Class B CDL license within six months of employment.

Trustees also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Troy Township Road District for the joint tar and chip resurfacing project of County Line Road. Minooka owns a portion of the road north of Holt Road, Public Works Superintendent Ryan Anderson said.

The township road district will take care of contracts and the work, Anderson said. The village’s share of the cost for a three-quarter-mile section of the road is $15,000.

Finance Director John Harrington gave an overview of the 2018 budget.

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I get nothing but compliments about it when I travel around Chicagoland.”

The village lobbied hard for the extension of I-355 south to Interstate 80 so more people could easily get to and from Bolingbrook to shop and dine.

“And it’s working out great,” Claar said.

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The outdoor mall is located at 631 E. Boughton Road. Gordon Biersch restaurant will host the block party from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, featuring a 10-year anniversary Helles Bock beer.

At 6:30 p.m. Friday there will be a trivia contest. Teams will compete for gift cards ranging from $125 to $500.

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The village’s general fund is up 4.9 percent for the next year, Harrington said, and the village has a balanced budget with a surplus in all operating funds. ”That’s always important,” he said.

A copy of the budget can be picked up at Village Hall, 121 McEvilly Road, for public viewing.

The budget includes the addition of one new police officer; however, the vacant community policing officer position will not be filled. Officer Denis Tatgenhorst left the department last year.

Police Chief Justin Meyer later said

the duties of the community policing officer have been divided among officers. Some have taken over the Explorer program, the Police Academy is a team effort and the bike rodeo will be held with village bike officers and firefighter Cindy Wilson, who works with the both Minooka and Channahon fire districts.

Meyer said the department is more in need of an additional officer for patrol.

“Police calls for service have increased the last five years,” Meyer said.

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school property lies along the backyard property line of the Crosby home, he said.

Oak Valley runs surveillance video of the school property that will be provided to police, he said.

“We have no reason to believe we have any evidence, but they’re looking for anything,” Salmieri said.

The school called off afternoon preschool, but morning classes continued.

Salmieri said it was better for the children to be in school rather than out in the neighborhood while police were trying to find the missing child.

Ackerson said police would search until late Wednesday night.

The search was temporarily suspended at 9:30 p.m. because of weather, according to the sheriff’s office.

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A reverse 911 call was sent out Tuesday night to all residents within a 5-mile radius of the scene.

Sheriff’s police asked residents to avoid the area unless they live in the neighborhood, so as not to interfere with search efforts.

But about 60 volunteers arranged through social media to meet near the scene and held a prayer circle before being directed by deputies to search in a nearby field.

“I have a 1-year-old son. This is just so sad,” said Angel Woodard, a volunteer from Lockport. “About 9 a.m. we were sent out through the woods and jumped gates trying to find her.”

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ALVIN RAYMOND BOKOSKI

WAYNE KENNETH CARLSON

Wilmington. With her husband and son, Kay was a partner in Coldwater Seed Farm in Born: July 17, 1932; in Joliet, IL Wayne Kenneth Carlson, age 68, of Mokena, Elwood. Member, deacon and elder of Elwood Died: April 22, 2017; in Joliet, IL Community Church and member of the Will formerly of Lemont, passed away peacefully County Farm Bureau.

Alvin “Al,” “Oop” Raymond at his home, April 24, 2017.

Kay was a loving and deeply devoted wife, Previously employed by EJ&E Railroad and Bokoski, age 84, passed away mother and grandmother, known as “Baba was a nuclear station operator at Exelon’s surrounded by his loving Kay” by many, who enjoyed entertaining at Braidwood Station. Wayne had a love for family on Saturday, April 22, home and gardening, who will be greatly 2017, at Presence St. Joseph cars, machines, bicycles, nature and art.

Survived by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn M., missed. She enjoyed watching the birds, Medical Center in Joliet, IL. nee Jungles, Carlson; two daughters, Michelle squirrels in her yard and loved her Great Alvin was born on July 17, Pyrenees dogs Pyre & Baby.

M. Carlson and Lauren A. Carlson; his grand1932, in Joliet, IL, a graduate Lying in state at the Elwood Community son, Charles A. Junod; his siblings, Judith S. from Joliet Catholic High Church, 101 S. Chicago St., Elwood, Friday, School in 1950. He was in the (late Roger) Fronek, Kathleen J. (late James) April 28, from 10:00 A.M. till time of services Carlson and Jeffrey M. (Colleen) Carlson; his Navy Reserves from 1950 to at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Carrie Kapral officiating.

1954, during the time in the reserves he was mother-in-law, Esther Jungles; and many Interment Mapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation nieces and nephews. employed by CommonWealth Edison. will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Preceded in death by his parents, Daniel From 1954 to 1956, he was active duty with Funeral Home & Crematory, Thursday from and Evelyn, nee Peterson, Carlson. the U.S. Navy as an electronic technician on 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral services Monday, May 1, 2017, at the USS Thomaston (LSD-28) as a 3rd class Memorials to Elwood Community Church 10:00 a.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. petty officer. After his return he continued or Joliet Area Community Hospice will be 108 Illinois St., Lemont, IL 60439. Interment to work for CommonWealth Edison until he appreciated.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made They were married for 29 years until her to the family for future memorials. death in 1983. In 1988 he married Nancy Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. (nee Edmunds) Akeman, who survives. He is 630-257-6363 or also survived by three sons, Alan (Colleen) www.markiewiczfh.com Bokoski, parents of Kevin and Brian; Michael (Susan) Bokoski, parents of Katelyn, Patrick and Megan; Dave Bokoski, father of Joshua, KATHLEEN COLDWATER Jillian and Nicholas; and by his stepchildren, Born: June 8, 1928 Vicki (Raymond) Adams, parents of Jacob; Died: April 23, 2017 Valerie (David) Jelinek, parents of Kyle and Christopher.

Kathleen “Kay” Coldwater Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond EUGENE LEO GAWENDA (nee Jackson), of Elwood, J. Bokoski and Dorothy J. (Roberts); his wife, Born: April 17, 1921; in Joliet, IL passed away peacefully, Marilyn (Misischia); and his brother, Robert Died: April 19, 2017; in Shorewood, IL at Joliet Area Community Bokoski.

Hospice Home, Sunday, April Al is remembered as a devoted family man, Eugene Leo Gawenda, age 23, 2017. Age 88 years. husband and parishioner/usher of Holy Family 96, of the Timbers of ShoreSurvived by her son, parish. He was also an accomplished woodwood, and formerly of Joliet Larry (Julie) Coldwater; two worker, avid golfer and the guy who could fix and Palos Verdes Estates, grandchildren, Aaron and anything and had the willingness to help. He CA, passed away peacefully Anna Coldwater. Her sister, will be greatly missed and his memory will Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Emlyn June (Vennis) Voges; live in our hearts forever. his residence. son-in-law, Louie Boseo. A In lieu of flowers, donations in Alvin’s name Born April 17, 1921, in Joliet, step-brother, Bob (Janice) may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church he was the son of the late Gordon; and a step-sister, in Shorewood or the charity of your choice.

Leo and Elizabeth (Konke) Eloise (Ken) Bertrand; and sister-in-law, A celebration of Alvin’s life will begin on Gawenda. He married the Eleanor Jackson. Her nieces and nephews, Friday, April 28, 2017, with prayers in the love of his life, the former Florence L. “Lou” Judi Jennings, Jerry Jackson, Curtis Voges funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving Goodspeed, and they enjoyed a wonderful full and Kent Voges. Also her caregivers, Bobbie in procession to Holy Family Catholic Church Newman, Grace Jankowska, Becky and Jenny life together; she preceded him in death on in Shorewood for a Mass of Christian Burial to April 5, 2004.

Henry. be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Gene was a proud veteran of the U.S. Preceded in death by her husband, Lavern Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet. Visitation A. Coldwater (1999); a daughter, Linda Marine Corps serving as a master technician will be on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Tezak Coldwater Boseo (1982); and a brother, Keith during World War II. He was employed for Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet many years as a pilot for United Airlines.

Jackson (2004). from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

He is survived by one brother, Casimir Kay was born in Kankakee County on June Obituary and Tribute Wall for Alvin R. (Marian) Gawenda of Joliet; a sister-in-law, 8, 1928, to Noble and Elsie Jackson. She Bokoski at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or attended Peotone High School and graduated Ann Wojnarowski; and numerous nieces and for information, 815-722-0524. from Reddick High School Class of 1946. Kay nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to: Preceded in death by his wife, Florence was a graduate of the Silver Cross School of Gawenda; his parents; and his brothers and Nursing Class of 1949. sisters, Edward (Loretta) Gawenda, Harriet She worked at Silver Cross Hospital, was the nurse for Elwood Community School and (Joseph) Kopernik, Cecelia (Stanley) Stanek, Johnson and Johnson Personal Products in Eugenia Ritter, Alfrieda Kuhajda, Richard

Wojarowski and Eleanore Wojnarowski.

Graveside services for Eugene Gawenda will be held Monday, May 1, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Honor Flights or Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated.

Visitation will be held Monday, from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet.

For more information, please call (815) 7415500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www. fredcdames.com.

ROBERTA A. HANNON Roberta A. Hannon (nee Tyska), age 70, at rest Monday, April 24, 2017, at Presence Villa Franciscan.

Born in Chicago, residing in Shorewood since 1972.

Graduate of Niles High School, Class of 1963. Received her master’s degree in library science in 1985 from Rosary College. Employed as a library administrator for the Wilmington School District, retiring in 2012. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, serving her church as a lector.

An avid reader who enjoyed outdoor activities, including hiking and biking, but most enjoyed spending time with her children and grandson.

Survived by her loving children, Jamey Hannon, Jared Hannon and Jordan Hannon; her grandson, Jacob Hannon; one brother, Art (Roni) Tyska; longtime companion, Bob Schmitt; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded by her mother, Mary Tyska; and her cousin, Butch Janas.

Funeral services for Roberta Hannon will be Friday, April 28, 2017, at 10:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Chapel, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, to Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 Brookforest, Shorewood where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m.

Private interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to any Wilmington or Shorewood library would be appreciated.

Visitation Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

For information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.

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By JAKE COYLE

The Associated Press NEW YORK – Through Jonathan Demme’s freewheeling filmmaking life sounded a steady rock ’n’ roll beat.

Music was his first love and his first credit. Long before he was an Oscar-winning director, he was music coordinator for a little-seen 1970 thriller called “Sudden Terror.”

And Demme’s death Wednesday morning at the age of 73 means that the final scenes he shot in his adventurous,

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MARLENE GOODWIN

Born: March 29, 1935; in Joliet, IL Died: April 1, 2017; in Kankakee, IL

choly heart. And, of course, his seminal Talking Heads concert film, “Stop Making Sense,” deftly captured the swell of David Byrne’s art-funk spectacular.

Demme, and his films, were never so alive as when the music was playing – and playing loud.

“I’ve come to believe, and I kind of felt this when we did ‘Stop Making Sense,’ that shooting live music is kind of like the purest form of filmmaking,” Demme told The Associated Press last year. “There’s no script to worry

about. It’s not a documentary, so you don’t have to wonder where this story is going and what we can use. It’s just: Here come the musicians. Here come the dancers. The curtain goes up. They have at it and we get to respond in the best way possible to what they’re doing up there.”

The filmmaker died Wednesday morning of complications from esophageal cancer in his New York apartment, surrounded by his wife, Joanna, and three children, said Demme’s publicist, Annalee Paulo.

(Brian) Spangler of Avon, Indiana; Katie (Ryan) Rose of New Jersey, and Kristyn Goodwin of Wesley Township; three great-grandchildren, Ella Grace, Addison Faith and Everett Alan; two brothers, Norman (Carolyn) Gill of Joliet and Glenn (Sharon) Gill of Manhattan; sister-in-law, Helen McGranahan of Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many close friends.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers-in-law, William and Frank Goodwin; and one sister-in-law, Phyllis Summers.

Per Marlene’s wishes green flameless cremation rites have been accorded. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service 10:00 a.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brent K. Phillips will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made as gifts in Marlene’s memory to the Ritchey United Methodist Church.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Marlene’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com Green flameless cremation and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington.(815-476-2181).

April Nickel, Peter (Lisa) Nickel, Kimberly Nickel, Cathy (Robert) Morrow, Amanda (fiance Charlie Zultowski) Lazenby and Chad Young; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mazella Lazenby; parents, Charlie and Flossie Lazenby; siblings, Everett, Ernest, William and Opie Lazenby and Georgie Coffee.

Johnnie was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Family will receive friends on Friday, April 28, 2017, at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, IL 60441 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services on Saturday, April 29, 2017, in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Estates, Lemont.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Info www.goodalememorialchapel. com or 815-838-1533.

as we commemorate her precious life on earth, and also at the graveside service after the funeral.

JOHNNIE F. LAZENBY Johnnie F. Lazenby, age 81, a longtime resident of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2017, at Salem Village Nursing Home under the care of the Joliet Area Hospice.

He is survived by his loving family; children, Sandra (Pete) Nickel and Johnny (Lynn) Lazenby; grandchildren, Crystal (Rodger) Guendling,

VIOLET RUTH PETKUS

Born: November 26, 1921; in Rockdale, IL Died: April 22, 2017; in Joliet, IL

Violet Ruth Petkus left St Joseph’s Medical Center in Joliet, IL, on 22 April 2017 to join holy angels and other saints of God in heaven with her Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Born in Rockdale, IL, on 26 November 1921; she was preceded in death by her remarkable parents, Joseph and Mary Anne (nee Jankauskas) Smaidris; her beloved brothers, Stephen and James; and her dear sister, Stella Anderson.

The widow of her loving husband, Joseph J. Petkus; she is survived by her sons, Joseph J. Petkus III, Bruce G. Petkus, his wife, Stephanie R. (nee Stempien) Petkus, and their sons, Michael and Gregory. Dear nieces, nephews and their children and grandchildren and also mourn her loss.

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1).

Visitation for the late Violet R. Petkus will be held at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home at 1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435 on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Her funeral at St. Patrick’s Church in Joliet will follow at 11:00 a.m. Please join in

RONALD PRICE Ronald Price, age 70, died Friday morning, April 21, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Anna; daughters, Amy and Mary Beth; sister, Shirley Castillo; and brother, Larry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Phoebe; siblings, Homer, David, Mary Lou and Robert.

In addition to his immediate family members, he leaves behind many in-laws, one aunt, lots of nieces, nephews, cousins and literally hundreds of friends, especially the Norman Sizemore family.

Ron was an accomplished musician, a highly skilled welder, pipe fitter, truck driver, heavy equipment operator, licensed electrician and licensed plumber.

He knew how things worked and could fix anything from cars and trucks to radios and TVs. He never hesitated to use these skills to help those in need, oftentimes late at night when someone was broken down on the highway, with no thought of getting paid.

Ron was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and no doubt would say that his voluntary service as an elder, ministerial servant and pioneer in various congregations in central Illinois and the Joliet area brought him the most satisfaction.

His service in this part of his life has impacted more people than can be counted. He will be sorely missed.

Visitation Saturday, April 29, 2017, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm with memorial talk immediately following. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 15827 S. Frederick Ave., Plainfield IL. NOTE: Due to limited parking, PLEASE carpool if possible.

• Thursday, April 27, 2017

Marlene Goodwin, age 82, of Wesley Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 1, 2017, at Miller Rehabilitation Center in Kankakee.

Born March 29, 1935, in Joliet, Marlene Ann was a daughter of the late Frederick and Loretta (Heisner) Gill. She was raised and educated in Green Garden Township, and graduated from Peotone High School with the class of 1953. In that same year, on December 20, Marlene married Erwin Brock Goodwin at her Grandma Gill’s farm in Green Garden Township. In the beginning of their marriage Erwin was serving in the U.S. Army, which led the newlyweds to call Junction City, Kansas, their first home.

After being honorably discharged, they happily moved back to Illinois where they settled in Wesley Township. Marlene was an active member of the Ritchey United Methodist Church, and over the years held employment as a secretary for the Joliet Arsenal and then later at WKAN radio station in Kankakee. She also worked for the Gardner Post Office. In her free time Marlene took pride in raising canaries and growing African violets in her home. She also enjoyed to crochet and quilt. Marlene was a great cook, known for her peanut brittle and canned preserves. She will also be remembered for her award-winning no-bake banana, pineapple, and cherry cake. Marlene loved to dance, and when she could get Erwin out of the fields after a hard day’s work, they took pleasure in square dancing and ballroom dancing.

After retirement Marlene loved to vacation, and her favorite destination was Branson, Missouri.

As a wife, mother and grandmother, Marlene’s most memorable and treasured times were spent with her family. She truly cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 63 years, Erwin; two children, Ken (Debbie) Goodwin and Janet (David) Sullivan, both of Wesley Township; three grandchildren, Danielle

hopscotching career were musical, too.

His last full-length documentary was a Justin Timberlake concert film. The last scene of his final feature, “Ricki and the Flash,” was Meryl Streep, as an aging rocker, bringing down the house with Tom Petty’s “American Girl.”

Few filmmakers have been so drawn to the marrying of music and image the way Demme, a self-avowed “fanatical rock ’n’ roller,” was. He stuffed 49 songs into “Something Wild.” Springsteen’s “The Streets of Philadelphia” gave his “Philadelphia” its melan-

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STATE

Board terminates Hastert’s pension The ASSOCIATED PRESS

SPRINGFIELD – Trustees of an Illinois state retirement board on Wednesday terminated the pension that imprisoned former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert received for his nearly six years of service in the Illinois General Assembly.

The General Assembly Retirement System’s board of trustees voted, 5-2, to end Hastert’s $28,000 annual pension. Hastert, 75, is serving a 15-month prison term in a hush-money case that stemmed from his sexual abuse of students when he taught at an Illinois public school more than 35 years ago. The Republican pleaded guilty in 2015 to federal bank violations and is scheduled to be released Aug. 16.

Hastert’s attorneys declined comment on the decision Wednesday. Hastert has the option of appealing in state court, and the Chicago Tribune reported that Hastert attorney Mark DeBofsky wrote a letter to the board last month saying Hastert intended to appeal any termination or reduction in benefits.

Illinois law allows for the state to re-

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News from across the state Governor seeks to oust improperly hired employees

CHICAGO – The administration of Gov. Bruce Rauner said it wants a judge to decide whether state employees who were improperly hired under former Gov. Pat Quinn should keep union contract job protections.

Rauner’s office said in a statement Wednesday at least 36 employees who were improperly hired for Illinois Department of Transportation positions remain employed with the state. The Rauner administration said they can’t be fired because of collective bargaining protections. The office of Rauner, a Republican, said a motion seeking a decision on the issue was filed this week.

The update comes after a report Monday by a court-appointed watchdog charged with looking into patronage hiring at the transportation department detailed how friends and relatives of top Democrats were hired under Quinn, even as many had little or no experience.

voke the pensions of those convicted of felonies connected to their time serving in the state Legislature.

“Neither the indictment nor the disposition of the criminal case implicated any wrongdoing by Mr. Hastert during the time he served in the General Assembly,” DeBofsky wrote.

Board member state Rep. Michael Zalewski, a suburban Chicago Democrat, argued that Hastert’s crimes were designed to protect his political career.

“I would argue his political career is part and parcel with his career as a General Assembly member because his General Assembly career led to his congressional career,” Zalewski said.

But state Rep. David Harris, a Republican from suburban Chicago, said the board should have followed a recommendation from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to reduce Hastert’s pension.

The Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System previously revoked the pension money Hastert earned for his time as a teacher in Yorkville. He still is eligible for pension funds from his time in Congress.

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19-year-old man convicted in 11-year-old’s death

EDWARDSVILLE – Prosecutors said a southern Illinois judge has convicted a 19-year-old man of murder in the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy.

Madison County prosecutors said Ta’Mon F. Ford of Alton was convicted Tuesday after a bench trial in the 2016 death of Ronnell Jones. Prosecutors said Ronnell died at a hospital after he was shot once in the back outside a youth center in Alton.

The state’s attorney’s office said it believes Ford was confronting individuals in an ongoing social media dispute when he fired a 9 mm handgun from a vehicle before it fled the scene Jan. 13, 2016.

They said the boy who died didn’t have any connection to the dispute and was standing in a group of young people when the shooting happened.

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$3 million bond set for man charged in I-88 shooting

WHEATON – A suburban Chicago tow truck driver has been ordered held in lieu of $3 million bond in the shooting death of a semitrailer driver.

DuPage County prosecutors said Anthony Tillmon of Lansing and truck driver Eduardo Munoz of Northlake engaged in

AP file photo

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who is serving a 15-month prison term in a federal banking case, departs the federal courthouse April 27, 2016, in Chicago.

a road rage argument for several miles before the tow truck driver opened fire.

Prosecutors said that according to witnesses, the 34-year-old Tillmon reached across his passenger seat and fired multiple shots before driving off.

The 43-year-old Munoz was able to steer his truck to a stop on the shoulder of Interstate 88 near Oak Brook. He died later at Elmhurst Hospital from three wounds.

Authorities said GPS and I-Pass records place the tow truck Tillmon was driving Friday at the scene of the shooting.

Fiancee Michele Salerno said Munoz was headed home when shot.

It wasn’t immediately known if Tillmon has a lawyer.

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Card draw determines school board race winner

ROCKFORD – Despite the casting of 517 votes to determine who would sit on the Rockford school board, it took the drawing of a card to decide the winner.

Anthony Dixon on Tuesday drew the queen of clubs from a 52-card deck to break a tie and win the contest to represent Rockford’s Subdistrict A on the school board. Brandi Brown drew the five of hearts.

Brown and Dixon were two of eight write-in candidates in the April 4 race.

They were separated by five votes the day after the election. Election authorities had two weeks to certify results so they can include any ballots mailed on or before Election Day. Illinois’ election code dictates that ties be broken “by lot.” Options include short straw, high card or a coin flip.

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Boeing beats 1Q profit forecasts but revenue falls

CHICAGO – Boeing topped expectations for first-quarter profit, but the aerospace giant’s sales fell short of forecasts, and the shares fell in Wednesday-morning trading.

Chicago-based Boeing Co. said Wednesday that it earned $1.45 billion in the first quarter. Excluding nonrepeating gains, the profit came to $2.01 per share.

The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was $1.91 per share.

Revenue was $20.98 billion. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $21.44 billion. Boeing blamed the disappointing sales number on delayed deliveries of commercial and defense aircraft. The company delivered 169 commercial planes in the quarter, down from 176 a year earlier.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Delaware state trooper fatally shot outside store

misleading: opening an office for victims of crimes committed by immigrants, although MIDDLETOWN, Del. – A man shot and killed a Delaware state studies show immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than trooper outside a convenience native-born citizens. store Wednesday and later barHomeland Security Secretary ricaded himself inside his house, where he continued to fire shots John Kelly on Wednesday opened the office dubbed the Victims of at officers, police said.

The trooper was shot multiple Immigrant Crime Engagement, or VOICE. He said it will be used times and died at a hospital, state police Superintendent Col. to keep victims informed of the immigration proceedings Nathaniel McQueen said at a of suspects and generally walk news conference.

“This is a sad day for our state them through the complicated and for the Delaware State Police and often drawn-out immigration family,” McQueen said, with Gov. court process. The office will be staffed by Immigration and CusJohn Carney at his side.

The trooper, whose name was toms Enforcement employees. not released pending notification Wisconsin sheriff won’t of relatives, was shot about be removed over jail death 12:10 p.m. after he approached MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin a vehicle in a convenience store Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesparking lot. McQueen said the day that he won’t remove vehicle had two suspicious Milwaukee County Sheriff David people inside.

One man got out of the car and Clarke from office over the death of an inmate who was shot the trooper several times denied water for seven days. before running away, McQueen said. The other man was arrested Walker said although he has the authority to remove Clarke, at the scene, he said. he doesn’t feel it’s his job. He Office seeks to aid victims acknowledged that reports of crimes by immigrants about the 2016 dehydration death were concerning, but WASHINGTON – Stymied on said it’s up to voters to decide his top immigration initiatives, President Donald Trump is mak- Clarke’s fate and judge his overing good on one plan that critics sight of the jail.

– Wire reports denounce as fearmongering and

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Trump unveils plan to overhaul tax code The ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON – Dismissing concerns about ballooning federal deficits, President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed dramatic tax cuts for U.S. businesses and individuals – outlining an overhaul his administration promises will spur economic growth and simplify America’s tangle of tax code rules.

His proposal, a one-page sketch short on detail, would reduce the top corporate tax rate by 20 percentage points and allow private business owners to claim the new lower rate for their take-home pay.

It would whittle the number of tax brackets for individuals from seven to three, lower the top tax rate from 39.6 percent to 35 percent and double the standard amount taxpayers could deduct.

It would eliminate the estate tax and reduce taxes on investments, typically paid by the rich. It would further reduce the tax burden for the wealthy by eliminating the catch-all alternative minimum tax, which takes an additional bite out of high-income Americans.

More lower-income Americans would pay no tax at all, and there would be relief – still undefined – for families with child care expenses.

The plan does not propose any budget cuts or tax increases that might offset the lost revenue, a choice that alarms some fiscal conservatives in Trump’s party who have spent years railing about the dangers of deficit spending.

It also does not fully embrace tax proposals backed

by Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, an essential ally if the president is to make good on his promise to deliver a tax overhaul that creates growth and brings jobs to struggling parts of the country.

Still, “I would never, ever bet against this president. He

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Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin takes a question Wednesday in the briefing room of the White House, where he discussed President Donald Trump’s tax proposals. will get this done for the American people,” said Gary Cohn, director of the White House National Economic Council.

“He understands that there are a lot people who work hard and feel like they’re not getting ahead.”

The president’s proposal marks a rehash of an economic theory popularized in the 1980s. Trump officials essentially argue that benefits from the tax cuts will trickle down from higher profits for companies into stronger pay raises for workers and greater consumer spending. This expected surge in growth, in theory, would be enough to keep the federal budget deficit from shooting upward.

Some economists agree, but most budget experts have said it’s unlikely.

“Unfortunately, it seems the administration is using economic growth like magic beans – the cheap solution to all our problems,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

“But there is no golden goose at the top of the tax cut beanstalk, just mountains of debt.”

Trump’s plan resembles aspects of the tax ideas he campaigned on last year. The right-leaning Tax Foundation

estimated that, even after accounting for growth, the Trump campaign plan would put a $2.6 trillion to $3.9 trillion hole in the budget over 10 years.

“We know this is difficult,” Cohn said. “We know what we’re asking for is a big bite.”

Despite the details provided Wednesday, the proposal leaves significant open questions that could affect taxpayers and the economy.

The administration has yet to decide the incomes at which the new personal tax rates – 10 percent, 25 percent and 35 percent – would apply, meaning that some Americans might see their taxes increase if they get bumped into a higher bracket. It also has yet to spell out how the plan would stop wealthier Americans from exploiting a lower corporate rate to reduce their own taxes.

Administration officials intend to finalize details with members of the House and Senate in the coming weeks for what would be the first massive rewrite of the U.S. tax code since 1986.

The possibility of a deficit increase, unacceptable to some Republicans, means that Trump would need to attract Democratic support to make the overhaul permanent.

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OPINIONS

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Anti-immigrant attitude ignores the tide of history “We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies.”

– U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa SPRINGFIELD – Having spent most of my life living in the rural Midwest, I’ve become accustomed to hearing, “I have nothing against immigrants, just illegal immigration.”

Baloney.

Our nation’s anti-immigrant undercurrent is fueled by fear, mistrust and apprehension about “others.”

Look no further than Iowa Congressman Steve King’s statement, “We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies.”

Doesn’t he realize we have always been a nation composed of “somebody else’s babies?”

I was particularly incensed by the congressman’s statement because I once lived in what is now his district.

But I have to admit King’s mindset reflects a too common viewpoint.

Like much of the rural Midwest, large immigrant populations can be found in meat-packing towns scattered across his district.

The meat-packing industry has long been an immigrant-centric endeavor. In Upton Sinclair’s novel, “The Jungle,” the protagonist was a Lithuanian butchering cattle at the turn of the 20th century in Chicago.

Today, those jobs are more likely to be held by immigrants from Latin America, southeast Asia and Africa, and the work is more likely to be done in small towns.

Once-homogenous small towns have become melting pots of various ethnicities.

Whether they have a visa in their hip pocket is really of little concern to those who complain about immigrants.

It will usually manifest itself with words like, “This town’s a changin’ – and not for the better.”

Of course, not everyone in small towns thinks that way.

My late aunt, Barb Hamilton, lived in rural Schuyler County all her life. When African immigrants began appearing in her small town

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AMENDMENT

VIEWS Scott Reeder to work in a nearby pork-processing plant, she volunteered to help find beds and other furnishings for them.

It didn’t matter to her that these were the first black faces the town of Rushville had seen for many years. They were her neighbors, and she made them feel welcome.

As a teenager, I remember working on a hayrack with a fellow who complained about Mexicans coming to this country to take jobs away from fellows like him. When he wasn’t complaining about Mexicans, he was complaining about the hard work he had to do. Go figure.

Two of the best interns I have ever had, Jenny Lee and Karina Gonzalez, were children of immigrants. They knew how to work hard and took very little for granted.

And that has long been the story of this nation. Immigrants come take jobs that native-born folks turn their noses up at. Their children work hard and achieve the American Dream. And the next generation is fully assimilated into the middle class.

Unfortunately, some politicians have taken to exploiting fears about immigrants to garner votes. The bottom line is that immigrants have long made this country stronger.

A path to citizenship needs to be offered to those who have come here illegally to support their families, and our nation needs to offer more legal immigration opportunities to those, particularly from Latin America, who want to come here.

And we need to be more understanding to those who are already here.

After all, wouldn’t you cross a river to feed your family?

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IRTBA supports expansion of the Tri-State

To the Editor: The Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association strongly supports improvements to the Central Tri-State (I-294) currently under tollway consideration. The IRTBA is the voice for the transportation design and construction industry across the state.

Illinois is the transportation crossroads of our nation. Our transportation network provides the foundation needed to keep businesses and families moving every day – to get to work or school; to bring families together; and to move goods and services in and out of our state. We are consistent advocates for congestion relief, safety, reliability, innovation and promoting future growth.

Through the Move Illinois Program, the Illinois Tollway budgeted $1.9 billion to repair the 22-mile corridor. Simply patching the crumbling infrastructure, however, does not solve the congestion problems on the Tri-State.

We must invest in our roads for the 21st century and beyond. The proposed project would allow for a safer, more efficient roadway that nearly 400,000 vehicles travel daily.

The proposed project would create 43,000 jobs, reduce travel times by as much as 55 percent and relieve local congestion.

This project would allow local agencies to partner to address safety, noise, flooding and aesthetic issues surrounding neighboring communities near the Tri-State.

In November, nearly 80 percent of Illinois

voters said transportation is so important that its funding should be constitutionally protected. The people understand wise investments in transportation are needed to maintain our competitiveness and quality of life. The Tri-State is a key investment that we cannot neglect. Let’s get to work.

Mike Sturino

President & CEO of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association

Not so fast on minimum wage To the Editor:

In arguing for a $15 minimum wage, Illinois Rep. Will Guzzardi suggests you’re either on the side of working-class residents or “big corporations.”

It’s not that simple. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most minimum wage employees work for restaurants and retailers with low single-digit profit margins.

By raising starter wage labor costs by 82 percent as Rep. Guzzardi desires, restaurants and retailers will be forced to lay off staff, reduce hours or close altogether – as is already happening in places experimenting with similar dramatic wage mandates. (Stories can be found at Facesof15.com.)

Because of these economics, five in six U.S.based labor economists believe that a $15 minimum wage would reduce jobs for young job seekers. Even left-of-center economists from the [Barack] Obama and [Bill] Clinton administrations have warned against such a dramatic wage increase.

Jordan Bruneau

Senior Research Analyst at the Employment Policies Institute

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SPORTS

BOYS VOLLEYBALL: MINOOKA 2, PLAINFIELD EAST 0 (25-21, 25-20)

KEEPING IT GOING

Minooka gets back into the mix as they stay hot

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com PLAINFIELD – After graduating a talented class that had accomplished a great deal, Minooka’s boys volleyball team looked like it might be in for an uncharacteristic down year.

But while the Indians struggled with a young team early in the season, they definitely have made it clear that this isn’t a rebuilding year for a program that is not only used to winning the Southwest Prairie Conference, but also going far in the playoffs.

Coach Mike Kargle’s team won for the ninth time in their past 11 matches, and improved to 7-1 in the conference after capturing a, 25-21, 25-20, road win against a Plainfield East team that is enjoying one of its best seasons.

“The guys are responding to everything that we’re asking them to do,” Kargle said. “We’re busting our butts in the gym and they want more and more, and we’re at that stage where we can give them more and more. They’re excited about the next practice or next match.

“Both in the gym and out of it, these guys are together a lot. There’s a lot of programs that talk about being a family and that’s something that we have preached for quite some time.

These guys are buying into that and realize that it makes life on the court that much easier. Our three seniors who’ve played on the varsity have the great leadership quality but they also have a calming effect when things aren’t going so well.”

Things weren’t going all that well during stretches of both sets for the Indians (11-7, 7-1), but they stepped up when they needed to, and were able to

Minooka’s Matthew Kurtz sets the ball against Plainfield East on Wednesday at Plainfield East High School. beat the Bengals (18-7, 6-2) in two sets for the second time this season.

“It was kind of the same song and dance from the first go-around,” Bengals coach Alex Rodriguez said. “Close sets and back-and-forth, and it really comes down to who can slow down the ball the best and who’s making big plays when push comes to shove.

We’re right there. Our first contacts are the main difference from this year

to last year.”

Things were tight throughout much of the opening set. East went up, 13-11, after two kills by Trey Cowan and an ace from Gabe Tovar.

But the Indians used a 6-0 run to move ahead for good. That featured two kills from Matthew Kurtz (25 assists) and a block and kill from Grant Ooms, who finished with 10 kills, three blocks and eight digs.

Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

“At the beginning of the season we had a lot of growing pains because we have two freshmen and two sophomores playing,” Ooms said. “The young kids were nervous. We’ve gotten a lot of confidence over the past couple of weeks. It took Jack Bauer, Luke Wielbik and me to help give these kids get confidence. We set the

See BOYS VOLLEYBALL, page 18

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Fowler named Plainfield East basketball coach SUBMITTED REPORTS

PLAINFIELD – Michael Fowler was hired as Plainfield East’s new boys basketball coach at this week’s District 202 board meeting.

He becomes the school’s second head coach, taking over for Branden Adkins, who stepped down after this past season. Adkins will become Neuqua Valley’s athletic director next school year.

Fowler has been on East’s coaching staff since the school opened in 2008. He served two years as freshman coach, two years as sophomore coach and the past five years as a varsity assistant. He is a staff member at East, where he teaches physical education.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL St. Francis 11-6, St. Ambrose 6-3: The

No. 12 Saints (36-4, 20-2) claimed their first CCAC regular season title since 2001. In the first game, Ally Balandis (two RBIs), Kayla Garcia (two RBIs) and Anna Wetherell each had three hits. In the finale, Jensen Tchorzynski drove in three runs and Paige Egan added two RBIs. Morghan Dieringer

picked up both victories.

COLLEGE TRACK Lewis men, women win Twilight Meet:

The Flyers women beat McKendree, 155-138.66, for the title, while their men edged Benedictine, 126.25-114.75, for first at their invite. Among the Lewis winners were Lane Kadlec in shot put (14.09) and discus (44.8), Cierra Pulliam in long jump (5.89), Adam Barr in hammer (57.55) and Marcus Holley in javelin (48.59). St. Francis got wins from Raven Kelly in the hammer (56.95) and Brandon Ruffin in the 400-meter hurdles (56.58).

COLLEGE BASEBALL JJC 3-5, Oakton 1-2: The Wolves (23-

21-1) swept the home doubleheader.

In the opener, Kendal Interial tossed a four hitter and struck out 11, while Andrew Rodriguez went 2 for 2. Adam Knerr and Luke Debenedetti each had two hits, while Brad VanAsdlen allowed two hits and no earned runs in six innings for the win.

St. Ambrose 2-5, St. Francis 1-3: Nick Fleischauer had two hits, while Michael Quiram allowed four hits and an earned run in the opener. In game two,

CJ Duffek had two hits.

SOFTBALL Lincoln-Way Central 12, Joliet Catholic 1: Amanda Weyh hit a two-run homer

and Marina Esparza hit a three-run shot and got the win, fanning four in five innings for Central (14-4).

Lincoln-Way West 12, Thornridge 0:

Kaitlyn May collected eight strikeouts for the Warriors.

Providence 6, Benet 1: The Celtics (14-7) were led by Maggie Joutras’ twoRBI double. Jenna Spreitzer allowed four hits in the same number of innings.

Lincoln-Way East 10, Stagg 0: Danielle Drogemuller and Lauren Hunter allowed one hit and struck out six. Sidney Bloomfield had three hits, while Ami Ill (three RBIs) and Alli Jaquith had two hits each.

Lockport 7, Sandburg 2: Taylor Herschbach, Elena Woulfe, Lindsey Bangert and Taylor Shingler each had two hits and an RBI. Courtney Schoolcraft homered and drove in two runs, and winner Elly Hagen and Erin Kleffman combined on a four-hitter, while fanning six.

Plainfield East 9, Oswego East 3: Bi-

anca Vozenilek (HR, four RBIs) and Lauren Urbanski (two RBIs) each had three hits, while Vozenilek threw a five-hitter and struck out 15.

Gardner-South Wilmington 22, Grant Park 12: Sydney Perkins (5 for 5, seven

RBIs) Jenni Price (5 for 5, two RBIs) and Emily Beck (4 for 4) led the way.

Tori King went 4 for 5 and Delaney Miner (three RBIs), Carson Halpin and Kira Gleason (three RBIs) each went 3 for 4.

Dwight 7, Coal City 3: Blaire Harseim went 2 for 4 with an RBI and run.

Oswego 2, Plainfield Central 1: Brooklyn Daly allowed five hits and no earned runs, while striking out nine for the Wildcats, who only had two hits.

BASEBALL Coal City 11, Seneca 1: Austin Mellen

went 4 for 4, Payton Hutchings (four RBIs) and Zack Nolan each were 2 for 2, and Keegan Gagliardo and Justin Dabulskis combined to fan seven.

Putnam County 12-9, Gardner-South Wilmington 2-5: Austin Kavanaugh and Lucas Residori had RBIs in the opener. Braden Marks went 3 for 4 with three RBIs in the nightcap.

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example of what we want this program to be. Our program has a lot of history so we want to keep that going.”

Minooka grabbed a 6-1 lead to open the final set with Ooms and A.J. Lewis (seven kills) each collecting two kills.

They were still up 9-4 after a block by Noah Easter (five blocks) before East started to close the gap.

“I’m really proud of how we’ve come together as a team with having kids in every grade,” Lewis. “We went from a group not knowing about each other to coming together as a team in practices and games. We have a lot of potential and if we fix our mistakes, we’ll be a lot better. Many of the teams we go against have a lot of seniors and people with experience but with a lot of us being new, I’m excited to see how we’ll be at the end of this year.”

With Matt Binkus (eight kills) getting two kills and a block and Cowan, Dominic Culotta and Erik Gerulskis also adding kills, East claimed a, 16-14, lead and was still up, 19-17, after a kill

by Noah Van Wyk before the Indians responded to the challenge.

Minooka rattled off the final six points with Ooms getting a kill, Lewis contributing a kill and sharing a block with Luke Wielbik (five kills), who also added a kill during the closing run.

“Our recent seniors all led by ex-

Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

Minooka’s Tristan Everett (6) and Noah Easter (14) block Plainfield East’s Trey Cowan (11) on Wednesday at Plainfield East High School. ample so we said that we should do the same thing,” Wielbik said. “Every day we come into the gym and work hard. We don’t like to give up easily

and we’re a group of guys that likes to stick together so when one of us falls, we pick each other up. At tryouts, I didn’t know what to expect but at the

first practice, I thought, ‘We’re not going to be too bad.’ After our first game I knew we could be good and we keep raising the bar.”

BASEBALL: LINCOLN-WAY WEST 4, LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL 2

By JEFF DEGRAW

Shaw Media correspondent

“Marcus threw well today. His breaking balls were moving well across the plate and he was hitting his spots with the fastball.”

Mike Majcher

Lincoln-Way West catcher out, Michael Kennedy hit an RBI single to make the score 4-1 heading to the final inning.

“Hancock is a very good pitcher and I knew if he threw a curve on the first pitch, he would come back with a couple of fastballs,” said Majcher, West’s catcher. “I guessed right and got it all. That really seemed to spark us that inning, and it’s awesome to win two against Central this year. It’s a big rivalry.

“Marcus threw well today. His breaking balls were moving well across the plate, and he was hitting his spots with the fastball.”

Central collected an RBI from Devin Smith in the seventh, but Connor Blair got the final out for the Warriors, leaving men on first and third.

Hancock was pleased with his performance, but not the outcome.

“I settled in after the first inning and really limited West with opportunities and just wanted to give us that chance to get a game back,” Hancock said. “It’s always a great battle with West, and you never know down the road when and where we may meet again.”

C e n t r a l c o a c h M i t c h N o w i cki thought this game would be a high-scoring affair with the warm wind blowing out.

“I really thought more runs would be scored, especially with both teams scoring in the first,” Nowicki said.

“Both starters did a great job. We just didn’t take advantage of some opportunities and they did. We have to be able to pick up our pitchers offensively when they are throwing well and take some pressure off of them.

“I don’t like losing, and this is three of the last four. But I also think we are a little tired right now. We didn’t play a lot of games for a while, then all of a sudden we are playing, it seems like, every day. I like where we are right now for the most part. These kids compete and will be there on top of our game when it really matters.”

TRACK & FIELD NOTEBOOK

Area athletes boast three state-best times, distances Area track and field athletes have three times and distances that rank first in the state, and numerous others that fall in the top 10 in their events heading into April’s final invites.

According to Athletic.net and DyeStat.com, Plainfield North freshman Marcellus Moore still owns the best 100-meter (10.55 seconds) and 200 (21.28) times in Illinois, which he ran April 8 at Belleville West’s Armstrong Invite.

Moore’s time in the 100 is .18 seconds better than East St. Louis’ Jarrell Anderson, who ranks second, and his mark in the 200 is .4 seconds better than the individual in second place, Edwardsville’s Devonte Tincher, who he defeated in the Belleville West meet.

Lockport junior John Meyer owns the best shot put distance in the state (65 feet, 2 inches), which he collected April 15 at Minooka’s #SmithStrong Invite. He is the defending Class 3A state champion in that event. He ranks seventh in the nation in shot and he is just a foot and a half behind the athlete who ranks third in the country.

Other top individual times for the boys have been posted by Bolingbrook’s Tyler Elmore in the 100 (third, 10.74) and Lincoln-Way West’s Evan Mitchell in the 3,200 (ninth, 9:13.27).

In relays, Plainfield East turned in the fourth-best 4x200 relay time (1:29.12), while Plainfield North has the fifth-best time in the 4x100 relay (42.54).

Minooka’s 4x800 team of Jordan Freese, Matt Mason, Hector Ramos and Soren Knudsen (8:04.82) ranks 11th, while its 4x400 team of Aaron Arroyo, Ramos, Knudsen and Brandon Adams (3:26.87) has the 12th-best time.

Another top performer in the boys field events is Plainfield Central’s Geremiah Lawson, who turned in a 238.5 long jump on April 15 at Downers Grove South’s Mohns Invite. That is just .75 inches behind the leader, United Township’s Jean-Luc Soglohun.

Beside his state-best shot put, Meyer also has turned in the fourth-best mark in discus (179-10), which he also accomplished at the Minooka meet.

Also, Minooka’s Dominic Ruettiger has the 11th-best pole vault (14-3).

Others who have posted times or distances in the top 20 in the state include Joliet West’s Omari Fergison in the 100 (10.86), Providence’s Gavin Jaime in the 400 (49.92), Plainfield South’s Ben Thoms in the 110 hurdles (14.84), Plainfield East’s 4x100 relay (42.88) and Minooka’s Steve Lasinis in long jump (22-2.75).

On the girls side, Dwight co-op’s Daly Galloway owns the sixth-best 1,600 time (4:59.1) and Lincoln-Way East’s Ololade Ayoola has the seventh-best 400 (58.11), Minooka’s Emily Shelton turned in the ninth-best 3,200 (10:53.73) and teammate Mackenzie Callahan owns the 12th-best 800 time (2:15.99).

In the relays, Lockport’s 4x800 (9:33.1) leads the way with the state’s fourth-best showing. That group, consisting of Morgan Bollinger, Kayla Isom, Aubrey Friedrich and Kate Wojcikiewicz, turned in that effort at their own Marszalek Invite last weekend.

Romeoville ranks sixth in both the 4x100 (48.08) and 4x200 (1:42.95).

Jahnetta Jones and Kaniyah Rush are on both squads, with Nia Lee and Ky-

lie Barney joining them in the 4x100, and Iesha Yillah and Kiara Carter running with them in the 4x200.

In field events, Bolingbrook’s Claire Young leads the way with the second-best high jump, a 5-8 mark at the Homewood-Flossmoor Invite on April 8. Bloom Township’s Jelena Rose posted the top effort so far, a 6-1 jump, last weekend. And Lincoln-Way East’s Lauren LaDere ranks eighth in shot put (44-0).

Others who rank among the top 20 competitors in the state in time and distances are Lockport’s Jaclyn Greci in the 200 (25.48), Plainfield South’s Daijah Brown in the 400 (58.56), Bolingbrook’s Kayla Perry in the 400 (58.73), Bolingbrook’s 4x100 relay team (48.57), Plainfield South’s 4x400 relay (4:07.67) and Lincoln-Way East’s 4x400 relay (4:07.85).

Also in the top-20 in the state in field events are Plainfield East’s Katie Wiatrak in high jump (5-4), Providence’s Samantha Spencer in pole vault (11-0) and Joliet West’s Melzina Johnson in long jump (17-8).

• Thursday, April 27, 2017

NEW LENOX – With the wind blowing out, Wednesday’s baseball game between rivals Lincoln-Way West and Lincoln-Way Central promised to be a run-scoring affair.

It was the exact opposite, however, as both starters made this game into a pitchers’ duel.

The Warriors scored three runs in the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie and went on to win the SouthWest Suburban Conference Red game, 4-2. West also won Monday’s meeting, 3-1.

Both teams scored a run in the first, as Central (11-6, 4-2) moved ahead when Dylan Post hit a sacrifice fly to score Adam Brown, who had walked and advanced to second on a single by Cam Post before a passed ball moved both runners into scoring position.

West (13-8-1, 6-0) came right back in the bottom of the first. Anthony Lullo had a one-out single, took third on Mike Majcher’s double and scored on Vinny Schroeder’s single.

Then both starting pitchers settled down.

Warriors starter Marcus Seguin

retired eight in a row until a fourthinning lead off single by Cam Post.

He surrendered five hits, had three strikeouts and walked three in 62/3 innings.

“It was a little rough in the first inning, but that seems to be the way it always is with me,” Seguin said. “I’m excited and nervous when I start, but then I really get settled in and calm after that first inning. I really wanted the complete game against Central, but again, I think I just got too hyped going out in the seventh, walked the first two batters, gave up a run.

“But we got the sweep against Central, and that is key. I’m really excited to beat them because my freshman year I didn’t pitch well against them.”

Central starter Andrew Hancock was equally effective after the first inning. He gave up only five hits and three walks and let no Warrior advance past second base until the sixth.

In the bottom of the sixth, Majcher led off the inning for the Warriors with a long home run over the rightfield fence. Then four consecutive singles, two of which didn’t leave the infield, including an RBI from Kyler Kopacz, made the score 3-1. After an

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20 PIRATES 6, CUBS 5

Pirates beat Cubs, Lester remains winless

By JOHN PERROTTO The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH – Gift Ngoepe, the first African to reach the major leagues, singled in his first plate appearance, and Josh Harrison led off the bottom of the first with a home run Wednesday night to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Cubs.

Ngoepe was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and entered the game in the fourth inning as part of a double switch. He finished 1 for 2 with a walk.

The 27-year-old South African, who signed with the Pirates in 2008 as an amateur free agent, led off the bottom of the fourth with a hit off winless Cubs ace Jon Lester.

A year after winning 19 games in helping the Cubs win their first World Series title since 1908, Lester (0-1) is still looking for his first victory after five starts. The left-hander was tagged for six runs – five earned – and 10 hits in 52/3 innings.

Wade LeBlanc (1-0), who pitched 11/3 scoreless innings in relief of rookie Tyler Glasnow, got the win.

The fifth leadoff home run of Harrison’s career keyed a two-run first that included an RBI double by Francisco Cervelli. Andrew McCutchen and Phil

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The Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo drives in a run with a single off Pirates relief pitcher Wade LeBlanc in the fourth inning Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

Gosselin hit run-scoring doubles in a three-run third that pushed the Pirates’ lead to 5-1.

After the Cubs got within two runs, Josh Bell gave the Pirates a 6-3 lead with a solo home run in the sixth inning off Lester. The rookie first baseman has reached base in 11 straight games.

Anthony Rizzo’s two-run homer deep into the right-field stands in the eighth inning off Daniel Hudson drew the Cubs within 6-5. Tony Watson then got the last four outs for his seventh save in as many chances.

Glasnow remained winless in nine career starts, allowing three runs in 31/3

innings and requiring 89 pitches to get 10 outs.

Rizzo had four RBIs, and Kris Bryant had three hits as the Cubs lost for just the second time in eight games. The Pirates won for the third time in nine games.

Notes: Taking advantage of a day off on Thursday, the Cubs will move up right-hander Kyle Hendrick a day in their rotation, and he will pitch Sunday night against the Red Sox in the finale of a three-game series at Boston.

Lefty Brett Anderson has been moved back a day and will start Monday night against Philadelphia.

• The Cubs’ 1-0 victory over the Pirates on Tuesday night marked the first time since 2011 they won a game without an RBI. The lone run scored on a throwing error by rookie second baseman Alen Hanson in the second inning.

Trainer’s room: Ben Zobrist (back stiffness) got the night off but should return Friday night at Boston. Jason Heyward moved to right field from center field and Jon Jay started in center.

Up next: Cubs: Right-handed pitcher Jake Arrieta (3-0, 3.65 ERA) starts Friday against lefty Drew Pomeranz (1-1, 4.60). Arrieta took a no-hitter into the eighth inning the last time he faced the Red Sox on June 30, 2014.

WHITE SOX 5, ROYALS 2

Sox finally give Quintana run support, sweep K.C.

By DARYL VAN SCHOUWEN

dvanschouwen@suntimes.com

CHICAGO – Jose Quintana brought some ‘tude to the ballpark Wednesday, Avisail Garcia brought his red-hot bat, and the White Sox completed a threegame sweep of the struggling Royals with a 5-2 win for their fourth victory in a row.

It was the first win of the season for Quintana, who was the first Sox pitcher to make three straight starts of at least five innings with zero run support since 1967. Jose Abreu and Todd Frazier gave him two-out, back-to-back RBI doubles against right-hander Nate Karns in the first, and Garcia broke a tie with a 437foot homer to center, his fourth of the season, in the sixth.

He told me, ‘That’s for you,’ ” a beaming Quintana (1-4) said after striking out 10 over six innings of two-run (one earned) ball.

Quintana has been a poster child for pitching consistently well through poor run support throughout his career, but with trade rumors swirling around him

throughout the offseason and spring training, he hadn’t been at his best in his first four starts. He entered with a 6.17 ERA. The All-Star lefty was determined to keep the somewhat surprising Sox on a roll, and they claimed their fourth straight victory to improve to 11-9.

Jose Quintana “I saw it in his face,” Frazier said. “He had some look about him, getting mad at me because I didn’t get the ball back to him in time. I love that stuff.

“I’ll definitely make sure I get it to him quicker from now on. He had a mentality about him, you know, put fear in some hitters’ eyes.”

The Royals, losers of eight straight, haven’t put much fear into anyone lately, but the Sox did what they needed to keep them down.

“Yeah, it was a mission,’ ” Quintana said. “Everybody was doing his job. I needed this outing. It was extra motiva-

tion to win my first one. … I threw the ball well.”

“The thing today was he commanded both sides of the plate,” catcher Geovany Soto said. “Both sides with breaking pitches and elevating hitters’ eye levels with [fastballs].”

Manager Rick Renteria told Quintana after his sixth inning, when he was at 99 pitches, that he would give in to the lefty’s wishes and let him pitch the seventh if the game was tied because Renteria wanted him to have a chance for the decision.

When Garcia put the Sox in front, Renteria turned it over to relievers Dan Jennings, Tommy Kahnle, Nate Jones and David Robertson, who combined for three scoreless innings.

“The epitome of a solid bullpen,” Renteria said. “They’ve been excellent.”

Jennings extended his scoreless streak to six appearances, and Robertson collected his fifth save and 76th as a Sox, passing Terry Forster for sixth all time.

“To sweep these guys early in the season, that’s really important for us,”

Quintana said.

Garcia, who is batting .373 with 17 RBIs, also made a good charging catch and almost turned it into a double play.

No. 9 hitter Leury Garcia, who had three hits in each of the previous two games, homered in the seventh for a fifth run.

What’s going on here? The Sox, in a rebuild, are playing good baseball.

“Everybody is focused and prepared,” Frazier said. “The little things, guys getting here earlier, wanting to get out there and take extra work, and the determination that we’ve got going right now is pretty nice.”

The Sox are running everything out and playing a mostly clean brand of ball.

And having fun.

“That’s it, like little kids,” Frazier said. “You see us before the games. Everybody’s got a handshake, everybody’s got a little thing going with each other.

Win, lose or draw, we’re going to give 100 percent. We know we’ve got Rick Renteria coming in here telling us ‘Nobody’s feeling sorry for you. So pick yourself up. We’re White Sox.’ That’s what we’re going on right now.”

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush

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Ryan Pace begins his third NFL draft as Bears general manager Thursday.

need, I’m hearing Pace and company believe their need for playmakers on defense – which is the top strength of this draft – is great enough that is where they would most likely look at No. 3.

However, because the defensive playmakers run 12 to 15 players deep at the top of this draft, and because there most likely will be a team or three looking to trade up either for a quarterback or one of those defenders, I’m hearing there is a decent chance the Bears could be a team to move down.

Pace confirmed Wednesday there are exploratory calls of that nature taking place.

I think the top three players on the Bears’ board might be Solomon Thomas, Jamal Adams and Malik Hooker, and I think it’s most likely all three will be available when the third pick comes around.

But I’m also hearing it’s quite possible two of them could still be available at, say, 12 where the Bears could trade down to if the Browns are as desperate as I’m hearing they are to trade up and grab Mitchell Trubisky after using the top overall pick on Myles Garrett.

If they can make it, that deal most likely would cost the Bears the third overall pick and net them the 12th pick, two second-round picks – 33 and 52 – and a fourth-rounder.

If the Bears could make the trade, still get either Thomas or Hooker at 12, which I think they could, and set themselves up to pick 33, 36, 52 and 67 on the second day, that would be a great first round.

Draft trades are impossible to force or predict, but in his third draft for the Bears, it’s time for Pace to make a little magic, and that deal would certainly qualify.

• Hub Arkush is executive editor of Pro Football Weekly. Write to him at harkush@profootballweekly.com and follow him on Twitter @Hub_Arkush.

• Thursday, April 27, 2017

NFL mock drafts are really nothing more than an exercise in folly and arrogance.

After all, even general managers, personnel directors, head coaches and team owners can’t know for sure what they’re going to do with their picks until they are on the clock because their decisions are based on all that comes in front of them or comes to them, with the exception of the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, so how can I pretend to know what the Bears or anyone else is going to do?

All we can do is talk to as many people as possible who are involved in the process, chart out all that information and then give you our best educated guess.

Even in that, however, there is a wrinkle. My best friends in the GM and coaching ranks all know each other, and it is often prudent, at times even necessary, for them to run misdirection plays on each other.

For instance, my buddies Sam, Oscar and Moses all know I’m talking to all of them and they are picking 14, 15 and 16, respectively.

All have prospects they like that they don’t want the others to take, so they may tell me they don’t like those players to keep the competition down on them and claim they do like others to encourage the other clubs to look closer at them.

It’s not lying. It’s playing the game, so an additional challenge is to rate how straight each of my buddies and sources is being with me.

I have no idea what Bears GM Ryan Pace is going to do with the third overall pick in the draft, but I can tell you some things I’m pretty sure he’s thinking about based on what I’m hearing from both sources close to him and other folks around the league.

I think Pace really likes Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and would take him at No. 3 if his team were just a bit closer to being competitive.

But with glaring needs at safety, cornerback, five-technique and tight end, and possibly a serious need at left tackle and wide receiver, I believe he has deemed Watson a luxury at No. 3 he can’t afford.

While Alabama tight end O.J. Howard would be fascinating and exciting and would fill a significant

1. Browns – EDGE Myles Garrett, Texas A&M: Garrett is the best player in the 2017 NFL College Draft by a significant margin.

2. 49ers – RB Leonard Fournette, LSU: With Carlos Hyde, running back is one of the few areas where the 49ers don’t have a huge need, but this is the first step in a complete rebuilding program.

3. PROJECTED TRADE — Browns (from Bears) — QB Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina: Browns owner Jimmy Haslam hasn’t learned his lesson after blowing a first-round pick on Johnny Manziel so he gives the Bears the 12th pick, two second-rounder’s and a fourth to take Trubisky who probably isn’t worth the 12th pick the Browns had, but it is his football team and he doesn’t have a knowledgeable personnel guy running this show who can save him from himself. Trubisky may prove to be a great quarterback, he just isn’t value here.

4. Jaguars – QB Deshaun Watson, Clemson: We didn’t see this one coming, but the rumor mills are buzzing that Tom Coughlin has seen enough of Blake Bortles and that he just won’t be able to help himself if he can get Watson without having to move up to do it.

5. Titans – TE O. J. Howard, Alabama: This is extremely high for a tight end, and a bit of a luxury for a team that still needs help in the secondary, but with another top 20 pick and the need to surround Mariota with more playmakers, Jon Robinson gambles that Howard will be the next Gronk.

6. Jets – CB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio St.: The Jets have a huge need at corner, Lattimore is the best in one of the best cornerback drafts ever and to not take him here would be foolish.

7. Chargers – S Jamal Adams, LSU: The Chargers are looking good up front with Melvin Engram and Joey Bosa but need help at safety and the big three are all on the board.

8. Panthers – RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford: We think this is a bit high for the Stanford kid, but there isn’t another one like him in this draft and at 30 Jonathan Stewart even when healthy doesn’t have a lot of tread left on his tires.

9. Bengals – OT Cam Robinson, Alabama: He’s a sure bet at right tackle with his great size and athleticism, and he’s got a real shot to be a Pro Bowler on the left side, as well.

10. Bills – LB Haason Reddick, Temple: Lorenzo Alexander is great on the rush, but Buffalo needs a threedown difference maker, and they think Reddick is the guy.

11. Saints – DL Jonathan Allen, Alabama: Allen should have been a top-three or -four pick worst case were it not for some concerns – which we hear are unfounded – about arthritic shoulders and a lack of natural strength.

12. PROJECTED TRADE — Bears (from Browns) — DE Solomon Thomas, Stanford: The Bears make the trade with the Browns for two reasons. The chance to own three of the top 36 picks and five of the top 67 in this draft is just too much to pass, and, reading the tea leaves, they guessed at least two of the top three players on their board will still be available at 12. This feels strange after using the ninth pick last year on Leonard Floyd and their only real need up front is a five technique, which Thomas is not, but the Bears think he’s the top playmaker on defense in this draft.

13. Cardinals – QB Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech: The Cardinals know the end is nigh for Carson Palmer, but they have the luxury of knowing he’s got at least a year, maybe even two, to mentor a youngster, and they have no glaring needs elsewhere.

14. Eagles – WR John Ross, Washington: This one surprised us too but we’re hearing the Eagles aren’t certain their investments in Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith will pay off.

15. Colts – S Malik Hooker, Ohio State: Uncertainty about his rehab after surgery to repair a torn hip labrum and the small sample size he produced at Ohio St. cause one of the highest-ceilinged players in the draft to fall to here.

16. Ravens – EDGE Derek Barnett, Tennessee: The Ravens’ top priority may very well be a double-digit sack guy and Barnett is a huge bargain this far down in the first round.

17. Washington – WR Corey Davis, Western Michigan: Washington has a real need at wide receiver with the free agency defections of Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson.

18. Titans – CB Kevin King, Washington: Cornerbacks need to fit systems in addition to being great football players, and King brings the size and cover ability the Titans crave.

19. Bucs – RB Dalvin Cook, Florida State: Cook is one of the more exciting play-making backs we’ve seen in a while.

20. Broncos – Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin: This is a case of one of the two or three best players available at No. 20 just happening to meet the Broncos’ greatest need.

21. Lions – OLB Jarrad Davis, Florida: Detroit desperately needs playmakers in its front seven, and Davis is the best one on the board here.

22. Dolphins – CB Quincy Wilson, Florida: Wilson is one of those guys who just might be special – 6-foot1½, 211-pound corners with excellent ball skills are hard to find.

23. Giants – TE David Njoku, Miami: Njoku is a freak of an athlete who may be able to make an instant impact in the passing game but he has a ton of work to do as a blocker.

24. Raiders – S/LB Jabrill Peppers, Michigan: The Raiders need playmakers on defense, and Peppers quite possibly is the best one coming out of school this year.

25. Texans – QB DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame: Bill O’Brien made his bones developing quarterbacks, he desperately needs one in Houston, and most agree Kizer has the best tools of any available this year.

26. Seahawks – CB Marlon Humphrey, Alabama: It is unclear whether the Seahawks are serious or not about dealing Richard Sherman but there is no doubt they need help on the other corner regardless.

27. Chiefs – LB Reuben Foster, Alabama: The Chiefs have a real need at inside linebacker, and Foster is the best available in this draft.

28. Cowboys – CB Tre’Davious White, LSU: Dallas lost three-fourths of its starting secondary in free agency with Brandon Carr, Barry Church and Morris Claiborne all leaving, so this is a best available pick.

29. Packers – OG Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky: D’Onta Foreman and Joe Mixon are also possibilities here but neither is anywhere near as safe pick as Lamp.

30. Steelers – Edge Rusher Charles Harris, Missouri: Harris will have to get comfortable playing on his feet, and you may not want him dropping into coverage for a while, but he should supply instant pressure.

31. Falcons – DE Takkarist McKinley, UCLA: McKinley had 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss last season at UCLA almost strictly on effort and athleticism.

32. Saints – DE Taco Charlton, Michigan: Charlton easily could be a top-15 pick, but as a late bloomer in this outstanding crop of edge rushers, we think he slips and the Saints get lucky here.

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22 CELTICS 108, BULLS 97

Celtics beat Bulls, take 3-2 lead in series

By JIMMY GOLEN

The Associated Press

BOSTON – Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley scored 24 points apiece to help the Boston Celtics beat the Bulls, 108-97, on Wednesday night and take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

After the road team won each of the first four games, the Celtics won at home in Game 5 to earn a chance to eliminate the Bulls on Friday night in Chicago. A Bulls victory would force the series back to Boston for a decisive Game 7 on Sunday.

Dwyane Wade had 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for the Bulls.

But Wade and Robin Lopez were called for technical fouls 32 seconds apart with just under five minutes left, helping the Celtics to a 20-5 run that turned an 84-84 game into a 15-point Boston lead.

The Bulls cut it to nine before Al Horford got loose for a dunk, Wade missed a 3-pointer and then Horford fed Jae Crowder for a layup that made it 108-95 with 99 seconds to play.

Despite the technical fouls, there was little of the tension that characterized Game 4, when Jimmy Butler and Marcus Smart got in each other’s face on the court and continued the criticism in their postgame comments.

Horford had 21 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for Boston, which entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the East. The Celtics lost the first two games at home – with Game 1 just a day after Thomas’ sister died in a car crash.

After Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo broke his thumb, though, the Celtics took Games 3 and 4 in Chica-

go to tie the series.

The Celtics started slowly on their home court, making just one of their first nine shots to fall behind 12-4. Boston missed its first eight 3-point attempts before making three in a row at the end of the first quarter.

Tip-ins: Bulls: Before winning the first two games of the series, Chicago had only won one playoff game in Boston ever – Game 1 of the 2009 first round. ... Butler brought the ball down with 6.2 seconds left in the third quarter and hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Bulls an 8179 lead. ... Isaiah Canaan appeared to lose a contact lens with 9:27 left, forcing the Bulls to call a timeout. ...

The Bulls had 16 turnovers that led to 23 Boston points. The Celtics only had six turnovers, leading to four Bulls points.

Celtics: There were at least nine members of the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in the crowd, and a handful of players from the Boston Bruins as well. ...

Thomas missed his first four shots and didn’t make a basket until a second-chance 3-pointer with 42 seconds left in the first half. ... Gerald Green made his third start, but he played less than 13 minutes and finished with two points after scoring 18 with seven rebounds in Game 4.

Rondo: Rondo, who was the point guard on the 2008 Celtics team that won the franchise’s record 17th NBA title, did not play for the third straight game because of the broken thumb and strained ligament in his right wrist. He was on the court handling a basketball with his left hand before the game, then sat on the Bulls bench in a suit – this one with sleeves – and cheered on his teammates.

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NBA PLAYOFFS

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE

NATIONAL LEAGUE

GB — 1 2½ 2½ 3 GB — 3½ 3½ 6 6½ GB — ½ 4 6½ 7

GB — — — 1 4½ GB — 1½ 3 4½ 8 GB — 3½ 4½ 5 5½

Wednesday’s Results White Sox 5, Kansas City 2 Cleveland 7, Houston 6 Baltimore 5, Tampa Bay 4, 11 innings N.Y. Yankees 3, Boston 1 Seattle 8, Detroit 0 Minnesota at Texas (n) Toronto at St. Louis, ppd.

Oakland at L.A. Angels (n) Thursday’s Games Seattle (Iwakuma 0-2) at Detroit (Verlander 1-2), 12:10 p.m.

Toronto (Lawrence 0-2) at St. Louis (Wainwright 1-3), 12:45 p.m., 1st game Houston (Fiers 0-1) at Cleveland (Kluber 2-1), 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 2-1) at Boston (Sale 1-1), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m., 2nd game Oakland (Graveman 2-0) at L.A. Angels (Nolasco 1-2), 9:07 p.m.

AREA SCHEDULE THURSDAY BASEBALL Argo at Lemont, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Lockport at Homewood-Flossmoor, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Peotone at Grant Park, 4:30 p.m.

Plano at Wilmington, 4:30 p.m.

Stagg at Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m.

Yorkville at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL Joliet Central at Plainfield East, 4:30 p.m.

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

Lockport at Stagg, 4:30 p.m.

Minooka at Oswego, 4:30 p.m.

Peotone at Grant Park, 4:30 p.m.

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

Plano at Wilmington, 4:30 p.m.

Providence at Loyola, 4:30 p.m.

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

Tinley Park at Lemont, 4:30 p.m.

Yorkville at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

SOCCER Coal City at Manteno, 4:30 p.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor at Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way Central at Naperville North Invite, TBA Lincoln-Way West at Bradley-Bourbonnais, 6:30 p.m.

Lockport at Burlington, IA Notre Dame Invite, TBA Morris at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield North at Joliet Central, 6:30 p.m.

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

Romeoville at Minooka, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Wilmington at Peotone, 4:30 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL Homewood-Flossmoor at Lincoln-Way West, 5:30 p.m.

Joliet Central at Oswego East, 5:30 p.m.

Lemont at Oak Forest, 5:45 p.m.

Lincoln-Way Central at Stagg, 5:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Sandburg, 5:30 p.m.

Lockport at Andrew, 5:30 p.m.

Oswego at Joliet West, 5:30 p.m.

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

Providence at Brother Rice, 6 p.m.

Romeoville at Plainfield North, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS WATER POLO Bradley-Bourbonnais at Lincoln-Way East, 5 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West at Lockport, 5 p.m.

GIRLS WATER POLO Lincoln-Way East at Bradley-Bourbonnais, 5 p.m.

Lockport at Lincoln-Way West, 5 p.m.

BOYS TRACK & FIELD Plainfield East, Plainfield North, Plainfield South at Plainfield Central Hunt Invite, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way West at Oak Forest invite, 4:30 p.m.

Plainfield East, Plainfield North, Plainfield South at Plainfield Central Hunt Invite, 4:30 p.m.

Romeoville at Reavis Relays, 4:30 p.m.

BADMINTON SPC meet at Joliet Central, 4:30 p.m.

SWSC Blue meet at Homewood-Flossmoor, 4:45 p.m.

SWSC Red meet at Lincoln-Way Central, 4 p.m.

COLLEGE BASEBALL JJC at South Suburban, 3 p.m.

Lewis at St. Francis, 7 p.m.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL Judson at St. Francis (2), 5 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS Second Round (Best-of-7) Wednesday Nashville 4, St. Louis 3, Nashville leads series 1-0 Edmonton at Anaheim (n) Thursday N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Nashville at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Washington, 7 p.m.

Sunday St. Louis at Nashville, 2 p.m.

Anaheim at Edmonton, 6 p.m.

Monday Washington at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m.

WHAT TO WATCH THURSDAY NFL 7 p.m.: NFL Draft, first round, at Philadelphia, ESPN, NFL MLB Noon: Regional coverage, Atlanta at N.Y. Mets or Seattle at Detroit, MLB 6 p.m.: Regional coverage, N.Y. Yankees at Boston or Houston at Cleveland (5 p.m.), MLB NBA 6 p.m.: NBA Playoffs, Eastern Conference, first round, Game 6, Toronto at Milwaukee, TNT 8:30 p.m.: NBA Playoffs, Western Conference, first round, Game 6, San Antonio at Memphis, TNT NHL 6 p.m.: Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eastern Conference, semifinal, Game 1, N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, CNBC 6:30 p.m.: Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eastern Conference, semifinal, Game 1, Pittsburgh at Washington, NBCSN COLLEGE BASEBALL 6:30 p.m.: LSU at Alabama, ESPN2 GOLF 11 a.m.: LPGA Tour, Volunteers of America Texas Shootout, first round, at Irving, Texas, TGC 2:30 p.m.: PGA Tour, Zurich Classic of New Orleans, first round, at Avondale, La., TGC 9:30 p.m.: European PGA Tour, Volvo China Open, second round, at Beijing, TGC SOCCER 2 p.m.: Premier League, Manchester United at Manchester City, NBCSN 7 p.m.: FIFA Beach World Cup, Bahamas vs. Switzerland, at Nassau, Bahamas, FS1

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Wednesday’s Results Pittsburgh 6, Cubs 5 Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 7, Miami 4 Atlanta 8, N.Y. Mets 2 Toronto at St. Louis, ppd.

Washington at Colorado (n) San Diego at Arizona (n) L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco (n) Thursday’s Games Miami (Volquez 0-2) at Philadelphia (Hellickson 3-0), 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Dickey 1-2) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 1-1), 12:10 p.m.

Toronto (Lawrence 0-2) at St. Louis (Wainwright 1-3), 12:45 p.m., 1st game Washington (Gonzalez 2-0) at Colorado (Senzatela 3-0), 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Urias 0-0) at San Francisco (Moore 1-3), 2:45 p.m.

Toronto at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m., 2nd game San Diego (Weaver 0-1) at Arizona (Walker 2-1), 8:40 p.m.

Central Division W L Pct 11 9 .550 11 9 .550 11 9 .550 10 10 .500 7 14 .333 East Division W L Pct Baltimore 14 6 .700 New York 12 7 .632 Boston 11 9 .550 Tampa Bay 11 12 .478 Toronto 6 14 .300 West Division W L Pct Houston 14 7 .667 Oakland 10 10 .500 Los Angeles 10 12 .455 Texas 9 12 .429 Seattle 9 13 .409

Cleveland White Sox Detroit Minnesota Kansas City

Monday Toronto 118, Milwaukee 93, Toronto leads series 3-2 Atlanta 111, Washington 101, series tied 2-2 Golden State 128, Portland 103, Golden State wins series 4-0 Tuesday Houston 105, Oklahoma City 99, Houston wins series 4-1 San Antonio 116, Memphis 103, San Antonio leads series 3-2 Utah 96, L.A. Clippers 92, Utah leads series 3-2 Wednesday Boston 108, Bulls 97, Boston leads series 3-2 Washington 103, Atlanta 99, Washington leads series 3-2 Thursday Toronto at Milwaukee, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Memphis, 8:30 p.m.

Friday Washington at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Bulls, 7 p.m.

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

Saturday x-Milwaukee at Toronto, TBA x-Memphis at San Antonio, TBA

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Central Division W L Pct Cubs 12 9 .571 Milwaukee 12 11 .522 Cincinnati 10 12 .455 St. Louis 9 11 .450 Pittsburgh 9 12 .429 East Division W L Pct Washington 14 6 .700 Philadelphia 10 9 .526 Miami 10 9 .526 New York 8 12 .400 Atlanta 7 12 .368 West Division W L Pct Colorado 14 7 .667 Arizona 14 8 .636 Los Angeles 10 11 .476 San Diego 8 14 .364 San Francisco 7 14 .333

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FAITH

Still faithful to God after all these years Church puts no limits on what God can do

If you go n WHAT: Singspiration n WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday n WHERE: Crystal Lawns Church of the

By DENISE M. BARAN–UNLAND

Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road, Joliet

dunland@shawmedia.com

JOLIET – Ken McGee of Plainfield remembers when Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene opened 50 years ago.

He was 14.

But, at the time, McGee was less interested in the new church than he was in a certain girl, whom he later married at Crystal Lawns.

Ken and Sheila McGee first met in Sunday school at the First Church of the Nazarene in Joliet, which was located on Cass Street at the time.

“She sat in the front row,” Ken said.

“The boys sat in the back row.”

But when Crystal Lawns opened as a church plant of the downtown church, Ken’s family, as well as Sheila’s family, made the move. Ken said he participated in an active teen group, led by a man who was in his 50s.

“He played ball with us, and he opened up his house for a lot of these teen group meetings,” Ken said, adding with a grin, “They had ping pong.”

During the years Ken and Sheila were raising their family, they attended a Nazarene church in Chicago that was larger and offered a variety of sports activities for kids.

But Ken and Sheila maintained their ties with Crystal Lawns and came back full time about 10 years ago, Ken said. They help with many of the church’s events and ministries.

Ken has archived hundreds of photos for this weekend’s 50th anniversary celebration.

Through the years, Ken said Crystal Lawn’s attendance rose to a high of 200 (with three buses transporting children to church) and a low of 20 in 2011, but he said he felt Crystal Lawns could grow again.

“A lot of times, we put limits on what God is able to do,” Ken said.

“And we shouldn’t.”

Even the music ministry suffered, although now Crystal Lawns has a full praise band with Ken “banging around on the drums,” he said.

“For a while, it was just the piano and myself,” Ken said.

But in the past few years, attendance and participation both have soared. Ken credits the current pastor, Tyler Hubbell, and Tyler’s wife, Liz Hubbell, for the growth.

n ETC: A concert of various music sung

at the church. Hymns by special singers connected with the church. Congregational singing. Public invited. n INFO: Call 815-436-3380 or visit clnaz.org.

If you go n WHAT: 50th anniversary celebration n WHEN: 10 a.m. Sunday n WHERE: Crystal Lawns Church of the

Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road, Joliet

n ETC: Presentation by District Superinten-

dent Larry McKain. Potluck. Public invited.

n INFO: Call 815-436-3380 or visit clnaz.org.

Photos provided

ABOVE: Members of Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene in Joliet gather 50 years ago for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site where the church is now located on Caton Farm Road. The church is holding an anniversary celebration this Saturday and Sunday.

RIGHT: Pastor Tyler Hubbell, 25, is pictured with his wife, Liz Hubbell. Attendance has grown at Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene since the Hubbells came to the church almost three years ago. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ken and Sheila McGee of Plainfield have played integral parts in Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene since the church opened 50 years ago, when they were teens.

But Tyler also gives credit to Crystal Lawns’ youth pastor, Jake Booher, as well as Jake’s wife, Maddie Booher.

Renewal for Crystal Lawns

Tyler, 25, came to Crystal Lawns nearly three years ago, “right out of Olivet,” Ken said, referring to Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, where Tyler attended school.

Crystal Lawns was Tyler’s first fulltime pastor position. He didn’t know what to expect but was excited about the possibilities. He shared his vision was Ken and Sheila, who took Tyler out to dinner during his first week at the church.

Pastoring a small congregation brought challenges Tyler hadn’t anticipated.

“For instance, when I was first here, I watched a lot of YouTube videos about how to fix things around the building,” Tyler said. “There was no

one available to do those things.”

But wanting “to be faithful in what God called him to do,” Tyler added a family night on Thursday night that includes games, crafts and music for kids in preschool through sixth grade; a teen youth group; small groups of Bible study for adults; and a nursery staffed by workers who are background-checked and child-safety approved.

People responded to Tyler’s efforts to draw people in. Thursday night attendance averages 70, Tyler said, and that includes folks outside the church.

About 55 people attend Sunday morning worship services. Tyler anticipates that number will be closer to 95 this Sunday. He’s anticipating the day it reaches 100.

“I look at our church and think, ‘How cool would it be if there would be a need for another church in Plainfield or wherever?’ ” Tyler said. “We are beginning to think along those lines.”

FAITH CALENDAR church. To purchase, call 815-727-4746.

• Vendors sought – Deadline is June 1. For The United Methodist Church, New Lenox. Old Campground Festival on June 24 on the church’s campgrounds. Call 815-4858271, ext. 52.

April 27 • Lunch and Learn – Noon to 1:30 p.m.; also May 4, Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. Torah study. $5.

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

• “The Center” – 6:30 to 9 p.m.; also May 4, The Hub, 1303 Schoolhouse Road, No. 3, New Lenox. Free food, games, hang time, music, inspirational talk for teens.

For information, call 815-474-2569, email info@thecenteryouth.org or visit www. thecenteryouth.org or www.facebook.com/ cycteennight.

• Family night – 6:45 to 8 p.m.; also May 4, Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road, Joliet. For information, call 815-436-3380.

April 28 • Women’s Bible Study – 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For information, call 815485-8271.

• Fish fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout.

Call 815-723-3827.

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

• Services – 7 p.m., Joliet Jewish Con-

April 29 • Gift Shop open – Also April 30. After all Masses, St. Andrew the Apostle Parish hall, 505 Kingston, Romeoville. For information, call 815-886-6587.

• Community Spring Flea Market – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First and Santa Cruz Lutheran, 55 W. Benton St., Joliet. Free admission. For information, call 815-722-4800.

• Saturday services – 9 a.m., Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. Call 815-741-4600 or visit www. jolietjewishcongregation.com.

• “Before the Flood” film – 1 to 3:30 p.m., Joliet Franciscan Center, 1433 Essington Road, Joliet. Leonardo DeCaprio discusses climate changes with scientists, activists and world leaders. First released in 2016 on the National Geographic channel.

Free. Refreshments and discussion. For information, call 815-725-8735.

• Spring Fling – 1 to 3 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1015 Winthrop Ave., Joliet. Free crafts to make kite and May Day basket. Also a cookie walk, free snacks, walking tacos and Rice Krispies treats.

For information, call 815-725-6687 or visit www.westpresjoliet.org.

• Confession – 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 710 W. Marion St., Joliet. For information, call 815-727-4746.

• Pulled Pork Dinner – 4 to 7 p.m., Hope United Methodist Church, 2506 Caton Farm Road, Joliet. Pulled pork, cole slaw, chips, dessert. $10 (adults).

April 30 • Experience Youth Group – Discussion is 8:45 a.m. Worship is 10:20 a.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. Meet in youth room. For information, call 815-485-8271.

• Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory – 9:40 a.m., St. Mary Nativity Church, 706 N. Broadway St., Joliet.

• Blessing of the Bikes – 11 a.m., St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church of Joliet and Kendall County, Christ Campus, 2800 Grove Road, Joliet. Gates open 10 a.m. Benefits The Great Barn development.

For information, call 815-725-6800, or visit secec.net.

• “The Sultan and the Saint” – 3 p.m., College of Dupage, McAninch Arts Center (The MAC), 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.

Docudrama on Saint Francis of Assisi walking across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik al Kamil, in order to obtain peace. Narrated

by Jeremy Irons. Might be inappropriate for children younger than 12. View trailer at www.SultanAndTheSaintfilm.com. For information, email Reema@rreventmanagement.com.

• “A Centennial of Faith in Song” – 4 p.m., Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet. Cathedral

choirs under direction of James Grzadzinski, director of music, assisted by Dick Siegel, associate organist. For information, call 815-722-6653, ext. 222, email music@straymond.net, or visit www.straymond.net.

May 1 • St. Patrick’s Food Pantry – 9 to 11:30 a.m., 710 W. Marion St., Joliet. For those living in the 60436 zip code. For information, call the St. Patrick parish office at 815-727-4746.

• “The Wesleyan Way” Small Group – 6:45 p.m., United Methodist Church of New Lenox, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For information, call 815-485-8271.

• Chapel Bible Study – 7 p.m., United Methodist Church of New Lenox, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. New members encouraged. For current topic and information, call 815-485-8271.

• Erich Deptolla’s Bible Study – 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For current topic and information, call 815-485-8271.

• Michael Johnston’s Bible Study Group – 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox. For current topic and information, call 815-485-8271.

May 2 • Bible Study – 9:15 to 11 a.m., St. Mary Nativity, Nativity Room, 706 N. Broadway St., Joliet. RSVP to Joyce Traina at 815-7269138.

• Holocaust Program – 11 a.m., Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. Presented by Hufford Junior High School students. Free and open to the public. For information, call 815-741-4600.

• Tchaikovsky’s Divine Liturgy – 7:30 p.m., Lewis University, St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville. Presented by Lewis University choir. Lewis University Chamber Choir, which will perform several choral songs, including a new composition by Timothy Bowlby, senior lecturer in Music at Lewis University. Both choirs will sing “Evening Hymn” by H. Balfour Gardiner. For information, visit www.lewisu.edu.

May 3 • Confession – 3 to 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 710 W. Marion St., Joliet. For information, call 815-7274746.

• AWANA – 6:15 p.m., Parker Road Bible Church, 18512 Parker Road, Mokena. Kids learn Bible verses, sing songs and play games. For information, call 708-463-1125.

• Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults – 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through May 24, St. Mary Immaculate Parish, upper meeting room, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

For information, email Brian Trishman at itsinthefinish@sbcglobal.net.

See FAITH CALENDAR, page 26

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UPCOMING • Pillowcase Project – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

June 24, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Joliet.

Needed volunteer sewers and crafters to help assemble 1,000 pillow cases for shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child. Need donations of sewing machines sergers, fabric, cutting mats, rotary cutters, rulers, thread, pins, pincushions, marking pens/pencils, small scissors, irons, ironing boards, tapestry needles, fray check, felt for needle books, fabric glue, needle book die(s) and die-cut machine. For information, email OCC3RiversIL@gmail.com or call Diane Sharp at 815-557-5281.

• SMI Spartan 5K Fun Run/Walk – Registration ends May 17. Event is May 20.

Benefits St. Mary Immaculate Parish School in Plainfield. $15 (kids 2K) and $30 (5K).

Register at http://shawurl.com/3257. For information, email Jason Wojciechowski at jwojo1666@comcast.net.

• The Big Serve – Event is May 6 and May 7. Community service weekend with many projects. Hosted by Community Christian Church, Plainfield United Methodist Church, Hope United Methodist Church, St. Mary Immaculate Parish, the Village of Plainfield.

Volunteers needed. For information, visit www.thebigserve.info.

gregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., Joliet. For information, call 815-741-4600.

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ONGOING • Adoration Chapel – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday, St. Patrick’s Church, 710 W. Marion St., Joliet. For information, call 815-727-4746.

• Aluminum tabs – St. Mary Nativity Catholic School’s Team Green is collecting aluminum tabs from beverages for the Ronald McDonald House in Winfield. For information, call 815-722-8518.

• Aluminum tabs – St. Mary Immaculate Parish Deacon James R. Sossong is collecting aluminum tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. For information, call Sossong at 815-436-8715.

• Christmas in the Holy Land Pilgrimage – Nov. 28 through Dec. 7. Led by the Rev. Peter Jankowski from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Joliet. For information, email Ceci Triska at ceci.triska@gmail. com or call 979-543-8575 and leave a message.

• Fundraiser for new church building – St. Jude of Joliet will sell raffle tickets after all Masses in April and May (except Easter).

Mass times are 4 p.m. Saturdays; and 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon Sundays, 2200 McDonough St., Joliet. Prizes include $3,000 cash, plus Blackhawks and Cubs World Champion framed posters. Drawing is 1 to 4 p.m. June 4 and will include food and cash bar. For information, call 815-725-2209.

• Kids and Company Preschool in partnership with the United Methodist Church of New Lenox – Now accepting registration for the 2017-18 school year, 339 W. Haven Ave. Ages 2 through 5. For information, call 815-485-9504.

• Little Free Pantry – Hope United Methodist, Caton Farm Road, Joliet. Accessible 24 hours a day.

• Mary’s Prayer Warriors – A ministry of the St. Mary Nativity Lay Apostolate in Joliet. For information, call 815-723-7141.

• Recycling – Joliet Jewish Congregation collects inkjet/laser cartridges and cellphones to recycle. Drop them off at the office. It has a newspaper/magazine recycling container at the Campbell Street entrance.

For information, call 815-741-4600.

• Sacraments – For children in third through eighth grade who haven’t received baptism, Communion or reconciliation. For information, contact Nanci Smith, Saint Mary Nativity, at 815-726-4073 or nsmith@ stmarynativity.org.

• St. Mary Immaculate Parish registration for the 2017-18 school year – 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. State-of-the-art STEM lab. Third through eighth grades. Four master teachers in religion, technology, reading and special education, to enhance our curriculum for all-day kindergarten. Visit www.smischool.org or call 815-436-3953.

• “Stories on the Journey: A Homiletic Biography (Cycle B Homilies) (Stories on Journey: A Homiletic Biography) (Volume 2) Paperback” – By the Rev. Peter G. Jankowski, pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Joliet. Proceeds benefit the

Joliet preschool students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

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Photo provided

Front row, from left: Lauren Klump, Emma Hovland, Bryan Galang, Andrea Broniewicz, Faith Nolasco and Abigail Pintoy. Back row, front left: Brandon Czerak, Andre Tan, Georgia Jackson, Joey O’Connell, David O’Leary and Liam Jarot.

Plainfield school projects strike gold at regional science fair PLAINFIELD – On March 10, 12 students showed their projects at the Regional Science Fair at University of St. Francis in Joliet.

All 10 projects won gold medals and all 10 projects were selected to compete at the state fair in May at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Three projects earned perfect scores

and four won awards for best in category.

The participants include: Andrea Broniewicz, Brandon Czerak, Brian Galang, Emma Hovland, Georgia Jackson, Liam Jarot, Lauren Klump, Faith Nolasco, Joey O’Connell, David O’Leary, Abby Pintoy and Andre Tan.

– The Herald-News

Photo provided

St. Mary Nativity preschool students Laynie and Harper Johnson made leprechaun costumes for St. Patrick’s Day. Preschool students at St. Mary Nativity School in Joliet celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by making leprechaun outfits. They also played games and made leprechaun food.

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Continued from page 25 May 4 • National Day of Prayer Breakfast – 6 to 8 a.m., Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook. For information, contact Ruth Newell at 630-244-8048, rnewellm25@aol.com, or visit www. nationaldayofprayer.org.

• National Day of Prayer – 9 a.m. to noon, 1 Towne Center Blvd., Shorewood.

For information, contact Jean Blidy, at 815744-0447, pathwayshorewood@comcast. net, or visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

• National Day of Prayer – 11:30 a.m. to noon, Southwest corner of Route 59 and Lockport Street, Plainfield. For information, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

• National Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service – Noon to 1 p.m., Jacob Henry Mansion Old Central Church, 15 S. Richards

St., Joliet. For information, contact Minister Naurice Moffett at 815-723-9445 or nmoffett@mtzionjoliet.org. For information about National Day of Prayer, visit www. nationaldayofprayer.org.

• National Day of Prayer – 1 p.m., St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church, 706 N. Broadway St., Joliet. For information about National Day of Prayer, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

• National Day of Prayer – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hickory Creek Community Church, 10660 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort. For information, contact Tracy DeGraaf at 708-691-5091 or tracyjdegraaf@gmail.com, or visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

• National Day of Prayer – 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lockport City Hall, third floor council chamber, 222 E. 9th St., Lockport.

Hosted by Lockport Prayer Warriors. For information, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.

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Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am Pastor Rebekkah Lohrmann

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 410 S. Jefferson St., Lockport 815-838-0187 Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00, 10:00 & 11:45 a.m.

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

LEMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

25 W. Custer, Lemont Church Phone & Prayer Hotline 630-257-5210 Pastor Hyo Sun Oh Sunday Worship 8:30 am and 10:45am Happy Hands Methodist Pre-School 630-257-3112 lemontumc@gmail.com

Sunday Service 10:00am Plainfield Academy Rt 59 & Lockport St. Plainfield Pastor Dennis Taylor www.lakesideworshipcenter.org

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1000 S. Washington Street, Lockport (815) 838-1017

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ROCKDALE Extraordinary & Ordinary Forms

Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

Email: lumclockport@ameritech.net www.lumclockport,org Pastor Phil Sheets

ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH

401 Brassel, Lockport 1 Block So. of Bruce Rd. Come pray the Mass of all time.

Sunday 10:00 AM Church Phone 815-723-3291 Saturday 4:15 PM (English) Sat.-4:15 p.m., Sun.-9:30 a.m., 11:30 (Polish) Visit: fsspjolietwordpress.com Handicap access w/covered entry For complete Mass Schedule

PRIESTLY FRATERNITY OF ST. PETER

Broadway & Ruby St., Joliet • 815-726-4031

Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:00, 10:30,12:00 Noon & 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Mornings: (M,W,F) 8:30 a.m.

Church open daily for Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH Kosciol Sw. Krzyza Elizabeth and Ross St, Joliet • 815-726-4031

Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Polish) Weekday Mornings: (T,TH) 8:30 a.m.

FIRST & SANTA CRUZ LUTHERAN CHURCH

55 W. Benton Street, Joliet 9am Holy Communion 10am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 11am Misa Bilingüe Blessing Bench Food Pantry (Wed) Lenten Soup & Service (Wed) 6:00pm Pastor Keith Forni 815 722 4800

ST. EDWARD AND CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

206 N. Midland Joliet, IL 60435 www.SECEC.net (815) 725-6800 7:30 & 9:15 AM Sundays All are welcome to belong and become Everyone is invited to communion at God's table MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH L.C.M.C.

Jefferson St. & Houbolt Rd., Joliet 815.741.4488 mlcjoliet.org Sunday Morning Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 Traditional 11:00 Family Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:30 Christian Education for Adults & Children

Wednesday Evening Worship: 7:15 Rev. David Nygard, Senior Pastor Pr. Kurt Hoover, Associate Pastor Pr. David Stier, Youth Pastor

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Sterling Ave. & High St. • Joliet, IL

5:30 pm Sundays 8:00 am 10:45 am

Saturdays

Catholic Church

815-726-4474

Saturday Vigil Mass...............4:15 PM Sunday Mass .........................9:00 AM Monday to Friday..................7:30 AM

1910 Black Road Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 725-1606

Call Kelly at 815-280-4111 to share your worship times

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LCMS 310 N. Broadway, Joliet (815) 722-3567 www.stpeterjoliet.org www.stpeterschool-joliet.org 8:00 am & 10:45 am Sunday Divine Services 9:30 am Sunday School & Bible Study 10:00 am Sunday Service on WJOL 1340 AM Rev. Karl Hess, Pastor

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Enjoy chocolate in moderation Dear Doctors: I have read about the health benefits of dark chocolate for the brain and the heart, but that it must contain about 80 percent chocolate to be effective. How much sugar or additives (nuts, fruit) can be added before chocolate loses its health benefits?

Dear Reader: Ah, chocolate, a food that so often inspires a passionate response. The fact it also offers a host of proven health benefits seems almost too good to be true.

A number of studies over the years have linked cocoa, the basic building block of chocolate, to cardiovascular benefits, cancer prevention, a lower risk of stroke, better blood flow to the brain, lower blood pressure and improved insulin metabolism.

Cocoa also contains important minerals, including zinc, iron, magnesium and potassium.

With your question about the percentage of cocoa in a chocolate product, you’ve zeroed in on the vital detail. At what point does chocolate go from being just another kind of candy to becoming a beneficial food?

Let’s start with a bit of background.

Chocolate is derived from cocoa beans, which are the seeds of the cacao tree, a small, shade-loving evergreen in the tropical regions of the Americas. These beans are high in a substance known as flavonols – sometimes also referred to as flavonoids.

Flavonols, which fall into the category of antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory properties.

The catch is that cocoa – or pure chocolate – is quite bitter. That means sweetening agents and milk solids are added to make it more palatable. Depending on the percentage of cocoa in any particular preparation, the result is a product that contains varying degrees of sugar and calories. And while cocoa has proven health benefits, sugar definitely does not.

When it comes to the health benefits of

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ASK THE DOCTORS Elizabeth Ko and Eve Glazier chocolate, the higher the percentage of cocoa content, the better. Sixty percent cocoa is widely considered the minimum when looking to a chocolate product for health benefits. But don’t rely solely on the words “dark chocolate” when looking at the label.

In the U.S., a product with as little as 35 percent cocoa may be designated as dark chocolate. European chocolates set the bar a bit higher, with a minimum of 43 percent cocoa. And if you’re one of those who love white chocolate, we’re afraid there’s some bad news. White chocolate is made from the fat of the cocoa bean and contains no actual cocoa at all.

And now, amid all this amazing chocolate news, a bit of a reality check.

A group of scientists from Harvard who reviewed the data from 24 studies pinpointing various health benefits associated with cocoa found the average dose of flavonols ingested by the test subjects was 400 milligrams a day. Turns out, that’s the equivalent of (are you sitting down?) eight bars of dark chocolate, or 30 bars of milk chocolate a day.

If you want to match that intake, cocoa supplements are available that skip the sweeteners and fillers that make chocolate so delicious. But if you’re going to add actual chocolate to your diet, limit it to 2 ounces a day, and go with as high a percentage as you will actually enjoy.

• 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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variety of reasons. Among them, because they are angry and enjoy taking it out on others; because they themselves have been bullied; because it gives them a sense of power; or simply because they enjoy it. Not knowing your “friend,” I can’t guess what’s driving her behavior. I suggest you ask her what her reason is, and after you hear her answer, you re-evaluate whether to distance yourself from her because, with bullies, the target can change and no one is safe.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – You’ll impress someone in a position to influence your future.

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Don’t take a chance when it comes to health and your physical well-being.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Listen to what’s being said or offered to you, but don’t feel obli-

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) – A partnership will undergo changes, but if you work as a unit, you will come up with a workable solution that is fair for everyone involved. Share your ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Work on how you present yourself. Spruce up your appearance. A professional look will help you advance quickly. Follow proper protocol and assume responsibility for your actions. Use intelligence and moderation instead of applying pressure to someone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Attend events that include people who work in your industry.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Do the legwork if you want to bring about change. Improvements to your appearance or methods will give you the boost you need to advance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Socialize or make special plans with a loved one. Having something to look forward to will give you the incentive to get things done and go out and enjoy life. Romance is encouraged.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – One of your peers or superiors will be evasive or will withhold information that you need to do your job. Protect your health and well-being. Don’t take unnecessary risks. Choose intelligence over discord.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Get together

with people who have motivated or inspired you to follow your dreams. Attending a reunion or hosting a gathering at your place is favored.

Avoid travel and impulsive people.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Keep your emotions out of the mix when dealing with friends, relatives or partners. A pragmatic approach to what you want to pursue will help you avoid failure.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Use your imagination to come up with a plan that will alleviate stress and ease your financial situation. Don’t donate, lend or borrow money or possessions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Find out what’s expected of you before you agree to take on a new project or position. Someone is likely to mislead you if you don’t ask direct questions.

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For Better or For Worse

TRABAJO GENERAL

Reciclaje de plastico (Plastic Recycling) esta empleando para trabajo general en primero y Segundo turno. Overtime garantizado cada fin de semana todo el a`rio, tiempo y medio despues de 40 horas.

Empesando a $9.00 dolares por hora.

711 E. Benton St. Joliet, IL 60432 Llame a Ray Cortez al 708-288-2401

WAREHOUSE - CLERK

Job qualifications and duties include but are not limited to the following:

ADMINISTRATOR – FT 40 hours/wk $80,000- $110,000 GRUNDY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements in order to be considered.

Send resume and salary requirements to HR@grundyco.org For more information visit: www.grundyco.org

Basic computer skills Shipping (Previous experience with UPS software a plus) Receiving Inventory Control Kit assembly (Ability to identify electronic components a plus) Ability to handle heavy lifting Must have a valid driver's license (some driving is required) Must be able to show proof of American Citizenship

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH – FT

For busy surgery center in the Joliet area. Experience required.

No weekends holidays or call. Benefits available

Please fax resume to 866-430-7258

Health Care - Long Term Experience Preferred.

★ CNA'S (All Shifts) ★ RN-Days & Nights ★ SOCIAL SERVICES Apply in person at: Lakewood Center 14716 S. Eastern Ave. Plainfield, IL 60544 www.lakewoodnursingcenter.com

Health Care

CNA CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - Full Time

Clinical Instructor for high school CNA program for the 2017-2018 school year. Requirements: Must be Registered Nurse in State of Illinois for 2 years. Must have 1 year nursing experience with direct care in a nursing home or a certified skilled unit of a hospital. Must complete an Approved Evaluator Workshop. Must have American Heart Association BLS CPR instructor certification. This is a shared position between Wilco and Grundy Area Vocational Center. Location of clinicals: Plainfield & Morris. EEOC. Apply online at www.wilco.k12.il.us

WILL COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY in Shorewood is currently looking to fill a couple of positions.

Applicants must be 21+ and have animal experience.

Positions may include but are not limited to

Dog Room Attendant, Cat Room Attendant & Driver / Maintenance.

To apply, please stop in & ask for Sandra Lopez.

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood

DELIVERY DRIVER

CUSTOM CABINETS

The qualified candidate for this position will make deliveries of custom cabinets and woodwork with a focus on timeliness and customer service. The Delivery Driver will off-load materials at each stop, and place products into the customer's homes.

If you are a reliable self-starter, have a positive attitude, able to perform heavy lifting and have a clean DMV record, a career with Arbor Mills may be the right fit for you!

Comprehensive Benefits and Excellent Compensation.

To apply: Fax your resume to: 815-727-4099 Mail to: Arbor Mills, 405 W. Caton Farm Rd., Lockport, IL 60441 Or apply in person

DRIVER/LABORER

Nature Environmental Services is seeking a Class B CDL driver to service septic and sewer accounts. Full or part time positions. Clean MVR & 2 years driving experience.

Drug testing and physical required. $17.00 per hour.

Must be able to drive a 10 speed. Call 815-933-7600

GRANTS COMPLIANCE / COORDINATOR

OFFICE ASSISTANT - TEMPORARY PART-TIME City of Joliet

The City of Joliet is accepting applications for a temporary parttime office assistant May through September. This position performs a variety of clerical functions at the Information Desk of City Hall, including data entry, responding to resident inquiries/complaints in person or by telephone, and processing mail. Excellent customer service skills a plus, requires data entry and/or typing skills at a rate of 40 wpm. Bi-lingual skills in Spanish preferred.

Salary range is $11.78 - $16.74 per hour, NO BENEFITS.

Applications are available on the City's website: www.cityofjoliet.info or at the Human Resources office, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432.

Application deadline is April 28, 2017 at 4:30 pm., or until filled.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMPLOYER

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) position available at Grundy County Special Education Cooperative for the upcoming school year. Serving students ages 3-21. Competitive salary structure and excellent benefit package.

Apply to Neil Sanburg, Executive Director, at 725 School Street, Morris, IL 60450, or fill out an application at grundyspecialed.org.

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Nurses (RN)

Lewis Univ. seeks Nurses (RN) for direct care & lab coord roles. Apply: jobs.lewisu.edu The Herald-News Classified It works.

friendly. Lost Friday, April 14 near Caton Ave in Joliet. 815-715-8744

Archery Bow - Matthews Craze 11

Camouflage in color, in a green hard case.

Lost Wed, March 29 in Bourbonnais, IL at Super 8 Motel.

815-954-9371

Black Scooter

Last seen at Willy World Scooters on North Reed in Joliet.

BIG REWARD!

815-729-0037 or 815-744-4488 LOST SHELTIE KALLIE

US Mail: 1220 West Lakeview Court, Romeoville IL 60446 Fax: 630-378-3519 Email: HR@tbrelectronics.com

Local not-for-profit agency seeks qualified person for part-time Grants Compliance / Coordinator position. Non-profit accounting experience required; Bachelor's Degree in accounting preferred.

Prior grant management experiences a plus. Computer proficiency required. Email cover letter/resume to lnino@wcccc.net no later than May 5, 2017. No phone calls. Equal Opportunity Employer

17 years old, partially blind but very

New Information

Please visit our website www.tbrelectronics.com to download application and submit to:

TBR Electronics

Animal Care

Grey & Black Tabby “Norman”

LPN or RN - Adult Care for 28 Year Old Male

Please do not call her or chase her.

If seen please call (815) 290-9531

Will Train. No exp. needed. No lifting req. 815-222-2201

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ASK A LAWYER DAY Free Legal Consultation SATURDAY APRIL 29TH 9AM – NOON Call: Chicagoland: 800-678-4009 Outside Chicago: 800-252-8908E mail: askalawyerday@isba.org Skype: isbalaw1 PSA from the ISBA

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ASK A LAWYER DAY Free Legal Consultation SATURDAY APRIL 29TH 9AM – NOON Call: Chicagoland: 800-678-4009 Outside Chicago: 800-252-8908E mail: askalawyerday@isba.org Skype: isbalaw1 PSA from the ISBA

LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED! Be your own boss. Flexible hours.

Unlimited earning potential Must be 21 with valid U.S. driver's license, insurance & reliable vehicle.

Call 855-401-1161

Note: Each Auction Will Take Place At The Individual Building Locations

Joliet Garage Sale Apr 28th & 29th Fri & Sat 9-3 309 Morris

See Photos @ www.bradleyauctionsinc.com

Furniture, elec mower, sm window a/c units, a little of everything. RAIN OR SHINE!

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

3-Locations: #1401 W. Main St., #125 S. Vermillion St. & #202 S. Vermillion St., Streator, IL..

Saturday, May 13, 2017

3-Commercial Properties Prop#1:

Matthew Bullock Auctioneers

409 E. Stevenson Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

Saturday, April 29th 9:00am

Jon Bon Jovi reputedly said, “Success is falling nine times and getting up 10.” Today’s deal features something very rare: a nine-card suit.

It was played six times in a duplicate in Florida. With East-West vulnerable, South opens one heart, and West passes. What should North do?

The normal response with this hand is five diamonds. Four of the six players in that duplicate did just that, and it ended the auction. Three made the contract, losing two spades. One North went down, I cannot imagine how.

Two Norths bid only three diamonds, a weak jump response. One South sensibly passed -- misfits are miserable -- but it did not work well here. The second South rebid three no-trump and got a top.

If West had been psychic and led the heart eight, the defenders could have taken the first four tricks via either three hearts and one spade or two hearts and two spades. (Note also that three no-trump by North could have been defeated with a low-heart lead.) Understandably, though, West led the spade three.

South won with her jack and ran the diamonds. During the avalanche, East and West discarded clubs, so South took the last three tricks with her clubs. Plus 520 outscored all of the 400s.

Many experts would have difficulty with this deal because a five-diamond response would not be natural.

It would show a big heart fit and a diamond void and ask for key cards aside from the diamond ace. This is called Exclusion Key Card Blackwood.

I guess here North would respond two diamonds, then rebid five diamonds.

Special Preview: Friday, April 28th 10:00-6:00 Spring Firearms, Military, and Sportsmen Auction

Over 800 lots to be sold in one day!!

Highlights include 175+ firearms, 50+ vintage bb guns, knife collection, 1,000's of rounds of ammo, Dillon 650XL reloading equipment, Remington bronzes, Native American artifacts, Masonic swords, Military Swords, Japanese Katanas, 1877 US Naval Flag, Elk mount, wildlife & hunting prints, Large collection of military items - Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korean, Vietnam, and others, US military uniforms, trench art, artillery shells, bayonets, knives, field desk, medals, patches, and more. Large collection of original authentic WW2 German items, Artillery Luger Snail Drum Magazine, 100+ patches, SS Dagger, NSKK Dagger, Luftwaffe Dagger, Hitler Youth Knives, Paratrooper Gravity Knife, Army Officer, Police Sword, and others, armbands, cuffs, medals, helmets, flags, collar tabs, and more. WW2 German reenactment uniforms, visors, boots, pouches, and more from a Hollywood movie set, Middle Eastern edged weapons.

Firearm Highlights - The nicest original Colts we've seen in years (2) 1860 Colt Army, 1851 Colt Navy, 1849 Colt .31 Cal Pocket Revolver, Burnside Model 1864, Colt Lightning .32 Rifle, Derringers, Remington 1858 New Model .40 cal Revolver, Remington 1861 .32 Cal Revolver, Investment Grade Winchester Model 42 .410 rifle, Winchester 9422M .22 Unfired, Model 94AE Waters LA Rifle, Numerous Winchester Model 94's and 1906's, Other Winchesters including Model 250, 1897, Mdl 12, Mdl 90, Mdl 94AE, Mdl 37, Mdl 67, Mdl 68 and others. RARE Military Weapons including WW2 Japanese Sniper Rifle with Scope, WW2 German G43 Rifle, 1918 Colt Model 1911, WW2 Remington Model 1911 A1 Cutaway, Some very nice German WW2 weapons (3) Lugers, a beautiful 1941 in original matching holster, (5) WW2 P38's, RARE WW2 Kreigsmarine Model 1934 Mauser Pistol, US Remington Model 03-A3, WW2 Enfield, Smith and Wesson Model 657-3 .41 Magnum Hunter Revolver, Model 272 .357, Model 57 .41 Magnum, Model 625-3 .45 Cal Model of 1989 Revolver, Model 29-2, S/W Governer .410/.45/.45 Colt, Model 686-3 .357 Magnum, Model 60-15 .357, Model 2213 .22, Bodyguard .380, Model 6904 9mm, Model MP-15 5.56 Nato Rifle, Eastfield 916 12 GA Shotgun, Remington Model 788 6mm Rifle, Model 700 ML, Remington 40 cal Derringer, Remington 870 Shotguns, Sportsman 58, early .22 rifles, Like New Hi-Standard Supermatic Trophy Model 103 in original box (unfired?), 2 beautiful Browning High Power 9MM, Colt Huntsman, Bushmaster Carbon 15 Rifle, Tapco AK-47 7.62X39mm Rifle, Ruger Ranch .22 Rifle, Several SKS Rifles, Glocks, Springfield Armory Model 1911-A1 Pistol, Colt MK Series 80, Ruger Bearcar, JRC JR Carbine 9mm Rifle, Marlin 336C Golden Trigger Rifle, Berettas, Hi-Standards, Rugers, Derringers, Marlins, Stevens, Mossbergs, Middle Eastern Camel Rifles and Flint Lock Pistols, and many others.

Sellers: Estates and Collectors from across the Midwest Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Cards (add 5%), No out of state checks or checks over $500 if unknown to auction company. 10% Buyers Premium.

All Federal, State, and Local Firearms Laws Apply, All Illinois residents must have a valid FOID. $20 Firearm transfer fee.

www.BullockAuctioneers.com

815-220-5005

Is it time to sell your collection? Matthew Bullock Auctioneers specializes in large collections from coins, jewelry, firearms, antiques, ephemera, and more.

Matthew Bullock IL Lic 441.001731 Brian Bullock IL Lic 441.002146

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AUCTION AT 10:00 A.M. #1401 W. Main St. (At The West Edge Of Streator On Main St./Rt. 18) Formerly Head Start Pre-School Facility.

Building Info: A Single Story (3,660 Sq. Ft.) Building, Divided Into 4-Classrooms, Private Office Areas, Kitchen, Meeting Room, 2-Student Restrooms, Furnace Room, & Storage Closet. Also A Lg. Fenced Playground In Rear w/ Playground Equipment. Parking Lot In Front. (Built In 1969).

Garage Info: 3-Bay Frame Garage (Extra Tall), 34 Ft. W x 28 Ft. L w/3- 10 Ft. x 10 Ft. Overhead Doors.

Joliet Moving Sale Fri & Sat 9-4 3521 Buck Ave Household & lawn furniture, some tools, & misc.

Lockport Garge Sale

FRI & SAT 9-4

Property #2: AUCTION AT 11:30 A.M. #125-#127 S. Vermillion St.

(Currently Occupied). A Professional Business Arcade With 4 Suites, All Units Currently Rented. ($1,600/Mo. Income) Building Info: 7,280 Sq. Ft. (Built In 1876) Single Story. Public Men's & Women's Restrooms (1 Unit Has A Private Restroom)

Property #3: AUCTION AT 12:30 P.M. #202 S. Vermillion St.

(Southwest Corner Of S. Vermillion & Bridge St.) Formerly Professional Offices & Community Center Building Info: A Single Story Masonry Building (Built In 1953) 3,750 Sq. Ft., The Building Is Divided Into 2 Office Areas With A Common Hallway In The Middle.

Inspection: All 3 Properties Will Be Open For Inspection On Friday, April 28, 2017 From 4:00 P.M. To 7:00 P.M.

BRADLEYS' AND IMMKE AUCTION SERVICE

Very Large Estate Auction of Dutch Hill

Barns & Tool Shed packed with Antique Auto's, Parts, Tractors, Truck, Primitives, Collectibles, Antique Furniture from the 1800's.

15609 Miller Rd, Plano, IL 60545 Saturday, April 29 9AM Start

Comfort Station - There will be two auction rings! - Lunch Directions: In Plano, IL Take Rt 34 West to Little Rock Rd Stop & Go Light by Walmart and turn right. Go Approximately 2 miles to Miller Rd. Turn left and go 1/2 mile to farm.

Owner: The Estate of Dutch Hill

Note: Dutch passed away just short of 95 years old.

His barns & home are full of collectibles dating back to the 1800's.

Dutch lived on the farm just after the war for about 70 years.

This will be a great collectible auction! Please try to attend.

Thank You! For more information, or to view more photos from this auction, please take a look on our website.

Content Terms: Cash or good check w/ proper ID. Every thing sold as is. Everything paid for day of sale. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold. No buyer premium! Please try to attend this quality sale. All announcements day of sale supersede all advertising and printed material.

Brian DeBolt Auction Service, Since 1987 Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc

Auctioneers: Brian DeBolt, Plano, IL #440000595, Ph: 630-552-4247 Richard Olson, Morris IL Lic #440000585, Ph: 815-942-4266 Erik Olson, Morris IL Lic #441001909 www.deboltauctionservice.com www.richardaolson.com

Joliet Flea Market

April 29th, Sat. 9am-4pm

First & Santa Cruz Lutheran Church (Vendor's Wanted 815-641-8341)

55 W. BENTON ST. The Herald-News Classified It works.

New Lenox 3 Family Sale

THURS & FRI 8-4 PLAINFIELD SAT, APRIL 29 8-1 ★ Apple Tree Preschool ★

is located in the Plainfield Congregational United Church of Christ on the NW corner of Rt. 59 & Fraser Rd.

Over 100 Families

Sale will feature great buys on toys, clothing, furniture & more for infants and children up to size 14

CASH~VISA~MC Accepted All Sales Are Final!

Whirlpool Washing Machine – like new 1yr old. Moving. $380 /obo 815-351-4151 Doll house size English tea room country store, quilt & fabric shop. Completely furnished. For window or store display use.

Donna @ 815-723-0830 Place your Classified ad online 24/7 at: www.TheHerald-News.com/PlaceAnAd

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Swing Set –All steel, w/platform & slide. Evergreen Terrace Apartments $350 815-467-5741 Accepting Applications

Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Income Restricted Apartments

*Spacious Floor Plans *24-Hr Emergency Maintenance *Laundry Facilities in Each Building *Minutes from Metra, Pace, Schools, Downtown Joliet Powered by:

1999 Mazda 626, runs good, $1000 815-272-5058

815-722-7556

350 N. Broadway, Joliet, IL 60435 Office hours 9am-4:30pm M-F

JOLIET WEST SIDE 3 BR HOUSE

CATHEDRAL AREA, APPLCS & W/D. NO SMKG, NO PETS $1200/MO+ DEP 815-320-6062 OR 815-557-2290

Joliet Big Clean, Furnished, Wood Floors Fridge, Microwave, Laundry, Elevator.

On Bus Line, $105/wk, $455/mo.

815-726-2000 Joliet Downtown - Conveniently Located Newly updated, clean furnished rooms, elevator, utilities incl, $91/wk, $395/mo. 815-722-1212

Joliet - Updated Studio / 1BR Utilities Incl.

Elevator, Laundry, Great Views, Near Bus and Downtown, $499 - $649/mo.

815-726-2000 Jolietrentalunits.com

JOLIET 1, 2, 3BR - $750, $900, $1200 815-320-6062

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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. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

Essington Rd, Pretty 2BR, Appliances, D/W Blt-in-micro, 2 A/C's, ceil fans, mirror closets, elec entry, 2 carports 815-744-1155 Follow The Herald-News on Twitter Will County area breaking news, entertainment news, feature stories and more! @Joliet_HN LOCAL NEWS WHEREVER YOU GO! Up-to-date news, weather, scores & more can be sent directly to your phone! It's quick, easy & free to register at TheHerald-News.com

Twin Oaks Beautiful All New 1BR Updated kitchen, appl, blt-in-micro, D/W, A/C, blinds, free heat, Avail Now. 815-744-5141 Twin Oaks West Jr, 1BR, Updated Kitchen Appliances, A/C, blinds, free heat, large closets, Avail Now. 815-744-5141

AVAILABLE NOW! JOLIET & WILL COUNTY

2BR, 3BR, 4BR Homes. Call now or visit our website for more info www.protown.org or call 815-722-1389 Follow The Herald-News on Twitter @Joliet_HN

Church/Commercial Building 410 E. Clay St., Joliet.

Ofc space, restrooms on 3 levels, full kitchen, & adjacent parking 708-228-0679 OR 815-722-4308 Get Text Alerts! Stay informed during breaking news.

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ILLINOIS ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating

Boswell Blacktop Paving

Driveways Parking Lots Resurfacing Sealcoatings Patchwork & Repairs.

Free Estimates Fully Insured

708-301-5700 815-462-3511

B-3 Asphalt Inc.

43 yrs exp Family Owned Residential & Commercial

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Free Estimates Owner Supervised Insured & Bonded

708-691-8640

Driveways - Patios - Sidewalks - Curbs Foundations - Stamped Concrete 30 Yrs. Experience

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Residential/Commercial Back-Up Emergency Generators Panel / Service Upgrade Swim Pools / Hot Tubs Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured

815-722-2402

Jose Zavala Landscape

32 yrs. Experience

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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Fully Insured - Since 1993

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Quality Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

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JERRY'S LAWNCARE Very Low Rates Lawn Care, Bush Hogging General Clean Up, Haul Away 815-405-1644

A painting company dedicated to top quality with affordable prices...

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Call today for a free color consultation & estimate

VIC'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Painting - Basements - Floors - Baths Decks - Kitchens - Siding - Roofs Drywall - Ceramic Tile - Landscaping Office: 815-740-6132 Cell: 815-351-5227

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Joseph W. Bledsoe; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Santina M. Hartung; Lakewood Falls Community Association, Inc.; Falls Phase 5 Lakewood Homeowners Association; United States of America; State of Illinois; James H. Hartung; Michael H. Hartung; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Almajean Bledsoe; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Santina M. Hartung (deceased) and Almajean Bledsoe (deceased); Sandra Engelsen; Mark Miller a/k/a Mark Kolodske; Steven Kolodske DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00799 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Mark Miller a/k/a Mark Kolodske Steven Kolodske That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1975 Wedgewood Circle Romeoville, IL 60446 and which said Mortgage was made by: Joseph W. Bledsoe Santina M. Hartung executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for 1st Advantage Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2008049299; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on June 6, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. at the Will County Court Floor (Arbitration Annex-3rd Center), 57 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Andrea Lynn Chasteen Clerk of the Court 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before May 22, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-01951 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I719716 (Published in the Herald-News April 20, 27, 2017 May 4, 2017)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET, ILLINOIS BMO Harris Bank National Association f/k/a Harris N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Srikanth Ramanathan; Sowmya Ramanathan a/k/a Sowmya Srikanth; Kinloch Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 17CH 00333 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Srikanth Ramanathan Sowmya Ramanathan a/k/a Sowmya Srikanth Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3211 Keller Lane Naperville, IL 60565 and which said Mortgage was made by: Srikanth Ramanathan Sowmya Ramanathan a/k/a Sowmya Srikanth the Mortgagor(s), to Harris N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2006103577; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on 06/06/2017 at 2:15 pm at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION.YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Andrea Lynn Chasteen Clerk of the Court 57 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 on or before May 22, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170

The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com • Thursday, April 27, 2017 • ge ay JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEWinnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-17-00819 FAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU NOTE: This law firm is a debt FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE collector.

COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT I719474 COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE (Published in the Herald-News PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED April 20, 27, 2017 May 4, 2017) TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC PUBLIC NOTICE Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Chicago, IL 60602 THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL Ph. (312) 346-9088 CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS File No. 201307546 WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS I719321 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA (Published in the Herald-News TRUST, AS TRUSTEE FOR April 20, 27, 2017 May 4, 2017) NORMANDY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2016-1, PLAINTIFF, VS. PUBLIC NOTICE JAMES E GIFFORD A/K/A JAMES GIFFORD; JENNIFER S ORWAT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JENNIFER SUZANNE A/K/A THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL GIFFORD, A/K/A JENNIFER BARON; CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES; CITY OF JOLIET; WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANTS. VS. 17 CH 406 VANESSA RAMOS; VANESSA 1006 MEADOWSEDGE LANE ZAVALA; CUMBERLAND SOUTH JOLIET, IL 60436 HOMEOWNERS FORTY NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN James E Gifford a/k/a James OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Gifford Jennifer S Orwat a/k/a Jennifer DEFENDANTS. 17 CH 442 Suzanne Gifford, a/k/a Jennifer 1104 KIM COURT Baron JOLIET, IL 60431 Unknown Owners and NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Owners and been commenced in this Court Unknown against you and other defendants, Non-Record Claimants South Forty asking for the foreclosure of a Cumberland certain Mortgage conveying the Homeowners Association, Inc. premises described as follows, to defendants, that this case has wit: been commenced in this Court LOT 132 IN SPRINGWOOD against you and other defendants, SOUTH-UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION OF asking for the foreclosure of a PART OF THE WEST HALF OF certain Mortgage conveying the THE WEST HALF SECTION 24, premises described as follows, to TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 wit: EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL LOT 431 IN CUMBERLAND MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE SOUTH FORTY UNIT 2, A SUBDIVIPLAT THEREOF RECORDED SION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST JANUARY 3, 2001, AS DOCUMENT QUARTER OF SECTION 6, NUMBER R2001000960, IN WILL TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE Commonly known as: PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 2, 1006 Meadowsedge Lane 2008 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2008Joliet, IL 60436 and which said Mortgage was 84501, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. made by, Commonly known as: 1104 Kim Court James E Gifford Joliet, IL 60431 Mortgagor(s), to ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, and which said Mortgage was made by, LLC Mortgagee, and recorded in the Vanessa Ramos, Vanessa Zavala Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Mortgagor(s), to ELECTRONIC Will County, Illinois, as Document MORTGAGE No. R2006197584; and for other REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PLATINUM HOME relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or MORTGAGE CORPORATION otherwise file your appearance in Mortgagee, and recorded in the this case in the Office of the Clerk of Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document this County, No. R2014008554; and for other Andrea Lynn Chasteen relief.

57 North Ottawa Court Joliet, IL 60432 UNLESS YOU file your answer or YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO otherwise file your appearance in SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. Andrea Lynn Chasteen By order of the Chief Judge of the 57 North Ottawa Court Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Joliet, IL 60432 Court, this case is set for Mandatory YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO Mediation on May 23rd, 2017 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. By order of the Chief Judge of the A lender representative will be Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit present along with a court appoint- Court, this case is set for Mandatory ed mediator to discuss options that Mediation on May 23rd, 2017 at, you may have and to pre-screen 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, you for a potential mortgage Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) modification. For further information 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois. on the mediation process, please A lender representative will be see the attached NOTICE OF present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE you may have and to pre-screen MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR you for a potential mortgage MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. modification. For further information on or before May 22, 2017 A on the mediation process, please

pro p see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. on or before May 22, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 261165-100541 I719326

y Mediation on May 23rd, 2017 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois.

A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. on or before May 22, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR (Published in the Herald-News ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT April 20, 27, 2017 May 4, 2017) AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 PUBLIC NOTICE Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF File No. 252857-17462 THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL I719322 CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS (Published in the Herald-News WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, April 20, 27, 2017 May 4, 2017) PLAINTIFF, VS. MELISSA K KELLEY A/K/A MELISSA PUBLIC NOTICE KELLEY, A/K/A MELISSA K. ABRAMS; SCOTT ALLEN KELLEY A/K/A SCOTT A. KELLEY; HUNTER'S 16-081784 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CHASE WEST HOMEOWNERS THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK DEFENDANTS. PLAINTIFF, 17 CH 458 -vs1707 SADDLE RUN LN DAVID MURPHY A/K/A DAVID ALLEN BEECHER, IL 60401 MURPHY; PATRICIA M. MURPHY NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, A/K/A PATRICIA KELLY A/K/A Hunter's Chase West TERESA KELLY A/K/A PATRICIA MARLENE MURPHY; MICHAEL Homeowners Association Unknown Owners and F. KELLY; MIDWEST CAPITAL MANAGERS, LTD. D/B/A PRO-TOWN Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has PROPERTIES; UNKNOWN OWNERS been commenced in this Court AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; against you and other defendants, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS asking for the foreclosure of a DEFENDANTS 17CH 55 certain Mortgage conveying the PUBLICATION NOTICE premises described as follows, to wit: The requisite affidavit for LOT 47 IN HUNTERS CHASE publication having been filed, notice WEST, BEING A PART OF THE WEST is hereby given you Michael F. Kelly 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND and Unknown Owners and PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE Non-Record Claimants; Unknown NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, Occupants.

TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 14 Defendants in the above entitled EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL suit, that the said suit has been MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE commenced in the Circuit Court of PLAT THEREOF RECORDED Will County, by the said Plaintiff SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 AS DOCU- against you and other defendants, MENT NUMBER R2004-162045, IN praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: premises described as follows, to wit: 1707 Saddle Run Ln LOT 933 IN MAYFAIR Beecher, IL 60401 and which said Mortgage was SUBDIVISION UNIT 8-B, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF made by, SECTION 30, Melissa K Kelley a/k/a Melissa FRACTIONAL Kelley, a/k/a Melissa K. Abrams, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 9, Scott Allen Kelley a/k/a Scott A. EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL Kelley MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration 2, 1997 AS DOCUMENT NO. Systems, Inc., as Nominee for R97-55390, IN WILL COUNTY, Mortgage Research Center, LLC DBA ILLINOIS. Veterans United Home Loans Commonly known as Mortgagee, and recorded in the 2804 Ruth Fitzgerald Drive, Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Plainfield, IL 60544 Will County, Illinois, as Document Permanent Index No.: No. R2013052785; and for other 06-03-30-215-013-0000 and which said Mortgage was relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or made by David Murphy and Patricia otherwise file your appearance in M. Murphy Mortgagors, to Mortgage this case in the Office of the Clerk of Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for American this County, Home Mortgage as Mortgagee, and Andrea Lynn Chasteen 57 North Ottawa Court recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Joliet, IL 60432 Document No. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO Illinois, SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT R2005072171.

And for other relief; that IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the summons was duly issued out of Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit the said Court against you as Court, this case is set for Mandatory provided by law, and that the suit is

pr by now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Andrea Chasteen, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4399, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is May 22, 2017.

Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 ILNOTICES@logs.com THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR

BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I719131

y pr by said suit is now pending.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on May 25, 2017at (1:00) p.m. at the Will County Court Annex-3rd Floor (Arbitration Center), 57 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, Illinois. A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, on or before May 22, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Present owners of the above property are the above mentioned Mortgagors. Notice is also hereby given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Clerk of Court Andrea Lynn Chasteen our file #54491 Trunkett & Trunkett, P.C. 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1434 Chicago, IL 60606 312.324.3101 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt (Published in the Herald-News Collection Practices Act you are April 27, 2017 May 4, 11, 2017) advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that PUBLIC NOTICE purpose I719815 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (Published in the Herald-News WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS April 20, 27, 2017 May 4, 2017) Corporate America Family Credit Union PLAINTIFF Vs. Darrick A. Triplett; Veronica PUBLIC NOTICE Musgrove Triplett; CKZ Investments; Carl A.Seieroe: Indian Oaks IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Recreation Association; Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS DEFENDANTS ESTATE OF PATRICIA JANJECIC, 17CH 00714 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DECEASED. NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: 17P 116 Darrick A. Triplett; Veronica Notice is given to creditors of Musgrove Triplett; CKZ Investments; the death of the above named Carl A. Seieroe: Indian Oaks decedent.

Recreation Association ;Unknown Letters of office were issued to Owners and Non-record Claimants.

That this case has been MATTHEW E. MOBERG, c/o commenced in this Court against PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & you and other defendants, praying ARTHUR LLP, 41 SOUTH HIGH for the foreclosure of a certain STREET, SUITES 2800-3200 Mortgage conveying the premises COLUMBUS, OHIO, 43215 as Independent EXECUTOR, whose described as follows, to-wit: LOT 31 IN BLOCK 34 IN INDIAN attorney of record is JAY A. OAKS UNIT NO. 8, BEING A SUBDI- ANDREW; DROST, GILBERT, VISION IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP ANDREW & APICELLA, LLC, 37 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF 4811 EMERSON AVENUE, #110, THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PALATINE, ILLINOIS, 60067.

ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF The estate will be administered RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1974 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R74-27759, without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 02-09-426-018-0000 Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat.

1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any COMMONLY KNOWN AS: person terminates interested 257 Whitewater Drive, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 independent administration at any and which said Mortgage was time by mailing or delivering a made by: petition to terminate to the clerk.

Darrick A. Triplett, Veronica Claims against the estate may Musgrove Triplett the Mortgagor(s), be filed in the office of the clerk to Corporate America Family Credit Andrea Chasteen Union, as Mortgagee, and recorded 14 West Jefferson Street in the Office of the Recorder of Joliet, Illinois 60432-4399 Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as or with the representative, or Document No. R2015027978; and for other relief; that summons was both, on or before OCTOBER 13, duly issued out of said Court against 2017 or, if mailing or delivery of a you as provided by law and that the notice from the representative is

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Andrea Lynn Chasteen 57 North Ottawa Court Joliet, IL 60432 YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Circuit Court, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on June 13th, 2017 at, 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Court, Annex 3rd Floor (Arbitration Center) 57 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, Illinois.

A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modification. For further information on the mediation process, please see the attached NOTICE OF MANDATORY MEDIATION. YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDIATION WILL BE TERMINATED. on or before May 30, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Herald-News McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC April 20, 27, 2017 May 4, 2017) Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 259954-90347 PUBLIC NOTICE I719983

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS WILL COUNTY, JOLIET, ILLINOIS THE MONEY SOURCE, INC., PLAINTIFF, VS. TREANA MCDOWELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 17CH 00577 606 FARM VIEW ROAD UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60484 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Treana McDowell Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 1 IN PARK FOREST SOUTH UNIT NO. 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND THE NORTH 936.87 FEET OF THE EAST 40 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPTING THAT PORTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN FOR WESTERN AVENUE) ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 20, 1972, AS DOCUMENT NO. R72-10210, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 606 Farm View Road University Park, IL 60484 and which said Mortgage was made by, Treana McDowell Mortgagor(s), to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR THE MONEY SOURCE, INC DBA ENDEAVOR AMERICA LOAN SERVICES Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, as Document No. R2014104667; and for other relief.

CLASSIFIED 39 pr required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

JAY A. ANDREW DROST, GILBERT, ANDREW & APICELLA, LLC 4811 EMERSON AVENUE, #110 PALATINE, ILLINOIS, 60067 (847) 934-6000 I719254 (Published in the Herald-News April 13, 20, 27, 2017)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS ESTATE OF HELEN CAGWIN, DECEASED. 17P 123 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to JOLYNN RASOR, 1518 GOLF DRIVE, LODA, ILLINOIS, 60948 as Independent ADMINISTRATOR, whose attorney of record is JASON KELLERMAN; MALMAN LAW, 205 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, SUITE 610, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60606.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat.

1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any person terminates interested independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk Andrea Chasteen 14 West Jefferson Street Joliet, Illinois 60432-4399 or with the representative, or both, on or before OCTOBER 13, 2017 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

JASON KELLERMAN MALMAN LAW 205 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, SUITE 610 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60606 (312) 629-0099 I719294 (Published in the Herald-News April 13, 20, 27, 2017)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY - JOLIET ILLINOIS ESTATE OF BARBARA J. NARANJO, DECEASED. 17P 184 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent.

Letters of office were issued to ELAINE STENSLIK, 2577 WEST 85TH AVENUE, MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA, 46410-6164 as Independent EXECUTOR, whose attorney of record is AMY DELANEY;

40 CLASSIFIED â&#x20AC;˘ ey DELANEY DELANEY & VOORN, LTD., 14524 JOHN HUMPHREY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, 60462.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat.

1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk Andrea Chasteen 14 West Jefferson Street Joliet, Illinois 60432-4399 or with the representative, or both, on or before OCTOBER 13, 2017 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

AMY DELANEY DELANEY DELANEY & VOORN, LTD. 14524 JOHN HUMPHREY DRIVE ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, 60462 (708) 675-7144 I719327

Thursday, April 27, 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ The Herald-News / TheHerald-News.com PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ONLINE AUCTION SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, being and sundry miscellaneous household goods, personal items and other goods and chattels presently stored at AStoragePlace, 2110 Maxim Drive, Rockdale, Il. 60436, in UNIT NO H08, occupied by ACE GAVIN, will take place on May 5, 2017 at www.storagetreasures.com. All online bids start approximately 14 days prior to the final sale date listed above. Online bids end at approximately 11:00 a.m. on that final sale date.

(Published in the Herald-News April 20, 27, 2017) 1401475

PUBLIC NOTICE

REL # 16-R0634 VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, IL WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Village of Romeoville will receive sealed proposals for the following improvements at the Clerk's office, 1050 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446 until 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017.

(Published in the Herald-News VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, IL April 13, 20, 27, 2017) DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTING

PHASE 2 ARLINGTON DRIVE, BELMONT DRIVE, DALHART AVENUE Proposals will be publicly read aloud at the Romeoville Village Hall Training Room V102 at 10:01 A.M. on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without the consent of the Mayor and Board of Trustees for a period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled time of closing bids.

All proposals shall be sealed in an envelope, addressed to the Village of Romeoville, 1050 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446, Attn: Village Clerk. The name and address of the bidder, the name of the project, and the words "Sealed Bid" shall all appear on the outside of the envelope.

Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided by the Engineer.

The Bid Documents, including specifications, are on file at the office of the Engineer, Robinson Engineering, Ltd., 17000 South Park Avenue, South Holland, Illinois 60473, and may be obtained from the Engineer's office upon payment of Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00) for each set, or Ten Dollars ($10.00) per CD format. The bid documents will be issued until 12:00 P.M. on Friday, May 5th, 2017. No refund will be made for documents received from the Engineer.

A certified check/bank draft drawn on a solvent bank, payable

PUBLIC NOTICE On Thursday May 18, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202 will hold a Homeschooled meeting at the Administration Center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield, IL. Also, on Thursday May 18, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202 will hold a meeting at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 15629 S. Route 59 Plainfield, IL for St. Mary's students and families.

The purpose of the meetings is to discuss how students with disabilities who attend private school and students that are homeschooled within the district will be served by Plainfield District 202 during the 2017-2018 school year.

In accordance with the requirements of the federal individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 ("IDEA 2004") public school districts must spend a portion of their Federal part B special education funds in order to provide identified students with disabilities who attend private schools with the opportunity to equitably participate in special education services offered by the district.

As part of that process, the district must conduct a public meeting in order to discuss its plans to fulfill that responsibility for the upcoming school year. In addition, the district wishes to hear parents' feedback about its services. Finally, the district will share information about how students with suspected disabilities can access the process offered by our district for screening and evaluating.

If you have questions or concerns in advance of the meeting please call Dee Graves at (815) 577-4023.

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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF JOLIET ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS CONTRACT NO. 2250-0517 CATON FARM ROAD (CARPENTER - FRESNO) STREETLIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 2017 The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for 41 Each standard aluminum streetlight assemblies, 328 Lin Ft concrete light pole foundations, 6326 Lin Ft unit duct, and 1 Each lighting controller.

Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Joliet Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 604324156 until 10:00 A.M. local time on May 8, 2017 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.

Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed specifications in the City of Joliet Purchasing Division, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Electronic copies can be downloaded free of charge at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/bids-proposals.

All Bidding Document holders should sign up for RSS feeds at http://cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals/ construction-public-works and provide your first and last name and email address to automatically receive addendums. Addendums will also be posted on the City of Joliet's website at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/bids-proposals. The potential vendor/ contractor remains responsible for obtaining all addenda to the original specification so they should check the specific bid page before submitting a bid to make sure they have received all addendums to a specific contract.

All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or a Bid Bond in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet.

The successful bidder will be required to post performance Security and to provide a Certificate of Insurance as set forth in the Invitation of Bid and the General Terms & Conditions.

The City of Joliet's local qualified bidder ordinance does not apply to this contract.

Bidders are required to be pre-qualified through the Illinois Department of Transportation or the Capital Development Board. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that their pre-qualification information is provided to the City of Joliet Purchasing Division prior to the bid opening. The City of Joliet reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts of any and all bids, or to waive technical errors or omissions in bids.

The Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) to the extent required by law and the City of Joliet Procurement Code (Section 2-430 - 2-453 of the Code of Ordinances).

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paya without condition to the Village of Romeoville, or a bid bond, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid shall be submitted with each proposal, as a guarantee that, if the proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract is properly secured.

A performance bond in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the bid, with sureties to be approved by the Village of Romeoville for the faithful performance of the contract, must be furnished by the successful bidder. All bids or proposals shall contain an offer to furnish bond upon acceptance of such bid or proposal.

The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, to postpone the bid opening, or to advertise for new proposals, if in the judgment of the Village of Romeoville their best interests will be promoted thereby.

The contractor will be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates on this project as established by the United States Department of Labor. They shall also comply with all applicable State and local Federal, regulations.

Pre-qualifications in accordance with Section 102.01 of the Standard Specifications for Road

Sp and Bridge Construction will be required to be submitted to the Engineer by all potential bidders. If in the opinion of the Engineer and the Village of Romeoville, an applicant would not be able to serve the best interest of the City, a proposal will not be issued to the applicant.

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To patrons of Commonwealth Edison Company: Commonwealth Edison Company ("ComEd") hereby gives notice to the public that on April 13, 2017, it filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC" or "Commission") its annual formula rate update, including updated cost inputs, a revenue requirement reconciliation, and supporting testimony and other information, all Missy's Sunken Treasures for the purpose of determining, pursuant to Section 16-108.5 of the Illinois Public Utilities Act (the "Act"), updated rates for delivery services applicable throughout ComEd's service territory in northern Illinois to be Certificate No.: 31521 applicable beginning with the first monthly billing period of 2018.

Filed: April 25, 2017 As provided in Section 16-108.5 of the Act, the updated costs are based on final historical cost data for Located at: calendar year 2016 reflected in ComEd's most recently filed annual FERC Form 1, plus projected plant 1808 Prairie Ridge Dr. additions for calendar year 2017, as well as the associated adjustments to accumulated depreciation (change Plainfield IL. 60586 in depreciation reserve), depreciation expense, and accumulated deferred income taxes. In addition, ComEd's 2016 actual costs, which are now known, are reconciled with the corresponding costs that had been used Name(s) and residence of address as part of the prior formula rate update filing. Those updated costs and other inputs, and that reconciliation, (es) of the person(s) owning, collectively result in a distribution revenue requirement on which new delivery services rates are conducting or transacting business: to be based (referred to in the filing as the "2018 Rate Year Net Revenue Requirement") of $2,721,580,000.

This is an increase of $96,280,000 from the revenue requirement approved by the ICC in last year's formula update, ICC Docket Number 16-0259, Order on Rehearing.

For residential customers receiving bundled fixed price electric service from ComEd, the delivery services charges are only a portion of the total bill. The remaining portion includes the cost of the electricity supply and PUBLIC NOTICE other services, which are subject to the procurement process established by Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power LEGAL NOTICE Agency Act and the provisions of Section 16-111.5 of the Public Utilities Act and/or to regulation by the Federal CITY OF JOLIET Energy Regulatory Commission. Using rates applicable with the April 2017 billing period for such other ADVERTISEMENT TO BIDS components, the estimated total bill impacts of changes in the delivery component are provided herein.

CONTRACT NO. 2254-0517 PROJECT NAME: CATON CROSSING SUBDIVISION STORM SEWER Increases are denoted by a + sign and decreases are denoted by a - sign.

For such customers, the delivery portion of electric bills represents approximately 45% of the total electric REPAIR IMPROVEMENTS - 2017 The City of Joliet, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for Flared bill, on average, while the supply portion accounts for about 39%, the transmission portion accounts for approximately 10% and other charges such as taxes account for the remaining 6%. As a result, all other End Section to be removed and reinstalled - 9 each; Flared End things being equal, the updated rates for the delivery portion result in an overall change in the total residential Section to removed and replaced - 1 each; RIP RAP - 300 square bills, on average, of +$1.26 per month or an estimated +1.6%. Total bill impacts for residential customers yards; topsoil and sod - 500 square yards.

Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Joliet vary by delivery class and electric usage. For example, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for Municipal Building, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432multi-family residential customers without electric space heat utilizing on average 340 kilowatt-hours ("kWhs") 4156 until 10:15 A.M. local time on May 9, 2017 at which time they per month, is +$0.88 per month or +1.9%. Likewise, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for will be opened and publicly read aloud. single-family residential customers without electric space heat utilizing on average 743 kWhs per month, is Those desiring to bid may examine the bid documents and detailed +$1.57 per month or +1.7%. Furthermore, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for multi-family specifications in the City of Joliet Purchasing Division, 150 W. Jefferson residential customers with electric space heat, utilizing on average 782 kWhs per month, is -$0.18 per month St., Joliet, IL 60432 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Electronic copies can be downloaded free of or -0.2%. Additionally, the estimated total bill impact, on average, for single family residential customers with electric space heat, utilizing on average 1,662 kWhs per month, is +$0.03 or +0.0%. ComEd does not charge at http://www.cityofjoliet.info/bids-proposals.

All Bidding Document holders should sign up for RSS feeds at estimate total bill impacts for residential customers supplied by Retail Energy Suppliers.

The updated delivery service rates for nonresidential customers in the Watt-Hour and Small Load delivery http://cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/bids-proposals/ classes (100 kilowatts ("kW") or less of demand), with varying usages result in an overall average percentage construction-public-works and provide your first and last name and email address to automatically receive addendums. Addendums change in the total bill of +7.7% and +2.9%, respectively. Nonresidential customers with larger electric loads will also be posted on the City of Joliet's website at (greater than 100 kW) have a wide range of electric load characteristics in addition to electricity supply costs http://www.cityofjoliet.info/bids-proposals. that cannot be reasonably estimated; therefore, the overall effect of the updated delivery service rates on an The potential vendor/contractor remains responsible for obtaining all electric bill for such customers cannot be determined. addenda to the original specification so they should check the specific The updated delivery service rates include ComEd's updated costs of delivering electricity through its bid page before submitting a bid to make sure they have received all distribution system and apply to all ComEd customers independent of whether electricity supply is procured and addendums to a specific contract. provided

by ComEd or by a third party (i.e., a Retail Electric Supplier). These updated rates will take effect All bidders are required to submit Bid Security in the form of a beginning with the first day of the January 2018 monthly billing period.

Certified Check, Cashier's Check or a Bid Bond in the amount of Ten A copy of the materials filed with the Commission and supporting data and documents may be inspected Percent (10%) of the Base Bid, payable to the City of Joliet.

The successful bidder will be required to post performance security by any interested party at ComEd's office located at Three Lincoln Centre in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. In addition, Commonwealth Edison Company will place an electronic version of this Public Notice with estimated and to provide a Certificate of Insurance as set forth in the Invitation of bill impacts on its Internet website www.ComEd.com.

Bid and the General Terms & Conditions.

The City of Joliet has a local qualified bidder ordinance that would Customers are advised that the Commission may alter or amend the rates after hearings held pursuant to apply to this contract. To apply to be a local qualified bidder please Section 16-108.5 of the Act and 83 Illinois Administrative Code Part 200, and may increase or decrease go to http://www.cityofjoliet.info/departments/finance/purchasing/ individual rates in amounts other than those requested by ComEd. prequalification-process.

All parties interested in this matter may obtain information with respect thereto either directly from ComEd Bidders are required to be pre-qualified through the Illinois or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Department of Transportation or the Capital Development Board. It is Illinois 62706. the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that their pre-qualification information is provided to the City of Joliet Purchasing Division prior to COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY the bid opening.

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