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Kendall Weekly Times Martin Flowers PublisherGuess Who's on his Way by Martin Flowers thirsty work too, so ask an adult to pour In his Santa a glass of milk and have it waiting IssueViewpoints 1, for him. He'll be very grateful for this Home Town News, drink on a cold winter's night. 3-4 Health Beat , 5 Leave a snack for the reindeer. Of Political Notes, 6 course, it's not just Santa who has work Sports , 8-10 to do on Christmas Eve. In fact, the hardest part of the job is done for him by his magical reindeer. Leave them a few carrots to munch on. hey'll provide Rudolph and the rest with some much needed energy as they ly around the globe, making sure the big man gets where he needs to be, when he needs to be there. Go to bed. Whatever you do, you must make sure that you are tucked up in bed before Santa arrives. He will only visit your house once you are asleep. And don't think you can outsmart him by pretending. He can always spot a faker. he sooner you go to bed, the sooner it'll be Christmas. Wake up. If you've been good all year, on Christmas morning, you could wake up to ind a mountain of presents under the Christmas tree. he cookies and the milk will be gone and so will the carrots. Have a great and wonderful Holiday Sea‐ son !Well if you have been under a rock this you hang up your Christmas stockingsHoliday Season then you are unaware over the ireplace or at the end of yourthat Santa is coming to town so how to bed, ready to be illed with fun sizedprepare . gits.Keep your home clean and neat all Set out the cookies. Sliding down mil‐year, but, a few day before Christmas, lions of chimneys and deliveringdo an extra good job. his way, Santa presents all over the world in one nightwill be blessed by seeing a nice place and can be very tiring. Santa Claus needs towon't trip over anything. keep his sugar levels up. Leave out a few cookies by the Christmas tree to give him that extra burst of energy he needs to make it round the rest of those homes on Christmas nightHang stockings. Before Santa Claus (akaFather Christmas) arrives, make sure Provide a drink of milk. It can be

2 Kendall Weekly TimesDear Resident,he United City of Yorkville will be re‐viewing the roads and utilities within theWhispering Meadows Development overthe next several weeks. he City hashired Trotter and Associates to performthis work.he majority of the items being reviewedare located within the street right-of-ways, however there are some City utili‐ties that are located within the side andrear yard easements. Trotter and Associ‐ates personnel will be wearing yellow/green safety vests during their site visitsand may be walking through these off-site utility easements. We appreciateyour patience and understanding.You may contact your elected officials orCity staff at any time to voice your con‐cerns, comments, or questions. You maycontact City Hall Monday through Fri‐day between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at(630)553-4350, or by sending an email [email protected]. You may alsocontact the City Engineer, Brad Sander‐son at (630) 466-6720 [email protected],Gary J. Golinski, MayorUnited City of Yorkville

Kendall Weekly Times 3No Trash Pickup on Tree Trimming Canadian National Railroad Update Coffee with the Mayor - January 13,Christmas Day and and Electric Line 2016New Year's Day Replacement in Canadian National (CN) has relocated Countryside the hot box (safety sensor) that was caus‐ Join Mayor Collins for coffee and con‐Groot Industries will not pick up resi‐ ing a number of Village train crossings versation on Wednesday, January 13,dential trash on Christmas Day and New In the next few weeks, City crews will be to be blocked at the same time. he hot 2016 at 9 a.m. at the Village Hall, 24401Year's Day. Groot Industries will observe trimming and possibly removing trees in box has been relocated from Renwick W. Lockport Street. All residents are in‐holidays on Friday, December 25th and the Countryside subdivision in prepara‐ Road to near Division Street in Crest vited. his is a great opportunity to learnFriday, January 1st. For both weeks tion for road projects next year. In addi‐ Hill. With this relocation, less crossings more about the Village!Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and tion, Meade Electric, a subcontractor for in town will be impeded if the safety sen‐hursday garbage collection will remain ComEd will soon begin underground ca‐ sor is triggered. Renwick Road will con‐ State of the Villageon schedule and Friday's pick up will be ble replacement. Door hangers will be tinue to be impacted by stalled trains;on Saturday. distributed by Meade, which can be however, the train crossings on state Mayor Collins will present the State of viewed at http://www.yorkville.il.us/ routes should see fewer issues. the Village Address on Wednesday, Jan‐Village of Oswego DocumentCenter/View/1729. Contact uary 20, at the Plainield Area ChamberHoliday Hours Public Works Director Eric Dhuse at ed‐ Village Offices To Close for Holidays of Commerce Luncheon. For details, [email protected] or by calling please call 815-436-4431 or visit plain‐Village of Oswego offices will be closed 630-553-4349 with any questions or he Village Offices will be closed hurs‐ ieldchamber.com.on hursday, December 24th, Friday, comments. day, December 24-Friday, December 25,December 25th and Friday, January 1stin 2015 (Christmas) and Friday, January 1, Chat with the Chiefsobservance of the upcoming Holiday Holiday Hours 2016 (New Year's Day). hese holidaysSeason. will not change refuse collection. On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 7 City Offices will be closed hursday, De‐ pm, join Chief Riddle of the PlainieldGroot Industries will not pick up resi‐ cember 24, Friday December 25, and Recycling Survey Fire District, Chief Veseling of the Os‐dential trash on Christmas Day and New Friday January 1st. On all other days, the wego Fire District, and Chief KonopekYear's Day. Groot Industries will observe offices will be open normal hours he Village is considering a supplemen‐ of the Plainield Police Department forholidays on Friday, December 25th and tal refuse collection program that would Chat with the Chiefs at the Plainield Po‐Friday, January 1st. For both weeks pick up electronics and household haz‐ lice Department. Attendees will learnMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and ardous waste from your home. We are more about the happenings within thehursday, garbage collection will remain asking residents to take a brief online Plainield Fire and Ambulance Depart‐on schedule and Friday's pick up will be survey regarding the proposed program. ments, the Oswego Fire Department, theon Saturday. he survey is available online at: https:// Plainield Police Department, and the www.surveymonkey.com/r/5G6QBH3. Plainield Emergency Management hank you, we appreciate your feedback! Agency. 2016 Schedule. Christmas Tree Disposal Snowplowing Information Ater the holiday, Waste Management Follow the Village's Public Works De‐ will pick up live Christmas Trees and partment on Facebook (Plainield, IL greenery on your regular refuse collec‐ Public Works) and/or Twitter (@Plain‐ tion day. Trees should be bundled prop‐ ieldILPW) for the latest snowplowing erly and placed at the curb. hey must be updates! he Village also has a hotline four (4) feet or shorter in length and for snowplowing updates: (815) width and tied with string or twine, 609-6145. he hotline is updated regu‐ weighing 50 pounds or less. larly as conditions change. Click here for information on snowplowing Green Village Program - Winter procedures. Birds Fire Hydrants he 2016 Green Village Series kicks off on Monday, January 11, at 7 pm, at the Please keep ire hydrants clear of snow, it Plainield Library. Bring life to your win‐ is important for the Fire and Water De‐ ter garden and make it easier for birds to partments to have easy access to all hy‐ forage for food by crating edible gar‐ drants. lands and simple feeders.Register online. he Green Village Series is a partnership Early Voting between the Plainield Public Library District and the Village to provide the Early Voting for the 2016 Primary will community with environmental pro‐ be available at the Village Hall, from grams. February 29 through March 11 for Will

4 Kendall Weekly TimesCounty Residents. Voting hours are continue to expect delays and allow extra collection of photos and artifacts in hon‐ hanksgiving Day (hursday, NovemberMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. time while driving through the construc‐ or of the 25th anniversary of the Plain‐ 24) - Refuse collection will be delayed byVoting will not be offered on Saturdays. tion area. ield Tornado. one day for residents withhursday col‐ Project Information: IDOT has started lection only.Energy Assistance reconstruction of Route 30. Between Office Closures Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25) - I-55 and Renwick Road, the typical sec‐ he holiday will be observed on Monday,Contact the Will County Center for tion will be a 5-lane highway. From Ren‐ he Village Offices will be closed Friday, December 26; refuse collection will beCommunity Concerns at 815-722-0722 wick Road to Route 59, a 3-lane section January 1, 2016 (New Year's Day); Mon‐ delayed by one day all week.or visit wcccc.net for information on en‐ will be built. he project is expected to day, January 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr.ergy assistance, weatherization, and be completed by Summer 2017. Mo‐ Day); Monday, February 15 (President's New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1,community service block grant pro‐ torists can expect delays and should al‐ Day); Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day); 2017) - he holiday will be observed ongrams. low extra time for travel. Drivers are Monday, July 4 (Independence Day); Monday, January 2; refuse collection will urged to pay close attention to laggers Monday, September 5 (Labor Day); Fri‐ be delayed by one day all week.Upgrades at Lockport Street, and signs in the work zones, obey the day, November 11 (Veteran's Day);Meadow Lane posted speed limits, and be on the alert hursday, November 24 - Friday, Yard Waste Pickup for workers and equipment. November 25 (hanksgiving); andWork is ongoing at the intersection of Friday, December 23 & Monday, Decem‐ Yard waste collection has ended and willLockport Street (Route 126) and Mead‐ Metronet Survey Work ber 26, 2016 (Christmas). resume in April 2016.ow Lane. he intersection has beenresurfaced and new traffic signals will be Metronet Technologies is in the Village Refuse Collection Reminder Calling All Homeownersinstalled and activated to control traffic. conducting survey work for the con‐ Associationshe new traffic signals are expected to be struction of a iber network to provide Waste Management holidays that fall oninstalled and operational in Spring 2016 Gigabit Internet, TV, and phone services. a refuse collection day will cause collec‐ If you are the president or managementaccording to IDOT. As part of the process, Metronet may tion to be delayed by one day for the re‐ company for a HOA, please email us need to access the utility easement adja‐ mainder of the week. In 2016, refuse col‐ your contact information (name,Route 30 Reconstruction Project cent to your property. lection will be delayed due to the follow‐ address, phone, & e-mail address). hatUpdate ing holidays: way, we can provide information on Now on Display at Village Hall New Year's Day (Friday, January 1) - meetings for homeowners associationsProject Update: Route 30 (Lincoln High‐ Will not change refuse collection in and advance notice regarding work thatway) between Renwick Road and Route When visiting Village Hall, be sure to Plainield. is scheduled to occur in your59 is now open. Work has begun on the check out the Historical Society's exhibit subdivision.section of Route 30 between I-55 and on the 1990 tornado. he Village has Memorial Day (Monday, May 30) -Renwick Road as well as Renwick Road partnered with members of the Plain‐ Refuse collection will be delayed by oneitself. No lanes will be closed and access ield Historical Society and Historic day all week.to all businesses will remain open. Traffic Preservation Commission who will be Independence Day (Monday, July 4) -lanes will be narrowed and laggers will sharing their fascinating collections with Refuse collection will be delayed by onebe present, when necessary. he overall the community. Many thanks to Sue day all week.improvements are scheduled for comple‐ Hasenyager and the Plainield Historicaltion in Summer 2017. Motorists should Society for setting up and sharing this Labor Day (Monday, September 5) - Refuse collection will be delayed by one day all week

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6 Kendall Weekly TimesLocal Primaries are Set by Martin FlowersWith the March 15 primary around the Kendall County Democrats on the local SCHOOL FORcorner and the kickoff to another elec‐ do not have any primaries. ELECTIONtion season there are some interesting JUDGESraces and excitement building here in Kendall County Republicans iled 31Kendall County on the local level. Here precinct committeeman and Democrats We are offering TWO SESSIONS onis how it breaks out for the upcoming iled 21 precinct committeeman. he January 28, 2016 at theprimary. Primary will take place on March 21st. Timber Creek Inn (3300 Drew Ave, Sandwich):Kendall County Corner - In this race we 1:00 pm Class sign-in starts at 12:00see veteran of the office Jacki Purcell tak‐ nooning on political newcomer Carl Gutier‐rez. Both campaigns are picking up early 6:00 pm Class sign-in starts at 5:00 pmendorsements so stay tuned for morecoverage during the primary. Please attend the session that is the most convenient for you.Kendall County States Attorney - EricWeiss iled and will not be opposed RSVP to 630-553-4105 or [email protected] County Circuit Court Clerk -Robyn Immungson will be seeking her A certiied Kendall County Judge ofirst full term and is running unopposed Election will be reimbursed $150.00 forin the primary. the complete day of service. Attendance at the school is required to receive theKendall County Board District One - In‐ certiied judge pay.cumbent John Purcell will be seeking an‐other term . Political Newcomer JerryBannister iled and county activist ToddMillron has iled in the primary as well.District 2 will see incumbent DanKoukol facing off against Tony Giles ofOswego, Darlene Selmer of Oswego ,Jeremy Swanson of Montgomery and po‐litical newcomer Matthew Kellogg all vy‐ing for their party's nomination for theNovember election.

Kendall Weekly Times 7Rep CornerwithStephanieKifowitAURORA, Ill. - To prevent taxes on Manufacturing companies will have the opportunity tosmall businesses from rising, state Rep. Matchmaking participate (on a irst come, irst servedStephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has spon‐ Event basis) in an exhibitor forum that will oc‐sored legislation opposing the creation cur in tandem with the matchmakingof a new tax on advertising services in FEBRUARY 24, sessions.Illinois. 2016 \"Small businesses are the backbone of Please register online at www.imec.org/our economy and employ thousands of For Immediate Release - Kendall County events.cfm. Registrations must be re‐workers across Illinois,\" Kifowit said. and the Kendall Economic Development ceived no later than February 10th.\"Placing a tax on these businesses to ad‐ Alliance (KEDA) is proud to partnervertise would put our economy and with the Illinois Manufacturing Excel‐ For additional information, please seethese jobs at risk.\" Kifowit opposes the lence Center (IMEC) to sponsor a Man‐ the attached lyer.creation of an advertising tax, because ufacturing Matchmaking Event onthe burden it places on small businesses February 24, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to KEDA is a collaborative group com‐and the impact it could have on local 12:00 p.m. at Waubonsee Community posed of Kendall County, Village of Os‐economies. Governor Bruce Rauner's College Sugar Grove Campus. wego, Waubonsee Community College,administration has proposed generating Montgomery Economic Developmentincome for the state of Illinois by taxing he event is a great, local opportunity for Corporation, Plano Economic Develop‐advertising and other services. If manufacturing representatives to meet ment Corporation, Sandwich Economicenacted, Illinois would be the only state with potential new customers and/or Development Corporation, Yorkvilleto tax advertising. Advertising services suppliers; share information, samples, Economic Development Corporation,affected include magazines, newspapers, and more that could help secure a new and the Illinois Manufacturing Excel‐billboards, television, and the internet. partner for business. Manufacturers ar‐ lence Center. range for up to seven introductoryFlorida previously taxed advertising, but matchmaking meetings (15 minute ap‐ For more information on this and other pointments) and all meetings are based economic development events, pleaserepealed it in just six months following on registrant selections. contact Andrez Beltran at (630) 385-3000, or by email atthe loss of $100 million in revenue. [email protected]. Also visit Kendall County's Economic Develop‐\"Higher taxes on the middle-class and ment page athttp://www.co.kendall.il.us/ economic-development.the businesses that employ them willonly weaken Illinois' ability to competewith our neighboring states,\" Kifowitsaid. \"I will oppose efforts to place thisburdensome tax on small businesses,and I will instead work to make our statemore business-friendly.\" For more infor‐mation, please visitwww.ILDistrict84.com or contact Kifow‐it's constituent service office at630-585-1308 [email protected]. he matching event is for manufacturers only and industry codes will be veriied. Companies that do not have a manufac‐ turing NAICS code, are not a true manu‐ facturer, but contribute a product/service to the overall manufacturing process for

8 Kendall Weekly TimesKendall County Health BeatAwards 2015Manufacturer of People who are exposed to cold and lu heal, not pass on a cold or the lu.\"the Year to Wrigley germs every day -- doctors, light atten‐ dants, teachers -- know a thing or two Beth Geoghegan, a paramedic in SouthKendall County is happy to be partici‐ about how to stay healthy when every‐ Florida, says she starts her day by clean‐pating in the Second Annual Making one around them is sick. heir sugges‐ ing her work space with virus-and-germ-Manufacturing Matter award program tions can help you, too. killing soaps.with the Alliance for Illinois Manufac‐turing. As part of the program, Kendall Get a lu shot. It's the No. 1 thing you \"It may sound like overkill, but it's not --County is excited to select Wrigley its can do to prevent the lu. it's awareness,\" she says. \"It's a matter ofManufacturer of the Year for 2015. looking at your environment and think‐ Wash your hands -- a lot. No matter ing, 'What could be contaminated?' All itWrigley is located in Yorkville along what line of work you're in, if you come takes is a tiny droplet. What could have aRoute 47. Yorkville has been the proud in contact with people who are conta‐ droplet on it? And I know someone washome of the Wrigley manufacturing fa‐ gious, you have to wash your hands over in my ambulance for 12 hours before Icility since 1995. his year, Wrigley ex‐ and over, says Alan Pocinki, MD. Pocin‐ got there -- both patients and otherpanded its facility to increase production ki practices internal medicine at the paramedics. It may already look clean,of Skittles. his $50 million expansion George Washington University Hospital but it might not be.\"has created 75 new positions locally with in Washington, DC.more to come in the future. It's also a matter of context. When Ge‐ \" Wash your hands as much as you can oghegan gets home from a shit whereWrigley's investment does not stop with stand, and then some more -- especially nothing much happened, she launchesthe new expansion. he company has ater wrapping up a visit with someone into her normal activities. If it's been abeen a constant presence in local job who's sick,\" Pocinki says. day illed with sick patients, she follows afairs and the Yorkville Chamber of Com‐ different routine.merce. It has been a leading voice in the It sounds so simple, but soap and watercommunity on the importance of voca‐ are the constant companions of doctors \"If I saw 10 patients today, and eight hadtional skills and manufacturing. and nurses. To completely get rid of lu symptoms, I'm likely to take my uni‐ viruses from your skin, you need to form off the minute I get home, put it inKendall County recognizes the exponen‐ scrub hard for 20 seconds or more. A the wash, and get right in the shower.tial value of manufacturing to the area. good way to time yourself is to sing Because you just never know,\" she says.Manufacturers like Wrigley offer highly \"Happy Birthday\" twice while scrubbingskilled, high paying jobs that help grow the backs of your hands, between your Keep up a healthy lifestyle. It's impor‐our communities. In addition, manufac‐ ingers, and under your nails. It doesn't tant to look ater your own health, saysturing provides the avenue to regional matter if the water's hot or cold -- the Ardis Dee Hoven, MD, an internaland global markets, bringing new pros‐ very act of scrubbing will physically re‐ medicine and infectious disease special‐perity and ideas to our communities. move the germs. ist in Lexington, KY.Manufacturing is an important buildingblock to a strong local, regional, and Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. If \"Do all the things we all should be doingglobal economy. you can't get to soap and water, sanitizer on a daily basis anyway,\" Hoven says. can killcold and lu germs. \"Get adequate rest -- which people un‐For more information on this and other derestimate -- get good nutrition, don'teconomic development events, please Avoid getting close to people who are smoke, and keep your allergies con‐contact Andrez Beltran at (630) sick. For example, don't shake hands. trolled, because if they're out of control,385-3000(630) 385-3000, or by email at then your upper respiratory tree is al‐[email protected]. Also visit \"Doctors tend to be very cautious about ready inlamed, which sets it up to moreKendall County's Economic Develop‐ hand shaking,\" says Terri Remy, MD, easily acquire a virus.\"ment page at http://www.co.kendall.il.us/ medical director of Medical Associates ateconomic-development. Beauregard in Alexandria, VA. \"Just ex‐ plain, 'To keep transmission of colds and lu down, I'm not shaking hands. But hello! Nice to meet you!' hey under‐ stand.\" Keep your surroundings clean. Arling‐ ton, VA, massage therapist Amanda Long asks clients to stay home if they feel bad. But to be safe, she sanitizes doorknobs and light switches between sessions. It's a practice she swears by. \"My hyper-vigilance has paid off,\" Long says. \"I was sick more oten when I worked in an office, where people pawed into shared candy dishes and generally just mingled in a crowded space without much attention to germs. Now that I don't have sick days, I don't get paid if I don't work. And I know my job is to

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10 Kendall Weekly TimesBulls Report by Kyle VeederChicago Bulls continue to be inconstantin play as they enter the end of 2015 . In‐juries have plaque the squad and withDerrick Rose and Joachim Noah toname a few that have been on the injuredlist this season. he team's chemistry hassuffered because of the lack of time onthe court together. his was evident withthe play in the loss to the Nets a teamthat has been riddled with injuries and isplaying subpar basketball. his week achink in the Bulls armor was exposedwhen guard Jimmy Butler called outcoach Fred Hoieberg and his teammatesfor lack of effort. At 15 and 11 the Bullsare playing in the middle of the pack inthe Eastern Division.What are the Bulls going to do to turnthings around? Here are a few things thatcan be done to turn this season around.Stop the Twin Tower rotation - Noahand Gasol are good players just not to‐gether at the same time. When they areon the court at the same time they lookclumsy and out of place. Bring a smallerplayer into the rotation that will addsome speed to the line up to create fastbreak points.Get some long range shots - spread outthe defense by adding in some long shotsthat will force other defenses out of theirrotations.Play Defense- with the injuries and slowstart the Bulls are in the middle of thepack in giving up points.Get Derrick Rose going- since comingback from yet another injury he is strug‐gling in the offense and is not playingdefense. Rose creates match up problemsfor other teams and he needs to startplaying like the MVP he is.With the mid point in the season comingup now is the time for the Bulls to maketheir move and start looking at regainingtheir place among the elite teams in theNBA.

Kendall Weekly Times 11 Bears Report by Dick KolfChicago Bears stand at 5 and 9 with two maybe looking for a new kicker. a strong inish and a good Drat.games let ater Sunday's loss to theVikings. the inal score does not tell the Defense - improvement all around but his week's prediction is Bears 28 - Buc‐story of the 38-17 loss . he Bears de‐ still lacking some pieces that will turn caneers 17fense has improved every game and the this unit around. Look for the drat to beoffense has kept things interesting Jay concentrated on linebackers and safetiesCutler is having one of his best seasons will add a defense tackle through freein at least three years and the Team has agency.played well and been in each game sincethe fourth game of the season. First year Special Teams - this unit needs to beCoach John Fox knows he has a long way over hauled mistakes and giving up bigto go especially ater the team's perfor‐ plays have hurt the Bears this Season.mance on Sunday. Looking ahead to the rest of the seasonAt 5 and 9 the Bears were eliminated Bears have games against the Buccaneersfrom the playoffs and now have some and the Lions both sub 500 teams. hedifficult decisions to make coming in the Buccaneers have played good the lastoff season. Running Back Matt Forte is a three weeks and are positioning them‐free agent and at 30 years of age he selves for a bright future. he Lions areseems like his time with the Bears is over an over talented and underperformingespecially with the play of rookie Jeremy team that will be looking to rebuild aterLangford during Fortes injury he provid‐ the Season. Bears should win bothed some need offense in both the run‐ games and inish at 7 and 9 a vast im‐ning game and the passing game he is a provement over the 5 and 11 season lastdouble threat out of the backield . He is year. he team has bought into John Foxyounger and cheaper so Forte Future will philosophy of playing tough and keepingdepend on how much money he is will‐ things close. he story of this season hasing to accept and a diminished role in been the inability to complete an entirethe offense next season. game. he game against the Packers was a game in which the defense and offenseKicker Robbie Ghould has struggled in a did their jobs and special teams madeleague where kicker's jobs are expend‐ plays. However the reality is one gameable look for the Bears to be looking at does not make a season so let's hope for

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