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Will County Timeswww.limerickcommunications.comHappy Labor Day Naperville'sby Jennifer Flowers the courageous men and women Last Fling of our past that we enjoy a fortyAh Labor Day! A day to relax and hour work week, paid vacation and Nit!aperville's Last Fling is celebrat-enjoy the last remnants of sick time, health insurance, work- ing 50 years this year! The eventsummer. It will be the last holiday man's comp and job security when will be September 5, 6, & 7th.before Thanksgiving, so we should we or a loved one is ill. All of these There is fun for the whole family,make merry while the sun is shin- comforts that we enjoy are be- including great food, music anding. Yet we should also remember cause of people like us standing up games and activities for the kids.the reason that we enjoy this last to protect the rights of workers ev- It promises to be a spectacular lastday of summer freedom. Labor erywhere. blow out for summer. For more in-Day was originally a day to cele- Enjoy your Labor Day, you earned formation www.lastfling.orgbrate the workers that make thiscountry strong and great. Yes thatmeans you!So remember the great strides thatthe American worker has madeover the history of our great nationas you hit the BBQ or beach withfriends and family. It is because of

2 Will County TimesOur Town News Route 30 Reconstruction 8/7/15 Update: Daytime road clo- sures will be required along US 30 (Dillman Street to Union Street), Getson, and Union next week to in- stall storm sewer and water main. A temporary detour route utilizing Dillman, Corbin, and Union Streets will be utilized. Resident access will be maintained and the work is expected to be completed by Au- gust 15.Resurfacing Projects gutter as well as pavement Route 30 is closed to ALL west- striping. All work is expected to be bound traffic between RenwickThis year's Street Improvement completed by October 23. Road and Route 59. Drivers willProgram is set to begin the week of need to use the posted detourAugust 17 and will include two ma- Upgrades at Lockport Street, route which utilizes Renwick Road.jor resurfacing contracts. The first Meadow Lane Eastbound Route 30 is open to LO-contract, funded through the Illi- CAL traffic only from Route 59 tonois Motor Fuel Tax, will include IDOT announced that the intersec- Howard. The eastbound lane is re-135th Street (West Norman Green- tion of Lockport Street (Illinois 126) duced to 10'6\". Route 30 Detourway to Rt. 30), Coil Plus Drive and Meadow Lane will be resur- Press Release from IDOT(south of 143rd St.), Feeney Drive, faced, beginning, weather permit-and Parkview Meadows subdivi- ting, Tuesday, August 25. Flaggers Project Information: IDOT hassion. The second contract, Village will be directing traffic on Lockport started reconstruction of Route 30.funded, will include the following Street and Meadow Lane when Between I-55 and Renwick Road,roadways: River, Michigan, necessary. Near the end of the the typical section will be a 5-laneBartlett, Dillman, Center, Evans, project, new traffic signals will be highway. From Renwick Road toAmboy, Hartong, Miles, Park, Lake- installed and activated to control Route 59, a 3-lane section will beside Ct, and Ottawa (Rt. 59 to Miles traffic. The project will be com- built. The project is expected to beAvenue) as well as various alleys. plete by November 30. Motorists completed by Summer 2017. Mo-The work will consist of grinding can expect delays and should al- torists can expect delays andoff the existing asphalt surface, low extra time for trips through should allow extra time for travel.patching failed areas, and paving this area. Drivers are urged to pay Drivers are urged to pay close at-new asphalt surface. Also included close attention to flaggers and tention to flaggers and signs in thein the project will be the removal signs in the work zones, obey the work zones, obey the posted speedand replacement of selected areas posted speed limits, and be on the limits, and be on the alert for work-of concrete sidewalk and curb and alert for workers and equipment. ers and equipment. Weather Radio Program The Village, in conjunction with Walgreens and Midland Radio, is offering weather alerting radios at a discount to residents this sum-

Will County Times 3 Plainield Newsmer. Residents will have the op- Special Ceremony To Mark feature remarks from Mayor Collinsportunity to purchase a weather 25th Anniversary of Plainfield and Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant;radio for $10 on August 26 & 27be- Tornado a reading from Rev. David Medow;tween the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 a special message from Rev. Kris-p.m. To purchase a radio, bring There will be a ceremony to com- ten Larsen; and music from the PH-proof of residency (e.g. water bill) memorate the 25th anniversary of SCC band and choir. Then, at 3:28to the Plainfield Police the Plainfield tornado on Friday, p.m. - when the storm actually hitDepartment, 14300 S. Coil Plus August 28, at 3 p.m., at the tornado Plainfield - former Plainfield MayorDrive, on one of the dates memorial across from Plainfield Mary Latta will read the names ofspecified. Non-residents can pur- Central High School, 24120 W. Ft. the 29 tornado victims as severalchase a radio for $15. More details. Beggs Street. The ceremony will area churches toll their bells.

4 Will County Times The event will then move to the from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, August pm, at the Plainfield Library. GetPHSCC auditorium for a special 29. Event Details, Traffic & Parking ideas on enhancing your outdoorprogram from 4:45-6 p.m. featuring Information. living area with color and pizazz byWBBM television meteorologist adding containers with plants andSteve Baskerville, WGN television Coffee with the Mayor - flowers this autumn season. Freemeteorologist Tom Skilling, and September 9 planter giveaway for a lucky at-College of DuPage Professor of Me- tendee. Register online.teorology Paul Sirvatka. Please join Mayor Collins for coffee St. Mary Immaculate Church will and conversation on Wednesday, Ash Tree Updatehost a special Tornado Commemo- September 9, 2015 at 9 am at theration Exhibit featuring storm-re- Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport The Village plans to remove 1,000lated pictures and artifacts in the Street. All residents are invited. dead parkway Ash Trees during theschool gym on Saturday, August 22 next two months. Crews startedand Sunday, August 23. Finally, the Green Village Program working on the north side of townPlainfield Historical Society's Main and over 200 trees have alreadyStreet Museum will host a special The Green Village Series continues been removed. The crews will con-exhibit about the 1990 tornado on Monday, September 14, at 7 tinue to work their way south through the community in the coming weeks. Additionally, the Village is planning to provide 500 replacement parkway trees this fall. Replacement trees will be pro- vided for locations based on last year's Ash Tree removals. Parkway tree replacements will lag re- movals by a year or two depending on funding and tree availability. Chat with the Chiefs On Wednesday, October 28, at 7 pm, join Chief Riddle of the Plain- field Fire District, Chief Veseling of the Oswego Fire District, and Chief Konopek of the Plainfield Police Department for \"Chat with the Chiefs\" community meeting at the Plainfield Fire District Headquar- ters. Attendees will learn more about the happenings within the Plainfield Fire and Ambulance De- partments, the Oswego Fire De- partment, the Plainfield Police De- partment, and the Plainfield Emer- gency Management Agency. Police Department Survey The Police Department is looking for your feedback! Please take a moment to complete the Plainfield Police Department Citizen Survey.

Will County Times 5Now on Display at Village Hall Refuse Collection Reminder leaves) is properly packaged in krat yard waste bags and/or aWhen visiting Village Hall, be sure Waste Management holidays that Waste Management yard wasteto check out the historic oil lamps fall on a refuse collection day will cart. Branches must be tied in 4on display. The Village has part- cause collection to be delayed by foot bundles weighing 50 poundsnered with members of the Plain- one day for the remainder of the or less. Please note: sod, trees,field Historical Society and Historic week. In 2015, refuse collection stumps, dirt, stones, and land-Preservation Commission who will will be delayed due to the follow- scape brick/pavers are not accept-be sharing their fascinating collec- ing holidays: ed as yard waste.tions with the community. Many Labor Day (Monday, September 7)thanks to Larry Papi for sharing his - Pickup will be delayed by one day Calling All Homeownerscollection and knowledge of oil all week. Associationslamps. Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, If you are the president or manage-Office Closures November 26) - Pickup will be de- ment company for a HOA, please layed by one day for residents with email us your contact informationThe Village Offices will be closed Thursday collection only. (name, address, phone, & e-mailMonday, September 7 (Labor Day); Christmas Day (Friday, December address). That way, we can provideWednesday, November 11 25) - Will not change pickup in information on meetings for home-(Veteran's Day); Thursday, Novem- Plainfield. owners associations and advanceber 26-Friday, November 27 notice regarding work that is(Thanksgiving); and Thursday, De- Yard Waste Pickup scheduled to occur in your subdivi-cember 24-Friday, December 25 sion.(Christmas). Yard waste collection has resumed. Please make sure that all yard waste (brush, grass clippings, and

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Will County Times 74TH AVENUE WILL BE CLOSED EAST OF ProvideCHICAGO ST AT THE RAILROAD BRIDGEBEGINNING JULY 27, 2015 FeedbackJuly 21, 2015 Media Release- As opened by the end of August. As always we are happy that youpart of the Union Pacific Railroad's read and enjoy our services. We arework on the Heritage Corridor rail- For additional information, contact constantly looking for ways to in-road bridges near the Joliet Gate- the City of Joliet Department of crease your enjoyment. Pleaseway Center transportation Public Works at 815-724- 4200. contact us to tell us what you like,campus, the 4 th Avenue railroad don't like and what you would likeviaduct, between Chicago Street to see more of.and Eastern Avenue, will be closedfor bridge work beginning Monday, Send us an email today so that weJuly 27, 2015. can include your suggestions and comments in our next edition!Detour routes will be posted.Drivers are advised to exercise cau- You can contact us attion and seek alternate routeswhen traveling in the area. It is an- [email protected] that the road will be re-

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Will County Times 9Upcoming 8/11/2015 9:00 AMCountyMeetings For more information and loca- tions go to http://www.willcounty-Will County Merit Commission illinois.com/.Meeting8/3/2015 10:00 AMForest Preserve District FinanceCommittee - Regular Meeting8/5/2015 9:00 AMWC Executive Committee - Assign-ment Meeting8/6/2015 11:00 AMAdministrative Adjudication - LandUse Department8/10/2015 2:00 PMVAC Commission/Executive Mtg.8/10/2015 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWC Legislative & Policy Committee- Regular Meeting

10 Will County TimesCubs Beat UpcomingBy: Martin Flowers ment with 17 and 15 steals. Mad- Games don is looking to be more aggres-Cubs currently hold a 7.5 game sive in the base stealing depart- 9/1 7:05 PM vs Redslead for the final wild card spot ment because the Cubs offense 9/2 1:20 PM vs Redsand are 6.5 half back in the central has been hit miss this year. This is 9/4 1:20 PM vs D-Backsfor the division title. The Cubs divi- not a team that can depend on the 9/5 1:20 PM vs D-Backssion is the toughest in all of base- long ball to win games. Fundamen- 9/6 1:20 PM vs D-Backsball right now with the Cardinals, tals have carried the Cubs and 9/7 1:15 PM @ CardinalsPirates, and Cubs competing for looking at October being more ag- 9/8 7:15 PM @ Cardinalsthe postseason. Cardinals have the gressive on the base paths will 9/9 12:45 PM @ Cardinalsbest record in the National fol- help the Cubs go deep into the 9/10 6:05 PM @ Phillieslowed by the Pirates who are right postseason. 9/11 6:05 PM @ Phillieson their tail followed by the Cubs. 9/12 6:05 PM @ PhilliesCubs are on a six game winning Ahead this week the Cubs will fin- 9/13 12:35 PM @ Philliesstreak and continue to see strong ish their series in San Francisco 9/15 12:35 PM @ Piratespitching and timely hitting. Injuries and then head to Las Angels to (8/3 makeup)are affecting the Cubs are right round out the Month of SeptemberWith Soler on the shelf for a few then it back to Division play withweeks with a right hamstring. the Reds.The Cubs have addressed this withthe signing of Quintin Berry andEmilio Bonifacio that will provideanother dimension to their offensewith their speed. Berry is a pinchrunning specialist who has madehis mark in the post season. Boni-facio has speed but has struggledto get on base.Currently Fowler and Rizzo are thetwo leaders in the steals depart-

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12 Will County TimesSox Beat by Kyle Veeder UpcomingThe White Sox continue to hold als tohita skid and see the Tigers Gamessolid in the pennant chase, being disappear in the Standings. The4.5 games back in the wild card Twins are not playing well and the 9/1 7:10 PM @Twinsrace. Sox continue their old ways Indians can be our best friend in 9/2 7:10 PM @ Twinsof inconsistent baseball. Chris Sale helping to play the spoiler. Sox 9/3 12:10 PM @ Twinscontinues on his quest for a possi- have important series coming up 9/4 7:10 PM @ Royalsble CY Young nomination with a 12 with the Yankees so they have a 9/5 6:10 PM @ Royalsand 6 record that truly does not re- week to get it together so they areflect his effort this is year. Bobby ready for the Bronx Bombers.Abreu continues to have a seasonin which he will likely hit 30 homeruns and drive in 100 RBI's.Even with the lackluster play, the 9/6 1:10 PM @ RoyalsSox still find themselves only 4.5 9/7 1:10 PM vs Indiansgames of the final wild card spot. 9/8 7:10 PM vs IndiansThe Yankees seem to be the fa- 9/9 7:10 PM vs Indiansvorite right now but don't count 9/11 7:10 PM vs Twinsthe White Sox out yet. With a four 9/12 6:10 PM vs Twinsgame series against the Mariners 9/13 1:10 PM vs Twinsthe Sox could begin to establish 9/14 7:10 PM vs Athleticssome credibility if they can take 9/15 7:10 PM vs Athleticsthree of four from Seattle. Thenthe September race begins; with alot of games still let against theCentral and a majority of thegames at home the Sox could bethis year's Cinderella and captur-ing that final wild card spot. Nowthe truth is the Sox are going toneed some help they need the Roy-

Will County Times 13Bears Report by Tim Flowers Upcoming GamesBears are a quiet 2 and 0 so far in Offense side of the ball look forthe preseason. The defense looks more reps from Matt Forte as he Pre Seasonimproved with the 3 4 scheme and tunes up for the season . Key to 9/3 7PM vs Cleveland Brownsmoving Jarrod Allen to outside success is three things this season Regular Seasonlinebacker also saving the wear Cutler keeping his mouth shut; Im- 9/13 12 PM vs Packersand tear on his body. With wins proved linebacker core,and Matt 9/20 12 PM vs Cardinalsover the Dolphins and Colts the Forte getting 1600 yards this sea-Bears are showing some renewed son of combined yardage. Bears doeffort that was lacking the last two these three things they will be inyears. As Bears fans we try to forget position for the post season.the Trestman years or the lostyears in Bears History.Bears offense still is gaining yardsbut continue to have trouble in thered zone same issue as last year.So far the Bears have not found areplacement for Brandon Marshallbut some of the drat picks areshowing promise. Special teamshas seen an improvement andoverall this team is playing morephysical than in years past. Againstthe Colts the 1st team line did agreat job controlling the line ofscrimmage and allow the shortpassing game to work. If the Bearscan control the clock and get seethe running game setting up thepass then they will be a factor thisyear.

14 Will County TimesCounty Wide News mits and this transfer will elimi- nate the burden of using county re-Will County/IDOT reach sources to maintain this inter-agreement on ownership of modal access.\"Arsenal Road Will County officials are hopeful the IDOT agreement will be pre- sented for approval as early as the August 20 meeting of the Will County Board. For more informa- tion www.willcountyillinois.comJOLIET - Will County and the Illi- \"This transfer will be a big help tonois Department of Transportation Will County,\" Gould said. \"We willon Wednesday reached an agree- not be faced, month ater month,ment about the jurisdiction of sev- of issuing overweight truck per-eral roads in Will County, with themost significant transfer being Ar-senal Road.\"We negotiated with IDOT to takeover Arsenal Road and in exchangethe county will assume ownershipof three other roadways within thecounty,\" said Will County ExecutiveLarry Walsh. \"This is an importantagreement regarding the safety ofthis region. This will benefit thecounty, our residents, the inter-modals, and the many truckerswho use this road daily.\"The agreement calls for the juris-dictional transfer to IDOT of Arse-nal Road from Interstate 55 toBaseline Road.\"Will County is at the crossroads ofAmerica and a major player in theglobal marketplace,\" Walsh said.\"Having safe, efficient roadways isparamount to the safety of our res-idents and the continued econom-ic development of Will County.\"Will County Division of Transporta-tion Director Bruce Gould said thistransfer with IDOT will help allevi-ate some stress on the county'shighway system.

Will County Times 15Bertino- Senatorquired to complete an initial re- view of rules, regulations and pro-Tarrant’s small Bertino-cesses related to small businesses within one year of the legislation becoming law. Subsequent reviewsbusiness would take place every five years Tarrant Tothereater.legislation According to the Small Businesssigned into law Hold HiringAdministration, small businesses Fairemploy 48 percent of the private- sector labor force in Illinois. HB 3887 goes into effect on Jan- uary 1 of next year.SPRINGFIELD- Small businesses of-ten face too much red tape whendealing with the state.With HB 3887, which was signedinto law today, State Senator Jen-nifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shore-wood) hopes to make that processas efficient as possible and helpimprove the state's business cli-mate.\"Small businesses are the back-bone of our communities,\" Bertino-Tarrant said. \"This law is an impor-tant step in helping our businessowners cut through the unneces-sary red tape.\"HB 3887, which Bertino-Tarrantsponsored in the Senate, is de-signed to identify and eliminatestate regulations that are unrea-sonable or overly burdensome tosmall businesses.State agencies will now be re-

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