Pictured is Jay Patel, manager of Williams Liquors on south York St. in Elmhurst, where a $1 million Powerball Jackpot ticket was sold last week. Patel was delighted to have sold the prize-winning ticket, especially because the store
stands to receive a portion of the money. He said the following day, there were people lined up out front to purchase lottery tickets – maybe the good luck of the location will rub off.
DuPage County State’s Attorney
Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing have announced that bond has been set for a pair of individuals accused of leading police
InsIde:
on a high-speed chase after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Lombard Walgreens located in the 300 block of W. St. Charles Road.
Kionna Kemp, 23, and Devan Flax,
19, both of Chicago, each appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Brian Telander set bond at $25,000 with 10 percent to apply for Kemp and at $100,000 with 10 percent to apply for Flax.
Kemp is charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding (Class 4 felony) and Flax is charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felony).
On July 19 at approximately 1:11 p.m., officers with the Lombard Police Department responded to a call of a burglary that had just occurred at the Walgreens. Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that Flax entered the Walgreens and went to the pharmacy. It is alleged that Flax jumped over the counter at
the pharmacy, broke a cabinet containing pharmaceuticals and stole nearly 8,000 tablets of Xanax, Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen and Codeine.
It is further alleged that Flax then left the store and entered a car driven by Kemp. While checking the area for the vehicle, it is alleged that an
officer located a green Jeep driven by Kemp. It is alleged that when the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Kemp failed to stop. It is alleged that Kemp disobeyed multiple stop signs and traffic control devices and was traveling at times in excess of 95 mph. It is further alleged that Kemp drove southbound on Route 53 away from the officer ultimately making her way to the eastbound I-290 ramp where the vehicle was disabled using spike strips deployed by the Oak Brook Police Department.
It is alleged that the vehicle continued to travel on the ramp until it was blocked in traffic and forced to stop. The defendants were taken into
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In an age when international relations are often tenuous, AFS-USA, a leader in international high school student exchange for 75 years, is focused on providing opportunities for intercultural exchange that can help lead to a more just and peaceful world.
AFS-USA invites families and individuals from the Chicago area and surrounding communities to become hosts for international students for 12 weeks, a semester, or an academic year.
Hosting provides individuals, families, high schools, and communities with opportunities to learn about the unfamiliar by exploring a diversity of cultures, all while sharing their own culture with a young person from a different country.
“AFS-USA nurtures active global citizens who make the world a better place,” AFS-USA president and CEO Tara Hofmann said. “Every new AFS student is another global citizen in progress—an individual primed to help build a more just
world that reflects peace and fellowship. The impact doesn’t stop with the students. Host families’ lives are transformed by students from across the globe and host communities gain greater cultural diversity.”
Exchange students represent nearly 80 countries and cultures, including Kenya, Ukraine, Egypt, Turkey (officially, the Republic of Türkiye), Italy, Germany, Chile, Thailand and more. They are among the more than 1,000 international AFS students hosted in the U.S. each year.
AFS-USA host families represent a broad range of U.S. cultures, including individuals and families of multi-national/ethnic backgrounds, those with and without children, those who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, and more.
In addition, AFS-USA has a more than 50-year partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), which offers numerous sponsored scholarships for international students to study abroad in the U.S.
including the following programs:
• Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (KL-YES): Through the U.S. Department of State’s YES program, high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations live and study for an academic year in the United States. Participants live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S. society and values; they also help educate Americans about their home country and culture.
• Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX): Jointly funded and managed by the U.S. Department of State and German government, CBYX provides full scholarships for German students to live and study abroad in the U.S. for an academic year. Participants live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S. society and values; they also help educate Americans about Ger-
Heat and humidity can be a deadly combination, for those looking to stay out of the heat, there are a variety of cooling sites located throughout DuPage County at local libraries, park districts and community centers.
Some include: Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza; Addison Township, 401 No. Addison Rd.; Bensenville Village Hall, Public Library and Park District facilities; Elmhurst Public Library, 125 So. Prospect; Oakbrook Terrace police department, 17W261 Butterfield Rd.; Villa Park Public Library, 305 So. Ardmore; Villa Park police department, 40 So. Ardmore; Wood Dale Public
Bensenville’s favorite summer concert series, Music in the Park, is already in full swing and continues every Wednesday through Aug. 30 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the traditional location in downtown Bensenville, on Center St. just south of Village Hall. This family-friendly event has something to offer for all musical tastes.
Bensenville restaurants will sell dinner and dessert items so families can enjoy a meal prior to each concert.
The classic car cruise nights will start at 6 p.m. each Wednesday night prior to the music.
The Music in the Park schedule for August will feature:
• Aug. 2: EZFM – 70’s Yacht Rock
• Aug. 9: The Blooze Brothers –The Midwest’s #1 Blues Brothers Tribute
• Aug. 16: Generation – Rock and Soul
• Aug. 23: Kashmir– The Led Zeppelin Concert
• Aug. 30: The Moods – Motown, R&B
Library, 520 No. Wood Dale Rd.; and York Township, 1502 So. Meyers Rd., Lombard. For more locations, visit DuPage County Health Department’s web site at dupagehealth.org.
The County offers the following hot weather tips:
• Stay hydrated by drinking at least one-and-one-half to two quarts of fluids daily, whether you are indoors or out, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages and drinks containing caffeine.
• Avoid overexertion and strenuous outdoor activities if at all possible.
• Take advantage of cooling cen-
ters, public pools and air-conditioned stores and malls during periods of extreme heat. Even a few hours a day in air conditioning can help prevent heat-related illnesses.
• Don’t forget your pets. Offer pets extra water and place the water bowl in a shaded area if outdoors. Make sure pets have a shady refuge where they can escape direct sun exposure.
• If you or someone around you begins to experience dizziness, nausea, headache, confusion and a rapid pulse, seek medical attention immediately, as these could be the symptoms of heatstroke.
many and German culture.
• Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX): Through the U.S. Department of State’s FLEX program, high school students from Europe and Eurasia live and study for an academic year in the United States. Participants live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S. society and values; they also help educate Americans about their home country and culture.
Once students and host families are matched, they receive ongoing support from trained staff and are welcomed into their local chapter of dedicated volunteers, alumni, and fellow host families.
One thing that sets AFS-USA apart is the network of almost 3,000 volunteers throughout the U.S. Many volunteers have hosted international exchange students or studied abroad with AFS and will support families, students, and schools in gaining the most from their hosting experience.
Hosts are expected to provide their student(s) with a bed, meals and support and encouragement throughout their program. Students arrive with
their own spending money and medical coverage.
“These students attend local high schools, participate in local community life, and are encouraged to share aspects of their culture,” Hofmann said. “They also discover first-hand what it’s like to live in America and form lasting friendships that create enduring links between the U.S. and other countries. In many cases, the bonds that form between AFS students and their host families last a lifetime.”
AFS-USA is the largest organization within the international AFS network that includes 54 partners around the globe.
Those interested in hosting an AFS Exchange Student are encouraged to contact 1-800-AFS-INFO or visit www.afsusa.org for more information. For those interested in studying abroad please browse our programs and apply now to start your journey. You can also get involved as an AFSUSA Volunteer. Visit www.afsusa. org/volunteer to get started or learn more about opportunities to make a difference.
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The Village of Addison continues its 12th season of Rock ‘N Wheels every Thursday through the summer, from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Village Green. Rock ‘N Wheels includes live music, food and beverages from Addison restaurants, attractions available for children, and more.
On July 27, Rock ‘N Wheels welcomes Scott Stapp formerly of the band Creed at 8 p.m. Opening up the night is The Red Roses at 6:30. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Addison’s very own: 601 Bar & Grill, Tacos Puebla, Dunkley’s, Barbara’s Polish Deli, Flavor Frenzy, Lou Malnati’s, and Muggs ‘n Manor.
Additionally, the Addison Historical Museum will host an open house from 6 - 8 p.m., with Jessica Michna presenting, “WWI Nurse.” The Craft & Vintage Fair will be held in front of the museum buildings.
The Addison Township Foundation & Food Pantry continues its food drive at every Rock ‘N Wheels event. The following is a list of accepted donations: cereal, oatmeal, any canned food, canned fruits, and canned vegetables, any type of pasta, white rice, brown rice, sugar, coffee, tea, olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, any type of dried fruit, baking products, flour,
Pictured here is Scott Stapp who will headline at Addison’s Rock ‘N Wheels on Thursday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Formerly with the band Creed, Stapp will follow The Red Roses.
peanut butter, jelly, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, ramen noodles, macaroni & cheese, SPAM, any seasoning packets (tacos, chili, fajita), meal packet helpers, salt, pepper, nuts, granola bars, hygiene products,
Pictured are The Red Roses, who are on tap to lead off Addison’s Rock ‘N Wheels event beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The group will be followed by Scott Stapp at 8 p.m.
diapers (size 3,4,5), baby soap, baby shampoo, baby lotion, baby wipes, Depends underwear for men (small and medium), Depends underwear for women (small and medium), laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins, Clorox wipes, Zip-Loc baggies, Band-Aids.
Bring your donations to the blue
Village of Addison tent at any Rock ‘N Wheels event through the rest of the summer.
Parking is available at Friendship Plaza, as well as at Indian Trail High School, located at 222 N John F Kennedy Dr.
For more details and the complete season schedule, visit ItHappensInAddison.com.
Elmhurst University recently completed its most successful fundraising campaign in institutional history, raising more than $55.3 million to create and enhance opportunities for current and future University studen ts.
After exceeding its $50 million goal this past fall, Elmhurst 150: The Campaign for Elmhurst University continued to gain philanthropic support from alumni, faculty and staff; parents and students; and governmental, corporate and other entities, until its conclusion on June 30.
The campaign funds will create scholarships and academic opportunities; facilitate construction of a new health sciences building and renovations to campus athletic and recreational facilities; and bolster the University’s long-term financial security by strengthening the endow-
custody at this time.
ment.
A stronger Elmhurst University endowment provides an increased level of perpetual financial support in strategic and critical areas of the institution, a necessity for the growth of current and future generations of Bluejay students, faculty and staff.
“Elmhurst 150 was a resounding success,” said Elmhurst University president Troy D. VanAken. “After reaching our goal nine months early, we sustained that momentum all the way to the end of this comprehensive campaign. We are gratified to see such a strong commitment to our students and the quality of their educational experience.”
President VanAken announced the public phase of the campaign on Dec. 6, 2021, during the University’s 150th anniversary Founders Day celebrations.
The response was historic. In all, the University received more than 20,000 individual gifts from across the country and around the world. More than 3,400 donors made their first gift during the campaign. The University also saw a notable increase in the number of alumni do-
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“This most recent case of fleeing from the police is extremely disturbing as it occurred in the middle of the afternoon along residential streets and major thoroughfares through the county,” Berlin said.
“To make matters worse, it is alleged that the passenger in the fleeing vehicle had just stolen thousands of prescription narcotics from a local pharmacy. Thankfully, no innocent motorists or pedestrians were injured or killed.
“I thank the Lombard Police Department for their efforts on this case
“ Elmhurst 150 was a resounding success. After reaching our goal nine months early, we sustained that momentum all the way to the end of this comprehensive campaign. We are gratified to see such a strong commitment to our students and the quality of their educational experience.”
– Troy D. VanAken, Elmnurst University presidentnors.
Several major gifts were received through planned-giving commitments as well as direct contributions, noted Andrew Knap, vice president for institutional advancement.
Funds from the campaign already are making a significant impact:
• Gifts to the Annual Fund, which provides direct support to Elmhurst students and their education, will create scholarships and help to offset operational and programming costs.
• The Health Sciences Initiative Fund will facilitate the construction of a new building that will bring Elmhurst’s nursing, public health, occupational therapy and communication sciences and disorders programs under one roof, creating greater opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Groundbreaking on the new building is expected to take place in the fall.
and for their ongoing efforts in keeping our roadways safe, as well as the Oak Brook Police Department for their assistance.”
“I would like to thank the men and women of the Lombard Police Department along with our fellow officers from Oak Brook, Villa Park, Elmhurst and Hillside for bringing these offenders to justice,” Wirsing said.
The next court appearance for Kemp is scheduled Aug. 15. Flax’s next court appearance is scheduled Aug. 16. Both cases will be in front of Judge Telander.
“These gifts will enhance the student experience immediately and over the long term by relieving financial burdens, expanding career and academic services, and enabling more students to participate in meaningful enrichment activities such as studying abroad, conducting research and traveling to national conferences and seminars,” he said.
June 30 marked not only the close of the Elmhurst 150 campaign but also the University’s third consecutive year of record fundraising. During the 2023 fiscal year (July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023), Elmhurst raised more than $10.4 million, the most ever raised in one year by the institution and $300,000 more than the previous fiscal year.
• Thousands of students, coaches, spectators and community members will enjoy an enhanced experience as the University completes improvements to Langhorst Field and other athletic and recreational facilities on campus. Renovations to R.A. Faganel Hall are finished, and replacement of the turf field and track at Langhorst Field will be completed later this summer.
• Contributions to the University’s endowment and restricted funds represent an investment in the University’s long-term financial stability and are the foundations upon which student success is built. Growth in these funds supports endowed student scholarships, programs, faculty and staff positions, and other purposes.
“The extraordinary outcome of the Elmhurst 150 campaign reflects the active and growing engagement of the entire Elmhurst University community,” VanAken said. “The campaign was a pivotal moment for our University, but the momentum continues and will drive us to achieve even more for our students in the years to come.”
‘historic,’ brings in $55.3 million
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago
Chief of Police
Colin Fleury announced that bond has been set for an Arizona man charged with the 2001 sexual assault of a woman at a West Chicago apartment complex.
Alberto Gomez, 51, of Florence,
Ariz., appeared at a bond hearing on July 12 where Judge Daniel Guerin set his bond at $5 million with 10 percent to apply.
Gomez is charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault (Class X felony), three counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felony), one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (Class 2 felony) and one count of criminal sexual abuse (Class 4 felony).
In late 2022, the West Chicago Po-
lice Department learned of a DNA hit from a sexual assault kit collected from a November, 2001 sexual assault at a West Chicago apartment complex.
It is alleged that the DNA swabs recovered from the victim following the assault were found to be consistent with Gomez’s DNA, which was submitted after Gomez was detained for illegal re-entry into the United States.
It is further alleged that on Nov.
25, 2001, the victim was alone in her apartment when she awoke to a man, later identified as Gomez, standing in her bedroom.
It is alleged that Gomez pushed the victim down on the bed, put his hand over her mouth, struck her multiple times and then sexually assaulted her. It is further alleged that Gomez then fled the apartment at which time the victim immediately contacted the West Chicago Police Department.
Gomez allegedly lived in the West
Chicago/Warrenville area at the time of the assault.
Gomez has been in federal custody since his arrest on the illegal re-entry charges last November. He was transferred to the DuPage County Jail where he currently remains. Anyone with information regarding this case or Gomez is asked to contact the West Chicago Police Department at (630) 293-2222. His next court appearance is scheduled Aug. 16 for status in front of Judge Guerin.
In tandem with its Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross exhibition, the Elmhurst Art Museum commissioned the outdoor public art installation Superheroes in Wilder Park that opened Saturday, May 6 in Wilder Park. If you haven’t seen it, make plans now because the exhibition will only remain on display through Monday, July 31. The Superheroes public exhibit features eight life-sized sculptures made by eight individuals and four community groups led by practiced teaching artists.
Robert Apolinar and four Elmhurst University students worked on one of the pieces, which proved interesting since Apolinar is a toy designer and in fact, has designed several “Joyful Dinner” toys for that hamburger restaurant with the clown mascot.
Elmhurst artist and instructor John Nester helped a group of Glenbard North students to create the superheroes “Nike the Defender” and “Guardian, the winged Goddess.”
The students wanted to share the fact that the winged Goddess appears on all medals awarded to high school students by the state of Illinois.
Vanessa Garza of Studio Nez constructed “Fruit and Stars, Superhero Cereals,” while Dave Pryor presented “The Canine Crusader.” Esmeralda Bolivar and the Elmhurst Pride Collective created the superhero, “Iridescent.”
Rafael Blanco, a native of Spain who worked on the Elmhurst public mural on the north side of the University’s athletic building where it is visible from the train, displayed “Captain Elmhurst,” which he calls “a humorous response to his own American assimilation.”
Although the outdoor exhibit ends after the weekend, the Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross exhibition will remain at the Elmhurst Art Museum through Sunday, Aug. 20. For more information, visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.
Addison
July 18
Eric K. Hudson, 56, was charged with aggravated IVC felonies and identity theft of less than $300 at 5:28 p.m.
Eric Pascual-Funes, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident and transportation/carrying liquor by a driver near Lake and McNair at 2:55 p.m.
July 15
Juan Pablo Garcia Serrano, 39, of Addison, was charged with DUI, driving while license expired, improper turn and not driving on the right side
of the road near Oak and Addison at 2:31 a.m.
July 4
Alfredo Andrade, 33, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI, improper lane usage and improper stop or turn signal near Lake and Addison at 9:45 p.m.
Matthew A. Pioch, 26, of Campton Hills, was charged with possession of cannabis in a vehicle by a driver speeding and a failure to appear warrant for driving while license suspended at 12:22 a.m.
July 3
Gustavo J. Sosa, 24, of Addison, was charged with DUI, transportation/ carrying alcohol by a driver, speeding and possession of cannabis in a vehicle near Army Trail and Stonehedge at 8:21 p.m.
Raul Soto-Pelaez, 30, of Glendale Heights, was charged with DUI, driving while license expired and no insurance near Army Trail and Swift at 4:08 a.m.
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A 26-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of S. Lalonde at 9:50 p.m.
July 2
Jose Angel Marcos, 32, of Aurora, was charged with two counts of DUI and endangering the life/health of a child near Lake and Rohlwing at 12:17 a.m.
Carlos Pacheco, 35, of Elmwood Park, was charged with DUI and speeding 30-39 mph over the limit near Lake and Ellsworth at 9:47 p.m.
A 67-year-old Schaumburg man and a 57-year-old Schaumburg man were charged with domestic battery at 9:08 p.m.
July 1
Darwin J. Galvez-Torres, 28, of Addison, was charged with retail theft of displayed merchandise under $300 in the 1-100 block of W. Lake at 11:38 p.m.
Gisela Oliver Martinez, 49, of Addison, was charged with DUI, battery
and resisting a police officer in the 500 block of W. Lake at 10:11 p.m.
June 30
Samuel A. Velasquez Garcia, 21, of Addison, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault Felipe Neri Serrano, 42, of Addison, was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance, endangering the life/health of a child and speeding 30-39 mph over the limit near Church and Fullerton at 5:21 p.m.
Villa Park
July 15
Police said Marianna Alvarez, 49, of Elmwood Park, was arrested on an original complaint and warrant in the 300 block of N. Lincoln for theft/ unauthorized control with intent not exceeding $500.
A complainant in the 1000 block of N. Ardmore reported unknown suspects battered them. The complainant was transported to an area hospital.
July 14
A 61-year-old woman from Lagrange Park was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of N. Villa at 7:34 p.m.
A complainant in the 100 block of E. Vermont reported at 2:01 a.m. that a suspect removed money and credit cards from their wallet.
A complainant in the 300 block of N. Princeton reported at 1:36 p.m. that suspects battered each other but do not want to press charges.
A complainant at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North reported at 2:02 p.m. that a suspect removed several items from display shelves and left the store without paying.
July 13
Police said Adam Dehne, 37, of Villa Park, was arrested a Cook County warrant in the 100 block of N. Summit at 1:15 a.m.
A complainant in the 200 block of W. Division reported at 5:24 a.m. that an unknown suspect removed their vehicle from parking lot.
A complainant in the 400 block of S. Princeton reported at 8:44 a.m. that a suspect is threatening them.
A complainant in the 500 block of No. 3rd reported that an unknown suspect removed a wallet from a vehicle parked in the driveway and also used the complainant’s credit cards.
July 12
A complainant at a bar in the 100 block of E. North reported at 10:17 p.m. that subjects were physically fighting.
July 11
A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported that a suspect removed multiple items from display shelves and left the store without paying. The suspect was located and trespassed.
A complainant in the 400 block of S. Princeton reported that an unknown suspect entered their backyard and damaged decorations.
July 10
Police said Angelo James Lamantia, 62, of St. Charles, was arrested on arrested on an original complaint
and warrant for battery causing bodily harm, battery making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature at Willowbrook High School at 7:10 a.m. The alleged incident occurred June 10.
Mary E. Royal, 60, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to yield to an authorized emergency vehicle and no insurance in the 700 block of N. Addison at 10:03 a.m.
A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported at 12:46 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed multiple items from display shelves and left the store without paying.
A 13-year-old male juvenile from Lombard was charged with residential burglary and possession of a stolen firearm in the 300 block of N. Bierman at 4:41 p.m.
A complainant at a restaurant in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 6:31 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed their purse during a rideshare trip.
July 9
A complainant at a business in the 300 block of E Roosevelt reported that subjects were physically fighting in the parking lot.
July 8
A complainant at a business in the 400 block of W. Division reported at 10:47 p.m. that a suspect was refusing to leave and the complainant wanted the suspect trespassed. The suspect was issued a no-trespass notice.
July 6
A complainant at a business in the 300 block of W. North reported at 2:51 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed money from a purse that was on a table.
According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported two incidents of residents being a victim of fraud or identity theft.
The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
July 19, 6:07 a.m. in the 600 block of N. Route 83, a complainant reported an unknown suspect threw an unknown clear liquid on them due to a parking altercation. This incident is under investigation. BEPC23008329
July 19, 5:22 p.m. in the 400 block of Supreme Drive, a complainant reported money missing from their vehicle. This incident is under investigation. BEPC2300594
July 19, 9:25 p.m. in the 200 block of Beeline Drive, Jan Fiedoruk, 65, of Round Lake, was arrested for criminal trespass. BEPC2300596 See POLICE, Page 11
DuPage County officials broke ground last week on the first expansion of the DuPage County Animal Services facility in its 45-year history.
The county will construct the expansion on the southern side of the existing building to help alleviate overcrowding in the shelter, create more animal treatment space and better serve the staff, volunteers and visitors to the facility.
The expansion will include more than 4,300 square feet of renovations, nearly 11,500 square feet of added enclosed spaces, and a 2,200 square-foot covered patio for outdoor training or events.
“This state-of-the-art shelter will provide a modern, stress-reducing, and healthy home. We will provide the best possible care for all animals, while providing space for our staff to do more for pets and the communi-
ty,” said County Board Chair Deborah Conroy.
The project will cost nearly $11 million and will not utilize any General Fund tax dollars for its completion.
The project was made possible by private donors, including one anonymous benefactor who contributed $4.5 million and $1.5 million raised by Animal Services’ nonprofit partner, DuPage Animal Friends.
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“This facility will become a reality thanks to impressive fundraising efforts. The community played a vital role in making this happen, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped get this project underway,” said Brian Krajewski, Chairman of the County’s Animal Services Committee.
The DuPage County Animal Services building was built in 1977 and has not been expanded in that time-
frame.
DuPage Animal Friends is undergoing a capital campaign to raise funds to offset the amount of reserve funds DuPage County Animal Services will need to spend to complete the expansion. To learn more about the expansion or the capital campaign, please visit https://www.dupagecounty.gov/government/departments/animal_services/capital_campaign.php.
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Ongoing
North Suburban Carvers meetings
The North Suburban Carvers meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wood Dale Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in carving, power carving, wood burning or special finishing techniques is welcome. North Suburban Carvers is a non-profit organization that promotes carving in the Chicago area. For more information, visit: northsurburbancarvers.com. org/calendar.aspx.
Now through Aug. 9
Wednesday Nights Live
Elmhurst
Recurring Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst City Centre, 256 N. York St., enjoy the region’s top cover bands under the Umbrella
Sky Installation. Free. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstcitycentre.com.
Now through Aug. 15
Summer Concert Series
Downers Grove
Recurring Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. at Fishel Park, 1036 Curtiss St., these free concerts feature rock, country, blues, and oldies bands. Watch the concerts in person at the park. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6 p.m. Music will play between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, visit: www.dgparks.org/summer-concert-series.
Now through Aug. 20
Marvelocity: The art of Alex Ross
Elmhurst
Recurring daily at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., this exhibit celebrates one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books. From his home in the Chicago area, Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of
fine art by illustrating characters such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Storm from the X-Men, the Avengers, Black Panther and many more for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit: www.elmhurstartmuseum. org/exhibitions/marvelocity/.
Now through Aug. 22
Vintage Rides
Wheaton
Recurring on select dates in downtown Wheaton on Liberty Drive—June 20, June 27, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22—from 5-9 p.m., admire cars from Model Ts to Teslas, and everything in between, as a DJ spins tunes. There are no fees to exhibit and no advanced registration necessary. Vintage Rides vehicle parking will only be allowed in designated parking spaces. All types of classic vehicles are welcome on any night. Free. For more information, visit: www. downtownwheaton.com/vintagerides.
Now through Aug. 23
Music in the Park
Bensenville
Recurring weekly on Wednesdays from 7:309:30 p.m. in downtown Bensenville, one of the area’s favorite summer concert series features great music, a classic car cruise night and a 50/50 split the pot raffle that benefits not for profit organizations in the community. Free. For more information on bands that will be performing, visit: https://www.bensenville.il.us/.
Now through Aug. 30 Arbor Evenings Lisle
Recurring weekly on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Unwind with family and friends on Wednesday evenings at The Morton Arboretum this summer. Mingle as you enjoy live music surrounded by beautiful trees on the picturesque Frost Hill. Admission: $8 for members, $13 for nonmenbers. For more information and a performance schedule, visit: https://mortonarb.org/explore/ activities/events/arbor-evenings.
Now through Aug. 31 Rock ‘N Wheels
Addison
Recurring Thursdays from 6-10 p.m. presented by the Village of Addison, Rock ‘N Wheels features vintage vehicles, great bands from the area and food tents. Admission: free. For more information and a schedule of bands, visit: www.ithappensinaddison.com/events.
Crusin’ Nights and Street Fair
Westmont
Recurring Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. at Cass Avenue and Norfolk Street, live music, cool cars, festival environment—walk with your beverage throughout the event, food and beverage specials, kids activities, and three blocks of streets closed off and dedicated to classic car parking. Admission: free. For more information, visit: https://westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights.
Now through Sept. 1
Moose Cruise Nights and Friday Night Live Downers Grove
From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday, it’s time for Downtown Downers Grove’s live concert series. The Moose Cruise Night, sponsored by the Moose Lodge is located on Warren Avenue between Forest and Main as well as Lot A, from 4-8 p.m. Warren Avenue will be closed from Forest to Main. Space is limited and registration not available. For a full schedule of concerts, visit: www.downtowndg.org/whats-happening/ moose-cruise-night-and-friday-night-live.
Now through Sept. 23
Fifteen Minutes of Fame exhibit
Lombard
Recurring daily at the Lombard Historical Society, 23 W. Maple St., AndyWarhol was simultaneously an artist, magazine illustrator and magazine owner, filmmaker and gossip columnist. His life and work have endured, and he continues to influence product design, media and fashion. However, it is especially his influence as a fashionista that is at the core of these events. Admission: free. For more information, visit: www.lombardhistory.org/newevents-1/2023/6/1/fifteen-minutes-of-fame-exhibit-opening.
Now through Sept. 30
Muddy Warhol Art Exhibit Westmont
Recurring daily t the Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Ave., the Westmont Special Events Corporation (WSEC) NFP has created the Muddy Warhol Art Contest & Exhibit to cross promote a new Andy Warhol Exhibit at the College of DuPage, which will debut this spring, as well as highlight the Muddy Waters Blues Exhibit in Westmont. The contest and exhibit will encourage artists to create and submit Warhol-inspired art featuring the image of blues music legend Muddy Waters. Waters lived in Westmont from 1973 until he passed in 1983. Westmont Special Events has created a blues exhibit and annual Muddy Waters Blues Tribute music event to honor the American music icon.
For more information, visit: https://westmont. illinois.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1748&fbclid=IwAR3MoCxv0KpmIu64FAtmYhMwTjagx47XRwCWzQ9NuKvRHcRTcJqjJHMpmsM.
Now through Nov. 25 French Market Wheaton
Recurring weekly from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays in downtown Wheaton (Main Street and Liberty Drive), Saturdays are Market Days in Wheaton. Come and explore ... you will find a great assortment of goods. Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts and more are sold. Free.
For more information, visit: https://bensidounusa.com/wheaton/.
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In a book I’m reading, the author relates a lesson taught by one of his teachers, who told him, “You can’t shut other people’s mouths.”
I found this thought to be genius.
It’s a simple, but profound statement.
You can’t control what other people say. You physically can’t shut someone’s mouth. Sometimes you can’t even find the gumption to shut your own. How can you be expected to be in control of one completely outside yourself?
Good question.
Still, it’s a truth: you can’t shut other people’s mouths. (No matter how much you wish you could.)
You aren’t in control of the words someone else chooses to speak.
And some people choose doozies. Especially in our current culture of speaking them from behind a keyboard or screen. It makes our words feel anonymous or maybe even invisible, but they’re not.
The ensuing situation is wrought with possibilities for misinterpretation and hurt feelings— too often leading to lost relationships and division—or at the very least an unfriending.
Words matter. But as cognizant of this that you may be, you still aren’t in control of the words of others. Not even one of them.
And that can be tough. Hard to listen to. Hard to hear. Hard to read. Quite limiting, actually. Unless you
By JILL PERTLER Columnist
take the road less traveled, so to speak.
You can’t control what other people say—or write—but you can take charge of what you listen to and—even more importantly—what you choose to hear.
Therein lies the power.
The cable news channels, the radio, the Internet, your friends, neighbors, in-laws, kids—all of them, whomever they may be—are free to say whatever they want (or nearly so) and sometimes that might cause discord, anger and even anguish.
But you have freedom as well.
Freedom to choose not to listen. To close them out and to tune into your own truths.
It’s like the old childhood trick of plugging your ears with your fingers and singing “la la la la la” into your adversary’s face. Or, like watching a horror movie and putting a pillow over your ears so you can’t listen to the scary music or sound effects.
Be forewarned, however, it isn’t easy.
Controlling what you input into your brain takes more than putting
your fingers in your ears or a pillow over your face. More likely it involves changing the TV channel or the social media sites you choose to frequent. It may even impact who you spend time with or engage in conversation.
Now we’re getting complicated and real, aren’t we?
You can’t shut other people’s mouths. You can’t keep them from spouting out loud or posting in all caps. But you can choose not to listen or tune in. Or to allow them into your network. To allow them into your brain time.
It’s about controlling your own mind and your own thoughts—either by avoiding the negative messaging or by learning to tune it out. And that starts—and ends—with what information you allow in. Or, better put, what information you seek to allow in.
This can be achieved by not listening in the first place, or by simply refusing to pay attention to negativity that could be detrimental to your state of well-being. As hard as that may be.
And it will be hard—at first. But the rewards are significant and include peace of mind. And you can’t put a price on that.
Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
The Illinois Supreme Court has found the Pre-Trial Fairness provision of the amended Safe-TAct constitutional. The law as originally written and passed by the General Assembly, included many glaring deficiencies, including the elimination of cash bail, which would have almost completely eliminated judicial discretion when considering a defendant’s likelihood to appear at future court hearings or if the defendant posed a danger to society.
“On Oct. 3, 2022, myself, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser and Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, accepted an invitation from Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s deputy chief of staff to serve on a group of stakeholders that included only three state’s attorneys to remedy these deficiencies. Many of the improvements recommended by this group were passed by the General Assembly and signed into law on Dec. 6, 2022. I am very proud of the improvements advanced by this group and, as the only Republican on the panel, I am grateful to Senate President Harmon for allowing me the opportunity to work in a bipartisan fashion to ensure the continued protection of the public.
These amendments go a long way in rectifying many, but not all, of the anticipated problems and restore some measure of judicial discretion at bond hearings.
Public safety remains my top priority, and I will continue to advocate, as I have from the beginning, for a pretrial system similar to that in New Jersey which allows judges to detain a person for any crime where prosecutors prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant will not appear in court, the defendant poses a danger to any other person or the community, or the defendant will obstruct or attempt to obstruct justice, or threaten, injure, intimidate or attempt to threaten, injure or intimidate a prospective witness or juror. Such a system will improve public safety by ensuring that violent people are detained pretrial while those who are not a threat to the community are released.
I thank the trial team as well as all of my colleagues and the state’s attorneys who participated in the legal challenge to this new law for their outstanding efforts in representing the citizens of Illinois in this very important matter.
Our engagement in this matter was conducted with no personal or political agenda regarding the SafeT-Act and we remain committed to serving the residents of our counties under legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by the governor.”
For scores of DuPage County youth, 4-H project exhibits and animal shows are an important and fun part of the DuPage County Fair.
This year, local 4-H clubs and members also will be spearheading service opportunities at the annual summertime event, July 28 to 30 in Wheaton.
“We are excited to be part of the 2023 DuPage County Fair, and we hope you will join us fair weekend to learn a little more about 4-H here in the western suburbs,” said Nancy Reppe, 4-H Youth Development Program coordinator. “Throughout
the year, our 4-H members learn new things, develop skills, and give back to their communities, and they will be sharing all of those through fun opportunities at this year’s county fair.”
Many 4-H projects will be judged on Thursday and displayed for viewing during the three-day fair in Building No. 1. These include photography, woodworking, aerospace, natural resources, robotics, cooking, a wide variety of creative arts, and more. Through the 4-H confer-
July 19, 9:49 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., Maria I. Aguado, 42, of Elmhurst, was arrested for an original warrant out of Bensenville.
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July 18, 2:19 p.m. in the 100 block of Henderson Street, a complainant reported paying money to a Facebook craft event which turned out to be a scam. This case in under investigation.
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July 18, 3:21 p.m. in the 500 block of W. Jefferson St., a complainant reported a fraudulent post on “What’s happening in Wood Dale” on Facebook stating a craft event was supposedly scheduled at White Pines, but in fact, there was no event planned.
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July 18, 7:13 p.m. in the 500 block of N. York Road, a complainant reported four tires missing from the
back of their truck. This incident is under investigation. BEPC2300590
July 18, 10:06 p.m. near I-290 and E. St. Charles Road, Bryan Fogell, 32, of Bensenville, was arrested for fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer and a no-bond Cook County warrant. BEPC2300591
July 17, 8:12 p.m. near Route 83 83 and Mark Street, Darryl A Williams, 23, of University Park, was arrested for an outstanding warrant for robbery out of Cook County. He was transported to the station for processing, then transported to the Du Page County Jail.
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July 16, 7 p.m. in the 200 block of Roosevelt Avenue, a complainant reported a known suspect has been harassing them by telephone and at their house. This incident is under investi-
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ence judging process, youth gain valuable presentation experience and feedback from local adult volunteers to help them continue growing and learning in a project area.
On Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., fairgoers can enjoy the 4-H Family Fun Fair, which will feature Fur-H Dog Club demonstrations, a small animal petting
zoo, and traditional farm games, all on the West Lawn at Building No. 1. At the same time, Trinity Trailblazers 4-H Club will be hosting “Pack a Snack” event to benefit youth experiencing homelessness in DuPage County.
On Saturday, 4-H will host animal shows, including poultry at noon, goats and sheep starting at 4 p.m., and rabbits
gation. BEPC2300586
July 16, 9:40 p.m. in the 1000 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported an unknown suspect took alcohol without paying. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300587
July 15, 7:51 p.m. in the 200 block of W. Grand Ave., Bryan A. Alvarado, 18, of Bensenville, was arrested disorderly conduct and other violations.
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July 13, 5:38 p.m. in the 200 block of George Street, a complainant reported battery by a known suspect. This incident is under investigation.
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July 13, 11:23 p.m. in the 100 block of Dolores Drive, a complainant reported someone shattered her front door window to her apartment. This incident is under investigation.
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at 6:30 p.m. Earlier this summer, DuPage 4-H youth also participated in dog and horse shows. Throughout the DuPage County Fair, 4-H invites the public to bring a can of food to donate to the 4-H CAN Make a Difference Drive, to benefit people experiencing food insecurity throughout the state.
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the
Masters Michael and Holly Inoshita of Elmhurst Tang Soo Do have had a long-standing relationship with Latin America, teaching clinics and supporting events for the past 20 years.
Due to that enduring relationship Elmhurst Tang Soo Do was invited to compete in the World Tang Soo Do Caribbean Championships in Costa Rica on Saturday, July 15.
The team consisted of four black belt members and one brown belt, all of whom competed with over 400 participants from throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Elmhurst Tang Soo Do competed against participants from Aruba, Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Argentina.
Families were invited to the Elmhurst Art Museum on Saturday, June 22 to design a superhero inspired by the works found in the museum’s current exhibition, Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross. Attendees made their own illustrations and decided what superpowers their creation should have. Pictured here with their parents are (clockwise from left): Jacob, 5, Henry, 10 and Eleanor, 8. Jacob’s superhero could shoot rainbows out of his hands, while Eleanor’s “Animal Adventurer” has the super-ability to talk to animals.
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first mosquito batches to test positive for West Nile virus this year in DuPage County. The first WNV-positive pools of mosquitoes were collected on July 5 in Medinah, Wheaton and Wood Dale.
County health officials encourage residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of contracting WNV. Last year, the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus were collected on May 24 in Roselle.
“This summer, take action to protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus by preventing mosquito bites,” said Adam Forker, DuPage County Health Department executive director. “Fight the Bite when spending time outdoors by using insect repellent, draining standing water, and limiting outdoor exposure from dusk to dawn.”
This year, there have been no reported human cases of WNV in DuPage County to date. However, the identification of positive mosquito pools is associated with an increased risk of WNV in people. Additionally, the recent hot, dry weather is an ideal environment for mosquitoes (primar-
ily Culex mosquitoes) that spread WNV.
To Fight the Bite this summer, practice the “4 Ds of Defense”:
• Drain: Drain those items that collect standing water around your home, yard, or business. Scrub and refill pet water dishes and birdbaths regularly.
• Defend: Use an insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions.
• Dress: Wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes when outside to cover the skin.
• Dusk to dawn: Wear repellent outdoors during these prime times for mosquito activity.
Residents may also report dead birds on the health department’s website. Dead birds can often be an early sign of the presence of WNV in the environment. DCHD’s Personal Protection Index (PPI) widget provides residents with a real-time snapshot of WNV activity in the county, which ranges from zero to three, zero meaning there is no risk, and three announcing a high level of risk with multiple confirmed human cases of WNV.
The widget is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Residents will be able to see the PPI widget by visiting https:// www.dupagehealth.org/243/Personal-Protection-Index.
Many community partners, including townships, municipalities, and park districts, have the PPI widget posted to their homepages. Residents who click on the widget will be linked to the Health Department’s “Fight the Bite” page for prevention tips.
The health department monitors WNV activity by collecting and testing mosquitoes in traps located throughout the county. The PPI widget is updated by 3 p.m. each Wednesday throughout the WNV season. These weekly updates will be determined by the health department’s vector-borne disease surveillance experts.
WNV activity generally decreases in the fall when cooler temperatures arrive and especially after the first frost of the season. Additional statewide information and data can be found at the Illinois Department of Public Health’s West Nile virus website and the West Nile virus dashboard.
The results of the competition are as follows:
Luc Pesenti, adult male, 3rd degree Black Belt Division, took 1st in forms, 1st in weapons and 2nd in sparring;
Connor Campbell, adult male, 3rd degree Black Belt Division, placed 3rd in forms, and Co-3rd in sparring;
Kyle Shafer, adult male, 3rd degree Black Belt Division, attained 3rd in weapons, Co-3rd in sparring;
Jade Inoshita, adult female, 3rd degree Black Belt Division, achieved 2nd in forms, 2nd in weapons, 2nd in sparring; and,
Emma Davey, adult female, Brown Belt Division, earned 1st in weapons, 2nd in forms and 3rd in sparring.
Faith United Methodist Church (FUMC) Lombard is Renting Tables for Community Outdoor Garage Sale, Saturday, August 5, 2023
Cost per table is $30. Hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location of sale will be at 815 South Finley Rd., Lombard 60148. First come, first serve table location on the very spacious lawn. All items must be removed at the end of the sale. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Interested sellers contact Jean at 630-877-6011 for further details. 439930
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ed battery (Class 3 felony).
Eliaz Lopez
Robert Berlin and Itasca Director of Police Robert O’Connor have announced that bond has been set for a Wood Dale man accused of intentionally striking an off-duty Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy with his car.
Eliaz Lopez, 18, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Mia McPherson set bond at $2 million with 10 percent to apply. Lopez is charged with one count of attempted murder of a police officer (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer (Class 2 felony), one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury (Class 2 felony) and two counts of aggravat-
On July 12 at approximately 12:41 a.m., an Itasca police officer responded to a call of a person being struck by a vehicle in the 300 block of N. Elm St. Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that the victim, an off duty, Cook County deputy sheriff in full uniform, had just parked his patrol vehicle on Elm Street when he heard a loud Dodge Challenger approximately 60 yards away.
It is alleged that the deputy shined his flashlight in the vehicle’s direction at which time the Challenger revved its engine and drove directly at the deputy, striking him and causing him to go on the hood of the car.
It is further alleged that while the deputy was on the hood of the Challenger, the Challenger accelerated.
It is alleged that after approximately three seconds, the deputy jumped
off the Challenger at which time the vehicle fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he received medical treatment and was released later that day. Through the course of their investigation, authorities identified Lopez as a suspect in the case. He was taken into custody on July 12 from his residence in Wood Dale.
“The allegations that Mr. Lopez intentionally drove his vehicle directly at a uniformed deputy, striking him with his vehicle, and continued to accelerate with the deputy on the hood of the vehicle are outrageous,” Berlin said. “The type of blatant attack on law enforcement alleged in this case will be vigorously prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We are all thankful that the deputy involved in this incident was not seriously injured.”
“The perseverance and attention
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to details by Itasca Detectives Serio and Langlo were paramount in securing the charges brought forth by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s
Office,” O’Connor said. Lopez’s next court appearance is scheduled Aug. 11 for arraignment in front of Judge McPherson.
Summer Music at Bethel series continues
Summer Music at Bethel concert series has announced that 18-year-old oboe player Zachary Allen will perform in concert on Friday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst. Artistic director of the concert series Jeffrey Panko will accompany him on the piano.
The concert program will include Deep River Sonata, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor; Legende Pastorale, Benjamin Godard; Four Personalities, Alyssa Morris; and Incantation and Dance, William Grant Still.
In June, Zachary was a featured in a solo recital for 98.7 WFMT’s Saturday morning Introductions program, where he has previously been featured as principal oboist of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Jubilee Wind Quintet.
Zachary is an active volunteer and gives his time generously to several arts related nonprofit organizations. He gives private online oboe instruction to school aged children through the Do Re Mi Project. Zachary also serves on the Teen Advisory Council for Urban Gateways’ Teen Arts Pass Program. He performs private online ZOOM concerts for seniors through the Music Institute of Chicago’s Music Pen Pal program, and more. In addition to music, Zachary enjoys cycling, volleyball and traveling.
This fall, Zachary will be attending Oberlin College & Conservatory to study oboe performance with Robert Walters.
The concert will last approximately one hour with one short intermission. Bethel summer concerts are non-ticketed events. A freewill donation will be taken at the door.
Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst.
The church is accessible and parking is free. Enter through Sandburg Middle School from St. Charles Road, or from Huntington off Poplar Street.
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Elmhurst Youth Baseball & EYB Cougars Softball House League registration is NOW OPEN!
The Fall Baseball and Softball Leagues are a non-competitive league focused on training and player development. It is a 5 or 6 week program scheduled to start in September and conclude in October with all practices and games taking place on the weekends.
Games are scheduled for each Saturday with practice prior to each game. If there is a rain-out then the game/practice may be rescheduled for Sunday.
Elmhurst Youth Baseball is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 19.
The EYB Cougars softball program is open to girls ages 4 to 14. Fall ball allows for players to begin practicing and playing in divisions that they may qualify for in the following Spring season or to continue their development in the divisions they currently compete.
REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL BALL SEASON IS OPEN!
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