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17th annual ‘Shape of Addison’ Town Hall to be held Jan. 25

The 17th annual “Shape of Addison” Town Hall Meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 25at the Board Room of the Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, from 7 to 9 p.m.

The program is presented by Itasca Bank & Trust Company, and open to all members of the community.

Speakers from seven Addison taxing bodies participating in the program, as of press time, will be: Rich Veenstra, mayor, Village of Addison; Dave Williams, Board of Education president, Addison School District 4; Daniel Olson, Board of Education Vice President, DuPage High School District 88; Mike Capizzano, Board of Commissioners president, Addison Park District; Christopher Pudelek, Board of Trustees president, Addison Public Library; Joe Saverino, Board of Trustees secretary, Addison Fire Protection District; and Dennis Reboletti, supervisor, Addison Township.

All speakers will give brief reports from their agencies.

Following the presentations there will be an audience question and answer session moderated by Jack Mensching, Chairman of the Board of Itasca Bank & Trust Company and the sponsor of the event.

The audience may submit questions to any of the agency officials, up until 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 25.

ARCHIVE PHOTO Addison Independent Viewers watching the program live on Addison Community (from left) School District 88, Board vice president Dan Olson and superintendent Dr. Jean BarbaTelevision (Comcast channel 6 or AT&T channel 99), online via nente share a conversation with Addison mayor Rich Veenstra at last year’s Shape of Addison town AddisonAdvantage.org or YouTube/VillageAddison, may call 630hall meeting. This year’s event will be the 17th annual meeting, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 25 from 693-7975 or e-mail ShapeofAddison@Addison-il.org to submit a 7 to 9 p.m. at Addison Village Hall. question.

New Year, new laws: Giannoulias-initiated laws take effect Initiatives call for safe driving, expanded voter registration, preventing book bans According to a release issued by Illinois Secretary of State office, several new laws initiated by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias took effect as of Jan. 1. The initiatives were passed in 2023 by the Illinois General Assembly before being signed into law.

“I wish all Illinoisans a safe,

healthy and happy New Year,” Giannoulias said. “The laws going into effect [Jan. 1] will make our roads safer, increase voter access and protect our libraries and librarians. But this is just the beginning. My office has big plans for 2024 as we continue to strive to deliver the best possible results for all Illinoisans.”

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In an effort to combat distracted driving, House Bill 2431 makes it illegal to Zoom, watch or stream videos, or access social media sites while driving. This legislation will ensure drivers keep their eyes and attention on the road, making Illinois roadways safer for all Illinois motorists.

It is now easier for young Illinoisans to guarantee that they are eligible to vote when they turn 18. Under Senate Bill 2123, teens obtaining their driver’s license or state ID card may register to vote at an Illinois Driver and Motor Vehicle (DMV) facility.

This legislation increases voter participation and access, ensuring that young people have a voice on the issues that have a direct and tangible impact on their lives, especially student loan debt, the economy and education.

In order to qualify for grant funding in 2024, Illinois libraries are now required to adhere to the American Library Association’s (ALA) Library Bill of Rights or issue a statement prohibiting the practice of banning books or resources. This first-inthe-nation legislation guards against censorship, protects librarians and preserves the purpose of education: teaching children to think for themselves.

Individuals seeking abortion care and undocumented immigrants will feel more at-ease while traveling on Illinois roads knowing that the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) is now regulated in the state.

House Bill 3326 prohibits the use of data collected with ALPRs to track innocent people or criminalize lawful behavior. While ALPRs can be a valuable tool for law enforcement, this regulation will prevent abuse,

harassment and unlawful surveillance.

Illinois drivers can now feel free to hang an air freshener, COVID-19 mask or rosary from their vehicle’s rearview mirror without the worry of getting pulled over. House Bill 2389 makes it illegal for police to stop motorists for the presence of hanging items, decreasing unnecessary encounters over minor infractions, which can lead to discriminatory practices and violent confrontations between police and motorists.

Libraries, the cornerstones of Illinois communities, will now have an easier time making digital resources available to residents across the state, regardless of where they live.

Senate Bill 2419 authorizes the Secretary of State’s office to negotiate with e-book and audiobook publishers to acquire digital rights to these materials at lower prices.

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Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots

By Peter Hancock

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Illinois is now among the growing list of states in which former President Donald Trump will have to fight to have his name appear on the 2024 election ballots.

A group of five voters filed a joint objection to Trump’s candidacy on Jan. 4, arguing that Trump should be disqualified under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits anyone who took part in an insurrection against the United States from holding federal office.

The objection alleges that Trump’s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 elections, including his involvement in events leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, amounted to an insurrection.

“Consequently, Donald J. Trump is disqualified from, and ineligible to hold, the office of President of the United States,” the objection states.

“Accordingly, his nomination papers are invalid under Illinois law

because when Trump swore he was ‘qualified’ for the presidential office, as required by (state statute), he did so falsely.”

Jan. 4 was the first day for presidential candidates to file petitions for the March 19 primary ballot. According to the Illinois State Board of Elections’ website, the Trump campaign filed its petitions at 8 a.m., along with fellow Republican candidates Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and Texas businessman Ryan L. Binkley.

On the Democratic side, President Joe Biden’s campaign filed petitions, along with Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson.

As of Jan. 4, Trump was the only candidate facing an objection. The deadline for filing objections is Friday, Jan. 12.

Similar objections have been filed in multiple other states. So far, however, they have only been upheld in Colorado and Maine. The Trump

Lombard man admits trafficking fentanyl, attempting to support ISIS A Lombard man admitted in federal court last month that he trafficked fentanyl and other drugs and attempted to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, also known as ISIS. Jason Brown, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to provide material support to ISIS, one count of distributing fentanyl, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

The firearm charge is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and a maximum of life. The drug charge is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 40 years, and the terrorism charge is punishable by a maximum of 20 years.

Brown has been in law enforcement custody since his arrest in 2019. U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland set sentencing for May 28 at 11 a.m.

Brown admitted in a plea agreement that on three occasions in 2019 he provided $500 in cash to an individual with the understanding that the money would be wired to an ISIS soldier engaged in terrorist activity in Syria.

Unbeknownst to Brown, the individual to whom he provided the money was confidentially working with law enforcement, and the purported ISIS fighter was actually an undercover law enforcement officer.

Brown further admitted that in 2019 he trafficked fentanyl from California to the Chicago suburbs and illegally possessed several loaded handguns in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities.

The plea agreement was announced by Morris Pasqual, acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Matthew G. Olsen, assistant attorney general for National Security at the U.S. Department of Justice; Robert W. “Wes” Wheeler, Jr., special agentin-charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI; Justin Campbell, special agent-in-charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division in Chicago; and Larry Snelling, superintendent of the Chicago Police Department.

Substantial assistance was provided by the Illinois State Police, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, the Lombard Police Department, the Addison Police Department, and FBI Field Offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

campaign has filed appeals in both of those cases, including a direct appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in the Colorado case.

Matthew Piers, a Chicago-based attorney who filed the Illinois objection, said in an interview that the cases highlight the differences in election laws among the various states.

In some states, he said, primary elections are considered operations of political parties, not the states themselves, and therefore are not subject to rules set by the state. But in Illinois, he said, state law specifically requires candidates to state on their nominating petitions that they are qualified for the office they are seeking.

Article II of the U.S. Constitution requires presidents to be “natural born citizens” who are at least 35 years of age and who have been residents of the United States for at least 14 years.

But the 14th amendment, enacted in the aftermath of the Civil War, adds more conditions, barring any former public officials who previously took

an oath to support the Constitution from holding certain public offices in the future if they ever engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States or gave aid or comfort to its enemies.

The objection cites numerous other government agencies and officials who have concluded that the events of Jan. 6, 2021, were an insurrection, including decisions of the Colorado Supreme Court and the Maine secretary of state to keep Trump’s name off the ballot in those states.

The objection also cites several recent court rulings, including some involving people convicted of crimes stemming from the Jan. 6 events at the Capitol.

In an email, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy said the state party is neutral in the GOP primary but that the issue of Trump’s candidacy should be decided by voters.

“This attempt to remove President Trump from the ballot without due process is an anti-democracy attempt to limit the voting rights of Illinois

citizens and should be dismissed outright,” Tracy said.

Legal challenges to a candidate’s qualifications for office are not uncommon in Illinois.

Dozens of them are currently pending at the Illinois State Board of Elections against candidates for the General Assembly and various judicial positions, mostly based on claims that petition signatures were invalid or insufficient.

In 2016, a challenge was filed against Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton based on her petition signatures. And in 2012, Democratic President Barack Obama faced three nearly identical challenges to his candidacy based on false allegations about his citizenship.

State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich said in an email the objection to Trump’s candidacy will be investigated by a hearing officer who will make a recommendation to the board’s general counsel.

The full, eight-member bipartisan board will consider the challenge at a meeting Tuesday, Jan. 30.

New tenant radon protection law goes into effect The Tenant Radon Protection Bill for Residential Property (HB 2217) that was signed into law on July 8, 2023, by Gov. JB Pritzker took effect on Jan. 1.

This bill amends the previous Illinois Radon Awareness law of 2008 by stipulating that a prospective tenant (or tenant currently renting property who asks) in the state of Illinois, must be given the “Radon Guide for Tenants” pamphlet published by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) as well as copies of any records or reports pertaining to radon concentrations within the dwelling unit.

Additionally, at the commencement of a signed leasing period a tenant shall have 90 days to conduct their own radon test within the dwelling. If the radon amount in the dwelling exceeds the Radon Action Level as set by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the lessor/landlord elects not to mitigate the radon levels at the property, then the tenant may terminate the lease without penalty.

The lessor then has 30 days after receiving radon results from the tenant to voluntarily have an additional radon test performed by a radon contractor. A tenant may void their lease if a landlord fails to notify the tenant of known high radon levels or fails to mitigate an elevated radon level within 60 days.

This bill was introduced just prior to Pritzker proclaiming January 2023 as Radon Action Month for the state of Illinois. Primary sponsors of the bill included Rep. Ann Williams and Sen. Laura Ellman along with 30 other legislators.

“Homeowners are already protected from the dangers of radon.

This is reasonable legislation that will keep renters safe,” said Williams. “This new law will continue to raise awareness about the dangers of radon and it prevents a tenant from being stuck in a potentially cancer- causing, radioactive environment.” Ellman also said, “Proactive measures against this deadly gas are needed to decrease the onset of its harmful effects, which can include lung cancer. If radon exceeds limits, renters can seek mitigations to protect their families.”

This law will help protect Illinois families from the risk of radon exposure. Renters could previously be aware of radon in their rented property but did not have the leverage to protect themselves from radon exposure.

“In addition to giving renters the right to legally insist that high radon levels be mitigated in their property, this law will give renters the ability to vacate a property with unsafe radon levels without financial penalty,” said Dan Potter, president of the Illinois Radon Policy Taskforce and vice president of the Midwest Chapter of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring, radioactive gas that occurs from the breakdown of uranium in the rock and soil around one’s home or rental property. It is a Class A carcinogen and the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Approximately 43% of Illinois homes have high radon

levels. For these home occupants, this is the equivalent of smoking a half pack of cigarettes, or more, per day, every day.

According to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Radon Program, radon causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States per year and over 1,100 lung cancer deaths in Illinois per year. For Illinoisans this is more than the deaths caused by asbestos, lead paint, carbon monoxide, fires and smoke from fires—combined.

About the Illinois Radon Policy Taskforce The Taskforce operates as a committee under the Midwest AARST umbrella and has members from the radon industry, health organizations, affected organizations and concerned citizens. These volunteers work together, whenever policy change opportunities arise, to reduce the number of deaths each year from radioactive radon by extending awareness and pursuing reasonable policy protections.

About Midwest AARST The Midwest Chapter of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) is dedicated to serving the educational and business needs of radon professionals and to saving lives by protecting the public through the promotion of radon awareness and radon testing and mitigation by qualified professionals. The chapter serves the states of Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan.

More can be learned on their website https://www.mwaarst.org.

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Opening at the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM) on Saturday, Jan. 20 will be a solo exhibition by artist Gary Schirmer entitled Antedated Foresights 2024: Forty Years of Aesthetic, and Social Observation. This retrospective of artwork by Gary Schirmer will remain on display through Friday, March 1.

There will be an artist’s reception on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Gary Schirmer, a seasoned artist for four decades, brings three decades of expertise as a college-level studio art educator at the College of DuPage and Joliet Junior College. He is proficient in drawing, life drawing, painting, photography, and printmaking, also lectures in Art Appreciation.

Schirmer’s professional journey spans commercial artistry, illustration, scenic painting, and fabrication for film, TV and commercial photography. Notably, Schirmer has been a freelance scenic artist with Chicago’s local PBS station WTTW for 20 years.

As a fine artist, Schirmer initially focused on a representational/narrative style, exploring social and psychological themes within human relations, history and the post-modern context through painting, drawing, printmaking and photography. Recently, he has ventured into diverse mediums and mixed media, embracing a more formal and non-representational aesSUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing thetic. For more information, visit ElThis is a sample of the works of artist Gary Schirmer whose solo exhibition will be on display at the mhurstArtMuseum.org.

Elmhurst Art Museum from Saturday, Jan. 20 through Friday, March 1.

ESO presents ‘Celebration of the Dance’

Works by Bach, Lully celebrate Baroque music based on the dance

The Elmhurst Symphony Association (ESA) has announced that a Celebration of the Dance, will be presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) in two performances at different locations: the Union Church of Hinsdale, Saturday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m., and again at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (ECRC) on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m.

Audiences are invited to attend a pre-concert lecture by assistant conductor Eli Chen on Sunday, Jan. 21 at ECRC beginning one hour and 15 minutes before the concert.

Selections Jean-Baptiste Lully Selections from Roland Georg Philipp Telemann Concerto for Flute and Viola da Gamba Jean-Philippe Rameau Pièces de Clavecin en concert Michael Praetorius Dances from Terpsichore Johann Sebastian Bach Orchestral Suite No. 1 Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is performing, led by music director and conductor Stephen

Alltop, along with Craig Trompeter on the Viola da Gamba and Mary Stolper on flute.

What’s interesting Jean-Baptiste Lully was a French composer, conductor, and dancer who worked in the court of Louis the XIV. Despite his venerable status as an artist, Lully is perhaps best known for his death: He struck himself in the foot with a long conducting staff (this was before conductors waived batons, and instead would keep the orchestra in time by banging a large staff on the floor) and subsequently, died of the infected wound.

This program features Craig Trompeter playing Viola da Gamba, a string instrument which came on the musical scene in Spain in the 1500s. A distant relative to both the modern guitar and orchestral string instruments, the Viola da Gamba most closely resembles a modern cello but usually sounds a bit softer and brighter than its orchestral cousin.

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 1 includes not one, not two, but seven(!) different dance sections. Like the other works highlighted by this concert, Bach’s Orchestral Suite reminds us that good music moves us, both figuratively and literally.

Tickets and information Subscriptions for the 2023/24 season and single concert tickets are on sale now. Subscribers can save up to twenty-five percent off single ticket prices and take advantage of discounted tickets throughout the season. Additional subscriber benefits include priority seating and flexible ticket exchange privileges.

Subscriptions and single tickets may be ordered online, by phone, or at the box office the day of the event. Visit ElmhurstSymphony.org or call the ESA office (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) at 630-941-0202.

The Elmhurst Symphony’s home venue is at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst.

Lizzadro Museum presents Driehaus Lapidary Collection Special exhibit opens Feb. 1

and two 19th century Roman micromosaics on loan.

Regular Museum Admission applies – Regular Museum Hours

The Richard H. Driehaus Lapidary Collection is opening as a special exhibition at Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art on Feb. 1. It will remain on display through May 31 Chicago philanthropist Richard Driehaus left a rich legacy of art objects to his Foundation. The Lizzadro Museum is the recipient of his lapidary collection including a variety of unique stone objects from around the world

Lizzadro Museum Programs for January • On Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10:30 p.m., ages 8 years or older are invited to Rock & Mineral Identification Class at the Lizzadro Museum. Geologist Sara Kurth teaches the techniques for rock and mineral identification. Learn to identify minerals through basic handson identification including observation skills and hardness tests. Great

for rockhounds and scouts, this class completes the earth science badges for Cub and Boy Scouts. Program is 75 minutes. $10 per person, reservations required. Limited capacity. Register at www.lizzadromuseum.org • On Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m., ages 12 and older are invited to Lizzadro Museum to Make your own Spectroscope. Spectroscopes allow us to identify elements present in materials from stars in the sky to minerals on earth. The scopes work by separating light emitted or absorbed by materials into patterns, called spectra, that act as fingerprints for different elements.

In this workshop with Kate Martin, make your own spectroscopes from household items and use them to look at different light sources and minerals.

Program is 75 minutes. $15 per person, reservations required. Limited capacity. Register at www.lizzadromuseum. org • On Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m., Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art presents Community Music Program, Downtown Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown (keyboard and vocals) and Harry Binford (acoustic guitar) perform the best of the Delta and early Chicago blues.

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Opinion

Slices of life

The gift of peace

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year.

Or are they?

People enjoy decorating for the holidays, cooking, baking, writing those non-brag family letters and finding the ideal gift for everyone on their list.

Or do they?

For some, many even, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. People truly enjoy rearranging the living room to make room for a seven-foot evergreen. They look forward to lugging plastic tote bins from the garage or basement to sort through ornaments. Untangling masses of stringed lights rates as one of their top three things to do during the month of December.

They had been shopping— since July—and found perfectly personalized gifts for everyone from Uncle Todd to Grandma Susie. They anxiously awaited the opportunity to wrap said gifts in fancy paper with elaborate bow structures.

It just comes naturally to them— this holiday magic.

And then, there are the rest of us.

It isn’t in vogue to be the rest of us. We are supposed to enjoy all of this … holiday magic. Even when it doesn’t feel magical.

I’ve always missed out on the allure of the season. Pulling out special decorations for just one month of the year seemed like a spinning of my wheels. Baking simply produced foods I didn’t want to eat. Much of the giftgiving felt manufactured and pressure-laden.

Even getting together with extended family sometimes seemed strained. For me, it was anything but natural.

I used to put a smile on my face and pretend.

I even put a dying pine tree in the corner of the living room and uttered those famous five words, “Now it smells like Christmas!”

Then I lost my husband. Not lost as in hide and seek sense. Lost as in dying.

You might think you know where this is going, but I believe I’m about turn left at the roundabout when you just exited right.

Grief didn’t make my holiday angst worse. Quite the opposite.

Grief gave me holiday gifts.

The gift of clarity. The gift of unapologetic honesty. The gift of not needing to follow the crowd.

The gift of being okay with being okay ignoring the hoopla of the holidays.

Most in the holiday-enamored crowd don’t understand. They give me a sideways glance, a sympathetic smile and a knowing

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nod as if to say, “Don’t worry; it’s just grief. You’ll get over this eventually.”

But my feelings toward the holidays have nothing to do with grief. Grief simply introduced a mindset that has allowed me to be honest about how I’ve always felt.

I’m not saying I have a problem with the reason for the season. I wholeheartedly support that. It’s all the extras heaped on top that put me over the edge. For me, it’s just too much. It feels contrived and stressful.

I’m not alone.

According to a study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 66 percent of people admit to being lonely over the holidays, while 68 percent say they feel strained financially and 63 percent feel pressured to get everything done.

Almost sounds like a majority to me. A silent majority.

We don’t shout about our lack of holiday spirit or sing it loudly door to door with fellow carolers; we hardly dare whisper because, quite frankly, it isn’t acceptable.

What kind of person doesn’t dream of a white Christmas? Who, possibly, doesn’t love pinning up the garland on the staircase and the railing on the outside porch? What type of Grinch would you have to be to not embrace the idea of cutting down a tree only to bring it home and let it die in your living room?

Me. Them. Us. There. I said it out loud.

Coming clean feels good. Not everyone walks to the beat of the little drummer boy. But if you do, I applaud you. I salute you. I look up to you in many ways. I enjoy your decor, your trees, your festive attitude and your light-up Rudolph sweater.

I just can’t be like you. And, finally, after all these years, I realize that doesn’t mean something is wrong with me, or that I’m somehow lacking because I wasn’t born with the jingle bells gene.

This realization gave me yet another gift this holiday season: the gift of peace. And that, my friends, is truly the best gift of all.

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.

Occupational cancer is killing firefighters

January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month when local fire service organizations educate firefighters about prevention and survival Occupational cancer is claiming the lives of more firefighters than any other cause, including fires and other on-scene incidents.

The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI), an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) are partnering to deliver targeted education about best practices and resources to prevent and reduce cancer among firefighters during Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month in January.

During 2024 Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month (iaff. org/cancer-awareness-month), the IAFF and FCSN will partner to deliver targeted education and best practices and resources to reduce the impact of cancer on firefighters.

This year’s Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month highlights comprehensive strategies to reduce cancer risk throughout a firefighter’s life. This includes implementing best practices in

station design to limit exposures to carcinogens, emphasizing precautions during firefighting like proper equipment use and designated decontamination zones.

This month-long campaign will address personal risk factors during off-duty hours such as nutrition and stress and highlight firefighter success stories to encourage awareness and engagement to end cancer in the fire service.

“More than two-thirds of the names we added to our IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Wall last September died of job-related cancer,” said IAFF General President Edward Kelly.

“Science confirms that PFAS forever chemicals are driving the alarming rate of cancer in the fire service. We must do everything we can to eliminate this threat, not just for those on the job today, but for generations of firefighters to follow. Together, the IAFF and the FCSN will do whatever it takes to keep firefighters healthy and safe.”

“Ensuring the health and

well-being of firefighters is our top priority so we can keep our communities safe. We know that there needs to be further education, more assistance, and resources for firefighters when it comes to navigating an occupational cancer diagnosis,” said AFFI President Chuck Sullivan. “Working together with such dedicated groups, there is no doubt that this partnership will increase awareness and save lives.”

“Our members are being diagnosed with cancer due to on-the-job exposures. We have had the solemn duty of adding far too many of their names to the walls of our IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial,” Sullivan added. “That’s why we passed an AFFI Convention Resolution two years ago to establish January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month—to give our hard-working members the most up-to-date guidance and data that will allow them the opportunity to enjoy a long, safe career and a healthy retirement.”

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I’m glad to see Popeyes, Tapville and Dave & Buster’s are coming to the Yorktown mall. I give the owners and management of Yorktown credit for bringing new stores and restaurants to the mall. I was at Stratford Square in Bloomingdale a few months ago. It’s sad what’s happened to that mall. It’s pretty much a ghost town. All the Yorktown management needs to do now is put a stop to all the dogs running around in there. *** Hi, this phone call is directed toward the Lombard Park District.

I was just going through your online book for the winter and I’m a senior and I can’t find any programs like the chair yoga that you used to have or the fitness for the seniors. They’ve got lots for youth and teens and did you like forget to print it in the book? I mean, we do pay taxes and we are part of the community. What’s in there for us? There’s nothing. Let’s work on that. Thank you. Bye. Editor’s note: “The following is a response from the Lombard Park District: “The group fitness schedule is no longer published in the activity guide because it changes every season and, at times, more frequently based on the availability of the instructors.

The schedule is available at the facility and on the MMAC website, https://www.mmaclombard. com/group-fitness.

“MMAC offers group fitness classes for all ages and ability levels. Classes that are popular with seniors include AOA (Active Older Adults), Simple Stretch, Exhale, Zumba, Gentle AM Yoga, and Core Body Strength. Gentle AM Yoga can be modified for individuals wishing to have a Chair Yoga class.”

*** This migrant situation is out of control. First off, many in the news media refer to them as asylum seekers. Nobody knows exactly how many of them are truly seeking asylum, or are coming here to get free stuff or (hopefully) find employment. These people are jumping the line ahead of those who are seeking legal entry to the United States.

Chicago, in its infinite wisdom to declare itself a sanctuary city, is overloaded. What is the logic in sending busloads to our suburbs, only to have the migrants sent back to Chicago by train? That’s on Chicago, and it just sucks up resources in our own communities, to make sure these people are taken care of and have safe passage—back to the city! I am not heartless or unsympathetic, but how many other states are sharing the load to take care of these people? I don’t blame the border-state governors one bit for doing what is necessary to keep their states from being overwhelmed. Here in Illinois, we can barely take care of our homeless, impoverished, hungry and differently-abled individuals as it is. It starts and stops at our borders. Or at least it should. *** Interesting what the village and county calculate as affordable housing; based on median income.

I see Sonesta is planning to make “apartments” out of its hotel rooms.

I remember watching a board meeting where the developer said the rent could be as much as $1,500 a month. Some of those rooms are barely big enough to even be considered a “studio” apartment, and are more suited for a short vacation or business trip. Heaven forbid anyone with children should live there. I had a family member who

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years ago had a little apartment just north of downtown Glen Ellyn. It was small but comfortable and she paid about half the rent out of her Social Security, her only source of income, and the other half was subsidized. It was perfect but the owner sold the building. I know, there is no money in developers putting in affordable apartments for low-income and senior citizens.

But I would think they still make a profit from the combined tenant rent and government subsidy. Is there anyone out there who would be willing to provide affordable housing because they truly care and not just to make a buck? Sadly, I think not. *** If you can’t win the game, change the rules or redefine the rules. The same goes for political elections these days. Our freedom and democracy that the Democrat establishment tells us they are saving is fading away faster than you can say Joe Biden. *** Apparently the quote “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free” no longer applies. Perhaps we need to go out to the Statue of Liberty and take that down. Amazing what’s going on in this area. Keeping those people who are tired and poor and, you know, just kind of want to be free and have a better life. *** The service at Lombard post office is very poor. Instead of calling Speak Out we can call USPS customer service at 1-800-275-8777 to express our concerns. *** I went to see the holiday lights at Lilacia on Saturday (Dec. 30).

The park was packed with families enjoying the evening. The only bad part was the people who brought their dogs. Folks, dogs aren’t al-

lowed in Lilacia Park, but even if they were, why would you bring them to a crowded family event?

The only reason I can think of is selfishness. Dogs and their leashes are a hazard to people with strollers and the small kids running around.

Even the nicest dog can bite when grabbed by an excitable child. We have many lovely parks for dog walking; that’s where you should take them. As pet owners, we must be considerate of others when we take our dogs out. So be kind and leave Fido at home. Thank you and Happy New Year. *** America is slow-walking into a conflict with Iran, with our commander in chief on vacation again.

This time he was in St Croix. The whole scenario sounds like Nero playing his fiddle while Rome burns. After risking life and limb to protect America, our veterans have to be very frustrated. *** I would just like to let everybody know the Villa Park VFW is open to the public. We have food on Thursdays and Fridays. Come on in, have a burger, have a drink, play our slots and play our Queen of Hearts. Hope to see everybody there. *** After reading of all the offenders who are released on no cash bail and told to return for their court date, I would like to know what percentage actually comply. It seems to me a Venezuelan migrant staying in Chicago has little incentive to return to court, etc. *** For all those people who are sympathetic to the migrants being bused all over the suburbs, if sanctuary city Chicago would let them be dropped off, the migrants wouldn’t have to travel all over just to get back to Chicago. However,

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nobody seems to use the adjective “illegal” to describe these immigrants, and we don’t know how many are truly seeking asylum. I understand wanting a better life, but this is not fair to the people who have waited their turn to come here. And, I bet the drug dealers, criminals and potential terrorists are counting on how this many border-crossers cannot be screened very well. They can slip right in. *** For all of you who have complaints about the village, why not contact your trustee with your concerns? Complaining in Speak Out accomplishes nothing. I have watched the board meetings live on cable TV for a long time and rarely see any citizens in the audience who are there just to see how our government operates. Why not attend a village board meeting? You also have a chance to speak your mind during public participation. *** I saw on one of the Chicago TV newscasts there’s a group that wants to take Trump off the Illinois primary ballot. I’m fine with that, as long as I can start a group to take Biden off the primary ballot for the insurrection he’s caused—allowing millions to cross the border illegally because of his disastrous policies. It’s put our national security, our safety and our culture at risk. *** Between April 1, 2020 and July 1, 2023, 364,443 people moved out of Illinois. That’s appalling! Only New York and California have had more people leave their states. I would like to see Pritzker and the state representatives and senators around here get as worked up about losing population, rising crime and the abysmal fiscal situation in this state as they do over anyone who dares to oppose their pro-abortion agenda.

‘Coffee and Chat’ with Rep. Sherlock Jan. 27 Join state Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock for a cup of coffee and chat with Diane on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at Funky Java Coffee House, 40 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. It will be a great opportunity to meet your state representative, ask questions, and learn about what’s happening in Springfield. We will also be collecting hygiene, paper and baby products for Hands & Feet Outreach at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome to this casual meet and greet to discuss issues that concern you. If you have any questions, you can contact our office at 630-415-3520.

p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Cain is the best-selling author of “Quiet: The Power of Introverts,” and “Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Makes Us Whole,” which was an Oprah’s Book Club pick for 2023. Cain will be in conversation with Daniel H. Pink, the award-winning author of five New York Times best sellers, including “Drive,” “A Whole New Mind” and “To Sell is Human. Go to glenbardgps.org for further information and the links to these two webinars. To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ross@glenbard.org or 630942-7668.

Village of Lombard Blood Drive Jan. 16 The Village of Lombard is holding a blood drive Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Versiti mobile bus parked on the lower level mall entrance by Von Maur, and from 1:30-7 p.m. at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Maple St., Lombard. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Bring a photo ID. Donate blood and enter for a chance to win an SUV. Lombard-based Radnova will be providing free radon test kits to all blood donors from 1:30-4:30 at the First Church blood drive. Email Carol Bauer at bauerc@villageoflombard. org or visit www.versiti.org/IL to register.

STEM Camp starts Jan. 16 Trinity Lutheran Church is offering STEM Camp for children ages 3-5. Register now for classes starting Jan. 16. Call 630-833-1080 or tcnschair@gmail.com for more information.

GPS program Jan. 18 The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families will present its 2024 community read, “Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Makes Us Whole,” with author Susan Cain in two Zoom webinars at noon and 7

Villa Park Library programs Come to the Villa Park Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m., to learn how to create and customize your very own greeting cards with Sue from Creative Cards & Crafts. This session of card-making will feature the theme of “art deco ladies.” Bring your imagination and a new pair of sharp scissors.

Join the Villa Park Public Library and Chef Susan on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. to learn how to make and then enjoy three different and delicious stews. Registration is required. For more information on these programs, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-8341164.

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“Everybody wants their child to strive at school and beyond,” says Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, which is why she wants parents and adults who work with children to take notice of today’s Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families (GPS) program with psychologist and author J. Stuart Ablon.

That’s because Ablon will present two 90-minute Zoom webinars, at noon and 7 p.m., entitled “Changeable: The Collaborative Problem-Solving Method to Reduce Anxiety or Challenging Behavior.”

Ablon is an award-winning clinical psychologist; founder and director of ThinkKids, in the department of psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital; an Endowed Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Harvard

Medical School; and is the author of three books.

According to Ross, it is his recent book, “Changeable: How Collaborative Problem-Solving Changes Lives at Home, School and Work,” that will be the basis for this presentation.

“He’s come to us before,” the coordinator recounted, and said she would never forget how, after his flight was delayed, the audience waited for a few hours when he insisted the program would go on.

“Not one family left,” she emphasized. “I was blown away by that!”

And, Ross added, “They were not disappointed.”

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“We try to think about some of these challenges with kids as opportunities,” Ross described. “Anxiety and challenging behavior [are] nothing new. It’s not going away.”

She said the psychologist’s strategy involves helping parents and those who work with children “look at the source of the challenge,” because oftentimes it is not that children “lack the will to behave well; they lack the skills to behave well.”

Ross likened getting to the root of the behaviors as, “You see a problem behavior at the tip of the iceberg,” so Ablon will talk to parents about looking at what lies beneath.

The idea, Ross said, is to replace meltdowns, nagging, yelling and power struggles with “helping them [children] problem solve so they don’t have that challenging behavior.”

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GPS programs “can be life-changing,” Ross concluded. “It’s all about healthy communities, wherever they are.”

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On Jan. 23 (noon and 7 p.m.), Shefali Tsabary, PhD, in conversation with Cathy Adams, will address “The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship.”

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Last month, Total Quality Logistics (TQL) Manager Alex Beres delivered gifts for two local families in need to help them celebrate Christmas. The families were adopted through the York Township “Adopt a Family for Christmas” gift program. The Total Quality Logistics location in Lombard makes an effort to give back to the community as much as possible throughout the year and has made it a tradition to adopt families in need during the holiday season. In the recent holiday season, it adopted two families with a total of four children. York Township Supervisor John W. Valle stated, “On behalf of the families who benefit from our food pantry ‘Adopt a Family for Christmas’ gift program, I would like to thank the management and employees at Total Quality Logistics again for their generous donation and ongoing support. They help us make Christmas a little brighter year after year for local families in need.” Pictured (left to right) are Beres and Valle.

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Village joins LibertyFest Parade

These parade-goers are ready to step off with this Bensenville Park District float, which ap the Wood Dale LibertyFest Parade. More photos inside.

These youngsters took part in the Kids Race portion of the 4 on the 4th race that takes place every year on 4th of July near Elmhurst University.

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ary 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 E. Madison St., Lombard. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: SAMANTHA ALEXANDRIA HEDGLEY Case Number: 2023MR000733 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from SAMANTHA ALEXANDRIA HEDGLEY to the new name of SAMANTHA ALEXANDRIA. The court date will be held February 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, DuPage County, in Courtroom #2005. /s/ Samantha Hedgley Dated: 12/15/2023 Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8088-938321 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Jan. 4, 11 & 18, 2024) 449162

NANCY W. HANSEN, 95 Nancy W. Hansen, age 95, of Lombard, formerly of Norridge, died January 1, 2024, at Lexington Square in Lombard.

Nancy was the dear wife of the late Chester E. Hansen. They met on a botany field trip during college. She was the dear mom of Howard F. (the late Sherri) and the late Albert H.; grandma of Mitchell (Mallory) Hansen, Andrew Hansen, and Steven (Mary) Hansen; great grandma of Jade Hansen, Mason Hansen, and Grant Hansen; dear daughter of the late Albert and the late Nancy Wahlgren.

Nancy valued a good education.

She earned an undergraduate degree from Augustana University and her master’s degree from the University of Chicago.

Nancy enjoyed painting, rosemaling (Norwegian folk art) painting on wooden knickknacks and other objects.

She liked cooking and enjoyed trying recipes from different countries.

Nancy loved travelling in Europe and South America with Chester.

She enjoyed spending time with

her family.

Nancy was the past president of the Resident’s Association at Lexington Square in Lombard and served as their choir director. She also was Lexington’s Wii Bowling League Commissioner.

Nancy was active in the American Association of University Women. Nancy was a member of the Lutheran Church women’s group.

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PAMELA COONS, 79 Pamela “Spider” Coons, age 79, long-time Lombard resident,

held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM with a Time of Sharing at 2:00 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard.

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CAROLE J. DANILLO, 79 Carole J. Danillo, age 79, of Lombard, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

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passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024.

Pamela was the loving wife of the late Bill Coons; beloved mother of Mikky (Bobby) Scott and Cheryl (Mark) Grimm; cherished grandmother of Liza, Angelina and Jay Grimm, Sebastian and Angelo Scott; adored sister of the late Philip (Marthea) Spencer; and devoted friend to many.

Spider worked as a receptionist for a local doctor’s office for over 25 years. Her love of classic cars drove her to a position on the Lombard Lilac Parade Committee where she helped coordinate the convertible line-up for many years.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Spider enjoyed seeking out a great bargain or sale at one of her favorite stores. Her hobbies included playing bunko, crafting, collecting penguins and decorating for the holidays.

As an animal lover, she rescued all of her dogs from various rescue facilities.

Being a valentine’s baby was spot on for Spider because she was a true sweetheart who was full of love for her friends and family. She had an amazing positive outlook on everything and was a true pleasure to be around.

Music was always important to Spider, she loved working at a “record store” in the 70s & 80s.

She also loved being able to go to concerts and getting the newest music.

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ROBERT CHAMPION, 47 Robert Champion, age 47, passed away due to natural causes on December 29, 2023.

Born and raised in Lombard and a graduate of Glenbard East, Rob had a passion for listening, creating, playing music, especially drums and percussion. He even took time to learn various instruments and write music. He collected recordings of concerts and loved attending live shows locally and across the states. He enjoyed designing works of art, storytelling, and going on adventures.

Rob is survived by his three children, Waylon, Iris, and Neil; parents Tom and Karen Champion; sisters Jennifer (Joe) Nardulli and Stephenie (Mark) Rychlik; a niece and four nephews, and loving mother of his children, Kristen Smith. He is remembered by his many family members and friends, who he made many memories with over the years.

Although Rob had challenges in life he is now at peace. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Rob’s name to NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://donate. nami.org.

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Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of “Meetings of Public Agencies, 42.03” of the meeting dates of the following regularly scheduled meetings for calendar year 2023.

BOARD, COMMISSION OR REGULAR MEETING TIME OF GOVERNMENTAL BODY DATE MEETING Board of Building Appeals 1st Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Feb/May/Aug/Nov Board of Fire & Police 4th Friday 8:00 A.M. Commissioners Firefighters Pension Fund Jan 17/Apr 17/ 8:30 A.M. Board of Trustees July 17/Oct 16 Historic Preservation 3rd Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Commission Jan/Apr/July/Oct Liquor Commission Upon Call Plan Commission 3rd Monday 7:00 P.M. Police Pension Fund Jan. 22/Apr. 15 1:00 P.M. Board of Trustees July 15/Oct. 7 Village Board of Trustees * 1st/3rd Thursdays 6:00 P.M. Zoning Board of Appeals 4th Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Glenbard Wastewater Upon Call 6:00 P.M. Authority

LOCATION OF MEETING Village Hall Village Hall Village Hall Village Hall Village Hall Village Hall Police Facility Village Hall Village Hall Glen Ellyn/ Lombard V.H.

VILLAGE BOARD COMMITTEES Community 1st Tuesday 7:00 P.M. Village Hall Promotion/Tourism Community Relations 2nd Monday 7:00 P.M. Village Hall Economic/Community Dvlp. 2nd Monday 6:00 P.M. Village Hall Finance & Administration 4th Monday 6:00 P.M. Village Hall Pub. Safety & Transportation 1st Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Village Hall Public Works & 2nd Tuesday 6:00 P.M. Public Works Environmental _________________________________________________________________ Foreign Fire Insurance

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Wood St. Fitness offers ‘Puppy Yoga’ Four canine-inspired classes begin this Sunday, Jan. 14

Wood Street Fitness introduces a one-of-a-kind wellness experience that combines the serenity of yoga with the joy of playful puppies. Puppy Yoga invites participants to experience the benefits of yoga while surrounded by adorable, cuddly puppies at the Deer Grove Leisure Center Exercise Room, 1000 W. Wood St. Sessions take place on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.; Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m.; and Sunday, May 5 at 10 a.m.

Each 45-minute class is followed by 15 minutes of cuddle time, promising a unique and uplifting journey to well-being. At each class, puppies roam freely from one yoga mat to the next, offering cuddles and spreading joy as participants move, flow and breathe through their yoga practice.

Puppy Yoga classes offer the same physical and mental benefits as traditional yoga, with the added therapeutic effects of interacting with lovable furry companions. According to John Hopkins Medicine, yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility; helps with back pain relief; can ease arthritis symptoms; benefits heart health; provides relaxation, promoting better sleep; can improve mental

and physical energy, alertness, enthusiasm and moods; helps remove stress and promotes better self-care.

“We are excited to bring the community together for an uplifting experience that combines the therapeutic benefits of yoga with the pure joy of puppy companionship,” said fitness supervisor Silvia Acevedo. “Puppy Yoga is not just a fitness class; it’s an opportunity to connect with adorable puppies, support a worthy cause and promote overall well-being.”

Puppy Yoga is open to participants aged 14 and above, with those aged 10 to 13 welcomed with a paid adult guardian. To ensure an intimate and enjoyable experience, each class has a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 25. Advance registration is required at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.

Fees are $20, $18 for those living within Bensenville Park District boundaries. In addition to class fees, participants are encouraged to bring donations of dog food, laundry soap, bleach, paper towels, martingale collars and other supplies to further support Border Tails Rescue—a no-kill, non-profit—in its noble mission.

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Wood Street Fitness is now offering Puppy Yoga, an experience that combines the serenity of yoga with the joy of your pet puppy. Sign up at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.

ECPA presents ‘An Intimate Evening with Jeanette Andrews’ The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts is bringing magic to downtown Elmhurst thanks to the support of the DuPage Foundation.

Jeanette Andrews presented her first magic performance at age 4, was paid for her first show at age 6, and that day began running her own business. She has never had another job since.

Hailing from Wheaton, Andrews is one of the most innovative illusionists in the world today. She has staged hundreds of standing-room-only performances for Fortune 500 companies such as Whole Foods, Kellogg’s, and McDonald’s as well other organizations including The Federal Reserve, the Soho House, and Johnson & Johnson. She has presented talks at MIT, Harvard Law School, Columbia, the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt, to name a few.

Andrews uses sensory anomalies, art and scientific anecdotes to create luxurious experiences that bridge everyday life to a special, heightened world. She loves creating experiences that invite audiences to engage with the impossible in fun, insightful and generous ways. Illusion is Andrew’s life’s work and her performances have been praised by the Chicago Tribune, PBS, and the New York Times.

Jeanette is an artist-in-residence for High Concept Labs in Chicago and is a National Arts Club Fellow and an Alumnus Affiliate of metaLab Harvard.

“We are thrilled to bring an exciting evening to Elmhurst in Jeanette Andrews’ performance,” said Cher-

yl Peterson, ECPA Board Treasurer.

“To showcase the performing arts in its many forms is a delight. We are grateful to the DuPage Foundation for their support in highlighting this nationally-recognized artist who developed their craft in DuPage County.”

“An Intimate Evening with Jeanette Andrews” takes place on Thursday, Jan. 25 at Stage 119 in

downtown Elmhurst. Adult/senior, student, and group rate tickets are available.

Guests are invited to enjoy dinner before the show at the newly-opened (and accessible to Stage 119 from the interior) Modern Plate Bar & Restaurant. Doors open at Stage 119 at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7. For tickets and information, visit www.ECPA-Elmhurst.org

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Thanks to a generous contribution from the DuPage Foundation, the ECPA will be hosting “An Intimate Evening with Jeanette Andrews,” an artist-illusionist who hails from Wheaton, on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at Stage 119 in downtown Elmhurst. Tickets Adult/ senior, student and group tickets are available.

Juvenile, 17, charged with possession of stolen car, unlawful use of firearm While fleeing, youth runs red light, drives on wrong side of road DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Woodridge Chief of Police Brian Cunningham have announced that a Cook County juvenile, who was allegedly armed, has been accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car.

The juvenile, a 17-year-old male, appeared at a detention hearing this morning where Judge Demetrios Panoushis ordered that he be detained until at least his next court appearance.

The juvenile is charged with one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), one count of theft—$500-$10,000 (C-3 felony), one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (C-4 felony) and one count of unlawful use of a firearm (C-4 felony).

On Thursday, Jan. 4, at approximately 3:46 a.m., a Woodridge police officer responded to a call of a stolen 2007 Toyota Camry from the 7-Eleven convenient store located at 7500 Janes Avenue.

Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that the driver of the Camry left the car unlocked and running while he went into the 7-Eleven at which time the juvenile entered the vehicle and fled the scene.

Approximately three minutes later, a Willowbrook police officer located the vehicle in the 100 block of 75th Street and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. It is alleged that instead of pulling over, the juvenile fled from officers driving through a red light at Kingery and 75th Street and driving the wrong way on Burr Ridge Parkway.

It is alleged that when the car started to smoke, the juvenile exited the car and fled on foot near Burr Ridge Parkway and Lifetime Drive. After a brief foot pursuit, the juvenile was taken into custody.

Approximately five feet away from where officers took the juvenile into custody, officers reportedly located a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun with one bullet in the chamber.

“It is alleged that after stealing a man’s vehicle, the juvenile suspect in this case, who is not legally entitled to possess a handgun, attempted to outrun authorities in a car and on foot only to be apprehended just minutes later,” Berlin said.

“This behavior is extremely dangerous and puts not only the accused, but the officers involved as well as the public at tremendous risk. Leading police on a high-speed chase is not the answer and will only make matters worse.”

The juvenile’s next court appearance is scheduled Jan. 12 in front of Judge Panoushis.

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Strong third quarter lifts Rams to 59-49 win over Elgin Loechel scores 15 points to help Glenbard East improve its Upstate Eight record to 5-2

The Glenbard East boys basketball team improved to 5-2 in Upstate Eight Conference play following last week’s 59-49 victory over Elgin in Lombard.

The Rams raised their overall season record to 5-12 with their conference win over the Maroons on Jan. 4.

They also snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory. After losing a non-conference game at Wheaton Academy on Dec. 21, Glenbard East suffered four straight losses at York High School’s Jack Tosh Holiday Classic between Dec. 26-29.

Glenbard East led Elgin 11-8 after one quarter and 23-15 at halftime.

The Rams outscored the Maroons 25-9 in the third quarter to expand their lead to 48-24 with eight minutes to play.

Glenbard East sophomore Norman Loechel scored a team-leading 15 points in last week’s conference victory over Elgin. Loechel made three shots from 3-point range and converted four of five attempts from the free-throw line.

“He’s getting better every week,” said Glenbard East coach Eric Kelly of Loechel. “He’s getting better with putting the ball to the floor. He made some threes today, and he got to the basket. He’s making good decisions.

It’s good to see him diversifying his game.”

Senior Ari Pierson contributed 12 points for the Rams. Sophomore

Danny Snyder provided 10 points.

Senior Aleks Jajic supplied eight points, while sophomore Michael Nee scored six points. Juniors Devin Kraft and Luis Martinez tallied four points each.

Elgin senior Maddox Hollian drained five 3-point shots during the fourth quarter to narrow the margin of Glenbard East’s victory. Hollian made six 3-point baskets and scored 28 points during the game.

The Rams’ schedule this week includes conference games at Bartlett and Glenbard South. Glenbard East will face the Raiders this Friday in Glen Ellyn.

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Glenbard East’s boys basketball team defeated Elgin 59-49 in last week’s Upstate Eight Conference game in Lombard. The Rams improved to 5-2 in conference play and 5-12 overall with their Jan. 4 victory over the Maroons. Sophomore Norman Loechel (No. 11 - above left) scored a team-high 15 points for the Rams. He is pictured while driving for a basket during the third quarter. Loechel was fouled while making the shot. He made the ensuing free throw to complete a three-point play. Senior Ari Pierson (No. 5 - above right), who is shown at the free-throw line, provided 12 points for Glenbard East. Sophomore Danny Snyder (No. 3 - left) supplied 10 points for the Rams. Glenbard East will face Glenbard South in this Friday’s conference game in Glen Ellyn.

Rams move to 8-0 in conference play

Carney’s 17-point output leads Glenbard East to home win over Elgin; Rams fall to 13-6 overall after losing to Providence Catholic

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Glenbard East’s girls basketball team faced Providence Catholic in one of Friday’s Grow the Game Showcase contests in Lombard. Providence Catholic defeated the Rams 59-40 in one of four showcase games at Glenbard East on Friday. The Grow the Game Showcase featured a total of 29 games at five area high schools between Jan. 4-6. Senior Catey Carney (No. 30 - above left) scored 22 points for the Rams in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. Senior Gabby Walton (No. 23 - above middle) contributed eight points for the Rams, while senior Ciara Johnson (No. 5 - above right) provided six points. One day before playing Providence Catholic, Glenbard East beat Elgin 54-36 in an Upstate Eight Conference game in Lombard. Carney scored 17 points in last week’s game against Elgin. Walton supplied 12 points, while senior Livia Robbins and Johnson added 11 and 10 points, respectively. The Rams will face Glenbard South in this Friday’s conference game in Glen Ellyn. Both teams began the week with conference records of 8-0.

The Glenbard East girls basketball team ran its Upstate Eight Conference record to 8-0 with its 54-36 victory over Elgin in Lombard on Jan. 4.

One day after beating the Maroons, the Rams faced Providence Catholic in a contest that was part of the Grow the Game Showcase.

Providence Catholic defeated Glenbard East 59-40 in Friday’s game in Lombard.

The Rams’ overall season record fell to 13-6 following their loss to the Celtics at Friday’s event in Lombard, which included three other girls games (Naperville North vs. Highland Park, Mundelein vs. Buffalo Grove and Stevenson vs. Wheaton Warrenville South).

Glenbard East led Elgin 23-12 after one quarter of last week’s conference contest. The Rams led the Maroons 36-16 at halftime and 45-24 at the end of the third quarter.

Senior Catey Carney made three 3-point baskets and scored a teamhigh 17 points for the Rams in last week’s win over Elgin. Senior Gabby Walton contributed 12 points for Glenbard East. Senior Livia Robbins

supplied 11 points for the Rams.

Robbins scored nine of her 11 points during the first quarter.

Senior Ciara Johnson sank three 3-point shots and scored 10 points for Glenbard East in its victory over the Maroons. Junior Erin Brown added four points.

Providence Catholic led the Rams 19-12 after one quarter of Friday’s non-conference game in Lombard.

The Celtics, who made four 3-point shots in the first quarter, sank three more 3-point attempts in the second quarter. Providence Catholic led the Rams 33-22 at halftime. The Celtics extended their lead to 50-32 by the end of the third quarter.

Carney made three 3-point shots and scored 22 points during Friday’s loss to the Celtics. Walton provided eight points, while Johnson and freshman Teagan Murphy supplied six and four points, respectively.

The Rams’ schedule this week includes conference games against Bartlett and Glenbard South. Glenbard East will face Glenbard South this Friday in Glen Ellyn. Both teams began the week with identical 8-0 conference records.

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Broncos extend winning streak to six games Montini’s streak hits six with Saturday’s 44-41 home win over Lisle

The Montini Catholic boys basketball team ran its winning streak to six games by reeling off three victories in a four-day span last week.

The Broncos began the week with a 42-34 victory over Chicago’s Dunbar Vocational Career Academy in a Jan. 3 game at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago. One day later, Montini earned a 42-32 victory over St. Edward in Elgin. The Broncos’ successful week continued with Saturday’s 44-41 win over Lisle in Lombard.

Montini improved its overall season record to 8-10 with Saturday’s win.

The Broncos began their winning streak by winning their final three games at the IC Catholic Prep/West-

mont Christmas Classic. Montini opened the holiday tournament with a loss to Chicago’s Christ the King Jesuit Preparatory School on Dec. 26. The Broncos concluded the event with wins over Reavis, Westmont and IC Catholic Prep. Montini edged the Knights 55-53 in a double-overtime battle on Dec. 30.

Seniors Nick Lombardi and Maddox Shepherd scored 14 points each for the Broncos in last week’s victory over Dunbar. The game was part of a shootout between teams from the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League.

Shepherd scored a team-leading 15 points in Montini’s win at St. Edward on Jan. 4. Senior Danny Petersen added seven points for the

Broncos, while junior Drew Church provided six points.

Montini took an early 8-0 lead in Saturday’s game against Lisle. The visiting Lions closed the opening quarter with a 6-0 run to cut the Broncos’ lead to 15-11 after eight minutes of play. Lisle outscored Montini 13-6 in the second quarter to take a 24-21 halftime lead.

Lisle led Montini 31-26 in the middle of the third quarter. The Broncos closed the quarter with a 5-0 run that evened the score at 31-31 with eight minutes to play. Shepherd’s driving basket cut the Lions’ lead to 31-28.

Church drained a 3-point shot to tie the battle at 31-31 with 2:33 left in the quarter. Neither team scored for the rest of the period.

Broncos move to 13-4 following win over Evanston

The Broncos scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter to take a 38-31 lead. Lisle then sank a pair of 3-point attempts to cut Montini’s lead to 38-37.

Petersen scored an inside basket to give the Broncos a 40-37 lead with 1:51 to play. Church provided an assist on Petersen’s field goal.

Montini junior Jack Barrett made one free throw with 58.6 seconds on the clock. Petersen made one free throw with 30.1 seconds remaining to push the Broncos’ lead to 42-39.

Shepherd provided a steal with about 20 seconds left in the game.

He made one free throw with 11.8 seconds to play to boost Montini’s lead to 43-39. Lisle scored a basket with about four seconds on the clock and called a timeout with 3.3 seconds

remaining.

Barrett made one free throw with six-tenths of a second on the clock.

Lisle then missed a desperation shot from well behind the half-court line.

Petersen scored a team-leading 13 points in Saturday’s victory. Shepherd scored 11 points, while senior Tyler Pavlik supplied nine points.

Church contributed three points with his 3-point basket in the third quarter. Four Broncos—Lombardi, Barrett, junior Max Bell and junior Jake Maquet—scored two points each.

Barrett, Bell and Maquet scored their points during the fourth quarter.

Montini’s schedule this week includes games against Mount Carmel, Romeoville and St. Laurence. The Broncos will face St. Laurence this Friday in Lombard.

Matulevicius scores 24 points in Montini’s seventh straight win; Kerstein provides 22 points

The Montini Catholic girls basketball team raised its overall season record to 13-4 following Saturday’s 68-59 win over Evanston in a Grow the Game Showcase contest at Hinsdale Central High School. The Broncos extended their winning streak to seven games with their victory over the Wildkits.

The Grow the Game Showcase featured several games at multiple sites last week. Saturday morning’s contest between Montini and Evanston was the first of seven games played that day at Hinsdale Central.

The Broncos and Evanston were tied at 12-12 after one quarter. The Wildkits led Montini 25-21 late in the second quarter, but the Broncos closed the period with a 7-0 run to take a 28-25 halftime lead. Junior Peyton Farrell scored a basket to begin Montini’s 7-0 run.

Senior Victoria Matulevicius delivered a basket for the Broncos that evened the score at 25-25. Junior Nikki Kerstein of Montini closed the first half by stealing the ball, driving down the court and pulling up to connect on a 3-point shot that gave the Broncos their 28-25 halftime lead.

Montini and Evanston were deadlocked at 45-45 at the end of the third quarter. Matulevicius scored 13 of the Broncos’ 17 third-quarter points.

Montini opened the fourth quarter with a 6-0 run to take a 51-45 lead.

Senior Alyssa Epps scored the Broncos’ first basket of the fourth quarter.

Junior Shea Carver provided a rebound and basket to push Montini’s lead to 49-45. Kerstein scored to complete the 6-0 run.

Matulevicius added two field goals to help the Broncos boost their lead to 55-47.

Epps drained a corner 3-point shot to boost Montini’s lead to 58-48 with five minutes to play.

The Broncos didn’t score for almost three minutes after Epps delivered her 3-point shot. Kerstein ended

the scoring drought with a driving basket that gave the Broncos a 60-51 lead with about 2:15 to play. Kerstein added another basket to raise her team’s lead to 62-53. Matulevicius made a pair of free throws with 29.1 seconds remaining to extend Montini’s lead to 64-57. Kerstein added four free throws—two with 23.5 seconds on the clock and a pair with 14.2 seconds to play.

Matulevicius scored a team-leading 24 points for Montini in Saturday’s victory. She also provided six rebounds, five assists and four steals.

After scoring 13 points in the third

quarter, Matulevicius delivered six points in the fourth quarter.

Kerstein, who contributed 10 points in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s victory, provided 22 points, five rebounds and five assists in the game. Epps and Carver supplied seven and six points, respectively. Farrell and senior Riley White scored four points each, while junior Natalie Gartlan added one point with a second-quarter free throw.

Montini’s schedule this week includes home games against Saint Ignatius, Providence Catholic and Lake Zurich.

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Winning Warriors

Chris Fox file photo Rock Valley Publishing

Montini Catholic’s girls basketball team raised its overall season record to 13-4 with Saturday’s 68-59 victory over Evanston in a Grow the Game Showcase contest at Hinsdale Central. The Grow the Game Showcase included 29 games at five different area schools. Senior Victoria Matulevicius (No. 5 - above) scored a team-high 24 points for Montini in Saturday’s game. She scored 13 points in the third quarter and added six points in the fourth quarter. The Broncos extended their winning streak to seven games with their win over Evanston.

Montini’s schedule this week includes home games against Saint Ignatius, Providence Catholic and Lake Zurich.

Willowbrook’s girls basketball team raised its West Suburban Gold Conference record to 5-2 with last week’s victories over Leyden and Proviso East. The Warriors posted a 52-46 win at Leyden on Friday. Willowbrook began the second half of its 12-game conference schedule with Saturday’s 46-41 victory over Proviso East in Villa Park. Senior Elle Bruschuk (No. 33 - right) provided 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Warriors during Friday’s victory. She contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Pirates. Bruschuk, who is pictured at the free-throw line on Saturday, made three free throws in the last 15 seconds of the game. Willowbrook junior Ayaani Gusman (No. 10 - above) scored 12 points in Friday’s win over the Eagles. Gusman made four 3-point shots and piled up a team-leading 16 points in Saturday’s win. She is pictured while launching and making a 3-point shot that broke a 36-36 tie with the Pirates early in the fourth quarter. See story on page 16.

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Warriors fall to 6-9 overall after suffering a pair of losses Powell scores 22 points against Leyden and erupts for 29 points in loss to Hoffman Estates

The Willowbrook boys basketball team fell to 1-3 in West Suburban Gold Conference action following Friday’s 76-63 loss to Leyden in Villa Park.

The Warriors’ overall season record slipped to 6-9 after Saturday’s 70-62 loss to Hoffman Estates at the WSC/MSL (Mid-Suburban League) Challenge at Addison Trail High School.

Willowbrook scored eight 2-point field goals during the first quarter of Friday’s conference home game against Leyden. Somehow, the scoreboard showed the Warriors with a 19-16 lead at the end of the first quarter, even though they scored only 16 points during the period. Leyden appeared to make three 3-point shots and score a total of 17 points in the first quarter.

According to the scoreboard, Leyden led the Warriors 38-36 at halftime.

The actual score appeared to

be 39-33, in favor of Leyden. The Eagles led Willowbrook 55-39 at the end of the third quarter, but the scoreboard showed Leyden with a 54-42 lead. The Eagles appeared to beat the Warriors 77-60, but the final score on the scoreboard was 76-63.

Sophomore Otis Powell scored 22 points for the Warriors in Friday’s loss to Leyden. Powell scored 14 points during the game’s fourth quarter.

He delivered a three-point play with 2:41 remaining in the game to account for his team’s final points of the night.

Senior Andrew Ciesinski provided 14 points for Willowbrook in Friday’s game against the Eagles.

Senior Noah Boyd supplied nine points.

Senior Kenyon Rhodes added six points. Sophomore Jaylen Griffin and junior Filip Palutkiewicz contributed five and four points, respectively.

The Warriors trailed Hoffman Estates 16-15 after one quarter of Saturday’s game. Griffin made three shots from 3-point range during the second quarter of the contest, which was tied 33-33 at halftime. Hoffman Estates held a 51-50 lead at the end of the third quarter.

Powell poured in 29 points for Willowbrook during Saturday’s game. Griffin supplied 14 points.

Rhodes scored eight points, while Palutkiewicz contributed seven points. Ciesinski added four points.

The Warriors’ schedule this week includes a non-conference game against Lockport, along with this Friday’s conference battle at Proviso East. Willowbrook will play four games at Wheaton Warrenville South’s upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Tournament. The Warriors will play two games at the event this Saturday. They will finish the tournament with two more games on Monday, Jan. 15.

Warriors notch a pair of conference wins

Bruschuk scores 20 points in Willowbrook’s victory over Leyden; Gusman delivers 16 points in win over Proviso East

The Willowbrook girls basketball team improved to 9-11 overall and 5-2 in West Suburban Gold Conference play after posting a pair of conference wins in successive days.

The Warriors picked up a 52-46 conference victory at Leyden on Friday. One day later, Willowbrook beat Proviso East 46-41 in a conference battle in Villa Park.

The Warriors, who closed the first half of their conference schedule with Friday’s game against Leyden, led the Eagles 19-15 at the end of the first quarter. Willowbrook outscored the Eagles 16-2 in the second quarter to take a 35-17 halftime lead. The Warriors’ lead stood at 47-31 at the end of the third quarter.

Senior Elle Bruschuk piled up 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Warriors in Friday’s victory at Leyden. Bruschuk made seven of 11 attempts from the free-throw line.

Junior Ayaani Gusman scored 12 points for Willowbrook in Friday’s win. Senior Lillian Vish supplied nine points and six rebounds for the Warriors. Juniors Loralai McIntyre and Kendall Medinger contributed four and three points, respectively.

Senior Tia Kelly and junior Kristin Woods added two points each.

Proviso East led the Warriors 9-7 after one quarter of Saturday’s game in Villa Park. Willowbrook led the Pirates 23-21 at halftime.

Proviso East held a 36-35 lead at the end of the third quarter.

Saturday’s game was a rematch of a Dec. 5 matchup in Maywood.

The Warriors beat the Pirates 53-42 in the teams’ first conference meeting of the season.

Vish made one free throw to tie the score at 36-36 with 6:56 left in the game. Gusman drained a

3-point shot to give the Warriors a 39-36 lead with 6:38 to play.

Neither team scored for the next three minutes. Proviso East scored to trim Willowbrook’s lead to 3938 with 3:26 remaining. About one minute later, Proviso East launched and missed a 3-point shot. Gusman grabbed the rebound, drove down

the court and passed the ball to Medinger, who delivered a layup that gave the Warriors a 41-38 lead with 2:19 to play.

The Pirates made one free throw to reduce Willowbrook’s lead to 41-39 with 45 seconds on the clock.

Moments later, Bruschuk fired a pass to McIntyre, who scored an inside basket to extend the Warriors’ lead to 43-39 with 20 seconds to play.

Bruschuk made one free throw with 14.7 seconds remaining. She then sank two free throws with 3.2 seconds left in the game.

Gusman made four shots from 3-point territory and scored a team-high 16 points in Saturday’s victory. Bruschuk provided 14 points and 13 rebounds. Medinger supplied five points, while McIntyre contributed four points. Vish scored three points. Seniors Seyna Fall and Kalina Henry provided two points each.

The Warriors’ schedule this week includes a non-conference home game against Conant, along with this Saturday’s conference battle at Addison Trail.

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Willowbrook’s boys basketball team faced Leyden in Friday’s West Suburban Gold Conference game in Villa Park. The visiting Eagles defeated the Warriors 76-63. Willowbrook’s conference record fell to 1-3 with the loss. Sophomore Otis Powell (No. 2 - above left) scored a team-leading 22 points for the Warriors in Friday’s game.

Powell supplied 14 of those points during the fourth quarter. Senior Kenyon Rhodes (No. 1 - above right), who is also pictured during Friday’s game, contributed six points for Willowbrook. Powell erupted for 29 points in Saturday’s 70-62 loss to Hoffman Estates in a game played at Addison Trail High School. Sophomore Jaylen Griffin scored 14 points for the Warriors in Saturday’s non-conference loss, which moved the team’s overall season record to 6-9. Rhodes provided eight points in Willowbrook’s loss to Hoffman Estates.

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Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity, Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me here you are my Mother.

Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (say three times).

Amen.

Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you.

I am confident my prayers will be answered. Thank You Mother of God!!!

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The York Furrier FINAL Luxe for Less SALE!

It's True!

Due to retirement, after 92 years in business, the doors to York Furrier will soon be permanently closed.

This is your LAST CHANCE to SHOP & SAVE on the YF Collection of Furs, Fine Outerwear and Accessories.

EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD NOW! The SALE OPENS to the Public at 10AM on Tuesday, January 16th

YF Collection NEW Garments

All remaining NEW Fur and Fine Outerwear Inventory will be SALE TAGGED 60%-92% OFF original prices for this MUST ATTEND SALE.

Like New Previously Enjoyed Items

Pre-owned Fur and Outerwear Garments including: Consignment Items, Trade-ins, and unclaimed Storage Garments, are priced for LIQUIDATION.

Don't Miss this FINAL SALE! January 16-20, 2024 SALE HOURS: Tues., Wed. & Fri...........................10AM - 5:30PM Thursday.........................................10AM - 7:00PM Saturday.........................................10AM - 4:00PM

CLOSED on Sunday and Monday.

Elmurst City Centre 107 N. York Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-832-2200

Furs · Shearling · Leather · Cashmere · Down · Handbags · Accessories

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What We Do Funerals as Unique as Your Life Life is full of opportunities to show someone we love them. One such opportunity is the funeral or memorial service. Such a loving event celebrates the choices they made, the relationship you shared, and honors the memory of your loved one.

Well over sixty years, Pedersen Ryberg has provided meaningful and proven options with total respect in keeping with traditional values - whether a traditional funeral, traditional cremation, flameless cremation, or memorial service. We strive to maintain family wishes with uncompromised quality and value, and guide families in creating a way to remember loved ones.

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