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DARE artists honored by Village

Swastikas found painted on Elmhurst church

Wheeling man charged with alleged hate crime

10 percent to apply. Stumpfoll has been charged with one count of a hate crime (Class 3 felony) and one count of institutional vandalism—church (Class 3 felony).

It is alleged that on Friday, Dec. 30, at approximately 12 midnight, Stumpfoll went to the Pathway Community Church, located at 586 N. Michigan in Elmhurst, painted seven swastikas on the church windows and then fled the scene. An investigation conducted by the Elmhurst Police Department led to Stumpfoll, who was taken into

custody without incident from his home in Wheeling.

“Hate crimes have no place in a civilized society,” Berlin said. “The allegations against Mr. Stumpfoll are very disturbing and in DuPage County we have no tolerance whatsoever for such actions.

“I commend the Elmhurst Police Department for their quick identification and apprehension of the defendant in this case.”

“It is alleged Mr. Stumpfoll was a prior member and specifically targeted this church,” McLean said. “Hate crimes are not tolerated in our community and I thank the investigating officers and detectives for their work to swiftly apprehend Mr. Stumpfoll. I also wish to thank State’s Attorney

Bob Berlin and his office for their work on this case.”

Stumpfoll’s next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 30 for arraignment in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.

Pictured here with a DARE officer and Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra is a group of students that was selected as winners of a DARE art contest. Each young artist received a certificate from the mayor. Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or

DARE, is a national program directed by local police that provides information about drug abuse and teaches skills for resisting peer pressure.

Last week, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced that bond has been set for a Wheeling man charged with painting

multiple swastikas on an Elmhurst church.

Josef Stumpfoll, 35, appeared in bond court where Judge Robert Miller set bond at $100,000 with

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Josef Stumpfoll

“ It is alleged Mr. Stumpfoll was a prior member and specifically targeted this church. Hate crimes are not tolerated in our community.”

-- Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean

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Slices of life

Happy New Year, happy today

The New Year—January as a month—is a time for reflection. To assess our progress in life: where we were, where we are and where we are going.

I’ve learned, in a hard way, that where I was—the past—and where I’m going—the future—don’t hold much mettle. The place to be is here, right now. It’s all I’ve got. It’s all any of us has.

It was in this thought that I recently changed my Facebook cover photo.

I’d had the same picture for two years. It was a nice photo.

I had the one before this one for maybe five years. I don’t really like changing my photo, because change is hard. Plus, each change only makes me look older.

As stated, the photo I recently swapped out was nice. (Because no one posts an ugly one.) It was of my husband and me, on a ride at Mickey’s favorite place. We were both smiling. I was looking back, probably at our kids who were riding in the Dumbo car behind ours. It was a really happy, in-the-moment shot.

I’d had the photo as my mainstay for two years mostly because it was a moment in time when my husband I were truly happy, and who doesn’t want remember that—much less project it upon the world at large?

It worked for me for two years, until one evening I looked at that picture and saw something I hadn’t really noticed or registered before. In the photo I was, quite literally, looking back.

Suddenly, the Dumbo ride from 2018 took on new meaning for me. In an instant, I saw it with new eyes. I was looking back. And I realized I no longer wanted to do that.

I no longer needed to do that.

My past was wonderful. I’ve had a magnificently fortunate life. And this is not to say that I can’t look back occasionally or even frequently, but it shouldn’t be my mainstay photomy mainstay stance in life. I hope I always look back at times and in some regards.

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

Just as I hope I always look forward to the future.

But I can’t properly prosper and grow and flourish in the looking backward. It can give me perspective and memories, but I don’t want it to be the focus of my life.

That evening, when I saw the photo as if for the first time, I realized it was time to turn my face forward and focus on the now.

Not behind, which is no more. Not ahead, which is yet to be. But now; what I have. The only time I have, really. Just. Right. Now.

How simple is that?

How hard is that?

Come January every year, we are challenged to see things anew. To set goals. Instead, I challenge us to live in the now. Not to worry about our failed marriage or failed job or why that friend never calls or next Wednesday or the upcoming dentist appointment or when we might be able to lose those 20 extra pounds or pay off the mortgage or get that new puppy or buy that new car or the price of gas or milk or any of the myriad things we can think of from the past or the future that could occupy our thoughts today.

Today focus on today. The best you can be today. The best you can do today. Right here, right now.

Tomorrow will come. And it will be today and then you can do it all over again with the next tomorrow that comes your way.

If you are lucky

All the best in 2023, but most especially all the best to you today.

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.

Fairness being added to Illinois’ justice system despite efforts to prevent progress

By Ben Ruddell ACLU OF ILLINOIS STAFF ATTORNEY

After years of work and deliberations— and a lastminute hiccup from a court ruling—Illinois is poised at last to implement the Pretrial Fairness Act, ending money bond across our state. This historic step eliminates the practice of jailing people accused of a crime simply because they cannot afford to pay a money bond.

Opponents of ending money bond spent millions during the election campaign on desperate television advertisements aimed at spreading misinformation and stoking fear and confusion about the new law. Despite those millions of ad dollars and widespread media coverage, voters rejected the lies. After the election, legislators expressed further support for the law, resisting calls to repeal or water it down, and instead enacting revisions designed to ensure its effective implementation.

Just days before the law’s effective date, a judge in Kankakee County added to the sense of confusion and chaos when he declared the law to be unconstitutional.

While the Kankakee court’s ruling is a setback, let’s be clear: This latest desperate attempt by

recalcitrant system actors to resist this long overdue reform is not going to stop the end of money bond. Attorney General Kwame Raoul is acting swiftly to appeal the ruling to the Illinois Supreme Court, and well-established legal precedents make it very likely that the court will ultimately overturn the Kankakee court’s ruling and uphold the law’s constitutionality.

In the nearly two years since the Pretrial Fairness Act was passed, some prosecutors have been tireless in their attempts to undermine the new law in the legislature, in the media, and in the courts. These efforts have never been about justice or public safety; they are simply about preserving a system under which people are routinely jailed simply because they cannot afford to pay an arbitrary sum of money—not because their release would endanger others or create any risk that they would flee from prosecution.

Sadly, all the politics around the effort to defeat ending money bond obscures two critical points. First, the failed money bond system always has allowed people accused of crime to be released even if they pose a threat to others.

These people just had to have the resources to afford bail. So, when we hear about people accused of a crime being released from pretrial detention, that is not new. It has been part of the system for decades.

But the campaign against ending money bond has really been about denying justice to people accused of crimes, to treat them as guilty before any court has adjudicated the charge. For generations, thousands of people from Illinois’ most marginalized communities have been held pretrial—sometimes for lengthy periods of time—because they did not have the money to buy their freedom.

While they languished in a county jail—perhaps being innocent of the charges against them—these individuals lost their jobs, housing, and even the custody of their children. Where is the justice in this system?

Each day that implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act is delayed continues to perpetuate these harms, undermining the safety and stability of our communities. That is right— this system actually undermines public safety.

When all is said and done, we expect that the law will be vindicated and money bond will be abolished in every county across Illinois, ringing in a new era of fairness in Illinois’ criminal court system. While the efforts to debase the law will not abate, we know that a system that is supposedly based on “justice” must treat people in a just fashion. That process is beginning in Illinois.

Ben Ruddell is a staff attorney for ACLU of Illinois in Chicago

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DuPage Foundation names new president, CEO

Michael R. Sitrick takes the helm as McGowan retires

table goals while helping match their interests to support local needs and opportunities.

closes this chapter of his career.”

Michael R. Sitrick, JD, CFRE

The DuPage Foundation has announced that Michael R. Sitrick, JD, CFRE is its new president and CEO. He succeeds David M. McGowan, who retired last month after 25 years of distinguished service as the foundation’s chief staff officer.

Sitrick, who most recently served as the foundation’s executive vice president for advancement, has held multiple roles within the organization dating back to 2003. He initially served as the foundation’s first full-time development staff member for several years before going on to study and practice law.

Since returning to The DuPage Foundation in 2013, Sitrick has led its advancement department and served as a vital member of the organization’s leadership team, helping achieve a period of unprecedented growth and community impact. His focus has been two-pronged: supporting individuals, families and organizations in achieving their chari-

Coming events

Editor’s note: Unless otherwise specified, learn more about these events and programs at: addisonlibrary.org/events or call 630-5433617.

Monday, Jan. 16 Website design with a stellar marketing focus

From 6:30-8 p.m. on Zoom via the Addison Public Library, in this presentation, you’ll learn why WordPress, the world’s most popular web-building platform, is the best choice for showcasing your business online and see a step-by-step website startup demonstration.

During the past 10 years, the foundation received $125 million in gifts, increased its assets from $50 million to $130 million and grew its Legacy Society from 120 to 185 members, representing tens of millions of dollars in gift expectancies.

Sitrick’s selection is the culmination of a nationwide search conducted by a committee of current and former DuPage Foundation Trustees in coordination with James Abruzzo of DHR Global. After significant due diligence in identifying and screening candidates, Sitrick was recommended by the committee and unanimously approved by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees at its meeting on Dec. 8.

“We knew the day would come when Dave would decide to hand over the reins and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome in finding a strong successor to take over this important leadership role,” said Foundation Board Chair Nate Wasson, who chaired the search committee. “This is a textbook execution of a succession plan. Congratulations to Mike and best wishes to Dave as he

“I’m delighted that the committee, search firm and Board confirmed what I have seen in Mike for nearly 20 years—that his skills and dedication to the Foundation’s mission make him the right person to lead the Foundation into its next phase of growth and impact,” said McGowan. “The extensive search process affirms that the Board selected the right person from a pool of highly qualified candidates.”

“It is an honor to have been selected by the search committee and board to succeed Dave and serve as DuPage Foundation’s next leader,” said Sitrick. “I never imagined when I relocated to DuPage 20 years ago that I would find not only a wonderful home, but a vocation about which I am fiercely passionate. Serving our community and constituents is a privilege. I look forward to working with our phenomenal staff, volunteer leaders and partners to continue delivering on our promise of raising the quality of life throughout DuPage County and seeing even greater impact for our residents.”

More about Sitrick

Sitrick grew up in Beloit, Wis.,

and has lived in DuPage County since 2003. He graduated magna cum laude from Millikin University with a bachelor of science in business management and a minor in music. He later went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and obtain accreditation as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

Sitrick is a board member of the DuPage County Estate Planning Council, a past president of Suburban Chicago Planned Giving Council, a past board member of the West Suburban Philanthropic Network (WSPN), and a member of the Chicago Council on Planned Giving. Sitrick has also been an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA) where he has served as a presenter and member of numerous committees.

In 2016, Sitrick was recognized by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce as an Inaugural “Four Under 40” recipient.

He is also a two-time recipient of the DCBA Board of Directors’ Award and a past recipient of WSPN’s Distinguished Service Award. Sitrick resides in Lombard with his wife, Elizabeth.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

• iPad and iPhone basics

From 6-7 p.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, have a new iPad or iPhone or are looking to get one? Join us to learn all the basic functions and get the most out of your device! We will discuss how to get connected, common apps, and how to use your device safely. Part of our Technology Made Simple series; learn more and sign up at https://www.addisonlibrary.org/Tech-Simple.

• Winter evening story time

From 6:30-7 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for an evening

Village to host 16th annual ‘Shape of Addison’ Town Hall meeting

The Village of Addison has announced that the 16th annual “Shape of Addison” Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Board Room of the Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza. The program is presented by Itasca Bank & Trust Company, and open to all residents of the community.

The public is invited to attend in person or for those who cannot attend, the program will be broadcast live on Addison Community Television (ACTV) on Comcast ch. 6 or AT&T ch. 99; online via AddisonAdvantage.org; or, at YouTube/VillageAddison.

There will be brief reports from representatives of the seven taxing bodies. Invited speakers include Mayor Rich Veenstra, Village of Addison; Fire Chief Scott Walker,

Addison Fire Protection District; Donna Craft Cain, Board president, DuPage High School District 88; Dave Williams, Board president, Addison School District 4; Frank Angiulo, Board president, Addison Park District; Maria Sinkule, Board president, Addison Public Library, and Dennis Reboletti, Supervisor, Addison Township. Following the presentations will be an audience question-and-answer session moderated by Jack Mensching, Chairman of the Board of Itasca Bank & Trust Company, who is the sponsor of the event.

The audience is invited to submit questions between the hours of 7 and 8:30 p.m. on the date of the event. Questions can be submitted by calling 630-693-7975 or send your question in an e-mail to ShapeofAddison@Addison-il.org.

of stories and crafts all about winter. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Thursday, Jan. 19

• Monthly meditation at the Library

From 10-11 a.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, join friends old and new in-person to discover the life changing effects of meditation. No experience required.

• Life through the lens of Kodak

From 7-8 p.m. on Zoom via the Addison Public Library, in 1895, Eastman Kodak was producing 90 percent of all the film in the world. Join us as we meet Kodak founder George Eastman, who will share stories of experiences in his hometown of Rochester, N.Y. and across the country that shaped his life and photography as we know it. You’ll also see photos with demonstrations of several distinctive Kodak cameras from 1896-1936, including the famous Brownie camera. Co-sponsored by Addison Historical Society.

Friday, Jan. 20

Free time Fridays

From 11 a.m.-noon at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, Join us for crafts, games, light refreshments, conversation, and fun with friends old and new. We’ll do something different each time we meet and it will always be a fun treat.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Chinese New Year story time with the Language Labs

From 2-2:30 p.m. at the Addison

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Public Library, learn about the origins of Chinese New Year, share stories, and make a traditional Chinese New Year craft.

Monday, Jan. 23

Healing pups

From 4-4:45 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, join Claudia Orozco of Healing Pups and her dog Marlie for this special meet and greet. You’ll learn all about what therapy dogs do and how they help our community. Limit 10 participants. For grades 1-5.

• Bullet journaling for everyone

From 7-8 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, join us for an introduction to bullet journaling. We’ll have supplies to get you started, or bring your own to share with others while creating a meaningful way to organize and document your life.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

• Nailing the virtual interview

From 10-11 a.m. on Zoom via the Addison Public Library, much of our working life has moved online, so it’s no surprise that virtual interviews have become more common. In this workshop, you’ll learn the dos and don’ts of virtual interviews and practice with People’s Resource Center (PRC) job coaches.

• Understanding Social Security: A look at the bigger picture

From 7-8 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, are you are going to collect Social Security benefits in the next 10 years? In this session, we’ll cover when to take benefits, working while getting benefits, taxation and Social Security, and spousal benefits.

County Health Department reports first pediatric flu-associated death of 2022-23 season

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has learned that an adolescent in DuPage County has died from complications of influenza (flu) during the week ending Dec. 24, 2022.

This is the first reported pediatric flu death this season in DuPage County, and the third reported pediatric flu death in Illinois this season; 61 influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported this season nationally.

This is the first pediatric flu death in DuPage County since the 201819 season. To protect confidentiality

Coming events

• TinkerCAD basics: Keychains

From 6:30-8 p.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, learn the basics of TinkerCad, an online 3D designing software. During this class, you will learn how to add your name to a 3D keychain.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

• Hot topics round table

From 7-8:30 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, three hot topics that can range from legal issues, politics, foreign policy, business, education, and more will be discussed. Let your voice be heard during this discussion.

• Nature story time with the Morton Arboretum

From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, you’re invited to an interactive nature storytime with an early childhood educator from The Morton Arboretum as we explore how weather, trees, and animals change with the season.

Friday, Jan. 27

• Winter wonderland dance party

From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, join Innovation Arts Connection to discover the magic of imaginative play with singing, exploration, and learning new dance skills. We’ll explore multiple styles of dance and read a winter story together. Please wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes if you have them.

• Digital converting: 35mm film, slides and photos

From 1-2 p.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, earn how to digitize your 35mm film and slides and your print photos using equipment from the library’s Sound Studio.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 Retirement tax planning

From 7-8 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, get the most up-to-date information on retirement taxation, including way to efficiently harvest your income sources like Social Security, 401(k)/IRA, other sources, or

and privacy, additional information on this case will not be made public.

Since October 2022, we have seen early, and rapidly increasing flu activity locally compared to past seasons. Although seasonal flu activity continues to decline in most areas, spread and hospitalizations related to respiratory illnesses (including influenza) remain moderate to high, locally and nationally.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of this tragic death from influenza. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the child’s family,” said Karen Ayala, executive director of the DuPage

County Health Department. “Flu can seriously impact children and adolescents and can be especially hard on people of any age with underlying medical conditions, pregnant people, and people 65 years and older.

“Because flu activity is expected to remain elevated for several months, now is still a good time for children and adults to get an annual flu vaccine if not already vaccinated, and to take steps to protect those

who may be at higher risk, including staying away from others when we are ill. It is not too late to get your annual flu vaccine, to help prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death related to flu.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive an annual flu vaccine. Vaccination is especially important for certain people who are at higher

risk of developing serious flu complications or who are in close contact with people at higher risk. This includes children at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu illness, and adults who are close contacts of those children.

However, two-thirds of DuPage County residents with influenza who were admitted to the intensive care unit were not vaccinated this season so far.

IDPH reports 73 Illinois counties at ‘Elevated’ level for COVID-19

a combination of them all.

Ongoing events

Open enrollment is ongoing for the Addison Park District Preschool

The Addison Park District preschool program curriculum reflects the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards. Visit www. illinoisearlylearning.org for more details. The Park District helps children develop prekindergarten skills, including letter/name recognition, listening skills, healthy habits, cooperative play, fine motor, and socialization skills. The experiences are both educational and recreational, which aid in social, physical, intellectual, and emotional growth. Registration is taken in-person at the Centennial Rec Center. Call (630) 233-7275 option 3 for registration availability. Visit addisonparks.org for required paperwork due prior to first day of program.

English reading circle

Starting at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, build your vocabulary and reading skills in a small group setting.

English conversation groups

At 2 p.m. Mondays on Zoom, and at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, practice listening and speaking skills in a small group setting. Learn more at: addisonlibrary. org/events.

English reading circle

At 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library. Learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

Heroes story time

From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for stories and activities about everyday heroes, superheroes, and more.

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Jan. 6 that the CDC is reporting 73 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 65 in the previous week.

Of those, 28 Illinois counties are at a High Community Level and 45 counties are at Medium Level. IDPH is reporting 16,281 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 1, and 20 deaths.

“As we enter the new year, IDPH continues to closely monitor levels of COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory illness in communities throughout Illinois,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “After the holidays, we are once again experiencing a rise in counties at elevated COVID-19 community levels, with 28 currently at High Level. As we monitor emerging variants, including a new more transmissible strain spreading in the northeastern U.S., I continue to recommend our residents take steps to prevent the spread of infection, protect those most vulnerable to serious illness, and preserve our hospital capacity.

“It is not too late to get your COVID-19 bivalent booster or yearly flu shot. And if you are sick,

please stay home if you are able and reach out to your provider about treatments for COVID-19 and the flu.”

IDPH previously announced that as of the end of 2022, it would be following the lead of the CDC and shifting from daily reporting of new COVID-19 cases and deaths to a weekly reporting cadence. As a result, daily case and death data is longer be reported as of Jan. 1. IDPH is now reporting weekly data on Wednesday of each week for the previous week ending Sunday. IDPH is continuing daily reporting of ICU bed availability and hospital admission data.

The CDC announced it was making the shift from daily to weekly reporting of case and death data in October. IDPH officials believe that weekly reporting will provide the public with a more accurate picture of COVID-19 trends across the state over time by tracking cases and deaths by the week they arise, rather than the date they are reported, which may be days or weeks later.

Access to tests and treatments can be found at the following test to treat site or by contacting your provider for treatment options, within 5 days of feeling ill.

IDPH is helping Illinoisans prepare for the fall and winter surge of COVID-19 cases by offering 1 million free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to Illinois residents in all zip codes outside the City of Chicago through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and its Project ACT (Access COVID Tests) program.

Through Project ACT, IDPH is distributing up to one million athome antigen tests to 200,000 Illinois households. You can request one package of five tests on a firstcome-first-serve basis at the Project ACT website.

The tests will be delivered to the home address.

Free or low cost COVID-19 testing locations are also available throughout the state, including in Chicago, and can be found on the IDPH website’s testing locator page.

As of Jan. 5, 1,766 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 233 patients were in the ICU and 77 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators. The preliminary seven-day statewide case rate is 128 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Illinoisans.

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

An appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a state law that would end cash bail appears to be at least two months away from resolution under a new timeline approved by the court Jan. 5.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed the agreed motion setting the timeline for the high court’s appeal of a lower court ruling that invalidated provisions of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform that would

have eliminated cash bail on Jan. 1. The motion, Raoul’s office wrote in its filing, had been agreed to by all parties in the case, scheduling briefs to be filed in January and February, with oral arguments to begin sometime in March. A ruling would come sometime thereafter at an unspecified date.

The matter came to the Supreme Court in a Friday, Dec. 30, appeal by Raoul’s office, following Kankakee County Judge Thomas Cunnington’s decision that lawmakers overreached their constitutional authority in pass-

ing a measure to abolish cash bail in Illinois.

Cunnington wrote in a 36-page decision that the cash bail provisions effectively and improperly amended a section of the state’s constitution that states, “all persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties,” except in a few specific circumstances.

He also wrote that ending cash bail is an improper overreach by lawmakers, who have no constitutional authority to govern the administrative

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

Jan. 1

Leobardo Leon Catalan, 61, of Glendale Heights, was charged with two counts of DUI near Army Trail and Highview at 11:24 p.m.

David Gibson, 48, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and police said Gibson had a failure to appear warrant for driving while license suspended near Lake and Lombard

at 4:47 a.m.

Joseph E. Mc Kinnis, 31, of Addison, was charged with DUI near North and Chestnut at 3:10 a.m.

Doroteo Samaniego Morga, 46, of Addison, was charged with aggravated DUI and no driver’s license in the 1-100 block of N. Addison at 3:35 p.m.

Luis F. Soriano-Calderon, 19, of Chicago, was charged with DUI near Fullerton and Church at 5:47 a.m.

Dec. 31

Mushub Arab, 21, of Glendale Heights, was charged with two counts of DUI near Oak and Chestnut at 4:07 a.m.

Luis A. Garcia Lopez, 20, of Villa Park, was charged two counts of DUI near Dale and Hale at 2:38 a.m.

Dec. 30

A 59-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of W. Diversey at 9:20 p.m.

Dec. 28

Bryan Cuazitl Tlahuetl, 20, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI near Westwood Trail and 8th at 12:29 a.m.

Jose Gomez-Lopez, 22, of Addison, was charged with criminal damage to property in the 600 block of S. Iowa at 6:01 p.m.

A 32-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of N. Lincoln at 9:09 p.m.

Villa Park Dec. 31

Taregh Berenji, 28, of Batavia, was charged with aggravated assault/use of a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct/breach of the peace at a shopping center in the

200 block of W. North at 5:09 p.m.

Police said Jeremiah M. Jackson, 21, of Chicago, was arrested on an original complaint and warrant in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt for criminal damage to property for an alleged incident that occurred March 11, 2022.

Dec. 29

Zalatiel Avelar-Bahena, 66, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI, driving too fast for conditions or failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 900 block of N. Addison at 11:16 p.m.

Police said Maria Ramos Robles, 37, of Villa Park, was arrested on two Failure to Appear warrants out of DuPage County in the 200 block of W. St. Charles at 1:53 p.m.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 3:09 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) removed items from display shelves and left the store without paying.

A complainant in the 1400 block of S. Villa reported at 5:30 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed construction horses they had on their driveway.

Dec. 27

Jade E. Almodovar, 18, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance/other drug/ any amount, resisting or obstructing a police officer, criminal trespass to vehicles and unlawful possession of cannabis by a passenger near Summit and Roosevelt at 7:31 p.m.

Elio W. Esquivel, 22, of Chicago, was charged with receiving, possessing or selling a stolen vehicle, resisting or obstructing a police officer, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver and driving while license suspended near Summit and Roosevelt at 7:31 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICES

Dec. 26

Corina M. Kachiroubas, 28, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, no insurance and operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for no insurance in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt at 11:49 p.m.

Police said Jose A. Santiago, 22, of Villa Park, was arrested on a Failure to Appear warrant out of DuPage County

A complainant at a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North reported at 4:48 p.m. that subjects were causing a disturbance in the drive-thru line. Officers spoke with subjects, and they were issued no-trespass notices.

A 41-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of S. Yale at 6:28 p.m.

A complainant in the 400 block of W. Division reported at 10:10 p.m. they located shell casings in the parking lot.

Dec. 25

A 34-year-old Bellwood man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 300 block of E. Elm at 8:14 p.m.

Dec. 22

A complainant at a fitness center in the 300 block of W. North reported at 1:52 p.m. that an unknown suspect shattered a rear-passenger window of a vehicle parked in the lot and removed multiple belonging from inside the vehicle.

Fraud, identity theft

According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported one incident of residents being a victim of fraud or identity theft.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Monica J. Komperda; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2022FC000510

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 208 S. Myrtle Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181

shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/05/2022, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on February 14, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 22 IN CALHOUN’S ADDITION TO VILLA PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 17, 1910 AS DOCUMENT 100980, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-10-114-011

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-05262.

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(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2023)

DuPAGE DESTINATIONS

Addison-Villa Park-Bensenville happenings

Addison Park District

Ladies night wine and golf

On select Wednesdays through the winter months (next date is Jan. 25) from 7:30-9 p.m., ladies are invited to get together with friends at the Golf Dome, next to Links & Tees golf course at 900 W. Lake St. in Addison. While the course is closed for the season, the Golf Dome remains open. Enjoy 90 minutes of practice time, short game practice with a certified coach, light snacks, a glass of wine or bottled water. Pre-registration is not required, but participation is on a first-come, first-served basis and there is a limit of 20 participants. The fee is $40. Info: addisonparks.org.

Villa Park Parks and Rec

Adult programs

Active adults 18-and-over are invited to the Iowa Community Center for Pizza & Puzzles

on Friday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy working an old-fashioned 300-piece jigsaw puzzle with friends and win prizes for your efforts. Pizza and soda pop will be served at 12 noon. Fee is $10 payable at the door.

Then come out for “Let’s Do Lunch” from 12-1:30 p.m. on Thursdays, when we support local businesses while socializing. Lunch will be pre-ordered from a set menu that is catered in from local restaurants. The restaurant choice each month will be chosen the month prior. Lunch must be paid for at least one week in advance with your order. Once the order is placed, there are no refunds. You have the option to take lunch home to enjoy or stay at the Iowa Community Center to enjoy food and conversation with your friends. Fee: $14 per lunch, payable one week in advance with your order.

Little Chefs cooking program under way

Is your child ready to explore cooking and baking ingredients? Well, the Bensenville Park

District is offering Little Chefs for children ages 3-5 that introduce them to these basics during the winter months.

Each Tuesday beginning Jan. 10, Little Chefs participants will learn different, basic kitchen skills involved in becoming a chef. They will learn new skills with easy, do-it-athome recipes introduced each class.

Little Chefs runs Jan. 10-31, Feb. 14-March 7, March 21-April 11 and April 25-May 16.

The fee, which covers the cost of materials and instruction, is $45 for residents and $60 for non-residents each session. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St., at least one week prior to the start of each session. Please inform the staff of any food allergies upon registration for Little Chefs.

Messy Mondays for kids

Time to get messy with art materials! Messy Mondays at the Bensenville Park District allows children ages 3-5 and their parents to experiment with a variety of art materials, including finger paints, stamps, modeling clay, scissors, glue and more.

Three four-week sessions are offered in winter-spring 2023: Feb. 13, March 20 and April 24.

The fee is $45 for residents and $60 for non-residents, which covers the cost of ma-

terials and instruction. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street, at least one week prior to the start of each session.

Bensenville Park District Hand & Foot game

On Fridays in January from 12:30-4 p.m., the Bensenville Park District invites residents to enjoy Hand & Foot, a card game for 4-8 players at a table. The object is to get rid of the cards from your hand pile, then your foot pile. Group members will help newcomers learn the game. Come early as partners and tables are determined at the beginning. No registration needed. Info: bvilleparks.org.

Wood Dale Public Library

Take and make a craft

On Monday, Jan. 16, the Wood Dale Public Library invites crafters to stop by to take a craft kit home to make a romantic topiary to display for Valentin’s Day. Pick up your gift and then follow along at home with the YouTube video or the written instructions given. The library is located at 520 N. Wood Dale Road. and is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, closed Sundays. Info: wooddalelibrary.org.

Can’t-miss events throughout DuPage County

Editor’s note: Our next DuPage Destinations section will be published Thursday, Jan. 26. If you have information on an event in DuPage County taking place after Jan. 26 that you would like us to consider listing here, please email that information to: news1@rvpublishing.com.

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.

Now through Feb. 21

Brews and Painting, Itasca

Jan. 3, 17 and 31, and Feb. 14 and 21, at Church Street Brewing Company, 1480 Industrial Drive C, save the dates and plan a fun evening in the taproom with your friends. This isn’t an art class but experience some tricks on making your painting a work of art. Visit the website for more details about each individual date. https://www.paintnite.com/venue-owners/church-street-brewing-company.

Now through Feb. 25

Polar Plaza Ice Skating Rink, Glen Ellyn

From noon-9 p.m. daily in the Crescent Parking Lot, 551 Crescent Blvd., the Polar Plaza synthetic ice-skating rink and curling lanes in downtown Glen Ellyn is now available during the winter season. The Polar Plaza occupies a portion of the Village of Glen Ellyn Crescent parking lot, just west of Main Street. For more information, visit: https://gepark. org/polar-plaza/.

Now through March 25

Stories of DuPage: Reading Between the Lines Exhibit, Wheaton

Tuesdays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., several DuPage County residents have penned nationally regarded novels and other fictional works, such as “Anna and the King of Siam” and the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip. Stories of DuPage explores the lives and careers of these authors, examining how their DuPage roots shaped the stories they told. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, visit: https://dupagemuseum.org/collections-exhibits/

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Saturday, Jan. 14

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Fat Tire Bike Race and Tour, Lemont

Starting at 10 a.m. at The Forge: Lemont Quarries, 1001 Main St., The Forge Fat Tire Bike Race and Tour, in partnership with The Bike Hub, returns for its second year. Winter cycling enthusiasts will experience the (hopefully) snow covered trails throughout the Forge and adjoining trails. A long and short course option will be available so riders of all abilities can choose the event best for them. Participants should be prepared to race in any course conditions, with bikes that are equipped with at least 3.5-inch-wide tires. E-bikes are not allowed. For more information, visit: https://forgeparks.com/events-races/ races/fat-tire-race/.

Frozen Fest, Glen Ellyn

From 10 a.m.-noon, the Glen Ellyn Park District presents your favorite characters from the movie Frozen at Polar Plaza in downtown Glen Ellyn (just west of Main Street). Enjoy some hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, and a photo opportunity with the characters. Learn to skate lessons will be provided by Center Ice of DuPage for registered participants 4 years of age and older. Bring your own ice skates from home. Frozen Fest is free, but registration is required for both adults and children. This is not a drop-off activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, visit gepark.org. Note:

Event may be full. Check the online registration system for the most current status or to add yourself to the waiting list.

Outdoor events may be canceled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. For updates, visit gepark.org/ hotline on the day of the event.

Saturday,

Jan. 14 through Sunday, Jan. 15

Kegel Midwest Collegiate Classic bowling, Addison

Presented by the Illinois State BPA at the Stardust Bowl of Addison, 37 E. Lorraine Ave., the tournament format and schedule retain its traditional Tier 1 format, featuring five team games on Saturday and 20 Baker games on Sunday. The scholarship prize fund will pay two first-place scholarship prizes of $1,000 each to the varsity champions, and four additional scholarships per varsity division. (Additional prize amounts will be pro-rated on the number of entries received in each division). All scholarships prizes will be awarded through USBC’s SMART scholarship program. For more information, visit: https://bowlillinois.com/ isbpa-midwest-collegiate-classic.

Saturday, Jan. 14 through Monday, Jan. 16

Chicago Midwinter Classic hockey tournament, Bensenville and Geneva

At The Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson, Bensenville, and at the Fox

Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva—presented by MYHockey Tournaments, mark your calendars for the Chicago Midwinter Classic. This tournament features a broad geographic range of teams from around the United States and Canada. Playing levels include Co-ed 9U through 18U: AA, A, B and House; high school varsity and junior varsity; and AAU sanctioned full-ice 8U (mites). For more information, visit: https://myhockeytournaments.com/locations/chicago/ chicago-midwinter-classic.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Healing salves in the 1890s: Camphor ice, West Chicago

From 11:30-11:50 a.m. at Kline Creek Farm, learn about camphor ice, a popular 1890s ointment for healing chapped skin made with camphor oil, beeswax and lard, and take home a sample made on the farm’s wood-burning stove. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person. Register online at: www.dupageforest.org or call 630-876-5900.

Hot Club of Cowtown, Glen Ellyn

Starting at 4 p.m. at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Hot Club of Cowtown is back by popular demand and paired up with Tyler Hilton who played the role of Elvis in the blockbuster biopic Walk the Line Sun Studios legendary catalogue made its mark in the history of

rock music featuring the early albums of Elvis Presley. Hilton has teamed up with Hot Club of Cowtown to bring Elvis’ hits from Sun Studios to the MAC Stage. Ticket prices range from $35-$50. For more information, visit: https://www.atthemac.org/events/ hot-club-of-cowtown-tyler-hilton/.

Friday, Jan. 20

Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf Tournament, Wheaton

From 6:30-10 p.m. presented by the DuPage County Historical Museum and the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Get decked out in your favorite plaid and enjoy 18 themed holes of wacky fun at Wheaton Public Library. This 21-and-over event includes 18 holes of mini golf, cash bar (one drink included with registration), appetizers, live entertainment, and awards. Golfers will be paired in foursomes for a shotgun-start style scramble. Price: $45 per person or $160 per foursome. https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Wedding showcase, Naperville

From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, planning a wedding? Don’t let it overwhelm you! Naper Settlement’s Wedding Showcase is a great place for busy couples to find out how to make their special day one to remember. Couples will have one-on-one personal consultations with the best in the wedding business including photographers, florists, ministers, musicians, bakers, caterers, and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit: www.napersettlement. org/232/Wedding-Showcase.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

Women of Natural History, Lombard

Presented by the Lombard Historical Society from 7-8 p.m., meet some of the women that have made contributions to our understanding of natural history, from Queen Hatshepsut (1458 B.C.E.) to today’s Jane Goodall. Many women were informally educated or self-taught, and seldom given the credit they deserved in their lifetimes. This is a hybrid presentation so that you can decide if you would like to see Kim in person (which we would highly recommend!), or receive the Zoom link to enjoy from home. Kim White, the presenter of the program, has had a lifelong interest in the natural world. She spent 19 years associated with Brookfield Zoo’s Education De-

partment as both a volunteer and employee teaching school groups. She is a master naturalist, volunteered as a co-steward for the DuPage County Forest Preserve, and is the education coordinator for the DuPage Monarch Project.

She started her own business, ‘The Natural Naturalist,’ in 2016, offering programs for Schools, Libraries, Garden Clubs, and private events. Register online at: www.lombardhistory. org/new-events-1/2023/1/25/women-naturalists.

Saturday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 11

Victorian Valentines, Wheaton

From 1-3:30 p.m. both Saturdays at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, afternoon workshop. Admission: Free, but there is a suggested donation of $3 per participant. For more information, https:// dupagemuseum.org/events/victorian-valentines.

Sunday, Feb. 5

The Great Midwest Train Show, Wheaton

From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, for over 40 years, the nation’s largest monthly model train show. See over 500 tables of new and used model trains, accessories, parts, and more for sale, as well as free giveaways to attendees and a DCC train layout for kids to operate. For tickets and information, visit: www. trainshow.com.

Bridal Bash, Wheaton

From 1-5 p.m. at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, experience the elegance of Arrowhead Golf Club all with viewing stunning decor options and mingling with a variety of recommended wedding professionals. General admission: $15. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Sunday, Feb. 26

81st Illinois Plastic Kit and Toy Show, Wheaton

From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 West Manchester Road, buy, sell, trade or just browse. Admission: $7. For more information, visit: https://www. facebook.com/Illinois-Plastic-Kitand-Toy-Show-1052168418157988/ or call 630-969-1847.

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Grant will help pay for trees, shrubs Birders, FPDDC hope to attract birds

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the DuPage Birding Club jointly announced that the club awarded a $2,000 grant to the 501(c)(3) Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County to fund the planting of nearly 100 native tree saplings and shrubs near McKee Marsh at Blackwell

Forest Preserve in Warrenville.

The grant will advance a restoration project already begun at the site, which included the removal of nonnative buckthorn and honeysuckle shrubs.

Newly planted native trees and shrubs will increase the habitat’s biodiversity, provide needed veg -

EAM extends current exhibitions into February

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Art Museum, located at 150 Cottage Hill in Wilder Park, has announced that it has extended the dates of its two exhibitions which are currently on display.

Sentrock: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly was expected to close Jan. 15, but has been extended through Sunday, Feb. 12 due to popular demand. The display has been featured on WTTW, CBS, WGN, NBC and other media outlets.

Sentrock whose real name is Joseph Perez, is a self-taught street artist who creates large-scale, colorful public mural works. He views street art as “a gesture of compassion for his community” and a powerful form of expression that encapsulates his Mexican American background, upbringing, and history. He developed his work from graffiti-writing to his now highly-stylized and recognized street art featuring the Bird City Saint character that wears a bird mask. Perez describes this signature mask as a means of an individual’s personal expression, strength, and hope.

The Museum is still offering tours

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for groups and schools. The Sentrock exhibit has been sponsored by Wintrust and the Museum’s Development and Programming Committees. For information, visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

The Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th anniversary celebration has featured the artworks of museum founder Eleanor King Hookham since Sept. 9 and was scheduled to end Jan. 16, but it has also been extended through Monday, Feb. 13. Hookham, who passed away in 2003, was an educator, an exhibiting artist on the international arena, and the main driving force behind the museum for many decades. Artwork by Hookham from the museum’s collection is on view in the McCormick House, along with historical photos and documents that show her leadership in securing the historic home for the museum’s future patrons to enjoy.

The works by the trailblazing Hookham appear in the McCormick House Children’s Wing and includes oil paintings, watercolors, and her signature ink-and-coffee drawings. Professionally, she called herself El King and exhibited around the world.

For more information, call 630-8340202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

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functions of Illinois courts due to the separation of powers. Bail, Cunnington wrote, has been held by the Supreme Court to be “administrative” in nature.

The constitution also specifically mentions bail in a section on victims’ rights, when it states victims have a right “to have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail.” Cunnington found that eliminating bail prevents courts from “effectuating the constitutionally mandated safety of the victims and their families.”

The ruling initially left the impending cash bail reform in limbo in at least 64 of Illinois’ 102 counties that had joined the consolidated lawsuit. A Dec. 31 order from the Illinois Supreme Court, however, stayed the cash bail provisions’ implementation statewide until the court could rule on an appeal to the case.

The Jan. 5 order set the timeline for that appeal.

On Jan. 4, Gov. JB Pritzker said he was disappointed in the delayed implementation of the reform, which he and advocates say corrects an unfair system that allows wealthy indi-

viduals to pay their way out of jail as they await trial regardless of the seriousness of the crime they are accused of committing, while keeping poorer individuals who can’t make bail incarcerated pretrial even if they’re accused of relatively minor crimes.

The measure that would replace cash bail, should the new law be allowed to take effect, would give judges greater authority to keep an individual incarcerated pretrial if they’re accused of more serious offenses, but it would also limit the number of offenses for which pretrial detention can be ordered.

“The whole purpose here is fairness,” Pritzker said. “And I think that we will continue to fight for that. And I think those of us who believe in this know that there’s even more work to do, but I am comfortable and confident that this is constitutional.”

Neither Cunnington’s ruling nor the Supreme Court’s orders thus far have invalidated other provisions of the SAFE-T Act which had already taken effect, such as reforms to police officer training and certification standards and police body camera requirements.

etative structure, and restore resources for native and migratory birds that nest and forage in the woodland’s understory.

In addition to funding the purchase, DuPage Birding Club members planted the saplings and shrubs at the site in November. Members will also tend to and water the new plants through the fall and install small fencing to protect the new plants from animal browse.

“The woodland understory is extremely important to bird species such as the ovenbird, veery and wood thrush,” said DuPage Birding Club president Natalie McFaul. “Restoring this small woodland

area will improve bird habitat. It will also provide the Forest Preserve District with insight about how birds use the newly restored habitat and information that can be used to guide its future management of DuPage forest preserve woodlands.”

The restoration project and grant are an example of an ongoing partnership between the Forest Preserve District and the DuPage Birding Club.

“DuPage Birding Club members are ideal partners for this project because they are knowledgeable about the avian species that live and nest in our forest preserves,”

said Forest Preserve District chief partnership and philanthropy officer Jeannine Kannegiesser. “They understand birds’ needs and are actively engaged in monitoring bird species and stewarding bird habitat in our natural areas.”

The Forest Preserve District indicated it will take several years for the saplings and shrubs to reach maturity before the habitat provides the conditions required by understory-nesting birds.

DuPage Birding Club and Forest Preserve District volunteers will monitor bird species’ presence and use of the area in the years following the project.

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team defeats St. Francis

Knights enjoy recent 10-game winning streak; Win own Christmas tournament with 4-0 mark

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team piled up plenty of wins during December and the first week of January. The Knights enjoyed a massive 10-game winning streak and sported a 10-1 record from Dec. 6 to Jan. 7. ICCP had that long winning streak snapped in a 51-47 loss to around-the-corner neighbor York in a non-conference game at ICCP.

IC Catholic Prep was 12-5 overall and 2-1 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division action to start the week. “We are on a nice little run here with 10 in a row,” Tyrrell said earlier last week. During that 10game winning streak, the Knights averaged 56.7 points per game, while allowing only 41.3 points a contest, including five instances of holding foes to 33 or fewer points.

The Knights won their co-hosted ICCP-Westmont tournament with wins over Reavis, Chicago Fenger, Evergreen Park and Chicago Taft. “We had a little bit of a slow start in the first game against Reavis,” Tyrrell said.

“We figured it out in the second half and got the game under control and did what we needed to do to advance. Evergreen Park is a team we lost to last year in that same semifinal game in overtime. It was nice to get some revenge and avenge that loss. They were a hot shooting team, and we did a good job defensively and did what we needed to do.”

Tyrrell pointed out ICCP also lost to Chicago Taft in the third-place game at the 2021 version of the tournament. “Taft is having a very big season, and this was a big win for the program, not just being in the championship, but that added significance to the game,” he explained. “Taft being a bigger program from the city, our guys showed they were resilient and came focused and did an

amazing job down the stretch against them. Taft kept making runs to come back. It came down to free throws and them having the last shot. We had to make a stand and we did.”

The Knights returned from the break to record a 35-33 Metro Suburban Blue win over St. Francis in Wheaton. “St. Francis is a good program and we had to go there and it was our first game back since the Taft game,” Tyrrell said. “It was good to move to 2-1 in conference and that keeps us in the hunt for the conference championship. It was a team effort against St. Francis. Good teams need to find ways to win. I was proud of our guys that they were able to pull it out. We picked up the pressure in the second half and that changed the momentum of the game. It was an all-around team effort. We didn’t have one guy standing out offensively. The guys did a great job changing the tempo and momentum of the game.”

Tyrrell has been thrilled with the recent play of Dean O’Brien, Jake Gallagher and Kal Kilgast. “Dean O’Brien is doing an outstanding job for us,” Tyrrell said. “He brings high energy and effort, and he made some big free throws in our tournament. He’s not a guy who stands out on the stat sheet, but he does all the little things we need. He makes big plays. I’m very proud of the senior year he is having. Jake really hit his stride in the tournament and shot the ball really well and gave us effort on two sides of the floor. His confidence is starting to build. He’s a player we expected to be a leader for us and he’s doing that. Kal Kilgast had a couple nice games in the Christmas tournament, which was nice to see. We have high expectations for him. He’s a leader vocally for us.”

Tyrrell also noted Aidan Johnson was a key cog in the opening-round win against Reavis in the Christmas

tournament. “Against Reavis, we were struggling a little bit and Aidan Johnson came off the bench and led us in scoring or was one of our top scorers,” he said. “He’s a junior to keep an eye on going forward.”

Tyrrell noted the neighborhood game against York may have been the first time the Dukes have played at ICCP’s gym in the last three decades or possibly ever.

In the Reavis game, Gallagher had 17 points, while Johnson and Dominik Ciegotura each had 12 points. Gallagher sank three 3-pointers. Ciegotura enjoyed a 4-for-4 effort from the foul line. O’Brien had five rebounds and Ciegotura had four rebounds. Matthew Karsten dished out five assists. Karsten also had six steals and six deflections. Gallagher had three deflections.

Against Chicago Fenger, Ciegotura had 12 points, while Kilgast and Gallagher each added 10 points. Andrew Hill and AJ Walsh each had seven points. Kilgast and Gallagher each drained two 3s. Albert Minguella had three steals.

Kilgast hit for 22 points and Ciegotura had 21 points in the win over Evergreen Park. Kilgast was 5-for-5 from the 3-point line. Ciegotura hit two 3-pointers. Gallagher was 8-for-10 from the free-throw line and Ciegotura was 3-for-4 from the line. Ciegotura also had seven rebounds, while Gallagher had five rebounds. Karsten had five assists.

In the finale against Taft, Gallagher had 22 points, while Ciegotura had 14 points and Kilgast had 13 points. O’Brien added eight points. Gallagher hit four 3-pointers and was 6-for-7 from the free-throw line. Ciegotura was 10-for-10 from the foul line and O’Brien connected on 6 of 8 free throws. O’Brien had nine rebounds, while Ciegotura had six rebounds. Kilgast and Gallagher each had four assists.

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House advances assault weapon ban, Senate conducting ‘extensive review’

Pritzker expresses support, watches debate from House chamber

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A bill that would ban the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Illinois advanced out of the state House on Jan. 5 and now awaits action in the Senate.

The bill was prompted in large part by the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park during an Independence Day parade which left seven people dead and dozens more injured or traumatized.

Among those who traveled directly

from Highland Park was Ashbey Beasley, who told a House committee Jan. 5 that her 6-year-old son was traumatized by witnessing the parade shooting and is now undergoing therapy.

“I don’t believe in stripping things away from people,” Beasley said, noting that she holds a Firearm Owner Identification card. “But I do know what it feels like to run away from an AR-15. I do know what it’s like to run into a crowd of people running from an AR-15.”

The bill was the subject of extensive

committee hearings in December and negotiations over details of the measure continued until right before its passage in the House. It will still need approval in the Senate and from Gov. JB Pritzker to become law.

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, issued a statement Jan. 6, saying senators are giving both the assault weapons ban and another House-approved abortion-related bill “extensive review and careful evaluation” last weekend, as the Senate left Springfield until Sunday evening.

While changes to the legislation are possible, under the version passed by the House it would become illegal for anyone other than certain law enforcement officers, members of the U.S. military or the Illinois National Guard to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell or purchase an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle or .50 caliber cartridge beginning 300 days after Pritzker’s signature on the measure.

However, firearms used for hunting that are explicitly allowed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources would not fall under the ban.

The bill provides a long list of specific weapons that would qualify as assault weapons, based largely on the federal assault weapons ban that was in effect from 1994 until 2014.

“These are weapons that belong on a battlefield, not at parades, or parks, or schools or churches,” House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, a chief sponsor of the bill, told his colleagues during a hearing Jan. 6.

The bill would also ban large-capacity magazines capable of holding more than 12 rounds of ammunition. And it would ban assault weapon attachments, or devices that make other guns resemble assault weapons, as well as “switches”—devices that increase a semi-automatic weapon’s rate of fire, effectively turning them into fully automatic weapons.

People who already own a weapon that would be banned under the bill would be allowed to keep them, but they would be required to file an affidavit with the Illinois State Police within 180 days after the bill becomes law, providing the weapon’s serial number in order to receive a special endorsement on their Firearm Owner’s Identification card.

Also beginning 300 days after becoming law, it would be illegal for anyone who owns such a weapon to sell or transfer it to anyone other than an heir, an out-of-state resident or a federally licensed firearms dealer. They would

also be required to notify state police within 10 days of that sale or gift.

One of the last-minute changes made to the bill was a provision that would allow Illinois gun manufacturers to continue producing the weapons but would limit their sales to only law enforcement or out-of-state purchasers in jurisdictions where the weapons are still permitted.

The final version of the measure was stripped of provisions that would have prohibited individuals between ages 18 and 21 from purchasing a firearm, even with a parent’s consent.

The latest version also removed a provision requiring hunters younger than 21 to be under the supervision of someone over 21 with a valid FOID card. That means if the bill becomes law, those individuals will have the same rights and protections they have under current law.

“We talked a lot about that within our caucus, with negotiations,” Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, the bill’s chief sponsor in the House, told reporters. “We heard a lot of feedback about the under-21 (issue). And what we heard most commonly was a lot of

Obituary

David Goldberg, 71

David Goldberg, of Villa Park, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the age of 71. David was the loving husband of Lois nee Borelli; beloved father of Jeremy (Kristyn) Haster and Jennifer (Lonnie) Christenbury; caring stepfather of Michael (Lacey)

concerns with regards to hunting. That was a really important element.”

Even those changes, however, were not enough to satisfy ardent gun rights advocates who argued that the measure would still violate the Second Amendment’s guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms.

“Part of me wants you to pass this bill,” Illinois State Rifle Association lobbyist Ed Sullivan told the committee. “From what I read, it’s less constitutional than it was before. Takes away more rights than it did before. Makes it easier to strike down.”

Sullivan argued that many of the weapons listed in the bill as assault weapons are commonly used by hunters and sportsmen, a fact that he said would make the ban vulnerable to being overturned under recent U.S. Supreme Court standards.

Still, the bill passed out of the committee on a 9-4 vote, sending it to the House floor for a debate that lasted nearly two hours, with supporters arguing it would reduce gun-related deaths in Illinois and opponents arguing it would have little or no effect and would likely be ruled unconstitutional.

Wilson and Keith Wilson; adored grandfather of Chase, Caiden, Ava, Lily, Joslyn, Riley, Wyatt and Alyssa; cherished brother of Howard Goldberg. David is preceded in death by his loving parents Morton and Harriet. Funeral services will be held private. Information provided by the family.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF vs. Monica J. Komperda; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2022FC000510

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/05/2022, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on February 14, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 06-10-114-011

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 208 S. Myrtle Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the fore-

closure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-05262. I3210076

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2023) 430789