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Man wanted for catalytic converter theft, escape apprehended

Suspect who allegedly ran from police car in September held on $500,000 bond

According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael S. McLean, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Elmhurst Police Department, with the assistance of several partnering agencies, apprehended a Chicago man wanted for an incident that occurred last September, involving catalytic converter theft and escape from the back seat of a police vehicle.

Investigators from the Elmhurst Police Department learned Devin M. Revels, 27, of the 800 block of S. Keeler in Chicago, had recently begun frequenting the area of the 800 block of W. Belmont in Chicago. Elmhurst police had obtained an arrest warrant for Revels on charges of Receiving or Possessing a Stolen Essential Motor Vehicle Part, Escape From Peace Officer, and Criminal Damage To Government Supported Property. Revels was also wanted on an unrelated Cook County arrest warrant for Aggravated Assault.

According to the release, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Elmhurst Police Department, Cook

County Sheriff’s Street Crimes Suppression Unit, the Chicago Police Department, and suburban agencies located Revels in a business at the 800 block of W. Belmont. Revels was taken into custody and transported to the DuPage County Jail for his associated arrest warrant charges. The bond for his DuPage County charges was set at $500,000 with 10% to apply.

The incident initiating these charges against Revels occurred on the afternoon of Sept. 1, 2022. Elmhurst Police detectives had arrested Revels and another defendant for the commission of a catalytic converter theft on that day. The theft occurred in DuPage County and officers originally took the offenders into custody at a residence near Cicero and Erie Streets in Chicago.

At approximately 2:01 p.m., a marked Elmhurst police car was transporting Revels back to Elmhurst on westbound I-290 near the Austin exit. Revels kicked out the back window of the police car, exited, and ran from the scene into the Columbus Park Golf Course. A multi-agency search was conducted however, Revels was not located at that time.

Devin M. Revels is now in custody to face the charges associated with these offenses.

Bank group collects for ‘Warm Coats for Cool Kids’

The three branches of Evergreen Bank Group held a coat drive for Warm Coats for Cool Kids, a local not-for-profit, from Nov. 28 through Dec. 31. This is the second year that these two organizations partnered to help supply coats for distributions reaching children in need. The staff and customers of Evergreen were generous in donating more than 50

new coats that fit the profile and mission of Warm Coats. Volunteers at Warm Coats for Cool Kids help children shop for a coat at school distributions. This approach insures the child gets a coat they like and a fit that will last them well through the winter season.

Evergreen also made a monetary donation to the organization for fu-

ture purchases.

Donations to Warm Coats for Cool Kids are needed all year long, in order to meet the needs of its mission. To make an online donation today, visit warmcoats-coolkids.org.

Evergreen Bank Group is owned by Bancorp Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and is a member of FDIC.

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Devin M. Revels

Heather Haas (left) and Allie Krishock hold up two of the coats collected at Evergreen Bank Group’s Oak Brook branch, where a collection drive for outerwear was held for Warm Coats for Cool Kids, a local not-for-profit organization.

January 9, 2023

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If you have been waiting to have your furniture or beloved heirloom restored or refinished or reupholstered this could be your best opportunity. Richard is doing well and thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers and he is back at the ready as always! As we all know nothing can keep him down.

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Willowbrook Warriors beat Blazers

Campbell

wins on the uneven bars and claims all-around title; Ball wins vault and ties for first on beam

STAFF REPORT

Willowbrook and Addison Trail squared off in last week’s girls gymnastics meet in Villa Park. The Warriors earned a victory in the dual meet, outscoring the visiting Blazers 133.95 to 125.05.

Willowbrook sophomore Naomi Campbell finished first in the meet’s all-around standings with her total of 35.05. Campbell won the championship on the uneven bars with her score of 8.9. She posted a second-place score of 9.3 on the vault. Campbell delivered fourth-place scores on the balance beam (8.5) and in floor exercises (8.35).

Senior Sarah Ball of the Warriors placed second in the all-around competition with her score of 34.3. Ball turned in a first-place score of 9.4 on the vault.

She tied for first on the balance beam (8.8) and finished second in floor exercises (8.75). Ball posted a fifth-place finish on the uneven bars (7.35).

Willowbrook junior Mia McBride finished third in the allaround scoring with her total of 33.15. McBride placed second on the uneven bars (8.1). She delivered a third-place score of 8.5 in floor exercises and took fifth on the vault (8.7).

Senior Molly Morris of the Warriors placed sixth in the all-around standings with her total of 30.80. Morris tied for third on the vault (8.75) and placed sixth in floor exercises (7.55).

Senior Hanna Mitrick of Willowbrook posted a seventh-place finish in the all-around competition. Mitrick’s all-around score of 30.65 included a fifth-place score of 8.2 on the balance beam and a sixth-place score of 8.65 on the vault.

Addison Trail senior Maddie Muccianti delivered a first-place effort in floor exercises; her routine received a score of 9.0. Muccianti finished third on the balance beam (8.6) and fourth on the uneven bars (7.8).

Junior Nicolette Franczak of the Blazers tied for first on the balance beam (8.8). Franczak tied for third on the vault (8.75) and placed third on the uneven bars (8.05).

Franczak tied for seventh in floor exercises (7.25). She placed fourth in the all-around standings with her total of 32.85.

Addison Trail sophomore Olivia DeBeau claimed fifth in the all-around scoring with her total of 30.9.

DeBeau placed fifth in floor exercises (7.6) and sixth on the balance beam (8.1).

WE’RE LOVEN THE OVEN

“we have seen amazing things today”

Luke 5:26

God is good, so so good!

2022 dealt a lot of us some serious set backs and sad times, myself included. But, look at all the goodness that accompanied it! We can’t forget it, I’ll never forget it. We have seen amazing things this year! In a time where there is so much toxicity and turmoil surrounding us, I am blown away by the kindness and generosity generated by this community and some of the neighboring communities around us. I had heard of go fund me, even gave to a few of them, but knew nothing about them really. Certainly never thought for a second that I would be on the receiving end of one and it still overwhelms me. Because of so many peoples’ crazy selflessness I was able to replace that oven a lot quicker than was ever anticipated. I was able to use the balance to absorb the high increase for the cost of goods without passing it on to you. While I don’t know how long that will last, I feel blessed it was possible because of you. Your goodness did not stop there, you continued to spread it throughout the year. Many of our local businesses, old and new, have been kept thriving because of the sacrifices you make to support us. In our community alone, the two holiday food drives hosted by Villa Park Office Equipment and GM Smith & Son Realtors I believe had record breaking success in donations to help stock our local food pantries. And let’s not forget our local motorcycle enthusiast who partook in a freezing December parade ride to support Toys for Tots. Who does this? At a time when so many are struggling themselves, who does this? You do! You, this community does. Our faith is so often tested. I know mine has been tested and tested and retested this past year. You have helped me stay focused in my faith in some very trying times. I will forever be greatful to you. I will continue to thank God for the amazing people he has brought into my life by having a business in this community, and shouldered by the awesome communities around us. And I will forever be so, so proud of all of you who do so many good things. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for everything! I encourage you to stay the course with all of your good deeds. Give to someone if you can. Call someone you haven’t spoken to. Hold a door, shovel a walk, share a kind word or a great big smile. Do it all if you can! Do for each other what you have done for me and spread your goodness everywhere you can. Thank you again, for the oven, for your patronage, for your kindness, for everything! Thank you for you! I pray you all have an amazing and blessed 2023!

CAPTAIN PERCY DARVILLE - Winner of the Prestigious

2007 Cacique

Master Fisherman

Willowbrook’s girls gymnastics team defeated Addison Trail in last week’s dual meet between District 88 rivals in Villa Park. Senior Sarah Ball of the Warriors delivered a first-place score of 9.4 on the vault. Ball and Addison Trail junior Nicolette Franczak tied for first on the balance beam with their scores of 8.8. Ball, who is pictured above during her beam routine, placed second in the meet’s all-around standings. Sophomore Naomi Campbell (below) of Willowbrook won the meet’s all-around title with her total score of 35.05. Campbell, who is also pictured below on the balance beam, earned a first-place score of 8.9 on the uneven bars. She posted a second-place score of 9.3 on the vault and delivered fourth-place efforts on the balance beam and in floor exercises. Also pictured (above right) is senior Hanna Mitrick of the Warriors. Mitrick is shown during her fifth-place performance on the balance beam. Her routine on the beam received a score of 8.2.

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‘Young Hearts for Life’ coming to Addison Trail High School Register your child by Feb. 16

Addison Trail has partnered with the Young Hearts for Life® (YH4L) Cardiac Screening Program, a not-for-profit organization, to offer electrocardiograms (ECGs) to identify high school students at risk for heart conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death (SCD).

More than 60 young adults die from SCD each week in the U.S., most without any warning signs. A simple, noninvasive ECG can detect about 70 percent of heart conditions that can cause SCD; a pre-participation can only detect about 4 percent of these conditions.

Edward-Elmhurst Health is generously sponsoring this free, quick and painless cardiac screening for all Addison Trail students. Addison

Trail encourages all parents/guardians to take advantage of this program and to register their child.

Young Hearts for Life free cardiac screenings will take place at Addison Trail on Thursday, Feb. 23 during the school day. The testing is free, but youth must be registered by a parent or guardian at tinyurl. com/YH4LRegistration by Thursday, Feb. 16.

Volunteers are needed to help

run the event. Parents, guardians and members of the community can sign up to volunteer at signup. com/go/dPjexNA. Please sign up by Feb. 9

For more information, contact Denise Arenz at Denise.Arenz@ aah.org, or go to www.yh4l.org. You also can contact Dani Brink, D88 director of community relations at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989.

Art sale benefits Addison Center for the Arts Works on display at Village Hall Rotunda through Jan. 27

Spruce up your home or office with original art and help your local art center. Addison Center for the Arts (ACA) makes this easy with their benefit art sale at the Addison Village Hall. The ACA will be offering some gorgeous paintings from the Bruce Peterson Legacy Collection from 9 to 5 in the rotunda through Friday, Jan.

Coming events

27. The Peterson Legacy Collection was bequeathed to the ACA by Bruce Peterson’s family and it is our mission to find each piece a good home. Peterson, a prolific and admired local artist, died four years ago, but his work lives on. The proceeds from this collection will help us to continue to

Editor’s note: Unless otherwise specified, learn more about these events and programs at: addisonlibrary.org/events or call 630-543-3617.

Thursday, Jan. 19

• 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 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

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bring arts programming to Addison and surrounding communities. You can read more about Bruce Peterson and his on the ACA’s website under the “Support the Arts” menu heading. Stop in to browse a sample of the Peterson Legacy Collection. If you can’t make it to the Village Hall Monday through Friday business hours,

you can email Julie Mars, director of communications at the ACA, to schedule a time to view the collection on a Saturday or evening. Her email is julie@addisoncenterforthearts.org. In addition to this art sale, the ACA will have a formal exhibition of Bruce Peterson’s artwork opening in May.

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.

• 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-todate information on retirement taxation, including way to efficiently harvest your income sources like Social Security, 401(k)/IRA, other sources, or 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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Viewpoint

Under my father’s fedora TCU beats Michigan - Riff Ram!

My mother went to TCU and the Riff Ram cheer may have been my first words as a baby. Not only did they have a 13-1 season, they made it to the national championship game for the first time since 1938, which sadly, they lost to Georgia. However, the previous game against Michigan was unbelievable.

Three times Michigan was right at the goal line and each time, TCU held them off from scoring. It was a great game, especially after watching the woeful Bears all season. TCU not only threw outstanding passes but also caught them! And often ran them in for a touchdown. (Bears, are you listening??)

Found out some interesting things about TCU by reading my mother’s yearbook. If you think football isn’t or wasn’t a big deal at TCU, the yearbook says it all. There was a page devoted to archery, to intramurals, to tennis, to golf; track got three pages, as did Basket Ball – yes, in 1941, Basket Ball was two words. But football?

There’s a full page in the yearbook for every game! The score at the top, a photo of field action, a short story about the game and, toward the bottom, three or four outstanding players are featured.

Yes, football is kind of a big deal at TCU. Riff Ram Bah-Zoo!

EAM extends Hookham exhibit and my painting is there!

If you haven’t been to the Elmhurst Art Museum lately, the Eleanor King Hookham exhibition has been extended through Monday, Feb. 13. Stop by because one of the artworks lent to the exhibit is a painting that normally hangs in my living room! (The Sentrock exhibit is also extended through Sunday, Feb. 12.) A long-time resident of Elmhurst, Hookham taught art classes here, when she

By DEE LONGFELLOW Editor

wasn’t traveling around the world exhibiting her works. She was the driving force behind the EAM, which just celebrated its 25th year.

Bob Smith is coming back

Our friend, author, attorney and “hockey dad” Bob Smith is back – he has retired over 20 years as a criminal defense attorney at 26th and Cal.

He wrote stories about York hockey, as well as track and XC, when his twin sons Andrew and Brendon participated.

Bob had written a handful of books at that time, one called The Sakhalin Collection, and has since written another book called Running With Cannibals, about the Philippine-American War (18991902). That book was a finalist in the Adventure – War & Military category of the 2022 American Fiction Awards.

Bob has yet another title coming out quite literally right now – this week -- and a story about it is planned when it officially hits bookstores. Meanwhile, he might be writing a couple of feature stories for the Independent. Stay tuned.

And about the haps in Washington

Just a thought about all the hubbub in Washington, DC – now that classified documents have been found at an office belonging to President Biden, it would be interesting if he took the high road and resigned and handed the gavel to Kamala Harris. Hmmm.

Blair-Sherlock takes oath, begins term with focus on families

State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for her first full term:

“As we begin a new General Assembly, families are looking toward Springfield to deliver real results that support reproductive freedoms, target gun violence and address economic concerns.

“Many residents are still hurting from the pandemic, and it’s important that we strengthen critical state services that help people get back on their feet. Responsible, balanced budgets in recent years have enabled Illinois to receive needed credit up-

grades and have eliminated bad debt. We must maintain this good stewardship, and properly utilize the financial flexibility it can offer.

“It’s key that we prioritize funding for our classrooms, job training programs and local infrastructure in order to attract high-paying jobs. We must also take a comprehensive approach toward public safety that supports violence intervention programs and our local law enforcement who work hard every day to make our communities safer.

“In a post-Dobbs environment, we must recognize that states are the last line of defense when it comes to re-

productive freedoms. Illinois has become the Midwest’s leader in reproductive health, and I will do all that I can to protect the essential health care rights that patients and providers deserve.

“I am thankful and appreciative that the residents of the 46th District have placed their trust in me. There will be challenges, but together we can do a lot of great things for the families who call our community home.”

(Editor’s note:

Sadly, it is hard to disagree with Jim Nowlan’s judgment that the Republican Party is “irrelevant in Illinois politics” (“Republican Party in Illinois Is Irrelevant, and That’s Not Healthy,” Independent, Viewpoint, Dec. 29, 2022 issue). Illinois, like every state and the country as a whole, needs a well-functioning two-party system.

As a remedy, Nowlan recommends a Republican challenge to gerrymandered 2020 redistricting maps and creation of a “coherent” GOP platform, to be authored by younger Republicans.

Whether and how much these ef -

forts could actually succeed is an open question, although the need for a constructive Republican platform is undeniable.

I believe no rebuilding attempt can succeed, however, unless the party honestly faces the degradation of its culture. In much of Illinois, today’s GOP and its culture are controlled by those who subscribe to unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, believe that elections have been “stolen,” and/or are convinced that teachers and school librarians “indoctrinate” students in matters of race, sexuality, and gender identity.

Unless the Illinois GOP can address this addiction to misguided beliefs and distortions, and sometimes to the bullying of opponents or supposed culprits, other reforms will not heal what ails the party.

Of course, many Republicans do not want their party to be defined by the culture warriors. They should join Nowlan in the struggle to find a cure and take their party back. In the meantime, extremist views and actions have captured the Republican brand.

And that is regrettable.

David McCurdy

This was received from the office of State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock.)

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

Editor’s note: There were no reports submitted by the Addison Police Department last week.

Villa Park

Jan. 6

Eduardo Martinez-Olivares, 48, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, disobeying a stop sign and no insurance near W. Division and N. Har-

vard at 10:07 p.m.

Police said Jamill D. Scott, 30, of Chicago, was arrested on an original complaint and warrant for possession of an altered credit card/attempted use of a counterfeited credit card and resisting or obstructing a police officer for an alleged incident that occurred April 25, 2017.

Jan. 5

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 1-100 block of S. Villa at 11:36 a.m. A complainant reported an unknown suspect removed records from a display shelf and left the store without paying.

Jan. 4

Police said Edward W. Plocinski, 44, of Villa Park, was was arrested on two failure to appear warrants out of DuPage County in the 400 block of

W. Holly at 10:52 a.m.

Sebastian D. Vilchis, 20, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, driving while license suspended, improper lighting/head lights or tail lights and no insurance near Roosevelt and Route 83 at 2:09 a.m.

Police said a 16-year-old male juvenile was arrested on a warrant out of DuPage County. The juvenile was charged and transported to a youth home.

Jan. 3

Police said James M. Rogers, 35, of Lombard, was arrested on three failure to appear warrants out of DuPage County near N. Wisconsin and W. St. Charles at 12:23 a.m. Rogers also was issued citations for driving while license suspended and improper lighting.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North at 12:37 p.m. A complainant reported that a suspect removed a vacuum from the display shelf and left the store without paying.

Vehicle theft was reported at a gas station in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at 10:56 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed a vehicle that was left running and unsecured in the parking lot.

Jan. 1

A complainant in the 200 block of S. Villa reported at 3:25 a.m. they located shell casings in the parking lot.

A complainant at a restaurant in the 300 block of W. Kenilworth reported a suspect battered them at 9:31 p.m.

Fraud, identity theft

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

Bensenville

The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute

a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Jan 11, 2:57 a.m. in the 800 block of Grand, a business reported a large amount of money missing from the business account. The funds were used to pay personal credit card debts. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300033

Jan 11, 8:53 p.m. near Irving and Church, Daniel Granados, 30, of Bensenville, was discovered passed out behind wheel at intersection, according to police. Police said he was found to have a suspended driver’s license and determined to be driving under the influence. He was charged with DUI and other traffic charges, issued citations, a court date and released. BEPC2300036

Jan. 10, 11:17 a.m. in the 200 block of George Street, a complainant reports that a fraudulent account was opened in his name. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300030

Jan. 10, 11:47 a.m. near Route 83 and Thorndale, a victim states he was removed from his tractor trailer and was beaten in the head and arm by unknown suspect. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300031

Jan. 10, 4:04 p.m. in the 900 block of Irving Park Road, a victim reports that catalytic converter was removed from the car by an unknown suspect(s). The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300032

Jan. 10, 9:59 p.m. in the 800 block of E. Belmont, Bensenville police officers assisted Elmhurst officers serve an arrest warrant and take into custody wanted person. BEP23000406 (See story on pg. 1 of this issue.)

Jan. 8, 9:35 p.m. near York and Thorndale, Nelson Cifuentes-Lopez, 25, of Bensenville, was stopped and found to be driving under the influence. He was transported the police station for processing, issued citations, a court date and released. BEPC2300023

Jan 6, 9:30 a.m. in the 770 block of John Street, a complainant reports that a white pit bull ran out and bit him in the shin. The complainant refused medical attention. The owner was issued two citations and a court date for having a dog at-large and for

having no rabies tag. Du Page Animal Control was notified of the incident. BEPC2300018

Jan. 6, 12:46 p.m. in the 1000 block of York Road, a driver reported that another driver waved a silver handgun at him. The area was searched by officers without result. The victim did not wish to sign complaints. BEPC2300019

Jan. 6, 3:17 p.m. in the 1200 block of Elmhurst Street, a victim reported that someone fraudulently opened a Verizon account with their information. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300020

Jan. 6, 7:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Gerry Steven Court, an employer reports an employee theft. The incident is under investigation. BEPC230002

Jan 5, 9:45 a.m. in the 100 block of George Street, a victim reported that three reportedly rare Pokemon cards were stolen in an interstate trade. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300015

Indiana man accused of beating girlfriend leads police on high-speed chase Two police vehicles struck during incident

DuPage County

State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police

Colin Fleury have announced that bond has been set for a Merrillville, Ind. man accused of beating his girlfriend with a belt for hours and leading police on a high-speed chase.

Reginald Hubbert, 40, appeared at a bond hearing this morning where Judge Mia McPherson set bond at $200,000 with 10 percent to apply.

Hubbert has been charged with two counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery and two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding, a Class 4 felony.

On Jan. 11 at approximately 10:55 a.m., the West Chicago Police Department received a call from a woman at the Speedway gas station on the corner of Roosevelt Road and Washington Street claiming she was the victim of domestic violence by her boyfriend, Reginald Hubbert. Following an investigation in the matter, it is alleged that the victim was at her home with Hubbert when a verbal altercation began. It is alleged that the altercation became physical and that Hubbert hit the woman approximately 100 times with a belt over the course of several hours and would not allow the victim to leave the home.

It is alleged that the victim ultimately was able to call authorities from a gas station. Officers with the

Reginald Hubbert

Pritzker signs reproductive rights expansion

Bill expands access to abortion, gender-affirming treatments

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law last expanding access to abortion and other reproductive health care services.

House Bill 4664, passed Jan. 10 during the General Assembly’s “lame duck” session, came in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and declaring that the federal constitution does not protect a woman’s right to abortion.

That decision triggered the reinstatement of long-dormant laws in other states that either banned or im-

posed severe restrictions on the procedure and prompted other states to impose new restrictions, resulting in a wave of patients from those states seeking services in Illinois, where abortion remains legally protected.

“The U.S. Supreme Court has forced women, especially those most marginalized, to flee their home states in search of safe health care,” Pritzker said at a bill signing ceremony in Chicago. “Here in Illinois, we know we have an obligation to support and protect reproductive freedom for our residents, and those who seek safe haven. And we must protect our doctors and nurses to the right to reproductive

health care that has been the law of the land in Illinois and across the nation, really, for 50 years.”

The bill aims to address the increased demand for abortion services in Illinois by expanding the list of providers qualified to perform the procedure to include advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants when general anesthesia is not required. It also provides an expedited process for health care providers licensed in other states to obtain temporary licenses to practice in Illinois.

The bill also provides legal protections to health care providers who

are sanctioned in other states if those sanctions are based solely on the fact that they performed a medical procedure that is legal in Illinois. That includes abortion services as well as “gender-affirming” treatments for transgender individuals.

Additionally, it guaranties that abortion medications, HIV prevention drugs known as PEP and PrEP, and gender-affirming care will be covered by state-regulated insurance plans at no extra cost to consumers and requires local government employers to offer insurance plans that provide coverage for these treatments, as well as for birth control.

“Last year when the Supreme Court took away our freedoms, when they overturned Roe, Illinois immediately felt the impact as state after state moved to ban or severely restrict abortion access,” Jennifer Welch, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Illinois, said during the event. “Sometimes it looks like a race to the bottom in our neighbor states. And those same states are hostile to the LGBT community, restricting access to gender-affirming health care, equality, marriage equality and many other rights.”

The new law takes effect immediately upon the governor’s signature.

After frenzied ‘lame duck’ session, 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Ceremonies held at Old State Capitol, University of Illinois Springfield

By Nika Schoonover and Hannah Meisel FOR CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A mix of incumbents and newly minted lawmakers were sworn into their terms in the 103rd General Assembly last week following a hectic week of “lame duck” action in the House and Senate.

The crowning achievement from Democrats who wield total control of state government was a ban on the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Illinois. Sixteen hours after Gov. JB Pritzker signed the measure into law, the Rev. Jerry Doss of Springfield’s Abundant Faith Christian Center recognized it before his invocation over the House swearing-in ceremony.

“I want to also personally thank you—the leaders and the decision-makers—for passing the bill on banning assault weapons,” Doss said. “We appreciate you. Thank you.”

Doss’ comment was met with rousing cheers from Democratic supporters—and silence from Republicans. Though the dozens of speeches during inauguration activities on Jan. 11 struck positive notes about working together for the good of Illinois, they also contained subtle hints about the growing partisan divide in Springfield.

“Those who choose discord, those whose blind allegiance to extreme ideology would dismantle our fundamental institutions, those who would derail the work people have sent us here to do: they will find that this House will not waste the people’s time on their games,” House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, warned in his address in the auditorium at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Seven miles north during the Senate’s inauguration ceremony at the Old State Capitol, incoming Senate GOP Leader John Curran of Downers Grove spoke as a member of the superminority party.

“We are all here to do one thing: create a better Illinois,” Curran said. “That means that all legislators—not just the majority—are here to represent our constituents through creating strong, practical public policy.”

Welch touted the importance of

debate and compromise while reminding legislators to remember their “why.”

“As legislators, we’re going to disagree on ‘how’ to achieve a goal, or ‘when’ is the right time to do it. But more often than not, our ‘why’ is very much the same,” he said. “We want to help people. We want to use the opportunities afforded to us to create more opportunities for those who come after us.”

He then took a moment to acknowledge former Republican Leader Jim Durkin, of Western Springs, who officially resigned his seat on Jan. 10.

“It’s no secret that Rep. Jim Durkin and I would disagree on many of the ‘hows’ and ‘whens’ of lawmaking, and we would often make those disagreements known—sometimes at maximum volume,” Welch said. “And that’s a good thing, because debate and disagreement are necessary steps toward compromise and cooperation – as long as we never lose sight of our ‘why.’”

Welch was formally elected to a second term as Speaker of the House with unanimous Democratic support and was sworn in by his wife, ShawnTe Raines-Welch, a new Cook County Judge. He took his oath on a family Bible that was passed on to him and his wife when they got married 12 years ago.

Last year’s campaign cycle added to the tremendous churn in lawmakers Springfield has seen over the past handful of years, resulting in the least-tenured crop of House and Senate members in modern history.

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, noted that “with a whopping tenure of not quite three years” he’s now the longest-serving legislative leader in the General Assembly.

“Make of that what you will,” he quipped.

Tony McCombie, elected for the first time as Republican Minority Leader, became the first woman to ever lead a House caucus. In her speech, the Savanna Republican stressed a need for better balance in Illinois, making special note of the state’s “gerrymandered maps.”

“We must prioritize the co-equal

nature of our government and prioritize fulfilling the constitutional duty,” McCombie told the crowd. “My Republican colleagues in the House have put their faith in me to restore, and to rebuild, and to bring balance to Illinois. It will be difficult but we will claw back in the wake of the worst gerrymandered maps in the country.”

Part of the turnover is also due to forced resignations as legislators have found themselves mired in scandal in a wide-ranging federal probe alleging wrongdoing connected with legislation including gambling operations, red light cameras and giant utility companies.

Welch’s predecessor, longtime powerful House Speaker Mike Madigan ceded his gavel nearly two years ago after growing pressure from his caucus to step down after being named as the target of alleged bribes by Chicago-based electric utility Commonwealth Edison. Madigan faces trial next year, while others connected with the scandal are scheduled for their day in court this spring.

After the feds filed even more evidence in their case against ComEd’s former lobbyists and executives late Tuesday night, Harmon’s address also included a warning to his colleagues, noting the “sweeping tarnish” that affects all Springfield politicians “that comes when even one elected official strays.”

“What is best for the nearly 13 million people who collectively call Illinois home?” Harmon challenged his fellow senators to think about. “Be guided by that truth, whether it be politically convenient or not. If your motivations are elsewhere, the Illinois Senate is not for you.”

Curran’s rise to minority leader began around the Nov. 8 election, when Republicans only netted one seat in the Senate under the direction of Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, who will remain in office despite being pushed out of his leadership role after narrowly surviving a Democratic challenge in November.

In his speech, Curran noted he replaced former Republican Leader Christine Radogno of Lemont in the Senate after her retirement in

2017. The suburban leader had been stymied in her efforts to broker a bipartisan deal to end Illinois’ budget impasse under one-term GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner.

While her efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, Curran’s voting record is reminiscent of the type of suburban Republicans once common in Springfield, who have largely followed Radogno out of office. Curran has often been one of, if not the only, Republican vote on legislation pushed by Democrats.

Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, joked that as Curran’s seatmate, he “showed him there actually is a little red button” to vote against a bill.

“A lot of people in this chamber get [us] confused for each other. It might be our height, it might be our dashing good looks, it could be our votes—well, maybe two out of three,” Plummer joked, referring to

the difference between his staunchly conservative voting record and that of Curran.

Standing in the chamber where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous “House Divided” speech, references to the 16th president were not in short supply during the Senate’s inauguration. But Harmon pointed out that when Lincoln gave that speech in 1858, it “bombed.”

“His friends and advisers warned it was far too radical for the times,” Harmon said of the pre-Civil War era when the South was threatening to secede. “Lincoln would lose that Senate race to Stephen Douglas. Some would blame the tone of the speech for the loss. So why give it? Because Lincoln believed there was an important message that people needed to hear. The debate had gone on long enough. It was time to pick a side.”

Timothy Christian girls basketball team enjoys week in Florida Mix of service projects and basketball proves beneficial for Trojans

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

As part of Timothy Christian High School’s annual Renew initiative the Trojans’ girls basketball team spent last week in the Orlando, Florida area combining service project work with a little basketball thrown in as well. But the main emphasis was a week’s worth of service projects. Timothy Christian visited the Mustard Seed of Central Florida organization, which has helped many families recover from the recent hurricane by providing household furnishings and clothing. The Trojans went to the Mustard Seed warehouse and helped sort items, such as clothes, coach Jill Groenewold noted.

The Trojans also spent time at the New Hope for Kids organization that helps children who are dealing with losses in their lives. Timothy Christian players worked on some projects there, including art projects. Groenewold said another highlight of the trip was helping out at a strip-mall

shopping center that had separate stores where individuals could go and have a shower, get their clothes cleaned and visit a health clinic, among other services offered. The Trojans helped out in the facility’s warehouse. “It’s been a great experience for the kids,” Groenewold said. “They really bought in to what we have been doing here. It’s been an opportunity for them to see another side of life. It’s been really good for them.”

The Trojans also mixed in some basketball, losing by 14 points to Bishop More out of Orlando, a perennial Catholic school power in that area. “They are a school a little bigger than us. They are a powerhouse down here that qualifies for state quite often. It was a good challenge,” Groenewold said. “We had a tough first quarter and got down 15-0 and then played them even the rest of the way.”

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DuPage County sheriff: HB 5471 ‘a clear violation of the Second Amendment’

Editor’s note: The following statement was issued by DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick on Jan. 13.

“As your sheriff, I wanted to give

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:

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

the citizens of DuPage County an update on the recent passage of HB 5471, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

“As your duly elected sheriff,

LEGAL NOTICES

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 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

my job and my office are sworn, in fact, to protect the citizens of DuPage County. This is a job and responsibility that I take with the utmost seriousness.

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.

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“Part of my duties that I accepted upon being sworn into office was to protect the rights of all of us in the Constitution. One of those enumerated rights is the right of people to keep and bear arms provided under the Second Amendment.

“The right to keep and bear arms for defense of life, liberty and property is regarded as an inalienable right by the people.

“I, among many others, believe that HB 5471 is a clear violation of

the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

“Therefore, as the custodian of the (DuPage County) jail and chief law enforcement official for DuPage County, neither myself nor my office will be checking to ensure that lawful gun owners register their weapons with the state, nor will we be arresting or housing law-abiding individuals that have been arrested solely with non-compliance of this Act.”

County Board Chair Conroy disappointed in Mendrick’s statement

Editor’s note: The following statement was issued by DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy on Jan. 13 in response to Sheriff Jim Mendrick’s statement.

“I was disappointed to read the statement released today by DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick. On October 25, the DuPage County Board heard a moving account provided by Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering. She detailed the devastating impact one shooter and one assault

weapon had on her town. That day, the Board voted to support a state ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Illinois Public Act 102-1116 accomplishes those two goals. As Chair of the DuPage County Board, I stand behind the legislation passed to ban assault weapons.

As Governor Pritzker has said, ‘You don’t get to choose which laws you comply with in the state of Illinois.’

And I believe, in DuPage County, we should not be playing politics with state laws.”

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IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team defeats De La Salle Knights hold strong against tough non-conference slate

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team tested its mettle against a pair of strong non-conference opponents last week. And Knights coach Todd Fisher liked what he saw.

The Knights were 47-41 winners over Chicago De La Salle, a school that will join ICCP in the revamped Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) next season. Kelsey McDonough led the Knights with 15 points, while Maura Grogan added 13 points in the win. “It was a very good

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defensive game, especially in the first half,” Fisher said.

The Knights led 25-15 at halftime. “It was probably some of our best defense we played all year in that first half,” the coach added. “Toward the end of the fourth quarter, we made some key free throws. It was a good road win for us.”

Earlier last week, the Knights dropped a 55-27 decision to Marian Catholic out of Chicago Heights. Marian was ranked eighth in a recent Associated Press Class 3A state poll. “Marian is solid. They are a very good

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Prior to heading to Florida, the Trojans went 3-0 with wins over Ridgewood, Riverside-Brookfield and IC Catholic Prep. “We have been playing well defensively,” Groenewold said. “We have been talking to the kids about it. My assistant coach says defense always travels. If we can keep playing defense like we have been, that is going to help keep us improving and keep us in games. Against Ridgewood we struggled a little offensively and then did much better offensively and played a complete game against a good Riverside-Brookfield team.”

Groenewold has been pleased with the varied contributions the team continues to receive. “Maddie (Drye) and Grace (Roland) continue to play like senior leaders. Mili Martens has been playing well and Sami Drye hit 8 threes and helped us out a

lot against IC. That’s a lot of 3s,” she said. Roland also recently went over the 1,000-career point mark. “That’s a nice accomplishment for Grace,” Groenewold said.

The Trojans were 16-6 overall and 6-1 in Metro Suburban Blue play through late last week. Timothy’s only loss in conference came against Wheaton St. Francis. The Trojans head to Wheaton tonight for the rematch and then play Rosary in a fight against pediatric cancer event Saturday in Aurora. “We have some tough games coming up,” Groenewold said.

“I’m glad the kids are playing hard, and I think this week away has helped from a bonding standpoint. We want to keep the defense pressure up and keep this flow going offensively these last three weeks of the regular season.”

team that is big and athletic,” Fisher said. “We held our own. I was very proud of the effort. The kids played hard against a bigger, more athletic team. Our kids fought hard against a high-quality program.”

McDonough had nine points, two assists and two steals, while Mae Bigane had seven points and three rebounds. Grogan finished with four points and 10 rebounds. “Maura has been playing really well for us,” Fisher said.

Previously, the Knights dropped a 67-38 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division game to crosstown neighbor Timothy Christian. McDonough had 18 points, while Graziella Narcisi had seven points and four rebounds. McDonough also had eight rebounds. “We had a game plan going in, and the kids did a very good job executing the game plan,” Fisher said. “Give credit to Timothy, they had some kids step up.”

After the 1-1 split, the Knights were 13-10 overall and 0-4 in MSC Blue action. “We’re heading down the home stretch,” Fisher said. “We’ll get to play everybody in the conference one more time. Right now, we had a good win against a good De La Salle team and now we’re focused on the conference games coming up. The season has gone by kind of quick. The postseason is coming up next month already. The playoff seeds will come out in early February. We’re getting the kids ready for these next games coming up. From a coaching standpoint, we’re looking down the

road to see potential matchups in regionals. With this win against De La Salle, hopefully we can build on it and get some more momentum. The kids are working hard in practice. We are working on the things we need to work on and tweaking a few things and implementing some new things.

We’re looking short-term and longterm.”

ICCP played Riverside-Brookfield earlier in the week in MSC Blue play. The Knights will host Southland College Prep Charter out of Richton Park Saturday as part of ICCP’s Coaches vs. Cancer annual event.

Conference title win

Prep

scored a season-high 84.6

in program history.

IC Catholic Prep senior bowler Jacob Gunther finished second at the recent Lake Park regional with a 1,244 series. Gunther was six pins out of first place.

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The IC Catholic

competitive dance team recently won the Metro Suburban Conference title at Elmwood Park High School. The Knights

points. It is the first conference title

ICCP competes in the South Elgin sectional this weekend where the top six teams advance to the state finals meet.

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The IC Catholic Prep boys bowling team recently took fourth at the Lake Park regional in Roselle and earned a spot in this weekend’s ICCP sectional in Glendale Heights where berths in the state finals meet will be on the line.

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Glowiak Hilton supports medical licensing bill

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton supported a measure on Tuesday, Jan. 10, to protect licensed medical professionals from intrusive laws of other states.

“Illinois health care professionals should not lose their licenses or be penalized because of the restrictive laws of neighboring states,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “With this measure, we are protecting health care professionals who are doing the right thing.”

The measure protects Illinois professionals from being penalized for providing care that is prohibited in other states. Further, it protects the right to fertility treatment throughout the state.

“Simply put: A doctor licensed in Missouri and Illinois, whose license is suspended in Missouri for referring a woman to a reproductive health clinic, should not have their license suspended in Illinois,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Medical professionals should not worry about their professional licenses being jeopardized for performing health care services that are legal in Illinois but prohibited in other states.”

House Bill 4664 passed in the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Editor’s note: This was submitted by the office of State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

A very crowded Maxwell Street is pictured here, which provided all kinds of music, shopping and entertainment for Chicago’s immigrant community. Learn more about it at the upcoming lecture by historian Sam Mitrani, ‘How the World Arrived on Lake Michigan’s Shores’ hosted by the Elmhurst History Museum on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 or free for Heritage Foundation members.

EHM presents lecture on Chicago’s immigration history

Historian presents ‘How the World Arrived on Lake Michigan’s Shores’

For generations, at least since the first Algonquianspeaking tribes arrived here, the Chicago area has attracted people from all over the world whose lives were disrupted by war, famine, revolution, and economic crisis. What is it about Chicago and its suburbs that has drawn immigrants from across the globe to the shores of Lake Michigan throughout history and continues to do so in modern times?

The Elmhurst History Museum welcomes College of DuPage Professor of History and author Sam Mitrani for an illustrated lecture on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. to consider some of the factors that have made Chicago an immigration hub. Participants will learn why so many came here and how these successive waves of immigrants have shaped and been shaped by this region.

The program takes place in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center which is located just south of the museum at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. Tickets are $5 for non-members and free to Elmhurst Heritage Foundation members. Reservations can be made online at elmhursthistory.org. A limited number of walk-ins may be accommodated on a space available basis the day of the program. Free parking is available in the museum parking lot and in nearby City of Elmhurst garages.

This program is presented in connection with the Elmhurst History Museum’s current exhibit, In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities, which continues its run through Sunday, May 14. The exhibit examines the personal stories and experiences of area immigrants and their descendants as told through firstperson accounts, photographs, treasured objects, video and more. Visitors will gain a better understanding of DuPage County’s growing diversity and the challenges immigrants and their families face as they shape an evolving identity in this country. Admission is free and more information can be found at elmhursthistory.org.

IDPH reports 59 counties at ‘Elevated’ Level for COVID-19

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Jan. 13 that the CDC is reporting 59 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 73 in the previous week.

Of those, three Illinois counties are at a High Community Level, compared to 28 the previous week; and 56 counties are at Medium Level, compared to 45 the previous week. IDPH is reporting 16,602 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 8, and 113 deaths.

“I am encouraged to see COVID-19 community levels once again declining and hospital capacity remaining stable this week,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.

“Thank you to all Illinois residents who have continued to protect themselves and their loved ones from infection. IDPH is closely monitoring the XBB ‘Kraken’ variant which is spreading in the northeastern United States and leading to increased cases and hospitalizations. Although we are currently seeing low rates in Illinois at about 8 percent of clinical samples, it is important for all of us to prepare for and be aware of this emerging variant. Please continue to use all of the tools available to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory diseases, especially those most at risk for severe disease.”

On Dec. 9, the CDC expanded its authorization for bivalent boosters to include children aged 6 months to 5 years. Children ages 6 months through 5 years who previously completed a Moderna primary series can now receive a Moderna bivalent booster 2 months after their final primary series dose. Children ages 6 months through 4 years who are completing a Pfizer primary series will receive a Pfizer bivalent vaccine as their third primary dose.

The updated boosters are available at pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. The best way to locate a vaccine provider near you is to visit www.vaccines.gov and search for bivalent booster availability.

As of Jan. 12, 1,395 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 169 patients were in the ICU and 62 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators. The preliminary seven-day statewide case rate is 130 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Illinoisans.

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“ I am encouraged to see COVID-19 community levels once again declining and hospital capacity remaining stable this week.”

– Dr. Sameer Vobra

Former West Chicago volleyball coach accused of possession, distribution of child pornography

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL

Michael Reidy set bond at $75,000 with 10 percent to apply.

Gyula Finlon

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury have announced that bond has been set for a former Bartlett High School volleyball coach charged with disseminating and possessing child pornography.

Gyula Finlon, 25, of Wheaton, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge

Finlon has been charged with three counts of exhibit, reproduce, disseminate child pornography (Class 1 felony), one count of unauthorized video recording—victim under 18 (Class 2 felony) and three counts of possession of child pornography, a Class 3 felony.

Through their ongoing efforts to combat child pornography, authorities with the West Chicago Police Department were made aware of the possible dissemination of child por-

nography. Following an investigation, it is alleged beginning in late 2020 through January of this year, Finlon was in possession of child pornography and that he disseminated child pornography through social media.

“The allegation that Mr. Finlon was not only in possession of child pornography but also shared pornographic images with others is disturbing,” Berlin said. “As I have said many times in the past, every image of child pornography represents yet another innocent victim of child pornography and my office will not hes-

itate to bring charges against anyone involved in such behavior. I want to emphasize that the allegations against Mr. Finlon are in no way connected to his work as a coach at Bartlett High School and the victim was not a student there. Throughout this investigation, authorities at Bartlett High School have been extremely cooperative and for that I thank them. I also thank the West Chicago Police Department.”

Finlon’s next court appearance is scheduled Feb. 6 for arraignment in front of Judge Reidy.

Sheriffs say they want no role in enforcing state’s assault weapon registry

Approximately 80 top law enforcement officials issue warning

By Hannah Meisel FOR CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Dozens of county sheriffs in Illinois—approximately “80-ish,” per Illinois Sheriffs’ Association head Jim Kaitschuck—say they’ll refuse to enforce a provision of a new assault weapons ban that would require owners of such guns to register them with the state.

In the wake of Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature last week of the law banning the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Illinois, many sheriffs have written nearly identical letters expressing their unwillingness to enforce the law’s requirement for registering assault-style weapons with the state.

Beginning next year, a gun owner’s failure to provide the state police with the serial numbers for assault-style rifles they own prior to Jan. 1, 2024, will be a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in prison. The degree of charges could increase based on the number of unregistered guns.

But Kaitschuck contended it would be impossible for local sheriffs to know who in their county owns assault weapons if those gun owners don’t voluntarily comply with the law, suggesting it would be ridiculous to go door-to-door to find out.

“We have no inventory of guns bought and sold that are available to local sheriffs,” Kaitschuck said

of information partially available to the Illinois State Police. “We don’t have access to it—and I’m not asking for it either, by the way.”

Several gun rights organizations say they are planning to challenge the law in federal court, buoyed by a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision which Second Amendment proponents believe could mean friendlier opinions on firearms-related claims moving forward.

Democrats and advocates who pushed for Illinois to pass the nation’s ninth statewide ban on assault weapons had expected litigation, but on Jan. 12, maintained that unless the law gets struck down, sheriffs’ refusal to enforce any part of it is a dereliction of duty.

“They took an oath of office to uphold the law,” Pritzker said at an unrelated news conference. “As law enforcement, that’s their job. And I expect them to do that job. You can have all the resolutions and declarations that you want (but) the reality is that the laws that are on the books, you don’t get to choose which ones people are going to follow.”

But Kaitschuck countered with the common example of police declining to write a ticket to a driver pulled over for driving 10 miles over the speed limit.

“If I pull somebody over for speeding going 65 in a 55, and I don’t write them a ticket, does

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West Chicago Police Department were able to locate Hubbert in his vehicle at the same gas station a short time later. When officers attempted to speak with Hubbert, he allegedly drove off. It is alleged that as officers pursued Hubbert, he ignored their commands to pull over and at times, drove approximately 70 mph in a 35-mph zone. It is further alleged as Hubbert attempted to flee, he struck two police cars, one from West Chicago and one from Warrenville, before coming to a stop on I-88, where was arrested.

“It is alleged that a verbal argument between Mr. Hubbert and his girlfriend turned physical resulting in

Mr. Hubbert administering an hourslong, vicious beating with a belt,” Berlin said. “It is further alleged that in an attempt to avoid responsibility for his actions, Mr. Hubbert displayed a complete lack of respect for the law and public safety by leading police on a high-speed chase along a busy roadway. In DuPage County, we have zero tolerance for domestic violence as well as the total disregard for the safety of the motoring public and anyone accused of such actions will be arrested, charged and vigorously prosecuted.”

Hubbert’s next court appearance is scheduled Feb. 9 for arraignment in front of Judge McPherson.

that mean I’m not enforcing (the law)?” he asked. “And I know we’re talking apples to oranges here, but…my point on this is that officers have discretion. We don’t arrest everybody we could or else our jails would be totally overrun.”

The sheriffs’ letters this week primarily dealt with enforcing the registry portion of the assault weapons law, and Kaitschuck said he wasn’t aware of any sheriffs in his organization who don’t plan on complying with the law’s other provisions, like the ban of sales of assault weapons at Illinois gun shops.

However, Chicago-Kent College of Law professor Harold Krent argued the sheriffs’ letters go beyond what was explicitly stated and said the symbolism of law enforcement officers refusing to comply with state law is a slippery slope.

Krent contrasted the sheriffs’ move with state’s attorneys’ ac -

tions surrounding the cashless bail provision of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, which was supposed to do away with cash bond in Illinois on Jan. 1. Despite grumbling from dozens of state’s attorneys in Illinois, even the staunchest opponents to the law were at least somewhat prepared to comply with it in the new year, at least until the Illinois Supreme Court stayed the law on Dec. 31, pending a full appeal.

“There, (the state’s attorneys) went to court and said, ‘We’re not going to block the process but we want a judicial resolution.’ That’s a norm in our country,” Krent said. “...The General Assembly has decided (the assault weapons ban is) constitutional. The attorney general has decided it’s constitutional.

I think it’s an incredible risk for sheriffs to say, ‘We’re not going to enforce a law.’ … because that’s encouraging a lack of respect for the law.”

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 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 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

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