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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced that a Chicago man has been charged with threatening a Lombard police officer.

Daryl Meeks, 41, appeared in bond court where Judge Robert Kleeman set bond at $150,000 with 10 percent to apply. Meeks has been charged with two counts of threatening a public official, a Class 3 felony. He has also been charged with misdemeanor DUI and other traffic offenses.

On Thursday, Jan. 13 at approximately 1:54 a.m., a patrol officer

with the Lombard Police Department observed a vehicle allegedly driving erratically. The vehicle, allegedly driven by Meeks, eventually made an abrupt stop in the roadway at which time the officer conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with Meeks, the officer allegedly observed an odor of alcohol and burnt cannabis from the vehicle. After allegedly failing field sobriety tests, Meeks was placed under arrest.

Once back at the police station it

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Friday night crosstown game salutes 50 years of Title IX Former coaches, athletes from AT, WB invited on Jan. 21

On Friday, Jan. 21, Willowbrook High School will host Addison Trail for a crosstown varsity girls basketball game to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. School officials announced that former coaches and student-athletes from both high schools have been invited to attend, especially those who participated in or coached girls athletic teams at either high school.

Title IX is a federal civil rights law in the U.S. that was passed in 1972 to prohibit sex-based discrimination in any school or other education

program that receives funding from the federal government. The law has helped increase access and equality for female athletes.

A pre-game social will take place at 6:30 p.m. and alumni will be announced during halftime. At the game, Addison Trail alumni are encouraged to dress in green to signify hope, while Willowbrook grads are urged to wear purple to indicate dignity.

For more information, contact Rachel Karos at rkaros@dupage88.netor 630-530-3408.

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Maria Tiscareno receives her medal for having completed the 43rd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon from her brother Ricardo, who is a Bank of America employee and race volunteer.

Ricardo arranged to make sure he was able to present Maria with her first medal – a dream two years in the making. Ricardo is an Addison resident while Maria and her family live in Bensenville.

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County board votes down election precincts Members object to lack of outside political influence on clerk’s proposed map

On Friday, Jan. 14, the DuPage County Board failed to pass updated election precincts to meet the legal deadline of Saturday, Jan. 15, leaving in place existing precincts which do not comply with the requirements of state law, according to a release from the county clerk’s office.

On Monday, Nov. 15, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois Public Act 102-0668, which required all county boards to divide their election precincts within 60 days “so that each precinct shall contain, as near as may be practicable, 1,200 registered voters.” The legislation also mandated that “insofar as is practicable, each precinct shall be situated within a single congressional, legislative and representative district and in not more than one county board district and one municipal ward,” and “each

district shall be composed of contiguous territory in as compact form as can be for the convenience of the electors voting therein.”

DuPage County Election Division professional staff worked diligently over the following weeks to draft new precinct boundaries in compliance with the requirements of state law and without political favoritism.

On Wednesday, Jan. 5, ten days before the statutory deadline, county board members were provided the Election Division staff’s recommended precinct maps.

The proposed maps were posted on the DuPage County website for public review and provided directly to the chairs of the DuPage County Democratic and Republican parties.

Since the public distribution of

the maps, the county clerk’s Office has received no negative feedback regarding the compliance of the proposed precincts with the law’s requirements concerning population, electoral district boundaries, or voter convenience. However, at the DuPage County Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11, and again at a special call on Friday, several board members of both parties expressed displeasure that the maps had not been drawn to the specifications of the local political parties to deliberately prevent contested elections for the partisan position of precinct committeeperson.

During floor debate, board members spoke regarding their desire to look out for the interests of the political ground troops who work to elect them. Members stated an in-

tention to vote against the establishment of new election precincts as a protest and openly invited a lawsuit to attempt to force the county board to comply with the requirements signed into law by the Governor.

During a four-hour special meeting called for the sole purpose of establishing the boundaries of DuPage County’s election precincts, the county board voted down the statutorily compliant precinct maps presented by the county clerk by a 10-6 margin.

The county board’s failure to take any action before the legal deadline leaves in place the county’s existing election precincts, which no longer align with the boundaries of congressional and other legislative districts redrawn after the 2020 Census and do not conform with the law’s

requirements regarding precinct size.

“The decision of some DuPage County Board members of both parties to openly defy state law and prioritize politics over voting rights is deeply disappointing,” County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek said. “Precincts exist as an organizational unit for the benefit of the voters, not for politicians. The County Board’s failure to align DuPage County’s election precincts with the boundaries of its representative districts will cause inconvenience and confusion for voters and increase the cost of elections for our taxpayers. Nevertheless, I remain committed to administering DuPage County elections in a fair and non-partisan manner with the interests and rights of our county’s voters as my highest priority.”

Yet another incident at Oak Brook shopping center

Burberry store hit for estimated $23,000 in stolen merchandise, OB police say

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE INDEPENDENT

According to various news reports, another robbery took place at Oak Brook shopping center, this time at the Burberry store. The estimated loss at the Burberry store is $23,000 in merchandise, which was reportedly taken on Friday, Jan. 14 at about 11:30 a.m.

According to ABC Channel 7

news, three men described to be in their 20s broke in and removed the merchandise, then escaped in a black BMW with tinted windows. Oak Brook police told ABC-7 and other news outlets that patrols have been stepped up at the mall and surrounding area effective immediately due to the increased crime of late.

According to its facebook page, the Oak Brook Police Department

is actively working on what they called a “grab and run” incident at the Burberry store. They indicated there was video surveillance which captured the suspects and the vehicle in which they fled. Oak Brook Police are working with the Oak Brook shopping center management and the retail merchants “to address and reduce these incidents, including the use of technology to magnify these 410228

enforcement efforts,” the facebook post read.

The Independent published a story in its Jan. 6th issue about a shootout that took place between two Chicago men right in the midst of holiday shopping at Oak Brook Center.

In November, there was a robbery at the Louis Vuitton store, where police said about $100,000 in merchandise had been taken, according

to ABC-7 news.

Stores also burglarized in downtown Chicago On Thursday, Jan. 6, the Burberry store on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago was also burglarized for the second time. Chicago police told ABC-7 news that at about 4:45

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When the 43rd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon took over the city streets last October, Bensenville resident Maria Tiscareno was a first-time participant.

Maria, relationship manager lending specialist with Bank of America, volunteered at the marathon in 2019.

Along with her brother Ricardo, who is an Addison resident, Tiscareno handed out medals to runners at the finish line. At that point, Maria couldn’t run a single mile, but she was so inspired by the experience that she decided to lace up her shoes and give it a try herself.

“Volunteering at the finish line and seeing people from so many countries, so many ages, and so many backgrounds was such a beautiful experience for me, I immediately thought to myself, ‘could I do this?’” said Maria. “With some encouragement from my brother, I decided, why not try? I’m always up for a challenge.”

Maria set out to run two miles the next day but quit after only a few blocks. From there, she reset her goal for one mile, then three, then four, then more. In early October, she completed a 20-mile consecutive run in the Forest Preserve near Bensenville, which she said was an emotional moment.

“Every milestone along the way is so moving and significant,” she said.

“I just never thought I’d get there. I couldn’t imagine what it would be like to cross that finish line.”

In what would be a full circle moment, Maria’s brother Ricardo arranged to make sure he was able to present Maria with her first Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal – a dream two years in the making. It helped that Maria’s husband and two children were cheering her on with

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homemade signs at various spots along the race route.

Getting started “When I was newer with the company three years ago, I had the experience of volunteering, which was really nice,” she said. “That’s when I decided to do it, [all the runners] were all sharing their story. I decided I wanted to be a part of it.”

She started in May, using a 16week training program provided by the Marathon organizers.

“They provided a guide which I followed, but I started on my own and set my own limits,” Maria said.

“I would sometimes have my two kids -- son Sebastian and daughter Stephanie – we would run at Breton Park. On the weekends were the long runs, often at the 20-mile track at the Forest Preserve.

“I kept in mind that I was being watched by my children during my training. I wanted to prove that if you put your mind to something, you can do it, especially in school and in sports. I told them as long as you put your mind to it, you can do it.”

When asked about preparing for the race, Maria shared her routine leading up to the big day.

“Just before the race, I definitely carb-loaded,” she said. “You’re supposed to slow down your running in the last two weeks, so after my last run of 20 miles, I cut down to five miles, and then to four. Then I ate carbs, like pasta and bread. That was the fun part!”

The family stayed in downtown Chicago over that weekend and had dinner at a nice restaurant.

“My family was cheering me on the whole way,” Maria said. “I was able to share my location through my iPhone so they could track me. It really helped, getting their encouragement along the way.”

(Continued from front page) is alleged that even the perception of a threat Meeks asked how against a public employee or elected long the officer official extremely seriously,” Berlin that arrested him said. “The allegation that Mr. Meeks had been on the threatened a law enforcement officer police force. It is will not be tolerated and will be met alleged that when with the full force of the law. informed that the “I thank the Lombard Police Deofficer was on the partment for their work on this case Daryl Meeks force for six years, and for their continued efforts in Meeks made a gun shape with his keeping our roads safe.” hands and said that “he (the officer) “I commend the officer involved won’t make it to seven years.” in this case for his fine work in obIt is further alleged that Meeks serving an allegedly impaired driver stated the following directly to the and getting that driver off the streets officer: “I hope your name’s on the before he injured himself or someone police report, I’m going to (exple- else,” Newton said. tive) you up on my kids. Thank God “Unfortunately, our officers are ofI didn’t have my gun on me tonight, ten times confronted with the type of I would have shot the (expletive) out threatening behavior alleged in this of you. If I would have had my gun, case.”

I woulda shot the (expletive) out of Meeks’ next court appearance is you when you asked me to step out scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7 for the vehicle.” arraignment before Judge Michael “My office takes any threat or Reidy.

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Pictured here with her brother Ricardo is Maria Tiscareno, a resident of Bensenville, who completed the 43rd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the first time ever last October. Ricardo and Maria are both employees of Bank of America and have both volunteered at previous marathons, where Maria thought she’s give it a try. “Why not?” she said. “I’m always up for a challenge.” Ricardo is a resident of Addison.

A ‘trip-up’ in her plans There was a little bad news along the way for Maria.

“There was a piece of concrete in front of a church that I didn’t see and I fell on my knees and my hands,” she said. “I thought I wouldn’t be able to finish because I had fallen so hard because I was running so fast at the time that I fell. But I got up and felt fine.

“At first, the fall felt like a slap in the face, like I’d done all this training and now this? I had only run about five miles and I was not going to be impressed with just five miles!”

She decided to just go as far as she possibly could – which resulted in her finishing.

“The next day I went to the doctor and found out I’d broken my elbow!”

Maria said. “I was still able to finish.

I think the adrenaline kept me going.

My arm felt swollen, it felt like it was asleep, tingly, like when your foot’s asleep.”

She didn’t let anyone know she had fallen until after the race.

“I saw my parents and my husband Reuben and my kids as they were cheering me on,” she said. “I didn’t tell them I was injured.

“After the race, they had trouble finding me. They were joking that they were exhausted from keeping up with me, trying to find me after the race!”

There is some self-care that run-

ners need to take following the race, but Maria wasn’t aware of that, having never run a marathon before.

“I didn’t know you have to regulate your temperature,” she said.

“First you’re hot, then you’re cold.

Someone said all the people after the marathon looked like the ‘Walking Dead.’ People were hobbling around as if they’re wounded.”

Asked what surprised her about the experience, she said she certainly didn’t expect to break her elbow!

“I thought I was dying at about the 20-mile mark, but I knew I had to push on if I wanted to finish,” she said.

“But it was a nice experience. The crowd and the posters, all the positivity was overwhelming, you could tell everyone was happy to be there -- the crowd and the runners.

“I’d recommend everyone do it at least once.”

And she’s still running. She ran a 5K on Thanksgiving along with her kids.

“That 5K felt like a marathon to them!” she said.

Is she planning to do it again? You bet!

“I plan to run the marathon again, but I plan to do it right next time,” Maria said, “with no broken bones!”

Her brother Ricardo was indeed able to give her the medal and remains very proud of her. The two are still running together.

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Police Reports 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. 2 A 41-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of Green Oaks at 1:36 p.m.

Jan. 1 Maribel Mendoza-Ortiz, 43, of Streamwood, was charged with aggravated DUI near Route 53 and Winthrop at 5:36 p.m.

A 38-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of N. Highview at 3:52 a.m.

Dec. 31 Santos Carrillo-Funes, 35, of Addison, was charged with DUI and driving while license suspended or revoked in the 500 block of N. Highview at 9:40 a.m.

Dec. 30 A 36-year-old Bartlett woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1100 block of N. Swift at 9:11 p.m.

Villa Park Jan. 8 A complainant at a furniture store in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 6:22 p.m. that a subject was making threatening comments. The complainant wanted the subject trespassed. Officers spoke with the subject, who was issued a no-trespass

notice.

Retail theft was reported at a liquor store in the 600 block of W. North at 8:02 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown subject removed a bottle of liquor from a display shelf and left the store without paying for the item.

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Princeton reported at 8:30 p.m. that a subject was making threats towards them.

Jan. 5 Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 600 block of N. Addison at 8:06 p.m. A complainant reported that a subject removed a vehicle from the parking lot without permission.

charged with two counts of domestic Jan. 12, 10:27 a.m. in the 200 block battery in the 200 block of E. Roos- of Wilson Court, a complainant reevelt at 3:17 p.m. ported an unknown suspect threw an object at his semi-tractor, causing Fraud a dent after a road rage altercation.

According to information provid- This case is under investigation. ed last week by the Villa Park Police BEPC2200033.

Department, police reported eight inJan. 12, 11:02 a.m. in the 100 cidents of residents being a victim of block of Grace Street, Alejandro fraud.

Mora, 23, was arrested for numerous out of jurisdiction felony warrants.

Bensenville BEPC2200028.

The Bensenville Police DepartJan. 12, 12:36 p.m. in the 1100 ment recently reported the following block of S. York Road, a complainant arrests and citations. Persons who are reported two unknown suspects took charged with domestic battery are not numerous vaping products without named in order to protect the victim’s authorization, after one of the susprivacy. pects opened the front of his jacket Readers are reminded that an arrest and displayed a handle of a knife or does not constitute a conviction, and a large machete. This case is under inthat suspects are considered innocent vestigation. BEPC2200029. unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Jan. 10, 9:34 p.m. near S. York Road Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not and E. Grand Ave., James A. Golden, named.

74, was arrested for driving under the

influence of alcohol. BEPC2200026.

Jan. 9, noon in the 600 block of N. Route 83, a complainant reported two semi-trucks had been left unlocked and were subsequently burglarized and vandalized. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200024.

Jan. 9, 8 p.m. near N. York Road and E. Irving Park Road, Hector L. Nevarez-Vazquez, 27, of Wood Dale, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Jan. 8, 2:53 p.m. in the 900 block of Brentwood Drive, the complainants reported an unknown suspect introduced himself as their neighbor, entered their residence to explain something in the backyard, while the other complainant heard another unknown suspect by the front entrance, and entered their residence without authorization. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200022.

ing death, a Class 2 felony. He has been held in custody since the crash at the DuPage County Jail on a bond of $750,000 with 10 percent to apply.

On Oct. 20, 2019, at approximately 2:47 a.m., Rodea-Cruz was driving alone in his vehicle northbound on Route 83 in the southbound lanes just north of 55th Street in Clarendon Hills. While driving on the wrong side of the road, Rodea-Cruz crashed his car head-on into a southbound vehicle with four passengers.

Two of the southbound vehicle’s passengers, Marko Boskovic, 27, of Revere, Mass., and Laura Uribe, 26, of La Grange, died at a local hospital as a result of their injuries.

Additionally, a 27-year-old male

was severely injured while another 27-year-old male received treatment for his injuries and was released. The two surviving victims are both from Massachusetts.

After the crash, officers found Rodea-Cruz alone in his vehicle with numerous opened and unopened bottles of beer as well as a broken 750 ml bottle of liquor. He was taken into custody at this time and appeared in bond court the following morning.

“This case is the definition of a tragedy,” Berlin said. “The senseless loss of two innocent lives will forever be on the shoulders of Mr. Rodea-Cruz.

His decision to operate a motor vehicle after he had been drinking cost Marko Boskovic and Laura Uribe their lives.

To Marco’s and Laura’s surviving family and friends, I offer my sincerest condolences and wish them well as they continue their lives with just the memories of Marko and Laura to sustain them.”

Rodea-Cruz will be required to serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

He will also receive credit for time he has already served in the DuPage County Jail.

Jan. 4 A complainant reported that a subject was causing a disturbance at a laundromat in the 400 block of N. Ardmore at 2:24 p.m. and wanted the subject trespassed. The subject was issued a no-trespass notice.

Two incidents of theft were reported at a fitness center in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt at 10:10 a.m. and 8:01 p.m., respectively. In both incidents, a complainant reported that an unknown subject broke the lock on DuPage County their locker and stole money from State’s Attorney their wallet.

Robert Berlin announced that a ChiJan. 3 cago man accused Theft was reported at a business in of causing a headthe 200 block of E. North at 9:05 p.m. on crash that killed A complainant reported that an un- two passengers in known suspect removed a trailer that an oncoming vehiwas unattended and parked in a lot.

Juan cle has been senRodea-Cruz tenced to 20 years Jan. 2 in the Illinois DeAnthony R. West, 39, of Villa Park, partment of Corrections. was charged with two counts of DUI, Juan Rodea-Cruz, 27, appeared driving too fast for conditions, or fail- at his sentencing hearing in front of ure to reduce speed to avoid an acci- Judge Daniel Guerin, who handed dent near S. Villa and the Illinois Prai- down the sentence. On Oct. 10, 2021, rie Path at 1:53 a.m.

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Coming events

Thursday, Jan. 20 • Robot Club From 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, have you ever wanted your own robot? Come check out our Coji bots and learn how they work.

For grades 1-5. Info: addisonlibrary. org/events.

• Renter’s rights and responsibilities Starting at 6 p.m. on YouTube/ Facebook via the Addison Public Library, this presentation will focus on helping tenants understand their rights, as well as a landlord’s expectations and responsibilities. Info: addisonlibrary.org/events.

Friday, Jan. 21 • Craft time for littles From 10-10:45 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, craft time for littles is geared toward ages 2-5, but open to

Giovanna Mosely Addison Trail senior

AT senior takes first in ICCA scholarship program Addison Trail senior Giovanna Mosely recently earned first place in the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Scholarship program.

Mosely was one of 11 finalists and was announced as the top finisher during the ICCA Championships, which took place on Jan. 8 and 9 in Springfield. The scholarship supports senior cheerleaders throughout Illinois in their pursuit of continuing education. The nomination process involved submitting an application with an official transcript (non-weighted GPA and ACT/SAT score), a coach’s questionnaire and a video that showcases cheerleading skills, as well as participating in an interview.

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all ages. Info: addisonlibrary.org or Addison Public Library, Chill out call 630-543-3617. with us. All week we’ll showcase different ways to calm down, focus, • Crafting for the and recharge. Try some ASMR and community circle simple crafts, or talk with experts From 10 to 11 a.m. at the Large about mental health. Info: addisonliMeeting Room of the Addison Public brary.org/events Library, join us for a crafting circle with a focus on donating to local orTuesday, Jan. 25 ganizations. Bring your current projSilhouette Studio basics: ects. Info: addisonlibrary.org or Monograms call 630-543-3617.

From 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, learn the basics Monday, Jan. 24 of Silhouette Studio, the design soft• Device drop-in ware used for the Silhouette Cameo From noon-2 p.m. at the Teen Provinyl cutter. We’ll show you the basic gram Room of the Addison Public editing tools and steps for creating a Library, need help getting familiar monogram. Designs created in Silwith a new device? We can help! houette Studio can be cut using the Info: addisonlibrary.org/events.

Silhouette Cameo into vinyl for decorating towels, glasses, wood signs, • Developing an effective and more. Info: addisonlibrary.org/ home-based business From 6:38-8 p.m. on Zoom via the events Addison Public Library, join SCORE Mentor Susan Hartung to start tack- Thursday, Jan. 27 ling the challenges faced by busi- • Windows and Mirrors Book ness owners who operate out of their Club at the Library From 6-6:45 p.m. at the Addison homes. Whether you’ve worked at home for years, or you are contem- Public Library, join us for a discusplating starting a home business, this sion of Ancestor Approved: Intertribworkshop will provide you with lots al Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia of ideas. Info: addisonlibrary.org/ Leitich Smith. A collection of stories and poems by contemporary Native events.

American authors, Ancestor Ap• Virtual field trip: proved has something for everyone.

Triton College’s Cernan All participants will receive a free Space Center copy of the book to keep; copies are Starting at 7 p.m. on Zoom via the now available. For grades 3-5. Info: Addison Public Library, we’ll go for addisonlibrary.org/events a tour of the constellations with an astronomer and be able to ask ques- • Desueño Dance: Cha Cha Starting at 6 p.m. at the Large tions along the way. Info: addisonliMeeting Room of the Addison Public brary.org/events Library, start the new year by learnMonday, Jan. 24-Friday, Jan. 28 ing some new moves. Join Denita from Desueño Dance to learn how Hive Mind (for teens) From 3-4:30 p.m. each day at the to dance the cha-cha, an AfroCu-

ban dance. Info: addisonlibrary.org/ through Feb. 3 at the Addison Public events.

Library, Storytime inside is geared toward ages birth-3, but all ages welFriday, Jan. 28 come. Please register for each ses• Let’s Move story time sion separately.

From 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the AdInfo: addisonlibrary.org or call dison Public Library, please register 630-543-3617. for this session. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-543-3617. ¡Hola! (drop-in) Join the Addison Public Library on • Digital converting: Thursdays from 10:43 to 11:15 a.m.

VHS to MP4 for an in-person bilingual story time From 1-2 p.m. at the Addison Pubin Spanish and English. Drop-in. lic Library, learn how to preserve Info: addisonlibrary.org or call your VHS tapes by converting them 630-543-3617. to digital MP4 files. During this class, you will get a demonstration Homework help on the Creative Studio’s digitizing From 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays equipment and ElGato Video CapJan. 20-Feb. 25, meet with a volunture software. Info: addisonlibrary. teer from an area college or universiorg/events. ty in our Children’s Services area for assistance with homework or skill Saturday, Jan. 28 building.

Drop-in crafts For grades K-12 on a first come, From 2-2:45 p.m. at the Adison first served basis. Info: addisonliPublic Library. Learn more at: addibrary.org/events sonlibrary.org/events Saturday, Feb. 12 Daddy Daughter Dance Starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Addison Park District Community Rec Center, Dad, join your daughter for a fairy princess party full of fun, food games and song. Fee: $25. Info: addisonparks.org

Computer basics Learn computer basics from 6-7 p.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-5433617.

Heroes story time From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for stories and Ongoing events activities about everyday heroes, suLadies Night Wine and Golf perheroes, and more. Info: addisonliNinety (90) minutes of golfing fun brary.org or call 630-543-3617. includes instruction from a certified PGA coach at Links and Tees Golf Clubs and organizations are welDome starting at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, come to send entries for this colFeb. 9 and 23 and March 9 and 23. umn to: news1@rvpublishing.com.

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New food pantry set to open in Bensenville Start-up supplies, funds, volunteers still needed

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE BENSENVILLE INDEPENDENT

An organization known as Morning Dove Community Services, Inc., is taking steps to open a new food pantry in Bensenville and is seeking help from residents to get things started.

Founder and CEO Twangie Smith stresses that she is a Christian woman who is initiating the effort and plans to get it off the ground, while managing her own health issues.

“The pantry is brand-new,” Smith told the Independent. “I’ve always wanted to do something big to help others but the volunteering I have done over the past 30 years just wasn’t satisfying my humanitarian thirst anymore.”

She said she had found a couple of stay-athome positions that she worked for a while but found that they “turned out to be not so stay-athome after all.”

Smith mentioned that she has been on dialysis for more than four years now.

“When my treatments began back in 2017, it made it kind of hard for me to volunteer in the capacity that I had been [in the past],” she said.

“At first, everything stopped. But as things got more under control, I started planning how I could make this food pantry happen.”

Her patience and perseverance have paid off so far, but more help is needed.

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I saved my money and lo and behold, late last year, I was able to file the documentation needed to officially get the pantry started.”

– Twangie Smith, Founder and CEO

“I saved my money and lo and behold, late last year, I was able to file the documentation needed to officially get the pantry started,” Smith said. “My 501(c)(3) application is pending approval because the government is backed up because of COVID-19.”

Smith learned that the state of Illinois only requires a small pantry to be open once a week for two hours.

“I think my [physical] condition can handle that,” she said. “But it would be nice to have a business-minded volunteer around, if anyone is interested and available.”

Smith said the pantry has not yet opened its doors because she wants to get donations in to help with supplies and start-up costs. She has started a GoFundMe page, but it hasn’t drawn much yet in the way of dollars.

She is planning a grand opening on Saturday,

Jan. 29 from 12-2 p.m., but she realizes it may only have a small amount of food to give away at that time.

“I checked into getting support from the Northern Illinois Food Bank but I was told that my organization had to be running for at least six months before the pantry could participate in their program.”

Besides funds and food contributions, the pantry’s immediate need is for shelving units. If anyone or any company has anything like that they are able to donate, call Smith at 815-5177363 to arrange to drop them off. Items can be taken directly to the Morning Dove Community Services office at 1043 S. York Rd., unit LL4 in Bensenville, but hours are sporadic at this time, so rather than dropping by unannounced, Smith suggested that people phone her first so she can be there at the office herself or arrange for someone.

To make financial donations, please use the following link: https://gofund.me/14d6205b .

The pantry is also on facebook and twitter @ LoveBirdsMDCSI. The Independent will continue to bring its readers news coverage of the new food pantry as it grows over the next few months, including when it opens, what other needs there are and when they will be able to distribute contributions to the community.

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Gerrymanderers invade your local courthouse

By Jim Nowlan When the political party in power draws new district lines to increase its share of seats and squeeze the other party into irrelevancy, it is called gerrymandering.

That is what Illinois Democrats did this past year with congressional and state legislative districts.

To celebrate the new year, Democrats went further, taking a step way too far, across the line.

They invaded your local courthouse to gerrymander the way judges are elected, by creating new subdistricts that will elect more judges from their party and fewer from the Republican side.

Lady Justice, the maiden from ancient Greece who holds the scales of justice in her hand, where the evidence can be weighed fairly and honestly for all to see, would not be happy. You see, the Greeks, the Romans, indeed our nation’s founders held the judiciary to be, at least ideally, apart from and independent of the rough and tumble of partisan politics.

Not in Illinois, where Democratic partisanship has dominated the courts for decades, from the Illinois Supreme Court, now all the way down to your local judge.

Let me illustrate with what has been wrought in Madison County (it may be even worse elsewhere in Illinois), where friends there alerted me to the situation. With more than a quarter-million residents nestled along the Mississippi River, across from St. Louis, Madison County was long a Democratic stronghold. Indeed, 17 of the present 21 circuit and associate judges in the county are Democrats.

But the county has been trending Republican in the past decade.

Democrats are worried they may soon lose their slim 5-4 majority of circuit judges, who appoint the associates.

So, in this new year, without any public hearings or significant discussion in legislative committee, Democrats imposed on Madison and other mid-size counties across Illinois new subcircuits for judges, which will protect and enhance Democrat judgeships.

For Madison County, the Democrats in Springfield (from Chicago and Cook County, actually) added a unique wrinkle, which almost

guarantees the first three new judges to be elected to fill retirements will be Democrats. This would guarantee their party’s dominance long into what otherwise may well be a Republican future.

Playing politics with the courts is not healthy for democracy. In fact, the chief administrative officer of the Illinois Supreme Court sent a memo to her justices that called the new local court redistricting “an unmitigated disaster.”

First, the Democrats reached into the judiciary to play partisan games simply because, giddy with power, they could! Dems holds more than two-thirds of the state senate seats and almost as big a fraction in the House.

Indeed, this dominance results largely from gerrymandering a decade ago, which exaggerates statewide political party divisions.

Second, the Illinois Supreme Court itself was gerrymandered in 1962 to all but guarantee a Democratic majority on that court, which has been the case unbroken until 2020. In that year, however, the Democrats lost their elected majority on the state high court. So, what did the legislature do?

You’re right; they gerrymandered the state high court districts last year, in hopes of regaining their majority.

With shameless duplicity, Democratic leaders say they have created new subcircuits so that judges will represent communities of interest.

This flies in the face, of course, of the new gerrymandered congressional and state legislative districts, which are often shaped like slithering snakes, communities be damned. One small Illinois city is shattered into four different state senate districts!

Communities of interest—balderdash!

I appreciate that to the average voter, busy with trying to make a buck and rear a family during the disrupting pandemic, this matter is political inside baseball of the highest order, and almost impossible to follow.

Yet those of us who know about this travesty must protest. Our courts are too important.

Lady Justice would not be smiling.

Jim Nowlan is a former state legislator, senior aide to three Illinois governors, newspaper publisher, and professor of American politics. He is a volunteer senior adviser to the Judicial Fairness Project, a group created after the 2016 decision by the Illinois Supreme Court, which knocked off the ballot a citizens’ initiative to create an independent redistricting commission.

Slices of life

The ABCs of making ’22 your best ’22

Turning the calendar over to a new year is often a time of reflection, not only to look backward but also to look ahead. What can happen to make the future bigger and brighter?

The past year has been overflowing with lessons for my life. It’s been a year of change and challenges, struggles and success. Simply put, I’ve learned a lot—about myself and the world.

I like to play with words and decided it might be fun to put together an ABC guide encompassing some of the eurekas I’ve experienced that might help create a bigger and better 2022 for us all.

Some of the things 2021 taught me: Allow yourself grace when you make a mistake. Allow others the same grace when they mess up.

Appreciate everything else.

Breathe. When the day is long and the road seems steep, take a break and just breathe—in and then out.

If you have to take it one breath at a time, you are still breathing, and that’s something.

Compassion builds bridges while indifference tears them down. Build bridges.

Don’t take things for granted.

It puts you on autopilot. Do pay attention. It puts you in line to see the beauty that surrounds and encompasses you. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Comparisons minimize your uniqueness. Do be authentically and unapologetically you.

Endings often have to happen for beginnings to occur.

Fulfillment comes from within.

The world we live in is a beautiful and abundant place. We may be fortunate enough to have loving friends and family in abundance, but we can’t be

Perspective can literally change your world. You (and only you) get to choose your perspective.

By Quit taking life so seriously. This is JILL PERTLER supposed to be fun. Practice fun.

Columnist Rest when you need to. Radiate joy and love outward whenever you can.

See things as they really are and trust in your gut. The sun shines truly fulfilled by the things around brightly every day, even when clouds us, not even people. That particular attempt to block our view. abundance must come from a place Trust is incompatible with worry deep inside. and fear. Trust in yourself. Trust in the Gratitude can serve as the instigator universe. Trust in life. to a joyful outlook. Growth can Unconditional love is one of germinate from the most dire of the greatest gifts we can give one circumstances. Give more than you another and ourselves. Try to love receive. unconditionally, without outcomes.

Hit it out of the park. If you’re Value what you have over what satisfied with a base hit, you’ll never you want. Value the relationships that achieve a home run. ring true in your life, whether they If a door closes, a window may have withstood the test of time or not open. A whole world might open. whether they are in their infancy.

Don’t limit your possibilities Worry less. What’s the worst thing Joy is one of the best three letter that could happen? When I ask myself words ever invented. Practice this question, I realize things probably joy. Allow joy, even if you can aren’t so bad. only fathom it in the smallest of We is always more important than increments. me.

Kindness can change the world. We You are important. You are need more kindness because we need worthwhile. You matter. to change the world.

Because X and Z are challenging Life can be hard, but it can also letters, I followed my advice under be joyous. It’s also meant to be fun.

“A” and gave myself grace to skip Sometimes it’s all three. over them. I also couldn’t whittle Miracles are often in the eye of the “W” down to just one, so included beholder. Be a beholder. two, which seems appropriate since Now is the most important time it is a double-U. I hope you find this ever. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow list useful. If one of my observations is not yet here. Be present in the meets your needs, I’ve met my goal. moment; pay attention to the now.

All the best in 2022. Let’s make it Open your heart and open your the best year ever. mind. None of us knows the answers Jill Pertler is an award-winning to all the questions. Live life with an syndicated columnist, published open outlook, especially and most playwright and author. She invites importantly toward those whose readers to follow the Slices of Life outlook differs from yours. page on Facebook.

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(Continued from page 3) a.m., a group of about six burglars, been hit in a similar manner on two armed with guns, jimmied the Tuesday, Jan. 4. Five burglars redoors to the store, located in the 600 portedly broke in and stole merblock of No. Michigan. The suspects chandise before fleeing in a white reportedly entered the store and then SUV. Police said there had been fled in a pickup truck. It is unknown another robbery at the same store in whether or not the two incidents are November, when four men reportrelated. It was reportedly the second edly stole handbags and injured two time that same Burberry store had people as they fled. been burglarized in a week.

According to ABC-7, less than Chicago police told ABC-7 that 30 minutes before the Jan. 9 Burbthe downtown Burberry store had erry incident, Chicago police had

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31. Tears in a garment (Br. Eng.) 33. Not easily explained 34 Song in short stanzas 38. Detonations 39. Intestinal 40. EU cofounder Paul-Henri __ 43. Balmy 44. New Mexico mountain town 45. Gobblers 49. Insecticide 50. Golf scores 51. Has its own altar 53. “Pollock” actor Harris 54. Being livable 56. NHL play-by-play man 58. “The Great Lakes State” (abbr.)

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been called to another store on East Walton in downtown called Moose Knuckles, which sells high-end winter coats. Again, a group of suspects reportedly pried the door open and removed the merchandise. Police said the thieves “managed to clear out all the merchandise from the first floor.”

At press time, no suspects had been taken into custody in any of the Burberry incidents.

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District 88 news

Board seeks public input from stakeholders Now through Friday, March 11, District 88 parents/guardians are invited to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

This research-based survey helps identify strengths and areas for improvement in a school’s learning environment and provides stakeholders with a voice in improving their schools.

The survey provides a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring the following

five “essentials” deemed critical for school success.

• Effective leaders • Collaborative teachers • Involved families • Supportive environment • Ambitious instruction The District 88 Board stressed that it truly values public feedback and encourages all parents/guardians to participate in the survey.

The goal is to gather a variety of input to ensure we continue to accomplish our mission of working for

the continuous improvement of student achievement.

A link to the survey can be found at the District 88 web site, or go to https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois.

‘Equity Journey Continuum’ added to D88 strategic plan As part of its updated strategic plan (which was adopted in Nov. 2020), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently implemented an Equity Journey Continuum,

an informational tool allows school district officials to view data through the lens of equity to identify gaps in student achievement, opportunities and supports.

Through this initiative, districts will be placed along an equity continuum – from Step 1 (large gaps) to Step 4 (minimal gaps) – in the three areas of ISBE’s strategic plan: Student Learning, Learning Conditions and Elevating Educators. More than 20 data elements will be used to determine placement. Districts will be-

gin to preview their Equity Journey Continuum data later this month (in January), and the information will be included on the 2022 Illinois Report Card.

District 88 assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction Yvonne Tsagalis shared details of the Equity Journey Continuum during the District 88 Board of Education meeting on Monday, Jan. 10.

To view the presentation, a video is available at the District 88 web site.

COVID surge prompts multiple state responses General Assembly calls off in-person sessions this week

By Peter Hancock

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A continuing sharp spike in COVID-19 cases being driven by the omicron variant has pushed the state’s hospital capacity to its limits and is prompting the state to bring in additional health care workers from other states and countries.

Gov. JB Pritzker said Jan. 12 that more than 2,000 additional health care workers have been deployed throughout the state, including 919 in hospitals hit hard by the surge, with another 552 scheduled to arrive within the next several days.

“This current wave of COVID is causing more people to get sick than ever before in the pandemic,” Pritzker said. “And the vast majority of the serious illnesses and deaths are

among the unvaccinated.”

As of Jan. 12, the Illinois Department of Public Health was reporting 7,219 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state, down slightly from the record 7,353 who were hospitalized on Jan. 11.

Another 271 people in the state had died of the disease just since Jan. 10.

“We have never had this many COVID patients in the hospital at any point in the pandemic. Not in spring of 2020; not in the winter of 2020,” IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said, noting that the previous pandemic record was 6,175, set in November 2020.

Over the past seven days, more than 227,000 new cases have been confirmed in Illinois out of 1.9 mil-

lion tests performed, for a seven-day case positivity rate of 12 percent.

“But as difficult as this moment is, there will be an end to it,” Pritzker said. “We have all the necessary tools for prevention, and we are nearer than ever to having everything we need to detect and treat the disease to keep even the most vulnerable people alive. I can’t say enough about how extraordinary our hospitals and our health care heroes have been throughout this pandemic.”

Pritzker said the state was taking several actions to bolster its health care workforce, such as allowing out-of-state health care providers to continue practicing in Illinois with expanded permissions to care for all patients, not just COVID-19 patients.

In addition, doctors trained in other countries have been given permission to provide assistance to licensed physicians in Illinois. And out-of-state providers, including physicians, nurses and mental health providers, are being allowed to provide telehealth services to patients in Illinois if they have a pre-existing provider-patient relationship.

Meanwhile, Pritzker issued an executive order Jan. 11 spelling out protocols that schools now need to follow whenever a student or school employee tests positive for COVID-19.

Consistent with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the order requires infected individuals, regardless of their vaccination status, to be

excluded from school premises for a minimum of five days and a maximum of 10 days following the onset of symptoms or the date of their test.

Schools also must exclude students or employees who come in close contact with an infected person for a minimum of five days after their exposure, and those individuals must continue to wear a mask at all times around others, including when outdoors, for an additional five days after they return to school.

The surge in COVID-19 cases has also resulted in other state actions.

House and Senate leaders in the General Assembly announced Jan. 11 that they were canceling in-person session days this week, although committees will continue to meet remotely.

Judge orders detention of armed juvenile charged with BMW dealership burglary DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced that Judge Anthony Coco has ordered an armed Cook County juvenile accused of burglary and assaulting a police officer at a Westmont BMW dealership be detained until at least his next court appearance which is scheduled for Jan. 27.

The juvenile has been charged with two counts of armed violence (Class X felony), one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony) one count of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle (Class 3 felony) and one count of aggravated assault on a police officer (Class 4 felony).

On Jan. 1, the juvenile’s co-defendants; Angel Martin, 23, of Dolton; Semaje Wheeler, 18, of Chicago; and Brian Garrett, 19, of Chicago, appeared in bond court where Judge Leah Bendik set bond at $1 million with 10 percent to apply for Martin and $750,000 with 10 percent to apply for Wheeler and Garrett.

All three men have been charged with two counts of armed violence (Class X felony), one count of burglary (Class 2 felony) and one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony).

On Dec. 31, 2021, at approximately 4:27 a.m., the Westmont Police Department received information of a

burglary in progress at Laurel BMW located on Ogden Avenue. Two officers responded to the call and upon their arrival allegedly encountered two individuals, later identified as the juvenile and Martin, exiting the showroom and entering a white Acura with two occupants, later identified as Wheeler and Garrett.

Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that after arriving at the dealership, the juvenile and Martin, armed with a pry bar, attempted to enter the building on the east side but were unsuccessful.

It is alleged that the two then joined Wheeler and Garrett in the Acura, drove to the west side of the building, exited the vehicle again and attempted to gain entry to the building with the pry bar.

It is further alleged that Martin eventually grabbed a landscaping rock and threw it through a pane of glass in the garage bay door. It is alleged that the juvenile and Martin then entered the building through the broken window. It is alleged that once alerted to the arrival of the police, the two suspects exited the building and entered the Acura to flee.

Officers however, had blocked the driveway with their squad car. Officers exited their squad car and as the Acura attempted to flee, drew their weapons and ordered the suspects to stop and exit the car.

It is alleged that the defendants attempted to flee in the Acura, which was driven by the juvenile, by driving directly at one of the uniformed officers, at which time the officer discharged his duty weapon striking the juvenile in the chest and grazing Martin, who was seated in the front passenger seat.

As the vehicle allegedly approached, the officer ran out of the path of the Acura and used his free hand to push off the vehicle to avoid injury. It is alleged that the vehicle then fled east on Ogden Avenue to northbound Route 83. Near 22nd Street in Oak Brook, it is alleged that the vehicle crashed into a ditch and the four occupants fled on foot.

All four suspects were apprehended a short time later with assistance from various law enforcement agencies that had responded to assist. The juvenile, who was the alleged driver of the vehicle, was taken to a hospital for medical attention. He remained at the hospital until Jan. 10 when he was discharged into the custody of authorities.

It was later determined that the Acura had been stolen on Dec. 21 out of Lake County. When processing the scene, officers located three firearms inside the Acura; a Glock 23 40 caliber with an extended magazine, a Poly 80 gun with a round in the chamber and a Glock 17 9mm with a fully

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The filing of identical charges against the juvenile accused in this case sends the message that in DuPage County we will not tolerate this type of violent behavior and will aggressively prosecute anyone accused of such conduct, regardless of age.”

– Robert Berlin, DuPage County State’s Attorney

loaded 24-round magazine.

Officers also found a Glock 19 with an extended magazine just outside the Acura near the driver’s side door.

Three of the firearms appeared to have switches which could render the firearms fully automatic. Inside the vehicle, officers also found a 50-round drum magazine that was nearly full, 28 key fobs for various automobiles and two pry bars.

“The filing of identical charges against the juvenile accused in this case sends the message that in DuPage County we will not tolerate this type of violent behavior and will ag-

gressively prosecute anyone accused of such conduct, regardless of age,” Berlin said. “I commend the Westmont Police Department and the DuPage County MERIT Public Integrity Task Force and Forensic Investigation Unit for their quick response and apprehension of the suspects in this case.”

“Every day, law enforcement officers face the dangerous unknown of whether or not they will be forced to fire their service weapon in performance of their duty,” Gunther said.

“On the last day of the year, 2021, one of our officers had to make that difficult decision. We are all very grateful that none of our officers were injured that evening. They displayed courage and a professionalism that night of which we are all very proud.”

The cases against the juvenile’s co-defendants are assigned to Judge Michael Reidy. Their next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 24 for arraignment.

Each of the juvenile’s co-defendants faces a possible sentence of between 15 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections if found guilty of the Class X armed violence charge.

An investigation into the officer’s discharge of his firearm is currently under way by the DuPage County MERIT Public Integrity Task Force and Forensic Investigation Unit.

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Warriors roll to a win over Glenbard East Porro turns in Willowbrook’s top individual series against the Rams; she claimed second at the Plainfield South Invitational with a 1,272 total

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Willowbrook sophomore Jacquelyn Porro rolled a three-game series

Driver Services facilities to reopen Jan. 24, 25

Out of an abundance of caution and due to the continued high numbers of new COVID-19 cases statewide, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments–including Driver Services facilities–will resume conducting in-person transactions Monday, Jan. 24. The Secretary of State offices and facilities first closed on Jan. 3, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases statewide. Driver Services facilities operating on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

“After careful consideration and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to extend the closures of offices and Driver Services facilities an additional week, with a re-

opening date set for Monday, Jan. 24, due to the continued high number of COVID-19 cases,” said White. “The health and safety of employees and the public remains my top priority, and face-to-face transactions potentially increase the further spread of the virus.

“We are pleased to see what appears to be the beginning of a downswing in COVID-19 cases and, if this trend continues, we will reopen Jan. 24 for face-to-face transactions.”

White noted that three Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) facilities have reopened for in-person CDL services only. The CDL facilities are: Rockford at 4734 Baxter

of 593 in the Jan. 10 victory over Glenbard East. Porro fired game scores of 172, 197 and 224. Senior Molly Williams provided a 570 series for the Warriors by bowling scores of 190, 222 and 158 in her three games.

The Warriors faced Downers Grove South in a Jan. 11 dual meet at Willowbrook’s home venue—Stardust Bowl in Addison. The visiting Mustangs edged the Warriors 3,1362,998.

Porro fired a team-leading threegame series of 648 with game scores of 210, 238 and 200. Senior Megan Beausoleil turned in a 521 series for the Warriors with games of 156, 179 and 186.

Willowbrook’s varsity and junior-varsity lineups competed at the Plainfield South Invitational on Jan. 8.

The varsity placed eighth out of 18 teams. Porro led the Warriors to

their eighth-place showing in the team results by finishing second in the event’s individual standings with her six-game total of 1,272.

The Warriors’ junior-varsity squad placed second out of nine teams at Plainfield South’s invite.

Sophomore Annabelle Thompson rolled a 1,026 series to finish fourth in the individual standings.

Senior Amia Jackson fired a series score of 910 to land in 10th place.

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The Willowbrook High School Speech Team competed in its home tournament last month. The Willowbrook team finished in fourth place out of 20 participating schools in the Dec. 11 event, which had a “Muppets” theme. Willowbrook’s top performers at the tournament included: senior Katherine Wentworth, who won the second-place medal in Dramatic Interpretation and teamed with senior Damian Rocha to place fourth in Dramatic Duet Acting; senior Elizabeth Michael, who earned the second-place medal in Original Comedy; and senior Emily Maher, who placed third in Impromptu Speaking and fifth in Prose Reading. The duo of sophomore Sophia Marino and freshman Frank Mendez advanced to the finals in Humorous Duet Acting. Willowbrook’s tandem of junior Amelia Tortorici and sophomore Sean O’Brochta placed fifth in the same category.

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“Older residents enrich our communities by contributing insight, experiences and achievements,” Glowiak Hilton said. “As residents continue to support one another through challenging times, the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame is an opportunity to highlight local heroes for their successes and

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