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THURSDAY, JAN. 6, 2022

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Montini’s $100,000 Scholarship Club

These are the first eight members of Montini Catholic High School’s Class of offers. Pictured are (back row, from left): Sarah Ernat, Sebastian Jara, Ned Kalata, 2022’s $100,000 Scholarship Club. The club includes students who have received Tommy May; (front row): Jessica Watts, Varshika Karthi, Katie Peters and Aniyah more than $100,000 in academic scholarship offers during their quests for college Ashford. Story with scholarship amounts is on page 5.

Bond set for two accused of opening fire at Oak Brook shopping center All injured parties, including suspect, released from medical care DuPage County State’s Attorney announced that bond has been set for days before Christmas.

Robert B. Berlin and Oak Brook two Chicago men accused of openTyran Williams, 32, and Steven Chief of Police James Kruger have ing fire at the Oak Brook Mall two Lane, 29, each appeared at a bond hearing where bond was set in the amount of $1 million with 10 percent to apply for each man.

Williams has been charged with five counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony) and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon (Class 3 felony). Lane has been charged with one count of aggravated battery—discharge of a firearm (Class X felony), four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony) and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony).

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On Thursday, Dec. 23 at approximately 5:44 p.m., officers with the Oak Brook Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at the Oak Brook Mall. Upon their arrival, officers found four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.

One of the individuals, later identified as Williams, had been shot four times. It is alleged that officers found a Glock 9 mm handgun near Williams as they began to treat his gunshot wounds. Following an investigation into the shooting, led by the Oak Brook Police Department, it is alleged that Williams and Lane were in a verbal altercation when both men pulled out a handgun and

began shooting at each other.

It is alleged that during the incident, both Lane and Williams fired their weapons resulting in Williams being struck four times and four innocent bystanders being struck by gunfire.

It is further alleged that after the shooting Lane fled the scene. Lane was taken into custody at the mall a short time later following a brief foot pursuit by a Nordstrom loss prevention officer and an Oak Brook police officer.

A Taurus G2C 9 mm handgun was also found near the Nordstrom store

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Addison Trail names December recipient of 88’s Best recognition Vincent Calzante has been named as Addison Trail’s December recipient of 88’s Best recognition for his outstanding academic accomplishments. Calzante, a senior, was recognized during the Dec. 13 District 88 Board of Education meeting.

The transition from a small parochial school with a graduating class of just 14 students to a high school of almost 2,000 students was a big change, but Calzante found the drive to not just achieve academically, but to become a true Addison Trail Blazer.

Academic achievements: • Completed nine honors courses, and earned As in every one to date • Completed 12 Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level courses, and earned As in every one to date Involvement at Addison Trail: • Founder and Co-President of Future Medical Professionals (a club focused on providing opportunities for students interested in pursuing medical careers) • National Honor Society (NHS) Board member • Italian Club Board member • Class of 2022 Historian • Four-year member of the Boys Volleyball Team • Member of Psychology Club • Member of Math Team • Member of Student Council • Tutors other students through the AT Ambassador Resource Community involvement: • Participated in the Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program, which exposes students to a broad range of health care careers through activities such as tours, guest speakers, group discussion and hands-on projects • Serves as a lifeguard and a swim instructor at a local park district

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ue his interests in graduate school.

He hopes to enroll at University of Michigan, his dream school since seventh grade, or University of Notre Dame.

Staff member comments “Calzante is a top-notch young man, truly a shining star in and out of the classroom. Calzante is a fine, humble young man, who truly wants to make this world a better place, using his talents to help others. One example that stands out is when Calzante approached me during his sophomore year with the idea of initiating a tutoring program for athletes. While he was in the process of organizing this program, we started remote learning, so he then took the initiative to reach out to teachers/students and provide virtual peer tutoring support. He has helped many students better comprehend concepts in a variety of subjects, but particularly in the STEM field. Calzante would like to become a physician. He was accepted into a highly competitive program for high school students interested in the medical field through Northwestern. His passion for helping others, combined with his love for STEM and his analytical reasoning skills, make him a perfect fit for a career in medicine. I have no doubt in my mind Calzante will achieve his goal of becoming a physician, providing quality care to his patients from diverse backgrounds.”

— Dana Marine, AT Counselor “When I think of Calzante, I think of a person who is completely selfaware and holds himself accountable for his actions. It has been a privilege to have had Calzante in class for two years and to be his volleyball coach.

He is resilient, driven and incredibly hardworking. I appreciate Calzante’s willingness to advocate for himself and his ability to communicate so effectively. In addition, he is a stellar writer, and I could ALWAYS rely on him to participate through Zoom last year. I am very proud of what he has been able to accomplish, and he is

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where Lane was running after the shooting. Williams was transported to a local hospital for medical attention. He was released from the hospital into police custody on Dec. 27.

The innocent bystanders who were shot were also transported to a local hospital for medical attention. None of their injuries were life-threatening and they have all been released from medical care. When processing the scene, authorities found twelve fired 9 mm shell casings.

“The allegations that these two men opened fire in a crowded mall of between 15,000 to 20,000 people, on one of the busiest shopping days of the year are evidence of an unconscionable degree of violence and a complete and utter disregard for public safety,” Berlin said. “Make no mistake, in DuPage County public safety is our top priority and anyone who commits this type of violent crime in DuPage County will be apprehended, charged and, if found guilty, face a significant amount of time behind bars.

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Vincent Calzante is pictured here with Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews.

deserving of this recognition!”

- Jessica Clark, AT English teacher and Boys Volleyball Team coach “Calzante has impressed me with the quality of his work in AP Biology. His salient comments during discussion underlie a general thirst for knowledge and an ability to apply what he has learned to new situations and across concepts. He is a natural leader among his peers, and I have no doubt he will succeed in any endeavor he pursues.”

- Carolyn Erwin, AT science teacher “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Vincenzo since he stepped foot into Addison Trail! He is definitely gifted in a foreign language. He shows a great interest in Italian, and his appreciation and respect for diverse

cultures is quite evident. His passion for expanding his ability to communicate with a wide variety of people is outstanding. A student like him is one in a million. Vincenzo is highly respectful of his fellow students, and he enjoys giving a helping hand when needed. He sets forth a great example for his classmates and for me. He is one of the kindest students I’ve had the pleasure of teaching. His kindness, combined with his drive, makes for a well-rounded individual.

His leadership qualities are exceptional. I know I could count on him if I ever need assistance in class with volunteering a question or answer at any given moment. Vincenzo is worthy of this well-deserved award!”

— Judie Vitiritti-Lynch, AT world language teacher

Coming events Steven Lane

Tyran Williams

“We are all extremely grateful that the injuries sustained by the four innocent victims do not appear to be life-threatening and that they are all on the mend. I thank all the law enforcement agencies involved in this situation for their assistance. Within minutes, hundreds of police officers from across the county descended on the mall and quickly brought a chaotic situation under control.”

The next court appearance for Williams is scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 20. The next court appearance for Lane is scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 19. Both cases will be heard in front of Judge John Kinsella.

Friday, Jan. 7 and 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 all ages. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Saturday, Jan. 8 Vaccine clinic From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, the Illinois Department of Public Health is bringing a vaccine clinic to the library for people 12 years of age and older. Walk-ins are welcome. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. IDPH Hotline: 833-6211284.

Monday, Jan. 10-31 Story time on Zoom From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, stories, songs and more. Geared toward ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.

Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Monday, Jan. 10 Start the new year with meditation Starting at 7 p.m. on Zoom via the Addison Public Library, Nirav Sheth has been inspiring audiences to practice a simple meditation technique.

Bring joy, peace, positivity, and relaxation into your daily life. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-5433617.

Slices of life

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Reflections on 2021, stepping forward to ’22 By

JILL PERTLER Columnist

Would I want to live out the life I’d planned? Yes. Of course I would. That got taken from me and that will never change. This life I am living is not what I planned; it’s what I have, still.

And in looking ahead to 2022, I can say firmly and unabashedly that I look forward to the future.

I couldn’t say that a year ago, but I can with resolute confidence now.

Bring it on 2022. Let’s grow together.

Let’s meet some new friends. Let’s dance and laugh and live this life.

With that, I offer a huge thanks to all of you who have made this new me possible.

Your support has been lifechanging. Big hugs.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She invites readers to follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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It’s that time of year. Out with the old, in with the new. It would be an understatement to say that I welcome the new. It would more of an understatement that I still mourn the old. But I’m getting there.

It’s been a year of hardship for me as well as a year of healing. Mostly healing. When I look back to last January, I can honestly say I was walking around in a complete fog. It’s a wonder I got out of bed, much less wrote columns—which I did. I didn’t miss a one.

I think meeting those deadlines helped in ways I didn’t understand at the time. They forced me to do something—anything. That, in turn got me up each morning. It made me shower and get dressed and pretend to exert some normalcy in a life that was anything but normal at the time.

People were counting on me to tap out 600 or so words each week and I think that helped to keep me going.

People were counting on me—at a time when I couldn’t count on myself, when I couldn’t, or wouldn’t—do something for me, because I didn’t have it in me. I was exhausted.

Beyond that, honestly.

There was no gas in the tank.

I felt completely empty. Still do, sometimes, but the emptiness is slowly dissipating. The tank is slowly being replenished. It’s been a process.

It is a process.

And in the end, I have not only the growth and the renewal of my life, but I have my written words. Columns that came out of the depths of grief as well as the depths of healing and finding life anew. Columns demonstrating the miracle of hope.

The miracle of the continuance of life.

My written words helped keep me alive. I’m so glad they helped others, but just as much they helped me.

I guess what I’m trying to say is “Thank you.” In so many ways, this column kept me going. Kind messages and emails from readers kept me afloat. They kept my head above water at a time when I wasn’t sure whether I’d drown or not.

When I think about how far I’ve come, tears stream down my face. I can’t stop them and don’t think I’d want to. I’ve learned that tears can cleanse. Tears can heal. And 2021 has been a year of healing for me, as I hope it has been for others.

I hope I never have to repeat this growth, but now that I’m going into 2022, I’m glad for all the lessons, all the heartache and all the pain. Because pain can become strength. Heartache can become joy. Lessons can help you become the teacher.

I can boldly say I am not the same person I was a year ago; she is but a shadow of me. I look no different from the outside, but my inside has changed most completely.

Would I go back to my old self, my old me? I’m not sure I could anymore.

When you change, you change.

Junior Sara Stout (No. 22) of the Willowbrook girls basketball team is pictured while making a game-tying shot during last week’s game against Wheaton North at the Bill Neibch Falcon Classic. Stout’s basket tied the score at 41-41 with about six minutes left in the fourth quarter. Stout added another basket less than two minutes later to give the Warriors a 45-41 lead.

Wheaton North then scored nine straight points to take a 50-45 lead. The Falcons went on to beat Willowbrook 60-50, handing the Warriors their first loss of the season. Stout scored nine points in the loss to the Falcons.

Willowbrook finished the tournament with a 71-58 win over Waubonsie Valley on Dec. 28. The Warriors, who won the thirdplace trophy at Wheaton North’s event, completed the holiday competition with an overall record of 13-1.

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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 Dec. 28 Omar R. Lopez-Carrillo, 39, of Addison, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 1-100 block of W. Elizabeth at 5:04 p.m.

A 27-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1100 block of Green Valley at 5:16 p.m.

Dec. 27 Yasmine M. Stoutmire, 27, of Addison, was charged with endangering the life/health of a child in the 600 block of N. Meadows at 6:02 a.m.

Dec. 26 A 27-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of S. Villa at 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 24 Police said Karan Suri, 26, of Woodridge, was issued a warrant in the 2400 block of W. Lake at 3:40 a.m.

Dec. 23 Alan E. Garcia, 27, of Northbrook, was charged with battery, resisting or obstructing a police officer and disorderly conduct.

Dec. 22 A 37-year-old Addison man was

charged with two counts of domes- of Addison, was charged with DUI tic battery and theft in the 900 block near Lake and Lincoln at 8:36 p.m. of Wellington at 12:15 a.m.

Dec. 12 Dec. 21 Miguel A. Sosa, 44, of Addison, Montese S. Holder, 23, of Plain- was charged with two counts of DUI field, was charged with speeding 30 in the 700 block of N. 10th at 1:01 to 39 mph over the limit and was is- a.m. sued a warrant in the 500 block of Dec. 11 N. Addison at 11:07 p.m.

Sarah L. Else, 35, of Plano, was charged with electronic harassment.

Dec. 20 A 23-year-old Addison woman Elijah M. Davis, 22, of Chicago, was issued a warrant and charged was charged with two counts of dowith driving while license suspend- mestic battery in the 200 block of S. ed in the 700 block of Lake Manor Hale at 4:07 p.m. at 10:52, p.m.

Gennaro DeMarco, 68, of Itasca, Dec. 9 Darwin Javier Galvez-Torres, was charged with DUI and no insurance near Lake and Foxdale at 11 27, of Villa Park, was charged with criminal trespassing to state land p.m. near Addison and Blecke at 10:54 a.m.

Dec. 19 Kierra L. Davis, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with DUI at 7:50 p.m. Dec. 6 A 35-year-old Addison man was Bartosz P. Kozmic, 35, of Darien, was charged with DUI and follow- charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 700 block of Briar ing too closely at 1:47 a.m. at 7:50 p.m.

Dec. 18 Andrzej Silezin, 57, of Addison, Dec. 5 Irene Belmontes, 30, of Streamwas charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed and no insurance in wood, was charged with DUI at 6:14 the 100 block of N. Lombard at 1:41 p.m.

Tomas Morones-Padilla, 25, of a.m.

Addison, was charged with possession of a controlled substance in the Dec. 17 Arthur I. Perez, 30, of Chicago, 100 block of S. Lincoln at 1:01 a.m. was charged with two counts of DUI and possession of cannabis near Dec. 3 Startisha Gillespie, 36, of AddiLake and Villa at 12:42 a.m. son, was charged with two counts of resisting a police officer, aggravated Dec. 14 A 22-year-old Addison man was battery/great bodily harm and agcharged with two counts of domes- gravated IVC felonies, while Vongia tic battery in the 400 block of W. Weathers, 40, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of resisting Stevens at 1:06 a.m. a police officer, aggravated battery of a government official/employee Dec. 13 Feliciano Garcia-Velazquez, 44, and aggravated assault in the 1-100 block of N. Church at 1:46 a.m.

Villa Park Dec. 25 A complainant in the 500 block of W. North reported at 9:44 p.m. that a subject was making threats towards them.

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Dec. 24 Daniel La Rosa, 36, of Elmwood Park, was issued a citation for conspiracy/leaving the scene

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78492 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 20, 2021 wherein the business firm of TAVO’S WELDING (REPAIR), 10 N. HIGHVIEW AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Sarahi Soto, 10 N Highview Avenue, Addison, IL 60101.

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of an accident involving damage to an attended vehicle and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near W. North and Michigan at 12:30 p.m.

A complainant in the 1-100 block of E. Park reported at 9:41 p.m. that a subject was saying obscene comments to them.

Dec. 23 Theft was reported at a fitness center in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt at 8:56 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed the lock from their locker and stole cash from their wallet.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 10:24 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed items from display shelves and left the store without paying for the items.

Dec. 22 Faris R. Lufty, 49, of Lisle, was charged with criminal trespass to a building at a store in the 1-100 block of E. St. Charles at 11:18 p.m.

A complainant in the 900 block of W. North reported at 3:25 p.m. that a subject was harassing them.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North at 5:39 p.m. A complainant reported that two unknown suspects removed multiple items from display shelves and left the store without paying for the items.

Dec. 21 Jose A. Delatorre, 46, of Addison, was charged with conspiracy/ leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to an attended vehicle, failure to give aid or information at an attended accident involving vehicle damage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance near W. North and N. Michigan at 1:06 p.m.

A 24-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1-100 block of E. Elm at 4:29 p.m.

Dec. 20 Theft was reported at a clothing store in the 200 block of W. North at 2:06 p.m. A complainant reported that two unknown suspects removed a wallet from the complainant’s purse.

A complainant near S. Oakland and E. Highland reported at 3:32 p.m. that a subject was attempting to hit them with their vehicle.

Dec. 19 Police said Corey D. Avilez, 38, of Chicago, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County in the 600 block of W. Ridge at 9:33 p.m.

A complainant at a business in the 300 block of E. Kenilworth reported at 11:30 p.m. that a subject bit the complainant on the hand.

The complainant did not want to press charges.

Fraud According to information provided last week by the Villa Park

Police Department, police reported eight incidents of residents being a victim of fraud.

Unemployment benefits identity theft According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported one incident of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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.

Dec. 28, 12:49 p.m. in the 900 block of Brookwood Street, a complainant reported an unknown suspect made a fraudulent charge on the complainant’s debit card without authorization. This case is under investigation. BEPC2101112.

Dec. 27, 12:33 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., the complainants reported two iPhones of the complainants, were missing when the complainants were in Wisconsin and one of the iPhones was tracked to a local gas station, and returned.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2101109.

Dec. 27, 8:09 p.m. near W. Jefferson Street and Barron Street, Aurelio Fabian-Garcia, 52, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, no insurance, no valid driver’s license, and transportation or possession of open alcohol by the driver.

BEPC2101110.

Dec. 26, 9:06 a.m. in the 800 block of Thomas Drive, Marco A. Lopez, 36, of Franklin Park, was arrested for felony theft. BEPC2101107.

Dec. 26, 8:50 p.m. in the 600 block of W. Irving Park Road, Izabel L. Moreno, 20, of Northlake, was arrested for a failure to appear warrant.

BEPC2101108.

Dec. 25, 3:10 a.m. in the 300 block of W. Hillside Drive, Romeo Ocampo Benitez, 48, was arrested for disorderly conduct and breach of peace.

BEPC21001104.

Dec. 25, 9:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Bernice Drive, Rafael Garcia Contreras, 48, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, transportation or possession of open alcohol by the driver, and no insurance.

BEPC2101105.

Dec. 24, 9:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Grove Avenue, Terrel McCauley, 39, was arrested for a failure to appear warrant. BEPC2101102.

Dec. 24, 8:38 p.m. in the 200 block of W. Main St., the complainant reported a known suspect struck the glass door located on the southeast corner of the business, causing criminal damage to the property. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2101103.

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Montini Catholic celebrates $100,000 Scholarship Club Montini Catholic proudly recognizes the first eight members of its Class of 2022’s $100,000 Scholarship Club. The club includes students who have received $100,000+ in academic scholarship offers during their quests for college offers. So far, Montini Catholic seniors have accumulated close to $2.5 million in academic scholarship offers.

The number of members and the total of offers is expected to grow as the school year progresses.

Congratulations to the following seniors:

Sarah Ernat (Lombard) Sacred Heart School $28,000 Academic Merit Scholarship, $1,000 Husky Legacy - Northern Illinois University; $100,000 Presidential Scholarship, $500 Visit Grant, $500 Priority Admissions Grant - Olivet Nazarene University

Sebastian Jara (Lombard) St. Pius X Parish School $88,000 Presidential Scholarship, $500 Early Action Scholarship - Elmhurst College; $100,000 Presidential Scholarship, Aniyah Ashford MacArthur $10,000 Catholic Heritage Award - Loyola Middle School University; $127,600 University of Dayton $96,000 President’s Scholarship - Bradley Scholarships - University of Dayton; University; $108,000 Valparaiso Board of $74,424 Mark Twain Non-Resident Tuition Directors Scholarship - Valparaiso University Waiver - University of Missouri

Ned Kalata St. Mary of Gostyn $116,000 Vice President’s Scholarship and Catholic High School Award - Saint Louis University; $96,000 Trustee Distinguished Scholarship - St. Norbert;

Scholarship - St. Norbert; $88,000 Scholarship - Buena Vista University

Varshika Karthi (Addison) St. Philip the Apostle $88,000 Loyola Scholarship, $10,000 Catholic Heritage Award - Loyola University; $24,500 North Central College Scholarship - North Central College

Katie Peters Everest Academy $72,000 Benedictine College Scholarship - Benedictine College; $60,000 Dean’s Scholarship - Franciscan University of Steubenville; $120,000 Trustee Scholarship - University of Dallas; $36,000 Sr. Thomas Welder Scholarship - University of Mary; $20,000 Trustee’s Merit Award - Belmont Abbey College

Tommy May O’Neill Middle School $40,000 Regents Scholarship, $10,000 Catholic Heritage Scholarship - Loyola University; $68,000 John F. Kennedy

Jessica Watts (Lombard) Divine Infant Jesus School $92,000 Catholic Heritage Scholarship - DePaul University; $84,000 Presidential Scholarship - Dominican University

Jim Peterik to perform Coming events at ATHS studio theater Join the Addison Center for the Arts on Thursday, Feb. 10 to welcome Grammy award winner Jim Peterik of The Ides of March to the Addison Trail Studio Theater Stage located inside Addison Trail High School, at 213 N. Lombard Road. Experience the music and the stories of Jim Peterik along with guitars from his private collection in this intimate setting of the studio theater.

You may remember Jim Peterik from The Ides of March as the singer/ songwriter of one of rock-and-roll’s most iconic songs, “Vehicle.” Over the years Jim’s songs have garnered 18 Top 10 Billboard spots and have sold more than 30 million copies, earning him a Grammy(TM), a People’s Choice award, an Oscar nomination, and multiple gold and platinum RIAA commendations. These songs are among everyone’s favorites and are all instantly recognizable. His collaborations with .38 Special – “Caught Up In You,” “Hold On Loosely,” and “Rockin’ Into The Night,” to name a few, vaulted to the top of the charts. Jim has collaborated with Sammy Hagar in writing the movie theme song “Heavy Metal” and has collaborated with Survivor on the Rocky movie theme song “Eye of the Tiger.”

Over the years Jim has collected quite an arsenal of guitars, more than 140 of them, and he says, “they all have a story.” Hear the music and some of the stories that inspired the songs and see some of Jim’s guitars on stage up close and personal from his private vault.

Don’t miss this intimate musical presentation with rock-and-roll legend Jim Peterik. Support the Addison Center for the Arts with your attendance and make the guitar hero, singer songwriter in your family happy this Valentine’s Day with this experience.

Only 100 tickets will be sold so reserve yours early for Thursday, Feb. 10 at: www.AddisonCenterForTheArts.org and Eventbrite.

Joliet Diocese seeks grant applicants for humanitarian programs The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) of the Diocese of Joliet is now accepting applications for its local grant program.

Applications should be mailed by Tuesday, March 1.

The CCHD is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ “…to bring

Tuesday, Jan. 11 • How to master the phone and video interview From 10-11 a.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, the People’s Resource Center will help attendees learn about the unique challenges of phone and video interviews as well as strategies to be successful. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-543-3617.

• Book discussion: Before We Were Yours

by Lisa Wingate Starting at 7 p.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, based on one of America’s most notorious real-life scandals, this riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 • Polar Bear story time Polar Bear story time will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-543-3617.

• Virtual lunch and learn: Circular economy 101 Starting at 11 a.m. on Zoom via the Addison Public Library, work together to propose ideas for people to minimize waste, increase efficiency, and close resource and energy loops.

We’ll make designing circular systems real! Plant Chicago was established in 2011 as the anchor for the project known as The Plant, a collaborative community of food businesses on the southwest side of Chicago.

good news to the poor… release to captives… sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free,” (Luke 4:18).

To ensure CCHD funds are used in keeping with Catholic moral and social teaching, all organizations applying must go through a multi-step review process.

To apply, visit dioceseofjoliet.org to find a grant application explaining the criteria to receive the funds.

Info: addisonlibrary.org or call

630-543-3617.

slip socks. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Thursday, Jan. 13 • Chair yoga Starting at 10 a.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, certified yoga instructor Marti Lahood will guide you through one of the gentlest forms of yoga, emphasizing breath awareness and relaxation.

Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Ongoing events Storytime inside From 10-10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Feb. 3 at the Addison Public Library, Storytime inside is geared toward ages birth-3, but all ages welcome. Please register for each session separately. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-543-3617.

• Cricut Design Space basics: Monograms From 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, learn the basics of Cricut Design Space—the designing software for the Cricut Maker cutting machine. This class will teach you how to create a custom monogram using the text tool and uploading images. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Friday, Jan. 14 Creative Studio drop-in help From 2-4 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, need help with a Creative Studio project? Drop-in to get assistance from staff. Equipment and staff help will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-543-3617.

Saturday, Jan. 15 Essentrics: Dynamic stretching Starting at 10 a.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, Essentrics® is a low-impact, full-body workout that is safe for all ages and fitness levels and helps you improve flexibility. Wear comfortable clothes.

We workout in bare feet or non-

¡Hola! (drop-in) Join the Addison Public Library on Thursdays from 10:43 to 11:15 a.m. for an in-person bilingual story time in Spanish and English. Dropin. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Let’s Move story time From 10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14 and Friday, Jan. 28, at the Addison Public Library, please register for each session separately. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

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 activities about everyday heroes, superheroes, and more. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

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Driver Services facilities closed through Jan. 17 Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases statewide, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments will not conduct in-person transactions— including Driver Services facilities— from Jan. 3, through Jan. 17.

All departments and Driver Services facilities will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 18. White is encouraging the public to visit ilsos.gov for online services. Online transactions will remain open for all departments to

conduct office services, including, but not limited to the following: • Renewing a license plate sticker.

• Renewing a driver’s license or ID card for those who qualify (individuals may call 217-785-1424 to confirm their eligibility or to obtain their PIN).

• Obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card.

• Obtaining a driver record abstract.

• Filing Business Services docu-

ments, such as incorporations and annual reports.

In addition, the Drivers and Vehicles Services hotline phone number will remain open at 800-252-8980.

Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may email adminhearings@ilsos.gov or call 312793-3722 or 217-782-7065.

As a reminder, White has extended all driver’s license and ID card expiration dates to March 31. This extension does not apply to commercial

driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits.

“After careful consideration and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to close all Driver Services facilities beginning Jan. 3 through Jan. 17 due to the spike in COVID-19 cases,” said White. “The health and safety of employees and the public remains paramount, and face-to-face transactions potentially increase the further spread of the virus. Our goal is to safely reopen all offices and Driver Services facilities on January 18 for face-to-face transactions.”

In addition, White greatly expanded remote renewal for driver’s license and ID card holders. Since this fall, White’s office mailed letters to eligible customers with expired driver’s licenses and ID cards requiring them to renew online, by phone or by mail. The office estimates that this helps to eliminate the need for approximately 1 million people to visit a facility.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.

For more information, visit ilsos. gov.

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Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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CLUES ACROSS 1. __ de Mornay, actress 8. Surrenders 13. Omission 14. The white poplar 15. They become butterflies 19. Used to chop 20. Select 21. Volcanic craters 22. Consumer price index 23. Utilize 24. “True Blood” actress Paquin 25. Got up 26. Sank in 30. Retail 31. Giants 32. Most bald 33. Changes color 34. Unit of loudness 35. Undresses 38. Fathers 39. Learned skill 40. Remove qualification 44. Covered with frost 45. Speak up 46. Nowhere to be found 47. Part of surgery (abbr.)

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First Omicron variant COVID-19 cases in DuPage County residents confirmed

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The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announced Dec. 27 that the first known cases of the Omicron variant in DuPage County were reported.

The DCHD received Illinois Department of Public Health data including 16 DuPage County residents with the Omicron variant identified, with the earliest positive test collected on Dec. 8.

At this time, none of the Omicron variant cases of COVID-19 have been reported as hospitalized or deceased.

COVID-19 activity remains at very high levels with Delta and Omicron variants predominantly circulating in DuPage County and statewide.

Vaccination is crucial to reducing transmission of COVID-19 and preventing the emergence of new variants.

“It was only a matter of time before the Omicron variant arrived in DuPage County,” said Karen Ayala, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) executive director. “We want to remind residents that we have the tools to stop the spread of these highly contagious variants. Tools such as COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster shots, wearing a high-quality face mask, maintaining 6-feet distance from others, getting tested when you have symptoms or before you gather, and increasing the flow of fresh air in indoor spaces.”

COVID-19 vaccines are widely

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It was only a matter of time before the Omicron variant arrived in DuPage County. We want to remind residents that we have the tools to stop the spread of these highly contagious variants.”

– Karen Ayala

available throughout DuPage County for all residents 5 years or older.

Eligible teens aged 16-17 can get a Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot and everyone 18 years or older may choose which COVID-19 vaccine they receive as a booster shot.

Anyone age 5 years or older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and can find an appointment by going to www.vaccines.gov.

No-cost testing remains available.

For more information on testing locations, visit www.dupagehealth. org/covid19testing. For more information on COVID-19 in DuPage County, visit www.dupagehealth. org/covid19.

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We provide an educational experience that honors differences and focuses on strengths and goodness. Children are encouraged to make choices, develop their talents, and understand the role God plays in the world around them. We strive to educate the whole child.

Children will be free to play, explore, and imagine in the course of a child-oriented day. Our faith-centered, child-focused, family-sensitive preschool seeks to develop a loving relationship with God and all those around us with love, justice, peace, and service. All are welcome.

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Fenton’s Annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert

At the helm

ALL PHOTOS SUBMITTED Rock Valley Publishing

Band Director Garett George leads Fenton student musicians at the 96th Annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert. The students wore masks, often with holes to fit the mouthpiece of their instruments.

The side-steppers

These members of vocal choir perform a few steps as part of Fenton’s 96th Annual Holiday Concert.

Top brass

These trumpet players wear masks with holes in them so the mouthpiece of their instrument can fit through, allowing them to keep their masks on during the concert.

At Fenton’s concert

Sophomore Roza Grochal is pictured here playing the saxophone at Fenton’s Holiday Concert.

Dancer and Prancer

Seniors Hema Patel (left) and Riya Patel are front and center as the Fenton Choir sing and dance at Fenton’s Holiday Concert.

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Hospitals restrict visitation due to rise in COVID-19 Because of the rise in COVID-19 cases and to protect patients, staff and the community, Edward-Elmhurst Health (EEH) is now restricting routine visitation at all of its locations.

No routine visitors will be allowed in EEH hospitals (Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health) or other settings until further notice.

Adult patients with an appointment or visiting EEH physician offices, ambulatory care centers, emergency departments or immediate cares must come alone.

Companions or care partners who remain must wait in their vehicle.

Exceptions for approved care partners will be taken into consideration.

All public areas of EEH’s build-

ings, including cafes, coffee shops, gift shops and common waiting areas, will be closed to patients and approved care partners.

Exceptions for specific patient populations: • Pediatric patients.

• Minors (under age 18) at an outpatient appointment or Emergency Department or Immediate Care visit may be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian.

• Pediatric inpatients, including patients on the general Pediatric Unit, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit), Special Care Nursery and patients under the age of 18, may have two parents/legal guardians present.

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Routine visitors are not allowed in the ICU. • The need for visitors based on extenuating circumstances, such as end of life or a significant change in status, will be determined by staff.

• Mother-baby/labor and delivery.

Patients may have one care partner.

If the patient is diagnosed with COVID-19 or awaiting test results, the care partner must remain in the patient’s room for the duration of the visit.

Extenuating circumstances: • If the visit or appointment cannot be completed without the presence of a care partner because of a patient’s physical or mental condition, or other limitations, an exception may be made.

• Exceptions will be managed by

the leadership of each department.

Care partners who have been approved due to extenuating circumstances must meet the following requirements: • Pass a visitor screening upon entry.

• No active COVID infection.

• No exposure to COVID in the last 14 days.

• Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), physical

distancing and hand hygiene requirements. Must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth at all times.

Care partners or visitors refusing to comply will be asked to leave.

• Remain in the patient’s room at all times.

For more information, visit www.

EEHealth.org. To discuss a potential exception, contact staff caring for the patient or call EEH Patient Experience at 331-221-0196.

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Serving Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard & Villa Park

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Holy Spirit. You who make me see everything and who show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrongs that are done to me and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. In this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory Amen.

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Mount Carmel Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity, Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me here you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (say three times). Amen.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900-669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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$4 U Call Its $8 and Under beer/wine/liquor $6 Martini Menu $5 Gourmet Cheeseburger $8 Bacon Wrapped Mushrooms

live Jazz duo Saturday, Jan. 8th Starts at 7pm

36 Drafts & 350 Bourbons, Scotches & Whiskeys FRIDAY’S/Karaoke $4 Stella Draft $5 Jameson Shot $5 Tito’s Cocktails $5 Jack Cocktails $20 Truly Buckets $5 Pepper & Egg ‘Wich

THURSDAY’S

$3 Drafts $8 and Under 1/2 Off any $20 or more Bourbon, Scotch or Whiskey Half Price Bottles of Wine (25 to choose from) $5 Pulled Pork ‘Wich $8 Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

SATURDAY’S/UFC-Boxing PPV $4 Sam Seasonal Draft $5 Proper Twelve Shot $5 Kettel One Cocktails $20 Modelo Buckets $5 Sebastian BLT ‘Wich $8 Bacon Croquettes

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KARAOKE IS BACK! Hey Karaoke Fans Karaoke is Back!!

Every Friday Night 8pm ‘til Midnight