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Teachers strike averted

Addison School District 4 teachers, Board approve contract

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After nearly seven months of negotiations, the Addison School District 4 Board of Education and the Addison Teachers’ Association approved a new four-year contract last week at a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23. District 4 Superintendent John Langton said the meeting was scheduled as a discussion, but progress toward an agreement quickly grew until a 4% pay increase in each of the next four years was finalized.

“The Addison teachers are pleased that we finally have a contract,” said union co-President Bob Wojtas. “The support we received from our community has been fantastic.”

The 327 union members working at the district’s nine schools – including Addison Early Learning Center, Ardmore Elementary, Army Trail Elementary, Fullerton Elementary, Lake Park Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Stone Elementary, Wesley Elementary and Indian Trail Junior High School -- had been working since June under the terms of an expired contract.

With nearly 4,000 students, mostly from Addison but also serving some from Bensenville, Itasca, Lombard, Villa Park and Wood Dale, the District was facing a possible teachers strike as early as Thursday, Oct. 24.

The union had filed a notice through the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board of their intent to strike.

The teachers union contended that District 4 had the lowest pay of any school district in DuPage County and lost many teachers to higher-paying districts.

A statement from the union released before the agreement read as follows: “We are in the middle of a teacher shortage. If we are not competitive, we will continue to lose teachers and that means our students lose, our schools lose, and our community will lose.”

The union also pointed out that District 4 has the highest fund surplus of all the elementary school districts in DuPage County, averaging nearly $5.6 million a year.

District officials countered that much of the nearly $47 million reserves are earmarked for infrastructure improvements at the many aging facilities. The surplus ensures that residents will not see any increase in taxes to pay for the repairs and upgrades, according to Langton.

The new contract includes a 4% increase in pay to the union teachers, speech pathologists, social workers, psychologists and media specialists employed at the seven elementary schools, one junior high school and the early learning center before July 1, 2019.

New teachers entering the district with a bachelor’s degree will start

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Columbus Day Queen and her court

Natalie DiCianni (center) prepares to ride the Columbus Day Queen and her Court float at the parade start at State Street and Wacker Drive in Chicago. DiCianni was selected Queen this past summer after competing in a pageant sponsored by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. Her proud father is Addison businessman and DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni.

Natalie is the grand-niece of Addison Village Clerk Lucille Zucchero. Story inside.

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County’s PLT receives funding to continue work on youth substance use The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team (PLT) has been awarded a Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant, which will provide the coalition with five more years of funding to continue working to prevent youth substance use.

The DFC Program provides grants to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use. Recognizing that local problems need local solutions, DFC-funded coalitions engage multiple sectors of the community and employ a variety of environmental strategies to address local substance use problems.

“The renewal of the Drug Free Communities grant indicates both the impact of the PLT over the past five years as well as proving the need to continue working to prevent youth substance use in DuPage,” said Karen Ayala, Executive Director, DuPage County Health Department.

Since the PLT received its first DFC Grant in 2014, significant strides have been made in youth substance use prevention. The rate of DuPage County 12th graders reporting past30-day alcohol use decreased six-percent from 2014 to 2018. During the same time period, according to data collected through the Illinois Youth Survey, the number of 12th graders reporting past-30-day use rates of prescription drugs not prescribed to them decreased two-percent.

The PLT has also advocated for many prevention policies, such as Tobacco 21 and civil-style social host ordinances to reduce underage drinking parties. Recently, the coalition has focused on the prevention of youth vaping and marijuana use and has worked with many local policymakers regarding recreational marijuana prevention policies.

For more information about PLT or to learn how to get involved, visit dupageplt.org.

County Health Department offers Open Enrollment workshops to enroll in a health insurance plan. Anyone who registered for insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace in the past, must review and renew their current health insurance plan during Open Enrollment.

By law, each health insurance plan must cover (at a minimum) essential health benefits, including hospitalizations, doctor visits and prescription medicine. Financial assistance is still available to help lower costs of insurance for individuals meeting the income eligibility criteria.

For more information, DuPage County residents are asked to call (630) 221-7606 to make an appointment to attend a workshop or visit dupagehealth.org/580/Get-DuPage-Covered-2020.

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The DuPage County Health Department is encouraging residents to, ‘Follow Your Dreams, Choose Your Health Plan’, and will offer several enrollment workshops throughout DuPage County. Specially-trained and certified assisters will provide information and enrollment assistance.

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Queen of the Court Natalie DiCianni named Chicago’s Columbus Day Queen

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Just 23 years ago, Natalie DiCianni’s dad proudly announced the arrival of his and his wife Rose’s firstborn child to friends and family. On Monday, Oct. 14, during Chicago’s Columbus Day parade, now-DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni proudly made another announcement. This time, it was that Natalie had been crowned Queen of the 2019 Columbus Day parade.

“The parade was a beautiful day,” Natalie said. “My family was there… and having my dad announce me at the parade was a happy experience that I will take with me through the rest of my life.”

Her beaming dad Pete said announcing his daughter was “one of the proudest moments” of his life.

“I had a great time announcing, in my humble opinion, the prettiest Columbus Day Queen ever – Natalie Rose DiCianni,” he said. Pete is the owner of DiCianni Graphics in Addison.

Natalie is also the grand-niece of Addison Village Clerk Lucille Zucchero.

Natalie was named queen by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, an organization formed in 1952 that sponsors the parade, and according to its website, “serves as a congress for Chicagoland Italian American organizations and a focal point for the community.”

“I have always been present [in the Italian American community] through my father’s association with various organizations, but I wanted to transition into a name of my own,” Natalie said.

After she submitted an initial ap-

plication to the JCCIA, Natalie participated in a pageant, which included an interview and questions about “heritage and social issues.”

“I participated in the pageant with a group of remarkable young women from the community…and we were all asked one question the same: ‘Why should we celebrate Columbus Day?’” she said. “When my ancestors came to America, they went through hardship and discrimination, and persevered. This day is a day to celebrate them, and it was an honor to be able to represent them along with others who experienced the same.”

ABC Channel 7 in Chicago broadcast the parade, which marked its 66th anniversary this year. More than 150 bands, floats and marching groups of all ethnicities participated. Prior to the parade, a Mass at the Shrine of our Lady of Pompeii was celebrated. A reception followed the parade festivities.

As 2019’s Columbus Day Queen, Natalie will attend various events where she will speak about her experiences as a young Italian American and, as she puts it, “the importance of our culture.

“In the future I hope to one day be politically involved and being Columbus Day Queen is a great opportunity to dip my feet in the water.

Public speaking is a difficult obstacle for me,” she said. “That being said, being queen is a growing experience for me, and in the future, even if I don’t pursue politics, my role as Columbus Day Queen forced me to be comfortable being uncomfortable, and that is important for people of my generation.”

Congratulations, Natalie!

Turkey Trot 5K, Drumstick Dash to benefit Swing 4 EveryBODY As the community gears up for the annual Turkey Trot 5K and Drumstick Kids Dash on Thanksgiving morning, the National Association of Park Foundations has been busy seeking a location for its “Swing 4 EveryBODY” and for an organization to get behind it.

The Swing 4 EveryBODY initiative began with the National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF) identifying a need to help make our parks more inclusive to all residents, including those with special needs. The campaign’s goal is to install accessible swings in parks for disabled individuals and bring accessibility and inclusive swings to parks across the nation for every generation.

Addison Foundation rises to the challenge The Addison Park District Parks & Recreation Foundation has taken on the challenge to raise funds to install a special needs swing in the playground at Centennial Park & Recreation Center, outside the offices of Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA). The new swing will enable social interac-

tion between children of all abilities, children with parents and/or grandparents or siblings whose lives are enriched through playing on swings.

The campaign fundraising has been assisted so far with donations from Addison Lions Club, Edward-Elmhurst Health and other individual contributors. Additional funding has been received from a grant from the NAPF. Register now for Turkey Trot 5K, Drumstick Dash The Swing 4 EveryBODY program will be the recipient of the proceeds from this year’s Turkey Trot 5K and Drumstick Dash held Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23. The community is invited to come out to make a positive impact in the community while having fun trotting around the racecourse.

The Turkey Trot steps off at 8 a.m. followed by the Kids Drumstick Dash at 9 a.m. Fees for the Turkey Trot are $25/runner through Nov. 21; $30/runner on race day.

Kids registration is $10 each through Nov. 21; $15 on race day.

To register, visit addisonparks.org or call 630-233-7275.

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Columbus Day Queen Natalie DiCianni is pictured here with her dad, Honorary Parade Marshall Pete DiCianni, who announced her at the storied parade held in downtown Chicago. Stone Park’s Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans selected DiCianni as queen after she competed in a pageant this past August. Pete is the owner of DiCianni Graphics in Addison.

Willis sponsors proposal to cap insulin prices

Fighting to make health care more affordable and accessible, state Rep. Kathy Wills, D-Northlake, is backing new legislation aiming to lower the high costs of insulin, a necessary medication that helps diabetes patients fight back against the condition.

“Insulin is a life and death choice for those who need it, and making sure that it does not cause financial ruin when patients buy it is critical,” Willis said. “This is very personal to me and my family, as my daughter has diabetes and I do not want to imagine a world where she, or anyone else, cannot get the medicine they need.”

Willis is sponsoring Senate Bill 667, a new proposal seeking to caps patients’ insulin payments at $100 a month. This bill is addressing the massive spike in insulin prices, which between 2002 and 2013, outof-pocket costs for insulin increased almost 300%. There are 1.3 million adult diabetics in Illinois, many of whom regularly rely on insulin to maintain their health and quality of life.

Capping inulin costs for the millions of adult diabetics in Illinois follows Willis’s pledge to build a stronger Illinois, which includes more affordable health care for families.

This year, Willis supported major legislation that requires Illinois insurance companies to cover the cost of EpiPens for people under the age

of 18, helping remove another huge financial burden for families with children who suffer from food allergies.

“I am fighting for my daughter and every Illinoisan who lives with diabetes to make their health care more affordable,” Willis said. “Preventing massive price increases on insulin is not only the right thing to do, but the moral one. People’s health should always take priority over insurance company profits.”

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(Continued from front page) at $45,699 per year. They will get a 4% increase in each of the following three years. Those instructors who hold a master’s degree get an additional $2,250. There is also up to an extra $2,500 for teachers who complete additional graduate coursework.

The health benefits remain the same under the new contract. The District will continue to pay 60% of family PPO plans. Single members will see District contributions of 85% toward PPO plans.

The Union contended all along they just wanted “a fair average” for members working in District 4.

“Our community knows we put our students first and it is because of this reason we did not want to stop pushing to negotiate a fair contract,” said Wojtas.

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Duckworth, Durbin announce more than $11 million in funding for firefighter resources

U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin recently announced that more than $11.1 million in federal funding would be granted to communities in the Chicagoland area through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)

Program.

The AFG program provides first-responder organizations access to much-needed emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles and training in an effort to create safer, more prepared communities.

“Firefighters risk their lives and run toward danger when others run away,” Duckworth said. “We owe it to them to make sure they have the best equipment and training, and I’m proud to join Senator Durbin in announcing this funding to help ensure our firefighters have the resources they need to keep their communities

in the Chicagoland area safe.”

“Our nation’s firefighters are called upon day after day to protect our communities and deserve to be equipped with the best training and tools possible to do their jobs,” Durbin said.

“Senator Duckworth and I are

proud to support these federal grant • Bensenville Fire Protection Disprograms and will continue working trict 2: $50,591 to support our state’s firefighters and • City of Elmhurst: $62,636 first responders.”

• City of Oakbrook Terrace: Under this announcement, these $127,810 departments and districts will receive • Village of Villa Park: $29,091 the following amounts to strengthen • York Center Fire Protection Disfire prevention efforts: trict: $180,970.

Roesch nominated for 2020 TIME Dealer of the Year Award Dan Roesch, president of Larry Roesch Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Elmhurst, is among a select group of 49 automobile dealers across the country nominated for the Dan Roesch 2020 TIME Dealer of the Year Award, which will be announced at the 103rd Annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 15, 2020.

Now in its 51st year, the TIME Dealer of the Year Award, , is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly-coveted honors, recognizing both the community service and industry accomplishments of the recipients.

Roesch, 58, was chosen to represent the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) in the national competition by IADA President Pete Sander.

“I was 13 when I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life: be a car dealer,” Roesch said of his early days visiting the dealership of his father, Larry. “And I believe the best thing that the industry has brought to me is the flexibility to do the things that make a difference in so many lives.”

More about Dan Roesch After graduating from Northwood University in Midland, Mich., in 1981 with a degree in automotive marketing, Roesch set out to achieve his dream at his father’s company, which grew from a single DeSoto store founded by his grandfather in 1923.

“I started out as a porter at age 14 doing all the dirty grunt work no one else would do,” he said. “It did not matter to me, as I was at the dealership around all the shiny cars. I later

worked in the body shop, parts room, used vehicle reconditioning and went on to selling vehicles during the summer of my freshman year at college.”

Roesch worked side by side with his father and eventually became a car dealer. Today, he oversees Roesch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Roesch Ford in Bensenville.

“My father and I were very close,” Roesch said. “He was always enthusiastic about charity events and helping others, and when he passed away in August of 2013, people waited an hour and a half to pay their respects.

One man relayed a story of how my father gave him a car when he was homeless so he could get a job, and that he has been giving back ever since.

“My father believed that we are given the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, so we do.

It can be as small as a phone call or a monetary contribution in a person’s time of need. I am blessed to be in an industry that allows me to act upon the instinct that was ingrained in my upbringing.”

About Dylan’s Dream Team And Roesch has made a difference, particularly through his commitment to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

“At age 3, my son Dylan was diagnosed with the genetic disease, cystic fibrosis,” he explained. “I was devastated and didn’t know what to do. I thought to myself, I am not a doctor but a really good car salesman, and I know many wealthy people and vendors. If I can get them all involved and raise a boatload of money, maybe the scientists can find a cure.”

He jumped into action and started Dylan’s Dream Team with the focus of providing funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Chicago.

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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.

of Addison, had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for contempt of court. Baez resisted a peace officer as an attempt to prevent the arrest, according to police.

Oct. 27 Eduardo Esparza, 28, of Cicero, was charged with DUI near Route 83 and North at around 2:03 a.m.

charged with two counts of domestic Oct. 19 battery in the 400 block of N. Iowa at Forgery was reported at a local around 12:01 a.m. store at around 4:57 p.m. Police said unknown suspects used counterfeit Oct. 25 currency to purchase electronics.

Marissa Ford, 36, of Hammond, The suspects left the store with the Ind., was charged with retail theft at electronics. a local store at around 8:34 p.m.

Joshua Snelson, 27, of Chicago, Oct. 18-Oct. 19 was charged with two counts of DUI, Retail theft was reported at a local speeding, improper lane usage and store. Police said unknown suspects no insurance near St. Charles and took several packages of over the Oakland at around 1:34 a.m.

Addison Villa Park Oct. 31 Oct. 26 Police said Javieol A. Baez, 19, A 32-year-old Woodridge man was Oct. 24 Mohammad Asfour, 24, of Bloomingdale, was charged with aggravated assault at a local business at around 12:26 p.m.

Alexander Martinez, 25, of Elk Grove Village, was charged with battery near Villa and Central at around 9:27 p.m.

Steven Zick, 57, of Elmhurst, was charged with retail theft at a local store at around 1:49 p.m.

counter medication marked for sale and left the store without paying for the medication sometime between 10:09 p.m. Oct. 18 and 10:04 p.m. Oct. 19.

Oct. 18 Retail theft was reported at a local store at around 8:05 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect took bottles of whiskey and Jack Daniels marked for sale and left the store with the items without paying.

Mazzochi hosts Health Insurance & Wellness Fair

State Representative Deanne Maz- Department of Insurance, Get Covzochi (R-Elmhurst) is hosting an up- ered Illinois, and other agencies will coming Health Insurance and Well- be available to discuss health insurness Fair for her district residents. ance options, including Medicaid The event is free and will be held and private plans. The open enrollon Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. ment period is from November 1 to to 12 noon at The Taipei Economic December 15 and representatives and Cultural Office (TECO) in West- will be helping residents determine eligibility. Additionally, local hosmont.

Oct. 23 pitals and healthcare organizations “I am committed to helping exAlvaro Carrillo-Garcia, 22, of Addison, was charged with transporta- pand health insurance coverage to will be offering helpful guides, free tion or possession of open alcohol by all my constituents. Every Illinois- brochures and information on the services they offer. a driver, no valid driver’s license, no an deserves to have access to all the Residents are encouraged to mark options the state and private insurers registration plate on vehicle (front or Rep.the Mazzo- their calendars now for this inforfrom rear) and driving without a registra- make available,” said mative event.

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Representatives from the Illinois Kate Stavrou, 28, of Villa Park, was charged with retail theft in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 10:35 a.m.

(Continued from page 5) to running the largest Texas Hold’em time he kept a great attitude, and we Oct. 20-Oct. 21 Theft was reported in the 700 Poker tournament in the state of Illi- went on this journey together.” block of S. Villa. Police said an un- nois with more than 800 people in atknown suspect stole two Hallow- tendance, raising $500,000 per event Continuing father’s commitment to NEDSRA for 11 straight years,” Roesch said.

116 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148 een decorations from the front yard Another charity that is close to In addition, he lobbied in Washsometime between 9 p.m. Oct. 20 ington for support of the charity and Roesch’s heart is the Northeast DuP627-7010 Fax: 627-7027 and 7 a.m. Oct. 21. attended many national events. To- age Special Recreation Association day, Dylan, who is now in his 20s, is (NEDSRA), which provides recOct. 20 Retail theft was reported at a local benefitting greatly from a new drug reational support for children and store at around 6:46 a.m. Police said that “tricks” one of his mutated genes adults with special needs in Addison.

“My father championed this oran unknown suspect took two bottles into behaving normally.

“My son went through so much as ganization throughout his life, and of brandy marked for sale and left the store with the items without paying. a young man,” he said. “The whole we continue to raise funds through the annual Larry Roesch/NEDSRA Golf Classic, now in its 28th year,” he said.

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Slices of life

Going home

Nearly a decade ago, my 80-yearold dad sensed quiet and a lack of activity upstairs and felt a worried edginess creep under his skin. He headed up the basement stairs and was about halfway toward the top when the doorbell rang.

Standing outside were his neighbor and my mom. The neighbor found her wandering next door, on his driveway, appearing lost. She had her purse, but wore only slippers on her feet. Although it was December in Minnesota, she had no coat. When the neighbor asked what she was doing, she told him she was just going home.

When the neighbor pointed toward my mom’s own front door, she showed no recollection of familiarity. She looked at the building and saw a strange house, not home.

Home. It’s a concept we all understand. Everyone wants a home to go to. A place to call one’s own. A place to feel safe. Home is a comfortable haven.

Even in advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, my mom understood the concept of home. And, she knew with certainty she wanted to go there. Trouble was, she was technically home; she just didn’t recognize it. To this day, that knowledge breaks my heart.

Alzheimer’s is a disease known for robbing one’s memories, but it takes so much more. Memories constitute our concept of family, friends, life, home – the things that make us who we are.

My mom understood to the very core of her being that she needed to go home, but she didn’t know how to get there. The nice elderly gentleman she found living with her (my dad and her husband of 49 years) couldn’t seem to help her.

So, when he wasn’t looking, she grabbed her purse and exited out the front door, looking for a location that didn’t exist– yet did exist all at the same time – which is about as illogical and confounding as Alzheimer’s.

The situation became unsafe, and we found a new place for her to live.

It was beautiful. It was safe, and the people there were equipped to provide the care she needed. We called it her new home, but she didn’t buy our rhetoric. God bless her for

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that. The Alzheimer’s stole nearly everything, but it couldn’t steal her spunk. She knew when she was being conned.

By this time, she believed she was a young girl – her home was back on the farm where she grew up. She shared memories and stories related to her days there until they were reduced to one incident when she was nearly run over by a tractor.

She told us about it over and over; each time like it was the first telling. I imagine it ran over and over in her mind, like the cheese that stands alone: the one memory that remained.

We, her family, were foreign to her. When we visited, she knew we belonged to her, somehow. She knew we were familiar, but as a young girl longing to return home to the farm, she simply had no place for a husband, daughters and grandchildren.

Still, she asked, every visit, for us to take her home. “I just want to go home,” she’d say. And my heart would break a little each time because I understood Alzheimer’s had stolen any home on earth from her.

While here she’d never get there.

And as the disease took over, we had to let her go, as painful as that was. We had to say goodbye – for now.

It’s been more than nine years she’s been gone. And I can finally write about it.

Because as much as I miss her, I believe she did go home. She is home. She found the refuge she so stubbornly sought. And, finally, in that realization, I have found a sliver of peace.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Lizzadro Museum celebrates grand reopening in Oak Brook New location features more space for exhibits, activities, special events The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, a longstanding fixture in Chicagoland’s cultural landscape, is reopening to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in a new and improved space at 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook. The reopening presents visitors from both near and far the opportunity to rediscover the wonders of lapidary art—hand carved stone, minerals and gemstones— and will include the launch of a new Chang jade exhibition, featuring a rare five-foot jade pagoda from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.

“We’re thrilled to welcome visitors to experience our new location in Oak Brook,” said Dorothy Asher, Museum Director. “With improved exhibits and more space for educational programs, private rentals and a dedicated research library, our new home better equips us to share our unique collection of lapidary art with a new generation of art enthusiasts and museum goers.”

Visitors will experience the newly designed galleries, featuring multi-media installations for a more interactive experience, and the reveal of the world-class Chang jade collection, with a rare five-foot jade pagoda and exceptional Chinese jade carvings. A ribbon cutting ceremony will also take place to officially open the new building. Invited guests include the Oak Brook Board of Trustees and community dignitaries.

“With the grand reopening of Lizzadro Museum in Oak Brook, we’re proud to support such a terrific organization that will allow visitors to not only have fun discovering gem treasures but learn about earth science and rocks and minerals from around the

world,” said David Carlin, President & CEO, Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce.

Lizzadro Museum closed its Elmhurst location in May of this year to prepare to move to its current new home in Oak Brook. In addition to space for special exhibits and educational activities, the new location offers additional free parking and houses the entire collection on one floor, improving accessibility for all guests.

“We’re delighted the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art continues to be a gem of a museum for DuPage County residents and families, as well as for domestic and international visitors,” said Beth Marchetti, Executive Director, DuPage Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “The offerings at the museum and gift shop make this a very unique stop for guests to DuPage.”

The new Oak Brook location also features a 1,000-square-foot multi-purpose room that is available to rent for a range of special events.

With large windows with floods of natural light, an adjoining patio overlooking a scenic park, and state-of-the-art LED screen, the rental space is a memorable setting for any special private event.

Lizzadro Museum first opened in Elmhurst in 1962 and housed one of the largest collections of lapidary art in the world, courtesy of founder and lapidary collector Joseph Lizzadro. It has remained a familyrun institution since with deep roots in the greater Chicagoland area.

For more information about visiting or supporting Lizzadro Museum, a nonprofit institution, visit lizzadromuseum.org.

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Pressure on property taxes mounts for towns across Illinois amid pension burden Editor’s note: This story, provided by the non-partisan Better Government Association—a non-profit news organization based in Chicago—focuses on how pension burdens are putting pressure on property taxes and the ability to provide services in Illinois municipalities.

By Tim Jones and Jared Rutecki BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

In the heart of Illinois, the city of Peoria cut its workforce by almost one-fifth to pay its annual obligations for police and firefighter pensions. In northern Illinois, Waukegan is selling bonds to keep the city operating.

In the east, Danville closed one of its four fire stations following mounting pension bills. And in the state capital, Springfield—for the first time—is pouring every dollar it collects in property taxes into public safety pensions.

All across Illinois, in many of the small towns and larger cities that manage some 650 independent police and fire retirement systems, those funds have placed an increasingly tightening vise on municipal finances.

Much of the focus on the pension problem in Illinois has been on the massive liabilities facing the five statewide funds as well as Chicago’s citywide pensions. But in many ways, the more pressing pension

issues can be found in the towns in every corner of the state.

In Illinois’ 28 largest cities beyond Chicago—those with populations of 50,000 or more—the rate of pension payment increases has outstripped the growth of property tax revenue by a factor of about 10 since 2012, a Better Government Association review of financial and pension documents shows.

Five cities saw a net decline in property tax revenue between 2012 and 2018, while eight reported a cumulative gain of less than 10 percent.

During the same time period, the median increase of pension payments to the police retirement systems jumped roughly 53 percent; for firefighters it was about 58 percent.

Illinois has imposed a structure for police and firefighter pensions that is inherently inefficient but also distinct from the problems facing the statewide funds. Some cities, many downstate, are hampered by declining tax bases as people and jobs leave. A town’s hands are tied with how it invests pension cash as well as the small size of its pension pools.

“No one would set up a system like this if they had it to do it again,” said Brad Cole, executive director of the Illinois Municipal League.

On average, the pensions are funded at 55 percent, which is 21 percentage points below the 2000 average.

There is no single city that perfectly

exemplifies Illinois’ pension predicament. There is, however, a common bottom line: mounting pressure on property taxes.

‘Completely unsustainable’ National surveys have shown Illinois near the top in terms of property taxes, mostly the result of the state being near the bottom in supporting public education. Pension demands are putting even more pressure on property taxes, forcing city leaders to make tough choices about cutting back on services or adding to the tax bills.

“There’s not enough natural growth in our revenue sources to keep up with pension costs, and, at some point, citizens say enough is enough and you can’t raise taxes,” said Bill McCarty, who as Springfield’s budget director for more than eight years has seen up close the slow strangulation of the city’s finances.

Last year every dollar of property tax revenue collected in Springfield went into the pension funds. Next year the bill will go up another $1.4 million, he said. Over 20 years, the cumulative effect of pension obligations is projected to exceed property tax collections by nearly $270 million.

“That’s completely unsustainable,” McCarty said.

Amid the increased pressure on municipalities, Gov. J.B. Pritzker

earlier this month proposed a partial solution: consolidate the investment operations of the funds, with the intent of saving money and improving the financial returns on investments.

The current system, the governor said, reveals the individual funds, on the whole, are “underperforming by nearly $1 million per day. That’s not just a missed opportunity — that’s a hole these funds are digging deeper every year.”

State lawmakers are expected to consider the measure during the fall veto session, which started Oct. 28.

While many mayors and budget officials applaud the governor’s bill, there is a general belief that this step is not the cavalry coming to the rescue. The numbers—unfunded liabilities, annual cost increases, state-mandated funding targets, longer life expectancy—are too daunting to be tamed by consolidation alone.

“You need to have structural reform to what the pensions look like going forward if there’s any chance for the municipalities to survive and not end up like the state of Illinois, where you’re dropping into 20 or 30 percent for the funding level,” said Reid Ottesen, the longtime village manager in suburban Palatine.

Amanda Kass of the University of Illinois at Chicago, who for years has been monitoring the performance of police and firefighter pensions, notes

that while the state has its own serious problems with more than $130 billion in unfunded liabilities and an average funding level of about 40 percent, one of the lowest among the states, local governments have fewer tools to maintain the public safety pensions. The urgency, for them, is greater.

‘A hornet’s nest with a snake inside’ “It’s a hornet’s nest with a snake inside,” said Kass, associate director of the Government Finance Research Center at UIC’s College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs.

“If total revenue isn’t keeping pace with the year-to-year increase,” Kass said about the strain on municipalities, “we know that more revenue is having to be devoted to making pension payments. Which means service cuts, or not addressing service or infrastructure needs.”

What’s more, the obstacles are rooted in the demographic and economic disparities that define Illinois, a state where nine out of 10 counties are losing population and job growth is increasingly gravitating to metropolitan Chicago.

In Rockford, the city’s cost to maintain the police pension fund jumped 82 percent between 2012 and 2018, according to Rockford’s finan-

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cial reports. The firefighter payments doubled.

In 2012, the city was spending $9.6 million on public safety pensions. In 2020, the budgeted amount is $20 million, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said. In 2025, he said, it will rise to $26 million. And by 2030, it will consume all of the city’s property taxes, which is the primary revenue source of the general fund.

The city implemented a utility tax to help relieve the pressure, but it’s not

enough.

Throughout the past seven years, McNamara said, the property tax levy has remained flat and now the city is approaching a breaking point.

“Something has to be done in the short term and long term to allow municipalities that are the size of Rockford to have some breathing room or some relief from these pension obligations,” McNamara said.

“They’re growing at an exponential rate that we just simply can’t keep

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up with. We can only cut so much staff before we have to cut core city services, which we don’t want to do.

We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us.”

Farther south in Peoria, which in 2017 saw the headquarters of Caterpillar Inc. leave for the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, the pension squeeze was already tight before the company left town.

In the past five years, Mayor Jim Ardis said, the city workforce has been cut by about 18 percent, to 650.

The majority of the cuts came from the ranks of police and fire, he said.

The city outsourced engineering services and eliminated animal control.

Early retirement offers are common, and many vacancies go unfilled, Ardis said.

In a controversial move, Peoria enacted a public safety pension fee—about $25 per property owner—which Ardis said should generate about $1.7 million annually.

“There’s no such thing as a fee.

People know it’s a tax,” Ardis said.

“It doesn’t matter what you call it.

People know it when they see it.”

“It’s been a constant tightening of the belt across the board in Peoria for the past decade, really,” Ardis said.

“More people are retired than working. It’s a bad situation. It’s a perfect storm.”

Paying city operating costs through bonds Waukegan, the old port city, used to boast industrial prosperity. Today its industrial legacy includes multiple Environmental Protection Agency Superfund sites. It has near-

ly $170 million in unfunded public safety pension liabilities and the city’s 90,000 residents feel the effects of budget austerity as pension costs soar.

For a decade, none of the money collected through the property tax levy has been spent on day-to-day services, said Tina Smigielski, the city’s finance director. Services such as residential garbage collection have been contracted out. Layoffs and early retirement have brought the employee count down from a decade ago. Money from a proposed casino won’t help until the doors are opened.

So, the city has paid its operating costs through bonds, said Mayor Sam Cunningham, who is aware of the long-term risks. “We can debt ourselves right out of business if we borrow rather than pay for services on an annual basis.”

“We want to take care of those who provide services to our communities. I would feel like a jerk if I wasn’t able to provide for their retirement after they put in their blood, sweat, tears and love into the city,” Cunningham said. “But we also have to balance what we have to do today.”

Even towns seeing a growth in population are feeling the pension reality bearing down.

Naperville, for instance, puts more money into the two funds than is required and has been able to maintain the police system at 77 percent funded and the firefighters at 75 percent. That’s not great but it’s near the top among all funds, nearly all

of which are financially weaker than they were 15 years ago. Naperville’s population and economic prospects have soared since 1990, with the residential count increasing by nearly 75 percent to 148,000.

Northwest suburban Elgin has seen growth but it hasn’t kept pace with pension demands.

Despite a recent bump in population, Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain said property tax revenue and riverboat casino earnings aren’t the reliable cash registers they used to be. As a result, the city borrowed $25 million a few years ago because it was behind on street repairs and pension costs were partly to blame, Kaptain said.

Across the state since 2004, there has been a nearly 54 percent increase in the number of retirees collecting pensions while the number of public safety employees paying into those systems has flatlined.

Some smaller communities face even greater financial peril, Kass said, because they don’t have the tax base to meet pension funding obligations and, because their pension systems are smaller, they are restricted in the kinds of investments they can make.

Danville, population 31,000, closed one of its four fire stations in 2017 amid mounting pension pressures. It enacted a special tax assessment devoted specifically to public safety retirement systems. The firefighters’ pension in Danville is 16 percent funded while the police is at 28 percent, according to state records.

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ATHS grad receives ACA scholarship

Elmhurst College student Kristopher Kusnierz is pictured here receiving a $1500 scholarship certificate from Mark Turk, president of the Addison Center for the Arts (ACA). The scholarship is presented annually to an Addison Trail graduate who will study the arts in college. While at ATHS, Kristopher was an exemplary high school student and an Eagle Scout. With his leadership, he will inspire future generations of children to enjoy and create music.

Addison Trail recognizes AT’s Best On Oct. 22, a group of Addison Trail students was named as AT’s Best.

The AT’s Best award honors students who have achieved a “personal best.” The following categories have been used to recognize recipients:

service, Blazer Pride, cooperation, dependability, initiative, leadership, humanitarian spirit or unique contributions.

Students receive a pin or a T-shirt for their efforts and are honored during a breakfast.

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Addison Trail reading teacher Daniela Ariano nominated sophomore Mateo Gomez as one of AT’s Best. A breakfast was held to honor Mateo and the other AT’s Best nominees.

Thursday, Nov. 7 • Knitting 101; Infinity scarf at the Library From 6-8 p.m. at the Creative Studio of the Addison Public Library, we’ll introduce you to the basics: casting on, binding off, knit, and purl. No experience necessary.

All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring your own so that you may finish your project at home.

Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630458-3320.

• Peace Corps information session at the Library From 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, join us at this information session to learn about volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

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the guidance of an experienced artist. No experience necessary. Please bring a smock or apron. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• Book Bunch book discussion at the Library From 7-8 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, we’ll discuss “This is How it Always Is,” by Laurie Frankel. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

Wednesday, Nov. 13 SCORE roundtable: Marketing strategies for expanding the market at the Library From 6:30-8 p.m. at the Adult Programming Room of the Addison Public Library, SCORE is a network of mentors and consultants who offer education workshops on a wide range of topics. Learn how to define your target market, understand your customers’ buying habits, build your competitive advantage, develop an Friday, Nov. 8 effective marketing strategy, and Baby and toddler more in this discussion facilitated playstations at the Library From 10-10:45 a.m. at the Addison by SCORE mentors. Info: addisonliPublic Library, stop by for a senso- brary.org or call 630-458-3320. ry play experience. We’ll have all sorts of different stations filled with Thursday, Nov. 14 activities for children and caregivers • Chair Yoga at the Library From 1-2 p.m. at the Large Meetto enjoy together. Birth-3 years with caregiver. Info: addisonlibrary.org or ing Room of the Addison Public Library, a certified yoga instructor will call 630-458-3338. guide you through one of the gentlest • Census 2020 applicant forms of yoga, emphasizing breath day at the Library From 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the awareness and relaxation. No prior Addison Public Library, want to earn yoga experience is necessary to parsome extra income and help your ticipate in this class. Info: addisonlicommunity? The Census Bureau is brary.org or call 630-458-3320. hiring for temporary jobs! Immedi- • Understanding trusts, ately apply for positions during this wills and power of session or visit 2020census.gov/jobs attorney at the Library From 7-8:30 p.m. at the Addison for information. Info: addisonlibrary.

Public Library, you may have heard org or call 630-458-3338. the terms “will,” “trust,” and “powers of attorney,” but do you underSaturday, Nov. 9 stand the appropriate uses for each Sensory story time document? Pankau Law attorneys at the Library From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addi- will explain and lead a discussion son Public Library, Join us for a sto- to better understand the terms and ry time for children of all abilities. provisions of these legal documents.

We’ll read stories, sing songs, and Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630do a fun sensory activity. Ages birth- 458-3320. grade 5. Info: addisonlibrary.org or Friday, Nov. 15 call 630-458-3338.

• ARTventures at the Library From 10-10:45 a.m. at the AdMonday, Nov. 11dison Public Library, stop by for Thursday, Nov. 14 an art-based story time full of stoCreative studio pop-up: ries, creativity, and fun. For ages 18 Gaming Week (for teens) months-5 years with caregiver. Info: at the Library From 3:15-4:30 p.m. each day at addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458the Addison Public Library, all the 3338. latest tools from our maker space will • Free lunch for students on pop-up in the large meeting room af- early dismissal at the Library ter school for you to tinker, experDistrict 4 lets out early, so students iment and create. We’ll design our are welcome to come by the library own board games, computer games, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for lunch and and gaming pieces. Info: addisonli- stick around for games and crafts. brary.org or call 630-458-3320.

Thank you to the Northern Illinois Food Bank for providing meals to Tuesday, Nov. 12 our students.

• Fantastic Forces Info: addisonlibrary.org or call at the Library 630-458-3338.

From 4-5 p.m. at the Addison Public Library for Grades K-5, learn Saturday, Nov. 16about gravity with some fantastical- Sunday, Nov. 17 ly fun experiments. Info: addisonli- Giving crafts at the Library brary.org or call 630-458-3338.

From 2-4 p.m. both days at the Addison Public Library, stop by and • Fall-themed paint-along create a project that will be donated for adults at the Library From 6-8 p. m. at the Creative Stu- to a local organization. All ages are dio of the Addison Public Library, welcome. Info: addisonlibrary.org or paint a soothing fall landscape with call 630-458-3338.

Sunday, Nov. 17 Excel: Pivot tables at the library From 3-4 p.m. at the Adult Programming Room of the Addison Public Library, learn about pivot tables using Microsoft Excel. We will go over how to make a pivot table and what they can be used to do.

Basic Excel skills are required. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-4583320.

Ongoing events • Freestyle Fridays On Fridays Nov. 8 and 22, stop by the Addison Public Library and put your own spin on fun Friday crafts after school from 3:15-4:45 p.m. For all ages. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Toddler storytime at the Library For ages 2-3 years old with a caregiver at the Addison Public Library from 10-10:30 a.m. every Monday through Nov. 18. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Creative Corner at the Library For all ages from 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the Addison Public Library every Monday through Nov. 18, a Polish-English storytime includes books, rhymes, songs and crafts. Everyone is welcome; you do not need to speak Polish to attend. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Homework help at the Library Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Addison Public Library through Dec. 19, get help in any subject from teachers, librarians, and college volunteers. Grades K-12.

Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630458-3338.

• Family story time at the Library All ages and caregivers are welcome from 10-10:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library every Wednesday from Nov. 6-20. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Playing Preschool at the Library For ages 3-5 from 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. at the Addison Public Library every Monday through Nov. 18, a class for preschoolers that will introduce your child to school activities. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• ¡Hola! at the Library Join us at the Addison Public Library from 10:30-11 a.m. each Thursday from Nov. 7 through Nov. 21 for our Spanish/English story time. Have fun listening to your favorite stories and enjoy some activities in Spanish. All ages welcome; knowledge of Spanish is not required. ¡Nos vemos pronto! Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Birth to 3 Jamboree at the Library From 11:15-11:45 a.m. at the Addison Public Library each Thursday from Nov. 7 through Nov. 21, join us for a story time for babies and toddlers that will include stories, songs, and activities.

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Senate passes bill limiting insulin costs

By Peter Hancock

Security Act, or ERISA, which account for the vast majority of insurance policies in Illinois.

Many Illinoisans who suffer from Type The bill also would not limit how much 1 diabetes would see a significant reduction drug companies can charge for insulin. Rather, in their out-of-pocket costs for prescription it would force insurance companies that would insulin under a bill that cleared the state Senate be covered by the new law to pick up a larger on Oct. 29. share of the cost.

An amendment to Senate Bill 667, The pharmaceutical industry has argued that sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker all insulin manufacturers in the United States Hill, would cap the price for a 30-day supply also offer cost-sharing assistance, known of insulin at $100 for people covered under as copay cards or coupons, that can greatly certain kinds of insurance policies. The bill reduce out-of-pocket costs for many patients. also directs the attorney general to investigate Some of those are offered in partnership with why insulin prices have been rising sharply in the American Diabetes Association. recent years.

Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, said he “Illinois families deserve to have the peace felt frustrated that more isn’t being done to of mind that comes with knowing their loved promote those programs. ones do not have to choose between putting “For small employers, the cost of health care food on the table and buying their prescription is what’s driving so many of them to either medication,” Manar said in a statement after drop costs or pass costs on,” he argued. “And the Senate vote. “The Senate just took a step right now, in this population, you have a small toward making that a reality.” number of people that have high-deductible On the Senate floor, Manar spoke of one plans, and there are programs available constituent he represents who pays more than through the Diabetes Association that’ll pay $500 a month for insulin. those copays for them. And what we’re going The bill would apply only to insurance plans to do with this legislation is we’re going to that are regulated by the state. Those generally take the drug companies out of the equation, include plans offered by small employers, as and instead we’re going to make the insurance well as public plans like the state employee companies now pick up all the costs over health program. It would not apply to plans $100.” offered by large employers that are governed The bill passed by a vote of 48-7. It now by the federal Employee Retirement Income moves to the House.

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Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

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In-town beautifully updated 3 bed/2.1 bath townhome just steps to Restaurants, Metra Train, Wilder Park, Award-Winning Library/ Museums & Elmhurst College. $100k in updates include luxurious custom kitchen (2016) with Jenn-Air/Bosch appliances & Cambria quartz counters. Master bath (2019) features oversized shower and exquisite tile work. Light-filled open floor plan featuring family room with 11ft ceilings that opens up to large deck, spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, and large unfinished basement that could turn into your dream man cave/rec room/play room. $489,000

A perfect blend of classic architecture & modern amenities, this renovated Tudor in Cherry Farm is like no other. Updated kitchen/baths, custom millwork including beamed & coffered ceilings, new light & plumbing fixtures, plantations shutters, a fully finished basement which includes a 4th bedroom, full bath, wet bar, playroom, rec room, & home theatre.. Radiant heat for basement, outside walkways and back patio. Unique master suite includes a renovated spa bath with his and her closets and attached loft/office/nursery which includes wet bar and bath. $1,075,000

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320 Spacious S Kenilworth All BrickAvenue Home

2010 spacious Welcome to 320custom S Kenilworth, built all-brick a classic homeEnglish with open-floor Tudor setplan on a premium featuring 5 bedrooms 90 x 190 lot andwithin 6 full blocks baths inofcentral downtown Elmhust.

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Addison Mayor proclaims October ‘Arts DuPage Month’ Kip Pasta presents keynote address at special event

At a recent Village meeting, Mayor Richard Veenstra proclaimed October “Arts DuPage Month” in Addison.

“The Abstract Sculpture of Kip Pasta” was the Arts DuPage Month event at the Addison Center for the Arts. This was the second year that Arts DuPage and its partner art organizations like Addison Center for the Arts showcased the rich artistic community in Addison and throughout the County.

On Oct. 19, Pasta gave a keynote address at the Addison Center for the Arts for Arts DuPage Month.

He explained how he got his start in making miniature facades of old buildings and then transitioned to his signature towering wood constructions he creates today. Pasta took several questions from the audience and gave everyone a glimpse into what makes an artist tick.

“The Abstract Sculpture of Kip Pasta” was on display at the ACA from Sept. 25 through Nov. 2.

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constructions that spin and dance as they step and soar upwards.

“I was inspired by Jackson Pollock,” he said. “I like to think of my work as ‘Virtual Pollock.’ I’ve tried to emulate his energy and passion that I perceived in his paintings. Abstract sculptures allow an endless source of imagination and interpretation.”

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Addison Trail’s Best

Among those named AT’s Best were (back row, from left): senior Teagan Whitaker, AT theatre director Anna McSweeney, sophomore Antonio Bruno, sophomore Enzo Ciaccia; (front row): junior Elizabeth Bernar and sophomore Ruben Ramirez. (Not pictured: junior Kelly Barzykowska.) The students were given a breakfast in their honor.

Addison Trail senior Marcos Puebla is joined by AT special education teacher Anthony Gebhart, who nominated Marcos as AT’s Best. Marcos and the other nominees were honored for having achieved a “personal best.”

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Pictured here at the ‘AT’s Best’ breakfast are (from left): AT social studies teacher Christina Trapani, Diego De La Rosa, Megan Sowa, Leilani Nevado, Angela Power and AT English teacher Hannah Sutton.

(Not pictured: Alexander Georgis, Sean Mackey.) All students are freshmen.

Addison Trail Orchestra Director Alex Stombres is flanked by seniors Ernesto Garcia Rodriguez and Monika Poniatowski, whom he nominated for the AT’s Best recognition. AT’s Best nominees are those who have achieved a personal best.

Pictured here at a breakfast held in honor of AT’s Best are (from left): AT science teacher Laura Garcia, Maddie Muccianti, Arjelis Campos, Ruby Noriega and AT special education teacher Anna Grice. (Not pictured: Jimmy Hernandez, Evelyn Giannopoulos.) All students are freshmen.

AT social studies teacher Christina Trapani (left) is pictured here with senior Emily Diaz and junior Terrell Maghett Jr., whom she nominated to be among AT’s Best.

Pictured here at the breakfast for AT’s Best are nominees (back row, from left): Lilliana Padlo, Philip Sitkowski, Miabella DiGrazia,Victor Graciano; (front row): Amber Penn, Constantinos Rodriguez, Sofia Angiulo and Anna Olsen. All are freshmen.

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Senate president pushes flavored nicotine products ban CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Legislation banning retailers from selling flavored nicotine products in Illinois will likely come before lawmakers in mid-November, its sponsor said Oct. 29 after a preliminary hearing.

Senate President John Cullerton’s “Flavored Tobacco Ban Act” bill is one of six pending in the General Assembly that would ban flavored products including cigarettes and electronic vaping pods. The Chicago Democrat’s bill, however, has the highest-profile backing.

His measure would place a wholesale moratorium on the sale of any product made from or containing tobacco with a flavor added, and is targeted at restricting minors’ access to such goods, according to a news release.

One of the stakeholders who testified before state senators about Cullerton’s bill was Ruby Johnson, an activist with Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes.

The oldest of her seven children was hospitalized with a lung-related illness resulting from vaping.

She said she favors curbing access

to flavored tobacco products because “our kids’ health and safety isn’t a fight we can afford to walk away from.”

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Warriors kick off playoffs with a win Three touchdowns apiece for Tumilty and Geanes; Warriors will play a second-round home game against Yorkville on Saturday

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The Willowbrook football team opened the 2019 post-season with Friday’s 48-21 victory over Moline in an IHSA Class 7A contest in Villa Park.

The Warriors, who have won nine straight games, improved to 9-1.

They will play another home playoff game this Saturday. Willowbrook will face Yorkville (8-2) in Villa Park. The kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Yorkville advanced to the second round with a 37-0 victory over Thornton Fractional South.

If the Warriors beat Yorkville, they will earn the program’s fourth straight trip to the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. Willowbrook would face either Hersey or Lake Zurich in this year’s quarterfinals.

“We came out and set the tone right away,” said Willowbrook coach Nick Hildreth after the first-round win over the Maroons.

Senior quarterback Sam Tumilty and senior running back Ta’Vion Geanes each scored three touchdowns in the win over Moline (5-5).

The Warriors held a 14-0 lead after

one quarter. Their lead stood at 28-14 at halftime. Willowbrook scored the first two touchdowns of the second half to hike its lead to 41-14.

Tumilty piled up 222 rushing yards against Moline. Geanes picked up 138 rushing yards.

“Both of them ran well,” said Hildreth of the two seniors. “Sam did a good job improvising when things break down, which he always does.

Ta’Vion really came on strong and ran the ball hard as the game went on.”

Geanes scored the Warriors’ first touchdown on a 7-yard run. About two minutes later, Tumilty broke a 55-yard touchdown run. Sophomore kicker Izzy Manning, who made six of seven extra-point attempts during the game, added the conversion kick after Tumilty’s long run to push the lead to 14-0.

Moline scored its first touchdown on an 85-yard pass in the second quarter; the extra-point kick cut the Warriors’ lead to 14-7. Tumilty helped the Warriors regain the momentum by breaking his second 55yard touchdown run of the night.

Moline scored a touchdown with about two minutes left in the first half to cut Willowbrook’s lead to 21-14. Tumilty broke a run of about 40 yards on the ensuing drive to set up his third touchdown run of the night—a 1-yard run with about 45 seconds left in the first half. Manning’s extra-point kick gave the Warriors a 28-14 advantage.

Tumilty threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to senior Everett Stubblefield with less than five minutes left in the third quarter. Geanes scored on a 1-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to increase the Warriors’ lead to 41-14.

“I think it’s great that we have both our run game and our pass game going,” said Tumilty following the win. “It all starts on the front line.

We have some great linemen setting everything up for us.”

Moline scored its third and final touchdown of the night with about three minutes left in the game. Moments later, after senior Alessio Battaglia recovered Moline’s onside kick, Geanes broke a 45-yard touchdown run down the middle of the field.

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing

Seniors Sam Tumilty (No. 6-above) and Ta’Vion Geanes (No. 5-below left) led the Willowbrook football team to Friday’s 48-21 win over Moline in the opening round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs. Tumilty and Geanes each scored three rushing touchdowns in Friday’s victory in Villa Park. Tumilty rushed for 222 yards, while Geanes ran for 138 yards. The Warriors earned their ninth straight win with Friday’s victory and improved their overall season record to 9-1. Willowbrook will play a second-round playoff game against Yorkville this Saturday in Villa Park.

Second-round playoff preview Yorkville (8-2) at Willowbrook (9-1) What: Second round of the Class 7A football playoffs When: Saturday, 1 p.m.

Where: Willowbrook High School, Villa Park Seeds: Yorkville is the No. 12 seed in the Class 7A bracket; Willowbrook is the No. 5 seed Last week: Yorkville 37, TF-South 0; Willowbrook 48, Moline 21 Outlook: Willowbrook took care of business in the playoff opener against Moline thanks to racking up 507 yards of total offense.

Senior standout quarterback Sam Tumilty ran for 222 yards and three touchdowns and passed for 135 more yards and one touchdown. Senior Ta’Vion Geanes ran for 138 yards on 17 carries and scored three times.

Willowbrook averaged 10.9 yards per carry against Moline.

Tumilty has now passed for 2,039 yards (21 TDs, 5 interceptions) and run for 1,146 yards (15 rushing touchdowns). Geanes is up to 631 yards and eight scores. Tumilty’s two favorite receivers are seniors Everett Stubblefield III (46 catches, 934 yards, 11 TDs) and Deandre Holliday (33 catches, 649 yards, 7 TDs).

The Yorkville Foxes play out of the Southwest Prairie Conference West Division. The Foxes did not win the conference, finishing third behind champion Minooka and second-place Oswego. Of the Foxes’ eight wins, five came against teams with regular-season winning records. In fact, their last five games have been against teams with winning records (3-2 record in that span).

Thornton Fractional South, Yorkville’s first-round opponent, was 6-3, but had only played three teams with winning records during the regular season.

Up next: The winner of this game heads to the 7A quarterfinals against either No. 4 seed Hersey (9-1) or No. 20 seed Lake Zurich (7-3). Either way, if Willowbrook wins this contest, it will head to Arlington Heights or Lake Zurich in the quarterfinals. Hersey will have hosted only once and would be the higher seed (4 vs. 5) and Lake Zurich will have hosted only once compared to Willowbrook’s two home playoff games. Lake Zurich upset No. 13 Andrew 14-7 in the first round. Hersey steamrolled No. 29 Rockford Auburn 49-0.

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Willowbrook girls volleyball team wraps up 2019 season

Warriors win 20 games; Ceh reaches 500-dig mark; future bright

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team concluded its 2019 season after a 25-20, 25-14 setback to Hinsdale Central in the semifinals of the Class 4A York Regional in Elmhurst on Oct. 29.

“We started off great,” said Willowbrook coach Irene Mason. “We were winning all of the first set until about point 19. They had a little run and won 25-20 and then we came out flat in the second set. Hinsdale is a strong team. We came out and got behind and tried to make a comeback.”

Willowbrook finished the season with a 20-16 record.

“I’m absolutely happy,” Mason said. “We had a lot of girls improve throughout the season.”

One in particular was junior Stephanie Dasbach.

“She’s a middle for us and is a good athlete,” Mason said. “At the beginning of the season she was a little raw when it comes to volleyball skills, but the more she worked the better she became. She had a lot of growth to the point she is someone we can very much count on.”

Senior libero Payton Ceh had an outstanding season, finishing with an even 500 digs out of the back row.

“Payton was a standout for us,” said Mason. “To finish with an even 500 digs is amazing, plus she also had 105 kills as a libero.”

Mason also lauded the development of junior Grace Reckamp.

“Grace Reckamp not only showed a lot of improvement from last year, but also became a leader. She led us in multiple areas. She led us in kills, assists and service aces and with her natural leadership ability through her personality. She’s back for us next year and that will be huge.”

Mason said the Warriors will be in a good place next season with a key core of experienced players returning.

“The future for us is very strong,” she said. “We do lose four seniors, including Ceh and Alondra Mendoza, who played very key roles for us.

Payton is a huge loss and someone will have to step up and fill those shoes, but we do have a lot of returners. I expect they will play a lot of volleyball, condition and work hard over the next few months. They will continue to improve. We’re very hopeful for next year. We lost eight seniors last year so four doesn’t seem so bad.”

Mason pointed out sophomore Elizabeth Bruschuk will return after missing the entire 2019 season due to injury.

“Elizabeth will be completely healed and will return,” she said.

“She started practicing with us at the end of the season. She will be ready for her club season and come back as a junior next fall with us. We expect big things next year. When Payton went down last year, Lizzie stepped

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team’s season ended with last week’s 25-20, 25-14 loss to Hinsdale Central at the IHSA Class 4A York Regional. The Warriors finished the season with a 20-16 record. Senior Payton Ceh (pictured above left) provided 19 digs in the last match of her four-year varsity career with the Warriors. Sophomore Katie Linnig (No. 4 above right) made eight digs and handed out four assists in the Oct. 29 match.

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The future for us is very strong. We’re very hopeful for next year.

We lost eight seniors last year so four doesn’t seem so bad.”

– Irene Mason, Willowbrook coach

up and played libero in Payton’s absence. We were looking forward to having her on the court with us this year, but she was injured before we even had our first match. We’re looking forward to seeing her on the court next year.”

Also back will be sophomore setter Katie Linnig.

“Katie will only be a junior next year,” Mason said. “She’s a setter who is very knowledgeable. You can tell that by the decisions she makes on the court.”

Kyla Ostrowski, a sophomore, was Willowbrook’s No. 1 outside hitter this season and returns as well.

Freshman Natalie Cipriano finished second on the varsity in kills and also is back for the 2020 campaign.

“Natalie did great for us,” said Mason. “We have a lot of kids returning in key roles.”

In the Hinsdale Central contest, Reckamp finished with six kills, eight assists and two digs. Cipriano collected four kills and Dasbach had three. Ceh totaled 19 digs, while Linnig racked up eight digs and four assists. Ostrowski had three digs.

Sanfilippo becomes first Addison Trail girls cross country runner to qualify for state

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Addison Trail’s Viviana Sanfilippo made history.

Sanfillippo, a junior, became the first Addison Trail girls cross country runner to qualify for the state finals meet.

Sanfilippo was one of seven individual state qualifiers out of the Class 3A Lake Park Sectional held at Lake Park East Campus in Roselle. She covered the East Campus layout in 18:30.5 and kept a 6:11-mile pace.

She will run Saturday in the Class 3A state finals meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Sanfilippo was 11th at the Glenbard West regional and was the top individual qualifier there.

Addison Trail sophomore Maddie Ford finished in 105th place at the sectional with a time of 21:34.5.

Addison Trail-Willowbrook girls swimming The Addison Trail-Willowbrook coop girls swimming team placed second at both the varsity and junior varsity levels at the recent West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet held at Downers Grove South.

AT-Willowbrook was second in the 200 medley relay (2:02.48) with Delaney Gayon, Carly Zaprzal, Nancy Obrzut and Jessica Pociecha.

Pociecha took fourth in the 200 at 2:11.58. Caitlin Brennan was eighth in the 200 IM at 2:53.63. Obrzut end-

ed fifth in the 50 with a time of 26.58.

Zaprzal grabbed fourth place in the butterfly in 1:07.18.

Gayon was third in the 500 with a time of 5:52.45, while Pociecha was fourth in the same event at 5:57.53.

Kaitlyn Jaskier placed sixth in the 100 (1:01.68).

AT-Willowbrook took second in the 200 freestyle relay with DeAnna Tate, Cara Burns, Zaprzal and Obrzut swimming 1:51.36.

Gayon ended up fourth in the backstroke at 1:08.77. Zaprzal swam to a third-place finish in the breaststroke with a time of 1:13.66.

AT-Willowbrok was second in the 400 relay with Tate, Burns, Gayon and Pociecha going 4:05.27.

The squad finished with 216 points at the varsity level. Host Downers South won the conference title with 351 points.

In the athletes with disabilities division, AT-Willowbrook’s Mary Hassler took first in the 50 (41.96), 100 (1:34.82) and breaststroke (2:20.95).

Willowbrook girls and boys cross country The Willowbrook girls cross country team completed its season at Saturday’s Class 3A Lake Park Sectional.

The Warriors ran to a 10th-place finish in the team standings. The top five teams at the sectional advanced to the state meet, which takes place this weekend in Peoria.

Freshman Amelia Barrington led Willowbrook at the sectional with her 59th-place time of 20 minutes, 4.1 seconds in the 3-mile race. Junior Melissa Martinez (20:06.3) and senior Madeleine Wilkie (20:07.06) finished 61st and 62nd, respectively.

Sophomore Madeline Barrington (20:25.5; 71st) and senior Michelle Villalobos (20:45.3; 83rd) delivered the Warriors’ fourth- and fifth-best times at the sectional. Sophomore Lily Weder (21:19.2; 99th) and junior Daylee Braden (21:43.7; 110th) completed Willowbrook’s sectional lineup.

The three Willowbrook boys runners who qualified for the Lake Park Sectional as individuals also completed their season on Saturday. Junior Tyler King negotiated the 3-mile course in an 81st-place time of 16 minutes, 51.5 seconds. Senior Brandon Heselton completed the race in a 93rd-place time of 17:08.2, while junior Ben Cunneen (17:39.2) finished in 116th place.

Addison Trail boys cross country Addison Trail junior Dylan Moran took 36th at the Class 3A Lake Park sectional in Roselle. Moran covered the East Campus course in 16:04.3 and averaged 5:22 per mile.

Teammate Alex Martinez, a sophomore, was 90th in the race in 17:03.7 and kept a 5:42-mile pace.

Chris Fox contributed to this report.

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The second chapter

Senior Brian Dilger contributing on both sides of ball for Willowbrook football team

By Mike Miazga

switching to defensive end. I have been doing pretty CORRESPONDENT well at linebacker. I’m no Division I player or During home football games last fall, Willowbrook anything like that, but I do my job, and my teammates senior Brian Dilger heard a loud voice while in his do their job. That’s why we have done well this bedroom. season.”

“I live close to the school and could hear the Through 10 games, Dilger has been credited with football announcer while I was in my room,” he said.

17 total tackles, one pass deflection and a fumble Being in his bedroom on Friday nights last season recovery. Dilger pulls double duty on the offensive was something different for Dilger, who had stepped line where he is the starting left guard. away from the team during the start of camp.

“I have always played on the offensive line,” “I felt at the beginning of camp that I didn’t love he said. “Playing on both sides of the ball was an the sport,” he said. “The feeling for it was not there adjustment at first. It took a little getting used it, but anymore. I thought, at the time, that not playing would now I’m used to it.” be best for me.”

Football is not in a post-Willowbrook future for But then he heard the Willowbrook public address Dilger, who enlisted in the Army on June 14. He will announcer when sitting in his bedroom. ship out to Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri on June 9, “I missed it,” he said.

2020.

So Dilger returned to the program this season and “My ultimate goal would be special forces,” he has been a contributor on both sides of the ball for said. “If I can make it, I would love to have the a 9-1 Willowbrook team that heads into the second opportunity to do that.” round of the Class 7A playoffs against 8-2 Yorkville at But first, Dilger and his Willowbrook teammates home Saturday at 1 p.m. have a 2019 postseason to focus on.

Willowbrook is the No. 5 seed in the 32-team 7A “We are all friends on this team,” he said. “We are bracket, while the Yorkville Foxes are the No. 12 seed. all together in this. We’re good friends who will fight “Now I question why I left in the first place,” said for each other. We have a good bond.”

Dilger. “I really missed it. At that moment I felt like With last week’s playoff win against Moline, I didn’t love it. Now, I look back and I can’t believe I Willowbrook is now 38-8 over the last four seasons thought that way. Now, I appreciate all that the sport and 7-3 in playoff action during that time span. has done for me.”

Willowbrook has reached the state quarterfinals in Dilger said one could deem his return as a second each of the last three seasons. chance, but he’s more thankful that he made the “It’s all about teamwork,” noted Dilger when decision to sit out his junior year and not a year later. asked why the program has maintained a high level “I just want have fun now,” he said. “I’m glad to of success in recent years. “Everybody on the team have the second chance, and I’m glad that I made buys into the entire process. We’re all coachable and that decision to not play my junior year instead of my our coaches have played a huge role in this as well. senior year. If I did that my senior year, I would have They come up with great game plans. We all buy into to live with that regret.” that and we all want to succeed. We all have the same Dilger has been versatile on defense for goal.”

Willowbrook where he played on the defensive line at Dilger said the goal heading into the second round the start of the season and now has been starting the of the playoffs Saturday in front of the home crowd is past few weeks at inside linebacker after starter Sergio simple.

Ayala was injured.

“We need to keep learning from our mistakes, “On the D-line, I got better with the physicality watch the film and continue to be coachable,” he said. aspect and playing tougher,” he said. “It wasn’t a big “Our coaches know what they are talking about. We’re adjustment going to linebacker. Most of my career I going to lock it in during practice and keep improving had played linebacker. It was more of an adjustment our play.”

Addison Trail girls volleyball team reaches regional title match Blazers turn in 23-win campaign

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail girls volleyball team had an exciting finish to its 2019 season.

The Blazers reached their own Class 4A regional title match at home where they dropped a three-set contest to fellow West Suburban Conference Gold Division entrant Downers Grove South.

Downers South won the regional title by a count of 25-20, 15-25, 28-26.

DGS won the WSC Gold title this fall with Addison Trail finishing second.

“We had played them earlier in the season and were familiar with their lineups,” said Addison Trail coach Dan Styler. “It was a dogfight in the regional. It was an unbelievable match and I say that from the losing side. The victorious side would say the same thing as well. It was back and forth. We lost the first one and then beat them 25-15 in the second and lost in extra points.

“It was an epic battle in the third game. We cannot hang our heads. Our kids played as hard as they could. It was one of those matches that came down to that one extra play or that one extra ball moving a couple extra inches in our favor. Our kids played so hard. I’m very proud of their effort.”

Addison Trail opened regional play with a 25-23, 23-25, 25-16 triumph over Wheaton North.

“To Wheaton North’s credit they played significantly better than the first time we played them this season,” said Styler. “It took us a little time to get settled into the first set and that carried into the second set. We finished with a strong effort in the third set. It was really good to see us put the

pressure on. We served well and that put pressure on Wheaton North. That changed the trajectory.”

Addison Trail finished the season with a 23-14 mark.

“We will take it,” Styler said. “20win seasons are not easy to come by and this one was not by accident. We put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this season.”

The Blazers will graduate six seniors off this year’s roster, including Amy Reyes, a three-year varsity setter, Jessica D’Ambrose, a four-year varsity starter, Katrina Bielanski, a three-year varsity player, plus backrow anchors Nicole Bartosik and Pauline Wirbicki, along with defensive specialist Rachel Verdi.

“Those six will be missed,” Styler said. “It was a great group of seniors and ambassadors for this program.”

Styler said Addison Trail will retool for next season.

“The cupboard is not bare,” he said.

“We have some holes to fill, but we have three starters back.”

That trio includes versatile Mia Johnson, a junior who moved to rightside hitter this season, and Ally Severino, another junior who played in the middle. Sophomore middle Diana Villegas also started all year for the Blazers. Johnson and Severino have been on the varsity since sophomore season.

Addison Trail’s sophomore team went 25-5 this fall.

“Flexibility will be a key for us next year,” said Styler. “We have Mia, Ally and Diana back, plus the sophomores have a great season. There are some nice players on that team. We know they will go through a little bit of a learning curve with the varsity game.

We think through hard work and trial and error we have some nice players who will add to the varsity team.”

Fenton’s Elizondo headed to state cross country Krebasch, Zaggoti earn all-UEC girls volleyball honors

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton boys cross country team will have representation at this weekend’s Class 2A state finals meet in Peoria.

Fenton senior Sam Elizondo earned one of seven individual qualifying positions out of the Class 2A Fenton sectional in Bensenville. Elizondo, now a three-time state qualifier, will run in Saturday’s Class 2A state meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Elizondo earned his state ticket after finishing eighth overall in the sectional in 17:35. His time was second-fastest of the seven individual state qualifiers. He averaged 5:52 per mile.

Elizondo also qualified individ-

ually for state as a junior where he finished 66th. He also was part of the Fenton 2017 team that qualified for state. He finished 176th in state that year.

As a team, Fenton took eighth with 237 points and did not qualify for state.

Senior Jimmy Palumbo was 30th with a time of 18:18.7. Junior Matthew Sisto finished 57th with a time of 19:00.3, while junior Juan Sosa was 67th with a time of 19:08.

Freshman Victor Vazquez was 79th with a time of 19:27.5 and classmate Emilio Sanchez was 98th with a time of 20:21. Sophomore Konstantinos Papadopoulos finished 106th in 20:53.6.

Girls volleyball The Fenton girls volleyball team wrapped up its season with a recent 25-13, 25-19 loss to Trinity in the semifinals of the Class 3A Fenton regional in Bensenville.

Fenton was the No. 8 seed in the Vernon Hills sectional, while Trinity was the No. 8 seed.

The Bison closed out the 2019 season with a 17-17 mark.

Fenton finished the regular season with a 25-15, 25-21 non-conference win against Elmwood Park and lost 25-13, 25-12 to West Chicago to close out Upstate Eight Conference play. Fenton finished 3-6 in UEC action in its first year in the conference.

Heading into the playoffs, Julianna Krebasch was leading the Bison in kills and blocks, while Noha Zaggoti was the team leader in service aces, assists and digs.

In fact, Krebasch and Zaggoti were recently named to the all-UEC team.

“We felt really good getting two girls recognized in our first year in that conference. Both are very deserving,” said Coach Kelly Torres. “Setting has been a strength of ours all season. We know Noha will be ready to go.”

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prepared as we can be,” she said.

We felt really good getting two girls recognized in our first year in that conference. Both are very deserving.

Setting has been a strength of ours all season. We know Noha will be ready to go.”

– Coach Kelly Torres

Torres added defensive improvement also was a bright spot late in the season. “We have spent a lot of time working on our defense with passing and serve-receive so that we are as

Girls cross country The Fenton girls cross country team finished 12th at its own Class 2A Fenton sectional. Fenton finished with 371 points and did not qualify any individuals for the Class 2A state finals.

The race was contested on the Fenton course that was described by the meet manager as very muddy with standing water in places.

Sophomore Ally Durkowski finished 59th for Fenton with a time of 22:39.9 (7:31 average per mile).

Freshman Tania Miranda took 74th in 23:08.9, while junior Guadalupe Honorato was 75th in 23:12.3. Junior Amy Czauderna was 81st with a time of 23:43.4, while junior Audrey Benitez was 84th in 24:04.

Freshman Samantha Matuk (96th, 24:44.7) and junior Lissette Hernandez (100th, 25:14) rounded out the Fenton top seven.

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A bill allowing college athletes in Illinois to be paid for the use of their image, name and likeness passed the state House Oct. 30 with broad bipartisan support after lengthy debate.

Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, pushed ahead with House Bill 3904 despite an Oct. 29 announcement from the NCAA which said it would “start the process” of changing its rules to allow athletes to profit from their name and likeness.

During floor debate, Welch called the NCAA statement a “PR stunt” which “completely lacks substance.”

“Our bill has substance. Theirs is just a recommendation,” he said.

In its release, the NCAA said it directed each of its three athletic divisions to “immediately consider updates to relevant bylaws and policies for the 21st century.”

The board asked each division to create any new rules no later than January 2021, but it is not yet clear how or when those changes will be implemented.

Welch’s bill would allow collegiate athletes to be paid for the use of their name and likeness and would prohib-

it the NCAA from punishing students who take part in the payment or the universities they attend. It would not allow for payment of salaries by universities.

“This is the right thing to do today, because it’s about equity and fairness,” Welch said, also calling the bill an “economic tool” for Illinois universities.

During floor debate, Welch took more than an hour of questioning from supporters and opponents of the bill, with many calling for greater discussion of protections of athletes and added language prohibiting unseemly endorsements, such as those from gambling companies. Welch committed to discussing follow-up legislation before his bill’s implementation in 2023.

Rep. Jeff Keicher, a Sycamore Republican who voted against the bill in committee, voted in favor of the measure on the floor. He questioned whether it would prioritize athletics over academics at the collegiate level.

Rep. Anthony DeLuca, a Chicago Heights Democrat, went a step further, calling the bill “a dagger in the heart of amateur athletics.”

But Rep. Steve Reick, a Woodstock Republican, said the NCAA essential-

ly serves as an “unpaid minor league system” for pro sports. He said prohibiting students from profiting from their likeness outside of the sports arena is “a little crazy,” and he voted for the bill.

“If you get recruited to play quarterback at the University of Alabama, Clemson, University of Georgia, … you’re going there to further your education as a football player. Let’s not pretend, let’s not put some sort of a cover over this,” he said.

Rep. Tom Demmer, a Dixon Republican, said he would like to see follow-up legislation protecting students from entering into predatory contracts which could force them to give up naming and likeness rights for years down the line.

Welch said the bill requires any endorsement contract to be disclosed to universities and requires agents to be licensed with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations.

The bill passed 86-25 with three present votes and will head to the Senate for further consideration when the General Assembly returns for the final three days of the veto session beginning Nov. 12.

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Look for our latest Open House information and Visual Tours at www.jwreedy.com MEET.OUR.OCTOBER.TOP.PRODUCERS October was another busy month at J.W. Reedy Realty and as a chill was in the air, our agents remained hard at work. Leading the Home Folks in sales was Tom Fosnot followed by Jeanne Jordan. Both agents had five sales and earned our Million-In-A-Month Award for their high sales production. They were followed by Pam Forsberg with four sales. On the listing side, Tom brought three new listings to market, as did Jeanne Jordan. Again they were Tom Fosnot followed by Pam Forsberg with three new listings. As the holidays approach, Top Listing & our agents remain focused combining the real estate needs of their clients Top Sales Agent with increased family time and commitments. Call on one of our Top Producers for your real estate needs. They have the expertise to get the job done and you will not be disappointed!

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Naperville.............................$258,500 EASY.LIVING!

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Delightful 2-story with all the extras! 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1st floor family room with fireplace, nice kitchen with island. Redone basement includes 5th bedroom and separate bathroom. Deck and patio, 2.5 car garage with updated internal heating.

Crest.Hill...............................$259,900 CALL.THE.MOVERS!

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Newly listed ranch with an open floor plan! 3 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, huge updated kitchen with hardwood floors and beautiful cabinetry, unfinished basement, crawl for extra storage, private fenced yard, patio and attached 2 car garage.

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In-town College View Cape Cod boasts arched doorways, wood burning fireplace in living room and dining room with bay window. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, updated kitchen with granite counters and basement with family room and office/bedroom. Walk to train and more!

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Lombard................................$279,900 COMPLETE.REHAB! Totally redone tri-level just steps to Westmore School and Madison Meadows Park. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lower level family room and detached garage. Eat-in kitchen features white Shaker cabinets, white quartz counters and stainless steel appliance.

MIKE.REEDY.....................630-629-0016

Addison.................................$515,000 A.MONEY.MAKER! Solid brick commercial property has four units and tons of parking! Two units on busy Lake Street with great exposure; two additional side units plus garage.

Main tenant with long term 9 year lease. All units leased! Low taxes and expenses.

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Very livable step-ranch in great location close to Prairie Path and Great Western Trail. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen and full basement with family room, bar, workshop and laundry.

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Expanded tri-level just a few doors from Madison Meadows Park. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors in the living room and 3 bedrooms. 1st floor family room with fireplace adjacent to the eat-in kitchen, lower level family room and detached 2 car garage.

Newly listed raised ranch boasts newly updated kitchen designed for open floor plan with hardwood floors, quartz counters and soft close cabinets. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room and 2 car garage. Deck overlooks yard and green space beyond!

Pam Forsberg

Bright and spacious townhouse with large custom deck that backs to the woods! 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, kitchen with lots of counter space and granite counters, open living room, eat-in dining area and attached 2 car garage. Cul-de-sac location!

Fabulous over-sized split-level on a sprawling landscaped lot! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with volume ceilings, skylight and builtins, kitchen with sunny eating area that opens to deck, lower level family room with wet bar and walkout to patio 3 car garage.

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Expanded ranch overlooking Lombard Commons Park and Paradise Bay Water Park. Spacious living room/dining room combo with hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms including master with attached den/office, 2 baths, lower level family room and 2.5 car garage.

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Nice 2-story has just been rehabbed! 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen with island and large eating area, recently redone basement with family room plus additional space and detached 2 car garage. Master bath, bedroom/den on 1st floor and more.

Gorgeous condo with sharp décor and flooring throughout. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, large windows to let the sun shine in and remodeled kitchen that opens to large dining area with custom lighting. One block to Metra and downtown Lombard amenities.

From the moment you enter, you’ll love this open floor plan and all the living space! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living room and dining room with vaulted ceiling and 2-story family room that opens to the large eat-in kitchen with sliding doors to dack.

Spectacular Victorian boasts custom kitchen with new stone countertops and massive island that opens to large eating area and awesome 2-story family room with fireplace. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2nd floor office, lower level rec room and so much more!

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