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Glenbard East student charged with alleged threat against school

On Thursday, April 21, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced that a 16-year-old male Glenbard East High School student had been charged with allegedly placing a drawing addressed to a teacher in the teacher’s file cabinet depicting an act of violence targeting the school.

The juvenile appeared at a detention hearing recently where Judge Brian Jacobs ordered that the juvenile be released to the custody of his mother on home detention lockdown. The juvenile has been charged with one count of Disorderly Conduct - Threat to a School, a Class 4 Felony. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, May 5.

It is alleged that on or about Wednesday, April 20, the teen placed a drawing in the teacher’s file cabinet depicting a character holding a bloody knife with blood seeping out of classrooms with the caption “school stabber at Glenbard East 120 dead.” Wednesday afternoon, authorities became aware of the alleged threat and the teen was taken into custody, where he remained until his hearing Thursday morning.

“Any threat to the well-being of our students, teachers and school personnel will be taken very seriously,” Berlin said. “Students have got to understand that school threats are no joking matter and can have a chilling

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Addison Trail preps mural designed by EL students

On Thursday, April 21, these Addison Trail students came together after school for a painting party to begin work on a mural that has been designed with English Learner (EL) students to carry out AT’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and a sense of belonging. Spearheading the effort are Addison Trail seniors Mateo Gomez and Joel Olvera, who remember their early days as EL students, when then often felt left out. Story and more photos inside.

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Crestview Garden Club members Annelle Fletcher and Pat Nabor, along with other volunteers, are getting prepared for this year’s plant sale, which will be held Saturday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This year’s sale will be held at a new location at the Depot at Wild Meadows Trace, 511 S. York (near the Prairie Path, just north of Vallette) in Elmhurst.

Crestview Garden Club to host 42nd annual plant sale The Crestview Garden Club of Elmhurst annual plant sale will be in full bloom on Saturday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This year’s sale will be held at a new location at the Depot at Wild Meadows Trace, 511 S. York St., near the Prairie Path, just north of Vallette in Elmhurst.

There will be more than 1,200 plants to choose from and 130-plus varieties that includes sun and shade perennials, natives, herbs, tomatoes, groundcover, shrubs, vines and grasses.

The sale will also feature plants that attract pollinators. Want more butterflies and hummingbirds in your yard? Visit the special butterfly and hummingbird sections filled with Lombardian ad_Lombardian ad 4/9/22 plants that will attract them to your

yard. Most plants average in price from $5 to $10.

As the popularity of houseplants continue to attract more collectors, the sale will also feature hundreds of houseplants for sale and looking for new homes. Many houseplants help purify the air and their presence provides a calming effect.

The sale will also feature vendors selling wind chimes and a beekeeper offering honey. Club members will be available to answer gardening questions and help with plant selection. Personal checks, cash and major credit cards will be accepted for purchases. Sale takes place rain or shine.

The plant sale is the club’s only fundraiser with 3:54 PM Page 1 a portion of the proceeds donated to community projects

that support its mission to encourage the love of horticulture and gardening by educating its members and our community.

New members welcome The club is always welcoming new members. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month (except for January) at 7 p.m. at Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Rd. (at Spring Rd.), in Elmhurst. Interested in joining? Check out and follow the club on Facebook: Crestview Garden Club – Elmhurst and send a message on our page or to the club’s email at crestviewgardenclub@yahoo.com for more information. The club was established in 1975 and is affiliated with the Elmhurst Park District.

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District 88 partnerships ensure students are college, career ready In the latest District 88 newsletter, the administration unscored its commitment to making sure students are college and career ready. The District continues to focus on teaching skills and offering learning experiences to achieve that goal through providing multiple and flexible pathways for students.

District 88 partners with colleges, universities and local businesses to expand these opportunities and plans

to continue to enhance these initiatives.

One opportunity is the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Youth Apprenticeship Program, which is available to seniors at Addison Trail and Willowbrook. Through this class, students can earn school credit and receive on-the-job training, all while getting paid. Students interested in the CTE Youth Apprenticeship Program should speak with

their counselor and request to register for course IT65093CTDB. For questions or more information, contact Willowbrook CTE Department Head Mary Barney at mbarney@ dupage88.net or 630-782-2823.

Through a collaboration with GPS Education Partners and College of DuPage (COD), seniors in this course meet with Barney to receive credit, training and certification in OSHA 10, along with résumé, interview and soft skills preparation for an apprenticeship placement in Ad-

dison. Apprentices interview at a local company and, once hired, earn an average of $15 an hour. Participants are able to gain experience in: • Manufacturing (general manufacturing, industrial maintenance, CNC, machining, electro-mechanical) • Information technology (software/app/game design, network and security, database management, data science) Students in this course also can qualify for free college credit and

paid job training through COD’s Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program.

For more information about the CTE Youth Apprenticeship Program and the Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program, go to dupage88.net/ Pathways.

A virtual information session about the CTE Youth Apprenticeship Program will take place starting on Tuesday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. The Zoom link to attend the session can be found at tinyurl.com/4sxfy3pe.

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These District 88 students learn about an elaborate piece of equipment that could be useful in their future careers. The opportunity was provided by one of D88’s partners in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Youth Apprenticeship Program.

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Willowbrook High School senior Max Hirsch was recently named his school’s April recipient of the 88’s Best award. Hirsch was recognized during the District 88 Board of Education meeting on April 11. He is pictured (right) at the board meeting with Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause (left). The 88’s Best award honors students for their achievements in and out of the classroom. The award is presented to nine students at each of District 88’s two schools—Willowbrook and Addison Trail—each school year. Hirsch has consistently pursued the most rigorous academic courses available at Willowbrook. When he graduates in May, he will have taken 10 Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level courses, as well as several honors and college-credit-earning courses. Hirsch is an Illinois State Scholar and an inductee of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Math Honor Society, World Language Honor Society and Willowbrook’s social studies honor society—Civitas. He has been named to Willowbrook’s Distinction Honor Roll in each semester of his time at the school. Hirsch has served as a leader and board member in the New Beginnings program, a program in which upperclassmen mentor freshmen and assist them in adjusting to high school. He’s also been a member of Willowbrook’s Student Council, Key Club, Econ Challenge and Math Team. Hirsch was a four-year member of Willowbrook’s boys golf team. He also caddies in the summer at Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn.

Hirsch plans to study finance and is finalizing his decision as to which college/university he will attend.

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Addison Trail to unveil mural spearheaded by EL students When Addison Trail seniors Mateo Gomez and Joel Olvera first stepped into the school as freshmen, they hardly spoke or understood English and were enrolled in English Learner (EL) courses.

Later, as they recalled feeling alone and isolated from their peers and the community, they shared with staff members and administrators their desire to help other students who are going through that same experience.

Addison Trail’s student population is nearly 65 percent Hispanic, and the school anticipates a 23 percent increase in the number of EL students next year.

Addison Trail’s core values include ensuring all students, staff, parents/guardians and community members feel safe, valued, respected and welcome – regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation,

gender identity or ability level.

As part of that commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and a sense of belonging, about 15 Addison Trail students who are enrolled in EL 1, 2 and 3 classes have been working since December to create a mural that will be showcased in the EL hallway at the school.

The project is being organized

by Addison Trail EL reading teacher Maria DiNovo, and students are working on the design with Addison Trail art teacher Maria Ramon.

On April 21, eight of those students came together after school for a painting party to begin bringing the mural to life on canvas.

The images reflect places that are important to the students and have helped form their identity.

The mural will be revealed soon – stay tuned for details.

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Above: Thanks to the efforts of Addison Trail seniors Mateo Gomez and Joel Olvera, about 15 students enrolled in EL 1, 2 and 3 have been working since December to create a mural that will be showcased in the EL hallway at the school. It is part of AT’s commitment to an inclusive environment.

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Left: These students were among several who came together on Thursday, April 21 to begin painting a mural that will eventually adorn the EL hallway at Addison Trail. The mural is designed to foster a sense of belonging for all students.

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Man pleads guilty to Roselle shooting death, sentenced to 20 years

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a Chicago man charged with the 2019 shooting death of 22-yearold Jerry McCray of Roselle has Jerry McCray been sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections—the maximum penalty allowed by law.

Brandon J. Foster, 28, entered a plea of guilty to second degree murder—unreasonable belief of self-defense in front of Judge Brian Telander, who handed down the sentence.

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On Jan. 13, 2019, at approximately 4:10 p.m., officers from the Roselle Police Department responded to a 911 call for a report of a male victim down in a parking lot near the 200 block of Springhill Drive.

The victim, later identified as McCray, had been shot multiple times.

He was immediately transported to Alexian Brothers Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

An investigation led by the Roselle Police Department found that prior to the 911 call, Foster and McCray were in a vehicle in the parking lot smoking marijuana.

At some point in time, an argument ensued between the two men at which time Foster pulled out a gun

(Continued from front page) effect not just on students, teachers concerned about their own personal and staff, but also on parents, sib- safety,” Newton said. “We must do lings and the entire community. As I all we can to ensure that our schools have said in the past, anyone suspect- remain free from violence and threats ed of making a threat, even if made of violence.” in jest, will be fully investigated and Members of the public are remindappropriately charged.” ed that this complaint contains only “Teachers can’t teach, and stu- charges and is not proof of the defendents can’t learn if they instead are dant’s guilt.

and shot McCray multiple times in the torso and arms. After the shooting, Foster fled the scene and was ultimately traced to Nashville, Tenn. On Jan. 19, 2019, Foster was taken into custody in Nashville. After waiving extradition, Foster was transported to DuPage County.

“Mr. Foster took responsibility for the shooting death of Jerry McCray,” Berlin said. “I offer my condolences to Mr. McCray’s family and friends on their loss. I thank the Roselle Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies … for their efforts in identifying and apprehending Mr. Foster.”

Addison Trail Blazettes to hold tryouts Attention, Blazers! The Addison Trail Blazettes (Poms) Team will host tryouts for students who are interested in joining the group for the 2022-23 school year. See details below.

To audition, students must: • Complete the form at tinyurl.com/5x7xvex9 • Attend a tryout informational meeting on Tuesday, May 3 (at 7:30 a.m. or at 3:10 p.m. in room 120) • Attend tryouts at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5 in the Addison Trail Dance Gym Blazettes (Poms) is a spirit squad that performs during varsity football and basketball games and also competes in Illinois High School Association (IHSA) dance competitions. Blazettes continue to show their Blazer Pride by being positive role models within the school and community, as they participate in various school and community events.

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Library launches new memory kits Available to those affected by Alzheimer’s, memory loss conditions

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s, which amounts to more than 6 million people.

In response to the growing number of people affected by Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions, libraries across the country have been developing memory kits for their patrons, and the Addison Public Library is the latest to join the trend.

Addison Public Library cardholders can now check out interactive kits, called memory kits, to help their loved ones stimulate their minds in a fun and engaging way.

Collection Development Coordinator Karen Dini has been leading the project, working with library staff to create themes for each memory kit backpack and curate the items inside.

“The kits are geared towards people who have family members with memory-related issues, or are caregivers for someone with memory-related issues,” said Dini. “The idea is to spur conversation, whether it’s talking about memories that the kits bring out or just spending quality time together.”

The library currently has six memory kits on shelf, each with a unique theme: dogs, cats, outer space, zoos,

the 1950s, and the 1960s. Dini said the library is actively working on cataloging more Memory Kits and will have 15 or 16 kits in total over the next several weeks.

“Other libraries have had really unique ideas for their kits that they put together, so we drew inspiration from some of the kit themes we saw while we were researching,” said Dini.

Future memory kit themes will include cooking, Chicago sports, gardening, and more.

While each memory kit is different, borrowers can expect to find a mix of books, DVDs, music, and ac-

Coming events Friday, April 29 Story time outside From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, it’s back. Join us for Story Time Outside on the west lawn of the library. Bring a blanket to sit on if you would like one. After story time, you may decorate the sidewalk with chalk and take home a craft. During the April 29 session, we will celebrate El día de los libros/ Children’s Book Day! All participants ages 2 and older must wear a face covering if not able to social distance. This program is limited to 15 children total and their caregivers; all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration is now open. Register for each session separately.

ical, intellectual, and emotional growth. Registration is taken in-person at the Centennial Rec Center. Call (630) 233-7275 option 3 for registration availability. Visit addisonparks.org for required paperwork due prior to first day of program.

Addison Road Warriors Running Club for ages 16 and over Are you currently a runner or thinking about getting into running? Joining a running club has great advantages for all running abilities. Our club will incorporate various distances, paces, and surfaces to perform your best.

It will provide guidance on goal setting, strengthening, flexibility and nutrition geared specifically for runners.

Local races will also be targeted in this program. Location: Club Fitness. Info: addisonparks.org.

¡Hola! (drop-in) Join the Addison Public Library on Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. for an in-person bilingual story time in Spanish and English. Drop-in. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Open enrollment is ongoing for the Addison Park District Preschool The Addison Park District preschool program curriculum reflects the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards. Visit www. illinoisearlylearning.org for more details. The Park District helps children develop prekindergarten skills, including letter/name recognition, listening skills, healthy habits, cooperative play, fine motor, and socialization skills. The experiences are both educational and recreational, which aid in social, phys-

Heroes story time From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for stories and activities about everyday heroes, superheroes, and more. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

Join the Addison All Star Summer Day Camp Program beginning June 13 Participants will go on supervised hikes, learn to play sports, adventure out to new outdoor places, plant a children’s garden, create arts and crafts projects, have fun with dance parties, and will enjoy fitness and movie days.

The program will operate in small ratios and groups which will enable participants to receive individual attention in a fun, safe environment. Enroll in a five day Ongoing events a week option or as little as two days a week. Times: 9 Addison Park District Swim Clinic a.m.-4 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. Info: This is perfect for children who have passed out of the addisonparks.org.

Dolphins Level in group lessons. Swim Clinic is a great way to introduce children to swim team. To qualify to be English conversation groups in swim clinic, your child must be able to swim freestyle At 2 p.m. Mondays on Zoom, and at 7 p.m. Wednesand backstroke properly for 50 yards without stopping. days at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public In Swim Clinic, they will learn proper starts and finishes, Library, practice listening and speaking skills in a small work on making their strokes legal for competition, and group setting. Learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events. get familiar with common drills and games that occur in practice on a swim team. The class will have an empha- English reading circle sis on stroke technique and endurance. Dates: Session 2: At 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Adult Program Room of the May 2-26. Times 7-8 p.m. Days: Tuesday and Thursday. Addison Public Library. Learn more at: addisonlibrary.

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tivities or games. Kits also include at least one fidget toy or stress ball to help the person experiencing memory loss have an outlet for anxiety or restlessness they may feel. Some kits also include a book specifically designed to give caregivers tips and support while caring for their loved ones with memory loss.

The items inside vary based on the kit’s theme; for example, the dog-themed memory kit includes the book Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me by Cynthia Copeland, a dogs and puppies memory game, the classic Lassie films, coloring sheets, a CD with songs about dogs, and even a toy dog.

“The backpacks really take the guesswork out of planning engaging activities for someone who has dementia, and each kit has a lot of different aspects to it, so they can be used in a lot of different ways,” said Dini. “We wanted the memory kits to be versatile and open-ended, so that everyone can use the kits however they like and get the most out

of them.”

Dini said it is exciting to see the Library of Things collection expand to include memory kits, and she hopes people take advantage of this new library offering.

“With a variety of items inside each memory kit, people with Alzheimer’s or memory issues can stimulate their brains in a variety of ways,” said Dini. “At best, we hope people feel more connected and engaged while they use the kits, but at the very least, we hope people have fun together.”

Memory kits can be checked out from the Library of Things collection on the second floor of the library. To check out a memory kit, cardholders simply take the entire backpack down to Guest Services and check out the kit like they would borrow a book or a movie.

The Addison Public Library is located at 4 Friendship Plaza. To explore the new memory kits online, go to https://www.addisonlibrary.org/ collections/library-of-things.

Computer basics Learn computer basics from 6-7 p.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

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These memory kits are available to be checked out by Addison Public Library cardholders. The kits are interactive and help stimulate a loved one’s mind in a fun and engaging way.

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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.

April 15 A complainant in the 400 block of S. Riverside reported two separate incidents of a subject sending them threatening messages: once at 5:27 p.m. and then again at 9:26 p.m.

April 14 A 60-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of W. Division at 4:47 p.m.

Addison Editor’s note: There were no re- April 12 ports submitted by the Addison PoA 31-year-old Villa Park woman lice Department last week. was charged with two counts of domestic battery and resisting or obVilla Park structing a police officer in the 500 April 16 block of S. Wisconsin at 11:01 p.m.

A 21-year-old Villa Park man was Theft was reported at a store in the charged with domestic battery in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at 1:12 700 block of N. Lincoln at 10:05 p.m. p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole their purse

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A complainant in the 700 block of W. Ridge reported at 9:15 p.m. that a suspect is harassing them.

A complainant in the 100 block of N. 2nd reported at 5:39 p.m. that an unknown subject was driving around their home multiple times.

Fraud According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported three incidents of residents being a victim of fraud.

Bensenville The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

April 20, 11:04 p.m. in the 700 block of E. Grand Ave., a juvenile complainant reported a verbal confrontation with a known suspect in the parking lot. This is case is under investigation. BEPC2200322.

April 19, 9:32 a.m. in the 300 block of W. Grand Ave., a complainant reported a catalytic converter was found to be missing from a box truck located in the southeast corner of company lot. This is case is under investigation. BEPC2200316.

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block of W. Irving Park Road, a 28-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery.

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April 19, 3:47 p.m. near Foster Ave. and N. Route 83, Matthew Barrett, 44, of Hanover Park, was arrested for a revoked driver’s license.

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April 17, 11:05 p.m. in the 100 block of Red Oak, a complainant reported she received threating text messages by a known suspect.

This is for documentation purpose.

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April 16, 2:21 a.m. near W. Roosevelt Ave. and N. Old Plank Road, Edoy Lopez-Moreno, 24, was arrested for driving while license was suspended, transportation of open alcohol by the driver and a traffic violation. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200310.

April 16, 2:59 p.m. in the 1000 block of York Road, a complainant reported that three known suspects committed battery against her and shot at her vehicle. The suspects also took complainant’s phone and $500 in cash. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200312.

April 16, 3:24 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., Lakaija M. Coleman, 26, of Chicago, was arrested for failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County. BEPC2200311.

April 15, 8:49 a.m., the Bensenville Police Department was forwarded information of a possibly known suspect using the complainant’s Social Security number. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200309.

April 14, 7:26 a.m. in the 800 block of E. Grand Ave., a complainant reported the catalytic converter to his rental car was discovered missing.

This case is under investigation.

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This case is under investigation.

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April 13, 3:59 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Grand Ave., the general manager and a complainant reported that the complainant traded in her vehicle but the registration remained on the vehicle. Now the complainant is receiving citations by mail. The plates are entered as missing/stolen.

This case is under investigation.

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DuPage CASA recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, but for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of DuPage County and more than 900 CASA organizations around the country, child abuse prevention is our priority every day.

Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the United States each year.

Children under the age of one year have the highest level of victimization and children growing up in households with domestic violence and drug abuse are at the highest risk of abuse and neglect in their homes.

Preventing child abuse starts with recognizing the importance of strengthening families in our community. Establishing economic support, positive parenting education and quality child care are cited by the CDC as the most effective child abuse prevention strategies.

This month CASA of DuPage County tied blue ribbons at the entrance to the DuPage County Courthouse and posted signage sharing the DCFS hotline number. The organization representatives were joined by the DuPage County Chief Judge Kenneth Popejoy, along with Juvenile Court Judges Anthony Coco and Brian Jacobs, Probate Court Judge James Orel, and Judge Ann Celine Walsh, Presiding Judge of Specialty and Juvenile Courts Division.

The Blue Ribbon Campaign began in the spring of 1989 when Bonnie Finney of Virginia tied a ribbon on her car to acknowledge the loss of her threeyear-old grandson who was a victim of abuse. She encouraged her neighbors to do the same to bring her community together to protect children. The blue ribbon has been the national symbol for child abuse prevention ever since.

CASA of DuPage County encourages everyone in the community to play a role in keeping children safe. Join the effort and tie a blue ribbon to a tree in your neighborhood or wear one on your lapel. Most importantly, if you see something that you think is just not right related to the safety of a child, call the DCFS hotline 1-800-25-ABUSE. CASA of DuPage County is a nonprofit, community organization supporting children who have been abused or neglected by recruiting and training volunteer advocates to speak to their best interests in the court and in the community. Learn more about CASA of DuPage County programs by visiting their website at: www.dupagecasa. org.

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The Deal—I can’t prove it, but everyone knows it’s true

By Jim Nowlan Here’s The Deal: Lawyers and judges elevated to the Illinois Supreme Court by the Judicial Nominating Committee of the Cook County Democratic Party are allowed to be the best jurists they can be on 90-95 percent of the cases before them. But, on any cases affecting the Party, such as redistricting reform, they must commit themselves to protect the Party.

That’s The Deal: A good, prestigious job, with a great pension, all in return for turning a blind eye to Lady Justice on those infrequent political cases that affect the Party and its interests, such as pensions, term limits and gerrymandering. Most wannabe jurists consider it worth the trade. They wouldn’t be offered the judgeship if they didn’t.

The Deal is never spoken, of course, in the best tradition of indicted ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan, a state lawmaker for more than half a century, and chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois for years. Winks and nods speak volumes.

And for three decades, indicted Chicago alderman Ed Burke chaired the Party judicial nominating committee. Ed was to the political manner born, you might say. His father was a powerful alderman of long standing. Ed himself has been on the Chicago City Council for more than half a century and, like Madigan, also a Democratic ward committeeman in Chicago, for seemingly forever.

Along the granite corridors of Chicago’s City Hall, everyone still doffs his cap to Ed, with a “Good morning, Mr. Chairman” (a reference to Burke’s longtime, now ex-chairmanship of the Council’s powerful Finance Committee, which has wide-ranging powers, far beyond finance).

The Deal was in obvious play in 2016, when the four Democrats on the seven-member Illinois Supreme Court

blocked a constitutional amendment petition drive signed by 600,000 Illinois voters. Petitioners sought to put on the ballot a proposal that legislative redistricting be conducted by an independent commission.

Surveys showed that 80 percent of voters supported independent mapping.

But no. In a blatantly partisan opinion, Justice Tom Kilbride wrote that the amendment was unconstitutional, preventing voters from having their say. His ludicrous reasoning: The proposal gave some responsibilities to the Illinois Auditor General, a constitutional officer of the Legislature, and that the auditor lacked the staff to carry out such responsibilities!

This, as if modest staffing issues supersede the state Constitution, rather than the other way around.

Insiders tell me that one of the two female justices on the court, Chief Justice Anne Burke (wife of guess who; see above) or Mary Jane Theis, had doubts about the opinion, but ultimately caved to The Deal. Both came up through the system of The Deal.

Nor did opinion author Kilbride recuse himself from hearing the case, even though it was argued before him by Mike Kasper, treasurer of the Democratic Party of Illinois, and Madigan’s elections lawyer. And even though the DPI had just a few years earlier contributed more than $1.5 million to his successful retention bid.

Only in Illinois.

So now, Illinois has among the most preposterously contorted legislative districts in the nation, a disservice to democracy, and to all 8 million Illinois registered voters.

This November we can expunge The Deal, by electing justices who have no ties to the Burke-Madigan Axis of the Democratic Party of Illinois.

Jim Nowlan is a former Illinois legislator, state agency director, an aide to three governors, chair of the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission, a professor and a community newspaper publisher.

Slices of life

A taxing time was had by all It was time to do taxes. What a great day it was!

Everyone loves taxes, especially when they have to pay in which I did, this year. (Did I mention it was a great day?)

I’d let them sit for weeks, well, because I had to pay in and who wants to pay before they have to pay?

But it was time. Almost midApril and I had to get the job done.

I hunkered down on a Saturday and vowed to crunch numbers and embrace the inevitable.

(Many hours later) I was finished—all i’s dotted and t’s crossed—and was ready to e-file.

In the words of Disney’s Elsa, “Let it go, let it go!”

And let it go I did. I pressed send. Off went the 1040. Off went the state forms. I breathed a sigh of relief and thought about pouring a glass of wine.

Before I got the chance, the bing bing of an incoming email stopped my pursuit of fermented grapes. It was from the taxprocessing site.

My income tax return had been rejected.

Letter to the editor

Say No to sale of White Pines Golf Course, reader urges Recently, it has been reported and confirmed that the Bensenville Park District led by Park District Executive Director, Joe Vallez has “conceptual” plans to sell 125 acres of White Pines Golf Course for light industrial use. With the proceeds of this sale of approximately $125 million, Mr. Vallez has “conceptual” plans to re-develop the remaining 125 or more acres of White Pines into a Sports Complex with 14 soccer fields, 4 soft ball fields, and a

large-scale hotel. How does a hotel on the former site of White Pines Golf Course benefit Bensenville residents?

Many Bensenville residents vehemently oppose the sale of White Pines Golf Course. This group of residents have done their due diligence and have documents through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that Mr. Vallez and the Park District Board have been working on this sale for the past 2 years without the knowledge or

support of Bensenville residents. It has been confirmed by Mr. Vallez that the Park District has spent [a great deal of money] exploring the various development options with regards to this sale.

Mr. Vallez has stated that the Park District has approximately $7 million dollars of capital improvement needs, so why does he need $125 million?

Any type of industrial re-devel-

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By

JILL PERTLER Columnist

Ho hum.

It seems the number I’d input as my adjusted gross income from 2020 was incorrect. I wasn’t surprised. 2020 was a bit of a poop storm for me. When I filed taxes, I was in a deep fog of grief over the loss of my husband. I’m surprised I got them filed at all.

Last year, I failed to save a digital copy of my return. I have a hard copy, but it’s about 1,700 miles from my current location.

Such is the state of affairs when one spends nearly a year living a fog.

But 2020 is old news. It’s now 2022 and we’re filing for 2021.

And in 2022, for 2021, if you don’t have your AGI for the past year, you can’t file online. It must be done the old fashioned way— with stamps and an envelope. My tax software kindly instructed me to print out (hard copy) my return and mail it via the good and reliable United States Postal Service.

I headed toward my closet, because where do you keep your printer if not in the bedroom closet? Silly question, I know.

While hanging out with my clothes and hangers, I got set to print the first pages of my tax returns. It was then that the printer spoke up, briefly, albeit loudly. We were out of ink.

And that is how I found myself, at 6:30 on a Saturday night, headed to the superstore for printer

ink. I don’t have to tell anyone that the superstore is exactly the place I longed to be at 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday. That place was hopping!

I was on fire.

Well, not on fire, per se, but I felt the hopping spirit—especially with Easter and all.

Ink in hand, I checked out and headed to the car. I could nearly taste the finality of taxes 2021, and it was sweet.

Back in my bedroom closet, I loaded the ink and began printing the 2,000 or so pages needed for my federal and state income tax forms. OK, maybe not 2,000—let’s leave it at a rounded 1,837—or so.

The pages spewed to the floor at my feet in no random order and I bent to pick them up. As I was doing so, I noticed two shoes sitting in front of me. They sat as a pair, but it was clear they were not a pair, which was weird because my shoes normally sit as pairs.

I wondered where the other two mismatched shoes might be.

Then my eyes glanced down at my feet and I got my answer.

I was wearing the other two shoes from that mismatched pair.

They were what I was wearing while at the store buying printer ink just 30 minutes prior.

It was now 8 p.m. on a Saturday evening. I finally let the printing commence. When it was done, I bundled everything up and packed the pages neatly into addressed envelopes—ready to send. I’d bring them to the post office in the morning, but for now the job was done.

It was time for a glass of wine.

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

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(Continued from page 7) opment of White Pines Golf Course is cision to move forward with this proin Direct Conflict of the Mission State- posed re-development is in the hands ment of the Bensenville Park District. of his five commissioned Park Board The mission statement reads, “We en- Officials. This group of residents behance the quality of life through the lieve that a sale of this magnitude that preservation of our local history, open can generate $125 million in the pockspaces and recreational opportunities ets of the Bensenville Park District MUST NOT BE and SHOULD NOT for residents of all ages to enjoy.”

White Pines Golf Course has been BE in the hands of these 5 part-time a landmark in Bensenville since 1928! Park District Officials. As of this date, Is destroying the wetlands, removing the Park District has not made a village all of the vegetation and the 4000 trees wide announcement of their “concepthroughout this golf course, along with tual” plans for the sale of White Pines all the wildlife that inhabit this area, Golf Course for light industrial use. really preserving our history and open Let the residents of Bensenville be heard and vote on this important issue spaces?

This re-development will affect all in the form of a village referendum.

Bensenville residents’ quality of life.

Bill Hibner As Mr. Vallez has explained, the de-

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Trivia Night champions

More than 125 people participated in Willowbrook High School’s annual Trivia Night. The Willowbrook Music Booster Club held the event in the school cafeteria on April 9. Willowbrook math teacher Ed Sullivan emceed the event and kept the crowd entertained during an evening filled with information and facts. The event, which also included raffle baskets and a Pick-A-Prize game, served as a fundraiser for the Willowbrook Music Booster Club. This year’s Trivia Night raised more than $5,000, which will be utilized for student scholarships, grants and other causes supported by Willowbrook’s music department.

Of the 14 teams that competed at Trivia Night 2022, the highest-scoring team was “The No Names.” The members of “The No Names,” (pictured left to right) are: Diana Watkins, Nick Janopoulos, Jill Kelly, John Kelly, Jeff Taylor, Ralph Watkins, Tina Janopoulos, Mason Watkins, Jean Taylor, Gina Mucha and Kevin Mucha.

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Bensenville Park District to host ‘Fitness de Mayo’ May 5

Free group fitness classes, activities at Wood Street Fitness

Learning environmental sustainability

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On April 7, 13 Addison Trail students in science teacher Daniel Fernandez’s (AP) Environmental Science class visited the A.J. LaRocca Wastewater Treatment Plant. Students learned about the engineering that goes into cleaning wastewater and saw firsthand the steps required to turn wastewater into clean, reusable water. The trip served to expand the students’ understanding of environmental sustainability and how those practices are implemented within the community.

Learning from visitors

Want to try a group fitness class at Wood Street Fitness for free? Well, the Bensenville Park District is offering a fun way to explore these options on Thursday, May 5, as part of its “Fitness de Mayo” celebration.

Stop by the Deer Grove Leisure Center from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. to try a free Zumba® Gold class and stick around for fun Mexican fiesta games, light snacks and a piñata from noon to 1:30 p.m. Patrons are invited to try one of the other classes that day as well.

Fees are just $6 for residents and $8 for non-residents. The full schedule for May 5 is as follows, with free events noted: 10:15-11 a.m.

Core Foundations with Silvia ($6/$8) 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Free Mexican-fiesta-themed Zumba® Gold with Silvia 12 noon-1:30 p.m.

Free Mexican fiesta games and piñata 6-7 p.m.

Cardio Blast with Debbie ($6/$8) 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Mexican-fiesta-themed Zumba® Toning with Traci ($6/$8) In addition to single class rates, the fitness center offers “core class pass” membership that includes unlimited in-person and virtual classes for $35 per month for residents ($40 for non-residents) or $300 annually, $360 for non-residents.

Most classes are offered virtually, and new classes are being offered all the time. A full weekly class schedule is located on the Wood Street Fitness website, WoodStFitness.com/classes.

Wood Street Fitness membership information can be found at WoodStFitness.com.

To register, visit the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday.

History Museum, Elmhurst Library present ‘Stories and Stones’

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Barbara Heredia of Quest Diagnostics in Wood Dale explains how to extract samples from a tube to a group of Fenton students who attended her presentation as part of Career Talk Thursday.

On Sunday, May 22, beginning at 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Public Library will present a free program called “Stories and Stones” at the library, 125 So. Prospect.

Storyteller Marilyn Kinsella presents traditional Native American stories including “Skunny Wundy and the Stone Giants” from the Iroquois and a riveting tale from the Northwest, “The Whistling Tsonquas.”

She will be joined by primitive tool specialist Larry Kinsella as he demonstrates some of the tools mentioned in the stories including bows and arrows and more. This is a 45-minute program suitable for families. Registration is required at elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. For more information, visit elmhursthistory.org/320/Programs.

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Willowbrook’s other singles winners included senior Becca Lopez Egan (No. 1), sophomore Lillian Caron (No. 2), senior Amelia Gesicki (No. 3), Allison Harr (No. 4), freshman Abby Schnittker (No. 5), junior Emma Foley (No. 6), senior Kali Becker (No. 8), junior Adreana Vega (No. 9) and senior Mary Whiting (No. 10). Gesicki teamed with senior Emma Rattana to earn a victory in the No. 1 doubles match. The duo of Lopez Egan and Caron won the No. 3 doubles contest. The tandem of seniors Claire Harr and Molly Williams battled to a 21-16, 19-21, 23-21 win in the No. 5 doubles match. The Warriors improved their conference dual-meet record to 4-1 with last week’s win over the Mustangs. The Warriors opened their conference season with a loss to Hinsdale South. They then earned victories over Leyden, Morton, Addison Trail and Downers Grove South. Willowbrook will compete in this week’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet.

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

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