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Bensenville Park District considers sale of White Pines property

Area near O’Hare sought by redevelopers

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT

According to a story reported by the Daily Herald last week, developers may have their eyes on the White Pines Golf Club property located at 500 W. Jefferson St. in Bensenville.

The club’s 260 acres is bordered by Church Road on the west, York Road

on the east, Jefferson Street on its north side and south to Belmont Avenue and dates back to 1928.

As the only public course in the area, it has been a popular place to host weddings, golf outings and charity events for organizations throughout DuPage County.

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of the Bensenville Park District, said Village officials had been occasionally receiving inquiries from developers about the large tract of land for about the past five years, according to the Daily Herald. It was also reported that while no offers have been solicited, the Park District is considering the discussion of a sale.

In August, state lawmakers granted the park district the authority to sell up to 125 acres of the property.

Vallez told the Daily Herald that hypothetically, the park district could sell that 125 acres and turn the remaining 135 acres into a “new stateof-the-art recreation facility, be it a soccer facility, baseball, a combina-

tion of both, potentially a new golf course.”

“With that remaining land, there’s definitely going to be a continued public use with a new recreation facility, if the park district decides to go down that path,” Vallez said, insist-

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Jersey Mike’s collects over $1,700 for Addison Trail High School

From March 2 to 6, the new Jersey Mike’s Subs sandwich shop at 1435 W. Lake St. hosted a fundraiser to support Addison Trail students. Fifteen percent of sales from those days was donated to ATHS. On Thursday, March 10, Jersey Mike’s area franchisee owner Jim Shipman (pictured, far right) gave the school with a check for $1,790. Also pictured here at the presentation are (from left): Addison Trail principal Jack Andrews, senior Lindsay Stevenson, senior Roohana Amin, senior Madelyn Ford, senior Enzo Ciaccia, sophomore Jack DiDomenic, sophomore Maria Zapata, senior Diana Villegas-Hernandez, freshman Anjali Acosta, freshman Juan Juarez and freshman Jackelyn Macedo Hernandez.

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Alex King, longtime local businessman, passes away at 78

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

If the weather in the area seemed dreary last week, it is likely because the world was made a little sadder after losing one of the bright shining stars of the local business world, as well as in the communities of Elmhurst and Villa Park.

Alex Richard King Jr. passed away March 29, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born on April 10, 1943 in Melrose Park, the son of the late Alex Richard King Sr. and Geraldine (nee Speno) King.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Karen (nee Vander Molen) King and the loving father of Kari (Tom) Duffy, Richard King and Robert (Robin) King.

Perhaps his favorite role in the family was as the loving and cherished “Papu” to his grandchildren Brianna, AJ, Paige, Alyssa, Paulie and Jake.

Alex was the dear brother of Deni (Dan) Fiock and Jill (Brian) Brunette; fond uncle of Spencer (Samantha) Fiock and Nick Fiock, and Kiel Brunette and Kory Brunette; and by many more family members as well as friends, tenants and business associates too numerous to count.

Alex was a real estate broker and founding partner of Stenzel, Polster and King Real Estate in Franklin Park. He began his business in 1972 and in 1976, King Construction, Inc., was incorporated as a builder of multi-family dwellings. It was located in the building that still remains at 140 W. St. Charles Road in Villa Park.

According to Andee Jorgensen, his long time office manager and all-around right-hand person for 48 years, the business began as King Decorating, a painting contractor, and next door to them in the building was King Travel, operated by Alex’s

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Pictured here is Alex King at the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce’s Installation Dinner in 2012. He was an active member in Villa Park as well as the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry. King passed away on March 29 at the age of 78, but to those who knew him well, he was and always will be The King.

Alex King (right) is pictured here with a long time real estate associate LW Leo Reedy at a holiday party held at Community Bank of Elmhurst in 2014. Alex Richard King, Jr., passed away March 29 at the age of 78. His services are Friday and Saturday at at Elmhurst Community Funeral Nordic Park on Lake Street in ItasHome – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 ca.”

S. Spring Road, Elmhurst.

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sister Jill.

“At that time, we were building a lot of homes in Elmhurst as well as Birch Cove, [the apartment building] in Villa Park,” said Jorgensen. “He also built several townhomes called

Reedy, partnering on several projects. He was a member of the Real Estate Board and was a real estate broker.

A lifelong learner Alex was a lifelong learner.

Throughout his lifetime, he enjoyed collecting arrowheads and conducting archeological digs at the site of the Popham Colony in Phippsburg, Maine. He tried to manage a trip out to Popham every year.

He published a book about Popham Colony, written at the fifth-grade reading level, so that young students could understand about the area he loved so dearly. Alex often spoke to young people in school groups and Scout troops, and very much enjoyed that part of his life that he devoted as a commitment to the community.

He was member of both the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce. King Construction was once named the Villa Park Chamber’s Business of the Year.

Most of all, Alex was quick with a laugh and never too busy to sit down and offer wisdom to those who sought him for it. Alex took time for long talks about not only real estate, but also business in general, as well as history and philosophy. He kept a smile and a welcome face even when his health began to decline.

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At that time, we were building a lot of homes in Elmhurst as well as Birch Cove, [the apartment building] in Villa Park.

He also built several townhomes called Nordic Park on Lake Street in Itasca.”

– Andee Jorgensen

el, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst. A visitation will take place on Friday, April 8 from 3-8 p.m. and a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to The National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10016 would be appreciated. For funeral information, call 630-834-3515 or visit www.elmhurstfh.com.

Services Friday, Saturday Sunday, April 10, would have been There will be a celebration of Alex his 79th birthday. And most will King’s life at Elmhurst Community agree, Alex is, always was, and will Funeral Home—The Ahlgrim Chap- always be The King.

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Behind the scenes: How the library adds new items to the collection

You already know that library shelves are filled with books, movies, and more. But do you know how those items get into the library’s collection for patrons to take home?

The Materials Management department at the Addison Public Library works behind the scenes to bring the best materials to our shelves for cardholders to borrow!

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Choosing and ordering new items The Collection Development team is in charge of selecting new items to add to the library’s collection. Each staff member on this 3-person team oversees one area of the collection.

Collection Development Specialist Sue Eilers, for example, focuses on selecting materials for our children and teen collections as well as DVDs and video games. Like the rest of her team, Eilers chooses which materials to order by using professional reviews, watching past circulation trends, and using our Collection Development policy as her guides.

“I enjoy seeing all the new things that are available, and then having the opportunity to bring those exciting new things to our community,” said Eilers, who has worked for the library for over two decades and has worked on the Collection Development team since 2015.

Since the Collection Development team chooses what they want to add to the collection, Acquisition Clerk Mary Ho takes over. Ho has been working at the library for nearly 25 years and says she enjoys the quiet nature of the job, even when work picks up before the close of the fiscal year on April 30 each year. Ho places all the orders for items that go into the library’s collection, working with large and small vendors alike across the country to find the right materials.

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next step. Every time the library has a new item for the collection, catalogers Sharon Sippy and Erika Johnsrud update the library’s online catalog (available 24/7 at discover. addisonlibrary.org) so patrons can find the new materials.

Sippy catalogs all adult and children’s print materials for the library; Johnsrud handles all multimedia items, kits, games, and World Language materials. Sippy and Johnsrud agree that the best part of cataloging is seeing everything new as it comes in and making items discoverable for library patrons.

After items are cataloged, the final step is to process the item. Materials Management Clerk Michelle Stano explained that processing includes things like “making protective covStep 2: Getting items ers for items, putting labels on, makready for patrons Once items have arrived in the ing sure barcodes on every piece of building, it’s time to get them ready a kit match, and programming RFID to enter the collection. Materials tags.”

Management Clerk Steven Krage handles receiving new items, and Step 3: Shelving items Once library items have been fully there are always a lot of new items to manage. Last year, the library add- processed and are ready to go on the ed over 23,000 physical items to its shelf, their team of Shelving Clerks works together to put materials on collection.

“It’s important to be organized,” shelves so patrons can check them out. said Krage. “Being organized is the Shelving Clerk Joyce Cordo explained only way you can get through the that while each day is different, she and the other Shelving Clerks usually volume of materials we have.”

Cataloging each new item is the start their day in the Guest Services de-

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other libraries? Borrowing items from other libraries is called interlibrary loan, and Interlibrary Loan Clerk Marilyn Williams is the staff member who makes it happen.

“If a patron can’t get an item here, we search for that item for them, both out-of-state and in-state,” said Williams. “I’m responsible for keeping records of items Addison cardholders borrow from other libraries and making sure those items get to our patrons.”

Requests are made through the library’s online catalog, on the library’s website at addisonlibrary.org/ order-items, or simply by calling the library and making a request over the phone. The library can access both state and national resources to find materials for patrons.

Interlibrary loan goes both ways: Addison cardholders can borrow from other libraries, and cardholders from other libraries can borrow from Addison’s collection, too.

“We share with other libraries, just like they share with us,” Williams said.

The Addison Public Library is located at 4 Friendship Plaza. To learn more about the library’s ColBonus: Borrowing lection Development process and from other libraries Did you know that you can use Material Selection policy, visit the your Addison Public Library card to library’s website at addisonlibrary. try to find the item you want through org/policies. partment to pick up recently returned items that need to go back on the shelf.

“I like being able to help keep things in order, and I enjoy working hands-on with library materials,” said Cordo.

When they are not shelving library materials, Shelving Clerks work on projects like shifting books from one area of the shelves to another to make room for new items and removing materials from the library’s collection.

The process of taking items out of the collection is called weeding, which is overseen by the Collection Development team. Items are removed from the collection when they become dated, worn, or are no longer in demand.

Eilers explained that weeding “helps people find the things they want and makes room for new things,” which ultimately helps the library be as usable and relevant to the community as possible.

Some withdrawn items are offered to other libraries or are donated to Thriftbooks for resale or recycling.

And even when books are removed from the Addison Public Library’s collection, patrons still have a way to search for items they want.

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ing nothing had been decided as yet. Still, proceeds from such a sale could be used to fund facility upgrades and repairs throughout the park district.

Plans are already being considered according to the Park District web site, where the Bensenville Park District Board of Commissioners have a statement indicating they have indeed received several inquiries from private companies interested in redeveloping parts of the White Pines property. Some ideas under consideration have been laid out in a plan dubbed

“Bensenville 2.0,” which can be found at bvilleparks.org.

A statement on the web site explains: “the project is still in an exploratory phase, which includes proposing options for the use of any proceeds generated from the sale … Once thoroughly vetted and approved, the sale of certain White Pines acres would be a significant economic engine that would produce resources to support district-wide indoor and outdoor capital improvement projects and programming. Those projects would improve virtually every aspect of

the district’s operations to benefit hoods to the expansion of O’Hare Airport. In 2021, more than 100 patrons of all ages.” houses were torn down in the Mohawk Terrace subdivision, located A proud neighborhood If any redevelopment in that area north of the Village to make way were to move forward, perhaps for the construction of industrial their biggest obstacle would be the spaces close to the airport. Most residents of the White Pines resi- of the homes were purchased at a premium, due to the demand for dential area.

They are often united when po- industrial buildings. At that time, litical circumstances threaten to Bensenville Village Manager Evan invade their neighborhood and dis- Summers told the Daily Herald rupt their way of life and they are that, “It’s a testament of what industrial real estate is going for. not afraid to be vocal.

The Village of Bensenville al- These opportunities don’t come up ready lost some of its neighbor- often.”

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Addison Trail nominates 21 staffers for prestigious ‘Golden Apple’ award Every school year, Addison Trail students have the opportunity to recognize a teacher or a staff member for going above and beyond and making a difference in their life through the school’s Golden Apple program.

Addison Trail’s Golden Apple award is given to teachers and staff members who have made a positive impact on students inside the classroom and beyond. On Monday, March 7, 21 staff members were honored with the Golden Apple. The award is one way students can give back to teachers and staff members for all they do. It also is a reminder to staff that their hard work and continuous effort make a difference in student’s lives each and every day.

The staff members who were recognized, as well as the pupils who nominated them are as follows: English teacher Steve Bruns, nominated by senior Sneha Dhandapani; English teacher RJ Budler, nominated by senior Mariangely Velez Capo; English Learner (EL) teacher Itzel Carranza, nominated by junior Leonardo Diaz Gomez; English teacher Jessica Clark, nominated by senior Atziri Valbuena; Special education teacher Frederick Crone, nominated by junior Julio Velez; Physical education teacher Ryan Dini, nominated by senior Mateo Gomez; Science teacher Carolyn Erwin, nominated by senior Madelyn Ford; Math teacher Michael Galfi, nom-

inated by sophomore Moriah Izabeth Almodóvar; Psychologist Sally Garduno, nominated by junior Lindsey Pham; Math student teacher Jessica Hilario, nominated by freshman Citlali Cruz Desiderio; Art teacher Timothy Hockensmith, nominated by junior Kerri Carr and senior Jeff Condado Merino; Director of Guidance Steve Holland, nominated by junior Alondra Sandoval and senior Nancy Perez; Science teacher Aaron Jackson, nominated by junior Oscar Meza-Perez; Vision teacher Jacquelyn Jackson, nominated by sophomore Christopher Catrambone; Physical education teacher Keith Marston, nominated by senior Rachel Petrbok; Science teacher Theresa Marzullo, nominated by senior Sara Bojczuk; English teacher Donald Miller, nominated by sophomore Soha SidSUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing diqui; Social studies teacher Mark Olson, nominated by junior Brianna MatOn Wednesday, March 16, members of the League of Women Voters came to Addison Trail to prothews, junior Arianna Carr and sophvide students and staff members with the opportunity to register to vote in the upcoming June 28 omore Zachary Morris; general primary election. In total, 23 students registered. A law signed by former Illinois Gov. Pat Physical education teacher JenQuinn in 2013 allows 17-year-olds to cast a ballot in primary elections, as long as they will be 18 years nifer Schulmeister, nominated by old by the date of the general election. The next general election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. sophomore Aniyah Walker; Science teacher Dena Zarou, nominated by sophomore Edhem Planincic; Reading teacher James Ziebka, nominated by freshman Alyssa Pasillas.

Friday, April 8 and April 15 Addison Public Library. Does your DuPage greenhouse supervisor Amy Congratulations to all award recip- Craft time for littles productivity suffer because you have Hull and horticulture lab coordinator ients.

From 10-10:45 a.m. at the Addi- too much on your plate? In this we- Martin Bartz will provide tips and son Public Library, join us for crafts binar, you’ll learn how to overcome techniques for starting spring vegegeared toward ages 2-5. Call 630- your organizational challenges by pri- tables and flower seeds to make sure 543-3617 or learn more at: addison- oritizing your tasks, trying tools like your garden grows this summer. Call library.org/events Elon Musk’s time-blocking meth- 630-543-3617 or learn more at: addiod, and getting the most out of your sonlibrary.org/events.

Saturday, April 9 schedule. Call 630-543-3617 or learn • Easter Egg Breakfast Thursday, April 14 more at: addisonlibrary.org/events. and Egg Hunt Chair yoga Starting at 10 a.m. at the Large Sponsored by the Addison Park Tuesday, April 12 District, the breakfast will be held at Job search in the 21st century Meeting Room of the Addison Pub9 a.m. and the egg hunt at 10:30 a.m.

From 10-11 a.m. at the Teen Pro- lic Library, certified yoga instructor Location: Community Recreation gram Room or on Zoom via the Ad- Marti Lahood will guide you through We thank the Center Please register in advance. dison Public Library, join the Peo- one of the gentlest forms of yoga, Chicago Wolves Fee: $15 breakfast and $6 egg hunt ple’s Resource Center to learn how emphasizing breath awareness and only. Info: addisonparks.org. a focused job search plan increases relaxation. Call 630-543-3617 or and Bensenville the chances of making the job search learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/ • Celebrate National Community Foundation Unicorn Day (for kids) process more effective. They will events for partnering with us, From 2-2:45 p.m. at the Addison identify the 3 parts of a job search Public Library, make unicorn crafts plan and teach you strategic job Friday, April 15 and we hope to be to celebrate this mythical creature search activities. Call 630-543-3617 Crafting for the able to offer more of that symbolizes happiness, fantasy, or learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/ Community Circle From 10-11 a.m. at the Large and wonder. Call 630-543-3617 or events. these types of events learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/ Book discussion: ‘Crossroads’ Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, join us for a crafting circle in the future.” events

by Jonathan Franzen –Joe Vallez Stating at 7 p.m. at the Adult Pro- with a focus on donating to local Monday, April 11gram Room of the Addison Public organizations. We will be working Friday, April 15 Library, it’s Dec. 23, 1971. Heavy on no-sew fleece blankets. Registraing with us, and we hope to be able Hive gaming (for teens) weather is forecast for Chicago, and tion is required due to limited supto offer more of these types of events Video games, board games, puz- each member of the Hildebrandt fam- plies. Call 630-543-3617 or learn in the future.” zles, riddles and escape rooms. This ily is about to face a pivotal moment more at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

All Chicago Wolves home games week it’s game on in the Hive and at of moral crisis, seeking a freedom that are played at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. the Addison Public Library’s Large each of the others threatens to compli- Ongoing events Mannheim Road, Rosemont, conve- Meeting Room. Call 630-543-3617 cate. Call 630-543-3617 or learn more Addison Park District Swim Clinic niently located near the intersection or learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/ at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

This is perfect for children who of Interstates 90 and 294 and Chica- events. have passed out of the Dolphins Levgo’s O’Hare International Airport.

Wednesday, April 13 el in group lessons. Swim Clinic is Parking is available on-site. Visit Monday, April 11 Seed starting indoors ChicagoWolves.com/gameday for How to get organized Starting at 11 a.m. on Zoom via the See CALENDAR, Page 12 more information.

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Park District, Chicago Wolves partner for April 23 charity night Night to benefit the Bensenville Community Foundation

Now hockey fans of all ages and those seeking affordable family entertainment can do something fun while doing some good for the community. The Bensenville Park District has joined forces with the Chicago Wolves to offer a $26 ticket package that includes a green-level ticket, hot dog, soft drink and knit cap and provides $4.50 per ticket to benefit the Bensenville Community Foundation.

Tickets purchased for the 7 p.m. game Saturday, April 23, between the Wolves and Milwaukee Admirals through a special website will receive the special pricing and benefits, valued at $45. The event is open to all.

To receive the special offer, purchase tickets at fevo.me/bensenville.

“We are excited to join with Chicago’s hottest sports team for a special offer that not only provides a great value to our residents but gives back to the community,” said Bensenville Park District Executive Director Joe Vallez. “We thank the Chicago Wolves and Bensenville Community Foundation for partner-

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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.

was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon on person, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon/vehicle and driving while license suspended or revoked near Addison and Lake.

Myrick at 9:12 p.m.

March 27 Myrna J. Martinez, 42, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI and child endangerment near Lake and I-355.

March 28 Police said Osveli Reyes, 23, of Lucia Vasquez-Cruz, 37, of Ad- Addison, was issued a warrant at dison, was charged with DUI in the the Broadview Police Department at 100 block of S. Lincoln at 8:55 p.m. 12:10 p.m.

Addison A 26-year-old Addison woman March 29 was charged with two counts of do- March 25 Jonas D. Castillo, 25, of Chicago, mestic battery in the 300 block of E. Daniel Leon, 27, of Addison, was

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Darshaun Turner, 41, of Arlington Heights, was charged with possession of a controlled substance at 2:30 p.m.

March 24 Jose L. Mora, 51, of Bensenville, was charged with resisting/obstructing a police officer and attempting to disarm a police officer at 9:17 p.m.

A 46-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of N. Highview at 8:02 p.m.

they were battered by several unknown suspects.

A complainant at a restaurant in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 7:54 p.m. that a subject was causing a disturbance and wanted the subject trespassed.

March 24 Burglary was reported at a restaurant in the 300 block of W. North at 8:58 a.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect broke a window and entered on the southwest side of the building. The suspect stole money from the cash register and damaged multiple gambling machines.

March 22 A 20-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic March 23 A complainant at a restaurant in battery, resisting arrest and causing a child to be endangered in the 100 the 200 block of W. North reported at 11:41 p.m. that an unknown susblock of S. Lincoln at 3:30 a.m. pect shot a window on the north side of the building, causing a hole in the March 21 Miguel Angel Leon, 31, of Scha- window. umburg, was charged with two counts of DUI and driving while li- March 22 A 29-year-old Villa Park man was cense revoked or suspended in the charged with domestic battery and 400 block of W. Lake at 3:15 p.m. violation of an order of protection in the 300 block of N. Harvard at 11:34 March 20 Jocelyn N. Terreros, 22, of Addi- p.m.

A complainant in the 900 block of son, was charged with DUI in the 500 S. Euclid reported at 5:39 p.m. that a block of W. Diversey at 9:11 p.m. suspect is harassing them via social media.

March 19 A complainant in the 600 block of Police said Eric Garcia, 20, of Addison, was issued a warrant for N. Michigan reported at 7:09 p.m. no driver’s license/permit in the 100 that an unknown suspect is sending them threatening messages. block of S. Lincoln at 9:31 p.m.

Retail theft was reported at a store.

Police said Argelio Garcia-Lopez, 23, of Addison, was issued a warrant A complainant reported that an unfor no driver’s license/permit, im- known suspect used counterfeit monproper lane usage and no insurance ey to purchase items from the store.

A complainant at a hotel in the in the 500 block of E. Lake at 9:55 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt reported a.m.

Fayro E. Pascual-Garcia, 23, of at 10:32 p.m. that a suspect was causBensenville, was charged with pos- ing a disturbance. The complainant session of a controlled substance in wanted the suspect trespassed. the 900 block of Pamela Drive at March 21 3:25 p.m.

Ashly N. Hertzmann, 32, of Carol Thomas Richard Simmons, 50, of Addison, was charged with two Stream, was charged with DUI, leavcounts of DUI, illegal possession/ ing the scene of an accident, failure transportation of liquor by a driver to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and leaving the scene of an accident transportation or possession of open with vehicle damage in the 4N100 alcohol by a driver and no insurance near W. North and N. Route 83 at block of Swift at 3:16 a.m.

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March 17 Gisselle Jaramillo, 22, of Addison, March 20 Merly A. Castillo Torres, 29, of was charged with possession of a controlled substance in the 100 block Addison, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license and improper of W. Elizabeth. backing of a vehicle on a roadway near W. North and S. Westwood at March 16 Jorge A. Mejia-Santos, 41, of 1:23 a.m.

Glendale Heights, was charged with DUI near Ari and Collins at 9:47 p.m. March 15 Theft of a vehicle was reported A 20-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domes- at a business in the 700 block of N. tic battery, assault and driving while Michigan at 4:40 p.m. A complainant license revoked or suspended in the reported that an unknown suspect re600 block of S. Wisconsin at 11:55 moved a trailer that was parked in a parking lot. The trailer was later loa.m. cated in another town.

Villa Park Fraud March 26 According to information providA complainant in the 700 block of N. Westmore reported at 3:34 p.m. ed last week by the Villa Park Police that a suspect threw a piece of con- Department, police reported two increte at a vehicle parked in the park- cidents of residents being a victim of fraud. ing lot.

Complainants in the 1000 block See POLICE, Page 10 of N. Villa reported at 6:21 p.m. that

Slices of life Last weekend I dove headfirst down a deep rabbit hole. And, as those of us with rabbit hole experience can attest, once you hop in there is no going back.

It started innocently enough, as most rabbit hole ventures do.

I recently got a haircut and have decided to embrace my naturally wavy/curly, albeit fine, hair. I have a lot of hair, but its baby-fine texture sometimes makes volume an issue.

Curls require volume, so I hit the Google with “Best shampoo for curly fine hair,” which resulted in numerous websites with lists of the best products for my particular needs.

I clicked on one list and the journey began. I was confronted with various brand names, some I recognized, some I did not. The lists listed numerous facts for each shampoo including scent, ingredient list, price, where to purchase and whether the shampoo was cruelty-free.

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Sen. Glowiak Hilton releases statement on Prisoner Review Board vote

Cruel to be kind By

JILL PERTLER Columnist

Say what? Call me naive (because I am) but I thought the whole animal testing thing was outlawed sometime during the days of eight-track tapes.

Turns out I was wrong.

Some of the brand names I recognized very well were not considered cruelty free. Yep. They test their products on animals “when required to do so” and can’t promise that those tests aren’t cruel.

You see how this rabbit hole sucked me in? I am a lot of things, but I hope to think that cruel is not one of them. I’d much rather be seen as kind.

I think most of us can relate.

I knew I had to find out more so I

re-visited my go-to search engine.

Turns out, one particular country (hint: it starts with “Ch”) still requires animal testing on certain products in order for those products to be sold on their soil. Some companies choose not to sell their products in this country; others overlook this little detail in the name of profit, and not only allow animal testing but even pay for it as well.

My mouth was wide open at this point.

I want my high-needs hair to look good, but not at the expense of an innocent bunny rabbit or any of its offspring. I’m also not questioning a company’s need to make a profit. I get it. But at what cost? That’s a personal question for all of us; I may have my answer, you may have yours—and that’s OK. As my search continued. I learned that another key word when looking for cruelty-free is “vegan.” I like meat

as much as anyone, but not in my shampoo or beauty products.

I think my big take-away is that not all products are cruelty-free. Call me innocent, but I thought we were way beyond that. Sigh.

I spent the day reading reviews and ended up ordering a couple of shampoos and conditioners (as well as a curl-activating product) that are all vegan, cruelty-free and (even better) they didn’t break the bank.

My life is again filled with hope, not only for the bunnies of the globe, but my hair as well.

Here’s hoping that any rabbit holes in my future only serve to help bunnies, not hurt them – and that my new products are as kind to my hair as they are to the planet.

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

The Illinois Senate voted against one of the governor’s picks to continue serving on the Prisoner Review Board—due to her approval of granting early prison release for criminals convicted of murdering police officers.

Attributing to her vote against the appointment, state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) released the following statement: “When police officers lose their lives at the hands of criminals—their families, departments and communities suffer insurmountable, unjustifiable loss.

By releasing these convicted criminals early from prison, our state is setting a dangerous precedent concerning the integrity of the criminal justice system.

“Conscientious individuals must serve on the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and I urge the governor to choose accredited, diligent appointees.”

(Editor’s note: This was received from the office of State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.)

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of representative democracy for more than two centuries. In their ideal form, they allow lawmakers to describe their work at home and in Washington and to listen to the concerns of their constituents. Open and vigorous dialogue benefits policymakers and the public.

However, the nature of the town hall meeting has changed dramatically in the last decade or so, driven by deepening political polarization and advances in technology, especially the revolution of social media.

Both conservative and liberal activist groups often regard town hall meetings as opportunities to confront lawmakers they oppose and create embarrassing moments that can be captured on camera and then disseminated through social media. Even before COVID-19, many in Congress began to hold only virtual town hall meetings in which constituents attended via phone, internet or Zoom. These meetings are often tightly controlled and often fuel public anger and skepticism about the political process.

Paul Simon powerfully summarized the value of in-person town hall meetings: “It’s one thing to read about the farm problem, much different to talk to flesh-and-blood people whose agony is written on their faces and in what they say,” he wrote. “It’s one thing to know unemployment statistics, another to talk to a mother who is worried about the mental health of her son because he can’t find a job. The people who took time to attend town meetings held in every corner of the state helped me to become a better senator.”

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By John T. Shaw Several years ago, the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute was invited to join a dozen universities in the United States to promote bipartisan collaboration and productive discourse at the state and local level.

The Institute developed a plan to strengthen how congressional town hall meetings are conducted in Illinois.

Our recommendations outlined ways these meetings could be more informative, civil, respectful and productive. We sent our ideas to members of the Illinois congressional delegation and received encouraging responses. Then COVID-19 descended in 2020 and disrupted all our lives. In-person town hall meetings seemed ill-advised and unsafe during a pandemic.

Even if COVID-19 had not battered our world, we were aware that in-person town halls are threatened by other pervasive and pernicious diseases in the United States—the rise in political polarization, the decline of civility, and the atrophy of our collective ability as Americans to discuss contentious issues constructively, without rancor or acrimony.

The twin maladies of COVID-19 and political polarization upended in-person town hall meetings in Illinois and elsewhere.

The institute is not giving up on its conviction that town hall meetings are an important instrument to revive our democracy.

Congressional town hall meetings have been an important feature of America’s culture

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The institute believes that inperson town hall meetings can again become a constructive part of our political discourse. However, we urge lawmakers and the public to approach them differently. Civility must be the coin of the realm. Town hall meetings should be restructured as listening and learning sessions that center on lawmakers hearing the

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views of constituents. They should be moderated by a nonpartisan community leader who sets the tone for a respectful discussion.

The range of people who attend town halls should be widened so the audience is more diverse and includes both partisans and independents.

There is no magic solution

to rescue and revive town hall meetings. Success ultimately depends on the goodwill and respect of both the public and policymakers.

As we approach the spring of 2022, there are cautious reports that the pandemic is easing. Hopefully we can soon contemplate in-person events, albeit with appropriate public health precautions.

I will take it as a good sign about the health of our nation and our democracy when we are able to revive town hall meetings that are both safe and civil. It is important to relearn that we can exchange views with public officials and fellow citizens in a spirited and civil way. We are all custodians of a remarkable country and state—

and citizens of the same political community.

mission. BEPC2200265.

March 30, 2 a.m. in the 400 block of Park Street, a juvenile turned themselves in for an in jurisdiction warrant and was transferred to Kane County Juvenile Justice facility.

BEPC2200261.

March 29,12:35 p.m., Alejandro Reveles, 25, turned himself in on a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County. BEPC2200259.

March 29, 10:04 p.m. at Mohawk Park, Dylan Pulido, of Bensenville, was issued a citation for unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver and a verbal warning for trespassing onto park property after closing hours. BEPC2200260.

March 29, 3:44 a.m. in the 1000 block of Stoneham Street, an officer was conducting an overnight parking enforcement, and revealed a license plate was registered to another vehicle. The license plate was seized until ownership could be verified.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200257.

March 27, 9:50 p.m. in the 300

block of S. Walnut St., Remy Morales Cortez, 52, of Des Plaines, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while license suspended/revoked. BEPC2200255.

March 25, 11:25 p.m. near W. Wood St. and S. Addison St., Aiden A. Ocampo of Hanover Park was cited for unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver and a traffic violation. BEPC2200253.

March 25, 12:32 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. York Road, officers responded to a domestic disturbance.

Due to conflicting stories no arrest was made. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200249.

March 25, 4:02 a.m. near W. Hillside Drive and Franzen Street, Christopher F. Galvez, 24, of Addison, was arrested for an active warrant out of DuPage County for failure to appear. BEPC2200250.

March 25, 4:52 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. York Road, a 31-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery. BEPC2200251.

March 25, 6:28 p.m. in the 100

block of George Street, a complainant reported his front license plate was found to be missing while parking in the north parking lot of the apartment complex where he resides.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200252.

March 24, 3:47 a.m. in the 100 block of George Street, a complainant reported two unknown suspects attempted to remove the catalytic converter to his vehicle.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200244.

March 24, 8:23 a.m. in the 800 block of W. Devon Ave., a complainant reported an unknown suspect used his work email address and reroute his paychecks to a different bank account. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200246.

March 24, 7:27 p.m. in the 800 block of E. Grand Ave., a complainant reported he found his catalytic converter to be missing from the hotel parking lot.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200248.

John T. Shaw is the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Shaw’s monthly column explores how Illinois can work toward better politics and smarter government.

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Catalytic converter theft According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported one incident of a catalytic converter being removed from a vehicle at Willowbrook High School.

Unemployment benefits identity theft According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported no incidents of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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

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

March 30, 9:33 a.m. in the 1200 block of Twin Oaks St., a complainant reported when he returned home from an out-of-town trip, he found his firearm to be missing.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200253.

March 30, 11:55 a.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported an unknown suspect informed complainant of damage to complainant’s vehicle and the unknown suspect used a plunger-type device to fix the vehicle. When the complainant called for assistance, the unknown suspect left. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200264.

March 30, 5 p.m. in the 200 block of N. Walnut St., a complainant reported a fraudulent auto loan on his credit report from two years ago from a financial company. The complainant was given an informational packet for the Federal Trade Com-

Dr. Kelly Talks Straight

About Sciatica

Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information.

To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly SynowiecMoroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts.

MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest.

FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately.

Left untreated, sciatica can lead to permanent nerve damage - and lifelong pain.

MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica.

FACT: In severe cases, sciatica can lead to the inability to control your bowels or bladder - leading to embarrassing situations.

MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica.

FACT: Drugs like muscle relaxants, pain killers, narcotics, antidepressants, and antiseizure medications have serious potential side-effects and do not cure the root cause of sciatica.

MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.”

FACT: Physical work or simply sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to sciatica. Accidents and trauma can also be the culprits. Pregnancy can cause sciatica.

Sciatica can affect anyone - including

super-fit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne.

MYTH: Stop exercising and get several weeks of bed rest to overcome sciatica.

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MYTH: Sciatica requires surgery.

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According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.”

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Seniors awarded DuPree Scholarship

Addison Trail seniors (from left): Alicia Lloveras, Madelyn Ford and Emma Walis were recently awarded the Matthew E. DuPree Memorial Scholarship, a $2,000 award presented in memory of former Addison Trail social studies teacher Matthew DuPree, who worked at District 88 for 32 years.

DuPree’s goal was to help and encourage students to pursue their life goals through the acquisition of knowledge and skills by furthering their education and attending college whenever possible.

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a great way to introduce children to swim team. To qualify to be in swim clinic, your child must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke properly for 50 yards without stopping. In Swim Clinic, they will learn proper starts and finishes, work on making their strokes legal for competition, and get familiar with common drills and games that occur in practice on a swim team. The class will have an emphasis on stroke technique and endurance. Dates: Session 1: April 4-28 or session 2: May 2-26. Times 7-8 p.m. Days: Tuesday and Thursday. Info: addisonparks.org.

tails. The Park District helps children develop prekindergarten skills, including letter/name recognition, listening skills, healthy habits, cooperative play, fine motor, and socialization skills. The experiences are both educational and recreational, which aid in social, physical, intellectual, and emotional growth. Registration is taken in-person at the Centennial Rec Center. Call (630) 233-7275 option 3 for registration availability.

Visit addisonparks.org for required paperwork due prior to first day of program.

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.

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 a week option or as little as two days a week. Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. Info: addisonparks.org.

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 de-

Clubs and organizations are welcome to send entries for this column to: news1@rvpublishing.com.

Please include a phone number or e-mail address to contact for information.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging the motoring public to focus on the road while driving and to avoid driving distracted.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

“With the increased use of technological devices, distracted driving has become a serious problem on the roads throughout our state and the nation,” said White. “No driver should be texting while driving.”

In an effort to further discourage distracted driving, White has instructed the Secretary of State Police to conduct targeted patrols statewide to crack down on distracted drivers.

“The goal is not to write tickets, but to save lives,” said White. “We are reminding the public of the dangers of distracted driving, and police will be issuing tickets to motorists who are driving distracted.”

Illinois law prohibits the handheld use of cell phones and electronic devices in vehicles, unless reporting an emergency or while the vehicle is parked.

Texting while driving is considered one of the most deadly forms of distracted driving. The penalty for texting while driving results in a moving violation that will be reflected on the motorist’s driving record, in addition to fines and court costs.

In honor of Earth Month 2022, which is April, Choose DuPage and the DuPage County Environmental Division have partnered to host a virtual series of sustainability-focused “Zoom & Learn” programs.

Featuring fresh topics and guest speakers throughout the month, this series covers topics at the intersection of business, economic development, life, and sustainability, while focusing on the DuPage region.

By bringing together local thought-leaders and influential members of the community, Choose DuPage hopes to spark new connections and fresh thinking as we all work toward a brighter future— for the planet and for DuPage.

To register for any or all of the following programs, please visit choosedupage.com and search Sustainable DuPage Zoom & Learns.

Sustainability in Commercial Construction Thursday, April 14 from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Learn best practices for reducing your environmental footprint in commercial construction and renovation projects.

Speakers include: John Mlade, LFA, WELL Faculty, LEED Fellow Director, Sustainable & Healthy Environments Wight & Company John Sliwicki, Senior Vice President, Materials Recovery Facilities LRS Katie Kaluzny, Associate Director Illinois Green Alliance

Recognition in Sustainability Thursday, April 21 from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Learn how your business can achieve recognition and accolades for sustainable practices. We’ll discuss the opportunities that exist and the impact it can have on your business.

Speakers include: Audrie Hicks Washington, Environmental Protection Specialist Energy Star Program Lead U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 5 Paul Feith, President Paul Gregory Media, a Certified B Corporation

Incentives and Resources for Sustainable Development Thursday, April 28 from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about the incentives and resources available for energy efficiency, HVAC improvements, renewable energy, and other sustainable development projects, including how to fund your vision.

Speakers include: AnnaMaria Kowalik, Senior Vice President, Director of Business Development The Illinois Energy Conservation Authority NFP Lynette Ng, Outreach Manager, C&I Programs Resource Innovations Dave Surina, Community Affairs Manager Nicor Gas Mike King, Director Energy Efficiency Program Operations

News from the Arts about town ACA presents Arts Guild’s show The Addison Center for the Arts (ACA) is presenting the 46th annual Addison Arts Guild’s Spring Members Show for spring of 2022 in the ACA Gallery from April 6 – 29.

There will be an artist’s reception held on Saturday, April 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the AAG’s latest show pieces. The entire show is made up of original works of art including paintings in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, alcohol ink, mixed media and sculpture.

Items are all available for purchase.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment For the Arts.

The Addison Center for the Arts Gallery is located adjacent to Addison Trail High School at 213 N. Lombard Road. Please enter Door 4.

For more information, visit addison-

centerforthearts.org.

Art Guild welcomes Calvert to next meeting At its next meeting on Thursday, April 14, the Addison Art Guild will feature artist Benjamin Calvert III, who will be giving a lecture and demonstration about his woodblocks and prints beginning at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza.

Calvert is a third-generation printmaker, whose works are influenced by nature and life experiences. The process of woodblock relief printmaking is meditation to Calvert and the resulting images are reflective of the source.

The medium requires patience, especially since Calvert prints are hand-carved and hand-printed using oil-based inks. Calvert received his BA from Knox College and a MBA from Drake University.

Guests are invited to attend.

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE On Monday May 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., a virtual meeting conducted by DuPage High School District 88 will take place. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the District’s plan for providing special education services to students with identified disabilities who attend parentally placed private/parochial schools and home schools located within the District’s boundaries for the 2022-2023 school year.

If you are a parent/guardian of a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of DuPage High School District 88, you are encouraged to attend.

If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Dr. Raquel Wilson, Director of Student Services for DuPage High School District 88 at rwilson@ dupage88.net or 630-782-3005 (Published in the Elmhurst Independent, Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review March 31, April 7 & 14, 2022) 414871

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 23RD day of MARCH, A.D. 2022.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 22ND day of MARCH, A.D. 2022.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review April 7, 14 & 21, 2022) 415522

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the York Township, DuPage County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022, and ending March 31, 2023, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at York Township, 1502 S. Meyers Rd, Lombard from and after April 10, 2022.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 7:30 P.M. on May 10, 2022, at York Township 1502 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held on May 10, 2022 immediately following public hearing.

Dated this 4th day of April 2022 Anthony A. Cuzzone York Township Clerk (Published in the Elmhurst Independent, Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review and the Lombardian April 7, 2022) 414487

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