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Environmentally-friendly group

Students in AP Environmental Science classes with Stephanie Downen and Jeff Baeder visited Indiana Dunes National Park on Monday, April 24 to learn about interesting ecosystems and the importance of conservation.

Man accused of three incidents of loitering at York High School

Registered offender already on probation for possession of child pornography

On Wednesday, May 3, DuPage

County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Mi-

chael McLean announced that a Villa Park man who is currently on probation for possession of child pornogra-

phy stands accused of loitering within 500 feet of York Community High School on at least three occasions.

Yuusef Husain, 36, of the 800 block S. Summit Ave., appeared before Judge Joshua Dieden who set bond at $250,000, in accordance with a previously issued arrest warrant, although State had asked for a bond of $1 million. Husain is charged with one count of Unlawful for Child Sex Offender to Loiter Within 500 Feet of School Property (Class 4 Felony).

Recently, the Elmhurst Police De-

partment received numerous reports of occasions of young girls being watched and followed by a man while leaving school for the day. Through the course of their investigation into these reports, the Elmhurst Police Department was able to identify Husain as a suspect. It is alleged that on at least three occasions between April 12 and April 28, between 3:45 p.m. and 3:55 p.m., Hussain was within 500 feet of the school for approximately ten to 20 minutes on each occasion. On Monday, May 1, Judge Dieden issued an arrest warrant for Husain. Husain was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 2, while allegedly driving around York High School neighborhoods while students were

waiting at their bus stops.

“As a registered child sex predator, Mr. Husain is prohibited from loitering within 500 feet of a school,” Berlin said. “This sex offender registration requirement is not optional.”

Husain’s next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, May 22, for arraignment in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Yuusef Husain

Bluejay Tank winner’s idea hits all the right notes

An idea for “singing” clothing earned Elmhurst University sophomore Venezia Munoz a prize of $1,500 and first place in the Spring 2023 Bluejay Tank Pitch Competition.

Munoz mixed fashion with technology for her streetwear clothing line, Vivid Existence, which features freelance artists’ designs inspired by song lyrics. The tech part is a Spotify code that plays the corresponding song on a person’s phone when scanned.

Munoz was one of seven student entrepreneurs who pitched five business ideas during the event in midApril. A total of $3,000 in prize money was up for grabs.

University juniors Miftha Syed, of Lombard, and Aaliya Khaja, of Addison, placed second and won $1,000. Their pitch, Instapark, is an app for colleges and universities that uses geolocation to help drivers find open parking spots on campus and solves the “universal” problem of having to circle parking lots.

MBA student Muhammad Rafiul “Rafi” Islam Zareef, of Chicago, earned the $500 third-place award. He pitched Storyboard Inc., a writing application that streamlines the

creative process by keeping research, outlines and storylines in one place. The app organizes and connects writers’ ideas using timeline tools, plot strings and idea binders.

Contestants were judged using four criteria: 1) the judges’ first impressions of each presentation and how well the proposal’s solution met the need; 2) pitch content; 3) pitch delivery; and, 4) each contestant’s ability to confidently, competently answer judges’ questions.

Students from Lombard, Addison place second in University competition Business

“We were thrilled with the high energy and great business ideas from the mix of undergraduate and graduate students this semester, and the entrepreneur judges were really blown away by the quality of the pitches,” said Patrick Yanahan ’94, MBA ’10, Elmhurst University’s entrepreneur in residence. “The program keeps getting bigger every year, and it’s nice to share the best talent from our student base with the private business sector.”

The Bluejay Tank Pitch Competition is offered by the Elmhurst University E-celerator, a resource for students interested in launching a new business or innovating within an existing one. The competition also is supported by the PNC Foundation.

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County partners adopt public school mutual aid response agreement

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, DuPage Regional Office of Education Superintendent Dr. Darlene Ruscitti, Head of the School Safety Task Force John Heiderscheidt and representatives from school districts as well as special education and other cooperatives across the County, announced last week the adoption of a new county-wide agreement that will expedite and facilitate the development and implementation of programs designed to provide mu-

tual aid in crises in DuPage County school districts and cooperatives which exceed the capacity of an individual school district or cooperative to respond effectively on its own. Park Place Health & Wellness Center receives Gold Seal of Approval Park Place Health & Wellness Center in Elmhurst was recently granted re-accreditation as a Nursing Care Center from The Joint Commission, earning the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval,® as well as a special certification in Post-Acute Care. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality

that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. For more information, visit ParkPlaceElmhurst. com.

Hospital ranks

‘A’ from Leapfrog

The Leapfrog Group has awarded Elmhurst Hospital with an A in its Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grades.

It’s the 23rd consecutive time Elmhurst Hospital has earned an A, making it one of only 20 hospitals in the country and three in Illinois to be awarded an A in every Hospital Safety Grade cycle since 2012.

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Winners of the Elmhurst University Spring 2023 Bluejay Tank Pitch Competition include (from left): Venezia Munoz, Aaliya Khaja, Miftha Syed and Muhammad Rafiul “Rafi” Islam Zareef.

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Residents to receive new organics/yard waste carts Effort supports environmental sustainability

Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra, the Village Board of Trustees, and Republic Services have announced the limited availability of new Organics/ Yard Waste carts for Addison residents at no additional cost.

The carts are made available through a recently negotiated agreement between the Village of Addison and Republic Services, the Village’s refuse and recycling collection services provider.

To request a cart, visit republicservices.com/addison-il-yard-waste. Once residents have completed the online form and pressed “Submit,” a “Thank You” screen will appear to confirm the request has been received. Once receipt is confirmed, please allow five to seven business days for cart delivery.

Residents are also welcome to call the Village Public Works Dept. at 630-620-2020 to request a cart.

The 65-gallon carts are only for use to dispose household organic ma-

terials and yard waste. Materials in the blue-color carts marked “YARD WASTE ONLY” will be collected on the regular residential collection day, during the Village’s yard waste collection season, April to November, along with household refuse and curbside recycling. Residents may continue to use their existing yard waste containers and yard waste bags, but only for landscape waste. Items that may be placed in the organics/yard waste carts include food waste, such as fruit and vegetable scraps, eggs/shells, coffee grounds, breads, cereal, tortillas, rice and beans, and pasta. Yard waste material allowed in the cart includes grass, tree and brush clippings, flowers, houseplants and leaves. No other materials are to be placed in the cart. Recycling organic waste not only creates nutrient-rich compost, but also promotes a sustainable environment by keeping beneficial materials out of landfills.

Park Pride Spring 2023 coming Saturday Volunteers needed to clean up area facilities

On Saturday, May 13 from 9:3011:30 a.m., the Addison Park District is holding Park Pride Spring 2023 clean-up day at the various parks and facilities located in the Village. Parks that need attention this spring

include Community Park, Links & Tees, Lake Manor Park, Centennial Park/Club Fitness, Byron Park and Foxdale Park. To volunteer, please visit addisonparks.org and register under the Code: 602811.

These 65-gallon blue carts, now available to Village residents, are only for use to dispose household organic materials and yard waste and will be marked “YARD WASTE ONLY.” These bins will be collected on the regular residential collection day.

Muslim Student Association gets eye-opening lesson

On March 14, Addison Trail students who are part of the school’s Muslim Student Association (MSA), as well as pupils in social studies teacher LeVonne Cescolini-Boyer’s Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level Comparative Government and Politics class, participated in a field trip to learn more about Islam. The students visited the Islamic Foundation in Villa Park, where they toured the mosque, spoke with an imam (religious leader) and met with students from the school. They then ate lunch at Reza’s Restaurant in Oak Brook, which features Mediterranean and Persian cuisine. The students who participated said it was a positive and eye-opening experience. They said everyone at the foundation was warm and welcoming, and the imam was very informative. “It’s good to learn how to understand and interact with other people who have beliefs that differ from your own,” said Diego Cruz, AT junior. “There is a lot of negativity out there regarding the Muslim religion, so it’s important to be educated. It’s better to speak directly with people of that religion, rather than following misinformation.” AT junior David Lazzara agreed. “We’re all human and have many similarities at the end of the day,” Lazzara said.

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AT creative writing students share original stories

Read their own books to local grade school kids who picked the winners

On Thursday, April 27, students in Addison Trail English teacher Katie Inzinga’s Creative Writing class visited Wesley, Stone and Lake Park elementary schools, where they read their original children’s stories to pupils in kindergarten through fifth grade.

To create their stories, the Addison Trail students analyzed published works and dis -

cussed characterization, conflict and plot development. They then drafted, revised and edited their own books.

Some students incorporated Spanish words, and others wrote their story in English and Spanish.

The class voted on their favorites in four categories and the winners received a certif -

icate and a gold seal award sticker to put on their book’s cover. The winners were: Best Theme was awarded to junior Ashley Barraza for her book, “The Colorful Tree.” The Best Characters award was presented to junior Abigail Zimmerman for “The Big Lion and the Little Bear.” For Best Illustrations, the class voted for sophomore Alex -

andra Mondragon’s choice, “Shep’s Great Space Adventure.” The Reader’s Choice award went to sophomore Raina Ashrafi for “Super Jupie and Knuckles Solve the Case of the Missing Snacks.” Ms. Inzinga’s 4-yearold daughter, Shelby, also voted for her favorite: senior Juliana Barresi’s book, “New Force Adventures.”

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Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Addison

May 2

Elijah M. Davis, 23, of Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct at 12:30 a.m.

Marcin Filip, 32, of Wood Dale, was charged with aggravated DUI, driving while license suspended and speeding near Lake and Lincoln at 3:08 a.m.

April 30

Vitalino Cifuentes-Guillen, 47, of Schaumburg, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended, failure to yield and no insurance in the 400 block of W. Lake at 11:03 p.m.

April 29

Kelly J. Goress, 37, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis in a vehicle, failure to reduce speed and no insurance near Lake and Friendship at 9:16 p.m.

April 28

Valerie Adams, 67, of Wood Dale, was charged with DUI and obstructing justice in the 200 block of W. Lake.

William Burgos, 58, of Elgin, was charged with three counts of battery/ making physical contact at 11:20 a.m.

Elizabeth M. Koziol, 39, of Palatine, was charged with DUI, obstructing justice/destroying evidence and improper lane usage at 4:12 a.m.

Gabriela A. Landazuri Silva, 27, of Addison, was charged with violation of bail bond in the 300 block of Lincoln Court at 8:02 p.m.

April 27

A 27-year-old Addison woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 300 block of N. Lincoln at 9:20 p.m.

April 26

Alexander K. Georgiou, 28, of Round Lake, was charged with possession of a controlled substance at 11:30 p.m.

A 73-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1-100 block of W. Marilyn Terrace at 10:53 p.m.

Villa Park

April 29

Gabriel Gonzalez, 29, of Carpentersville, and Juan D. Rodriguez, 23, of Villa Park, were charged with battery causing bodily harm in the 1-100 block of W. Terrace at 11:50 p.m.

A complainant at a hotel in the 300 block of E. Roosevelt reported arguing with a subject. The complainant also reported the subject slashed their tires while the complainant’s vehicle was parked in the parking lot.

April 27

A complainant in the 300 block of S. Ardmore reported at 8:34 p.m. that subjects were harassing them via phone.

April 26

A complainant in the 400 block of W. Division reported at 2:29 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed license plates from a vehicle parked in a parking lot.

April 25

A complainant at the Metra train station in the 300 block of N. Ardmore reported at 7:39 a.m. that an unknown suspect used an unknown object to break the west facing exterior glass door at the train station.

A complainant in the 400 block of W. Division reported at 7:51 p.m. that two juveniles were throwing things at each other.

April 23

Mitchell J. Murphy, 32, of Elmhurst, was charged with two counts of battery, while Michael Giuliano, 32, of Elmhurst, was charged with battery at a store in the 1-100 block of S. Villa at 2:54 a.m.

A complainant at a fitness center in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 2:26 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed locks and money from several lockers.

April 20

A complainant in the 500 block of E. Wildwood reported at 3:57 p.m. that an unknown subject is harassing them via phone.

Fraud, identity theft

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

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 vehicles.

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.

May 3, 10:46 a.m. in the 1000 block of Green Valley St., a complainant reported a domestic situation when a known suspect struck them in the head. This case is under investigation.

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May 3, 2:01 p.m. in the 300 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported their catalytic converter missing from their vehicle. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300379

May 3, 5:13 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Grand Ave., a complainant reported on two separate occasions that two unknown suspects cashed fraudulent checks. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300380 and BEPC2300381

May 2, 11:51 a.m. in the 1-100 block of S. Mason, a complainant reported their catalytic converter missing. This incident is under investigation.

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May 2, 2:04 p.m. in the 700 block of N. Route 83, a complainant reported unauthorized use of a credit card at various gas stations. This incident is under investigation. BEPC2300372

May 2, 2:06 p.m. in the 300 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported a crack in their windshield. This incident is under investigation.

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May 2, 8:25 p.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road, Ausencio Rosas, 41, of Hanover Park, was arrested for disorderly conduct, battery and resisting arrest. BEPC2300375

May 3, 2:10 a.m. in the 5800 block of Oakwood Drive, Lisle, Bensenville police tactical officers assisted the Elmhurst Police Department in taking two suspects in possession of a stolen vehicle into custody. BEPC2300376

LEGAL NOTICES

the representative and to the attorney, if any, within 10 days after it has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk.

Vincent C. Argento

DuPage Attorney Number: 5355 Attorney for Estate PO Box 5243 Elgin IL 60121-5243 847-628-8301

Email: service@argentolaw.com

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park

Review April 27, May 4 & 11, 2023)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWNSHIP BUDGET

May 1, 1:16 p.m. in the 600 block of Diana Court, a complainant reported they lost a substantial amount of money in an online market scam by an unknown suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300369

April 29, 11:39 a.m. in the 200 block of Mohawk Drive, a complainant reported harassment through phone calls by a known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300366

April 29, 2:09 p.m. in the 1100 block of Judson Street, a complainant reported a known suspect violated an order of protection they have against them. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300364

April 29, 8:19 p.m. in the 100 block of George Street, Lisa Dominick, a 44-year-old Bensenville woman was arrested for domestic battery. BEPC2300367

April 29, 11:25 a.m. in the 600 block of York Road, a complainant reported their license plates stolen by an unknown suspect. BEPC2300363

April 27, 9:37 a.m. in the 600 block of Supreme Drive, a complainant reported an unknown suspect took without permission 1 container of ink toner. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300357

April 27, 1:17 p.m. in the 1-100 block of S. Mason St., a complainant reported an unknown suspect deposited fraudulent checks into their bank account. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300358

Glenbard West student accused of phoning in bomb threat to school

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glen Ellyn Chief of Police Phillip Norton have announced that a Glenbard West High School student has been accused of phoning in a bomb threat directed at the high school.

The juvenile, a 17-year-old male, appeared at a detention hearing where Judge Joshua Dieden ordered that he be detained until at least his next court date which is scheduled for May 12. He has been charged with two counts of disorderly conduct, a Class 4 felony.

NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES

The estate Will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CANDICE ADAMS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before October 30, 2023 any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to

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, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at York Township, 1502 S. Meyers Rd, Lombard from and after April 10, 2023. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 7:30 P.M. on June 13, 2023, 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 June 13, 2023, immediately following public hearing.

Dated this 8th day of May 2023

Anthony A. Cuzzone York Township Clerk

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review & Elmhurst Independent May 11, 2023) 437366

On May 3 at approximately 11:12 a.m., a voicemail was left for administrators at Glenbard West High School stating “West you have 10 minutes to get out or a bomb will go off on the first, second and third floor.” Authorities did not hear the voicemail until after 11:30 a.m. At 11:43 a.m., the school received another call stating the same threat, but the caller stated that the bomb would go off in 15 minutes.

The school was evacuated and classes were cancelled for the rest of the day. An investigation into the threats conducted by the Glen Ellyn Police Department led authorities to the juvenile as a suspect. The juvenile was taken into custody later that afternoon following a traffic stop in Glendale Heights.

“With the school year coming to a close, I want to remind everyone that my office takes any threat directed at a school extremely seriously,” Berlin said.

Warriors take second, Addison Trail fourth at conference meet

Gwaltney, Barrington and Turner win individual titles for Willowbrook

STAFF REPORT

Willowbrook’s girls track and field team finished second in the team standings of last week’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet, which took place at Leyden’s west campus on May 4. Downers Grove South won the title at the seven-team event with its score of 156.5 points. Willowbrook placed second with its total of 128 points. Hinsdale South landed in third place with 116 points.

Willowbrook sophomore Olivia Gwaltney delivered a victory in the 400-meter run at the conference meet. Gwaltney finished the race in a winning time of 1 minute, 2.6 seconds. Senior Molly Morris finished third in the 400-meter run, which she completed in 1:02.31.

Gwaltney added a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter run (27.14 seconds). Morris completed the 200-meter run in a fifth-place time of 27.54 seconds.

Senior Amelia Barrington of the Warriors won claimed the championship in the high jump at the conference meet. Barrington cleared 5 feet, 3 inches in her best effort at the meet. Willowbrook senior Sara Stout earned third-place honors in the high jump. Stout cleared 4 feet, 11 inches during last week’s meet.

Barrington posted a second-place finish in the long jump; she traveled 16 feet, 8 inches in her best attempt of the meet. Morris finished fifth in the long jump; her best jump of the competition covered 15 feet, 11¾ inches.

Willowbrook’s Morgen Turner won the conference meet’s title in the discus throw. Turner, who is a sophomore, delivered a throw of 107 feet, 1 inch in her finest effort of the day. Sophomore Emily Hogan of the Warriors finished second to Turner in the discus throw. Hogan’s best throw of the conference meet traveled 94 feet, 9¾ inches.

Sophomore Iryae Watts provided Willowbrook with a second-place finish in the shot put. Her best throw of the conference meet traveled 33 feet, 3¼ inches. Hogan placed third in the shot put; her best effort of the meet in that event covered 30 feet, 2¼ inches.

Sophomore Malin Meeker of Willowbrook claimed fourth in the triple jump at the conference meet. Meeker sailed 32 feet,4 ½ inches in her finest effort of the day. Senior Judith Roelle of the Warriors landed in sixth place in the triple jump. She covered 28 feet, 10¾ inches in her best jump of the competition.

Willowbrook junior Mia McBride finished fifth in the pole vault at the conference meet. She cleared 7 feet during last week’s meet. Sophomore Kendall Medinger of the Warriors, who cleared 6 feet, placed seventh.

Sophomore Amelie Ojeda of Willowbrook posted a pair of third-place finishes at the conference meet. Ojeda completed the 800-meter run in a third-place time of 2 minutes, 26.78 seconds. She turned in a third-place time of 5 minutes, 30.6 seconds in the 1,600-meter run.

Sophomore Naomi Campbell of the Warriors ran to a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles. Campbell completed the race in 17.94 seconds. Willowbrook’s other athletes who posted top-five finishes in individual events at the conference meet included senior Brianna Alandy, who took fifth in the 100-meter run (13.3 seconds); sophomore Molly Brown, who placed fifth in the 800-meter run (2:37.69) and freshman Mariangela Popoca, who earned fifth-place honors in the 3,200-meter run (13:48.1).

Willowbrook’s 4 x 100-meter relay team of Brianna Alandy, sophomore Mickenzie Alandy, Gwaltney and Morris sprinted to a second-place time of 50.86 seconds.

Brianna and Mickenzie Alandy joined Campbell and Roelle to deliver a fourth-place time of 1:56.30 in the 4 x 200-meter relay.

Meeker, Roelle and McBride teamed with senior Olivia Brach to earn a fourth-place finish in the 4 x 400-meter relay (4:42.50).

Brown and Meeker joined senior Abby Kusmierz and freshman Allyson Stefani to finish fourth in the 4 x 800-meter relay (10:59.66).

Addison Trail

Addison Trail posted a fourth-place team total of 45 points at the conference meet. Junior Brooke Greaves of the Blazers won the championship in the 100-meter hurdles, which she finished in a first-place time of 15.89 seconds.

Addison Trail junior Natalie Lupa delivered a third-place time of 48.27 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles at the conference meet. Greaves ran to a fifth-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles, which she completed in 50.75 seconds.

Senior Lettia Hoda of the Blazers ran to a second-place finish in the 3,200-meter run, which she finished in 12 minutes, 15.50 seconds. Hoda added a fifth-place time of 5 minutes, 48.50 seconds in the 1,600-meter run.

Addison Trail seniors Clarita Gaytan and Julia Rusiecki finished third and fourth, respectively, in the discus throw at the conference meet. Gaytan’s best throw of the meet traveled 84 feet, 11¼ inches. Rusiecki’s longest throw of the day covered 83 feet, 8¼ inches.

Earlier this week, the Warriors and Blazers competed in the IHSA Class 3A sectional at Rolling Meadows High School. The competitors at the 16-team sectional tried to earn berths in the upcoming IHSA Class 3A state meet, which takes place next week at Eastern Illinois University.

At 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the Elmhurst History Museum’s Cultural Crossroad event, watch an amazing display of skill by the multi-age martial artists from the Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy, a group that has performed at the United Center and other venues across Chicagoland.

EHM closes ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ exhibit with Cultural Crossroads Celebration

Free special event takes place Saturday

The Elmhurst History Museum’s latest exhibit, “In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities,” will soon be closing after a six-month run. The museum is presenting a special event on the exhibit’s final weekend to celebrate the many ways immigrants contribute to the colorful fabric of Chicago area communities.

The public is invited to the Cultural Crossroads Celebration on Saturday, May 13 from 1-5 p.m. inside the museum and outdoors under a tent where there will be an array of performances, presentations, and interactions with special guests.

Scheduled activities

Throughout the “In Pursuit of Happiness” exhibit’s months of exhibition, the museum has partnered with many collaborators to share stories of immigration. The Cultural Crossroads Celebration will showcase many of these exhibit partners, including Immigrant Solidarity DuPage and Xilin Association, and offer many family-friendly activities including:

• Mariachi Monarca DuPage will perform at 2 p.m.

• Watch an amazing display of skill at 3 p.m. by the multi-age martial artists from the Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy.

• Students from York High School’s International Club will share presentations about different cultures.

• Free craft activities for kids, available while supplies last, will include make-your-own guitars and maracas, as well as paper crafts such as origami cranes, butterflies, and flowers.

• Play games with international origins and spin the World Trivia Wheel to test your global knowledge.

• View the “In Pursuit of Happiness” exhibit inside the museum in the first-floor gallery.

About the exhibit

The Cultural Crossroads Celebration is presented as the final event related to the Elmhurst History Museum’s exhibit, “In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities,” which closes on May 14. The exhibit shares the personal stories and experiences of area immigrants and their descendants as told through first-person accounts, photographs, treasured objects, video and more. Admission is free.

Don’t miss this last chance to explore the “In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities” exhibit and celebrate the diversity of local communities through the Cultural Crossroads celebration. For the latest information, please visit www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.

The Elmhurst History Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst. Free parking is available on site and at nearby parking garages. More information can be found at www.elmhursthistory.org.

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DuPAGE DESTINATIONS

Your Dining & Entertainment Guide to the Western Suburbs

Can’t-miss events throughout

DuPage County

Editor’s note: Our next DuPage Destinations section will be published Thursday, May 25. If you have information on an event in DuPage County taking place after May 25 that you would like us to consider listing here, please email that information to: news1@rvpublishing.com

Ongoing North Suburban Carvers meetings

The North Suburban Carvers meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wood Dale Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in carving, power carving, wood burning or special finishing techniques is welcome. North Suburban Carvers is a non-profit organization that promotes carving in the Chicago area. For more information, visit: northsurburbancarvers.com .org/calendar.aspx

Registration for Forest Preserve summer camps open for DuPage residents

The Forest Preserve District’s popular lineup of summer camps will return for the summer of 2023

Registration is now open for DuPage County residents and for nonresidents starting March 1. Kids entering first through eighth grades can connect to nature with more than a dozen camps, many focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math. Most camps are five days, Monday through Friday and run from 9 a.m. to noon or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Half-day camps are $150 for DuPage residents and $175 for nonresidents, and full-day camps are $250 for DuPage residents and $290 for nonresidents. For more in-

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formation, visit: dupageforest.org or call 630-933-7200.

Now through June 4

“Grease” at Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at Drury Lane Theater, 100 Drury Lane, relive those “Summer Nights” with Danny and Sandy as they rediscover their summer fling romance. Grease became the soundtrack of a generation and one of the world’s most popular musicals. For tickets, information and show times, visit: https://drurylanetheatre.com/greas.

Now through Sept. 30

Muddy Warhol Art Exhibit

Westmont

Recurring daily t the Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Ave., the Westmont Special Events Corporation (WSEC) NFP has created the Muddy Warhol Art Contest & Exhibit to cross promote a new Andy Warhol Exhibit at the College of DuPage, which will debut this spring, as well as highlight the Muddy Waters Blues Exhibit in Westmont. The contest and exhibit will encourage artists to create and submit Warhol-inspired art featuring the image of blues music legend Muddy Waters. Waters lived in Westmont from 1973 until he passed in 1983. Westmont Special Events has created a blues exhibit and annual Muddy Waters Blues Tribute music event to honor the American music icon. For more information, visit: https://westmont.illinois.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1748&fbclid=IwAR3MoCxv0KpmIu64FAtmYhMwTjagx47XRwCWzQ9NuKvRHcRTcJqjJHMpmsM.

Now through Nov. 25

French Market

Wheaton

Recurring weekly from 8 a.m.2 p.m. on Saturdays in downtown Wheaton (Main Street and Liberty Drive), Saturdays are Market Days in Wheaton. Come and explore ... you will find a great assortment of goods. Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts and more are sold. Free. For more information, visit: https:// bensidounusa.com/wheaton/.

Saturday, May 13

Sidewalk art contest

Westmont

From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. presented by the Westmont Park District at the William L. Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave., color splash the sidewalk in front of the Gregg House Museum into a dazzling mosaic of design. Westmont Park District will provide the chalk; you bring your ideas and drawing skills. No previous art experience required. All abilities and ages welcome. Drawings will be judged at 1 p.m. and great prizes will be awarded immediately following. Every year a huge crowd comes to this free event. Pre-register by May 11 so that enough chalk can be provided. You can register the day of the program as long as space is available.

Rain date is Sunday, May 14. For more information, visit: www. westmontparks.org/event/sidewalk-art-contest-4.

Cosley Conservation Day

Wheaton

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Avel, enjoy a day with local conservation organizations, participating in activities, and visiting with the animals. Admission: free. For more information, visit: https://cosleyzoo.org/

AANHPI celebration

Aurora

From 1-4 p.m. at Pacifica Square, 4334 E. New York St., a celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This annual event celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the AANHPI community and highlights the many contributions that individuals of AANHPI heritage have made to society. A perfect event for guests interested in learning more about these cultures and heritages. The program will feature cultural performances, guest speakers, and interactive activities for all ages. Free. For more information, visit: https:// pacificasquare.com/eventsandoffers

Cultural crossroads celebration, Elmhurst

From 1-5 p.m. at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., enjoy a colorful celebration of cultural diversity featuring an array of exciting performances and interactions with special guests. View the In Pursuit of Happiness exhibit on its closing weekend and participate in family-friendly activities outdoors (weather permitting) and in the Education Center. Watch an amazing performance by the Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy, a group of multiage martial artists who perform at Chicago Bulls games and across Chicagoland. Encounter students from York High School’s International Club, and meet representatives from the Xilin Association and Immigrant Solidarity DuPage. Free. For more information, visit: www.elmhursthistory.org

Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14

Mother’s Day wine and cupcake pairing, Roselle

From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at Lynfred Winery, 15 S. Roselle Road, Celebrate mom with a wine and cupcake pairing. We’re pairing up with candy from SmallCakes CupCakery for a sweet union of wine and sweets. Enjoy a flight of three wines with three cupcakes, including lemon drop, pink chocolate, and hot fudge sundae. Enjoy our suggested wine flight, or create your own from our May tasting menu. Reservations are required. Price: $20 per person members, $25 nonmembers. For more information, visit: www.lynfredwinery.com/events/mothers-day-weekend-wine-cupcake-pairing

Sunday, May 14

Fishing with Mom

Lombard

From 10 a.m.-noon at Hidden Lakes Forest Preserve, 3201 Route 53, Spend the morning by the lake with the moms in your life, creating memories and learning skills to increase your fishing successes. All ages welcome. Cost: $5 per person.

For more information, visit: https:// anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ fpddc/activity/search

Mother’s Day mini-golf Lombard

From noon-9 p.m. at Enchanted Castle, 1103 S. Main St., Moms, “be our guest” on Mothers’ Day and receive your free round of miniature golf. Valid on Mother’s Day for moms accompanied by one of their children or grandchildren. Cost varies with other attractions at Enchant-

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Mother’s Day brunches

• Seven Bridges Golf Club, Woodridge—Call 630-964-7784

• Reserve 22, Village Links of Glen Ellyn—Call 630-469-5550

• Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton—Call 630-653-5802

• Pinstripes, Oak Brook—Call 630-575-8700

• Drury Lane Theater & Events,

Oakbrook Terrace—Call 630-5308300

Thursday, May 18Saturday, May 20

Native plant sale Oak Brook

At the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., shop in person for native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. Over 160 species—five new for 2023. Plant experts to answer your questions and make recommendation. Rain or shine.

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Fun by the Numbers

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

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4. Fathers

9. Wine grape

14. Al Bundy’s wife

15. Organic compound

16. Venezuelan state

17. Interest term

18. Experts

20. Central cores of stems

22. Smooth and glossy

23. One-time S. Korean city

24. One from Damascus

28. Short message at the end of an email

29. It cools your home

30. Oh, God!

31. Intestinal pouches

33. Men

37. Popular English soccer team (abbr.)

38. Former CIA

39. Arrange in steps

41. A baglike structure in a plant or animal

42. The Great Lake State

43. Dog-__: to mark a page

44. Stop moving

46. Ancient Dead Sea region

49. Of I

50. Clerical vestment

51. Songs sung to a lover

55. Charges

58. Popular design program manufacturer

59. Where to park a boat

60. One who values reason

64. Slang for cigarette

65. Sailboats

66. Actress Zellweger

67. Screen material

68. Country music legend Haggard

69. Puts together in time

70. When you hope to arrive

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3. Leaves a place

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5. Guitar players use them

6. Cease to exist

7. General’s assistant (abbr.)

8. Shaking of the earth

9. Strong winds

10. For each one

11. A bog

12. The creation of beautiful or significant things

13. Affirmative

19. Pie _ __ mode

21. Nonclerical

24. Inspirational football player

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26. Khoikhoi peoples

27. Bring out or develop

31. Shows up

32. Theatrical device

34. Loads

35. Popular Hollywood alien

36. Distinguishes

40. College dorm worker

41. Secondary or explanatory title

45. Resembling wings

47. One who delivers a speech

48. In the middle

52. Loop with a running knot

53. Airborne (abbr.)

54. Beloveds

56. Ordain

57. Breed of small cattle

59. Very small period of time (abbr.)

60. Revolutions per minute

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62. Longtime ESPN anchor Bob

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Fenton students present research projects at public showcase

Students in Fenton’s English 4 classes concluded their long-term research projects by presenting their findings publicly on Tuesday, April 25 in the Bensenville Park District’s Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC) before parents, Fenton staff and administration and members of the local community.

Keeping the focus on students learning through experience, English 4 teachers invited students to choose

any topic of their interest and then charged them with the task of doing “something” with it.

This “something” could be a speech, podcast, digital story, storyboard – anything, it was up to the student.

The public showcase at the DGLC featured a rotation of 5-minute student presentations split among three rooms with morning and afternoon sessions.

By Hannah Meisel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A federal jury on May 2 convicted three ex-lobbyists and the former CEO of electric utility Commonwealth Edison for their involvement in an alleged bribery scheme aimed at longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and Mike McClain— the utility’s longtime contract lobbyist and close confidant of Madigan—were each found guilty of nine counts of conspiracy bribery and falsifying records.

Former City Club of Chicago President Jay Doherty, who also served for decades as an external lobbyist for the utility, and John Hooker, a former ComEd executive turned contract lobbyist for the company, were each found guilty of six counts.

Prosecutors alleged the foursome gave Madigan allies jobs and contracts at the utility in exchange for an easier path for ComEd-supported legislation in Springfield.

The four defendants were stoic as Judge Harry Leinenweber read the verdict late Tuesday afternoon. The benches in the courtroom were filled with friends and family of the defendants, and sniffles could be heard in the audience as the judge read the guilty counts.

Defendants declined to comment as they left the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, though Pramaggiore’s attorney, Scott Lassar, briefly spoke to reporters, saying only that his team was “disappointed in the ruling” and planned to appeal.

The six-week trial was borne of a wide-ranging federal corruption probe that has rocked Illinois politics and ultimately unseated Madigan, who had been the longest-serving legislative leader in the nation. The former speaker faces related criminal racketeering charges in his own trial, set for next April.

After the verdict, acting U.S. at -

torney for the Northern District of Illinois, Morris Pasqual, acknowledged that the bribery alleged in this case wasn’t about cash flowing to Madigan, but rather a more intangible benefit: increased political capital.

“This was not the $10,000 in a grocery bag in the back room; it was much more complex,” Pasqual told reporters, flanked by the assistant U.S. attorneys who prosecuted the case. “And the dollar amounts involved and the gain involved was much more significant as well. So it was a different type of (bribery) case.”

Pasqual said the government was “gratified” that “the jury saw it for what it was.”

Tuesday’s verdict could bolster prosecutors’ case against Madigan, who, in the course of the trial, was revealed as the initial target of the feds’ investigation which opened in late 2014.

Since then, the probe has grown to encompass more than a dozen high-profile players in the state’s political ecosystem.

The jury deliberated for approximately 27 hours since getting the case last Tuesday afternoon. A sentencing date was not set before court adjourned.

Speaking to reporters after the verdict, jury member Amanda Schnitker Sayers said the jury grew to like the defendants over the course of the trial.

“All in all, they’re good people that made bad decisions,” she said.

Schnitker Sayers said the jury stayed away from discussing Madigan outside of his role in the case at hand, but said they came to believe the speaker’s involvement with ComEd “was key.”

“He really did cause this all to happen,” she said. “If it wouldn’t have been for him, these people would not have been in the position that they would need to commit crimes in the first place.”

This student presented the findings of her long-term research project at a public showcase before parents, Fenton staff and local community members at the Deer Grove Leisure Center on Tuesday, April 24. Guests rotated in and out of three rooms at the DGLC, where students each offered 5-minute presentations.

This Fenton English 4 class member studied the topic of focus for a research project demonstration. Students were charged with choosing a topic and doing “something” with it--a speech, podcast, digital story, storyboard – in this case, a multimedia presentation.

Superintendent Ongtengko and parents watch as Fenton English 4 students present their long-term research projects at the Deer Grove Leisure Center on Tuesday, April 24.

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‘ComEd Four’ found guilty on all counts in bribery trial tied to ex-Speaker Madigan

Former speaker will stand for his own corruption trial next year

Slices of life

The extended losses of grief

One of the toughest aspects of ongoing, persistent and long-term grief is the loss of human life.

Not the life of the person who died, but other losses you never would have foreseen—but then again did you foresee that first loss? I didn’t think so.

Grief begets loss. Over and over. It’s eye-opening, really. It brings about an intense sense of clarity. Life, relationships—everything— is fleeting. It is transient. It is sometimes no more than a mirage: something you thought was real, wasn’t ever even there in the first place.

People you thought were your people turn away, dissolve or simply disappear into the background. They may reach out once or twice but eventually they go silent.

And that’s okay.

The number of people who have exited my life in the last two years is, honestly, astounding. I blame it on me. I blame it on them. I blame it on grief. I blame it on human nature.

They say public speaking is everyone’s number one fear. I beg to differ.

I’ve come to believe it is grief. Loss. The unexpected upending of the solid and predictable universe as we once knew and trusted it. Being around someone in the throes of it can be difficult. Unbearable, even.

So unbearable that people tend to flee. Or at the very least avoid. Make excuses. Justify their flight. “It’s just too hard to be around. Too depressing.”

If the grief of another person makes you uncomfortable, imagine for a moment what that other person might be feeling, experiencing every day, every hour, every minute, every breath.

People around me are able to escape this reality because it isn’t theirs. Unfortunately, I don’t have that option.

I’ve watched person after person leave the party. Leave the scene of the crime. Without explanation or excuse. They are just gone.

Take it from me. I get it. I understand.

I used to be one of those people. Grief was overwhelming—even when it was the grief of someone other than me. I didn’t want to have anything to do with it.

So I absconded. I left the party.

Until I couldn’t leave because I didn’t have that choice. I was forced to watch the aftermath.

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

To live out the algorithm. To experience the fallout. To see the fear in others.

To them I might be a third wheel. I might be a threat. I might be a reminder of what could be coming.

Either way, it isn’t pleasant. I get that. I so get that.

My reason for writing this isn’t to make people feel bad or guilty. I don’t want my grief to do any more damage than it already has - and that has been substantial.

My purpose is to shine a tiny beam of light on the topic. Light a candle, if you will, to open the door to honesty in emotions that are uncomfortable and intimidating.

It’s okay to be afraid of grief. I am. I don’t think that will ever change. But if you are afraid, and if my grief causes that, please be honest. Let me know. It’s okay. I will understand that so much more than your silence. I will understand because I do understand. More than you could ever know.

My grief makes you uncomfortable? Imagine how it makes me feel.

Yeah. Not good.

Let’s talk. It’s never too late, until it is.

And none of us wants it to get to that.

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

By Tim Drea and Aaron Gurnsey

Gregory David Fields reported to work at Springfield’s Capital Airport on Monday, April 10, just like any other day on the job for this longtime HVAC service worker. But it was far from just any day at work.

An explosion caused blunt force injuries and cost Fields his life at the age of 55. His wife, children, and grandchildren were left picking up the pieces: setting up funeral arrangements, writing his obituary, mourning his untimely passing.

The incident is under investigation. But we cannot and will not let Gregory David Fields’ legacy be just another workplace tragedy. He is one of us, a member of United Association Local 137. Fields’ family graciously joined us on Friday, April 28, at our headquarters in Springfield for Workers Memorial Day, where we annually take time to honor the men and women who have died on the job—and call for stronger work -

safety regulations in Illinois.

Passage of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) more than 50 years ago made a promise to every worker that he or she had the right to a safe job. So many people died and were seriously injured needlessly in the workplace before OSHA passed. The labor movement and our allies made it our singular mission to win protections that keep workers safe.

But as the sad story of Mr. Fields and too many like him shows, we have much more to do regarding workplace safety. While good jobs are disappearing, workers’ wages are stagnant and inequalities for minority workers are increasing. Many workplace hazards are unregulated today, and penalties are too low for violations. Some employers contract out unsafe work to try to avoid any responsibility. Workers who do the right thing and report dangerous conditions or injuries are not rewarded—they are punished, fired or disciplined in some unfair way.

As consumers, we too often do not think of the sacrifices workers make every day to provide the goods and services we take for granted. At statehouses in Illinois and across the country, and in our nation’s Capitol, pro-business ad -

vocates are constantly looking for ways to roll back the safety protections and rights in place today, and to block new, commonsense safeguards.

Our efforts will not be stalled or ignored. We use Workers Memorial Day to draw new energy for every Mr. Fields and thousands of other workers who need our help.

We unite as one voice in organized labor for safe jobs free from interference by employers looking to cut corners—regardless of workers’ race, gender, workplace role or background. When we improve the way work is done at airports, in restaurants, at shipping centers, we improve our standard of life and our communities.

We urge Congress and our state policymakers to do more to prevent workplace hazards that spread infectious diseases, expose us to toxic chemicals and heat illnesses, and put our lives at risk senselessly.

For Gregory David Fields and all other Illinoisans who have died in Illinois workplaces, we fight for better. Everyone deserves to go home safely at the end of the workday.

Tim Drea is president of the Illinois AFL-CIO. Aaron Gurnsey is business manager of Plumbers, Steamfitters & HVACR Techs Local 137 in Springfield.

Death in Springfield a reminder of continued need to improve workplace safety place

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