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Police join ‘Neighbors’ by Ring to provide real-time crime, safety Information

The Addison Police announced last week that it is joining the free Neighbors app by Ring to provide the Addison community with real-time, local crime and safety information.

The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching package thieves, stopping burglaries and keeping neighborhoods safe.

Residents can text addisonil to 555888 from their smartphone to download the Neighbors app for free on iOS and Android and use it to join their neighbors to share crime and safety-related videos, photos and textbased posts, and receive real-time safety alerts from neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team.

“The Neighbors app makes it easy for residents to keep one another informed of local crime and safety situations occurring in their neighborhood,” said Addison Director of Police Tim Hayden. “Now Addison Police can join the conversation directly and benefit all of us by helping to solve crimes and further the mission of the Addison Police in ensuring the safety and security of all who live, work and frequent Addison.

“The Addison Police Department will also be able to write their own posts and help spread information about recent crimes in the area, or real time crime information. The Neighbors app by Ring is completely free to anyone and Addison residents do not need to have a camera in order to participate in this program. The Addison Police Department is among other agencies in Illinois to partner with Ring for this crime fighting tool. Like other social media sharing platforms, the Neigh-

bors app is not meant to replace 9-11. If Addison residents see a crime or suspicious activity occurring they are asked to immediately dial 9-1-1.”

“We’re excited to have the Addison Police join Neighbors to keep their community up-to-date on local crime and safety information,” said Jamie Siminoff, chief inventor and founder of Ring. Ove the past few years, we have learned hat when neighbors, the Ring team and law enforcement

all work together, we can create safer communities. Neighbors is meant to facilitate real-time communication between these groups while maintaining privacy first and foremost. By bringing security to every neighbor with the app, the Addison community can stay on top of crime and safety alerts as they happen.”

here: http://download.ring.com/addison from your smartphone to download the app for free on iOS and Android.

• Opt-in to join your neighborhood.

• Customize the geographic area you want to receive notifications for (users must verify where they are located and cannot participate in other neighborhoods).

How It Works • Receive real-time alerts from • Text addisonil to 555888 or click your neighbors, local law enforce-

ment and the Ring team that inform of crime and safety alerts as they happen.

• View local crime and safety posts via a live feed or interactive map.

• Share text updates, photos and videos taken on any device, including Ring’s home security devices.

• Work with your community to make neighborhoods safer.

For more information, visit ring. com/neighbors.

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Addison Trail’s ‘Little Blazers’ graduate

Members of the 2019 Addison Trail Little Blazers Preschool class hold up their certificates during their graduation ceremony on May 9.

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Terra Vista offers art therapy for all

Art therapy at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace invites participants all along on a journey of self-expression as experienced by our residents. This type of therapy is based on the belief that the creative process helps people to resolve conflicts, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, self-awareness and provides a sense of autonomy.

Residents who are no longer able to effectively communicate verbally, may be able to communicate through their art. Even those who never before dabbled in the arts have shown us something personal and very special. We have been so emotionally stirred and consistently fascinated by our residents’ untapped genius that we want to share it with everyone.

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Examples of art and their meaning Kinstugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum. The philosophy being that something now broken as a part of the object’s history, rather than something to disguise or dispose.

The cracks and creases are seen as unique pieces of the object’s history, accentuate adding a whole new meaning to our perception of beauty.

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DuPage County announces Complete Count Committee Advisory group to ensure completion, accuracy in 2020 Census

On Tuesday, May 14, the DuPage County Board voted to create a DuPage Complete Count Committee, a special advisory group whose mandate is “to provide direction and advice to ensure an accurate 2020 census count of DuPage County residents.”

DuPage County Board Strategic Planning Committee Chairwoman Sadia Covert will chair the Complete Count Committee and District 5 Board Member Jim Healy will serve as Vice-Chair. The primary function

of the committee will be community outreach.

“The Committee will work with representatives of the federal Census Bureau and with state and local complete count committees to ensure a timely and comprehensive outreach plan to educate DuPage County residents as to the importance of a complete and accurate 2020 census,” according to the County Board resolution.

“This work is incredibly important as federal and state officials rely

on population data derived from the census to allocate funds to the County and local units of government,” said DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. “It’s crucial that we count all individuals living in DuPage County as this data will also be used for congressional, state, legislative, county and local government representation as part of the reapportionment and redistricting process.

We want our count to be accurate so that our communities are fairly represented here, in Springfield and in

Washington, D.C.” The DuPage Complete Count Committee will include a Board Member and a mayor from each DuPage County Board district. It will also include representatives from the Regional Office of Education, the DuPage County Health Department and the DuPage Community Services Department. The DuPage County Board Chairman may also appoint representatives of religious groups, minority communities, units of local government, civic organi-

zations, educational institutions, the business community, and not-for profit organizations.

According to the resolution, Committee members will receive no compensation for their service. All meetings of the Committee will be open to the public, minutes kept, and notice of meetings will be given pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Meeting announcements will appear on the front page of the DuPage County website at dupageco.org.

DuPage County awards human services grants to nonprofit agencies The DuPage County Board awarded $900,000 to local nonprofits last week through the DuPage County Human Services Grant Fund.

Health and Human Services Committee Chairman Pete DiCianni said the fund was created by the County Board to partner with agencies directly serving the needs of DuPage County residents.

“These DuPage County nonprofits provide vital community services to protect our most vulnerable populations,” he said. “This public-private partnership helps these agencies pursue additional private and public support to leverage the largest amount of money to help the most people possible. We are honored to help improve the lives of DuPage County residents through this program.”

The grants are available to organizations that help families achieve independence, ensure the protection of children and other vulnerable residents, in addition to maximizing prevention opportunities to strengthen families’ well-being and stability.

The grants range from $3,157 to $56,000. The agencies were required to be registered as a 501(c)(3), serve a broad geographical area of DuPage County and have made a substantial impact on County residents for at least three years.

DuPage County awarded grants to the following agencies: 360 Youth Services, ChildServ, United Cerebral Palsy, Seguin of Greater Chicago, DuPage Senior Citizens Council, Family Shelter Service, Serenity House Counseling

Services, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc., Catholic Charities – Diocese of Joliet (two projects), DuPage Pads; Loaves & Fishes Community Services, Riverwalk Adult Day Services, Humanitarian Service Project, Love Inc. of Western Suburbs Chicago, People’s Resource Center, Teen Parent Connection Inc., Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc. of Wheaton, Exodus World Service, Hope’s Front Door; Prairie State Legal Services Inc., World Relief DuPage Aurora, West Suburban Community Pantry, Literacy DuPage, Little City Foundation, Little Friends Inc., Marklund Children’s Home, Metropolitan Family Services, Almost Home Kids, DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation by DuPage Bar Le-

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We are honored to help improve the lives of DuPage County residents through this program.”

– Pete DiCianni, Health and Human Services Committee Chairman

gal Aid Service; Ecumenical Support Services for the Elderly, HOME DuPage Inc. (two projects), Donka Inc., Metropolitan Asian Family Services, Sharing Connections, Bridge Communities Inc., Family Focus Inc., Spectrios Institute for Low Vision,

CASA of DuPage County, Outreach Community Ministries Inc.; DuPage Habitat for Humanity, Evangelical Child & Family Agency, Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities, Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living, Xilin Association, NAMI DuPage, SamaraCare, Naperville Elderly Homes Inc., DuPage Health Coalition; Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services, Parents Alliance Employment Project, HCS Family Services, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services, The Community House, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, Community Adult Day Center, Community Career Center, Senior Home Sharing Inc., Bartlett Learning Center, and Youth Outlook.

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‘Addison Uncorked’ wine and craft beer tasting fundraiser planned The Addison Historical Society, The Addison Center for the Arts, Knights of Columbus and the Women’s Club of Addison are pleased to present “Addison Uncorked”, a wine and craft beer tasting fundraiser on Tuesday, June 25 from 6-9 pm on the grounds of the Addison Historical Museum.

Beneath the stars in the museum’s softly lit courtyard, guests will be able to sample a wide variety of fine wines and craft beer selections while listening to the popular classics as performed by Chicago guitarist, Hector Fernandez. Vintage wines will be provided by August Hill Winery of Utica, Illinois and wine and beer from Bigby’s Pour House of Addison. The museum and Century House will be open for touring. history exhibits and period home. Light refreshments will also be served.

The wine tasting event benefits each of the sponsoring not-for-profit organizations. The Addison Historical Society collects, preserves and exhibits documents and artifacts relating to local history. The Addison Center of the Arts presents visual and performing arts. The Knights of Columbus raise funds to support social service organizations doing good work in the community. The Women’s Club of Addison supports local charitable causes, works to enhance the local community and contribute to the personal growth of its members In addition to supporting these civic groups by attending the event, the public can participate in a special, oneof-a kind raffle. Tickets are being sold for a “Dinner for 6 “, a four course sit down dinner catered by Catering with Elegance in the historic 1893 Century House. Raffle tickets are $10 each and include a complimentary one-year membership in the Addison Historical Society. The drawing will be held at the wine/craft beer tasting, but the winner need not be present to win.

Advance event and raffle tickets are available through each of the organizations: Addison Historical Museum: 630-628-1433, the Addison Center for the Arts: 630-458-4500; Knights of Columbus 708-415-7719 and the Women’s Club of Addison 630-6870043.

Advance event tickets are $20 per person. Event tickets at will also be available at the door for $25 each. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

The Addison Historical Museum is located at 135 W. Army Trail Boulevard across from Village Hall. Free event parking will be available in the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church parking lot off of May St. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be relocated to the Village Hall Rotunda. For more information, contact the Addison Historical Museum at 630-628-1433.

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Happy to pull over

An Addison resident is happy to pull over for Villa Park Detective Marino on Friday, May 17 at the Dunkin Donuts on North Ave. He stopped to donate at the ‘Cop on Top’ event which raises funds for Special Olympics.

COD to launch apprenticeship program with Village New ‘Earn & Learn’ initiative to focus on skills gap in today’s market

College of DuPage is partnering with the Village of Addison to launch the pilot model of Project Hire-Ed, the College’s new apprenticeship program that aims to address what business leaders believe is absent in the skills set of some recent graduates and what is missing from the workforce.

The new initiative focuses on classroom curriculum, on-the-job skills building and employment in today’s marketplace.

A recent CNBC survey of company presidents and CFOs reveals that 46 percent believe the workforce is not developing the proper skills businesses require—and Project Hire-Ed and the Village of Addison are working to develop talent pipelines to address this need.

“Understanding current conditions and anticipating the future needs of the District 502 business and manufacturing sector allows the College to better support workforce development,” said College of DuPage Interim President Dr. Brian Caputo. “This unique program combines existing college coursework with work-based learning targeted specifically to the needs of our pilot business partners.”

Students enrolled in Project HireEd benefit from full-time employment while developing job skills through college courses and work-based learning. The program is open to all ages and backgrounds, including COD students, high school students, recent high school or GED graduates, career changers, veterans and more. The inaugural businesses that are partnering with Project Hire-Ed include: Pioneer Service Inc., SWD Inc. and Mauser Packaging Solutions.

Classroom curriculum consists of four courses that focus on foundational skills: Industrial Safety, Customer

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Workforce development is critical for the success of our businesses as well as residents here in Addison. I’ve heard from several manufacturers that are turning away work because they cannot find enough skilled labor.”

– Addison Mayor Richard Veenstra

Service, Technical Writing and Microsoft Office software and six technical skills classes, depending on the specific job track. These include Manufacturing Machining, Welding, Manufacturing CNC, Industrial Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, HVACR Service and Electro-Mechanical/Mechatronics.

“The benefits of Project Hire-Ed are two-fold,” said Linda Sands-Vankerk, vice president for Project Hire. “Those who participate in the program gain valuable work skills and college credit, which they can build upon in the future to further their studies, while our partner businesses gain skilled employees.”

“Workforce development is critical for the success of our businesses as well as residents here in Addison,” said Addison Mayor Richard Veenstra. “I’ve heard from several manufacturers that are turning away work because they cannot find enough

skilled labor. I am very excited to see the Addison Model as the pilot for the Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program. Through partnership with our local businesses, DuPage High School District 88 and College of DuPage, we can provide our residents with the skills they need for lucrative careers while providing our businesses with the workforce they desperately need resulting in a successful local economy.”

DuPage High School District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton said that the new initiative supports his district’s mission.

“At DuPage High School District 88, our mission is to work for the continuous improvement of student achievement,” he said. “The Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program aligns with that mission and is a tremendous and innovative opportunity to provide our students with real-world experiences in which they can apply lessons being taught in the classroom to available careers in the community. We truly appreciate and value this partnership with College of DuPage and the Village of Addison’s Workforce Development Committee, and we look forward to working together to build futures for the students of District 88 and ensure they are college and career ready.”

Students must attend a one-credit Project Hire-Ed Seminar class for program eligibility. The seminar introduces program options, career pathways, career readiness skills development services and participating employers.

For more information, new students should contact Angela Nackovic at 630-942-2398 or nackovic@cod.edu, while current students should contact Peter Deeman at 630-942-2548 or deemanp@cod.edu.

The Independent - Thursday, May 23, 2019 • 5

House Democrats ‘closing in’ on votes needed for tax overhaul Leaders need 71 votes to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

With only two weeks remaining in the 2019 regular session, Democrats in the Illinois House say they are close to securing the 71 votes needed to pass one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s top priorities, a constitutional amendment to

overhaul the state’s income tax system.

“I think we are rapidly closing in on 71 and I’m confident the governor will, with the personal meetings he’s having with members, get us over the hump,” said Rep. Robert Martwick, a Chicago Democrat and the lead sponsor of the measure in the House.

The proposed amendment, which cleared the Senate on May 1, would allow the General Assembly to replace the state’s “flat” income tax system, where all tax filers pay the same rate, regardless of their income, with a multi-bracket “graduated” tax that would impose higher rates on higher

levels of income.

But the amendment has languished in the House Revenue and Finance Committee while Democratic leaders have struggled to secure the three-fifths majority, 71 votes, needed to place the issue on the November 2020 ballot.

In that election, it would need support from either three-fifths of those voting on the question or a majority of all people voting in the election in order to take effect.

Pritzker has said he believes a graduated tax is the only way to solve the state’s long-term structural budget deficit without making draconian cuts

in funding for public services. Opponents, however, argue that such a system would make it easier in the future for lawmakers to raise taxes on selected groups of people.

In addition to the amendment, the Senate also passed a bill May 1 spelling out what the new tax rates would be if the amendment is approved.

Rep. Michael Zalewski, a Riverside Democrat who chairs the Revenue and Finance Committee, also said he’s hopeful Pritzker can secure the votes needed in the House.

“I think the governor has had some productive conversations with mem-

bers in the last week,” he said.

Zalewski’s committee was scheduled to meet Monday afternoon, May 20, and some observers believe the amendment could come up for a vote then, sending it to the full House for a vote.

If the measure is to pass the House, supporters will have to secure the votes entirely from within the 73-member Democratic caucus because House Republicans have said they are unanimously against it.

“We don’t need it,” House GOP Leader Jim Durkin said during a Statehouse news conference May 16.

Take me out to the ballgame … and betting window?

Sports gambling options include allowing bets to be placed at Wrigley, other stadiums

By Grant Morgan CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Sports betting could take place at the home of the White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Cubs depending on which details emerge in a final

bill to legalize the practice in Illinois.

Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside) has championed this year’s effort to bring sports wagering to the state, and several different plans for doing so have been filed in recent months.

Three of those plans would allow betting operators to set up wagering sites at or within five blocks of Guaranteed Rate Field, Soldier Field, United Center and Wrig-

ley Field, with the approval of the teams that play there.

One of those plans would make betting operators pay a .25 percent royalty fee to the sports leagues, while also requiring the use of official league data.

But that plan, filed as the third amendment to Zalewski’s House Bill 3308, has not been discussed in legislative hearings on the matter since the first batch of sports betting plans were released in mid-

March.

Meanwhile, the other two plans that also allow betting at pro facilities were released more recently, and do not include royalty fees to the leagues.

On May 13, Iowa became the 10th in a growing list of states to legalize sports betting since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year allowed the practice.

As Illinois lawmakers are still struggling to accommodate the

various interests—including casinos, race tracks, online or mobile operators, professional leagues and more—Zalewski did not give a definite timeline for when a final sports betting bill might emerge for a vote on the House floor.

“I’d say I’d like a vote as soon as we can get enough support,” he said.

Zalewski mentioned that the leagues are in favor of allowing sports wagering at their facilities.

Republicans, Democrats stand together on increased gas tax Lawmakers considering every revenue option for infrastructure plan by May 31

By Jerry Nowicki and Grant Morgan CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A new report says subpar roads in Illinois are costing drivers $1,300 to $2,600 in repair, safety and congestion costs annually, and that number will increase if the state does not take action on an infrastructure bill this legislative session.

Unveiling the report Wednesday at the Capitol, representatives of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce joined one Democrat and two Republican lawmakers who said they are ready to take the lead on an infrastructure bill, and all sources of revenue—including hikes to the motor fuel tax and vehicle registration fees—are on the table.

“You can’t build 21st century infrastructure with 1990s money.

There isn’t enough efficiency, there isn’t enough reform, you just can’t do it,” said Republican Rep. Margo McDermed, of Mokena. “We still need to look at the fact that our buying power has plummeted because cars are much more efficient and we don’t get as much money in, number one. And number two, inflation. We haven’t raised that (gas tax) number since 1990.”

McDermed joined the two other lawmakers, Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) and Don DeWitte (RSt. Charles), in saying the independent report by national transportation research group, TRIP, demon-

strates the cost of inaction on an infrastructure bill.

“The real question we have to ask is, ‘What is the cost if we do nothing?’ ” DeWitte said. “[The report] is more evidence that the longer we wait, not only do things get worse, but the more expensive it becomes.”

The report estimates drivers in Illinois face $18.3 billion in annual vehicle costs as a result of rough roads, traffic crashes, and lost time and wasted fuel caused by congestion.

In Springfield, that boils down to about $1,300 per person annually.

In the Chicago area, it amounts to about $2,600 each year.

Sandoval, who chairs the Senate committee that has been touring the state to hear from local officials about infrastructure needs, is sponsoring legislation to raise the state’s gas tax by up to 25 cents while hiking vehicle registration fees. He said his proposal, which would raise $2.4 billion in revenue, is a launching point for discussions on a capital bill.

“I think it’s a hypocrisy on behalf of our state to consider ourselves to be the crossroads and hub of America when we don’t necessarily take a real public and personal interest in upkeeping our infrastructure. We’ve fallen behind for far too long,” Sandoval said.

Sandoval did not give specifics on what measures, if any, lawmakers were considering to drive down labor or project costs rather than upping taxes and fees, though he said they would be included in a final bill.

McDermed said her Will County district is in dire need of infrastructure improvements. Specifically,

she said a twin bridge on Interstate 80, which is one of the worst-rated in the state, has caused her constituents to alter their traffic patterns.

“People in my district are telling me they take the side streets to get where they’re going,” McDermed said. “They don’t take the bridge anymore. … This is unacceptable.”

The lawmakers acknowledged increasing fees or the gas tax will

be a difficult sell for some of their colleagues, but “literally every number is on the table, because every member is having input into this process,” DeWitte said.

McDermed said a 2016 constitutional amendment which mandates the use of gas tax and licensing fee dollars for transportation infrastructure and safety use will ensure new revenues are not diverted from

road and bridge projects.

The Chamber is supportive of a measure that would raise the gas tax while phasing out a state sales tax on motor fuel, which is not guaranteed to go to roads.

Sandoval, however, said that would phase about $600 million out of the state’s general revenue fund that would need to be made up elsewhere.

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

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison May 16 Teylon L. Peoples, 19, of Addison, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, improper lane usage, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and no insurance in the 300 block of W Dale Drive at around 1:22 a.m.

May 14 Police said Christopher M. Ka-

zmierczak, 24, of Addison, was processed for a failure to appear warrant out of the Elmhurst Po-

lice Department for driving while Heights, was charged with unlawful reported at Jefferson Middle School. May 7 A vehicle was reported stolen at under the influence at around 7:55 possession of a controlled substance, Police said an unknown suspect possession of cannabis, possession scratched the rear driver’s side door a gas station at around 12:51 p.m. p.m.

May 12 A 31-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery in the 300 block of S. Hale at around 10:15 a.m. Police said the suspect struck a victim on the mouth with his head.

May 11 Police said officers responded to the Itasca Police Department at around 9:29 p.m. and transferred a 45-yearold man from Milwaukee, Wis., to the Addison Police Department where he was processed for an original warrant for domestic battery and interference with the reporting of domestic violence. Police said the suspect kicked the victim multiple times, pulled the victim’s hair, and struck the victim’s face with a cellphone.

May 10 Jose Mendez, 45, of Harwood

NASAO commends $779 million investment in nation’s airport infrastructure Last week, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Chao announced the intent to award $779 million in infrastructure grants to 127 airports throughout all fifty states and Puerto Rico. Funding for these grants was made possible in the FY18 Consolidated Appropriations Act., which required the FAA to give “Priority Consideration” to specific airports (smaller and more rural airports). Approximately $205 million was awarded in the first round, leaving the remaining $800 million available before the end of FY2020.

“This supplemental funding allows us to invest in important infrastructure needs at the nation’s airports, especially those serving smaller and rural communities,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. The selected airports will receive funding for

construction or equipment to increase their safety, capacity, and security. The recipients of the selected grants will meet any remaining required approvals.

This supplemental funding will support many of the safety-critical airport infrastructure projects identified by the National Association of State Aviation Officials as having the greatest impact on meeting local, state, and regional needs.

Selected projects include runway reconstruction and rehabilitation, and the maintenance of taxiways, aprons, and terminals.

The construction and equipment supported by this funding increase the airports’ safety, emergency response capabilities, capacity, and could support further potential growth and development within each airport’s region.

of drug paraphernalia and failure to to the rear quarter panel of a vehicle signal subsequent to a traffic stop parked in the lot sometime between 6 near Fullerton and Stewart at around and 8:15 p.m.

10:39 a.m.

May 9 May 9 Eric J. McCarthy, 26, of Villa Gabriel A. Marrero, 33, of Elm- Park, was charged with battery on wood Park, was charged with aggra- Nov. 12, 2017. The warrant was isvated assault in the 2100 block of sued on April 26 and the arrest was Corporate Drive at around 8:25 a.m. on May 9.

Police said Marrero threatened a victim with a gun.

May 8 Retail theft was reported at a local May 5 store at around 6:09 p.m.

Misael Ortega, 19, of Bensenville, Police said unknown suspects rewas charged with obstructing a po- moved items offered for sale and lice officer in the 1-100 block of left the store with the items without Elizabeth at around 9:45 p.m. Police paying. said that when approached by offiRetail theft was reported at a local cers, Ortega fled the area on foot. store at around 9 p.m. Police said an

unknown suspect removed items of fered for sale and left the store with Villa Park the items without paying.

May 11 Cornell R. Carroll, 35, of Villa Park, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 400 block of N. Beverly at around 3:57 a.m.

Police said an unknown suspect stole a vehicle that was left parked, unsecured and running at the pumps while the owner/driver went in the gas station.

Burglary of vehicle parts was reported at a local hardware store.

Police said an unknown suspect removed several auto parts from a BMW while the vehicle was parked in the business lot sometime between 2:30 and 4:30 a.m.

May 10 Tamara A. Cross, 35, of Lombard, was charged with two counts of aggravated DUI, driving while license revoked and driving without headlights in the 300 block of S. Ardmore at around 12:48 a.m.

Christina I. O’Sullivan, 31, of Villa Park, was charged with two counts of DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage in the 300 block of S. Ardmore at around 11:02 p.m.

Miguel Tomas Pulido, 34, of Glendale Heights, was charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and disobeying a stop sign near Addison and Elm at around 4:20 p.m.

Theft was reported at Willowbrook High School at around 4:30 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole an iPhone that was inadvertently left in a bathroom.

Criminal damage to property was

man, of Bloomington, said he was interested in coming to an agreement on cannabis legalization. But he said he preferred an expungement process that is initiated by a blanket pardon by the governor, rather than passed by the Legislature with the onus on the Illinois State Police to identify individuals eligible for expungement.

Mitchell and Barickman disagreed as to whether a criminal record would be expunged as a result of a governor’s pardon, however.

“So I think the goal here, senator, is to minimize collateral consequences, that being the effect on access to housing, employment, education, etc.,” Mitchell said. “And the fact that a criminal record could still exist after a pardon by the governor was why the expungement process which we’ve used for juveniles and others in the past was a thought as to the most efficient way to do this.”

The two sides agreed to discuss amendments going forward.

‘Move Over Law’ takes effect in July Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is again calling on drivers to stop driving while distracted – with a special emphasis on moving over when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle or any stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights.

The Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law, is designed to protect law enforcement, emergency responders and others who are stopped on the side of roadways.

“Motorists need to focus on driving when they are behind the wheel,” said White. “Stop driving distracted and stop texting. If you see an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, reduce speed and change lanes if possible.

Protect those who protect us.”

White announced his office is undertaking efforts to enhance public education on the Move Over Law. This includes: •Adding a reminder about the

Move Over Law to driver’s license renewal notices. The office is required by state law to mail these notices.

•Adding a reminder about the Move Over Law to vehicle registration renewal notices.

•Adding a test question on the Move Over Law to the written driving exam.

•Creating a pamphlet on the Move Over Law for distribution at all Driver Services facilities statewide.

In addition, White has instructed the Secretary of State Police to conduct periodic stings throughout the state to enforce the Move Over Law. This will add a police component to the educational campaign.

The goal is not to write tickets, but to ensure that motorists are driving safely and moving over when the law calls for it.

“We have a responsibility to

drive safely,” said White. “And we have a duty to protect those who protect us by moving over when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle. It is the law.”

Motorists convicted of violating the Move Over Law face a minimum fine of $100 up to $10,000 and the offense goes on the motorist’s driving record. A violator’s driver’s license is suspended for 24 months in the event of a fatality and six months in the event of personal injury.

White reiterated that a new law he initiated is set to take effect July 1, 2019, to further crack down on texting while driving by classifying first-time offenses as moving violations. Under the current law, which took effect in 2014, second and subsequent texting while driving offenses are treated as moving violations, while first offenses are treated as nonmoving violations.

May 6 Diane E. Carlson, 54, of Villa Park, was charged with theft on April 2. The original complaint and arrest warrant were issued on May 6.

Andrew V. Smith, 58, of Evanston, was charged with harassment through an electronic device on April 11. The original complaint and arrest warrant were issued on May 6.

Changes likely coming to cannabis legalization bill

By Jerry Nowicki

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Some provisions that advocates for recreational marijuana legalization have said are the most important facets of their bill faced the stiffest questions at a legislative hearing May 15.

“Throughout all of the work we’ve been doing, there’s been three real themes that have arisen on why we should be doing this,” said state Sen. Heather Steans, Senate Bill 7’s sponsor. “We want public safety, particularly for our kids; we want social justice; and we want, by getting our policy right, additional revenue for the state.”

But, at an Illinois Senate Executive Committee hearing, Steans, D-Chicago, and fellow legalization supporters faced questions about expungement measures in the current bill, public health effects of legalization and normalization of marijuana, and where the revenues resulting from legalization will be distributed.

Expungement Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell said Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is willing to negotiate the expungement matter as lawmakers questioned the process laid out in the current bill.

State Sen. Dale Righter, a Mattoon Republican, questioned why the expungement provision applies to people who faced charges for possessing up to 500 grams of marijuana when the current legislation allows for possession of up to only 30 grams.

Mitchell said that amount was chosen because companies would be manufacturing that much cannabis with intent to deliver while some were sitting in jail for the same offense.

“I think the idea here is that those who are convicted of these offenses should not suffer the lifelong consequences of having this criminal record,” he said.

Republican Sen. Jason Barick-

Revenue Steans said revenue resulting from legalization is expected to reach $500 million annually when the program is fully matured, but fiscal year 2020 revenue estimates would be closer to $56 million – far less than the $170 million in Pritzker’s January budget proposal. In FY 2021, estimates are for about $140 million.

According to the bill, 35 percent of legalized cannabis revenue would go to the general revenue fund; 25 percent to a “Restoring Our Communities Fund” to pay for community reinvestment projects in low-income and high-crime communities; 20 percent to a fund to support mental health and substance abuse services at local health departments; 10 percent to the Budget Stabilization Fund to pay the backlog of unpaid bills; 8 percent to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board to establish a law enforcement grant

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Dr. Ivan agrees with doctor who opposes marijuana legalization Hurrah for Dr. Aaron Weiner in Viewpoint of the Elmhurst Independent.

His opinion article needs to be seen by everyone asap. We are under duress to get out as much info as possible regarding Illinois’ proposed marijuana (MJ) legalization bill.

We are in a political storm of progressive agenda throughout the country. We are no longer asked to tolerate, but to now accept and even endorse those things which we once nuanced and snickered about in whispered conversations, done on the sly by a few, is now thrown in our faces and open to the public.

Those who advocate, even doctors, tout the medical benefit and managing the underculture of people who frequent MJ. But there is a cost.

This drug is a drug and it has consequences.

As the great economist Thomas Sowell once said the test for any new policy is to ask the question “at what cost?” The cost of legalizing MJ is too great.

Those of us against legalization, and other socialist-type policies have to pick up the pieces of shattered lives these government policies leave behind. Dr. Weiner correctly identified the potential dangers in the bill and only touches upon the growing American drug culture, but doesn’t go into the real cost to our families, our communities and society in general.

We have long known governments do not necessarily have our best interests in mind. Government will spend all it has and if you give it more, it will spend more. So my goals have always been fiscal conservatism and to reduce spending and reliance on government. Despite this, local, state, and the federal governments throughout the country are growing. There is an alarming increase in federal reliance.

So the questions we should ask is at what cost are we willing to legalize and make another drugs mainstream in an already over-drugged society?

Dr. Weiner didn’t talk about how MJ effects our brain pleasure centers, reduces our drive, and the gateway drug deniers obviously have not had a family member devastated by the ravishes of listlessness, homelessness and criminality that often ensues. Look at what’s happening in Chico, Ca. where my family resides, or in San Francisco, and watch the video “Seattle is dying.” Even in an environment of acceptance, the homelessness is increasing and becoming an incredible public crisis.

Sure there are those who dabble in pot and continue to be productive members, and keep their pot participation on the sly, but legalizing it

would logarithmically grow the community problems it inevitably creates. For what? So government can have more money to pay for more and more of it’s spending and bad contract negotiations, and bad policies and former government representatives who “double-dipped” and lead to our borrowed pension crisis?

Our property taxes will continue to rise anyway, ours went up 35% this year, as well as all the additive costs that makes Chicago the #1 in debt city in America and Illinois one of the worst run and corrupt states in the nation. The new governor, who surprisingly has enjoyed no criticism, is already advertising his tax increases on TV to make it seem more palatable.

Write your reps, and tell this governor he needs to be more fiscally responsible, rather than doing something we have not asked for and incurring the cost of broken lives, communities, and hearts.

Ivan Valcarenghi, DDS, FWCM, FAGD

Senator working to speed up forensic testing State Sen. Tom Cullerton is taking action to help eliminate the backlog of evidence sitting unchecked at state forensic labs.

Cullerton (D-Villa Park) passed House Joint Resolution 7, which directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Sciences.

“Forensic evidence can make or break the outcome of a case,” Cullerton said. “These scientific procedures are increasingly important in solving

crimes. It is imperative that we speed up this process to ensure that justice is delivered swiftly.”

The resolution directs the auditor general to examine crime labs’ equipment, procedures, and staffing levels with the goal of identifying and reporting to the General Assembly on factors preventing them from compliance with federal rules on swiftly processing evidence.

The current backlog of biological evidence includes numerous cases of violent crimes, including mur-

ders, shootings, and criminal sexual assaults, that end up being delayed for long periods of time. It typically takes at least one year for biological evidence to be processed by the state crime labs.

In today’s climate where police and prosecutors are increasingly scrutinized about their procedures, DNA evidence is crucial to the successful prosecution of criminal cases.

“One of the most important players in any type of testimony often isn’t a person but the forensic evidence,”

Cullerton said. “Our hope is this report will provide the General Assembly with the knowledge to help give the Illinois State Police the necessary tools to drastically improve turnaround and ensure they are in compliance with federal protocols.”

This bipartisan initiative is sponsored by state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) in the House.

(Editor’s note: This was received from the office of State Senator Tom Cullerton.)

Sen. Glowiak focuses on human trafficking

One of the fastest-growing criminal activities in the world remains largely invisible, but that could change as state Sen. Suzy Glowiak works to provide hospitality workers with the tools to spot and report on human trafficking.

Glowiak (D-Western Springs) passed House Bill 3101, which would require hotels and motels to train employees to recognize the signs of human trafficking and know what to do when reporting it to au-

thorities.

“Just as we’ve discovered that teachers or hairdressers can be the ones who most readily spot the telltale signs of domestic violence, we’re learning that hotel employees might be the ones who spot human trafficking,” Glowiak said. “We all are taught to step up when we see wrongdoing, and this training will give hospitality workers the knowledge and build the confidence to be able to identify signs of human traf-

ficking and act quickly to do the right thing.”

Under the proposal, the Illinois Department of Human Services would develop a human trafficking recognition training program for hotel and motel employees. Human trafficking is now the second-largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest-growing. The International Labor Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally.

“It’s crucial that we take the lessons learned by other states and implement them in Illinois to help put a stop to this criminal activity,” Glowiak said.

House Bill 3101 passed the Senate’s Human Services Committee with unanimous support and now heads to the full Senate for consideration.

(Editor’s note: This was submitted by the office of State Senator Suzy Glowiak.)

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Slices of life I love my family. We all do. Or most of us at least – on most days, at least.

Loving your family is a given.

You anticipate loving your spouse even before you meet him or her.

This is exponentiated with your children. You love them fully and completely well before they are born. There is nothing that could keep you from loving them. You count the days until you can love them face to face.

You understand, in the core of your being, that this love will fill your heart and theirs.

You anticipate loving them.

Constantly. But you probably don’t

Liking versus loving By

JILL PERTLER Contributer

give much thought to the concept of liking them.

Like does not always precede love. Sometimes it does. You might like a friend and then grow to love them. You probably liked your significant other before loving them.

But with kids it is just the opposite.

You love them first and – in the

trenches. Creating a family. Raising kids. Putting band aids on boo boos and wiping noses and bottoms. It was hard work. Quite literally 24/7.

Sleep deprived doesn’t even begin to describe it.

We are now on the tail end. We can sleep when we want. Everyone at our house can do their own wiping. I am overjoyed.

It’s been a more than few years I guess and a gradual process – this decrease in parental workload and responsibility. My husband and I have found ourselves alone in the house on more than a few occasions.

Sometimes we eat dinner – just the

best of circumstances – like them later. Love is one thing. Like is another. Both are good. Both are great. Loving your son is wonderful.

Liking him is a bonus. Ditto that for your daughter. Double ditto for a granddaughter.

My life is filled with bonuses.

Sigh of contentment.

For years (decades) I never really thought about liking my husband.

I loved him, of course. But I didn’t contemplate the like factor. He’d probably admit the same. We were too busy to dwell upon the likes of like.

He and I spent many years in the

two of us. Other times we watch a movie without interruption. We have the opportunity for extended conversations. We’ve established a cadence to our days and weeks.

We’ve created a new routine without really thinking about it. And in the midst of this I’ve discovered something pretty powerful: we still like each other.

We get along. We talk. We laugh.

We share stories. We remember. We plan for the future. We like being together.

We are friends.

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ESO announces 59th Season: ‘Experience Passion’ Well-loved masterpieces and dazzling performances by instrumental soloists and the Apollo Chorus of Chicago await you in the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s highly-anticipated 59th season of music-making: “Experience Passion.”

The ESO’s home at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church offers a spectacular contemporary space in which to enjoy not-to-be-missed performances with family and friends.

Beginning in October will be “Celestial Visions,” a program of music

by Johann Strauss, Rachmaninoff, Sibelius and Estacio and featuring astronomer and filmmaker José Salgado as a special guest.

Tchaikovsky’s well-loved Symphony No. 6 in B minor and violinist Joshua Brown playing Prokofiev’s powerful and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 2 are showcased in “Tchaikovsky’s Pathètique,” the second concert of the season in November.

January brings “Mozart Magic” in a program featuring the talents of the ESO principal winds and brass.

Sung by the acclaimed Apollo Chorus of Chicago, “Bach’s Passion” takes center stage in March.

The season comes to a rousing conclusion in May with “Russians and Percussion,” starring percussionist

She-e Wu in a breath-taking performance of Higdon’s Percussion Concerto and the ESO playing music of Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff.

Concert dates are as follows: Celestial Visions: Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m.

Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique: Sunday, November 10 at 3 p.m.

Mozart Magic: Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 3 p.m.

Bach’s Passion: Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 3 p.m.

Russians and Percussion: Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Subscriptions are now available for the 59th season of the Elmhurst Symphony.

In this season, the Symphony will offer five different concerts; patrons can choose packages of three to five concerts for any dates. Early bird subscriptions ranging from $90 to $130, with savings of as much as 28% compared to single ticket prices, are available through May 31. Those who become ESO members by subscribing will also receive substantial discounts on additional single ticket purchases, free exchange of ticket dates for most concerts, and invitations to subscriber-only events. To become a member or for more information call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

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Above: Rorschach prints, such as these, are an artistic interpretation, combining acrylics with the element of surprise as you transfer paint on pieces of paper, folding and unfolding them in half, creating odd shapes and figures which leave plenty of room for imagination and interpretation.

Below: Pictured here are plates made by Kinstugi, which is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum. It is one of several art therapy options available at Terra Vista.

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as you transfer paint on pieces of paper, folding and unfolding them in half, creating odd shapes and figures which leave plenty of room for imagination and interpretation.

Throughout its thousand-year history, the term stained glass has been applied almost exclusively to the windows of churches and other significant religious buildings. Although traditionally made in flat panels and used as windows, our resident stained glass creations are made by using cellophane paper cut out in different shapes and forms, glued on the surface of the glass creating frosted intricacies that beam colors of the rainbow when they catch light.

On Mother’s Day, Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace hosted its first art show, attended by family, friends and community visitors from the surrounding area. The staff is already hard at work on a fall art show, to be held in October. Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is located at 1635 S. Ardmore Ave. in Oakbrook Terrace. Information for future events is available at terravista.org.

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Report calls for major changes at DCFS

By Peter Hancock

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed May 15 to carry out all of the recommendations in a new, independent report that calls for sweeping reforms at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to prevent future deaths of children who have been in foster care or other child welfare programs.

The report by Chapin Hall, a child and family welfare policy research institute at the University of Chicago, focused on what are known as “Intact Family Services,” which are intended to address cases of child abuse or neglect without removing those children from their homes.

In most cases, those services are provided by outside agencies that contract with DCFS, although the agency does keep direct control of certain “high-risk” cases. Over the past several months, there have been a number of high-profile deaths of

children whose families had previously received those services.

The report cited a number of “systemic influences” within DCFS that have prevented the agency from operating those programs effectively.

Those include “structural” issues in the way in which teams and individuals are organized and held accountable; “procedural” issues involving how cases are managed and how work flows in business processes; and “cultural” issues involving commonly held beliefs among people who work in the system.

“These challenges are the result of many years of misguided decisions, underdeveloped program rollouts and unacceptable funding cuts,” Pritzker said at a Statehouse news conference.

“There is nowhere in the Illinois government that has been more hollowed out than DCFS. And there is nowhere in state government where those cuts have done more damage.”

The report noted the rate of child

deaths from maltreatment is actually slightly lower than the national rate— 2.19 per 100,000 children in Illinois, versus 2.36 per 100,000 children nationally. It also noted that while the actual number of child maltreatment-related deaths each year has been declining, the actual incidence of child abuse and neglect has been growing.

In his budget proposal, Pritzker has asked lawmakers for an additional $75 million for DCFS and authority to hire an additional 126 case workers.

But the report calls for additional reforms within the agency, such as working with courts and prosecutors to refine the criteria used for removing children from their homes, refining protocols for closing Intact Family Services cases, and improving the quality of supervision within the agency to provide more clear lines of authority and supervision.

“The recommendations provided

by Chapin Hall amount to an overhaul of Intact Family Services,” Pritzker said. “I am committed to carrying out that overhaul as quickly and effectively as possible.”

Standing with DCFS Acting Director Marc Smith, Pritzker said the agency has already taken some steps, including launching a high-level review of more than 1,100 open cases, establishing an eight-person “crisis intervention team” that will conduct immediate investigations and reviews in cases of child deaths, and expanding training programs for caseworkers.

One thing the report did not call for, and which Pritzker so far has not recommended, is to abandon the privatized system of contracting with outside agencies to provide Intact Family Services and to bring those services back in-house where they would be performed by state employees.

“I asked Chapin Hall this ques-

tion too. With the right kind of oversight, with the right kinds of policies and procedures, it can be done well,” Pritzker said. “But I think they would say … from the very beginning, the policies and procedures for oversight have not been … put in place, and so that’s part of what we’re visiting as a result of their recommendations.”

Anders Lindall, public affairs director for AFSCME Council 31, the union that represents DCFS workers, said in an email statement that doing away with privatization should be considered.

“The report talks at length about systematic improvements to DCFS and child welfare generally, including making the department more accountable,” he said. “One way to ensure that DCFS is directly accountable in high-risk cases is keep all of them inhouse on state employee caseloads rather than outsourcing these cases to private contractors with fewer resources and less oversight.”

2 state lawmakers demand action on Reproductive Health Act

By Rebecca Anzel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Democratic lawmakers demanded their colleagues take action on a controversial, sweeping reproductive health care bill at a rally May 15 just outside the Statehouse.

Their call for the Reproductive Health Act to get a committee hearing comes amid recent action by other states to restrict access to abortion procedures.

The act, proposed in the House by Rep. Kelly Cassidy, from Chicago, and in the Senate by Sen. Melinda Bush,

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from Grayslake, would repeal Illinois’ abortion law and replace it with what backers and detractors agree would be the most liberal reproductive health care legislation in the country.

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker has vowed to “make Illinois the most progressive state in the nation for access to reproductive health care,” seemingly indicating he would sign the bill if it arrived on his desk.

But after its introduction in February, both versions have sat in legislative limbo.

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program; and 2 percent to the Drug Treatment Fund to pay for public education and awareness.

Currently, communities qualifying for Restoring Our Communities funding have not been specifically identified. Upon questioning, Mitchell said a list of such communities was being compiled.

Barickman said he would like to see communities impacted by the opioid epidemic added to those that could access grant funding from the bill, but state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, an Olympia Fields Democrat, said funding is rightly allocated to communities impacted by the government-led war on drugs.

Health and safety Several opponents testified against legalization, pointing to public health consequences such as increases in driving under the influence and normalization leading to increased use.

Some said legalization will send the message to youth that marijuana use is OK. Hutchinson said legalization advocates understand there are health consequences resulting from marijuana use. But she said marijuana use is already normalized in movies and television that young people consume every day.

Hutchinson said “a pretty sturdy public health campaign” which is part of the bill would better promote

“Since that day, each week has brought a new horror, a new reason why this is so much more important,” Cassidy said. “I woke up this morning to yet more news of how close we are to losing our right to self-determination, our right to access true reproductive health care.”

She was referencing a law signed May 15 by Alabama’s governor effectively banning abortion in the state.

Others, including Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio have passed other restrictive laws this year.

Some of those states aim to get their laws before the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes of overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide.

Sara Hutchinson Ratcliffe, vice president of Catholics for Choice, called those bills “onerous and cruel.”

The group supports the Reproductive Health Act. Cassidy and Bush were joined by about 20 legislators from both chambers of the General Assembly in urging

accurate information on the health impacts of marijuana than is currently available.

Opponents, however, questioned if the 20 percent of the revenue share is enough for an effective campaign.

Mitchell Davis, police chief of Hazel Crest and second vice president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, said marijuana-related driving arrests present challenges for officers, as does the allowance of five home grown plants.

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their colleagues to codify the protections enshrined in the act, given the current political climate. Behind the group were about 60 women dressed as Handmaids, characters from Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel.

“What we saw in Alabama yesterday must mobilize us. We can’t wait, we can’t rest on our laurels in Illinois,” Bush said. “There is a war against women’s rights and our ability to make decisions about our own bodies happening across this country. It’s not a time to hold bills and wonder if maybe we should move them. It’s a time to stand and say you picked the wrong state to mess with. You picked the wrong legislators to stand up against.”

Before action can be taken on the

Reproductive Health Act, it must be moved to a substantive committee. For about two months, it was sequestered in the same subcommittee as all the other abortion-related bills proposed this session.

Democratic Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, from Hillside, is the chair of the Executive Committee and called for the act to be posted there next week.

He said he is “committed” to giving the bill a “full, fair hearing and being a proud yes vote.”

“We need to leave here today and demand that our leadership give this bill a hearing. Give this bill a hearing.

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The Independent - Thursday, May 23, 2019 • 13A

Community calendar Ongoing events • Get your high school diploma The Addison Public Library is now offering adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through a new program, Career Online High School (COHS). The library is providing a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education. You must live in Addison and be 21 or older. Call 630458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary.org

• Teen volunteer information session at the Library Find out how you can make a difference this summer at the Addison Public Library. We are looking for students entering grades 6-12 to assist with our free lunch program, read to children, and run crafts during the summer. The volunteer information • Political Discussion Group session will be held from 3:30-4:30 The Political Discussion Group p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Info: addisonli- meets every first Wednesday of the brary.org or call 630-458-3320. month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Pla• Myths and facts of marijuana za. Conversations are civil and coffee and vaping use at the Library is provided. Please read the articles Parents and teens are invited to the before the meeting. Info: addisonliAddison Public Library from 6:30- brary.org or call 630-458-2228.

7:30 p.m. to attend a presentation on the health effects and risks of marijua- • North Suburban na use and vaping. Jordan Esser, proj- Carvers Club meetings ect coordinator of the DuPage County Meetings for the North Suburban Prevention Leadership Team (PLT), Carvers Club are held the first and will provide local data. Info: addison- third Mondays of each month at the library.org or call 630-458-3320.

Deer Grove Nature Center (The Bensenville Park District building), Friday, May 24 1000 W. Wood St. from 6:30 to 8:30 Circle Up for teens p.m. Beginning and experienced carvat the Library ers share and learn sharpening skills, Teens are invited to the Addison techniques and designs in a very inPublic Library from 3:15-4:15 p.m. formal but informative setting. Visiand use fun games to help you chill tors of all ages are welcome to attend out and connect. Info: addisonlibrary. all meetings, or contact Paul Gratzke org or call 630-458-3320. at 847-606-2660.

Thursday, May 30 Teens get to ask the questions at the Library Teens are invited to the Addison Public Library to get real answers to all the questions you were too afraid to ask. Honest experts from the health department and local colleges will answer your anonymous questions about relationships, dating, and growing up. Submit your questions online at addisonlibrary.org or at the event.

• Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) meet each month Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst, starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 6204060 or wow.cfsites.org.

• Active Adults Senior Club Adults, ages 55 or better, are invit-

ed to Park District’s Active Adults Senior Club on Tuesdays from noon-2 p.m. at Community Rec Center, 120 E. Oak Street. For more information, contact Teresa Grodsky at (630) 2337275, option #2.

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314 S. Kenilworth

This English Tudor on Kenilworth Ave is a charming 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ over 3,100sf of living space & beautiful dark HW floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry w/ lannon $775,000

NEW PRICE! 314 S. Kenilworth This English Tudor on Kenilworth Ave is a charming 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ over 3,100sf of living space & beautiful dark HW floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry w/ lannon stone highlights that enhance this home’s architecture. A beautiful blue/green slate roof w/ wide copper gutters frames the dramatic gable ends & dormers providing texture and interest for this one of a kind well maintained home. The 90 x 190 premium lot offers substantial room for expansion of this Kenilworth jewel. Walk to town, the train, Wilder Park, the Library, the Elmhurst Art Museum, nationally ranked schools; Immaculate Conception Schools and Elmhurst District 205 Hawthorne Elementary, Sandburg Middle School & York High School. The homes on South Kenilworth Avenue bordered by Saint Charles Road & Adelia Street include a Frank Lloyd Wright house & some of the most desirable properties in Elmhurst with a mixture of historic older and custom-built new homes. $775,000

320 S Kenilworth Avenue

Designed with the materials and attention to detail expected with this architecture, the owners of this classic English Tudor on prestigious S. Kenilworth have pulled off an exceptional expansion and restoration of this timeless home. Set on a $1,275,000

320 S Kenilworth Avenue Designed with the materials and attention to detail expected with this architecture, the owners of this classic English Tudor on prestigious S. Kenilworth have pulled off an exceptional expansion and restoration of this timeless home. Set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and award-winning schools, no box on your checklist will go unchecked.

All the modern amenities were put into place – dual zone HVAC, chef’s kitchen with high-grade SS appliances, Pella windows, master suite with spa bath, heated floors, heated sun room, 2nd floor laundry, and attached 2.5 car heated garage. In keeping with the home’s original character, you will find vaulted barreled ceilings with wood beams, slate roof, restored original doors, millwork, built-in’s, 3 fireplaces, french doors, vined courtyard, & 2 balconies overlooking professionally landscaped grounds and paver brick seating areas. Priced to sell, this Elmhurst gem is ready for new memories to be made. $1,275,000 Custom MacDougal Ranch

Custom MacDougal Ranch

All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full

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Steps to Downtown Elmhurst!

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst!

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Master bath (2019) features oversized shower and exquisite tile work. Light-filled open floor plan featuring family room with 11ft ceilings that opens up to large deck, spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, and large unfinished basement that could turn into your dream man cave/rec room/play room. $525,000

The Independent - Thursday, May 23, 2019 • 17

Best in Brynhaven!

Best in Brynhaven!

Want to walk to EVERYTHING Elmhurst has to offer? Then this is the right home for you! This meticulous 3 BR Split Level has been lovingly cared, features include: WHITE Eat In Kitchen w/ open concept, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Fresh $399,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Want to walk to EVERYTHING Elmhurst has to offer? Then this is the right home for you! This meticulous 3 BR Split Level has been lovingly cared, features include: WHITE Eat In Kitchen w/ open concept, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Fresh Paint & Cozy Fireplace. 3 BR’s & Full Bath UP. HUGE Lower Level Rec Room has wet bar perfect for entertaining plus full bath & tons of natural light overlooking your fenced in yard. Backyard offers so much w/ 2 decks & tons of greenspace PLUS a storage shed.

Arterial Location w/ both privacy & ease of walking to K-8 schools & Park! $399,900

Modern Prairie 2-Story

Modern Prairie 2-Story

This custom-built home has had thoughtful attention put into every detail. Craftsman-style finishes bring out the character of this special home at every turn. Open 1st floor layout w/ refinished HWF’s, 1st floor office/bedroom, chef’s kitchen

This custom-built home has had thoughtful attention put into every detail. Craftsman-style finishes bring out the character of this special home at every turn. Open 1st floor layout w/ refinished HWF’s, 1st floor office/bedroom, chef’s kitchen designed by award winning Jean Stouffer with commercial grade SS appliances & huge quartz island, all open to the huge family room w/ fireplace and eating area overlooking the 180’ deep yard. Upstairs has 4 beds, 3 baths and the LL has a large media rm, fireplace, 5th bedroom, exercise rm, full bath, & storage. The 2.5 car attached garage with epoxy floors. $849,900

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside! Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in. Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living $374,900 NEW PRICE! 0x 10

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Woodside Estate in OB

Woodside Estate in OB

This rebuilt 2-story w/ walkout basement takes on a English Cottage feel w/ its design & exposed stone walls. On a -lot w/ mature landscaping, & in-ground heated pool. Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining & living rooms separated by a

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In the Heart of Elmhurst!

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/in-law arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliance package.

2 car attached garage. 100x150 Lot! $549,000

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside!

Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in.

Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living Room w/ Brick Surround, WBFP, Dining Area, 3 LARGE BR’s, 1st Floor Full BA, HWD flrs, Sunny Kitchen w/ bay window.

Full Finished Basement is a wide open space w/ 1,200 sqft w/ FP/wet bar/BATH. Outside is INCREDIBLE, any green thumb’s dream w/ all the hard work done for you and ready for you to enjoy! $374,900

This rebuilt 2-story w/ walkout basement takes on a English Cottage feel w/ its design & exposed stone walls. On a -lot w/ mature landscaping, & in-ground heated pool.

Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining & living rooms separated by a stone, seethrough fireplace w/ Anderson bay windows providing tons of natural light. 3 floors of living space is set up for an in-law or multigenerational living w/ 5 bedrooms & 5 full baths. The LL offers an office/6th bedroom, full bath, & party room with wet bar that flows out to a screened porch overlooking your pool parties. $899,900

Better than New!

Better than New!

Need a new house but don’t have the time wait! Built by renown Elmhurst homebuilder, Wise Investment Builders.

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Built by renown Elmhurst homebuilder, Wise Investment Builders. 5,500+ of finished living space across 3 levels - In-law/nanny/teen arrangement on any floor, 3 car heated garage with pristine epoxy flooring, impeccably manicured landscaping with paver patio and fenced yard, 5 beds up + 1 in basement, 5 full baths, finished basement with wet bar/, 1st floor office, extensive millwork and ceiling details, open kitchen/breakfast rm/family room layout, 2 fireplaces, luxurious master suite w/ huge walk-in closet, fireplace & spa bath, hardwood floors across 1st & 2nd floors, + backup generator. $1,049,900

Lincoln School Gem!

Well kept, all brick 2-story built by Sun Construction. Freshly painted & ready for new owners. The 1st floor offers a huge, open kitchen w/ large entertainment island, granite counters, large family room w/ fireplace, formal dining & living rooms, $750,000

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Lincoln School Gem! Well kept, all brick 2-story built by Sun Construction. Freshly painted & ready for new owners. The 1st floor offers a huge, open kitchen w/ large entertainment island, granite counters, large family room w/ fireplace, formal dining & living rooms, office/main level bedroom, powder room, & mudroom w/ laundry. Upstairs has 4 large bedrooms, finished bonus room over garage, 3 full baths, & large master w/ WIC & master bath. The finished lower level has great entertaining space w/ rec room, bar, full bath, exercise/bedroom, & 2 large storage rooms. Fenced rear yard w/ paver patio & western exposure. $750,000

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Janette Bukac Brunke, who recently joined Coyte Advantage Realty is an experienced real estate broker based in Elmhurst for 16 years. She joins Coyte Advantage with extensive knowledge and residential and investment property sales across Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties.

As a former resident of Chicago, Janette understands the concerns and issues that people may have as they transition from Chicago and other regions around the country to the suburbs. She guides clients to make the right decisions from beginning to end of the home selling and buying process.

Her experience in real estate started at an early age when she helped her family manage their real estate investments. Today, she owns and manages investment properties in DuPage County, Michigan and Europe.

Investing in properties over the years has enabled her to give clients a vision on how to add value with improvements, understand the real transaction costs, and advise them on the local real estate market.

When not selling homes, she is cheering the local tennis, soccer and volleyball teams her children play on. She is also on the board of directors of the Elmhurst YMCA, EJWC member, USTA tennis player, and a wine enthusiast currently completing her WSET certification.

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Four Leaf Clovers Garden Center is now celebrating its 26th season in Elmhurst, returning for the fifth year to 990 N. York Rd. just southwest of Grand Avenue at Fifth Third Bank.

Owner Jill Kuehnle Hennessy learned the business from her father, James Kuehnle, who owned multiple produce stores and has been retailing plants since 1959. Jim continues to be an invaluable advisor to his daughter. He and his wife Anne and their children have ten individually operated garden centers in the Chicago area and suburbs.

In addition to critical collaboration with her parents and other family members, Jill relies on her Clovers team, which is predominantly made up of women, for daily operation.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Chamber honors Women in Business

(Top photo): Lynn Baralt from Baralt’s Custom Landscapes came out to display her services at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce ECCI Spring Luncheon & Expo held recently at the Diplomat West.

(Middle photo): The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently held a luncheon for Women in Business who are members. Pictured are Shimoli Trivedi (left) and Priya Shah from Code Ninjas. In the center is the Chamber’s current Chairman of the Board Kevin Kost.

(Bottom photo) Pictured is Phyllis Butt, long-time employee of Suburban Bank & Trust-Winstar, walking toward the dais to receive her certificate when the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently honored Women in Business.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS ALPINE CREEK DENTAL Dr. Hadley Thurmon is the owner of Alpine Creek Dental of Elmhurst at 360 North York Street. Originally from Michigan, she graduated in 2000 from The University of Michigan School of Dentistry which currently is the number one dental school in the nation. She has completed advanced training at the Dawson Academy and she is an active participant in the Spear Study Club, the Chicago Dental Society and Engle Institute for Implant training. As well trained as Dr. Thurmon is, she believes what makes her truly enjoy her profession is her empathy. Dr. Thurmon has had a significant dental history herself, so she can truly understand the patient perspective.

By spending extra time and care with her patients, she believes she can partner with her patients to achieve not just healthy teeth but a healthy body for a lifetime.

Prairie Path Foot & Ankle Clinic opened its doors in 2005 and has been growing ever since. The practice consists of 11 administrative and medical staff members and 3 Physicians, all of whom are female, but don’t worry, everyone is welcome through the doors!

Being athletes themselves, the physicians treat soccer players and runners, Blackhawks and Bulls fans, and all levels of sports enthusiasts from elite to armchair with the same care and attention in order to get them back to the activities they love as quickly and safely as possible.

The 3 Physicians are moms to 9 children ranging in age from 1 to 19 years, (yes, the first one is just finishing his first year of college)! They are all active members of the Elmhurst, Oakbrook and Lombard communities where they reside, and love practicing adjacent to the Prairie Path which is perfect for a quick spring run. The practice sees all types of foot problems for patients ages 1- 101, but each doctor has an area of specialty as well. Dr. McNeill is a runner and specializes in youth and adult athletes, including weekend warriors.

Dr. Arain specializes in Diabetic limb salvage and preventative care, and Dr. Doyle is the surgical specialist, performing all types of procedures from bunions and hammertoes to complex tendon repair.

Most importantly, Drs. McNeill, Arain and Doyle and the staff bring a personal touch to every patient they see, treating each and every patient the way they want their own family to be treated. They truly love the Elmhurst community and their patients.

Dr. Erin Best brings over 14 years of private practice experience to Alpine Creek Dental. Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Erin Best earned both her undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She then chose to continue her education through a residency program at Rush University Medical Center where she received specialized training with physicians throughout the hospital to learn a multidisciplinary approach to total patient care. Dr. Best has a passion for educating her patients and empowering them to fully understand their dental needs to achieve whole body health.

She loves all facets of dentistry and would love to help you discover the benefits of dental implants.

Alpine Creek Dental was founded in 2015 when Dr. Sandell retired and sold his practice to Dr. Thurmon. Dr. Thurmon had practiced in Colorado after completing her GPR training at the University of Colorado but wanted to relocate to the Midwest to be closer to family. When she met Dr. Sandell, it was a great fit as the office had a fantastic team, enough room for Dr. Thurmon and Dr. Best to practice at the same time , convenient parking while also being close to downtown Elmhurst and a few blocks from the train—and Hamburger Heaven!

Dr. Thurmon always envisioned working and living in the same community. This dream materialized when she and her husband purchased a home here in Elmhurst in 2015. The Alpine Creek Dental team relishes being a part of the community as well. They are active participants in many Elmhurst events including supporting the Elmhurst Park District's Fall Fest, Courts Plus Health Fair, Reindeer Walk and the new Bags, Brew & BBQ in July. The Office also participated in the Craft Beer Fest, the Cycling Classic and donate to the local day cares every February for National Children's Dental Health Month. The more rewarding contribution to the community is the Complimentary President's Day Movie they put on annually at the York Theater to promote Children's Dental Health.

The Team at Alpine Creek Dental invites you to experience the difference. If you are looking for a new dental home or are interested in implants for yourself or a loved one, we welcome you to attend a complimentary Implant talk on Tuesday evening June 11th at the office. Please contact the office for more information alpinecreekdental.com or 630-941-9299. Just look for the green awnings!

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Cathy Bajkowski Navigating health insurance options can be a nightmare for any business owner, especially those small business owners (with 1-50 Employees) who must comply with the ACA (Affordable Care Act) law.

When Cathy came into the insurance business in 1989, she had no idea the amount of changes she would see for both Employers and Individuals wanting to shop for health insurance. “This healthcare law has really turned the individual and small group marketplace upside down. It has certainly changed the way I do business, and it requires a much higher level of consultation and ‘hand-holding’ than ever before. Let’s face it: Insurance is Confusing!” Cathy, the owner of CB Health Insurance, whose office brokers with the top insurance carriers for life and health insurance, says that the insurance carriers don’t make it easy. “An individual or owner of a small company could shop for insurance on their own, but good luck calling all the carriers and getting all the info you need to make a decision.

At CB Health Insurance we try to uncomplicate the decision-making process by asking you questions to learn what is important to YOU and then giving you options that meet your needs and budget.” Cathy and her staff are often asked: What is the best plan out there? She says that the answer depends on the client’s answers to a number of questions; answer one way, and she might recommend one product; answer another way, and she might recommend something different.

Their company motto is “It is our policy to see that you get the best policy that suits your needs!”

Cathy has been personally enrolling clients in Medicare Supplements since 1989 and in the Medicare RX plans since they became available in 2006. She has also become certified to sell the Silverscript RX program and is an authorized agent for the AARP/UHC Medicare Advantage plans. In addition, she is licensed with about a dozen companies for Medicare Supplements including Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL. Just like the ‘under 65 market’, she shops prices with various insurance carriers to help her clients find the best plans that suit their needs and budget.

For more information on CB Health Insurance or to talk to Cathy or her staff about your insurance needs, visit their website at www.cbhealthins.com or call to schedule a phone consultation at 1-630-279-1739.

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Pioneer is the kind of place that customers come to ask questions and chat about their gardens. Patrons also find an astounding amount of unique gift items, organic products, and the most cared-for plants and garden knowledge around. Angie was a certified woman business owner with the city Chicago for over 10 years, and is now the majority owner of Pioneer.

Come by and check out our selection of composts, fertilizers and mulches, too.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Elm Chiropractic is a full service health clinic offering Chiropractic, Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, and Nutrition Response Testing.

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What Is Nutrition Response Testing?

Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive analysis of the body to determine the underlining causes of the symptoms of disease. This is a clinically proven system and a completely different approach to health. When these are corrected through safe, natural, and nutritional means, the body can repair itself to a more optimum level.

1. The Analysis: What is the tool that we use to perform it? It’s called muscle testing.

Muscle testing is a direct communication with the body. It uses the application of light pressure on a muscle. When we perform Nutrition Response Testing, we like to use the arm as the indicator muscle. We then use the muscle reflexes associated with the internal organs or glands.

2. Personalized Health: A muscle weakness indicates that an internal organ is not functioning optimally. When we test that weak organ in the presence of stressors (heavy metals, immune challenges, heavy chemicals, foods, and scars) we can determine A.) What is stressing the organ and B.) How do we strengthen it. When the body gets exactly what it needs, it can heal from the inside out!!! No program is the same!

3. The Food/Diet Assessment: Unfortunately we live in an overfed and undernourished country. Everyday new studies, products, and drugs claim to provide the answer to weight loss, health, and balanced nutrition. So, how do we know what to do or what to believe? Easy, let’s go back to the basics. Allow me to educate you on how to eat properly, so you can feel better, and help your family feel better.

Elm Chiropractic Now Offers Nutrition Response Testing Services Elm Chiropractic is pleased to announce that Chris Rogus, Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner, has joined their office. Chris Rogus is a graduate of Advanced Clinical Training in Nutrition Response Testing. She has been practicing for over 5 years.

Chris was first a Nutrition Response Testing patient. She knew from seeing and experiencing this holistic health method, that she wanted to learn and use the skills to help others. Each day when she comes into work, her purpose is to help as many families as possible get well and stay well, using the most natural means possible. Chris truly feels that Nutrition Response Testing is the best therapy to help heal the body and achieve optimal health.

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When visiting Kie&Kate Couture, you would never think this fashionable women’s boutique once started in the owner’s home, but it did. Kate Kemph was a first grade teacher when she put her career on hold to stay at home and raise her then two children. Not long after her second child was born, Kate found herself missing the creative stimulation she once utilized while teaching. She started making all the bedding and other things for her kid’s rooms. Kate had been a seamstress for a long time; she learned to sew when she was 10 years old and never put that needle down. Sewing and making things was a hobby of hers. What she didn’t know was that one day she would turn that hobby into a successful business. Kate first started making children’s clothing and hair accessories that she sold in vendor shows for Kie&Kate in 2008. People fell in love with Kate’s style of clothing and jewelry and the demand for her products grew.

What had started as a silver lining for Kate and her family during the recession turned into a big success. In September 2011, Kate opened her store front in Elmhurst with the help of her husband, Steve Kemph. At first he helped Kate with the business operations of the store, but after completing the Golden Sachs Business Program, she felt prepared to take over all aspects of the business. From the start, Kate’s underlying goal for her store has remained the same; to maintain a reasonable price point so she can be affordable to women knowledgeable of the latest fashions.

Today, Kate has 4 children, Kiely who’s 12 and shares part of the business name, Dean who is 11, Liam who is 5 and her youngest baby girl Arden is 6 months. Both Kiely and Dean have grown up around the store and have learned different parts of the business. They have also become part of Kate’s support system. This year Kie&Kate will celebrate its 8th year on Spring Road and expanded last October to a second storefront with a home and gift section. She owes her success to her support system and her employees whom she calls her team. She said, “I love my team!”

When asked what has lead to your success: Kate responded you have to have a good support system, sounding board and team. You also have to be a good listener, be genuine and be organic—let things evolve and grow on their own time. Truly care about your customers, build genuine relationships with everyone involved, and have fun doing it!

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“Evolution Dance Experience Dance Studio was created because of a desire & passion I have to not only teach dance, but to touch & inspire young dancers. In my 9 years as the director of the Elmhurst Park District’s Impact Dance Company, my 12 plus years working in a studio & dance convention environment, and as a parent raising my children in our community, I saw a need & a desire for a high quality environment that is encouraging, motivating & nothing but inspiring to each and every child that walks in my doors. I believe strongly in the value of dance & have been changed by the confidence, determination & work ethic dance has taught me. Dance saved me! I have a desire to give back all that has been given to me and I strive to enrich the lives of all who come into contact with me! It is not just about the dancing; it is about the EVOLUTION OF THE EXPERIENCE!!!” Evolution prides itself on age appropriateness not only or the music we use, but also with our choreography and costuming! Interested in joining the Evolution Dance Experience Competitive Company? We have Jazz, Hip-Hop and Contemporary Companies. We will be holding auditions June 21st & 22nd!

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Diane Kilcommons has a master’s degree in education and has taught for 35 years, including home educating her four children. Diane and her husband, Mark, have owned Huntington Learning Center for the past nine years. Huntington Learning Center helps children improve their foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling, math, and phonics. They also help students prepare for college with their individualized exam prep programs. Higher test scores mean more opportunities. When asked what inspired you to be a teacher? Diane replied, “ I believe my desire to be a teacher was a God given gift.

I cooperated with His plan for me.” At Huntington Learning Center, children gain the foundational skills they need, which in turn, gives them confidence and motivation.

In addition to managing a learning center, Diane was very active in raising her children. Her oldest daughter, Lauren, has a master’s degree from Loyola and is a school psychologist in a suburban school district. Her second daughter, Julia has a master’s degree in nursing from DePaul and is an emergency room nurse in the western suburbs. Diane‘s youngest, twin sons, Patrick and John were able to benefit greatly by attending Huntington Learning Center themselves. Currently, Pat and John are retired from football and finished their season with a nine and one record. They are graduating from Dartmouth College in June and are gainfully employed.

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Addison Trail boys volleyball team wraps up regular season Blazers opened state playoffs earlier this week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail boys volleyball team wrapped up the regular season with a trip to the Willowbrook invitational and a West Suburban Conference Gold Division match against Leyden.

Addison Trail took sixth at the Willowbrook event and dropped a three-setter to Leyden by counts of

25-17, 11-25, 26-24.

The Blazers finished the regular season 11-24 overall and went 3-3 and took third place in the WSC Gold.

Filippo Caccucciolo had a season-high 10 kills against Leyden and J.T. Daniels had a season-high five blocks in the contest.

Through the end of the regular season, Joe Mosny was leading the team in kills with 232. Nico Nasti had 581 assists, while Enzo Ciaccia was tops on the team in digs with 116. Michal Zdanowicz was leading the team in service aces with 20 and Mosny was leading in blocks with 60.

Addison Trail coach Chad Grant

was pleased with how his team played to close out the regular season against Leyden. “Our offense and defense put forth our best performance of the season in our last match,” he said. “We had a season-high in kills with 32 and digs with 48. We had a solid win against Glenbard East in the Willowbrook tournament. Glenbard East had been ranked in the top 25 all year and is the fourth seed in our sectional.”

Grant has seen offensive output spike throughout his hitters. “At the beginning of the year we only had two guys who could get kills for us consistently,” he noted. “Now, we are

comfortable going to all five hitters.”

Grant also has been pleased with Ciaccia’s play on defense. “Enzo has taken over the libero spot recently and has been solid,” he said. “He is passing great and had a season-high in digs against Leyden with 11. That’s also the most we have had from anyone in our libero spot this year.”

Addison Trail has improved at the service line as well. “I like that we are accurate and we don’t miss many serves,” said Grant. “It seems to always allow us to be in the game, even though we are consistently challenging ourselves against great competition.”

Grant added Addison Trail’s record this season isn’t quite indicative of the progress the team has made. “Our record doesn’t indicate the kind of team we are,” he said. “We have battled through injuries to our most important players, a very tough schedule and youth at a lot of positions.

We are playing our best ball now and hopefully that carries over into the postseason.”

Addison Trail opened the playoffs against Fenton earlier this week at St. Charles North.

If Addison Trail won that match, it faced Bartlett, the No. 3 seed in the sectional, Tuesday.

Fenton girls soccer Willowbrook’s Palma competes at girls state track meet team reaches Addison Trail softball defeats Proviso East regional final Burch goes 3-for-3 in Fenton baseball game against Riverside-Brookfield

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton girls soccer team reached its own Class 2A Fenton regional championship game where it lost 7-0 to Chicago Latin School.

Fenton reached the title game after defeating Chicago Prosser 3-0.

In that contest, Natalie Diaz had a hat trick for the Bison, accounting for all the team’s goals.

Fenton finished the season 4-10-3 and went 1-5 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action.

Diaz led the team in scoring with five goals this season.

Fenton coach Victor Ruiz was pleased with how the team came together as the season wore on. “We have been playing and battling as a team,” he said.

Ruiz said the Bison’s biggest strides came this year on the offensive side of the ball. The Bison have continued to work on finishing scoring opportunities.

Individually, Ruiz noted seniors Jacqueline Nogueda and Kimberly Reyes have been the team’s most consistent players, while Jacqueline Casas and Lesly Mora have given the team a push on the wing.

“The girls don’t quit and they don’t give up,” said Ruiz.

Fenton baseball The Fenton baseball team played a recent two-game series against Riverside-Brookfield.

In a 10-3 loss to R-B, Fenton was down 9-0 after two innings. The Bison scored two runs in the third and another run in the seventh.

David Burch went 3-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Jose Alvarez went 1-for-3 with two RBI, while Angelo Mendoza also had a hit. One of Burch’s hits was a double.

Andrew Pietrucha and Michael Rago pitched in the game.

Fenton then dropped a 4-1 contest to R-B. Fenton led 1-0 after five innings.

Burch went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Pietrucha had two hits and an RBI. Michael Rago had a hit. Burch stole a base.

Matthew Janovsky took the loss, but only allowed seven hits and three runs over six innings, while striking out seven.

Fenton boys volleyball The Fenton boys volleyball team opened IHSA playoff action earlier this week at St. Charles North against Addison Trail.

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Willowbrook senior Victoria Palma competed in the recent Class 3A girls track and field state finals meet at Eastern Illinois University.

Palma finished eighth in her preliminary heat of the 1,600 and did not advance to the finals race. Palma ran 5:03.73.

Willowbrook boys track The Willowbrook boys track team took ninth at the recent Class 3A York sectional in Elmhurst.

The Warriors finished with 13 points and had no state qualifiers.

Tarell Regans was third in the triple jump at 43-9.

Willowbrook’s 1,600 relay took sixth in 3:38.55 with Alex Simmons, Liam Riesen, Mohammed Aly and Will Stout.

Simmons was sixth in the 400 with a time of 51.87.

Brandon Heselton was fifth in the 800 at 2:01.43, while Tyler King was sixth in 2:01.65. Stout was fifth in the 300 hurdles at 41.61. D’Onte Gholston was seventh in the long jump at 20-7.

Addison Trail boys track The Addison Trail boys track team competed at the recent Class 3A York sectional. The Blazers had no state qualifiers.

The Blazers were seventh in the 1,600 relay with a time of 3:38.70.

Cesar Herrera was 10th in the 300 hurdles with a time of 43.19. Jonathan Ramos was 11th in the 800 with a time of 2:05.53.

Dylan Moran took 10th in the 3,200 with a time of 10:08.04.

The Blazers were 10th in the 3,200 relay in 8:56.01 with Randy Almarales, Cole Greaves, John Taci and Christopher Trujillo.

Addison Trail softball The Addison Trail softball team won a pair of West Suburban Conference Gold Division games against Proviso East recently.

In a 12-0 win over Proviso East, Addison Trail scored six runs in the fifth inning to put the game

away. The Blazers had 13 hits.

Gia Napoli went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Sophia Hawkins went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Anna Ruffolo went 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI. Taylor Gloms went 1-for2 with a run scored. Maddie Biancalana went 2-for-2 with a run scored and four RBI. Dakota Zimmermann went 2-for-2 with an RBI. Lizzie O’Brien had a hit and Sam Bucher had a hit, two runs scored and two walks.

Ruffolo and Gloms each had a double, while Hawkins and Biancalana each had a triple. Zimmermann, O’Brien and Napoli combined to throw a five-inning one-hitter with nine strikeouts.

The Blazers also were 20-3 winners against Proviso East. Ruffolo, Madison Domek and McKenna Gayon each had a double, while Hawkins hit a triple.

Addison Trail baseball The Addison Trail baseball team was victorious in a pair of West Suburban Conference Gold Division games against Proviso East.

In a 14-2 win, the Blazers led 7-0 after three innings.

AJ Carlson had a hit, three runs scored and two RBI. Vince Daudelin had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Mike Scali had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Nick Daudelin had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Alex Conrad had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Lucas Hernandez had two runs scored and an RBI. Mark Rosal had two hits, two runs scored and an RBI. One of Rosal’s hits was a double.

Vince Daudelin pitched a five-inning complete game and allowed one hit and no earned runs, while striking out seven.

Addison Trail also was a 13-0 winner against Proviso East. The Blazers scored eight runs in the third inning and had 12 hits overall.

Carlson went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI. Vince Daudelin went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI. Scali had a hit, a run scored and three RBI. Nick Daudelin had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. AJ Conrad had three hits and two runs scored. Josh Meglio had a hit, a run scored and an RBI, while Rosal had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Meglio doubled in the game, while Carlson and Vince Daudelin each had two triples. Conrad stole four bases.

Nick Zucchero was the winning pitcher. He allowed two hits, no runs and struck out five.

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Willowbrook girls soccer team wraps up season Warriors take third in WSC Gold with 4-0-2 mark

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls soccer team wrapped up its 2019 season after a 3-0 loss to Chicago Whitney Young in the semifinals of the Class 3A Glenbard East regional in Lombard.

Willowbrook ended the year with an 11-10-2 mark. The Warriors fin-

ished third in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division with a 4-0-2 record.

Prior to the playoffs, Lizzy Florey was leading the Warriors in scoring with 21 goals and nine assists. Grace Tumilty had 12 goals and 12 assists, while Julianna Paulsen had 12 goals and two assists. Erin Fitzgibbon had eight goals and six assists.

Coach Julio Del Real noted position changes were made during the season and the results were quite positive. “We have adapted very

well to the positional changes that have happened within the team,” he explained recently. “The girls are putting together the form and skill level necessary in the state playoffs. We continue to see contributions from many of our players and that will help us late in the games with substitutions.”

Del Real added another area that has improved throughout the season has been players helping each other out on the field. “The girls’ ability to cover for each other has gotten so much better,” he said.

“Positioning also has been a big improvement. As much as we work on our passing and first touch, it is beginning to look a lot better.”

Del Real said Florey, Tumilty and Sara Fitzgibbon have been sparkplugs on offense. “Lizzy, Gracie and Sara have been doing an outstanding job at getting our offense working,” the coach said.

“In most of the scoring that has happened, these ladies have had a lot to do with it.”

Maura Heneghan has been a constant on defense for the Warriors.

“Maura has been doing a great job at keeping the defense together, and as a team, we have done a great job overall,” said Del Real.

Willowbrook scored 61 goals as a team heading into the playoffs, something Del Real is proud of beyond just the sheer quantity. “Fifteen of the 19 on the roster have contributed with at least an assist,” he said.

Chicago Whitney Young went on to win the Glenbard East regional title with a win against the host school.

Willowbrook boys volleyball team picks up pair of wins

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Willowbrook boys volleyball coach Ryan Bazon sees a bright future for his team.

That was evident in victories against West Suburban Conference foes Lyons Township (2-set win) and fellow Gold Division member Hinsdale South (3-set win).

“We are a team with a ton of potential and that was shown in our

win over Lyons Township and our win over Hinsdale South,” Bazon said recently.

“When the guys play with energy and confidence for a whole match, we can beat a lot of teams. However, we have struggled a bit with consistency and continue to work in practice to overcome this obstacle.”

Willowbrook was 9-17 overall through 26 matches and stood at 2-2 in its first four WSC Gold contests.

Through 26 matches, Jevon Lowery was leading the team in

hitting percentage at .371. Michael Hay was tops in kills with 99. Jack Carey was leading the team in serving percentage at .977.

Jack Walsh was tops in aces with 21. Hay was leading in blocks with 57, while Walsh had a team-high 241 assists.

Jimmy Whiting was tops in digs with 159.

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Walsh, a sophomore, has played well at the setting position. “Jack continues to adapt to the speed of the varsity game on a daily basis and continues to grow as a volleyball player,” said Bazon. “He will be a huge asset in the years to

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