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Lombard man who used charitable funds for personal use gets three years

On Wednesday, June 17, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Deputy Chief of Police P.J. Youker announced that a Lombard man has entered a plea of guilty to stealing funds from a not-for-profit agency intended to aid United States veterans.

Todd Olshefski, 51, appeared in court Wednesday morning where Judge George Bakalis sentenced him to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Olshefski pleaded guilty to one count of Use of Charitable Trust Funds for Personal Benefit, a Class 2 Felony.

On March 6, after pleading guilty to the same charge, Olshefski’s wife Priscilla, 60, was sentenced to 180 days in the DuPage County Jail and one year of conditional discharge.

rounding the legitimacy of the Veteran’s Christian Network (VCN), a not-for profit organization created by the Olshefskis.

The investigation found that at least $10,000 of donations made to the charity were used by the de-

fendants for lodging, vehicle loans, auto insurance, medical equipment, a personal storage unit and veterinary bills for their dog.

“Not only did Todd and Priscilla Olshefski take advantage of the generosity of DuPage County resi-

dents, they did so at the expense of our veterans,” Berlin said. “Thanks to the outstanding work of the Wheaton Police Department, we were able to put an end to this deplorable scheme and close down a so-called charity that served only

the Olshefskis.”

Pricilla Olshefski received credit for time served and was released at sentencing. Todd Olshefski will be required to serve 50% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

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Not only did Todd and Priscilla Olshefski take advantage of the generosity of DuPage County residents, they did so at the expense of our veterans.”

– Robert B. Berlin DuPage County State’s Attorney

The charges against the Olshefskis stem from a ten-month investigation conducted by the Wheaton Police Department, with assistance from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, following numerous complaints regarding the couple’s aggressive soliciting tactics, use of intimidation and concerns surLARRY STUDER PHOTO Addison Independent

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Long lines at local area food pantries may continue to be “the new normal,” but thanks to an outpouring of donor support, these volunteers stay busy unloading, organizing and stocking shelves.

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Elmhurst University to celebrate Day One on July 1 Celebration video to appear on Facebook, YouTube

On Wednesday, July 1, Elmhurst College will officially become Elmhurst University, beginning the next chapter in its nearly 150-year history.

Elmhurst will mark the day with virtual events, in keeping with state health safety guidelines issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The highlight will be a celebration video that captures the unveiling of the new Elmhurst University arch over the Gates of Knowledge at 190 S. Prospect Ave., the main entrance to campus.

The video will be released at 11 a.m. on July 1, on the institution’s Facebook (facebook.com/ElmCol) and YouTube (youtube.com/ECvids) channels.

The viewing audience that morning will include some special guests— newly admitted members of the Fall 2020 class who will be taking part in the Virtual Bluejay Bash, a pre-orientation and welcome event for incoming students. The students already are making history—this fall they will be among the first to attend Elmhurst University.

Later in the day, President Troy D. VanAken will host an online celebration for the campus community.

In-person Elmhurst University celebrations on campus are planned, once conditions permit.

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Elmhurst Clinic welcomes new doctors Katherine Lynch, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, has joined Elmhurst Clinic. Dr. Lynch is accepting new patients at Elmhurst Clinic’s office at 1100 Lake Street, Suite 230, in Oak Park. To schedule an appointment, call (331) 221-9001.

Dr. Lynch earned her medical degree from Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.

She completed her residency at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park. Her clinical interests include anxiety, bronchitis, childhood obesity, cholesterol management, diabetes, disease prevention, men’s health and women’s health.

Maria Ariza, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, has

also joined Elmhurst Clinic. Dr. Ariza is fluent in Spanish and is accepting new patients at Elmhurst Clinic’s offices at 130 S. Main Street, Suite 201, in Lombard and 303 W. Lake Street, Suite 200, in Addison. To schedule an appointment, call (331) 221-9001.

Dr. Ariza earned her medical degree from the Escuela de Medicina Juan N. Corpas, Bogota, Colombia.

She completed her internship and residency at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago. Her clinical interests include childhood obesity, diabetes, disease prevention, holistic medicine, primary care, preventive medicine, weight management and women’s health.

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While we wish we could gather in person to observe this historic moment, today is only the beginning. The spirit and excitement of this day will only continue to grow once our new academic year starts at Elmhurst University.”

– President Troy D. VanAken

“While we wish we could gather in person to observe this historic moment, today is only the beginning,” VanAken said. “The spirit and excitement of this day will only continue to grow once our new academic year starts at Elmhurst University.”

The name change comes at a pivotal time in the institution’s history, less than a year away from its 150th anniversary in 2021.

The Elmhurst College Board of Trustees approved the new name on June 15, 2019. Although the official name has changed, Elmhurst’s identity, core values, and emphasis on liberal arts education and real-world, professional preparation will remain the same.

The university name more accu-

rately reflects Elmhurst’s current educational profile as a comprehensive higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and applied sciences, while anticipating opportunities for new programs and partnerships.

COVID-19 updates for DuPage County

As of 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, there were 8,684 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 444 deaths. Since Sunday, there were 36 new cases including one death in persons with COVID-19 infection reported. The death was a female in her 80s.

Number of cases by town At press time, the DuPage Department of Health reported the following number of COVID-19 cases in our readership communities as follows: Addison 812, Bensenville 523, Elmhurst 271, Lombard 387, Oakbrook Terrace 30, Villa Park 234, Wood Dale 222.

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Since March 24, 381 patients have been discharged from Elmhurst Hospital following treatment for confirmed cases of COVID-19.

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Sheehan serves on panel about businesses surviving a crisis Workshop to be held live in September in Naperville

On Friday, May 15, Patrick T. Sheehan, former IRS attorney and owner of IRS Trouble Solvers, was a guest speaker in a virtual small business boot camp hosted by Supporting Strategies. This boot camp, titled “How Your Business Can Survive A Crisis” was designed to help small businesses navigate the Covid-19 business world.

Joined by leaders in the insurance, marketing and leadership industries, Sheehan was part of a panel to help small business owners understand

the tax implications of the various stimulus programs that were made available through the CARES Act, as well as provide tax guidance to those who were not successful in securing additional funding.

These industry leaders came together to provide free guidance to the attendees – sharing information and direction for not only these unusual times, but also for the future.

“This was an excellent opportunity for me to share my expertise with other small business owners, and

provide some guidance regarding potential tax implications for these new programs,” Sheehan said. “So many small business owners are struggling to make payroll, or their federal tax deposits, [so they] took advantage of the programs offered.

There will be new taxes and guidelines to be followed, and I want to help them successfully navigate the impending changes to the rules surrounding those programs.”

During the hour-long workshop, Sheehan was asked a wide range of

questions related to tax liabilities, and was able to provide critical information that these small business owners could use to help mitigate issues down the road. Feedback from attendees included: “Thanks for hosting – good panel,” “Appreciated the tax information,” and “Excellent presenters and information. Can’t wait for the full event in the fall.”

Originally planned as a half-day workshop, this program was turned virtual for the May time slot, but will be offered in the fall for the full

workshop.

“I look forward to being part of this amazing panel in the fall and again providing small business owners with tools and tips to stay out of trouble with the IRS,” Sheehan said.

To listen to the recorded panel follow this link: supportingstrategies.com/virtual-bootcamp-chi20.

The live event has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 25 at the Northern Illinois Campus in Naperville.

Gov. Pritzker signs vote-by-mail expansion Recent voters, those who changed addresses will receive mail-in application

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Anyone who cast a ballot in the last three years or who registered to vote or changed addresses after the March primary will be sent an application to vote by mail after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill expanding the program June 16.

In a news release, Pritzker’s office said the program is aimed at ensuring “safe and active participation in the 2020 general election during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”

Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1863 and House Bill 2238, which also expands early voting hours at permanent polling places and makes election day a state holiday.

Local election authorities must mail or email the applications to voters who cast a ballot in the 2018 general election, the 2019 consolidated election or the 2020 general primary election, as well as voters who regis-

tered or changed addresses after the March primary. Any eligible voter who submits an application by Oct. 1 will receive their ballot by Oct. 6.

“Sending vote-by-mail applications to residents who have participated in recent elections will allow more people to exercise that right from the safety of their own homes and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities,” Pritzker said in a news release.

The changes were backed by the House Democratic Women’s Caucus and sponsored by Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, in the House and Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Lake Forest, in the Senate.

“The COVID 19 pandemic has created many challenges, but participation in the November election should not be one of them,” Burke, an assistant majority leader in the House, said in a statement. “Just as we have taken precautions to make

shopping, traveling, and other everyday tasks safer, we must also take precautions and make adjustments to ensure everyone can safely exercise their right to vote.”

Republicans, however, have argued that the program is susceptible to fraud.

In Illinois Senate floor debate last month, Republicans raised questions on costs, input from county clerks, the security of collection sites and automatic sending of ballot applications.

Sen. Paul Schimpf, R-Waterloo, argued the bill creates a system with “significant” costs that are unnecessary given that Illinois already allows any citizen to vote by mail. He added it would also place a “significant burden” on local election authorities, whom he also argued have not been able to offer enough input.

The Illinois State Board of Elections filed a fiscal note saying that if

the bill’s provisions are fully implemented by every local election authority, it would eat up every dollar of the more than $16.7 million the state will receive from the federal CARES Act for elections.

The legislation also requires the Illinois State Board of Elections to: post an application for a vote by mail ballot on its website; allow a new registrant to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot when completing the online registration; provide notice to election authorities about compliance with the new law; and adopt emergency rules to provide reimbursement for expenses related to the 2020 general election incurred as a result of COVID-19 and the new requirements.

The legislation also raises the standard for rejecting a vote-by-mail ballot by requiring local election authorities to appoint a bipartisan panel of three election judges to verify vot-

ers’ signatures and the validity of the ballot. Previously, only one election judge made this determination.

Also, per the new laws, permanent branch polling places are required to be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends and holidays for early voting. Curb-side voting, allowing voters to fill out the ballot outside of the polling place, will also be permitted.

Completed vote-by-mail ballots can be returned at new collection sites, which HB 2238 requires to be locked and opened only by election authorities.

The legislation also requires local election authorities to establish a central voting site where anyone who lives in the jurisdiction can vote, regardless of precinct.

The new laws take effect immediately and only applies to the 2020 general election.

How to keep your child safe this summer during COVID-19

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Continue to take the usual safety precautions as recommended by pediatricians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 safety measures.

Teach children to wash their hands often and cover their coughs and sneezes with a bent elbow. Remind them not to touch their eyes, nose and mouth, where colds and viruses enter the body.

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Charges upgraded for Naperville man accused in wife’s death

First degree murder added to existing count of aggravated domestic battery

On Friday, June 19, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced that charges have been upgraded to First Degree Murder against Alan Wang, 56, of Naperville.

Wang is accused of beating his wife to death earlier this year. On Wednesday, March 11, Wang appeared at a hearing where bond was set at $850,000 with 10% to apply.

He was originally charged with one count of Aggravated Domestic Battery (Class 2 Felony.) On Friday,

however, Wang was indicted on two counts of First Degree Murder in addition to the existing count of Aggravated Domestic Battery.

On March 8, 2020, at approximately 4:50 p.m., personnel from the Naperville Police and Fire Departments responded to a call at the couple’s residence regarding a female who was not breathing, later identified as 35-year-old Hongyan Yang. The victim was immediately taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead at 5:54 p.m.

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ducted by the Naperville Police Department into Yang’s death, it is alleged that in the evening hours of March 7, the defendant and his wife were in the couple’s bedroom when the defendant kicked the victim multiple times. The following day, a relative of the couple called 9-1-1 when it appeared that the victim had stopped breathing. The findings of an autopsy conducted by DuPage County Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen’s office led to the upgraded charges.

“The autopsy conducted by the DuPage County Coroner’s Office

concluded Hongyan Yang died as a result of internal bleeding,” Berlin said. “With a cause of death now known, justice demands that the charges against Mr. Wang support the allegations that he is responsible for her death.”

Wang’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 20, for status in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.

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

Bond set for Bloomingdale man charged with disabled nephew’s murder

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On Sunday, June 14, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that bond has been set for a Bloomingdale man charged with murder in the death of his forty-three-year-old physically and mentally handicapped nephew, Damian B. Scott. Dominick Taylor, 50, of Bloomingdale, appeared in Bond Court on Saturday, June 13, where Judge Robert Miller set bond in the amount of $2 million with 10% to apply in accordance with a $2 million arrest warrant issued on April 30, 2020. Taylor is charged with two counts of First Degree Murder.

On April 26, Taylor’s wife dis-

covered Damien’s lifeless body in his bedroom of the home they all shared. She immediately called the Bloomingdale Police Department who initiated an investigation.

It is alleged that in the early morning hours that day, Taylor, who was Damien’s full-time caretaker for more than a decade, strangled Damien to death in his bedroom. It is further alleged that after killing Damien, who was blind and unable to walk, Taylor, without permission, withdrew cash from his wife’s bank account, turned off his cell phone and purchased a one-way Amtrak train ticket from Chicago to East Lansing,

Mich., without notifying his wife or family.

Damien was brought to GlenOaks Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at approximately 3:17 p.m. Following a post-mortem examination performed by the DuPage County Coroner’s Office, a deep tissue hemorrhage around the victim’s hyoid bone was identified, which is consistent with manual strangulation.

The exam also identified a healed fracture around the thyroid cartilage determined to be evidence of a prior strangulation attempt.

On April 28, Taylor was taken into custody on a local warrant in Mich-

Addison Trail presents senior Honor Rolls

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Addison Trail High School has named several students to the second semester honor roll for the 2019-2020 school year, based on their exemplary academic performance. Students achieving a 3.5 or higher are recognized as the Distinction Honor Roll and those achieving 3.0 – 3.4999 grade point average are named to the Merit Honor Roll.

Due to space limitations, the Independent will be presenting the seniors this week, followed by the juniors, sophomores, and freshmen in future issues.

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Grade 12 Distinction Honor Roll Venus Acevedo, Jacqueline Aguilar, Natalie Aquino, Brian Avila, Stephanie Avila, Eddie Barrera, Nicole Bartosik, Kayla Berns, Brenden Bieberstein, Nikil Biju, Jasmin Bulaon, Andrea Campos, Quincy Casey, Julenny Castaneda, Evelyn Castro, James Cerven, Bryssa Chaidez, Marco Chaidez, Rocco Ciarfaglia, Sam Conforti, Alex Conrad, Jennifer Coronel, Kevin Cruz, Konrad Czerniawski, Jessica D’Ambrose, Laura De Loera, Evelyn DeAquino, Kenia DeLira, Kate Diego, Angelo Diorio, Faith DiSilvestro, Andreja Duncevic, Alexander Eddy, Heidi Edmier, Anahi Estrada, Yusuf Farooqui, Brian Fernandez, Giulian Frontier, Lucia Fullone, Melanie Gamez, Alexander Gamino, David Glinkowski, Quincy Gunnerson, Jose Gutierrez, Liliana Guzman, Emmanuel Hernandez, Mia Hoffman, Alaisia Hunt, Maricela Islas-Carbajal, Elliot Jasso, Michail Kontoudis, Demi Koulogeorgas, Sebastian Leon Sanchez, Vanesa Linares, Jonathan Lollino, Thomas Lopresto, Erica Ly, Yuliana Macias, Emily Madero Diaz, Nikki Mancilla, Krystal Marcano, Cenorina Martinez, Brian Meagher, Jason Mejia, Andres Mendoza Jr, Caleb Michaliska, Lyndsey Mihalo, Julio Miranda, Nina Mirza, Alexandra Montoya, Gianfranco Mosny, Jillian Moss, Jenny Muka, Martin Murillo, Parvathy Nair, Ericka Navarrete, Alejandra Nevarez, Elizabeth O’Brien, Aidan O’Donnell, Mikaela Olvera, Ernesto Padua, Cole Parent, Aesha Patel, Dhruv Patel, Valentina Pentrelli, Kevin Perales, Marvin Perez, Regina

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igan. He refused extradition from Michigan and a Governor’s Warrant was approved. Taylor was brought to DuPage County yesterday morning.

“Domestic violence comes in many forms,” Berlin said. “What I find particularly disturbing in this case however, is the fact that as Damien’s caretaker, Mr. Taylor was responsible for the safety and wellbeing of Damien. His mission was to protect Damien’s life, not take it, as alleged in this case.”

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

ACA awards annual scholarship to AT senior

The Board of Directors of the Addison Center for the Arts has announced that the recipient of its 2020 Scholarship in the amount of $1500 has been awarded to Teagan J. Whitaker.

Teagan J. Whitaker is a Whitaker dedicated and accomplished performing arts scholar.

She has performed in many Addison Trail High School theater productions, band, choir, and an a capella group.

In addition, to her theatrical studies on stage and behind the scenes, Whitaker has excelled in all of her academic classes including many Honors and AP courses.

“This past winter, she earned the leading role in Rock of Ages: High School Edition, and working with her was such a delight,” said Anna Louise McSweeney, English and theater teacher at Addison Trail. “She was constantly prepared, and always pushed herself to be better while learning and supporting those around her. Her desire to better herself also prompted her to audition for community theatre outside of Addison Trail.

“I am amazed at her independence; she is by far one of the most mature students I have had the pleasure of teaching.”

Whitaker will continue developing her performing skills at Illinois State University in the autumn.

The Addison Center for the Arts is very proud to nurture promising local talent like Teagan J. Whitaker.

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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 June 16 Hilario Avelar, 50, of Addison, was charged with battery and criminal trespass to property at a restaurant in the 400 block of S. Addison at around 7:03 p.m. Police said officers responded to the restaurant for a disturbance call. According to police, Avelar refused to leave the premises after being asked, and then pushed a police officer with his body in an attempt to re-enter the premises.

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A 23-year-old Chicago man was charged with domestic battery at around 7:55 p.m. Police said the suspect grabbed a victim by her neck with his two hands from the rear, and put a chokehold on her from the rear. He then grabbed the victim by her neck a second time with both his hands and pushed her to the couch, and then onto the floor, where he placed a gun muzzle on victim’s right shoulder/chest area and told her he was going to kill her and then himself.

June 13 Nicholas D. Allen, 36, of Carol Stream, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol and failure to provide aid or information near Bloomingdale and Gladstone at around 4:11 a.m.

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June 9 Thomas G. Kent, 53, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, driving the wrong way on a one-way street and two counts of failure-to-signal when required near Park and Monterey at around 7:01 p.m.

June 8 Criminal damage to property and trespassing were reported in the 700 block of N. Lincoln at around 7:49 p.m. Police said unknown suspects

June 7 Retail theft was reported at a local store at around 7:20 p.m. Police said unknown suspects stole several items marked for sale from display shelves and left the store without paying for the items.

Attempted retail theft was reported at a local liquor store at around 4:09 a.m. Police said multiple unknown suspects forced entry into the store, shattering the front door. The suspects attempted to remove an ATM machine but were unsuccessful.

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or a cable system going through (the trigger assembly).”

One area of the new regulations which remains in dispute concerns the type of video surveillance systems and the number of cameras that gun stores must maintain. But the law does not require compliance with those rules until Jan. 2, 2021, and ISP officials said they would continue working on that section of the rules in hopes of coming to an agreement before that date.

Schimpf said the process of reaching the agreement was complicated by the fact that ISP does not typically operate as a regulatory agency and so the process was new to many of its officials.

That contributed to the long delay in passing the new rules, some of which were supposed to be in effect

by Jan. 2.

ISP initially proposed rules in August, but gun dealers in the state mounted fierce opposition during a public hearing, arguing that many of the proposed rules—including those governing video surveillance systems and after-hours storage of inventory—would be so costly they would drive many dealers out of business.

ISP then agreed to revise the proposed rules. In December, just before rules governing alarm systems needed to be in place, the agency published a set of emergency rules only allowed to remain in force for 150 days. That gave the agency additional time to negotiate with gun dealers and other stakeholders and draft permanent rules.

At a meeting in February, Schimpf and Reick offered a motion to block CLIENT those emergency rules, arguing that Wolf Bros. the “emergency” was created by ISP’s own slowness in drafting them.

But that motion failed to get the twothirds majority needed.

AD TO RUN JCAR considered another set of proposed permanent rules during the General Assembly’s special session SIZE in May, but amid continuing opposition by some members, including APPROVED BY Schimpf and Reick, it postponed taking action until June.

DATE There were no recorded objections to the rules approved June 16. A spokesman for the Illinois State Rifle Association was unavailable for comment June 16.

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ates a retail gun store, which does not include gun shows, to also obtain a state certificate and to comply with Villa Park regulations adopted by the Illinois June 13 State Police. Those were to include, Silver A. Edosio of Villa Park was among other things, rules on maintaining alarm systems, video surveillance systems and ways to secure the store’s inventory after business 312 E. St. Charles Rd. hours.

By Peter Hancock Villa Park, IL 60181 The Illinois State Rifle Association CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS www.Taefutogo.com New permanent regulations that and several Illinois gun dealers filed govern licensed firearms dealers in suit challenging the law’s constituIllinois have finally been approved tionality in Sangamon County CirHours: 18 months after Gov. JB Pritzker cuit Court. That case is still pending.

Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sunday 11am-9pm During the JCAR meeting June 16, signed the bill into law.

Closed Tuesdays • Fri. & Sat. 11am-9:30pm The General Assembly’s Joint Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) and Committee on Administrative Rules, Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) or JCAR, gave its okay to the rules praised ISP for working with lawmakers to find compromises on the at a meeting June 16 in Springfield.

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Game on!

Elmhurst American Legion baseball teams start 2020 season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

While some area youth sports programs have shuttered for the summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 baseball program is all systems go — with proper hygiene and social distancing policies in place, of course.

Head coach Mike Biondo is thrilled he was able to restart the season that will see the Post 187 senior team play 18-20 games, including four tournaments. The junior Legion team, coached by Kevin Pacheco (head coach) and Nick Bersani, will play in the 20-25-game range and will take part in five tournaments, Biondo noted.

About the only downer in this scenario is the pandemic scuttled the much-anticipated American Legion Great Lakes Region tournament that 187 was supposed to host this summer. But again diving into the good news department, Biondo reported Elmhurst will again host the prestigious playoff series again in 2021. More on that later.

Post 187 also will host its Muddog Legion Classic in July at Community Park in Addison. Biondo noted with IC Catholic Prep and its facilities still shuttered, playing at Plunkett Athletic Complex is not an option right now. Biondo added Redmond Park in Bensenville also isn’t an option due to scheduling issues.

“We have been practicing at Community Park. It’s the only field available to us,” he said. “With Plunkett, that’s pending the school reopening and releasing the fields for games. We have been practicing for two weeks now. We didn’t want to go and jump right into tournaments right away like some other teams. For high school, the IHSA gives us time to get ready for the season, so we thought it made sense to wait until we can get the players’ bodies ready to play.”

Biondo said thus far practices have run smoothly. “It’s been good,” he said. “Every player has been given

one of those gator face masks that you can pull over your face and wear around your neck. So when it’s time to come and talk in close quarters, any time they are within six feet they can throw the mask on.”

Biondo said he was slated to have 17 players on the roster this summer before the pandemic hit. He’s at 11 right now with the senior team. “Some players decided they didn’t want to play and wanted to take some time off and not have to play with this COVID in play,” he said. “My feeling is Illinois did a good job here in kind of waiting things out. Our numbers look a lot better than a lot of other places.”

The senior team includes the likes of IC Catholic Prep’s Brennan Fisher and Ryan Malek. Fenton’s contingent on Post 187 includes Nick DeSimone and Ricky Saucedo, while Leyden reps include Jake Galanis, Jimmy O’Donnell and Jose Perez. Ethan Pieniazak, a 2019 Willowbrook graduate, also is on the squad, as is Conor Baxter, a Great Britain native, whose aunt lives in Elmhurst. “He played for Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, and he wants to play ball,” said Biondo. “What a great opportunity for him.” Aldo Flores and Jason O’Donnell round out the 11-player squad.

The 13-player junior group features York’s Owen Stufflebeam and Damian Pacheco, along with IC Catholic Prep’s Connor West, PJ Wisniewski, Luke Murray, Will Ryan, Trey Manchester and Jake Marshall. Fenton’s Abraham Otero is on the squad, along with Leyden’s Elijah Diblich, Jason O’Donnell, Jordan Tokarz and Matthew Espinosa.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be playing,” said Biondo. “It’s a good thing to get these kids outside and doing something else besides being inside. Let them get out here and enjoy the game and play baseball and put a positive focus on things. Let’s get them out here and have fun and keep them safe as well.”

The senior team opened play in an

event in Stevensville, Michigan this past weekend that featured Valparaiso (Indiana), Stevensville, Three Oaks (Michigan) and Hudson (Michigan).

The junior team is slated to kick off play this weekend with a doubleheader in Valparaiso.

The Mud Dog Classic will take place July 3-4 with Elmhurst, Wheaton Post 76, Palos Post 1193 and Windy City Silver.

Biondo is thrilled that the Great Lakes Region tournament will get to be played in Elmhurst next summer.

“We have been awarded the tournament again, but we are going to need help getting some sponsors,” he said. “When the COVID-19 thing happened, businesses shut down and sponsorships kind of have gone away.

We’re going to revisit that when we have our meeting with DuPage County Convention & Visitors Bureau and with the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce.”

Also on the agenda is some giving back to the community. “We also are looking for some volunteer opportunities for the program,” Biondo said.

“We would like the teams to take part in some sort of volunteering, so we’re looking for some outside organization or a food organization to do something during the week to help them out.”

Also earning praise is the Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 on Butterfield Road. “Elmhurst Legion has been very supportive,” said Biondo, who is assisted on the senior team by Frank Desimone. “I’m glad we are able to do this. The Legion itself is still closed. The fortunate part is they are still able to send out lunches and take orders and keep things going so the veterans have somewhere to go, which is a good thing.”

Biondo admitted things have come a long way since the start of the pandemic. “At first in May it was hard because everything switched,” he said.

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“June is when the light kind of turned on and things opened up. We’ll have the opportunity now to go to some tournaments and play some games.

This is the best and only opportunity so far for these kids to do something with baseball this summer. I feel bad for the 2020 grads who will turn 20 in 2021. They are going to miss out on the Legion experience with regional baseball. Teams will have an opportunity to go to the American Legion Baseball World Series. It’s unfortunate they won’t be able to play in that this year, but that’s the reality with the pandemic. We wish things were different. It’s one of those uncontrollable things. It’s tough. We’re happy to have kids on the field. Everybody is going to get a chance to pitch. Pitchers who don’t normally hit, will hit. We’re going to get out there and have some fun and get these guys ready for college baseball and fall baseball when it starts up.”

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Members of the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department’s Junior Adventure Camp are pictured outside of the Iowa Community Center last week. The camp for children ages 5-8 began on June 15. The eight-week camp will continue through Aug. 7. The photo from Friday shows (left to right) Winter Miller, Brandon Bleers, Kian Roohani, Chloe Barker and Daniel Voskresenski. The campers had just made superhero cuffs. The final session of each week includes a theme; last week’s theme was Superhero Day. The camp meets Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is available for the remaining weeks. For more information about the camp, call 630-834-8970.

DuPage County reports over 8,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 444 deaths June 21 update shows 234 confirmed cases in Villa Park residents, including three deaths

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The DuPage County Health Department has recorded more than 8,600 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county.

As of June 21, the health department indicated 8,684 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, including 444 deaths.

The health department’s June 21 update showed 234 confirmed cases in Villa Park residents, including three deaths. The June 21 report indicated nine additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths among Villa Park residents during the week; the June 14 update noted 225 total confirmed cases among village residents, including three deaths.

The June 14 update from the county health

department noted 8,434 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in DuPage County, including 429 deaths. The June 7 update indicated 401 deaths related to COVID-19. The May 31 update reported 371 deaths in the county related to the virus, while the May 25 update indicated 338 deaths. The update of May 17 reported 296 deaths related to COVID-19.

According to the June 21 report, 257 of the county’s 444 deaths related to COVID-19 involved residents 80 and older. There were 105 deaths involving residents in the 70-79 age group, and 52 deaths in the 60-69 age group. About 82 percent of the county’s death’s related to COVID-19 have involved residents 70 and older, while 93 percent of the deaths have involved residents 60 and

older.

The first COVID-19 related death in the county was reported on March 19.

The DuPage County Health Department has stated that the number of positive COVID-19 cases is likely much higher than listed because of unreported or untested cases in the community.

To view the county’s latest COVID-19 figures, visit the DuPage County Health Department’s website at dupagehealth.org.

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) update on June 21, there were 6,647 confirmed deaths related to COVID-19 in the state. The IDPH reported more than 136,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, with over 1.3 million tests

performed.

According to the IDPH, 2,983 of the state’s 6,647 deaths related to COVID-19 have involved residents 80 and older, while 1,585 deaths have involved residents in the 70-79 age group. There have been 1,170 deaths related to the virus among Illinois residents in the 60-69 age group.

Approximately 86 percent of all COVID-19 related deaths in the state, therefore, have involved residents 60 and older.

The IDPH report from June 21 included 23 additional COVID-19 related deaths. The update from one day earlier—June 20— indicated 45 additional COVID-19 related deaths in the state.

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Congressman Raja offers update on ‘Justice in Policing Act’ The following message was received from the office of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who wished to share the news of The George U. S. Rep. Raja Floyd Justice in Policing Act with Krishnamoorthi the readers of the Independent. Here are his words: “As we continue to mourn the deaths of George Floyd and the many others who have lost their lives at the hands of police misconduct, I am proud to cosponsor the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and to fight for its passage in Congress. This landmark legislation would ban all chokeholds and no-knock warrants while also instituting broader reforms to law enforcement in our country.

“To support policing practices that keep individuals and entire communities safe, the Justice in Policing Act would create law enforcement development and training programs to promote best practices and require the creation of accreditation standards based on President Obama’s Taskforce on 21st Century policing. To strengthen the relationships between communities and those sworn to protect them, the bill would mandate training for federal, state and local law enforcement to prevent racial, religious, and other discriminatory profiling, while prohibiting its use.

To create local commissions and task forces to help communities develop just and equitable public safety approaches, the Justice in Policing Act would also establish public safety innovation grants. At the same time, the bill would mandate the use of dashboard and body cameras to increase accountability.

“Our legislation also takes essential steps to hold officers who abuse their positions accountable through amending federal law to expand oversight and prosecution of police misconduct while eliminating measures that currently shield police from accountability. For example, the Justice in Policing Act would establish a National Police Misconduct Registry to ensure problematic officers cannot move from one agency to another.

Shockingly, there is currently no system that addresses this issue, and officers fired for misusing their position or breaking the law in one jurisdiction are often hired to work as police officers in another.

“To address systemic racism and

discrimination in the use of force, the bill would also require state and local law enforcement agencies to report such metrics, disaggregated by race, sex, disability, religion, and age. To address any inequities that emerge, our legislation would grant the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division subpoena power to investigate potential misconduct while establishing a grant program for state attorneys general to develop their own independent investigations into departmental misconduct.

Finally, the Justice in Policing Act would establish a Department of Justice task force to coordinate the investigation, prosecution, and enforcement efforts of federal, state, and local governments in cases related to law enforcement misconduct.

“The House of Representatives will be voting on this legislation next week, and I am confident we will have the votes to pass it and send it to the Senate. This important bill would not only help our nation as it continues to battle its legacy of systemic racism, but it would also help ensure that our police officers are equipped with the resources they need to appropriately and effectively respond to the challenges they face on the job, while sending a clear message that there is no place for brutality or misconduct in law enforcement.”

My letter to the Director of National Intelligence “In addition to my work in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, I’ve also been working hard to address the concerning use of force and unnecessary violence amid the peaceful protests occurring across our country. Last week, Congresswoman Val Demings and I wrote to the Director of National Intelligence raising concerns about foreign actors exploiting current tensions in America to spread disinformation and incite violence.

“As we wrote in our letter, ‘The underlying issues that led to these continued protests are based on years of systemic racism and concerns that originated from American policies and American actors, but we do not want foreign state actors to exploit the injustice in America as we try to heal.’”

If you have any questions or concerns, Congressman Raja can be reached either by calling (847) 4131959; by sending an email to IL08. helpline@mail.house.gov; or by sending a message via his website at krishnamoorthi.house.gov/contact/ email.

Slices of life

Finding logic in an illogical world

We are living in a serious world.

Many of us thought it couldn’t get any worse than COVID and then all heck broke lose. I’m not going to write about this seriousness. Others have already explained things much more eloquently than I ever could.

Instead, I’m shooting for silly this week. We’ve all had our fair share of serious in the last few months, and while serious is our current reality. I invite you to take a break for a few minutes to contemplate the illogical world we live in.

Sometimes this lack of logic is seriously frustrating. Other times it borders on funny. And sometimes, especially if you over-ponder things, ­it makes no sense. There is more of this nonsense around than you might expect. For instance: Have you ever found it counterintuitive that the sun lightens our hair but darkens our skin?

Ever wonder: Does a psychic know before you get there that you are coming? Or, do they know what will be on sale at the grocery store before the ad comes out? Do they anticipate a car accident before hitting the road? So many psychic possibilities.

Shouldn’t the phrase after dark actually be after light?

Let’s talk pizza. Is there anyone besides me that thinks pepperoni looks more like sausage than sausage does? This one really mixed

like a lost tooth?

Why are objects in the mirror closer than they appear? Wouldn’t it By make sense to make objects appear JILL at the correct and accurate distance?

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Numbers be damned: donuts and eggs come by the dozen. Hot dogs come in packs of 10. Hot dog buns me up as a kid in the school lunch come in packs of eight. You can line. True story. buy a six, twelve or 24-pack of soda Has anyone besides me been or beer. A pound of butter is four thwarted by those “do not remove” sticks. A pound of hamburger is one tags? Do they have a purpose other clump. than trying to scare us into not One roll of toilet paper is removing them? I went years fearing practically never one roll of toilet the tag police would hunt me down paper. That would make too much and prosecute me to the fullest sense. You have to read the fine print extent of the law for my tag removal on the toilet paper label to know habits regarding my bedroom how many rolls you are actually pillows. getting. One “single” roll often has An unexplained, yet universal the volume of two, four or even truth: When my hands are dirty – six regular rolls. So when you buy with anything from chicken goo to 12 rolls, you may very well arrive mud – one of two things is bound home with the equivalent of 48 or to happen: my nose develops an 72. It’s like hitting the jackpot, but extreme itch or my phone rings, or with toilet paper. probably both.

Speaking of toilet paper, I hit my Why can you buy reading glasses own jackpot today. We were out at the dollar store, but are required at home. They had plenty on the to see a doctor and get a prescription shelves at the store. I bought my if you need the ones that help you favorite brand – no more one-ply for see things that are far away? Is this family. COVID be damned. seeing things at a distance more Jill Pertler is an award-winning complicated or more important than syndicated columnist, published reading? playwright and author. Don’t miss a Have you ever noticed that a slice; follow the Slices of Life page small piece of popcorn looks a lot on Facebook.

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The link between COVID-19 and stroke concerns of exposure to coronavirus.

BE FAST can help stroke patients get the treatment needed, on time, for a good outcome.

B: Balance. Does the person have a sudden loss of balance?

E: Eyes. Has the person lost vision in one or both eyes?

F: Face. Does the person’s face look uneven?

A: Arms. Is one arm weak or numb?

S: Speech. Is the person’s speech slurred? Does the person have trouble speaking or seem confused?

T: Time. If you see these signs in yourself or anyone, call 911 immediately.

Stroke can occur at any age but the risk increases as people get older.

Other factors can increase the chances of having a stroke, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and bad eating habits.

Healthy lifestyle Up to 80 percent of strokes may be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle. Here are five ways to help decrease the chance of stroke: 1. Lower blood pressure. Left uncontrolled, high blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors and can double or even quadruple the chance for stroke.

2. Lose excess weight and eat healthy. Obesity increases the chance for stroke. Losing as few as 10 pounds can help decrease the risk.

3. Quit smoking. Smoking can thicken blood and increase the amount of plaque build-up in arteries — two things that can accelerate clot

formation.

4. Exercise more or start exercising. Physical activity can help lower the risk of stroke. Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-inten-

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Stroke survivors should continue taking their medications as directed by their doctor and be extra careful about protecting themselves from COVID-19.

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Stroke occurs due to sudden blockage of blood flow to the brain and causes sudden neurological deficits.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and diabetes are leading causes of stroke. Now there is growing evidence that COVID-19 infection may also increase the risk of stroke.

While 75 percent of all strokes occur in people over age 65, strokes are now striking people with COVID-19 who are in their 30s and 40s.

Experts believe the strokes may be a result of blood clots caused by the virus.

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If someone has stroke symptoms, they should seek medical attention immediately. Even a large stroke is treatable if treated quickly.

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Art Museum summer camps open CDC guidelines apply, face masks required

The Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM) has started summer camps as of Monday, June 15 and will reopen the museum to the public at the end of the month.

EAM’s camps are so popular every year because kids love making messes together! Inspiring camp counselors help guide them through the creative process.

Summer Break Art Camps are oneweek sessions now through Aug 14.

Each week’s curriculum is uniquely themed, so no two weeks are the same.

Full and half days are available for the Junior Camp for ages 5-7.

At EAM Summer Camps, campers will find inspiration through handson activities in the Education Center and outdoors in Wilder Park. Building sculpture and painting with multimedia, pottery, printmaking, and experiencing first-hand the art exhibitions at the Museum help kids develop new skills in a fun and energetic environment.

Guidelines for campers, patrons Following the guidelines provided by the CDC and local public health professionals, the Museum has updated policies for its summer camps. The guidelines are: • Communication will be key. Staff will send out detailed updates outlin-

ing best practices prior to the start of each session • Class sizes have been reduced by 50% to accommodate the current guidelines of 10 or less in a group.

New classroom configurations will help accommodate this.

• The first two weeks of camps were cancelled to allow for staff training.

Camps will be following state and federal guidelines. EAM staff is preparing new protocol, safety messages, and procedures for parents and campers.

• Drop-off/pick-up procedures will be adjusted to avoid groups in close proximity. (Face masks must be worn by both the child and adult.)

• Face masks must be worn at all times during camp. Disposable masks will be available and a more durable mask will be given to each camper for the week. These will be sanitized daily.

• Sanitizing stations will be installed throughout the studios.

• To reduce the amount of shared supplies, each student is requested to bring the following items, which will be kept in an individual cubby at the museum until the end of the week.

Items requested include: glue stick, black pens (ballpoint are fine), pencil SUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing case/supply bag, eraser, No. 2 pencils, This is a group of Elmhurst Art Museum summer campers back in 2018 – before COVID-19 forced evcolored pencils (12-count), scissors, personal hand-sanitizer/wipes, and eryone to wear masks and distance themselves socially. With firm safety guidelines in place, EAM has begun welcoming youth to art camp once again. markers/crayons (optional).

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Sun and heat Even if a child is wearing a mask, parents should still apply sunscreen to the child’s face (the mask can shift) and body to prevent sunburn. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that is (at least) SPF 30. Apply it 15-30 minutes before going outdoors, every two hours, and after swimming or sweating. Minimize time in the heat, take regular cool-off breaks and encourage children to drink water regularly. Parents should contact their child’s pediatrician if their child develops any skin rashes or signs of heat-related illness.

Insect bites Some mosquitos and ticks can spread disease (e.g., Zika virus, Lyme disease), but at this time, there is no CDC data to suggest that COVID-19 is spread by mosquitoes or ticks. The main way that coronavirus spreads is from person to person. Protective clothing and insect repellents can protect against insect bites and stings.

Check children’s heads and bodies for ticks after being outdoors. Have an emergency care plan in place for known allergies.

For updates on COVID-19, check EEHealth.org/coronavirus. This was received from Elmhurst Hospital.

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Sheriff’s new program benefits York Township

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Early last week DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and his team handdelivered more than 250 prepackaged meals to the York Township Food Pantry for families in need. It was part of a new program recently launched

by Mendrick’s office called “It Takes a Village.” In partnership with SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) of DuPage and County Board member Liz Chaplin, the program provides food items to local families. The donation came from the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security. Pictured are (from left): Sergeant Castillo, Deputy Mendez, York Township Supervisor John W. Valle, Sheriff Mendrick, Sergeant Bain and Corporal Sanchez.

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Illinois Department of Labor warns of heat hazards on the job

Summer is getting under way, but sometimes the heat and humidity don’t pay attention to the calendar.

It is dangerous—even deadly—for workers not to pay attention to hot, humid conditions.

“Understandably, much of our safety concerns of late have been focused on COVID-19, but we must not overlook other dangers in the workplace. Excessive heat and humidity pose a serious threat to our workers, claiming lives every year,” said Illinois Department of Labor Director Michael Kleinik.

Millions of workers nationwide work in potentially dangerous heat conditions, and as construction season ramps up in Illinois, working in outdoor heat and humidity is a serious concern.

Early summer is the time to focus on this threat. More than half of outdoor, heat-related deaths occur in the first few days of working in hot situations because the body needs to build a tolerance to heat gradually.

Workers that do not acclimatize to the heat and humidity face a much greater risk factor for serious injury or death.

Despite being preventable, heat illness kills an average of more than 600 people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The overall pub-

lic health impact is hard to estimate as heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, are not required to be reported to public health agencies.

While heat affects everyone, it especially poses a danger to those who must do physical labor in the heat and humidity—indoors or outdoors.

Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related health problem and can be fatal if not recognized and treated quickly.

Symptoms of heat stroke include: • Confusion • High body temperature (103 degrees or higher) • Hot, red, dry, or damp skin • Fast, strong pulse • Headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Loss of consciousness (passing out) If a worker shows signs of heat stroke, consider it a medical emergency and call 911. Assist the victim to a shaded, cooler place, and help lower their temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath.

Heat stroke doesn’t arrive without warning signs. A worker suffering from heat exhaustion may experience dizziness, nausea, headache, heavy sweating, muscle cramps and weakness.

DuPage County offers free COVID-19 testing Drive-through tests performed Tuesday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; participants remain seated in their cars DuPage County is offering free COVID-19 testing at the DuPage County Complex. The entrance to the test site is located on County Farm Road in Wheaton, a few blocks north of Roosevelt Road, at a stoplight. Follow the signs through the campus to the test site.

While testing is free, limited tests are available. Testing will be conducted Tuesday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All cars must arrive by 2 p.m. The testing may close earlier if the daily test capacity is met.

Anyone may get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria.

According to information provided by DuPage County, symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with the following symptoms may have COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss or taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you are urged to call your doctor or emergency department to seek immediate care and instructions.

The tests at the DuPage County Complex will be conducted only on people who arrive in cars. The drive-through site will not accept walk-up individuals. People will need to remain seated in their cars, which must have working windows. Vehicles with dogs will not be allowed. Trailers and buses are prohibited, and on-site bathrooms are not available. To support the privacy of those at the site, photography and video are not permitted.

You will receive a phone call within 3 to 4 days of your test. If you have not received your test results after 4 days, contact the DuPage County Health Department at 630-221-7030.

As you wait for your results, if you are ill, stay in touch with your doctor. Keep in mind your symptoms may be due to another condition that requires prompt evaluation and treatment. Stay at home except for medical appointments. Call ahead before visiting your doctor. As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets. If you must be around other people or animals, wear a face cloth over your nose and mouth.

Certain factors can make individuals more susceptible. Those 65 and older, people who are overweight and people with underlying conditions such as heart disease or diabetes are more likely to fall victim to heat-related illness.

Certain behaviors, such as drinking alcohol or taking medications can impede normal perspiration, the key to body temperature regulation, adding to the danger.

Employers should train workers and supervisors to recognize the symptoms of heat-related illness and to immediately report anyone exhibiting heat-related distress. It is vital that cool water be made available and that workers are encouraged to drink small amounts on a regular ba-

Income tax filing, payment deadline July 15 The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) reminds taxpayers that state individual income tax returns and payments are due July 15, the same date set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for federal returns.

Taxpayers who have yet to file their 2019 state individual income tax returns must act by July 15 to avoid penalties and interest. Gov. JB Pritzker extended the tax filing season three months from the normal due date of April 15 to help Illinois taxpayers experiencing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The extended income tax deadline” is less than a month away “and taxpayers still needing to file a return should prepare today,” said Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris. “With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing many households financial difficulties, we encourage taxpayers expecting refunds to file soon and make full use of any credits and deductions legally available to them.”

As of June 15, over 4.99 million taxpayers have filed their state individual income tax returns despite having the extension option; this represents 81 percent of the total state individual income tax returns the department anticipates.

IDOR has successfully processed over 3.3 million refunds to date. As part of a revised revenue estimate released in April, the Governor’s Office of Budget and Management projected the extension would defer approximately $1 billion in general fund revenue to Fiscal Year 2021.

IDOR reminds taxpayers that the fastest, most secure way to receive a refund is to file a tax return electronically and request direct deposit into a checking or savings account.

Taxpayers may file and pay their IL-1040 for free through MyTax Illinois. Taxpayers who have already filed a return can check their status by using the Where’s My Refund? link located at www.MyTax.Illinois.

Gov. For the most up-to-date information, forms, schedules, and instructions for the 2019 tax year, visit IDOR’s website at: tax.illinois.gov.

sis to combat thirst. Regular meals and snacks are also important to keep electrolytes in balance.

Schedule frequent rest periods with water breaks in shaded areas— air-conditioned areas if possible.

Use fans where possible to help the body’s natural cooling system to work more efficiently.

For the past 10 years, the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has waged a campaign to combat heat-related illness among workers. OSHA’s training materials provide a simple and effective three-word strategy that can save lives—Water. Rest. Shade. https://www.osha.gov/heat/

Glowiak Hilton supports measures to lower taxes Property owners across the state may see lower property taxes thanks to a new law supported by state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs).

“Our recovery is going to take years, and reducing structural, longterm burdens like property taxes must be one of our goals,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Streamlining the approval process for tax exemptions will go a long way to help working families.”

Senate Bill 685 empowers county governments to approve 2020 Home-

stead Exemptions for those living with disabilities, veterans and senior citizens if their property was granted an exemption in 2019. Counties with under 3 million residents are also allowed to waive interest penalties and fees for late property tax payments in 2020.

The governor signed Senate Bill 685 last week and the legislation is effective immediately.

Editor’s note: This was submitted by the office of State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

Illinois GOP sues for same social gathering exclusion as churches, protests

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The Illinois Republican Party wants to be excluded from the state’s social gathering restrictions, as it alleged in a federal lawsuit that churches and political demonstrations already enjoy such exclusions.

Throughout the year, the party holds a state convention, strategy meetings and candidate rallies—all with more than 10 people present.

Under Gov. JB Pritzker’s May 29 executive order addressing the continued spread of COVID-19, those in-person gatherings are banned.

According to a court filing, the governor carved out an exception for religious institutions, which can hold socially distanced services of more than 10 people. It also alleges he “declined to enforce” his order against protesters demanding an end to systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

Floyd was a black man who died when a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for about nine minutes on May 25. Near-daily protests against police brutality have since taken place across the U.S. “Political parties are for political expression what churches are for religious expression: the corporate manifestation of speech and interaction within a community of shared belief,” the Republican Party argued in its lawsuit, filed June 15.

“Yet, unlike churches, political parties are barred from gathering in groups greater than 10 under the governor’s executive order,” it continued. “And unlike protestors against police brutality, they have not been given an exemption based on his sympathy, recognition, and participation.”

Daniel Suhr, an attorney with the Chicago-based Liberty Justice Center and the party’s representative, said in a press conference June 16 he is asking a federal judge to agree

treating “political party gatherings differently from religious gatherings” violates the U.S. constitution.

And, because “the harm suffered by the Illinois Republican Party is immediate and irreparable” due to how quickly the November election is approaching, Suhr is requesting a judge address this lawsuit quickly.

The business of politics, he said, is a “time-bound activity.”

The case applies not just to the Illinois Republican Party, but to all state political parties.

“Gov. Pritzker is ruling Illinois like an unaccountable king where only he gets to decide which violations of his executive order have his blessing,” Tim Schneider, the party chairman, said June 16. “The Illinois Republican Party will not sit idly by while the governor of Illinois applies one rule for himself and his political allies and another rule for everyone else. We agree that peaceful protesters have just cause to exercise their first amendment rights, but they aren’t the only ones.”

Suhr added the lawsuit is seeking to uphold “equal treatment” for all political speakers under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

That will make their case more successful than many others challenging aspects of Pritzker’s COVID-19-related restrictions, he said.

Rather than alleging political parties have a constitutionally protected right that must be upheld during the pandemic, the lawsuit is alleging political parties should be treated as churches and protests are under the governor’s order.

“It is not the government’s job under the first amendment to favor one viewpoint over another,” Suhr said June 16. “We’re asking for the same fair treatment not to be based on the content of our speech, but rather to say every group that’s engaging in the public square deserves the same treatment from the government.”

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The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department’s Yoga in the Park class began last week at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 320 E. Kenilworth Ave. Certified instructor Kimberly LaBounty (pictured) led the 60-minute class, which met for the first time on Wednesday, June 17. The parks and recreation department intended to start an outdoor yoga class before the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-session set of classes runs through July 1. A five-session set of outdoor classes is scheduled from July 8 through Aug. 5. Registration is required for the classes, which are open to ages 13 and older.

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An adult age 21 or older must accompany participants between the ages of 13-17. The village’s parks and recreation department recently welcomed participants back to a variety of programs, including Yoga in the Park. All outdoor programs were held with social distancing practices. The department’s summer program brochure is available online at invillapark.com/211/Parks-Recreation. Check regularly for program updates as the area prepares to move into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. For more information, call 630-834-8970.

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Gebala commits to playing volleyball in college 2020 Fenton graduate Jacek Gebala recently decided to continue his volleyball career at Aurora University, a Division III NCAA school located in Aurora. Gebala said he chose Aurora University because it’s close to home and the volleyball program provided him an opportunity to contribute right away. He plans to study

accounting.

“I would like to thank my family, friends, teachers, and coaches for always pushing me to do my best,” Gebala said.

Coach Kelly Torres said Gebala is “an amazing athlete” who played for Fenton’s boys program all four years and was the girls volleyball manager

for three years.

“Though our season was interrupted, I know Jacek would have been the backbone of the team and a great leader on and off the court,” Coach Torres said. “Knowing this, I am confident that Jacek will make a wonderful addition to the Aurora University program. We wish him

Hernandez wins spot on a college cheer squad

Brittany Hernandez of Fenton High School’s class of 2020 recently earned a spot on the cheerleading squad at St. Ambrose University, located in Davenport, Iowa. Hernandez said she worked with the school and team officials over the summer and, as a result, built a great deal of con-

fidence. That positive experience led to her enrollment. Hernandez plans to study criminal justice.

“I want to thank Fenton High School staff for pushing me forward and motivating me throughout my four years,” Brittany said. “I’m grateful for the teachers who really

guided me along the right path and made me the person I am today. I am excited to continue my education and sport at St. Ambrose University.”

Coach Jamie Cademartori said Brittany and her leadership will be sorely missed at Fenton.

“It has been a pleasure getting to know and coach Brittany the last four years,” Coach Cademartori said.

“Her work ethic is incredible. I know she will do great things in college and beyond.”

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The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department welcomed instructors from P2 Soccer to hold last week’s three-session outdoor soccer camp. The camp for ages 6-12 took place outside of the Iowa Community Center. To ensure the safety of all participants and coaches, the sessions were held with social distance protocols. Groups were capped at 10 people, with all participants maintaining social distancing. Jordan Lomax, a P2 instructor, is pictured during Friday’s 60-minute session. P2 Soccer is providing three more sessions at Iowa Community Center this week. For more information about P2 Soccer, visit its website at p2.soccer.

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