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Woman charged with aggravated DUI in deadly crash

Crash killed one, severely injured another who subsequently died

DuPage County State’s Attorney

Robert Berlin and DuPage County

Sheriff James Mendrick announced that bond has been set for Christine Brocious, 36, of Chicago Ridge.

Christine Brocious

Brocious is charged with one count of aggravated DUI causing death (Class 2 felony) and two counts of aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm (Class 4 felony) stemming from a June 29 crash that claimed the life of another motorist, 25-year-old Jorgo Cukali and severely injured Jorgo’s 30-year-old sister, Nastika Cukali, who was a passenger in his vehicle.

Brocious appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Daniel Guerin set bond at $1.5 million with 10 percent to apply.

On June 29 at approximately 11:30 p.m., DuPage County Sheriff deputies responded to unincorporated Winfield at Mack and Winfield Roads for

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GreenMan

Theatre Troupe marks 20th year

Brings ‘Eight to the Bar/ista’ to 10-minute play festival

In celebration of its 20th year as Elmhurst, Illinois’ community theater, GreenMan Theatre Troupe will present “Eight to the Bar/ista,” an evening of eight 10-minute plays, to be performed July 14-16, at Brewpoint Craft (coffeeshop) at 617 N. York St. in Elmhurst, at 7 p.m.

The “8 to the Bar/ista” third annual festival showcases the works of eight Midwestern playwrights.

“Some of the plays are comedic, some dramatic and there’s definitely mystery in some of them, too,” said Becca Easley, Festival co-producer and director of the play “Gary the Bold.”

Six directors and 20 actors will be featured in “8 to the Bar/ista.”

“We have a variety of talent in GreenMan’s acting and directing pool,” Easley said. “Some actors are well seasoned; some are brand new to acting. Some directors have years of experience and others are trying it out for the first time.”

Kimberly Brumirski, an actor who will direct the 10-minute play, “Walpurgis Night,” is one of those first-time directors.

“This was the perfect way to dip my toe in the water,” Brumirski said. “It’s been nice to take a step back and look at the whole picture,” she added. “I’ve enjoyed the challenge of the auditioning process, as well as doing research into the play and coming up with sound cues, music cues and costumes.”

GreenMan selected the Brewpoint Coffee location – and the performance’s new coffee-themed name –after the post-Covid closure of its original venue.

“We thought, ‘Why not perform in a coffeeshop and call the event ‘8 to the Bar/ista’?” Easley said.

Brewpoint Coffee is located at 617 N. York St., Elmhurst. In addition to a wide variety of coffee drinks, alcoholic beverages and charcuterie boards will be offered.

Cash prizes will be provided for select plays, as determined by audience votes during the run of the show.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the door (cash/card), with no reservations or pre-sales.

More about GreenMan’s 20th anniversary

In its 20th season, GreenMan Theatre Troupe is a non-profit 501[c]3 organization whose mission is to provide a source of cultural enrichment and pride for the community by presenting diverse, quality productions and providing opportunities for personal growth in the theatrical arts. GreenMan has been presenting plays in Elmhurst since being founded in 2003. Past productions include “The Odd Couple,” “Dracula,” and “Pride and Prejudice.” GreenMan also offers classes and workshops for members and the community and welcomes new members and participants in all aspects of theatre production. GreenMan programs are partially supported by Explore Elmhurst, as well as other individual and corporate donations.

Elmhurst AAUW Used Book

Sale coming this weekend

The Elmhurst Area Branch of AAUW will hold its Annual Used Book Sale this coming weekend from July 13-16 at Christ United Methodist Church, 920 Swain Ave.

Thousands of used books will be available. Well organized into more than 20 different categories, the fourday sale features a large children’s section, as well as a collector’s area. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and national AAUW research and programs for women.

The sale dates and hours are as follows:

Thursday, July 13: 6 – 9 p.m. (Preview Sale, $10 Entrance

Fee)

Friday, July 14: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, July 15: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16: 12 noon – 3 p.m. ($10 Bag Sale)

Admission is free on all days except for Opening Night (Thursday) when there is an entrance fee of $10 per person. There is a special sale on Sunday when everything you can fit into a regular size brown grocery bag is just $10.

For details contact info@aauwelmhurst.org or call 630-834-1426. The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

SBA announces loans available for those impacted by March 31 tornado, storms

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that residents and businesses impacted by the March 31 tornado and storms are eligible for low-interest loans to assist with recovery efforts.

A Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be established in DuPage County to assist storm survivors through the process of applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). The center will be located at the Village of Addison, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. The center will open at 11 a.m. July 12 and will close on July 26. The hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

The March 31 severe weather produced destructive storms statewide, including tornados, flooding, hail, and straight-line winds. EIDL are not available for any damage sustained during June or July storms or flooding. Illinois small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses, and private nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s and should apply under SBA declaration #17983.

Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, or (800) 877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, or emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

Loan applications may be downloaded at sba.gov/ disaster. Completed applications should be returned to the Addison center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The filing deadline to return economic injury applications is April 3.

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Pictured are 50-year members of the AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch including (from left): Marcia Goltermann, Janet Hodge, and Genie Urick, who are looking forward to the Elmhurst AAUW Used Book Sale coming this weekend July 13-16 at Christ United Methodist Church at 920 Swain.

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Man sentenced to 10 years in fatal DUI crash

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that a Geneva man charged with crashing into a vehicle on the side of the roadway killing one man and seriously injuring another has been sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

entered a blind plea of guilty to one count of aggravated DUI causing death (Class 2 felony) and one count of aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm (Class 4 felony).

Nicholas Roepke

Nicholas Roepke, 20, appeared at his sentencing hearing where Judge Michael Reidy handed down the sentence. On March 16, Roepke

On March 10, 2022, Roepke appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Michael Reidy set bond at $500,000. Roepke posted the necessary 10 percent, or $50,000, later that day and was released from custody. He has remained out on bond since that time on SCRAM monitoring.

On March 7, 2022, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers with the Aurora Police Department responded to a crash on northbound Eola

Road. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, 73-year-old Willie Mosley, of Maywood, suffering from serious injuries. Mosley was immediately transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

An investigation into the crash found that Mosley and another individual had stopped on the road and, with the assistance of a good Samaritan who pulled over to help, were reloading a refrigerator onto their pickup truck after it had fallen off.

As the men were loading the refrigerator onto the truck, a vehicle, driven by Roepke, crashed into the truck pinning Mosley between the

vehicle and the truck and injuring the two other men. The man traveling with Mosley sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment. The man who pulled over to assist was taken to a hospital for medical attention after suffering serious injuries. Roepke was transported to a local hospital for medical attention to minor injuries and was subsequently released to the Aurora Police Department.

The investigation also found that Roepke’s BAC was .214 shortly after the crash.

Roepke will be required to serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

AgeGuide announces elected board members

The Board of Directors of AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois elected Constance Sherman as a DuPage County representative and Bette Lawrence-Water as a member atlarge. They will each serve a threeyear term.

Sherman is a retired healthcare professional with extensive experience in long-term care, focusing on enhancing the quality of care for long-term care residents. She is a lifelong advocate for older adults and people with disabilities and prides

herself on thinking outside the box, utilizing her complex problem-solving skills.

Lawrence-Water is currently a public health lecturer at Benedictine University. She serves on the boards for AIM Center for Independent Living and VNA DuPage. She is passionate about advocating for the rights of older adults.

“AgeGuide is excited to welcome Connie and Bette to the board of directors.” said Marla Fronczak, chief executive officer for AgeGuide.

“Their professional experience and passion for advocacy for older adult services will be invaluable in helping AgeGuide accomplish its goal of supporting people on their aging journey. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the AgeGuide Board of Directors or Advisory council, visit www.ageguide.org/ join-our-team.

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois is a nonprofit organization responsible for developing and coordinating

a network of services for older adults throughout the eight-county region. AgeGuide informs and advises public and private agencies and the public of the needs of older residents, and acts as an advocate on their behalf. AgeGuide serves DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. Other information about AgeGuide and other topics of interest to older adults and links to other resources are available at the Agency’s web site: www.ageguide.org.

Rubber Duck Race to benefit Forest Preserve ‘Friends’

The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites thrill seekers to purchase a chance to win $500 by sponsoring a rubber duck in a race down a restored stretch of Spring Brook at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Sept. 7.

The first-place winner will receive a $500 cash award sponsored by the Wheaton Lions Club. Second place will win two tickets (valued at $200) to the Friends’ “A Night for Nature” event on Sept. 14, also at St. James Farm.

Third place will take home an exclusive Forest Preserve District swag package (valued at $50) to proudly showcase their support for the preservation of DuPage County’s wildlife and wild areas.

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“Our forest preserves provide important habitat for wildlife and help make DuPage County a healthy and beautiful place to live. We are proud to partner with the district to raise funds to help care for these precious places. And we have fun along the way,” said Friends’ board member Karyn Charvat. “We are looking forward to watching the ducks race to the finish along the restored Spring Brook.”

Supporters ages 18 and up can now sponsor ducks online at dupageforest.org/friends. Ducks are $25 each or five for $100, and only 250 are available. You do not need to be present at the race to win. Online sales will end Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

The quacky competition will start at 10 a.m. from the preserve’s east-

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On June 30, Jorgo passed away as a result of the injuries he sustained in the crash. His sister is currently hospitalized in a coma. Brocious and her passenger were both transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Brocious’ passenger was treated and released that evening while Brocious was released from the hospital recently.

Following her release, Brocious was charged and transported to the DuPage County Jail. Following an investigation into the crash, it is alleged that Brocious was driving her silver 2005 Mazda 6 sedan

northbound on Winfield Road when she approached a red light at Mack Road. It is alleged that instead of stopping at the red light, Brocious maneuvered her vehicle between two other vehicles stopped at the light, ran the red light and T-boned Cukali’s vehicle.

It is further alleged that Brocious’ blood alcohol content was allegedly .206.

Brocious’ next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 10 for arraignment in front of Judge Guerin.

Editor’s note: Nastika Cukali passed away a short time ago due to injuries sustained in the crash. Additional charges will be added when the case is presented to the grand jury.

ern bridge along the service road due north of the indoor riding arena. Depending on the weather, it should take the ducks about an hour to make their way down the 0.5-mile stretch of restored river. Spectators are welcome and should park in the preserve’s main lot off Winfield Road. They can follow the ducks’ path to the finish line at the western bridge by creek bank or trail.

Photos and race results will be posted to the Friends of the Forest Preserve District’s Facebook page at facebook.com/dupageforest/friends by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept.8.

“Funds provided by Friends of the Forest Preserve District help keep invasive plants at bay and nurture native plants. Forest preserve restoration and management sustains habitat to preserve our local biodiversity, sequesters carbon, and holds storm-

water,” said Erik Niedy, director of natural resources for the Forest Preserve District.

The rubber duck race promises to be an exhilarating event that not only captivates spectators but also supports the restoration of crucial wildlife habitats and the preservation of the region’s natural beauty. By participating in this signature race, sponsors contribute to the noble mission of the Friends of the Forest Preserve District 501(c)(3), ensuring that future generations can continue to cherish and enjoy the remarkable nature that DuPage County has to offer.

For information, call 630-9337200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the district’s e-newsletter and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok pages.

Rock ‘N Wheels presents

A.D.D., Puddle of Mudd

The Village of Addison continues its 12th season of Rock ‘N Wheels every Thursday through the summer, from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Village Green. Rock ‘N Wheels includes live music, food and beverages from Addison restaurants, attractions available for children, and more.

On Thursday, July 13, Rock ‘N Wheels welcomes A.D.D. to the stage at 6:30 p.m., followed by Puddle of Mudd at 8. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Addison’s very own: 601 Bar & Grill, Tacos Puebla, Muggs ‘n Manor, Flavor Frenzy, Sabor de mi Tierra, Lou Malnati’s, and Nuova Italia. Additionally, the Addison Histori-

cal Museum will be an open house from 6 - 8 p.m., with special guest “Fossil Lady” from the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. The Craft & Vintage Fair will also take place in front of the museum buildings.

The Addison Township Foundation & Food Pantry is collecting nonperishable donations at every Rock ‘N Wheels event. The following is a list of accepted donations: The following is a list of accepted donations: cereal, oatmeal, any canned food, canned fruits, and canned vegetables, any type of pasta, white rice, brown rice, sugar, coffee, tea, olive

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Movie in the Park to feature ‘Sonic 2’ July 15

Free movie screening to take place at Varble Park

The third installment of the Bensenville Park District’s Park ‘N Play free Theater Dayz Movie in the Park series will take place Saturday, July 15, with a screening of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” Families and friends are invited to join the fun at Varble Park for an unforgettable evening of entertainment under the stars.

The blockbuster, family-friendly “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” is packed with action, humor and nostalgia. The

film takes audiences on a thrilling journey as Sonic and his friends race against time to stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik from harnessing the power of Chaos Emeralds. Packed with stunning visuals, heart-pounding moments and a healthy dose of humor, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” captures the spirit of the beloved video game franchise while delivering an entertaining and adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience for fans of all ages.

The event begins at dusk, creating a magical atmosphere as the sun sets and the park transforms into an openair theater. Families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to set up their own cozy viewing spots. Varble Park offers a spacious, picturesque setting that provides ample space for everyone to enjoy the movie comfortably.

“We are excited to bring the community together for another fantastic

Movie in the Park event,” says Todd Linder, park district manager of facilities and special events. “All are welcome to join us for an evening of fun, laughter and adventure as we enjoy ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ under the beautiful night sky. It’s the perfect opportunity to make lasting memories with loved ones.”

Varble Park is bordered by W.A. Johnson Elementary School, Blackhawk Middle School and the Deer

Grove Leisure Center (DGLC) in Bensenville, and free parking is available at both the DGLC (1000 W. Wood Street) and Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad (1100 W. Wood Street).

The Movie in the Park series continues with the dive-in movie presentation of “Jaws” on August 5 at the Bensenville Water Park and the movie at the farm screening of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” at Fischer Farm August 26.

Former Gov. Rauner’s portrait added to state Capitol’s ‘Hall of Governors’

Republican joins all Illinois’ former governors except Blagojevich

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL

NEWS ILLINOIS

Former Gov. Bruce Rauner’s portrait has joined the “Hall of Governors” in the Illinois Capitol.

The Winnetka Republican-turned-Florida resident recently unveiled the portrait painted by Chicago Artist Richard Halstead and privately funded by Rauner. The 42nd governor of Illinois who served from 2015 to 2019, Rauner said he returns to the state every September for dove hunting season.

He downplayed the artwork as “not that big a deal” and declined to stray far from a message of “thanks” to the people of Illinois.

“The real reason that we wanted to do this, the real reason why (wife) Diana and I wanted to come and be with you is to say thank you,” Rauner said. “To say thank you to each and every one of you here today, to say thank you to every citizen, every voter, every child, every newcomer, every immigrant to the state of Illinois.”

Rauner stayed on message even while taking questions from reporters. Those mostly focused on Democrats’ continued placement of blame on Rauner for a two-year budget impasse between him and Democrats in the General Assembly.

The political conditions leading to the impasse were set in motion when lawmakers declined to extend a temporary four-year income tax hike while Democrat Pat Quinn, Rauner’s predecessor, was still governor. The decision to allow the higher tax rates to expire sent state revenues plummeting by billions of dollars in the first year of Rauner’s term.

Democrats, led by now-indicted former House Speaker Michael

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Madigan, fought staunchly against Rauner’s anti-union, pro-school choice reforms and other facets of his “pro-business” 44-point “turnaround agenda.”

As Illinois operated without a budget for more than two years amid those disagreements, much of its spending was mandated by court decrees, and the state’s backlog of unpaid bills reached nearly $17 billion. The budget shortfall amid the impasse squeezed higher education institutions and crippled the state’s social services.

The impasse finally ended when lawmakers—including a group of Republicans—overrode Rauner’s veto on a spending plan that included an income tax increase nearly to the level of the expired temporary tax rates.

Within two years, current Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, had defeated Rauner in a landslide.

When asked about the frequency with which Democrats cite the Rauner years and the negative effects of the impasse in stump speeches, Rauner deflected. He also didn’t mention Madigan—his nemesis and frequent political punching bag—or his indictment on corruption charges.

“Today, I really don’t want to talk politics and, you know, the usual stuff,” he said. “The one thing I will say, I am very proud of what we did while we were running the state, and I’m very proud of what we tried to do … A lot of headwinds, but I’ll leave it at that today.”

The one current legislative matter that Rauner did address was Illinois’ Invest in Kids tax credit, a $75 million program he signed into law as part of an education reform effort in 2017 that gives tax credits to people

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oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, any type of dried fruit, baking products, flour, peanut butter, jelly, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, ramen noodles, macaroni & cheese, SPAM, any seasoning packets (tacos, chili, fajita), meal packet helpers, salt, pepper, nuts, granola bars, hygiene products, diapers (size 3,4,5), baby soap, baby shampoo, baby lotion, baby wipes, Depends underwear for men (small and medium), Depends underwear for women (small and medium), laundry detergent, dish soap, paper

towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins, Clorox wipes, Zip-Loc baggies, Band-Aids.

Bring your donations to the blue Village of Addison tent at any Rock ‘N Wheels event through the rest of the summer.

Parking is available at Friendship Plaza, as well as at Indian Trail High School, located at 222 N John F Kennedy Dr.

For more details and the complete season schedule, visit ItHappensInAddison.com.

who donate to private school scholarship funds.

It wasn’t funded for the upcoming budget year, is scheduled to be repealed on Jan. 1, 2025, and Pritzker has said it could still be extended and funded in the fall veto session.

“It’s under threat today,” Rauner said. “I hope the legislature will act to protect that program.”

Otherwise, Rauner touted his signature on the public education formula overhaul that drives more money to the schools furthest from funding adequacy, a system that is still in place today. He signed it after vetoing a similar proposal and maligning it as a “Chicago bailout.”

Rauner took office after unseating Quinn, whose portrait now sits directly below Rauner’s on the Capitol’s

second floor and reportedly included 44 “found items” summing up his legacy. Those range from a picture of him signing a bill authorizing a minimum wage ballot referendum to a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln.

Rauner’s portrait depicts him in front of an empty blue background with his ubiquitous Illinois-shaped lapel pin as the only non-clothing item depicted.

“I don’t think any portrait summarizes anybody’s legacy very well,” Rauner said when asked of the background choice.

Professionally, Rauner said he once again is in the business of investing in start-up companies and is a trustee for the Everglades Foundation conservation group. He also serves on the

board for the Foundation for Excellence in Education, a Florida-based group founded by that state’s former governor, Jeb Bush, that promotes education reform and school choice. He’s also a donor to Florida Republican Gov. and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.

Diana is in Chicago “full-time,” Rauner said, where she’s continued her longtime work as president of Start Early, a nonprofit that promotes early childhood development in underserved communities across Illinois.

Rauner’s portrait joins that of all former governors in the Capitol except for impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich. In 2010, the General Assembly passed a law prohibiting public funds from being used for his portrait.

Keep food safe during severe weather

Many communities across the Midwest have already begun experiencing severe weather as warm, humid airmasses from the Gulf of Mexico have collided with the cooler, dryer air from Canada, resulting in unstable atmospheric conditions. Although thunderstorms and tornadoes can happen anytime during the year, most occur during the warmer months. April, May and June are the most active months for tornadoes across the U.S., and in Illinois, nearly 80 percent of all tornadoes occur during this time. Thunderstorms are commonly seen from April into the early fall; however, the greatest activity occurs from May through July.

Be prepared

While it may seem that severe weather has become an inevitable part of our lives, taking steps to help alleviate some of its stress will benefit you and your loved ones. Talking about what to do in an emergency and why disaster preparedness is important will help you and others be less likely to become stressed during an already stressful situation. Developing an emergency plan, assembling a disaster supply kit, and practicing your plan will help everyone know what to do and help keep you and your family safe.

Watch for alerts

Knowing what types of disasters

and emergencies may occur within your community will help you prepare. Establish a system to receive emergency weather notifications. You can purchase a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio for your home or set up your phone to receive free wireless emergency alerts (WEA) from the National Weather Service in a certain radius of an emergency. The WEA provides timely emergency alerts, information about the type and timing of the emergency, and any action you should take.

Plan ahead

Place an appliance thermometer in your refrigerator and freezer. These specially designed thermometers provide accuracy at cold temperatures and help to ensure food is kept safe. Refrigerators should have a temperature of 40°F or below, and freezers at 0°F or below.

Freeze water in food-safe containers if bad weather is expected. The ice can help keep food items cold in the refrigerator, freezer, or coolers. It can also be used as additional water if power is out for an extended period. If you have gel or ice packs, ensure they are frozen, as they also can be used to keep food cold.

During a power outage

When the power is out, keep the freezer and refrigerator doors closed

as much as possible. If the doors are closed, food will stay safe for up to four hours in the refrigerator. In a freezer, food will be safe for about 48 hours if it is full and 24 hours if it is half full.

If the temperature of your refrigerator is starting to go below 40°F, take action. Move perishable foods, such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk and eggs, to a cooler and use ice packs or containers of frozen water to help them maintain a temperature of 40 °F.

After a power outage

Check the temperature of foods and discard any refrigerated perishable foods that have not been kept at 40°F or below or if you have been without power for four hours or longer. Food may be safely refrozen if it contains ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. However, the food quality may decrease due to thawing and refreezing.

Stay safe

Do not taste perishable refrigerated foods, such as cold cuts, dairy products and leftovers, to see if it is safe if it has been above 40°F for four hours or more. These foods may cause illness if consumed, even when thoroughly cooked.

Learn more about what you can do to keep food safe during a disaster by checking out University of Illinois Extension’s food safety and disasters website.

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

Editor’s note: There were no reports submitted by the Addison Police Department last week.

Villa Park

July 1

A 28-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Vermont at 4:32 a.m.

A 23-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 900 block of W. North at 10:22 a.m.

June 30

Jasmine A. Konrad, 18, of Addison; Lizbeth A. Gonzalez, 18, of Addison; Jonathan Vega, 18, of Addison; and a 17-year-old male juvenile from Lombard was charged with criminal trespassing and resisting or obstructing a police officer at Jefferson Pool at 11:59 p.m.

June 29

Chyreese D. Walker, 31, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer exceeding 21 mph over the limit, aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer/multiple traffic control devices, reckless driving, improper lane usage, improper stop or turn signal, no seat belt, failure to report an accident to police authority by a driver, transportation or possession of open alcohol by a driver, resisting or obstructing a police officer and no insurance near S. Villa and Highland at 11:59 p.m.

Police said Milton L. Wordlow, 24, of Chicago, was arrested on a failure

to appear warrant near S. Villa and E. Highland at 11:59 p.m. He also was charged with resisting or obstructing a police officer.

A complainant at a pharmacy in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt reported at 5:52 a.m. that a suspect removed several items from display shelves and left the store without paying. The complainant does not want to press charges and only wants the suspect trespassed. The suspect was trespassed.

June 28

A complainant at Jefferson Pool reported at 8:31 a.m. that an unknown suspect entered the building through an unsecured window and removed popsicles.

June 27

A complainant at a store in the 300 block of E. St. Charles reported that a suspect broke the rear glass door of the building. The complainant does not want to press charges and only wants the suspect to pay for damages.

A complainant at Jefferson Pool reported that unknown suspects jumped the fence and threw pool furniture into the pool.

June 26

A complainant in the 300 block of E. Park reported at 12:29 p.m. that a suspect was harassing them.

A complainant in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt reported that an unknown suspect damaged the rear passenger window of a vehicle with an unknown object and removed a Bible.

A complainant in the 200 block of W. Stone reported at 2:53 p.m. that a suspect threatened them.

A complainant in the 1600 block of S. Michigan reported at 5:35 p.m. that an unknown suspect signed for and removed a package that was delivered to the building.

June 25

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Princeton reported at 1:15 a.m. that a suspect entered the residence

through a window and damaged some blinds. The suspect removed food from the residence.

A complainant in the 1300 block of Ovaltine reported at 6:49 p.m. that juvenile suspects were harassing a complainant and took their garage door opener.

Fraud, identity theft

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

Bensenville

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

July 3, 9:34 a.m. in the 300 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported a known suspect purchased countertops and paid with a fraudulent check. This case is under inves-

tigation. BEPC2300551

July 3, 10:53 a.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road., a complainant reported an unknown suspect broke their windshield at some time overnight. This incident is under investigation. BEPC2300552

July 3, 1:55 p.m. in the 1000 block of N. Ellis St., a complainant reported his car was stolen by an unknown suspect after placing it on Facebook Messenger. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300553

July 3, 11:04 p.m. in the 400 block of Supreme Drive, a complainant reported that a known suspect threatened another employee and was trespassed from their property. This incident is under investigation.

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July 2, 1:48 a.m. near Church and Irving Park Road, Juan Ramon Perez Velasco, 23, of Bensenville, was arrested for DUI. He was transported to the station for processing, issued citations, a court date, and released.

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July 1, 5:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of Thorndale, a caller reports that the rear window was broken out vehicle. The incident is under investigation.

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July 1, 10:44 p.m. in the 2000

block of S York Road, Alejandro Arce-Melesio, 28, of Chicago, was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, aggravated DUI, aggravated fleeing to elude, driving while license suspended, resisting arrest and failure to appear warrant. He was transported to the station for processing, then transferred to DuPage County Jail. BEPC2300547

June 30, 2:19 p.m. in the 1000 block of Waveland, a business reports that a catalytic converter was stolen from a company vehicle. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300542

June 29, 9:34 a.m. near N. York St. and W. Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, Bensenville officers assisted the Elmhurst Police Department with apprehending a stolen vehicle.

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June 29, 12:31 p.m. in the 100 block of David Drive, a complainant reported fraud from an unknown suspect regarding their taxes. This incident is under investigation.

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June 29, 1:04 p.m. in the 300 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported their catalytic converter missing from their car. This incident is under investigation. BEPC2300540

DuPage County’s COVID grant program wins national award One business owner tells her story

Lindsay Jirasek just wanted someone to listen.

It was the spring of 2020, peak COVID. For eight years, Lindsay’s Wheaton boutique Frocks & Frills Vintage had been a popular local shop. Now, no one had walked through the doors in months. The store was falling behind on rent and the bills were piling up.

“Despite all the ups and downs businesses usually have, I never had this feeling of helplessness I had when COVID hit,” Lindsay said. Desperate, she joined millions of small-business owners across the country in applying for grants, money that could help her keep the lights on.

the letter that said I was approved, I just couldn’t believe it. That check meant I could keep my lights on.”

In honor of the Reinvest DuPage Small Business Grant program, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized DuPage County with an Achievement Award. Launched in 1970, Achievement Awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

a success, was a small group of hard-working people. Choose DuPage Board members, Glenn Mazade of Old National Bank; Hugh Elliott of Dugan + Lopatka CPAs; Chris Pohlman of Mesirow; Bob Hutchinson of Wheaton Bank & Trust; and Bert Nuehring of Crowe LLP formed a committee. Together with Teresa O’Brien from Choose DuPage and an army of interns, the Reinvest DuPage Small Business Relief Grant Program came to life.

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Then, one after another, the grants fell through. What really stung was that many of the programs rejected Lindsay outright, without ever reaching out. They weren’t listening.

Then, Lindsay applied for the Reinvest DuPage Small Business Grant. Created by the DuPage County Board and administered by Choose DuPage, the grant was designed to distribute federal relief funds to local small businesses. In the months to come, Choose DuPage granted $36.7 million to more than 2,000 small businesses.

Lindsay’s was one.

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“I felt like I had a friend who had their hand out in the darkness, willing to help,” she said.

“Before I knew it, people were reaching out and actually responding to all my questions. When I got

“DuPage County is proud to be a leader and to provide creative and innovative programs. We are grateful for the recognition from NACo and for the opportunity to share information about these initiatives with government leaders across the nation,” said County Board Chair Deborah Conroy.

For business owners like Lindsay, how the program was executed was nearly as important as the program itself.

When DuPage County asked Choose DuPage to implement Reinvest DuPage, we knew we had to act fast. But we also had to get it right. We needed a well-designed program that was accessible for the businesses that needed it most. The experience had to be as intuitive and seamless as possible.

“There were so many factors to consider,” said Greg Bedalov, President and CEO of Choose DuPage. “How would someone apply? What information do we need from them? How do we verify eligibility?”

There to ensure the program was

After launching a marketing campaign to educate local business owners about the grant and how to apply, the committee reviewed thousands of applications, vetted businesses and ultimately awarded grants.

Through their hard work, and the hard work of many others, Choose DuPage delivered an accessible experience that helped deliver federal funds to business owners who needed it most. For businesses like Lindsay’s and the communities they serve, the program’s impact is still felt today.

“Reinvest DuPage happened fast, because it had to happen fast. But it has also made a lasting impact on our community, both economically and culturally,” Greg said. “When I hear stories like Lindsay’s, I remember that this is ultimately about people helping people. This is a reminder that the bonds of our community, our relationships, our trust in one another, make us resilient in the face of change.

“We’re here to lift each other up.”

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Slices

of life

When the human gets sick

You don’t appreciate your health—until it’s gone.

Gosh this is true, and I’ve learned it the hard way a few times in my life—the most recently last Tuesday.

I woke up in the middle of the night, sweating (never a good sign). My body ached and I didn’t know it yet, but the headache that was to come was going to be a doozy. I tried to continue sleeping, but you know how that goes with body aches, which were soon accompanied by a fever—as my body fluctuated between hot and cold sweats, like only sickness will do to you.

In the morning, I grabbed a pillow and headed for the couch. I could hardly move. I drifted in and out of sleep.

Until my body aches pulled me back to reality. My joints shouted in unison, “We hurt! Roll over already!”

While my throbbing head, which threatened to implode the core of my cortex, merely whispered, “Move a muscle and you will die.”

And then my stomach jumped in, in a churning manner. Even water sounded vomit-inducing.

In short, I was afraid to eat, drink or move.

But enough about me.

Midway into the evening (because I was dozing all day) I noticed my cat, sitting still, beside me—just staring. She’d been there all day. She didn’t meow. She didn’t do anything, other than try to shimmy up next to me. She stayed on alert while I slept, although because of my aches I didn’t pay her the attention she usually warrants.

Normally when I go to bed, she paroles the house for I don’t know how long. I guess however long a cat paroles a house. But on that night, she followed me right into the bedroom, and couldn’t snuggle close enough.

I woke up during the middle of the night and she was still there. When I woke again in the wee hours of the morning, she was still beside me, looking at me with her green/yellow eyes. She wanted to smell my breath and my skin and when doing so attempted to lick both.

Not a common cat behavior.

By this time, I was starting to feel a

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

bit better—and hopefully my breath and skin reflected that. I guess it did, because somewhere around 6 a.m. she rolled up in her proverbial cat bundle and surrendered to a sound sleep. Her grunts and peeps gave proof to this and I understood that she understood that I was on the mend. This got me to thinking.

Do animals worry? Do they experience loss and grief?

When my husband was sick, she was his constant companion—even before we knew he was ill. I think she understood the situation well before any of us humans in the house did. She probably smelled it. Maybe on his breath, or on the sweat on his skin.

I wonder how much she remembers about that?

I think oftentimes we sell animals short. We think as humans we are so much further evolved. We have language and all, not to mention money, toilets and cable news.

But what do we really know—really?

Let’s defer to the Titanic. It’s probably just the tip of the iceberg—our knowledge about animals and our beloved pets.

They are far more in tune to their senses and instincts and perhaps—no, likely—that puts them ahead of us on numerous fronts. I wish my kitty could talk. I wish she could tell me what she knows—what she really knows.

We haven’t figured out how to do that. How to talk to one another. But we do communicate. She sniffs me. I pet her. She licks me. I kiss her. She purrs. We snuggle. I tell her I love her and in-between purrs, I’m pretty sure she’s telling me the same. In fact, I know it.

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Elmhurst brothers go back-to-back with Evans Scholarship

York grad Mikey Rowland follows in brother Bobby’s footsteps

By Patti Pagni FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Friends may tell you Mikey Rowland is a fun-loving guy who loves a good joke, but the class of 2023 York graduate was all business when it came down to setting his sights on college and how to pay for it. One sure way was to follow the example his hard-working brother Bobby set just one year ago when he earned the coveted Evans Scholarship awarded to high-achieving caddies annually.

Rowland, who garnered a 3.8 unweighted GPA at York, said he decided to strive for the Evans Scholarship, which is valued at more than $120,000 over four years, “ever since I started caddying.”

A caddie at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook for the last five years, the 18-year-old has gone through an application and interview process showing he possesses four criteria that have earned him a life changing honor and opportunity: a strong caddie record, excellent academics, outstanding character and a demonstrated financial need.

“Mikey has a tremendous work ethic as illustrated by his nearly 500 total caddie loops at Butterfield Country Club,” said Jeff Harrison, senior vice president of advisory and special initiatives for the Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation. “He cares about helping others and giving back to the Elmhurst community.”

– Jeff Harrison

Rowland was with his parents, Bob and Annie, when he opened the envelope and read the letter announcing him as a scholar. Instantly, the early mornings and carrying clubs through the heat and rain many days paid off.

“My parents and [I] opened the letter together and they reacted in tears of joy,” said Rowland. “It saved us a lot of stress and money for college.”

The newly-minted scholar says in addition to caddying, he started spending “more time volunteering for community service…” and says he learned “giving to others feels better than receiving.”

Inclement weather aside, which can make caddying more challenging, the soon-to-be University of

Kansas Jayhawk says while caddying, he enjoyed learning about the “business world [from golfers] and figuring out what I want to do in the future.”

He also said one of his favorite caddying memories was when he had the opportunity to caddie for the You Tube smash golf group “Good Good,” whose You Tube channel has reached more than 1 million subscribers, according to globalgolfpost. com. The group consists of some relatively recent college grads from the Kansas area. The fun-loving and entertaining group of young men have built a golf-loving viewership and fan community, and now has its own apparel line.

“It showed me how celebrities are just like us and share similar lifestyles…and with hard work all things are possible,” Rowland said.

Since 1930, when the WGA and amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans established the Evans Scholars Foundation, nearly 12,000 “young men and women have graduated as Evans Scholars,” according to the organization’s website. Currently there are “1,100 Evans Scholars enrolled at 24 leading universities nationwide.”

“We’re thrilled to be able to help impressive young men and women, like Mikey and his brother Bobby, realize their dream of a college education through a full tuition and housing Evans Scholarship,” said Harrison. “It’s truly life-changing.”

“ Mikey has a tremendous work ethic as illustrated by his nearly 500 total caddie loops at Butterfield Country Club. He cares about helping others and giving back to the Elmhurst community.”

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Fire up the grill, time for the ‘CUE! EWAN’s Cue for a Cause returns Sept. 3

It’s time once again for local grill masters to put their smoking skills to the test by registering to compete in the 2023 ‘Cue for a Cause benefitting the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN). The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 3 in the City parking lot at York and Vallette (behind the Knights of Columbus).

Teams can compete in ribs, chicken, and sauce, but to win the Grand Champion mega-trophy, the $250 cash prize, and major bragging rights, they must compete in all three categories.

Last year’s champion, Mike Juneman of Big Daddy Q, was the first competitor to win in back-toback years. Mike has since channeled his success into a small barbecue catering business, “Mike’s BBQ,” but he began competing as

a complete novice.

“My first year of competing, my cooking partner, Steve Infante, and I had zero expectations,” he said. “I gave it a shot because I love to barbecue and, after attending the event the previous year as a spectator, I knew it would be a great day regardless of the results.”

The 9th annual cookoff provides the perfect backdrop for Elmhurst residents to come together for summer’s last hurrah. Three live bands—School of Rock, Common Area Maintenance, and Forget Hannah—will play throughout the day.

This year will bring a full complement of food trucks. Barbeque Jim will be back with his award-winning barbeque, and will be joined by grilled cheese, taco, and pizza trucks.

The root beer float stand will be back in action as well. Kids will enjoy, an inflatable slide, face painting, balloon twisting, crafts and more.

Attendees will also have the chance to win raffle prizes and silent auction bids.

All skill levels are welcome in this competition. To register a team, go to elmhurstwalkin.org/ cue. The deadline for entry is Sunday, Aug. 20. Space is limited, so register early.

Proceeds from the event go to benefit EWAN. In its 25 years of operation, EWAN has provided nearly 1.75 million dollars in financial assistance to Elmhurst neighbors in need.

For more information about EWAN or the ‘Cue, visit elmhurstwalkin.org.

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18. Weight unit

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22. Male cat

23. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation

24. Risk-taker

27. A team’s best pitcher

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32. Georgia rockers

35. Step-shaped recess

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38. Type of truck

39. Butterhead lettuces

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47. Congressman (abbr.)

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55. Ballplayer’s tool

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2. Ancient Greek City

3. Ancient Hebrew calendar month

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5. Photo

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The defending grand champs

Steve Infante and Mike Juneman of Big Daddy Q were all smiles after receiving their 2022 Grand Champion trophy at last year’s ‘Cue for a Cause. This year’s event is coming Sunday, Sept. 3, but to compete in the grilling, you must sign up by Aug. 20. Visit: elmhurstwalkin.org.

New public website for crime statistics

On July 1, the Illinois State Police (ISP) officially launched a new public website to view crime statistics in Illinois. The Crime in Illinois Online website is part of the Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting (I-UCR) Program, which serves as the state repository for crime statistics to provide reliable information for use in law enforcement.

“The new Crime in Illinois Online website helps meet the growing demand for crime data and transparency,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Legislators, media, academia and the public can use this data to drive public safety priorities and

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decisions as crime fluctuates from year-to-year in communities across Illinois.”

Crime in Illinois Online includes data on crime rates per county, the type of offenses, trends, and more.

The website is interactive and contains pin-point crime mapping, data tables, FAQs, agency compliance tracking, and the ability to download crime reports. Previous years’ Crime in Illinois Annual Uniform Crime Reports will still be available and future reports will be presented in the same format.

In 2021, the I-UCR Program adopted the National Incident Based

Reporting System (NIBRS) to meet FBI reporting standards and developed a new crime reporting database, the Illinois NIBRS Repository. Illinois law enforcement agencies are mandated to report crime data to the I-UCR Program.

Crime in Illinois Online will be continuously updated as the data reported by law enforcement becomes available in the Illinois NIBRS Repository.

You can find Crime in Illinois Online by clicking the “Crime Stats” icon on the Illinois State Police homepage under Quick Links, or directly at https://ilucr.nibrs.com.

FALL BASEBALL - and - SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS

Elmhurst Youth Baseball & EYB Cougars Softball House League registration is NOW OPEN! Register NOW to be a part of the fastest growing baseball & softball program in the Western Suburbs!

The Fall Baseball and Softball Leagues are a non-competitive league focused on training and player development. It is a 5 or 6 week program scheduled to start in September and conclude in October with all practices and games taking place on the weekends.

Games are scheduled for each Saturday with practice prior to each game. If there is a rain-out then the game/practice may be rescheduled for Sunday.

Elmhurst Youth Baseball is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 19.

The EYB Cougars softball program is open to girls ages 4 to 14.

Fall ball allows for players to begin practicing and playing in divisions that they may qualify for in the following Spring season or to continue their development in the divisions they currently compete.

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