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These young ladies are representing Addison Trail and invite all stakeholders in school year. The evening will feature a showcase of the schools’ athletic teams and District 88 to attend the 5th annual Community Night, which will take place at the extracurricular activities. See story inside.

Addison Trail football stadium on Friday, Aug. 20 to celebrate the start of the 2021-22

Man charged with threatening DuPage Circuit Court Clerk Tells employee he’ll ‘shoot the clerk in the head’

On Friday, July 23, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that bond had been set for a Chicago man charged

with making a threatening phone call to the office of Candice Adams, Clerk of the DuPage County Circuit Court. Bernard Williams, 42,

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of Chicago, appeared before Judge Maureen Dunsing who set bond at $1 million with 10% to apply. Williams has been charged with one count of Threatening a Public Official (Class 3 Felony) and one count of Harassment by Telephone to a State Employee (Class 4 Felony.)

It is alleged that on Thursday, July 22, at approximately 3 p.m., Williams called the office of the DuPage County Clerk of the Circuit Court and, while speaking to a representative, threatened to “come to the office and shoot everyone that works there.” It is alleged that Williams also threatened to “shoot the clerk in the head.” This morning at approximately 10 a.m., Williams

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My office takes any threat or even the perception of a threat against a public employee or elected official extremely seriously.”

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was located in a courtroom within the courthouse and taken into custody without incident. He was found to be unarmed.

“My office takes any threat or

even the perception of a threat against a public employee or elected official extremely seriously,” Berlin said. “For our government to function properly, it is imperative that elected officials as well as their staff be allowed to serve free from harassment, without concern for their personal safety.”

While probationable, a Class 3 Felony is punishable by up to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Williams’ next court appearance is scheduled for arraignment on Thursday, July 29.

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

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HOPE Taskforce announces grant recipients Last week, the DuPage County Heroin/Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Taskforce announced the award of grants totaling $125,000 to expand its capabilities in the fight against the opioid crisis in the County.

The grant awardees and a brief description of each project are below: • Hope for Healing- $32,000. The grant will support a harm reduction mobile outreach unit to provide outreach and engagement to individuals in need of support.

• Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital- $25,000. The funding will allow further development of their support to patients struggling with substance and opioid use disorders.

• NAMI DuPage - $31,000. The funds will provide a twice per month support group and offer peer counseling services to clients with a dual diagnosis.

• Haymarket Center - $37,000.

The funds will support providing a recovery coach to work with the

DuPage County Correctional Facility to engage recently released and soon-to-be-released inmates in an evidence-based recovery coaching model.

“Combating the opioid epidemic is as critical as ever, and it requires the dedication and ingenuity that local, community-based partners bring to the fight,” said Greg Hart, DuPage County Board member and HOPE Taskforce Co-chair. “That’s why the Taskforce is comprehensively ad-

dressing the needs of those struggling with addiction within DuPage County and recommending effective and actionable policies, initiatives, and programs.”

The proposals serve DuPage County residents and align with two priority aspects of the HOPE Taskforce Framework: increase overdose response and provide integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery.

“One program at a time, we hope

to address the needs of the community by providing sustainable, impactful resources for those struggling with substance use disorder in DuPage County,” said Dr. Lanny Wilson, DuPage County Board of Health Vice President and HOPE Taskforce Cochair.

The grant funding is made possible by the DuPage County Board, which has agreed to provide $100,000 annually to support the work of the HOPE Taskforce.

Elmhurst American Legion hosting country music events Update on plans for 2nd ‘Nashville Songwriter’ event

Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will partner with the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) to co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside the Legion’s Normandy Banquet Room.

The Nashville Songwriter event will feature the return of country singer/songwriter Jason Sever, a native Texan who has worked the past 20 years in Music City U.S.A, as a headlining solo artist, studio musician and ensemble performer, along with two fellow performers.

Tickets are $85 and include alcoholic beverages, pop and snacks.

Tickets will be sold online via our Chamber’s website at elmhurst-

chamber.org, starting as early as August.

For the Nashville event, $3K Sponsors will receive a full-page display ad in the concert program, website and social media exposure, and a reserved table of 10, while $1K Sponsors will receive a halfpage ad, website and social media exposure and a reserved half-table for five. Blue, Red and White Supporters levels are available for

$500, $250 and $100, respectively.

In addition, Freebyrd (freebyrdrocks.com), a local tribute band with Elmhurst ties, and Whiskey Creek (whiskeycreekjams.com) will perform 7 p.m. concerts on Saturday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 28, respectively. The presenting sponsor of Freebyrd is ECCI member Community Bank of Elmhurst, whose headquarters is located immediately west of Post 187.

While staged in the Normandy Room, the venue will allow concertgoers access to the adjacent indoor bar and an outdoor gathering area.

At both summer concerts, a tax-deductible $10 cover charged at the door will benefit the ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP’s Civic Hall of Fame Public Memorial Fund, while the Legion will profit from all food and beverage sales.

IRS criminal division warns taxpayers about child tax credit scams The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division is warning taxpayers about Child Tax Credit-related scams, which criminals may use to steal money and personal information.

While millions of American families started receiving the advance Child Tax Credit payments last week, criminals were already looking for innovative tactics to take advantage of unwitting victims. Taxpayers should be on the lookout for a variety of phone, e-mail, text message and social media scams targeting families eligible for the credit. Any communication offering assistance to sign up for the Child Tax Credit or to speed up the monthly payments is likely a scam. When receiving un-

solicited calls or messages, taxpayers should not provide personal information, click on links, or open attachments as this may lead to money loss, tax-related fraud, and identity theft.

“As the country continues to grapple with the financial fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers and criminals continue to evolve their efforts to steal the assistance the government provides, from those that need it the most,” said Acting Special Agent In Charge, Donald “Trey” Eakins, IRS Criminal Investigation, Chicago Field Office. “Be aware of those that try to steal the tax credit that you are entitled to, and if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Although scammers constantly

Media literacy requirement, animal products ban among latest 53 bills signed by Pritzker Governor has signed 97 of more than 600 bills passed this year

By Peter Hancock

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payers about a lawsuit or arrest are fake.

• The IRS will not call taxpayers asking them to provide or verify financial information so they can obtain the monthly Child Tax Credit payments.

• The IRS will not ask for payment via a gift card, wire transfer or cryptocurrency.

If you are eligible for advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, the IRS will use information from

your 2020 or 2019 tax return to automatically enroll you for advance payments. Taxpayers do not have to take any additional action. Taxpayers who are not required to file a tax return or who have not provided the IRS their information, may visit IRS. gov/childtaxcredit2021 to provide basic information for the Child Tax Credit.

To report suspicious IRS-related phishing and online scams, visit IRS. gov.

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Public high schools in Illinois will soon be required to teach students how to access and evaluate various kinds of news and social media they see online and elsewhere as part of their regular curriculum.

That was among the 53 bills that Gov. JB Pritzker signed on Friday, July 9, bringing the total number of bills signed from the current General Assembly so far this year to 97.

House Bill 234 provides that starting in the 2022-2023 school year, all public high schools will provide a unit of instruction on media literacy that will include instruction on how

to access information and evaluate the trustworthiness of its source; analyzing and evaluating media messages; creating media messages; assessing how media messages trigger emotions and behavior; and social responsibility.

The State Board of Education is tasked with preparing and distributing instructional resources and making professional learning opportunities available for educators.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez, D-Cicero, and Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago. It passed both chambers largely

come up with new schemes to try and catch taxpayers off-guard, there are simple ways to identify if it is truly the IRS reaching out.

• The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers via e-mail, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or financial information, even information related to the Child Tax Credit.

• The IRS does not leave pre-recorded, urgent, or threatening messages. Aggressive calls warning tax-

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Rock ‘N Wheels presents The Ides of March Weekly concert includes food fests, Cruise Night

Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” on Thursday, Aug. 5 presents The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik with Joe Kalish doing an acoustic opener.

Since 1964, Chicago’s The Ides of March have performed for audiences throughout the United States and Canada with their mix of rocking guitars, brass, and heartfelt vocals.

Powered by the unforgettable songs of Grammy award-winner Jim Peterik, their music has become an evergreen feature on radio stations everywhere, in movie soundtracks and national advertising campaigns.

Their live shows are legendary for their energy and enjoyment.

Jim Peterik’s songs have garnered 18 Top-10 Billboard spots and have sold more than 30 million copies, earning him a Grammy(TM), a People’s Choice award, an Oscar nomination, and multiple Gold and Platinum RIAA commendations. His collaborations with .38 Special – “Caught Up In You,” “Hold On Loosely,” and “Rockin’ Into The Night” vaulted to the top of the charts. These songs have transcended the years, becoming as beloved by country music fans as rockers, and appealing through the ages from bobby-soxers to baby boomers to millennials.

Admission is free and the venue opens at 6 p.m. Joe Kalish performs at 6:30 p.m. and The Ides of March at 8 p.m. on the 95.9 FM River Stage.

Come out to the Addison Village Green, where you can choose from nine food vendors, walk over to the Historical Museum and Craft Fair or see the car show. Show cars have been relocated to Green Meadow Shopping Center for the 2021 season.

Show car parking spots are at Green Meadow along Lake Street only.

The event opens at 6 p.m. and ends by 10 p.m. You can view the concert schedule online at ithappensinaddison.com.

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Pictured is the band The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik, which will be appearing at Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” on Thursday, Aug. 5. Peterik’s songs have garnered 18 Top-10 Billboard spots and have sold over 30 million copies, earning him a Grammy™, a People’s Choice award, an Oscar nomination, and multiple Gold and Platinum RIAA commendations. The Ides of March take the stage at 8 p.m., after Joe Kalish performs at 6:30 p.m.

Addison student takes 1st at Exelon STEM Academy ‘Green Queens’ method safely disposes of coffee grounds

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT

Addison Trail High School student Jaqueline Coronel won first place for her team’s idea during Exelon’s STEM Academy last week.

Jaqueline was part of a group of three students, known as the “Green Queens,” who wanted to find an environmentally friendly way to dispose of used coffee grounds.

According to the information provided by Coronel, every year more than 6 million tons of coffee grounds end up in landfills. While seemingly harmless, coffee grounds are actually highly acidic, she said. As a result, coffee grounds release a large quantity of methane gas into the atmosphere every year, contributing to rising temperatures and global

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Many people want to help the environment and change their lifestyle, especially after becoming more aware of the issues the environment is current facing.”

–Jaqueline Coronel, Addison High School student

climate change, according to her research.

The Green Queens came up with a practical and cost-effective means of disposing used coffee grounds in an environmentally friendly manner. Their product, “Ground Greens” is

a coffee kit that includes a biodegradable flowerpot, snake plant seeds and soil. With Ground Greens, instead of throwing used coffee grounds into the garbage, used coffee grounds can actually help combat global climate change. Snake plant absorbs pollutants. Ground Greens provides coffee drinkers with an affordable, convenient and new way to help make the world a more environmentally friendly place.

“Because there are many coffee consumers in the United States, we see this product being successful,” Jaqueline said, during the presentation. “Many people want to help the environment and change their lifestyle, especially after becoming more aware of the issues the environment is currently facing.

“We plan to launch this product by allowing customers to plan one type of plan, the snake plant. In the future, we plan to improve the product by adding additional plans like hydrangeas and daffodils. With a wider variety of plan seeds in the kits, consumers will soon have a nice garden in their backyard, all thanks to composting their coffee beans.”

Each winner of the challenge, including Jaqueline, received a $100 cash prize as well.

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Coming events Friday, Aug. 6 Story Time outside at the Library Join us for story time, from 1010:30 a.m. After story time is finished, participants are welcome to decorate the sidewalk with chalk and take home a craft. Please bring your own blanket to sit on if you would like one. All participants ages 2 and older must wear a face covering. This program is limited to 15 children total and their caregivers. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338

one. This program is limited to 10 children and their caregivers; all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. English/Spanish bilingual event.

Wednesday, Aug. 11 Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles live at the Library If you would like the opportunity to see and learn about reptiles from all over the world, you will love this entertaining and educational show, which will be held from 4-5:15 p.m. on the Library lawn. Space is limited; make sure Monday, Aug. 9 to register for each person planning Creating eco-gardens with to attend. Open to all ages. Info: landscaper Dennis Paige (Zoom) addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458With the help of the greater 3320. community, Paige transformed a neglected five-acre condominium Thursday, Aug. 12 landscape into a range of multi-sea- Rejoining the workforce (Zoom) sonal prairie, woodland and wetIf you’ve been out of the workland micro-habitats. In this talk, he force for an extended amount of will discuss the ecological recon- time, this workshop is for you. ciliation as well as his self-discov- The program starts at 12 noon. Reery along the way. Info: addisonli- fresh your interview skills, write brary.org or call 630-458-3320. a resume to land the job, sell your transferable skills and more. AtTuesday, Aug. 10 tendees will be able to pick up a • Art for Kids at the Library small gift from WSCP at the library Learn about a famous artist and following the program. Co-sponcreate a craft based on the art- sored by Hamdard Healthcare and ist’s work starting at 1 p.m. Kits the West Suburban Community will be available for pick up on a Food Pantry. Info: addisonlibrary. first come, first served basis. Info: org or call 630-458-3320. addisonlibrary.org or call 630-4583338 Monday, Aug. 16 • Book discussion: “The Vanish • Story Times in the Park Half” by Brit Bennett at the Library with guest readers The twins ran away at 16. One Join the library at Community still lives in the Southern black Park, 120 E. Oak St., as we discov- community she once tried to escape. er parks around Addison and have a The other passes for white, and story time outside with guest read- her white husband has no idea of ers Jean Kent and Grecia Landin of her history. Separated by so many SCARCE to allow social distanc- miles and just as many lies, the ing, starting at 10 a.m. Please bring fates of the twins remain intera blanket to sit on if you would like twined. This book discussion will

Girls Tennis introductions Boys and Girls Golf introductions 7:20 p.m.

Orchesis introductions and performance 7:30 p.m.

Girls Volleyball introductions 7:35 p.m.

Cheer introductions and performance 7:40 p.m.

Band introductions and performance 8 p.m.

Football introductions and scrimmage 8:30 p.m.

Fight Song (Band, Blazettes, Cheer, Orchesis and Football) Refreshments also will be available to buy at the concession stand.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for the District 88 Foundation, which raises funds to benefit District 88 students. Learn more at www.dupage88.net/foundation.

For more information, contact Dani Brink at 630-530-3989 or dbrink@dupage88.net.

head-on at the Library (and online) Starting at 7 p.m., join Tom Napholz from Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Northern Illinois for information on ways to stretch your dollar and how to budget during retirement. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-4583320.

• Cook along with chef Gale Gand: Farmers market-inspired 2-course dinner (Zoom) Starting at 7 p.m., we’ll make an appetizer and main course inspired by local, healthy ingredients found at local farmers markets. Recipes will be sent out in advance so you can shop for your ingredients. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-4583320.

Thursday, Aug. 26 Lunch break reads: Business book discussion at the Library From 12 noon-1 p.m. on the Library patio, join us on your lunch break to network and share your thoughts about “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth. Participants get a free copy of the book. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-4583320.

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Pritzker talks plans for Unemployment Trust Fund, pandemic response Governor kicked off second-term campaign with media tour last week

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Addison Trail High School Community Night coming Aug. 20 Addison Trail invites all stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2021-22 school year by attending the school’s fifth annual Blue and White Community Night – a time for fun, food and Blazer pride -- on Friday, Aug. 20 at the Addison Trail High School football stadium. Gates open at 6 p.m., activities begin at 6:30 and will conclude about 8:45 p.m.

Addison Trail’s Blue and White Community Night will feature a showcase of the school’s athletic teams and extracurricular activities.

Be sure to show your support by wearing T-shirts/gear to represent your sport, club or activity.

The schedule of events includes: 6:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer introductions and scrimmage 7:05 p.m.

Boys and Girls Cross Country introductions Girls Swim Introductions 7:10 p.m.

Blazettes introductions and performance 7:15 p.m.

be held at the Large Meeting Room so they can know their value in restarting at 10 a.m. Info: addisonli- lation to everyone else as they apbrary.org or call 630-458-3320. ply for jobs. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-458-3320.

• Importance of listening in business (Zoom) Wednesday, Aug. 18 Listening is an active skill that • Learn to Salsa with requires commitment and prac- Desueno tice. From 6:30-8 p.m., learn to be at the Library a more effective listener when inStarting at 7 p.m. on the Library teracting with your customers, lawn, if you are looking for a fun, business associates, and employ- healthy activity to add to your lifeees. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call style then join Desueño Dance and 630-458-3320. let’s get moving. Dance instructor Denita Inez will be your guide Tuesday, Aug. 17 as you begin learning to dance Sal• Story Times in the sa, one of the most popular dances Park with guest reader in the world. Info: addisonlibrary.

Join the library as we discover org or call 630-458-3320. parks around Addison and have a story time outside to allow so- • 33 1/3: Essential Albums (Zoom) cial distancing starting at 10 a.m.

Evie Nagy discusses Freedom of at Highview Park (100 S. Lincoln Choice, Devo’s galvanizing 1980 Ave.). Please bring a blanket to sit record, starting at 7 p.m. Info: adon if you would like one. This pro- disonlibrary.org or call 630-458gram is limited to 10 children and 3320. their caregivers; all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. En- Thursday, Aug. 19 glish/Spanish bilingual event. The How to eat healthy at restaurants, guest reader will be Jody Martin work and home (Zoom and Youof the Girl Scouts. Info: addisonli- Tube) brary.org or call 630-458-3338.

Starting at 11 a.m., College of DuPage Speaker Sandy Kurby will • Multi-generational c discuss bringing lunches/meals ommunication at the Library to work, planning ahead for dinFrom 10-11 a.m. at the Addi- ing out, restaurant dining choices, son Public Library, The People’s and fast-food options. Info: adResource Center will help you disonlibrary.org or call 630-458become more comfortable with 3320. different generations’ distinct atti- Monday, Aug. 23 tudes, behaviors and expectations • Facing retirement challenges

Gov. JB Pritzker isn’t considering using federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay down a multi-billion-dollar Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit, and he’s watching the state’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers closely.

Those were two of the topics discussed during a 10-minute interview with Capitol News Illinois last week as part of a two-day media tour held

by Pritzker after his July 19 announcement that he was seeking reelection in 2022.

The reason Pritzker won’t consider using federal ARPA funds on the $4.2 billion Trust Fund deficit, he said, is because he did not believe it to be a permissible use of the funding, and he is hopeful that the federal government will provide aid or rule changes to accommodate the 17 states that have outstanding federal borrowing balances in their trust funds amounting to $54 billion cumulatively.

“You can’t actually use ARPA funds according to the rules of ARPA. You can’t repay any debt that’s already owed to the federal government,” Pritzker said during the interview, citing the state’s initial plan to repay pandemic related Municipal Liquidity Facility funding with the ARPA funds—a use later ruled impermissible.

Interim U.S. Treasury rules for ARPA funding and the plans of dozens of other states, however, contradict the governor’s statement on the use of ARPA funds to repay the Unemployment Trust Fund deficit. The Associated Press reported on May 27 that “at least 29 states already have transferred or proposed to use a total of more than $12 billion of federal coronavirus aid for their unemployment trust funds.”

Per the interim final rule, published May 17 in the Federal Register, “recipients may make deposits into the state account of the Unemployment Trust Fund … up to the level needed to restore the pre-pandemic balances of such account as of January 27, 2020, or to pay back advances received under Title XII of the Social Security Act.” “States facing a sharp increase in Unemployment Insurance claims during the pandemic may have drawn down positive Unemployment Trust Fund balances and, after exhausting the balance, required advances to fund continuing obligations to claimants,” the Treasury guidance reads. “Because both of these impacts were driven directly by the need for assistance to unemployed workers during the pandemic, replenishing Unemployment Trust Funds up to the pre-pandemic level responds to the pandemic’s negative economic impacts on

unemployed workers.”

During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., Pritzker said, he spoke to President Joe Biden and Illinois’ congressional leaders to seek further federal assistance for the Trust Fund. He expounded on what changes might be possible.

“Some of this has to do with whether or not there could be legislation that’s passed. And some of this is really changes in the rules that could be made,” he said. “Certainly, if we could extend the due date of the Trust Fund deficit to the federal government, that might be of assistance to us. So we’re looking at everything that’s available to us, because you know, all of us have the same goal, right, which is to get that deficit down without it being a burden to businesses or to workers.”

Business groups last week called on Pritzker to reinstate more stringent work search requirements for Illinoisans who are on unemployment, to end a $300 federal monthly payment to unemployed individuals earlier than its September end date, and to infuse the Trust Fund with federal ARPA dollars.

Each state has an Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund account maintained by the U.S. Treasury but funded by the state’s businesses through insurance premiums collected via payroll taxes.

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Police Reports

Addison July 13 Jonathan L. Ortiz, 23, of Chicago, was charged with DUI on southbound I-355 south of Army Trail at 7:32 p.m.

July 11 Kevin J. Thompson, 57, of Mount Prospect, was charged with two counts of DUI near Swift and Pinehurst at 11:32 p.m.

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Yorkville, was charged with DUI 4:25 p.m. A complainant reported near Lake and Addison at 11:21 that an unknown suspect entered the p.m. complainant’s home and stole video game consoles, video games and a Villa Park bag of change.

July 17 Retail theft was reported at a pharA 36-year-old Villa Park man was macy in the 200 block of E. Rooscharged with domestic battery/mak- evelt at 8:09 p.m. A complainant ing physical contact and domestic reported that a suspect removed a battery causing bodily harm in the bottle of alcohol from a display shelf 1500 block of S. Ardmore at 4:04 and left the store without paying. The a.m. complainant did not wish to pursue A complainant in the 1100 block charges. of S. Ardmore reported at 7:27 a.m. that they were the victim of fraud.

July 11 A complainant in the 900 block Edward L. Walton, 61, of Chicago, of N. Yale reported at 4:36 p.m. that was charged with retail theft—posthey were the victim of fraud. session of displayed merchandise not Police said Mohammed A. Shar- exceeding $300 and criminal treseff, 19, of Lombard, was arrested on pass to a building at a store in the 900 an original complaint and warrant block of S. Route 83 at 10:59 a.m. out of Glen Ellyn near Ardmore and A complainant in the 300 block of Highridge at 12:51 a.m.

E. Roosevelt reported at 10:13 a.m. that an unknown suspect damaged July 12 their unoccupied vehicle with an unResidential burglary was reported known object while the vehicle was in the 1300 block of S. Wayside at parked in a parking lot.

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June 16 Police said Patrick Fitzmaurice, 33, of Villa Park, was arrested on an original complaint and warrant for violation of an order of protection in the 1-100 block of W. School at 5:34 p.m.

Unemployment benefits identity theft According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported one incident of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Bensenville The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not 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 21, 1:18 p.m. in the 600 block of Mc Lean Avenue, a complainant reported that her rear passenger window was broken out. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100592 July 21, 2:58 p.m. in the 600 block of N. Route 83, a complainant reported he found his vehicle was missing.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2100593 July 20, 3:08 p.m. in the 300 block of W. Green St., a complainant reported her identity was used for unemployment fraud. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100588 July 20, 8:10 p.m. in the 200 block of S. Church Road, a complainant reported an unknown suspect entered their home without authorization and multiple items are missing.

LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned that on July 20, 2021 the Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Bensenville, Illinois voted to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Bensenville. The rule changes pertain to Chapters III and IV, and all deal with the process for hiring and promoting police officers in the Village of Bensenville. The following is a summary of the changes adopted by the Board: • Rule Change #1 – Chapter III, Section 2 adds an alternative eligibility roster for previously certified law enforcement officers.

• Rule Change #2 – Chapter 4 Section 2 amends the educational requirements for promotion within the department.

• Rule Change #3 – Chapter 4 Section 9 amends the minimum passing score to require at least 70% on the written portion of the promotional written test.

Printed copies of the amended rules and regulations may be obtained from the Office of the Village Clerk of Bensenville, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, Illinois 60106. The amended Rules and Regulations shall be effective ten (10) days after the date of the publication of this notice.

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This case is under investigation.

BEPC2100590 July 18, 12:11 a.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road, Fernando Ramos, 40, was arrested on a failure to appear on an in-jurisdiction warrant. BEPC2100582 July 18, 11:59 a.m. in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt Ave., a complainant reported a domestic violence incident. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100584 July 18, 5:38 p.m. in the 1-100 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported two unknown suspects left without paying for items.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2100585 July 17, 4:29 a.m. in the 500 block of W. Green St., Cristian C. Claro-Amaya, 27, of Lockport, was arrested for driving under the influence, no valid driver license and no insurance. BEPC2100580 July 17, 8:58 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Irving Park Road, Lottie Fadrowski, 72, of Chicago, was arrested for driving under the influence. BEPC2100581 July 16, 11:19 a.m. in the 700 block of Irving Park Road, a complainant reported monetary loss through a cash-app atm/credit card. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100575 July 16, 1:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Grove Avenue, complainants reported an act of domestic violence. BEPC2100574 July 16, 2:04 a.m. in the 300 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported damage to their property via a motor vehicle.

BEPC2100573 July 15, 6:06 a.m. in the 200 block of Mohawk Drive, a complainant reported that items were found to be missing from his unlocked vehicle. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2100569 July 15, 7:23 p.m. in the 200 block of W. Grand Ave., Maria S. Galeana, 26, of Des Plaines, was arrested for battery, criminal damage to property and obstructing identification.

This case is under investigation.

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DuPage Foundation news New director of communications announced

DuPage Foundation recently welcomed Mindy Saban as director of communications to lead the marketing and communications efforts for the Foundation. Saban has more than 15 years of experience communicating to internal and external audiences and has managed multiple rebranding projects and successful organizing and membership marketing campaigns.

“Having a consistent and powerful brand and voice is vital to the Foundation’s overall success and we are thrilled to have Mindy on board to mobilize our communications endeavors across all channels,” DuPage

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By Jim Nowlan It’s 6 a.m. in Princeton, Illinois.

I have a six-hour drive to Rochester, Minnesota, where the Mayo Brothers will take a look-see at my 80-year-old ticker. Some reason for stress.

I stop at the drive-thru window at McDonald’s, a mile up the road at the interstate. My car won’t function properly unless I am holding a paper cup of coffee high in my right hand, elbow firmly on the leatherette armrest.

I pull around to the pay window, which slides open. A 30-ish lady, wearing the standard issue headset, is juggling multiple orders. She is all business as she turns to me. “Seventyfive cents, please, for a senior coffee, black.” Then, she smiles; I smile back.

At the pick-up window, the sliding door blocks my view of the busy-ness inside. The door opens, but a nanosecond later than its usual promptness.

“Where’s my coffee?” I demand, in mock upset, to the grandmotherly lady holding my coffee. She has a square face, friendly powder-blue eyes, bits of frizzled hair sticking from her cap.

“Grandmother” gives me a mock look of being taken aback. She pulls my coffee back just a bit. “Now, look here, sonny, don’t you sass me.” We both smile.

“We need to smile,” Granny says, as if she does need to smile.

“Life can be tough,” I respond, as if in sympathy somehow. I take my coffee, moving it from the left to right

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(Continued from page 6) Foundation President & CEO Dave McGowan said. “She knows an informed audience is an engaged audience and her expertise will help the Foundation continue promoting its key initiatives and gain more traction within the community at large.”

Saban has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University and has been an advocate for philanthropic work since college.

She is most passionate about animal welfare and the environment.

Save the date for ‘Starry Night in DuPage’ Plans are in the works for the DuPage Foundation’s 2021 Benefit, “A Starry Night in DuPage,” on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook.

The Premier Sponsor will be Northern Trust and a Matching Challenge Sponsor is DuPage Medical Group.

Save the date and watch for further details.

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McDonald’s made my day

hand. My left is still out, dangling.

I reach and grab her hand. We both squeeze, holding for a second, and smile. I drive on.

An hour later, north of Davenport, Iowa, I stop at McDee’s again. I am ready for my morning ice cream cone, which can be a problem in the early a.m., so I walk inside this time, and order.

“We don’t serve ice cream cones for breakfast! Nobody eats ice cream for breakfast.” The diminutive young lady at the counter is about the cutest thing I have seen. (I know I’m not supposed to say that.) Her thin voice comes out of the top of her throat, and cracks as she speaks, adding to her charm.

Young lady is also joshing with me.

We both know, from experience, that the early a.m. is often when the ice cream machine at McDonald’s cleans itself, and thus is unavailable.

“I’ll take a look,” cute young lady says, voice cracking, as if her vocal cords are smiling somehow. She comes back in a moment. “Nope, not ready.”

I don’t know why I crave an early ice cream cone when I travel. I tell myself it has calcium in it, though I

have my doubts the concoction has ever been within 100 miles of a cow.

As I leave, I tell young lady that with her fun personality she can go far.

“I’m interested in health care,” she says, with a note of determination. We wave; she hustles back to the kitchen.

Another hour later, now near Dubuque, Iowa, I stop again at you know where.

A trim, bright-eyed young man is at the cash register. “I’ll check to see if it’s ready,” as he turns to the machine behind him.

“You’re in luck!” He pulls a cone out of a tube, and twirls it as the soft serve rises above the cone. He turns back to me. The cone tops off a bit higher than the franchisee would probably like; there is even a curly cue on top. Nice.

“A work of art,” I declare. He beams. We both chuckle.

I appreciate the forgoing is maybe trivial for busy readers, yet the experiences that morning gave me a good start to the day, from people who didn’t have to be quite so warm, friendly.

I have read that one in eight Americans has worked at some point

in a McDonald’s. I am sure the quality of the work experience varies by store owner.

Folks born with silver spoons in their mouths don’t have to work at McDonald’s.

For those who do, the fast-paced work provides valuable lessons, about teamwork and especially in the development of “people intelligence.”

The pandemic aside, life is a people game. Learning diplomacy, for example, with cranky, never-satisfied people (a distinct minority) is invaluable.

To the extent there is still a meritocracy at work in America,

these young people—it won’t help Granny—will take what they learn at McDonald’s and apply it in later business, health care or whatever success.

I simply want to report that McDonald’s made my day, one recent day.

Jim Nowlan writes a column about Understanding Illinois. He is a retired community newspaper editor and publisher in central Illinois. He has been a state House member, senior aide to three unindicted Illinois governors, and former chair of the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission.

Letter to the editor

Fire District #1 appreciates Mazzochi As President of Bensenville Fire District Number One, (B.F.D.#1), I want to take this opportunity to personally thank State Representative Deanne Mazzochi for the efforts on her part to preserve the integrity of B.F.D.#1.

Your B.F.D.#1 trustees will continue to all that is legally possible to prevent Bensenville Fire District

Number Two, (B.F.D.#2) from taking your District over. Remember we asked you your opinion and you overwhelmingly voted to stay independent.

Your Board will support, defend, and advance your will and desire.

Thank you.

Paul Guerino President of B.F.D#1

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Proposed Modern Farmhouse by one of Elmhurst’s most reputable builders – Wise Investment Builders. Set on an oversized 64’ wide lot on one of Lincoln school’s best streets.

Over 5,300 sf of finished living space with 3 car heated $1,599,900

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The Villa Park Mariners recognized one of their swimmers—Cameron Aristuk— during Saturday’s season-ending meet at Jefferson Pool. Cameron, who is 15 years old, competed in last week’s Move United Junior Nationals near Denver, Colorado.

The Move United Junior Nationals, presented by The Hartford, is a national sport championship event for young athletes (through the age of 22) with a physical disability and/or visual impairment. The sports contested at the competition traditionally include swimming, archery, powerlifting, paratriathlon and track and field. Cameron, who has cerebral palsy, won four silver medals with his second-place finishes in the 16-and-under age group in the 200-yard freestyle (2 minutes, 59.96 seconds), the 100-yard freestyle (1:17.61), the 50-yard freestyle (35.35 seconds) and the 100-yard backstroke (1:41.68). Cameron, who competed in the four races in Colorado on July 20, will soon begin his sophomore year at Marmion Academy in Aurora. He is a member of the school’s boys swimming team. He qualified for last week’s event through his race times with his high school team. Cameron’s mother, Mackenzie Aristuk, is a former member of the Mariners.

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along party lines: 68-44 in the House, and 42-15 in the Senate.

Another new law makes it illegal to import into Illinois, with the intent of selling, any body parts or products made from a long list of endangered and exotic species.

Illinois, like many states, has long banned the importation of ivory and rhinoceros horns. Under House Bill 395, the list of animals whose parts or products are banned from being imported is expanded to include cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, great apes, hippopotami, jaguars, leopards, lions, monk seals, narwhals, pangolins, rays or sharks, rhinos, sea turtles, tigers, walruses, whales or any other species listed in the Convention on International Trade or listed as threatened or endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Martin Moylan, D-Des Plaines, and Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora. It passed the House, 113-1, and the Senate, 57-0.

Illinois residents applying for admission to public colleges and universities in the state will no longer be required to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application starting in January 2022.

House Bill 226, known as the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, requires all public higher education institutions to adopt a “test optional” policy for admissions, meaning they may not

require students to submit standardized test scores, but may allow students to do so if they choose.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, and Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Cahokia Heights. It passed the House, 109-8, and the Senate, 45-9.

Student athletes in both public and nonpublic schools are now allowed to alter their athletic or team uniforms for purposes of modesty, in accordance with their religion, cultural values or modesty preferences.

House Bill 120, which was sponsored by Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, and Sen. Laura Murphy, D-Des Plaines, provides that modifications can include such things as hijabs, undershirts or leggings. Any modifications, however, may not interfere with the student’s movement or pose a safety hazard to the student or other athletes or players. There are also limits on how headgear can be modified.

Students who choose to modify their uniforms are responsible for all of the additional costs, unless the school chooses to cover the cost.

Drivers passing through school zones will have to slow down a little earlier on school days under another bill Pritzker signed into law.

House Bill 343, by Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, and Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, provides that special speed limits around schools will begin at 6:30 a.m. instead

of 7 a.m. The new law takes effect immediately.

The bill passed both chambers unanimously.

High school seniors who are in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services can be assured that they will have applications for student financial aid filled out by the time they are ready to apply to college.

Senate Bill 63, by Sen. Robert Peters and Rep. Curtis Tarver, both Chicago Democrats, requires that, beginning in 2022, DCFS will ensure that

every youth in care in Illinois who is entering their final year of high school, will complete a Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid or an application for state financial aid no later than Nov. 1 of their final year.

The bill passed both chambers unanimously.

Children operating lemonade stands will no longer need to worry about first getting a permit.

Senate Bill 119, by Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, and Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, provides

that neither the Department of Public Health nor any local health department or public health district may regulate the sale of lemonade, nonalcoholic drinks or mixed beverages by a person under the age of 16.

The new law has been dubbed “Hayli’s Law,” after a 12-year-old girl whose lemonade stand in Kankakee was shut down by local officials, according to an article on the Illinois Senate Democrats website.

The bill passed both chambers unanimously.

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Lawyers for Illinois’ Democratic legislative leaders recently filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Republicans and a Mexican American advocacy group regarding newly drawn legislative maps, calling the challenge “purely speculative” until full U.S. Census data is released.

The motion, filed July 16, was an expected move following a Wednesday, July 14, status hearing for two consolidated lawsuits filed by Republican legislative leaders Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, and Rep. Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, as well as the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, or MALDEF. Both suits name the Illinois State Board of Elections and its individual members as well as Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate President Don Harmon as defendants.

The lawsuits focus on whether American Community Survey data, rather than full census data, is a permissible source for drawing legislative district lines.

Every 10 years after the census, the Illinois General Assembly has the first crack at redrawing the lines of Illinois’ 59 Senate and 118 House districts, and they face a June 30 dead-

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by Aug. 10, a ninth member, who could come from either party, would be randomly chosen and added to the commission to give one party a single-vote advantage.

This year, the supermajority Democrats in the General Assembly passed new redistricting maps by the end of the regular session in May and Gov. JB Pritzker signed them into law on June 4.

But full census data wasn’t available at the time and still won’t be released until Aug. 16, so lawmakers used data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and other private sources to draw the maps.

MALDEF and the Republican leaders argued in their court documents that the use of American Community Survey data represents an incomplete count and therefore violates the “one person, one vote” principle under the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution.

The Republican leaders have asked the court to either force Welch and Harmon to appoint a bipartisan commission to oversee redistricting, or appoint a special party to draw the maps themselves. At last week’s status hearing, lawyers for the Democratic leaders argued that would be an extreme remedy in which federal judges are intervening in matters of state law.

MALDEF requested a judge block the new maps from taking effect in any future elections.

But lawyers for the Democratic leaders—which include Michael Kasper, a longtime Democratic redistricting operative and ally to former House Speaker Michael Madigan— argued in the dismissal motion “there is no way to measure the validity of Plaintiffs’ equal protection allegations until the Census Bureau issues the 2020 census data.”

The lawyers for the Democratic leaders focused on the state constitution in other aspects of their motion to dismiss as well, arguing, “Nothing in the U.S. Constitution or Illinois’ Constitution or statutes mandates only the use of final census numbers in redistricting.”

“Plaintiffs do not suggest that the General Assembly should have used a different data set—plaintiffs only suggest that the General Assembly, led by defendants Welch and Harmon, should have done nothing and simply ignored the directives of the state constitution,” the lawyers wrote. “The federal constitution does not require such inaction on the part of state officials.”

Welch and Harmon’s lawyers also argued that the claims against them lack standing because the plaintiffs make no specific claims that the districts in which they reside are negatively impacted by the use of ACS data.

“They have not alleged—nor can they allege—that their personal voting strength is diluted by the current redistricting plan,” they wrote in the court document.

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The Villa Park Mariners finished their 2021 season with Saturday’s virtual meet at Jefferson Pool. The Mariners’ entire 2020 season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team’s regular-season meets in the DuPage Swim and Dive Conference are usually dual meets between two teams at the same venue. The Mariners’ meets in 2021 are virtual events, with each team competing at its home pool. The results are then scored against two other conference teams. The top photo from Saturday’s meet in Villa Park shows Maisie Thompson swimming the 50-meter butterfly in the 13-14 girls division. Another photo shows Kieran McCormack (above) during the 9-10 boys level’s 50-meter breaststroke. Olivia Daly is pictured (middle left) while starting the 50-meter backstroke in the 11-12 girls division.

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