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Addison Trail athletes commit to collegiate play

Addison Trail hosted a College Signing Day for 22 members of the class of 2023, who have committed to play their sport at the collegiate level. Listed below are the students, their sport and their college or university of choice. (The list is alphabetical, not as pictured.) Matias Aguilar, Elmhurst University (EU), soccer; Damarius Allen, North Central College, track and field; Ingrid Balbuena, EU, soccer; Frank Barges, St. Ambrose University, golf; Jack Bolsinger, EU, golf; Brandon Caniglia, Oakton College, baseball; Miabella DiGrazia, Loyola University-Chicago, dance team; Kylie Fiermuga, EU, bowling; Luca Fischer, Lewis University, soccer; Edward Franczak, EU, football; Luz Hernandez, EU, soccer; Lettia Hoda, Lake Forest College, cross-country and track; Alex Ingram, College of DuPage, baseball; Jose Leyva, Moraine Valley Community College, soccer; Emilio Macias, Aurora University, soccer; Ximena Juarez Martinez, Ripon College, cross-country and track; Brianna Matthews, Nova Southeastern University, softball; Hannah Melone, EU, bowling; Aidan Moran, Aurora University, track and field; Caitlin Muhr, Morton College, volleyball; Billy Stathopoulos, Carthage College, baseball; and, Clarita Gaytan Vazquez, Loyola University-Chicago, track and field.

D88 bids farewell to retiring CFO

During its June 26 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education along with the administration recognized D88 Chief Financial Officer Ed Hoster for 10 years of dedicated service to the district. He was presented with a personalized glass sculpture created by former Willowbrook art department head Bob Fritz. Hoster joined the District 88 family in May 2013 and retired on June 30.

Hoster’s impact was palpable from the beginning, and he quickly established himself as a tireless and meticulous steward of the district’s resources. Hoster makes financial decisions through a lens of equity,

keeping the needs of students at the forefront, while also prioritizing a high level of customer service to the district’s stakeholders.

as to the district’s students, staff and families – is always apparent. He is laser focused on ensuring all decisions made are student-centered and in the best interest of the pupils.

Highlights from Hoster’s time with District 88 include:

had internet access throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring each child had a Chromebook;

Ed Hoster

Hoster earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Illinois State University and his master’s degree in school business management from Northern Illinois University.

His passion for public education and his dedication to being fair and responsible to taxpayers – as well

• highly transparent fiscal management;

• steadfast commitment to providing food for our students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic;

• upgrades to the district’s foodservice quality;

• implementing “check your check” day sessions;

• helping to make sure students

• many facility updates, including the security vestibule at Willowbrook; the concession stand at Willowbrook; the tennis courts at Willowbrook; air-conditioning in the CTE wings at Addison Trail and Willowbrook; developing a new culinary arts space at Addison Trail; expanding and renovating the Transition Program space at the District 88 Office; adding more handicap and visitor parking at Addison Trail; and upgrading the auditoriums at Addison Trail and Willowbrook;

• helping the district maintain a financial rating of Aa1 from Moody’s and the highest level of Recognition for the financial rating from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hoster was named as a 2021 recipient of the Illinois Association of School Business (ASBO) Monarch Award, one of the highest honors the organization bestows upon its members.

In retirement, Hoster plans to do more traveling and find a new balance.

District 88 is grateful for his tremendous passion and contributions and wishes him all the best in the future.

District 88 honors retiring regional superintendent

Ruscitti was first woman to hold position since the office’s inception in 1854

During its June 26 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education and administration recognized and thanked the retiring Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti, regional superintendent of schools for DuPage County, for her years of service and commitment to public education. She was presented with a personalized glass sculpture. Dr. Ruscitti has served as regional superintendent for 20 years and was the first woman to be elected to that position since the

EGC ‘Afternoon in the Garden’ Walk, boutique coming Sunday

The 27th Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) “An Afternoon in the Garden” Garden Walk and Boutique Faire featuring six glorious private gardens and one special birthday celebration public garden will be held Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m.4 p.m.

Tickets will be sold online only at the web site: elmhurstgardenclub.org.

From now until midnight on July 8, tickets will be $18 per person, After that date, tickets will be $23 each.

The featured public garden this year is the Wilder Park Conservatory, which will hold its 100th Birthday Celebration with refreshments at 10 a.m. at the Conservatory. The Boutique Faire in Wilder Park, featuring a garden plants sale, accessories, horticultural experts, and more is free and open to the public.

Proceeds from the EGC Walk will fund scholarships awarded to college/university students majoring in Horticulture, Environmental Studies, and other related sciences.

Since 1996 more than $210,000 in EGC Scholarship Funds have been awarded to deserving students. Further information available at elmhurstgardenclub.org.

inception of the DuPage Regional Office of Education in 1854.

Dr. Ruscitti’s awards and rec -

ognitions include the Leonardo da Vinci Award from the Illinois Order of the Sons of Italy in America, the Impresa Award from the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Women’s Division, Educator of the Year from the DuPage Mental Illness Association, the Lamp of Learning Award, Outstanding Woman Education Leader of the Year for She has always been an advocate and friend of District 88, often seen mingling with new District 88 staff members during the back-to-school community breakfast, attending the annual District 88 crosstown football game and joining the district during meetings with local Realtors, community groups and more. Ruscitti was a leader and supporter during the COVID-19 pandemic, has offered

critical guidance with countywide equity work and has provided educators with resources and professional development to benefit students.

Ruscitti has helped build positive futures for countless students

through her contributions to public education and always puts the needs of students first. The positive impact her efforts have made on the schools and communities of DuPage County will last for years to come.

Dr. Darlene J. Ruscitti

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Grand Subaru surprises patients at Elmhurst Hospital with donation

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in giving blankets, care kits, messages of hope, cash donation

Grand Subaru in Bensenville partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to surprise patients facing cancer at Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center at Elmhurst Hospital with a donation of 80 blankets, patient care kits and handwritten messages of hope as part of the national Subaru Loves to Care® initiative supporting children and families impacted by blood cancer.

Every three minutes, a new patient in the U.S. is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, according to LLS. The treatment and rehabilitation process can often be long and arduous, leaving patients feeling cold, confined and in a weakened state. Grand Subaru’s donation helps to provide physical and emotional support during treatment. The donation of warm blankets and messages of encouragement is just

one way Grand Subaru is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the community.

“We know how physically and emotionally difficult cancer treatment can be, and we hope that our donations today help to ease those challenges and provide comfort for these courageous members of our community and their families,” said Ryan Drouin, general manager at Grand Subaru. “This is one of many ways Grand Subaru gives back as part of the Subaru Love Promise, and we’re grateful for our partnership with LLS and Elmhurst Hospital to make a meaningful impact.”

Beyond the blankets delivered to keep patients warm, patient care kits include hand lotion, lip balm and eye masks, plus games and puzzles for patients undergoing treatment. Messages of hope were personalized by Grand Subaru’s

employees and customers.

Grand Subaru also contributed $5,000 to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Patient Aid Program, which provides blood cancer patients with financial assistance for costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing and more.

“We are appreciative of the unwavering support for Elmhurst Hospital patients from Grand Subaru and the Subaru Loves to Care initiative over the past seven years,” said Susan Tyburski, executive director, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation.

“This donation aligns with our patient-centered mission, providing comfort, warmth and hope to those who need it most.”

This seven-year partnership between Grand Subaru and Elmhurst Hospital is part of their year-round

commitment to the local community including additional partnerships with Animal Rescue Foundation of Illinois, Bensenville Park District, W.A. Johnson School and more. Grand Subaru is one of more than 600 national Subaru retailers across the country working with LLS to help support families and children impacted by blood cancer. This is the eighth consecutive year that Subaru of America has partnered with LLS.

By the end of 2023, Subaru of America and its retailers across the country will have supported nearly 300,000 cancer patients. In addition, Subaru of America will match donations to LLS.org during Subaru Loves to Care month (June 1-30, 2023), up to $150,000 in total.

To learn more about the Subaru Loves to Care initiative, please visit www.subaru.com/care.

U of I Extension offers timely tips for summer gardening

• Go Green with eco-friendly lawn care (June-July)

• Reduce storm damage by looking for tree defects before bad weather strikes (June-July)

• Care for perennial gardens with three proven pruning methods (June-July)

crop of cucumbers (Mid July-August)

• How to grow tropical ginger for at homespice (Late July-August)

• Make flowers and memories last forever with drying for design (August)

• Build privacy with plants for secret gardens (August)

Summer

• Elevate your expectations with raised bed gardening (July-August)

• Want more from your garden? Plant a fall

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Grand Subaru in Bensenville surprised Elmhurst Hospital on the morning of Wednesday, June 28, with warm blankets and care kits for cancer patients, along with handwritten messages of hope and a $5,000 donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®.

District 4 announces new Chief School Business Official

The Addison School District 4 Board of Education has announced its approval of an agreement with a new Chief School Business Official (CSBO) for Addison School District 4 effective July 1.

Melissa Morgese

After considering all applicants, the Board of Education introduces Melissa Morgese as the new CSBO.

School Board recognizes AT students’ achievements

The following Addison

Trail students were honored at the District 88 School Board meeting on June 26 for state-level and national-level achievements from the spring season of the 2022-23 school year.

Giovanni Long, Lukas Trippiedi and Billy Stathopoulos were named All-State All Academic for baseball.

At SkillsUSA, Christian Canino took 2nd place in fullservice auto, Sage Kopecky placed 3rd in full-service auto, Kevin Guardado was 5th place auto service technology and Jake Santini took 5th place in technical drafting.

The following students were earned honors as attendees of the BPA national conference. Ravi Patel placed 5th in the nation in Fundamental Spreadsheet Application; Anna Siezin was 3rd in state in computer modeling; and, Ruth Castillo, took 4th in the state in legal office procedures.

Three students were recognized at the DECA National Conference. Zachary Morris took 2nd in state in sports and entertainment marketing operations and research; Peter Callas and Alexander Addison both placed 10th in the state for financial services.

Congratulations to all the students who earned these state and national achievements.

ATHS preps for Blue and White Community Night

Addison Trail is getting ready for the annual Blue and White Community Night to showcase AT’s sports teams, performing arts, clubs and more. It will take place on Friday, Aug. 18 at the Addison Trail football stadium. Doors open at 6 p.m., activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, concessions will be available for purchase.

Guests are invited to show their support by dressing in ATHS t-shirts and other gear to represent your sport, club or activity. For more information, call 630-530-3989.

A total of 15 applicants applied for the position, with a multiple-interview process beginning in mid-May.

Final interview applicants met with the district’s directors of Business and Employee Services and Building and Grounds, as well as the District Leadership Team.

While all applicants demonstrated the skillset and background to be successful, one applicant rose above the rest as the best choice, according to the district.

Morgese has worked extensively in the field of finance, accounting

and school business management for her entire career.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Accounting/Organizational Leadership and Business Administration as well as a master’s degree in School Business Management, she began her education career as the head accountant in Elmwood Park District 401.

She held this position for over 10 years before transitioning to Wheeling School District #21 as its director of business services.

She held this position for over three years and was responsible for

all financial planning and budgeting, as well as accounting and finance systems.

In addition to her areas of responsibility at Wheeling, she holds the distinction of being director of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials.

When asked about their thoughts regarding Morgese and the work she has done throughout her career, her references described her as, “someone that is super friendly and a joy to work with,” as well as “the hardest worker you will ever meet.”

Rock ‘N Wheels hosts

‘Motown Night’

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 6, Rock ‘N Wheels presents Motown Night with Ollie Bolds’ Soul Review performing at 6:30 p.m., followed by Motor City at 8.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Addison’s very own: Tacos Puebla, Barbara’s Polish Deli, Flavor Frenzy, Lou Malnati’s, and Nuova Italia.

Additionally, the Addison Historical Museum will host an open house from 6 - 8 p.m., right across Army Trail Blvd. The Craft & Vintage Fair will also be going on 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: cereal, oatmeal, any canned food, canned fruits, and canned vegetables, any type of pasta, white rice, brown rice, sugar, coffee, tea, olive 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.

Coming Sunday: Elmhurst History Museum’s free Bike Bonanza

Summer is the perfect time to celebrate everyone’s favorite mode of warm-weather transportation: the bicycle. The Elmhurst History Museum invites the public to join in a free special event filled with familyfriendly games, performances and activities designed to celebrate the history of bicycles and the joy of riding bikes on a warm summer day.

Thursday

The Bike Bonanza takes place on Sunday, July 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst. This free all-ages event features performances, games, crafts, and special guests all revolving around the bicycle theme. Free parking is available on site and on nearby streets as well as in local city parking garages. More information can be found at elmhursthistory.org.

The Bike Bonanza is presented in connection with the Elmhurst History Museum’s latest exhibit, “The Bicycle: Two Wheels to Adventure,” which is open now through Sunday, Sept. 17. The exhibit shares the story of the “human-powered carriage” through examples of iconic bicycles, artifacts, interactive displays, and timeless photographs.

Bike Bonanza activities

Guests at the Bike Bonanza on July 9 will witness a BMX bike performance by Matt Wilhelm, three-time X Games medalist, two-time U.S. National Champion, Guinness World record-holder, and semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent (2:30 p.m.). Live music will be performed by Elmhurst School of Rock (1:15 p.m.), and vintage high-wheeler bicycles will be demonstrated by The Wheelmen, a national non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the heritage of American cycling alive and encouraging cycling as part of modern living.

In addition, kids can enjoy games, face painting, craft activities, and test skills at a big wheels bike rodeo. Participants will also meet officers from Elmhurst Police Department’s Summer Mobile Patrol, as well as representatives from Elmhurst Bicycle Club, Ride Illinois, and DuPage Cycling with an array of cool bikes on display. Snow cones will be available for purchase from Kona Ice.

Bolds’ music begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed at 8 p.m. by the evening’s headliner Motor City.

Make plans to celebrate summer and the two-wheeled “freedom machine” known as the bicycle by taking part in the Bike Bonanza at the Elmhurst History Museum. For the latest information, please visit www. elmhursthistory.org or call 630833-1457.

Police Reports

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

Addison

June 27

Austin S. Kinnett, 31, of Indianapolis, Ind., was charged with possession of a controlled substance in the 1700 block W. Army Trail.

Tyshar K. Mosley, 35, of Glenview, was charged with obstructing identification, driving while license suspended, expired registration and no insurance near Swift and Pampered Chef at 10:29 p.m.

June 26

An 18-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery and obstructing a police officer

at 1:48 p.m.

Jonathan Juarez-Rodriguez, 24, of Lombard, was charged with resisting a police officer in the 1100 block of Bloomingdale at 10:15 p.m.

June 25

Julio Cecena Sauza, 25, of Cicero, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, DUI-drugs, improper lane usage and no insurance near Villa and Palmer at 4:20 a.m.

June 24

Carlos D. Lopez-Fabian, 21, of Addison, was charged with possession of a controlled substance in the 500 block of W. Byron at 2 a.m.

Edwin Ramirez Rivas, 30, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI and failure to reduce speed in the 500 block of N. Macie at 12:05 a.m.

June 23

Lauren A. Eilken, 34, of Addison, was charged with criminal trespass to a residence and criminal damage to property in the 1-100 block of N. High-

view at 4:07 p.m.

June 22

Jazmine R. Alexander, 42, of Schaumburg, was charged with DUI in the 100 block of E. Lake at 11:06 p.m.

June 21

Sierra M. Guajardo Paredes, 26, of Addison, was charged with obstructing identification at 6:45 a.m.

Syed M. Qadri, 30, of Addison, was charged with two counts of theft, violation of bail bond and aiding, abetting, possession and sale of a stolen vehicle in the 600 block of E. Lake at 7:42 p.m.

Tony L. White, 42, of Chicago, was charged with theft by deception.

Villa Park

June 24

A 33-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery, DUI, driving too fast for conditions and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 300 block of S. Riverside at 12:29 a.m.

A complainant at a pharmacy in the

200 block of E. Roosevelt reported at 3:13 a.m. that suspects removed several items from display shelves and left the store without paying.

Julian F. Rodriguez Cabrera, 19, of Villa Park, was issued citations for reckless driving/squealing or screeching tires in the 300 block of E. North at 11:50 p.m.

June 23

A complainant at Jefferson Pool reported that an unknown suspect entered the building through an unsecured window and removed bottles of Gatorade.

A complainant in the 400 block of W. Division reported at 8:54 p.m. that unknown suspects battered them. The complainant does not want to press charges.

A complainant at a pharmacy in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt reported at 11:41 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed items from display shelves and left without paying.

June 22

Stefany N. Avila, 25, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI near W. North and N. Main at 2:09 p.m.

June 20

LaShawn Howard, 51, of Maywood, was charged with burglary, possession of a controlled substance, retail theft, driving while license suspended, operating a vehicle with a cancelled, suspended or revoked Illinois registration, improper display of a registration plate and no registration plate on the front or

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rear of a vehicle at a pharmacy in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt at 8:24 p.m.

A 35-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence in the 300 block of N. Lincoln at 3:13 a.m.

A complainant at a hotel in the 300 block of E. Roosevelt reported at 8:32 a.m. that an unknown suspect removed items while they were sleeping in the lobby.

A complainant at a business in the 600 block of W. North reported at 8:29 p.m. that a suspect slashed two tires of a vehicle parked in the parking lot.

June 19

A 25-year-old man from Carrier Mills, Ill., was charged with two counts of domestic battery, driving while license suspended and no insurance at a shopping center in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt at 11:42 a.m.

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Chatham reported at 10:46 a.m. that a suspect battered them. The complainant did not show signs of injury and did not want to press charges.

A complainant at a liquor store in the 500 block of W. St. Charles reported at 2:41 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed bottles of alcohol from display shelves and left the store without paying.

Fraud, identity theft

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

DuPage County Animal Services needs help to clear the shelter

DuPage County Animal Services is asking for the community’s help as the County’s animal shelter has reached its capacity to safely provide care for dogs, cats, and other animals. Due to a large number of surrenders and other admissions, the DuPage County Animal Shelter (DCAS) is currently housing 80 dogs, 119 cats, 34 small and exotic animals. “At this point, the shelter is over capacity, and we need the community’s help,” said Brian Krajewski, chairman of the DuPage County Ani-

mal Services Committee. “We’ve taken in more dogs this summer than we have in years. We’ve had several owner surrenders and admissions of dozens of dogs at once. Therefore, our shelter population has quickly ballooned. For those looking for their next pet, DuPage County Animal Services is also waiving adoption fees on select dogs. The “Chicago Dog Summer” promotion features dogs over 40 pounds who may have a harder time finding a home.

Viewpoint

Slices of life

Perspective

When confronting a problem. I’ve always been told to gain perspective by thinking about how important this issue will be in five years. It’s a useful exercise.

But going into the future is mere speculation. You don’t/can’t know where you will be in five years. Maybe your troubles will be small; maybe they will be great.

So, while the approach of looking ahead has worked for me thus far, I’m proposing something completely different. What if we take this idea and turn it on its head?

Instead of looking to the future, how about we go back—to the past?

Put yourself in your own shoes five years ago. Here, there is no guessing. You know exactly where you were five or even 10 years ago. You know far too well the obstacles you’ve encountered— and overcome—since then.

And these obstacles, I think, can perhaps better help us put our present angst into perspective.

Today I struggle with the need to purchase a car. Or maybe a washing machine that needs repair. Or perhaps one of my kids needs a job.

All angst-worthy situations.

But.

How do they compare to other angst-worthy situations I’ve encountered in the past?

I advised going back five years, but I don’t have to go that far. For me, the key year is (and probably always will be) 2020. In 2020, COVID hit, the world shut down, my dad died and then my husband died. All in those 12 precious months. Worst year of my life - so far and I hope ever.

My present angst doesn’t come close to that of 2020. It isn’t even a sliver.

Still, it threatens to overpower my day - with worry, consternation, with what-ifs and worst-case-scenarios. All a waste of my good time. I read somewhere once that it isn’t negative events that cause anxiety, it’s the way we think about those events—or how much we allow ourselves to think about those events.

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

We think we can control the negative events in our lives but that is most often impossible. We can’t control negative events any more than we can control lightning or the tide or the path of a tornado. We aren’t in control of the bad things that happen in our lives. We are in control of how we respond to them.

It’s tempting to get caught up in the maze of turbulence that is life. And sometimes I do, but not for long—at least not often. Much, much less than in the past—prior to 2020. That’s for sure.

I only need to think of 2020 and suddenly perspective becomes crystal clear. I survived 2020. Certainly, I can survive an appliance repair.

It’s a no-brainer.

Maybe that’s the hidden gift of hard times. They create perspective. They give a backdrop onto reality. They make everyday problems seem doable because they are.

Life provides hills and hurdles. It isn’t a clear path because it wasn’t designed to be. We wouldn’t learn needed lessons if all we experienced was easy street. Life is meant to be hard. Gulp.

Because hard pushes us. Hard makes us grow. Hard helps us to rise above the problems of today and realize we can tackle tomorrow. Hard—when conquered - makes us the opposite of hard.

It opens us to the beauty in every moment. Hard, when tackled correctly, softens us. It allows us to be more loving and kind. And in doing so, it makes the world a kinder place.

And, really, truly, that’s what this is all about, isn’t it?

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

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Life lessons for recent graduates, and everyone else

Editor’s note: This op-ed was distributed by Capitol News Illinois on behalf of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own.

By John T. Shaw

Many of us learned long ago of the limited persuasive power of unsolicited advice. Offering unprompted words of wisdom is the clear triumph of hope over experience! Nonetheless, this spring I bravely offered my students at Southern Illinois University some of the lessons that I have learned over my career. I humbly offer them here as well.

1. Work hard at every job—even the ones you don’t like. You can learn a lot from work that isn’t fun, rewarding, or stimulating. In addition to gaining skills, you can also study the qualities of successful colleagues. Learn from stars.

2. Try out as many things professionally as possible early in your career. Take chances; don’t be afraid to fail, and then focus by midcareer.

3. Travel as much as you can within your own country and abroad. Traveling expands your horizons and makes you a larger person. And it’s fun.

4. Read, especially books, and

especially biographies and memoirs. They are life’s instruction manuals.

5. Commit to excellence. My favorite historian, Barbara Tuchman, wrote that you either do things right or half-right, your approach is either careful or sloppy. Always try to do things right and make sure your approach is careful.

6. Keep improving your skills, in particular writing and negotiating. Effective writing requires clear thinking which is both valuable and rare. And much of life is negotiating, even when we are not aware of it.

7. Play the long game. Stay in touch with people. Send notes, make calls, and ask questions of your bosses, colleagues, friends and especially your parents and grandparents. Mark Twain was right: “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.”

8. Persistence is an underrated, even essential, quality. Press ahead on projects and refuse to give up. Stay humble, exceed expectations, and control the controllables.

9. Make time to think and plan. George Shultz, as secretary of state, set aside one hour a week to sit quietly in his office to consider what he was trying to accomplish. He brought only a notepad, a pen, and his thoughts. Thinking and planning allows us to avoid one of life’s

greatest traps: letting the urgent take precedence over the important.

10. Take every opportunity, even small ones, to be courageous.

John F. Kennedy wrote that courage “requires no exceptional qualifications, no magic formula, no special combination of time, place and circumstance. It is an opportunity that sooner or later is presented to us all.”

11. Be on the lookout for mentors. Life has a way of providing them at times and in places that are surprising. Watch for them and pay as much attention to what they do as to what they say.

12. Be a good citizen. Learn how your government works, vote, support honorable candidates even if you don’t agree with all their views. Make life better in your community and support problem-solvers.

13. Enjoy life; the years pass quickly. Al McGuire, the legendary coach of Marquette University, sent a note to one of his successors, Tom Crean, wishing him luck. McGuire’s handwriting was not completely legible, so the note ended with either “Enjoy the sun” or “Enjoy the run.” Whichever word McGuire intended, the meaning is the same.

John T. Shaw is the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois Institute Carbondale. His monthly column explores how Illinois can work toward better politics and smarter government.

One percent grocery tax resumes, gas tax increases as new fiscal year begins

Expiring temporary tax relief measures were aimed at curbing inflation

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A new state fiscal year began July 1, ushering in the reinstatement of a 1 percent tax on groceries and a second increase to the state’s motor fuel tax in 2023.

Amid record-high inflation last spring, the General Assembly temporarily waived Illinois’ grocery tax for the coming fiscal year and delayed the annual increase in the state’s motor fuel tax for six months. Democrats introduced both those measures as part of a larger tax relief package that drew criticisms for its proximity to the November general election.

“What we did last year was a temporary measure because we had very high inflation,” Pritzker said when asked at an unrelated news conference June 27 whether the changes were election-related. “Inflation, you may notice, has come down.”

Inflation was approaching 9 percent when the tax relief plan passed last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but it was 4 percent last month when the fiscal year 2024 was budget passed.

The Pritzker administration es-

timated at the time the temporary pause on the grocery tax would cost the state $400 million. Most grocery tax revenues are distributed to local governments, so last year lawmakers directed state general revenue funds to reimburse local governments for any financial hit they would have taken due to the pause.

“I would like very much to eliminate entirely the grocery tax, but it is a matter of local governments and what they would do if they didn’t have that income as a result of the grocery tax,” Pritzker said, faulting Republicans for “complaining” about the tax being reimposed without offering revenue alternatives.

The motor fuel tax on gasoline, gasohol and compressed natural gas, meanwhile, will increase by 3.1 cents on July 1, to 45.4 cents per gallon. The tax rate for diesel fuel will also increase by 3.1 cents, to 52.9 cents per gallon.

The automatic increase in the fuel tax at the beginning of the new fiscal year is an annual process that became law in 2019 with bipartisan support . Lawmakers doubled the motor fuel tax and indexed it

to increase at the rate of the federal government’s Consumer Price Index each year.

The motor fuel tax revenue, combined with one-time increases to license and registration fees that took effect in 2020, provided the funding backbone of the state’s $33.2 billion six-year infrastructure plan for road and bridge upkeep, dubbed Rebuild Illinois. According to the governor’s office, Rebuild Illinois has funded $10.9 billion of upgrades as of March 31, including 4,913 miles of roads, 479 structures, and 709 other safety improvements.

Last year’s July 1 motor fuel tax increase was delayed six months, so the per-gallon tax already increased by 3.1 cents in January. Pritzker last year estimated that the temporary pause on the gas tax hike would have saved consumers about $70 million.

As part of last year’s tax relief plan, lost motor fuel tax revenues were replaced by money from the state’s Leaking Underground Storage Tank fund, which is historically paid into by fees and fines related to underground chemical storage tanks, such as those at gas stations.

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St. Louis-to-Chicago 110 mph Amtrak route begins service

$2 billion project covers speed increase, safety upgrades, new cars

By Andrew Adams CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A trip from St. Louis to Chicago via Amtrak’s Lincoln Service will be about 15 minutes quicker starting this week due to track upgrades that allow for increased speeds.

The Amtrak line ran its first 110 mph service last week, up from 90 mph previously, which would make the one-way trip less than five hours long. The trip is now a full 30 minutes quicker than when the service ran at 79 mph when the project began in 2010.

former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood were on hand for the news conference, alongside others from Illinois’ congressional delegation, representatives of federal transit agencies and Union Pacific Railroad.

“Our railway is just a microcosm of the monumental collaboration of the federal government, the state of Illinois and local governments to modernize our infrastructure,” Pritzker said.

In addition to the higher speed service, the infrastructure project also included major upgrades at rail crossings and new stations in Dwight, Pontiac, Carlinville and Alton, as well as upgrades to the Lincoln, Normal and Springfield stations.

Rail passengers will also see new railcars on the Lincoln Service route and several other routes throughout the Midwest, including the Chicago-to-Carbondale Illini/Saluki route and the Chicago-to-Quincy Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr route.

The upgraded passenger cars will

be rolled out by the end of August, with updated cafe cars slated for 2024, according to Jennifer Bastian, the Illinois Department of Transportation official who managed the passenger car project.

The new cars, which cost about $3 million each, are engineered to minimize noise and increase accessibility. These include measures to increase compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, such as wider and more stable walkways between cars, wheelchair lifts and seat designs to facilitate easier wheelchair transfers.

The U.S. Department of Justice and Amtrak signed a settlement agreement in 2020 to upgrade stations throughout the country to comply with the ADA.

According to Amtrak’s most recent report on ADA compliance from April 2022, the rail service had completed 373 station construction and design projects, with 167 in progress and 364 remaining. Amtrak is also updating passenger display boards and boarding technology as

part of its ADA settlement agreement with the federal Department of Justice in 2020. Amtrak is also

updating passenger display boards and boarding technology as part of the ADA settlement agreement.

The faster speed doesn’t meet the federal definition of high-speed rail—125 mph—but the new Lincoln Service is faster than most other Amtrak trains. Less than half of Amtrak trains pass 100 mph, according to a March Amtrak report

The speed upgrade is part of a broader $1.96 billion infrastructure project aimed at upgrading passenger rail service in Illinois.

The funds mostly came from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a 2009 stimulus package passed in response to the Great Recession. Around $300 million in funding for the project came from a mix of state and non-federal sources, according to the governor’s office.

Ray Lang, Amtrak’s vice president of state-supported services, said he believes the upgrades to route speed will help the company make rail travel more appealing downstate.

“We really think that now we’ll really begin to penetrate that market in a meaningful way south of Springfield and really begin to compete with the aviation industry between St. Louis and Chicago,” Lang said.

In fiscal year 2022, the Lincoln Service route had a ridership of 476,000, up 82 percent from 261,000 the previous year, which included several months in late 2020 and 2021 when the COVID-19 pandemic was still disrupting daily travel.

Despite the growth, ridership has yet to surpass pre-pandemic levels

In FY 2019, the route saw about 628,000 trips, according to Amtrak data.

Local, state and federal officials celebrated the infrastructure investment at Chicago’s Union Station on June 26. Gov. JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and

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“ Our railway is just a microcosm of the monumental collaboration of the federal government, the state of Illinois and local governments to modernize our infrastructure.”

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Phil Greco of The Odeum passes away at 67

The extended Greco family of the Odeum Expo Center was honored by the Villa Park Village Board in 2018 for their years of volunteerism, community involvement and participation. Then-Village President Al Bulthuis (center wearing a tie) specifically dedicated the new ‘Great Western

not only contributed funds, but helped oversee the planning, design and installation of the Arch.

County Board approves funding for new Crisis Recovery Center

The DuPage County Board last week voted to allocate funds for the DuPage County Health Department to build a $25.8 million Crisis Recovery Center (CRC), which will expand the behavioral health crisis system in the county.

The 33,000-square-foot building will be connected to the Linda A. Kurzawa Community Center, located at 115 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The facility will provide immediate care triage for adults, children, and adolescents in a therapeutic environment and create a crisis services hub for all Health Department behavioral health crisis services. “This historic investment will improve access to much-needed mental health and substance use treatment services for those in our community who need them most,” said Deb Conroy, DuPage County Board chair. “We will work to prioritize mental health services and ensure this center is one of the best and most efficient mental health facilities in the

state and the nation.” The CRC will help residents de-escalate, stabilize, and connect to community resources individualized for each client’s mental health and substance use treatment needs. The building design and operations will ensure individuals and their families feel welcome, respected, and secure throughout every step of their care.

The CRC will serve as an alternative to hospital emergency departments and create a single point of entry for all individuals, families, and first responders.

DuPage County provided $15.3 million for the project from the American Rescue Plan Act. An additional $5.5 million came from the state’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan, funds which were secured by Conroy when she served as a state representative. The remaining $5 million will be provided by the Health Department and includes a $1 million grant from U.S. Rep. Sean Casten through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Trail Arch’ to Phil Greco (standing, third from left). Phil Greco

Phil lost his valiant battle with ALS on June 20 at the age of 67.

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Odeum owner Phil Greco (left) talks with haunted house designer Mike Skodacek and his wife Leianne just before dress rehearsal of the Asylum Xperiment Haunted Attraction held at the Odeum in 2012.

Representing The Odeum, (front to back): Phil Greco, Sis Greco and Bruce Campbell took part in the Villa Park Chamber’s 51st annual Swing and Sizzle golf/steak fry in 2012. Phil passed away on June 20 at the age of 67.

Phil Greco talks with Jeannie Nicols at the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce’s Swing and Sizzle event in 2014. To underscore his involvement, over Greco’s shoulder on the right, a sign is visible indicating the Odeum provided the chairs and the set-up for the event. Greco passed away on June 20 at the age of 67 from complications of ALS.

A great community contributor loses battle with ALS Phil Greco of The Odeum passed away June 20 at the age of 67

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Phil Greco, owner and president of The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, and longtime resident of Villa Park and Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at his Elmhurst home surrounded by family and loved ones on June 20, 2023. He was 67. Phil battled the devastating disease of ALS for five and one-half years with tremendous strength and courage. His optimism, wit, and humor throughout have been an inspiration to all who shared in his life.

A graduate of Marmion Military Academy and Elmhurst College (now University), he served as owner and president of The Odeum Expo Center for 40 years. The family business hosted a variety of special events including concerts, indoor soccer, corporate events, and public tradeshows. Phil loved the challenge of producing unique and complex events that were visited by more than 1.2 million visitors each year.

Through the years, Phil also remained involved with PEP Industries, a manufacturing company established by the family in 1947,

Phil was involved with many community events and organizations. He volunteered his time and expertise with the Elmhurst Summer Fest, Village of Villa Park Economic Development Committee, International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), Villa Park Chamber of Commerce, along with many other organizations and events in Villa Park and Elmhurst.

Phil played a key role in establishing the DuPage County Convention and Visitors Bureau, serving on the inaugural board of directors and continuing to serve for many years thereafter.

It was a big surprise when it was announced that The Odeum Expo Center would be hosting its 40th anniversary and Farewell Season in 2022. At that time, Phil and his sister and co-owner Sis Greco released the following statement: “We have had a lot of fun and have met fantastic and unique people from around the country, so we’ve enjoyed this business.”

Over the course of his lifetime, Phil was recognized several times for his service and generosity. Most notably, Phil, along with the Odeum and his family, were recognized by the DuPage County Board and the Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees with several Proclamations for

their investment and commitment to the community. One such contribution was the development and construction of The Great Western Trail Head Arch.

In his own fight with ALS, Phil helped fund a study with Northwestern Memorial Hospital studying the positive and clinical effects of yoga and breathing exercises on ALS patients. This study will soon be published and has already proved helpful for many patients with lung disease.

Phil leaves behind his wife, Kathleen (nee Olinger); daughter Jordan (Blake) Lejcar, granddaughter Loretta, brother Patrick Greco, Sr., and sisters Francine “Sis” Greco (Bruce Campbell) and Renee Greco, his nieces and nephews Patrick Greco Jr. (Antoinette), Carly Greco (Dave Bischoff), Shannon (Jeff) Rodenberg, Tara (Andy) Wilhoit, Colin (Taylor) Murphy, Jeff (Melissa) Schultz, and Kristen Schultz, and many great-nieces and great- nephews.

Phil loved his family, all of whom were so proud of him. He was an inspiration to all of us and will be truly missed.

Memorial donations in Phil’s name may be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation for research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital: https://events.lesturnerals.org/site/ Donation.

“ We have had a lot of fun and have met fantastic and unique people from around the country, so we’ve enjoyed this business.”

Phil Greco and co-owner Sis Greco in 2022

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Pritzker signs bills altering Illinois’ health insurance market

Legislation authorizes state-based marketplace, rate review

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week that will dramatically alter the health insurance market in Illinois.

The measures establish a statebased exchange for policies sold under the Affordable Care Act and give the Illinois Department of Insurance the authority to modify or reject proposed rate increases.

“Since day one of my administration, I’ve been committed to making health care more equitable and holistic and accessible,” Pritzker said at a bill signing ceremony in Chicago. “With these bills, we aren’t just increasing access to affordable preventative care, we’re improving the quality of life for millions who call Illinois home.”

Under the Affordable Care Act, people who are not eligible for Medicaid but who do not have access to affordable health insurance through their employer can buy subsidized policies through an online exchange operated by either the federal government or their state government.

Illinois, however, was among the states that chose not to set up its own exchange. Instead, it pays an annual fee so Illinois residents can use the federal exchange.

That will change under House Bill 579, which calls on the Department of Insurance to set up a state-based exchange that will be fully operational by 2026.

Dana Popish Severinghaus, director of the Insurance Department, said during an interview after the bill signing that having a state-based ex-

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“I think it’s ultimately our goal that Illinois consumers can have a one-stop shop where, whether they need to enroll in an ACA plan or a Medicaid plan or, you know, their family is split, we can do that in one place for them to make it as easy as possible,” she said.

Pritzker said having a state-based exchange will give Illinois the flexibility to offer more enrollment periods during the year than the federal exchange offers and to coordinate with nonprofit organizations that help people navigate the marketplace.

But perhaps more importantly, Pritzker said, it will protect Illinois consumers from any potential changes in federal policy. During the Trump administration, funding for advertising and nonprofit groups to help people sign up for insurance were slashed and the yearly number of enrollment days was cut roughly in half.

“I’m suggesting that if Joe Biden were to lose reelection to a Republican, that people nationally would lose their health care coverage or lose their access to that federal exchange, but they won’t lose access to the Illinois exchange,” Pritzker said.

Pritzker also signed House Bill 2296, which, for the first time, gives Illinois insurance regulators authority to review health insurance rate changes and, if necessary, modify or reject those proposed changes— authority that regulators in 41 other states already have.

Under the bill, beginning in 2025,

companies that offer individual and small group health insurance policies will have to submit their proposed rates for the following year to the Insurance Department, which will post those flings on its website. After a 30-day public comment period, the department will either approve, modify or reject the proposed rate changes.

The bill also calls on the department to publish an annual report on health insurance coverage, affordability and cost trends in Illinois, including such things as cost trends by major service category, including prescription drugs; utilization patterns by major service category; the impact of benefit changes; enrollment trends; and demographic shifts.

State Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, said during a separate interview before the bill signing that those changes will make the pricing of health insurance more transparent to consumers and give regulators the ability to determine whether consumers are being overcharged.

“The insurance industry, they file their plans with the Department of Insurance, and although the department goes through the actuarial process, they can’t reject a rate,” she said.

Under the new law, she said, regulators will be able to reject rates that are unreasonably high as well as rates that are so low that they could put the insurance company in financial risk.

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education, Addison School District 4, in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, that the tentative budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, is on file and conveniently available for public inspection at 222 North Kennedy Drive, Addison, Illinois. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:00 pm, on Wednesday, the 29th day of September, 2023 at the Board Room of the Board of Education, 222 North Kennedy Drive, Addison, IL 60101.

Tim Keeley

Assistant Superintendent for Business Addison School District 4 630/458-2500

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