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Cullerton replaced as Labor Committee chair Change follows federal indictment alleging embezzlement from labor union

which prosecutors allege he did little or no work for the union.

According to the indictment, Cullerton also received holiday bonuses for three years, and collected about $60,000 from January 15,

2015, through the end of January 2016.

Cullerton has denied the allegations.

“Senator Tom Cullerton is honored to serve the Illinois Senate in

any capacity requested of him,” a spokesperson for Cullerton said Aug. 6 in an emailed statement.

“As an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, he is incredibly proud to work close-

ly with our distinguished veterans.

Sen. Cullerton also vows to not let up on his work in the legislature with regards to the deadly outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in our state.”

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The next generation of caring

Kartwheels for Kids, a charity founded in 2014 by some area middle school students with a mission to feed hungry children, held a fundraising block party on Sunday, Aug. 11. Pictured are (front row, from left): Martha Miklyukh and Cece Wright; (back row): Emerson Graham, Addie Morrow, Maryalice Shockey, Emma Wheatland, Cece Lampa, Katelyn Leonard and Grace Maniola. More photos inside.

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State Sen. Tom Cullerton was replaced as chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, a move that occurred a few days after he was indicted on federal charges of embezzling money from a labor union.

According to a spokesman for the senate president’s office, the shakeup among committee chairs involves three Senate committees.

Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago, was named to replace Cullerton on the Labor Committee; Cullerton was named as the new chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee; and Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, former chair of Veterans Affairs, has been named fill Aquino’s former post as chair of the Government Accountability and Pensions Committee.

“After a discussion, it was a mutual decision that this was for the best,” John Patterson, a spokesman for Senate President John Cullerton, said in an email. Tom Cullerton, a Villa Park Democrat, is a distant cousin of the senate president, a Chicago Democrat.

On Aug. 2, Tom Cullerton, 49, was charged with 40 counts in an indictment alleging he “knowingly conspire(d)” to embezzle from the Teamsters Joint Council 25 and Teamsters Local Union 734. Cullerton is also facing one count alleging he lied on health forms.

The federal government, in court documents, claims the senator received $274,066 in salary and benefits between March 2013 and February 2016, a period of time during

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DGTT Foundation forced to cancel Freedom & Dignity Fest Event company files for bankruptcy days before event

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation announced on Wednesday, Aug. 7 that Imagine Events (a/k/a Imagn Events), the company handling event arrangements and ticket sales for the first-ever Freedom & Dignity Festival, had filed for bankruptcy.

The Festival, which was to feature a benefit performance by Toby Keith, was scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Schaumburg Boomers baseball stadium.

Proceeds from the Festival were slated to benefit Café Liberty, a culinary education program for veterans and their families. Café Liberty was spearheaded by Gibbons, who also manages the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot held annually on Thanksgiving Day. The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation regretfully informed ticketholders that the event had been canceled. For ticket-related refunds, ticketholders were advised to contact Mike Birt of Imagine Events, LLC, at (630) 414-6219. All ticketing questions should be directed to Imagn Events.

According to Gibbons, Imagn Events was to provide a country music festival that would benefit Café Liberty, a charitable arm of the Foundation, at a music venue. The Foundation licensed the use of its name and agreed that Café Liberty would be a charitable beneficiary of

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The Foundation has the best interests of veterans and their families as its central mission. It has worked for their benefit for 35 years. In 2018, Imagn Events, itself comprised of veterans, offered to provide the festival that would benefit the Foundation, specifically Café Liberty.”

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the festival. The Schaumburg Boomers baseball organization, a supporter of veterans and their families, agreed to provide the venue for the music festival.

“Imagn Events represented to us that they had the experience to stage such an event and that it would be a turn-key operation, meaning Imagn Events was fully responsible for all facets of the event including all financial obligations,” Gibbons said. “We trusted their assurances that they could deliver a successful event.”

Imagn Events requested a loan from the DGTT for $248,750, documented by a written note that was due to be paid back by August 1, 2019. They defaulted on the note.

The DGTT Foundation wired $248,750 to Madison Entertainment

in Nashville on March 1, 2019 as an initial payment to secure the artists that would be performing at the music venue with Toby Keith as the headliner. Online ticket sales opened on April 19, 2019.

“Periodic conference calls assured us that everything was going according to plan,” said Gibbons.

“We trusted their assurances, as this was the first event of its kind for our foundation.”

When tickets sales were questioned, Imagn Events assured everyone they were “on pace” for an event of this type.

The Foundation was able to secure sponsors for two suites, one for $50,000, another for $15,000, for which the Foundation paid the full $65,000 in advance to Imagn Events, which they requested in order to pay

for expenses.

On a conference call that took place just five days before the event, Gibbons was told to give another $406,250 or the event would be canceled.

“This was not a part of our original contract, nor was the Foundation in a financial position to agree to their ultimatum of $406,250,” Gibbons said.

“When we looked at the … numbers … the Foundation determined that Imagn Events was not in a position to stage the concert.”

Contract terminated, tickets still sold On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Foundation terminated the agreement with Imagn Events, but unfortunately, Imagn Events continued to sell tickets, Gibbons said.

“Over a 24-hour period, the Schaumburg Boomers and the Foundation worked tirelessly together to salvage the music festival, with each entity considering taking on or continuing to take significant losses to adjust matters,” he said. “The Foundation continued to believe in the event and the venue. However, the operational hurdles remaining and the limits facing the Foundation as a result of loans made to Imagn to allow the booking of the performers, prevented the Foundation from saving the event, despite our very best efforts and cooperation from the Boomers.”

On Wednesday, Aug. 7, Imagn

Events filed for bankruptcy.

“The Foundation has the best interests of veterans and their families as its central mission,” Gibbons said.

“It has worked for their benefit for 35 years. In 2018, Imagn Events, itself comprised of veterans, offered to provide the festival that would benefit the Foundation, specifically Café Liberty.

“When Imagn Events failed to perform and told the Foundation that it was unable to perform, the Foundation realized not only its longstanding reputation was at issue but also that the circumstances posed risk to hard working people, law enforcement and ticketholders.

“The decision not to proceed was a difficult decision. The Foundation remained hopeful that the event would lead to a significant donation benefitting those it serves.”

For ticket-related refunds, contact Mike Birt of Imagn Events, LLC, at (630) 414-6219. As of Aug. 7, tickets had been sold via EventSprout amounting to $287,223. Other tickets were sold on Groupon, but those numbers are not yet known.

“We sincerely hope that all ticket holders are refunded but that is out of our control,” Gibbons said.

At present, all ticket revenue and funds remitted to Imagn Events have yet to be accounted for by them. At present, Gibbons said, the Foundation’s financial outlay and potential losses are in excess of $340,000.

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County-wide crime task force formed Consolidation will replace two other crime agencies

On Wednesday, Aug. 7, law enforcement officials from throughout DuPage County, including State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Sheriff James Mendrick and nearly two dozen local police chiefs, announced the formation of a new county-wide task force charged with leading investigations into serious crimes, critical incidents and other law enforcement endeavors.

The County’s new Metropolitan Emergency Response & Investigation Team (MERIT) is the brainchild of leadership of the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force, the DuPage Felony Investigative Assistance Team and the DuPage County Association of Chiefs of Police who recognized the benefit of consolidating both task force entities into a single county-wide effort that will now include the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. The new task force will replace both the Major Crimes Task Force and the Felony Investigative Assistance Team.

Membership to MERIT is limited to law enforcement agencies in DuPage County.

Information about finances available online Illinois residents will soon have a clearer picture of the state’s finances thanks to the efforts of State Sen. Tom Cullerton.

Signed into law Wednesday, Aug. 7, House Bill 313 requires the Illinois comptroller’s website to display the amounts and dates of expenditures by state agencies to vendors, the salaries of each state employee and graphical data whenever possible.

“Illinois taxpayers have a right to know how their money is spent,” Cullerton said. “While this online database provides residents with an excellent resource, this legislation will expand the scope of the website to create an even clearer picture of the state’s finances.”

The website currently shows all of the state financial records and reports, with the same up-to-date numbers and information that are used by the comptroller’s office in carrying out its constitutional duties, including employee salaries. Cullerton urges Illinois residents to visit illinoiscomptroller.gov/financial-data/ state-expenditures/employee-salary-database to inspect state revenues, expenses, contracts and salaries.

In addition to increasing transparency about individual employee salaries, the new law will also extend to information about private-sector firms that seek contracts from the state.

“Our goal is to ensure this comprehensive financial database gives taxpayers an up-to-date and reliable method to inspect state revenues and expenditures to improve fiscal transparency in our state,” Cullerton said.

The bipartisan legislation passed the General Assembly with unanimous support and goes into effect immediately.

MERIT will be comprised of 11 operational components as follows: • Crisis Negotiations • SWAT • K-9 response • Major Crash Reconstruction • Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) • Planned Events • Crime Scene Investigation • Computer Forensics • Investigations • Major Crimes

• Intelligence “The consolidation of these agencies into one central task force makes perfect sense and will further advance our commitment to public safety,” Berlin said. “By pooling our resources, we will be able to dedicate the best of the best to any situation that may be beyond the ability of one particular community to respond to effectively in terms of expertise, manpower and/ or equipment available at any given time.”

MERIT activations are considered of the highest priority and will take precedence over normal duty assignments. Any patrol officer from a member of MERIT will have the authority to request activation of a MERIT component. Upon request of MERIT activation, the component commander will review the request and, if appropriate, authorize activation of the component.

MERIT will be governed by a 12-member Executive Board.

Secretary of State continues message for organ donation

Secretary of State Jesse White hosted the National Minority Donor Awareness Week event “Wave Away the Waiting” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities. White was joined by donor recipients and families.

“We are working together to end the wait for those in need of organ donation,” said White. “Unfortunately, minorities are in great need of organ transplants, yet they donate at a lower rate. I encourage everyone to register to become an organ/tissue donor to help give the gift of life to someone in need.”

Nationally, people of color comprise 59 percent of the waiting list for organ transplants; however, this year they accounted for only 33 percent of those who donated organs, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.

According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network:

• Currently there are 1,464 African Americans on the waiting list, but in 2018 only 153 African Americans became donors.

• There are 823 Hispanic Americans on the waiting list, but last year only 137 Hispanic Americans became donors.

• There are 237 Asian Americans on the waiting list, but only 27 Asian Americans became organ donors in 2018.

In Illinois, 6.7 million people are registered as organ/tissue donors, yet there are approximately 4,700 people waiting for transplants.

People of color are disproportionately affected by illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes, which can lead to the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant, increasing the number of patients on the organ transplant waiting list, according to United Network for Organ Sharing.

On Jan. 1, 2018 a new law spear-

headed by White went into effect allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register to become organ/tissue donors.

To date, more than 70,000 teens have registered.

Dozens of volunteers participated in the event, which was held on the plaza of the James R. Thompson Center in recognition of the awareness week, Aug. 1-7. Vicki Walker, a donor mom, spoke at the event along with Kim Gosell, a three-time kidney recipient and Freddy Perez, a heart recipient. A registration table was available at the “Wave Away the Waiting” event for people to join the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. The Jesse White Tumbling Team also performed.

Illinoisans can register with the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Registry online at LifeGoesOn.com, by calling 1-800-2102106 or by visiting their local Driver Services facility.

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

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison Aug. 8 Osbaldo Garcia-Gomez, 30, of Addison, was charged with a hit and run accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance in the 1-100 block of N. Church at around 5:14 p.m.

Aug. 7 A 24-year-old Addison woman was charged with domestic battery in the 800 block of College Blvd. at around 8:23 p.m. Police said the suspect pushed and grabbed victim, causing injury to victim’s arms and neck.

Aug. 6 Adam J. Auriene, 29, of Lombard, was charged with five counts of burglary in the 400 block of S. Yale Ave. at around 1:08 a.m. Police said Auriene entered victims’ vehicles without permission.

Aug. 5 Police said an officer responded to the Lockport Police Department at around 4:40 a.m. to transport and process Marco A. Arreola, 25 of Berwyn, who had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for criminal damage to property.

Police said Crystal Chavez, 35, of Addison, had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for battery in the 8300 block of Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, at around 11:43 a.m.

Aug. 4 Xavier J. Lopez, 20, of Addison, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 800 block of College Blvd. at around 2:35 p.m.

A 25-year-old Addison man was

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charged with domestic battery in the 300 block of S. Hale at around 4:18 a.m. Police said the suspect shoved a victim to the ground, causing her to fall on top of a toy horse, injuring her left rib cage area, and slammed the rear apartment door on victim’s arm, injuring her forearm.

Aug. 3 Nemer M. Mohammad, 44, of Schiller Park, was charged with fleeing and eluding and driving while license revoked near St. Charles and Oakland at around 9:51 p.m.

A 35-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery and unlawful interference of reporting a domestic in the 800 block of S. Addison at around 12:59 a.m. Police said the suspect pushed a victim to the ground, which caused a scratch to her face, and took the victim’s phone preventing her from calling 9-1-1.

ment were reported at the following locations between the above dates: the 200 block of N. Third, the 300 block of N. Iowa, the Iowa Community Center, Jefferson Pool and the 300 block of N. Harvard.

In each case, graffiti was spray painted on buildings, fences, a dumpster and a pole.

Aug. 1 Michele V. Broviak, 56, of Lombard, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident in the 300 block of W. North at around 3:45 p.m.

A stolen vehicle was reported in the 200 block of W. St. Charles at around 12:58 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a white Ford pickup that was parked in the lot.

July 31 A 53-year-old Villa Park woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of S. Villa Park Riverside at around 7:39 p.m.

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Illinois leaders: Keep Blagojevich in prison from the

Durkin says president ‘politically driven’ by anti-federal government sentiment LOMBARDIAN/VILLA PARK R ferent levels of corruption which the for decades” and a commutation “just

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Illinois political leaders from both parties on Aug. 8 said former Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich should remain in prison despite Republican U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that he was considering commuting the sentence of the ex-governor.

Trump reportedly made his remarks on Air Force One Aug. 7, saying Blagojevich has “been in jail for seven years over a phone call where nothing happens.”

“I would think that there have been many politicians—I’m not one of them by the way—that have said a lot worse over the phone,” Trump said, according to Politico. “I thought he was treated unbelievably unfairly. … And a lot of people thought it was unfair, like a lot of other things—and it was the same gang, the [former FBI Director James] Comey gang and all these sleazebags that did it.”

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, a Western Springs Republican, said Trump’s words were “politically driven” and “part of a theme” of the president aiming his actions at “certain groups in the United States who don’t believe in the federal government.”

“He specifically mentioned the former FBI director, and, you know, somehow blaming him for this overreach by the FBI and Department of Justice is just wrong for those of us who lived through this,” Durkin said.

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former governor was convicted of.”

Blagojevich began serving a 14year federal prison sentence in 2012.

He was convicted on 11 criminal counts related to his effort to sell the former U.S. Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama when he became president.

Blagojevich was also convicted on six counts related to campaign contribution shakedowns, including one count which said he essentially tried to trade $8 million in added state funding to pediatric specialists for a $25,000 campaign donation from a hospital CEO. In 2015, five of those counts were thrown out in appellate courts, although his 14-year sentence was reimposed months later.

Durkin said Trump’s comments attributing Blagojevich’s misdeeds to “a phone call where nothing happened” was a misrepresentation of the facts, and said talk of a commutation sends the wrong message to the American public.

“It just sends the message that if you become a folk hero within the eyes of the president, and the president wants to use this as an example of why he doesn’t like James Comey, it doesn’t seem to be what the founding fathers believed that the executive power should be about,” he said.

He said Blagojevich’s conviction “goes to the heart of the problems that we’ve experienced in state government

gives you the signal that corruption is not that bad.”

Speaking at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Aug. 8, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Blagojevich should serve his full sentence.

“I think President Trump has some pretty important things that he ought to be dealing with, not the least of which is the mindless killings over the last weekend, gun safety, I wish he’d focus on that. Governor Blagojevich should remain in prison,” Pritzker said.

Both Pritzker and Trump have a history with the disgraced former governor.

During Pritzker’s successful 2018 gubernatorial campaign, audio tapes of Pritzker and Blagojevich surfaced in which the two men can be heard discussing who should be appointed to Obama’s vacated Senate seat. Those recordings were obtained by an FBI wiretap via the corruption investigation during Blagojevich’s governorship which led to his eventual convictions. They were later published by the Chicago Tribune.

Pritzker was never charged with any wrongdoing by the FBI and the phone recording did not implicate him in any of Blagojevich’s crimes. The Blagojevich tapes did, however, force Pritzker to apologize for comments he made about former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones, calling the African American leader too “crass” for an appointment to the vacant U.S. Senate seat.

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Conroy appointed to Task Force on Property Tax Relief In continuance of her fight to lower property taxes, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, was appointed to serve on the newly created Property Task Relief Task Force to find effective ways to combat skyrocketing property taxes.

“It is unacceptable that working families and seniors in my community struggle to stay in their homes due to out of control property taxes,” she said. “We must be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars and find real solutions to lower their tax burden.

I’ve worked to reduce the tax burden on local families by passing legislation making DuPage County a leader in local government consolidation to reduce the cost of government.”

Conroy voted to pass Senate Bill 1932, which created the Property Tax Relief Task Force, a bipartisan delegation tasked with determining

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Conroy has long been an advocate for responsible spending of taxpayer dollars by reducing the size of government and increasing efficiency through local government consolidation. She will bring this perspective to the table to advocate for solutions to incentivize efficiency and bring relief to middle-class homeowners.

“We need to take a comprehensive look at the property tax system as a whole if we are going to find solutions that give meaningful property tax relief to working families and seniors,” Conroy added. “I look forward to working in a bipartisan manner with the members of the task force to empower taxpayers.”

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Addison Art Guild announces program

Mary Dorrell, Being Gallery, ‘Competition Ready’ coming Sept. 12

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Mary Dorrell studied broadcast journalism and worked as an intern at WGN news, writing for television and radio; all the while continuing with art studies in batik which she sold in Chicago area art shows and festivals.

Dorrell earned a Certificate in Painting from School of The Art Institute of Chicago and the Art House.

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing Studying with Rebecca George owner of The Art House in Chicago, Dorrell spent several years develEvery shot is an ace! All funds raised at this year’s K4K block paroping her style, drawing upon tech- ty will be donated to the Kidz Express program in Chicago’s Austin Salma Fitzgerald kicks a soccer ball at the ‘Score for More’ net. niques used in batik and watercolor neighborhood to provide hot meals for hungry children.

Kartwheels for Kids raises money to fight childhood hunger. to create her unique approach to surface and materials. Accepting an Artist- In-Residence position at Petrified Forest National Park in 2015, Dorrell embraced that opportunity to combine adventure and painting.

Dorrell continues, “My family portraits are deeply personal and represent only a portion of my passion for painting.” She donates a few portraits each year to a non-profit organization called, “Hearts Apart.” They serve families of deployed military, families in cancer treatment and children ready for a forever home.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. in room 1301 A & B at the Addison Village Hall on the second Thursday of the month from September through May unless otherwise stated. Please view their website and facebook for more information.

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The Addison Community Blood Program announces the next Community Blood Drive on Sunday Sept. 1 held at St. Philip the Apostle Church Gym at 1223 Holtz Ave. Addison from 7:30 to 1 p.m. One pint of blood can save the lives of three people. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome as well. Eat well, stay hydrated and wear something that allows easy access to your arm. For information or an appointment, call Judy 630-6281959.

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Rock ‘N Wheels welcomes Starship, Fortunate Sons tribute to Credence Clearwater Revival!

Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” Thursday concert and festival series continues Aug. 15 with “Remembering Woodstock Night, a 50-year Lookback.” Headlining the night is Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. Admission is free and the venue opens at 6 p.m. Fortunate Sons performs at 6:30 p.m. and Starship at 7:30 p.m. on the 95.9 The River Stage.

Classic car, bike show opens at 6 p.m.

Come out for the Bike and Car Show held in conjunction with the free concert in the park. If you have a custom, classic or antique car or bike, show it off, where Army Trail Road dead ends into Lake Street.

The street opens at 6 p.m. and closes when capacity is reached. Space is limited so come early. No preregistering is required just make sure your car is show worthy.

While visiting, guests can choose from nine food vendors with items for $5 or less. While enjoying the Village Green, walk over to our Historical Museum and Craft Fair. A list of all menus and upcoming concerts can be found at ithappensinaddison.com.

More about the band Mickey Thomas joined Jefferson Starship in 1979. Mickey’s voice had become legendary after recording “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” with the Elvin Bishop Band and he was planning to pursue a solo career. Jefferson Starship quickly proved to be the right decision as they recorded their first hit, “Jane”, almost immediately after getting together.

In 1985, Starship released the album that would come to define the eighties, Knee Deep in the Hoopla. Featuring two #1 hits – “We Built this City” and “Sara” – the album reached #7 on Billboard and went platinum.

Starship followed-up their initial success with another #1 single, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” featured on the soundtrack for Mannequin. As Starship continued to reach the top of the charts, MTV infiltrated pop culture and the band released videos for all of their hits that are still popular today. Starship music is featured in the soundtracks for “Rock of Ages,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Skeleton Twins,” and most recently on the popular TV series “Glee”.

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Higher education officials say guardianship scam is not widespread problem

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Officials from several public universities in Illinois told a panel of state lawmakers Aug. 8 they do not believe there is widespread abuse of court-ordered guardianships that have enabled some students from wealthy backgrounds to obtain need-based student financial aid.

“We don’t believe that this is a wide national scandal,” Andy Borst, director of undergraduate admissions at the University of Illinois, said during a special hearing in Chicago. “We saw something happening that we felt wasn’t right and we wanted to bring it to light as much as possible and correct it.”

Borst said he first became aware of the practice in May 2018 when he received a call from a high school guidance counselor asking why a particular student was being offered a university-funded scholarship that is normally reserved for students with significant financial needs.

After further review, he said, officials determined the student’s parents were still providing financial support, and the student’s financial aid package was adjusted. He said the university also forwarded the information to the U.S. Department of Education’s inspector general as well as the Illinois attorney general’s office.

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But in the fall of 2018, he said, he received another call from a different high school counselor describing a similar situation involving another student. That prompted a review of all students at the university who had indicated on their financial aid application forms that they were in a guardianship arrangement.

“This led to the discovery of a number of other instances of this ethically questionable maneuver,” Borst said.

Since then, Borst said, the University of Illinois has put a number of procedures in place to prevent similar abuses, and it has referred additional cases to the U.S. Department of Education and the state attorney general for further investigation.

But Michelle Trame, director of student financial aid at the university, said her office has the ability to adjust only financial aid awards that come directly from the university, and it has no authority to adjust federal aid such as Pell grants or state-based aid like the Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants, all of which are determined based on information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA form.

“Again, we want to be clear that this practice appears to be legal, and we have no authority to deny these students MAP or federal aid to which they are eligible according to their FAFSA and the formula set by their funding agency,” Trame said.

The problems at the University of Illinois became public when ProPublica Illinois, a nonprofit investigative news organization, published a story July 29 suggesting there may have been as many as 40 such cases, mainly from upscale communities in the north Chicago suburbs of Lake County.

By placing their teenage children in the custody of a guardian, the students were legally able to declare themselves financially independent from their parents, thereby qualifying for need-based financial aid.

But while the practice appears to have happened several times at the University of Illinois, officials from other universities said they have seen no indication of it happening at their schools.

“I can tell you that I have seen no indication of families having intentionally changed legal guardianship for financial aid purposes,” said Terri Hare, financial aid director at Western Illinois University.

Officials at Southern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Eastern Illinois University and Northeastern Illinois University all said substantially the same thing.

Lawmakers, meanwhile, appeared unsure about how to prevent such abuses from happening in the future.

While some suggested imposing tighter controls on financial aid applications, others suggested the problem might be the skyrocketing cost of higher education.

“A system that drives families to cheat is a broken system,” said Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, chair of the House Higher Education Committee.

The concern for many lawmakers is that by tightening rules on financial aid or guardianship could end up hurting those children who need those services the most.

Borst and Michelle Trame, director of student financial aid at the University of Illinois, offered three recommendations they said would make it easier for school officials to catch potentially fraudulent financial aid applications.

Those included re-evaluating the

state’s guardianship laws; giving school financial aid officials more authority to adjust financial aid packages downward, based on reasonable information they have that might not be reflected in their FAFSA form; licensing and regulating independent education consultants who advise students on how to maximize their financial aid awards; and investing more of the state’s education budget hiring high school guidance counselors.

Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, the Republican spokesperson on the higher education budget committee, said he believes the problem is rooted in something that state government might have little ability to influence.

“I think we find ourselves in uncharted waters here,” Brady said, “and I don’t know, as well-intended as all of us are on this committee, … how we get to a point where we legislate moral and ethical behavior.”

Medicaid managed care reforms signed into law

By Peter Hancock

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Aug. 5 that people applying for Medicaid benefits in Illinois will see those applications processed more quickly, and health care providers will be paid more promptly, under a comprehensive reform bill now signed into law.

“This legislation launches one of the most aggressive, cross-agency efforts in Illinois history to expand health care access and to eliminate the multi-year Medicaid backlog once and for all,” Pritzker said during a bill-signing ceremony in Chicago.

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

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Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool. Convenient to $369,900 NEW PRICE!

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Here’s the house you’ve been waiting for to hit the market! Nothing to do but back up the moving truck. Center of town 2-story home in pristine, move-in ready condition. Over 4,300 SF of beautifully finished living space. Open kitchen, huge island, granite counters, & SS appliances.

Open family room w/ gas fireplace. Formal dining, bright living room, powder room, & laundry/mudroom. 4 beds up, huge master suite w/ spa bath & large WIC, custom closets in all bedrooms. Finished basement, professionally landscaped, paver patio, pergola & playset. 2 car garage. Hawthorne GS, Sandburg JRHS, & York HS $695,000

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Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool.

Convenient to expressways & major shopping centers. Updated kitchen & baths, HW floors throughout. Newer complete tear-off roof, siding, high efficiency dual zone furnace, water heater, central air conditioning, dishwasher, & dryer.

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In-town beautifully updated 3 bed/2.1 bath townhome just steps to Restaurants, Metra Train, Wilder Park, Award-Winning Library/ Museums & Elmhurst College. $100k in updates include luxurious custom kitchen (2016) with Jenn-Air/Bosch appliances & Cambria quartz counters. Master bath (2019) features oversized shower and exquisite tile work. Light-filled open floor plan featuring family room with 11ft ceilings that opens up to large deck, spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, and large unfinished basement that could turn into your dream man cave/rec room/play room. $505,000

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320 S Kenilworth Avenue

Welcome to 320 S Kenilworth, a classic English Tudor set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and awardwinning schools. Designed with the materials and attention to $1,225,000

NEW PRICE! 320 S Kenilworth Avenue Welcome to 320 S Kenilworth, a classic English Tudor set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and award-winning schools. Designed with the materials and attention to detail expected with this architecture, the owners have pulled off an exceptional expansion and restoration of this timeless home. All the modern amenities were put into place – multi-zone HVAC, chef’s kitchen with high-grade SS appliances, Pella windows, master suite with spa bath, heated floors, heated sunroom, 2nd floor laundry, and attached 2.5 car heated garage. In keeping with the home’s original character, you will find vaulted barreled ceilings with wood beams, an impeccably maintained slate roof, restored original doors, exquisite millwork, custom built-in’s, 3 fireplaces, french doors, a vined courtyard, two 2nd story balconies and multiple paver brick seating areas overlooking lush, professionally landscaped grounds. $1,225,000 Market Square Townhome

Set in the epicenter of Elmhurst’s City Centre and walkable to everything. The main level living space offers all hardwood floors and an open layout with a large living room with has fireplace, powder room, eat in kitchen, peninsula island, and $499,900 Downtown Elmhurst

Set in the epicenter of Elmhurst’s City Centre and walkable to everything. The main level living space offers all hardwood floors and an open layout with a large living room with has fireplace, powder room, eat in kitchen, peninsula island, and deck for entertaining. Upstairs: large master with a spacious master bath and closets, 2nd bedroom with full bath, and laundry. Ground level offers access to your attached 2 car garage and a walkout family room with sliding doors flowing to a paver brick seating area. The basement can function as an office, workout room, or 3rd bedroom. $499,900

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Red-brick Georgian in sought after south Elmhurst location just steps from the IL Prairie Path & the York/Vallette Business District. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage with screened in porch overlooking large, fenced in backyard. Home has vinyl $399,000

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Hospital, clinic welcome new professionals Kathryn Pardue, Au.D, an audiologist, has joined Elmhurst Clinic.

Dr. Pardue is currently accepting new patients offices at Elmhurst Clinic, 1200 S. York St., Suite 4180 in Elmhurst. To schedule an appointment, call (331) 221-9004.

Sakeena Haq, DPM and Kenneth Zygmunt, DPM, who specialize in podiatry, have also joined ElKathryn Sakeena Kenneth Gerald Michael Anastasia mhurst Clinic. Both are accepting Pardue, Au.D Haq, DPM Zygmunt, DPM Lynch, MD Palash, DO Munoz new patients at Elmhurst Clinic’s Dr. Lynch is accepting patients at new office location in Naperville at EEHealth.org/find-a-doctor or call geon, and Michael Palash, DO, family medicine physician, have Elmhurst Clinic’s offices at 1200 S. 552 S. Washington St., Suite 116. (630) 983-5694.

Gerald Lynch, MD, general sur- joined Edward-Elmhurst Health.

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Lake St., Suite 230 in Oak Park.

Dr. Michael Palash, a board certified family medicine physician, is accepting patients at Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group’s office at 932 Lake St., Suite 300 in Oak Park.

Dr. Anastasia Munoz, a board-certified family medicine physician, is accepting new patients at Elmhurst Clinic’s offices at 303 W. Lake St., Suite 200 in Addison. For an appointment, visit EEHealth.org/find-a-doctor or call (331) 221-9001.

Military vehicle ‘convoy’ to stop at Cantigny The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park is planning a warm welcome for more than 50 historic military vehicles and their owners on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Their visit is part of a two-day stop in DuPage County during the 2019 Transcontinental Motor Convoy, sponsored by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA).

The convoy—beginning Aug. 11 in Washington, D.C., and ending in San Francisco on Sept. 14—commemorates the 100th anniversary of the U.S.

Army’s first motor convoy across the United States in 1919, along the famed Lincoln Highway.

“We began a partnership with MVPA back in 2009 when the 90th anniversary convoy stopped here on its way to California,” said Ian Richardson, historic vehicles program director for the First Division Museum. “They were so impressed with how we treated them that this time around, a decade later, they’re making a multi-day stop in Wheaton, specifically to enjoy the museum and the park. The MVPA has

been good to the museum, contributing to the success of our own historic vehicle fleet.”

The restored vehicles will be staged at Cantigny Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 20. Visitors are invited to come see them and interact with their owners, most of whom are veterans and collect military vehicles as a hobby.

As MVPA members, they enjoy educating the public on the importance of the vehicles during their time in national service.

One of the vehicles on exhibit will be the First Division Museum’s own World War I “Liberty Truck,” which joined the museum’s fleet in 2018 following a lengthy restoration process.

The truck is not in the convoy, but it does run—one of the few models of its kind that still function.

“The convoy participants are eager to tour the museum and I know a few are especially excited to see the Liberty Truck,” Richardson said.

Members of MVPA conduct convoys of various lengths throughout the

year. Transcontinental convoys are uncommon and require many local support teams along the 3,200-mile route.

Cantigny is pitching in by donating fuel for each historic vehicle and meals for the owners and their families.

The convoy riders will camp at the DuPage County Fairgrounds for two nights. Those who want to see the vehicles but are unable to visit Cantigny can stop by the fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 21, a convoy rest day. The vehicles resume their cross-country journey at 7 a.m. on Aug. 22.

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Senior Lifestyle Expo coming to Drury Lane The Agency on Aging Northeastern Illinois is hosting the 24th Annual Senior Lifestyle Expo on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Owing to its longtime popularity, some 4,000 attendees are expected to join in on entertainment, historical presentations and much more at this year’s Expo.

There will be games, food, attractions, educational seminars, health and wellness screenings and, most importantly, the largest gathering of

exhibitors in the area. The Senior Lifestyle Expo provides the ultimate marketplace showcasing all of the best places, products, services and specialties available specifically to older adults.

For more information, visit SeniorLifestyleExpo.org or call (630) 293-5990. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SeniorLifestyleExpo!

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Municipalities can do more with hotel/motel taxes

Legislation to allow local governments to use hotel tax revenues to promote economic development was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing “This legislation provides a smart solution to help fund much-needed infrastructure improvement projects and Brady Hunia, 7, at the ‘Hockey for Hunger’ event. Kartwheels for Kids was founded in 2014 and raised invest in new economic development more than $20,000 towards food programs. initiatives,” said State Rep. Terra Cos-

He shoots, he scores

ta Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) who backed the bill.

Senate Bill 1217 will allow local governments in DuPage County to invest a portion of hotel tax revenues on capital infrastructure or economic development projects. Previously, hotel tax revenues were restricted to promoting tourism and conventions within each hotel’s home municipality.

Community calendar

Thursday, Aug. 15 Board Game Blast at the Library From 4-4:45 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, play your favorite board games and learn about some new ones. For all ages. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

Monday, Aug. 19 • Monday Meditation at the Library From 7-8 p.m. at the Adult Programming room at the Addison Public Library, Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique to experience inner peace and balance. No physical exercises, postures or special clothing is required. Class participants will meditate while seated on a chair.

Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630458-3320.

• Between the Lines at the Addison Park District From 10-11 a.m. at the Addison Park District, meet to discuss recent fiction and non-fiction books each month. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• Stories at Panera From 2:30-3:30 p.m., would you like to introduce your child to a new environment? Join us at Panera, located at 1600 W. Lake St. in Addison as we bring stories out into the community. Sing songs, make something creative, and enjoy a light snack provided

by Panera. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with adults. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• Crafty Crew at the Library Why craft alone? Bring your own project to work on and meet other crafters from 7-9 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-458-3320.

Tuesday, Aug. 20 Gaming for Seniors at the Library Drop in from 2-4 p.m. at the Addison Public Library’s Adult Program Room for an afternoon of contemporary board games. Learn a new game or bring your own. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 • How to Use Hoopla to Watch, Listen and Read at the Addison Public Library From 7-8 p.m. at the Addiso Public Library’s Adult Program Room, access movies, music, books, audiobooks, comics and TV shows from your computer, tablet, or phone. Your library is available 24/7! Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• Get Your Art on at the Library From 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, enjoy an evening of art using recycled books. Recommended for ages 6-and-up. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-458-3320.

Thursday, Aug. 22 Chair Yoga at the Library From 1-2 p.m. at the Addison Public Library’s Adult Program Room, a certified yoga instructor will guide you through one of the gentlest forms of yoga, emphasizing breath awareness and relaxation. No prior yoga experience is necessary to participate in this class. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 Giving Crafts at the Library From 2-4 p.m. both days at the Addison Public Library, create a project that will be donated to a local organization. All ages are welcome. Info: ad-

disonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

lic Library, Tron is about a programmer who hacks into an evil computer and joins forces with the manifestations of video game programs to liberate the mainframe from the forces of the despotic MCP! Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-4583320.

Sunday, Aug. 25 Excel 101 at the Library From 3-4:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library’s Adult Program Room, learn how to insert a table, input data, add basic math functions, save, and print spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. In this class, we’ll Ongoing events use Excel to format a personal bud- • Chess club at the get. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call Library through Aug. 26 630-458-3320.

Every Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Addison Public Library Monday, Aug. 26 through Aug. 26, you’re invited to How to Grow and Harvest drop in and Learn tricks and techHerbs at the Library niques for competitive chess with Learn how to grow your own our expert instructor. Both beginherbs and harvest them to use in the ners and masters welcome. Recomkitchen from 7-8 p.m. in the Large mended for grades 4-8. Info: addiMeeting Room of the Addison Pub- sonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320. lic Library. We’ll also explore how to dry flowers for potpourri and • Make a Robot: Spout at the dried flower arrangements. Limited Library through Aug. 20 to 15 people. Info: addisonlibrary.

We will learn how to make a org or call 630-458-3320. small moving robot named Spout from 10 a.m.-12 noon every TuesTuesday, Aug. 27 day through Aug. 20 at the Addison Resume Writing at the Library Public Library’s Creative Studio.

Writing a resume has changed and All materials will be provided by they are not a one-size-fits all. Write the library. Registration for the first a resume to sell your skills, abilities class automatically registers you for and knowledge, to get the attention the series. of the recruiter, and get past the applicant tracking system. Learn how • Get your high school to fill gaps and format your resume diploma The Addison Public Library is for the modern job search from 6-8 p.m. in the in the Adult Program- now offering adults the opportuniming Room of the Addison Public ty to earn an accredited high school Library. Info: addisonlibrary.org or diploma and career certificate online call 630-458-3320. through a new program, Career Online High School (COHS). The liWednesday, Aug. 28 brary is providing a limited number Cult Movie Night: of free scholarships to qualified adult Tron at the Library learners who are looking to advance From 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Large their careers, prepare for workMeeting Room of the Addison Pub- force entry, or continue their educa-

tion. You must live in Addison and be 21 or older. Call 630-458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary.org.

• Political Discussion Group every first Wednesday of the month at the Library The Political Discussion Group meets every first Wednesday of the month from 7-8 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza.

Political conversations don’t have to be scary! We talk about the biggest news stories of each month in a safe space. Check the online calendar for monthly topics. Articles can be found two weeks before the discussion either below or at the Adult Services Desk. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• North Suburban Carvers Club meetings Meetings for the North Suburban Carvers Club are held the first and third Mondays of each month at the Deer Grove Nature Center (The Bensenville Park District building), 1000 W. Wood St. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Beginning and experienced carvers share and learn sharpening skills, techniques and designs in a very informal but informative setting.

Visitors of all ages are welcome to attend all meetings, or contact Paul Gratzke at 847-606-2660.

• Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) meet each month Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst, starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 or wow.cfsites.org.

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New Gaming Board chairman vows credibility, integrity

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The new chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board said Thursday he has no illusions about how tough of a job lies ahead.

“We all know that those tasks are substantial. In ordinary times our work would be challenging, but these are not ordinary times,” Schmadeke said as he opened his first meeting as head of the state’s gambling regulatory agency.

Earlier this year, the General Assembly passed the largest expansion of legal gambling in state history. It authorized the construction of up to six new casinos in the state, including one in Chicago, as well as legalized sports betting.

Revenue from those activities is earmarked for a massive, $45 billion capital improvements program,

Public Notices To: Paul Hinds, County Clerk of DuPage County; Eileen Reese, Executor of the Estate of Audrey Reese; Patricia Ludlow; Washington Condominium Homeowners’ Association; Shirley L. Reese; Otto C. Stephanie Jr., Attorney for the Estate of Audrey Reese; Connie Fenicle; Cynthia Reese; Laura Reese Bostick; Unknown Occupants; Unknown Owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate.

Tax Deed No. 2019TX000008 Filed 07/17/2019 TAKE NOTICE County of DuPage Date Premises Sold November 17, 2016 Certificate No. 01253 Sold for General Taxes of 2015 Warrant No. None Installment No. None THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 530 E. Highland Ave., #G10, Villa Park, IL 60181 Legal Description or Property Index No. 06-10-224-027 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 17, 2019.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 17, 2019.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Wheaton, Illinois, on December 3, 2019 at 9:00 am in room 2011 at 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 17, 2019 by applying to the County Clerk of DuPage County, Illinois, at the Office of the County Clerk in Wheaton, Illinois.

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branded as “Rebuild Illinois.”

But Schmadeke said it will be successful only if the new, expanded gambling industry in Illinois has public trust and confidence.

“Maintaining that confidence must undergird everything we do,” Schmadeke said. “Achieving and preserving the integrity of the gaming industry in Illinois will be at the heart of my tenure on this board, and based upon what I know I believe that also applies to the board as a whole and to the staff. We will undertake our responsibility as effectively and as efficiently as possible, but we will not compromise on issues of integrity.”

Gov. J.B. Pritzker named Schmadeke to head the gaming board July 29. He was partner-in-charge at the Springfield office of the law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP. Before joining that firm in 2003, he held a number of positions in state government, including general counsel to the Illinois state comptroller and chief of the General Law Bureau in

the Illinois attorney general’s office.

Pritzker also named Anthony Garcia, an attorney for Boeing Co., to serve as a member of the board.

The Gaming Board is a five-member body appointed by the governor, subject to Senate confirmation. It has general authority to implement the state’s gaming laws, including the granting and revocation of gaming licenses, approving the sale or transfer of gaming establishments, and enacting regulations that govern the industry.

In his remarks to the board, Schmadeke said the expansion of legal gambling is intended to serve three purposes—“assisting economic development, promoting Illinois tourism and increasing state and local government revenue.”

“The governor and General Assembly have recognized, however, that these goals only can be achieved if the public has confidence and trust in the credibility and integrity of the gaming operations in this state,” he said.

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Sports

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A memorable season as a swimmer and a coach Willowbrook graduate enjoyed a busy summer before heading to Purdue University

By Chris Fox VILLA PARK REVIEW STAFF REPORTER

Elissa Haake completed her Lombard Waves swimming career by piling up victories in the recent DuPage Swim and Dive Conference Red Division “A” Meet.

Haake, who swam with the Waves for seven seasons, won two individual events and swam on two winning relay teams in the 15-18 girls division at the July 27 meet. She helped Lombard win the championship in the four-team meet. The Waves accumulated 817 team points at the meet. Roselle finished second with 779 points.

In addition to swimming with the Waves in 2019, Haake spent the season as one of the program’s assistant coaches.

“I forgot how much I love swimming,” said Haake in reflecting on her first season as a coach. “You can get caught up with times and cuts and the results on the scoreboard. The younger kids do it because they love it. This year made me remember that swimming is supposed to be fun.”

In recent years, Haake and Lombard head coach Pam Forsberg discussed the possibility of a future coaching opportunity. This spring, Forsberg informed Haake that a position was available during the Waves’ 2019 season.

Haake interviewed for the position and was offered the job.

“I was just so excited,” said Haake, who graduated from Willowbrook High School in May. “It was a crazy summer. There were some really hard days, but I loved every second of

it.”

Haake, who recently departed for Purdue University, where she will be a member of the women’s swim team, would typically be in the pool by 4:30 a.m. this summer. She practiced with her club team—Hinsdale Swim Club— from 4:30 to 7 a.m. before heading to Paradise Bay Water Park for the Waves’ 7:30 a.m. practice.

In addition to swimming for and coaching with the Waves this summer, Haake taught swim lessons at Lombard’s Paradise Bay Water Park. Her hectic summer days also typically included cross training and an evening workout with her swim club.

“I was able to relate my personal swimming experiences with them,” said Haake of coaching some of the Waves’ younger swimmers this season.

Some of Haake’s most rewarding summer moments came when a young Wave made a personal improvement or swam his or her best race of the season.

“Just seeing some of their faces was so much fun,” she said. Haake recalled one first-year swimmer who wasn’t sure if he could complete his race. Cheered on by his teammates and coaches, the boy made it to the end of the pool to achieve his goal.

“He finished the race; that was all he wanted,” recalled Haake. “Coach Pam said, ‘You did it.’ He had the widest smile. It was the sweetest thing.”

Haake said several Lombard swimmers closed out the season with their best swims of the summer. Those performances helped the Waves win the Red Division. The victory propelled the team into the conference’s White Division in 2020.

“I really enjoyed seeing some of the incredi-

ble swims we had at the conference meet,” said Haake in referring to the recent Red Division “A” Meet in Roselle. “We had a ton of incredible swims. It was an awesome ending to the season.”

Swimming in the 15-18 girls division at the July 27 meet in Roselle, Haake won the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle events by decisive margins. She completed the 50-yard race over four seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Her finishing time in the 100-yard race was more than nine seconds faster than the runner-up.

Haake swam the freestyle leg on the Waves’ victory in the 15-18 girls level’s 200-yard medley relay. In her last swim as a Wave, she anchored a first-place performance in the 15-18 girls division’s 200-yard freestyle relay.

Haake enjoyed a standout high school swimming career with the Addison Trail/Willowbrook co-op team. She competed in four consecutive IHSA state meets. As a sophomore, she earned a pair of top-10 finishes (in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle events) at the state meet. In November, Haake closed out her high school career with a 10th-place finish in the state meet’s 200-yard freestyle race.

Haake’s success with the Addison Trail/Willowbrook team also included record-breaking efforts in the West Suburban Gold Conference Meet. As a junior, she set the conference meet record in the 100-yard freestyle. As a senior, she set a new conference meet record in the 200-yard freestyle.

“I am so excited to experience the next level,” said Haake, who will take part in her first practice with the Purdue team right after arriving at the school next week.

“I am such a learner,” said Haake, a self-described “math girl” who will major in actuarial science at Purdue. “I love learning new things.”

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Willowbrook High School graduate Elissa Haake is pictured as she prepares to close out her seven-year career with the Lombard Waves at the recent DuPage Swim and Dive Conference Red Division “A” Meet. Haake is shown before she swam the anchor leg for the Waves’ winning 200-yard freestyle relay team in the 15-18 girls division. Haake anchored two winning relays at the meet. She also won a pair of individual races. In addition to swimming for the Waves this season, Haake served as one of the team’s assistant coaches. Haake, who graduated from Willowbrook in May, is attending Purdue University. She is a member of the school’s women’s swim team.

Addison Trail football team looking to take next step Coach Parpet Jr. likes the makeup of his 2019 roster

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Addison Trail football coach Paul Parpet Jr. said success for his team will come down to making a play when one is needed to be made.

And Parpet Jr. feels he has those playmakers on a 2019 roster that looks to improve upon last year’s 1-8 record.

Parpet Jr. likes the abilities of returners such as AJ Carlson and Sal Napoli. “AJ is going to be a playmaker for us,” he said. “And Sal Napoli, if you look up football player in the dictionary, his picture is sitting right there. He’ll be a tight end/Hback for us on offense. This kid is a football player and knows everything that is going on all the time. We call him Coach Sal. If you tell him to run through a brick wall, he’s going to run through a brick wall.”

Parpet Jr. added Damarius Conrad is another key cog for the Blazers, along with junior Anthony Valenti.

“Anthony most likely will be our quarterback. He has the skill and he has the tools,” the coach said.

Senior Jacub Trippiedi is back

after being sidelined by illness last season. He will play wide receiver and could see time in the secondary.

“Jacub is the kind of kid who does exactly what he is supposed to do all the time,” said Parpet Jr. Gonzalo Reyes also will help the Blazers at wide receiver. “He’s another kid who you show him how to do something one time and he does it,” said Parpet Jr. Nick Skamra and Xavier Sierra give the Blazers experience back on the offensive line. “Nick and Xavier are big wrestlers,” said Parpet Jr. “They weren’t around a lot in the summer because they were doing wrestling stuff. They are like Sal. They are football players.”

Tom Housley, who played on the varsity as a sophomore last year, will help on the defensive line at defensive end. “Tom has a football body,” said Parpet Jr. “He is going to be huge for us.”

Junior Eric Reed will team up with Napoli at inside linebacker and could see time in the backfield at tailback.

“Eric is a tough-nosed kid,” said Parpet Jr. Senior Jon Chambers will be a presence on the defensive line and perhaps as an outside linebacker,

Parpet Jr. noted. Decorated wrestler Jake Matthews, who had a full summer wrestling schedule, will add to the talent on both offense and defense.

“In terms of depth, I think we will have a handful of guys playing on both sides of the ball,” said Parpet Jr. “It will be an old-school mentality. Addison Trail football was built on kids playing both ways and never coming off the field. Tough kids who never come off the field. We have to play our guys who give us the best chance to win.”

Parpet Jr. said his group is more than prepared to jump into the start of this week’s fall practices.

“We had a fun summer because the kids worked hard and we have a bunch of good kids,” he said.

But Parpet Jr. cautioned his squad now has to execute on its potential.

“Everybody at this time of the year says they are good on paper,” he said.

“Now, it’s a matter of putting the puzzle pieces together to be successful on Friday night. We’re looking forward to doing just that.”

Parpet Jr. said coming out of the gates strong in Week 1 against Conant at home will be critical.

“This is my 26th year at Addison

Trail and when we win the Week 1 game, nine times out of 10 we’ve qualified for the playoffs,” he said.

Parpet Jr. said the team’s first goal always is to win the West Suburban Conference Gold Division title. “I want to win the conference championship more than anybody else, but we know Willowbrook is loaded again,” he said. “Our No. 1 goal

always is to win the West Suburban Gold. We will not lose sight of that, but our No. 2 goal is to make the playoffs. If we qualify for the playoffs this season, it will be a very successful season. Our kids will be ready. We’ve gone back to the oldschool mentality here. The kids are conditioned and in great shape. We’ll see what happens.”

Willowbrook’s Silver and Blue Community Night set for Aug. 23 School’s fall athletic teams will be introduced

Willowbrook High School will hold its fourth annual Silver and Blue Community Night on Friday, Aug. 23, in the school’s football stadium.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. Activities will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted, with proceeds benefiting District 88 students. Refreshments will be on sale at the concession stand.

The event will feature introductions of the school’s fall athletic teams, as well as a brief scrimmage by the varsity football team.

The District 88 Foundation, which raises funds to benefit District 88 students, is sponsoring the event.

For more information, call 630-530-3989, or email Dani Brink, District 88’s director of community relations, at dbrink@dupage88.net.

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Addison Trail football team looks to start hot out of the gates Blazers open against Conant on Aug. 30

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

In an interview that appeared in last week’s Addison Independent, Addison Trail football coach Paul Parpet Jr. said a key to his team’s season will be its performance in the early part of the schedule.

Parpet Jr. said he likes the way the first three weeks of the sched-

ule shape up with games against Conant, Downers Grove North and Proviso East. A senior-dominated Conant team went 7-3 last season, while Downers North went 4-5 and Proviso East went 2-7. Conant defeated Addison Trail only 7-0 a year ago.

Addison Trail kicks things off Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at home against Conant. The Blazers then hit the road for the next two weeks with a Friday, Sept. 6 contest (7:30 p.m. start) against Downers North and a

Friday, Sept. 13 game in Maywood up the regular season with a home games this season and will face four (7:30 p.m. start) against Proviso contest against Morton on Friday, teams that made the 2018 playoffs.

East.

Oct. 18 (7:30 p.m.).

Then the Blazers encounter GlenAddison Trail has five home bard West, which was one of three teams to finish 5-1 in the West SubADDISON TRAIL HIGH urban Conference Silver Division, on Friday, Sept. 20 at home for their SCHOOL FOOTBALL annual meeting (7:30 p.m.).

SCHEDULE 2019 Week 5 sees Addison Trail face defending West Suburban ConferDAY DATE OPPONENT TIME ence Gold Division champion and Friday August 30 Conant* 7:30 p.m.

District 88 foe Willowbrook in VilFriday September 6 At Downers Grove North 7:30 p.m. la Park. That game happens Friday, Friday September 13 at Proviso East 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday September 20 Glenbard West* 7:30 p.m.

The Blazers return home to face Friday September 27 at Willowbrook* 7:30 p.m.

Downers Grove South on Friday, Friday October 4 Downers Grove South 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., in a WSC Gold Friday October 11 Leyden 7:30 p.m. game before welcoming Leyden to Friday October 18 at Hinsdale South* 7:30 p.m.

Addison on Friday, Oct. 11 (7:30 Friday October 25 Morton 7:30 p.m. week, starting next week—the week p.m. start). *= 2018 playoff qualifier Addison Trail visits 2018 playoff of Aug. 19. Games are played on Saturday mornings, with the first qualifier Hinsdale South on Friday, Head Coach Paul Parpet Jr. Oct. 18 (7:30 p.m.) before wrapping games on Sept. 7.

The fee is $62 per child. For more information about the upcoming season, call 630-834-8970.

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Willowbrook football team to open season against Providence Catholic Warriors to play five home games in 2019

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook football team will kick off the 2019 season with a bang.

New on the schedule is a non-conference Week 1 tilt against Providence Catholic High School out of New Lenox. That contest takes place Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Willowbrook.

Providence, which now plays in the CCL/ESCC Green conference, went 5-5 and made the playoffs a year ago.

Willowbrook, of course, won the West Suburban Conference Gold Division, and finished with an 11-1 mark, reaching the quarterfinals of the state playoffs for a third consecutive year. Willowbrook is 29-7 over the last three seasons.

The Warriors then start a twoyear WSC crossover series with Oak Park-River Forest. Willowbrook heads to Oak Park on Friday, Sept. 6 for a 7:30 p.m. game.

Willowbrook opens defense of its Gold Division title on Friday, Sept.

13 at home against Downers Grove South at 7:30 p.m.

Willowbrook hits the road in Week 4 with a game at Leyden on Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

The annual District 88 battle with Addison Trail happens Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Willowbrook.

The Warriors head to Darien to face Hinsdale South on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Willowbrook’s annual game against York occurs on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Villa Park.

The final two weeks of the regular season see Willowbrook head to Morton on Friday, Oct. 18 (7:30 p.m. start), before ending up with Proviso East at home on Friday, Oct. 25 (7:30 p.m. start).

Willowbrook, under the direction of coach Nick Hildreth, played five teams on its 2018 schedule that made the playoffs a year ago, but only two during the regular season. The addition of Providence and the swapping out of Hinsdale Central for Oak Park-River Forest (both made the playoffs last year) puts that number at three on the 2019 schedule.

WILLOWBROOK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2019 DAY DATE Friday August 30 Friday September 6 Friday September 13 Friday September 20 Friday September 27 Friday October 4 Friday October 11 Friday October 18 Friday October 25

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