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Dan’s wife Marlys Slocum, Chris Wodka, Dan Slocum, Tony Flaim, John Gara, Jason Gara, Brandon Schrupp, Steve Hochwert and Tim Touhey. (Not pictured: Pete North) Full story and more photos inside.

Trenity Jackson, 20, and Maniyah Lovett-Henderson, 21, both of Milwaukee, each appeared at a bond hearing on Thursday, where Judge Mia McPherson issued a personal recognizance bond of $50,000 for both women.

Both defendants are charged with one count of Burglary (C-2 felony) and one count of Retail Theft (C-3 felony).

Additionally, Jackson is charged with one count of Possession of Burglary Tools (C-4 felony).

On Wednesday, Aug. 16 at approximately 7:08 p.m., the Lombard Police Department responded to a call of a retail theft at the Von Maur store located at 145 York -

Trenity Jackson Maniyah Lovett-Henderson

town Center.

It is alleged two women, later identified as Jackson and Lovett-Henderson, entered the store, filled a shopping cart and a silver tote bag Jackson had brought with her with high-end designer

fragrances and left the store without paying for the merchandise. It is further alleged that Jackson entered the store with an anti-theft device-removing magnet.

At approximately 7:14 p.m., a Lombard officer located the defendants in a vehicle approximately 200 yards from the store and conducted a traffic stop.

Both defendants were taken into custody at that time. It is alleged that the value of the merchandise stolen from the store is approximately $2,878.

The next court appearance for both defendants is scheduled for Sept. 18, for arraignment in front of Judge McPherson.

On Friday, Aug. 18, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing announced that DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTO Addison Independent A vet with a ‘Vette Two women charged with stealing from Lombard Von Maur store Almost $3,000 worth of merchandise reportedly taken

A day for celebration

The Outreach House on Tuesday, Aug. 15, invited the community to help celebrate its one-year anniversary in its new location, 805 S. Main St., Lombard. The event was generously sponsored by businesses from the community that provided food, beverages and items for raffle baskets. In one photo, food pantry coordinator Hester Bury is pictured with beer provided by Afterthought Brewery. “We’ve just had awesome support,” she said. Also pictured is a brand new cooler The Outreach House had installed that same morning. It was obtained through a grant from the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Visit theoutreachhouse.org for more information.

Historical Society’s annual split the pot raffle begins

The Lombard Historical Society’s (LHS) annual split the pot raffle has officially begun and will end at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the second annual Lombard Historical Society Food Truck Social at 23 W. Maple St., Lombard.

Raffle tickets are available at the Lombard Historical Society, in-person and online; and at Lombard Ace Hardware, Righteous Kitchen, and Board of Management Members.

For more information about purchasing tickets, and the Lombard Historical Society Food Truck Social, visit lombardhistory.org, email info@lombardhistory.org, or phone 630-629-1885.

The LHS 50/50 raffle is “split the pot,” where the winner of the drawing wins half of the proceeds with LHS receiving the remaining half.

LHS plans to use the proceeds to cover the expenses of the Carriage House Expansion not included in the IDNR Illinois Public Museum Grant.

Alison Costanzo, executive director of the Lombard Historical Society, would like everyone to know that “Last year’s winner won $10,000, and it could be you this year. The more tickets you buy, the better the odds.”

Tickets are available for purchase online (lombardhistory.org), in-person at the Lombard Historical Society at 23 W. Maple St., and sold by members of the Board of Management. Tickets are also available at Lombard ACE Hardware on Westmore-Meyers Road and Righteous Kitchen on St. Charles Road in Lombard.

Tickets will be sold up until the time of the drawing.

Tickets are $5 for one ticket, or $20 for five tickets.

The winner need not be present to win and will be announced at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the food truck social, and will be streamed on Facebook Live.

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Lombard Historical Society Executive Director Alison Costanzo (right) is shown here with Rita Schneider, the winner of last year’s annual split the pot raffle. This year’s raffle is under way, and the winner will be announced Saturday, Sept. 16.

Auditions begin for GreenMan’s production of ‘Blithe Spirit’

Actors who admire Noel Coward’s comedic ghost story, “Blithe Spirit,” are invited to audition for GreenMan Theatre Troupe’s November production of the celebrated British play. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 and at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St. An audience favorite, “Blithe Spirit” showcases the humorous antics of Brits Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth, who get more than they bargained for when they invite a medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a séance at their home.

GreenMan Theatre first produced Coward’s “improbable farce” as part of their second season in 2005.

Rock ‘N Wheels welcomes Lounge Puppets, Foo La La

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 for children and more.

Rock ‘N Wheels continues on Thursday, Aug. 24 with the 80’s tribute band Lounge Puppets, who will take the stage at 8 p.m. Opening up the night is the Foo Fighters tribute band Foo La La at 6:30. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Addison’s very own: Lou Malnati’s, Tacos Puebla, Dunkley’s, Barbara’s Polish Deli, Flavor Frenzy, Nuova Italia, and 601 Bar & Grill.

The Addison Historical Museum will hold an open house from 6 - 8 p.m., with a special presentation of 19th Century Photography by Chris Olsen. The Craft & Vintage Fair will be going on in front of the museum buildings.

nations: 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.

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“We’re ready to have fun with this show again as part of our 20th anniversary this year,” said David Soria, GreenMan Theatre’s artistic director, and the play’s director. “It’s a great play for actors. The characters are all delightful. Even the smaller roles have wonderful comedic moments. Actors will be challenged to learn a proper English dialect and to keep up with the fast pace of the play.”

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2005 production of “Blithe Spirit.” Auditions for the upcoming production will be held Aug. 27 and 28. For more information, email gmttauditions@gmail.com or log on to www.greenmantheatre.org.

There are roles for five women and two men. The characters include Charles Condomine, a middle-aged writer, and his second wife, Ruth. They have invited another couple, the Bradmans, to join them for dinner. Madame Arcati, an eccentric older woman, is their last dinner guest. Charles has invited her to conduct a séance as research for his book. Although it appears the séance was a flop, Charles is soon convinced that he hears and sees the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Rounding out the cast of characters is the Condomines’ inexperienced young maid, Edith.

GreenMan Theatre’s “Blithe Spirit” will open Friday, Nov. 10 and run for two weekends, with eight performances scheduled. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. The production closes Sunday, Nov. 19. For more information, email gmttauditions@gmail.com or log on to www. greenmantheatre.org.

Police reports

The Addison Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Aug. 15

Raul M. Contreras, 34, of Itasca, was charged with criminal trespass to vehicles in the 500 block of Moreland at 4:15 p.m.

Bertin Macedo Carbajal, 67, of Addison, and Lydia Villafuerte, 65 (homeless), were charged with criminal trespass to land in the 200 block of W. Lake at 1:42 p.m.

Aug. 14

Gabriela Esparza, 31, of Lombard, was charged with DUI near Addison and Moreland at 3:29 a.m.

A 29-year-old Elgin woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery at 1:57 a.m.

Aug. 13

Rosselbert Reyes Cabrera, 31, of Bloomingdale, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed and no insurance near Lincoln and Lake at 9:40 p.m.

Antonio Ruiz Gurrola, 43, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, speeding and no insurance near Lake and First at 4:18 a.m.

Aug. 12

Joel Ramos-Garcia, 27, of Addison, was charged with DUI and driving on a sidewalk

Duvan Santana Salazar, 29, of

The Addison Township Foundation & Food Pantry continues its food drive at every Rock ‘N Wheels event. The following is a list of accepted do-

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.

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Chicago, was charged with DUI and speeding 40-or-more mph over the speed limit near Lake and Villa at 11:53 p.m.

A 43-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 200 block of E. Oak at 9:48 p.m.

Aug. 11

Tommy J. Andrade, 20, of Addison, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm/gang member, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, assault and driving while license suspended near Swift and College at 6:08 p.m.

Marcos U. Ortiz Soto, 18, of Addison, was charged with aggravated discharged of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm/gang member in the 100 block of Lincoln at 7 p.m.

Aug. 10

Tyrone F. Cavitt III, 24, of Chicago, and Alec F. Guzman, 25, of Cicero, were charged with battery/ making physical contact in the 700 block of N. Highview at 10:27 p.m.

A 23-year-old Addison woman was charged with domestic battery in the 700 block of N. Highview at 11:05 p.m.

Bellamia M. Wartell, 26, of Wheaton, was charged with possession of a controlled substance at 1:18 a.m.

Aug. 9

Pedro Hernandez Cabrera, 34, of Addison, was charged with DUI near Addison and Moreland at 10:48 p.m. Police said the suspect also had a failure to appear warrant for driving while license suspended.

NOTICE is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Bensenville Fire Protection District No. 1, in the County of DuPage and State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning the 1st day of June, 2023 and ending on the 31st day of May 2024, is on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Bensenville Park District, 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, Illinois.

NOTICE is further given that a Public Hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:45 p.m. on the 27th day of September, 2023, at the Bensenville Park District, 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, IL and that final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees of said BENSENVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 at a meeting thereof, to be held at 7:00 P.M. on the 27th day of September, immediately following said Public Hearing.

Published by Order of the Board of Trustees of Said District.

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Arcati prepares to enter into a trance while the Condomines look on, a production

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Foo La La, a Foo Fighters cover band will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock ‘N Wheels event on Thursday, Aug. 24.

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By Kevin Burke and Pat Hosty TransporTaTion for illinois CoaliTion

For more than 200 years, Illinois’ strength has been rooted in making connections.

With its major metropolitan area of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs right in the middle of the Heartland, the Prairie State helps millions every day make the connections that matter.

Our economy thrives from our intricate network of rail, roads, airways and ports that connect the coasts and all points in between. With every vehicle traveling that network around the clock, millions of families have better lives and support each other everywhere they go.

Over time, Illinois policymakers lost focus on the importance of ensuring those connectors that make up our transportation infrastructure could hold up under the strain. Pavement broke and crumbled. Road surfaces wore thin. Bridges became less safe. Barges struggled to travel our rivers. Buses broke down. Without help, we faced a real crisis.

In 2019, Gov. JB Pritzker and state legislators stepped up and approved Rebuild Illinois, a long-term funding capital program to answer the call. This year, Illinois is setting new records for investing in connecting infrastructure and our future is bright.

The Transportation for Illinois Coalition is an umbrella organization of business, labor, transit agencies and transportation advocates who know how important investing in our connection strength is to our state’s and its people’s success. We formed nearly 25 years ago to build support for the investments we are seeing now— investments in our economy and our future success.

In July, our team joined the Illinois Department of Transportation to release a new Multi-Year Program for the next 6 years of planned spending on infrastructure improvements and expansions. The results are record-setting and worth celebrating:

• Illinois’ largest-ever Multi-Year Program, with annual spending of about $4.6 billion for highways and bridges.

Let’s talk about ageism

At AgeGuide, we celebrate age diversity and longevity, and encourage older adults to explore the wide range of aging experiences. We promote the joy of independence and fulfillment as we pave our own paths on the aging journey.

Unfortunately, not everyone experiences longevity to the same degree. We know that our zip code often determines how long we will live, and underrepresented groups won’t experience the new longevity to the same degree. So, the question is, how do we achieve equity in longevity?

Let’s let you in on a secret. We can’t have equity in longevity until we address ageism. Ageism is a stereotype and prejudice against people based on age. It’s really a prejudice against our future self. It is also the only “ism” that everyone faces because we are all aging from the day we are born.

Here at AgeGuide, we are advocating for a forward-looking longevity perspective while embracing an age-diverse population. By bringing the generations together we can lay the groundwork for a society that is healthier and more equitable, so we can share in the diversity of opportunities presented by healthy longevity across races, geographic regions, and socioeconomic status.

This will require the best ideas from the private sector, government,

Slices of life

Universal truths - part one

There are certain truths that are universal, but unspoken. They are numerous—all around us.

So numerous they couldn’t fit into one column. (Watch for part two coming soon.) Often, these truths aren’t even recognized. They are so universal - so clear and obvious to us—that we we’ve stopped seeing them. Or maybe we never were aware of them at all.

Either way, they are there.

By Jill Pertler Columnist

five human senses, which are sight, hearing touch, smell and taste. Each of the last four are (or seem to be) heightened when we close our eyes and shut out the sight factor. Music rings clearer. A shoulder massage is heightened with one’s eyes closed. Foods taste and smell better—or more foul, as the case may be.

and health care to address what needs to be done ahead of the current young becoming the future old, to make the most of the 30 extra years of life we’ll have.

This year, AgeGuide hosted the second annual Aging Summit focused on building equity in longevity by answering the question: “How much we make longevity more equitable for all?” In the 2021 report by AARP, Building Equity in Longevity, researchers found that the key factors causing this equity gap were: financial prosperity, place, social connections, health, race and social justice. The summit was an opportunity to listen and learn how to advocate for and implement equitable longevity that promotes healthy, pro-aging communities. The sessions throughout the day built on this topic and addressed each of the factors that play into the equity gap.

As the Greek Proverb says, “Society grows great when people plant trees under whose shade they shall never sit.”

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Editor’s note: AgeGuide is a non-profit agency dedicated to combining resources, leadership and expertise on aging in DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.

And when pointed out—when outed—most of us catch our breath, or giggle, or maybe both and think, “Yes, of course, why didn’t I see that before?”

They are the little things. The big things. All universal. All true.

Universal truth number 252: When you are vacuuming and an errant dust bunny refuses to become refuse so you bend over to pick it up and then toss it back onto the floor just to give the vacuum one more chance to do its job.

Number 91: When you push the kitchen garbage down one more time (for the third time today) to fit in one more item—OK, maybe two more items, just to avoid emptying the garbage.

Number 134: One morning I woke to find they (whomever they are) had changed the font on my phone. Probably something to do with settings, but what do I know about settings? The new font was

much too fat and I was completely discombobulated until I figured out how to change it back to the correct typeface. (I give myself a C+ for semi-mastery of the settings in this case.) Universal truth: don’t mess with my phone.

Numbers 57 and 32: When we sleep, temperature is important and imperative. When we are cold, we pull the covers up to our chin. When we wake up hot in the middle of the night, we do not do the obvious and pull the covers back. Instead, we stick one leg (and only one) outside the covers in a gesture that has worked to decrease body temperature for generations. If the leg out trick isn’t enough to bring us to comfort city, we flip the pillow in order to get to the cool side. It works every time.

Number 23: The fact that coffee smells better than it tastes.

Number nine: The song that dominated the top 40 during your high school years will forever be your music. Am I right?

Number 10: The last few universal truths have touched on the

Number eight: The stars always look lovely on a clear night—if you take the time to see them.

Number 15: Exercise was invented to replace what people used to do naturally.

Number two: We all look up at the same moon.

Number 59: Most people have a favorite color. Just ask. (Turquoise.)

Number one: A sunrise and sunset are magical, miraculous even—from wherever you witness them. From every state. Every country. Every window. Every day. Every night. Take one in as soon as you can find time. No, make time.

Number 4: Busy is an illusion, so don’t say you don’t have time. You do.

You know you do, and if you don’t know, take it from me, you do. I promise.

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.

State’s investment in infrastructure makes the road ahead bright for Illinois

Valley Publishing encourages our readers to reach out to the community by writing a letter to the editor.

are limited to 400 words; if a letter exceeds 400 words, it will be sent back to the author to reduce the length of the letter. Authors must include their first and last name, the city or village in which they reside, and a phone number where they can be reached in case of questions. E-mail letters to:

Yeah, hi, this is Lombard calling regarding all the building over by Yorktown. There will be new apartments and also new town homes, and just wondering if they’re thinking about having some green space with maybe a park and a swing set being there’s going to be so many new residents and families coming into this area where we would need some type of a park for the children. Thank you.

The following response was provided by Village of Lombard officials: “The Horton Summit at Yorktown Townhome project, currently under construction on the west side of South Grace Street, will have a center green space area that will provide a place for residents to walk around or recreate.

“The recently approved Yorktown Reserve development, which will be located where the existing vacant Carson’s anchor store currently exists, will also be improved with a commercial green space gathering area for various supportive outdoor activities and special events to enhance the mall experience.

“The open space, which will be close to one acre in size, will be accessible to the public at all times, regardless of whether they are shopping at the mall.” JAC * * *

Donald Trump has a serious math problem. He is now facing four separate indictments in four different jurisdictions and states. Here’s a brief recap. 1) New York: Hush money scheme (alleged porn star payoff) and 34 counts of falsifying business records. 2) Florida: 40 counts of concealing national defense documents and obstruction (allegedly hiding boxes in various locations around Mar-aLago including a bathroom). 3) Washington, D.C.: four counts of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. (Jan. 6 Capitol riot). 4) Georgia: 12 counts, includ-

ing violation of the state’s RICO act which is usually reserved for mobsters and their associates. (“find me 11,780 votes”). His go-to defense is always the same: that he is the victim of a witch hunt. I think that I might finally have to agree with him. Perhaps Donald J. Trump is indeed a witch.

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President Biden just proclaimed, “Name one thing I failed on.” Challenge accepted. The border crisis, immigration, Afghanistan, national education scores, crime, mental health, Ukraine, homelessness, drug problem, national debt, uniting the country, transparency, etc. He proclaimed he would fix all of these issues. If his goal was to ruin the economy, that he has succeeded on.

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Thank you to the drivers in all three lanes of eastbound traffic on North Avenue around in Villa Park around 8:45 last Friday morning, who stopped for a lone goose crossing from the median southbound across all three lanes. I was in the inner-most lane and the vehicle in front of me stopped suddenly—I had kept my safe distance, thankfully—and when I saw the goose in the middle lane I was worried that the other vehicles wouldn’t or couldn’t stop. But they did! The goose made it safely across North Avenue.

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Today we have an attitude of despair and survival in America. Our freedoms seem to be fading away as government wants to change the way we live in the name of global warming and energy. Now we can’t buy or manufacture incandescent light bulbs. The next thing is going to be cold showers for everyone except the elite. No more cooking on gas stoves or gas dryers for your clothes. The people we vote into office are making this craziness continue.

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Hunter Biden’s laptop is real. It’s authentic. The FBI knew it was authentic in 2019, the year before the last presidential election. What a disgrace. Democrats and their colleagues in the media should apologize to the public, but they haven’t, because they’re dishonest frauds.

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Yes, we have freedom of speech and we should preserve its future. However, we should also hold people who are professional liars accountable for what they say in public, especially politicians who yell fire in the theater of life.

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If you are old enough to remember, on June 12, 1987, there was a historically pivotal speech near the Brandenberg Gate in West Berlin by then President Ronald Reagan when he requested “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” Pivotal indeed, as it was near the end of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Today, we are facing similarly pivotal times with global warming, political strife, food, social and energy crises and the like. So I request, in that same Reagan spirit of the powers that be at the Helen Plum Library: “Mrs. Plum, Turn Off Those Lights!”

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Lombard calling. Before you call Speak Out about students parking on your street, teens speeding, bus noise, etc., please take the time instead to call the school, bus company, village or police to report it. Or maybe start a version of a “neighborhood watch” to monitor the goings on so you can provide more information about infractions to any of those agencies.

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Hi. I just got my subscription to

the paper and I read the part about the crossword and the Sudoku puzzles being so small, and it’s been in there two weeks, and it’s still not getting any bigger; you know, the seniors are the ones really basically reading your paper, and if you’re not going to enlarge that I’m forgetting my subscription, and we’ve been subscribing to some form of the Lombardian for the last 45-50 years. So let’s get those little squares a little bit bigger for us and the numbers. Thank you. Bye.

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Hi, I’m a 64-year resident of Lombard. Lombard is an amazing town. We have just about everything at our fingertips. The beauty of it is that it’s a mix of old and new and delightfully diverse. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, but things have changed. No matter where I drive, north, west, south or east the number of ill-kept homes is multiplying. It’s not a matter of major remodeling or expense. It’s a simple matter of basic upkeep. You mow your lawn, you pull your weeds and you take pride in your home’s appearance. I’m aware it may be difficult for some, but I’m also aware that for a small fee it can be done for you; a young family member could take pride in doing it for their family. Many homes are rentals and at the exorbitant amount of rent paid the homeowner should be obligated for their home’s keep. I’m hopeful that Lombard will remain a prideful place to live and as you drive through our neighborhoods, you can see that pride. So, for right

now, unfortunately, it doesn’t look that way. Thank you.

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I was walking my dog on Aug. 11 on Harrison (Street in Lombard) and I heard bagpipes, and saw a lot of fire engines and trucks in that area, I asked the firefighters what had happened. They said that they had lost a brother and I just want to thank them for their service and appreciate the heroism of whoever they lost. Thank you very much.

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Lombard calling with a solution to the old library. Let’s turn it into the Lilac Theater. The downstairs area, similar to The Western Springs Theater, could be for the actors to dress and other stage issues, while the upstairs could be gutted out and made into a wonderful theater for the Lilac Village. It’s something we need; it would have the community and the village looking forward to all kinds of live performances. Let’s not think about it, let’s do it. Thank you.

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If Trump is the Republican nominee in 2024, I think his chances of getting elected to another term as president are slim and none. He will get his die-hard supporters to vote for him no matter what, but that’s maybe 35 to 40 percent of the total electorate in the general election. Being the egomaniac that he is, I can almost bet Trump will make the 2024 election about himself, his legal troubles and how he still thinks the 2020 election was stolen from him. How is Trump going to win over independents or other voters on the fence with a strategy like that? And if he is the nominee, I think this will galvanize Democrats to get to the polls even more than in 2020.

Bill to require teaching of Native American history

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton championed a new law to make Native American history a requirement for all public elementary and high school students.

“Native American history is American history. It’s time we introduce it in our classrooms,” said Glowiak Hilton (D–Western Springs). “It is important that our children’s learning experiences are formulated in an atmosphere that is both inclusive and equitable.”

House Bill 1633 requires public schools to make Native American

• Infrastructure

• More than $27 billion in improvements for highways and bridges, addressing more than 3,000 miles of roadway and nearly 10 million miles of bridges.

• More than $9 billion for transit agencies.

• 94 percent of state interstate road pavement and 96 percent of state interstate bridges will be considered in acceptable condition when these improvements are completed.

IDOT has created a comprehensive set of maps and explaining documents to support the program here: https://idot.illinois.gov

Making these connections is about much more than filling cracks and shoring up concrete and asphalt. It’s about helping people build their connections.

history part of curriculum. Teachings will include the study of the genocide of and discrimination against Native Americans, as well as tribal sovereignty, treaties made between tribal nations and the United States, and the circumstances around forced Native American relocation.

Social studies courses pertaining to American history or government are required to include a unit of instruction studying the events of the Native American experience and Native American history within the Midwest and Illinois.

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These improvements will reduce the costs and time delays to ship goods and services. They will reduce the time you sit in traffic or ride on buses and trains to get to work or to your family event, and the costs you face to fix your vehicle from a run-in with busted pavement.

They will draw young engineers back to Illinois, who had no choice but to leave a few years ago when there were no projects to work on here. They will support many dedicated union workers and their families, including minorities who will have opportunities that simply didn’t exist until now. They will support small and large contracting businesses, who hire local workers and spend their money locally to boost fellow businesses in our communities.

“By providing our students a better understanding of our history, we are presenting a brighter future ahead,” said Glowiak Hilton. “We need to invigorate our classrooms and present new perspectives to give our children learning opportunities they haven’t had before.”

House Bill 1633 was signed into law Friday, Aug. 4. Native American history will begin being taught during the 2024-2025 school year. Editor’s note: This was submitted by the office of State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

As you see the orange cones and flags pop up more frequently on our roadways across Illinois this year and beyond, we hope you will see them as a sign of progress. Thank you to Gov. Pritzker and legislators for helping strengthen the support system that will ensure we can all connect more safely and with more certainty, today and for many years to come.

Kevin Burke III, PE, of Springfield is the executive vice president of the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association and a co-chair of the Transportation for Illinois Coalition. Pat Hosty is the executive director of the Chicago Area Laborers-Employers and Education Trust and a co-chair of the Transportation for Illinois Coalition.

Stay healthy this school year—get vaccinated

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect time to make sure your child is up to date with their routine vaccinations.

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is encouraging parents to add vaccinations to the top of their back-to-school checklist.

Illinois immunization requirements for children and adolescents enrolling in childcare or school are aligned with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.

To learn more, see the IDPH 2023-

2024 School Immunization Requirements.

Many children missed check-ups and recommended childhood vaccinations during the pandemic. While schools are taking many steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 at school, there remain other diseases, such as measles and chickenpox, which pose a threat to our children, staff, and school community.

The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children catch up on routine childhood vaccinations and get back

on track for childcare, school, and beyond.

“Vaccinations play an important role in keeping kids healthy - in school, playing sports, and in social activities,” said Adam Forker, executive director, DuPage County Health Department. “We need all of our children to be up to date on their immunizations. It’s not too late to get a healthy start to a new school year.”

Immunizations are among the most successful, safe, and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and premature death.

Diseases such as whooping cough (pertussis), chickenpox, mumps, influenza, and COVID-19 can be prevented by making sure children receive on-time vaccinations. DCHD reminds parents to schedule and discuss routine vaccinations with their children’s primary care provider. In addition, childhood immunizations are available at DCHD through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program for all children who do not have insurance, with insurance that does not cover immunizations, or children who are Medicaid eligible.

The VFC program helps eligible children get their vaccines at no cost and according to the recommended immunization schedule, which has contributed directly to a substantial increase in childhood immunization coverage levels, making a significant contribution to the elimination of disparities in vaccination coverage among young children.

Additional VFC providers can be found through the VFC Provider Search. For more information about the VFC program, call DCHD at (630) 682-7400.

Gun industry group challenges new firearms marketing restrictions

By Peter Hancock Capitol News illiNois

A gun trade association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law that restricts how gun dealers and manufacturers market their products.

The Connecticut-based National Shooting Sports Foundation filed the suit in the Southern District of Illinois on Monday, just two days after Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law.

“The flawed logic of this unconstitutional law is second only to the contempt for which the authors and Gov. Pritzker hold for the constitutionally protected right of the citizens of his state to keep and bear arms,” Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF’s senior vice president and general counsel, said in a news release.

NSSF is also a plaintiff in a federal suit challenging the recently enacted ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. That case is now pending before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

The new law, dubbed the Firearm

Industry Responsibility Act, subjects the gun industry to the state’s Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, which allows the state or private individuals to file civil lawsuits for violations.

It passed with the backing of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who is named as a defendant in the lawsuit.

The law prohibits practices such as marketing to children and encouraging people to engage in illegal paramilitary or private militia activity. It also allows dealers and manufacturers to be held liable for creating a condition that endangers public health or safety.

In its lawsuit, NSSF claims the law violates the First Amendment right to free speech, the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and the 14th Amendment guarantee of due process.

The suit also claims that the law imposes liability in Illinois for actions committed by other individuals or in other states. And it argues that the state law is preempted by

a federal law called the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. Congress passed the PLCAA in 2005, during the George W. Bush administration, in response to numerous lawsuits around the country against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and importers of firearms for deaths and injuries caused by third parties who misused the weapons or used them for criminal activity.

Supporters of the Illinois law argued that PLCAA was never intended to shield the gun industry from liability for violations by manufacturers or dealers of state or federal laws that govern the sale or marketing of firearms. In fact, the federal statute contains a specific exception for those cases.

State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, the lead House sponsor of the bill, said during floor debate that the new provisions were only intended to

clarify what is already state law, specifically that the gun industry is not immune from liability for its own violations of state law.

“This clarification is necessary to ensure that courts correctly interpret that the (Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act) falls within the predicate exception and is not preempted by PLCAA,” she said. “The bill ensures that the firearm industry does not get special treatment under Illinois law.”

But NSSF argues that the Illinois law explicitly authorizes people to sue gun dealers and manufacturers for damages caused by a third party’s misuse of a firearm, something PLCAA specifically prohibits.

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, the lead sponsor of the bill in the Senate, disputed that claim.

“As the Senate President said when this legislation passed the Senate, we are confident it does not

conflict with federal law,” his deputy press secretary Elizabeth Mitchell said in an email statement. Raoul’s office said in a separate statement that it is “committed to defending the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act in the interest of public safety.”

Fowler Chicago comedian, Lombard native, brings new show to Iconic Zanies Comedy Club

After touring across the country, Chicago comedian Tyler Fowler, a native of Lombard, is bringing his latest “My Mom Said I Can’t Go” tour to the iconic Zanies Comedy Club in Old Town.

The laugh-a-minute show provides commentary on his unique experiences ranging from officiating a wedding as a single guy to swearing off Everclear and being raised by the president of the neighborhood watch program.

Fowler expertly weaves in relatable anecdotes about marriages, kids and jobs—none of which he has— to create a show you won’t want to miss.

Back to school

Montini Catholic’s hallways were alive once again on Wednesday, Aug. 16 as new Principal Chris Tiritilli and faculty happily welcomed students back to school for Montini’s 58th year of Lasallian college preparatory education. Montini is holding its first Liturgy of the new school year on Friday. From left to right: Junior Nicholas Sheeran, senior Francesca Arroyo and junior Alexandra Ulisano.

Fowler was named among the “Best Of The Fest” at the Cleveland Comedy Festival. His debut album Friends With 401(k) Benefits premiered No. 1 on iTunes and Top 10 on the Billboard Comedy Charts and was followed by a 30-minute special with Drybar Comedy titled Little Spoon.

Tickets are available now for $20 at: bit.ly/Zanies9_18

Tyler

Former lawmaker testifies

Madigan confidant urged him to resign at behest of speaker

Prosecutors set to rest their case in obstruction of justice and perjury trial of ex-Madigan aide

By Hannah Meisel Capitol News illiNois

In the fall of 2018, then-state Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, thought he might have been in line for a big promotion in the Illinois House of Representatives.

He’d unexpectedly run into a stumbling block earlier in the year when a woman publicly accused him of sexual harassment, but the allegations had been thin and he’d expected the episode to blow over.

After serving more than three decades in Springfield, Lang was sure he was still in the running to become majority leader—a position second only to longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Instead, however, Lang received a phone call that, as he testified in federal court on Aug. 17, altered the course of his career.

The call was from Mike McClain, an influential retired lobbyist who was a well-known close confidant of Madigan. McClain warned Lang that a second woman had approached the speaker’s office and was threatening to go public with her sexual harassment allegations if Lang was reinstated to a leadership position within the House Democratic caucus. Lang that spring had relinquished his deputy majority leader title after the first woman’s allegations, but thought the demotion was just temporary, according to testimony he provided in a related federal trial in March.

But McClain delivered a cold reality check, telling Lang it would be “in your best interest to leave” and not have to face any more allegations while still an elected official.

“So this is no longer me talking,” McClain said in the call, which unbeknownst to either him or Lang was being recorded by an FBI wiretap. “I’m an agent for somebody that cares deeply about you, who thinks that you really oughta move on.”

Coming events

Walk in the Park - Women in Business

Monday Aug. 28, 3 p.m., Dairy

Queen 205 S. Main St., Lombard. The Lombard Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business is holding a special “Walk in the Park” on Monday Aug. 28, meeting at Dairy Queen at 3 p.m., then walking over to Lilacia Park. There you will be treated to a brief presentation by the park’s horticulturalist, Jane Burke. No fee for this event and guys are welcome. Visit lombardchamber.com.

Crafters wanted for craft fair

St. Alexander’s Council of Catholic Women in Villa Park is seeking crafters for their “Crafters Holiday” craft fair which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Alexander hall/gym. Space is available for more than 40 crafters. Spaces are approximately 10 feet by 6 feet and

On the witness stand in a Chicago federal courtroom on Aug. 17, Lang told prosecutors he understood that McClain was speaking on behalf of Madigan “because he was the message-sender,” he said of McClain’s reputation in the Statehouse.

“Mr. McClain was the person who was dispatched to tell members things that (Madigan) didn’t wanna tell them,” he said.

Lang’s description of McClain is how prosecutors want the jury to think of him as they wrap up their case in the trial of another top Madigan aide, Tim Mapes.

Mapes spent more than 25 years as Madigan’s chief of staff, plus two decades as head of the Democratic Party of Illinois under Madigan, who was its chairman, and the last seven years as clerk of the Illinois House. But all three positions came to an abrupt end when he was forced to resign in June 2018 after a House employee accused him of sexual harassment and bullying.

Even so, Mapes’ loyalty to Madigan did not waver, as evidenced in dozens of wiretapped calls after his firing.

Mapes stands accused of lying to a grand jury that was investigating Madigan and his inner circle. Prosecutors allege Mapes denied knowing McClain acted on Madigan’s behalf out of loyalty to the two men.

The jury in Mapes’ perjury and obstruction of justice trial has now heard all two-plus hours of Mapes’ grand jury testimony from March 2021— and many wiretaps that contradict Mapes’ claims.

The obstruction of justice charge, which comes with a maximum of 20 years in prison, alleges Mapes gave false testimony about more than a dozen topics, including whether he knew McClain communicated with Lang in 2018, with some of those communications at Madigan’s direction.

can be reserved for a base fee of $30. The fair features hand-crafted items. Handmade candies are welcome, but no other baked goods or raffles. For information, please contact Fran at 708548-9674 or Pat at 630-247-0327.

EMF Autumn Affair Sept. 16

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation’s 19th annual Autumn Affair gala will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place in Chicago. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction with auctioneer Jim Miller and dancing with music provided by The DJ Firm. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, tables of 10 or individual tickets can be purchased, and individuals and businesses can donate items See eventS, Page 13

Jamboree ’23 at Montini Catholic

Montini Catholic High School held its annual Bronco Jamboree on Friday evening. The celebration to kick off the Broncos’ fall sports seasons included intra-squad games and competitions. All of Montini’s fall sports teams were recognized during the event. One photo from Friday’s Bronco Jamboree shows three members of the school’s varsity girls volleyball team. Pictured left to right are seniors Gianna Luna, Hailey Goetz and Mariella Herrmann. Goetz and Herrmann are residents of Lombard. Montini’s girls volleyball team opened its 2023 season with a home match against Resurrection High School on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The team is also playing in this week’s tournament at Wheaton North High School.

Obituaries

CHARLENE SMRZ

Charlene (Sherry) Smrz was a loving Wife to Joseph. Sherry was a loving Mother to Jeffrey, John, Susan, and Joel. Sherry was a loving Mother-in-law to Judy, Kelley, Eugene, and Jenni. Sherry was a loving Grandma to Brittni, Brandon, Jacob, Aidan, Gavin, Emily, Marli, Delaney, Aleena, Ella, and Charlie. Sherry was a loving Aunt of many and Sherry was a loving friend of many!!! Sherry was the cherished daughter of Leora Widiger and Arthur Witt and the loving Sister of Marjorie and the late Al Ashton and Diane and the late Ron Hammer.

Charlene and Joseph were Married for 60 years and dated for five years before being together 65 years. Sherry enjoyed raising her children until her youngest was in middle school. Sherry then worked for many years at School District 48 as their bookkeeper. Sherry was also a Boy Scout volunteer with Troop 230 in Villa Park where she served as a committee member for over 20 years. She earned the highest award a woman can achieve in the Boy

Scouts of America. Sherry was a long-time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lombard.

Charlene and Joseph were the true example of a beautiful love story. Sherry enjoyed golfing, playing cards and her couples progressive dinners.

She also loved pontoon boat rides and being at her lake house on Fishers Lake in Three Rivers, Mi. Most of all she loved being a mom to her four kids and attending her grandkids many sporting events.

Sherry’s Loving Life was a gift to all, and she will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered!!

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 W. Madison St., Lombard. Interment followed at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien.

Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 630-629-0094.

PATRICIA LOUISE TESSLER, 81

Patricia Louise Tessler, nee Gabriz, age 81, of Plainfield, IL, formerly of Lombard, IL. Beloved

wife of the late Dale Tessler; loving mother of Ronny Thiel, Danny Thiel, stepson Karl (Ginger) Brinkmann; dear daughter of the late Michael and the late Florence Gabriz; cherished grandmother of Jessica (Kevin) Duffield, Danny Jr., Eric, Lauren, Colin; great-grandmother of Nathan; beloved sister of Ginger (Richard) Ponczko, Marcia (James) Duffy, Stevie (Patrick) Zak and the late Harlene (Skip) Heehler; loving aunt to Laura Schumacher, and many more nieces and nephews. Caring and dearest friends of Marisa, Gert, Janice, Darcie and so many more that there is not enough space allowed to list.

Dedicated member of Community Congregational Church, Villa Park. Memorial and Celebration of life, Saturday, August 26th, 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Steuerle Chapel, 350 South Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL.

In lieu of flowers, please donate memorials to your favorite charity. Interment private.

For info, 630-832-4161 www. steuerlefh.com.

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A vet with a ‘Vette Car club helps local veteran restore his vintage Corvette

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

Yes, it’s a vet with a ‘Vette.

Vietnam veteran Dan Slocum has been the proud owner of a vintage 1972 red Corvette for 15 years—while it sat in the garage!

Nobody comes forward to help a veteran like another group of veterans.

The Elk Grove Car Club, whose members include many veterans, found out about Slocum’s car that had been sequestered away for more than a decade and offered to help. The club frequently performs restoration of aging vehicles as a charitable contribution.

On Saturday, July 15, Dan and his

wife, Marlys, who are residents of Addison, met the members of the club at his daughter’s house in north Elmhurst where they spent the afternoon trying to breathe life back into Slocum’s Corvette—and managed to succeed.

Where it all began

A T-bird, a Ford Fairlane, a ’72 Pin-

to—sounds like an inventory list for a used car dealer, but in fact, that is a list of all the cars Dan Slocum owned in his youth. He finally had a chance to get the ‘Vette, he traded the Pinto plus $1,500 to get the red 1976 Corvette Stingray.

“It was a four-on-the-floor, so I couldn’t even drive it!” he said.

Off to the military

In November of 1966, Dan was drafted and went off to basic training at Fort Campbell in Kentucky and Tennessee. (Ft. Campbell lies on 105,000 acres sprawled across two counties in Kentucky and two counties in Tennessee.) After basic, he was sent to Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas (which was recently redesignated Fort Cavazos in honor Texas native General Richard Edward Cavazos—a veteran of both Korea and Vietnam and the first Hispanic to wear four stars on the uniform.) Slocum was trained to be an MP and was then appointed to the 518 Military Police Detachment.

When someone was needed for the motor pool, Slocum was selected. He spent 18 months with the motor pool and went overseas as a replacement, which gave him a stop in Manila and then to Saigon.

Slocum was put in charge of motor pool parts and replacements and was promoted to an E-5.

He admits was an “easy job.”

“I was lucky; my best buddy went to the infantry,” he said. “But he came home! That’s the important thing!”

and Rick to Comiskey Park for a baseball game. (Scott couldn’t go; he was only 6 months old.) That was the date of the infamous “Disco Demolition,” when local radio personalities Steve Dahl and Garry Maier urged fans to bring along disco records that would be destroyed between the two games of the doubleheader. If you know your Chicago history, you know the White Sox had to forfeit the second game due to the mess and mayhem caused by the event.

But the Slocums were there to witness it.

Up and running

Now that the Corvette is driveable, Dan and Marlys are having a great time, zipping around town.

They recently stopped at a McDonald’s for lunch when a stranger approached Dan. The man was a survivor of the 25th Infantry Division stationed in Cuchee, Vietnam, and gave Dan an insignia key fob.

“That’s the way it is,” Dan said. “No matter where you go, veterans find each other and honor each other in whatever way they can.

“I was honored to receive key fob.”

When you see the snazzy ‘Vette now, you’ll notice a couple of signs adhered to it stating, “In Memory of Jacob.”

“He was my nephew,” Dan said. “He graduated from York High School and went to the U.S. Navy.”

On the far side, Tony Flaim digs into the engine of Vietnam veteran Dan Slocum’s 1972 Corvette Stingray, while Brandon Schrupp bends over the front of the car. Behind Brandon is Steve Hochwert, whose name badge indicates he’s the Boss! The men are members of the Elk Grove Car Club who came out to help with the project. By the end of the day, the car was running.

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A bid bond, certified check, bank draft or irrevocable letter of credit on solvent bank letterhead with authorized signature, payable to the “Village of Bensenville”, or cash in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be submitted with each bid.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory performance bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract sum as a security for the faithful performance of the Contract and also a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum as a security for the payment of all persons performing labor on the Project under the Contract and furnishing materials in connection of the Contract. The “Village of Bensenville” shall be named the primary obligee on the face of the bonds. The successful bidder shall also furnish a Certificate of Insurance. No bid shall be withdrawn after opening of bids without the consent of the said Municipality for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening bids.

The Village of Bensenville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in bidding and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to it, all in accordance with the standard specifications.

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 24, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at the Bensenville Theater, 9 South Center Street, Bensenville, Illinois 60106. All Bidders are encouraged to attend and sign in at the meeting which will also be attended

by the Owner and Architect. Attendance of the formal walkthrough is not a mandatory requirement of Bid submission but is recommended. The Bidder will be responsible for familiarizing themselves with the project and existing conditions prior to providing a bid.

Federal Labor Standards and Prevailing Wage Rates will apply to this project.

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Aug. 24, 2023) 442737

Public Notice

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 27th day of September 2023 at the Board Room of the Board of Education, 222 North Kennedy Drive, Addison, IL 60101.

Melissa Morgese

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

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Aug. 24, 2023) 442745

Back home, he meets his wife

Dan was finally discharged and came back home. One evening, he stopped into the Boar’s Head Pub on Lake Street in Oak Park, where he met Marlys, who is now his wife. They had two boys: Rick and Scott. Dan also gained a stepson named Danny.

He recalled the date of July 12, 1979, when he and Marlys took Danny

Jacob was accepted into the prestigious nuclear power program, which is known for being extremely difficult. Jacob apparently didn’t perform very well in his studies. Dan believes he was bullied for it, and as a result, the young man ended up taking his own life.

Jacob will always be remembered, though, thanks to a sign in his memory placed on a 1976 newly restored red Corvette Stingray. Watch for it around town.

Above: After his car sat rusting in a garage for 15 years, Vietnam veteran Dan Slocum is all smiles as he finally gets to drive his 1972 Corvette Stingray that was recently restored by the Elk Grove Car Club. There’s a sticker on the window that says “In Loving Memory of Jacob,” after his nephew who passed away while serving in the Navy.

Right: Dan shows an insignia key fob he was given by a complete stranger who approached him at a McDonald’s. The man was a survivor of the 25th Infantry Division stationed in Cuchee, Vietnam, and wanted Dan to have the key fob.

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Can’t-miss events throughout DuPage County

Editor’s note: If you have information on an event in DuPage County taking place that you would like us to consider listing here, please email that information to: news1@rvpublishing.com.

Ongoing

North Suburban Carvers meetings

The North Suburban Carvers meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wood Dale Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in carving, power carving, wood burning or special finishing techniques is welcome. North Suburban Carvers is a non-profit organization that promotes carving in the Chicago area. For more information, visit: northsurburbancarvers.com.org/calendar.aspx.

Now through Aug. 31

Rock ‘N Wheels

Addison

Recurring Thursdays from 6-10 p.m. presented by the Village of Addison, Rock ‘N Wheels

features vintage vehicles, great bands from the area and food tents. Admission: free. For more information and a schedule of bands, visit: www.ithappensinaddison.com/events.

Crusin’ Nights and Street Fair

Westmont

Recurring Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. at Cass Avenue and Norfolk Street, live music, cool cars, festival environment—walk with your beverage throughout the event, food and beverage specials, kids activities, and three blocks of streets closed off and dedicated to classic car parking. Admission: free. For more information, visit: https://westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights

Now through Sept. 1

Moose Cruise Nights and Friday Night Live Downers Grove

From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday, it’s time for Downtown Downers Grove’s live concert series. The Moose Cruise Night, sponsored by the

Moose Lodge is located on Warren Avenue between Forest and Main as well as Lot A, from 4-8 p.m. Warren Avenue will be closed from Forest to Main. Space is limited and registration not available. For a full schedule of concerts, visit: www.downtowndg.org/whats-happening/ moose-cruise-night-and-friday-night-live.

Now through Sept. 23

Fifteen Minutes of Fame exhibit

Lombard

Recurring daily at the Lombard Historical Society, 23 W. Maple St., AndyWarhol was simultaneously an artist, magazine illustrator and magazine owner, filmmaker and gossip columnist. His life and work have endured, and he continues to influence product design, media and fashion. However, it is especially his influence as a fashionista that is at the core of these events. Admission: free. For more information, visit: www.lombardhistory.org/newevents-1/2023/6/1/fifteen-minutes-of-fame-exhibit-opening.

Now through Sept. 30

Muddy Warhol Art Exhibit, Westmont Recurring daily t the Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Ave., the Westmont Special Events Corporation (WSEC) NFP has created the Muddy Warhol Art Contest & Exhibit to cross promote a new Andy Warhol Exhibit at the College of DuPage, which will debut this spring, as well as highlight the Muddy Waters Blues Exhibit in Westmont. The contest and exhibit will encourage artists to create and submit Warhol-inspired art featuring the image of blues music legend Muddy Waters. Waters lived in Westmont from 1973 until he passed in 1983. Westmont Special Events has created a blues exhibit and annual Muddy Waters Blues Tribute music event to honor the American music icon. For more information, visit: https://westmont.illinois.gov/ CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1748&fbclid=IwAR3MoCxv0KpmIu64FAtmYhMwTjagx47XRwCWzQ9NuKvRHcRTcJqjJHMpmsM

See EVENTS, Page 12

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50¢ Boneless Wings LIMIT 12 (with side purchase)

$5 Sausage & Peppers ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$9 Pasta Marinara (add $2 for Vodka, Meat, Carbonara or Alfredo)

$10 Bacon Wrapped Pickle Spears

$10 Vegan Pasta Marinara

$4 Mimosa - $6 Tito’s Bloody Mary

$4.50 Miller Lite or $6 Import 22 oz. Drafts

$17 Bottles of Woodbridge House Wine

TUESDAYS

$2 Beef/Pulled Pork Taco

$3 Chicken - Fish - Pork Belly - Steak

$4 Vegan Tacos - Impossible Meat - Chicken - Pork

$4 Cilantro Lime Rice or Seasoned Black Beans

$10 BACON Nachos

$4 Modelo Draft

$6 Don Julio Margaritas

$7 Don Julio Frozen Margaritas

$20 Any Mexican Beer Buckets

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10 and Under - Ask server for more details

$5 Gourmet Cheeseburger (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Wrapped Mushrooms

$8 Impossible Burger (with side purchase)

$5 U Call Its $8 and Under Wine/Liquor ONLY

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$5 Pulled Pork ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

$8 Vegan Chicken Parmesan ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$4 Drafts $8 and Under

Half Price Bottles of Wine $25 or More

1/2 Off any $20 or More Bourbon, Scotch or Whiskey

FRIDAYS

$5 Pepper & Egg ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$15 Fish & Chips (1/2 Pound Alaskan White Fish)

$10 Bacon Stuffed Avocado

$8 Vegan Burrito (with side purchase)

$5 Stella Draft

$5 Crown or Titos

$25 High Noon Buckets

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$5 1/2 Lb BLT ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Croquettes

$8 Vegan Buffalo Chicken ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$5 Sam Seasonal Draft

$5 Proper Twelve Shot

$5 Absolut or Jameson

$22 Modelo Buckets

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Your Dining & Entertainment Guide to the Western Suburbs

• Events

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Now through Oct. 22

Glen Ellyn French Market

Recurring weekly on Sundays at the Metra parking lot, 449 Main St., from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Glen Ellyn French Market is open for the season. For more information, visit: https:// bensidounusa.com/glenellyn/.

Now through Oct. 25

Elmhurst Farmers Market

Recurring weekly on Wednesdays from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the York and Vallette Business District, the Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstfarmersmarket. com/.

Now through Nov. 25

French Market

Wheaton

Recurring weekly from 8 a.m.2 p.m. on Saturdays in downtown Wheaton (Main Street and Liberty Drive), Saturdays are Market Days in Wheaton. Come and explore ... you will find a great assortment of goods. Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts and more are sold. Free. For more information, visit: https:// bensidounusa.com/wheaton/.

Friday, Sept. 1

Sounds on the Streets

Glen Ellyn

From 5-10 p.m. in downtown Glen Ellyn, celebrate the end of summer with a free live concert on Main Street. The featured band is Semple, which stars at 7 p.m. Main Street closes at 5 p.m. The band shell goes up and the street is open for you to place your chair. For more information, visit: https://downtownglenellyn.com/ event/sounds-on-the-street

Friday, Sept. 1-Monday, Sept. 4

Naperville Jaycees

Last Fling

The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a popular family friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day weekend near downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer. The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: live music, food and beverage ven-

Coming event

GPS program Aug. 24

dors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit: https://www.lastfling.org/.

Friday, Sept. 1-Monday, Sept. 4

Taste of Melrose Park

From 6-10 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday, the 41st annual Taste of Melrose Park takes place at 1000 N. 25th Ave. Admission is free. There are several food vendors with many items ranging from $3-$4. For a list of food vendors and live music entertainment, visit the Melrose Park Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/melroseparkil.

Saturday, Sept. 2Monday, Sept. 4

Septemberfest

Schaumburg

One of the most popular Labor Day weekend celebrations in the area, the annual Septemberfest, held at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center Grounds, 101 Schaumburg Court, is an outdoor festival featuring entertainment on three stages, a carnival, arts and crafts show, craft beer and wine area, Taste of Schaumburg, bingo, free pony rides on Saturday, fireworks on Sunday evening, and a Labor Day parade on Monday. Featured musical performers: Blue Oyster Cult (Saturday), the BoDeans (Sunday) and Al Jardine, founding member of the Beach Boys (Monday). For more information, visit: https://www.villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/ events/septemberfest.

Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9 Rock the Block party Elmhurst

From 4-11 p.m. both evenings at the Elmhurst City Centre, Elmhurst’s annual Rock the Block Party is back. Enjoy a two-day festival full of bands, food, drinks, free family fun zone, and much more. A free Family Fun Zone will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Headline bands include Too Much Molly and Hello Weekend on Friday; ARRA and Sixteen Candles on Saturday. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstcitycentre. com/index.php/upcoming_events. html?view=cause&id=147-rock_the_ block.

The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families will present “Smart But Scattered: The Executive Functioning Approach to Help Kids Reach Their Potential” with authors Pam Dawson and Richard Guare. Dawson and Guare will offer tips to help identify a student’s strengths and weaknesses and enhance their problem-solving skills while avoiding micromanaging, cajoling and ineffective punishments. This program will be presented during two Zoom webinars: at noon and 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. Go to glenbardgps.org for further information and links to these two webinars. To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ross@glenbard.org or at 630-942-7668.

for the silent and live auctions. In addition, the gala will feature a “Golden Ticket” drawing, wine toss and a wide variety of unique experiences, including travel, sports and dining. For more information about purchasing tickets, becoming a sponsor or donating items for the auctions, visit www.EMHFoundation.org/autumnaffair or contact the Foundation at (331) 221-0388.

Cat Guardians anniversary celebration Aug. 26

You are invited to Cat Guardians’ 33rd Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Please join us at our open house, in which you can meet lots of amazing kitties, plus enjoy some refreshments. Also, we have fantastic raffle prizes. For more information about our awesome raffle prizes, as well as how to purchase tickets, visit: www.catguardians.org/anniversary.

Plum Library programs

Genealogy Club Monday, Aug. 28,

at 7 p.m. Join us for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls. Register at helenplum.org or by calling (630) 627-0316. Family Tech Play Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 3 p.m. Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. We’ll have our favorite high- and low-tech options available for families to explore.

‘Black Hawk Down’ program Aug. 29

The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park resumes its acclaimed Date with History series on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m.. A panel of Task Force Ranger veterans will share their experiences and lessons learned during a raid in Somalia that inspired the war film “Black Hawk Down.” Their heroic actions 30 years ago foreshadowed later military operations by the United States and its Special Operations forces. The free program is available at the Cantigny Visitors Center and online. Regis-

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tration for both in-person and Zoom viewers is required at FDMuseum. org. For those attending in person, parking is free.

GPS program Aug. 29

The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families will present “Never Enough: Inspiring Balanced Achievement, Self-Confidence and the Power of Mattering” with award-winning journalist Jennifer B. Wallace at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, via Zoom. Wallace is a celebrated journalist, formerly with 60 Minutes, and author of the book “Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It ” Go to glenbardgps.org for further information and the links to these webinars. To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ross@glenbard.org or 630942-7668.

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Fun by the Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CLUES ACROSS

1. Civil rights organization

5. Calendar month (abbr.)

8. Monetary unit of Burma

11. Twyla __, US dancer

13. Everything included

14. “Antman” actor Rudd

15. Italian city

16. Nowhere to be found

17. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls

18. Turkish officer

20. Perform on stage

21. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid

22. Canadian coastal provinces

25. Furnishes anew

30. Edible mollusk

31. No seats available

32. Garden figurine

33. Two-legged support

38. Rest here please (abbr.)

41. In a silly way

43. One from the Golden State

45. Photographers

48. Native religionn in parts of China

49. Dickens character

50. Brodway actress Daisy

55. Ancient Greek sophist

56. Undivided

57. Daniel __, French composer

59. Nocturnal S. American rodent

60. Rusty

61. Jewish spiritual leader

62. Patti Hearst’s captors

63. Popular global holiday (abbr.)

64. Tall, slender plant

CLUES DOWN

1. Defunct US energy company

2. Fellow

3. It’s issued from volcanoes

4. Type of acid

5. Winged nut

6. Arouses

7. Things are served on it

8. San Diego ballplayer

9. Currency and a Chinese dynasty

10. __ mater, one’s school

12. Exclamation that denotes disgust

14. Hairstyle

19. Supreme ancient Egyptian god

23. They __

24. Connecting line on a map

25. Mock

26. One point north of due east

27. Chinese philosophical principle

28. Type of tree

29. Persuade to do something

34. A place for travelers to rest

35. National Gallery of Art designer

36. Panamaniaan province

37. Field force unit (abbr.)

39. Whalers’ tool

40. Simply

41. Nigerian City

42. Not one

44. Obstruct

45. Political plot

46. Manila hemp plant

47. Dough made from corn flour

48. Fishes by letting the bob fly

51. Swiss river

52. Plant that makes gum

53. A French abbot

54. One point east of northeast

58. Get free of

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Sports

The Rams show their spirit

Glenbard East High School held its eighth annual Red and Black Athletic Community Night on Friday. The event, which featured several scrimmages by the Rams’ fall athletic teams, concluded with the varsity football team’s scrimmage in the school’s stadium. Friday’s celebration also included performances by Glenbard East’s marching band, cheerleaders and dance team, as well as a parade of the Rams’ fall athletic teams on the stadium track. Pictured during that parade are members of Glenbard East’s cheerleading (top left), boys soccer (left), girls tennis (top right) and girls volleyball (bottom) teams.

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing

A celebration at Willowbrook

Friday’s Silver and Blue Community Night event at Willowbrook High School celebrated the start of the 2023-24 school year. The first day of student attendance at the Villa Park school was Wednesday, Aug. 16. All of the student-athletes on the Warriors’ fall sports teams were introduced during Friday’s service, which also included scrimmages from the school’s boys soccer, flag football and football teams. The evening also featured performances from the Warriors’ cheerleading and dance teams. The Villa Park Warriors Football and Cheer program’s teams were also introduced. The youth program’s cheerleaders gave a brief performance. One photo (above) shows members of the Warriors’ boys cross-country team running on the stadium track. Another photo (below) shows senior Elle Bruschuk (No. 12) waving to the crowd during the introductions of members of Willowbrook’s girls volleyball team. One more photo (bottom) shows some of the young cheerleaders from the Villa Park Warriors Football and Cheer program performing on the field near the end of Friday’s event.

Warriors earn a victory

The Willowbrook High School boys golf team played its first dual meet of the season last week. The Warriors faced Elmwood Park at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on Aug. 17. Playing at its home venue, Willowbrook won the meet after posting a team score of 159. Elmwood Park produced a team total of 184. Three Warriors—junior Austin Coppersmith (above left), senior Alex Calderon (above right) and senior Victor Voskresenski—each posted nine-hole scores of 39 on the par-32 course. Junior Nick Hathaway shot a 42 to contribute to Willowbrook’s team score of 159 (39+39+39+42). Coppersmith is pictured while hitting his tee shot on the ninth hole. Calderon is shown while sinking a putt on the ninth green to complete his round. The Warriors’ season continued with Saturday’s meet against Downers Grove North at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club’s Course No. 3 in Lemont. The Trojans turned in team score of 303 to defeat the Warriors, who delivered a team total of 355. Coppersmith shot his team’s best round of the day, firing an 18-hole score of 83 on the par72 course. Voskresenski shot an 85 during Saturday’s event. Junior Trent Kovacs turned in a 93 for the Warriors, while senior Carson Stefani carded a 94 to round out Willowbrook’s scoring lineup. The Warriors’ schedule this week includes West Suburban Gold Conference meets against Hinsdale South and Proviso East.

Warriors open their conference season

Willowbrook High School’s girls golf team began its West Suburban Conference season with last week’s dual meet against Oak Park and River Forest High School. Playing at their home venue—Twin Lakes Golf Club in Westmont—the Warriors lost to the Huskies. Oak Park and River Forest turned in a team total of 144 in the Aug. 16 meet, while Willowbrook posted a 223. Junior Paige Dehnke, who is pictured while hitting a tee shot during the competition, delivered the Warriors’ best score of the day with her nine-hole total of 53. Willowbrook held its Rachel Gibson Invitational at Twin Lakes Golf Club on Saturday. Riverside-Brookfield won the invite’s team title. Montini Catholic finished second in the team standings, while Glenbard South placed third. The Warriors landed in sixth place. Willowbrook’s schedule this week includes conference dual meets against Downers Grove South and Addison Trail.

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Chris Fox photo Rock Valley Publishing

Coming event

DuPage County to host veterans resource fair

The County Recorder and Veterans Assistance Commission will host a resource fair for veterans from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 29. More than 50 agencies will be in attendance to provide informational materials and veteran programs and resources. Representatives from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will be available to assist with veteran designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs. Attendees can also sign up for the Recorder’s Honor Rewards program. For additional information, please contact Steve Fixler at (630) 4075655 or steven.fixler@dupageco.org.