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Bensenville police dept. honored with prestigious accreditation

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After many months of preparation, the Village of Bensenville’s Police Department was officially awarded with a prestigious accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This accreditation is nationally recognized as a gold standard in public safety and recognizes the high level of policing offered by the Bensenville Police Department.

“I commend the Bensenville Police Department for their hard work to earn this accreditation through CALEA,” said Village President Frank DeSimone. “It is an honor for the department to achieve this accreditation and is another demonstration of the high level of professionalism provided by our officers.”

During the weekend of Nov. 16, Chief Daniel Schulze, Deputy Chief Brian Dooley, and Sergeant Juliann Wilson attended the CALEA Conference in Covington, Ky. Chief Schulze testified in front of the Accreditation Review Committee on behalf of the department, resulting in approval for recommendation to the full Commission.

Later that evening, the full CALEA awarded the Department Full Accreditation status for the next four years.

The Village attained initial accreditation with the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) in 2015. Accreditation has become the primary method for a law enforcement agency to voluntarily demonstrate its commitment to excellence in law enforcement.

The Bensenville Police Department is one of the few departments in the state of Illinois to attain dual accreditation, demonstrating an ability to comply with the best practices of law enforcement at both a state and international level.

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

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Jan. 8, 1:39 p.m. in the 900 block of Supreme Drive, Davion J. Howard, 28, of Bloomingdale, was cited for assault. BEPC2000021.

Jan. 7, 1:46 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported that two suspects took approximately 60 pop crates from the store.

This case is under investigation.

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Jan. 7, 3:07 p.m. in the 200 block of Pine Lane, a complainant reported fraudulent activity on his checking account. This case is under investigation. BEPC2000018.

Jan. 6, 1:41 a.m. in the 600 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported that the door was found to be damaged and an ATM machine was missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2000013.

Jan. 6, 9:02 a.m. in the 200 block of Rose Street, dealer license plates that were previously were reported stolen were recovered from two parked vehicles. This case is documentation purposes only. BEPC2000014.

Jan. 6, 1:40 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., a complainant reported that threatening messages were made via Twitter. This case is under investigation. BEPC2000015.

Jan. 6, 1:52 p.m. in the 1300 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported that the rear license plate to her vehicle was found to be missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2000016.

Jan. 6, 1:35 a.m. in the 1200 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported that the front door window was found to be broken and an ATM machine was missing.

This case is under investigation.

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Jan. 5, 3:03 p.m. in the 1100 block of N. Ellis St., Sharif H. Ali, 23, of Hemet, Calif., was arrested for theft.

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Jan. 3, 10:19 a.m. in the 1000 block of Industrial Drive, a complainant reported that an employee took unauthorized possession of company property. This case is under investigation. BEPC2000006.

Jan. 3, 12:49 p.m. in the 800 block of Fairway Drive, a complainant reported that a vendor did not pay for items shipped. This case is under investigation. BEPC2000007.

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Bensenville native to Dean’s List at Bradley Cecilia Arteaga of Bensenville was named to the Bradley University Fall 2019 Dean’s List. Arteaga is majoring in Interactive Media Animation and is among the 1900 students named to the Fall 2019 Dean’s List.

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Local police receive CALEA award

Bensenville Police Chief Dan Schulze (center) proudly accepts a certificate of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. With him are (from left): CALEA Representative Anthony Purcell, Deputy Chief Brian Dooley, Chief Schulze, Sergeant Juliann Wilson, and CALEA Representative Craig Hartley.

Man pleads guilty in crash that killed 17-year-old DGN student DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced on Thursday, Jan. 9 that a Naperville man has pleaded guilty to striking 17-yearold Elizabeth Dunlap with his car and killing her early last year. Joseph Kucharski, 52, with a last known address in Naperville, appeared before Judge Liam Brennan in court, where he entered a blind plea of guilty to one count of Aggravated DUI-Alcohol/Drugs Causing Death, a Class 2 Felony, and one count of Reckless Homicide, a Class 3 Felony. He faces a maximum penalty of up to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections to be served at 85%. Kucharski appeared before Judge Liam Brennan who accepted his plea.

About the incident On Feb. 19, 2019, at approximately 10:55 a.m., the Downers Grove Police Department responded to a report of a person, later identified as Downers Grove North student Elizabeth Dunlap, struck by a vehicle in the intersection of Main and Grant Streets, just steps away

from the main entrance to Downers Grove North High School.

An investigation into the incident revealed that Dunlap was on her way to school, crossing Main St. within the marked crosswalk in conjunction with the “Walk” signal, when she was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes on Main Street. The investigation further revealed that the vehicle, driven by Kucharski, entered the intersection at Grant Street against a red light.

At the time of the crash, Kucharski had a blood alcohol content of 0.031 and exhibited signs of impairment when interviewed by police. Further investigation revealed that Kucharski had alcohol, Xanax® and cocaine in his system. Authorities also found two crack pipes, crack cocaine and other drugs as well as vodka and beer at a hotel room in which Kucharski was staying. In his car authorities found Xanax, Benadryl® and suboxone.

Elizabeth Dunlap suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead from her inju-

ries on Friday, February 22. That same day, Judge Robert Miller issued a $5 million arrest warrant for Kucharski. Four days later, on February 26, Kucharski appeared in Bond Court where bond was set in the amount of $750,000 with 10% to apply. On May 15, 2019, Kucharski posted the necessary $75,000, or 10%, of his bond and was released from custody.

Berlin gives comments “This morning, Mr. Kucharski appeared before the Court where he took responsibility for the death of Beth Dunlap,” Berlin said. “While today’s plea does nothing to ease the pain Beth’s family, friends and the entire community have endured since February 19 and will most likely feel their entire lives, it is the first step in holding Mr. Kucharski responsible for his incredibly reckless and irresponsible actions.”

Kucharski’s next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 27, 2020, for return of the Pre-sentence Report. His sentencing date is scheduled for March 6, 2020.

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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.

said Thomas Jr., an employee at the S. Villa at around 1:45 p.m. store, made sales transactions for merchandise at the store without Dec. 26 paying for the merchandise.

Cinthia Fernandez-Aleman, 31, of South Elgin, was charged with Jan. 5 theft at a local store at around 5:55 A 26-year-old Addison man was p.m. charged with domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of do- Dec. 25 mestic violence at around 4:50 p.m.

Ivan Gutierrez, 44, of Chicago, Police said the suspect struck vic- was charged with theft of vehicle tim on the face, scratched her neck parts at a local car dealership at and took the phone from victim to around 4:55 p.m.

Addison interfere with the reporting of doJan. 9 mestic violence.

Dec. 24 Police said Jason L. Steineke, 35, Wynter Cole, 40, of Dolton, was of Addison, had a warrant out of the Villa Park charged with retail theft at a local Illinois State Police Department Dec. 28 store at around 2:15 p.m.

S.possession Main St.Eric Lombard, ILVilla 60148 District #2 for 116 unlawful Jacobs, 60, of Park, of a controlled substance at around wasFax: charged627-7027 with two counts of Dec. 23 627-7010 9:12 p.m.

DUI near St. Charles and Villa at James King, 68, of Glen Ellyn, around 7:45 p.m. was charged with DUI and impropJan. 8 er lane usage near Addison and Travis D. Thomas, Jr., 28, of Dec. 27 Stone at around 12:31 a.m.

Chicago, was charged with theft A 57-year-old Villa Park woman James Mclaughlin, 46, of Glen at a store in the 1000 block of N. was charged with two counts of do- Ellyn, was charged with DUI, leavRohlwing at around 1 p.m. Police mestic battery in the 1400 block of ing the scene of an accident, leaving the roadway and no insurance in the 100 block of S. Myrtle at around 1:19 a.m.

Police said an unknown suspect spray-painted black and gray graffiti-style writing on the dock, the dock benches, the back of the sign on the playground, and the north wall of the bathroom building at Twin Lakes Park at around 8:19 a.m.

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12 South Center Street All eligible registered voters, including Bensenville, IL 60106 The Village of Bensenville will accept those who are physically unable to get to Sealed Bids until 09:30 am local time on their polling place, are entitled to receive Wednesday, February 5, 2020. The Bid a ballot by mail or in person. An individumust be in a sealed opaque envelope plain- al may request a ballot to vote by mail up ly marked 2020 Tree Purchase and Deliv- through March 12, 2020. An individual may ery Bid. The forms can be found at www. vote early at the Election Division office, bensenville.il.us under “Business.” The beginning February 6, 2020, through March packet can also be picked up at the Public 17, 2020, or early vote in person at one of Works Department, 717 E Jefferson Street, the County’s Early Voting sites, starting Bensenville, IL 60106. Detailed information March 2, 2020, through Monday, March 16, ad with 2020. may be obtained by contacting Your Jovana DacPolling locations during Early Voting ic at 630-594-1012 or via email at jdacic@ us brings and on Election Day will be equipped with bensenville.il.us. results! touch-screen voting machines to enable All bids require a Bid Bond or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the those who are blind, visually impaired or Village of Bensenville for not less than five have limited dexterity to vote privately without assistance. percent (5%) of the base bid amount.

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Kara Phillips, 25, of Chicago, was charged with three counts of theft at a local store at around 7:15 p.m.

Theft was reported at a local store at 7:32 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect took money that was left unattended at the self-checkout lane.

Police said unknown suspects drew a white graffiti design on the south side door of a local business at around 7:44 a.m.

Bond denied for man charged with robbing stores at gunpoint

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and Lisle Deputy Chief of Police Ron Wilke announced on Tuesday, Jan. 7, that bond had been denied for a Chicago man accused of robbing several hundred dollars from two DuPage County businesses. Devonte Johnson, 20, appeared at a bond hearing, where Judge Liam Brennan denied bond. Johnson has been charged with two counts of Armed Robbery with a Firearm, a Class X Felony.

About the alleged incident On January 4, 2020, DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of an armed robbery that had occurred at the Domino’s Pizza located at 5531 Belmont Road in unincorporated Downers Grove.

Upon their arrival, the suspects had already fled the scene.

It is alleged at approximately 1:29 p.m., two male subjects entered the Domino’s Pizza. It is alleged that one of the subjects, later identified as Johnson, walked behind the counter, pointed a gun at the cashier and ordered the cashier to open the register. It is further alleged that when the cashier complied with Johnson’s orders, Johnson and his accomplice took the money from the register. It is further alleged that Johnson, with the firearm still pointed at the cashier, then ordered the cashier to open the safe. It is alleged that when the cashier again complied with Johnson’s orders, Johnson took the money from the safe. It is alleged that Johnson and the unknown second male then fled the scene in a Mercedes-Benz that had been stolen earlier that day from a location in Bolingbrook.

Through the course of their investigation, authorities learned that shortly before the armed robbery at the Domino’s Pizza, at approximately 1:19 p.m., two male suspects with similar descriptions had robbed at gunpoint the Dunkin Donuts located at 4300 Lincoln Avenue, Lisle.

It is alleged that Johnson and his unknown accomplice were the men responsible for this armed robbery.

Johnson was taken into custody later that evening by Oak Park Police.

“It is alleged that Mr. Johnson armed himself, traveled to DuPage County, robbed two businesses and threatened at least one individual at gunpoint who was just trying to make an honest living,” Berlin said.

“This type of violent behavior will not be tolerated in DuPage County and, if found guilty, Mr. Johnson will find himself behind bars for a significant amount of time.”

Johnson’s next court appearance is scheduled for January 29, 2020, in front of Judge Brennan for arraignment.

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

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Ardmore first-graders learn about dairy farming Suzanne Anderson from the DuPage County Farm Bureau visited the Mrs. Marino’s and Mrs. Delgado’s first grade classes at Ardmore School on Friday, Jan. 10 with a lesson about dairy farming and products. She shared information about different breeds of cows and explained how milk from cows is used to create many dairy products that children eat each day, such as milk, ice cream, string cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese.

After showing the students photos of butter churns as well as modern milking barns and equipment, the students had the opportunity to make their own butter by shaking whip-

ping cream until the butter formed.

Anderson encouraged the students to taste the buttermilk and to enjoy their homemade butter on crackers.

Students in Mrs. Delgado’s class were especially fascinated to learn that cows are milked on a rotating milking platform.

Anderson visits the Ardmore 1st grade classes each month with a different agricultural lesson. The DuPage Farm Bureau provides Agriculture in the Classroom lessons at schools, libraries, summer camps, and other events across DuPage County to help raise students’ awareness of the importance of agriculture in their lives.

Ardmore first graders like this boy enjoyed tasting their own fresh butter – made by the students themselves -- on crackers. Everyone enjoyed learning about dairy farms and the dairy products that come from the cows.

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This young man spilled some of the freshly-made butter made by the first graders at Ardmore School, who were visited by the DuPage County Farm Bureau to learn about dairy products.

Fenton boys basketball team hangs tough in Upstate Eight Bison defeat South Elgin; Two key UEC road games on tap this week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton boys basketball team has been competitive in its first year in the Upstate Eight Conference.

Fenton was 4-3 in UEC action and 10-7 overall after beating South Elgin 52-29, losing by seven to Streamwood and losing a close 5450 contest to East Aurora in a trio of conference games.

“We probably let two go this week,” said Fenton coach Chaz Taft. “Streamwood was 3-2 going in and we were 4-1 in the league and we lost to them by seven. And then we lost by four to East Aurora. We had 28 turnovers in each of those games. We have to cut those down.”

Fenton has a shot to get right back into the UEC upper-tier fray this week with games at Elgin Lar-

kin and at UEC co-leader Glenbard South Friday in Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South is tied for first with Glenbard East).

The Bison beat Glenbard South earlier this year by a point in overtime. Taft noted is was the first time in eight years Fenton defeated Glenbard South. Fenton lost by a point on the road at Glenbard East earlier this season.

“Those are big games for us in the conference,” he said. “We haven’t played Larkin and we beat Glenbard South in the conference opener.”

Over the holidays, Fenton went 2-2 in the IC Catholic Prep-Westmont tournament beating Westmont and Chicago Legal Prep and dropping contests to Chicago Taft and to Elmwood Park in the consolation championship on a last-second shot.

“We’re playing team basketball right now,” said Taft. “We’re ranked second in DuPage County in defense, giving up 46 points a game.

We’re holding people to under 50 points a game. We have been very tough to score against. We’re also in the top 10 in scoring offense.”

Fenton continues to be led by the duo of Andre Reed and Diamon King.

Reed is averaging 16 points a game, while King is adding 12 points and eight rebounds a contest for Taft’s squad.

“They have been our two main seniors,” Taft noted.

The Bison also have received key contributions from Jose Alvarez and junior Frankie Krygier. “Jose is our senior point guard and has been playing well, and Frankie is a junior who has been playing really well right now at forward for us.”

Taft is confident his group will continue to progress in the coming weeks.

“We had a couple minor setbacks this week,” he noted. “We’ll get things back on track and continue to get better in practice.”

College news

Resident accepted at Palmer College of Chiropractic Nishtha Patel of Addison has been accepted for enrollment for the fall 2019 trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Ia. Students named to Dean’s List at Bradley Bradley University has announced the Fall 2019 Dean’s List, which includes the following Addison residents. Allison Galvan, who is a Political Science major; Karlee Frewert, who is a Theatre Arts major; and, Michal Tkaczyk, who is majoring in Management and Leadership.

Resident makes DePauw Dean’s List Addison resident Gina Federighi has been named to DePauw University’s Fall 2019 Dean’s List.

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Mazzochi condemns Democrats’ refusal to recommend real property tax reform State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) stood with House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and Property Tax Relief Task Force members to denounce the missed opportunity and failed effort of the Democrat-controlled Task Force to seriously consider and recommend meaningful short- and long-term property tax relief. Rep. Mazzochi served as one of the task force’s cochairs.

“People are tired of empty promises,” Mazzochi said. “Democrats say they want reform. Ignore what the Democrats say; watch what they do.

Republicans placed dozens of impactful reform ideas before the Task

Force to protect our schools, help our cities and villages, and lower costs.

Democrats refused to consider and debate them all, and have repeatedly ignored them. It is also telling that their biggest recommendation is to raise even more taxes--that doesn’t bring relief, it is just more of the same.”

Mazzochi highlighted several reform options from the Republican caucus, including: • Property Tax Caps for Senior Citizens. Seniors are being pushed out of their homes because they can’t afford always-rising property taxes.

Both blue state California and red state Indiana have tax caps to prevent

this, which Illinois should consider.

• Reduce Unfunded Mandates.

Unfunded state mandates hike school compliance and administrative costs and don’t improve educational outcomes for students. Eliminate them and honor local school control.

• Pension Reform. Without pension reform, income tax dollars will continue to feed legacy costs, not present-day classrooms and public services.

• Eliminate Conflicts of Interest.

The current system protects and rewards the politically-connected.

Well-known conflicts of interest and insider deals plaguing Chicago’s property tax process should be ripped out and replaced with a clear, objective standard that is fair for everyone.

“We can get this done and help our residents if we think big,” said Mazzochi. “It is sad that for all their talk about reform these last several months, the Democrats’ ideas are in essence: pay more taxes here to pretend we’ve ‘saved’ money there.

That’s just playing whack-a-mole; it doesn’t leave taxpayers better off.

“It’s clear the majority on this Task Force will produce no concrete, actionable steps the legislature can take to meaningfully lower property taxes. I look forward to filing real reform legislation as our next legislative session begins.”

[This was received from the office of State Representative Deanne Mazzochi.]

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Fenton wrestlers enjoy trip to Nashville Bison also score thrilling come-from-behind win against West Chicago

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton wrestling team took care of business in two states recently.

The Bison kicked off the new year by heading once again to Nashville, Tenn. to compete in the Father Ryan invitational.

Fenton finished 21st out of 50 teams, despite not having wrestlers compete at three weights and anther backup bump up a weight class.

Quinn Wilcoxen (285 pounds) led the Bison with a fifth-place finish after ending the tournament with a 6-2 record.

Danny Ramirez went 3-3 at 152 pounds to finish eighth. Jeremy Piskorz (145 pounds) won two matches and was one match away from placing.

In his 34-man bracket, all four wrestlers he competed against placed in the top eight.

Ricky Saucedo won three matches at 182 pounds and was one match away from placing in the tournament.

Kevin Guevara (160 pounds) also won two matches, while Marcel Rusiecki (220 pounds) and sophomore Viktor Klimczyk (170 pounds) each won a match.

The Fenton team also enjoyed

their time together on the trip, going for a two-mile run in Louisville, Ky., over the Ohio River that separates Kentucky and Indiana, as well as enjoying a barbeque dinner on the famed Broadway Street in downtown Nashville. Fenton also enjoyed its time in a breakout room in Nashville.

Fenton then returned to Illinois and Upstate Eight Conference action in dramatic come-from-behind fashion with a 40-39 win that spoiled West Chicago’s senior night. The win moved Fenton to 10-5.

After being down 28-0, Jeremy Piskorz ignited the comeback with a dominating performance that ended up in a pin at 138 pounds. Danny Saucedo added a major decision at 145 pounds, followed by Ramirez scoring a fall at 152 after being up by 13 points.

Guevara and Tony Huizar were the recipients of forfeit wins at 170 and 182 pounds respectively. Ricky Saucedo controlled his bout at 195 pounds from the opening whistle and pinned his opponent in the second period.

Marcel Rusiecki fought off his back four times to prevent a pin at 220 pounds, which gave the Bison hope, being down by five points heading into the last bout of the evening at heavyweight.

Wilcoxen took down his West Chicago opponent two times and earned the pin in 1:12 to complete the comeback for Fenton.

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Fenton wrestlers once again made the trek to Nashville, Tenn. at the start of the new year to compete in the Father Ryan tournament where the Bison took 21st out of 50 teams. One photo shows Fenton wrestlers with Louisville, Ky. in the background after a jog. The other photo shows Fenton wrestlers enjoy dinner at Rippys in Nashville.

Fenton girls basketball team returns to Upstate Eight play Younger players helping Bison

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Fenton girls basketball coach Dave Mello loves the way his team continues to compete each night.

“The girls are keeping a positive attitude and are continuing to work hard each day,” he said. “It’s great to see. I was really impressed with their energy and enthusiasm in our game against East Aurora.”

Fenton ended last week at 7-12 overall and 1-9 in Upstate Eight Conference play. The Bison lost 72-41 to South Elgin, 72-46 to Streamwood and 60-42 to East Aurora in recent games.

One area of specific improvement of late for Fenton has been rebounding.

“We also have been doing a nice job of defensive rebounding,” Mello noted. “I would say our rebounding has improved the most this season.

At the beginning of the season we weren’t rebounding like the last two seasons. However, that has changed over the past month. The girls are attacking the glass a lot harder and are doing a better job at grabbing the ball.”

Mello added Fenton continues to zero in on a number of aspects of its

game. “We can continue to get better at all facets,” he said. “We are working each day in practice on individual development such as ball-handling, finishing at the rim, shooting, etc., as well as team development. Our main goal right now is to get all of our young players as many reps as possible to help their individual growth which will help our team growth.”

Mello has seen ups and downs on the offensive and defensive ends.

“The offense has been a struggle the last few games,” he said. “We have run into a lot of pressure manto-man defenses, and we are still working with the girls on being able to take their girl off the dribble and either score themselves or set a teammate up for an easy score.

“Despite giving up a lot of points in each game, mostly due to the pace of our play, we have seen strides in the right direction on defense. We have added in a few new wrinkle for the second half of the season and will continue to fine-tune everything before we reach the postseason.”

Sophomore Aneta Lula and freshman Adriana Rocha have excelled of late for the Bison.

“Aneta, after playing on the freshman team last season, she showed up to tryouts and earned her spot on varsity. In the last 10 games she has consistently been scoring for us inside and grabbing rebounds, while

causing a lot of problems at the point of our press.

“Adriana earned her spot on varsity primarily for her tenacious defense and overall fearless style of play. She has been all over the court on defense getting deflections and steals, and also has taken on the responsibility of face-guarding some of the better players we have faced. Her offensive game is improving each day and we could not be more excited to see her continue to develop.”

Mello noted the staff continues to stress continued development heading into the latter stages of the season.

“We told the girls we aren’t worried about the scoreboard until the state tournament,” he said. “We just want to see the girls continue to work hard and develop their overall basketball talents. Too many people get caught up in the end result.

“Just because we win doesn’t mean we played well, and just because we lose doesn’t mean we played poorly.

In reality, we have played much better in some of our losses than we did in some of our wins. We are treating the rest of the season like an academic class—each regular-season game is a chapter test and the postseason will be our final exam. We want to be able to put everything we learned in the regular season on display in the postseason.”

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Warriors win one of three non-conference battles Team closes week with a 6-11 record

The Willowbrook boys basketball team won one of three non-conference games last week.

The Warriors began the week with a 51-50 loss at Sandburg on Jan. 7.

One night later, Willowbrook beat Proviso West 81-73 in Villa Park.

The Warriors finished the week with Saturday’s 65-58 loss at Mundelein.

The Warriors’ overall record at the end of the week stood at 6-11.

Willowbrook trailed Sandburg 28-24 at halftime. The Warriors took a 38-34 lead by the end of the third quarter. The lead swung back and forth during the closing minute of the fourth quarter. Trailing by one point, the Warriors went to the free-throw line with less than one second to play. Willowbrook missed both free throws.

Sophomore Sean Paige scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Warriors. Senior Everett Stubblefield, who made a pair of 3-point shots, added 12 points. Senior Sam Tumilty, who connected on three shots from 3-point range, scored 11 points. Senior Isaac Gaines contributed seven points.

Willowbrook held a 38-29 halftime lead over Proviso West in the Jan. 8 contest in Villa Park. Senior Deandre Holliday helped the Warriors to a 58-45 lead by the end of the third quarter.

Holliday’s steal and driving layup gave Willowbrook a 55-43 lead with about 20 seconds left in the period.

Moments later, after Proviso West scored a basket, Holliday fired and sank a 3-point shot as the buzzer sounded to give the Warriors a 13-point lead.

Holliday scored eight of his 17 points during the third quarter. He provided his second 3-point shot of the night during the fourth quarter.

Holliday also grabbed eight rebounds during the victory.

Stubblefield scored a team-leading 21 points in the win over Proviso West. He made eight baskets, including one shot from 3-point range. Stubblefield made four of five free-throw attempts during the fourth quarter.

Paige made seven of 11 field-goal attempts and sank four of five free throws to provide 18 points. Paige also recorded 13 rebounds.

Tumilty sank three 3-point shots—one in each of the first three quarters. He added three baskets in the fourth quarter on the way to a 17-point output.

The Warriors trailed Mundelein 26-14 after one quarter of Saturday’s game. Willowbrook outscored the Mustangs 16-3 in the second quarter to take a 30-29 halftime lead. The Warriors held a 46-43 lead after three

quarters, but Mundelein delivered a 22-12 surge during the final eight minutes.

Stubblefield made 11 of 21 shots, including two of five attempts from 3-point range, and scored a team-leading 24 points. Tumilty provided 13 points, while Paige scored seven points.

Willowbrook’s schedule this week includes conference games against Hinsdale South and Downers Grove South. The Warriors will play games this Saturday and Monday at Lake Zurich’s Martin Luther King holiday tournament.

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Willowbrook’s boys basketball team defeated Proviso West 81-73 in last week’s non-conference game in Villa Park. Senior Everett Stubblefield (No. 3-above) scored a team-leading 24 points in the victory.

Seniors Deandre Holliday (No. 1-left) and Sam Tumilty (No. 5-below) both contributed 17 points. Sophomore Sean Paige (not pictured) scored 18 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. The Jan. 8 victory over Proviso West gave Willowbrook an overall season record of 6-10. The Warriors fell to 6-11 with Saturday’s non-conference loss at Mundelein.

Addison Trail wrestlers gearing up for stretch run Cadre of Blazer competitors garnering state attention

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail wrestling team is making its preparations for the upcoming IHSA Class 3A state series.

The Blazers were 8-5 overall through their first 13 dual matches, but coach Mike Rosengrant stressed the competition level in those contests will work wonders for his group in the upcoming weeks.

“Four of those five losses are to really high-ranked teams,” he said.

“We lost to the No. 3 team in the state, the No. 6 team and to the No. 4 team. So three teams in the top 10 are in those five losses.

“We wrestle a tough schedule and hopefully are guys will be battle-tested and keep getting better and be ready for the postseason. We are focusing on that, getting guys ready for

the state series.”

Through early last week Rosengrant noted five Addison Trail wrestlers appeared in the state rankings.

At one point, Jake Matthews was ranked No. 6 at 152 pounds but dropped to honorable mention status after a loss to the No. 6-ranked wrestler at 145.

“But Jake beat the No. 7-ranked guy at 152 and beat him pretty solid,” Rosengrant said. “He had been out for two weeks and that was his first match back, and it was the first time he cut down to 145.”

Nick Skamra was ranked eighth at 182 pounds, while Adam Skrzypek (113 pounds), John Asiuras (120) and Xavier Sierra (220) were all ranked in the honorable mention category in their respective weight classes.

“We are focusing on improvement and that’s it,” said Rosengrant. “Guys are getting better and buying into the style of wrestling we are preaching.

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Willowbrook girls gymnastics team notches season-high score CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls gymnastics team registered a season-high score in a 126.55-118.9 West Suburban Gold Conference victory at Hinsdale South on Jan. 9.

Coach Deanna Zuchowski noted it was Willowbrook’s high score dating back the last few years.

Willowbrook freshman Sarah Ball won the vault with a score of 8.7.

Sophomore Tess Placek and senior Karli Wilson tied for fifth with scores of 8.4 Sophomore Bella Naumovsky

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We are starting to see some gains.

We know what they need to do to reach those state-level goals and we are in there working on those things.”

At the recent Prospect tournament, John Assurance won his weight class, while Skamra took third, and Skrzypek and Sierra each took third.

Addison Trail also wrestled in the prestigious Dvorak tournament.

“It’s the toughest in-season tournament in the state,” said Rosengrant.

“It’s nationally known as a tough tournament and a good indicator for potential.”

Asiuras, Rosengrant pointed out, lost to two ranked wrestlers in close matches. Skrzypek lost at Dvorak in the “blood” round (the round needed to win in order to place.

“Nick had two losses to the No. 4 and No. 6 ranked guys and he was one win away from placing,” said Rosengrant.

Skamra took sixth in his weight class at Dvorak, while Sierra won his blood round match at 220 but then had to medically default and took eighth.

“We had two kids place,” said Rosengrant. “Overall, it was a good tournament for these guys.”

Heading into last week, Skrzypek had 19 wins (19-3), while Skamra had 16 wins. Asiuras had 15 and Sierra had 14.

“Adam is having a great year,” said Rosengrant. “Nick is having a great year. All of those guys are doing well. Jake is doing well but his stats aren’t where the others are because he missed some time. Those five guys, everyone of them has the potential to go downstate and maybe place. They are right there with the best guys in the state.”

Addison Trail heads to the Batavia tournament this weekend.

“We have Geneva and Batavia tournaments back to back,” Rosengrant said. “Those are tough tournaments where we will see teams in our regional and we’ll see state-ranked guys. The next couple weeks we’ll have a good idea where guys are at.

“We are at the Willowbrook regional that will be really tough. There are no easy regionals, but this one is tough. Montini is the No. 1 team in the state and right away that makes it tough. We know we have to work on a few little things. I really think we have guys who can make noise in the postseason.”

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first with Mitrick on vault at 8.2. She was second on bars at 6.1 and second on floor at 6.7. Freshman Dima Elagha was second on beam at 6.3.

Morris was second in the all-around at 27.2.

Addison Trail bowling The Addison Trail girls bowling team was sixth at the Dec. 21 Oswego East Wolves Invitational. The Blazers rolled a 4,729 six-game series and had an 859 high game.

Addison Trail senior Kasey Fiermuga finished 17th with a 1,025 series. She had high games of 191, 190 and 189.

Senior Yuli Macias was 20th at 996. She had a high game of 236 right after the lunch break. Sophomore Sarah Soucie took 24th with a 947 series that included a 180 high game. Freshman Kylie Fiermuga was 37th at 777 (for five games). She had high games of 182 and 180.

The Addison Trail JV team took seventh in the JV invite at Oswego

East. Brit Nakhammouane was 18th Addison Trail-Willowbrook with an 805 series with a high game boys swimming The Addison Trail-Willowbrook of 159. She also had a 157 game. boys swimming team was in action at the 14th annual York Invite on Willowbrook bowling The Willowbrook bowling team Dec. 21.

Michal Niemirski was 17th in the took 24th at the Cougar Holiday Bowling Invite hosted by Plainfield 100 with a time of 55.71. Sean Pienkos was 19th in the 200 at 2:06.88.

South on Dec. 28.

The Warriors finished with a Pienkos was 18th in the 500 at 4,675 pinfall and had a high game 5:43.24.

Conor Craddock was 13th in of 882. Senior Makaylah Jones led the Warriors with a 32nd place fin- the backstroke at 1:03.89. Marco ish at 1,102. She had high games of Chaidez was 17th in the butterfly at 237 and 192. Senior Maddie Brown 1:03.16.

AT-Willowbrook was 12th in the rolled a 928 series with a 179 high 200 relay with Craddock, Chaidgame.

Willowbrook also entered its JV ez, Matthew Burrow and Niemirski team in the tournament and it fin- swimming 1:40.49.

AT-Willowbrook was 14th in the ished 30th in the field.

Senior Victoria Salazar led the 400 relay with Craddock, Pienkos, Warriors’ JV team with an 83rd-place Niemirski and Chaidez swimming finish. She had a 971 series with a 3:48.95.

Craddock, Burrow, Chaidez and 197 high game.

Sophomore Kaile Scholtens Niemirski combined to go 1:54.99 rolled an 899 series with a 178 high and take 11th place in the medley relay at York. game.

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won the bars competition with an 8.7. Junior Alexis Fitzgerald took third at 7.5.

Naumovsky tied for first on beam with an 8.9, while junior Riley Wieringa was third at 7.7 and Fitzgerald was fourth at 7.6.

Naumovsky won the floor exercise with a score of 8.6. Ball took second at 8.3.

Placek took third in the all-around scoring with a 29.8 score. Wieringa was fourth at 29.6.

Willowbrook won the JV1 meet 97.9 to 65.4. Freshman Hanna Mitrick tied for first on the vault for Willowbrook at 8.2. She also was tops on bars at 6.8, won the beam at 7.5 and was first on floor at 7.3. Mitrick also won the all-around at 29.8.

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Warriors return to action with convincing win Willowbrook’s girls basketball team moved to 11-7 overall and 6-1 in the West Suburban Gold Conference with Saturday’s 44-25 win over Downers Grove South in Villa Park. Junior Stephanie Dasbach (pictured at right) scored 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds for the Warriors. Junior Abbey Spada (No. 4-left) provided nine points.

Saturday’s game marked Willowbrook’s first contest in 14 days. The Warriors have a busy schedule this week. In addition to playing two conference games, they will tangle with neighborhood rival Glenbard East this Friday in Villa Park.

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Addison.................................$459,900 A.MONEY.MAKER!

Villa.Park..............................$244,500 LARGER.THAN.IT.LOOKS!

Solid brick commercial property has four units and tons of parking! Two units on busy Lake Street with great exposure, one additional side unit plus garage. Main tenant with long term 9 year lease. All units leased! Low taxes and expenses.

Well kept ranch home with finished basement can easily be a 3 bedroom home and/or in-law arragement. Main level features 2 bedrooms, full bath, large living room, eat-in kitchen and heated sunroom/rec room with wood burning fireplace.

126X216 parcel in unbeatable location convenient to Metra and park, close to downtown Lombard amenities, expressway travel and great schools nearby. Large grassy lot with 4 bedroom, 2 bath house on property. Consider the possibilities!

Vacation year round in this Eagle Ridge chalet that sits on a partially wooded acre lot! 3 bedrooms with master fireplace, 2 full baths, spacioius great room with wood burning stone fireplace, large formal dining room, large deck and 2 car garage.

PAM.FORSBERG..............630-629-0016

ENTELA.ILO..........................630-629-0016

Lombard................................$234,900 MAKE.IT.YOURS

Bensenville..........................$155,000 VACANT.LOT

Expanded ranch overlooking Lombard Commons Park and Paradise Bay Water Park. Spacious living room/dining room combo with hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms including master with attached den/office, 2 baths, lower level family room and 2.5 car garage.

Build your dream home on this wooded lot in a quiet country-like setting with easy access to highways. Electric and gas nearby, septic system and well required. School District 205. Call for details.

AHSAN.RAHMAN.............630-629-0016

TOM.FOSNOT...................630-629-0016

CC.WHITT..........................630-629-0016

JEAN.REEDY.BAREN........630-629-0016

JOHN.SIEBOLDS..................630-629-0016

Villa.Park..............................$169,900 CALL.ALL.REHABBERS

Villa.Park..............................$309,000 LUCKY.YOU!

Lombard................................$289,900 BE.HAPPY.HERE!

Elmhurst...............................$370,000 SIMPLY.GORGEOUS!

Lots of great living space in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath tri-level just a few doors from Madison Meadows Park. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Eat in kitchen, 1st floor family room with fireplace, lower level family room and 2 car garage.

Impeccaby maintained Brynhaven split level boasts updated kitchen that includes new Shaker cabinets, premium white quartz countertops, marble backsplash and breakfast bar opening to living room. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lower level family room and more.

Elmhurst...............................$269,900 WITHIN.YOUR.REACH

JEAN.REEDY.BAREN............630-629-0016

MARY.REEDY.O’CONNOR.......630-629-0016

TOM.TOPOLEWSKI..............630-629-0016

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow just a couple blocks from commuter train station would be a great investment. Full basement. Hardwood floors on main level. Needs updating and must be sold “as is”. Sits on an oversized 75x175 foot lot with 2.5 car garage.

JEAN.REEDY.BAREN........630-629-0016

Nice 2 story has just been rehabbed! 3 bedrooms 3 baths, kitchen with island and large eating area, recently redone basement with family room plus additional space and detached 2 car garage. Master bath, bedroom/den on 1st floor and more.

JOHN.SIEBOLDS...............630-629-0016

1136 S. Main Street, Lombard (630) 629-0016 YOUR CHOICE SINCE 1928

Brick bungalow with newer roof, central air and more. 3 main level bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat in kitchen and detached 2.5 car garage. Finished basement includes rec room, 4th bedroom, bath and laundry. Walk to Butterfield Park and schools.

1928 - 2019

The Home Folks

CELEBRATING 91 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE

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