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THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023

Suspect allegedly crashes car into Westmont residence

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden released Ronald Neal with conditions a Westmont man accused of crashing his car into an occupied home while attempting to elude police.

Ronald Neal, 20, appeared at his First Appearance Court hearing, charged with one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding, a Class 4 felony.

On Aug. 10 at approximately 12:16 a.m., an officer with the Westmont Police Department allegedly observed a Honda Element pull out of a parking lot near 59th Street without its headlights on. It is alleged that

the officer shined his spotlight on the Honda, later determined to be driven

by Neal, to alert him that his headlights were not on. It is alleged that Neal ignored the officer’s signal and continued driving without his headlights on, at which time the officer made a U-turn and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.

It is further alleged that instead of pulling over, Neal continued to drive, running a stop sign, hitting a mailbox and a streetlight before ultimately crashing into an occupied home. No injuries were reported from the occupants of the home. Following an investigation into the crash, Judge Angelo Kapas issued a $150,000 arrest warrant on Aug. 15. Neal was taken into custody without incident last week.

Neal’s next court appearance is scheduled Oct. 30 for arraignment in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.

Bensenville Park District coming events The Bensenville Park District has announced a great many events and activities as the fall season comes around. For more information about any of the programs listed, visit BvilleParks.org.

p.m., and “Pumpkin Science,” Sunday, Oct. 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. Located at 16W680 Old Grand Avenue in Bensenville, Fischer Farm offers the perfect setting for these hands-on experiences.

At “Creepy Crawlies,” children ‘Creepy Crawlies,’ ‘Pumpkin ages 6 and up learn about the bugs Science’ offer fun, educational and critters that call the farm home Halloween experiences before going on a bug scavenger Fischer Farm invites young peo- hunt to see what there is to find. ple to embark on a unique journey of Then, they’ll create their own Haldiscovery with two Halloween-time loween-inspired creepy crawly. The programs: “Creepy Crawlies,” See EVENTS, Page 3 Thursday, Oct. 26 from 4:30-5:30

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An artist and her pup

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Mia Larson holds one of her favorite subjects to photograph – her dog. Larson will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild on Thursday, Oct. 19 inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. Story and art on page 3.

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Pre-trial release denied for man accused of firing weapon at unincorporated Willowbrook Juneteenth celebration DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for an Aurora man accused Anthony of firing a handgun at a Mothershed Juneteenth celebration in unincorporated Willowbrook last summer.

Anthony Mothershed, 19, appeared at First Appearance Court, where he was charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm—direction of another person (Class 1 felony) and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony).

On June 18, at approximately 12:24 a.m., deputies with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to gunshots fired at a Juneteenth celebration in a strip mall parking lot near Kingery Highway and Honeysuckle Rose Lane in unincorporated Willowbrook. Upon their arrival, deputies learned that 31-year-old Reginald Meadows of Willowbrook had been shot and killed and multiple individuals had been shot.

Following an investigation into the matter led by the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, it is alleged that while in attendance at the Juneteenth celebration, Mothershed was with a group of individuals standing outside the Legacy Beauty Supply when he began shooting a Kahr Arms CW45 .45 caliber pistol in the direction of others at the

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Senior Fair well-attended

Nearly 400 people attended the Wednesday, Oct. 4, Village of Lombard 17th annual Senior Fair for information and services—with representatives from roughly 60 vendors, including health agencies, senior-related businesses, civic groups and village departments.

Pictured in one photo are (above - left to right) Public Works Administrative Coordinator Paula Alstott and Director Carl Goldsmith. Also pictured are (top right - left to right) VFW Lilac Post 2815 Commander Tom Zilla, Quartermaster Dennis Jensen and Senior Vice Commander Barney Bucholz. In another picture are (right - left to right) District 46 State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock’s Outreach Coordinator Alesia Bailey, District 42 State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, DuPage County Recorder Kathy Carrier and Costa Howard’s Outreach Coordinator Natalie Hart Draper.

celebration.

It is alleged that after the shooting, Mothershed fled from the scene. Deputies with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office took Mothershed into custody without incident on Oct. 4.

“The violent conduct alleged against Mr. Mothershed is outrageous and will not be tolerated in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “A gathering of hundreds of people is no place for illegal guns, and my office stands ready to file the appropriate charges supported by evidence against anyone accused of behavior such as alleged in this case. The investigation into what turned a peaceful celebration into a deadly shooting continues to be extremely tedious and time-consuming, and I commend Sheriff Mendrick and the detectives involved

who have invested countless hours to determine the truth about what actually happened that night.”

“I would like to commend the detectives of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office for tirelessly working on this case since its inception,” Mendrick stated. “These investigators have put in thousands of hours of work to reach this outcome. We will vigorously continue our investigation to hold anyone involved in this incident accountable.”

An investigation into the matter continues.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at 630407-2400.

Mothershed’s next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 23, for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander.

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Guests welcome to Oct. 19 program

On Thursday, Oct. 19, the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild will hold its members meeting from 7-9 p.m. and will feature artist Mia Larson as the guest speaker.

Mia Larson is a Chicagoland based artist who believes art is a powerful instrument to spread joy and enhance a space and commu-

nity.

She works with many different mediums and is always exploring new ones, but mural painting has been her focus for the last few years. She loves how murals are accessible to everyone, even those who say they “don’t know anything about art.” Larson’s works

are whimsical, colorful, and have a sense of imagination and humor.

Her goal is to create art that inspires creativity, makes people smile, and brightens up wherever it is. Larson said her need to create is essential to her survival, and she is always drawing and painting with the goal of bringing as much accessible art

to the public as possible. For more information about Larson’s work, visit mialarsonart.com. Free and open to the public.

The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild gallery is inside the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 So. Cottage Hill, in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park. Enter the pink Education doors.

ECT to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid

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This is a sample of Mia Larson’s artwork featuring her favorite subject – her pup.

• Events

(Continued from front page) fee is $8 for this program and $5 for invited to the Wood Street Fitness those residing within Bensenville “spooktacular” Halloween Zumba® class Thursday, Oct. 26 from 7 Park District boundaries.

“Pumpkin Science” combines the to 8 p.m. at the Deer Grove Leisure fun of pumpkin carving with an ed- Center Gymnasium, 1000 W. Wood ucational exploration of the inner Street. workings and growth of pumpkins.

Costumes are strongly encouraged Participants aged 10 and older will to make the event fitness party like choose a pumpkin, carve it into a cre- no other. There will be prizes for the ative masterpiece and gain valuable top three costumes and lots of Halinsights into the anatomy and growth loween props for pictures. Instructors of these iconic fall fruits. will team up to provide the ultimate The fee is just $5, with a discount- Halloween dance party for all fitness ed rate of $3 available for those liv- levels, with modifications for active ing within the Bensenville Park Dis- adults, seniors and children. trict boundaries.

“Everyone is welcome to join in Register for both programs in ad- this great workout and have a blast vance at the Deer Grove Leisure from start to finish,” Acevedo said.

Center, 1000 W. Wood Street, to se- “Last year was so much fun, and this cure a spot. year promises to be even better!”

Acevedo says participants can Wood Street Fitness burn as many as 800 calories during Halloween Zumba returns the workout and advises to bring waPeople of all ages and abilities are ter and dress in a fun, comfortable

Halloween costume.

The special event is not included among the fitness center’s Core Class Pass offerings, but don’t be spooked by the fee: it’s just $8 with a $2 discount ($6) for those living within Bensenville Park District boundaries.

Payment is to be made upon arrival.

Visit WoodStFitness.com for more information. Wood Street Fitness is a community service of the Bensenville Park District. For info: BvilleParks.org.

Family-friendly Halloween bash includes costume contest, bounce house, candy The Bensenville Park District invites area residents to do the mash— the Monster Mash, that is— on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.

Those attending Bensenville’s

Elmhurst Children’s Theatre (ECT) will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid, on Friday through Sunday, Oct.27, 28 and 29 at Blackhawk Middle School in Bensenville. Expected to be a crowd and family favorite, audiences will have the chance to enjoy a full-length stage production of the beloved Disney movie with expanded materials and songs. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Monster Mash will get in the Halloween spirit early by taking a trip through the DGLC’s Halloween-themed activity walk, ending in the gym, where kids of all ages will be able to enjoy many fun activities.

The event is free, and advance registration is not necessary.

Children and families can come dressed in costumes, and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Winners will be announced online on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Attendees of the family-friendly Monster Mash, sponsored by Grand Subaru of Bensenville, also will enjoy the carnival games, inflatable bounce houses, live critters and, of course, free candy while supplies last.

Information about this and other park district fall programs and activities can be found on BvilleParks.org.

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Opinion

Slices of life

Universal truths, number two

A few weeks ago, I submitted a list of universal truths that I think we can all recognize and maybe even agree with.

In today’s culture of division, isn’t it a pleasant and nice truth to simply agree? I concur and couldn’t agree more.

When writing that first list of truths, I found I had too much material for just one column. So here’s a second.

Who knows, perhaps there will be more. I hope so, because I think finding things we can agree on, universally, is a positive - now perhaps more than ever before.

Maybe that is universal truth number one: Finding common ground is a good thing.

Truth number 75: Colors—as in hues of the rainbow and beyond. You don’t give them much of a second thought until you are decorating. It is at that time that gray becomes at least 12 different distinctive shades with names like slate, dark slate, light slate, medium slate, sliver of slate, silver slate and beyond slate. The decision as to which to pick for the walls of your kitchen is hardly black and white.

Number 12: Weeds don’t exist.

They are a category made up by humans, based on our desire for grass-filled yards and flower-filled, vegetable-filled gardens. Dandelions, creeping Charlie and even poison ivy were created for a reason and they have adapted to their environments to be so successful they are often deemed weeds.

Despite their weedy reputation, they are useful, if you see them as such.

Dandelion flowers attract pollinators, like bees. The flowers of poison ivy serve as food for birds. All three have homeopathic uses. Both dandelions and creeping Charlie are rich in vitamin C. Bottom line, like all plants, weeds serve Mother Nature, who doesn’t like her soil to sit empty. Instead, she fills in the blank spots with growth we humans have decided to label as weeds.

Number 43: Cheap wine can taste just as good as an expensive bottle. It all depends on the company you keep.

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Jill Pertler Columnist

Good friends and family beat a top shelf cabernet any day.

Number five: Time alone can be just as valuable as time together.

It depends on the person and the relationship.

Number 1001: Sometimes an invention creates a product. What came first, wall to wall carpet or the vacuum cleaner? The answer might surprise you. The vacuum cleaner came on the scene in the 1920s, a decade or so later, the idea of wall-towall carpet came into being.

Number 997: Leaf blowers were invented for a reason, but I haven’t figured it out yet. I mean. If you want to get rid of leaves, don’t you have to do something more than just move them to another destination? How about a leaf vacuum—something that would suck them up and put them in a bag? Now there’s an invention worth inventing (if it hasn’t been already).

Number 772: Babies are born cute—for a reason. Puppies, kittens, hedgehogs, bunnies, piglets even all have certain characteristics that humans, at least, see as cute. Large eyes, a large head in relation to their bodies, chubby cheeks, a small nose and mouth all serve to trigger the cuteness factor. Cute makes us want to nurture—to complete those middle of the night feedings and diaper changes with an attitude of positivity, despite sleep deprivation.

Number one through one million: At the end of it all, all that matters is love. Who you’ve loved, how you’ve loved and how universally you’ve loved. All of it.

Go out and do that.

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

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Letter writer’s views were clear, but hard facts missing Last week’s paper (Oct. 5 issue, Opinion) had a Letter to the Editor from Marilyn Fawell in which she criticized an article in the prior week’s paper about the new Illinois law restricting the use of cash bail.

Claiming the law is “a political decision designed to appease leftists,” she launched her attack also on a political basis. Her political views were clear, but hard facts were missing.

A more accurate picture of cashless bail can be had if one looks at the data currently available.

Fawell stated that, “Eliminating bail could promote even more crime.”

There’s no clear evidence linking bail reforms to a rise in violent crimes. Increase in crime has occurred in cities across the country, not just those with bail reform measures. A report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association showed

that out of the 66 largest police jurisdictions, 63 saw an increase in at least one category of violent crimes in 2020. The vast majority of these cities have not passed reforms eliminating bail.

Some states and jurisdictions have passed varying types of bail reform without a corresponding increase in crime: Washington, D.C. removed cash bail in most cases in 1992. New Mexico largely eliminated it in 2016. New Jersey largely removed cash bail in 2017 and Alaska largely ended its cash bail system in 2018.

There is still no conclusive evidence on the success or failure of no-cash bail. In a November 2020 report the Prison Policy Initiative, a criminal justice reform think tank, reviewed 13 jurisdictions that have instituted pretrial reforms—including Washington, D.C., New Jersey and Kentucky—and found that, “All

but one of these jurisdictions saw decreases or negligible increases in crime after implementing reforms.”

An October 2019 report from the University of New Mexico indicated that after the state’s bail reforms were implemented, a majority of individuals released pretrial did not commit other crimes.

However, two studies from the University of Utah and Loyola University Chicago came to opposite conclusions on whether the bail reform in Cook County led to an increase in crime in the county. The verdict is not yet in on the success or failure of cashless bail.

Crime in this country is a major issue which stirs people to strong opinions seeking solutions to the problem. Is it too much to ask that our decisions be based on facts and not politics?

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Thank you Village of Lombard and the Lombard Park District for the senior fair last week. I got some good information and some nice free “swag,” although I would rather see less of the for-profit companies and businesses, even though they are about seniors; or maybe “targeting” them. Health care, senior services in and around the township and county, for certain, but I was put off by “pitches” some representatives tried to lay on me as I walked around. I think we seniors are pretty savvy, and while I am not saying any of these businesses are the least bit shady (I am sure the village does a good job of vetting them first), there are some seniors who can get sucked in by a deal or offer. Just my opinion. And thanks for having the vaccine available, too. *** We always talk about speeding down the streets, but here is a situation I want to address: speeding down the aisle in parking lots. It is difficult enough pulling out of a parking space when you can’t see past the vans and SUVs until you get past their back end, so drivers, please be watchful for backup lights and pass more slowly by the bigger vehicles, because we can’t see you.

It is frustrating to start backing up, only to have a driver zooming past.

I have had enough near misses that it is a fender-bender waiting to happen.

Now I just try to park facing outward to lessen the chances of getting hit or hitting someone. Thank you. *** Glad to see the (Helen Plum) library board is rebating a half a million dollars in property tax. That should be about $30 per household.

My taxes went up more than $400 to build the new library. The board stated in the referendum they would build a $20 million building; it cost

$30 million. I would ask the board to add a sunset clause to lower the tax once it is paid off. *** I hate to break the news to you farright MAGA supporters, but getting Kevin McCarthy removed as Speaker of the House doesn’t achieve anything. Thanks to Matt Gaetz and the seven other self-aggrandizing fools who joined him, the Republicans just shot themselves in the foot as far as getting anything done in Congress. Then you have Marjorie Taylor Greene, another far-right clown.

She said Trump is the only one she will back to become Speaker of the House. That’s absurd. Republicans deserve to lose control of the House next year because of all this childish nonsense. *** When is our Democrat establishment going to take control and get us some good presidential candidates?

It’s obvious poor President Biden has used up whatever he might have had before to get elected. We are getting closer to the 2024 elections and President Biden should be allowed to enjoy the golden years he has left, as he is literally running out of gas.

Seriously! *** I was watching the news about the illegal immigrants coming to Chicago because Chicago wanted to be a sanctuary city. Once you say something like that, they start coming.

Now you’re crying that there are too many and you don’t want them; you want the rest of the state and federal government to pay for them. You got what you wanted, now deal with it and take it out of your own tax dollars. And it goes out to everybody out there: if you want them, bring them into your own home. You see what Democrats and liberals did to Chicago. Please, please, don’t let Demo-

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crats and the liberals do that in DuPage County and the rest of Illinois.

We don’t need it. We can’t afford it.

We like to walk down our streets and be safe. And for every police officer, thank you for doing a job that nobody wants. We do support the badge. *** Hi. I want to talk about a nearby van I see in the neighborhood. The owner is not disobeying the law because you are allowed to park a commercial vehicle in your driveway, but the intent is probably just to allow people to have their vehicle in their driveway; however, this person is seemingly advertising their company. It sits there day after day.

And this particular property has a very long driveway and probably four garages. *** So I see the Biden administration waived 26 federal laws in south Texas to allow 20 miles of border wall construction in Starr County along the border of Mexico. Interesting. I

like to think Biden finally realizes there’s a crisis on the border and is finally doing something about it, but the cynic in me thinks otherwise. I bet if Democratic politicians weren’t complaining about all the migrants they’re getting from Texas, and if there wasn’t an election coming up next year, Biden wouldn’t be doing anything. *** Yes, this is Lombard calling in regard to this no-cash bail in the state of Illinois. People are robbing, people are killing, people are stealing and they let them loose, without even an ankle monitor, to possibly be able to do it again, what they feel like doing, without even being put in jail and then wait for their trial because of this no-cash-bail law. Thank you. *** President Biden doesn’t have to campaign for the 2024 election. All he has to do is grant the grateful illegal immigrants he has welcomed to America two things. One is amnesty

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and the other is the right to vote. The number of voters could rise by the millions in his favor. The obvious is the obvious. *** I’ve noticed JB Pritzker keeps bringing up the fact that this state has spent over $300 million to aid the illegal migrants that have been bused here from Texas. This is wishful thinking on my part, but Pritzker ought to save taxpayers the $300 million and provide aid for these illegal migrants out of his own pocket. Did you know he spent over $300 million on his own campaigns for governor in 2018 and 2022? Look it up if you don’t believe me. Pritzker also has a 6.4-acre horse farm in Florida and a mansion in Lake Geneva that’s his vacation home. Since he’s a big proponent of Illinois being a sanctuary state, maybe he should provide housing in Florida and Lake Geneva for some illegal migrants so they don’t have to live in Chicago police stations.

District 87 congratulates National Merit commended students Several Glenbard District 87 students have been named commended students in the National Merit Scholarship program.

Commended students are among the top 5 percent of the 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT).

Congratulations to the following students: from Glenbard East: Patrick Barry, Claire Flanagan,

Thomas Gill and Daniel Zlatanov; from Glenbard North: Nathan Nguyen and Sharon Zheng; from Glenbard South: Aaron Berntsen, Beau Bixler, Lucas Newman, Mary Pinkelman, Emily Puchalski, Isha Shah, Mohammad Sharif and Benjamin Zima; and from Glenbard West: May Adduci, Drew Bennett, Dylan Gasaway, Mary Ikens, Maanav JaJodia, Olivia Janninck, Mohammad Ehtasham Malik, Margaret Millar, Olivia Pauer, Audrey Sawyer, Mihir Sharma and Mohsin Siddiqi.

Coming events Historical society events Oct. 14 (1-2 p.m.) - Daylight Cemetery Tour: Tour the Historic Lombard Cemetery located on Main Street during the day. Learn about the history of Lombard and the people who once lived here.

This tour will also identify features of a Victorian cemetery that have fallen out of fashion. Location: Lombard Cemetery.

Oct. 19 and 20 (6-9 p.m.) - Art of Dying: Death in the Columbian Exposition: Columbian Exposition and the murder of H. H. Holmes: Chicago was able to show off its grandeur and take its place among world class cities, but there was darkness hidden among the new electric lights. The residents of Lombard in 1893 are lucky. They are only a short train ride away from the White City, also known as the Columbian Exposition World’s Fair. Book a reading with a tarot reader. Location: Victorian Cottage. All events require tickets which are available at lombardhistory.org. For more information, check the website (lombardhistory. org), email info@lombardhistory. org, or phone 630-629-1885.

town Center from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, for a Taylor-Gate Party to celebrate the Eras Tour being available in theaters. Dance and sing along to your favorite Taylor Swift tracks, make friendship bracelets (with proof of any $25 purchase made at Yorktown Center on Oct. 14), and snap photos at the Eras-inspired photo op. Plus, Yorktown Center is giving away a 20-person private screening of the film at AMC Dine-In Yorktown 18, along with a $500 shopping spree at the mall. Stay up-to-date with the Taylor-gate Party by texting GORGEOUS to 89881. For more information, visit: https://yorktowncenter.com/events/taylor-gate-party.

Teen Advisory Board at Villa Park Library Join the Teen Advisory Board at the library on Tuesday, Oct.17, at 3:45 p.m. Share your opinion on ways to improve library services for young adults by providing feedback on programs, assisting librarians with planning and running events, and more. The Teen Advisory Board meets monthly and would like all teens to be part of it. Registration for this program is encouraged. For Family Fall Festival at more information, visit the library’s Plum Library Oct. 13 website at www.vppl.info or call Family Fall Festival Friday, Oct. 630-834-1164.

13, from 3-5 p.m. Drop-in event recommended for families with children GPS program on of all ages. Join us for a Fall Family cyberbullying Oct. 18 Festival. We’ll have games, crafts, The Glenbard Parent Series: treats and more.

(GPS) Navigating Healthy Families will present “Addressing Cy‘Taylor-Gate’ Party Oct. 14 berbullying and Unwise Social MeStop by Center Court at York- dia Use in Tech Savvy Kids” with

research professor Sameer Hinduja at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, via Zoom. Go to glenbardgps. org for further information and the links to these two webinars. Hinduja is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work on cyberbullying. He is a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University. Hinduja is also co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center and a faculty associate at Harvard University. 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 630-942-7668.

Cat Guardians Bake Sale Oct. 22-23 Cat Guardians, 932 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard, is holding a Bake Sale Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Masonic lodge blood drive Oct. 14 Masonic Lodge #1098 is hosting a Versiti Blood Center blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at First Church of Lombard UCC, 22 S. Main St., Lombard. Donate and receive a pair of Versiti Halloween socks while supplies last. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. A photo ID is required. To make an appointment, visit versiti.org/IL or call/text Camille at 847-305-9998.

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Faith, family, fellowship and fun aplenty at annual St. Pius Fall Fest

St. Pius X Church in Lombard held its annual Fall Fest on Sunday, Sept. 24. About 500 people attended the event. An outdoor polka Mass was held at 10 a.m. featuring Chicago’s Good Times Band. After Mass, a pig roast was held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with pork, bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, applesauce, dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage. There also were raffles with cash prizes of $3,000 (first place), $1,000 (second) and two $500 prizes (for third and fourth). The parish also held a community trivia night on Saturday, Sept. 23.

GardenWorks Project’s Harvest Against Hunger returns to College of DuPage The GardenWorks Project (GWP) will host its sixth annual fundraising event, Harvest Against Hunger, on Saturday Oct. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the College of DuPage Street Scene, located at the Miller Homeland Security Education Center in Glen Ellyn.

The goal of the event is to raise awareness and funding to help alleviate food insecurity within the western suburbs.

Harvest Against Hunger celebrates and supports GWP’s work towards a more sustainable, equitable, and food secure future. This creative collaboration with College of DuPage’s Culinary, Hospitality, Horticulture, and Music departments will feature small plates showcasing seasonal produce from local farms, specialty cocktails, live music, interactive activities, and a parting gift made by culinary students.

The event will also debut a custom, garden-themed beer crafted by Skeleton Key Brewery of Woodridge.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing Guests will be the first to enjoy the IPA “Growing for Good,” made with locally grown herbs and have the opportunity to pre-order 4-packs of this limited release.

Following the event, the brew will Montini Catholic junior Ruby Cavaliere of Lombard has been named Bronco Artist of the month for September. She was nominated for the honor by her art teacher, Stephanie Kuecker. She is pictured here be available at Skeleton Key Brewery with all proceeds benefiting their (left) with Kuecker (right) and some of her artwork.

Montini student from Lombard named Bronco Artist of the Month

nonprofit partners, The GardenWorks Project and West Suburban Community Pantry.

This will be the first fundraising event GWP has hosted with Teri Wood onboard as executive director. “I am thrilled to be part of the GardenWorks Project and I’m looking forward to experiencing this event for the first time,” said Wood. “The GWP team is working to demonstrate our partnership between our gardeners, volunteers, and community members and the impact we make by working together.”

COD students will showcase their talents with contributions to the food, decor, service, and live music for the event, designing a creatively curated “farm to table” style spread. The event will also provide guests an opportunity to win themed raffle baskets and prizes, including a certificate for a prestigious dinner at College of DuPage’s Waterleaf Restaurant.

Tickets are $100 and all proceeds will support The GardenWorks Project’s programs and services, improving food security and fresh food access for residents throughout the western suburbs.

For more information, to purchase tickets or make a donation, visit: https://www.gardenworksproject. org/harvest-against-hunger-2023/.

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Judge grants state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for Chicago man charged with leading police on high-speed chase

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Four Paws Pet Services holds ribbon-cutting ceremony

Four Paws Pet Services, located at 104 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce its grand opening. Shown here from left to right: Darlene Rollins, Michael Smith (boy), Dawn Sveen, Danielle Kolse, owner Denise Motz’s sons Ryan (holding Autumn Kolze) and Aiden, Denise Motz (holding the scissors), Paul Ernst and Lombard Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rick Galfano. Four Paws Pet Services offers half-day or full days of daycare, overnight stays, full-service grooming, and training. It also has transportation available for pick-up or drop-off for any service. Hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays by appointment. For more information, visit: fourpawsdogs.com or call 630-376-6372.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to Terrance Griggs deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car.

Terrance Griggs, 24, appeared in First Appearance Court, where he was charged with two counts of aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 1 felony), three counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding (Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses.

On Oct. 2, at approximately 12:25 p.m., after receiving information regarding a 2017 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport that was reported stolen out of Chicago on May 26, the Berkeley Police Department observed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop at

I-290 and York Road in Elmhurst.

It is alleged that instead of pulling over, the Lexus, later determined to be driven by Griggs, pulled away at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a pursuit of Griggs that allegedly reached speeds in excess of 88 mph in a 30 mph-zone along southbound York Road at Lake Street in Elmhurst, at which point the Elmhurst Police Department became involved.

It is alleged that during the pursuit, Griggs struck an Elmhurst fire engine, causing approximately $7,000$10,000 in damage, as well as a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas. It is further alleged that the Lexus came to a stop behind a business in the 500 block of N. Michigan Street in Elmhurst, at which time Griggs exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

Griggs was taken into custody approximately 15 minutes later in the 500 block of Willow as he attempted to get into an Uber.

“Cases of motorists fleeing from the police continue to endanger our streets,” Berlin said. “It is alleged

that in this most recent case, Mr. Griggs drove in excess of 88 mph on a 30 mph-road, struck a fire engine and another vehicle before abandoning the stolen vehicle he was driving and fled on foot. This phenomenon of ignoring the police and putting innocent motorists in harm’s way must stop before someone gets killed. I thank the Elmhurst Police Department for their work in apprehending the defendant in this case as well as the Berkeley Police Department for their assistance.”

“The frequent occurrence of reckless drivers using stolen vehicles to flee from police will not be tolerated in Elmhurst,” McLean said. “The Elmhurst Police Department utilized police canines, public safety drones, and mutual aid officers to apprehend Mr. Griggs. We will continue to use all of our resources to apprehend these dangerous offenders and protect our community.”

Griggs’ next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 17, for status in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell.

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when the officer located the vehicle, later determined to be driven by Castro, Castro put his car in reverse and proceeded southbound on Route 83. It is alleged that as the officer pursued, Castro reached speeds of approximately 107 mph in a 45-mph zone and disobeyed three traffic lights.

It is alleged that near 16th Street, Castro completed a U-turn and continued driving northbound on Route 83 reaching speeds of approximately 100 mph in a 35-mph construction zone, at which time the pursuing officer lost sight of the vehicle.

A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned in a school parking lot. Officers responded to the school parking and at approximately 8:42 p.m., located Castro approximately one block away from the school. He was then taken into custody after a brief struggle with the officers.

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Meadows was “a beacon of love and strength, who fell victim to a devastating crossfire incident that shattered the peace and joy of what should have been a day of celebration.

“Amidst the chaos, Reggie tragically lost his life, leaving an indelible mark of grief on his family and community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the other victims who were injured, as we mourn the loss of Reggie, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many.”

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Omar Castro, 22, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Michael Reidy set bond at $100,000.

Castro is charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including two counts of aggravated speeding in a construction zone, reckless driving and driving while license suspended, all Class A misdemeanors.

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

Battery Sept. 30 Aaron J. Hoover, 43, of Braidwood, was charged with battery in the 1100 block of S. Edgewood at 10:38 p.m.

Juvenile complainants in the 400 block of W. Crystal advised of a physical fight between two other juveniles. A complainant advised that one of the juveniles may have had a knife. The parents of the juveniles were contacted.

Sept. 25 Two juveniles at Glenbard East High School were involved in a physical fight. The juveniles were charged and released to their parents.

Domestic battery, disorderly conduct, domestic incident, dispute, disturbance Oct. 1 A complainant at 7-Eleven, 400 W. 22nd, advised that a subject was upset that she would not enter his credit card manually. The subject accused the complainant of racism.

The complainant wanted the subject trespassed from the store.

Sept. 30 A complainant in the 400 block of W. Hickory advised that a subject was yelling and hitting his truck window while the complainant attempted to place the subject’s vehicle on his tow truck. The complainant canceled the tow service and left the area.

1177 S. Main, reported a male yelling and swearing inside the store.

The subject advised that he was upset due to his lost phone. The phone was later found outside.

DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor, selling alcohol to a minor

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a victim’s identity was fraudulently used either to make charges on a credit card, open a business, bank or credit account, fraudulently deposit checks, alter a check, receive unemployment benefits—or a victim was convinced by a subject to deposit money into an account, send a check, or to buy gift cards.

Road rage Sept. 26 Oct. 2 A complainant near Lincoln and Jordan Dalton, 33, of Lombard, Maple reported a traffic altercation was charged with DUI and endanger- with an unknown motorist. ing the life of a child in the 800 block of S. Fairfield at 5:36 p.m.

Suspicious incident Oct. 1 Oct. 1 A complainant at Sonesta ES Edward Romero-Martinez, 18, Suites, 2001 S. Highland, advised of Aurora, was charged with DUI, someone entered her room and speeding, no driver’s license and no trashed it while she was gone. insurance at 1:39 a.m.

A complainant near Fairfield and Roosevelt advised that an unknown Sept. 29 subject in a silver sedan was folLinda A. Sykes-Turner, 60, of lowing her. When the complainant Broadview, was charged with DUI, arrived at the Lombard Police Deno valid driver’s license, driving with partment, the vehicle was no longer expired plates and illegally stopping following her. or parking near 22nd and Meyers at A complainant near Kenilworth 7:43 p.m. and Westmore-Meyers advised at Jordan Vogel, 44, of Lombard, was 10:13 p.m. of hearing an unknown charged with DUI, expired plates, no female yelling for help, but upon an valid driver’s license and no insur- officer’s arrival, the yelling stopped. ance in the 1100 block of S. Main at The officer did not locate anyone 12:35 a.m. who needed assistance.

Sept. 28 Scott Maples, 43, of Wheaton, was charged with DUI, disobeying a traffic control device and making an improper turn near Madison and Elizabeth at 1:30 a.m.

Sept. 25 Deonte Montgomery, 25, of Lombard, was charged with DUI, DUIdrugs, illegal stopping and suspended registration near E. Wilson and S. Westmore-Meyers at 12:57 a.m.

Sept. 30 A complainant in the 300 block of S. Main reported at 9:08 p.m. someone banging on her door claiming to be from the FBI. Sept. 29 A complainant in the 700 block of E. 22nd reported a female in the parking lot looking into vehicles. The subject was gone upon an officer’s arrival.

Sept. 28 A complainant in the 2700 block Harassment, threats of S. Highland advised at 12:26 a.m.

Sept. 27 Sept. 28 A student at Glenbard East High of an unknown female who was A 50-year-old Lombard woman School threatened another student. sending her messages on social mewas charged with domestic battery dia and hacking her phone. in the 200 block of W. St. Charles at Identity theft, fraud, forgery A complainant in the 200 block of 3:59 p.m.

According to information provid- W. Willow advised that an unknown ed by the Lombard Police Depart- subject sent printed photos of himself Sept. 27 ment, police reported eight incidents and his girlfriend that were sexual in A complainant at Jewel-Osco, of identity theft or fraud in which nature to the complainant’s employer

Coming events Crafters’ Holiday and Bake Sale St. Alexander’s CCW is holding its annual Crafters’ Holiday sale on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall located at 230 S. Cornell, Villa Park. There are items for everyone, for the home, for gifts, for fun. There’s even a bake sale with delicious homemade goodies. An allday concessions area features lunch items and homemade soup. Ample parking, free admission.

Lombard Service League meeting tonight Lombard Service League will be holding its next meeting on Oct. 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Plum Library’s second floor conference

room. This meeting will include an overview of GFWC websites and a discussion of the Dec. 3 annual luncheon, “A Flair of Elegance,” to be held at Carlisle Banquets, 11:a.m.-3 p.m. This meeting is open to members and guests. For more information, contact Anna at 630-988-0625.

Author speaks at the Villa Park Historical Museum on Oct. 15 The Villa Park Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. The public is invited to the meeting, which will take place at the Villa Park Historical Musuem, located at 220 S. Villa Ave. Author Andrea Friederici Ross will be a special guest at the meeting. She is the author of “Edith: The

Rogue Rockefeller McCormick” and Brookfield Zoo’s history book, “Let the Lions Roar!” Her book about Edith Rockefeller McCormick won the Chicago Writers Association’s Book of the Year Award for traditional nonfiction in 2021. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Treats will be served after Friederici Ross discusses her book.

Spooky Stories Cartooning Class Come to the Villa Park Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 3:45 p.m., and learn from Andertoons how to draw the spooky stuff yourself.

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Two subjects at Lombard Toyota, 725 W. Roosevelt, advised they were told they were supposed to get two free oil changes. An employee advised that both subjects were acting in an aggressive manner, and he wanted them trespassed from the business. Both subjects left without incident.

Sept. 25 A complainant in the 100 block of W. St. Charles reported the theft of a delivered mattress sometime between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sept. 24.

Sept. 25 A complainant in the 1000 block of W. Hunter has an order of protection against a subject and she believes she saw the subject drive past her house playing loud music.

Sept. 26 Jamie Terry, 46, of Cicero, was charged with retail theft at JCPenney, 175 Yorktown, at 3:30 p.m.

Retail theft Oct. 2 Diane Kastel, 75, of Wheaton, was issued a citation for retail theft at JCPenney, 175 Yorktown, at 1:37 p.m.

Sept. 26 Rita Saab, 58, of Thiensville, WisA caller in the 2300 block of S. Highland advised that a nurse is consin, was issued a citation for rethreatening her and refusing to let her tail theft at JCPenney, 175 Yorktown, at 6:45 p.m. see the doctor. Peace was restored.

A complainant in the 600 block of E. Le Moyne communicated with an Sept. 30 Robin M. Buchmeier, 46, of Park alleged female on social media who demanded a sum of money to refrain Forest, was charged with retail theft at Target, 60 Yorktown, at 1:15 p.m. from posting undesirable photos.

Sept. 25 Aracelie Aguilar, 41 (residence not given), was charged with retail theft at JCPenney, 175 Yorktown, at 4:12 p.m.

Theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery Oct. 2 A complainant in the 100 block of Violation of an order of Bracken Court reported at 7:29 a.m. protection that her Porsche Macan was taken Sept. 27 James Vance, 61, of Plainfield, out of her garage. was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 1300 block of Sept. 29 Robert Viktor, 32, of Northlake, S. Finley at 3:33 p.m. was charged with two counts of burglary to a vehicle in the 800 block of Warrant arrest Oct. 1 W. Foxworth at 8:53 a.m.

Police said Rojine Warfield, 57, of Chicago, was transported to the Sept. 28 A victim in the 700 block of E. Li- Lombard Police Department on a lac reported a subject described as a warrant for retail theft. black male approached him while he was at an ATM and asked for help de- Sept. 29 Police said Garrick Hilderbrand, positing a Western Union check. The victim deposited the check and gave 51, of Lombard, was transported to the subject money. The victim later the DuPage County Jail on a failure to appear warrant in the 200 block of learned the check was fraudulent.

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Sept. 27 An employee at Multi Autos LLC, Sept. 26 Police said the DuPage County 454 E. North, reported the theft of a black Chevrolet Tahoe sometime be- Jail advised Acatia Janay Gray, 29, tween 10:15 a.m. Sept. 26 and 10:23 of Hammond, Indiana, was in custody on a Lombard Police Department a.m. Sept. 27. warrant for battery at 12:55 p.m.

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aging broker/owner of RE/MAX Achievers Lombard, will be hosting a free Real Estate Seller Seminar Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held at the Helen Plum Library located at 411 S. Main St., Lombard. Space is limited. RSVP is appreciated; visit www.amypecoraro.com or call 630-886-5343.

Witches’ Night Out Oct. 13 The Lombard Junior Women’s Club and the Lombard Historical Society will be co-hosting Witches’ Night Out on Friday, Oct.13, from 7-10 p.m. at the LHS Carriage House. Dress as your favorite historical witch as prizes will be awarded for Most Original/Creative Costume and Best Presentation/Showmanship. This event is a women’s-only, 21+ event. Tickets are $60 and space SHIRLEY HILLYARD Shirley Hillyard, nee Wettour, of is limited. Visit www.lombardjrs. com for more information and to buy Tennessee, formerly of Lombard, died Sept. 28, 2023. tickets.

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It is alleged that near 16th Street, Castro completed a U-turn and continued driving northbound on Route 83 reaching speeds of approximately 100 mph in a 35-mph construction zone, at which time the pursuing officer lost sight of the vehicle.

A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned in a school parking lot. Officers responded to the school parking and at approximately 8:42 p.m., located Castro approximately one block away from the school. He was then taken into custody after a brief struggle with the officers.

Castro’s next court appearance is scheduled July 27 for arraignment in front of Judge Telander.

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that bond has been set for a Florida man accused of leading Omar Castro police on a high-speed chase.

Omar Castro, 22, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Michael Reidy set bond at $100,000.

Castro is charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including two counts of aggravated speeding in a construction zone, reckless driving and driving while license suspended, all Class A misdemeanors.

On Thursday, June 22 at approximately 8:28 p.m., an Elmhurst police officer responded to a call of a stolen motor vehicle near Route 83 and North Avenue. It is alleged that

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According to the Daily Herald, DuPage County Sheriff’s deputies had been monitoring the celebration, but Joe Benedetti, known as “Joe the Barber,” recently retired after 50 years of serving the Addison responded to a 911 call of a fight that community. The owner of Joe’s Hair Styling Unisex at 611 W. Lake Street was honored by the Village had broken out nearby. of Addison at a Board meeting on Monday, June 5, where he received a Proclamation in honor of his While deputies were investigating 50 years in business. Nearly 100 community members attended the meeting to congratulate him. that call, they heard gunshots and

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“Out of nowhere, there was a major gunfight for like 30 seconds,” eyewitness Bartosz Majerczyk told ABC 7 Eyewitness News. “I’d say, 60 plus rounds. You could tell it was two different groups of people shooting at each other.”

Another witness, who said she was at the celebration, told ABC 7 Eyewitness News “everybody started running” when the gunfire erupted.

“There was a man,” she said. “He fell on top of me. He had a gunshot wound to his leg. It was like something you can’t imagine.”

In a statement, Governor JB Pritzker said he is closely monitoring the shooting.

“Gathering for a holiday celebration should be a joyful occasion, not a time when gunfire erupts and families are forced to run for safety,” Gov. Pritzker said. “As I’ve said time and

health emergency in this country and I remain committed to banning these dangerous weapons and making our state safer for everyone.”

Meadows was described as a “devoted father whose life was tragically taken from us amidst a Juneteenth celebration” on a GoFundMe page set up to provide support to his two young children, RJ and Gabby.

Meadows was “a beacon of love and strength, who fell victim to a devastating crossfire incident that shattered the peace and joy of what should have been a day of celebration.

“Amidst the chaos, Reggie tragically lost his life, leaving an indelible mark of grief on his family and community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the other victims who were injured, as we mourn the loss of Reggie, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many.”

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Lombard Service League participated in the Sept. 30 National Day of Service, sponsored by the international General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Clothing and food supplies were collected on Sept.

30 and delivered to Christ the King on Sunday, Oct. 1. In all, the club members collected $300 in food items, $55 in cash donations and 72 items of clothing. The club also recently donated to the Midwest Center for Disabled Veterans and the Children’s Research Foundation. Pictured from left to right are: Barb Madigan, Patty Lindstrom, Carol Sink, Ed Seagraves, Jean Nelson, Darcie Cass, Claudia Arroyo, Donna Goetz, Joe Maderak, Carmina Nitschmann and Anna Weselak.

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Rams beat the Raiders Glenbard East’s boys soccer team moved to 5-5-3 overall and 3-3-2 in the Upstate Eight Conference with Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Glenbard South in Lombard. Senior Josue Roman (No. 9 - top right) scored the Rams’ first goal of the match with about seven minutes remaining in the first half. Senior Josh Maida (No. 14 - bottom right) netted the Rams’ second goal with about 11 minutes left in the second half. Junior Brendan Farrar provided an assist on Roman’s goal. Roman delivered an assist on Maida’s goal. Three days before playing Glenbard South, the Rams lost 4-3 to Fenton in a conference match in Bensenville.

The Bison owned a 3-1 lead at halftime and maintained a lead for the rest of the match. Roman contributed two goals and one assist in Glenbard East’s Oct. 4 loss to Fenton. Maida scored one goal against the Bison. Senior Jonny Weltin, junior Cooper Wooldridge and junior Josh Roimicher supplied one assist each for the Rams.

Glenbard East completed its regular season earlier this week with a conference home match against Bartlett. The Rams will open the IHSA Class 3A post-season with a regional semifinal match against Schaumburg at the Schaumburg Regional on Oct. 18. The Rams are the No. 9 seed in the West Chicago Sectional. Schaumburg is the sectional’s No. 7 seed.

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DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy presented a balanced budget for the County Board’s consideration at its Sept. 26 meeting.

“It is my pleasure to present a balanced, fiscally responsible spending plan to the Board for its consideration,” said Conroy. “I believe my proposal delivers important help to our residents who need it most, while making critical infrastructure investments now to take the pressure off future budgets. Careful planning at this time will set us up for success in Fiscal Year 2025 and beyond.”

The total proposed budget for DuPage County is $611.7 million, with a general fund of $241.7 million. The General Fund is the county’s chief operating fund, covering most personnel and program operations. The proposed budget includes a $70.5 million property tax levy, which captures new construction in the County being added to the property tax rolls.

The DuPage County property tax rate remains flat, comprising just 2 percent of the average DuPage County homeowner’s property tax bill.

Due to careful financial planning, DuPage County is projected to finish the 2023 Fiscal Year with a surplus of $13.7 million. Conroy laid out a plan to utilize those funds to eliminate future budgetary burdens, including: • $3 million dedicated to updating and replacing aging County campus infrastructure • $2.5 million for affordable housing projects in DuPage County

• $800,000 for Stormwater management projects • $500,000 to design and build sidewalks and improve street lighting in the Willowbrook Corners community Conroy also proposed utilizing $1.5 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to address food insecurity and assist food pantries in DuPage County.

During her budget address, Conroy proposed a $250,000 allocation for The DuPage Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care. The newly established Council replaces the DuPage County HOPE Taskforce.

“This bold new initiative will integrate our vision for mental health diagnosis and treatment plans with our efforts to reduce substance use disorder in DuPage County,” Conroy said. “Because the struggles are so often intertwined, it makes sense to embrace a new mission.” Conroy will lead the Council with the assistance of DuPage County Health Department Executive Director Adam Forker.

Members of the public can provide feedback on the proposed budget plan at https://dupagecounty-ktgfp.formstack.com/forms/proposed_ budget_feedback.

The DuPage County Board will now consider Conroy’s proposed budget and will approve the county budget at its Nov. 28 meeting. The 2024 Fiscal Year begins on Dec. 1.

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Lombard-based AgeGuide receives prestigious Aging Achievement Award from USAging AgeGuide has announced that its AgeGuide Learning Center received a 2023 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members.

The Lombard-based AgeGuide Learning Center—an educational resource for Aging Network professionals and the community—provides courses on Dementia Friendly, Medicare and special trainings designed to educate participants on ways to better support people on their aging journey.

This effort was among 50 local aging programs to receive honors during USAging’s 48th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The 2023 USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards, supported by Caregiving.com and Cumulus, recognizes USAging’s Area Agency on Aging and Title VI Native American Aging Program members that have found new and innovative ways to support older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers as they live in their homes and communities.

“The Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards are a timely reminder of the evolving role USAging members play in the planning, development, coordination and delivery of aging and other home and community-based services in nearly every community in the United States,” said USAg-

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Montini Catholic congratulates members of Class of 2027 earning academic scholarships ing a Montini Catholic Academic Scholarship are: Cedona Barrett (Woodridge/ St. Joseph School), Gavin Conway (Lombard/St. Pius X School), Molly Felice (Elmhurst/Visitation Catholic School), Cole Forsyth (Lombard/Glenn Westlake Middle School), Robert Gutierrez (Berkeley/St. Pius X School), Brianna Konopacz (Woodridge/St. Joan of Arc School), Ailish McKinzie (Lisle/St. Joseph School), Samantha Menapace (Downers Grove/ St. Mary of Gostyn School), Colin Miner (Darien/St. Mary of Gostyn School), Olivia Naso (Downers Grove/St. Mary of Gostyn School), Lorelei Nelson (Westchester/Westchester Middle School), Dylan Palmer (Downers Grove/St. Mary

of Gostyn School), Michael Pivoney (Lombard/St. Pius X School).

Graham Reiser (Downers Grove/ St. Mary of Gostyn School) and Julian Reyes (Bolingbrook/St. Scholastica School).

Montini’s 2024-2025 school year placement exam for scholarship eligibility will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m. at the school.

There will be a special practice exam held on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. at Montini Catholic.

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The students are recipients of the school’s Freshman Placement Exam Scholarships—offered to incoming freshmen excelling on Montini’s Freshman Placement Exam (offered every December).

Scholarships are awarded based on national percentile ranking of the placement exam scores: • Students scoring between the 95th to 99th percentiles receive a $2,500 scholarship.

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Rams clinch playoff berth with a 49-7 win over Fenton Rams meet undefeated Glenbard South this Friday in Lombard

The Glenbard East football team improved its 2023 record to 6-1 by routing Fenton 49-7 in an Upstate Eight Conference game on Oct. 5.

The Thursday-night contest was played at Triton College in River Grove. Fenton’s home stadium is under renovation. The Bison are playing their home games at Triton College this season.

The Rams locked up an IHSA playoff berth by securing their sixth win of the season.

Glenbard East will face undefeated Glenbard South (7-0) in this Friday’s Upstate Eight Conference showdown in Lombard. If the Rams defeat the Raiders, there will likely be a threeway tie atop the conference standings between Glenbard East, Glenbard South and South Elgin.

The Rams will finish their regular season with a conference home game against Bartlett on Oct. 20.

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Broncos suffer their second straight loss St. Viator spoils Montini’s homecoming game; a late touchdown propels Lions to a 21-14 win

The Montini Catholic football team lost its homecoming game on Friday night, dropping a 21-14 decision to St. Viator in Lombard.

The Broncos, who opened their season with five consecutive wins, fell to 5-2 with Friday’s loss. St. Viator improved to 4-3.

Montini trailed the Lions 14-7 in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Broncos drove for a touchdown and made the extra-point kick to even the score at 14-14 with about four minutes to play. St. Viator then marched down the field and scored what turned out to be the winning touchdown with about one minute left in the game.

“We certainly didn’t execute well,” said Montini coach Mike Bukovsky after Friday’s loss. “We didn’t play well enough to come out with a win.”

Senior Alex Marre of the Broncos scored the first touchdown of Friday’s game on a 3-yard run late in the first quarter. Senior Cole Stumbaugh made the extra-point kick to give Montini a 7-0 lead.

Junior Sean Hubeny of the Broncos intercepted a pass early in the first quarter to end a St. Viator scoring threat. On their opening drive of the game, the Lions advanced the ball to Montini’s 6-yard line. Hubeny then picked off a pass in the back of the end zone for a touchback. The Broncos began their first offensive series of the night at their own 20-yard line.

That drive ended with Marre’s 3-yard touchdown run.

St. Viator evened the score at 7-7 by halftime. The Lions scored on a 14-yard touchdown run with less than four minutes to play in the second quarter.

They added the extra-point kick to tie the score at 7-7.

St. Viator took its first lead of the night when it scored on an 8-yard run with about nine minutes left in the fourth quarter. The extra-point kick gave the Lions a 14-7 lead.

Marre returned the ensuing kickoff about 25 yards, to Montini’s 45yard line. The Broncos then drove 55 yards for a touchdown. Marre completed the drive with a 5-yard run into the end zone. Stumbaugh made the extra-point kick to tie the score at 14-14 with about four minutes to play.

Marre gained 66 rushing yards on 14 carries during Friday’s game.

He also made four receptions for 20 yards.

St. Viator responded with an 80yard touchdown drive that included pass completions of 22 and 19 yards.

St. Viator finished the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run with 1:01 left on the clock.

St. Viator’s quarterback is junior Cooper Kmet—the younger brother of Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet.

Montini’s final drive of the night ended near midfield in the game’s closing seconds. The Broncos couldn’t execute a clean snap on a fourth-and-four play and fumbled the ball. The Lions recovered the loose ball near the Broncos’ 45-yard line.

Even if Montini had recovered the fumble, it would have turned the ball over on downs.

The Broncos will face Brother Rice (3-4) this Friday in Chicago.

Montini will complete its regular season with an Oct. 20 game at St. Laurence (now 6-1) in Burbank.

“We’ve got to keep getting better,” said Bukovsky, who noted that the Broncos will face two formidable opponents in the final two weeks of the regular season. “We just need more consistency.”

Montini junior quarterback Gaetano Carbonara threw 22 passes during Friday’s game. He completed 13 passes for 132 yards. Carbonara threw a pair of interceptions. Junior receiver Santino Florio made three receptions for 57 yards for the Broncos. Montini senior George Asay had three receptions for 35 yards.

time lead over Fenton (now 0-7). The Rams scored those seven touchdowns while running only 13 offensive plays from scrimmage during the first half.

Junior Amonte Cook delivered the Rams’ first touchdown of last week’s game when he hauled in a 46-yard reception from senior quarterback Blake Salvino.

Senior Matt Larson scored Glenbard East’s second touchdown of the evening on a 69-yard run.

Junior Chris Renford scored the

Rams’ third touchdown against Fenton when he caught a 49-yard scoring pass from Salvino with about four minutes left in the first quarter.

Renford’s touchdown gave the Rams three touchdowns on three offensive plays from scrimmage.

Salvino ran 11 yards for a touchdown with less than two minutes to play in the first quarter. Senior Ryan Snell then made the fourth of his seven extra-point kicks of the night to extend the Rams’ lead to 28-0.

Senior Donte Hudson provided Glenbard East’s fifth touchdown of the game on an 11-yard run with about nine minutes left in the second quarter.

Larson broke a 21-yard touchdown run with about four minutes left in the second quarter. A little more than one minute later, Hudson added a 40-yard touchdown run. Snell’s extra-point kick raised the Rams’ lead to 49-0.

Fenton scored its only touchdown of the night in the second half.

Broncos prevail in thrilling battle with St. Laurence Montini rallies for a victory in its Volley For the Cure contest

The Montini Catholic girls volleyball team earned an exciting threegame win over St. Laurence in last week’s Volley For the Cure match in Lombard.

After losing the opening game of Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing Montini Catholic’s football team suffered its second straight loss the match, the Broncos rallied for a on Friday night, falling 21-14 to St. Viator in Lombard. The Broncos, 14-25, 25-17, 25-23 victory in front who opened the season with five straight wins, fell to 5-2 with the of a large and energetic audience.

The Oct. 5 Volley For the Cure loss. Playing in their homecoming game on Friday, the Broncos rallied to tie the score at 14-14 with about four minutes to play. Senior contest between Montini and the Alex Marre (No. 31 - above) of Montini is pictured during his 5-yard Vikings raised money for the fight touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Senior kicker Cole Stumbaugh against breast cancer. The event fea(No. 98 - below) is shown while making the ensuing extra-point kick tured sales of pink T-shirts, a bake to even the score at 14-14. Junior Owen Berberich (No. 34) held the sale, raffles and a split-the-pot drawball for Stumbaugh’s kick. St. Viator regained the lead by driving ing.

The Broncos, who have had a down the field and scoring a touchdown with about one minute left in the game. Marre, who gained 66 rushing yards on 14 carries on challenging and injury-plagued seaFriday, scored both of his team’s touchdowns in the contest. He de- son, improved their overall record to livered a 3-yard scoring run in the first quarter. The Broncos’ season 6-18 with their victory over St. Laurence. continues with this week’s game at Brother Rice in Chicago.

“It was a really important win for us,” said Montini coach Erik Vogt, whose team will play in the upcoming IHSA Class 3A Lemont Sectional. St. Laurence is that sectional’s No. 3 seed. The Broncos are the sectional’s No. 7 seed.

“It shows we can be competitive in our sectional,” added Vogt while discussing the win over the Vikings.

“We had a lot of different people step up in the match.”

After winning the second game to even the match, the Broncos closed in on their victory in the third game, building a 24-18 lead. St. Laurence then won five straight points to cut the Broncos’ lead to 24-23. The match ended with the Vikings failing to put a serve in play. That misfire gave Montini the point to clinch the victory.

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Warriors jump to 5-2 with a win over the Huskies Palicki runs for three TDs and throws two TD passes

The Willowbrook football team raised its overall season record to 5-2 with Friday’s 35-14 victory over Oak Park and River Forest High School.

The Warriors and Huskies were tied at 14-14 after one quarter of Friday’s West Suburban Conference crossover game in Villa Park. Willowbrook, a member of the conference’s Gold level, held a 21-14 halftime lead over the Huskies, who play in the conference’s Silver level.

Oak Park and River Forest dropped to 1-6 with Friday’s loss to Willowbrook.

“They [the Huskies] moved the ball pretty well early in the game,” said Willowbrook coach Nick Hildreth after Friday’s win. “We made some adjustments. We played better and were more physical as the game went on.”

The Huskies have a losing record, but they play an extremely tough schedule. The West Suburban Conference’s Silver level features a few standout teams, including Glenbard West, York, Lyons Township and Downers Grove North. Additionally, Oak Park and River Forest opened its season with non-conference losses to Fenwick and Lake Park. All six of the Huskies’ 2023 losses have come against teams with winning records.

The Warriors scored a touchdown late in the third quarter to extend their lead to 28-14. Willowbrook added one more touchdown with about eight minutes left in the fourth quarter.

The Warriors will continue their

season with this Friday’s West Suburban Gold contest at Morton (1-6).

Willowbrook will finish the regular season with a conference home game against Leyden on Oct. 20.

Willowbrook needs to win at least one of its final two regular-season games to guarantee a berth in this year’s IHSA playoffs.

The Warriors scored the first touchdown of Friday’s game on a 53-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Arthur Palicki to junior K.J. Rhodes in the middle of the first quarter. Rhodes caught the pass near the Huskies’ 30-yard line and raced down the sideline into the end zone.

Rhodes made eight receptions for 180 yards during Friday’s game.

Oak Park and River Forest blocked the extra-point kick after Rhodes’ touchdown reception, leaving the Warriors’ lead at 6-0.

The Huskies delivered a long return on the ensuing kickoff. They started their offensive series at Willowbrook’s 25-yard line. A few plays later, the Huskies delivered a 1-yard touchdown run. They made the extra-point kick to take a 7-6 lead with about five minutes left in the first quarter.

The Warriors responded with a 72-yard scoring drive that included a 45-yard pass from Palicki to senior Carter Ferguson. The long reception

by Ferguson advanced the ball to the Huskies’ 11-yard line. A couple of plays later, Palicki scored on a

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Chris Fox photo Rock Valley Publishing

Willowbrook’s football team raised its record to 5-2 following Friday’s 35-14 non-conference home win over Oak Park and River Forest High School. Senior quarterback Arthur Palicki of the Warriors threw two touchdown passes and ran for three touchdowns during the game. Palicki (No. 1) is pictured above during his 6-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Willowbrook and the Huskies were tied at 14-14 at the end of the opening quarter. The Warriors shut out Oak Park and River Forest during the remaining three quarters. The Warriors will play a West Suburban Gold Conference game at Morton this Friday. Willowbrook will finish its regular season with a conference home game against Leyden on Oct. 20.

Warriors beat the Blazers Willowbrook’s flag football team completed its regular season with Saturday’s 32-0 victory over Addison Trail in Villa Park. The Warriors and Blazers both entered Saturday’s game with identical 4-0 records in the West Suburban Gold-Plus Conference. Willowbrook, which did not allow a single point in any of its five conference victories, led the Blazers 20-0 at halftime. One photo from Saturday’s contest shows freshman Lillian Macias (No. 4 - above left) reaching for the goal line to score a second-half touchdown for the Warriors. Another photo shows (left to right) Addison Trail junior Erin Parker (No. 6 - above middle) and Macias, who received player-of-

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the-game honors for their respective teams. Parker intercepted a Willowbrook pass during the second half. Moments later, freshman Elizabeth Pettinger of the Warriors made an interception to end an Addison Trail offensive drive. The Warriors and the Blazers will join four other teams in the conference tournament, which begins this Saturday at Willowbrook. The conference’s championship game will take place on Oct. 21 at Willowbrook. One more photo from Saturday shows (above right - left to right) junior Kendall Medinger (No. 14), junior Loralai McIntyre, sophomore Marli Smrz (No. 6) and Macias celebrating the Warriors’ victory.

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Montini players react after the Broncos won a point during last week’s match against St. Laurence.

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(Continued from page 14) Senior Hailey Goetz handed out 11 assists for the Broncos during their win over the Vikings. Junior Sienna Skarda hit eight kills for Montini. Junior Jamie Loftus and sophomore Francesca Lorenzo supplied seven kills each. Junior Izzie Evenson provided five kills. Senior Ella Herrmann had five assists.

Montini’s schedule this week includes matches against IC Catholic Prep and Loyola Academy, along with this Friday’s tournament at Bolingbrook.

Montini Catholic’s girls volleyball team defeated St. Laurence 14-25, 25-17, 25-23 in last week’s Volley For the Cure match in Lombard. The Oct. 5 contest served as a fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer. One photo from the match shows Montini junior Izzie Evenson (No. 10 - above) hitting a serve. Another photo shows junior Jamie Loftus (No. 5 - top) defending the net for the Broncos. One more photo shows Montini senior Ella Herrmann (No. 1 - right) celebrating after her team won a point.

Rams move to 17-10 with wins over Elgin and Fenton

Ahern and Coppersmith compete at Class 3A golf sectional Glenbard East senior Peter Ahern and Willowbrook junior Austin Coppersmith competed in last week’s IHSA Class 3A boys golf sectional at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club in Yorkville.

Ahern shot an 18-hole score of 81 on the par-71 course at the Oct. 2 sectional. Coppersmith fired an 84. Neither player advanced to the IHSA Class 3A state meet, which took place on Friday and Saturday in Bloomington.

Ahern and Coppersmith both earned individual berths in the sectional with their strong play at the West Chicago Regional at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club on Sept. 27.

Broncos close out their season at a regional Montini’s boys golf team finished its season by hosting an IHSA Class 2A regional at Village Links of Glen Ellyn on Sept. 27. The Broncos fin-

ished eighth in the team standings of the nine-team event. Montini senior Anjay Dhir shot his team’s best score at the regional, firing an 18-hole score of 87 on the par-72 course.

Two Broncos play at IHSA Class 1A sectional Two members of Montini Catholic’s girls golf team—juniors Annika Bartell and Lily Spanos—played as individuals in last week’s IHSA Class 1A sectional at Lake Carroll Golf Course in Lanark. Bartell shot an 18hole score of 92 at the Oct. 2 sectional, while Spanos carded a 106. Neither Bronco advanced to the IHSA Class 1A state meet, which was contested on Friday and Saturday in Decatur.

Bartell and Spanos secured individual berths in the sectional with their scores at a Class 1A regional in Frankfort on Sept. 28.

The Glenbard East girls volleyball team earned a pair of Upstate Eight Conference wins last week.

The Rams beat Elgin 25-6, 25-14 in Lombard on Oct. 3. Two days later, Glenbard East defeated Fenton 2521, 25-22 in Bensenville.

The Rams moved to 17-10 overall and 6-1 in conference play with last week’s victories.

Senior Hannah Meyer provided nine assists for Glenbard East in last week’s win over Elgin. Senior Lauren Bradley made eight digs for the Rams in their win over the Maroons, while senior Stephany Sulari delivered four kills.

Meyer supplied 15 assists in Glenbard East’s triumph at Fenton on Oct. 5. Freshman Belle McDermott pounded eight kills for the Rams, while Sulari bashed six kills. Junior Grace Johnson made six digs and added two kills and two aces. Bradley made five digs, while senior Gabby Walton contributed two kills.

Glenbard East’s schedule this week includes a conference match against Glenbard South, as well as the Rams’ 24-team Autumnfest event, which takes place this Friday and Saturday.

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6-yard touchdown run. Palicki then converted a two-point run to give Willowbrook a 14-7 lead with more than three minutes remaining in the opening quarter.

Oak Park and River Forest marched 56 yards for a touchdown on its ensuing drive. The Huskies finished the drive with a 1-yard run.

They made the extra-point kick to tie the score at 14-14 with 10 seconds left in the first quarter.

Oak Park and River Forest recovered a Willowbrook fumble in the second quarter to begin a drive at the Warriors’ 26-yard line. The drive ended with the Huskies missing a 36yard field goal.

Willowbrook’s next drive ended with a punt, but the Warriors found the end zone on their following drive. Palicki’s 7-yard touchdown run with two minutes left in the first half broke the 14-14 tie. Junior Brandon Lopez added the extra point kick to give the Warriors a 21-14 lead.

The Huskies drove the ball inside Willowbrook’s 20-yard line in the middle of the third quarter before turning the ball over on downs.

The Warriors padded their lead with a touchdown drive that ended with Palicki’s third touchdown run of the night—a 3-yard burst with 1:54 left in the third quarter. Lopez made the extra-point kick to push Willowbrook’s lead to 28-14.

Palicki and junior Martin Anfinson connected on a 48-yard touchdown pass with 8:06 left in the fourth quarter. Anfinson caught the pass in the middle of the field, near the Huskies’ 25-yard line, and raced into the end zone.

About 20 seconds after he made the touchdown reception, Anfinson intercepted a long Oak Park and River Forest pass.

Anfinson made another interception earlier in the game, when he pulled a pass out of the air in the closing seconds of the first half.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 79218 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 wherein the business firm of LIMB BY LIMB, 610 W. ROOSEVELT RD., SUITE C-2, WHEATON, IL 60187 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Aimee M. Swanson, 209 Windsor Cir., Saint Charles, IL 60175.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 22ND day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2023.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Sept 28, Oct. 5 & 12, 2023) 444490 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 79205 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, wherein the business firm of THE TINSEL TT, 1183 VIRGINIA COURT, BARTLETT, IL 60103 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Marisa Webster, 1183 Virginia Ct., Bartlett, IL 60103.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 14TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2023.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Sept. 28, Oct. 5 & 12, 2023) 444508 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 79223 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, wherein the business firm of SUR-SEAL PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE, 380 E. ST. CHARLES ROAD UNIT #805, LOMBARD, IL 60148 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Rory Krabec, 1089 Beverly Ct., Lombard, IL 60148.

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Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Oct. 5, 12 & 19, 2023) 444652 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 79222 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, wherein the business firm of RS CONSULTING, 308 NORTON STREET, LOMBARD, IL 60148 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Richard Steben, 308 Norton Street, Lombard, IL 60148.

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ROCKVALLEY PUBLISHING LLC/LOMBARDIAN 15. Extend and Nature of Circulation

09/21/2023 Average No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue During Preceding 12 Months Published Nearest to Filing Date

a. Total Numbers of Copies (Net press run)

7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication 240 WEST 116 SNMAIN STAVE ELMHURST IL 60126XE LOMBARD, DUPAGE, IL 60148-2628

Contact Person LINDY SWEET Telephone (815) 980-2227

8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher 240 N WEST AVE ELMHURST, IL 60126-2543

4735

2850

21

17

509

777

3375

1074

Mailed Outside County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS (1) Form 3541(include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser's proof copies, and exchange copies) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form b. Paid Circulation (2) 3541(include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser's proof copies, and exchange copies) (By Mail and Outside Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales the Mail) (3) Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the (4) Paid USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail)

9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor Publisher (Name and complete mailing address) Peter Cruger 240 N WEST AVE ELMHURST, IL 60126-2543

c. Total Paid Distribution (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), (4))

0

0

3905

1868

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

950

or Nominal Rate Outside County Copies (1) Free included on PS Form 3541

d. Free or (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies included on Nominal PS Form 3541 Rate Distribution (By Mail and Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Outside the (3) Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail) Mail)

Editor (Name and complete mailing address) Jane Charmelo 240 N WEST AVE ELMHURST, IL 60126-2543

Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (4) (Carriers or other means)

Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address) Mike Sandrolini 240 N WEST AVE ELMHURST, IL 60126-2543

e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3), (4)) f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e)

0

950

3905

2818

g. Copies not Distributed

10. Owner (Do not leave blank. If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.)

Rock Valley Publishing LLC

Full Name

Complete Mailing Address

Peter Cruger

240 N WEST AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2543

John Cruger

1102 ANN ST, DELAVAN, WI 53115-1938

h. Total (Sum of 15f and 15g) i. Percent Paid ((15c / 15f) times 100)

66.29 %

830

613

b. Total Paid Print Copies(Line 15C) + Paid Electronic Copies

4735

2481

X

X None

100.00 %

a. Paid Electronic Copies

d. Percent Paid(Both Print and Electronic Copies)

11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Hoding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds. Mortgages, or Other Securities. If none, check box Full Name Complete Mailing Address

32 2850

16. If total circulation includes electronic copies, report that circulation on lines below.

c. Total Print Distribution(Line 15F) + Paid Electronic Copies

Can Publish Your Legals

0 3905

4735

3431

100.00 %

72.00 %

I Certify that 50% of all my distributed copies (Electronic and Print) are paid above a nominal price.

17. Publication of Statement of Ownership X If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed

Publication not required.

in the 10/12/2023 issue of this publication.

Call 815-877-4044 or email your legals to Legals@rvpublishing.com 425135

18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner Title Peter Cruger

PS Form 3526, September 2007 (Page 1)

PRIVACY NOTICE: See our privacy policy on www.usps.com

Date Publisher

09/30/2023 13:35:29 PM

I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).

PS Form 3526, September 2007 (Page 2)

PRIVACY NOTICE: See our privacy policy on www.usps.com

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Rock Valley Publishing

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023

Coming events

Smartphones workshop at Methodist Church Faith United Methodist Church, 815 S. Finley Road, Lombard, is hosting a smartphones workshop Oct 14, 21 and Nov. 4. Oct. 14,

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CELEBRATING OUR 61 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Roberto’s Pizzeria

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$ 00

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Cantigny Fall Festival Oct. 13-15 The Cantigny Fall Festival, one of the park’s most popular annual events, is expanding this year, adding Friday and Saturday night food and entertainment, plus a second full day of outdoor family fun. Formerly a one-day event, Cantigny’s signature autumn celebration will span a full weekend, Oct. 13-15. Fall Festival admission is $15 per car each day and may be purchased in advance at Cantigny.org. Additional details about the festival, including beer and food menus, are posted on Cantigny. org.

Lexington Square Lombard

(630) 629-2900

Reservations 630.279-8486 Pizzeria 630.279.8474

Alumnus to discuss ethical leadership Oct. 17 On Tuesday, Oct. 17, Elmhurst University MBA Program Director Lawrence “LB” Brown, MBA ’15, will host “Ethical Leadership: Why It Matters Now,” a conversation on building an ethical value system that can help drive employee engage-

ment and build business success. The “Ethical Leadership” lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the Frick Center, Blume Board Room (190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, elmhurst.edu/campusmap).

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Civic Awareness Series program tonight Cantigny, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, invites the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker David Hiller will discuss a recent report about distrust in the election process. The free presentation is in-person and online. Registration is not required for the program at the Cantigny Park Visitors Center, and parking is complimentary. Online viewers should register at Cantigny.org to receive a Zoom link.

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