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This little one found something bright and shiny to look at while strolling around the Bensenville Monster Mash held recently. Photos of the costume contest on page 3.

Man sentenced to 88 years for sexually assaulting woman DuPage County State’s Attor- tenced Julius Ramsey, 41, formerly sexually assaulting at gunpoint, a ney Robert Berlin announced that of Chicago, to 88 years in the Illi- female employee of an Oak Brook Judge Jeffrey MacKay has sen- nois Department of Corrections for hotel in the fall of 2019.

On May 20, 2021, following a three-day-long trial, a jury found Ramsey guilty of three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault with a firearm (Class X felony), one count of aggravated kidnapping with a firearm (Class X felony) and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (Class 2 felony).

On Sept. 9, 2019, at approximately 11:48 a.m., Oak Brook police were called to the Hyatt House, located on 22nd Street in Oak Brook, for a sexual assault that had occurred in a vacant room. Upon

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their arrival, officers interviewed the victim and began an investigation. Through the course of their investigation, officers learned that at approximately 11:20 a.m., Ramsey forced the woman at gunpoint into a vacant room at the hotel where he sexually assaulted her on several occasions, put the gun to her head and threatened to kill her. At some point in time, the victim was able to escape the room and reported the assault.

She was immediately taken to a local hospital for medical attention.

The investigation also yielded a firearm in a hotel room rented by Ramsey that matched the descrip-

tion provided by the victim as the gun Ramsey pointed at her head.

Additionally, a DNA sample from Ramsey was later confirmed to be a match with DNA evidence collected from the victim.

On Sept. 12, 2019, Ramsey voluntarily came to the Oak Brook Police Department and was interviewed. Following the interview, Ramsey was taken into custody. He was charged on Sept. 13, 2019. The following day, Ramsey appeared in Bond Court where bond was denied. He has been held in custody since that time at the DuPage

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Three Chicago men charged with burglary from Lombard liquor store DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing have announced that charges have been filed against three Chicago men for allegedly stealing more than $6,100 worth of merchandise from a Travonta Lombard liquor store.

Turner Travonta Turner, 27; Deandre Richardson, 26; and Jonnie Fort, 27, appeared at First Appearance Court, where Judge Joshua Dieden denied the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release.

All three men are charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felony) and one count

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of retail theft (Class 3 felony).

It is alleged that on Oct. 25, at approximately 10:33 p.m., officers with the Lombard Police Department responded to Lombard Liquors in the 400 block of W. 22nd St. regarding a retail theft that Deandre had just occurred.

Richardson It is alleged that three men, later identified as Turner, Richardson and Fort, entered the liquor store and immediately began putting bottles of liquor in bags that they had brought with them. It is alleged that after the men had filled the bags with approximately $6,123.29 worth of merchandise, they exited

the store without paying for the items.

It is further alleged that once outside the store, the men entered a Ford Escape and fled the scene. A short time later, troopers with the Illinois State Police located the Ford on I-290 eastbound and initiated Jonnie pursuit, which ended when Fort the Ford crashed in Chicago near I-290 and Independence Boulevard. After the crash, it is alleged that the occupants of the vehicle fled on foot but were all taken into custody following a brief pursuit.

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SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) held a repair event at 800 S. Rohlwing Road, Addison, on Saturday, Oct. 28, featuring Bill Storm sharpening kitchen knives, Chris Young sharpening garden tools, David Harms repairing lamps and (pictured above, left to right, with SCARCE founder Kay McKeen) Tammy Bristol, SCARCE Board president, offering information about textile repairs and recycling in our area. In one photo, Young is pictured (top right) sharpening a garden tool. “We are stewards of things that we own,” he commented. In another photo (right), Zack Jaszczurowski, volunteering, in part, for his National Honor Society hours, greeted visitors. McKeen said SCARCE held singular repair events three times before, but this is the first time to offer multiple repair services at one event. “I wanted to bring them together,” she added. McKeen said a grant from the DuPage Foundation helped make the four repair events possible. For more information about recycling various items, visit www.dupagecounty.gov/recycling or scarce.org/accepted-items.

for their continued efforts in protecting our businesses and patrons,” Berlin said. “I also thank the Illinois State Police for their work apprehending the three defendants in this case.”

“We would like to thank our law enforcement partners for their assistance on this case, especially the Illinois State Police,” Wirsing said. “The Lombard Police Department will continue to aggressively pursue the apprehension of any suspect involved in criminal activity within our community.”

The next court date for all three men is scheduled for Nov. 20, for arraignment.

As a condition of their pre-trial release, the defendants must refrain from entering any Lombard Liquors store.

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At the Bensenville Park District’s Monster Mash costume contest

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Participants are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing as they dive into the world of sports, dance and play.

Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center until Monday, Nov. 6, to secure a spot. Fee: $75, with a special rate of $60 for those residing within the Bensenville Park District boundaries. Info: visit BvilleParks.org or call (630) 766-7015.

days, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Deer Grove Leisure Center Art Room.

Attendees will learn the art of painting and personalizing a 12-inch round wood sign, perfect for enhancing front doors, porches or any room

in preparation for the holiday season.

Registration at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street, until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The class fee is $60, with a reduced rate of $45 for those residing within the park district boundaries.

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“Mister Ramsey’s moral depravity was on full display as he repeatedly sexually assaulted an innocent woman,” Berlin said. “I cannot imagine the fear and terror experienced by the victim not just from the repeated assaults, but also from having a gun pointed at her head threatening her life.”

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Park District offers holiday wood sign-making class The Bensenville Park District invites those ages 16 and older to get into the holiday spirit with its “Holiday Round Wood Sign” class, a creative opportunity to add a personal touch to their seasonal décor. The art class runs on three consecutive Mon-

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‘Move & Groove’ provides intro to movement for preschoolers • Woman Excitement is in the air as the Bensenville Park District presents the Move & Groove program, an extraordinary journey of discovery and physical activity for children ages 1 to 4½. From 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. each Friday, Nov. 10 through Dec. 8 with the exception of Thanksgiving week (Nov. 24), children are invited to join this dynamic program at the Deer Grove Leisure Center Gym, located

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Opinion

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Maintaining the personal in an impersonal world By definition, I am an introvert.

I’m usually OK with time alone and minimal interactions with other humans. I enjoy conversations within my own head and maybe, perhaps have a significant relationship with both my phone and my laptop.

However, lately I’ve noticed the world has sort of taken this concept and injected it with steroids.

In just the last decade or so, things have changed. COVID fueled these changes, but they were occurring even before the pandemic. Gradually—or perhaps not so gradually— we are losing our day-to-day human connections. Our world is becoming more and more impersonal.

For most of my lifetime friendships used to involve actually meeting in-person—for lunch, happy hour or play dates.

Now I have friends online whom I’ve never met. They live in different cities and different states than me. Sometimes I forget who they are and wonder how we ever became “friends” in the first place.

But I feel close to quite a few of them; I just don’t know if we’ll ever meet in person.

Speaking of meetings, how did we exist before the likes of Zoom?

These next few are going to date me (and not like going out to the Steve Martin movie called “The Jerk” with a cute guy in high school).

My mom never learned how to pump her own gas. She grew up and grew into adulthood having someone pump it for her, and she liked it that way.

When the gas guy left his post, he was replaced by a new gas guy - my dad, who made sure my mom’s tank was also at least halffull.

Remember standing in line for concert tickets? Sometimes we’d sleep on the sidewalk. Lordy, lordy, what we’d do to see REO Speedwagon, Styx or Journey live.

Now we have the privilege of picking our exact seats without ever leaving the comfort of our living rooms—until concert day.

They haven’t been able to figure out how to provide us with the true concert experience from our homes. Not yet, but I’m sure it’s coming.

My daughter and her family haven’t been to the grocery store in more than a year. There is no

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need. They order online and do a pick up at the store without ever leaving their car. There is no need for human contact—just a credit card.

Shopping in general has changed. I recently furnished an entire house online. The same goes for kitchen appliances. I live in a rural area, so my experience may be different from someone in a big city, but my appliances weren’t even available to see at the appliance store that’s more than an hour’s drive from my home. So I read the online descriptions about features, picked out the models of my choice, measured carefully and had them delivered. I’m happy to say they all fit!

Remember when banking was in in-person thing? A few months ago, I needed a document notarized so had to visit a real, live brick and mortar bank. I hadn’t been in one for at least a year.

I recently bought a new home and had the option to do the closing online.

I wonder how long it will be before we can get something notarized online. Or perhaps get married online?

Why meet the person in-person when you can marry them first?

How far are we going to take this? I’m almost afraid of the answer to this semi-facetious question.

I think we, as humans, crave real-alive connections, and there is nothing the Internet or our phones can ever do to replicate that. And whether we realize it or not, they just might be contributing to our loneliness.

How sad, and lonely, is that?

My advice? Close your laptop.

Put down your phone. Go outside.

Say hello to your neighbor. Start a conversation.

Even if you are an introvert.

Especially so.

Take it from me. We all need each other.

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.

Introducing the bipartisan Opportunity to Compete Act

By U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Recently, I was proud to introduce the bipartisan Opportunity to Compete Act with Congressman John James (R-MI) to ensure that workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) rather than earning a bachelor’s degree receive fair consideration in hiring.

While automation and other technical advances in hiring have made application screening easier for employers, they have also contributed significantly to the trend of requiring degrees for jobs that previously did not require them.

As American workers and employers seek to meet the rapidly changing needs of the 21st century, we must strive to eliminate any discrimination against workers who meet every qualification for the jobs for which they apply to, except for having a bachelor’s degree.

Our bipartisan legislation will tackle this problem by ensuring prospective employees are evaluated based on whether they have the relevant skills and experience to do the job, rather than if they hold a four-year degree.

I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this legislation passed and signed into law swiftly.

While efforts are under way to reopen the Rafah crossing on the border between Gaza and Egypt to allow for the safe evacuation of civilians and allow additional aid in to help Palestinians, I wrote a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week requesting his immediate help in ensuring the safe evacuation of several of my constituents and their families who are currently in unsafe situations in Israel and Gaza.

Elgin native Emilee Abuhamad Rauschenberger, the niece of Elgin City Council member Carol Rauschenberger, and her family, have been among the hundreds of Americans trapped in southern Gaza. My office and I have been in close coordination with the State Department to speed up the safe exit of those in harm’s way in both Israel and Gaza, and of both Palestinian and Israeli descent.

I welcome the news that the State Department has worked with Egypt, Israel, and the United Nations to allow some aid to go through Rafah, and I am committed to ensuring additional aid currently on standby on the Egyptian side of Rafah be allowed to enter into Gaza as soon as possible.

Additionally, I applaud the efforts by the Biden Administration to secure the release of hostages taken by Ensuring the safe evacuation of Hamas. those trapped in Gaza and Israel I was particularly heartened by Last week, I voted with 411 of the release of Natalie and Judith my bipartisan House colleagues on Ranaan—who are from Evanston— a resolution condemning Hamas’ and the release of Nurit Yitzhak and brutal attack on Israel and calling on Yocheved Lifshitz Oct. 26. I am Hamas to safely release all hostages. urging the Biden Administration to I support the Biden Administration continue its efforts in earnest to ensure and its continued efforts to obtain the safe exit of Americans, hostages, the hostages and to address the and other civilians in Israel and Gaza humanitarian crisis in Gaza. who wish to depart.

Passing the president’s supplemental funding request On Oct. 21, President Joe Biden announced his request for supplemental funding from Congress, a move that includes support for critical domestic programs, including childcare, nutrition assistance, public health, research and development, and national security, while also helping the United States provide the necessary security assistance to Israel, support Israeli efforts to secure the release of hostages, and provide humanitarian aid to civilians impacted by the war in Israel and in Gaza.

This supplemental funding request includes many priorities that affect us directly and serve our community’s needs. The Biden Administration requested additional funds to strengthen the American Connectivity Program, an initiative to provide free and discounted high-speed internet for households, ensuring broadband access is easily accessible for everyone.

The Administration also requested funds to keep more than 220,000 childcare providers open and stable at a time when many face closure because of financial difficulties. This support would help buoy a system that cares for as many as 10 million children across the nation.

I look forward to working with the Biden Administration and my House colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come to a comprehensive, bipartisan agreement to fund the government and invest in critical national priorities— including our national security.

Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th Congressional District of Illinois, which includes part of Addison, Wood Dale and Bensenville.

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Hello, I’m a nosy old lady from Lombard. Lived here many, many years. I see where Aldi is going in, and I’m just curious. Does anybody know anything more about it? All I’ve done is just see the signs and it looks like it’s going to be a very big store. Anyway, just very curious if anyone knows when it will be open for shopping. Thank you. Bye. Editor’s note: The following is a response from Village of Lombard officials: “The proposed Aldi grocery store will be located within the Roosevelt Road Shopping Center at 205 W. Roosevelt Road.

The store will occupy a 21,000 square foot space that was previously occupied by X-Sport Fitness.

Construction work is currently in progress and is expected to be finished by fall, after all buildout activities are completed.” *** I’m a senior living alone. I’m struggling in many ways, especially with technology. I often feel inadequate. I don’t have anyone to teach or show me things. I can’t go to the grocery store without feeling bad, but I don’t know about digital coupons, apps, PIN numbers, pass codes, ID codes; all I want to do is get sale prices. If only others would understand and make things easier, I would sure appreciate it. I’m not stupid. I’m simply getting old and unfortunately, I’m lonely. I would appreciate it if grocery stores would stop using apps and digital coupons. I can pay cash, but I need sale prices. This is hard for us seniors who don’t have anyone to help us with things in everyday life that are changing faster than we can keep up with.

Editor’s note: Should you become interested in learning how to make the most use of your smartphone, Faith United Methodist Church in Lombard has occasional

workshops on how to use a phone’s different functions. The Lombardian publishes those programs in Coming Events (see below). *** I know that the law changed so individuals asking for money on street corners will not be ticketed unless they commit an offense—such as blocking traffic or harassing motorists—but what about on private property? There is one store I frequent where one or more individuals have been hanging out, sitting next to the building, blocking the walkway, and people have to walk around them to get into the store. Can management or owners request that they leave?

I am not heartless, but I have been harassed when I do not give money, and have been rebuffed when I suggest visiting our local food pantry for help. What is the village’s policy?

Editor’s note: Village of Lombard officials provided the following response: “There is no Village ordinance or policy directly prohibiting individuals from panhandling or soliciting money on private property. However, private business or property owners may choose to ask individuals to leave private property. If an individual has been asked to leave and does not leave upon request, they are trespassing and the business or property owners may contact the police. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Lombard Police Department at 630-873-4400.” *** So ComEd and Nicor want to raise rates again, saying it is for infrastructure. Well, at least for ComEd, that infrastructure is pretty awful, considering all the outages I have experienced here in Lombard. Please legislators, speak up for your constituents who are already squeezed dry by rising

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prices all over the board. For some of us on fixed incomes, rate increases will tip the scale between choosing food and medicine, and paying utility bills. And note; the qualifications for LIHEAP are so strict that it is difficult to qualify, considering they use your gross income, not net income. I never see that taxed part of my gross income, and the net income is what I have to live on. Please, please, be a voice for us. *** Through the entire construction work on North Grace Street, there was one constant: the bearded man from Lombard was first on site in the morning and the last to leave in the evening. He patrolled North Grace from Prairie to North Avenue on foot or in his vehicle. I think because of him things ran as smoothly as possible. Great job. *** The state is planning to issue stickers to replace the plastic I-Pass transponders. Environmental concerns aside, I predict that is going to create a big headache for many of us. Some of us rent a car, and don’t want to pay extra fees for the rental transponder, for one; or have more than one car registered under the transponder.

The sticker is not transferable, as it will not work if removed, according to the state. Another example of big government getting in its own way at our expense. Let our voices be heard in Springfield, and stop this nonsense. *** Biden just said he wants $100 billion for Israel and Ukraine. Here’s a thought. Biden supposedly had about 81 million voters in 2020. 100 billion divided by 81 million is about 1,235.

So if every Biden voter, including Joe, Dr. Jill and Hunter, kicks in $1,235, there’s your $100 billion.

And if the economy is so great under Biden, as we are told, that should be no problem. *** People complaining about open borders and Biden’s policies need to check the facts. We have a legal obligation to accept people who consider themselves refugees (1951 Refugee Convention). All those people flood-

ing our borders from places like Venezuela or Ukraine are applying for refugee status. We are obligated to take them in while they wait for their case to be investigated. This is not something Biden thought up! He did, however, institute a policy requiring migrants to make an appointment to approach the border. Crossing illegally can lead to a high bar for asylum seekers and the risk of sped-up deportation. This has diminished the number of “sneakers.” There are currently 100,000 migrants waiting in northern Mexico. And, by the way, if those people do get refugee status and apply for a green card, they cannot vote. Only U.S. citizens can vote so there is no Democrat conspiracy of letting everyone in and forcing them to be liberal. It’s pretty obvious that we need a massive change to our immigration laws, but this Congress will never get that done. They had problems electing a speaker! *** So the Republicans finally have a speaker after three weeks of shooting themselves in the foot. Woopie.

Matt Gaetz orchestrated getting rid of Kevin McCarthy. It accomplished nothing. Why didn’t this blowhard Gaetz run for speaker himself if he thinks he has all the answers? Gaetz should face a primary challenge along with the others who voted along with him. *** Many seniors don’t want to be bothered for trick-or-treating. It would be nice if Lombard published a suggestion that “If you want trickor-treaters to come to your house, turn on your outside lights. Thank you.

Editor’s note: In a Lombard Village Board story from Oct. 26, Village Clerk Liz Brezinski was quoted as saying, “Residents who choose to participate are encouraged to illuminate their homes to let children know they are welcome.” *** A lot of Democrats enjoy lecturing us about misinformation and hate speech. Those Democrats need to look in the mirror. We’ve just seen plenty of misinformation from Democrats who claimed Israel bombed

Coming events Program on cybersecurity Nov. 3 Friday, Nov. 3, 7:30 a.m. - Cyber Security. Join the Lombard Chamber for this imperative discussion on how to establish a proactive approach in regards to cyber security. By establishing the proper approach to cyber crimes and attacks, business will be able to keep their information and partners safe with several simple task that will be discussed during this presentation. Fairfield Inn & Suites, 645 W. North Ave., Lombard. Visit lombardchamber.com and follow the events link.

Single Mothers Support Group to meet Nov. 12 SHE Single Mothers Support Group will meet on Sunday, Nov. 12, 12:15 p.m., at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. We offer complimentary lunches for all who attend, free child care (ages infants -12 years), guest speakers, fellowship

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a hospital. And as for hate speech, we’ve seen plenty of that from Democrats lately, with some hateful comments about Israel and Jews. *** This is in response to the calls about Brittney Griner being imprisoned in Russia. In Russia, weed may as well be heroin, and you know, or certainly should know, the laws where you’re living and working are enforced. I agree with the original caller. We overpaid to free her. Bye. *** Americans need to get rid of the mob mentality in Washington. It shouldn’t be the left versus the right.

We need to start by changing the seating arrangement in the house and the Senate. The blue and the red need to be seated in a checkerboard fashion; an all-red side and all blue side hasn’t worked for a long time. If Washington is divided, so is America. *** I don’t understand why it is so difficult to get the police departments to come around these schools and address the parking problems and the other vehicle problems. Every day it’s the same old thing. You’d think that these officers would want to be around by the schools anyway. *** How sad it is to see these pro-Palestinian protests in New York and other cities with the demonstrators chanting, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” That phrase is calling to end the existence of Israel. I’m sorry, but these people don’t want peace. They will only be satisfied if Israel is totally annihilated. *** I read the story on Page 14 (Oct. 26 issue) about Pritzker launching a nationwide abortion rights advocacy organization that he is funding himself. He talks about a far-right agenda that has taken hold in many places across the country regarding reproductive rights. Oh, please. Look at what he’s turned this state into— the abortion mecca of the Midwest thanks to his far-left abortion on demand agenda. It’s too bad the Republicans keep nominating lousy gubernatorial candidates. This self-absorbed windbag needs to go.

and support from other single moms. GPS program Nov. 9 The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) All are invited to attend this monthly event. RSVP to elmhurstcrc.org/she. Navigating Healthy Families will present “Congratulations, You’re Having a Teen! The Guidebook You’ve Always Trinity Lutheran Wanted” with award-winning author anniversary dinner Nov. 11 Celebrate Trinity Lutheran Dr. Ken Ginsburg in two-hour semiChurch’s 110th Anniversary with a nars at noon and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. Bountiful Harvest Dinner on Sat- 9, via Zoom. A renowned parent and urday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m., 300 S. teen communication expert, Ginsburg Ardmore. Tickets are available at the returns to GPS to inform and inspire door, but RSVP is needed at marga- caregivers as they enter one of the most ret@trinityvp.com or 630-834-3440. exciting and important phases of parSave the date, and join us for an enting. Go to glenbardgps.org for further information and the links to these amazing dinner. two webinars.

Smartphones workshop at Faith United Methodist Church Smash your Faith United Methodist Church, Halloween pumpkins Green your Halloween by recy815 S. Finley Road, Lombard, is hosting a smartphones workshop cling pumpkins after the holiday at Nov. 4. “Smartphones 101” (photos/ one of more than a dozen University camera, calendar/reminders, wall- of Illinois Extension Pumpkin Smash paper, navigation maps). Times are community composting events in 12:30-2 p.m. for iPhone (Apple) and early November. Find a full map of 2-3:30 p.m. for Android devices. Re- Pumpkin Smashes on their website at serve a spot for free at 630-627-1039. SCARCE.org/Pumpkins.

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Muriel Anderson to release CD and board game at annual concert Muriel Anderson is returning to her native Downers Grove for her 32nd hometown concert Saturday, Nov. 25, where she will be introducing a new CD and a board game—both of which stem from the sailing adventures she and her fiancé, “Cap’n” Bryan Allen, experienced over the last two years.

Each year, the audience is delighted with a new theme, which this year is related to sailing.

Preparing to introduce her new CD, “Sailing Dreams,” Anderson explained that the songs on her CD are rooted in sailing trips the couple took from Long Island, N.Y., to Penobscot Bay, Maine, on the vessel “Avocet.”

Each of the songs relates to the trips, she added.

“We had a lot of adventures, some of which have been captured in the songs,” she said.

For instance, the song “Sailing Dream” came entirely in a dream.

Anderson said she woke up with a complete melody, lyrics, musical instruments and a vocal that sounded like country star Suzy Bogguss.

Anderson continued: “So … I asked Suzy Bogguss if she would sing the song on the album and she said yes!”

In another song, “Tides,” Anderson said she thought of parallels to tides and her own life “just because they [tides] come up so fast … I was thinking about the tides in my life.”

In that particular song, renowned guitarist Tommy Emmanuel will be the guest singer.

Along with a new CD, Anderson is introducing a board game that also evolved from her sailing trips.

“Bryan first had the idea for the board came,” she related, describing that it is a unique game in which there are two winners: “one who has the most experiences (both good and bad), and one who gets the most fish.”

The game revolves around sailing, the geographical area where the couple sailed and also ties into the music on the CD. Each year for the concert, Anderson chooses a guest musician, and this year it is a Chicago-based group called Small Potatoes, consisting of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso.

Anderson said she chose them in part because “I remember interviewing them years ago,” when she had a cable TV show here called “Offstage.”

She saw that they had recently performed at the Fox Valley Folk and Storytelling Festival and asked them to be her guests for the 2023

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We had a lot of adventures, some of which have been captured in the songs.”

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concert.

When asked what kind of music the duo will perform, Anderson responded, “Western swing, Celtic, funny tunes, and probably a sea shanty or two.They are just charming people!”

Anderson has roots in Lombard, having studied guitar with Anne Jones at the Jones School of Folk Music in Lombard.

She went on to become the first woman to win the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and was PHOTOs Courtesy of Gail White Rock Valley Publishing featured on the cover of Classical Harp guitarist Muriel Anderson returns to her native Downers Grove for the 32nd Saturday-after-ThanksGuitar Magazine in 2017, and has giving concert on Nov. 25. She is introducing a new CD and a board game, both related to sailing trips performed with such notable mushe took with her fiancé, Bryan Allen. Her musical guests include Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso, sicians as Les Paul, Chet Atkins, otherwise known as Small Potatoes.

Victor Wooten and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, to name a few.

Her 1989 “Heartstrings” CD even traveled with the astronauts on the space shuttle, and her 2014 CD “Nightlight Daylight” was named one of the top 10 CDs of the decade by Guitar Player Magazine.

Anderson hosts the All Star Guitar Night and created the non-profit Music for Life Alliance to enable young people to participate in music education. A portion of this concert supports the Music for Life Alliance.

Anderson’s concert begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, live at the First Congregational Church UCC, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove.

Tickets are $28, which include a chance to win a new Eastman guitar, courtesy of Tobias Music, and other prizes.

The in-person concert will include hot apple cider, courtesy of Trader Joe’s, and homemade cookies.

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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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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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For his service, in 1966 the National Science Foundation named a glacier in Antarctica after him, Wyckoff Glacier. To read about Kent’s Antarctica adventure, visit wyckoffglacier.org.

Kent worked in Engineering Sales for The Bell System for the majority of his career and helped bring cellular phone technology to consumer automobiles. Kent enjoyed the outdoors, reading, travel and spending time with his grandchildren.

A Funeral Service was held Tuesday, October 31, at Brust Funeral Home. Interment followed at Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago.

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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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Senior Knudtson, freshman Isabella Dugo and that sophomore ceremony that beganAnnemarie at 9 a.m. The others participated in the ceremony started Kayleigh the home Dennison (No. 5) is pictured in the at 11 a.m. Dennison The photoprovided shows members of runs. the Willowbrook Senior Choir performing background of the above photo. more aboutsee thePage Warriors, during the day’s first service.

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Ken also hosted multiple foreign visitors in his home in Lombard for extended stays including people from both Russia and the Ukraine.

He remained in contact with many people around the world until his death.

His globetrotting led him to marry Nion Parmuljako in 2008, a Thai national. After that he spent several months a year in Thailand on a small farm in the foothills of the Petchaboon mountains, and several in Lombard. Despite a language barrier Ken was as loved in Thailand as in Lombard and by most people that

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KENNETH LEROY SCHROEDER Kenneth Leroy Schroeder of Lombard, Illinois, died on Friday, October 20, in Bettendorf Iowa.

He was in vigorous good health until one week before his death and passed due to complications from a fall.

He is survived by his current wife Nion Parmuljako of Nong Phi, Thailand; his son Reid of Bettendorf, Iowa (wife Chelsea); daughter Petra of Denver, Colorado (husband Dan); and five grandchildren. He was the beloved husband of Audrey Schroeder, nee Thiese, before her death.

Ken was one of 3 children born to Leroy Schroeder and his wife Lucille, nee Moellering. He entered this life on a sweltering hot July 2, 1936, in the family farmhouse 4 miles north of Garnavillo, Iowa. It was so hot that Leroy made the unusual drive to Dubuque to purchase an electric fan for his wife and baby’s comfort.

He grew up during the depression and Second World War, listening to news on a Zenith radio, working hard with his brother Stanley and sister Katherine. He spent hours on horseback and milking cows by hand. He showed animals at the Clayton County Fair with the 4H club. This childhood molded the humble and gracious attitude that formed his core.

He attended the one-room Equity country school through 5th grade then began town school where he met his future wife Audrey by pulling her hair while riding the bus.

They remained together through High School, College and 45 years of marriage.

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sity for one year where he was in a fraternity and ROTC, Luther College for one year and finally earned a BA degree from Wartburg College in 1958. College graduation was followed by marriage that summer on June 6th, 1959.

To pay for the engagement ring Ken trapped mink and sold them to Sears Roebuck. The couple moved to Maywood, Illinois, to attend the Chicago Lutheran Seminary where he graduated with a Master of Divinity. He served a one-year pastoral internship in Austin, Texas, where he heard Martin Luther King Jr. speak in an intimate setting.

He was ordained on June 17th, 1962, as Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville, Illinois, where he served for 11 years. In Steeleville he learned to be a pastor, to dance at the American Legion Hall, and became a father. He developed his counseling abilities at Menard State and Marion Federal prisons.

In 1973 the family moved to Lombard, Illinois, and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he enjoyed his most inspired pastoral years.

Many people sought his counsel.

Under his leadership the church grew, built an addition, and retired the mortgage. He was a licensed school bus driver and called to substitute drive for the local school district and church outings.

He was a family man and thoroughly proud of his wife and children. He peppered his well-received sermons with stories of the ups and downs of family life. He read a lot and encouraged his children to do the same. He retired in 1998 at age of 62 in hopes of starting the final chapters with more free time.

Audrey’s cancer interrupted the plan but he faithfully nursed her for three years until her premature death in 2003.

Ken was a seeker, an adventurer, and he loved the exhilaration of meeting new people, sharing stories, and connecting with others. He looked to find common ground. He was a lifelong learner, reader and

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Elmhurst police arrest driver who allegedly fled from stolen car Apprehension swift, thanks to K-9s, drones, chief says

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On Monday, Oct. 23, at approximately 11:53 p.m. an Elmhurst police officer spotted a Ford Fusion sedan driving southbound on IL Route 83 at St. Charles Road. According to police, this vehicle had been reported as stolen on Saturday, Oct. 14, to the Chicago Police Department.

As the officer followed behind the vehicle, it reportedly turned westbound onto Washington Street in Villa Park. The officer activated emergency lights to stop the vehicle and the reportedly stolen car pulled into a residential driveway on Riverside Drive in Villa Park. The driver of the vehicle then allegedly ran from the car towards the rear yards of the

neighborhood.

Elmhurst and Villa Park police set up a perimeter and searched the area with a police K-9 unit and public safety drone. Police said the suspect was located by officers hiding in a shed belonging to a nearby resident.

The suspect was transported to the Elmhurst Police Department and the stolen vehicle was impounded. An additional set of license plates and a replica pellet pistol were located in the vehicle, police said.

According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, the suspect, Maurice Sutton Jr., 31, of Hanover Park. was charged with possession of stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony) and obstructing a police officer (Class A misdemeanor). Sutton was

transported to the DuPage County Judicial Center and appeared at First Appearance Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

The state’s motion to deny Sutton Jr.’s pre-trial release was granted, and his next court appearance was set for Monday, Nov. 13.

Elmhurst Police Chief talks about tracking suspects with K-9s, drones In a subsequent interview, Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean commented on the usage of K-9 officers and drones.

“Searching for felony suspects hiding in the dark is not only difficult work; it can be dangerous.” he said.

“In the past, police officers would

fan out with flashlights to search for criminals—the officers not knowing until the last moment when they spot a suspect.

“K-9’s have been a great tool to assist officers more effectively track running suspects. However, even with a K-9, officers do not know if the suspect is hiding around the next corner or on top of a shed. EPD now uses our public safety drone as a first-response tool in combination with K-9 units to more efficiently locate fleeing suspects and missing persons.

“The drone is able to see suspects hiding in darkness and the K-9 can track to buildings where the drone cannot see. Together, they allow police officers to more accurately

search large areas in less time, resulting in criminal suspects being apprehended in a safe coordinated manner in our community.”

McLean then explained the usage of drones, what training is required and who is authorized to operate them.

“The Elmhurst Police Department has five police officers that are also drone pilots,” he said. “Each has completed a 40-hour unmanned aerial vehicle course certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and passed the FAA licensing exam for drone operators.

Our drone pilots receive ongoing flight training hours throughout the year in addition to emergency incident callouts.”

Woman gets four years for biting Glendale Heights police officer DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh sentenced Tyler Russell, 27, formerly of Glendale Heights, to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for biting a Glendale Heights police officer as she was being taken into custody.

On Aug. 24, a jury found Russell guilty of one count of aggravated battery to a police officer (Class 1 felony) and three counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) following

a three-day-long trial.

On June 20, 2020, at approximately 9:34 a.m., officers with the Glendale Heights Police Department responded to a call in the 500 block of Gregory Tyler Russell Avenue for a report of two people arguing in a parking lot.

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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.

Oct. 24 Gina A. Aguilar, 42, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at 6:53 a.m.

Oct. 23 William Martinez, 25, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper turn at an intersection, transportation of alcohol by a driver and no insurance near Lake and Friendship at 1:16 a.m.

A 19-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 700 block of N. Briar Hill at 9:16 p.m.

Oct. 21 Richard C. Strobel, 26, of Sugar Grove, was charged with aggravated battery of a government employee in the 1600 block of W. Lake at 4:40 p.m.

Oct. 20 Oscar R. Alvarado Carrillo, 35, of Addison, was charged with DUI at 11:40 p.m.

A 35-year-old Addison man was

Russell seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Officers also observed an odor of alcohol coming from the car, two opened beer cans in the cup holders of the car as well as an opened case of beer.

Officers asked Russell to exit the car and after doing so, Russell continued to walk away from the officers. One of the officers ordered Russell to return to the car. After Russell complied, officers attempted to place Russell under arrest at which time she physically resisted and bit one of

charged with two counts of domes- reported three unknown suspects tic battery near westbound York at 4 stole an estimated amount of liquor a.m. worth $2,000 to $3,000. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300869 Oct. 19 Oct. 20, 11:09 a.m. in the 200 block Kevi Denilson Ramos Lopez, 25, of W. Grand Ave., a complainant reof Glendale Heights, was charged ported check fraud from an unknown with two counts of DUI, improper suspect. This case is under investigalane usage and driving while license tion. BEPC2300868 expired near Army Trail and KingsOct. 20, 12:59 p.m. in the 300 ton at 8:43 p.m. block of E. Green St., a subject reported his car stolen by ex-wife. AfOct. 18 ter a Bensenville officer did a VIN Kathy Venson, 54 (residence not check, it was determined that the car given) was charged with possession was abandoned/towed by Franklin of a controlled substance at 5:32 p.m. Park and the suspect was wanted out of Franklin Park for a prior hit and Bensenville run. A Bensenville officer then transOct. 23, 12:28 p.m. in the 100 block ported the suspect to Franklin Park of N. Addison St., a complainant re- and turned him over to their detective ported an unknown suspect defaced unit. BEP23012474 her garage door with what appeared Oct. 19, 10:12 a.m. in the 1300 to be gold spray paint. This case is block of Devon Avenue, a comunder investigation. BEP23012594 plainant reported someone stole an Oct. 23, 2:41 p.m. in the 1000 iPhone 15 pro max from a damaged block of E. Thorndale Ave., a com- box that was shipped to the business. plainant reported their trailer stolen This case is under investigation. by an unknown suspect. This case is BEPC2300864 under investigation. BEPC2300872 Oct. 19, 11:53 a.m. in the 1100 Oct. 23, 4:35 p.m. in the 100 block block of W. Irving Park Road, a of W. Grand Ave., a complainant re- complainant reported an unknown ported battery by a known suspect. suspect threatened them when they This case is under investigation. refused to sell cigarettes due to proBEPC2300873 viding no ID. This case is under inOct. 23, 4:44 a.m. in the 200 block vestigation. BEPC2300865 of W. Grand Ave., Faustino R. CasOct. 19, 4:21 p.m. in the 100 tillo Cardona, 44, of Bensenville, block of W. Irving Park Road, a was arrested for no valid driver’s li- complainant reported unknown cense and obstructing identification. person(s) were using the business BEPC2300871 checking account without authorizaOct. 22, 11:42 a.m. in the 1-100 tion. This case is under investigation. block of E. Green St., a complainant BEPC2300866

the officers in the right bicep causing substantial injury to the officer.

The officer was transported to a local hospital for medical attention and has since recovered from his injury.

“Day in and day out, our police officers respond to calls not knowing what they will find once they get there,” Berlin said. “It is an extremely difficult and dangerous job

and in DuPage County we are extremely lucky to have the best of the best ready and willing to protect us. I thank the officers involved in this case for their continued efforts in keeping our streets safe. We are all grateful that the officer, while scarred, has made a full recovery from the injury Ms. Russell inflicted upon him.

Major milestone for Health Department’s RxBOX: 82.5 tons of medication collected The DuPage County Health Department’s medication take-back program, known as RxBOX, is ending and will transition to a new vendor on Dec. 1.

Throughout the 14-year program, more than 82.5 tons (165,000 pounds) of unwanted, expired, or unused medications were safely disposed of, preventing drug misuse while also protecting our groundwater resources. On Oct. 18, partners from law enforcement agencies throughout DuPage County participating in the RxBOX program attended the final drop-off collection sponsored by DCHD. The program will now transition to a new management vendor, INMAR Intelligence.

The change will be seamless for DuPage County residents, and they can continue to drop off unwanted medications at the participating law enforcement agencies.

“Unused medicines can end up in our landfills and waterways as well as in the hands of youth or others seeking prescription drugs for non-medical reasons,” said Adam Forker, executive director, DuPage County Health Department. “I am proud of the Health Department’s work to protect the health of our community and am grateful to our partners who made this program possible.”

This new program is fully funded by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Starting Dec. 1, the Illinois General Assembly, through the Drug Take-Back Act, requires the implementation of a manufacturer-led collection program. DCHD launched the RxBOX program in 2009 to reduce substance use and accidental overdose from leftover prescription

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Unused medicines can end up in our landfills and waterways as well as in the hands of youth or others seeking prescription drugs for non-medical reasons.”

– Adam Forker, executive director, DuPage County Health Department

medications that were being obtained from people’s residences and to protect surface and groundwater resources by providing an alternative to disposing of them in the trash and flushing them down the toilet.

Funding to implement the program with 12 law enforcement agencies was initially provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).

The next seven participants were initially funded by DuPage County.

The first year’s collection totaled 1,815 pounds. As the program grew and gained community recognition and support, subsequent collections increased in volume with a record high of more than 15,000 pounds being collected in 2019.

Law enforcement agencies have observed a wide range of material collected including potentially dangerous items like morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl patches.

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First week of veto session wraps up with little legislative movement Lawmakers to return to Capitol Nov. 7 to address lingering issues CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Lawmakers are heading back to their districts after three days of legislative session in Springfield last week that saw little movement on several major initiatives.

They will have a week off before returning to Springfield on Nov. 7 for the second of their annual two-week veto session during which they consider bills the governor vetoed since they last met in the spring.

When they return, they’ll consider measures including reforms to the state’s nuclear policy and a potential extension of a controversial tax credit program that funds private school scholarships.

Halal and kosher foods In a 43-15 vote Oct. 25, the Senate passed a measure sponsored by Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, that would require schools and state-run facilities like prisons to offer kosher and halal food options for those with religious dietary restrictions.

The bill, Senate Bill 457, mirrors a similar proposal from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, which Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed this summer due to technical concerns about the contracting language.

The new bill would require the State Board of Education to identify and contract with vendors to provide kosher and halal food options to school districts. Once those master contracts are executed—provided that the General Assembly has allocated funding to do so—school districts would be required to adopt procedures regarding ordering, preparing, and serving prepackaged meals offered under the statewide contracts.

Schools would not be required to offer these foods until ISBE enters

Coming event Villa Park Library programs The Villa Park Public Library is joining more than 200 other libraries in Illinois to present Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s “Bake Squad,” owner of Chicago-based Justice of the Pies, and cookbook author, for a demo from her kitchen. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Chef Maya-Camille will share her love of pie, stories of those that inspired her, and tips and tricks to help you make the perfect pie. Nov. 8, 7 p.m.

Children and teens in grades 4–12 are invited to come to the Villa Park Public Library on Monday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m., to learn how to create a six-panel comic strip. Do Art Productions will lead a workshop to teach you how to combine words and art to tell your unique story. Bring your creative energy and ideas – we will provide the rest.

Registration is required for these programs. For more information, visit the library’s website at www. vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

into at least one master contract for the state.

“There are districts that are doing this right now,” Villivalam said in an interview. “They have the option to continue to do it with the contracts they have entered into or they can enter into the master contract that’s created.”

The bill was met with some pushback from Republican senators, who questioned the reasoning for some of the penalties for violating the bill’s provisions.

Villivalam said during debate Wednesday that those and other concerns can be addressed through future amendments in the House or with follow-up legislation when the lawmakers return in the spring.

Energy policy Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, announced Oct. 25 that he would not pursue a veto override vote for a policy that would have granted downstate electric utilities—notably Ameren Illinois—the “right of first refusal” for transmission line con-

struction, allowing them to have first crack at the projects.

Pritzker this summer vetoed the portion of a broader bill containing the proposal, citing concerns about stifling competition and increasing consumer prices.

While he conceded the veto override, Walsh said he will push for a broader bill that would provide the right of first refusal across the whole state in the spring.

Pritzker also vetoed a bill earlier this year that would have partially lifted the state’s 1980s-era moratorium on new nuclear construction, writing in his veto message that it didn’t include sufficient protections for the “health and safety of Illinois residents who would live and work around these new reactors.”

But since then, the original bill’s sponsor has introduced a new bill that she hopes addresses these concerns and Pritzker has indicated that he’s open to supporting a bill allowing some nuclear construction.

“I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to get a bill that does that,” Pritzker

said. “We should be able to. We’re all competent adults who understand what the goal is and I believe there’s a strong majority of people who want to do this.”

Private school scholarships While there wasn’t a formal vote on the subject, advocates for the Invest in Kids tax credit program for donors to private school scholarship funds flooded the Statehouse this week to rally support for renewing the program before it’s scheduled to expire at the end of the year.

The program, which has been the subject of partisan debate for several years and was originally introduced as a concession to Republicans during the creation of the state’s evidence-based funding model for schools, was not extended during this year’s budget negotiations.

Hundreds of advocates—including school uniform-clad children and a few nuns—rallied inside the Capitol, with their loud chanting in the rotunda at times interrupting debate on unrelated bills inside the House

chamber.

Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, introduced a bill this week that would extend the program until 2028 with a $50 million budget cap, down from the $75 million it has received in recent years. It would also limit the individual tax credits to be 100 percent credit for the first $5,000 and a lower percentage credit for any donations beyond $5,000. It was previously 75 percent on all donations.

Guerrero-Cuellar’s House Bill 4194 hasn’t been considered by any committees, meaning it cannot clear both chambers with just three session days left on the calendar this year. The topic will likely come up for discussion when lawmakers return in November, but for any negotiated extension of the program to pass in that second week of lawmakers’ session, the proposals would have to be moved to a bill that’s further along in the legislative process.

Capitol News Illinois’ Jennifer Fuller and Andrew Campbell contributed to this story.

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Village blood drive Nov. 14 The Village of Lombard will hold its fall blood drive, celebrating our veterans and remembering the late village president, Bill Mueller, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Yorktown Center in the mobile bus, on the lower level near Von Maur, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., in Fellowship Hall from 1:30-7 p.m.

Give blood, receive a coupon for a buy one, get one half off entrée from Noodles & Company, while supplies last. Register at www.versiti.org/IL or email Carol Bauer at bauerc@villageoflombard.org.

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‘The Spongebob Musical’ at Glenbard West Nov. 2-4 Glenbard West Theatre will present “The Spongebob Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 through 4 in the Glenbard West auditorium, 670 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $14 ($10 for ages 10 and younger) and are available at glenbardwest.seatyourself.biz. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

Clocks officially fall back at 2 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 5

Dr. Kelly talks straight about sciatica Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information.

To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly Synowiec-Moroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts.

MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest.

FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately.

Left untreated, sciatica can lead to permanent nerve damage - and lifelong pain.

MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica.

FACT: In severe cases, sciatica can lead to the inability to control your bowels or bladder - leading to embarrassing situations.

MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica.

FACT: Drugs like muscle relaxants, pain killers, narcotics, antidepressants, and anti-seizure medications have serious potential side-effects and do not cure the root cause of sciatica.

MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.”

FACT: Physical work or simply sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to sciatica. Accidents and trauma can also be the culprits. Pregnancy can cause sciatica.

Sciatica can affect anyone - including super-fit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne.

MYTH: Stop exercising and get several weeks of bed rest to overcome sciatica.

FACT: Staying active can help to relieve sciatic pain and prevent the pain getting worse. Staying inactive in bed could be the worst advice - based on a recent study in the Netherlands.

MYTH: Sciatica requires surgery.

FACT: NO! There’s been a huge breakthrough in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain. It’s a new procedure called Non-Surgical ReConstructive Spinal Care. The excellent results from this treatment have been published in major medical journals.

Success rates are up to 88%.

MYTH: “There’s nothing anyone can really do. I’m just stuck with this for the rest of my life.”

FACT: With the correct treatment from a healthcare professional who specialises in sciatica, you can find relief from the core cause - and the symptoms.

MYTH: Getting Sciatica properly diagnosed is expensive.

FACT: Not true. We are currently offering an initial consultation right here in Elmhurst for Just $43.

We have helped over 1,483 patients find relief from agonising back pain and sciatica. We are one of the first places to use Non-Surgical Re-

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This procedure does not require a hospital stay. The focus is on finding - and correcting - the original cause of the back pain and sciatica.

According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.”

Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe, and easy, most patients report an almost immediately relief from their back pain.

Patient Jeff P. from Berwyn wrote, “My back pain was unbearable but the worst thing was the searing burning pain I felt in my buttock and leg... my wife insisted I see doctor Dr. Kelly. I’m 95% better in just a couple of weeks.”

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You can even call on the weekend as there is always a staff member ready to assist you. During the week they are very busy, so if they don’t pick up straight away do leave a message.

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The St. Pius X School girls cross-country team made history by recently finish- Natalia P. and Dehlia B. Natalia finished second overall, while Dehlia placed third ing first at the IESA state championship meet. It marked the first time in school and Kate fourth. Also pictured is Kevin B., the lone state qualifier from the St. Pius history that the girls cross country team has won the state title. The team included X boys team, who finished 42nd overall.

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The members of GFWC Lombard Service League are busy preparing for their annual luncheon “A Flair of Elegance” on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Carlisle Banquets in Lombard. The fun begins at 11 a.m. with a gift card draw, a wine bottle pull or playing Split the Pot. Following a delicious lunch there will be a viewing of fashions by Carlisle Etcetera, a live auction of fashion items, and door prizes.

Tickets are available from any Lombard Service League member for a $45 donation or by calling 630-988-0625. More information is also available at https://lombardserviceleague.org. Committee members pictured (standing) are President Claudia Arroyo, Patti Blazejak, Barbara Madigan, Luncheon Chair Anna Weselak, (seated) Carol Sink.

Patty Lindstrom and Jean Nelson. For more information about the club or about becoming a member, call 630-988-0625 or email info@ lombardserviceleague.org.

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DuPage County Health Department offering 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine for eligible children

Recently, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) began offering the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine to eligible children in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

Children who are VFC eligible include those children: 1.) who do not have insurance, 2.) with insurance that does not cover immunizations, or 3.) who are Medicaid eligible.

Questions about the availability of specific childhood vaccines or clinic schedules should be directed to DCHD at 630-682-7400. For additional providers who offer vaccines through the VFC Program, visit

the VFC Provider Search. “Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent COVID-19 and keep kids healthy,” said Adam Forker, executive director of the DuPage County Health Department.

“The updated vaccine more closely targets current COVID-19 variants. The purpose of these vaccines is to save lives and prevent severe disease. They can also reduce the risk of Long COVID.” The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend updated COVID-19

vaccines for everyone age 6 months and older. The vaccine equips your child’s immune system to recognize and resist the virus. This helps to prevent serious disease and hospitalization from COVID-19.

Individuals with private insurance who are interested in an updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine this fall should connect with their healthcare provider or local retail pharmacy.

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GardenWorks Project invites you to discover the art of container gardening Nov. 8 fresh local produce isn’t as available.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into selecting suitable containers, planting seed, and maintaining a healthy indoor garden.

The workshop will cover essential aspects of container gardening, In addition to gaining valuable knowledge, participants will have the opportunity to browse Barn Owl Garden Center’s extensive selection of gardening tools, supplies, and plants, enabling them to start their indoor gardening journey right away.

Anna Haak from Redeeming Greens, a local grower, will share the benefits of microgreens and share tips on how to grow and enjoy these nutritious greens.

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From 6-7:30 p.m. participants will learn the process of growing from seed to table, with a focus on microgreens and sprouts, regardless of limited space.

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Plum Library events Miss Jamie’s Farm Saturday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m. Registered program for families with children of all ages. Join Miss Jamie and her puppet farm friends in this energetic and highly interactive show.

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Addison Trail’s football team, playing in its first postseason contest since 2014, traveled to Lane Stadium in Chicago last Friday and upended Chicago Lincoln Park, 21-18, in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs.

The Blazers, who won four of their last five regular-season contests to punch their ticket to the postseason, host Glenbard East (9-1) at 6 p.m.

Friday in a second-round matchup.

Glenbard East is the No. 9 seed in Class 7A, while the Blazers are seeded 25th.

Lincoln Park, which won the Chicago Public League’s White-Northwest Conference, entered last Friday’s contest with an 8-1 record and had been averaging over 28 points per game while holding its opponents to an average of 7.4 points per game.

AT’s victory last Friday also was its first postseason win since 2014.

That year, the Blazers defeated Lake Zurich in a first-round game.

Addison Trail had the second-best overall record among West Suburban Conference Gold Division teams this season at 7-3. The 2014 playoff squad finished with a 9-2 record.

Additionally, this year marks the first time since 2014 that the Blazers have won more than four games in a season.

Chris Bazant took over as the Blazers’ head coach in 2020, and endured three tough campaigns prior to 2023. The past three seasons, AT was a combined 3-21, and had a winless season in 2021 (0-9).

Bazant was named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week for Week 8.

Leading the way this season for the Blazers offensively has been sophomore quarterback Nico Dill, senior running backs Arturo Quiroga and Damari Jones, and junior wideouts Casey Carlson and Raja Corhn.

Dominic Renc, a junior, has been a mainstay defensively in the secondary.

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Rams beat Harlem 24-0 to advance to second round of playoffs

Glenbard East will face Addison Trail in this Friday’s second-round game in Addison

The Glenbard East football team opened the 2023 post-season with Friday’s 24-0 victory over Machesney Park’s Harlem High School in an IHSA Class 7A game in Lombard.

The Rams, who improved their overall season record to 9-1 with the first-round victory, will meet Addison Trail (7-3) in this week’s second-round contest. The game will begin at 6 p.m. this Friday in Addison.

Glenbard East’s win over Harlem (6-4) marked the program’s first post-season victory since 2018.

Five years ago, the Rams defeated Prospect in a first-round game in the Class 7A playoffs. Glenbard East suffered first-round playoff losses at the Class 8A level in 2019, 2021 and 2022. There was no 2020 post-season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If the Rams defeat the Blazers, they will advance to the Class 7A quarterfinals, where they would face Community High School, located in Normal, or Bradley-Bourbonnais.

Community High of Normal (10-0) is the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A level. Glenbard East is the No. 9 seed.

Addison Trail is the No. 25 seed.

Glenbard East and Addison Trail have played each other 17 times. The Rams are 11-6 against the Blazers.

The two teams haven’t squared off in 41 years. In their last meeting, the Rams beat Addison Trail 40-0 in a regular-season contest on Oct. 23, 1982.

Friday’s first-round game between the Rams and Harlem began under a steady rain that cleared the area by the second half. Glenbard East scored its first touchdown of the

night on a 54-yard pass from senior quarterback Blake Salvino to junior Amonte Cook with 8:57 left in the second quarter. Senior Ryan Snell made the extra-point kick to give Glenbard East a 7-0 lead.

Snell kicked a 39-yard field goal on the final play of the first half to give the Rams a 10-0 halftime lead.

Snell made the field goal shortly after Glenbard East senior Augustus Winkler blocked a 37-yard field goal attempt by Harlem with about 40 seconds left in the first half.

Glenbard East senior Aaron Dotson intercepted a Harlem pass in the third quarter. Dotson returned the ball to the Huskies’ 8-yard line. The Rams were unable to score on their subsequent drive, which ended with an incomplete pass on a fourth-andgoal play from the 3-yard line.

Glenbard East’s defense quickly forced the Huskies to punt on the ensuing possession.

The Rams then began a drive at Harlem’s 32-yard line. Glenbard East cashed in on that drive, with senior Matt Larson delivering a 6-yard touchdown run. Snell added the extra-point kick to give the Rams a 17-0 lead with 3:14 remaining in the third quarter..

Glenbard East scored its final touchdown of the game on the second play of the fourth quarter, when Salvino completed a 9-yard scoring pass to Cook in the corner of the end zone. Snell made his third extra-point kick of the night to give the Rams their 24-0 lead.

An interception and return by Glenbard East senior Quami Stanton set up the Rams’ last touchdown of the night. After intercepting the pass

Broncos overpower Eureka 48-6 in first-round playoff action Montini travels to Fairbury for this week’s second-round battle against Prairie Central

The Montini Catholic football team rolled to a 48-6 victory over Eureka in Friday’s IHSA Class 3A first-round playoff game in Lombard.

The Broncos, who improved their overall season record to 7-3 with the win, will face Fairbury’s Prairie Central High School (6-4) in this Saturday’s second-round game. The contest will begin at 2 p.m. in Fairbury, which is southeast of Pontiac and about 95 miles away from Montini.

The winner of this Saturday’s battle in Fairbury will meet either Princeton or Monmouth-Roseville in the Class 3A quarterfinals.

Senior George Asay scored Montini’s first touchdown of Friday’s win over Eureka (5-5) on a 17-yard

touchdown run in the first quarter.

Senior Cole Stumbaugh added the extra-point kick to give the Broncos a 7-0 lead.

Montini junior quarterback Gaetano Carbonara fired a 31-yard touchdown pass to junior Santino Florio later in the first quarter. Stumbaugh’s extra-point kick pushed the Broncos’ lead to 14-0.

Montini senior Sam Hemmersmeier picked up a Eureka fumble and raced 65 yards for a first-quarter touchdown that raised the Broncos’ lead to 20-0. Stumbaugh added the extra-point kick to push the lead to 21-0.

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near midfield, Stanton brought the ball back to the Huskies’ 11-yard line in the closing seconds of the third quarter.

The officials declared the game over with 1:06 remaining in the fourth quarter. As the game wound down, Glenbard East’s offense lined up to run the clock out. Salvino took a snap and knelt down. A Harlem player charged across the line and landed on Salvino.

The Rams didn’t appreciate that display, with the game essentially over, and a fight ensued. Glenbard East players who were on the sideline during the final play remained on the

sideline. One Harlem player, however, charged off of his team’s sideline, ran onto the field and slammed into a Glenbard East player from behind. A few police officers took the field, and players from both teams were eventually separated.

Larson rushed for 55 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries. Salvino completed nine of 22 pass attempts for 103 yards and two touchdowns.

He also rushed for 43 yards on five carries.

Cook made three receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Gianbiagio Brusca had four receptions for 30 yards.

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Glenbard East’s football team defeated Machesney Park’s Harlem High School 24-0 in Friday’s IHSA Class 7A first-round playoff game in Lombard. The Rams improved their overall record to 9-1 with the victory. Glenbard East will meet Addison Trail (73) in this Friday’s second-round game in Addison. The winner will advance to the Class 7A quarterfinals. Glenbard East senior quarterback Blake Salvino (No. 10) threw a pair of touchdown passes to junior Amonte Cook during the Rams’ first-round win over Harlem (6-4). Salvino is pictured above while making a pass in the rain during the first quarter. Another photo shows senior kicker Ryan Snell (No. 89 - top left) preparing to make a 39-yard field goal on the final play of the first half. Senior Dylan Novak (No. 15) was the holder on Snell’s kick. One more photo shows senior Quami Stanton (No. 2 left) of the Rams making an interception return near the end of the third quarter. Stanton’s interception and return set up Glenbard East’s third and final touchdown of the game.

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Rams’ season ends with loss in regional final Glenbard East rallies for post-season victory over Downers Grove South before losing to Oak Park and River Forest

The Glenbard East girls volleyball team completed its season with two matches at the IHSA Class 4A regional at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

The Rams opened the post-season with an exciting 22-25, 25-23, 25-18 win over Downers Grove South in a regional semifinal battle in Oak Park on Oct. 24. Glenbard East’s season ended two days later with a 25-11, 25-16 loss to Oak Park and River Forest in the regional final.

Glenbard East completed its season with an overall record of 21-16.

Oak Park and River Forest advanced to this week’s Hinsdale Central Sectional with its regional win over the Rams. The Huskies are the No. 1 seed in the Hinsdale Central Sectional. The Rams were the sectional’s No. 9 seed. Downers Grove South was the No. 8 seed.

After losing the first game of the regional semifinal against Downers Grove South, the Rams trailed the Mustangs 23-18 in the second game. After Downers Grove South missed a serve, Glenbard East senior Lauren Bradley served winning points on the next six points to lift the Rams to a 25-23 win in the second game.

“It was an awesome match,” said Glenbard East coach Bradley Cardott of the team’s regional semifinal against Downers Grove South.

“Our backs were against the wall in the second game. We pulled it together.”

Senior Sophia Sommesi provided 12 kills, 12 digs and two blocks in the Rams’ win over the Mustangs in the regional semifinal. Senior Hannah Meyer contributed 21 assists and seven digs. Bradley made 13 digs. Senior Stephany Sulari hit three kills, while seniors Emma Iwaniszyn and Gabby Walton supplied two kills each.

Sommesi smashed six kills for the Rams in the regional final against the Huskies. Meyer had seven assists and two digs, while Bradley made seven digs and handed out two assists. Freshman Belle McDermott added four digs.

“It was a fun team to coach,” said Cardott in summing up the team’s season. “We had nine se-

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Senior Hannah Meyer of the Glenbard East girls volleyball team recently handed out the 1,000th assist of her varsity career. The Rams recognized Meyer’s achievement before the team’s final home match of the season—an Upstate Eight Conference contest against Bartlett on Oct. 17. Meyer is pictured (in the middle of the front row, holding the volleyball) with her teammates before the match against the Hawks.

Glenbard East’s 2023 season ended with last week’s loss to Oak Park and River Forest in an IHSA Class 4A regional final. The Rams finished their season with an overall record of 21-16. Meyer, who just completed her third year on the varsity squad, compiled over 600 assists during her senior season.

Broncos’ boys and girls teams secure berths in Class 1A state meet

niors—a great group of girls. It was a close-knit team. It was a successful season.”

The Rams posted a 6-3 record in the Upstate Eight Conference The Montini Catholic girls and during the 2023 season. Glenbard East finished in a tie for third place boys cross-country teams earned IHSA with Bartlett in the conference state-meet berths with their respective performances at Saturday’s Class standings.

1A Bishop McNamara Sectional at Kankakee Community College.

Montini’s girls team secured a state (Continued from page 16) meet berth with its fifth-place finish at Senior Alex Marre scored MontiMarre piled up 173 rushing yards the sectional. The Broncos’ boys team ni’s fourth touchdown of the open- and two touchdowns on 13 carries in delivered a fourth-place effort at the ing quarter on an 8-yard run. The Friday’s victory. Asay rushed three sectional. extra-point kick from Stumbaugh times for 59 yards and one touchThe top six girls teams and the top boosted the lead to 28-0. down. Tenuta carried the ball three six boys teams at the sectional qualiAsay’s 24-yard touchdown run in times for 51 yards and one touch- fied for the Class 1A state meet, which the second quarter extended Monti- down. takes place this weekend at Detweiller ni’s lead to 34-0. Stumbaugh’s fifth Carbonara completed four of Park in Peoria. extra-point kick of the night raised eight passes for 55 yards and one Sophomore Sydney Gertsen dethe lead to 35-0. touchdown during Montini’s first- livered the Montini girls team’s best Marre added a 51-yard touch- round playoff win. He didn’t throw finish at Saturday’s sectional. Gertsen down run in the third quarter. Soph- any interceptions. completed the 3-mile race in a secomore Santino Tenuta of the BronJunior Sean Hubeny of the Bron- ond-place time of 18 minutes, 23.3 cos delivered a 15-yard touchdown cos intercepted two Eureka passes seconds. She crossed the finish line 19 run later in the third quarter to ac- during the game. seconds after the sectional’s individual count for Montini’s final points of Montini is making its first playoff champion—junior Mia Kotler of Chithe evening. appearance since 2019. Four years cago’s Latin School.

Eureka scored its only touch- ago, the Broncos went 8-3 and adSophomore Ashlynn Lindt of Mondown of the game on a 15-yard pass vanced to the second round of the tini sprinted to a seventh-place finish in in the fourth quarter.

Class 5A playoffs. the sectional race, which she complet-

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ed in 19 minutes, 8.7 seconds. Sophomore Annalee DeFeo (21:23.5) turned in a 34th-place finish for the Broncos.

Freshman Rosie Callaghan (22:08.1) and junior Naomy Gonzalez (22:09.6) finished 45th and 47th, respectively, for Montini.

Freshman Maryfaith Considine (26:08.6; 89th) and junior Yeon Park (32:39.8; 104th) completed the Broncos’ sectional lineup.

Chicago Christian won the sectional’s team title with its total of 64 points.

Herscher placed second with 83 points, while IC Catholic Prep (99 points) claimed third. Chicago’s Latin School landed in fourth with 110 points. Montini compiled a score of 113 points in its fifth-place finish in the competition.

Elgin’s Harvest Christian Academy earned a sixth-place finish with its total of 165 points.

his fifth-place finish in the individual standings. Ferris completed the 3-mile boys race in 16 minutes, 16.1 seconds.

Freshman Nino Pesola (16:51.3) of the Broncos raced to a 13th-place finish in Saturday’s sectional race. Junior Conor Kaefer (17:17.6) placed 24th for Montini, while freshman Andrew Vreeland (17:29.1) finished 26th.

Three Montini freshmen—Adriel Garcia (17:51.9; 40th), Gavin Conway (17:55.5; 42nd) and Owen Ferris (18:00.8; 45th) rounded out the Broncos’ sectional lineup.

The boys team from Northridge Prep of Niles won the sectional’s team title with its score of 35 points. Harvest Christian Academy landed in second place with 66 points, while Herscher claimed third with 85 points. Montini delivered a team score of 103 points in its fourth-place finish.

Timothy Christian (120 points) and Chicago Christian (173 points) Ferris earns a fifth-place earned state-meet berths by finishing finish to lead the Broncos’ fifth and sixth, respectively, at the boys team in Kankakee Junior Nolan Ferris led Monti- sectional. ni’s boys team at the sectional with See photo on page 18.

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Warriors finish third at state tournament

Willowbrook loses a double-overtime battle in the semifinal round in Lake Forest; Warriors beat Guilford in the third-place game

Broncos head to the state meet

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Montini Catholic’s girls and boys cross-country teams have both qualified for 2023 IHSA state meet. Both teams earned their state-meet berths at Saturday’s Class 1A sectional at Kankakee Community College. The top six girls teams and the top six boys teams at the sectional qualified for the state meet, which will take place this weekend at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Montini’s girls team earned a fifth-place finish at the sectional. The Broncos’ boys team delivered a fourth-place sectional effort. Montini’s girls team hasn’t qualified for the state meet since 2015. The Broncos’ boys program made its last team appearance at the state meet in 2014. Members of both teams are pictured after Saturday’s sectional races. “As a team, we had our best race of the season in the most important race of the year,” said Montini girls coach Alex Zasso (top row, far right) while speaking about the team’s sectional performance. “We are thrilled to qualify for state as a team for the first time in eight years.” Eric Brechtel (top row, far left), the coach of Montini’s boys team, praised the boys for their achievement. “We had a really dedicated group of kids who put in lots of work during the off-season,” said Brechtel. “We had a great combination of the leadership and talent help earn our first team qualification in nine years.”

The Willowbrook flag football team earned a third-place finish in the Illinois Girls Flag Football State Championship Tournament, which took place Saturday and Sunday at the Chicago Bears’ Halas Hall facility in Lake Forest.

One year ago, during their inaugural season, the Warriors won the state title at Halas Hall.

Willowbrook entered this year’s state tournament after posting a perfect 5-0 record during the West Suburban Gold-Plus Conference season.

The Warriors then won two games to capture the championship in the West Suburban Gold-Plus Conference Tournament. Willowbrook defeated Addison Trail 20-6 in the tournament’s title contest in Villa Park on Oct. 21.

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Warriors roll to third straight regional title Willowbrook moves to 36-1 and advances to Hinsdale Central Sectional

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team won an IHSA Class 4A regional title on its home court last week. The Warriors beat Nazareth Academy 2513, 25-15 in the regional final in Villa Park on Oct. 26.

Willowbrook improved its overall season record to 36-1 with its win over the Roadrunners. The Warriors advanced to the Hinsdale Central Sectional, which took place earlier this week. Willowbrook faced Lyons Township in one sectional semifinal.

The winner of that contest battled either Hinsdale Central or Oak Park and River Forest in the sectional final on Nov. 1.

Oak Park and River Forest handed the Warriors their only loss of the regular season on Sept. 29. The Huskies defeated Willowbrook in three games in that match, which took place in Oak Park.

Oak Park and River Forest is the No. 1 seed in the Hinsdale Central Sectional. Willowbrook is the No. 2 seed. Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central are seeded third and fourth, respectively.

The Willowbrook girls volleyball program never won an IHSA regional title until two years ago. In addition to winning a regional title, the 2021 Warriors won a Class 4A sectional title before their season ended with a super-sectional loss.

“It feels good to win on our home court, in front of our fans,” said Willowbrook coach Irene Mason after last week’s victory over the Roadrunners. “This [winning a regional] was one of our goals from the beginning of the season. What this group has done for Willowbrook volleyball is something really special.”

One year ago, the 2022 Warriors won a regional title before losing in a sectional final.

Willowbrook opened this year’s post-season with a dominant 25-4, 25-12 victory over Proviso West in a regional semifinal in Villa Park on

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Willowbrook’s girls volleyball team defeated Nazareth Academy 25-13, 25-15 in last week’s IHSA Class 4A regional final in Villa Park. The Warriors improved their overall season record to 36-1 with their Oct. 26 victory over the Roadrunners. Willowbrook advanced to this week’s Hinsdale Central Sectional following its regional triumph. The Warriors faced Lyons Township in a sectional semifinal earlier this week. One photo from last week’s regional shows the Willowbrook team posing with its championship plaque (above). The Warriors’ girls volleyball program won its first regional title in 2021. Willowbrook has now won three straight regional championships. Another photo (bottom right) shows the Warriors celebrating after the final point of the regional final. One more photo from the match against Nazareth shows Willowbrook senior Elisa Chivilo preparing to send the ball toward one of her teammates (bottom left).

Oct. 24.

Junior Hannah Kenny supplied seven kills, 10 assists, four aces and three digs for the Warriors in last week’s win over Proviso West. Senior Calli Kenny contributed four kills, 12 assists and four digs. Junior Lily Javier and senior Elle Bruschuk bashed five and four kills, re-

spectively. Junior Anna Marinier delivered six digs, two kills and two aces. Senior Elisa Chivilo piled up six digs and four assists. Senior Keri Ostrowski made three digs. Senior Eliza Ramey and junior Ellie Branch hit two kills each.

Calli Kenny amassed eight kills, 13 assists, 13 digs and three aces

in last week’s regional final against Nazareth Academy, which took place in front of a large audience, including a sizable crowd in the Willowbrook student section. Hannah Kenny contributed five kills, 11 assists and six digs. Marinier hit five kills and made four digs. Chivilo made eight digs, while Ostrowski tallied three digs and three aces. Ramey hit three kills, while Bruschuk and Javier smashed two kills each.

“At this point, everyone’s going

to be competitive,” said Mason while speaking about Willowbrook’s prospects at the sectional. “What’s important is who is mentally prepared to show up and play at their peak potential when it’s time to shine.”

In addition to celebrating their regional title after their victory over Nazareth, the Warriors honored Hannah Kenny, who recently delivered the 1,000th assist of her varsity career.

She’s been a member of the varsity squad since her freshman year.

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Warriors kick off playoffs by beating Yorkville Willowbrook will play at Hononegah in this Saturday’s second-round game

The Willowbrook football team began the 2023 IHSA Class 7A playoffs with Friday’s 21-13 victory over Yorkville in Villa Park.

The Warriors will meet Rockton’s Hononegah High School (10-0) in this Saturday’s second-round game in Rockton. The contest will begin at 2 p.m. The winner will meet either Batavia or Lincoln-Way Central in the Class 7A quarterfinals.

Hononegah is the No. 2 seed in the 32-team Class 7A playoff field.

The Warriors are the No. 15 seed.

Willowbrook improved its overall season record to 8-2 with Friday’s win over Yorkville (6-4), which was seeded No. 18 in the Class 7A field.

“Our guys just kept battling,” said Willowbrook coach Nick Hildreth

after Friday’s victory. “Yorkville is a really good, physical program. I’m proud of our guys for continuing to come back and battle.”

Senior quarterback Arthur Palicki threw three touchdown passes for the Warriors during their first-round victory. Palicki threw a pair of first-half touchdown passes to senior Carter Ferguson. He connected with junior K.J. Rhodes on a 70-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter.

Palicki completed 18 of 24 pass attempts for 350 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 91 yards on 21 carries. Rhodes made 11 receptions for 206 yards.

“It was a great team win,” said Palicki following the Warriors’ firstround triumph. “A lot of guys made

plays.”

Yorkville scored the game’s first touchdown on a 10-yard run early in the second quarter to take a 6-0 lead.

The Foxes missed the extra-point kick.

About one minute later, Ferguson caught a short pass from Palicki and raced into the end zone for a 70-yard touchdown reception. Junior Brandon Lopez made the extra-point kick to give the Warriors a 7-6 lead.

Palicki and Ferguson connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass with a

little more than two minutes left in the first half. Lopez converted the extra-point kick to give Willowbrook a 14-6 lead.

Palicki’s 70-yard scoring pass to Rhodes pushed the Warriors’ lead to 20-6 with about three minutes remaining in the third quarter. Lopez added the extra-point kick to raise the lead to 21-6.

Yorkville cut the Warriors’ lead to 21-13 with a short touchdown run and extra-point kick with about nine minutes left in the game.

The Foxes’ final drive of the evening ended on an incomplete pass on a fourth-down play near midfield.

Moments later, Palicki ran for a first down, which locked up the victory.

The Warriors then ran out the clock.

“We get another week together,” said Palicki while discussing the benefits of Willowbrook’s first-round victory. “Our main goal is to go as far as we can with our brothers, and spend as much time together as possible. Everybody loves everybody on this team. Everybody’s together.”

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Willowbrook’s football team advanced to the second round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs following Friday’s 21-13 first-round win over Yorkville in Villa Park. The Warriors, who improved their overall season record to 8-2 with the victory, will meet undefeated Hononegah High School (10-0) of Rockton in this Saturday’s second-round contest. The game will begin at 2 p.m. in Rockton. Willowbrook senior quarterback Arthur Palicki (No. 1) completed 18 of 24 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns in Friday’s victory. Palicki threw two touchdown passes to senior Carter Ferguson. He fired one touchdown pass to junior K.J. Rhodes. Palicki also gained 91 rushing yards during Willowbrook’s win over Yorkville (6-4).

Palicki (No. 1) is pictured while following the blocking of sophomore John Koterba (No. 72) during the fourth quarter of Friday’s game.

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(Continued from page 18) The Warriors earned a berth in the passes in the second half of the quarnine-team state event by winning the terfinal contest. She connected with championship of their conference Anderlik on a 4-yard scoring pass. tournament.

The Warriors scored their final touchWillowbrook opened the state down of the game on a 5-yard pass tournament in Lake Forest with from Smrz to freshman Liz Pettinger.

Saturday’s 32-0 quarterfinal victory Willowbrook then faced Chicaover Chicago’s Resurrection College go’s Wendell Phillips Academy High Prep High School. The Warriors led School in Sunday’s semifinal round. the Bandits 20-0 at halftime.

Phillips edged the Warriors 10-8 in Sophomore quarterback Marli double overtime.

Smrz of the Warriors threw an 11Smrz launched a 40-yard touchyard touchdown pass to freshman down pass to freshman McKenzie Lillian Macias to produce the first Edison to tie the semifinal battle at touchdown of the quarterfinal con- 6-6 in the second half. The game retest. mained tied at 6-6 at the end of regSmrz shoveled a 1-yard touch- ulation. down pass to senior Emma Anderlik Phillips completed a two-point later in the first half. Smrz intercept- pass in overtime to take an 8-6 lead. ed a Resurrection pass and raced 28 Willowbrook responded with a twoyards into the end zone for a touch- point pass from Smrz to Pettinger down that helped the Warriors to that forced a double-overtime period. their 20-0 halftime lead.

The Warriors couldn’t convert a Smrz threw two more touchdown two-point pass in the second over-

time. Phillips then won the game by completing a two-point pass.

Lane Tech defeated Phillips 30-0 in Sunday’s state championship game.

Willowbrook closed out this year’s appearance at the state tournament with Sunday’s 12-0 victory over Guilford High School of Rockford.

Smrz completed a 43-yard touchdown pass to Anderlik on the final play of the first half of Sunday’s third-place game.

Smrz fired a 16-yard touchdown pass to Anderlik in the second half of the third-place game.

The Warriors shut out all five of their opponents during the regular season. Willowbrook delivered another shutout effort in its semifinal victory at its conference tournament before adding two more shutout wins in Lake Forest.

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Ojeda qualifies for Class 3A state meet Willowbrook junior runs to a 12th-place sectional finish

Junior Amelie Ojeda of the Willowbrook girls cross-country team will run in this week’s IHSA Class 3A girls state meet in Peoria.

Ojeda earned an individual berth in the state meet with her strong performance in Saturday’s IHSA Hinsdale Central Sectional at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. She completed Saturday’s 3-mile race in a 12th-place time of 18 minutes, 57.47 seconds.

The top 10 individuals at the sectional who weren’t members of state-qualifying teams advanced to the state meet. Of those 10 runners, Ojeda delivered the second-fastest sectional time.

The Warriors finished 13th in the team standings of the sectional, which included 18 teams. The top seven teams at the sectional advanced to the team competition of

the state meet, which takes place this Saturday at Peoria’s Detweiller Park.

Willowbrook sophomore Mariangela Popoca ran to a 49th-place finish at the sectional. She completed the race in 19 minutes, 54.02 seconds. Junior Malin Meeker (21.26.91) delivered a 95th-place finish for the Warriors, while freshman Grace Mamolella (21:45.88) placed 105th. Sophomore Allyson Stefani (22:02.4; 110th), junior Molly Brown (22:16.17; 113th) and junior Rosemary Kling (23:06.48; 128th) completed Willowbrook’s sectional lineup.

Downers Grove North won the sectional’s team title with its total of 54 points. Naperville North finished second with 62 points, while Naperville Central claimed third with 100 points. Willowbrook posted a team score of 343 points.

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Three Warriors run in the Hinsdale Central Sectional’s boys race Three members of the Willowbrook boys team competed as individuals in Saturday’s 3-mile boys race at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. None of those Warriors advanced to the state meet.

Willowbrook sophomore Miteku Branch raced to an 87th-place finish at the sectional’s boys race, which he completed in 17 minutes, 12.17 seconds. Junior Jake Skibbie of the Warriors turned in a 97th-place time of 17:23.85. Junior Adriano Quintero of Willowbrook delivered a 114th-place time of 17:54.93.

A pair of Rams compete in the sectional’s boys event Two members of Glenbard East’s boys cross-country team raced as individuals in Saturday’s sectional race in Hinsdale. Neither Ram advanced to the state meet.

Senior Ryan Van Dam of Glenbard East completed the 3-mile sectional race in a 42nd-place time of 16 minutes, 25.06 seconds. Sophomore Mason Hephner of the Rams negotiated the course in a 46th-place time of 16:27.69.

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Willowbrook junior Amelie Ojeda (pictured) will run in this week’s IHSA Class 3A girls state cross-country meet in Peoria. Ojeda earned an individual berth in the state meet with her excellent performance in Saturday’s Hinsdale Central Sectional at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. Ojeda finished the 3-mile sectional race in a 12th-place time of 18 minutes, 57.47 seconds. The sectional’s top 10 individuals who weren’t members of state-qualifying teams earned individual berths in the state meet. Willowbrook’s girls team finished 13th in the team standings of the sectional. The top seven teams at the sectional advanced to the state meet.

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