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Police investigate fatal train-pedestrian collision in Elmhurst

Victim was 21-year-old Warrenville resident

On Monday, Oct. 24 at approx imately 1:14 p.m. the Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to Park Avenue between Myrtle Ave. and Cottage Hill Ave. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a train. Upon arrival, responders located a deceased female in her 20s who had been struck by an eastbound Metra passenger train on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks east of Myrtle Avenue crossing. Witnesses report ed observing the woman stepping onto the tracks from an area east of the crossing as the train approached.

Evidence at the scene indicated that the victim was a 21-year-old Warrenville woman and Elmhurst University student. There were no other people injured as a result of this accident.

The incident remains under in vestigation by the Elmhurst Police Department, the Metra Police De partment and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office. Anyone with in formation regarding this incident is asked to contact the Elmhurst Police Department at (630) 530-3050.

A previous fatal train accident occurred on Monday, Oct. 10, at ap proximately 3:10 p.m. near the south platform area of the Elmhurst Metra depot.

The victim in that accident was identified as Rashad Oliver, a 31-year-old Lombard resident.

Fenton boys soccer repeats as regional champs

Congratulations to the Fenton High School

Members and veterans of the U.S. armed forces residing in Bensenville and their immediate families will be recognized at the annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the White Pines Golf Club. Breakfast is free, sponsored by the Bensenville Park District, Village of Bensenville and Fenton High School, who will come together to salute our

veterans service to their country. Invited guests are State Senate President Don Harmon (39th Dis trict) and State Representative Kath leen Willis (77th District). Others expected include Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone, Fenton High School District 100 Superin tendent James Ongtengco, Bensen ville Park District Board President

Rich Johnson and Executive Direc tor Joseph Vallez.

The event includes a presentation by retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis, whose military background includes more than 22 years of ser vice as a cavalry officer and army spokesperson. He was deployed to more than 33 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa in addition to work

ing at the Pentagon.

The three winners of the Defend ing Freedom Essay contest from Fenton High School will be intro duced as well.

Although the event is free for resident veterans and their families, pre-registration is required by Fri day, Nov. 4. Visit BvilleParks.org for more information.

prominently appears on the L.W. Reedy website and continues with, “The knowledge and expertise of a 70-year old real estate legacy blended with the marketing and technology of today. A family to our agents, our clients and our community. At L.W. Reedy, our commitment will move you.” This narrative accurately describes this remarkable Elmhurst company, one with a history of service and delivering on their promises.

Founded in 1951, the agency began on Spring Road with Lawrence William Reedy, Sr., the “Old Pro”. Larry Sr. not only started the company, but he started the traditions of family, colleagues and community that formed the commitment to Elmhurst carried forward to this very day. Sons Leo Reedy, Larry Reedy, Jr., Bill Reedy and Dick Reedy all joined the business. Significant growth followed, but the dedication to values, integrity, and focus on local, remained paramount.

In 2014, Leo Reedy turned the leadership of the family company over to his son, Larry. Larry added his knowledge of technology and modern marketing practices to the foundation of a well-run and well-respected business to create the present, powerful business L.W. Reedy Real Estate is today.

As always, L.W. Reedy’s strength is their agents. At 90+ agents, the firm has developed a strong team of experienced Realtors who carry on the hallmarks of the company year after year.

A legacy is fashioned over time by remaining true to core values, staying relevant through decades, and understanding that standing for something is one of the most valuable things a business can provide its customers and clients.

It seems certain L.W. Reedy will continue to “move” people in Elmhurst and the surrounding communities with their special brand of loyalty and engagement. Community Bank of Elmhurst is proud to have L.W. Reedy as a customer and partner. CBE is also proud to have Leo Reedy as an Emeritus member of its Board of Directors.

Community Bank of Elmhurst

Est. 1993 330 W. Butterfield and 133 N. York

“Grounded in tradition and inspired by innovation.”

“70 Years of ‘Moving’ Elmhurst”

Retirement ceremony

Villa Park Fire Chief Ron Rakosnik retired last week. Rakosnik, who spent the last 10 years as the village’s fire chief, began his professional firefighting career 40 years ago. He joined the Wilmette Fire Department in 1982. In 1985, Rakosnik joined the Lombard Fire Department. He spent more than 27 years in Lombard before becoming Villa Park’s fire chief in 2012. Rakosnik’s family, friends and several of his former colleagues gathered at Fire Station 81 for his retirement ceremony on Oct. 27. The speak ers during the ceremony included Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone, Willowbrook High School Principal Dan Krause and Villa Park Village Manager Matthew Harline. Rakosnik also spoke during the service, which featured his final dispatch call from DU-COMM (DuPage Public Safety Communications). Following the dispatch call, Rakosnik walked between two lines formed by his Villa Park colleagues. Chris Coomes, who worked with Rakosnik at the Lombard Fire Department, played the bagpipes during the walk-through. Moments later, members of the Villa Park Fire Department lowered and folded the American flag from the station’s flagpole. Lt. Brandon Mitsuka then presented the flag, which had been signed by each member of the department, to the retiring chief. Rakosnik, who grew up in the Congress Knolls subdivision in unincorporated Lombard, graduated from Willowbrook High School in 1975.

Fenton assists with Rotary Club coat drive

Students, staff, and parents alike joined with the Rotary on Saturday, Oct. 15 to organize and distribute hundreds of free coats to children in need at Fenton High School, Bensen ville District 2, and Wood Dale Dis trict 7. School counselors and social workers made referrals for students to get a free coat. Pick up was held at Johnson School and extra coats were delivered to area schools for distribu tion. Brand-new coats each year are purchased through Operation Warm at an average bulk price of $20 per coat. For more information or to make a donation, please visit opera tionwarm.org/bensenvillerotary.

Wood St. Fitness adds two new seated classes in November

Wood Street Fitness, located inside the Bensenville Park District’s Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC), 1000 W. Wood Street, is offering two new seated fitness classes for those with limited mobility and those needing modifications. Tuesday’s seated Zum ba Gold/Drum Fitness combo class helps build cardiovascular health while strengthening muscles, and Thursday’s Chair Yoga class focuses on develop ing mobility, strength and balance in a relaxed setting with a chair as a prop.

“The seated Zumba Gold/Drum Fit ness class is perfect for those dancing enthusiasts who need modifications, those with limited mobility or those just starting to exercise after a long period of inactivity,” said Fitness Supervisor Silvia Acevedo, who teaches the class.

“The mix of classes—30 minutes of Zumba Gold followed by 15 minutes of drum fitness and a final stretch—is a fun way to exercise your body and mind with coordinated moves.”

The class runs from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays in the DGLC’s Exercise Room. The fee is $6 for residents ($8 non-residents) and is free to those who

purchased the Wood Street Fitness Core Class Pass. The first class on No vember 1 is free for people to try it out.

The new Chair Yoga class takes place Thursday mornings in the Exer cise Room in addition to the existing Monday class. The 45-minute classes guides participants through gentle seat ed and standing poses to stretch and relieve tension in the body, focusing on developing mobility, strength and balance while incorporating breathing and relaxation techniques.

“You’ll even raise your heart rate with some cardio exercises and fun, seated dances,” Acevedo added.

Chair Yoga runs 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon Mondays and Thursdays, and the new Thursday class begins Thurs day, Nov. 3. The resident fee is $6, and non-residents are just $8 per session. The class is included among Wood Street Fitness’ Core Class Pass offer ings, so no additional fee is due for those passholders.

For more information about these and other Wood Street Fitness classes, programs and facilities, visit WoodSt Fitness.com.

Fenton blood drive is Nov. 10

Fenton’s Student Council is seeking donors for a blood drive scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 10 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the front gym (enter main entrance door #1). Students 16 and older, their parents, siblings, and members of the community are invited to participate. Bring a photo ID, eat well and keep hydrated and do not plan to participate in any sports or strenuous activities for the rest of the day. Students under the age of 18 will need a signed permission slip.

These students help sort coats for the Bensenville Rotary Club which holds a coat drive every year to make sure that students in area schools have a warm coat to wear.

This group of Fenton High School students, staff, parents and members of the Bensenville Rotary Club gathered on Saturday, Oct. 15 to organize and distribute hundreds of free coats to children in need in the area.

Police Reports

Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a con viction, and that suspects are consid ered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in or der to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Addison

Editor’s note: There were no re ports submitted by the Addison Po lice Department last week.

Villa Park Oct. 20

A male juvenile, 16, from Chica go, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing and eluding, speeding over the statutory limit and no valid driver’s license near W. North and N. West at 9:44 a.m.

Theft was reported at a business in the 400 block of E. North at 10:40

a.m. A complainant reported that a subject never paid for supplies that were provided to the subject.

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Illinois reported at 11:46 a.m. that an unknown suspect damaged their air conditioning unit.

Oct. 19

Police said Joshua S. Davis, 28, of Chicago, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County Jail near W. North and N. Lincoln at 11:02 p.m.

Police said Jeremy P. Sachs, 27, of Arlington Heights, was arrested on an original complaint and warrant for re sisting or obstructing a police officer, driving while license suspended, no valid registration, improper display of license plates and no insurance in the 1-100 block of E. Hill at 1:48 p.m.

A complainant in the 300 block of S. Cornell reported that an unknown suspect damaged a building with an unknown object.

Retail theft was reported at a store

Notice

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Bensenville Elementary School District 2 for the year 2022 will be held on November 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Educational Administration Center, 210 S. Church Road in Bensenville.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the tax ing district may contact Ms. Cindy Snyder, Clerk of the Board, at the District office, 210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, Illinois 60106 or by calling 630-766-5940 x1108.

II. The corporate and special purpose proper ty taxes extended or abated for 2021 were $29,196,594.35.

The proposed corporate and special pur pose property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $30,917,400. This represents a 5.89 percent age increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2021 were $268,302.43.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 are $257,500. This represents a 4.03 percentage decrease over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2021 were $29,464,896.78.

The estimated total property taxes to be lev ied for 2022 are $31,174,900. This represents a 5.80 percentage increase over the previous year.

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in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt at 11:11 a.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) removed multiple items from display shelves and left the store without paying.

Oct. 18

Jose C. Venancio, 42, of Cicero, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to an attended vehicle, failure to give aid or information at attended ac cident involving vehicle damage, driving while license revoked, driv ing too fast for conditions, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no insurance and displaying or pos sessing a cancelled, revoked or sus pended license in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 17

Breana N. Natick, 31, of Carol Stream, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage near N. Kramer and W. North at 1:56 a.m.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North at 6:14 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) removed multi ple items from display shelves and left the store without paying.

Oct. 16

Michael J. Eden, 60, of Villa Park,

was charged with two counts of DUI, transportation or possession of open alcohol by a driver, improper lane usage and no insurance near N. Ard more and E. Sunset at 6:43 p.m.

Theft was reported at a store in the 400 block of W. North at 8:43 a.m.

A complainant reported an unknown suspect(s) removed their wallet from their purse.

Catalytic converter theft

According to information provid ed last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported one in cident of a catalytic converter being removed from vehicles at the follow ing location: in the 100 block of W. North at 11:51 a.m. Oct. 17.

Bensenville

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

Readers are reminded that an ar rest 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 26, 12:13 p.m. in the 200 block of Irving Park Road, a busi ness reported that an unknown sus pect stole a concrete saw. The inci dent is under investigation.

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Oct. 25, 8:49 a.m. in the 800 Block of W. Irving Park Road, a local business reported that their building was vandalized with graf fiti. The incident is under investiga tion. BEPC2200948

Oct. 24, 9:33 a.m. near N. Route 83 and S. Thorndale Ave., a com plainant reported that an unknown suspect snatched her purse while walking. This case is under investi gation. BEPC2200943.

Oct. 24, 9:47 a.m. in the 1000 block of Argyle Street, a com plainant reported their tires punc tured and scratched by an unknown suspect. This case is under investi gation. BEPC2200946.

Oct. 24, 12:51 p.m. in the 400 block of Thomas Drive, a com plainant reported fraud though an email receiving a fake rate and lost $3,000 by an unknown suspect. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200944.

Oct. 24, 2:01 p.m. in the 1300 block of W. Irving Park Road., Antoine Smith, 58, of Bellwood, was arrested for public indecency. BEPC2200945.

Oct. 24, 4:31 a.m. in the 700 block of E. Grand Ave., a com plainant reported a domestic battery. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200942

Oct. 22, 7:23 a.m. in the 600 block of S. York Road, complainants re ported catalytic converters missing from two of their cars. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200937.

Oct. 22, 5:50 p.m. in the 800 block of Fairway Drive, a complainant re ported he was selling his vehicle via social media and met the buyer in the parking lot. The suspect pointed a gun and stole his vehicle commit ting aggravated vehicle hijacking, police said. This case is under inves tigation. BEPC2200939.

Oct. 22, 8:20 p.m. in the 1000 Ferrari Drive, Lopez Figueroa, Wilson Edilzar, 20, of Bensenville, was arrested for criminal trespass to residence and disorderly conduct.

BEPC2200940.

Oct. 22, 1:39 a.m. near at E. Grand Ave. and S. York Road, a Bensen ville squad car was struck in traffic by another vehicle. This case is un der investigation. BEPC2200941

Oct. 21, 8:54 a.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported their catalytic converter missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200932.

Oct. 21, 2:57 p.m. in the 100 block of George Street, a complainant re ported jewelry and cash missing from her home after hosting a par ty. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200934.

Oct. 21, 2:15 a.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported his catalytic converter missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200931

Oct 20, 10:18 p.m. in the 1000 block of N. Route 83, Grafton D. Murphy, 26, of Chicago, was arrested for theft over $500. BEPC2200928.

Coming events

Editor’s note: Unless otherwise specified, learn more about these events and programs at: addison library.org/events or call 630-5433617.

Thursday, Nov. 3 Zumba!

Starting at 7 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, instructor and per former Erika Ochoa leads this fun, fast-paced, musical exercise practice. No previous experience required. Instruction is bilingual, English/Spanish.

Thursday, Nov. 3 and Thursday Nov. 10 •¡Hola! (Drop-In)

From 10:45-11:15 a.m. both days at the Addison Public Library, join us for a bilingual story time in Spanish and English. All ages wel come.

• Tablet and phone basics

From 1:30-2:30 p.m. both days at the Addison Public Library, have a new tablet or phone or are looking to get one? Join us to learn all the basic functions and get the most out of your device. We will discuss how to get connected, common apps, plus learn how to use your de vice safely. Part of our Technology Made Simple series.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Language and culture story time: Russia (Drop-In)

From 3-3:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for clas sic Russian stories (acted out with puppets). We’ll also do a fun craft activity. All ages welcome.

Monday, Nov. 7

• Internet basics

From 1-2 p.m. at the Adult Pro gram Room of the Addison Public Library, join us to explore the ba sic terms, uses, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines, and websites. Part of our Technolo gy Made Simple series.

• Bullet journaling for everyone

Starting at 7 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Pub lic Library, join us for an introduc tion to bullet journaling. We’ll have supplies to get you started, or bring your own to share with others while creating a meaningful way to orga nize and document your life.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

Music and motion

From 2-3 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, did you know sing ing helps your child develop their language skills and learn new words? Join us for this fun new program with a heavy focus on mu sic, singing, and plenty of move ment, too. Geared toward ages 2-5 but all ages welcome.

Thursday, Nov. 10

• Chair yoga

Starting at 10 a.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Pub

lic Library, certified yoga instruc tor Marti Lahood will guide you through one of the gentlest forms of yoga.

• Drawing with Mark Anderson (for teens)

Starting at 3:15 p.m. at the Ad dison Public Library, professional illustrator and cartoonist Mark An derson brings your drawings to life and helps everyone from newbies to experts improve their skills.

• The bright ideas of Thomas Edison

Starting at 7 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, the inventions of Thomas A. Edison didn’t happen overnight. The light bulb, phono graph, film projector and others took a great deal of trial and error. We’ll explore Edison’s inventions and the perseverance he needed to become one of the great American inventors. Co-sponsored by Addi son Historical Society.

Friday, Nov. 11

Free time Fridays

Starting at 11 a.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, join us for crafts, games, light refreshments, conver sation, and fun with friends old and new. We’ll do something different each time we meet and it will al ways be a fun treat.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Family story time (drop in)

From 2-2:30 p.m. at the Addi son Public Library, enjoy stories, songs, and a fun activity. Geared toward ages birth-3 but all ages are welcome.

Ongoing events NaNoWriMo Writing Circle

Starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 3, 15, 16, 17, 28 and 29 at the Addison Pub lic Library, join writers across the country for National Novel Writ ing Month. Every writer gets a starter kit with a branded tote and some goodies to get you motivat ed. Make progress on your novel by coming to our writing circles. We’ll provide the snacks, but the writing is up to you. Get feedback from other writers or dive deep into your writing.

Open enrollment is ongoing for the Addison Park District Preschool

The Addison Park District pre school program curriculum reflects the Illinois Early Learning and De velopment Standards. Visit www. illinoisearlylearning.org for more details. The Park District helps children develop prekindergarten skills, including letter/name recog nition, listening skills, healthy hab its, cooperative play, fine motor, and socialization skills. The expe riences are both educational and recreational, which aid in social, physical, intellectual, and emo tional growth. Registration is tak en in-person at the Centennial Rec

Center. Call (630) 233-7275 option 3 for registration availability. Visit addisonparks.org for required pa perwork due prior to first day of program.

English conversation groups

At 2 p.m. Mondays on Zoom, and at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Adult Program Room of the Addi son Public Library, practice listen ing and speaking skills in a small group setting. Learn more at: addi sonlibrary.org/events

English reading circle

At 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Adult

Program Room of the Addison Public Library. Learn more at: ad disonlibrary.org/events

Heroes story time

From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addi son Public Library, join us for sto ries and activities about everyday heroes, superheroes, and more.

Clubs and organizations are wel come to send entries for this col umn to: news1@rvpublishing.com. Please include a phone number or e-mail address to contact for infor mation.

Addison Trail girls bowling holds fundraiser

On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Addison Trail Girls Bowling Team will host a fundraiser with proceeds to benefit the team. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at Stardust Bowl in Addison. Tickets are $25 a person and include two games of bowling, bowling shoes and desserts. There also will be a variety of raffles. To buy tickets, or for more information, contact coach Rob Schader at rschader@ dupage88.net or coach Shane Cole at scole@dupage88.net.

AT’s ASE program receives accreditation

Addison Trail’s automotive program has again received accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. The program has received Master Certification after completing the five-step accreditation process, which involves a thorough, stra tegic review of the school’s automotive service program that evaluates its structure, processes, resources, materials and mission. Addison Trail was originally accredited in 2016 and is one of only two high schools in the U.S. that currently have Master Certification.

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Exploring love

“We’ve been infected with this idea that love is an emotion only felt between two people. But love is a universal energy.” – A.R. Lucas

Today, let’s explore the topic of love.

I think when we look back at life—at the end of it all— what we’ll remember most is love. And, as was referenced above, not just the romantic love we’ve experienced, but ALL of it, every bit of it. Love is all around us, every second of every day, if we are open and aware. Receiving as well as giving. I know that may sound corny, but it’s truth (with a capital T).

Love fuels the soul. It makes the heart beat a little faster. It makes us catch our breath and causes our lips to curl upward. It improves our mood and makes life worth living. Love comes in many forms. It can be spectacular and it can be everyday – and everything inbetween.

Noticing the beauty of dewy water droplets on blades of grass in the morning is love.

A mama duck leading a trail of her ducklings across the path is love.

Feeling the positive energy in a smile from a stranger is love.

A sunrise. A sunset. A full moon. A starry night. All love when seen and felt from the heart.

The same can be said for helping a turtle cross the road. Feeding birds in the winter. Rescuing a spider from your kitchen and bringing it outside.

Love isn’t complicated. It’s superbly simple when pure and done right. When done from within - from the heart.

Many of us live under the misconception that love comes from without—from other people, from the world at large. I don’t believe this to be true. Real love comes from within. It starts there, grows there and blooms there.

Once you embrace the love from within - truly embrace and accept it. Once you open yourself fully to it and understand its importance to your well-being and joy, then you can appreciate and enjoy the love all around you. You will be more open to accepting love because you are fully encompassed on spreading your own.

As you sow your seeds and spread and grow this love outward, it returns to you exponentially, because you can’t give love without receiving it in return. That’s just

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

how the universe operates. You benefit just as much from the love you give as from the love you receive—maybe even more so.

That’s the magic in it.

I think of the concept of love like an ice cream sundae. It starts with a scoop of ice cream at its core. It wouldn’t be a sundae without the ice cream. This is the love that comes from within.

Love from the world at large— people, animals, hobbies, passions, nature –is the whipped cream, hot fudge, sprinkles and other toppings. They enhance the sundae but without the ice cream, you are left with a bowl of condiments. They can’t stand alone. Without the base of ice cream, they fall flat.

The same goes for your ability to love others if you don’t first love yourself.

We talk of unconditional love. When my husband first left this earth, I reflected on our great love story and made it my goal to love even better and more fully in the future. I wanted to love other people unconditionally.

But I’ve changed my mind—or at least my choice of words. I’ve come to the conclusion that the term unconditional love is sort of an unnecessary phrase and perhaps even repetitive.

All love should be unconditional. Putting conditions on love negates it. It makes it less than love. Love, felt truly, madly, deeply from the heart is infinite and without conditions. It is love—plain and simple. Miraculous. Wonder-filled and wonderful. Infinite, expanding, without beginning or end. Love traverses time and thought. It is bigger than any of us as individuals, yet it lives individually within each of us. It encompasses us all. It is both within and without. It just is. Now and forever Beyond the end of “time” as we perceive it.

And that thought, I think, is unconditionally beautiful and even (if you’ll forgive me) lovely.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She invites readers to follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

Choosing a Medicare plan: Three key benefits to consider

By Mona Clor

The Medicare Annual Election Period is officially under way, and more than 155,000 individuals in DuPage County are ages 65 or older and may be eligible to select a healthcare plan for 2023.

Now to Dec. 7, people eligible for Medicare can review plans to find the best one for their health needs, as well as their wallets.

Although it may seem intimidating, it is important that eligible individuals start by identifying their top priorities— like convenience or quality of care—and then finding an accommodating plan.

While some people will opt for traditional Medicare, an alternative is Medicare Advantage, which typically offers additional benefits, such as prescription coverage, fitness plans and routine checkups or cleanings.

Additionally, home-based healthcare continues to be a service offered by many plans, which is something to consider as you choose your plan for 2023.

Specifically, I encourage you to consider the following benefits when reviewing your options:

• In-home primary care. Did you know that you may be able to see your primary care provider in your home? House calls are back in popularity and companies, will send a provider and care team to your home—and offer telemedicine services—for both routine and sick visits. The best part is that in-home visits typically last around 45 minutes, compared to a 15-minute office visit, allowing more time to review concerns with your doctor and allow them to treat all your health needs.

• Telemedicine services. A recent survey by AARP indicates that nearly one-out-of-three adults 50 and over are highly interested in using telemedicine for themselves or a loved one.

Telemedicine not only offers the convenience of visiting with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home but also provides safety from picking up

germs and contamination from inoffice appointments. Check to see if your Medicare Advantage plan covers telemedicine, including online counseling, prescription management and urgent care issues.

• Pharmacy mail order. For convenience, consider a plan that offers home delivery for your prescriptions. Often, mail-order programs allow beneficiaries to set up automatic refills for prescriptions to be delivered to their doorstep, ensuring you never run out of your medications. Many mail-order pharmacies offer 24/7 service which is helpful if you have questions about your medication outside of business hours.

For additional information on choosing the right Medicare plan for you or a loved one, visit the Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov.

Mona Clor, M.D., is a family medicine physician with Heal Primary Care.

Dressed for the occasion

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Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone (left) and Villa Park Village Trustee Christine Murphy (right) attended Saturday morning’s Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk and Little Devil 1K Dash. Both races began and ended on the Illinois Prairie Path, near the Rugaard Gazebo. Cuzzone blew the horn to signal the start of the 5-kilometer race. The Villa Park Junior Women’s Club (VPJWC) held Satur day’s event. All participants were encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.

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Braden Byrne (No. 98) of Villa Park ran to a second-place fin ish in Saturday morning’s Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk in Villa Park. He completed the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) race in 20 minutes, 46.8 seconds. Braden, who is 12 years old, is a seventh-grader at Jackson Middle School.

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Bond denied for two men charged in Wheaton T-Mobile store armed robbery

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy have an nounced that bond has been denied for the second of two men accused of robbing at gunpoint a Wheaton T-Mo bile store.

Imari Paxton, 24, of Chicago, ap peared at a bond hearing this morn ing where Judge Margaret O’Connell granted the State’s motion to deny bond.

On Oct. 19, Judge O’Connell grant ed the state’s motion to deny bond for Paxton’s alleged accomplice, Marcus Melton, 28, of Lafayette, Ind. Both men have been charged with seven counts of armed robbery (Class X felony), three counts of aggravated kidnapping (Class X felony), three counts of unlawful restraint (Class 3 felony) and three counts of intimi dation (Class 3 felony). Paxton has also been charged with three counts of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon (Class 3 felony) while Melton has been charged with four counts of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon (Class 3 felony).

On May 30, 2020, at approximately 10 a.m., three employees at the Whea ton T-Mobile store located on Butter field Road had just opened the store when one of the suspects allegedly entered the store, approached two of the employees behind the counter and then pulled out a handgun, put it to the back of one of the employees and de manded merchandise.

It is alleged that two other suspects then entered the store and the three suspects led the employees to the back of the store. It is further alleged that

the suspects ordered the employees at gunpoint to open three safes contain ing merchandise and cash. It is alleged that the suspects stole merchandise including approximately 20 cellular telephones, fifteen Apple watches, one tablet and approximately $500 in cash. It is further alleged that prior to fleeing, the suspects restrained all three employees of the store with zip ties.

“It is alleged that these two men and two accomplices, violently robbed at gunpoint a T-Mobile store in broad daylight while three female employees were just trying to make an honest liv ing,” Berlin said. “In DuPage County

we will not allow violent crimes, as is alleged in this case, to take over our communities and anyone suspected of such actions will be aggressively pros ecuted. Thankfully, none of the wom en were physically injured. I thank the Wheaton Police Department for their outstanding work on this case.”

“I’m very proud of the investiga tion conducted by our officers and detectives,” Murphy said. “They un derstood how traumatizing this was for the employees and they worked tirelessly to bring the offenders to jus tice.”

An investigation into the matter continues. Anyone with pertinent in formation is asked to call Lt. Brian

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The next scheduled court appear ance for Imari is scheduled for, Dec. 20 while the next scheduled appear ance for Melton is scheduled for Oct. 28. The cases for both defendants will

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– Robert Berlin, DuPage County State’s Attorney

District 88 shares highlights of 2022 Illinois Report Card

Addison Trail, Willowbrook both ranked ‘Commendable’

Last week, District 88 Superinten dent Dr. Jean Barbanente released a message about the highlights of Dis trict 88’s performance on the 2022 Illinois Report Card released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Barbanente shared that Addison Trail and Willowbrook high schools have received a summative designa tion of Commendable by the ISBE on the 2022 Report Card. This is the second-highest designation and is based on eight indicators of academ ic performance.

“At District 88, our mission is to work for the continuous improve ment of student achievement,” she said.

“We work each and every day to build positive futures for our stu dents inside the classroom and be yond. The results show the successes of District 88 and reflect the efforts of the Board of Education members, staff, students, parents/guardians and community members.

“We are proud to offer students and families a comprehensive learn ing environment that provides mul tiple and flexible pathways for each student to achieve his or her goals. Our focus is to make sure all pupils are college ready, career ready, cul turally ready and future ready.”

District 88 successes and Report Card highlights

• Its four-year, five-year and sixyear graduation rates remain near or above 90 percent, which is above the state level.

• Its 9th Grade on Track number (the percentage of freshmen on track to graduate) is above 90 percent, which is above the state level.

• Nearly 50 percent of students are enrolled in early college coursework,

which provides an opportunity for pupils to earn college credit while in high school. In 2021-22, District 88 students earned 3,206 dual-credit hours.

• District 88 is above the state level regarding the percentage of students who are considered College and Ca reer Ready.

• On the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), District 88 decreased the achievement gap in nearly all student subgroups.

• Partnerships with colleges/uni versities: District 88 currently offers six courses with Elmhurst University and 43 dual-credit opportunities with College of DuPage. There are stu dents who attend Technology Cen ter of DuPage (TCD) for Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes.

• Partnerships with businesses: District 88 works with local compa nies to provide students with explor atory career experiences and to serve as vocational sites for students who have a variety of abilities. District 88 is also part of the local chamber of commerce organizations, as well as the Addison Workforce Develop ment Committee.

This is a group of businesses and education organizations that collabo rate to provide opportunities to train students and adults for jobs available in the area, as well as offer programs such as internships and job shadow ing. In 2021-22, District 88 students earned 1,178 career certifications.

• Career and college integrated pathways: District 88 is committed to providing multiple and flexible pathways for students to ensure they are college and career ready.

To help achieve this goal, the Dis trict continues to implement classes such as the Education Teacher Prepa ration course and the Career and

District 88 welcomes new director of student services

Technical Education (CTE) Youth Apprenticeship Program.

• Student progress: District 88 continuously reviews a variety of data to monitor the progress of all students. In 2021, an Executive Met ric Dashboard was developed to en hance the monitoring of student per formance and involvement.

• Mental health and social-emo tional supports: The safety, health and well-being of students and staff is District 88’s No. 1 priority.

“We recently implemented the Elyssa’s Mission SOS Signs of Sui cide program, ReferralGPS (a free, web-based service that assists stu dents, staff and community members in finding local treatment for mental health and substance use needs) and the CARE (Committed to Academ ics, Resiliency and Equity) Team,” Barbanente said.

Equity Journey Continuum

This year, the ISBE added a new element to the report card – the Eq uity Journey Continuum. This infor mational tool is meant to help dis tricts view their data through the lens of equity.

It identifies gaps in student achievement, opportunities and sup ports by analyzing data districts al ready collect and report to the ISBE. Each district’s data will place it along an equity continuum in the three ar eas of the ISBE’s strategic plan: Stu dent Learning, Learning Conditions and Elevating Educators.

“Our equity journey at District 88 began in 2014 and we continue to enhance our work in this area,” Barbanente said. “One of our great est strengths is the rich diversity represented among our students and

staff. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and a sense of belonging to ensure all students, staff, parents/guardians and com munity members feel safe, valued, respected and welcome – regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability level.”

She went on to note that District 88 has about 50 languages and more than 30 countries represented among its families, and almost half of the nearly 4,000 students speak a lan guage other than English at home. Nearly 50 percent of our students are Hispanic.

“District 88 is extremely proud of the diversity within our school community,” Barbanente said. “We know it’s critical to connect with our students and families, and we con tinue to enhance our programs and services.”

Key races for the Nov. 8 general election

Editor’s note: The following is a list of candidates for U.S. House and Senate seats, state-wide and DuPage County-wide races for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 general elections. This not a comprehensive list of candidates, races and ballot measures. Vote for one candidate unless otherwise spec ified.

U.S. Senate

Tammy Duckworth (Democrat) Kathy Salvi (Republican) Bill Redpath (Libertarian)

U.S. House, District 3 Delia Ramirez (Democrat) Justin Burau (Republican)

U.S. House, District 6 Sean Casten (Democrat) Keith Pekau (Republican)

U.S. House, District 8 Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat) Chris Dargis (Republican)

Governor

Illinois State Senate District 21 Laura Ellman (Democrat) Kathleen Murray (Republican)

Illinois State Senate District 23 Suzanne “Suzy” Glowiak Hilton (Democrat) Dennis M. Reboletti (Republican)

Illinois State House, 21st District Terra Costa Howard (Democrat) Stefanie Hood (Republican) \

Illinois State House 45th District Jenn Ladisch Douglass (Demo crat)

Deanne Marie Mazzochi (Repub lican)

Illinois State House 46th District Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat) Robert Stevens (Republican_

Yeena Yoo (Democrat) Elizabeth (Liz) Chaplin (Demo crat)

Paula Deacon Garcia (Democrat) Sean T. Noonan (Republican) Daniel J. Kordik (Republican) Nicole Marie Giannini (Republi can)

District 4 (Vote for not more than 3) Mary Fitzgerald Ozog (Democrat) Lynn LaPlante (Democrat) Shawn M. Ryan (Democrat) Grant Eckoff (Republican) Annette Corrigan (Republican) Reid Foltyniewicz (Republican)

DuPage County Forest Preserve District President

Daniel Hebreard (Democrat) Robert J. Schillerstrom (Republi can)

During the Oct. 31 District 88 Board of Educa tion meeting, the District 88 ad ministration plans to recommend that the Board approves naming Alena Edwards as the district’s new Director of Student Services, effective Jan. 9, 2023.

Alena Edwards

Edwards joined Willowbrook during the 2020-21 school year as a Dean and served as an adviser for the class of 2023 and the AMEMSA (Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian) affinity group. She is currently an assistant principal at Willowbrook.

Before coming to District 88, Ed wards was a Dean at York Commu nity High School, where she also served as an interim assistant princi pal of student services and coordinat ed the Extended School Year (ESY) program for a summer.

Edwards began her career as a

teacher assistant and a special edu cation teacher at Waubonsie Valley High School. She then taught special education, served as a 504 Plan coor dinator and led a bridge class to help incoming freshmen prepare for high school at Metea Valley High School. During her time at those schools, Ed wards also coached boys and girls volleyball and Special Olympics bowling and track and sponsored Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Student Council.

Edwards earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Uni versity of Michigan, where she also minored in statistics. She earned her Master of Arts degree in special edu cation, her administrative credentials and completed credits for her Direc tor of Special Education Certificate at Lewis University. Edwards also took continuing education courses at Augustana University.

Edwards lives in Kane County with her husband and their two chil dren.

JB Pritzker (Democrat) Darren Bailey (Republican) Scott Mitchell Schluter (Libertar ian)

Lieutenant Governor

Juliana Stratton (Democrat) Stephanie Trussell (Republican) John Phillips (Libertarian)

Attorney General

Kwame Raoul (Democrat) Thomas DeVore (Republican) Dan Robin (Libertarian)

Comptroller

Susana Mendoza (Democrat) Shannon Teresi (Republican) Deirdre McCloskey (Libertarian)

Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias (Democrat) Dan Brady (Republican) Jon Stewart (Libertarian)

Treasurer Mike Frerichs (Democrat) Tom Demmer (Republican) Preston Nelson (Libertarian)

Illinois State House 48th District Azam Nizamuddin (Democrat) Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican)

DuPage County Board chair Deb Conroy (Democrat) Greg Hart (Republican)

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek (Democrat) Evelyn Sanguinetti (Republican)

DuPage County Sheriff Democrat (no candidate) James Mendrick (Republican)

DuPage County Treasurer Dan Potoczny (Democrat) Gwen Henry (Republican)

DuPage County Board District 1 (Vote for not more than 3) Michael L. Childress (Democrat) Sam Tornatore (Republican) Cindy Cronin Cahill (Republican) Donald E. Puchalski (Republican)

District 2 (Vote for not more than 3)

DuPage County Forest Preserve commissioners District 1

Michael L. Murray (Democrat) Marsha Murphy (Republican District 2

Tina Tyson-Dunne (Democrat) Don Krause (Republican) District 4

Jeff Gahris (Democrat) Tim Elliott (Republican)

3rd Supreme Court (Kilbride) Mary K. O’Brien (Democrat) Michael J. Burke (Republican)

3rd Appellate Court (Wright)

Sonni Choi Williams (Democrat) Liam Christopher Brennan (Re publican)

18th Judicial Circuit Court (Kleeman) Mia McPherson (Democrat) Republican (no candidate)

18th Judicial Circuit Court (Mallen) Jill Otte (Democrat) Michael “Mike” W. Reidy (Re publican)

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Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to answer me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3xs). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory.

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

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FAFSA workshops available for Fenton seniors

As of Saturday, Oct. 1, all students are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Alternative Application for Financial Aid, or complete an opt-out form.

Fenton seniors and their families are invited to attend FAFSA comple tion workshops.

The next workshop which will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

To file your FAFSA, please bring the following to Fenton’s workshop:

• Your Chromebook

• Social Security Number or Per manent Resident Number for Student

& Parent (if applicable, not required for the alternative app)

• 2021 tax returns for parent and student (if applicable)

• Amount of assets for student and

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 78848 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 6, 2022 where in the business firm of CAPITOL LAWN & SNOW, 226 E. CREST AVENUE, BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows:

Edward Orozco, 226 E. Crest Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereun to set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of OC TOBER, A.D. 2022.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Oct. 20, 27 & Nov. 3, 2022) 426943

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• Your FAFSA ID of you have al ready created one

• List of colleges you are applying

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LEGAL NOTICE

ADDISON TOWNSHIP

2023 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES MEETING DATES

Approved 10-12-2022

January 11 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

February 8 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

March 8 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

April 11 Tues. 7:00 P.M. 2023 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Followed By Regular Meeting

May 10 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

June 14 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

July 12 Wed. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Town Budget f/by

PUBLIC HEARING: Road Budget f/by Regular Meeting

August 9 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

September 13 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

October 11 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

November 8 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

December 13 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

PLEASE NOTE: All meetings are held at 6:30 P.M., unless otherwise indicated, in the Office of the Town Clerk, in the Addison Township Administrative Facility, 401 N. Addison Rd., Addison.

BY ORDER OF ADDISON TOWNSHIP PAMELA JOY MORETTI TOWN CLERK

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