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Well-known, outspoken Republican leader was a favorite son of Elmhurst

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

There is no doubt that James “Pate” Philip, Jr. was a powerful man who everyone knew – or wanted to know.

At political and social events alike – here at home and in Springfield – there was virtually always a group of people lined up with business cards in hand to talk to the influential official as he rode the “red wave” of Republican politics that covered much of the state (except Chicago) and remained for several decades.

Former state Senate President James Peyton “Pate” Philip Jr. passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21, with his wife Nancy by his side.

He was the longest-serving Republican as Senate President, holding the post from 1993 to 2003. He was the last Republican to hold the job, as he retired from public service just before what some call the “blue wave,” as Democrats have dominated state races, a trend that appears to be continuing.

A lifelong Republican, Philip who

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Perfect golf weather

This foursome participated in the first-ever Golf Sticks and Drumsticks Big Cup Golf Tournament that took place at White Pines Golf Club on Saturday, Nov. 18 on a beautiful but chilly day. Each participant received a frozen turkey at the end of the tournament. There were many spirited competitors -- some even dressed in turkey hats.

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Three Venezuelan migrants charged with burglary/retail theft from Elmhurst Kohl’s store

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean have announced that charges have been filed against three individuals for allegedly stealing more than $500 worth of merchandise from the Elmhurst Kohl’s store. Ilys Mary Ledesma Zapata, 37; Christian Johan Saavedra-Omona, 21; and Braud Pineda Avendano, 33; all of Venezuela currently staying in Waukegan, appeared at First Appearance Court on Nov. 25, where Judge Anthony Coco denied the state’s motion to detain pre-trial for each defendant.

In its motion, the state alleged the defendants are a flight risk. All three

defendants are charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felony) and one count of retail theft (Class 3 felony). As a condition of their release, all three Ilys Mary defendants are prohibited from Ledesma Zapata entering the Elmhurst Kohl’s.

It is alleged that on Friday, Nov. 24, at approximately 1:01 p.m., officers with the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Kohl’s, located at 303 S. Route 83, regarding a retail theft that had just occurred.

It is alleged that three individuals, later identified as Ledesma Zapata, Saavedra-Omona and Pineda Avendano, entered Kohl’s, selected multiple items of clothing and Christian Johan then left the store Saavedra-Omona without paying for the merchandise.

It is further alleged that the trio then reentered the store, again selected multiple items of clothing and left the store without paying, at which time they were detained by officers with the Elmhurst Police Depart-

ment. It is alleged that the total value of the items stolen from the store is approximately $504.

It is further alleged that Ledesma Zapata was in possession of Braud Pineda Avendano a large magnet used to defeat anti-theft devices in the store.

“It is alleged that on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, these three defendants, one of whom brought an anti-theft device with her, entered the Kohl’s

store, helped themselves to more than $500 worth of merchandise and then left the store without paying,” Berlin said.

“With the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season now upon us, I ask everyone to please help us combat theft and if you see something suspicious, please alert store authorities. I commend the Elmhurst Police Department for their prompt response in this case and for their ongoing efforts in protecting our businesses and patrons.”

The next court date for all three defendants is scheduled for Dec. 18 for arraignment.

Pre-trial release denied for two men accused of beating a man/breaking into Naperville apartment unit DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres have announced that Judge Anthony Coco granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for two Naperville men accused of beating a man outside a Naperville apartment complex and then breaking into an apartment at the complex. Daggio Castillo, 22, and Jeremy Gundlach, 21, each appeared at First Appearance Court and were charged with one count of home invasion (Class X felony) and one count of aggravated battery (Class 3 felony).

On Nov. 23 at approximately 1 a.m., officers with the Naperville Police Department responded to an apartment complex located in the 1500 block of W. Jefferson Ave. for a call of a potential home invasion. Following an investigation, it is alleged that Castillo and Gundlach traveled from Maywood to the Naperville apartment complex to confront an individual they had been communicating with earlier in the evening. It is alleged that upon their arrival, the men encountered an individual outside the complex

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and a physical altercation ensued during which the victim sustained a broken nose as well as fractures to other bones in his face. It is further alleged that the men then broke into one of the apartment units by kicking down the door and that once inside, the pair made verbal threats to the occupant before fleeing the scene.

Both men were taken into custody at the scene. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. He is expected to require surgery as a result of the battery.

“The type of senseless, violent attack that sent an innocent man to the hospital with serious facial injuries, as alleged in this case, has no place in civilized society and will not be tolerated in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “The victim in this case has a long road to recovery ahead of him and I wish him well as he recovers both physically and emotionally.”

The next court appearance for both men is scheduled Dec. 18 for arraignment in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.

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The Village of Lombard is undertaking a project to create a “pedestrian-friendly” area on South Park Avenue which, according to the village, “involves removing parking from the west side [and] expanding sidewalks, while allowing southbound traffic, with occasional closures for events.” The village also outlined that the project “includes several improvements such as new catenary and roadway lighting, drainage enhancements, a pedestrian-friendly roadway configuration, new trees and planters, and a welcoming gateway arch at the north end of South Park Avenue.” Pedestrians will have access to the businesses during construction. A tentative completion date has been set for Dec. 22.

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White Pines hosts ‘Golf Sticks and Drumsticks’ tourney

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Correction

In the Independent’s recent Living This was the scene at White Pines first-ever Golf Sticks and Drum- course as well as later at “The 19th nament. There were many spirited Senior section, there was some erroGolf Club on Saturday, Nov. 18 sticks Big Cup Golf Tournament. Hole.”. Each participant received a competitors -- some even dressed in neous information in the story about the veterans at Roosevelt at Salt for the Bensenville Park District’s Golfers had a great time on the frozen turkey at the end of the tour- turkey hats.

Creek. A story and photo about Judith Butler indicated that she served in the Korean War, when in fact, she served in the Vietnam War. The Independent regrets the error.

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These golfers wore festive turkeys on their heads, getting in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Each competitor in the Golf Sticks and Drumsticks Big Cup Golf Tournament got to take home a frozen turkey.

• Philip Jr.

(Continued from front page) began his political career in 1965 as York Township auditor, then was electIt’s a sad day. ed to the state House the following year, and to the state Senate in 1975.

You won’t see a Throughout his political career, leader like Pate Philip was criticized for his remarks about Chicago and minority commuanymore.” nities. In one well-publicized incident, – Jim Zay, when asked his thoughts on bilingual DuPage County education, Philip replied, “Let ‘em Republican Party Chair learn English.” and county board member Born and raised in Elmhurst, Philip served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the early 1950s, after which he attended to say, ‘We are going to cut the youKansas State University and held a know-what out. Let’s just get some career as a district sales manager for things done.’”

Durkin also praised Democratic Pepperidge Farm Bakeries.

Former state representative and cur- counterpart in the Senate, Phil Rock of rent DuPage County Board Chair Deb- Oak Park, for working with the other orah Conroy, an Elmhurst Democrat, side of the aisle. told the Daily Herald Philip was “the “They were adversaries, but they greatest Republican political mind in also knew that they had to sit down DuPage County” when she was com- and find compromise. And they did, on ing up in politics. a lot of things.”

Fellow Republican Jim Durkin, who “It’s a sad day,” said DuPage Counwas a legislative leader along with ty Republican Party Chair and county Philip, was interviewed by WBBM board member Jim Zay told the Daily Newsradio on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Herald. “You won’t see a leader like “I think that that world is over,” Pate anymore.”

Durkin said. “We should be in a place There will be no wake and burial is where we have leaders who are going private.

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

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

Nov. 20, 1:36 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported a domestic situation with a known suspect.

This incident is under investigation.

BEPC2300941 Nov. 19, 10:09 a.m. in the 400 block of Irving Park Road, a business reported an attempted burglary. The main glass door was shattered and the attempted break in and damage to a gaming machine cash box was discovered. The suspect(s) were not successful. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300937 Nov. 19, 2:16 p.m. in the 200 block of E. George, Mauricio Munoz, 28, of Bensenville, was causing a disturbance, according to police, and was issued local citations for assault and disorderly conduct. BEP23013645 Nov. 19, 3:17 p.m. in the 1100 block of Irving Park Road, four to five teens arrived to put gas in a minibike, the mini-bike caught fire, the bike was moved from the pumps and the teens fled. The business would like the subjects if located to be trespassed. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300938 Nov. 18, 1:02 a.m. in the 600 block of Jefferson, a vehicle theft in progress was observed and reported. Two

suspects fled on foot, responding officers set a perimeter, and with the aid of multiple jurisdictions searched the area. The suspects were not located. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300932 Nov. 18, 10:05 a.m. in the 200 block of E George St, a neighbor dispute resulted in Patricia A. Spiezio, 69, of Bensenville, being issued a village ordinance citation and court date for displaying an all-black Glock BB gun at a complainant, according to police. BEPC2300933 Nov. 18, 12:40 p.m. in the 900 block of Pamela Drive, an attempted vehicle theft of a Kia was discovered.

The suspects were not successful.

The incident is under investigation.

BEPC2300935 Nov. 18, 10:38 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Wood St., Marvin G. Lopez Carillo, 30, of Bensenville, was arrested for battery and obstructing ID. He was transported to the station for processing, issued complaints, a court date and released on own recognizance. BEPC2300936 Nov. 17, 3:36 p.m. in the 300 block of Poplar, a complainant reported the purchase of a $31,000 skid steer.

The vehicle was never delivered, and the seller cannot be contacted.

The incident is under investigation.

BEPC2300931 Nov. 16, 11:48 a.m. in the 100 block of Beeline Drive, a complainant reported an unknown suspect cut a lock on their trailer. No entry was made. This is under investigation. BEPC2300927 Nov. 16, 2:40 p.m. in the 600 block of S. York Road, a 26-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery. BEPC2300928

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Above: These players needed their dark glasses on Saturday, Nov. 18 for the Golf Sticks and Drumsticks Big Cup Golf Tournament at White Pines. Bensenville plans to make it an annual event.

Top left: This foursome weathered the chilly day at the first-ever Golf Sticks and Drumsticks Big Cup Golf Tournament which took place at White Pines Golf Club on Saturday, Nov. 18. There were many spirited competitors -- some in costume.

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Slices of life

Learning with the littles

I just finished a visit with my littles, aka grands. They are five dollars, nearly three dollars and 25 cents, if we are counting in years.

It was a giggly, playful, cuddly, I’m not hungry, I’m so hungry, I’m not tired, I just fell asleep sitting up, I don’t have to go, I have to go real bad, colorful. craft-filled, hug-filled, love-filled, sand-filled, sticky, spillful, wonderful set of days.

We swam in the lake and rode in the boat. We splashed our toes at the beach. We visited the candy store and paid all by ourselves (with Grammy’s dollars). We made muffins stuffed with peanut butter cups - not necessarily recommended. We coated grapes with sugar and Kool-Aid. We topped everything we could with frosting and sprinkles (because why not?). We made bouncy balls (fail).

We hunted frogs. We looked for fish in the water. We fished with magnets on the living room floor.

We painted rocks and sprinkled them with glitter. We picked flowers. We tended my garden and discovered that we didn’t like eating pea pods. (So much for that theory.)

We found apples on the ground and made fritters the next morning.

Did I mention sprinkles?

We pulled the wagon because it made us feel strong, and strong is a good thing to be. We drank lots of water to stay hydrated.

We took walks after dinner while dancing, singing and hunting for hidden treasures in the sand by the swing set. Sometimes we walked down to the lake and before you knew it, we were all in—the water, that is—because we couldn’t stop ourselves.

At night we played games. One involved jelly beans and tasting them.

If you were five or younger, you could spit the yucky ones into a bowl. But if you were an uncle you had to eat them. This fact was hilarious, especially if you were less than six.

We asked questions. So many, many questions.

When you are five and nearly three, the world hosts many questions. It is a privilege for me to answer them.

Why is the water wet? Do the fish feel wet in the water? When the eagles catch a mama fish, what happens to her babies? Where do the turtles go in the winter? Can I help stir? Can my new frog live in your cabin? Can we do a puzzle?

When is it my turn to pull the

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JILL PERTLER Columnist

wagon? I want to pull the wagon!

Is it my turn? When will it be my turn?

But sometimes, my littles had answers of their own, and profound answers at that.

When we were making muffins, someone was overenthusiastic when stirring and some of the batter spilled onto the countertop and floor.

No big deal, but I must have sighed when wiping up the mess because little miss five dollar said: “We are little. It was only a mistake, Grammy. We all make mistakes.”

I’m so glad her parents have taught her this. That is it OK to make mistakes and to know this is normal and OK and a part of learning and growing. That without mistakes we’d be boring, stagnant beings.

That it is okay to own your mistakes because that is an everyday part of life. That mistakes are inevitable, but not terrible.

Never terrible. Spilling things is a normal part of life.

The sooner we understand this, the better, because life is most certainly filled with spills of all kinds.

My littles were here for a brief visit. I wish it could have been longer because in our short times together, we share love and hugs and cuddles.

But we also share knowledge.

I only hope I am able and blessed to teach them as much as they teach me.

Spills and all.

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.

The critical meeting between Biden and China Chairman Xi

By U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi On Sunday, Nov. 19, in my capacity as Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), I joined Chairman Mike Gallagher on CBS’ Face the Nation to discuss the significance of the meeting between President Joe Biden and Chairman Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.

Overall, I believe that this meeting produced encouraging potential steps forward on key issues, including restarting military-to-military communications that will reduce the risk of conflict, as well as an initial agreement for the PRC to expand its efforts to crack down on the production and export of chemicals used to make fentanyl—a significant source that fuels the fentanyl epidemic we

face here in our country.

However, even beyond ensuring that Xi follows through on these commitments, significant work remains.

The U.S. must continue to hold the CCP accountable on issues like the human rights abuses against those in Tibet, Hong Kong, and mainland China, as well as its ongoing genocide of the Uyghur people.

Further, we must continue to show our support for the security of Taiwan’s democracy as we counter broader CCP aggression across the Indo-Pacific region.

Finally, I am committed to our ongoing efforts of combatting the CCP’s unfair trade practices on behalf of American businesses and workers, as Beijing continues deliberate attempts to undercut our economy and our workers while stealing billions of dollars’ worth of American intellectual property.

The meeting between President Biden and Chairman Xi was an important first step towards reducing the risk of conflict and tacking issues like the ongoing fentanyl epidemic, and I hope future discussions will continue to address the work that remains.

Virtual town hall on the youth mental health epidemic At 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, I will be hosting a virtual town hall with local experts on the ongoing youth mental health epidemic, how best to address it, and what steps parents, health care professionals, and policymakers can take to help those in need.

Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness to do more to address America’s mental health crisis, particularly in teens and young people, has risen, but there is still more to be done at all levels, particularly as we confront the related substance abuse challenges facing our nation.

You can join my discussion on Zoom by using the following link: https://ushr.zoomgov.com/ webinar/register/WN_9_G9INz_ Q1qlcx0SmKtOjg#/registration I look forward to seeing you there.

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

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Just a friendly reminder for shoppers, especially at Yorktown. Leave valuables, or anything that looks like it might be worth stealing, in the trunk of your car or at home.

It may help prevent a broken window if a would-be thief looks in the window and sees nothing to grab.

Also, beware of walking to your car with loads of bags or packages in your arms; it may make you more vulnerable to either having them snatched or being assaulted in some way. Make that extra trip, or move your car to your next store. *** I have often wondered about the “Keep the Wreath Red” campaign, and why it isn’t the reverse; that is, the bulbs being white, then turn red if there is a fire related to Christmas decorations. After all, red is the color of fire, so to speak. Just curious.

Editor’s note: The following response was submitted by the Village of Lombard: “The ‘Keep the Wreath Red’ program was founded in 1954 by the Naperville (IL) Fire Department and was adopted in 1980 by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. ‘Keep the Wreath Red’ has become an annual campaign, with fire departments across Illinois participating. While using white bulbs that turn red in the event of a fire could be an interesting alternative, the Lombard Fire Department will continue to participate in the program as adopted by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association.” *** A Chicago man was cited and then released on a charge of promoting prostitution in Cook County, then failed to appear in court. A

no-bond warrant was issued and the man was later arrested in Naperville, went before a judge the next day in DuPage County and guess what? He was given a new court date but was again released from custody. No wonder things are so messed up in our court system. *** It’s been a great week for the Willowbrook Warriors. Girls volleyball takes third in the state with 40 wins. Congratulations on a historic season. The Theater Department’s presentation of “The Little Mermaid” was top shelf. Over 60 kids on stage plus many more behind the scene put on a wonderful show. Amazing what high schoolers can accomplish. Take a bow Willowbrook. You deserve it! *** He may be considered a maverick by some, but remember before Trump ran for president, it was not politically correct to say or wish people verbally “Merry Christmas.” *** I was just watching the news about these the migrants coming to the sanctuary city of Chicago and how many people don’t want them, how many people are getting tired of the crime that’s happening. It’s happened in Oak Brook.

Yet they want the state to pay for them. Several members of the Chicago City Council want to have a referendum on the ballot in March, and have voters decide if they want Chicago to remain a sanctuary city.

This way, we’ll see what happens.

Please put it on the ballot; let the people decide. If they want it, Chicago can be a sanctuary city and let them pay for it. They asked for it.

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They got it. They got it, and they messed up. Thank you. *** I’ve called Speak Out about this before, but why can’t Yorktown do away with having dogs in the mall?

I love dogs, but they don’t belong in the mall. I was in the mall a few days before Thanksgiving. I was walking on the main concourse, and what’s the first thing I see (and smell)? Dog poop smeared on the floor. Is the Yorktown mall that desperate for customers that they have to have dogs running around? *** I am all for differing points of view from the guest opinion pieces in the paper, but I was taken aback by the vitriol from Congressman Sean Casten (Nov. 23 issue), talking about what Republicans should be thankful for. I won’t stoop to that level in reverse, but the way he expresses his views is typical of liberals who throw all the blame on Republicans; and express themselves through snark and finger-pointing without ever taking any responsibility. This does nothing to endear me to his point of view. *** Every year during the holidays, there are always a few people out there who want to make an issue of religions and Christmas in a bad way. It’s better to ignore them.

They always seem to pop up and make noise this time of the year for the publicity.

*** For all of you who are overly concerned about the elections not being secure because of mail-in ballots, please take it from someone who actually works the elections, and you should too. A mailin ballot is a piece of mail. It only counts as your vote when an election official, one from each party, validates the signature as being authentic. You may get a call from election officials who can’t verify your signature, which often matches what your driver’s license is, and then you’ll be asked to revote. Your vote is not counted until it is verified by a member of both parties, all of whom swear an oath. So stop worrying about mail-in ballots being corrupt, and volunteer to work the election so you can educate yourself instead of listening to the admittedly-lying non-news network that you currently listen to.

Do your part to assure that we have fair elections. Thank you. *** Yes, this is Lombard calling and I want to know why the intersection at 83 and St. Charles Road has had two stores empty for the longest time, and basically these businesses have been closed for a few years. And is there any possibility of someone investing in opening up the place? It looks very bad to have the former Back Alley Burger and Kopper Kitchen on the corner of 83 and St. Charles and they need to do

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something with this property. *** Thank you to The Outreach House for providing a Thanksgiving meal to those in need. I have a family member who benefitted and got a nice turkey and sides, even a pie, and it was a huge blessing that donors contributed to The Outreach House to make this possible. *** I’m getting a big kick out of how the media are having meltdown because Argentina elected a president that they portray as far right, extreme right, ultra-right and angry. When is the last time you’ve seen the media in this country refer to leftist politicians such as Rashida Tlaib, AOC, Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush and Maxine Waters as far left, extreme left, ultra-left and angry? I certainly haven’t, and I’ve seen them enough on TV. They’re always angry and screaming about something. You can always depend on the media to have double standards. *** Thanks for printing Sean Casten’s comments on how lucky he thinks Republicans are to work with House Democrats like him (Nov. 23 issue). I can’t begin to express how lucky I am, and how lucky this area is, to have such an arrogant, condescending leftist/socialist representing us in Washington and supporting Biden’s failed policies.

GPS program Dec. 5 The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families will present “8 Setbacks/Failures That Can Make a Child a Success” with best-selling author Michelle Icard in two Zoom webinars: at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. Icard will provide specific and unexpected advice about what to say, what not to say and what to do to help teens navigate through eight categories of setback situations. With empathy, insight and optimism, Icard’s advice ensures that a child’s mistake becomes a character-building launch pad to a better future. Continuing professional development units are available for these webinars. Go to glenbardgps.org for further information and links to these webinars. To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ross@glenbard.org or at 630-942-7668.

other single moms. All are invited to attend this special Christmas event. RSVP to elmhurstcrc.org/she.

Program on invasion of Sicily at Cantigny Dec. 4 The First Division Museum at Cantigny continues its acclaimed Date with History series on Monday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Steve Fixler will discuss the 1st Infantry Division’s role in the 1943 Allied Invasion of Sicily during World War II. The free program is available at the Cantigny Visitors Center and online. Registration for both in-person and Zoom viewers is required at FDMuseum.org. For those attending in person, parking is free.

Blood drive Dec. 5 The Lombard Park District is sponsoring a Versiti blood drive Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 2:30-7 p.m. at the Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Donate and receive a limited edition Versiti 2024 calendar, while supplies last. To make an appointment, call/text Camille from Versiti at 847-305-9998. A photo ID is required.

Single mothers group Christmas luncheon Dec. 10 SHE Single Mothers Support Group Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, Dec. 10, 12:15 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road.

We offer a complimentary Christmas lunch for all who attend, free child care (ages infants to 12 years), Christmas music, games, fellowship and support from

Holiday trivia program at Villa Park Library Dec. 6 Show off your knowledge of holiday trivia! Join the Villa Park Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., for a fun night of seasonal holiday trivia presented by Baig of Tricks. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-8341164.

Holiday craft fair, open house at Lexington Square Dec. 2 from 12-2:30 p.m. at Lexington Square, 555 Foxworth Blvd., Lombard. Also a Holiday Open House at Lexington Square Dec. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. Join us for music and refreshments. Tours of our beautifully decorated community will be available.

St. Nick’s Mart at Villa Park Library Dec. 2 Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for a night of fun on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Villa Park Public Library. You will be able to purchase a variety of merchandise from vendors, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in door prize drawings. This is a free, family-friendly event.

For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

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Nurse looks to address the ‘loneliness epidemic’ Jessie Hammersmith organizing conversations for caregivers

.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in May officially called attention to “the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation and lack of connection in our country,” which he says has been ongoing since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

He has actually issued an advisory on how being disconnected can affect one’s physical, mental health and social health, citing: “The physical health consequences of poor or insufficient connection include a 29-percent increased risk of heart disease, a 32-percent increased risk of stroke and a 50-percent increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Additionally, lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60 percent.” (https://www.hhs.gov/about/ news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html) Lombard resident Jessie Hammersmith, a nurse educator, has witnessed firsthand the effects of loneliness as it pertains to “carers,” or caregivers (for purposes of this story, referring to any individual who cares for another person, versus health-care providers exclusively).

So, she decided to do something to help address isolation and loneliness when it comes to caregiving, by launching a new project called “A Bedside Campfire.”

As Hammersmith tells it, she has been a nurse for 14 years, 10 of which were spent working in hospital acute care, and another two years as a home health care nurse, before becoming a nurse educator in home health care two years ago.

Home health care, she continued, became a passion, although she commented that “It was something I never thought I would do.”

“Now I am teaching other clinicians how to do this job,” she added.

“Working in hospitals came with its own set of challenges, but coming to home health opened my eyes to the disparities of care in our communities and the loneliness/ isolation of being homebound,” Hammersmith narrated.

“It was so eye-opening to me,” she added.

At the same time, the nurse observed the stressful situations caregivers experience, and she “began thinking [about loneliness] from the perspective of the caregivers.”

The idea of bringing caregivers together for a conversation and sharing their experiences—to help combat loneliness and isolation—“is not something I woke up and said, ‘I think I want to do this,’” she emphasized.

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My hope is that the ‘campfire’ will be a beacon for those who find themselves lonely, isolated or disconnected.”

– Jessie Hammersmith

“It is something I’ve ‘noodled’ on in writing, talking it through and having conversations with myself over the last two years,” Hammersmith shared.

Then, there was a spark of sorts that led her to launch A Bedside Campfire. While visiting the summer farmers market in Lombard, Hammersmith received encouragement from several of the vendors when she told them, “I do have an idea that I’ve been sitting on.”

And while the nurse is going to school to become a fitness instructor, she still wants to bring people together in what she described as “not quite a support group, nor is it a club or meeting. It’s a gathering space for people providing care to others in our community; caregivers and healthcare workers caring for patients; really, anyone who identifies as a carer.”

Breaking down the significance of the project’s name, there is “the sacred space of a bedside,” she outlined, adding, “Light a fire, you come and sit. There’s this vibe. It’s hard to describe; you tell stories.

Support and storytelling and gathering.”

Referring to the surgeon general’s concern over the loneliness epidemic, Hammersmith believes having conversations helps bring people together so they realize they are not alone.

As in, “This is really hard [but] we’re not alone in it,” she described.

However, just gathering together in conversation is “not a fix-all, cure-all,” the nurse realizes, but more of a chance to start a dialogue.

The Helen Plum Library has offered meeting space for A Bedside Campfire to meet on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m., and again on Friday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m., when interested individuals can attend one or both gatherings.

Hammersmith highlighted that the gathering will include a writing exercise, breaking up into small groups for participants to talk about what they wrote, then regrouping to debrief.

“This is just getting the conversation started,” she said. “I hope [when] people leave by the end of the event, they have a need fulfilled they didn’t know they had; to feel

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Nurse educator Jessie Hammersmith of Lombard is taking seriously the U.S. surgeon general’s alarm over an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, by creating a forum for caregivers called “A Bedside Campfire.” She got a chance to introduce herself and her concept on Saturday, Nov. 25, during a small-business event held at Retro Glow Cycles in Lombard.

seen and heard.”

Hammersmith reiterated: “My hope is that the ‘campfire’ will be a beacon for those who find themselves lonely, isolated or disconnected.”

To RSVP, visit https://forms. gle/7WDFwEUmhjPxzDgf6, where you can get more information, RSVP and find a link to “A Bedside Campfire Spark: Spiritual Life Support|An Antidote To Lone-

liness|A Spark from The Dark” (https://tangentialmango.substack. com/p/a-bedside-campfire-spark).

You can also find A Bedside Campfire on Facebook and Instagram.

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Pre-trial release denied for Aurora man charged with INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES attempted first The Lombard Police Department the night.

N. Stewart told police that a subject to provide a deposit but never rerecently reported the following ardescribed as a white male was seen ceived it back. FirstKey Homes ad- degree murder of rests and citations. Persons charged Nov. 14 going house to house through back vised it may have been stolen out of his estranged wife A complainant in the 2100 block yards. The area was checked; the the mail. with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Assault, battery Nov. 13 Josh Collins, 44, of Lombard, was charged with aggravated assault in the 400 block of W. Crescent at 8:59 p.m.

of S. Finley reported an altercation subject was gone upon an officer’s with a subject that occurred Oct. 1.

Retail theft arrival.

The Lombard Police Department DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation Nov. 16 reported the following incidents of of open alcohol, possession Yorktown security advised of a retail theft that took place in the vilof open alcohol, consumption suspicious vehicle that almost struck lage between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18 of alcohol by a minor, selling a complainant’s vehicle. An officer at: Mariano’s, 345 W. Roosevelt, at alcohol to a minor met with the driver of the suspicious 4:46 p.m. Nov. 13; Victoria’s Secret, Nov. 18 vehicle, who was subsequently tres- 157 Yorktown, at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 15; David Schmieder, 60, of Glen passed from the mall. and at Sunglass Hut, 203 Yorktown, Ellyn, was charged with DUI near A complainant near E. Madison at 6:27 p.m.

I-355 and Roosevelt at 1:19 a.m. and S. Ahrens advised of an older male with a white dog staring at kids. Nov. 18 Nov. 17 Antwon McCoy, 35, of BroadThe subject was gone upon an offiStephen Waltower, 20, of Villa cer’s arrival. view, was charged with retail theft at Park, was charged with DUI-drugs, Target, 60 Yorktown, at 6:28 p.m. possession of cannabis in a vehicle, Nov. 14 A male subject robbed two vicimproper lighting, improper display A complainant near 22nd and Mey- tims at gunpoint at Speedway, 150 S. of registration and no insurance near ers reported a bicyclist yelling at Main, at 9:29 p.m. while they sat in S. Highland and E. Roosevelt at drivers. The subject was gone upon their vehicle at a gas pump. The suban officer’s arrival.

12:04 a.m. ject then fled on foot.

Criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing Nov. 18 A complainant in the 200 block of E. Wilson advised several juveniles were observed on a Ring camera destroying his inflatable turkey decoration.

Harassment, threats Nov. 18 Nov. 15 A complainant in the 1300 block A complainant in the 500 block of of S. Finley stated he received threatS. Brewster advised his window was ening texts from an unknown subbroken. The complainant suspect- ject. He requested an extra patrol ed several juveniles who live in the near his home. area based on his Ring camera video.

Four juveniles all admitted to play- Nov. 13 ing ding-dong-ditch when one of the A complainant at Yard House, juveniles accidentally put his hand 2301 S. Fountain Square, advised at though the window. Arrangements 9:03 p.m. of an intoxicated subject are to be made for the window to be who called the business multiple repaired by the juvenile. times. The caller stopped calling after he was told that the business has Nov. 14 caller ID. Nicole Buttera, 40, of Lombard, was issued a citation for trespass to Identity theft, fraud, forgery property at Extended Stay, 260 E. According to information provided 22nd, at 9:06 p.m. by the Lombard Police Department, A complainant in the 700 block police reported seven incidents of of S. Finley reported damage to a identity theft or fraud in which a vicsecond-level window that occurred tim’s identity was fraudulently used sometime between noon on Nov. 10 either to make charges on a credit and 11:27 a.m. Nov. 14. card, open a business, bank or credit A complainant at Target, 60 York- account, fraudulently deposit checks, town, reported damage to her vehicle alter a check, receive unemployment at 8:51 p.m. benefits—or a victim was convinced A complainant in the 100 block of by a subject to deposit money into an E. 15th reported damage to her vehi- account, send a check, or to buy gift cle at 8:52 p.m. cards.

Nov. 13 Complainants in the 2700 block of S. Highland reported two separate incidents of vehicles being scratched by an unknown subject.

Road rage Nov. 17 A complainant in the 700 block of S. Westmore-Meyers reported a traffic altercation with another driver.

Nov. 12 Two subjects returned to a location in the 200 block of E. 22nd after previously being evicted. They were located in a room they had not rented.

They were trespassed and escorted off the property.

Nov. 13 A complainant near Elizabeth and Madison advised at 5:28 p.m. that a subject cut her off. The subject advised the complainant cut him off, so he did the same thing to her.

Domestic battery, disorderly conduct, domestic incident, dispute, disturbance Nov. 17 An employee at SureStay Plus, 222 E. 22nd, reported that a subject chased a victim out of his room. Both were located sitting in a vehicle. They denied anything physical happened.

They agreed to stay in their room for

Suspicious incident Nov. 18 A complainant in the 300 block of W. St. Charles advised of paying the Mexican Cartel faction money to assist his girlfriend and son get to the U.S. A victim reportedly told the complainant that she was assaulted

by Cartel members during the process.

A complainant in the 200 block of

Nov. 13 A complainant in the 300 block of E. Roosevelt advised at 6:10 a.m. that a drunk person was yelling at him. The subject was gone upon an officer’s arrival.

Employees at St. John’s Lutheran School, 220 S. Lincoln, advised at 9:23 a.m. that an unknown male subject had been walking around the school on several occasions.

Nov. 12 A complainant at the Yorktown Shopping Center reported her purse was taken from a table. Yorktown security reported that three women found it and appeared to try to locate the owner.

Police said a male driver near E. Wilson and S. Addison wearing a fedora hat kept getting out of his car and appeared to be following people.

The subject was gone upon an officer’s arrival.

Police said an employee at the Yorktown Shopping Center who did not feel safe after recent thefts was advised to call 911 when they left if they needed assistance.

Police said a male subject asking for money was making a complainant uncomfortable and kept asking if they were scared. The subject was gone upon an officer’s arrival.

Nov. 15 Dawn Allen, 53, of Aurora, was issued a citation for retail theft at JCPenney, 175 Yorktown, at 7:19 p.m.

Nov. 14 Robert Reavley, 38, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 9:24 a.m.

Jason Taylor, 29, of Plainfield, was issued a citation for retail theft at JCPenney, 175 Yorktown, at 5:02 p.m.

Jeffries Tevaris, 33, of Lombard, was charged with retail theft at Target, 60 Yorktown, at 6:51 p.m.

Unlawful use of a weapon Nov. 12 Devon McNeil, 26, of Broadview, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, no FOID card, carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence and failure to surrender a conceal carry license in the 2000 block of S. Highland at 1:44 a.m.

Warrant service Nov. 16 Police said Alex Machado, 28, of Villa Park, was charged with obstructing identification in in the 600 Theft, burglary, block of E. Roosevelt at 2:56 p.m. attempted theft or burglary, and then transported to DuPage forgery, deceptive practice, County Jail for two warrants out of obstruction, robbery Aurora. Police said Jasmine Lomeli, Nov. 18 29, of Elmhurst, and Rudy Castillo, A victim in the 100 block of E. 30, of Villa Park, were both transWindsor reported that an unknown ported to the DuPage County Jail on subject entered her house and re- failure to appear warrants. moved items. An officer observed signs of forced entry.

Nov. 15 A victim in the 100 block of E. Police said Jonathan Alexander, Prairie reported at 11:03 p.m. that 23, of Lombard, surrendered on a items were missing from the house. failure to appear/DUI warrant at 1:16 An officer observed signs of forced p.m. entry.

Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Police said Diego Reynoso, 21, of A complainant in the 900 block of Lyons, was transported to the LomS. Parkview advised that she used bard Police Department on a failure FirstKey Homes to help her find and to appear warrant out of Will County rent an apartment. She was required at 12:28 p.m.

Defendant is currently out on bond following allegations of criminal sexual assault against estranged wife

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to Marco Renegado Evidente deny pre-trial release for an Aurora man charged with attempting to murder his estranged wife following an attack early on Nov. 20.

Marco Renegado Evidente, 35, appeared in first appearance court and is charged with one count of attempted murder (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated battery (Class 3 felony) and misdemeanor counts of violation of an order of protection, domestic battery and endangering the health or life of a child.

On Nov. 19, at approximately 4:56 a.m., officers with the Westmont Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call of a woman screaming for help in a parking lot located in the 300 block of West Naperville Road.

Upon their arrival, officers found the victim holding a knife and Renegado Evidente in a grassy area near the parking lot.

Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that the victim was walking to her car to leave for work when Renegado Evidente ran up to her, jumped on top of her and put a towel that was doused in something smelling of chemicals in her mouth. It is alleged that a struggle between the two ensued during which Renegado Evidente slammed her head into the pavement and held a knife to her throat.

It is further alleged that during the struggle, the victim was able to get the knife away from Renegado Evidente. It is further alleged that as officers took Renegado Evidente into custody, the victim asked where their three children, aged two, seven and ten, were, as Renegado Evidente was supposed to be watching them at the time of the attack. When processing the scene, officers found multiple zip ties, a folding knife with a three-inch blade, and a mug and towel smelling of chemical compounds that smelled like Renegado Evidente’s jacket.

Following the execution of a search warrant of Renegado Evidente’s backpack, authorities found a twenty-pound dumbbell, three large garbage bags approximately six feet in length, multiple zip ties—some of which had been daisy-chained

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Memorial to mark 65th anniversary of Our Lady of the Angels fire Chicago Royal Airs to perform at Queen of Heaven cemetery

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

Alumni of the Chicago Royal Airs Drum & Bugle Corps are making plans to meet for a memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Our Lady of the Angels (OLA) Catholic School fire, which claimed the lives of 92 children and three nuns on Dec. 1, 1958.

Among the fatalities were three students who were members of the Chicago Royal Airs – Valerie Thoma, Frances Guzaldo and Roger Ramlow. Nine other members of the Corps also attended OLA but were

able to escape unharmed.

Every year on the first Sunday in December, the Royal Airs Reunion Corps alumni gather at Our Lady of the Angels Memorial site in Queen of Heaven cemetery located at 1400 So. Wolf Rd. in Hillside. Serge Uccetta, an OLA fire survivor and the drum major for the Royal Airs Junior Drum and Bugle Corps, gives the eulogy each year.

It’s a chance to play Taps and to remember and pray for the many departed souls. This year’s ceremony will include a special tribute to the 65th anniversary.

The public is invited to join the

Royal Airs along with the fire survivors and the family and friends of those who perished on that fateful day in 1958.

Attendees are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. The service will take place promptly at 11 a.m. and will take place rain or shine.

More about the Royal Airs The Royal Airs Corps Drum & Bugle Corps was the only corps in history to win all three National Championship titles - American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the CYO in 1965. The Corps disbanded shortly after the

1968 season due to lack of funding.

After a period of 34 years, the Corps got together again for practice in the fall of 2001 to perform in 2002 as a senior exhibition corps to honor its founder Sie Lurye, who was to be inducted into the Drum Corps Hall of Fame. The Royal Airs resumed its visits to Queen of Heaven in December of 2001 and have met there ever since.

The Royal Airs were founded at the Humboldt Park Boathouse in June of 1958 and were housed in three stores on Division St. and Monticello Ave. in Chicago until they moved into Connelly Post on North

Ave. and Central Park in 1964.

Father Joseph Ognibene, a priest at Our Lady of the Angels, would stop by the Royal Airs Hall on the weekends back in the early 1960’s to offer his blessings and communion to the group before they left for a competition, especially for an outof-state show.

He came to Queen of Heaven for the ceremony in 2001 and 2002, when gatherings resumed. Father Joe passed away in December of 2003.

Information for this article was provided by Amatore Joseph Menle, OLA Class of 1957 and Royal Airs Alumnus

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Alumni of the Chicago Royal Airs Drum & Bugle Corps stand at attention at the Our Lady of the Angels memorial site in Queen of Heaven cemetery at the annual service held in remembrance of the lives of 92 children and three nuns whose lives were claimed in a fire at a school on Dec. 1, 1958. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. to commemorate the 65th anniversary of that tragic day and the public is invited.

Right: This photo was taken in 1963 at the annual memorial service for the victims of the Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School fire in 1958. The public is invited to this year’s event at Queen of Heaven cemetery on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Left: Serge Uccetta is a survivor of the Our Lady of the Angels fire in 1958 and was the drum major for the Royal Airs Junior Drum and Bugle Corps. He gives the eulogy each year at the memorial service held in honor of the 92 children and three nuns who died in the fire. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the OLA fire.

Man charged with fleeing police after burglary at Hinsdale Walgreens Pre-trial release denied

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Hinsdale Chief of Police Brian King have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of fleeing from police after allegedly stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Hinsdale Walgreens store. David Freeman, 31, appeared in First Appearance Court

and is charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), two counts of retail theft (Class 3 felony), one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class David Freeman 4 felony) and several misdemeanor counts including one count of endangering the life or health of a child.

On July 19 at approximately 4:33 p.m., officers with the Hinsdale

Police Department responded to a call of a retail theft in progress at the Walgreens located at 15 Grant Square. Upon their arrival, officers were alerted to a Chevrolet Astro van allegedly driven by Freeman that was involved in the theft. It is alleged that when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the Chevrolet, Freeman fled the scene. It is alleged that as officers pursued Freeman, he disobeyed multiple stop signs and struck two Hinsdale squad cars.

Officers terminated pursuit out of safety concerns. It is further al-

leged that prior to fleeing from police, Freeman entered the Walgreens and, while holding a 3- to 4-year-old child, selected approximately $1,005 worth of merchandise including medications, baby food and liquor and then left the store without paying. An investigation into the matter led to Freeman as a suspect. On Oct. 11, DuPage County Judge Alex McGimpsey issued an arrest warrant for Freeman. He was taken into custody on Nov. 20 without incident.

“This most recent case of fleeing from the police is extremely disturb-

ing as it allegedly occurred in the middle of the afternoon in a busy strip mall,” Berlin said. “To make matters worse, it is alleged that Mr. Freeman was carrying a young child in his arms as he stole more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Walgreens and then proceeded to strike two Hinsdale squad cars as he fled away from police. Thankfully, no innocent motorists or pedestrians were injured or killed.”

Freeman’s next court appearance is scheduled Dec. 11 for arraignment in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.

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Candidate filing began Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycle Party candidates will file petitions to get on the 2024 primary ballot

By Dilpreet Raju

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Monday morning, Nov. 27, marked the official beginning of the 2024 election cycle in Illinois, opening up the week-long period when candidates for local, state, congressional and judicial races are required to turn in the signatures they’ve spent the last two months collecting to get on the ballot.

The first day of petition filing has traditionally taken on a party atmosphere, as candidates and staff line up outside the Illinois State Board of Elections office in Springfield, where the line often reaches past the Chuck E. Cheese storefront, roughly 100 yards down from the board’s entrance in the capital city strip mall.

Those who got in line before 8 a.m. are entered into a lottery drawing to be placed atop the ballot for their respective position. The lottery drawing is scheduled for Dec. 13.

Though many candidates line up before filing opens, elections board spokesperson Matt Dietrich said he hasn’t seen any studies that prove being first on a primary ballot actually provides any advantage.

“Primary voters tend to be the most informed voters,” he said. “So these are the voters are most likely to know which candidates are on their primary ballot and they’re the voters who are most likely to have already made up their minds before they go

into the polling place.”

Still, “political candidates, if they sense that there may be any type of advantage to something, they’ll go out of their way,” Dietrich said.

Some candidates also try for another myth of advantage by waiting until the last hour of the last day of the filing period, Monday Dec. 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. This pool of candidates is entered into a lottery to be at the bottom of the list in their respective races.

Candidates can file petitions to be on the ballot from Nov. 27 through Dec. 4 at the elections office for any of the 17 U.S. House of Representatives seats, 141 Illinois General Assembly seats or 77 judicial vacancies.

After filing, the board opens a period for challenges to candidate petitions. Typically, opponents or party operatives will attempt to knock a newcomer off the ballot for signatures that may not have been collected properly, or in some cases are proven to be fraudulent.

The board will certify the primary ballot at its January meeting and the primary election is scheduled for March 19.

This filing day signals a return to normal from the last state election cycle, which was slowed by delays in 2020 U.S. Census data that caused a chain reaction—slowing the process of redistricting in 2021 and changing Illinois’ typical mid-March primary

State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season

Advocates continue call to speed up contributions to new state funding formula

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Officials at the Illinois State Board of Education say they’re receiving more requests for increased funding for next year than the state could possibly afford, and they’re bracing for the possibility that budgets will start to tighten in the near future.

“It does appear that revenue will be a little bit tighter in the next four to five years,” ISBE’s chief financial officer Matt Seaton told the board at its monthly meeting Nov. 16. “And with other state pressures, whether that be pension payments or what have you, it would be our anticipation that the budgets are going to start to restrict a little bit.”

Seaton delivered a summary of the funding increase requests that ISBE received from districts and members of the public during a series of hearings on the agency’s budget last month. Those requested increases, he said, totaled just over $1.7 billion.

The largest of those was for an increase in Evidence-Based Funding, or EBF dollars. That’s the formula

that lawmakers approved in 2017 aimed at eventually bringing all districts up to an adequate level of funding.

Under the law, the state is required to add at least $350 million in new funding each year to its preK-12 spending, with the bulk of that money earmarked for districts that are the least adequately funded. During the budget hearings, however, advocates pushed for an even bigger increase, roughly $550 million.

Advocates made a similar request last year. But Tony Sanders, who took over as state superintendent of education in February, was reluctant at that time to request more than what is required under state law. He has indicated he’s unlikely to change that position.

“I’m in it for the long run to make sure that we’re able to sustain that funding year over year at the $350 million level,” Sanders, a former superintendent of School District U-46 in Elgin, told Capitol News Illinois

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to a June primary last year. Instead of the usual November candidate filing in 2021, the Board of Elections pushed it to March 2022.

Dietrich said it was necessary as candidates needed the new maps— which had been challenged in court—finalized before they could start passing petitions for the new districts they sought to run in.

Election security Even before petitions are filed, election authorities in Illinois are trying to get ahead of both conspiracy theories and genuine questions about election security and integrity that have continue to circulate and evolve on social media during the past several election cycles.

In late September a number of downstate county clerks hosted a series of coordinated news conferences

to send the message that if constituents are concerned about election integrity, they should visit their local county clerk’s office to learn how the process is actually handled from start to finish.

In a Capitol Cast interview this fall, Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman said that since 2016, county clerks throughout the state of Illinois have seen “unprecedented attention focused on elections.”

“A lot of misinformation [is] being placed out there,” Ackerman said.

“Two presidential cycles in a row.

Before we got to the third one, if you just keep doing the same thing, you’ll get the same result.”

Ackerman said he tries to tell people, “you know who we are, we’re in the community, our kids go to the same schools, we shop at the same supermarkets.”

On the podcast in September, Dietrich emphasized that the work of running elections is largely decentralized; the Board of Elections only provides administrative support to Illinois’ 108 local election authorities. ”They do all of the voter registration, they do all of the voter list maintenance on a daily basis, they recruit the election judges, they rent out the polling places,” he said.

One increased security measure requires that no one except Board of Elections employees and candidates filing their signatures will be allowed in the petition filing room next week.

The 2024 Illinois general primary election is March 19. Registered voters can begin requesting mail-in ballots Dec. 20, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections calendar.

Hannah Meisel contributed.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR ADDISON TOWNSHIP, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Addison Township for 2023 (payable in 2024) will be held on December 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Addison Township Hall, 401 N. Addison Road, Addison, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Addison Township Clerk Pamela J. Moretti, 401 N. Addison Road, Addison, Illinois (630) 531-8161.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2022 (payable in 2023) were $2,633,823.39.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2023 (payable in 2024) are $4,765,000.00. This represents an 80.92% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 (payable in 2023) were $0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 (payable in 2024) is $0. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total Addison Township property taxes extended or abated for 2022 (payable in 2023) were $2,633,823.99.

The estimated total Addison Township property taxes to be levied for 2023 (payable in 2024) are $4,765,000.00. This represents an 80.92% increase over the previous year.

All hearings shall be open to the public. The corporate authority of the taxing district shall explain the reasons for the proposed increase and shall permit persons desiring to be heard an opportunity to present testimony within reasonable time limits as it determines.

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Nov. 30, 2023)

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DuPage County State’s Attorney CHRIS FOX PHOTO Lombardian Robert Berlin CHRIS FOX PHOTO Lombardian Glenbard East High its Local 2021 Scholarship Awards Night last week. after the ceremony.

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(Continued from page 9) during an interview in March. “So enue projections. That report includI was fully on board with $350 mil- ed a $1.4 billion upward revision to lion. But even as a former school the revenue estimate for the current district leader, I was not supportive fiscal year, bringing the total estimate of the $550 million that was being for this year to just over $52 billion.

But the report by GOMB also said requested.”

Seaton said many of the funding that bump in revenue could be largerequests ISBE received during the ly offset by $1 billion in additional hearings were similar to previous spending needs this year. And the years—an additional $75 million for report suggests that revenue for the early childhood education, for exam- upcoming fiscal year, which begins ple, and $10 million more for career July 1, could drop slightly, to $51.5 billion, and then experience modest and technical education.

But he said there were also some growth in the years after that.

GOMB noted that while most new categories of funding requests this year, including requests to re- economists are no longer predicting place a stream of temporary federal an imminent recession, several “refunding that is about to be discon- cession related characteristics” exist tinued. Elementary and Secondary that could affect future economic School Emergency Relief, or ESSER performance, and thus future state funding, helped cover some extraor- revenues.

Those include consumers dipping dinary expenses schools incurred into savings and taking out more debt during the COVID-19 pandemic.

So far, according to ISBE data, to maintain spending levels and the nearly $7.8 billion of ESSER fund- resumption of student loan repaying has come to Illinois since March ment that could reduce consumer 2020, but nearly all of that went di- spending.

Meanwhile, the Illinois Departrectly to school districts.

Of that money, about $5.3 billion ment of Employment Security rehas been spent, with more than a ported Nov. 16 that nonfarm payroll third—$1.8 billion—going toward jobs in Illinois fell by 15,000 in Ocsalaries, $1 billion going toward pur- tober while the state’s unemployment chased services such as outside con- rate rose two-tenths of a point, to 4.6 tracts, and $681 million for supplies percent, well above the national rate of 3.9 percent. and materials.

The Nov. 16 discussion at ISBE That funding stream will end in September 2024, which will leave was only a preliminary step toward many districts facing some tough developing a budget proposal for the budget choices heading into the upcoming fiscal year. Seaton said agency staff will make a more formal 2024-2025 academic year.

The budget discussion at the state proposal at the board’s December board came one day after the Gov- meeting. The board is expected to ernor’s Office of Management and vote on a formal budget request in Budget issued its latest five-year rev- January.

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Iowa-Illinois carbon dioxide pipeline application withdrawn Wolf Carbon Solutions ‘remains committed’ to the project, plans to refile application

By Andrew Adams CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Plans for a pipeline that would have transported carbon dioxide from Iowa for eventual storage in central Illinois are off the table for now.

Wolf Carbon Solutions, the company behind the proposed project, filed a motion with state regulators on Nov. 20 to withdraw its application, although Wolf’s president said the company intends to file a new application in the future.

“We have made the decision to withdraw our current application, with the intent to refile in early 2024, to address the questions and concerns raised by ICC staff in their recommendation.” Wolf President Dean Ferguson said in a statement.

Ferguson also noted that the company “remains committed” to the project and that it will continue going through regulatory processes in Iowa and with the Army Corps of Engineers.

While portions of the pipeline’s plan have yet to be finalized, it was generally proposed to run from two ethanol production facilities owned

by Archer Daniels Midland in Iowa and terminate near Decatur, home to ADM’s North American headquarters.

According to the initial plan filed with the ICC, the pipeline would have run southeast from the Iowa border through Rock Island, Henry, Stark, Peoria, Tazewell, Logan, DeWitt and Macon counties.

Wolf’s withdrawal comes a few weeks after staff at the Illinois Commerce Commission, the agency responsible for overseeing such projects, recommended the state reject the project application.

Brett Seagle, an engineer in the ICC’s safety and reliability division, said in written testimony that Wolf had not yet identified a specific enough location for the pipeline, had not finalized its business arrangement with ADM, nor had it filed appropriate paperwork with federal authorities.

“The proposed project is not a benefit to the citizens of Illinois, nor is it in the public interest,” he wrote.

Seagle further urged the commission to consider the “overwhelmingly negative public sentiment” toward the project.

That sentiment is being driven, in part, by the work of activists who have engaged in a months-long campaign against the pipeline.

Joyce Harant, president of advocacy group Citizens Against Predatory Pipelines, said that safety was a top concern for herself and residents along Wolf’s proposed route.

“While they (Wolf) scramble to come up with ways to paint this pipeline as safe, we will continue our work to ensure communities across Illinois are aware of the dangers of this project and are prepared to fight back,” Harant said in a Tuesday news release.

While Harant said that her group

is gearing up to oppose the pipeline if Wolf returns and files a new application in the new year, she’s worried about the potential costs of an entirely new proceeding.

“They know they’ve got the financial backing and we’re the regular old citizens,” Harant said in an interview.

“We can’t get the legal fees back that we’ve had to pay.”

The proposed project, called the Mt. Simon Hub, was named for the unique geology in central and southern Illinois that facilitates underground carbon dioxide storage.

Carbon capture and storage have become hot button issues. Some view carbon storage as a promising way to mitigate climate harms, while others view it as a dangerous technology that promises more than it can deliver.

Ferguson, in his Monday statement, said that the project would employ “the latest technology and union construction to ensure its safe and efficient operation.” ICC filings on behalf of the company also stressed that the project would meet or exceed federal safety requirements.

Wolf’s efforts are not the only carbon capture project that’s faced opposition in recent months. In October, another carbon dioxide pipeline was entirely canceled following opposition from the public and from regulators.

That project, from Navigator CO2, faced opposition on similar grounds as the Wolf pipeline – and also faced

opposition from ICC staff.

Pam Richart is the president of the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines, which supported Harant’s organization as well as a similar group formed to oppose the Navigator pipeline.

Richart said that the regulations surrounding carbon capture are inadequate, given the relatively new nature of the technology and the dangers associated with pipeline ruptures.

In 2020, hundreds were forced to evacuate, and dozens were sent to the hospital after a carbon dioxide pipeline ruptured in Satartia, Mississippi.

In response, the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin-

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Those rules are not expected to be finalized until at least October 2024, one reason Richart and others in Illinois are working with lawmakers to institute a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipeline construction until more regulations are finalized.

Richart also expects to spend the spring working with lawmakers and representatives of the carbon capture industry on a “comprehensive” set of regulations for Illinois, although she said that could take more time.

“There’s a lot of gaps between where we are and where industry is,” she said.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Old English letters 5. Sculpture 11. Showing up again 14. Tie the knot again 15. Washington city 18. Stiff structures in invertebrates 19. Mark over a vowel 21. Explosive 23. Popular race: __ 500 24. Pile up 28. Mint 29. Commercial 30. A minute amount (Scottish) 32. Small Eurasian deer 33. Baseball stat 35. Numbers cruncher 36. Japanese masked drama 39. Gasteyer and de Armas are two 41. Blood group 42. Assist in wrongdoing 44. Language spoken in Cameroon and Chad 46. Grayish-white 47. A woolen cap of Scottish origin 49. Microorganism 52. Place under prohibition 56. Calm, dependable 58. Congressman 60. Force 62. As a result of this document 63. One of two main branches of Islam CLUES DOWN 1. Make a mistake 2. Gordon and Snider are two 3. Geographical region of Finland 4. Ejected saliva 5. A way of performing 6. Scotland’s longest river 7. One of the six noble gases (abbr.)

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Total Direct Receipts/Revenues Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures Other Sources/Uses of Funds Beginning Fund Balances without Student Activity Funds July 1, 2022 Other Changes in Fund Balances Ending Fund Balances without Student Activity Funds - June 30, 2023 Ending Fund Balances (all sources) with Student Activity Funds - June 30, 2023

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762,739

720,721

1,557,948

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Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023

Rams finish second at the Rachel Bach Memorial Tournament Glenbard East beats Glenbard South to claim second-place plaque

The Glenbard East girls basketball team finished play at its Rachel Bach Memorial Tournament with two games last week. The Rams suffered a 43-33 loss to Glenbard West on Nov. 20.

One day later, Glenbard East defeated Glenbard South 41-28 to earn a second-place finish in the fourteam event, which included all four District 87 schools.

The Rams began the season-opening tournament with a 67-22 win over Glenbard North on Nov. 18.

Glenbard West won the tournament title with its perfect 3-0 record.

The Rams went 2-1 in the event, while Glenbard South went 1-2 and Glenbard North went 0-3.

The Hilltoppers led Glenbard East 11-5 after one quarter and 22-12 at halftime of last week’s contest. Glenbard West led the Rams 33-26 at the end of the third quarter. Glenbard East cut the Hilltoppers’ lead to 3330 early in the fourth quarter. Glenbard West then scored seven straight points to raise its lead to 40-30.

Senior Gabby Walton scored a team-leading 13 points for Glenbard East in the battle against the Hilltop-

pers. Junior Erin Brown contributed six points for the Rams.

Glenbard East led the Raiders 16-6 through one quarter of last week’s game, which served as the battle for the tournament’s second-place plaque. The Rams led Glenbard South 21-10 at halftime and 30-23 at the end of the third quarter.

Senior Catey Carney scored 11 points for the Rams in their win over Glenbard South on Nov. 21. Walton and senior Ciara Johnson supplied 10 points each. Brown added six points, while senior Livia Robbins and junior Veronica Witt provided two points each.

Carney and Walton were both named to the event’s All-Tournament Team.

The Rams’ season continues with this week’s Upstate Eight Conference games against Bartlett and Larkin. Glenbard East will face Larkin this Friday in Lombard.

“We have a talented team,” said Glenbard East coach Nicole Miller after last week’s win over Glenbard South. “I really want them to keep working on putting it all together and to get better with every game.”

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Glenbard East’s girls basketball team won two of three games and earned a second-place finish in its season-opening Rachel Bach Memorial Tournament. The four-team event included all four District 87 schools. After opening the tournament with a win over Glenbard North on Nov. 18, the Rams lost 43-33 to Glenbard West on Nov. 20.

Glenbard East finished the tournament with a 41-28 victory over Glenbard South on Nov. 21. Glenbard West won the tournament title with a 3-0 record. Glenbard East finished second with its 2-1 record. Two Rams—seniors Catey Carney (No. 30 - top right) and Gabby Walton (No. 23 - above)—were named to the event’s All-Tournament Team.

Carney scored 11 points during Glenbard East’s win over Glenbard South. Walton provided 10 points in the win over the Raiders. Senior Ciara Johnson (pictured at right at the free-throw line) also scored 10 points for the Rams in their Nov. 21 victory.

Rams start their season with three losses at the District 87 Tournament Nee scores 21 points per game in the team’s three contests in Glen Ellyn

Chris Fox photo Rock Valley Publishing

Glenbard East’s boys basketball team opened its season by playing three games in three days at the District 87 Tournament at Glenbard West. The Rams started the event with a 72-51 loss to Glenbard North on Nov. 20. One day later, the Rams lost 71-49 to Glenbard West. Glenbard East finished the tournament with a 65-57 loss to Glenbard South on Nov. 22. Sophomore Michael Nee (No. 4) scored 22 points for Glenbard East in last week’s game against the Raiders.

Nee scored 21 points against Glenbard North and 20 points against Glenbard West.

Glenbard East’s boys basketball team opened its 2023-24 season with three straight losses in last week’s District 87 Tournament at Glenbard West High School.

The Rams opened the event with a 72-51 loss to Glenbard North on Nov. 20. One night later, Glenbard East suffered a 71-49 loss to Glenbard West. The Rams completed the tournament with a 65-57 loss to Glenbard South on Nov. 22.

Glenbard North won the tournament title with a perfect 3-0 record.

Glenbard South went 2-1 in the season-opening event, while Glenbard West went 1-2.

The Rams trailed Glenbard North 24-12 after the first quarter of the teams’ Nov. 20 matchup in Glen El-

lyn. The Panthers held a 43-23 lead at halftime and a 55-37 advantage after three quarters.

Sophomore Michael Nee scored a team-leading 21 points for the Rams in their season opener against Glenbard North. Nee made nine field goals, including a pair of shots from 3-point range. Senior Aleks Jajic added 11 points for Glenbard East. Sophomore Danny Snyder, who made a pair of 3-point shots in the third quarter, contributed eight points.

The Rams trailed Glenbard West 12-8 after one quarter and 38-17 at halftime. The Hilltoppers’ lead grew to 58-29 by the end of the third quarter.

Nee made six 3-point shots in the

Rams’ Nov. 21 game against Glenbard West. He also made a pair of free throws to score a team-high 20 points. Nee made his first 3-point shot of the night in the first quarter.

He sank two 3-pointers in the third quarter and drained three shots from 3-point range in the fourth quarter.

Jajic scored 10 points for the Rams in last week’s loss to the Hilltoppers. Sophomore Norman Loechel contributed nine points by making three 3-point shots. Snyder drained two 3-point baskets in the third quarter to provide six points.

Glenbard East trailed Glenbard South 16-14 after one quarter of last week’s matchup. The Raiders led the

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Broncos win home opener to move to 5-0

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Matulevicius makes nine of nine shots from the field in Montini’s victory over Glenbrook South The Montini Catholic girls basket-

ball team improved to 5-0 with a pair of victories last week.

The Broncos began the week by closing out a championship effort at Willowbrook High School’s fiveteam Thanksgiving invite. Montini completed the event with a 60-32 win over Willowbrook on Nov. 20.

The Broncos won the title at Willowbrook’s round-robin invite with a perfect 4-0 record.

The Broncos finished the week with Saturday’s 63-31 home win over Glenbrook South.

The Broncos began Willowbrook’s invite with three victories in a three-day span. They beat Plainfield East, Lockport and Morgan Park from Nov. 16-18.

In last week’s game against Willowbrook, Montini held an 18-13 lead after one quarter. The Broncos owned a 31-25 lead at halftime.

Montini outscored the Warriors 18-5 in the third quarter to build a 49-30 advantage with eight minutes to play.

Montini senior Victoria Matulevicius scored a team-leading 15 points in last week’s win over Willowbrook.

Junior Nikki Kerstein supplied 12 points for the Broncos.

Kerstein was named to the invite’s All-Tournament First Team. Matulevicius was named to the All-Tournament Second Team.

Juniors Jordan Mogilinski and Lily Spanos scored seven points each for the Broncos in last week’s win over Willowbrook. Junior Audrey Kinney provided six points, while junior Shea Carver contributed five points.

Playing in their first home game of the season on Saturday, the Broncos led Glenbrook South 12-10 after one quarter. Montini led the Titans 31-23 at halftime and 52-31 at the end of the third quarter. The Broncos outscored Glenbrook South 11-0 in the fourth quarter.

Matulevicius did not miss a shot from the field during Saturday’s game. She made nine of nine attempts from the floor. One of those shots was a 3-point attempt during the third quarter. Matulevicius made one of two free throws on her way to a team-leading 20-point output.

Kerstein and senior Alyssa Epps scored 14 points each for the Broncos during Saturday’s win. Kerstein also provided six steals and five assists. Carver and Kinney contributed five and four points, respectively.

Montini’s schedule this week includes games against DePaul College Prep, Loyola Academy and Batavia.

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(Continued from page 20) Rams 36-31 at halftime and 46-37 field goals, including one shot from after three quarters.

3-point range, and sank all seven of “We couldn’t score in the first five his attempts from the free-throw line. and a-half minutes of the third quarLoechel, who made three 3-point ter,” said Glenbard East coach Eric shots in the second quarter, added Kelly after last week’s loss to Glen- 11 points for the Rams, while Jajic bard South. “We’ll get better. We’re supplied 10 points before fouling out with 3:38 left in the game. still young.”

The Rams’ schedule this week Kelly noted that two of the Rams’ starters (Nee and Snyder) are soph- includes a non-conference home omores, while another sophomore— game against Schaumburg, along Loechel—is one of the team’s key with tonight’s Upstate Eight Conference clash at Larkin, followed by reserve players.

Nee scored 22 points for the Saturday’s battle against Naperville Rams in their Nov. 22 contest against Central at a one-day tournament at Glenbard South. He made seven Wheaton Warrenville South.

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The Montini Catholic girls basketball team started its season by winning four straight games and capturing the championship at Willowbrook’s five-team Thanksgiving invite. The Broncos completed the round-robin event with a 60-32 victory over Willowbrook on Nov. 20. Montini opened the tournament with wins over Plainfield East, Lockport and Morgan Park. Pictured above, left to right, with the championship plaque after last week’s win over Willowbrook are: (front row) junior Shea Carver, junior Lily Spanos (holding the plaque), senior Riley White and junior Jordan Mogilinski; (back row) junior Peyton Farrell, junior Avery Lucatorto, junior Lauren Mellish, senior Alyssa Epps, junior Natalie Gartlan, junior Nikki Kerstein, junior Maggie Nielsen, senior Victoria Matulevicius and junior Audrey Kinney. The Broncos improved their season record to 5-0 with Saturday’s 63-31 victory over Glenbrook South in Lombard. Matulevicius made all nine of her field-goal attempts during Saturday’s contest against the Titans and scored a team-leading 20 points. She is pictured below while driving for a basket during the third quarter.

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Senior Aleks Jajic (pictured above left at the free-throw line) supplied 10 points for the Rams in the Nov. 22 battle against the Raiders.

Sophomore Danny Snyder (No. 3 - above right) added four points.

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Broncos post a 1-3 record at Fenton’s holiday event Montini concludes season-opening tournament with a win

The Montini Catholic boys basketball team opened its 2023-24 season by playing four games at Fenton High School’s Chuck Mitchell Thanksgiving Tournament. The Broncos lost their first three games of the event before completing the tournament with a victory on Saturday.

Montini opened Fenton’s eightteam holiday tournament with a 65-44 loss to Fremd on Nov. 20.

The Broncos lost a 54-50 decision to Fenton on Nov. 22. Montini suffered a 48-44 loss to Willowbrook on Friday. The Broncos then defeated Chicago’s Roberto Clemente Community Academy High School 55-16 in Saturday’s seventh-place contest.

Montini trailed Willowbrook 1410 through one quarter of Friday’s game.

The Warriors led the Broncos 2522 at halftime and 39-36 at the end of the third quarter. Montini had opportunities to overtake the Warriors in the game’s closing minutes, but the Broncos were unable to sink some key shots.

Montini missed a 3-point shot that would have tied the game in the final seconds. Willowbrook grabbed the rebound and proceeded to make one

of two free throws with 1.2 seconds to play to seal its victory.

Senior Tyler Pavlik scored a teamhigh 17 points for Montini during Friday’s loss to Willowbrook. Senior Maddox Shepherd added 12 points for the Broncos, while junior Drew Church contributed seven points.

Montini built a 19-7 lead over Clemente through one quarter of Saturday’s seventh-place game. The Broncos’ lead grew to 35-15 by halftime and 51-16 at the end of the third quarter.

Shepherd scored 12 points in Saturday’s win, which boosted the team’s record to 1-3. Pavlik supplied 11 points, while senior Nicholas Lombardi contributed 10 points.

Senior Danny Petersen added seven points, while sophomore Colt Ashton and junior Dillon Bagley scored six and four points, respectively. Sophomore Robert Sansone scored three points, while Church netted two points.

Rolling Meadows defeated Fenton 44-39 in Saturday’s championship game of the tournament.

Montini’s season continues with this week’s games at Saint Ignatius and Glenbard South.

Warriors begin 2023-24 season at Fenton’s holiday tournament

Willowbrook wins one of four games and lands a sixth-place finish

Willowbrook’s boys basketball team opened its season by winning one of four games and earning a sixth-place finish in Fenton’s eightteam Chuck Mitchell Thanksgiving Tournament.

The Warriors opened the tournament with a 71-50 loss to Fenton on Nov. 20. Willowbrook lost 80-57 to Fremd on Nov. 21.

The Warriors defeated Montini Catholic 48-44 on Friday. Willowbrook completed the tournament with Saturday’s 61-38 loss to Wheaton Warrenville South.

The Warriors trailed Fenton 16-4 after one quarter of last week’s contest. The Bison led Willowbrook 37-15 at halftime and 58-31 after three quarters.

Sophomore Jaylen Griffin scored 13 points for the Warriors in last week’s game against Fenton.

Senior Andrew Ciesinski added 10 points for Willowbrook. Juniors Filip Palutkiewicz and Jaden Royal contributed eight points each for the Warriors.

Willowbrook trailed Fremd 1911 after one quarter, 39-24 at halftime and 62-38 after three quarters.

Sophomore Otis Powell scored a team-leading 25 points for the Warriors in last week’s loss to Fremd.

Ciesinski provided 13 points and 13 rebounds. Royal added seven points.

The Warriors led Montini 14-10 after one quarter and 25-22 at halftime of Friday’s contest.

Willowbrook owned a 39-36 lead at the end of the third quarter.

The Broncos missed a late 3-point shot that would have tied the score at 47-47 in the closing seconds. Senior Noah Boyd grabbed the rebound and was fouled by Montini. He went to the free-throw line and made one of two attempts with 1.2 seconds to play to provide the final point of the game.

Powell scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds in Willowbrook’s win over Montini. Ciesinski scored 13 points and snared a team-leading 16 rebounds. Boyd supplied 10 points, including the last-second free throw and a pair of baskets from 3-point range.

Senior Kenyon Rhodes added seven points.

Wheaton Warrenville South led the Warriors 17-4 after one quarter of Saturday’s fifth-place game in Bensenville.

The Tigers’ lead stood at 32-15 at halftime and 53-32 after three quarters.

Powell provided 14 points for the Warriors in Saturday’s contest.

Ciesinski scored eight points. Boyd and Palutkiewicz netted five points each.

Powell was named to the All-Tournament Team at Fenton’s holiday event.

Rolling Meadows beat Fenton 44-39 in Saturday’s championship game at the holiday tournament in Bensenville.

Willowbrook’s season continues with this Friday’s West Suburban Gold Conference home game against Morton.

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Montini Catholic’s boys basketball team started its season by winning one of four games at Fenton’s Chuck Mitchell Thanksgiving Tournament. The Broncos began the event with losses to Fremd and Fenton. Montini fell to 0-3 in the tournament following Friday afternoon’s 48-44 loss to Willowbrook. The Broncos completed the tournament with Saturday’s 55-16 victory over Chicago’s Roberto Clemente Academy High School. One photo from Friday’s game against Willowbrook shows (above - left to right) Willowbrook senior Andrew Ciesinski and Montini seniors Tyler Pavlik (No. 4) and Danny Petersen (No. 43). Pavlik scored a team-leading 17 points for Montini in Friday’s loss to the Warriors. One more photo from Friday’s game shows Montini senior Maddox Shepherd (No. 1 - left), who scored 12 points in the contest. Shepherd provided a team-high 12 points in Saturday’s win, while Pavlik contributed 11 points.

Willowbrook’s boys basketball team began its season by playing four games at Fenton’s Chuck Mitchell Thanksgiving Tournament. The Warriors lost their first two games of the event, falling to Fenton and Fremd.

Willowbrook then defeated Montini Catholic 48-44 on Friday.

The Warriors finished the tournament with Saturday’s 61-38 loss to Wheaton Warrenville South in the fifth-place game.

Willowbrook senior Andrew Ciesinski (No. 33 - left) contributed 13 points and 16 rebounds during Friday’s victory over the Broncos. Another photo from Willowbrook’s game against Montini Catholic shows senior Noah Boyd (No. 25 - bottom left), who scored 10 points in the contest.

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Willowbrook sophomore Otis Powell (No. 2) was named to the event’s All-Tournament Team. Powell scored 25 points in the Warriors’ loss to Fremd. He provided 14 points during Friday’s win over Montini Catholic. He also scored 14 points in Saturday’s loss to Wheaton Warrenville South.

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Warriors place fourth in own Thanksgiving invite Bruschuk and Gusman named to event’s All-Tournament Team

The Willowbrook girls basketball team finished play at its own Thanksgiving invite with last week’s losses to Montini Catholic and Plainfield East. The Warriors won one of four games in their five-team, round-robin event to post a fourth-place finish.

Willowbrook lost 60-32 to Montini on Nov. 20. One night later, the Warriors closed out their holiday invite with a 60-56 loss to Plainfield East.

Willowbrook’s overall season record stood at 1-4 at the end of the invite.

The Warriors opened their 202324 season with a loss at Libertyville on Nov. 13.

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

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

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Vish and junior Loralai McIntyre scored 10 points each. Bruschuk scored eight points and pulled down 18 rebounds. Junior Kendall Medinger, who made a pair of 3-point shots, contributed eight points. Gusman provided five points.

Bruschuk and Gusman were both named to the event’s All-Tournament Team.

Bruschuk was named to the All-Tournament First Team, while Gusman received All-Tournament Second Team recognition.

Willowbrook’s season continues with this week’s West Suburban Gold Conference home games against Hinsdale South and Addison Trail.

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Warriors 18-5 in the third quarter to extend its lead to 49-30.

Senior Elle Bruschuk scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Willowbrook during last week’s loss to Montini. Junior Ayaani Gusman, who made a pair of 3-point shots in the first quarter, added nine points for the Warriors.

Montini won the title at Willowbrook’s Thanksgiving invite with a perfect 4-0 record.

Willowbrook held a 13-12 lead over Plainfield East through one quarter of last week’s contest. The Warriors led the Bengals 26-25 at halftime.

Plainfield East owned a 44-41 lead at the end of the third quarter.

A basket by Willowbrook senior Lillian Vish tied the game at 49-49 with 4:15 to play. The Bengals then scored seven unanswered points to take a 56-49 lead.

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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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Willowbrook’s girls basketball team finished its five-team, round-robin Thanksgiving invite last week. The Warriors completed the invite with a 60-32 loss to Montini Catholic on Nov. 20, followed by a 60-56 loss to Plainfield East one night later. Willowbrook won one of four games and finished fourth in its invite. The Warriors began the event with a loss to Lockport on Nov. 16. Willowbrook earned its one win of the invite when it defeated Morgan Park on Nov. 17. Two Warriors—senior Elle Bruschuk and junior Ayaani Gusman—were named to the invite’s All-Tournament Team. Bruschuk (No. 33 - above left) and Gusman (No. 10 - above right) are pictured with their medals at the end of the event. One photo from the game against Plainfield East shows senior Lillian Vish (No. 22 - below right) driving for a basket that tied the score at 49-49 with 4:15 left in the fourth quarter.

Plainfield East then scored seven straight points to take a 56-49 lead.

One more photo (below left) from the Warriors’ contest against the Bengals shows senior Tia Kelly at the free-throw line. Kelly scored a team-leading 12 points in the game.

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State high court skeptical municipal police and fire pension consolidation hurt retirees’ voting rights

By Hannah Meisel

not they get a check at the end of the month or on the 19th of the month?” she asked.

Konicek didn’t directly answer, noting that interpretation was what the lower courts had relied on. Instead, he urged the justices to look at the court’s previous decisions in pension-related cases, particularly in the last decade.

In 2014, for example, six of the seven justices on the court ruled the “pension protection clause” in Illinois’ constitution prevented the state from reducing health care benefits to retirees. The constitution stipulates that membership in any government retirement system in Illinois is “an enforceable contractual relationship, the benefits of which shall not be diminished or impaired.”

So, Konicek argued, in ruling that the pension protection clause extends to more than just pension benefits alone, the court should also find that voting rights for local pension funds is also a benefit that members are guaranteed.

“Isn’t it accurate that even in (the 2014 case) we were talking about something that…reduced the financial benefit?” Justice Joy Cunningham asked. “It was about money, not voting.”

In 2015, the court unanimously ruled that Illinois’ constitution prevented the General Assembly from enacting a massive pension overhaul plan that would’ve cut state retirees’ annual three percent compounded cost of living adjustments – one of the main drivers of the state’s ever-growing unfunded pension liabilities.

Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, the only justice left who was on the court a decade ago, asked the bulk of questions to Konicek, and even toward the end of

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The Illinois Supreme Court last week heard arguments in a case alleging the state’s 2019 law that consolidated nearly 650 individual police and firefighter pension funds actually hurt retirees by diluting their voting power.

The nearly three-dozen pensioners and 17 individual pension funds that sued over the law have already lost twice in lower court. But their attorney on Nov. 21 was insistent the retired police and firefighters were wronged when Gov. JB Pritzker signed the law—passed with overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the General Assembly—that consolidated the 649 funds into two.

The pair of funds—one that manages pensions for retired police and the other for retired firefighters—were consolidated in order for them to access bigger investments previously not available to the hundreds of small individual funds, all in the hopes of yielding larger returns.

Consolidation also eliminated administrative costs paid out of the individual pension funds.

But attorney Daniel Konicek said his clients’ objection wasn’t about the money, but rather their say in how the money is managed.

“It completely, undeniably diluted their ability to put people on a five-person board that they knew, versus these new boards of people that are statewide and (they) don’t know,” Konicek told the justices.

But nearly before he was done speaking, Justice Mary K. O’Brien cut in.

“How does that impact whether or

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Continued from previous page LIFE INS. CO. $61,928.00 PETRARCA, GLEASON, $63,637.00 BOYLE& IZZO LLC CANON SOLUTIONS $64,471.68 AMERICA C.O.R.E. ACADEMY $65,338.28 ELMHURST UNIVERSITY $66,500.00 EXCELEDGE, INC. $70,200.00 AT&T $71,025.30 MENTA ACADEMY MIDWAY AND SPORTS $74,457.81 ACACIA ACADEMY $74,746.98 SCHOOLINKS, INC $76,810.00 LITTLE FRIENDS, INC. $83,241.75 SODEXO $84,146.78 UNITED DISPATCH AGENT FOR 303 TAXI $92,194.40 CHADDOCK ATTACHMENT AND TRAUMA $96,529.15 SOUMAR MASONRY $99,470.00 RESTORATION INC

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What should someone bring to a mammogram appointment?

When going to a facility for the first time, bring a list of previous locations and dates of mammograms, biopsies or other breast treatments.

Do mammograms expose people to radiation?

Studies show the benefits of receiving a mammogram outweigh the risk of radiation exposure. While radiation during a mammogram can increase the risk of breast cancer

his rebuttal still was unclear about the “benefit” he was arguing was impaired in this case.

“So again, let’s be real clear, what is the benefit that has been diminished?”

Theis asked. “That members no longer have a vote as to who makes the investment decisions?”

Konicek affirmed her assertion before wrapping up his arguments.

Assistant Attorney General Richard Huszagh sought to further bolster justices’ apparent skepticism about financial benefits to pensioners not being affected by the law.

“It does not reduce by a penny the payments made to any member,” he said, further noting the individual pension funds are still able to determine for themselves whether, for example, a member is eligible for disability, and the formula for those payments.

Huszagh also told the justices that Konicek and his clients are “asking the court to overrule 50 years of its own precedent” that he argues defines “very clearly” what benefits are and are not protected by Illinois’ constitution.

He warned that the court ruling in the plaintiffs’ favor would “open up a giant can of worms” as such a ruling would then call into question many other changes made to pension fund administration in the last 50 years since the state constitution was ratified – including a state law that requires pension funds to hire investment advisors.

“Well, that would be unconstitutional because somebody would consider it a benefit not to have investment advisors and not to incur those expenses,” Huszagh said. “There’s no stopping point for where they want to go with this case.”

over time, the risk is very small.

How long does a mammogram last?

Mammograms typically take about 30 minutes.

Do people need a referral for a mammogram?

At Edward-Elmhurst Health, people who are age 40 or older and do not have symptoms or a history of breast cancer do not need a doctor’s order to request an appointment.

Learn more at EEHealth.org/services/womens-health/breast/mammogram.

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Giannoulias announces additions to Skip-the-Line program Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced his office is implementing a number of additions to the Skip-the-Line program, which launched just a few weeks ago.

During the first three weeks of September, Illinois Driver and Motor Vehicle facilities (DMVs) saw more than 165,000 customers by appointment throughout the state. Customers with appointments are experiencing little to no wait times upon arrival at DMVs, which is a vast improvement compared to the hour-plus waits that Illinoisans had come to expect when visiting DMVs before adopting the Skip-theLine program.

“The Skip-the-Line program has been functioning at a high level in the few weeks since its official launch,” Giannoulias said. “But we can still make improvements with targeted adjustments, and I am focused on implementing these to benefit all of our customers, especially our seniors.”

Giannoulias announced his office will implement the following additions, many of which are tailored specifically toward seniors: • Opening two “senior only” walk-in centers in the Chicago area.

The two locations include the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 N. Ridge Road in Evanston and Seat Geek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. Seniors at these locations will not need appointments, as these walk-in centers are specifically designed to meet their needs. By offering this targeted option, the office is prioritizing seniors without impacting customers at DMVs who have made appointments. Seniors still have the option to make a standard appointment at these and other locations.

• Increasing the number of available appointments. Expanding scheduling availability will increase the number of in-car/road test appointments at Chicagoland DMVs by over 40 percent, or nearly 1,300 more per day.

• Adding additional call center features to serve seniors age 70 and older who require a road exam. These callers will be routed directly to operators who will provide on-the-spot information, schedule appointments or assist with online renewals. Seniors may call 800252-8980.

• Adding new features to the appointment website. Customers can now filter DMVs by ZIP code, highlighting appointment openings at DMVs closest to them.

Legal notices NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 79267 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 15, 2023, wherein the business firm of CATON, P.O. BOX 9105, AURORA, IL 60598 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Richard Costello, 94 Seton Creek Drive, Oswego, IL 60543.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 15TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2023.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Nov. 23, 30 & Dec. 7, 2023) 447471

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 79273 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 21, 2023 wherein the business firm of RAVENS PEAK MEDIA, 1107 SOUTH SUMNER STREET, WHEATON IL 60189 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: Adam R. Jones, 1107 South Sumner Street, Wheaton, IL 60189.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2023.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14, 2023) 447634

VILLAGE OF ADDISON $188,747.44 UMB BANK F/B/O AXA $191,140.00 COTTAGE HILL OPERATING CO. $192,014.30 SEAL OF ILLINOIS, INC. $193,948.40 DELL COMPUTER CORP. $217,800.00 ADVENTIST GLEN OAKS TRANSITION $223,432.31 GROUP TRAVEL PLANNERS $257,425.00 OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTD $259,957.64 WEST SUBURBAN TEACHERS UNION $265,116.69 WIGHT & COMPANY $278,345.87 DCG ROOFING SOLUTIONS, INC. $285,338.80 VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK $316,053.90 PAUL BORG CONSTRUCTION $316,359.00 SELF $337,775.00 DAOES/TECHNOLOGY $393,094.57 CLIC $407,423.61

COTTAGE HILL OPERATING CO. $467,289.82 AXA EQUITABLE $484,752.92 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF IL $484,837.04 MIDWEST BUS SALES $508,500.00 DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS $796,897.94 BRITE LIFT $860,968.31 CHARTWELLS DINING SERVICES $865,711.99 AURORA NAPER TRANSPORTATION $1,153,721.01 SASED $1,227,698.04 COTTAGE HILL OPERATING CO. $2,403,087.83 EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE $8,078,821.17 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Nov. 30, 2023) 447524

LEGAL NOTICES TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC $102,798.54 POWERSCHOOL GROUP LLC $103,370.05 MG MECHANICAL CONTRACTING, INC $104,000.00 JOSTENS INC. $107,357.12 LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING INC. $111,159.96 GLEN OAKS THERAPEUTIC DAY SCH. $111,797.54 CONNECTIONS DAY SCHOOL $112,436.16 VANGUARD ENERGY SERVICES $115,220.52 NEWPORT TRUST COMPANY FBO PLAN $117,736.92 MIDLAND PAPER $119,494.38 BARNES AND NOBLE $119,702.44 VILLAGE OF ADDISON $119,907.69 BSN SPORTS LLC $129,012.82 S.E.A.L. SOUTH, INC. $129,545.04 FEECE OIL COMPANY $130,335.98

ARBITERPAY TRUST ACCOUNT LAGRANGE AREA DEPARTMENT MENTA ACADEMY HILLSIDE ABLE ACADEMY GIANT STEPS ILLINOIS INC. AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES COLLEGE BOARD CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. GUIDING LIGHT AUTISM ACADEMY BRIGHTCENTRA INC EMBARK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY DUPAGE REGIONAL OFFICE MARKLUND

$132,110.00 $132,567.00 $135,589.88 $139,161.89 $142,498.60 $145,985.76 $156,271.20 $156,517.54 $158,841.98 $159,885.00 $161,189.85 $170,000.00 $178,593.00 $180,719.18

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LEGAL NOTICES ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023

Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023

will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by November 30 annually.

Individuals wanting to review this form should contact:

Bensenville SD 2

(630) 766-5940

210 S Church Rd Bensenville, IL 60106 2303

School District/Joint Agreement Name

Address

Also by January 15 annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

Telephone

Office Hours

will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website at www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2023 Educational Local Sources Flow-Through Receipts/Revenues from One District to Another District State Sources Federal Sources Total Direct Receipts/Revenues

1000 2000 3000 4000

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures Other Sources/Uses of Funds Beginning Fund Balances without Student Activity Funds Other Changes in Fund Balances Ending Fund Balances without Student Activity Funds - June Ending Fund Balances (all sources) with Student Activity

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Ackerman, Madeline; Alberico, Emma Grace; Almazan, Martha E; Arcidiacono, Gabriella Francesca; August, Allyssa J; Berngard, Amanda Rose; Boswell, Lisa Marie; Bucio, Tessia; Campanile, Angela Maria; Carlson, Jennifer Lee; Congdon, Raecheal; Cook Jr., John; Cottrell, Michelle Maria; Durava, Ashley Laura; Eltman, Vincenza; Esparza Crisostomo, Kattya Aurora; Felker, Susan L; Flores, Maria; Foss, Giovanna Concetta; Gagliardo, Renee; Galvan, Diana; Gizynski, Sydni; Godawski, Zuzanna; Gomez, Giselle; Herron, Romi Aki; Irizarry, Hannah Elva; Jandura, Barbara; Juern, Denise M; Kushik-Sinclair, Jodi L; Lee, Jenna J; Llanes, Jaaziely; Michalesko, Francis; Mixon, Annemarie C; Mobeen, Sana; Ninan, Christina; O Connell, Kevin; Orozco, Guadalupe; Piekutowski, Monika Wioletta; Rabe, Joan Michelle Yvonne; Ramos, Maria T; Robinson, Andrew J; Simonelli, Alyssa Marie; Sliwa, Samantha; Spikings, Wendy; Stewart, Aaron; Stewart, Amy Kempf; Tsipianitis, Michelle Irene; Uman, Samantha Ann; Vallejo, Guadalupe V; Volpe, Mariel; Waite, Suzanne M; Wazir, Katherine; Zanoni, Lauren Elizabeth Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Glomp, Kimberly K; Lizak, Marie Celeste; Lukanich, Kelly Susan; Santos, Alejandra; Seiglie-Quinones, Jessica; Wolod, Erin Elizabeth Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Ayala, Alyssa Pacini; Balducci, Mary; Becker, Cameron Rose; Bek, Gloria; Bendik, Diane Ellen; Boeing, Carly Eileen; Brauer, Brian Garrett; Brodsky, Nicole Marie; Bucaro, Jennifer; Castaneda Hernandez, Nisma; Childress, Mercedes Lynnise; Chlimon, Tania Georgos; Cucinella, Rosalia Donna; Davalos, Zulema; DelRio, Alan; Dolgin, Brandee; Esparza, Elizabeth; Fedor, Kristen; Fernandez, Carol Melissa; Fisher, Christopher Thomas; Galvan, Jose Guadalupe; Gnan, Chelsea Emily; Greco, Caitlin Marie; Gunger, Patricia A; Hallin, Rachel Elizabeth; Hernandez, Cristal; Holcomb, Rachel Christine; Howington, Ryan; Hurtado, Jessica; Ibeling, Tracy Stephany; Kent, Jenifer; Kloss, Alina; Kowall, Michelle Margarite; Krejca, Chaelee Marie; Kruse, Connie Rose; Lawson, Abigail F; Lee, Alyssa; Leedom, Rachel Eleanor; Lincoln, Kayla; Ludwigsen, Timothy Ryan; Mark, Jessica Paige; Masghati, Rameela; Maucieri, Stephanie Ann; Mendoza, Caitlin Emma; Mercado, Jayleen Marie; Morley, Allison Elaine; Morrison, Emily A; Nadolski, Jennifer June; Niggemann, Kelly Marie; Novak, Mary Therese Kelly; O Toole, Skyelar Morgan; Orgad, Sigal Zisel; Palacios, Alicia Lizeth; Palafox, Estefania; Perry, Katie Elizabeth; Philgreen, Cami; Polifka, Julie Lynn; Presa, Kelly; Ramel, Susan Anne; Reinhart, Brittany Ann; Riding, Tiffany Lillian Cecilia; Rivera, Faye Lynn; Rodriguez, Aida; Russell, Kacey Karen; Schoepp, Tara Michelle; Segura, Francis Selene; Sullivan, Jack; Surell, Shannon Elizabeth; Sventeckis, Mara Skaidrite; Teague, Tereon Monique; Trujillo-Cervantes, Carolina; Valenzuela, Jacqueline Guadalupe; Vazquez, Carla A;

Operations & Maintenance

Debt Services

Transportation

29,180,036

3,787,857

688,776

890,990

0 4,508,263 5,308,798 38,997,097

0 50,000 0 3,837,857

828,768 0 1,517,544

34,136,041 0 29,406,001 0 34,267,057 34,270,657

3,350,688 2,000 3,202,543 0 3,691,712 3,691,712

1,462,892 0 1,785,092 0 1,839,744 1,839,744

Weber, Jennifer Catherine Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999 Arado, Megan Marie; Barrett, Meredith Anne; Breault, Brendan G; Calderin, Carol Sue; Cazares, Jaime; Chappell, Justin; Ciesla, Kathryn Mary; Contreras, Susana; Conway, Kelly Lyn; Corbett, Mary; Cornier-Umana, Carissa; Delaney, Richard A; Delgado Murillo, Blanca Baness; Delgado, Ana Maria; Diaz, Sarah Elizabeth; Dolce, Ashley Rose; Doyle, Amanda Marion; Dresen, Melissa J; Drum, Ryan K; Dunbaugh, Ashleigh Nichole; Ellsworth, Laura Jean; Fabbri, Lauren; Fitch, Stephanie; Gallas, Michelle Lynn; Garay, Arcelia; Georgopoulos, Nicholas T; Glore, Heather N; Glynn, Melissa Ann; Godinez, Jesus; Grogan, Lillian; Grunwald, Erin Eileen; Guajardo, Sheri Lynn; Gutsell, Mia; Hanley III, Joseph John; Hanley, Margaret Baker; Hannapel, Amanda Lyn; Hisaw, Amanda R; Hodgetts, Stacen Bibolet; Huezo, Gloria Teresa; Iwema, Dianne Joy; Kendall, Kelly Crowley; Klein, Elyssa; Klingler, Katelynn Marie; Kozij, Michelle A; Krolikiewicz, Caren; Kulze, Lisa Carolyn; Laga, Caitlin Eileen; Lange, Katherine; Larsen, Mary B; Levin, Jamie Elizabeth; Llanes, Carola; Long, Adam Richard; Luna, Diana Marie; Mazzone, Victoria; McAllister, Katelynn Lillian; McElligott, Jennifer Eve; McGrath, Meaghan Johnson; McGraw, Jennifer Marie; McKenna, Erica Ann; Milic, Sarah Deborah; Morgen, Roland Terrence; Moritz, Beth Anne; Morong, Sarah M; Moya, Sierra Ruby; Mullen, Kristi Michelle; Navar, Edith Yaremi; Negrete Gomez, Laura E; Newman, Crystal Sunshine; Nunez, Yesenia; Ojeda, Marlen; Olakowski, Christina Marie; Olsen, Kerry A; Opielowski, Erin Jeanette; Ottolino, Domenica D; Pantaleon, Nilda; Pena, Brenda; Perez, Tara Elise; Podrazik, David Edward; Quinn, Alice Marie; Rago, Frank A; Richardson, Suzanne Renee; Rieger, Lauren Nicole; Rixie, Claire Alexandra; Rodriguez Jr, Agustin; Rook, Melanie Lynn Kaderabek; Ross, Shelby Gavin; Rudy, Anne Kathryn; Ruiz, Ursula Anna; Segretto, Courtney Renee; Snyder, Lisa; Steele, Lisa Marie; Steen, Shannon M; Swidron, Renee Ashley; Tello, Bridget; Velazquez, Lily; Verardi, Michael; Vincent, Kara Marie; Vranas, Argiro; Wojcieszek, Laura M; Wyka, Janice Amy; Yanun, Alejandro Ariel; Yetter, Mary M; Zeitler, William Alexander; Zepeda, Yuridia Salary Range: $90,000 and Over Adams, Angela L; Allen, Heidi Christine; Alvarez, Karla; Alvarez, Tara Katherine; Arcivar, Christina Lynn; Baglarz, Marianne; Baker, Craig Irwin; Barca, Nancy Marie; Berardi, Deanna Lynn; Berman, Dustin Elliott; Brown, Sandra Lynn; Campos, Armando; Doell, Kristin Dawn Bondi; DonohueCanfield, Nancy; Ellett, David Lawrence; Ettelbrick, Zachary W; Finch, Perry A; Geraci, Kari Ann; Glenn, Christine M; Guzman, Dora M; Kersten, Jeffrey R; Kindelin, Kathy Lynn; Lopez Diaz, Nataly C; McCluskey, Katherine Lynn; Morris, Maria C; Nemesnyik, Catherine A; O Connell, Laura Elizabeth; Olsen, Nicole Beth; Palacios, Edgar Fernando; Paonessa, Anne Marie; Patino, Carlos Alberto; Peterson, Mary B; Poli, Christy; Popescu, Cora Elena; Salecker, Greg S; Schwabe,

Municipal Retirement/Social Security

Capital Projects

Working Cash

Fire Prevention & Safety

Tort

683,260

0

2,266

192,522

2

0 277,814 3,682 1,172,486

0 26,605 41,787 751,652

0 0 0

0 0 2,266

0 0 192,522

0 0 2

1,409,607 0 623,791 0 386,670 386,670

625,650 0 171,217 0 297,219 297,219

0 0 18 0 18 18

0 561,018 0 563,284 563,284

211,325 0 238,516 0 219,713 219,713

0 0 1,412 0 1,414 1,414

Therese M; Shabaker, Michelle; Soike, Amber Marie; Stalzer, Kristine Ann; Taylor, Sarah Conklin; Thielenhouse, Mina Anne; Vlangos, Patty; Winters, William F; Zabel, Juliet Marje GROSS PAYMENT FOR NONCERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Ajmeri, Nausheen; Allen, Hari J; Arianas, Effie; Arreguin, Nadia Erendira; Arzet, Gloria Giddalthi; August, Allyssa J; Avila, Jose A; Avila, Karina; Aviles, Adella Ann; Ayala, Myriam D; Babich, Janice M; Baraks, Cassandra; Barrera, Eliana; Carlson, Jennifer Lee; Carney, Jewellester D; Carrera, Ruby; Castro, Christopher Alexander; Castro, Maria Fatima; Chaidez, Erendira J; Chalifoux, Marianne; Cook Jr., John; Cottrell, Michelle Maria; Czeszewski, Tamara L; Daniel, Sherin Mary; Defilippis, Kelly L; Delgadillo, Maria; Delgado, Meghan; Echevarria, Dalia; Echeverria, Vivian Becerra; Escobar Hernandez, Gabriela; Esparza, Lyanne; Exconde, Aleli Gracita; Favela, Eva; Garay, Arcelia; Gatto, Dana Lynn; Gianneschi, Kristine; Gill, Kathleen Mary; Godawski, Zuzanna; Gordon, Lynda S; Gorostieta, Adela; Griffin, Althea M; Guerra, Sindy Johanna; Guzaro-Cruz, Christian; Hermiz, Angelina Katie; Herrera, Jill; Hoch, Tracy M; Ivanova Pashova, Siyka; Jackson, LaVerna; Jaffe, Michael; Jandura, Barbara; Kassam, Kimberly Marie; Keehn, Nina; Leedom, Geoffry; LePoire, Eileen Ruth; Limon, Yessica; Littmann, Alexi M; Llanes, Jaaziely; Lopez, Roberto; Loza, Daniela; Loza, Maria G; Ly, Rauthany; Madea, Michael Alan; Marin Garcia, Adriana; Marquez De Acuna, Silvia Margarita; Martens, Jennifer Lynn; Martinez, Yadiza; Mason, Ildiko Kristina; Masri, Evette; McComb, Deborah; McGowan, Joyce Marie; Medina, Marco Antonio; Medina, Maria De Jesus; Medina, Maria Guadalupe; Mierzwa, Malgorzata; Mueller Jr., Carl Jack; Mueller, Silvana; Murphy, Roberta A; Navarro, Sonia Noemi; Nevarez, Sandra; Nimmer, Marlene A; Ninan, Christina; Nunez, Mireida; Oakes, Mary A; Ocampo, Meredith; Olmos Silva, Guadalupe; Orozco, Guadalupe; Overfield, Tara Kathleen; Perkins, Kristen Marie; Piekutowski, Monika Wioletta; Porcelli, Giuseppina; Rivera, Ysdeyny L; Sakkos, George; Santoyo, Isabel; Schoeph, Jennifer Lynn; Sears, Janet; Seiglie-Quinones, Jessica; Selimovski, Zeniha; Sessa, Giavanna; Simonovic, Miljana; Sisto, Katherine A; Soto, Emily Isaly; Southwick, Cortney L; Sove, Jessica M; St Marie, Eve; Stewart, Aaron; Swanson, Debra L; Taylor, Jackson Walter; Thornburg, Dianne; Tomasello, Gina Michelle; Trujillo-Cervantes, Carolina; Valenzuela, Kristina; Vallejo, Guadalupe V; Van Dyke, Debbie Lou; Van Dyke, Steve M; Vargas, Vanessa; Vassar, Margaret Lynn; Vizcarra, Baudelio; Waite, Suzanne M; Wawczak, Nicole; Webster, Natasha V Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Andrews, Karen; Ayyad, Hanan; Bassi, Cathleen L; Butz, Laura; Caballero, Lori Magana; Carter, Jade; DeGuia, Fe Esperanza D; Diaz, Odalys; Diaz, Sylvia; Eltman, Vincenza; Escalante, Gloria; Garza, Rosa Elena; Gatto, Lynda Marie; Gonzalez, Consuelo; Guido, Judy A; Harrison Sr., Johnny; Hernandez, Yanet; Hurtado, Erica Maria; Kasper, Amy; Kouame, Nguessan;

Kutter, Janet Marie Bouchard; Lelito, Carol A; Lelito, Joseph M; Macias, Veronica; Mehta, Madhu S; Mendoza, Annamarie; Miranda, Patricia; Morales Galvan, Brenda; Oliveros, Sandra; Olivo, Marisol; Quijano, Marian; Reyes, Maria C; Rezulak, Amy Ryann; Rodriguez, Maria Lillian; Rojo, Elva Veronica; Sanchez, Soledad; Simoncelli, Lisa; Smith, Carolyn Jane; Soto, Magaly; Tolentino-Estrada, Lucero; Tredota, Anna; Tronnes-Hernandez, Esther; Vale, Annette; Vilchis, Erika; Vitale, Mary Susan; Wallace, Melissa Faith Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Arreguin, Claudia; Arreguin, Jesus; Bartoski, Julie A; Cruz, Blanca E; Diaz, Denise; Dominguez, Vilbert Marie; Escutia, Claudia; Fritz, Paula J; Gaudio, Vincent; Johnson, Chloe; Koehn, Patricia; Langston, Michelle A; Magee, Monica Monique; Maretta, Theresa Marie; Medley, Jennifer Susan; Mrugacz, Valerie Elizabeth; Polales, Tammy Sue; Schuttler, Brandy Lynn; Schwarz, Larissa Lee; Thompson, Rachel; Thompson, Rebecca; West, Joseph Richard Salary Range: $60,000 and Over Carpenter, Eva Judith; Chiu, Andy Hungyung; Connors, Colleen; Cooper, Claire; Croci, James M; Garcia, Helen E; Garcia, Nelly Quijano; Geils, Deborah M; Hoeflinger, Tammy Lynn; Kochan, Jennifer Christine; Kramer, Colleen M; Kumar, Anshoo; Lippoldt, Keith; Manago, Manuel; Novack, Paul Joseph; Snyder, Cindy Lee; Szwankowski, Linda Anne; Waldorf, Timothy A Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

Person, Firm, Aggregate or Corporation Amount 1230-NCPERS Group Life Ins 3,520 4 Imprint 2,504 95 Percent Group LLC 112,398 ABDO 32,722 ABM 1,362,904 Academic Translations 10,197 Acco Brands USA LLC 2,761 Active Internet Technologies LLC 21,759 Affiliated Parts 6,827 AG Parts Worldwide Inc 27,672 AllPrint Inc. 33,861 ALM Group Inc 18,314 Alright Concrete Company 27,626 Amazon 258,872 American Heart Association Midwest 3,818 AMN Healthcare Allied Inc 79,987 Amplified IT LLC 2,560 Amplify 14,228 Andersons Bookfair Company 4,932 Anixter Inc 4,890 AnthroMed LLC, AP fbo 250,148 Apple Computer Inc 10,086 Aqua Chill of Chicago LLC 3,084 Argon Electric Company 104,106 Ascend Technologies LLC / WMMW Holdings LLC 31,049 A-Special Electric Service & Supply Co Inc 10,046 Associated Property Counselors Ltd 3,500 Automated Logic Contracting Services 3,066 AXESS Transportation 3,276 B & H Photo - Video Inc. 21,789 B1 & c1 Inc dba GagaXP 3,898 Baglarz, Marianne 4,109 Bank of New York Mellon, The 1,460,964 Barnes & Noble 6,971

3,247 Battery Service Corporation Beckers School Supply 9,940 Bellwether Media Inc 6,699 Benchmark Education Company 75,141 Bensenville Arts Council 3,000 Bensenville Community Public Library 7,813 Bensenville Park District 4,779 Bilingual Dictionary Inc 5,252 BioMetric Impressions 4,420 Black Box Network Services 3,486 Bleacher America Inc 9,035 Blick Art Materials 8,046 Bohanic, Mr & Mrs Frantisek 7,637 BP 7,618 BP Barco Products 5,539 BrainPOP LLC 18,027 Brian Feltes & Assoc Inc 3,865 Brown Industries Inc 2,631 Business Card 274,141 Candor Health Education 22,495 Carnegie Learning 121,191 Castaneda, Nisma 4,609 CDW Government Inc 42,178 Cheryl Beasley 12,100 Chicago Communications LLC 9,712 Chicago Dogs Baseball 2,540 Childcraft 6,828 Classwork Co dba Classkick 4,694 CLIC-ISDLAF PLUS 211,325 College of DuPage 6,500 Colley Elevator Co 5,995 Colors Inc 117,950 Commonlit Inc 8,500 Connect Academy 70,220 Cosmopolis LLC 30,000 COTG 310,656 Coughlan Companies LLC dba Capstone 3,798 Crisis Prevention Institute Inc 4,699 Crown Castle 26,402 Custom Education Solutions 14,912 Dave Burgess Consulting Inc 5,400 DBM Services 3,208 Dell Marketing L.P. 32,850 DiCianni Graphics 3,263 DIDAX Inc 3,965 DiMeo Brothers Inc 16,932 Discovery Education 6,777 Doell, Kristin 3,043 Don Johnston Inc 4,568 D-R Rosemont LLC 70,727 Dreisilker Electric Motors 2,548 DuPage Childrens Museum 3,927 DuPage Co Regional Office of Ed 7,200 DuPage County Health Department 11,566 DuPage County ROE #19 21,132 Dynegy Energy Services 302,943 EdClub Inc 2,924 Edpuzzle 4,130 Educational Benefit Cooperative 4,363,728 Educational Products Inc. 94,510 EMS LINQ INC (SDS) 6,790 Environmental Analysis Inc 6,770 EPS Operations LLC 19,515 Estrellita 7,126 ExploreLearning 19,783 Exxon Mobil 3,117 EyeMed Vision Care 37,437 Fastsigns 5,129 Fifth Third Bank 179,214 Filter Services Inc 8,996 Fox Valley Fire & Safety 11,772 Frontline Technologies Group LLC 10,645 Generation Genius Inc 3,385 Giant Steps 70,634 GoSecure Inc 2,520 Great Lakes Kwik Space 14,890 Great Minds PBC 111,224 Gregg Communications 48,150 Griffon Systems Inc 194,345 Hackenson Jr, Robert T. 5,495 hand2mind Inc 2,619 Hannapel, Amanda Lyn 5,681 Happy Numbers Inc 11,600 Heggerty 2,600 Heinemann Publishing 12,274 Herff Jones LLC 3,230 High Road School of Hoffman Estates 71,888 Himes Petrarca & Fester 61,988 Home Depot Credit Services 7,502 Hubert 3,981 HYA Corporation 6,125 IASB Joint Conf Reg/Housing 6,790 Identity Graphics 4,860 Illinois Association of School Boards 9,570 Illinois Reading Council 2,700 Illinois State Treasurer 3,061 Illuminate Education 6,650 Imagetec L. P. Corporate 11,219 See Notices on next page

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There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from Tobias Zephaniah Micheletti to the new name of Wynter Rose Micheletti.

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July 28. Pictured are (from left): Daley Wangler, Reilly Costello, Katy Costello, whose works were on display in the exhibit, Allison Haas and Katie Fox. Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.

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Freshman Lindsey Rugg of the Willowbrook softball team is pictured while attempting to score a run during Friday’s game at Downers Grove South. Rugg tried to score from second base on a single by sophomore Katelyn Cox in the top of the second inning, the game tiedcelebrated at 2-2. Downers Grove South’swith catcher Willowbrook Highwhen School’s Class was of 2021 its commencement two tagged Rugg out at home for the third out of theon inning.

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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

time again, gun violence is a public 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.”

/s/ Tobias Zephaniah Micheletti Tobias Zephaniah Micheletti (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Nov. 16, 23 & 30, 2023) 447078

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lowbrook rebounded from Friday’s loss to post an 11-2 win in Saturday’s game at Hinsdale Central. The Warriors bashed three home runs in the second inning of SatCHRIS FOX PHOTO Villa ParkSilver Review urday’s non-conference battle against the Red Devils of the West Suburban Conference.

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, see page 14. during the day’s first service.

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tified as 31-year-old father of two Reggie Meadows, died after suffering a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Deputy Chief Eric Swanson of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office said in a news conference Sunday, June 18 that at least two other victims were in critical condition.

“The motive behind this incident is unclear,” Swanson said. “This is still an active investigation.”

Call theINDEPENDEN Pro Shop CE DAY PARADE “We are working around the clock to Register Today March with to bring to justice,” the those parkresponsible district! the sheriff’s office said in a recent Sign up at BvilleParks.org (630) 766-0304 /Libertyfest post on Twitter, urging anyone with information to call 630-407-2343.

The Juneteenth celebration started JULY 4 SWIM at around 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17.

According to the Daily Herald, DuPNoon-5 p.m. | July 4 age in County Sheriff’s deputies had Register WhitePinesG Bensenville Water advance byolf.com Park calling been630-766-7015. monitoring the celebration, but 394390 responded to a 911 call of396445 a fight that 438525 396917 had broken out nearby.

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multiple weapons into a large crowd No arrests have been made as of at around 12:30 a.m. during a gather1 press time in connection with a mass ing to commemorate Juneteenth held shooting at a strip mall in unincorpo- ¢¢ ¢in the parking lot at the mall, located rated DuPage County near Willow- ¢near Honeysuckle Lane and Route brook early Sunday morning, June 83.

18, the day designated as Juneteenth.

Approximately 23 people were The DuPage County Sheriff’s wounded by gunfire. Victims were Office said an unknown number of taken to hospitals in DuPage, Cook suspects fired multiple rounds from and Will counties. One man, idenSTAFF REPORT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Memorial Day in Villa Park KATE KATE DRURY DRURY

The Village of Villa Park observed Arbor Day with a tree planting on Friday, April 30. Pictured (left to right) at the tree planting at the village’s Franklin Park, located at 218 N. Third Ave., are: Villa Park Village your local agent Trustee Christine Murphy, Justin Shlensky—chair of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns CommisThe Margaret Villa Park Mariners recognized six Villa departing swimmers during Saturday’s meet against sion, Schiefer—a membertheir of the Park “senior” Environmental Concerns Commission, Villa Park Hanover Park at Jefferson Pool.Villa Pictured to right at the end of the meet—Villa final home meet of Village Trustee Cheryl Tucker, Parkleft Village President Albert Bulthuis, VillaPark’s Park Village Trustee (and Contact me for aRoscoe, the season—are: (front row) Grace Harper Conboy Knudtson; (back Village President-Elect) Nick Cuzzone andCaitlin LeslieO’Connor, Allison-Seei—chair of theand VillaGabby Park Community Pride 630-514-9961 complementary row) Alexander Dean and Simon Luedtke.

All ofFriday the pictured Mariners areNational members of Willowbrook High Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Warson (VFW) Post 2801 held its Memorial Day service onDay Monday mornCommission.

Arbor Day is observed thesix last of each April.

The Arbor Foundation 630-514-9961 School’s ClassVeterans of Villa 2023.

Roscoe, has been with the Mariners for years, willTo attend the University ing Cortesi Memorial Park.

Post Commander Jim is pictured bowing his recognihead of as kdrury@atproperties.com hasatrecognized Park withwho Tree City USA designation forBlankshain 36seven straight years. receive that market analysis Wisconsin-Madison.

O’Connor, 11or years with and the Mariners, and Knudtson, who’s a Mariner Willowbrook High School students Lily Hendrickson Anna Seelbach soundataps at been the end ofcomthe kdrury@atproperties.com tion, a community must have awho treespent board department, a tree-care ordinance, comprehensive of your home!! for sevenforestry years, will both attend Illinois State University.

Conboy,because who hasofbeen member of the Mariners ceremony.

The post’s 2020 Memorial Day event was canceled the a COVID-19 pandemic.

This munity program and an Arbor Day observance. for 10 years, and Luedtke, who’s been with forof six years, both attend College of DuPage. year’s observance included a reading of the team names the Postwill 2801 members who have recentlyDean, died. who’s been with the Mariners for 11 years, will attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Villa Park beat That list included World War II veteran Charles “Sid” Bergh, who served as the master of ceremonies I would to help!

Hanover Park annual 372-205Memorial in Saturday’s to improve its season record to 2-4.

TheU.S. Mariners finish their of the post’s Daymeet service for several years. A veteran of the Navy,will Bergh died in eight-meet regular season with this Dale a meet in Roselle July 8.

October 2020.

He was 94 years old.week’s Berghmeet was in theWood post’s lastand surviving World Waron II veteran.

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2024 ANNUAL BUDGET A Public Hearing will be conducted by the Village Board of the Village of Bensenville at the Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, Illinois, commencing at 6:30p.m. on December 12, 2023 to discuss the proposed Annual Budget for the Village

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The proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Office of the Village Clerk, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, Illinois.

Any and all persons wishing to be heard on the Budget should appear at said meeting.

Dated this 30th day of November, 2023 /s/ Nancy Quinn Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Nov. 30, 2023) 447431

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF ADDISON TOWNSHIP

Addison Township hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023 has been made, and that a report of such audit dated 09/26/23 performed by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP has been filed with the County Clerk of Du Page County, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at 401 N. Addison Rd., Addison, IL during regular business hours, 8:00am4:30pm, Monday through Friday except for holidays.

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The summary must be published in the local newspaper.

Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023

will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by November 30 annually.

Individuals wanting to review this form should contact:

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Also by January 15 annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023

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SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2023 Operations & Maintenance

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K; Gregory, Katherine Marie; Groth, Kimberly; Gutierrez, Erica; Gutierrez, Jennifer; Hatfield, Jamie N; Henderson, Kathryn A; Henrichs, Peggy A; Henry, Terra R; Horvath, Kathleen A; Ivancsits, Lisa M; Jajic, Maria V; James, Karissa M; Jaskiewicz, Stephanie M; Jasso, Gloria; Johnson, Elizabeth Callahan; Judd, Bernice; Kaczorowski, Marta; Kardadi, Christine E; Kelly, Kristen L; Kinnear, Kayle K; Kiss, Susan C; Kordik, Jeanne M; Krause, Lauren V; Kyriakopoulos-Rodriguez, Sia M; Lacko, Devin J; Lara, Melanie D; Laureano-Alicea, Eileen; Liss, Kiersten L; Luketin, Jacob; Majewski, Gina; Marszalik, Anne Marie; Martelon, Pille; Mason, Jamie; Matkowski, Caroline F; McGarry, Stephanie; McGuire, Megan E; McKenna, Jerry S; Merz, Kathleen M; Metrou-Koutsoukos, Eleni; Meyer, Carolyn J; Molina, Pamela M; Monreal, Megan; Morris, Bonnie C; Musson, Danielle J; Myers, Carrie A; Nihill, Erin M; Nowak, Alicia Anna; Olson, Anne K; Paladino, Emma Marie; Palczynski, Joanne T; Parker, Brett R; Pasquesi-Somaiya, Alaina J; Pelsor, Ashley S; Peluso, Michelle R; Pereda, Katherine J; Perez, Araceli; Peterson, Megan E; Pierropoulos, Vivian; Pingel, Elizabeth Daily; Piscopo, Maria F; Plett, Jodi L; Pratt, Wendy N; Prendergast, Dana O; Prieboy, Karlene M; Provax III, Robert G; Raz, Amanda M; Reece, Sarah M; Rehder, Danielle C; Reynolds, Patrick M; Rodriguez, Martha; Rossi, Janine M; Rubio, Vanessa; Rupinskas, Tomas A; Ryan, Alice L; Ryan, Kristin N; Saavedra, Cynthia; Saltenberger, Rachael E; Sand, Eliana G; Savaglio, Gabriella; Scala, Carla T; Schad, Jessica J; Schmidt, Alyse L; Scolire, Alexandrea; Seidenfuss, Dena L; Sethness, Jennifer A; Seyller, Laura; Shahid, Rehana M; Shepherd, Maria T; Sobieszek, Patricia A; Soldner, Charles; Steed, Anne Jessica; Steele, Melissa A; Struc, Lisa K; Sullivan, Matthew P; Tankersley, Keith; Tello, Lizeth; Thomas, Stephanie S; Tocknell, Megan Marie; Toika, Cynthia L; Torres, Maria J; Trubich, Kimberly Ann; Trzesniak, Michele L; Tulicki, Malgorzata; Tutskey, Melissa M; Valdez, Melissa; Vasilakos, Christina Marie; Velazquez, Iris W; Velez, Rebecca; Visconti, Giacomo; Wajda, Jacob R; Walsh, Cassidy L; Walsh-Green, Kristin Marie; Weter, Jennifer; Whiteley, Margaret R; Wildman, Amy; Willis, Elyse Katherine; Wlezien, Caitlin J; Zanayed, Jennifer L Salary Range: $90,000 and Over Achtien, Sharon A; Ahart, Kathryn A; Alexander, Erin E; Alvarado, Susana; Bain, Yasmeen M; Bennett, Craig M; Bettini, Carli A; Bognetti, Tamara A; Bonilla, Carolina; Bovey, Lisa D; Brechin, Kelly E; Brokos, Kristine E; Brumbaugh, Michael A; Caposieno, Kelly Ann; Carrera, Alicia L; Carroccio, Jennifer; Chacon Cruz, Miguel A; Coffinbargar, Karen S; D’Alexander, Danelle L; DeFeo, Elizabeth L; Diaz, Janet; Dohman, Kara J; Donoso-Kelly, Karla P; Dorta, Tiffany A; Dower, Rebecca M; Elizondo, Mayra; Ellena-Thomas, Ann M; Enciso, Martin; Evangelista, April A; Fornek, Elizabeth L; Foster, Kimberly A; Gertzfield-Rajcevich, Staci B; Ghidorzi, Denise K; Gromala, Melissa L; Guerrero, Brenda J; Guio, Lina Y; Hahn, Stacy; Heupel, Kimberly A; Hradecky, Marypat O; Hubek, Christine F; Infantino, Donna M; Jamrose, Christopher A; Jensen, Jennifer L; Johnson, Deanna M;

Johnson, Mary Ann; Kaiser, Griselda; Karpman, Keri; Keeley, Timothy J; Kubik, Donna M; Lodhi, Elizabeth E; Lohse, Kimberly Lyn; Machala, Jennifer G; Matthies, Jessica H; Mellin, Lara; Mexicano, Diana; Meyer, Kathleen M; Mihajlovic, Marija; Miller, Amy J; Mullins, Belinda M; Nowak, Karen M; O’Brien, Frances P; Pantaleon, Enrique; Perez, Sherry L; Pintz, Heather L; Polson, Teresa K; Poremba, Jenny; Purse, Kathleen; Pytko, David E; Pytko, Julie R; Ragucci, Susan I; Romero, Maria Del Carmen; Rose, Michele L; Ryburn, Jeff S; Santana, Rosario; Scimeca, Tina D; Sinkule, Maria Del Carmen; Smith, Deborah A; Smogor, David W; Sosa, Yamilette; Stafford, Gale G; Straub, Stephenie L; Sutton, Nicholas; Tucker, Robert D; Underwood, Lawrence; Vaglienty, Veronica; Valdes, Alfredo O; Vavalle, Anna Maria; Vazquez, Raquel; Velez, Gloria I; Villalobos, Cristina F; Walter, Linda J; Weisenborn, Carolyn M; Wojtas, Robert F; Zatarski, Carrie A GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Aguilar, Denys; Aguilar, Perla A; Aiello, Ginamarie; Alecksen, Michelle; Amaro, Claudia; Anweiler-Stanford, Nicole; Arredondo, Gregoria; Ayesh, Wedad; Baig, Rana; Baker, Joana R; Bakhrani, Fatema; Barry, Michele J; Bauers, Kelsy M; Baumgartner, Allison M; Beahan, Linda; Behnke, Carol; Benitez, Yaret; Bezdicek, Michelle P; Boucekkine, Beata; Bravo, Veronica; Bucaro, Giulia; Calderon, Esmeralda; Camaci, Franchesca; Cantu, Imelda Y; Cardona, Ana; Castillo, Iliana; Chairez Rodriguez, Sabina; Colbert, Kristine E; Daleno, Mariella; Dauz, Danica T; DeLaGarza, Sandra A; Delgado, Erika; Diaz, Cristal; Djordjevic, Valentina; Dojutrek, Zofia M; Domin, Nicole Marie; Dourlain, Karen A; Drake, Alissa O; Dunkel, Mary K; Falco, Mary; Fallon, Diane A; Finley, Eric; Garcia Naranjo, Yecika; Garcia, Esperanza; Garcia, Maria; Garcia, Paloma; Garcia, Saira; Gniadek, Tamara; Godinez, Maria; Gonzalez, Guadalupe; Gremo, Nancy M; Hawkins, Michelina; Herion, Nadine Margaret; Hernandez Santana, Maria; Hernandez, Nubia; Hodo, Mirela; Hyna, Samantha; Jacobson, Carol M; Jaimes, Andrea; Jimenez Pina, Mariana; Judd, Marisa A; Kelly, Patricia A; Koncos, Mary M; Kuechler, Ilze; Kwon, Heesung; Lackowski, Cynthia A; Lantz, Megan E; Lanzo, Brittany; Lara Ruiz, Marcela; Leiva De Kehrt, Alba A; Lemus, Maria C; Lopez Castaneda, Victoria; Lopez, Maria Luisa; Magnuson, Karen L; Marinelli, Rosemarie L; Marquez, Maribel; Martinez, Adriana; Martinez, Giselle; Martinez, Irma N; Martinez, Mireya; Martinez, Veronica; Martinez, Yolitzin; Matuszewski, Jeanna Marie; McAfoose, Lilly; Mendiola, Georjina; Mendoza, Gladys J; Michalek, Carey; Miller, Paula L; Mondragon, Sugey; Morales, Samantha; Mueller, Daniel E; Navar, Isamar; Navarrete, Ericka; Nicieja, Monika Z; Nyquist, Scott A; Ocampo, Meredith; Ocampo, Nallely; Ontiveros, Maribel; Ortiz, Kayla I; Padilla, Jackie J; Pagan, Annette; Pajova, Albana; Patel, Anita; Peralta, Maria; Perez, Rosa Linda; Peters, Maddalena; Placencio, Kali Ann; Presa, Ashley; Presa, Paola L; Raimondi, Cynthia; Robles, Irma; Rodriguez Ruiz, Katherine X; Rodriguez Salazar,

Atziri; Rodriguez, Vanessa; Rodriguez, Veronica; Roeglin, Shannie Irene; Roman, Abigail; Ruffolo, Katherine M; Sagastume Oliveros, Maritza; Salerno, Cori A; Sammarco, Vita M; Sanchez, Hilda Y; Sanchez, Maria E; Santillan, Maritza L; Schwarz, Melissa; Simone, Patricia Ann; Suarez Ramos, Melanie; Sulek, Ashley; Swanson, Jennifer L; Tellez, Stacy; Tinajero Monroy, Melany J; Tiske, Molly M; Torres, Manuela; Trejo, Breanna M; Trujillo, Fabiola; Umana, Melvi X; Vardakis, Cathy J; Vassar, Kimberly J; Vazquez Sotelo, Cecilia; Vazquez Sotelo, Maria; Vazquez, Karla; Vazquez, Michelle; Venuti, Maria; Walsh, Sandra J; Watson, Deborah L; Weissgerber, Sara; Wheeler, Michelle S; Wojnicki, Tracy; Zaborowski, Samantha; Zaragoza Aguilar, Ana M Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Angiulo, Jennifer; Avalos, Lorena Y; Cantoral, Jacqueline; Cervantes, Francisca; Chaddick, Harry F; Chavez Rivera, Sandra L; Edwards, Brian; Guerrero, Leticia; Hernandez, Daniel; Jasso, Lucia Dora; Lagunas, Judith; Larkin Jr, John T; Lee, Melisa I; Parrillo, Debora C; Ruiz, Araceli; Santoyo, Daniel; Saucedo, Norma; Saucedo, Veronica; Valencia Vazquez, Maria G; Velasco, Adrian Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Carlson, Martin G; Constantopoulos, Dean S; Cunz, Julie M; Enright, Brian; Galvez, Noemi; Grabowski, Regina R; Kazanecki, Nicole B; Leanos, Irma; Lechuga, Jose; Lopez-Espinal, Lucia; Luna, Cynthia Y; Martinez, Erika; Matwij, Kristie L; Monroy Garnica, Olga; Ocampo, Cindy; Padua, Cristina; Ramos, Veronica S; Schlesser, Patricia M; Sheesley, John P; Silva, Janet; Vega, Jennifer Salary Range: $60,000 and Over Aranki, Jacob U; Bonnema, Jennifer R; Kucko, Michael C; Salzinger, Scott; Stelter, Carolyn M; Winker, Tyler D Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

Person, Firm Aggregate or Corporation Amount ACR 2,500.00 Floyd Consulting Inc 2,500.00 Metropolitan Family Services DuPage 2,500.00 Rush Neurobehavioral Center (RNBC) 2,500.00 Indian Trail PTA 2,530.00 Nearpod, Inc 2,600.00 Tobii Dynavox LLC 2,630.33 Barnes & Noble, Inc 2,672.50 Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health 2,680.00 Edgerton & Edgerton 2,738.47 Inter-State Studio 2,756.05 Tumbleweed Press Inc 2,800.00 West Music Co 2,800.83 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc 2,804.28 Graphic Promotions, Inc 2,840.00 Breezin’ Thru Inc 2,850.00 Royal Pipe & Supply Co 2,880.52 Janet Diaz 2,952.36 BHFX Imaging LLC 2,972.50 Amplified IT LLC 3,000.00 Creative Mathematics 3,000.00 Security Voice, Inc 3,080.00 Will Enterprises 3,081.85 C.A. Short Co 3,134.74 Read Naturally, Inc 3,135.00 Child 1st Publications, LLC 3,240.64 Postmaster 3,245.00 Foundation Building Materials

(FBM) 3,289.60 SportsSmart 3,429.72 Edward Stauber Wholesale Hardware 3,547.00 Estrellita, Inc 3,570.45 Lifetouch N.S.S. 3,643.55 Literacy Resources LLC 3,693.09 Texthelp Inc 3,900.00 BSN Sports 3,951.38 World Book, Inc 4,059.80 DiNatale Construction 4,080.00 Triple A Overhead Door, Inc 4,088.03 Pearson Ed/Savvas 4,219.64 Scholastic Book Fairs 4,241.93 N2Y, LLC (News-2-You) 4,287.39 Ottosen DiNolfo 4,291.00 United Graphics & Mailing Group 4,296.00 Otis Elevator Company 4,326.48 Illinois Association of School Admi 4,331.21 Metro Prep 4,408.57 Committee for Children 4,468.00 Dr. Jose’ Medina, Educational Solut 4,500.00 Village of Addison 4,616.96 Sherwin Williams Co, The 4,628.72 Candor Health Education 4,650.00 Social Thinking 4,720.73 Math Teachers Press, Inc 4,833.70 LEND 4,900.00 Brokers’ Risk Claim Fund 5,000.00 EdClub Inc 5,037.00 HIGH-5 PRINTWEAR 5,116.25 Ciosek Tree Service 5,150.00 Oak Brook Mechanical 5,209.83 Services, Inc Diligent Corp 5,400.00 Yolanda P Vivanco 5,512.50 Villa Park Office Equipment 5,643.00 Intrado Interactive Services Corp 5,662.13 Mittera Group 5,670.00 Nicor Gas 5,757.91 WeVideo Inc 5,785.65 Fence Connection, Inc 5,850.00 SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC 5,894.95 WZC Networking, LLC 5,976.94 Verizon Wireless 5,988.09 806 Technologies, Inc 6,000.00 PMA Securities LLC 6,019.40 Shred-It c/o Stericycle, Inc 6,072.45 School Datebooks, Inc 6,102.59 Research Institute for Learning & D 6,150.00 Summit K12 Holdings, Inc. 6,267.50 John Neri Construction Co, Inc 6,270.00 SchoolMint Inc 6,275.00 Xpert Fit Customized Lighting Solut 6,442.73 Ingstrup Pavement Maintenance Inc 6,514.00 Illinois Principals Assoc (IPA) 6,617.65 Savvas Learning Company LLC 6,642.23 Moby Max, LLC 6,662.00 Screencastify, LLC 6,750.00 Illinois Resource Center 6,900.00 Telesolutions Consultants LLC 6,900.00 Marilyn O Marshall, Chapter 13 Trus 7,012.50 Krage’s Servicenter 7,034.25 Kathleen Purse 7,130.00 Evan-Moor Educational 7,199.92 Publishers Tyler Technologies Inc 7,243.94 NCS Pearson Inc 7,317.64 Wild Goose Chase, Inc 7,410.00 Menards 7,415.93 Nardi’s Tower Of Pizza 7,476.00 Norcomm Public Safety Comm., Inc. 7,560.00 Illuminate Education, Inc 7,717.50 Trebron Company, Inc 7,770.00 Edlio LLC 7,800.00 Mindsight 7,981.71 United States Postal Service 8,000.00 Rieke Office Interiors 8,148.00 Tools for Schools, Inc 8,250.00 IASA DuPage Division 8,325.00 LYDIA S. MEYER, Chapter 13 Trustee 8,452.50 Applied Communications Group 8,469.30 Hodge Products Inc 8,782.88 Incident IQ, LLC 8,902.00 Exxonmobil 8,916.87 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP 8,975.00 Teachers’ Retirement System 9,257.95 ACS Filters & Service 9,263.50 Pear Deck, Inc 9,350.00 Glenn Stearns Chapter 13 Trustee 9,570.00 BluePoint Alert Solutions, LLC 9,942.00 See Notices on next page

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Insuranc 277,250.00 Metropolitan Family Services 36-216 336,772.79 Peoples National Bank of Kewanee 409,157.47 NextEra Energy Services 424,370.81 NDSEC (No DuPage Sp Ed Coop) 510,914.50 IMRF 522,105.56 THIS 547,988.55 Legat Architects 604,778.14 Krueger International, Inc (KI) 617,696.61 First Student, Inc 704,158.02 Matrix Trust Company 745,063.89 Northwest Contractors, Inc 806,028.66 CDW Government, Inc 874,072.12 Fifth Third Bank 939,718.50 Arbor Management Inc 1,027,122.88 ABM 1,205,645.19 Illinois Department Of Revenue 1,230,761.92 Septran Student Transportation 1,419,135.36 Amalgamated Bank Of Chicago 1,905,112.50 Teachers’ Retirement System Of 2,270,503.14 Internal Revenue Service 3,897,527.01 Educational Benefit Cooperative 4,103,698.96 International Contractors, Inc 6,222,351.76

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Willowbrook High School senior Alexander Perry is his school’s recipient of the 88’s Best award for the month of October. Perry, who is a resident of Lombard, was recognized during the District 88 Board of Education’s Oct. 30 meeting. He is pictured (right) at that meeting with Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause (left). The 88’s Best award recognizes students for their achievements in and out of the classroom. The award recognizes nine Willowbrook students and nine Addison Trail students each school year. Krause read comments from some of Perry’s teachers during the Oct. 30 board meeting. Those teachers described Perry as an academically gifted and hard-working student who is very helpful and caring. Perry is an inductee of several honor societies, including the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, the Math Honor Society and Willowbrook’s social studies honor society—Civitas. He is an Illinois State Scholar, and he has been named to Willowbrook’s Distinction Honor Roll each semester of his high school career. Perry is a four-year member of the school’s math team. He’s also a member of Willowbrook’s boys cross-country team. Perry is considering which school he will attend after he graduates from Willowbrook. He is planning to pursue a career in business.

Continued from previous page Newsela, Inc 10,000.00 Revtrak, Inc 10,458.56 Fox Valley Fire & Safety Co 10,485.15 Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc 10,638.30 GHA Technologies Inc 10,707.00 AMSCO Engineering Inc 10,750.00 Scholastic Teacher Store 10,783.92 KD Landscape 10,900.00 Scholastic Inc 10,948.97 White Glove Sanitation & Chemicals 11,000.00 Board Of Education District #4 11,050.00 Dude Solutions, Inc 11,503.35 Graybar Electric Co 11,627.50 Raptor Technologies LLC 11,905.00 TriMark Marlinn, LLC 12,040.00 TeachTown, Inc 13,470.00 Smekens Education Solutions, Inc 13,582.08 Service Express Inc 13,867.29 Jenny & John’s Embroidery 14,014.97 Remind101, Inc 14,256.15 AlphaGraphics 14,564.05 Benchmark Education Co, LLC 14,632.50 Commercial Pest Management, Inc 15,310.00 Quinlan & Fabish Music Co 15,463.42 Quadient, Inc 15,672.68 Hire-Nelson Company, Inc 15,840.00 AAA American Glass 15,937.00 & Mirror Inc Aperture Education, LLC 15,950.00 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 16,177.40 DuPage Security Solutions, Inc 16,415.16 Addison School District 4 16,471.98

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