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Village distributes more than 2,000 toys to Bensenville families Drive-thru pick-up assures safety at 51st annual event

On Saturday, Dec. 4, village staff, elected officials, and their families distributed more than 2,000 brand new toys to Bensenville families in need as part of their annual toy drive. With safety remaining a top priority, distribution took place at the Bensenville Public Works facility in a drive-thru format. This is the Village’s

51st annual toy drive. {See photo inside this issue.)

Collections for the event began in the fall and provided funds to purchase brand-new toys for Bensenville families. Donations were made online through the Bensenville Community Foundation website and at Village Hall. The Village works closely with

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Bensenville School District 2 to invite families into the program. Bags full of toys were prepared earlier in the week

by Village staff and safely placed in the family’s vehicles during the event.

“The Toy Drive is an important tradition to the Village of Bensenville,” said Village President Frank DeSimone. “Through donations from

the community and the hard work of volunteers, we can ensure that every child in Bensenville is able to smile this holiday season. Personally, being able to participate in this event every year reiterates the old saying, ‘It’s better to give than to receive.’”

The Village especially thanks Century Metal Spinning, Larry Roesch

Volkswagen, Victory Auto Wreckers, the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce, DuKane Chapter of ABATE, and the Teamster Horsemen Chapter 25 for their substantial donations towards this initiative. Tax-deductible donations for next year’s toy drive can be made online by visiting: www. bensenvillefoundation.org.

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The Castellan family adopted a snowman and decorated it at the Bensenville Park District’s Dec. 4 Farmside Christmas, attended by nearly 500 people. There were carolers singing, reindeer to pet and the lights were lit on the Christmas tree. The farm, located at 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, will be decorated for the holidays through the month of December.

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“Thank you for your support of District 88.” fund in Dr. Helton’s name.

With District 88 Pride, * To view events in honor of the late DisJean Barbanente, Ed.D. trict 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton, go District 88 Superintendent to www.dupage88.net/ScottHelton. This link

He was incredibly ingrained in the District 88 community and helped build positive futures for countless students through his contributions to public education and coaching football, wrestling and track.

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“Having worked alongside Scott for nearly 20 years, I know he would be extremely proud of how our staff, students, parents, guardians, community members and Board of Education members have come together and continue to support one another. At the heart of every decision I make is Scott’s student-centered mindset and I am honored and privileged to maintain and build upon his legacy of passionate, caring, courageous leadership and service to District 88 and beyond.

“The tremendous mark Scott left on the education community at the local, state and national levels will be felt for years to come and will live on in every student and educator whose

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Jean Barbanente, Ed.D., Superintendent of School District 88 issued the following statement in memory of District 88’s Superintendent, the late Dr. Scott Helton (Aug. 13, 1962 – Dec. 10, 2020).

“It is hard to believe that Dec. 10 marked one year since the passing of District 88’s beloved Superintendent, the late Dr. Scott Helton.

“It has been a challenging year, filled with obstacles, adversities and trying to under- Dr. Scott J. Helton stand situations we nevD88 er imagined we would Superintendent face. But through it Aug. 13, 1962 – all, one thing remains Dec. 10, 2020 certain and clear – our desire and passion to continue Scott’s legacy.

Scott was larger than life, and it is difficult to summarize his impact. When envisioning the characteristics of an ideal Superintendent, the following attributes come to mind: Someone who will advocate for all students – even when what’s right might not be what’s popular; someone who connects with stakeholders; and someone who champions moving education and student success forward. Scott embodied all of those qualities – and more.

“Scott had more than 33 years of experience in education and served in a variety of capacities, including as Principal of Addison Trail for 11 years and as Superintendent of District 88 since 2012. He was incredibly ingrained in the District 88 community and helped build positive futures for countless students through his contributions to public education and coaching football, wrestling and track. He was laser focused on making sure we connected with and cared for each child and family in the district and took the time to build trust and genuine relationships. Scott could always be found at community events, athletic competitions, theatre and music performances and student recognition ceremonies – anywhere where he could celebrate our pupils.

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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.

Dec. 8, 11:31 a.m. near W. Green St. and S. Mason St., an officer observed that an unknown suspect was following him. This case is under investigation. BEPC2101044.

Dec. 8, 11:46 a.m. in the 500 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported being bitten by a dog when

entering an apartment. This case is under investigation. BEPC2101045 Dec. 8, 9:14 p.m. in the 200 block of Sivert Court, a complainant reported battery by a known suspect.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2101047 Dec. 7, 9:05 a.m. in the 800 block of Brentwood, a 49-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery. BEPC2101039.

Dec. 7, 4:16 p.m. in the 600 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported his catalytic converter was found to be missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2101041 Dec. 7, 6:52 p.m. in the 600 block of S. York Road, a complainant stated a known subject forced entry into his apartment and threatened him.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2101042 Dec. 7, 9:41 p.m. in the 1-100 E NOTICE block of Belmont Avenue, a comCERTIFICATE NO. 78474 was filed in plainant reported battery by a known the office of the County Clerk of DuPage

LEGAL NOTICES

County on NOVEMBER 29, 2021 wherein the business firm of TRAVELMANIA, 17W121 CENTER STREET, BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Ewelina Tyszkiewicz, 17W109 Washington St, Bensenville, IL 60106.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 29TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2021.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in the Bensenville Independent Dec. 9, 16 & 23, 2021) 409058

suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2101043 Dec. 6, 2021, 9:10 a.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported her catalytic converter was missing from her vehicle.

This case is under investigations.

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Dec. 6, 1:33 p.m. in the 600 block of Mc Lean Avenue, a complainant reported theft from an online social media site with monetary loss.

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Dec. 5, 7:43 a.m. in the 100 block of Gerry Steven Court, Eri Lopez-Alva, 24, was arrested for failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County.

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Dec. 5, 11:47 a.m. in the 200 block of Tioga Avenue, Jhoan Funes-Velasquez, 20, was cited for unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver.

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Dec. 5, 5:55 p.m. in the 100 block of E. Washington St., a complainant

reported her mother was struck by an unknown suspect and was unable to specify the date and the location of the incident. This case is under investigation. BEPC2101031.

Dec. 5, 6:43 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported he was threatened by an unknown suspect who stated he had a gun. This case is under investigation. BEPC2101030.

Dec. 5, 9:58 p.m. in the 1100 block of W. Irving Park Road, Manuel G. Lopez-Lopez, 39, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, no valid driver’s license and no insurance, and issued other traffic violations. BEPC2101033.

Dec. 4, 3:12 a.m. near S. Center St. and Memorial Road, Belman G. Lopez-Zacharias, 32, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, transportation or possession of open alcohol by the driver and issued traffic violations. BEPC2101025.

Bensenville Park District offers gift ideas for area residents Looking for a gift for that hard-toshop-for person in your life? Well, the Bensenville Park District may have just what you’re looking for.

The district is making it easy with several options to choose from.

Gift certificates for various park district programs are available for purchase at the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC), 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville. Gift certificates are available in any denomination and can be used toward park district programs such as summer camps, sports

leagues, art or music classes, dance programs or park-district-sponsored trips and memberships.

Give the gift of fitness this season.

Purchase a one-year Wood Street Fitness Center membership and save 15 percent—just $153 for a resident.

Or purchase by the month starting at $15 per month ($18 non-resident)— that’s $45 for three months. Wood Street Fitness offers top-of-the-line fitness equipment and classes for strength and cardio training in a safe, socially-distanced environment.

Masks are required.

Looking for something for the golfer in your life? White Pines Golf Club offers numerous options, including apparel and merchandise from the pro shop. Now through Jan. 31, 2022, all golf bags are on sale for 30 percent off. Know someone who wants to learn to play? Golf lessons make a great gift as well! Gift cards are also available for purchase at the pro shop, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville, or online, WhitePinesGolf. com.

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COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase locally The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is urging residents to continue to take action to protect themselves and the community against the spread of COVID-19. This is the result of significant increases in COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations in DuPage County, and across the U.S. As of Dec. 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 3,351 COVID-19 cases in DuPage County over the last 7 days, which represents an increase of 126 percent from the previous week.

There were also 190 individuals hospitalized in DuPage County related to COVID-19 illness, which represents a 52 percent increase (or 65 additional patients) since Nov. 30. Positivity rates have also been steadily rising and are now at 6.26 percent.

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise, DCHD is reminding residents that there are simple, practical steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, co-workers, and friends.

Get vaccinated and boosted, wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask when you are in indoor public places—especially in crowded places and poorly ventilated spaces, and get tested to minimize chances you’ll be the one bringing COVID-19 to a gathering.

According to the latest CDC COVID-19 vaccination data, 70 percent of eligible residents over 12 years old in DuPage County have been fully vaccinated and 78 percent of the total population has received at least one dose.

All three COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized in the U.S. continue to be effective in reducing the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, including protection against the Delta variant which continues to be the main variant currently circulating.

However, the protection provided by many vaccines can wane over time and

Villa Park Library events

Editor’s note: Unless otherwise indicated, information on each of the following events and programs can be found by visiting the library’s website at vppl.info or by calling 630-834-1164.

Saturday, Dec. 18 In-person Marvelous Mornings story times return to Library Marvelous Mornings story times are back in-person at the Villa Park Public Library. Young children of all ages and their adults are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and activities, including a “make and take” project to enjoy together. The Dec. 18 session will be held at 11 a.m. Sessions will be held in person at the library.

Masks are required. Registration is also required.

Thursday, Dec. 22 Library hosting holiday matinee The Villa Park Public Library will hold a holiday matinee for children of all ages at 1 p.m. Registration is not required. Face masks are required to enter the library by all individuals over age 2 who can medically tolerate it, regardless of vaccination status.

individuals 18 years and older should get a booster shot 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine.

Any of the three authorized COVID-19 vaccines can be used for the booster dose.

On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization named and classified the Omicron variant as a Variant of Concern. On Dec. 1, the first case of Omicron was identified in the United States and as of Dec. 8 there were cases in 19 states, including Illinois.

DuPage County Health Department Executive Director Karen Ayala shared, “while much remains unknown about the severity, transmissibility, and impact on immunity with the Omicron variant, we do know what works— masking, distancing, getting vaccinated including getting a booster and getting tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19.”

According to DuPage County COVID-19 dashboard graphs reflecting cases by vaccination status and severity, over 97 percent of hospitalized and deceased COVID-19 cases between mid-December 2020 to the end of November 2021 occurred in persons not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

These prevention strategies are widely available and increasingly important as the holiday season approaches.

Ayala stressed “it is important to make sure everyone is doing their part in protecting their health and the health of those they are celebrating with this holiday season.”

For more information on celebrating safely, visit the Illinois Department of Health for holiday season safety tips.

CDC has also provided updated guidance on improving ventilation in your home.

For more information on COVID-19 in DuPage County, visit www.dupage-

health.org/covid19. \Anyone age 5 or older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and can find an appointment by going to www.vaccines.gov, contacting their pharmacy or primary care physician or by visiting www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.

Individuals seeking a COVID-19 vaccine from the Health Department must register first at www.dupagehealth.org/COVID19Vaccine. For registration or scheduling assistance, call 630-682-7400.

No-cost testing remains available.

For more information on testing locations visit www.dupagehealth.org/ covid19testing.

For general questions about COVID-19 and Illinois’ response and guidance, call 1-800-880-3931 or email DPH.SICK.@ILLINOIS.GOV.

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Asset Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Keith Savage; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH000261 NON-RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/17/2021, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on January 13, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 22 IN HOME ADDITION TO ADDISON, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 15, 1926 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 215640, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-28-426-014 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 South Yale Avenue Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court

file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-21-00553.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78476 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 3, 2021 wherein the business firm of BRIGHT BLUE SEEDS, 206 W. ADAMS STREET, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 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: Tracy M. Vroman, 206 W. Adams Street, Villa Park, IL 60181.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 3RD day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2021.

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

pear warrant out of DuPage County in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at 5:27 p.m.

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Ardmore reported at 6:27 p.m. that a subject was peeking into a residence through an exterior window. A citation was issued.

Dec. 1 Theft was reported in the 1800 block Addison of Ovaltine at 6:51 p.m. A complainant Editor’s note: There were no re- reported that an unknown subject stole ports submitted by the Addison Police a package that was delivered at the Department last week. front door.

Villa Park Dec. 4 A complainant reported that a subject was causing a disturbance in a bar in the 300 block of E. Kenilworth at 1:45 p.m.

Dec. 3 A complainant in the 1100 block of S. Euclid reported at 10:41 a.m. that an unknown subject damaged decorations and stole an electrical cord from their front yard.

A complainant in the 100 block of N. Harvard reported at 11:14 p.m. that an unknown subject squired mustard onto their vehicle while the vehicle was parked on the driveway.

Nov. 30 A complainant in the 300 block of W. Division reported at 7:53 a.m. that an unknown subject shattered the driver’s side window with an unknown object while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot.

Nov. 29 A complainant in the 1-100 block of N. Addison reported at 10:07 a.m. that a subject is harassing them and gained access to one of their accounts.

Nov. 28 Theft was reported at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North at 6:02 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown subject stole a cellphone that was left Dec. 2 behind in an unsecure vehicle.

Police said Adam Tarr, 32, of LomA complainant in the 300 block of bard, was arrested on a failure to ap- W. High Ridge reported at 12:32 p.m.

A complainant reported that an unknown suspect broke the stop sign pole and spray-painted the roadway.

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Department will take part in holiday enforcement effort from Dec. 17 through Jan. 3

The Villa Park Police Department recently announced it will participate in a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign that will include increased traffic patrols.

The holiday enforcement effort, which will run from Dec. 17 through Jan. 3, is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

“Driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can have catastrophic consequences

and is illegal in every state,” said Villa Park Sgt. James Cihak. “Not only do you put yourself at risk, but the lives of others as well.”

If your holiday celebration will involve alcohol or other impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home and remember to buckle up—it’s your best defense against an impaired driver.

Keep the following tips in mind to help ensure a safe and joyful holiday season: • Before you head to the par-

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• If available, use your community’s sober ride program.

• If you see an impaired driver on the road, pull over and call local law enforcement.

• Do you have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take your friend’s keys and help him or her get home safely.

• Always buckle up.

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JUNIOR, ADDISON TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, the Addison Trail Art Department hosted its annual Senior Art Show.

The exhibit featured pieces in various media such as photography, 2-D and 3-D and was displayed in the school’s Commons area (pictured at right). All seniors were invited to participate and showcase their artwork.

“Students don’t need to be enrolled in an art class in order to make

a submission,” said Maria Ramon, Addison Trail art teacher. “Everybody has an opportunity to display their artwork for the school.”

Because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, last year’s art shows were hosted virtually, and students submitted their entries online. That online option worked well and was implemented again this year.

“Although COVID-19 prevented the in-person show last year, I think that time at home allowed for more

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practice and creativity,” Ramon said.

Typically, pieces in the show are eligible to receive ribbons in various categories such as Best of Show, Judge’s Choice, Principal’s Choice and People’s Choice. Because of COVID-19, this aspect was excluded from the Senior Art Show. The school hopes to include the judging aspect again during the next art showing, which is open to all students and will take place from April 26 to 29, 2022.

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Addison Trail senior Eliseo Venuti (left) was named Student of the Month for November by the DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES). Pictured with him is Steven Cervenka, HVAC/Residential Wiring Program instructor at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD), who nominated Venuti for the honor.

Addison Trail senior named DAOES Student of the Month During its Nov. 18 meeting, the DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES) named Addison Trail senior Eliseo Venuti as the system’s Student of the Month for November.

Pupils are honored with Student of the Month recognition based on citizenship, attitude, leadership, motivation and academics. Venuti was nominated by Steven Cervenka (pictured at right), HVAC/Residential Wiring Program instructor at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD). Venuti was honored during the Nov. 18 DAOES Board of Directors meeting and was awarded a plaque for his accomplishments.

Although Venuti has the opportunity to join his family’s restaurant business, his plans for the future include a career in the electrical, pipefitter or sheet metal union trades. “(Venuti) is a student who possesses a rare combination of exceptional talent, a willingness to learn and an optimistic personality,” Cervenka said. “He enjoys working in the shop on projects with his peers or tackling complex tasks on his own. (Venuti) constantly challenges himself to improve upon his skills to better prepare him for his future in the trades.”

For more information about DAOES, go to https://www.tcdupage.org/domain/147.

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Pictured are art submissions from the Addison Trail seniors.

Pritzker touts infrastructure funding in southern Illinois stops State also announces water bill shutoff avoidance funding

By Jerry Nowicki

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. JB Pritzker continues to make frequent stops across the state to tout one of the marquee policy accomplishments of his first year in office and its ongoing benefits to Illinois communities.

That is the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois capital infrastructure plan, and on Dec. 8 he made multiple stops in southern Illinois to publicize the projects made possible by the bipartisan-approved infrastructure package.

The governor appeared at the Benton Municipal Airport with area Republican lawmakers and Illinois Department of Transportation officials last week to promote a widening of Interstate 57 in the southern Illinois

region.

He was accompanied by Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, and Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton.

“This is an example of good bipartisanship work between both the federal and state government,” Fowler said. “By investing in Illinois infrastructure, we are investing in jobs. We’re investing in our local economy, which will continue to put southern Illinois on the map for many years to come.”

About $268 million from the $33.2 billion in transportation-related expenditures in the Rebuild Illinois plan will go toward I-57 reconstruction or improvements, according to the governor’s office. Next month, work will begin on a $67.6 million project to expand nine miles of I-57

from four to six lanes from north of Illinois 149 to south of Illinois 154.

The project will install a median barrier, resurface existing lanes, update guardrails and add rumble strips.

It also includes bridge replacement over the Big Muddy River. The project is expected to conclude in 2025.

Another $164 million in future years of the Rebuild Illinois plan would fund an expansion of the interstate to Mount Vernon, as well as bridge replacements at Marcum Branch, Gun Creek and Dodds Creek. It would also include reconstruction of the interchange of I-57, I-64 and Illinois 15.

Pritzker also highlighted another $28.4 million in motor fuel tax

See INFRASTRUCTURE, Page 14

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Musicians named All-State

Pictured are John Pinns (left) and Fernando Padua III, two Addison Trail students who have been named as All-State Musicians by the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA). They will participate in the Illinois Music Education Conference, which will take place in January at Peoria Civic Center. Padua applied and was accepted to be part of the Future Music Educators Seminar, which is meant for students who plan to pursue a career in music education.

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Freshmen boys basketball team wins TC tournament

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A huge Bison congratulations to the Fenton freshmen boys basketball team for nament and bringing home the championship on Saturday, Nov. 27. Coaches Esposito opening their season with three straight wins in the Timothy Christian Basketball Tour- and Grant say it was “a great team effort.”

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From this lofty view, nearly 200 bags full of toys can be seen lined up at the Bensenville Public Works garage, where parents came to collect them for the holiday season. To keep safety a top priority, parents were able to drive through the garage to pick up the toys and gifts.

headed to southern Illinois counties for infrastructure projects, along with $33.5 earmarked to municipalities in the IDOT District 9 territory, which includes Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White and Williamson counties.

The Rebuild Illinois plan was largely funded through a 2019 bill that doubled the motor fuel tax to 38 cents, a rate that now goes up annually at the inflation rate. The measure also increased several fees motorists pay to the secretary of state, including registration fees.

Rebuild Illinois also has a vertical infrastructure component to fund construction and improvements on state buildings. Those projects are funded through revenues resulting from a massive 2019 gambling expansion and an increase to taxes on cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

Also last week, Pritzker visited Carterville in Williamson County for groundbreaking at the future site of the Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort. The site would have a casino, 116-room hotel, event center, multiple restaurants and other attractions.

That site has been in operation since 2008 and is home to a vineyard and other entertainment and event venues.

“Walker’s Bluff was already a popular attraction, bringing in tourists and business meetings from across the region,” Pritzker said. “Now with the addition of hundreds of slot machines and game tables, and an on-site hotel, this expansion will bring in even more visitors to take advantage of the beauty and hospitality of southern Illinois.”

State tax revenue derived from the casino, as well the legalization of sports gambling and other new casinos, will go toward the state’s building infrastructure plan.

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Wastewater funding Pritzker also made a stop in Alto Pass in Union County, announcing $16.8 million in funds will be released to five communities throughout the state through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Unsewered Communities Construction Grant Program.

Rebuild Illinois included $100 million for sewer projects across the state over the next five years. Alto Pass will receive $4.4 million in state funding for infrastructure replacement.

Other grants include $2.2 million to the city of Freeport in Stephenson County to provide sewer service in a subdivision currently utilizing private septic systems; $5 million for the village of Westfield in Clark County to construct a wastewater treatment plant; and $2.2 million in the city of East Dubuque in Jo Daviess County to extend the sanitary sewer to 84 residences that are currently on private systems.

The Northern Moraine Water Reclamation District and the village of Holiday Hills in McHenry County will receive $3.5 million for the first phase of the extension of sanitary sewer service to 276 single-family residences in Holiday Hills and 29 homes in in another subdivision.

Applications are available online now through August 2023, or whenever funds are exhausted. Eligible Illinoisans must be at or below 200 percent of the poverty level, meaning a family of four would have a combined income of $54,000 or less.

More than $200 million in Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program funding remains available as well, according to the governor’s office. More information is available at Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s website, helpillinoisfamilies.com, or by calling 1-833711-0374.

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Peril at the top of Illinois GOP ticket

By Jim Nowlan Candidates for one elective office can affect the outcomes for others on the same party ticket.

For example, an unattractive or goofy candidate at the top of the ticket can depress turnout of the party faithful, thus depriving all candidates down the ballot of their votes. That is what scares the dickens out of Illinois Republican Party leaders, who appear thus far impotent to do anything about such possibilities.

At the top of the 2022 ballot in Illinois is the office of U.S. senator, held by Democrat Tammy Duckworth, who seeks re-election. As I have written elsewhere, who would want to run against an unobjectionable woman who had her legs blown off while piloting an Army helicop-

ter in Iraq, defending her country?

I have not heard of any credible types who are willing, most likely, to fall on their swords in a race against Sen. Duckworth. This increases the chances that a nut case could file petitions and become the GOP nominee. It has happened before. In 1986, Illinois Democrats nominated two unknown radicals with good ballot names (Janice Hart and Mark Fairchild) to the state ticket, which assured the defeat of former U.S. Senator Adlai Stevenson in his bid for governor.

Next on the ballot is governor.

The incumbent JB Pritzker has more money than Croesus, and is willing to spend it to be reelected.

At this time, there are four GOP candidates: • Darren Bailey, a folksy, very conservative downstate, anti-vax lawmaker who has the passionate support of the important home school and Christian school net-

work, probably more effective than any GOP network.

• Successful, suburban businessman Gary Rabine (last name pronounced with two “long” vowels), a Trump supporter.

• Paul Schimpf, a retired Marine JAG officer and former state senator from the Metro East St. Louis region, and • Jesse Sullivan, a 35-year-old, telegenic All-American sort who has made some money in the Silicon Valley, yet trumpets his roots, home and family in picturesque rural Petersburg.

At present, Bailey appears far ahead of the other three, yet the primary isn’t until late June. I see quite a few Bailey yard signs in my travels around central Illinois. Yard signs spread across downstate are a decent indicator of a strong network of supporters, good organization, and the potential to raise some money.

Update on the Omicron variant and my global vaccination efforts

By Raja Krishnamoorthji As we continue to track outbreaks of the Omicron COVID-19 variant across the world and learn more about its risks, the importance of Americans getting vaccinated is more evident than ever.

As I recently told Crain’s Chicago Business, to truly end this pandemic it is not enough to achieve widespread vaccination here in the United States.

This pandemic only ends when it ends everywhere.

As first demonstrated by the Delta variant and now Omicron, which was first identified in South Africa, so long as the Coronavirus can spread anywhere, the potential for new variants is a danger to everyone everywhere.

New threats will continue to arise as long as global and domestic vaccination efforts fail to achieve widespread inoculation.

That’s why I introduced the Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate (NOVID) Act earlier this year to ensure that the United States would lead the way in a global vaccination program to end this pandemic. I’m continuing to work with President Biden and my colleagues in

Congress to expand our vaccination efforts to end the pandemic not just here at home, but across the world.

Cure SMA’s ‘Hope on the Hill’ event I was honored to attend the recent “Hope on the Hill” event hosted by Cure SMA—an organization based in my district—to raise awareness about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular degenerative disease. Cure SMA has already led tremendous progress in its mission. Today, 38 states, including Illinois, screen for SMA, covering nearly 85 percent of all babies born in this country.

I am committed to Cure SMA’s mission. This past summer, I was happy that the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation that I cosponsored, the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 482).

This bill helps provide resources and technical assistance to state newborn screening programs and labs.

I was also pleased to cosponsor the Better Care Better Jobs Act (H.R. 4131) to provide more funding for home care and community-based services, which individuals with SMA rely on to help them daily. I’m happy to announce that portions of H.R. 4131 were included in

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the Build Back Better Act that was passed in the House in November.

My bicameral letter to the Department of Education on student voter registration Last week, I partnered with Sen. Cory Booker in leading a letter to the U.S. Department of Education with more than two dozen members of Congress to call for improved student voter registration programs from institutions of higher education.

The Higher Education Act requires that any institute of higher education that receives federal financial aid funds distribute voter registration materials.

Our letter requests that voter registration information distributed by universities reflect the current voter registration information, including online registration and registration deadlines, and that universities adopt best practices for notifying students of deadlines.

Our democracy is based on the foundation of equal access and full participation in our electoral system, including from young people. We need to ensure that voter registration is a clear and accessible process for college students, many of whom are first-time voters. The Department of Education should make every effort to facilitate student voter registration.

My insider lobbyist, legislator and political junkie friends say the only type who has a chance against Pritzker is one who can appeal to women in the suburbs. In 2018, the 6½ suburban counties around Chicago cast a total of 2.1 million votes; those in the 95 counties “downstate” cast 1.5 million. Surveys report that college-educated women, though not enthusiastic about abortion, strongly oppose (around 75 percent; various polls) overturning Roe v Wade, as a women’s rights issue. The four GOP aspirants are all pro-life.

And then there is the matter of money to go up against “Croesus,” who spent $175 million of his own moolah to win the top state office in 2018. The state GOP lacks two nickels to rub together. So, all political junkie eyes are on billionaire Ken Griffin, who has more money than even Croesus, and who has declared he will spend it to beat the guv.

But Griffin’s political people have found no candidate as yet. I am told Griffin prefers newcomers to old politicians.

I think the ideal GOP candidate would be a credible, law-and-order prosecutor (think Jim Thompson in the 1970s), because law and order will be a leading issue in 2022. Suburbanites are scared witless by the violence in the city.

Lacking such, or a consolidation

of Sullivan, Schimpf, Rabine into one candidacy, Bailey wins the primary, at least as of right now. But in the November general election, Bailey would likely be the darling of downstate, while falling flat in the ’burbs, winning an enthusiastic 40 percent of the total vote.

So, a possible doofus at the top, with Bailey just below, could spell disaster for other races down the long ballot, because of depressed GOP turnout. For example, I have an interest in two important Illinois Supreme Court races, located in mostly suburban districts. But voters do not go to the polls, or not, because of unknown Supreme Court candidates.

Thus, these competitive races, found at the very bottom of the ticket, could be determined at the top of the ballot.

Illinois GOP leaders should get on their knees to top-drawer citizens who might be willing, out of a sense of noblesse oblige, to take on a likely losing U.S. Senate race, and hope that a candidate who can appeal in the suburbs will emerge from the gubernatorial primary.

Jim Nowlan is a former state legislator and aide to three Illinois governors. A retired professor of American politics, he writes a newspaper column on Understanding Illinois.

REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Asset Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Keith Savage; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH000261 NON-RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/17/2021, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on January 13, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-28-426-014 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 South Yale Avenue Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-21-00553.

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