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Holiday concert returns to Hammerschmidt

Pictured is the Elmhurst University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble at last This year’s event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. The concert is free and year’s annual Holiday Concert in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the university campus. open to the public. Story on page 8.

Bensenville celebrates festive holiday train event DeSimone accepts $10,000 for local food pantry

The Village of Bensenville was once again filled with holiday cheer on Saturday, Nov. 25, as the CPKC 25th Anniversary Holiday Train made its annual stop in downtown Bensenville. The festive event, held along Metra’s Milwaukee District North rail line featured live performances by musical artists Kiesza and Seaforth on the specially designed train car stage.

Graciously, Village President

Frank DeSimone accepted a generous $10,000 donation on behalf of the Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry. This significant contribution will play a crucial role in restocking the food pantry, which has experienced increased demand due to rising food prices.

The Holiday Train event drew a crowd, with more than 3,000 people in attendance. Notably, attendees traveled from out of state, in-

cluding Wisconsin and Indiana, to be part of this special occasion. The Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry also received walk-up donations from residents and visitors, further showcasing the spirit of generosity and unity.

“We are immensely grateful to the Holiday Train for bringing the joy of the holiday season to

Bensenville and for their generous donation to our food pantry,” said Village President DeSimone. “This event not only provided a memorable experience for our community but also contributed to a meaningful cause, helping us support those in need.”

The Village of Bensenville expresses its appreciation to the

railroad, Kiesza, Seaforth, and all attendees for making this annual holiday event a resounding success.

The shared spirit of giving and community engagement exemplifies the respectfully compassionate values that define Bensenville.

To learn more about the Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry or to make a donation, visit bwdfp.org.

Farmside Christmas at Fischer Farm postponed until Saturday Grand Subaru presents ‘Subie’s Holiday Workshop’ Dec. 9

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The Bensenville Park District postponed its Farmside Christmas from Sunday, Dec. 3 to this coming Saturday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Avenue, Bensenville. The change was made due to inclement weather.

New in 2023 is Subie’s Holiday Workshop, sponsored by Grand Subaru, where attendees can work on holiday crafts and children can enter the holiday coloring contest.

Two prize packages will be award-

ed. Grand Subaru is also giving away a commemorative holiday ornament to families while supplies last.

Visitors will be able to get into the holiday spirit with festive music and other activities and attractions that include horse and wagon rides and the live farm animals before warming up around a bonfire with hot chocolate and treats.

Santa will be on hand to greet patrons in the Granary Barn, where

patrons can get their pictures taken. Visit Mrs. Claus inside the farm house and pick up a cookie, check out the dining room Christmas train display and visit the gift shop for additional holiday purchases.

Admission and parking are free.

Accessible parking is available on site.

For more information about the event, including a schedule, map and directions, visit BvilleParks. org/farmsidechristmas.

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Pre-trial release denied for woman accused of murder at Oakbrook Terrace Hotel

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oakbrook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Naperville woman accused of murdering Calvin Truitt last Saturday night at an Oakbrook Terrace hotel.

Latrice Phillips, 51, appeared in First Appearance Court and was charged with one count of first-degree murder.

Last Saturday, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Oakbrook Terrace police officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Hilton Suites, located at 10 Drury Lane. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, Calvin Truitt, with

two gunshot wounds to his back/side area.

Truitt was immediately transported to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove where he passed away as a result of his injuries.

Following an investigation into the shooting, it is alleged Latrice Phillips that Phillips got into a verbal altercation with a person in a group of people whom she knew, including Truitt, at

the hotel pool. It is alleged that Truitt and his group left the pool area on got on an elevator.

It is further alleged that Phillips followed the group when they left the pool area and got on the elevator with them. It is alleged that when the elevator doors opened on the seventh floor, a fight broke out at which time Phillips pulled out a handgun and fired three times, striking Truitt.

It is further alleged that after the shooting, Phillips left the scene and returned to her hotel room. She was taken into custody a short time later from her hotel room without incident. When processing Phillips’ hotel room, authorities recovered a Taurus 9

mm handgun in a holster from Phillips’ waistband.

“The allegations that Ms. Phillips followed Mr. Truitt and others into a hotel elevator as they walked away from a verbal altercation and then shot and killed Mr. Truitt as they exited the elevator in a crowded hotel during the busy holiday season are shocking and will be met with the full force of the law,” Berlin said. “In DuPage County, we do not tolerate any type of gun violence. I commend the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department for their prompt response and thorough

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Illinois Supreme Court: FOID records exempt from public disclosure

By Peter Hancock

Individuals can obtain their own records through other means

Capitol News Illinois

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Nov. 30 that people may obtain records about their own Firearm Owners Identification cards, but they may not use the state’s Freedom of Information Act to do so.

In a 7-0 ruling, the court said the Illinois State Police acted properly when it denied FOIA requests from individuals who sought copies of letters explaining why their FOID cards had been denied or revoked. But

the court also said those individuals could have obtained those records through other means.

“ISP does not dispute this point but simply maintains, as we have found, that FOIA is not the proper means for obtaining the requested information,” Justice Joy Cunningham wrote for the court.

The case revolved around a 2011 amendment to the Freedom of Information Act that exempts from public disclosure the names and information of people who have applied for

Judge grants state’s motion to detain pre-trial an Aurora woman charged with leading police on 122 mph high-speed pursuit 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 Imira Williams detain pre-trial an Aurora woman accused of leading police on a highspeed chase. Imira Williams, 22, appeared at First Appearance Court, and is charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding (Class 4 felony) and one count of misdemeanor attempt aggravated assault.

On Nov. 25, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers with the Naperville Police Department conducting surveillance in the parking lot of Bowlero, located in the 1500 block of Aurora Avenue, allegedly observed a firearm in a vehicle between the center console and the passenger seat.

A short time later, two individuals, later identified as Williams and an unknown male, entered the car. It is alleged that the officers observed the pair smoking cannabis and approached the vehicle to conduct a search. It is alleged that when officers asked the pair to exit the vehicle, Williams complied but the male did not and began moving items about the car.

It is further alleged that the male

eventually exited the car and fled on foot, at which time the officers pursued him. It is alleged that while the officers pursued the male, Williams reentered the vehicle and drove away. It is further alleged one of the officers reentered his squad car, activated his emergency lights and sirens, and pursued Williams.

It is alleged that during the pursuit, Williams made a U-turn and drove directly at the officer causing him to swerve his squad car to avoid a collision. It is further alleged that during the pursuit, Williams disobeyed seven red lights through the streets of Naperville before entering I-88, where she reached a speed of approximately 122 mph. Williams eventually pulled her vehicle over and, with assistance from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, was taken into custody at this time.

“The alleged conduct of Ms. Williams demonstrates that she has absolutely no concern for public safety or for the safety of the officer involved in the pursuit,” Berlin said. “Judge Coco’s order to detain her pre-trial sends the message that in DuPage County we will not tolerate this type of dangerous behavior that poses a threat not only to the driver, but also puts the police officers involved and motoring public at great risk.”

Williams’s next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 26, for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander.

or received FOID cards or concealed carry permits.

According to briefs filed with the court, state lawmakers passed that amendment after the Associated Press filed a blanket FOIA request seeking the names of all FOID cardholders in the state, along with the expiration dates of their cards.

The Nov. 30 ruling involved two unrelated cases from Madison County in which Sandra Hart and Kenneth Burgess Sr. sought copies of documents related to their FOID cards, including records explaining why their cards had been revoked.

Thomas Maag, an attorney who argued the cases at the Supreme Court, said in an interview Thursday that both individuals claimed they had lost the original documents and that they sought copies so they could appeal the revocations.

In both cases, ISP denied the re-

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ISP does not dispute this point but simply maintains, as we have found, that FOIA is not the proper means for obtaining the requested information.”

–Justice Joy Cunningham

quests, citing the exemption in the Freedom of Information Act. But in both cases, the Madison County Circuit Court sided with the applicants and ordered ISP to hand over the requested information. In 2022, the 5th District Court of Appeals upheld those decisions, saying the FOIA exemption was never intended

to prevent individuals from obtaining records pertaining to themselves.

Both the trial court and the appellate court pointed to the use of plural language in the 2011 amendment that prohibits the release of “names” and information of “people” who have applied for or received permits. They argued the use of plural words indicated lawmakers did not intend to prevent people from accessing their own information.

But the Supreme Court rejected that analysis, saying the use of the plural words “does not, in itself, mean that a request for one’s own information” would be permissible under the 2011 amendment.

The court’s ruling noted that the individuals could have obtained their FOID card applications and revocation letters through the Firearms Services Bureau, which is the division of ISP that processes FOID cards.

DuPage County announces new council for Mental Health, Substance Use Care The DuPage County Board and DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) have announced the new DuPage Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care (DCSS).

This council is an ambitious transformation of the HOPE Taskforce designed to further integrate countywide efforts to improve mental health and reduce substance use disorders.

“As I envisioned an organization that would help to expand access to quality mental health services in DuPage County, it made sense to also include our efforts to reduce substance use disorder in our community. We know that very often, these two struggles are linked. I believe this Council will provide expertise and desperately needed resources for those seeking behavioral health care, those fighting addiction and their families, who so often feel powerless and don’t know where to turn,” said DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy.

The council will consist of members who specialize in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, recovery, criminal justice, public health, prevention, and education. This council will include local, and state elected officials as well as

community stakeholders and people with lived experience. Conroy, and DCHD Executive Director, Adam Forker, will serve as co-chairs of the council. The following individuals will be serving on the council: • State Sen. Karina Villa • State Rep. Terra Costa Howard • County Board Member Paula Deacon Garcia • County Board Member Greg Schwarze • County Board Member Cindy Cronin Cahill • County Board Member Sam Tornatore • DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin • DuPage County Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen • Judge Paul A. Marchese • DuPage County Public Defender Jeff York • Fire Chief Keith Krestan • Former Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton • Dr. Daniel Sullivan • Felicia Miceli • Jarret Burton • Jeff Geiger • Sheryl Bates • Cara Siebert • Jennifer Hess • Dr. Natasha Dolgin

• Geri Kerger • Karyn Charvat The council will be supported by an initial annual investment of $250,000 from the DuPage County Board. Funds will support innovative grassroots projects, encourage transformational changes that improve access to care, and seek to educate communities about behavioral health prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms.

The goal of the council is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorder and to encourage those impacted to seek treatment. The council will support families, caregivers, and community members who are also affected.

“The council will implement strategies to enhance awareness of and access to services for residents impacted by mental health and substance use disorders,” said Forker.

Council meetings will occur every other month, in person, at the Linda A. Kurzawa Community Center at 115 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

Interested members of the community are invited to attend the council meetings, which will be open and announced on the DuPage County Board and DCHD websites.

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Chamber installs new Board members

Joshua Atkinson (standing) administers the oath to (from left): President Pete Gallagher, Dana Marquez and Don Baker at the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting Tuesday, Nov. 28, at White Pines. Gallagher, Marquez, Baker, Chrissy Papierz and Elizabeth Trezzi were elected by unanimous vote by membership to serve as directors from January 2024 through December of 2025.

Park district job fair to connect job seekers with employment Includes seasonal, part-time, full-time opportunities Update that resume and bring it to the Bensenville Park District on Saturday, Jan. 6 between noon and 3 p.m., when the park district hosts its job fair in the Oak Room of the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street. The event is free and open to the public.

The district is hiring for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions at the Bensenville Water Park and Splash Pad, Deer Grove Leisure Center, Fischer Farm, White Pines Golf Club and Wood Street Fitness.

The following positions and more are being filled, including maintenance positions: Water Park • Pool manager • Head lifeguard • Lifeguard

• Swim instructor • Pool attendant • Concession stand manager • Concession stand attendant White Pines • Beverage cart workers • Kitchen staff • Golf staff • Servers Fischer Farm • Camp counselors • Farm workers • Horticulturalist Athletics • Scorekeeper • Head athletic instructor • Athletic instructor Camps • Camp director • Lead camp counselor • Camp counselor

“We are hoping to attract college students for summer jobs while they are still home on winter break as well as get eligible high schoolers on-boarded so they can gain experience while earning money,” said superintendent of finance and human resources Evelyn Struck. “Besides being a fun place to work, the park district offers numerous benefits that include free or greatly discounted fitness center membership, golf, water park membership and access to programs.”

Registration is not required to attend the job fair, where prospective employees can meet hiring managers and representatives from various park district departments.

To apply, visit BvilleParks.org/JoinOurTeam.

Park district to host Young at Heart Cookie Bake-Off Those 21 and over can show off their baking skills in the Bensenville Park District’s Young at Heart Cookie Bake-Off, Monday, Dec. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St. “The holiday season is a time for cookies,” said Trent Grossman, senior services program coordinator.

“And the Young at Heart Cookie Bake-Off is sure to be the most

competitive and exclusive bake-off in the Bensenville Park District.”

Festive Christmas sweaters and holiday attire are encouraged. In addition to tasting delicious cookies, participants will be playing a round of crazy 8s as well as have photo opportunities with Santa Claus. Prizes will be awarded for the cookie competition.

The event is open to anyone aged 21 or older. Register by Monday,

Dec. 11 to participate. All competitors should bring at least two dozen cookies.

The fee is just $8 and $5 for those living within Bensenville Park District boundaries.

The fees are waived for those entering the cookie competition.

Please contact Grossman at 630766-7015 or tgrossman@BvilleParks.org for more information or to hold a spot in the competition.

Robert “Bob” Russell Herigodt, 75 Robert “Bob” Russell Herigodt passed away on Sept. 29, 2023 at his home in Elmhurst. He was born in Chicago on Dec. 19, 1947.

Bob Herigodt was a loving, family man, a dedicated corporate senior director of finance and a witty friend who could share a good joke with anyone.

As a young child, Bob traveled to many places with his family until they settled permanently in the central Illinois town of Chatham, just south of the state capitol of Springfield.

After graduating from Chatham-Glenwood High School, Bob attended Western Illinois University in Macomb where he graduated in 1969 with a bachelor of science degree in accounting.

It was in his senior year at Western that he also had the good fortune to meet future wife, Kay. Launching into his accounting career and happily in love, Bob and Kay married in 1970.

Professionally, Bob enjoyed a robust career in finance, working for corporations such as Chemplex, ABC Rail and Greenbrier, while having the honor to travel the world working with colleagues in China, Russia, Mexico and Japan — and yes, he thoroughly enjoyed collecting all those 2.6 million frequent-flyer miles!

Work and traveling aside, Bob’s main attention and care went to his daughter, Kris, as she rounded out their happy family in 1974—only eclipsed by the birth of granddaughter, Kyleigh, who also held his full attention.

Bob was a passionate sports fan (a huge Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers supporter), an avid golfer and also loved boating and fishing. He was also quite the foodie, and always ready to share intel about a restaurant or recipe he enjoyed.

Those who knew and loved Bob will miss his sense of humor and his signature laugh.

Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay Herigodt, daughter, Kris, son-in-law, Mike Miazga, granddaughter, Kyleigh, and brothers, Richard and Ray, as well as many loving extended friends and family members.

A celebration of Bob’s life was held at the end of October. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (Pastor Gregg DeMey officiating) and Manny’s Ale House in Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob’s honor to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at donate.lovetherescue.org

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Berlin supports early childcare and education as important tool for reducing crime

By Robert Berlin

charged with, among other things, creating a streamlined system to As DuPage County State’s meet the needs of our children and Attorney and a proud member of their families. the Executive Committee of Fight A recent editorial, “Governor’s Crime: Invest in Kids Illinois, I plan makes wise use of strongly support the wide-ranging consolidation for early childhood value of early childcare and education” promotes as a education as an important, yet promising solution the governor’s underutilized, tool for reducing executive order consolidating three crime. government agencies into a single I, along with 350 other new agency to reduce bureaucracy.

Illinois law enforcement I join Fight Crime members in leaders throughout the state, whole-heartedly supporting this are encouraged by research that executive order. In the governor’s unquestionably demonstrates the new executive order, one of the positive impact of high-quality first recommendations put forth early childhood programs that set by the Commission does just our young learners on a path to that by removing the red tape lifelong success and away from the and beginning the process of criminal justice system. streamlining key early childhood There are barriers however, programs under a single new including high costs, geographic department devoted exclusively to proximity, and stifling bureaucracy birth-to-five concerns. that often separate families from As the editorial noted, vital services. The unnecessary “concentration on these early challenges resulting from multiple learners is clearly wise, and state agencies overseeing aspects it should not be disrupted by of preschool, childcare, and birth- bureaucratic processes that can to-five services are top of that list. be hard to navigate or that get in Several years ago, I voiced each other’s way.” I would add my support for the Illinois that a more efficient administration Early Childhood Funding of early childcare and education Commission—a bipartisan panel programs will not only bolster appointed by Gov. JB Pritzker public safety but will also result DUPAGE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY

in savings in the long run as we reduce costs incurred by crime and violence in our neighborhoods.

The cost of crime in the United States is staggering. A comprehensive study conducted

by Vanderbilt University on the subject found that in 2017, more than 120 million crimes, 24 million of which were violent crimes, were committed in the United States amounting to a financial impact of $2.6 trillion.

This figure represents the quantifiable, direct cost of crime such as funding by local, state and federal agencies to support the criminal justice system as well as financial losses sustained by crime victims. While not quantifiable, indirect costs of crime such as physical and phycological harm, loss of investment in high-crime communities and increased social service needs in those communities is just as important.

The creation of a new state agency focused solely on birth-tofive services is an important step in developing the best possible system of support for Illinois families and communities while also benefitting all of Illinois through reduced crime and increased public safety.

Life isn’t easy. And the epitome of that, perhaps, might be parenting.

(OK, maybe the epitome is death, but let’s take a week away from that topic, shall we?)

With regard to parenting being difficult: stop the judgmental comments already. I know what you’re thinking. People who dare say anything negative about parenting don’t deserve to be parents.

I beg to differ.

Parenting is a gift. It is wonderful.

It is one of the very best things that has happened (so far) in my life. For sure.

How then, do I dare declare that parenting is filled with hard (very, extremely hard) work?

Because it is.

Most of the things in life that are worth anything of substance require effort and hard work. This most definitely includes parenting.

Small caveat here. Being a parent isn’t for everyone. It should’t be. If you aren’t called to be a parent— don’t feel the need, don’t feel the pull—that’s OK. It’s more than OK. Step away from the pack ’n play.

I wasn’t sure about the whole parenthood thing myself. Neither was my husband. But something nudged us to dip our toes in the water and soon thereafter our daughter was born.

We learned that parenthood was full of love, miracles, first smiles, midnight feedings, countless diaper changes and tireless tasks.

If one word existed that combined love, work and lack of sleep it might describe the early years of parenting.

As bleak as I might make it, it couldn’t have been all that bad because my husband and I went on to repeat the process three more times, for a total of four: one girl and three boys.

With four, in the tempest years, I can tell you life was busy. I didn’t get to relax at will. I didn’t get to relax much at all.

But it was all good. I was raising little people, whom I loved more than life itself. I changed crib sheets in the dark in the middle of the night because they were wet. I cut grapes in half. I sucked out the snot from their noses. I worried when they didn’t eat their vegetables. I read them bedtime stories and rocked

them when they By had a JILL bad PERTLER dream.

Columnist I messed up a couple of times on the whole tooth fairy thing, but no parent is perfect.

And then the magic happened.

They grew up.

In many ways this was bittersweet. Them growing up, because it was the end of an era.

But was also a beginning.

And beginnings can be fun.

And beautiful. And just another wonderful chapter in life.

The loss of their childhoods blossomed into the cusp of their own adulthoods.

And you want to know something no one ever tells you when you contemplate having children?

Adult children can be even more rewarding than regular children.

Adult children become your contemporaries. They share interests and history. When adult children want to spend time with you in many ways it is 100-times more valuable than 10 years prior, because as adults they now have the choice, and in choosing you they are showing their true heart. They are demonstrating the culmination of all those late-night feedings, middle of the night diaper changes, threehour long dance recitals and T-ball games.

Babies are beautiful. Kinders are wonderful. The loose tooth years are fabulous. Teens can be trying but also tremendous.

But your kids as adults? It is amazing. They are amazing.

I never thought about parenthood as raising adults, but it’s exactly what I did. And I’m so glad, because I may have birthed four babies, but now, I have four friends. The outcome is something I never anticipated or expected, but it’s better than I ever could have imagined.

Times a million. Maybe even more. For sure even more.

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

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Hello Lombard. I have a question for the Lombard Park District. I was wondering why the MMAC Fitness Center is not part of Silver Sneakers.

I asked a few times and really could not get a straight answer. If someone could please answer this question, I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Editor’s note: The following is a response from the Lombard Park District: “At this time, based on the price point of $15 a month, we believe that the MMAC is extremely affordable for our Seniors. Should costs in the future drive that price up dramatically, we may reconsider this position. Please feel free to call me anytime at 630-953-6016 if you have any questions. Paul Friedrichs, Executive Director, Lombard Park District.” *** An article in the Nov. 30 Lombardian talks about state funding requests for education, and what the state can afford, etc. According to the Illinois Constitution, Article X, Section 1, “The State shall provide for an efficient system of high quality public educational institutions and services. Education in public schools through the secondary level shall be free. There may be such other free education as the General Assembly provides by law. The state has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.”

Free education? The state has the “primary responsibility” for funding public education? When homeowners look at their property tax bill, the overwhelming majority of line items are the local school districts, in my case District 44 and 87, and College of DuPage. How did this financial responsibility come to shift from the state to the local school districts and county tax bill, I wonder? And a free education? Hmmm, I remem-

ber all the fees and other financial mandates we had to pay for our kids’ education. I have been asking this for years, to no avail: When are our school boards—the elected stewards of our education dollars—going to require the state to live up to the Constitution? *** Sean Casten, what an arrogant person! Thankful for what Democrats are doing in Washington? Our national debt is at $34 trillion and growing, and we, the working class, are supposed to be thankful they can’t get themselves under control with their spending? Why are they always running out of money? Is that our fault? If I run out of money, I stop spending. There’s enough fat to cut without hurting essential programs.

This guy needs to get a real job! *** We are told that most Trump supporters did not listen to the televised Jan. 6 hearings, so they may not know that every single witness against Trump was a Republican and former supporter. On March 4 of next year, when Trump’s closest confidante in the White House, Mark Meadows, will testify against him, will you listen to him? Shouldn’t you educate yourself before you place another vote for him? Are you afraid of the truth? He wanted to stay in office and so he lied and said he won. Are you so sure of his lie that you would risk democracy? Biden’s Thanksgiving message was for unity, and Trump’s was to recognize all the people whom he hates. Please consider whether that is the kind of leader you want to run our nation. *** We Democrats created identity politics. We have become the party of creating problems and not solving problems, including the ones we created. We don’t even recognize

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the difference between illegal immigrants and legal immigrants. We try to change our meaning of words and blame the weather on climate change. We embrace China and communism instead of boosting our own country’s power for peace through strength. The Democratic establishment is going to lose many of us diehards. *** It’s a joke folks, really. Try calling the Villa Park Post Office. No one answers; the phone rings and rings.

I tried three different times and waited one time for 40 minutes, still no answer. Why call? Because they left a package on the sidewalk nowhere near my front door. I’m a senior citizen and confined to my home with a walker. So the packages are so far from my front door. I can’t reach them. Please deliver it to my front door. Please let the message through to the post office. Thank you. *** I ordered a couple of beefs and a couple of orders of fries the other day at a locally well-known restaurant. Nothing special, and it took like a half hour to get the food. What’s going on? Help. *** Hey Speak Out. Everyone talks about the migrants coming into the suburbs. Why don’t they look at the

abandoned properties, like Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park, that have more room to accommodate them?

But no, they want to use the hotels in the suburbs. Come on, man. *** Legislators, if you read this, please talk to the state about qualifying for assistance programs such as LIHEAP, etc., about how income is calculated to qualify. It is hard enough to qualify because of a very low threshold to begin with, but the application counts gross income, not net income. The gross income is before taxes are taken out, and net income is what I/we have left to live on. I think this should be changed, because it doesn’t matter how much money I/we gross; it is what is left to live on that should be the deciding factor for assistance. That fact alone has kept me from getting help with my gas and electric bills. *** I never thought I would say this, but Chicago now has a mayor worse than Lori Lightfoot, if that’s possible.

Brandon Johnson blames Lightfoot and right-wing extremism for ongoing crime and the migrant crisis in Chicago. I saw this quote by Johnson and laughed at how ridiculous it is: “Everyone knows that the right-wing extremism in this country has targeted Democratically run cities, and

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quite frankly, they have been quite intentional about going after Democratically ran cities that are led by people of color.” Spoken like a true left-wing extremist. *** I had to go into the tollway building in Downers Grove one morning to take care of an issue with my I-PASS. What fun. But as things turned out, my issue was minor compared to some poor guy in front of me. From what I could hear, he was disputing toll charges on his I-PASS that he insisted were not his.

Twenty-five minutes later, I left, and he was still trying to explain what happened to the person waiting on him. I felt bad for the guy. I remember reading a story many years ago about how all the tollways would be paid off by 1973 and the roads would be turned into freeways. Now the tollway has become a big bureaucracy and another source of tax revenue. *** I’ve lost count how many migrants have been charged with retail theft in Oak Brook the last few weeks. This wouldn’t be happening if this country actually enforced immigration laws and the southern border, and if the bleeding-heart liberals in this state hadn’t made Illinois a sanctuary state.

Coming events B-PAC, BPS program Dec. 14 B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and GPS: Glenbard Parent Series in Spanish will present “Fostering Motivation and the Power of Achievement” with psychologist Ferney Ramirez at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Glenbard North High School, 990 N. Kuhn Road in Carol Stream. Ramirez will discuss the role of emotional intelligence in a child’s lifelong success and offer guidance on how to respond to behaviors adults might not understand. He will provide compassionate strategies for caregivers to foster skills essential for teens. This program will be presented in Spanish only.

A holiday celebration will follow the presentation. For further information, visit glenbardgps.org or contact Luz Luna at luz_luna@glenbard.org or 630-942-7447.

GPS program Dec. 12 The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families will present “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Solutions to Help You Heal” with adolescent psychiatrist Christine Crawford, MD, at noon and 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 12, via Zoom. Go to glenbardgps.org for further information and the links to these two webinars.

Crawford will discuss the warning signs of mental health conditions and what to expect in the healing process.

Continuing professional development units are available for 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 630942-7668.

DuPage Senior Citizens Council partners with Lombard Veterinary Hospital to help senior pet owners The DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) has partnered with Lombard Veterinary Hospital (LVH) to be the recipient of its Giving With a Thankful Heart Campaign.

From now through the end of this year, Lombard Veterinary Hospital and Villa Park Veterinary Hospital (VPVH) are accepting donations of pet food to benefit DSCC’s Pet Food and Assistance Service.

DuPage Senior Citizens Council has been partners with Lombard Veterinary Hospital since 2017. LVH is a family owned business and has been helping pets in DuPage County for over 60 years, and acquired Villa Park Veterinary Hospital in 2021.

The partnership between DuPage Senior Citizens Council and Lombard Veterinary Hospital has been advantageous in boosting the assistance provided to senior pet owners in DuPage County.

The Giving With a Thankful Heart Campaign is an annual pet food drive held by the Lombard Veterinary Hospital since 2018. Any donations for

the drive can be dropped off at Lombard Veterinary Hospital at 1300 S Main St. Lombard, or at Villa Park Veterinary Hospital at 31 W. St. Charles Road, Villa Park.

Some items needed include dog and cat food (small bags preferred), treats, and cat litter. This is the third year donations from the campaign will benefit DSCC. Donations are accepted by LVH and VPVH and given to DuPage Senior Citizens Council where they are then delivered to local seniors who need assistance providing for their companion pets.

“This drive is to assist the many seniors that do not have the resources to buy pet food,” said DSCC Executive Director, Marylin Krolak.

“These seniors often wind up sharing their own food with their pets.”

By providing this assistance, DSCC and LVH can ensure senior pet owners are able to feed their pets while also being able to enjoy their own meals.

“We are so grateful to Lombard Veterinary Hospital for partnering

with us,” Krolak said.

“Helping this great organization in any way has been a rewarding experience for our staff and clients for many years,” said LVH Director of Operations, Greg Ludwig. “We are thrilled to have this become official and are excited for more events to come in the future. Finding ways to help our community is important to us. At the end of the day, we are just happy to help.”

To learn more about the organizations, visit www.DuPageSeniorCouncil.org and www.LombardVet.com. The DuPage Senior Citizens Council is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3), volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to helping seniors live with dignity. T he DuPage Senior Citizens Council provides a variety of services for seniors, including Meals on Wheels, senior dining, health and wellness education, well-being checks, pet food and assistance, yard clean-ups, social connection services, and intergenerational activities.

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Village welcomes holiday season at annual Jingle Bell Jubilee

A large crowd gathered at Lilacia Park late Saturday afternoon as the Village of Lombard and the Lombard Park District officially welcomed the holidays by turning on the lights for one of the Chicago area’s most spectacular holiday lights displays during the annual Jingle Bell Jubilee. The lights went on shortly after 5:30 to the roar of the crowd. Although many people then walked around the park to look at the holiday lights exhibits, others took part in indoor and outdoor activities connected with Jingle Bell Jubilee. In one photo (top right), Rick Galfano and his wife, Sheila, stand in the Lombard Chamber of Commerce and Industry booth that was part of the Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market, located in the courtyard between the Victorian Cottage and Cottage House on Maple Street. A game called “Lombard-Opoly,” similar to the classic Monopoly game, was available for purchase. In another photo (right) inside the Cottage House, Margie Navolio (left) and Alison Costanzo, LHS executive director, are shown wearing dresses from the Victorian Era during the late 1800s. Inside the Cottage House, children could make ornament crafts or have their faces painted. There also was a “selfie station” for family photos.

Next door, Calvary Episcopal Church held its annual Cookie Walk, where someone could put as many homemade cookies that would fit into provided boxes at a cost of $10 per pound. Here, Don Bradley and Marilyn Stein (bottom right) handed out the boxes to those who wanted to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Cookie Walk co-organizers Lisa Pardue and Jennifer Hentrich said it’s common for the Cookie Walk to sell 100 boxes of cookies by 6 p.m. (the walk began at 4 p.m.). Santa Claus, of course, made his annual journey from the North Pole to Lilacia Park, and was available for hear children’s Christmas wishes at Santa’s Castle in the park. Santa also brought his trusted reindeer, Rudolph, in for a visit. Rudolph made fast friends with many children who came up to him in the courtyard. The holiday lights display at Lilacia Park takes place daily from 4:30-10 p.m. now through Jan. 1.

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

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

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

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

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“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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The Illinois Supreme Court on Nov. 30 ruled the state’s strongestin-the-nation biometric information privacy law does have an exemption: health care workers who use fingerprints or similar scans to access things like medication, materials or patient health information.

In a unanimous opinion, the justices ruled against a pair of nurses who sued their employers over their use of fingerprint-enabled medication storage—a technology many hospitals have adopted to curb abuse or theft of certain drugs.

The nurses alleged their hospitals’ use of these medicine cabinets violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act by not properly notifying them or their colleagues when their fingerprints were collected and stored.

But the hospitals maintained BIPA has a built-in exemption for the collection, use and storage of biometric information needed for “health care treatment, payment or operations” under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. Writing for his colleagues, Justice David K. Overstreet sided with the hospitals, citing the law’s “plain language” exemption to health care workers’ biometric information being “used to permit access to medication dispensing stations for patient care.”

In oral arguments in front of the court in September, the nurses’ attorney Jim Zouras claimed siding with the hospitals would mean “the General Assembly decided that as much as 10 percent of the Illinois workforce should have no biometric privacy protection whatsoever simply by virtue of working in the health care field.”

But the court’s opinion countered that claim.

“We are not construing the language at issue as a broad, categorical exclusion of biometric identifiers taken from health care workers,” Overstreet wrote.

“Here, the nurses’ biometric information, as alleged in the complaints, was collected, used, and stored to access medications and medical supplies for patient health care treatment and is excluded from

concepts envisioned in the 2008 statute of limitations on lawsuits Last year, in the first jury trilaw. Illinois was the first state to against companies that collected al test of the law, a federal jury We are not adopt such a law 15 years ago, and biometric information from em- granted $228 million in damagthough two other states have imi- ployees or customers without prop- es in a class-action case against construing the the statute, Illinois’ is the only er notice—instead of the one-year BNSF Railways. But the railroad language at issue as tated law that allows a private right for time limit argued by the business was granted a new trial this summer, wiping out the award. BNSF individuals to sue. community. a broad, categorical Since roughly 2018, upwards Two weeks later, a divided court ultimately settled the case in Sepexclusion of of 2,000 suits have been filed un- ruled that each time a person’s tember.

All those legal developments der BIPA, followed by several biometric data is collected constibiometric identifiers high-profile, high-dollar settle- tutes a separate violation of BIPA, have sparked lobbying efforts from taken from health ments, including a $650 million which under the law means $1,000 industry groups representing busiclass-action settlement with Face- in damages for “negligent” viola- ness interests, which have been care workers.” book in 2020. The social media tions or $5,000 for “reckless” or pushing for amendments to BIPA –Justice David K. giant paid more than 1 million Illi- “intentional” violations. However, for the last few years.

Overstreet Negotiations to possibly reopen noisans over $400 each. the court didn’t address how damEarlier this year, the state’s high ages can accrue under BIPA, mean- BIPA to address the high court’s court issued two rulings strength- ing it’s still unclear whether each February rulings fell apart during coverage under the Act because it ening BIPA. In the first case, a violation means another $1,000 or the final weeks of the General Asis ‘information collected, used, or unanimous majority found the law $5,000 can be added to calculate a sembly’s spring legislative session stored for health care treatment, unequivocally provided a five-year total for damages. in May. payment, or operations under [HIPAA].’”

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BIPA-related litigation has exploded in the last several years as the widespread adoption of scanning technology has caught up to

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Couple charged in burglary, Elmhurst University retail theft at Oak Brook Macy’s

bands plan annual Holiday Concert

The Elmhurst University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble invite the community to attend their annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the university campus. The concert will feature a variety of holiday music and conclude with an audience sing-along. The concert is free and open to the campus and community.

The concert will open with the Wind Ensemble performing Bruce Broughton’s overture to the movie soundtrack from Miracle on 34th Street. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Dance of the Tumblers from the opera “The Snow Maiden” along with the beautiful Pie Jesu by Andrew Lloyd Webber and John Williams’ Somewhere in My Memory from the movie Home Alone will provide a classical contrast to the rollicking musical depiction of downhill skiing in Carter Pann’s Slalom. Minor Alterations by David Lovrien provides a musical twist on Christmas carols as seen through a looking glass and this portion of the program will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s Trepak from The Nutcracker Suite.

The Symphonic Band will perform a collection of holiday favorites beginning with Dashing Through the Snow. Of course, there has to be a bit of evil with How the Grinch Stole Christmas but that will lead to a traditional and beautiful setting of Greensleeves. A challenging and fun rendition of Laughing All the Way will lead to one of the most enjoyable holiday favorites that invites us to hear those sleigh bells jingling in a wonderful world of snow in Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride. The concert will conclude with an audience sing-along to some of the most delightful Christmas carols fashioned together in Leroy Anderson’s famous Christmas Festival. And who knows? . . . There may be a visit by a jolly gentleman in a red suit!

The public is welcome to attend and admission to the concert is free.

For more information regarding this concert and future performances, please visit www.elmhurst.edu/music

Pair allegedly brought children with to assist

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Deputy Chief of Police Reid Foltyniewicz have announced that charges have been filed against a couple for allegedly stealing more than $950 worth of merchandise from the Oak Brook Macy’s store.

Angelo Almaraz, 26, of Chicago, and his domestic partner Thalia Morales, 32, of Hammond, Ind., appeared before Judge Joshua Dieden, where both defendants are charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felony) and one count of retail theft (Class 3 felony).

It is alleged that on Monday, Nov. 27 at approximately 5:46 p.m., two individuals, later identified as Almaraz and Morales, entered Oakbrook Center Macy’s store with four children, three of whom belong to Almaraz and Morales, ranging in age from infant to 13 years.

Angelo Almaraz

Thalia Morales

It is alleged that the group went to the children’s section where the two eldest children began selecting items and handing them to Almaraz and Morales, who placed the items in Nordstrom Rack bags, which they had brought with them. It is alleged that when the group neared an exit, a loss prevention officer approached them at which time they ran to their car with the merchandise still in the bags and fled the scene.

An Oak Brook police officer responded to the area and pulled over

their vehicle as it was attempting to turn onto Route 83. It is further alleged that the bag with the stolen merchandise, which totaled approximately $962, was in the vehicle.

The defendants were taken into custody at this time.

“The allegations that two grown adults enlisted the help of children as they stole nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise are extremely disturbing,” Berlin said. “I caution anyone who is even thinking about coming to DuPage County to steal that if you do, you will be caught, charged and prosecuted.”

The next court date for both defendants is scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 26 for arraignment. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has been notified of the matter.

As this is an ongoing investigation, additional charges may be forthcoming.

Woman pleads guilty to 2nd degree murder; gets 15 years DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a former River Grove woman has been sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after entering a plea of guilty to one count of second-degree murder (Class 1 felony) in the death of her boyfriend, Earl Hagen, Jr., of Plainfield.

Kathleen Vulpitta, 61, entered her

plea in court before Judge Brian Telander, who handed down the sentence.

On Sept. 9, 2018, Vulpitta appeared in bond court where bond was set at $2 million. She has remained in custody since that time.

On Sept. 6, 2018, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the St. Charles Police Department and medics responded to a medical assist call at the former Pheas-

ant Run Resort located on North Avenue.

Upon their arrival, medics found Hagen unresponsive in the west parking lot at the former resort. An investigation led by the St. Charles Police Department found that Vulpitta and Hagen were staying at Pheasant Run Resort and at some point that evening, an argument ensued between the pair.

700 block of N. Mill at 5:48 a.m.

Police said Jose M. Gomez Gaitan, 19, of Elmhurst, was issued a warrant for driving while license suspended near Grace and Belden at 2:30 p.m.

Semaj N. Jackson, 24, (last known address: Addison), was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 300 block of N. State at 7:44 a.m.

Asucely Lopez, 26, of Wood Dale, was charged with criminal damage to property and mob action, while Mari E. Ramos Lopez, 32, of Wood Dale, was charged with criminal damage to property, less than $300, and mob action/failure to withdraw, in the 700 block of N. Mill at 5:46 a.m.

Anthony Joseph Pellegrino, 22, of Bloomingdale, was charged with battery/making physical contact at 3:30 a.m.

Bensenville Nov. 28, 2:41 a.m. in the 400 block of Supreme Drive, Kaleb R. Cordero, 18, and Emmanuel X. Corral, 21 both of Chicago, were arrested for aggravated battery. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300957 Nov. 27, 7:43 a.m.in the 1100 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported an unknown suspect broke the north side glass door and entered their business. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300959 Nov. 27, 7:43 a.m. in the 700 block of Birginal Drive, a complainant reported a check that was mailed was deposited into unknown account.

This incident is under investigation.

BEPC2300956 Nov. 27, 7:43 a.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported an unknown suspect broke the north side glass door and entered their business. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300959 Nov. 26, 1:33 a.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road, Fidel R. Gomez-Hernandez, 40, of Bensenville, was arrested for two active arrest failure to appear warrants from DuPage County. BEPC2300953 Nov. 26, 6:23 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., Mercedes Juan-Diego, 27, of Bensenville, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County. BEPC2300955 Nov. 25, 11:51 a.m. in the 700 block of E. Jefferson St., a complainant reported being robbed by an unknown suspect. The complainant

wanted to cancel the report 20 minutes later. BEPC2300949 Nov. 25, 2023, 12:46 p.m. in the 600 block of N. Route 83, a complainant reported that the known suspect threw him into the railing on the northeast corner of the building.

This incident is under investigation.

BEPC2300950 Nov. 25, 8:03 p.m. in the 600 block of N. Route 83, a complainant reported being scammed out of money by an unknown suspect. This incident is under investigation. BEPC2300952 Nov. 24, 11:46 a.m. near E. Green St. and County Line Road, James W. Buchholz, 70, of Des Plaines, was arrested on a warrant out of Calhoun County, Ill. Buchholz also was issued two citations for driving without insurance and driving with expired license plates. BEPC2300947 Nov. 23, 1:37 p.m. near E. Irving Park Road and N. York Road, Hugo Jose Martinez-Mondragon, 23, of Roselle, was arrested on one warrant out of DuPage County, three warrants out of Will County and no valid driver’s license. BEPC2300944 Nov. 23, 9:29 p.m. in the 1000 block of Glendale Street, Edgar Puma, 28, of Waukesha, Wis., was arrested on a violation of order of protection. BEPC2300946 Nov. 21, 12:20 p.m. in the 1200 block of Elmhurst Street. a complainant reported a domestic situation with a known suspect. This incident is under investigation.

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Police Reports The Addison and Bensenville police departments 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. 25 Police said Ciara D. Houzell, 36, of Roselle, was issued a warrant for driving while license suspended and other traffic offenses near Lake and Swift at 10:41 p.m.

Oscar F. Lopez Garcia, 21, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle damage and failure to notify of damage of an unattended vehicle in the 500 block of W. Fullerton at 4:50 a.m.

Elgin, was charged with possession of cocaine, transportation/carrying of liquor by a driver and parking where prohibited in the 700 block of N. Lincoln at 10:53 p.m.

Duglas Fabricio, 19, of Addison, was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, operation a vehicle while registration suspended, driving while license expired and improper turn signal in the 100 block of S. Lincoln at 10:35 p.m.

Nov. 21 Bogdan Ordak, 66, of Wood Dale, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage near Addison and Moreland at 8:29 p.m.

Nov. 20 Marcell J. Johnson, 28, of Chicago, was charged with violation of bail bond in the 1400 block of May- Nov. 17 brook at 7:30 p.m.

Ryan K. Zia, 26, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, speeding and no Nov. 19 driver’s license/permit near Lake and Maria D. Villa Tolentin, 43, of Michigan at 9:02 p.m.

Addison, was charged with DUI and Nov. 24 endangering the life/health of a child Nov. 16 Juan C. Quezada, 41, of Melrose at 11:47 p.m.

Alessandra S. Miranda, 26, of ChiPark, was charged with two counts of A 19-year-old Addison man was cago, was charged with two counts of DUI in the 1600 block of W. Lake at charged with two counts of domestic DUI, driving while license suspend10:18 p.m. battery in the 800 block of W. Col- ed and speeding near Army Trail and lege at 11:12 p.m.

Mill at 1:51 a.m.

Nov. 22 Nelson Ovidio Cruz Gomez, 31, Nov. 18 Nov. 15 of Addison, was charged with DUI Oscar L. Carrillo Jacinto, 30, of Alfredo Arteaga, 63, of Addison, in the 100 block of W. Lake at 7:36 Wood Dale, was charged with DUI, was charged with two counts of DUI p.m. mob action/failure to withdraw and and no insurance near Fullerton and Jesus J. Galvan Carrillo, 25, of criminal damage to property in the Beverly at 9:09 a.m.

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Illinois art contest invites students to let their imaginations run wild Deadline is Jan. 5 to enter ‘I Wonder …’ contest Wonder, curiosity and questions are a part of growing up … and they’re the heart of the annual student art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois students have until Jan. 5 to submit entries on the theme of “I wonder …” The contest asks children from kindergarten through high school to interpret the theme however they want in two-dimensional art, such as a drawing, painting or collage.

The contest has four age groups: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Each age

group will have a winner and two runners-up. The winners will be announced March 11 to commemorate Arts Education Week.

All winners and runners-up will have their work displayed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum through Aug. 15, and the artwork chosen as “best of show” will be used on a poster sent to schools to celebrate Arts Education Week, March 11-15, 2024. The winner will also be recognized at an ISBE Board meeting, and a framed copy will hang in the Board office.

“Saying ‘I wonder …’ is the first step in changing the world. It leads

to innovation in arenas from science and medicine to art and history,” said Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “We can’t wait to see how the state’s young artists tackle such a fun, thought-provoking theme.”

Contest submissions may be up to 14 inches by 11 inches. They cannot feature copyrighted characters such as Batman. More details are available at bit.ly/ALPLM-ArtContest.

Entries do not have to be submitted via schools; youth groups, home-educated children or anyone else can participate. All that is required is

that the artist is a student at any public, private, alternative, or home school in Illinois.

“We are proud to sponsor this annual student art contest to recognize the critical place of the arts in a well-rounded education,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders. “Every student deserves access to the arts. Learning and practicing the arts supports students in developing creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Illinois has incredibly talented artists at every age, and I look forward to seeing what our young people ‘wonder’ about through this year’s art

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contest theme.”

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum uses a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship to immerse visitors in Lincoln’s life and times.

The library holds an unparalleled collection of Lincoln books, documents, photographs, artifacts and art, as well as some 12 million items pertaining to all aspects of Illinois history.

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“Residents in every county in the state are served by a community college focused on preparing students for success in the regional workforce or transfer to a bachelor degree program,” said Lake Land College President Dr. Josh Bullock.

“Success of these programs is emphasized by the fact that annually over 84 percent of certificate and associate in applied science graduates are working local, good paying jobs in their chosen field within a year of graduating.”

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The community colleges of Illinois have joined forces through the Illinois Community College Marketing Collaborative (ICCMC) to announce the launch of a new statewide brand. The Community Colleges of Illinois “For Every Student, For Every Community” campaign focuses on community colleges in Illinois and the many valuable and vital benefits they bring to the state.

“The Illinois Community Colleges are proud of the significant role we play in educating the citizens and future workforce of Illinois.

The ICCMC unifies us under one brand, collectively demonstrating our focus on the future success of our state” said Kishwaukee College President Dr. Laurie Borowicz.

The community colleges of Illinois are 48 powerhouses of grassroots opportunity, defining success student by student and community by community. Illinois community colleges create a stronger and more competitive Illinois, and a better quality of life for state residents.

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) reports the Illinois community college system is the third largest in the country, serving over 600,000 students each year. Illinois is #1 in the nation in terms of its community college students earning bachelor’s degrees and serves the most diverse group of students and communities of any post secondary option in Illinois.

The campaign tagline “For Every Student, For Every Community” highlights the colleges’ common focus, and the messaging centers on five truths that all Illinois community colleges share.

• On our campuses, everyone belongs. We serve the most diverse group of students and communities of any post-secondary option in Illinois. We feel like home, and we open up the world.

• We are outcomes-driven. Our degree and stackable certificate programs help every student forge a clear, personalized path toward their goal, giving them a sense of accomplishment and greater control over their future.

• We open up access to more rewarding futures. We make the proven and substantial benefits of higher education available to the

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Spay Illinois offers veterinary services discounts for seniors and veterans in December Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics will offer 30 percent off all veterinary services and treatments at their two clinics for all senior citizens 62 years and older, and veterans and active servicemen and women throughout December.

Free microchips are also available to ensure pets can get home if lost. Credelio and Interceptor Plus heartworm and flea and tick medication are also 30 percent off. There are no income verification or county restrictions, but proof of age and service is needed at appointment.

The discounts are offered at Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics located at 2765 and 2785 Maple Ave., Lisle.

Discounted services include pet well visits, check-ups, vaccines, microchipping, spay/neuter surgeries, and more for dogs and cats.

County rabies tags must be purchased at the time of service for all rabies vaccines. County tag prices range from $16-$91 (no discount available for tags) depending on whether the pet is spayed/neutered or intact and whether a one-year or three-year rabies vaccine is given.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 45, DUPAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for School District No. 45, DuPage County for 2023 will be held on December 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the District 45 Board Room, 255 W. Vermont Street in Villa Park, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact the District’s Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Jeff Eagan, 255 W. Vermont St., Villa Park, Illinois 60181, telephone number (630) 516-7700.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for the year 2022 were $40,312,792.63.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $43,525,000.00. This represents a 7.97% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 were $5,529,002.35.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 are $5,489,060.00. This represents a 0.72% decrease over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $45,841,794.98.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $49,014,060.00. This represents a 6.92% increase over the previous year.

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The campaign will also promote how Illinois community colleges support local workforce and economic development. Illinois’s community colleges are the largest provider of public workforce training in the state. An ICCB study reports in the academic year 2020, Illinois community colleges worked with nearly 9,800 unique employers and showed an estimated total economic output of $3.5 billion on the statewide economy.

“Illinois community colleges play a vital role in our local economy and future growth of innovation. We must continue supporting community colleges and students with the tools and resources they need to create a prosperous future in the workforce. Our future graduates are going to be the economic driver to Illinois’ economy and ICCMC is committed to fostering a strong foundation for every student who enrolls in their program of choice,” said state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, 108th District.

“Illinois community colleges are deeply woven into the fabric of the communities they serve, nurturing dreams, and building brighter futures together. Our community colleges continue to serve our students as gateways to better lives through the quality education and training they provide. It is that training that, in turn, fuels the industries that call Illinois home and creates economic prosperity for our communities,” said ICCB executive director Brian Durham.

The campaign will share student, alumni, faculty, and staff stories on The Community Colleges of Illinois Facebook, Instagram (@illinoiscommunitycolleges), and LinkedIn channels with hashtags #4everystudent4everycommunity and #ilcommunitycollegeproud.

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Illinois community colleges are deeply woven into the fabric of the communities they serve, nurturing dreams, and building brighter futures together. Our community colleges continue to serve our students as gateways to better lives through the quality education and training they provide. It is that training that, in turn, fuels the industries that call Illinois home and creates economic prosperity for our communities.”

– Brian Durham, ICCB executive director

“Illinois community colleges place the benefits of higher education within reach for everyone,” said Jim Reed, executive director of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.” Our new hashtag “4EveryStudent4EveryCommunity” emphasizes our unique focus on local learning partnerships between our colleges and the students and communities they serve.”

Illinois community colleges began rolling out the brand on campuses this fall, and digital advertising launches this week across the state. For more information about the community colleges of Illinois visit www.ilcommunitycolleges.org.

6 Hours of Confession When was the last time you received Reconciliation?

Was it recently? In the past year? A while ago?

You are invited to prepare your heart and soul for Christmas. The priests of the 15 parishes of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness of sin.

Saturday, December 16th 9am - 3pm There will be select times when the Sacrament will be offered in Spanish and Polish.

All Catholics are invited to receive God’s grace.

Please come to Mary Queen of Heaven 430 N. West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 630-279-5700

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Giannoulias accepting nominations for 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is now accepting applications for the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award seeks to commemorate the efforts of young Illinoisans who have demonstrated exceptional civic contributions to their communities.

The John Lewis Leadership Award, established by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in 2021, aims to honor the impact and extraordinary accomplishments of Congressman John Lewis. Throughout his career as a U.S. representative, Lewis strongly advocated for voting rights

and consistently encouraged young people to actively participate in the democratic process.

“I’m excited to announce that for the first time, in partnership with NASS, Illinois will present the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award to young Illinoisans who are carrying on the mission and legacy of the late Congressman,” said Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. “This is an opportunity to encourage our youth to advocate for civil rights, democracy and equality. I encourage residents to nominate a young Illinois leader who has made a notable impact in their community.”

The influence of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award extends far beyond the recipients themselves. By acknowledging and celebrating youth activism, the award inspires other young individuals to get involved and make a difference in their communities. It sends a powerful message that age is not a barrier to creating change and that every voice matters in shaping the future of our nation.

Any member of the public can nominate a young Illinois leader, whether they are a coworker, neighbor, parent, fellow volunteer or community member.

Eligibility requirement The recipient must be between the ages of 18-25 at the time of the award presentation on Jan. 10, 2024.

The recipient, in formal or informal roles, demonstrates empathy, the ability to influence others and the courage to confront challenges. As a leader, they work with their community by involving community members in decision-making, keeping them informed and/or ensuring they are an active part of the nominee’s work.

The recipient advocates for civil and human rights, such as the right to vote,

fair access to resources and opportunities, and freedom from discrimination and prejudice.

The recipient helps individuals and/or groups in their community by: increasing awareness of problems; identifying and promoting solutions; increasing access to basic needs including food, education, healthcare, voting, transportation or employment; and increasing social connections and feelings of belonging.

Nominations are currently being accepted through Dec. 20. The nomination form is available here. Awards will be presented Jan. 10, 2024.

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State Supreme Court rules teen bicyclist is covered by father’s auto insurance policy

By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week that automobile insurance policies must cover people against uninsured motorists and hit-and-run accidents, even if the person covered by the policy is not in a vehicle at the time of the accident.

The case involved a 14-year-old Chicago boy, Cristopher Guiracocha, who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in 2020 while riding his bicycle on a public street. He suffered injuries to his right arm, shoulder and thigh that required medical attention.

To pay the medical bills, Christopher’s father, Fredy Guiracocha, filed an uninsured-motorist claim with his auto insurance company, Nashville, Tennessee-based Direct

Auto Insurance.

Illinois law requires anyone driving a motor vehicle to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance.

The law also requires those policies to insure drivers and their passengers against injuries caused by uninsured motorists and hit-and-run drivers.

But Direct Auto denied Guiracocha’s claim, arguing that Christopher was not an occupant of his father’s vehicle at the time of the accident and, therefore, was not covered by that insurance policy.

Direct Auto pointed to the language in its policy that said its coverage only applies to people occupying the insured motor vehicle at the time of the accident.

A trial court initially agreed with the company and dismissed the

Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Bensenville Elementary School District 2 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Bensenville Elementary School District 2 for the year 2023 will be held on December 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Educational Administration Center, 210 S. Church Road in Bensenville.

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

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $30,920,764.20.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $33,161,200.00. This represents a 7.25 percentage increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 were $344,241.10.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 are $343,495.00. This represents a 0.2 percentage decrease over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $31,265,005.30.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $33,504,695.00. This represents a 7.16 percentage increase over the previous year.

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claim, but the 1st District Court of Appeals reversed that decision. The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the appellate court’s ruling last week.

“The public policy behind (uninsured motorist) coverage is to place the insured in the same position as if the at-fault party carried the requisite liability insurance,” Justice Lisa Holder White wrote for the court.

“Thus, whether the insured person occupied a vehicle at the time of the accident with an uninsured vehicle is not the proper inquiry. Rather, the inquiry should be whether the person’s injuries resulted ‘out of the ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle,’ including the uninsured atfault vehicle.”

Jonel Metaj, who argued for Guiracocha at the Supreme Court, said in an interview that the decision was a victory for insurance customers in Illinois, particularly those who are injured while walking or biking.

“They have a policy, they comply with the law,” he said. “They have an insurance policy in case they hit somebody, and that policy protects them in the event that they are hit by somebody while walking or biking.

So it’s a big win for the residents of the state.”

Temporary staffing agencies seek to block new state labor law

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A group of temporary staffing agencies and their trade associations are asking a federal court to block enforcement of a new state law that governs how day laborers and temp workers are managed and paid.

The lawsuit, filed in early November in Chicago, challenges several changes enacted this year to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act, a law originally passed in 2006 to bring those staffing agencies under state regulation.

That act applies to an estimated 650,000 workers in Illinois who are employed by companies that provide short-term labor in blue collar industries such as warehousing, light manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Professional and clerical staffing services are exempt from the law.

Since its 2006 enactment, the law has required those staffing agencies to register with the Illinois Department of Labor. It also established minimum protections for employees of those firms such as a guarantee of at least four hours of pay whenever they are sent to an assignment.

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Another change requires staffing agencies to disclose to their workers the existence of any strikes or other labor disputes at a work site and gives those workers the right to refuse such an assignment without being penalized by the staffing agency.

Additionally, the new law empowers any “interested party”—defined as “an organization that monitors or is attentive to compliance with public or worker safety laws, wage and hour requirements, or other statutory requirements”—to sue a staffing agency if it believes the agency is violating any part of the law.

State Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, who chairs the Senate Labor Committee and was the legislation’s chief sponsor, said in an interview that there has been an “explosion” in recent years of employers using temp labor to drive down the cost of wages and benefits for other workers.

“They have different rights than everybody else,” he said of temp workers. “And so there’s more use of temp workers, but they don’t get equal pay for equal work. They’d be put into these situations called perma-temping, where they’d be repeatedly left in a temporary position, even though they were technically working permanently, and never offered the permanent job.”

The new provisions took effect immediately after Gov. JB Pritzker signed the legislation on Aug. 4.

However, lawmakers passed a follow-up measure during the recent fall veto session delaying implementation of the equal pay provision until April 1, 2024. Pritzker signed that measure Nov. 17.

Meanwhile, the Illinois Department of Labor is already enforcing other provisions of the new law through the adoption of emergency, temporary administrative rules and is in the process of taking public comment as it works toward adopting permanent rules.

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit, however, are asking a federal judge to block any enforcement of the new law, arguing that the requirements are overly burdensome, impossible to comply with, and in conflict with already-existing federal laws.

“Reasonable minds can differ as to the parameters for reasonable regulations, but no reasonable debate can be had about the crippling impact of the amendments to the (statute) and related regulations,” the lawsuit argues.

“They impose extraordinary burden, cost, and compliance risk in violation of federal law. The amendments and related regulations essentially guarantee non-compliance because compliance is literally impossible.”

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Elmhurst University awarded $7.4 million state grant The Illinois Board of Higher Education, jointly with the Capital Development Board, has awarded Elmhurst University a $7.43 million grant to help fund construction of the new health sciences building on campus.

The grant was awarded through the state’s Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to private, not-for-profit colleges and universities in Illinois for construction, repair, renovation and other capital projects.

The university broke ground earlier this fall on the three-story, 45,000-square-foot health sciences building. The state-of-the-art facility will be a multidisciplinary hub for the nursing, public health, occupational therapy and communication sciences and disorders programs.

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tion space and virtual reality lab, as well as a new speech-language-hearing clinic, classrooms, offices and labs. It also will also house the Jans Military and Veterans Center, a resource center for student veterans and students actively serving in the military.

To maximize accessibility for users and visitors, universal design principles have been applied throughout the plans for the facility. The building also will be constructed with the goal of earning LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, the world’s most widely used green building rating system.

Elmhurst University recently completed a comprehensive fundraising campaign to support several campus priorities, including construction of the health sciences building. The $30 million facility is scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2025.

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“I would like to thank the men and women in law enforcement for their heroism in responding to an active shooter,” Calvello said. “Within minutes the officers had administered first aid to the victim, secured a 10-story building to ensure the safety of others, and then apprehended the suspect. The quick actions of the officers are a shining example of law enforcement working together.”

The hotel was immediately placed on lockdown Saturday night. It was lifted early Sunday morning.

On Sunday, ABC 7 Eyewitness News interviewed Tamara Raczkiewycz, who was staying at the hotel along with her daughter, Deanna, and her daughter’s friends to celebrate Deanna’s 18th birthday.

“I went to get the girls some dinner, dropped it off in their room, went to my room, started eating.

All of a sudden, I hear shouting in the hall,” Tamara Raczkiewycz told ABC 7. “I see that it’s out towards the balcony. I go look. I see shots. I hear yelling. I see people running.

First thing I do is run back towards their room and tell them (to) lock the door. ‘Do not open the door ’till it’s me.’

“We could see everything. The shooting happened on the seventh floor. We were on the eighth floor.

I see policemen armed with their rifles, up and down the halls. (They) didn’t say anything to any of the guests.”

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The benefits of shopping local during the holiday season

Millions of people enjoy shopping for gifts and loved ones each holiday season. The spirit of giving is alive and well each December, and that can extend to giving back to one’s own community.

In addition to supporting local charities when making donations during the holiday season, shoppers can patronize small local businesses over big box retailers and national chains. The decision to do so can benefit communities in myriad ways.

• Small businesses inspire young entrepreneurs. The United States Department of Commerce reports that nearly half of all small business owners in the U.S. in 2018 were 54 or younger. Six percent of those owners were 34 and under. Young entrepreneurs at the helm of thriving local businesses provide inspiration to the next generation of innovators.

• Thriving small business owners can send a positive message to traditionally underrepresented groups.

The National Women’s Business Council Annual Report for 2022 indicated women-owned employer firms increased by nearly 17 percent between 2012 and 2019. Similarly, the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 Annual Business Survey found that there were more Hispanic-owned and minority-owned businesses in various sectors than a decade earlier.

The success of women- and minority-owned businesses sends a positive message to young entrepreneurs and locals who are part of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in business. That can help to create a more diverse and inclusive

Main Street, the success of which depends heavily on locals’ willingness to patronize locally-owned businesses.

• Shopping local supports many small business owners. Family meals and social gatherings with friends and coworkers are a big part of the

holiday season, and it’s not uncommon to break bread and share a few drinks during a night on the town.

Choosing to gather at a locally owned restaurant or tavern instead of a chain restaurant can have a ripple effect on an assortment of local businesses.

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ingredients from local farms. A family meal at such a restaurant benefits both the restaurant owner and the hardworking local suppliers of the food that ends up on the plate. Local restaurants also are more likely to list locally produced wines and craft beers on their menus than national

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• Stadium tour: Stadium tours are another great experience the family sports fan will undoubtedly appreciate. Many professional sports teams now welcome fans to tour their stadiums both in-season and during the offseason. These tours offer a behindthe-scenes look at stadiums, arenas and ballparks. Teams may even host tours on game days, making this a great stocking stuffer to pair with tickets to a game.

• Fan fest: Fan fest tickets make an ideal gift for individuals who can be accurately described as “diehards” for their favorite teams. These family-friendly gatherings tend to happen in the weeks leading up to the start of a new season.

A handful of current and former players typically attend fan fests, which are hosted by the team and typically include activities for adults and children alike.

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Many adults undoubtedly recall receiving sports equipment as a holiday gift when they were children. Whether it’s a baseball mitt or a field hockey stick or a new ball, these gifts tend to light up kids’ eyes come Christmas morning.

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• Tickets: For diehard sports fans, nothing is better than going to the big game.

Perhaps in acknowledgment of the growing popularity of following a favorite team on the road, many professional sports leagues now release team schedules months in advance of the first game of the season.

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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.

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These parade-goers are ready to step off with this Bensenville Park District float, which appeared in the Wood Dale LibertyFest Parade. More photos inside.

These youngsters took part in the Kids Race portion of the 4 on the 4th race that takes place every year on 4th of July near Elmhurst University.

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

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

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

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Rams begin conference season with two wins Carney scores her 1,000th varsity point during Glenbard East’s Upstate Eight win at Bartlett

The Glenbard East girls basketball team opened its Upstate Eight Conference season with a pair of victories last week. The Rams began the week with a 69-40 conference win at Bartlett on Nov. 28. Three days later, Glenbard East defeated Larkin 50-39 in a conference battle in Lombard.

The Rams improved their overall season record to 4-1 with their wins over Bartlett and Larkin.

Glenbard East led the Hawks 2111 through one quarter of the Nov. 28 game in Bartlett. The Rams owned a 35-27 lead at halftime. Their lead grew to 57-40 by the end of the third quarter. Glenbard East outscored the Hawks 12-0 in the fourth quarter.

Senior Gabby Walton scored a team-leading 23 points for the Rams in last week’s win in Bartlett. Walton scored all 23 of her points during the first three quarters. After scoring four points in the first quarter, she erupted for 11 points in the second quarter. Walton scored one field goal and made six of eight free-throw attempts during the third quarter.

Glenbard East senior Catey Carney provided 18 points in last week’s

victory over the Hawks. Carney scored the 1,000th point of her varsity career during the game.

Junior Erin Brown scored 10 points for the Rams in their conference opener in Bartlett. Senior Ciara Johnson added six points. Freshman Teagan Murphy and junior Veronica Witt scored four points each. Sophomore Sarah Crocker and junior Taylour Hodges tallied two points each.

Glenbard East senior Livia Robbins made two 3-point shots during the first quarter of Friday’s game against Larkin. Robbins scored nine points in the quarter to help the Rams to a 16-5 lead after eight minutes.

Glenbard East outscored the Royals 20-12 during the second quarter to open up a 36-17 lead by halftime.

Carney drained a 3-point shot at the second-quarter buzzer to push the Rams’ halftime lead to 19 points.

Larkin made four 3-point shots during the third quarter and held Glenbard East to just four points during the period to cut the Rams’ lead to 40-29 with eight minutes to play. Murphy scored Glenbard East’s four third-quarter points with a pair of baskets.

Carney provided the Rams’ only field goal of the fourth quarter with a 3-point basket. Glenbard East made seven of 14 free-throw attempts during the final period.

Carney scored a team-high 16 points in Friday’s win. She connected on four shots from 3-point range.

Robbins contributed 14 points, while Walton delivered 10 points. Murphy supplied eight points, while Witt added two points with a pair of fourth-quarter free throws.

The Rams’ season continues with this week’s conference battles against Streamwood and South Elgin, along with this Saturday’s non-conference game against Plainfield South.

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Glenbard East’s girls basketball team improved its overall season record to 4-1 by winning a pair of Upstate Eight Conference games last week. The Rams opened their conference season with a 69-40 victory at Bartlett on Nov. 28. The Rams then defeated Larkin 50-39 on Friday in Lombard. Glenbard East senior Livia Robbins (No. 11 - above) made a pair of 3-point shots and scored nine points in the first quarter of Friday’s game against the Royals. She is pictured while connecting on her first 3-point basket of the game. Senior Catey Carney (No. 30 - far left) made four 3-point baskets and scored a team-leading 16 points in Friday’s victory. Robbins provided 14 points, while senior Gabby Walton (No. 23 - bottom left) and freshman Teagan Murphy (No. 14 - below) contributed 10 and eight points, respectively. Walton scored 23 points to lead the Rams to last week’s win at Bartlett. Carney supplied 18 points against the Hawks. She also scored the 1,000th point of her varsity career during that contest.

Glenbard East wins its conference opener Rams claim their first win of the season with an Upstate Eight victory at Larkin

Glenbard East’s boys basketball team picked up its first victory of the season last week. The Rams secured that win with a 59-50 triumph at Larkin in an Upstate Eight Conference game in Elgin on Nov. 30.

Glenbard East played three games last week. The Rams began the week with a 68-47 non-conference loss to Schaumburg on Nov. 28. Two days after opening its conference season with a win at Larkin, the Rams faced Naperville Central at Wheaton Warrenville South’s Crohn’s and Colitis Shootout. Naperville Central defeated Glenbard East 73-62.

The Rams’ overall season record stood at 1-5 after Saturday’s loss to the Redhawks.

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Two straight losses drop Broncos’ record to 6-2 Late rally against Batavia falls short in 53-52 loss; Matulevicius scores 20 points for fourth straight game

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Glenbard East’s boys basketball team played three games last week. The Rams opened the week with a 68-47 loss to Schaumburg in Lombard on Nov. 28. Two days later, Glenbard East kicked off its Upstate Eight Conference season with a 59-50 win at Larkin. The Rams completed the week with Saturday’s 73-62 loss to Naperville Central at the Crohn’s and Colitis Shootout at Wheaton Warrenville South. The Rams earned their first win of the season when they beat Larkin last week. Saturday’s loss sent Glenbard East’s overall season record to 1-5. One photo from Saturday’s game in Wheaton shows sophomore Danny Snyder (No. 3 - above left), who made five 3-point shots and scored a team-high 16 points in the contest. Sophomore Michael Nee (No. 4 - below) of the Rams scored 15 points on Saturday, while senior Ari Pierson (No. 5 - above right) contributed nine points. Glenbard East senior Aleks Jajic scored 16 points in last week’s win at Larkin. Pierson and Nee provided 13 points each in the victory over the Royals, while Snyder supplied nine points.

The Montini Catholic girls basketball team moved its overall season record to 6-0 last week before suffering two losses in two days to fall to 6-2.

The Broncos began the week with a 58-46 victory over DePaul College Prep on Nov. 29 in Lombard. Montini then lost 60-47 at Loyola Academy on Friday. The Broncos faced Batavia in Saturday’s game at the Chicagoland Invitational Showcase at Fremd High School in Palatine. Montini made a huge comeback against the Bulldogs.

The Broncos’ rally fell short, with Batavia hanging on to earn a 53-52 win.

Montini led DePaul 13-7 through one quarter of last week’s game. The Broncos held a 30-23 halftime lead.

The visiting Rams trimmed Montini’s lead to 43-40 by the end of the third quarter.

The duo of senior Victoria Matulevicius and junior Nikki Kerstein led Montini to its victory over DePaul.

Matulevicius scored a team-leading 20 points. She made nine field goals, including a pair of 3-point baskets.

Kerstein provided 17 points, including 11 points in the fourth quarter. She sank three field goals and converted five of six shots from the free-throw line during the final eight minutes of the game.

Junior Audrey Kinney scored nine points for Montini in its win over the Rams. Junior Shea Carver contributed eight points, while junior Lily Spanos supplied four points.

The Broncos trailed Loyola 15-9 through one quarter of Friday’s battle in Wilmette. The Ramblers raised their lead to 29-16 by halftime. Montini cut Loyola’s lead to 39-33 by the end of the third quarter.

Matulevicius poured in 20 points for the Broncos in Friday’s loss to the Ramblers. She drained eight field goals, including two baskets from 3-point range, and made both of her free-throw attempts.

Senior Alyssa Epps, who also made two 3-point shots, contributed 10 points for the Broncos. Kerstein, who made two 3-point baskets of her own, added eight points. Carver scored five

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Montini Catholic’s girls basketball team improved its overall season record to 6-0 following its 58-46 win over DePaul College Prep in Lombard on Nov. 29. The Broncos suffered losses in their next two games to fall to 6-2. Loyola Academy beat Montini 60-47 on Friday in Wilmette. The Broncos dropped a 53-52 decision to Batavia on Saturday at the Chicagoland Invitational Showcase at Palatine’s Fremd High School. Montini senior Victoria Matulevicius (No. 5) is pictured above during the Broncos’ Nov. 29 win over DePaul. Matulevicius scored 20 points during that game. She also scored 20 points in last week’s loss at Loyola. Matulevicius delivered another 20-point output in Saturday’s contest against Batavia; that marked her fourth straight 20-point game. She began her streak of 20-point efforts when she scored a team-leading 20 points in the Broncos’ 6331 home win over Glenbrook South in Lombard on Nov. 25.

points, while senior Riley White and junior Jordan Mogilinski provided two points each.

Batavia led Montini 16-13 after one quarter of Saturday’s game in Palatine.

The Bulldogs’ lead swelled to 36-20 by halftime. Kerstein made a shot from near the half-court line at the end of the third quarter; that 3-point basket cut Batavia’s lead to 49-37 with eight minutes to play.

The Bulldogs tried to add to their 53-52 lead in the closing moments of the game, but they missed a pair of free throws with about seven seconds to play. The Broncos launched a last-second 3-point shot that missed the mark

after hitting the front of the rim.

Matulevicius, who scored a team-leading 20 points for the fourth straight game, delivered nine points during the fourth quarter. Kerstein scored 12 of her 16 points during the third quarter. Epps, who made two 3-point shots, added eight points. Kinney and Carver tallied four and three points, respectively.

Matulevicius began her streak of 20-point games when she led the Broncos to a 63-31 home win over Glenbrook South on Nov. 25.

The Broncos’ season continued with a game at Mother McAuley High School earlier this week.

(Continued from page 24) Glenbard East led Schaumburg Rams’ conference opener at Lar20-19 after one quarter of the Nov. kin. Pierson and Nee scored 13 28 contest in Lombard. The Saxons points each. Sophomore Danny went on a 5-0 run to close out the Snyder added nine points and five second quarter and take a 38-31 rebounds. lead at halftime.

The Rams trailed Naperville Schaumburg delivered a 13-0 run Central 45-26 late in the second to start the third quarter. The Sax- quarter of Saturday afternoon’s ons outscored the Rams 15-6 in the game in Wheaton. Snyder drained a third quarter and held a 53-37 lead long 3-point shot at the end of the with eight minutes to play. first half to reduce the Redhawks’ Senior Aleks Jajic scored a lead to 45-29. team-leading 19 points for the Snyder drained three shots from Rams in last week’s loss to Scha- 3-point range in a span of less than umburg. Senior Ari Pierson added one minute during the third quarter.

15 points for Glenbard East, while The Rams cut Naperville Central’s sophomore Michael Nee provided lead to 58-54 with eight minutes to 10 points. play.

Jajic contributed 16 points, nine A layup by Pierson trimmed the rebounds and four assists in the Redhawks’ lead to 60-56 with about

5:30 left in the game. Naperville Central then scored five straight points to push its lead to 65-56.

Snyder made five 3-point shots and scored a team-leading 16 points for the Rams during Saturday’s loss. Nee, who made a pair of baskets from 3-point range, added 15 points. Pierson scored nine points.

Junior Luis Martinez, who made two 3-point shots, contributed eight points. Junior Devin Kraft scored five points, while Jajic and sophomore Norman Loechel provided four and three points, respectively.

Glenbard East’s schedule this week includes conference games against Streamwood and South Elgin. The Rams will face South Elgin this Friday in Lombard.

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Warriors open conference season with a win over Morton Powell scores 21 points in Willowbrook’s first home game of the season

Willowbrook’s boys basketball team began its West Suburban Gold Conference season with Friday night’s 59-50 victory over Morton in Villa Park.

The Warriors, who began their 2023-24 season by winning one of four games at Fenton’s Chuck Mitchell Thanksgiving Tournament, improved their overall record to 2-3 with Friday’s win over the Mustangs.

Morton led Willowbrook 14-6 at the end of the first quarter. The Warriors outscored the Mustangs 20-6 in the second quarter to take a 2620 halftime lead. Willowbrook held a 43-32 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Morton trimmed the Warriors’ lead to 46-43 in the middle of the fourth quarter. Willowbrook then scored five straight points to extend its lead to 51-43.

Sophomore Otis Powell scored a team-high 21 points for the Warriors in their victory over the Mustangs.

Senior Noah Boyd provided 11 points for Willowbrook. Senior Andrew

Ciesinski contributed nine points and 11 rebounds before fouling out with 4:27 to play. Senior Kenyon Rhodes supplied eight points and eight rebounds for the Warriors. Junior Jaden Royal added five points.

Powell scored an inside basket with 26.2 seconds to play to give the Warriors a 57-50 lead. Morton intentionally fouled Powell on the play.

Powell went to the free-throw line and made one of two free throws to push Willowbrook’s lead to 58-50.

Rhodes then made one of two free throws with 23.7 seconds remaining to account for the final point of the game.

The Warriors’ schedule this week includes non-conference games at Naperville Central and Montini Catholic. Willowbrook won’t play its next conference game until Dec. 15, when it will battle Downers Grove South in Downers Grove. The Warriors won’t play their next home game until Jan. 5, when they will meet Leyden in a conference contest.

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Willowbrook’s boys basketball team played its first home game of the 2023-24 season on Friday. The Warriors opened their West Suburban Gold Conference schedule with Friday’s battle against Morton. Willowbrook defeated the visiting Mustangs 5950 in Villa Park. Sophomore Otis Powell (No. 2 - top right) scored a team-leading 21 points for the Warriors in their victory. Senior Andrew Ciesinski (No. 33 above) provided nine points and 11 rebounds for Willowbrook.

Senior Kenyon Rhodes (No. 1 left) contributed eight points for the Warriors, who improved their overall season record to 2-3 after beating the Mustangs. “Morton is never an easy win,” said Willowbrook coach Chris Perkins after Friday’s game. “They can bring it and pick up the intensity.

We’re a young team. A lot of our guys don’t have a lot of varsity experience. We’re learning as we grow.” The Warriors won’t play their next home game until Jan. 5, when they will meet Leyden in a conference battle.

Warriors post conference win over the Blazers

The Willowbrook girls basketball team opened its West Suburban Gold Conference season with last week’s home games against Hinsdale South and Addison Trail.

The Warriors suffered a 51-36 loss to Hinsdale South on Nov. 28. Willowbrook then beat Addison Trail 45-30 on Saturday.

The Warriors’ overall season record stood at 2-5 after Saturday’s victory over the Blazers.

Hinsdale South led Willowbrook 12-6 after one quarter and 26-21 at halftime of last week’s game in Villa Park. The visiting Hornets outscored the Warriors 13-1 in the third quarter to take a 39-22 lead with eight minutes to play. Willowbrook scored its only point of the third quarter on a free throw with 16.6 seconds remaining in the period.

Senior Elle Bruschuk scored a team-leading 13 points for the Warriors in last week’s loss to the Hornets. Bruschuk sank all eight of her free-throw attempts during the game. Junior Kendall Medinger, who made a pair of shots from 3-point range, added 10 points for Willowbrook. Junior Ayaani Gusman contributed seven points. Senior Lillian Vish and junior Loralai McIntyre supplied four and two points, respectively.

The Warriors led Addison Trail 11-7 after one quarter of Saturday’s conference game in Villa Park.

Addison Trail took a 13-11 lead during the second quarter, but the Warriors, who didn’t score for the

first five minutes of the quarter, closed the period with a 9-2 run to grab a 20-15 halftime lead.

Willowbrook opened the third quarter with an 11-0 run to extend its lead to 31-15. The Blazers failed to score for the first six minutes of the quarter.

Senior Kalina Henry of the Warriors sank a layup as the buzzer sounded to end the third quarter.

Henry’s basket gave Willowbrook a 33-20 lead with eight minutes to play.

Bruschuk provided nine points during Saturday’s win over the Blazers. Gusman scored eight points.

Medinger, who made one shot from 3-point range, added seven points. Through seven games, Medinger has drained nine 3-point shots. She’s converted at least one 3-point shot during each of Willowbrook’s first seven games of the season.

McIntyre added six points for the Warriors in Saturday’s victory, while Henry and senior Tia Kelly scored four points each. Vish contributed three points, while junior Kristin Woods and sophomore Joely Maciejewski delivered two points each.

Senior Aneibi Farias Olaguez scored a team-high 12 points for Addison Trail in Saturday’s game in Villa Park. Senior Cailey Salerno supplied 10 points for the Blazers.

Willowbrook’s schedule this week includes conference games at Proviso East and Morton, along with tonight’s non-conference home game against Lake Park.

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The Montini Catholic wrestling team is pictured after Saturday’s championship effort at the 10-team Neuqua Valley Scuffle in Naperville. The Broncos won the event’s team championship with their total of 227.5 points. Warren placed second in the team competition with 201 points. Four Montini wrestlers won individual titles in the event.

Five Broncos secured second-place finishes in their respective weight levels. The Broncos are competing in this week’s Ironman Tournament in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

That tournament will include over 600 wrestlers from more than 150 high schools across the country.

Broncos capture the team title at Neuqua Valley Scuffle Four Montini wrestlers win individual championships; five other Broncos deliver second-place finishes

The Montini Catholic wrestling team had a busy and productive week last week. On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Broncos defeated two Chicago Catholic League opponents, beating St. Francis 72-3 and outscoring Providence Catholic 55-24 in a threeteam meet in Lombard. On Saturday, Montini won the title at the 10-team Neuqua Valley Scuffle event.

Montini posted a team total of 227.5 points in its first-place effort at Neuqua Valley on Saturday. Warren finished second with 201 points. Oak Park and River Forest claimed third with 151 points. Loyola Academy (141 points) and Elk Grove Village (117 points) placed fourth and fifth, respectively.

Montini wrestlers who won individual titles in Saturday’s tournament at Neuqua Valley included junior Josh Vazquez (126 pounds), sophomore Kam Luif (132 pounds), sophomore Jeremy Huf (138 pounds) and senior Alex Marre (175 pounds).

The Broncos who delivered second-place finishes at Neuqua Valley on Saturday included freshman Allen Woo (106 pounds), freshman Mikey Malizzio (113 pounds), freshman Isaac Mayora (120 pounds), sophomore Santino Tenuta (157 pounds) and senior Mick Ranquist, who was the runner-up in the heavyweight division.

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