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Two suspects sought in robbery of bank in downtown Elmhurst

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT

On Monday, Nov. 28, at approximately 4:41 p.m., the Elmhurst Police Department was dispatched to Elmhurst-Wintrust Bank located at 115 W. Third Street in downtown Elmhurst, for a reported bank robbery.

Upon arrival, officers learned two suspects had entered the bank. One suspect presented a note demanding cash to the

Fenton School District seeks new Board member

Due to the resignation of Board Member Patty Jalowiec, the Board of Education of Fenton Community High School District 100 is accept ing letters of interest and applica tions for an appointment to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Educa tion.

Fenton High School District 100 thanked Mrs. Jalowiec for her six years of dedicated service.

The duration of this appointment is until the next school board elec tion on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The Board intends to seat the new mem ber no later than the Monday, Dec. 21 regular Board meeting.

Applicants must be a U.S. citi zen, 18 years or older, a resident of Illinois and District 100 for at least one year, and a registered voter. If you are interested in the board po sition, please pick up a Board ap plication at Fenton High School’s District Office.

teller and the other suspect acted as a lookout. The suspect with the note implied he had a weapon but did not display one.

After taking an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspects left on foot, westbound toward Addison Avenue. No injuries were reported in connection with the robbery.

Evidence located by officers at the scene indicated the suspects fled to a nearby alley south of Third Street, between Addison

and Larch Avenues. The area was searched by officers however the suspects were no longer in the area. The suspects may have left the scene of the alley in an unknown vehicle.

The suspects are described as follows: Suspect 1: A male, 20-30 years of age, 6-foot-tall, medium build, wearing a blue Nike hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and black gloves.

Suspect 2: A male, 20-40 years of age, 6-foot-tall, heavy build, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, surgical mask, and black pants.

The incident remains under investigation by the Elmhurst Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Elmhurst Police Department at (630) 530-3050.

Montini Robotics team headed to state

Pictured is the Montini Catholic High School’s Robotics

School on Sunday, Nov. 20.

event. The

SUBMITTED PHOTO Bensenville Independent

Team at a competition held at Batavia High

Their performance has already qualified them for the state championship

team includes (standing, from left): Anjay Dhir ‘24, Thomas Cyze ‘23, Will Prater ‘23, Matthew DiSimone ‘23, a resident of Bensenville, Matthew Silveyra ‘25, Conor Kaefer ‘25 and Hayden Surrette ‘25; (seated from left): Angela Banov ‘23 and Alexander Silveyra ‘23. See story inside.

It all starts with a smile.

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Taking steps to improve your appearance now is an investment in your long-term health and well being.

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Slices of life

The science of happiness

Lately I’ve been interested in happiness—scientifically speaking, of course. That sounds counterintuitive, oxymoronic even. How can the cut and dried factual-based world of science have anything to do with something as instinctive and emotional as happiness?

Turns out they have more in common than I originally thought. Happiness causes physiological changes within us that science is able to use to identify, quantify and even predict happy.

I’ve always thought of happiness as external—something that happens to me. Happiness comes from going to Disney World, opening presents at Christmas, saying “yes” to the dress, a brand new convertible, landing that dream job, scoring the last slice of chocolate cake, winning the lottery and so on.

While this might sound logical, external experiences and things that happen to us aren’t the real source of happiness. In truth, happiness comes from within. At least that’s what science says.

And who are we to argue with science?

Scientists have studied happiness and they’ve found it happens naturally. (Duh.) But, (here’s the kicker) it can also be manufactured. Harvard psychologist, Dan Gilbert, describes “synthetic happiness.” It’s the happy we create when we don’t get what we want.

Sort of like seeing the glass as half full.

As it turns out, when we don’t get what we want, the happiest among us take on a new perspective and choose to see it another way.

Key word in that last sentence: choose.

Happiness is a choice.

Absorb the power in that for just a minute, because it is great. It is gigantic.

You get to choose your own happiness. How flipping awesome is that? Flippingly! Because choice is power. And the power is in your hands. No one else’s. You are in charge.

Flippingly in charge. Damn grand.

From my very limited research, along with (extensive) lifetime experience, I’ve concluded that happiness is a habit. As with all habits, it gets easier and more natural with practice. In contrast, the opposite is also true. Choosing a dim outlook on life can also become a habit. You can send two people to the county fair on the same day. One will see dirt and dust and crowds and long lines in front of the food trucks serving greasy food. The other will see the roller coaster, Ferris wheel and delicious

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

corn dogs on a stick.

Same fair. Same day. Same experiences. Different outlooks. Different outcomes.

The people in the white lab coats tell us happiness is a choice, and in that, they have a few other gems that can help us find our own Happiness Boulevard. Here’s what their studies suggest:

Gratitude increases happiness. If we spend time thinking of all that we have, we commit less brain energy to all things we want or don’t have. Gratitude, like happiness, is a habit. They are best friends and are often seen having coffee together on Tuesday mornings at the cute little pastry shop down the street—visibly exuding appreciation and love for one another over lattes and donuts.

Happiness can be increased by (Ready for this shocker?) engaging in activities you enjoy. Do what makes you happy and you will more likely be happy. Standing ovation for the obvious.

Understand that your emotions are your choice. Even in dire circumstances, you choose how you feel. It may be bad, but it will get better and could possibly be worse. Most of our challenges won’t even be on our radar a year from now, much less five years from now. Even if they will be, life won’t always be the same as it is today. Ponder and remember that. Allow yourself to give it perspective even if it has to be one conscious breath at a time.

The happiest people believe in something greater than themselves. This lifts the weight of the world off of their shoulders. Perhaps we are not in control after all. Understand this and accept it. Embrace it for the gift it is.

I grew up believing “things” made me happy - experiences, good fortune, other people. Turns out I was only half right. Happiness might (sometimes) come from our environment, but most often it is already within us – waiting for us to embrace and recognize it. It is there for the taking. Go ahead, scoop up a healthy portion for yourself.

You’ll be glad you did.

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

Man gets 15 years for attempted arson at Oak Brook theater

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a Chicago man has been sentenced to 15 years in the Il linois Department of Corrections af ter entering a plea of guilty to one count of attempt aggravated arson (Class 1 felony) stemming from an in cident at the Oak Brook Center AMC Theater in January, 2018.

David Ferguson, 33, appeared in court in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell who accepted Ferguson’s plea and handed down the sentence.

On July 2, 2018, a DuPage Coun ty arrest warrant in the amount of $250,000 with 10 percent to apply was executed against Ferguson while he was being held in the Cook County Jail facing unrelated aggravated arson charges. He has remained in custody since that time.

In the early evening hours of Jan. 12, 2018, the manager of the AMC Theater was notified by a staff mem ber of a suspicious individual walking around the area of theater 5. When the manager went to theatre 5, he smelled a strong odor, later determined to be

D88 seeks teams for this year’s Relay For Life

At District 88, giving back and helping others is a cornerstone of pride.

One of the district’s main fund raising events is the Relay For Life of District 88 Youth, which is the culmination of Willowbrook’s Brook Olympics (a weeklong series of events and challenges created to en hance tradition and class spirit and pride at the school). Those events – along with “Go Pink” efforts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

This year’s Relay For Life event will take place on Saturday, March 4 at Willowbrook, and all District 88 students and community members are invited to attend. It will feature a variety of activities and games, and there also will be a luminaria to remember those who have lost their battle with cancer. Community mem bers who raise at least $15 are invited to participate from 6 to 11 p.m. Dis trict 88 students who raise at least $115 can stay for the lock-in from 11 p.m. on March 4 to 6 a.m. on March 5. They also will receive a T-shirt and vouchers and will be entered into a raffle to win prizes.

To register for the Relay For Life of District 88 Youth event, go to re layforlife.org/d88il. Donations can be made at that link as well, and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more informa tion, contact Relay For Life adviser Ed Sullivan at esullivan@dupage88. net or 630-782-3019.

paint thinner, coming from theater 6. The manager also observed patrons quickly leaving theater 6. When the manager entered theater 6, he found Ferguson seated in the theater with a can of paint thinner on his lap. The manager quickly escorted Ferguson out of the theater at which time Ferguson pulled out cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket and at tempted to light a cigarette. Ferguson was then escorted off the property.

An investigation into the matter led by the Oak Brook Police Department identified Ferguson as a suspect and found that he had poured paint thin ner on the floor of the theater and left paper towels soaked in paint thinner in the theater.

“Fortunately, thanks to the alert ness of staff and the quick response of the Manager at the Oak Brook Center AMC Theater, a possible tragedy was

averted,” Berlin said. “Thankfully, no fire was ever set, and no one was injured from the chemical fumes. During the holiday season, our the aters, restaurants and retail establish ments are extremely busy with holi day shoppers and celebrations.

“Judge O’Connell’s sentence sends the message that in DuPage Coun ty we will use any and all resources available to us to protect our business es and their patrons through this hol iday season and throughout the entire year.”

Ferguson will be required to serve 50 percent of his DuPage County sentence to be served consecutively to a six-year sentence he received out of Cook County. Judge O’Connell ordered that the sentences be served consecutively rather than concurrent ly based upon the defendant’s threat to public safety.

David Ferguson

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Park District coming events, programs, camps Christmas Cookie Bake-Off takes place Dec. 19

Those 21 and older can show off their baking skills in the Bensen ville Park District’s first-ev er Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in the Oak Room at the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC), 1000 W. Wood Street.

“Christmas time is here—a time for joy, a time for cheer’ is how the song goes, but it’s also time for cookies,” said Trent Grossman, se nior services program coordinator. “The Oak Room Christmas Cook ie 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 cookies, par ticipants will be playing a round of crazy 8s as well as have photo opportunities with the jolly man in red. Prizes awarded for cookie competition.

The event is open to anyone aged 21 or older. Register by Monday, Dec. 12 to participate. All com petitors should bring at least two dozen cookies. The fee is just $5 for residents, $8 for non-residents. The fee is waived for those enter ing the cookie competition. Please contact Grossman at 630-766-7015

or tgrossman@BvilleParks.org for more information or to hold your spot in the competition.

Park District cheerleading boot camp starts Dec. 20

The winter sports season is only a few weeks away, and now is the time to get ready to cheer on those teams. The Bensenville Park Dis trict offers a cheer boot camp for children ages 5-14 that teaches them cheers and routines to be per formed at park district basketball games during the winter months.

Cheer boot camp takes place 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Tuesday, Dec. 20 to Thursday, Jan. 5, and the registration deadline is Thursday, Dec. 15.

The park district’s in-house cheerleading program teaches ba sic cheers, stunts and tumbling. The program is not competitive, but it provides an environment where new and experienced cheerleaders can be challenged, gain confidence and flourish. Cheerleading is of fered for 4-to-6-year-olds, those ages 7 to 9 and those from 10 to 14 years of age. The sessions take place on Saturdays. The first ses sion runs from Jan. 7 to Feb. 4; the second session, Feb. 18 to March

Park district fitness supervisor offers holiday health tips

It can be hard to stay fit or even to maintain the same weight during the holiday season, but Bensenville Park District Fitness Supervisor Silvia Acevedo has some practical advice on how to stay fit and healthy during the holidays.

Acevedo recently shared the fol lowing four holiday health concepts on the “Spotlight on Bensenville” cable television program: set realis tic expectations, plan ahead, keep it quick and consistent and take advan tage of seasonal offerings.

Acevedo says it’s okay to relax a little with fitness goals during the holidays, recognizing that it is often a time of great stress.

“Goals should be realistic and achievable, focusing on mainte nance,” she said. “You can stay ac tive and enjoy all the festivities with out feeling overwhelmed.”

Acevedo says planning ahead is another key to success.

“Planning ahead for the busy hol idays helps you figure out your op

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Deadline to apply is Dec. 12

Required application materials must be submitted to Mary Timmins at the Fenton District Office and re ceived by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12.

Prospective candidates who have questions about the application pro cess can contact the Superintendent’s office by calling (630) 860-6284 or sending an email to timmins@fen ton100.org.

tions to get your workouts in with the understanding that a plan B might be necessary, so consider those plan B’s ahead of time,” she said.

If hitting the road during the hol idays, consider hotels with pools and fitness facilities. If those are not available, there are fitness apps that may be used or consider bringing fit ness equipment such as elastic bands on the trip. She also says to research nearby trails to run, walk or hike to stay active.

If staying at home, she suggests wearing running or walking shoes and taking every opportunity to walk; use the stairs when possible. She also says shoveling snow is a great way to exercise.

Being consistent, even if it’s just for 15 to 20 minutes a day, is enough to make a difference.

“Plan for a 15-to-20-minute work out,” Acevedo said, noting the best time is in the morning. “Waking up 30 minutes earlier will keep you on track without distractions, plus it will give you the energy you need for the busy and festive day ahead of you.”

Finally, Acevedo says to take ad vantage of seasonal offerings to max imize value and minimize effects on the budget.

“There are plenty of seasonal pro motions available that can help you remain on track with your fitness goals,” she explained.

For more information about Wood Street Fitness, group fitness class schedules and rates, visit WoodSt Fitness.com or call 630-766-7015. Wood Street Fitness is located inside the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street.

18. Registration deadlines are a week prior to the start of each ses sion.

Program fees are $45 for resi dents and $55 for non-residents each session. To register, call 630766-7015 or visit the DGLC.

Bump, set and spike it, the way kids like it!

Time to register for volleyball skills camps.

Girls and boys volleyball skills camps focus on skill development for athletes ages 7-9 and 10-14, and registration is underway.

The beginner program (ages 7-9) is geared toward beginners and

Police reports

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

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

Nov. 30, 1:04 a.m. in the 400 block of Supreme Drive, a complainant re ported a physical altercation with a known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2201065

Nov. 29, 8:09 a.m. in the 1100 block of W. Irving Park Road, a com plainant reported fraudulent charges to their checking account. This case is under investigation. BEPC2201061

Nov. 29, 4:26 p.m. in the 200 block of James Street, a complainant reported a small speaker was thrown at them during a verbal altercation. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2201063

Nov. 28, 9:19 a.m. near S. Mason St. and Grove Avenue, Noe Perez, 38, of Bensenville, was arrested for battery and resisting a police officer. BEPC2201052

Nov. 28, 3:28 p.m. in 200 block of S. Church Road, a complainant reported juveniles lit fireworks in the bathroom. The juveniles were then turned over to their parents. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2201055

Nov. 27, 4:30 a.m. near E. Irving Park Road and N. Central Ave., An ibal Reyes, 40, of Des Plaines, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and other traffic violations. BEPC2201050

Nov. 26, 9:27 a.m. in the 100 block

teaches the fundamentals of the game, while the program for those aged 10-14 is for more experienced players and helps to fine-tune their skills.

Sessions are available at differ ent times for different age groups, with camps running from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Thursday, Jan. 5, and Tuesday, Jan. 17 to Tuesday, Feb. 7. All sessions will take place at the DGLC, and registration deadlines are a week prior to the start of each session.

Program fees are $40 for resi dents and $52 for non-residents each session. To register, call 630766-7015 or visit the DGLC.

of N. Addison St., a complainant re ported a domestic situation with a known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2201049

Nov. 25, 2:30 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Grand Ave., a complainant re ported a known suspect cashed fraud ulent checks at their location and came back as bounced. This case is under investigation. BEPC2201048

Nov. 24, 2:47 a.m. in the 100 block of Bridget Court, a complainant re ported an unknown suspect cut their tires with an unknown object. This case is under investigation. BEPC2201046

Nov. 23, 8:53 p.m. in the 700 block of S. York Road, Julio Pan gan-Bachan, 47, of Bensenville, was arrested on an original warrant out of Bensenville. BEPC2201043

Nov. 23, 9:26 p.m. near N. York Road and E. Irving Park Road, Noah L. Ricchiardi, 24, of Woodridge, was arrested for driving while license is suspended, three fail to appear war rants along with another traffic viola tion. BEPC2201044

Nov. 23, 10:37 p.m. in the 200 block of George Street, Richard C. Baker, 28, of Bensenville, was arrest ed for driving under the influence of alcohol and another traffic violation. BEPC2201045

Nov. 23, 12:48 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., Dennis E. Cermak, 21, of Bensenville, was ar rested for an in-jurisdiction warrant. BEPC2201041

Nov. 23, 3:49 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road. a complainant reported an unknown suspect hit their car and left. The suspect was located and arrested for suspected driving while under the influence. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2201042

“ Christmas time is here—a time for joy, a time for cheer’ is how the song goes, but it’s also time for cookies. The Oak Room Christmas Cookie Bake-Off is sure to be the most competitive and exclusive bake-off in the Bensenville Park District.”

– Trent Grossman, senior services program coordinator

Senior named ILMEA all-state musician

Addison Trail senior Diego De La Rosa has been named as an All-State Musician by the Illinois Music Education As sociation (ILMEA). De La Rosa will perform during the Illinois Music Education Conference, which will take place in Peoria from Jan. 25 to 28. He will audi tion to perform in either the AllState Orchestra or the Honors Orchestra. After being selected as an All-District Musician earli er this school year.

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Coming events

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

Thursday, Dec. 8 Zumba!

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

Thursday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 11

Jigsaw puzzle exchange

Swap out the jigsaw puzzles you have completed for something “new to you!” Drop-off dates are Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at the Adult Service Desk of the Addison Public Library. For each puzzle you donate, you will get a ticket to receive a different puzzle during the exchange. Pickup is Dec. 11 at the Large Meeting Room.

Friday, Dec. 9

Free time Fridays

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

• Craft time for littles: Holiday edition (drop in)

From 10-10:45 a.m. at the Ad dison Public Library, join us for crafts celebrating the upcoming hol idays. Geared towards ages 2-5, but

all ages welcome.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Family story time (drop in)

From 2-2:30 at the Addison Pub lic Library, enjoy stories, songs, and a fun activity. Geared toward ages birth-3 but all ages are welcome.

Monday, Dec. 12

What is a business plan and why I need one?

From 6:30-8 p.m. on Zoom via the Addison Public Library, join us to learn the elements of a solid business plan, the reasons why each element is important to maximize your odds of success, and remove fears. Even if you already have an established busi ness, this session will give you some things to think about as you prepare for 2023.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

• Holiday classics story time

From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addi son Public Library, join us for classic winter holiday stories and crafts.

• Essentrics: Dynamic stretching

Starting at 1 p.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, Essentrics® is a low-impact, full-body workout that is safe for all ages and fitness levels and helps you improve flexibility. Wear comfort able clothes. We workout in bare feet or non-slip socks.

Thursday,

mal play time to meet new people or see your friends from story time. Listen to some music, play with our special toys for babies and tots, and socialize!

• Monthly meditation

Starting at 10 a.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Pub lic Library, join friends old and new in-person to discover the life chang ing effects of meditation. No experi ence required.

Saturday, Dec. 17

LEGO Club (drop in)

From 2-2:45 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for LEGO fun and create your own masterpiece.

Ongoing events Open labs

Mondays Dec. 12 and 19 from 1-4 p.m.; Tuesdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 from 5-8 p.m.; Wednesdays Dec. 14 and 21 from 9 a.m.-noon; and Fri days Dec. 9 and 16 from 1-4 p.m., during open labs, you can drop in to the Creative Studio to get help from trained staff with your project.

Open enrollment is ongoing for the Addison Park District Preschool

educational and recreational, which aid in social, physical, intellectual, and emotional growth. Registration is taken in-person at the Centenni al Rec Center. Call (630) 233-7275 option 3 for registration availability. Visit addisonparks.org for required paperwork due prior to first day of program.

English reading circle

Starting at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, build your vocab ulary and reading skills in a small group setting.

English conversation groups

At 2 p.m. Mondays on Zoom, and at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Pub lic Library, practice listening and speaking skills in a small group set ting. Learn more at: addisonlibrary. org/events

English reading circle

At 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Pub lic Library. Learn more at: addisonli brary.org/events

Heroes story time

Dec. 15

• Baby and toddler time

From 10-10:45 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for an infor

The Addison Park District pre school program curriculum reflects the Illinois Early Learning and De velopment Standards. Visit www. illinoisearlylearning.org for more de tails. The Park District helps children develop prekindergarten skills, in cluding letter/name recognition, lis tening skills, healthy habits, cooper ative play, fine motor, and socializa tion skills. The experiences are both

From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for stories and activities about everyday heroes, su perheroes, and more.

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

Pretrial detention changes to SAFE-T Act heads to governor

Senate, House pass measure on final legislative day of year

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Lawmakers last week passed a long-awaited amendment to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform’s provisions that will eliminate cash bail when the calendar hits 2023.

The measure expands the list of crimes for which a judge can order pretrial detention, adds to what a judge can consider when determin ing if a defendant is a risk of willful flight from prosecution, and standard izes language regarding a defendant’s danger to the public safety among several other changes.

The measure will still end the ex isting wealth-based system of pretrial detention in favor of one based on an offender’s level of risk to the public or of fleeing prosecution.

“Illinois, on Jan. 1, 2023, will make history—civil rights history, one that all of us can look back at with pride,” Sen. Robert Peters, the bill’s Sen ate sponsor, said in Senate debate. “I know I would say that this is my version of the Voting Rights Act. This is my version of Obamacare. This is what I did in Springfield and changed the fortunes for thousands of work ing-class Illinoisans.”

It passed the Senate 38-17 just be fore 2 p.m., then passed the House 71-40 just before 5:30 p.m. It will still require a signature from the governor

to become law.

It was the product of months of negotiations following the original SAFE-T Act’s January 2021 passage. In the end, several state’s attorneys and law enforcement groups, as well as pretrial justice advocates who were on the other side of the issue, adopted a stance of neutrality.

The bill didn’t receive any Repub lican support, although several mem bers of the minority party in the Sen ate acknowledged what they believed were considerable but insufficient improvements to the underlying law.

They also chafed at being left out of the negotiations.

The measure is slated to take effect as planned next year, barring a pend ing lawsuit from more than 50 state’s attorneys who are challenging it on state constitutional grounds.

The latest changes, contained in two amendments to House Bill 1095 that totaled more than 300 pages, at least partially aimed to address one of the constitutional complaints. It states that “pretrial release” has the meaning ascribed to bail in Section 9 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution where the sureties provided are non monetary in nature.”

But most of the language addressed several concerns cited by state’s at torneys and others, including worries that the original law’s vague wording

could lead to mass release of individ uals being held in lieu of bail when the calendar hits Jan. 1.

The new measure clarifies the changes that will apply to those charged with crimes after that date. Those who were held in lieu of bail before 2023 will be able to petition to have their case moved to the new system.

It adds clarifying language regard ing part of the bill which some had read as preventing police from arrest ing a trespasser.

While it maintains language in structing officers to issue a citation in lieu of custodial arrest for cases below Class A misdemeanors, it also specifies that police maintain discre tion to make an arrest if the person is a threat to the community or they continue to break the law.

Lawmakers also clarified language regarding the standard of proving a defendant is a danger to the public. The bill states a person to be held on the dangerousness standard must be proven to be a “real and present threat to the safety of any person or persons or the community, based on the spe cific articulable facts of the case.”

It clarifies and defines that all peo ple charged with “forcible felonies” and non-probationable offenses may be detained under the dangerousness standard. Individuals accused of do

mestic violence may also be held pre trial.

It adds hate crimes, felony ani mal torture, aggravated DUI causing bodily harm, DUI while operating a school bus and other DUI charges as detainable offenses if the defendant is deemed dangerous.

Republicans in committee and on the Senate floor, however, criticized the measure’s approach to the crime of burglary.

The bill states residential burglary or burglary “where there is use of force against another person” are detainable under the dangerousness standard.

But if a burglary doesn’t meet those criteria, such as someone steal ing change from an unlocked car, it’s not detainable based on an offender’s risk of danger to the community.

The offense would still be detain able under a “willful flight” standard, and anyone already out on pretrial re lease can be detained when charged with any crime. Per the law, “willful flight” means “intentional conduct with a purpose to thwart the judicial process to avoid prosecution.”

The amendment expands existing law to state “isolated” non-appear ances are not evidence of willful flight, but “patterns of intentional conduct to evade prosecution … may be considered as factors in assessing

future intent to evade prosecution.”

Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Me tropolis, a former prosecutor, said the law is still too limiting for judges.

“We’ve created a detention net— that detention net still has holes,” he said during House debate. “And what that means is we’ll see those holes in the detention net and we’ll be back in a year to try to patch the hole, and then we’ll find another hole.”

The amendment also allows more hearings to be conducted remotely, a measure at least partially spurred by an anticipated increase in workload for the court system.

It also creates a grant program through the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to increase the number of public defenders, although it would be subject to appropriations by future General Assemblies.

Sen. Steve McClure, R-Spring field, criticized the sponsors for not considering such a program for pros ecutors.

McClure also criticized a provi sion allowing a judge to classify time spent on GPS monitoring as “time served” as a jail sentence if the defen dant is convicted.

“Why should they get credit for a mandatory minimum sentence when they’re not even restricted in any way, either in their home or in jail or in prison?” McClure asked.

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Police Reports

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

Addison Nov. 29

Erinson Osveli Reyes Ovalle, 24, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI and driving while li cense suspended near Green Oaks and Mill at 1:09 a.m.

Police said Joshua D. Wilson, 37, of Carpentersville, was issued a war rant near Army Trail and Stonehedge

at 1:34 a.m.

Nov. 27

Jesus A. Medina, 25, of Glendale Heights, was charged with DUI at 10 a.m.

Ernesto Montano, 53, of Plain field, was charged with two counts of DUI in the 1600 block of W. Lake at 2:08 a.m.

A 24-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of N. Macie at 12:34 a.m.

Nov. 26

Said De La Cruz, 19, of Wood Dale, was charged with obstructing a police officer and driving while license suspended or revoked near Prospect and Forest Preserve at 1:31 a.m.

Ashwani K. Ghai, 46, of Addi son, was charged with DUI-drugs and driving while license revoked or suspended near Factory and Grace at 10:25 p.m.

A 46-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery, aggravated battery to a po lice officer and criminal damage to property in the 100 block of W. Mi chael at 6:05 p.m.

Nov. 24

Elsi Garcia-Carrillo, 31, of Addi son, was charged with two counts of DUI in the 100 block of S. Addison at 10:31 p.m.

Reshi Patel, 40, of Addison, was charged with DUI, seeding, illegal lane usage and failure to obey a stop sign near S. Mill and W. Lake Manor at 12:41 a.m.

Nov. 23

of S. Addison at 6:45 a.m.

A 19-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of S. Lincoln at 5:35 p.m.

Nov. 19

Gilberto Laureano Ocampo, 31, of Des Plaines, was charged with two counts of DUI and stopping/stand ing/parking in a non-business district near Fullerton and Villa at 1:01 a.m.

A 24-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of S. Villa at 11:50 p.m.

Nov. 18

A 33-year-old Cicero man was charged with two counts of domes tic battery and possession of a con trolled substance at 3 p.m.

battery near Itasca and Surrey at 7:28 p.m.

Nov. 10

Christ P. Kappos, 38, of Lombard, was charged with two counts of DUI and speeding near Hale and Lake Park at 11:52 p.m.

Nov. 9

Michaela J. Vanwinkle, 32, of South Elgin, was charged with DUI and illegal possession/transporta tion of liquor by a driver in the 1200 block of W. Fullerton at 1:33 a.m.

Villa Park Nov. 26

NOTICE OF

FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 45, DUPAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed prop erty tax levy increase for School District No. 45, DuPage County for 2022 will be held on December 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the District 45 Board Room, 255 W. Vermont Street in Vil la Park, Illinois.

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

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for the year 2021 were $38,327,977.67.

The proposed corporate and special pur pose property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $41,315,000.00. This represents a 7.79% in crease over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2021 were $5,410,753.57.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 are $5,472,860.00. This rep resents a 1.15% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2021 were $43,817,794.81.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $46,787,860.00. This represents a 6.78% increase over the previous year.

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Enrique Chavez Silva, 24, of Ad dison, was charged with DUI near Route 53 and Scheik at 9:23 p.m.

Nov. 21

Henry Hernandez, 28, of Bensen ville, was charged with possession of cannabis and unlawful use of canna bis by a driver near Villa and Palmer at 3:21 a.m.

Nov. 20

Adan M. Almaraz, 19, of Hoffman Estates, was charged with criminal damage to property at 11:05 a.m.

Marco T. Guillen Lemus, 58, of Addison, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed in the 800 block of W. College at 7:58 p.m.

Gautamraj Murali, 33, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI near Lake and Addison at 2:07 a.m.

Fredi C. Quinonez, 25, of Addi son, was charged with reckless dis charge of a firearm in the 800 block

A 19-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of N. Church at 11:56 p.m.

A 28-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of Macie at 8:08 p.m.

Nov. 14

Marvin A. Holmes, 21, and Antho ny R. Johnson, 21, both of Chicago, were charged with two counts of bur glary in the 1000 block of N. Rohl wing at 11:05 a.m.

Nov. 12

Salvador Castro Cardenas, 37, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI near Lake and I-355 at 3:18 a.m.

Aneta Kuczynska, 42, of Bensen ville, was charged with two counts of DUI at 1:06 p.m.

Nov. 11

A 28-year-old Berwyn man was charged with two counts of domestic

Dominique R. Jackson, 27, of Chi cago, was charged with possession of cannabis by a drier, driving while license suspended, operating a vehi cle with a cancelled, suspended or revoked registration and disobeying a traffic control device near S. Route 83 and W. St. Charles at 7:34 p.m.

Nov. 25

A complainant at a restaurant in the 200 block of W. North reported at 1:03 p.m. that an unknown sus pect threw a plastic bottle at them while the drive thru window. The complainant does not want to press charges.

Nov. 23

Russell S. Scott, 42, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of retail theft and possession of a controlled substance at a pharmacy in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt at 4:18 p.m.

Armed robbery was reported at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roo sevelt at 10:04 a.m. A complainant reported that a suspect robbed them at gunpoint and stole their wallet.

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Harvard reported at noon that a suspect was harassing them via text messages.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North at 3 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed a televi sion from a display shelf and left the store without paying.

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Police said a 29-year-old Chica go man was arrested on an original complaint and warrant at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt and also charged with receiving, possess ing or selling a stolen vehicle or es sential parts, two counts of domestic battery, theft/unauthorized control not exceeding $500 and interfering with the report of domestic violence for incidents that occurred Nov. 3.

Theft and battery were reported in the 400 block of W. Division at 12:54 a.m. A complainant reported that a suspect removed from jewelry from their home. The suspect stated they were battered by the complainant.

A complainant in the 500 block of W. Fulton reported at 6:32 a.m. that a suspect was harassing them.

Fraud, identity theft

According to information provid ed last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported two in cidents of residents being a victim of fraud or identity theft.

Addison-Villa Park-Bensenville happenings

jewelry, baked goods and more. For more information, call 630-530-1700 or visit: www.facebook.com/DeMitosSaloon

All aboard the Polar Express! Dec.

10 and Dec. 18

On Saturday, Dec. 10 and again on Sun day, Dec. 18, the Addison Park District invites children and their parents to climb aboard the Polar Express. Be at the Itasca Train Station at 9 a.m. for an exciting train ride based on the book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.

A storyteller travel along to narrate the story while guests enjoy Christmas cook ies. Once at the North Pole, we’ll find San ta Claus there and he will climb aboard to ride back to Addison with us on the Polar Express.

Families are encouraged to wear their pa jamas. (A parent or guardian must accom pany children. Children ages 9 months or younger do not require a ticket.) Pre-reg istration is required as space is limited. To register, visit addisonparks.org.

Breakfast with Santa in Addison Dec. 17

From 9:30-11:30 a.m., the Addison Park District invites you to Breakfast with Santa at the Addison Community Recreation Cen ter. To register, visit addisonparks.org. Reg ister soon; the event may sell out!

Cookies with Santa Arts and Crafts Fair Dec. 10, Villa Park

From 12:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec 10, at Mind & Body EsSCENTials Studio, 320 S. Cornell Ave., Studio B, Resident Ar tisans, along with guest businesses, will have collections of unique items for sale at this monthly event. For more information, call 773-294-9413 or visit: https://min dandbodyesscentials.square.site

DeMito’s Country Christmas Market Dec. 11

From noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at DeMito’s Saloon, 335 E. Kenilworth Ave., is hosting its second annual Country Christ mas Market! Come enjoy some hot spiked cider by the fire and get your last-minute Christmas shopping in while supporting lo cal. There will be local artist, vendors and small business owners showcasing their one-of-a-kind gifts, clothing, accessories,

Visit from Santa Dec. 17 hosted by Villa Park Parks and Recreation

From 10 a.m.-noon at the Iowa Commu nity Center, 338 N. Iowa, tell Santa what you want for Christmas when he visits you in person. Santa will be on a busy schedule and will only be able to stay for a few min utes—just long enough to hear your wish list and pose for a quick picture. Santa’s visit is only for those on the nice list so he cannot visit during parties. Each registered child will receive a special gift. Please make sure you are available while the sleigh flies around Villa Park between 10 a.m. and noon and be sure to shovel the walk and porch— Santa does not usually go in through the front door! Santa visits are available only to Villa Park residents. For more information, call 630-834-8525 or visit: www.invillapa rk.com.

Rockin the Spectrum’s Christmas Party Dec. 17 In Villa Park

From 3-5 p.m., Rockin The Spectrum is hosting its first Christmas Party for its spe cial needs families in Villa Park. For more information, visit: https://rockinthespec trum.com. A $5 donation is requested. Do nation link: https://square.link/u/7oqfrdDk

Victorian Holiday Traditions in Bensenville Dec. 11

From 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, join pre senter Valerie Gugala at the Churchville Schoolhouse, 3N784 Church Road, for a fascinating look at the origins of our mod ern-day holiday traditions and how these practices got their start in the 1800s. Limit: 30 participants. For more information, vis it: www.eventbrite.com/o/elmhurst-histo ry-museum-8384475344

pancakes, a waffle station, sausage and ba con, eggs, breakfast potatoes, assorted pas tries, fruit and assorted beverages. There’s also a kids’ station with favorites such as chicken nuggets, tater tots and macaroni and cheese.

Price: $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-17; ages 2-and-under free.

For more information, call 630-76600304, Ext. 2, or visit: www.bvilleparks.org/ white-pines-to-host-breakfast-with-santadecember-17-18

Bensenville announces home decorating contest

President Frank DeSimone and the village trustees have announced the Bensenville Holiday Home Decorating Contest.

Gather all your holiday lights, reindeer, wreaths, and decorations, for the Bensenville Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Decorate the outside of your house and yard in the

most festive and creative manner.

Nominate your home by emailing the property address, name, email or phone, and picture to: holidaycontest@bensenville. il.us. Submitted properties will be posted to the village’s Facebook page.

• The Holiday Decorating Contest Com mittee will do the judging. Award will be given to the best-decorated single-family home.

• Nomination period--Now through Fri day, Dec. 9. Email nominations to: holiday contest@bensenville.il.us

• Winners will be announced at the village board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 and post ed to the village’s social media platforms.

• Entries must be received via email on Friday, Dec. 9 by 5 p.m.

• Must be an incorporated Bensenville property to participate. Contest is for exteri or decorations only, including windows dec orations visible from the exterior.

Breakfast

with Santa, Dec. 17 and 18 at White Pines

From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. both days at White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson St., and presented by the Bensenville Park District, Enjoy a holiday breakfast, holiday crafts and activities and get your photo taken with Santa. The buffet breakfast includes mini

DuPAGE DESTINATIONS

Your Dining & Entertainment Guide to the Western Suburbs

Can’t-miss events throughout DuPage County

Editor’s note: Our next DuPage Destinations section will be published Thursday, Dec. 22. If you have infor mation on an event in DuPage Coun ty taking place after Dec. 22 that you would like us to consider listing here, please email that information to: news1@rvpublishing.com.

Ongoing

North Suburban Carvers meet ings

The North Suburban Carvers meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wood Dale Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in carving, power carving, wood burn ing or special finishing techniques is welcome. North Suburban Carvers is a non-profit organization that promotes carving in the Chicago area. For more information, visit: northsurburbancar vers.com.

Saturday, Dec. 10

‘Merry and Bright’ Christmas in Downers Grove

Are you a fan of Charles Dick ens? You can get a first-hand look at Victorian Christmas traditions when the Downers Grove Museum pres ents “Merry and Bright: A Victorian Christmas” at Blodgett House. The event, which will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., includes a luminary walk, holiday trees decorated by com

munity members, and a campfire singalong with carolers in Victorian-era costumes. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org.

Now through Saturday, Dec. 17

Holiday afternoon tea at Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

Recurring weekly on Saturdays at Drury Lane Theatre & Events, 100 Drury Lane, at 1 p.m., Indulge in Hol iday Afternoon Tea while our live pi anist plays your favorite carols. Keep warm with seasonal teas, enjoy unlim ited champagne, and take your pick of enticing desserts. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Price: adults $55, children 12-and-under: $30. Elf the Musical tickets not includ ed. For more information, visit: https:// lucillerestaurant.com/holiday-events.

Now through Sunday, Dec. 18

Winter Wonderland at Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago

Recurring daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays at Sonny Acres, 29W310 North Ave., view the holiday lights, visit Santa, freshy cut Christmas trees, handmade wreaths, sweet shop delights, specialty gifts and much more. Santa will be visiting Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11 and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18. For more information, call 630-231-3859

or visit: https://sonnyacres.com

Now through Friday, Dec. 30

A Christmas Carol at Drury The atre and Events, Oakbrook Terrace

Continue your tradition or start a new one by gathering the whole fam ily for the 30th anniversary of Drury Lane Theatre’s heartwarming produc tion. Complete with falling snow and magical illusions. Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sat urday. To purchase tickets and show information, call 630-530-0111.

Festival of Lights and Christmas tree sales, Wheaton

From 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 3-9 p.m. Monday through Friday at Cosley Zoo (lights come on at 3 p.m.), a winter visit to the zoo has become a favorite family tra dition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and green ery, hot chocolate, and a unique assort ment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop. Admission is free. For more information, visit: https://cosleyzoo. org/festival-of-lights.

Now through Dec. 31

Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic

From 3-9 p.m. on the following dates—Dec. 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31—Brook

field Zoo is featuring the Chicago ar ea’s longest running lights festival with over two million twinkling LED lights. A 600-foot tunnel of lights, a skating rink, illuminated animal sculptures and drop-off letter for Santa are among the features. In 2022, for North Gate entry, advance reservations are not required; however, you may purchase these in advance. Advanced reservations are required for South Gate entry. Holiday Magic admission is free for Brookfield Zoo members. For more information, call 708-688-8357 or visit: https:// www.czs.org/HolidayMagic-2.

Now through Jan. 8, 2023

Winter Lights at Central Park, Oak Brook

From 4:30-9:30 p.m. at the park, 1510 Forest Gate Road, bundle up and enjoy a half mile walk through the beautifully lit park. Discover dancing trees, inspirational signs, colorful rain bow arches, cascading snowflakes, and musical hearts throughout this scenic walk. There will be photo op portunities throughout the walk. Inclu sive and accessible. Anyone can walk or roll through the light show on our paved pathways. Dogs are allowed on a leash. For more information, call 630-990-4660 or visit: www.obparks. org/winterlights

Now through Jan. 9, 2023

Night of Lights, Adams Park, Wheaton

Recurring daily at Adams Park, 303 W. Wesley St., Adams Park will be lit up with 57,500 bulbs, making the downtown a festive destination “where the treetops glisten.” This year, the hol iday spectacle will return the Friday af ter Thanksgiving, but with thousands more bulbs and new features. For more information, visit: www.discoverdup age.com/event/night-of-lights/6200.

Now through Jan. 17, 2023

Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle Join in celebrating the 10th annual Illumination: Tree Lights at The Mor ton Arboretum during the Arboretum’s 100th anniversary year. Explore 50 acres of the Arboretum’s majestic trees during this one-of-a-kind spectacle of color, light, and sound featuring six dazzling new displays as well as re turning favorites. Tickets are between $10-$22 for members and $16-$27 for nonmembers. For questions about purchasing tickets, email: tickets@ mortonarb.org For more information, visit: https://mortonarb.org/explore/ac

tivities/exhibitions/illumination/

Friday, Dec. 9

Super Smash Bros. tournament, Carol Stream

From 6-8:30 p.m., the Carol Stream Park District invites kids in grades 3-8 to test their skills against the best Smash Bros players in the area at the Fountain View Rec Center, 910 N. Gary Ave. Players will sign up either in the beginner group or the competi tor group and will compete in a round robin tournament, ending in a single elimination bracket. Players enjoy an esports experience as they compete for bragging rights and prizes. You must register at csparks.org and sign up for #25138. (If you miss it, another tourna ment will be held on Jan. 13.)

Saturday, Dec. 10

Light Up the Night Festival, Wil lowbrook

From 5-8 p.m. at Borse Communi ty Park, 208 Midway Drive, Willow brook, come and enjoy the beauty and spirit of the Holiday season as Borse Memorial Community Park is trans formed into a winter wonderland. There will be: carolers, face-painting, an ice sculpture demonstration, a pet ting zoo and more including ornament making stations, gift giveaways and prizes. Admission: $5 per child. All children must preregister for this event. Santa and his elves will also be mak ing a visit.

Hot chocolate will be served, as well. For more information, visit: https://willowbrookil.org/Calendar. aspx.

Second City’s Unconventional Holiday Revue, College of DuPage

At 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, The Second City’s Uncon ventional Holiday Revue deliv ers a heaping serving of seasonal satire that’s the perfect alternative to those same old holiday shows. Nothing’s sacred: holiday film classics, family gatherings, be loved Christmas carols, and even Rudolph gets a wicked holiday slant in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue filled with style, wit, and plenty of that famous Second City improv. (May contain adult language and themes.) Ticket pric es range from $30-$48. For more information, visit: www.atthemac. org/events/the-second-city-uncon ventional-holiday-revue.

Life-sized Marvel superheroes coming to Wilder Park

Local

artists to unveil creations in conjunction with Alex Ross exhibition

“Once upon a time, there was a little boy who decided that drawing superheroes was his only realistic op tion, if he couldn’t actually become one.”

That is a quote from Alex Ross, the talent behind Marvel comics, whose works will be on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum from Fri day, June 9 to Sunday, Aug. 20. Fea turing cover art, sketches, life-sized head busts, and more, Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross celebrates one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books.

As a bold preview, the Elmhurst

Art Museum will unveil newly com missioned life-sized “superhero” sculptures created by area students and artists at Art in Wilder Park com ing the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7. The public outdoor installation of life-sized su perheroes will remain in Wilder Park through the end of July to coincide with the Marvelocity exhibition.

From his home in the Chicago area, Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art by illustrating characters such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Storm from the X-Men, the

Avengers, Black Panther and many more for nearly 30 years.

In addition to highlighting orig inal art from his most recent book, Marvelocity, visitors will also learn about how Alex Ross developed into

a great illustrator through his child hood drawings, preliminary sketch es, paintings and 3-dimensional head busts of characters in the Marvel Universe.

Be the first learn about special

previews, member exclusives, com ic book workshops, and more during this blockbuster exhibition by sub scribing to the EAM mailing list which can be done at the web site at elmhurstartmuseum.org.

7 Hours of Confession

When was the last time you received Reconciliation?

Roman Catholics are invited to prepare your heart and soul for Christmas. The priests of the 16 parishes of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Healing of Sin.

Saturday, December 17th 9am - 4pm

There will be select times when the Sacrament will be offered in Spanish.

All Catholics are invited to receive God’s grace.

Visitation Catholic Church

779 S. York St. Elmhurst, IL

Sunday Worship Schedule

Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service at 10:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Fellowship Mondays at 7 p.m. Advent Services on Wednesday, Nov. 30 - Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Everyone is Welcome!

Education Hour between services at 9:45 a.m.

Advent Midweek Services: Wednesdays Noon & 6:30 p.m. Visit the Nativity Walk: Happening now thru early January Handicapped accessible

This is a piece of art made by Alex Ross, who is bringing an exhi bition of his works to the Elmhurst Art Museum, opening June 9. To kick it off, life-sized “superhero” sculptures will be on display at Art in Wilder Park Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7.

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High-scoring Blazers

Addison Trail’s boys basketball team faced Glenbard East in Saturday

Warrenville South’s Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Shootout.

The Rams led Addison Trail 47-40 at halftime and 72-61

Smith (No. 1 - left) poured in 40 points for the Blazers.

from 3-point range. He also converted all seven of his free-throw

- above) added 16 points for Addison Trail. The Blazers’

Saturday’s loss.

An exciting win for the Blazers

Addison Trail’s girls basketball team defeated Willowbrook 46-44 in overtime in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold Conference game in Addison. Senior Elena Papanicolaou (No. 1 - right) scored 28 points to lead the Blazers to the win. Papanicolaou made six shots from 3-point range during the game. She made a pair of attempts from 3-point territory to account for all six of Addison Trail’s overtime points. The Blazers moved to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in conference play with the win. Another photo from Saturday’s game shows Addison Trail sophomore Emma Caniglia (No. 15 - left), who scored seven points.

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afternoon’s game at Wheaton

Glenbard East defeated the Blazers 92-86.

at the end of the third quarter. Sophomore Luke

Smith made 14 field goals, including five baskets

attempts. Senior Charles Little (No. 2

overall season record dropped to 3-3 following

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SUDOKU

Fun by the Numbers

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LEGAL NOTICES

Public Notice

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, that the regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees has been changed from Monday, December 26, 2022 at 7:30 pm to Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7:30 pm.

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There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from Mia Ashley Sosa to the new name of Riley Knight Sosa. The court date will be held on 12/29/22 at 9:00 a.m., at 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, DuPage County, in Courtroom #2007.

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NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 78892 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 29, 2022 where in the business firm of THERE FOR YOU HOME TECHNOLOGIES, 46 W. ADAMS STREET, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 was reg istered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the busi ness, with their respective post office ad dress(es), is/are as follows:

Jeffrey G. Werner, 46 W. Adams Street, Villa Park, IL 60181.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereun to set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 29TH day of NO VEMBER, A.D. 2022.

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk

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