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Fenton girl wrestlers go to state Vazquez, Penaloza, Perez prepare to compete

Fenton has another defending champion looking to repeat.

Noelia Vazquez is in Bloomington right now working hard to become a back-to-back wrestling state champion, and she brought a crew with her this time.

Congratulations to Yamile Penaloza and Yannel Perez for also qualifying to compete at state.

“As you may know, the IHSA recently created girls wrestling as an official sport and they’re still developing the program as it grows in popularity,” said Fenton Superintendent Ongtengco. “I’m thrilled to know that Fenton is on the forefront of this monumental change. Thank you to Coach Brian Hastings for advocating for our students, building a new team from scratch, and for developing home-grown champions.”

Congratulations to the Fenton girl

wrestlers who qualified for state. The whole team celebrated with the qualifiers during a State Bound Sendoff breakfast.

The following students represented Fenton at the IHSA State Finals in Bloomington last weekend: • Noelia Vazquez, who compiled a 22-1 record this season and is the defending 2021 state champion • Yamile Penaloza, who finished at 13-3 • Yannel Perez, with a 12-6 record Sophia Sosa was 14-6 this season and is attended the finals as an alternate. She was on standby if any other wrestlers in her weight class are unable to compete.

Congratulations to Head Coach Brian Hastings and his staff of assistant coaches, including Kacper Piskorz, Rodrigo Castaneda, Scott McNulty, Malko Odishoo, and Jerry Vondruska.

Coach Hastings praised Noelia for her consistent toughness and for being a trailblazer in this age of wrestling, which now includes an official IHSA girls wrestling bracket.

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Pictured are (from left): Noelia Vazquez, Yamile Penaloza and Yannel Perez, who are Fenton wrestlers showing off their badges proving they are state-bound qualifiers. The ladies represented Fenton at the IHSA State Finals in Bloomington.

Cullerton resigns Senate seat, reportedly plans to plead guilty to federal charges Former labor committee chair was charged with being paid by unions without doing work

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

State Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park, resigned his seat on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and will reportedly plead guilty in March to federal corruption charges.

Cullerton, 52, a former chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, was first elected to the Senate in 2012 and was seated in 2013. In August 2019, he was indicted on multiple charges of embezzlement for allegedly receiving

pay and benefits from Teamsters Joint Council 25 while doing little or no work for the union.

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recent trial date was scheduled for April 18.

On Feb. 23, though, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Cullerton’s attorney, Daniel Collins, had requested a change of plea hearing and Cullerton submitted his resignation to the Senate.

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman scheduled that plea hearing for March 8.

“Tom Cullerton served his constituents in the 23rd Senate District for nearly a decade. I look forward to welcoming and working with a new senator from the district,” Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, said in a statement.

Cullerton’s indictment in 2019 grew out of a sprawling investigation

by U.S. Attorney John Lausch’s office into public corruption in Illinois politics. That investigation also led to indictments of former Sen. Martin Sandoval, now deceased, former Sen. Terry Link and former Rep. Luis Arroyo, all Democrats.

It also led to indictments of sever-

al officials at utility giant Commonwealth Edison for allegedly trying to bribe former longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, in exchange for passing favorable legislation for the company.

Although Madigan himself was not charged and denied any wrongdoing, that controversy, among others, led to him being ousted from the speaker’s position by Democrats in the General Assembly and, in 2021, his resignation from the House.

In October 2021, Cullerton’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss most of the charges. In that motion, he explained that Cullerton had been a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and worked as a truck driver for Hostess Brands until that company filed for bankruptcy in 2012, the same year he was elected to the Senate.

“Cullerton had been elected to the state Senate, but like most members of the state legislature, he needed a second job—one with some flexibility, especially since he would be

in Springfield during legislative sessions,” his attorney explained.

In March 2013, John Coli, the former president of Teamsters Joint Council 25 who has also been indicted, hired Cullerton and told him “to complete his political responsibilities and to attend picket lines and other union events,” according to a statement Coli made to a grand jury that was included in Cullerton’s court filing at the time.

Cullerton was charged with 39 counts of embezzlement—one for each paycheck he received—as well as illegally obtaining health care through the union’s health insurance plan.

Judge Gettleman denied the motion to dismiss the charges and ordered the case to proceed.

Cullerton’s seat will be filled by appointment from the Democratic party organization in the 23rd Senate district.

Prior to serving in the state Senate, Cullerton served as Villa Park village president from 2009 to 2013 and was a village trustee from 2005 to 2009.

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Governor lifts Illinois indoor mask mandate

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Illinois remains a standout in the Midwest for its vaccination rates. Illinois is home to the highest percentage of residents who have received a COVID-19 vaccine as well as the

As individuals, I encourage everyone to make the best choices going forward to protect your health, along with that of your family and community – and most importantly to treat each other with kindness and compassion.”

highest percentage of vaccinated and fully vaccinated 5–17-year-olds.

Vaccines continue to be readily available at pharmacies across the state, many local health departments,

doctor offices, federally qualified health centers, and other locations.

To find a COVID-19 vaccination location near you, go to www.vaccines. gov.

– Gov. JB Pritzker

plement their own masking requirements. Schools are urged to continue following state and federal guidance to help keep students and staff safe in the classroom. The Governor will review the results of lifting the indoor mask mandate before making any announcement regarding the school mask mandate.

In the last four months of 2021— following the reinstatement of the state’s mask mandate last August 30—Illinois had fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations per capita and fewer COVID-19 deaths per capita than the entire Great Lakes region. In the same period, Illinois out-tested the entire Midwest on a per capita basis, providing residents with significantly better access to testing than any of its neighbors. Even with a much greater testing capacity, Illinois saw fewer reported COVID-19 cases per capita during this time than neighbors such as Iowa and Missouri.

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Due to the continued decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations (down 50 percent), and increase in available ICU beds (up 24 percent), Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Friday, Feb .25, that the state’s indoor mask requirement would end on Monday, Feb. 28, at 12:01 a.m.

More than eight million people in Illinois are fully vaccinated with an average of approximately 16,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered each day, including more than 4,600 first doses daily.

“Throughout this pandemic, we’ve taken action to save lives and keep our economy open – and I’m proud that Illinoisans have done the hard work that has our made our state a leader in the Midwest,” said Gov. Pritzker. “Today, our hospitals are much better positioned to handle emergencies and more than half of all eligible adults have been boosted; this is the progress we needed to make to remove our state indoor masking requirements.

“As individuals, I encourage everyone to make the best choices going forward to protect your health, along with that of your family and community – and most importantly to treat each other with kindness and compassion.”

Masks will still be required where federally mandated (including on public transit), health care facilities, congregate settings, long term care facilities, and daycare settings.

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Fenton Speech Team takes 6th place at state Karissa Lara, Evelyn Perez win championships at event

Congratulations to all Fenton students who performed at the IHSA Speech State Finals on Feb. 18 and 19. Most notably, congratulations to our newest IHSA Speech State Champions: • Karissa Lara - 1st place in Informative Speaking (repeat champion) • Evelyn Perez - 1st place in Special Occasion Speaking Other individual performances include: • Carolina Rosas - took 3rd in Humorous Interpretation • Karissa Lara (again) - took 6th in Poetry Reading • Xochitl Quiñones - state qualifier in both Radio Speaking and Original

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Oratory events Fenton’s Performance in the Round (short theatre performance on a stage completely surrounded by the audience) also qualified for state and performed “The Day the Crayons Came Home.”

Fenton school officials said they are very proud of all 11 cast members: • Aldo Benitez, • Alexa Calderon, • Solene Collas, • Zujeidi Mrendoza-Garcia, • Laila Morales, • Dylan Orlik, • Angelinne Munoz Merida, • Tera Pabico,

• Febe Reyes, • Morgan Tatela, and • Julia Windham Their combined scores resulted in Fenton placing 6th in state as a team.

Congrats to Coach Nicole Hendricks and her assistant coaches, Melissa Feinberg and Mollie O’Connor, as well as all 15 students who performed at state.

In his weekly message to students, Superintendent Ongtengco had this to say about the speech participants.

“A huge Bison Shout Out to seniors Karissa Lara and Evelyn Perez for winning individual state championships during last weekend’s IHSA

State Finals,” he said.

“For Karissa, this is her third championship in two years! Congratulations to Coach Nicole Hendricks and her assistant coaches, Melissa Feinberg and Mollie O’Connor. That trio of coaches have produced SEVEN state champions in four years.

“Here at Fenton we accept bold challenges and we tackle them together as a team by building strong relationships full of trust and compassion,” Ongtengco said.

“Thank you Karissa and Evelyn for your relentless efforts, and thank you Coach Hendricks, Coach Feinberg, and Coach O’Connor for your incredible mentorship,” he added.

Take a dive into summer Park District goes ‘mask Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad optional’ as of this week season passes now on sale Season passes for the Bensenville Park District Water Park & Splash Pad went on sale Tuesday, March 1, and park-goers can save 10 percent on pass purchases through Tuesday, March 15.

Season passholders receive unlimited admission to the Water Park & Splash Pad, free and unlimited admission to lap swim from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays, free and unlimited admission to aqua fitness classes, discount admission to water park events, and three free guest passes.

The 2022 regular and sale season pass rates for residents (R) and non-residents (NR) are as follows: Child/Teen (ages 3-17) – $110 (R) $132 (NR); $99 (R) $118 (NR) through March 15; Adult (ages 18+) – $120 (R) $144 (NR); $108 (R) $139 (NR) through March 15; Senior (ages 55+) – $110 (R) $132 (NR); $99 (R) $118 (NR) through March 15; Family of two – $180 (R) $216 (NR); $162 (R) $194 (NR) through March 15; Family of three – $210 (R) $252 (NR); $189 (R) $226 (NR) through March 15; and Family of four – $240 (R) $288 (NR): $216 (R) $259 (NR) through March 15.

Each additional family member above a family of four is $45 each ($40 after 10 percent discount

through March 15). Complete information may be found on the park district website, BvilleParks.org/waterpark.

Season passes may be purchased at the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC), 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville Monday through Saturday. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Drop-off registrations can be delivered at any time the DGLC is open.

The Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad, located at 1100 W. Wood Street, is a family-friendly facility that features a 155-foot water slide, two drop slides, a diving board, a 2,527 square-foot splash pad, a sun deck and a full-service concession stand. The park district offers swim lessons as well as specially themed days and special events throughout the summer. The facility is open for rentals and hosts birthday parties and other activities.

The water park is open noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed Mondays, except for morning swim lessons and lap swim. Opening day is Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, and it will also be open Independence Day, July 4. Holiday hours are noon to 5 p.m. The pool season runs through Sunday, Aug. 14, and is also open Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2021.

Park District’s clover hunt brings family fun to Fischer Farm March 12 Looking for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Well, the Bensenville Park District has the perfect family event for those wishing to experience the luck of the Irish. Join the fun at the annual clover hunt at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Ave, Bensenville, on Saturday, March 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A sneaky leprechaun has hidden magic clovers all over Fischer Farm.

Solve his puzzles and follow his

clues to find each clover and discover the location of the leprechaun’s pot of gold!

Then take part in crafts and other activities at the farm.

The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. for kids ages 2 to 4, 11:45 a.m. for 5-to7-year-olds and the event runs until 12:30 p.m. The fee is just $5. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville,

by Wednesday, March 9.

Masks required for 5 and younger; strongly recommended for all others

The Bensenville Park District announced that beginning Monday, Feb. 28, all indoor facilities will be mask optional for those age 6 and older, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Those aged 2 to 5 years old will still be required to wear masks indoors.

“We are pleased to be able to loosen our mask requirements, as the COVID data continues to trend in the right direction,” said Executive Director Joseph C. Vallez. “We are strongly recommending our patrons continue to wear masks to help protect everyone, just as our staff will continue to mask up as we continue to monitor local and state health data and follow CDC, state and county recommendations.”

The move comes in conjunction with the end of the state’s mask mandate and includes participation in the district’s fitness classes, Wood Street Fitness workout facilities, athletics programs, Young at Heart senior activities and all other programs, except for Tiny Tots programs.

The district will continue to encourage everyone wear masks and will continue to require all employees wear masks inside its facilities.

Social distancing procedures will also remain in place, along with the recommendation to frequently wash hands.

“We follow the three W’s—wearing a mask, watching your distance and washing your hands frequently,” said Vallez. “And we encourage everyone who takes part in our activities to do so as well.”

Addison Park District coming events

• Addison Park District Preschool Open House Wednesday, March 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Centennial Recreation Center. Please call 630-233-7275 for reservations.

• Addison Park District Spring Soccer for Youth registration deadline Friday, March 11.

Visit: www.addisonparks.org • Addison Park District Swim Lessons – next session began Monday, Feb. 28.

Visit: www.addisonparks.org • Mom & Son Sports Night Event – Saturday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. Come dressed in your favorite sports team apparel. Enjoy games, contents, prizes and pizza. Addison Park District Centennial Rec Center. Fee: $25R/$30NR. Visit www.addisonparks.org • Play Better Golf with the Addison Park District. Next session begins early March. Call 847-436-1652 to book the classes.

New food pantry seeks items dropped off Saturdays in March There is a new food pantry in town and it is seeking donations through the month of March.

It is called Morning Dove Community Services, Inc., and is located at 1043 S. York Road, Unit LL4 in Bensenville. At this time, resi-

dents are asked to drop off non-perishable food items at the location on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you cannot get out to drop things off, please call 815-5177363 to make arrangements for a pick-up.

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Coming events Spring Soccer for Youth registration deadline upcoming The deadline to register for the Addison Park District Spring Soccer for Youth is Friday, March 11. Info: addisonparks.org.

Play better golf Play better golf with the Addison Park District. The next session begins in early March.

Call 847-436-1652 to book the classes.

matting, saving, and printing. Info: Call 630543-3617 or learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/ events.

• Book discussion: ‘The Magician’ by Colm Tóibín Starting at 79 p.m. at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library, this historical fiction novel begins in a provincial German city at the turn of the 20th century and follows the life of novelist Thomas Mann as he and his family live through the first world war, the rise of Hitler, World War II, the Cold War and exile. Info: Call 630-543-3617 or learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

Friday, March 4 • Let’s Move! Story Time From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for songs, stories and fun in this movement-oriented story time. Registration is required. Info: Call 630-543-3617 or Wednesday, March 9 learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

Essentrics: Dynamic Stretching • PCs for People Pop-Up Shop Starting at 1 p.m. at the Adult Program Room From noon-3 p.m. at the Addison Public Li- of the Addison Public Library, Essentrics® is a brary, need a computer? PCs for People will low-impact, full-body workout that is safe for be at the library’s parking lot with low-cost all ages and fitness levels and helps you imcomputers for people that qualify. To see if prove flexibility. Wear comfortable clothes. you qualify and to register for the event, vis- We workout in bare feet or non-slip socks. Call it the PCs for People website at tinyurl.com/ 630-543-3617 or learn more at: addisonlibrary.

AddisonPLTech. You must be pre-registered org/events. with PCs for People to participate. Info: Call 630-543-3617 or learn more at: addisonlibrary. Thursday, March 10 org/events • Chair yoga Starting at 10 a.m. March 10 and March 24 Monday, March 7 at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison • Hiving Gaming (for teens) Public Library, certified yoga instructor MarFrom Monday through Friday March 7-11 at ti Lahood will guide you through one of the the Addison Public Library, join us for video gentlest forms of yoga, emphasizing breath games, board games, puzzles, riddles and es- awareness and relaxation. Call 630-543-3617 cape rooms! This week it’s game on in the Hive or learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events and in our large meeting room. Info: Call 630-543-3617 or learn more at: addisonlibrary. • Job search like a pro: org/events.

Interviewing From 7-8 p.m. on Zoom via the Addison Pub• The healing power of meditation lic Library, learn how to present yourself as the Starting at 7 p.m. on Zoom via the Addison best choice for the job. Erica Reckamp of Job Public Library, Dr. Frank Pawlowski will dis- Search Like a Pro, TopResume, ZipJob, and cuss how meditation can improve our physical, Monster.com will discuss how to avoid screenmental, and spiritual health. Info: Call 630- out factors, deliver job-winning responses and 543-3617 or learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/ follow up to land an offer. Call 630-543-3617 events. or learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

Friday, March 11 Tuesday, March 8 Spring Soccer for Youth • Microsoft Office bare basics: Word registration deadline Starting at 11 a.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, want to • Craft time for littles use Office but don’t know where to start? We’ll From 10-10:45 a.m. at the Addison Public cover the basics: creating a document, for- Library, join us for crafts geared toward ages

Elmhurst University to host webinar on many facets of public health Public health is about more than pandemics innovation, including policy, social norms, and epidemiology. Public health professionals are on the front lines of preventing gun violence, cleaning the air and water, and making workplaces safer.

They bring fresh approaches to persistent problems.

On Tuesday, March 8, Molly Tran, who leads Elmhurst University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in public health, will present the free, hour-long webinar “More Than Epidemiology: The Many Facets of Public Health.”

Tran will explore the wide array of challenges public health professionals address every day and discuss how Elmhurst’s public health program is preparing students to lead with innovation. During the webinar, participants will learn: • The various facets that make up the field of public health • The social determinants of health and their impacts on people’s lives • The biggest public health issues we are facing today aside from the pandemic, including an increasing focus on mental health • Tools for public health transformation and

laws and engineering • Career opportunities in public health and how these professionals join forces to improve population health The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session for participants.

Tran has worked extensively in the public health field as an instructor, researcher and physician. Besides leading the public health programs at Elmhurst, she also is an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Before coming to Elmhurst, she taught most recently at the Colorado School of Public Health.

“More Than Epidemiology: The Many Facets of Public Health” will begin at 11:30 a.m.

CT on Tuesday, March 8. The webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is required to obtain the access link. Register at elmhurst.edu/mph-webinar. The webinar is hosted by the Office of Admission at Elmhurst University.

For more information on the public health programs at Elmhurst University, visit elmhurst.edu/publichealth.

2-5. Call 630-543-3617 or learn more at: addi- Addison Public Library, practice listening and sonlibrary.org/events. speaking skills in a small group setting. Learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

• Nutrition for Creative Corner healthy aging On Mondays March, 21 and 28 from 10:45 From 10-11 a.m. at the Large Meeting Room of the Addison Public Library, presented by to 11:15 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, Duly Health and Care. Call 630-543-3617 or join us for books, rhymes, songs, and crafts and also learn a few words in Polish! Droplearn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events. in. Info: Call 630-543-3617 or learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13 Story time inside Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange From 10-10:30 a.m. Thursdays March 10, From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12, and from 2-3:30 p.m. 24 and 31, at the Addison Public Library, stoSunday, March 13, at the second-floor desk ries, songs and more that are geared toward of the Addison Public Library, when you drop ages infant to 3 years old, but all ages are weloff your old puzzles, we’ll give you tickets to come. Call 630-543-3617 or learn more at: aduse at the Puzzle Exchange on March 13 to disonlibrary.org/events. pick out something new. Call 630-543-3617 or English reading circle learn more at: addisonlibrary.org/events.

At 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Adult Program Room of the Addison Public Library. Learn Saturday, March 13 more at: addisonlibrary.org/events Mom and Son Sports Night Starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Addison Park District Centennial Rec Center. Come dressed ¡Hola! (drop-in) Join the Addison Public Library on Thursin your favorite sports team’s apparel. There will be games, contests, prizes and pizza. Fee: days from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. for an in-person $25 for residents, $30 for nonresidents. Info: bilingual story time in Spanish and English.

Drop-in. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630addisonparks.org.

543-3617.

Wednesday, March 16 Computer basics Preschool Open House Learn computer basics from 6-7 p.m. at the The Addison Park District is hosting its Preschool Open House from 4-7 p.m. at the Cen- Adult Program Room of the Addison Public tennial Recreation Center. Call 630-233-7275 Library. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630543-3617. to make reservations.

Ongoing events Ladies Night Wine nd Golf Ninety (90) minutes of golfing fun includes instruction from a certified PGA coach at Links and Tees Golf Dome starting at 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 23. Info: addisonparks.org.

English conversation groups At 2 p.m. Mondays on Zoom, and at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Adult Program Room of the

Heroes story time From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, join us for stories and activities about everyday heroes, superheroes, and more. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-543-3617.

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State files appeal to Supreme Court on mask mandate ruling Pritzker says clarity needed for ‘next emergency’

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to review the state’s mask mandate and other COVID-19 mitigation orders for K-12 schools on an expedited schedule.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a petition for appeal Feb. 22, along with a motion for an emergency stay of a Sangamon County judge’s order to block enforcement of the rules.

The state is asking for a schedule that would allow for oral arguments as soon as the week of March 20.

On Feb. 4, Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of the rules which, among other things, require schools to exclude students or staff from their buildings if they have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, and require unvaccinated staff to undergo testing at least once a week.

In her ruling, Grischow cited a section of the Illinois Department of Public Health Act that says people may not be quarantined without their consent or a court order and concluded that the mitigation mandates amounted to a kind of quarantine.

Two weeks later, a three-judge panel of

the 4th District Court of Appeals declined to review that decision, saying the issue was “moot” because, in the intervening time, the legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules voted not to extend the Illinois Department of Public Health’s emergency rules that put those mandates in place.

The appeal comes just days before Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration was scheduled to lift the statewide indoor mask mandate for most public places, except in schools and health care settings. That went into effect on Monday.

Pritzker has said he intends to lift the school mandate as well, possibly within the next few weeks, saying schools need more time because of the large number of unvaccinated children in the buildings and the close proximity in which they work.

Asked last week why the administration continues to appeal the case, Pritzker said he thinks it’s important to clarify the powers of the governor and state agencies in case of another public health emergency.

“This really is about what do we do in the next emergency, as much as anything, what happens when there is another omicron wave or, God forbid, at some future date, another

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Police Reports

Feb. 20 Joseph T. Allamian, 57, of St. Charles, was charged with battery in the 400 block of S. Grace at 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 19 Anthony Simon, 21, of Addison, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in the 700

block of N. Highview at 9:46 p.m.

A 23-year-old Addison woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1-100 block of N. Church at 4:29 a.m.

in the 1-100 block of W. Vermont at 4:43 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed a catalytic converter from a vehicle that was parked in a driveway.

Feb. 16 Danira M. Torres, 18, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis in a vehicle near Church and Ruga at 11:19 p.m.

Feb. 17 A complainant at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 4:35 p.m. that a subject was causing a disturbance. The subject was issued a no-trespass notice.

Villa Park A complainant in the 300 block of Feb. 19 N. Mission reported at 5:54 p.m. that Police said Glenn D. Terry, 65, of an unknown suspect removed a fireHines, was arrested on a failure to arm from their home. appear warrant out of the Villa Park Police Department at 12:47 a.m.

Feb. 15 A 39-year-old Villa Park man was Police said Sandra M. Pazur, 47, of charged with two counts of domestic Addison, was arrested on a failure to battery in the 200 block of S. Monte- appear warrant out of DuPage County rey at 1:02 a.m. near N. Yale and W. St. Charles at 5:32 Retail theft was reported at a food p.m. store in the 1-100 block of E. St. Charles at 3:43 p.m. A complainant Feb. 14 reported that an unknown suspect Burglary was reported at a mobile removed multiple items from display phone store in the 200 block of W. shelves and attempted to leave the North at 1:46 a.m. A complainant restore without paying for the items. ported that an unknown suspect(s) A complainant in the 1000 block of entered the store, removed items from N. Villa reported at 6:50 p.m. that a display shelves and vandalized the insuspect battered them while entering terior of the store. a locker room.

A 24-year-old Chicago woman was charged with two counts of domestic Feb. 18 battery at a hotel in the 1-100 block of Theft of vehicle parts was reported W. Roosevelt at 3:36 a.m.

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Feb. 21, 7:01 a.m. in the 800 block of E. Grand Ave., a complainant reFraud ported his catalytic converter was According to information provided found to be missing from his vehilast week by the Villa Park Police De- cle. This case is under investigation. partment, police reported two incidents BEPC2200148. of residents being a victim of fraud.

Feb. 21, 10:33 p.m. in the 100 block of George Street, a comBensenville plainant reported the front plate to The Bensenville Police Depart- his vehicle was found to be missment recently reported the follow- ing. This case is under investigation. ing arrests and citations. Persons BEPC2200149. who are charged with domestic Feb. 21, 11:41 p.m. near Foster battery are not named in order to Avenue and N. Route 83, Pierre protect the victim’s privacy. Read- Moore, 42, of Chicago, was arresters are reminded that an arrest does ed for driving while license was not constitute a conviction, and that suspended, transportation or possessuspects are considered innocent un- sion of open alcohol by the driver, less proven guilty in a court of law. no insurance and a traffic violation.

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not BEPC2200150. named.

Feb. 18, 6:50 a.m. in the 100 block Feb. 23, 1:03 p.m. in the 100 block of N. Mason St., Adrian Resto, 22, of S. York Road, a complainant re- was arrested for failure to appear ported her bank account was put on warrant. BEPC2200145. a hold status due to fraudulent activFeb. 18, 12:51 p.m. in the 300 ity. This case is under investigation. block of W. Hillside Dr., a 21-yearBEPC2200158. old Bensenville woman was arrested Feb. 23, 4:37 p.m. in the 300 block for domestic battery. BEPC2200146. of S. York Road, a complainant reFeb. 17, 12:36 p.m. in the 100 ported a catalytic converter from a block of E. Washington St., an unbusiness-owned vehicle was found known suspect posing as an employto be missing. This case is under in- ing attempted to change one of the vestigation. BEPC2200159. employee’s banking account number Feb. 22, 2:08 p.m. in the 400 block for direct deposit. This case is under of E. Pine Ave., a complainant re- investigation. BEPC2200141. ported her spouse took her firearms Feb. 17, 9:06 p.m. in the 600 without authorization. This is case is block of N. Route 83, a complainant under investigation. BEPC2200154. reported he left his phone in the reFeb. 22, 2:41 p.m. in the 100 stroom and when he returned it was block of W. Irving Park Road, a found to be missing. This case is uncomplainant reported a dispute with der investigation. BEPC2200143. an unknown suspect and guided the unknown suspect out the front door. Mazzochi to host This case is under investigation.

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Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Addison Feb. 21 Jonathan Esposito, 30, of Melrose Park, was charged with DUI in the 100 block of N. Rohlwing at 10:36 p.m.

Peter J. Motisi, 39, of Rolling Meadows, was charged with DUI near Fairbank and Republic at 9:26 p.m.

Brandon M. Parks, 21, of Addison, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon at 2 a.m.

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is hosting a forum on public funding of road construction.

The online webinar will take place via zoom on Thursday, March 3 from 6-7 p.m.

Rep. Mazzochi will host Mike Sturino, president and CEO of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association, and a representative from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). They will discuss motor fuel taxes, funding, and the contract procurement process. IDOT will address issues of road construction, maintenance, and how future IDOT construction projects affect travel for district residents.

“This is an event to learn how your tax dollars pay for new construction and the maintenance of existing infrastructure,” Mazzochi said. “It’s an event to get answers to questions like, ‘when are they going to fix those potholes all over Route 83?”

Interested participants can register for the zoom at RepMazzochi.com or watch via Facebook live at her page, Facebook.com/RepDeanneMazzochi.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to Rep. Mazzochi’s legislative office at (630) 8528633 or email mazzochi@ilhousegop. org.

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By Jim Nowlan Illinois is known across the land for political corruption.

I always get a hearty, knowing chuckle when I tell Rotary Club luncheons that I have worked for three unindicted Illinois governors. (True: Ogilvie, Thompson, Edgar. The other four across that era were all measured for striped suits: Kerner, Walker, Ryan, Blagojevich.)

Recently, the attorney for a Chicago alderman found guilty of political corruption (one of 37 since 1972, and counting) cynically argued against jail time for his client. He scoffed that any possible deterrent effect would be “no more effective than draining Lake Michigan with a spoon.” Ouch.

This unfortunate—for Illinois— phrase will enter the lexicon of Illinois politics alongside the famous harrumph by a Chicago ward boss to a young innocent jobseeker, who came into his office alone and unsponsored: “We don’t want nobody nobody sent.”

Political corruption in Illinois has a hallowed tradition, you might say, and it is bipartisan.

In 1913, after a long trial in the United States Senate, the solons expelled their Illinois Republican colleague William Lorimer. The Blonde Boss of Chicago and his co-conspirators had bribed 40 Democratic state legislators with $2,500 each (when the new Model T cost $750) to join with Republicans to elect him to the Senate in 1909. The scandal spurred the direct election of senators.

In the 1920s, GOP Gov. Len Small of Kankakee was tried twice for embezzling millions from the state. He was acquitted at his first, criminal trial; two months later, eight of the jurors had received really good state jobs! In a later civil trial, Small was forced to pay the state $650,000 to repay funds embezzled when he was state treasurer. Small leaned on state patronage workers to cover the payment.

But since then, most of the corruption has emanated from Cook County and Chicago, dominated by the Democratic Party.

Four confidants of defrocked Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) are set to go on trial in Chicago in September, which will tee up corruption as a major issue in the November election.

One of the candidates for governor has already declared that if elected he would eliminate corruption in our state. Fat chance. Corruption is baked into our culture.

That doesn’t mean we are all corrupt, but that too many of us would indeed take advantage of government if presented with the opportunity.

For example, when I was teaching American politics at the University of Illinois in Urbana in the early 2000s, I asked each class of juniors and seniors, many headed for law school, about the following: Your brother has been charged with a serious DUI, but your brother’s lawyer said he could get him off—if brother slipped the attorney $1,000 in cash, beyond his fee. Would you recommend to your brother that he “go for it,” or reject the idea?

In every one of five or six different courses, two-thirds of all the students, in their anonymous responses, said: “Go for it.” In one class I was astounded that 14 of the 17 students agreed. When I asked why they would recommend going for it, one student offered a typical response, with others nodding: Brother is in a tough spot—and that’s the way it’s done in Illinois. My brother would be the fool for not taking advantage of the offer.

After a while, I gave up looking for an honest class.

It’s a slippery slope, as they say, from a DUI to successfully bribing a judge to set free a mob assassin so he could kill again, and again. This actually happened in the 1970s, when much of the Cook County Court system was controlled, or at least heavily influenced, by The Outfit.

Corruption hurts Illinois. In 2011, I surveyed local economic development officials across Illinois. One of my questions was about ethics. Does the state’s reputation for corruption have any impact on your recruiting of business from outside the state? Three quarters of the 70 respondents said perceptions of Illinois as corrupt had either a negative or a highly negative impact on their efforts to recruit business to come to Illinois.

One said: Illinois is known for “pay to play.” Another observed: In Illinois, political clout is believed to help.

No governor can transform a political culture of corruption in his or her term. But the chief

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“In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin Ben was a smart guy, but I’d like to add one item to his list: grief.

Death is nearly, almost always accompanied by grief; it is a third certainty in our world.

Last week I wrote advice for those grieving. Today the advice is for those helping another through a loss.

When you love someone who is grieving: Please don’t avoid me. Don’t walk in the other direction when we both find ourselves on aisle five at the super store. If you see me, I see you too and I also see you hurriedly turning your cart to walk in the other direction.

I know interacting with me can be scary because I am a reminder of what may very likely be you some day; it will be nearly all of us one day, because to love is to put oneself on the pathway to grief—and that thought is frightening. But to deny or avoid love is one of the only things I can think of that’s sadder than grief.

There are some things I wish you wouldn’t say. One of these is “I’m glad you seem to be doing so well.”

I bet that one surprises you.

I know you mean this as a compliment and I know you truly want me to do well, but please know I’ve mastered the art of the pleasant face and basic conversation. Gone are the days of my bursting into a cascade of tears at the grocery store,

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but that doesn’t mean I’m not crying the whole way home. Don’t ever assume you know how I’m feeling, because (and I’m saying this with all the love I can muster) you can’t know. I hope you never know.

Instead of assumptions, say something like, “I’ve been thinking about you and hope you are doing well.” Or, “It’s good to see you. You look great.” You can even substitute the word “young” or “skinny” for great. (Grief doesn’t negate humor.)

If you don’t know what to say, that’s OK. Silence can be golden; it often is.

Say my husband’s name. Those of us grieving long to hear our loved one’s name said out loud. We like to hear memories and fun anecdotes about the silly things they used to do. We like to remember the good times, and know you do, too.

For the grieving, everything is now measured by before and after.

Someone brings up a memory from 2018 and I think, “Yes, that was two years before.” My granddaughter will turn 4 this year and I think, “Yes, that will be two years after.”

Someone posts their wedding anniversary on social media and I think, “That should have been us.”

No date is just a date anymore; it’s

a date that happened pre or post. I don’t believe this line of thinking will ever end, but I’m not sure.

Grief has taught me not to be sure of anything.

Understand that many holidays and anniversaries are difficult for us in The Club. New Year’s Eve when you are supposed to kiss someone at midnight—hard. A birthday when you wake up alone in your bed— empty. Valentine’s Day when you realize no one will send you flowers or buy you a cheesy Valentine’s card at the last minute—dreaded.

Grief never ends. But neither does life. If I am still here, I may be grieving, but I am also living—and not necessarily in that order. Include me in activities. I may choose not to participate, but keep inviting me. It helps me to know I’m not forgotten or invisible. The invitation itself feels very welcome and very alive, and who knows, I just may be ready to step out and be the life of the party at some point.

Most of all, be yourself and be honest. You may see me as a person smothered by grief, and I may see myself that way as well, but honesty can help break through barriers. It can help take the focus away from death and shed the light back on life. Truly I think that’s all any of us wants.

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

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To apply, complete the written portion and submit a video by March 6. For details, and to apply, go to https://tinyurl.com/2ryy7zkv.

D88 stakeholders invited to complete Illinois 5Essentials Survey Through March 11, District 88 parents/ guardians are invited to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This research-based survey helps identify strengths and areas for improvement in a school’s learning environment and provides stakeholders with a voice in improving their schools.

The survey provides a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring five “essentials” critical for school success. Those are: • Effective Leaders • Collaborative Teachers • Involved Families • Supportive Environment • Ambitious Instruction District 88 truly values receiving feedback and encourages parents/guardians to participate in the survey. The goal is to gather a

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“One of the goals of this funding is to build stronger communities in the face of adversity, specifically flooding,” added Zay. “We’re looking for projects that benefit local communities during times of hardship and beyond.”

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“This is a wonderful opportunity to provide transformative change for our community, and our staff and Board of Trustees are thrilled to commence our partnership with the County,” said DuPage Foundation President & CEO Dave McGowan.

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Jim Nowlan is the lead author of Illinois Politics (University of Illinois Press, 2010) and Fixing Illinois (U. of I. Press, 2014). He is a former chair of the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission.

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State revenues $4.6 billion higher for current fiscal year than initially projected Consumer habits, federal unemployment increases helped drive tax revenues upward

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A House revenue committee on Feb. 24 heard projections of an Illinois economy that is steadily moving back toward a level of pre-pandemic normalcy, which means revenue spikes realized due to temporary changes in consumer spending habits and federal stimulus packages are expected to subside.

Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris characterized the COVID-19 pandemic as a “black swan event” which sent state revenues tumbling by $400 million in 2020.

“A black swan is very rare, and rare events can happen and upset the financial apple cart,” Harris told the House Revenue and Finance Committee.

But in response to that so-called black swan event, consumers nationwide shifted to purchasing more goods than services, and the federal government provided direct financial payments to Americans and expanded unemployment insurance benefits.

That sparked a near two-year period of substantial state revenue growth, partially because Illinois taxes goods, but not most services, so the redistribution of spending correlated directly to a rise in sales tax revenue. As well, unemployment benefits are taxable by the state, and many individuals who collected enhanced federal benefits saw greater income levels than before the pandemic.

Corporations have made out OK as well, according to Harris.

“To give you an example, in December alone, just in December, we received $961 million in corporate income tax receipts,” he said. “That’s in one month. In a given year, a normal year would be $3.5 billion or thereabouts in corporate income tax receipts for the entire year.”

The windfalls in the big three revenue sources—individual and corporate income tax and sales tax—created unprecedented, at least in modern times, flexibility for Gov. JB Pritzker to craft a budget for the upcoming year that dedicates surpluses to paying down old debts. Negotiations on a final bud-

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get continue in the General Assembly.

Specifically, revenues for the fiscal year ending on June 30 are expected to be about $4.6 billion greater than were projected when the governor signed the budget into law last year, according to a presentation by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.

COGFA expects state coffers will have taken in $48.5 billion by the end of the fiscal year, up from a $44.4 billion projection in the budget that lawmakers approved in May. The base state revenue sources actually grew by $4.6 billion, however, because the governor’s office amended its planned use of federal funds to offset General Revenue Fund spending downward by $500 million due to the surplus.

The updated FY 22 estimates include a $1.6 billion increase in personal income tax from initial expected levels, a $1.2 billion increase in corporate income tax, and a $926 million increase in sales tax revenue.

The revenues for January alone were $1.2 billion greater than the prior year, according to COGFA. Upcoming budget year Harris and other fiscal prognosticators projected that Fiscal Year 2023, which begins July 1, will continue to see a solid revenue performance, but it will also begin a period of leveling, where the last two years of fiscal breathing room trend back to normal.

COGFA’s FY 23 revenue estimate is $671 million lower than its updated FY 22 estimate, not including federal funding. Federal American Rescue Plan Act funding accounts for $1.5 billion of the FY 22 budget but no such expenditures are anticipated for FY 23 in terms of GRF replacement funding.

But representatives of IDOR, COGFA and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget noted the picture for the upcoming fiscal year could change quickly as tensions continue amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which was escalating quickly at the time of the Thursday morning hearing.

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pandemic or some other major emergency that affects everybody in the state,” Pritzker said during an unrelated news conference in Decatur.

“We want to be able to do the right thing for the people across the state and so we hope that the Supreme Court will see that and rule on that despite the decision by the appellate court.”

In his appeal, Raoul’s office also argued that there needs to be clarity because different appellate courts have ruled differently on the same question.

In 2020, the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Kane County ruled against the owners of FoxFire Tavern in Geneva and upheld Pritzker’s indoor mask mandate for bars and restaurants. In that ruling, the court specifically found that the orders “were not tantamount to quarantine orders, isolation orders, or business-closure orders,” and that the governor’s actions were authorized

under the Illinois Emergency Management Act. “As a result, the (Sangamon County) circuit court’s order has infused confusion into an area of law that was settled and holds the governor to a standard not required by statute,” Raoul’s office stated in the appeal.

In its motion to stay the Sangamon County restraining order, Raoul’s office said the order is creating confusion for entire communities.

“Today, parents, teachers, school staff, and members of their communities are faced with impossible choices,” the motion states. “Some schools have eliminated mitigation measures on the threat of legal liability, some parents have been forced to withdraw students from school, and uncertainty regarding the applicable legal regime reigns. This court should stay the circuit court’s (temporary restraining order) during the pendency of these proceedings and restore the status quo.”

be a black swan event that causes disruptions that ripple across revenue streams? We do not know,” IDOR director Harris said. “But again, the trends so far are positive. And the forecasts presented today for FY 23 are positive ones.”

Republican lawmakers also inquired about inflation, and the budgeteers said projections generally anticipated “several months” of continued upward inflation before the trend reverses, and their current projections anticipate the inflation rate to be 7.9 percent.

Sustained Russian sanctions could impact anything from energy prices to the cost of wheat, so projections will be updated as needed, according to IDOR. As the projections stand now, according to House Majority Leader Greg Harris, who is a chief budgeteer in the chamber, the governor and the General Assembly will have the flexibility to pay down old debt and prepare the state for future fiscal downturns.

Rep. Harris, who is not related to the IDOR director, said the preferred course is to use the major windfalls for one-time expenditures.

Included in the governor’s plan is an infusion of $600 million to the “rainy day” fund from the surplus in the current fiscal year, as well as $279 million from the upcoming fiscal year. That fund had been spent down to almost

nothing during the budget impasse of 2015 to 2017.

The governor also proposed dedicating $898 million to pay down overdue health insurance bills. His proposal also includes spending $300 million of the surplus to pay down pension debt, with $200 million added to the statutory payment in the upcoming budget.

ARPA funding The House committee, and Harris at the news conference, also discussed the state’s plan for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funding.

Illinois directly received $8.1 billion from President Joe Biden’s stimulus plan, and about $3.5 billion remains, Rep. Harris said.

He added that a working group made up of both parties as well as business and labor interests is currently discussing the plan for retiring $4.5 billion in debt to the federal government that the state incurred to keep its unemployment system running at the height of the pandemic. That borrowing has accrued $36 million of interest due by Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Treasury.

Republicans at the Feb. 24 hearing suggested the governor reapportion his planned $1.5 billion in ARPA spending for FY 22, using it to pay down trust fund debt instead of replenishing state coffers for COVID-19-related spend-

ing.

Rep. Harris said the working group is coming up with a “menu of options” for paying down the backlog which could include ARPA funds. Generally, such a solution includes some combination of decreases to benefits, increases to employer premiums or some infusion of state, federal or private funding.

While Pritzker’s proposed FY 23 budget is largely not reliant on ARPA funds, one major proposed expenditure – $250 million for violence intervention funding – would be funded primarily by a $235 million lump sum from ARPA. Rep. Harris said the intervention funding is often “short-term,” but the state will monitor the violence prevention program’s efficacy over the next few years as ARPA funding remains available and consider future expenditures in future budget years.

The governor’s plan to pay down debt with the one-time surplus this year could free up funds in the future, he said.

“Tens and tens of millions or hundreds of millions of dollars have been going out to repay debt that could otherwise be going to fund programs like that in future years,” he said of recently enacted budgets. “So being fiscally responsible now, it’s going to pay us a lot of dividends in the coming years.”

Timothy Christian girls basketball team competes at sectional tourney Trojans won 14 games and a regional title this season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

It came right down to the wire for the Timothy Christian girls basketball team.

The Trojans lost a tough 48-45 decision to Chicago Noble/Butler in the semifinals of their own Class 2A Timothy Christian sectional in Elmhurst.

Noble/Butler went on to defeat IC Catholic Prep for the Timothy Christian sectional title and played earlier this week in the Class 2A Morton College supersectional against Minonk Fieldcrest for an opportunity to play in the state semifinals this weekend.

“We really did lose a tough one,” Timothy Christian coach Jill Groenewold said. “We were right there and could not finish in that last minute. It was a real tight game. I think, at most, the biggest lead anybody had was five points. It was back and forth. Their pressure got to us in the last minute and created some situations for them. We had a chance, but it didn’t go in. This was probably the best game we played this year. They left everything they had on the court. I know that’s an adage, but they did. I am so proud of them.

Butler is a very talented team. They have five 6-footers. The have a girl going to University of Illinois and a sophomore point guard who can shoot out the lights in the gym from half court and in. She’s a phenomenal shooter.”

The two teams played to an 1111 tie after the first quarter and the Trojans held a 23-20 lead at halftime. Butler outscored Timothy 16-13 in the third quarter to tie the game at 36-36 and outscored the

Trojans 12-9 in the final quarter.

Maddie Drye led the Trojans with 15 points, while Grace Roland added 14 points. Ella Vandermolen had six points and Mili Martens scored five points. Butler had three players score in the game.

Timothy hit 8 of 16 three-point attempts with Drye shooting 5-for-8 from the 3-point line. Sami Drye, Roland and Martens each hit one 3.

Maddie Drye had eight rebounds, while Roland had five rebounds.

Maddie Drye had four assists, while Julia Voss had three assists.

Timothy advanced to the sectional by downing Chicago Phillips 32-27 to win a Class 2A regional title. Timothy led 10-5 after the first quarter and 1413 at halftime. The Trojans outscored Phillips 11-4 in the third quarter and withstood a Phillips 10-7 fourth-quarter run.

Roland led the way with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting. Maddie Drye had nine points to round out Timothy’s scoring. Drye hit two 3-pointers. Roland made 7 of 9 foul shots and also led the team with eight rebounds. Martens had six rebounds, while Drye had five.

Roland also blocked three shots.

“They couldn’t stop Grace,” Groenewold said. “We slowed them down a little bit and Grace had a great game. Our guards did a great job of breaking their pressure. They might have been the MVPs of the game by consistently doing that.”

Groenewold liked how her team finished up the season. The Trojans ended 14-16 overall.

“We really solidified together as a team,” she said. “We might have been hoping for a little bit more going into the season with our preseason goals.

We had a lot of kids play in a lot of different spots and they embraced the challenge. They did that and that’s all you can ask as a coach. Grace went down after Thanksgiving and they had a hole to fill and did the best they could.”

While the all-Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division team was voted on just after press time, Roland and Maddie Drye would be prime contenders for that honor, Groenewold noted.

In terms of the future, the Trojans lose seniors Vandermolen, Cailey Schurrman and Tegan Gunn, one of the team captains along with Maddie Drye. “Those are three seniors who have been in the program four years,” Groenewold said. “Oh my gosh yes, they were an important part of this team. They are good kids who work hard and do whatever is asked of them.

It has been very rewarding to coach them. It’s always hard to lose kids who have been in the program four years.

Those are kids who gave their blood, sweat and tears and did everything they could do. The good thing is it doesn’t empty us out. We still have Grace and Maddie and Mili and Sami Drye got experience this year. There are other kids who have worked very hard this year and we’ll take a good look at them and assess that as well. We have two three-year starters to build around in Maddie and Grace. That’s a great base right there.”

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