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At the EGG-Stravaganza

At the Bensenville Park District’s annual Egg Hunt and Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 1, at Varble Park Hill and the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC), this group

Two men charged with leading police on high-speed chase

One suspect found in possession of burglary tools

DuPage County State’s Attorney

Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced last week that bond has been set for two men accused of leading police on high-speed chases following a call of a disturbance at an Addison landscaping company.

Jacob Dochee, 23, of South Elgin and Nader Elaasar, 23, of Schaumburg, each appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Daniel Guerin set bond at $50,000 for both men. Dochee and Elaasar are each charged with two counts of felony aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer. In addi-

tion, Dochee is charged with one count of possession of burglary tools, a Class 4 felony.

On Thursday, March 23 at approximately 9:35 p.m., officers with the Addison Police Department were dispatched to a landscaping business located in the 1500 block of W. Fullerton for a call of a burglary in progress. Upon their arrival, officers encountered two individuals, later identified as Dochee and Elaasar fleeing the scene in two separate vehicles. It is alleged that one of the vehicles, allegedly driven by Elaasar, fled eastbound on Fullerton while the other vehicle, allegedly driven by Dochee, fled westbound on Fullerton.

Officers activated their emergency lights and pursued both vehicles. It is alleged that officers pursued Elaasar onto I-355 and that during the pursuit,

Elaasar reached speeds of approximately 110 mph. This pursuit ended in the Lincolnshire-Vernon Hills area when the driver of the vehicle lost control and spun out.

The pursuit of Dochee, which allegedly reached speeds of approximately 90 mph, led officers onto I-355 at which time a Chicago police helicopter was deployed to track the vehicle. The pursuit continued onto I-290 and concluded on Oakley Boulevard in

Chicago. It is alleged that Dochee then fled the vehicle and hid a box by a pole containing five vehicle key fobs before he was apprehended by authorities. It is further alleged that a Sawzall, which is commonly used in catalytic converter thefts, was found in Dochee’s vehicle.

“The Addison Police Department, as well as our suburban law enforcement partners, are always ready to protect our law-abiding citizens and businesses in our communities,” Hayden said.

“When you perpetrate a crime in our community, we will not hesitate to arrest you and hold you criminally responsible for your careless acts.”

Dochees’s next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, May 22 for arraignment while Elaasar’s next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, April 20 for arraignment. Both cases will be in front of Judge Guerin.

Nader Elassar Jacob Dochee

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of people helped make the event a huge success. Kids had a great time meeting the Easter Bunny and getting a free surprise. More photos on page 4.

Historic Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elmhurst

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St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church

547 N. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-2435

Maundy

Lent and Easter Services

Sunday Worship at 10:15 am Sunday School & Bible Study 9am

at 7 p.m.

Second Lenten Service

March 9, 2022

Rev. David Ernest “Satan Has Asked to Sift All of You” Jerusalem Lutheran, Morton Grove Matthew 27:15-26

Lent and Easter Services

Third Lenten Service

at 7 pm

March 16, 2022

Rev. Paul Spaude “What to Remember When Your are St. Matthews, Niles Seized with Remorse” Matthew 27:3-4

Fourth Lenten Service

March 23, 2022

Rev. Jonathan Bergemann “I Will Keep the Passover”

Good Shepherd, Downers Grove Matthew 26:18

Fifth Lenten Service

March 30, 2022

Rev. Tom Nicholson “They Bound Him”

Resurrection, Aurora John 18:12

Sixth Lenten Service

April 6, 2022

Rev. Phil Schupmann “The Semblance of Legality”

Resurrection, Aurora Luke 22:66

Maundy

The Easter Triduum and Easter Sunday

Thursday, April 6th ~ Holy Thursday ~ Morning Prayer at 8:15am

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 pm.

Solemn adoration of the Eucharist in church until Midnight

Friday, April 7th ~ Good Friday ~

Morning Prayer at 8:15am

Afternoon Service of the Passion with Communion at 3pm. Stations and Veneration of the Cross at 7pm.

Saturday, April 8th ~ Holy Saturday ~ Morning Prayer at 8:15am

Blessing of Easter Food at Noon.

Easter Vigil – The Mass of the Resurrection at 7pm

Sunday, April 9th ~ Easter Sunday ~ Masses celebrated at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am.

“The Crucial Hours”

“His Final Steps”

Fenton art students participate in Upstate Eight Exhibition

Congratulations to this year’s Upstate 8 Conference Art Exhibition participants, including Lucy Johnson, Mariam Rihani, Mariam Rihani, Laura Chudy, Zoya Siddiqui, Kamaren Beamon, Traiveon Malave, Natalia Szala, Liliana Martinez, and Barbie Reyes.

Special honors go to the ribbon winners, which include

Mariam Rihani, who took second place for the sculpture entitled: “Symbiotic Clownfish,” Kamaren Beamon, who received Honorable Mention for the digital photo, “Ice Cube,” Natalia Szala, who placed third for the drawing of “A Breath of Caged Air,” and Barbie Reyes, whose mixed-media piece entitled “enso” received a ribbon for third.

ESO announces winners of Stanger Young Artist Auditions

The winners of the Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Concerto Audition for 2023 have been announced by the Elmhurst Symphony Association. The auditions, conducted by the Elmhurst Symphony Association and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, showcased 19 outstanding high school musicians from Chicago and several suburbs. Stanger Audition first-place winner Cecilia O’Malley will perform with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra at a subscription concert during the next season. Other winners will perform for Kiwanis and other local groups later in the year. All winners receive certificates and the top four receive monetary awards.

Thanks go to Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church and staff for the use of the church and their able assistance and to the dedicated Symphony volunteers who helped make this event possible. The Symphony is especially grateful to the Stanger Audition’s primary sponsor, the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club, for its long-time support. For more information, call the Symphony office at (630) 941-0202 or visit www.elmhurstsymphony.org.

Special thanks go to this year’s judges, Joanne May, Jennie Brown, and Kuang-Ho Huang, who spent many hours listening to and critiquing these spectacular young performers, choosing five winners, who are:

First Place: Cecilia O’Malley, violin, of Wheaton

Teacher: Gerardo Ribeiro

Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 in b minor, Op. 61, first movement

Second Place: Caleb D. Kim, piano, of Roselle

Teacher: Brenda Huang

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in b-flat minor, first movement

Third Place: Sofia Radovic, violin, of St. Charles

Teacher: Desiree Ruhstraat

Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 63, first movement

Fourth Place: Jeffery Tong, cello, of Lisle

Teacher: Tanya Carey

Saint-Saens

Cello Concerto No. 1 in a minor, Op. 3, first movement

Honorable

Mention: Merrill Lee, violin, of Oak Brook

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Pictured is Cecilia O’Malley, first place winner of the Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Concerto Audition for 2023 presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Association and the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst. A Wheaton resident, Cecilia performed Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 in b minor, Op. 61, first movement, on the violin. She will perform with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra at a subscription concert during the next season.

Teacher: Jin Zhang

Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 in b minor, Op. 61, third movement

Art teachers responsible for educating and mentoring these young artists include JoAnna Rieger, Angelika Zima, and Scott McNulty.

(Editor’s note: The photo submission of Kamaren Beamon’s artwork unfortunately could not be used in the newspaper due to resolution issues.)

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Getting through together

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group at Park Place open to all

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s web site, an estimated 6.5 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022. They present another staggering statistic: more than 11 million Americans act as caregivers to loved ones with Alzheimer’s, amounting to more than 16 billion hours of unpaid care in 2011.

With so many people facing a family member’s debilitating disease, one thing is certain: those caregivers need support. Thankfully for those in the western suburbs, that help can be found right at Park Place of Elmhurst, thanks to two dedicated Park Place residents: Ann Knutson and Cathy Shea, who both have experience with caring for someone with dementia.

Ann’s Story

Ann and Cathy moved to Park Place more than 10 years ago, making them among the first peo

ple to move in. Ann and her hus

band Ken were grateful for the available healthcare on campus, but they didn’t anticipate needing those services for many years; they were still young (Ann was in her 60). But shortly before moving to Park Place, Ann’s husband was unexpectedly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He died within a year of their move to Park Place.

“You never expect that,” Ann said. “I thought we’d enjoy retirement together for a while.”

After her husband died, Ann joined the Alzheimer’s caregiver support group that met on campus, led at that time by a staff member. She was strengthened by the camaraderie she found there.

“No one else understands,” she said of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, “not unless you’ve been through it.”

When the group was looking for a new leader, Ann stepped up and took on the challenge.

“I really wanted to give back after what I’d been through,” she said. “I thought I had some valuable things to share.”

Cathy’s Story

Cathy’s story is similar. After she suffered a stroke, she and her husband decided on a move to Park Place, but as she started to gain her health back, she resisted. Her husband Ed, a psychiatric social worker who had cared for his own aging father and had studied the benefits of a life care community, was in favor of the move, and their children also urged them that Park Place offered the best lifestyle for them. Cathy finally agreed.

“I always say that I’m the one who came here kicking and scream

ing,” Cathy said, smiling. “I did not want to come, and Ed really did. And we had 10 wonderful years here.”

But Cathy’s association with Alzheimer’s was a bit different than Ann’s. “My sister’s husband had Lewy Body Dementia, and Ed’s father had been bed-ridden with dementia for five years, so I was part of his care team,” she said.

“I had seen the toll dementia takes on caregivers.”

It was because of her experience that she noticed small changes in Ed, who had joined Ann in leading the Alzheimer’s Support Group at See ALZHEIMER’S, Page 18

Cathy Shea (left) and Ann Knutson, both residents of Park Place in Elmhurst, became friends through the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group and have recently agreed to serve as the group’s leaders. It is open to the public, not only to Park Place residents. Anyone who is in need of support after a loved one has received the diagnosis is welcome to attend. For more information, call 630-478-9220 or send an email to Ann at

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

March 28

A 34-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 300 block of Lincoln at 8:56 a.m.

March 27

A 28-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery and obstructing a police officer in the 100 block of W. Michael at 12;35 a.m.

March 26

Yorvin J. Castellon Navarro, 29, of Glendale Heights, was charged with

two counts of DUI and driving while license expired more than a year near Lake and Lincoln at 4:34 a.m.

Garry R. Harris Jr., 33, of Chicago, was charged with speeding 40+ mph over the limit near Fullerton and Vista at 9:55 a.m.

Ariunna L. Wakefield, 23, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI, improper lane usage and driving the wrong way near Lake and Marcus at 12:08 a.m.

March 24

Antony Geovany Rivas-Gomez, 32, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, following too closely, improper lane usage and operating wipers without headlights near Lake and Mill at 3:29 a.m.

A 26-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery near Wisconsin and Palmer at 6:30 p.m.

March 23

Jacob W. Dochee, 23, of South Elgin, was charged with two counts of

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40th Annual Many Faces of Lombard & Villa Park

aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer and two counts of possession of burglary tools at 10:46 p.m. (See story on pg. 1 of this issue.)

Nader M. Elaasar, 23, of Schaumburg, was charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing or eluding a police officer near Route 45 and Route 41 at 9:35 p.m. (See story on pg. 1.)

Jeniffer A. Martinez, 23, of Wood Dale, was charged with discharging a laser at an aircraft, driving while license suspended, improper turn signal and no insurance near Lake and Addison at 12:49 a.m.

March 23

Michael A. Rossi, 62, of Melrose Park, was charged with battery/making physical contact at 8:45 p.m.

Villa Park

March 25

A complainant at a store in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 1:02 p.m. that an unknown suspect cut the tire of a vehicle that was parked in the parking lot.

March 24

Deon R. Duff, 26, of Aurora, was charged with retail theft/possession of displayed merchandise exceeding $300 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 6:09 p.m. A 17-year-old juvenile female also was charged with retail theft/ possession of displayed merchandise exceeding $300.

Tony A. Knight, 50, of Villa Park, was charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance (cocaine) and possession of a controlled substance in the 500 block of N. Ellsworth at 5:30 a.m.

A complainant at a rental car business in the 500 block of E. North reported at 1:13 p.m. that an unknown suspect used an unknown object to shatter the passenger side window of a vehicle parked in the parking lot.

March 23

Albino Ortiz-Torrez, 46, of Des Plaines, was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at 10:40 p.m.

A complainant in the 900 block of W. North reported at 11:43 p.m. that a suspect threatened them.

A complainant at a clothing store in the 200 block of W. North reported

at 8:27 a.m. that an unknown suspect used an unknown object to break the front glass window of the building and smashed a glass door on the inside of the building. The suspect entered the building but nothing appears to be missing at this time.

March 22

Police said Nicole Egeland, 27, of Villa Park, was arrested on two failure to appear warrants out of DuPage County Jail in the 100 block of E. Vermont at 6:27 p.m.

A 27-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Vermont at 6:27 p.m.

A complainant in the 500 block of N Ardmore reported at 1:45 p.m. that suspects battered them and robbed them of money and a cell phone.

March 21

Lauren Petty, 37, of Addison, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 500 block of W. Division at 12:33 a.m.

A 17-year-old male juvenile from Aurora was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding, possession of a stolen vehicle, speeding 40 mph over the limit, leaving the scene of an ac-

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Registration for the Wood Dale-Addison Sharks Swim Team begins on Monday, April 10, in-person, at the Wood Dale Park District, and is open to all children and teens from the ages of 5-18.

The Sharks are a summer swim team of over 50 members, and are a merger of the former Wood Dale Water Rats and Addison Frogs swim teams (Addison’s pool closed in 2017).

The swim team has been a staple in these communities for decades. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wood Dale Water Rats; while the Addison Frogs were founded in 1976.

The Sharks swim in the DuPage Swim and Dive Conference (also 50 years old this year) and the season runs from May 30 to July 22.

On April 12 and April 15, the Sharks will have an information table set up at the Wood Dale Park District, which will feature our new Shark mascot and sample swimsuit sizes to try on.

For more information, visit: https://wooddaleaddisonsharks. swimtopia.com/.

Wood DaleAddison Sharks Swim Team registration begins April 10 ATHS holds concert for MIOSM

On Wednesday, March 8, Addison Trail hosted an assembly to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM).

According to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), since 1985, MIOSM has been observed as an annual monthlong celebration when schools and communities celebrate music in their local schools and the educators who dedicate themselves to bring music into the lives of students every day This year’s theme is “Music Is All of Us.”

During the assembly, Addison Trail students and staff enjoyed performances by the school’s combined orchestras, combined choirs and combined bands, as well as pieces composed by students enrolled in Music Production. To watch the assembly, click on the video above. To view photos from the event, see the gallery above.

The Addison Trail Music Department is led by department head and band director Mark Corey, choir director Jeff Nellessen and orchestra director Alex Stombres.

Grand Subaru donates to community foundation

This group gathered on Friday, March 31 at the Grand Subaru dealership in Bensenville, where General Manager Ryan Drouin presented Tom Earley of the Bensenville Community Foundation with a check for more than $73,000 to go toward programs in the community. They are pictured holding the check, along with Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone. The donation was part of Subaru’s annual “Share the Love” event.

Lawmakers approve kindergarten reform, plan to address childhood literacy Measures have each been approved by

By Andrew Adams CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Lawmakers are looking at several ways to improve learning outcomes and access for young students in Illinois.

On March 23, members of the House of Representatives approved a proposal that would require school boards in Illinois to provide full-day kindergarten starting with the 2027-2028 school year.

The measure, House Bill 2396 , was met with bipartisan, though not universal, support, passing out of the House March 23 on an 8723 vote.

“I think we can all recognize that our children are our most important resource in the state of Illinois,”

Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, said on the House floor.

“As we look to move forward with our pre-K program and the governor’s smart start program, I hope we can recognize that kindergarten is a pivotal piece of a child’s learning journey.”

Some lawmakers were uneasy with the potential cost implications for local school districts, particularly stemming from potential increases in staffing needs and facility space requirements.

“When this goes into effect in 2027, are we going to be ramped up enough to be able to provide additional teachers throughout kindergartens across Illinois?” Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, said during de -

Students qualify for State SkillsUSA conference

Seventeen Addison Trail students have qualified to compete in the SkillsUSA Illinois State Leadership & Skills Conference. This year’s event will take place from April 2729 in Peoria.

Those students are: in Automotive Service Technology, senior Abraham Garcia and juniors Kevin Guardado, Brandon Mejia, Olivier Pietras, Michael Sampey, Anthony Verdin and Bryan Villa; in Automotive Main-

tenance and Light Repair, seniors Abraham Garcia and Christopher Hernandez, juniors Bryan Villa, Anthony Verdin, Alejandro Serna, Andres Valenzo, Michael Sampey, Kevin Guardado, Moises Herculano, Jack Holleman, Jair Luna-Banda, Anthony Marquez Navarro, Brandon Mejia and Olivier Pietras, and sophomores Sebastian Garay and Alexander Manriquez; in Technical Drafting, junior Jake Santini.

one legislative chamber

bate over the bill.

The worry about funding is echoed by some in the education field, including the Illinois Association of School Administrators, or IASA. The association recorded its opposition to an earlier form of the bill when it went through committee earlier this month alongside the Illinois Association of School Boards and the Illinois Principals Association.

IASA chief of staff Emily Warnecke said in an interview that her organization supports the movement toward full-day kindergarten around the state. But she said they are still concerned about a requirement that would force districts to raise their own capital funding to expand school facilities to accommodate full-day programs.

“The vast majority of districts who don’t offer (full-day kindergarten), don’t offer it because they don’t have the space,” Warnecke said.

Currently, about 80 percent of districts in Illinois offer full-day kindergarten, according to Canty.

The bill sets up a “Full-Day Kindergarten Task Force” to study the best way to implement the expansion of full-day kindergarten. The task force will also be responsible for determining the criteria for districts’ eligibility for a two-year extension to the deadline for rolling

out full-day kindergarten.

Canty said in an interview that she is working on securing funding for the expansion.

“I have had some really great conversations with the budgeteers here in the House and with the governor’s team,” she said.

The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Literacy improvements

On March 24, the Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 2243 from Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Westchester, that would require the Illinois State Board of Education to develop a “comprehensive literacy plan.”

In 2022, nearly 38 percent of Illinois’ 4th grade students did not meet grade level reading standards, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress . This is roughly average and is not significantly lower than the nation’s overall reading scores.

“Today’s students who struggle to read are tomorrow’s adults— adults who desperately need literacy to sign a lease agreement, fill out a job application, manage their own health care, support their children’s education and participate in democracy,” Lightford said on the Senate floor.

See LITERACY, Page 14

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Viewpoint

Chicago’s mayoral election is important for all of Illinois

Editor’s note: This op-ed was distributed by Capitol News Illinois on behalf of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute a few days before Tuesday’s elections. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own.

By John T. Shaw

It’s campaign season in Illinois.

Billboards and yard signs are sprinkled across the Prairie State promoting candidates running for mayor, city council, county boards, park district boards, and other positions that are often unglamorous but essential to the functioning of our democracy.

I hope all voters in Illinois were paying attention to their local campaigns and voted on Tuesday.

I also hope everyone in Illinois has been paying attention to the riveting and consequential campaign for mayor of Chicago. This race attracted considerable attention across the United States and even internationally.

I believe the mayoral election in Chicago is important to everyone in Illinois for four reasons.

First, Chicago, the largest city in Illinois, is undeniably our state’s center of commerce, culture, philanthropy, sports, and innovation. Chicago itself has a population of about 2.7 million and Chicagoland is home to almost 8.5 million. The population of Illinois is just under 13 million.

While some downstate politicians grab headlines by denouncing Chicago and even suggesting that it should be expelled from the state, most Illinoisans instinctively realize the remarkable asset that Chicago is. Other states can only dream of having such a vibrant, interesting, and beautiful city within their borders.

In his memoir about his tenure as mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel cites a remarkable fact. Each June, about 140,000 college graduates come to Chicago to begin their professional careers. This is a striking illustration of the energy and allure of Chicago. It’s as if Chicago absorbs the population of an entire mid-size city each and every year. For context, the population of Naperville, the fourth largest city in Illinois, is 149,000.

Second, Chicago mayors wield authority and are significant players in Illinois politics. The mayor of Chicago has far more power than counterparts

in New York, Los Angeles, and other large cities. Unlike in many major American cities, Chicago’s mayor oversees the city’s schools, parks, public transit system, police and fire departments and other agencies. Chicago’s mayor is a key voice in public policy debates in Springfield. On many significant issues, the governor, the legislative leaders, and the mayor of Chicago make the critical decisions.

Third, the issues that have been driving the Chicago race in 2023 are the fundamental challenges of our time: education, public safety, crime, justice, policing, government spending and taxes, immigration, and race. These issues are, or will likely soon be, relevant in smaller communities in Illinois.

Finally, the campaign is just plain interesting. The incumbent mayor, Lori Lightfoot was soundly defeated in the Feb. 28 primary, winning only 17 percent of the vote. Four years earlier, she won all 50 of the city’s wards and captured nearly 75 percent of the vote. This reversal of political fortune is breathtaking.

The original field of nine mayoral candidates was winnowed to two men who have starkly different backgrounds and agendas.

Brandon Johnson, 46, is a county commissioner, teacher and union organizer. An unabashed progressive, he is backed by the Chicago Teachers Union and holds left-of-center positions on most public policy matters.

Paul Vallas, 69, ran Chicago’s public school system from 1995 to 2001. Vallas lost several political races in Illinois in the past two decades but has gained traction this year by running a stern law and order campaign. He holds centrist and sometimes conservative positions on policy issues.

By all accounts, the race has been very close. A political consultant recently told the New York Times that the Chicago mayoral election is a “microcosm of a larger battle for the soul of the nation.”

This is a battle that all of Illinois should be paying attention to.

John. T. Shaw is the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Shaw’s monthly column explores how Illinois can work toward better politics and smarter government.

Measure passes House to provide violence awareness training for massage therapists

Massage therapists would complete domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training under a new bill passed by state Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass, D-Elmhurst.

“Though massage therapy has many physical and mental health benefits, it can be incredibly intimate and personal,” Ladisch Douglass said. “It’s important for massage therapists to be knowledgeable about domestic violence, sexual assault and trauma so that they can provide care with compassionate neutrality that respects boundaries to help their cli-

ents recover.”

House Bill 2756 creates one hour of continuing education related to domestic violence and sexual assault awareness for massage therapists. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, massage can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, making massage beneficial for those who have suffered from domestic violence, sexual assault or other trauma. The hour of continuing education required by the bill will help massage therapists bet-

ter support clients coping with trauma and PTSD.

“Research has shown that massage therapy can have a positive impact on mental health, and can help with recovery from traumatic experiences,” Ladisch Douglass said. “I am grateful to my colleagues and IDFPR for helping me pass this bill through the House, and I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to do the same.”

House Bill 2756 passed the House with bipartisan support and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Legislation to require bottle filling stations in buildings passes the Senate

An initiative led by State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton that would require bottle filling stations in many new buildings being constructed in Illinois passed the Senate.

“Although there are already requirements for water fountains in buildings, many people use their own bottles or containers,” said Glowiak Hilton (D – Western Springs).

“These people are taking the right steps of helping the environment and should have easy access to do so.”

Senate Bill 1715 would require new buildings that are 5,000 square feet or larger and with a 100 person or more occupancy to provide a bottle filling station for every drinking fountain required under the plumbing code.

“By providing access to bottle filling stations across the state, we are giving residents the opportunity to reuse their bottles,” said Glowiak Hilton. “The ability to refill bottles makes it easier to stay hydrated and will be more sanitary.”

Senate Bill 1715 passed the Senate Friday and now heads to the House for further consideration.

cident, improper lane usage and disobeying a traffic control device near Roosevelt and Michigan at 10:11 a.m.

A 15-year-old male juvenile from Aurora was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and criminal trespass to a vehicle near Roosevelt and Michigan at 10:11 a.m.

A 16-year-old male juvenile from Batavia and a 12-year-old male juvenile from Aurora were charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle near Roosevelt and Michigan at 10:11 a.m.

A complainant at a business in the 1-100 block of E. North reported at 12:57 a.m. that unknown suspects used an unknown object to the break the front window of the business. Nothing appears to be missing at the time of the report.

March 19

A complainant near N. Illinois and E. Maple reported at 3:42 p.m. that a suspect committed battery against them.

A complainant in the 100 block of W. Division reported at 5:55 p.m. that a subject was causing a disturbance. The complainant also stated the subject threw a rock at a vehicle, causing a dent to the front passenger side door.

Bensenville

The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven

guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

March 29, 9:40 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported their passenger side window was smashed and front passenger window was cracked. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300279

March 29, 1:15 p.m. in the 600 block of County Line Road, a complainant reported their trailer was stolen. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300280

March 28, 10:14 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road. a complainant reported that an unknown suspect exited the store with a basket full of unpaid items. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300277

March 28, 10:27 p.m. near W. Michael Lane and N. Rozanne Drive, Addison, Bensenville tactical officers assisted the Addison Police Department with a fleeing and eluding/ crash with two suspects taken into custody. BEP23003476

March 27, 8:52 a.m. in the 100 block of Gateway Road, a complainant reported receiving threatening voicemails from a known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300270

March 27, 8:59 a.m. in the 200 block of Beeline Drive, a complainant reported fraud from an Amazon business account by a possible known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300271

March 26, 2:13 a.m. near York and Green Street, police said Marco Armando Carrillo Carrillo, 29, of Des Plaines, was stopped for traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence. He was placed into custody transported to the station for processing, posted bond, issued a court

date and released. BEPC2300268

(Continued from page 6) block of York, a business reports that two females took OTC prescriptions from the store. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300260

March 26, 2:13 a.m. near York and Green Street, Esvin, 28, of Bensenville, was a passenger in the vehicle of a person arrested for DUI. Police said Lopez-Martinez was found to have an active failure to appear warrant for DUI out of DuPage County. He was placed into custody transported to the station for processing, and then transported to the DuPage County jail. BEPC2300268

March 26, 8:54 p.m. in the 800 Block of County Line Road, multiple locks were discovered cut off storage lockers. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300269

March 25, 7:02 p.m. in the 1200 block of Medinah, a resident reported fraudulent activity on her account. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300266

March 25, 9:34 p.m. in the 1000 block of Argyle Street, Roberto Martinez-Vasquez, 36, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He was placed into custody transported to the station for processing, posted bond, issued a court date and released. BEPC2300267

March 24, 8:09 a.m., the police station report by a business owner of a fraudulent SBA loan opened up in the company’s name. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300261

March 24, 11:01 a.m. in the 800 block of Church Road, a catalytic converter was stolen from a Bensenville Park District bus. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300263

March 24, 11:20 a.m., an incident was reported by a resident of a fraudulent check that was drafted on her account. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300264

March 24, 7:45 a.m. in the 1000

March 23, 6:14 p.m. in the 1000 block of York, an attempted robbery occurred at a bank. There was no monetary loss; the suspect fled the scene. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300258

March 23, 8:15 p.m. near Grand and York, officers responding to a crash discovered one of the drivers, Erick Galin, 39, of Berwyn, had an outstanding failure to appear warrant out of Cook County. He was placed into custody, transported to the station for processing, posted bond, issued a court date and released. BEPC2300259

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Advocates call on regulators to reject natural gas rate increases

Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas are all seeking rate increases

By Andrew Adams CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Consumer advocates, environmentalists and Chicago residents gathered in front of the Chicago offices of Peoples Gas last week to call on the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject a proposed rate increase from the gas utility.

Several advocacy groups, including the Citizens Utility Board, Blacks in Green and Illinois PIRG participated in the protest.

The event drew around 100 people, including Valerie Carroll, a resident of West Englewood. In February, 37 percent of residential gas customers of the majority black neighborhood were more than 30 days late on their bill, according to the company’s filings with the ICC.

“I need the ICC to say no. Don’t raise these prices. Our paychecks are not going up, but our bills are,” Carroll said. “We can’t afford it. The reality of it is we can’t afford it. I have my granddaughters at home and when they go to bed, they have to put on their onesies with socks just so I can manage. Is that fair to them? No. But I can’t do anything about it. I can’t afford it.”

Peoples Gas petitioned the ICC

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Deborah MacPhee, a researcher and professor at Illinois State University, said early literacy education has become politicized with debates between competing systems of reading instruction.

MacPhee said she liked that the bill requires the plan to involve “education stakeholders.” She said this will contribute to the ongoing conversation around what sorts of educational programs teachers should use.

In a 2022 study published in the journal Reading Horizons, MacPhee and her team found that 97 percent of Illinois teachers use phonics in their classrooms to teach reading. Despite the near universal adoption of this method, there is diversity across the state as to what programs are being used. Of the 80 percent of teachers using published curriculum for their phonics instruction, at least 41 different programs are used.

“We have to be educating teachers to be using programs effectively,” she said.

Lightford’s plan is not the only bill at the Statehouse in recent weeks aimed at improving childhood literacy. Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, introduced a bill that would require schools to use phonics to teach reading, though it was met with pushback from teachers’ unions.

to raise gas rates in January. This began a regulatory process in which representatives of the company will make their case to the ICC as to why the rate increase is necessary. Several interest groups have already filed petitions in the case, which is expected to last until late this year.

The proposed increase is the largest in state history and would raise the cost of gas for Chicago customers by $11.83 per month, on average, according to an analysis from the Citizens Utility Board. CUB is an independent nonprofit organization created by the Illinois General Assembly which intervenes in ICC cases on behalf of utility consumers.

This would be the first traditional rate increase for Peoples Gas in nine years, although during that time, other factors have resulted in increases to consumer bills. One of those factors is the “qualified infrastructure plant” charge, an automatic increase to bills that the state approved in 2013. The law allowing Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas and Peoples Gas to levy QIP charges is scheduled to expire at the end of the year.

Peoples Gas said in a January news release that the increase would not affect a typical customer’s bill due to falling natural gas prices. The release also noted that the increase will help pay for infrastructure improvements, particularly upgrades to the pipes that carry natural gas around the city.

“Many of the pipes are from the 1800s,” Peoples Gas spokesperson

David Schwartz said in an email. “Modernization is crucial for safety, for the reliable delivery of energy to keep Chicagoans warm, and to stop leaks that harm the environment.”

The company’s ongoing pipe replacement program, which originated with a federal push for infrastructure upgrades more than a decade ago, is the subject of sharp criticism from watchdog groups. Illinois PIRG Director Abe Scarr said the program has been mismanaged and that it hasn’t reduced risk in proportion to its cost.

“Year after year, Peoples Gas busts its budget and falls woefully short of its pipe replacement goals,” Scarr told the crowd on March 27.

Illinois PIRG and CUB, which oppose the rate increase, have both filed motions to intervene in the ongoing ICC case, meaning they will offer their perspective to regulators and offer testimony supporting their positions.

Downstate rate increases

The request for gas rate increases in Chicago comes alongside similar requests from the state’s largest utilities. Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Nicor Gas and Ameren Illinois, which together serve more than 4.2 million gas customers around the state, are all currently seeking rate increases.

These cases were all filed in January and come with similar estimated increases in gas costs. Nicor customers could see a $9.28 monthly increase, North Shore cus -

tomers could see a $6 monthly increase and Ameren gas customers could see a $6.68 monthly increase, according to CUB.

CUB director David Kolata called this “an unprecedented ratehike barrage” in early February. He also noted that CUB will fight each of these increases.

In an email to Capitol News Illinois, Ameren Illinois echoed Peoples Gas’ claim that falling gas prices will result in most consumers’ bills not increasing. The company also echoed Peoples Gas’ reasoning for the rate increase, saying that the money will go to infrastructure improvements.

“With global energy challenges and increasingly volatile weather patterns, investments in natural gas infrastructure are needed to maintain a resilient and reliable energy delivery system, meet federal pipeline safety regulations, and prepare for the transition to cleaner, renewable energy technologies,” Ameren spokesperson Tucker Kennedy said in an email.

The legislature’s role

Some advocates and lawmakers think that more consumer protections are needed.

“Now is the time to take action with legislative and regulatory changes,” Blacks in Green founder Naomi Davis told the crowd on Monday.

Davis and other members of her organization were in Springfield last week to advocate for House Bill 2172, which advocates call

People’s Utility Rate Relief Act. The bill would “make energy rates more affordable, create stronger protections and improve oversight,” in the words of the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood.

Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, D-Chicago, was alongside other Democratic Chicago lawmakers including Reps. Will Guzzardi and Kam Buckner.

“This is not just about blocking these rate hikes,” said Pacione-Zayas. “It’s about how we live up to the intent of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and move away from fossil fuels into decarbonization.”

When asked if she expected to see any legislative action taken on utilities and affordability, Pacione-Zayas said that heating affordability intersects with, among other things, affordable housing and post-pandemic changes to welfare programs.

“All of this is on the table, and I think a lot of it will come up with budget discussions,” she said.

Although Guzzardi said that he is working with other lawmakers to introduce legislative reforms, he noted that ultimately, utility rates are up to the ICC.

“We created a body to govern these rate hikes and that’s the Illinois Commerce Commission,” he said. “We’ve got some great new appointees in the Commerce Commission so I’m really hoping those folks step up, take their jobs seriously and take a closer look at this rate hike.”

A message from the Bensenville Village President DeSimone praises leaders in public works department

By Dee Longfellow FOR

THE THE INDEPENDENT

Last week, Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone issued the following statement to media outlets including the Bensenville Independent about the outstanding work of the Village Public Works department.

“What makes a great village is having a great team in place working together in the best interests of our residents. In Bensenville, we are proud to have some of the most qualified professionals and experts handling the work that matters the most to our residents, even when

they aren’t aware of it.

“Over the past month, Bensenville public works leaders Lisa Lucht, pretreatment coordinator; Vince Smith, operations superintendent; and Mike Bernanek, engineering tech, were all tapped to speak at various industry panels across Illinois to discuss their work, offer new insights and techniques, and help other professionals learn from what we are doing in Bensenville.

“They were sought out for their expertise because Bensenville is a village that works.

“By working together with local

businesses, Lisa plays a key role in ensuring that they are being environmentally friendly and guaranteeing our wastewater is treated to exceed environmental standards. Similar to Lisa, Vince and Mike’s work using proper snow and ice removal techniques to ensure that Bensenville is able to keep the chloride level within our waterways to a minimum. Like all of our village employees, Lisa, Vince and Mike get up each day with one goal in mind – serving our community.

“We are extremely proud to see that our team is being recognized and brought into the conversations

that matter. These three are just an example of the municipal leaders and employees that are elevating Bensenville. We take note of all the work that our incredible team does every day to maintain our community and make our residents happy and safe, and we are thrilled to see others are as well.”

Since 2017, DeSimone has served as the Village President of Bensenville and is currently serving his second term having been reelected in 2021.

Previously, DeSimone served on the Village Board as a Trustee from 2015-17.

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(Continued from page 5) Park Place.

“I saw small things, things other people might not have noticed,” she said. “It was mostly forgetfulness or confusion. But I just knew.”

She wasn’t surprised when test results showed that Ed was diagnosed with, not mild, but moderate cognitive decline. Three years after his diagnosis, Ed passed away unexpectedly.

“We were young, just like Ann and Ken,” Cathy said. “It’s unexpected. But to have this community at Park Place, and then our support group—I was so grateful to be here.”

Soon after Ed’s death, Cathy took her husband’s place as a co-facilitator of the Alzheimer’s caregivers support group.

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cating themselves through reading and research, and to finding resources that can help members of the group. They know that taking the step to attending a group like this takes a tremendous amount of courage, and they know how little free time caregivers have for themselves. The ladies want group time to be valuable for everyone.

The Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets from 9-10 a.m. on the second Thursday of every month, right in the Park Place private dining room. Sometimes only a handful of people show up; other times, there are more than 20 people. This free group is open to caregivers of people with any condition that effects memory, not just Alzheimer’s disease.

“We’re an officially-affiliated Alzheimer’s Association support group, and we’re open to the public,” Ann said. “About half of the

attendees live at Park Place, and the rest are from the surrounding com

munity.”

The group allows people to freely share their experiences, ideas, and resources. And one of the most comforting aspects of the group is that everything is completely confidential.

“You don’t have to share if you don’t want to,” Cathy said. “But if you do, it doesn’t leave the room, and members find immense support from the experiences of other group members.”

They urge anyone going through the struggles of caregiving to give the group a chance. “Try it once,” Ann said. “If it doesn’t help, you don’t have to come back. But I hope you do.”

If you’d like more information about the Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, contact Ann at (630) 478-9220 or AHKnutson@aol.com.

In The Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit DuPage County, Illinois ESTATE OF Robert Paul Neumann, DECEASED.

CASE NO. 2022PR000604.

Notice is given of the death of the above-named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Kathleen Elies, of 3872 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Chris J. Aiello, P.C., of 322 S ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181; DuPage County attorney No.: 21072; phone No.: 630-833-1122.

Notice is given to Carol Janik, who is an heir of the decedent whose name or address was not stated in the petition for Letters of Administration, that an order was entered on date of letters, granting Letters of Administration of the estate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the DuPage Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 07, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the York Township, DuPage County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at York Township, 1502 S. Meyers Rd, Lombard from and after April 10, 2023.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 7:30 P.M. on May 10, 2023, at York Township 1502 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held on May 9, 2023, immediately following public hearing.

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Dr. Kelly talks straight about sciatica

Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information.

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MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest.

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