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Village of Bensenville swears in new board members New village president, trustees and clerk sworn in on May 9

On May 9, the Village of Bensenville held a ceremony to swear in the new additions to the village board.

After last month’s election, the community elected a new Village President, Frank DeSimone, three new Trustees, Ann Franz, Armando Perez and McLane Lomax, and a new Village Clerk, Nancy Quinn. The ceremony took place at the Village Hall Board Room where Judge Patrick O’Shea swore in the new members, marking the transfer of power and the officials first day in their new roles.

“The previous Village elected officials put so much time and effort in to help this town throughout their tenure, and much was accomplished during that time,” said Frank DeSimone, President of the Village of

Bensenville. “I and the new members of the Village Board have a lot of great ideas to help this town continue to grow and be the best place to live, work and raise a family, and we are excited to get started. The Village of Bensenville and its residents have a lot to look forward to.”

New Village President Frank DeSimone has lived in Bensenville for over a decade, has over 17 years experience in law enforcement and spent the past two years as a Village Trustee. All three of the new Trustees are established residents and active members of the Bensenville community, bringing strong, diverse qualifications to the Board. Ann Franz is passionate about community safety and is committed member of the Bensenville Neighborhood Watch

program. She also is very active with O’Hare aviation committees, relaying Bensenville residents’ concerns. Armando Perez has served as a Director on the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce since 2012 and strives to make Bensenville more business-friendly. McLane Lomax is a commissioner of the Bensenville Community Development Committee and is dedicated to ensuring a bright future for all of Bensenville’s children and families. Nancy Quinn,

the new Village Clerk, is dedicated to the local schools, serving on the School District 2 Board for 13 years and leading education initiatives to improve programs.

The Board of Trustees, along with the Village President, work together to create a strategic direction for the Village performing duties such as passing resolutions and ordinances, approving the expenditure of money, levying taxes, approving land use regulations such as zoning, and deal-

ing with any other issues that may affect residents and the town.

The Village’s governing body consists of six Trustees, a Clerk and a President. Current Board of Trustee members, Rosa Carmona and Agnieszka “Annie” Jaworska, have two years remaining on their term, and will work alongside the three new Trustees. There is currently a vacant Trustee spot that will be filled shortly through an appointment by President DeSimone.

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Once sworn in, all the new Trustees along with Village President Surrounded by his family, Frank DeSimone is sworn in as Bensenville Village President by Circuit Judge Frank DeSimone took their place on the dais to begin another term Patrick J. O’Shea. The ceremony, held at Village Hall on Tuesday, May 9, also welcomed three new Trustof conducting business for the Village. ees and a new Village Clerk.

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Nan Marcum with St. Paul Lutheran Church in Villa Park and Willowbrook Social Worker Erik Engel accept a Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) on May 5. Marcum and Engel are part of the Friday Night Connect group, which won an Award of Excellence in the Team category.

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On May 5, District 88 was honored with two Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA).

Alarmed by the epidemic of opioid use by preteens and teens in DuPage County, Willowbrook High School, the Villa Park/Lombard Clergy Association, the Villa Park Police Department and local governmental officials came together to develop a program that would provide students in sixth through eighth grades with a safe place where they could relax with their peers and take part in exciting activities to help them make positive decisions.

Addison Trail physical education That initiative, called Fri- teacher Sheri D’Ambrose accepts a day Night Connect, launched Distinguished Service Award from in October 2016 and takes the Illinois Chapter of the National place one Friday a month School Public Relations Association during the school year. Along (INSPRA). D’Ambrose won an Award with games and food, each of Excellence in the Faculty/Licensed session also consists of a sea- Staff category. sonal “secret topic,” where the students come together and complete an activity based on a given theme. Topics have included appreciation, gratitude and setting goals. Participants are mentored by a group of about 15 Willowbrook students, who help guide each meeting (along with adult supervision).

When walking into a Friday Night Connect session, there is an atmosphere of inclusion – high-schoolers sharing a pizza with middle-schoolers, clergy leaders chatting with students and police officers playing games with participants. The impact of Friday Night Connect is immediately clear – participants truly connect and build a support system to guide them toward a successful future.

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Pictured is Jovan Lazarevic (back, second from left) with the Fenton Community High School Board. Lazarevic will start as principal of Fenton on July 1. Board members are: front row (left to right) Secretary Patricia Jalowiec, President Oronzo Peconio, Vice President Paul Wedemann and Laura Wassinger. Back row (left to right) are Juliet Rago, Jovan Lazarevic, Jacci Ramirez, Mary Ann Payton-Howell.

Fenton High School names new principal The Fenton Community High School Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Jovan Lazarevic as the next principal of Fenton High School at its meeting on May 2. Mr. Lazarevic will begin his duties on July 1.

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Jovan holds a BS in Biology from Elmhurst College and a M.Ed in Leadership from NationalLouis University. He is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at Concordia University.

Bensenville man gets 18 years for sexual assault of minor female relative State’s Attorney praises efforts of local police department

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that Judge John Kinsella has sentenced Armando Morales-Velazquez, 36, of Bensenville, to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexually assaulting a minor daughter of a relative. On

March 23, 2017, Morales-Velazquez appeared before Judge Kinsella where he entered a plea of guilty to one count of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, a Class X Felony.

The sentence stems from allegations that from November 19, 2015, through March 1, 2016, Morales-Velazquez sexually assaulted his ten-year-old victim at her home while he lived with her and her family for a brief period. The assault was uncovered after the victim’s younger

Bensenville police reports

The Bensenville Police Department 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. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

May 9, 9:11 a.m. near N. Center St. and W. Roosevelt Road, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect took a piece of equipment from his trailer. The case is under investigation. BV170044 May 9, 7:50 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., a complainant reported the boyfriend of a relative has committed criminal sexual assault against her juvenile niece.

This case has been reported to the DuPage Children’s Center for investigation. BV17004475 May 8, 11:28 a.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., complainants advised that an unknown suspect contacted them on the phone and advised that they would be arrested if they did not make payment on their IRS taxes. They agreed to buy and provide the caller with the numbers for $4,000 worth of Walmart gift cards. When they called the number back, they found that it was a nonworking number and realized that it was a scam. The case is under investigation. BV17004426 May 7, 5:12 a.m. in the 200 block of S. York Road, Sara Mendoza, 24, of Cary, Ill., was arrested for an in-

sister told her mother that she saw the defendant kiss the victim. The girl’s mother immediately contacted the Bensenville Police Department who in turn contacted the DuPage County Children’s Center. On April 8, 2016, Morales-Velazquez appeared in bond court where his bond was set at $1 million with 10% to apply. He has remained in custody since that time.

“I would like to thank the mother of the victim for bringing this matter to our attention as soon as she was alerted to Mr. Morales-Velazquez’s

behavior,” Berlin said. “Thanks to her cooperation, we were able to build a very strong case against Mr. Morales-Velazquez resulting in the 18-year sentence. I would like to thank the Bensenville Police Department and the DuPage County Children’s Center for their work on this very disturbing case.”

Morales-Velazquez will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for life.

state warrant for multiple traffic violations. BV17004379 May 6, 3:19 a.m. in the 600 block of John Street, David Gomez, 18, of Melrose Park, and a juvenile were issued village ordinance citations for possession of cannabis.

BV17004337 May 6, 2:17 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road., a store manager reported that an unknown suspect took approximately $50 in flowers without paying for them.

The case is under investigation.

BV17004355 May 6, 4:02 p.m. in the 200 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported that a known suspect stole various tools from his garage overnight. The case is under investiga-

tion. BV17004367 May 5, 1 p.m. in the 200 block of S. Church Road, a complainant reported a juvenile threw a fidget spinner at her car and caused damage to her vehicle. BV17004308 May 5, 9:45 p.m. in the 400 block of S. York Road, Irving Rodriguez, 33, of Bensenville, and Patricia Lavelle, 29, of Melrose Park, were both arrested for disorderly conduct.

BV17004323 & BV17004327 May 4, 10:45 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., a complainant reported that he exchanged nude photos of himself via Facebook and that the person to whom he sent them is now demanding money not to send the photos to the complainant’s friends. BV17004295

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Addison May 12 Police said Darren R. Jones Jr., 24, of North Riverside, had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for a traffic violation.

May 7 • Police said Pablo Landa-Carillo, 25, of Addison, had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for DUI. • John A. Portillo, 19 (residence not given), was charged with criminal trespass to property in the 300 block of W. Army Trail at around 3:43 a.m.

Police said Portillo remained on the property after being asked to leave.

Villa Park May 6 Andrew W. Loucks, 27, of Lombard, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug para-

phernalia, driving while license suspended, no insurance and a defective windshield near Addison and St. Charles at around 8:33 p.m.

May 5 Mayra Anaya, 27, of Melrose Park, was charged with possession of a fraudulent identification card near North and Ardmore at around 8:14 p.m.

May 3 • Theft was reported at a high school at around 3 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole an iPhone 6 that was left unsecured in the boys locker room after school.

• Burglary was reported in the 1-100 block of N. Michigan. Police said that between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered a residence through a window and stole jewelry, shoes and video game consoles.

• Theft was reported in the south lot of the train station. Police said that between 6 p.m. May 1 and 8:15 a.m. May 3, an unknown suspect stole the front tire and damaged the seat of a bicycle secure to the bike rack.

• Two Villa Park men—one, age 61, and the other, age 42—were both charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 200 block of W. Divi-

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Inspired by DuPage County’s diverging elective body, Senate Bill 1592 aims to eliminate the current DuPage Election Commission and replace it with one that falls under

the County Clerk.

“DuPage is one of the only counties in the state with an election board as a separate entity; it’s duplicative and adds yet another unnecessary layer of government,” said Nybo.

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April 25-April 26 A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1-100 block of S. Villa. Police said that between 10 p.m. April 25 and 9:30 a.m. April 26, an unknown suspect stole a cell phone, cash and a vehicle while the owner was sleeping.

April 13-April 20 A stolen vehicle was reported at an auto collision center. Police said that between the above dates, an unknown suspect stole a vehicle that was parked in the lot.

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April 30 • Willie M. Luciano, 34, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended, two counts of improper lane usage and no insurance near North and Villa at around 1:54 a.m.

• A 42-year-old Villa Park woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery, battery, assault and resisting arrest in the 500 block of W. Division at around 2:17 a.m.

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May 2 • Dion M. Jenkins, 45, of Bellwood, was charged with battery and retail theft in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 10:20 a.m. April 18. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued May 2.

• Theft was reported at a food store at around 5:50 p.m. Police said that a female suspect stole cash inadvertently left behind by the previous customer at a self-checkout register.

May 1 • Ryan M. Schultz, 36, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 400 block of S. Summit at around 10:21 p.m.

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It’s something we all have in common. Mothers have touched our lives. Each of us came into the world courtesy of a mother. But the concept doesn’t stop there. Mothers are everywhere. They live next door or across the country. They are teachers, coaches, counselors, protectors, enforcers, disciplinarians and friends.

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touched your heart in a motherly fashion.

Likewise, it’s likely you’ve served the role in the life of at least one human being or perhaps a four-legged friend. You don’t have to give birth to be a mother in someone’s eyes.

Mothers are born through various circumstances.

While no two mothers are the same, there are some common threads that accompany the job title: M-O-T-H-E-R. M – A mother is a mentor and a motivator. She is your number one fan no matter what the score of the game. She is on your side, even when you are confused about which side you are actually on.

O – I’ve always said taking on the task of motherhood is an infinite act of optimism. A mother places her bet on a life outside her own, doubles down and then goes all in. She has no choice. Unconditional love

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T – Often, mothers are tenderhearted, tranquil and thoughtfully nurturing. But, under that façade is a toughness that has the capability to eat nails for breakfast. The softest mother can become a surly and keenly focused adversary should her child be threatened in some way.

This same bold fortitude also appears when a child messes up and requires a dose of a mother’s tough love, which is often just as tough on the mother as it is the child.

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OPEN MIC AT THE PIZZA PALACE Right here in downtown Elmhurst every Thursday Night, the Pizza Palace - 117 N Addison Ave - is the place to go for an OPEN MIC hosted by Rob Lane.

Rob has been playing in Elmhurst and the Northwest Suburbs for over 15 years. The Pizza Palace welcomes musicians, Bands, Singers, Song Writers, and Poets from amateur to professional to stop by and join in!

Bring in your instruments, songs, poetry and come on in. Bring your friends along, or network with other musicians and artists. If you are just starting out pursuing your artistic interests, or if you are a seasoned veteran, all ages are welcome. It’s a great way for young talent to get the feel for playing to a crowd and a perfect place for singer/song writers to bring new work to life. For more details or specific information, call Rob at 847-284-5097, email at lanerman@aol.com.

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Addison hosts inaugural Blazer Color Run Classes, staff choose their own beneficiaries

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Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden and Addison Trail physical education teacher and Student Council co-sponsor Sheri D’Ambrose enjoy the school’s first Blazer Color Run on April 29.

On April 29, more than 80 people participated in Addison Trail’s first Blazer Color Run. During the event, racers completed a 5K course and were doused with colored powder along the way – including a final color celebration at the finish line. Not only were participants able to enjoy being outdoors with other members of the Addison Trail community, but they also raised funds to help those in need. Each class at the school raised money for a chosen charity, and the event raised nearly $1,500 for the groups below. Addison Trail’s Student Council also made a donation.

Freshmen: A local family afflicted by childhood cancer Sophomores: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Juniors: Autism Speaks Seniors: MidAmerica Service Dogs’ Foundation, Inc. Staff and community members: Addison Community Switchboard

(From left) Addison Trail senior Andrew Felix, D’Ambrose, senior Alyssa Ramir and senior Darrion Conrad smile during the event.

District 4 holds ‘Alphabet Countdown’ At many District 4 elementary schools, students and staff participated in an Alphabet Countdown to the last day of the school. For each of the last 26 days of the school year, a letter of the alphabet is highlighted, started with A and ending with Z. On the first day of the countdown, Ardmore students dressed for Aloha day.

Second graders in Ms. Nihill’s class wore Hawaiian leis.

On “C” day, Wesley School staff and students wore capes to school On “H” day, Lincoln students

wore Hats to school. In a stroke of good timing, the 1st graders in Mrs. Mexicano’s class celebrated Hat day by making and wearing chick hats in honor of the hatching of the classroom’s baby chicks.

Some of the letter days that the Addison Early Learning Center has planned include Kindness day, Mismatch day, Pajama day, and U.S.A. day.

The countdown will continue until Wednesday, June 7, which is the last day of school for students in ASD4.

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Boys after-school running club forms

Above: Challenge Warriors is an after-school running club for boys that is modeled on the school’s Girls on the Run Club (for girls only). The club’s sponsors work with the participating students to teach lessons of goal setting, communication, making good choices, and team building---while developing wellness and moral skills that can transfer over to the classroom.

Left: Army Trail School’s Challenge Warriors Club participated in a service project on Tuesday, packing care baskets for pediatric cancer patients. Challenge Warriors received a large donation for their service project from State Farm, which provided 50 of each item that the boys used to create baskets for cancer patients at Rush Hospital.

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On the first day of the Alphabet Countdown, Ardmore students dressed for Aloha day. Pictured here is one of Ms. Nihill’s 2nd graders wearing an Hawaiian lei.

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During the May 1 District 88 Board of Education meeting, four individuals were officially sworn in as members of the Board and took the Oath of Office after being elected on April 4. Left: Donna Craft Cain takes the Oath of Office. Right: (From left) Thomas Edmier, Blanca Jessen and Jay Irvin take the Oath of Office.

District 88 welcomes new Board members During the May 1 District 88 Board of Education meeting, the following four individuals were officially sworn in as members of the Board and took the Oath of Office after being elected on April 4.

Donna Craft Cain (unexpired two-year term) Craft Cain has served on the

Board since 2004 and has been President since 2011. She also served as Secretary from 2009 to 2011. She graduated from Willowbrook in 1981, and her children attended District 88 as well.

Thomas Edmier (full, four-year term) Edmier has served on the Board

since 2009. He graduated from Addison Trail, as did his wife and children (one is currently a student).

Jay Irvin (full, four-year term) Irvin has served on the Board since 2005 and has been Vice President since 2009. He is a lifelong resident of District 88 and is an alumnus of the district. His wife,

children, brother, sister and nieces graduated from District 88 as well.

Blanca Jessen (full, four-year term) Jessen was appointed to the Board in 2015 to fill an open term.

Jessen’s husband, Dennis, graduated from Willowbrook in 1986, and their two children attend Willow-

brook.

They join Board members Timothy Gillen, Sharon Kucik and Lisa Lullo. Also during the meeting, the following Officers were elected for a two-year term.

Donna Craft Cain (President) Jay Irvin (Vice President) Sharon Kucik (Secretary)

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Diane Karpman named to President’s Circle Assists single mothers, others to obtain household goods via SHE Ministry Throughout her real estate career, Karpman has been active in helping single mothers and disadvantaged families find housing and furniture. She has been assisting families through the SHE ministry at Elm-

Elmhurst College welcomes new VP of development Valerie Day has recently been named vice president for development and alumni relations at Elmhurst College, school officials announced recently.

Valerie Day Day was previously vice president for advancement at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tenn., where she developed a $60 million comprehensive campaign to fund the university’s strategic plan.

The plans included a new health science building, residence hall renovations, performing arts center improvements, new programs

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hurst Reformed Christian Church, where she has been a member for 18 years.

“Mattresses and box springs are the biggest items that are in great need,” she said. “Sellers Diane Karpman are downsizing and can’t give away beds anywhere.

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tact me and I would find homes for those gently-used beds. There is always a family or single parent with children sleeping on the floor or in a sleeping bag. They are thrilled to have a bed donated.”

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and a $15 million scholarship endowment. She also secured $13 million in donor contributions for the development of a new nursing building.

“I am impressed by her range of experience in institutional relations and advancement, and I believe that this experience, combined with her genuine passion for the work, will make her a great asset to the College,” said Elmhurst College President Troy D. VanAken.

Day said Elmhurst College made a strong impression on her from the moment she set foot on campus.

“I know we will do amazing things to fund programs, scholarships and other initiatives,” she said. “There’s an electricity here, a wealth of new ideas, and all that is just very exciting for me.”

(Continued from page 8) demonstrate an everlasting love and devotion that endures far past their time with us here on earth. A mother’s love is eternal. Thank goodness.

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Sharp Georgian

Sharp Georgian

Move-In Ready, All Brick Georgian in Stratford Hills on a 160 foot lot! Walking distance to Prairie Path, Award-Winning Jefferson School, New Washington Park, Vallette Business District with Shops & Restaurants. Over 2600 sf of finished $400,000 FIRST OFFERING!

Move-In Ready, All Brick Georgian in Stratford Hills on a 160 foot lot! Walking distance to Prairie Path, Award-Winning Jefferson School, New Washington Park, Vallette Business District with Shops & Restaurants. Over 2600 sf of finished living space & EVERYTHING is new or newer in this turn key home. Newly Refinished HW Floors throughout, Kitchen w/ Newer SS Appliances Amazing/RARE 1st Floor Family Room w/ stone & gas fireplace, New Paint, Crown Molding, Solid Core 6 Panel Doors, New Carpet, Newer Furnace/CAC/Roof/Windows/SS Appliances. full finished basement, huge fully fenced in backyard, & immaculate 2 car garage! $400,000

Location, Location, Location!

Location, Location, Location!

Charming 4 bed, 3 bath, over 2400 sf home in walk to everything location. Crown molding & custom built-ins, HW floors, 2 wood burning FPs, Bradford & Kent Gourmet Kitchen featuring 36” Wolf Range, Viking Hood, Farmhouse Sink, $649,900 FIRST OFFERING!

451 Fairview, Elmhurst

451 Fairview, Elmhurst

This brick & stone masterpiece w/ cedar shake roof features a complete interior remodel including refinished, dark stained HW floors, custom millwork, intricate ceiling detail, new ceiling fixtures & custom window treatments are featured throughout. $999,900 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 - 3PM T! LEF ITS UN 3 LY ON

This brick & stone masterpiece w/ cedar shake roof features a complete interior remodel including refinished, dark stained HW floors, custom millwork, intricate ceiling detail, new ceiling fixtures & custom window treatments are featured throughout. With over 7K SF finished over 4 floors, this home offers 5-6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, fully finished basement & 3rd level, a chef’s kitchen w/ high-end appliance package, butler pantry, home office, gym, 2nd floor laundry, 2 fireplaces, master’s quarters w/ spa-bath & balcony, & direct access from heated garage to basement. $999,900

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and $675,000

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the Prairie Path landscape while living less than one mile from downtown Elmhurst’s restaurants, shopping, museums, library, theater & Metra. Situated in a friendly community with award winning schools & parks just 17 miles from downtown Chicago. Phase II is ready for occupancy with selection of your own custom finishes. Call today for a private showing. $675,000

Executive Ranch in S Elmhurst

Executive Ranch in S Elmhurst

Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-desac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard $765,000

Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-de-sac location in south Elmhurst.

Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park.

The breathtaking views of the backyard oasis are captured in every room. Huge master suite & family room additions on back with vaulted ceilings, skylights, & direct access to wrap-around deck. Professionally manicured grounds w/ lush, mature landscaping/irrigation system.

As spacious as they come, this ranch offers 4 BR’s, 4 full baths, a formal dining room w/ wet bar, 1st floor laundry, tons of storage, & can entertain the largest gatherings all year round. $765,000

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Unbelievable location, lot size, and opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. French country design with brick, stone, and stucco facade set on huge corner lot in the center of town. Three finished levels offering 1,598,000

CENTER OF TOWN NEW BUILD Unbelievable location, lot size, and opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. French country design with brick, stone, and stucco facade set on huge corner lot in the center of town. Three finished levels offering well-appointed finishes, volume ceilings, custom details, & natural light throughout. Great floor plan with huge family room, chef’s kitchen with large island, 1st floor office, large mudroom off 3 car garage, and sun room overlooking huge yard and patio. 4 beds up, huge master suite with spa bath, & his & hers walkins. Finished basement with 5th bedroom, full bath, rec room, game area, tons of storage and potential space for exercise room & wine cellar. All this with the most desirable, walk to everything location and award winning schools - Hawthorne, Sandburg, and York HS - this opportunity checks all boxes. 1,598,000

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Charming 4 bed, 3 bath, over 2400 sf home in walk to everything location. Crown molding & custom built-ins, HW floors, 2 wood burning FPs, Bradford & Kent Gourmet Kitchen featuring 36” Wolf Range, Viking Hood, Farmhouse Sink, beautiful granite CTs, & a master suite w/ whirlpool bath highlight the 1st floor. 3 spacious BRs & bath upstairs. Large 26x10 finished lower level is the perfect place for the kid’s hangout or man cave. Outdoor entertaining here is a breeze w/ a stylish screened in porch, stamped concrete patio & fire pit overlooking professionally landscaped yard. New in 2016 - furnace, A/C, 2 water heaters, & French drains. $649,900

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Rehab or Build your Dream House in this great location surrounded by million dollar houses. Contemporary home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Spacious Living room with Fireplace ,Separate Dining Room, 1st floor Office.1st Floor

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Best of Both Worlds!

Best of Both Worlds!

Close to everything, offering a private, professionally landscaped backyard complete w/ lighting, 2-level deck, pergola & fire pit. Perfect retreat for entertaining/relaxing.

Family rm features gas fireplace & raised hearth surrounded $559,900 NEW PRICE!

Wise Builders

Wise Builders

Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail

Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail throughout, exquisite millwork, a large mudroom, 1st floor office, huge kitchen with 2-tier island for prep sink/area and separate eating space. Open family room with gas fireplace overlooks 160’ deep yard. Superb from the curb with covered front porch and patio in the rear. Too many other details to list! Builder is also willing to build to suit at different price points. $1,099,900

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Cherry Farm Tudor

Cherry Farm Tudor

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition $769,000

1st Floor Master Suite

1st Floor Master Suite

$30K PRICE REDUCTION One-of-a-kind new construction under $700k in S. Elmhurst. Craftsman Bungalow style with 1st floor master suite, finished english basement with bar, chef’s kitchen open to family room with fireplace, south

$30K PRICE REDUCTION One-of-a-kind new construction under $700k in S. Elmhurst. Craftsman Bungalow style with 1st floor master suite, finished english basement with bar, chef’s kitchen open to family room with fireplace, south exposure, and 2 car attached garage. 4 beds, 3.5 baths, deep wooded lot, vinyl privacy fence, whole home backup generator, and across from park & playground. Top notch SD205 schools - Hawthorne, Sandburg, and York.

Close to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Wilder Park, Courts Plus, Library. $669,900

$669,900

Pride of ownership will show throughout this deceivingly large home steps from Crestview Park. South Elmhurst schools Field and Sandburg. 4-5 bedrooms with a versatile layout, this home can accommodate an in-law arrangement and give $324,900

Lincoln school new construction opportunity w/ Wise Builders.

Rare opportunity for corner lot that will offer south exposure to front elevation + 3 car attached garage. All the bells & whistles to be expected w/ this talented & experienced builder. Custom $1,198,000

Lincoln school new construction opportunity w/ Wise Builders. Rare opportunity for corner lot that will offer south exposure to front elevation + 3 car attached garage. All the bells & whistles to be expected w/ this talented & experienced builder.

Custom kitchen, massive center island, full masonry fireplace, 1st floor office, HWF’s throughout, luxurious master w/ soaking tub, separate shower, & his & hers walk in closets.

FINISHED BASEMENT – 5th bedroom, full bath, rec room, & tons of storage. Plenty of time to customize & work side-by-side w/ builder that can make all your ideas come to life. Walk to Lincoln, Prairie Path, & Spring Rd Bus district. $1,198,000

Commercial lot w/ downtown zoning (C-4) in TIF 1. Located across the street from Metra station at the Gateway to Wilder Park & Museum/Cultural center of Elmhurst. Existing building will be removed soon and EPA letter is recorded. Four stories $1,295,000 Downtown Elmhurst Development Location!

Commercial lot w/ downtown zoning (C-4) in TIF 1. Located across the street from Metra station at the Gateway to Wilder Park & Museum/Cultural center of Elmhurst.

Existing building will be removed soon and EPA letter is recorded. Four stories allowed, could be great mixed use development, one of the last lots available in town. 11,917 sf affords approx. 4766sf of building footprint.

Newly approved downtown plan, soon to be in place, will expand height & density of this property. Call Mickey Muisenga (630) 4940178 for more information. $1,295,000

Pride of ownership will show throughout this deceivingly large home steps from Crestview Park. South Elmhurst schools - Field and Sandburg. 4-5 bedrooms with a versatile layout, this home can accommodate an in-law arrangement and give everyone in the family their own space. The main level offers an open concept that is great for gatherings and entertaining. 1st floor bedrooms, laundry, and full bath. Updated kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters, eating area, and breakfast bar. Furnace and HWH approx 5 yrs old. Covered front porch, double wide driveway, and rear concrete patio overlooking fenced back yard $324,900

Perfect Starter Home!

Perfect Starter Home!

BRAND NEW HOUSE WITHOUT THE BRAND NEW PRICE TAG! This entire house has been given a 2017 Makeover! All the “in trend” designs and attention to detail are obvious in this 3 BR, 2 BA home that is walk to Grades 1-8 and to Elmhurst’s

BRAND NEW HOUSE WITHOUT THE BRAND NEW PRICE TAG! This entire house has been given a 2017 Makeover! All the “in trend” designs and attention to detail are obvious in this 3 BR, 2 BA home that is walk to Grades 1-8 and to Elmhurst’s Town & Train. $389,000

$389,000

Premier Elmhurst Location!

Premier Elmhurst Location!

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition with over-sized family room, breathtaking Master Suite with Floor to Ceiling Windows of sweeping views of the 15,000 square foot lot & En Suite bathroom & huge walk-in closet, Great Au Pair Quarters on 3rd Flr. 3 car epoxied attached garage, plus an INCREDIBLE LOCATION, steps to new Washington Park, walk to town/train & schools & Prairie Path! Pride in Ownership shines bright in this lovely home! $769,000

Field & Sandburg Schools

Field & Sandburg Schools

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Three Addison Trail girls badminton players compete at state Trio caps off successful season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail girls badminton team had three players compete in this past weekend’s IHSA state badminton finals in Charleston.

In the singles division, Mary Grace Mutia won two matches at state. She won her first-round match over a player from Hersey and then lost to Naperville North in the second round. Mutia then beat a player from York in the second round of the consolation tournament before losing to Glenbrook North in the third round.

The Addison Trail doubles team of Athena Kakolires and Kasia Czepiel went 1-2 in the doubles tournament. They lost their first match to Neuqua Valley but came back to beat a Downers Grove South team in straight sets in the first round of the consolation bracket. Kakolires and Czepiel were eliminated after a loss to Hinsdale South in the second round of the back draw.

Earlier, Mutia earned the No. 4 seed in the sectional tournament. She beat Schaumburg’s No. 1 player in the first round, but lost to Fremd’s top singles player.

In the back draw, Mutia again faced the same Schaumburg player and won again. Mutia then lost to a player from Elgin in the third- and fourth-place match. Mutia clinched a state spot in her previous match

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Addison Trail qualified three players for the recent IHSA state badminton finals. Left to right: Lindsey Bugajasky (assistant coach), Eric Norberg (head coach), Athena Kakolires, Mary Grace Mutia, Kasia Czepiel and Marissa Iles (assistant coach).

against Schaumburg.

Kakolires and Czepiel played Schaumburg’s No. 1 team in their first sectional match and won and then dropped a match to Fremd’s top team. Like Mutia, they faced the same Schaumburg team in the back

draw and won before beating Schaumburg’s No. 2 team for third place, thus earning them a spot in the state tournament.

The last time Addison Trail qualified players for state was two years ago when Izy Kantor and Alyssa

Lombardo made it. Prior to that it was 15 years ago.

“I was very proud of the whole team,” said Addison Trail coach Eric Norberg of the sectional meet. “You could hear the girls who lost matches earlier cheering for their teammates.

This was my third state qualifier in singles, but my first doubles team. I spent a lot of time learning the doubles game so I could help them out.

Jeff Nellessen and Marissa Iles, a volunteer coach, helped teach and coach the girls.”

Willowbrook baseball team scores four more wins Streak moves Warriors to 22-6 overall

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook baseball team continued its domination with four more wins. The victories move the Warriors to 22-6 overall and 13-2 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play.

Willowbrook swept a WSC Gold series from Proviso East. In an 11-2 win in Maywood to open the series, the Warriors scored eight runs in the first inning.

Ben Espinoza was 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI. JT Ceh went 1-for-2 with a walk. Jon Kelso was 1-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. MJ Ranieri went 3-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. Alex Michaelson scored a run and walked twice, while Sam Pelsor had a hit and a run scored. Kyle Fergu-

son went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Mike Dembowski went 2-for-3 with a run scored.

Jack Hines went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Ryan Mintz had an RBI, while John Taylor had a hit and a run scored. Dan Gusel had a run scored, an RBI and two walks.

Willowbrook took advantage of eight walks in the game.

Ferguson and Pelsor each doubled, while Espinoza and Ferguson each had a triple and Kelso homered. Dembowski stole two bases.

Eric Gunst was the winning pitcher. He went five innings and allowed four hits and one earned run, while striking out eight. Vince Ruchala pitched the final two innings and fanned four.

Three Willowbrook pitchers then combined to throw a four-inning perfect game in Willowbrook’s 22-0 win over Proviso in Maywood.

Willowbrook scored eight runs in the first inning and nine more in the fourth. The Warriors needed only nine hits to score those 22 hits, tak-

ing advantage of 11 walks.

Espinoza had a run scored, an RBI and a walk. Ceh had a run scored, an RBI and a walk as well, while Nick Sabatino scored two runs and had an RBI and a walk. Mintz hit a grand-slam home run, while Ranieri had two runs scored and two hits.

Dembowski had two runs scored, a hit and an RBI. Mason Kamp had a run scored and two walks.

Ferguson had two runs scored, two hits and two RBI. Jack Hines scored three runs, had a hit, drove in five RBI and drew a walk. Trevor Jaloszynski had two hits, a run scored and two RBI. Gusel had an RBI and two walks.

Jaloszynski had two doubles, while Ranieri had a double as well.

Jack Hines tripled, while Ferguson stole two bases.

Michaelson (5 strikeouts), Mintz (3 strikeouts) and Scott Kohrt (3 strikeouts) combined for the perfect game.

The trio faced only 12 Proviso East batters and combined to strike-

out 11 batters.

Willowbrook won the finale 20-2 in Villa Park thanks to 13 hits. The Warriors scored 14 runs over the first two innings.

Espinoza went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Ranieri had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Mintz had a hit and two RBI. Kamp had two hits, two runs scored and three RBI. Ferguson had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Jack Nilles had two runs scored. Dembowski had a hit, two runs scored and two RBI. Pelsor scored two runs, while Jaloszynski had a double, two runs scored and three RBI. Ferguson also doubled in the game, while Espinoza had a triple.

Will Hines was the winning pitcher. He went three innings and struck out four. Brandon Shissler pitched the final two innings and struck out three.

Willowbrook wrapped the week with a 16-5 WSC crossover win against Glenbard West.

The Warriors found themselves

down 3-0 early, but scored three runs in the fourth, three more in the fifth and nine runs in the sixth to end the contest.

Espinoza had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Kelso went 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Ranieri had two runs scored and a walk. Michaelson had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Ferguson had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Dembowski had three hits, two runs scored and three RBI. Jaloszynski had two runs scored and an RBI. Mintz had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Marshall McDonnell went 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI. Kelso doubled and Dembowski tripled.

Nilles was the winning pitcher, going four innings and allowing five hits, while striking out three.

Ruchala pitched the final two innings and struck out two.

Willowbrook was slated to play its final WSC Gold series of the year against Downers Grove South this week.

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A true leader

Willowbrook’s Grace Chantos ends her badminton career by winning three matches at state

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Willowbrook senior Grace Chantos ended her high-school badminton career on a high note.

Chantos, making her second state tournament appearance, won three

matches this past weekend at the IHSA badminton finals in Charleston, helping to continue the decades-long excellence of the Willowbrook badminton program.

“I had a way easier time making it to state this year than last year. It

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Willowbrook girls badminton state qualifiers Hanna Konrath (left) and Grace Chantons show off their medals.

The future

Sophomore Hanna Konrath makes her first state badminton tournament appearance

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

While the high-school career of Willowbrook girls badminton standout Grace Chantos came to a close this past weekend at the IHSA finals in Charleston, another kept gaining momentum.

Willowbrook sophomore Hanna Konrath competed in her first state tournament where she won two matches. Combined, Chantos and Konrath won five matches in Charleston.

“I started playing badminton last year,” said Konrath. “Grace recruited me to try out for the team. We went to the same elementary and middle school together and know each other from that. She told me the sport and the team are a lot of fun. She said she got the hang of it pretty quickly. Plus, we kind of work the same way. I said I would give it a shot. I had fun the first couple days of tryouts.”

And then Konrath got moved up to the JV team last year. “It got intense really fast,” she said. “But that was even better for me. I like the intensity of it.”

Konrath agrees with Chantos assessment that badminton is the hardest of the three sports she plays. Like Chantos, Konrath also plays volleyball and basketball.

“I agree 100 percent,” she said.

“The conditioning is really hard and you are constantly moving out there front to back and side to side. The conditioning we do helps tremendously. It keeps me in good shape

throughout the year.”

Konrath, who steadily moved up Willowbrook’s singles depth chart this season and ended up taking third place at No. 2 singles at the West Suburban Conference Gold Division tournament, said her badminton game has seen a complete improvement this season.

“Since I’m still young, I’ve been improving at everything and learning more,” she said. “One thing I’ve noticed is I don’t get tired or exhausted. My conditioning has been pretty good.”

Konrath also has picked up on the nuances and finer points of the sport.

“At first I was out there kind of playing backyard badminton,” she said.

“I’ve changed pretty quick. (Willowbrook coach Brandon) Murphy has really helped me this year. He is an amazing coach.”

And Konrath has benefitted greatly from Chantos’ tutelage. “Grace has helped me from the start,” she said. “She helped me last year and she’s not only helped me with badminton, but with basketball and volleyball. She’s always been there for me. She’s probably the best role model anybody could ask for.”

Making the state tournament this year wasn’t something Konrath took for granted.

“Ever since I’ve been young I’ve competed with older girls,” she said.

“This is an amazing accomplishment that means a lot. I’ve played a lot of sports and I always want to do the best I can.”

shows how much I’ve improved,” said Chantos. “I worked really hard all summer and in the other two seasons I play sports to improve in badminton.”

Chantos took private lessons in the summer and played in a club that was run by the Downers Grove North coaches.

“The club was a bunch of girls working on different drills,” she said.

“I worked on my backhand and my footwork. I would say it definitely was my footwork that helped me improve and get better this year. I would say the best part of my game this season has been being able to move and put my opponent in a place that will set me up for winning shots. I got quicker and my conditioning was a lot better than last year.”

Chantos recalls the reason she originally tried out for badminton freshman year at Willowbrook.

“I tried out for fun,” she said. “I thought it would be an easy sport. I

play volleyball and basketball as well and I thought badminton would be a break. It wasn’t. It’s the hardest sport I play by far. We are held to high standards. Willowbrook always has had a good badminton team. We put in a lot of work and do a lot of conditioning.

We really push each other and ourselves. I was the only girl who went downstate last year. That really meant something to keep the tradition going and compete down there.”

Chantos, who finished second in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division this season and beat a Downers Grove South player for the first time in four years at the conference tournament, enjoys the sport for several reasons. “I like that it was something new to me,” she said. “I like to challenge myself. It’s the only non-team sport I play. It’s all up to me. The pressure is on myself.”

Chantos has played three sports all four years at Willowbrook. “It’s been hard doing that, but I’ve always been

into sports,” she said. “I’ve done three sports since I was in fifth grade and I’ve always had to do well in school if I wanted to play sports. It’s all about time management.”

Chantos is headed to the University of Illinois this fall and is looking into studying agricultural and biochemical engineering. “I want to work with the environment,” said Chantos, who noted Illinois does have a club badminton team.

Looking back, Chantos, who has a 3.9 grade-point average, said her time at Willowbrook has been well-spent beyond just sports.

“Willowbrook has done so much for me,” she said. “I’ve written so many scholarship essays with the same question. Willowbrook helped me as a student and as a person. I’ve made great relationships here with teachers who have totally prepared me for college. I think I had the best high school experience I could have hoped for.”

Addison Trail baseball team working through tough stretch

By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Addison Trail baseball team hit a recent rough patch.

Through late last week the Blazers had lost five games in a row, that included a recent tough 11-inning loss in West Suburban Conference Gold Division action to Leyden.

In the Leyden loss, Addison Trail standout pitcher Nick Villasenor threw 7 2/3 innings and allowed no runs, while striking out 10.

Leyden scored three runs in the ninth inning, but Addison Trail came back to score three in the bottom of the ninth to tie it. Leyden came right back and scored five runs in the 11th inning.

“It was a tough way to lose,” said Addison Trail coach Mike Kennedy.

Kennedy again had high praise for Villasenor’s performance.

“Nick is still by far and away leading the area in strikeouts,” he said.

Villasenor, who has committed to

play at Black Hawk College next season, lowered his ERA to 0.95 after the Leyden game and had 87 strikeouts on the season.

“Nick is a lefty who doesn’t walk batters and hits his spots,” said Kennedy. “He’s out there competing.

Against Leyden he was outstanding.

For a while he didn’t have his best stuff and then he got people up and tuned it up. He was very impressive in the late innings. He’s starting to get people to garner some interest in him.

He’s piling up the strikeouts. He’s getting more attention.”

Kennedy also has been pleased with the performances of Trevor Fulmer, Matt Crandall and Simon Marinelli of late.

“Trevor has thrown the ball well for us on the mound. He’s out there competing,” he said. “Matt and Simon are swinging the bat real well.”

Kennedy said Addison Trail’s recent struggles have boiled down to

one main factor. “It’s the elusive big hit,” he said. “That’s it. We’re looking for the big hit with runners in scoring position. When we need the big hit we don’t get it. It was the same thing in the second and third games against Willowbrook and the first two against Leyden. We need to get that big hit and that big play and we’re not getting it right now.

“The good thing is our energy is good and we are competing. The only thing is that timely hit is not coming through right now. Our pitching has been pretty good and it has been keeping us in games.”

Addison Trail was scheduled to play a three-game WSC Gold series with Morton this week. Looking ahead, the Blazers will play against West Chicago in a Class 4A regional opener with the winner moving on to face Geneva.

“We’ll keep working hard,” said Kennedy. “We just need to finish these games.”

Addison Trail’s Kominowski finishes seventh in state on floor exercise

By Mike Miazga

Kominowski also tied for 34th on parallel bars with an 8.45 and tied Addison Trail senior Alex Komi- for 36th in the state on horizontal bar nowski ended his high-school gym- with a 7.70. nastics career in style.

Kominowski finished seventh in Addison Trail girls track the state on floor exercise at the reThe Addison Trail girls track team cent IHSA state finals meet. Komi- has representation at the upcoming nowski scored a 9.25 in the finals. He Class 3A state finals meet this weektied for fifth in the preliminary round end in Charleston. on floor with a 9.600 score.

Senior Lauren Kroll won the 100 Kominowski also took 11th in the dash with a time of 12.42 and also state on vault with an 8.900 effort in won the 200 with a time of 25.36. the finals. He was fifth on vault in The Blazers also qualified their the preliminary round with a score 400 relay team for the state meet afof 9.25. ter taking fourth at the recent Class

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3A York sectional with a state-qualifying time of 49.43. That team includes Klea Gjonaj, Katrina Surjancev, Julia Swierzb and Kroll.

Willowbrook girls track Willowbrook senior Kyla Denwood is headed to the Class 3A state track and field finals after winning the discus sectional title at the recent Class 3A York sectional.

Denwood won the title with a throw of 125-2. Her next closest competitor was 122-11.

Denwood will compete this weekend at the Class 3A state finals in Charleston.

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Fenton’s Torres competes at state gymnastics Matuszewski third in 100 dash at York sectional

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Fenton boys gymnast Ricardo Torres recently competed in the IHSA state finals meet at Hinsdale Central.

Torres finished in 33rd place on the pommel horse with a score of 7.900.

Fenton girls track The Fenton girls track team finished 15th at the recent York sectional.

Hanna Matuszewski took third in the 100 dash for the Bison with a

time of 12.95. Sarah Mason was 13th in the 200 with a time of 27.46. Cassidy Kelly took 16th in the 800 with a time of 2:29.97.

Jessica McCauley was 19th in the 1,600 with a time of 5:52.71.

Fenton’s 400 relay was 10th with a time of 51.47. That team included Trisha Butz, Stephany Padilla, Matuszewski and Mason.

Fenton also was 12th in the 800 relay with a time of 1:55.16. That team featured Amber Azim, Jezalyn Tapia, Rebecca Millard and Matuszewski.

Fenton’s 1,600 relay was 13th in 4:25.30 with Ashley Lira, Millard, Mackenzie Miller and Cassidy Kelly.

Julianna Krebasch tied for 12th in the high jump at 4-9. Cassidy Fed-

dersen and Katrina Krebasch tied for 11th in the pole vault with marks of 8-3 each.

Mason finished seventh in the triple jump with a mark of 35-3.

Fenton did not qualify any individuals or relays for this weekend’s state meet.

In earlier action, the Bison competed in the Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division meet. Matuszewski finished fourth in the 100 with a time of 13.15, while Mason was fifth at 13:44.

Mason took third in the 200 at 27.58 and Matuszewski was fourth at 27.72. Cassidy Kelly was fourth in the 400 with a time of 1:05.13, while Mackenzie Miller was sixth at 1:08.02.

Brianna Aldama was 10th in the 800 at 2:48.10. Jessica McCauley took fifth in the 1,600 in 6:03.27, while Charity Bullis was ninth at 6:26.21.

Bullis was eighth in the 3,200 with a time of 13:42.48.

Kaitlyn Jordan placed sixth in the 100 hurdles with a time of 20.21, while Jocelyn Ramirez was seventh at 20.68.

Rebecca Millard was fifth in the 300 hurdles at 56.77. Ruth Kirkwood was sixth at 59.18. Fenton took second in the 400 relay with a time of 52.07. Fenton was fourth in the 800 relay at 1:57.15 and fifth in the 1,600 relay at 4:27.12.

Fenton placed second in the 3,200 relay with a time of 10:33.62.

The stories below did not run in last week’s issues of The Independent published on May 11, 2017. The Independent regrets the error.

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By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

While the Fenton boys track team may be a bit on the young side, that doesn’t mean it has been short on success.

Fenton has been paced by the likes of junior Cristian Sanchez in the 3,200 and 1,600 races and sophomore Jimmy Deckert in the field events.

Sanchez ran 10:31.74 in the 3,200 and took first place in a recent week-

end meet. “Cristian had an amazing PR,” said Fenton coach Clint Porter.

“That same day he doubled in the 1,600 and ran 4:55.”

Porter also has been pleased with the 800 times he’s seen in the 3,200 relay. “Michael Lieggi is under 2:10 and we expect that by conference and sectionals he will be under 2:05,” he said. “Jeremy Lodewyck also is showing steady improvement and is not far behind Michael. Both of them are juniors.”

Deckert has gone 133 feet in the discus and took third at Streamwood in that event. Deckert also

has thrown 41-5 in the shot put this year. “Those both are strong marks for a sophomore, especially the discus mark,” Porter noted. “As Jimmy continues to work on his footwork and technique we feel he will be a potential qualifier in his junior and/ or senior years.”

Fenton also is improving in the sprinting events. “Our sprinters have shown steady progress,” said Porter.

Freshman Kevin Gonzalez is the team’s fastest sprinter. He has run in the low 12-second category in the 100 and has a time of 24.9 in the 200.

In the hurdles, Porter noted for the

first time in recent memory the team has three athletes in the 300 intermediate race. Junior DJ Kelly has run a sub-50-second time in the hurdles.

“Right on his heels at 50 seconds is sophomore newcomer Nick Herringer,” said Porter.

Porter said the squad is looking forward to the remainder of this season and beyond. “The season has been a good one for the development of our young athletes,” he said. “We look forward to building upon this both this year and in years to come.”

Fenton has only five seniors on the roster this season.

Fenton girls track team impressive in recent meets

By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Fenton girls track team had a strong April.

The Bison placed second at the Montini Invitational and then took third at the Leyden event. Fenton followed that up by winning its own Bison Invitational and then taking first in a Metro Suburban Conference triangular meet last week.

Individually, Hanna Matuszewski won the long jump at Leyden with a mark of 16-1.

At the Bison event, Cassidy Feddersen won the pole vault with a new meet record of 8-6. Matuszewski won the 100 in 12.5, while Sarah Mason won the triple jump with a mark of 34-10. Katrina Krebasch won the high jump at 5-0.

Indoors earlier in the season, Krebasch broke the school record in the pole vault with a leap of 10-6.

Fenton coach Frank Kekstadt noted between the team’s two most recent meets, the Bison Invitational and the MSC tri-meet (where Fenton did not enter in five events), it set 75 individual personal records.

“That indicates to me that we are showing consistent improvement across all events,” he said. “It also means we are healthy and strong going into the MSC championship meet (Friday at Fenton).”

Kekstadt noted the 3,200 relay team has remained the same since the indoor season and has shown steady improvement. Kekstadt pegs the 400 relay as the team’s strongest, placing in the top three of all Fenton’s meets this year. The 1,600 relay ran 4:24 at the Bison event, which is the best time Kekstadt has seen in five years. The

coach said the 800 relay team is still a work in progress in terms of personnel. “We have to decide if we are going to use the same girls as the 4-by100 or use some younger girls to fill spots which will open the 200 dash for Hanna Matuszewski and Sarah Mason, our top speedsters,” he explained.

Kekstadt, in his 10th season as head coach, has seen Fenton once again excel in the field events. “Since I have been head coach our strength always has been our field events,” he said. “I always want our most talented girls to try field events. This year is no exception—we have very talented girls in the field events. We score the majority of our points in the triple jump, pole vault, high jump and long jump.”

Kekstadt also cited recent strong efforts from sophomore Ruth Kirkwood and senior Agnes Gasior. “Ruth has PRs in every long- and mid-distance event this year,” he said. “I don’t think

I have had a girl improve so much over such a short period of time in so many running events. She is a versatile runner that allows me to put her in every distance event. This makes the lineup very competitive.

“Agnes is a selfless leader who has transitioned during the outdoor season from a mid-distance runner to a competitive thrower. She knows the team is first and I rely on her for leadership and for being a great role model for the rest of the team.”

Fenton is looking forward to Friday’s MSC meet. “The season has gone by so fast and the showdown with Glenbard South has finally arrived,” said Kekstadt. “Last year we were the favorites and ended up in second place by one point. This year we are the underdog. We are focused on breaking personal records and demonstrating excellence in athletics.”

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Breana Aponte was eighth in the shot put at 27-0. Jamie Minard was 10th at 25-3. Minard was seventh in the discus with a throw of 81-8. Alize Paz was ninth at 77-5.

Julianna Krebasch was sixth in the high jump at 4-8, while Katrina Krebasch was eighth at 4-4. Katrina Krebasch took second in the pole vault with a height of 8-6. Feddersen was third at 8-0.

Matuszewski took fourth in the long jump at 14-2 1/2. Padilla was ninth at 12-7. Mason took second in the triple jump at 34-7, while Katrina Krebasch was fifth at 31-8.

Fenton took third in the conference at the varsity level with 89 points. The Bison were second at the JV level with 113 points.

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On May 2, Addison Trail hosted the 7th annual West Suburban Conference Sports Spectacular. Each year, that event invites more than 700 students with special needs from 14 schools in the West Suburban Conference to enjoy a day of sports, games, food, friendship and more. (top row, left): AT students Lucio Delgado and Nina Vargas sing the National Anthem to start the day. (top row, middle): AT student Guadalupe Garcia plays a game. (top row, right): District 88 Transition Program student Pasquale Ciarfaglia enjoys a snack.

ATHS hosts 7th annual Sports Spectacular On May 2, Addison Trail hosted the 7th annual West Suburban Conference Sports Spectacular.

During the event, more than 700 students with special needs filled Addison Trail’s field house, gyms and black box studio theatre. The students were from 14 schools in the West Suburban Conference, and they participated in track and field events, as well as basketball, volleyball and floor hockey games. They also enjoyed carnival-style games, moon jumps, karaoke, tasty treats and more.

The event began with a walk around the track to introduce the students, as well as the singing of the National Anthem by Addison Trail students Lucio Delgado and Nina Vargas.

The Sports Spectacular was founded in 1994 by a group of West Suburban Conference athletic directors.

Addison Trail physical education teacher Sheri D’Ambrose wanted to continue the event to offer students an atmosphere of fun. For her leadership and passion and commitment to this event, D’Ambrose has been named as a Distinguished Service Award recip-

ient by the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA). She was honored with that award on May 5. Be sure to check the May 12 District 88 Newsletter for more information about that recognition.

D’Ambrose said it takes the following to make the Sports Spectacular a success each year.

More than 100 volunteers (including Addison Trail students, staff and parents) Donations from local businesses for food and refreshments Donations from Great Lakes Apparel for T-shirts Donations from Trophies By George for participant awards Donations from A Moon Jump 4U Free disc jockey services provided

by BOOM Entertainment Support from the District 88 and Addison Trail administration, as well as Addison Trail’s Student Council and Art Club Support from NovaCare Rehabilitation (which provides athletic training services to Addison Trail)

Community calendar Ongoing events • Homework help K through 12 available at the Library Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5 p.m., come get help with your homework from librarians, teachers, college students, and volunteers at the Addison Public Library.

Free snacks provided. Info: Call 630-458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary.org.

• Get your high school diploma The Addison Public Library is now offering adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through a new program, Career Online High School (COHS). The li-

brary is providing a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education.

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Call 630-458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary.org .

• Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) meet each month Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst, starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 or wow.cfsites.org.

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, Du Page and Cook Counties, will hold a Public Hearing to review Case No. 2017–09 to consider a request for: Variances for construction of a 364 SF shed - Size, Municipal Code Section 10-1412B-3 - Coverage, Municipal Code Section 105B-4A-4 333 Diana Court is in a RS – 2 Medium Low Density Single Family District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, IL. The Legal Description is as follows: LOT 229 IN BRENTWOOD TERRACE, IN A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 333 Diana Court, Bensenville, IL 60106.

John Tornabene, 333 Diana Court, Bensenville, IL 60106 is the owner and applicant for the subject property for this CDC Case No. 2017 -09 and Public Hearing.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois 60106, (630) 7668200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend and will be heard at the Public Hearing. Written comments will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through June 5, 2017 until 5:00 P.M. Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Bensenville Independent May 18, 2017) 282226 LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, Du Page and Cook Counties, will hold a Public Hearing to review Case No. 2017–10 to consider a request for: Variance for construction of a porch on a conforming home.

- Additions and Enlargements, Municipal Code Section 10 – 16 – 4C 21 East Pine Avenue is in a RS – 5 High Density Single Family District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, IL. The Legal Description is as follows: LOT 4 IN F.W. FRANZEN’S PINE AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 3, 1910 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 102648, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 21 East Pine Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106.

James Ricker, 21 East Pine Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106 is the owner and applicant for the subject property for this CDC Case No. 2017 -10 and Public Hearing.

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Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois 60106, (630) 7668200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend and will be heard at the Public Hearing. Written comments will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through June 5, 2017 until 5:00 P.M. Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Bensenville Independent May 18, 2017) 282227 LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, Du Page and Cook Counties, will hold a Public Hearing to review Case No. 2017–11 to consider a request for: Variances for installation of awnings/ signage - Number Permitted, Municipal Code Section 10 – 18 – 12b – 3 - Maximum Sign Area, Municipal Code Section 10 – 18 – 12c – 2 - Clearance, Municipal Code Section 10 – 18 – 12f - 2 1280 North Route 83 is in an O – 1 Neighborhood Office District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, IL. The Legal Description is as follows: LOT 55 IN BRANIGAR’S MOHAWK TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 786620, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1280 North Route 83, Bensenville, IL 60106.

On Time Messenger Service, Inc., 1280 North Route 83, Bensenville, IL 60106 is the owner and applicant for the subject property for this CDC Case No. 2017 -11 and Public Hearing.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois 60106, (630) 7668200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend and will be heard at the Public Hearing. Written comments will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through June 5, 2017 until 5:00 P.M. Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Bensenville Independent May 18, 2017) 282228 LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, Du Page and Cook Counties, will hold a Public Hearing to review Case No. 2017–12 to consider a request for: Variances for construction of new warehouse and office building.

- Parking in Required Yard, Municipal Code Section 10 – 11 – 8A -Curb Cut from 35’ to 62’, Municipal Code Section 10 – 11 – 8 – 2E – 1

-Maneuvering on or into public street, Municipal Code Section 10 – 11 – 12B 544 East Pine Avenue is in an I – 2 Light Industrial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, IL. The Legal Description is as follows: LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 9, AND THE NORTHWESTERLY ½ OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING SOUTHEASTERLY AND ADJOINING LOTS 4, 5, AND 6, AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY ½ OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING NORTHWESTERLY AND ADJOINING LOTS 7, 8, AND 9, AND ALL OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS 7 AND 8, ALL IN BLOCK 4, IN WILLIAM L. KORTHAUER’S ADDITON TO BENSENVILLE, IN THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 3, 1893 AS DOCUMENT 50837, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 544 East Pine Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106.

544 Pine, LLC, 544 E Pine Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106 is the owner and Brunner & Lay, Inc., 1510 N Old Missouri Road, Springdale, AR 72765 the applicant for the subject property for this CDC Case No. 2017 -12 and Public Hearing.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois 60106, (630) 7668200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend and will be heard at the Public Hearing. Written comments will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through June 5, 2017 until 5:00 P.M. Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Bensenville Independent May 18, 2017) 282229 LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:30 P.M., the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, Du Page and Cook Counties, will hold a Public Hearing to review Case No. 2017 – 13 to consider Text Amendments to the Village Code to amend the C-2 Highway Commercial Zoning District, moving Dry cleaner and laundry drop off stations and laundromats, and Liquor stores (package goods only) from Municipal Code Section 10 – 7B – 2 Allowable Uses to Municipal Code Section 10 – 7B – 3 Conditional Uses.

The Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The text amendment is being sought by the Village Board.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois 60106, (630) 7668200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

All interested parties may attend and will be heard at the Public Hearing. Written comments will be accepted by the Community Development Department through June 5, 2017 until 5:00 P.M. Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Bensenville Independent May 18, 2017) 282230

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Willowbrook girls soccer team opens postseason play

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls soccer team opened play earlier this week in the Class 3A York regional against Fenwick.

Heading into the final stretch of the regular season, Warriors coach Julio Del Real’s squad defeated District 88 neighbor Addison Trail 4-0 in a West Suburban Conference Gold Division game and also scored a 2-0 non-conference win against Glenbard North and tied Glenbard East 2-2 in another non-conference contest.

The Warriors also lost 1-0 in double overtime to Morton and 3-0

to Downers Grove South in a pair of WSC Gold games.

Through 16 games, the Warriors were 6-9-1 overall and finished with a 3-3 mark in conference.

Del Real lauded in particular the recent play of Jessica Ragucci and Valentina Poggi. “Jessica and Valentina have been doing an outstanding job of keeping the team together and playing very well defensively,” he said.

Del Real noted the team’s defense has excelled despite injuries affecting the lineup. “Our team defense has been playing outstanding,” he said. “We have been hit by the injury bug and it has really hurt us. However, we have found other individuals who have stepped up to get the job done. We are an outstanding defensive team. As a team they are doing a great job preventing the other teams from reaching our goal.”

That strong defense includes

goalie Zoe Ericson. “Zoe is a improvement on defense, we are great effort, our defensive play, the unique individual who plays an odd looking for a great run in the state teamwork and the ability to overstyle of goalkeeping,” compliment- playoffs. I’m very proud of the come adversities.” ed Del Real. “She is very exciting to watch and is a great team player.

She has come up with a good number of great saves that have kept us in a few games.”

Del Real said the team continues to work on the offensive part of the game. “We are struggling at creating opportunities for our forwards and have been working to find ways to improve as we get ready for the postseason,” he noted.

Del Real added he’s been impressed with his team’s willingness to adapt to different situations. “We have been able to overcome some injuries and we continue to find individuals who step up to meet the challenge” he said. “This team adapts very well to game situations and that enabled us to put a great streak together in the middle of our season. With the continued 281661

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