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An ode to a tree – a ‘poet-tree’

These students from Immanuel Lutheran School read a poem called The Poet’s Tree on Friday, April 28, when the school was chosen to be the site for the planting

of an Arbor Day tree. The students talked about the contribution trees make to our natural world and pledged to be good stewards of the

Man on probation charged with leading police on high-speed chase in stolen vehicle

Suspect allegedly stole GrubHub driver’s car to meet probation officer earlier that day

DuPage County State’s Attorney

Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas have an-

nounced that bond has been set for a Downers Grove man, currently on probation for possessing a stolen mo-

tor vehicle, accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle.

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Deshun Williams, 25, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Mia McPherson set bond at $250,000.

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Williams is charged with one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony) one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding a peace officer (Class 4 felony) and one count of misdemeanor driving while license revoked.

On Thursday, April 27 at approximately 3:21 p.m., a Villa Park police officer on patrol observed a vehicle at Villa Avenue and Roosevelt Road that was reported stolen out of Chi-

It is alleged that when the officer positioned his vehicle behind the stolen vehicle, allegedly driven by Williams, Williams allegedly cut off another motorist at which time the officer activated his emergency lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop.

It is further alleged that instead of pulling over, Williams made an illegal U-Turn on Roosevelt Road and entered the eastbound I-290/I-88 ramp with the officer in pursuit. It is

further alleged that Williams drove at speeds in excess of 107 mph on I-290.

The officer ended the pursuit at which time a Chicago Police Department helicopter began tracking Williams’ vehicle. It is alleged that Williams exited the expressway and, after crashing into a parked car in Cicero, fled the scene on foot and attempted to blend in with a crowd of elementary school students, who were just being dismissed for the day.

Deshun Williams See CHASE, Page 4

Officers with the Cicero Police Department took Williams into custody a short time later. Through the

earth’s resources.

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EU bands to perform ‘Broadway Meets Hollywood’ concert

The Elmhurst University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel. The concert will feature music from the Broadway stage to the movie magic of Hollywood.

The Symphonic Band will open the concert with Fanfare for a New Era by Jack Stamps followed by a toe-tapping march titled Pas Redouble by Camille Saint-Saens.

Exciting rhythms and outbursts of instrumental colors are featured in three movements from Leonard Bernstein’s theater piece Mass, including Simple Song, Kyrie, and Sanctus

The Symphonic Band will conclude with Steven Reinecke’s Sedona in

which the composer has captured in musical ideas the natural landscape of mountains and wide-open spaces and uses them to paint a musical canvas that is at once bold, entertaining, and filled with life.

The Wind Ensemble will open the second half of the program with the exciting anime music of Japanese composer Akita Matsuda titled Crescent Moon Dance

Graduating senior saxophonist Emma Germann, winner of this year’s student concerto competition, will be featured on Bernard Heiden’s Diversion. In the next multi-media presentation, the wind ensemble will perform John Williams’ Tribute to the Film Composer featuring academy award-winning music to 23

Hollywood films. Bruce Broughton’s film score to Silverado takes us to the Old West with musical vistas of triumph, tribulation and heroism. Celebrating the conclusion of 35 years on Broadway as the longest running musical with almost 14,000 performances, there is a celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s glorious music to The Phantom of the Opera.

The music of John Williams has dominated the screens of Hollywood for 50 years but none more so than the dynamic music from the movie Star Wars, featuring Princess Leia’s Theme, The Imperial March, Yoda’s Theme, and concluding with the iconic main title to Star Wars.

Emma Germann is a 5th year Music Education major, with a mi-

Greenman to present ‘Love and Tear Gas’

GreenMan Theatre Troupe is set to open the world premiere production of “Love and Tear Gas” by Emmy-winning writer Ken Levine on Friday, May 5. Performances of Levine’s brand-new play will be held from on the weekends from May 5 through May 21 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Playwright recommends early shows; offers talkback

Craig Gustafson, who has directed Chicago area plays for four decades, will take the directorial helm during the upcoming performances of “Love and Tear Gas.” Los Angeles-based Levine worked on popular TV shows like “Cheers,” “Frasier,” “M*A*S*H” and “The Simpsons” and has crafted a wonderfully entertaining show. He encourages the public to purchase tickets for the “Love and Tear Gas” performances on May 5, 6 and 7. Following each of those performances, Levine will be there for a post-play talkback, when attendees can ask him in-person questions.

“Ken is terrific at doing talkbacks,” Gustafson said.

“Love and Tear Gas” is a comedy taking place in 1969 Los Angeles amidst rioting and Hollywood glamor. Movie star Kim Carlisle

hooks up with political activist Walter Arbogast and moves from her luxurious mansion into his shabby house.

Gustafson previously directed Levine’s plays, “Upfronts and Personal” (2022) and “America’s Sexiest Couple” (2023). He recently won the 2022 Broadway World – Chicago Award Best Director for his production of “Upfronts and Personal,” as well as the 2019 Broadway World – Chicago Award Best Director (non-professional) for “August: Osage County.” According to Gustafson, the five favorite plays he has directed are “The Producers,” “Waiting for Godot,” “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Chicago,” and “Noises Off.”

He is also the author of an award-winning full-length comedy and short plays that have been published in four anthologies.

More about the cast

Gustafson is especially thrilled to be directing the three cast members in GreenMan Theatre’s “Love and Tear Gas” – Annie Murtha as actress Kim, Joe Gomez as activist Walter and Jay Battles as handyman Larry.

“All three of them are top notch and comedically talented,” he said. “They come in prepared and are

funny and truly dedicated to doing the work.”

In return Murtha gives Gustafson a directorial thumbs up for his work on “Love and Tear Gas.”

“Craig is extremely passionate about telling the story in a way that’s hilarious and honest,” she said.

Performances take place at GreenMan’s space, 232 S. York St. in the First United Methodist Church building in Elmhurst. Tickets will be available at the door, but seating is limited so reservations are recommended. For tickets, visit greenmantheatre.org.

nor in Jazz Studies and Classical Saxophone Performance Certificate. She has served as principal alto and soprano saxophonist in Wind Ensemble, baritone saxophonist in Jazz Band, tenor saxophonist in quartet, clarinetist in Philharmonic Orchestra, in addition to a wide variety of

additional ensembles throughout her time at Elmhurst University. Emma had the honor of being chosen as a winner in Elmhurst’s 2021 Honors Recital competition.

Admission to the concert is free. For more information, visit elmhurst. edu/music.

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Elmhurst University Symphonic Band and

Ensemble will present their annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel. The bands

perform music from the Broadway stage to the movie magic of Hollywood. Free and open to the public.

“ All three of them are top notch and comedically talented. They come in prepared and are funny and truly dedicated to doing the work.”

– Craig Gustafson, director

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Forest Preserve District native plant sale coming May 19-20

Gardeners are invited to shop the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s popular Native Plant Sale held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 19, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 at Mayslake Peabody Estate located at 1717 31st St. in Oak Brook.

Shoppers can get gardening advice from District plant experts at the sale, which will feature five new species this year. A list of anticipated native flowers, grasses, trees, and shrubs is available on the District’s website at dupageforest. org/native-plant-sale, but actual inventory will be based on supplier availability. Plants are not restocked each night.

Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own boxes and wagons to transport their plants. Cash, credit, and checks will be accepted.

All plants for sale will have originated from seed collected within 100 miles of DuPage County and will be free of insecticides containing neonicotinoids, which are harmful to bees and other pollina -

Park District to hold variety show on Saturday

The Bensenville Park District will host its first-ever variety show on Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at Blackhawk Middle School, 250 S. Church St., Bensenville. Park district dance, music and acting students will showcase their talents at the free event, and donations will be taken to benefit Friends of Bensenville Parks. Flowers and fan-o-grams will also be for sale to send to the young performers.

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course of their investigation, authorities learned that the vehicle Williams was allegedly driving was allegedly stolen from a GrubHub delivery driver yesterday.

Authorities further discovered that Williams allegedly drove the stolen vehicle to meet with his probation officer earlier in the day.

“We have stated repeatedly if you commit a crime in Villa Park, and driving a stolen vehicle is a serious crime, we will pursue you, find you, and bring you to justice,” Rivas said. “When you attempt to flee from an officer, we will not ignore your actions, we will eventually find you and take you into custody. The alleged actions of the suspect put the public unnecessarily at risk. We, as a community, must never accept this kind of behavior.”

Williams’ next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, May 29 for arraignment in front of Judge McPherson.

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“The native plant sale helps promote the many benefits of growing native species, from providing important shelter and food sources for wildlife to offering low-maintenance beauty to our surroundings,” said Anamari Dorgan, director of Community Engagement at the Forest Preserve District. “Our sale is special because we offer direct access to plant experts who can offer customized recommendations based on a shopper’s preferences and growing conditions,” she added.

All proceeds from the sale go to support educational programming at the Forest Preserve District.

Native plants provide food for pollinators and require less maintenance and water than annuals during the hot summer months.

Planting native also increases biodiversity and provides food sources for a variety of pollinators. Native

plants with deep roots also help aerate the soil and clean the air.

Gardeners can also pick up free wood chips on Saturday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Forest Preserve District’s native plant nursery on Mack Road 0.5 mile east of Route 59 at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Individuals may fill one pickup truck or smaller vehicle; contractors are not allowed.

A District employee will be on hand with a tractor to help fill trailers and truck beds. People who want smaller amounts should bring their own shovels and containers. For information, call 630-9337200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the district’s e-newsletter and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok pages.

White Pines to show ‘Happy

The White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville, will host its first-ever golf cart drive-in movie at dusk Saturday, May 13, when it shows the movie, “Happy Gilmore,” at the club’s driving range.

According to Universal Pictures, the PG-13 film stars Adam Sandler in the hilarious 1996 comedy that “scores a hole in one for gut-busting wit and outrageous slapstick. Happy, a raucous hockey player turned golfer, sends the sedate sport into over-

drive after he becomes a media sensation with his outlandish antics on the links. It’s par for the course entertainment co-starring Christopher McDonald, Carl Weathers and Kevin Nealon.”

“We look forward to welcoming patrons to our version of a drivein movie,” said White Pines PGA general manager Andrew Godfrey. “Renting a golf cart to watch ‘Happy Gilmore’ on the driving range is a fun way to take in this golf classic.”

Patrons are encouraged to pre-register and select their golf cart in advance to ensure the best viewing locations. Cart fees are just $10, and each holds two adults. Register in advance at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street in Bensenville, or call 630-766-7015. Lawn seating on the driving range is also available for $5 per person. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at several locations on site.

Park District offers ‘Mamaste’

Mother’s Day weekend yoga retreat

Bensenville-area women can start Mother’s Day weekend off right with Wood Street Fitness’ two-hour ‘Mamaste’ Self-care Yoga Retreat on Friday, May 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC), 1000 W. Wood Street.

“Join us for a beautiful evening of movement and self-care,” said fitness supervisor Silvia Acevedo. “This retreat will leave you feeling empowered, relaxed and more deeply connected to your inner self.”

The evening includes a gentle yoga practice to nurture the mind,

body and soul, followed by a guided meditation and a themed journal exercise. Refreshments and a healthy snack will be provided. Please bring a blanket and dress comfortable.

The ‘Mamaste’ Self-care Yoga Retreat is open to females aged 18 and over, and enrollment is limited. Register by Wednesday, May 10, at the DGLC, or call 630-766-7015. The fee is $25, but those living within Bensenville Park District boundaries receive a $2 discount ($23 in-district rate).

The special event is not among

Wood Street Fitness’ Core Class Pass offerings, which allow for unlimited access to all group fitness classes, excluding premier classes and special events. The annual membership fee is $360 with a discounted rate of $300 for in-district patrons. The Core Class Pass can also be added to a regular Wood Street Fitness Center annual membership for an additional fee of $204.

A complete schedule of group fitness classes offered by Wood Street Fitness may be found at WoodStFitness.com/Classes.

Golf Classic supporting persons with disabilities

Ray Graham Association, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting individuals with disabilities, is hosting the Robert F. Spahn Memorial Golf Classic fundraiser on Monday, May 22, at the River Forest Country Club in Elmhurst. Registration, details, and sponsorships are available at RGAgolf.org.

Check-in for the event begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m.

This friendly game of golf allows business and community leaders to showcase their skills on the course

while networking with like-minded individuals. More importantly, the fundraiser aims to make a significant difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Participants can enjoy a fun-filled day on the links while indulging in food and drinks. After the final putt drops, attendees can stick around for the post-event reception, which includes a buffet meal, open bar, and inspiring conversation.

Individual golfers can register for $600, while a foursome is $2,200 ($50 savings/golfer). Both options

include lunch on the course, trendy sunglasses, and access to the postgame reception.

“The Spahn Memorial Golf Classic fundraiser is an excellent opportunity to make new connections and help individuals with disabilities lead rich and meaningful lives,” said COO Mark Langan. Register today at RGAgolf.org.

Founded in 1950, Ray Graham Association serves nearly 2,000 people with disabilities and employs more than 300 people. For more information, visit RayGraham.org.

“ Our sale is special because we offer direct access to plant experts who can offer customized recommendations based on a shopper’s preferences and growing conditions.”

– Anamari Dorgan, director

Students visit public works department

On Thursday, April 20, five Addison Trail juniors and seniors participated in a career-exploration field trip to the Village of Addison Public Works Department. They were accompanied by Addison Trail Director of Guidance Kevin Redding and Counselor Shane Cole. During their visit, students toured the Public Works Building and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. They learned about the various areas run by the department (street, water, electrical and forestry, fleet services and environmental services) and met with Addison Trail alumna Lupe Rivera (class of 2000), who spoke about the lab work that takes place at the plant.

Addison Trail students visit LondonHouse Chicago

Those in culinary, career focus learn about hotel management

On Tuesday, April 18, 20 Addison Trail students participated in a career-exploration field trip to LondonHouse Chicago.

Those students are enrolled in Addison Trail’s culinary and School to Work classes. They were accompanied by Addison Trail Career and Technical Education (CTE) department head Jennifer Kowalski, CTE teacher Bridget Colleran and special education teacher Stacey Puccini.

During their visit, students toured the hotel and learned about job opportunities in the hospitality industry. They met with the general manager (Juan Leyva) and the director of operations (Jeovanny Arellano) and also spoke with directors from various departments, including security (Allen McClendon), housekeeping (Isabel De la Cruz) and banquets (Peter Hasapis). For more information, go to londonhousechicago.com.

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Addison Trail students listen as a manager at the LondonHouse Chicago explains the operations of the hotel, while surrounded by the opulent lighting of bar area.

On a tour of the LondonHouse Chicago, Addison Trail students got to see a large banquet room with the beautiful view of downtown Chicago out the window.

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Police Reports

Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a 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.

Addison

April 24

Police said Troy D. Donnelly, 39, of Portage, Ind., was issued a warrant for fleeing/attempting to elude an officer near Route 53 and Hodges at 11:30 p.m.

April 23

Bearnardo Amaro Perez, 36, of Glen Ellyn, was charged with two counts of DUI near Lake and JFK at 2:58 a.m.

Raul Alfanso Garcia Pascual, 38, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI and driving while license expired in the 800 block of College at 8:23 p.m.

Cruz Daniel Bello Valeriano, 18, of Elk Grove Village, was charged with possession of a controlled substance near Lake and JFK at 2:06 a.m.

April 22

Cesar Mijares-Hernandez, 31, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage near Lake and McNair at 1:14 a.m.

Humberto Soto Lozano, 24, of Summit, was charged with two counts of DUI near Diversey and Evergreen at 2:54 a.m.

Police said Steven D. Tran, 23, of Addison, was issued a warrant near Route 53 and Army Trail at 12:15 a.m.

April 21

Genaro Covarubias-Ruiz, 41, of Addison, was charged with DUI, speeding between 30-39 mph over the limit, failure to yield and a turn signal violation at 12:28 a.m.

Juan R. Gutierrez Rivas, 61, of Addison, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 300 block of E. Fullerton at 11:23 a.m.

Carlos E. Guzman Gonzalez, 25, of Addison, was charged with DUI and illegal possession/transportation of liquor by a driver in the 200 block of W. Fullerton at 9:32 p.m.

April 19

Wayne Bernard Stallard III, 39, of Maywood, was charged with two counts of DUI in the 900 block of E. Lake at 5:30 p.m.

Police said Elias Israel Velasquez-Funes, 25, of Addison, was issued a warrant for possession of a controlled substance in the 300 block of W. Dale at 1:56 a.m.

Villa Park

April 22

Carolyn M. Vittorio, 31, of Lombard, was charged with two counts of battery at a restaurant in the 300 block of E. St. Charles at 11:37 p.m.

A complainant in the 500 block of S. Harvard reported at 9:36 a.m. that an unknown suspect vandalized a vehicle that was parked on the street.

April 21

Jovante S. Withers, 29, of Broadview, was charged with disorderly conduct/breach of peace at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at 2:15 a.m.

April 20

Peter Alvarez, 46, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, driving too fast for conditions or failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near W. North and N. Michigan at 10:43 a.m.

Police said Kevin H. Kunde, 60, of Villa Park, was arrested on an original complaint and warrant on the above date for an alleged reckless conduct/causing bodily harm or endangering safety incident that allegedly occurred at Willowbrook High School on April 20.

April 19

Police said Jose A. Morales, 35, of Villa Park, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of Marshall County in the 1-100 block of Roosevelt at 5:45 a.m.

A complainant in the 400 block of S. Monterey reported at 4:28 p.m. that a subject was driving a bulldozer

and damaged a Nicor gas line.

A complainant in the 1000 block of W. North reported at 6:08 p.m. that an unknown suspect slashed tires of a vehicle parked in the parking lot.

A complainant at a store in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt reported at 7:06 p.m. that a subject was causing a disturbance and they wanted the subject trespassed. Officers spoke with the subject and the subject was trespassed.

April 17

A 29-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1-100 block of W. Monroe at 10:11 a.m.

A complainant in the 700 block of W. Roy reported at 1:52 p.m. that a subject keeps harassing them via text messages.

April 16

Nicole Egeland, 27, of Villa Park, was arrested an on an original complaint and warrant in the 600 block of N. Villa on the above date for aggravated battery for an alleged incident that occurred March 14.

A 28-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of N. Douglas at 1:12 a.m.

A complainant in the 100 block of S. Villa reported at 8:31 a.m. that an unknown suspect used an unknown object to break a window.

Fraud, identity theft

According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported one incident of residents being a victim of fraud or identity theft.

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.

April 27, 12:54 a.m. in the 600

block of N. Route 83, Christian Perez, 29, of Bensenville, was arrested for driving while under influence of alcohol and other traffic violation.

April 21, 11:06 a.m. in the 1000 block of N. Route 83, a complainant reported an unknown suspect using their company Fuelman card for gas. This incident is under investigation.

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April 22, 9:56 a.m. at 600 County Line Road., Hector Montolla Estrada, 51, of Louisville, Ky., was arrested for aggravated assault.

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April 20, 1:13 p.m. in the 1100 block of Tower Lane, Tiffany T. Laws, 27, of St. Petersburg, Fla., was arrested for criminal trespass to motor vehicle. BEPC2300339

April 25, 12:41 p.m. in the 400 block of York Road, a complainant

reported an unknown suspect used a stolen credit card to purchase food. This case is under investigation.

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April 24, 3:29 p.m. near N. York Road and S. Thorndale Ave., Jan J. Balak, 54, of Franklin Park, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident and other traffic violations.

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April 24, 1:07 p.m. near Daniel and Dolores, Alyasiry Haidr Neama, 30, of Chicago, was arrested on an out of jurisdiction warrant and other traffic violations. BEPC2300346

April 24, 1:17 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Grand Ave., a complainant reported a fraudulent check was received by a known suspect. This case is under investigation.

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Lawmakers consider banning vehicle searches based on cannabis odor, changes to probation

By Nika Schoonover CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Just before lawmakers went on a two-week spring break, the Illinois Senate passed two bills that would work to further decriminalize cannabis use in Illinois.

The bills – Senate Bill 125 and Senate Bill 1886 – would prevent an individual’s vehicle from being searched solely based on the smell of cannabis and would allow some individuals on probation to consume cannabis or alcohol.

When Illinois legalized cannabis in 2020, it also made individuals previously charged with minor cannabis offenses eligible to have their records expunged. At the end of 2020, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced 492,129 cannabis-related convictions had been expunged and 9,219 people with low-level cannabis convictions had been pardoned.

“It was incredibly important as we were looking to legalize this product that has clearly demonized so many communities,” Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, said of the legalization law at a news conference.

Both bills will still need approval

in the House and a signature from the governor to become law.

Cannabis odor in motor vehicles

SB 125 would ensure that the smell of “burnt or raw cannabis in a motor vehicle” cannot alone be probable cause for an individual’s vehicle to be searched.

“People—especially people of color—are unnecessarily pulled over far too often,” Sen. Rachel Ventura, a Democrat from Joliet and lead sponsor on the bill, said of the legislation during floor debate. “The odor of cannabis alone shouldn’t be one of those reasons (for their car to be searched).

Cannabis is legal in Illinois and it’s a pungent scent that can stick to clothes for extended periods of time.”

An amendment to the bill created an age exemption, specifying that individuals under the age of 21 are still eligible to have their vehicle searched solely based on odor.

After that provision was added, the ACLU of Illinois shifted from supporting the bill to having a neutral stance on it.

“We do have concerns that the amendment to the bill creates a workaround, or a loophole, that could have the effect of incentivizing police to target youth for unnecessary traffic stops or vehicle searches,” Atticus Ballesteros, an attorney with ACLU of Illinois, said in an interview.

Ballesteros added that ACLU of Illinois originally supported the bill because there are many reasons why a vehicle may smell of cannabis.

“And to us, that applies irrespective of age,” Ballesteros said.

The measure passed 33-20 in the Senate and awaits action in the House.

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SB 1886 would bar courts from preventing individuals from using cannabis or alcohol if they’re on probation, conditional discharge or supervision.

The measure passed with a 34-21 vote and will head to the House.

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Slices of life

Snow day

Grief no longer engulfs me as it once did.

It’s become less and less with time, as people warned me— promised me—it would.

But it is still here. Always.

Instead of a constant downpour, sometimes it is hardly a rain at all. Nothing more than a light mist descending from the clouds, posing hardly a presence in the sky.

Most people wouldn’t even notice it. But I do. Because, of course, the microscopic water droplets are aimed only at me. Others are impervious. They will stay that way, until it becomes their time. Then the awareness will be pricked within them, too. I am sorry for that.

Grief no longer engulfs me, but some days are filled with— melancholy. A general feeling of malaise.

I wake up and linger. It takes me awhile to gather the gumption to get out of bed. When my feet finally do hit the floor I am immediately exhausted. I know I had things to do, but I can’t quite remember what they were, or maybe they just don’t feel very important anymore.

I feel very alone.

Sometimes I cry, but even that feels old. How many tears can I shed without thinking I’m simply feeling sorry for myself.

Get a grip.

These days don’t come often anymore—thank goodness. But when they do, they are inexplicable.

I languish on the couch. Not hungry. Tired—in need of a nap— but unable to sleep. It’s like feeling sick without being sick.

That, I guess, is pretty good definition of grief.

But I’ve decided to change the branding a bit. We all have off days when we feel like doing nothing, or at least when we get nothing done.

When melancholy overshadows all the other well-meaning things we had planned.

It doesn’t take grief to cause

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

an unproductive day. It can be all sorts of life obstacles. Boredom. A strained relationship. Stress at work. Politics. Money problems. The weight of raising a family. Worries about the state of the world. All of it.

I’ve come up with a term that serves as my rescue at such times.

Snow day.

As a child, a snow day was a magical, miraculous event. It was Mother Nature’s way of making us all take a break - from school, from work, from life.

Sort of like what a cloud of melancholy will do.

Both melancholy and snow can make us take a break—take a day. They cause us to pause and simply do nothing.

It doesn’t matter what climate you live in, or whether it’s winter or summer. A snow day is always in season.

And that’s how I’ve come to think about grief. Sometimes it cancels an hour or a day for me, but that’s OK. When it happens, I declare it a snow day, and somehow that puts a positive spin on things. It’s my secret code—now shared with you.

It’s a way to say it without really saying it.

Snow day.

I’m willing to give Mother Nature the power. Not so willing to give it to grief.

So snow day works for me.

Even in Florida.

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

Bill would help families of fallen veterans receive accurate benefits

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton is spearheading a measure to require vital records to indicate whether or not a service-related injury contributed to a veteran’s death.

“The lack of indication behind the cause of a veteran’s death leaves us with more questions than answers,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “These changes to vital records will help explain the contributing factors behind a veteran’s

passing.”

House Bill 2856 would require vital records to list contributing factors behind a veteran’s death. This requirement would ensure survivor benefits and other rights are addressed if the death was caused by a service-related injury.

“These requirements make it possible for surviving family members

By State Rep. Jed Davis Running for office last year,

I knew Illinois was broken. But I have come to realize in just the few short months of serving as the state representative in the 75th District that the problems are much greater than I ever imagined as a candidate.

I have found that there are many good ideas that have both Democrat and Republican support but these bills never see the light of day because the House leadership refuses to allow them to move forward. For instance, I am a co-sponsor of House Bill 1079, which ends the 35-year moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction in Illinois. This legislation has strong bipartisan support but it has never been called for a vote on the House floor despite overwhelming support in committee.

The reason legislation such as House Bill 1079 does not come up for a vote is because the House leadership won’t allow it. Power in Springfield is absolute and unfortunately wielded not by the body as a whole but by the individuals who control the House and Senate chambers.

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan may no longer be in charge of the House but the rules he used to control the process are very much intact. The rights of individual members are almost non-existent. What has this top-down approach

gotten us? Are we tackling the big issues? Are we solving the state’s problems?

We could not take a few moments to vote on important bipartisan legislation to end the moratorium on nuclear power plants and ultimately address the rising cost of electricity in Illinois and to ensure we do not have rolling brownouts. Instead, we spent time considering legislation to ban the use of pronouns “boy” and “girl” referring to children in statute (HB1596), require menstrual products be put in all public restrooms (HB 3093), and ban cat declawing (HB 3093).

I talked to a lot of voters in the 2022 election cycle and not once did I hear anyone bring up the need to put feminine hygiene products in every public restroom. People want lower utility bills. They want better schools. They want more jobs and more opportunities. Instead of addressing these central, core issues, our leaders are focused on banning cat declawing and other mind numbingly inane ideas.

It would be one thing to entertain legislation like this if we were considering the important issues facing our state, but we are not.

One of my bills (HB 2609) requires price transparency at hospitals. It has bipartisan support and would go a long way toward stabilizing the price of health care in our state. It never got called and was never even heard in committee.

I understand that time is a factor. There are thousands and thousands of

bills introduced every year, and it is difficult to give them all a fair hearing. But why wasn’t a bill requiring price transparency at hospitals called for a vote when a bill banning cat declawing was called?

We wonder why we have the fifth highest unemployment rate in the nation. We wonder why we lost more than 100,000 people last year and we wonder why we pay some of the highest taxes in the nation. Our state is in serious trouble, and it is being run by unserious people. If I learned anything as a freshman legislator, it is that the go-alongto-get-along politics lead only to a permanent minority that constantly is forced to cede power to people who think the most pressing issue facing Illinois is the availability of tampons in the men’s room.

I may be a small voice in a big pond but all it takes to begin the process of change is for people like me to point out the obvious.

There are some of us who are doing just that, and our numbers and influence are growing because the thing the political elites have forgotten is that they have built a house of cards that will all come crashing down once their incompetence and poor leadership is exposed.

We deserve better. What we need is strong leaders who will stand up and declare the “emperor has no clothes” and that is exactly what I intend to do every day I am in Springfield.

State Rep. Jed Davis is a Republican from Newman who was elected to his first term in 2022.

Absolute power at Capitol prevents lawmakers from addressing important state issues

After-school programs at risk of closure after state board says it miscalculated federal funding

Programs serve thousands of students in low-performing and high-poverty schools

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Thousands of elementary and high school students throughout Illinois could lose access to after-school and summer programs in the upcoming fiscal year but advocates are hoping that either the General Assembly or the federal government can keep that from happening.

The programs, known as 21st Century Community Learning Centers, are a federally funded through program administered by the Illinois State Board of Education that targets students in low-performing and high-poverty schools.

Many of the programs offer academic enrichment activities to help students meet state and local academic standards. They also offer literacy and other educational services to the families of students enrolled in the programs.

“Many of these students have child

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care responsibilities for younger siblings, mental health concerns, and are victims of domestic violence, just to name a few,” said Kimberly David, associate director for Project Success of Vermilion County. “The relationships that our staff build with these students to help ensure that they stay the course and finish high school are very important. Several of our students have utilized our program time to apply for college and jobs with the encouragement of our staff.”

David was among several people who turned out April 19 for ISBE’s monthly board meeting in Springfield urging the board to ask the General Assembly to cover a funding gap that is estimated at $15 million by ISBE.

ISBE spokeswoman Jackie Matthews said the funding gap is the result of a miscalculation the agency made when it tried to estimate how much federal money would be available next year.

Each year, she said, ISBE awards grants to school districts and other community-based organizations that provide after-school, before-school and summer programming. The grants typically run for five years and at the end of that period, they can either be renewed or the recipient can apply again through a competitive selection process.

Under federal rules, recipients generally are not allowed to carry over unspent funds from one year to the next. But those rules were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic when schools were forced to close and no services were being provided.

Matthews said agency officials were unable to accurately estimate the impact that rule change would have and, as a result, it made commitments to distribute more funds in the upcoming fiscal year than will actually be available.

ISBE only discovered the error re-

cently and, on April 10, it notified organizations whose grants expire at the end of this fiscal year that their grants will not be renewed and there will not be a new grant competition for them to enter.

“We recognize the late timing of this communication and ISBE’s error in not appropriately forecasting grant funding,” the agency said in the notification letter. “We are committed to providing earlier notice going forward, so that grantees have ample time to plan and prepare for the conclusion of the grant cycle.”

The advocacy group ACT Now Illinois, a coalition of after-school service providers, estimates that 12,000 students will lose access to programs as a result while roughly 550 after-school staff members will lose their jobs.

Teresa Dothard-Campbell, who runs a program for middle school students in East Moline School District 37, said her program will not be directly af-

fected this year but she has heard from colleagues at other sites who are being affected.

“And I can tell you that it was very disheartening last week to sit around a table and to hear about the impact that not being able to be funded was going to have on the students in our community,” she said. “In my program alone, we serve 475 students out of a student population of 1,100 students. We offer over 22 after-school clubs or before-school clubs. And we are enriched with bringing in community partners as well to be able to provide those experiences.”

Advocates urged ISBE to seek additional funding through the General Assembly to prevent the programs whose grants are expiring from closing. But Matthews said the agency currently does not intend to do that. Instead, it is asking the federal government for permission to use pandemic relief funds to cover the amount that was over-allocated for next year.

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, applications for H2O On the Go

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation are accepting 2023 applications for their annual H2O On the Go grant program. This program replaces existing water fountains with new water bottle-filling stations at elementary, middle and high schools throughout Illinois.

All elementary, middle and high schools in Illinois are eligible and encouraged to apply for the H2O On the Go grant program. Preference is given to schools that do not already have a water bottle-filling station. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m., May 22, at deltadentalil.com/h2o-onthe-go.

The foundations launched the H2O On the Go program in 2020 as part of their shared initiatives to improve the overall health and well-being of Illinois children.

In the first three years of the H2O On the Go program, a total of 288 Illinois schools have received a water bottle-filling station. To review past recipients or to apply for the H2O On the Go program, visit deltadentalil.com/ h2o-on-the-go.

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to receive the correct compensation during such a traumatic time,” said Glowiak Hilton. “After all our veterans have done to protect our great state and nation, the least we can do is ensure their death is addressed in an accurate and appropriate manner.”

House Bill 2856 passed the Senate Veterans Committee Thursday and now heads to the full Senate for further consideration.

Editor’s note: This was submitted by the office of State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

Standout art students at Willowbrook

The artistic talents of Willowbrook High School students were on display during last week’s annual Spring Art Show. The art show, which took place at the school from April 25-27, featured more than 325 pieces created by Willowbrook students. The categories showcased included drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, digital art, sculpture/jewelry, ceramics, graphic design, cartooning/illustration and animation. Several Willowbrook art students were recognized during the reception that took place at the art show on April 26. One photo shows senior Teresa Semen-

ta (above left), who received the Outstanding Senior in Art award. Another photo shows senior Kelly Franco (above right), who received the Robert Lee Fritz Art Award. The others honored at the reception included four students—sophomore Nina Young, senior Brianna Smalling, senior Hope Reckamp and senior Areej Khalid—who received Outstanding Student of the Year awards. Young also received the Best in Show award for her full-size, full-body self-portrait, while Smalling also received the Geri Greenman Art Award.

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.

To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly Synowiec-Moroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts.

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

FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately. Left untreated, sciatica can lead to permanent nerve damage - and lifelong pain.

MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica.

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MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.”

FACT: Physical work or simply sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to sciatica. Accidents and trauma can also be the culprits. Pregnancy can cause sciatica.

Sciatica can affect anyone - including super-fit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne.

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MYTH: “There’s nothing anyone can really do. I’m just stuck with this for the rest of my life.”

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MYTH: Getting Sciatica properly diagnosed is expensive.

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This procedure does not require a hospital stay. The focus is on finding - and correcting - the original cause of the back pain and sciatica.

According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.”

Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe, and easy, most patients report an almost immediately relief from their back pain.

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Above: A hotel manager shows these Addison Trail students what a sleeping room looks like at the LondonHouse Chicago, where the School To Work students and those in culinary studies were able to visit recently.

Right: These AT students had a little fun taking a selfie outside the LondonHouse Chicago, where they were shown the ins and outs of hotel operation.

Greenman presents ‘Love and Tear Gas’

District 88 swears in new board, elects officers

During a District 88 Board of Education Special Meeting on Thursday, April 27, the district installed new Board member Gail Galivan and returning Board members Donna Craft Cain, Daniel Olson and Amy Finnegan, who were re-elected during the April 4 Consolidated Election. Board member Lisa Knauf administered the Oaths of Office.

The Board then elected the following Officers for a two-year term:

• President: Donna Craft Cain

• Vice President: Daniel Olson

• Secretary: Amy Finnegan

Fritz to commemorate and honor her contributions to the District 88 learning community.

Knauf has served on the District 88 Board of Education since 2019 and has been part of 10 Board committees that oversee policies, finances, facilities, technology, student scholarships and more. She is the parent of two District 88 graduates. Knauf received her bachelor’s degree from Marquette University and her JD degree from Northern Illinois University. She is an attorney and owns a local legal practice.

Theatre’s upcoming production

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Friday, May 5 at Greenman’s home space at 232 S. York St, in the First United Methodist Church building in Elmhurst. The production continues on weekends in May, curtain times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets available at the door, but seating is limited so reservations are recommended. For reservations, visit greenmantheatre.org. Full story inside.

The Board and administration also thanked outgoing Board member Lisa Knauf for her years of service.

Knauf received a personalized glass sculpture created by former Willowbrook Art Department Head Bob

Galivan, Craft Cain, Olson and Finnegan will join Board members Chris Poirier, Diana Stout and Jean Taylor. They also were recognized during the Addison Community Inauguration Ceremony on April 27.

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CERTIFICATE NO. 79053 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 11, 2023 wherein the business firm of THE SCOZZY SOLUTION, 1S206 RADFORD LANE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows:

Scott Socha, 1S206 Radford Lane, Villa Park, IL 60181.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2023.

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN RE THE ESTATE OF EDWARD JOHN EFTING DECEASED

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Notice is given of the death of EDWARD

JOHN EFTING whose address was 1651 W LAKE ST APT #225 ADDISON IL 60101. Letters of Office were issued on April 13, 2023 to Melissa G. Wilson, 5277 Wilshire Park Dr Hudson OH 44236, Independent Administrator whose attorney is Vincent C. Argento.

NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES

The estate Will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CANDICE ADAMS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before October 30, 2023 any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within 10 days after it has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk.

Vincent C. Argento DuPage Attorney Number: 5355 Attorney for Estate PO Box 5243 Elgin IL 60121-5243 847-628-8301

Email: service@argentolaw.com

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On Monday, May 8, 2023, a virtual meeting conducted by DuPage High School District 88 will take place via Zoom at 6:30 pm. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the District’s plan for providing special education services to students with identified disabilities who attend parentally placed private/parochial schools and home schools located within the District’s boundaries for the 2023-2024 school year.

If you are a parent/guardian of a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of DuPage High School District 88, you are encouraged to attend.

If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting and or are interested in attending, please complete the survey via this link:

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Regular meeting of the Bensenville Community Public Library, previously called for Monday, May 22nd, 2023, has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held on Monday, May 15th, 2023, at 7:30pm, at the Board Room of the Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Rd., Bensenville, IL 60106.

Mandi Zalewski Board Secretary

Bensenville Community Public Library

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