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During St. Pius X School’s annual Field Day held recently, Mario K., a seventh-grader, found this cicada with blue eyes on campus. Blue-eyed cicadas are extremely rare. A rare mutation causes a cicada’s normally red eyes to be grayish blue. The school’s annual Field Day is when school is held outside all day in order for students to participate in different activities and games.

Having a good time

Children were all having a great time – especially these two girls – at the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 in Wood Dale.

Smiles along the sidelines

Parade-goers were all smiles as the Memorial Day Parade passed by. Some of the units threw candy, although it’s rather frowned on Memorial Day, since it is supposed to be a day of solemn remembrance.

Commissioners in carts

Along with the Bensenville Park District’s float, the Bensenville Park Board Commissioners rode in the parade with them in golf carts.

This little girl stops to stretch right in the middle of the street during the Wood Dale Memorial Day Parade, which was attended by the Bensenville Park District.

All aboard the float

This is the Bensenville Park District’s float filled up with volunteers who came out to enjoy the day on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

High five

This young lady ran right out into the parade to get a high-five from one of the marchers, who appears to be with the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

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Thoughts on confidence

I read something today that changed my perception of the concept of confidence. It said something along the lines of:

“Confidence can’t be seen or heard. It can’t be created by anyone but you.”

I found this profound.

I’ve always believed I lacked confidence. I’m guessing many of us feel this way. I lived my life thinking my lack was simply the way things were. I saw other people as confident—born that way—and I envied them. I thought their confidence came from abilities or talents—a knowledge that they had what it took to stand out from the crowd in a good way.

I saw confidence as this ethereal characteristic; a tenuous trait that wasn’t naturally bestowed upon me. Or, something that came as a result of the approval and accolades of others.

Neither is true.

We are all born confident. If we weren’t we might never learn to walk.

When we were babies, we looked up at all the people walking so much more proficiently than us. It would have been easy - the default, even - to believe the hill was just too high to climb. But we all did it. We all learned to walk.

If we weren’t confident, we’d never take that first step, much less conquer the mountain. But we did. We learned to walk and then to run and jump and skip. Because we believed we could and we weren’t afraid to try—even if it meant falling over and over again.

Confidence doesn’t come from the approval of others. It doesn’t come from coaching, pressure, instruction, support, accolades or anything else. Other people can support us and boost confidence, but they cannot create it. That has to come from within.

Confidence can’t be seen or heard, so we may not realize it exists in us, but it is there. It can’t be bought. It can’t be earned. It can’t be quantified or measured. We alone hold the secret code that grants access.

We start life filled with confidence—to walk, to talk, to eat messily with a spoon. But then, for many of us, it wanes. We allow the outside world to influence our inside voice and our light flickers and fizzles. Leaving us alone in the dark, needing to rediscover our own spark - again.

Confidence is there for the taking. All we have to do is grab it. I know what you are thinking. Easier said than done.

I agree.

But just knowing and

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

understanding and realizing confidence comes from within—it can only come from within—is half the battle.

Here’s the other half: There is no such thing as confidence. Simply put, confidence doesn’t exist.

Unless you will it into being. Unless you decide it should be so. It’s as easy as that. And as tremendously difficult as that.

Here’s my takeaway:

You may lack confidence, but no one knows this—except you. Unless you let them knowexpressively or telegraphically. The same goes for exuding confidence. No one knows whether it’s real or a farce.

I’m not advocating living a farce, but I am advocating finding the confidence that is alive and well within you. And that is, most definitely, not ever a farce.

It is real, if you make it so. Sometimes you’ve got to talk it before you walk it.

You don’t have to be loud and obnoxious. True confidence is never loud and obnoxious.

But you can will it into being. Tap into what is already there. What has always been there.

Waiting for you. To go out and do that next big thing.

With your head held high and your confidence intact.

More than intact. Palpable.

Let yourself feel it. Let yourself know it.

And even if you swing for the fence and it comes out a huge miss, that needn’t impact your confidence factor. It just means you tried. (Never say failed.)

Next time you’ll hit it over the fence. Or ask for that promotion at work. Or write the next bestselling book. Or voice the words, “I love you.” Or get the dishes unloaded before midnight. Or introduce yourself to the new next door neighbor. Or get out of bed in the morning. Or do whatever it is that makes it a win for you.

Do it all with your head held high, like the confident person you are. I’m rooting for you.

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.

Federal boondoggles threaten our privacy; Attorney General Raoul must protect us

By Lindsay Lewis

With cyberattacks on the rise, our data privacy has never been in greater peril. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s work helping keep that information safe has been welcome, including his recent call for Meta to step up efforts to thwart hackers.

one that ensures data protection without throwing responsible companies under the bus. The good news, if you can call it that, is that beyond our experience in Illinois, we now have on clear display an illustration of how not to handle concerns about consumer privacy.

Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, protections can go too far. And now we need his leadership to set things straight.

Last year, when the ruled against White Castle in a biometric data case, many were hopeful that the decision would spur businesses to enhance consumer protection. Since the decision, however, litigation has become unwieldy and unhelpful.

Today, nearly anyone can sue a company or its employers for collecting biometric data. Worse, they’re incentivized to do so, sometimes in frivolous cases, because the 15-year-old law that White Castle violated authorized high-dollar settlements.

Now, Democrats and the Illinois business community are teaming up to plot a responsible path forward—

The Department of Justice (DOJ) just announced its intention to bring an antitrust against Apple explicitly on the grounds that the company’s data privacy efforts impede competition.

The Justice Department’s new suit claims to be filed in pursuit of the public interest. But the substance of the complaint, made under the guise of antitrust, comes down to little more than a cobbled-together litany of unconnected, minor, and “solution in search of problem”-type allegations. The government, for example, alleges that Apple deploys several tactics to prevent users from switching to other devices or technologies, when, in reality, the very guidelines and policies the DOJ is targeting are the foundation of Apple’s strong privacy and security features. Without them, consumer data would not be nearly so safe.

And that’s my underlying concern: DOJ is signaling that it

will go after companies almost regardless of the underlying merits of a case, just so long as its efforts elicit headlines. And that’s why we need Attorney General Raoul to take a stand. By declining to sign on—by pragmatically working to protect data and eschewing expensive, frivolous lawsuits—he can point the way forward.

Not all antitrust suits are meritless. The Justice Department’s suit against Microsoft in the 1990s centered on a real concern—namely that the software giant’s deliberate effort to prevent customers from using competitors’ services harmed consumers. The Apple case, by contrast, targets a company for keeping consumer data safe. It’s a publicity stunt. And it’s beneath the dignity of Attorney General Raoul’s office. He is doing a great deal already to aid in the effort to protect data. And I’m confident he will see the wisdom in staying the course.

Lindsay Mark Lewis has been the executive director and a board member of the Progressive Policy Institute since 2010. Prior to joining PPI, Lewis spent more than 20 years working for U.S. policymakers and campaigns.

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I read that the police enforced 32 child seat safety violations recently. How can a responsible driver let that happen? I would like to know what kinds of violations these are; kids not buckled in properly? Kids not in the seat at all? Please define what these violations are. Thank you.

Editor’s note: Your inquiry was forwarded to the Lombard Police Department for a response, which is as follows: “The Lombard Police Department prioritizes the safety of all who travel through our jurisdiction, especially those who must rely on others to assist them in staying safe. The child seat violations reported during the Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign were under specific sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code’s Child Passenger Protection Act:

“-625 ILCS 25/4: This violation occurs when a driver fails to properly secure a child under the age of 8 in an appropriate child restraint system, which may include a booster seat with a seatbelt.

“-625 ILCS 25/4a: This violation pertains to failing to secure a child aged 8 but under 16 in an approved child restraint system or seat belts.

“To address these issues and enhance child passenger safety, the Lombard Police Department offers child safety seat inspections by our state-certified child safety seat inspectors, as well as child safety seat classes for anyone who receives a violation to help them understand the correct methods to keep their young passengers safe and secure.

“Our goal is to educate and assist drivers in complying with these safety regulations to prevent any future violations and ensure the safety of all child passengers.

“If you have questions or need assistance with child safety seats, please contact the Lombard Police Department at (630) 873-4470.

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I noticed the story about the Glen-

bard District 87 superintendent retiring after the upcoming school year (May 30 issue). I find it interesting he’s leaving a couple of months after the district got their $183 million referendum passed. It passed by 400 votes out of 24,000 votes cast. Since this referendum passed by such a slim margin, you would think either the superintendent or the district would want to compromise with voters like me who didn’t support this referendum, and scale back on the amount of money they’ll spend. Or at the very least, thank taxpayers for passing the referendum. I haven’t seen any thank-yous or any willingness to compromise from the district since the election. Maybe when the superintendent retires next year, he’ll at least thank taxpayers for the guaranteed six-figure pension he’ll be getting the rest of his life.

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Hi, this is Lombard calling regarding the Four Seasons park over on Main Street by 16th where the log cabin is located. There’s a children’s park there. I was there on Wednesday around 5, and I couldn’t believe the people speeding in and out of the driveway. I think they might be parents heading over to the soccer game, but going like 30 miles an hour through there with little children all over the place by the park. I just think the police need to put themselves over there on Wednesday around 5 and just see what’s going on. Thank you.

Editor’s note: The Village of Lombard issued the following response to your concerns: “Thank you for bringing this safety concern to our attention. The Lombard Police Department will look into the issue to ensure the safety of all park visitors.

“In the future, we encourage you to report these types of concerns directly to the Lombard Police Department on the non-emergency main line at (630) 873-4400. You can also submit your concerns using the SeeClickFix app or webpage at www.villageoflombard.org/seeclick-

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I have lived in Lombard since 1966, and have attended many Memorial Day services. This year’s was the very best! From the invocation, to the singing and selections of songs by Olive Turner, to the inspiring keynote speaker Mr. Howard Hill and the young men playing Taps—all were excellent! I suggest a video of the entire program, at least Mr. Hill’s speech be played to all students in Lombard schools. Well done, Lombard!

I said it before and to repeat, our neighbors to the north have gas that is over $1 cheaper per gallon, and our neighbor to the south is 70 cents cheaper. Neither of them have toll roads yet their highways are in better shape than the ones we pay tolls for. I wish our county and state legislators would speak up to justify why our gas prices are so high? And don’t even bother with Chicago prices. That is just insane.

In the May 30 paper, former state Rep. Tom Demmer rightfully points out how communities are big on attracting new businesses but not so much with affordable housing. I understand that businesses are the engine that drives our local economy, but being able to afford to live in a community means spending my money there. As a senior citizen on a semi-fixed income, and with more house than I need and can even afford anymore due to the taxes, I look around to stay in Lombard, but even if a condo is affordable, the condo fees and taxes keep them out of reach. I would like Lombard to consider how it can attract developers or rehabbers to create affordable housing options for independent seniors, to let us know how much you value our living here. Maybe form a task force to look into options for seniors; not senior living communities (financially out of reach for most of us) but actual rental apartments. I really don’t want to have

Obituary

DANIEL PAYNE, 66

Daniel “Dan” Payne, age 66, of Lombard, formerly Elmhurst, died May 27.

Dan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eva, nee Orr; eleven children, Jessica, Daniel II (Katie), Fr. Nate, Gabriel, Dominic (Mary), Sister Cecilia Marie of the Child Jesus, Ignatius, Augustine (Molly), Magdalen, Francesca (fiancé Colin McBride), and Xavier; his grandchildren, Dominic, Thomas, Benedict, Isaac, Peter, Thérèse, Chiara, Esther, Sebastian, Maximilian, and Luke; seven sisters, Kathleen (Richard) Kammenzind, Nancy Askwith, Mary (William) Kindelin, Maureen (John) Ward, Suzanne (Patrick) Ferris, Margaret (Matthew) Schuten, and Eileen (Brian) Couri; his brother, Joseph (Catherine) Payne. He was also survived by his mother-in-law, Ruth Orr; and many other relatives and friends.

Dan is preceded in death by three children, Therese, Marie, and Angel; his mother and father, Richard and Jean Payne; his brother, Richard II; his sister-in-law, Laura; his brother-

to move out of my village of 40 years, but it seems inevitable.

* * * Glenbard East’s commencement service at College of DuPage was a joyous occasion, but it was disappointing to see the statements by a few of the graduates who crossed the stage. Do graduates need to carry a Mexican flag or wear a banner saying “Free Palestine” as they pick up their diplomas? I wonder if those kids wanted to do that, or were they encouraged by their parents? To the “diversity is our strength” crowd that would say that this is a free country where people are welcome to express their opinions, let me ask you this: if a graduate had carried a MAGA banner, a Trump ‘24 sign or even an American flag across the stage, what would you think? I wouldn’t be surprised if an administrator would have tried to physically stop a student carrying those items. Also, some of the same “diversity is our strength” people likely would have complained and said they were offended by someone expressing their political views.

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Hi, this is Lombard calling. I am calling in regard to the cicadas. I think that since we had the Do Not Mow Til Mother’s Day for the bees that we should have the same thing for the cicadas. So why don’t we not mow the grass for the next four to six weeks in order to save the cicadas? They’ve waited 13 to 17 years that come out; the bees come back every year. I think that maybe we should even have the Village of Lombard pass a resolution on this. Please, Lombard, be kind to the cicadas. Thank you. Bye.

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Hey, now that’s a great idea about that mural on the formerly purple building on Main Street downtown in Lombard. A mural. That’s beautiful; looks great. How about some more businesses around town doing the same thing?

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I sent my real estate tax bill to Carol Stream via the Lombard Post Office. Sent it on May 10, certified mail. It is now May 26. It has not been received. The post office said that they put it in

in-law, James Askwith; and his father-in-law, David Orr.

Dan grew up in Bellwood with his nine other siblings. Dan met his wife, Eva, while they were students at the College of DuPage. They celebrated 46 years of marriage. He worked extremely hard throughout his life to provide for his family in the small family business while having an unequaled work ethic.

He constantly gave of himself to help or improve the lives of othersdonating his time and talents at the church, in the home, or out at the playground with his kids and anyone else his kids dragged along. He passed on his love for playing sports even when he was probably too old to be mixing it up with the younger generations.

Throughout his life, he made many memories with his children out at the park on weekends. He was wellknown for his witty comments and sense of humor as well as having a “broken filter”.

Dan was very proud of his family. He taught his children to have in-

the machine upside down. My suggestion is if you have anything important, do not send it through the Lombard Post Office. They apparently are incompetent. Thank you.

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America can’t endure the nonsense going on in the White House. Let’s hope we can get through the next six months, much less another four years. Anyone has to be more qualified than Biden. Let the poor guy retire on the beach that he seems to enjoy. He loves ice cream and Coppertone.

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In 2016, there was a baby boy born in England. His mother donated her umbilical cord to a registry that matches people with blood cancers to marrow donors. I was the recipient of the donor cells from that umbilical cord in 2017. They saved my life. If you’re a mom to be or know someone who is, take a minute and ask your doctor about donating your baby’s umbilical cord cells. Please.

Guilty on all 34 counts; something we hoped for but didn’t expect. Trump will probably get a hand slap, so I don’t have my hopes that this convicted criminal will do any jail time like any other citizen would have to! *

Donald Trump has been found guilty and is now a convicted felon. I think it’s sad day for this country, no matter what your political persuasion happens to be. Meanwhile, with all the fixation on Trump, nothing gets done to resolve the border crisis and the millions of illegals who are now here; nothing gets done to lower inflation; nothing gets done to reduce government spending and the national debt that’s out of control; and nothing gets done to reduce crime. The situations in the Middle East and Ukraine are getting worse, not better, and it’s only a matter of time before China either invades or puts a blockade around Taiwan. Abraham Lincoln once said that a house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this country has reached that point; it’s more polarized than ever. Russia, China and Iran have to be loving this.

tegrity in everything they did, even when it went against what society said was the currently acceptable norm. But, most of all, he passed on his unwavering faith and commitment. For that, his family are extremely grateful.

Dan was a devout Catholic and attended daily Mass. He was passionate about his practice of the faith and shared that faith with family and friends. He was a volunteer at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, helping at church in a variety of ways, including training the altar boys. He also assisted at the Missionaries of Charity Soup Kitchen in Chicago and helped the Carmelite Sisters with various projects.

Funeral Mass was Friday, May 31 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven, Hillside, Illinois.

Memorials to St. John Vianney Church, the Carmelite Monastery in Des Plaines, or Masses for the repose of his soul are appreciated. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888629-0094.

Montini Catholic celebrates 55th graduating class

Montini Catholic High School said farewell to 100 graduating seniors May 19 at its 55th annual Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement.

The Mass, held in the school’s west wing field house, was presided over by Father Matthew Nathan, pastor at St. Pius X Parish in Lombard.

The ceremonies wrapped up two weeks of graduation celebrations and activities including the annual Academic Awards Banquet held on May 2, and the Founder’s Day Award Ceremony on May 17.

“This is a bittersweet moment for myself, and likely each of you,” said Principal Christopher Tiritilli. “I am sure you are excited about the future ahead of you, the fun of your last summer before college, knowing a complete and total fresh start is in front of you, and celebrating all of your successes and accomplishments throughout high school. I am also sure you will find warmth and comfort in the nostalgia that has been these high school years here at Montini. The friendships and memories you have made, lessons learned, obstacles overcome, tears, laughter and joy that you have felt. I have always found myself stuck in this duality in moments like today. I am so honored and proud to say that I have had the pleasure of knowing you for the previous two years, but also sad that I was only able to be a part of your last two years of your high school experience.”

Valedictorian Riley White also addressed her classmates, reminding them about their first year as freshmen and the obstacles they faced due to COVID-19 regulations.

“Our experiences over these four years have shaped us into who we are today, and will continue to shape us into who we will become in the future,” she said. “Every single one of us has gone through obstacles: felt like we weren’t good enough, or like the world was against us. As much as these difficult times made it feel like the world was crashing down, each obstacle that we have faced and overcome has added a piece to the intricate puzzle of who we are in this very moment. I would like to once again ask the question I keep mentioning: “Who do you want to become?” This question offers the connotation that perhaps the person you are today isn’t good enough, but I am here today to tell all of you that the person you have become, all of the experiences you have had (joyful and difficult), all of the doubts and uncertainties that you have faced, all of these things that have built you up or torn you down: they make you not only wonderfully unique and individual, but also whole-heartedly and unapologetically you. You are all exceptional, bright individuals and you are going to continue to grow and be remarkable in the future.”

Following the Mass, commencement exercises began with a meditation/performance of “Like An Eagle” by Montini’s Chamber Choir.

“I am confident in and proud of each and every one of you,” Tiritilli added. “I know that you will enter the next chapter of your educational experience and life prepared with the knowledge, skills, determination, perseverance and grit to succeed in whatever you choose to pursue.”

Coming events

Jazz concert at Elmhurst University

Singer and songwriter Morgan James, performing with the Elmhurst University Jazz Band, will headline the University’s 28th annual June Jazz concert on Saturday evening, June 15. This outdoor event is free and open to the public. All are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to the concert, which begins at 6:30 p.m. on the mall of Elmhurst University’s beautiful arboretum campus (190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, el-

mhurst.edu/campusmap). Guests are welcome to come early and enjoy this musical. For more information, visit elmhurst.edu/JuneJazz or call (630) 617-3611. June Jazz is presented by Elmhurst University and PNC Bank, with promotional support provided by 90.9-FM WDCB.

Picture Book Picnic Returns

Join the Villa Park Public Library and the Villa Park Parks & Recreation Department to celebrate the return of Picture Book Picnic this summer!

Children of all ages and their adults will experience stores, music, and movement at this drop-in program presented every Wednesday from June 12 through July 31 at 11:30 a.m.

Bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy if you so choose. Sessions will be held outdoors at the Iowa Community Center at 338 N. Iowa Avenue on Wednesdays, June 12 through July 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The program will be held indoors at the same location in the case of inclement weather. Registration is not required.

For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Little Orphan Annie Housewalk June 22

Reserve your tickets now for the Little Orphan Annie Housewalk on June 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours will include visits to 119 N Main Street and 215 S. Stewart Avenue, as well as a walking tour of the surrounding neighborhoods. $50 per person. Visit lombardhistory.org for more details.

Montini Catholic’s Class of 2024 celebrated its graduation on Sunday, May 19. The Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement were held at the school’s field house. Shown (above left) are Hailey Goetz of Lombard and Quinn Boyer and as they await their graduation lineup request. Also shown (above right) is senior and Eucharistic Minister Ella Herrmann of Lombard. This year’s graduating class at Montini includes 100 students.

Local P.E.O. chapter awards scholarship to recent Glenbard East graduate

P.E.O. Chapter IR-Lombard recently awarded its annual scholarship to Erica Long, who recently graduated from Glenbard East High School. Erica will be attending the University of Missouri at Columbia, majoring in Child Life.

A Child Life Specialist is a health care worker who helps children in hospitals cope with their hospitalization experience through simplified explanations, distractions and activities. By helping each patient, one at a time, the goal is to make their hospital experiences less traumatic and scary and a little more joyful.

In Erica’s own words, “With this career, I will have the chance to impact each patient through my kindness and compassion during their frightening journey. By being a resource to families and kids in hospitals, I hope to minimize their fears and worries in the face of illness.”

Erica’s Glenbard East High School activities include National Honor Society, Spanish club, band, key club, Spanish National Honor Society and Best Buddies-vice president. Athletic activities include girls track, and cross country captain. One of Erica’s coaches and teachers described Erica as a “lead-

er, invested and eager.”

The Philanthropic Educational Organization brings to women increased opportunities for higher education. To learn more about PEO International, visit www.peointernational.org or www.facebook.com/ peointernational.

The P.E.O. International Sisterhood maintains six educational projects in the form of grants, scholarships and loans, as well as the stewardship of Cottey College, a liberal arts and sciences college for women in Nevada, Missouri, which has been owned/supported by P.E.O. since 1927.

Pints will host ticket pre-sale for the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on June 15

Discounted tickets for Sept. 14 festival will be available at he pre-sale event; regular ticket sales begin online on July 1

Father’s Day (June 16) is coming soon, and you can be one of the first to secure a ticket for yourself, your friends, and your dad (and/or mom) to the 9th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest.

Pints, located at 112 S. York St., will host the exclusive pre-sale event, which takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Stop in and pick up discounted tickets and stay to enjoy dinner!

This year’s Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest takes place on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. VIP entry begins at 1 p.m.

This very limited, one-time ticket pre-sale event will offer general admission tickets (2-6 p.m.) for $40—five dollars off the “early bird” discounted rate—and early VIP entry

Coming events

Lombard Service

League Club meeting

The first meeting of the new club year for GFWC Lombard Service League will be held on Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at the Lombard Historical Society Carriage House second floor meeting room. The meeting will include committee sign-ups for the coming club year and the program will be an interactive traveling bingo game. Members and guests are encouraged to attend. Lombard Service League is an affiliate of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs International and the General Federation of Women’s Club of Illinois. For questions or more information, please visit the club website, Facebook page, or call 630-9880625.

New Cantigny exhibit

“Nothing But Victory,” opening June 6, is an immersive outdoor exhibit commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. A fusion of art and history, the installation spans more than 300 yards across the grounds, recalling the pivotal day of World

tickets (1-6 p.m.) at $50—also five dollars off the “early bird” rate.

Regular ticket sales will begin online on July 1 at elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com.

In each of the last two years, the fest drew well over 1,000 attendees from over 100 communities. Ticket demand should be great again this year, so make sure you take advantage of the discounts on admission.

The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is the fundraising arm for the Elmhurst History Museum. The funds generated from the Craft Beer Fest support the educational programs and exhibits for the Elmhurst History Museum and the Churchville Schoolhouse.

Pints, the event’s co-sponsor, has been a staple in Elmhurst since 2010. Pints offer a great selection of craft beers and a full menu, which will be

War II: June 6, 1944. Inside the museum, a complementing exhibit highlights the D-Day service of seven well-known personalities. Additional D-Day programming will include lectures, guided exhibit tours, and

available during the evening of the pre-sale.

Brewers are committing and business sponsors are showing their generous support for the upcoming Craft Beer Fest. Five top level, Platinum Sponsors, are stepping up again this year to show their support, including; Lakeside Bank, Kelly Stetler/ Compass Realty, Elmhurst Bank, McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, and new platinum sponsor, Alfetto & Co.

So stop by Pints from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 15, and enjoy a cold one or dinner, while punching your ticket to this year’s Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest.

Stay up to date on this year’s festival at elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com, or follow social media updates at @ElmhurstCraftBeerFest on Facebook, @elmhurstcraftbeerfest on Instagram or @BeerElmhurst on “X” (formerly Twitter) for the latest information.

drop-in events for kids and families. West Suburban Symphony will perform a free “D-Day in Music” concert that begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Visit Cantigny.org for more information.

Virginia Carlson, left, chairperson of Chapter IR Local Scholarship Committee, is pictured with scholarship winner Erica Long, a 2024 Glenbard East High School graduate.

Man sentenced to 58 years for sexually assaulting elderly woman/home invasion

Anthony Lane

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh has sentenced Anthony Lane, 55, formerly of Glendale Heights, to 58 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for breaking into an elderly woman’s home and sexually assaulting her in November 2021.

On Jan. 10 of this year, following a three-day-long trial and approximately two hours of deliberations, a jury found Lane guilt of one count of home invasion (Class X felony) and three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault (Class X felony).

On Dec. 6, 2021, Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh set bond at $5 million with 10 percent to apply. Lane has been held in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time.

On Nov. 22, 2021, at approximately 6 p.m., the 92-year-old vic-

tim entered her attached garage after returning home from her dialysis appointment. As the victim turned to close the garage door, she saw an individual, later identified as Lane, standing in her doorway. When the victim tried to close the door to her home, Lane forced the door open and pushed her into the residence. Lane then bound the victim’s hands with duct tape, carried her upstairs, placed her on a bed in her bedroom and sexually assaulted her.

After the assault, Lane fled the home at which time the victim

called 911 and was transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Through the course of their investigation, authorities identified Lane as a suspect in the case.

On Dec. 2, 2021, Addison police took him into custody. He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time.

“The violent, sexual assault of an elderly woman alone in her home ranks among one of the most egregious crimes I have encountered in more than thirty-six years as a prosecutor,” Berlin said. The fear, pain

and suffering Mr. Lane inflicted on this woman is beyond reprehensible and extremely alarming. Today’s 58-year sentence not only takes an extremely dangerous man off the streets for what essentially amounts to the rest of his life, but also sends the message that in DuPage County we will not tolerate this type of violent behavior.”

Lane will be required to serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole. He will receive credit for time spent in custody at the DuPage County Jail.

Court grants state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for West Chicago man accused of disseminating and possessing child pornography

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a West Chicago man accused of possessing and disseminating child pornography.

Marco Cruz, 39, appeared at First Appearance Court and is charged

Police Reports

The Addison and Bensenville police departments 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.

Addison

May 27

Rosa M. Hernandez-Suarez, 48, of Glendale Heights, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, not driving on the right side of the road and no insurance in the 1-100 block of N. Lincoln at 1:25 a.m.

May 26

A 33-year-old Addison woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of Meadows at 3:07 p.m.

A 34-year-old Addison woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 300 block of S. Michigan at 2:04 a.m.

May 25

Police said Ivan Garzon-Pastrana, 30, of Chicago, was issued a warrant for DUI, aggravated DUI and driving while license suspended in the 300 block of W. Lake at 3:54 a.m.

May 24

Darling R. Avila Guzaro, 22, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI in the 1-100 block of W. Lake at 10:55 a.m.

with five counts of child pornography—reproduce or distribute—victim under 13, a Class X felony. Through their ongoing efforts to combat child pornography, authorities with the West Chicago Police Department were made aware of the possible possession and dissemination of child pornography by a user with the name of KingOfKings3800.

Following an investigation, authorities traced the username to an email and IP address allegedly registered to Cruz.

On May 28, West Chicago police conducted a traffic stop on Cruz, during which officers seized Cruz’s cell phone.

es of child pornography on his cell phone, some with children who appeared to be as young as two to seven years old, and that he had also disseminated child pornography using the Telegram application.

continued efforts in protecting our children from child pornographers.”

A 30-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 800 block of S. Michigan at 6:35 p.m.

May 22

Peter Bellos, 31, of Des Plaines, was charged with resisting or obstructing a police officer, possession of cannabis in a vehicle and no insurance at 11 a.m.

A 29-year-old Rockford man was charged with DUI, DUI-drugs and two counts of domestic battery in the 200 block of W. Lake at 7:29 p.m.

Bensenville

May 29, 12:51 p.m. in the 600 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported their link card was accessed by an unknown suspect from Arkansas.

May 29, 3:39 p.m. in the 1000 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported two unknown suspects walked into their store and took a buzz ball biggie from the cooler. The suspects were seen leaving the scene in a vehicle. The area was checked with no results.

May 29, 8:02 p.m. in the 700 block of W. Irving Park Road, Marco A. Torres Jr., 37, of Chicago, was arrested for burglary, retail theft, and resisting an officer causing injury.

May 28, 2:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Miner Street, Izabel L. Moreno, 22, of Bensenville, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant.

May 27, 3:47 a.m. in the 100 block of George Street, a complainant reported their vehicle stolen when they returned from vacation.

Sebastian Chavez, 20, of Addison, was charged with DUI-drugs and no insurance near Rohlwing and Stone at 1:18 p.m.

It is alleged that authorities found that in the past two days, Cruz had disseminated more than 10 videos of child pornography using the Kik application.

It is further alleged that Cruz had stored hundreds of videos and imag-

“The allegation that Mr. Cruz was not only in possession of child pornography but also shared pornographic images depicting children with others is very disturbing,” Berlin said. “As I have said many times in the past, every image of child pornography represents yet another innocent victim of child pornography and my office will not hesitate in filing charges against anyone involved in such behavior. I thank the West Chicago Police Department for their work on this case and for their

“Offenders who believe that disseminating child pornography is harmless, because they didn’t create it, are perpetuating a myth and encouraging an illegal act that almost guarantees the future victimization of innocent children,” Fleury said. “West Chicago Police Department personnel will not only use every available resource to investigate these crimes to curb this horrendous offense, but we will also continue to work tirelessly and cooperatively with State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office to seek justice.” Cruz’s next court appearance is scheduled June 25 for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander.

‘Trolls

Band Together’ to perform at Wood Dale’s Arbor Park

Bensenville Park District’s free Movie in the Park series continues at dusk Saturday, June 8 at Arbor Park. Park patrons of all ages are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and friends and family to 475 E. Potter Street in Wood Dale beginning at 8:15 p.m.

“Trolls Band Together” (PG) is the latest installment of DreamWorks’ Trolls franchise, promising to captivate audiences with its signature blend of vibrant visuals, catchy music and heartwarming themes.

“Trolls Band Together” follows the adventures of Poppy, Branch and their friends as they embark on a new musical journey filled with laughter, surprises and unforgettable melodies.

The film explores themes of unity, friendship

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and the power of music to bring people together, making it a perfect family-friendly outing.

“We are excited to bring ‘Trolls Band Together’ to fans of all ages,” said recreation supervisor Silvia Acevedo. “The film celebrates the joy of music and the importance of coming together, something we believe will resonate deeply within our community.”

Featuring an all-star voice cast and an original soundtrack packed with upbeat tunes, “Trolls Band Together” is a new favorite among fans of the franchise.

Street parking is available. Admission is free. Food and beverages—including popcorn, candy, chips and assorted soft drinks—are available for purchase (cash only).

MILDRED MARTOCCIO, 92

Mildred Martoccio, 92, of Wood Dale Ill., formerly of Bensenville, passed away on May 26, 2024. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (nee Carbone) Martoccio. Loving Sister and best friend of Frances Martoccio. She was predeceased by her beloved siblings, Marie (Nick) Marazzo; Lucille (James) Gallo; Michael Martoccio; Sandy (Al) Lukasik; Joseph (Barbara) Martoccio and Rosemarie Martoccio. Cherished Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Services have already been held.

Arrangements by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home.

Marco Cruz

Lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget

Democrats needed three tries to pass $1.1 billion revenue plan just before 5 a.m.

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

After a near-derailment and an all-nighter to wrap up the General Assembly’s spring session, supermajority Democrats in the Illinois House gave final legislative approval to the state budget as the sun rose Wednesday morning, May 29.

Despite holding 78 seats in the chamber, it took Democrats three tries to reach the 60 votes needed to approve more than $1.1 billion in revenue increases, including a tax hike on sportsbooks and businesses, to balance the $53.1 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2025.

The spending plan passed 65-45, with seven Democrats joining Republicans in opposition.

The revenue plan that capped the voting on the budget-related bills was more of a challenge. House Bill 4951 fell one vote short of passage twice after 4 a.m. due to attendance issues. On the third try – after about an hour of procedural maneuvering by Republicans that left Democrats reeling—the bill passed at 4:43 a.m. with the minimum 60 votes necessary.

“You—you passed these rules,”

Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, scolded Democrats after the majority party voted to suspend the House rules in order to bring the revenue plan up for a vote a third and final time.

“I think it should be clear to everyone in the state what this supermajority is willing to do to ram a tax increase down the throats of the citizens of Illinois at 4:30 in the morning,” he added.

Democrats had earlier highlighted that despite a tight fiscal year, the budget would send $198 million to the state’s “rainy day” fund and make the full payment into the state’s pension systems that is required by law.

Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, a Peoria Democrat and the lead budget negotiator in the House, pointed to the state’s nine credit upgrades of the past four years. And she noted a backlog of unpaid bills that reached nearly $17 billion seven years ago under Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has shrunk to a bill payment cycle that lasts “mere days.”

“Democrats have set this state on a fiscally responsible course, one that will continue with today’s state budget,” she said.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1, which spends about $400 million more than what he requested in his February budget address. In a statement after its passage, the governor claimed investments made in the budget will grow Illinois’ economy and continue a “track record of fiscal responsibility” while prioritizing working families.

“From expectant mothers and their newborn babies to people with disabilities to veterans to seniors who need our care, we’re keeping our promises to all Illinoisans and the most vulnerable among us,” Pritzker said.

The budget cleared the General Assembly five days after lawmakers had scheduled their spring session’s adjournment, although the May 24 “deadline” was a largely arbitrary date that left a week on the calendar as a contingency plan. Negotiations were complicated by inflation and other spending pressures driving up the expected cost of government, while economists predict the state’s economy will slow in the upcoming fiscal year.

Still, Democrats approved the spending plan with several votes to spare but no Republican support— as they’ve done every year in Pritzker’s tenure except the first in 2019.

Republicans argued the pace of spending growth—and the fact that some of the revenues raised to pay for it are temporary—set the state on pace for an even tighter fiscal year 2026.

Overall, state spending grew by about 5 percent from last year’s enacted plan, or about 1.6 percent above expected end-of-year expenditures following a supplemental spending plan’s inclusion in the budget package last week.

Democrats highlighted a $50 million appropriation for a child tax credit for children under 12 if their household qualifies for the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit.

The plan contains $200 million for after-school and summer youth programs and $45 million for grants through the Reimagine Public Safety Act aimed at violence reduction.

But Republicans accused Democrats of having misplaced priorities, pointing to hundreds of millions of dollars for programs serving noncitizens.

The budget includes $182 million to provide shelter, health care and other services for recently arrived migrants, many of whom have been bused to the state from Texas. And it includes $440 million from the GRF for two programs providing state-funded Medicaid-like benefits to noncitizens, with $189 million from other state funds as well.

New revenues

More than $1.1 billion in added revenue was needed to balance the books, so lawmakers extended an expiring cap on corporate net operating losses to ensure that $526 million in tax dollars wouldn’t disappear in FY25. Another $25 million will be raised by subjecting “re-renters” of hotel rooms to an existing state hotel tax.

Sportsbooks will see their current 15 percent tax rate on profits increase via a new graduated structure that will tax between 20 and 40 percent, based on profits. The change is projected to bring in about $200 million to the state’s General Revenue Fund. A 1 percentage point increase to the tax on the state’s video gambling industry would generate an additional $35 million for infrastructure projects next year.

The revenue plan also caps a tax discount claimed by retailers at

$1,000 monthly, generating $101 million for state coffers and about $85 million for municipalities.

To appease retailers, lawmakers included a prohibition on financial institutions and credit card companies charging fees on the sales tax and gratuity portion of electronic transactions beginning July 1, 2025.

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association was also given a $5 million line item for workforce grants.

Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted for the budget, but during debate over the revenue proposal, he said he was disappointed that leadership didn’t consider hiring freezes, changes to weight loss drugs covered by state insurance or other spending controls he suggested.

“There’s really only one place you can look at getting these revenues, and that’s taxpayers,” he said before voting against the bill. “And at this rate, ladies and gentlemen, we’re gonna run out of taxpayer dollars to spend.”

The budget package also freed up about $200 million in revenue by redirecting $150 million from the Road Fund and $50 million from the Leaking Underground Storage Fund to public transit. The move was opposed by organized labor because it diverts Road Fund money to the state’s discretionary spending fund, but Democrats promised it would only happen in the upcoming fiscal year.

“I can go through this list of tax increases that you’re using to say that you’re being good fiscal stewards of the state’s money,” Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, said in a committee hearing Tuesday evening before the early morning vote. “Meanwhile, I’m hearing about making sure that there’s Democrat pork projects, to make sure that you can get the votes for your budget.”

Davidsmeyer contended Democratic senators were each given the authority to request $3 million in district-specific infrastructure projects in the budget, while Democratic members of the House got about $1.5 million each. Republicans were shut out of requesting their own member initiatives.

District-specific projects have been used time and again to incentivize members to vote for the budget, with the Chicago Tribune tracking at least $150 million in infrastructure spending for lawmaker-led initiatives in the current-year budget. No spokespeople would confirm or deny the amount allocated for lawmaker initiatives.

The final roughly 80 pages of the budget bill contain a long list of projects, most of them ranging from $50,000 to $1 million sums to various specifically named businesses, local governments and other entities.

Infrastructure and more

Despite the diversion of money from the Road Fund, the budget

includes $3.5 billion for infrastructure – about $500 million more than what Pritzker had outlined in his February budget proposal.

That includes $500 million to support the development of a regional quantum information science and technology campus, allocated from a specific economic-development focused bond fund known as Build Illinois.

Another bill allowing the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to designate “quantum campuses” also lays out infrastructure and business incentives to lure developers of new-age higher-speed computing technology to the state. That measure also expands and extends several other popular tax credit programs, such as the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles Act and the Economic Development for a Growing Economy, or EDGE, program.

The state’s municipalities, meanwhile, will get another $400 million for local road projects, a measure that helped neutralize their opposition to a part of the budget plan that eliminates one of their sources of revenue—the statewide 1 percent grocery tax.

But the grocery tax repeal won’t happen until 2026, and local governments will be given authority to enact their own grocery tax up to 1 percent without a referendum. Home rule jurisdictions will be able to increase their sales tax by up to 1 percent without a referendum as well.

Other spending items include:

• Funding for a 5 percent pay hike for lawmakers’ base salary to $93,712. State law sets lawmakers’ pay to increase annually with inflation, and lawmakers took no action to stop it from occurring in FY25.

• The annual $350 million increase in K-12 education funding, called for by a 2017 law that overhauled Illinois’ school funding formula.

• A 2 percent—or $30 million— increase for community colleges and public universities.

• A $10 million increase to Monetary Award Program grants for lower-income college students.

• Full funding for Pritzker’s “Smart Start” plan aimed at adding 5,000 preschool seats across the state and providing workforce grants.

• $14 million to launch the newly created Department of Early Childhood, which Pritzker has promised would streamline services currently provided by three different state agencies.

• $45 million for a teacher vacancy pilot program to help underserved districts with teacher retention.

• A $1 hourly increase for direct service professionals who serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based settings.

• An increase totaling $70 million for Community Care Program workers serving older adults who can’t live independently.

• $5 million for a tax credit program for news outlets beginning in 2025 and claimable the following year.

• $10 million for the governor’s plan to erase $100 million in total medical debt for Illinoisans through a partnership with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. House Bill 5290 laid out that applicants must earn 400 percent of the federal poverty level or less.

$900 million for renovation at state prisons, including a possible tear down and rebuild of Stateville and Logan Correctional Centers.

• $4 million to create a statewide maternal health plan and distribute grants to community-based reproductive health care providers. $155 million for safety net hospitals.

• A $90 million increase for Home Illinois, a program created last year to address homelessness, bringing total funding to $290 million.

District 87 INCubator partners needed

Glenbard District 87’s INCubator program had its final pitch night recently at Glenbard East.

The winning team was BounceBack—a tabletop game geared toward neurodiverse students that is a combination of ski ball and can jam.

In putting their game to test in the market, they obtained testimonials and feedback from students in a number of special education programs at East.

At the final pitch night, the team earned funding to invest in their business.

The winning team was featured on a billboard on the eastbound facing digital billboard at Interstate 355 and Roosevelt Road through May 31.

An INCubator mentor at Glenbard West arranged for the billboard display to be donated.

District 87’s INCubator program will expand to all of its schools through a new course offering in 2024-25.

The course will give students the opportunity to earn college credit while working with local business experts and entrepreneurs.

Dual Credit Entrepreneurship

1161 is a dual credit course with the College of DuPage that provides a capstone experience for our students who are interested in careers in business, finance, management, or entrepreneurship, or starting a business of their own.

Students will work in small teams to develop a business idea. Mentors, coaches and the classroom

teacher will guide them through a hands-on, authentic entrepreneurial experience.

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.

FACT: In severe cases, sciatica can lead to the inability to control your bowels or bladder - leading to embarrassing situations.

MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica.

FACT: Drugs like muscle relaxants, pain killers, narcotics, antidepressants, and anti-seizure medications have serious potential side-effects and do not cure the root cause of sciatica.

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.

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From left to right: Glenbard East teacher Don Prochilo, Ari Pierson, Carlos Plascencia, Sam Ebihara, Joey Dabisch and Dave Orr (team mentor).

Coming events

Villa Park Library Summer Concert Series

Join the Villa Park Public Library at the Ruggard Gazebo along the Prairie Path on Wednesdays, June 12, 19, and 26, at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy the Family Summer Concert Series. Bring along a blanket or chairs and celebrate the return of summer with fun and lively musical entertainment. Each week will feature a different musical act: The BenAnna Band

on June 12; Miss Jamie’s Farm on June 19; and the Willowbrook High School Band on June 26. These free concerts are open to everyone, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not

required. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl. info or call 630-834-1164.

Juneteenth celebration June 19

State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration Wednesday June 19, 6-8 p.m.

At Old Town Park, Bloomingdale. Please join her to learn more about Freedom Day. The event will feature speakers, music, food trucks and more. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her district

office in Villa Park at 630-415-3520, or email staterepd46@gmail.com.

Plant program at Plum Library Easy Care Native Plants Wednesday, June 12, at 7 p.m.

Many home gardeners would like to add native plants to their garden but are unsure how to start. This program takes a look at the native plants that are low maintenance and grow in a wide range of conditions. Native grasses, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs will be covered. Register at helenplum.org or by calling (630) 627-0316.

JUNE 12TH 6:30 P.M.

Elmhurst University – Dining Hall at the Frick Center, 190 S. Prospect Avenue

The purpose of the event is to allow stakeholders, citizens, and community leaders to share their thoughts before plans and recommendations are drafted. Participants will work together to develop their vision for the future of the community. The event will conclude with general agreement regarding long-term role and character of Downtown Elmhurst and the projects and improvements that will be desirable in the future. Additional information can be found at www.elmhurst.org/downtownplanupdate.

Stay tuned for a couple pop-up events in the community this summer.

Casten announces selections for FY2025 community project funding

Would bring more than $40 million to address suburban priorities

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of the 6th Congressional District recently announced his community funding projects for fiscal year 2025, which could bring a total of $40,544,332 in federal funding to the Chicagoland community.

The 15 projects requested by Cas-

ten will improve health care education, build out solar power infrastructure, update transportation services, provide clean drinking water, and more. Casten is advocating for the inclusion of these projects as part of the FY 2025 omnibus government funding package.

“After an extremely competitive community project submission process, I’m proud to advocate for funding for projects that will do so much

Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session

Bill allowing digital driver’s licenses also clears General Assembly

By Alex Abbeduto, Cole Longcor and Dilpreet Raju

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A bill banning what unions refer to as employer-sponsored “captive audience” meetings about religion and politics has cleared both chambers of the General Assembly.

It was one of 466 measures to do so during the Illinois legislature’s recently concluded spring session, including measures targeting artificial intelligence and allowing for digital driver’s licenses. A Capitol News Illinois analysis shows 287 of the bills passed in the session’s final two weeks.

If the “captive audience” bill is signed by the governor, employers would still be allowed to discuss religion and politics with employees, but workers would have the right to skip the meeting, whether on or off the clock, without retaliation.

The Illinois AFL-CIO labor organization brought the legislation to state Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, and celebrated its passage as a win for workers. In a news release, Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea said the meetings “are a direct violation of workers’ rights.”

The meetings were made legal in 1947 under what’s known as the Taft-Hartley Act. But labor advocates across the country, including other state chapters of the AFL-CIO and the current National Labor Review Board General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, are working to definitively outlaw mandatory attendance at meetings where anti-union rhetoric is shared.

Citing the Colorado governor’s recent veto of similar legislation in which he said he would sign a narrower and more neutral bill, Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, said during debate that the pending legislation, particularly who it would impact and how, is not well defined.

“Let’s not play politics with unconstitutional legislation that’s going to get thrown out in the court of law,” Plummer said.

Of the six states that have introduced similar legislation, only two have ongoing lawsuits.

One is in Minnesota, filed by business groups including the National Federation of Independent Business Inc., and another is in Colorado, which was partially dismissed in 2023.

to improve the lives of folks in the 6th Congressional District,” Casten said. “From keeping our water clean and modernizing our infrastructure and education systems to investing in clean energy projects and ensuring resilience against floods and stormwater damage, these projects will do so much for our community.”

Last year, Casten delivered $11 million in federal funding for community projects in Illinois’ 6th Congressional district, which includes parts of Elmhurst, Lombard and Villa Park.

Included in the list of 15 projects are:

Project sponsor: DuPage County Health Department, Wheaton Amount requested: $6 million

Project sponsor: Elmhurst University’s Health Sciences research equipment

Amount requested: $950,000

Project description: $950,000 for the purchase of equipment to advance cutting-edge technology research in the field of health sciences.

The equipment will create a modern skills lab where researchers can practice and demonstrate assessment and intervention skills in a realistic and convenient setting. The technological settings will mirror various healthcare settings such as emergency rooms, hospital rooms, labor and delivery rooms, and operating theaters to fully immerse researchers in the clinical experience.

Project sponsor: Salt Creek Sanitary District, Villa Park

Amount requested: $9 million

Project description: This funding would be used to improve the district’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to reduce phosphorus to Salt Creek.

Project sponsor: DuPage Water Commission, Elmhurst Amount requested: $500,000

Project description: The funding would be used to carry out necessary activities for its Regional Source Water Project including electric grid stability and electric supply analysis.

Project sponsor: Village of Lombard

Senate Bill 3649 advanced out of the Senate on partisan lines, 39-18, after clearing the House 79-30 with some Republican support. The final version was amended to specifically exclude certain groups—including 501(c)(4, 5 and 6) organizations— that participate in lobbying activities and generally exist for the purpose of advocacy.

The bill still needs to be signed by the governor to become law.

Ar tificial intelligence protections

A bill that would outlaw the creation and sharing of child pornography made using artificial intelligence was one of several AI-focused measures to clear the General Assembly in its final days.

House Bill 4623 , which was backed by Attorney General Kwame Raoul, would expand current child pornography laws to also cover AI-generated child pornography.

Backers of the bill said if AI-generated child pornography rapidly increases, law enforcement’s ability to identify real cases would be more difficult.

The bill, which passed both chambers unanimously, would also ban the distribution of various AI-generated sexual images without consent.

House Bill 4875 would protect individuals from having their voice, image or likeness duplicated by AI for commercial purposes without their consent. The bill would allow recording artists and those they contract with to seek damages for nonconsensual use of their likeness.

The measure, as amended, cleared both chambers unanimously.

House Bill 4762 , also passed by both chambers unanimously, would protect performers and other individuals from wrongful use of AI replicas. The bill would make contracts unenforceable if the performer would have performed in person, the use of the digital replica was not defined or detailed in the agreement, and if they were not represented by a lawyer or labor union during the agreement.

Digital IDs

The secretary of state’s office would be able to issue digital identification such as driver’s licenses, learner’s permits or state IDs to Illi-

Description: The funding would be used for solar panels and energy efficient windows in our group homes to offset the expense of utilities in these homes and would result in a reduction in expenditures in the accounting unit that supports these programs.

The lab and simulation spaces will have life-like mannequins and modern medical equipment, including an anatomy table and a high-tech, 3D anatomy system. This new technology will enable researchers to conduct studies that have the potential to advance the field of health sciences significantly.

Amount requested: $2 million

Project description: This project includes the replacement and upgrade of the four-inch water main on the blocks of Craig, Stewart and Lombard.

The project will increase water flow to these residents improving water quality and fire flows.

Worship Services Directory

St. Timothy Evangelical

Lutheran Church

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

Sunday Worship at 10:15 am

Lent and Easter Services at 7 p.m. “The Crucial Hours”

Sunday School & Bible Study 9 am Wednesday Service at 7 pm

Second Lenten Service March 9, 2022

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

Adult Bible Study after Wednesday Service Saturday, June 22 Game Night at 4 pm

Third Lenten Service

Everyone is Welcome!

March 16, 2022

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

All services are live streamed. Watch on our website or on Facebook. sainttimothy.org

Fourth Lenten Service March 23, 2022

Rev. Jonathan Bergemann “I Will Keep the Passover” Good Shepherd, Downers Grove Matthew 26:18

Fifth Lenten Service

Sixth Lenten Service

March 30, 2022

Rev. Tom Nicholson “They Bound Him” Resurrection, Aurora John 18:12

April 6, 2022

Rev. Phil Schupmann “The Semblance of Legality” Resurrection, Aurora Luke 22:66

Visitation Catholic Church

779 S. York Street

Elmhurst, IL 630 834 6700 www.visitationparish.org

Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM and 6 PM

Maundy Thursday Communion 7 p.m., April 14

Good Friday Tenebrae 7 p.m., April 15

Confessions: Saturday: 3�3:45PM Sunday: 5�5:45 PM

Adoration:

Easter Sunrise 6:30 a.m., April 17

Easter Breakfast 8 a.m., April 17

Daily Masses: Monday—Friday: 6:15 and 8:15 AM Saturday: 8:15 AM

Easter Festival 10:15 a.m., April 17

Available in Our Lady Mother of the Eucharist Chapel 24/7

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Baby’s dining accessory

4. Something free

8. Ancient Egyptian deity

10. Set-like mathematical categories

11. Top-quality

12. Expansive

13. Seizure

15. People with congenital absence of pigment

16. Gains

17. Mocked online

18. Clint’s son

21. Body part

22. Humor

23. Code number

24. Your physique

25. Family of regulator genes

26. LA football player (abbr.)

27. “The Blonde Bombshell”

34. Charity

35. Bluish greens

36. Examined closely

37. A type of equation

38. Stretched uncomfortably

39. Indian religious god

40. Clocks

41. Slowly leak through

42. Witnesses

43. Midway between south and southeast

CLUES DOWN

1. Nestlings

2. Induces vomiting

3. A place to eat 4. Partner in the air

5. Offered one’s take

6. Nobel-winning French biologist

7. Farm animals

9. Prevent from growing 10. Sensationalist periodical 12. Soft-bodied beetle 14. Very fast airplane 15. Imaginative creation

17. Recipe measurement (abbr.)

19. Evoked a response

20. French river

23. Shiny yellow minerals 24. Make illegal

25. U.S. military branch

AL BUNDY

CARL WINSLOW

CYRUS ROSE

DAN CONNER

DANNY TANNER

ERIC TAYLOR

FRANK COSTANZA

FRED ANDREWS

GOMEZ ADDAMS

HOMER SIMPSON

JACK PEARSON

JAMES EVANS SR

JASON SEAVER

LOUIS HUANG

MICHAEL KYLE

MIKE BRADY

MITCH LEERY

NED STARK

PHIL DUNPHY

PHILIP BANKS

RON SWANSON

TONY MICELLI

TONY SOPRANO

WALTER WHITE

26. River in France and Belgium

27. A woman of refinement

28. Male child

29. Type of medication

30. German city

31. Animal disease

32. Mediterranean dietary staple

33. Sneak out

34. Radioactivity unit

36. Performs on stage

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Willowbrook’s girls volleyball team named the school’s Team of the Year

Willowbrook High School’s Athletic Booster Club held its annual senior athletic banquet last month. The event featured the presentation of scholarships and awards to several student-athletes in the school’s Class of 2024. Willowbrook’s 2023 girls volleyball team received the school’s Team of the Year award at the banquet. That team, which won the third-place trophy at the IHSA Class 4A state tournament, finished its season with an overall record of 40-2. The Warriors, who were coached by Irene Mason, completed their historic season with a win over Barrington in the Class 4A tourna-

ment’s third-place match in Normal on Nov. 11. Members of the team are pictured after that victory. Willowbrook won regional, sectional and super-sectional championships to earn its berth in the Class 4A semifinals. The Warriors lost to Benet Academy in a Nov. 10 semifinal clash in Normal. That loss ended Willowbrook’s 20-match winning streak. In addition to making the first downstate appearance in the program’s history, the Warriors’ 2023 girls volleyball team set a new program record for victories in a season. Willowbrook’s 2021 team held the previous record with 37 wins.

Out with the old

The synthetic turf at Willowbrook High School’s stadium was removed last week. That turf, which had been in place since the beginning of the 2009-10 school year, was transported to a turf recycling center. The stadium field at Willowbrook featured natural grass until synthetic turf was first installed 15 years ago. The Warriors’ 2009 boys soccer team played the first varsity competition on the stadium’s synthetic surface on Aug. 25, 2009. Marmion Academy defeated Willowbrook 4-0 in that contest. The Warriors’ 2024 girls soccer team played the final varsity competition on the surface last month. Willowbrook beat DeKalb 1-0 in an IHSA Class 3A regional quarterfinal on May 11. The installation of the new synthetic surface at Willowbrook’s stadium will be completed this summer. The Warriors will open their

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Montini Catholic teacher/coach retires

Earlier this spring, Montini Catholic Principal Christopher Tiritilli announced that Barry Briggs would retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Briggs, a math and technology teacher at Montini, and head coach of the Broncos’ boys and girls varsity soccer teams, was honored by his colleagues and students during Montini’s Founder’s Day ceremony on May 17. Briggs is pictured (center) at the ceremony with Montini Technology Department Chair Peter Farina (’87) and Montini Math Department Chair Chrissy McManus (’88). “Mr. Barry Briggs is finishing his 18th year at Montini and his 19th year in education,” said Montini President Kevin Beirne. “During his tenure he has taught eleven different math courses, including Advanced Placement Statistics, and many honors courses. He has also taught seven technology courses, including Advanced Placement Computer Science.” Briggs also taught in his third academic department, helping out with a strength and power class in Montini’s physical education/health department. For many years, Briggs contributed to Montini’s successful math team as an assistant varsity coach. “For those of us who’ve had the privilege of working with Mr. Briggs during his time here, we’ve come to know someone who was always willing to pitch in, was always upbeat and positive, and could tell a great story,” Beirne added. “We wish Mr. Briggs an awesome retirement!”

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nois residents under House Bill 4592 , which passed both chambers unanimously.

The cards would be issued “in addition to, and not instead of” a physical ID, under the bill.

The measure has an effective date of Jan. 1, 2025, giving the secretary of state’s office time to implement and test a new digital ID platform before it goes live.

Under the bill, agencies and private entities may choose if they want to accept electronic IDs in place of physical ones, but “upon request by law enforcement, a credential holder must provide the credential holder’s physical credential.”

A digital phone application that registers identification cards with the secretary of state’s office would cost a maximum of $6 under the bill heading to the governor’s desk.

In 2021, the American Civil Liberties Union published a report warning of potential privacy risks that could come with digitizing government IDs. The bill addresses some concerns by barring law enforcement from requesting or searching through an individual’s phone.

It also requires the secretary of state’s office to “use an electronic credential system that is designed to maximize the privacy of the credential holder ... and shall not track

or compile information without the credential holder’s consent.”

Family

obligation discrimination

House Bill 2161 bans workplace discrimination based on family responsibilities.

Senate sponsor Sen. Natalie Toro, D-Chicago, said the bill’s goal is to “prohibit discrimination on an assumption that your family responsibility will impede your work performance.”

For example, Toro said, a woman cannot currently be passed over for a promotion because of her family status if the promotion goes to a man with a similar status. But she could lose out on the promotion to another woman with no children.

Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, called the bill unnecessary, as the U.S. Supreme Court has interpreted federal Title VII—which prohibits gender and sex-based discrimination – to apply to cases regarding family obligations.

The bill passed the Senate 37-19 and the House 74-29. It will become law if signed by the governor.

Exoneree higher education benefits

Senate Bill 3771 allows exonerated individuals to pass a state benefit covering higher education costs on to dependents. It passed the Sen -

Scholarship recipient

Several members of Glenbard East High School’s Class of 2024 received scholarships during last month’s Local Scholarship Awards Night ceremony in the school’s Biester Auditorium. The scholarship recipients included Gabby Walton, who received the $1,000 Rachel Bach Memorial Scholarship. Rachel Bach was an outstanding student, athlete and musician at Glenbard East. In 1996, about two months after she graduated from high school, Bach died after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Walton is pictured (left) at the awards ceremony with Rachel Bach’s father—Rick Bach (right). The Rachel Bach Memorial Scholarship is presented to a student who has demonstrated academic ability and extensive involvement in athletics and/or music. Walton was a three-sport athlete at Glenbard East. She was a key member of the Rams’ girls volleyball, girls basketball and softball teams during her senior year. Walton was involved in Glenbard East’s band, German Club and multiple honor societies. She’s also a 2024 Lilac Princess and an Evans Scholar. The Evans Scholar Foundation provides college tuition and housing scholarships to caddies. Walton caddies at Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn. She will attend the University of Iowa, with plans to pursue a career as a child life specialist.

ate 45-11 and the House 71-38.

Illinois leads the nation in exonerated individuals, with over 500 people having wrongful convictions overturned. Payouts to exonerees in Illinois remain some of the lowest in the country, but the Higher Education Student Assistance Act covers public university tuition and fees for exonerees.

The bill allows the state benefit to cover private, not-for-profit university costs so long as the total does not “exceed the maximum grant payable” towards a grantee in “the most expensive comparable” program at an Illinois public university.

If the recipient, either an exoneree or their dependent, maintains “satisfactory academic progress,” grant funds can pay up to eight semesters or 12 quarters of full tuition and mandatory fees.

Mold public health campaign

Senate Bill 1087 requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to create a public health awareness campaign informing the public about the dangers and importance of removing indoor mold. It also requires IDPH to establish “procedures for parties that provide mold remediation services to register with the state.”

The bill passed out of both chambers without opposition.

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Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules

Legislative package also reforms voter list access, some local officials’ salaries

By Andrew Adams CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Illinois appears likely to join most of the rest of the country in requiring that the state’s Electoral College votes go to the winner of the state’s popular election.

The measure is part of a broad package of election-related legislation which also includes a provision loosening restrictions on what political parties can do with campaign funds and a state-level response to a controversy in the south suburbs.

The entire package was approved 51-3 in the Senate, with three Senators voting present. The House was more divided, passing the measure 68-38. The bill now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker for final approval before becoming law.

In United States presidential elections, voters on Election Day cast a vote for president, but also for electors associated with a particular candidate. Legally, these electors are the ones who actually cast a deciding

vote in the presidential election, usually in mid-December.

The bill would require the state’s electors to take a new pledge prior to appearing on the ballot. Failing to honor the pledge under the proposal would result in them being removed from their position and replaced with an alternate elector.

These electors have been under increased scrutiny in the past decade, due in large part to the 2016 election, which saw Donald Trump win the presidency despite losing the popular vote—the fourth such occurrence in U.S. history.

While Illinois has never had an elector vote for someone who didn’t win the popular vote, other states have, including seven electors from three states in 2016.

The legislation concerning the Electoral College is based on model legislation that has been adopted in 12 other states, according to the Chicago-based Uniform Law Commission , which published the model law in 2010.

“The purpose of it is to make sure the popular vote is protected by electors in the Electoral College,” Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove said in an interview.

Didech was not formally a sponsor of the package but is a delegate to the Uniform Law Commission and introduced the model bill as separate legislation last year.

If the measure is signed, Illinois would join 33 other states with laws in place requiring electors to vote for the candidates that they pledged to support, according to a March analysis of state laws by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

After the 2020 election, while no electors cast “faithless” votes, the Electoral College again became the focus of controversy. Some allies of Donald Trump allegedly orchestrated a scheme to send a slate of electors outside of the legal process, thereby securing a second Trump term in 2020.

Eighteen people, including Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, were indicted in Arizona state court on charges related to the scheme in April of this year.

Party campaign funds

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The bill also removes a restriction on the way political parties handle primary campaigns. Under the proposal, candidates for state and federal office would be able to accept an unlimited amount of campaign cash from political parties.

Currently, candidates can receive unlimited support during a general election, but in primaries, parties are capped on contributing to individual candidates. For example, prospective members of the House are limited to $75,000, candidates for Senate and Supreme Court are limited to $125,000, and statewide candidates are limited to $200,000.

“What we have now came from another era,” bill sponsor Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, said during floor debate. “We do not see the need for that cap any longer.”

This provision was met with push-

back from Republicans, who pointed to former House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is awaiting trial on bribery and racketeering charges. He was known for his use of the Democratic Party of Illinois’ campaign war chest as a lever to exert control over his caucus.

“The former leader of your Democrat Party, that you want to give all this control, is on the brink of going to prison, we hope. He should,” Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, said. “Why in the world would we be making these organizations more powerful than they already are? Were they not powerful enough before?”

The primary cap was initially codified in 2009 as part of a sweeping reform campaign championed by then-Gov. Pat Quinn.

Quinn signed the law less than a year after taking over the governorship from Rod Blagojevich, who was sent to prison for corruption related charges.

Reform for Illinois, an advocacy group known for backing ethics and campaign reform, condemned the move in a statement published May 28.

“It’s a step backward that will increase legislative leaders’ power over their members while supercharging the election money arms race and depriving constituents of the chance to be represented by more independent candidates,” Alisa Kaplan, the head of the organization, said.

Voter rolls

The legislation also codifies that the public has access to the state’s voter registration list. The database, which is required by federal law and routinely shared with local governments and political committees, is tightly protected by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Prior to a 2020 lawsuit brought by the conservative Public Interest Legal Foundation, digital copies of the voter registration database were restricted to only government entities and registered political committees.

The bill codifies a court order from that lawsuit requiring the public have

access to a redacted database—after paying a fee. Members of the public can also inspect the voter database for accuracy in-person at the Springfield board of elections office.

The bill also lays out what voter information cannot be used for: “any personal, private, or commercial purpose, including, but not limited to, the intimidation, threat, or deception of any person or the advertising, solicitation, sale, or marketing of products or services.”

The voter rolls have been the subject of a recent controversy following their allegedly illegal publication on a series of websites that have been characterized as a conservative influence operation.

Those websites are published by Local Government Information Services, a company backed by one-time candidate for governor and longtime Republican activist Dan Proft. LGIS’ publication of the voter information initially included dates of birth. Earlier this month, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sued the company for publishing the data. After a court order requiring the company to take down the information, LGIS removed birth dates from their websites.

As of May 29, voters’ names and street addresses were still accessible on several of its websites.

Illinois State Board of Elections spokesperson Matt Dietrich told Capitol News Illinois that the voter database provision of the law was written, in part, as a response to the LGIS lawsuit.

Springfield’s response to ‘super mayor’

Another piece would require that the compensation for township supervisors in Cook County may not be increased during a term. An outgoing supervisor would also be prohibited from lowering the salary for their successor without lowering their own salary.

The bill echoes a situation in Chicago’s south suburbs centered on Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, who styles herself as a “super mayor” on social media.

Late last year, Henyard proposed a measure that would decrease the salary of Thornton Township supervisor from $224,000 to $25,000, but only for non-incumbents, meaning her salary would remain unchanged, even if she was reelected, according to reporting from Fox32.

While West didn’t mention Henyard specifically, he suggested that the measure was in response to a real-world situation that he described as “a way of being spiteful.”

Henyard has also faced criticism for using taxpayer funds for billboards promoting herself and was sued by a local bar which claimed she denied the business a permit because it didn’t contribute to her election campaign.

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79431 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MAY 10, 2024, wherein the business firm of GLEN ELLYN GARDENS, 255 N. MAIN STREET, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 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:

Kate Downes-Wharton, 255 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 10TH day of MAY, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk

(Published in The Lombardian May 23, 30 and June 6, 2024) 455883

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79432 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MAY 14, 2024 wherein the business firm of KATALST, 998 TIMBER LEE COURT, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540, 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:

Brian D. Davies, 998 Timber Lee Court, Naperville, IL 60540.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 14TH day of MAY, A.D. 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk

(Published in The Lombardian May 23, 30 & June 6, 2024) 455946

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79433 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MAY 15, 2024, wherein the business firm of MC ENTERPRISES, 240 S. ADDISON AVENUE, LOMBARD, IL 60148 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:

Michael J. Carrigan, 240 S. Addison Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 15TH day of MAY, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk

(Published in The Lombardian May 23, 30 & June 6, 2024) 456046

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79434 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MAY 16, 2024, wherein the business firm of DETAIL KINGS, 2001 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office ad-

dress(es), is/are as follows:

David Tong, 2637 S. Princeton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 16TH day of MAY, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk

(Published in The Lombardian May 23, 30 & June 6, 2024) 456047

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79437 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MAY 21, 2024 wherein the business firm of AT HIS FEET PRODUCTIONS, P.O. BOX 2582, NAPERVILLE, IL 60567 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:

Derrick Wilson, 28 Robin Hill Dr., Naperville, IL 60540; Cynthia Wilson, 28 Robin Hill Dr., Naperville, IL 60540. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of MAY, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk

(Published in The Lombardian May 30, June 6 & 13, 2024) 456252

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT NAME CHANGE)

CURRENT LEGAL NAME: CARLOS MANUEL CAYETANO Case Number: 2024MR000324

My current name is: CARLOS MANUEL CAYETANO. I wish my name to be changed to: CARLOS MANUEL LEON. The court date for the Request I filed is

scheduled on: JULY 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, DuPage County, in Courtroom #2005.

/s/ Carlos Manuel Cayetano Dated: 5/28/2024

Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8085-943096

(Published in The Lombardian June 6, 13 & 20, 2024) 456643

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