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State’s Attorney files charges against woman for alleged voter fraud

Suspect releases statement in response

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE BENSENVILLE INDEPENDENT

On Friday, June 25, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that on Monday, June 21, his office filed multiple charges related to election fraud in the 2021 municipal election against Susan Cain, 64, of Wheaton. The charges are the result of investigations conducted by the State’s Attorney’s Office into more than 30 cases of

alleged election fraud since the November 2020 general election. While most of those cases have been closed without charges, the charges against Cain represent the sixth active case.

On June 21, Judge Michael Fleming issued a $1,000 personal recognizance arrest warrant for Cain. Two days later, Cain turned herself in at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and was released from custody. She has been charged with three counts

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of Forgery and four counts of Perjury in Election Code, all Class 3 Felonies.

It is alleged that on four occasions, Cain completed an online application to vote by mail using the name of another DuPage County resident. It is further alleged that on three occasions, Cain signed the names of three of those residents on the ballot envelope prior to the ballots being mailed.

Cain’s alleged actions were discovered by the DuPage County Clerk’s Office who turned their finding over to the State’s Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

On Tuesday, July 6, Cain released the following statement: “As many did during the COVID-19 pandemic, our family participated in the vote-by-mail process for the April elections,” said Cain. “In a good faith effort to do the

right thing, well in advance of the election, we self-reported challenges that we encountered during that process. We thank those who have continued to provide support and well wishes during this time, and hope our experience serves to strengthen the Illinois vote-by-mail process in the future.”

Cain’s next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, July 26, in front of Judge Brian Telander.

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Bensenville welcomes new industrial building On Thursday, July 1, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Hamilton Partners’ newly constructed 144,742 square foot industrial building located at 1000 N. Route 83 in Bensenville. Village Manager Evan K. Summers and Hamilton Partners’ Partner John Wauterlek cut the ceremonial red ribbon, joined by representatives of Hamilton Partners, the Village, and Bensenville Chamber of Commerce.

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White extends expiration dates for licenses, ID cards

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional five months—from Aug. 1, 2021, to Jan. 1, 2022. The new Jan. 1, 2022, extension also includes expiration dates that will occur between July and December of this year.

As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until Jan. 1, 2022 so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities,

especially during hot weather. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits.

“Extending expiration dates until Jan. 1, 2022, means people with an expired driver’s license or ID card do not need to rush into a Driver Services facility immediately,” said White.

“During hot weather, I would suggest residents consider delaying visits to Driver Services facilities. But if you must visit a facility, please come pre-

pared to wait outside due to continued social distancing efforts, which limits the number of people inside a facility at one time. We are allowing more people in the facilities at one time due to relaxed protocols.”

White noted that Senate Bill 2232, which Gov. Pritzker signed into law Friday and had passed the House and Senate by overwhelming margins, authorizes the Secretary of State’s office to extend driver’s license and ID card expiration dates to Jan. 1, 2022. Sen-

ate Bill 2232 was sponsored by state Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) and state Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg).

White continues to urge the public to consider using online services when possible instead of visiting a facility due to heavy customer volume.

White has greatly expanded online services and encourages the public to visit his office’s website at www. cyberdriveillinois.com. Many transactions can be conducted online, in-

cluding the purchase of license plate stickers, obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card, and renewing driver’s licenses and ID cards, including Real IDs, for those who are eligible.

As a reminder, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.

White’s office continues to review ways to further expand online renewals for expired driver’s licenses and ID cards to reduce the volume.

DuPage vaccination clinic moving as Health Department shifts COVID-19 resources

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has announced that COVID-19 vaccine administration will move from the DuPage County Fairgrounds to the Health Department’s Central Public Health Center (CPHC) in Wheaton. As the pandemic evolves, health officials are redeploying resources to continue vaccinating the community against COVID-19 using alternate strategies, including local mobile clinics provided by the DCHD Care

Van. Many other local healthcare partners will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccination as well. To find a location near you, visit www. vaccines.gov.

“Since opening our COVID-19 vaccination clinic on December 21, 2020, our devoted staff has successfully administered more than 100,000 vaccine doses to members of our community,” said Karen Ayala, Executive Director of DuPage County Health Department. “This

achievement, along with more than 80 percent of our eligible residents vaccinated with their first dose, represents an important milestone for our community and allows us to shift our efforts in bringing these safe and highly effective vaccines directly to communities.”

In this next phase, the Health Department will provide mobile vaccination clinics in the community as the primary strategy to reach and vaccinate individuals. The shift

from a mass vaccination model to a local vaccination model means Saturday, July 17, will be the last day vaccines are offered at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.

However, beginning Monday, July 19, COVID-19 vaccinations will be available on a walk-in basis at CPHC in Wheaton. The vaccination clinic will operate Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additionally, DCHD will utilize the Care Van, which will offer

convenient COVID-19 vaccination opportunities to residents who may have experienced barriers in vaccine access.

The onsite clinics are open to all people 12 years or older and offer the Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

DCHD continues to urge residents to help protect themselves, their family, and their community by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at the earliest opportunity.

Edward-Elmhurst Health news

The role of probiotics in gut health for babies and children

Probiotics and gut health have become a popular trend for adults, kids and even pets. Healthcare professionals recognize the importance of gut health as more than a fad, and the research and innovations surrounding probiotics for newborns and children are exciting.

Edward-Elmhurst Health uses hospital-specific products for certain high-risk infants in its Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Additionally, the advantages of over-thecounter probiotics can be seen at home with newborns, children and teens.

As always, before making any decisions about probiotics for a child, parents should talk to the child’s doctor first.

breast milk.

Probiotics at home Before starting probiotics, parents should talk to their child’s doctor about any health issues to ensure additional medical testing or screening is not needed. While there are no known side effects to probiotics, the doctor could describe potential side effects.

Once an infant is home from the hospital, single-strain probiotics are

recommended for: • C-section deliveries where the natural flora from the mom did not pass to the baby • Deliveries where the mom received antibiotics • Colic symptoms or general discomfort • Diaper rash • Watery stools For older children, multi-strain probiotics can help with: • GI discomfort

• Constipation • Antibiotic use (as antibiotics can change the amount and type of bacteria in the gut) • Immune response • Urinary tract or yeast infections Not all probiotics are the same, nor are they regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. It’s important to select a product manufactured by a company that is transparent

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“While there is a lot of publicity about probiotics’ role in decreasing the occurrence of NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) in extreme preemies, that effect is not yet proven. The real intention of a probiotic in extremely premature neonates is to alter negative gut imbalance and produce a more balanced gut,” says Bob Co-

vert, MD, an independent neonatologist and Medical Director of the Edward Hospital NICU. Neonatologists have always known that breast milk has significant advantages for premature newborns. Interestingly, 85% of the contents of breast milk feeds the infant, but 15% of breast milk’s makeup is undigestible.

Scientists now know that the other 15% of breast milk can only be completely digested by certain “good” bacteria. NICUs turn to probiotics to restore the good bacteria in the infant’s gut that potentially have benefits and functionality for the infant.

In June 2020, the Edward Hospital NICU started a probiotics program for babies born very prematurely, GI surgical infants and older patients with specific GI conditions. Not all babies in the NICU receive probiotics.

There are many probiotics on the market for newborns, including some with B. infantis strains. The Edward NICU selected the specific B. infantis strain known commercially as “Evivo,” or B. infantis EVC001, based on the most recent research.

Evivo is the only commercially available B. infantis strain that has the functionality to fully capture, consume and convert all human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in breast milk to ultimately lower the intestinal pH. Because of the complete capture, conversion and consumption of the HMOs by Evivo, the “bad” pathogenic bacteria are reduced by 80% and B. infantis and other good bacteria are increased.

This type of probiotic is suited for babies who are fed with breast milk, although Evivo still shows benefits for babies who only receive formula. The long-term effect may not be as significant for formula-fed babies compared to babies who receive

4B • Thursday, July 15, 2021 - Rock Valley Publishing

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A message from Superintendent James Ongtengco Bison shout-outs We have a few shouts to publicize from the end of the year, extended extra-curricular seasons, and summer developments: • A big, BIG congratulations to Noelia Vazquez for winning a girls wrestling state championship in her weight class. Plus, Sophia Sosa took 6th place in her class!

• Great job Karissa Lara, Alex Pizarro, and Carolina Rosas for advancing to the Speech Nationals • A tip of the hat to Coach Dave Schwabe, his staff, and the Bison Baseball team for winning the regional championship for the first time in known school history!

• Shout Out to Aidan Kress on being selected to the 2021 3A All-

State Baseball Team and being named Upstate Eight Pitcher of the Year • A Bison salute to Cynthia Ibarra, Kaitlyn Hoffing, and Daniella Trentadue for being selected Class 3A All-State, third team • Congratulations to Nickolas Benn, Frank Krygier, and Eric Moreno of the Fenton football team for receiving Academic All-State Honors. Frank was also an Honorable Mention for the Class 6A AllState Football Team for his on-field performance.

• Thank you to our parents, staff and community for all of your support this spring and summer.

• Thank you to our cafeteria team from Arbor Foods and our staff

• If you need help with resetting volunteers with Food for Families: we have served approximately a password you can email Mrs. 220,000 meals these last 15 months Lund at lund@fenton100.org.

• Textbook pick-up will be Aug. and counting.

3 for Freshman and Sophomores and Aug. 4 for Juniors and Seniors.

Student • Freshman can drop off your Registration 2021 The registration portal opened health records and physical exams Tuesday, July 6. All returning stu- to the Health Office.

• If you need to complete a school dents and incoming freshmen need to register for the 2021-22 school fee waiver, please contact Mrs. year by Friday, July 30. Please find Roberts at roberts@fenton100.org.

• If you want to utilize our lunch the packet that we mailed home to you with step-by-step instructions program, please go onto the Fenton on completing the registration pro- Web page to complete the lunch application in Mealtime Magic. If cess.

• If you have any trouble or need you need assistance with our lunch further assistance you can visit program you can contact Mrs. CasFenton on Tuesdays or Thursdays tro-Sosa at castrososa@fenton100. org. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Room 202.

Fenton High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Jose Jaramillo as its new Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations.

Jaramillo joins Fenton from Glenbard South High School, where he was the Assistant Principal of Student Services. In that capacity, he was responsible for the staffing and scope of all student support departments and all student activities.

“Everyone in my professional circles speak so highly of Fenton,” Jaramillo said. “I’m excited to work with this community. It reminds me a lot

of the diversity where I grew up in Joliet.”

Jaramillo’s personal and professional experiences in culturally diverse communities will be an asset while supporting programming at Fenton.

He taught Spanish at West Leyden High School, served as Dean of Students at Plainfield South High School, and was Director of Deans at Willowbrook High School.

“Relationships are so important,” he said. “Once you make a connection with someone and build common ground, there’s no limit to

what can be accomplished. This is especially important for students so we can better understand what they need and how to help them reach their goals.”

As a dean and as an assistant principal, Jaramillo was very visible and attended an average of 40 after school events or games per year. He said meeting parents and connecting with students outside the classroom is very meaningful.

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Fenton’s Student Council is seeking donors for their Wednesday, July 21 blood drive, which will take place between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Field House. All students 16 and older, their parents, siblings, and members of the community are invited to participate.

Student Council members will be in the field house assisting the staff from Versiti Blood Centers.

To schedule an appointment, visit http://bit.ly/Blood-Drive-7-21-21 Follow these helpful tips: • Bring a photo ID.

Police reports 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.

July 6, 10 a.m. in the 100 block of S. Church Road, a complainant reported criminal damage to property.

BEPC2100539 July 5, 8:21 a.m. in the 1300 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported vandalism to

Textbook pick-up coming Aug. 3 and 4

• Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating blood.

• Wear something that allows easy access to your arm.

• Enter through Door 1 (the main entrance) and proceed to the field house.

• Do not plan to participate in any sports or strenuous activities for the rest of the day after donating blood.

• Face coverings are required while inside Fenton High School.

For more information, contact Julia Bray by sending an email to bray@ fenton100.org.

Textbook and material pick up will be Tuesday, Aug. 3 for freshman and sophomores and Wednesday, Aug. 4 for juniors and seniors. If you have children in multiple grade levels, please stop by on Tuesday, Aug. 3.

The hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. If you are unable to attend on these days, students can pick up books during their lunch hours once school begins.

During textbook pickup, students will be taking pictures for their student ID, getting textbooks or materials that are not electronic, picking up locks and PE uniforms, and getting a student planner.

Parking stickers will be available for purchase from 10 a.m.-12 noon

during the upper classmen pickup on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Please refer to Officer Nelson’s email for details.

Finally, please remember all students need to complete the registration process by Friday, July 30.

Paperwork was mailed home with details. If you have moved, please contact our registrar at damascus@ fenton100.org. If you have not completed the registration process, fee waiver application, or meal assistance application, we will have a station at textbook pick-up where parents and guardians can visit to complete all of these details. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal Eileen Roberts at roberts@fenton100.org.

his fencing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100534 July 5, 10:11 p.m. in the 200 Mohawk Drive, fireworks were confiscated from a homeowner and placed on a pallet in the police garage. This case is for documentation purpose only. BEPC2100538 July 4, 1:02 a.m. in the 500 block of E. Crest Ave., Dominic J. Socha, 19, was arrested for driving under the influence and other traffic violations. BEPC2100528 July 4, 6:21 p.m. in the 100 block of E. Crest Ave., a complainant reported that an unknown suspect took various items from their front porch.

This case is under investigation.

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July 4, 10:58 PM, near Jefferson and Evergreen, Juan Carlos Granados, 22, of Melrose Park, was arrested for no valid driver’s license and open alcohol by driver. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100532 July 4, 11:36 p.m. in the 200 block S. Mason St., there was an altercation between known suspects. This case is for documentation purpose only. BEPC2100533 July 3, 8:20 p.m. in the 1000 block of Argyle Street, Hugo M. Gomez-Carrillo, 49, was arrested for aggravated DUI and driving while license is suspended.

BEPC2100527 July 2, 9:35 a.m. in the 1100 block of S. Thorndale Ave., a com-

plainant reported she was extorted out of $1,000 on an email scam.

BEPC2100522 July 2, 5:21 p.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road, Anibal D. Lopez, 23, was arrested for criminal trespass to a residence and failure to appear on an out of jurisdiction warrant.

July 2, 10:46 p.m. in the 1200 block of W. Devon Ave., a complainant reported criminal damage to property. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100524 July 1, 8:35 a.m. in the 1000 block of W. Wood St., a juvenile reported an acquaintance at work slapped the back of her head. This case is under investigations. BEPC2100520

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Jaramillo started at Fenton on Wednesday, July 7 and succeeded Dr. Sam Bentsen, who is now Fenton’s Associate Superintendent/Principal.

“We are excited to welcome Jaramillo onto our team,” Fenton Superintendent James Ongtengco said.

“His passion for building relationships with the students and staff he interacts with fits perfectly into our administration’s dedication to positivity and unity.”

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Unprecedented unemployment deficit threatens to ‘cripple’ businesses, claimants Lawmakers measuring scope of damage, considering allocating federal funds

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Since economic shutdowns began and COVID-19 death counts started to rise in March 2020, national unemployment rates have hovered at historically high numbers, stressing state unemployment systems left dealing with an unprecedented number of claims.

In Illinois, that’s led to a deficit in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund—or the pool of money used to sustain the social safety net—that could rise to $5 billion.

Stakeholders from both political parties, as well as business and labor groups, are now warning of “crippling” tax increases on businesses and cuts to unemployment benefits that could result if the ongoing deficit goes unaddressed for too long.

But even as the deficit continues to grow amid still-high unemployment rates, state lawmakers have not set a clear path forward for digging out of the historic hole.

“I think a larger discussion has to begin sooner rather than later, but we’re kind of waiting on, you know, getting a total handle on the size of the problem,” Rep. Jay Hoffman, a Swansea Democrat and assistant majority leader who is a lead House negotiator on unemployment insurance issues, said in a phone interview.

Meanwhile, the state also faces looming interest payments that are likely to cost tens of millions of dollars annually on more than $4 billion of federal borrowing undertaken to pay out benefits at the height of the pandemic.

Lawmakers and stakeholders reached by Capitol News Illinois said they were hopeful for another round of federal aid, this time targeted to shore up trust funds nationwide. Failing that, members of both parties believe the state should use a large portion of its remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act funds—a sum of more than $5 billion of the $8.1 billion allocated to the state—to address the deficit.

The trust fund Each state has an Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund account maintained by the U.S. Treasury but funded by the state’s businesses through insurance premiums collected via payroll taxes. The rates at which businesses pay into Illinois’ fund are determined by a complex statutory formula, based on unemployment rates, the solvency of the Trust Fund, employer experience, number of employees and other factors.

Normally, the incoming funds outpace the amount of outgoing unemployment benefits, but as the state’s unemployment rate grew as high as an unprecedented 16 percent in April 2020 amid forced economic shutdowns, those trends drastically reversed.

When this happens, states can borrow from the federal government in what is called a Title XII advance to pay unemployment claims. As of July 7, Illinois’ outstanding balance for federal Title XII borrowing was $4.2 billion, according to the U.S

Treasury, but that number is expected to grow this year as the unemployment rate remains high, most recently measuring at 7.1 percent in May 2021.

By the end of 2021, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the deficit is expected to grow to somewhere between $4.37 billion in an expected trajectory to $4.97 billion in a pessimistic scenario. At its current pace, the department projects the deficit would continue to grow into 2022, increasing to somewhere between $4.4 billion and $5.29 billion before it begins to slowly taper off.

As of July 7, Illinois was one of 17 states with a trust fund deficit, and the collective national deficit exceeded $54 billion. California had the largest hole at more than $22 billion, followed by New York at more than $9.8 billion, Texas at $6.9 billion, Massachusetts at more than $2.2 billion, four states over $1 billion and the rest below that amount.

While federal lawmakers passed a moratorium on Title XII interest payments in previous COVID-19 relief packages, it is scheduled to expire on Sept. 6, at which point interest will begin to accrue at a rate of 2.27 percent. According to IDES, the state has allocated $10 million for interest payments in the current fiscal year, the first of which will be due Sept.

30.

Business groups have projected the interest payment could be as high as $14 million for the four-month period in 2021 after the moratorium ends, and about $50-60 million annually thereafter while the deficit remains.

Addressing the deficit When deficits reach such a mass, options for paring them down include an increase to the tax rate for employers, a reduction in unemployment benefits, an addition of other state, federal or private sector funds, or some combination of those efforts.

If any state maintains an outstanding balance of federal borrowing for too long, federal law stipulates that Federal Unemployment Tax Act credits for businesses would decrease incrementally, eventually increasing an employer’s tax burden from about 0.6 percent to 6 percent. But no states are in danger of a reduction to that credit in 2021.

Illinois law, however, builds “speed bumps” into the repayment process which encourage labor and business interests to come to the negotiating table to address deficits in a timely manner. Those “speed bumps” initiate penalties that, beginning in 2022, would include shortening the benefit period from 26 to 24 weeks, lowering wage repayment for claimants from 47 percent to 42.4 percent, and an increase to the formulaic employer tax rates, according to IDES. Rob Karr, CEO and president of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, estimated that the “speed bumps” would essentially raise taxes by $500 million on employers and cut $500 million in unemployment

benefits.

Karr said IRMA joined other business and labor organizations in submitting a letter to Illinois’ congressional delegation to encourage further federal aid, but there’s no timeline yet as to when, or if, such aid would be coming.

But the simplest solution to avoid those penalties, Karr said, is to dedicate a large portion of the state’s remaining $5-plus billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding—a measure signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this year to stimulate state economies amid the pandemic’s toll—to paying down the deficit.

“Other states have used ARPA money to restore the trust fund to protect workers and employers, and if the state doesn’t do it, employers are going to have crippling taxes and employees are going to have crippling benefit cuts,” Karr said.

State Sen. Chapin Rose, a Mahomet Republican who spoke against this fiscal year’s budget at the end of May due in large part to its failure to address the Trust Fund deficit, warned of drastic economic repercussions if the “speed bumps” take effect.

“If you’re a restaurant trying to reopen after COVID and you’ve been closed, and you’re just now getting your feet back under you and suddenly you get hit with this smackdown penalty, well, you know, that’s less employees you can rehire, it’s less new employees that you could hire, or maybe you just don’t reopen at all,” he said. “Or that cost gets passed along to the consumer.”

Labor interests will be in on negotiations to address the deficit as well.

Pat Devaney, secretary treasurer at the Illinois AFL-CIO federation of labor unions, said unions will work to limit the burden on those claiming benefits, but he also noted some other form of state or federal funding would be needed to shore up the trust fund.

“I think everybody agrees, whether you’re on the employer side or the employee side, that given the current deficit, it’s going to be near impossible to cut your way or to raise employer taxes to resolve the existing level of deficit,” he said.

Past, potential solutions In the current fiscal year budget, which took effect July 1, lawmakers dedicated just $100 million to the Trust Fund, but that will go mostly to allowing non-instructional education employees to claim benefits and ensuring that Illinoisans who were paid extra unemployment funds through no fault of their own would not be forced to repay them.

While Republicans voted unanimously in favor of the measure implementing that provision, they also argued that the General Assembly should have already been developing a plan for dedicating ARPA funds to the deficit.

Hoffman said “every single possible solution has to be on the table” for addressing the deficit when lawmakers begin negotiations, including using ARPA funds, reducing benefits, raising employer taxes or some

combination of all three.

The closest precedent the state has for addressing such a deficit comes from its effort to dig out of a $2.3 billion hole from 2010 which followed the nationwide financial crisis which began in 2007.

Karr was part of the negotiations to address the deficit stemming from that crisis.

The solution at that time included benefit cuts and raised premium rates for employers, but lawmakers also dedicated a portion of those premiums as a revenue stream to pay back 10-year bonds, which they used to replenish the Trust Fund. Those bonds were paid back in about 7.5 years, Karr said, and the Trust Fund was back above water by 2012, according to IDES. “But this time, you’ve got such a big problem that that’s not going to be feasible,” Karr said.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office did not directly respond to questions as to whether ARPA funds might be put toward the deficit. Instead, a spokesperson issued a statement saying the governor is seeking further federal aid as well.

“The COVID-19 global pandemic has left every state in the nation facing unemployment trust fund shortfalls,” the spokesperson said. “As the state works to emerge from this pandemic with continued economic growth, the administration has been in communication with our federal partners to ensure there is a comprehensive solution that provides support for working families and balances that vital need with consideration for the business community.”

In a news conference in Springfield on July 8, Illinois’ U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat, said

“there’s been a conversation” in Washington, D.C., about addressing state trust fund deficits. He expects unemployment discussions to progress starting in September, when federal unemployment boosts expire.

Durbin also noted that the federal ARPA funds should provide Illinois some budget leeway, but when asked if he would advise the governor to save some of the remaining funding to pay down the Trust Fund deficit, he did not directly answer.

“I was with him (Pritzker) yesterday, and I asked him if they had any definite plans for the $8 billion. Not yet,” Durbin said. “They’re working with the legislature on that. So in terms of the Unemployment Trust Fund, it didn’t come up in the conversation.”

Rose and other Republicans have argued for ending an extra $300 monthly payment to those on unemployment earlier than the federal expiration set for September.

They argue that the money—even though it is fully funded by the federal government—disincentives people from rejoining the workforce by making unemployment benefits more lucrative than taking a lower wage job, thus adding to the state’s burden by keeping people on unemployment.

Democrats, however, have pushed back on that narrative and outright rejected any suggestion of ending the added federal benefits early. Pritzker has focused on the need for affordable child care to allow parents to go back to work.

“We’re trying to measure doing enough to help families and still creating an incentive to get back to work,” Durbin said at his news conference.

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Welcoming President Biden to Illinois

By U.S. Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi On July 7, I joined President Joe Biden, along with state and federal representatives from Illinois, at McHenry County College to promote the president’s “Build Back Better” agenda to increase support for our community college systems and career training programs.

I was happy to welcome the president to Illinois and was proud that he visited one of our high-quality community colleges.

By investing in our students and educators, we are investing in the international competitiveness of the American economy and the longterm success of every American.

My top priority in Congress has always been strengthening and expanding the middle class. In 2018, my bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act was signed into law to increase funding for CTE programs and provide high school and post-secondary students with on-the-job training in fields such as cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.

I want students to have every option and opportunity at their disposal so that they can succeed, and I know the Biden Administration is working alongside Congress to accomplish that goal.

children using them as well as new standards for their side-impact crash testing.

My visit to the ECOS facility to discuss green initiatives and pandemic response I recently had the pleasure of visiting the ECOS facility in our district to commend the company for its pandemic response and their successes in developing sustainable cleaning products and an environmentally friendly production facility.

ECOS recently qualified for the “LEED Zero” certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for net zero achievements in carbon, water and waste at their facility. As a co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Solar Caucus, I was especially proud of their investment in solar energy for their facility.

I hope that we see more companies like ECOS bringing high-quality products, employment, and sustainable infrastructure to our district.

Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th Congressional District of Illinois.

Slices of life

Household takeover starts with an extra toothbrush

Editor’s note: This “classic column” was originally published in July 2010. Jill Pertler is on vacation.

Something is awry around here.

House Passage of INVEST I believe my household slipped in America Act, including my through a wormhole and the rules amendments of the cosmic universe are no I was proud to vote for the longer in effect.

Investing in a New Vision for In other words, my life is the Environment and Surface spinning out of control and Transportation (INVEST) in reality’s gone right along with it.

America Act in the House. This Something’s fishy with the package will invest in infrastructure toothbrushes. My family possesses improvements to create jobs and six sets of teeth (not counting the fortify U.S. roads, bridges, transit, dog); therefore logic would dictate and passenger and freight rail. a total of six toothbrushes should Modernizing our infrastructure reside in my bathroom (as the dog will allow the U.S. to remain doesn’t use the bathroom, per se). competitive with other countries, There is no room for logic in increase the sustainability of our my bathroom; it’s a cramped space economy, and improve the daily — except when you are talking lives of Americans. toothbrushes. Yesterday morning, In addition to the bill’s primary 10 of them rested in the toothbrush provisions, the House voted to include my amendments to study the cup on the edge of the sink. I’m sure, because I counted. Twice. vulnerabilities of municipal water Ten toothbrushes and only six systems, to encourage the use of mouths to clean. You do the math. environmentally friendly materials It all sounds excessive, but wait; in federal projects, and to require clear labeling on booster seats of the things get even more superfluous.

By last night, the toothbrush tally recommended age and weight for

rose to 11. Somewhere during the span of 12 hours, we grew another toothbrush.

Then things got scary. By this morning, the number of dental cleansing instruments in the cup in my bathroom in the house where six sets of teeth reside had receded back to 10.

Like me, you may be asking, what happened to the 11th toothbrush? Did it travel somewhere — on its own? Perhaps a reconnaissance mission of some sort? Are my toothbrushes recruiting other inanimate followers? Are we talking friends … or foes?

My theories on the matter aren’t pretty. I’m not saying I’m frightened (or paranoid, for that matter), but along with the

toothbrushes, other everyday items are multiplying at alarming rates.

I worry that my lone, warrior toothbrush may be sharing his knowledge with other household objects. For instance, to compound already compounding matters, I can declare with a fair amount of certainty that my laundry has learned to propagate, and I think we all know who is to blame.

As of today, the toothbrushes are fraternizing with the laundry and this may be the beginning of the end. If my toothbrushes — cleansing instruments that they are — are willing consort with the likes of dirty laundry, what’s next?

I am pretty sure they’ve made contact with the dust bunnies. If left unchecked, this toothbrush phenomenon could become a plague.

Oh sure, the toothbrushes only have one handle to stand on and they haven’t yet mastered going up or down the stairs (that I know of) but what happens when they gain audience with the shoes at the back door? Or (shudder here) what if the toothbrushes make contact

with the junk mail?

Something is awry around here. The situation started as a toothbrush takeover, and morphed into inanimate anarchy. My household is overcome by the chaos of ordinary objects and I believe the pirates of plastic will not stop there.

Beware. Their leader is a bristly sort, with a reputation as a ruthless and gruesome brute of a brush. He may attempt to recruit the objects at your house.

Keep a lookout for this lone troublemaker; monitor for changes at your residence. Do your dust bunnies hop with a skip in their step? Is the laundry behaving more tawdry than usual? If so, grab your floss, duck and run for cover. At the very least, you might want to count your toothbrushes — just to be sure.

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

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Rock ‘N Wheels presents Roy Orbison cover band, plus The Gingers Weekly concert includes food fests, Cruise Night On Thursday, July 22, Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” presents Rick Lindy’s Black and White Night, a tribute to Roy Orbison, along with The Gingers, playing 80’s rock covers to current. Experience Rick Lindy’s dynamic vocal range and his 7-piece band, The Wild Ones as they salute the music of the legendary Roy Orbison’s iconic Black and White Night Concert. Admission is free and the venue opens at 6 p.m.

The Gingers perform at 6:30 p.m. and Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones at 8 p.m. on the 95.9 The River Stage.

Come out to the Addison Village Green Thursday, July 22 for this

killer rendition of Roy Orbison’s Black and White Night Concert for the first half with a Wild Ones set for the second half. Choose from nine food vendors every night. While at the Village Green, walk over to the Historical Museum and Craft Fair.

The beautiful brick paver street has been cleared for social distancing.

Show cars have been relocated to Green Meadow Shopping Center for the 2021 season. Show car parking spots are at Green Meadow along Lake Street only. The event opens at 6 p.m. and ends by 10 p.m. You can view the concert schedule online at ithappensinaddison.com

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Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones, his Black and White Night band, will perform at Rock ‘N Wheels in Addison Village Square on Thursday, July 22. Lindy performs Roy Orbison covers, beginning at 8 p.m.

Leading them off will be The Gingers, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Ben’s Bubble Show

The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department’s summer camp welcomed Ben Jimenez last week to present his bubble show— Ben’s Bubble Show. Jimenez invited the campers (ages 5-12) to participate in his presentation, which took place on Friday afternoon at the Iowa Community Center. The parks and recreation department’s summer camp meets Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration is still open for this year’s camp, which runs through Aug. 13. Call 630-834-8970 for more information about the summer camp. To learn more about Ben’s Bubble Show, visit bensbubbleshow.biz.

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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 Editor’s note: There were no police reports posted by the Village of Addison last week.

Villa Park July 3 Kevin M. Haag, 19, of Lombard, and Peter J. Walega, 20, of Elmhurst, were issued citations for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor and unlawful possession of a tobacco product by a minor near Park and Monterey at 2:03 a.m.

Michael E.H. McLaughlin, 53, of

Villa Park, was charged with DUI-in- the bar. toxicating compound, disobeying a Theft of a vehicle was reported at stop sign and no insurance near Cor- a rent-a-car facility in the 500 block nell and Summit at 11:13 p.m. of W. North at 3:35 p.m. A complainant told police that a subject July 2 had not returned the vehicle they Police said while officers were rented. The complainant made sevconducting a patrol around Twin eral attempts to locate the subject Lake Park at 10:46 p.m., they located and the vehicle. The vehicle was an unoccupied vehicle. Approaching reported stolen. Two days later, the the vehicle were multiple juveniles. vehicle was located in Chicago.

Officers also located water pellet guns and water pellets. The juveniles July 1 were released to their parents and all Fraud was reported in the 1-100 parties were educated on village or- block of N. Wisconsin at 3 p.m. A dinances regarding pellet guns. complainant reported that an unPolice said officers responded to known suspect used their debit card multiple people physically fighting number to remove cash from an outside of a bar in the 300 block of ATM. E. Kenilworth at 1:03 a.m. Bouncers were trying to remove three subjects June 30 that were causing a disturbance inA 27-year-old Villa Park man was side. The manager stated that they charged with domestic battery/makjust wanted the subjects issued a ing physical contact, domestic batno-trespass order at this time. Offi- tery which causes bodily harm and cers located suspects and they were two counts of resisting or obstructall advised they were not to trespass

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR25, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR25 Plaintiff, -v.TINA ANN SPINGOLA, MERS AS NOMINEE FOR INDY MAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, BRANDYWINE TOWNE HOUSES IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 2020 CH 000389 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2021, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at 10:00 AM on August 12, 2021, at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, WHEATON, IL, 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: LOT 3, AREA 10, UNIT 5, IN DANBY’S SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 797.82 FEET AND EXCEPTING THE EAST 400 FEET, ALSO PART OF THE EAST THREE QUARTERS (EXCEPT THE NORTH 797.82 FEET AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 700 FEET) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS RECORDED JULY 29, 1964 AS DOCUMENT R64-27244 AND PER DOCUMENT OF CORRECTION FILED JANUARY 20, 1966 AS DOCUMENT R66-2307, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS DATED APRIL 12, 1965 AND RECORDED APRIL 19, 1965 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, AS DOCUMENT R65-12236, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 18 W 057 STANDISH LANE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181

Property Index No. 06-21-211-038 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $152,735.31.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 312204. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Case # 2020 CH 000389 I3170135 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review July 1, 8 & 15, 2021) 397390

ing a police officer in the 400 block that was reported stolen out of a different state. The owners of the of W. Division at 9:50 a.m. vehicle did not wish to pursue complaints.

June 29 A complainant in the 500 block of E. Van Buren reported at 3:15 p.m. June 24 A complainant at a cannabis store that their vehicle was damaged by a golf ball while it was parked in a in the 400 block of W. Stone reported that an unknown suspect was parking lot.

A complainant in the 1-100 block causing a disturbance and getting of W. Adams reported at 3:18 p.m. in staff’s personal space. The susthat their ex will not stop contacting pect was later contacted and advised them. Both parties were advised to they were ordered not to trespass the stop communication with each oth- store in the future. er.

A complainant at an auto repair Unemployment benefits shop in the 200 block of W. North identity theft According to information providreported that an unknown suspect removed the catalytic converter ed last week by the Villa Park Police from their vehicle while the vehicle Department, police reported one incident of identity theft with the inwas at the repair shop. tention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply June 28 Police said officers located a for unemployment benefits through suspect inside a vehicle in the 400 the Illinois Department of Employblock of N. Ardmore at 12:55 a.m. ment Security.

S&P upgrades Illinois bond rating Second rating agency to move state away from cusp of ‘junk’ status

By Peter Hancock

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Gov. Bruce Rauner’s term had dissipated.

S&P also said it now views the COVID-19 pandemic as a “social factor” affecting public health and safety, but said the risk is abating “and is not viewed as a material credit factor.”

Like Moody’s, however, S&P said Illinois still faces a number of financial pressures, including its poorly-funded public pension systems and constraints under the state constitution that prevent the state from changing pension benefits.

But S&P also did not rule out the possibility of another credit upgrade

in the future if the economy continues to recover and the state continues to manage its budget responsibly.

“The state’s economic base can already support a higher rating,” S&P said. “Any upside to the state’s creditworthiness, however, remains somewhat constrained by the poorly funded pension systems and other outsize liabilities. If Illinois were to make sustainable progress toward structural balance, including meeting its pension obligations, further reducing its bill backlog, and increasing reserves, we could raise the rating.”

Pritzker and other Democratic leaders responded quickly to the news, claiming credit for the state’s improved financial outlook.

“A well-known proverb states, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” Pritzker said in a statement. “Throughout my administration we’ve remained steadfast in our goal to return Illinois to fiscal stability. That has meant making responsible decisions step by step, day by day, working closely with our partners in state government.”

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, called the news “further proof we are on the right track in balancing our fiscal realities with the real-world needs of working men and women,” while House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, said it was the result of “positive changes you see when government leadership is truly working for the people they represent.”

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Elmhurst Hospital provides a Level IIe Special Care Nursery with extended capabilities to care for low birth weight and premature infants, as well as infants on ventilators, at 30 or more weeks gestation.

Learn more at www.eehealth.org/ services/pregnancy-baby/after-delivery/nicu.

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings upgraded Illinois’ bond rating on July 8, citing the state’s improved financial condition.

It’s the second upgrade from a major credit rating agency to move the state away from the brink of “junk” status.

“The upgrade reflects our view of improved liquidity, demonstrated operational controls during the pandemic, and an improved economic condition,” S&P credit analyst Geoff Buswick said in a news release.

The upgrade moved the rating on Illinois’ general obligation bonds to BBB from BBB-, the lowest investment-grade rating available. The state’s long-term credit outlook was rated as stable.

S&P’s decision came one week after Moody’s Investors Service raised its rating to Baa2 from Baa3.

In its announcement, S&P noted that state tax revenues held up stronger than expected during the recession brought on by the pandemic as well as the receipt of federal stimulus money “to help bridge the gap to a fully functioning economy.

It also cited as a reason for the upgrade Gov. JB Pritzker’s decision during the pandemic to cut more than $700 million in spending and freezes, though not all of those were related to the state’s general revenue fund.

And it noted that the political gridlock that led to a two-year budget stalemate during former Republican

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The upgrade reflects our view of improved liquidity, demonstrated operational controls during the pandemic, and an improved economic condition.”

– Geoff Buswick, S&P credit analyst

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Seven Gables Park in Wheaton was transformed into a “Field of Honor” from June 30 through July 4, as 2,000 American flags were arranged in an orderly formation. The display was open to all, free of charge.

People were able to sponsor one of the flags to honor active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and those who gave their lives in service to the country. Flag sponsors also honored first-responders and hometown heroes. The sponsors were able to write on a card that was then attached to their flag. Some of the cards contained simple messages of thanks and remembrance; other cards featured emotional tributes to those being honored.

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How antiviral medication stops viruses in their tracks

Vaccines are the best defense against COVID-19, by providing immunity that is ready to be called into action at the moment of exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, before the virus has a chance to make someone sick and before they can transmit it to someone else.

Antivirals are medications given to patients already infected to slow the virus from making more copies of itself. There are oral antivirals approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for influenza, hepatitis C virus, herpes virus and HIV, but not for SARS-CoV-2.

Existing antiviral medications for

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SARS-CoV-2 are all intravenous.

An oral antiviral given in the first few days after the onset of symptoms could act as a rescue treatment to prevent the development of a life-threatening pneumonia and the need for hospitalization. The absence of a currently available FDA-proven rescue oral treatment is yet another reason to get vaccinated.

cent plasma,” that contain antibodies which bind the virus, preventing cellular invasion. Convalescent plasma was not found to be beneficial for most hospitalized patients, who typically present at a later stage of infection, too late for the treatment to be effective.

Monoclonal antibodies Antibodies of one or more types manufactured synthetically given to What are the existing anti-viral non-hospitalized patients with mild treatments for COVID-19? or moderate symptoms, early in the Convalescent plasma course of infection, shorten the duThe earliest studies used plasma ration of illness and decrease the donated from patients who recovered chance of needing hospitalization. from COVID-19, called “convales- Monoclonal antibodies are approved

under FDA Emergency Use Authorization for patients with COVID-19 who have medical conditions that put them at high risk.

Remdesivir Remdesivir, first developed in 2009 as a possible hepatis C drug, inhibits viral enzymes responsible for replication. In 2017 it was found to have activity against a wide range of RNA viruses, including Ebola and the coronaviruses: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

When COVID-19 emerged, research quickly took off into using remdesivir against SARS-CoV-2.

In two large phase 3 trials in the United States, remdesivir given intravenously to patients hospitalized for COVID-19 was found to improve the time to resolution of symptoms, decrease the number of days of hospitalization, and reduce mortality for a subgroup of patients with lung inflammation and in need of modest levels of oxygen support.

What are the antiviral medications under investigation?

Molnupiravir In 2003, an intravenous predecessor of molnupiravir was developed.

This compound acts as a nucleoside analog, stopping viral replication.

The compound was active against hepatis C, influenza, and the MERS and SARS coronaviruses.

In 2013, researchers looking for a treatment for Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus changed the chemical structure into a form that can be absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and then converted into the active drug inside cells.

Research into oral molnupiravir

began in 2019 for pandemic influneza, but then quickly shifted to COVID-19. Molnupiravir given to patients with COVID-19 infections was found to effectively diminish the time of viral shedding. Two phase 3 studies began, one for hospitalized and the other for non-hospitalized patients. The inpatient part of the study was stopped due to a lack of evidence for clinical improvement in patients with a longer duration of symptoms. Thousands of patients will be enrolled in the outpatient study, testing the effectiveness of molnupiravir, given to patients with symptoms for 5 days or less. Results are expected in fall 2021.

Another antiviral compound, “tempol,” is being investigated as a possible drug for COVID-19.

Vaccines are the best weapon against COVID-19, providing protection before the virus has a chance to infect a person and before it has a chance to spread to someone else.

With over 70% of eligible DuPage County residents having had at least one dose of vaccine and the majority fully vaccinated, the number of new cases is low, making exposures less likely.

Yet, COVID-19 cases are surging across the globe in regions that do not yet have access to widespread vaccination.

This coming fall and winter there may be sporadic outbreaks of COVID-19 in unvaccinated persons and in under-vaccinated communities.

Oral antivirals may be lifesaving, especially in areas of the world that do not have access to intravenous treatments or to hospital resources.

Learn more at www.eehealth.org/ coronavirus.

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Report cites federal funds, tax filing quirk, economic recovery

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Revenues flowing into state coffers surged in the fiscal year that ended June 30, spurred largely by an influx of federal funds, the delayed deadline for filing income tax returns last year and an economic recovery that boosted income and sales tax collections beyond what had been estimated.

A report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, a legislative agency that monitors the budget and state revenues, showed base receipts to the General Revenue Fund jumped nearly $6.8 billion, or 17.8 percent, during the fiscal year, fueled by big increases in personal and corporate income taxes and retail sales taxes.

That growth does not include money the state borrowed from the Federal Reserve last year or any of

the money the state routinely borrows on a short-term basis from other state funds.

Combined net income tax receipts, both individual and corporate, grew by more than $5.5 billion over the previous year, to a total of just over $26 billion. That was more than $1 billion more than CGFA had estimated as recently as May, and it was over $1.7 billion more than the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget had estimated.

Part of that growth, about $1.3 billion, was the result of the 2020 tax filing deadline being pushed back to July due to the pandemic, but the rest was the result of economic growth as life gradually started returning to what the report called “post-COVID normalcy.”

Sales tax receipts also grew by

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Montini Catholic congratulates Fermilab science award recipients

Elmhurst resident Lupe Herrmann among honorees Montini Catholic recently congratulated two gifted juniors on being among the recipients of the 2021 Fermilab Science Award, recognizing outstanding Lupe Herrmann accomplishments in science. Nominated for the award by school faculty, Audrey

Kekstadt, from Villa Park, and Lupe Herrmann, from Elmhurst, received their awards in May during Montini’s Founder’s Day Award Ceremony.

Every year, Fermilab Friends for Science Education (FFSE) underwrites an award program for exceptional and promising high school students from DuPage and Kane Counties. Their mission is to enhance the quality of pre-college science education in public and

Mazzochi plans another mobile DMV State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is pleased to host another mobile DMV at the Westmont Centre on Friday, July 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mazzochi previously hosted a mobile DMV in May. “Long lines continue at DMV offices despite the Secretary of State’s office leniency in extending deadlines,” Rep. Mazzochi said. “As a result, this event was such a success last time that I am once again offering convenient, easy, and local access to DMV service by appointment.”

Mobile Driver Services Facility services include: driver’s license renewal, state ID cards, corrected licenses, and vehicle renewal stickers.

Due to enhanced security requirements, REAL ID compliant Driver’s Licenses will NOT be available at the mobile facility. In addition, vision tests are currently waived for everyone with the exception of seniors (75 +) who are

required to take an annual road test.

These road tests and vision tests must be completed at a Secretary of State Drivers Facility however, and not a mobile DMV. Standard Secretary of State fees will be required. At this time, the facility is unable to accept cash. Please bring a check, credit/debit card, or money order to pay for any services received.

Further information regarding the services, fees and identification requirements may be found at the Secretary of State’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

Given the limited timeframe, appointments are required through a link available at RepMazzochi.com or by calling the district office at (630) 8528633.

WHAT: Mobile Driver Services Facility. WHEN: Friday, July 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Ave. in Westmont

private schools, encourage young people to pursue careers in science and engineering and promote a broader public awareness and understanding of science.

“Congratulations to both Audrey and Lupe,” said Montini Catholic

President Jim Segredo. “We are so very proud of them both and their many accomplishments so far at Montini. I can bet that we will be acknowledging them both for more achievements throughout their senior year.”

ECCI, American Legion hosting county music events Last Oct. 30 — with the State of Illinois shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic—the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) costaged the Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser, netting more than $14,000 to benefit Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and the military veterans whom they serve.

Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, this year ECCI and Post 187 will co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on Saturday, October 16—all staged inside the Legion’s Normandy Banquet Room.

The Nashville Songwriter event will feature the return of country singer/ songwriter Jason Sever, a native Texan who has worked the past 20 years in Music City U.S.A, as a headlining solo artist, studio musician and ensemble performer, along with two fellow performers.

Tickets are $85 each and include alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and

snacks. Tickets will be sold online via the Chamber’s website at elmhurstchamber.org., starting as early as August.

For the Nashville event, $3K Sponsors will receive a full-page display ad in the concert program, website and social media exposure, and a reserved table of 10, while $1K Sponsors will receive a half-page ad, website and social media exposure and a reserved half-table for five. Blue, Red and White Supporters levels are available for $500, $250 and $100, respectively.

In addition, Petty/Cash (pettycashband.com) and Freebyrd (freebyrdrocks.com)—local tribute bands with Elmhurst ties—will perform 7 p.m. concerts on Saturday, July 24 and Saturday, August 14, respectively.

The presenting sponsor of Freebyrd is ECCI member Community Bank of Elmhurst, whose headquarters is located immediately west of Post 187.

While staged in the Normandy Room, the venue will allow concertgoers access to the adjacent indoor bar and an outdoor gathering area.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR25, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR25 Plaintiff, -v.TINA ANN SPINGOLA, MERS AS NOMINEE FOR INDY MAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, BRANDYWINE TOWNE HOUSES IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 2020 CH 000389 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2021, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at 10:00 AM on August 12, 2021, at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, WHEATON, IL, 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 18 W 057 STANDISH LANE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 Property Index No. 06-21-211-038 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $152,735.31.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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(Continued from page 14) $1.1 billion as consumer demand, “Overall, FY 2021 proved to be boosted by federal stimulus pay- another challenging year for revements as well as an improved job nue estimating,” the report stated. market, helped lift retail spending. “While the Commission performed That was $179 million more than better in the estimates related to CGFA had forecast and $250 mil- the larger economic related sourclion more than GOMB’s estimate. es such as personal and corporate All other sources of revenue, to- income tax as well as sales tax, the taling about $3.1 billion, came in GOMB’s projections of transfers as lower than the previous year and well as federal sources ended the below what forecasters had expect- fiscal year closer to actuals.” ed.

The report also noted that Illinois Transfers to the general revenue borrowed $1.2 billion at the end of fund from the state lottery also the past fiscal year through the Fedgrew by 23.3 percent, to $777 mil- eral Reserve’s Municipal Liquidity lion. But that was partially offset Facility to make up for revenue the by the fact that the no revenue from state lost during the initial phase of riverboat casinos was transferred to the pandemic. The proceeds were the General Revenue Fund during used to pay down Medicaid-related the fiscal year. In the prior fiscal bills that had been pending in the year, $195 million in casino reve- comptroller’s office. nue was transferred to the GRF. Starting in November, the state Illinois also saw a big increase began paying back that loan and the in federal receipts, which totaled final payment was made on June 5. more than $4.7 billion.

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billion from the Fed in December to pay additional Medicaid-related bills, which drew down an additional $1 billion in federal matching funds. That borrowing is due to be paid back over three years but state officials have said that due to growing revenues, they plan to repay it entirely within the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2022.

The past fiscal year was also the first full year of legalized recreational marijuana in Illinois. Overall, the state took in $186 million in cannabis-related revenue, including $177 million in excise taxes and $9 million in license and registration fees.

Of that, $55.3 million was transferred to the general revenue fund, $39.5 million was used to fund criminal justice information projects and $15.8 million went to the budget stabilization fund.

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:30 P.M., at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2021 -23 to consider a request for: Amendment to an Approved Planned Unit Development Municipal Code Section 10 – 4 – 4 at 525, 533, 549, 557, and 573 N Meyer Road in an existing I – 2 General Industrial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 8 IN MEYER BROS’ RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 3 OF MOHAWK ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 40, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID MEYER BROS; RESUBDIVISION RECORDED OCTOBER 11, 1949 AS DOCUMENT 587082, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 525, 533, 549, 557, and 573 N Meyer Road, Bensenville, IL 60106.

P.C. Properties, LLC of 216 W Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068 is the owner of and applicant for the subject property.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. Directions for electronic attendance and participation will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through August 3, 2021 until 5:00 P.M Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review July 15, 2021) 399936 LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:30 P.M., at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2021 -22 to consider a request for: Amendment to Approved Planned Unit Development Municipal Code Section 10 – 4 – 4 *TO GRANT A CODE DEPARTURE FOR: Electronic Message Sign Location Municipal Code Section 10 – 10 – 5B – 4a3 at 904-910 W Irving Park Road in an existing C – 2 Commercial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: PARCEL 1: THE EAST 229 FEET (EXCEPT THE EAST 80 FEET THEREOF) AND (EXCEPT EASTVIEW APARTMENT PER DOCUMENT R72-70911) OF LOT 5 IN OWNER’S ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF SECTION 11 AND 14 TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF

LEGAL NOTICES RECORDED MAY 11, 1917 AS DOCUMENT 129399 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE NORTH 250 FEET OF THE EAST 80 FEET (EXCEPT EASTVIEW APARTMENTS PER DOCUMENT R72-70911) (MEASURED ALONG THE NORTH LINE) OF LOT 5 OF THE OWNER’S ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF SECTIONS 11 AND 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 11, 1917 AS DOCUMENT 129399 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: THE EAST 80 FEET (EXCEPT THE NORTH 250 FEET AND EXCEPT EASTVIEW APARTMENTS PER DOCUMENT R72-70911) OF LOT 5 OF THE OWNER’S ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF SECTIONS 11 AND 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 11, 1917 AS DOCUMENT 129399, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AND: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 5, A DISTANCE OF 313.39 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF MAIN STREET DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT R72-70911; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19 SECONDS 47 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF EASTVIEW AVENUE AS DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT R72-70911, A DISTANCE OF 33.00 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF EASTVIEW APARTMENTS RECORDED NOVEMBER 17, 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-70911; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID MAIN STREET, A DISTANCE OF 203.35 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 229.0 FEET OF SAID LOT 5; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 33.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 203.37 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 904-910 W Irving Park Road, Bensenville, IL 60106.

Mirjan Sadik, Gem Car Was II LLC, of 904-910 W Irving Park Road, Bensenville, IL 60106 is the owner and applicant for the subject property.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. Directions for electronic attendance and participation will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through August 3, 2021 until 5:00 P.M Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review July 15, 2021) 399937

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:30 P.M., at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2021 -21 to consider a request for: Variation, Paved Parking Area Municipal Code Section 10 – 8 – 8 – G.4 at 301 S Judson Street in an existing R – 3 Single-Unit Dwelling District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: LOT 60 IN THIRD ADDITION TO EDGEWOOD, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER14, 1933 AS DOCUMENTS 339234, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 301 S Judson Street, Bensenville, IL 60106.

Timothy Hengels of 301 S Judson Street, Bensenville, IL 60106 is the owner ofand applicant for the subject property.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. Directions for electronic attendance and participation will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through August 3, 2021 until 5:00 P.M Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review July 15, 2021) 399938 LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:30 P.M., at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2021 -20 to consider a request for: Variation, Paved Parking Area Municipal Code Section 10 – 8 – 8 – G.4 at 449 S Center Street in an existing R – 2 Single-Unit Dwelling District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 31 IN VOLK BROTHERS’ EDGEWOOD SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22 AND THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 7, 1926 AS DOCUMENT NO. 213084, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 449 S Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106.

Aaron & Debra White of 449 S Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106 are the owners of and applicants for the subject property.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville

should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. Directions for electronic attendance and participation will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through August 3, 2021 until 5:00 P.M Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review July 15, 2021) 399939 LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:30 P.M., at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2021 -19 to consider a request for: Plat of Consolidation Municipal Code Section 11 – 3 Site Plan Review Municipal Code Section 10 – 3 – 2 Variation, Off-Street Parking Requirements Municipal Code Section 10 – 8 – 2 – 1 Variation, Pedestrian Circulation Systems Municipal Code Section 10 – 8 – 7 Variation, Tree Preservation Replacement Standards Municipal Code Section 10 – 9 – 2.B Variation, Parking Lot Landscaping Tree Canopy Coverage Municipal Code Section 10 – 9 – 5.A Variation, Parking Lot Interior Landscape Islands Municipal Code Section 10 – 9 – 5.C at 430 Meyer Road in an existing I – 2General Industrial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: PARCEL 1: LOT 3 IN BENSENVILLE INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 5 OF MOHAWK ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 11, 1961 AS DOCUMENT 993227, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF LOT 5 IN MOHAWK ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1934 AS DOCUMENT 350561, LYING WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF MEYER ROAD EXTENDED SOUTHERLY (AS DEDICATED IN BENSENVILLE INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT THREE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 11, 1961 AS DOCUMENT 993227); LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 IN SAID BENSENVILLE INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT THREE; LYING NORTHERLY OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20 IN FAITH’S BENSENVILLE INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT TWO (ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 18, 1960 AS DOCUMENT 961941 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 29, 1961 AS DOCUMENT R6123832); AND LYING EASTERLY OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 6 IN KLEFSTAD’S BENSENVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK (ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 20, 1967 AS DOCUMENT R67-2065), IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 430 Meyer Road,

Bensenville, IL 60106.

Century Metal Spinning Co. and Kaiser Family Ltd. Partnership of 430 Meyer Road, Bensenville, IL 60106 are the owners of and applicants for the subject property.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. Directions for electronic attendance and participation will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through August 3, 2021 until 5:00 P.M Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review July 15, 2021) 399940

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 6:30 P.M., at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2021 -15 to consider a request for: Special Use Permit, Restaurant Municipal Code Section 10 – 7 – 2 – 1 at 410 E Green Street in an existing I – 1 Light Industrial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN DUNTEMAN’S GREEN STREET ADDITION TO BENSENVILLE, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1918 AS DOCUMENT 134988, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 410 E Green Street, Bensenville, IL 60106.

Tacos Puebla Property LLC of 632 W Saint Aubin Dr, Addison, IL 60101 is the owner of and Olivia Acuahuitl of applicant 632 W Saint Aubin Dr, Addison, IL 60101 for the subject property.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. Directions for electronic attendance and participation will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through August 3, 2021 until 5:00 P.M Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review July 15, 2021) 399941

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The Villa Park Mariners continued their 2021 season with Saturday’s virtual meet at Jefferson Pool. The Mariners’ regular-season meets are normally dual meets against another DuPage Swim and Dive Conference opponent, with both teams competing at the same venue. The Mariners’ 2021 meets, however, are virtual events, with each team swimming at its home pool. Each team’s results are eventually scored against two other conference opponents. One photo from Saturday shows Elin Stempel (above) of the Mariners starting the 25-meter backstroke in the 8-and-under girls division. Another photo shows Jurgen Carrola (top right) during the 50-meter butterfly in the 11-12 boys level. Anna Barager is pictured (right) during the 50-meter breaststroke in the 1112 girls division. Brendan McCormack of the 15-18 boys level is shown (below) while competing in the 50-meter butterfly. The Mariners will complete their 2021 season with home meets on July 17 and July 24.

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