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State’s Attorney’s office launches military option diversion program DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin recently announced that his office had launched a new initiative aimed at helping youthful offenders charged with minor crimes who have a desire to serve in the military. The initiative will allow participants the opportunity to keep a conviction from being permanently entered on their record, which may preclude them from military service. “I am very excited about facilitating this military option that will divert certain cases from the regular Court call and help qualified applicants with a desire to serve our country from having a criminal record,” Berlin said. Once a month recruiters from the Navy, Marines and Army will set up a kiosk on the fourth floor of the courthouse. From there, the recruiters will be available to meet with potential participants and conduct a pre-screening to verify their abil-

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ity to join the service. In instances where the only impediment to enlistment is a minor criminal offense, the State’s Attorney’s Office will review the applicant’s case and determine if the case can be disposed of in an appropriate manner that will allow for enlistment. In such cases, enlistment into service will be verified. The program is available to first-time, non-violent offenders. “The initiative is a win, win,” Berlin said. “First, it will provide participants the opportunity to avoid a criminal prosecution and begin what promises to be a more productive chapter in their lives by serving their country. In addition, offering participants a chance to avoid getting tangled up in the criminal justice system will not only reduce crime, it will allow my Assistants more time to concentrate their efforts on going after more violent criminals.”

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A high-five for Bugs Bunny

School District 2 awarded custombuilt playground at Mohawk site National retail company Target Corporation selected Bensenville School District 2 as one of 26 recipients of a unique, custom-built playground in partnership with KaBOOM! “Play is essential for the normal development of children,” said District 2 Superintendent Dr. Jim Stelter, noting its importance for students’ social-emotional learning. “I’m just excited for the opportunity to bring a fantastic playground to the Bensenville community north of Ir-

ving Park Road.” Not only that, but play “promotes good health,” Dr. Stelter said. This in turn can help students perform better in school. According to KaBOOM!, play helps students develop critical 21st century skills, such as collaboration, resilience and empathy. It also builds creative thinking and problem-solving skills. The playground will be built on

This young man offers a high-five to Bugs Bunny when a group of about 50 musicians from a local school\took a trip to Great America. After a percussion ensemble performance in front of the park, there was a chance to meet some of the park’s characters like Bugs, Foghorn Leghorn and others. COURTESY PHOTO Bensenville Independent

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