Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. On Thursday, March 27, the Catholic school held a community event in the Immaculate Conception Church. The Very Reverend Thomas Paul (top right), the pastor of the Immaculate Conception Parish, presided over the community event in the church. Guests included Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin, Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean, and DuPage County Board member Cindy Cronin Cahill (bottom right). Cronin Cahill, who is an Elmhurst native and an Immaculate Conception parishioner, read a proclamation from the DuPage County Board noting the school’s 125th anniversary. The grade school’s students also attended the community event in the church, which included scripture readings and petitions from students. The event also featured brief reflections from several students representing each grade from first- through eighth-grade (above). After the celebration in the church, several of the guests took brief tours of some of the school’s classrooms before attending a reception in Monsignor Plunkett Hall.
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St. Joseph’s Day
Visitation Catholic Church’s Fr. John Lindsey and Fr. Ryan Adorjan hosted over 200 people on St. Joseph’s Day (March 19). After a special Mass, parishioners were treated to a catered pasta dinner, and, of course, the traditional St. Joseph Table, full of breads and sweets.
York’s National Honor Society students make and donate blankets to residents in need
Members of York High School’s National Honor Society recently hand-made more than 40 blankets, which were distributed to York Township residents in need. Pictured left to right are Tracie and Vince Zangan, York Township Director of General Assistance Pam Sarno and York Township Supervisor John W. Valle. “I want to thank everyone involved in the York High School National Honor Society for their generous donation,” said Valle. “It really touches the soul when you see people give from the heart and care about their fellow community members.”
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A special anniversary
Elmhurst’s Immaculate Conception Grade School has been providing a Catholic education to children for 125 years. On Thursday, March 27, the school held a community event and open house to celebrate the anniversary. The event began with a program in the Immaculate Conception Church. The guests included Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin, Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean, DuPage County Board member Cindy Cronin Cahill, and former DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin. The Very Reverend Thomas Paul, the pastor of the Immaculate Conception Parish, presided over the event, which featured reflections from multiple students. Several guests
then went upstairs to tour classrooms in the grade school. One photo (below) shows Elmhurst City Council members (left to right) Noel Talluto and Jennifer Veremis listening to a student.
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WESLEY ROY
ODEAN, 86
Wesley Roy Odean, 86, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on March 24, 2025.
Wes was born on February 10, 1939, in Chicago to Evelyn H. Odean and William Odean. He went to Pierce Elementary School and Lane Tech High School. Wes and his best friend, John O’Rourke, then joined the Marine Corp in 1958. Once a Marine, always a Marine! He worked two main jobs
during his career: Supreme Mobile Catering and AFLAC Insurance Sales. He loved these jobs because he always felt he was helping people to have a better life.
Wes is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barb; brother William Odean; sons Benjamin (Oana) and Russell (Amy Ellison) Odean; and daughter Cynthia (Keith) Gosting. He was also the proud father of his late son, Douglas Odean. Wes’ love for his children was matched only by the joy he found in his grandchildren: Ryan (Kameko) Ramirez, Courtney Tuma, and Jonas, Emmett, Lila, Nathaniel & Thea Odean. Great grandchildren
Community calendar
Recurring on Sundays
Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house
From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: emrrc@comcast.net
Friday, April 4
“Babe” film screening.
Starting at 2 p.m. and presented by the Elmhurst Public Library, enjoy a free viewing of the 1995 classic, “Babe,” a heartwarming and fun story about finding your place in the world. Free. All ages. No registration required. For more information, call 630279-8696 or visit: https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.libcal.com/ calendar
Sunday, April 6
Understanding rescue during the Holocaust. Presented at 7 p.m. by Elmhurst University at the Frick Center Founders Lounge, for decades after the Holocaust, rescue was understood primarily as a psychological phenomenon that could be attributed to one’s ethical predisposition or empathetic personality, or as a result of one’s piety or theological commitments. In recent years, a new approach focuses less on motivations and more on circumstances. This talk by Rebecca Carter-Chand, director of the Programs on Ethics, Religion and the Holocaust at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, will trace the evolution of the study of rescue and highlight new research on the rescue of Jews by Christians, as well as Jewish strategies of survival. Free.
Thursday, April 10
Poetry workshop: What sustains us. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cot-
Alyssa and Cash Ramirez also call him Grandpa.
Wes was a family man and loved working with kids. He was active in the YMCA Indian Guides program and was also known as Coach Odean to many boys and girls in the Elmhurst Baseball League. He belonged to several bowling leagues and even bowled a 299 game to the utter surprise and shock of his teammates.
Fishing was an activity he often shared with his father-in-law. Wes was an active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church since the early 1980s.
The Chicago Cubs was the team he loved and hated.
tage Hill Ave., in celebration of National Poetry Month and inspired by the spring exhibition, we invite community members to join us for an evening of enjoying and creating poetry that explores the intersection of who we are and the food that sustains us. Participants will listen to poems exploring relationships between food, culture, and identity. Next, Elmhurst University professor Dr. Ann Frank Wake will guide participants as they write their poems about a food that is meaningful to them. No writing experience is required. Price is $25 for nonmembers, $15 for members. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/events or call 630-834-0202.
Saturday, April 12
GreenMan Theatre yard sale and open house. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. presented by Greenman Theatre at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York St., as GreenMan Theatre downsizes for its move to new quarters, community members can visit and take a piece of theatre home with them. Props, furniture and costumes will be available. Donations are welcome and appreciated.
Sunday, April 13
McCormick House tour. From 1-2 p.m. presented by Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., learn more about the unique history and design of Mies van der Rohe’s 1952 McCormick House. Tours are led by museum docents and are approximately one hour in length. Capacity is limited and spots sell out quickly, so advance tickets are recommended. Your ticket for the tour includes admission to the rest of the museum. Check-in at the front desk of the museum upon your arrival. You may view the museum exhibitions either before
When they were winning, they could do no wrong. When they were losing, he was the ultimate arm-chair manager. He was a lifelong Cubs fan.
Throughout his life, Wes was a friend to countless people, always willing to provide advice, lend an ear, or share a sarcastic joke. Wes had an incredible gift of gab, and was more than happy to hold court with friends and perfect strangers alike.
A Celebration Funeral Service will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette Street, Elmhurst, Illinois, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The visitation will be
from 9 – 11 a.m., directly followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. After the service, join us in Fellowship Hall to celebrate Wes’ life. Snacks and light hors d’oeuvres will be available.
Children are welcome.
Family and friends are then to meet at 1:30 p.m. at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home –THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst for a formal procession to Glen Oak Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.
Arrangements in care of Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL. For info, (630) 834-3515 or www. ElmhurstFH.com.
The deadline to apply is April 15
or after the tour. Price is $23 for nonmember tickets, which includes admission to the museum. Elmhurst Art Museum Members need to call 630834-0202, Ext. 10 or email: info@elmhurstartmuseum. org to obtain the discount code needed to redeem your free ticket.
Sunday, April 13
SHE Single Mothers Support Group. Beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. We offer a complimentary lunch for all who attend, and free child care (infants-12 years old). Join other single mothers for a time of fun, fellowship and support. RSVP to elmhurstcrc.org/she
Thursday, April 17
Flashlight Egg Hunt. From 8-8:30 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Park District at Wilder Park, 175 S. Prospect, calling all egg-hunters ages 11-16. Grab your flashlight and join your friends in the frenzy as you search for candy filled eggs. No need to register; this event is free. For more information, visit: www. epd.org/news/flashlight-teenegg-hunt
Saturday, April 19
Doggie Eggstravaganza
From 11-11:30 a.m. presented by the Elmhurst Park District at Berens Park, 493 N. Oaklawn, celebrate spring with your four-legged friend at our Doggie Eggstravaganza when the egg hunt goes to the dogs! Dogs of all sizes can hunt for treat-filled eggs. Registration is not required. Free to attend. All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash (maximum 6 feet), be current on all vaccinations, and visibly wear tags. No prong collars please. Dog must be accompanied by at least one person age 16-or-older. No registration required. For more infor-
Easter egg hunt on Spring Road. From 12:30-1:30 p.m. presented by the Spring Road Business Association at Wild Meadows Trace, 483 Spring Road, visit with the Easter Bunny starting at 12:30. Thousands of candy filled eggs will be scattered throughout the Wild Meadows Trace for an egg hunt that starts promptly at 1 p.m. Don’t be late because the eggs are gone in 60 seconds! There is time to meet and greet with the Easter Bunny before and after the egg hunt. For more information, visit: https:// springroad.com/our-events
Egg hunt at Berens Park
Starting at 8 a.m. at Berens Park, 493 N. Oaklawn and presented free by the Elmhurst Park District, hop on over to the baseball fields at Berens Park this year for the Park District’s annual egg hunt. Join in a mad dash to collect prize-filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. Adults must accompany children; don’t forget to bring your basket. For ages 2-10. Registration is required. Register at epd.org.
Saturday, May 3
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) closes its 2024-25 season with ‘Brass Brilliance.’ The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. Directed by ESO Music Director Stephen Alltop, the concert will feature a diverse program of vibrant, dynamic works that highlight a blend of American, African American and Russian influences. The evening will begin with a pre-concert talk at 5:45 p.m. to offer inside into the music. For tickets, first-time visitor guides, and further details, visit ElmhurstSymphony.org or call the ESO office at 630-
941-0202 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Saturday, May 10
Green Garden Fair at the First Congregational Church. From 9 a.m.-noon at 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst. Pick up pre-ordered, certified organic seedlings. Addition organic vegetable and herb seedlings, beautiful flower seedlings and bagged organic mushroom compost and potting mix will be available for purchase at the fair. Bring your garden tools, knives and scissors and Custom Edge Sharpening will sharpen them while you wait. Also, Prairie Wind Natives will be selling native plants. Learn how to live more sustainably from a variety of “green” exhibitors. For more information, visit the church website: https://elmhurstucc. org.
Elmhurst History Museum
Info: elmhursthistory.org. Elmhurst Art Museum Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
The Elmhurst Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is now accepting applications for three $4,500 scholarships for women in need of financial assistance to continue their education at the undergraduate or graduate level. The deadline to apply is April 15. AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity through research, education and advocacy. To be eligible, women must be 23 or older and residents of Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville, Berkeley, Northlake, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace or Villa Park. Applicants must have already completed 12 credit hours at an accredited community or undergraduate college or university. Applicants may be full-time or parttime students. For an application and/or more information, visit www.aauwelmhurst. org. Call 630-207-4851 after your application is submitted to confirm receipt.
The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch is a notfor-profit 501(c)3 organization. Funds from the Elmhurst Branch’s annual used book sale are used to support the local scholarships, national AAUW research and programs for women and girls.
Police beat
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.
Battery
March 21
A victim in the 600 block of W. Crockett reported at 1:11 a.m. that a suspect battered him after a verbal altercation. Both subjects denied medical attention and agreed to separate for the night. Due to no injuries and conflicting statements, no arrests were made
A 68-year-old Belvidere woman was charged with domestic battery in the 500 block of N. Indiana at 12:33 p.m. Police said the suspect admitted to striking the victim after a verbal argument.
DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal possession of alcohol
March 24
Blake Cassidy, 33, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at 1:59 p.m. Cassidy was placed under arrest after he was reportedly involved in a traffic crash.
March 22
Roberto Roman Miranda, 39, of Maywood, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a valid license, driving with suspended registration and no insurance near S. Route 83 and the Canadian National Railroad tracks at 4:50 p.m.
March 21
Humberto Muniz, 60, of Cicero, was charged with DUI and no insurance in the 500 block of N. Willow at 8:32 p.m.
Pedro Romero Flores, 24, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, illegal stopping in a roadway and no insurance in the 100 block of E. Brush Hill at 4:40 a.m.
March 20
Lisandro Lopez-Fabien, 32, of Bensenville, was charged with aggravated DUI, DUI, obstructing identification, driving with a revoked license, possession of open alcohol by a driver and no insurance near York and Grand at 6:58 p.m. Police reportedly located Lopez-Fabien after she fled the scene of a traffic crash. Police said Lopez-Fabien also was found to have a failure-to-appear warrant out of Cook County.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of fleeing and eluding during which a driver fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.
March 20
Vincent E. Kehoe, 20, of Bensenville, was charged with fleeing to elude a police officer
and improper parking on the roadway near Grand and Old Grand at 1:19 p.m. Police said that subsequent to the call of a driver sleeping behind the wheel of a vehicle, officers made contact with the sleeping suspect, who then fled the scene.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported five incidents of identity theft or fraud.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Tremayne D. Cherry, 34, of Joliet, near Riverside and Monroe at 5:45 p.m. March 26.
Suspicious incident
March 26
While on patrol near Roosevelt and York at 9:45 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of DuPage County. The officer made contact the driver/ owner of the vehicle, who related that after reporting his vehicle stolen, Chicago police advised his vehicle had been impounded. He retrieved his vehicle and advised the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, but the vehicle was never removed from LEADS. DuPage County was advised of the incident, and the vehicle was removed from LEADS.
March 23
A complainant in the 600 block of N. York reported at 7:01 p.m. that an unknown suspect approached her and offered to fix a dent in her vehicle. The complainant further related she had no damage to her vehicle and wanted the incident documented.
Police said officers responded to the 600 block of W. Crockett at 11:35 p.m. for the report of a residential burglary.
March 21
Victor F. Calzadilla Rojas, 25, and Javier Colmenarez, 24, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 3:51 p.m. Police said responding officers located the two suspects, who had exited the store with stolen merchandise.
Former Glendale Heights attorney sentenced to six years for using girlfriend’s personal identifying information to defraud banks
out of more than $82,000
Sentencing stemmed from Elmhurst Police Department investigation
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced last week that a former Glendale Heights attorney had been sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for using his girlfriend’s personal identifying information to defraud banks out of more than $82,000 over an approximately 18-month period.
The subject reportedly stole a total of more than $845,000 from 12 victims, including his girlfriend.
Leonard DeFranco, 71, appeared at his sentencing hearing on Friday, March 28, in front of Judge Mia McPherson, who handed down the sentence.
DeFranco’s sentence stemmed from an investigation by the Elmhurst Police Department. Berlin noted the work of Elmhurst Detective Jeff Kucera in that investigation.
DeFranco appeared in bond court more than six years ago, on Dec. 15, 2018, where bond was set at $10,000 with 10
percent to apply, in accordance with a previously issued arrest warrant. He posted the necessary 10 percent, or $1,000, the same day and was released pending trial.
On May 31, 2024, DeFranco entered a blind plea of guilty to one count of identity theft–more than $10,000 but less than $100,000, a Class 1 felony.
DeFranco was charged with 13 counts of identity theft, 26 counts of forgery, four counts of financial institution fraud, one count of continuing a financial crimes enterprise and two counts of obstruction of justice, all felonies ranging from Class 1 to Class 4.
At the sentencing hearing, the state proved in aggravation that DeFranco, through various schemes, had stolen a total of $845,831.58 from a dozen victims, including his former girlfriend, five individuals and six financial institutions.
“White collar financial crimes always leave a paper trail,” Berlin said. “This afternoon, Mr. DeFranco learned that the paper trail in this case is leading him to a six-year sentence in the penitentiary. His scheming and deception brought dishonor to the legal profession and a slap in the face to his former girlfriend, to whom he undoubtedly caused a financial hardship. I thank the Elmhurst Police Department, particularly Detective Jeff Kucera, for their outstanding work on this complicated case. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Ken Tatarelis and Diane Michalak for their efforts in unraveling Mr. DeFranco’s criminal behavior.”
The Illinois Registration and Disciplinary Commission disbarred DeFranco, effective March 19, 2024.
Last week’s sentence stems from allegations that between Dec. 2, 2015, and June 8, 2017, DeFranco, without authorization, used the personal identifying information of his thengirlfriend to obtain four loans totaling $82,700. DeFranco’s scheme was uncovered when the victim ran her credit report and discovered the loans. Once she uncovered the fraudulent loans, she contacted law enforcement and the financial institutions that provided the loans. Following an investigation into the thefts, authorities learned that in one instance, DeFranco used his victim’s personal identifying information to secure a loan in her name for the purchase of a $43,500 Audi A8.
Chicago man accused of leading police on a 113 mph high-speed chase
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced last week that Judge Jeffrey MacKay granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a highspeed chase.
Kevin Culps, 28, appeared in First Appearance Court and was charged with one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding (a Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including driving while license revoked and obstructing identification.
On March 21 at approximately 2:18 a.m., Culps allegedly fled from officers after being pulled over for a suspended registration in Downers Grove. It is alleged that Culps ultimately made his way to I-88, where officers with the Oak Brook Police Department began pursuing him.
It is further alleged that on I-88 Culps reached speeds of approximately 113 mph near I-88 and Meyers Road. It is alleged that Culps entered eastbound I-290, where officers with the Berkeley Police Department successfully
spike stripped his vehicle. It is further alleged that Culps exited the vehicle and, in his attempt to flee, jumped down a 20-foot wall into trees. He was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit by officers with the Berkeley Police Department. When processing the scene, officers recovered a firearm along Culps’ path of flight. The firearm has been sent to the DuPage County Crime Lab for DNA analysis. Culps’ next court appearance is scheduled for April 14 in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.
Police arrest a subject in the vicinity of East End Park
Male subject reportedly ran from a stolen car early Saturday morning after issuing an alert
At 5 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, the Elmhurst Police Department issued an alert that police were searching for a suspect in the area of East End Park. A few hours later, police notified the public that the suspect had been located and arrested.
According to the notification, police were searching for a suspect who ran from a stolen car in the vicinity of East End Park/East End Pool, 463 Schiller St. The stolen car stopped near North Avenue and I-290, and a male suspect was last seen running south into the park area. Officers searched the area with a K9 and a drone. The subject was described as a white male in his 20s.
At 8:30 a.m., the Elmhurst Police Department notified the public that officers had located an arrested the subject, and that the alert had been canceled.
Leonard DeFranco
Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts announces inaugural
Toasts & Tastes Fundraising Event at Wilder Mansion on April 10
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) is pleased to introduce Toasts & Tastes for ECPA, an exclusive wine-tasting event at Wilder Mansion on Thursday, April 10.
Guests will experience a curated selection of more than 100 wines from around the world, with sommeliers on-site to guide tastings and answer questions.
In partnership with Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique, this lively evening will offer
an immersive experience, complete with live music, passed hors d’oeuvres, and food stations. Attendees will have the opportunity to place wine orders at the event, with special discounts available for volume purchases.
“This event is a fantastic way to welcome spring with friends while supporting the performing arts,” said Doug Beach, a longtime ECPA supporter, Grammy Award-winning musician, and Director of Jazz Studies Emeritus at
Elmhurst University. “The arts play a vital role in shaping vibrant communities, and ECPA’s vision to bring world-class performing arts to Elmhurst will have a lasting impact. Every ticket purchased brings us one step closer to making that vision a reality.”
As ECPA works to establish a world-class performing arts venue in the western suburbs, fundraising events like Toasts & Tastes play a critical role in bringing this
vision to life.
Once built, the 26,000-square-foot facility will host live theater, music, dance, comedy, and community events, transforming Elmhurst into a regional cultural hub.
Guests are encouraged to dress in business casual attire for an elegant yet relaxed evening. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available under the EVENTS tab at ECPA-elmhurst.org. This event is 21+.
‘Cannonball Moments’ author to give Bernardin Lecture April 9
Eric Clayton is the award-winning author of “Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith and My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars.” On April 9, Clayton will present “Embracing Cannonball Moments: How Ignatian Spirituality Helps Us Share Our Stories and Deepen Our Faith,” this year’s Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Lecture at Elmhurst University. This lecture will be presented in an online format.
In addition to his work as a writer, Clayton is the deputy
director for communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. His writing has appeared in National Catholic Reporter, U.S. Catholic magazine, America Media, Dork Side of the Force and more, and his weekly column, “Now Discern This,” has won numerous awards from the Catholic Media Association. His next book, Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness, is due out from Brazos Press in May.
The Cardinal Joseph Ber-
nardin Lecture with Eric Clayton will begin at 7 p.m. over Zoom. Admission is free. For more information and to join the lecture, visit elmhurst.edu/Cultural.
The Bernardin Lecture brings prominent Catholic theologians and other speakers to campus to discuss faith-related issues. The series honors the late Cardinal Bernardin of the Chicago Archdiocese, who died in 1996, 10 days before he was scheduled to speak at Elmhurst University. The intercultural lectures and other diverse cultural program -
Naperville pair accused of armed robbery at Lisle convenience store
20 minutes prior, pair allegedly attempted to rob a woman at knifepoint at a Naperville bank drive-up ATM
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced on Sunday, March 23, that Judge Jeffrey MacKay had granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for two Naperville individuals accused of robbing a Lisle convenience store at knifepoint and attempting to rob a woman at a Naperville bank.
Max Bosco, 26, and Emily Frasca, 24, appeared in First Appearance Court recently. Both subjects were charged with one count of armed robbery (Class X felony) and one count of attempted armed robbery (Class 1 felony).
On March 20, at approximately 5:32 p.m., the Naperville Police Department responded to Bank of America, located at 1301 E. Ogden Avenue, for a call of an armed robbery.
Following an investigation, it is alleged that the victim was conducting a transaction at the drive-up ATM when a masked suspect, later identified as Frasca, approached her on foot, displayed a knife and said, “give me your s***.”
The victim immediately canceled the transaction, drove away from the scene and called police.
It is further alleged that Bosco put duct tape on the license plate of his vehicle, which was allegedly being driven by
Bosco, and that Frasca entered the vehicle and the pair fled the scene.
Twenty minutes later, the Lisle Police Department responded to Quick Stop Pantry, located at 4651 Old Tavern Road, for a call of an armed robbery.
Following an investigation, it is alleged that two masked individuals wearing hoodies, later identified as Bosco and Frasca, entered the store, and that while Frasca waited at the counter, Bosco went behind the counter when the clerk opened the register, displayed a knife and took $479 in cash from the register. It is further alleged that the pair then fled the scene.
Through the course of its investigation, the Naperville Police Department identified Bosco and Frasca as suspects in the case. Naperville police took Bosco and Frasca into custody at Bosco’s home a short time later without incident.
When Frasca was booked into the DuPage County Jail, authorities allegedly found the stolen money from the Quick Stop Pantry inside a hidden slit in her bra.
The next court appearance for Bosco is scheduled for April 14. The next court appearance for Frasca is scheduled for April 21.
Both cases will be in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.
About the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts
Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to offering performances in theater, music, dance, and comedy, where artists and patrons share their love of the performing arts.
ECPA has the ultimate goal of creating a vibrant theater complex in Elmhurst City Centre – a long-term investment for the community with strong ties to local businesses and residents. To learn more about sponsorship, volunteering, or donation opportunities, contact ECPAElmhurst@ gmail.com.
ming at Elmhurst University support community engagement and lifelong learning, and prepare students to thrive as adaptive leaders. For more information, email marketing@elmhurst.edu.
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Slices of life
Just do good in this life
“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”—John Wesley
There you have it. The recipe for a good life. On the surface it sounds pretty simple and straightforward, and it should be. But not always – in this world of ours that seems to make the simple complex.
But whether simple or complex, this recipe— sentence—is one thing for sure… It is beautiful. Perhaps the most beautiful (albeit long) sentence ever composed.
While it is long (42 words for those who are counting) and complex, it doesn’t have to be.
Doing good should be simple. It is simple, and often involves so little.
It’s easy. If you allow it to be.
But let’s break it all down.
Do all the good that you can. How does a person do good?
The original sentence gives us this very answer: You do good using all your resources and creativity. You do it everywhere, all the time, to everyone. And you do it forever. You never stop.
When you think about it, and let it sink in, it’s pretty profound – beyond profound. And it’s as simple as that famous tennis shoe company:
Just. Do. Good.
Except it isn’t always that simple, because life gets in the way.
Except for the hardships. Except for commitments. Except for responsibilities. Except for everything.
Except for sleepless nights when you have to go to work the next day and face the boss
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you greatly dislike and after that you also have to go to the grocery store and wade your way through the aisles alongside all the other afterwork people who are tired and cranky and hungry. Somewhere in amongst all that you are supposed to smile and wink and above and beyond all that do good?
Give me a break.
Life is hard. Some days it’s difficult just to face yourself in the mirror—much less do good for others. And then, there’s the big conundrum that I haven’t even mentioned.
What about me?
Because that’s pretty important. It’s hard to be kind to others if you aren’t kind to yourself.
Our own happiness, our own peace, our own wellbeing is important. It truly is. But maybe perhaps not in the conventional line of thinking. Maybe we are assessing our own happiness from the wrong angle. Maybe our own happiness doesn’t depend on any angle at all.
Here’s the truth as I see it. Happiness, peace and all the other positive descriptors for our lives don’t depend on the world around us.
All those things come from within.
You can’t find peace on a mountaintop or from a sunset or an incoming tide. It has you find you, or more importantly you have to understand it has been with you—simply there for the
finding—all along.
Peace is yours for the taking. You can find it at work – even during an unending meeting with your boss. You can find it at the grocery store—even when your cart is creaky and everyone around you is cranky and crabby. Even in the most dire of situations you can have peace. It’s always yours for the taking. It’s always yours for the having.
But before you, me—any of us—can understand this, we have to come to terms with one thing: None of this is about us.
We tend to think it is about us. It’s practically in our DNA. And we certainly have the power to isolate and find our own peace and joy and all the good-feels that go along with that. But here’s the kicker:
We aren’t really supposed to seek out our own happiness. We are supposed to support that in others.
Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.
You see how that sentence doesn’t say anything (anything!) about satisfying your own desires?
It isn’t about you (or me). It’s about us. And when we finally embrace that thought—truly madly, deeply—we achieve not only personal happiness, but something one step above it: peace.
Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Elmhurst Police Department reminds motorists: Put the phone away or pay
Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit is the right call for the state
By Ed Hightower
In highpressure moments, when everything is on the line, leaders must be able to make the right call.
As March Madness takes hold this spring, Illinois lawmakers are encouraged to make the tough call regarding affordable housing.
Growing up in a family of eight children in Southeast Missouri, I knew what it meant to struggle. We didn’t have indoor plumbing until 1966, when my mother moved us to Alton, Ill., in search of a better life. That experience shaped my understanding of the critical need for safe, affordable housing— something too many families in our state still lack today.
leadership requires making the right call, even when it’s unpopular.
The same principle applies to public policy. I urge Illinois lawmakers to support the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit—a bright, innovative solution to our state’s affordable housing crisis.
grant from the state that leveraged existing private investment and was bolstered by federal housing tax credits. However, many other promising affordable housing developments across Illinois remain stalled due to financing gaps. Without renewed investment from Springfield, these shovel-ready affordable housing developments might never break ground, leaving communities without desperately needed housing.
“Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 58 lives in Illinois in 2023. We need everyone’s support in making our roads safer, which includes staying focused behind
The Elmhurst Police Department announced last week it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies during April to step up enforcement efforts across the state in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
the wheel.” said Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean. “We’re excited to support IDOT’s efforts in educating all road users about the importance of putting your phone away, setting your nav-
Throughout my career in education, including decades as a school superintendent in the Metro East, I have advocated for families from all backgrounds. I often made tough decisions to ensure children had access to stable housing and health care—essentials for academic success. I’ve seen firsthand how a safe and affordable home can change a child’s future.
Many may also know me from my time on the basketball court, where I refereed 12 NCAA Final Fours and highprofile international games. Officiating taught me that
I believe this legislation could be a game-changer. It bridges financing gaps, providing the final push developers need to move projects forward. This tax credit is a low-risk investment for taxpayers. Private investors supply the funds upfront, and the state issues credits only after developments are completed and families move in. It’s a fiscally responsible way to create much-needed housing while spurring economic growth. I recognize the profound impact affordable housing has on communities and the complex challenges in securing financing for these developments. This spring, the Sunnybrook Community in Alton will open its doors, offering 40 affordable homes to help sustain Madison County’s growing workforce near St. Louis. Beyond providing much-needed housing, this project has driven millions of dollars in local investment, created high-quality jobs in construction, and strengthened local businesses with up to $4 million in material purchases from area suppliers.
Sunnybrook became a reality thanks to a one-time
The Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit will close those financing gaps by making the critical commitment for developers and investors to give these developments the green light. More than half of the states nationally have adopted credits like Build Illinois Homes to drive affordable housing investment. During these trying times, people need safe, affordable housing and education, health care, and social service support. All work together to lift people and their communities.
I want to commend Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois legislators for prioritizing affordable housing and encourage them to support the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit. This is the right call for working families, communities, and the future of our state. Let’s make the right call and give Illinois families the homes they deserve.
Ed Hightower is a retired educator and college basketball referee who lives in Edwardsville.
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Fun by the Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
CLUES ACROSS
1. Narrow piece of wood
5. African desert
11. Waxy covering on birds’ beaks
12. Sour
16. Infrequent
17. Former AL MVP Vaughn
18. Policemen wear one
19. Out of the question
24. Used to chop
25. Symptoms
26. Not moving
27. Folk singer DiFranco
28. Comedian Armisen
29. Quantitative fact
30. Incline from vertical
31. Scottish musician
33. Rooney and Kate are two
34. Positioned
38. A very short time
39. Tropical American shrubs
40. Yemen capital
43. Spanish municipality
44. Medical professionals
45. Fibrous material
49. Confined condition (abbr.)
50. Without covering
51. “Mad Men” honcho Don
53. Hockey position
54. Taste property
56. Fertile spots in a desert
58. They precede C
59. “Requiem for a Dream” actor Jared
60. Try a criminal case
63. Liberal rights organization
64. Spoke
65. Insect repellent
CLUES DOWN
1. Unshaven facial hair
2. More thin
3. Show up
4. Seethed
5. Ancient Greek city
6. Poisonous plant
7. Hello
8. College sports official
9. Monetary unit of Russia
10. Wings
13. Take too much of a substance
14. A citizen of Uganda
15. Most appealing
20. Atomic #18
21. Global investment bank (abbr.)
22. Jewish calendar month
23. Popular sandwich
27. Swiss river
29. Incorrect letters
30. Popular entree
31. Foot (Latin)
32. A driver’s license is one form
33. Extinct flightless bird
34. Appetizer
35. After battles
36. It neutralizes alkalis
37. Beverage container
38. Partner to “Pa”
40. Gray American rail
41. Salt of acetic acid
42. Canadian province
44. Dish made with lentils
45. Narrative poem of popular origin
46. For each one
47. Come to terms
48. Test
50. More dishonorable
51. Unit of loudness
52. The Ocean State
54. Monetary unit in Mexico
55. Lying down
57. Thus
61. Where LA is located
62. Western State
Democrats argue Republicans waited too long to file latest redistricting lawsuit
Republicans say legislative districts illegally gerrymandered
By Ben Szalinski, Bridgette Fox and UIS Public Affairs Reporting
Two elections have come and gone since the Illinois General Assembly passed new legislative maps, and Democrats’ attorneys argue in a new court filing that Illinois Republicans have lost their opportunity to challenge the maps in court.
A case brought to the Illinois Supreme Court by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, asked the court to reject the current legislative map for its partisan bias and have a special master redraw the districts. But it is not yet known whether the court will take the case.
McCombie, along with four voters, alleged the voting district maps are not “compact,” a requirement of the state constitution, which has led to allegations of gerrymandering in favor of Democrats
While the court hasn’t yet said whether it will hear the case, it did ask both parties to explain whether McCombie and the other plaintiffs filed the
lawsuit in a timely manner, a factor to be considered in deciding whether to take the case.
The Senate Republican caucus is not involved in the case.
A lawsuit from multiple parties challenging the map was rejected in 2021 by a federal three-judge panel, which rejected arguments that the map diluted the voting strength of racial minorities. However, Republicans’ lawyers argue new data from the 2022 and 2024 elections prove the map is the product of partisan gerrymandering.
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office on behalf of the State Board of Elections said in a filing it isn’t taking a position on the complaint’s timeliness. However, the court allowed House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, and Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, to intervene as defendants.
Leading the case for General Assembly Democrats are three well-connected attorneys in Democratic circles, including Mike Kasper. Kasper is a longtime elections lawyer who pre-
viously worked as a top attorney for the Democratic Party of Illinois and was former House Speaker Mike Madigan’s go-to lawyer for political issues.
Kasper, who was described by Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, at a Statehouse news conference last week as “Darth Vader himself, Madigan’s henchman, the prince of darkness,” has successfully defended previous legislative maps against lawsuits.
“To allow plaintiffs to proceed now, mid-decade, with their proposed redistricting challenge would invite political parties to wait until they have a wave election and use their best election results to justify a partisan challenge to the legislative map,” the Democrats’ lawyers said in their filing.
The current state House and Senate maps were passed in 2021 and implemented in 2022 following the 2020 census. Republicans have not gained any seats in the General Assembly since then, keeping them as the minority.
Republicans and supporters
of redistricting reform in Illinois haven’t had much success in court in recent decades.
The Illinois Supreme Court blocked a 2016 citizen-driven referendum attempting to create an independent redistricting commission.
The lead plaintiff in that case was John Hooker, a now-convicted conspirator in the “ComEd Four” case.
Other Republican efforts to throw out the 2011 legislative maps were also rejected by the courts.
Lawyers for Welch and Harmon said in a March 19 filing Republicans should have filed their lawsuit with the Illinois Supreme Court after the maps were enacted in 2021 instead of filing it more than three years later.
“These arguments could have, and should have, been raised years ago. Plaintiffs cannot claim they did not know about the map,” Democrats’ lawyers argued in a written brief.
They cited claims Republican lawmakers made during House debate on the maps in
2021 based on data Republicans shared showing the maps were not compact and drawn for Democrats’ benefit.
McCombie’s lawyers responded that they were following their interpretation of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would require data from two election cycles to show any discriminatory effect caused by gerrymandering.
Her lawyers said Democrats were putting them in a “catch-22” situation, comparing it to a “heads I win, tails you lose” game.
“If a plaintiff brings a gerrymandering challenge right after a map is passed, then Intervenors would argue that the claim should fail on the merits because of insufficient evidence of the map’s effects,” McCombie’s lawyers wrote “And if a plaintiff waits to collect evidence of the map’s effects, Intervenors would argue that the claim should fail procedurally.”
Republicans’ lawyers argued that the 2024 election was the last time the district map was used, meaning there’s a recent
“injury” to voters and Republicans, which could also satisfy timeliness requirements. They also cite a common law doctrine which says the government generally isn’t subject to statutes of limitations.
Democrats also argued any redistricting the court might order would interfere with the Senate’s staggered terms. Illinois senators have terms of either two or four years so the entire body is not up for reelection at the same time.
Democrats’ lawyers argued senators elected in 2024 could have the four-year term they were elected to wrongfully reduced.
McCombie’s lawyers rejected that idea citing case law in which redistricting still allowed representatives to finish out the term for which they were elected, and that a mapmaker could separately be directed to not unseat any senators when redrawing districts. McCombie has requested oral arguments for the suit, but the court has yet to say what the next steps will be in the case.
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. Sciatica can affect anyone - including superfit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne.
MYTH: Stop exercising and get several weeks of bed rest to overcome sciatica.
FACT: Staying active can help to relieve sciatic pain and prevent the pain getting worse. Staying inactive in bed could be the worst advice - based on a recent study in the Netherlands.
MYTH: Sciatica requires surgery.
FACT: NO! There’s been a huge breakthrough in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain. It’s a new procedure called Non-Surgical ReConstructive Spinal Care. The excellent results from this treatment have been published in major medical journals. Success rates are up to 88%.
MYTH: “There’s nothing anyone can really do. I’m just stuck with this for the rest of my life.”
FACT: With the correct treatment from a healthcare professional who specialises in sciatica, you can find relief from the core cause - and the symptoms.
MYTH: Getting Sciatica properly diagnosed is expensive.
FACT: Not true. We are currently offering an initial consultation right here in Elmhurst for Just $79.
We have helped over 2,637 patients find relief from agonising back pain and sciatica. We are one of the first places to use Non-Surgical Re-
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This procedure does not require a hospital stay. The focus is on finding - and correcting - the original cause of the back pain and sciatica.
According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.”
Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe, and easy, most patients report an almost immediate relief from their back pain.
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St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church
547 N. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-2435
Lent and Easter Services at 7 p.m.
Sunday Worship at 10:15 am Sunday School & Bible Study 9 am Ladies Bible Fellowship Mondays at 6:30 pm
“The Crucial Hours”
Midweek Lenten Services Wednesdays at 7 pm Saturday, April 26, Game Night at 4 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
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Third Lenten Service
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March 16, 2022
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Fourth Lenten Service
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Adoration: Parish Center Eucharist Chapel 24/7
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SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
March 30, 2022
SATURDAY: 5:00 PM (VIGIL MASS) 7:00 PM (ESPAÑOL)
Rev. Tom Nicholson “They Bound Him” Resurrection, Aurora John 18:12
SUNDAY: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Sixth Lenten Service April 6, 2022
MONDAY - FRIDAY & FIRST SATURDAY: 8:30 AM FRIDAYS OF LENT: RECONCILIATION 5:30 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS 6:00 PM SIMPLE SUPPER 6:30 PM VIA CRUCIS 7:00 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ( ENGLISH & ESPAÑOL)
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Maundy Thursday Communion 7 p.m., April 14
Good Friday Tenebrae 7 p.m., April 15
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Easter Festival 10:15 a.m., April 17
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s spring event lineup
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has announced its signature events scheduled through May.
Guests of all ages are invited to connect with wildlife and nature while creating new memories at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, especially during a fun-filled weekend at the first-ever Spring Fest this April.
The annual first sign of spring at Brookfield Zoo Chicago was seen on March 10, when the herd of reticulated giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) stretched their legs outside at Habitat Africa. The Savannah. Just as Chicagoans embrace the sunshine, guests can also expect to see more animals exploring their outdoor habitats in the warm weather ahead.
The Zoo’s expanded weekend hours are now in effect for the spring. Brookfield Zoo Chicago will be open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Zoo will then observe summer hours beginning on May 24, when it is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until Sept. 1.
Spring Fest on April 12-13
Brookfield Zoo Chicago celebrates Earth Month and the arrival of spring on April 12 and 13 with a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend. This first-ever event offers an incredible lineup of live performances, an art fair featuring nature-inspired crafts and goods from local artists, colorful crafts for kids, a birding tour and the official launch of the Zoo’s new partnership with The Original Rainbow Cone®.
Each day will also include 10 Zoo Chats, offering guests exclusive insights into the animals that call the Zoo home.
Brunch with the Bunny April 19-20
Guests can hop on over to the Discovery Center at Brookfield Zoo Chicago for Brunch with the Bunny. Brunch with the Bunny includes access to explore the Zoo grounds coupled with an egg-cellent buffet, colorful creations for kids to craft and more. Reservations must be made in advance for 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings on April 19-20.
Whirl Gala April 26
Let the wild whirl rumpus start, as the 44th annual blacktie gala returns to the Hilton Chicago. This premier fundraising event is held by the Board of Trustees and Women’s Board of Brookfield Zoo Chicago. This year’s event will be wilder than ever, as more than 500 of Chicago’s corporate and philanthropic community leaders will join the Zoo to raise critical funds for supporting and uplifting the Zoo’s mission to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature.
Partnerships
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Pollinators
May 3
The National Start Seeing Monarchs Day celebration returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago as part of the Zoo’s annual commitment to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) North American Monarch Program. Held in partnership with key local leading organizations in the protection for Monarch butterflies, this annual celebration raises awareness by offering community
Are you a Roman Catholic? 7 Hours of Confession
When was the last time you received Reconciliation? Was it recently? In the past year?
The priests of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness of Sin!
Saturday, April 5th from 8am until 3pm
There will be select times when the Sacrament will be offered in Polish and Spanish.
members an opportunity to learn about monarchs through keynote speakers and handson activities.
Guests can again discover some of nature’s most colorful creatures while visiting the Zoo’s seasonal Butterflies! habitat, which is expected to open Memorial Day Weekend.
Zoo Uncorked on May 10
Brookfield Zoo Chicago launched a new after-hours event series for guests ages 21 and over, beginning with Flocktails & Feathers on May 10. This three-part series offers an immersive experience with elevated flights and bites, paired with animal chats and live music throughout the evening. Guests will receive a passport to explore themed cocktails and mocktails inspired by the animal world. A special three-event package will be available when tickets go on sale, offering access to this May event plus Tequila & Tails on June 14 and Wines & Vines on Aug. 23.
Mother’s Day Brunch May 11
Guests can celebrate mothers and mother-figures in their life at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, where the beauty of nature meets the joy of family. Mother’s Day Brunch includes a
gourmet brunch buffet featuring a blend of both savory and sweet bites, live music, bottomless mimosas for guests ages 21 and over, a special Mother’s Day gift and access to explore the Zoo grounds. Reservations must be made in advance for 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon seatings on May 11 at the Discovery Center.
Zoo Adventure
Passport programs throughout the year
ZAP! offers multi-generational learning opportunities that foster connections between participants, wildlife and nature through convenient and accessible programming. Community members can learn from science and conservation leaders through virtual programs, like the Women’s History Month virtual series every Wednesday evening in March, or by joining the Zoo’s activations throughout the Chicagoland community—including Chicago’s South Side, Cicero, Pilsen and more.
Wild Connections
Guests can experience a special connection with some of their favorite animals through the Zoo’s Wild Connections. These up-close encounters offer guests behindthe-scenes access to learn
Elmhurst Public Library programs
Friday, April 4
2-4 p.m.
Friday Features: “Babe”
Enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/ Friday.
No registration required.
Saturday, April 5
10 a.m.-noon
Canasta: Open Play
Join us for a friendly game of Canasta every week. Prior experience is required.
Live in-person. No registration required.
Monday, April 7
10 a.m.-noon
Scrabble
Play a friendly game of Scrabble. All skills levels welcome.
No registration required.
Tuesday, April 8
Noon-2 p.m. In Stitches
Needleworkers
Knitters, crocheters, and needleworkers of all skill levels: Bring a project, share knowledge with others, and have fun!
No registration required.
about animal care and conservation while visiting the Zoo.
This includes the return of the flamingo feeding adventure in April and the feed a giraffe experience in May plus penguin encounters, penguin feeding adventure, rainforest aviary feeding adventure and shark feeding adventure. While age restrictions apply for these experiences, the Hamill Family Play Zoo & Wild Encounters offer free, up-close encounters with a variety of Animal Ambassadors for guests of all ages on a daily basis.
More fun to come
Tuesday, April 8
3-4:30 p.m. Intro to Microsoft Office
Get a brief introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Registration with an Elmhurst Public Library card required.
Tuesday, April 8
7-8 p.m. Rainy Day Enrichment for Pets
Are your pets bouncing off the walls? DuPage County Animal Services provides tips and fun game ideas for when your whole family is suffering from cabin fever.
Live in-person and on Zoom. Registration required.
Wednesday, April 9
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
American mahjong: open play
Gather every Wednesday for American mahjong, a game of skill, strategy, calculation, and a certain amount of chance.
Live in-person. No registration required.
This spring schedule of events will be complemented by a full lineup of summer and winter fun—including the return of the popular Ferris Wheel and the Roaring Nights concert series! Guests will again have an opportunity to enjoy soaring sights over Brookfield Zoo Chicago this summer, with a new wheelchair-accessible gondola. More information, including the Ferris Wheel’s expected opening day, will be available at brookfieldzoo.org/visit. To save the date for guest-favorite events, a preview of additional events ahead is available at brookfieldzoo.org/events —with more to come. The best way to stay in the know of what’s new at the Zoo and receive exclusive invites is through a Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership. More information is available at brookfieldzoo.org/membership.
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igation before your trip begins and driving distraction-free.”
“It has become all too common to see people driving down the road while looking at their phones,” said McLean. “People know texting and driving is both dangerous and illegal, but they do it anyway, putting themselves and others at risk. During April, you will see increased law enforcement efforts as officers stop and ticket anyone who violates distracted driving and other Illinois motor vehicle laws.”
In Illinois, using your phone in anything other than hands-free mode is not only dangerous, but also illegal. Put the phone away or pay.
The state’s distracted driving campaign is funded by federal traffic safety grants administered by IDOT.
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No. 2 York boys water polo records wins over three state-ranked teams
Allen scores 8 goals in season-opening win against OPRF
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The York boys water polo team opened the 2025 spring season in impressive form with wins in six of its first nine contests, which included wins against multiple state-ranked teams. In addition to beating Oak Park-River Forest (20-2), Morton (same 20-2 score) and Hinsdale Central (19-4), the Dukes downed New Trier 108, a team ranked No. 3 in the state according to the Ill Polo. com website (www.illpolo. com).
York also defeated state No.5 Stevenson 12-11 in overtime and state No. 4 Chicago Whitney Young 16-3 as part of its own York invitational. York also dropped a 16-10 decision to state No. 1 Naperville North and an 11-
10 overtime game to St. Louis (Missouri) University High in the York invitational. The Dukes lost again to Naperville North 16-9 in the third-place game in their home invitational. The Dukes were off to a 3-0 start in West Suburban Conference action. York was ranked No. 2 in the state as of the March 24 poll, sitting only behind Naperville North. On a national level, according to the MaxPreps. com website, York is ranked No. 10 in the country for the spring water polo season while Naperville North is No. 2, Whitney Young is fourth and New Trier is No. 7. The national rankings are loaded with South Florida and Illinois teams. California plays its high school water polo season in the fall. York is coming
off a 2024 season where it went 25-8 and took second in the West Suburban with a 3-1 record. The Dukes won a sectional title and advanced to the state quarterfinals where they lost 9-8 to Stevenson.
The Dukes, under 14th-year head coach Brian Drumm, have no shortage of returning players from that state team. Senior attacker Tim Jensen is back after recording 77 goals, 61 assists (led team), 62 steals and a team-best 43 drawn ejections. Also back are sophomore attacker Ethan Allen (47 steals, 37 goals, 34 assists), sophomore utility player Teddy Kamenica (31 goals, 43 assists, 30 steals) and senior attacker Henry Nelson (18 goals, 39 steals, 22 assists). Key newcomers to the group include freshman
attacker Evan Larson-Behal and sophomore attacker Ian Morgan. Jensen, committed to play at the University of Redlands (California, defending NCAA Division III champions) is a returning all-state and first-team all-sectional selection, while Allen was a first-team all-sectional pick.
Goalie Aaron Rivera, Drumm noted, has a roster spot at Chapman University in Orange, California. Chapman was the Division III runner up last season, losing to Redlands in the national title game.
“Aaron Rivera could have started on most teams in the state last year, but was behind a senior goalie,” Drumm pointed out. “It’s finally his turn and he’s been ready for a couple years now. We’re
excited about him.” Drumm also has been impressed with Nelson’s development. “Henry has always had an incredible shot,” he said. “We’re planning on putting him in a lot of positions where he can highlight his arm.”
Looking at this year ’s squad, Drumm said it’s the fastest York’s ever been as a team, “so we’ll rely on a lot of movement,” he said. “We also have a number of players who can play multiple positions, which will allow us to switch up our systems, depending on matchups this season.”
York has four sophomores and a freshman playing on the varsity, “mixed with some great senior leadership,” Drumm said. “So far, it’s been a really nice combination.”
Drumm said he has a team
that loves the sport and has a “great dynamic in and out of the water,” he noted. “We might have a young roster, but they have played with each other for a very long time, and any chance they get, they’re hopping in the water.”
Drumm noted Lyons Township is a team to watch out for in the West Suburban Conference. “The main competition for us will be Lyons. They are the current conference and state champions,” Drumm said. “We played them incredibly tough last year, falling in sudden victory overtime. The boys are excited to line up with them again this year.” In the 20-2 win over Oak Park-River Forest at York, Allen led the Dukes with eight goals. Jensen and Nelson each had four goals.
York girls badminton team takes second place
The York girls badminton team recently took second at the 16-team Hinsdale South invitational. Senior Mia Koenigsberger
seven York positions to place in the event.
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Dukes beat Broncos
York High School’s softball team raised its season record to 4-1 with last week’s 9-8 victory over Montini Catholic. The March 27 contest was scheduled to take place at Montini in Lombard, but was moved to the Dukes’ home field at Bryan Middle School. York, which played the game as the visiting team, trailed Montini 8-6 after four innings. The Dukes scored one run in the top of the fifth inning to cut the Broncos’ lead to 8-7. York junior Lilly Burda (No. 1 - above left) delivered a two-run single with two outs in the top of the sixth inning to give her team a 9-8 lead. York
junior Maggie Demopoulos (No. 3 above middle), who reached base with a double, is pictured while scoring the tie-breaking run after Burda’s single. Junior pitcher Sophia Lanciloti (No. 2 - above right) pitched three and two-third scoreless innings in relief to earn the win for the Dukes. Lanciloti, who retired the side in order in the bottom of the seventh inning to end the game, allowed three hits and didn’t give up any walks against Montini. She recorded three strikeouts. York is scheduled to play six games at this week’s tournament in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Timothy Christian boys tennis team looks to continue winning ways
Trojans return numerous players from sectional-title team, including 2-time
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
While the Timothy Christian boys tennis team lost some key players from last year’s conference and sectional titlist, coach Rick McLean’s 2025 roster is far from being bereft of talent. Timo-
U12 baseball action
Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12 baseball game.
thy did graduate state qualifiers Elliot Mathew (Wheaton College), Hendrick DeVries (Calvin College) and Andrew Ausmus (University of Illinois) from a team that went 24-3 (13-1 in dual meets), won the Chicagoland Christian Conference title and the
Class 1A Wheaton St. Francis sectional title, while also winning quad titles at Hinsdale South, Eisenhower and Fenton, but still returns many promising players.
McLean has high hopes for freshman Hudson Tseng, who likely will play No. 1 singles this season.
Junior Elliot Tandy also was a state qualifier last year. He went 28-8 playing second doubles. Also back are seniors Luke Tuchscherer (No. 1 singles in 2024), Timo Kacian (No. 2 singles in 2024), Tong Yang (No. 4 doubles in 2024) and Phillip Wojciuk (No. 4 doubles in 2024), along with junior Mattox Prietauer (No. 4 doubles in 2024).
“Hudson is an excellent tennis player and great addition to our team,” he said. “Hudson will provide strength playing No. 1 singles and brings an excellent junior tennis background to our team.”
Other key newcomers include junior Luke McCauley, sophomore Daniel Alcendra and freshmen Merritt Stolzenbach, Evan Styczen and Michael Grandolfo. Timothy graduated nine seniors and
state qualifier Tandy
returns six players from last year’s team. The three graduated state qualifiers racked up 76 wins last season. Tandy is now a two-time state qualifier. McLean pointed out Tuchscherer and Kacian have three years of successful high school tennis experience. He also anticipates greater playing time and ongoing improvement for Yang, Wojciuk and Prietauer.
In addition to Tseng, McLean also is thrilled about the additions of Stolzenbach, Styczen, Alcendra, McCauley and Grandolfo. “I am delighted to have six new players join our
team and provide additional roster depth and growth this year and going forward,” the coach said. “We are rebuilding with learnings and having fun. That along with individual and team growth will drive our success during this spring season.”
In terms of the Chicagoland Christian Conference, McLean said Timothy in this rebuilding year will be challenged by the likes of Nazareth Academy and Woodstock Marian Central Catholic. “Those are always close matches,” he said.
York girls soccer team defeats Downers Grove South
Dukes looking to repeat 2024 success; Lewandowski headed to Carroll University
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
Jillian Booth
York Girls Track and Field
Barr was the recipient of the 2019-2020 York Val Cothern junior female athlete of the year award. Barr went over the 1,000-career kill threshold last fall for the Dukes girls volleyball team and still has a season to add to that total.
At the recent Under Armour Illinois Indoor Championships in Chicago, Booth, a sophomore, won the 60-meter dash title. Booth ran a 7.70 in the finals, ahead of the second-place time of 7.72 (Maliyah Miller of St. Ignatius) and third-place time of 7.78 (Cassidy Willis of Belleville East). Booth improved on her 7.77 time from the preliminaries. Booth was one of four York girls to place in the top six, joining Morgan Navarre (sixth in the 400), Sophia Galiano-Sanchez (third in the 800) and Abigail Pointon (sixth in the triple jump).
The York girls soccer team wasted little time in racking up some early season victories. The Dukes were 2-1-1 through their first four contests. York recorded wins against Chicago Amundsen (3-0) and Downers Grove South (3-1), while tying Chicago Jones (2-2) and losing their West Suburban Conference Silver Division opener to Oak Park-River Forest. OPRF won in a shootout 3-2 after the game was tied 1-1. York went 18-1-2 last season and won the WSC Silver Division title with a 6-0 record — the Dukes’ fourth league title and first since 2011. York also won a Class 3A regional
title, beating Downers Grove South 4-1 and advanced to a Class 3A sectional championship game (2-0 loss to Lyons Township).
Key players back from that team include senior all-sectional goalie Ava Lewandowski, who allowed only nine goals in 17 games, while recording 13 shutouts last season. Lewandowski is headed to Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin to continue her academic and soccer careers. Junior forward Maggie Quinn had six goals and five assists last season and now has 11 goals and 14 assists in her varsity career. Junior midfielder Andriana Soupos had one goal and one assist last season and has four
goals and three assists for her career.
Key newcomers to the squad include sophomore defender-midfielder Lizzy Buranacanchana, sophomore defender Eveyln Messaca and sophomore forward Madison Schaefer. “This year, we look forward to building on the successes of our defense from last season,” eighth-year Dukes coach Stevan Dobric said. “During last season, we only allowed nine goals and had 15 shutouts against all our opponents.”
Two more names to keep an eye on for the Dukes include junior forward Jordan Ebner (5 goals, 3 assists last season) and sophomore midfielder Cate Carter (4 goals, 2
assists as a freshman playing mostly center back). As followers of the team will recall, Carter had the game-winning penalty kick against Lyons Township to win the conference title. “Jordan is an attacking threat who can challenge any defender,” Dobric said. “Cate played defense for us last year but will move up into more of a midfield role this season.”
Dobric said the WSC Silver again will be challenging. “We hope to be competitive this year again in conference,” he said. “Winning the whole thing is always the goal, but every team will be working hard to achieve it. Everyone
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York’s Booth wins Illinois Indoor Championships 60-meter dash title
Timothy Christian softball team off to 3-0 start; York boys volleyball 6-2 in early going
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The York girls track and field team had a number of notable showings at the recent Under Armour Illinois Indoor Championships held at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center at Gately Park in Chicago and hosted by Chicago Lane Tech. Most notably, York sophomore Jillian Booth won the 60-meter dash title. Booth ran a 7.70 time. Booth bested Chicago St. Ignatius junior Maliyah Miller’s 7.72
second-place time and Belleville East sophomore Cassidy Willis’ third-place time of 7.78 to win it. Booth and Miller each ran 7.77s in prelims and Willis was right with them at 7.81.
York senior Nora Peiffle was 14th in the 60 dash with a time of 8.02 Junior Morgan Navarre finished 19th in the 200 run with a time of 26.33 and then took sixth in the 400 with a time of 58.35. Senior Adell Weseloh was 29th in the 400 with a time of 1:03.37.
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Chloe Brandt, an IC junior, ran the anchor leg of the 3,200-meter relay. The Lady Knights were one of eight teams to earn medals in the event on Friday night, while competing in the Class 1A Division of the relay.
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Sophomore Sophia Galiano-Sanchez placed third in the 800 with a time of 2:16.14, while senior Sofia Stoddard was 29th in the 800 at 2:32.21.
Sophomore Stella Rosso was 20th in the 1,600 run with a time of 5:19.72. Stoddard took 12th in the 3,200 run with a time of 11:33.66. York finished ninth in the 800 relay with a time of 1:46.68, while the 1,600 relay team was 10th with a time of 4:11.66.
Sophomore Abigail Pointon also had a strong showing
Immaculate Conception sophomore Kathryn Anderson runs her leg of the 3,200-meter relay. She helped IC team take seventh at the Illinois Top Times Meet at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. The Lady Knights ran the race in 10 minutes, 22.85 seconds.
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in the meet, finishing sixth in the triple jump with a mark of 33-9 1/2.
Timothy Christian softball
The Timothy Christian softball team was off to a 3-0 start in the early spring, which included a 2-0 mark in Chicagoland Christian Conference play. A trio of Trojans were leading the way at the plate, all hitting .600 and above. Sophia Mook was leading the team in hitting with a .667 batting average, while Lauren Kottke was at .625 and Chloe Granger was hitting .600. “Sophia and Chloe have been amazing on the field and at the plate,” Timothy coach Lindsay Slovey said. “They have impressive batting averages and have been amazing in the field.”
Slovey noted the team
also has benefitted from the strong out-of-the-gates pitching from Maci Woerner and Grace Hoffman. “Maci and Grace have been off to a great start, sharing time in the circle,” she said. “It’s been a fun start to our season.”
York boys bolleyball
The York boys volleyball team was off to a 6-2 start through eight matches. The Dukes started the season in
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the local area with a 2-1 mark with a 2-0 win over Geneva, a three-set loss to Lake Park and a three-set win over Timothy Christian. York then headed south to the Belleville East tournament where it went 4-1. The Dukes scored wins over Collinsville (2-0), Father McGivney Catholic (2-0), Saxony Lutheran (2-0) and Parkway South (20) before losing to host Belleville East in two sets.
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in the West Suburban Silver conference is a solid opponent and everyone needs to show up for every match.”
So far, Dobric likes what he sees from his group. “They have a ton of positive energy,” he said.
“They love to make jokes and have fun with each other.
When it is time to work, they work hard and focus on what needs to be accomplished. That combination of working hard and having fun together usually leads to good things in a season. I am super positive and optimistic about what this group has to over on the pitch.”
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ELMHURST CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday April 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an Annexation Ordinance and Annexation Agreement for the following properties:
0S551 Kendall Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126-5205 (06-13-305-015); 0S561 Kendall Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126-5205 (06-13-305-006); 0S571 Kendall Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126-5205 (06-13-305-007);
And adjacent right-of-way.
Following are legal descriptions of the subject properties:
THAT PART OF LOTS 112 AND 113 LYING SOUTH OF A LINE DRAWN BETWEEN A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 112 THAT IS 95.6 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 112 AND A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 113 THAT IS 101.69 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 113, IN FRED’K H. BARTLETTS’S COUNTRY FARM ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1938, AS DOCUMENT 395760, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
TOGETHER WITH: LOTS 1 AND 2 OF HARVARD
STREET RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 121, 122 AND 123 IN FREDERICK H. BARTLETT’S COUNTRY FARM ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 17, 1964 AS DOCUMENT R64-29887, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
ALSO
THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 112 THAT IS 95.6 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 112, THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KENDALL AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 16 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 303.89 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HARVARD STREET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST, 68.24 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 IN HARVARD STREET RESUBDIVISION AND THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID KENDALL AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 321.24 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Palm, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, call 630-530-3770 or email HR@elmhurst.org within a reasonable time before the meeting. Please provide as much notice as possible for sign language interpreting requests.
Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 3, 2025) 469944
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STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN RE THE ESTATE OF Vincent J. Crowley DECEASED
2025PR000040
CASE NUMBER PUBLICATION NOTICE AND/OR CLAIMS NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of Vincent J. Crowley whose address was 108 West Leslie Lane, Villa Park, IL 60181. Letters of Office were issued on January 29, 2025 to Elizabeth M. Crowley and Vincent S. Crowley, 1133 Cambria S, Lombard, IL 60148, 21W456 Acorn, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, Independent Executor, whose attorney is William A. Deitch.
NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES
Notice is hereby given to any known and unknown creditors and known and unknown heirs, who are heirs or legatees in this cause. The estate Will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.
Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CANDICE ADAMS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before September 20, 2025 any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within 10 days after it has been filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. William A. Deitch
DuPage Attorney Number: 27841
Attorney for: Elizabeth M. Crowley and Vincent S. Crowley 1776 S. Naperville Road Suite 105A Wheaton, IL 60189 (630) 871-8778
Email: Bill@TEPLG.com
(Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 20, 27, April 3, 2025) 469340
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the York Township, DuPage County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, and ending March 31, 2026, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at York Township, 1502 S. Meyers Rd, Lombard from and after April 14, 2025.
Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 7:30 P.M. on May 13, 2025, at York Township 1502 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held on May 13, 2025, immediately following public hearing.
Dated this 1st day of April 2025
Anthony Cuzzone York Township Clerk
(Published in the Elmhurst Independent, Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review and the Lombardian April 3, 2025)
