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Elmhurst Panhellenic Foundation grants scholarships

The Elmhurst Panhellenic Foundation recently granted college scholarships totaling $10,000 to six Elmhurst women.

Funds for the scholarships were raised at the “An Eerie-sistable Evening” fundraiser. The foundation’s 2025 scholarships were granted at an April 10 reception. Three of this year’s scholarship recipients—Libby Barron, Maddy Brooks and Olivia Glod—attend York High School. Three other recipients—Sami Drye, Melanie Garcia and Saniya Hobson—attend Timothy Christian High School. One photo shows (above left, left to right) Glod, Barron and Hobson. Brooks (bottom right), Garcia (top right) and Drye (above middle) are pictured individually. The Elmhurst Panhellenic Foundation grants higher education scholarships to local Elmhurst women based upon financial need, academic excellence, extracurricular participation, merit and service. Since it was organized in 1931, the foundation has awarded more than $460,000 in scholarships. For more information about the foundation, visit its website at elmhurstpanhellenic.com.

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New performance space a welcome addition to historical society

By Jane Charmelo

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In a little over a month, the Elmhurst Historical Society (EHS) will celebrate the opening of its new “band shell,” but talk to EHS Executive Director Dave Oberg, and he states it will really be more than a place to attend music concerts.

“I call this a ‘public performance space,’ ” he emphasized, saying that the site will become available for not only music concerts, but for family-friendly events like storytelling, dramatic presentations and “Museum Maker Mondays,” among other events.

Oberg further envisions that it will be “a significant staging point for summer camp … a nice activity station.”

Located on the east lawn of the 1.37-acre campus, the EHS broke ground last October on the new performance center. The EHS, in 2021, had applied for an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Public Museum Capital Grant, “to help make this happen,” in part because the society was ramping up larger programs, the director outlined.

For example, he said, the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation—the fundraising arm of

the EHS—would hold its annual beer fest on the campus, “and that has grown significantly over the years.”

“We recognized we needed a better staging ground,” Oberg added. “We knew this would be a ‘capacity builder.’”

With the COVID-19 pandemic driving up costs, after the $695,500 grant was awarded in 2022, the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation “helped us raise $60,000,” he related, praising that “These guys are the wind beneath my wings.”

Oberg also credited the City of Elmhurst for their involvement, saying, “These guys have been really terrific,” and combined with the Elmhurst

Heritage Foundation, EHS staff and the architects, “Everybody worked to make this happen.”

Oberg said that during events, he can convert a portion of the east parking lot into “flex space.” He added that there is an easily accessible parking garage nearby at 120 W. Adelaide.

He believes the new public performance space will benefit the whole community, and it will give the EHS “a better idea of what people enjoy …

It’s going to be a great amenity overall.”

Calling it a “mini-Ravinia,” Oberg said it “really creates a sense of place.”

“You really feel like you’re on this campus,” he added.

Schedule of events ⦁ Friday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.: Inaugural Elmhurst History Museum Concert Celebrate the opening of the public performance space and the 50th anniversary of the museum of the Glos Mansion home. Guests are invited to enjoy a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from the Elmhurst History Museum team, followed by a performance by musicians from the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. ⦁ Sunday, June 22, 2 p.m.: Jim Gill Kids Concert

Presented by musician and child development specialist Jim Gill, the concert will offer more than a performance; Jim provides an opportunity for children, parents, grandparents and caregivers to experience the joy of music play together. ⦁ Sunday, July 13, 1-4 p.m.: Family Farm Fest featuring Bourbon Aristocracy Everyone is invited to attend this family-friendly visit back in time to the early days of Elmhurst this summer. Attendees can enjoy live music from Bluegrass band Bourbon

Aristocracy; meet chickens, goats and llamas at the petting zoo; touch a historic tractor; learn about harvesting honey from a beekeeper; try out old fashioned farm chores; and more. ⦁ Fourth Fridays Summer Concert Series Enjoy the first summer concert series. From June to September, guests can experience an eclectic lineup of concerts on the fourth Friday of each month. Free to attend. Chairs, blankets, coolers welcome.

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Last October, the Elmhurst Historical Society broke ground on a new outdoor public performance space that includes a band shell, and thanks to a state grant and fundraising from the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, the museum will be ready to welcome guests on June 6, to celebrate the grand opening and also the 50th anniversary of the Glos Mansion house. Pictured above at the groundbreaking are (left to right) George Szczepaniak, Elmhurst Heritage Foundation president; Scott Levin, mayor of Elmhurst; Dave Oberg, Elmhurst History Museum executive director; and Jess Wandersee, Elmhurst History Museum curator of Education and Public Programs.

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UCCA to host Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause event on May 15

United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) will host the eighth annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience, on Thursday, May 15, from 6-10 p.m. at Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave. “This year, our efforts continue to grow as the demand for support continues to grow with unprecedented numbers.

We have seen a sustained need from District 205 families, underscoring the importance

of our community’s support in addressing hunger and providing essential services,” said Shari Haug, UCCA president.

The evening will showcase food, wine, and beer tastings from 15 Elmhurst businesses.

Proceeds from the Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause will benefit UCCA, an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that fights hunger by providing food, referrals, and services to Elmhurst District 205’s most financially disad-

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Taste of the Town Committee member Geri Sorrentino (left) meets with Gia Imran (right) of GIA MIA and Ella’s Italian Pub to discuss plans for its upcoming benefit, Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, which will take place on Thursday, May 15, at Wilder Mansion.

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Tickets are $75 per person in advance, and $80 after Thursday, May 8, or at the door. Visit ucca-elmhurst.org to purchase tickets online or send payment to UCCA, P.O. Box 324, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

Participating restaurants include: Bottle Theory, Café Liberty, Ella’s Italian Pub, Firewater BBQ, Fitz’s Pub, Francesca’s Amici, GIA MIA, Kilwins Elmhurst, Lezza Spumoni & Desserts, Modern Plate, Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats, Primos Locos, Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Rough Edges Confectionery, and Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique.

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Elmhurst resident named Montini’s 2025 prom queen

Montini Catholic High School held its 2025 prom on Friday, April 25, at Bolingbrook Country Club.

The theme of this year’s event was “The Roaring 2020s.” Montini’s prom court included 10 seniors— five boys and five girls. The prom king and queen were announced during Friday’s celebration. The school’s 2025 prom king and queen, are Collins Whitfield (left) and Autumn Schumerth (right).

Schumerth is an Elmhurst resident.

Elmhurst American Legion Post members hold election Pulia wins another term as post commander

Incumbent Elmhurst American Legion Post Commander Eric Pulia was re-elected to a second term on Tuesday, April 22.

In a very close election, Pulia won re-election by a threevote margin, with the final tally being 40-37.

“It was a packed house, I have never seen that many members come out to a meeting; it would be great if we could always get that many people out to every meeting” Pulia said. His opponent was long-time past Post Commander John Scudder, who served prior to Pulia taking the post commander position last September. In the previous year’s election, a total of 57 members voted. This year, 77 members voted.

“For nothing else, it is nice to see people getting engaged with the organization again based on the increased turn-

out” Pulia said. “I pledge to work with anyone who wants to better this organization, including those who didn’t support me in this election.”

The post’s members also re-elected longtime Finance Officer Al Bertolani and Junior Vice Commander Matt Aldinger to their respective positions, and welcomed longtime

volunteer Tom Augustyn to the Senior Vice Commander position. At the conclusion of last week’s vote, Zachery DeRose was appointed to serve as the new Sergeant at Arms, and retired Navy Commander Mike Kerley of Elmhurst was appointed to be the new Post Adjutant. The new terms begin in September of this year.

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Elmhurst American Legion Post Commander Eric Pulia was re-elected to a second term last week. Pulia edged past Post Commander John Scudder 40-37 in the election of April 22. One photo (above) shows Pulia (right) with his maternal grandfather—United States Navy Korean War veteran Gerald Murrin (left). Another photo (left) shows Pulia (right) with Post Junior Vice Commander Matthew Aldinger (left).

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District 205 Board meeting summary

By Chris Fox

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The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on April 24 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting.

Board recognizes York teacher The meeting’s spotlight and recognition segment noted York teacher Kristen Bartholomew, who was chosen

by District 205 as its 2024 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year. Bartholomew is a fulltime teacher in York’s business department. The complimentary comments about Bartholomew related that she works to make sure York’s teachers and students have their devices ready for the school year.

York student journalist wins state award The spotlight and recognition segment also honored York senior Kate Brody, who was recently named the Illinois Journalist of the Year by the Illinois Journalism Education Association (IJEA).

That distinction is the highest honor awarded to a high school journalist in the state.

Brody, the editor-in-chief of the school’s student newsletter, “This is York,” is the 36th student in Illinois history, and the first from York, to receive the award.

The board’s proclamation honoring Brody referred to her exceptional reporting, writing and leadership, “setting a high standard for student journalism through her compelling storytelling and powerful blend of writing and photography.”

Brody will represent Illinois in the National High School Journalist of the Year competition hosted by the Journalism Education Association (JEA).

York art students chosen to take part in exhibition The students honored during the April 22 meeting’s spotlight and recognition segment included the 12 York students who were selected to participate in the 12th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE), the state’s premier recognition program for high school visual artists.

The exhibition showcases the creations of student artists from more than 125 Illinois high schools.

The York students artists who were selected to participate in the exhibition included: Bradley Crisanto,

Deaghan Connell, Evie Exiner, Madeline Hsieh, Avery Jacobsthal, Delilah Kamins, Allison Kocinski, Louis Krzak, Devin Makinney, Jack McComb, Alena Ongkiko and Connor Thibos.

lic-participation segment.

The speaker, who is a District 205 parent and an elementary school teacher in another district, said she was advocating for smaller class sizes for second-graders at Edison Elementary School. She said EdPrincipal of Fischer ison has two sections of secElementary School ond grade; one section has 26 highlights progress students, while the other has Dr. Efraín Martinez, the 27. The speaker said children principal of Conrad Fischer at that grade level deserve Elementary School, gave a smaller class sizes. brief presentation during the spotlight and recognition seg- Board approves ment. agreement with district’s Martinez spoke about PSRP employees progress at the school since Board members voted he became its principal nearly unanimously during the meettwo years ago. ing to approve the district’s new three-year collective District parent calls for bargaining agreement with its smaller class sizes for paraprofessional and school Edison second-graders related personnel (PSRP) emThere was one speaker ployees. The previous deal during the meeting’s pub- was set to expire this summer.

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Obituary TRAVIS CLIFTON CALVERT, JR., 78 Travis Clifton Calvert, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Born on February 9, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Travis was a devoted husband, proud father, and a friend to everyone he met. He is survived by his beloved wife, Claudia; his daughter, Lauren, and her husband, Jeremy; and his son, Cliff, with whom he shared an

The new three-year deal runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. The district’s PSRP employees include educational assistants, office staff, paraprofessionals, and all non-certified employees. The union for the district’s PSRP employees ratified the new agreement the week prior to the April 22 board meeting.

District 205 Board President Athena Arvanitis noted that the district’s PSRP employees are an integral part of the daily functioning in all of the district’s school buildings.

After voting to approve the new collective bargaining agreement, board members voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding with the union representing the district’s PSRP employees.

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especially close bond. Nothing brought him more pride than the accomplishments of his children and the strength, compassion, and dedication of his wife. He is also survived by siblings David, Kathy, and Dawn, sisters-in-law Mary and Chris, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Travis never met a stranger—he had a gift for conversation and a warm, friendly nature that made everyone feel welcome, whether they were family, friends, or just someone standing next to him in line. He was also a lifelong jokester, always armed with a joke or pun to make his family laugh. He loved spend-

ing time with Cliff, and their many spontaneous adventures—fishing trips, car rides, or simple errands—became treasured memories. They were truly best friends.

Travis was especially proud of earning his college degree later in life—an achievement he worked hard for and never gave up on. He had a lifelong love of vintage cars, and many happy family outings were spent at car shows and museums admiring classic designs.

At home, he found joy in working on projects—always eager to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and make things better with his own

hands. From tiling bathrooms and laying wood floors to working on the family’s old Mustang, he poured care and craftsmanship into everything he did.

Travis’s legacy is one of love, humor, curiosity, and the deep connections he formed with everyone around him. He will be dearly missed.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, at 9:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church (Fireside Room), 779 S. York Street, Elmhurst, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Donations in Travis’ name can be made to the American Liver Foundation, https://liverfoundation.org/.

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block of N. York at 7:35 a.m. Police said that subsequent to the report of a vehicle stopped in traffic, the suspect was found to be asleep at the wheel and in possession of open alcohol. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the police station, where it was reportedly determined he was in possession of a controlled substance.

April 7-April 12 A victim in the 700 block of S. Fairview reported the suspect violated a stalking no contact order by sending emails to the victim through third parties between the above dates.

Police said that subsequent to the report of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian, officers reviewed surveillance footage and observed Hurley exit her vehicle and lunge toward the other vehicle.

the vehicle was confirmed stolen, and the suspect, Brian H. Meyer, 53, of Elmhurst, was found to be driving with a suspended, and to have a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County. Meyer also was charged with conspiracy/theft of rented vehicle and driving with a suspended license.

DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal possession of alcohol

April 21 Police said that subsequent to a report of a retail theft in progress, the suspects were located with stolen liquor. Chester A. Harp, 63, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and unlawful Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheila Manuel, 56, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and obstructing identification.

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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 April 24 Francis J. Pedote, 57, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for battery in the 1000 block of S. York. Police said that during a verbal argument, the suspect hit the victim’s phone out of his hand.

April 23 Eric Devito, 77, of Elmhurst, was charged with battery in the 100 block of S. Euclid at 11:20 a.m. Police said the suspect was agitated and loud, prompting complaints from other residents. When a nurse tried to intervene, police said he became enraged and struck her in the arm.

Criminal trespassing, criminal damage April 21 Police said a complainant in the 100 block of Fellows reported parking her car on March 8, and upon her return to the parking lot, found that three of the vehicle’s tires had been slashed. According to police, a warrant for criminal damage to property was obtained for the suspect, Rasheed Shabazz, 29, of Lombard, who turned himself in on the warrant on the above date.

April 18 A complainant in the 100 block of N. Evergreen told police that his tenant damaged a door frame after being locked out.

Domestic battery, disorderly conduct, domestic issue April 23 A 20-year-old Bolingbrook man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of W. St. Charles at 12:32 a.m. The victim had scratches to his neck, shoulder and chest.

April 22 A 29-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery in the 500 block of W. Grand at 1:21 p.m. Police said subsequent to a report of a female striking a male with a shoe, officers located and arrested the suspect for domestic battery.

April 21 A victim in the 800 block of Hillside reported his son had banged on the window and threatened to throw a brick through it. The suspect denied threatening his parents and stated that he only wanted to pick up some of his belongings that were still at the residence.

April 19 A 23-year-old Elgin man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at 1:20 a.m. Police said an off-duty officer observed the suspect batter the victim.

April 17 Margaret C. Hurley, 25, of Webster, New York, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/false report in the 100 block of E. North.

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April 21 Jose L. Hernandez, 70, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Grand at 2:14 a.m.

Alfredo Perez, 25, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and possession of alcohol in a vehicle in the 100 block of N. York at 8:38 a.m.

John A. Youngquist, 45, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI-drugs and no insurance in the 400 block of N. York.

April 19 Steve W. Shepherd, 60, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, disobeying stop signs and improper lighting subsequent to a traffic stop near West and Armitage at 1:47 a.m.

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Theft, retail theft, burglary, attempted Warrant arrest theft or burglary, forgery, April 23 Police said while on patrol in the 100 block of E. North, an officer observed a vehicle re- deceptive practice, ported stolen out of Homewood and conductobstruction, robbery ed an investigative stop. According to police,

April 19-April 20 A complainant in the 200 block of N. Elm reported an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole several bottles of April 21 Police said a complainant in the 400 block wine, multiple pairs of sunglasses and his walof N. Van Auken reported her neighbor threw let. steaks into her yard toward her dogs and was worried that the steaks may have been poi- April 17 A victim in the 100 block of N. Addison resoned. According to police, the neighbor admitted to throwing the steaks but denied poi- ported that an unknown suspect(s) had damaged the driver-side window on his vehicle. soning them.

He advised nothing was taken from inside his vehicle.

April 17 An employee at a coffee shop in the 100 block of N. York reported an unknown subject April 3 A complainant in the 600 block of W. Lake caused a disturbance at the business and would like him served with a no-trespass notice. The reported that a suspect picked up an order that was never delivered. subject was served with a no-trespass notice.

Not in our state: Illinois urgently calls on residents to help stop hate

March 27 Illinois has faced an alarmA victim in the 100 block of S. Prospect re- ing surge in hate and extremported she received a harassing text message ism, following national trends. from an unknown suspect.

Hate crimes have skyrocketed 125 percent statewide since 2021, with bias based on race, Identity theft, fraud religion, sexual orientation, and According to information provided by the gender identity driving over 95 Elmhurst Police Department, police reported percent of incidents. three incidents of identity theft or fraud.

Now, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and Illinois Commission on DisLeaving the crimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC) urgently call on all scene of an accident residents to report acts of hate April 18 through the Help Stop Hate Jonathan M. Carachi, 18, of Chicago, was initiative—a safe, confidential issued citations for leaving the scene of an ac- service that provides support cident, improper lane usage and no insurance and resources. in the 600 block of W. Grand.

“At this moment in time, when some are influencing or condoning hateful violence Possession of and rhetoric, we are encouraging Illinoisans to take action cannabis in a vehicle Michael R. Fritz, 19, of Elmwood Park, was by reporting all acts of hate,” charged with possession of cannabis by either said Gov. JB Pritzker. “Help the driver or passenger of a vehicle in the 100 Stop Hate not only empowers impacted individuals to break block of S. Route 83 at 12:11 a.m. the cycle of silence and seek specialized support, but it also helps us foster a safer, more inPossession of a clusive Illinois.” controlled substance “The surge in vitriol, violence and hate-fueled acts in April 19 Jose E. Godniez, 51, of Villa Park, was Illinois is truly distressing. It’s charged with possession of a controlled sub- incumbent upon every Illinoisstance, parking on a roadway and transpor- an to make it clear: hate has no tation of open alcohol by a driver in the 100 home in Illinois,” said Lieu-

tenant Gov. Juliana Stratton.

“Help Stop Hate is a vital tool to empower our communities by encouraging people to speak up, report what they see, and stand together against intolerance in all its forms.”

Since its launch, Help Stop Hate has emerged as a vital lifeline for survivors, offering immediate relief through anonymous reporting, trauma-informed care, and connections to services—such as legal aid—to fill gaps where traditional systems fall short. The service is a statewide priority that supports targeted individuals while informing new policies for confronting hate. Still, the state faces significant challenges with underreported acts of hate, which limits the ability to prevent and respond to hate effectively. Progress hinges on support from every Illinoisan.

To further drive awareness and action, IDHR and CDHC have launched a statewide, multilingual advertising campaign. IDHR and CDHC are also partnering with local organizations and municipalities across Illinois to help stop hate.

These partners include the City of Moline, the City of Urbana, the City of Champaign, and Not in Our Town Blooming-

ton-Normal.

Acts of hate are defined as those that target people based on their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, immigration status, or national origin. Hate incidents are categorized into hate crimes, bias-motivated civil rights violations, and hateful, but legal expressions.

Help Stop Hate allows Illinoisans to report acts of hate safely and anonymously, with no affiliation to law enforcement or immigration authorities. Personal information will only be shared with law enforcement if legally required and will never be shared with immigration agencies.

Illinoisans can report online to Help Stop Hate anytime in seven languages: English, Spanish, Polish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Arabic or Hindi. The phone line is open between noon and 9 p.m. CT, Monday to Friday, to English and Spanish speakers.

Victims or witnesses can report acts of hate online anytime at ILStopHate.org or over the phone at 877-458-HATE (4283) between noon-9 p.m.

CT weekdays.

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Court grants state’s motion to detain pre-trial a Lombard man accused of fleeing from police/crashing into another vehicle DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Deputy Chief of Police Daniel McCann announced earlier this week that Judge Louis Aranda granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Lombard man accused of crashing into another vehicle after fleeing from police at a high rate of speed.

Andres Galvez, 37, appeared in court on Sunday, April 27, and was charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (one Class 3 felony and one Class 4 felony) and more than a dozen misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses, including reckless driving and driving with a re-

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Riverside Drive and Route 83.

It is further alleged that as Galvez drove southbound on Route 83 near Butterfield Road, he was paced in excess of 104 mph as he fled from the officer. It is alleged that Galvez drove around a parked Oak Brook squad car, disobeyed the red light at Route 83 and 31st Street, and crashed into a vehicle occupied by three teenage girls, causing the airbags to deploy.

Paramedics treated the victims on scene with no serious injuries reported. Galvez was taken into custody at that time.

Galvez’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 27, in front of Judge Brian Telander.

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Sculpture exhibition at Elmhurst Art Museum

Beginning today—May 1—a sculpture exhibition called “CROSSINGS” will be on display inside and outside of the Elmhurst Art Museum. The exhibition showcases works by artist Bernard Williams. In these works, Williams addresses the concept of mobility as both the physical movement forward and the human aspiration to rise to better circumstances. One of the sculptures by Williams in the “CROSSINGS” exhibition is Route 27, 2013-2025 (pictured). The piece of painted plywood and aluminum is 6 x 6 x 20 feet. The exhibition will run until Aug. 17 at the museum, which is located in Wilder Park.

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Board approves hiring of district’s new assistant superintendent of finance Board members voted to approve the hiring of Joseph Blomquist as District 205’s new assistant superintendent of finance/chief school business official. Blomquist will begin in the position on July 1, 2025, with an annual salary of $173,500.

District 205 Superintendent Keisha Campbell said Blomquist was chosen after a thorough search that included reference and background checks. The search was eventually narrowed down to two finalists, including Blomquist.

Blomquist is currently the director of business services in Lake Zurich Unit District 95.

He previously held the same position in Yorkville Community Unit School District 115.

He also worked as an instrumental music teacher for 15 years, and served as a union president for the St. Charles Education Association for seven years, according to District 205.

Six District 205 Board members voted in favor of hiring Blomquist. One board member, Jim Collins, voted

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voked license.

Galvez is currently out on $150,000 bond for possession with intent to deliver cocaine (Class X felony) and aggravated fleeing and eluding, which was set three days prior to the state’s adoption of the Pre-Trial Fairness Act. On Friday, April 25, at about 11:49 p.m., Villa Park Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Route 83 and Riverside Drive on a vehicle for allegedly speeding. It is alleged that when the officer activated his emergency lights and siren, the vehicle, later determined to be driven by Galvez, accelerated at a high rate of speed away from the officer and disobeyed the red light at

present. Moments before the vote, Collins said he hadn’t spoken with or met Blomquist. Collins made a reference to the district’s annual expenditures of about $177 million last year.

“Judging by the résumé, it’s not the résumé I expected to see,” stated Collins. He added that he’s hoping the appointment works out, and that he wouldn’t vote against hiring Blomquist. Collins said that he could not vote for Blomquist based on his résumé.

Board approves superintendent’s new four-year contract Board members voted unanimously, 7-0, during the meeting to approve a new contract for Campbell, who has been the district’s superintendent since the summer of 2021.

Before the April 22 meeting, Campbell’s contract was due to expire June 30, 2025. Board members voted during the meeting to terminate the current contract and enter into a new agreement with Campbell that will run from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2029. The board did not provide financial terms of Campbell’s new contract during the meeting.

Arvanitis made a statement

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The 2025 concert series is made possible in part by the Dr. Virginia R. Stewart Memorial Fund.

• Irving Sisters, Friday, June 27, 7 p.m. (Popular songs from the 1920s through the 1950s) • Morry Sochat and The Special 20’s, Friday, July 25, 7 p.m. (Blues) • Coffee Jazz Collective, Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. (Jazz) • Carpacho y Su Super

Combo, Friday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. (Salsa and Cumbia Music) All concerts and events are free and no registration is required. Guests can bring their own chairs/blankets for seating.

The Elmhurst History Museum is located at 120 Park Ave., Elmhurst. For more information, call 630-530-6874 or visit www.elmhursthistory. org.

praising Campbell as a tremendous asset to the district and the community. Arvanitis lauded Campbell for high standards, integrity and professionalism, and stated that the board is thrilled with its partnership with Campbell for the next four years.

Collins and Caforio exit leave the board The April 22 meeting marked the final meeting as board members for both Collins and Kara Caforio. Collins exited the board after 16 years of service, while Caforio concluded eight years on the board.

Neither Collins nor Caforio sought re-election in the recent April 1 election. Arvanitis ran for and won a second term in that election. Two newcomers, Brian Bresnahan and Nicole Slowinski, also won seats on the board in the April 1 election. Arvanitis, Bresnahan and Slowinski were sworn in to new four-year terms on the board during the April 22 meeting.

Before Collins and Caforio exited the board during last week’s meeting, Campbell thanked them for their dedication and commitment in their years of unpaid service on the board. Other board members also addressed the two departing board members and thanked them for their contributions to the board and the district.

In his final remarks as a board member, Collins referred to significant financial challenges the district faced when he joined the board 16 years ago. He said that when he was first elected to the board in 2009, the district didn’t have enough money to pay all of its bills for that fiscal year. Collins said the board briefly discussed issuing tax anticipation warrants, which he described

as short-term borrowings to bridge the gap before new tax revenues come in.

Collins said that in 2010, the district had to lay off 56 staff members, and District 205 teachers had to take a base pay freeze for two years. Collins said he has focused on fiscal policies because he did not want to go through that process again.

“I think every board inherits a new set of challenges,” said Collins, who said that since 2011, the district has run a surplus in every year, except for one.

Collins said he has seen a lot of change in the last 16 years. He said he’s learned that the district should always set high expectations and admit its shortcomings. He also said that people move to Elmhurst because of the quality of its schools. Additionally, Collins said the board should always be fiscally responsible to its taxpayers, because those taxpayers have very long memories.

“I’m optimistic about the future of education in Elmhurst,” said Collins as he closed out his time on the board.

As they prepared to exit the board, Collins and Caforio both referred to the November 2018 referendum, in which district voters approved the borrowing of $168.5 million to improve the district’s facilities. Before she was first elected to the board in 2017, Caforio was an active PTA member who helped to gather input and feedback from the community to create the plan for the referendum that was approved in 2018.

“It’s been a ride,” said Caforio of her eight years on the board. She also noted the generosity, creativity and commitment of many organizations that support the district.

“We are so, so blessed to

have such an amazing place for our students to grow, explore, and learn,” said Caforio in her closing comments as a board member. “I have laughed in this seat. I have learned in this seat, and I have cried in this seat,” added Caforio, who was the board president during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As current board members know, and future board members will learn, you can never predict what will come your way while you serve.”

Caforio went on to thank the community members who have shown her extraordinary kindness during the last eight years.

“I am forever grateful that I had the opportunity to serve for the past eight years,” Caforio said. “It has truly been the honor of a lifetime. Thank you.”

Two new board members join Arvanitis in beginning four-year terms After Collins and Caforio stepped away from their seats at the board table, Arvanitis joined Bresnahan and Slowinski to be sworn in to their fouryear terms on the board. They joined Kelly Asseff, Kelly Henry, Beth Hosler and Courtenae Trautmann on the board.

The new board proceeded to hold its re-organization.

Arvanitis was nominated to remain as board president.

There were no other nominations for that post, and the her nomination was approved unanimously. Henry is the board’s new vice president.

She succeeds Hosler in that role. Asseff is the board’s new secretary. She succeeds Trautmann in that position.

approve Foundation 205’s 2025 Thiems Grant awards.

Those grants, in an amount not to exceed $90,000, advance educational opportunities for the district’s students.

Middle school promotions; York’s Class of 2025 commencement take place in May The announcements near the end of the meeting noted that the district’s middle school promotion services will take place at York High School on Thursday, May 22. The service for Sandburg Middle School students will start at 4 p.m. The service for Bryan Middle School students will begin at 6 p.m., while the ceremony for Churchville Middle School students will start at 8 p.m.

York High School’s Class of 2025 will celebrate its commencement on Sunday, May 18. The commencement ceremony will begin at 1 p.m.

The district’s last day of student attendance for the current 2024-25 school year is Friday, May 23. The first day of student attendance for the 2025-26 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Documentary about York’s marching band will premier on District 205’s YouTube channel on May 12 Another announcement related that a 60-minute documentary about York High School’s marching band, filmed in September 2024, will premier on the district’s YouTube channel on Monday, May 12. The documentary, “This Is How We March,” was produced by District 205.

Board approves The board’s next regular Thiems Grant awards The newly constituted meeting will take place on board voted unanimously to May 20.

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Slices of life

Something, a feeling, in the air Picture this: You are with a friend and they get a phone call.

You do your best to ignore the conversation – even the one side you can hear. Your friend ends the phone call and without them saying a word, you know something is wrong.

Or this: You are with a group of friends. The air is happy and jovial. But then another couple joins the group and the atmosphere changes because something about their energy or their posture lets everyone know they are fighting—even though no harsh words have been said. No one is supposed to feel their angst.

Yet everyone does.

There is something in the air—intangible, yet palpable—that has changed in accordance with the couple’s discord, as it did with your friend after their phone conversation. It can’t be seen or even heard, but it is there.

The air has changed and everyone in the room feels it.

Knows it, without knowing it.

We sense things we don’t quite understand, but know to be true.

Negativity creates a palpable change in the air—as though the negative emotions are being thrown outward, pelting us with their power.

Except we all know that isn’t possible.

Unless it is.

There are so many things we don’t see.

There are so many things we don’t see and don’t understand.

There are so many things we don’t see and don’t understand that impact us all the time.

And for the most part, this defies definition.

How can there be something that is invisible, without sound or anything perceptible to the senses that nonetheless is palpable to everyone in the room?

We’ve all felt it, in one way or another, at one time or another.

The air changes in response to negativity. We can’t feel it in a way that we can physically describe, but

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we can feel it in ways that are nonetheless real. And if everyone in the room feels the same change in atmosphere, doesn’t that prove the legitimacy of its existence?

Negative energy emitted when there is a conflict is somehow perceptible. I don’t know how to explain it, but I know that it is. And in that, I’d like to take this conversation in another direction.

If negative emotions emit something that we can sense, logic leads us to the conclusion that positive emotions could have the same effect.

If we can sense negativity in the air, it’s only logical that we can also sense positivity.

And here’s where things get really exciting: not only can we sense it, we can create it.

There’s some power right there. Power of the superhuman variety, in my humble opinion.

You can create positivity by being positive yourself.

In return, you can feed off the positivity of others. It’s a hypothesis that’s both simple and profound.

Imagine if it could be true.

Wouldn’t that be awesome?

Wouldn’t it solve some of life’s problems—or at least make them easier to bear?

I figure there’s no harm in trying. We’ve got everything to gain and nothing to lose.

(Well, except the negativity, and I don’t think any of us would mind losing that.)

If you could make someone’s day just a little bit better just by being positive, wouldn’t that be a habit worth cultivating?

I know I’m going to try.

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

Illinois is not safe from superbugs; here’s how we fight back

By John Conrad Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago are testing a new antibiotic that could revolutionize our fight against drugresistant bacteria.

The breakthrough could make it 100 million times more difficult for infectious microbes to transform into killer superbugs. Yet this laboratory research may never translate into new medicines that save lives.

Antimicrobial resistance gets little media attention, but the statistics around the issue are startling. Between now and 2050, antibiotic resistance is forecast to contribute to nearly 170 million global deaths.

That’s almost 14 times the population of Illinois.

Here in Illinois, drugresistant pathogens aren’t just on the doorstep; they’re in the house. Our state accounts for 15% of all U.S.

cases of a deadly fungal superbug that’s increasingly difficult to treat. In 2017, Illinois had just 11 cases of a deadly microbe known as C. auris. In 2022 alone, we had 276 cases.

Absent novel medicines, the crisis will only deepen.

According to the CDC, infections spiked for six of seven high-priority superbugs over the last several years. New data projects that superbugs could cost the global economy $1 trillion by 2030 if we don’t course-correct.

But a blockage in antibiotic development is keeping new treatments from reaching patients.

The cost to develop a new antibiotic routinely exceeds $1 billion, but annual sales often struggle to reach $100 million. Why? Because over the years, medical professionals have recognized that overuse of antibiotics contributes to resistance, so effective treatments should be used only when absolutely necessary.

This gap between development costs and limited revenues has created a graveyard of small biotech companies. Since 2013, the FDA has approved 10 antibiotics from small companies. Nearly all of those developers have faced financial ruin.

Unless we find a way to reverse these trends, we could enter an era of medicine without protection against deadly infections.

Common medical conditions, like minor cuts or urinary tract infections, could become untreatable and life-threatening.

Routine surgeries, from C-sections to joint replacements, could become too risky to perform.

Preventing this outcome requires rethinking how we incentivize antibiotic development. One proposed solution, the PASTEUR Act, would establish a subscription-like model for antimicrobial medicines.

Under PASTEUR, the federal government would enter into financial contracts

with developers in exchange for access to newly developed antimicrobials.

This would provide developers the chance to earn a predictable return on their investment. This policy change could ignite a wave of research and investment in a critical yet struggling sector.

For a state like Illinois, with its strong research institutions and growing biotech sector, an antibiotic development renaissance could translate into hundreds of jobs, increased investment, and a stronger economy.

Every moment we delay, more companies could abandon antibiotic development, and more lives will be lost to drugresistant infections.

The choice is stark: fix the market for antimicrobials, or face a future where common infections become deadly threats.

John Conrad is president and CEO of the Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization (iBIO).

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“We recognize that hunger and basic needs don’t disappear after the holiday season,” says Dan Gibbons.

“We want to give a mid-year boost to these four vital Elmhurst nonprofit organizations”. (See below)

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Chicago House AC, a community soccer club, counts down to the season opening weekend May 17 & 18

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The Chicago House Athletic Club men’s and women’s soccer teams kick off their home soccer season with the men’s team on May 17 at 7:30 p.m. and the women’s team the following day, May 18 at 3:00 p.m. at Langhorst Field on the campus of Elmhurst University.

“The Chicago House AC men’s team has enjoyed a strong pre-season in the lead up to the upcoming season home opener on May 17,” said Shannon Seymour, head coach of the Chicago House men’s team. The Chicago House men’s team competes in the Midwest Premier League Heartland Conference Division 1 against the likes of some very talented teams from Wisconsin and, Northern Illinois.

When asked for a glimpse of what House fans can expect when they come to a House game, Seymour, the returning House Head Coach continued, “The guys continue to compete for roster spots and are committed to bringing a brand of soccer that will be anchored in sportsmanship, talented teamwork, and a highly competitive attitude. We will provide and create memorable and inclusive game day experiences for all our fans both on and off the field.”

The Chicago House soccer opening weekend continues on Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 p.m. when Chicago House AC Women take the field at Langhorst Field. Led by recently announced Head Coach JJ Ruane, the Chicago House Women will return to Elmhurst for the 2025 season. “It is an exciting time to be a fan of the Chicago House Women’ Soccer team,” said Ruane. “Our pre-season will continue for another week before we have to make some difficult decisions and name our season roster,” Ruane continued. “It is already a goal within the group that we build on the accomplishments of last season here at Langhorst.” The Chicago House Women’s team competes in the Women’s Premier Soccer League North Lakes Conference Lake Michigan Division. Throughout the season Chicago House Women’s soccer team will host visiting teams from Milwaukee and the Chicagoland area.

Season tickets packages, individual game tickets, and Chicago House merchandise are all now available via the Chicago House AC website at www.chicagohouseac.com. Chicago House home games at Langhorst Field offer affordable family entertainment that features fun pre-game and post-game activities for all ages.

Check back next week and every week through the season for Chicago House AC news, game recaps, and important Chicago House AC community events.

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IC Catholic Prep track teams compete at Montini Wednesday Night Lights event Timothy Christian boys track team second at Westmont

By Mike Miazga

4-2. Schmidt was 10th in the long jump at 11-11 and Lucas The IC Catholic Prep girls was eighth in the triple jump track team took fourth at the with a mark of 23-2 1/2. recent Wednesday Night Lights invitational host- IC Catholic Prep ed by Montini in Lombard. boys track The IC Catholic Prep boys The Knights finished with 46.5 points. Freshman Katie track team took sixth at the reKnable was 12th in the 100 cent Montini-hosted Wedneswith a time of 15.52. Fresh- day Night Lights invitational. man Hayden Calcagno was The Knights finished with 10th in the 200 with a time of 33 team points. Senior Evan 31.51 and took second in the Smith won both the 200 and 800 with a time of 2:43.51. 400 titles. Smith ran 22.47 in Grace Gildea was fourth in the the 200 and 50.23 in the 400 to 1,600 with a time of 5:35.23, bring home first-place medals.

Senior Tony Dewald was while Gabby Graham was 10th in the 1,600 with a time sixth in the 200 at 24.17 and of 6:42.81. Freshman Brooke took fifth in the 400 at 54.21.

Schmidt was third in the 100 Freshman Gavin Sullivan hurdles with a time of 19.89. was eighth in the 800 with a ICCP’s 400 relay was third time of 2:27.37. Senior Noah with Lizzie Cook, Chloe Rivenburg was second in the Brandt, Kathryn Anderson shot put at 39-3 1/4, while and Kiely Kemph running freshman Gabe Lisowiec was 56.01. The Knights’ 800 re- 10th in the shot at 33-6 3/4. Lilay took seventh with a time sowiec was fifth in the discus of 2:12.46 with Molly Lucas, at 109-7, while Rivenburg was Dori Manchester, Agata Kud- seventh at 99-3.

ICCP’s 400 relay team was lacz and Janny Techamontreekul running in that event. sixth at 50.60 with Alex MitchICCP’s 1,600 realy team was ell, Frankie Gonzalez, Ricky second in 4:29.51 with Cook, Ponce and Jacob Riera. The Brandt, Anderson and Kemph Knights won the 800 mixed relay with a time of 1:43.44 running.

Junior Gabby Velecela with Cook, Dewald, Kemph took seventh in the shot put and Smith running 1:43.44. with a throw of 24-8 1/4. She was 11th in the discus with a Timothy Christian mark of 58-8. Anderson was boys track The Timothy Christian boys second in the high jump at 4-6, while Techamontreekul track team took second at the and Schmidt tied for third at recent Westmont invitationCORRESPONDENT

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Knights earn their first win of the season

IC Catholic Prep’s girls soccer team earned its first victory of the season last week. The Knights claimed their first win when they beat Montini Catholic 3-0 in Lombard on April 24. IC Catholic Prep moved its season record to 1-8-1 with its win over the Broncos. Seniors Maura Grogan (No. 21 - above left) and Graziella Narcisi (No. 6 - above right) scored first-half goals for the Knights. Freshman Mia Leischner (No. 11 - below left) added a second-half goal. IC Catholic Prep junior goalkeeper Lillianna Costa is pictured (below right) while making a save in the second half. Costa also saved a Montini penalty kick during the second half. The Knights’ record fell to 1-9-1 with Saturday’s loss at Hinsdale South.

al. The Trojans finished with 118 points. Wheaton Academy won the meet with 129 points, while Ridgewood was three points behind Timothy in third place. “We did very well at Westmont,” Timothy coach John Vander Kamp said.

Sophomore Nate Bemister has run 11:02.33 in the 3,200, while junior Grant Scott hit 5-8 in the high jump. Sophomore Joe Tameling has a mark of 127-4 in the discus, while senior Ryan McKenzie has run 2:06.57 in the 800 and 4:57.15 in the 1,600. Senior Jonathan Kelsey has run 11.71 in the 100, 23.54 in the 200 and 52.69 in the 400. Chandler Brady has a mark of 21-7 1/2 in the long jump and 40-11 in the triple jump. He has also run 15.78 in the 110 high hurdles and 42.15 in the 300 intermediate hurdles.

Vander Kamp also has been pleased with the progress senior Jacob Lanenga has made in the discus (now throwing over 120 feet), as well as Vivek Alex, a junior, in the triple jump (39-plus feet). Sophomore Peyton Scholma also has been making strides, Vander Kamp noted, in the long jump (21-plus feet). “Our team is improving overall in their conditioning and skill development,” Vander Kamp said. “I really enjoy seeing them learn how to concentrate and focus in their events.”

Timothy Christian boys tennis team making strides Freshman Tseng off to solid start at No. 1 singles

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys tennis team has logged plenty of success stories through the first part of the season. The Trojans were 5-5-1 overall and 1-0 in Chicagoland Christian Conference action through late last week. Timothy also recently competed in the Hinsdale South quad where it had several close matches against Lemont, Hinsdale South and Glenbard South, coach Rick McLean noted.

Individually, freshman Hudson Tseng was 4-2 at No. 1 singles through late last week.

McLean pointed out Tseng has played six singles players who qualified for last year’s

IHSA state singles tournament.

“Hudson has played excellent,” McLean said. “He competes against the opponents’ best singles players.”

The doubles team of Elliot Tandy and Timo Kacian has a 4-2 mark at No. 1 doubles.

“Elliot and Timo have a couple nice wins over last year’s state-qualifying teams,” McLean noted. “Elliot and Timo usually play doubles, but with injuries they have also played singles for the team.” Tandy and Kacian each are 5-0 in singles action thus far. Tong Yang, Phillip Wojciuk, Luke Tuchscherer, freshman Merritt Stolzenbach and freshman Evan Styczen also have contributed key wins in the doubles divi-

sion, McLean added.

“With three weeks of tennis before our conference tournament, we are looking to continue our growth and competitiveness against strong competition,” McLean said. “Our firstyear player and sophomores that are new to the team have made improvements and will be key to the team’s success along with our top singles and doubles team staying healthy.”

McLean noted the Trojans had matches with Morton, Fenwick and Nazareth Academy postponed due to the weather. “The recent rain and weather has caused matches to be rescheduled,” he said. “The upcoming three weeks will see a busy weekly tennis schedule.”

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York boys water polo team turning up the heat No. 2-ranked Dukes 15-4 and sitting on top of West Suburban Conference

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The superlatives are piling up for the York boys water polo team. Through late last week, coach Brian Drumm’s squad was 15-4 overall and perfect in the West Suburban Conference at 4-0.

York recently took second at the Best of the West tournament hosted by Naperville Central and Naperville North.

Of note, York downed Naperville North 8-7 in the semifinals, avenging two earlier losses to the Huskies. “It was

a huge boost for our team con- only New Trier. working on it in almost every Drumm noted Ethan Allen practice. Naperville North has fidence because we’ve beaten all the top teams in Illinois at and Tim Jensen are able to some outstanding shooters, SPORTS 19 take over games offensively, and in the home stretch of that leastsports once,” Drumm said.

York lost to New Trier 8-4 “which they have both done game, sophomore Ian Morgan in the Best of the West cham- recently,” he said. Jensen is and senior CJ Prodoehl each pionship game, “but it was a the team’s leader in steals and came up with huge blocks.”

Drumm added senior goalcompetitive contest,” Drumm assists. “Tim has turned into noted. The Dukes also won one of the top all-around play- ie Aaron Rivera also had some the Lyons Township tourna- ers in the state, if not the top great blocks during the entirety of the Best of the West tourment for the second time in player,” Drumm said.

IDrumm feel like Ilikes wouldthe be soprogress bored with- nament, including a 12-block three years, defeating Neuqua Will play volleyball it because has been such aitbig performance in the Naperville has itmade when Valley, Oak Park-River For- theoutteam I’m really part of my life.” for Division II school to blocking “We of North win. Drumm explained est, Palatine and Lyons Town- comes Leslie said she shots. has plenty Mike Miazga excited Matthew to be able gottenfrom better at it,” Prep’s he sophomore Glod shipBythere.

Through late last have memories IC Catholic CORRESPONDENT coach Nancy Kerrigan’s program. wasto said.

“We’ve put an emphaslotted into the center deweek, the Dukes were ranked play volleyball in Recent IC Catholic Prep gradu“I loved playing there,” she said. second in Leslie the state ate Bella wantedbehind to head eastsis on shot-blocking this year, fender role against Naperville

IC Catholic Prep graduate Leslie headed to Le Moyne

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“I probably enjoyed school volleycollege. It gives me for college. ball more than club because I love Her landing spot ended up being my team and the coaching staff something to do. I at NCAA Division II Le Moyne was very supportive on and off the College where the former Knights court. It made it a really good enfeel like I would be volleyball and soccer standout will vironment to be in. Coach (Kerriso bored without continue her volleyball career at gan) was great. I have known her the Syracuse, New York school as for a while. When I was little, I did it because has and according returned the favor Sandburg, New itTrier a libero.to one online statis- andall then the little kids camps, and her tical service. a 15-5was win thebrother’s following McAuley.

“All of the schools I was lookingwith daughter in my grade Mother been such a big at wereranked on the East Leslieweekend.

York, thirdCoast,” in the Sophomore Emily Jensen at IC.” told the Independent last week. “I part of my life.”

Leslie said she will miss plenstatevisited last week, was 16-3 overYork also downed Liber- is York’s leading goal-scorer Le Moyne and really liked ty about IC Catholic Prep. “I will Leslie all and 4-1 in West Suburban tyville and recorded a pair of with 71 goals and– Bella 18 assists it. It reminded me of high school miss how close knit of a communiConference late andclosely contested wins against because itplay was athrough small school, ty it was,” she said.

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It will Prep, be weird Carthy been cancelled to theand pandemmore faces than if I would haveonegoing on campus and not knowing assists. ic. “I will probably leave Aug. winslot against Naperville Cencoming in the championGiuliani also said segone to a bigger school. The cam- all the faces. I’ll miss those close 10-11 because it’s a far drive,” tral, pus Fenwick game of the York Invite. nior leadership from captains there is and reallyNew pretty.Trier.

It sits onship connections with the coaches and she said. “We had Zoom call with Yorka big losthill to and New 4-3 in itOther teamsIt in Morgan, Tuerk theTrier scenery around teachers. willthe beYork weirdtourfor the Haylie the team recentlyNatalie and they said great.

Everything pretty closenament the isfirst week of theis season Fenwick, and Kira Caputo been key. first yearincluded or so.” they should have has an answer about together. They have very nice facilLeslie said pandemic life hasn’t our season in the next 7-10 days. ities. The volleyball program has been overly exciting, though her They talked about three scenarios good workout facilities and a nice club volleyball team has started and what could happen like if we locker room. I liked how modern it practicing again. “We have been start the season and someone gets was.” practicing two or three times a sick and we have to stop and go.

Leslie plans on studying nursing week,” she said. “We are going to That’s one of the reasons why they at Le Moyne. “They have a good be starting tournaments again. Be- are looking at moving the season to nursing program,” she said. “As far fore that I haven’t been doing any- the spring. Right now the plan is to as what kind of a nurse I want to thing because senior soccer season have a season, but we won’t know be, I’m not quite sure yet.” andwhile the club volleyball season were logged until the the next 7-10 days.”

Brennan Maxeiner South (4-3). York’s only two gles, same outcome Leslie played volleyball and girls cancelled. We were supposed to go But if all systems are a go, Lesdualsoccer losses thus far came tofourwasto 5-2 No.volleyball 2 singles.

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“Theweteam playtheir to Leslie’s journeyingnaments over Sullivan the next few play ro you haveattothe be really quick and matches againstvolleyball the perennial great planned tennis,” well biggest mostarted in the fifth grade, the first weekends. They are little tourna- that is typically what I am good at. stateyear power wentplay to the third-set eachgood match,” she could sport at ICsaid. ments with all of the local clubs. ments I havein really reactionSullitime,” Sullivanlarge noted the 15 tiebreaks) and Edwardsville Grade School.

She’s been play- Nothing andofreally local. van shesaid. said. “I like diving on the floor ing club volleyball since seventhmatches Other than that,far I have trying and saving has balls. It’s a really good thus thatbeenhave York invitationals (6-1). grade,Ponton most recently with theaChi-gone to work out a lot andtiebreaker, stay in shape. scheduled feeling when you make aand save.HD The Liam was off to at Prospect to a third-set cago Elite group that practices out I’ve been running a lot, so I got into position fits my personality, too.

6-1 of start at No. 3 singles for andYork Jacobs School in loudest Algonquin, 11-4 deciding Scores in Willow Springs that.isI try and in runthe every day.”

You have to be the one on York, whileHigh the School No. 3 doubles a big upcoming West Montini in Lombard.tiebreakers.

Leslie said she is scheduled to plus the court.

I have a loud personality. be able In report to LeYork Moynewon in the Aug. You have to Silver be pretty loud if you pairing“I’m of really Drewexcited Greeneto and matchup fact, three12- Suburban to play Carroll volleyballhad in college,” timeframe, but noted preseason want toOak be a Park-River libero. I thinkForest I match Brendan a 5-1 sheof 15 four tiebreakers against a against said. “It gives me something to do. volleyball activities already have that description.”

North, “against probably the “Teddy and Henry have been top center in Illinois,” he said. steady offensive presences for “Matthew was outstanding. us, connecting on big shots all Drumm He is incrediblyThe strong, so Independent he season,” Elmhurst - Thursday, Julysaid.

16, 2020 • 19 Drumm said his squad is was able to match up and not get overpowered as most de- looking forward to finishing fenders do against this play- the season strong in May. “We know we are a top-tier team er.”

In the title win against in this state, and although Lyons Township at the LT we respect our competition, tournament, Jensen had sev- we know we can beat everyen goals. “Tim Jensen had one because we’ve now done an incredible tournament,” that,” he said. “As we finish Drumm said. Also helping up April, it’s about focusing out offensively throughout in on May for sectionals and the season have been Teddy hopefully state where we will Kamenica and Henry Nelson. be looking to peak as a team.”

York girls water polo team defeats state No. 1 Naperville North Dukes off to red-hot 16-3 start; Sophomore Jensen leading the way with 71 goals

When York girls water polo coach Mark Giuliani recently mentioned he felt his team was “legit,” he wasn’t kidding. The Dukes proved their coach correct as evidenced by a 5-4 win over a Naperville North team that came into the game ranked No. 1 in the state

York boys tennis team off to 9-2 start Dukes third at Hersey invitational

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Things are looking up for the York boys tennis team.

New coach Brad Sullivan’s squad was 9-2 overall in duals and 2-1 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action through late last week.

Of note, the Dukes took third at the recent Hersey invitational. York holds key wins over Hersey (4-3), Lyons Township (5-2 in a confer- mark through late last week. Hersey team that took sec- also is on the horizon, Sullience match) and Glenbrook Nate Yu was 4-2 at No. 1 sin- ond in the state last year and van noted.

• Stopka

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York Drama presents its spring musical this week

They lost to West Chicago on huge rah-rah person. I’m a little bit ble and transparent and communicate I think an own goal in the last five more of an individual players’ coach. with everybody.” minutes. That was against the state I will pull kids to the side at practice As far as the future, Stopka wants champs in thewill sectional finals.its That’s andmusical—“Pippin”—this games and teach them.”

York competing at a high level on York High School’s drama department present spring week in the school’s a hell of a season if you ask me.”

Stopka noted York has been doing a consistent basis. “The short-term newly renovated Baker Auditorium.

The performances of tonight, Thursday, May 1, Friday, May 2, and Saturday, Stopka will teach Spanish at York. conditioning drills and said the plan goal is to restock and build up the May 3, will begin at 7:30 p.m. TheHeperformance ofone Sunday, Mayas4,ofwill start 2 p.m. years, York taught Spanish and math class earlier last at week was “For to startmany team,” he said.

“A Drama large portion of at St. and Pat’s.reason “My philosophy is I amthis summer camp pending lastthe year’s team was seniors, espehas waited for the perfect occasion to produce musical, and weDistrict are so205 glad time has finally more said of a players’ coach,” he said.Marianetti. approval. “I“This have probably been ableofcially the starting 11. We have to come to bring ‘Pippin’ to Elmhurst,” director Rebecca show is one the most popular “I have been a big Liverpool soccer to meet 60 to 70 percent of the play- make sure the now juniors are up to in the musical theatre it is supporter ever since 2015 when Jur- ers so far,” hemusicals said. “If it does get apthe speed of the canon; varsity level and are truly be one Schwartz’s greatest gen Klopp came over and he’s known proved that would the of startStephen of our ready to contribute.

We want to keep as a players’ coach. He’s kind of my contact dayspieces with fourofdays a week that pipeline going melodies with the younger work, including soaring coaching idol. I want to related to the for three weeks straight. And even groups of players. We want to make and phenomenal dance.

Pippin asks us players and form bonds with them. though the IHSA waived the black- sure we are not only competitive, but all to and find what I am more light-hearted and smil- out dates before thelook schoolwithin year, weourselves that we are competing for regioning. I like to have fun and joke with won’t take advantage fulfills us. theand simplest of We that.often I’m overlook als, sectionals supersectionals. the kids. The goal is understanding pretty sure families haveTickets plans to do starts for available me with thisat junior class of joys.” are It$15 and where each player can be successful things before school starts. I’m the that is coming in. We want them www.yorkdrama.org.

“Everyone should and the provide the best way possible new guy and I’m not going to say ready to go and setting the standard seefamily.

‘Pippin’ everyone to convey the knowledge they need you can’t gocome with your Go because for these other classes in thatthe come in at the position they play. I am not big do it and enjoy it. This is a crazy so theydirectors can also contribute right off cast, crew, and and amazing have put at yelling at the group, and I’m not a goofy time. You have to time be accessithe bat.” so much and effort into perfecting

every detail in the show while still ensuring the cast had our voices heard throughout the process,” said Dayne Crowe (pictured), dance corps and ensemble member. “I know I have grown tremendously in the process, and we are all so excited to share our story with the community.”

ALEXIS GREVE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Morgan has 37 goals and 32 it,” he said. “My girls were assists, while Tuerk has 21 the ‘Founding Fathers’ and goals and 28 assists and Ca- let’s just say they committed puto has made 117 saves and to the bit.”

York has key matches this has 18 assists in goal.

“My team is vibing,” Gi- week against Hersey and Steuliani said. “They are working venson. “Stevenson is one of together well, and their water the top teams in the state and polo IQ gets higher every day. who we lost to in the state Defensively, we communicate semifinal game two years ago and switch seamlessly. Of- (York beat Hersey that year fensively, each player knows in the third-place game at their role and we are really state),” Giuliani said. “We are getting into a good rhythm. poised to make a similar run Also, this is one of the best this year.”

York hosts a sectional this groups of kids I’ve had in my 13 years as head coach. They year (May 14-17). The winner are responsible, mature and of the York sectional heads to the eight-team state finals have great personalities.”

Giuliani was impressed at Stevenson High School in CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent with his group during the Lincolnshire.

The York secYork Invite tournament. He tional includes Morton, Chinoted his players wanted to cago Northside, Chicago Taft, Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12 baseball hold a costume contest with Elk Grove, Leyden, Fenwick, game. opposing teams. “The other Oak Park-River Forest and teams seemed to really enjoy the St. Charles co-op team.

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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.

The York girls water polo team recently defeated Naperville North 5-4 and sported a 16-3 overall mark through late last week.

Naperville North came into the game ranked No. 1 in the state. Sophomore Emily Jensen leads the Dukes with 71 goals, while classmate Kate McCarthy has 47 goals.

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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.

Saturday, May 3 An evening of Gershwin, Perkinson and Mussorgsky with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. From 7-9 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra will cap off its 2024/2025 season with a performance at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. This not-to-be-missed concert, conducted by Music Director Stephen Alltop, 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 insight into the music and enhance

the concert experience for attendees. Tickets are $35-$45 for general admission, $12 for students, senior discounts.

For tickets, first-time visitor guides, FAQs and further concert details, visit www.ElmhurstSymphony.org.

Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 Art in Wilder Park. Free and open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., this highly anticipated event kicks off the Spring festival season in the western suburbs each year. The free two-day event draws thousands of visitors with over 130 booths of artists selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts, and delicious treats from local food vendors. Booths by over 80 Midwest artists, 10 nonprofits, 10 food vendors, 10 Kids Court participants, and 20 other local business partners will be featured. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/events/ art%20in%20wilder%20 park%202025.

Thursday, May 8 An intimate evening with Radius featuring Michael St. Peter. From 7-8:30 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Centre for the Performing Arts, 100 Haven Road, Radius, dubbed the #1 a cappella group in the U.S. in 2023, will be performing in Elmhurst for one night only. Michael St. Peter, an Elmhurst native began his career with the Chicago Opera Theatre and Lyric Opera of Chicago, He went on to perform with the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra and Haymarket Opera Company.

Parking is available at the Schiller Street parking deck, the police station surface lot, and at 105 S. York St. For more information, visit: www. ecpa-elmhurst.org Saturday, May 10 annual Pancake 71st Breakfast and Mother’s Day plant sale. From 7-11 a.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield, join the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst at its free pancake breakfast and Mother’s Day

Plant Sale. Characters such as Mickey Mouse, Super Hero’s and more will be onsite from 9-10:30 a.m. for complimentary photos. Characters generously provided by Costumers with a Cause. Mother’s Day plants will also be sold at this event, along with raffles.

While the pancake breakfast is free, donations are always welcomed. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Volleyball Tournament, Elmhurst Music Boosters, York High School Key Club Scholarships, YMCA Scholarships and more. For more information, visit: https://exploreelmhurst. com.

“Rising Stars of Stanger” Stanger Young Artist Competition Concert. Presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra from 2-4 p.m., the orchestra proudly announces its Stanger Young Artist Competition Concert, titled “Rising Stars of Stanger,” at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. This family-friendly event, suitable for ages 8 and up, promises an afternoon of

extraordinary musical talent and excitement. Three groups of young artists will take the stage, each vying for the top prize in this prestigious competition. Judges, seated among the audience, will evaluate the performances and announce the winner live from the stage, adding a thrilling conclusion to the event. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children.

For more information, visit: https://elmhurstsymphony.org/ rising-stars-of-stanger-2025.

For more information, visit: www.greenmantheatre.org.

Thursday, May 15 UCCA Taste of the Town.

From 6-10 p.m. United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) will hold the eighth annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience, on May 15 at Wilder Mansion.

The evening will showcase food, wine, and beer tastings from 15 Elmhurst businesses.

Proceeds from the event will benefit UCCA, an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that fights hunger by providing food, referrals, and services to Elmhurst District 205’s most financially disadvantaged children and their families. Tickets are $75 in advance and $80 after May 8 or at the door and can be purchased online at ucca-elmhurst.org or by mail at UCCA, Box 324, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Visit ucca-elmhurst.org for more details.

GreenMan Theatre presents Miss Holmes Returns

by Christopher M. Walsh.

Presented by GreenMan Theatre Troupe on May 10, May 11, May 16, May 17 and May 18 at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York, revisit the world of Miss Sherlock Holmes the Troupe presents Miss Holmes Returns as a staged reading. It will look a little different from our normal productions but will still delight you with some characters you met last fall and introduce Elmhurst Art Museum Info: 630-834-0202 or visit you to new ones as we tell you this story. All tickets are $15. elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Boater safety class offered May 3 at St. James Farm Complete course and earn boating safety certificate

tration and titling, and Illinois boating laws. It is open to participants ages 11 and up.

Registration is required and can be completed online or by calling 630-933-7248.

Under Illinois law, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1998, Track referendum project progress must have a valid boating safety certificate to operate a at Elmhurst Park District website motorized vessel with more Since the passage of the park district’s referendum than 10 horsepower on IlliElmhurst Park District ref- process. Continuing this ap- nois waters. Children under erendum in November 2024, proach, Elmhurst residents staff has focused on design are invited to keep up-to-date development and planning on referendum project profor the approved referendum cess by visiting epd.org/refprojects. erendum.

These projects include a The webpage will serve as new Wagner Community a single reliable destination Center, a community band- for visitors to track progress shell with permanent heated and view timelines for each restroom in Wilder Park, per- of the projects. The webpage manent heated restrooms in also includes a map, project Eldridge and Crestview Park landing pages, and links to and along the Prairie Path referendum FAQS and news and the converting of a grass items. field to artificial turf at BerThe park district encourens Park. ages the community to check Community engagement out the page and stay inand education has been a formed on the future of Elmfoundational piece of the hurst parks; www.epd.org.

Area residents can learn about boating safety and earn a state boating safety certificate at a one-day “Boater Education Course” on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Groundbreaking at Salt Creek Primary School

Salt Creek School District 48 held groundbreaking ceremonies last week to mark the start of renovations at its three schools, including Salt Creek Primary School at 980 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst. The district held separate groundbreaking ceremonies at its other two schools— Stella May Swartz Elementary School in Oakbrook Terrace and Albright Middle School in Villa Park.

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Third Annual LEGAL NOTICES Festival of Lights NOTICE OF PUBLIC ING NORTH TO THE CENTER OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER RESUBDIVISION RECORDED TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE MEETING OF ST. CHARLES ROAD, HAV- WITH THE PUBLIC ALLEY LO- APRIL 23, 1913 AS DOCUMENT 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINto be held May 6 at ING DIMENSIONS OF 8 FEET CATED EASTERLY OF LOTS 1, 111786, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, CIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Elmhurst University On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00 X 70.30 FEET, ACCORDING TO 2 AND 3 AND WESTERLY OF ILLINOIS. In the tradition of Elmhurst University’s popular Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Festival of Lights welcomes the campus and community for an interfaith candlelight gathering that will feature music, song and text from different faith traditions.

“We are the Light of the World: The Third Annual Festival of Lights” will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, 190 S. Prospect Ave. Public lectures and other diverse cultural programming at Elmhurst University support community engagement and lifelong learning, and prepare students to thrive as adaptive leaders. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, email the Office of the Chaplain at hscottm@elmhurst.edu.

Glowiak Hilton announces funding to support school libraries State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton announced seven local school districts will receive state grants to purchase books, technology and other materials.

“Libraries unlock a world of creativity and new ideas,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This funding will help schools expand their collections with the latest books and technology, giving students the resources they need to learn and thrive.”

More than $1.3 million was awarded to 2,484 Illinois public school libraries through the Secretary of State’s School District Library Grant Program. Resources and services supported through the grants include library books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs.

The following school districts serving students in Glowiak Hilton’s district received a total of $17,400: • Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181: $2,631 • Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205: $7,063 • Marquardt School District 15: $1,988 • Salt Creek School District 48: $850 • School District 45, DuPage County: $2,607 • Maercker School District 60: $1,166 • Westmont Community Unit School District 201: $1,094 The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, will support school library services for over 1 million K-12 students across the state.

pm, a meeting conducted by Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 will take place via Zoom.

The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the District’s plans for identifying and providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, you are encouraged to attend.

THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1927 AS DOCUMENT 227603, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Dr. Kevin Rubenstein, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at 630-834-4530 or via email at krubenstein@elmhurst205. org.

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.

(Published in The Elmhurst Independent May 1, 2025) 470859 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 25 ZBA 06 Request for Variations Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by David Mason and Victoria Hansen, owners, for Setback Variations at the property commonly known as 364 S. Hawthorne Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of constructing additions to the existing home.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: PARCEL 1: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 IN ELMHURST HIGH SCHOOL SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD, EXCEPT THAT PART LYING NORTH OF THE CENTER OF ST. CHARLES ROAD, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1927 AS DOCUMENT 227603, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE NORTH HALF OF THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF ST. CHARLES ROAD AND BETWEEN BERKLEY AVENUE AND HAWTHORNE AVENUE, SOUTH OF AND ABUTTING LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 OF ELMHURST HIGH SCHOOL SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD, EXCEPT THAT PART LY-

PIN: 06-11-108-034 The common street address is 364 S. Hawthorne Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject property is located within the R2 Single-Family Residence District.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Development Department at 630-530-3121.

Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent May 1, 2025) 471185 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 25 ZBA 07

SAID LOT 8, IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 23, 24, AND THE SOUTH 115 FEET OF LOTS 25 AND 26 OF ROBERTSON’S SECOND ADDITION TO ELMHURST, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED APRIL 23, 1913 AS DOCUMENT 111786, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE WEST 2.0 FEET AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE WEST LINE THEREOF), IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 23, 24, AND THE SOUTH 115 FEET OF LOTS 25 AND 26 OF ROBERTSON’S SECOND ADDITION TO ELMHURST, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID

PARCEL 3: LOT 5 (EXCEPT THE WEST 2.00 FEET AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE WEST LINE THEREOF OF SAID LOT 5 TAKEN FOR ROAD PURPOSES IN CASE 96ED-08) OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 23, 24, AND THE SOUTH 115 FEET OF LOTS 25 AND 26 OF ROBERTON’S SECOND ADDITION TO ELMHURST, A SUBDIVISION OF PART SECTION OF SECTIONS 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 4: THE 10 FOOT VACATED PUBLIC ALLEY LYING EASTERLY OF SAID LOTS 1 THROUGH 3 INCLUSIVE, OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 23, 24, AND THE SOUTH 115 FEET OF LOTS 25 AND 26 OF ROBERTSON’S SECOND ADDITION TO ELMHURST, A SUBDIVISION OF PART SECTIONS 35 AND 36,

PIN: 03-36-312-040

The common street address is 295305 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject property is located within the C2 Community Shopping and Service District.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Development Department at 630-530-3121.

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 May 1, 2025) 471186

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Request for Variations Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Jack Dempsey, Real Estate Analyst, on behalf of North & York, LLC., property owner, for Parking Variations at the property commonly known as 295-305 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of adding a new restaurant tenant to the existing commercial center.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: PARCEL 1: LOT 1 (EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF SAID LOT 1 CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF ELMHURST BY DOCUMENT R66-35348), LOT 2 (EXCEPT THE WEST 7 FEET THEREOF), AND LOT 3 (EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 CONVEYED BY DEED R96041951), AND THAT PART OF LOT 8 DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, 2.00 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE 32.00 FEET, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 38.09 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 2.00 FEET NORTH OF SAID SOUTH LINE AND 22.00 FEET EASTERLY OF THE AFORESAID POINT OF BEGINNING, AS MEASURED ALONG A LINE 2.00 FEET NORTH OF SAID SOUTH LINE, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A LINE 2.00 FEET NORTHERLY OF SAID SOUTH LINE, 22.00 FEET TO THE POINT

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900-669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed.

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