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Second run of ‘Broadway in Elmhurst’

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The momentum continues as Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) prepares for “Broadway in Elmhurst” to be held Friday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Timothy Christian School Auditorium in Elmhurst. The evening of song and dance is another “celebration of the arts” event sponsored by ECPA, a grass-roots initiative working to build a performing arts center anchored in Elmhurst.

“Last year’s Broadway in Elmhurst was our first produced program and we were thrilled with the response from the community,” commented Laura Michaud, ECPA Board member. “The turnout was great, and the local artists were excited to have a venue to come together and share their talent.”

This year’s program features Helen Knudsen, an accomplished singer, actor, and director who has her roots in Elmhurst. The 2013 graduate of York High School has worked and trained in the Chicago area, including receiving her bachelor of music in vocal performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. In addition to being an accomplished soprano, Helen dedicates time to working with young, aspiring actors. She founded the Hatbox Theater based in Elmhurst and is currently an instructor at the Piven Theatre Workshop, where she teaches budding performers.

“We are lucky to have Helen performing at this year’s Broadway in Elmhurst,” said Becky Marianetti, York High School fine arts teacher and ECPA Board member. “Helen is an extremely gifted singer with incredible talent and personality.

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tre. Broadway in Elmhurst is Friday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m., Timothy Christian High School Auditorium, 188 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst.

Tickets purchased in advance are $20 for adults ($22 at the door), $18 for seniors and students ($20 at the door) and $15 each for groups of 10 or more. Purchase tickets online at www.ecpa-elmhurst.org or by mailing a check to ECPA, PO Box 653, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

On Sunday, Jan. 7, Artis Senior Living celebrated the grand opening of its first memory care community in Illinois – Artis Senior Living of Elmhurst – at 123 W. Brush Hill

Road. Elected officials, city staff and members of the business community gathered for a pre-opening celebration on Thursday, Jan. 4.

“We are excited for the grand

Correction

In the Jan. 4, 2018, issue of the Elmhurst Independent, a story appeared about the Bryan Middle School placing second at a math contest.

The story said the contest took place at Fenton High School but in fact it was Fenwick High School.

Missing information

In the Jan. 4, 2018, issue of the Elmhurst Independent, a story about the York Alumni Association appeared on Pg. 10, which was missing some information at the end. The final paragraph follows: “YCHSAA meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month, beginning at 7 p.m., at the District 205 Administrative Center, 162 S. York in Elmhurst. All interested York alumni are encouraged to attend. Questions may also be directed to alumni@elmhurst205.org.”

opening of our first memory care residence in Illinois and are humbled by the warm welcome we’ve received from the Elmhurst neighborhood and surrounding area,” said Linda Finn, executive director at Artis of Elmhurst. “We feel privileged to be setting a new bar in quality care for seniors affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.”

The new 72-suite residence will be the first freestanding memory care community in Elmhurst. The community is comprised of four “neighborhoods” – Graue Mill, Salt Creek, Wilder Park and Cottage Hill – that create an intimate environment with familiar living spaces. These neighborhoods connect to a central core, known as the Town Center, with additional amenities including a neighborhood center for community gatherings, a studio for life enrichment,

a health center and a beauty salon/ barber shop.

“This is going to be a day to remember for our Artis team, colleagues, friends, associates, future residents and family members,” said Finn. “We look forward to providing the families of Elmhurst with the best in memory care for many years to come.”

Influenced and refined by 20 years of operational experience, the new residence is thoughtfully designed to enhance residents’ cognition and quality of life by creating a home environment that is both nurturing and comfortable. The design features include smaller-scale spaces, residential finishes and the use of themes for queuing and location recognition.

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Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley and other city officials joined the administration and staff of Artis Senior Living in Elmhurst, the company’s first memory care community in the state of Illinois, located at 123 W. Brush Hill Road. The new 72-suite residence is comprised of four “neighborhoods” that create an intimate environment with familiar living spaces for residents. For more information, call 630-359-3113.

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Elmhurst Chamber opposes property tax freeze On behalf of Board of Directors of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Governmental Affairs Committee, President & CEO John R. Quigley released a statement announcing the Chamber’s opposition to a property tax freeze, as proposed by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and the Illinois General Assembly.

The statement reads as follows: Property tax is an essential revenue source for our local governmental bodies—including the City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 and Elmhurst Park District—and a state-mandated freeze could result in millions of dollars in cutbacks and service losses.

By state law since 1991, Elmhurst’s governmental bodies already have been limited to a property tax increase to the lesser of five percent (5%) or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has hit three percent (3%) or greater only six times in 27 years and only once since 2006.

To the extent that high quality local government services are critical to a thrive community, our Chamber considers these services essential to maintaining both resident and daytime population, land values and community investment.

Our Chamber, therefore, views a property tax freeze as a threat not only to those government agencies, but also to Elmhurst’s residents and businesses.

By state law (Property Tax Extension Law Limit or “PTELL) since 1991, Elmhurst’s governmental bodies already have been limited to a property tax increase to the lesser of five percent (5%) or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has hit three percent (3%) or greater only six times in 27 years and only once since 2006, wreaking havoc on their budgets.

“Given that the State of Illinois failed to adopt an operating budget for nearly three years and doubled the debt to some $15 billion, state elected officials should not be sticking their hands into any part of the municipal pie,” stated John R. Quigley, ECCI President and CEO since 1999.

While deliberating this position, our Chamber considered the responsibility elected officials at our local level—City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Public Library— and serving DuPage County have shown in budgeting and maintaining accountable fiscal positions.

Our Chamber believes that public participation and the ballot box are proper forums to respond to elected officials who depart from the paths expected by their constituents.

Also, we believe there is no cause to impose an additionally-burdensome referendum process on local agencies providing essential and

valuable services benefitting residents and businesses alike.

Finally, our Chamber believes any loss in government services will adversely affect perceptions of value—in owning a home, residing and working in Elmhurst.

City of Elmhurst Elmhurst City Manager Jim Grabowski reported that, even with a more diverse revenue stream than Elmhurst’s other taxing bodies, the City could suffer “very negative effects,” depending on how any legislation is written, and growing tax-free internet sales continue to threaten retail sales taxes generated by brick-and-mortar retailers.

“Our first concern is the State taking away local control from municipal organizations,” stated Grabowski. “We all know that local governments (city, park, school) have the most direct influence/results for our residents. Constituents can very easily contact the locally elected officials to voice opinions on the property tax levy.”

Two other City concerns include potential restrictions on bond indebtedness and payments, and public safety pension obligations.

If the City is not allowed to increase the tax levy for bond payments (obligations made many years ago), that would further impair the municipality’s general fund, forcing service level drops.

The City’s obligations to police officers and firefighters for their future pensions are at stake, especially when the General Assembly continues to enhance and/or compound every year.

Without the ability to increase revenues for this obligation, the City might have no choice but to reduce the level of service, resulting in less public safety officers on Elmhurst’s streets.

Elmhurst Public Schools Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David Moyer reported that District 205, which generates 89 percent of its revenue locally, stands to lose $4 million in funding with a property tax freeze.

A two-year property tax freeze will cost District 205 an estimated $1.04 million in Year 1—nearly equal to the annual athletic budget ($1.46 million) adjusted for student fees and revenue—and another $3.17 million in Year 2.

The Year 1 impact equates to 13 full-time equivalent teachers. If the loss in revenue is accounted for through reconsideration of elementary level staffing, average class sizes will increase by nearly two students (24.2 from 22.3). If programs are cut at the high school level to account for the shortfall, one may see the elimination of 65 year-long or 130 semester elective courses.

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Our first concern is the State taking away local control from municipal organizations. We all know that local governments (city, park, school) have the most direct influence/results for our residents. Constituents can very easily contact the locally elected officials to voice opinions on the property tax levy.”

– Jim Grabowski, Elmhurst City Mayor

Executive Director for the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the Year 1 impact statewide will be a net reduction of $450 million or $100 million more than the state’s 2018 public education funding increase of $350 million.

Owners of a $750,000 home in Chicago six collar counties can expect to save only $750 over two years, while their public school systems will lose some $600 million in property tax revenue.

Elmhurst Park District Public parks and recreational facilities improve communities across Illinois, and attract new businesses and employees while helping to retain existing businesses and residents.

Elmhurst Park District Director Jim Rogers reported that freezing property taxes will prevent tax revenues from simply keep pace with the cost of inflation, likely resulting in service cuts.

The minimal CPI‐increase permitted by PTELL merely allows the Park District to cover inflation-

Obituary

Katherine ‘Kay’ DeYoung, 90 Katherine ‘Kay’ Elizabeth (nee Simpson) DeYoung, our dear mother and friend, passed away at Oak Brook Healthcare Centre, Oak Brook, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at the age of 90. She will be greatly missed.

Kay was born in Chicago on March 27, 1927 to William and Mildred (nee Harrod) Simpson, and she lived in DuPage County for most of her life.

She graduated from Lyons Township Junior College in LaGrange and from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, with a degree in journalism. Before and after raising her 4 daughters, she worked for companies including Marshall Fields, Sears, and Nalco Chemical Company.

Kay was an involved, long-time member of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst and later of Peace Lutheran Church in Lombard.

She was a strong, compassionate

ary increases in expenses—such as utility costs, supplies, materials and equipment—and does not increase revenues after expenses are paid.

Service cuts could include, but are not limited to, affordable afterschool and summer school programs, and programs for senior citizens and those with disabilities.

According to the EPD, national and regional studies show that park and recreation services increase property values and the vast majority of Illinois citizens (9 out of 10) agree with those studies.

While a loss of educational opportunity can be viewed by many as a direct result of the property tax freeze, the same, conclusion can be reached with respect to park programs.

Ultimately, a property tax freeze could suppress home values if home buyers notice cuts in valuable services and change their perception of our community.

The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry respectfully opposes the property tax freeze.

person who loved books, music, nature, and travel.

Survivors include her children, Nancy (Gerry) Nordgren of Oak Park, Barbara DeYoung of Gainesville, Fla., Mary Beth and Margaret DeYoung of San Diego, Cal.; grandchildren, Rachel Nordgren and Caleb Nordgren; her cousin Rae (nee Harrod) Hall; nephew, John Blimke; and friends.

Kay was preceded in death by her loving parents, her former husband Bruce DeYoung, and her cousin Robert Simpson.

Services to celebrate Kay’s life will be held in the spring. Interment beside her parents took place in Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook.

Those wishing to celebrate Kay’s life may honor her through donations to Circle Urban Ministries, circleurban. org.

Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home.

Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.

Illinois to enforce unemployment benefit registration requirement

By Illinois News Network Beginning July 17, the Illinois Department of Employment Security will require all residents to register with the Illinois Employment Service before receiving any unemployment benefits.

The measure aims to increase the number of resources available for residents seeking employment and allows the department to better assess the employment needs of Illinois’ job seekers.

Jeff Mays, director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security, said the requirement isn’t new but the department is now enforcing it. “You won’t get a check and when you do file a resume you will get a check.”

Mays said the goal is to match job seekers with job openings. “States that have implemented these types of programs have actually walked people to employment quicker and that is what we want to try to do.

“We’ve been planning for this for eight months, and we’ve been moving around our technology system to be able to handle the resume process and to start making the links between the folk that are registering for work with the employers that need workers,” Mays said.

Available resources for Illinois job seekers include free job-search and postings, recruiting, job matches, hiring fairs, workshops, seminars and webinars. Individuals in search of employment will also

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have the advantage of having staff assist them in finding employment sooner.

Registering for the service involves uploading or creating a resume on the Illinois Job Link site.

Not everyone will be required to register for the service, however.

Individuals currently receiving benefits are exempt from the requirement.

Sixty percent of unemployment insurance claims currently filed with the department are not accompanied by a completed registration for employment services.

Individuals who register for employment services have access to more than 179,000 job postings on the state’s Job Link site.

City offers tips to prevent your water services from freezing As a public service, the City of Elmhurst sent the following release about winter bringing below-freezing temperatures recently. According to the release, the city’s water system has been experiencing a number of water main breaks due to the freezing temperatures. Please use extra caution and diligence to keep your water services from freezing.

Here are some ways to prevent your pipes from freezing: Drip your faucets.

• When temperatures drop below freezing, leaving your faucets to drip

when you’re asleep or not home will help prevent a pipe from bursting.

You waste a whole lot more water from a leaky or gushing pipe than you do from taking this precaution!

• Keep warm air on the water pipes. If you have water pipes behind walls, they could freeze and burst.

Keep your pipes exposed to warm air to reduce pipe freezing.

• Stick a large pot or a bucket under the faucet that you’re dripping.

You can use that water to flush the toilet or water plants, so it won’t go to waste!

Winterize your pipes.

• Turn the water off to your outside spigots and disconnect your garden hoses.

• Preventing burst pipes and leaks are your best bets when it comes to conserving water in winter. On top of dripping your faucets, it’s a good idea to make sure outdoor pipes, like the ones running to your backyard spigot, are wrapped.

This way, when temperatures drop below freezing, they stay warmer than the air and are less likely to develop leaks or burst.

Keeping the chill away

Brandon Irwin shows off a bottle of something to sustain him as he made his way around Sugar Creek Golf Course at the Chili Open on Saturday, Jan. 6. No one is sure exactly what’s in that bottle, but because it’s red, it was thought to be chili hot sauce!

Annual Chili Open comes to Sugar Creek Golf Course

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A group of 50 plus golfers turned out in the below-zero temperatures on Saturday, Jan 6, to play a round of golf at the annual Chili Open held at Sugar Creek Golf Course. Pictured are two foursomes who called themselves the DLHY and FRAIT group, who have been enjoying the challenge for several years. Despite the bitter temperatures, it was a bright and sunny day for the event, which ended in the clubhouse with homemade chili.

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Police beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations.

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.

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Assault

Jan. 1 A reporting officer responded to a retirement community in the 400 block of W. Butterfield for a report of an alleged assault.

A victim was being assisted by medical staff when she reported she was assaulted, police said. The victim states she was brought to the bathroom by one of the female nurses, who started cleaning her which was making her feel uncomfortable, according to police. Further investigation is pending.

Dec. 31 Police said officers responded to the 200 block of N. Illinois at around 5:48 a.m. after an unknown suspect refused to pay for his cab fare and pulled a knife on the cab driver. The cab driver gave a statement and a responding officer will attempt to make contact with the suspect.

Dec. 30 Police said a reporting officer was notified of a possible altercation at the Schiller Parking Deck at around 11:19 p.m. The officer made contact with Fernando Saucedo, 24, of Addison, who allegedly became belligerent and uncooperative. Police said Saucedo aggressively approached the officer while continuing to yell profanities. Saucedo was charged with attempted aggravated assault.

Criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to property

Dec. 29 A victim in the 200 block of E. Schiller told police at around 2:28 p.m. that he found damage to the siding on his house. The victim discovered 10 holes in the siding that appear to have been caused by an air soft gun.

Domestic battery, domestic incident

Dec. 30 A 28-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery in the 400 block of W. St. Charles at around 2:15 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a complaint of a domestic battery, the victim and a witness stated that the suspect slapped the victim in the face.

A victim in the 100 block of W. First told police at around 8:58 p.m. that he was involved in a verbal argument while at a bar.

The victim decided to leave and wait for a

train at the above location. The suspect reportedly located the victim at a nearby restaurant and they began to argue further. The argument became physical when the suspect allegedly began punching and kicking the victim. The victim claims the suspect kicked him, which caused the suspect to fall, damaging a glass door in the process. Staff at the restaurant did not wish to sign complaints for the damaged door as long as the suspect reimbursed them for the replacement glass.

small plastic bag containing a white powdery substance, which tested positive for cocaine, police said. Anderson was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, DUI, driving on the shoulder and failure to signal when required.

Kishon Bradley, 20, of Champaign, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and illegal transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Riverside at around 12:20 a.m.

DUI, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol, illegal possession of open alcohol

Dec. 30 Police said that subsequent to a disturbance complaint, a juvenile suspect told officers he was angry because his mother had thrown away his cannabis. Officers located a cannabis smoking pipe and cannabis remnants in the suspect’s bedroom, according to police. The juvenile was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia and released to a parent.

Jan. 1 Matthew Wright, 33, of Darien, was charged with DUI and improper parking/stopping on the roadway near First and West at around 10:29 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a driver slumped over the wheel, Wright was located and found to be DUI, according to police.

Dec. 29 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Clinton at around 11:59 p.m., a juvenile suspect was found to be DUI. The juvenile was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor and released to his father. Diego Lopez, 18, of Chicago, was observed throwing a baggie containing cocaine out the window of the vehicle, according to police. He was charged with felony unlawful possession of a controlled substance, obstructing identification and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Mario Alcon-Mejia, 36, of Melrose Park, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license revoked and no rear registration subsequent to a traffic stop near Belden and York at around 4:50 p.m. Police said after the suspect was placed under arrest, a search of his person yielded a small plastic bag with cocaine.

Wayne Valdez, 63, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI in the 1000 block of S. Route 83 at around 9:56 p.m. Police said officers were dispatched to the above location for a report of a vehicle crash where Valdez’s vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a fence.

Valdez was found to be DUI, according to police.

Leaving scene of an accident

Dec. 29

Eva Gonzalez, 58, of Northlake, was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no valid driver’s license near York and North at around 4:39 p.m.

Possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, controlled substance

Jan. 1 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and York at around 2:27 a.m., Myles Douglas Anderson, 22, of Lisle, was found to be DUI-alcohol. During a search, Anderson was found to be in possession of a

Dec. 28 Gabriela Martinez, 22, of Bensenville, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle and no insurance in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer Drive at around 7:59 p.m.

Police said that while a reporting officer was investigating a parked suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of W. North at around 1:52 a.m., the officer made contact with Kristopher Wade-Matthews, 31, of Chicago, and smelled the strong odor of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded a cannabis grinder, glass smoking pipe and a container with cannabis, according to police.

Wade-Matthews was issued citations for possession of cannabis and of drug paraphernalia.

Dec. 27 Thomas Lehman, 20, of Bensenville, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grand at around 4:44 p.m.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery

Jan. 1 Laura Ortiz, 35, of Bensenville, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 4:28 p.m.

Dec. 31 A victim at Elmhurst Hospital told police that she placed her gray/green North Face coat, a green lunch box and a green large canvas bag on a chair in the staff lounge. When she returned at 8:30 a.m., her items were missing. An investigation is pending.

Dec. 30 Brandon Travelstead, 29 of Antioch, was charged with felony retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:13 p.m.

Police said officers responded to the store for a retail theft in progress. According to police, a loss prevention employee stated she observed Travelstead place merchandise inside his pants, and then left the store without paying for those items.

Dec. 29 Police said an employee at a store in the 1000 block of S. York told police a suspect described as a black male around 5’1”, 115 pounds with fire engine red hair, a pink head wrap, wearing a black Canadian Goose jacket

and snow boots, came into the store and purchased several dessert items. The suspect attempted to pay for the items with a counterfeit $100 bill. The employee told the suspect the money looked fake and she was going to call the police. The suspect left the store. The employee retained the bill and the merchandise.

The counterfeit bill was collected as evidence and the Secret Service was notified.

Forgery was reported at a food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:20 p.m.

An employee told police a suspect attempted to purchase a Visa gift card using a counterfeit $100 bill. When the suspect was confronted by the employee about the fake bill, she fled the store. The counterfeit bill and the Visa gift card were retained as evidence.

Dec. 28 Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of N. Evergreen at around 12:01 p.m. A victim told police that a couple of months ago she received a credit card in the mail for which she did not apply. An unknown suspect(s) had opened this account and charged approximately $1,500 on the account.

Theft was reported at Elmhurst Hospital at around 3:39 a.m. A reporting officer responded to the hospital for a theft of a cellphone.

A victim told police she left her cellphone on the counter, near the nurse’s station. When the victim returned moments later, she noticed her phone was missing.

Dec. 25-Dec. 26 Attempted burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 600 block of Albert Street. A victim told police she left her purse in a locked vehicle while attending a party. The following day, she saw what appeared to be pry marks on the driver’s side door of the vehicle. She does not believe the suspect gained access to the vehicle.

Dec. 25 Theft was reported in the 100 block of N. York at around 11:15 a.m. A victim told police she lost her cellphone at the above location.

Using the “Locate Me” application, the victim learned the phone was located in Cicero.

Cicero police attempted to locate the victim’s phone with no results.

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Elm told police at around 9:39 a.m. that he listed a refrigerator for sale on Craigslist. He received an offer from a suspect, who sent a possibly fraudulent cashier’s check, stating the excess funds were to pay for moving company fees.

The suspect then requested that cash be sent via wire transfer back to him. The complainant refused and incurred no dollar loss.

May 27, 2017-Dec. 1, 2017 A victim in the 200 block of Evergreen told police at around 4:50 p.m. that he received a document in the mail informing him he had won the lottery and was eligible to collect cash. The victim was informed to mail several payments to an address in Missouri. The victim sent three checks to the address between the above dates, but has yet to receive his lottery winnings.

June 1, 2017Sept. 26, 2017 A victim in the 200 block of Evergreen told police he was contacted on the telephone by an unknown suspect who claimed he was a Federal Reserve employee. The suspect advised the victim he was eligible for a grant if he supplied the Federal Reserve employee with iTunes gift cards. The victim purchased gift cards and supplied the suspect with the numbers between the above dates.

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DMMC launches new public affairs program

Videos feature local mayors discussing policies affecting DuPage residents

The DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) has launched a new public affairs program, Issues at Hand, focused on the issues affecting residents’ wallets and daily lives, DMMC President and Addison Mayor Richard Veenstra announced today.

The show, which will be available online and for use on public access television and social media channels, features local mayors explaining the impact of policy set in Springfield on local cities and villages.

“At DMMC, we’ve made it a top priority to keep our residents informed,” Veenstra said. “Issues at Hand provides a forum that moves

beyond sound bites to address, discuss and explain the complex challenges and issues facing municipalities across DuPage County.”

Veenstra was appointed DMMC president earlier this year and pledged to unify DuPage municipalities on key issues and protect local tax dollars as the state attempts to regain its financial footing.

Under Veenstra’s leadership, a primary goal has been to educate constituents about legislative proposals – like a permanent property tax freeze – that might gain support from homeowners but have consequences and could end up costing taxpayers more in the long

run.

In the first 15-minute episode of Issues at Hand, Veenstra, along with Mayors Steve Chirico of Naperville and David Brummel of Warrenville, discuss how property taxes factor into their communities’ budget. The mayors also explore the potential impact of a permanent property tax freeze on local governments, schools and overall quality of life Despite the fact that local municipalities receive a very small portion, approximately 10 percent, of the overall property tax bill, that money often represents the primary source of a town’s revenue. A permanent property tax

freeze would reduce a municipality’s revenue even further, restrict its ability to access needed funds and jeopardize vital public services such as police and fire protection, garbage pick-up, road maintenance and snow removal.

The first episode of Issues at Hand and subsequent editions will be available on the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference YouTube channel.

To watch the first episode, please visit the following link – http://bit. ly/2CNM4SS “Although Addison, Naperville and Warrenville are featured in the first episode, all DuPage County residents will find the content engaging and rele-

Residential burglary reported in north Elmhurst The City of Elmhurst released a statement provided by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael K. Ruth that police have been investigating several residential burglaries, which reportedly occurred in north Elmhurst

on Wednesday, Jan. 3, between the hours of 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.

According to Ruth on Wednesday evening, police responded to a residential burglar alarm in the 200 block of East Elmhurst Ave. Officers at the scene reported there were pry marks on the door as well as fresh footprints

in the snow. Further investigation revealed that two other homes in the area had been burglarized — one on the 200 block of North Larch, another on the 200 block of North Michigan – in the same time period.

Ruth and the Elmhurst Police Department reminds residents to lock

their doors at night, activate burglar alarms and use motion detector lighting, if possible. Anyone with any information about these incidents, or with a surveillance video of the areas mentioned above, is asked to call 630-530-3050 or send an email to: policeinfo@elmhurst.org.

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1.5 story single-family residence.

Upon arrival, firefighters along with mutual aid companies from Addison, Bensenville, Villa Park and York Center found smoke coming from the roofline. Early investigation indicated the fire may have started in or around the fireplace. The fire was extinguished at 10:27 a.m., the

release said.

No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.

The residence has been deemed uninhabitable and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, Freeman said. No damage estimates were available at the time the release was issued.

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Feb. 1, 2017-March 1, 2017 Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of E. Wrightwood. A victim told police that he was contacted by a collection agency for an outstanding bill from Comcast between the above dates and learned that an unknown suspect(s) used his personal information to open a fraudulent Comcast account. Comcast required a police report to be filed.

Warrant arrest

Jan. 1 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Walnut at around 1:50 a.m., Jose Gonzalez, 41, of Chicago, was found to be wanted on a warrant out of the Chicago Police Department. He also was charged with illegal transportation of open alcohol, no valid driver’s license and disobeying a traffic control signal.

Edgar Gongora, 33, of Chicago, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for illegal transportation of open alcohol.

Dec. 30 Police said officers responded to the 300 block of S. Spring at around 6:19 p.m. to the report of a male subject who requested assistance. Upon further investigation, it was learned that Gregory Staskowski, 38, of Wheaton, had an active warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, according to police.

Dec. 29 Police said that subsequent to a traffic crash in the 300 block of S. York at around 6:39 p.m., Blair Davis, 33, of Villa Park, had a valid warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. Davis also was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving while license suspended.

Firefighters respond to house fire; no injuries reported FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst by authority of Fire Chief Thomas K. Freeman, Elmhurst firefighters were dispatched to the 800 block of N. Howard at 9:42 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, for the report of smoke in the basement of a

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DMMC has encouraged the members of the 33 municipalities it serves to broadcast Issues at Hand on public access television, post on social media channels and share with residents. Future episodes of the program will tackle different topics.

“At its core, Issues at Hand offers a new resource to connect with local residents, while helping them evaluate and understand the local impacts of legislation set at the state level in Springfield,” Veenstra added. “As DuPage County mayors, we need to speak with a unified voice and maintain an inclusive and collaborative approach with lawmakers to solve issues for the good of our communities.”

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Like a good neighbor: Illinois sees record loss of people to nearby states New IRS data show the Land of Lincoln is bleeding a record number of people to its neighboring states.

While it’s not pretty, it’s the truth.

And Springfield refuses to take note.

In tax year 2015 (2015-2016), 21,800 more people “walked out” of Illinois to each of its neighboring states than walked in from those states. Measured by exemptions on tax returns, that was Illinois’ highest loss of people to neighboring states on record.

Wisconsin (with a net gain of 6,000 Illinoisans), Michigan (2,500), Indiana (8,200), Kentucky (1,100), Missouri (2,000) and Iowa (1,900) all won their “border wars” with Illinois.

But why?

We know from the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University that the No. 1 reason Illinoisans cite for wanting to leave the state is taxes. And economic analysis can shed some light on what might be driving shorter moves across the state border. Research

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shows that while longer-distance moves are driven predominantly by employment, shorter-distance moves are driven more by housing.

That means Illinois property taxes, which are often so high they can act as a second mortgage, could really hurt the Land of Lincoln when families are comparing home prices in their community with a nearby location in another state.

Of course, those who leave take their incomes with them. The Land of Lincoln lost more than $720 million in adjusted gross income, or AGI, on net to neighboring states in 2015-2016, and lost $4.7 billion

Letters to the editor

UCCA thanks community for support over holiday season

United Community Concerns Association would like to thank the Elmhurst community for their donations of food, money, and endless hours of time volunteered during this year’s Annual Holiday Food Drive.

Their generosity helped make the holiday season brighter for 275 families with children in Elmhurst Community School District 205 schools who received over 1,100 boxes of donated food, valued at over $25,000, and weighing more than 11.5 tons.

We would like to give a special thanks to the City of Elmhurst, City Manager James Grabowski, and all employees, especially from the Public Works Department; Dr. David Moyer, Superintendent of Elmhurst District 205, all District 205 students, families, social workers, and staff; Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot; Elmhurst Jaycees; Elmhurst Park District and its employees; Elmhurst Public Library; Elmhurst YMCA; Elmhurst Rotary Club; and to the many local churches, organizations, businesses and approximately 400 volunteers who sorted, packed, loaded cars, and delivered the food.

Throughout last year, more than $76,000 was provided in food certificates to families and seniors. We are a 100% volunteer organization with over 99% of all donations used to help feed our neighbors in need.

This would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers, our gener-

ous partners, and our caring community. Since the needs are as strong as ever, your financial support is appreciated year-round as we continue to work together to fight hunger in our Elmhurst community. Checks may be made payable to UCCA, 125 W. Church Street, Elmhurst, 60126. For more information please visit ucca-elmhurst.org.

The Officers and Directors of United Community Concerns Association Susan Sands, President

in AGI to the rest of the nation as a whole.

An eroding tax base means Illinoisans who remain get squeezed even more for the surging cost of government.

Cities, villages and school districts across the state are hiking property taxes to pay for legacy costs that just keep growing.

One canary in the coal mine might be the city of Danville. Just a few miles from the Indiana border, it’s saddled with more than $100 million in local pension debt. Local leaders’ hands are tied by state law when bargaining with government worker unions, so spending reform is difficult, meaning tax hikes are one of the only levers available to fix holes in the city’s budget.

The result? Danville property owners now pay a dedicated pension fee of up to $1,020 a year. It can be tough to attract needed investment with a deal like that, and easy to move a matter of minutes to avoid the cost. The same goes for plenty of other communities in Illinois.

Just look at the Quad Cities, where the population on the Iowa side of the metro area (Scott County) grew by more than 4 percent since 2010.

Meanwhile, the Illinois side shrunk, with Rock Island and Henry counties seeing their populations drop by 1.9

percent and 2.3 percent, respectively.

To many observers, Illinois’ loss of people is a damning indictment of its policy choices. A Midwestern state that’s unfriendly to small businesses and that passed a massive tax hike in the middle of a recession recovery in 2011—all while residents already were paying some of the nation’s highest property taxes—isn’t worth emulating.

But the crowd selling a progressive income tax hike as the cure-all for Illinois’ woes has found a new battle cry against any real reform: “Look, Minnesota!”

Indeed, Minnesota was a rare state in the region to see a small net gain in people from other states last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So are people really choosing Minnesota because of a progressive income tax?

Lyman Stone, a U.S. Department of Agriculture economist and demographer, poses a more likely explanation:

“Commentators have attributed Minnesota’s [recession] recovery to its tax policies, revenue-sharing and education, and other factors,” Stone writes.

“Unfortunately, those theories are probably all wrong. Simply put, the real reason for Minnesota’s relatively low unemployment rate and faster

recovery is oil.”

Neighboring North Dakota’s oil boom provided opportunities for thousands of predominantly young, less-educated Minnesotans. Now that the boom has receded, is it any wonder those workers would be returning home?

Minnesota has only enjoyed an upward tick in residents from other states in the last two years, according to census data, just as the oil rush petered out next door.

Also worth considering: IRS data show that over the last five years, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa and Michigan all gained more Illinoisans on net than Minnesota.

Dropping another tax hike on a shrinking Illinois population and sputtering state economy remains a dangerous game—especially when the money won’t really go to new or improved services. The entirety of the $5 billion tax increase state lawmakers passed in the summer, for example, will be eaten up by pension payments.

Solving Illinois’ people problem requires addressing the high cost of government, which makes the state far less attractive for people looking to plant roots.

Anyone who refuses to even pay lip service to that sad reality is telling fairy tales.

Adult leader thanks community for assisting 8U cheerleaders

On Saturday, Dec. 9, my 8-yearold daughter competed in Tampa, Fla., for a Nationals Cheer Competition where she and her Leyden Bears 8U teammates came in first place.

We previously held a fundraiser to raise monies for these 20 girls to make the trip. Thank you so much to the following local businesses who said yes immediately when the request was made for donations: Red Arrow Tap Room; Hand & Stone; Anita Reads; Skin Deep; Aurelio’s Pizza; DeCampana Restaurant; Evolution Dance; Bentley’s Pet Stuff; and, Nothing Bundt Cakes.

I will patronize these businesses and encourage others to do the same as their generosity and community spirit was recognized. Thank you so much!

Jennifer DeBosschere

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Those who put it all together

At the annual Chili Open held at Sugar Creek Golf Course, no one keeps things running smoothly on schedule like the staff who works there on the coldest golf day of the year. Pictured are (from left): Lori Martishius, Cory Ferrell and Dave Anderson, who registered golfers, served chili and other foods and tended bar. It all took place on Saturday, Jan. 6, when temperatures were hovering below zero.

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Beyond the Chili Open

Following a round of golf in sub-zero temperatures, these “chilly” golfers enjoyed not only homemade chili, but also a spread that included salad, chicken, pizza, pasta, potatoes and much more.

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Enjoying chili after a chilly day on the links

If the Chili Open offered a prize to the person who traveled the furthest to attend, it would be presented to Alex Rickett (second from left), who was visiting the area all the way from the U.K. Also pictured are (from left): Brandon Irwin, Rickett, Bryan Snyder and Chris Jones. This was not only the first Chili Open for this group of friends, they are all first-year golfers, having only taken up the sport last April.

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Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed Friday, Jan. 12 -- ECPA presents ‘Broadway in Elmhurst’ At 7:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) will host “Broadway in Elmhurst” at Timothy Christian School Auditorium, featuring performers with Elmhurst roots. Tickets are $20 for adults in advance ($22 at the door), $18 for seniors and students in advance ($20 at the door) and $15 each for groups of 10 or more. Purchase tickets online at ecpa-elmhurst.org or by mailing a check to ECPA, PO Box 653, Elmhurst Saturday, Jan. 13 Lizzadro Museum will present “Say Bones! Dinosaur BINGO” beginning at 2 p.m. for ages 7 to adult. Come play a fossil-filled version of the classic game Bingo, led by Ron Solberg. Learn about 1 million year-old fossils such as trilobites and crinoids while playing the classic game. Geared for grades 3-5, adults are welcome to play.

Rock and fossil prizes awarded.

Fee: $5 per person. Reservations required. Call 630-833-1616.

Sunday, Jan. 14 From 12:15-2:30 p.m., there will be a Single Mothers Luncheon event featuring author/speaker Lina Abujamra, a pediatric ER doctor who helps women build their faith and manage critical decisions.

Single moms and your children are invited to the event at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, just west of the Elmhurst Hospital. Lina will speak at 1:10, at that time children will go to age appropriate activities. Admission: free. For more information email Jane at janeloe@ aol.com.

Thursday, Jan. 18 From 6:30-8 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum will host a book discussion about “Lincoln in the Bardo,” an engrossing 2017 novel by best-selling author George Saunders. Guests can also enjoy after-hours access to the exhibits.

Co-presented with Elmhurst Public Library in connection with the exhibit, “Freedom: A History of US.”

Appropriate for adults. A limited number of books will be available at the Elmhurst Public Library or any major bookseller. Registration required, call 630-530-6879 to register.

Saturday, Jan. 27 A memorial celebration is planned to honor legendary York boys cross country coach Joe Newton beginning at 2 p.m. in the York Commons at York Community High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road. Newton died in the early morning of Dec. 9 in Arizona. The public is invited.

Ongoing programs: • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

• A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m.

New York steaks are available first Friday of the month. Musical enter-

tainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-8337800.

• TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sen-

sibly—meets on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church, 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net.

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Speaker presents ‘How to Thrive in Your Singleness’ at Single Mothers event Single moms along with their children are invited to the next Single Mothers luncheon event scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14, from 12:15-2:30 p.m. to hear a special guest speaker.

The program will be feature pediatric ER doctor and author/lecturer Lina Abujamra, who uses the same skills serving patients in the ER as she does helping women build their faith and manage critical decisions. She is the founder of Living with Power Lina Abujamra Ministries. Her deepest desire is to help people live life with power by connecting biblical answers to everyday life.

AbuJamra’s most recent book “Thrive” has taken her back to her birth country in the Middle East, where she provided medical care for the Syrian refugees. Lina still practices medicine, but spends most of her time speaking and providing biblical truth to everyday life.

She is the author of three books: Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended; Stripped: When God’s Call Turns from Yes to Why Me? and Resolved: 10 Ways to Stand Strong and Live What You Believe. Her website can be found at livingwithpower.org.

The event will take place at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, just west of Elmhurst Hospital. Lina will speak at 1:10 p.m., at which time children will go to age-appropriate activities. There is no fee to attend. For more information about the event, visit elmhurstcrc.org/she or send an email to: janeloe@aol.com.

College news

Local students earn scholarships to Cornell Cornell College recently announced that the following students from Elmhurst have been admitted for the fall 2018 semester and have earned scholarships. They include: Benjamin Jackson, Daniel Rafac, Ashton Thurber each received a Dean’s Scholarship; Samuel Wittmer has earned a Presidential Scholarship.

Belmont University announces fall Dean’s List Seven Elmhurst residents have achieved the dean’s list at Belmont University in Nashville for the fall 2017 semester. They are: Grace Foster, Hanna Kikos, Jeanette Morley, Luke Sacksteder, James Wareham, Emily Whitcomb and Calvin Widener.

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Crestview Garden Club gives to EYFP

At its annual Christmas party, the Crestview Garden Club collected more $261 in donations to the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry. The club also made quarterly donations of food and other items to the pantry through the year.

Area residents inducted into Phi Kappa Phi The following local residents recently were initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Elizabeth Majka and Troy VanAken, both of Elmhurst, were initiated at Elmhurst College.

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Family Living

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Immaculate Conception kindergarten and pre-kindergarten celebrate Jesus’ birthday On Friday, Dec. 15, parents, grandparents, and guests of children in Immaculate Conception Grade School’s kindergarten and pre-kindergarten 4 students packed the IC Chapel to watch their Christmas program.

The program began with Christmas caroling by the kindergarten students, who were then accompanied on the chapel altar by class-

mates dressed as Mary, Joseph, and heavenly angels. The students told the story of the night of the birth of Christ. Then, pre-K four students processed into the chapel and joined in the Christmas caroling.

Afterward, there was a “Happy Birthday, Jesus!” celebration in Monsignor Plunkett Hall for the children and their guests.

ICGS pre-K 4 students, dressed in their Christmas finest, prepare to process into the IC Chapel for their Christmas program.

Edison holds STEM event in MakerSpace ‘Studio’

Pictured are the ICGS kindergarten students who put on a mini Nativity at the Early Education Christmas program on Dec. 15.

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ICGS kindergarten students sing Christmas carols at their program on Dec. 15.

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Edison Elementary School MakerSpace, named Edison Studio, held its first-ever all-school Maker/STEM event. Afternoon classroom schedules were paused so students could engage in various Maker/STEM activities centered on building, engineering, coding, collaboration, problem-solving and creativity.

With support of the District 205 Foundation, the Elmhurst Public Library and the Edison PTA, Edison Studio crafted many activities to foster future-ready learning in Edison students.

Activities varied by grade level and classroom.

• Kindergartners got their hands on Magna-Tiles to make flowers, bridges and trains. They also participated in an “unplugged” coding activity using Code Hopper mats.

• The art room became a construction zone where first grade students designed and created rain shelters for “Elephant” and “Piggie” (stars of a popular book series) made with Popsicle sticks, cardboard, laminate and other materials. They also wrote some code with “Scratch Jr.” • In the music room, second graders made community structures and infrastructure elements for “Glow Communities” out of cardboard, plastic bottles, card stock and lit them up with Glow Sticks.

They also designed Keva plank trails and coded BeeBot robots to follow all the twists and turns.

• In the multi-purpose room, third graders built and raced “junk boats” out of recyclable items like cardboard, plastic tubs, straws, pipe cleaners, plastic and duct tape. They also built and coded Lego WeDo devices, courtesy of Lori Hoegler and Shaira Rock from the Elmhurst Public Library.

• Fourth graders coded Ozobot robots to take tours across the USA to visit national parks or

state capitals. They also engineered ways to make a Matchbox car move without touching it, using balloons, string, straws and other materials not normally used by auto engineers.

• Fifth graders learned about castles and then put their learning into action by building castles with working drawbridges, flags and a keep. They also engineered a two-finger grabber device from only a small bagful of items like rubber bands, Popsicle sticks, a fork and a spoon.

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Kindergarten students at Edison School practice working with Magna-Tiles when the school hosted a STEM event recently. Pictured are (clockwise from top): Lauren Feidler (holding stop sign), [instructor,] Jacob Simonis, Makenna Kleinberg, Neil Sutton and Megan Marsico.

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Immaculate Conception Grade School holds Christmas pageant On the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Immaculate Conception Grade School community gathered for its annual Christmas pageant, a program of Christmas caroling interwoven within an original Christmas story. This year’s Christmas story, authored by ICGS teacher Sara Donovan, involved characters looking through windows at differ-

ent scenes of families, individuals and even animals. After encountering each scene, each character was moved by compassion to take action in some way. Various famous poems and Christmas carols were incorporated into the storytelling as well. At the program’s conclusion, a group of eighth grade students re-enacted the Nativity.

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ICGS eighth grade students re-enact the birth of Christ at the Christmas pageant on Dec. 13.

Students wore festive Christmas wear for the Christmas pageant on ICGS fourth graders sing a Christmas carol for family members and guests during the school’s annual Dec. 13.

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Brewpoint Coffee named A.J. ‘Toche’ Terrones Business of the Year Brewpoint Coffee, now with three locations in Elmhurst, will receive the A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award for 2017 at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 99th annual Awards Gala held at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel in Oak Brook on Friday, Jan. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.

A family-owned and operated business, Brewpoint has operated a coffee shop in downtown Elmhurst since 2014, opened the Lexicon Café inside the Elmhurst Public Library last September and opened a coffee roaster in north Elmhurst in December.

The annual award is given based on a member’s contributions to the chamber’s success, to the betterment of both the business community and Elmhurst community, and impact in their field of business, each in the given year and historically, along with years in business and years as a chamber member.

A chamber member since 2016, Brewpoint Coffee is owned and operated by the wife and husband team of Melissa Villanueva and Angelo Sepulveda.

The award presentation will be made by Outgoing Chairman of the Board of Directors Joe Muchow of E.L. Foust Co. and ECCI president & CEO John R. Quigley.

Joining them in the award presentation will be representatives of Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, the 2016 Business of the Year recipient.

Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria will receive an acrylic Business of the Year plaque to put on display at its Elmhurst restaurant.

The traveling trophy of imported 24 percent German lead crystal atop a mahogany wood base will be displayed at Brewpoint Coffee’s downtown Elmhurst location until the Chamber’s 2017 annual meeting and awards dinner, while an award plaque with a nameplate listing Brewpoint Coffee is on permanent display at the chamber office.

More about Brewpoint, the business In 2014, Villanueva decided to walk ARCHIVE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent away from her “corporate” job as the Director of Recruitment and Devel- Pictured is Melissa Villanueva standing in front of Brewpoint Coffee at 124 W. Park Ave. in downtown

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Elmhurst. Following a vision that came to her while visiting the Philippines, Villanueva has taken steps to assure that Brewpoint is not just a coffee house but also a socially conscious, safe community space.

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Heart of Elmhurst

Heart of Elmhurst

CENTER OF TOWN COLONIAL SITUATED ON A DOUBLE LOT & WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN, METRA, AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS, & ALL ELMHURST AMENITIES. SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM & LIVING $699,000 FIRST OFFERING!

CENTER OF TOWN COLONIAL SITUATED ON A DOUBLE LOT & WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN, METRA, AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS, & ALL ELMHURST AMENITIES. SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM & LIVING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE & 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM. 4 BEDROOMS UP PLUS A FIRST FLOOR OFFICE OR 5TH BEDROOM W/ BATHROOMS ON EACH LEVEL, HARDWOOD FLOORS, UPDATED KITCHEN W/ GRANITE COUNTERS & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. LOT COULD BE SUBDIVIDED INTO TWO 50X150 LOTS ON COTTAGE HILL! $699,000

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Close to everything, offering a private, professionally landscaped backyard complete w/ lighting, 2-level deck, pergola & fire pit. Perfect retreat for entertaining/relaxing.

Family rm features gas fireplace & raised hearth surrounded $495,000 NEW LISTING!

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Danby Woods Colonial You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custom-built fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, 3 fireplaces, one w/ dual exposure to the master BR & master bath. 2 magnificent libraries, a lower level in-law arrangement w/ private bath & wet bar w/ sink, fridge & dishwasher. Covered porch & 2nd floor veranda overlooking a expansive paver brick patio & large yard w/ irrigation & impressive landscaping, a heated 2 car attached garage w/ epoxy floors, & charming Coach House! $699,900

Danby Woods Colonial

You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custombuilt fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, $699,900

La Fave Ranch

La Fave Ranch

A rare opportunity on Mitchell for a La Fave Mediterranean style home on an extra wide 77 x 150 deep lot with spectacular outdoor center courtyard paver brick patio with outdoor fireplace, pergola, and built in grill. 4 bedrooms, 3 full

A rare opportunity on Mitchell for a La Fave Mediterranean style home on an extra wide 77 x 150 deep lot with spectacular outdoor center courtyard paver brick patio with outdoor fireplace, pergola, and built in grill.

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3.5 car garage, finished basement, front patio/veranda, master suite with attached office/nursery, separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. Original home was expanded in rear to include a high-end eat-in kitchen and family room with fireplace.

Steps to Town!

On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4-Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins, entertainer’s kitchen w/ island, butler’s pantry, full bath, separate formals & 2 fireplaces. 4 beds up w/ master suite, spa bath & laundry. Finished basement - office, 5th bed, & rec room. Outdoors- new Trex deck, 190’ deep lot, playset & 2.5 car garage. Improvements include hardie siding, Pella windows, electrical/ plumbing, & 3-zone HVAC. Walk to everything! $889,900

Steps to Town!

On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4-Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins,

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This brick and stone French provincial has all the bells and whistles you are not going to find in your run of the mill spec. Over 5,300 SF of finished living space, 10 ft first floor ceilings, paver brick driveway and back patio, professional grade appliances, Pella windows with Ethan Allen window treatments, smart home features, backup generator, 5 beds with 6 full baths - all bedrooms with direct bathroom access, a finished basement with high end bar for entertaining, and 2 masonry fireplaces. Steps from the Prairie Path and a short walk to Lincoln Elementary and the Spring Rd Business District. Call office for pricing and more details.

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South Elmhurst location. Walk to Lincoln grade School, Bryan Middle School and York High School. Steps to Illinois Prairie Path and Spring Road shopping district. 75x140 Lot. Unique open floor plan. 4 car garage. 2 attached/2 detached. 3800 sq. $965,000

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Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-de-sac location in south Elmhurst.

Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park.

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As spacious as they come, this ranch offers 4 BR’s, 4 full baths, a formal dining room w/ wet bar, 1st floor laundry, tons of storage, & can entertain the largest gatherings all year round. $719,900

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and $670,000

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the Prairie Path landscape while living less than one mile from downtown Elmhurst’s restaurants, shopping, museums, library, theater & Metra. Situated in a friendly community with award winning schools & parks just 17 miles from downtown Chicago. Phase II is ready for occupancy with selection of your own custom finishes. Call today for a private showing. $670,000

Cherry Farm Tudor

Cherry Farm Tudor

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition $699,900

Newer Construction < $700k!

Newer Construction < $700k!

Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent $650,000

New in Crescent Park

New in Crescent Park

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Expected delivery end of Feb. 2018. $1,199,900

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition with over-sized family room, breathtaking Master Suite with Floor to Ceiling Windows of sweeping views of the 15,000 square foot lot & En Suite bathroom & huge walk-in closet, Great Au Pair Quarters on 3rd Flr. 3 car epoxied attached garage, plus an INCREDIBLE LOCATION, steps to new Washington Park, walk to town/train & schools & Prairie Path! Pride in Ownership shines bright in this lovely home! $699,900

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Beautiful maple cabinets w/ walnut stain & dark glaze in kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite countertops. 4 beds on 2nd level w/ shared hall bath. Private master suite w/ whirlpool tub & large walk in shower. Dual zone HVAC & roughed in central vac. Partial finished basement w/ r/o plumbing for future bath. Fenced in yard with gas line for grill and much much more! $650,000

New Build on Sunnyside

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• Brewpoint

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opment at McTigue Financial Northwestern Mutual after three years, convincing then-boyfriend Sepulveda that the two of them invest all in on a downtown Elmhurst coffee shop located at 124 W. Park Avenue.

An award-winning, door-to-door salesperson of educational books for Southwestern Company from 2010-11, Villanueva had already learned about the do’s and don’ts of the coffee service business while working as Starbucks barista from 2005-08.

Sepulveda, a graphics designer by trade for the past dozen years, served as the Elmhurst Art Museum’s Director of Education and Events in 2015-16 and as a contracted Fine Art Curriculum Designer and Instructor for Chicago Public Schools in 2011.

The couple recently opened the Brewpoint Workshop & Roastery at 617 N. York St. at the north end of the York Center Plaza, thanks to $60,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District 4 assistance from the City of Elmhurst.

The annual award, which features a traveling trophy and permanent plaque, is named in memory of A.J. “Toche” Terrones, who served as Chamber President for nearly a decade until his death in July 1999.

Other Business of the Year honorees are Café Amano (2015), West Suburban Office Products (2014), Community Bank of Elmhurst (2013 and 1999), York Furrier (2012), Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare (2011), OEC Business Interiors (2010), Harris Elmhurst (2009), Diplomat West (2008), Suburban Bank & Trust Co. (2007), Larry Roesch Chrysler Jeep Dodge (2006), York Theatre (2005), Synergistic Networks, Inc. (2004), Silverado Grill (2003), Great American Exteriors (2002), Cardinal Cartridge, Inc. (2001) and Unique Travel Service, Ltd. (2000).

Mary Lou Mastro, MS, RN, FACHE, System CEO, Edward-Elmhurst Health, has been elected to serve on the Illinois Health and Hospital Association’s (IHA) 2018 Board of Trustees. The association represents more than 200 hospitals and nearly 50 health systems across the state. Mastro is serving a three-year term that began Jan. 1, 2018.

With more than 35 years working in health care, Mastro served as President & CEO of Elmhurst Lou Mastro Hospital from 2013 – 2016, where she led record volume growth and financial stability. Under her leadership, Elmhurst opened walk-in clinics in Bensenville, Franklin Park, Lombard, River Forest and Westmont, and the Edward-Elmhurst Health Center in Hinsdale. During her tenure, Elmhurst was named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of “100 Great Community Hospitals” in 2014.

Chamber announces upcoming business events Multi-Chamber State of the County Address DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin will deliver his State of the County address as a multi-chamber luncheon at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 per member and $40 per non-member. To register or for more information, call 630-834-6060 or visit elmhurstchamber.org.

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Pictured here is Melissa Villanueva with one of her baristas from Brewpoint Coffee preparing individual cups of coffee for members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry at one of its Member Breakfast events. Brewpoint is located at 124 W. Park in downtown Elmhurst and will expand into a new 3,500 square-foot location in the 600 block of North York.

99th Annual Awards Gala and 100th Birthday Bash Plans continue to advance for the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 99th annual Award Gala and 100th Birthday Bash in the Three Oaks Ballroom and Flower Room at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel on Friday, Jan. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. Honorees will include the A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Chairman’s Award and Civic Hall of Fame. Tickets are $55 per person, $100 per couple and $400 per table of eight. To register, call 630-834-6060 or visit elmhurstchamber.org.

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Sports January 11, 2018 • 19

Timothy Christian girls basketball Things looking up for team ready for second half of season IC Catholic Prep Strube named all-tournament at Lisle; Trojans return from Dominican Republic this week

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By Mike Miazga

If we stay strong and the girls believe in their talents and play together, we can finish strong. We are so unselfish that I have to push some girls to take more shots.”

CORRESPONDENT

After playing in the Lisle holiday tournament, the Timothy Christian girls basketball team headed to the Dominican Republic as part of the school’s annual Renew initiative.

During its time in the Dominican Republic (the team was scheduled to return this week), the Trojans worked with young local girls’ basketball players, scrimmaged a couple teams and participated in numerous service projects.

Heading into its Renew trip, the Trojans were 9-8 overall and 4-3 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division play. Timothy went 1-3 at the Lisle tournament, defeating Addison Trail and then losing to tournament-champion Harvest Christian Academy, St. Edward and Antioch in overtime.

Jordyn Strube earned a spot on the Lisle all-tournament team. “I was very proud of Jordyn being named all-tournament in a very tough group of players,” said Timothy coach Michele Strube.

Michele Strube said team work has fueled the Trojans thus far this season. “We work very well together as a team,” she said.

Strube said Jordyn Strube and Olivia Schuringa have been the team’s most consistent players this season. “We would like more from them,” she said.

Strube also lauded the play of Heidi Westra. “Heidi has been huge for us on defense and with rebounding,” she said, noting Westra scored 12 points against Antioch. “She had a nice game against Antioch.”

Emily DeBoer, freshman Sureya Alex and her classmate Hannah Schuringa also have been key contributors. “Emily has been really strong and has provided great senior leadership,” said Strube.

“Sureya is our freshman point guard. She is learning and will get better. She played against some amazing guards in the holiday tournament. Hannah is our freshman forward and is so solid. She will be a very special player for us.”

Timothy also has excelled on the defensive end. “Our defense has been our strongest part of the game,” said Strube. “I would love to press and play man all game and cause more havoc, but too many schools we play have been faster and more solid in their ball-handling. So, we get creative and slow them down to compete.”

– Michele Strube, Timothy coach

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Timothy Christian’s Jordyn Strube was named to the Lisle all-tournament team over the holidays. Strube had 23 points (5 three-pointers), four rebounds and five steals in the team’s win against Addison Trail and also had 14 points (three 3-pointers), four assists and eight rebounds in a one-point loss to Antioch.

She also had nine points and four rebounds in a loss to tournament-champion Harvest Christian Academy.

Strube is looking for big things from her group to close out the season. “I expect a very good close to our season,” she said. “This could be our best record since I’ve been the coach here. If we stay strong and the girls believe in their talents and play together, we can finish strong. We are so unselfish that I

have to push some girls to take more shots. We hope to not lose our last nine games in the regular season, but we know Walther Christian and Riverside-Brookfield will challenge us.”

On the statistical front in recent games, Jordyn Strube and Olivia Schruinga each had 14 points in a win against IC Catholic Prep. Hannah Schuringa added 13 points.

Strube had two 3-pointers and also canned 8 of 9 free-throw attempts.

Olivia Schuringa made 6 of 9 free throws and Alex made 4 of 4 free throws. Olivia Schuringa had 12 rebounds, while Hannah Schuringa had nine rebounds, Westra had eight rebounds and Emily DeBoer had seven. Westra had four assists.

Against Addison Trail, Strube had 23 points that included a 5-for9 effort from the 3-point line. DeBoer had nine points. Westra added four assists and nine rebounds.

DeBoer had eight rebounds. Strube had five steals.

In the St. Edward game, Hannah Schuringa had 14 points. Olivia Schuringa and Lauren Gehrke each had eight points (2-for-2 on threepoint attempts). Hannah Schuringa had 12 rebounds, while Westra had 11 rebounds. Olivia Schuringa had nine rebounds.

Against Antioch, Strube had 14 points, while Westra and DeBoer each had 12 points. Strube made three 3-pointers, while Alex had two 3-pointers. Strube, Westra and Olivia Schuringa each had four assists. Strube and DeBoer each had eight rebounds, while Westra had six rebounds.

Timothy returns to action Saturday against Lisle in non-conference action and then returns to MSC Red Division play this coming Tuesday against Chicago Christian.

boys basketball team Knights coming off holiday tournament victory

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team has momentum on its side heading into the new year.

The Knights closed out 2017 by winning the IC Catholic PrepWestmont tournament with a 4-0 record.

“We did a really nice job of putting a streak together and getting the championship,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell.

The Trojans started the tournament with a victory against Elmwood Park. “We dominated the game from start to finish,” said Tyrrell. “We got up by 30 points and tournament rules say when a team is up by 30 we play with a running clock the rest of the game. We played a lot of guys. It was a fun way and a good way to start out.”

IC Catholic Prep then encountered a Chicago Latin School team that came into the tournament with two losses. “We went up against a very good Chicago Latin team,” said Tyrrell. “They had bigger size than we did.

We knew it would be close so we had to make sure that we got back on defense, boxed out and crashed the boards. It was a battle.”

Tyrrell noted Khali Saunders was a key factor in the win against Latin and in other tournament games. “Khali had a very nice tournament. He had three double-doubles for us and was a key reason why we won the championship against Montini. It was a very fast-paced and physical game and Khali helped us.”

The Knights then defeated Chicago Christ the King. “Christ the King was a good opportunity for us,” said Tyrrell. “They are a Class 2A school as is Chicago Latin. We could see them in the sectional. They are an extremely athletic team. We let our defense dictate that game. We limited them in all facets. We packed it in with our man-to-man defense and took away what they do well, which is dribble-penetration.”

That led IC Catholic Prep into the championship game against Montini.

“We know Montini from the old Suburban Christian Conference and the Suburban Catholic Conference. It was fun to play them,” said Tyrrell.

“Montini is having an excellent year. They had two losses going into the game. They have size and athleticism and good outside shooting. It was a great test for us at this point.”

Tyrrell said his team again played well on the defensive end in the final.

“We did an excellent job of taking charges,” he said. “Alex Meurer had two charges in the game. One was at a pivotal point in the game. He beat his man on the left side and got a layup and then on the other end got a charge. That’s two big possessions for us. Alex has done an excellent job this season. He handles the ball very well and is an excellent shooter. He is very smart with his shot selection and his decision making.”

Tyrrell again lauded Saunders, as well as Kevin Cheng. “Khali does a lot of other things for us other than his physical ability. He’s doing a nice job with a lot of things,” the coach said. “Kevin Cheng has been valuable as well. He’s our leading scorer. Him, Alex and Khali all are right around 11 points. In the Montini game, they picked up the pressure against us and we struggled with that. Kevin did an excellent job of staying composed and breaking down the pressure defense.”

IC Catholic Prep also excelled at the free-throw line in the tournament.

“Another key in those last three games was free-throw shooting,” said Tyrrell. “We did an excellent job at the line. If we can continue hitting our free throws, take charges, focus on defense and be patient on offense, we will be in a good position here down the stretch.”

IC Catholic Prep was 11-4 overall through late last week. The Knights face Walther Lutheran Friday and St. Edward on Saturday. The game against St. Edward is IC Catholic Prep’s annual Coaches vs. Cancer event that raises funds in the fight against cancer.

“It’s a great community event that we get a lot of involvement in,” said Tyrrell. “Boys and girls games go on all day and we all go to mass together at 5:15. There are silent auctions and other fundraisers. It’s a great community event.”

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Cheng scores 23 for IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team York girls basketball team opens new year against Nazareth

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team opened 2018 with a non-conference nail-biter on the road against Chicago St. Patrick. St. Pat’s was a 43-41 winner when a St. Pat’s player hit the game-winning shot with 1.1 seconds left to play.

The loss dropped IC Catholic Prep to 11-5 overall. The Knights are 3-3 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play.

St. Pat’s led 13-7 after the first quarter and 19-15 at halftime. The Knights got back into the game thanks to a 13-9 third quarter.

Kevin Cheng led the Knights with 23 points. He hit one 3-pointer and also shot 12-for-16 from the free-throw line. Alex Meurer added 11 points, while Dominic Gaudio hit one 3-pointer. St. Pat’s made seven 3-pointers in the game.

York girls basketball In recent action the York girls basketball team lost 35-18 to fellow West Suburban Conference Silver Division entrant Glenbard West in the finals of the Riverside-Brookfield tournament. York lost 38-37 to Glenbard West in conference action earlier in the season.

York also dropped a recent 47-29 non-conference game to Nazareth Academy.

The two losses left the Dukes at 11-4 overall. York brought a 4-1

WSC Silver Division record into a conference game earlier this week at Oak Park-River Forest.

The Dukes are back in action tonight at home in a WSC Silver game against Hinsdale Central and will then head to Hillside Saturday to face Proviso West in another conference game.

Elmhurst College men’s basketball The Elmhurst College men’s basketball team dropped a recent 8775 contest to Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington in a CCIW game.

Elmhurst dropped to 9-4 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while Illinois Wesleyan moved to 11-3 and 4-1 in conference play.

Wesleyan led 38-35 at halftime and then outscored Elmhurst 49-

40 in the second half on the Dennie Bridges Court at the IWU Shirk Center.

Jeremy Ireland led Elmhurst with 22 points to go with eight rebounds.

Justin Fox had 11 points, while Jake Rhode finished with 10 points and also had eight assists. Lavon Thomas had eight points and six rebounds.

Elmhurst College women’s basketball The Elmhurst College women’s basketball team also headed to Bloomington where it dropped an 87-61 decision to Illinois Wesleyan.

The loss put Elmhurst at 7-7 overall and 3-2 in conference play.

Wesleyan moved to 12-2 overall and 5-0 in CCIW action.

Wesleyan led 23-13 after the first

quarter and 48-18 at halftime. Elmhurst outscored Wesleyan 43-39 in the second half.

Mikaela Eppard led Elmurst with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Jasmin Bailey added 14 points, while Marissa Urso had 10 points. Courtney O’Donnell added seven points.

In earlier action, Elmhurst downed Millikin University by a 69-64 count in Decatur.

The game was tied 13-13 after the first quarter. Millikin led 32-29 at halftime and 52-49 after three quarters. Elmhurst outscored the hosts 20-12 in the fourth quarter.

Eppard had 21 points and six rebounds. Hannah Henderson added 15 points and six rebounds for Elmhurst, while Kelly Weyhrich had seven points. Henderson also had three steals.

York boys basketball team heading in right direction Dukes coach Doran happy with team’s performance at Tosh Holiday Classic

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Looking back at the recently completed Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York, Dukes coach Vince Doran gave it a big thumbs up for his team.

“We had a real good tournament,” he said. “We picked up some good wins and hopefully we can use that momentum going into the second half of the year.”

York went 3-1 in the tournament.

“I thought we played very well defensively,” he said. “We’re still struggling at times on the offense end, but it’s been our defense that has kept us in games. We’re playing with five guys out there who are working together. That’s very good to see.”

Defensively, York has benefitted from the turnover category on the stat sheet this season. “We’ve been able to turn people over and create some offensive opportunities with our defense. That’s been real important. Even though we might struggle sometimes offensively, we’re still able to create offense with our defense. It gives us opportunities when we do that.”

Doran said another positive aspect of the 32-team tournament is the quality of competition the Dukes see each year.

“It’s very good competition,” he said. “We played four really good teams and played four different styles. It’s good for our kids to experience that.”

Doran cited strong play throughout the tournament from a host of players, including Erik Cohn, Nick Kosich, Angelo Martucci and John Milling. Kosich was named to the all-tournament team.

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Martucci was cited for strong play by York coach Vince Doran at the recent York Jack Tosh Holiday Classic. In the four games where York went 3-1 in the 32-team field, Martucci had 31 points, 14 rebounds, 15 assists and seven steals.

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was leading the team in scoring at 12.2 points per game. Cohn was second at 10.1, while Martucci was right there at 9.2 points per game. Nate Shockey was averaging 6.7 points and Sam Walsh was at 6.3.

Walsh was leading the team in rebounding with Milling, Martucci, Cohn and Kosich all right there as well.

Martucci was tops in assists, while Kosich was second in that category. Kosich was leading the team in steals with 25, while Martucci had 24. Milling and Walsh were tied for the team lead in charges taken with three each.

Kosich was the team leader in 3-pointers made with 27 (37 percent). Cohn was second with 18 (34.6 percent), while Shockey was third with 12 (30.8 percent).

Cohn was leading the team in free throws with 21 of 25 made (84 percent). Milling had made 12 of his first 13 (92.3 percent) and Shockey was 20 of 27 (74.1 percent). York was shooting 40.9 percent from the field as a team, 33.3 percent from the 3-point line and 67.5 percent from the free-throw line. York also was a plus-70 in scoring differential compared to its opponents through 13 games (687-617 in points).

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“They all played well,” said Doran.

York was 8-5 overall through late last week and had a 1-1 West Suburban Conference Silver Division mark with the bulk of its conference slate ready to be played in 2018.

“I’m very happy with where we are,” said Doran. “This is the type of team that is going to get better as the season goes on. We have some inexperience out there, but we are gaining with each game. We’re going to keep moving in the right direction and I think we have the ability to do that.”

Through the first 13 games, Kosich

Timothy Christian boys basketball coach Scott Plasier knew his squad would face stern competition at the recent York Jack Tosh Holiday Classic.

His prediction proved true. The Trojans won their first game at York and then lost three to close out the unofficial first half of the season with a 9-4 mark.

“The competition at York was really good,” said Plasier. “The teams were well-coached and well-prepared. It was a good tournament for us to go and play against quality competition.”

Timothy opened the tournament with a win against Providence Catholic. “It’s one of those things where you are glad you won the first game but it also puts you in the tough winner’s bracket against other teams that won their first game,” said Plasier.

“Our goal going into the tournament was to win it and us winning that first game set us up to do that.”

The Trojans then lost to Naper-

ville North in the second round of the tournament. “We were up by three at half, but the two teams probably set basketball back by three decades,” said Plasier. “It was 1512 at halftime. Both defenses were really good. Naperville North had a couple guys in foul trouble and that helped us. I give our guys a ton of credit. They played hard and they responded well. We just couldn’t score it enough in the first half to give us a cushion. We played well the first four minutes of the second half and they went on an 11-0 run that put it out of reach for us.”

In the consolation bracket, the Trojans lost to Highland Park. “We played really hard against Highland Park,” said Plasier. “I was happy with how we did with some pressure things that got some turnovers especially late in the second half. We had the game in reach a couple times in the third quarter. Highland Park does a good job handling the ball.”

The tournament concluded with a loss to Palatine. “Palatine is big, long and athletic,” said Plasier. “They put it to us from the get-go. Overall in the tournament I was happy with how hard the kids played. They represented themselves well. They have a willingness to compete and in the long run that is going to be a big benefit for us. We know how hard we

have to play to succeed against really good competition.”

Timothy had a nine-game winning streak snapped at York.

The Trojans, due to the school’s annual Renew initiative, does not return to play until Saturday at Glenbard South.

Looking back at the first 13 games, Plasier, in his first season at the helm, is pleased with what he’s seen.

“I’m happy with the way we have responded in our play,” he said.

“There still is big room for growth.

We’re getting good minutes out of a variety of guys. They are doing such a good job responding to coaching.

They want to get better. We’re very happy through 13 games.”

Individually, Plasier has seen strong play of late from Matt Owens, a sophomore, and Michael Thomas.

“Right before the tournament, Matt Owens, our sophomore guard, played really well,” said Plasier. “He also played very well in the tournament against Providence. Michael Thomas also has been playing really well. Prior to the tournament, the two of them were playing at a high level.

That gives us second and third scorers that we need. Brandon Orange has been consistent in scoring for us. Those last few games where we

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The top 10 athletes from Illinois Editor’s note: The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association. More than 20 newspapers are creating stories about the state’s history, places and key moments in advance of the Bicentennial on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published up to this date can be found at 200illinois.com.

By Mark Potash OF THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

Illinois has produced many outstanding and game-changing athletes, so it’s a tough job to create any top 10 list.

The Illinois Press Association and Illinois Associated Press Media Editors enlisted longtime Chicago Sun-Times sports reporter Mark Potash for the job. Here is his list of the top 10 athletes from Illinois.

1. Red Grange, Wheaton The early days of professional football were not pretty or promising—obviously not televised but also casually recognized. The Bears and Cardinals were relegated to secondary pages of the sports sections in Chicago, with college football dominant and even high school football more prominent.

And more than that, pro football was a second-class citizen in American sport—considered substandard to college football and to some, an unseemly, disrespected profession.

The best college players didn’t automatically go to the National Football League.

Red Grange helped change all of that. The running back from Wheaton and the University of Illinois rivaled even Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey as an American sports star in the 1920s. When he signed with the Bears out of Illinois in 1925, he almost single-handedly changed the face of the NFL, giving it an instant credibility that was reflected in banner headlines and sell-out crowds.

Grange’s debut with the Bears on Thanksgiving Day drew 36,000 fans at Cubs Park— the largest crowd in the then-brief history of the future Wrigley Field. Ten days later, Grange drew a record 65,000 to the Polo Grounds for a game against Tim Mara’s fledgling New York Giants—an event that without exaggeration is credited with not only saving that franchise, but leaving an impression on Eastern sports writers that further legitimized pro football.

On a winter barnstorming tour following the season, Grange and the Bears drew a record 65,270 to the Los Angeles Coliseum.

As it turned out, Red Grange’s impact on the field would never match all of that. While playing for the New York Yankees in 1927 after a salary dispute with the Bears, Grange suffered a knee injury and missed the 1928 season. He returned to the Bears in 1929, but had lost the speed and agility that made him a superstar.

He made his mark as an outstanding defensive back—most notably making a touchdown-saving tackle on the final play that clinched the Bears’ 23-21 victory over Giants in the NFL championship game. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.

All things considered, no player from Illinois has had more impact on a sport than Red Grange. He was a four-sport star at Wheaton High School who scored 75 touchdowns. He became a superstar as a three-time All-American at Illinois who famously rose to the occasion of the big game when he scored four touchdowns in the first quarter against Michigan in 1924 at newly dedicated Memorial Stadium—a 95-yard return of the opening kickoff,

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Among the athletes included in this Top Some still say he’s there 10 list are Red Grange, Bonnie Blair, greatest linebacker to Isiah Thomas, Dick Butkus and Jackie play the game. The ButJoyner-Kersee.

plus runs of 67, 56 and 44 yards. In those days he was a larger-than-life star, his No. 77 was almost as famous as he was. And even then, the best was yet to come.

2. Dick Butkus, Chicago The greatest tribute to Dick Butkus’s fabulous NFL career is that as time passes and the linebacker position evolves arguably more than any in football—bigger, faster, greater athletes with triple-digit career sack numbers—his stature continues to grow.

The former Vocational High School and University of Illinois star still is No. 3 in most

kus Award is given to the best linebacker not only in college, but in high school and the NFL. Why? Because even with all-time greats such as Lawrence Taylor and Ray Lewis joining the best-of-all-time discussion, there always will only be one Dick Butkus. As the late Doug Buffone often said, “To play this game you have to have the Neanderthal gene—Butkus had two.”

But Butkus’ greatness lies deeper than that.

It’s almost a shame that Butkus’ reputation as a mean, angry, dirty player overshadows the reality that he was one of the most instinctive, disciplined, fundamentally sound and opportunistic players ever. He had a knack for being in the exact spot to make that brutal hit. And he had great hands. It’s almost ironic that Butkus, despite his reputation, was one of the cleanest, surest tacklers of all-time.

He was named to the All-Pro team five times and the Pro Bowl eight times. In 119 NFL games, he had 22 interceptions and 27 fumble recoveries. And the ferocity with which he played was real. Buffone, who played next to Butkus for seven years, often recalled looking at a frothing Butkus on the field and thinking, “I’m glad he’s on my side.”

3. George Mikan, Joliet At 6-10, George Mikan was the first superstar of professional basketball — the first bigman who could run the floor and dominate at the rim on both ends. His impact forced three rules changes: goaltending, widening of the lane and the 24-second clock. When he played with the Minneapolis Lakers in 1949, the marquee at Madison Square Garden said it all: “GEO MIKAN V/S KNICKS.” An awkward, un-athletic prospect from Quigley Prep/Joliet Catholic, Mikan flourished under Ray Meyer’s tutelage at DePaul, becoming a three-time All-American and two-time Player of the Year in college. He

won seven professional league championships, including one with the Chicago American Gears of the fledgling National Basketball League and six with the Lakers.

4. Isiah Thomas, Chicago The epitome of the head-strong, will-towin Chicago point guard, Isiah Thomas parlayed his innate skills and determination into superstardom and championships.

A west side native, he took St. Joseph High School in Westchester from anonymity to second place in the Class AA state tournament in 1979. He led Indiana to the NCAA title in 1981 and was the spark plug on the Pistons’ back-to-back NBA titles in 1989 and 1990.

Thomas was a 12-time NBA all-star and was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2000.

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TV nostalgia: Looking back at the happy days I grew up in the era of classic, theydon’t-make-them-like-that-anymore television shows. Of course this is my opinion. But who can argue with the iconic status of the Brady Bunch, Little House on the Prairie, Carol Burnett, Love Boat and Fantasy Island? (The last two so much different than shows with those titles might be today!)

It was a television era of Happy Days. Literally.

I could go on and on like a series in reruns – which many of us watched as well. There was Gilligan and his ever-stranded gang. I believe the Beaver (who predates the Bieber by decades) would be another, as would sheriff Andy Taylor and his adorable son, Opie.

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nition because it hadn’t been invented yet. Nor had reality TV – unless you counted the Lawrence Welk Show.

We huddled around the extra-large 24-inch picture tube console and got up from the couch when we wanted to change one of the four or five channels that our rabbit ears were able to pull in.

I remember those days of childhood with a pair of rose-colored glasses.

Life was different then. In all honesty I’d prefer to leave it that way.

I remember Cindy as a little girl with pigtails. The Love Boat crew as

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This isn’t reality, but I don’t want to be confronted with the knowledge that Charlie’s Angels could be grandmas. I don’t want to click on a link that promises, “Child stars who used to be beautiful. See what they look like now!”

I’ve no need for a modern-day Brady reunion. Seeing them on my flat screen doesn’t bring on feelings of nostalgia. Reruns can do that. Seeing the Brady “kids” grown up and middle-aged makes me feel, well, grown up and middle-aged.

I’m guessing others experience the same gut reaction. Hardly anyone embraces the constant unfolding of time, after a certain point in time.

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our Saturday nights around the Carol Burnett Show because that’s when it was broadcast.

Times have changed. TV has changed. Oh sure, we have more choices and channels now then we did then and our screens have stretched to a size beyond what we would have imagined possible 20 years ago. We can fast forward through commercials and record our favorite programs to watch when it’s convenient. We no longer have to arrange our Saturday evenings to watch our favorite show.

Call me sentimental, but sometimes I wish we did. Besides, maybe we lacked for choices back then, but at least there was no cable bill to pay each month.

Carol Burnett and the other good folks from her era delivered for free – with the help of advertisements, of course. Some things never change.

watched his changes as they came. I’m also okay with Betty White’s return because she’s Betty White and she’s always been golden – in years and personality.

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Billionaire J.B. Pritzker, the presumed favorite, wants to expand taxpayer-funded health care by creating a public-option plan in Illinois under Medicaid.

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“With the creation of IllinoisCares, Illinois would be the first state to expand Medicaid in this manner,” Pritzker’s campaign website states. “Medicaid is a lower-cost option than private insurance, giving Illinoisans another choice when faced with rising premiums.”

Medicaid is “lower cost” for individuals who use it because it’s subsidized by taxpayers.

Pritzker claims his plan would come at no additional cost to taxpayers but, of course, that isn’t true.

Medicaid expansion under Obamacare allowed able-bodied adults with no children in Illinois to join the “lower cost,” government-run program. But in three years, that expansion already costs double what lawmakers originally projected.

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The rising Medicaid costs in Illinois—as well as the state’s worst-in-the-nation, underfunded pension systems—are crowding out funding for other vital government services.

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Not surprisingly, “IllinoisCares” is the one of the more modest of the health plans being pitched by Democrat candidates for governor.

Sen. Daniel Biss, D-Evanston, and Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar are campaigning on plans to bring a government-run, single-payer health care system to Illinois.

“While the Affordable Care Act took giant steps forward in expanding access to care, it’s not enough,” Biss states on his campaign site. “Because I believe healthcare is a universal right, I also believe that health insurance must become universal.”

Biss’ stance ignores the fact that Obamacare has been a disaster, with costs skyrocketing and competition in the state exchanges dwindling. And while single-payer is bad policy for taxpayers, at least Biss understands it would come at a huge cost.

“If we’re serious about single-payer, we need a way to pay for it—and that means making bold changes in our tax code so that the rich finally pay their share,” Biss says. “That’s why I’ve been fighting for a progressive income tax and have introduced legislation to tax La Salle Street and close corporate tax loopholes.”

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In my opinion

What do the stars predict for 2018? This one is for the Libras….

Let’s look at 2018 predictions for Libras! Why? Because I’m one, of course. I haven’t read my horoscope in years, but this feels fun so let’s go for it.

Sunsigns.org says, “The Libra horoscope 2018 predicts that this is a year to focus on yourself and what makes you happy.” Well, that sounds marvelous. I’ve been doing that for about the last 10 years now

and life is absolutely groovy. I’m all for me being happy!

Libras are fun loving people; they are also highly sociable. Who doesn’t love fun? If you have choice between fun and not fun, what are you going to choose? Hmm, maybe I should read about signs too. But, nah!

“One dominant Libra personality trait is that they strive for balance in

all parts of their life. They are as fair as possible to others and will act as peacemakers. They believe in fairBy ness and equality.” That rings true.

KELLY That’s all well and good, but let’s SIMMONS Columnist get to the juicy stuff. Give me some predictions!

“Libra, communication is the key to the success of any relationship.

Once all of the talking is done with, more sexually passionate than usuyour relationship is bound to be al.” Woohoo! Look out, HusbandLover, we are going to be busy!

“Use what you have learned in the past in your relationship to make it Note: The post office requires a new request form every three years. If you have already more romantic and sentimental.” I mailed in your form, please disregard this notice. like that. I am a sucker for romantic sentiment. I have every card and note my sweet prince has given me.

We can be even more sappy romantic. In private.

“You can also discuss the issue of pregnancy this year.” That would be a very short discussion. The answer is no. Hell no.

FRE E “When it comes to family and friends, Libra, you need to be yourself. While it may cause problems at times in 2018, you will be able to tell who your real friends are. Your family will appreciate it as well.

Stand up for yourself and be your L SYN true self.” $ UBE THETI , C

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I love that. We all need to stand up and be our true self. I’ve gotten much better at this, and even when it’s hard to speak my heart, it has been received with love. All is well with family and friends. Woo hoo!

“This is the year to celebrate yourself and all of your accomplishments. Things may get hard at times, but overall the year should go by easier. Enjoy this year for all that it is worth!” To all the other eleven Zodiac signs, ditto.

Whatever your sign, (Peace sign?

Stop sign?), focus on you and what makes you happy. It applies to us all that communication is key in relationships, so express more, listen more, and love more. And always, stand up for yourself and be your true self.

It seems silly that we need advice, but boy, we sure do. We too often do what we think will please another.

Let 2018 be the year that goes byebye. When you please you, others (the right others) are all for it.

My prediction for us all: Happiness, good health, and when the mood is right, be more sexually passionate that usual. What a fab 2018 it’s going to be!

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dates for governor also are calling for a progressive, or graduated, income tax in Illinois, which would require a change to the state constitution because it’s currently prohibited here.

While 33 other states have a progressive income tax, it would be bad policy for Illinois because of the state’s already burdensome taxes and poor business climate.

Illinoisans pay the highest combined state and local taxes in the country. And job growth in the state has lagged behind our Midwest neighbors because of that tax burden, high workers’ compensation costs and the fees (and lost productivity) associated with overly burdensome regulations.

As a result, taxpayers are fleeing the state—including millionaires.

Recently released Census data show Illinois lost another 33,700 people between July 2016 and July 2017.

That represents the worst decline in the country. As a result, Pennsylvania surpassed Illinois to become the fifth largest U.S. state by population.

It’s the fourth consecutive year Illinois’ population has declined, meaning fewer taxpayers are left behind to pay for the state’s bloated government. Among those fleeing

are higher wage earners and job-creating millionaires.

Data released in 2016 by New World Wealth show that Chicago lost more millionaires than any other U.S. city in 2015, when about 3,000 left.

A progressive income tax in Illinois only would accelerate the outmigration of high wage earners and job creators, further crippling a nearly insolvent state.

And middle class Illinoisans shouldn’t be fooled that only millionaires’ taxes would go up under a progressive system.

If Illinois’ constitution is changed to allow a progressive tax, lawmakers can set the rates at whatever they want. Remember, they just increased our income taxes by 32 percent—$5 billion overall—in July.

Illinois is in its current fiscal condition – billions of dollars of unpaid bills, a $1.7 billion budget deficit this year despite the tax increase, $130 billion in underfunded pensions, a near-junk credit rating, worst outmigration in the country—because of decades of bad public and fiscal policy.

The policy positions currently being promoted by Democrat candidates for governor would make matters worse.

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