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Swastikas found painted on Elmhurst church

Wheeling

man charged with alleged hate crime

Last week, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced that bond has been set for a Wheeling man charged with painting multiple swastikas on an Elmhurst church.

Josef Stumpfoll, 35, appeared in bond court where Judge Robert Miller set bond at $100,000 with 10 percent to apply. Stumpfoll has been charged with one count of a hate crime (Class 3 felony) and one count of institutional vandalism—church (Class 3 felony).

It is alleged that on Friday, Dec. 30, at approximately 12 midnight, Stumpfoll went to the Pathway Community Church, located at 586 N. Michigan in Elmhurst, painted seven swastikas on the church windows and then fled the scene. An investigation conducted by the Elmhurst

EYFP receives donation from ‘100+ Women’

The 100+ Women Who Care Elmhurst group recently presented its recent quarterly donation to the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) to support the pantry’s efforts to bring mobile units to families in the community. Pictured are (from left): Jean Carlquist (100+), Debby Rutter, Kathie Watts (EYFP), Amy Allen, Judy Ekblad, Darlene Van Meir and Charlotte Mushow (100+). 100+ Women Who Care is a philanthropic women’s group that meets quarterly to collectively donate to local non-profits. New members are always welcome. For more information on its upcoming February meeting, contact 100+ through their web site at weebly.com/editor/main.php# or send an email to elmwomenwhocare@gmail.com.

Josef Stumpfoll

Obituaries

John Randag, 88

John Randag, of Elmhurst, died on New Year’s Day January 1, 2023, at the age of 88. Born to John and Viola (nee Sterling) in Green Bay, Wisc., John grew up in Arlington Heights as the second of four children. He graduated from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, and then served two years in the military. John began his career as a salesman for a candy company. On a business trip to Minneapolis, he met his wife of 64 years, Nancy (nee DeGuiseppe). They settled in Elmhurst in 1965, where they raised three daughters. John continued to work in the food industry and started his own business in 1985. John loved his career and worked into his 80’s. He was an intelligent, generous and honest man, and he served as a mentor to many friends and associates seeking an honorable and successful path in life.

John was predeceased by his wife Nancy and by his eldest daughter, Cynthia. He is survived by his daughters Michelle Randag and Jennifer Randag, his brother Stephen (Ruth) Randag and his grandchildren Lucas, Cameron, and Stephanie Welker.

Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 20, at Pedersen Ryberg, Elmhurst from 3-8 p.m. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Immaculate Conception Church, Elmhurst.

Virginia B. Savio, 84

Virginia B. Savio, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Savio. Loving mother of Julie (David) Hanebuth, John, Paul, and Mary Beth (Hideo Konishi) Savio. Cherished grandmother to Erica, Bradley, Matthew, Megan, Benjamin, Ian, and Sophia. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or www.alz.org may be made in Virginia’s name. A visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 at Elmhurst Community Fu-

neral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 S. Spring Rd. in Elmhurst, followed by a funeral service. For info, (630) 834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh. com

Jon “Jack” Zimmer Sr., 84

Jon “Jack” Zimmer Sr., of Elmhurst, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born on January 4, 1938. Jack grew up in Chicago. He attended the University of Idaho with the hopes of becoming a park ranger. However, his love of science drew him to research chemistry. Upon graduation in 1961, he joined the US Army as an Intelligence Specialist in the Power Sources Division and married the love of his life, Carole. His son Jon Zimmer Jr. was born in 1962.

Jack took his family to serve his country at Fort Monmouth in New Jersey. During this time, his unit was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Upon his discharge they returned to Chicago where he started working at the Institute of Gas Technology.

Jack and Carole moved to Elmhurst in 1965 and welcomed their daughter Catherine in 1966. They have lived here ever since.

Jack’s work experience expanded 30 years of research with multiple patents in pollution and energy projects including fuel cells that were used in the Blue Flame - a high-performing, ultra-high-speed rocket-powered vehicle which achieved the world speed record in 1970. His work was also used in different projects in the space industry.

Jack doted on his four grandchildren - Audra, Duncan, Cole and Cassidy. He visited them as often as possible. He painted their rooms, created stained glass for them, played trains, traveled with them, shared his love of cartoons, expanded their knowledge to ensure they were well-rounded individuals, and swelled with pride for each of their accomplishments. Jack

Two from Timothy Christian honored by VFW

in writing as well as orally.

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Aiden Hoogstra (left), a junior at Timothy Christian High School in Elmhurst, was recently honored by the Villa Park VFW Post 2801 and its auxiliary as a winner in the 2022-23 Voice of Democracy Competition. He received District 19’s third-place award and a check for $250, presented at a banquet held Saturday, Jan 7. With Hoogstra is Judy Sytsma, an eighth-grade teacher at Timothy Christian Middle School, who was nominated for the VFW Teacher of the Year Award. Sytsma taught Hoogstra when he was in grade school. Each participating student from 13 area posts in District 19 composed an essay in response to the 2022-23 theme question: “Why is the Veteran important?” Essays were presented

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Lawmakers advance state government pay raises, Pritzker’s ‘closing fund’

Raises for constitutional officers needed signature before Monday’s inauguration

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Officials at the highest levels of state government appear set to receive substantial pay raises this month after the House and Senate passed a budget bill that would also advance a $400 million business incentive fund proposal pushed by Gov. JB Pritzker.

Under the bill, lawmaker salaries would increase to $85,000 annually, up from just over $73,345—a nearly 16 percent increase to their base salary. Lawmakers also receive per diem reimbursements and stipends for leadership positions. Additionally, the measure would add new leadership positions within any caucus that maintains a supermajority – which Democrats currently do—that are eligible for stipends.

The state’s constitutional officers are also slated to receive raises under the bill, creating a frantic timeline for

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lawmakers in the General Assembly to send the bill to the governor to sign before 11:30 a.m. Monday, when those officers were scheduled to be sworn in to their new terms.

Shortly after the measure was filed Friday night, Jan. 7, Democrats pushed the measure through the Illinois House over Republican objections. It received a Senate committee hearing late Sunday afternoon before being approved by the full chamber later in the evening, readying it for Pritzker’s signature.

Under the pay schedules outlined in the bill, salaries of the lieutenant governor, comptroller and treasurer would increase from $143,400 to $160,900; and the attorney general’s and secretary of state’s from $165,400 to $183,300.

Pritzker told the Associated Press Saturday that the idea for cabinet pay raises originated with him as an effort

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was an avid model railroader all of his life learning and growing a layout built by his father.

He was a member of the Elmhurst Railroad Club; the Three Lakes Model Railroad Club (Wisconsin) and most recently the Park Place Railroad Club. All of his homes displayed the working train layout and many of the rebuilt HO train cars, including LED lights and interior seating he designed using a 3D printer. The newest layout can be seen in the Park Place Creation room.

Jack believed in giving back to his community. He volunteered his whole life at a variety of organizations - the food pantry, Ray Graham Association, Chicago Christian, PADS, taught Sunday School, Humanity for Habitat in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, worked with students in a Fab Lab to program model trains and most recently as the Chair of Maintenance at Park Place.

Jack also excelled at making stained glass windows and projects, loved traveling, especially if there was a train trip involved, telling all kinds of jokes and making breakfast for his family. He was always on call for friends and neighbors to keep their houses in good working condition.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Park Place in the future when family and friends can gather. Information provided by the family.

Virginia (Ginny) Trout Myer, 80

Virginia (Ginny)

Trout Myer was born on July 25, 1941 in Chicago, to the late Margaret and Graydon Trout. She passed away just over a year ago on Dec. 3, 2021. She was the loving wife of Calvin W. Myer; cherished mother of Jeffrey (Cathi) Myer and Lynn Myer (Mike) Mar-

iotti; adored grandmother of Gates Mariotti, Tag Mariotti, Duncan Myer and Cassidy Myer, each starting their journey, giving tangible proof of Life Everlasting; dear sister of William Trout; and a much-loved aunt and friend of many.

Soon after she was born, Ginny’s family set down roots in Elmhurst. She was an active member of the Elmhurst Methodist Church youth fellowship program. Attended York Community High School where she met Calvin W. Myer. After declaring she couldn’t stand him, he soon became her “Knight in Shining Armor.” Ginny graduated from York in 1959 and attended the University of Illinois, where she earned a degree in elementary education in 1963.

Ginny and Cal were married on Dec. 22, 1962 and spent the first few years of the marriage in Aschaffenburg, Germany, where he served in the Army while Ginny taught preschool. In 1964, Ginny and Cal settled in Downers Grove and started their family. In 1973, the family moved back to their old hometown of Elmhurst. Ginny supported Cal’s business adventures, was active in the JU Chapter of The Elmhurst P.E.O., volunteered in the school system, supported the Elmhurst Art Museum, and attended the Elmhurst Methodist Church. She loved music, lively discussions about current affairs and traveling, but most of all, she loved her family.

One of Ginny’s greatest accomplishments was traveling to all seven continents. She also saw many lighthouses throughout the world, cruised the seas and visited family, especially her grandchildren several times a year. Upon retirement, Ginny and Cal settled in Naples, Fla., and Plymouth, Mass., to be near their children and grandchildren. In 2015, they settled year-round in Naples. Ginny’s journey is now completed, but her memory will live on forever. Information provided by the family.

to retain top talent and make Illinois’ salaries commensurate with other large states. Lawmakers, he also told the outlet, maintain the authority to determine their own salaries.

Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, reiterated that the raises were meant to help Illinois attract “the best and the brightest.”

“I would love for all of us to be able to be millionaires and billionaires, I would love for all of us to be able to be wealthy,” Sims said. “That’s just not the case.”

The governor’s pay would increase to $205,700 from $181,670, although Pritzker, who has a net worth exceeding $3 billion, does not take a salary.

Top state agency directors and some of their deputies will also receive raises for their terms that begin anew this week. That includes a salary of at least $200,000 for Department of Children and Family Services director Marc Smith, up from $182,300.

Several other agency heads, including that of the Department of Corrections (to $200,000), Department of Agriculture (to $180,000) and the Department on Aging (to $165,000), would also see raises. The raises generally range from 10 to 15 percent, and the governor would have the authority to up those salaries under the measure. The agency salaries would also be subject to increase at the rate of inflation.

Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, faulted the measure for including the automatic raises, calling it “bad policy.” He noted that lawmakers already effectively received a 2.4 percent pay bump in July, as Democrats declined to negate the automatic cost-of-living increase laid out by state law.

“If I took a poll of my current district … and said, ‘How many folks in my district got a 20 percent pay raise in six months?’ there wouldn’t be a single hand,” Rose said. “And that’s all I gotta say about this.”

The wide-ranging spending bill also allows for the transfer of $850 million to the state’s “rainy day” fund to buoy its balance, currently at its highest-ever levels.

And it allows for the transfer of $400 million to a “large business attraction fund” backed by Pritzker. The governor has floated such a “closing fund” as one that would keep Illinois competitive with its neighbors in trying to lure new businesses, such as electric vehicle-related companies, to Illinois.

House Majority Leader Greg Harris said last week that the fund would need to be further defined in law before any of the money could be spent.

The measure was contained in Senate Bill 1720.

It was heard in a Senate appropriations committee with an amendment to Senate Bill 969, which would contain a broader appropriations bill. Sims said the proposed supplemental spending plan for the current year includes an additional $520 million in general revenue fund appropriations, along with $3.6 billion in other state funds and $70.8 million in federal funds.

The general revenue spending was largely made possible by better-than-expected tax revenues which have continued to surpass state agencies’ budget estimates throughout the fiscal year.

SB 969 still needs approval from both chambers of the General Assembly. The last day for substantial action until new lawmakers are sworn in for the 103rd General Assembly was Tuesday.

Other measures that still were to be considered include a ban on high-powered weapons and a broad bill that requires insurance coverage of abortion and gender-affirming care medications, along with elements aimed at growing Illinois’ reproductive health care workforce.

Supreme Court sets timeline for oral arguments in cash bail appeal

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

An appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a state law that would end cash bail appears to be at least two months away from resolution under a new timeline approved by the court Jan. 5.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed the agreed motion setting the timeline for the high court’s appeal of a lower court ruling that invalidated provisions of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform that would have eliminated cash bail on Jan. 1.

The motion, Raoul’s office wrote in its filing, had been agreed to by all parties in the case, scheduling briefs to be filed in January and February, with oral arguments to begin sometime in March. A ruling would come sometime thereafter at an unspecified date.

The matter came to the Supreme

Court in a Friday, Dec. 30, appeal by Raoul’s office, following Kankakee County Judge Thomas Cunnington’s decision that lawmakers overreached their constitutional authority in passing a measure to abolish cash bail in Illinois.

Cunnington wrote in a 36-page decision that the cash bail provisions effectively and improperly amended a section of the state’s constitution that states, “all persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties,” except in a few specific circumstances.

He also wrote that ending cash bail is an improper overreach by lawmakers, who have no constitutional authority to govern the administrative functions of Illinois courts due to the separation of powers. Bail, Cunnington wrote, has been held by the Supreme Court to be “administrative” in nature.

Police beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Criminal damage, criminal defacement, trespassing

Jan. 3

Dimitrios Giannopoulos, 23, of Addison, was issued a citation for trespassing in the 100 block of N. Addison at 9:51 p.m. Police said Giannopoulos intentionally drove through the no-trespassing signs located on the seventh level of the parking garage.

Jan. 2

A victim in the 700 block of N. Geneva reported at 6:41 p.m. the suspect used his elbow to damage the passenger side quarter panel of the victim’s vehicle. This case is pending investigation.

Dec. 29

A victim in the 200 block of E. Lake told police at 12:52 p.m. that an unknown person(s) attempted to remove the catalytic converter from her 2003 Honda CRV but were unsuccessful.

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DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor

Jan. 1

Diana Stout, 50, of Lombard, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near First and Evergreen at 1:28 a.m.

Kevin Williams, 34, of Naperville, was charged with obstructing justice, DUI, possession of open alcohol by a driver, no insurance and failure to carry license on-person while operating a vehicle near Route 83 and St. Charles at 2:12 a.m.

Dec. 30

Jan. 2

A victim in the 200 block of E. First reported she confronted the suspect regarding her missing prescription pills. The suspect related the victim attempted to strike him and he pushed her away. No complaints were signed.

Jan. 1

Mark Cardenas, 26, of Addison, was charged with disorderly conduct/public urination, in the 100 block of N. Addison at 2:22 a.m.

Dec. 31

Police said officers responded a restaurant in the 100 block of S. York at 10 p.m. for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, the complainant related the suspect had been sitting at the bar and appeared highly intoxicated. The complainant asked the suspect to leave when he became argumentative. The suspect was removed from the property and escorted home.

Dec. 29

Police said that subsequent to a call for a disturbance in the 200 block of Illinois at 12:16 p.m., officers located a victim with an abrasion. The victim related she had a verbal argument with the suspect, who had fled the scene prior to police arrival. An investigation is pending.

Fleeing, eluding

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.

Hannah Blanchette, 20; Erin Grant, 20; and Grace Maniola, 19, all of Elmhurst and passengers in a vehicle, were issued citations for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor near Spring and Madison at 2:32 a.m.

Kevin J. Leyva Ramirez, 29, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no insurance and no seat belt subsequent to a vehicle accident near N. York and I-290 at 6:27 a.m.

Harassment, threats

J an. 3

A complainant at a business in the 300 block of W. Grand reported he received numerous unwanted phone calls from his ex-girlfriend. The reporting officer made contact with the suspect who agreed to cease communication with the complainant.

Identity theft, fraud, forgery

According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported six incidents of identity theft or fraud.

Possession of a controlled substance

Dec. 29

Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Elm and North at 8:02 p.m., a suspect was found to be driving while license suspended, in possession of a controlled substance and possession of cannabis. The suspect was taken into custody, transported to the police station and released without charges pending lab results.

Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery

Jan. 4

Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 500 block of W. Lake at 12:22 p.m. A victim reported an unknown suspect(s) removed four tires and rims from an Infiniti G37 which was parked in their lot.

Jan. 2

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of W. Alexander at 12:44 p.m. A victim reported an unknown suspect removed a Milwaukee-brand Sawzall from the victim’s vehicle. During the investigation, it was learned the same suspect attempted to gain entry to other vehicles in the area. The suspect was last seen leaving the area westbound on Alexander Blvd.

Dec. 31

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 9:07 a.m. A complainant related one of two suspects exited the store with various items and fled in a red sedan westbound on Butterfield Road. An investigation is pending. The suspects were described as a black male and a white female between the ages of 40 and 60.

Theft of lost or mislaid property was reported at a car wash in the 900 block of

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N. York at 2:18 p.m. A victim reported his toolbox was taken after he had temporarily placed it on the ground while vacuuming his vehicle. Video surveillance footage shows the victim leaving the toolbox behind and another customer taking the toolbox and placing it into his vehicle.

Dec. 29

Retail theft was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer at 8:47 p.m. A complainant relayed that an unknown suspect described as a black male between 30 and 40 years old exited the store with multiple cologne products for which he did not pay. The suspect’s vehicle was last seen heading northbound on York. An investigation is pending.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 3:13 p.m. Police said video surveillance showed two suspects—one described as a black male and the other described as a black female—enter the store, removed tequila and leave without paying.

Dec. 28

Andre Googler, 51, of Maywood, was charged with retail theft, attempted possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 7:48 p.m. Police said a complainant reported the suspect concealed several bottles of liquor into his jacket and walked out without paying.

Suspect in alleged domestic matter charged with arson

On Sunday, Jan. 1, police said that, subsequent to a call for a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of N. Emory at 5:22 p.m., a victim reported the suspect purposely set a fire inside the residence before fleeing the area. Officers located the suspect and took him into custody. The suspect was transported to the police station where he reportedly fought with officers during the intake process. An arrest warrant for attempted aggravated arson, attempted residential arson and aggravated battery to a police officer was filed.

Observed pilfering mailboxes, suspect allegedly pulls blade when questioned

Also on Sunday, Jan. 1, Lukas Kalman, 31, of Elmhurst, was charged with assault in the 200 block of E. Belden at 1:36 p.m. Police said Kalman was observed entering victims’ mailboxes. When confronted by a victim, Kalman allegedly pulled out a box cutter and extended the blade in a threatening way.

After threat by phone, suspect arrives at business allegedly with firearm

On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Joseph Lerario, 54, of Addison, was charged with disorderly conduct and felony harassment by telephone at a business in the 600 block of W. Grand at 10:56 a.m. Police said a victim reported receiving a threatening phone call from the suspect over a business dispute. The suspect arrived at the rental location and was allegedly found to be in possession of a firearm.

County Health Department reports first pediatric flu-associated death of 2022-23 season

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has learned that an adolescent in DuPage County has died from complications of influenza (flu) during the week ending Dec. 24, 2022.

This is the first reported pediatric flu death this season in DuPage County, and the third reported pediatric flu death in Illinois this season; 61 influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported this season nationally.

This is the first pediatric flu death in DuPage County since the 2018-19 season. To protect confidentiality and privacy, additional information on this case will not be made public.

Since October 2022, we have seen early, and rapidly increasing flu activity locally compared to past seasons. Although seasonal flu activity continues to decline in most areas, spread and hospitalizations related to respiratory illnesses (including influenza) remain moderate to high, locally and nationally.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of this tragic death from influenza. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the child’s family,” said Karen Ayala, executive director of the DuPage County Health Department. “Flu can seriously impact children and adolescents and can be especially hard on people of any age with underlying medical conditions, pregnant people, and people 65 years and older.

“Because flu activity is expected to remain elevated for several months, now is still a good time for children and adults to get an annual flu vaccine if not already vaccinated, and to take steps to protect those who may be at higher risk, including staying away from others when we are ill. It is not too late to get your annual flu vaccine, to help prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death related to flu.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Pre-

Domestic battery, disorderly conduct, domestic incident

IDPH reports 73 Illinois counties at ‘Elevated’ level for COVID-19

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Jan. 6 that the CDC is reporting 73 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 65 in the previous week.

Of those, 28 Illinois counties are at a High Community Level and 45 counties are at Medium Level. IDPH is reporting 16,281 new

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confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 1, and 20 deaths.

“As we enter the new year, IDPH continues to closely monitor levels of COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory illness in communities throughout Illinois,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “After the holidays, we are once again experi -

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vention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive an annual flu vaccine.

Vaccination is especially important for certain people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications or who are in close contact with people at higher risk. This includes children at higher

risk of developing serious complications from flu illness, and adults who are close contacts of those children.

However, two-thirds of DuPage County residents with influenza who were admitted to the intensive care unit were not vaccinated this season so far.

encing a rise in counties at elevated COVID-19 community levels, with 28 currently at High Level. As we monitor emerging variants, including a new more transmissible strain spreading in the northeastern U.S., I continue to recommend our residents take steps to prevent the spread of infection, protect those most vulnerable to serious illness, and preserve our hospital capacity.

“It is not too late to get your COVID-19 bivalent booster or yearly flu shot. And if you are sick, please stay home if you are able and reach out to your provider about treatments for COVID-19 and the flu.”

IDPH previously announced that as of the end of 2022, it would be following the lead of the CDC and shifting from daily reporting of new COVID-19 cases and deaths to a weekly reporting cadence. As a result, daily case and death data is longer be reported as of Jan. 1. IDPH is now reporting weekly data on Wednesday of each week for

the previous week ending Sunday. IDPH is continuing daily reporting of ICU bed availability and hospital admission data.

The CDC announced it was making the shift from daily to weekly reporting of case and death data in October. IDPH officials believe that weekly reporting will provide the public with a more accurate picture of COVID-19 trends across the state over time by tracking cases and deaths by the week they arise, rather than the date they are reported, which may be days or weeks later.

Access to tests and treatments can be found at the following test to treat site or by contacting your provider for treatment options, within 5 days of feeling ill.

IDPH is helping Illinoisans prepare for the fall and winter surge of COVID-19 cases by offering 1 million free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to Illinois residents in all zip codes outside the City of Chicago through a partnership with the

Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and its Project ACT (Access COVID Tests) program.

Through Project ACT, IDPH is distributing up to one million athome antigen tests to 200,000 Illinois households.

You can request one package of five tests on a first-come-first-serve basis at the Project ACT website. The tests will be delivered to the home address.

Free or low cost COVID-19 testing locations are also available throughout the state, including in Chicago, and can be found on the IDPH website’s testing locator page.

As of Jan. 5, 1,766 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 233 patients were in the ICU and 77 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators. The preliminary seven-day statewide case rate is 128 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Illinoisans.

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Slices of life

The New Year—January as a month—is a time for reflection. To assess our progress in life: where we were, where we are and where we are going.

I’ve learned, in a hard way, that where I was—the past—and where I’m going—the future—don’t hold much mettle. The place to be is here, right now. It’s all I’ve got. It’s all any of us has.

It was in this thought that I recently changed my Facebook cover photo.

I’d had the same picture for two years. It was a nice photo.

I had the one before this one for maybe five years. I don’t really like changing my photo, because change is hard. Plus, each change only makes me look older.

As stated, the photo I recently swapped out was nice. (Because no one posts an ugly one.) It was of my husband and me, on a ride at Mickey’s favorite place. We were both smiling. I was looking back, probably at our kids who were riding in the Dumbo car behind ours. It was a really happy, in-the-moment shot.

I’d had the photo as my mainstay for two years mostly because it was a moment in time when my husband I were truly happy, and who doesn’t want remember that—much less project it upon the world at large?

It worked for me for two years, until one evening I looked at that picture and saw something I hadn’t really noticed or registered before. In the photo I was, quite literally, looking back.

Suddenly, the Dumbo ride from 2018 took on new meaning for me. In an instant, I saw it with new eyes. I was looking back. And I realized I no longer wanted to do that.

I no longer needed to do that.

My past was wonderful. I’ve had a magnificently fortunate life. And this is not to say that I can’t look back occasionally or even frequently, but it shouldn’t be my mainstay photomy mainstay stance in life. I hope I always look back at times and in some regards.

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Just as I hope I always look forward to the future.

But I can’t properly prosper and grow and flourish in the looking backward. It can give me perspective and memories, but I don’t want it to be the focus of my life.

That evening, when I saw the photo as if for the first time, I realized it was time to turn my face forward and focus on the now.

Not behind, which is no more. Not ahead, which is yet to be. But now; what I have. The only time I have, really. Just. Right. Now.

How simple is that?

Happy New Year, happy today Fairness being added to Illinois’ justice system despite efforts

How hard is that?

Come January every year, we are challenged to see things anew. To set goals. Instead, I challenge us to live in the now. Not to worry about our failed marriage or failed job or why that friend never calls or next Wednesday or the upcoming dentist appointment or when we might be able to lose those 20 extra pounds or pay off the mortgage or get that new puppy or buy that new car or the price of gas or milk or any of the myriad things we can think of from the past or the future that could occupy our thoughts today.

Today focus on today. The best you can be today. The best you can do today. Right here, right now.

Tomorrow will come. And it will be today and then you can do it all over again with the next tomorrow that comes your way.

If you are lucky

All the best in 2023, but most especially all the best to you today.

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By Ben Ruddell ACLU OF ILLINOIS STAFF ATTORNEY

After years of work and deliberations— and a lastminute hiccup from a court ruling—Illinois is poised at last to implement the Pretrial Fairness Act, ending money bond across our state. This historic step eliminates the practice of jailing people accused of a crime simply because they cannot afford to pay a money bond.

Opponents of ending money bond spent millions during the election campaign on desperate television advertisements aimed at spreading misinformation and stoking fear and confusion about the new law. Despite those millions of ad dollars and widespread media coverage, voters rejected the lies. After the election, legislators expressed further support for the law, resisting calls to repeal or water it down, and instead enacting revisions designed to ensure its effective implementation.

Just days before the law’s effective date, a judge in Kankakee County added to the sense of confusion and chaos when he declared the law to be unconstitutional.

While the Kankakee court’s ruling is a setback, let’s be clear: This latest desperate attempt by

recalcitrant system actors to resist this long overdue reform is not going to stop the end of money bond. Attorney General Kwame Raoul is acting swiftly to appeal the ruling to the Illinois Supreme Court, and well-established legal precedents make it very likely that the court will ultimately overturn the Kankakee court’s ruling and uphold the law’s constitutionality.

In the nearly two years since the Pretrial Fairness Act was passed, some prosecutors have been tireless in their attempts to undermine the new law in the legislature, in the media, and in the courts. These efforts have never been about justice or public safety; they are simply about preserving a system under which people are routinely jailed simply because they cannot afford to pay an arbitrary sum of money—not because their release would endanger others or create any risk that they would flee from prosecution.

Sadly, all the politics around the effort to defeat ending money bond obscures two critical points. First, the failed money bond system always has allowed people accused of crime to be released even if they pose a threat to others.

These people just had to have the resources to afford bail. So, when we hear about people accused of a crime being released from pretrial detention, that is not new. It has been part of the system for decades.

But the campaign against ending money bond has really been about denying justice to people accused of crimes, to treat them as guilty before any court has adjudicated the charge. For generations, thousands of people from Illinois’ most marginalized communities have been held pretrial—sometimes for lengthy periods of time—because they did not have the money to buy their freedom.

While they languished in a county jail—perhaps being innocent of the charges against them—these individuals lost their jobs, housing, and even the custody of their children. Where is the justice in this system?

Each day that implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act is delayed continues to perpetuate these harms, undermining the safety and stability of our communities. That is right— this system actually undermines public safety.

When all is said and done, we expect that the law will be vindicated and money bond will be abolished in every county across Illinois, ringing in a new era of fairness in Illinois’ criminal court system. While the efforts to debase the law will not abate, we know that a system that is supposedly based on “justice” must treat people in a just fashion. That process is beginning in Illinois.

Ben Ruddell is a staff attorney for ACLU of Illinois in Chicago

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DuPage Foundation names new president, CEO

Michael R. Sitrick takes the helm as McGowan retires

The DuPage Foundation has announced that Michael R. Sitrick, JD, CFRE is its new president and CEO. He succeeds David M. McGowan, who retired last month after 25 years of distinguished service as the foundation’s chief staff officer.

as a vital member of the organization’s leadership team, helping achieve a period of unprecedented growth and community impact. His focus has been two-pronged: supporting individuals, families and organizations in achieving their charitable goals while helping match their interests to support local needs and opportunities.

by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees at its meeting on Dec. 8.

Michael R. Sitrick, JD, CFRE

Sitrick, who most recently served as the foundation’s executive vice president for advancement, has held multiple roles within the organization dating back to 2003. He initially served as the foundation’s first full-time development staff member for several years before going on to study and practice law.

Since returning to The DuPage Foundation in 2013, Sitrick has led its advancement department and served

During the past 10 years, the foundation received $125 million in gifts, increased its assets from $50 million to $130 million and grew its Legacy Society from 120 to 185 members, representing tens of millions of dollars in gift expectancies.

Sitrick’s selection is the culmination of a nationwide search conducted by a committee of current and former DuPage Foundation Trustees in coordination with James Abruzzo of DHR Global. After significant due diligence in identifying and screening candidates, Sitrick was recommended by the committee and unanimously approved

“We knew the day would come when Dave would decide to hand over the reins and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome in finding a strong successor to take over this important leadership role,” said Foundation Board Chair Nate Wasson, who chaired the search committee. “This is a textbook execution of a succession plan. Congratulations to Mike and best wishes to Dave as he closes this chapter of his career.”

“I’m delighted that the committee, search firm and Board confirmed what I have seen in Mike for nearly 20 years—that his skills and dedication to the Foundation’s mission make him the right person to lead the Foundation into its next phase of growth and impact,” said McGowan. “The extensive search process affirms that the Board selected the right person from a pool of highly qualified candidates.”

“It is an honor to have been selected by the search committee and board to succeed Dave and serve as DuPage Foundation’s next leader,” said Sitrick. “I never imagined when I relocated to DuPage 20 years ago that I would find not only a wonderful home, but a vocation about which I am fiercely passionate. Serving our community and constituents is a privilege. I look forward to working with our phenomenal staff, volunteer leaders and partners to continue delivering on our promise of raising the quality of life throughout DuPage County and seeing even greater impact for our residents.”

More about Sitrick

Sitrick grew up in Beloit, Wis., and has lived in DuPage County since 2003. He graduated magna cum laude from Millikin University with a bachelor of science in business management and a minor in music.

He later went on to earn his Juris

Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and obtain accreditation as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

Sitrick is a board member of the DuPage County Estate Planning Council, a past president of Suburban Chicago Planned Giving Council, a past board member of the West Suburban Philanthropic Network (WSPN), and a member of the Chicago Council on Planned Giving. Sitrick has also been an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA) where he has served as a presenter and member of numerous committees.

In 2016, Sitrick was recognized by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce as an Inaugural “Four Under 40” recipient.

He is also a two-time recipient of the DCBA Board of Directors’ Award and a past recipient of WSPN’s Distinguished Service Award. Sitrick resides in Lombard with his wife, Elizabeth.

EAM extends current exhibitions into February

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Art Museum, located at 150 Cottage Hill in Wilder Park, has announced that it has extended the dates of its two exhibitions which are currently on display.

Sentrock: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly was expected to close Jan. 15, but has been extended through Sunday, Feb. 12 due to popular demand.

The display has been featured on WTTW, CBS, WGN, NBC and other media outlets.

Sentrock whose real name is Joseph Perez, is a self-taught street artist who creates large-scale, colorful public mural works. He views street art as “a gesture of compassion for his community” and a powerful form of expression that encapsulates his Mexican American background, up-

bringing, and history. He developed his work from graffiti-writing to his now highly-stylized and recognized street art featuring the Bird City Saint character that wears a bird mask. Perez describes this signature mask as a means of an individual’s personal expression, strength, and hope.

The Museum is still offering tours for groups and schools. The Sentrock exhibit has been sponsored by Win-

Elmhurst Public Library programs

Friday, Jan. 13 from 10-11 a.m.

Assisted Living and Elder Law

In this program, The National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) will focus on Assisted Living and Elder Law. Live in-person. Registration required.

Friday, Jan. 13 from 2-4 p.m.

Friday Features: At Eternity’s Gate

Enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/Friday. No registration required.

Monday, Jan. 16 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Career Change: Plan and Prepare for a Successful Transition

Whether you’re pursuing a new job, changing industries, or relocating, career transitions are rewarding, but difficult. Learn how to properly plan and prepare for a change. Presented with People’s Resource Center. Live in-person. Registration required.

Monday, Jan. 16 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Excel Intermediate

Learn Excel functions and formulas that are often used in the program. Live in-person. Registration required.

Monday, Jan. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Ciao Italia!

Improve your Italian language skills while exploring a different aspect of Italian culture each month. All skill levels welcome. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Registration required.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 1-3 p.m.

Bridge and Pinochle Club

Enjoy an afternoon of card games every week. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. Registration required.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Analog to Digital Conversion

Get to know equipment that will convert your cassettes, records, film, and VHS tapes into a digital format. Live in-person. Registration required.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 7-8 p.m.

The Art of Ferris Bueller

Join tour guide Kelli Marshall for a look at the paintings in the Art Institute of Chicago featured in one of the most memorable scenes from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Hybrid event. Registration required.

trust and the Museum’s Development and Programming Committees. For information, visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

The Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th anniversary celebration has featured the artworks of museum founder Eleanor King Hookham since Sept. 9 and was scheduled to end Jan. 16, but it has also been extended through Monday, Feb. 13.

Hookham, who passed away in 2003, was an educator, an exhibiting artist on the international arena, and the main driving force behind the museum for many decades. Artwork

by Hookham from the museum’s collection is on view in the McCormick House, along with historical photos and documents that show her leadership in securing the historic home for the museum’s future patrons to enjoy.

The works by the trailblazing Hookham appear in the McCormick House Children’s Wing and includes oil paintings, watercolors, and her signature ink-and-coffee drawings.

Professionally, she called herself El King and exhibited around the world.

For more information, call 630834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

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BEWSF plans 12th annual ‘Bags for Wags’ event

The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) invites all to attend its 12th annual Bags for Wags Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 5-10 p.m. The charitable event will take place at Visitation’s Valentino Center, 851 South York Road.

Participants who are age 16 and older are welcome to enter and play in the bean bags competition. Top winning teams will receive cash prizes. Celebrate and socialize with the community for a worthy cause the night prior to the football bowl game. Raffle prizes and a silent auction will be awarded to lucky attendees. Items

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Space is limited and the event will likely sell out. Reserve soon for your chance to become champions at the 2023 Bags for Wags Bean Bags Tournament. For more information about the BEWSF and to register visit the website at brianewagnerfund.org/.

All proceeds will benefit the BEWSF, which was created in memory of Brian Edwin Wagner who passed away in an auto accident in 1993 at the age of 16. Through the organization’s effort, scholarship funds are being raised to recognize local high school students. Finalists will be selected from young leaders in the community who have committed themselves to volunteer programs which have made a positive impact

in their lives and the lives of others.

The BEWSF Committee offers its gratitude to the support of local communities and establishments who continue to open doors for young scholars who are focused on making a difference in society. Brian E. Wagner’s legacy continues to shine through its spirit and resilience. Students who have received the scholarship were honored for their ambition, integrity and pursuit for excellence. Each recipient proudly accepts the torch that was lit in Brian’s name and inspires others to pursue long term endeavors in his memory.

The BEWSF has bestowed nearly $100,000 towards college tuition costs thus far and eagerly awaits the opportunity to reviewing this year’s applications.

The deadline to submit is Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Elmhurst Public Library programs

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York boys basketball team splits pair of games

Dukes down crosstown neighbor ICCP; Levine, Waltz lead way against

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys basketball team split a pair of games coming out of the holiday break. The Dukes dropped a close 43-40 West Suburban Conference Silver Division game to Glenbard West that put them at 1-4 in conference play. “It was a good game, but obviously not the outcome we wanted,” York coach Mike Dunn said. “It was a typical West Suburban grinder. We had some opportunities to take the lead in the fourth quarter and did not. We had a chance to tie with under five seconds left, got a shot off, but it didn’t make it.” AJ Levine led the Dukes with 12 points, while Kyle Waltz added 10 points.

The Dukes then turned right around the next night and traveled up the street to IC Catholic Prep and recorded a 51-47 non-conference victory. ICCP came into the game having won 10 contests in a row, including winning their won co-hosted holiday tournament with Westmont. Levine led York with 17 points, while Chris Danko had 13 points. Waltz chipped in with 11 points.

The win moved York to 9-9 overall. Including the Dukes’ 3-1 mark at their own Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, they have now won four of their last six contests. “I thought we had a great Tosh tournament — really good,” Dunn said. “Going 3-1 is good and we beat three quality opponents. St.

Maiers wins two events for York boys swimming team against Oak

Park-River Forest

Dukes’ 200 medley relay team also victorious; Qualtier, Rice win diving competitions

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys swimming team celebrated senior night recently with a West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet against Oak Park-River Forest. The Dukes honored seniors Jeremy Harrington, John Heflin, Nick Kamenica Charlie McKenna Joseph Qualtier and Collin Rice.

York won the 200-medley relay with Martin Polomsky, Kamenica, Harrington and Tim Jensen swimming 1:45.02 in that race. Nick Maiers won the 200 with a time of 1:50.83, while McKenna took fourth in the 200 IM with a time of 2:19.29. Rice was fourth in the 50 with a time of 24.23 and Steven Piotrowski was fourth in the butterfly with a time of 1:03.37. Harrington was fourth in the 100 with a time of 50.89. Maiers also won the 500 with a time of 5:05.92.

York took second in the 200 relay with a time of 1:35.24 with Rice, Kamenica, McKenna and Jensen helming that event. Harrington was second in the backstroke with a time of 58.96, while Jack Rosen was fourth in the breaststroke with a time of 1:15.13. York took second in the 400 relay with a time of 3:35.28 with that crew consisting of McKenna, Jensen, Harrington and Maiers. Joseph Qualtier won the diving competition with 245 points. Nathan DeMichele was second at 202.55 and Luke Pieczynski was third at 176.40. York lost the WSC Silver meet 120-66.

In the junior varsity competition, York was fourth in the 200 medley relay with Huzaifa Chandabbhai, CJ Prodoehl, Eduardo Rodrigues and Carter Miller swimming 2:07.45. Prodoehl was fourth in the 200 with a time of 2:34.54. Miller was third in the 200 IM with a time of 2:41.58. Emmett Doughtorty was fourth in the 50 with a time of 28.64. Rodrigues was fourth in the butterfly with a time of 1:16.32. Miller was third in the 100 with a time of 1:03.16.

York was fourth in the 200 free relay with Michael Pahl, Eric Papaioannou, Benjamin Melzer and Thomas Jones swimming 2:07.66. Rodrigues was fourth in the backstroke with a time of 1:16.55. Ben Galarza was fourth in the breaststroke with a time of 1:28.56. The Dukes took fourth in the 400 relay in 4:25.91 with Prodoehl, Chandabhai, Miller and Rodrigues comprising that quartet. Trevor Rice won the JV diving competition with 178.70 points. Chase McCall was second at 147.60 and Luke Wollensak was third at 146.20.

Laurence won the consolation championship; Conant is very good and we also beat a good St. Pat’s team that was ranked in the top 25. We were happy about that. We wanted to take that momentum into the Glenbard West game and get some good things going, but we didn’t play consistent enough to win.”

Dunn said Waltz and Braden Richardson, in particular, have stepped up their play of late. “Kyle Waltz has stepped up and is playing very well,” he said. “He is shooting the ball very well. He’s a junior who we put in the starting lineup right around that first game of the Tosh tournament and he has played well. Braden had a couple of very good games in the tourna-

ment.”

Dunn continues to see progress, despite staring at a schedule filled with high-quality teams. “We are improving every time we play,” he said. “Our schedule is very challenging, and our conference is very challenging. You have to play your ‘A’ game. Our conference is literally a one-possession game. One possession can be the difference between winning and losing. Glenbard West is an example of that.

“We are playing eight juniors and out of that group only three of them have played varsity basketball before. Five have never played varsity basketball and they are out there playing a challenging schedule. We

Glenbard West

know there will be growing pains. We knew that coming into the season. We have made big strides, especially in the tournament. Hopefully, we can continue to build momentum and keep improving the second part of the season.”

York played Proviso West earlier in the week in a WSC Silver contest and will host Oak Park-River Forest Saturday in another WSC Silver game. Tipoff in the Campbell Gym is at 5:30 p.m. Levine was named to the all-tournament team at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic after averaging 18.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while shooting 50 percent from the floor in the Dukes’ four games in the 32-team tournament.

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team defeats St.

Francis

Knights enjoy recent 10-game winning streak; Win own Christmas tournament with 4-0 mark

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team piled up plenty of wins during December and the first week of January. The Knights enjoyed a massive 10-game winning streak and sported a 10-1 record from Dec. 6 to Jan. 7. ICCP had that long winning streak snapped in a 51-47 loss to around-the-corner neighbor York in a non-conference game at ICCP.

IC Catholic Prep was 12-5 overall and 2-1 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division action to start the week. “We are on a nice little run here with 10 in a row,” Tyrrell said earlier last week. During that 10game winning streak, the Knights averaged 56.7 points per game, while allowing only 41.3 points a contest, including five instances of holding foes to 33 or fewer points.

The Knights won their co-hosted ICCP-Westmont tournament with wins over Reavis, Chicago Fenger, Evergreen Park and Chicago Taft. “We had a little bit of a slow start in the first game against Reavis,” Tyrrell said. “We figured it out in the second half and got the game under control and did what we needed to do to advance. Evergreen Park is a team we lost to last year in that same semifinal game in overtime. It was nice to get some revenge and avenge that loss. They were a hot shooting team, and we did a good job defensively and did what we needed to do.”

Tyrrell pointed out ICCP also lost

to Chicago Taft in the third-place game at the 2021 version of the tournament. “Taft is having a very big season, and this was a big win for the program, not just being in the championship, but that added significance to the game,” he explained.

“Taft being a bigger program from the city, our guys showed they were resilient and came focused and did an amazing job down the stretch against them. Taft kept making runs to come back. It came down to free throws and them having the last shot. We had to make a stand and we did.”

The Knights returned from the break to record a 35-33 Metro Suburban Blue win over St. Francis in Wheaton. “St. Francis is a good program and we had to go there and it was our first game back since the Taft game,” Tyrrell said. “It was good to move to 2-1 in conference and that keeps us in the hunt for the conference championship. It was a team effort against St. Francis. Good teams need to find ways to win. I was proud of our guys that they were able to pull it out. We picked up the pressure in the second half and that changed the momentum of the game. It was an all-around team effort. We didn’t have one guy standing out offensively. The guys did a great job changing the tempo and momentum of the game.”

Tyrrell has been thrilled with the recent play of Dean O’Brien, Jake Gallagher and Kal Kilgast. “Dean O’Brien is doing an outstanding job

for us,” Tyrrell said. “He brings high energy and effort, and he made some big free throws in our tournament.

He’s not a guy who stands out on the stat sheet, but he does all the little things we need. He makes big plays. I’m very proud of the senior year he is having. Jake really hit his stride in the tournament and shot the ball really well and gave us effort on two sides of the floor. His confidence is starting to build. He’s a player we expected to be a leader for us and he’s doing that. Kal Kilgast had a couple nice games in the Christmas tournament, which was nice to see. We have high expectations for him. He’s a leader vocally for us.”

Tyrrell also noted Aidan Johnson was a key cog in the opening-round win against Reavis in the Christmas tournament. “Against Reavis, we were struggling a little bit and Aidan Johnson came off the bench and led us in scoring or was one of our top scorers,” he said. “He’s a junior to keep an eye on going forward.”

Tyrrell noted the neighborhood game against York may have been the first time the Dukes have played at ICCP’s gym in the last three decades or possibly ever.

In the Reavis game, Gallagher had 17 points, while Johnson and Dominik Ciegotura each had 12 points. Gallagher sank three 3-pointers. Ciegotura enjoyed a 4-for-4 effort from the foul line. O’Brien had

IC Catholic Prep graduate

Timothy Christian girls basketball team wins three more games

Leslie headed to Le Moyne

Roland surpasses 1,000 career point mark; Timothy boys defeat Chicago Christian

five rebounds and Ciegotura had four rebounds. Matthew Karsten dished out five assists. Karsten also had six steals and six deflections. Gallagher had three deflections.

was 8-for-10 from the free-throw line and Ciegotura was 3-for-4 from the line. Ciegotura also had seven rebounds, while Gallagher had five rebounds. Karsten had five assists.

Will play volleyball for Division II school

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

I feel like I would be so bored without it because it has been such a big part of my life.”

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls basketball team’s run of strong play continued coming out of the Christmas break.

Recent IC Catholic Prep graduate Bella Leslie wanted to head east for college.

The Trojans recorded three wins last week to move to 14-5 overall and 3-1 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play. Timothy was a 67-38 MSC Blue winner over crosstown foe IC Catholic Prep.

Her landing spot ended up being at NCAA Division II Le Moyne College where the former Knights volleyball and soccer standout will continue her volleyball career at the Syracuse, New York school as a libero.

Sami Drye scored 28 points to lead the way and hit eight 3-pointers in the game. Avery Schwarz had 14 points while Maddie Drye had nine points and Grace Roland had six points.

Earlier, the Trojans defeated Riverside-Brookfield 59-54 on the road

Leslie said she has plenty of memories from IC Catholic Prep’s coach Nancy Kerrigan’s program.

in another MSC Blue game. Roland had 23 points and went over the 1,000-point mark for her career. Maddie Drye had 20 points and Schwarz had 10 points.

In a 57-46 win over Ridgewood, Roland and Maddie Drye each had 22 points, while Kailey Jirsa had seven points and Mili Martens had four points.

Timothy Christian boys basketball

sin had nine points, while Kyle Steiner had eight points, five rebounds and eight assists. Alex Keizer had five points, 15 rebounds and four assists. Stephen Hribal had four points, while sophomore Ryan McKenzie had two points and three rebounds and Luke Romano had two points.

Against Chicago Fenger, Ciegotura had 12 points, while Kilgast and Gallagher each added 10 points. Andrew Hill and AJ Walsh each had seven points. Kilgast and Gallagher each drained two 3s. Albert Minguella had three steals.

Kilgast hit for 22 points and Ciegotura had 21 points in the win over Evergreen Park. Kilgast was 5-for-5 from the 3-point line. Ciegotura hit two 3-pointers. Gallagher

In the finale against Taft, Gallagher had 22 points, while Ciegotura had 14 points and Kilgast had 13 points. O’Brien added eight points. Gallagher hit four 3-pointers and was 6-for-7 from the free-throw line. Ciegotura was 10-for-10 from the foul line and O’Brien connected on 6 of 8 free throws. O’Brien had nine rebounds, while Ciegotura had six rebounds. Kilgast and Gallagher each had four assists.

“I loved playing there,” she said. “I probably enjoyed school volleyball more than club because I love my team and the coaching staff was very supportive on and off the court. It made it a really good environment to be in. Coach (Kerrigan) was great. I have known her for a while. When I was little, I did all the little kids camps, and her daughter was in my brother’s grade at IC.”

The Timothy Christian boys basketball team split a pair of recent games. The Trojans returned from the holiday break and defeated Chicago Christian.

Timothy also dropped a 59-19 non-conference game to Chicago Christ the King. The split put the Trojans at 5-10 overall and 1-3 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play.

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Police Department led to Stumpfoll, who was taken into custody without incident from his home in Wheeling.

York wrestling

Community calendar

Saturday, Jan. 14

“All of the schools I was looking at were on the East Coast,” Leslie told the Independent last week. “I visited Le Moyne and really liked it. It reminded me of high school because it was a small school, and in a smaller school you will know a lot more faces than if I would have gone to a bigger school. The campus there is really pretty. It sits on a big hill and the scenery around it is great. Everything is pretty close together. They have very nice facilities. The volleyball program has good workout facilities and a nice locker room. I liked how modern it was.”

Leslie plans on studying nursing at Le Moyne. “They have a good nursing program,” she said. “As far as what kind of a nurse I want to be, I’m not quite sure yet.”

Leslie played volleyball and girls soccer at IC Catholic Prep all four years. She was a center-midfielder on the Knights soccer team.

At 1:30 p.m., Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts presents geologist Sara Kurth teaches the techniques for rock and mineral identification in a 75-minute program for ages 8 years and older. Learn to identify minerals through basic hands-on identification including observation skills and hardness tests. Great for rockhounds and scouts, this class completes the earth science badges for Cub and Boy Scouts. An optional kit is available for purchase, but not required for the class. Fee: $10 per person. Optional kit: $10. Limited capacity, reservations required. Formerly in Wilder Park, Lizzadro Museum is now located at 1220 Kensington Rd. in Oak Brook. Visit lizzadromuseum.org.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Leslie’s volleyball journey started in the fifth grade, the first year she could play the sport at IC Grade School. She’s been playing club volleyball since seventh grade, most recently with the Chicago Elite group that practices out of Scores in Willow Springs and Montini High School in Lombard.

“I’m really excited to be able to play volleyball in college,” she said. “It gives me something to do.

Stopka

They lost to West Chicago on think an own goal in the last five minutes. That was against the state champs in the sectional finals. That’s a hell of a season if you ask me.”

• From 12 - 1 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., presents a free gallery talk, “In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in our Communities,” led by exhibit consultant Sandy Denninger. Includes exclusive access to museum galleries with highlights of the experiences area immigrants contributed to our shared history. Unable to attend? Access to an online pre-recorded version is available from Jan. 16 through May 14 at elmhursthistory.org/320/Programs. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630833-1457.

Stopka will teach Spanish at York. He taught Spanish and one math class at St. Pat’s. “My philosophy is I am more of a players’ coach,” he said.

• At 2 p.m., Lizzadro Museum, 1220 Kensington Rd. in Oak Brook, presents the Charlie Brown & Harry Binford Blues Duo as one of its Community Music Programs, sponsored in part by grants from the DuPage Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Musicians perform and discuss their musical styles, instruments, and connections to the community. Recommended for ages 10 yrs. to adult, programs are 45 to 60 minutes. Regular Museum admission applies. Limited capacity, reserva -

“I have been a big Liverpool soccer supporter ever since 2015 when Jurgen Klopp came over and he’s known as a players’ coach. He’s kind of my coaching idol. I want to related to the players and form bonds with them. am more light-hearted and smiling. I like to have fun and joke with the kids. The goal is understanding where each player can be successful and the provide the best way possible to convey the knowledge they need at the position they play. I am not big

Thon Bill led Timothy with 15 points and five rebounds. Jake Firn-

tions required at www.lizzadromuseum.org.

Leslie said she will miss plenty about IC Catholic Prep. “I will miss how close knit of a community it was,” she said. “I knew everybody at the school. It will be weird going on campus and not knowing all the faces. I’ll miss those close connections with the coaches and teachers. It will be weird for the first year or so.”

The York wrestling team defeated Glenbard West 38-30 in a recent West Suburban Conference Silver Division dual meet in Elmhurst.

“Hate crimes have no place in a civilized society,” Berlin said. “The allegations against Mr. Stumpfoll are very disturbing and in DuPage County we have no tolerance whatsoever for such actions.

“I commend the Elmhurst Police Department for their quick identification and apprehension of the defendant in this case.”

Wednesday, Jan. 18

At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst chapter of Citizen’s Climate Lobby will meet at the Elmhurst Public Library. The new year is the perfect time to join us in promoting climate legislation. Contact elmhurst.il@ citizensclimatelobby.org for a link if you’d prefer to attend virtually or for more information.

Saturday, Jan. 21

• From 1-4 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum in Wilder Park will hold a Family Day as part of the Eleanor King Hookham exhibition currently on display. Mrs. Hookham was the founder of the Museum. Stop by and learn how to paint like her. Regular museum admission applies.

Leslie said pandemic life hasn’t been overly exciting, though her club volleyball team has started practicing again. “We have been practicing two or three times a week,” she said. “We are going to be starting tournaments again. Before that I haven’t been doing anything because senior soccer season and the club volleyball season were cancelled. We were supposed to go to a few club volleyball qualifiers in Grand Rapids and Louisville. This summer, we have some tournaments planned over the next few weekends. They are little tournaments with all of the local clubs. Nothing large and really local. Other than that, I have been trying to work out a lot and stay in shape. I’ve been running a lot, so I got into that. I try and run every day.”

Leslie said she is scheduled to report to Le Moyne in the Aug. 1215 timeframe, but noted preseason volleyball activities already have

online auction and an afterglow after-party. For tickets and information, visit foundation205.org.

Elmhurst History Museum’s exhibit

been cancelled due to the pandemic. “I will probably leave Aug. 10-11 because it’s a far drive,” she said. “We had Zoom call with the team recently and they said they should have an answer about our season in the next 7-10 days. They talked about three scenarios and what could happen like if we start the season and someone gets sick and we have to stop and go. That’s one of the reasons why they are looking at moving the season to the spring. Right now the plan is to have a season, but we won’t know until the next 7-10 days.”

On display now through May 14, “In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities” is a new exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum that will explore the unique journeys of area immigrants and their descendants who have carved out a sense of cultural identity and belonging in this region.

“It is alleged Mr. Stumpfoll was a prior member and specifically targeted this church,” McLean said. “Hate crimes are not tolerated in our community and I thank the investigating officers and detectives for their work to swiftly apprehend

Mr. Stumpfoll. I also wish to thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office for their work on this case.”

Stumpfoll’s next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 30 for arraignment in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.

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Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630833-1457.

Elmhurst Art Museum

• Beginning at 2 p.m., the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts presents Carved Gems: Inspiration & Expertise , a 60-minute live Zoom lecture with Special Exhibit artist Helen Serras-Herman, who will share her journey from sculptor to gem sculpture, her influences, and sources for inspiration. She will discuss how labor intensive the art of carving gems is and why, the gem materials that are used, and will show step-by-step of the necessary tools for gem carving in the hopes of inspiring a new generation of gem carvers. Attend in person to see the lecture projected in the Museum’s Lecture Hall or visit via Zoom. Regular Museum Admission, members free. Reservations recommended. Register at www. lizzadromuseum.org.

huge rah-rah person. I’m a little bit more of an individual players’ coach. I will pull kids to the side at practice and games and teach them.”

But if all systems are a go, Leslie can’t wait to take her skills as a libero to the next level with the Dolphins. “I feel like being a libero you have to be really quick and that is typically what I am good at. I have really good reaction time,” she said. “I like diving on the floor and saving balls. It’s a really good feeling when you make a save. The position fits my personality, too. You have to be the loudest one on the court. I have a loud personality. You have to be pretty loud if you want to be a libero. I think I match that description.”

The constitution also specifically mentions bail in a section on victims’ rights, when it states victims have a right “to have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail.”

U12

• Extended through Feb. 12: The first solo museum show of Pilsenbased street artist Sentrock , whose real name is Joseph Perez, is currently on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.

baseball action

Cunnington found that eliminating bail prevents courts from “effectuating the constitutionally mandated safety of the

victims and their families.” The ruling initially left the impending cash bail reform in limbo in at least 64 of Illinois’ 102 counties that had joined the consolidated lawsuit. A Dec. 31 order from the Illinois Supreme Court, however, stayed the cash bail provisions’ implementation statewide until the court could rule on an appeal to the case.

ble and transparent and communicate with everybody.”

Saturday, Feb. 4

Foundation 205 will hold its annual fundraising gala “Showcase 2023: Dream Big” at Medinah Country Club. Tickets include cocktail hour, a seated dinner, musical entertainment, raffles, an

Stopka noted York has been doing conditioning drills and said the plan as of earlier last week was to start summer camp pending District 205 approval. “I have probably been able to meet 60 to 70 percent of the players so far,” he said. “If it does get approved that would be the start of our contact days with four days a week for three weeks straight. And even though the IHSA waived the blackout dates before the school year, we won’t take advantage of that. I’m pretty sure families have plans to do things before school starts. I’m the new guy and I’m not going to say you can’t go with your family. Go do it and enjoy it. This is a crazy and

• Extended through Monday, Feb. 13: The Elmhurst Art Museum is holding an exhibition in honor of its founder Eleanor King Hookham. In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, the Museum is honoring its founder Eleanor King Hookham (19092003). She was an educator, internationally exhibiting artist, and the main driving force behind the museum for many decades. Artwork by Hookham from the museum’s collection will be on view in the McCormick House, along with historical photos and documents that show her leadership in securing the historic home for the museum’s future patrons to enjoy. Professionally she called herself El King and exhibited around the world.

Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.

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As far as the future, Stopka wants York competing at a high level on a consistent basis. “The short-term goal is to restock and build up the team,” he said. “A large portion of last year’s team was seniors, especially the starting 11. We have to make sure the now juniors are up to the speed of the varsity level and are ready to contribute. We want to keep that pipeline going with the younger groups of players. We want to make sure we are not only competitive, but that we are competing for regionals, sectionals and supersectionals. It starts for me with this junior class that is coming in. We want them ready to go and setting the standard for these other classes that come in so they can also contribute right off

proudly presents YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NICK MAIERS YORK BOYS SWIMMING

Maiers had a strong outing in York’s recent West Suburban Conference Silver Division dual meet against Oak Park-River Forest. Maiers won the 200 with a time of 1:50.83 and also won the 500 with a time of 5:05.92.

Barr was the recipient of the 2019-2020 York Val Cothern junior female athlete of the year award. Barr went over the 1,000-career kill threshold last fall for the Dukes girls volleyball team and still has a season to add to that total.

“ I’m really excited to be able to play volleyball in college. It gives me something to do. I feel like I would be so bored without it because it has been such a big part of my life.”

– Bella Leslie

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12 baseball game.

“ It is alleged Mr. Stumpfoll was a prior member and specifically targeted this church. Hate crimes are not tolerated in our community.”

-- Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean

Elmhurst happenings

Here are some upcoming events and programs in Elmhurst you won’t want to miss:

Sentrock: The Boy who Wanted to Fly

Now through Feb. 12 at the Elmhurst Art Museum, see the first solo museum show of Pilsen-based street artist Sentrock, who seeks to uplift and empower youth through his murals and educational projects. Admission: Adults $15, Seniors (65 and over) $12, members and students under 18 are free. The museum is open Wednesdays through Thursdays from noon-5 p.m. and Friday through Sundays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission takes place the first Friday of every month.

For more information, visit: www.elmhurstartmuseum.org/exhibitions/bird-s-eye-view.

On the Cutting Edge:

Contemporary Gemstone Sculpture

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Oak Brook

Recurring daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the

museum, 1220 Kensington Road, features 10 lapidary artists from the Americas representing gem carving trends in the 21st century. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 per child/ student. For more information, visit: https:// lizzadromuseum.org/calendar.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Elmhurst History Museum gallery talk

From noon-1 p.m., there will be a gallery talk at the Elmhurst History Museum in the 1st floor Gallery, featuring exhibit consultant Sandy Denninger, who will lead participants through highlights of the In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities exhibit. Includes exclusive access to museum galleries while hearing highlights about the experiences of area.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Family Day: Eleanor King Hookham

From 1-4 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., just

Can’t-miss events throughout DuPage County

Editor’s note: Our next DuPage Destinations section will be published Thursday, Jan. 26. If you have information on an event in DuPage County taking place after Jan. 26 that you would like us to consider listing here, please email that information to: news1@rvpublishing.com.

Ongoing

North Suburban Carvers meetings

The North Suburban Carvers meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wood Dale Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in carving, power carving, wood burning or special finishing techniques is welcome. North Suburban Carvers is a non-profit organization that promotes carving in the Chicago area. For more information, visit: northsurburbancarvers.com.

Now through Feb. 21

Brews and Painting, Itasca

Jan. 17 and 31, and Feb. 14 and 21, at Church Street Brewing Company, 1480 Industrial Drive C, save the dates and plan a fun evening in the taproom with your friends. This isn’t an art class but experience some tricks on making your painting a work of art. Visit the website for more details about each individual date. https://www.paintnite.com/venue-owners/church-street-brewing-company.

Now through Feb. 25

Polar Plaza Ice Skating Rink, Glen Ellyn

From noon-9 p.m. daily in the Crescent Parking Lot, 551 Crescent Blvd., the Polar Plaza synthetic ice-skating rink and curling lanes in downtown Glen Ellyn is now available during the winter season. The Polar Plaza occupies a portion of the Village of Glen Ellyn

Crescent parking lot, just west of Main Street. For more information, visit: https://gepark. org/polar-plaza/.

Now through March 25

Stories of DuPage: Reading Between the Lines Exhibit, Wheaton Tuesdays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., several DuPage County residents have penned nationally regarded novels and other fictional works, such as “Anna and the King of Siam” and the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip. Stories of DuPage explores the lives and careers of these authors, examining how their DuPage roots shaped the stories they told. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, visit: https://dupagemuseum.org/collections-exhibits/.

Saturday, Jan. 14

Fat Tire Bike Race and Tour, Lemont

Starting at 10 a.m. at The Forge: Lemont Quarries, 1001 Main St., The Forge Fat Tire Bike Race and Tour, in partnership with The Bike Hub, returns for its second year. Winter cycling enthusiasts will experience the (hopefully) snow covered trails throughout the Forge and adjoining trails. A long and short course option will be available so riders of all abilities can choose the event best for them. Participants should be prepared to race in any course conditions, with bikes that are equipped with at least 3.5-inch-wide tires. E-bikes are not allowed. For more information, visit: https://forgeparks.com/ events-races/races/fat-tire-race/.

like museum founder and artist Eleanor King Hookham, families have the opportunity to use coffee as a painting medium. Hookham painted landscapes, cityscapes, still-lifes, and other subjects with ink and coffee on paper and later made them into prints. Be inspired by her works featured in the McCormick House, and create your own painting on paper with coffee. Price: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students/kids 18-and-under. Free for museum members. For more information, visit: www. elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Sunday, Jan. 29

How the world arrived on Lake Michigan’s

shores

From 2-3 p.m. at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park, at least since the first Algonquian-speaking tribes arrived here, the Chicago area has attracted people whose lives were disrupted by war, famine, revolution, and economic crisis from all over the world.

Join author and College of DuPage Professor of History Sam Mitrani to learn why so many came here and how these successive waves of immigrants have shaped and been shaped by this region we call home. The program takes place in the museum’s Education Center. Admission: $5 for nonmembers; free to Elmhurst Heritage Foundation members. For more information, visit: elmhursthistory.org or call 630833-1457.

Continuing through Sunday, May 14

In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities at the Elmhurst History Museum. Examine the diverse stories and experiences of area immigrants and their descendants as told through first-person accounts, photographs, treasured objects, video and more. Visitors will gain an understanding about DuPage County’s growing diversity and the challenges immigrants face as they shape an evolving identity in this country. Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.

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Frozen Fest, Glen Ellyn

From 10 a.m.-noon, the Glen Ellyn Park District presents your favorite characters from the movie Frozen at Polar Plaza in downtown Glen Ellyn (just west of Main Street). Enjoy some hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, and a photo opportunity with the characters. Learn to skate lessons will be provided by Center Ice of DuPage for registered participants 4 years of age and older. Bring your own ice skates from home. Frozen Fest is free, but registration is required for both adults and children. This is not a drop-off activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, visit gepark.org. Note: Event may be full. Check the online registration system for the most current status or to add yourself to the waiting list.

Outdoor events may be canceled in case of rain or other unfavorable conditions. For updates, visit gepark.org/hotline on the day of the event.

Saturday, Jan. 14 through Sunday, Jan. 15

Kegel Midwest Collegiate Classic bowling, Addison

Presented by the Illinois State BPA at the Stardust Bowl of Addison, 37 E. Lorraine Ave., the tournament format and schedule retain its traditional Tier 1 format, featuring five team games on Saturday and 20 Baker games on Sunday. The scholarship prize fund will pay two first-place scholarship prizes of $1,000 each to the varsity champions, and four additional scholarships per varsity division. (Additional prize amounts will be pro-rated on the number of entries received in each division). All scholarships prizes will be awarded through USBC’s SMART scholarship program. For more information, visit: https://bowlillinois.com/ isbpa-midwest-collegiate-classic.

Saturday, Jan. 14 through Monday, Jan. 16

Chicago Midwinter Classic hockey tournament, Bensenville and Geneva

At The Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson, Bensenville, and at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva—presented by MYHockey Tournaments, mark your calendars for the Chicago Mid -

winter Classic. This tournament features a broad geographic range of teams from around the United States and Canada. Playing levels include Co-ed 9U through 18U: AA, A, B and House; high school varsity and junior varsity; and AAU sanctioned full-ice 8U (mites). For more information, visit: https://myhockeytournaments.com/locations/ chicago/chicago-midwinter-classic.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Healing salves in the 1890s: Camphor ice, West Chicago

From 11:30-11:50 a.m. at Kline Creek Farm, learn about camphor ice, a popular 1890s ointment for healing chapped skin made with camphor oil, beeswax and lard, and take home a sample made on the farm’s wood-burning stove. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person. Register online at: www.dupageforest.org or call 630876-5900.

Hot Club of Cowtown, Glen Ellyn

Starting at 4 p.m. at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Hot Club of Cowtown is back by popular demand and paired up with Tyler Hilton who played the role of Elvis in the blockbuster biopic Walk the Line Sun Studios legendary catalogue made its mark in the history of rock music featuring the early albums of Elvis Presley. Hilton has teamed up with Hot Club of Cowtown to bring Elvis’ hits from Sun Studios to the MAC Stage. Ticket prices range from $35-$50. For more information, visit: https:// www.atthemac.org/events/hotclub-of-cowtown-tyler-hilton/.

Friday, Jan. 20

Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf Tournament, Wheaton

From 6:30-10 p.m. presented by the DuPage County Historical Museum and the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Get decked out in your favorite plaid and enjoy 18 themed holes of wacky fun at Wheaton Public Library. This 21-and-over event includes 18 holes of mini golf, cash bar (one drink included with registration), appetizers, live entertainment, and awards.

Golfers will be paired in foursomes for a shotgun-start style scramble. Price: $45 per person or $160 per foursome. https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Wedding showcase, Naperville

From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, planning a wedding? Don’t let it overwhelm you! Naper Settlement’s Wedding Showcase is a great place for busy couples to find out how to make their special day one to remember. Couples will have oneon-one personal consultations with the best in the wedding business including photographers, florists, ministers, musicians, bakers, caterers, and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit: www. napersettlement.org/232/Wedding-Showcase.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

Women of Natural History, Lombard

Presented by the Lombard Historical Society from 7-8 p.m., meet some of the women that have made contributions to our understanding of natural history, from Queen Hatshepsut (1458 B.C.E.) to today’s Jane Goodall. Many women were informally educated or self-taught, and seldom given the credit they deserved in their lifetimes. This is a hybrid presentation so that you can decide if you would like to see Kim in person (which we would highly recommend!), or receive the Zoom link to enjoy from home. Kim White, the presenter of the

program, has had a lifelong interest in the natural world. She spent 19 years associated with Brookfield Zoo’s Education Department as both a volunteer and employee teaching school groups. She is a master naturalist, volunteered as a co-steward for the DuPage County Forest Preserve, and is the education coordinator for the DuPage Monarch Project.

She started her own business, ‘The Natural Naturalist,’ in 2016, offering programs for Schools, Libraries, Garden Clubs, and private events. Register online at: www.lombardhistory.org/newevents-1/2023/1/25/women-naturalists.

Saturday, Feb. 4 and

Saturday, Feb. 11

Victorian Valentines, Wheaton

From 1-3:30 p.m. both Saturdays at the DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, afternoon workshop. Admission: Free, but there is a suggested donation of $3 per participant. For more information, https://dupagemuseum.org/events/victorian-valentines.

Sunday, Feb. 5

The Great Midwest Train Show, Wheaton

From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, for over 40 years, the nation’s largest monthly model train show. See over 500 tables of new and used model trains, accessories, parts, and more for sale, as well as free giveaways to attendees and a DCC train layout for kids to operate. For tickets and information, visit: www.trainshow.com.

Bridal Bash, Wheaton

From 1-5 p.m. at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, experience the elegance of Arrowhead Golf Club all with viewing stunning decor options and mingling with a variety of recommended wedding professionals. General admission: $15. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Sunday, Feb. 26

81 st Illinois Plastic Kit and Toy Show, Wheaton

From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 West Manchester Road, buy, sell, trade or just browse. Admission: $7. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ Illinois-Plastic-Kit-and-ToyShow-1052168418157988/ or call 630-969-1847.