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Madigan suspends speaker campaign: ‘This is not a withdrawal’ Kathleen Willis drops out of race for speaker; supports Williams

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House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he would suspend his campaign for House Speaker of the 102nd General Assembly on Monday, but his statement made clear he was not withdrawing from the race.

“This is not a withdrawal. I have suspended my campaign for speaker,” Madigan said in a statement released by his office Monday morning. “As I have said many times in the past, I have always put the best interest of the House Democratic Caucus and our members first. The House Democratic Caucus can work to find someone, other than me, to get 60 votes for speaker.”

The last sentence of the brief statement is indicative of the uphill battle Madigan’s challengers will have to climb—they will need 60 votes, or 42 more than any challenger appeared to have Sunday night.

The House speaker is chosen by House members, and can receive both Republican and Democratic votes. There are 73 Democrats and 45 Republicans who will be seated in the 102nd General Assembly.

Traditionally, however, a majority party speaker receives votes from members of their own party.

In the first closed-door unofficial ballot conducted between Democrats in a private room at the Bank of Springfield Center on Sunday night, Madigan received 51 votes, according to several reports confirmed by Capitol News Illinois.

The speaker also has the endorsement of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus—two key voting blocs that make up the majority of his support, although some individual members of those caucuses have said they

would not vote for Madigan.

The second leading vote-getter in the closed-door meeting was Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, who had just 18 votes. Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, had three votes.

Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison,

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dropped out of the race before the vote, giving her support to Williams.

The official vote was not scheduled to happen until Wednesday, when the 102nd General Assembly is scheduled to convene, seating new and reelected members.

Over the first three days of session, Until then, lawmakers are set to consider a flurry of transformative the discussions of who will be the legislation backed by the Black Cau- next speaker have punctuated long cus during the final two days of the days of policy-oriented discussion.

A House source said there would 101st General Assembly—measures that have also received Madigan’s See MADIGAN, Page 4 blessing.

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University presents ‘Operation Warp Speed’ on Jan. 21 A panel discussion on supply chain, challenges in distributing vaccine

Operation Warp Speed, the massive public-private effort to develop and distribute the COVID-19 vaccine in record time, poses one of today’s most urgent and complicated supply chain challenges.

A panel of experts will explore those challenges, and what it takes to get the vaccines from the factory to the front lines, during A Look Inside Operation Warp Speed and the Coronavirus Vaccine Supply Chain.

Presented by the supply chain management master’s degree program at Elmhurst University, the panel discussion will take place virtually on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free but registration is required, at elmhurst.life/ scpanel2021. A link to join the meeting will be sent upon registration.

Tim Engstrom, Elmhurst University’s executive in residence and a faculty member in the Department of Business and Economics, will

moderate the discussion. The panelists include: • Ian O’Malley, director of strategic sourcing, University of Chicago Medicine. An alumnus of Elmhurst’s M.S. in Supply Chain Management program, O’Malley is known nationally for publications and presentations on creative solutions to long-standing supply chain issues in health care.

• Michael Wohlwend, consultant, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions. As a supply chain consultant, Wohlwend leverages 30 years of expertise

assisting dozens of Fortune 500 companies in developing effective supply chain strategies.

• Gary Hutchinson, president, Modality Solutions. Hutchinson is an industry leader in cold chain optimization and a regulatory expert in the global biopharmaceutical industry.

The panel will be joined by Elmhurst University faculty member Molly Tran, director of the Master of Public Health program, who will discuss how the COVID-19 vaccines were developed and how they work.

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Lincoln Elementary School is the oldest building in District 205. Built in 1916, it served the Spring Road subdivision in the early 1900s. The District 205 School Board is moving forward with plans to tear the structure down and build it new.

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County residents, including 1,024 deaths.

Since Saturday, there were 207 new cases And now for the good news …

Elmhurst Hospital reports that 74 inpaand four deaths related to COVID-19. tients with confirmed cases of COVID-19 Number of cases by town were discharged as of Tuesday, Dec. 22.

At press time, the DuPage Department Since March 24, a total of 1,277 patients of Health reported the following number of have been discharged.

COVID-19 cases in our readership commuSo far, about 60% of Edward-Elmhurst nities as follows: Addison 3,944, Bensen- Health’s 8,800 employees have been vacciville 1,899, Elmhurst 3,279, Lombard 3,266, nated.

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About 60 local residents joined the Schaumburg Area Progressives (SAP) as they rallied for healthcare as a human right and protested corporate money in politics near Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s office on Saturday, Jan. 9. The group delivered a copy of the Illinois Single Payer Coalition’s “Patients Over Profits” pledge, which asks the Congressman to refuse large individual and corporate contributions from the healthcare industry.

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State Rep. collapses on floor of House On Monday morning, news from the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield reported that State Rep. Darren Bailey (R) of Xenia had collapsed onto the floor of the House of Representatives during proceedings held on Sunday, Jan. 10. First-responders were quickly on the scene and whisked him away to Memorial Medical Center. Bailey got national attention last May when he sued Governor JB Pritzker for “exceeding his authority” by issuing a stayat-home order which Bailey felt violated the civil rights of the state’s

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residents. Rep. Bailey was released tions maintain payroll in light of from the hospital Monday evening. the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible businesses who enroll can receive SBA reopens PPP loans for a forgivable loan to use for payroll small businesses, NFPs purposes (up to 60 percent of the According to a release from the loan), as well as for utilities, rent, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & mortgage interest payments, and Industry (ECCI), on Monday, Jan. more.

11, the United States Small Business New loans are capped at $2 milAdministration (SBA) has reopened lion, compared to $10 million bethe federal Paycheck Protection fore. Applicants must have no more Program (PPP) loan portal featuring than 300 employees, instead of up to website updates with new details 500, and must demonstrate at least including the application form and a 25 percent drop in revenues from the Interim Final Rule for the pro- one quarter in 2020 compared to the gram changes recently signed into same period in 2019. law with the $9 billion Emergency The bill now covers more expensCoronavirus Relief Act. es such as cloud computing or reDesigned to help small busi- mote-work software; or equipment nesses and not-for-profit organiza- for government-mandated safety

(Continued from front page) likely be another vote for speaker us to come together as Democrats Monday evening. and carve a new path forward,” Cas“With 36 hours left before the sidy said. “Our caucus’ growing diswearing-in of a new General As- versity is our strength, and we need sembly, Michael Madigan continues to respect that as we decide what to create uncertainty and misdirec- our leadership team looks like going tion,” House Minority Leader Jim forward. I anticipate that this debate Durkin, R-Western Springs, said. will be robust and impassioned, but “His latest statement about suspend- in the end, we are all Democrats, ing his bid for Speaker, but not with- and we will come together to turn drawing, is typical of his style and the page and fight for new solutions appears to be another ploy or a head for the people of Illinois.” fake. For the sake of the institution, She added the news “came as a his caucus must demand that he be shock to a lot of the caucus,” noting direct and honest about his inten- she expects the race “will change tions—in or out.” dramatically as a result,” but she Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago stopped short of announcing a canDemocrat who voted present in the didacy of her own. first round of voting and has pledged “This is a time to hear what all not to support Madigan, issued a of our colleagues have to say about statement Monday as well. their visions for a new leadership “This is truly a historic moment team. I have nothing to announce for our caucus and our state. Speak- right now, but will keep everyone er Madigan’s decision to suspend apprised if that should change,” his campaign is an opportunity for Cassidy said.

measures, like sneeze guards or air filtration.

Qualified applicants can apply for “second draw” PPP loans, even if they previously received financial assistance through the federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. For more information, visit sba.gov.

ECPA plans Virtual Trivia Night Last year, the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) held a Trivia Night as a fundraiser and those who were asked if they’d do it again, gave a resounding YES! Save the date of Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. for when ECPA Virtual Trivia Night returns. More details to follow.

Library exhibit celebrates AfricanAmerican book illustrations Telling a People’s Story: African-American Illustrated Children’s Literature is currently on display at Elmhurst Public Library now through Sunday, Jan 24. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For those unable to visit in person, a virtual tour is available on the Library’s YouTube channel: elmlib.org/youtube.

The presentation of this genre offers a lens into the cultural, historical, and social makeup of African-American cultural identity, while also shedding light on the long-neglected world of African-American authors and illustrators in the pantheon of children’s literature. Elmhurst Public Library is proud to showcase this captivating exhibit organized by the Miami University Art Museum through a grant from the Martha

Holden Jennings Foundation. Check it out on the 2nd floor of the Library.

Meet author/illustrator Don Tate Don Tate, whose work is included in the Telling a People’s Story exhibit, is scheduled to appear virtually for a Library event on Monday, March 8.

Mark your calendar to meet with this well-known illustrator of more than 80 children’s books and author of many award-winning picture books.

He will discuss his life and work, and participants get a chance to ask him questions.

This free event is rescheduled from its original date in January. To register for the Don Tate event on March 8, visit elmlib.org/athome or call (630) 279-8696.

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Edward-Elmhurst Health Q & A: Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?

How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?

Vaccines work with the immune system so the body will be ready to fight the virus if exposed. The COVID-19 vaccine helps the body develop proteins called antibodies that make people less susceptible to the disease.

The Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna mRNA 1273 are mRNA vaccines.

They contain the portion of mRNA that encodes the spike protein, the button on the surface of the SARS-CoV2 virus. It is not a live virus, cannot replicate itself and is quickly destroyed in the cell shortly after translation.

Once the spike protein is translated by the mRNA, an immune response is elicited, resulting in production of

antibodies against the spike protein.

When the SARS-CoV2 spike protein is bound up by antibodies, it cannot attach to and infect human cells.

against severe infection (hospitalization, need for a ventilator or death).

Ongoing studies will tell us the durability of this protection. It is not known how well the vaccines protect Is the vaccine safe? against asymptomatic infection and COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. are transmission. authorized after meeting rigorous scientific standards for safety. The first Will the vaccine authorized COVID-19 vaccine, man- give me the virus? ufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech, was No. The vaccines contain a portion studied in more than 40,000 people, of mRNA, but not live virus. After the and 30,000 people were studied in spike protein is produced, the mRNA the Moderna vaccine, to ensure they is degraded. A normal immune remeet safety standards. The FDA will sponse can lead to low grade fever or continue to monitor the safety and achiness, but this is not harmful. The effectiveness of authorized vaccines full benefit of immunity won’t occur through ongoing clinical trials and until a couple weeks after the second vaccination data. The CDC developed dose (booster dose). The risk of getan additional layer of safety monitor- ting infected from someone who is ing called V-safe, an after-vaccination infectious won’t diminish right away health checker for COVID-19 vaccine after vaccination. recipients to rapidly detect any safety issues.

Will the vaccine cause side effects?

How was the vaccine As with other vaccines, it is normal approved so quickly? to experience some pain, redness or The FDA is responsible for approv- swelling at the injection site, fatigue, ing drugs and vaccines in the U.S. headache, muscle aches, or lowIn December 2020, the FDA issued grade fever following the vaccination, EUAs for two COVID-19 vaccines, which should go away on their own manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech in a day or two. This does not mean and Moderna. EUA is an authoriza- that the vaccine has given someone tion process used by the FDA if there COVID-19. These symptoms are typis an emergency and enough evidence ical reactions to most vaccines and that the vaccine will be safe and help- are a sign that the immune system is ful. Vaccines authorized for EUA doing exactly what it is supposed to still need to meet the FDA’s rigorous do — building up protection to the standards for safety, effectiveness and disease. quality.

Is the vaccine safe for pregnant How effective is the vaccine? or breastfeeding women?

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vacBefore the vaccine can be safely cines were found to have a 94-95% given to pregnant women, it had to efficacy to prevent COVID-19 symp- be proven safe for the general poptomatic infection. Accumulating data ulation. So pregnant women are not show virtual complete protection included in phase 3 clinical trials.

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Rioters breaching the U.S. Capitol building

“I would like to begin by expressing the outrage I have felt this past week, along with so many Americans, as rioters stormed the Capitol Building, breached the Capitol Complex, and laid siege to the Capitol for many hours in an attempt to prevent the certification of the Electoral College vote in the presidential election. This insurrection left at least 5 people dead and numerous people injured, not to mention creating horrendous property destruction. During this chaos, I was forced to evacuate my office along with colleagues from both parties but was thankfully able to shelter in place in another section of the Capitol until the police and National Guard had secured the Capitol grounds. That same night, once the Capitol was secured, my colleagues and I finished the business of certifying the Electoral College vote around 4 A.M. in the morning in a determined show of democracy triumphing over mob rule.

“I am determined and resolute in holding those who perpetrated this assault on our democracy accountable. We must never let this happen again as we will never give in to violence, mob rule, or sedition. I intend to work with people on both sides of the aisle to come together to move our country forward, and I will always fight for and defend the Constitution and democracy at all costs.

The rioters will never prevail.”

Swearing-In of the 117th Congress After Wednesday’s chaos, it’s hard to believe that just on Jan. 3 I was honored to be sworn in as a member of the 117th Congress. This Congress is the most diverse in history and reflects the strength our country has to offer, regardless of party, as we combat the challenges of this pandemic.

I take great pride in my role as your representative and vow to continue my work to improve the lives of ev-

Data collection on pregnant women will be ongoing as this vaccine is offered. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) endorses offering mRNA vaccine during pregnancy if there is a discussion with the healthcare provider. The mRNA vaccines are not considered live virus vaccines and are not thought to cause a risk to the infant. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should ask their doctor about the vaccine.

Will I be able to afford the vaccine?

Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost. However, vaccination providers may be able to charge administration fees for giving the shot. People should check with their health insurance company and location where they will be vaccinated about the cost, if any.

Do I need the vaccine if I already had COVID-19 and recovered?

Immunity does develop after COVID-19 infection. Re-infection is uncommon but could be possible as immunity wanes in the months following infection. Vaccine may be helpful to prevent re-infection if it has been more than 3 months since someone tested positive.

Could the COVID-19 vaccine cause an allergic reaction?

Allergic reactions to vaccines, in general, are rare. Some people have reported severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, but these appear to be rare. People who have experienced severe reactions to prior vaccines or injectable drugs may still be able to get the Pfizer vaccine How can people protect for COVID-19 but should discuss the themselves until they can get risks with their doctor and be moni- the vaccine?

The best defense against COVID-19 tored for 30 minutes afterward. is to continue following safety preWill the vaccine alter my DNA? cautions. Wear a face mask over the Receiving an mRNA vaccine will mouth and nose when around others, not alter DNA. The mRNA from a avoid close contact with people who COVID-19 vaccine never enter the are sick, stay at least 6 feet away nucleus of the cell, which is where from people outside of the household, DNA (genetic material) is kept. This avoid crowds and wash hands often means the mRNA does not affect or and thoroughly.

Edward-Elmhurst Health is followinteract with DNA in any way. Once the mRNA triggers the immune re- ing guidance from the CDC and local health departments regarding distrisponse, it breaks down. bution of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is currently in limited supply Do I still need the so those at highest risk are getting vaccine if I’m not high risk?

COVID-19 can be severe in any age vaccinated first, starting with frontline group. In the Moderna trial, severe healthcare workers.

While Edward-Elmhurst Health infections occurred in 15% of cases in the placebo group, but there were does not have scheduling or wait lists no severe cases in the vaccine group. for patients at this time, it is anticipatThe protection from the vaccine is ed that high risk patients will be able not just for the person vaccinated but to receive the vaccine as supplies infor others who are susceptible around crease in the coming months. It’s esthem. Getting vaccinated is a way to timated that the general public should contribute to the goal of herd immuni- be able to start receiving the vaccine ty. The more individuals who are im- in the spring/summer of 2021.

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Update on COVID-19 case rates and vaccine distribution In Illinois, the COVID-19 case positivity rate has increased by 1.2% over the previous week to reach an average of 8.6% last week. While our positivity rate was trending downward in late December, it has unfortunately increased which makes the effective distribution of coronavirus vaccines all the more important. As that process continues, we must continue to follow public health measures and expert guidance, including mask-wearing and practicing social distancing.

So far, the Chicago area has administered more than 34,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The first group to receive the vaccine are healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents. I am concerned by the lack

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More than 300,000 Americans and more than 1.6 million people worldwide have lost their lives to COVID-19. There is finally a way to end to this pandemic: vaccination.

COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization (EUA) in the U.S. Because the vaccine is currently in limited supply, those at highest risk are receiving it first, starting with frontline healthcare workers and nursing home residents. As supplies increase, vaccination will expand to essential frontline workers, first responders, those with chronic medical conditions, adults over 65, and finally, the general public.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can help protect the recipient and everyone around them from getting sick from COVID-19. But is it safe? How effective is it? Are there any side effects?

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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.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, damage to property, disturbance Jan. 4 A 34-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 700 block of S. Saylor at around 2:49 a.m. A victim told police that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect punched her in the face numerous times. Officers observed injuries to the victim’s forehead, nose and face. The suspect’s knuckles on both hands were red and swollen, and he refused to provide officers with information about the incident.

A 37-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1000 block of S. York at around 7:45 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect struck her in the face after a verbal argument and sustained an injury under her right eye. The suspect told police the argument was verbal and nothing physical occurred.

Dec. 31 A 63-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery, resisting arrest, two counts of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct in the 200 block of E. Fremont at around 2:04 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect slapped her on the right side of her face and slammed a refrigerator on her arm. According to police, officers attempted to place the suspect under arrest when he attempted to kick and bite officers.

A victim told police at around 5:51 p.m. that a suspect became verbally abusive, using vulgar language, and spat in his face. The victim did not wish to sign complaints and is in contact with DCFS. Dec. 30 A victim told police at around 12:27 p.m. at Elmhurst Hospital that he was battered by a group of unknown suspects and sustained an injury to his leg. The victim refused to relay any further information for fear of retaliation.

The incident was found to have occurred in Elmwood Park. A reporting notified the Elmwood Police Department.

DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol Jan. 4 Tyashana R. Williams, 23, of Chicago, was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol and no valid driver’s license subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Industrial at around 11:20 p.m.

charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, injuring property, no valid registration, improper use of registration and no insurance subsequent to a single vehicle crash in the 300 block of N. Myrtle at around 5:38 a.m.

Jacob Fraker, 30, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Berteau at around 1:25 a.m.

Demetrius McPherson, 28, of Maywood, was charged with DUI alcohol/drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, improper display of registration, failure to signal and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near E. North and N. Villa at around 12:01 a.m. Lenetrice Johnson, 28, of Chicago, was issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle and no seat belt. Ciara Johnson, 24, and Veronica Cullens, 28, both of Chicago, were issued citations for open liquor in a vehicle and no seat belt. All were passengers in the vehicle.

Raymond J. Simmons, 26, of Chicago, was charged with DUI-drugs, driving while license suspended, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a single-car accident near W. North and N. Addison at around 2 p.m.

Police said Simmons was found unconscious behind the wheel.

Bruce Tripp, 50, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of cannabis in a vehicle and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near S. York at E. St. Charles at around 2:27 a.m.

Dec. 31 Dalibor Miljkovic, 46, of Lyons, was charged with DUI in the 600 block of W. North at around 5:32 p.m.

Jessica Franco, 20, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol, possession of cannabis paraphernalia by a minor and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near S. Route 83 and W. St. Charles at around 9:32 p.m.

Harassment, threats Dec. 17-Jan. 4 Zachery R. Murphy, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with harassment through electronic communications in the 400 block of S. Prospect. Police said Murphy admitted to contacting the victim between the above dates.

Jan. 3 Police said a reporting officer met with a complainant in the 800 block of S. Fairfield at around 5:48 p.m. who stated she received numerous text messages and emails from the suspect after filing an order of protection. The reporting officer contacted the suspect who agreed to have no further contact with the complainant.

Dec. 31 A victim on Donald Court told police at around 2:13 p.m. that he received threatening text messages from the suspect. The victim did not respond to the text messages, but wants the incident documented.

Jan. 3 Rosemary Hamilton, 53, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near E. North and I-290 at around 12:40 a.m.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance

Jan. 1 Kymberly A. Dixon, 33, of Chicago, was

Jan. 5 Joshua Coffey, 28, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of adult use cannabis

in a vehicle and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near N. York and Crestview at around 11:19 a.m.

Jan. 4 Dylan M. Valdez, 23, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for possession of cannabis by the driver, avoiding a traffic control device and no insurance, while Marc Sylvie, 25, of Addison, a passenger in the vehicle, was cited for possession of cannabis by a passenger subsequent to a traffic stop near Gladys and Van Auken at around 2:38 p.m.

Jan. 2 Franshun Jordan, 19, of Melrose Park, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in CALL 800-222-TIPS a vehicle and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop in the 300 block of W. St. Charles block of S. Prairie at around 10:29 a.m. A victim told police he wire- transferred money at around 10 p.m. to an unknown suspect living in Texas. The victim later wire-transferred money to an unSuspicious circumstances known suspect in Ghana. After the transactions were completed, the victim received a Dec. 30 A victim in the 200 block of No. Maple told fraud alert from his bank. police at around 3:33 p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) used his personal information to Dec. 18-Dec. 30 Forgery was reported in the 400 block of attempt to purchase a vehicle. The reporting officer spoke to an employee who stated the S. Spring. A complainant told police that a suspect filed the inquiry online and they have check was intercepted in the mail and fraudunot further information on the suspect. lently deposited in the suspect’s bank account sometime between the above dates. The case is pending investigation.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity Unemployment theft/fraud/forgery/ benefits identity theft Oct. 1-Jan. 6 deceptive practice/ Between the above dates, the Elmhurst Poobstruction/robbery lice Department reported 38 incidents of idenJan. 4 Retail theft was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at around 4:04 a.m. A complainant told police that a suspect entered the store and walked directly to the liquor aisle. She observed that one side of the suspect’s jacket was hanging lower than the other and heard bottles clanking as he exited the store. The suspect entered a red, older model sedan and was last seen headed eastbound on North Avenue.

tity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Unlawful use of a weapon

Dec. 30 Jeffrey Mustari, 65, of Melrose Park, was charged with unlawful use of weapon and possession of cannabis by the driver in the 400 block of N. York at around 11:10 p.m.

Police said Mustari was found to be in posDec. 30 Deceptive practice was reported in the 400 session of brass knuckles.

Health Department COVID-19 vaccine weekly update Since COVID-19 vaccine began arriving in DuPage County, more than 18,000 healthcare workers who live or work in DuPage County have been vaccinated, as of Jan. 4. This indicates the County is on track to complete the Phase 1a priority group, including an estimated 43,000 healthcare personnel (HCP), within the projected eight-week timeline. This also reflects that of the doses received, nearly 70% have been administered in DuPage County.

Additionally, local hospitals are preparing to administer the second dose of vaccines starting this week.

DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) continues to coordinate the receipt and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine throughout DuPage County. As of Jan. 4, more than 27,000 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccine have been received and distributed in DuPage County. As vaccine supply increases and local capacity to administer vaccine expands, the Health Department expects the rate of vaccination will increase.

“Despite the challenges created by the Christmas and New Year’s holidays coinciding with the first several weeks of vaccine distribution, we are very pleased with the number of vaccines administered to healthcare workers

over the past three weeks,” said executive director of DuPage County Health Department.

The DCHD COVID-19 vaccine clinics continue offering about 1,500 appointments per week for EMS and other healthcare personnel (e.g., dentists, physical therapists, hospice workers, home health care) who are not affiliated with hospitals. Any personnel in this category should register for the COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly Update. This allows the Health Department to share weekly updates and contact individuals and organizations with opportunities to schedule an appointment as additional vaccine becomes available and in anticipation of a statewide registration system being rolled out.

DCHD is prioritizing administration of vaccine for HCP currently providing direct patient care services who live, work, or attend school in DuPage County. All healthcare personnel who schedule an appointment with DCHD will be required to present verification of their healthcare personnel status, i.e., employee ID badge, check stub, state licensure, or certificate at the time of their appointment. Healthcare personnel who are affiliated with a health system are advised to contact their health system to coordinate vaccination.

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Obituaries Michael J. Terrafino, 85 Michael J. Terrafino passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born July 22, 1935 in Chicago to Vito and Maddelina (nee Innamorata) Terrafino.

Michael was an Elmhurst resident for 47 years. He was a selfless hardworking man who put his family before himself; he would give you the shirt off his back.

Michael was a wonderful provider, a good neighbor, had the gift of giving, and always came to the rescue. He was persistent, gracious, ambitious, helpful and humble.

He was an avid photographer who took thousands of pictures of his family, mostly of his grandchildren. While his love for his family was unwavering, Michael had a passion for cars that started as a young boy and became his lifetime career as an impressive

stockcar driver with notable achievements. He was inducted into the Illinois Stockcar Hall of Fame in 2016. As a driver or car owner, he won featured races at Mance Park, O’Hare Stadium, Soldier Field, and Rockford Speedway.

He also raced with Fred Lorenzo of Elmhurst and remained friends for years. In the 1960’s, Michael owned and operated his own auto shop and eventually went to work for Nickey Chevrolet in Chicago.

During this time, the engineers found him to be the first person to put a block engine into the 427 Camaro, which was featured in the Hot Rod Magazine in 1964 and several publications since.

His daughter Diane Karpman tells this story: “There was a story published years ago about the first fastest engine put in a Camaro (at that time) but it did not highlight my dad like it should have been,” she said. “He was a mechanic for Nickey Chev and his boss overheard him say ‘a 427 could go in that car.’ The boss asked [my

First-time Democratic candidates seek York Township seats Grassroots organizing leads to York for Progress slate

A qualified slate of first-time candidates is running for York Township Board in the Consolidated Election to be held on April 6, 2021.

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, the slate was nominated at the York Township Democratic Caucus held outdoors at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park in Villa Park.

“I am thrilled we have put together such a strong team running for York Township leadership positions,” said Melissa Gonzalez, Candidate for York Township Supervisor. “Within our group we have experts on finance, communications, organizing, collaborating, and management, and all of us share common values of transparency and accessibility, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and stewardship. Putting this energy and these bright minds to work in York Township will benefit all of our residents by efficient and thoughtful management of resources and better access to needed programs.”

NOTE: All candidates are residents of Lombard.

For Supervisor: Melissa Gonzalez - Lombard Allies for Racial Justice (LARJ) cofounder, doula and Lamaze teacher, professional communicator.

For Clerk: Andrela Hill - community volunteer and business management professional.

For Highway Commissioner: Martin Dunne - President, Chicago Area Rugby Referee Society, Special Olympics volunteer, educator.

For Trustees: Ilse Messner - community leader, dedicated volunteer, finance professional; Kathy Nash - Prairie Food Co-op co-founder and President, DuPage for Progress co-founder, software engineer, environmental activist; Tomas Novickas - community leader, environmental advocate, infrastructure professional; Beth Peluse - community and environmental advocate, marketing and communications professional.

For more information visit yorkforprogress.com. Be sure to vote early by mail or in person on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. For more information, visit dupageco.org/election.

dad], ‘Do you think you can?’ and my dad showed him.

“After that [the boss] took all the credit and my dad left to work for State Farm Insurance. My dad never went back to get the story corrected but I will!”

His hard work inspired his sons to also have successful longtime careers in mechanics.

Michael worked for State Farm Insurance for 31 years as a claims adjustor and finished his career as a fraud investigator.

“State Farm Insurance sent my dad to Mobile Alabama after Hurricane Frederick hit in Sept 1979,” Diane said. “He estimated damage to the cars and every car he witnessed was considered totaled.

Even the whole cars and trucks throw into huge trees had to be totaled. The cost to get them out of the trees would cause even more damage.”

He was also a volunteer fireman in Elmhurst with the former Yorkfield Fire Department for about 10 years. Michael’s wife Joanne couldn’t believe with Michael decided to train as a volunteer EMT (emergency medical technician).

“I could not image him spending eight hours in the ER room for the training sessions,” she said. “When his own son was bleeding and needed stitches, he told me to take him to the ER. He could not stand the sight of blood or to see anyone injured. He could not even stand the sight of blood or needles. Even his sister would faint at the sight of a needle and he was always close to fainting too.

“He would give whatever time the accident and victims needed.

Went home showered and put on a suit and tie and went to his job at State Farm.”

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joanne (nee Ryfeldt) Terrafino; his children Michael J. (Deanna) Terrafino, James (Bonnie Evans) Terrafino, Dave Terrafino, Diane (Mike) Karpman, and Kathryn J. (Dan) Radojkovic; his grandchildren Angela Terrafino, Amanda (Donald Hurst) Terrafino, Michael R. Terrafino, Michael D. Karpman, Garrett Karpman, Quentin C. Karpman, James Terrafino Jr., and Ella Radojkovic; his sister Janet Gagliano; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Joseph (Paula) Terrafino and Rose (Chuck) Mayne.

Services and interment for Michael were private. A “Celebration of Life” is being arranged in the near future but no date or place has been set. All are encouraged to sign the guest book and please post pictures of Michael at pedersenryberg.com/obituary/ michael-terrafino.

Debra “Debbie” R. Stone, 66 Debra “Debbie” R. Stone passed away at home on January 1, 2021 at the age of 66. She was born in Chicago to the late Richard and Lucy Russell on March 29, 1954.

Debbie held various positions in the business world before finding a calling as a teacher’s aide working

with the special needs students of York High School. She loved to entertain family and friends at her home, making every get together feel special and everyone feel warm and welcomed. She was a Bunco enthusiast and started a group anywhere she lived. She was a lover of dogs, especially Signe and Remy, enjoyed needlepoint, and tending to all of the wild birds in the neighborhood, keeping them well fed. She was a lover of the little things. She always had a new trinket or decoration to display, a song she played on repeat, or a story to share with you.

Beloved wife of 29 years to Kent Stone, Debbie was the love of his life. She was his heart and soul, moral compass and forever dance partner. Debbie was the loving mother of Emily (Dan) Pesta, Will (Louise) Klotz, Paul (Keri) Klotz and Tyler (Valerie Spychala) Stone and cherished grandmother of Carter, Harper, Lindsay, Lucy and Lily. Debbie was a tireless supporter of whatever the children chose to pursue. Debbie was the lead cheerleader whether it be soccer, baseball, swimming, or water polo and helped support all of their activities. She loved watching her family grow and spending time with her grandchildren, especially singing and having dance parties with them. Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263, www.rmhc.org/donate or 630306-4697. Services were held at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel. For info: 630-834-3515 or ElmhurstFH. com Ralph William Miller, Jr., 89 Ralph William Miller, Jr., of Elmhurst, passed away on January 6, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born on March 9th, 1931 in Chicago to Ralph William Miller, Sr. and Pearl Mae (Bauer) Miller. He grew up in Chicago, where he attended Steinmetz High School. After earning Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor degrees at Northwestern University, he passed the Illinois Bar Exam in 1956. He served with the U.S. Army from 1955-57. He and his young family moved into their current home in Elmhurst in 1958.

From 1958-80, Ralph worked for Jewel Food Stores, Inc. of Melrose Park, from 1958 - 1980, as assistant counsel and progressing to general counsel & VP of regulatory research and planning. He served on the Governor’s Agreed Bill Process Committee for Workers Compensation and the Illinois Industrial Commission. Later, Ralph had a private law practice.

His remarkable memory was evident when singing humorous songs which his parents had taught him as a child or when telling stories of his youth which might include the day of the week and

the weather. Ralph designed the second story addition to the family home. He taught Sunday School, and volunteered as a Brookfield Zoo docent. He will always be remembered for his charm, his wit, his work ethic, his kindness, his generosity and his love for and devotion to his family.

He is survived by his wife and the mother of his children, Jean (Gromer) Miller; his children, Darlene Martinez, Ralph Miller III and Dean Miller; his grandkids, Laura, Julia, Mary, Andrea, Rachel, Kent, Darryl, Hayley and Kelley, and his great grandchildren, Derrick, Celeste, and Ruairi; and Freya, his Tonkinese cat.

Please no flowers. Donate to the Brookfield Zoo or to your favorite charity if you wish. Pictures and memories can be posted at www. myfarewelling.com/memorial/ ralph-miller-jr Helen Bank, 96 Helen Bank, an Elmhurst resident for 69 years, passed away December 29, 2020 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bank, Sr. for 67 years; loving mother of Robert and Larry Bank; proud grandmother of Sarah, Margaret, Robert and Marisa; beloved sister of Edith, Virginia and Joan; beloved daughter of the late James and Christine DeMunno.

Services will be private. Info – Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel. 630834-3515 or ElmhurstFH.com.

Marjorie Jane Leslie, 94 Marjorie Jane Leslie, of Elmhurst died at home on December 28, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born April 7, 1926 in Oak Park to Lawrence and Marjorie Thulin and attended DePauw University and the American Academy of Art. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Leslie, mother of Kenneth (Nancy), David and Susan Leslie, grandmother of Robert (Kristen), Elizabeth, Michael (Ashley) and Christopher Leslie, and the sister of Nancy (Chuck) Fattore and the late Barbara Lee. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Due to pandemic restrictions and concern for attendees, a memorial service will be held at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church at a later date.

Josephine M. Henek, 98 Josephine M. Henek, of Elmhurst, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the age of 98. She was born September 10, 1922 in Chicago to Joseph and Rozalia (nee Dukat) Koba.

Josephine is survived by her sons Thomas (Christine Marusarz) and Robert; and her grandchildren David (Michelle Bartolomei) and Daniel. She is preceded in death by her husband Chester Henek; her parents; and her siblings Mildred (Vallance) Stevenson, Alfreda (James) Kernkamp, Richard (Rita), Joseph, Robert (Rose), and Eugene.

Services for Josephine have already taken place.

She is buried at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles.

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Under my father’s fedora

The last time this happened … a visit back to 1856 So much has been said about the events in Washington, DC last week and it’s turned the world topsy-turvy.

We like to have our newspaper feature local news almost exclusively and yet, it’s hard not to acknowledge last week when a crowd of miscreants stormed into the U.S. Capitol and turned it into a battleground rather than a center of democracy.

Instead of rehashing last week, let’s go back 164+ years to the LAST time there was an attack – an actual physical attack – on the floor of the U.S. Senate. It takes us back to the days of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow*(see below).

Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts was one my Uncle Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s best friends. Both were staunch abolitionists. Uncle Henry wrote a series he called his “Slave Poems” that spoke to the plight of “the man who is not free.”

In 1856, the U.S. was still developing west and welcoming new territories to the union. Laws or agreements governed that process and, well, some were better than others. One of the most contentious was the Kansas-Nebraska Act. As Kansas

ent to witness what Brooks intended to do. He approached Sumner’s desk, By stood before him and spoke in a low DEE voice.

LONGFELLOW “Mr. Sumner, I have read your speech twice over carefully. It is a EDITOR libel on South Carolina.”

Sumner tried to stand up but before he could get to his feet, Brooks and Nebraska become territories, Washington legislators made the de- struck him severely on the head, uscision that, once settled, the residents ing a thick walking cane with a gold could vote and decide for themselves knob on top. Sumner was knocked to the floor and was trapped under his whether to be a free state or a slave heavy desk, which was bolted to the state. That led to a rush of people – on both sides of the argument – mov- floor. The force of the blows caused blood to pour over his head and into ing out to those territories so they his eyes, rendering Sumner blind. could vote for their respective side.

“I no longer saw my assailant, On May 19, 1856, Sen. Charles nor any other person or object in the Sumner gave a speech fiercely critroom,” Sumner recalled later. “What icizing the Kansas-Nebraska Act and all slaveholders, including some I did afterwards was done almost unconsciously, acting under the inrelated to then-U.S. Representative Preston Brooks, a pro-slavery Dem- stincts of self-defense.”

When he was finally able to free ocrat from South Carolina. Brooks himself, Sumner staggered up the and others were outraged by the aisle, arms outstretched, vainly speech.

Two days later on May 22, toward attempting to defend himself. But the end of the day, U. S. Representa- Brooks continued to beat him across the head, face and shoulders. Even tive Brooks with two senators at his when the cane broke, Brooks did not side entered the Senate floor. They let up, continuing to strike Sumner waited for the galleries to clear, assuring that there were no ladies pres- with the piece that had the gold

knob.

Finally, Sumner stumbled and collapsed unconscious on the floor.

Several other Senators and Representatives attempted to help Sumner, but were blocked by Brooks and his own supporters, including Laurence M. Keitt, the other representative from South Carolina. Senator John J. Crittenden, a Republican from Kentucky, pleaded with Brooks not to kill Sumner and he eventually relented.

On May 24, 1856, Uncle Henry wrote the following to his friend: “Sumner: “I have no words to write you about this savage atrocity, only enough to express our sorrow and sympathy for yourself. I have been in great distress here. Yesterday morning [John] Owen came to tell me of this great feat of arms of the Southern Chivalry; he was absolutely sobbing and crying. …

“A brave and noble speech you made; never to die out of the memories of men!

“Yours, HWL” Then on May 28, he wrote the following: “I have just been reading again

your speech. It is the greatest voice, on the greatest subject, that has been uttered since we became a nation.

No matter for insults, -- we feel them with you; no matter for wounds, -we also bleed in them! You have torn the mask off the faces of traitors; and at last, the spirit of the North is aroused.” *Crash course for newcomers: I really am an heir, HWL was an uncle a few generations back and there are papers in my lockbox to prove it. I have studied him extensively and own books not only of poetry but also his letters, journals and diaries. Yes, Henry was an uncle; we are direct descendants of his brother Stephen, who died at the age of 45 of alcoholism!

Here’s something cool…

When researching the details for this column, there was a youTube video called “The Caning of Charles Sumner explained,” on the channel Mr. Beat. If you watch the montage of photos, at minute 6:01, Sumner is seated across a table from another man – and it’s HWL! You may recognize his big bushy beard. How cool is that?

Slices of life

Seeking fitness despite broken elastic and junk in the trunk

Experts say that fitness isn’t about diet or exercise. It is about health.

Our goal should not be a number on the scale or a certain size jeans. We should seek a body and lifestyle that are healthy.

What experts don’t say out loud is that diet and exercise are synonyms for healthy. You can’t reach healthy without the “D” and “E” words. Life isn’t fair, and the bathroom scale doesn’t lie. I found this out the other day when I pulled my scale – my dusty scale – out from under the bathroom sink, climbed aboard and discovered that either the scale was broken or I no longer fit into my jeans. The correct answer was B. So, it was with great remorse that I crawled – kicking and screaming – back onto the fitness bandwagon. I gleefully fell off it about a year ago.

For the last 12 months I’ve let things slide. It’s been a great ride, but now it’s time for me to get back to business – the business of health. And that, my friends, includes those two favorite four-letter words: diet and exercise.

In order to exercise, one must have the proper gear. I have gear; I just had a hard time remembering where I put

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JILL PERTLER Contributor

it, since it hadn’t been used in over a year. I reached into the far corners of my closet and there – right next to a forgotten black leather mini skirt, pair of zebra-print Zubaz and a fanny pack – were my sweat pants.

Like my scale, they were a little dusty, and perhaps smelled a bit of mildew from sitting on the shelf for so many months. When I went to put them on, the elastic waist gave a weak crumbling sound as the fibers disintegrated beneath my fingers; it was a waistband that wouldn’t snap back into place ever again.

Lucky thing, too, because the pants had shrunk since the last time I wore them. They were much tighter along my backside, and I didn’t really need any elastic to hold them in place anyway.

When I exercise, I try not to employ

any real calisthenics or moves that actual athletes might attempt. My goal is to get the benefits of exercise without moving too quickly or breaking a sweat.

My movement of choice involves walking – nothing more. This can be a taxing activity, aerobic, even.

Especially if your walk includes inclines or hills. Mine does, so it is very vigorous – for a woman with broken elastic in her sweatpants.

The one good thing about exercise is that you only have to think about it once a day. The D-word – diet – is on your mind constantly. That is because eating is one of the most basic and simple pleasures of life. I don’t think I could live without eating.

When it comes to food, there are healthy choices and there is junk; hence the term junk food. You know when you’ve chosen junk because your mouth will be filled with something that tastes good.

It may even be a little greasy, creamy or cheesy. In the world of healthy diets, words like greasy, creamy and cheesy all mean one thing: junk.

Fried, frittered, frosted, battered,

buttered or breaded – are all to be avoided (junk). Anything that crunches and is not a fruit or vegetable is junk.

Cheese is not your friend.

Meat should be white, but without any sauce that is white. Most fish is okay as long as it is broiled, boiled, broasted or baked.

Eat as much celery as you want.

Chewing it burns more calories than it contains. You must not dip it in peanut butter or ranch sauce, though. Turns it into junk.

The whole diet thing certainly provides its challenges. Junk is rampant in my pantry, and you know what they say about too much junk in

the trunk. At this point, I have my fair share.

Health can be pretty daunting. Lots of things (like cheesecake and walking uphill) can get in the way of fitness.

But I am determined. I crunch another stalk of naked celery, and think about tomorrow. I will not let the inclines get the best of me. Thoughts of chocolate will be banished. I can do this. I will.

My sweatpants may be broken, but I am not.

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

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Elmhurst Public Library upcoming programs

Friday, Jan. 15 from 2-3 p.m.

Music Theory for Songwriters Professional musician Julian Velard covers the basics of music theory through the lens of songwriting.

Explore intervals, chord progressions, voice leading, song forms, and more.

Watch the Lynda Course, available anytime, then attend the live Zoom session for Q&A. Register to receive the information to join.

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York grad John Clugg, is a student at The University of Tennessee.

Clugg and O’Brien were to perform in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 11. No, not on the football field... in the marching band.

Saturday, Jan. 16 • All Day Winter Stitch-Along Join us for a stitch-along inspired by fairytales and folklore! A stitch-along is a mystery cross-stitch pattern where new parts of the design are released each week. Every Saturday, we send you the next piece until you have a completed pattern. This is an asynchronous program where everyone stitches Emmett O’Brien is a trumpeter at The University of Illinois and is at their own pace, but we also have a a graduate of York High School. monthly check-in on Zoom to socialize with other participants and share progress. The next check-in is Feb. 23.

Register to receive the pattern each college marching bands have been YouTube channel on the same day as week. forced to the sidelines, the College the College Football Playoff NationBand Directors National Association al Championship Game on Monday, Monday, Jan. 18 from 10-10:45 a.m.

(CBDNA) Intercollegiate March- Jan. 11. ing Band (IMB) will keep the spirit “This is going to be a historical Why Kids Need Diverse alive by performing virtually togeth- performance,” said Dr. Mark Spede, Picture Books This storytime features picture er. This unique project will combine president of CBDNA and the director college marching bands from differ- of bands at Clemson University. “In books that celebrate us all. Hear why ent confer¬ences, regions, and styles this unusual year when bands have it’s important to share diverse books in a single performance. been unable to perform their tradi- with young listeners. Perfect for preThe Intercollegiate Marching tional pregame and halftime shows schoolers and their caregivers.

Live on Zoom. Register to receive Band will perform “End of Time” by during college football games, CBDBeyonce in a video that will premiere NA is pleased to offer this opportuni- the Zoom link. on the Intercollegiate Marching Band ty with the help of its partners.”

Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 10-11 a.m.

Understanding Behavioral Interview Questions Learn how to respond and better brand your skills, accomplishments, and experience and about the future of job interviewing.

Live on Zoom. Register to receive 3. Many students have strug5. Online learning resources the information to join. gled to focus while learning from are rising in popularity. Approxhome. When students were asked imately 26% of students said they Thursday, Jan. 21 from 7-8 p.m. about the biggest NEW challenge sought homework help from on- The Shakespeare Project of or academic hurdle they faced in line resources and tools every day Chicago Presents: Plague 2020, a whopping 35% said it was last year, while 44% said they used Pamphlets of 1603 overcoming distractions and trying online learning resources at least In 1603, a plague caused the theatres to stay focused while learning from several times a week over the past to close and dramatists Thomas Dekhome. Another 27% said their big- year. During the 2019 school year, ker and Thomas Middleton focused gest NEW challenge was not fully only 42% of students reported us- their artistic efforts on writing pamunderstanding the material due to ing online learning resources to as- phlets chronicling world events they lack of in-classroom instruction sist with their schoolwork. witnessed. Regina Buccola—profestime.

While the pandemic will eventual- sor, author, and scholar in residence at 4. Math is still the toughest ly end, the world’s realization of the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre—walks part of the equation for most power of online learning will have a us through the pamphlets and their laststudents. Mathematics was cited lasting impact on global education. ing significance. as the number one subject students Brainly.com itself grew to 350 milLive on Zoom. Register to receive had trouble with during 2020, with lion monthly users in 2020 with 30 the information to join.

45% of students saying it was the million in the U.S. alone. For more INFO: (630) 279-8696 subject they performed worst in. information, visit Brainly.com. elmlib.org/athome.

York grads perform in band at championship playoff Two York Community High School alumni were scheduled to perform in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 11. No, not on the football field... in the marching band.

They are John Clugg, trombone section leader from The University of Tennessee “Pride of the Southland” marching band, and Emmett O’Brien, trumpet section leader from “The Marching Illini” at The University of Illinois. John’s parents are Dave and Amy Clugg, while Em-

mett’s are Nancy and Jim O’Brien.

“We credit the incredible music programs and instructors at York Community High School and Tennessee and Illinois, their respective universities, with encouraging our sons’ love of music and marching as well as advancing their musicianship,” Amy Clugg said.

Nearly 1,500 performers from 200 bands in 45 states and Puerto Rico are working together to produce a virtual college marching band show.

Joining in unity during a time when

Online ‘homework helper’ surveys students

Brainly.com reports their thoughts on stress, focus, college, more At the end of 2019, homework help and online learning community Brainly surveyed 1,000 U.S. students about their thoughts on the past school year.

Now, at the end of 2020, Brainly has surveyed another 1,000 U.S. students to find out how the pandemic has impacted their educational outcomes, attitudes, and overall thoughts about the school year in review. The survey revealed dramatic year-over-year changes in students’ experiences and perceptions about the school year.

Here are some highlights from the survey data: 1. Stress took center stage in 2020. Roughly 80% of students said they experienced moderate

to high levels of stress during the 2020 school year, which is up significantly from 59% in 2019.

2. College plans are being reconsidered. Nearly 46% said the pandemic and shift to online learning in 2020 has impacted their plans to go to a traditional fouryear college or university after graduation. When those students were asked why, 33% said it was because of safety concerns about COVID while another 25% said it was high tuition costs. The two other most cited reasons among those rethinking college were “the risk of graduating and still not being able to find a job” and “lack of real-world career/industry experience in my chosen field.”

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Elmhurst community calendar Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Upcoming events will be published, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining the proper social distance.

If your club or organization is gathering during this time, live OR virtually, you can send the information to Independent@rvpublishing.com and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line.

Monday, Jan. 18 On MLK Day, youth, young adults, and adults are invited to a virtual Zoom Forum titled: Beloved Community from 10-11 a.m. The guest speaker is the Rev. Robert Buckner II. Admission is FREE. Info or to register, go to elmhurstucc.org.

Sunday, Jan. 24 • There will be a virtual program as part of the Elmhurst History Museum’s new exhibition called, The Great Depression’s Impact on Chicagoland.

In early 1929, Chicago and the nation celebrated another prosperous year.

Then came Black Thursday on Oct. 24 when a series of further crashes eventually ushered in the Great Depression, ravaging Chicagoans financially in the economic collapse and leaving a lasting imprint on the nation.

Dominic A. Pacyga, Ph.D. and Emeritus Professor of History at Columbia College Chicago, presents an illustrated lecture exploring the impact of the Great Depression on the Chicago area. Program will be available Sun-

day, Jan. 24 through Sunday, May 2.

For Access, visit Programs page at elmhursthistory.org starting on Sunday, Jan. 24 for link to view pre-recorded program.

• From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Knights of Columbus Fr. McDonald Council will be hosting a Vitalant blood drive at 537 So. York Rd. Please enter at the East entrance. Due to social distancing guidelines, only appointments will be accepted – NO walk-ins. To schedule your appointment, call Vitalant at 1-877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org and use group code: 026G. Wednesday, Jan. 27 From 7 – 8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl. Read the acclaimed National Book Award-winning book

by Timothy Egan that tells the stories of a dozen families during the darkest days of the Depression, then join Elmhurst History Museum staff on Zoom for a lively discussion. First of a fourpart series of history-related book discussions to be presented in 2021.

Link will be supplied to participants the week of the program. Appropriate for adults. Registration required: Emailehmprograms@elmhurst.org to register. More info: elmhursthistory. org or call 630-833-1457 Ongoing programs: • Rotary Club of Elmhurst holds a Zoom meeting every Thursday at 12 noon. See what we’re all about and consider joining men and women who do good work in the community.

Contact Rotary President Charlie Laliberte for Zoom invite details. Charlielaliberte@gmail.com.

• Now through Feb. 14, 2021, the Elmhurst Art Museum presents a socially-distanced self-guided, outdoor walking tour of Elmhurst’s modern architecture. Purchase admission ticket at the web site, however, admission is free during Wright Before the “Lloyd” exhibition currently on display through Feb. 14. Link to guided audio tour expires five days after activating custom code. Advanced purchase recommended. Free to members. Visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Current exhibitions: Elmhurst Art Museum NOTE: Exhibition run dates recently changed due to new Museum hours - Wright Before the “Lloyd,” open now through February 14, 2021, features images and artifacts that portray the eclectic, early explorations of one of the world’s greatest architects and is curated by Chicago’s official cultural historian Tim Samuelson.

Lizzadro Museum Now through January 2021, a Special Exhibit is on display called “Re-carving the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronze and Jades.” The exhibition features 11 bronzes from the MacLean Collection and 16 Jade carvings from the Lizzadro Museum illustrating the enduring importance of antiquity in Chinese art and culture. Formerly located in Wilder Park, the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art can now be found at 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook.

KCs Tootsie Roll Drive deemed successful Fr. McDonald Council #1911 Knights of Columbus, serving Elmhurst since 1918, conducted its annual Intellectual Disabilities Drive (a/k/a Tootsie Roll) last fall. Despite COVID-19 disruptions and distractions, more than 70 volunteers stood on corners for two days in Elmhurst, in their yellow vests, appealing for donations.

Thanks to the generosity of the Elmhurst community, the Knights raised an excess of $20,000, which was even more than 90% of the nonCovid-19 year efforts! The entire

100% of the net proceeds of the drive will reach the seven local organizations (listed below) that are devoted to the care of individuals with intellectual disabilities in our community.

• Elmhurst Access Sports • Misericordia • Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) • Ray Graham Association • Special Olympics • UPS for Downs- United Parent Support for Down Syndrome • Visitation Church SPRED- Special Religious Education.

ECU holding singer auditions Singers, start 2021 with a resolution you’ll enjoy—get back to singing, in a totally new experience.

Singers interested in challenging their vocal skills are invited to audition for Elmhurst Choral Union.

Membership is open to singers with previous choral experience or the ability to read music.

For information and assistance in submitting a video audition, use the contact page at elmhurstchoral-

union.org.

Audition video submission deadline is January 26. Rehearsals begin virtually on Tuesday evening, February 2. Rehearsals will be virtual until in-person group singing is possible.

Elmhurst Choral Union is an outstanding volunteer chorus, performing classical masterworks and great choral music of all eras, usually with professional orchestra and soloists.

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(Continued from page 5) of federal coordination and communication regarding the distribution of the vaccine, especially given reports that many Chicago-area health systems don’t know when to expect more vaccine shipments. That’s why I’m already working in Congress to ensure that this process is executed carefully and efficiently to accelerate inoculation rates while ensuring vaccine doses don’t expire or go to waste.

Photography Contest for the 8th District I’d like to invite you to participate in my district-wide landscape photography competition. We are lucky to be surrounded by so much beauty and nature in the 8th District of Illinois. I want to see what landscape images our local photographers can capture.

To participate, please email your landscape photos of our district by Sunday, Jan. 31 to KrishnamoorthiPhotoContest@ gmail.com with the photographer’s name, zip code, and the Illinois’ 8th District location of the photograph.

Please submit photos in their highest resolution and be advised that my office may use it. The winning photo will be announced via social media in early February. For more information visit krishnamoorthi.house.gov. Good luck to all our photographers in the district!

U. S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Representing the 8th District of Illinois

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Boeing hit with $2.5 billion criminal penalty to resolve criminal charges Admits to deceiving FAA; families of crash victims disgusted by lack of accountability, justice nounced Thursday that Boeing “knowingly and willfully” conspired to defraud the United States by undermining the Federal Aviation Administration’s ability to evaluate the safety of the plane.

Boeing admitted that two 737 flight technical pilots “deceived” the FAA about the capabilities of a flight-control system on the planes, a software that was later implicated in the two crashes, the Justice Department said. The deferred prosecution agreement closes the DOJ’s roughly

two-year probe and drops all charges victims rights provisions of the law after three years if there aren’t addi- and were denied to take part. Totional violations. day’s agreement is a surprise to us.

This is a Boeing protection agreeComments from ment (BPA), not a deferred prosecuthe victims’ families tion agreement (DPA). The Boeing Michael Stumo, father of 24-year- persons who committed fraudulent old Samya Rose Stumo, who was acts will not be held accountable. killed in the second crash of the The government continues to proMAX within five months, had this tect them despite recognizing their to say: criminal acts. The settlement dollar “Families reached out to the De- amounts are merely rounding errors partment of Justice before asking in Boeing corporate finances. This to be a part of this case under the is fake justice agreed to by insiders

Midwifery & Women’s Health of Elmhurst Clinic welcomes Julie Brown Julie Brown, CNM, MSN, APRN, a certified nurse midwife, has joined Midwifery & Women’s Health of Elmhurst Clinic.

Brown is acJulie Brown cepting new patients at Elmhurst Clinic’s offices at 1200 S. York St.,

Suite 4120, in Elmhurst, and at 130 S. Main St. in Lombard.

To schedule an appointment online, visit EEHealth.org/find-a-doctor or call (331) 221-9009.

Brown earned her Master of Nursing in Midwifery from the University of Illinois, Chicago.

She is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Her clinical interests include adolescent and teen medicine, childbirth, contracep-

tion, gynecology, holistic medicine, menstrual problems, obstetrics, sexually transmitted disease, trauma informed gynecologic and reproductive healthcare, perinatal mental health and women’s health.

The midwives at Elmhurst Clinic practice evidence-based and holistic care using a model of shared decision-making and informed consent.

They support personal choices in birth so patients can take control of

their birthing experience, instead of letting the experience happen to them.

Elmhurst Clinic is a multi-specialty medical group with more than 100 physicians who practice in more than 20 specialties at 12 locations in Elmhurst, Addison, Bloomingdale, Lombard, Oak Park, Hinsdale and Westchester.

For more information, visit EEHealth.org/ElmhurstClinic.

while excluding victims’ families.

And all of this occurs while documents regarding the crash continue to be sealed and are held secret. This sudden settlement is meaningless to the families who continue to seek the justice and the answers we deserve.”

The $2.51 billion fine consists of a $243.6 million criminal penalty, a $500 million fund for crash-victims family members and $1.77 billion for its airline customers. As Stumo pointed out, Boeing said it already accounted for a bulk of those costs in prior quarters and expects to take a $743.6 million charge in its fourth-quarter 2020 earnings to cover the rest.

“The families reject this solution by the Department of Justice,” said Robert A. Clifford, senior partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago and Lead Counsel of the litigation pending in federal district court in Chicago. “They consider it an insult that denies them accountability and justice at a time when American de-

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Dr. Antonios Papadopoulos is closing his practice at 240 E. Lake St., Suite 102 Addison, IL 60101 Dr. Papadopoulos has practiced medicine in his private office and will be retiring effective January 16, 2021.

He has sold his practice to Doctor M. Vaseemuddin.

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On Thursday, Jan. 7, Boeing agreed to pay a $2.5 billion fine to settle criminal conspiracy charges, ending a roughly two-year investigation conducted by the U.S. Justice Department, but the families who lost loved ones saw no justice in this settlement that was made known to them through media reports.

Government officials said Boeing employees concealed information about its 737 Max airplane that was involved in two crashes that claimed 346 lives. Federal prosecutors an-

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All Brick McDougall Ranch This 3 bed/2 bath home sits on a 60 x 168 lot across the street from Visitation Grade School. Hardwood floors throughout the entire first floor, new kitchen floor tiling, Stainless Steel Appliances, Newer Countertops, Breakfast nook picnic table, well kept Living Room Fireplace perfect for the Winter months, Finished basement with an additional 4th Bedroom w/ large walk in closet, All Brick 2.5 Car Garage, large spacious deck for Summer months and deep back yard. Low taxes! Close to Oak Brook Mall, Expressways, and More! $385,000

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Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor. The 2 bedrooms on the main level offer flexibility for a home office, art studio, or an in-law arrangement. The 2nd floor addition features large master bedroom with en suite. Highly efficient dual zoned heating and air conditioning. The oversized lot (63 x 221) has plenty of privacy, yardspace, and a patio space for entertaining. Large 2.5 car garage with walk-up loft. $598,000

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Interest rates under 3% and low inventory levels make this a perfect time to sell your home! Call 630-279-9500 for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS on your home.

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GOP lawmakers introduce ‘fair maps’ legislation

Bill similar to failed 2016 constitutional amendment

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Republicans in the Illinois House said Jan. 5 that they hope to use legislation, instead of a constitutional amendment, to change the way state legislative and congressional district lines are redrawn every 10 years.

The so-called “fair maps” proposal would authorize the General Assembly to set up an independent, nonpartisan commission to redraw the lines, taking that highly political process out of the hands of legislators who currently are able to use that process to protect themselves politically, a process known as “gerrymandering.”

Redistricting is a process that all states go through following each decennial federal census and one that Illinois must complete in the upcoming session so that districts can be established in time for candidates to file for office in time for the 2022 elections.

Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springfield, said the measure is similar to the proposed constitutional amendment that supporters tried to put on the ballot in 2016 before being blocked by a sharply divided Illinois Supreme Court. The main difference is that it would put the process into statute instead of the constitution.

“This is a great way to do it through statute to make sure that we have an independent commission that draws our maps this year, gets it out of the hands of the leadership of the General Assembly and puts it in the hands of a commission of citizens to draw fair and equitable maps across the state of Illinois,” Butler said during a virtual news conference.

In 2016, supporters of such a change circulated petitions to put a constitutional amendment on that year’s general election ballot. That’s one of three ways the current Illinois Constitution allows amendments to be considered. The others are by a constitutional convention or by a resolution approved by a three-fifths majority in both the House and Senate.

However, the constitution also limits the scope of citizen-initiated amendments to “to structural and procedural subjects contained in Article IV,” which pertains to the General Assembly.

In a 4-3 ruling, the Supreme Court blocked the proposal from going onto the ballot because the proposed amendment contained elements that also dealt with the attorney general and the auditor general.

The legal challenge to the amendment was brought by several individuals led by John Hooker, a former Commonwealth Edison lobbyist who is now under indictment for allegedly taking part in a bribery scheme aimed at buying the favor of House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Former Justice Thomas Kilbride, who lost his bid for retention in November, wrote the majority opinion

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 20 P 21 Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Kevin Mohoney of Molto Properties on behalf of RREEF CPIF 635 West Lake Street, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance at the property commonly known as 615635 W. Lake Street, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of constructing two industrial buildings.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: TRACT 1: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27,TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH.RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED BY COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER 1418.57 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE 221.39 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE STAKE FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27. 724.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 09 MINUTES WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH THE CENTER LINE OF LAKE STREET (UNITED STATES HIGHWAY ROUTE NO. 20) 319.28 FEET TO A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 33.0 FEET NORTHERLY MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM SAID CENTER LINE OF LAKE STREET; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE 800.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY. 625.60 FEET TO SAID SOUTHERLY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE 723.41 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: THAT PART OF LOT 3 IN FISCHER ASSESSMENT DIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT THEREOF AND RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 928140 ON JUNE 22, 1959 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ALL IN SECTIONS 26 AND 27, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT A DISTANCE OF 134.92 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE A DISTANCE OF 310.39 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 279.52 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PART OF LOT 3 BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LAKE

STREET WITH SAID WEST LINE OF LOT 3; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 56.39 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE A DISTANCE OF 349.66 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTH LINE OF LAKE STREET DISTANT 320 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY, MEASURED ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 320 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PART OF LOT 3 IN FISCHER ASSESSMENT DIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON JUNE 22, 1959 AS DOCUMENT NO. 928140, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF NORTH 52 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKE STREET, 488.86 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKE STREET; THENCE NORTH 43 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKE STREET. 69.93 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LAKE STREET; THENCE SOUTH 52 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 558.07 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE SOUTH 37 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 3, 10.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF LOT 4 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4 ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LAKE STREET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT A DISTANCE OF 56.39 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 87.65 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 19 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 105.29 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 139.99 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 270.52 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IN FISCHER ASSESSMENT DIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 26 AND 27,TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 22, 1959 AS DOCUMENT NO. 928140,IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TRACT 2: LOT 2 (EXCEPT THE EAST 80.00 FEET, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20,EXTENDED WEST, IN MOUREKSON INDUSTRIAL CENTER UNIT 1 AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PART THEREOF LYING SOUTH OF A LINE 50 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF LAKE STREET AS SAID CENTER LINE IS SHOWN ON FISCHER’S ASSESSMENT DIVISION) IN FISCHER’S ASSESSMENT DIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 26,27 AND 35.TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 22, 1959 AS DOCUMENT 928140, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs: 03-27-402-005, 03-27-402-006, 0326-302-035

The common street address is 615-635 W. Lake Street, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the I1 Restricted Industrial District.

Due to Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2021-01, social distancing concerns, and recent changes to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, alternative public testimony options have been instituted. Information regarding these options can be obtained at Elmhurst.org/publichearing. If you have any questions please contact City Planner Eileen Franz at 630-530-3121.

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

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 14, 2021) 388408 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 20 P 20 Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Neal Driscoll of DPIF3 IL 8 Riverside Drive LLC (dba Dermody Properties) on behalf of Samson Land Investments LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance at the property commonly known as 837 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of constructing an industrial building.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: PARCEL 1: LOT 1 IN KIEFT’S ASSESSMENT PLAT, OF PART OF SECTIONS 14 AND 15, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 27, 1969 AS DOCUMENT NO. R69-8258, EXCEPT THE WEST 25 FEET OF SAID KIEFT’S ASSESSMENT PLAT CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF ELMHURST BY QUIT CLAIM DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1979 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R79-95855, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: LOT 35 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 24.4 FEET MEASURED ON THE EAST LINE) IN PARK FARMS, A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTIONS 14 AND 15, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 3, 1909 AS DOCUMENT 97528, (EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF A LINE BEING A PROJECTION SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SALT CREEK DRIVE, AS SHOWN ON SHELLENE’S ASSESSMENT PLAT, RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 1964 AS DOCUMENT R64-37372 AND NORTHERLY OF A LINE BEING A PROJECTION NORTH 80 DEGREES WEST OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 34 IN SAID PARK FARMS IN THAT PART OF LOT 2 OF KIEFT’S ASSESSMENT PLAT, RECORDED FEBRUARY 27, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R69-

8258 IN BOOK OF PLATS 56 ON PAGE 140 AND BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 34 OF SAID PARK FARMS AND SAID LINE FURTHER BEING 100 FEET NORTH FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 35, AS MEASURED ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, IF ANY, IN AND TO THE BED AND BANKS OF SALT CREEK LYING NORTHEASTERLY OF AND ADJACENT TO, SAID LOT 35), ALSO EXCEPT THE WEST 25 FEET OF THAT PART OF SAID LOT 35 CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF ELMHURST BY QUIT CLAIM DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1979 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R79-95855, ALSO EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID LOT 35 DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF ELMHURST FOR THE SALT CREEK CORRIDOR ACCORDING TO THE DOCUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 8, 1988 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R88128107, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: LOT 33 (EXCEPT THAT PART LYING NORTH OF A LINE 60.0 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH AND MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE NORTH LINE THEREOF AND EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF WHICH LIES EAST OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 33 WHICH IS 480.0 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 33, TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 25 WHICH IS 665.9 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 25), ALL IN PARK FARMS, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 14 AND 15, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 3, 1909 AS DOCUMENT 97528, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 4: THE NORTH 80.00 FEET OF LOT 32 (AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 32) LYING WESTERLY OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 33 WHICH IS 429.00 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 33, TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 25 WHICH IS 614.9 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 25 IN PARK FARMS, A SUBDIVISION. IN SECTIONS 14 AND. 15, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 3, 1909 AS DOCUMENT 97528 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-14-108-062, 06-14-108-041, 0614-108-024, 06-14-108-050, 06-14-108-063 The common street address is 837 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the I1 Restricted Industrial District.

Due to Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2021-01, social distancing concerns, and recent changes to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, alternative public testimony options have been instituted. Information regarding these options can be obtained at Elmhurst.org/publichearing. If you have any questions please contact City Planner Eileen Franz at 630-530-3121.

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

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 14, 2021) 388409

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Black Caucus introduces sweeping police legislation, faces opposition from law enforcement Massive bill ends qualified immunity, collective bargaining for unions and eliminates cash bail

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The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus has introduced a sweeping criminal justice omnibus bill that aims to heavily alter the state of policing in Illinois.

Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, introduced a 611-page amendment to House Bill 163 Jan. 5 in the state Senate, a move that would allow the bill to move during the General Assembly’s lame duck session scheduled from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13.

While the bill has been introduced on short notice, it is the result of over 100 hours of hearings held by the Black Caucus over fall and winter months as part of their legislative agenda “to end systemic racism in Illinois.” Criminal justice reform and police accountability made up the first of four pillars in that agenda.

The bill has seen intense pushback from Republican lawmakers and groups representing law enforce-

ment. The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police called it “the worst thing to happen to our profession” and “the end of the law enforcement profession as we know it” in a statement released Jan. 5.

In a Jan. 6 notice, the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police wrote “it might as well be a crime to be a law enforcement officer in Illinois.”

State Rep. David Allen Welter, R-Morris, and state Sen. John Curran, R-Lemont, both released statements opposing HB163, with Welter calling it anti-police.

In response, the Senate Black Caucus distributed their own release Jan. 6, saying “From our perspective, our communities know what they need in order to be kept safe. We come from the communities we represent.

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The legislation has also received support from criminal justice reform groups such as the Illinois Justice Project and the Building a Safe Illinois Coalition.

HB163 contains several articles that would stand as their own new laws while also amending key components of state law already on the books. While most of the legislation pertains to law enforcement, there are sections devoted to altering other aspects of the criminal justice system, such as pre-trial detention, sentencing laws and prison diversion.

Here’s a look at what’s in the bill:

Use of force A number of provisions within HB163 alter use of force guidelines for officers, something that is usually a mix of state law, municipal ordinance and departmental procedure.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77932 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 22, 2020, wherein the business firm of REVAMPED HUMAN PERFORMANCE LOCATED AT 1962 OHIO STREET, LISLE, IL 60532 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) GYTIS SAVUKYNAS, HOME ADDRESS 532 GRIMES AVE., NAPERVILLE, IL 60565.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 22ND day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2020.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 31, 2020, Jan. 7 & 14, 2021) 387669

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77941 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 28, 2020, wherein the business firm of HAIR BY NICOLE B LOCATED AT 341 E. SOUTH STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4177 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) NICOLE QUAGLIA, HOME ADDRESS 341 E. SOUTH STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4177.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 28TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2020.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2021) 387960 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77947 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 31, 2020, wherein the business firm of NIKBIL CAKES AND BAKES LOCATED AT 836 JAMESON COURT WEST, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) BILIKIS ALAUSA, HOME ADDRESS 836 JAMESON COURT WEST, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 31ST day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2020.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 14, 21 & 28, 2021) 388383

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77929 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 21, 2020, wherein the business firm of SOULS2SAVE LOCATED AT 2534 HUNTLEIGH LANE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) WALTER C. HARRIS SR., HOME ADDRESS 2534 HUNTLEIGH LANE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517; NAME OF PERSON(S) VEORIA M. HARRIS, HOME ADDRESS 2534 HUNTLEIGH LANE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2020.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 31, 2020, Jan. 7 & 14, 2021) 387654 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77952 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 5, 2021, wherein the business firm of MOONSHADOW HEALING LOCATED AT 420 W STONE ROAD SUITE D-2, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) RACHEL NUSRET, HOME ADDRESS 4114 N KEDVALE AVENUE 1E, CHICAGO, IL 60641.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2021.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 14, 21 & 28, 2021) 388260 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77945 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 31, 2020, wherein the business firm of TRIVAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS LOCATED AT 836 JAMESON COURT W, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ALAUSA MONSURU, HOME ADDRESS 836 JAMESON COURT W, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 31ST day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2020.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 14, 21 & 28, 2021) 388384

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Winter high school sports remain on hold IHSA boss warns of ‘difficult decisions’ having to be made soon on remaining medium- and high-risk sports

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Illinois High School Association provided a recent update on the status of the resumption of high school sports across the state amidst the current pandemic.

IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, members of the IHSA staff and staff members of the Illinois Elementary School Association met virtually with Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Deputy Governor Jesse Ruiz and IDPH Chief of Staff Justin DeWitt last week.

The IHSA announced after that meeting that all IHSA sports remain on pause at the moment.

Low-risk sports may not begin until the state returns to Phase 4 in the All Sports Policy. The IHSA Board of Directors was scheduled to meet again earlier this week.

“Our board of directors is going to have difficult decisions to make regarding the seasons for mediumand high-risk sports very soon,” Anderson said in a statement.

“With no specific IDPH timeline or statistical benchmarks established Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch for the return of sports and the calgame.

endar shrinking, putting together a puzzle that allows for all sports to be played becomes increasingly improbable. We continue to urge all residents of our state to be diligent in their efforts to adhere to safety guidelines, as a lower positivity rate remains the key to athletics returning.”

Anderson said the IHSA appreciated the dialogue with state leadership and believes it is crucial that it continues moving forward. “We understand the state faces shifting priorities as it continues to fight the pandemic, while also beginning the distribution of the vaccine,” he said. “There was no expectation that a single meeting would resolve all our questions. However, we believe that collaboration with state officials is vital for the IHSA to be able to develop an informed plan for the 300,000-plus student-athletes and more than 800 high schools that encompass the association.”

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standing on any preliminary insight IDPH may have related to the return of interscholastic sports.

The IHSA, it noted, also asked IDPH leadership to review the risk levels of all remaining sports, with consideration for lowering some sports from their current risk levels.

“We believe there is both data and science that validates the idea that we can safely conduct sports,” Anderson said. “We have seen it work in other states and believe it can in Illinois if we utilize the mitigations provided by IDPH and the IHSA SMAC. Students are already leaving or participating out of state on weekends. We believe that competing for their high school remains the safest venue for participation.”

As previously reported by the Independent, winter low-risk sports (boys swimming, cheerleading, dance, boys and girls bowling and girls gymnastics) were originally slated to start Nov. 16 and end on Feb. 13, which is now about a month away. Late last year, IDPH shifted basketball to high-risk sports status, which created a statewide uproar. Wrestling, also a winter sport and also classified as high risk, was moved to the summer season, which is scheduled to run April 19 to June 26. The IHSA also announced girls badminton, a lowrisk sport, is scheduled to move to whatever the remaining winter season might look like.

Also keep in mind, the IHSA

must still deal with the postponed fall sports of football, girls volleyball and boys soccer. Those three sports, eighty-sixed in the fall due to their medium- and high-risk brandings by IDPH, were shifted to the COVID-19-modified spring season that is scheduled to start Feb. 15 and run until May 1.

Football remains a high-risk sport, while girls volleyball and boys soccer are medium-risk sports.

The IHSA new truncated summer season, as of now, is slated to run May 3 to June 26 for the usual spring sports of baseball, softball, girls soccer, boys and girls track, boys volleyball and boys tennis, plus the aforementioned temporarily displaced wrestling.

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York senior Patrick Kastner off to play football at Division II Michigan Tech

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York senior Patrick Kastner has a specific plan of attack in mind when it comes to field of study in college.

“My goal is to study either accounting or to have an interesting major where business is in the same realm—an engineering management type of thing. All the data that goes along with engineering,” he said. “I might have a double major, but my main one now is accounting. I love to work with math and I love to have the one solution at the end of every problem and that’s the big thing with accounting.”

Kastner recently found the one solution to his problem of wanting to play college football, signing a national letter of intent to attend NCAA Division II Michigan Tech University, located in Houghton in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Michigan Tech did not play a 2020 fall season due to the pandemic.

“Originally, one of the coaches shot me a DM (direct message) on Twitter,” Kastner explained. “He asked to set up a phone call. We hopped on the phone with him and talked a long while and ended up talking multiple times a week.”

Kastner visited Michigan Tech in the July/early August timeframe and then returned in December to

finalize details.

“I like the size of the school and I also love the location,” he said.

“There are a lot more opportunities and challenges there. The location is great, as well as the school, the staff and the football coaching staff. It’s a place that will give me the opportunity to grow and become my best self.”

In terms of the location in northern Michigan, Kastner pointed out one key perk. “I really like the amenities that go with the location,” he said. “In the winter, they get 200 inches of snow, which is a lot. That’s a good amount of snow.

As part of your admission to the school you get a fare to go to the top ski hill in the area and you can snowboard, ski or do the tube thing.

You could go downhill tube sledding as many times as you want.”

Kastner noted he’s a fan of the cold weather in general, particularly when it comes to football. “I love playing in the cold weather,” he said. “That gives me an advantage. I feel like I speed things up in the cold and extend plays that I feel I wouldn’t be able to if everybody was fresh and it was hot outside.”

Kastner is thrilled to be able to play at an NCAA Division II school. “I like the competition level,” he said. “D-II is a very good level of competition. You are able

to be seen by NFL programs. You are able to develop because they keep around a small size of guys rather than a D-I or D-III team where you might have 150 kids on the team and you might barely know everybody on the roster. I am truly blessed to say I can play at the next level. It’s an opportunity that not a lot of people get and I feel honored. I am glad I was given the chance and I am hoping that I can excel at the next level academically and athletically.”

Michigan Tech recruited Kastner to be a running back, which the York veteran is excited about.

“The goal is to play running back all four years, and if I don’t end up doing that, I want to find a spot on the field and show that I am ready to be part of the team and make an impact on the team wherever they put me,” he said.

Kastner carries a 3.75 gradepoint average at York and is looking forward to the academic challenge at the next level. “I’m a pretty solid student,” he said. “I try to push myself to the best of my ability, but I also know I can’t overload myself. I feel like from a school perspective, I’m a hard worker and complete all the work necessary, and try to go above and beyond to

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mocracy is being compromised. To them, this is just one more insult to that democracy. The flying public is not afforded any future protection by this result. “This settlement today has no bearing on the civil litigation. We will continue to fight for the real justice that these family members deserve in the civil courts.

They want answers. They deserve to know what happened and why it was allowed to happen that comes with real consequences.”

Zipporah Kuria of the UK who lost her father in the Boeing crash in Ethiopia.

“This settlement won’t bring back our loved ones but at least there is clarity that their deaths weren’t incidental and there is clarity in liability,” she said. “I am disgusted that my dad and 345 people lost their lives and, instead of taking accountability, Boeing decided to cover it up. I hope this is a reminder to the public that every time you get on a Boeing 737-8 Max, these are the hands you’re putting your life into.

“In pursuit of real justice, the individuals responsible at Boeing should not be retiring or resigning

with bonuses — they should be held criminally liable for their actions.

The loss of life shouldn’t go unaddressed or dealt with a slap on the wrist. Our loved ones paid for their gross negligence with their lives, and we paid with the loss of our family members forever.

“May this serve as a reminder that Boeing’s and the FAA’s current leadership is not fit to be entrusted with human life. Their priority is corporate interest over human life. This decision highlights fail-

ure in the justice process, and this doesn’t even scratch the surface of justice. It doesn’t even signify an olive branch. It raises the question of moral compass. If people can pay their way out of accountability, what can’t they get away with.”

Last month, the FAA approved software and other safety changes Boeing made to the planes, clearing airlines to start flying them again in the United States.

This was submitted from the Clifford Law Offices in Chicago.

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This settlement won’t bring back our loved ones but at least there is clarity that their deaths weren’t incidental and there is clarity in liability.”

– Zipporah Kuria

• Kastner

(Continued from page 18) push myself to be the best version of myself.”

Kastner, who stepped up his exercise regimen during the pandemic and gained 25 pounds of muscle while maintaining speed and becoming more explosive and athletic, he noted, gave a major shout out to his York football teammates and Dukes coach Mike Fitzgerald for supporting him.

“The York football program has done amazing things for me on and off the field,’ he said. “I feel like I have developed as a player and an athlete. The coaches have pushed me on and off the field and in the weight room. The culture and family aspect of the program is unmatched. I have bonded with a lot of kids on this team and I will have a bond with them in the future. I’m so grateful for Coach Fitzgerald and what he has done to turn the program around. We have a culture in place to be successful on the field and off the field with tackling life’s challenges.”

And now Kastner and his York teammates await the answer to the million-dollar question. When will the postponed 2020 season start with the start of practices quickly approaching next month based on the IHSA’s current calendar? “I’m hopeful,” said Kastner, who also has sharpened his video gaming skills during the pandemic with some of his teammates. “Every day something changes. We are all looking forward to the day it changes to a more positive direction. I have never given up hope and I have never stopped working because you will end up being set back when the season does roll around.”

As a junior, Kastner ran for 536 yards on 82 carries and found the endzone five times. He also caught three passes for 52 yards and one touchdown for York, which went 4-5 in 2019.

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Bipartisan Illinois politicians condemn rioters, Trump Pritzker calls for Congress to remove president immediately

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Hours after rioters seeking to block the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s November election victory first began storming the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, Gov. JB Pritzker called on Congress to impeach and remove sitting President Donald Trump.

The Associated Press reported one woman was shot and killed at the Capitol Jan.6., and members of Congress were sent fleeing as angry Trump supporters stormed the floor of the U.S. House and Senate.

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, called the scene a “coup attempt.”

“The current president incited this coup and encouraged it and did little to protect the Capitol and the Constitution,” Kinzinger said in a video posted on his Twitter account. “He is no longer the leader of our party.

Our party must reject these treasonous acts.”

Pritzker, in a statement, said, “Two weeks is too long for Donald Trump to remain in office, where he can continue to incite more untold violence.”

“Because of these events incited by the President, I had to ask the Illinois State Police and other law enforcement resources, engaged in important life-saving missions, to redeploy to heighten their presence at government buildings and the Capitol in Springfield,” Pritzker added.

A small group of 75 to 100 protestors demonstrated peaceably Jan. 6 outside of the Illinois State Capitol, a far cry from the events in Washington, D.C. “As the heart of our democracy was under siege and blood was literally being spilled in our most sacred halls, Donald Trump was praising the attackers. There are real questions about what efforts the president made to protect our Congress or what obstructions he committed that has prevented the ending of the siege,” Pritzker said in the statement.

Trump, in a video statement released Jan. 6, urged the rioters to go home while still maintaining the election was “stolen” by Democrats.

Trump has filed several lawsuits alleging voter fraud, repeatedly being rejected by judges for lack of evidence.

Trump also praised the rioters in the video statement, calling them “very special” and telling them he

loved them.

On Twitter, the social media platform began removing some of the president’s tweets after he criticized Vice President Mike Pence for not being more proactive in blocking the results of the November election.

Twitter placed a 12-hour block on his account the evening of Jan. 6, noting it would continue until certain tweets deemed a threat to public safety were removed.

Several Republican members of Congress planned to object to Biden’s certification Jan. 6 before it was waylaid by the rioters.

However, Congress certified the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden early morning on Jan. 7. Trump said there will be an orderly transition of power on Jan. 20.

“There is no doubt in my mind that his efforts to encourage a coup represent high treason to this democracy, our Constitution and all Americans,” Pritzker said in his statement. “He poses a danger to our nation. He must be impeached and removed from office immediately. And every person in a position of public trust, elected or otherwise, who enabled the systematic dismantling of our democratic norms and failed to speak up or take action bears some responsibility

for the culmination of four years of spreading bile.”

Legislative Republicans in the state also rebuked the events in Washington.

“The events unfolding at the United States Capitol, and the inflammatory remarks by members of the Republican Party, are a disgrace to the core values and beliefs of our great nation,” House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, said in a statement. “These actions do not represent our Republican Party, and are against everything we stand for as Americans. I am sickened and deeply saddened by what I have witnessed today. Any public officials who condone these actions have no place in the Republican party or in our democracy.”

Dan McConchie, Senate minority leader designate, also issued a statement.

“The horrible violence at our nation’s capitol is a disgrace to all

Americans,” McConchie said. “This violence does not reflect the United States that generations of Americans have fought so hard to build. I stand with members of all parties in condemning these un-American acts of violence and treachery, and will do my part here in Illinois to repair the devastating divide that has been created in our country.”

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, also issued statements condemning the rioters.

“The peaceful transition of power is a hallmark of our great democracy,” Harmon said. “To disrupt that transition is an affront to the very fabric of the United States of America. The U.S. Capitol has stood strong in the face of attacks by confederates and terrorists. We will survive today’s sad acts to once again be a beacon of hope, change and equality for the world.”

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Several unfunded mandates that threat to human life or is unable to be they violate the rights of a person the Pretrial Fairness Act. bail have long argued it targets poor apprehended safely at another date. guaranteed under the Illinois ConstiThe section of HB163 known residents, especially those that are require dozens of hours of additional Officers cannot use deadly force tution. The law explicitly states that as the “Quasi-criminal and Misde- Black or Latino, and that the act of training for officers and mandatory against someone who is considered qualified immunity is not a defense meanor Pretrial Release Act” would cash bail has contributed to the mass body cameras for all departments are a threat to themselves and not oth- to liability. eliminate cash bail requirements for incarceration of these groups for oth- also included in the legislation. ers, or someone who is committing The General Assembly had six Qualified immunity is not a law people charged with criminal offens- erwise minor crimes. a property crime, unless the crime or statute, but a legal doctrine estab- es and misdemeanors and replace it days to debate and vote on HB163

is terrorism or in conjunction with lished by the U.S. Supreme Court with a uniform set of pretrial release Other additions during the lame duck session from another crime where deadly force is which grants government officials conditions established by the Illinois Outside of what has already been Jan. 8-13 before the 102nd General authorized. immunity from civil suits in the Supreme Court. mentioned, the bill includes changes Assembly with new leadership and In general terms, HB163 mandates course of their duties. It’s most ofAll mentions of cash bail will be to how the census is conducted in new legislators is inaugurated. peace officers “use deadly force only ten used in cases of alleged police when reasonably necessary in de- misconduct or brutality and in some Answers fense of human life.” It establishes cases shields officers who have been PUZZLE 2 that the legal authority to use physi- found to have violated an individu- PUZZLE 1 cal force “is a serious responsibility” al’s constitutional rights from being that should be used by officers “with sued by that person. respect for human rights and dignity The Police Integrity and Accountand for the sanctity of every human ability Act would remove that prolife.” tection under Illinois law for acts that The bill would also amend the violate rights granted in the Illinois acceptable forms of force, banning Constitution. chokeholds and any restraints on an The Illinois Constitution’s Bill of individual above their shoulders that Rights contains 24 sections and adcan potentially limit their ability to ditional guaranteed constitutional breathe. rights that are not present in the U.S. Officers may not use force as Constitution. punishment or retaliation, cannot The Act would open Illinois offiuse non-lethal projectiles to target a cers to more civil suits than officers person’s head, groin or back or fire of other states and would strip Illithem indiscriminately into a crowd. nois officers of qualified immunity Officers are also prevented from us- in federal courts if a constitutional ing tear gas or pepper spray without right they violated under federal law first issuing a warning and allowing is also a protected right under the Il“sufficient time and space” to follow linois Constitution. the order.

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