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As of Jan. 1, recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Governor J. B. Pritzker is especially proud of that fact.

“As the first state in the nation to fully legalize adult-use cannabis through the legislative process, Illinois exemplifies the best of democracy: a bipartisan and deep commitment to better the lives of all of our people,” Pritzker said at a signing ceremony held at the Sankofa Cultural Arts and Business Center in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, near Oak Park.

“Legalizing adult-use cannabis brings an important and overdue change to our state, and it’s the right thing to do.”

Beginning Jan. 1, Illinois state law will allow for the possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana per Illinois resident over the age of 21 to be used recreationally. Residents will also be able to possess up to five grams of cannabis concentrate and 500 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol—or THC – contained in a cannabis-infused product.

Non-residents can possess half those amounts.

Registered medical marijuana patients will be allowed to grow up to five cannabis plants in their home and possess more than 30 grams of marijuana if it is grown and secured Regulations that in their residence. (That’s right, affect consumers medical patients can grow it at their While marijuana consumption home, not recreational users.) and possession may be legal, there are still restrictions. Illinois lawHistory of marijuana in Illinois makers crafted a comprehensive Illinois legalized marijuana use 610-page regulatory bill with biparfor certain medical conditions un- tisan support, which includes severder a pilot program enacted in 2013. al conditions.

Three years later, lawmakers deConsumption in public places criminalized possession of less than will still be prohibited and local 10 grams of marijuana—about one- governments will maintain control third of an ounce—lowering the of- as to whether the industry can confense from a misdemeanor to a civil duct business within their jurisdicoffense that carries a $100 to $200 tions. Some communities within the fine.

Independent readership area have It remains a criminal offense un- already declined to allow dispensader federal law. ries.

The legalization effort made IlliConsumption is allowed at a prinois the 11th state in the U.S. to le- vate residence but prohibited in any galize marijuana but the first to pass public place and in the proximity of a comprehensive legalization pack- a person younger than 21 years of age through the legislature rath- age who is not a licensed medical er than a ballot initiative. Illinois patient. Landlords can prohibit mar-

ijuana use on their premises as well.

Anyone operating a car, boat or plane is prohibited from consuming marijuana, although possession is permissible in a motor vehicle if the

marijuana product is placed in a se- prohibited at corrections facilities cured, sealed container and “reason- and on school grounds unless for ably inaccessible” while the vehicle licensed medical use. Consumption is moving.

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Elmhurst Auto Group named ‘Business of the Year’

Pictured here are the Schieles, (from left): Kurt, John, Jerry and Brian, principals of Elmhurst Auto Group (Elmhurst Toyota & Elmhurst BMW), recipients of the next A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award presented annually by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The Schiele family will be honored at the Chamber’s upcoming annual Awards Gala on Friday, Jan. 31. The photo is from the celebration of the dealership’s 50-year anniversary back in 2017. Information about the Gala can be found inside this issue.

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Cronin to deliver State of County address Multi-Chamber luncheon planned for Jan. 8

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Cronin served in the Illinois GenLast year’s luncheon attracted a eral Assembly for 20 years before “sellout” crowd of some 225 busi- his first election as DuPage County nesspeople and 40 exhibitors.

Board Chair in 2010 campaigning

His address will cover new laws, on a platform of fiscal responsibility and efficient government. He economic development, challenges won re-election in 2014 and again in and enhancements coming into DuPage County in 2020.

2018.

DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin of Elmhurst will deliver the his Annual State of DuPage County Address during a Multi-Chamber Luncheon and Expo at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downers Grove, 2111 Butterfield Road, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The annual event is jointly sponsored by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and eight other chambers serving communities across DuPage County.

Also participating are Chamber 630 (Downers Grove and Woodridge), Darien Chamber of Commerce, Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce, Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.

Luncheon tickets are $35 per member of a participating chamber and $50 per future member. Online registration is available via each

Township benefits from Turkey Trot Dan Cronin DuPage County Board Chairman

On Thursday Dec. 19, the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot organization visited York Township to donate a check for $3,700 to be used by the York Township Food Pantry to help stock pantry shelves. The funds were raised during this year’s Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot (DGTT), held annually on Thanksgiving Day in Elmhurst. Pictured are (from left): York Township Supervisor John W. Valle, DGTT Founder Dan Gibbons, Food Pantry Director Angela Tanner, and York Township Trustee Tony Cuzzone, who also serves as a volunteer with the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot every year.

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Mayor to deliver ‘State Of Our City’ address Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley will deliver the “State of Our City” Mayoral Address at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Membership Breakfast hosted by Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 West Butterfield Road, on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Sponsored jointly by ECCI and Community Bank, the annual event is free to both Chamber members and special guests. Seating is limited to 150 in the bank’s second-floor Hammersmith Community Room and reservations are required. To RSVP, call the Chamber office at 630-834-6060 or visit the Upcoming Events calendar listing at elmhurstchamber.org.

Now in the middle of his second four-year term, Mayor Morley will apprise the Elmhurst business community on the successes of 2019 and access the municipality’s economic outlook for 2020 and beyond.

“This is traditionally among the Chamber’s best attended Membership Breakfasts,” said John R. Quig-

ley, ECCI President and CEO, “and I expect that we will have another standing-room-only crowd. Our members appreciate the Mayor’s interest in keeping them informed about the who, what, when, where and why of life in our community.”

A successful businessman himself who has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Mayor Morley is a managing member at Crown River Partners, a broker and advisor to small businesses, and the principal at Every Door Direct Media, a consulting, marketing and print agency.

Both of his businesses are Chamber members.

“When attending Chamber events, Steve will half-jokingly point out whether he is wearing his Mayor’s tie or his businessman’s tie,” Quigley said.

The program will be taped by “Elmhurst Our Kind of Town” for broadcast in February on Channel 6 of Comcast and Channel 99 of AT&T U-verse.

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Pictured is Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley at last year’s State Of Our City address held at Community Bank of Elmhurst. The mayor returns with his annual presentation as part of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Membership Breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tickets are free, but space is limited.

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district cannot continue at the current pace. A slowdown in new construction will have a major effect on the district’s budget.

There were no public comments during the public hearing.

Board members voted unanimously during the regular meeting to approve the resolution for the 2019 Certificate of Levy.

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held its final regular meeting of 2019 on Dec. 17 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting.

Cross country team honored for third place at State About the 2019 levy The regular meeting included a recImmediately before the meeting, ognition of York High School’s boys the board held a brief public hearing cross country team, which won the for the adoption of the 2019 Certifi- third-place trophy at the IHSA Class cate of Levy. Christopher Whelton, 3A state meet, which took place in the district’s assistant superintendent Peoria in November. of finance and operations, explained that the levy is only a request. He ‘Those Who Excel’ said that the 2019 levy is based on the honorees recognized consumer price index (CPI) figure of The board also recognized the dis1.9 percent that was released early in trict staff and community members 2019. School district operating taxes who were honored at the Illinois are limited to an increase of the lesser State Board of Education (ISBE) of 5 percent or the CPI, along with the Those Who Excel Awards Banquet. taxes on new property added to the tax That banquet was held in Bloomingrolls. ton-Normal in October. The honorees According to Whelton, the owner included community volunteer Emily of a district home valued at $400,000 Bastedo, Sandburg Middle School (with no new construction) could ex- teacher Jennifer Leban, Bryan Middle pect a property tax increase of about School student support staff member $125 from the previous year. That Zachary Farber, Field Elementary increase amounts to in increase of a School educational services provider little more than 2 percent from the last Nellie Quinones, Hawthorne Elemenyear. tary School Principal Tim Riordan, Whelton went on to state that the Emerson Elementary School teacher district is very reliant on revenue from Rebecca Weglarz and the District 205 property taxes, in fact, about 83 per- communications department. cent of the district’s operating funds come from property taxes. Whelton Residents speak out about also said salaries and benefits repre- storm water, flooding sent about 80 percent of the district’s The speakers during the public annual expenditures. Whelton said participation segment of the meeting the district added 18 additional staff included three district residents who members this year, including 10 cer- live on Ferndale Avenue, near Emertified teachers. son Elementary School.

Board member Jim Collins said the Those three residents spoke about district is extremely reliant on reve- storm water runoff and flooding probnues generated to new construction. lems to their homes and other homes The revenue from new construction in the area. The residents who spoke is excluded from the tax-cap law lim- said they hoped to work with the disits the levy to the CPI. Collins added trict to come up with a positive resothat the rate of new construction in the lution to alleviate flooding in homes

near the school.

Update on building projects The meeting included an update about upcoming projects related to the district’s master facilities plan. Speakers included Craig Siepka of Wight & Company of Darien, the district’s architectural firm. The upcoming Group One projects include additions and renovations at Jackson Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Bryan Middle School, as well as work to provide secure entries at Fischer Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Churchville Middle School and Sandburg Middle School.

The work at Bryan previously had a projected cost of about $4.3 million. The latest projected cost is about $4.4 million—about $105,000 over the previous estimate. The project to provide secure entries at schools including Fischer, Jackson, Jefferson, Churchville and Sandburg previously had a total estimated cost of about $3.8 million. The latest estimate is about $4.4 million—roughly $580,000 over the previous cost. The higher figure is reportedly related to the decision to make another addition at Fischer.

The project at Edison previously had an estimated budget of about $18.1 million. An updated estimate indicated a budget of over $19 million.

The district’s architect made some alterations to generate about $1.1 million in cost reductions to bring the project back to near the $18.1 million figure.

The Edison project will include the construction of an addition, as well as gutting the existing library and converting the space to form the administrative suite. The work at Edison in the summer of 2020 will include upgrading the entire building with a sprinkler system. Work in the summer of 2021 will include the installation of the new media center. There may be some additional work required in the summer of 2022.

The Group One projects will go to bid this month, in January of 2020.

The bids will be brought to the board

in February.

Planned maintenance projects discussed The Dec. 17 meeting also included a list of planned maintenance projects in the district during the summer of 2020. Todd Schmidt, the district’s director of buildings and grounds, provided a list of the planned projects, which include about $4,050,000 of work, as well as the $600,000 project to replace the field turf at York’s stadium field. The project to replace the turf at York will be paid for with funds from the $168.5 million referendum that was approved by district voters in November of 2018. The other projects will be paid for with money from the district’s capital improvement fund.

Costs for maintenance area ‘inefficient use of funds,’ two say Included in the plan is an estimated $1,860,000 outside of Bryan Middle School in the area that serves as the district’s maintenance facility. Schmidt said that project called for removing a gravel lot, placing .81 acre feet of underground storage detention, paving the area with blacktop and placing an 8-foot wooden fence around the area.

Collins said he had a hard time with the district spending more than $1.8 million on the area. He said the area is an eyesore and asked if the district could find a paved lot for significantly less than $2 million that would be large enough to house the district’s maintenance needs.

Board member Christopher Kocinski agreed with Collins and stated the project represented an inefficient use of the district’s resources.

He said that at a minimum, the district needed to pursue alternatives to the proposed $1.86 million project outside of Bryan. The board di-

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(Continued from front page) by a school bus driver, police offi“If you legalize it, usage is going cer, firefighter or corrections officer to go up. That’s been the experience is also prohibited while they are on of all the other states that have done duty. Consumption is not allowed at this. When usage goes up, abuse any residence that serves as a childwill go up, and there will be more care facility. people landing on the doorsteps of Local governments maintain audrug treatment providers across this thority under the new law as well, state—drug treatment providers who but they cannot ban individual poswill tell you we have more people session of marijuana or marijuana than we can serve and we do not have enough money.” products. A unit of government may, Others argue that recreational however, prohibit or significantly marijuana users do not typically end limit a cannabis business establishment’s location within its jurisdicup in drug treatment facilities, only tion. users of harder drugs. One study Governments at the local level can conducted in New Zealand, where also decide if on-premise consumpmarijuana is illegal, said those who tion is allowed at marijuana-related become “dependent” on cannabis most frequently faced financial diffibusinesses within their jurisdiction. culties, or trouble in the workplace or The new law allows local governments to exempt these facilities from in personal relationships, rather than a physical toll on their body. limitations in the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Follow the money Municipalities can also enact zonDEE LONGFELLOW PHOTO Elmhurst Independent ing restrictions pertaining to licensed Many suspect the “real” reason This truck sits outside the Mindful Medical Marijuana Dispensary-Illinois located at 1433 W Fullerton behind the measure is simple: Illinois cultivation centers, craft growers, processing organizations and dispen- Ave., Suite C, in Addison, awaiting the new legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. Ac- is in dire financial straits and needs saries. Despite local control, the law tually, this facility will not be opening until late in the spring. The first open dispensary in Addison is to make money in a big way to rise requires at least 1,500 feet between EarthMed Medical Marijuana & Cannabis Dispensary at 852 S. Westgate St., which expects to open right above its crippling debt, especialaway. ly with its pension obligations and each retail operation.

Colleges and universities may the state’s crumbling infrastructure. continue to prohibit marijuana use referred to the Prisoner Review that the legalization of recreational the historic inequalities that have Pritzker’s proposed budget for the on campus in accordance with feder- Board, which will make an expunge- marijuana will assist blighted com- torn communities apart,” said Esther upcoming fiscal year includes $170 al regulations. Further, any business ment recommendation to the gover- munities by revitalizing them by cre- Franco-Payne, executive director of million in new revenue from licensating jobs and increasing economic Cabrini Green Legal Aid. “Expung- ing cultivators and dispensaries. may prohibit use on private property. nor.

Those convicted of possessing impact. ing the records of hundreds of thouLicensed medicinal patients will Legalization is expected to gener“One of the things that we want- sands of people and making social ate revenue through a 7 percent tax be able to grow up to five cannabis between 30 and 500 grams could plants in their own homes, unless the petition the courts for expungement ed to make sure we accomplished equity at the center of this bill will on the gross receipts from the sale property is rented. In that case they through a more complex “motion to with legalization was ensuring we change lives and revitalize commu- of marijuana by a cultivator and an put social equity at the center and the nities.” excise tax on the purchaser. Marijuawould need written consent from the vacate” process.

Marijuana offenses connected to heart of our efforts, acknowledging The measure directs 25 percent of na with a THC level at or below 35 property owner.

The new law also allows employ- violent crime are ineligible for the that while we normalize and legalize legalization revenues to a newly es- percent would pay a 10 percent tax; ers to continue to maintain drug- automatic expungement processes, something that is happening across tablished Restore, Reinvest and Re- while products over that amount of free workplaces and zero-tolerance but the individual or state’s attorney the country, that we tie the direct new grant program to “help commu- THC would be taxed at 25 percent. A drug-use policies, provided they are can still file a motion with the court nexus to the communities that the nities most disproportionately impact- 20 percent tax would apply to mariprohibition has hurt the most,” said ed by the war on drugs,” Pritzker said. juana-infused products. non-discriminatory. Employers will to vacate conviction.

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson, a DemoOf course, legislators who opThe tax does not apply for marialso maintain the right to discipline crat from Olympia Fields. posed the measure disagree about juana purchased by licensed medicor fire an employee for violating Positive effect on social equity?

“This legislation recognizes that the positive effects of legalization. inal patients. workplace drug policies.

Some legislators and communi- to move forward and create a new Illinois State Sen. Dale Righter, a See CANNABIS, Page 10 ty leaders are sticking to the belief cannabis industry, we have to mend Mattoon Republican, had this to say: Help with business start-up costs The bill also creates a $30 million low-interest loan program to defray the start-up costs associated with entering the licensed cannabis industry. It establishes a “social equity applicant” status for licensing aimed at generating more minority particiand employers, may ban pot consumption in businesses may ban marijuana on their pation in the industry, now that it is apartments or at work. Companies may still premises. Many suburbs have banned cannabis legalized. fire workers under zero-tolerance policies — businesses within their boundaries, but they but some employers are expected to loosen may not prohibit the possession or private use Cannabis Task Force restrictions. of marijuana.

The new law also establishes a Even though recreational weed is now legal, DUI Cannabis Task Force, which you can still get in trouble for some marijuana No home growing allowed — You can be fined for will regulate advertising, packaging use. Here’s what you need to know: except medical using it in the wrong place and location of cannabis businessAs of Jan. 1, adults 21 and older may buy Medical marijuana patients can grow up Penalties for using weed in prohibited places, es near public spaces, especially cannabis from licensed commercial dealers, to five plants per patient at home in a closed, such as in public, in a car or on a bus, can schools and parks. Local governup to 30 grams (about one ounce) of flower, 5 locked area. For recreational users, home vary by local ordinance. In Chicago, it was ments can regulate the location of a grams of concentrate, or 500 grams of infused growing is not allowed. proposed as $50 for the first offense and $100 cannabis business. products such as edibles. for subsequent violations within the following Still, public use will remain illegal.

No driving while high 30 days.

What about those Here is what you need to know: There’s no scientifically proven measure of already convicted? impairment, and no court-approved breath or You’ll need to show I.D. The new law also includes exNo public consumption saliva test, but police can still arrest motorists Customers must show a state identification pungement measures for those with It remains illegal to use cannabis in public, for driving while impaired by cannabis. It’s card to get into a cannabis store, but store low-level marijuana arrests and conat schools, in parks, government buildings, typically based on driving infractions and a workers may not record personal information victions. Roughly 700,000 records on a bus or train, in a car or truck, or near field sobriety test and in some cases, a blood without the customer’s permission, other than are eligible for expungement under children. The law prohibits use anywhere you test. checking the person’s age. the Cannabis Regulation and Tax can reasonably expect to be observed by others.

Act, according to Governor Pritzker.

Chicago police warned that people can’t smoke Sales by individuals remains illegal Dispensaries Pritzker said those with arrests for on front porches but say they won’t ticket users Only stores licensed by the state may legally are for 21-and-over less than 30 grams will have their in their own backyards or on their balconies. sell weed.

Those younger than 21 caught trying to enter records cleared through local law a weed shop may have their driver’s licenses enforcement and the Illinois State You could still be fired It can still be banned in some places suspended and may be charged with a class A Police. Those with convictions up to Private property owners, such as landlords Property owners such as landlords and misdemeanor. that amount will have their records

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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.

Criminal damage, criminal defacement, criminal trespass Dec. 22 A victim told police at around 7:30 p.m. that she recently broke up with the suspect and went to a hotel in the 500 block of W. Grand to drop off the rest of her belongings. As she backed her vehicle out of the parking pace, the suspect reportedly damaged the victim’s car with her keys. The victim refused to sign complaints and the suspect denied damaging the car, police said.

Dec. 20-Dec. 21 A victim in the 200 block of N. Indiana told police at around 4:40 p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) broke the back glass on his black Chevy Equinox while it was parked in the driveway sometime between the above dates.

Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance Dec. 23 Ashley M. Fendley, 30, of Elmhurst, was cited for disorderly conduct/resisting a police officer in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 1 a.m. Police said subsequent to a fight at a pub, Fendley appeared heavily intoxicated, walked away from officers and pushed an officer’s arm.

Daniel F. Garneau, 65, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for disorderly conduct/damage to property and discharging an air rifle in the 100 block of S. Pick at around 3:24 p.m. A victim told police he was outside and heard a noise that allegedly sounded like the sound of a BB gun being discharged. The victim went to investigate the noise and observed Garneau allegedly holding the BB gun. The victim observed damage to his vehicle, according to police.

Officers responded to the report of a domestic disturbance at an undisclosed location at around 3:01 p.m. involving a son who was out of control and had a knife taken away by his parents. The suspect’s parents advised that their son had become defiant towards them and when they took his phone away, the suspect started to damage items in the home with a pocketknife. The complainants advised they would talk to the suspect’s therapist to adjust medication for anxiety and depression. Family Shelter Services has been advised of this incident.

Dec. 22 Police said officers responded for the report of a domestic battery between a mother and teenage daughter. The told police that subsequent to an argument, the suspect allegedly punched her in the eye. The victim had slight swelling above her left eye. The suspect stated that the victim pushed her. The victim agreed to have the suspect spend the evening with her father.

near Route 83 and I-290 at around 12:38 a.m.

Dec. 23 Nathaniel E. Alvarez, 22, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis, speeding and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 12:14 a.m.

Police said Alvarez was found to be in possession of Codeine®, more than 100 grams of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

CALL 800-222-TIPS Dec. 21 Gail Brasie, 35, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-public intoxication in the 500 block of S. York at around 6:38 p.m.

DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication Dec. 22 Albert J. Godinez, 30, of Chicago, was charged with DUI in the 100 block of E. Butterfield at around 2:36 a.m. Police said that subsequent to officers observing a suspicious vehicle, Godinez was found in the parking lot and was passed out behind the wheel.

Hugo I. Aldana-Soriano, 43, of Bolingbrook, was charged with aggravated DUI and driving while license revoked in the 1000 block of N. York at around 1:13 a.m. Police said the suspect was located asleep behind the wheel of his running vehicle and found to be DUI.

Harassment, threats Dec. 19 A reporting officer responded to the 800 block of N. York at around 9:02 p.m. for a report of a battery. Upon arrival, a victim told police that while driving southbound on York the suspect’s vehicle cut him off almost causing an accident. The two vehicles pulled over; the victim and suspect began yelling at each other when the suspect pushed and spit on the victim before driving off.

Leaving the scene Dec. 20 Fred Gomez, 27, of Melrose Park, was charged with felony driving while license suspended, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near North and Myrtle at around 3:31 p.m.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance Dec. 26 Carlos A. Arita Mejia, 22, of Arlington Heights, was issued citations for Illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop

Dec. 22 Police said officers responded for a domestic dispute at an apartment in the 100 block of W. Butterfield at around 1:38 a.m. According to police, located inside of the apartment was a white chunk of powdery substance, a glass smoking pipe, a screw driver with cocaine residue and a sandwich baggie. Police said Robert E. Prideaux, 44, of Elmhurst, admitted to using the screwdriver to “pack” a pipe to smoke cocaine. Prideaux was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dec. 20 Jazmine Olivia Ballard, 25, of Glenwood, and Christopher J. Tyler, 26, of Berkeley, were issued citations for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Cayuga at around 1:43 p.m. Ballard also was cited for disobeying a stop sign.

Dec. 19 Robert E. Menzies, 29, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, expired registration, no seat belt and no insurance, subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and York at around 7:04 p.m.

Suspicious circumstances Dec. 20 A reporting officer observed a white Dodge Challenger which was reportedly stolen/ missing out of Skokie. An unknown suspect described as a black male left southbound. A traffic stop was attempted near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 8:21 p.m., and the suspect fled south on Route 83. The vehicle was last seen at 75th at 55th Avenues by the Darien Police Department. Further investigation is pending.

Dec. 18-Dec. 20 A reporting officer responded to a business in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at around 10:35 a.m. for a delayed theft report that took place sometime between the above dates. The complainant stated his business hired the two suspects as drivers. Approximately two weeks ago, they failed to deliver a trailer and did not return it to the business. An investigation is pending.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery Dec. 24 Attempted retail theft was reported in the 600 block of Edgewood at around 1:07 a.m.

A complainant told police that via his ‘Ring’ doorbell app, he observed an unknown suspect remove a package from his front porch and walk out of the camera’s view. Officers searched for the suspect with no results. An officer located the package on the south side of the residence. The package’s seal was cut and the original contents were inside the box.

Dec. 23 Patricia A. Baumgartner, 45, of Darien, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:25 p.m. Police said officers responded to the report of a retail theft where Baumgartner fled in a red Ford pickup truck. A traffic stop was conducted, and Baumgartner, according to police, admitted she stole the merchandise, which was recovered and returned to the business.

Evelyn Ochoa Hernandez, 19, of Willowbrook, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 3:44 p.m. Police said Hernandez admitted to concealing two Adidas® jacket and one Adidas® hat inside her purse and leaving the store without paying.

Willie Thomas Scott, 22, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 6:02 p.m. According to police, the store’s video surveillance showed Scott removing the tags from a hat valued at $25 and placing it on his head.

Police said Scott concealed another hat valued at $15 inside of his pocket and exited the store without paying for the items.

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of S. Lawndale at around 1:13 p.m.

A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his contractor’s unlocked work truck and removed a red Milwaukee hole saw. The suspect(s) fled northbound on Lawndale in a black Nissan Altima or Honda sedan with tinted windows.

Residential burglary was reported in the 500 block of W. St. Charles at around 8:06 p.m. A victim told police that when he came home, he noticed that an unknown suspect(s) gained access to his residence by breaking the glass to the rear door. The victim reports that a Rolex® watch, an engagement ring, a Louis Vuitton® handbag, a Gucci® handbag, a Canada goose down jacket, a black machete with an orange handgrip, several bottles of cologne and miscellaneous credit cards were stolen. An investigation is pending.

Dec. 20-Dec. 23 Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Riverside at around 6:48 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) cut the rear lock to his trailer (nothing inside appeared to be missing) and stole his tractor while it was still parked in the lot sometime between the above dates. The suspect removed some letter decals from the side of the truck and left the truck’s license plate at the scene.

The tractor was entered into LEADS.

Dec. 22 Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of S. West at around 7:53 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) made several unauthorized transactions on her credit card.

The victim was provided with information on how to protect herself against identity theft.

Dec. 21 Retail theft was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer at around 6:42 p.m. A complainant, a manager at the pharmacy, told police that a suspect described as a black male, around five foot five inches, 190 pounds unknown person(s) wearing dark pants, a black hoodie, and a black backpack came into the store and removed several boxes of medication. The suspect fled the store and the area was checked with no results.

Theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 3:27 p.m. A victim told police that while shopping, her wallet—containing her driver’s license and some credit cards—was stolen. The victim’s wallet was later turned in to the Orland Park

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Court denies bail for Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint It is alleged that as the victim drove, he was being followed by a car allegedly occupied by the juvenile, Washington-Davis and Embry.

It is alleged that when the victim arrived at his house, he exited his vehicle and began walking towards his house at which time he was allegedly approached by two masked men, later identified as the juvenile and Embry.

It is alleged that both the juvenile and Embry were armed at the time.

It is further alleged that the men then demanded the victim’s car key and his wallet and then drove off in the victim’s vehicle. Approximately twenty minutes later, at 2:27 p.m., the Downers Grove Police Department responded to a carjacking that had just occurred on Hawkins Street.

It is alleged that he victim, a pregnant female, was sitting in her vehicle in her driveway when she was approached by two individuals, later identified as the juvenile and Embry.

It is alleged that the juvenile and Embry wore masks and were armed. It is further alleged that the men ordered the woman out of her vehicle and drove off in her car.

It is further alleged that Washington-Davis was the driver of the vehicle that brought the men to the Hawkins Street address. A friend of the victim had observed the alleged carjacking and followed the stolen vehicle. It is alleged that when the stolen vehicle was stopped in traffic, the victim’s friend approached the vehicle at which time the occupants, allegedly the juvenile and Embry, exited the vehicle and fled the scene.

It is further alleged that as the victim’s friend moved her vehicle off the roadway, one of the defendant’s entered the victim’s friend’s car and drove away. An investigation conducted by the Downers Grove and Warrenville Police Departments led to Embry, Washington-Davis and the juvenile as suspects in the carjackings. Through the course of their investigation, authorities were able to apprehend the juvenile who was taken into custody on Dec. 13. On Dec. 17, authorities took Washington-Davis into custody from his apartment

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(Continued from page 6) Police Department. The victim will Dec. 18 Residential burglary was reportadvise a reporting officer if any items ed in the 300 block of E. May at are missing from the wallet. around 11:17 a.m. A victim told police that on the above date, a white Dec. 18-Dec. 20 Theft was reported in the 100 male described as being five foot 11 block of Birch Tree at around 4:10 inches with an average build, dark p.m. A complainant told police that hair and wearing gray pants and an unknown suspect(s) stole two a jacket who claimed to be from delivered packages from in front of the Water Department came to her her residence sometime between the residence to check her basement above dates. The first package con- for leaking water. The victim later tained five leather wallets and the discovered that numerous jewelry second package contained 25 hand- items and cash were missing from bags. the residence.

Dec. 19 Daniel B. Porter, 50, of Glen Ellyn, was charged with theft at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York at around 1:01 p.m. Police said a complainant stated that a male and female subject were having dinner at the restaurant when Porter allegedly stole a gift basket from the bar area.

Nov. 25-Nov. 27 Theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Diversey. The account manager at a store believes that two suspects described as white males stole a Hammer drill that was on display in the store while he was in the back sometime between the above dates.

and several hours later authorities apprehended Embry in Chicago.

“It is alleged that for two weeks, Mr. Embry, Mr. Washington-Davis and their juvenile accomplice traveled to DuPage County on multiple occasions, threatened innocent people, one of whom is pregnant, at gunpoint and stole their vehicle.

In DuPage County, we will not put up with this type of random, violent behavior.”

Embry has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Vehicular

Hijacking, a Class X Felony. Washington-Davis has been charged with three counts of Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking (Class X Felony) and one county of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (Class 2 Felony). The juvenile has been charged with one count of Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking (Class X Felony), one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony) and one count of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (Class 2 Felony). The State has informed the Court of its intention to file a mo-

tion to transfer the juvenile’s case to Adult Court.

If found guilty, Embry and Washington-Davis face a penalty of between 22 and 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. If the juvenile is prosecuted as an adult and found guilty, he faces the same penalty.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt.

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin, Downers Grove Chief of Police Shanon Gillette and Warrenville Chief of Police Ray Turano announced recently that bond had been denied for two of three individuals charged with several carjackings in Downers Grove and Warrenville. Emanuel Embry, 19, of Chicago, who is on probation out of Cook County for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Daysean Washington-Davis, 19, also of Chicago, who is currently on bond out of Cook County for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, appeared at a bond hearing in front of Judge Kinsella.

The third individual, a juvenile currently on probation for robbery, appeared at a detention hearing on Monday, Dec. 16, where Judge Brian Jacobs ordered that he be held in custody until at least his next court appearance which is scheduled for Jan. 3.

On Nov. 30, 2019, officers with the Downers Grove Police Department responded to a call on Prairie Avenue regarding a carjacking. An investigation into the matter revealed that the victim was sitting in the driver’s seat of her vehicle, which was parked in her garage, and her daughter was in the front passenger seat when a male subject, later identified as the juvenile, allegedly approached the vehicle.

It is alleged that the juvenile drove to DuPage County and while wearing a mask, knocked on the window of the vehicle, displayed a handgun and told the victim “give me the car.” It is further alleged that the victim then threw the car keys to the juvenile and that she and her daughter exited the vehicle. It is alleged that the juvenile then entered the vehicle and drove away.

It is alleged that when the juvenile drove away, he was followed by another vehicle, allegedly driven

by Washington-Davis. Nearly two weeks later, on Dec. 13, at approximately 2:06 p.m., the Warrenville Police Department responded to a call on County Ridge Road regarding a carjacking.

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Slices of life

Searching for a soul mate

My husband and I met in driver’s training class when we were 15.

We’ve been best friends ever since.

How corny is that?

Friendship doesn’t always lead to romance, however, and for us that leap didn’t come until years after we’d declared our best-friendship.

During the time after we met, but before we started dating, we helped each other out in the romance department. I set him up with my friends. He provided comfort when an unbelievably stupid boyfriend broke up with me. I often criticized his choice in women; he hardly ever liked the guys I went out with.

Each year, on our birthdays, we’d go out on a “date.” And on New Year’s Eve, if neither of us was in a relationship, it was agreed that we’d celebrate the night together. You know, sort of like best friends would do.

All the while I was in search of Mr. Right – my soul mate. The mere thought of him made me sigh with anticipation. I knew he was out there – somewhere – the guy who was born just for me, and I him.

Trouble was, this soul mate of mine wasn’t making himself easy find. He had no distinguishing characteristics that I knew of. I couldn’t tell him from a hole in the wall – or a best friend.

A funny thing happened on my search for a soul mate. One summer, my husband and I – best friends that we were – began to see each other in a new light. The air around us changed and was charged with an energy we couldn’t ignore.

By this time, we’d been friends for so long that we already knew almost everything about one another.

A romance like that is brief. We were engaged after just weeks and married within the year.

I’d been searching for my soul mate and he’d been right there beside me the whole time! Or so I thought.

It wasn’t long after our honeymoon, when I looked at him lovingly and posed the hypothetical question: “Do you think we’re soul mates?”

His answer was not what I expected. “What’s a soul mate?” he asked with the innocence of a newlywed.

I was stunned. How could he be my soul mate if he didn’t even know what it was?

Thing is though, I was in love with the guy. Soul mate or not, I was committed to him for better or worse.

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JILL PERTLER Contributer

So for us, life went on – together.

I tried to quit worrying about silly ideals like soul mates.

Through the years we’ve learned that in many ways we are more different than alike. I am a bargain hunter; my husband is an impulse shopper. I read poetry; he scans the front page. He holds onto the toothpaste tube while he brushes; I don’t. I like the heat on; he prefers it off. He hunts; I knit. He prefers spicy hot barbecue; I’m a cool ranch fan.

I believe in soul mates; he doesn’t know what they are.

But as different as we seem to be, we’ve managed to keep each other interested (and at times entertained) for over 30 years. Despite the fact that I tend to hog the covers and he (occasionally) snores, we’ve found a weird-sort of rhythm that works for us. There is a happy cadence to our days.

Each night, I get the coffee maker ready for the next day. And each morning, he brings my first cup to me, poured just how I like it with the right amount of cream. One evening, I was tired, and said, “It’s late. I don’t think I’ll make the coffee tonight.”

His answer wasn’t what I expected.

He said, “But then I won’t be able to bring you your cup in the morning.

And that’s what I do.” His words had a certain tenderness that can only be earned after years (decades) together.

Needless to say I prepped the coffee that night.

I haven’t forgotten about finding my soul mate, except my definition has changed. I no longer think a soul mate is someone born for me. I realize that would be way too easy.

A soul mate is someone you grow with and into over time until the day comes that something as simple as cup of coffee illustrates feelings so deep that they bring tears to your eyes.

That is what my soul mate – and best friend – does for me.

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

Visitors and tourism vital to DuPage County economy In 2019, the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) formally developed programs within the organization’s strategic plan, title “GPS: A Tourism Roadmap,” designed to generate $650 million in new visitor spending by the year 2025.

Executive Director Beth Marchetti officially announced those plans at the DCVB’s Annual Meeting in Oak Brook back on Sept. 19.

Data shows that for every $1 invested in tourism marketing, $9 is generated in return.

Adopted back in 2016, the DCVB’s strategic plan is designed to Grow, Prosper and Share (GPS) tourism countywide.

While 2019’s economic impact is not yet final, DuPage County generated $2.72 billion (up 4.6% from 2017) in 2018 tourism revenue—second only to Cook County and the City of Chicago—netting $174 million (up 8.8%) in tax receipts for the State of Illinois and $48 million (up 3.1%) benefiting local municipalities, the City of Elmhurst among them.

DuPage’s tourism industry also employs some 23,500 workers (up 9% from 2017) earning a total payroll of $746 million (up 3.7%).

Last April, the DCVB created a Sport Commission, launched a new website, produced new marketing videos and completed Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) certification.

The DuPage Sports Commission (DSC) is responsible for recruiting, retaining and facilitating sporting events.

Between 2014 and 2017, DuPage County hosted more than 60 sports tourism events—professional golf tournaments, pro cycling races and youth bowling tournaments among them—attracting 60,000 visitors and generating $12.5 million in direct spending.

Last August, Product Development and Sport Advisory committees were established “to further

strengthen” the DCVB’s position within the business travel market and grow awareness of the destination throughout the leisure visit market.

In addition to expanding sports event tourism, DCVB is working to increase the number of meetings. In the past five years, the Municipal Grant Program has become an essential tool in securing business meetings.

DCVB also has developed 11 easily identifiable and memorable nature experiences, branded as Natural Wanders, to appeal to the leisure visitor.

Adopted back in 2016, DCVB’s strategic plan is designed to Grow, Prosper and Share (GPS) tourism countywide.

As certified by the State of Illinois Bureau of Tourism, the DCVB promotes DuPage’s multibillion dollar tourism industry and markets the accommodations, attractions, events, dining, shopping, and sports and recreation for its 38 community and 100-plus business members. Guests checking into any of Elmhurst’s four hotels—Courtyard by Marriott, Extended Stay America, Clarion Hotel Conference Center and SpringHill Suites—contribute to the visitor and tourism initiatives via both state and home rule municipal taxes.

Elmhurst funds a variety of activities to enhance tourism, cultural life and commerce using a portion of the as-much-as $600,000 annually in monies generated by a room rental tax of four percent at the four hotels.

Hotel/motel tax revenue generates funding for the Explore Elmhurst initiatives—including the summer and holiday Explore Elmhurst trolley campaign—and the Community Grant Program that provides financial support for the museums, parades and special events.

Submitted by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

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Obituaries Carol L. Chittenden, 89 Carol L. Chittenden, of Oak Brook, formerly Elmhurst, a truly beautiful person, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was 89 years of age. Born in Chicago on December 16, 1930 to Dr. Carl and Lillian Banks, she spent her childhood on the south side and graduated from South Shore High School in 1948. Carol then attended the University of Illinois where she majored in Physical Education – Kinesiology and met the love of her

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life and best friend, Bill. Carol and Bill married in Chicago in 1952, a loving marriage that spanned the next 66 years.

In 1953, Carol and Bill moved to Elmhurst where they raised their family. Carol was extraordinarily active in her community serving as a volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, a founding member of the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, PEO, Panhellenic and many other community organizations. She generously supported the University of Illinois through fellowships in Applied Health Sciences as well as many other charitable organizations.

In 1977, Carol and Bill built a home in Kelly, Wyoming, over-

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rected Schmidt to come back with some different options.

Other summer projects The other planned projects for the summer of 2020 include creating additional classroom space for all-day kindergarten at Jefferson (estimated cost: $690,000), refinishing the gym floors at York and Sandburg ($100,000 total), replacing the main gym floor at Churchville ($150,000), replacing HVAC units at Bryan ($350,000), and replacing the playground and playground surface at Fischer ($450,000).

cussion of plans to implement a later start time to York’s school day. Under York’s current regular bell schedule, the first period of the day begins at 7:40 a.m. District 205 Superintendent David Moyer said the district is looking at an 8:30 a.m. start time. Moyer, who noted the district has a start-times subcommittee that’s planning an upcoming community engagement in the spring of 2020. Moyer said changing to a later start time at York is feasible, but there are still several details to work out, including the impact on bus schedules and extracurricular activities.

School day may The board will hold its next regular start later at York The meeting also included a dis- meeting on Jan. 14.

looking the mountains they loved so much. Carol soon became an active member of the Jackson, Wyoming, community and made many friends throughout the valley.

Carol will be remembered fondly by her family and her many, many friends as caring and compassionate with a sharp wit, a cheery disposition and the ability to make anyone feel welcome the moment she met them. She was a true partner in support of her husband’s career and dedicated her life to Bill, her children and grandchildren and the communities where she lived.

She is survived by her daughter Susan C. (James) Johnson, son William A. (Jill) Chittenden III, and grandchildren, William A. (Ayumi) Chittenden IV and Kelley Lynn Chittenden.

A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst with a celebration of life reception to follow. Private interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Heart Association, the American Macular Degeneration Foundation or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated.

Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Funeral info 630-834-3515 or ahlgrim.com.

Randolph V. Ploessl, 76 Randolph V. Ploessl, age 76, of Oak Brook, Veteran US Navy, Vietnam, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December

27, 2019. Randolph was the beloved husband of Susan (nee Lohan); loving father of Lisa (Craig) Doherty, Laura (Erik) Bjerga, Mary (Weston, Jr.) Sisson and Michael (Ebony) Ploessl; proud grandfather of Shae, Alex, Luca and Jay Doherty; Travis and Stacey Bjerga; Xander, Kiley and Baylor Sisson and Hayden Ploessl; preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Geraldine (nee Seipp) Ploessl; dear brother of Jacqueline (John) Stone, Rodney Ploessl, Jill Schwartz, Lynne (Jeff) Kmet, Jay Ploessl and Bartholomew (Lisa) Ploessl; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Grace Bible Church, 398 Eggleston Ave., Elmhurst, from 9 a.m. until time of service, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Interment private. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Info: 630-834-3515 or ahlgrim.com.

John J. Cicero, 68 John J. Cicero, a 43-year resident of Elmhurst, a member of Local 17 Heat & Frost Insulators Union and the ultimate Mr. “Fix-It,” passed away on Christmas Eve December 24, 2019, at the age of 68. It has been noted that Christmas angels were seen carrying him – toolbox in hand to the heavens. John was born in Chicago on July 31, 1951.

He became a master craftsman who worked as a Union Local 17 Heat and Frost Insulator for 41 years. He retired at the age of 60 in 2011. On July 31, 1975, he married Nancy Barciszewski. When asked why he

picked Nancy to be his wife out of all the women in the world, John stated, “It was as if my guardian angel came down and told me ‘this is the one’.” They were married for 44 years. On October 18, 1977, February 26, 1979, and January 5, 1983, respectively, he welcomed his three beautiful children, who were the most important part of his life. John was a devoted father, the ultimate handyman, a jack of all trades, and a post-it note connoisseur. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, his wife, and his kids. Loved by all, John has lifelong friendships that have stood the test of time. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him. John is survived by his wife, Nancy Cicero; his children, John (Teresa Cesario) Cicero, Matt (Amy Seidel) Cicero, Maria (Justin Lindberg); and his grandchildren Jack, Violet, Olivia, Winnie, and Braden; he is survived by his mother Constance, his siblings James (Nancy), Joseph (Linda), Rose (Donita) and many nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by Steven (Anne), June (Rich), and his father John Cicero. Funeral Mass was held Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at Mary Queen of Heaven Church in Elmhurst.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to Crohn’s & Colitis foundation or The American Heart Association.

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New year will bring a higher minimum wage, legalization of marijuana Hundreds of state laws take effect in January

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The state’s minimum wage will increase by $1 hourly, recreational marijuana will go on sale to those over 21 years of age, and some state taxes and licensing fees will increase as the calendar hits January.

The changes are among hundreds resulting from laws passed during a busy legislative session

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Minimum wage: The minimum wage will increase by $1 to $9.25 hourly on Jan. 1, the first such increase since 2010. The wage will increase to $10 hourly in July before increasing $1 each January until it hits $15 by 2025.

Marijuana legalization: With the legalization of adult-use marijuana in the state, Illinois residents will be allowed to possess 30 grams of cannabis flower, 500 milligrams of a marijuana-infused product and five grams of cannabis concentrate.

Non-residents can possess half those amounts.

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An expert weighs in Industry expert Chris Stone, CEO of HCI Alternatives in Springfield, felt legal recreational marijuana was inevitable after Illinois lawmakers approved medical marijuana back in 2013, but agrees it’s more about the money.

Stone said he’d like to think that lawmakers are changing how they view marijuana, but admits it’s more likely the hundreds of millions of tax dollars each year that drove the legalization.

“We live in a state that doesn’t have what I would consider a balanced budget. It’s probably $3 billion out of whack,” Stone said. “We live in a state that hasn’t had a capital bill to be able to build roads and bridges in almost 10 years. These are the things that definitely move the needle in terms of a recreational program, especially if you look at other states.”

If you add marijuana sales, tourism dollars, and the money that police departments and jails would save by not having to arrest and prosecute marijuana crimes, Stone said recreational marijuana could be worth as much as $1 billion a year to the state of Illinois.

dison, but one will not be offering recreational marijuana for sale until later in the spring.

The Independent paid a visit to Mindful Medical Marijuana Dispensary-Illinois located at 1433 W Fullerton Ave., Suite C, in Addison, but was told the location would not be selling product until later in the spring.

EarthMed Medical Marijuana & Cannabis Dispensary, at 852 S. Westgate St. in Addison, has been preparing for the expected onslaught of new customers after Jan. 1. The Independent dropped by EarthMed, but it was in the midst of a whirlwind of building and expanding the location.

The facility has been adding more space not only for products and new customers, but also for the number of employees it plans to increase from 12 to more than 30.

The owners of EarthMed, Mike Perez and Gus Koukoutsakis, were quoted as saying they had been trying to stock up on product prior to Jan. 1, but as mentioned previously, many things have been sold out for the past month or two in anticipation of the demand. The EarthMed web site stated that there was a “statewide flower shortage,” which could Now for the BIG numbers… limit the amount available for conThe Illinois Department of Rev- sumers to purchase. enue projects that this industry will generate more than $57 million in tax revenue and licensing fees in fiscal year 2020. In tax revenue alone, legalization is expected to generate $140.5 million in fiscal year 2021; $253.5 million in FY22; $323.5 million in FY23; and $375.5 million in FY24.

While legal in the state of Legalization is expected to gen- Illinois, individual municipalities erate as much as $500 million each must also approve the sale of year when the industry is fully ma- recreational marijuana within ture. their community.

At this time, recreational The local scene… marijuana sales have been At this time, only 35 stores have approved in towns of Addison, been authorized to open in the en- Bensenville, Lombard and tire state. One report said that means Villa Park. Elmhurst and one store for every 28,000 of the es- unincorporated DuPage County timated 1 million potential users. If have voted against the sale of Illinois follows the pattern of the 10 recreational marijuana. other states that have legalized comAlso at this time, the Village of mercial sales, consumers can expect Addison is the only community long lines and short supplies at least in the Rock Valley Publishing at the beginning. readership area that has a licensed As of Jan. 1, the Village of Addi- state-approved dispensary for son is poised to be first in the sale of the purchase of marijuana for recreational marijuana in the area. recreational use.

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Marijuana legalization will also provide for the expungement of low-level cannabis convictions and criminal records in the state, the first of which were filed in Chicago this month.

New taxes, fees for Capital Plan: Some new taxes and fees which will help fund a multi-year $45 billion capital infrastructure plan will also take effect starting in January.

Registration fees for passenger vehicles will increase to $151 from $101, while electric vehicle registration fees will increase to $251 annually from $34 every other year.

The licensing fee for a trailer weighing less than 3,000 pounds will increase to $118 from $18, with every weight class above that also seeing a $100 increase.

A new tax on parking garages will also take effect next month, with a 6 percent rate applied to hourly and daily garages and a 9 percent rate applied to monthly.

The state will also begin taxing the value of traded-in vehicles starting after $10,000 of value, down from $20,000.

$10,000.

• Those violating “Scott’s Law” by failing to reduce speed or change lanes when an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road will see increased fines in the new year as well. The minimum fine for a first offense will increase to $250 from $100, while the minimum for a second offense will be $750.

Money collected from such violations will go to a Scott’s Law Fund to produce driver education materials. The maximum fine will remain at $10,000. The law also increases the severity of violations that result in the death or harm to a first responder to a class 2 felony.

• Passing a stopped school bus that has its “STOP” arm extended will now result in a $300 fine, up from $150 for the first offense. The second offense will cost drivers $1,000, up from $500.

• Public locations must convert single-occupancy restrooms into all-gender restrooms and designate them for use by no more than one person at a time, or for families or assisted use. Public locations must change exterior signage as well.

• Public buildings will be required to have baby changing facilities in any of their public restrooms.

• The burial benefit for a firefighter, state police or local law enOther new laws forcement officer killed in the line • The maximum fine for a hitting of duty will increase to $20,000 a construction worker with a vehi- from $10,000. cle will increase to $25,000 from • The Illinois secretary of state

will be required to allow applicants to choose between “male,” “female” or “nonbinary” when designating the applicant’s sex on their driver’s license or ID card.

• Any report received by the Department of Children and Family Services alleging the abuse or neglect of a child by a person who is not the child’s parent or immediate family must immediately be referred to the appropriate local enforcement agency and state’s attorney for consideration of criminal investigation or other action.

• Diesel trucks will be prohibited from idling for more than 10 minutes within one hour if the vehicle is within 200 feet of a residential area.

• Graduate assistants will no longer be classified as “students,” but rather as “employees,” which grants them the right to collectively bargain.

• Insurers in the state will be required to cover the costs of medically necessary epinephrine injectors, commonly referred to by the brand name EpiPen, for persons under 18 years old.

• Hospitals must post information on how to enroll in health insurance through the Illinois health insurance marketplace.

The Illinois Senate Democratic and Republican caucuses have each compiled lists of new laws available at their respective websites, illinoissenatedemocrats.com and senategop.state.il.us.

Artists’ Guild presents ‘Beyond the Surface’

A group exhibition by Artmakers North opens Jan. 4 Start the new year with art! The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) will host “Beyond the Surface,” an exhibition of artworks in a variety of media by twenty-two members of Artmakers North, a collective of mid-career, professional artists including those exhibiting in Beyond the Surface: Tobi Abrams, Adrienne Aaronson, Cosima Aryee, Marcia Babler, Sandie Bacon, Marlene Diamond, David Gista, Barbara Goldsmith, John Hatelstad, Judith Joseph, Bonnie Katz, Ruti Modlin, Melissa Pierson, Ann Rosen, Susan Ann Rusell, Lilach Schrag, Beth Shadur, Judy Lipman Shecther, Peggy Shearn, Mary Krebs Smythe, Mariko Ventura, and Gloria Zieve.

The exhibit will take place in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM), 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, from Saturday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 31.

Admission to the Elmhurst Art Guild Gallery is free; however, there is an admission fee to tour the rest of the Elmhurst Art Museum during your visit.

All are welcome to the free artist reception on Friday, Jan. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. to meet and chat with the artists about their art. Light refreshments will be served.

Artmakers North is an informal group made up mostly of mid-career artists with common interests who come together to share and talk about art.

Creating art is usually an individual practice and can be isolating. When the creation is complete

the task of finding a venue to exhibit can be daunting. These two issues inspired Ann Rosen, retired Executive Director of the Highland Park Art Center, to start Artmakers North. The artists meet once a month in various area art studios, galleries, and schools. At the meetings they share their approach to their work, introduce new media, demonstrate various techniques, discuss other artists’ work and explore the different methods that insure success when applying to art shows and galleries. The group has sponsored six exhibits of their own to date. Ann Rosen definitely touched upon a need. In 2-½ years over 100 artists, instructors, curators, and art directors have joined Artmakers North and have gained a great deal.

The best of which is making good friendships. You can learn more about Artmakers North online at artmakersnorth.com.

Paintings can be viewed and purchased during regular Museum hours, Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

While admission to the EAG Gallery is always free, admission to EAM is $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors. EAM offers free admission to students with a school ID, children under 18, as well as members of the Elmhurst Art Museum. All visitors to EAM are admitted free on the first Friday of each month. More information is available at elmhurstartistsguild.org and elmhurstartmuseum. org.

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BEWSF’s Bags For Wags gears up for 10th annual fundraiser The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) invites all to attend the tenth annual Bags for Wags Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 5-10 p.m.

The charitable event will take place at Visitation’s Valentino Center, 851 South York Road.

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

auction will be awarded to lucky attendees. Items will include gift cards from popular restaurants or retail stores, merchandise or memorabilia from Chicago sports teams and admission to hot spots around town.

Space is limited and the event is expected to sell out. For more information or to register visit brianewagnerfund.org.

All proceeds will benefit the BEWSF, which was created in memory of Brian Edwin Wagner whose untimely passing came at age 16 in 1993. He was the fatal passenger in a

tragic auto accident. Through the organization’s effort, scholarship funds are being raised to recognize local high school students. Finalists will be leaders in the community who have committed themselves to volunteer programs that make a positive impact in their lives and the lives of others.

The BEWSF has bestowed nearly $100,000 towards college tuition thus far and eagerly awaits the opportunity to reviewing this year’s applications. The deadline to submit is Feb. 29.

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These little ones – Aiden and Violet – took part in last year’s Bags for Wags event to raise money for scholarships. Okay, you actually have to be 16 or older to compete for cash prizes, but kids are still welcome to give it a try.

Participants in the 2019 BEWSF Bags for Wags event take their turns hurling beanbags toward the targets. This event, now in its 10th year, raises funds for scholarships in the name of Brian E. Wagner who was killed in an accident while still attending York High School.

Fun, charity on the menu at Epiphany Lutheran Food, fun and charity were on the menu as more than 75 people attended the annual Christmas Dinner and Fundraiser sponsored by the Men in Mission organization of Epiphany Lutheran Church, Elmhurst. Proceeds from the Dec. 10 event are used by Men in Mission to assist Epiphany members and families in financial need with food, clothing, toys and assistance with household bills. Those who assisted are referred to Men in Mission by the church’s pastors.

Serving as emcee was Tom Connolly, who is co-Chairman of the Men in Mission organization.

“We had a very successful event,” he said, “due to the work of our board members and volunteers, and the wonderful generosity of our congregation and the Elmhurst business community.”

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Tom Connolly, co-chairman of the Men in Mission organization, speaks to the group gathered at Epiphany Lutheran Church, at the Dec. 10 Christmas dinner and fundraiser.

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Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library

Saturday, Jan. 4 and Monday, Jan. 6 from 9:30-9:50 a.m.

Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. No registration required.

Monday, Jan. 6 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Scrabble Club Play a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels welcome.

Monday, Jan. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Changing Worlds: The Immigration Experience In this reader’s theater experience, members of the GreenMan Theatre portray people seeking to change their lives by leaving their homes for an opportunity at a better life in America. Registration required.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Present: Dementia Activity Club – Give Our Regards to Broadway Those with dementia or Alzheimer’s are welcome to join for activities.

Caregivers are required to attend. EPL cardholders may register online, in person, or by phone. Cardholders from other libraries may register in person or by phone one week prior to the event if space is available. Registration required.

Thursday, Jan. 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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EBSL clinic to kicks off season

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Elmhurst Baseball Softball League (EBSL) recently held a winter softball pitching clinic at Timothy Christian High School, where they welcomed assistance from York High School softball players to encourage and provide feedback. More than 35 girls in grades 3 through 8 attended three sessions of fast-pitch softball skills and drill instruction with former York High School softball coach Tom Babyar and EBSL Board members. EBSL serves youth baseball and softball players beginning at age 5 with T-Ball. Sign up for the 2020 season is currently underway and will close on Jan. 31.

Thursday, Jan. 9 from 7-8 p.m.

TED Talk Conversations: How We Make Choices Join us for our monthly TED talk viewing and conversation. This month: How to Make Hard Choices by Ruth Chang and The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz.

Friday, Jan. 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. iPhone Beyond the Basics Bring your iPhone, Apple ID, password and charger to class. Registration required.

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Chamber plans 101st annual Awards Gala Continues momentum from centennial year

Some 150 members and guests will gather together to celebrate the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s (ECCI) 101st Annual Awards Gala in the main floor ballroom at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m.

“This year’s event will celebrate the many accomplishments of the first year of our Chamber’s second century as Elmhurst’s business leader,” said John R. Quigley, president and CEO of the ECCI. “Given all of the challenges that our organization accepted leading up to and during our Centennial Celebration in 2018, it is surprising even to me how special 2019 turned out for us.”

The 2019 highlights include growth within the Chamber’s oncein-a-lifetime $250,000 Centennial Celebration Capital Campaign, firstyear implementation of tiered membership dues and sponsorship pack-

Chamber office at 630-834-6060 by (2017), Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria (2016), Café Amano (2015), Wednesday, January 28.

West Suburban Office Products Shanklin to enter Civic Hall of (2014), Community Bank of Elmhurst (2013 and 1991), York Furrier Fame Elmhurst resident William R. (2012), Elmhurst Memorial Health“Bill” Shanklin, local businessman, care (2011), OEC Business Intericommunity volunteer and military ors (2010), Harris Elmhurst (2009), veteran (Sergeant-At-Arms at Elm- Diplomat West (2008), Suburban hurst American Legion THB Post Bank & Trust Co. (2007), Larry 187), will be honored as the 28th in- Roesch Chrysler Jeep Dodge(2006), ductee into the Civic Hall of Fame. York Theatre (2005), Synergistic Networks, Inc. (2004), Silverado Grill (2003), Great American ExteElmhurst Auto Group riors(2002), Cardinal Cartridge, Inc. named Business of the Year Business of the Year honors will (2001) and Unique Travel Service, be bestowed upon Elmhurst Auto Ltd. (2000).

Group (Elmhurst BMW and Elmhurst Toyota), owned and operated Other 2019 honorees Outgoing ECCI Board of Direcby Kurt Schiele and his family since 1961 and a Chamber member since tors Chair Kevin Kost of Edward Jones Investments, a Chamber 2004.

Previous Business of the Year member since 2009, will be recoghonorees are the Elmhurst Inde- nized as the Ambassador of the Year.

Ambassador of the Year is prependent (2018), Brewpoint Coffee sented annually to a green-coated Ambassador for his/her outstanding service.

Past ECCI Board Chair Ken Bartels, senior vice president at Community Bank of Elmhurst and Principal at Ken Bartels Consulting, will receive the Chairman’s Award.

Bartels has served multiple terms as a Director over the past three decades and chaired ECCI’s 2018 Board during the Chamber’s 100th Anniversary Year.

Joining Kost, Bartels and Quigley on the Chamber’s 2019 Executive Committee were First Vice Chair Bill Korbel of Elmhurst Suburban Life/Shaw Media, Second Vice Chair Desiree Chen of Elmhurst College and Treasurer Ralph Pechanio of the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial Commission. Korbel was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lori Murray of Inland Bank.

Outgoing Directors are Mike Carson (2013-19) of Inspired Closets by Carson, Susan Tyburski (2017-19) of Edward-Elmhurst Health, Jennifer Dunham (2018-19) of BMO Harris Bank and Murray (2016-19).

The 2019 Executive Committee includes Chair Bill Korbel, First Vice Chair Desiree Chen, Second Vice Chair Eva Sanchez of See Your House Right Here @properties Elmhurst, Treasurer Ralph Pechanio, Past Chair Ken Kost and Quigley.

Recently elected to three-year Director terms (2020-22) were newcomers Rita Borzym of Edward ARCHIVE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Author, volunteer and cable TV producer Genie Urick beamed as Ken Bartels, ECCI Chairman of the Board for 2018, presented a plaque Jones Investments and Scott LaMto her as she became the 27th person to be inducted into the Elmhurst Civic Hall of Fame at the 100th Anniversary Awards Gala held by the orte of Itasca Bank and Trust, along Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry. This year’s event will take place on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Drake Oak Brook. This with second-term incumbents Bartels and Sanchez. year’s Civic Hall of Fame inductee will be Bill Shanklin. ages, second-year retail sales for our Elmhurst-Opoly board game, expansion of the Explore Elmhurst Trolley display advertising program (in partnership with the City of Elmhurst), redesign of the annual Elmhurst Community Directory for 2020 and more.

First announced January of 2017, the Capital Campaign surpassed goals for both the $150,000 Ralph P. Pechanio Student Internship Endowment Fund at Elmhurst College and the $50,000 educational portion of the $100,000 for the Second Century Fund by the start of 2019, with end-of-this-year gifts growing the endowment to more than $211,000.

Fundraising for the Second Century Fund’s $50,000 ECCI Civic Hall of Fame public memorial, which will be located in the downtown Elmhurst Metra train station to be rebuilt in 2021, was put on hiatus in 2019, but will rev back up again

this year and through the project’s completion.

During our first year of tiered membership dues, Director of Member Services Mariella Mastromauro recruited 72 new members and reactivated five members, generating some $46,000 in tier dues revenue.

Elmhurst-Opoly is now 60 percent sold out of a 1,000-edition run.

The event is open to all members of the Chamber and their guests, as well as any Elmhurst businesspeople interested in learning more about the Chamber. Ticket costs are $100 per person, $190 per couple, $720 for a table of eight, $850 for a table of 10 and $1,000 for an event sponsorship (which includes a table of eight).

Registration can be done on-line via the Upcoming Events calendar listing on the home page of the Chamber website at www.elmhurstchamber.org or by calling the

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Award-winning lecture series comes to ECRC A lecture program known as the January Series of Calvin University will be broadcast on Mondays through Friday from Jan. 8 through Jan. 28 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. It will be one of 60 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast this lecture and cultural arts series.

The 2020 edition features New York Times best-selling authors, Billboard-topping musicians, and a 41-year veteran of the White House press corps.

The January Series lectures will be video streamed live at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 West Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. The lectures are free and open to the public.

A few of the notable names in the 2020 lineup include: Ann Compton, who, as a member of the White House Press Corps, covered seven presidents; Mitch Albom, an author, columnist, radio host, and philanthropist whose books have sold more than 39 million copies and been translated into more than 45 languages; and Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at NYU, whose last two books were New York Times best-sellers.

The 15 speakers will provide insight on issues like poverty and hunger, the global water crisis, immigration, mass incarceration, religious freedom, and big data’s inequality and threat to democracy.

Kristi Potter, the director of the January Series, said the goal of the series is to cultivate deep thought and conversations about important issues of the day so as to inspire cultural renewal and the shaping of better global citizens in God’s world.

“Gaining knowledge is the first step to making a difference,” said Potter. “If we don’t know about these topics, then we don’t know how we can actually make a difference.”

Potter said the work starts with listening, even to those with whom we may disagree. She says Day Two of the January Series will provide a great opportunity for attendees to see what this looks like.

“We have the opportunity to hear from two respected scientists who hold opposing viewpoints on the topic of origins,” she said. “One is a six-day creationist, the other a theistic evolutionist, and both feel strongly about their views. Both actually feel the other person’s view is harming the church. And yet, the two have learned to talk to rather than past one another, using respectful dialogue with the understanding that they are both Christians.

“This moderated conversation will serve as a model for us for how to have difficult conversations— something we aspire to foster through this series and in all of our

work at Calvin University.”

While Potter says the series will dig deep into some of the complex issues facing the world today, it will also highlight the great progress being made in some of these areas. She expects it will inspire hope.

“It’s not all doom and gloom, positive things are happening,” she said. “I hope those who tune into the series this coming year will leave hopeful for the future and understand how they can take steps to make a difference. And maybe that step is just being more willing to listen to one another and acknowledging one another for who they are.”

Schedule of speakers The lecture program will take place Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. CST Wednesday, Jan. 8 Amber Warners

Wednesday, Jan. 15 Wednesday, Jan. 22 Deborah and James Fallows Ann Compton Up Close and Very Personal: My Thursday, Jan. 9 Our Towns: A 100,000 Mile Todd Charles Wood and Darrel Journey into the Heart of America 41 Years in the White House Press Corps R. Falk Moving Beyond Labels to a Thursday, Jan. 16 Thursday, Jan. 23 Christian Dialogue about Creation The 5 Browns Jeremy Everett and Evolution In Concert Solving America’s Hunger Crisis Friday, Jan. 10 Friday, Jan. 17 Friday, Jan. 24 Sandra Postel Bob Fu Johan Norberg Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of When Caesar Demands to be Progress: 10 Reasons to Look Water and Prosperity God: Religious Freedom in China Forward to the Future Monday, Jan. 13 Monday, Jan. 20 Monday, Jan. 27 Jonathan Haidt Alice Marie Johnson Karen Gonzalez The Coddling of the American In celebration of MLK Day The God Who Sees: Immigrants, Mind After Life: My Journey from Inthe Bible and the Journey to Belong carceration to Freedom Tuesday, Jan. 14 Tuesday, Jan. 28 Cathy O’Neil Tuesday, Jan. 21 Najla Kassab Weapons of Math Destruction: Mitch Albom The Reformed Church in the How Big Data Increase Inequality A Little Girl, An Earthquake and Middle East: Hopes and Challenges and Threatens Democracy the Making of a Family The Fierce Humility of Winning

Community calendar Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Jan. 4 Dinosaur Day at Lizzadro Museum From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ages 5 thru adult are invited to Lizzadro Museum, 1220 Kensington Rd. Oak Brook, for Dinosaur Day, held annually on the first Saturday of the new year at Lizzadro. Drop in at the Museum and learn more about fossils with hands-on activities.

See and touch real fossils, put together 3-D puzzles of dinosaur bones and make your own fossil imprint to take home. A drop-in game with prizes will be offered throughout the day with fossil prizes to take home. $8 per person, museum members free. No reservations required.

Info: 630-833-1616 or visit lizzadromuseum.org.

Monday, Jan. 6 The Elmhurst Garden Club will meet at Wilder Mansion beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a members lunch, a business meeting at 12:15 and a

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Sunday, Jan. 26 • At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents Chicagoland: City and Suburbs of the Railroad Age. Join Dr. Ann Durkin Keating, Professor of History at North Central College, as she discusses the influence of the railroad in the 19th century in northeastern Illinois through a slide lecture.

Dr. Keating is an accomplished author of many publications and she is co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Chicago. Program takes place in the Education Center and registration is required. Admission is free to Elmhurst Heritage Foundation members, $5 non-members. To register, call 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org.

• At 3 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony present “Mozart Magic” at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. A bake sale to benefit the Youth Outreach programs of the ESO will be held during intermission. Single concert tickets range in price from $12 to $32. Group and family rates are also available. Visit elmhurstsymphony. org or call 630-941-0202 for tickets and information.

Saturday, Jan. 11 • At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents Train Songs of America with folk musician Dean Milano, who will bring an engaging musical program of train-themed songs from America’s past—both well-known favorites and a few obscure selections as well. The program includes a slideshow featuring photos and artwork of trains throughout history. Program takes place in the Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave. Free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org.

• At 2 p.m. the Elmhurst Symphony present “Mozart Magic” at Mayslake Peabody Estate. Tours of the Mayslake mansion will be available for $5 per person from 1-2 p.m. before the concert. Single concert tickets range in price from $12 to $32. Group and family rates are also Ongoing programs: • Widows or Widowers (WOW) available. Visit elmhurstsymphony. org or call 630-941-0202 for tickets meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus and information.

Hall, 537 S. York Road. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainSaturday, Jan. 18 Beginning at 7 p.m., the Elm- ment. Info: Dave at 630-620-4060 or hurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry is host- visit WOW.cfsites.org.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, ing its second annual trivia night at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 537 T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry S. York Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 8 p.m. Includes Live musical entertainment every split-the-pot raffle, prizes for win- Friday evening. Karaoke on the secners, light dinner, cash bar. Tickets ond Friday of each month. Bingo available at eyfp.org, are $30 per on Wednesdays, starting with Early person, $300/table of ten. Proceeds Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-8337800. benefit EYFP.

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History Museum announces Jan.-Feb. programs Current exhibit: On the Right Track:

By Rail to Chicago & Beyond On display now through March 29, 2020 Take a journey through 170 years of railroading history—from Chicago to Elmhurst and beyond. This new exhibit explores how railroads carved out the suburban landscape as we know it today, and how people in the Chicago area experienced the railroad as both passengers and employees. View a wide array of interesting artifacts including: vintage telegraph equipment, dining car china from the C&NW 400 line, conductor’s uniform, steam engine bell and more. See the original 1894 Elmhurst station sign, rare photos and maps, model trains as well as a relic from Lincoln’s funeral train. Kids will enjoy the hands-on learning stations including a wooden train play area, working telegraph, and track switching game. Exhibit Sponsors: Community Bank of Elmhurst, Prairie Forge Group.

Location: Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst Hours: Sun., Tues.-Fri .1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

grew and developed over the years. Encounter an interactive tabletop map, videos, photos and other interactives as well as interesting artifacts from the museum’s collection including Carl Sandburg’s typewriter, local school and business memorabilia and much more. Check out a changing display of objects and photos featured in the History Spotlight as well as a history of the Glos Mansion and family.

Foundation Members, $5 Non-Members Registration required: elmhursthistory.org (Adult Programs page) or call 630-833-1457 Join Dr. Ann Durkin Keating, professor of history at North Central College, as she discusses the influence of the railroad in the 19thcentury in northeastern Illinois through a slide lecture.

Dr. Keating is an accomplished author of many publications including Chicagoland: Programs and Events for January City and Suburbs of the Railroad Age (UniverTrain Songs of sity of Chicago Press, 2005), and she is co-edAmerica with Dean Milano itor of the Encyclopedia of Chicago. Program Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. takes place in the Education Center and regisFolk musician Dean Milano presents an en- tration is required. gaging musical program of train-themed songs from America’s past—both well-known favorPrograms and Events ites and a few obscure selections as well. The for February program includes a slideshow featuring photos Next Stop Elmhurst: and artwork of trains throughout history. All An Exploration of ages welcome and registration is required. Pro- Elmhurst Railroads Past and Present gram takes place in the Education Center at the Thursday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m.

Elmhurst History Museum.

Registration required: Registration required: elmhursthistory.org elmhursthistory.org (Adult Programs page) or call 630-833-1457 (Adult Programs page) or call 630-833-1457 Ongoing exhibit: By All Accounts: Chicagoland: City and New Throwback Thursday Lecture series!

The Story of Elmhurst Suburbs of the Railroad Age Elmhurst History Museum’s curator of exhibExperience Elmhurst history through an Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. its, Dan Bartlett, will talk about the earliest hisaward-winning exhibit about how the city Admission is free to Elmhurst Heritage tory of the Galena & Chicago Union Railroad

through the western suburbs, its operations, and how the coming of that first rail line from Chicago affected the communities along its path.

Program takes place in the Education Center and registration is required.

Gallery Talk: On the Right Track Exhibit Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.

More is learned during the research phase of an exhibit than can possibly be included in our gallery.

Join curator of exhibits, Dan Bartlett, as he shares in-depth details about Chicagoland railroad history, the effect of the railroad on Elmhurst and other suburbs, and the creation of the On the Right Track exhibit. Drop-in adult program takes place in the first floor gallery, no registration required.

General information Unless specified, all programs are held at the Elmhurst History Museum are free. The Elmhurst History Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. Hours are Sun., Tues.-Fri .1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more information about any of the above programs, visit elmhursthistory.org or call 630833-1457.

Elmhurst Art Museum offers classes for children Drawing and Cartooning for Teens On Saturdays from Jan. 11 through Feb. 15 (no class Mar. 28 for spring break) from 10:30 11:30 a.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum offers Drawing & Cartooning for Teens.

If you are age 13-18 and love to draw or if you’re crazy about anime, consider taking this class.

From doodles to graphic novels, charge-up your self-expression and discover new techniques with Drawing and Cartooning.

Teens will have the opportunity to experiment with character design and sequential narratives while learning about: line, shading,

perspective, texture and color. Traditional media such as pencil, pen, crayon, marker and the like will be used to create your own cartoons.

Materials needed: Students are asked to provide a sketchbook, pencils, pen and colored pencils. Enrollment ranges from $106.75 to $140, based on time of registration.

Let’s Play with Clay On Wednesdays from Jan 8-Feb 12 (no class Mar. 25 for spring break) from 4:30-5:30 p.m., the Art Museum holds “Let’s Play with Clay” for ages 4-6.

Clay is perfect for kids who love to touch everything. Learn

basic pottery techniques to create artwork using everyday tools, and colorful glazes.

Tactile playtime encouraged.

All supplies included. Enrollment ranges from $102-$135, based on time of registration.

Mixed Media for Kids On Wednesdays from Jan 8-Feb 12 (no class Mar. 25 for spring break) from 4:00-5:30 p.m., the Art Museum will hold Mixed Media for Kids for ages 7-11.

Dream up your own 2-D and 3-D sculpture projects. Work, imagine, experiment and play with a wide variety of materials from clay, paper mache, wire, wood and oth-

er salvaged up-cycled materials.

Dress for mess!

All supplies included. Enrollment ranges from $102-$135, based on time of registration.

included. Remember to dress for the mess! Enrollment ranges from $114.75-$150, based on time of registration.

Let’s Start with Art On Thursdays from Jan 9-Feb 13 (no class Mar. 26 for spring break) from 5-6 p.m., the Art Museum will hold Mixed Media for Kids for ages 4-6.

This class is a multimedia exploration into the world of visual arts designed especially for your Kindergartner.

Children will learn about the process and skills involved in a variety of art mediums. All supplies

Public Notices

Five women charged with burglary from Naperville Old Navy store DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced last week bond has been set for five women accused of stealing merchandise from the Old Navy Store located at 220 South Route 59 in Naperville.

Kionna Williams, 30, of 400 East Blair Street, West Chicago, Desire Jackson, 20, of 6829 South Ada Street, Chicago, Savanna Grant, 20, of 640 South King Drive, Chicago, Kaprice Johns, 27, of 3337 West 95th Street, Evergreen Park, and Jasmine Brown, 26, of 7115 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, appeared in Bond Court where Judge James McCluskey set bond at $30,000 with 10% to apply for each of them.

It is alleged that on December 23, 2019, at approximately 8:24 p.m., witnesses observed the five women running from the Old Navy store with bags of items totaling approximately $3,100 that they had stolen from the store.

It is alleged that the women brought the shopping bags with them and that they had altered the bags in an attempt to defeat the store security system.

It is further alleged that after the women left the store, they got into a car, allegedly driven by Brown, and fled the scene. It is alleged that the women drove to a location in West Chicago where they were approached by an officer with the West Chicago Police Department.

It is further alleged that located inside the vehicle were numerous bags full of stolen merchandise including clothing, party items and house decor. All five women were arrested and taken into custody at this time.

“With just days left in the holiday shopping season, it is alleged that these defendants went into the Old Navy store intent on stealing whatever they could get their hands on,” Berlin said. “Their alleged behavior is completely unacceptable and perhaps today’s

charges will serve as a reminder to any would be offenders why the holiday season is often referred to as the shopping season and not the shoplifting season.”

Each defendant is charged with one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Retail Theft (Class 3 Felony). In addition, Johns and Williams are facing one count of Retail Theft (Class 4 Felony). The next court appearance for each of the defendants is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2020, for arraignment in front of Judge Liam Brennan. The five women are also suspected in thefts from numerous stores located in the Fox Valley Mall, which may result in additional charges.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt.

The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77277 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 2, 2019, wherein the business firm of SIMM GAMES LOCATED AT 3926 NICHOLAS COURT, AURORA, IL 60504 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) OWEN RAVELO, HOME ADDRESS 3926 NICHOLAS COURT, AURORA, IL 60504.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 2ND day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 19, 26, 2019 & Jan. 2, 2020) 363644 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77309 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 16, 2019, wherein the business firm of JOSEPH J. DAMM CONSULTING LOCATED AT 281 S. YORK STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126 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) JOSEPH J. DAMM, HOME ADDRESS 281 S. YORK STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 16TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 26, 2019, Jan. 2 & 9, 2020) 364047

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IC boys basketball team starts 2-1 at own tournament Knights girls basketball downs St. Thomas More at State Farm Classic

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team won two of its first three contests at its own IC Catholic Prep-Westmont Christmas tournament.

In a 54-45 win over Chicago Catalyst-Maria, the Knights led 17-7 after the first quarter and 24-22 at halftime. Catalyst cut the lead to 38-37 after three quarters, but IC Catholic Prep used a 16-8 fourth-quarter run to pull away.

Zach Jordan led the Knights with 16 points. He canned four 3-pointers in the game. Danny Roberto and Chauncey Lee each added 14 points.

Roberto sank three 3-pointers, while Lee was 6-for-8 from the foul line.

The Knights then dropped an 8883 shootout to Evergreen Park. IC Catholic Prep led 23-19 after the first quarter, but trailed 46-39 at intermission after Evergreen Park scored 27 points in the second quarter. Evergreen added 24 more points in the third quarter.

Danny Cronin led a balanced IC Catholic Prep attack with 18 points.

Jordan added 17 points, which included four 3-pointers. Lee had 15 points, while Dom Gaudio had 14 points (2 three-pointers) and Michael Hilgart had 10 points (1 three-pointers). IC Catholic Prep drained nine 3-pointers in the game, giving it 16 threes over the first two games of the tournament.

IC Catholic Prep rebounded to record a 46-39 win over Chicago Perspectives IIT/Joslin. Jordan led all scorers with 20 points. He hit four more 3-pointers to give him 11 threes in the first three games of the tournament. Lee added 11 points, while Gaudio and Cronin each had six points.

The win over Perspectives put IC Catholic Prep at 10-3 on the season.

The Knights wrapped up the tournament at home against Reavis earlier this week. IC Catholic Prep heads to Wheaton Friday for a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division game against St. Francis in the Spy-

glass Athletic Center. IC and York and Hannah Johnson each had eight points. meet at York Wednesday, Jan. 8.

IC Catholic Prep then dropped a 52-24 game to Camp Point Central/ IC Catholic Prep Augusta Southeast at Bloomington girls basketball The IC Catholic Prep girls basket- High School.

The Knights found themselves ball team headed to the Bloomington-Normal area to compete in the down 19-6 after the first quarter and 31-13 at halftime.

State Farm Holiday Classic.

Alia Johnson led the way with The Knights opened the tournament with a 38-28 loss to Sherrard eight points, while Wagner had six at Normal Community High School. points. Hannah Johnson and Gaudio The Knights trailed 12-6 after the first quarter and 17-10 at halftime.

Alia Johnson led the Knights with 15 points. Claire Wagner added six points, while Hannah Johnson had five points, including one 3-pointer.

IC Catholic Prep roared back the next day and downed Champaign St. Thomas More 47-35 at Bloomington High School. After playing to a 2222 tie in the first half, the Knights used a 19-9 run in the third quarter to establish themselves.

Alia Johnson again led the Knights in scoring with 17 points. Gia Gaudio chipped in 12 points, while Wagner

Timothy Christian girls basketball team wins first three at Lisle

11-1 York boys basketball team wins first three tournament games Dukes girls basketball team in action at Montini

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

In recent times, the York boys basketball team has enjoyed success in its own Jack Tosh Holiday Classic.

York won the tournament in 2015 and 2018 in a 32-team field and also won it in 2012.

This season, the Dukes put themselves in prime position for more success by winning their first three games at the Tosh.

York (11-1) reached the 32-team-bracket semifinals with a 46-39 win over Rolling Meadows.

The Dukes led 17-6 after the first quarter and 22-16 at halftime.

Nate Shockey led York with 25 points, which included three 3-pointers. He made 10 of 15 free-throw attempts and had six rebounds to go with two steals. Tim Glavan had nine points, while Denton Rohde and Nick Hesch each had six points.

Hesch and Jake Brandolino each had six rebounds. York shot 35.6 percent from the field and 57.9 percent from the free-throw line, but held Rolling Meadows to 34.3 percent shooting

from the floor.

Earlier, York was 50-46 overtime winner against Chicago St. Ignatius.

York led 9-6 after the first quarter and trailed 19-16 at halftime.

St. Ignatius extended the lead to 34-29 heading into the fourth quarter, but York held St. Ignatius to three points in the fourth quarter to force overtime.

Shockey led the Dukes with 22 points on the strength of 14 of 19 shooting from the free-throw line.

Jeff Grace added nine points, while Hesch had eight points. Hesch added nine rebounds, while Rhode had six rebounds. Brandolino and Grace each had five rebounds. Grace also had four steals.

York opened the tournament with a 61-44 win over Montini. The Dukes held a slim 19-16 edge after the first quarter, but used a 15-4 second-quarter run to take a 34-20 lead into halftime.

Shockey again was York’s leading scorer with 23 points. He shot 4-for9 from the 3-point line. Grace added 13 points, while Hesch had eight points, as did Brandolino. Grace led York with six rebounds, while Hesch and Rohde each had five rebounds.

Shockey and Brandolino each had four assists, while Grace had three assists. Grace had six steals. York shot 44.9 percent from the field and

each had four points.

IC Catholic Prep also lost a 50-41 game to Rockford Lutheran at Normal Community in the third-place consolation game. Rockford led 1312 after the first quarter and 25-19 at halftime.

Hannah Johnson paced the Knights with 14 points, while Alia Johnson had 12 points. Wagner added nine points and Annie Guinan had five points.

had 12 steals in the game.

The Dukes played Schaumburg in the semifinals earlier this week, and played either Hinsdale South or Bolingbrook on New Year’s Eve for either the Tosh championship or third place.

The Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, in its 46th year, is the largest holiday tournament in the state of Illinois.

York coach Vince Doran expanded the tournament to 32 teams in 2013.

York girls basketball The York girls basketball team played in the 11th annual Montini Catholic Christmas Tournament in Lombard.

York opened play with a 58-49 loss to Geneva. The Dukes then scored a 39-36 win over Huntley before dropping a 46-40 contest to Lake Zurich.

The loss to Lake Zurich put York at 12-3 overall.

York wrapped up play at Montini earlier this week in the consolation third-place game against Nazareth Academy.

The Dukes host IC Catholic Prep Jan. 8 in a non-conference game before returning to West Suburban Conference Silver Division action Jan. 10 at home against Downers Grove North. York is 5-0 in WSC Silver play and the Downers contest will wrap up first-round play.

Trojans boys basketball team defeats Lake Forest at York

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls basketball team shook off a pre-Christmas loss to Aurora Christian with authority by winning its first three contests at the Lisle Cage Classic Christmas tournament.

The Trojans opened play at Lisle with a 54-51 come-from-behind triumph against Wheaton St. Francis.

Timothy trailed 15-8 after the first quarter, but used a 19-6 run in the second to go up 27-21 at halftime. St. Francis outscored Timothy 30-27 in the second half.

Hannah Schuringa led the Trojans with 23 points on 11 of 16 shooting.

Freshman Grace Roland added 11 points, while Sureya Alex had nine points. Timothy shot 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. Schringa and Greta Hoogstra each had seven rebounds.

Roland had three assists.

Timothy was a 63-52 winner over Chicago Latin School. The Trojans took charge early, leading 17-8 after the first quarter and 31-25 at halftime.

Schuringa again was tough for Timothy with 20 points on 9 of 12 shooting. Alex added 13 points, while Roland had 11 points and Sara Carstensen rounded out a balanced scoring attack with 10 points, giving Timothy four double-digit scorers in the contest. The Trojans shot 45 percent from the field. The Trojans again were strong from the line, hit-

ting on 81 percent of their free-throw attempts (17 of 21). Alex was 6-for-7 from the line, while Hoogstra didn’t miss in four attempts. Roland had 11 rebounds, while Schuringa had eight.

Roland also had four assists, while Alex had three.

The Trojans made it 3-0 at Lisle with a 45-35 win against Walther Christian. It was Timothy’s second win of the season against Walther.

The Trojans led 11-8 after one and 26-12 at halftime. The Trojans survived a third-quarter Walther comeback. The win moved the Trojans to 11-4 overall.

Timothy wrapped up play earlier this week at Lisle in the championship game against Rosary. The Timothy JV team played for the consolation championship at Lisle earlier this week.

Timothy Christian boys basketball The Timothy Christian boys basketball team opened play in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York by defeating Lake Forest.

In the 47-43 win against Lake Forest, Timothy trailed 10-7 after the first quarter and 25-18 at halftime.

However, the Trojans outscored the Scouts 17-7 in the third quarter and 12-11 in the fourth to engineer the come-from-behind win.

Josh Harris led the Trojans with 13 points, while AJ Vos and Ben VanderWal each had eight points.

Zach Orange had seven points, while Marquis Johnson had six points. The Trojans shot 12 of 15 from the freethrow line (80 percent). VanderWal had seven rebounds, while Vos had five. Vos also had four assists.

The Trojans then lost 62-60 to Bolingbrook in the second round at

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York girls bowling team sets two school records Dukes wrestling team continues winning ways

excellence in the classroom.

“Jack is a hard-working offensive lineman with a ton of upside,” Bucknell coach Dave Cecchini noted on the Bucknell football website when the signing was announced. “He was a pillar of both his high-school team and his community.”

Wall was one of 10 players to ink with Bucknell during the NCAA’s football early signing period. The team went 3-8 last season, and is a member of the Patriot League.

Also, Gavin Rieger, a midfielder on the York boys lacrosse team, has committed to play the sport at the York college commitments York football player Jack Wall collegiate level at Division III North recently signed his national letter of Central College in Naperville. intent to continue his gridiron career York football all-conference at Division I Bucknell.

Six York football players earned a Wall is a 6-4, 270-pound offensive lineman. He was part of a York offen- spot on the 2019 West Suburban Consive line that did not give up a sack in ference Silver Division all-conference 2019. Wall was one of the first mem- team.

That list includes Antonio Carillo, bers of the York Championship Club that honors student-athletes for ded- Nick Conroy, Chris Eckard, Tim Glaication to the football program and van, Josh Mathiasen and Dan Wagner. thanks to a 3-0 showing at a recent quad.

The Dukes kept that momentum going by winning the consolation championship at the DeKalb tournament.

York lost to Prospect 40-27 and then rolled off wins against Joliet Central (40-30), Pewaukee, Wisconsin (36-34), Providence (40-35), Plainfield South (54-25) and McHenry (46-24).

The wins moved York to 14-4 overall in dual meets.

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The York girls bowling team got out the pencil, eraser and cracked open the program record book at the recent Harlem tournament near Rockford.

The Dukes took fourth place at the tournament, but set two new program records in the process.

York bowled the highest team game in school history at 1,102. It also marked the first 1,100 team game in school history.

The Dukes also set a new school record for highest series at 5,788.

York wrestling The York wrestling team rolled into the holidays on a high note

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Evans at Marquette Former York multi-sport athlete Molly Evans is now a sophomore on the Marquette University women’s track and field team in Milwaukee.

Evans, who played volleyball and was on the York track and field team as well, competed in five meets indoors as a freshman where she fin-

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York. Bolingbrook led 15-13 after one and 36-27 at halftime. Timothy outscored Bolingbrook 15-10 in the third quarter and played to a 16-16 tie in the fourth.

Matt Owens paced the Trojans with 18 points against Bolingbrook, while Vos had 17 points. Harris finished with 11 points. VanderWal had seven points. Vos made three 3-pointers, while Harris canned a pair of 3s. Timothy shot 5-for-11 from the foul line.

VanderWal had eight rebounds, while Owens had six and Vos five.

Owens added seven assists, while Jack Baldridge had four assists.

The Trojans also lost 69-53 to Chicago St. Patrick at York. St. Pat’s led 24-17 after the first quar-

ter and 36-29 at halftime. St. Pat’s outscored Timothy 33-24 in the second half. Harris led the Trojans with 22 points, while Johnson and VanderWal each had eight points.

Harris sank four 3-pointers. VanderWal pulled in nine rebounds, while Orange and Johnson each had five rebounds. Owens had seven assists, while Baldridge had four assists.

Timothy finished play earlier this week at York against Providence Catholic. The Trojans return to Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action Jan. 10 at home against Elmwood Park before hitting the road for their annual Michigan trip to play Covenant Christian out of Grand Rapids on Jan. 11.

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Forest preserves offer outdoor winter fun Sledding, snow tubing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing and more available

Find the sure cure for cabin fever in DuPage forest preserves, which offer residents plenty of reasons to get outside and play this winter.

When there’s plenty of packed snow on the hill (usually more than 3 inches), thrill-seekers can snow tube down the 800-foot run on Mount Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Only district inner tubes are allowed.

If conditions allow, the hill is open Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 23; Friday, Jan. 17 (Teacher Work Day); Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); and Monday, Feb.17 (President’s Day).

Inner tube rentals are at the base of the hill and are $10 per tube per day.

The tubing hill is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; rentals end at 3:30 p.m.

Visitors can also explore the forest preserves by snowshoes. When

there’s plenty of snow on the trails, snowshoe rentals are available at three forest preserves December through February for $10 for two hours or $15 for the day. ● Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville at the tubing hill (when open) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ● Forest Preserve District headquarters at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 630-933-7248 for availability. ● Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. (rentals end at 2 p.m.). Call 630-850-8110 for availability.

Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago is also hosting “Farm Life in Winter” Thursday through Monday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. now through Feb. 29

with different activities every day.

Visitors may be able to harvest ice on Timber Lake, check for new lambs, watch tool repairs in the wagon shed, or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride around the farm when there is at least 4 inches of packed snow. Rides are $5 per person ages 5 and up, and adults must accompany children under 13. Call 630-876-5900 or check Kline Creek Farm’s Facebook page for each day’s activity.

Starting Jan. 1, Kline Creek Farm will ask for a suggested admission donation of $5 per person for ages 3 and up (under 3 free).

For fans of cross-country skiing, rangers groom more than 70 miles of trails at forest preserves such as Blackwell in Warrenville, Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook, Danada and Herrick Lake in Wheaton, Greene Valley and Springbrook

Prairie in Naperville, Mallard Lake in Hanover Park, Meacham Grove in Bloomingdale, Waterfall Glen in Darien and West DuPage Woods in West Chicago. Visitors who aren’t classic skiers should use the inside of the trails to avoid damaging the set tracks.

Ice fishing, ice skating and sledding are allowed at most forest preserves, although never at Spring Creek Reservoir in Bloomingdale.

Additionally, sledding is not allowed at Mount Hoy at Blackwell or at the closed landfill sites at Greene Valley and Mallard Lake. The Forest Preserve District does not monitor ice conditions, so visitors go on ice at their own risk.

As a guideline not a guarantee, there should be at least 4 inches of clear ice for any activity for one person; 8 inches of clear ice for a group.

Anglers can find complete regulations in the fishing guide (PDF).

Finally, when there’s adequate snow conditions, mushers can dog sled on the Thunderbird Spur Trail at Greene Valley and on the West Branch Regional, Bobolink and connector trails north of Mack Road at the McKee Marsh area of Blackwell.

A complete list of winter programs and activities is available on the district’s website or in the quarterly Conservationist. Print subscriptions are free for DuPage County residents and $5 per year for nonresidents; email subscriptions are free for all readers. Subscribe online or by emailing forest@dupageforest.org.

For information, call 630-9337200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the district’s e-newsletter, blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

DuPage County Forest Preserve District: Enjoy the outdoors, but follow safety tips The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds residents to play it safe while enjoying ice fishing, snow tubing, cross-country skiing and other fun winter activities.

“The safest way to enjoy the outdoors is with another person so you’re not alone if there’s an emergency,” said Dan Jones, assistant site operations manager and longtime District ranger. “If that’s not possible, let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be back.”

For those venturing onto the ice, there should be at least 4 inches of clear ice for one person as a guideline

not a guarantee. For a group of people, there should be at least 8 inches of solid ice. In DuPage County’s forest preserves, rangers do not monitor ice conditions, so visitors step onto the ice at their own risk.

“It’s always a good idea to carry a set of ice picks with you in case you fall through the ice,” Jones adds.

Ice strength can be affected by wind, snow, rain, sunlight, water levels, underground springs and temperature, which can vary greatly over one body of water. Anyone venturing out onto the ice should know the signs of dangerous conditions:

• Cracks, ridges or faults • Different-colored ice, especially dark gray or black • Ice that looks rotten or porous • Ice covered by snow, water or slush • Running water or bubbles under the ice “If you fall through the ice, turn toward the direction you came from because that’s probably the strongest ice,” Jones said. “Place your hands and arms on the unbroken surface, kick your feet, and try to pull yourself out using ice picks if you have them. Once you’re out of the water, lie flat on the ice and roll away from the hole. Get to a warm, dry, sheltered area as soon as possible and call 9-1-1.”

Frostbite and hypothermia can also

pose dangers, even in mild winter weather. Signs of hypothermia include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, slurred speech and loss of motor skills. Signs of frostbite, which most frequently harms extremities like fingers, toes, ears and noses, include numbness, a white or grayish-yellow skin color, or an unusual waxy feeling to skin. Keep in mind that some people are more susceptible to the cold, particularly children, the elderly and those with circulation problems.

Medical attention is necessary to treat these conditions, but dressing properly in the first place can help prevent them.

Dress in layers with moisture-wicking underclothes and outer heat-retain-

ing layers. Wool, silk and synthetic fleece retain body heat better than cotton. Waterproof boots, thick socks, a hat, and gloves or mittens help keep extremities warm. A scarf, neck tube or facemask will keep your face warm and help cover as much exposed skin as possible. Ice traction cleats will keep you from slipping on icy trails.

It’s also a good idea to check the weather forecast before heading outside, paying close attention to storm watches and warnings and wind chill warnings.

For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the district’s e-newsletter, blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

Pritzker signs pension consolidation bill into law 649 funds will be combined into two

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A new law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Dec. 18 will consolidate 649 downstate and suburban police and firefighter pension funds into just two.

Pritzker signed the measure, passed in the recent fall veto session, in Chicago and hailed it as an initiative 70 years in the making.

“Bipartisanship in this General Assembly has achieved what none of their predecessors have been able to do: consolidate the (nearly) 650 downstate and suburban pension funds to just two, amplifying their investment power and reducing the burden on property taxpayers,” Pritzker said in a news release. “Working together, we are helping hundreds of cities in Illinois alleviate their spiraling property tax burdens, and just as importantly, we’re showing that Illinois can tackle its most intractable problems.”

The governor’s office said Senate Bill 1300, the legislation he signed Wednesday, will leverage “$15 billion in assets—$8.7 billion in the police fund and $6.3 (billion) in the fire fund—to increase investment re-

turns and lower management costs.”

It estimated the new law would create greater returns from $820 million to $2.5 billion over the next five years, and “billions more over the next 20 years.”

The bill passed with broad bipartisan support by tallies of 96-14 in the House and 42-12 in the Senate.

It was also supported by the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and the Illinois Municipal League, a statewide organization that represents local communities throughout Illinois “Consolidating the assets of the … downstate public safety pension funds throughout Illinois will help provide stronger investment returns for active and retired public safety employees and reduce redundant administrative costs on Illinois’ taxpayers,” IML Executive Director Brad Cole said in a release. “This is a good first step forward on the complicated and comprehensive issue of pension reform.”

Despite bipartisan support, detractors, including several Republicans, opposed a provision that retroactively enhances benefits for so-called “Tier 2” employees — those hired after Jan. 1, 2011, when the state implemented new retirement systems with substantially lower benefits.

Several pension experts, however,

have said the provision was necessary because many of those positions are not covered by Social Security. That’s allowed under federal law known as a “safe harbor” provision, but only if the benefits are at least as generous as what Social Security would pay.

The governor’s office said the new law “brings Tier 2 pensions into compliance to avoid future additional liabilities, which is estimated to cost $70 to $95 million while projected investment gains can generate an additional $820 million to $2.5 billion.”

Rep. Mark Batinick, a Plainfield Republican who serves as minority spokesperson on the House Personnel and Pensions Committee, praised the passage of the bill in a news release.

“Our state’s broken pension system has been a heavy weight on the backs of Illinois taxpayers,” Batinick said. “With today’s bill signed into law I can proudly say that we are providing relief to our hardworking residents. This was a significant bipartisan reform effort that will make positive change. The work is not done on pensions, but today we can all celebrate this success.”

The bill was a recommendation of the Illinois Pension Consolidation Feasibility Task Force, which is a body Pritzker created early in February.

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