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Villa Park man charged with robbing bank in Lombard

FBI: Suspect duct-taped sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks around his waist that looked like a bomb

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A Villa Park man has been charged with robbery after the FBI said he walked into a West Suburban Bank location in Lombard on Oct. 4 with sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks reportedly duct-taped around his waist that looked like a bomb, took $800 that was handed to

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him by the branch manager, and left the bank.

Jason Bradley was taken into custody early that night at his home in Villa Park. He remains in federal custody.

The FBI affidavit filed in U.S. District Court on Oct. 5 stated that video surveillance showed Bradley entering the bank, located in the 700 block of N. Main St., at approximately 1:17 p.m. wearing a red T-shirt, blue jeans, a gray zip-up hoodie and a blue medical face mask. He allegedly handed the branch manager a note saying, “I need everything from your drawer or WE ALL DIE!!!”

The FBI said Bradley then unzipped his sweatshirt, and revealed a device strapped to his waist that resembled a bomb. He gestured toward his waist to the device which appeared to be duct-taped and contained multiple white sticks and one red stick with black wires connected to them, according to the FBI. The branch manager handed the note to the teller behind the window because the teller was the only one with access to the money. The teller pressed a distress button on the Teller Cash Recycler, which dispenses a predetermined amount of cash in specific denominations, and gave the

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suspect $800, the FBI said.

After being handed the money, the FBI said Bradley left the bank and entered a silver Chevrolet Cruze which was registered to him. The FBI said Bradley ditched his car in Elmhurst and walked back to his home.

According to the FBI, Bradley texted his wife a photo of him holding a

handful of cash with the text saying, “Nobody has been looking for me?

Nothing? Wtf.” At approximately 2 p.m., the FBI said it began conducting surveillance outside Bradley’s house in Villa Park. According to law enforcement officers on surveillance, they saw Bradley return to the house on foot

at approximately 4:30 p.m. wearing the same red T-shirt and blue jeans he had reportedly been wearing at the time of the alleged robbery.

The FBI said Bradley went inside the house, and at approximately 6:40 p.m., exited the house and sat on the front steps to smoke a cigarette.

Bradley was then taken into custody.

According to the FBI, law enforcement searched Bradley pursuant to his arrest and found approximately $747 on his person.

The FBI said Bradley’s wife signed a written consent form authorizing a search of the house, of which she is the sole owner, and also forwarded the texts from Bradley.

According to the FBI, Bradley’s wife told the agency that at around 5:45 p.m., Bradley had called her and told her he had robbed a bank and ditched his car in Elmhurst. The FBI said his wife stated that he told her he strapped fireworks to his chest, handed a note to the teller and then

texted her the picture of him holding the wad of cash.

The FBI said a red shirt that appeared to be the one worn during the course of the alleged robbery, fireworks wrappers, a notepad consistent with the demand note, and a roll of duct tape were recovered upon searching the home.

The FBI also said it recovered Bradley’s vehicle in the area of the 100 block of N. Walnut St. in Elmhurst.

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This video surveillance photo shows alleged robbery suspect Jason Bradley of Villa Park walking out of the West Suburban Bank in the 700 block of N. Main St., Lombard on Oct. 4 after reportedly taking $800.

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This photo shows all that remained of the Cook County Courthouse building in downtown Chicago when the entire lakefront fell victim to the Great Chicago Fire that began on Oct. 8, 1871 and blazed for three days. The rooftop finials seen here on the top of the building were “survivors” of the fire. One was donated to Elmhurst and still stands just west of the Conservatory in Wilder Park. The Martha Ibbetson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a re-dedication ceremony and unveiled a plaque on Friday, Oct. 8. Full story and more photos inside.

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Epiphany ‘Men in Mission’ celebrates at Sugar Creek golf course More than 40 golfers and guests helped raise funds recently at the annual Golf Outing of Epiphany Lutheran Church’s Men in Mission group – celebrating a return of the event after a COVID 19-forced cancellation last year.

The Elmhurst church organization uses funds raised by the event

at Sugar Creek Golf Course to benefit needy individuals and families, as well as other charitable groups and programs.

“We had a really fun, successful fundraising outing and we’re so grateful to our golfers and our very generous sponsors and congregation for all the support,” said Tom Connolly, Men in Mission

co-chairman.

One of the day’s contests was “Beat the Pastor,” which tests whose tee shot lands closest to the pin.

“I was a little under the weather and wasn’t playing my best, but I managed to hit a few good shots,” said Epiphany Senior Pastor Ronald Feltman.

“It was great to have so many young people out this year!”

Businesses and people who sponsored holes for the Sept. 19 event were Becker Sales, Bounce Houses R Us, West Suburban Wealth Management – West Suburban Bank, Bill Friberg and Gary Sanders, the Redfearn Family, and Friends of Men in Mission.

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Macy Fries tees off at the Men in Mission Golf Outing of Epiphany Lutheran Church. Funds raised by the event will benefit needy individuals and families, as well as other charitable groups and programs.

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Ronald Feltman, senior pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church, is joined by winners of the annual “Beat the Pastor” contest, which tests whose tee shot lands closest to the pin. From left are Julie Hanebuth, Gary Sanders, Steve Martich, Pastor Feltman, Greg Taylor, Roy Schroeder, Jeff Kociak, Sam Kociak and Mike Stufflebeam.

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York Drama does it again. Motivated by the mantra “act with empathy, lift with love, and live with courage,” York Drama opens the 2021-22 season with live outdoor tented performances of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

The National Theatre of London developed Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel into a critically-acclaimed play popular with theatre fans around the world. A winner of seven Olivier and five Tony awards, the play depicts the story of neuro-atypical 15-year-old Christopher Boone, who excels at mathematics but struggles with interpersonal communications.

When Christopher becomes a suspect in the murder of his neighbor’s dog, he must gather the courage to venture beyond the confines of his neighborhood and risk the physical pain of interacting with strangers. Despite his inability to emote, Christopher’s character becomes the most accessible to the audience. His thoughts -- expertly narrated by his teacher, Siobhan -- allow the audience to see Christopher as a complex, insightful, and authentic young man, attempting to find his purpose in this life.

Director John Forsythe encourages the actors to be brave in their acting choices and to use the masks we all live with now, which inhibit the communication of emotions to help them better understand the valor that Christopher displays in breaking through his own barriers.

“This is the perfect show to welcome our students and audience back to live performances,” Forsythe said.

“It embodies the magic and storytelling that only live theatre can provide.

Christopher’s hero’s journey binds us together in the same way that stories transported audiences through the centuries, from the Greeks to Shakespeare to Star Wars.”

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will feature the technical work of more than 50 York student technicians and actors The performances will take place Thurs. through Sun., Oct. 14, 15, 16, and 17 at 6:30 p.m. The production will be performed in open air festival tents. Check-in at the Baker Auditorium entrance of York Community High School, where ticket holders will be guided to their seats in the Pastor Ronald Feltman sends a shot flying during the “Beat the outdoor theatre. Tickets are available Pastor” contest at the Men in Mission Golf Outing of Epiphany on yorkdrama.org.

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Police beat Harassment, threats

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.

Oct. 3 Police said a reporting officer responded to the 900 block of S. Hillcrest at 8:04 p.m. for a harassment report. The victim advised she had received unwanted text messages from an unknown number and believed it to be the suspect. The officer contacted the suspect who related he was not sending the text messages. After the officer contacted the suspect, the suspect called the victim and violated the conditions of his bond from a recent domestic battery arrest. A warrant will be sought for violation of bail bond.

Assault, battery Oct. 2 Police said an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of W. Diversey at 2:48 p.m. for a battery report. The officer met with the suspect who advised that the victim was being rude to her so she put up her hands, did not strike the victim and then left the room. The victim stated she was afraid the suspect was going to hit her. The officer tried to make contact with the suspect again but the suspect had fled the area.

A warrant will be sought for aggravated battery of a senior citizen.

Criminal damage, criminal trespass Oct. 2 Police said officers were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Addison at 9:01 p.m. for a group of juveniles that threw a ball off the parking garage. Upon arrival, the responding officer located a discharged fire extinguisher in the parking garage. A damage to city property report was submitted.

Oct. 1 Zoey Vanjones, 62, of Elmhurst, was cited for a city ordinance infraction for criminal damage to property in the 900 block of S. Hawthorne at 2 p.m. Police said an officer responded to the above address for the report of an intoxicated subject passed out in the driveway. When the officer arrived, he found Vanjones extremely intoxicated and had broken the front picture window, according to police.

Donna M. Weber, 59, of Des Plaines, was charged with criminal trespass to a residence in the 400 block of Addison at 5:48 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above address on a report of a subject sleeping on the back porch of the residence. The complainant advised she found Weber within the screenedin porch of the residence, according to police.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance Oct. 6 Police said officers responded to the report of a subject being forced into a vehicle which immediately fled the scene. An ISPERN message was broadcast. Officers were able to determine the victim’s location, requested the Woodridge police to respond to the address, and officers met with the victim. Elmhurst police detectives responded to the scene to take over the investigation. An investigation is pending.

Oct. 5 Police said officers responded for a check on well-being of a subject who was outside screaming at 2:47 a.m. Officers located the victim on Salt Creek Trail. The victim was in distress, screaming incoherently and admitted to drinking alcohol and smoking crack cocaine. Medics transported the victim to the hospital.

CALL 800-222-TIPS Oct. 4 A 41-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery in the 700 block of Michigan at 2:01 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect spit on the victim and scratched his wrists and arms.

Officers observed scratches on the victim’s wrists and arms.

Oct. 3 A complainant in the 400 block of N. Oak told police at 11:34 a.m. that during a verbal argument, the suspect grabbed her arm and raised his hand to punch her. No visible injuries were observed. The suspect denies any battery took place. Both parties agreed to stay away from each other for the evening.

Oct. 2 A 27-year-old Bridgeview man was charged with two counts of battery in the 700 block of S. York at 4:43 a.m. Police said the suspect fled the scene prior to their arrival. A victim told police that subsequent to an argument, the suspect struck her in the face. Officers observed an area of the victim’s forehead was swollen and her lip was bleeding.

Sept. 30 Police said officers responded to the 100 block of N. York at 2:20 p.m. for the report of a customer refusing to pay their bill. The complainant did not wish to pursue charges but wanted the subject served with a no-trespass notice. The subject was located, advised not to return to the business, and served with a no-trespass notice.

DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, illegal possession of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor Oct. 2 Javonte A. Scott, 22, of Park Forest, was charged with no valid driver’s license, disobeying a traffic control device and transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near Spring and Butterfield at 6:33 a.m.

Police said while searching Scott, five debit cards with five different names were located in his possession. According to police, Scott stated he did not know the owners of the cards and was going to use them for gas.

Fleeing, eluding

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of fleeing and eluding in which drivers of a vehicle or a motorcycle reportedly fled after a traffic stop was conducted.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance Oct. 4 Bobbie Roberts, 47, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for disobeying a traffic control device and unlawful possession of cannabis by driver subsequent to a traffic stop near Chandler and Marion at 5:04 p.m.

Oct. 2 Deanna N. Sowa, 35, of Wheeling, was charged with two counts of felony retail theft, two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 4:32 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for someone that was attempting to sell drugs. Officers located Sowa and found that she was in possession of stolen property that was taken from Kohl’s, according to police. Police said Sowa was arrested and found to be in possession of heroin, cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

Suspicious circumstances Oct. 3 Police said officers responded to a pub in the 400 block of S. Spring at 12:35 a.m. for the report of an intoxicated male who was refusing to leave. According to police, a complainant related that the subject was bothering and arguing with patrons and was asked to leave but refused. Police said the subject, Jose L. Alanis, 33, of Elmhurst, was issued a no-trespass notice and left the area. However, police said Alanis was observed walking in the roadway after being issued the no-trespass notice, and after numerous attempts to order him out of the roadway, he was arrested and transported to the police station. He was charged with intoxicated pedestrian walking on a roadway.

Oct. 1 Police said a complainant came to the lobby of the police department at 3:21 p.m. to turn in a firearm for destruction. The complainant related she located the revolver in her deceased parent’s residence. An officer ran the serial number of the firearm and learned it was reported stolen out of Villa Park. The firearm was turned over to the Villa Park police.

Sept. 30 A complainant in the 600 block of N. York told police at 1:32 p.m. that a victim attempted to purchase groceries with a counterfeit $100 bill. The customer stated she was unaware the bill was not real and provided the officer with four additional counterfeit $100 bills.

The store did not wish to pursue charges. The counterfeit bills were placed into evidence for destruction.

A victim in the 600 block of Babcock told

police at 5:27 p.m. that while he was in the basement, he heard a loud noise and a male voice yelling there was a fire. The victim ran upstairs to find the entry door to his home had been kicked in. An investigation is pending.

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

Oct. 6 Theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 1:23 p.m. A victim told police that while at the store, her wallet was stolen from her purse. Video surveillance shows the suspect engaged the victim in conversation, forced her way between the victim and her shopping cart, and concealed the victim’s wallet in her waistband. The victim received a fraud alert referencing a purchase that was attempted but denied.

Theft was reported in the 100 block of E. Brush Hill at 7:20 p.m. A victim told police she left her purse unattended at her desk. Upon returning to her desk, she learned an unknown suspect took her debit card, credit cards, Illinois driver’s license and insurance cards from her wallet.

Identity theft was reported at an auto dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand at 8:46 p.m.

Police said an officer responded to the dealership for an identity theft report. An unknown suspect used the victim’s personal information in an attempt to fraudulently purchase a vehicle. When the suspect was asked to provide the physical driver’s license, he left the dealership.

Oct. 5 Deceptive practice was reported in the 500 block of Michigan at 1:10 p.m. A victim received a pop-up window on his computer stating his computer had been compromised.

He called the phone number and provided the suspect with his personal information and access to his computer. The suspect instructed the victim to purchase five Google Play cards as payment to fix the computer. The victim purchased the gift cards and gave the security codes to the suspect.

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 600 block of County Line at 2:51 p.m. Police said four victims related their vehicles were burglarized while parked in the business parking garage. The unknown suspect(s) smashed three of the vehicles’ windows to gain access to their interiors and one vehicle was left unlocked. The items stolen from all four vehicles included: a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm handgun, a Nike duffle bag containing workout clothing, a DeWalt bag containing several hand tools and a Milwaukee portable radio. The handgun was entered into LEADS as stolen.

Oct. 4-Oct. 5 Commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 200 block of W. Lake sometime between the above dates. A victim told police that an unknown suspect broke into his company’s garage and stole a mini excavator.

An investigation is pending.

Oct. 3-Oct. 4 Theft by deception was reported in the 100 block of Virginia. A victim told police that she received a fraudulent email confirming a purchase she did not make. She called the number on the email and was told to purchase gift cards to assist in stopping the alleged fraud.

The victim subsequently purchased Google

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(Continued from page 6) Play and eBay gift cards and provid- Police said a silver Chrysler mined the suspect with the information ivan (occupied by two unknown from the cards. suspects) entered the rear lot of the dealership. The suspects used a Sept. 29-Oct. 4 rolling jack and Sawzall to remove Theft by deception was reported a catalytic converter from a Toyota at Elmhurst Terrace. Police said an Prius and a Ford Explorer. officer responded to the above location for a fraud report. The victim Sept. 15 related she placed an advertiseIdentity theft was reported in ment to sell an iPhone and mailed the 400 block of N. Elm at 10:28 the phone to an unknown suspect. a.m. Police said a victim received She received an email asking her to his billing statement from Bank of purchase Google Play gift cards to America for his credit card and obexpedite the deposit to her account. served transactions on his account The victim complied, purchased that he had not authorized. Bank of Google Play gift cards and provid- America closed the account due to ed the cards’ security information to fraudulent activity and requested a the suspect. police report.

Oct. 1 Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 11:25 a.m. An unknown suspect(s) removed the victim’s catalytic converter from their Toyota Prius.

March 17-Aug. 24 Deceptive practice was reported in the 300 block of Sunnyside. Police said a victim purchased a fraudulent time-share. An unknown suspect(s) informed the victim he owed taxes on the time share. The victim Sept. 30-Oct. 1 wired cash to the suspect(s) before Theft of vehicle parts was reported he realized he was being scammed. in the 100 block of Fellows. A complainant told police that an unknown July 22 suspect(s) cut the catalytic converter Forgery was reported in the 400 from his vehicle while it was parked block of W. Fullerton. A victim rein the parking lot overnight. ports she was notified by a vendor Burglary to a vehicle was reported that they did not receive payment in the 400 block of Church. A victim for services. The victim contacted told police that an unknown sus- her bank and learned an unknown pect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle suspect fraudulently altered the while it was parked in her driveway check and cashed it. An investigaovernight. The suspect(s) stole two tion is pending. packages from the front seat.

Nov. 1-Nov. 30, 2020 Sept. 30 Identity theft was reported in the Identity theft was reported in the 1000 block of Eldridge Lane. A vic400 block of Ida at 11:28 a.m. A tim told police that an unknown susvictim told police that an unknown pect(s) used her personal informasuspect(s) used her personal infor- tion and previous Elmhurst address mation and attempted to open sever- to open a Verizon account sometime al bank accounts in her name. There between the above dates. was no dollar loss as the attempts were denied.

Theft of vehicle parts was report- Warrant arrest ed in the 100 block of E. Fremont at Sept. 30 11:31 a.m. An unknown suspect(s) Police said an officer responded to removed the victim’s catalytic con- the police department’s lobby at 8:44 verter from their Toyota Prius. p.m. for a subject who was turning himself in on a warrant. The subject, Sept. 29 Bradley W. Mathis, 38, of Elmhurst, Theft of vehicle parts was report- was found to have a valid warrant ed at an auto dealership in the 500 from the DuPage County Sheriff’s block of W. Grand at 10:25 a.m. Office, according to police.

State’s Attorney Berlin partners with DuPage Legal Aid to assist victims of domestic violence DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that his office has partnered with DuPage Legal Aid in an effort to further aid victims of domestic violence and their families.

In a recent ceremony held at Berlin’s office, Clerk of the Circuit Court Candice Adams swore in Executive Director Cecilia Najera and Ann Russell, both attorneys with DuPage Legal Aid, to serve as special assistant state’s attorneys to assist the office’s Victim Services and Child Support units.

Presently, the state’s attorney’s office assists victims of domestic violence in obtaining a protective order against an alleged abuser. The protective orders however, are only enforceable for a limited time and do not address any long-term issues that may arise, particularly if children or other household members are involved.

If there are children involved, the office’s Child Support Unit, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, works to obtain financial support from the non-custodial parent. These court-enforced child support orders not only ensure financial support for the child, but also provide for further assistance if needed.

This new partnership will better allow the state’s attorney’s office to further assist victims with non-monetary issues covered by the court’s order by providing the necessary legal guidance victims may need to make responsible decisions.

“My office remains committed to utilizing any and all resources at our disposal to assist victims of domestic violence who are struggling to raise their children without any support, monetarily or otherwise, from an absent parent,” Berlin said. “With this new partnership and the nearly thirty

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin stands next to Ann Russell (left) and Cecilia Najera (right), each of whom was sworn in to serve as special assistant state’s attorneys to assist the office’s Victim Service and Child Support units.

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by Cecilia and Ann, we are now extremely well-positioned to further assist those in need in addressing custody, health, education and other longterm issues involving their children.

“I would like to thank DuPage Legal Aid as well as Chief Judge Kenneth Popejoy and his office for their work in helping us create a seamless, more comprehensive approach to assisting victims of domestic violence and their families.”

“The judicial system can be intimidating and confusing at times,” Popejoy said. “This collaboration between the state’s attorney’s office and DuPage Legal Aid will provide a tremendous amount of help to all involved to better understand their rights as well as responsibilities in cases that affect DuPage County families.”

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Slices of life

Let’s give each other (and ourselves) a break

We make instant judgments about so many things, dozens, even hundreds of times each day — what we approve of and like, but more often, what we disapprove of and dislike. These can be time-honored judgments, things we’ve lived with for years, if not a lifetime.

I’m not sure why we feel the need to impose snap judgments, but I know I am as guilty as anyone. I’m not here to point fingers. I’m here to provide a mirror for all of us. To illuminate not only the judgments

By

JILL PERTLER Columnist

we make toward one another but those we impose upon ourselves.

Awareness is the first step to curbing negative thoughts and allowing others — and ourselves —

City announces parking changes in downtown As a public service, the Elmhurst Independent brings its readers the following information provided by the City of Elmhurst: The City of Elmhurst will be making parking changes to the Central Business District (CBD). At the City Council meeting held on Monday, Oct. 5, the City Council approved a report presented by the Public Affairs and Safety Committee (PA&S).

The Committee members met on several occasions to discuss parking alternatives for the CBD. A global review of the current parking status and anticipated future demand along with input from City Centre representatives and staff was taken into consideration.

The approved changes reflect the City’s focus on turnover and availability of on-street parking spaces, the encouragement of longer customer visits to the downtown area through the use of parking structures, and ways to simplify the paid parking system.

A detailed report of the PA&S recommendation can be found on the City’s website, Elmhurst.org.

Approved changes to parking include: • All spaces along streets currently subject to three-hour time usage restriction will be changed to a two-hour time usage restriction.

• All spaces in parking structures currently subject to a threehour time usage restriction will be changed to a four-hour time usage restriction.

• The “Zone A” restriction will be eliminated.

• All current permit parking spaces on the first floor of the Adelaide parking structure will be changed to four-hour customeronly parking.

• Eleven (11) part-time employee parking spaces will be added on the 3rd level of the Adelaide parking structure.

• The current Elmhurst History Museum Only spaces (12) on the Crescent Court ring road will be changed to customer only parking.

When needed for museum events, temporary signs may be posted to designate the spaces as parking for the museum only.

• All permit and daily fee spaces in the Downtown parking system will be converted to Pay Parking (permit or daily fee) to simplify the paid parking system and provide more convenient shopper parking when needed.

• Three-hour surface lot spaces will not change.

All sign changes will be performed by City of Elmhurst employees starting on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Throughout the transition parking will be enforced as signed.

The full report to City Council on the CBD Parking changes can be viewed here: http://go.boarddocs.com/il/coe/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=C7ANCG5C358C .

For more information on parking in the CBD including parking permit applications, please visit https://www.elmhurst.org/561/ Parking.

a hefty helping of grace.

Please read these with honestly.

No one is looking over your shoulder or reading your thoughts.

Consider your initial impression when you encounter: • A person wearing pajamas at the grocery store. (Really?)

• That same person who is accompanied by kids without shoes.

(Parents these days!)

• A cloudy day when the forecast called for sunshine. (Who pays those meteorologists anyway?)

• A slow check out line at the super store. (How’d they ever hire her?)

• When you don’t get the job you applied for. (I don’t interview well.

I’m not that smart.)

• Teenagers and the way they dress these days. (No respect!)

• A young mother or father with tattoos. (How does she/he pay for them?)

• An unexpected car breakdown, on the freeway during rush hour.

(Dammit, I just had it into the shop last week!)

• Forgetting your wedding anniversary, or your mother’s birthday, or some other significant date. (I’m so stupid about dates.)

• Someone using food stamps at the grocery store. (That’s where my taxes go!)

• Someone’s dirty car. (People

don’t take care of their stuff.)

• That neighbor who purchases a brand-new car every year. (What’s he trying to prove?)

• Your neighbor’s brown grass.

(Lazy.)

• Your brown grass. (I’m lazy.)

• A child throwing a tantrum in a fancy restaurant when you are celebrating your birthday. (This is wrecking my day.)

• Your sour mood after a bad day at work. (I’m no good at my job.)

• Your sour mood after a fight with your spouse. (I’m no good at marriage.)

• Your hair on a bad day. (I have ugly hair.)

• Your crooked teeth. (Everyone else in high school had braces.)

• A homeless man. (What happened to him?)

• A homeless man who is missing teeth. (Why didn’t he take care of his teeth?)

• A homeless man sitting on the street corner. (Why is he there where we all have to see him?)

• A homeless man sitting on the street corner begging for money.

(Really? He can’t get a job?)

The list could go on. It’s human nature. We have the tendency to judge everything. Honestly, it makes me a little sad; it took no time at all for me to come up with the above list. We judge others and ourselves

so quickly and so harshly.

I’m trying to change this in myself. It isn’t easy, because judging is so ingrained into our human psyche. Instead of judging, I’m attempting empathy. It’s the whole “walk a day in their shoes” thing.

To start with, I’m walking a day in mine.

And in doing so, I’m trying to change the inner voice that I’ve been listening to for far too long.

Not judging others starts with not judging ourselves. If we can learn to be easier on ourselves, then maybe we can also learn to give others the benefit of the doubt.

We are all walking the path of life, and we are all doing the best that we can with what we have. Realizing the truth of that one sentence can change outlooks; it can change lives.

When we judge ourselves or others, whom does it benefit?

In a word, no one.

Be kind. I’m in your corner. Find someone you care about and be in their corner and we’ll all make the world a better place — one judgment (or hopefully lack thereof) at a time.

With gratitude.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She invites readers to follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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YDAP names York ‘Dukes of Distinction’ for 2021 Six to be honored Nov. 4

The York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) announces its honorees for 2021. These “Dukes of Distinction” are exemplary alumni who have made significant and/

or extraordinary accomplishments, service, and an outstanding contribution to society. In 2013, Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 launched the York Distinguished Alumni Program.

The honorees for 2021 are: John Aravosis - Class of 1981; Dr. Joseph Collins - Class of 1972; Dr. Rachel

John Aravosis

Dr. Joseph Collins

Elliot - Class of 1984; Bruce Mather - Class of 1965; Jerome Rich - Class of 1956; and, Dr. George Williams Class of 1970.

“These exemplary alumni are wonderful role models and mentors for our students and help raise the expectations of all of our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell.

This year’s “Dukes of Distinction” event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a recognition

program at 7 p.m. in the York Commons. The event is free and open to the public. The following day, the honored Dukes will visit classrooms and talk with students in both large and small group settings.

The honorees were judged against a scoring rubric that looked at six categories including distinguished in their vocation or volunteer endeavors, exhibited a positive and profound impact in professional/humanitarian endeavors and exhibited leadership characteristics through

achievement of significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments or served as an outstanding role model.

The four judges included the current and former 205 Foundation Director, the current York Alumni Board President, a former D205 staff member and an Elmhurst resident.

Thanks to District 205 and York High School, the Elmhurst Independent will be honored to bring bios and photos of each of the Dukes of Distinction in upcoming issues, prior to the Nov. 4 event.

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Elmhurst University bands to perform free fall concert being featured on Alexander Arutunian’s Concerto for Trumpet.

The Symphonic Band portion of the concert will feature the exciting dance music of Robert Sheldon’s Choreography and Eugen d’Albert’s Overture to the Improvisator.

Dusk by Steven Bryant is a descriptive work of the beauty at sunset to be followed by Emperata Overture by Claude T. Smith and one of the most famous marches by Henry Fillmore, The Crosley March.

The Wind Ensemble will open the concert with Clutch, a three-minute musical depiction of a wild ride in a Formula I race car. Celebrating the 120th birthday of Aaron Copland and the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven, the Wind Ensemble will perform Copland’s Down a Country Lane and Beethoven’s Turkish March from The Ruins of Athens. David Gillingham’s With Heart and Voice is a wonderful setting of an old Spanish hymn now found in most hymnals as Come, Christians, Join to Sing. Following Professor O’Hara’s performance of the Arutunian Concerto for Trumpet will be the majestic and triumphant sounds of ancient Roman Legions returning to Rome in Ottorino Respighi’s The Pines of the Appian Way. Admission is free. For further information regarding future performances, a map of the campus or more information, visit www.elmhurst.edu/music.

Sunday, October 24 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM York Commons $20 for unlimited moon jump* privileges, a mid-size pumpkin, and pumpkin painting $5 for single moon jump *Moon Jump Supplied by A Moon Jump 4U The pumpkin patch will be open - a great photo opportunity!

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On Sunday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m., the Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will be hosting their first live concert in 19 months in Hammerschmidt Chapel at 2:00pm. In addition, Elmhurst University and the Elmhurst University Music Department will be welcoming and featuring their new Professor of Trumpet Christopher O’Hara.

Professor O’Hara is an internationally renowned trumpet soloist, a chamber musician, and educator. His playing is described as “virtuosic and impressive in every way” (Chicago Music Examiner), and “a treat beyond measure” (Arlington Advocate), and the International Trumpet Guild Journal hails him as a “true master of [the] instrument.” Already in his young career, Chris has performed over 3,000 featured artist events covering 48 states and 12 countries across North America, Europe, Great Britain, and Asia.

His performance schedule has taken him to notable venues such as the Italian Brass Week, Ravinia Music Festival, the Tanglewood Music Festival, the Bethlehem Musikfest, the Festival de Camara de Musica in Aguascalientes Mexico, the Nagoya Conservatory of Music, the Newport Music Festival and Millennium Hall in Japan.

The Elmhurst University Bands and Music Department are excited to welcome Professor O’Hara with his first performance with the Wind Ensemble

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DAR Chapter rededicates finial relic from Great Chicago Fire

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Friday, Oct. 8 marked 150 years since the Great Chicago Fire began, and Elmhurst has the distinction of owning and displaying a real artifact—a finial from the top of the Cook County Courthouse in downtown Chicago, one of the few structures that remained partially vertical after the fire.

On Friday, Oct. 8, the Martha Ibbetson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a ceremony in Wilder Park at the current site of the historical “survivor” of the Great Chicago Fire.

One of the rooftop finials from the Cook County Courthouse, which was nearly destroyed in the fire 150 years ago, is installed near the front entrance of the Wilder Park Conservatory on Prospect Avenue.

The DAR purchased and installed a new plaque for the artifact, which was dedicated at the ceremony. Susan Bussert of the DAR welcomed the group and introduced Daniel Lund, curator of collections of the Elmhurst History Museum, who gave a

Obituaries

John Edward Bade, 85 John Edward Bade, born April 21, 1936 in Elmhurst to Edward Bade and Vera Bade, passed away on Sept. 28, 2021.

John met the love of his life, Roberta E. Berg, in 1953 while attending high school. They were wed on June 15, 1957. John and “Bobbi” were married for 64 years and raised seven amazing children. John was a wonderful husband and father. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1958 with a Bachelors degree in Marketing. John is a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus since joining at the age of 18. His hobbies

short talk about the history of the finial and of the fire.

While legend still blames Mrs. O’Leary’s poor cow for kicking over the can that ignited the blaze that could not be stopped, most history experts, including Lund, believe that to be a myth.

The main contributors to the fire lasting so long were the facts that (a.) there were high winds; and (b.) virtually everything was made of wood. Even streets were “paved” with wood planks.

Lund shared more historic facts about the Great Chicago Fire: The fire burned through Oct. 10 and left 300 people dead, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of the city and 17,000 buildings, and left more than 100,000 people homeless. The cost of the damages was $222 million in 1871 dollars, which would be DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTO Elmhurst Independent $4.7 billion in 2020 dollars.

It was a beautiful day in Wilder Park on Friday, Oct. 8 The finial now rests by the Conservatory in Wilder Park, but it once sat majestically high above the Cook County Court- when neighbors joined with the Martha Ibbetson Chapter house building back in 1871. A “brother” finial to the one in Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to re-dedicate Elmhurst is situated along the Chicago lakefront, where the fire the finial that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The

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included fishing, acting, singing, golf and playing poker.

John is survived by his beautiful wife Bobbi of Denver; daughters Karen Terilli (Sam) of Miami, Fla., Cynthia Callicrate Talley (Otto) of Eagle, Colo. and Rebecca Umbarger (Bradley) of Rogers, AR; sons Edward Bade (Denise Seldon) of Lone Tree, Colo., Donald Bade (Debi), of Fort Collins, Colo., Steven Bade, of Sterling, Colo., Thomas Bade (Emily) of Southside, AL, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

John will surely be missed by all who knew him as he made friends with everyone he met.

Knights of Columbus Memorial Service /Rosary was held on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 2200 S.

Logan St., Denver, Colo.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 2200 S. Logan St. in Denver. Inurnment will be determined at a later date. Both services will be live streamed for those who wish to view via internet.

The Knights of Columbus Memorial/ Rosary on Wednesday, Oct. 13 can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/dtoZU7CAerk The Funeral Mass on Thursday, Oct. 14 can be viewed at: https:// youtu.be/p2K_i4dQ4K0 In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies. http://www.parkinsonrockies.org/

fire began 150 years before to the day. The DAR Chapter installed a new plaque commemorating the rededication.

away recently at the age of 89. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Carole nee Luce. Loving father of Lisa (Trace) Lippmann, Teresa Chmura and Felicia Niemann. Cherished grandpa of Sydnee (Matthew) Saporito, Ashley, Jennifer and Michael Niemann. Dear brother of Ignatius “Iggy” (the late Darlene) Chmura. Proceeded in death by 11 siblings. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Frank lived the majority of his life in Elmhurst. He was an avid gardener who took pride in his roses. Frank was a kind, quiet and selfless man who was devoted to his family. “Because that’s the kind of guy he was.” Interment private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Arrangements by Pedersen Francis H “Frank” Chmura, 89 Ryberg Funeral Home. Info 630-834Francis H “Frank” Chmura passed 1133.

Charles “Mike” Stapleton Charles Michael “Mike” Stapleton passed away recently.

Beloved husband of Alice; loving father of Lalo; dear brother of Mary A. Stapleton, Margaret J. Ogielo and the late William R. Stapleton; fond uncle of many; loving son of the late Joseph and Bernice Stapleton.

Visitation Friday, Oct. 15 from 3 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 16 from 8:30 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca. Interment Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Naperville. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.oaksfh.com.

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Frank Catalano Sr. celebrates 50 years in business Well-known realtor boasts long list of community accomplishments

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

What makes a man so successful that his business lasts 50 years or more? What are his secrets?

Is it constant perseverance? Using a lot of fancy buzzwords like synergy, sustainability and core competency? Is it having a snazzy office in the best part of town?

According to Frank Catalano, Sr., who is currently celebrating 50 years in business, it’s something quite different and a little bit simpler.

“Take care of your family and be involved in your community,” he said.

“If you do that, everything else will come to you.”

Catalano is currently recognizing his 50 years in the real estate business that started with another well-known name in real estate in Elmhurst—Tom Myers, Jr. “I started working as a bookkeeper for Tom Myers,” Catalano said.

“I graduated from Walton School of Commerce and found out Tom was looking for a bookkeeper and, even though I didn’t really want to do that as a career, I took the job knowing it would lead to something better. Sure enough, in 1968, I officially began real estate sales and then, became a broker in 1972.”

He was still with Myers at the time, but in 1976, started Frank’s Real Estate on Spring Road and Montrose along with Frank Bueller. As Catalano talks

about his career, other well-known names in real estate pop up such as Bryan Doan, Don Engelsman and L.W. Reedy.

“L.W. Reedy bought us, but we always remained Frank’s Real Estate.”

Eventually, Catalano obtained his managing broker license and became a graduate of the Real Estate Institute or GRI, a prestigious and well-respected accomplishment in the industry.

His educational pursuits brought him closer to Elmhurst, as Walton School of Commerce eventually became or merged with MacCormac Junior College located on the far north side of Chicago. The college is no longer there; it is now the property where the Joanne Wagner Community Center of the Elmhurst Park District is located.

“I received my accounting degree in 1965 from Walton,” he said. “I never got a CPA, but the accounting background really helped. It wasn’t easy.

I went to night school for five years while raising a family.”

Frank has been married to his wife Marie for 62 years. Their children include Frank Jr., who followed his father into real estate and later mortgage lending; his daughter Patty Waeghe; and daughter Donna Catalano Scimacci. To top it off, he and Marie have eight grandsons, one granddaughter and one step-granddaughter.

In 1969, Catalano joined the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club, where he has

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(Continued from page 10) occurred. It is unclear exactly where two that allow public access. the other finials ended up—some Following the program, members went to private citizens—but Lund of the DAR unveiled the plaque to a said he believed that those in Wilder round of applause.

Park and the lakefront are the only

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Pictured is the plaque placed at the historic finial by the Martha Ibbetson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to commemorate the Sesquicentennial anniversary of the beginning of the Great Chicago Fire.

It reads, in part, “Cook County Courthouse Finial – Salvaged from Chicago Fire of Oct 8, 1871

by Seth Wadhams for his estate in Elmhurst.”

Standing here in front of the finial that survived the Great Chicago Fire is Dan Lund, curator of collections for the Elmhurst History Museum, who gave a short presentation at a rededication ceremony held on the 150th anniversary of Oct. 8, 1871, when the fire began. The event was organized and hosted by the Martha Ibbetson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), who unveiled a new plaque, commemorating the re-dedication.

remained a member ever since. He was president of the club in 1973-74 and served another term as president in 2017-18. He has always loved his involvement and met numerous people who have remained good friends to this day. The favorite part of his involvement in Kiwanis was carrying the giant American flag in parades.

Besides Kiwanis, Catalano has been a long-time member of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, serving as president (now called chairman of the board) in 1990. He was

Accomplishments

Frank Catalano Sr.’s office walls are decorated top to bottom with various awards and recognitions, including: • In recognition of not only three decades of community service to the Elmhurst community, but also for his service as president of the Elmhurst Library Board, president of the Lincoln School PTA, president of the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club and Lieutenant Governor of the 9th Division of Kiwanis, as well as his service to the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, thenMayor Charles H. Garrigues declared Friday, Jan. 7, 1991, as Frank A. Catalano Sr. Day in the City of Elmhurst.

• In further recognition for 30 years of dedicated service to the Elmhurst community, thenMayor Charles H Garrigues deemed Friday, April 10, 1992, as Frank A. Catalano Sr. Day in the City of Elmhurst.

• Catalano was honored in May of 2000 for his service as Chairman of the Board of the Elmhurst Economic Development Corporation (EEDC). He was recognized again by the EEDC in the spring of 2002.

• On Feb. 20, 1991, in celebration of National Junior College Month, Catalano received a Service Award from MacCormac Junior College for his role as Immediate Past President of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

• A Resolution was adopted by the Elmhurst Library Board of Trustees recognizing Catalano for his exceptional service to the Board, having served from June 19, 1979, to June 15, 1982.

• He received the Elmhurst Jaycees 42nd annual Distinguished Service Award on April 10, 1992.

• Catalano was recognized for serving as president of the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club, having served his term in 197374. He was also honored by Elmhurst Kiwanis for his service as Lieutenant Governor for Division 9, the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District for serving from 1976-77.

president of the Elmhurst Public Library Board of Trustees and was chair of the Elmhurst Economic Development Committee (EEDC). He has also been part of the Spring Road Business Association, which included helping with the annual Spring Road Pet Parade every year in early May, as well as Fall Fest, Ice Sculpture Day, Music at the Gazebo and other activities. (See sidebar for a full list of accomplishments.)

The Elmhurst Park District hired Catalano to find and purchase the land that is now Sugar Creek Golf Course.

Asked how the business has changed over the past 50 years, it’s no surprise that technology and the Internet have played a big role.

“Now you can do everything on the Internet,” he said. “Everything else is done by email. The other thing that significantly changed the real estate industry is what we call MLS, the multiple listing service. Now, everything is out there.”

When he’s not selling real estate or taking part in one of his community activities, Frank enjoys golf, fishing and bowling, as well as spending time with his family at their home on Marco Island in Florida.

Right now, Catalano is watching with interest as District 205 tears down and rebuilds Lincoln Elementary School, where his children attended and now, two of his grandchildren.

Donna’s children, Morgan and Olivia Scimacci, go to Lincoln.

Is retirement in his future?

“I am not sure,” he said. “In two more years, my license will expire, I’ll either have to renew it or consider retiring. I’ll decide when I get there.”

The way he looks today, it doesn’t seem like Frank Catalano Sr. will be going anywhere anytime soon. He’s one of the people that Elmhurst is proud to have as a family-proud resident, as a respectable business owner and as an active participant in the community.

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Three Frank Catalanos – Senior, Junior and the Third on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, to take part in the ECCI held at Sugar Creek. As he celebrates his 50th year in Frank Sr.’s creed for success in business – take care of and get involved in your community.

– came out golf outing real estate, your family

Here’s Frank Catalano Sr. working at the Mother’s Day plant sale always held in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast in early May. A long-time member, it would be hard to find a person more dedicated to the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club.

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Bryan Middle School honored for positive learning environment Receive prestigious ‘Thrive Award’

Bryan Middle School was awarded GreatSchools.org’s Thrive Award.

The award recognizes schools that demonstrate positive learning environments for students and staff.

Winners are chosen based on student and teacher responses to a state-wide survey that assesses a school’s leadership, teaching culture, academics,

This 7th grader puts the final touches on a project he is making for Industrial Tech class at Bryan Middle School. The school just received the “Thrive Award,” which is recognizes schools that demonstrate positive learning environments for students and staff.

family engagement, and learning environment. Research shows that these features contribute to student success.

“The Bryan culture is positive because of the efforts of all of these stakeholders,” said Principal Jacquelyn Discipio. “When teachers, building leadership, and the community work together for the best interest of our students, magic can happen.

It takes all three of these groups to help a school achieve success and we

are grateful that the Thrive Award acknowledged all of those essential factors,” she said.

The results of the survey gives schools an overview of its “climate” by assessing factors such as strong leaders, collaborative teachers, ambitious instruction, engaged families and supported students.

“I continue to feel honored to work with such a dedicated staff, an involved community, and high achieving students,” said Discipio.

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Teacher Kurt Sanderson assists this seventh grader with the project he is making in Industrial Tech class. It all takes place at Bryan Middle School, which was the recent recipient of the prestigious “Thrive Award” given by GreatSchools.org.

Swanson earns special honor at Ohio University

Even though they are wearing their masks, you can tell these two young ladies have smiling happy faces underneath. They are students at Bryan Middle School, which just received the “Thrive Award.” Winners are chosen based on student and teacher responses to a state-wide survey.

Health department urges residents to vaccinate for flu as COVID-19 cases remain high The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is urging residents to protect themselves, their families, and those around them by getting vaccinated against influenza (flu).

This is important for individual and community health as the County enters flu season while also experiencing a surge of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant.

The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness which attacks the nose, throat, and lungs. Common symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches.

This potentially serious disease may lead to hospitalization and

sometimes even death.

“The best protection we have against the flu is the flu vaccine.

Call your health care provider or local pharmacy to get yours today and help lower your risk of co-infection with flu and COVID-19,” said Karen Ayala, health department executive director.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said it is safe to get COVID-19 vaccinations and flu shots at the same time. Annual flu vaccines are especially important for children ages 6 months to 4 years, adults age 50 and older, nursing home residents, people with underlying health conditions such as heart disease and lung disease,

people who are immunosuppressed, and people who are pregnant.

While children under 12 are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, those ages 6 months and older are strongly encouraged to get the flu vaccine.

To increase accessibility to all DuPage County residents, the DuPage Health Coalition (DHC) is offering free flu vaccine vouchers to lowincome, uninsured residents of DuPage County.

Several local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are also offering flu vaccines to their uninsured patients. To learn more or request a voucher, visit accessdupage. org/flu.

Ohio University senior Nate Swanson has been named a finalist in Photojournalism in the 2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

For Swanson, his photo submissions were personal responses to the given prompt, “Chaotic Normalcy,” which entailed the opening up of America amid the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in economic hardships, tense political polarization and society’s desire to connect again. His photo essay JULIA MARTINS DE SA; OHIO UNIVERSITY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent documents his experience as a lone Ohio University senior Nate journalist in Washington, D.C., Swanson, who is an Elmhurst for the summer while navigating resident, has been named a fithe clean slate through making nalist in Photojournalism in the connections within the queer 2021 Hearst Journalism Awards community, observing how others Program at Ohio University in have formed connections with Athens. Swanson earned an one another and recognizing the award of $1,500. repercussions of the pandemic and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot that are still seen today.

“It’s an honor to be chosen as a runner-up and granted a scholarship in the prestigious Hearst Awards Program and to stand among five other talented photojournalists whose passion for telling the visual stories that matter does not fall short,” Swanson said. “Out of more than 1,000 applicants across the nation, I finished as a finalist in the championship and I am grateful for the whole experience that is additionally an opportunity for young photojournalists to get their name recognized in the field; it’s a foot in the door for the career you have been working toward and hope to make something of, serving as a reward for the hard work and dedication that is put into it.”

Swanson continues to build his portfolio with a goal of landing more internships and job opportunities with publications and outlets, and to work as a staff photographer or photo editor.

“My experience with The Post during my time at Ohio University is my primary source of graciousness; if not for my time and dedication with this publication, these future aspirations would not exist,” he said. “None of this would have been possible without the endless support of my parents, friends and family. Additionally, the School of Visual Communication is a powerhouse that has built me up to where I am today. Blink and you may not see how fast you will grow with their push.”

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College news

Special honors • The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s tennis team has announced its 202122 roster, which includes Gianna Nikleit, a freshman majoring in Biology.

• In other sports news from the UW-Whitewater, Maya Rebic will compete with the women’s soccer team during the 2021 season.

A freshman, Rebic is majoring in Biology.

• Mia Carlson is one of 272 University of Iowa students who are members of the 2021 Hawkeye Marching Band, considered “one of the top ten college marching bands in the nation” (CNN Headline News). Mia plays the clarinet; this is her fourth year with the band.

Dean’s List • The following residents have been named to the spring 2021 Dean’s List in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University.

They are Allison Bassing, Morgan Hennin and Emily Wiederrecht.

• Angelica DeBenedictis has been named to the Knox College Dean’s List of distinguished students for the 2021 Spring Term.

• Anissa Nourse and Jessica Levy were among the 286 DePauw student athletes to be named to the Tiger Pride Honor Roll for the 2021 spring semester.

• Emma Kern is among more than 1,100 Canisius College students named to the spring 2021 Dean’s List or Merit List. A member of the Canisius Class of 2024, Kern is majoring in Animal Behavior Ecology and Conservation and has earned a place on the Dean’s List (Special Distinction) for the spring 2021 semester.

• Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Ia., has announced that Buyanzaya Davaadorj graduated magna cum laude in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology.

• Isabella Leslie, a sophomore Nursing major at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY, has been named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List.

• Nicholas Cassaro has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s summer 2021 Dean’s List.

earned a B.A. in Biology; Jack McDonnell graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Business in Finance; Martin Stein earned a B.S. in Business in Finance; Sydney Bonthron graduated with a B.S. in Business in Marketing; Elizabeth Kowalski earned a B.S. in Business in Marketing; and Chris Irby graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Business in Finance, Entrepreneurship.

• Tufts University awarded approximately 1,500 undergraduate degrees to students in various disciplines. The graduates from the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering included Ailie Orzak, who earned a degree in Community Health (B.A.).

• University of Alabama awarded more than 1,400 degrees during its summer commencement ceremonies, including Kaitlyn Grady, who received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering; and Liam Hill, who graduated with a B.S. in Commerce & Business Administration.

Enrollments • Nicholas Martinez has been accepted for enrollment for the summer 2021 trimester at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main campus in Davenport, Ia. • Miles Wildermuth has enrolled at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., for the fall 2021 semester. Wildermuth plans to major in marketing.

• Kelly Millins is among the new and returning students enrolled at Elmira College for fall 2021. It is located in Elmira, NY. • Maxwell Hofflich has enrolled at Lehigh University as part of the Class of 2025. The university is located in Bethlehem, Pa. • The University of Iowa Class of 2025 is composed of 4,521 students, which includes Jake Angelucci, who is majoring in Biochemistry; Joseph Bonelli, Business Direct Admission; Cecilia Chandlee, Pre-Physical Therapy; Connor Chew, Enterprise Leadership; Devin D’Amore, Actuarial Science Interest; Ashley Harmon, Pre-Physical Therapy; Colin Hill, Business Direct Admission; Jack Jones, Mechanical Engineering; Matthew Jones, Pharmacy Interest; Sheamus Kennedy, University Honors; Ariel Kimbler, Social Work Interest; Hannah Kruczynski, Business Direct Admission; Michael Marro, Pre-Business; Madeline McCarty, Business Direct Admission; Liam Moran, Sport and Recreation Management; Owen Pechous, Therapeutic Recreation Interest; Skylar Radz, Political Science; Georggia Stamatopoulos, Business Direct Admission; Katherine Steahly, University Honors; Margaret Sullivan, Elementary Education Interest.

Graduations • Illinois Wesleyan University honored more than 360 candidates for graduation during on Sunday, May 2. Among them was Winona Asher, who graduated summa cum laude with a major in Accounting.

• The following are recent graduates of Wheaton College: Kimberly Martinez graduated with a B.A. in Sociology and Political Science; Brenton Newell graduated with a B.A. in Communication: Media Studies.

• Miami of Ohio University awarded degrees to the following students during spring (Editor’s note: All are residents of Elmhurst commencement held May 14-16. Alex Lutter unless otherwise indicated.)

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Up and over

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Above: York senior Ella Contant (No. 7) leaps to hit the ball over the net at the girls volleyball game against Willowbrook on Oct. 7. York eventually fell to Willowbrook 25-19, 25-17.

Right: At the girls volleyball game against WIllowbrook on Oct. 7, York seniors Lexie Sidoryk (No. 14-left) and Ella Contant block a shot at the net. Willowbrook defeated York 25-19, 25-17.

IC Catholic Prep football team moves to 7-0 York football loses first game of the season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep football team almost certainly guaranteed itself a home playoff game in three weeks after its recent 55-14 Metro Suburban Conference crossover win against Riverside-Brookfield.

The win moved the Knights to 7-0 overall. IC Catholic Prep also remains atop the MSC Blue Division

standings at 4-0. This game was not a conference game. Riverside-Brookfield, a former Blue Division resident, was moved to the opposite side of the conference (Red Division).

The Bulldogs, who lead the Red Division, dropped to 5-2 with the loss.

IC Catholic Prep led 21-0 after the first quarter and 42-7 at halftime. The Knights added 13 more points in the third quarter.

York Football Week 8 Preview

IC Catholic Prep finishes out the regular season at home against Bishop McNamara Friday and on the road Oct. 22 at St. Francis in Wheaton.

York football The York football team dropped a 27-23 West Suburban Conference Silver Division game to Hinsdale Central in Week 7.

It was York’s first loss of the sea-

York (6-1) at Willowbrook (5-2) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Willowbrook High School, Villa Park Last week: Hinsdale Central 27, York 23; Willowbrook 33, Hinsdale South 7 Last year: York 25, Willowbrook 23 Outlook: This annual game has all sorts of lunacy attached to it. York needs to win to inch closer to hosting a home first-round playoff game — a seventh win should do the trick. Willowbrook is playoff eligible now with five wins after dumping Hinsdale South last week. A win at home here by the Warriors guarantees a playoff spot with what looks to be a winnable game in Week 9 at Morton setting up the possible reward of also hosting a home playoff game.

Plus, there always is the neighborhood bragging rights on the line. York won the 2021 spring COVID-forced meeting by two points, breaking a four-game Willowbrook winning streak in the series. In the last 13 meetings, York holds a 7-6 edge.

son and put the Dukes at 6-1 overall and 4-1 in WSC Silver action. Hinsdale Central moved into first place in the Silver with the win at 4-0. York is tied in the loss column with Glenbard West (1 loss each) in conference play.

York hits the road Friday for its annual neighborhood game at Willowbrook (5-2) in Villa Park before finishing up the regular season at

home against Oak Park-River Forest Oct. 22.

IC Catholic Prep boys golf The IC Catholic Prep boys golf team won the Class 1A Byron sectional title at Prairie View Golf Club with a 312 score, eight shots better than runner-up North Shore Country

See GOLF, Page 15

IC Catholic Prep Football Week 8 Preview

Bishop McNamara (4-3, 4-1) at IC Catholic Prep (7-0, 4-0) When: Friday, 7:15 p.m.

Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Last week: IC Catholic Prep 55, Riverside-Brookfield 14; Bishop McNamara 36, St. Francis 15 Last year: Did not play Outlook: Another interesting game here. Bishop McNamara is in a near must-win situation to get into the playoffs. A win gives them playoff eligibility and two wins earns a guaranteed spot. IC Catholic Prep is in and almost assuredly will host a home first-round game at Plunkett. These two teams are no strangers to each other in recent years. An eye-opener was McNamara’s 21-point win last week over a Wheaton St. Francis team that came into the game 5-1 with four of its first six opponents having records of 5-1, 4-2, 5-1 and 4-2 heading into last week, plus the Spartans went toe to toe with public school significants Lake Forest and Prospect (defeated Prospect). McNamara’s on-field wins (they received a forfeit win over Aurora Central Catholic) have come against Ridgewood (60-0; Ridgewood 1-5 heading into Week 7), Elmwood Park (77-7; Elmwood Park 2-4 heading into Week 7) and St. Francis. Like it has been written here before many times over the years, never bet against Knights.

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IC Catholic Prep boys golf team finishes third in state IC Catholic Prep graduate Knights involved in thrilling final-hole finish in Bloomington

Leslie headed to Le Moyne

By Mike Miazga

dalia shot 302 after the first 18. North Shore was six shots back. “We felt The IC Catholic Prep boys golf pretty good because we felt like we team was in contention for a Class 1A left shots out there as most teams do,” state championship right up until the ISujack said.

“We came there Satfeel like I would be soout bored withWill very end play this pastvolleyball weekend at Prairie out urday and North Shore Country it because it has been such a Day big Vista Golf Course in Bloomington. played hole 3-under par for its of the my first life.” for Division II school part At the conclusion of 36 holes of four scores, andshe thenhas theyplenty fall back.

Leslie said of By Mike golf, the Miazga Knights fell two shots short memories We caughtfrom up and were onePrep’s back IC Catholic CORRESPONDENT of the state crown, finishing third af- coach and then Vandalia came back.

Every Nancy Kerrigan’s program.

IC Catholic Prep graduterRecent a thrilling final-round battle with five minutes the leaderboard “I loved playing there,” she would said. ate Bella state Leslie wanted Vandalia to head east eventual champion and “I change.” probably enjoyed school volleyfor statecollege. runner-up North Shore Country ballSujack notedclub IC because CatholicI love Prep more than Her landing spot ended up being my Day. had team fallen and behind the midway coachingthrough staff at The NCAA Division II Le Moyne Knights shot a 36-hole total of was the final holes until JannoffAtenvery nine supportive on and the College where the former Knights 618. Vandalia won it at 616 and North court. dido birdied theit16th and 17th It made a really goodholes envolleyball soccer standout Shore was aand stroke behind at 617.will vironment and Nick Zanoni birdied 17 (Kerrifor the to be in.

Coach continue her volleyball at gan) “Sometimes it would be career good play Knights. was great. I have known her the Syracuse, New as for“Jann or bad play or on the York part ofschool our comwasWhen in a little bit of a funk and a while.

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“It gives something to do. have one kill. Sierra Rieger finished with Christian.

At St. Viator, the Trojans went 1-4 13 assists and three digs, while Eva (Continued from page 18)

in the final round and made up some distance,” Sujack said. “We came back, they came back. It was back and forth with all three teams.”

IC Catholic Prep struggled on the final hole. “The 18th hole was not good I’m said, really for us,” Sujack “but our kids got there and battled to the last putt falling excited to be able and coming a breath away from being state champions. Now we have further to play volleyball in motivation that we have touched on already.

We were young team college.

It agives methat wanted to win the state title twice.

Now, we are going toto work hardI to do something do. it once, which is OK. They will be up feel likegetting I would for it because to play be 36 holes of state competition again is a rare opso bored without portunity. is a high level of disappointit“There because it has ment as you could imagine — palpable disappointment, I cautioned been such ayetbig the boys against incrimination of this shot or that had more than part ofshot. myWelife.” two and try to 600 shots and to lose–by Bella Leslie pinpoint anything, you end up pointing at everything. Two shots out of 600, it could have anything.

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They talked about three scenarios and what were could without VanderWal and happen like if who we was the at aseason USA and Volleyball training start someone gets event. sick and we have to stop and go.

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play. A variety of things went on, yet we had some great play. I think frustrating might be the wrong word. We would get something going and take a step back, sometimes it was one step forward and two steps back, other times it was three steps forward.”

Jann Atendido shot 151 for 36 holes and finished 11th in the Class 1A state field. Nick Zanoni shot 152 and was 14th, while Zazz Atendido shot 153 and was 16th. Johnny Hilgart finished at 163, while PJ Wisniewski also shot 163 and Kenny Jones finished at 182.

“Johnny Hilgart is our No. 6 guy and shoots a 163,” Sujack said in complimentary fashion. If you would have told me our No. 6 guy would shot 163 for the weekend, I would have taken measurements for the championship ring. He played great.”

Sujack continued to reflect on the whirlwind weekend that netted the program its highest state finish ever and sets the table for a potential encore performance one year from now.

“We finished in third place,” he said.

“We had the ring on the tips of our fingers and were not able to seal the deal.

We were close and played valiantly.

Things didn’t fall the way we would have liked them to. The good news is with the exception of Johnny Hilgart, who is a senior, we will have six people back with state experience and we are focused on August of 2022 (start of next season) like you wouldn’t believe. The boys are disappointed. We had our goal and that was to win state.

It was a lot of self-pressure. How did we do relative to accomplish our goal?

When you don’t accomplish what you had front and center the last 12 months, the letdown is palpable. We were two shots out of 600-plus shots away from winning the state title and accomplishing the goal. That’s silly to think two shots out of 600 is the difference between glorious success and crumbling failure. The third-place plaque is nice and big and the guys got medals and all the accoutrements that go with finishing in the top three. The boys bounced back from this faster than I have. I feel so bad for them. The fortunate thing is we get to get back and try to do it again next year.”

IC Catholic Prep’s previous two state finals appearances were in 1981 and 1994.

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and lost 25-23,” he said.

Timothy starts two juniors, two sophomores and a freshman. “With as young a team that we have, I am surprised at our ability to come out against really good teams and not be scared or afraid. The way we played against St. Francis and Chicago Christian shows the confidence the girls have. It bodes well for the future.”

VanderWal, Orange and Rieger have been turning things up a notch Bucolo fires“Abby a pitch as ofAnthony late, Piersma noted. is game. still a force that many teams don’t

know how to account for,” he said.

“Sadie is coming into her own as a middle in her junior year and Sierra is doing a great job running a 5-1 for us.”

Piersma said his team continues to make strides as the calendar inches closer to the start of the playoffs.

“I’m very happy with where we are heading into the final month of our CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent season,” he said. “We have one final tough tournament at Plainfield Central/East and we have a good amount during a recent U12usbaseball of matches to prepare for the Class 2A state tournament.”

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York boys soccer team continues torrid play Dukes 13-1 through first 14 games; Earn No. 1 sectional seed

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys soccer team is flying high with no signs of slowing down.

The Dukes were 13-1 through their first 14 games and had a 2-1 West Suburban Conference Silver Division mark.

In a 4-2 WSC crossover win against Downers Grove South, Sam Musial had two goals, while Jose Herrera had a goal and an assist.

Kacper Janowski had two assists and Kevin O’Connor had one goal.

In a 1-0 WSC Silver overtime win against Hinsdale Central, Kevin Gliatis had a goal and Musial had the assist.

York also defeated Addison Trail 5-0 in another WSC crossover game. Gliatis had two goals and one assist. Herrera had a goal and an assist. Joe Hernandez had one goal, as did Janowski. Ryder Kohl had an assist.

Through 14 games, Herrera had 19 goals and seven assists, while

Gliatis had 12 goals and eight assists. Musial had seven goals and four assists.

York coach Jordan Stopka noted Gliatis had two early goals in the team’s 5-0 win over Addison Trail “to get the team off to a crucial, fast start,” he said. “This led to a 5-0 win against a very talented team.

He showed up big during the most important week of the season to that point.”

Gliatis also had the golden goal in overtime against Hinsdale Central.

“We have improved our resilience and belief when things aren’t going our way,” Stopka said.

“Against Hinsdale Central, it is fair to say they should have scored a few in regulation to win the game.

Going into overtime knowing you shouldn’t be there can be tough, but instead of being down, their heads were up knowing that their quality will eventually shine. Their persistence paid off with a golden goal in the first overtime and a grand

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 21 P 12 Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by the Elmhurst Park District for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance at the properties commonly known as 155 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of redeveloping the property for the Elmhurst Park District Adult Center Redevelopment and Centennial Park Development.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 2 IN SKEELE’S ADDITION TO ELMHURST, A SUBDIVISION OF PART NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78414 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 5, 2021, wherein the business firm of BERG HOME IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT OGDEN AVE STE 155, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 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) DAN FEINBERG, HOME ADDRESS 137 PRAIRIE DR, WESTMONT, IL 60559.

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

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 14, 21 & 28, 2021) 405649

OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND LYING BETWEEN THE WEST 375 FEET AND THE EAST 23.11 CHAINS AND NORTH OF ST. CHARLES ROAD, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 23, 1913 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 112557, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK 2 IN “SUNNYSIDE” E.F. EMERY’S FIRST ADDITION TO ELMHURST BEING A SUDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 8, 1897 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 51500, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. LOT 5 AND THE SOUTH 38 FEET OF LOT 4 IN FIRST ADDITION TO SUNNYSIDE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 20, 1908 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 92778, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN’s 06-12-101-001, 06-01-319-005, 06-01319-012, 06-01-319-016 The common street address is 155 E. St. Charles, Elmhurst, IL. The subject properties are located within the R1 Single-Family Residence District.

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

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celebration in the corner.”

A number of players have stepped it up as of late, Stopka noted, starting with Janowski. “This player doesn’t show up in the state sheet, but he is so unbelievably effective in the middle of the field, it’s to the point that I have no words. He is everywhere all the time. He does everything, wheth-

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er it is running down a loose ball, winning a header, keeping possession, swinging the ball or being a leader. This kid has done it all and very well at that.”

Stopka said Herrera’s stats speak for themselves, but there is much more to the story. “I also want to give him high praise for the way he pressures when he doesn’t have the ball, and his consistent, high work rate. His dynamic movement is a key piece to our offense, and he wins the ball and counters with ease.”

The Addison Trail win came on the heels of the overtime thriller against Hinsdale. “I was impressed with the Addison Trail game and

how we played,” Stopka said. “It is easy to have a letdown game after a thrilling overtime win, but the boys played even better against an extremely tough opponent. The boys seem to be getting stronger as the season moves along.”

A 13-1 record out of the gates bodes well for the Dukes moving forward.

“I would be lying if I said I never thought about being undefeated, but a 13-1 record is very good,” Stopka said. “Moving into the playoffs, I think we have a tremendous chance to make some noise.”

York recently earned the No. 1 seed in the upcoming 17-team Class 3A Addison Trail sectional.

Team Trivia event at Elks to raise funds for Thanksgiving dinners Now in its fourth year, Everyone Thankful is an evening of food and fun designed to raise funds to provide Thanksgiving dinners for families in need. The event, to be held Saturday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m., has as its centerpiece a team trivia contest, hosted by “Baig of Tricks Entertainment.” A full barbeque dinner and gift basket raffles round out the evening. Funds raised at this event will directly benefit the local community.

In past years funds from the event have been able to feed over two hundred families annually.

“Our name is also our goal,” said event organizer Carl Maeder. “We believe that the basic food relief system in the USA does a fair job for most days. However, on certain days, such as Thanksgiving, the menu calls

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County accepting applications for water quality grant The DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee voted Tuesday to begin accepting grant proposals for projects aimed at improving the quality of the County’s waterways.

In its 23rd year, the Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant provides funding to projects exhibiting a regional water quality benefit, including restoration and green infrastructure projects.

“We’ve seen some remarkable projects implemented throughout DuPage County over the years with the help of these grant funds, and I’m so pleased we can offer them annually,” said DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chairman Jim Zay. “In addition to improving local waterways, these projects often reduce flooding, support beneficial wildlife and beautify communities.”

Under the program, organizations and individuals may apply for reimbursement of up to 25 percent of costs for projects

that improve water quality.

Over the grant program’s last two decades, DuPage County has awarded nearly $6 million to 96 projects such as permeable paver parking lots, green roofs and native vegetation, with approximately $300,000 awarded annually.

The WQIP grant webpage also includes past projects and common water quality enhancement practices, as well as guidance on applying for the WQIP grant.

The application deadline is Jan. 7, 2022. To learn more and download the application guide, visit www.dupageco.org/ WQIPgrant.

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NEW LISTINGS

IN ELMHURST

269 N CLINTON AVENUE | Offered at $1,195,000

340 STURGES PARKWAY | Offered at $869,900

CONTACT ME FOR EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE NETWORK LISTINGS!

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Medical Office Building

Medical Office Building

Medical professional building in the east/west corridor within one mile of the Elmhurst-Edwards campus. 11,775 sf of turnkey orthopedic space available fall 2021, space features generous reception & waiting room, private offices, exams

Within$4,995,000 1 Mile From Elmhurst-Edwards

Medical professional building in the east/west corridor within one mile of the Elmhurst-Edwards campus. 11,775 sf of turnkey orthopedic space available fall 2021, space features - generous reception & waiting room, private offices, exams rooms, onsite X-ray and MRI, ADA compliant entry, hallways, & doors, private and public restrooms, onsite billing office, record storage, IT rooms, state of the art security and surveillance technology, conference rooms, kitchen and break room space for staff, with entire building on backup generator. Adjacent 5,766 sf of Physical Therapy space is available Jan 2022 for a possibility of 17,541 total sf $4,995,000

Brick & Stone Beauty

Brick & Stone Beauty

Newer brick and stone beauty on a quiet, dead end street in the Field and Sandburg school district. Over 5,500sf of finished living space with attached 2 car garage. Inviting, covered front porch, with open first floor layout including $724,900 NEW PRICE!

For Sale or Lease

For Sale or Lease

Free standing building located just north of North Avenue, walking distance to downtown Elmhurst. 3,625 square feet perfect for daycare, medical/dental, sales, accounting, or legal. Fully wet sprinklered, 4 handicapped bathrooms, full

Free standing building located just north of North Avenue, walking distance to downtown Elmhurst. 3,625 square feet perfect for daycare, medical/dental, sales, accounting, or legal. Fully wet sprinklered, 4 handicapped bathrooms, full kitchen, and 7 perimeter private offices, large 16 car private parking lot $799,900 or $16 per sf on lease. Call Mickey (630) 494-0178

4bed/3bath Tuxedo Park Home!

4bed/3bath Tuxedo Park Home!

Sharp 4 bed / 3 bath Home situated in coveted Tuxedo Park, just blocks from Jefferson Elementary & Prairie Path. The spacious & flexible floor plan has 2 beds on the main level & 2 beds up w/ a bathroom on each level of the Home. Large $409,900

FOR SALE OR LEASE

Lincoln School Masterpiece

Lincoln School Masterpiece

Highly upgraded brick & stone construction in the sought-after Lincoln School. This home has it all: Chef’s kitchen with high end SS app’s, granite island, formal dining and living rooms, 1st floor office, 4 large beds up, master spa with steam $1,299,900

Highly upgraded brick & stone construction in the sought-after Lincoln School. This home has it all: Chef’s kitchen with high end SS app’s, granite island, formal dining and living rooms, 1st floor office, 4 large beds up, master spa with steam shower, 2nd floor laundry, finished walkout basement with bar, wine cellar, fireplace, & media room. Whole home generator, professionally landscaped with LED exterior lighting, paver driveway, patio, & walkways, and heated 3 car attached garage. Whole home backup generator, irrigation system, new vinyl fence and speakers galore - inside and out. Truly a masterpiece inside and out. $1,299,900

Newer brick and stone beauty on a quiet, dead end street in the Field and Sandburg school district. Over 5,500sf of finished living space with attached 2 car garage.

Inviting, covered front porch, with open first floor layout including formal dining, breakfast island, family room with gas fireplace, and mudroom and laundry. 4 large bedrooms up with large master suite with walk in closet with CA closet system and spa bathroom. Finished basement with large rec room, game room, and 5th bedroom with full bath. Dual zone HVAC and central vac. Freshly painted interior. $724,900

Sharp 4 bed / 3 bath Home situated in coveted Tuxedo Park, just blocks from Jefferson Elementary & Prairie Path. The spacious & flexible floor plan has 2 beds on the main level & 2 beds up w/ a bathroom on each level of the Home. Large living room w/ adjoining sun room each w/ their own gas fireplace. Separate formal Dining Room. Brand new SS refrigerator & new electric range top. Almost 2,000 square feet of living space on the 1st & 2nd floors plus an additional 1,264 sf in the fin basement. Classic knotty pine basement w/ kitchenette, service bar, full updated bathroom & laundry hook up.

Enclosed front porch w/ two guest closets. $409,900

Emery Manor Ranch

Emery Manor Ranch

Updated 2 bedroom / 1 bath Emery Manor ranch. Freshly painted, refinished hardwood floors, remodeled bathroom, brand new kitchen appliances and washer/dryer, detached 1.5 car garage, with deck off back. Everything on one level! Walk

Updated 2 bedroom / 1 bath Emery Manor ranch.

Freshly painted, refinished hardwood floors, remodeled bathroom, brand new kitchen appliances and washer/dryer, detached 1.5 car garage, with deck off back.

Everything on one level! Walk to town, Emerson Elementary and 2 blocks to Berens Park. $295,000

$295,000

All Brick Macdougall Ranch

Knock your socks off Red Brick McDougall Ranch with a rare walk out basement. The fully finished lower level includes a huge family room, WFH space, 2nd kitchen, and 2nd en suite perfect for multigenerational living. Sliding glass door leads $564,900

Finished Basement with Walkout!

All Brick Macdougall Ranch

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Knock your socks off Red Brick McDougall Ranch with a rare walk out basement. The fully finished lower level includes a huge family room, WFH space, 2nd kitchen, and 2nd en suite perfect for multigenerational living. Sliding glass door leads you to your fully fenced backyard with stamped concrete patio & deck. First floor upgrades include new all white trim and door package, remodeled kitchen with high end JennAir appliance package, and easy access to main composite deck. Beautifully landscaped 66 x 145 lot creates curb appeal galore! 2 car attached garage convenient for winter months. Just a few blocks from Blue Ribbon Jefferson Elementary. $564,900

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Berens Park

Set for delivery end of Spring 2022, this new luxury home being built by a well-respected, long-time Elmhurst builder working alongside an interior designer set to help pick out all of your finishes & fixtures. Offering 5,000 sf of finished living $1,150,000

FIRST OFFERING! Berens Park Set for delivery end of Spring 2022, this new luxury home being built by a well-respected, long-time Elmhurst builder working alongside an interior designer set to help pick out all of your finishes & fixtures. Offering 5,000 sf of finished living space with its fully finished basement - bedroom, full bath, rec room, & custom bar with island. 10 ft first floor ceilings welcome you to this impressive home with HWF’s & extensive trim & ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, a 3 car garage, custom kitchen w/ huge island, high-end SS appliances (Wolf & Sub-Zero) & eating area open to family room w/ fireplace, master suite w/ spa bath, designer plumbing/lighting fixtures, surround sound + more! All this within walking distance to Berens Park, Emerson Elementary, the Metra station and Elmhurst’s City Centre. Rare chance to customize everything if you act now! $1,150,000

Wise Investment Builders

Work with this fresh new plan or build to suit. Covered outdoor space off family room and kitchen eating area, very open, 1st floor study, 2.5 car heated garage, 4 large beds up with luxurious master suite with dual WIC’s and spa bath, and $1,375,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION Wise Investment Builders Work with this fresh new plan or build to suit. Covered outdoor space off family room and kitchen eating area, very open, 1st floor study, 2.5 car heated garage, 4 large beds up with luxurious master suite with dual WIC’s and spa bath, and finished basement with guest suite with full bath, rec room, wet bar and flex room. Walk to new Lincoln school, the IL Prairie Path, Pioneer & Ben Allison Parks, and the hip Spring Road Business District. Rare opportunity to work with this quality of a builder from Day 1 and make it your own! $1,375,000

Prime office or retail storefront available in the Spring Road Business District. Great exposure for your business with high visibility. Set near the IL Prairie Path in a vibrant business district with many well established businesses. 1,600 SF of

Spring Road Business District

Prime office or retail storefront available in the Spring Road Business District.

Great exposure for your business with high visibility. Set near the IL Prairie Path in a vibrant business district with many well established businesses.

1,600 SF of “vanilla box” shell space with 2 bathrooms, 2 private parking spots + street parking in front and large municipal lot in rear for clients/ customers. Water included in rent, tenant pays for all other utilities.

Available immediately. $2,667/mo base rent + gas + electric.

Build Your Dream Home!

Build Your Dream Home!

Incredible opportunity to build the home of your dreams on this 1/3-acre property in south Elmhurst. One of Elmhurst’s best kept secrets with lower taxes while still offering coveted SD205 education. Well developed area with many surrounding $325,000

Incredible opportunity to build the home of your dreams on this 1/3-acre property in south Elmhurst. One of Elmhurst’s best kept secrets with lower taxes while still offering coveted SD205 education. Well developed area with many surrounding new/newer homes.

Close to Butterfield Park and Oak Brook shopping mall and restaurants.

Quiet location with great highway access to anywhere in Chicagoland. $325,000 404858

Retail / Office For Lease

Retail / Office For Lease

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E L M H U R S T 130 W. PARK AVE.

Yvonne Despinich • 6bed/5.2ba • $3,200,000 630.989.9500 • 497Arlington.info

Lea Smirniotis • 5bed/4.1ba • $1,200,000 773.562.0575 • 808SCambridge.info

Maria Gracik • 5bed/4.2ba • $1,450,000 630.306.7882 • 239WClaremont.info

The Schiller Team • 4bed/4.1ba • $1,175,000 630.814.4065 • 310SKenilworth.info

The Schiller Team • 4bed/3.1ba • $889,900 630.992.0582 • 332Walnut.info

Proctor/Landis • 4bed/5ba • $1,249,500 773.517.6026 • 853Linden.info

Proctor/Landis • 5bed/5ba • $1,049,500 773.517.6026 • 285Vallette.info

Pikulik/Schiller • 5bed/2.1ba • $675,000 630.606.1197 • 640Fern.info

Chris Cho • 4bed/4ba • $979,000 847.651.1752 • 440W2ndStreet.info

Giorno/Makinney • 4bed/3ba • $639,000 630.220.7199 • 274NClinton.info

MICHIGAN

Marie McCall • 4bed/2.1ba • $565,000 630.567.3797 • 320NRiverGlen.info

Diane Howarth • 5bed/2.1ba • $500,000 630.841.2612 • 290SBerkleyAvenue.info

NEW BUFFALO Liz E. Roch • 2bed/2.1ba $2,250,000 • 312.636.8751 606Lake.info

BERRIEN SPRINGS Sutton/Potts • 11bed/8.2ba $2,995,000 • 269.326.2473 10630Garr.info

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Juliet Mills of The MILLS Group participates in the highest closed single family residential sale on record for the city of Elmhurst, Illinois for 3.3 Million*

I was born and raised in Elmhurst, a community that is steeped in tradition. And, I grew up in a real estate family that has deep roots in the Western Suburbs.

Now, I feel blessed to be raising my own family here. Selling real estate for the past 30 years throughout Chicagoland, I have seen many different market cycles and deal structures. Through it all, my dedication to my clients and passion for real estate has been the key to my success. I feel lucky to work with my family, as well as an amazing team of professionals. Together, we are The MILLS Group.

Real estate is more than just a sale to me, it is about the relationships I build along the way. I strive to provide the very best service and share all of my knowledge and personal experiences with my clients so that they can achieve all of their real estate goals today and in the future.

JULIET MILLS Broker Associate JulietMills@BhhsChicago.com 630.712.5047 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CHICAGO *MRED MLS, Closed, All Months, Single Family Detached, Elmhurst. | Acreage Photo.

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