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City awarded $10 million to renovate Metra station CMAQ Grant Assistance for busiest depot on the UP West line develop the proposed final project.

The Elmhurst Metra Station Improvement Project will include the construction of new inbound and outbound stations and warming shelters

to expand commuter-waiting areas.

A new pedestrian tunnel is proposed at York Street to provide a mid-platform crossing for commuters and a pedestrian by-pass at a busy crossing

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in downtown Elmhurst. ADA access during peak hours. Increased bike improvements are needed for all ar- parking and improved pedestrian eas of the station campus. Dedicated crossings and sidewalks are probus and vehicular drop off zones are See STATION, Page 3 proposed to reduce traffic congestion

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On Tuesday, Oct. 17, students in grades Pre-K through 7th grade at Immaculate Conception Grade School put their uniforms in the closet for the day and wore their “Sunday Best” clothing for Picture Day. Pictured here, the ICGS 2nd graders get cheeky after their photos were taken. In January, 8th grade students will have their graduation photos taken.

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The City of Elmhurst was recently awarded $10 million in grant funding through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program to assist in improvements for the Elmhurst Metra Station.

The request for grant assistance was reviewed and allocated by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) with a mission to provide funding to assist with improving transit, roads, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities by reducing congesting, improving air quality, and enhancing non-motorized transportation.

The Elmhurst Metra Station is the busiest stop on the Union Pacific West line and the seventh busiest station out of Metra’s entire network of 236 stations. The Elmhurst Metra Station has more than 2,300 weekday boardings with a projected 30 percent increase in ridership in the next 20 years. The proposed improvements will not only provide needed capacity increases at the train station, and improve the commuter experience, but also improve multi-model transit accessibility to it and around it.

In the spring of 2016, the Elmhurst City Council selected CDM Smith (through a RFQ process) for Architectural and Phase I Engineering services to evaluate and make recommendations for the Elmhurst Metra Station and surrounding site. Community and commuter feedback were collected through two public workshops and an online survey. The City has worked closely with IDOT, the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Metra. The public input and various agency comments were used to identify appropriate improvements and to

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Redeemer Lutheran lots plan rejected by city zoning group Number of parking spaces questioned

By Dan McLeister FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

By a 5-2 vote, the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission (ZPC) rejected a proposal by the Redeemer Lutheran Church to change parking lots and create six residential lots on church property on S. Kenilworth Ave. at their recent meeting.

Some of the lots have been sold subject to the approval of the plan by the City Council. Lot prices have ranged from $475,000 to $745,000.

ZPC Chair Susan Rose stated that a reduction in the number of parking spaces is a key issue. She also mentioned that there would be less green space on the church property.

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(Continued from front page) posed to provide safer routes to the new station(s) and warming shelters.

The improvements also create more green space, reducing storm water runoff.

The CMAQ Grant funding of $10 million dollars will provide a portion of need funds to complete the project. The City of Elmhurst continues to apply for additional grant funding to leverage City dollars. Phase II Engineering is budgeted in 2018 with construction anticipated to begin in 2019.

The City sincerely thanks all of the involved agencies, elected officials and the public for their support of this important improvement project.

The church is asking the ZPC to reduce the number of parking spaces from 85 spaces to 45 in a smaller lot and 11 spaces next to the church.

Voting against the proposal were Dan Corrado, Dave Garland, Kevin Byrnes, Jordon Udisky, Kurt Warnke. Rose and Lisa Callaway voted in favor of the proposal. Susan McCoyd and Frank Mushow did not attend the meeting.

“I am a little challenged by the safety questions,” Corrado commented. “I put myself in the shoes of the residents.”

Byrnes said he agreed with Corrado. Talking about one of the City’s criteria for a variation, he added that the unique circumstance has been created by an action of the applicant.

Callaway noted that the traffic congestion depends on the time of the day.

The ZPC recommendation will be sent to the Development, Planning and Zoning (DPZ) Committee, a group of three aldermen, who will issue a report agreeing or disagreeing with the ZPC denial. The DPZ report will be sent to the City Council, which will have the final vote.

At a previous public hearing, residents expressed concerns about safety with the reduction in parking spaces forcing more cars to park on the street.

At that hearing, Church Council President David Hanni said that the money from lot sales would be used for handicapped-accessible features including an elevator.

He said the church had no other way to pay for the changes, which were approved by the ZPC at a previous meeting. Hanni indicated that members had raised about $600,000, but the changes are expected to cost about $3 million. He stated that the church would not take out a loan.

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On Friday, Oct. 20, a ribbon-cutting was held for the new Edward-Elmhurst Health Center North at 429 N. York Rd. to mark its grand opening.

Endoscopy services now available at Edward-Elmhurst Health north location Elmhurst Clinic physicians are now providing endoscopy services at the recently opened EdwardElmhurst Health Center at 755 N. York St., on the north side of Elmhurst.

Elizabeth Sack Barczynski, MD; Christopher Boutin, MD; Michael Greenspan, MD and Patrick Lynch, MD, all board-certified gastroenterologists, are providing a full range of endoscopic services, including screenings to diagnose and procedures to treat gastrointestinal conditions. To schedule an appointment, call (331) 221-9003.

The $3.1 million Center opened in September

with Elmhurst Clinic and Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group physicians who specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and gastroenterology.

The 13,000-square-foot, single-story building includes 10 exam rooms, one procedure room, an endoscopy suite and four pre-procedure/postrecovery rooms.

For more information and to schedule an appointment with any of the physicians at the North Elmhurst location, visit EE-Health.org/ NorthElmhurst.

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City issues stormwater report Recent storms equate to 50- to 100-year event

The City of Elmhurst experienced a significant rain event on Saturday, Oct. 14. Precipitation totals indicate parts of Elmhurst received more than seven inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which equates to between a 50- and 100-year rain event. All stormwater systems performed properly and as expected. All nine of the recently completed new stormwater

basins were online and several took water as designed, with a total capacity of 82 acre-feet.

The City’s Public Works crews worked expeditiously throughout the day and night to remove debris from clogged inlets and to open city roadways. All major roadways were open with the exception of the temporary closure (one hour) of Robert Palmer Drive underpass. The city experienced some street flooding in various areas, however little to no overland structural flooding was re-ported.

Wastewater Treatment plant staff monitored the pumping stations and plant continuously throughout the storm. The new excess flow tank for

southwest Elmhurst was activated and diverted almost 2 million gallons of wastewater.

Rainfall Totals were as follows: 7.6” Central Elmhurst North Elmhurst 5” South Elmhurst 6.8” Prior to this weekend’s rain event, Public Works Crews have cleaned 2,300 of the storm sewer inlets throughout the city this year. The remainder of inlets are scheduled to be cleaned this fall. This year, crews have also cleaned and checked the structural integrity of 36 miles of storm sewer pipe. Over the past two years, the city has completed nine Stormwater Management Projects

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with a total capacity of 82 acre-feet of additional storage. All of these new stormwater basins were online during the recent rain event and several took water as designed.

Please visit elmhurststormwaterplan.org for information on the City of Elmhurst Stormwater Management projects and plans.

The city appoints new Director of Elmhurst History Museum

The City of Elmhurst has appointed David Oberg as Director of the Elmhurst History Museum.

In his new role, Oberg will provide leadership and management for David Oberg the museum to fulfill its mission to engage people with history through thoughtful collection, enlightened exhibits, and diverse educational experiences.

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Oberg is a museum professional with 27 years of experience in the museum field including 11 years as an Executive Director. He comes to the city as the former Executive Director of the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum. He is a past President of the Illinois Association of Museums (IAM) and has served as an officer or trustee on numerous boards throughout his career. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science and a Masters of Arts in History from Northern Illinois University.

“I am excited at the prospect of working with the board, staff and volunteers to take the museum into new territory and to continue building bridges in the community,” he said.

As Elmhurst History Museum Director, Oberg will manage all aspects of the Museum’s operations, directing the professional and administrative staff. He will also work closely with the Board of Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, and serve as a department director for the City of Elmhurst, under the director of City Manager Jim Grabowski.

“Dave will be a great addition to the City of Elmhurst,” Grabowski said. “His extensive experience in the museum field along with his enthusiasm for bringing history to the public will make him a great asset to our community and for the future of Elmhurst History Museum.”

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Former York art teacher celebrates Clay Stomp anniversary Column tiles at Elmhurst Art Museum get 20-year facelift

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

They might be something you’ve walked past a million times and only half noticed.

They are the clay tiles attached to the columns outside the Elmhurst Art Museum that carry their own bit of history with a 20th anniversary renovation, thanks to former York art teacher John Nester.

“Twenty years ago, we did a fundraiser for the museum about the time they had just successfully created the galleries in the Mies van der Rohe home,” Nester told the Independent in an exclusive interview. “An idea I presented was Illinois’ first-ever ‘Clay Stomp.’”

took part.

What exactly is a clay stomp?

According to Nester, the clay is prepped the day before, then large tarps are spread out across the grass where the clay is spread out. Then on the second day, water is added to the clay and participants use their feet to mix it together to the right consistency — hence the term, clay stomp.

“The Art Museum let us make the designs for four columns, two 8-foot columns and two 6-foot,” Nester said. “The theme was ‘Art from the Heart’ and people who came out to the clay stomp had an idea of what they each wanted to do for their own tile design.”

Once the clay was on the wood forms, art teachers from across District 205 joined Nester’s students and an art teacher from College of DuPage. With 16 sides to design, each person made up his or her own tile and all were taken to the art studio at York.

“The following summer, we cut all the tiles and fired them,” Nester said. “The following year, some of the people came back and worked on cleaning up their images. Then everything was cut up and ready for the bisque fire. Then a year later, on June 28, 1998, we had the installation and the unveiling.”

Nester said much of the work was made possible through a generous donation from Randy Bronge of International Contractors, a company right here in Elmhurst.

“Randy built the cement blocks and then hired masons to complete the work,” he said.

Humble beginnings of the clay tiles Working with friends in the package design business as well as ceramics teacher Heidi Price and student Erica Huntzinger, Nester gathered people who could help him successfully host a clay stomp.

“I worked with Joel Pfeiffer from the Milwaukee area, who did an international clay stomp in 1989 between Milwaukee and St. Petersburg, Russia,” he said. “Work was generated from both countries. Milwaukee was first and Pfeiffer had about 1000 professors and teachers come out along the lakefront to stomp clay.

Then a delegation of about 30 people got on a PanAm flight to St. Petersburg and went over and had a clay stomp there. The resulting creations are currently on display at the Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee.”

Nester was able to talk Pfeiffer into coming to Elmhurst 20 years ago for a two-day clay stomp right in Time for a facelift Wilder Park, where about 500 people Fast forward 20 years later — and

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After big tarps are laid across the lawn, clay is spread out and water is mixed in by volunteers, using their feet, hence the term clay stomp. This photo shows that it’s a dusty job until the clay is mixed, but once the stomping begins, it’s a great deal of fun, too.

the tiles needed a restoration.

“Starting as early as 2004, about six years after the installation, some tiles were coming off from the freezethaw of the winter weather,” Nester recalled. “Neil Bremer, who was executive director of the Elmhurst Art Museum at the time, bought covers to use on the tiles in the winter until we could come up with a restoration plan.”

Finally, the project received a generous donation from a patron which allowed a full restoration of the tiles.

“It became especially critical because on the north side of one of the columns, one of the tiles had completely fallen off,” he said. “As it came down, they all fell off, the top six pulverized the bottom four, so we were at least able to reinstall the six.

Four were completely unusable and had to be redone.”

That summer, Nester began working with Brian McGlade, a mason who had restored art before so he could handle the rather delicate process.

“He took on the project; while I was replacing the broken tiles, he began taking off all the tiles, cleaning up the cement and then reinstalling them,” Nester said. “We are currently 90% to 95% finished. We’re waiting for the new tiles to dry enough so I can fire and glaze them, so we’re in a holding pattern.”

The tiles are 14” square and 1.5” thick, so they take a long time to dry.

“A better cement is being used this time,” Nester said. “We’re filling in the back of the tiles so there’ll be more cement to secure the tiles.

Pictured is what is known as a clay stomp “hug.” The stompers form They should last 100 years, if we a circle and hug one another to keep the stirring process moving keep the grout maintained.” along. It’s also a good way to keep from stumbling and falling over into the wet clay – which happens too!

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Former York art teacher John Nester works here with Brian McGlade to reapply the tiles to the columns at the Elmhurst Art Museum. McGlade is a mason who had restored artworks before so he could handle the rather delicate process, according to Nester.

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surance, and was transported to DuPage County jail for the warrant.

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

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Fleeing/eluding

Battery

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Almier Dowdell, 19, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery and resisting a police officer while Kahari Greer, 18, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis at Wilder Park at around 5:50 p.m. Police said officers responded to a report of subjects smoking cannabis in the Wilder Park. Upon arrival seven subjects were located smoking cannabis. According to police, Dowdell attempted to flee and struck an officer in the face with his elbow.

Carson A. Smith, 20, of Sugar Grove, Ill., was charged with aggravated battery, possession of cannabis and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 100 block of Fellows Court at around 4:10 a.m. Police said officers responded to the report of an unwanted person that was running down the street shirtless with no shoes. According to police, a victim had Smith over to her apartment and asked him to leave. When officers arrived, Smith was allegedly holding a bag containing cannabis.

Criminal damage or defacement to property/ criminal damage to a vehicle/criminal trespass to property/criminal trespass to a vehicle/ damage to city property/ damage to property

Oct. 12 Criminal defacement was reported in the 100 block of S. Chandler at around 2:31 p.m.

Police said that subsequent to the report of a suspicious person, while checking the area, an officer noticed a grey upside 3-point fork written in chalk on a driveway. A suspect told police that he drew it. The resident did not want to press charges, and the suspect was able to wash the symbol off of the property.

Disorderly conduct, trespass notice

Oct. 12 Police said officers were dispatched to the Elmhurst train station in the 100 block of W. First at around 4:33 p.m. in reference to a man being disorderly on the train. The suspect exited the train, was taken into custody and brought to the police station. The suspect was released without charges at the time, but disorderly conduct and unlawful possession of a controlled substance charges are pending.

Domestic incident, domestic battery

Oct. 14 A 59-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 11:47 p.m. Police said officers responded to the report of a fight at the above location. Upon arrival, it was learned that the suspect allegedly kicked the victim and pulled her by her hair.

CALL 800-222-TIPS Oct. 13 A victim in the 200 block of S. York told police at around 6:06 p.m. that she heard knocking at the door and answered it. The suspect, the victim’s ex-boyfriend, pushed the door open by force, according to police.

The suspect reportedly took the victim’s keys and stole her 2012 Scion XD. Police said a reporting officer noticed marks on both of the victim’s arms. The area was checked for the vehicle and the suspect with no results.

A victim in the 100 block of W. Virginia called police at around 10:35 p.m. stating her boyfriend befouled her when she was sleeping on the floor of her apartment. The suspect was located and denied this act. There was no evidence located and she left for the evening.

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

Oct. 17 Gerardo Fabila-Santana, 29, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 10:37 p.m. Police said the suspect left the scene of a crash and was located by the Villa Park Police Department.

Oct. 15 Michael Kernan, 28 of Northlake, was charged with DUI, damage to park district property, improper lane usage and use of an unsafe tire near Third and Clinton at around 5:23 p.m.

Oct. 13 Ernesto Chavez, 27, of Northlake, was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license suspended and using an electronic communication device while driving subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at around 8:08 p.m.

Oct. 12 Pablo Fernandez, 32, of Addison, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident subsequent to an accident near Roosevelt and Prospect at around 7:09 p.m. Police said Jasmine Britt, 27, of West Chicago, the victim in the accident, was found to be wanted out of DuPage County, had no driver’s license and was in possession of cannabis. She was charged with possession of cannabis, no valid driver’s license and no in-

Oct. 12 Police said that while on patrol in the area of West and Utley at around 3:07 a.m., a reporting officer observed a black, 4 door, possible Hyundai, Sonata traveling at a high rate of speed northbound onto Sunnyside, past Utley. The vehicle continued on various streets, eventually turning eastbound onto St. Charles, where an officer activated his lights and siren. The suspect’s vehicle reportedly drove in a dangerous fashion around other vehicles and would not stop. The vehicle turned onto eastbound I-290 and the officer discontinued following.

Harassment, threats

Oct. 17 A complainant in the 800 block of S. Bryan came into the police station at around 12 noon to report that her ex-boyfriend threatened her and her family. She does not want to file complaints for the threats, but will seek an order of protection. The suspect told police that the complainant’s statements are false, and he has made reports to other agencies for harassment by her. Both parties agreed to discontinue contact with each other.

Oct. 13 A complainant in the 200 block of E. Cayuga told police at around 2:11 p.m. that he and his wife are in a legal battle in small claims court with a suspect. While in court, the suspect threatened the complainants if they didn’t withdraw their claim in court. On the above date, the complainant’s wife received a text message from suspect again telling them to drop the claim in court.

Oct. 12 Harassment was reported in the 100 block of N. Maple at around 4:47 p.m. The victim, who owns a home inspection business, received a text message asking if he had completed a home inspection. The victim asked the person to identify himself but the person would not, yet threatened to “trash his business.”

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

Oct. 17 Hermez Abraham, 20, of Skokie, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia at Elmhurst College at around 6:58 p.m. Police said Abraham was located in his parked vehicle at Elmhurst College, and was found to be in possession of cannabis and a smoking pipe.

James W. Uhrich, 21, of Wheaton, was charged with possession of cannabis at Elmhurst College at around 6:37 p.m. Police said that subsequent to making contact with Uhrich in the parking lot of Elmhurst College, he admitted to being in possession of cannabis. The cannabis was recovered from his vehicle, according to police.

Oct. 14 Levan Bosby, 24, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and York at around 1:59 a.m.

Francisco Montoya, 19, of Wood Dale, was issued a citation for possession of drug para-

phernalia and having only one headlight subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Industrial at around 2:17 a.m.

Oct. 13 Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of N. York at around 9:51 p.m., two juvenile suspects were found to be smoking cannabis. They were both cited on scene for possession of cannabis and released to a parent.

Oct. 12 Armando Reza-Breceda, 25, of Addison, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near southbound Route 83 between I-290 and Lake Street at around 8:54 p.m.

Alma E. Suarez, 40, of Griffith, Ind., was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended, speeding and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Spring and Jackson at around 9:07 a.m. Police said that while searching the vehicle, a reporting officer located a glass smoking pipe and a small clear bag containing suspected cannabis.

Suspicious circumstances

Oct. 18 Police said officers responded to the report of suspicious circumstances in the 300 block of W. Grand Ave. at around 5:33 p.m. The complainant told police that the suspect came to his place of employment and spoke to a co-worker stating the complainant was unfit to work there and walked away while repeatedly saying “Have a good day.” A trespass notice was completed for the suspect.

Oct. 14 Police said that subsequent to a medic assistance, a victim was located on the living room floor bleeding from his nose and very dirty after falling. The victim was transported to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment. The victim’s grandson also lives in the home. DCFS and Adult Protective Services were both contacted to investigate.

Oct. 13 A victim told police at around 3 p.m. that on Friday night a black Jeep stopped at the stop sign at Berkley and McKinley and someone yelled “Hey you, car!” The victim saw the same vehicle on the next day which drove by while they were at another friend’s house and honked the horn several times. A reporting officer learned the same vehicle and person possibly was the victim of a ding dong ditch on Friday night.

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

Oct. 18 Eric R. Lord, 31, of McHenry, was charged with felony retail theft, no valid driver’s license and no valid registration at a food store in the 600 block of N. York at around 3:45 p.m. Police said that while on patrol, officers observed Lord running out of the store while holding merchandise. Officers made contact with the suspect as he was getting into his vehicle. Lord admitted he had just stolen merchandise from the store, according to police,

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Elmhurst Rotary Club, Diplomat West to host 24th Thanksgiving Dinner For the 24th consecutive year, the Elmhurst Rotary Club will welcome area residents to a complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner.

The annual holiday party, co-hosted with Diplomat West Banquets, begins at noon on Nov. 23 and is open to the whole community.

“Once again, we extend a special invitation to residents who may be alone or without another place to celebrate the holiday,” says chairman Bill Sakash.

Elmhurst Rotarians, family mem-

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Local magician Bob James entertains youngsters at the 24th Thanksgiving Dinner co-hosted by the Elmhurst Rotary Club and Diplomat West Banquets. This year’s event returns to the Diplomat West on Nov. 23. James expects to return along with the York High School jazz combo under the direction of Mike Pavlik. The event is open to all who are alone on Thanksgiving.

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and was placed under arrest.

While on patrol near St. Charles and Berkley at around 11:22 p.m., a reporting officer observed a male subject carrying a pumpkin. The subject then entered the offending vehicle, which drove away southbound on Berkley Avenue. The reporting officer conducted an investigative stop on the vehicle and made contact with the occupants. Offender 1 admitted to stealing the pumpkin and consuming alcohol. Offender 1 was placed under arrest and charged with theft, violation of cur-few, and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Zachary Rutkowski, 18, of Elmhurst, was found to be under the age of 21 and had consumed alcohol, according to police. Rutkowski was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Rutkowski and Offender 1 were both released to their parents at the police station. Offenders 2 and 3 were both cited for violation of curfew and were released on scene to their parents.

Oct. 17 Retail theft was reported at a food store in the 600 block of N. York at around 1:54 p.m. A complainant told police while reviewing video surveillance, he located a suspect who had stolen over-the-counter medication and personal hygiene products. The suspect left the store without paying for the items and entered a minivan.

Sept. 26-Oct. 17 Theft was reported at a rental car company in the 800 block of N. York at around 11:11 a.m. A victim told police that a suspect failed to return a vehicle at the end of the rental period. Officers contacted a family member of the suspect and learned

the vehicle had been impounded by Northlake Police Department due to an arrest. The victim was advised to contact Northlake for release of the vehicle.

Oct. 12 A customer service associate at a food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 provided a reporting officer with a counterfeit $10 bill at around 2:12 p.m. The bill was received by suspect described as a white female in her mid-30s, weighing around 140 pounds with blonde hair and wearing a white jacket, black pants, and black shoes. The bill did not have an internal security strip, but had a dark mark where the cashier checked it with a marker, and it appeared off in color, printing, and cut. The bill was put into evidence.

Police said officers responded to a report of two juvenile suspects who were being held by store security at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 8:37 p.m. The suspects reportedly took merchandise and left the store without paying. Both were taken into custody, cited for retail theft and released to parents.

A victim in the 400 block of N. Addison told police at around 9:30 p.m. he observed suspect described as a black or Hispanic male wearing a gray sweater running from the victim’s parked vehicle. The unknown suspect got into a red two door vehicle and fled the area. Missing from the victim’s vehicle was his blue Galaxy Note 5 cell phone. The area was checked for the vehicle with no results.

gray Chevrolet Malibu was stolen sometime between the above dates after being detailed at a detail shop.

The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen.

A victim in the 200 block of Berkley told police that an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicles which were parked at the above address between the above dates. Nothing was reported missing at this time.

bers and community volunteers will serve guests a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

A jazz combo from York High School under the direction of Mike Pavlik will add a festive atmosphere for this joyful occasion, while Magician Bob James delights the youngsters with his clever tricks and cunning sleight of hand.

Diplomat West Banquets is located at 681 W. North Avenue, just west of Route 83.

For further information, contact Bill Sakash at 630-833-3940.

Too Soon To Forget: The Journey of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a life-altering challenge for not only the people with the disease but also those who care for and about them. Getting the diagnosis in midlife poses another level of unique and difficult challenges.

Too Soon to Forget: The Journey of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease is a documentary for public television that shares the emotional experience of nine families living with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease. The documentary will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 5 beginning at 6 p.m. at Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College.

Too Soon to Forget is narrated by Dan Gasby, husband of celebrity chef and lifestyle Maven B. Smith, who was diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 62. Gasby and Smith are the authors of Before I Forget: Love, Hope, Help, and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer’s.

A panel discussion will follow the

Oct. 9 Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of Walnut at around 10:01 a.m. A victim reports that an agent from Discover Card advised him that an unknown suspect used his personal information to open a credit account at a jewelry store in Minne- RUBY M. LINDSTROM, 83 sota.

Ruby M. Lindstrom, of BelvidSept. 1, 2016-Oct. 31, 2016 ere, passed away Marcie Eldred, 41, of Elmhurst on Friday, Ocwas charged with felony filing a false tober 13, 2017, police report and violation of bail surrounded by bond in the 100 block of W. Virgin- her family, at the ia between the above dates. Police age of 83. Ruby said Eldred called 911 and reported was born January to police officers that in 2016 her 21, 1934, in Sturgeon Lake, Minn., boyfriend had been talking with a the daughter of Hartley and Augus15-year-old and sending inappropri- ta Cunningham Gray. She married ate photos. Subsequent to an investi- Eldon Lindstrom on September 24, gation, it was determined Eldred had 1955, in Rush City. He preceded her filed a false police report, according in death on July 7, 2013. to police Ruby was a wonderful quilter. She also would sew the best dresses for Warrant arrest her grandchildren. Ruby taught private piano lessons for many years, Oct. 12 teaching hundreds of students. She Police said a reporting officer re- was a member of the Elmhurst Lapisponded for a warrant arrest at Elm- dary Club. She was also very active hurst Hospital. John L. Russell, 38, of in the First Church of Christ, ScienBellwood, was wanted by the Cook tist in Elmhurst and in Rockford,.

Oct. 11-Oct. 12 County Sheriff’s Police, according to She taught Sunday school and played A victim in the 100 block of W. police. Russell was released by the the piano and organ at the church.

Diversey told police that their 2014 hospital and taken into custody.

Ruby loved taking trips to Alaska,

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screening, featuring Gasby; the film’s director-producer, Ted Kay; Rev. Shawna Bowman, an artist who created Paintings of Too Soon to Forget; and Raj C. Shah, a physician and an associate professor of family medicine with the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center.

The moderator is Susan Frick, executive producer of Too Soon to Forget, a social worker at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center and an Elmhurst College alumna.

This event is sponsored by TMK Productions and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, in partnership with Elmhurst College.

Admission is free but reservations are required, at elmhurst.edu/tix. Copies of the book Before I Forget: Love, Hope, Help, and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer’s will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information, call (630) 6175186.

fishing, and cooking. Her favorite food to make was traditional Swedish meals for her family.

Surviving are children, Allen (Pam) Lindstrom; David (Michele) Lindstrom; Brian (Teresa) Lindstrom; and JoDel (Steven) Lafferty; grandchildren Mardell (Brad) Nielsen; Rachel Lindstrom; Heather (Curtis) Lowe; Eric Lindstrom plus two other grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, George (Mary) Gray; a sister, Joy Keuten; and her beloved cat, “Tinker.” She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Violet.

Per Ruby’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at Sturgeon Lake Cemetery, Sturgeon Lake, Minn. Ruby and her beloved husband of 58 years, Eldon, will have a brief gravesite service for joint interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local Salvation Army. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.belviderefh.com

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Discovering the joy of Miracle Marula oil

The little pump dispenser sat on the sink in my bathroom for more than a month before I noticed the label. I hadn’t read it at the store; just pulled the liquid hand soap off the shelf and threw it into my cart without paying much attention. Hand soap is hand soap, right?

It turns out I hit the jackpot with my random choice of product. Like I said, I didn’t notice right away. But when I did the words on the label became impossible to ignore: Miracle Marula oil.

Wow! I was in possession of Marula oil (of the miraculous kind).

How could a person get so lucky?

I did a little happy skip right there in the bathroom. But then my brain went to a place that sort of changed everything.

I thought, “What the heck is Marula oil?”

I’d never heard of it. To think I

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lived my entire life without ever crossing paths with Marula oil. I wasn’t sure whether I should be embarrassed or glad I was finally discovering this miraculous substance.

I had to know more. I thought maybe the rest of the label might provide a clue as to the secrets and benefits of this magical Marula oil.

The mystery took an unexpected turn when I checked the ingredients and discovered that despite its prominent placement on the front of the bottle, Marula wasn’t even listed.

Game on.

Despite a lack of Marula, the ingredient list contained 21 items. Four were dyes. One was water. That left me 16 to investigate. Most of them had long chemical compound-type names but a quick Google search showed me their true purposes. They were substances like detergent, foam booster, surfactant, anti-microbial, thickener and skin conditioner. All logical and expected ingredients for hand soap. But no Marula.

Then I found it – right between a pH balancer and preservative: sclerocarya birrea seed oil, otherwise known on the Google as Marula.

But what was it, really?

Back to my research.

The sclerocarya birrea, a.k.a.

Marula, is a medium-sized tree that grows in the woodlands of Southern Africa, West Africa and Madagascar.

It produces small yellow fruit that

has eight times more vitamin C than oranges and is considered a delicacy by elephants, giraffes and rhinos – to name a few. Now I understand why elephants never catch colds.

They may, however, catch a buzz.

When the fruit becomes overripe, the animals continue eating it and experience a Marula drunkenness that one has to see to believe. Imagine an intoxicated elephant stumbling across your path. Gives a whole new level of excitement to the idea of an African safari.

The oil of the Marula comes from the seeds of the fruit. It’s used in cooking, cosmetics, as a meat preservative and to treat leather so putting it in hand soap could fulfill double duty – depending on how leathery your hands are. Then again, if it has preservative qualities perhaps your skin benefits trifold.

Marula oil is touted as having

In my opinion

Judge not other people’s Internet and phone habits it’s none of our business Many people, myself included, sometimes complain about the incessant Internet and our need to always check social media. I’m able to go unplugged now most weekends and it feels good. My life and business have not experienced backlash because I don’t post photos of pretty trees, or share uplifting quotes or groan-worthy jokes.

I love the Internet. I cannot live without it. My livelihood takes place across the worldwide web. I talk via zoom to clients in Canada, Costa Rica, and all across the US. My tech guy lives in Asheville, I’ve had VA’s in Colorado, Utah, Ohio, Kentucky, Canada. We do everything over the Internet. It is an amazing blessing.

We all dig it. If we don’t recall the name of something, someone whips out their phone and looks it up. It’s not just the young things, it’s all ages, including my parents and their generation.

Instead of bemoaning the time spent on social media, I realize it’s not up to me to judge other’s habits or boundaries. If you want to post ev-

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ery random thought that crosses your mind, have at it. If you want to stay off social media entirely, wonderful; to each his own.

I’ve decided to celebrate the connections. I recently posted on Facebook a photo of a knitted pumpkin hat that I thought was darling and whimsical. It was for a baby so I asked if anyone knew where to get an adult size. Offers flew in from around the globe from folks saying they could knit one for me, and friends and acquaintances asked their needle-toting friends if they could supply me with a pumpkin hat.

Thanks to the almighty powerful fast Internet and the ease of PayPal and dexterity of skilled fingers, I now have two adorable pumpkin hats. If

you want to take a walk with me, you can use one.

Because of the outreach ability of the internet and apps, I joined a walking challenge. 30 minutes a day for 30 days straight. There are prizes at the end and I am very confident I’m going to win. This challenge is not about pace or distance or calories or weight. It’s simply to commit to walk outside, rain or shine, to breathe fresh air for 30 minutes every single day. The organizer is able to see via the app that I have walked every day.

Easy peasy.

Such convenience allows me to now incorporate things like this in my programs. And without the internet, my online classes obviously would not exist. (Revamped versions of many will debut soon.)

All this to say, to myself, (and you if you are like me) relax and let go of the judgement. When I see groups of young people out to dinner and they all are on their phones, I make comments to my dinner companions and pass judgement when truly it’s none of my business.

If your family of four goes out to dinner and no one looks up until the food comes, none of my business. If you walk down the street with your nose down in your phone, none of my business. Your life, none of my business.

Last night out to dinner, we saw a mom holding the phone in front of her toddler and they were doing Facetime with Grandma. I thought what a joy for faraway folks to be able to connect, to hear each other and see each other.

Back in the day, some people thought the telephone itself was an unnecessary invention. Then it became the easy way to stay in touch.

Let’s roll with the changes and be grateful for what we can do and how we can stay in touch. And now I’m going to post pictures of my pumpkin hats.

Kelly Epperson loves email and snail mail too. PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131 and info@kellyepperson.com. Get Kelly’s weekly email newsletter by signing up at www.kellyepperson.com.

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powerful antioxidants, nutrients, omegas, essential fatty acids and the vitamin C referenced above. It’s an anti-aging, hydrating, skin repairing powerhouse – according to one website that’s selling the stuff for a hundred bucks an ounce. Ouch.

It isn’t always that pricey. You can find it online for a fraction of that cost. Or you can simply buy some liquid hand soap for a couple of bucks.

Either way, it beats going all the way to Africa and getting trampled by a stampede of inebriated elephants.

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

Earn your Ham Radio License in one weekend The Elmhurst-based York Radio Club will again offer a weekend training class designed to allow participants to learn everything they need to know to pass their amateur radio license exam.

At the end of the two-day session, volunteer examiners will administer the test that’s required to obtain the Federal Communications Commission license.

The sessions, open to all, will be Nov. 11-12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes will be held in the basement meeting room at Elmhurst Fire Station No. 1, 404 N. York St. The class is free, although there is a $14 exam fee for those who want to take the test at the end of the weekend.

What can one do with a ham radio license? You can talk around the world, without wires or the Internet. You can also chat with astronauts, bounce signals off satellites, learn about electronics and two-way radio and help your community with communications during disasters or public service events. More information is available yorkradioclub/ training.

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Since next summer is 2018, it weeks to dry.” will be 20 years since the first clay While redoing the tiles, Nester stomp and Nester plans to have got the idea to include designs that the “grand unveiling” of the new- captured the recent solar eclipse. ly-renovated tiles at that time.

“It was a blessing in disguise,” he said. “Having to do the tiles again When something goes wrong, created an opportunity to add more it can be a blessing to the design, that’s why I decided There was one fly in the ointment to integrate the eclipse. when Nester first loaded the tiles in “But the new tiles are finished. the kiln for a 24-hour preheat to dry It’s been a labor of love and a long everything out. summer, but it’s coming to frui“There was a malfunction in the tion.” kiln, so the fire got hotter than usuNester wanted to mention that al and blew up the tiles!” he said. the entire project was a collabora“Since the designs were already es- tion with the City of Elmhurst. He tablished, I had to do the tiles all also wished to thank all the District over again, which took about one 205 art teachers who were involved and a half weeks, then another two with the project along the way.

This is the original group of people from International Contractors in Elmhurst, who came out for the clay stomp in Wilder Park in 1998. Next year, John Nester and the Art Museum staff plan to hold a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the first event in Wilder Park.

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A volunteer applies cement to the backs of the tiles to be applied to the columns at the Elmhurst Art Museum. According to former York art teacher John Nester, a better kind of cement was used on the restoration, which should hold the tiles in place for as long as 100 years, if the grout is maintained.

Final touches are put on the tiles as they dry in the sun on the lawn of the Elmhurst Art Museum, housed inside the Mies van der Rohe house. The columns – some completed, some not -- can be seen in the photo as well.

This young lady took part in the original clay stomp in 1998 and made her own tattoo sporting the theme, “Art from the Heart.” When the tiles were renovated over the past year, John Nester added elements to commemorate the recent solar eclipse into the design.

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Thursday, Oct. 26 At 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 So. Prospect, the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst welcomes Illinois NOW Vice President of Communications Michelle Fadley who will present information on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) coalition in Illinois and its statewide strategy to have Illinois as the 37th of the 38 states needed to ratify this amendment to the Constitution. Free and open to the public. Not an Elmhurst Library program.

Pick of the Week The events NOT to be missed…

York drama’s fall festival Thursday, Oct. 26 - Saturday, Oct. 28 At 7:30 p.m. both evenings, The Children’s Hour will be performed as part of York Drama’s Fall Festival. Tickets are $10 available at the door or online at ticketpeak.com/yorkdrama. Please note that due to the mature theme, this show is not recommended for children under the age of 13.

Friday, Oct. 27 Sunday, Oct. 29 At 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Next to Normal will be performed as part of York Drama’s Fall Festival.

Tickets are $10 available at the door or online at ticketpeak.com/ yorkdrama.

Please note that due to the mature theme, this show is not recommended for children under the age of 13.

Thursday, Nov. 2 Beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., the York Dukes of Distinction Alumni program will be held in York Commons, honoring six out-standing graduates, the earliest from the class

of 1953, the most recent from 1986. Invasion in Films of the ’70s. To be The program is free and open to the held in the Education Center at 120 E. Park, the program will be led by public. filmmaker and college teacher Peter Hawley, who will talk about movies Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4 The 7th annual Holiday Market like Saturday Night Fever, Thank returns to Wilder Mansion, bringing God It’s Friday, Boogie Nights holiday shoppers a wide selection of and many more. Tickets: Memone-of-a-kind art, jewelry, handbags, bers-FREE, Non-Members $5. Regglass, ceramics, fashion, photogra- istration required at elmhursthistory. phy, gourmet food and unique holi- org in the Adult Pro-grams section. day gifts. Hours are Friday from 4-9 Info: elmhursthistory.org

At 6 p.m. in Hammerschdmit p.m., including Doti Liquors selling wine; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst p.m. Sponsored by the Park District College, there will be a special and produced by RGL Marketing. screening of Too Soon to Forget, a Info: (630) 712-6541 or visit rglmar- documentary about younger onset Alzheimer’s disease. Free admission keting-forthearts.com. but reservations required, available at elmhurst.edu/tix. Copies of the Sunday, Nov. 5 From 2-3:30 p.m., the Elmhurst See CALENDAR, Page 18 History Museum presents The Disco

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YDAP introduces another three Dukes of Distinction The York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) serves to recognize and honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service and/or an outstanding contribution to society. This year, six Dukes of Distinction have been chosen by a panel of York alumni judges and will be honored on the evening of Thursday, November 2, beginning with a reception at 6:30 PM in the York High School Commons. The program is free and open to the public, This week, the Independent joins District 205 in a salute to the final three of the six Distinguished Alumni, Linda French, Brigadier General Thomas Fisher and Mary McEnerney Woolley.

Linda French, Class of 1982 Nominated by Mary Lin Nicholson Linda French, Class of 1982, is a twelve-time U.S. National Badminton Champion. She won the Illinois State Badminton Singles Title in 1979, 1981 and 1982.

As captain of her team, she led York Community High School to a second place finish in Linda French the team State finals in in 1982 1981 and 1982. Linda is the third member in her family to win an Illinois state title, following her father Paul (wrestling, 1947) and sister, Ann (badminton, 1977 and 1978).

Linda was selected to join the United States Olympic Badminton Team in 1992, the year the sport debuted in competition at the Barcelona games in women’s singles and doubles. Linda was also a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team when they competed in Atlanta, Georgia. Linda has served on the USA Badminton Board of Directors and the Athletes Advisory Council of the U.S. Olympic Committee. She promotes fitness and sport through the Olympic Alumni Association and by mentoring current Olympians and Olympic hopefuls from around the world. In 2004, Linda was honored to be inducted into the USA Badminton Hall of Fame.

Extensive travel to more than 30 countries has greatly influenced Linda’s worldview and

Linda French today

inspired her choice of profession. After attending the University of Wisconsin and Arizona State University, she graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law and has served as an immigration lawyer since 1993.

While getting to know many cultures and people through badminton, she has developed both gratitude for being born in the United States and deep compassion for those less fortunate.

Linda represents athletes, businesses and individuals. She is proud to represent, on a pro bono basis, asylum seekers and victims of violence.

Whether as a York High School student, an Illinois or U.S. National Champion badminton player, a U.S. Olympian, or an immigration attorney, Linda French has always put her heart and soul into everything she does.

Brigadier General Thomas Fisher, Class of 1986 Nominated by Michael Fisher Brigadier General Thomas Fisher, Class of 1986, spent 12 years living in Lansing, Michigan, where he completed his BS in 1990 and MS in Resource Development from Michigan State University (MSU) in 1997. In his 23-year civilian career, he has been a transportation planner for the Michigan Department Thomas Fisher of Transportation, the in 1986 Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization in Logan, Utah, Baker Transportation Consultants of Salt Lake City, and the Regional Transportation Planning Office of Mesa County, Colorado. His most recent service in local government has been as the County Administrator for Mesa County, Colorado, from 2013 – 2015 and he is currently serving as the County Manager of Summit County, Utah.

He received his officer commission through Reserve Officer Training Corps at MSU and spent the first eight years of his military career in the Michigan Army National Guard as a platoon leader, aide-de-camp and company commander. The rest of his military career has been with the Utah Army National Guard, where he has served as a logistics officer, operations officer, battalion commander and brigade commander.

He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in November of 2016, a position appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the US Senate. He is currently the Land Component Commander. This is a rare achievement: less than one tenth of one percent of US Army officers reach the rank of General Office.

Tom continues his 27+ year Army service, with highlights being an Iraq deployment from 2003-2005 with the Utah National Guard and graduation from the U.S. Army War College in 2012 with a Masters of Strategic Studies. More than 500 National Guard officers from around the country apply to the program annually. Of those, 20 to 25 are selected to attend the residence course.

from the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and Wayne State University.

Mary lives in Washington, D.C. and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is an avid skier, world traveler and deltiologist. Deltiology is the study and collection of postcards. When she was young, Mary inherited a collection of historical postcards that are now 120 years old.

Brigadier General Thomas Fisher today

BG Fisher is married to the former Sheri Holden of Arvada, Colorado. They have three sons: Jake, Ben and Ross Eisenhauer.

Mary McEnerney Woolley 1964 Nominated by Val Stewart Mary McEnerney Woolley is an influential medical and health research advocate. She serves as president/CEO of Research!America, a nonprofit advocacy alliance dedicated to making health research a higher national priority.

She credits York Community High School as being instrumental in her education and life decisions.

Mary received a B.S. in Sociology from Stanford University and a Mary McEnerney M.A. in Humanities Woolley in 1964 from San Francisco State University. Woolley served as the San Francisco project director for the then largest-ever National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial, the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT). In 1981, she became administrator of the Medical Research Institute of San Francisco and became the Institute’s executive director and CEO in 1986.

Since 1990, Mary has served as president and CEO of Research!America, an alliance of the research universities, patient groups, independent research institutes, scientific societies, industry and foundations. Under her leadership, Research!America has earned the attention and respect of elected and appointed officials, researchers, media and community leaders. She has a 30-year publication history on science advocacy and research-related topics and is a sought-after speaker, often interviewed by science, news and policy journalists.

An elected member of the distinguished National Academy of Medicine and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, Mary serves on the Board of Higher Education and the Workforce of the National Academy of Sciences. She is a Founding Member of the Board of Associates of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Mary holds honorary doctoral degrees

Mary McEnerney Woolley today

Jenn’s 25th Anniversary Fundraiser for JDRF coming Oct. 29

Jenn’s 25th Anniversary Fundraiser for JDRF will take place in Elmhurst on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Wilder Park and aims to raise $5,000 to help fund critically needed type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.

The event, organized by Jennifer Ladisch-Douglass, and benefiting JDRF Illinois, is expected to attract more than 100 supporters representing the Elmhurst community, including families, local businesses and other organizations.

The event is one of the thousands of community events nationwide planned by individual donors that bring together hundreds of thousands of people each year who share JDRF’s vision to create a world without T1D. “Every supporter will bring our community one step closer to turning type one into type none,” said LadischDouglas, a type 1 diabetic of 25 years.

T1D is a chronic, life threatening autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults at any age. In T1D, the body’s immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body. Type 1 diabetes requires rigorous 24/7 monitoring of blood glucose levels to avoid devastating complication. T1D onset is sudden and unpreventable and it is unrelated to diet or lifestyle. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter: @JDRF.

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Pictured here at the front of the room is Cathy Jordan, Chair of the Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission, standing before an audience gathered in Elmhurst City Council Chambers for a presentation of the Senior Citizen Volunteer Service Awards. “Many lives have been brightened by the positive spirit of these seniors,” Jordan said.

Senior Citizens Commission presents volunteer awards Thirteen individuals honored for their exceptional community service

The Senior Citizens Commission honored exceptional and outstanding senior volunteers at a ceremony held on Thursday, Sept. 28. Award recipients were recognized for their commitment, kindness and generosity through selfless efforts and dedication that provides comfort and re-

lief to the lives of the less privileged and most vulnerable. A total of 13 outstanding individuals were recognized for rendering stellar public service to Elmhurst residents.

The “2017 Outstanding Senior Citizen Service Award” was awarded to Celestia Boughner and Wayne

Chicago artist Alex Chitty’s They Will Bloom Without You opens in Elmhurst Art Museum

The Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM) proudly announces a sitespecific exhibition titled “They will bloom without you”, by the Chicago-based artist Alex Chitty Nov. 18 – Jan. 7. The exhibition title is a reference to Chitty’s observations of flowers, in particular lilies, and how their daily bloom takes place independent of an audience. The lilies also gesture toward the designer and architect Lilly Reich who collaborated with Mies van der Rohe, but is often omitted from the credits of their collaborations.

This is the first show initiated by Executive Director John McKinnon, who has plans to exhibit contemporary art more frequently in the McCormick House, the cornerstone of EAM’s collection.

“As the only contemporary art center in the United States that oversees a home designed by Mies van der Rohe, it is our unique responsibility to provide programming that expands on its legacy,” says McKinnon. “Alex conceived of her installation imagining how people used it as a living space while also responding to its cool, minimal interior.”

Chitty’s investigation began with dualities present within the architecture of Mies van der Rohe’s McCormick House: the rectangular north and south wings of the home are joined at a singular point, and the glass walls that enclose the home also allow views of the exterior. Her sculpture, drawings, photographs and video reflect upon simultaneous states such as interior/exterior, movement/stillness, and the narrative/utilitarian function of objects.

There will be an opening reception Friday, Nov. 17 from 7-9 p.m. for EAM members and donors. Chitty will lead a tour of the exhibition at 7:30 p.m.

The Museum is one block from the Elmhurst Metra station and open Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (7 p.m. on Fridays).

Admission is $9 ($8 for seniors) and free for students and children under 18.

For more information, please call 630.834.0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Hoffman. The 11 individuals awarded “2017 Senior Service Award” include: Matthew Geraldi, Emil Haddad, Gail Menconi, Mary Ellen Milos, Charlotte Mushow, Brian Murphy, Ann Pasnick, Ed Ronne, Joyce Ruchti, Terry Walden, and Francis Wenig.

Senior Citizen Commission Chair

Cathy Jordan gave a short summary of each of the award recipients recognizing their accomplishments.

Mayor Steve Morley was on hand to thank the volunteers for all that they do.

“These individuals do behindthe-scenes work and never seek rec-

ognition for all that they do to help make our city the best it can be and what it is today — a great place to live,” said Jordan. “Many lives have been brightened by the positive spirit of these senior citizens. Congratulations and thank you to all of the award recipients.”

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As part of York High School’s Fall Festival, The Children’s Hour will be performed, pictured above. The play is Lillian Hellman’s Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated work about a young girl who starts a rumor about her teachers. When lies compound, lives unravel and truths are revealed. The Children’s Hour will be performed on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

IMEA Names 30 All-District I Selectees from York High School More than 3,000 students from over 75 schools throughout Northeastern Illinois auditioned for the honor of being included in the All-District band, chorus, orchestra and jazz band. Thirty York Community High School student musi-

cians have been chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) All-District Music Festivals this November.

IMEA’s District I Jazz Festival will be Saturday, November 11, at Thornton Fractional South High

School, located at 18500 Burnham Ave in Lansing, IL. The IMEA District I Band, Chorus and Orchestra Music Festival will be Saturday, November 18, at Elmhurst College, located at 190 S Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL.

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Pictured is a scene from Next To Normal, one of two productions the York Drama Department will perform as part of its Fall Festival. It is a true contemporary musical theatre piece that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Next to Normal will run on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.

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York Community High School is hosting a Fall Festival where the students will stage both a play and a musical on Oct. 26 – 29.

The festival will kick off with Lillian Hellman’s Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated work, The Children’s Hour — a groundbreaking drama exploring the power of the spoken word. When a young girl starts a rumor about her teachers, lies compound, lives unravel, and truths are revealed. In today’s world of social media and political volatility, Hellman’s work is even more relevant than when it was written in 1934.

The second show is Next to Normal, a true contemporary musical theatre piece that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.

Both shows contain a lot of emotional depth, and difficult subjects

to talk about, something that John Forsythe, director of The Children’s Hour, hopes will translate to members of the audience.

“They can look forward to a rollercoaster,” said Forsythe. “It’s a play that hopefully they will feel an attachment to the people in it, recognize some truths in their own lives, and come away with a better understanding of how they should approach others.”

The Children’s Hour will be performed on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Next to Normal will run on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.

Please note that due to the mature themes, these shows are not recommended for children under the age of 13. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or online at ticketpeak.com/ yorkdrama.

This past June, York Drama’s performance of West Side Story was named “Best Production” of 2017 by the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.

York Community High School is located at 355 W. St. Charles Road.

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Visitation’s Annual St. Nick’s Boutique!!

Saturday, November 4th, 2017 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Visitation Valentino Center • 851 S. York

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Our Kringle Café will be serving our World Famous Sloppy Joes, walking tacos, pizza, hot dogs and more!

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• A support group for fam-ily caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Saturday, Nov. 11 From 9 a.m. to noon Stemples Cycle Cen- Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 ter at 494 Spring Road will be the collection p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second point for people to drop off outgrown, unused floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library or gently-used bicycles to con-tribute to a char- program.) Info: (630) 833-9665. ity known as, “Pedal Power.” They bikes are • EXTENDED through Dec. 31, the Elgiven to students in Chicago Public Schools as an incentive for good grades and regular atten- mhurst History Museum hosts Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died. It started as dance.

At 10:30 a.m., the annual Veterans Day cer- an off-beat baseball promotion called “Teen emony will be held at the Elmhurst Veterans Night” designed to sell tickets at Comiskey Memorial in Wilder Park. Free and open to the Park and gain listeners for a fledgling FM radio station—until it devolved into one of the public. most infamous events in Chicago’s rich baseball history. Disco Demolition Night exploded Ongoing programs: • The annual Lions Pump-kin Patch is now on July 12, 1979 in the middle of a White Sox open at The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road. double-header and it remains one of the city’s Pumpkins of all sizes and shapes are avail- most controversial sports history moments. able at various prices. The patch is open daily Media sponsor: WLUPFM. At Elmhurst Histothrough Oct. 31. Info: elmhurstlionsclub27. ry Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Free admission. wildapricot.org or email: elmhurstlions@ Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457 gmail.com • A support group for family caregivers • The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) will of older adults meets the second and fourth host the annual Fall Members Show, featuring Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 a variety of its members’ original artwork, in p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library (EAM), 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., now through program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

Nov. 4. Info: elmhurstartistsguild.org and elm • The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. hurstartmuseum.org.

Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday • Now through Nov. 26, the Elmhurst Art night from 6-8:30 p.m. New York steaks are Museum is showing Hebru Brantley: Forced available first Friday of the month. Musical Field, a solo show of new work by Chica- entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second go-based world-renowned artist. Brantley’s Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, pop-infused contemporary art is inspired by starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m.

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As he does at most events of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, President & CEO John R. Quigley (front, with camera phone) has everyone in the room wave while he takes a “selfie” of the entire group — or at least as many as he can fit! This photo was taken at the Yorkfield Food Pantry, which hosted the Chamber’s monthly Member Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Organizers said more than 50 people attended the breakfast.

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Addison Raised Ranch

Addison Raised Ranch

Freshly painted, move-in ready 3 bed / 1.5 car raised ranch with 2 car attached garage. New kitchen cabinets, counters, and backsplash. Hardwood throughout main level. Lower level family room, laundry and 1/2 bath. Large backyard with patio

Freshly painted, move-in ready 3 bed / 1.5 car raised ranch with 2 car attached garage.

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New Build on Sunnyside

Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with $1,099,000 CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY!

CENTER OF TOWN!

CENTER OF TOWN!

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Great floor plan w/ huge family room, chef’s kitchen w/ large island, 1st floor office, large mudroom off 3 car garage, & sun room overlooking huge yard and patio. 4 beds up, huge master suite w/ spa bath, & his & hers walk-ins. All this with the most desirable, walk to everything location and awardwinning schools – Hawthorne & Sandburg. $1,538,000

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

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

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

Adorable 4 bed/2 bath Ranch!

Single story living at its finest! This oversized 2,155 SF ranch boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2.5 car attached garage, HWFs throughout, separate dining rm & living rm w/ wood burning fireplace, & large family rm off kitchen that flows out to a paver brick patio w/ fenced yard. Set on a 60x145, professionally landscaped lot in one of Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Walking distance to top-rated Elmhurst schools Jefferson & Viz Elem w/ bus service at the corner to Bryan JRHS. Blocks from the IL Prairie Path, Smalley Pool/Park, & the York/Vallette Business District. $399,900

Adorable 4 bed/2 bath Ranch!

Single story living at its finest! This oversized 2,155 SF ranch boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2.5 car attached garage, HWFs throughout, separate dining rm & living rm w/ wood burning fireplace, & large family rm off kitchen that flows out to $399,900

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Better Than New!

Better Than New!

Better than new, this 2014 McKenna built 2-story Craftsman has been highly upgraded inside and out. Finishes you would only expect in higher end custom built homes like reclaimed wood accent walls, sliding barn door, paver patio, high end $969,900

Better than new, this 2014 McKenna built 2-story Craftsman has been highly upgraded inside and out.

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Great Value in South Elmhurst

Great Value in South Elmhurst

Steps to Illinois Prairie Path and Spring Road shopping district. 75x140 Lot. Unique open floor plan. 4 car garage. 2 attached/2 detached. 4200 sq. ft on 1st/2nd floor. Finished basement with traditional pub style wet bar, workout room and $965,000 NEW PRICE!

Sprawling Ranch!

Sprawling Ranch!

Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-desac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard $719,900

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

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

The breathtaking views of the backyard oasis are captured in every room. Huge master suite & family room additions on back with vaulted ceilings, skylights, & direct access to wrap-around deck. Professionally manicured grounds w/ lush, mature landscaping/irrigation system.

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

Remodeled Bungalow

Remodeled Bungalow

Remodeled 4 bed / 2 bath home on 75x150 lot near Elmhurst’s vibrant downtown & Metra Station. Completely updated w/ brand new kitchen offering new quartz countertops, white shaker cabinets, subway tile backsplash, & $499,900

PERFECT 10

PERFECT 10

This original owner home has been lovingly cared for almost 30 years. Enjoy the Classic, All-American Curb Appeal in this 4 BR, 2.5BA Home w/ a 2 car attached garage. Features include: Inviting Front Porch, lots of Hardwood Floors, Open $599,000

This original owner home has been lovingly cared for almost 30 years. Enjoy the Classic, AllAmerican Curb Appeal in this 4 BR, 2.5BA Home w/ a 2 car attached garage. Features include: Inviting Front Porch, lots of Hardwood Floors, Open Concept w/ 1st floor Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Master Suite w/ Master BA, All Generous Room Sizes, great floorplan very similar to new construction. Full Basement w/ High Ceilings has over 1,000 square feet of space to make your own. Situated on a 180 ft private lot, steps to the Prairie Path, walking distance to Blue Ribbon Lincoln School & Spring Road’s awesome business district. $599,000

Offering 4 Finished Floors, 7 Bedrooms & 6 Bathrooms, 5,412 sq ft, One of the Most Glamorous Kitchens in Elmhurst w/ a 10 foot Island that you MUST see to believe, Thermador appliance package, walk in butler’s pantry! 2 fireplaces & $1,199,000

Offering 4 Finished Floors, 7 Bedrooms & 6 Bathrooms, 5,412 sq ft, One of the Most Glamorous Kitchens in Elmhurst w/ a 10 foot Island that you MUST see to believe, Thermador appliance package, walk in butler’s pantry! 2 fireplaces & Finished Basement w/ a Beautiful Full Bar, Outdoor pergola w/ Built in BBQ & beautiful hardscape PLUS generous greenspace for the kids to play, very private fenced in yard w/ alley buffer for added privacy. There is absolutely nothing out there like this incredibly unique home w/ the finest quality, meticulous & well thought out design, & all the extras you will not find in any other home, it will surely stand the test of time! $1,199,000

Custom built executive home w/ open-floor plan feat. 5 beds & 4.5 baths in historic Riverside. Walk to train, school, town.

Inviting atmosphere w/ over 7500 SF of living space. 2-story formal foyer, custom cherry wood library/office, formal dining $1,495,000

Everything you want in a home and more! Curb appeal, beautiful landscaping, Location all included in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Tri Level located just steps away from Visitation Grade School. Huge kitchen w/ large eat in area & bay $369,000

Everything you want in a home and more! Curb appeal, beautiful landscaping, Location all included in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Tri Level located just steps away from Visitation Grade School. Huge kitchen w/ large eat in area & bay window that can be used as a dining room interchangeably. Family room is an addition which gives you a total of over 1650 sq ft of living space!

2 oversized bedrooms on 2nd level, Master on 3rd level, as well as bonus room too. Master Bedroom/Bonus Room wall can be knocked down to make a larger master Bedroom. Full bathrooms located on 2nd and 3rd levels. Outdoor deck is great for large family gathering! $369,000

Custom built executive home w/ open-floor plan feat. 5 beds & 4.5 baths in historic Riverside.

Walk to train, school, town. Inviting atmosphere w/ over 7500 SF of living space. 2-story formal foyer, custom cherry wood library/office, formal dining rm, 28’ family rm w/ fireplace & 10’6” ceiling open to Studio 41 designed eat-in-kitchen.

1st floor features bedroom suite w/ ADA compliant full bath, laundry rm, powder rm w/ marble sinktop & sterling silver fixtures, mud rm, & attached 3-car heated garage. Central 3-story stairway leads up to a master bedroom w/ marble-tiled bath & separate granite-top vanities, heated whirlpool tub, steam shower, & heated floor. $1,495,000

Move-in Ready Ranch!

Move-in Ready Ranch!

Well-maintained Ranch home in prime Itasca location! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, updated bathroom, ceramic tile wall, whirlpool tub, newer kitchen cabinets, spacious kitchen with eat-in area. Hardwood under carpet, full basement with rec $247,000

NEW PRICE!

NEW PRICE!

Remodeled 4 bed / 2 bath home on 75x150 lot near Elmhurst’s vibrant downtown & Metra Station. Completely updated w/ brand new kitchen offering new quartz countertops, white shaker cabinets, subway tile backsplash, & stainless-steel appliances. Open floor plan offers large living rm, dining rm w/ newly refinished hardwood floors, & fireplace w/ built-ins. 1st floor office/5th bedroom, front porch, & large refinished back deck overlooking fenced acre yard. 3 large bedrooms up w/ loft area with new carpeting.

Finished basement rec room w/ new plank flooring & large, separate laundry area and storage room. Just move in! $499,900

Executive Home in Riverside

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LOOK AT THIS LOCATION!

LOOK AT THIS LOCATION!

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Fenced in yard. Paver patio. Solid brick construction. This beautiful home has many upgraded amenities. 4 beds on 2nd floor, 4 full private baths. Bedroom/office on 1st floor with 1/2 bath connected. Recently updated kitchen with white cabinets and grey island. New light fixtures and freshly painted. $965,000

Well-maintained Ranch home in prime Itasca location! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, updated bathroom, ceramic tile wall, whirlpool tub, newer kitchen cabinets, spacious kitchen with eat-in area. Hardwood under carpet, full basement with rec room, potential 4th bedroom, & work/utility room.

Large 2.5 detached car garage surrounded by beautifully landscaped & fully fenced yard with back patio for entertainment. Just blocks away from award winning Itasca Park District and Raymond Benson Primary.

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Newer Construction < $700k!

Newer Construction < $700k!

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Mariano’s parent recalls Pantry Board chili, soup served at salad bar COURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

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Ryan Drouin, General Manager of Grand Subaru, receives an honor of gratitude for the dealership’s ongoing support of the Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP), especially the generous donation last March, which was part of Subaru’s “Share the Love” campaign.

EYFP Board member Kathie Watts gave Drouin the award on Wednesday, Oct. 18 when the EYFP hosted the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s monthly Member Breakfast.

No confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consumption

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

According to a report issued by parent company Roundy’s Supermarkets, Mariano’s is recalling about eight tons of chili and soup after an employee found pieces of hard plastic in one of the bags.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reported on Wednesday, Oct. 18 that the Wisconsin-based parent of Mariano’s stores pulled the ready-toeat chili and soup items which were produced and packaged on Oct. 3, 2017, with a “Sell By” date of Dec. 2, 2017. The products were sold to retail stores in Illinois and Wisconsin to be prepared for sale to consumers in the soup bar area, according to Roundy’s web site.

The following products are part of the recall: • 24-pound boxes containing six 4-pound bags of “Meat and Bean Soup in Tomato Base” with lot code 354191-2767.

• 24-pound boxes containing six 4-pound bags of “Santa Fe Style Turkey and White Chicken Chili with Beans” with lot code 354464-2767.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 33997” or “P-33997” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin.

The problem was discovered Monday, Oct. 16, when Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc. was notified by a member of the firm’s food safety team that plastic foreign material had been discovered in a bag of Meat and Bean Soup in Tomato Base.

The company decided to expand the recall to include all of the soups produced on Oct. 3.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to where they were purchased.

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York girls crosscountry team advances to sectional Dukes enjoying success at all levels

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Leaders of the pack CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmurst Independent

York seniors Tim Stevenson (211) and Sean MacGregor (206) compete during the IHSA Class 3A Wheaton North Regional at St. James Farm Forest Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Dukes finished 3rd out of 9 teams to secure a berth in this Saturday’s Lake Park Sectional.

The York girls cross-country team is headed to the sectional round.

The Dukes placed third as a team at the recent Class 3A Wheaton North regional at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville.

York runs in the Class 3A Lake Park sectional Saturday at 1 p.m. at Lake Park East Campus where berths in the state finals meet will be on the line.

York junior Sarah May led the way by finishing fifth with a time of 17:54.

Sophomore Emma Kern was 13th in 18:32, while senior Katherine Tomaska was 15th in 18:38. Sophomore Lydia Hickey took 16th in 18:39. Junior Kelly Leonard was 21st in 18:51, while senior Erin Davies took 22nd in 18:55. Junior Anna Morley was 31st in 19:10. York’s split between its scoring runners was 0:57.3.

In earlier action, York took fourth at the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet.

May finished ninth with a time of 18:34.50. Kern was 11th in 18;42.90 and Tomaska took 16th at 19:01.10.

York boys golf team makes a statement

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York boys cross-country team advances to sectional Cartis and Nikoleit compete at state tennis; Football team closes out season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys cross-country team is headed to sectionals after placing third at the recent Class 3A Wheaton North regional held at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville.

York finished with 68 points.

Wheaton-Warrenville South won the regional with 35 points. Glenbard West was second with 47 points.

Senior Sean MacGregor finished

fourth with a time of 14:53. Senior Tim Stevenson was seventh in 15:08.

Sophomore Ethan Kern took 17th in 15:34. Senior Jackson Bode was 18th in 15:36, while senior Danny Honquest was 22nd in 15:42. Senior John Rosak was 26th in 15:52 and senior Mark Morgan was 36th in 16:15.

At the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet, York took

See CROSS-COUNTRY, Page 27

May, Kern and Tomaska earned allWSC Silver honors for their performances. Hickey was 26th in 19:23.50 and Morley rounded out York’s scoring with a time of 19:27.70. Davies was 29th with a time of 19:32.20 and freshman Gianna Stephan was 33rd in 19:51.20.

York finished with 89 points.

Glenbard West won the meet with 43 points. Hinsdale Central was second with 48 points.

At the frosh-soph level, York took second at the conference meet by three points. Abby Moriarty won the frosh-soph WSC Silver title. Kelsey Devereux was third, while Ayesha Siddiqi was fourth. Ally Splitstone was 12th. Audrey Buffo was 13th, while Marissa Chavez was 15th and Emma Fahey was 19th.

York’s junior-varsity team placed second as a team by 11 points. Lily Kilgast took second at the conference meet. Jayne Jurasek was sixth. Haley Weiler finished seventh, while Taylor Marti and Olivia Brown tied for 12th. Hailey Walker took 20th and Claire Libert finished in 22nd place.

The York boys golf team had a season that virtually any team in the state would take in a heartbeat.

The Dukes finished the dual-match portion of the schedule with a 9-2 mark, which included a 5-1 record in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action. York’s only loss in conference was to Hinsdale Central by an ultra-competitive 137-144 count. The 144 was a season low for the Dukes for nine holes. York also shot 147 twice, 148 and 149 during those 11 matches.

York had equal success in 18-hole tournaments where it logged seven rounds under 310, including a season-best 302 to win the 25-team Dundee-Crown Charger Classic. The Dukes also shot a 304 at the WSC Silver meet, finishing third there and logging a second-place overall conference

finish.

York also was second at the 20-team Addison Trail invitational and took third at the 25-team Fenton invitational. The Dukes were second out of 10 teams at their Class 3A regional.

The Dukes shot 309 at a Class 3A sectional and missed advancing to state as a team by a single stroke.

Aidan Mann advanced individually to state with a 76 at sectional.

Jake Brown shot 77 and ended up in a playoff that saw four golfers compete for two open state spots.

“Both of the advancing players had birdies to beat Jake who played admirably in the playoff under tremendous pressure,” said York coach Jim Borel.

Borel lauded his team for the performance it turned in throughout the season. “I was proud of our entire

See GOLF TEAM, Page 30

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Regional qualifiers: York boys and girls cross country action Clockwise from top left: Sophomore Ethan Kern placed 17th in 15:34 to help York take 3rd place and advance to sectionals. John Rosak, a senior, was 26th overall. York finished with 68 points. York senior Danny Honquest finished the St. James Farm Forest Preserve course in 15:42- good for 22nd overall. Mark Morgan rounded out York’s effort at regionals with a time of 16:15.

Dukes junior Anna Morley finished the race in 31st place with a time of 19:10.

Junior Kelly Leonard was 21st in 18:51. The Dukes will compete in sectionals this Saturday. Junior Sarah May finished in 5th place (17:54) to propel York’s girls cross county team to 3rd place at regionals.

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

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Regional qualifiers: York boys and girls cross country action Far left: Dukes senior Jackson Bode (201) finished 18th at the Class 3A Wheaton North regional race on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Warrenville.

At left: York senior Erin Davies took 22nd in the regional with a time of 18:55. Below: Running in a pack are sophomores (96) Lydia Hickey, (97) Emma Kern and (106) senior Katherine Tomaska.

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Timothy Christian’s Ahn and Lee finish third in state doubles tournament

School’s first state medalists in the sport

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Timothy Christian junior Abygale Ahn and freshman Cassandra Lee made some school history this past weekend.

Ahn and Lee finished third in the Class 1A girls state tennis doubles tournament, becoming the first individuals in school history to ever win a girls tennis state medal.

Ahn and Lee were the No. 1 seed heading into the Class 1A tournament and finished with a 5-1 record in the tournament.

Ahn and Lee started the tournament with a 6-1, 6-2 win over the Champaign Central team of Olivia Gunn and Allison Bergh. They defeated the Glenbard South team of Nicole Campbell and Lillian Taylor 6-1, 6-0 in the second round.

On the second day of the tournament, Ahn and Lee defeated the Rockford Lutheran team of Kaitlyn Larson and Alyssa Guse 6-1, 6-0 and then topped the Effingham St. Anthony team of Allison Kowalke and Claire Wortman 6-0, 6-1 in the state quarterfinals.

In the semifinals on the final day, Ahn and Lee dropped a 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 contest to the Chatham Glenwood team of Anna Lytchakov and Medha Venigalla, but came back to record a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over the Ottawa Township team of Katie McGraw and Ellie Gallagher in the third-place contest.

“The most important thing for us was learning from our mistakes,” said Ahn. “That first match (semifinals) was tough. We came out of that match and we were able to be more

aggressive and finish.”

Lee added: “We learned a lot from that first match. We fixed mistakes in the second one and finished stronger.

The second match (semifinals) went well.”

Ahn and Lee were Timothy’s standout singles players for a majority of the season. They had played doubles together in one regular-season match and tournament as well as in the recent sectional where they went 4-0 to win the championship. In the postseason together, Ahn and Lee were 9-1.

“We feed off each other’s strengths,” said Ahn. “We learned from each other throughout the tournament and each match. It was a really good experience. We had better chemistry throughout the tournament.”

Lee, as a freshman, admitted she wasn’t sure what to expect on the big state-tournament stage.

“For my first time, it was a good experience,” she said. “Abby is a good partner and a good teammate and that made this a good experience. We both got to play doubles a little bit and we got to state and it was great playing with Abby.”

Ahn and Lee are ready to get to work on next season.

“We definitely are going to take from this experience going into the offseason,” said Ahn. “Our No. 1 priority is to have an even better experience next year.”

Ahn also won the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division No. 1 singles title, while Lee teamed with Avy Truax to win the No. 1 doubles conference title.

• Cross-country fourth with 88 points. Downers Grove North won the conference title with 34 points, while Lyons Township (74 points) and Hinsdale Central (75 points) followed.

MacGregor led the Dukes with a seventh-place time of 15:11.0. Stevenson was 15th in 15:31.40, while Kern took 19th in 15:43.60 and Bode was 20th with a time of 15:45.10. Honquest was 27th with a time of 16:00.70 and Rosak was 32nd with a time of 16:16.10. Sophomore Brian Pratt was 38th in 16:27.70.

(Continued from page 25) competed in the Class 2A girls state doubles finals.

Cartis and Nikoleit won their first match 6-3, 6-0 against the Lincoln-Way East team of Makenzie Helsel and Cassie Weyker. They then lost 6-1, 6-3 to the Stevenson team of Alyssa Glaser and Bronwyn Heidkamp and dropped a competitive 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 10-8 decision to the Lockport team of Kaitlyn Graves and Brianna Hillock in the second round of the consolation bracket.

vision game in Downers Grove.

York finished the season with a 1-8 record and went 1-5 in WSC Silver action. Downers Grove North improved to 5-4 and earned a playoff berth with the victory.

York’s sophomore football team defeated Downers Grove North 17-7 to finish the season with a 5-4 mark.

York boys soccer The York boys soccer team lost 2-1 to Glenbard East in the championship game of the Class 3A Glenbard East regional in Lombard.

York football In earlier action, York was a 4-1 York girls tennis The York football team lost 24-6 The York doubles team of Melissa to Downers Grove North in a Week 9 winner against Addison Trail in the Cartis and Gianna Nikoleit recently West Suburban Conference Silver Di- Glenbard East regional semifinals.

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Timothy Christian girls cross-country team wins regional title IC Catholic Prep freshman Chaidez crowned regional individual champion

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls cross-country team won the recent Class 1A Lisle regional championship.

The Trojans finished with 29 points, well ahead of second-place IC Catholic Prep. Timothy won its first regional since 2008.

The Trojans will compete in the Class 1A Lisle sectional Saturday at 10 a.m., at Community Park in Lisle where berths in the state meet will be on the line.

Sophomore Hope Clark led the Trojans with a second-place time of 19:59.

Sophomore Elise Terpstra was third in 21:07, while junior Olivia Reamer was sixth in 22:04. Junior Jill Forgac was seventh in 22:20. Senior Annika Ward was 11th in 23:10 and freshman Kate Forgac was 24th in 26:10.

IC girls cross country IC Catholic Prep freshman Frankie Chaidez won the Class 1A Lisle regional individual title.

Chaidez won the meet with a time of 19:06, well ahead of the second-place time of 19:59.

Chaidez helped the Knights finish second at the regional with 42 points.

The Knights will compete in Satur-

Watseka/St. Anne co-op (7-2) at IC Catholic Prep (8-1) What: First round of the Class 3A state football playoffs When: Friday or Saturday (check IHSA.org for exact date and time) Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Seeds: Watseka is the No. 12 seed in the top half of the Class 3A bracket; IC Catholic Prep is the No. 5 seed Up next: The winner faces the winner of No. 13 Paxton-Buckley Loda (6-3) at No. 4 Peotone (8-1) in the second round.

Outlook: IC Catholic Prep is in a Class 3A playoff field loaded with 9-0 and 8-1 teams (16 of the 32 teams in the field have 9-0 or 8-1 records), so don’t read too much into that No. 5 seed the Knights received. IC Catholic Prep is in the playoffs for the fourth year in a row and faced nine regular-season opponents with a combined 43-38 record. Watseka also is in the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, but its opponents have a combined 35-46 record. The Warriors play in the Sangamon Valley Conference where they finished third with a 3-2 record. Wateska, located in Iroquois County with an 815 area code, faced four teams with winning records and went 2-2, including a 13-12 loss to potential second-round foe Paxton-Buckley-Loda.

IC Catholic Prep has scored no less than 45 points in its last seven games and has broken 50 in the last three. Wateska co-ops with St.

day’s Class 1A Lisle sectional.

Freshman Alia Johnson took fifth with a time of 21:40. Senior Julissa Unzueta was 10th in 23:00. Junior Jaida Smith was 12th in 23:21. Sophomore Annie Guinan was 14th in 23:47, while senior Anna Gendusa was 29th in 27:20. Junior Peyton James was 32nd in 27:44.

Timothy Christian boys cross country The Timothy Christian boys cross-country team finished second at the recent Class 1A Lisle regional.

The Trojans will compete Saturday at the sectional level where berths in the state finals meet will be on the line.

Timothy finished only two points behind regional-champion Walther Christian, which had 47 points.

Timothy junior Clint Fincher took second with a time of 16:34. Senior William Terpstra was third in 17:22, while sophomore Caleb Mitchell took fifth in 17:45. Junior Alex Oldenburger was 15th in 18;38, while junior Noah Bezanson was 24th in 19:37. Senior Simon Detmer was 27th in 19:50 and sophomore Tristan Iwema was 32nd in 20:26.

IC Catholic Prep boys cross country The IC Catholic Prep boys cross-country team also qualified for sectionals out of the Class 1A Lisle regional.

The Knights were fourth as a team with 135 points. Senior Pat Shannon was 12th with a time of 18:31. Senior Casey Kristie was 16th with a time of 18:40. Sophomore Zach Jordan was 26th in 19:49. Sophomore Dominic Gaudio was 40th in 21:44. Freshman Liam Darce was 41st in 21:44, while senior Alex Cabrera was 42nd in 22:20

and junior Fabin Perez was 43rd in 22:20.

Timothy Christian girls volleyball The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team scored a recent 25-19, 25-23 Metro Suburban Conference crossover win against neighbor IC Catholic Prep.

Tracy Westra had 17 assists, six kills and five digs, while Heidi Westra finished with 11 kills, one ace and three digs. Rachel Stoll had four kills and one ace, while Emily DeBoer had three kills and four blocks.

The win moved Timothy to 23-12 overall.

Earlier, the Trojans lost 25-22, 25-20 to Chicago Christian in MSC Red Division action. Timothy finished conference play at 9-3.

Tracy Westra had 14 assists, eight kills and four digs, while Heidi Westra had nine kills, one ace and 11 digs. Rachel Stoll had six kills and three digs, while Abygale Ahn had two assists and nine digs.

IC Catholic Prep girls tennis The IC Catholic Prep girls tennis team finished fourth at the Metro Suburban Conference meet.

Senior captain Hannah Wagner and

freshman Gia Gaudio took third at No. 1 doubles, while sisters Natalie (junior) and Dani (sophomore) Murillo took third at No. 3 doubles.

“Those two finishes were the highlight of the season,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Julie Hurt. “Both teams were seeded fourth coming in.”

The Knights had an even mix of returning players and newcomers (seven each) this season. “Our returning players were solid contributors all season and our newcomers contributed as well this year,” said Hurt. “We are very excited for the coming years and the growth of the program. Our girls worked hard the entire season, earning valuable experience that will serve the program well in the future.”

Senior Alexxa DeCarlo, Gaudio and Wagner were the team leaders in wins.

“The girls worked very hard to earn their wins,” said Hurt.

IC Catholic Prep boys soccer The IC Catholic Prep boys soccer team started the postseason with a 7-0 win over Walther Christian in the Class 1A IC Catholic Prep regional.

The Knights then lost 3-0 to Chicago Phoenix Military Academy in the regional semifinals.

IC Catholic Prep boys golf team enjoyed banner season Leahy sets numerous school records

By Mike Miazga

al-match season with a 9-2 mark, winning nine matches in a row at one The IC Catholic Prep boys golf point.

On the 18-hole tournament front, team had success this fall both as a team and individually.

See BOYS GOLF, Page 30 The Knights finished the du-

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Timothy Christian boys soccer team wins regional title Allen scores five goals in victory against St. Joe’s

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

In recent years, the Timothy Christian boys soccer team and postseason success have gone hand in hand.

That trend continued after the Trojans recorded a 6-1 victory over St. Joseph to win the Class 2A Ottawa Township regional title.

Timothy advanced to Wednesday’s Class 2A Wheaton Academy sectional semifinals against Kaneland. A win against Kaneland puts the Trojans in the sectional final Friday against either Wheaton Academy or Glenbard South.

Earlier, the Trojans downed Plano 10-2 in the sectional semifinals in Ottawa.

Jimmy Allen scored five of the team’s 10 goals and at that point upped his career goals total to 104 at

Timothy.

“That’s crazy,” said Timothy Christian coach Steve Fernandes of Allen’s career total. “That’s a school record.

He has 17 this year (as of the Plano game) and he missed most of this year with hamstring issues. He had a game against Plano and he’s just getting back into form.”

Fernandes said it took a bit for his squad to gain footing against Plano.

“We started slow, but once we started moving the ball and figuring out we had the ability to move the ball and get wide and get numbers, we started creating some very good scoring opportunities. We figured out what we needed to do to get it done and what kind of plays score goals. Hopefully we can bring this into games against even tougher opponents.”

In earlier matches prior to the

playoffs, Timothy downed Riverside-Brookfield 1-0 and lost to Fenton 4-2. Both those teams reside in the larger-school Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division.

“It was good to end the regular season against those teams,” said Fernandes. “We played Fenton on a Monday and that was a tough game coming off homecoming weekend and we had some kids who were sick.

It was a 4-2 game and we led 2-1 at one point. Playing against a good team like Fenton, we improved in a lot of ways. We saw some things we needed to fix against these high-level teams. We fixed that against R-B. It was good to get a shutout win and to have that experience of being in a 1-0 game going into the playoffs.”

Through the Plano game, Mike Martens was leading the Trojans with

27 goals and 18 assists.

“I still believe Mike is the best player we’ve seen all year,” said Fernandes. “He’s been leading us with Jimmy out most of the year. We have some good guys up top certainly with Mike with his speed, technical ability and he can finish. It’s nice to have Jimmy there as well relieving some of

that weight.”

Being in the Wheaton Academy sectional, Fernandes recalled the team’s blowout loss to the host team to start the season. If Timothy defeated Kaneland, it could see Wheaton Academy in the sectional final Friday.

“We are a better team now than we were then,” he said.

IC Catholic Prep football team wins Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division title Knights host first round playoff game this week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep football team capped an undefeated conference season with a 62-7 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division victory against Fenton in Elmhurst.

The win gave the Knights the Blue Division title outright and improved their overall record to 8-1.

IC Catholic Prep will open defense of its Class 3A state championship either Friday or Saturday at home against the Watseka co-op team, which sports a 7-2 record. IC Catholic Prep is the No. 5 seed on the top half of the Class 3A bracket, while Watseka is the No. 12 seed.

In the win against Fenton, quar-

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terback CJ Ryan completed 12 of 15 passes for 277 yards and threw for five touchdowns.

The Knights also racked up 248 yards on the ground on only 26 carries (9.5 yards per rush).

Sophomore Tommy Ryan ran four times for 102 yards and two touchdowns. He had a long run of 69 yards. Freshman Kyle Franklin had eight carries for 54 yards and a touchdown, while Lazerick Eatman ran six times for 39 yards.

Junior Khalil Saunders caught five passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Eatman caught a 27yard touchdown pass.

On defense, sophomore Kevin Cooke had 10 tackles, while junior Kemon Reese had eight tackles. Ja-

cob Lytton and Larry Chavez each had five tackles, while Michael Johnson had four tackles.

Chavez, a sophomore, and Kevin Akins, also a sophomore, each had a quarterback sack, while Andrew Falduto, Lytton and Reese each had an interception. Reese returned his pick 20 yards for a touchdown.

Sophomore Corties Draper, Sean Hipskind and Saunders each had a fumble recovery, while Eatman, Jack Ryan and Saunders each had a pass deflection.

IC Catholic Prep finished the regular season scoring 460 points in nine games while allowing only 91. The next highest scoring team in the MSC Blue was Elgin St. Edward at 311 points.

(Continued from page 29)

IC Catholic Prep won the Leyden invitational to start the season and also won a regional title at Maple Meadows.

Knights coach Don Sujack noted four different players, Connon Leahy, Charlie Schoonveld, Michael Hoffman and Thomas Hilgart, earned medalist honors in dual matches this season.

The other four players on the team, Charlie O’Brien, Michael Carpanzano, Kevin Cheng and Jake DeWitte, all contributed scores to the team total, Sujack pointed out.

“The fact that all players were involved in the results throughout the season created a great competitive environment because we were never sure where the scores were going to come from.”

Leahy, Schoonveld and Hilgart were all-Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division selections.

Leahy averaged 37.35 for nine-hole matches and averaged a 75 for the 18hole events—both school records.

“Connon had a remarkable season by any measure,” said Sujack.

Leahy was the medalist at conference and at the regional. He finished third at the sectional and third in the state in Class 1A. Schoonveld averaged 39.96 for nine-hole matches and 79.7 in the 18hole contests.

“Charlie had a very strong season as well,” said Sujack.

Juniors Carpanzano and Hilgart also were key cogs for the Knights. “Our two juniors Michael and Thomas made immediate contributions,” the coach said. “That was the pleasant surprise.

When coupled with the contributions of our other four seniors, we became a strong dual-meet opponent. Connon and Charlie were consistent and we always seemed to get two or three solid scores out of the other six players.”

Sujack noted Schoonveld was ill during the sectional meet. “I was disappointed for Charlie because he was feeling less than 100% that day,” he said. “He would have competed strongly at state.”

Overall, Sujack labeled the season a success on all fronts. “Our season was comprised of some expectations met

and some welcome surprises,” he said.

“We came out of the box with a win in the Leyden invitational and had a strong showing in the Glen Oak invitational being led by Connon and Charlie. That set the tone for the year. Both boys came into the season looking to make their marks as seniors and they succeeded. Winning an IHSA regional always is special and while our sights were set higher, we knew going into sectionals that we’d have our hands full.”

The season was capped by Leahy’s strong play in the state finals. “Connon’s run through the state series was fun to watch,” said Sujack. “In the finals, the first day hurt him, but he stayed motivated and his Saturday 71 score allowed him to jump from 28th to third place. It was low round for the tournament and could have been even lower, but he just ran out of holes. Regardless, he distinguished himself with his play and his tenacity. It was a great way to end the year for us. This was a great group of young men that aimed high, worked hard and enjoyed the accomplishments that came our way.”

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Classy underclassmen

The York sophomore girls volleyball team finished third at the recent St. Charles East Invitational. Team members include: Josephina Capannari, Grace Schneider, Leah Pozen, Reba Pradhan, Julia Frey, Katherine Norgle, Grace Meadows, Seona Albue, Mikaela Jopes, Sara Krissinger, Kaitlyn Kjome, Sydney Krueger, Mayte Molina and Margaret Hardek.

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team,” he said. “We were competitive all year because our kids worked hard and competed. The last few years our team was stacked with seniors so our younger players did not have experience in pressure situations. Most of our players did not play in the regional or sectional and did a great job when put into those pressure situations this year.

We will be better the next few years with all the experience our underclassmen received at the varsity level this year.

“To miss advancing to state by one stroke and starting two sophomores and one freshman on the varsity was a great accomplishment. Our kids battled all year and I was proud to be their coach. We are looking forward to the next few years and the sky is the limit

for this group.”

York averaged 155.1 for nine holes this year. Mann, who had rounds of 89 and 80 at state and took 91st place in Class 3A, led the team in scoring average at 38.73 for nine holes.

Josh LaBounty was second at 38.93, while Matt Buckley averaged 39.07 and Brown averaged 39.66, including scores of 77 (conference), 72 (regional) and 77 (sectional) in the postseason. No other York golfer posted three rounds in the 70s during the postseason.

Buckley earned all-conference honors after shooting 72 at the conference meet. York had six golfers shoot in the 70s during the conference meet.

Sam Bartolone averaged 40.16 for nine and Casey O’Malley averaged 40.47.

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• Only in a minority of districts are monthly housing payments affordable, with San Antonio, Baltimore City, and Philadelphia being the most affordable for teachers.

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According to a report issued by the state legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, video gaming has reached the point that it is now more profitable than casino gambling.

The state reportedly made $296 million from the machines during the 2017 fiscal year that ended June 30.

Meanwhile, Illinois’ 10 casinos generated just $270 million for the state, a $7 million drop from the previous fiscal year, according to the Commission’s report. It is the first time video gaming revenue has outpaced casino revenues since the machines began operating in 2012.

Only Rivers Casino in Des Plaines and Hollywood Casino in Aurora made more money in 2017 than they did in the previous fiscal year, according to the report.

“There’s no doubt video gambling has had a significant impact on riverboat casinos,” said Tom Swoik, executive director of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association. “The market is oversaturated and revenues are just shifting from one spot to another.”

Admissions to the casinos, from which the state draws $2 per visitor, are down nearly 6 percent this year, costing the state almost $1.5 million in taxes.

Video gambling has been a boon for the state at the casinos’ expense.

The state’s video gaming revenue rose by $44 million in 2017, a 17.5 percent increase over the prior year.

At the same time, there was only a 12.5 percent increase in the number of video gambling terminals across the state.

Comparing video gaming to other gambling revenues When combined with receipts from the lottery and horse racing, the state’s gambling revenues climbed 7.9 percent to $1.31 billion this year, the report said. The state’s horse racing revenue was stagnant at $6 million this year, generated from just three remaining tracks in the state, including Arlington Park.

Lottery revenues remain the driver of the state’s gambling receipts, accounting for more than half of all state dollars generated through wagering.

According to the Commission’s report, the state collected $738 million from lottery-related sales this year, an 8.5 percent increase from 2016.

Where the money goes…

Revenue from video gambling is split four ways among business owners, the state, local governments and the companies that actually own the machines, called terminal operators.

Terminal operators and business owners each get 35 percent of all revenue, the state gets 25 percent, and the local government gets 5 percent.

While there is a limit to how many casinos operate in the state, video gambling terminals face fewer restrictions. Essentially, any business with a license to sell alcohol for onsite consumption in a town or county that allows video gambling can install up to five machines.

At the end of the 2017 fiscal year, there were 26,783 terminals in 6,124 establishments throughout the state.

The most recent data from the Illinois Gaming Board -- just three months later -- showed there were 27,681 terminals in 6,249 businesses statewide.

Situation not helpful to those fighting addiction Casino operators aren’t the only ones concerned about the proliferation of video gambling.

“It’s especially dangerous for those who are having problems with gambling, and it’s very difficult for them to resist the temptation because it is so prevalent,” said Anita Bedell, executive director of the Illinois Church Action on Alcohol & Addiction Problems. “People who might have only gambled when they went to Las Vegas, all they have to do now is walk down the street.”

While the state gaming board fought a losing battle to keep the machines to just bars, service clubs or veterans halls, video gambling terminals are now in family restaurants and some grocery stores.

The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra musicians in performance at Mayslake opens its 2017-18 season with “Classical Jazz” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook.

Elmhurst Sym- Alison Gaines phony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Alison Gaines will lead a group of ESO musicians in an afternoon of musical selections from various styles and eras, including bebop jazz, electronic pop, original compositions and jazzed-up classical selections.

Featured artists will be Gaines on bass and cellist Patti Garvey. Claude Bolling’s Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio promises to be a highlight of the program.

This is a musical event you will not want to miss!

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Park District earns Distinguished Budget Presentation award For the eleventh year in a row, the Elmhurst Park District has earned the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

In order to receive the award, the Park District had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation that assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device.

The award reflects the Park District’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

For more information and to view the Elmhurst Park District’s budget please visit epd.org/budget-and-financialinformation.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE WHEATON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

JEFFREY C. CROWE; DEBORAH K. CROWE; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants, 17 CH 522 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DuPage County will on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, Main Lobby, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 6 (EXCEPT THE WEST 50 FEET NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075602 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 29, 2017, wherein the business firm of BANANA SOUP LOCATED AT 1101 IROQUOIS AVENUE, #1416, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-9396 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) LAUREN L JACZAK, HOME ADDRESS 1101 IROQUOIS AVENUE, #1416, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-9396.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 29TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 296940 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075619 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 11, 2017, wherein the business firm of UPPER VALLEY FINANCIAL CONSULTING LOCATED AT 193 S GRACE STREET, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000 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) JEFFREY M GULLANG, HOME ADDRESS 193 S GRACE STREET, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 19, 26 & Nov. 2, 2017) 297907 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075588 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 25, 2017, wherein the business firm of DENNIS ANDREOZZI DBA ALL NEW SERVICES LOCATED AT 730 N YORK STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0000 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) DENNIS ANDREOZZI, HOME ADDRESS 900 FOREST VIEW, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 25TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 296944

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THEREOF) IN ROBERTSON’S SECOND ADDITION TO ELMHURST, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOT 6 (EXCEPT THE WEST 50 FEET THEREOF) IN ROBERTSON`S SECOND ADDITION TO ELMHURST, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF SOUTH 88 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, ALSO BEING THE NORTH LINE OF NORTH AVENUE (IL, 64), 3.048 METERS (10.00 FEET); THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST, 4.398 METERS (14.43 FEET) TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, ALSO BEING THE WEST LINE OF KENILWORTH AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 3.048 METERS (10.00 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 03-36-312-032.

Commonly known as 147 E. North Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200.

File Number 105826 Sheriff sale I3064077 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 296654

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DU PAGE ESTATE OF DARLA GALAM CASE NUMBER 2017P000938 Notice is given of the death of DARLA GALAM whose address was 509 N. GARFIELD STREET, LOMBARD, IL 60148.

Letters of Office were issued on October 4, 2017 to JANIS ZUNICA, 43 N. GLENCARRY COURT, VALPARAISO, IN 46385 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to Lisa Evelyn White, Joyce Johnson and Del Galam and Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or legatees of the above proceeding.

To probate a will and whose name and address is not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on October 4, 2017 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnessess to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing

or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before April 6, 2018, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

JANIS ZUNICA 43 N. GLENCARRY COURT VALPARAISO, IN 46385 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 297213 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Georgia Yianas Haab 2017MR001371 Case Number There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Georgia Yianas Haab to the new name of: Georgia F. Yianas The court date will be held: on 12-11-2017 at 9:00 a.m. at 505 N. County Farm Rd., DuPage in Courtroom # 2005.

GEORGIA Y. HAAB Georgia Y. Haab (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 19, 26 & Nov. 2, 2017) 297703 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NUMBER 17 P-10 Request for Conditional Use Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 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 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Masseur/masseuse Service on property commonly known as 595 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of operating a massage business.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LOTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,1 5,16,17,18,19 AND 20 IN BLOCK 52 IN H.O. STONE AND CO’S ELMHURST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 25,35, AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 161539 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FILED MARCH 10, 1923 AS DOCUMENT 163482, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs: 03-36-116-001 03-36-116-002 03-36-116-003 03-36-116-004 03-36-116-005 03-36-116-006 03-36-116-007 03-36-116-008 03-36-116-009 03-36-116-010 03-36-116-011 03-36-116-012 03-36-116-013 03-36-116-014 The common street address is 595 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the C2 Community Shopping and Service District.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 5306019.

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Valerie Johnson, ADA Compliance Officer,

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-3000 voice, or 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

Nathaniel J. Werner, Planning and Zoning Administrator (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 26, 2017) 298388 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 17 ZBA-10 Request for Variation Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 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 for a Variation from the fence height requirements for the purpose of constructing a 6 foot fence in the corner side yard on property commonly known as 567 S. Mitchell Avenue.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 13 IN BLOCK 4 IN RESUBDIVISION OF PHILIP LAUTH’S ADDITION TO ELMHURST, TOGETHER WITH HIGHLAND AVENUE, BETWEEN THE EAST LINE OF SAYLOR AVENUE AND THE EAST LINE OF PROSPECT AVENUE, AND EXCEPTING LOT 6 OF BLOCK 7 AND LOT 10 OF BLOCK 1 OF THE SAID PHILIP LAUTH’S ADDITION TO ELMHURST, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 8, 1922 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 154257, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, IL. PIN: 06-11-403-003 The common street address is 567 S. Mitchell Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the R2 Single Family Residence District.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 5306019.

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Valerie Johnson, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-3000 voice, or 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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The Disco Invasion in Films of the ‘70s Filmmaker Peter Hawley considers impact of disco on movies, culture

the Disco Invasion and investigate the impact of the genre on Hollywood films of the ‘70s.

The program takes place in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center, located at 120 E. Park Ave. Tickets are $5 for non-members, and FREE to members of the Elmhurst The Disco Era has been captured Heritage Foundation. Registration in many art forms — music, fashion is required and may be made at eland dance — but some of the most mhursthistory.org (in the Adult Provivid images of this time period are indelibly imprinted on American films of the 1970s. Movies such as “Saturday Night Fever,” “Boogie Nights,” “Thank God It’s Friday” Friday, Oct. 27 from 2-4:30 p.m. and more depict the influence of the Friday Features: Paterson Enjoy an afternoon at the movies Disco Invasion on American culture and provide a colorful trip back to a every Friday. We’ll play the latest and time when glitter and excess were the greatest movies released on DVD. No registration required. *Movie tirage.

On Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m., the tles may be subject to change*elmElmhurst History Museum explores lib.org/Friday the Disco Era in films of the 1970s Friday, Oct. 27 with Peter Hawley — filmmaker, from 4-6 p.m. college educator, and founding chair C.A.N. Coffee Chat This coffee chat group for adults and dean of the film program at Triliving with aphasia meets monthly at beca Flashpoint College in Chicago.

Through film clips and lecture, Haw- the Library in the cafe area. No regley will provide engaging context for istration required.

Friday, October 27 from 7-7:45 Spine-Tingling Tales (Ages 7-11) Are you brave enough to join us?

Only kids may enter ... if you dare!

REAL ESTATE (Kids only, no parents, please.) Pick IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE up tickets at the Help Desk with your 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT valid EPL card starting at 9 a.m. on COUNTY OF DUPAGE the day of the program.

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grams section). Limited free parking Demolition Night on July 12, 1979 is available in the Museum’s lot. when deejay Steve Dahl and his fans overflowed onto the field and disco About the exhibit… met its demise. The exhibit is based This program is presented in con- on the book by Dahl with journalist nection with the Elmhurst History Dave Hoekstra and photographer Museum’s current exhibit, “Disco Paul Natkin. Exhibit hours are: SunDemolition: The Night Disco Died,” day, Tuesday through Friday from 1 which is on display through Decem- to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 ber 31, 2017. The exhibit explores p.m. General admission to the exhibit the events that occurred at Disco is free.

Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library

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OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

JEFFREY C. CROWE; DEBORAH K. CROWE; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants, 17 CH 522 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DuPage County will on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, Main Lobby, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 03-36-312-032.

Commonly known as 147 E. North Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. File Number 105826 Sheriff sale I3064077 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 2017) 296655

Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9:30-9:50 a.m.

Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a

regular part of your baby’s week. No registration required.

Sunday, Oct. 29 from 3-4 p.m.

Be prepared to get scared!

Student winners of The Ghost Gallery writing contest share their tales of terror. Starting with the youngest storytellers, we’ll end the spooky afternoon with our oldest winners. Best for grades K+, although families of winners are all welcome. Pick up tickets from the Help Desk starting at 1 p.m. on the day of the program.

Monday, Oct. 30 from 9:30-9:50 a.m.

Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. No registration required.

Monday, Oct. 30 from 2-3 p.m.

Caregiver Series: Dementia Conversations Join the Alzheimer’s Association for training on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial

plans. Register at elmlib.org/register, in person, or at (630) 279-8696.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 1-3 p.m.

Open Bridge Club Enjoy an afternoon of bridge every other week. Open to all levels.

No registration required.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 2-4 p.m.

Coming Together Film Series: Tickling Giants Spend an afternoon at the movies each month expanding your mind with these historic and educational films. We provide the popcorn. No registration required.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 7-9 p.m.

What You Need to Know About Book Publishing and Marketing Strategies Learn about publishing strategies, self-publishing options, and how to market your book. Elmhurst native Martha M. Bullen shares her expertise via videoconference. A publishing consultant, author, editor, and publicity expert of over 30 years, Bullen answers your questions about the publishing industry. Submit 1-2 question(s) for her to patti.palmer@ elmhurst.org.

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Powering the J-V

York’s Lily Kilgast recently took second in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division junior-varsity race.

Netting 3rd at state

Timothy Christian freshman Cassandra Lee (left) and junior Abygale Ahn finished third in the recent Class 1A girls state tennis doubles tournament. Lee and Ahn went 5-1 in the tournament and were 9-1 overall in the postseason. They are the first girls tennis players in program history to medal at the state tournament.

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Best in the conference

York Sophomore Abby Moriarty won the the West Suburban Conference Silver Division frosh-soph girls cross-country individual title at the recent conference meet.

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