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Shooting at Safari Land in Villa Park Suspect in custody; incident remains under investigation

The Villa Park Police Department, with the assistance of the Chicago Police Department, took a suspect into custody early Sunday morning following a shooting at the Safari Land indoor amusement center in Villa Park Saturday night.

According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office, Meco M. Norris, 25, of Chicago, was charged with one count of attempted murder (a Class X felony), one count of aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm (Class X felony) and one count of reckless discharged of a firearm

(Class 4 felony) after he allegedly shot a man shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday at Safari Land, located at 701 W. North Ave. The suspect appeared at a bond Meco Norris hearing Monday morning where Judge Michael Reidy set bond at $1 million with 10 percent to apply The victim was allegedly shot three times—once in the right chest, once

in the right shoulder and once in the right elbow—and treated at a local hospital. The injuries were described as not life-threatening, according to a statement released by the Villa Park Police Department on Facebook, and the victim was released later Saturday night.

The shooting appeared to be an isolated incident, the statement said.

Following the shooting, police said the suspect—described as a black male, wearing a black jacket with white writing, blue jeans and a black baseball cap—was reportedly

and over 100 arcade games, was closed on Sunday. It released the following statement on Sunday: “Safari Land wishes to extend its heartfelt sympathy to all who were impacted by last night’s [referring to Saturday night] senseless violence at our facility. While this was an isolated and targeted incident between two individuals who knew each other, it is still inconceivable that someone could commit such an act at Safari Land.

seen running into a residential area just south of Safari Land, near Lincoln Avenue and Roy Drive. An additional alert issued by police noted that there had been a possible sighting of the subject running eastbound on Plymouth Street near Yale Avenue. That location is about one mile southeast of Safari Land.

The suspect was reportedly taken into custody at around 3 a.m. Sunday in Chicago at an apartment complex in Logan Square.

Safari Land, which has eight indoor attractions, 12 bowling lanes

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Four charged with burglary/retail theft at Oak Brook Ulta store

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The fashionable group of ladies is clearly having a wonderful time at the Elmhurst Art Museum on Saturday, Nov. 13 when the Elmhurst Centre for the Performing Arts held its 6th annual Spotlight Gala. Pictured are (from left): Nicole Alvarez, Candice Reggi, Kate Subramanian, Amy Kinsella (giving a kiss to) Jenny Smith, Jay Sen, Grace Kurht and Shawna Roubitchek, executive director of ECPA. More photos inside.

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On Saturday, Nov. 13, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced that bond had been set for four of six individuals, all of whom are from Chicago, accused of stealing nearly $15,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store located at 2155 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook. Peaches P. Johnson, 29, of the 6900 block of S. Campbell, Kamal J. Hoskins, 25, of the 1600 block of E. 67th Street, Roy Crane, 21, of the 1500 block of E 93rd and Darnell Profit, 19, of the 1500 block of E. 93rd, (all of Chicago) appeared in bond court where Judge Robert Miller set bond at $175,000 with 10 percent to apply for Johnson and $100,000 with 10 percent to apply for Hoskins, Crane and Profit. The two remaining individuals, both juveniles, will appear

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(Left): As American Legion Post THB #187 Sgt. At Arms Bill Shanklin looks on, Elmhurst University student Joseph Sarabia (at podium) talks about his grandfather’s military service at the Veterans Day ceremony held Thursday, Nov. 11. Joseph is currently in Professor Mary Walsh’s class studying Tom Brokaw’s book, The Greatest Generation. Due to the rainy weather outdoors, this year’s ceremony was held inside Wilder Mansion.

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Deceased person found in Westmont pond identified On Sunday, Nov. 14 at about 11 a.m., the DuPage County Coroner’s office was contacted by the Westmont Police Department that a deceased person was found in a vehicle submerged in a retention pond outside an office building at 999 Oakmont Plaza. The deceased has been identified as 64-year-old John J. Lynch of Darien. An autopsy and toxicology were performed by the office but the cause and manner of death are not conclusive at this time.

The Coronor’s office and the Westmont Police Department will continue the investigation.

Elmhurst History Museum news Perfect destination

for Holiday visitors As you welcome family and friends home this holiday season, consider a visit to the Elmhurst History Museum for an affordable and interesting outing. Current exhibits include An Ever-Widening Circle: Elmhurst University at 150, which celebrates the school’s sesquicentennial. Visitors can explore a timeline of key events in the school’s history, rare video of campus from the 1940’s, sports uniforms, freshman “E” beanies, photographs and much more. The exhibit is open through Jan. 2 and is sponsored by Community Bank of Elmhurst, Feze Roofing and Storino, Ramello and Durkin Attorneys at Law. In addition, our second floor exhibit is the award-winning By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst which features many interactive displays, an array of eclectic artifacts, and a video theatre that all combine to share the stories of Elmhurst’s past in an engaging way.

Elmhurst Greats and Grads online lecture, now through Jan. 2 This month, the Elmhurst History Museum welcomes Dr. Rob Butler, Elmhurst University’s Chair of History and Elmhurst Heritage Foundation board member, as our Throwback Thursday lecturer. Rob will take us back in the school’s history to discuss some of the “Greats and Grads” including alumni and faculty, who have been part of the university’s 150-year journey. The program is free and currently accessible online (a link to the YouTube channel is available on the web site) and can be viewed through Jan. 2. Be sure to tune in and learn more about some of the people who made EU what it is today.

University students invited to enter drawing for hoodie Calling all Bluejays: free merch alert! Elmhurst University students who visit the museum and show their ID in our gift shop are eligible to enter a drawing for one of our new

EHM logo hoodie sweatshirts. EU students are invited to stop by the EHM gift shop between now and Dec. 15, 2021 to enter the drawing to participate. We’ll be giving away five hoodies over the next few weeks.

The Museum staff love their cozy EHM hoodies and wear them often in the cooler weather. Enter soon for your chance to win!

Holiday gift shopping at the Museum As you start your holiday shopping this year, don’t forget to stop by the EHM Gift Shop, where you’ll find a number of new items that are perfect for those Elmhurst folks on your list including: pint beer glasses featuring a “Cheers from Elmhurst” pennant logo, Elmhurst cheese boards, coffee mugs, stone coasters with different Lee Sturges etching designs, baby onesies, postcards and note cards, and much more. The shop is open during museum hours, so be sure to check it out when you visit the museum.

Berkshire Hathaway named a Top Workplace in Chicago Chicago real estate brokerage firm Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago has announced that it has been named a Top Workplace in Chicago for 2021 by the Chicago Tribune. They ranked #3 in the large company category and have been among the top three firms for three consecutive years. The recognition speaks to the firm’s commitment to fostering a strong, positive company culture while providing Chicagoland consumers with an exceptional real estate experience.

“We are thrilled to once again be named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune,” said CEO Diane Glass. “This award is made all the sweeter because it’s based on unbiased feedback from our agents and employees. I thank them for taking the time to complete the survey and share their invaluable insights. In more than 1000 comments, they advised what we’re

doing well - and it’s a wonderful affirmation that we’re on the right track – as well as some thoughts for improvement, which we value and appreciate.

“At our core, we are a passionate, inclusive and committed community of professionals that support and uplift each other while helping buyers, sellers and renters joyfully achieve their real estate goals. I’m excited about our future as we Move Confidently toward the end of 2021 and into 2022.”

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization including alignment, execution and connection, just to name a few.

Mazzochi hosts seminar to help seniors avoid falling State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is hosting an in-person seminar for older residents looking for information, exercises, and tips on how to stay balanced and avoid falls.

It will be held Monday, Nov. 22 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Oak Brook Public Library at 600 Oak Brook Road.

“It can get hectic and busy around the holidays, causing people to be less careful and lead to potentially dangerous situations where people can injure themselves,” Rep. Mazzochi said.

Falling down is the biggest source of injuries in adults over 65, whether it is due to balance issues or simply an errant electrical cord. According

to the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds, an older adult visits the emergency room for a fall.

“Accidents happen,” Rep. Mazzochi continued, “but we should all take care to learn how best to prevent them.”

The seminar will help teach seniors how to keep their balance, prevent falls and maintain their independence. The seminar will be led by a licensed physical therapist and the manager of rehabilitation services at the DuPage Care Center who is working towards her certification as a specialist in fall prevention.

If you have any questions about the event, call Rep. Mazzochi’s office at 630-852-8633.

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ICGS shines at math competition

Eleven Immaculate Conception Grade School students in grades 6-8 competed in the ICCP Math Competition recently. Under the leadership of Immaculate Conception Grade School Math Specialist Christina Novak (far left), students won several awards. Among the ICGS winners were: Word Search (5th place), Individual 6th Grade (1st place-100%!), Individual 7th Grade (2nd place), Individual 8th Grade (1st place) and 8th Grade Team (2nd place). Congratulations to the ICGS Math students!

MCI to award medical assistant scholarships In line with a mission to pursue and further healthcare education, Midwest Cardiovascular Institute (MCI), a team of 20+ cardiologists and advanced practice nurses providing comprehensive cardiovascular care in Naperville and Elmhurst, is awarding free educational scholarships to those interested in continuing their education online to become medical assistants.

Benefits of the scholarship include free schooling, convenient online education, and the opportunity for gainful employment. MCI partners with Fletcher Technical Community College located in Schriever, Louisiana to develop and offer this program. New classes begin each spring and fall semester and include one semester of online didactic training followed by one semester of 500+ clinical hours at an MCI location. This scholarship provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform non-invasive and peripheral examinations of the cardiovascular system to aid physicians with diagnosis and therapeutic treatments. The program includes instruction in reviewing and recording patient data, diagnostic procedures, data analysis, physician consultation, equipment operation, and professional standards and ethics.

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Police beat

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

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

forcement Administration agent. The suspect advised the victim that two DEA agents would arrest her, unless she purchased Nordstrom gift cards. The victim complied with the request and provided the suspect with the access numbers to the gift cards.

Criminal damage to property Nov. 5 A victim in the 600 block of Prospect told police at 7:53 a.m. that upon viewing his Ring camera footage, an unknown suspect was observed running through the victim’s yard and jumping his fence. Two pickets of the fence were damaged.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct Nov. 9 A victim in the 900 block of Fern told police at 11:56 a.m. that while delivering mail at the above location, he observed a dog with its owner on the driveway. The dog lunged at the victim and bit him on his right forearm leaving a ¼-inch laceration.

Nov. 8 James G. Brucker, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with Aggravated DUI, DUI, driving while license suspended, speeding and an expired registration subsequent to a traffic stop near Thomas and Villa at 8:49 p.m.

A complainant in the 100 block of E. Brush Hill told police that subsequent to an argument, the suspect pushed him multiple times in the chest. The suspect related the complainant bumped her with his shoulder. There were no signs of injury to either subject. Due to conflicting statements and no signs of injuries, no arrests were made.

Nov. 7 A 26-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of Crockett at 4:43 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect struck her as she attempted to separate the suspect and their father. The suspect pulled a handful of hair out of the victim’s head as he attempted to prevent her from calling 911.

Nov. 6 A 50-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of Van Auken at 4:58 p.m. A complainant told police that after hearing the victim call for help, she observed the suspect choking the victim.

Nov. 5 Leonard R. Lofton, 59, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct in the 100 block of Knighton at 6:20 p.m. Police said a reporting officer met with the complainant who reported Lofton was attempting to open her secured front door. Officers made contact with the suspect who police said was observed dancing in the parking lot.

A complainant near St. Charles and Prospect told police at 11:30 a.m. that he and his wife were involved in a traffic altercation with another motorist. During the altercation, the suspect raised his jacket at the waist. The complainant fled the area fearing the suspect had a weapon. The reporting officer contacted the suspect who stated he was involved in a traffic dispute with the complainant; however,

CALL 800-222-TIPS the suspect denied talking to the complainant and denied raising his jacket at the waist.

DUI, transportation of open alcohol Nov. 10 Laquienta Davis, 45, of Urbandale, Iowa, was charged with DUI, unlawful possession of cannabis by driver, transportation of open alcohol and driving while license suspended in the 400 block of N. York at 5:24 a.m.

Nov. 5 Jahan Arain, 31, of Westmont, was charged with DUI-drugs, driving too fast for conditions, improper lane usage and damage to city property in the 400 block of N. Emory at 5:16 a.m.

Fleeing, eluding

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

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance Nov. 8 Toney R. Turner, 28, of Broadview, was issued citations for failure to signal and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and Route 83 at 11:17 a.m.

Nov. 6 Jermael K. Morris, 28, of Cicero, was charged with driving while license suspended, possession of cannabis by a driver and disobeying a stop sign subsequent to a traffic stop near Shady and North at 11:30 p.m.

Nov. 5 Javonte Thompson, 24, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle and improper tinting subsequent to a traffic stop near Clinton and North at 1:10 a.m.

Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery Nov. 9 Theft by deception was reported in the 300 block of Yorkfield at 7:23 p.m. A victim told police she received a phone call from an unknown suspect who stated he was a Drug En-

Nov. 8 A vehicle was reported stolen in the 300 block of E. Church at 6:15 a.m. A victim told police that his black 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT was missing from his driveway. Video footage showed three suspects approached the victim’s vehicle, attempted to gain access by using an unknown tool. The suspects subsequently utilized a computer tablet, unlocked the doors, started the engine, and drove the vehicle off of the driveway.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York at 6:09 p.m. A complainant told police that two unknown suspects entered the store and asked to buy pre-rolled cigarettes. When the clerk asked the suspects for identification, the suspects grabbed the display of cigarillos and ran out of the store. Officers checked the area with no results. The suspects were described as two black males in their early teens.

Nov. 7 Theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 4:03 p.m. A victim told police that while shopping, she briefly left her purse unattended in her shopping cart. Upon returning to the cart, she found her wallet missing from her purse. Her wallet contained two credit cards, her driver’s license, and cash.

Video surveillance shows an unknown suspect approach and lean over the victim’s cart, and moments later exit the store. The driver’s license was entered into LEADS. Nov. 6 Retail theft was reported in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 4:45 p.m. A complainant told police that after two suspects made purchases, they brought some of the items to their vehicle(s). The suspects returned to the store and stole a cart containing three barstools, which were to be picked up by another customer. The suspects were described as a male Hispanic and a female Hispanic.

Nov. 4-Nov. 5 Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 400 block of N. York. A victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from his vehicle while it was parked outside of the above location sometime between the above dates.

Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 800 block of N. York. A victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from his vehicle which was parked in the lot of the above location sometime between the above dates.

Nov. 4 Retail theft was reported in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 2:44 p.m. A reporting officer met with the complainant who reported that an unknown female suspect exited the store with three dining room chairs. While the suspect was exiting, an unknown suspect described as a white male paid for three more of the same chairs using a gift card. Both suspects left the area in a white Nissan Quest. An investigation is pending.

Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of W. Lamont at 10:08 a.m. A reporting officer met with the complainant who stated he was contacted by the Franklin Park Police Department reference recovering a vehicle which belonged to the company. The complainant reviewed surveillance video which showed an unknown suspect described as a black male

enter the parked van and drive out of the parking lot onto eastbound Grand Avenue.

Attempted fraud was reported in the 400 block of S. Fairview at 7:04 p.m. The complainants reported their daughter received a check from the suspect via email. Their daughter deposited the check and the suspect then requested she send back cash. The complainants contacted the bank which informed them the check was most likely fraudulent.

No money was sent and there is no loss. The complainant’s daughter was advised to cease further contact with the suspect.

Nov. 1-Nov. 2 Theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Brush Hill. A reporting officer met with the complainant who reported two rings were

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Top crime news Report of shots fired; gun, ammo found On Nov. 5, police said officers responded to the 800 block of S. Poplar at 3 p.m. for the report of shots fired. After an investigation, officers obtained a search warrant for the residence, executed the warrant on Nov. 6 and located a 9mm handgun and ammunition. A suspect was charged with two counts of felony possession of firearm (not eligible to obtain FOID), and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Burglary suspect viewed on surveillance camera Attempted burglary was reported at a business in the 400 block of W. Lake at 3:57 a.m.

Police said officers responded to the above location for a burglar alarm. Upon arrival, officers observed a broken glass window on the northeast side of the building. Video surveillance showed that a suspect described as a black male smashed a pane of glass with a potted plant, entered the business, and approached a matte grey luxury vehicle parked inside of the business. The suspect exited the building and entered an awaiting vehicle.

Nothing was taken from the business.

Fight over closet results in threat to burn down house On Nov. 7, a 26-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 300 block of Holly at 3:15 p.m. A victim told police that after a disagreement about the use of a closet, the suspect pushed the victim twice, threatened to hurt family members, and threatened to burn the house down. The victim related she was injured as a result from being pushed.

Told business is closed, suspect allegedly breaks window Also on Nov. 7, Trevor J. Horton, 30, of Elmhurst, was charged with criminal trespass to property in the 100 block of Schiller at 1:26 a.m. Police responded to the report of a suspect who broke a glass door after he was told the business was closed. According to police, Horton fled the scene on foot, but was located and taken into custody.

Resident finds apparent bullet hole in front window On Nov. 10, police said a victim located a bullet hole through the front window of his residence at Astoria Court. The victim does not have any information as to how or why this happened. Officers checked the area and found no further damage. This case is pending investigation.

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“We wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to our staff who handled themselves as professionally as possible under stressful conditions as well as the Villa Park Police Department, [the] DuPage County States Attorney’s Office and all the law enforcement agencies that brought this incident to a successful resolution with the arrest of the offender as quickly as possible.

“Safari Land continues to work with law enforcement and is committed to ensuring and providing a safe environment for all our customers.”

Police said the incident remains under investigation.

“While dozens of children enjoyed an evening at a popular indoor children’s amusement park with their families, it is alleged that Mr. Norris pulled a loaded weapon, aimed it at another man and fired, striking his victim three times.” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert

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Safari Land continues to work with law enforcement and is committed to ensuring and providing a safe environment for all our customers.”

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Berlin said. “Mr. Norris’ alleged actions, with multiple children literally just feet away, demonstrate the most horrifying disregard for public safety I have seen in my 30plus years as a prosecutor. We are all very thankful that no children were injured during this alleged attack.

“I commend the Villa Park Police Department for their outstanding work in quickly identifying and apprehending the defendant in this case as well as the Chicago and Lombard police departments for their assis-

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(Continued from front page) at a detention hearing tomorrow into the store. It is alleged that at morning. All six defendants have least three of the individuals pulled been charged with one count of Bur- out garbage bags and that all five glary (Class 2 Felony) and one count subjects worked in unison, clearing of Retail Theft (Class 3 Felony). out the shelves of cologne into the On Friday, Nov. 12, at approx- garbage bags. It is further alleged imately 5:44 p.m., the Oak Brook that the subjects then fled the scene.

Police Department received infor- Through the course of their investimation from the Chicago Police De- gation into the burglary, the vehicle partment that a vehicle suspected of was located driving southbound on being involved in illegal activity in I-294 at which time the Hinsdale Norridge earlier that day was in front Police Department shut down the of the Ulta beauty store. highway and took the suspects into Officers immediately respond- custody. ed but by the time officers arrived, In all, it is alleged that the indithe vehicle had fled the scene. It is viduals stole 153 bottles of cologne alleged that five male subjects, all worth nearly $15,000. wearing hoodies and ski masks, ran “In DuPage County, we do not

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(Continued from page 6) taken from her mother’s hands. The card which took place at the above victim stated an unknown suspect location. An investigation is pending. helped her wash her hands, asking her to remove her rings in the process. The unknown suspect left and Warrant arrest never returned with the rings. The re- Nov. 7 porting officer met with the assisted Police said officers responded to living director who stated they were actively investigating the matter.

This case is pending investigation.

Sept. 3-Oct. 19 Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of Berteau. A victim told police that after being notified of a traffic citation, she learned an unknown suspect used her personal information to obtain a fraudulent driver’s license. The unknown suspect presented the fraudulent driver’s license during a traffic stop in Chicago.

Oct. 5 Identity theft was reported in the 500 block of W. Lake at 10:39 a.m.

A victim reported that an unknown suspect used fraudulent information to successfully purchase a silver 2015 Mercedes Benz. The suspect is described as a black male.

Feb. 22 Credit card fraud was reported in the 600 block of N. York. A victim told police that she discovered an unauthorized transaction on her credit

tance.”

“While one person was physically harmed in this incident, there are hundreds of more victims, from very young children to grandparents, who will bear scars emotionally and psychologically for a long time,” Villa Police Chief Michael Rivas said.

“We will pursue any and all who commit a violent crime in Villa Park and will do all we can to protect the public by bringing the person responsible to justice.

“The successful apprehension of the suspect in this case would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of the Villa Park, Lombard and Chicago police departments. I also thank DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office for their legal guidance and support with this case.”

Norris’ next court appearance is scheduled Dec. 17 for arraignment in front of Judge Reidy.

tolerate the type of violent forcible felony that these men are accused of,” Berlin said. “The allegations that these six individuals traveled to DuPage County to commit this crime at the onset of the holiday season will not be taken lightly and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

The cases against all four men are assigned to Judge Daniel Guerin. Their next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13, for arraignment.

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

the 100 block of Schiller at 6:27 p.m. for a solicitor complaint.

According to police, officers met with Bryan A. Ortiz, 43, of Brookfield, and learned he had a valid warrant from the Hodgkins Police Department.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 21 P 16 Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Final Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance at the property commonly known as 360 E. Crescent Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of constructing an addition at Jefferson Elementary School.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND SEVENTYFIVE HUNDREDTHS (498.75) FEET (MEASURED ON THE NORTH LINE AND BEING PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE) OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWELVE (12), LYING NORTH OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD, IN TOWNSHIP THIRTY-NINE (39) NORTH, RANGE ELEVEN (11) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 06-12-414-001 The common street address is 360 E. Crescent Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. The subject properties are located within the R1 SingleFamily Residence District.

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

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

Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 18, 2021) 407926 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 21 P 14

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Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances and Plat of Subdivision (Consolidation) Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Final Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance and a plat of consolidation at the properties commonly known as 253 & 295 N. Emroy Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of demolishing and reconstructing Field Elementary School and consolidating 2 lots into 1 lot.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOTS ONE (1) TO TWENTY FIVE (25) INCLUSIVE AND LOTS TWENTY

SEVEN (27) TO FORTY NINE (49) BOTH INCLUSIVE, ALL IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN VEHMEYER’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER (NE/4) OF THE NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER (N.W. ¼) OF SECTION ONE (1) TOWNSHIP THIRTY NINE (39) NORTH, RANGE ELEVEN (11) EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; TOGETHER WITH ALL THAT PART OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING WITHIN SAID BLOCK 1, LYING WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS 1 THROUGH 24, AND THE EASTERLY ½ OF SAID VACATED ALLEY LYING WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOT 25, AS VACATED BY ORDINANCE RECORDED IN BOOK 51 PAGE 521; TOGETHER WITH ALL THAT PART OF VACATED ADELE AVENUE LYING EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS 1 THROUGH 25, AS VACATED BY ORDINANCE RECORDED IN BOOK 51 PAGE 521; EXCEPT THAT PART DEDICATED AND CONVEYED BY DOCUMENTS 338425 AND R96-106301; ALL IN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. LOT 26, AND THE WEST ½ OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING EAST OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOT 26, IN BLOCK 1 IN VEHMEYER’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 13, 1891 AS DOCUMENT 45196, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN’s 06-01-107-012 and 06-01-107-013 The common street address is 253 & 295 N. Emroy Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. The subject properties are located within the R2 Single-Family Residence District.

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

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

Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 18, 2021) 407927 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78435 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 21, 2021, wherein the business firm of ONE ORGANIC SALON LOCATED AT 187 N. YORK STREET, #7, ELMHURST, IL 60126 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) LOREDANA ZAHARIA, HOME ADDRESS 1235 DEGENER AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2021.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 4, 11 & 18, 2021) 406822

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Passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

By U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Last week, I joined my colleagues from both parties in the House in passing the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will invest in, among other things, our roads, bridges, electrical grid, and expanded broadband internet access.

This package will fuel job creation and economic growth for decades. To continue to thrive in the global economy, our country needs world-class, cutting-edge infrastructure.

I’m also proud that the package includes the States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements (Safe to Drive) Act, which I authored with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and which is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) in the Senate and co-led

by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) in the House.

Distracted driving—driving while also trying to text, call, clean, eat, or any other activity— killed over 3,000 people in 2019, a nearly 10 percent increase from 2018. The Safe To Drive Act ensures that more states can qualify to receive grants if they implement

laws banning all non-navigational mobile device viewing while driving.

My call for transparency from the NFL and Washington Football Team In my Oct. 21 letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Oversight Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney and I requested that the NFL turn over documents related to their investigation into the sexual harassment at the Washington Football Team.

We are still waiting for full transparency from the NFL, and as our discussions with the league continue, Chairwoman Maloney and I have called on the NFL to release all individuals from any non-disclosure agreement that may prevent them from speaking about the work environment, alleged discrimination and harassment at the Washington Football Team.

As one of our nation’s most visible employers, especially for young people, the NFL’s handling of such serious allegations merits special scrutiny as our country combats sexual harassment and workplace discrimination more broadly.

Ensuring Johnson & Johnson takes responsibility through the Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act As chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, I led the Congressional investigation into Johnson

Cullerton supports landmark measure to bring electric vehicle jobs to Illinois State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D- Villa Park) joined his colleagues in supporting a piece of legislation to put Illinois in the forefront of green transportation during last week’s fall session. The Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act will preserve and create jobs in Illinois and incentive manufactures to move to the state.

“When the General Assembly passed the Clean and Equitable Jobs Act this past spring, we laid the groundwork for putting Illinois on the map as a hub for green innovation,” Cullerton said. “Bringing electric vehicle manufacturers here will further push our state toward progress.”

Before passing this legislation, Illinois was already home to two major electric vehicle manufacturers: Rivian, which is located in Normal and produces electric SUVs and trucks, and Lion Electric Company, a Canadian-based company that produces medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles that opened a new facility in Joliet this year.

The new measure will provide a tax credit for manufacturers of electric vehicles, parts and power

supplies. Businesses in underserved areas would be eligible for a larger benefit. Additionally, training cost tax credits can increase if new employees are recent college grads, certificate holders or credential recipients from a college in Illinois.

Cullerton also advocated for the inclusion of electric motorcycles under the definition of electric vehicles in the legislation.

“Already, the plant that manufactures Jeep Cherokees is looking to expand production to include electric vehicles,” Cullerton said. “These manufacturing facilities will bring steady, good-paying jobs to Illinois as we transition into a clean energy economy.”

The state is already home to over 30,000 workers in the auto production industry and over 5,000 workers in the electric transportation industry, with these numbers expected to double in the next two years.

House Bill 1769 passed both chambers and is awaiting final approval from the governor.

(Editor’snote: This was submitted by the office of State Sen. Tom Cullerton.)

& Johnson which revealed that the company had knowingly sold talcum powder that contained carcinogenic asbestos for decades. As our investigation shed light on these policies, the company was ordered to pay billions of dollars in restitution to women who had developed cancer from the toxic powder.

To avoid making these payments, Johnson & Johnson used a legal loophole to spin off a separate sub-

sidiary that would be held responsible for these liabilities instead of Johnson & Johnson.

The subsidiary would then declare bankruptcy instead of paying restitution to the company’s victims, while allowing Johnson & Johnson to avoid these costs. In response to this conduct, last week, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act, which ends this bankruptcy loop-

hole.

My investigation into Johnson & Johnson exposed their wrongdoing, and this bill will ensure that no company can use the bankruptcy code to completely shield itself from the consequences of illicit conduct.

Raja Krishnamoorthi represents Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, which includes parts of Addison, Wood Dale, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Villa Park and Lombard.

America needs Trump—without Trump

By Jim Nowlan COLUMNIST

The recent election of Republican Glenn Youngkin to be governor in Democratic stronghold Virginia displays emphatically that Trump conservatism fares better—without Trump.

The conundrum for Republican Party leaders, a weak lot, is how to double down on this fact in 2022, and keep former President Donald Trump off the ticket in 2024.

Youngkin upset former Democratic Virginia Governor and national Democratic Party leader Terry McAuliffe by capturing significantly greater percentages of independent as well as women voters than did Trump in 2020— while apparently keeping the support of the Trump base.

This suggests strongly that campaigning on Trump-like issues while downplaying connections to Trump could help the GOP take back a sizable majority in the House in 2022 and win the presidency in 2024—without Trump.

An anti-Trump Republican, I find much of the Trump program positive, straightforward:

• Make “Made in America” great again; • Orderly immigration; • Stand up to China; • Strengthen the American family; • Safe streets.

I would add “fiscal integrity,” something out of favor in both the Trump and Biden administrations.

Yet the man himself is a pathological narcissist, dangerously obsessed with self; everything else—everything—is subservient.

But, as is obvious, Trump dominates the Republican Party right now. After all, he was there to speak loudly for his base in 2016 and 2020, while the GOP before him had only mealy-mouthed nostrums to offer.

The Trump base may have been rallied to come out for Youngkin— even though the governor-elect rarely mentioned him—because opponent McAuliffe incessantly advertised a Trump-Youngkin connection, which was, in fact, rather weak.

And, can dissatisfaction with the Democrats’ big spending, quite liberal messaging be enough alone to bring out Trump voters, if Trump is not front and center?

Related, what can GOP leaders at the national and state levels do, if anything, to keep the Trump excitement alive —without Trump?

Maybe nothing, which would be tragic.

Or, maybe the following: • The “chattering class,” even those like me with small megaphones, hammers away, as follows: Trumpism does better without Trump. Over time, the message might bring some Trump backers to conclude this as well, and; • GOP leaders quietly encourage even-keeled political types like Youngkin to contest congressional seats next year in many suburban districts across the country. Dems are vulnerable in the ’burbs, and Trump is far less popular there than in rural and small-town America.

If highly successful next year in the suburbs, the GOP would send a strong message to all that to win in 2024, do it with a Trump-like platform—but without Trump.

Even this might not be enough to dislodge The Donald from candidacy, yet I feel it must be tried.

After all, GOP party leaders, and even the Trump base, I would hope, want to win, even if just on the issues, even without Trump.

Jim Nowlan is a former state legislator and aide to three Illinois governors. A retired professor of American politics, he writes a newspaper column on Understanding Illinois.

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Illinois Psychological Association names Conroy Outstanding Legislator of the Year State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-46th District) was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Psychological Association.

Rep. Conroy who serves as Chair for the Illinois House’s Mental Health and Addiction Committee, has been a champion of ensuring the equity and accessibility of mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services, while working passionately to destigmatize the inaccurate narratives that have been unfair-

ly attributed.

“I’m humbled and honored to be recognized with this award,” said Conroy. “One thing that I’ve been fortunate to have backing my work at the Capitol is a deep coalition of mental health and SUD experts, along with a committed, bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators who are also committed to this cause.”

Rep. Conroy will be awarded alongside State Senator Laura Fine.

Both worked together to sponsor

House Bill 2595 last spring. The bill required insurance providers to cover all medically necessary mental health and substance use disorder care.

“For too long, insurance companies avoided covering necessary

mental health services by finding legal loopholes and flawed guidelines that resulted in many not being able to access the treatments they need,” Conroy said. “We put an end to that!”

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and increased mental health

and addiction challenges persist at rates never seen before, my plans for the upcoming spring session remain dedicated to continuing investing my efforts to build upon the mental health and SUD care system in Illinois.”

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Jackie Hayden passes away at 59 Jackie Hayden, of Hanover Park, an active, well-known and well-respected businesswoman in the Elmhurst community, passed away on Monday, Nov. 8 at the age of 59. She was the co-owner of Delta Insurance Advisors, an insurance brokerage firm. She was a Trustee of Wayne Township, and an active

Obituaries

Dr. Thomas Rogers, 88 Memorial planned Nov. 27 A celebration of life for the late Dr. Thomas Rogers, a longtime Elmhurst resident and Villa Park dentist who passed away on Sept. 2, 2020 at age 88 after a long, rich life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 134 W. Arthur Street in Elmhurst. His family will host a reception to follow at Roberto’s Ristorante in Elmhurst.

member of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI), serving on several committees and as a Chamber Ambassador for many years. In 2010, she was elected to the ECCI Board of Directors, where she served two three-year terms. She joined the Marketing Committee in 2010 and served on the Businessto-Business Expo Subcommittee for three years.

Prior to establishing Delta Insurance Advisors, Jackie had been an executive sales agent with Weiss

George A. Reuther, 75 George A. Reuther, of Elmhurst, passed away October 24, 2021, in Hinsdale, at the age of 75.

He was born in Chicago to the late George and the late Lucile nee Bukoll Reuther. George retired as Director of Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program for the American Osteopathic Association.

Over the years, George was involved in AYSO, and Refereeing for the Elmhurst Swim Club. George loved to travel, sailing on Lake Carol Helen Jurewicz, 93 Michigan, playing the harmonica, was Carol Helen Jurewicz, a longtime a member of the Sam Ash Ukulele resident of Elmhurst, passed away on group in Madison Meadow, and was Nov. 8, 2021, at the age of 93. She President of the Yorkshire Court was born January 7, 1928, in Chicago Townhome Association. to the late Wesley and the late Helen He was the beloved husband of Witt Hofert.

43 years to Mary Margaret Reuther, Carol was very active in her loving father of Jessica Nicole community. She was a member of Reuther, and cherished brother of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild, Elmhurst Kathie Reuther Nash.

Women’s Club, Elmhurst Republican A Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m.

Women’s Club, where she was a past on Friday, Nov. 19, at Elmhurst president, Elmhurst American Legion Community Funeral Home – The T.H.B. Post 187 Auxiliary, acting as Ahglrim Chapel, 567 S. Spring Road. chair of the Poppy Day on some years. A Memorial Service will be held at She was an early longtime member of 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Christ Church of Oak Brook. funeral home. Interment is private.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph For information 630-834-3515 or “Joe” N. Jurewicz (2020) since May www.ElmhurstFH.com. Memorial 19, 1951; loving mother of Ellen contributions in George’s name may Cluskey, the late Paul Jurewicz and be made to Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Claire (Clay) Taylor; grandmother Pantry, 1083 S. York Street, Elmhurst, of John (Nicole) Cluskey, Bethany IL 60126 or www.EYFD.org.

(Timon Anderson) Cluskey, Suzanne (Joey) Wiemken, Thomas Jurewicz, Barbara S. Codding, 83 James Jurewicz, Mary Jurewicz and Barbara S. Wesley Taylor; great-grandmother (Phillips) Codding of Julia Meza, Eleanor Cluskey, passed away at Amelia Cluskey and Hudson “Teddy” 83 on October Cluskey; and she was aunt to 21, 2021 at her numerous nieces and nephews. home in Lombard.

A funeral service was held on Barbara was born Saturday, Nov. 13 at Elmhurst in Indianapolis Community Funeral Home – The on July 19, 1938 Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 S. Spring Road, to Orla and Verna Elmhurst, who handled arrangements. (Alcorn) Phillips. She grew up in Private interment will be at Abraham Richmond, Ind., and graduated from Lincoln National Cemetery in the University of Florida in 1960 with Elwood, Illinois. a B.A in Education, and from Indiana Info: call 630-834-3515 or visit University in 1964 with a Master’s www.ElmhurstFH.com. in Education. After graduation, In lieu of flowers, memorial Barbara taught junior high school in contributions in Carol’s name may the Indianapolis area. She met her be made to American Legion T.H.B. husband, Laurence Codding at a party Post #187, 310 W. Butterfield Road, and they married on November 24, Elmhurst, 60126 or Christ Church 1965.

Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road, Barbara and Larry raised their Oak Brook, 60523. children in Churubusco and

Insurance Agency since 2009. She has been a member of the Naperville Chapter of the Business Executive Exchange (BEX) since 2007 and was involved in the Fox Valley Chapter of Altrusa International.

Jackie’s insurance industry resume spans nearly three decades, including sales and account management positions with Midwest Insurance Agency (2004-08), The David Agency (1999-04) and Midwest Certified Insurance (1992-96).

Hayden started out with the Illinois

Surplus Lines Insurance Agency in 1982, advancing from claim assistant to underwriting assistant to assistant account manager, and then moved from wholesale to independent retail in 1988.

In 2000, Hayden was among only 200 agents nationwide to receive a National Commercial Achievement Honor from Safeco.

Jackie attended William Rainey Harper College in Palatine.

Beloved wife of 34 years to Ron Hayden; loving daughter of Barbara

and the late Daniel Mallek; fond sister of Daniel (Stacey) Mallek; and dearest aunt of Emily and Alyssa Mallek.

Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 14 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst. Funeral Mass took place on Monday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1415 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream.

Interment at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Info – 630-834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.

Monroeville, Indiana. She was a substitute teacher and worked in the family’s wallpaper store and spent time with the other loves of her life: her horses. Barbara presented her championship horse at the Indiana AllArabian Horse Show in 1971 and for many years enjoyed showing horses in Indiana and Ohio with her daughter.

In 1988, Barbara and Larry moved to Fort Wayne’s historic West Jefferson neighborhood where they renovated and rented apartments.

They were very active in the local neighborhood association and the Kiwanis. Barbara also had careers as a financial aid administrator and social worker until her retirement.

After Larry passed away, she moved to Lombard, IL to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. There, she continued sharing of herself by tutoring children at a local grade school.

Because of her outgoing personality and spirited storytelling, Barbara made friends wherever she went.

Her positive influence on the many students, clients, neighbors, friends and family members serves as a fitting tribute to life.

She is survived by her children: LindaAnn Gonzalez (John) of Auburn, Ind.; Beverly Maguire (James) of Elmhurst; and Philip Codding (Julie) of Shelbyville, Ind.; and her grandchildren, Arita and Alaina Gonzalez; and Bailey and Caitlin Maguire.

The family will have a service at the First Wayne Street UMC, 300 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, Ind. on November 27 at 3 p.m.

followed him on Nov. 4. Virginia Krick Arey, beloved wife of the late Theodore William Arey, cherished Mother of Richard Arey, David (Susan) Arey, and Janet (Arey) Wright, doting Grandmother of Brian Arey, Nathan (Samantha) Arey and Maxwell Wright, fond Great Grandmother of Torrey and Tanith Arey, loving Sister of Marjorie (Krick) Seyfert, and caring Aunt of many.

Ginny and Ted met at Oak Park High School in 1943 and married on August 16, 1947. Ted was steadfastly at her side as they lived a life filled with love, happiness and song. They sang together in a barbershop quartet and with the choir at Redeemer Lutheran Church where they were active members for decades. They also shared a love for travel. Summer vacations were spent with the extended family in Door County.

In their later years they travelled the country and visited several state capitols.

Their love of family and friends, travel, music and laughter lives on with all who knew them. Ted and Ginny will be deeply missed by those who were touched by their kindness and generosity, good humor and love.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Door County Land Trust, P.O. Box 65, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235 or at DoorCountyLandTrust. org.

A memorial service for Ginny and Ted will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 123 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst, on Saturday, Dec. 4. Gathering at 10:30 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m. Masks are recommended. For information – Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 630-834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.

Anne (nee Slobodnik). Daniel was a dear brother and an especially devoted uncle, who helped foster his nieces and nephew’s education and development. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Nov. 13 at St. John Vianney Church, Northlake. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Northlake Funeral Home 140 E. North Ave, Northlake. Info: www.northlakefuneral.com or (708) 562-0044.

Virginia Krick Arey Memorial Dec. 4 for Ginny and Ted

After 73 years of loving marriage Ginny and Ted Arey are now joined together in eternal rest. Ted passed away on Feb. 1, 2021 and Ginny just

Daniel J. Dumelle Daniel J. Dumelle, of Chicago, passed away Nov. 6, 2021. Daniel was a 1972 graduate of Loyola Academy, earned his B.A. in Psychology from Loyola University in 1976 and subsequent MBA from Loyola. He was a project manager for IBM for over 40 years. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Stephen) Mc Lean and their children, Anne Marie, Mary Beth, Catherine, Michael, Theresa and Margaret. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and

Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine now available for ages 5 to 11

The coronavirus has been threatening the health of children and families, sending hundreds of children to the hospital and keeping millions out of school during this pandemic. Now parents can breathe a collective sigh of relief.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for young children ages 5-11, bringing 25 million families one step closer to a sense of normalcy.

The Pfizer vaccine is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in this younger age group. The vaccine has been FDA-approved for ages 16 and older and continues to be available through EUA for ages 12-15. The other COVID-19 vaccines, Moderna and Janssen (J&J), are also available through EUA for ages 18 and up.

The latest decision comes at a pivotal moment, as pediatric cases of COVID-19 have increased in the country amidst the highly contagious delta variant. More than 6 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic. September was the worst month for new COVID-19 cases and deaths among children in the U.S., with more than 1 million new COVID-19 cases recorded.

Getting children vaccinated will help them stay safe during the school year and winter ahead and protect vulnerable family members at risk for severe complications of the disease.

To study the vaccine in younger children, a clinical trial was conducted in which 3,100 children ages 5-11 safely received the Pfizer vaccine, and no serious side effects were reported. The vaccine was found to be safe, well-tolerated and 90.7% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children in this age group.

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Pinball wizards

Pictured are Tim and Megan Gavin at the Pinball-themed “ParTee” miniature golf hole at the ElDEE LONGFELLOW PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent mhurst Art Museum on Saturday, Nov. 13, when the Elmhurst Centre for the Performing Arts held At the Elmhurst Centre for the Performing Arts’ 6th annual Spotlight Gala, these performers from Exhibit 3 Dance Studio took the floor to its 6th annual Spotlight Gala. Tim premiere their latest production, “How I Move.” Others who took part in the evening’s entertainment included the 15-member Timothy Chrisand Megan own Kilwin’s in downtian Jazz Band and the Standing Room Only Orchestra, featuring Andrea Pokrefke, SRO lead vocalist and Gala Host Committee member. town Elmhurst.

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Elmhurst Hospital maintains straight-A streak in Leapfrog Safety Grades

For the 20th consecutive time, The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, has awarded Elmhurst Hospital an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.

Elmhurst Hospital is one of only 23 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an “A” in every grading cycle since 2012. This “A” is for Leapfrog’s Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grades. To see details, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org “We’re proud and honored to maintain our place on the Leapfrog Straight-A list,” said Mary Lou Mastro, System CEO, Edward-Elmhurst Health. “It’s a badge of honor and means our patients are receiving the optimal level of care from our staff because of the commitment to safety that’s part of the culture at Edward-Elmhurst Health.”

The extension of Elmhurst Hospital’s Straight-A streak in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades is one of several honors, awards and recognitions related to quality and safety achieved

by Elmhurst Hospital, Edward Hospital and Edward-Elmhurst Health over the last year: • For the third year in a row, Fortune/IBM Watson Health named Edward-Elmhurst Health one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems (2021).

• For the second year in a row, Fortune/IBM Watson Health named Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals to its list of 100 Top Hospitals in the U.S. Elmhurst Hospital was ranked No. 1 and Edward Hospital was ranked No.

7 in the Large Community Hospitals category (2021).

• Elmhurst Hospital earned the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award (top 10 percent of U.S. hospitals).

• Elmhurst Hospital achieved re-

designation as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020.

Its original designation was in 2015.

• Elmhurst and Edward Hospitals received five stars in the updated Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Ser-

vices Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings (2021).

• Edward-Elmhurst Health earned 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Level 8 Acute and Level 8 Ambulatory recognition. Edward-Elmhurst was previously recognized in

2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020.

• Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital were named two of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, according to Healthgrades.

To learn more, visit www.EEHealth.org/about-us/awards.

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Pictured is the staff of the Elmhurst Surgery Outpatient Center (ESOC), which recently received another “A” Hospital Safety Grade for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety. Elmhurst is one of only 23 hospitals in the U.S. to receive an “A.”

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Chamber Board elects officers for 2022 The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors elected three officers and approved one appointment for its six-member Executive Committee for 2022 at its regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday, Nov. 9. They include: Chairperson—Eva Sanchez, with See Your House Right Here @properties; First Vice Chairperson—Rita Borzym, with Edward Jones Investments; Second Vice Chairperson— Gregg Markiewicz, The Stevens Group.

Appointed to serve a one-year term on the Executive Committee was: Treasurer—Ralph Pechanio, chair of the City of Elmhurst’s Veterans Memorial Commission, former community banker and long-time Chamber volunteer.

Also on the Executive Committee is Immediate Past Chair Desiree Chen, with Elmhurst University and ex-officio member John R. Quigley, Chamber president and CEO.

Sanchez is 11th female Chair Sanchez is the 11th female Board Chair in the Chamber’s 103-year history, all of them since 1982, and the ninth serving during John Quigley’s 22-year tenure as ECCI’s President and CEO. Preceding Sanchez as Board Chairs were Virginia “Ginny” Harmon (1982) of Unique Travel Service, Nancy Philip (1988) of York State Bank, Gloria Duarte (1999) of Café Las Belles Artes, Cathy Bajkowski (2003) of CB Health Insurance, Dare Messina (2006) of L.W. Reedy Real Estate, Debra Klosterman (2007) of then-Guaranteed Rate (now Catalano & Associates), Jennifer Speaker (2012) of SMB Advantage Group, Julie Miller Sheehan (2014) of IRS Trouble Solvers, Dee Longfellow (2015) of The Elmhurst Independent, and Chen.

Sanchez has served on the Board since 2016 and on the 2021 Executive Committee as First Vice

Chair and Chair of the Marketing Committee. She was elected to three-year Director terms in 2016 and again in 2019 after which her second term was extended for two years more due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sanchez also serves as a Chamber Ambassador.

Borzym joined the Ways and Means Committee in 2021 after serving four years on the Membership Committee following her election as a first-term Director in 2017.

Markiewicz has been a member of the Marketing Committee since his first-term Director election in 2018.

Pechanio will serve as Treasurer and Chair of the Ways and Means Committee for a seventh appointed term.

Completing his service on the Executive Committee was Past Chair Bill Korbel, local sales manager at the Elmhurst Suburban Life/Shaw Media.

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Board Chair Eva Sanchez of See Your House Right Here @properties (right) swears in Gregg Markiewicz, second vice chair, and Rita Borzym, first vice chair, at the most recent board meeting of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Markiewic is a senior account executive for the Stevens Group, while Borzym is a financial advisor with Edward Jones.

Elmhurst Brewing Company welcomes new head chef David Spingola brings vast experience

opened Elmhurst’s first microbrew pub in 2018. “Spingola brings a rare combination of highlevel restaurant management acumen and menu design with a passion for creating great food.

Importantly, he’s also skilled at pairing different beers with

By Dee Longfellow different foods, with delicious FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT results.

Elmhurst Brewing Company “We’re confident he will help us has announced a new head chef continue to provide our customers David Spingola, whom restaurant with the excellent food they’ve co-owner Frazer Donaldson come to expect.” referred to as “an experienced, Spingola said his cuisine savvy culinary leader and innovator who’s served demanding interests and experiences include Italian, Mexican, Asian and classic and diverse clientele at some American, all from-scratch with of Chicago’s top restaurants.” no pre-made ingredients. Growing Spingola, 53, joined Elmhurst Brewing Co. after running his own up in the Edgebrook Sauganash neighborhoods on Chicago’s catering company, Showthyme northwest side in a house full of Catering, which specialized in Italian immigrants, he was often high-end menus-to-order and pulled into the kitchen to help from-scratch fare, for the past prepare meals. seven years.

“Scratch-made food is the name Previously, he ran the kitchen at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, where of the game,” he said. “I love making my own dressings, sauces, he oversaw 25 staff, including marinades, brines and other critical four sous-chefs. He was also components to an exceptional “front-of-house” manager at The dinner.

Gage, Billy Lawless’ gastropub Made-from-scratch ensures on Michigan Ave. in downtown we know exactly what goes into Chicago. each and every meal we serve, “We’re thrilled to have David and it works well with Elmhurst join our team,” said Frazer Brewing’s approach to beer.

Donaldson, who co-owns EBC “I’m super excited to bring with partner Pete Dolan. They

my love of food to Elmhurst Brewing.”

Spingola, who also owned and operated a from-scratch restaurant in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, earned a business degree from the University of Tulsa and an associate’s degree in culinary arts from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago.

Later in November, he will lead Elmhurst Brewing Company’s launch of a new menu. In the meantime, many popular dishes remain. Spingola will also lead the re-starting of EBC’s “Beer Dinners” in the near future.

In February 2022, EBC will hold its Fourth Anniversary Pajama Party, at which head brewer Cam Horn will lead the launch of four varietals of their oatmeal cookie stout, “Smooth Jammies.”

They will also release and can a multi-blend, barrel-aged stout to commemorate this special milestone.

Elmhurst Brewing Company is located at 171 N. Addison Ave. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 4-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The kitchen closes at 9 p.m. every night. For more information, call 630-834-BREW or visit elmhurstbrewingcompany.com.

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Lincoln School Masterpiece

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

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

Emery Manor Ranch

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Updated 2 bedroom / 1 bath Emery Manor ranch. Freshly painted, refinished hardwood floors, remodeled bathroom, brand new kitchen appliances and washer/dryer, detached 1.5 car garage, with deck off back. Everything on one level! Walk $295,000

Meticulously Maintained

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High-end custom built home within walking distance to Berens Park, downtown Elmhurst, and Emerson Elementary. No cookie-cutter here, designed by Barnes Architects and built with the highest quality materials and finishes with 10-12 ft $898,400

High-end custom built home within walking distance to Berens Park, downtown Elmhurst, and Emerson Elementary. No cookie-cutter here, designed by Barnes Architects and built with the highest quality materials and finishes with 10-12 ft ceilings in the basement. The open first floor boasts pristine hardwood floors, formal dining, office, high-end kitchen, powder room, mudroom, pantry, and large family room with masonry fireplace. Upstairs has 4 large bedrooms with luxurious primary suite with spa bath and walk-in closet. $898,400

Center of Town Split Level

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For Sale or Lease

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

FOR SALE OR LEASE

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

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Medical Office Building

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

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Medical professional building in the east/west corridor within one mile of the Elmhurst-Edwards campus. 11,775 sf of turnkey orthopedic space available fall 2021, space features - generous reception & waiting room, private offices, exams rooms, onsite X-ray and MRI, ADA compliant entry, hallways, & doors, private and public restrooms, onsite billing office, record storage, IT rooms, state of the art security and surveillance technology, conference rooms, kitchen and break room space for staff, with entire building on backup generator. Adjacent 5,766 sf of Physical Therapy space is available Jan 2022 for a possibility of 17,541 total sf $3,995,000

An Entertainer’s Dream Home!

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Berens Park

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

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

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

Move right in to this updated and spacious split-level with over 2,400 SF of living space. New white kitchen with large island, stainless steel appliances, new countertops and backsplash, refinished hardwood floors throughout, and updated $580,000 NEW PRICE!

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Finished basement with full bath, laundry room, and storage. Newer roof, HVAC and concrete driveway. Walk to Butterfield Park, Smalley Pool, Prairie Path, and Jefferson (public K-5) and Visitation (private K-8). $580,000

Build Your Dream Home!

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Incredible opportunity to build the home of your dreams on this 1/3-acre property in south Elmhurst. One of Elmhurst’s best kept secrets with lower taxes while still offering coveted SD205 education. Well developed area with many surrounding $299,900 NEW PRICE!

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Resident receives ‘Distinguished Teaching’ award The Northwestern University School of Professional Studies has honored Thomas J. Canale, CFP®, ChFC®, ChSNC®, CLU®, a wealth management advisor and founding partner of Canale Financial Group and managing director of the Northwestern Mutual Rosemont office with its Distinguished Teaching Excellence Award.

Each year since 1988, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies honors three recipients, one each from the undergraduate, graduate, and professional development faculty, who their students have nominated. Canale has been an

instructor in the Certified Financial Planner™ Certification Education Program since 2013.

“Tom is passionate about comprehensive financial planning and the impact it has on clients,” said Alison Fyhrie, financial advisor and a former student in his Introduction to Financial Planning class.

A 1995 graduate of Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Canale is a lifetime qualifying member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, Canale has earned multiple company awards from Northwestern Mutual, including being inducted into the elite Forum Mem-

bership, representing the top 5% of the company’s industry-leading advisors. In addition, in 2018, he was named one of Chicago’s Top 100 Notable Financial Advisors by Crain’s Chicago Business.

Canale has won the Northwestern Mutual Foundation Community Service Award twice for his work with Envision Unlimited, a non-profit dedicated to empowering and providing opportunities to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities He resides in Elmhurst with his wife, Melanie, and their two sons.

U.S. House passes $1.2 trilion Infrastructure Bill Late on Friday, Nov. 5, the United States House of Representatives voted 228 to 206 to pass the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as approved 60 to 39 by the U.S. Senate back on Tuesday, Aug. 10, which President Joe Biden is expected to sign.

As negotiated, the bipartisan legislation, which includes only $555 billion in new infrastructure spending, will help connect 14 million Americans to broadband, provide clean drinking water for 10 million families and upgrade America’s energy grid, while also creating millions of jobs.

The Democratic-controlled House delayed consideration of a pared-down $1.75T reconciliation bill, which would provide a social safety net to many Americans.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded the bipartisan effort to deliver historic infrastructure reform but continues to oppose the partisan reconciliation bill based on its tax-based funding.

In a statement issued following House vote, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark stated called the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill “a major win for America.”

“We thank every member of the House and Senate who cast a vote for America’s future,” stated Clark.

“It is the single largest investment in bridges since construction of the Interstate Highway System and the single largest investment made to address climate change in U.S. history.

“The bipartisan infrastructure negotiations showed us how Congress can work together to solve today’s most pressing challenges.”

(This release was issued by the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.)

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Spirito Singers! to present winter concert, ‘Gather Near’ Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. ‘Gather Near’ can be enjoyed live or online via livestream.

This program will include holiday favorites from around the world, as well as songs that celebrate community, friendship, and family. This program features performances by

Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra perform Handel’s Messiah Elmhurst Choral Union (ECU) presents Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst University.

Guest soloists Alicia Berneche, Corinne Wallace-Crane, Peter Sovitsky, and Vince Wallace join Elmhurst Choral Union and a professional orchestra under conductor Scott Uddenberg for the Christmastime favorite.

All of Part One and selections from Parts Two and Three will be performed. This performance will be ECU’s first in-person concert with orchestra in the two years since the start of the covid pandemic.

A pre-concert lecture by composer David DeVasto begins at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors (62+ years), and $10 for youth (7-22 years). Tickets are available from elmhurstchoralunion.org, by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006, or at the door.

In line with Chicago area performing arts protocols, proof of vaccination and masks are required for admission and during the performance.

Check elmhurstchoralunion.org for any updates as the concert date approaches.

Elmhurst Choral Union is an outstanding auditioned chorus performing classical masterworks and great choral music of all eras with professional orchestra. Elmhurst Choral Union acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Elmhurst University to present ‘Festival of Lessons and Carols’ The Elmhurst University Festival of Lessons and Carols draws together the campus and community to open a joyful and spiritual season.

This year’s celebration of the tradition will take place on Friday, Dec. 3, in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel. The University will offer two performances of the celebration, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., to accommodate the popularity of the event. Doors will open half an hour before each start time. For those who cannot attend in person, the 7 p.m. service will be live-streamed at elmhurst.edu/carols.

The Festival of Lessons and Carols is an Elmhurst University tradition that bridges the season of Advent and Christmastide. Held since 1961, the

Festival consists of nine Scriptural readings that tell the story of the birth of the Messiah, interspersed with choral music. The Elmhurst University choirs will perform time-honored songs to accompany each reading and set the holiday mood.

The event is free and all are welcome.

For more information, email marketing@elmhurst.edu or visit elmhurst.edu.

To protect the health of our community, campus visitors will be required to wear a mask during all indoor events, regardless of vaccination status. This requirement may change to reflect new public health guidance.

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Using the Common App allows students to apply to multiple colleges and universities by filling out one standard form. Elmhurst joins more than 900 member institutions spread across all 50 states and in 20 countries in accepting the Common App. “The Common App is a wellknown application vehicle that many students, both domestically and internationally, are familiar with,” said Christine Grenier, the University’s senior director of first-year and international admission. “Our goal is to make the process both accessible

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The partnership with the non-profit Common App organization follows a string of actions by Elmhurst to open up higher education—and the opportunities it affords—to more students.

In 2020, Elmhurst piloted test-optional applications, giving students a choice about whether to submit standardized test scores.

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York girls cross country team state championship is a family affair Fathers of three runners on the team also won state titles at York

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Girls cross country runners Katelyn Winton, Bria Bennis and Brooke Berger are now second-generation York High School state champions.

Winton’s father, Matt, and Bennis’ father, Sean, were part of the 1993 York Class AA state baseball championship team, while Berger’s father, Bob, was part of the 1983 and 1984 York Class AA state cross country championship squads directed by legendary coach Joe Newton.

Katelyn Winton, Bria Bennis and Brooke Berger, of course, recently helped the York girls cross country team cap an undefeated season by winning the Class 3A state title in Peoria at Detweiller Park. Bennis, a junior, finished 19th, while Berger, also an 11th grader, took 21st, and Winton, a senior, was 23rd.

It was York’s second girls cross country state title. The 2000 team, under coach Larry Bassett, also won it all.

Going back to 1993, Matt Winton played shortstop and Sean Bennis played center field on the York baseball title team that was coached by Doug Mullaney, whose uniform number is retired, and that commemoration can be seen by passers-by of York’s baseball field off St. Charles Road.

Winton and Bennis have known each other for close to 40 years dating back to when Madison grade school consolidated into Lincoln back in the 1980s.

“It was a blast,” said Winton, a three-sport athlete at York who went to college at Miami-Ohio. “We had a good team and three really good pitch-

ers. We fielded well and hit well. There were eight or nine of us that played together for a long time. It was a fun group of guys. We had a great run. It was a fun couple of weeks.”

That year, York tied with Oak Park-River Forest for the West Suburban Conference Silver Division title and then went on one heck of a playoff run, beating Morris for the state title at Phillip B. Elfstrom Stadium in Geneva (home of the Kane County Cougars).

York won its quarterfinal game 12-3 over New Trier, pounded Burbank St. Laurence 17-3 in the semifinals and then outlasted Morris 5-4 in nine innings to secure the program’s second state title (1960 was the first).

“With the postseason you are one and done in baseball and we got white hot,” recalled Bennis, who also played football at York and went on to study at the University of Illinois. “We hit like crazy and blasted our way throughout the playoffs. The championship game went extra innings against Morris, so that was pretty exciting to say the least.

We were good all year and then buzzsawed our way through the playoffs.”

Berger was part of the 1983 and 1984 cross country state title teams and also ran in the state meet in 1985, noting York placed an uncharacteristic fourth that year.

His junior year he was part of the York track team that took second in the state, finishing a point out of the top spot.

“When we won it was a very similar celebration to the girls, the same kind of way,” Berger said. “After we won, we got back to Elmhurst and you had the fire truck and police cars and

the horns honking, the pep rally back at York. Kind of the way they have done it with the girls. The neatest thing is the tradition continues not just for cross country whenever they win a state title, but how the kids get treated.

They made you feel special back then and I know it had the same effect on the girls, which is nice.”

Winton said it’s been a fun experience watching the girls cross country team evolve over the last two seasons.

York also won conference, regional and sectional titles last year during the COVID-19-truncated season and also won a de facto state championship meet that was not sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association, which canceled the actual state meet due to the ongoing pandemic.

“I’m very proud,” Winton said.

“They put in an absolute ton of work the last two years. This is back-to-back years where they won. They won the Shazam state title last year and now this year. The girls work really well together and they run well together.

It’s surreal. It really didn’t hit us until probably the middle of last year when we realized how good the girls were.

Nobody was happy when there wasn’t a state championship last year, but we knew they had a great chance where they were positioned and we knew they had this year.”

Bennis added: “I am so incredibly proud of all the girls. They are such a great group of friends overall. Last year, cross country was one of the few sports outdoors that was able to participate. They bonded together and have been so supportive of each other. They are such great friends,

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York girls cross country runners, from left, Bria Bennis, Katelyn Winton and Brooke Berger hold the 2021 Class 3A state championship trophy outside the Elmhurst high school. Bennis, Winton and Berger helped York win the program’s second state championship, capping a dominating, undefeated season.

they are competitive and driven.

They root so hard for each other.”

Bennis noted the great two-year run has allowed friendships to further develop on the parental side.

“The parent group has become great friends,” he explained. “They call it the dad brigade that runs around cheering them on throughout the course. It’s been amazing to see their performance the last two years. The last time they

lost was the state meet in 2019. They have established quite the tradition here. We lose Matt’s daughter and another senior, but we have five runners coming back and a really strong core to continue that legacy.”

Berger, who ran at the University of Illinois for a few years and has bumped into some of his former running brethren at York cross country meets (Hinsdale Central boys coach Jim Westphal and Glenbard West girls coach Paul Hass, specifically, Hass ran with Berger at York), concurs about a new standard of excellence being set in a short period of time under the direction of Dukes girls coach Lauren DeAngelis.

“It’s been really fun,” he said.

“There is a uniqueness here. With the boys program over the years it was kind of expected. When the girls won, everybody was happy and there was a big celebration. It’s a big thing for the girls. They won the Shazam thing last year and then win the state title again this year. When Brooke ran as a freshman she got 60th and I think the team was 17th or 18th, and that was, ‘Oh, that was great. They made it downstate.’ And then boom, one year later they are competing for state championships. It’s very exciting. You want to see your children succeed in something they really enjoy. Seeing her have that kind of success on a personal From left: Bob Berger, Sean Bennis and Matt Winton, along with York girls cross country state-championship runners Bria Bennis, level and with all her teammates is a Brooke Berger and Katelyn Winton. Bob Berger, Brooke’s father, ran on the 1983 and 1984 York boys cross country state title teams, while lot of fun. It’s satisfying. Saturdays are Bennis and Winton, the fathers of Bria Bennis and Katelyn Winton, played on the 1993 York baseball team that won the state title. something we all look forward to.”

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The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 • 21 The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, July 16, 2020 • 19

IC Catholic Prep football team headed to state semifinals

ICYorkCatholic Prepatgraduate girls divers compete state meet; ICCP’s Parker named conference MVP Leslie headed to Le Moyne

es for 59 yards, while Kareem Parker caught three passes for 43 yards.

The IC Catholic Prep football On defense, McCoy had 14 tackles team now finds itself one win away and four tackles for loss. from competing for another state Jadon Mims had eight tackles, as feel Joe like Marzano, I would bewho so bored championship.

Will play volleyball Iout did also withhad a it because it has been such a big The Knights were 31-7 winners tackle for loss. Mazizi Mbewe had my life.” forvisiting Division II inschool over Princeton quarterfinal part fiveof tackles and one tackle for loss.

Leslie also saidregistered she hasa quarterback plenty of action the Class 3A state football McCoy By MikeofMiazga memories fromO’Brien, IC Catholic Prep’s playoffs at Lewis Stadium at Plunsack.

George Parker and CORRESPONDENT coach Nancy Kerrigan’s program. kett Athletic Complex Prep in Elmhurst. each had an interception.

Recent IC Catholic gradu- McCoy “I loved there,” she said.

TheBella win moves Catholic Prepeast (11- McCoy hadplaying two pass deflections. ate Leslie IC wanted to head “I probably enjoyed school volley-a 1) college. into the state semifinals against Brian Kolodziejczyk kicked for ball morefield than goal club for because I love undefeated Byron (12-0).

That game 26-yard the Knights.

Her landing spot ended up being my team and the coaching staff take place Saturday at 4Moyne p.m. in No team has broken the 20-point atwill NCAA Division II Le was veryagainst supportive on andPrep’s off the Elmhurst. barrier IC Catholic deCollege where the former Knights court.

It made it a really good enByron is the No. 1 seed in the top fense this season. volleyball and soccer standout will vironment to be in. Coach (Kerrihalf of the 3A bracket, while The Knights gave up 15 and 17 continue herClass volleyball career at gan) wasrespectively great. I have her IC Catholic Prep is the No. 6 seed. points in known non-conferthe Syracuse, New York school as for a while.

When I wasMontini little, I did IC Catholic Prep led 7-0 after the ence games against and a libero. all the little Marian kids camps, and Cathher first quarter, 17-0 at halftime and Woodstock Central “All of the schools I was looking daughter was in my brother’s grade after to open the season and then at24-0 were onthree. the East Coast,” Leslie atolic IC.”out Elmwood Park and RidgeSophomore quarterback Denshut told the Independent last week. “I Lesliebysaid she will 115-0 miss plennis Mandala completed 15 liked of 21 wood a combined count. visited Le Moyne and really tyThe about IC Catholic Prep. Wheaton “I will passes for 216 yards and 2 scores.

Knights defeated it. It reminded me of high school miss how close knit of a communiIC Catholic Prepa also pounded 29-16, Riverside-Brookbecause it was small school,Princand tyAcademy it was,” she said.

“I knew everyeton for 238 yards on the ground on field 55-14 and Bishop McNamara in a smaller school you will know a body at the school.

It willtheir be weird 38 carries.

Malik Gray ran 15 times 28-7 before suffering only lot more faces than if I would have going on campus and not knowing for 69 yards, while Deontae Oatman defeat of the season, a 19-7 loss gone to a bigger school. The cam- all the faces. I’ll miss those closeto ran there four is times forpretty.

79 yards andona Wheaton St. Francis in Week 9. pus really It sits connections with coaches touchdown.

Nakiyan Weathers In the playoffs, ICthe Catholic Prepand has a big hill and the scenery aroundran it teachers.

It will be weird for the 11 times for 53 yards and a touchwon its games by scores of 55-8, 35is great. Everything is pretty close first year or so.” down. They have very nice facil- 12 and 31-7. together.

Leslie said pandemic life hasn’t IC The Catholic Prep racked up has 454 ities. volleyball program overly exciting, though her yards of total offense in the contest. been York girls diving good workout facilities and a nice club volleyball team Ceglinski has started Connor McCoy caught 4 passes for York junior Kalina and locker room. I liked how modern it practicing again. “We have been 108 yards and two touchdowns, in- senior Lily Cmiel competed in the was.” practicing two three times a cluding a 59-yard catch. recent IHSA girlsorstate diving finals Leslie plans on studying nursing week,” she said. “We are going to Denzell Gibson caught four pass- in Westmont. at Le Moyne. “They have a good be starting tournaments again. Benursing program,” she said. “As far fore that I haven’t been doing anyas what kind of a nurse I want to thing because senior soccer season be, I’m not quite sure yet.” and the club volleyball season were Leslie played volleyball and girls cancelled. We were supposed to go soccer at IC Catholic Prep all four to a few club volleyball qualifiers years. She was a center-midfielder in Grand Rapids and Louisville. on the Knights soccer team.

This summer, we have some tourLeslie’s volleyball journey naments planned over the next few to step up and take over.”

By Mike started inMiazga the fifth grade, the first weekends. are little tournaSeniors They Cailey Schuurman CORRESPONDENT year she could play the sport at IC ments with all of the local clubs. forward), Ella VanderInevitably, sports (6-1, Grade School.high She’sschool been playNothing large guard) and really Molen (5-7, and local.

Tegan teams go through cycles where ing club volleyball since seventh Other than that, I have been trying Gunn (5-5, guard) also are back. large amounts of players graduate. grade, most recently with the Chi- to work out a lot and stay in shape.

Newcomers include Drye’s freshThe Timothy Christian girls basketcago Elite group that practices out I’ve running so Iwho got into manbeen sister, Samia lot, (5-6), will ball team is in that situation heading of Scores in Willow Springs and that.

I either try andofrun every day.” play the guard positions, into this season after graduating six Montini High School in Lombard.

Leslie said she is scheduled to seniors from a 14-2 team that fin- plus juniors Mili Martens (5-3, point “I’m really excited to be able report to Julia Le Moyne the Aug. 12guard), Voss in (5-10, forward), ished second to Aurora Christian to play volleyball in college,” she 15 timeframe, but noted preseason in the conference last year. Timo- Kailey Jirsa (5-6, small forward) and said. “It gives me something to do. volleyball activities already have (5-4, small forward). thy went 11-1 in conference play. Victoria Nation “We lost six seniors, so it’s a whole “It will take a little while for them to new group, basically,” Timothy Chris- get to know each other on the floor,” (Continued page 18) said. tian coach Jill Groenewold said. fromGroenewold Groenewold said the de“A biglost strength for usChicago is we have They to West on huge rah-rah person.

I’m team’s a little bit fensive strategy will not change, but a pretty good tradition started with I think an own goal in the last five more of an individual players’ coach. will be a shift offensive look. them. They have in a good pro- Ithere minutes.

That wasbeen against the state will pull kids to theinside at practice “Offensively, we will have a little gram for so long.

Hopefully, we can champs in the sectional finals. That’s and games and teach them.” quickness and has we been will get up on.a We haveif the down.” more acarry hell of season youbasics ask me.”

Stopka noted York doing and down the court a little more,” she The Trojans do return two key eleStopka will teach Spanish at York. conditioning drills and said the plan said. ments from last year’s team that en- as He taught Spanish and one math class of earlier last week was to start “We don’t as much height as joyed success amid a pandemic-shortat St. Pat’s. “My philosophy is I am summer camphave pending District 205 we have had in year’s past,been so we’ll ened of season in Maddie Drye more a players’ coach,” he (5-8), said. approval.

“I have probably able rely more shooting theplayouta have juniorbeen shooting player, to “I a big guard/post Liverpool soccer meet 60 on to 70 percentfrom of the side.

Defensively, ouritpressure and 6-2 junior center2015 Grace Roland. supporter ever since when Jur- ers so far,” he said. “If does get will apbe the same.

We will try start and use our Both started lastover yearand as sophomores. gen Klopp came he’s known proved that would be the of our quickness. onlyfour have 10 akids, so Roland averaged points 7.5 contact as a players’ coach.9.6 He’s kindand of my daysWewith days week we have to try and stay as healthy as rebounds per game (2.4 blocks a game coaching idol. I want to related to the for three weeks straight. And even we can.the WeIHSA are probably littleblackmore as well), 7.3 though players andwhile form Drye bondsaveraged with them. waivedathe versatile with interchangeable 2.5 rebounds and and 2.4 assists Ipoints, am more light-hearted smil- out dates before the school year,parts, we so to speak. always plus.”I’m per game the Trojan lastjoke season. ing.

I like for to have fun and with won’t take That’s advantage of athat.

Groenewold said her team hastobeen having Grace and pretty the“Obviously, kids. The goal is understanding sure families have plans do gettingbefore after it school in practices up Maddieeach back to build is a things where player can bearound successful starts.leading I’m the to the season opening this week.

“I good thing,” Groenewold said.

“Havand the provide the best way possible new guy and I’m not going to say like their ethic,” she family. said. “They ingconvey them play two yearsthey already, to the for knowledge needI you can’twork go with your Go play andenjoy they it. work day. they are ready for that atthink the position they play.

I amchallenge not big do it and Thishard is a every crazy and CORRESPONDENT

Ceglinski took 12th in the preliminary round with a score of 199.70 and advanced to the semifinals. Cmiel finished 14th in the prelims with a score of 193.25 and also earned a spot in the semifinals.

CeglinskiI’m was really 14th with a score of 296.30 in the semifinals and did not advance to the Cmiel was excited to finals. be able 15th at 285.25 and also did not qualto play volleyball in ify.

Ceglinski and Cmiel both earned college. at-large bids It to gives the stateme diving championships based on their persomething to do. I formances at the recent sectional meet. withbe 444.70 feelCeglinski like I finished would points at the sectional, which was the 18th highest score in all of the secso bored without tionals around the state. Cmiel had because haswas the aitscore of 428.05,itwhich 23rd highest. been such a big

IC Catholic Prep part of my life.” football all-conference – Bella Leslie The IC Catholic Prep football team cleaned up on the Metro Suburban Conference been to the pandemBluecancelled Divisionduefootball awards. ic. will probably Aug. The“IKnights, who won leave the Blue Di10-11 because it’s a far drive,” vision title with a 5-0 record, had she “Weearn had player Zoom of call foursaid. players thewith year the team recently and they said designation. theyICshould have an answer Kareemabout ParkCatholic Prep’s our season in the next 7-10 days. er was named the conference MVP. They talked about three scenarios Quarterback Dennis Mandala was and what could happen like we named offensive player of theif year. start theGonzalez season and gets Isaiah wassomeone named the ofsick and we have to stop and go. fensive lineman of the year, while That’s oneRichardson of the reasons they Antonio was why named the are looking at moving the season to the spring. Right now the plan is to have a season, but we won’t know until the next 7-10 days.”

But if all systems are a go, Leslie can’t wait to take her skills as a libero to the next level with the Dolphins. “I feel like being a liberoThey youare have to all be out really and going withquick each other that typically I amaregood at. and istrying their what best. We practicI ing have really good reaction time,” at a high level, which hopefully she said. “Iinto likegames divingand on game the floor translates situand saving balls.

It’s a really good ations going forward. They are still feeling you and make a save.

The learningwhen together getting to know position fitsOnce mywe personality, too. each other. smooth out some You have be the define loudesttheir oneroles on things andtopeople the court.

I have a loud personality. and what they are comfortable with You to be pretty with, loud if you and have not comfortable I think want to be a libero.

I think I match we will continue to get stronger and that description.” better.

We’ve had two short weeks to practice, so this has been trial by fire, so to speak.”

Timothy Christian is in the Metro Suburban Conference Division ble and transparent and Blue communicate along with IC Catholic Prep, Riverwith everybody.” side-Brookfield, Wheaton St. Francis, As far as the future, Stopka wants Rosary and Aurora Catholic.

York competing at Central a high level on Christian, defending conaAurora consistent basis.the “The short-term ference champion, had build its team goal is to restock and up fold the and will season. team,” he not said.compete “A largethis portion of “It’syear’s going team to bewas a tougher last seniors,conferespeence,” the saidstarting Groenewold, noted cially 11. Wewho have to assistant coach Peter “Rev” Semeyn make sure the now juniors are up to willspeed againof bethe on varsity the bench with her. the level and are “Night in and night out we are goready to contribute. We want to keep ing pipeline to have to bringwith our the ‘A’younger game to that going compete.” groups of players. We want to make the 2021-2022 sureThe weTrojans are not opened only competitive, but season earlier this week Provithat we are competingagainst for regionso West in non-conference action and als, sectionals and supersectionals. will begin play in the Timothy/ICCP It starts for me with this junior class co-hosted Thanksgiving tournament that is coming in. We want them Saturday against Midlothian Bremen. ready to go and setting the standard Tipoff is other slatedclasses for 1:30 p.m. in the for these that come in Ward Athletic Center at Timothy. so they can also contribute right off

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New-look Timothy Christian girls basketball team ready to roll

• Stopka

defensive lineman of the year.

Joining Parker, Mandala, Gonzalez and Richardson on the all-MSC Blue Division team are senior Jadon Mims, senior Brendan Bigane, se-

nior Connor McCoy, junior Denzell Gibson, junior Jesse Smith, senior Deontae Oatman, junior Malik Gray, Declan Kenneally and junior Jayden Sutton.

IC Catholic Prep Football Week 13 Preview

Byron (12-0) at IC Catholic Prep (11-1) When: Saturday, 4 p.m.

Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Last week: Byron 28, Reed-Custer 24; IC Catholic Prep 31, Princeton 7 Seeds: Byron No. 1; IC Catholic Prep No. 6 in the top half of the Class 3A bracket.

Wins against playoff teams: IC Catholic Prep 6; Byron 7 Winner gets: Tolono Unity (No. 1, 12-0) or Mt. Carmel (No. 2, 12-0) in the Class 3A state-championship game.

Outlook: Some things never change. IC Catholic Prep is way deep into the state football playoffs once again. This is the Knights’ fifth time in the state semifinals since 2015 — quite an impressive feat when you consider how long and arduous the Illinois state playoffs are. The 2015 team lost to Bishop McNamara 42-14 in the semifinals. The 2016 team defeated Monticello 48-6 before rolling Carlinville 43-0 for the state title. The 2017 team defeated Bryon 7-0 in the semifinals before dispatching Pleasant Plains 35-0 in the championship. The 2018 team defeated Richmond-Burton 28-9 in the semifinals before downing Bishop Mac 31-21 to win its third Class 3A state title in a row. The 2019 ICCP team lost to Richmond in the quarterfinals and there were no state playoffs last year. Let’s talk about Byron. The Tigers, located west on Illinois 72 near Rockford, play in the Big Northern Conference, which they won with a 9-0 record.

League runner-up Genoa-Kingston made a solid playoff run in Class 4A (losing to Joliet Catholic in the quarterfinals last Saturday) and lost 7-3 to Byron during the regular season. Byron, which played its first three playoff games at home, hence the trip to Elmhurst despite the higher seed, defeated Chicago Catalyst/Maria 58-0 in the first round, Lisle 34-14 in the second round and edged No. 4 seed Braidwood Reed-Custer 28-24 in the quarterfinals. Reed-Custer, out of the Illinois Central Eight Conference, beat that same Lisle team Byron played 4214 during the regular season, beat Class 1A Arcola (which made the state quarterfinals in 1A), beat Coal City (bounced in the first round of the 4A playoffs) and lost to Wilmington, which is in the Class 2A CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent state semifinals and plays in the same conference.

When you add it all up, with the game being in Elmhurst and ICCP on another playoff roll, it sure sounds like a trip to Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University DeKalbfires for aa4 pitch p.m. kickoff 26 might bebaseball something Anthony in Bucolo duringNov. a recent U12 that falls into the strong possibility category. game.

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Slices of life

Ever feel lost? Welcome to my life. Quite literally.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve had trouble with directions and all things spatial. I described myself as geographically challenged. I can’t find my way out of a paper bag. I used to routinely get lost in a familiar mall. I thought it was normal.

I was right, and wrong, at the same time. I am normal, but not like most people. My normal involves a living with condition called aphantasia, which is the inability to voluntarily create a mental picture— or map—in your head. People with aphantasia are unable to picture a scene, person, or object, even if it’s very familiar.

It took me until now to even know I had a condition, so while I am lacking in ability to visualize, I never knew it because it’s how life has always been for me.

And it probably would have stayed that way.

In the last year, I started meditating. I loved the idea of calming and focusing my mind, but I found soon, within the practice, that I was challenged—in an extreme way—in any meditation that employed the basic technique of visualization.

Simply put, visualization involves seeing something inside your mind.

It might be a sunset, a beach, path leading into a forest or any other

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usually positive outdoor scenario that might put you into a good mind space.

I loved meditating because it put me in a peaceful place. I found I was nearly an expert at breathing; it was almost like I’d been doing it my whole life. I am also able to focus my mind for at least 30 consecutive seconds at a time, which is just slightly short of the recommended amount of 12 to 14 minutes.

I found an infinite reservoir of peace and calm residing within my being. I found myself valuing people and life like never before. I began to understand the importance of truly living in the moment.

There was only one problem.

I was unable to visualize.

Completely. When I close my eyes, I see… nothing.

You close your eyes and are able to envision a beach or palm tree?

I can’t. I see the light that trickles through my eyelids. I see nothing except maybe a yellow or orangish glow, if it is a bright day.

I never knew I was lacking. I

Kroy girls cross country team wins NXR Midwest Regional championship Runners from York obliterate yet another big race field

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The hits will not stop coming for runners from the York girls cross country team.

Going by the standard post-statemeet Kroy moniker, runners from York won the NXR Midwest Regional championship this past Sunday in Terre Haute, Indiana.

And they did so once again in dominating fashion.

Kroy won the Midwest title with 49 points, well ahead of the second-place Prospect Running Club, which had 116 points and featured runners from Class 3A state runner-up Prospect High School in Mt. Prospet. Columbus Thorn out of Indiana was third with 124 points.

Sophomore Katherine Klimek finished 17th to lead Kroy. She had a time of 18:56 and averaged 6:06 per mile. Sophomore Michaela Quinn was 21st with a time of 19:01 (6:07 average).

Junior Bria Bennis was 24th with a time of 19:05 (6:09 average).

Sophomore Margaret Owens was 38th with a time of 19:28 (6:16

average).

Senior Katelyn Winton rounded out the Kroy scoring with a 46thplace time of 19:38 (6:19 average).

In the 22-team, 195-runner race, Kroy had 3, 5, 6, 14 and 21 team points —meaning it had three of the top six runners cross the finish line in terms of the team scoring. Prospect went 2 and 4 (2 points lower than Kroy’s eight points for its first two runners), but then sharply dropped to 28, 40 and 42.

Columbus went 10, 16, 23, 31 and 44.

Kroy’s top five runners averaged 19:13 on the course and the top five Kroy runners had a 42-second split.

Junior Brooke Berger finished 78th with a time of 20:02 (6:27 average). Senior Allison Fitzgibbons finished 93rd with a time of 20:25 (6:34 average) to round out the Kroy Terre Haute roster.

Those seven Kroy runners were part of a York girls cross country team that won West Suburban Conference Silver Division, regional and sectional titles, plus the Class 3A state championship. The last time a York girls team did not win a race was the Class 3A state meet in 2019.

The York girls are ranked No. 10 in the country in the most recent Mile Split USA rankings.

never knew I was unable to visualize; I never knew I was mind-blind. I never knew aphantasia was a thing.

For the most part, it wasn’t.

Although initially discovered more than 140 years ago, the condition has been relatively unstudied in scientific and medical circles. Renewed interest in occurred in 2005 when a professor from the University of Exeter named Adam Zeman sort of rediscovered the whole phenomenon; it took another 10 years for someone to come up with a name for it—

aphantasia.

The opposite is extreme vivid imagery capabilities and is called hyperphantasia. It’s estimated that 2.6 percent of people are in this hyper state, while less than 1 percent experience aphantasia.

Lucky me. I’m rare and groundbreaking all at the same time.

Honestly, I almost wish I’d never discovered my deficit. But now that I have I can’t go back. I can unsee what I can’t see. I don’t wish the same one you. Still, if you are with

me, I want you to know you aren’t alone. We are in the dark together.

Quite literally.

If you’re part of the less-than-1%, I’m glad we’re in this together. Our commonality might even prove to be enlightening. I just can’t visualize it, but then again, neither can you.

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

Pritzker makes Illinois pitch at world climate conference Touts recently passed decarbonization bill, electric vehicle incentives

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

As global leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland, over the past two weeks to discuss the effects of and potential policy solutions to climate change, Gov. JB Pritzker made the case in a pair of speaking events that Illinois is doing its part to counteract troubling climate trends.

It was the governor’s first international trip, which took him first to London to talk with business leaders, then to Glasgow to attend the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26.

On Nov. 8, Pritzker joined Hawaii Gov. David Ige, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee in a discussion about the states’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

“I’m here to say that in America’s heartland lies a state that’s taking strides to match the urgency of this moment,” Pritzker said, calling a recently passed energy regulatory overhaul a “nation-leading climate plan.”

That climate bill, among several other provisions, aims to phase out carbon emissions in the state’s energy sector by 2045 by increasing investments in renewables and the state’s nuclear industry. Another goal of the climate bill and a follow-up business incentives package aims to put 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030.

The international visit was also an effort by Pritzker, members of his staff and Democratic leaders of the General Assembly to tout the state as a fertile ground for electric vehicle manufacturers.

“We created a bill and passed it only 10 days ago, but it is one of the best incentivizing EV producers, battery manufacturers and charging companies to build facilities and to create jobs in the state of Illinois,” he said.

That measure, the Reimagine Electric Vehicles, or REV Act, passed the General Assembly with near unanimous support as lawmakers and the governor’s office shared a sense of urgency in the effort to lure business development in the competitive electric vehicle industry to the state.

The incentives include credits ranging from 50 percent to 100 percent of income tax withheld for a new job created or employee retained in the industry in Illinois, depending on factors such as company location. It also provides tax credits for training costs, among other incentives.

At a separate keynote address delivered on Sunday at a roundtable of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, Pritzker echoed sentiments he shared when signing the energy bill in September.

“Never in human history has the world faced a more urgent climate emergency than the one we face today,” Pritzker said, according to prepared remarks shared by his office.

Since he’s been in office, Pritzker said, the state has faced a record-breaking polar vortex, rising water levels on Lake Michigan, extreme heat and emergency declarations in more than one-third of Illinois counties, and “100-year floods that now happen nearly every 12 months across our farm communities and cities.”

“Make no mistake, the days we

hoped would never come, the consequences that decades worth of scholars and scientists have warned us about, are here,” Pritzker said, according to the prepared remarks. “As the governor of one of the largest states in the U.S., I can tell you that not a week goes by where my state is not tackling a crisis or planning for the next one brought on by the effects of climate change.”

Aside from the recently passed legislation, Illinois also has strong infrastructure, a central placement making it a distribution hub, is home to engineering schools at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University, and houses top national laboratories Argonne and Fermilab, Pritzker said.

“It all adds up to this: Illinois intends to become the best place in North America to drive and manufacture an electric vehicle,” Pritzker said, inviting business leaders to “join us in Illinois as we build the beating heart of this industry in North America. Help us reduce emissions from the transportation sector and build out the infrastructure of the future.”

As Pritzker gears up for a fight for a second term, he also told his fellow Democratic governors there’s more to be done on the climate change front in Illinois.

“We’re not through just because we made a climate plan that we’re very proud of and are attracting electric vehicle manufacturers and changing our economy to become more of a green economy,” he said. “We know there is more to do and we will be hard at work at that.”

Pritzker’s overseas trip was scheduled to conclude Nov. 9.

Redistricting lawsuit to be heard in early December

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A three-judge federal court panel recently set the week of Dec. 6 as the time it will hear three consolidated cases challenging the new legislative district maps that were drawn

by Democrats and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker earlier this year.

During a status conference held by teleconference, U.S. District Judge Robert M. Dow Jr., who presides over the panel, said that while not all of the logistics have been worked out, the hearing will most likely be held in-person in the ceremonial courtroom of the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago.

State lawmakers approved the new

maps during a special session in August following the delayed release of detailed 2020 U.S Census data. Pritzker signed them into law Sept. 24.

The maps establish the boundaries for all 118 districts in the Illinois House and 59 districts in the state Senate. But three groups of plaintiffs are suing in federal court arguing that the redistricting plan violates both the U.S. Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Each of the lawsuits claims that the new maps break up concentrated areas of minority voters who tend to vote as a bloc, thus depriving them of their right to elect candidates of their choice.

One lawsuit, filed by the Mexican

American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, or MALDEF, focuses exclusively on largely Latino areas of Chicago and its southwest suburbs.

Another, filed by the East St. Louis Branch of the NAACP and other civil rights groups, argues that the new maps in East St. Louis and the Metro East region unfairly breaks up the Black voting population in Democratic Rep. LaToya Greenwood’s district in order to protect white Democratic incumbents in neighboring districts.

The other lawsuit, filed by Republican leaders of the General Assembly, Sen. Dan McConchie and Rep. Jim Durkin, along with their respective GOP caucuses, argues many of the same points as the other two cases.

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There’s even a window in this young lady’s cardboard house she made for Sleep Out Saturday on Nov. 6. It was held at The First United Methodist Church in Elmhurst, as well as several other sites throughout DuPage County.

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Pictured above in their official T-shirts is the youth group from the First United Methodist Church, all of whom took part in Sleep Out Saturday. They made their own cardboard shelters and made it through the night.

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District 205 teacher honored as one of 100 Exceptional Educators

Danielle Mitchell

lengths in functional and academic learning.

“I also recognize the importance of student engagement, and I strive to include hands-on multisensory learning experiences into my lessons while also congruently maintaining an environment where learning can be fun! Learning new ways to engage my students through interactive learning opportunities is something I strive to do on a daily basis. Fun fact: my husband is also a special education teacher who teaches individuals aged 18-22 in a functional transition program.”

“District 205 is incredibly fortunate to have highly skilled teachers to meet the highest professional standards in special education,” said Colleen Cook, director of special education, grades EC-5.

“Danielle exhibits the wonderful attributes of our exceptional educators who go above and beyond on behalf of children with disabilities and continually advance the field of special education.”

Mitchell taught for one year with CASE (Cooperative Association for Special Education) before joining District 205. She has a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in Special Education, Learning and Behavior Specialist. In May 2020, she received her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University Chicago.

“I believe ALL students can learn and grow,” said Mitchell. “I believe that all children are unique and have something special they can bring to their own education.

Knowing the different challenges individuals with disabilities face and how resilient they are remind me of my ‘why’ for teaching every day.”

She added that she values the daily challenges in her work as they require her to think outside the box and be a better educator.

“In my opinion, being a special education teacher is a privilege and I am honored to work with truly remarkable students.”

“We are incredibly honored to be able to recognize the outstanding special education teachers who work each day to make a difference for their students,” said Dr. Danielle Kovach, CEC President-Elect and 100 Stories lead. CEC highlights new teachers each week at exceptionalchildren.org/100stories.

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In the photo, Eric Moskal and Eric Keeley have pulled a small sumac tree with the use of a puller tool. Moskal shows the lateral roots that the sumac uses to sprout new trees. Pulling out the roots prevents the sumac from spreading. Sumacs are fine trees, but they do not belong in the prairie because they spread so aggressively.

Moskal is a York High School senior and an Eagle Scout. Keeley, a Westchester resident, is the volunteer steward who manages the efforts of the volunteers.

Volunteers ‘pull their weight’ at Prairie Path clean-up Volunteers at Elmhurst Great Western Prairie “pull their own weight” by pulling out invasive and unwanted plants from this 6-acre “gem” in Elmhurst. Thus, species that are natural to an Illinois prairie are better able to survive and thrive. Elmhurst Park District owns Elmhurst Great Western Prairie. Park District staff and dozens of resolute volunteers jointly maintain the Prairie.

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Danielle Mitchell, a K-2 resource teacher of special education in Elmhurst 205 was honored as one of 100 exceptional educators by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) as part of its 100th Anniversary celebration.

Mitchell, who is in her eighth year in District 205, teaches at Hawthorne Elementary School.

The CEC is sharing 100 stories from teachers around the world who have shown a passion, dedication and commitment to making a difference in the lives of students.

These stories serve to elevate the profession of special education and support CEC’s efforts to attract, prepare, and retain new educators into the field.

Here is Danielle’s story: “I am a kindergarten through 2nd grade Special Education Resource Teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School in Elmhurst,” she said. “I earned my LBS1 from Illinois State University and graduated with my master’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 2020 from Concordia University Chicago. I have an absolute passion for teaching individuals with disabilities, especially some of our youngest learners.

“Working together with my team, general education teachers, and families is something I find essential to supporting student learning. In order to do that, I believe in using positivity, kindness, and dedication to student success as the basis of my relationships.

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Holiday Tree Lighting by the Gazebo on Spring Road Friday, Nov. 19 from 6-7 p.m.

Join us for the first Holiday Tree lighting in Elmhurst!

Enjoy festive Christmas Carols while we wait for Santa to arrive aboard a fire engine!

The time of Santa’s arrival is a secret so plan to stick around.

We will light the tree after Santa arrives.

Enjoy some hot chocolate & holiday cookies courtesy of Lezza and the Spring Road Business Association while you visit with Santa.

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