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Elmhurst Junior Women’s Club who took part in the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) run/walk (pictured

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Noble, Agnieszka Rudnik, Christine Simonis,

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School District 205 shares results of ISBE Report Cards

six others ‘Commendable’

The Illinois State Board of Edu cation (ISBE) released its 2022 Il linois Report Card last week. ISBE prepares the Report Cards annually to provide a detailed look at each school’s progress on academics, student success, school culture and climate, and financial investments, but have not released one since 2019, due to the pandemic.

Elmhurst District 205 demon strated a return to, or even an in crease -- over pre-pandemic results -- in the percentage of students taking early college coursework, percent of freshmen on track, and an increase in the percentage of students that exceed performance levels on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in both math and English Language Arts.

The last two years have certainly had an impact on students and staff all over the world, school adminis trators agree.

While navigating the pandemic, District 205 implemented a bal anced assessment system to mon itor student progress and respond to student needs, intentionally seeking opportunities to create ad ditional learning experiences, such as the expansion of summer school offerings.

The District also provided on-go ing targeted support, including inschool interventions by dedicated staff - a tool that is still being im plemented today.

Additionally, heading into this school year, K-5 teachers are im plementing new literacy curricular resources.

“Across all levels, District 205 is committed to ensuring all students master essential skills and content to achieve academic excellence,” said Elmhurst District 205 Superin tendent Dr. Keisha Campbell. “It is because of this level of profession alism, foresight and constant de votion to student achievement and success from our staff, that every school in the district has something to celebrate.”

Summative designation: How well do we meet students’ needs?

One component of the School Re port Card is the annual summative designation – a descriptor of how well each school in Illinois is meet ing the needs of all students. This designation is federally required and is based on eight indicators of academic performance, including English Language Arts and math growth and proficiency, climate sur veys, graduation rate and 9th graders on track to graduate - among others.

In 2019, District 205 had two schools receive the Exemplary Sum mative Designation. Based on cur rent summative designations, they now have six schools designated Ex emplary and six deemed Commend able.

The 2022 Illinois Report Card also includes a new element this year called the Equity Journey Contin uum. This informational tool helps each school district in Illinois visu alize the size of the equity gaps in each school district in Illinois in the areas of student learning, learning conditions, and elevating educators. Equity, as defined by the State Board of Education, means having high expectations for every learner and providing supports and resources so each learner can meet those expec tations. This metric will support the District in ongoing areas of focus related to gap reduction in students’ equitable access and achievement in high-quality and rigorous curricula throughout their journey of excel lence.

“It is important to take a moment and celebrate these results, but even with all of this success, we know that our journey continues…we are not done educating, engaging and em powering all students,” said Camp bell.

“We still have more work to do. This information provides us with an opportunity to drill down and iden tify the areas that show the greatest room for growth while continuing

to further strengthen our instruction and support for the entire school community. Our school teams and administration have already begun

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to dig into the information as we are formulating and adjusting our school improvement plans and begin to im plement and monitor our Strategic

Plan priorities and objectives.” (Editor’s note: This news release was received from Elmhurst Commu nity Unit School District 205.)

Ahoy, matey! Pirates on the horizon

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Appearing in GreenMan Theatre Troupe’s production of “Ninja Pirate Princess” and “Ghost Pi rate Prince,” two fairy tales that stray from the normal. Pictured (from left): are Myra Giurovici, Elliot Brtva, Erick Sosa, Erin Payton, and Mary-Carol Riehs (seated). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 and up, available at the door or at greenmantheatre.org. Pirate costumes encour aged! Full story inside this issue.

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Delegation of Ukrainian doctors visit Elmhurst Hospital

about blood storage, transfusions to assist war effort

A group of Ukrainian doctors vis ited Elmhurst Hospital on Friday, Oct. 21 to learn about blood storage, management and distribution. It was one stop during a nine-day visit to the Chicago area and northern Illi nois from Oct. 14-22, in which the delegation focused on how the U.S. healthcare system handles blood transfusion services.

Among the delegation were Na taliia Mizynets, Oleksandr Sar zhevskyi and Oleksandr Serhiienko who plan to return home and use the lessons learned to immediately ben efit Ukrainians in their war against Russia. The Ukrainians intend to im prove transfusion care based on best practices and set up new hospital blood banks and laboratory services to provide transfusion support.

During their visit, Dr. Lindsay Brackney, a pathologist and blood bank medical director at Elmhurst Hospital, described hospital transfu sion practices and blood bank testing workflows, and Blood Bank clinical laboratory scientists demonstrated use of the Grifols Erytra automated blood typing system.

The visit was sponsored by the Congressional Office for Interna tional Leadership, or COIL (for merly, the Open World Leadership Center), an agency that supports legislative diplomacy initiatives for members of Congress. The Council of International Programs in Chicago (CIP-Chicago) coordinated the week of visits and meetings at hospitals and blood centers in the Chicago area.

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Elmhurst University

On Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., the Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble, American Legion T.H.B. Post 187, and the Martha Ibbetson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), are pre senting a special Veterans Day Tribute for the Elmhurst community. The tribute will be held in Hammer schmidt Chapel on the Elmhurst Uni versity campus. The Elmhurst Univer sity Wind Ensemble will provide pa triotic music and video presentations throughout the program that will be interspersed with brief reflections my members of American Legion Post 187 and veterans from the Elmhurst University Veterans Association. Add ing to the color and pageantry of the event will be the American Legion Color Guard accompanied by the col or guards and members of Elmhurst Scout Troops 117B, and 117G.

This one-hour tribute includes sev eral patriotic music favorites, including John Philip Sousa’s Comrades of the Legion, a march Sousa dedicated to the American Legion. A medley of popu lar music from World War II through the Gulf War will be performed along with movie music concluding with John Williams’ Hymn to the Fallen ac companied by a moving video tribute.

In addition to the musical selections for the evening, a special salute to vet erans will take place. As the band per forms an armed forces tribute, those

who have served and family members of those who have served or who are currently serving, will be invited to stand and be recognized as the music for each branch of the armed forces is performed.

The DAR invites attendees to this concert to “Honor A Veteran” by pro viding a name and if you so choose, a photo, that will be displayed at the concert. To include a veteran’s name, please contact meg.griffin@elmhurst. edu for further details.

About Project Patriot

The DAR Project Patriot Commit tee is also asking patrons to contribute to Operation: Bean of Life. Operated by an Army Chaplain on a base in the Middle East, this Coffee House offers transient soldiers from all branches of active military duty a place of resil iency and comfort away from military life, free of charge.

Please consider donating any of these items: socks, hygiene supplies, snacks, and hot drink mixes.

Please join the Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble, Elmhurst American Legion, members of the NSDAR, and our Scout Troops in this special tribute to honor our veterans. Admission is free and open to the public. For further information, a map of the campus or more information about future perfor mances, please visit www.elmhurst. edu/music.

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During a visit to Elmhurst Hospital on Friday, Oct. 21 (from left) Nataliia Mizynets, Oleksandr Sar zhevskyi, Oleksandr Serhiienko and Snizhana Mykytyn, members of a Ukrainian delegation, learned about blood transfusion practices in the U.S. The doctors listen to Dr. Lindsay Brackney (far right), pa thologist and Blood Bank Medical Director. Also pictured is Dr. Marilyn Evrard, Elmhurst Hospital, and Dr. George Palamattam, Council of International Programs in Chicago.

(from top left) Oleksandr Serhiienko, Nataliia Mizynets and Snizhana Mykytyn are members of a Ukrainian delegation of medi cal professionals that toured Elmhurst Hospital to learn about blood transfusion practices in the U.S. Here, they observe as Vintu Patel (at machine), a clinical lab scientist, demonstrates the use of an auto mated blood typing system.

ZPC hearing continued yet again

More objections loom over York St. planned development

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The public hearing about the de velopment planned at 196-202 York St. continued at the meeting of the Zoning & Planning Commission on Tuesday, Oct. 18, which again ran until almost 10 p.m., resulting in another continuation until Tuesday, Nov. 15.

One of the first speakers was Kasindra Dayton, owner of Elmhurst Premier Childcare, which has its children’s outdoor play area in back of the building by the alley. It is also a spot where around 40 cars pick up and drop off as many as 50 children in the morning and evening, she said.

“I’ve been here for Zoning my self and it took me two years to get approval of my plans,” Dayton said. “All of my information [about her concerns with the development] is on Board Docs [at the City web site] so I don’t feel a need to repeat everything, but since these new developments were built [meaning One95 and the Fynn], my building has flooded twice and it has never flooded before. I’m getting a little frustrated and would like you to pump the brakes on the approval of this development.”

Dayton has asked to see the en gineering reports, the traffic reports and the shadow studies and said she has been ignored.

“I firmly opposed this develop ment and have been completely ig nored by the developer,” she said. “I’d like my own engineering study of this development [since they won’t provide one].”

Mazzochi speaks up for One95 residents

Deanne Mazzochi, who is the state representative for the immediate area, began by telling the Commis sion that she was not here in her ca pacity as an elected official, but rath er to speak on behalf of the residents of the One95 building.

Mazzochi said residents were con cerned about the lack of light in the plan and that notching the corners and adding a lot of windows would do much to alleviate that concern.

“There should be even bigger notches on the side of the alleyway,” Mazzochi said.

She also suggested a wedding-cake style design to the building to allow for more light. Residents were seek ing additional setbacks off the alley to be sure it couldn’t be blocked.

“There seems to be no effort to im prove lighting [by the developer],” she said. “They are taking advantage of our use, but not giving anything back the other way.

“The P.U.D. [planned urban de velopment] process is conditional; it is not building to right. To date, the developer has not complied in this version.”

Mazzochi cited City ordinance 22.26(h) which states “that the es

tablishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and or derly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.”

“The developer has refused to meet with neighbors to attempt to reach a workable plan or compromise to ad dress the longer-term development concerns,” Mazzochi noted in a slide presentation. “The developer has not explained why. It cannot submit a construction design that will accom modate visitors parking, delivery parking, construction staging (absent of infringing on other properties in the area or removing public space). The developer has not explained why its project cannot work by following the One95 development approach or having greater setbacks in the alley to handle its construction, visitor and delivery staging.”

She also cited the 22.26(h)(4) stan dards, which state: “that adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/ or necessary facilities have been or are being provided.”

“The likelihood that flooding may result to neighboring properties is an issue that must be addressed,” Maz zochi said. “The Commission should request data from the City regarding the volume of drainage that the al leyway is expected to handle if the area is even developed as a matter of right. There is evidence that build ings on York Road received flooding as a consequence of the Fynn.”

She went on to say the developer had not explained how it can develop the site while handling ComEd utility poles.

“One95 was obligated to pay to re locate the poles during construction given the safety risk, as well as cut back the building. One95 also in stalled permeable pavers and storm water storage.”

On the same subject, Mazzochi ac cused the developer of taking advan tage of the space that is provided by the One95 building.

“The developer is improperly ex ploiting One95’s private lot space in order to allegedly provide adequate turning space for its own residents and that is improper,” she said. “The developer must demonstrate that it will not interfere with One95 ingress and egress. One95 is set back 13 feet, 10 inches from the center alley lot line and did additional setbacks above ground floor (which accom modates snow, drainage, etc.) and at corners to accommodate utility lines, and additional setbacks at the garage door space itself. The developer is proposing, but not committing, to lesser setbacks (3 feet, 5 inches) but the building will be a massive wall.

“This will make adequate drain age, utility placement, etc. impossi ble without encroaching on One95. The developer has not provided suf

Senior Commission to host ‘Conversation with Mayor Levin’

The City of Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission and Mayor Scott Levin will present a “Coffee and Conversation on Senior Services,” hosted by Mayor Scott Levin.

This in-person community event will be held on Friday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. Mayor Scott Levin will focus on senior services provided by the City of Elmhurst. The Elmhurst Fire and Police Chiefs will

be present, along with representatives from the City, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library and Metropolitan Family Services.

This Community Conversation will take place at the Elmhurst Park District Centennial Recreation Center located at 155 E. St. Charles Rd. Reservations are required as space is limited. To make a reservation, please call 309-703-7748.

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GreenMan Theatre Troupe presents ‘Pirate Plays’

Family-friendly performance opens Nov. 4; pirate costumes welcome

Princes, princesses, pirates, and ninjas are coming to GreenMan The atre Troupe this November! Green Man’s upcoming performance of “Ninja Pirate Princess” and “Ghost Pirate Prince” each tell a story of what can happen when one chooses to go against the “fairytale script” and truly be one’s own adventurous, independent character. This duo of family- and kid-friendly stories will enjoy a two-week run from Nov. 4th to 13th in GreenMan Theatre’s

downstairs space at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst. Performance dates will be Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. through Nov. 13.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 and up (children 2 and young are free but may need to sit on a lap). To purchase tickets on line, visit www.greenmantheatre.org. Tickets will be available at the door. Group rates for 10 or more children

are available by contacting Green Man Theatre at 630-464-2646.

Appropriate for all ages, “Ninja Pirate Princess” and “Ghost Pirate Prince” audience members are en couraged to wear their favorite fairy tale or pirate dress-up costumes (op tional) and prepare to set sail with a cast of delightfully zany characters.

fun thing that comes to me in re hearsals and to help each performer get the most from their roles.”

Marilyn Connolly, one of Green Man Theatre’s original members, is assistant director, joined by David Soria, GreenMan co-founder and artistic director, along with Allison Soria and Steven Soria.

Local playwright Cathleen Ann, author of these two pirate adven tures, is a writer, author, director, and the co-founder of Vex Theatre Company which has productions in cities outside Chicago. She also wrote pieces for the two GreenMan plays, “After the End of the World” and “Shakespeare 400.”

Police investigate fatal trainpedestrian collision in Elmhurst Victim, 21, was a Warrenville resident and an Elmhurst University student

On Monday, Oct. 24 at approximately 1:14 p.m. the Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to Park Avenue between Myrtle Ave. and Cottage Hill Ave. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a train. Upon arrival, responders located a deceased female in her 20s that had been struck by an eastbound Metra passenger train on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks east of Myrtle Avenue crossing. Witnesses reported observing the woman stepping onto the tracks from an area east of the crossing as the train approached.

Making her directorial debut is Katie Soria, who has appeared in “Ravenscroft” and “Cash on Deliv ery” at GreenMan and worked be hind the scenes in many GreenMan shows.

“Although I have been an Assistant Director on several occasions, it is my first time ‘captaining the ship,’” Soria said. “I am able to suggest ev

Evidence at the scene indicated that the victim was a 21-year-old Warrenville woman and Elmhurst University student. There were no other people injured as a result of this accident.

The incident remains under investigation by the Elmhurst Police Department, the Metra Police Department and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Elmhurst Police Department at (630) 530-3050.

A previous fatal train accident occurred on Monday, Oct. 10, at approximately 3:10 p.m. near the south platform area of the Elmhurst Metra depot. The victim in that accident was identified as Rashad Oliver, a 31-year-old Lombard resident.

“ I am able to suggest every fun thing that comes to me in rehearsals and to help each performer get the most from their roles.”

– Katie Sproa

Bond denied for two men charged in Wheaton T-Mobile store armed robbery

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy have an nounced that bond has been denied for the second of two men accused of robbing at gunpoint a Wheaton T-Mobile store.

Imari Paxton, 24, of Chicago, ap peared at a bond hearing this morn ing where Judge Margaret O’Connell granted the State’s motion to deny bond.

On Oct. 19, Judge O’Connell grant ed the state’s motion to deny bond for Paxton’s alleged accomplice, Marcus Melton, 28, of Lafayette, Ind. Both men have been charged with seven

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ficient detailing to demonstrate that its method of ingress/egress will not interfere with One95.”

Mazzochi also expressed that the developer’s two ingress/egress doors for the project will be more danger ous in the alley as compared to a sin gle ingress/egress point.

“The Commission should not al low this project to proceed without a traffic study that accounts for all the types of ingress/egress that the building will experience,” she said, “particularly in the alley and on this side of York; and, [should ascertain] where utility placements will occur during construction and how water will be managed.”

Mazzochi then discussed details about a P.U.D. and noted how the developer has not met the conditions.

“They need to comply, not ex pect,” she said. “[Attorney Scott] Day said they could get something ‘of right,’ but no, the point is for the developer to be as flexible as the City is.”

While the developer seems to believe it is showing commitment to the Downtown Plan, which calls for more population density in downtown, Mazzochi noted that the Downtown Plan should not be used to outweigh zoning conditions.

“You can’t use the Downtown Plan as an excuse not to following zoning,” she said. “The Downtown Plan doesn’t trump zoning, zoning comes first.”

And finally, Mazzochi said she be lieved the developer was putting the burden onto the residents, which is improper. She displayed an overhead slide that read: “The burden of pro viding evidence and persuasion that any planned development is neces sary and desirable shall in every case rest with the applicant.”

“It is the developer’s burden, NOT the surrounding residents, to show compliance,” Mazzochi affirmed. “It is not the residents’ burden to show non-compliance.”

All of the information provided in this story and in Mazzochi’s presen tation can be found on Board.docs at the City of Elmhurst web site.

Attorney Scott Day spoke briefly to address the concerns Mazzochi and the others had brought forward, but due to the hour, ZPC Chair Susan Rose asked for a continuance and for a motion to adjourn.

The hearing is continued until Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

counts of armed robbery (Class X felony), three counts of aggravated kidnapping (Class X felony), three counts of unlawful restraint (Class 3 felony) and three counts of intim idation (Class 3 felony). Paxton has also been charged with three counts of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon (Class 3 felony) while Melton has been charged with four counts of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon (Class 3 felony).

On May 30, 2020, at approximate ly 10 a.m., three employees at the Wheaton T-Mobile store located on Butterfield Road had just opened the store when one of the suspects al legedly entered the store, approached two of the employees behind the counter and then pulled out a hand gun, put it to the back of one of the

employees and demanded merchan dise.

It is alleged that two other suspects then entered the store and the three suspects led the employees to the back of the store. It is further alleged that the suspects ordered the employ ees at gunpoint to open three safes containing merchandise and cash. It is alleged that the suspects stole mer chandise including approximately 20 cellular telephones, fifteen Apple watches, one tablet and approximate ly $500 in cash. It is further alleged that prior to fleeing, the suspects re strained all three employees of the store with zip ties.

“It is alleged that these two men and two accomplices, violently robbed at gunpoint a T-Mobile store in broad daylight while three female employees were just trying to make an honest living,” Berlin said. “In DuPage County we will not allow violent crimes, as is alleged in this case, to take over our communities and anyone suspected of such ac tions will be aggressively prosecut ed. Thankfully, none of the women were physically injured. I thank the Wheaton Police Department for their outstanding work on this case.”

“I’m very proud of the investiga tion conducted by our officers and detectives,” Murphy said. “They un derstood how traumatizing this was for the employees and they worked tirelessly to bring the offenders to justice.”

An investigation into the matter continues. Anyone with pertinent information is asked to call Lt. Bri an Gabryel with the Wheaton Police Department at 630-260-2063.

The next scheduled court appear ance for Imari is scheduled for, Dec. 20 while the next scheduled appear ance for Melton is scheduled for Oct. 28. The cases for both defendants will be heard in front of Judge O’Connell.

If convicted, Paxton faces a penalty of between 21 and 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections while Melton faces a penalty of be tween 21 and 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Nashville Songwriter Benefit returns Nov. 12

“Stories Behind the Songs,” the Third Annual Military Benefit featur ing a trio of hit songwriters including Frank Myers (a Grammy award win ner), Brice Long and Jason Sever, who will perform to the Normandy Room at Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 at 310 West Butterfield Road on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Attendees are also invited to a cash bar meet-and-greet after party with the songwriters at Riley’s Gathering Place, at 590 North York Street.

Tickets are $125 and include an

open bar and food from Roberto’s Ris torante & Pizzeria, Mission BBQ and Gambino’s Deli. Tickets can be or dered tickets online at elmhurst-ameri can-legion.ticketleap.com.

Additionally, there are some excit ing live auction items this year includ ing an artist-autographed guitar and your own private in-person show from Frank Myers at the future date and venue of your choice.

As always, proceeds directly benefit the Elmhurst American Legion and our local veterans.

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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 vic tims. 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.

Battery

Oct. 23

Nayirah Harris, 30, of Country Club Hills, was charged with battery in the 100 block of S. Prospect at 6:28 a.m. According to police, offi cers responded to Elmhurst University for the report of a fight in progress, and a complainant reported Harris punched the victim.

Oct. 21

A complainant in the 400 block of W. But terfield reported she had been battered by staff members. The reporting officer met with the complainant who provided conflicting state ments and did not show signs of injury.

Domestic battery

Oct. 22

A 54-year-old Lombard woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 700 block of Junior Terrace at 8:35 p.m. According to witnesses, following a verbal argument, the suspect struck the victim.

Oct. 20

A 73-year-old Franklin Park man was charged with domestic battery at Elmhurst-Ed ward Hospital at 3:26 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect grabbed the victim.

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tronic communication device while driving and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Route 83 at 8:12 p.m.

Anthony Olivares Rivas, 20, of Cicero, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis by driver, unlawful possession of drug para phernalia, disobeying a traffic control signal, transportation of open alcohol by a driver, possession of tobacco by minor, and unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Highview at 10:37 p.m.

Harassment, threats

Oct. 21

A victim in the 1100 block of Eldridge told police at 65:03 p.m. she received a message from an unknown suspect showing interest in purchasing a sofa she had posted for sale online. The suspect attempted to convince the victim that he had sent her money and request ed she send the money back. The victim related she would contact her bank to try and resolve the issue. The suspect then made threatening statements, so victim called police.

A victim in the 200 block of E. Vallette re ported at 9:36 p.m. that the suspect has been sending several harassing emails. The victim is currently representing a client who is di vorcing the suspect. This case is pending fur ther investigation.

Identity theft, fraud

Suspicious circumstances

Oct. 24

Complainants in the 400 block of Emery reported at 3:40 p.m. that two unknown sub jects wearing white Halloween masks came up to their door and were “trick-or-treating.” The subjects were denied candy and left the area in a beige Buick last seen traveling westbound on Emery. Officers checked the area but were met with no results.

Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery

Oct. 24

Forgery was reported in the 100 block of S. York at 1:15 p.m. A victim related unknown suspect(s) obtained one of her personal checks and cashed it. The victim was not sure if she had misplaced a check or if it was intercepted in the mail.

Oct. 22

Kyle Hill, 29, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, obstructing identification, driving while license suspend ed, having one taillight and no insurance sub sequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Walnut at 10:06 p.m. Police said Hill also was found to have a valid warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of W. Lake at 9:25 a.m. A victim related that an unknown suspect(s) entered her locked vehicle and removed three credit cards from her wallet. The victim discovered a fraudulent purchase. The victim notified her bank and canceled all of the credit cards.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 6:41 a.m. A complainant related that two suspects—a white male and white female both in their mid-30s—entered the store, filled a green multi-colored shopping bag with an unknown amount of liquor, and exited the store without paying for the mer chandise. The suspects fled the scene in a grey

Chevrolet sedan southbound on York Street from Butterfield Road.

Theft was reported in the 100 block of Addi son at 12:50 p.m. A reporting officer observed a fire extinguisher missing from its case on the top level in the northeast corner of the Addison parking lot. Public works has been notified.

Oct. 20

Theft was reported at 2:54 p.m. A victim reported his firearm was taken from the glove compartment while his vehicle was being ser viced in the 200 block of W. Grand. This case is pending investigation.

Oct. 5-Oct. 20

Theft was reported in the 600 block of S. Swain. Police said the owner of a lawn care company states they are notified via email pri or to a business or residential U.S. postal deliv ery. As of Oct. 5, they have received their stan dard mail with exception to all of the incoming checks. There are 20 undelivered checks.

Aug. 31-Oct. 4

A complainant at a business in the 700 block of N. Larch reported a former employee had submitted email claims for cash payouts and requested additional funds that were un accounted for. This case is pending investi gation.

May 25-May 27

A victim in the 500 block of S. Spring re ported his Zelle account had been hacked and money was sent to an unknown email address sometime between the above dates. The victim notified his bank and disputed the unautho rized transfers.

Warrant arrest

Oct. 26

Police said Jayme Wyatt, 25, of Mendota, was found to have a warrant out of the DuP age County Sheriff’s Office subsequent to a suspect vehicle wanted for a hit and run. Wy att was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, driving while license suspended and improper lane usage near Lake and Grand at 2:55 a.m.

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Oct. 24

Miguel Lopez, 30, of Melrose Park, was charged with aggravated DUI and driving while license suspended in the 100 block of E. Fullerton at 4:05 p.m.

Oct. 23

Calvin Hughes, 63, of Hanover Park, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol and improper lane usage subse quent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and I-290 at 12:08 a.m.

Erick Zetina, 20, of Elmhurst, was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 900 block of N. Virginia at 1:31 a.m.

Oct. 22

Ronnie Henderson, 46, of Chicago, was charged with DUI-drugs, obstructing justice, resisting a police officer and no insurance, while Donnie Henderson, 46, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis by a passenger subsequent to a traffic stop near Walnut and Lake at 2:42 p.m.

Maija Lewis, 23, of Lansing, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Riverside at 3:28 a.m.

Oct. 21

Britney Lee Ann Culp, 28, of Lombard, was charged with DUI, unlawful use of an elec

According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported 10 incidents of identity theft or fraud in which a victim’s identity was fraudulently used ei ther to make charges on a credit card, open a business, bank or credit account, receive un employment benefits—or a victim was con vinced by a subject to deposit money into an account, send a check, or to buy gift cards.

Possession of cannabis in a vehicle

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Jadakess Neal, 23, of Oswego, and Mieisha Dismukes, 23, of Hillside, near Illi nois and North at 1:34 a.m. Oct. 22.

Possession of a controlled substance

Oct. 22

Griffin S. Greeley, 33, of Roselle, was charged with unlawful possession of a con trolled substance, while Shelby N. Housman, 28, of Roselle, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 300 block of N Route 83 at 2:15 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 4 from 2-4 p.m.

Friday Features: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/Friday. No registration required.

Sunday, Nov. 6 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Lyric Opera Lecture: Le Comte Ory

Hear the story, learn about the composer, and listen to music. Live in-person. Registra tion required. elmlib.org/events.

Monday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Scrabble Club

Join us for fun mental enrichment including games, puzzles, and other activities that boost memory, reasoning, and other cognitive abili ties. Live in-person. Registration required. el mlib.org/events.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 12-2 p.m.

In Stitches Needleworkers

Knitters, crocheters, and needleworkers of all skill levels: Bring a project on which to work, share knowledge with others, and have fun! Live in-person. No registration required.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Video Editing 101

Using Premiere Elements software, we’ll show you the basics of editing video content. Live in-person. Registration required. elmlib.

org/events.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 7-8 p.m.

30 Things to Do in Chicago Under $30

From big museums to little-known attrac tions, learn to take advantage of everything our beautiful city has to offer—without breaking the bank. Hybrid event. Registration required. elmlib.org/events.

Wednesday Nov. 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

American Mah Jongg: Open Play

Gather for this game of skill, strategy, cal culation, and a certain amount of chance. No registration required.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

NaNoWriMo Write-in

National Novel Writing Month is an annual challenge for writers across the globe to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Join us for a weekly write-in during November to write in the company of others and participate in challenges to help boost your word count. In-person and virtually on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. elmlib.org/ events.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Excel Advanced Topics

Learn advanced features of Excel includ ing PMT, vLookup, and more. Live in-person. Registration required. elmlib.org/events.

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Key races, ballot measures for the Nov. 8 general election

Editor’s note: The following is a list of candidates for U.S. House and Senate seats, state-wide and DuPage County-wide races, and ballot measures for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 general elections. This is not a comprehensive list of candidates, races and ballot measures. Vote for one candidate unless otherwise specified.

U.S. Senate

Tammy Duckworth (Democrat) Kathy Salvi (Republican) Bill Redpath (Libertarian)

U.S. House, District 3

Delia Ramirez (Democrat) Justin Burau (Republican)

U.S. House, District 6

Sean Casten (Democrat) Keith Pekau (Republican)

U.S. House, District 8

Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat) Chris Dargis (Republican)

Governor

JB Pritzker (Democrat)

Darren Bailey (Republican) Scott Mitchell Schluter (Libertarian)

Lieutenant Governor

Juliana Stratton (Democrat) Stephanie Trussell (Republican) John Phillips (Libertarian)

Attorney General

Kwame Raoul (Democrat) Thomas DeVore (Republican) Dan Robin (Libertarian)

Comptroller

Susana Mendoza (Democrat) Shannon Teresi (Republican) Deirdre McCloskey (Libertarian)

Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias (Democrat) Dan Brady (Republican) Jon Stewart (Libertarian)

Treasurer

Mike Frerichs (Democrat)

Tom Demmer (Republican) Preston Nelson (Libertarian)

Illinois State Senate District 21

Laura Ellman (Democrat) Kathleen Murray (Republican)

Illinois State Senate District 23

Suzanne “Suzy” Glowiak Hilton (Democrat)

Dennis M. Reboletti (Republican)

Illinois State House, 21st District

Terra Costa Howard (Democrat) Stefanie Hood (Republican) \

Illinois State House 45th District

Jenn Ladisch Douglass (Democrat)

Deanne Marie Mazzochi (Republican)

Illinois State House 46th District

Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat) Robert Stevens (Republican_

Illinois State House 48th District

Azam Nizamuddin (Democrat) Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican)

DuPage County Board chair

Deb Conroy (Democrat) Greg Hart (Republican)

DuPage County Clerk

Jean Kaczmarek (Democrat)

Evelyn Sanguinetti (Republican)

DuPage County Sheriff Democrat (no candidate) James Mendrick (Republican)

DuPage County Treasurer

Dan Potoczny (Democrat) Gwen Henry (Republican)

DuPage County Board

District 1

(Vote for not more than 3)

Michael L. Childress (Democrat)

Sam Tornatore (Republican)

Cindy Cronin Cahill (Republican) Donald E. Puchalski (Republican)

District 2 (Vote for not more than 3)

Yeena Yoo (Democrat)

Elizabeth (Liz) Chaplin (Democrat)

Paula Deacon Garcia (Democrat)

Sean T. Noonan (Republican) Daniel J. Kordik (Republican) Nicole Marie Giannini (Republican)

District 4 (Vote for not more than 3)

Mary Fitzgerald Ozog (Democrat) Lynn LaPlante (Democrat)

Shawn M. Ryan (Democrat) Grant Eckoff (Republican)

Annette Corrigan (Republican) Reid Foltyniewicz (Republican)

DuPage County Forest Preserve District

President

Daniel Hebreard (Democrat)

Robert J. Schillerstrom (Republican)

DuPage County Forest Preserve commissioners

District 1

Michael L. Murray (Democrat)

Marsha Murphy (Republican

District 2

Tina Tyson-Dunne (Democrat) Don Krause (Republican)

District 4

Jeff Gahris (Democrat) Tim Elliott (Republican)

3rd Supreme Court (Kilbride)

Mary K. O’Brien (Democrat)

Michael J. Burke (Republican)

3rd Appellate Court (Wright)

Sonni Choi Williams (Democrat)

Liam Christopher Brennan (Republican)

18th Judicial Circuit Court (Kleeman)

Mia McPherson (Democrat) Republican (no candidate)

18th Judicial Circuit Court (Mallen)

Jill Otte (Democrat)

Michael “Mike” W. Reidy (Republican)

Ballot measures

Amendment 1: Right to collective bargaining amendment to Illinois Constitution (Vote yes or no)

The proposed amendment would add a new section to the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution that would guarantee workers the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively and to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions, and to promote their economic welfare and safety at work. The new amendment would also prohibit from being passed any new law that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and workplace safety.

At the general election to be held on Nov. 8, 2022, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

DuPage County (Vote yes or no)

Should the County of DuPage research and invest in public electric vehicle fast charging stations to provide a revenue stream, promote a healthy environment, and drive local economic development?

(Vote yes or no)

Should the County of DuPage continue to assist qualifying small businesses by providing grants, to support local economic development and job growth?

(Vote yes or no)

Should the County of DuPage continue its support of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention through the funding of local non-profits?

Addison Township (Vote yes or no)

Shall Addison Township levy an annual tax not to exceed 0.15% for the purpose of providing community mental health facilities and services including services for the person with a developmental disability or a substance use disorder, which levy will have a single additional tax of a maximum of .15% of the equalized assessed valued of the taxable property therein extended for such purposes?

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Slices of life

Exploring love

“We’ve been infected with this idea that love is an emotion only felt between two people. But love is a universal energy.” – A.R. Lucas

Today, let’s explore the topic of love.

I think when we look back at life—at the end of it all— what we’ll remember most is love. And, as was referenced above, not just the romantic love we’ve experienced, but ALL of it, every bit of it. Love is all around us, every second of every day, if we are open and aware. Receiving as well as giving. I know that may sound corny, but it’s truth (with a capital T).

Love fuels the soul. It makes the heart beat a little faster. It makes us catch our breath and causes our lips to curl upward. It improves our mood and makes life worth living. Love comes in many forms. It can be spectacular and it can be everyday – and everything inbetween.

Noticing the beauty of dewy water droplets on blades of grass in the morning is love.

A mama duck leading a trail of her ducklings across the path is love.

Feeling the positive energy in a smile from a stranger is love.

A sunrise. A sunset. A full moon. A starry night. All love when seen and felt from the heart.

The same can be said for helping a turtle cross the road. Feeding birds in the winter. Rescuing a spider from your kitchen and bringing it outside.

Love isn’t complicated. It’s superbly simple when pure and done right. When done from within - from the heart.

Many of us live under the misconception that love comes from without—from other people, from the world at large. I don’t believe this to be true. Real love comes from within. It starts there, grows there and blooms there.

Once you embrace the love from within - truly embrace and accept it. Once you open yourself fully to it and understand its importance to your well-being and joy, then you can appreciate and enjoy the love all around you. You will be more open to accepting love because you are fully encompassed on spreading your own.

As you sow your seeds and spread and grow this love outward, it returns to you exponentially, because you can’t give love without receiving it in return. That’s just

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

how the universe operates. You benefit just as much from the love you give as from the love you receive—maybe even more so.

That’s the magic in it.

I think of the concept of love like an ice cream sundae. It starts with a scoop of ice cream at its core. It wouldn’t be a sundae without the ice cream. This is the love that comes from within.

Love from the world at large— people, animals, hobbies, passions, nature –is the whipped cream, hot fudge, sprinkles and other toppings. They enhance the sundae but without the ice cream, you are left with a bowl of condiments. They can’t stand alone. Without the base of ice cream, they fall flat.

The same goes for your ability to love others if you don’t first love yourself.

We talk of unconditional love. When my husband first left this earth, I reflected on our great love story and made it my goal to love even better and more fully in the future. I wanted to love other people unconditionally.

But I’ve changed my mind—or at least my choice of words. I’ve come to the conclusion that the term unconditional love is sort of an unnecessary phrase and perhaps even repetitive.

All love should be unconditional. Putting conditions on love negates it. It makes it less than love. Love, felt truly, madly, deeply from the heart is infinite and without conditions. It is love—plain and simple. Miraculous. Wonder-filled and wonderful. Infinite, expanding, without beginning or end. Love traverses time and thought. It is bigger than any of us as individuals, yet it lives individually within each of us. It encompasses us all. It is both within and without. It just is. Now and forever Beyond the end of “time” as we perceive it.

And that thought, I think, is unconditionally beautiful and even (if you’ll forgive me) lovely.

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

Choosing a

By Mona Clor

plan:

key benefits to consider

The Medicare Annual Election Period is officially under way, and more than 155,000 individuals in DuPage County are ages 65 or older and may be eligible to select a healthcare plan for 2023.

Now to Dec. 7, people eligible for Medicare can review plans to find the best one for their health needs, as well as their wallets.

Although it may seem intimidating, it is important that eligible individuals start by identifying their top priorities— like convenience or quality of care—and then finding an accommodating plan.

While some people will opt for traditional Medicare, an alternative is Medicare Advantage, which typically offers additional benefits, such as prescription coverage, fitness plans and routine checkups or cleanings.

Additionally, home-based healthcare continues to be a service offered by many plans, which is something to consider as you choose your plan for 2023.

Specifically, I encourage you to consider the following benefits when reviewing your options:

• In-home primary care. Did you know that you may be able to see your primary care provider in your home? House calls are back in popularity and companies, will send a provider and care team to your home—and offer telemedicine services—for both routine and sick visits. The best part is that in-home visits typically last around 45 minutes, compared to a 15-minute office visit, allowing more time to review concerns with your doctor and allow them to treat all your health needs.

• Telemedicine services. A recent survey by AARP indicates that nearly one-out-of-three adults 50 and over are highly interested in using telemedicine for themselves or a loved one. Telemedicine not only offers the convenience of visiting with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home but also provides safety from picking up

germs and contamination from inoffice appointments. Check to see if your Medicare Advantage plan covers telemedicine, including online counseling, prescription management and urgent care issues.

• Pharmacy mail order. For convenience, consider a plan that offers home delivery for your prescriptions. Often, mail-order programs allow beneficiaries to set up automatic refills for prescriptions to be delivered to their doorstep, ensuring you never run out of your medications. Many mail-order pharmacies offer 24/7 service which is helpful if you have questions about your medication outside of business hours.

For additional information on choosing the right Medicare plan for you or a loved one, visit the Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov.

Mona Clor, M.D., is a family medicine physician with Heal Primary Care.

Community calendar

Pick of the Week

The event not to be missed!

Senior Commission presents ‘Conversation with Mayor Levin’

On Friday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m., the Senior Citizen Commission is hosting “Coffee and Conversation’ with Mayor Scott Levin at the Park District Centennial Recreation Center at 155 E. St. Charles Rd. Representatives from other City departments. will be there such as fire, police, parks, library, etc. Reservations required as space is limited.

Call 309-703-7748 to register.

Friday, Nov. 4

From 5-8 p.m., Access Sports will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus, 537 S. York. Advance tickets are $10/adults 13 and older, $5 children 3-12. At the door, $12/ adults, $6 children. For tickets, visit AccessSports.org.

Friday-Sunday from Saturday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 13

GreenMan Theatre will present “Ninja Pirate Princess” and “Ghost Pirate Prince” at Performances take place at GMTT’s space downstairs at 232 S. York St. inside the First Meth odist Church. Shows are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. through Nov. 13. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 and up (ages 2 and under are free but may need to sit on a lap). For more information, please e-mail tickets@greenmanthe atre.orgor call 630-464-2646,

Saturday, Nov. 5

• Beginning at 6 p.m., the Elm hurst Art Museum (EAM) will hold its 25th Anniversary Soiree at Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Cen ter. Tickets are $375 each, $3,500 for a Patron Table and $5,000 for a Collector Table. Proceeds of the fundraiser will support the Mu seum’s operations, with a special Fund-a-Need for the 25th Anniver sary Fund. For tickets and informa tion, visit events@elmhurstartmuse um.org.

• From 6-9 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum is hosting a free Day of the Dead celebration in the Education Center. Members of Im migrant Solidarity DuPage will fa cilitate a special celebration of the ancient and profound Día de Los Muertos tradition and its roots in Mexican culture. Includes a pro cession around the museum campus with mariachi musicians and danc ers. Info: elmhursthistory.org/320/ Programs.

Sunday, Nov. 6

From 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Scout Troop 82 will host a pancake break fast at the American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Tickets available at the door are $10/adults, $6 kids, children young er than 3 are free, and include pan cakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Funds support troop activities like campouts and high adventure experiences.

Monday, Nov. 7

At 7 p.m. the Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble will perform a spe cial Veterans Day Tribute of patriot music in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Amer ican Legion Post THB 187 and the Martha Ibbetson Chapter of DAR.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

If you haven’t done so early or by mail, don’t forget to VOTE today.

Friday, Nov. 11

• Beginning at 10:30 a.m., there will be a Veterans Day military cer emony at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park, located just south of Wilder Mansion. Please join the American Legion for this annual remembrance of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

• At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Public Library present Immigration Stories Showcase with Nestor Gomez, discussing immigration issues such as national identity, culture, family and borders. Held in person at the library

or virtually on Zoom. Register: elm hurstpubliclibrary.org.

Friday, Nov. 11 Saturday, Nov. 12 Sunday, Nov. 13

The Elmhurst Children’s Theatre will be performing musical Seussical the Musical in the Blackhawk Middle School auditorium, 250 S. Church Rd. in Bensenville. Curtain times are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door or in advance at bit.ly/ectboxoffice.

Saturday, Nov. 12

From 6-10 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield Rd., “Stories Be hind the Songs,” the 3rd annual Mil itary Benefit will be held featuring hit songwriters Frank Myers, Brice Long and Jason Sever. Guests are also invited to Riley’s Gathering Place, 590 No. York for a cash bar meet-and-greet with the songwriters. Tickets are $125 each and includes open bar and food provided by Ro berto’s Ristorante, Mission BBQ and Gambino’s Deli. Tickets can be pur chased at elmhurst-american-legion. ticketleap.com.

Sunday, Nov. 13

• From 12:15-2:30 p.m., the Sin gle Mothers Support group will meet at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Com plimentary lunch for moms and kids; childcare provided for ages 3-12 during the program: Dr. John Artis, chiropractor, will present “Over

looked - Refining Health.” Free.

• At 4 p.m., pianist Adam Neiman will perform music by Brahms with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Stephen All top, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Dedicated in memory of Dale Clevenger, CSO principal hor nist and ESO music director and con ductor. Dr. Ted Hatmaker will pres ent a pre-concert lecture at 2:45 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admis sion, $32 for seniors and $12 for stu dents and are available for purchase now online at elmhurstsymphony. org/event/neiman-plays-brahms or by calling (630) 941-0202.

Thursday, Nov. 17

At 1 p.m., there will be a discus sion of the “One Book One Elm hurst” book, American Like Me: Re flections on Life Between Cultures at the Elmhurst Public Library. Register at elmlib.org/events. There will be a similar program at the Elmhurst His tory Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20

At 3 p.m., Music at Bethel presents A Cole Porter Celebration with four vocalists at 315 E. St. Charles Road.

Tickets are $20 for adults, students free, available at Eventbrite or at the door. Ample parking and church is fully accessible. Info: 630-279-4040 or musicatbethel.com.

Monday, Nov. 28

At 7 p.m. at the Frick Center on the See CALENDAR, Page 17

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Music@Bethel presents ‘A Cole Porter Celebration’

Bethel United Church of Christ will present A Cole Porter Celebra tion on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. as part of the Music@Bethel concert series.

Four outstanding vocalists will perform songs showcasing the mu sic of the iconic American composer and songwriter Cole Porter, with se lections including “Night and Day,” “You’re the Top,” “Wunderbar,” and “It’s De-Lovely.”

Artists include soprano Felicia Burkovskiy, mezzo-soprano Lara Filip, tenor Alex Newkirk and bari tone Nathan Rago.

Felicia Burkovskiy and Lara Fil ip are both regular contributors to the concert series, but this will be a first-time appearance for tenor Alex Newkirk. Music@Bethel also wel comes rising star Nate Rago to the concert stage.

Accompanying the artists will be Bethel’s own Jeffrey Panko, award-winning pianist, who is the

church’s minister of music and has been the artistic director of the Mu sic@Bethel Concert Series for the entirety of its 23 seasons.

“I’m thrilled to showcase the bril

liant work of Cole Porter for our Mu sic@Bethel audience,” said Panko. “Porter’s poignant, often witty lyrics coupled with his beautiful, timeless melodies from musicals such as

Elin Joy Seiler, a native of Elm hurst, is set to play the role of Gro ver Dill in the new Marriott Theatre production of A Christmas Story, The Musical, opened Wednesday and runs through Jan. 1 at the Marriott Lincolnshire.

The daughter of Bryan Seiler and Erika Sjogren-Seiler, Elin is in 6th grade and attended Field School in Elmhurst before her family moved to Wheaton in June, 2022.

Elin also appeared on Good Morn ing America over the past summer af ter winning a national poetry award.

Featuring music from the team behind Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman, ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’ brings the beloved 1983 movie to musical life on stage. For tickets and a schedule of performances, visit marriotttheatre.com/show/a-christ mas-story.

in Elmhurst. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or at the door. All tickets are $20 and students are free. For more information call Bethel Church at 630-279-4040 or visit musicat bethel.com.

The church is accessible and park ing is free. Enter through Sandburg Middle School from St. Charles Road, or from Huntington off Poplar Street.

Theis sworn in as Illinois Supreme Court chief justice amid possible election shake-up

By Jerry Nowicki

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Justice Mary Jane Theis was sworn in Oct. 26 as chief justice of the Illi nois Supreme Court, the fourth wom an in the state’s history to hold the position.

She’ll serve a three-year term replacing Justice Anne M. Burke, whose term as chief justice concluded Tuesday ahead of her planned retire ment effective Nov. 30.

Theis is a Democrat from the court’s 1st District which encom passes Cook County and elects three of the court’s seven justices. She was chosen for the post through the court’s standard process of naming chief justice, which gives the position to the most tenured justice who has not yet held it.

“I look forward to working with the bench, bar and community at large to further the Court’s mission of providing access to equal justice, en suring judicial integrity and uphold ing the rule of law,” Theis said in a news release. “Our goal continues to be increasing public trust and confi dence in the courts.”

Theis, born in 1949 in Chicago, graduated from Loyola University in 1971 and earned her law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1974. She was ap pointed to the court in 2010 and she won election to her seat in 2012.

She’ll be on Cook County ballots this election cycle facing a retention vote, which requires 60 percent ap proval from the electorate for her to receive another 10-year term.

Her duties as chief justice will in clude serving as the court’s chief ad ministrative officer, which oversees

more than 900 judges in the statewide judicial system. The chief justice also selects Supreme Court agenda items, supervises all Supreme Court committee appointments, chairs the executive committee of the Illinois Judicial Conference and presents the court’s budget request to lawmakers.

Theis takes over the court that, be ginning in December, could consist of a majority of justices who have less than one year of experience on the high court. Republican Justice Lisa Holder White was sworn in on July 7, replacing retired Justice Rita Garman in the 4th District. In Decem ber, Democrat Joy Cunningham will replace Burke in District 1.

Depending on the Nov. 8 election results, Theis also may preside over the court’s first female majority in its history.

Two Supreme Court seats in the Chicago suburbs and surrounding counties are up for vote this year, and the partisan makeup of the court could flip from a 4-3 Democratic ma jority to a 4-3 Republican one. If both Democrats win, the party would hold a 5-2 advantage.

Incumbent Justice Michael Burke, a 2nd District Republican who is not related to Anne Burke, is running for election in the 3rd District. He has served on the court since being appointed to replace retired Justice Robert Thomas in 2020, but he’s run ning in the 3rd District after lawmak ers redrew the state’s judicial maps in 2021.

He’s running against Democrat Mary Kay O’Brien, an appellate court justice since 2004 who was pre viously a member of the state House of Representatives from 1997 until

2003.

Michael Burke was rated “strongly recommended” by the Illinois State Bar Association, while O’Brien was rated “recommended.”

The 3rd District is where former Justice Thomas Kilbride, a Democrat, lost a retention vote in 2020, although the boundaries changed with the re map. He garnered 56.5 percent of the vote while needing 60 to gain another 10-year term, creating the vacancy to be filled this election.

The 2nd District is up for grabs Nov. 8 as well. Experienced Judge Elizabeth Rochford is running as a Democrat against judicial newcomer Mark Curran, a former Lake County sheriff and unsuccessful Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020.

While Rochford is rated “strongly recommended” by the Illinois State Bar Association, Curran has been rat ed “not recommended.”

In each of the races, abortion has become a major issue on the airwaves, with backers of the Democrats attack ing Republicans as having “extreme” stances on the topic. While Curran has spoken extensively against abor tion in previous campaigns, Burke in an interview with Capitol News Illi nois denied ever making any public statements or giving any indication of how he might rule on the issue of abortion.

Political committees backing the Republicans, meanwhile, have fo cused on corruption within the Dem ocratic party and the candidates’ potential ties to indicted Democratic power players.

For O’Brien, that’s focused on her time in the General Assembly and campaign contributions she accepted

from the Democratic Party of Illinois and other campaign funds that were once controlled by indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

O’Brien has denied any Madigan links and said she was elected with out his help.

O’Brien and Burke each touted their judicial records as proof of their impartiality on the bench.

Rochford has been attacked for Madigan ties as well, although she denies even knowing him and there’s no evidence to say that she does. She was, however, a donor to indicted Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, giv ing $15,000 to the one-time Chicago powerbroker over the years.

That included a $1,500 check cashed after Burke’s offices were raided by federal authorities, al though the Rochford campaign said it was written for the alderman’s annu al Christmas fundraiser before news of the indictment or investigation of Burke had broken.

Ed Burke is married to former Chief Justice Anne Burke but is not related to Justice Michael Burke.

Rochford touted her decade of ju dicial experience and impartiality as her main qualification for the court, while Curran said a Republican ma jority is the only way to adequately check Democratic power in Illinois.

Each Democratic candidate’s cam paign fund has received $500,000 from Gov. JB Pritzker as well.

The other justices on the high court are David K. Overstreet, a Republican from Southern Illinois’ 5th District who was seated in 2020, and Justice P. Scott Neville, a 1st District Demo crat who was appointed to the court in 2018 and elected to it in 2020.

Alex Newkirk

Felica Burkovskiy

Nathan Rago

Lara Filip

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

‘Kiss Me Kate,’ ‘Anything Goes,’ and ‘Gay Divorcée’ promise to en chant our concertgoers.”

Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 East St. Charles Road

SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Elin Seiler

Elmhurst native to perform in ‘A Christmas Story, the Musical’

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Schools, students still recovering from pandemic learning loss, state report card shows

Post-pandemic data shows scores falling, but student growth accelerating

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Student test scores continued to fall last year but new data shows Il linois’ students are on the path to re covering from the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic.

Numbers from standardized tests administered last spring show steep declines in the percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards in English language arts and math compared to 2019, the last year tests were administered before the pan demic.

Those numbers were reported in the latest state report card, which the Illinois State Board of Education re leased last week.

In addition to test results, the re port card includes information on a wide range of education metrics such as graduation rates, class sizes and teacher qualifications. It offers state wide data as well as data on each dis trict and school building.

But while proficiency rates were down across the board, State Su perintendent Carmen Ayala said the amount of growth students are show ing from one year to the next is im proving, suggesting that strategies being used help students catch up in their academics are working.

ISBE devised a new metric this

year to track growth rates. It involves measuring a student’s year-over-year change in scores in a particular sub ject and comparing that growth to a student in a prior year—in this case, 2019—who started off with the same score. This year’s report card sug gests students in 2022 showed great er growth than their academic peers in 2019.

“Now, proficiency rates are still not back to pre-pandemic levels, but this accelerated rate of growth tells us we are on the right track,” Ayala said during a media briefing on the report card.

Overall, only 27.4 percent of third graders in Illinois met or exceed ed state standards in reading, down from 36.4 percent in 2019.

That’s considered an important metric because third grade reading skills are a strong indicator of fu ture success in school. A 2010 study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that students who are not pro ficient in reading by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school than those who are pro ficient.

Typical questions on a third grade reading test would ask students to define a word such as “impatient” or “overwhelmed” as it’s used in a short story or article.

Likewise, eighth grade math profi ciency is considered crucial to future success in what are called the STEM fields—science, technology, engi neering and math.

Typical questions on an eighth grade math test would ask students to calculate how many gallons of paint are needed to cover a patio of certain dimensions or use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the length of a trip between three cities.

Last year, only 23.1 percent of Illi nois eighth graders scored proficient in math, down from 32.6 percent in 2019.

One positive sign in math perfor mance was an increase in the percent age of eighth graders who completed Algebra I—29.9 percent, compared to 28.8 percent the prior year—al though it was still lower than the 30.6 percent reported in 2019.

“This metric is critically important because taking Algebra I by eighth grade is the gateway to STEM in col lege,” Ayala said. “If a student does not take Algebra I by eighth grade, then following the normal math course sequence ... that student will not make it to calculus by the end of high school. And calculus is fre quently a prerequisite for STEM ma jors in college.”

Although the overall percentage

of students scoring at or above grade level may seem low, Ayala said that Illinois has some of the most rigor ous standards for proficiency in the nation. The report card also noted that the four-year graduation rate in 2022 was 87.3 percent, the highest rate in 12 years, and that 64 percent of Illinois’ 2020 graduates enrolled in a post-secondary program within 12 months of graduating.

The college enrollment rate was down significantly from the 75 per cent recorded for the class of 2016. State officials said that has been a na tionwide trend that was exacerbated by the pandemic.

The standardized tests are required by state and federal law. Like most states, however, Illinois received a federal waiver from the requirement in 2020, when school buildings were closed due to the pandemic, and the participation rate in 2021 was far below normal. State officials cau tioned against using either of those two years as a point of comparison on most metrics.

Achievement gaps

The report card showed academic declines across all racial and ethnic groups in both English language arts and math, but there were still large gaps between those groups.

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For example, across all grades, preliminary data showed 39.4 percent of white students scored proficient in English language arts compared to 12.1 percent of Black students and 18.4 percent of Hispanic students. Asian students had the highest pro ficiency rate by far, at 58.6 percent.

In math, 35.6 percent of white stu dents scored proficient compared to 6.8 percent of Black students, 13.5 percent of Hispanic students and 60.2 percent of Asian students.

One area where achievement gaps appeared to be closing, however, was high school graduation rates.

The four-year graduation rate among Black students rose more than 1.5 percentage points, to 79.5 percent, while the graduation rate for His panic students rose 1.4 points, to 85 percent.

That was a major factor in the state’s overall growth in graduation rates because the rate for white stu dents dropped half a point, to 90.4 percent.

There were also increases across the board in the percentage of ninth graders who were on track to grad uate, and for Black and Hispanic students, those rates were above pre-pandemic levels.

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Pritzker, Ayala point to positive trends in report card, acknowledge pandemic’s toll

State Board of Education released 2022 data last week

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. JB Pritzker and State School Superintendent Carmen Ayala last week touted some of the more positive findings from the 2022 school report card, insisting that Illinois schools are on the right track while also acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on student learning.

“To say that these last two-anda-half years have been difficult for our teachers and our students would be an understatement,” Pritzker said.

“What now seems like lifetimes ago, our educators in Illinois and throughout the nation had to nav igate the sudden transition to on line learning, all while working to give their students the support and resources they needed to not only thrive, but to survive.”

Pritzker and Ayala spoke at an event at J. Sterling Morton West High School, a school with a large population of Hispanic students in the southwest Chicago suburb of Berwyn. That school saw its fouryear graduation rate grow more

than 5 percentage points over the 2019 rate, to 85.6 percent.

“And this trend is happening at high schools across Illinois,” Ayala said. “As a state in 2022, students reached the highest four-year grad uation rate in 12 years, and it’s driven by the gains of our Black and Hispanic students.”

Overall, the report card showed declines in the percentage of stu dents in grades 3-8 scoring at or above grade level in English lan guage arts and math. Those trends were consistent with national trends measured by the National Assess ment of Educational Progress.

But it also showed the statewide four-year high school graduation rate reaching a high of 87.3 per cent, as well as an increase in the number of students completing Al gebra I in eighth grade.

More than anything, though, Pritzker and Ayala highlighted the student growth rate, a new metric devised last year to track not just whether students are proficient, but how much progress they are mak ing from one year to the next.

The report showed that while

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“We know that the number one strategy to increase graduation rates is to intervene early with students who are not on track to graduate,” Ayala said. “The rate of ninth grad ers on track to graduate has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels after dipping in 2021.”

National trends

The Illinois report card came out the same week the U.S. Department of Education released results from the National Assessment of Educa tional Progress, or NAEP exams, of

ten referred to as “the nation’s report card,” and many of the trends seen in Illinois were consistent with national trends.

NAEP is administered to a repre sentative sample of fourth and eighth grade students across the nation. In 2022, the majority of states saw av erage scores decline in both reading and math compared to 2019. There was also an increase in the percent age of students scoring below the NAEP “basic” level.

Illinois fared better than many

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Elmhurst University campus, there will be an author visit with Frank Waln, an award-winning Sicangu La kota Hip Hop artists and music pro ducer who hails from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, but now lives in Chicago. Waln is one of the authors featured in American Like Me. Presented with EU and the Friends of the Public Library.

Thursday, Nov. 29

From 7-8:30 p.m., there will be a book discussion of the “One Book, One Elmhurst” selection, American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures. Held at the Elmhurst His tory Museum, participants will have after-hours access to exhibits. Reser vations required at: elmhursthistory. org/320/Programs.

To post a community event, send the information to Independent@rv publishing.com and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line. The Calendar also appears at theinde pendentnewspapers.com.

Elmhurst Public Library presents ‘Of Thee I Sing’

Now through Monday, Nov. 28, the Elmhurst Public Library is host ing Of Thee I Sing, a traveling exhibit exploring entertainment, politics and patriotism in Broadway musicals. Located on the 2nd floor, the display coincides with the voting season to frame the history of politics through the lens of musical theater.

Elmhurst History Museum’s exhibit

Now through May 14, 2023, “In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities” is a new exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum that will explore the unique journeys of area immigrants and their descen dants who have carved out a sense of cultural identity and belonging in this region.

Elmhurst Art Museum

• The first solo museum show of Pilsen-based street artist Sentrock, whose real name is Joseph Perez, is currently on display at the Elmhurst

students may be scoring lower than their peers did in 2019, the last pre-pandemic year tests were given, but they are progressing at a faster rate than the earlier class.

“Every single demographic group in Illinois experienced ac celerated growth in both English language arts and math, outpac ing pre-pandemic levels,” Pritzker said.

When asked by a reporter about the declining proficiency rates, Ayala said it was largely due to the impact that COVID-19 had on low-income communities and com munities of color, but she insisted that academic growth is the more important metric to consider.

“And so that can account for those declines that we’re seeing na tionwide,” she said. “We really need to focus also on the growth because that’s telling us we’re doing some very specific systemic things in Il linois with our recovery initiatives and interventions that are having a big impact on the growth. And that will move towards and translate to higher proficiency levels as we continue to recover.”

COVID-19 testing site at DuPage County Fairgrounds now permanently closed

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has announced changes regarding the COVID-19 testing site at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

Due to the availability of testing in other locations as well as increased access to at-home tests, the testing at the DuPage County Fairgrounds has closed as of Oct. 28.

There are many other COVID-19 testing options available throughout DuPage County. Low or no-cost testing is widely available at other local health centers, select retail pharmacies, and through at-home tests. For more information on finding test site locations and how to receive at-home tests, please visit www.covid.gov/tests

Residents are encouraged to continue to use COVID-19 testing as one tool to protect those around them who may be at higher risk for severe disease from COVID-19.

Testing still plays a critical role in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Individuals are encouraged to get tested for the following reasons:

• If you have COVID-19 symptoms, test immediately.

• If you were exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before testing. If you test too early, you may be more likely to get an inaccurate result.

• If you are in certain high-risk settings, you may need to test as part of a screening testing program.

• Consider testing before contact with someone at high risk for severe COVID-19, especially if you are in an area with medium or high COVID-19 Community Level.

Since opening by the DCHD in June 2020 to provide residents with a convenient testing option when testing was limited, the site provided over 60,000 tests and played an important role in responding to the pandemic.

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Fenton Community High School District 100 (Vote yes or no)

states on the NAEP exam in that there was no significant difference between average scores in 2019 and 2022 for both subjects and grade lev els, with scores above the national average.

“This is the nation’s gold standard report card, and this demonstrates that our investments in learning re covery serve as a national model be cause they are working,” Ayala said. “Now, we have much work to do, but this is an important indication that our students are on track.”

Shall the Board of Education of Fenton Community High School District Number 100, DuPage County, Illinois, improve the site of and renovate, alter, repair and equip the Fenton High School Building, including installing school safety and emergency response systems and equipment, repairing and replacing ventilation, plumbing and

electrical infrastructure, increasing classroom capacity, improving classroom lighting and technology, renovating programming and career learning spaces, mitigating indoor flooding with drainage improvements, increasing accessibility with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance measures and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $99,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?

Art Museum now through Sunday, Jan. 15 Info: elmhurstartmuseum. org.

• Now through Jan. 16, 2023, the Elmhurst Art Museum is holding an exhibition in honor of its founder Elea nor King Hookham. In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, we are honoring our founder Eleanor King Hookham (1909-2003).

She was an educator, internationally exhibiting artist, and the main driving force behind the museum for many de cades. Artwork by Hookham from the museum’s collection will be on view in the McCormick House, along with historical photos and documents that show her leadership in securing the historic home for the museum’s future patrons to enjoy.

See works by the trailblazing Hookham in the McCormick House Children’s Wing including oil paint ings, watercolors, and signature ink and coffee drawings. Professionally she called herself El King and exhibit ed around the world.

Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.

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IC Catholic Prep football rolls in first round of playoffs York boys soccer team wins sectional title

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep football team took care of business with a 63-0 win over Chicago King in a first-round Class 3A playoff matchup in Elm hurst. The win pushed the Knights to 9-1 overall and sends them to a sec ond-round contest Saturday at 3 p.m. at home against Stillman Valley.

ICCP led 35-0 after the first quar ter and 49-0 at halftime. The Knights scored single touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. The Knights are the No. 4 seed in the top half of the Class 3A bracket. Stillman Valley (91) is the No. 5 seed. Stillman defeated Monmouth Roseville 48-33 in the first round.

York boys soccer

The York boys soccer team was a 3-2 winner over Conant in the champi onship of the Class 3A St. Charles East sectional. The win moved defending state-champion York to the Class 3A Streamwood High School supersec tional earlier this week against Elgin High School. If York won that game, it will play in the Class 3A state semi finals Friday at 5 p.m. at Hoffman Estates High Scholl against either Ro meoville or Edwardsville.

York reached the sectional final after a 3-1 win over Addison Trail in the St. Charles East semifinals. In the win against Conant, York led 1-0 at halftime and scored two more goals in the second half. Jose Herrera, Frankie Rofrano and Kevin O’Connor each had a goal, while Rofrano, Mateusz Janowski and Jayden Waski each had an assist. Rofrano’s goal won it. Soph

omore Diego Ochoa made seven saves in goal to earn the win.

In the 3-1 victory over Addison Trail, York led 2-1 after the first half and added a goal in the second half. Gustavo Herrera, Rofrano and Joe Hernandez each had a goal, while Jose Herrera had two assists. Jayden Waski had an assist. Ochoa made three saves in goal to earn the win.

The two sectional victories pushed York to 19-0-3 on the season. The Dukes won the West Suburban Con ference Silver Division title with a 6-0 mark.

Timothy Christian girls volleyball

The Timothy Christian girls vol leyball team defeated Montini 25-20, 25-21 to win the Class 2A Timothy Christian regional title. The win moved Timothy to 30-7 overall.

Timothy played earlier this week in the Class 2A Chicago Christ the King sectional against Chicago Latin School. If Timothy won that it would have played either IC Catholic Prep or Chicago Clemente in the sectional fi nal. The winner of the Christ the King sectional heads to the IC Catholic Prep supersectional Friday at 6 p.m.

Abby VanderWal led the Trojans with 14 kills and 12 digs. Hope Hui zenga had five kills, nine digs and one ace. Sadie Orange had four kills and two blocks, while Addy Vogelzang had three kills and one block. Bella Potem pa had two kills, one ace, one block and six digs, while Sierra Rieger had 21 assists, one kill and five digs. Clare McQuade had 10 digs and two assists.

IC Catholic Prep football week 11 preview

Stillman Valley (9-1) at IC Catholic Prep (9-1)

When: Saturday, 3 p.m.

Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst

Last week: ICCP 63, Chicago King 0; Stillman Valley 48, Monmouth Roseville 33

Seeds: ICCP is the No. 4 seed in the top half of the Class 3A bracket; Stillman Valley is the No. 5 seed

Winner faces: The winner heads to the Class 3A quarters against No. 8 Genoa-Kingston (8-2) or No. 1 Princeton (10-0)

Outlook: The Knights easily advanced out of the first round and now encounter another familiar playoff opponent in Big Northern Conference representative Stillman Valley, located west of Rockford on Illinois 72 near Byron. Stillman shared the Big Northern title with Byron, a No. 6 seed in Class 3A. Stillman’s only loss was to Genoa-Kingston, a possible quarterfinal opponent, 32-28 in Week 9. The Cardinals play a conference-only schedule with 10 teams in the Big Northern. IC Catholic Prep defeated Stillman 31-0 in the 2018 Class 4A second round and 35-14 in the 2019 Class 4A second round. Stillman defeated ICCP 43-21 in the 2010 Class 3A second round and the Knights won 35-14 over the Cardinals in the 2002 second round on the way to the program’s first of five state titles. You know the drill: Never bet against the Knights in the playoffs — especially not this year.

The Trojans reached the regional final after a 25-9, 25-19 win over Re gina Dominican. VanderWal had 13 kills, two aces and four digs. Huizenga had five kills, two aces and four digs. Potempa had three kills and three digs, while Vogelzang had two kills and one block. Orange had one kill and two digs. Rieger finished with 23 assists and one kill while McQuade had six digs.

IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball

The IC Catholic Prep girls volley ball team also won a regional title. The Knights were 25-15, 17-25, 25-14 winners over Chicago DePaul College Prep in the DePaul College Prep re

gional title match.

The Knights advanced to the Class 2A Chicago Christ the King sectional where they faced Chicago Clemente earlier this week. If the Knights won that match, they would have played Timothy Christian or Chicago Latin School in the sectional championship.

The winner of the Christ the King title heads to the IC Catholic Prep supersec tional Friday for a chance to play in the state finals.

In the win over DePaul, Ava Faldu to had 22 kills, 14 digs and one assist. Lucy Russ had 34 assists, nine digs, three aces and two kills. Alysa Law ton had 14 digs, four assists and one ace, while Kiely Kemph had six kills. Delilah Hyland had six kills and one

block. Peyton Schmidt had eight digs and Natalie Lawton had five digs. The win pushed IC Catholic Prep to 29-1.

The Knights reached the title game with a 25-6, 25-6 win over Chica go Intrinsic Charter. The win was coach Nancy Kerrigan’s 200th at IC Catholic Prep (8 full seasons and the COVID-shortened season).

Russ had 11 assists, six aces, three digs and two kills. Abby Pikulik had six aces and four assists. Alysa Lawton had two digs, two assists and one ace. Hyland had four kills and two blocks. Emily Carling had four kills, while Kemph had three kills. Cassie Levy had two kills. Schmidt also had two kills and Jenny Fromelt had two kills and three blocks.

Trojans win a regional title

Timothy Christian’s girls volleyball team won an IHSA Class 2A regional championship on its home court last week. The Trojans defeated Montini Catholic 25-20, 25-21 in the regional final in Elmhurst on Oct. 27. Timothy Christian improved its overall season record to 30-7 with the victory. The Trojans advanced to this week’s Christ the King Sectional in Chicago. Montini Catholic, which won the IHSA Class 2A state title last season, led the Trojans 6-0 during the second game of the regional final. The Broncos held a 15-9 lead later in the game, but Timothy Christian rallied to tie the game at 19-19. Sophomore standout Abby VanderWal of the Trojans delivered a kill to end the match.

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York football team wins playoff opener

Dukes now 10-0; Will face Chicago Marist on road Saturday in second round

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Will play volleyball for Division II school

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York football team broke a long postseason drought last year. Prior to last year, the Dukes hadn’t made the postseason since 2011. And then the Dukes lost in the first round to Minooka. A year later, and the Dukes have end ed another long drought.

Recent IC Catholic Prep gradu ate Bella Leslie wanted to head east for college.

I feel like I would be so bored with out it because it has been such a big part of my life.”

Leslie said she has plenty of memories from IC Catholic Prep’s coach Nancy Kerrigan’s program.

has progressed. “We are fixing a lot of small mistakes since the beginning of the year,” he explained. “With all three elements of the game (offense, defense and special teams) we are playing very well and playing to gether. We are doing our jobs well and not trying to do too much.”

day, it’s one thing to get done. We are looking to do bigger things. We cele brated a little after that, but we have set our eyes on the bigger prize.”

a lot of hype. We have a lot of faith that we can make a deep playoff run. We are still focused on the bigger picture. We want to continue to win.”

York downed Oswego East 31-10 at home last Friday in the first round of the Class 8A state football play offs. It was York’s first postseason win since 2010. “It’s been a com bination of preparation and kind of what happened to us last year,” York quarterback Matt Vezza said, refer encing the first-round 2021 playoff exit. “We were ready to not let that happen again. We have been prepar ing the best we could every day in practice so that we will be ready to win the game.”

Her landing spot ended up being at NCAA Division II Le Moyne College where the former Knights volleyball and soccer standout will continue her volleyball career at the Syracuse, New York school as a libero.

“All of the schools I was looking at were on the East Coast,” Leslie told the Independent last week. “I visited Le Moyne and really liked it. It reminded me of high school because it was a small school, and in a smaller school you will know a lot more faces than if I would have gone to a bigger school. The cam pus there is really pretty. It sits on a big hill and the scenery around it is great. Everything is pretty close together. They have very nice facil ities. The volleyball program has good workout facilities and a nice locker room. I liked how modern it was.”

“I loved playing there,” she said. “I probably enjoyed school volley ball more than club because I love my team and the coaching staff was very supportive on and off the court. It made it a really good en vironment to be in. Coach (Kerri gan) was great. I have known her for a while. When I was little, I did all the little kids camps, and her daughter was in my brother’s grade at IC.”

in this game especially.”

York moved to 10-0 with the win. The Dukes head to Chicago Marist Saturday at 1 p.m. at Red & White Stadium for a second-round Class 8A matchup. York hasn’t won two foot ball playoff games since the 2006 team reached the state semifinals. That 2006 team holds the school re cord for most wins in a season with 11. The 1995 York team also won 10 games. York is the No. 2 seed in the 32-team Class 8A bracket, while Chicago Marist (7-3), which defeat ed Naperville North 42-28, is the No. 18 seed. The winner faces either No. 7 Palatine (9-1) or familiar face Mi nooka (7-3), the No. 23 seed. Minoo ka knocked York out of the playoffs last year.

Leslie said she will miss plen ty about IC Catholic Prep. “I will miss how close knit of a communi ty it was,” she said. “I knew every body at the school. It will be weird going on campus and not knowing all the faces. I’ll miss those close connections with the coaches and teachers. It will be weird for the first year or so.”

Offensively, Vezza added ball se curity has been a key in the team’s success. “We have been very good about taking care of the ball,” he said. “We haven’t had too many turn overs. We are doing a really good job of taking care of the ball, and we have been very good convert ing third downs and keeping drives alive.” Loch added, “Everything has improved for sure. Offensively, we have a lot of returning guys. You can tell our offense has gotten a lot better. Our defense had a lot of young guys out there last year as well. We have all matured mentally and have grown stronger.”

“This means a lot to us,” Vezza noted. “We have worked very hard for this. This was the goal since the first day of summer camp. Every week we have been pushing to reach our goals. We got the 9-0 goal, and the playoff win is great. Playoff wins aren’t easy to come by. There is a lot of excitement going around the school and the community. There is

In the Oswego East win, Vezza completed 12 of 17 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown. Jake Melion ran the ball 21 times for 128 yards and scored three touchdowns. York ran for 187 yards in the game. Luke Mailander had a big game as well, catching seven passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. Brian Filosa had three catches for 34 yards.

York football week 11 preview York (10-0) at Chicago Marist (7-3)

When: Saturday, 1 p.m.

Where: Red & White Stadium, Marist High School

Last week: York 31, Oswego East 10; Marist 42, Naperville North 28

Leslie plans on studying nursing at Le Moyne. “They have a good nursing program,” she said. “As far as what kind of a nurse I want to be, I’m not quite sure yet.”

Leslie played volleyball and girls soccer at IC Catholic Prep all four years. She was a center-midfielder on the Knights soccer team.

“We won the game because we have been working hard all season and all off-season,” said York senior linebacker David Loch, a three-year varsity player. “It was a whole team effort. Everybody contributed. We push each other in practice and in the weight room. It takes everybody on the team to win a game and it showed

Leslie’s volleyball journey started in the fifth grade, the first year she could play the sport at IC Grade School. She’s been play ing club volleyball since seventh grade, most recently with the Chi cago Elite group that practices out of Scores in Willow Springs and Montini High School in Lombard.

“I’m really excited to be able to play volleyball in college,” she said. “It gives me something to do.

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York continued to roll on the de fensive end. No opponent has scored more than 17 points against the Dukes this season. Oswego East was the first team to crack the 10-point barrier against York since Oct. 7. “Defensively, we have been strong all year,” Loch said. “You can tell intensity-wise, we are pushing it up. We know the stakes at this point. One loss and we are out. Guys are focused on flying to the ball. We have 11 hats to the ball — we have definitely been working on that. On the field, you can see we are getting it done. A lot of hats are going to the ball all the time. Our mantra on defense is be the ham mer and keep pounding the stone and keep going after the offense. Even if we give up a first down or a long run, keeping going. Bend, not break. All 11 guys on the field are relentless and get to the ball. Whatever it takes to get off the field. The mentality is to push to get a stop and get off the field.”

Vezza said the Dukes have not rested on their laurels as the season

Leslie said pandemic life hasn’t been overly exciting, though her club volleyball team has started practicing again. “We have been practicing two or three times a week,” she said. “We are going to be starting tournaments again. Be fore that I haven’t been doing any thing because senior soccer season and the club volleyball season were cancelled. We were supposed to go to a few club volleyball qualifiers in Grand Rapids and Louisville. This summer, we have some tour naments planned over the next few weekends. They are little tourna ments with all of the local clubs. Nothing large and really local. Other than that, I have been trying to work out a lot and stay in shape. I’ve been running a lot, so I got into that. I try and run every day.”

Leslie said she is scheduled to report to Le Moyne in the Aug. 1215 timeframe, but noted preseason volleyball activities already have

Stopka (Continued from page 18)

They lost to West Chicago on think an own goal in the last five minutes. That was against the state champs in the sectional finals. That’s a hell of a season if you ask me.”

Stopka will teach Spanish at York. He taught Spanish and one math class at St. Pat’s. “My philosophy is I am more of a players’ coach,” he said.

The Timothy Christian boys soc cer team needs to clear some addi tional space in the trophy cabinet. The Trojans recently placed third in the state at the recent Class 1A tournament held at Eastside Centre in East Peoria. Timothy lost 4-1 to eventual state-champion Quincy Notre Dame in the state semifinals and then came back to defeat famil iar foe Wheaton Academy 2-1 in penalty kicks to earn the third-place state trophy.

Timothy Christian now has five state trophies to its credit. The Tro jans won state titles in 2009 and 2015 and finished second in 2008 and 2014. Last year’s team lost in the Class 1A third-place team to Bloomington Central Catholic. The Trojans program now has six topfour state finishes to its credit.

In the win against Wheaton Academy, both teams scored a goal

“I have been a big Liverpool soccer supporter ever since 2015 when Jur gen Klopp came over and he’s known as a players’ coach. He’s kind of my coaching idol. I want to related to the players and form bonds with them. am more light-hearted and smil ing. I like to have fun and joke with the kids. The goal is understanding where each player can be successful and the provide the best way possible to convey the knowledge they need at the position they play. I am not big

huge rah-rah person. I’m a little bit more of an individual players’ coach. I will pull kids to the side at practice and games and teach them.”

in the first half. That score would hold until Timothy won the penalty kick phase 3-2 and the third-place trophy. Wheaton scored first at the 23:23 mark of the first half. Timo thy answered when Caleb Hoekstra scored off a Cameron Baker assist at the 25:48 mark.

In the penalty kick round, Whea ton went good, missed, missed, good, missed, while Timothy went missed, Jake Firnsin good, Baker good, Marc Gamble Jr. good and missed. Timothy goalie Peter Bui kema made 10 saves in goal. The win avenged a 2-1 loss to Whea ton Academy earlier in the season. Wheaton Academy also defeated Timothy in the state semifinals a year ago. Wheaton Academy had 11 shots on goal and three off, while Timothy had one shot on goal and eight off. Wheaton held a 12-4 cor ner kick advantage.

In the semifinals, Notre Dame led 1-0 at intermission and 4-0 at the

Stopka noted York has been doing conditioning drills and said the plan as of earlier last week was to start summer camp pending District 205 approval. “I have probably been able to meet 60 to 70 percent of the play ers so far,” he said. “If it does get ap proved that would be the start of our contact days with four days a week for three weeks straight. And even though the IHSA waived the black out dates before the school year, we won’t take advantage of that. I’m pretty sure families have plans to do things before school starts. I’m the new guy and I’m not going to say you can’t go with your family. Go do it and enjoy it. This is a crazy and

Loch has had a bird’s-eye view of the continual improvement that has occurred under coach Mike Fitzger ald. “We were one of the first teams Fitz got to coach,” he said. “When I was a freshman that was going into his second year. I’ve seen this being built from the ground up. Every year we have continued to build. We start ed at bottom ground as a freshman and the culture changed and guys bought in. They bought into morn ing workouts and coming to online Zoom meetings to talk about culture. It’s cool to see that in the long run we built off all this and ended up with a 9-0 regular season and going into the second round of the playoffs. It’s a great feeling seeing it all come to gether and it’s a great feeling to see all our work pay off.”

been cancelled due to the pandem ic. “I will probably leave Aug. 10-11 because it’s a far drive,” she said. “We had Zoom call with the team recently and they said they should have an answer about our season in the next 7-10 days. They talked about three scenarios and what could happen like if we start the season and someone gets sick and we have to stop and go. That’s one of the reasons why they 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, Les lie can’t wait to take her skills as a libero to the next level with the Dolphins. “I feel like being a libe ro you have to be really quick and that is typically what I am good at.

What York has accomplished this far is not being taken for granted. “It’s a great feeling,” Loch said. “Be ing undefeated in the regular season was not our main goal, but it was definitely on the list. At the end of the

I have really good reaction time,” she said. “I like diving on the floor and saving balls. It’s a really good feeling when you make a save. The position fits my personality, too. You have to be the loudest one on the court. I have a loud personality. You have to be pretty loud if you want to be a libero. I think I match that description.”

Seeds: York is the No. 2 seed in the 32-team Class 8A bracket; Marist is the No. 18 seed.

Winner faces: The winner heads to the 8A quarters against either No. 7 Palatine (9-1) or No. 23 Minooka (7-3)

Outlook: York won its first playoff game since 2010 last week, continuing a season of dominance on the defensive front. The Dukes have not allowed a foe to score more than 17 points this season. In fact, York’s 10 opponents have scored a grand total of 76 points. Jake Melion scored three touchdowns and ran for more than 100 yards last week. Chicago Marist plays in the Chicago Catholic LeagueEast Suburban Catholic Conference Blue Division with the likes of Chicago Mt. Carmel, Loyola Academy and Brother Rice — all playoff qualifiers. In fact, Marist had 54 playoff points (the combined sum of its 9 regular-season opponents). Marist lost 33-31 to Glenbard West (a highly familiar York opponent), 42-7 to Mt. Carmel and 28-17 to Loyola Academy. Seven of Marist’s nine opponents made the playoffs this season. As a reference, Loyola is the No. 1 ranked team in the state in Class 8A (through the end of the regular season), but the No. 6 seed in Class 8A, Mt. Carmel is the No. 1 ranked team in Class 7A and the Class 7A top seed, and Brother Rice tied for 11th in the last Class 7A poll, but earned only a 24 seed in 7A. York, 18-2 over the last two years, isn’t the No. 2 seed in the 32-team 8A bracket for its health. This one has the makings of a barnburner.

U12 baseball action

Player of the week

72:49 mark of the game. Timothy’s Nathan Canada scored the team’s only goal at the 78:41 mark. Bui kema made six saves. Notre Dame had eight shots on goal and four off, while Timothy had five shots on and four off. The Trojans held a 5-3 cor ner-kick edge.

ble and transparent and communicate with everybody.”

Timothy lost 1-0 to Quincy Notre Dame earlier this season at the Great River Classic. Timothy advanced to the state finals after a 2-1 win over Chicago Acero/Soto in the Class 1A Stagg High School supersectional in Palos Hills. Caleb Bode and Gamble Jr. each had a goal for the Trojans.

Timothy finished the season 1710 overall and brought a six-game winning streak into the state semifi nals. Hendrik DeVries finished the season as the team-leader in goals with 11. Gamble Jr. finished with seven, while Baker finished with six goals and eight assists.

Gamble Jr. led the team in assists with nine.

As far as the future, Stopka wants York competing at a high level on a consistent basis. “The short-term goal is to restock and build up the team,” he said. “A large portion of last year’s team was seniors, espe cially the starting 11. We have to make sure the now juniors are up to the speed of the varsity level and are ready to contribute. We want to keep that pipeline going with the younger groups of players. We want to make sure we are not only competitive, but that we are competing for region als, sectionals and supersectionals. It starts for me with this junior class that is coming in. We want them ready to go and setting the standard for these other classes that come in so they can also contribute right off

proudly presents YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK BRIA BENNIS YORK GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Bennis set a new course record in helping the York girls cross country team easily win the Class 3A Waubonsie Valley sectional title and earn a berth in this weekend’s state finals meet in Peoria.

Bennis covered the three-mile layout in 16:59.2, winning the sectional title by more than 20 seconds.

Barr was the recipient of the 2019-2020 York Val Cothern junior female athlete of the year award. Barr went over the 1,000-career kill threshold last fall for the Dukes girls volley ball team and still has a season to add to that total.

presents

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK GIGI BARR

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

IC Catholic Prep graduate Leslie headed to Le Moyne “ I’m really excited to be able to play volleyball in college. It gives me something to do. I feel like I would be so bored without it because it has been such a big part of my life.”

– Bella Leslie

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Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12 baseball game.

Timothy Christian boys soccer team takes third in state Trojans add another piece of elite hardware to collection

“ It was a whole team effort. Everybody contributed. We push each other in practice and in the weight room. It takes everybody on the team to win a game and it showed in this game especially.”

– David Loch

York girls cross country team wins sectional championship

Timothy Christian boys, IC Catholic Prep girls also headed to Peoria this weekend

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls cross country team’s 2022 dominance will next appear at the Class 3A state-champi onship meet Saturday in Peoria. The Dukes easily won the Class 3A Wau bonsie Valley sectional title this past weekend. The Dukes finished first with 37 points, well ahead of sec ond-place Naperville North, which had 84 points.

York senior Bria Bennis won the individual sectional champion ship, setting a new course record at 16:59.2. Bennis had more than 20 seconds to spare after crossing the finishing line. Her nearest compet itor was Hinsdale Central’s Catie McCabe, who finished at 17:22.0 on the three-mile layout. York junior Michaela Quinn was third at 17:24.5, while junior Katherine Klimek was fifth at 17:29.6. Freshman Mag

gie Quinn took 13th with a time of 17:58.8 and senior Brooke Berger rounded out York’s scoring with a 15th-place showing in 18:09.6. Fresh man Lilly Bianchi finished 17th at 18:14.4 and senior Lily Beerhalter was 21st at 18:21.5.

IC Catholic Prep girls cross country

The IC Catholic Prep girls cross country team qualified for the Class

1A state finals meet in Peoria this weekend after placing sixth at the recent Class 1A Harvest Christian Academy sectional in Elgin. At the Class 1A level, the first seven teams earn state finals berths.

The Knights finished with 201 points. Rosary won the sectional title with 64 points.

Sophomore Graziella Narcisi fin ished 11th with a time of 20:07.10. Junior Kelsey McDonough was 26th with a time of 21:00.90. Fresh man Grace Gildea was 52nd with a time of 22:15.70.

Junior Megan Van Koughnet was 57th with a time of 22:20.30 and freshman Sienna Azzinaro was 76th with a time of 23:05.60. Junior Mae Bigane was 99th with a time of 24:36.80.

Timothy Christian Boys cross country

The Timothy Christian boys cross country team placed sixth at the Class 1A Harvest Christian Academy sectional in Elgin and earned a berth in the state finals meet this weekend. Timothy finished with 189 points. Harvest Christian won the sectional title with 64 points, one point ahead of Chicago Latin School.

Timothy sophomore Ryan McK enzie took 27th with a time of 17:44.40 to lead the way. Junior Gio Molina was 31st with a time of 17:49.40, while junior Tyce Plaisier was 35th with a time of 18:04.30. Se nior Luke Hubbard finished 43rd with a time of 18:12.80. Sophomore Rich Meszaros was 64th with a time of 18:50.50. Senior Alex Becker took 70th with a time of 18:59.30. Junior Josh Bemister was 85th with a time of 19:22.80.

Timothy Christian girls cross country

The Trojans girls cross country team qualified two individuals for this weekend’s Class 1A state meet in Peoria. Timothy freshman Ella Potoshnick took 62nd with a time of 22:28.10 and junior Juliana Norman took 83rd with a time of 23:28.60. They both earned individual state berths.

York boys cross country

The York boys cross country team finished 11th at the Class 3A Waubon sie Valley sectional and did not qual ify for the state finals meet in Peoria. York finished with 255 points. Downers Grove North won the sec tional title with 75 points.

In fact, four other West Suburban Conference Silver Division teams finished in the top five. Hinsdale Central was three points behind with 78.

Oak Park-River Forest was third with 99 points and Lyons Township was fifth with 134 points.

York senior Aidan Hill did qualify for the state finals meet Saturday in Peoria. Hill was 24th in the section al field with a time of 15:22.6 and earned an individual qualifying spot. Other York finishers included senior Daniel O’Shaughnessy finishing 45th with a time of 15:48.9. Senior Jack Carroll took 53rd with a time of 15:55.7.

Sophomore Max Zangan was 75th with a time of 16:19.0. Senior Luke Lestina rounded out the scor ing, finishing 79th with a time of 16:21.9. Senior Payton Bryk took 82nd with a time of 16:24.4. Sopho more Jack Sebsatian was 95th with a time of 16:47.9.

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The Dukes keep winning

York’s girls cross-country team won the team championship at Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Waubonsie Valley Sectional in Aurora. The Dukes posted a team score of 37 in the meet, which included 18 teams. Naperville North finished second in the event’s team standings with 84 points. All seven runners in the Dukes’ sectional lineup placed among the top 21 finishers in the individual standings. York senior Bria Bennis (above far right - No. 1549) won the individual title in the 3-mile race, which she finished in 16 minutes, 59.2 seconds. Junior Michaela Quinn (above left - No. 1560) placed third, while junior Katherine Klimek (above middle - No. 1555) finished fifth. Freshman Maggie Quinn (above right - No. 1559) delivered a 13th-place finish, while senior Brooke Berger (right - No. 1550) placed 15th to complete York’s 37-point scoring total (1+3+5+13+15). Freshman Lily Bianchi (left - No. 1551), who finished 17th, and senior Lily Beerhalter (bottom left - No. 1548), who landed in 21st place, rounded out the Dukes’ sectional lineup. York will compete in this weekend’s IHSA Class 3A state meet in Peoria. The Dukes won the state title last season.

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