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James ‘Pate’ Philip Jr. passes away at 93 Well-known, outspoken Republican leader was a favorite son of Elmhurst

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

There is no doubt that James “Pate” Philip, Jr. was a powerful man who everyone knew—or wanted to know.

At political and social events alike—here at home and in Springfield—there was virtually always a group of people lined up with business cards in hand to talk to the influential official as he rode the “red

wave” of Republican politics that covered much of the state (except Chicago) and remained for several decades.

Former state Senate President James Peyton “Pate” Philip Jr. passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21, with his wife Nancy by his side.

He was the longest-serving Republican as Senate President, holding the post from 1993 to 2003. He was the last Republican to hold the job, as he retired from public service just before what some call the “blue wave,” as Democrats have dominated state races—a trend that appears to be continuing.

A lifelong Republican, Philip, who began his political career in 1965 as York Township auditor,

then was elected to the state House the following year, and to the state Senate in 1975.

Throughout his political career, Philip was criticized for his remarks about Chicago and minority communities. In one well-publicized incident, when asked his thoughts on bilingual education, Philip replied, “Let ’em learn English.”

Born and raised in Elmhurst,

Philip served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the early 1950s, after which he attended Kansas State University and had a career as a district sales manager for Pepperidge Farm Bakeries.

Former state representative and current DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy, an Elmhurst Democrat, told the Daily

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Hold that line Officials hold back the numerous participants jockeying for position at the starting line of the 2023 Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot held in downtown Elmhurst on Thanksgiving

morning. Thanks to hundreds of volunteers as well as help from City officials, the event went off without a hitch. More photos on pages 4 and 9.

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It’s a sad day.

You won’t see a leader like Pate anymore.”

– Jim Zay, DuPage County Republican Party Chair and county board member

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(Continued from front page) Herald Philip was “the greatest Republican political mind in DuPage County” when she was coming up in politics.

Fellow Republican Jim Durkin, who was a legislative leader along with Philip, was interviewed by WBBM Newsradio on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

“I think that that world is over,” Durkin said. “We should be in a place where we have leaders who are going to say, ‘We are going to cut the you-know-what out. Let’s just get some things done.’ ” Durkin also praised Philip’s Democratic counterpart in the Senate, Phil Rock of Oak Park, for working with the other side of the aisle.

“They were adversaries, but they also knew that they had to sit down and find compromise. And they did, on a lot of things.”

“It’s a sad day,” DuPage County Republican Party Chair and county board member Jim Zay told the Daily Herald. “You won’t see a leader like Pate anymore.”

There will be no wake, and burial is private.

Correction

In the Independent’s recent Living Senior section, there was some erroneous information in the story about the veterans at Roosevelt at Salt Creek. A story and photo about Judith Butler indicated that she served in the Korean War, when in fact, she served in the Vietnam War. The Independent regrets the error.

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Sabatinos celebrate 75 years On their special day

Pictured are Elmhurst residents Emil and Frances Sabatino, Here are Emil and Frances Sabatino on their wedding day Nov. who are 97 and 96 years old respectively, and are celebrating their 75th anniversary, having married on November 21, 1948. Less than 21, 1948. They went on to live their lives and raise their children in 1% of couples make it to 75 years. The Sabatinos have three chil- Elmhurst, where they still reside in their own home. Congratulations on 75 years. dren, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

District 205 Board discuss 2023 tax levy

By Chris Fox

Levy to be based on the 5 percent tax cap

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Tuesday, Nov. 14 meeting of the District 205 School Board included a presentation about the district’s estimated 2023 tax levy delivered by Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent of finance and operations.

Whelton stated that the levy is the board’s request to the county for property taxes, while the extension is what the county ends up putting on tax bills. Whelton also referred to the property tax cap, which is the lesser of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), or 5 percent. In January of 2023, the CPI was announced at 6.5 percent. The 2023 levy, therefore, will

be based on the 5 percent cap. Two factors that are unknown at the time of the levy are the overall Equalized Assessed Value (EAV), and the new construction EAV, which is exempt from the tax cap.

Whelton said the district’s 2023 levy includes a total levy of about $151.8 million, which includes about $135.8 million in capped funds. The levy request featured a 6.62 percent increase from the previous years (5 percent, plus 1.62 percent for new construction). He said that a district resident who owns a home with a market value of $500,000 could expect the District 205 share of their property taxes to go up about 4.9 percent, or about $280, from the pre-

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He also noted that about 79 percent of the district’s revenues come from property tax payments. He added that the district is facing inflation, historic labor shortages and ballooning health insurance premiums.

Board member Jim Collins asked what would happen if the district levied less than the maximum capped amount of 5 percent. Whelton said that if the district levied 4 percent instead of 5 percent, it could expect about $1.3 million less in revenues in the coming year. Levying 4 percent instead of the maximum capped amount of 5 percent would save the owner of a home valued at $500,000 about $65, Whelton said.

Collins said that if the estimated levy went into effect, a district resident’s District 205 share of property taxes was on pace to rise 17 percent over a three-year period. He described that as a substantial burden on the taxpayer.

Later in the meeting, board members voted 5-1 to approve a “Resolution Regarding the Estimated Amounts Necessary to be Levied for the Year 2023” that included the levy increase of 6.62 percent. Collins cast the lone ‘nay’ vote against approving the resolution. The board will hold a public hearing regarding the levy at its Tuesday, Dec. 19 meeting, and then expect to approve the tax levy during that same meeting.

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The results are in

The leading runners of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot were as follows: Top three female finishers Maggie Graham, 32, of Arlington Heights, had the winning time of 18:56.

Sophia Galiano-Sanchez, 15, of Elmhurst, took second place with a time of 19:47.

Anna McGrail, 18, of Elmhurst, came in just after with 19:48.

Top three male finishers DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent Kevin Havel, 33, of Elmhurst, placed first with 15:17.

Austin Hutchings, 20, of Gilbert, That’s Nick Cuzzone (left) with Dan Gibbons high above the crowd of over 8,000 participants in this Ariz., came in second at 16:05. year’s 40th annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. Gibbons said it was the highest Kevin Diedrich, 18, of Elmhurst, number of people in the past 10 years. “We’re just happy to be back after the pandemic,” he said. took third place at 16:09.

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Another patriotic moment

It’s hard to hold back tears listening to the Men of Spirito! perform their rendition of America, the Beautiful. While it was a chilly morning on Thanksgiving Day, hearing the music would warm your heart.

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This was the scene along Park Avenue in downtown Elmhurst, where people waited behind the barricades for the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot to begin.

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School Board capsules

Here’s what’s going on at District 205

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Nov. 14 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. One board member—Courtenae Trautmann—was absent from the meeting.

New Fischer principal announced The meeting’s spotlights and recognitions segment included a brief presentation from Efrain Martinez, the principal of Conrad Fischer Elementary School. Martinez, who became the school’s principal this summer, thanked the community for welcoming him. He praised the school’s teachers and other staff members.

The board noted during the meeting that Nov. 15 was PSRP (Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel) Appreciation Day. The board thanked the district’s PSRP staff members for their contributions. Board member Kara Caforio described the district’s PSRP employees as “a caring group of souls who bring both light and joy to all who they support.”

District 205 Superintendent Keisha Campbell mentioned that Nov. 15 was also School Board Appreciation Day. Campbell said she was grateful for the individual and collective contributions from the members of the District 205 School Board. She thanked the board members for the time they spent focusing on board meetings. She also described the district’s board members as “student-centered.”

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Let’s give ‘em something to chirp about

Birds and berries adorn the Crestview Garden Club’s tree in Wilder Park. Club members Linda Fischer (left), Mary Smith and Ann Woodward were early birds this year and were one of the first to get a tree ready for the holidays in the park.

City announces upcoming events Fall leaf pickup began Nov. 29

A free leaf collection for residents who live within city limits takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Dec. 1 on your regular refuse collection day.

Leaves must be kept separated from other yard waste and placed at the curb in clearly marked cans, cardboard boxes, or Kraft paper bags. Cans and boxes will be left on the parkway following collection. Although leaves may be placed in marked cans, please be aware that a combination of precipitation and low temperatures may cause the contents to freeze. Frozen cans cannot be emptied by our service provider. All yard waste pickup ends on December 1st.

Reminder: Please do not blow leaves into the street City ordinances prohibit raking leaves, grass, or other debris into the street where they can impede the flow of water and/or create hazardous driving conditions. You can help alleviate this problem by keeping storm drain inlets in your neighborhood free of leaves and debris.

City offers Holiday Light Disposal Have your holiday lights lost their twinkle? The City

of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Park District are partnering for their annual holiday lights recycling program, with a goal of recycling more than 100,000 pounds of holiday lights.

Instead of sending old lights to the landfill, drop them off in one of our five containers around town. Drop-offs are located at City Hall (209 N. York St.), Courts Plus (186 S. West Ave.), The Elmhurst Park District Administrative Office (375 W. First St.), Wagner Community Center (615 N. West Ave.), or Kies Recreation Center (155 E. St. Charles Rd.) through Friday, January 12, 2024 (look for the bins with the “Holiday Lights” signage). Items that will be accepted include mini-lights, traditional lights, extension cords, rope lights, and LED lights in both working and non-working condition. Call 630-993-8915 with any questions.

Fire Dept. hosts Holiday Toy Drive The Elmhurst Fire Department is collecting toys this holiday season for Toys for Tots and Elmhurst Hospital.

Drop-off new, unwrapped toys to Fire Station 1, 404 N. York St.; Fire Station 2, 601 S. York St.; or City Hall, 209 N York St. through Thursday, Dec. 7.

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ISBE report card results ‘disappointing,’ resident says Tom Chavez was the only speaker during the meeting’s public-participation segment. Chavez referred to the Illinois State Board of Education’s recent release of its School Report Card for District 205. The annual School Report Cards provide a range of information about each district. Chavez stated that some figures in the district’s latest report card shows some disappointing results.

He described some of the district’s math scores as “abysmal.”

The board does not directly respond to comments from speakers

during the meeting’s public-participation segment. Near the end of the meeting, Campbell did not directly refer to the latest School Report Card data but did state that the district has made significant progress and has a lot to celebrate. She said she recognized that there is still work to be done, and she stated she was confident in elevating student growth and achievement in the district.

Purchase of three activity buses approved Board members voted unanimously during the Nov. 14 meeting to approve the purchase of three 2024 Chevrolet Cutaway school activity buses from Midwest Transit Equipment for a total amount of about $324,000. York High School and each of the district’s three middle schools use activity buses to transport students to non-curricular outings, athletic competitions and miscellaneous events. The district currently has nine buses—three at York and two at each of its three middle schools. The district is moving to replace its aging activity buses. Two of the buses due to be replaced are 2001 Chevy Express vehicles. One of those 2001 buses is out of service.

The other activity bus due for replacement is a 2006 Chevy Express.

Without a full fleet of buses, the district has to occasionally charter buses for various events.

The district received three bid responses to replace its three aging activity buses. The bid from Midwest Transit Equipment was deemed the most attractive because that company would provide delivery of two new buses in the spring of 2024. The other two companies that submitted bids offered delivery in the fall of 2024 or the spring of 2025. The district budgeted $200,000 for two buses this year and will budget for the third bus in its 2025 Fiscal Year.

Hourly rate increases by $1 Board members voted unanimously during the Nov. 14 meeting to approve a memorandum of understanding with the district’s Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel union providing for hourly rate increases of $1 as of January 2024.

The board will hold its next regular meeting on Dec. 19.

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Police beat

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

Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims.

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

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute Nov. 21 A complainant in the 600 block of S. Prospect reported the suspect pushed her following a verbal argument. The suspect denied pushing the complainant and agreed to leave the residence. No arrests were made due conflicting statements from both parties.

Nov. 16 A victim in the 700 block of N. Van Auken reported a verbal argument turned physical.

There was no indication of injuries, and both parties agreed to separate for the evening.

Sept. 20 A victim in the 100 block of E. Crestview reported the suspect shoved her and grabbed her wrist. The victim related the incident occurred in September. This case is pending investigation.

DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor Nov. 18 Kayne Hankison, 18, of Elmhurst, Hankison was cited for possession of alcohol by a minor, unlawful possession of cannabis, and possession of tobacco by a minor in the 300 block of E. Belden at 7:49 p.m.

Alexis E. Lopez, 37, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop in the 900 block of N. York at 12:38 a.m.

Yessica Lozada, 23, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 600 block of W. North at 4:36 a.m.

Nov. 17 Justin Perez, 26, of Darien, was charged with DUI and failure to leave information at the scene of an accident subsequent to a hit and run near North and Addison at 6:37 p.m.

Nov. 16 Lance Alexander, 61, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of open alcohol in public in the 100 block of W. First at 11:24 a.m.

Police said that subsequent to a vehicle that crashed into a median, the suspect was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

The suspect was transported to the police station and later transported to Elmhurst Hospital for evaluation. Charges are pending.

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Harassments, threats Nov. 20 A complainant in the 300 block of E. South reported he received a concerning text message from the suspect. This case is pending investigation.

Identity theft, fraud, forgery

According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incidents of identity theft or fraud.

Possession of cannabis in a vehicle

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported four incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: John Tazelaar, 23, of Lombard, in the 1000 block of S. Route 83 at 4:45 a.m.

Nov. 17; Kintrell T. Watts, 22, of Schaumburg, in the 100 block of N. Robert T. Palmer Dr. at 1:03 p.m. Nov. 17; Keanu Sanders, 19, of Chicago, in the 300 block of E. Butterfield at 3:56 a.m. Nov. 18; Kevin Aviles Valdez, 29, and Anthony Ramirez, 33, both of Elmhurst, near Addison and North at 7:04 p.m.

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Suspicious incident Nov. 19 Police said that subsequent to a report of an intoxicated subject causing a disturbance at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York at 9:30 p.m., the subject was issued a no-trespass notice and left the premises without incident.

Theft, retail theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery Nov. 14-17 A victim in the 900 block of S. Route 83 told police that an unknown person(s) broke into her storage unit and stole Christmas decorations.

Nov. 16 A victim at a store in the 600 block of N. York reported at 4:12 p.m. that an unknown suspect described as a black male took several items and exited the store without paying. An investigation is pending.

Venezuelan migrants charged with burglary, retail theft from Kohl’s

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean have announced that charges have been filed against three individuals for allegedly stealing more than $500 worth of merchandise from the ElmIlys Mary hurst Kohl’s store located in the Elmhurst Crossing at St. Ledesma Zapata Charles Road and Route 83.

Ilys Mary Ledesma Zapata, 37; Christian Johan Saavedra-Omona, 21; and Braud Pineda Avendano, 33; all are Venezuela residents, currently staying in Waukegan, appeared on Nov. 25 before Judge Anthony Coco, who denied the state’s motion to Christian Johan detain pre-trial for each de- Saavedra-Omona fendant.

In its motion, the state alleged the defendants are a flight risk. All three defendants are charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felony) and one count of retail theft (Class 3 felony). As a condition of their release, all three defendants are prohibited from entering the Elmhurst Kohl’s.

It is alleged that on Nov. 24 at approximately 1:01 p.m., officers with the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Kohl’s, located at 303 S. Route 83, regarding a retail theft that had just occurred.

It is alleged that three individuals, lat-

er identified as Ledesma Zapata, Saavedra-Omona and Pineda Avendano, entered Kohl’s, selected multiple items of clothing and then left the store without paying for the merchandise.

It is further alleged that the trio then reentered the store, again selected multiple Braud Pineda Avendano items of clothing and left the store without paying, at which time they were detained by officers with the Elmhurst Police Department. It is alleged that the total value of the items stolen from the store is approximately $504.

It is further alleged that Ledesma Zapata was in possession of a large magnet used to defeat anti-theft devices in the store.

“It is alleged that on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, these three defendants, one of whom brought an anti-theft device with her, entered the Kohl’s store, helped themselves to more than $500 worth of merchandise and then left the store without paying,” Berlin said.

“With the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season now upon us, I ask everyone to please help us combat theft and if you see something suspicious, please alert store authorities. I commend the Elmhurst Police Department for their prompt response in this case and for their ongoing efforts in protecting our businesses and patrons.”

The next court date for all three defendants is scheduled Dec. 18 for arraignment.

Pair accused of armed robbery at Elmhurst 7-Eleven On Monday, Nov. 27, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced that Judge Anthony Coco had granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for two Ditalion Cook County individuBarnett als accused of robbing at gunpoint an Elmhurst 7-Eleven convenience store.

Ditalion Barnett, 27, of the 3500 block of Douglas Blvd., Chicago, and Adyria Moore, 23, of the 300 block of Iroquois Rd., Hillside, each stand charged with one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm, a Class X felony.

On Friday, Nov. 24, at approximately 7:56 p.m., officers with the Elmhurst Police Department responded to a call of an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven store located at 572 S. York Street. Following an investigation, it is alleged that Barnett, wearing a face mask, entered the store, selected a bottled beverage and approached the register. It is alleged that once at the register, Barnett displayed a handgun and told the clerk, “Give me everything,” which the clerk refused to do. It is further alleged that Barnett then told the clerk, “I’m going to shoot you.” It is further alleged that when the clerk again refused Barnett’s commands, Barnett took the beverage and left the store without paying. It is alleged that Barnett then got into a vehicle driven by Moore and fled the scene.

The investigation also found that Barnett and Moore had allegedly planned the robbery with Moore supplying Barnett with the address of the 7-Eleven two days prior to the crime.

On Saturday, Nov. 25, Barnett and Moore were located at a Bellwood gas station and taken into custody without incident.

“In DuPage County, we will not stand for

the type of violent gun crime alleged in this case,” Berlin said. “This type of criminal behavior has no place in society and will be met with the full force of the law. We are all thankful that the clerk, who was just trying to make an honest Adyria living, was not physically Moore harmed. I commend the Elmhurst Police Department for their outstanding work in identifying and apprehending the defendants in this case as well as the Bellwood Police Department for their assistance.”

“Violent crime will not be tolerated in Elmhurst, and this case is another great example of strong interagency cooperation and our officers’ dedication to hold offenders accountable for crime in our community,” Chief McLean said. “I want to thank the members of the Elmhurst Police Department for their tireless efforts to identify and locate the suspects in this case and the officers of the Bellwood Police Department for their assistance apprehending them; all occurring less than 24 hours later. I also thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office for their legal guidance in this case.”

The next court appearance for both defendants is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 18, for arraignment. Because the crime was allegedly committed with a handgun, if found guilty, sentencing guidelines require a 15-year enhancement to any sentence imposed by the judge, resulting in a minimum sentence of 21 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are not proof of the defendants’ guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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(Continued from page 5) City of Elmhurst bricks for the plaza and fire departMitten Tree Collection ment memorabilia will be available to Help kids, teens and adults stay warm purchase online to support fundraising this winter by donating gloves, mittens, efforts at elmhurst.org/firstrespondscarves and socks to our Mitten Tree. ersmemorial. It is hoped that this new Fasten your donations on the Christmas sculpture can be created and installed tree located in the center foyer of City by Sept. 11, 2024. Thank you in adHall, at 209 N. York St. Clothespins are vance for your generous consideration. in the basket at the Fire Department Don’t forget the Holly Trolley!

Administration counter. Mittens, socks, The City of Elmhurst has announced scarves and gloves will be distributed that free Holly Trolley Service will be by the Yorkfield Food Pantry in Elm- available on Saturdays from Nov. 25 hurst. The Mitten Tree will accept do- through Dec. 30. Hours of service will nations until Sunday, Dec. 31. be 12 noon to midnight. Shoppers are invited to hop on, hop off, shop, dine, City plans First explore.

Responders Memorial Plaza The Trolley stops are: Elmhurst firefighters, the City of 1. York & Park Elmhurst, the businesses of Elmhurst, 2. York and Schiller and the citizens of Elmhurst are mov3. York and Third ing forward with a new piece of public 4. Second and Addison sculpture created to memorialize the 5. Cottage Hill and Virginia fateful day of 9/11 in our community.

6. Spring Road and the Illinois PraiWith a piece of rail given to the City rie Path from the Twin Towers, local sculptor 7. York and Vallette Jason Peot will create a vibrant, movFun on the trolley will also include ing, multi-faceted, 9/11 memorial to special events such as appearances by be placed near Fire Station #2 on York Princesses Elsa and Anna, Holiday Street in Elmhurst.

Carolers, Elmhurst Public Library StoThe Elmhurst Fire Department is rytime, Elmhurst History and more. Be seeking support for this effort. Contri- sure to scan the QR Code located inbutions of any amount will be sought side the trolley to enter-to-win a weekduring this time. Commemorative ly prize

The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) presents the ECPA Winter Carolers, pictured here at the Roy home in December, 2022. Under the direction of Becky Marianetti, York High School drama director and choir director, and ECPA Board member, the ECPA Winter Carolers will be spreading holiday cheer for one night only, Sunday, Dec. 17. At press time, 20 visits remain and are expected to sell out. For more information, including song selection, and to secure your visit, go to ECPA-Elmhurst.org and click on the Events tab.

Elmhurst Public Library programs Friday, Dec. 1 from 2-4 p.m.

Friday Features: Barbie Enjoy an afternoon at the movies.

Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/Friday. No registration.

Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1-4 p.m.

Polar Express T-Trak Model Railroad Experience model trains depicting the famous Polar Express from Chicago T-Trak, a group of railroad modelers that run N-scale trains on modular layouts. Live in-person. No registration.

Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-noon - Canasta Join us for a friendly game of Canasta every week. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. No registration.

Monday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-noon Scrabble Club Play a friendly game of Scrabble.

All skill levels welcome. Live in-per- the Illinois State Museum, walks us son. No registration required. through the life cycle of clothing in the 1800s, from creation and mendMonday, Dec. 4 from 7-8 p.m. ing to washing and recycling, while Shooting Shipwrecks: The highlighting artifacts from the MuseStories Behind the Photos um’s collections.

Underwater photographer Cal Live in-person with a virtual preKothrade uses dozens of shipwreck senter and on Zoom. No registration images to tell stories of high seas required. adventure, danger, and the drama he has experienced over more than a de- Wednesday, Dec. 6 cade of photographing some of the from 10 a.m.-noon world’s most haunting shipwrecks. American Mah Jongg Live in-person and on Zoom. RegisGather for this game of skill, tration required. strategy, calculation, and a certain amount of chance. Prior experience Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 1-3 p.m. is required. Live in-person. No regBridge and istration.

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Learning with the littles

I just finished a visit with my littles, aka grands. They are five dollars, nearly three dollars and 25 cents, if we are counting in years.

It was a giggly, playful, cuddly, I’m not hungry, I’m so hungry, I’m not tired, I just fell asleep sitting up, I don’t have to go, I have to go real bad, colorful. craft-filled, hug-filled, love-filled, sand-filled, sticky, spillful, wonderful set of days.

We swam in the lake and rode in the boat. We splashed our toes at the beach. We visited the candy store and paid all by ourselves (with Grammy’s dollars). We made muffins stuffed with peanut butter cups - not necessarily recommended. We coated grapes with sugar and Kool-Aid. We topped everything we could with frosting and sprinkles (because why not?). We made bouncy balls (fail).

We hunted frogs. We looked for fish in the water. We fished with magnets on the living room floor.

We painted rocks and sprinkled them with glitter. We picked flowers. We tended my garden and discovered that we didn’t like eating pea pods. (So much for that theory.)

We found apples on the ground and made fritters the next morning.

Did I mention sprinkles?

We pulled the wagon because it made us feel strong, and strong is a good thing to be. We drank lots of water to stay hydrated.

We took walks after dinner while dancing, singing and hunting for hidden treasures in the sand by the swing set. Sometimes we walked down to the lake and before you knew it, we were all in—the water, that is—because we couldn’t stop ourselves.

At night we played games. One involved jelly beans and tasting them.

If you were five or younger, you could spit the yucky ones into a bowl. But if you were an uncle you had to eat them. This fact was hilarious, especially if you were less than six.

We asked questions. So many, many questions.

When you are five and nearly three, the world hosts many questions. It is a privilege for me to answer them.

Why is the water wet? Do the

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fish feel wet in the water? When the eagles catch a mama fish, what happens to her babies? Where do the turtles go in the winter? Can I help stir? Can my new frog live in your cabin? Can we do a puzzle?

When is it my turn to pull the wagon? I want to pull the wagon!

Is it my turn? When will it be my turn?

But sometimes, my littles had answers of their own, and profound answers at that.

When we were making muffins, someone was overenthusiastic when stirring and some of the batter spilled onto the countertop and floor.

No big deal, but I must have sighed when wiping up the mess because little miss five dollar said: “We are little. It was only a mistake, Grammy. We all make mistakes.”

I’m so glad her parents have taught her this. That is it OK to make mistakes and to know this is normal and OK and a part of learning and growing. That without mistakes we’d be boring, stagnant beings.

That it is okay to own your mistakes because that is an everyday part of life. That mistakes are inevitable, but not terrible. Never terrible. Spilling things is a normal part of life.

The sooner we understand this, the better, because life is most certainly filled with spills of all kinds.

My littles were here for a brief visit. I wish it could have been longer because in our short times together, we share love and hugs and cuddles.

But we also share knowledge.

I only hope I am able and blessed to teach them as much as they teach me.

Spills and all.

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

The critical meeting between Biden and China Chairman Xi

By U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi On Sunday, Nov. 19, in my capacity as Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), I joined Chairman Mike Gallagher on CBS’ Face the Nation to discuss the significance of the meeting between President Joe Biden and Chairman Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.

Overall, I believe that this meeting produced encouraging potential steps forward on key issues, including restarting military-to-military communications that will reduce the risk of conflict, as well as an initial agreement for the PRC to expand its efforts to crack down on the production and export of chemicals used to make fentanyl—a significant source that fuels the fentanyl epidemic we

face here in our country.

However, even beyond ensuring that Xi follows through on these commitments, significant work remains.

The U.S. must continue to hold the CCP accountable on issues like the human rights abuses against those in Tibet, Hong Kong, and mainland China, as well as its ongoing genocide of the Uyghur people.

Further, we must continue to show our support for the security of Taiwan’s democracy as we counter broader CCP aggression across the Indo-Pacific region.

Finally, I am committed to our ongoing efforts of combatting the CCP’s unfair trade practices on behalf of American businesses and workers, as Beijing continues deliberate attempts to undercut our economy and our workers while stealing billions of dollars’ worth of American intellectual property.

The meeting between President Biden and Chairman Xi was an important first step towards reducing the risk of conflict and tacking issues like the ongoing fentanyl epidemic, and I hope future discussions will continue to address the work that remains.

Virtual town hall on the youth mental health epidemic At 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, I will be hosting a virtual town hall with local experts on the ongoing youth mental health epidemic, how best to address it, and what steps parents, health care professionals, and policymakers can take to help those in need.

Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness to do more to address America’s mental health crisis, particularly in teens and young people, has risen, but there is still more to be done at all levels, particularly as we confront the related substance abuse challenges facing our nation.

You can join my discussion on Zoom by using the following link: https://ushr.zoomgov.com/ webinar/register/WN_9_G9INz_ Q1qlcx0SmKtOjg#/registration I look forward to seeing you there.

Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th Congressional District of Illinois, which includes part of Addison, Wood Dale and Bensenville.

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American Legion songwriters event tops the charts and a bunch of #1 hits among them, these composers and performers are among the best in Music City. Frank Myers made his third appearance at the event and has the distinction of writing a song that spent time in the top position on two different charts with two different artists. His blockbuster hit, “I swear,” performed by John Michael Montgomery, spent four weeks at #1 on the country charts. The next year, All-4-One’s version of the very same

song spent 11 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Myers also wrote Eddie Rabbit and Crystal Gayle’s number one hit, “You and I.” The song was originally not written as a duet. He shared the vision for the recording did not initially include Gayle singing back Rabbit’s lines to him. It was while Gayle was warming up the idea of this particular arrangement was born. The song went to number one and is considered the

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7th best duet recording in country music history by CMT. Songwriter Danny Wells has also had incredible success with the likes of “Check Yes or No,” the most played George Strait hit ever on radio. Strait’s recording shot right to #1, where it spent four weeks. Both the CMA and ACM awarded it with song of the year in 1995.

Wells also penned Rascal Flatts giant hit, “These Days” and Colin Raye’s, “Couldn’t Last a Moment.”

These hits reached number one and number three, respectively. Wells has also written hits for Craig Morgan and Jo Dee Messina.

Not to be outdone by the other two incredibly talented artists, songwriter Wynn Varble, had much of the crowd in stitches with his incredibly funny stories about his songs. His delightful Georgia drawl and clever tales endeared him to the audience. Varble’s number one hits include Brad Paisley’s performance of “Waitin’ on a Woman” and Easton Corbin’s version of “A Little More Country Than That.”

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Varble penned the song with Worley as a 9/11 remembrance, as they didn’t want America to forget what happened on that tragic day.

“This was my second time attending the Stories Behind the Songs event,” Franny Marcucci Decker of Elmhurst shared. “I’ve brought my sisters with me, and we are already looking forward to attending again next year!

“Hearing what inspired the songs really gives the music a new dimension.

Now, when listening to the lyrics, and even singing along, it’s not just good music, but you have an understanding where it came from. You don’t even need to be a country music fan to enjoy the event. The stories are interesting and funny and you get a great insight into the music-making process.”

Plans for a fifth annual ‘Stories Behind the Songs” are already underway.

This event is quickly becoming one of the Chicago area’s best.

(Thank you to Rich Reichert for his contributions to the stories about the Stories Behind the Songs event.)

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Memorial to mark 65th anniversary of Our Lady of the Angels fire Chicago Royal Airs to perform at Queen of Heaven cemetery

10:45 a.m. The service will take place promptly at 11 a.m. and will Alumni of the Chicago Royal take place rain or shine.

Airs Drum & Bugle Corps are making plans to meet for a memorial More about the service on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Royal Airs to commemorate the 65th anniverThe Royal Airs Corps Drum & sary of the Our Lady of the Angels Bugle Corps was the only corps (OLA) Catholic School fire, which in history to win all three Nationclaimed the lives of 92 children and al Championship titles - American three nuns on Dec. 1, 1958.

Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Among the fatalities were three (VFW) and the CYO in 1965. The students who were members of Corps disbanded shortly after the the Chicago Royal Airs – Valerie 1968 season due to lack of funding.

Thoma, Frances Guzaldo and RogAfter a period of 34 years, the er Ramlow. Nine other members of Corps got together again for practhe Corps also attended OLA but tice in the fall of 2001 to perform were able to escape unharmed. in 2002 as a senior exhibition corps Every year on the first Sunday in to honor its founder Sie Lurye, who December, the Royal Airs Reunion was to be inducted into the Drum Corps alumni gather at Our Lady of Corps Hall of Fame. The Royal the Angels Memorial site in Queen Airs resumed its visits to Queen of of Heaven cemetery located at 1400 Heaven in December of 2001 and So. Wolf Rd. in Hillside. have met there ever since.

Serge Uccetta, an OLA fire surThe Royal Airs were founded vivor and the drum major for the at the Humboldt Park Boathouse Royal Airs Junior Drum and Bugle in June of 1958 and were housed Corps, gives the eulogy each year. in three stores on Division St. and It’s a chance to play Taps and to Monticello Ave. in Chicago unremember and pray for the many til they moved into Connelly Post departed souls. on North Ave. and Central Park in This year’s ceremony will in- 1964. clude a special tribute to the 65th Father Joseph Ognibene, a priest anniversary. at Our Lady of the Angels, would The public is invited to join the stop by the Royal Airs Hall on the Royal Airs along with the fire sur- weekends back in the early 1960’s vivors and the family and friends of to offer his blessings and commuthose who perished on that fateful nion to the group before they left day in 1958. for a competition, especially for Attendees are asked to arrive by an out-of-state show. He came to

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Alumni of the Chicago Royal Airs Drum & Bugle Corps stand at attention at the Our Lady of the Angels memorial site in Queen of Heaven cemetery at the annual service held in remembrance of the 92 children and three nuns whose lives were claimed in a fire at a school on Dec. 1, 1958. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. to commemorate the 65th anniversary of that tragic day and the public is invited.

Queen of Heaven for the ceremony in 2001 and 2002, Information for this article was provided by Amawhen gatherings resumed. Father Joe passed away in tore Joseph Menle, OLA Class of 1957 and Royal Airs December of 2003.

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Wolf Carbon Solutions, the company behind the proposed project, filed a motion with state regulators on Nov. 20 to withdraw its application, although Wolf’s president said the company intends to file a new application in the future.

“We have made the decision to withdraw our current application, with the intent to refile in early 2024, to address the questions and concerns raised by ICC staff in their recommendation.” Wolf President Dean Ferguson said in a statement.

Ferguson also noted that the company “remains committed” to the project and that it will continue going through regulatory processes in Iowa and with the Army Corps of Engineers.

While portions of the pipeline’s plan have yet to be finalized, it was generally proposed to run from two ethanol production facilities owned

by Archer Daniels Midland in Iowa and terminate near Decatur, home to ADM’s North American headquarters.

According to the initial plan filed with the ICC, the pipeline would have run southeast from the Iowa border through Rock Island, Henry, Stark, Peoria, Tazewell, Logan, DeWitt and Macon counties.

Wolf’s withdrawal comes a few weeks after staff at the Illinois Commerce Commission, the agency responsible for overseeing such projects, recommended the state reject the project application.

Brett Seagle, an engineer in the ICC’s safety and reliability division, said in written testimony that Wolf had not yet identified a specific enough location for the pipeline, had not finalized its business arrangement with ADM, nor had it filed appropriate paperwork with federal authorities.

“The proposed project is not a benefit to the citizens of Illinois, nor is it in the public interest,” he wrote.

Seagle further urged the commission to consider the “overwhelmingly negative public sentiment” toward the project.

That sentiment is being driven, in part, by the work of activists who have engaged in a months-long campaign against the pipeline.

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Interim Chief of Police Roy Selvik announced that a trio of Columbian migrants have been charged with scamming a woman out of more than $20,000.

Miguel Pena-Gomez, 43; Liliana Nagles-Cuesta, 49; and Angela Posada-Acosta, 45 appeared in First Appearance Court where Judge George Ford denied the state’s motion to deny bail for all three defendants.

All three defendants are charged with one count of theft by deception of $5,000 or more from someone over 60-years-old, a Class 2 felony.

On Nov. 7, officers with the Addison Police Department responded to a call at Caputo’s, located in the 500 block of W. Lake Street, for a report of a theft by deception.

Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that a male subject, later identified as Pena-Gomez, approached the victim and asked her for help claiming that he had a winning lottery ticket worth $6 million and that he needed money to collect the winnings. It is alleged that while they were speaking, Nagles-Cuesta approached them and asked if they needed help and that she speaks Span-

ish. Nagles-Cuesta then allegedly pretended to contact lottery authorities to see how much money was necessary to collect the winnings, which she then told the victim was $30,000.

It is alleged that when the victim stated she did not have $30,000, Nagles-Cuesta offered to get money from her account to help. It is further alleged that Nagles-Cuesta left saying she was going to the bank. It is alleged that she returned a short time later and that she, Pena-Gomez, and the victim then got into the victim’s car and drove to the victim’s bank. It is alleged that once at the bank, the victim withdrew $20,143 and then drove back to Caputo’s.

It is further alleged that Nagles-Cuesta then left the victim and Pena-Gomez and told them she was going back to her bank to withdraw more money. A short time later, Pena-Gomez allegedly told the victim that he was not feeling well and asked her to go into the store to get him some medicine.

It is alleged the victim went into the store and left the money in the glove compartment of her car and that when she returned, Pena-Gomez took the money and fled. It is further alleged that Nagles-Cuesta never returned.

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Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2023 Operations & Maintenance

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GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Alvarado, Lindsay, Amberg, Melinda R., Anderson, Kimberley M, Anees, Hiba, Apuli, Liana, Arcisz, Gregory W, Arredondo, Cecelia, Baker Zaleski, Amy B, Barnes, Erin, Bartgen, Jennifer, Bascon, Julia, Behr, Lori, Bilolikar, Ragini, Black, Mimi, Brekher, Jessica, Brooks, Dawn M, Bruch, Kevin, Burbulis, Athena S., Busleta, Lucille, Busse, Erica, Byrne, Anne, Caravello, Laura, Cardamone, Kerri L, Cetrone, Kathleen, Cipolla, Vincent, Clark, Carol A, Cosgrove, Megan, Criner, Tracey, Czarnowski, Theresa B, Davies, Linda M., De Eguia, Ane, DeMauro, Therese, DePhillips, Margaret, Dodson, Joseph, Dolan, Julie R, Dolecki, Lindsey L, Doyle, Ronan, Duerkop, Frederick Andrew, Eastman, AnnJanette, Eberspacher, Kathryn, Egert, Mary, Fazzini, Kimberly A., Fichtner, Monica P., Fleischer, Tracy y, Frahm, Jennifer, Gadrim, Courtney J, Gagliano, Laura K, Garcia, Patricia A, Gardner, Laura, Gibbs, Clare E., Gimbel, Mary Ann, Giuffre, Jade, Gorecki, Emily, Grant, Aban, Guarino, Lisa, Gutierrez, Emily, Gutierrez, Leticia A, Hansoti, Maya V, Heck, Daniel, Hennessey, Patricia J., Hennin, Lisa H., Hertel, Kelly Ann, Homan, Kevin, Hopson, Crystal J, Horner, Geoffrey S., Hruska, Laura, Islami, Juliane P., Izzo-Famartino, Kira, Jacinto, Patricia J, Jakubauskas, Kevin G., Johnson, Carl, Kain, Karyn M, Kamienski, Michelle M., Kang, Ju Hyun, Kapsalis, Cadden S., Kaspar, Mary M, Kennedy, Michelle W., Kerrigan, Kelly, Knoff, Caroline, Kost, Holly M., Kowalski, Ari, Krissinger, Robert R., LaBianco, Susan, Lawrence, Roger, Lee, Yerang, Letizia, Claudia, Levesque, Fiona J, Link, Sarah T., Lopez, Angel, Louis, Joshua J, Lucca, Mary E, Ludkowski, Victoria I., Lyles, Katrina, Lyons, Nathan T, Magner, James M, Majethia, Sarosh I, Makinney, Sarah M., Mallo, Patrick J, Markwald, Elizabeth A., Marshall, Philip G., McDonald, Rachele, McGehee, Joshua A., McNaughton, Joyce A., Menolascino, Teresa, Metzger Jr, Harold F, Michalesko, Francis A, Mikos, Genesis, Miller, Katherine, Miller, Marcy, Momani, Lana, Montero, Lorena, Moylan, Julia, Murray, Susan M., Nacker, Chase, Noble, Jessica L, Nolan, Erin, Nolley, Debbie L, O’Brien, Patrick H, Ocampo, Amy P, Ochoa, Yesenia, Olsen, Eric L., Olson, Anne, O’Rourke, Kristen, Pierce, Jesse, Platt, Michelle, Provenzano, Terrie, Rivera, Kathleen, Rodriguez, Catherine Z, Rodriguez, Millicent, Ryan, Jonathan, Rybinski, Amanda S, Salem, Nadreen, Sandoval, Kassandra, Sands, Ava, Sauvageau, Elisabeth, Sawyer, Jessica, Schacht, David L., Schoenberg, Max, Serio, Rosemary, Silva, Miguel, Smith, Jessica A., Smith, LaMar, Smitley, Kenneth, Sohail, Nasrin M, Solimene, Ursula, Spencer, Sara A, Spiro, Andrea, Staerkel, Matthew, Staples, Michael, Stefanik, Henke, Steinberg, Jamie M, Sternik, Nancy E, Stewart, Tracey, Stratton, Erin, Szejner, Kristie Kay, Talluto, Joseph V, Tuttle, Jacob, Valvis, Madelyne R, Waldherr, Jane M., Wangler, Maureen, West, Laura, Westendorf, Katherine S., Weston, Terry, Wheat, Alyssa, White, Richard J, Wolf, Erica, Wycoff, Dana A, Zayas,

Stephanie, Zgutowicz, Micaela D, Zielke, Karen L., Zotta, Angelina, Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Aiello, Vincent M, Bartolazzi, Stephanie L, Boyko, Jacob A, Cook, Caroline, Dalrymple, Ann M, Elbel, Melinda, Ferhati, Elizabeth W., Hamblin, Jillian Lynn, Hasso, Elizabeth, Huth, Denise A, Jenkins, Nancy E, Killenberg, Melissa, Kordopitoulas, Alyssa, Mancuso, Jamie, Merna, Mary Kate, Romp, Ashley, Scarsella, Meghan L, Smaga, Kristen A, Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Ali, Wali Justin, Allaire, Sara Ann, Bartuch, Nicholas, Buckley, Alec, DiCarlo, Teri, Dunn, Joshua M, Farazi, Meagan R., Frost, Colleen, Furman, Peyton, Gecsey, Sharon, Gehrke, Morgan, Guttilla, Roberta, Heiman, Amanda M, Helton, Thomas, Herrera, Jacquelyn, Iglendza, Anastasija, Johnson, Zachary D, Keeley, Rebecca, Koenig, Kelly R, Lawrence, Samuel, Malone, Mary, Martinez Rios, Caryna, Meyer, Tara P., Mundle, Kevin P, Neville, Mary, O’Brien, Amanda, Pacer, Ashlyn, Palma, Nicole, Paterakis, Alyssa, Pelaez Salinas, Lidoines, Pinta, Anna V., Riemersma, Claire, Riley, Rachel A, Ross, Alec, Sear, Elisabeth, Sebastian, Angela C, Serrata, Elizabeth T., Sperlik, Deanna, Testin, Abigail, Wallace, Kelly, Wheeler, Kathryn R.L., Whitcomb, Julia D, Wolff, Christopher J. Salary Range: 60,000 - $89,999 Allen, Vanessa, Alomari, Nora E, Alvarado, Christina, Andrews, Nathan D, Antonson, April L., Ausnehmer, Meghan G., Avina, Norelly J., Ayala, Daisy, Bandolik, Brock, Barragan, Rosalinda, Bartuch, Toni M, Battaglia, Shannon, Berkowitz, Rebecca J., Berngard, Amanda, Beverley-Ciullo, Heather, Bilancia, Angela E, Birchler, Elizabeth T., Birns, Claire M, Blasen, Sharon, Bloom, Maria, Bodine, Kara S., Bolos, Vasilike, Borsellino, Danielle M., Bourke, Matthew B., Brogni, Colleen R., Brown, Adam W, Brummer, Heidi J, Buckel, Ryan, Bull, Carey, Buller, Katherine R., Buono, Jennifer L, Calderon, Abigail R, Calderone, Rebecca, Callaghan, Kelly M., Callen, Jenna C., Calvo, Linda M., Cardenas, Aracely, Carlson, Matthew J, Charleston, Marissa A, Childrey, Kristen, Chmura, Jessica, Chou, Yi-Hua Marie, Ciannella, Kirsten, Colleran, Nicole J., Costello, Janet, Cotton, Matthew R, Cunanan, Samantha F., Dagres, Nicole, Darley, Sophie E, Davis, Melissa, De Peralta, Melissa Domino, Deck, Cassandra Nicole, Deflorio, Alyssa K., Delgado, Nina K, Desir, Cassie, Diamond, Katherine M., Docauer, William, Dolson, Jennifer, Dowling, Kathryn E., Duffy, William E, Duran, Sonia, Earley, Shannon R, Egan, Alexander C, Ellison, Megan M, Ernst, William, Farber, Zachary A., Feldman, Susan, Feldmann, Anna, Firak, Elizabeth M., Fisher, Juliann M, Fisher, Robert R., Folliard, Morgan, Forde, Michael, Frank, Taylor E., Froats, Payton, Gallagher, Jennifer R, Garcia, Shawna M., Germanos, Alyssa M., Goldsmith, Lindsey C., Goodman, Kathleen C., Gorton, Eric S., Green, Joshua J., Guercio, Stefanie, Guerrero, Ana, Guerrero, Yvonne, Gui, Lauren V, Guziewski, Kelly M, Hayes, Sarah N, Heckinger, Kristina A., Helberg, Jeffrey, Hendrickson, Megan E., Hennessy, Colleen, Hermanek, Cara R., Hernandez, Elizabeth M, Hidalgo, Natalie M., Hobbs, Bry-

an T., Hobbs, Mary T, Holbrook, Anna, Hollars, Kyra R., Holub, Nicole M., Howe, Erin, Hull, Carly E, Jendreas, Dorothy, Jensen, Michelle L., Johnson, Grace, Joyce, Lauren M., Kaiser, Melinda P., Kalinsky, Sara E, Keleher, Stacey M., Kellner, Ryan J, Kiel, Mikaela, Killingham, Tonja, Kling, Jeanette T., Knoch, Elizabeth, Kolb, James R, Konopka, Pawel P., Kouba, Ashley M., Kowal, Katherine, Kowalski, Kyle, Kuharchuk, Renee N, Kurzawski, Kathleen, Kushik-Sinclair, Jodi L, Lancaster, Melissa, Larrabee, Alondra I., Larsen, Emily A., Lashmet, Elena, Latz, Margaret, Leiber, Amanda M., Lepore, Anne M., LeResche, Megan K., Lewandowski, Surina M, Lilly, Sara, Lim, Andrew J., Looze, Melissa, Lopez, Dalila, Lutow, Agnieszka Jadwiga, Lytle, Joseph R., Madeira, Megan A., Maletich, Keegan S., Marcinkowski, Michele, Marlott, Lynn T, Marras, Kelsey A., Martinez, Isui Y, Mathes, Nicole, Mattes, Gabrielle M., Maurer, Hannah, May, Silvia, McDonald, Elizabeth A, McDonnell, Colleen, McGovern, Julie A, McGowan, Denise L., Melvin, Phoenix, Menconi, Brooke H., Messina, Jaclyn, Metzler, Kaitlyn, Meyers, Emily, Mitchell, Danielle C., Mladic-Morales, Rebecca L, Moawad, Deena, Morales, Brenda, Mueller, Amy M., Mulroy, Alexandra R., Munoz, Maria DeJesus, Myrda, Justyna, Nader, Julia C., Nawrocki, Kathryn N, Neitling, Kimberly A, Norman, Mary K, Noverini, Nicole, Nugent, Kathryn A, O’Brien, Mary M., O’Callaghan, Lorna, O’Connor, Erin M, O’Connor, John, Ogle, Kristin, Ohls, Kevin, O’Keefe, Kathleen M, Okray, Carly E, O’Neill, Maureen, Owens, Stacia, Palmer, Ingrid G, Parikh, Julie, Passarella, Elizabeth, Pavlacka, Maggie J, Petit, Amanda L, Pitaro, Kori, Platz, Bridgett M., Potvin, Kathleen J., Prather, Julie C., Price, Thomas, Puralewski, Kathleen T., Rajcan, Viera, Ramirez Jr, Mario, Raney, Laura, Rasine, Michelle T., Rayan, Ronny R., Reyes, Elizabeth, Rizzo, Nicole M., Rochkus, Samantha, Rosales, Kimberly, Rossman, Molly J, Rufus, Cassanova, Rusthoven, Kristen M, Sak, Elizabeth, Salvo, Kelly M, Sanders, Sara M, Scaliatine, Kyrstin L., Scheel, Laura M, Schlueter, Geri A, Schneider, Danielle D, Scott, Kathryn, Scott, Sara M, Shields, Kathryn, Smith, Kevin D., Snyder, Kevin, Sorensen, Paphada Samutthai, Spinelle, Amanda S, Spitalli, Michael, Stachura, Katherine, Stanford, Brittney M., Starr, Veronica C, Stern, Angela K., Stone, Kristi A., Strange, Ashley A., Strejc, Laurel A., Stronczek, Meghan M, Sundberg, Reed B., Sweeney, Kimberly M., Swieton, Abby, Swihart, Julie M., Thomas, Abby L, Torre, Sarah, Townsend, Alice, Tracy, Samantha, Tucker, Ashley J, Vaca, Jocelyn C, Vazquez, Gabriela, Vega, Jessica M., Vega, Tina, Vervack, James P, Villegas, Janette, Walker, Melinda L, Ward, Carrie Ann M., Ward, Erin, Watson, Madeline, Wealton, Timothy M., Wedell, Erin A., Whalen, Walker, Wilson, Molly A, Woods, Amber K., Wright, Kendell L., Wulff, Michael W, Young, Julie L, Zinzer, Kirsten N, Salary Range: $90,000 and Over Albert, Timothy W, Albert, Wendy L, Alexander, Fabiola, Alfano, Carine E, Alicea, Arlin, Allaire, Beth, Anderson, Ryan D, Annen, Alexandra E., Anthony, Amy L., Bagdasarian, Shahe, Bahramis,

Anna, Baker, Patrick M, Ballard, Colleen M, Barnum, William D., Barra, Ashley A, Bartholomew, Kristen J., Bartolai, Pia R, Bashor, Sanna Lisa, Baumeister, Kurt, Baxter, Valerie S, Beedy, David J., Begani, Kelly, Bendicsen, Cathleen S, Berg, Brian S, Bertani, Nicholas Andrew, Bevly, Elizabeth R, Bhimji, Alisha, Bibel, Mark, Bison, Courtney F., Blanford, Lauren B., Bold, Matthew J., Bolur, Heather N, Bowles, Michele C, Boyle, Nicole T, Boyle-Del Rio, Sally J, Bradley, Erika M., Branick, Caroline M, Briggs, Serena D., Brock, Kathryn A., Brooks, Robin A, Brown, Amy A, Brown, Whitney A, Bugielski, Mary Jo, Burgett, Dylan R., Burns, Michelle, Buzinski, Robin M., Bylina, Cecilia D., Byrne, Denise M., Calderisi, Laura K, Calenberg, Daniel J, Campbell, Keisha, Canfield, Donald, Cannon, Sarah M, Canton, Donald J., Carbonaro, Kelly A, Carl, Tamra A., Carlson, Michele M, Carney, Danielle C, Castaldi, Kelly C, Casten, Michael, Chambers, Brendan W, Chmielinski, Jeffrey J., Cohen, Therese, Collins, Caitlin, Collins, David, Collons, Gillian, Comber, Jennie, Comings, Doreen L, Conrad, Jacquelyn M., Constable, John, Cook, Colleen M, Cortez, Kathryn, Cote, Marta, Cowger, Jessica D., Creer, Suzanne S., Crist, Laurie J., Cultra, Dan, Curcio, Kory, Curran, Barbara, Cusack, Christine C., Czech, Sandra L, Dahlman, Frank H, Danielczyk, Diane S, De Grado, Stephanie J, DeAngelis, Lauren E., Decaire, Adam, Delaney, Kathryn M, DeLockery, Sheleen L, DeLoriea, Kelly, Denne, William, Desai, Roopa Luv, DeSanti, Lisa, Devlin, Deirdre W, DeYoung, Margaret A, Diebold, Katie A., Diedrich, Caitlin E., DiNovo, Michael R., DiPaolo, Stephanie M, Discipio, Jacquelyn M., DiTomasso, Lindsey Ann, Dobric, Antoinette M, Dobric, Stevan D, Dollaske, Kara L., Dospoy, Tammy J., Dowdy, Kenneth J, Drach, Jeff P, Drumm, Brian D., Drumm, Erica, Dubrick, Kristen C., Dudzinski, Janet, Dufner, Julie N, Dunn, Cecilia M., Dunn, Ellen K, Dunn, Michael, Edgley, James Richard, Edwards, Courtney A., Eisen, Meredith M, Emrikson, Carrie, Engbers, Kathleen S, Evers, Kristie M, Ewald, Megan C, Fagan, Corinne M., Felde, Laura A, Feldkamp-Pradhan, Julie A, Ferraris, Lisa, Ferris, Lynn, Figueroa-Burgos, Lillian, Fijor, Stephen A, Finley, Teri L., Fiore, Lindsey A, Fitzgerald, Kristina, Fitzgerald, Michael, Flaherty, Lisa A., Floreani, Denise, Ford, Joanne P., Ford, Shannon L., Forsythe, Kevin J., Fowler, Joseph P, Fox, Nora E, Franks, Elizabeth M., Fraticola, Lisa M., Frederick, Kelly A, Fried, Marianne C, Friedericks, Lauren M., Fuller, Andrew L, Fuller, Lynda G, Fullerton, Kelly Marie, Gabelman, Jami R, Gail, Jeffrey M, Gallivan, Elizabeth, Garcia, Lorena, Gardner, William, Gargano, Maria M, GatesMcChristian, Kristen, Gaunt, John L, Gearing, Adam F, Geary Thomson, Margaret E, Gemkow, Christopher M, Georgalas, Emily E, Giblin, Laurie A, Giuliani, Daniel M., Gley, Mary Beth, Golebiowski, Mark, Gomez, Hilda, Gould, Suzanne, GreenbergSmith, Gayle J., Greene, Jennifer L, Grelecki, David, Grens, Scott M, Greska, Mary M, Grikmanis, Todd, Grosso, Michael F., Grote, Susan S, Gruchot, John E., Gumbach, Christy L, Haderlein, Steven K,

Hagen, Andrew P., Hall, Daniel J, Halupka, Krzysztof R., Hanley, Michael P, HanleyKrzysik, Elena, Hart, Ashley L., Hartman, Benjamin A., Hayes, Donna M, Heiberger, Sara M, Heimann III, William F, Henderson, Tamara, Heraty, Judy C, Herman, Joanne, Herward, Tricia, Higgins, Cynthia Jo, Hilaris, Thomaie E, Hipp, Jill M, Hirsch, Kathryn C., Hobbs, Melissa K, Hoey, Cheryl A, Holba, Brendan T., Hyde, Lauren C., Immel, Jonathan D., James, Kimberly S, Janeteas, Jacqueline, Janzen, Claudia, Jetter, Monika, Jeziorczak, Danuta A., Jirout, Patricia, Johnson, Matthew J, Johnson, Michael D., Jorbin, Lori, Joslyn, Brittany K, Julian, Lisa A., Kacprzynska, Joanna, Kahovec, Sarah, Kalal, Dave, Kalinowicz, Kelly J, Kaniyaly, Veena A., Kasper, Donald G., Kawa, Elizabeth, Keller, Rebecca J, Kennedy-Brooks, Brianne M., Kerins, Katherine Lisa, Kern, Charles A, King, Tyler E., Kissel, Christine M, Klink, Jennifer L, Knight, Heather, Kondrat, Susan A., Krizmanic, Sarah E., Kroger, William P, Krueger, Julie P, Krzyzanowski, Kelly, Kumm, Skip, Kutska, Kendall R., Lamb, Nolan M., Lampa, Kim, LaPenna, Christina M, Larsen, Lindsay R, Larson, Barbara R., Lascody, Gina F, Latoria, Susan, Laurich, Mark J, LaVette, Lisa L., Law, Dina, Leadaman, Sabrina L, Lech, William J, Ledesma, Melisa, Leidolf, Elizabeth A, Lejcar, Anne, Leuschel, Kerry, Liewergen, Megan L., Liljewall, John J, Lindsay, Juliann, Loduha, Benjamin F., Lukritz, Tracey L., Lyons, Kathryn, Macias, Maricela, Maciuszek, Emily A., Magierski, Catherine, Mahoney, Kirsten, Malloy, Flavia Marcucci, Mangun, Robert J, Marianetti, Rebecca M, Mariani, Lisa L, Marik, Sarah E., Martens-Ford, D Marie, Martinelli, MaryKate, Martinez, Desiree Joy, Martinez, Eduvijes, Martinez, Elvira, Martin-Wiora, Joanna M, McDonald, Bridget A, McDonough, Emily M., McDonough, Katherine, McElligott, Laura L, McGuire, Drew P, McKinney, Rebecca W, McNees, Jaime L, Meltz, Paula, Metcalf, Nicholas J, Meza, Jessica A., Michalski, Lisa, Milling, Katherine C, Mitchell, Anne Marie, Mixon, Brandon D., Monken, Matthew P., Moran, Catherine, Moran, Matthew J, Morser, Tracy, Moss, Amy K, Murphy, Kathleen H, Murphy, Michael A, Napper, Elizabeth E, Neigel, Teresa A, Nemec, Jeremy J, Nichols, Julia A., Nissen, Kimberly A, Nolan, Jennifer L., Noncek, Heather L., Nowak, Julie L, Nunes, Tara M., Oberlin, Michele, O’Connor, Edward J, Olague, Sarah, Oliver, Laura A, OliverosPrymicz, Diane, Olson, Justin S., Olson, Laura A, O’Rourke, Tracey E, Ostwald, Ray E, Ott, Elizabeth, Pack, Margaret M., Padberg, Kathryn E, Pappas, Sarah M., Parrini, Isadora, Paschke, Jeremy, Patch, Becky A, Pavlik, Michael J, Pavone, Luke J, Pearson, Robyn, Perrone, Anne P, Petersen, Anthony W., Peterson, Brigid McGinnis, Pfau, Laura E., Piwowarczyk, Daniel M, Pluskota, James P, Poduska, Kevin D, Pogue Reeder, Gina L., Pokryfke, Paul, Powell, Jennifer L, Prafke, Dominique M., Provost, Lynn L., Quinn, Michelle, Regan, Maria M, Richey, Peter M, Rider, Leanne M, Riordan, Timothy E., Riskus, Justin G, Robins, Anna C, Rodriguez, Kelley R., Ross, Jennifer J, Roubitchek, Adam, Rowe, Lindsey A, Rowe, Patricia, Roy, Markus, Rraklli, Vasilika G., Rubenstein, Kevin, Ruckstaetter, Deborah J, Ruesch, Larisa, Ryan, Laura C, Rysko, Christine M, Rzeszutko, Kevin, Rzewuski, Shelley A., Salem, Susan K., Samp, Sarah M, Sanderson, Kurt A, Santana, Maritza L., Santos, Sharon Emmi, Scarlett, Laura S, Schendel, Debra J, Schmidt, Carla, Schroeder, Maureen B., Schroeder, Steven K, Schultz, Allison M, Seiders, Christina S, Sellers, Jennifer, Sennett, Mary Kate, Shackleton, Jennifer A, Sharko, Benjamin F., Sheehan, Thomas J, Sheriff, Meredith L., Sickinger, Lindsay M, Siegers, Chelsey E., Siska, Sybil A., Skaradzinski, Samantha, Smith, Kalissa Candice, Smith-Falicetti, Jazmine Alissa, Soria-Phillips, Teresa, Sorrentino, Geralyn A, Spencer, Cristina, Steahly, Karen, Stecker, Stephanie L, Steinecker, Dana, Stephenson, Susan R, Stoia, Kelly M, Stolz III, Joseph C., Stopka, Jordan, Stoyas, Nicholas E, Sutor, Jaclyn M, Sutter, Brad-

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Continued from previous page ley D, Sutter, Jennifer, Sweeney, Lori, Swiniuch, Katherine M., Szafranski, Chelsea M., Szymonik, Stephanie A., Talbot, Amy Burton, Talbot, Karla J, Talbot, Mark R., Tang, James, Tatevosian, Jessica L, Temple, Kevin, Terrill, Erin M., Thomas, Heidi M., Thomas, Jeremy R, Thomas, Nicole M, Thomashow, Jeremy D., Thompson, Amy, Thompson, Kelsey E., TorresAcosta, Irma, Trendel, Christine L., Trent, Kathryn A., Troyer, Carmela E., Turnbull, Katherine P, Valdez, Claudia, Van Der Aa, Rosaleen M., Vanderplow, Jason S., Vazquez, Lauren E., Vazquez, Ricardo A, Villa, Irene F., Villalobos, Rebecca, Wagner, Rob, Walker, Jessica M, Walker, Thomas E, Walton, Emily E, Walz, Ryan, Washburn, Rachel, Waszkowski, Kristen L., Weaver, Caroline M, Weed, Rebecca A, Weeks, Konstantina, Wenig, Sandy E, Werab, Leah M., Wesseler, Marc W, Westendorf, Steven R, Whelton, Christopher P., Wiggins, Emily E., Williams, Donald S, Wilmer, Amanda M, Wilson, Mary B., Winchester, Jeune, Wolski, Michelle, Wolski, Nancy L., Wyffels, Lindsay N., Young, Nicole, Yun, Lauren C, Zaccone, Jolee Ann, Zentner, Cynthia M, Zock, Lawrence GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Abraham, Cicily, Agrusa, Raffaella, Ahmed, Badar, Ahmed, Sobia, Aiello, Geraldine C, Akers, Suzanne, Alaoui, Amal, Alevizos, Joanne, Ali, Minnu, Alie, Anousheu D, Allen, Mary E., Alvarado, Emanuel, Alvarez, David, Anderson, Karen L, Anderson, Linda L., Anderson, Meghan, Artman, Mason G, Asseff, Kelly, Avgerinos, Samantha J, Avila, Reyna, Aylesworth, Emily, Bagdasarian, Adam J, Baldridge, Elizabeth, Baran, Raymond R, Barcheski, Larry J., Barney, Finn, Barney, Kieran, Beck, Carly, Bedoy, Jessica, Berner, Daniel G, Bernero, Victoria R, Berrier, Nancy L., Bicknell, Rebecca A, Bien, Angie, Billing, Clara A, Bitts, Sheila M, Bojesen, Alexis, Bonanno, Luigi M., Booth, Kathy M., Borel, James E, Borzello, Rebecca, Botello, Esther, Bowles, Jason T., Bowman, Emily D., Bowman, Sean, Brenka, Angela, Brewster, Marquan, Brown, Kristy, Brown, Zachary R, Brugioni, Jacob, Burger, Rebeca C., Bushue, Jane E, Bute, Jack M, Butzen, Kevin, Byrne, Kelly, Byrne, Nancy K, Cabrera, Balbina, Caravello, Margaret M, Carey, Brinne, Carpenter, Kelly, Carrera, Veda, Carry, Evan L, Casey, Elaine, Casey, Patricia, Casey, Tieran, Chaltin, Brendan, Chapa, Josue I, Chaudhari, Alexander J., Chiampas, William, Childrey, Ann Mary, Chlopecki, Eileen A, Choi, Caleb J, Christensen, Linda, Christopherson, Jerry L, Chuprova, Anastasia, Citko, Debra L, Clark, Desiree, Claussen, Ronald, Collings, Brandon S., Collins, Marquitte D, Concannon, Keira, Conkle, Kari, Correa, Elena Raquel, Cossey, Sue, Cotsiopoulos, James C, Cowan, Amy, Coyne, Thomas, Cullen, Mark, Cullen-Meyer, Karen, Czarnecki, Morgan M, Czech, Andrew, Daudelin, Elizabeth, Davelis, Craig, Davisson, Leslie, Deany, Jennie, Deblas, Karina, Dec, Peggy A, Deckard, Cindy, Deckert, Judy, Dedja, Entela, Delcid-Pozo, Leslie, DeMare, Lucy J, Dennis, Kathleen, DeRango, Lauren J, Di Stasi, Barbara, Diaz, Miguel, DiCanio, Anthony, DiCosola, Natalie, DiDomenico, Sofia, Dietrich, Ann M, Dirks, Kendall, Ditchfield, Janis, DiVenere, Brandon M., Dizonno, Nicholas R, Doberstein, Carolyn, Doby, Skylar, Doherty-Doyle, Ann-Marie, Dominguez, Saul, Doyle, Conal, Dubiel, Joanna, Duran, Jorge M., Duran, Maria G, Duran, Pablo, Durkin, Valerie A, Dvorak, Christine, Dwyer, James P, Eckrich, Amanda L, Egan Jr., Ellwood C., Elizalde, Arely, Elliott, Corey L, Engstrom, Jennifer, Erickson, William W, Erpelo, April, Espinosa, Damian, Estephan, Miray F., Evans, Daseon, Ezell, Andrew, Fahad, Tehmina, Fatima, Aliya, Fehlberg, Emily, Feltz, David, Feltz, Patti, Field, Amy, Filosa, Anna C, Fisher, Christopher T., Fite, Gena, Fitzgibbons, Allison M, Flock, Michael J, Flodstrom, Sven A, Flores, Alma D, Forsythe, Carol, Forsythe, John K, Foster, Erin, French, Amanda, Fry, Carol A, Gagliardo, Renee, Gallagher, Lucas, Gallagher, Margaret M., Garcia, Amanda, Garcia, Bertha A, Garcia, Maria, Gasso, Mariah J., Geist,

Autumn, Gelfond, Janis, Gelsomino, Donald, Geneva, Amanda D, Gengler-Rhoades, Tracy, Geraldi, Laurel, Giusti, Barbara, Glassi, Juanita, Glavan, Timothy, Gleason, Barbara M., Godawa, Cynthia L, Gonzalez, Elias, Gooderham, Ryan, Gradei, Pamela, Graefe, Cathleen A., Grimmer, Linda, Griswold, Susan R, Groya, William, Gurkaynak, Ziynet, Gutrich-Walsh, Eileen A, Hallberg, Carol, Hamby, Dorothy, Harbottle, Luke, Hardek, Adam J, Hatzos-Skintges, Catherine, Hauert, Lauren S., Hawes, Jennifer, Hawkins, Scott W, Hayes, Alina K, Hayes, Jeffrey M, Hayward, Alyssa L., Hedman, James E, Hedman, Ronald, Heinle, Marilyn S., Heldak, Paula J, Hernandez, Gladys M, Hertzel, Marilyn C, Hickey, Patricia A., Higgins, Emma, Hilborn, Kathleen Ann, Hills, Amanda, Hoffing, Tamara A., Hogan, James J, Hohman, Colleen M., Hojnacki, Wendy, Holmes, Christine L., Hopson, Zenas, Hoving, Joy M, Hughes, William J, Iacono, Monica, Jackson, Elizabeth, Janis, Cara L, Janowiak, Jessica, Jellison-Landis, Jacqueline, Johns, Amanda J, Johnson, Lauren J, Johnson, Linda, Jones, Carol L, Jones, Corinne, Jones, Lucas, Jozwiak, Gregory M, Kajevic, Domenica T, Kalal, Elizabeth S., Kalal, Laura, Karavolos, Nicholas, Kasak Jr, Arthur E, Kehoe, Nathan, Kenny, Jamee, Kern, Lynne, Khambhati, Insia, Kiewicz, Joseph, Kilgos-Conwell, Jennifer L., Kladis, Michael A., Klatt, Thomas H, Klaus, Mary Ann, Kleinhans, Laura J., Koenig, Christopher, Kohl, Stella R, Kole, Donna J., Kopp, Gregory, Kosanda, Amanda J, Kozuchowski, Natalie G, Kramer, Gilda M, Kraus, Elizabeth, Kubicz, Ryan H., Kuchefski, Stephen, Kurdoglo, Elena, Lail, Jagreet, Lamb, Kimberly A, Lance, Evelyn R, Langdon, Monika, Lantz, Megan, Larsen, Robbie, Laskowski, Robert P, Laszkiewicz, Zachary M., LeDonne, Patricia A, Lejman, Patricia, Levin, Mary Jo, Levine, Andrew J, Lewaniak, Anthony, Lewis, Robert, Lezza, Janine M, Liace, Laura M., Lichon, Amy K., Liebeno, Paul D., Lind, Matthew, Lochridge, Janet, Loera Velazquez, Lorena, Loerop, Nanette R, Lonigro, Clara, Lopez, Elena, Luis, Mayrene, Lundine, Anna M, Lyon, Marla, Mahnken, Keith D., Maillet, Lane A, Malone, Colette M, Maloney, Logan, Mann, Milo M, Mapes, Pierceson, Marquardt, Matthew S, Martin, Kevin C., Martinez, Mariana, Martinez, Ramona, Masciola, Patricia, Mastro, Tina, Matsas, Melissa, Maye, Nora, Mayer, Sarah, McCaffrey, Megan, McCoy, Maureen, McGee, Lori S., McGinnis, Jean W., McGreal, Joseph, Melnick, Kellianne T., Menconi, Christopher S., Merritt, Jill E, Metzger, Sandra W, Meydrech, Linda, Meyers, Hannah R, Miller, Denise H, Miller, Tamra A, Mimlitz, Matthew A., Misheck, Krystyn, Mitchell, Kathleen E, Mitchell, Margaret D, Mizell, Thomas, Mojek, Maria, Molis, Brendan, Montgomery, Frank, Mooshool, Susan B., Morales, Maria C, Mordini, Nancy L, Moroney, Liam, Mortenson, Clare, Moskal, Shelley A, Motto, Costantina, Mucci-Yasdick, Marilyn M, Mundle, Glenn A, Murphy, Brian, Murphy, Dale B., Murphy, Steve, Murrell, Ann M., Musharraf, Rashda, Nair, Susan A, Nardi, Chad D, Navarro, Yariseth, Ndrio, Flutura, Nelson, Amy, Nelson, Susan J, Nieves, David, Noble, Kristen, Noonan, Bridget, Oconnell, Colleen, Odorisio, Lola, Olson, Cheryl A., Orszula, Teresa A, Ortiz, Alyssa M., Ortiz, Crystal, O’Sullivan, Lisa A., Ottinger, Kurt, Pachay, Madeleine, Pages, Sulema M., Panos, Maria, Panzeca, Linda, Papaioannou, John, Parat, Paula J., Patel, Dipika C, Patino, Brenda, Patterson Jr, Robert, Patti, Elizabeth, Pearl, Jeremy A., Perry, Theresa M, Peters, Dennis M, Pettenuzzo, Raymond, Pfeifer, Tamara, Phillips, Marcia, Piermattei Glorioso, Nicole, Pierotti, Laura E, Pisciotto, Barbara, Pitlock, Christian River, Poppert, Donna, Porter, Tellisha, Post, Catherine A., Potter, Max H, Powers, Erin N, Pradhan, Ravi M, Priola, Rita, Quagliana, Erica, Quilici, Sally J, Ramirez, Arturo, Ranieri, RenaMarie, Rawlish, Anita A, Raymond, Marc, Raymundo, Karla, Redfearn, Simon C, Redick, Jodi K., Reed, Daniel, Reed, James R, Reifenrath, Owen F, Renardo, Natalie, Renteria, Carolina, Riales, Charharie, Rice, Logan, Richardson, Braden, Rieger, Blake, Riesen, Susan, Ripoli, Kristin E., Robinson, Deborah, Ro-

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Candidate filing began Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycle

Party candidates will file petitions to get on the 2024 primary ballot

By Dilpreet Raju

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Monday morning, Nov. 27, marked the official beginning of the 2024 election cycle in Illinois, opening up the week-long period when candidates for local, state, congressional and judicial races are required to turn in the signatures they’ve spent the last two months collecting to get on the ballot.

The first day of petition filing has traditionally taken on a party atmosphere, as candidates and staff line up outside the Illinois State Board of Elections office in Springfield, where the line often reaches past the Chuck E. Cheese storefront, roughly 100 yards down from the board’s entrance in the capital city strip mall.

Those who got in line before 8 a.m. are entered into a lottery drawing to be placed atop the ballot for their respective position.

The lottery drawing is scheduled for Dec. 13.

Though many candidates line up before filing opens, elections board spokesperson Matt Dietrich said he

hasn’t seen any studies that prove being first on a primary ballot actually provides any advantage.

“Primary voters tend to be the most informed voters,” he said. “So these are the voters are most likely to know which candidates are on their primary ballot and they’re the voters who are most likely to have already made up their minds before they go into the polling place.”

Still, “political candidates, if they sense that there may be any type of advantage to something, they’ll go out of their way,” Dietrich said.

Some candidates also try for another myth of advantage by waiting until the last hour of the last day of the filing period, Monday Dec. 4 from 4 to 5 p.m.

This pool of candidates is entered into a lottery to be at the bottom of the list in their respective races.

Candidates can file petitions to be on the ballot from Nov. 27 through Dec. 4 at the elections office for any of the 17 U.S. House of Representatives seats, 141 Illinois General Assembly seats or 77 judicial vacancies.

After filing, the board opens a period for challenges to candidate petitions.

Typically, opponents or party operatives will attempt to knock a newcomer off the ballot for signatures that may not have been collected properly, or in some cases are proven to be fraudulent.

The board will certify the primary ballot at its January meeting and the primary election is scheduled for March 19.

This filing day signals a return to normal from the last state election cycle, which was slowed by delays in 2020 U.S. Census data that caused a chain reaction—slowing the process of redistricting in 2021 and changing Illinois’ typical mid-March primary to a June primary last year. Instead of the usual November candidate filing in 2021, the Board of Elections pushed it to March 2022.

Dietrich said it was necessary as candidates needed the new maps— which had been challenged in court— finalized before they could start passing petitions for the new districts they sought to run in.

Election security Even before petitions are filed, election authorities in Illinois are trying to get ahead of both conspiracy theories and genuine questions about election security and integrity that have continue to circulate and evolve on social media during the past several election cycles.

In late September a number of downstate county clerks hosted a series of coordinated news conferences to send the message that if constituents are concerned about election integrity, they should visit their local county clerk’s office to learn how the process is actually handled from start to finish.

In a Capitol Cast interview this fall, Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman said that since 2016, county clerks throughout the state of Illinois have seen “unprecedented attention focused on elections.”

“A lot of misinformation [is] being placed out there,” Ackerman said.

“Two presidential cycles in a row. Before we got to the third one, if you just keep doing the same thing, you’ll get

the same result.”

Ackerman said he tries to tell people, “you know who we are, we’re in the community, our kids go to the same schools, we shop at the same supermarkets.”

On the podcast in September, Dietrich emphasized that the work of running elections is largely decentralized; the Board of Elections only provides administrative support to Illinois’ 108 local election authorities. ”They do all of the voter registration, they do all of the voter list maintenance on a daily basis, they recruit the election judges, they rent out the polling places,” he said.

One increased security measure requires that no one except Board of Elections employees and candidates filing their signatures will be allowed in the petition filing room next week.

The 2024 Illinois general primary election is March 19. Registered voters can begin requesting mail-in ballots Dec. 20, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections calendar.

Hannah Meisel contributed.

State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Officials at the Illinois State Board of Education say they’re receiving more requests for increased funding for next year than the state could possibly afford, and they’re bracing for the possibility that budgets will start to tighten in the near future.

“It does appear that revenue will

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be a little bit tighter in the next four to five years,” ISBE’s chief financial officer Matt Seaton told the board at its monthly meeting Nov. 16. “And with other state pressures, whether that be pension payments or what have you, it would be our anticipation that the budgets are going to start to restrict a little bit.”

Seaton delivered a summary of the

funding increase requests that ISBE received from districts and members of the public during a series of hearings on the agency’s budget last month. Those requested increases, he said, totaled just over $1.7 billion.

The largest of those was for an increase in Evidence-Based Funding, or EBF dollars. That’s the formula that lawmakers approved in 2017

aimed at eventually bringing all districts up to an adequate level of funding.

Under the law, the state is required to add at least $350 million in new funding each year to its preK-12 spending, with the bulk of that money earmarked for districts that are the least adequately funded. During the budget hearings, however, advocates

pushed for an even bigger increase, roughly $550 million.

Advocates made a similar request last year. But Tony Sanders, who took over as state superintendent of education in February, was reluctant at that time to request more than what is required under state law. He

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(Continued from page 12) cacy group Citizens Against Preda- Mt. Simon Hub, was named for the tory Pipelines, said that safety was a unique geology in central and southtop concern for herself and residents ern Illinois that facilitates underalong Wolf’s proposed route. ground carbon dioxide storage.

“While they (Wolf) scramble to Carbon capture and storage have come up with ways to paint this pipe- become hot button issues. Some line as safe, we will continue our work view carbon storage as a promising to ensure communities across Illinois way to mitigate climate harms, while are aware of the dangers of this project others view it as a dangerous techand are prepared to fight back,” Harant nology that promises more than it said in a Tuesday news release. can deliver.

While Harant said that her group Ferguson, in his Monday stateis gearing up to oppose the pipeline ment, said that the project would emif Wolf returns and files a new appli- ploy “the latest technology and union cation in the new year, she’s worried construction to ensure its safe and about the potential costs of an entire- efficient operation.” ICC filings on ly new proceeding. behalf of the company also stressed “They know they’ve got the finan- that the project would meet or exceed cial backing and we’re the regular federal safety requirements. old citizens,” Harant said in an inWolf’s efforts are not the only terview. “We can’t get the legal fees carbon capture project that’s faced back that we’ve had to pay.” opposition in recent months. In OcThe proposed project, called the tober, another carbon dioxide pipe-

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(Continued from page 15) has indicated he’s unlikely to change spending needs this year. And the report suggests that revenue for the that position.

“I’m in it for the long run to make upcoming fiscal year, which begins sure that we’re able to sustain that July 1, could drop slightly, to $51.5 funding year over year at the $350 billion, and then experience modest million level,” Sanders, a former growth in the years after that.

GOMB noted that while most superintendent of School District U-46 in Elgin, told Capitol News Il- economists are no longer predicting linois during an interview in March. an imminent recession, several “re“So I was fully on board with $350 cession related characteristics” exist million. But even as a former school that could affect future economic district leader, I was not supportive performance, and thus future state of the $550 million that was being revenues. Those include consumers dipping into savings and taking requested.”

Seaton said many of the funding out more debt to maintain spending requests ISBE received during the levels and the resumption of student hearings were similar to previous loan repayment that could reduce years—an additional $75 million for consumer spending.

Meanwhile, the Illinois Departearly childhood education, for example, and $10 million more for career ment of Employment Security reported Nov. 16 that nonfarm payroll and technical education.

But he said there were also some jobs in Illinois fell by 15,000 in Ocnew categories of funding requests tober while the state’s unemployment this year, including requests to re- rate rose two-tenths of a point, to 4.6 place a stream of temporary federal percent, well above the national rate funding that is about to be discon- of 3.9 percent.

The Nov. 16 discussion at ISBE tinued. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, or ESSER was only a preliminary step toward funding, helped cover some extraor- developing a budget proposal for the dinary expenses schools incurred upcoming fiscal year. Seaton said agency staff will make a more formal during the COVID-19 pandemic.

So far, according to ISBE data, proposal at the board’s December nearly $7.8 billion of ESSER fund- meeting. The board is expected to ing has come to Illinois since March vote on a formal budget request in January.

2020, but nearly all of that went directly to school districts.

Of that money, about $5.3 billion has been spent, with more than a third—$1.8 billion—going toward NOTICE salaries, $1 billion going toward purCERTIFICATE NO. 79251 was filed in chased services such as outside con- the office of the County Clerk of DuPage tracts, and $681 million for supplies County on NOVEMBER 1, 2023, wherein the business firm of UNFILTER’D DEand materials.

SIGNS LOCATED AT 460 W. IRVING That funding stream will end in PARK ROAD SUITE C-234, BENSENSeptember 2024, which will leave VILLE, IL 60106 was registered; that the many districts facing some tough true or real name or names of the person budget choices heading into the or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ 2024-2025 academic year. are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) The budget discussion at the state ISABELLE SCHREINER, HOME ADboard came one day after the Gov- DRESS 581 JOHN STREET, BENSENernor’s Office of Management and VILLE, IL 60106.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereBudget issued its latest five-year rev- unto set my hand and Official Seal at my enue projections. That report includ- office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of ed a $1.4 billion upward revision to NOVEMBER, A.D. 2023.

JEAN KACZMAREK the revenue estimate for the current Jean Kaczmarek fiscal year, bringing the total estimate DuPage County Clerk for this year to just over $52 billion.

(OFFICIAL SEAL) But the report by GOMB also said (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 16, 23 & 30, 2023) that bump in revenue could be large447098 ly offset by $1 billion in additional

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line was entirely canceled following opposition from the public and from regulators.

That project, from Navigator CO2, faced opposition on similar grounds as the Wolf pipeline – and also faced opposition from ICC staff.

Pam Richart is the president of the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines, which supported Harant’s organization as well as a similar group formed to oppose the Navigator pipeline.

Richart said that the regulations surrounding carbon capture are in-

adequate, given the relatively new nature of the technology and the dangers associated with pipeline ruptures.

In 2020, hundreds were forced to evacuate, and dozens were sent to the hospital after a carbon dioxide pipeline ruptured in Satartia, Mississippi.

In response, the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration began a process of reevaluating safety rules for CO2 pipelines.

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Richart also expects to spend the spring working with lawmakers and representatives of the carbon capture industry on a “comprehensive” set of regulations for Illinois, although she said that could take more time.

“There’s a lot of gaps between where we are and where industry is,” she said.

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York boys basketball team third at Palatine Levine named to all-tournament team

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

It was a strong start for the York boys basketball team over the Thanksgiving holiday. The Dukes took third at the Palatine tournament, going 2-2 and going toe-totoe with a pair of Top 25-ranked

teams in their two losses.

York opened the tournament with a 66-46 win over Algonquin Jacobs. AJ Levine led the Dukes with 26 points, while Kyle Waltz had 17 points.

The Dukes lost 61-54 to tournament-champion Glenbarook South.

Levine exploded for 33 points, while Waltz had 10 points.

York rebounded to record a 5238 win over host Palatine. Waltz led the way with 15 points, while Braden Richardson and Brendan

Timothy Christian boys basketball team defeats Von Steuben in tournament Trojans girls basketball team victorious against Thornwood

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys basketball team went 1-2 in its first three games at the Downers Grove North tournament. Timothy downed Von Steuben from Chicago, lost to Metea Valley and dropped a game to Downers Grove North. The Trojans finished tournament play earlier this week against Lombard College Prep in a game that was moved from the weekend due to Downers Grove North playing in a state football championship game.

After a double-digit win over Von Steuben, the Trojans lost to Meta Valley by nine points “We played fairly well and it was still pretty tight with 15 seconds to go,” Timothy coach Scott Plaisier said. “They made plays, and we didn’t make some plays down the stretch. We didn’t do a great job defending one of their good players and he made some 3s that hurt a little bit. But we proved to ourselves that we can play against good competition, so we saw some good things from that game.”

The Trojans also lost to the hosts.

“It was a 15-point game at halftime,” Plaisier said. “We played fairly well in the first half and then things got away from us. Downers has a nice team.”

In those three games, Alex Keizer, Stephen Hribal and Ryan McKenzie were key contributors. “We had some fairly consistent scoring out of a couple guys we hoped to get good scoring from,” Plaisier said.

“Alex has been shooting the ball for us and doing a good job of generating points. We had really good play from Steven and Ryan has been solid with his game. Those guys are

playing well.”

Sophomore Marc Gamble was cited for strong play as well “We had good minutes from Marc,” Plaisier said.

“He’s starting to figure things out on both sides. That’s a positive.”

Plaisier said there was plenty to build upon in those first three games.

“The 1-3-1 stuff,” he said. “We’re getting a little better at identifying some plays and we rebounded the ball fairly well and we were able to generate some deflections. We know we have some work to put in still, but we have seen some good things come out of the first three games.”

The Trojans return to action Saturday against Westmont.

Timothy Christian girls basketball The Timothy Christian girls basketball team wrapped up play in the Timothy-IC Catholic Prep Thanksgiving tournament. The Trojans lost 52-17 to Trinity out of River Grove.

Trinity led 16-3 after the first quarter and 31-8 at halftime.

Sami Drye led Timothy with seven points and hit two 3-pointers.

Elisabeth Van Den Berg, a freshman, had three points and pulled in a teamhigh nine rebounds. Maria PozdolNiego had five rebounds.

Timothy also dropped a close 37-31 contest to Lemont. The game was tied 7-7 after the first quarter and Timothy led 16-15 at halftime.

The teams played to a 27-27 tie after three quarters, but Lemont outscored Timothy 10-4 in the fourth quarter.

The Trojans snapped the twogame losing streak with a 43-36 win over Thornwood. Timothy was 3-2 in its first five games.

Molis each had 12 points.

The Dukes finished the tournament with a 53-50 loss to Stevenson. Waltz led York with 16 points, while Molis had 13 points. Glenbrook South won the tournament, while Stevenson was second. Both teams are ranked in the Top 25 in the Chicagoland area.

“The effort was there in all four games,” York coach Mike Dunn said. “They played very hard and forced teams into 15-plus turnovers each game, which we really

liked. We had chances in the two losses against Glenbrook South and Stevenson, which are both top 25 teams. We had a couple missed box-outs and a couple loose 50-50 balls that didn’t go our way.”

Dunn was pleased with the efforts of Waltz, Richardson and Molis among many at Palatine. “Kyle had good games and Braden played well, so did Brendan,” he said.

“We played well overall as a team. We had leads in the fourth quarter in those two losses and

weren’t able to close things out.

We wanted to challenge ourselves with a tough tournament early in the season. Hopefully, this makes us stronger as we progress throughout the year.”

Levine was named to the all-tournament team at Palatine.

York opens West Suburban Conference Silver Division play Friday at Hinsdale Central and then heads to the Wheaton-Warrenville South shootout Saturday to face a strong Wheaton North team.

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team third at Coal City Gallagher off to strong scoring start for Knights

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The news was good over the Thanksgiving holiday for the IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team. The Knights finished 3-1 and took third at the Coal City tournament, recording wins against Peotone, Manteno and Chicago Agriculture and losing to tournament-champion Beecher.

ICCP opened the tournament with a 52-30 win over Peotone and then downed Manteno 56-47 before dropping a 62-50 game to Beecher. The Knights then downed Chicago Agriculture 53-49 in overtime to finish third. Coach TJ Tyrrell noted the Knights lost to Chicago Ag in the title game last year at Coal City. “We were able to avenge that loss,” he said. “It was nice to get the win.”

Senior Jake Gallagher got himself out to a hot start. He averaged 20 points per game at the tournament, including a season-high 26 points (to go with 7 rebounds) against Chicago Ag. He shot 73 percent from the field and 9-for-11 from the foul line in the game. Tyrrell thinks the 26 points could be a career high for Gallagher. He also had 18 points against Peotone, 14 against Manteno and 23 against Beecher. He also averaged two steals per game.

Junior Andrew Hill also was a key contributor for ICCP. He had 15 points against Peotone, 22 against Manteno, seven points against Beecher and 10 points against Chicago Ag. He averaged 13.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in the tournament.

“Andrew Hill was a major contributor and his having a breakout start so far,” Tyrrell said.

There was no all-tournament team at Coal City.

“Unfortunately, they do not do all-tournament, but the level of play by Andrew and Jake would have warranted it,” Tyrrell said.

Senior Aidan Johnson averaged a team-high 3.3 assists in the tournament, including a season-high five against Beecher. He also scored a seasonhigh 13 points against Manteno and averaged nine points in the tournament. “Aidan has been a playmaker and facilitator for us,” Tyrrell said.

Tyrrell pointed out ICCP lost to Peotone in the opener last year at Coal City. “It was good to avenge that loss as well,” he said. “We saw the confidence build with the kids after that big win in

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It was good to avenge that loss as well. We saw the confidence build with the kids after that big win in the first game (against Peotone) and they carried that momentum into Manteno, the host, and came away with a very nice win.”

– Coach TJ Tyrrell

the first game (against Peotone) and they carried that momentum into Manteno, the host, and came away with a very nice win.” Manteno hosted the first three days of the tournament and Coal City was the site for the final day.

Ballhandling, Tyrrell said, hurt the Knights against tournament-champion Beecher. “We ran into a very tough Beecher team,” he said. “We had too many turnovers (17) and didn’t do a good job handling the basketball. We couldn’t erase the deficit. We kept battling back, but we didn’t have enough to pull us close.”

Matthew Sloan drained a key late-game 3 in the win over Chicago Ag. “I thought we played a strong game against them,” Tyrrell said.

Junior Danny Fromelt also turned heads in the tournament. “We have also been impressed with Danny,” Tyrrell said. “His defensive execution, the energy he brings and the focus he has are impressive. He hasn’t had a breakout game yet but we think it’s coming pretty soon.”

The Knights hosted Johnsburg in a nonconference game earlier this week and will head to Aurora Friday to open Chicago Catholic League White Division action against Marmion, a long-time former conference mate in the defunct Suburban Catholic Conference. “We’re very happy with where we are at after a pretty intense week of games,” Tyrrell said.

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York girls basketball team takes fifth at own tournament

IC Catholic Prep graduate Dukes close out action with win against Chicago Marist Leslie headed to Le Moyne

Collings said. “Our full-court pres- ibly young,” Collings said. That list sure caused a bunch of turnovers, of youth includes the likes of freshThe York girls basketball team and our half-court zone caused some men Cate Carter and Avery Larma, opened its season by taking fifth at issues. We were able to knock down plus sophomores Amelie van Heufeel like I would be so bored with- kelum, Ellie Kehoe and Kayla CalitsWill own play Thanksgiving tournament. Isome shots.” volleyball it because it has such a with big lahan. Senior Mia Pretzie also will Waubonsie Valley won the tourna- out Anna Filosa led been the Dukes I’m my life.” ment, while Prospect was second. part 19 of points.

Hannah Meyers added contribute, she really started two games in for Division II school Leslie said shegot has plenty of the tournament.

“It was a tough tournament,” York 13.

“Our shooters hot,” Collings

By Mike Miazga excited to be able fromnoted IC Catholic Prep’s coach Brandon Collings noted. “We memories said. Collings Meyers commit“The last two games of the tourCORRESPONDENT coach Kerrigan’s program. had a greatICgroup of teams to Nancy continue her basketball career nament we went with a lotin more to play volleyball Recent Catholic Prepthere.” gradu- ted “INCAA loved Division playing there,” she said.

York opened the tournament with at III DePauw Unisubbing,” Collings said.

“We got a ate Bella Leslie wanted to head east “I probably enjoyed school volleycollege. me a 48-39 win over Downers Grove versity in Greencastle, Indiana. lot more peopleItingives and played all 11 for college. than because love girls at least seven minutes. We’re South and then 49-31 to St. ball more Meyers is club one of three IreturnHer landing spotlost ended up being something do.ofI minmy team and thefor coaching staff looking Charles East. ing starters back York, includto get girls to a bunch at NCAA Division II Le Moyne was very supportive on and off the “They took it to us,” Collings said ing Filosa and Stella Kohl, who utes and keep people fresh with our College where the former Knights court. It made it a really good enfeelandlike I would be It’s of St. Charles East.

“We didn’t play is committed to continue her athpress pushing the basketball. volleyball and soccer standout will vironment to be in. Coach (Kerriwell. We her looked tired. Itcareer was our career at Loyola-Chicago worked out well.without It may be a recipe sosuccess bored continue volleyball at letic was great.

I have known three her for second game, and we looked a step gan) for soccer.

“We’re returning early for us. We’ll see the Syracuse, New York school as for a while. When I was little, I did slower. It was not our best game, by important ones,” Collings said. how playing time rolls out in the bigit because it has a libero. all the little kids camps, far.”

York’s starting lineup also and has her fea- ger games.”

“All of the schools I was looking daughter was in my brother’s grade a big The Dukes rallied in a 41-35 loss tured Mia Barton, a senior, and soph- been Collingssuch saw plenty that he liked atto were on the“Prospect East Coast,” IC.” Olivia Silkaitis. Barton was ill in the Thanksgiving tournament. “I Prospect. was aLeslie great atomore told the Independent week.

“I for part of my life.”

Leslie said she towill plen- like game,” Collings said.last “We played several games startmiss the season, our athleticism,” he said. “I like visited Le Moyne liked tyCollings about IC Catholic Prep. “I will how quickly we pick – Bella well.” York closedand outreally tournament noted. thingsLeslie up. This it.

It reminded me ofwin high school how closevarsity knit ofroster a communiplay with a 48-34 over Chi- missThe Dukes features is a brand-new defense for a lot of because it was“We a small school,well,” and tysixit underclassmen. was,” she said. “I knew cago Marist. defended “We are everyincred- them. And we have a new offense in a smaller school you will know a body at the school. It will be weird been cancelled due to the pandemlot more faces than if I would have going on campus and not knowing ic. “I will probably leave Aug. gone to a bigger school. The cam- all the faces. I’ll miss those close 10-11 because it’s a far drive,” pus there is really pretty. It sits on connections with the coaches and she said. “We had Zoom call with a big hill and the scenery around it teachers. It will be weird for the the tice.” team recently and they said is great. Everything is pretty close first year or so.” then downed Thornwood theyICCP should have an answer about It takes a team. together. They have very nice facil57-26.

TheinKnights led7-10 14-9days. after Leslie said pandemic life hasn’t our season the next Defensively, ities. The volleyball program has been the first quarter, halftime overly exciting,we though her They talked about32-16 three atscenarios good workout facilities and a nice club and what 54-21could at the end oflike theif third

By Mike Miazga volleyball teamteam has started and happen we played good locker room. I liked how modern it practicing again. “We have been start quarter. of someone 13 ICCP playCORRESPONDENT the Nine seasonoutand gets defense and that’s was.” ers scored a point. scoring was A main focal point for the IC practicing two or three times a sick and we have “Our to stop and go.

Leslie plans studying nursing something wearehave balanced,” Fisher said. why they Catholic Prep on girls basketball team week,” she said. “We going to That’s one of the reasons atdating Le Moyne. have has a good hadmoving 15 points, 11 to reback to “They the summer been be been starting talking tournaments again. Be- are Geiger looking at the season about nursing program,” she said.Consider “As far fore that I haven’t been doing any- the bounds, steals and defensive improvement. spring.sixRight now thetwo planassists. is to since June as whatcoach kind Todd of a Fisher nurse Iimpressed want to thing Raffaelli had but eight while ICCP because seniorand soccer season have a season, we points, won’t know be, I’mhis notteam’s quite sure yet.” on that andJuly Kelsey McDonough and Hilgart with progress the club volleyball season were until and now the the next 7-10 days.”

Leslie played volleyball sixsystems points. Hilgart hadLesnine front.

The Knights finishedand fifthgirls (3-1 cancelled.

We were supposed to go each Buthad if all are a go, first three weeks soccer Catholic all four to a few club volleyball qualifiers lie rebounds.

McDonough finished record)atinICtheir own Prep Thanksgiving can’t wait to take her skillswith as the Rapids season.

It’s years.

She was a center-midfielder steals.

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Christian.

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Montini Lombard.

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I think I matchin a fun start to the description.” fifth-place game. “For the most 13 kids together,” Fisher said.to“The said.

“It gives me something do. volleyball activities already have that the year.” part, we were very good defensivefirst week of practice we didn’t have ly,” Fisher said. The Knights led the cross-country kids. The second – Coach Todd Fisher 14-2 after the first quarter and 29-13 week we had no volleyball kids and (Continued from page 18) at halftime. Raffaelli led ICCP with the third week we were missing Theykids lostthattowere Weston Chicago rah-rah a little bit ble transparent andNarcisi, communicate quarter.

“We person. chippedI’m away and had 16 and points.

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Knights new to convey they need go with your about family.at Go these classes in tive can’t thing that we talked the for since Juneother and July andthat nowcome the first came out the of knowledge halftime strong and you atoutscored the position they play. amthe notthird big do and This and so theyweeks can also contribute right off endit of theenjoy gameit.and at isthea crazy next practhree of the season. It’s someMarian 10-6 Iin

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with our man-offense this year. Our young girls are talented, we just don’t have much experience yet. The quicker they pick things up and the quicker they improve, the better we will be. A lot of our success will depend on how much help they can offer those three returning girls.”

Filosa was averaging 14.3 points through the team’s first four games.

Meyers was at 10.5 points and Kohl was at 5.5 points. Silkaitis was at 4.0 points. Meyers and Kohl are returning all-conference players. “Stella is a four-year varsity player and Hannah and Anna will be three-year varsity players,” Collings said. “We have that experience from a team that went to sectionals and won 26 or how-many-ever games we won last year. It’s a good, talented group and these younger girls are going to get better. With being that young, we will have some games like St. Charles East where that inexperience comes out and things don’t go well,

or we will have games where the younger girls have very good games, and the experienced girls do what they do and we beat good teams. We will see how it goes.”

Collings said Kohl, while not scoring at the clip she did previously, remains a critical presence for the Dukes. “She still leads us in assists and rebounds and is still our most important piece and best all-around defender,” he said. “She’s the best out there and now we will work to get her scoring where she should be.”

In terms of the West Suburban Conference Silver Division race, “It’s Lyons Township, Downers Grove North and Glenbard West,” Collings said, “with us somewhere in the middle hopefully. It’s the same top as usual and we’ll see how it mixes up.”

York opened conference play earlier this week at Oak Park-River Forest and host Proviso West in a Saturday matinee game.

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thing the kids have bought into. We ton St. Francis in a game that will set defensive goals each game and be played on the historic “Hoosiers” the kids feed into it. These first four basketball court in Knightstown. games, the kids are getting after it Game time is 10 a.m. Eastern. “It’s on defense and are priding them- a very busy week against three good selves on all those hustle stats like basketball teams,” Fisher said.

Fisher noted ICCP will leave Fristeals, deflections and rebounds.

They have been priding themselves day and have a walkthrough on the on that side of the ball. It’s been a Hoosiers court before playing on fun start to the year.” DePaul Prep Saturday. “Last year we did a team won the tournament. Marian Catho- bonding event where we watched lic was second and Trinity was third. ‘Hoosiers,’” he said. “This opporThe Knights opened up Girls tunity came up. It was perfect timCatholic Athletic Conference White ing. The kids know the movie and CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Division play earlier this week the story and know the background. against Chicago Resurrection. ICCP We’re going to go down there and faces Rockford-area small-school have fun and play basketball in an Anthony Bucoloand fires pitch during a recent U12gym. baseball iconic and historical It will be power Byron tonight thena heads togame.

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