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Two charged with stealing electronics from Bensenville, Elmhurst stores

Search for two accomplices continues

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced last week that bond has been set for two of four men accused of stealing iPads and iPhones from a Bensenville T-Mobile Store and an Elmhurst Sprint store.

Shiayon Andrews, 18, Harvey, and an unnamed juvenile appeared in court, where Judge George Bakalis set bond at $75,000 with 10% to apply for Andrews and Judge Michael Wolfe ordered that the juvenile be detained. The identities of two other men who are allegedly involved is presently unknown. Andrews and the juvenile have each been charged with two counts of Burglary (Class 2 Felony) and two counts of Theft (Class 3 Felony.)

It is alleged that at approximately 11:51 a.m. on Dec. 3, the four men entered the Bensenville store located at 1137 So. York Road and stole multiple iPads and iPhones and left the store. It is alleged that approximately ten minutes later the same four men entered the Elmhurst store located at 624 N. York Road, where they stole iPads and iPhones and then left the store.

An investigation conducted by the Elmhurst and Bensenville Police Departments led to Andrews and the juvenile who were both taken into custody on Dec. 5.

“Yet again we see four men allegedly traveling to DuPage County intent on committing a crime,” Berlin said. “And yet again, law enforcement’s swift response resulted in the apprehension and charging of two

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I would like to thank the Elmhurst and Bensenville Police Departments for their work in identifying and apprehending the two suspects in this case.”

– Robert B. Berlin

of the suspects. I am confident as this investigation continues we will charge the remaining suspects in this case. I would like to thank the Elmhurst and Bensenville Police Departments for their work in identifying and apprehending the two suspects in this case.”

“I am extremely pleased with the work and cooperative effort displayed by all the agencies involved,” Ruth said. “It is because of their efforts we were able to charge these two defendants.”

The investigation into the matter continues. Anyone with information is asked to call the Elmhurst Police Department at (630) 530-3050.

Andrews’ next court appearance is scheduled for January 2, 2019, for arraignment.

The juvenile’s next court appearance is scheduled for December 10, 2018.

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

A very special Christmas with Santa

Sophia McGreal 5, tells Santa what she wants for Christmas at the Special Kids Day holiday party on Wed. Dec. 5 at Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst. More photos inside this issue.

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Former long-time resident turns 104

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Mrs. Olga Jordan, a resident at Bridgeway of Bensenville, turned 104 years old on Tuesday, Nov. 27.

She was born in White Plains, New York, in 1914.

She moved to Elmhurst with her husband Robert Jordan in 1957.

Mr. Jordan passed away in 1962.

According to her daughter, Nancy Jordan Fako, Mrs. Jordan offered lessons as a piano teacher throughout her entire adult life, up until she was 98 years old. She held an Illinois drivers license until age

Left: Mrs. Olga Jordan (right), a resident at Bridgeway of Bensenville, turned 104 years old on Tuesday, Nov. 27. She is pictured here at a party held in her honor.

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Bottom left: Pictured here is Mrs. Olga Jordan in her younger days. She gave piano lessons to numerous students over the years, up until she was age 98.

She even held an Illinois driver’s license until age 98.

Warm Hearts

98 as well.

Mrs. Jordan has two daughters, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She has a keen interest in all kinds of music, often attending performances of the Chicago Symphony, to which her daughter is a former member, and Chicago Lyric Opera, to which her son-in-law is a

former member.

Two of her adult grandchildren are professional musicians.

A choir member and organist in a number of churches, Mrs. Jordan is often fondly remembered by hundreds of former piano students.

A party was held for Mrs. Jordan on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Bridgeway of Bensenville where she lives.

Happy Holidays!

We wish you and loved ones good health, love, peace, contentment and prosperity in this season of faith, hope and celebration.

The importance and sanctity of life seems to have lost its value to some extent. There is fear and apprehension among some of our population. May wisdom prevail and consume our newly elected leaders to provide safety and abundance for all of us and creation in general.

Let us all work on developing the peace within us so we can share the peace around us. Our prayers for the safety of all who protect us, our freedoms and our way of life.

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Tree Town Preschool celebrates 50 years

Tree Town Cooperative Preschool fight hunger. Tree Town students donated non-perishable food items. to UCCA. is celebrating 50 years of service to decorated collection boxes in class The students sorted and counted 177 For more information, visit treethe Elmhurst community this year. and Tree Town families generously food items, which were then donated town-coop.org or call 630-279-8778.

Tree Town is rooted in a philosophy of education that promotes learning through play. Classes are offered for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds, with an enrichment class for kindergartners.

Developing a healthy self-image, cooperation, and learning to express oneself through music, art, play, language, and science are all goals of the Tree Town curriculum. Enrichment classes in Spanish and science are also offered.

Tree Town is run by both parents and teachers. The parent board assists with the operation of the school.

Parents are welcome to optionally participate in their child’s classroom two to three times per year, with the exception of 2-year-olds, where this parent participation is required. This allows the parent to experience their child’s development and interaction first-hand.

Tree Town prides itself on a highly skilled and qualified staff. Teachers are all certified and most have Master’s degrees in a relevant field, such as early child development, reading or elementary education.

To celebrate Tree Town’s 50 years of service, the parent board created a window showcase at the Elmhurst Public Library for the month of November. This colorful display featured quotes from current students, stating what they are thankful for at Tree Town.

In addition, the parent board decided to support the United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) food collection drive. UCCA’s mission is to target and assist District 205’s most needy children in an effort to

Doti Liquors robbed by four suspects An Elmhurst liquor store was burglarized on Monday, Dec. 3, according to police reports.

Doti Liquors, 104 E. Fullerton, was burglarized at 2:30 a.m. and cigarettes, cash and alcohol were stolen.

According to police report, officers responded for a burglar alarm and saw the front door of the business was broken. A study of the surveillance video showed four men approaching the store, throwing a brick through the glass door, entering the business and removing bags of stolen items. The men fled the business along the east side of the parking lot to Fullerton Avenue. Three men were described as wearing black sweatshirts and gloves, and the fourth man was wearing a red jacket with a yellow hood and gloves.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Elmhurst Police Department at 630-530-3050.

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Tree Town Cooperative Preschool, the students decorated these collection boxes in class and Tree Town families generously donated non-perishable food items.

The students sorted and counted 177 food items, which were then donated to United Community Concerns Association (UCCA).

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Symphony offers German Baroque concert at Mayslake Warm up a frosty January afternoon in a beautiful setting when the Elmhurst Symphony Musicians in Performance at Mayslake series, under the baton of Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, continues

its 2018-19 season with a concert of Baroque favorites on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook.

“Trumpet Glory: German Baroque Masters” features soloists from the

Artist proposals sought for exhibit coming to Mayslake

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Maestro Stephen Alltop, Director, Conductor of ESO

Artist proposals are being sought

by March 5 for “Reclaimed Beauty,” an outdoor installation exhibit of recycled and repurposed materials at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Mayslake Peabody Estate at 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook.

The exhibit, which runs June 1 –

Sept. 29, will explore how the human consumption of goods and the resulting waste affects the environment.

Jurors will select 15 artists for the exhibit based on artistic merit, use of recycled materials, public safety, and durability and appropriateness in an outdoor setting.

Local cigar shop robbed

Bellwood man charged with stealing from ’Old Havana Shop‘

Robert C. Kazanecki, 88 Robert C. Kazanecki, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 88. Devoted husband of Irene for 61 years; loving father of Nadine (William) Watts and Claudine (Patrick) Modlin; cherished grandfather of Carys, Scarlett and Penelope; brother of the late William Kazanecki and Norbert Kazanecki; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Robert was a Korean War Army Veteran, a member of the Forest Park V.F.W. and a lifelong Chicago sports fan. Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Visitation Church. Private interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials will be appreciated. Information provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

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The ability to move teeth through the jaws can be explained by describJeffrey T.“bone Boland ingby a process called remodelLicensed Orthodontic Specialist ing,” which involves bone resorption and formation. The cells that break down bone are called “osteoclasts,” while the ones that lay down new bone are called “osteoblasts.” Braces work by slowly exerting pressure on the teeth, which, in turn, presses on the bone. Where there is pressure, the osteoclasts remove the bone so that there is room for the teeth to move. The space left behind by the moving teeth is filled in by osteoblasts. This process cannot be rushed. If it’s attempted too quickly, the roots of the teeth can dissolve in the body’s effort to permit the teeth to move faster.

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Lois H. Albers, 92 Lois H. Albers, nee Schneeweis, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late John H. Albers; loving mother of Steven Albers and Linda (Dr. Arthur) Fischer II; proud grandmother of Laura (Nicholas) Hopkins and Sarah Fischer; honored great grandmother of Lily Kate Hopkins; dear sister of Marion (the late Elwood) LaRoche and the late Ilene (the late Thomas) Downey. Lifetime member of the Alumni of St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing, member of Redeemer Lutheran Church since 1952 and member of the Redeemer Women’s Guild. Lois was the Director of Nursing for Westlake Hospital, Melrose Park, IL for 42 years. Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst.

Interment Glen Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Redeemer Lutheran Church, 345 S. Kenilworth Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126. Information provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home.

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$1,250 from the register after which, Cooper fled the scene.

This type of “It is alleged that Mr. Cooper brazen behavior will armed himself, traveled to DuPage County, threatened a man trying to not be tolerated and make an honest living and stole more will be met with the than $1,200 from the Old Havana Cigar Shop,” Berlin said. “This type of full force and effect of brazen behavior will not be tolerated the law. Through the and will be met with the full force and effect of the law. Through the outstanding efforts of outstanding efforts of the Elmhurst the Elmhurst Police Police Department, Mr. Cooper was identified and apprehended a short Department, Mr. later.”

Cooper was identified time Cooper’s next court appearance is scheduled for January 3, 2019, in and apprehended a front of Judge Kinsella for arraignshort time later.” ment.

–Robert B. Berlin Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defenand handed the clerk a note, which dant’s guilt. read “keep calm, give me the money.

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Cooper, 29, of 528 Englewood Avenue, appeared at a bond hearing that morning where Judge John Kinsella set bond at $50,000 with 10% to apply. Cooper has been charged Michael Cooper with one count of Aggravated Robbery, a Class 1 Felony.

At approximately 8:12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, Elmhurst police responded to a call of a robbery in progress at the Old Havana Cigar Shop located at 189 E. Butterfield Road. Upon their arrival, the suspect had already fled the scene. An investigation into the matter led police to Cooper who was taken into custody later that evening near his mother’s home following a brief foot chase.

It is alleged that Cooper, armed with a BB gun, entered the business

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On Tuesday, Dec. 4, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that bond had been set for a Bellwood man accused of stealing approximately $1,250 from an Elmhurst cigar shop. Michael

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra who will play Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba and Concerto Grosso No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 3, C.P.E. Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto in G minor, performed by Maestro Alltop, and music of Telemann, including Concerto for Violin, Cello, Trumpet and Strings in D major and Concerto for Three Trumpets in D major.

Please enjoy a meet-and-greet reception with the Maestro and musicians after the concert in the library, where light refreshments will be served. Reservation deadline for the free reception is Tuesday, Jan. 8.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for students.

For tickets and information, please call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

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Police beat

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

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

County Juvenile Probation.

Assault, battery

Dec. 1 Police said that subsequent to a roadside safety check near York and Industrial at around 1:11 a.m., Juanita R. London, 21, of Summit, was not wearing her seatbelt. According to police, while London was being issued the seatbelt violation citation, officers observed her strike a victim about the face with a bent aluminum can. As the suspect was being placed into the squad car for transport, she allegedly kicked an officer in the thigh. London also was found to be in possession of metal knuckles, police said. London was charged with two counts of battery and unlawful use of a weapon, and was issued a citation for no seat belt.

Nov. 30 Police said a victim in the 600 block N. York related at around 3:19 p.m. that an unknown suspect damaged the left rear door handle of his car while it was parked in the parking lot.

No entry was gained to the vehicle.

Criminal damage to property

CALL 800-222-TIPS the hospital where he admitted to taking prescriptions earlier in the day.

Dec. 1 Kaelan H. Anderson, 26, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, speeding and no insurance license subsequent to a roadside safety check near York and Industrial at around 3:59 a.m.

Sayra M. Mora-Fuentes, 31, of Northlake, was charged with DUI and no valid driver’s license subsequent to a roadside safety check near York and Industrial at around 1:58 a.m.

Gregory Crowell, 34, of Elmwood Park, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage, no headlights when required and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and I-294 at around 12:21 a.m.

Dec. 5 Haley N. Tran, 24, of Bensenville, was charged with criminal damage to property in the 900 block of S. Riverside at around 1:39 p.m. According to police, a victim related that Tran keyed her vehicle and slashed her tires.

Nov. 29 Eric Cokley, 23, of Villa Park, was issued citations for transportation of open alcohol, no valid registration and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Fellows and West at around 9:18 p.m.

Disorderly conduct

Harassment, threats

Dec. 2 Jacob A. Marzo, 21, of Lagrange Park, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-public intoxication in the 200 block of N. Larch at around 1 a.m. Police said officers responded to the report of an intoxicated subject who had knocked on a resident’s door. Marzo was found to be unable to care for himself, according to police, and was transported to the police station.

Domestic battery, domestic incident

Dec. 3 A complainant in the 100 block of E. Grantley told police at around 6:46 p.m. that the victim became physically violent toward family members. The victim fled the residence and was located by an officer. Medics transported the victim to the hospital for treatment. No arrests were made.

DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication

Dec. 5 Scott Cannon, 60, of Elmhurst, was charged with driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage in the 100 block of S. Prospect at around 11:47 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic crash, Cannon was transported to

Dec. 3 A complainant in the 600 block of Hillside told police at around 7:41 p.m. that the victim received a Snapchat message from an unknown person demanding inappropriate pictures of the victim.

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

Dec. 5 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 4:27 p.m., the driver and passenger were found to be in possession of baggies containing suspect heroin residue, a metal spoon with suspect heroin residue, multiple used syringes, tie offs and a “cooker can.” Anthony P. Peck, 55, of Elgin, the driver, and Jacquelyn A. Wickersheim, 26, of Round Lake Beach, the passenger, were charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Peck also was charged with no valid registration, improper display of registration and no insurance.

Dec. 4 Police said a juvenile suspect at York High School had the odor of cannabis coming from his person at around 10:59 a.m. He allegedly pulled away from the officer and refused to be searched. The suspect was arrested and found to be in possession of a vape device and a small baggie of cannabis. Possession of cannabis, resisting an officer, and juvenile alternative tobacco charges will be filed with DuPage

Dec. 2 Police said officers responded for a complaint of an intoxicated subject harassing patrons in the 100 block of N. York at around 6:06 p.m. According to police, Daryl Brown, 45, of Chicago, was located and was found to have a valid warrant from the Chicago Police Department. Police said Brown was arrested, found to be in possession of a glass smoking pipe containing chore boy, and was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. He was unable to post bond for the warrant and was transported to the DuPage County Jail.

Police said officers responded to a complaint of an intoxicated subject in the 100 block of E. Butterfield at around 2:11 p.m. and located Joseph Pascua, 39, of Melrose Park.

He was found to be in possession of a used hypodermic needle, according to police, and was found to have an active warrant from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. Pasuca was charged with possession of a hypodermic needle and was unable to post bond for the warrant and transported to the DuPage County Jail.

Dec. 1 Emily Gamboa, 41, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and West at around 12:43 a.m.

Nov. 30 Kevon D. Stewart, 18, of Elmhurst, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Church at around 10:38 p.m.

Roberto Santacruz, 23, of Lombard, was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended, disobeying a traffic control device and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Glade and North at around 4:01 p.m.

Suspicious circumstances

Dec. 2 Police said officers responded to a suspicious odor complaint in the 100 block of Fellows Court at around 5 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the apartment unsecured and an offensive odor emanating from the apartment unit. Officers were unable to locate the resident, but found the apartment unit to be in an uninhabitable condition. The property management company and Elmhurst Code Enforcement were advised of the living conditions and health risks found inside the apartment.

Dec. 1 Police said officers responded for a delayed report of a person who was possibly in possession of a handgun and alcohol while at the library at around 5:36 p.m. While patrons were in the computer lab, they observed a suspect who appeared to have a handgun and bottle of alcohol in his backpack. Attempts to locate the suspect, who is possibly homeless, are on-going.

Nov. 30 Police said a student at York High School reported at around 2:41 p.m. that while in the boys restroom, he heard sounds from an adjacent stall similar to that of a person operating a pistol. Later, school officials were able to locate the student who was in the next stall and determined the sounds were from a video game the student was playing on his cell phone. A correspondence was sent to all school parents advising them of the incident.

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

Dec. 5 According to police, a complainant at a restaurant in the 100 block of E. Butterfield told police at around 6:04 p.m. that a suspect placed a phone order for food totaling $93.07 and the credit card was declined. The complainant related this has happened several times previously using a similar delivery address; however; the transactions were disputed each time and the proceeds were returned to the bank. There is no dollar loss for this incident.

Dec. 4 Ray A. Mendez, 41, of Burbank, was charged with burglary and two counts of retail theft, while Hasan Tarshan, 22, of Bridgeview, was charged with burglary and retail theft at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 11:53 p.m. Police said officers responded for the report of a retail theft where a suspect stole over the counter medication and fled the scene on foot. A plastic garbage bag containing over the counter medication was located near where Mendez was apprehended, according to police. Police said Tarshan came into the police department, was arrested and charged.

Burglary to a vehicle was reported at a business in the 200 block of E. Schiller at around 11:32 a.m. A complainant told police that he left his work truck at a job site to go to lunch.

Upon his return, he observed a storage compartment on the side of the truck was open and two concrete saws, a generator, and a laser were stolen from the truck. The officer did not see any damage to the storage compartment locks.

A complainant told police at around 2:03 p.m. that after reviewing a victim’s bank statement, several checks that were written and cashed could not be explained. The victim does not recall writing any of the checks in question.

Dec. 3 A complainant at a store in the 600 block of N. York told police at around 1:22 a.m. that four suspects entered the business and allegedly aggressively pulled on cell phones that were secured to the display counter. Police said the suspects damaged the counter and mounts, took Apple iPads and iPhones and fled the scene. On Dec. 5, two suspects—Shaiyon J. Andrews, 18, of Harvey and a juvenile—were located in Harvey. Each suspect was charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of retail theft. Detectives are continuing their investigation to locate the remaining two suspects. (See story on pg. 1 of this issue of the Independent.)

A complainant at a cigar shop in the 100 block of E. Butterfield told police that Michael Cooper, 29, of Bellwood, allegedly entered the business, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The complainant gave Cooper cash from the registers and Cooper subsequently fled the scene, according to police. Police said Cooper was located and arrested. He was charged with aggravated robbery and found to have multiple active warrants. (Full story elsewhere in this issue.)

Police said officers responded to a burglar alarm at a liquor store in the 100 block of E. Fullerton at around 2:33 a.m. and observed that the front door was smashed out. Security

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A mother’s heartbreak and honor FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

due to red tape and liability issues, an amendment was created and signed

by Rauner on July 31, 2018. This past August, nearly three years to the date of Annie’s passing, the City of Elmhurst approved the Elmhurst’s Police Department’s use of the Epi auto-injectors.

“Believe me, I hope no one ever has to use [the auto-injectors],” LeGere said.

But, she knows that’s not the reality, as food allergies are on the rise.

“When I hear stories that what we’ve done – that the awareness and education… has helped positively affect others and possibly even saved lives, it gives me some peace,” she said.

The “Life Giver.” That’s what Chicago Magazine calls Elmhurst’s Shelly LeGere, as the publication honors her as one of 2018’s Chicagoans of the Year.

This “Life Giver” award comes a little more than three years after LeGere’s 13-year-old daughter Annie lost her life due to anaphylactic shock after exposure to an unknown allergy during a sleepover at a friend’s house in August of 2015. Elmhurst police and LeGere were the first to arrive on the scene, but the police were not armed with epinephrine, which LeGere believes may have made a difference if administered to her daughter. An ambulance rushed Annie to the hospital but shortly after, About the Life Giver award her heart stopped. Though doctors The Independent asked how she resuscitated her, Annie’s brain was felt about receiving the Life Giver without oxygen for too long and she award. passed away nine days later.

“It’s hard to describe how I feel about it,” said LeGere. “Am I worChanneling grief into good thy of it? Nothing I do will ever bring While battling through her grief, Annie back. Don’t get me wrong, I’m LeGere launched the Annie LeGere honored to receive the award, but Foundation, a nonprofit that, through let’s face it, I’m here now because awareness and fundraising, helped I’m a mom – a mom who doesn’t arm DuPage County Sheriff’s of- have her daughter anymore. But, I’m ficers with epinephrine auto-injec- a mom who decided to do something. tors. It came to be after Gov. Bruce “So many people have been so Rauner signed the Annie LeGere awesome and supportive. I like it Law, which enables police officers when people send me texts just to to be trained and equipped with Epi let me know they’re thinking of us auto-injectors. The governor orig- or how excited they are when they inally signed the law in 2016, not tell me how the awareness has made even a year after Annie passed, but a difference. And we wouldn’t have

nut allergy who was hazed by other students by smearing peanut butter on his face last year. The student survived, but LeGere was rightfully disturbed.

“It’s nothing to joke about,” said LeGere. “It’s nothing to make fun of or take lightly.”

Many have taken notice of LeGere’s movement and resolve. In addition to the Chicago Magazine award, Elmhurst’s Citizen Advocacy Center honored her with a Citizen Initiative Award. LeGere’s 26-year-old son,

Bob, accepted the award on her behalf recently.

“Bobby tells me how proud he is of me,” LeGere said. “My kids are the greatest things my husband John and I have ever done. I’d be nowhere without them. John and Bobby are at as much of a loss as I am.

“We all just want to love our Annie, and though sometimes I’m on overload, Annie is how I maintain my focus in the fog.”

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video showed four suspects approach the business, throw a brick through the glass door, enter the business and load bags with cigarettes, alcohol and cash. The suspects fled the scene along the east side of the parking lot to Fullerton Avenue. Three of the suspects were described as being males wearing black sweatshirts and gloves. The fourth suspect was described as a male wearing a red jacket with a yellow hood and gloves.

(See story elsewhere in this issue.)

Dec. 1 Shante Dansby, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with retail theft and violation of bail bond at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 1:33 p.m. Police said Dansby removed a pair of earrings from the store without paying for the merchandise. Dansby fled the scene, according to police, and was located at West and Alexander.

Theft was reported in the 300 block of W. Lake at around 4:05 p.m.

A victim told police that an unknown suspect removed his unsecured iPhone while he participated in activities at a local recreation center. The phone was later tracked to an address in Chicago.

Forgery was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 9:25 p.m. A complainant told police that a suspect attempted to

purchase approximately $10 worth of merchandise with a counterfeit $100 bill. The suspect left the scene.

The counterfeit bill was entered into evidence. The suspect was described as a black female with long, straight black hair with red highlights. A second suspect was described as a black female around 5’3”, 130 pounds wearing a tan/white/red-striped leather jacket, pink pants and tan work boots.

Nov. 29 Theft was reported in the 100 block of Linden. A victim told police that two jade stones are missing from the jewelry box in her bedroom. The victim last saw the items on Oct. 5.

The victim had a hired painter who was in her house on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. The painter was contacted and denied any knowledge of the missing jewelry.

Theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of N. York at around 9:03 p.m. A victim told police that after reviewing surveillance footage, a female suspect was observed entering the fitting room with a backpack and clothing. The suspect was then observed allegedly leaving without two items which they believe she put in her backpack. The female is described as white, approximately 16 to 18 years old, 5’2”, 125 pounds, blonde hair, blue eyes, and has rosy

cheeks with acne on them.

Oct. 29-Nov. 21 Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of S. Hillside. A victim told police that upon reviewing her bank statement, she observed several unauthorized transactions between the above dates. She is in possession of her debit card and advised her bank.

Nov. 20 Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of W. Second at 4:40 p.m. A store employee reports an unknown female suspect stole a pair of jeans from the store. The suspect took the merchandise into the fitting room and is suspected to have hidden the jeans under her clothing.

Warrant arrest

Dec. 4 Police said Ryan Howard, 32, of Elmhurst, was found to have two valid warrants from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Glade at around 8:34 a.m. Howard also was issued citations for driving while license suspended, improper display of registration, disobeying a traffic control device and no insurance.

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Bob LeGere, 26, (far right) shown here with his parents John and Shelly after accepting an award on his mother’s behalf from Elmhurst’s Citizen Advocacy Center. The center honored Shelly with the Citizen Initiative Award.

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Where would I be without everyone?”

LeGere is enthusiastic about spreading the word and working with U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8th District) and Elmhurst physician Dr. Samuel Yunez, who signed the prescription order for the City of Elmhurst, allowing Elmhurst police officers to carry and administer the epinephrine without liability. “Dr. Yunez has been wonderful,” she said. “And, he’s willing to visit municipalities with me and speak about the benefits of Epi. And Congressman Krishnamoorthi has been in contact with me and willing to contact other municipalities and mayors, and that helps to have them on my side.”

A surgical nurse herself, LeGere says she has “aspirations to spread the word throughout Illinois and then move on from state to state.”

“People out of state have already reached out to me and have heard about the Annie LeGere Law, and they hope their state will pass a law just like it,” she said. “My goal is to use the money [the ALF] has raised to not only spread awareness, but to find families who can’t afford the high costs of Epi auto-injectors and help them.

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Slices of life

When life isn’t a bummer – not really

It’s such a bummer when on a normal day when you have nothing else planned you get a phone call from your daughter asking if you can babysit your granddaughter for an hour or two and you of course say yes then proceed to spend that babysitting time just cuddling and listening to her coo and giggle. My day was a bummer.

It’s such a drag when a friend from out of town calls unexpectedly telling you they are in town and want to have lunch in an hour and you have to quit folding laundry to go and meet the friend and have a nice lunch with them spent catching up and sharing some laughs. Today was a major drag.

It’s such drudgery when you have a big grocery list and you have to go to the store and fill your cart with food and other goodies and it’s such a hassle to pack it all up, bring it home and then put it all away because that is time-consuming and time is money baby and at the end of it all you don’t even really think about the fact that you were able to pay for food for your family for the entire week without going into debt or scrimping on something.

Today was filled with drudgery and hassles.

It’s bothersome and downright exasperating when, in the middle of the night, the dog or cat or maybe both want to cuddle with you in bed and they take up space and their fur gets in your face and one of them even snores, but they love you unconditionally so you make room and indulge in a little snuggling.

Last night was bothersome and downright exasperating.

It’s such a pain, early in the morning, when you half-wake up and want to go back to that really great dream you were having but you peek at the clock and it’s just about time for the alarm to go off and you are still tired and don’t want to start your day just yet and then you remember it’s Saturday and you don’t have to get up and you can sleep in for another hour or two and you pull up the covers and go right back to that great dream.

Last Saturday morning was a pain.

It’s irksome when the day is short but activities are long and you have to hop from one thing to the next because you are pulled in at least two but probably three or even four different directions and you have to leave one game early to make it to the last half of another scrimmage and all this is before the choir or

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band concert and you are tempted to skip something but then one kid might feel shorted so you go and find yourself enjoying the game and the scrimmage and the music – each at its own pace and you realize these days are fleeting and there will come a time when you have an entire unencumbered day and evening and you will look back and remember these busy times with fondness.

Many of my days are irksome.

It can be easy, or maybe better put, lazy, to live our days, our hours, our moments with blinders on. To be focused on our present situation and find a change to our routine as an annoying disruption to the important ho hum of our day. Or we embrace our normal routine as mundane without appreciating all it holds.

It’s easy to get into a tizzy or fret about a particular situation. I often do. But then when I convince myself to take the blinders off the big picture comes into view and I see the scope of it all and that realization is like a warm blanket unfolding over top of me. There is much to fret about. Always will be.

But there is much, much more to not fret about. I choose door number two.

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

In my opinion

Dreams, large and small, keep coming true

I used to say that I manifested my husband, my dream man, and I suppose I did, and we have manifested a lovely life together.

The bucket list has been checked off and we are not really bucket list people. Future dreams are more general – like a fulfilling, adventurous life in all the ways that can happen.

We have taken the trips, bought the convertible, the joy house, and all the “material” items. Check.

We do fun experiences, like hang gliding, zip lining, sky diving, hot air balloon. Check. Now we just

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want to play.

Hike, bike, kayak. Paint, write, create. Explore and discover. Life keeps expanding and we are along for the ride.

We love deep chats on all kinds of subjects. We recently played

a round of Vertillis (a Dutch card deck game that prompts conversation; the word vertillis means “tell me more”) and one question asked what musical artist you still wish to see.

My husband replied Michael Buble.

I saw Michael in 2009 and the show was phenomenal. After my Prince mentioned his desire, I started checking the Michael Buble website and within a week, Michael’s new tour (after several

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Bill will fight bloated severance pay Starting Jan. 1, 2019, Illinois will have a new law on the books to fight the misuse of taxpayer dollars.

The law sponsored by state Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) will eliminate severance packages for employees that have been fired for misconduct and limit government-paid severance packages to an amount no greater than 20 weeks of compensation.

“This commonsense law will protect Illinois taxpayers from being on the hook for the actions of discred-

ited public officials,” Cullerton said.

“This will help put a stop to the state handing out blank checks to those who fail to do their jobs.”

The law was brought forward by Cullerton in partnership with the Better Government Association.

The Daily Herald reported that suburban taxpayers are often hit the hardest by this practice. Government administrators are frequently advised to grant rich severances in an attempt to head off employment litigation, so the law is aimed at counteracting

these actions.

Some of the employees who were fired for misconduct have received severance pay packages.

Cullerton’s new law will be known as the Government Severance Pay Act and is expected to save taxpayers millions of dollars over the next decade.

“The days of handing out bloated severance packages to disgraced public officials are coming to an end,” Cullerton said. “Our state cannot afford to waste a single penny,

especially to help folks who treat taxpayers like their own personal piggy bank.”

Senate Bill 3604 passed the Senate and House with unanimous support.

Cullerton will continue to work to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in the 101st General Assembly, which is scheduled to start at the beginning of the new year.

(Ed. note: This was received from the office of State Senator Tom Cullerton.)

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An Elmhurst tradition: Special Kids Day at Wilder Mansion

Sisters having fun PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

A smile that lights up the room

Jacob Little, 15, of Elmhurst shows off his snowman face paint at Special Kids Day on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Kids with special needs and their families were invited to take a picture with Santa, get a present, eat cookies and have fun.

A chance to meet Santa

Above: Sisters Danielle and DJ are all smiles at the Special Kids Day crafting table on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in Elmhurst. The annual party features a visit with Santa, crafts, balloon art, face painting, cookies music, presents and fun!

Special Kids Day volunteers at the cookie table: Misty McNeill, Peyton McNeill, 13, and Nick Cifelli, 12, are joined by event founder Rich Rosenberg.

Special needs kids and their siblings got a chance to visit with Santa Claus at the Special Kids Day party held at Wilder Mansion on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Cookies, music, crafts and presents were all part of the fun.

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Juveniles placed on home detention following threat to Lake Park High DuPage County State’s Attorney la announced last week that two care following an alleged threat a detention hearing on Nov. 29, Robert B. Berlin and Roselle Dep- female juveniles had been placed they made aimed at Lake Park High where Judge Michael Wolfe oruty Chief of Police Roman Tarcha- on home detention in their parents’ School. The juveniles appeared at dered home detention for the pair.

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year hiatus) was announced. I joined the fan club to get presale tickets, and my sweetheart and I will be swooning for Mr. Buble when he is in Chicago this March.

If that counts as a bucket list item, then check.

My list of concerts I have been to is long, long, long. I have seen all my beloveds.

The only person still on my dream list is Robbie Williams. I became a Robbie devotee when I lived in France way back in 2005 and 2006.

He’s not famous in America, but is the most celebrated pop icon across the world, and a national treasure of the UK. I have followed his tours and life over the years online and never pulled the trigger to travel overseas for a huge stadium concert.

And now I don’t have to. Robbie will be in Las Vegas for a handful of shows in 2019.

His first, and I just got tickets.

Even though he is not known in the states, the shows sold out in a flash.

The British are coming. They love Vegas, and they love Robbie.

My point: things keep falling into place. Dreams keep coming true. I follow my soul nudges, the little niggles in my heart. And not just for concert tickets.

For all things. Invitations to accept and those to decline. What to write and what to save for later.

What to read or watch or attend.

What to do next.

As we approach another new year, once again I am in awe of how fast the calendar pages turn.

The passing of time no longer makes me feel a tinge of sadness or bittersweetness. It’s simply a reminder to be grateful for every day past and for all those that lie ahead.

My Prince Charming and I just turned 54. We, in theory, have 40 more years ahead of us.

FORTY YEARS! That’s a long time. That excites me, thrills me, delights me. Oh the plans and ideas we have! Oh the magic that is still to come!

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The girls were taken into custody that day without incident.

Both juveniles have been charged with two counts of Disorderly Conduct – Threat of Violence at a School, a Class 4 Felony. Their next court appearance is scheduled for December 10, 2018, in front of Judge Robert Anderson.

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

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ICGS 4th graders celebrate ‘Christmas Around the World On Thursday, Nov. 29, fourth grade students at Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst celebrated, “Christmas Around the World,” an annual fourth grade tradition. In the weeks leading up to the celebration, student chose a country and researched its Christmas traditions. They then prepared a presentation board with pictures and descrip-

tions of that country’s respective Christmas customs.

On the day of the presentation, students dressed in colors or costumes related to their country and showed what they learned at a festival in IC’s Monsignor Plunkett Hall. Parents and guests travelled throughout the hall learning about the unique traditions of each country.

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Above: This ICGS 4th grader was happy to share what he learned about Christmas in the Philippines with ICGS mom Becky Dewbray.

Left: This 4th grade student was proud to share her Greek heritage with her classmates and even brought an icon of St. Basil to the festival to display.

Below left: These ICGS 4th graders presented the Christmas customs of Scotland, the country where their father was born.

Below right: Dressed in glowing Christmas lights, this 4th grader described what Christmas is like in Spain.

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The promenade of the Elmhurst Hospital Main Campus is a vision of hope and love this holiday season as the trees that line the central garden are lit up brightly for all to enjoy. These special lights, Love Lights, represent donations made in honor or memory of a special individual.

In Honor of: Dr. Vasant Acharya Dr. Tibor Boco Michael Carr Dr. Ronald Cheff Roberta Cencig Chris Clark Anthony J. Cossa John Dalicandro Amy Dobroveanu

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Alex & Mary Martin Anderson Vincent Anderson Marilyn Atchison Jean Barganski Claire M. Bartels Martin Barr Nancy Barr Connie Kelly Barsanti Diane Biegel Michael Billings Leon Boghossian Licia Boghossian Susan Boghossian Kevin Bolin Harriet Bolling Suzanne Bonate Alice Bonnamy Jim Bonnamy Nancy Borngraber (5) Viessa Bowen M. Joseph Bowler Neil F. Bowser Letitia Breen Deborah Brogan-Meyer Victoria Bukala Jerry Buscher John Calabrese Ruth M. Chilstrom Grammy Susan Choma Ella Collins Edward J. Condon Gregory Cordaro Bernard E. Crandall Julia & Bernard Crandall George Dahlheimer

Bert Daniels Denny Daniels Michael F. DeLaurentis Joseph and Barbara Demanuele Catherine E. Kiely Diggle Brady Doherty (2) Daniel Dombroski Ronald Dominick James and Virginia Donoghue Bill Dunne Herb & Margaret Eck Kimberly Eck Kristen Elkins (2) Carole Engels John and Florence Eustice Nick and Nancy Fabiani Patricia Ferrarini Raymond Filas Terry Finegan (2) M. Ward Fleming (2) Jerry Fordon George H. Foreman Gracie Ronald Greene Linda M. Greer Raymond C. Greer, Jr. Raymond C. Greer III Patricia A. Grosbier Jackie Haddad Nancy Ross Hanisch Lloyd J. Harman, Jr. Maria Hanzely Niki Helmer Emelina Hernandez Barbara L. Hilan Catherine Hiles

David B. Hill, Jr. Mary Ann Light Hiser Casey Hoey Walter K. Hoffman, Jr. Diane Hughes Frankie Hughes Art Hurley Nicholas J. Izzo Joe Ruth Kadlec Edward Kaske Wanda Kaske Joseph R. Kasperski Roz Katz Michelle Crepeau King Mildred Klco Mildred & Stephen Klco George J Kordik Michael Kovacik Nannie Eileen Laughlin Harley Leach Donald Leahy Danya Less James “Chris” Lizzadro Scott Lizzadro Philip Lovelace Julie M. MacKellar Judy Mastro Julius Mastro Annamma Mathai Gus Mavrias Agnes Elden Maxson Raymond Dewey Maxson Sylvia & Ray Maxson Patricia McDonough (2) Kenneth R. McIntosh

In Memory of:

Serafina Rogalski Dr. Elizabeth M. Sack Dr. George Salti Nancy L. Scott Dr. Lori S. Shelnitz Dr. Daniel Sullivan Lolita L. Unger Beth Valdez Dr. Karl Vos

Jeannine Hertz McNamee Jim McNicholas Marion McNicholas Carole Medland Bonnie Mesha Sam Mesha Gertrude Miller Joseph Mills Andrew James Mogni James Andrew Mogni Bruce Most Janet Mueller (3) Victoria Mukala Susan Murphy (2) Doris Mytych David Lyle Nelson Colin O’Connor Charles Odegard Gerald O’Keefe Lewis Orlow Margaret Orlow Pat Orlow Kevin Osgood Ritano Pedrazzoli Dale Razee Sheila Refner Colleen Regan John P. Regan Sharon Riecker Nick V. Rizzo Donald F. Robinson Tom Russell Thomas C. Russell Frank and Betty Sabia Nelson D. Sanchez, M.D. Alexis Sanoshy John C. Schmidt

Dr. Don Williams Patricia Zielonka Johnny Zulauf Caregivers Ministers of Care The Physicians at the Elmhurst Neuroscience Institute STARS Elmhurst Stroke Support Group US Armed Forces

Bertha & Fred Schottenberg Richard Schukat Sarah Schumacher Karen Renee Schweihs Cecilia Smidowicz Anitra Hertz Spangler Thaddeus Stasior Joy Stastuy Dorine Stefani Doug Steiner Dr. Wanda Hatter-Stewart Bill Stiemann Bob Stiemann Ted Stiemann Polly Strzewski Earl Swallow Donna Fleming Sweeney (2) Ellsworth Thomson Keith N. Unger Kenneth N. Unger Kenneth R. Unger Taffy Vandivier Joseph Vijuk Dr. James and Dorothy Watts Pat Wautlet The Webb-Johnson Family Alfred H. White Daniel B. White Gertrude B. White William N. White John F. Whiteside Linda Wilson Margarete B. Wirth Bob Wren Nanette Wright Tongsuk Yindeecharan Mr. and Mrs. J. Zielonka

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Purchase online at elmhurstchamber.org, at the Elmhurst Chamber office (300A W. Lake St., Ste. 201), or at the following locations across Elmhurst: Community Bank of Elmhurst City Centre and Main Branch Elmhurst City Centre Elmhurst History Museum (City Centre) K & T Colors (York & Vallette) The Uptown Shop (City Centre) Total Window Treatments (Spring Road)

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Real Estate/Business EEH Women’s Center for Pelvic Medicine opens in Elmhurst The Edward-Elmhurst Women’s Center for Pelvic Medicine in Naperville has expanded its services to Elmhurst at the Center for Health at 1200 S. York St. on the Elmhurst Hospital campus.

Kelly Jirschele, DO, an independent urogynecologist with Illinois Urogynecology Ltd. and a member of the medical staffs at Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital, is providing services at the Elmhurst location as well as the Naperville office. She specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders, including bladder and bowel problems, and prolapse of the female organs.

Dr. Jirschele received her medical degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at St. Joseph Healthcare and Hospital in Chicago, and fellowship at the University of Chicago/North Shore University Health System. Dr. Jirschele is fluent in Spanish.

Edward-Elmhurst Women’s Center for Pelvic Medicine’s board-certified, fellowship-trained urogynecologists and nurse specialists use non-surgical

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Fitness Formula Club opens Friday, Dec. 14 Final preview event takes place Wednesday

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Following its last preview event on Wednesday, Dec. 12, Fitness Formula Club will officially open on Friday, Dec. 14, according to company officials.

On Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 5-9 p.m., the Club will offer tours of the newly completed 60,000 square-foot facility, including equipment

demonstrations. There will be music, cocktails and refreshments and a chance to register early for fitness, nutrition and spa programs. There will also be kidfriendly activities like a bounce house.

The Club’s preview center is located at 135 No. Addison, just across the street from the building.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 630-882-0140.

Hospital earns third consecutive Leapfrog Top Hospital honor Kelly Jirschele, DO

and surgical options to treat incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, bowel issues, structural defects, mesh-related complications and other pelvic disorders.

To make an appointment or for more information, call (331) 221-5720 for Elmhurst or visit EEHealth.org/urogyne.

For the third year in a row, Elmhurst Hospital has been named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for achievements in patient safety and quality.

The Leapfrog Group is an independent hospital watchdog organization.

Elmhurst was one of 118 hospitals in the U.S. and seven in Illinois to be recognized in the categories of Top General Hospitals (35), Top

Children’s Hospitals (13), Top Rural Hospitals (17) and Top Teaching Hospitals (53).

The Top Hospital recognition follows Elmhurst’s A in Leapfrog’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grades that were announced in November. Elmhurst is one of only 42 hospitals in the U.S. to achieve an A in every update since Leapfrog began the Safety Grades in 2012.

Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the Top Hospital award, including infection rates, maternity care and the hospital’s capacity to prevent medication errors. The selection of 2018’s Top Hospitals is based on surveys from nearly 1,900 hospitals.

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State House holiday décor includes statue from Satanic Temple Lawyers: ‘It’s a First Amendment freedom of speech issue’

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

According to a report from NBC News, the state house in Springfield has been decorated for the holidays with one addition that has made some people uncomfortable.

In addition to the usual festive garland and lights, there is a statue on display – right next to the Christmas tree, a Nativity scene, and a Menorah – funded and provided by the Satanic Temple of Chicago.

The Satanic Temple calls the sculpture “Snaketivity,” which is

made of resin, and displays a hand holding an apple with a snake creeping around it. The arm and hand are about 18 inches tall, according to Dave Druker, a press secretary for the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, which handles the maintenance of the Capitol building.

According to reports, the statue sits on a base that reads, “Knowledge is the greatest gift.” The Satanic Temple group insists it is bringing the message that “religious freedom means freedom … for ALL religions, not just the ones that don’t

offend Christians.”

The news report said a GoFundMe page had been launched to cover the cost of construction, transportation and installation. The goal was to raise $1500, but a total of $1700 was raised. The page has the message, “Please consider what you may do to help us bring Satan to Springfield.”

The statue will remain in the Capitol until Dec. 29 when all the holiday decorations will come down.

One observer told NBC News that recognizing free speech does not

mean one agrees with what is said.

“I suppose it is their free speech rights to [provide the statue], so I can’t deny that,” the man said. “But, do I agree with it? Absolutely not. I can’t disagree with the statement in itself but when it’s coming from a satanic or cult group, my response would be that everything about Satan is a lie.”

Druker reportedly said that the Satanic Temple of Chicago had applied to display the statue and attorneys for the state of Illinois said it was indeed a First Amendment issue

and that the group had a right to express their opinion.

Druker added that there is also a statement in the holiday display from the Freedom from Religion Foundation that reads: “Religion is but a myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds.”

Druker also said that for years, there was a young man in Springfield who submitted a “Festivus” pole, which was put up in the Capitol as well.

That decoration is a nod to a holiday created by a character on the TV show, “Seinfeld.”

Chamber exec reflects on year-end, upcoming Gala in gifts and pledges.

“With a year-end Pechanio gift of $25,000 (and total contributions of $130,000), the endowment fund is near the $160,000 milestone in principal. As early as 2019, annual endowment earnings could start paying 40 percent of our student interns’ hourly wages not reimbursed by the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s JOBPATH Student Intern Program and previously payed from a non-endowed fund primarily funded by Pechanio. You can still send tax-deductible endowment gifts directly to the College.

“As part of the Campaign’s Second Century Fund ($100,000 goal), our education-based component is less than $1,000 from its $50,000 goal, with member businesses and individuals nearly matching my own kick-starting $25,000 pledge—and I implore each of you to consider contributing whatever you can to the cause before the new year.

“Part of the Second Century Fund, the fund to build a public ECCI Civic Hall of Fame memorial is at 23 percent of its $50,000 goal, even though a project is not yet finalized. We do know that our memorial will be part

of the City of Elmhurst’s new Metra train station, which is scheduled for construction in 2021, so fundraising on a more public level will continue for another year or two.”

100th Annual Awards Gala The Chamber will holds its 100th Annual Awards Gala at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel on Friday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. to celebrate all that has been accomplished during the Centennial Celebration year and to kick off the Second Century.

Honorees include The Elmhurst Independent as the A.J. “Toche” Ter-

rones Business of the Year; Betsy Hanisch as the Ambassador of the Year (for the third time); Lori Murray of Inland Bank at the Chairman’s Award recipient; and, “Elmhurst Our Kind of Town” Producer and Author Genie Urick as the 27th Civic Hall of Fame inductee.

“Thanks to a donation from The Independent—based on member advertising revenue from a special 100th Anniversary section published during Chamber of Commerce month in September—attendees will take home a commemorative Centennial Celebration pin,” Quigley said.

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The following is part of the President’s Message provided monthly by John R. Quigley, president & CEO Of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

“As we head into the final month of our Centennial Celebration year, I am excited to report that the $150,000 goal for the Ralph P. Pechanio Student Internship Endowment Fund at Elmhurst College has surpassed its goal thanks to yet another generous gift by the fund’s namesake benefactor. Overall, our one-of-a-kind $250,000 Capital Campaign is at 88 percent of goal with some $220,000

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Hospital Foundation holds Love Lights celebration Trees along the outdoor promenade now illuminated

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Evan Williams, 2 years old, has a front row seat to listen to the CoverGirls Violin Show at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation Love Lights Tree Lighting and Community Holiday Reception on Nov. 28.

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation held its annual Love Lights Tree Lighting and Community Holiday Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Elmhurst Hospital. The event featured The CoverGirls Violin Show, carolers, hot chocolate and holiday sweet treats.

Love Lights is the Foundation’s annual welcome of the holiday season that was established to recognize a caregiver, colleague, volunteer, physician or special person. The Central Garden at Elmhurst Hospital’s Main Campus is brightly lit for the holiday season, with each light symbolically commemorating a special person who has touched a life, or a loved one who has passed away.

The EMH Foundation offers many giving opportunities and special events designed to support the hospital’s programs and facilities. For more information, visit emhfoundation.org.

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Annual Fall Capstone Art Exhibition runs through Dec. 15 Four seniors present work in a variety of media and themes

Emotions triggered by storytelling, visual branding for a new NFL team, marketing materials for a brewery, and bringing a children’s story to life are among the ambitious projects Elmhurst College seniors are tackling in the Art Department’s 51st Annual Fall Capstone Art Exhibition.

Four senior art majors are showing their work in the exhibition, which runs through Dec. 15 in the Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace. The culminating event for every graduating art major, the capstone exhibition requires students to create a body of work in their area of concentration, then plan the exhibition and design the promotional materials for it.

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With the skills I learned in the graphic design program, I can finally create labels to fit the beers I’ve brewed.”

– José Motta

Manuel Aguirre, an art education major from Arlington Heights, painted a series of portraits based on his subjects’ emotional response to a story and conversation about it.

“Every choice made while creating each portrait is a conscious effort to personify the emotion being expressed by the interviewee,” he said.

William Gunderson, a graphic design major from Allen, Tex., drew on his experience as an athlete, and his ability as a graphic designer “to create new identities,” for his project— SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent marketing and branding for a new professionPictured are the artworks of Jose Motta, a al football team. After studying the branding among teams in the National Football League, graphic design major at Elmhurst College, Gunderson designed everything for his team, whose works are inspired by his real-life from the mascot to the typeface and uniforms. passion for craft beer. He enjoys creating Inspired by his real-life passion for craft labels for the beers he has brewed. beer, José Motta, a graphic design major from Elk Grove Village, developed the marketing and branding for a fictitious brewery. The project is a perfect complement to Motta’s hobby of seeking out rare craft beers OVER 100 SHOPS & RESTAURANTS. throughout the Midwest and brewing HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR EVERYONE! his own.

“With the skills I learned in the graphic design program, I can finally create labels to fit the beers I’ve brewed,” he said.

When Desiree Salpietro-Gigl was a teenager, her grandmother thought Ride she would do well as a children’s book illustrator. For her capstone project, Salpietro-Gigl, of Elmwood Park, decided to follow her grandmother’s FREE HOLLY TROLLEY SERVICE advice, updating and illustrating a Saturdays, Nov. 24 - Dec. 29 • 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. story she had written years ago about a couple of field mice that find a pie Fun on the trolley includes appearances by on a windowsill. After graduation, she Elsa, Holiday Carolers, EPL Storytime, It's a Wonderful Life Trivia and More! plans to try to get the book published.

The Fall Capstone Art Exhibition runs through Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Visit participating businesses along the route Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace for special offers.

(200 W. Park Ave., elmhurst.edu/campusmap). The Accelerator ArtSpace, built around a 20-foot-high particle Visit ExploreElmhurst.com for more accelerator dating back to the 1950s, information about the route, special events schedule, and to track the Trolley. is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited.

For more information, please conRemember to tact Suellen Rocca at (630) 617-6110 SHOP LOCAL or srocca@elmhurst.edu.

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Community calendar

Pick of the Week The event NOT to be missed!

Saturday, Dec. 15 York Theater, History Museum offer screening of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ At 9:30 a.m., York Theater in conjunction with the Elmhurst History Museum, will hold a free screening of the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Doors open at 9 a.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 15 From 12-3 p.m., join a Snow Globe Family Craft Activity at the Elmhurst History Museum, 12-3 p.m., $4 per person (reservations required).

Info: elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 833-1457.

Holly Trolley runs Saturdays thru Dec 29 The City of Elmhurst has announced that the Explore Elmhurst “Holly Trolley” will be running on Saturdays now through Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The trolley will follow the same route as the summer trolley program.

Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library Friday, Dec. 14 from 2-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15 from 1-3 p.m.

Holiday Features: The Bishop’s Wife Social Services Coffee Chat Drop-in to meet Social Work intern Tracey. Tracey may Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. No regisprovide referrals for patrons who need assistance. Examtration required. ples of types of assistance include: Employment, Housing, Transportation, Educational Services, Government BeneFriday, Dec. 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. fits, Mental Health and Counseling Services, Caregiver ReYork Chamber Music Hear live music performed by talented musicians from sources, Health Care, Child Care, Legal Assistance, EmerYork High School’s Performing Arts Department. No reg- gency Financial Assistance and more. istration required.

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Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Learn how small businesses can use it to send invoices, Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. receive money, and process refunds.

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Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 12-2 p.m.

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Pictured is the Elmhurst Community Choir & Orchestra, which will be performing Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. The concert is free and open to the “Christmas in Elmhurst” in concert at the York High School auditorium on Saturday, public, as a Holiday gift to the community.

‘Christmas in Elmhurst’ concert coming Dec. 15 and 16 Community choir, orchestra offers benefit concert as gift to residents

By Marisa Mancini

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Christmas in Elmhurst, featuring the Elmhurst Community Choir and Orchestra will present two evenings of Christmas music at its fourth annual holiday concert. The event will run

two evenings, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in York High School’s Performing Arts Auditorium. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each concert.

“Admission to the event is free,” stated choral director and conductor Dennis Criser. “It is our gift to the community and a way to celebrate Christmas together.” Criser, who earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a master’s degree in Choral Conducting both from the University of Nebraska, has been in charge of leading music ministry for

over 30 years.

The concert will offer a delightful range of holiday music including a wide variety of choral arrangements, including fresh arrangements of familiar carols as well as new Christmas songs, and an Elmhurst Christmas story from Moody’s Jon Gauger. Soloists include Lindsey Foote, Sherah Grose, Barb Engstrom, Leanne Holzbauer, Jenita Harris and Michael Hapner.

Also featured on the Steinway concert grand piano is pianist Deborah Criser.

“I believe this event is unique in that the choir is comprised of over

50 singers from thirteen churches -- seven Elmhurst churches and six churches from surrounding suburbs -- and that the 40 orchestra members are professional and semi-professional players from these churches and Wheaton College,” said Criser.

Four years ago, Criser, associate pastor in charge of music ministry at Elmhurst’s West Suburban Church, got the idea to form a community wide choir and orchestra.

“I contacted musicians from several Elmhurst churches to see if this would be viable, and that’s how this

event began,” said Criser. “Our first holiday concert was held at Cityview Community Church, which seats around 450 people, and both nights were packed to overflowing. We now perform at York High School because the seating capacity is over 700. We want to provide space for as many people to attend as possible.”

Christmas in Elmhurst is sponsored and underwritten by West Suburban Community Church, Journey Church, Cityview Community Church, and other generous individuals from our community.

Hospital celebrates ‘Love Lights’ SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Elmhurst Hospital carolers entertain the crowd at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation Love Lights Tree Lighting and Community Holiday Reception on Nov. 28.

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College news

Local residents make Augustana’s Dean’s List Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2018 fall term. Among them were the following Elmhurst residents: Thomas Angelos, Jenna Dvorak, Anthony Hante, Kailey Hoel, Madeline Kampwirth, Laura Keenan, Alyssa Luczynski, Samantha Meyers, Andrew Mimlitz, Emily Mueller, Paige Oucheriah, Michael Riley, William Sikich and Ariana Solis.

Student from Elmhurst in Carthage Christmas Festival Morgan Taylor of Elmhurst participated in Carthage College’s annual Christmas Festival. Yearly, Carthage College celebrates the joy of the holiday season at the annual Carthage Christmas Festival, three performances of readings and music in the A. F. Siebert Chapel.

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Elmhurst student competes in Model UN conference

Shawn Klein of Elmhurst was among 35 Carthage College students who competed in the American Model United Nations conference, accompanied by Professor Jeffrey Roberg in Chicago recently.

Klein represented Palestine.

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ternational importance, such as: • Education for democracy • Biological weapons • Women and development • International cooperation to address and counter the world drug problem • The Geneva Convention and protecting victims of armed conflict • The permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory

• Sound management of chemicals and waste • International migration and development The International Commission of Inquiry for Darfur Model UN helps students to sharpen both their “hard” and “soft” skills through research, writing, public speaking, and diplomacy through working in smaller groups.

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York girls basketball team runs record to 9-1 IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team wins two games

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Another week and two more wins for the white-hot York girls basketball team.

The Dukes posted a pair of West Suburban Conference Silver Division wins against Oak Park-River Forest and Lyons Township.

The wins put York at 9-1 overall on the season and moved the Dukes to 4-0 in the WSC Silver thus far. Since losing to Downers Grove South in overtime in its own Thanksgiving tournament, the Dukes have won seven contests in a row.

In a 65-47 win against Oak Park-River Forest, York led 14-11 after the first quarter and 29-24 at halftime. The Dukes put it in high gear in the third quarter, outscoring the Huskies 17-9 there and 19-14 in the fourth quarter.

Carley Schwartz continued

her impressive 3-point shooting.

She had 22 points and made five 3-pointers. She exploded for 14 points in the first quarter alone on four 3-pointers and a regular bucket. She finished with 18 of York’s 29 first-half points.

Sydney Molis added 12 points, all of those coming in the second half. Sara Krissinger finished with 12 points as well, while Megan Juneman had 10 points, eight coming in the second half.

York then downed Lyons Township 49-34 at home to move to 4-0 in conference play. York led 14-7 after the first quarter and 30-20 at halftime. York held the Lions to 14 second-half points.

Kathleen Levins led the Dukes with 12 points. She had nine points in the second half, six coming in the fourth quarter. Levins hit 4 of

See YORK, Page 34

IC Catholic Prep wrestling team looks to continue success Returning state qualifier Vargas, Barney, Scott lead the way

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep wrestling team made plenty of history last season.

The Knights went 7-3 during the regular season and took second in the Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division. IC Catholic Prep took fourth at the MSC tournament. All three marks were the highest finishes in program history. IC Catholic Prep also qualified for the Class 1A dual-team state finals in Bloomington, another first for the program.

The Knights are looking to continue the string of successes once again this season. Coach Kevin Sliva returns the likes of senior 285-pounder David Vargas, who won MSC, regional and sectional titles as a junior last year and took fifth in the state, earning him an all-state designation.

Also back are junior Joe Scott III and sophomore Finn Barney. Scott, who will wrestle at 182 pounds, was

a state first alternate last year, while Barney, who will compete at 120 pounds, took second at the regional level a year ago and also was a state first alternate.

Key newcomers to the group include senior Joe Bigane, who will wrestle at 170 pounds, and junior Matteo Cerasuolo, who will wrestle at 152. Bigane took his junior year off to focus on hockey, while Cerasuolo was injured during his first season last year.

Sliva noted the team has plenty of wrestling experience on the roster.

“We have 16 kids on the team with previous wrestling experience. It’s the most we’ve ever had,” he said.

“We gained valuable experience during last season’s team state finals berth in Bloomington.”

Sliva added his wrestlers were hard at work away from the highschool practice room. “Many worked hard in the off-season growing their all-around wrestling skill set,” he said.

Sliva said one key to the season

See WRESTLING, Page 34

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Timothy Christian junior Matt Owens cans a three pointer in the third quarter against Illiana Christian during TC’s home victory over the Vikings on Saturday, Dec. 8.

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Timothy Christian boys basketball team hard at work Trojans recently played Ridgewood and Benet Academy

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys basketball team hit a recent bump in the road.

But second-year coach Scott Plaisier has seen his team work hard to get things back on track.

“We are struggling a little bit,” he said last week. “We’re trying to find an identity for ourselves.”

Timothy went 3-1 at the Lisle

Thanksgiving tournament and then dropped a Metro Suburban Conference Red Division game to Ridgewood by three points and then was beaten 62-25 by Class 4A Benet Academy in a non-conference contest.

“We took a pounding against Benet,” said Plaisier. “They beat us up pretty good. Really for us, we have to establish an identity on the defensive side and continue to get better on the glass. We’ve been hurt really bad in some games on the glass. We’re not closing up first-shot misses and giving up second-chance points. We have to have a hunger for the basketball and a commitment from all

five guys to focus and play together.

The good thing is this all is fixable.

The guys want to buy into playing defense on every possession. It’s a matter of being more consistent.

That’s the homework they have been given.”

Individually, Plaisier has seen recent strong play from Jack Baldridge, A.J. Vos and Zach Orange.

“Jack Baldridge is scoring the ball fairly well for us right now,” he said. “A.J. Vos is one of our juniors.

He’s been playing really high-energy basketball for us. He’s been good.

Zach Orange is giving us quality minutes off the bench. We’re trying to find ourselves right now in terms

York boys basketball team posts two more wins Dukes off to 2-0 start in tough West Suburban Silver

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys basketball team posted two more recent victories to up its record to 6-1 on the young season.

The Dukes were 67-58 overtime winners against Benet Academy in non-conference action and also recorded a 52-44 West Suburban Conference Silver Division win against Glenbard West.

The Glenbard win pushed York to 2-0 in the tough WSC Silver.

In the road win against Benet in Lisle, York led 12-9 after the first quarter, but trailed 25-15 heading into halftime. The Dukes outscored Benet 18-8 in the third quarter and the two teams each scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to force the extra session where the Dukes held a 14-5 advantage.

York shot 47.9 percent from the field, but hit on only 17 of 33 freethrow attempts and 4 of 16 threepoint tries.

Nate Shockey led the Dukes with 17 points and three steals. Sam Walsh had 16 points and four steals.

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points, while Kosich was averaging 12.2 points and Shockey was a hoop or two away from York having four players averaging 10 or more points a contest—he was at 9.7 points.

Milling was averaging 3.3 points per game.

Cohn also was tops in rebounds at 4.2 per game through seven games.

Walsh was averaging 3.7 rebounds, while Kosich was at 3.0 rebounds.

Kosich was tops in assists with 17.

Cohn was tops in steals with 15, but has the majority of the team chasing him in that category. Walsh and Shockey each had 14 steals, while Kosich had 13 steals. Milling had 12 steals and Grace had 11.

Cohn was leading the team in 3-pointers made with 13, while Kosich had 10. Shockey and Cohn were the free-throw leaders, each having gone 9-for-13 from the line through the first seven contests.

Walsh was tops in charges taken with three, while Iqbal had two charges taken.

Through seven games, York forced 114 opponent turnovers, while making only 70 itself. The Dukes also have been strong on defense, with only one of their first seven foes scoring more than 60 points (62) in a game. In three games, York has held opponents to less than 50 points.

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will be staying healthy and injury-free.

But there’s more. “Believing in what they are capable of and increasing their confidence,” is another key factor the coach is stressing.

Sliva said the trio of Malachi Morris, Jalen Williams and Ryan Kenneally are three more grapplers who will help the squad this season. “Malachi is a junior who only started wrestling last year and showed a tremendous amount of improvement and ability to learn quickly last season,” he said.

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Erik Cohn scored 13 points, while Nick Kosich gave York four players in double figures with 10 points to go with two steals and two assists. John Milling chipped in three points, four rebounds and three steals.

York again forced an opponent into the 20-turnover range. Benet committed 21 turnovers in the ballgame.

York returned home to record a 52-44 conference win against Glenbard West. York led 11-5 after the first quarter and 24-19 at halftime.

The Dukes shot 44.7 percent from the field and canned 14 of 17 freethrow attempts. York finished strong, outscoring Glenbard 18-14 in the final frame.

Walsh led the Dukes with 14 points, while Kosich had 13 points, five rebounds and three steals. Shockey had nine points, four assists and two steals. Cohn finished with five points and four rebounds. Jeff Grace, who had four points, two steals and two rebounds against Benet, tallied five points against Glenbard.

Hassan Iqbal added four rebounds and Milling had three assists in the win.

On the season through seven games, Cohn was leading a balanced scoring attack at 14.0 points per game. Walsh was averaging 13.5

“Jalen is a sophomore who also only started wrestling last season and made great strides and growth last year. Ryan is a senior leader and co-captain who showed flashes of success last season.”

Sliva noted the Metro Suburban Blue is loaded with strong teams this season. “Conference mainstays Class 3A Riverside-Brookfield and Class 2A Fenton remain at the top of the conference,” he said. “The three newcomers, Aurora Christian (Class 1A team state champion last year), Class 2A

Wheaton St. Francis and Bishop McNamara will make some noise in the conference. All these teams are tough and with our football players joining the season late, we will have to work very hard to eventually get to the level where these other teams are at. I’m excited that our conference will be tougher this season.”

The Knights face Guerin Prep and St. Francis on the road today at 5 p.m., before heading to the Marist Mega Duals on Saturday.

of where we are getting production from the offensive end, and can we establish a good and tough identity on the defensive end.

“We’re not concerned. At the start of the season, we had 12 days to get ready for that first Thanksgiving tournament game. We’re good at some things but we’re working on getting good and being ready in every phase of the game.”

Plaisier liked the fact Timothy had a light workload last week coming off a six-game stretch to start the season.

“We were off most of the week and we deserved it,” he said. “We played in the Thanksgiving tournament at

Lisle and then you have a couple tough games after that with Ridgewood and Benet. We had all week to fix any issues. We had a good week of practice and made some good strides. This is a season-long thing.

Some of these defensive struggles we’ve had so far, we’re going to be able to improve on them as we go along here.”

Timothy Christian has a busy stretch of basketball this week. The Trojans faced Chicago Christian at home earlier in the week. Timothy heads up Illinois 83 Friday to face Fenton in Bensenville and then squares off at home with Elgin St. Edward on Saturday.

Timothy Christian girls basketball team continues winning ways

By Mike Miazga, CORRESPONDENT The Timothy Christian girls basketball team continues to rack up the wins.

The Trojans scored recent victories against Fenton, Guerin Prep and Illiana Christian to up their record to 7-2 on the season.

In an 84-55 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division victory against Fenton, sophomore Hannah Schuringa exploded for 30 points, 18 rebounds and six blocked shots.

“We played really well and shot the ball really well against Fenton,” said Timothy Christian coach Mark Baumbach. “I can’t remember a Timothy team scoring 80 points either in a long time or ever. Hannah is a dominant force for us. She’s really come on over the last three or four games.”

Timothy continued its winning ways in a 64-25 MSC Red win against Guerin Prep. Timothy scored 36 first-half points.

Sarah Carstensen led the way with 20 points, three assists and three blocked shots. She shot 10-for-15 from the field. Schuringa had 14 points, five rebounds and four blocked shots. She shot 7-for-11 from the field.

Jordyn Strube added eight points, five rebounds and three assists. Lauren Gehrke had seven points and made two 3-pointers. Elise Terpstra had seven points as well. Timothy shot 56 percent from the field.

“Our start was the key for us against Guerin,” said Baumbach. “We were up 26-5 after the first quarter and that pretty much was the game for us.”

Timothy also recorded a 45-37 non-conference win over long time rival Illiana Christian. Illiana moved its school campus to Indiana and is no longer part of the Metro Suburban Conference.

In the Illiana win, Strube had 16 points, six rebounds and three steals.

She also shot 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. Sureya Alex had 12 points (two 3-pointers), five assists, five rebounds and four steals. Carstensen had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Celeste VanderMeer had six rebounds. Schuringa did not play due to injury.

Baumbach noted Timothy has benefited from balanced scoring in recent games. “In the Fenton game we ended up with four girls in double figures,” he said. “Besides Hannah, Sureya had 17 points, Jordyn had 16 points and Sarah had 14 points.”

Timothy was off to a 3-1 start in MSC Red play with its only blemish coming against Chicago Christian.

“The key right now is the kids are playing with a lot of energy and effort,” said Baumbach. “Those two things have helped us cover up some of our weaknesses. The effort from the girls has been phenomenal.”

Baumbach lauded Carstensen for her recent strong play. “Sarah Carstensen has been shooting the ball really well,” he said. “Actually, a lot of girls are shooting well. Sureya is another one who has been shooting the ball well, especially from 3-point range.”

Timothy returns to MSC Red Division action this week with contests against Ridgewood and Wheaton Academy (at home tonight).

“We are taking it one day at a time,” said Baumbach.

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6 free-throw attempts. Molis also finished with 12 points and hit two 3-pointers. Kaitlyn Kjome had six points, while Krissinger had five points and hit a 3-pointer. Schwartz had one 3-pointer in the game.

York returned to action earlier this week with another conference game against Glenbard West. The Dukes are in the midst of playing

in the Benet Academy-Naperville The Knights were 64-59 Metro North quad and will continue in that Suburban Conference Blue Division event Saturday. winners against St. Francis, while also defeating Walther Christian by IC Catholic Prep boys the same score in a non-conference basketball game. Walther moved to the ChicaThe IC Catholic Prep boys bas- go Prep conference this season after ketball team was victorious against being a MSC member previously. both St. Francis and Walther ChrisThe two wins pushed IC Catholic tian recently.

Prep to 5-2 overall. The St. Francis

win moved the Knights to 1-1 in count.

MSC Blue play.

York wrestling In a recent four-match event, the York girls bowling The York girls bowling team de- York wrestling team scored three feated Hinsdale South 2,842-2,746 wins against Lincoln-Way Cenin West Suburban Conference ac- tral (40-28), Crete-Monee (66-18), tion. York moved to 2-0 in confer- Plainfield North (36-32) and lost ence with the win. The Dukes also 37-32 to Harlem. Antonio Gutierrez won the JV match by a 2,502-2,224 and Josh Mathiasen each went 4-0.

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Timothy Christian vs. Illiana: Boys basketball action

Trojans senior Denardo Jones Josh Harris brings the ball up against Illiana. The Trojan’s soph led scored 5 points against Illiana the team with 18 points in the game.

Christian.

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Senior Chris Brooks tracks a rebound. Timothy won the game 5651.

Justin Baez, a senior, at the free-throw line for Timothy Christian.

Above: Junior A.J. Vos puts up a contested jump shot.

Left: Trojans junior Zach Orange sets up for a shot.

Zach Baldridge, a junior, runs the offense.

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Illinois boasts a hair-raising history of beasts and legends

By Phil Luciano OF THE JOURNAL STAR, PEORIA

Illinois boasts a hairraising history rife with spine-tingling stories — and that’s just with politics.

Otherwise, the state’s heritage brims with tall tales of mythic beasts, spooky legends and ghost stories. A few of the favorites: Old Book: In the earliest years of the 20th century, the Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville was home to a dear, mute man known only as A. Bookbinder. Strong and steady, he would dig graves for asylum funerals, ending each by sobbing hysterically and leaning on a tree that became famously known as The Graveyard Elm. In June 1910, Old Book went the way of all men, and the entire asylum came out for his farewell. Near the end, an apparition appeared at the Graveyard Elm. The Graveyard Elm: Old Book, weeping and moaning as always. But as soon as startled officials cracked open his casket to double-check on the dead man’s whereabouts, the crying ceased and Old Book’s form vanished from the tree. Inside the coffin, onlookers spotted Old Book’s peaceful face.

(Source: Peoria Journal Star) Piasa Bird: The Piasa (pronounced PIE-ah-saw) Bird — actually more like a dragon, with red eyes, menacing beard, scales and lengthy tail — preyed on Native Americans, eating them alive until a local chief, Chief Ouatoga, lured it out of its cave, using himself as bait.

When the creature flew out, an ambush of warriors slew it with a volley of poisoned arrows. A mural was said to have been painted (possibly more than 3,000 years ago) as a commemoration of the event.

Though the original mural is gone, a new one has taken its place.

(Source: Associated Press)

she’d been driving on Cole Hollow Road when an “8-foot-tall hairy beast” grabbed the back of her pickup truck and refused to let go.

The “beast” finally relented and let her speed off. That sighting never has been explained.

(Source: Peoria Journal Star) The Enfield Horror: In the 1940s, a leaping monkey-like creature was spotted in Mount Vernon. Thirty years later, a similar beast — though now with three legs and eyes as bright as flashlights — was seen several times in nearby Enfield, including one report from a local radio newsman. What was it?

Guesses ranged from an alien to a deformed kangaroo to a chemistry experiment gone bad. (Source: Chicago Tribune) Resurrection Mary: Legend says that in the 1930s, a young woman got into a fight with her boyfriend and left a ballroom on Archer Avenue in Chicago. Down the road, she was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver who was never caught. Distraught, Mary’s parents laid her body to rest at Resurrection Cemetery, in the same outfit from the night of the dance. Since 1939, people have reported seeing a woman wearing a white dress on the side of the road. Sometimes, she is picked up from the side of the road or given a ride home from a neighborhood dance, but she invariably vanishes when a car passes the cemetery.

(Source: roadtrippers.com) Lawndale Thunderbird: In July of 1973 in the Logan County village of Lawndale, two massive birds swooped down; one carried off a child, only to drop the lad within seconds. Around that time, other sightings of oversized fowl were reported in central Illinois.

(Source: Peoria Journal Star)

Farmer City Monster: The 1970s teemed with monster sightings, but this one — hulking shape, bright yellow eyes — was witnessed by a Farmer City cop. Reports began one July, when three teens encountered it at their campsite in a field near Salt Creek, and spread to Bloomington, Heyworth and Waynesville. Everyone who saw it noted its glowing eyes, but it Cole Hollow Road Monster: was not an aggressive creature. At In July 1972, an East Peoria teen each encounter, the Farmer City reported he and friends had spotted Monster fled as soon as it had been a white, hairy, foul-smelling, 12spotted. foot monster around Cole Hollow (Source: Mysterious Heartland) Road. “It lets out a long screech — like an old steam-engine whistle, Lake Michigan Sea Serpent: only more humany,” he said. Soon, Between 1867 and 1890, Chicago as many as newspapers raved over sightings 200 armed men combed the of a scaled serpent 40 to 50 feet area but found nothing. During the in length, very dark blue, with a search, one man accidentally shot grayish-white belly. In 1867, a himself trying to bag a deer. The fisherman gave a very detailed hoopla died down before anyone description of the creature, else got hurt. In 1991, that teen claiming it had come within said the report was a hoax.

20 feet of his boat. It was However, that same year, East swimming about a mile and a half Peoria police got a call from an off the shore of the south side of anonymous local woman. She said Chicago. (Source: thecryptocrew.

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A modern tombstone memorializes A. Bookbinder amid row after row of markers at the former Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville. The asylum resident, who died in 1910, was known for weeping at every funeral. His original stone was swiped decades ago, but a retired worker installed the new marker in 2006.

It reads in part, ““In each death he found great sorrow. He wept at each, passing tears for the unloved and forgotten. Now, ‘Old Book,’ we weep for you.”

com) Murphysboro Mud Monster: This hairy, smelly biped (a.k.a.

“Big Muddy”) was seen several times in the summer of 1973 lurking near Murphysboro along the banks of the Big Muddy River. Like Peoria’s Cole Hollow Road Monster, the Murphysboro creature was described as being 7 feet tall and covered in matted, white fur. Police officers found several tracks at the scene of the first sighting, and even heard its “inhuman” cry.

After a few weeks of intense scrutiny, the Murphysboro Mud Monster disappeared as mysteriously as it arrived. (Source: Mysterious Heartland)

Stump Pond Serpent: Between 1879 and 1968, fishermen in Perry County spun yarns about a serpent that dwelled in the murky waters of Stump Pond. The creature was described as having a thick, green body with black fins. It was large enough to rock boats. When the lake was partially drained in 1968, locals discovered catfish that SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent weighed more than 30 pounds, This sketch, made in the 1970s, is an artist’s attempt to capture the so it is possible that the “Stump essence of Old Book, who wailed at every funeral at the former PeoPond Serpent” was a giant catfish. ria State Hospital. While grieving, he would often lean on a particular (Source: Mysterious Heartland) tree — the Graveyard Elm — for support.

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483 SPRING ROAD ELMHURST Reservations 630.279-8486 Pizzeria 630.279.8474

Monday & Tuesday All Day & Night

OPEN FOR LUNCH

20% Off any Bottle of Wine

www.robertosristorante.com

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• Specializing in Seafood, Pasta and a Wide Variety of Meats • Gourmet Desserts

• Fresh Fish Daily Specials • Gift Certificates Available • Extensive Wine List • Elegant Atmosphere

• Connoisseur Cocktails • Inquire about our private lunch parties • Corporate or Family Parties

Inquire About Catering For Lunch

Dining Room Only

Let our Family cater to your Family!!

Call for Details.

CATERING MENU

Please Give 24 hour Notice • Taxes Not Included with All Pricing • Prices Subject to Change Without Notice APPETIZERS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Bruschetta ............................. 14.00 28.00 Fior di Latte .......................... 28.00 56.00 Fried Calamari ..................... 39.00 78.00 Funghi Ripieni ...................... 32.00 64.00 Baked Clams ......................... 37.00 74.00

PASTAS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Spaghetti or Mostaccioli ...... 32.00 64.00

Baked Mostaccioli ................ 36.00 Ravioli ................................... 41.00 Tortellini ................................ 41.00 Gnocchi ................................. 41.00 Cavatelli ................................ 41.00 Raviolini Salvia e Basilico.... 44.00 Lasagna ................................. 44.00 Vegetable Lasagna................ 46.00 Rigatoni Pomodoro/ Salsiccia/Piselli...................... 44.00 Add Alfredo or Vodka Sauce .................... 8.00 Add Chicken .................... 8.00 Add Broccoli .................... 6.00

72.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 88.00 88.00 92.00 88.00 16.00 16.00 12.00

MEATS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Italian Sausage & Peppers .. 36.00 72.00 104.00 Chicken Vesuvio Bone-In ....... 52.00 Veal Parmigiana ................... 60.00 120.00 Pollo Parmigiana .................. 39.00 78.00 Eggplant Parmigiana ........... 48.00 96.00 Boneless Chicken Breast...... 49.00 98.00 ..........................................................(10 pcs.)

(20 pcs)

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS

The Moreci Family Invites you to experience the Finest Selection of Italian Cuisine. Roberto’s Ristorante Features One-of-a-Kind Gourmet Specialties Custom Created by Experienced Chefs Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm • Friday 11am-12am • Saturday 4pm-12am • Sunday 2pm-10pm

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$ 50

On Full Slab of Ribs

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires December 20,2018

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$ 00

FREE

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6 Pack of Soda 16” or 18” Pizza On 14”, 16” or 18” Pizza with $15 Purchase or More On 14”, Pick Up or Delivery Only Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires December 20,2018

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires December 20,2018

One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires December 20,2018

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