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Man charged with burglary at Oak Brook Nordstrom

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that charges have been filed against a Chicago man for allegedly stealing more than $1,300 worth of merchandise from the Oak Brook Nordstrom store and getting into a physical altercation with Oak Brook

Also cited for allegedly fighting with officers police officers. Zachary Silagi, 30, appeared at First Appearance Court where Judge Alex McGimpsey denied the state’s motion to detain him pre-trial. Silagi is charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), one count of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and one count of resisting or obstructing a police officer causing

injury (Class 4 felony).

On Saturday, March 2 at approximately 8:13 p.m., Oak Brook police officers were dispatched to the Nordstrom store located at 10 Oak Brook Center, for a report of a man suspected of stealing who was fighting with loss prevention officers. It is alleged that the man, later identified as Silagi, entered the Nordstrom with Target store bags, selected various items for sale and went to a fitting room.

It is alleged that when Silagi exited the fitting room, he had no visible merchandise on him, but the Target

store bags he brought with him were now full with approximately $1,300 worth of clothing and men’s cosmetics. It is further alleged that Silagi attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise, where he was stopped by loss prevention officers. It is alleged that Silagi began fighting with loss prevention officers and when an Oak Brook police officer stationed at the mall arrived to assist, he continued fighting, causing injury to the loss prevention officers and the Oak Brook police officer assigned to the mall.

Additional Oak Brook police arrived at the scene at which time Silagi was taken into custody.

“The allegations that Mr. Silagi entered Nordstrom, helped himself to $1,300 worth of merchandise and then got into a physical altercation with authorities as he attempted to leave without paying are outrageous,” Berlin said. “In DuPage County, we have no tolerance for this type of criminal behavior and I guarantee that if you steal from any of our retail establishments, you will be arrested, charged and prosecuted.”

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Drone on

The Elmhurst Police Department was out in force for the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade and they brought along the drone. This little device has allowed the department to make great strides in captur-

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DuPage County Board member Cindy Cronin Cahill pauses during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to make sure her mother Claire Cronin is enjoying her ride down Spring Road as part of Cindy’s unit.

ing suspects.

These two were all smiles as they enjoyed the beautiful weather on Saturday, March 9 for the St. Pat’s Day Parade.

Police beat

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

Armed habitual criminal

March 6

Teiwan J. Bergman, 22, of Chicago, was charged with armed violence, armed habitual criminal, unlawful use of weapon by a felon and theft at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York at 4:32 p.m. Aaryona Dixon, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with theft. Police said a complainant related the suspects ran out of the restaurant without paying, were located after running and were placed under arrest. According to police, Bergman was found to be in possession of a firearm and a controlled substance.

Assault, battery

March 4

Police said officers responded to the 100 block of E. Schiller at 9:56 p.m. for the report of a verbal domestic. Upon arrival, the suspect was located in the lobby of the complex with a large knife. The suspect pointed the knife at officers and took a step towards them before he was taken into custody. Medics responded to the above location and transported the suspect to the Elmhurst Hospital for treatment. The suspect will be charged with three counts of aggravated assault once released from the hospital.

March 2

A complainant near Third and Berteau reported she observed a vehicle stopped and an unknown suspect striking a passenger in that vehicle. The suspect entered the driver’s seat and drove away. A witness was able to gather a license plate which registers to Chicago. Officers checked the area but were met with no results. The Chicago Police Department was notified.

Criminal damage, criminal trespass

Feb. 29

Victor Flores, 42, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of criminal damage to property in the 100 block of N. York at 7:38 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a verbal domestic, and arrival, the victim related she loaned the suspect her vehicle. When she came to pick up the vehicle, she noticed her tires were damaged, according to police. Police said Flores admitted to damaging the victim’s tires and was taken into custody.

Police said officers responded to a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North at 10:26 p.m. for the report of a customer dispute. Upon arrival, a suspect related that subsequent to a verbal argument with his girlfriend, she left with his money so he couldn’t pay. A friend of the suspect responded to the location and paid for his meal. The suspect was issued a no-trespass notice from the restaurant.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute

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with two counts of domestic battery at a hotel in the 900 block of S. Riverside at 1:51 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect struck the victim several times.

Feb. 29

A subject came into a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 and related he intended to physically injure an employee (who was not working at that time). The subject was confrontational with the complainant as he was being escorted out of the store. There were no complaints to be signed. The reporting officer learned, subsequent to the incident, that the subject drove to the victim’s house and threw an object through a window at the residence.

A 34-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of W. Alexander at 9:15 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect and victim began fighting. The suspect reportedly grabbed the victim and placed his arm around her neck.

DUI, DUI-drugs,

transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor

March 6

Krina H. Patel, 34, of Hoffman Estates, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, improper lighting and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and York at 12:23 a.m.

March 4

Dimitrov Georgi, 32, of Des Plaines, was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance and improper lighting subsequent to a traffic stop in the 200 block of E. Butterfield at 11:49 p.m.

March 3

Jose Leonardo Hernandez Garcia, 44, of Villa Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident, driving too fast for conditions and no insurance near North and Evergreen at 9:31 p.m.

March 3

Emmanuel Gonzalez, 25, of Downers Grove, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to signal subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of S. Palmer at 1:38 a.m.

March 2

Christian Chimbo Matalo, 35, of Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended, no valid insurance, open alcohol in a vehicle and speeding subsequent to a traffic

stop near North and I-290 at 4:53 p.m.

Fleeing, eluding

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.

Warrant arrest

Feb. 29

Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. North at 9:23 a.m., Brian P. Doherto, 47, of Elmhurst, was found to have a warrant out of DuPage County.

Identity theft, fraud, forgery

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

Possession of cannabis in a vehicle

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Marc Santos, 24, of Stone Park, near Church and Lake at 9:40 p.m. March 1; Michael Kafaro, 25, of River Grove, near Addison and York at 11:16 p.m. March 2; and Antonio Garcia, 22, of Hillside, near Roosevelt

and Butterfield at 9:02 a.m. March 6.

Theft, retail theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery

March 1

Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of N. York, officers located a semi-truck parked in the lot which was reported stolen out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and took possession of the vehicle pursuant to its investigation.

A victim in the 100 block of N. Maple arrived home and discovered the residence had been burglarized. This case is pending investigation.

Feb. 20

According to police, a victim related that while at Elmhurst Hospital, an unknown suspect(s) stole her beige 2004 Toyota Camry. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen. Subsequent to an investigation, Robert McManus, 54, of Brookfield, was taken into custody Feb. 28. He was charged with theft-unauthorized control-not exceeding $500 and transported to DuPage County Jail. Joseph James Montoro; 38, of Berwyn, was taken into custody on Feb. 29 and charged with receiving, possessing or selling a stolen motor vehicle or essential part, and transported to DuPage County Jail.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Elmhurst police and fire departments took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 9.

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Obituaries

Cindy Dettloff

With hearts heavy yet brimming with cherished memories, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Cindy Dettloff, who passed away on February 22, 2024 after a courageous two-year battle with endometrial cancer. Cindy’s journey was one illuminated by love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. Born to James and Roberta Ramsey, Cindy’s story unfolded in the familiar embrace of Elmhurst, where she found lifelong companionship and love. It was amidst the halls of York High School that Cindy first encountered her soulmate, James Dettloff, igniting a love that would endure the tests of time. In 1985, Cindy and James exchanged vows, weaving the threads of their lives together in a tapestry of love and commitment. Amidst the tender care of her in-home daycare center, Cindy nurtured not only the hearts of the children under her care but also the bonds of her growing family. Blessed with the arrival of sons Matthew in 1996 and Kyle in 1998, Cindy’s world blossomed with the laughter and love of her cherished boys. Together, the Dettloff family embarked on countless adventures, from the sun-soaked shores of Florida to the tranquil waters of Wisconsin Dells and Benton Harbor, where Cindy’s passion for paddleboarding found its truest expression.

A natural swimmer, Cindy found solace and joy in the embrace of the water, her spirit buoyed by the rhythm of the waves. Her love for the outdoors extended to biking and leisurely walks, where she reveled in the simple beauty of nature’s embrace. A true aficionado of life’s pleasures, Cindy’s heart danced to the melodies of Engelbert Humperdinck, whose music served as the soundtrack to her happiest moments. Surrounded by a close circle of friends, Cindy cherished the shared adventures and cherished memories created in the glow of live concerts.

As a margarita connoisseur, Cindy’s passed away on National Margarita Day, a fitting celebration of her vibrant spirit and zest for life. Cindy leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will echo through the hearts of all who knew her.

She is survived by her devoted husband James Dettloff; beloved sons Matthew and Kyle; her loving parents James and Roberta Ramsey; dear siblings James Ramsey, Lynda (Steve) Stanfa, and Mark (Debbie) Ramsey; cherished siblings-in-law Randy Dettloff and Kevin (LuAnn) Dettloff; adoring nieces and nephews Kari, Bryan, Justine, Nicholas, Steven, Jake, Zach, Charlie, and Danny; along with 11 great-nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and family whose lives she touched with her warmth and kindness. Cindy is welcomed into eternal peace by her sister-in-law Marianne Ramsey, her spirit now free to soar among the stars. In honoring Cindy’s memory, let us celebrate the vibrant tapestry of her life, embracing each moment with the same joy and passion that she brought to ours. Though she may be gone from our sight, her light will continue to shine brightly, guiding us with love and

laughter until we meet again. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s, reflecting Cindy’s compassionate spirit and dedication to making a difference in the lives of others.

Cindy’s spirit lives on in the laughter of her loved ones, the gentle sway of the waves, and the melody of her favorite songs. May she rest in eternal peace, her memory a beacon of love and light in our hearts forevermore.

Joan Cortopassi, 83

Joan Cortopassi (nee Nowak), age 83, of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Joan was born in the South Chicago neighborhood to her late parents John L. and Irene T. (nee Prokop) Nowak. She is survived by her children, Kenneth A. (Ellen) Cortopassi and Zoe M. Cortopassi, and her granddaughter, Kacia M. Cortopassi. Joan is preceded in death by her sister, Delores Motkowicz, and her brother, Jerome Nowak. Joan resided at Park Place of Elmhurst until her passing.

As a child, Joan lived across from and attended school at Immaculate Conception Church on the 8700 block of South Commercial Avenue. She attended many dances in the school gymnasium, where her love for dancing began. She would reminisce about going home for lunch, and how her mother always had wonderful meals waiting for her. She especially enjoyed the smoked fish.

Joan attended James H. Bowen High School, located on East 89th Street in Chicago. As a teenager, she had many jobs, including being a salesgirl at Gately’s People Store in the Roseland

neighborhood and as a bank cashier in downtown Chicago.

In the 1970’s, she began her modeling career and worked at various trade shows being held at McCormick Place in Chicago, including the Auto Show, Restaurant Show, Electronics Show, Hardware Show, and countless others.

Joan resided in Indianapolis, IN from 1980 to 1995 where she became the Food Service Sales Marketing Director at the Hoosier Dome.

In 1995, Joan moved to Elmhurst to be closer to her mother, children, and especially her newly born granddaughter, whom she loved beyond words. She also adored spending time with her grand-fur-babies, Leah (dog), Rocko (dog), and Eddie (cat).

Joan retired in 2014, after her decade-long career as a toll collector for the Illinois Toll Highway Authority.

Joan’s passions included dancing, cooking, baking, and gardening. Until her passing, she continued to tear out recipes from magazines and newspapers which she kindly passed on to her family. Her lemon bars were always a hit at gatherings. Joan loved spending time with her family, including watching the Wheel of Fortune and other TV gameshows with her granddaughter.

She was very charismatic and made lifelong friends wherever life took her. She dearly loved the friends she made with the other residents and the facilities great staff during her 10 years at Park Place Retirement Community.

Joan’s loving spirit will be missed by all of us who were lucky enough to know and love her.

A memorial service will be held in honor of Joan Cortopassi in the main dining room at Park Place of Elmhurst, 1050 South Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in Joan’s name can be made to Providence Hospice (a Division of Providence Life Services), hospice@ provlife.com, or to your favorite charity. For information, please contact Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, (630) 834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.

Patricia J. Cheffer, 88

ing, and directing plays. One of her many passions was to teach and develop young people.

Patricia J. Cheffer, nee Paris, age 88, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Robert Gene; loving mother of Christian (Bonnie) and Paris Cheffer; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (John) Bretl, Ashley (Ian) Kalis, Blake and Montague Cheffer and great-grandmother of Andrew Bretl; dear sister of Michael (Marianne) Paris and aunt of Shawn and Bryan (Amy) Paris. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents Olivia Paris (nee Braun) and Vernon Paris.

Pat was born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois. She held a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre with a minor in Speech Pathology from Eastern Illinois University and a Master’s degree in Adult and Continuing Education.

Pat was very active in the Elmhurst community. She served on the Boards of numerous organizations including the Elmhurst Symphony, Elmhurst Economic and Development Commission, Elmhurst Historical Society, and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She was a charter member of the Elmhurst Art Museum and was an active member of AAUW, Elmhurst Art League, and was named an Illinois Artisan in 2000. As past President of Elmhurst Children’s Theatre, Pat enjoyed writing, produc-

Pat was also well known as the host and producer of Continental Cablevision’s talk show, “Lifestyle with Pat Cheffer”. The Emmy award winning live show aired for 13 seasons (19851998) until Pat retired. The show received the ACE (Award for Cable Excellence) Award honoring the best local talk show across the nation, as well as 3 Women in Cable Awards.

For her contributions to the community and bringing important topics to the forefront, Illinois Governor Jim Edgar declared July 14, 1993 Pat Cheffer Day and in 1998 Pat was awarded the key to the City of Elmhurst by Mayor Marcucci. Pat was named a “First Lady of Elmhurst”, documented in the book, “The First Ladies of Elmhurst: Prominent Women of the 20th Century”, and named one of ten “Modern Day Pioneer Women” by Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce.

Pat was an avid artist with a love of painting, travel, adventure, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her creativity, positivity, and compassion for others. Known for her “Joie de Vivre” (“joy of living”) and zest for life, Pat leaves behind a legacy of love, laugher, and light. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation was held Monday, February 12, 2024 at St. Peters United Church of Christ, 125 West Church Street, Elmhurst with private family interment in Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Kankakee, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elmhurst Children’s Theatre, please designate in honor of Patricia Cheffer, c/o Treasurer, PO Box 64, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

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Throwback Thursdays: Some of the best TV show theme songs ever

Editor’s note: Previously published columns by Mike Sandrolini are being re-published periodically on the Viewpoints page. This column was originally published in 2016.

A trend that’s become popular on online social sites such as Facebook and Instagram is known as Throwback Thursdays, where people post old blast-from-the-past photos of themselves and/or family members, or pics of noteworthy events from yesteryear.

So today’s literary offering coincides with Throwback Thursdays. Rather than post unflattering and embarrassing pics of myself here in print, however, I thought I’d go a different route.

Sitcoms and dramas were plentiful back in the day, and the accompanying theme songs sometimes turned out to be better than the programs themselves. So without further ado, here are a few of my favorite TV theme songs in alphabetical order. (Sorry folks, but the theme songs from Cheers, Friends, M*A*S*H*, Gilligan’s Island, The Simpsons and Dr. Who didn’t make the cut.):

The A-Team

Sample lyrics: None (an instrumental)

Comments: The grandiose theme song followed the narrator’s intro of the A-Team: “In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn’t commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune.”

The series (1983-1987, NBC) helped make Chicago’s very own Mr. T, who played B.A. Baracus, a household name. The theme song is routinely played on 670 The Score by weeknight host Laurence Holmes, whose show uses it when he introduces his production team.

All in the Family

Sample lyrics: (Archie Bunker:) Boy the way Glenn Miller played … (Edith Bunker:) Songs that made the hit parade … (Archie:) Guys like us we had it made … (Archie and Edith in unison:) Those were the days.

Comments: Arguably one of the most memorable theme songs in television history preceded one

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of TV’s most memorable sitcoms (1971-1979, CBS). There was never a dull moment under the roof of the Bunker household, with Archie and his “dingbat” wife Edith, their daughter, Gloria, and her husband, Michael, whom Archie always referred to as “Meathead.”

“Oh, goodnight,” my grandmother would say when Archie went off on his usually insulting and periodically bigoted diatribes. “He’s the berries.”

The Jeffersons

Sample lyrics: Well we’re movin’ on up (movin’ on up) to the east side (movin’ on up) to a deluxe apartment in the sky.

Comments: The Jeffersons, one the longest-running sitcoms in history (1975-1985, CBS), was a spinoff from “All in the Family,” focusing on the lives of George and Louise Jefferson, whom George called “Weezy.” The former neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker, as the song suggests, moved away from the Bunkers’ neighborhood and into a high-rise New York City apartment. Sung with the help of a gospel choir, the theme song is guaranteed to get you clapping along right from the get-go.

Magnum P.I.

Sample lyrics: None (an instrumental)

Comments: Being an impressionable lad, I was glued to the introduction of the Magnum P.I. drama series (1980-1988, CBS). It showed Tom Selleck—who played Thomas Magnum, a private investigator in Hawaii—zipping around the islands in a helicopter, loading his revolver, chasing bad guys and holding up a young woman in his arms while teaching her how to snorkel (some guys have all the luck). All the while, the uptempo theme song is playing in the background.

Sanford and Son

Sample lyrics: None (an instrumental)

Comments: Long before “Saturday Night Live” made

the catchphrase “we need more cowbell” famous, the cowbell was a signature part of the theme from “Sanford and Son,” composed by Quincy Jones. In the sitcom (1972-1977, NBC), which I watched during a free period in the high school Senior Lounge (yes, I’m that old), Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx) and his son, Lamont (Demond Wilson) ran a junk dealership business in southcentral Los Angeles. Lamar ends up doing most of the work, and the two frequently trade barbs, with Fred calling Lamont a “big dummy” and Lamont referring to Fred as an “old fool.”

S.W.A.T.

Sample lyrics: None (an instrumental)

Comments: S.W.A.T. was a forgettable series on ABC about a Special Weapons and Tactics team

in California that lasted less than a year (from 1975-1976). Ah, but the theme song was unforgettable. Disco and funk were in their heyday back then, and the band Rhythm Heritage turned this theme song into a hit that went No. 1 on the Billboard charts in February, 1976. I don’t think I ever watched more than five minutes of a particular episode, but I rarely missed the show’s intro.

Welcome Back Kotter

Sample lyrics: Welcome back … your dreams were your ticket out. Welcome back … to that same old place that you laughed about.

Comments: Although this sitcom (1975-1979, ABC) was centered around Gabe Kotter, who returns to teach at his alma mater, one of the show’s main characters was John Travolta. Travolta played Vinnie Barbarino, considered the leader of the group of students Kotter taught,

known as the “Sweathogs,” before Travolta gained fame and heartthrob status in “Saturday Night Fever.” The theme song itself made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in May, 1976.

WKRP in Cincinnati

Sample lyrics: Baby, if you ever wondered … wondered whatever became of me. I’m living on the air in Cincinnati … Cincinnati, WKRP.

Comments: The sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1978-1982, CBS) can be best summed up in one sentence directly quoted from Wikipedia: It “features the misadventures of the staff of a struggling fictional radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.”

Other than to listen to the opening theme, the only other reason I tuned into WKRP was perhaps the reason most teen-age boys did: To gawk at Loni Anderson, who played the station’s receptionist.

A Thank You to the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Members and Sponsors!

The Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee would like to thank the parade sponsors. This family-friendly event has been made possible for 27 years due to the support of our sponsors. Please let them know you enjoyed the parade. See you next year on March 8, 2025!

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Democratic, Republican primary candidates, referenda

Editor’s note: The following is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates who are in primary races March 19 in the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace and Wood Dale. This list includes contested races only, as well as referenda.

Democrat

President of the United States (Vote for 1)

Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Marianne Williamson

Frank “Frankie” Lozada

Third Congressional District

Delegates (Vote for not more than 6)

Gilbert “Gil” Villegas (Biden)

Eva-Dina Delgado (Biden)

Erik Martinez (Biden)

Lilian Jimenez (Biden)

Oswaldo Alvarez (Biden)

Jackie Williamson (Biden)

Augusto R. Gonzalez (Williamson)

Fourth Congressional District Congressman (Vote for 1)

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia

Raymond A. Lopez

Delegates (Vote for not more than 5)

Theresa Mah (Biden)

Javier Loera Cervantes (Biden)

Norma Hernandez (Biden)

Aaron M. Ortiz (Biden)

Beth Zavala (Biden)

Sixth Congressional District Congressman (Vote for 1)

Sean Casten

Charles M. Hughes

Mahnoor Ahmad

Delegates (Vote for no more than 6)

Deb Conroy (Biden)

Bill Cunningham (Biden)

Kelly Burke (Biden)

Tim Moriarty (Biden)

Sonia Desai Bhagwakar (Biden)

Christopher Espinoza (Biden)

Eighth Congressional District Delegates (Vote for not more than 5)

Elizabeth Penesis (Biden)

Fred Crespo (Biden)

Yasmeen Bankole (Biden)

Kevin Morrison (Biden)

Ken Mejia-Beal (Biden)

DuPage County offices

Coroner (Vote for 1)

Jeffrey M. Jacobson

Judith Lukas

Recorder (Vote for 1)

Peter “Pete” DiCianni

Elizabeth (Liz) Chaplin

Kathleen V. Carrier

County Board, District 4 (Vote for 1)

Christine “Christy” E. Maes

Lynn LaPlante

Third Appellate Court 3rd Appellate (Lytton) (Vote for 1)

John Anderson

Joe Hettel

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit 18th Judicial (Kinsella)

(Vote for 1)

Christine Cody

Leah Danielle Setzen

Luke P. Dussman

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Noel Talluto (DeSantis)

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Kathleen Murphy (DeSantis)

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York JV Green state champs 2nd year in a row

Congratulations to the York High School JV Green Team for bringing home a state championship for a second year in a row. The team beat Evanston JV 5 to 2 on Saturday, March 9 at the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville to win back-to-back state titles for 2023 and 2024. The regular season record was 21-5-0 The roster includes: #3 Will Loeser, $8 Charles Malcolm, #11 Drew Pettorelli, #13 Johnathan Evers, #17 Damiel Priebe, #19 Sean O’Leary, #23 Keaton Nix, #24 William Brown, #29 Griffin Hayes, #37 Alex Pastircak, #39 Justin Lococo, #43 Raymond Glorioso, #46 Anthony Perotti, #58 Kenneth Gallwas, #73 Brandon Schaefer, #74 Mitch Fafinski, #79 Joseph Gallwas, #80 JT Maffia, #81 Frank Sanfilippo, # 89 Peter Kallianis, Head Coach Brian Finnerty, Assistant Coach Matt Goff and Assistant Coach Collin Stassica.

IC Catholic Prep wrestlers enjoy banner season

Michael Calcagno, Casey win Class 2A

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

It was a season to remember and then some for the IC Catholic Prep wrestling team. The Knights had 10 wrestlers qualify for the Class 2A individual state meet in Champaign-Urbana with eight of those grapplers earning state medals, including two winning state titles.

Senior Michael Calcagno finished off a season for the books by winning the Class 2A 215-pound state title with a win via pinfall in 2:12 over Rochelle junior Kaiden Morris (414). Calcagno finished the year 51-4. In fact, Calcagno won all four of his State Farm Center (on the campus of the University of Illinois) bouts by fall. He won his first three contests by pin in times of 1:28, 1:41 and 47 seconds before vanquishing Rochelle’s Morris in 2:12. During the IHSA individual postseason, Calcagno went 10-0 with all 10 wins coming via pinfall. Half of those wins (5) came in matches that lasted less than 60 seconds.

Junior Deven Casey also won

a state title. He defeated Chatham-Glenwood senior Drew Davis 3-0 to win the 120-pound Class 2A title. Casey finished the year 34-4, while Davis was handed his first loss of the season. Calcagno and Casey become the sixth and seventh IC Catholic Prep wrestlers to win state titles since 2017, joining the likes of Joey Bianchini, Saul Trejo Jr., Nick Renteria, Jaden Mims and Isaiah Gonzalez. Calcagno joins Bianchini as the only ICCP wrestlers to win state titles. Calcagno won a Class 1A state title last year. Foley Calcagno earned his second state medal. He finished sixth at the Class 1A level last season.

Also in Champaign-Urbana, ICCP sophomore Brody Kelly finished second at 150 pounds. He lost 3-2 to Montini’s David Mayora (38-1) in the title match. Kelly finished the year 33-8. Senior Bryson Spaulding was third at 138 pounds. He downed Chatham-Glenwood’s John Ben Maduana 2-0 in the thirdplace match. Spaulding ended the year 35-11, while Maduana was 34-

Five York wrestlers compete in Class 3A state finals meet Parisi finishes fifth, earns podium finish

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The York wrestling team was well-represented at the recent Class 3A state finals meet on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. The Dukes had five wrestlers compete in the meet. Senior Zack Parisi earned a state medal by placing fifth at 132 pounds. Parisi was a winner via fall in 3:30 over Addison Trail senior Damian Valdez (34-13) in the fifth-place match at State Farm Center. Parisi finished the season with a 50-5 record. Parisi becomes the 22nd York wrestler to earn a state medal, following Sean Berger’s fourth place finish a year ago at 132 pounds.

state individual titles

7. Senior Pat Mullen took third at 144 pounds. Mullen upended Deerfield senior Mark Martinez 8-4 in the third-place bout Muellen finished 279, while Martinez was 32-5. Senior Joey Gliatta was third at 165 pounds. He downed Lincoln junior Dawson McConnell 10-3 in the third-place match. Gliatta finished the season 42-7, while McConnell ended at 448. Sophomore Foley Calcagno was third at 190 pounds. He won 3-2 over Washington sophomore Josh Hoffer in the third-place contest. Calcagno finished 37-7, while Hoffer ended 35-12. Senior Omar Samayoa was fifth at 132 pounds. He defeated Antioch senior Edgar Albino by a 10-2 major decision. Samayoa finished 29-17. Freshman Kannon Judycki competed in the state meet at 113 pounds, as did junior Nate Brown at 175 pounds.

At the Class 2A Grayslake Central individual sectional, Judycki earned a spot at state at 113 pounds. He took fourth. Casey qualified for state after winning the 120-pound sectional title. He scored a 7-5 win over an

Antioch wrestler in the championship match. Samayoa took second at 132 pounds and earned a state finals berth. He lost 5-2 to Antioch in the finals. Spaulding won the 138-pound sectional title with a 5-1 win over Deerfield to advance to state. Mullen also earned a state berth after finishing third at 144 pounds. Mullen was a 16-5 major-decision winner over Mundelein Carmel in the third-place bout. Kelly finished third at 150 pounds and advanced to state. Kelly was a winner via pinfall in 5:35 over a wrestler from Cary-Grove in the third-place contest. Gliatta won the 165-pound sectional title to advance to state. He was a winner via fall in 1:33 over a Vernon Hills wrestler. Brown took fourth at 175 pounds and earned a state berth, while Foley Calcagno won the 190-pound sectional title with a 6-5 win over Niles Notre Dame in the title match. Michael Calcagno won the 215-pound sectional title with a pinfall win in 36 seconds over a wrestler from An-

Parisi opened the tournament with a 9-4 win over a wrestler from Chicago Marist and then dropped a match to Rockton Hononegah in the quarterfinals via fall in 4:49. Parisi was dumped into the second round of the consolation bracket where he caught fire, first dispatching a Joliet West wrestler via a 13-1 major decision and then vanquishing a Minooka wrestler by a 6-3 count. Parisi then dropped a 10-3 decision to Hersey in the semifinals of the consolation bracket before downing Addison Trail in the fifth-place match. Parisi ended up 4-2 at the state meet.

Sophomore Frank Nitti won his first match at 138 pounds over Rockton Hononegah by fall in 1:16 and then dropped a major decision (13-0) to a wrestler from Orland Park Sandburg in the quarter finals. In the consolation bracket, Nitti was dropped into the second round where he was a 4-2 winner over a wrestler from Oswego before losing to Chicago Mt. Carmel 7-5 in the third round of the consolation bracket. Nitti finished the state tournament 2-2 and ended his 10th-grade year 43-11 overall.

Senior Danny Decristofaro lost both his matches at state in the 175-pound bracket, dropping a decision via fall in 3:14 to a grappler from Chicago Marist and then losing via fall in 1:12 to Prospect in the consolation bracket. Decristofaro finished the season with a 31-7 record. Junior Mondo Martinelli also lost both is contests at the University of Illinois. Martinelli lost 12-5

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Timothy Christian girls soccer team returns plenty of talent

Huizenga, Leppink and Wiegers back for fourth varsity seasons

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

graduate Le Moyne

The Timothy Christian girls soccer team isn’t lacking experience.

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

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tioch. He won his earlier sectional matches by pinfall in times of 1:49 and 37 seconds. Earlier, the Knights won the Class 2A Wheeling regional title in impressive fashion. ICCP finished with 268.5 points, well ahead of second-place Deerfield, which had 161.5 points. The win earned the Knights a spot in the Class 2A dual-team sectionals. Freshman Dominic Pasquale won the 106-pound regional title with a 7-2 win over Wheeling. Judycki won the 113-pound title with a fall in 3:50 over a wrestler from Wheeling. Casey won the 120-pound title with a pinfall win in 2:22 over a Deerfield wrestler. Freshman Joey Pontrelli took third at 126. He scored a 14-10 win in the third-place match against Vernon Hills. Samayoa won the 132-pound title with an 11-7

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been cancelled due to the pandemic. “I will probably leave Aug. 10-11 because it’s a far drive,” she said. “We had Zoom call with the team recently and they said they should have an answer about our season in the next 7-10 days. They talked about three scenarios and what could happen like if we start the season and someone gets sick and we have to stop and go.

The Trojans return four starters from a 2023 team that went 14-5-2 overall and 5-2 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play. Timothy

lost to Montini in a Class 1A sectional final.

Back for Timothy are a trio of four-year varsity players in seniors

win over a wrestler from Deerfield. Spaulding won the 138-pound regional crown with a 6-2 win over a Deerfield competitor. Mullen won the 144-pound crown with an 11-6 win over Deerfield. Kelly won the 150-pound title with a fall in 1:37 over a Wheeling wrestler. Gliatta won the 165-pound title with a win via fall in 4:59 over a Vernon Hills wrestler. Brown won the 175-pound title with a fall in 5:50 over a Fenton wrestler. Foley Calcagno won the 190-pound title via pinfall in 2:19 over a St. Viator competitor. Michael Calcagno won the 215-pound title with a pinfall win in only 15 seconds over a Lake Forest wrestler. Calcagno won his other two matches via falls in 51 seconds and 1:53. Jackson Ramos took third at 285 pounds after a 5-1 win over a Deer-

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to a Fremd wrestler in the opener and then dropped a 5-4 match to Joliet West in the consolation bracket. Martinelli finished the season 32-13.

That’s one of the reasons why they are looking at moving the season to the spring. Right now the plan is to have a season, but we won’t know until the next 7-10 days.”

Senior Austin Bagdasarian lost both is matches at state in the 215-pound bracket. Bagdasarian lost to eventual state champion Kai Calcutt from Loyola Academy via fall in 39 seconds and then dropped a 5-3 decision to Chicago Mt. Carmel in the consolation bracket. Bagdasarian finished the season at 42-12.

But if all systems are a go, Leslie can’t wait to take her skills as libero to the next level with the Dolphins. “I feel like being a libero you have to be really quick and that is typically what I am good at. have really good reaction time,” she said. “I like diving on the floor and saving balls. It’s a really good feeling when you make a save. The position fits my personality, too. You have to be the loudest one on the court. I have a loud personality. You have to be pretty loud if you want to be a libero. I think I match that description.”

Earlier, the Dukes competed in the Class 3A Conant sectional in Hoffman Estates. Decristofaro took second at 175 pounds to earn a state advancement. Decristofaro lost via fall in 1:13 in the championship match. Martinelli took third at 126 pounds and advanced to the state finals meet. Martinelli was an 8-3 winner over a wrestler from Lake Park in the third-place match. Parisi also took third for the Dukes at 132 pounds. He scored a pinfall in 1:57 over a wrestler from Maine South in the third-place bout to secure a state berth.

He lost by fall in 5:11 to Chicago Lane Tech in the championship match. Parisi won the 132-pound title thanks to a pinfall win in 3:07 over a wrestler from Addison Trail. Nitti took third at 138 pounds and moved to the sectional round. Nitti was a 3-2 winner over a Leyden wrestler in the third-place contest. Sophomore Jackson Hanselman won the 144-pound regional title at OPRF after defeating a Chicago Lane Tech wrestler via fall in 1:26. Hanselman brought a 37-9 record into the sectional.

field wrestler.

Record Book

A quick glance of the IHSA wrestling records page shows Michael Calcagno now owning the quickest pinfall victory in a Class 2A state-championship match. His fall in 2:12, bested the old record of 3:13 that had stood for 15 years. Also according to the IHSA records site, Calcagno tied the Class 2A state record for most pinfalls in the state finals meet with four.

Class 2A Dual-Team State Series

IC Catholic Prep dropped a 32-29 decision to Montini in one semifinal of the Class 2A Deerfield sectional and did not advance to the dual-team state finals meet in Bloomington.

to the sectional. Decristofaro lost by fall in 1:47 to a Leyden wrestler in the third-place match. Decristofaro brought a 30-18 record into the sectional. Junior Mikey Grazzini won the 165-pound regional title with a 4-2 win over an Oak-Park River Forest wrestler. Grazzini brought a 27-19 record into sectional action.

U12 baseball action

Junior Nick Decristofaro finished fourth at 157 pounds and advanced

baseball game.

Danny Decristofaro won the 175-pound regional title, winning by technical fall in 3:23 (15-0) in the championship. Bagdasarian took third at 215 pounds to advance. He was a winner via fall in 3:14 over a Proviso East wrestler in the third place bout.

Hope Huizenga (striker), Chloe Leppink (defender) and Lauren Wiegers (midfield). Huizenga tallied 17 goals and 15 assists a year ago on her way to all-conference honors. Juniors Sami Drye (offensive midfield) and Amanda Schnurr (defender) also are back. Drye scored three goals and had nine assists last season.

Freshman midfielder Mia Schilf, a contributor to the Timothy Christian girls basketball team this past season, is a key newcomer for coach Nate Drye. “We should be strong and experienced up the middle, and hopefully that allows some of our newcomers to grow and get better,” Drye explained.

Huizenga will lead the way on offense. “The team will be led up top by Hope, who is moving from the midfield to the No. 9 position,” Drye explained. “She has the pace and power to lead the lineup up top. She will be a strong player for us and hopefully scores a lot of goals. We have Samantha (Drye) and Lauren in the midfield, who offer experience

and quality.”

Leppink returns as the defensive leader. “Chloe will anchor the defense in the middle as she has for the past four years,” Drye said. “Chloe is an excellent defender and will be counted on to anchor the back line.”

Drye is especially excited about Schilf’s prospects. “Mia is a freshman who has a lot of potential and will be a significant player for us,” he said. “We have a lot of talented newcomers who will fill in around the more experienced players, and they will get better with more time on the field.”

Drye said he’s hopeful one of the team’s strengths will be its “ability to possess the ball and move it around the field and use the possession to generate chances for ourselves and limit them for the other team,” he said. “We have girls who know how to play the game the right way. We just need to fit together a lot of new pieces and see what our best lineup

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Nitti also punched his state ticket after taking fourth at 138 pounds at Conant. The sophomore dropped a 7-1 decision to DeKalb in the third-place contest. Bagdasarian took fourth at 215 pounds and qualified for state. Bagdasarian lost 3-1 to DeKalb in the third-place match.

York started the postseason by competing in the Class 3A Oak Park-River Forest regional. Sophomore Johan Chae took fourth at 113 pounds and advanced to sectionals. Chae lost via fall to Addison Trail in the third-place match. Senior Jake Kubycheck took third at 120 pounds to advance to the sectional. Kubycheck was an 8-7 winner over Proviso West in the third-place match. He brought a 20-13 record into the sectional.

Martinelli took second at 126 pounds to move on to the sectional.

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

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YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ZACK PARISI YORK WRESTLING

Parisi, a senior, recently earned a medal and podium finish by placing fifth at the recent Class 3A state wrestling meet at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Parisi went 4-2 in the state meet and finished the season with an impressive 50-5 record.

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

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Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

CASE NUMBER 24 ZBA 02

Request for Variation

Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Richard J. Barnes, Jr. (Barnes Architects, Ltd.) on behalf of Brian O’Neill, property owner, for a Variation from the side yard setback requirement at the property commonly known as 397 S. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of allowing an 8-foot driveway in lieu of a 9-foot driveway to access a detached garage.

Following is a legal description of the subject property:

LOT 4 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 20 FEET THEREOF, MEASURED ON THE EAST AND WEST LINES) OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 1 IN

in this meeting, should contact Emily Palm, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, call 630-530-3770 or email HR@elmhurst.org within a reasonable time before the meeting. Please provide as much notice as possible for sign language interpreting requests.

Eileen Franz, City Planner

(Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 14, 2024)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

CASE NUMBER 24 P 03

Request for Amended Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances

Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street,

ESA announces winners of the Stanger Young Artists Competition

Sjostrom wins; four musicians stand out in annual concerto competition

The Elmhurst Symphony Association (ESA) is proud to announce the winners of the 55th annual Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Competition, held on Feb. 17 at the Union Church of Hinsdale. Conducted by the ESA and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, the competition showcased 15 outstanding high school musicians from several Chicago suburbs.

Stanger Audition first-place winner, Bea Sullivan Sjostrom, will perform her winning audition piece as a soloist with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra during its 2024-25 concert season. The four winners receive certificates and monetary awards as well as the opportunity to play at a Kiwanis Club or Elmhurst Symphony Association function in the future.

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, first movement

Second Place:

Sofia Radovic, Violin

Senior, Homeschooled, St. Charles

Teacher: Desiree Ruhstraat

Sibelius Violin Concerto No. 1 in d minor, first movement

Third Place:

Kai Werlinsky, Violin

Senior, Lyons Township High School

Teacher: Drew Lecher

Judges and Winners

Thanks go to the dedicated Symphony volunteers who helped make this event possible. The Symphony is especially grateful to the Stanger Audition’s primary sponsor, the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club, for its long-time support.

Special thanks go to this year’s judges Michal Drewnowski, Eli Chen, and Jean Hatmaker, who spent many hours listening to and critiquing these spectacular young performers, choosing four winners:

First Place: Bea Sjostrom, Violin Junior, Oak Park River Forest High School

Teacher: Kristina Priceman

Sibelius Violin Concerto No. 1 in d minor, first movement

Fourth Place: Joseph Gallwas, piano

Sophomore, York Community High School

Teacher: Jeff Panko

Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in e minor, Op. 11, third movement

More About the Stanger Young Artist Competition

The Elmhurst Symphony Association, through its Stanger Competition, encourages serious study and high standards among young musicians. It is the Association’s intention that the Competition be both educational and rewarding to each entrant.

This is the 55th annual Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Competition held by the Elmhurst Symphony Association. Dr. Robert Stanger was President of Elmhurst College from 1957 to 1965, President of the Elmhurst Symphony Society from 1968 to 1972, and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst for 15 years.

For more information visit ElmhurstSymphony.org/stanger.

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looks like.”

Timothy opens the season with three games prior to spring break. The Trojans kicked off the season earlier this week at F.W. Parker in Chicago and will head to Wheaton

Friday to face St. Francis, and then will open the home portion of its schedule Tuesday, March 19 at the stadium against Lisle (4:30 p.m.).

Timothy returns after spring break to host IC Catholic Prep on April 4.

“I also think we will show improvement throughout the season,” Drye said. “We are nowhere near what we will look like at the end of the season. These girls have shown a desire to learn and get better, so I am excited to see where we end up.”

In terms of the team’s first season in the new Chicagoland Christian Conference, Drye said the goal is the same every year. “We hope to compete for conference,” he said, mentioning Wheaton Academy as a strong foe within the CCC.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Bea Sullivan Sjostrom

Pick of the Week: EHM presents ‘Victory Garden Lecture and Workshop’ Saturday, March 16

From 10-11:30 a.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents a Victory Garden Lecture and Workshop. Join the Conservation Foundation’s Agroecology Educator, Connie Kollmeyer, to learn about the historical significance and contemporary relevance of Victory Gardens. Attendees will explore the pivotal role they played during times of war as well as the enduring impact they have on sustainable living today. Participants can also get their hands in the soil with an heirloom seed starting workshop and learn some practical insights and skills to cultivate their own modern victory gardens and be inspired to continue growing into the future. Tickets are $8 per person. Info: elmhursthistory.org

Tuesday, March 19

From 7-8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum will host a book discussion of Our Mothers’ War: American Women at Home and at the Front During World War II. Written by Emily Yellin, the book examines, through interviews, letters, and diaries, how World War II changed American women’s lives on the home front and in the military. Includes after-hours access to exhibits. Books are available at the Library for EPL patrons. Reservations are required. Please email ehmprograms@ elmhurst.org to reserve your spot.

Elmhurst History Museum

Now through Aug. 18, the History

Museum presents Victory at Home: 1941-1945. Admission to the Museum is always free, although some events carry a fee. Info: elmhursthistory.org.

Elmhurst Art Museum

Now through Sunday, April 28, the Elmhurst Art Museum latest exhibition is A Love Supreme, part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. In partnership with the Chipstone Foundation, guests can also view A Love Supreme: McCormick House Reimagined. Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Visitation Religious education student fills need

When Helen Jaskek attended a local “We Pop Up” event, she discovered a need in our community for children’s books written in Spanish. An 8th grade Visitation religious education student, Helen decided to join forces with “We Pop Up” to hold a book drive to help fill that need.

“We Pop Up” is an Elmhurst -based organization dedicated to getting your donations to the people who need them most.

Helen reached out to families at Visitation Parish and School and spent last month collecting reading

books, workbooks, and coloring books written in Spanish. Parishioners and school students were able to drop their donations in bins she had set up at the church and school.

Jaskek collected and organized the donated books and then held an event for people to pick out Spanish language books to read.

The drive was a big success. “Thank you to all who donated to my book drive!” Helen said. “We collected over 100 books and all the people were very happy to pick them out.”

High school juniors urged to apply for Girls, Boys State

The Elmhurst American Legion Post THB 187 is offering an opportunity to those who apply for Girls State or Boys State. These programs teach participants to become knowledgeable of the democratic process and how our republic form of government works at the state and national levels.

This is an all-expenses paid experience provided by the Legion Post THB 187, held June 16-22 for Girls State at Eastern Illinois University. The Boys State program is also held at EIU June 8-14.

A student must be a current junior to apply.

Boys State and Girls State programs vary in content and method of procedure, but each adheres to the same basic concept: teaching government from the city to the state level coupled with American History/traditions. Two participants from each Boys State and Girls State program are selected to go on and participate as Senators at Boys Nation

and Girls Nation.

All participants are also eligible to compete for a number of scholarships including the Samsung Scholarship, the Essay Scholarship, and the Oration Scholarship.

These programs have the slogan “A week that shapes a lifetime” and are a great resume booster for senior college applications. Last year all three participants were honored at an Elmhurst City Council meeting and received an official Mayoral Proclamation from Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin for completing the program. One student was also awarded a $2,000 scholarship while at the camp.

To apply, interested applicants should go to the web sites below:

The Illinois Boys State website is illinoisboysstate.org.

The Girls State website is alaigs. org.

For

about how to apply, call

or send an email to epulia1@gmail.com.

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$5 Sausage & Peppers ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$9 Pasta Marinara (add $2 for Vodka, Meat, Carbonara or Alfredo)

$10 Bacon Wrapped Pickle Spears

$10 Vegan Pasta Marinara

$4 Mimosa - $6 Tito’s Bloody Mary

$4.50 Miller Lite or $6 Import 22 oz. Drafts

$17 Bottles of Woodbridge House Wine

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TUESDAYS

$2 Beef/Pulled Pork Taco

$3 Chicken - Fish - Pork Belly - Steak

$4 Vegan Tacos - Impossible Meat - Chicken - Pork

$4 Cilantro Lime Rice or Seasoned Black Beans

$10 BACON Nachos

$4 Modelo Draft

$6 Don Julio Margaritas

$7 Don Julio Frozen Margaritas

$20 Any Mexican Beer Buckets

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$5 Pulled Pork ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

$8 Vegan Chicken Parmesan ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$4 Drafts $8 and Under

$4 Guiness

$5 Jameson shots

$6 Irish car bombs

$10 corned beef egg rolls

$15.99 1/2 pound corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots

(food served all weekend long)

FRIDAYS

$5 Pepper & Egg ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$15 Fish & Chips (1/2 Pound Alaskan White Fish)

$10 Bacon Stuffed Avocado

$8 Vegan Burrito (with side purchase)

$5 Stella Draft

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Half Price Bottles of Wine $25 or More FREE Bar Bingo/Kids eat free

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$5 Gourmet Cheeseburger (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Wrapped Mushrooms

$8 Impossible Burger (with side purchase)

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$5 Crown or Titos

$25 High Noon Buckets

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$5 1/2 Lb BLT ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Croquettes

$8 Vegan Buffalo Chicken ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$5 Sam Seasonal Draft

$5 Proper Twelve Shot

$5 Absolut or Jameson

$22 Modelo Buckets

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$2 Grilled Chicken - Meatball - Pulled Pork

$3 Burger - Fish - Pork Belly

$4 Vegan Chicken or Impossible Slider

$5 Italian Beef ‘Wich

$8 Medium Cheese Pizza - $3 Full Toppings

$12 XL Cheese Pizza - $4 Full Toppings

$4 Well Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka & Whiskey

$4 House Wine (Woodbridge)

$5 Blue Moon Drafts

$15 Domestic Buckets - $20 Import Buckets

$8 Jefferson Old Fashioned

$5 Jefferson 1.25 oz. Pour