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School Board meets three times in one week Discussions include Moyer’s departure, review of potential superintendents

and Moyer’s current insurance coverage with the district will continue through June 30, 2021.

“The board reiterates its best wishes to Dr. Moyer and its appreciation

for his dedication to increasing and improving learning opportunities for the students and staff of District 205,” stated Caforio just before the board voted to approve the resigna-

lieve Moyer of his duties as District tion agreement.

Several speakers during the pub- 205’s superintendent.

At the start of the board’s March lic-participation segment of the board’s March 16 regular meeting See BOARD, Page 9 urged the board to immediately re-

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Young children gathered thousands of eggs during the Lombard Park District Egg Hunt, which took place on Saturday at Lombard Common. The event featured a few separate egg hunts that gave the children a chance to collect colored eggs filled with treats. Saturday’s participants included Carter Krbec (age 6) of Elmhurst. One special egg in each of the hunts included a ticket for a pre-made prize basket. Carter was a winner of one of the prize baskets. He is pictured with the members of Lombard’s 2021 Lilac Court. The five princesses are (from left): Lauren Huber, Katherine Pettinger, Bella Walli, Emmie Sathy and Kendall Crackel. Pettinger is a sophomore at Elmhurst University.

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The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held three special meetings last week at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board members met briefly in open session during the meetings, which took place March 23, March 24 and March 25. The board went into closed session at each of the meetings, reportedly to interview the finalists in consideration to become the district’s next superintendent.

At the start of the March 24 meeting, Board President Kara Caforio referred to the district’s March 22 announcement that the board and outgoing District 205 Superintendent David Moyer had agreed that Moyer’s last day of work in the district would be Wednesday, March 31.

Earlier this year, Moyer was named the next superintendent of the Arlington Central School District in New York. He will officially start that position on July 1. Moyer spent nearly six years as the superintendent of District 205.

Caforio noted during the March 24 meeting that District 205 and Moyer had developed a resignation agreement, which Moyer signed on March 22. Moments later, all seven board members voted to approve the agreement. Caforio explained that under the terms of the agreement, Moyer’s pay and benefits from the district will stop, with the exception of two items: the district will pay Moyer for his unused vacation, which Caforio stated is required by Illinois law;

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James Wall passes away at 92 Long-time resident had connections in the movie industry, national politics, more

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

James McKendree Wall, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away March 22, 2021, at the age of 92.

Wall was born on October 27, 1928 in Monroe, Georgia. After graduating high school, he enrolled at Georgia Tech and became a sportswriter for the Atlanta Journal and Atlanta Constitution. He graduated from Emory University with a degree in Journalism, just before the Korean Conflict. He enrolled in the United States Air Force and served in the Alaska Command. He received his

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from Emory University and an M.A. from the University of Chicago. An ordained United Methodist minister, Wall served appointments in United Methodist churches in both Illinois and Georgia.

He edited the United Methodists’ Christian Advocate from 1962-72.

Subsequently, he served as editor and publisher of The Christian Century in Chicago from 1972 through Feb. 1999. The Century was considered the flagship magazine of U.S. mainline Protestantism. From 1999 through 2008, he wrote a column for The Christian Century, while serving as senior contributing editor. He remained a contributing editor until July 2017. After retirement, Wall began his own personal blog where he continued regular postings at wallwritings.me until this year. Interesting information can still be found

there, including many film reviews.

“He always managed to find and write about what we called ‘the nuggets,’” his son David told the Independent. “[He found] things that others who wrote about film did not see or he saw connections to current events, that an earlier film explained.

“He was asked by Jack Valenti to be a part of the motion picture ratings association’s new system of ratings.

He, along with another cleric, would preview the film, often attending the hearings and offering their take.”

It is there that films are given their rating of G, PG-13, R, etc.

After serving several terms as chair of the National Council of Churches Film and Industry Committee, in 1994, Wall was named Special Consultant, Relations with the Motion Picture Industry, for the National Council of Churches, and was their representative to the appeals board of the Ratings Board of the Motion Picture Association of America and the National Association of Theater Owners.

Working with NASA Wall served as a member of a Bioethics Policy Task Force for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from 1994-96.

He also served on a special committee of the National Academy of Science that, at the request of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, monitored dose reconstruction studies at nuclear weapons processing sites; was a member of the Program Review Committee for Battelle Memorial Institute, which monitored a program that identified a permanent location for the nation’s high-level nuclear waste disposal site; and, was a member of a special committee of the National Academy of Science that produced a 1988 report on the use of animals in biomedical research.

Bolivia, Guatemala, and Cuba in Latin America; Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, and Poland, in Europe. He specialized in writing on religion and politics in the Middle East and made more than 20 visits to Israel and Palestine (most recently, January, 2006).

His travels Wall regularly traveled outside the U.S. while editing The Christian Century. He traveled to Angola, Uganda and Kenya in Africa; Belize,

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Former D205 Superintendent Merle Baker passes away The apartment on Chandler. At this time, MerYork auditorium was named ale small elmhursT was teaching in the Bensenville School District. after that, Merle began building a home on IndependenT for long-time administrator Shortly the vacant lot next to his parents’ home on Walnut

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If you’ve ever been to the auditorium at York High School, you may have noticed a bronze plaque on the wall dedicated to long-time District 205 teacher and administrator Merle Baker. Baker Auditorium is his namesake and many students who passed through the halls in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will likely remember him as the school superintendent.

Merle Baker passed away last week at the age of 93.

Merle Baker was born in Chicago in 1927. After high school he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II. During his service, he was part of the Operation Crossroads Project in the South Pacific, where he photographed the testing of the Atomic Bomb.

After his tour of duty, Merle came back and decided to further his education at Elmhurst College, where he chose teaching as a career. One of his professors was Dr. Rudolph Schade, for whom the University’s annual Schade lecture is named, and they remained friends for many years.

Career and life decisions It was also at Elmhurst College that Merle met Leatrice Lemont whom he married shortly after graduation. Their first apartment was above the Cottage Hill Restaurant in Elmhurst, until they moved into

Street. It was at this time, he began teaching in Elmhurst.

His tenure with Elmhurst schools Merle joined the staff of Elmhurst Elementary School District 46 in 1952 as an intermediate grade teacher at Jackson School. Because the schools were overcrowded, sixth graders were bussed to Elmhurst Junior High for classes.

While teaching at Jackson, Merle and Lee welcomed their daughter Nancy, who went on to teach high school speech and drama. Two years later Barbara joined the family. She grew up to be director of job training at McHenry College.

In 1955, Merle became a social studies teacher at Elmhurst Junior High. In 1957, two memorable events occurred in the Baker family – their son Thomas was born and Merle received a Master of Science in Education Administration from Northern Illinois University.

When Madison School opened in 1959, Merle was appointed principal and was well-liked among the staff and teachers. During this period, Merle was the advisory consultant to the teacher training program at Elmhurst College.

In 1964, their daughter Ellen was born to the family. In 1965, Merle was appointed Director of Curriculum for District 46. Chris became a member of the Baker family in 1968 when Merle became an assistant professor of education at the National College of Education in Evanston. Marquette University awarded Merle a Doctorate of Education in 1970.

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A retired Merle Baker gives a wave as he enjoys life with his wife Lee after a long career in education. He decided on his career while attending Elmhurst College, which is also where he met Lee. Together they had five children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Merle passed away last week.

Pictured here at a York High School graduation is long-time school administrator Merle Baker who recently passed away. York’s Baker Auditorium is named for him as you can see by the bronze plaque that appears on the wall.

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Merle Baker is pictured here at his desk while working as a school administrator for Elmhurst Elementary School District 46 before he rose to the rank of Superintendent of School District 205. Baker passed away last week at the age of 93.

The following year, he was appointed to assistant superintendent of District 46, then later, deputy superintendent. In November of 1974, when School District 205 was formed, he served as deputy superintendent to then-Superintendent Dr. Trevarthen.

When Dr. Trevarthen retired, Merle succeeded him as superintendent of District 205 in January 1979. He remained in that position until he retired himself in 1983.

In addition to their family of five children -- Nancy Ferguson, Barbara Ludwig, Tom Baker, Ellen Bell and Chris Baker – they also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Retirement begins When they retired, Merle and Lee decided to move to California after enduring many Chicago winters. Once there, they worked together at their Baskin Robbins ice cream franchise in San Diego, which was very popular with the grandchildren. The Baker family spent many summers traveling across the U.S. on extended camping trips, stopping to read every historical marker they passed along the way.

Merle has always been interested in sports, music and photography. His community activities have included serving as President of his Rotary Club, and as Chairman for the Chicago Suburban Crusade of Mercy for three campaigns. He maintained his love for teaching by tutoring and mentoring high school students in history and science. After moving to California, he became active with Rotary Club, Meals On Wheels, and as a volunteer at Pomorado Hospital in San Diego.

After Merle’s loving partner of nearly 60 years, Leatrice, passed away in December of 2008, he moved to Regents Point in Irvine, Calif.

Obituary

John C. Winton, 78 Peacefully and surrounded by his family, John C. Winton passed away on March 25, 2021 at the age of 78 years. John was born on September 8, 1942 in Rocky River, Ohio to James and Anna Mary (nee Crerar) Winton.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Susan (nee Fitz-Gibbon), whom he met at The Ohio State University. John and Susan moved to Elmhurst in 1967. Dear brother of Jim (Jan) Winton and Alix (Ralph) Miller. Loving father of Lisa (Patrick) Schmitz, Jay (Lora), Matt

(Megan), Andrew (Darcy) Winton.

Proud grandpa of PJ, Chloe, Carter, Alexander, Matthew, Katelyn, Sean, Christopher and Mason. Fond uncle of Michael, Brady, Paul, Ian, Keir, Sorel, Joe, Andrea and Amy. Fond cousin of Laura, Jeannie, John, Janet, Jackie, Joan and Charlie.

John retired as the CFO of The Martin-Brower Company. He enjoyed being a member of the Elmhurst Jaycees and was a valuable Emeritus board member of the Northern Illinois Food Bank. He embodied the true spirit of what it means to live life to the fullest,

whether it was boating, playing tennis, golfing or traveling. He loved watching his grandkids at all sporting events. He always had a smile on his face and spread cheer and humor to everyone he encountered. He will be dearly missed by everyone that had the honor to know him.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 5 from 4-8 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home- 134 S. York Rd, Elmhurst. For information, call 630832-0018 or gibbonsfuneralhome. com Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please note that the family thanks all

attendees in advance for their show of support, however facility capacity is limited and we request all attendees maintain social distancing, wear a mask and be respectful of the time so all have a chance to express their condolences.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for the summer of 2021. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Northern Illinois Food Bank at www.SolveHungerToday.org or 273 Dearborn Court, Geneva IL 60134 or donate to the Alzheimer’s Association at www. alz.org.

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Obituaries R. and Laura Clemons Clark. The fourth of seven children, she grew up in a loving family that valued education and was well-respected in their community. After graduating from Mt. Sterling High School, Lola attended the University of Illinois. She

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Elmhurst resident Jim Wall is pictured speaking with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the mid-1960s. Wall, who passed away on March 22 at the age of 92, had many friends and affiliations with those in national politics and religion. He also had connections in the motion picture industry, serving on the appeals board for MPAA ratings.

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The Library project in Palestine was a true passion of his.

Wall was a founding co-chair of Friends of Seraj, an organization which develops public libraries in villages in Palestine.

He was the first Seraj board president of Friends of Seraj. On Oct. 4, 2019, it was announced that Wall would be named President emeritus of Friends of Seraj. Seraj had been responsible for the creation and support for seven (now 10!) libraries in Palestine. A Wall Seraj Fund has been established to create and support additional libraries in Palestinian villages.

Political activism Jim was active in the Democratic Party, serving in a variety of roles.

Wall was chair of the Jimmy Carter presidential primary and general election campaigns in Illinois in 1976 and 1980 and a delegate for Carter at the 1976 and 1980 Democratic National Nominating Conventions. Jimmy Carter even came to Elmhurst and stayed at the Walls’ home.

After serving a term on the Democratic National Committee from 1976-1980, Jim was an unsuccessful candidate for the House of Representatives in 1972. Also that year, Wall was an organizer and chair of George McGovern’s Illinois delegation to the Democratic National Nominating Convention.

In 1983-84, Wall took a six-month leave from The Christian Century to manage Congressman Paul Simon’s successful primary campaign for a U.S. Senate seat from Illinois.

For both the 1996 and 2000 Democratic National Conventions, Wall served as a consultant to the Illinois Clinton-Gore campaign on delegate selection. He was elected to both conventions as a Clinton delegate from Illinois’ 6th congressional district and

was appointed delegate whip for the Illinois delegation. The 2000 convention was his sixth convention as a delegate.

In 1991-92, Wall served as a special advisor to David Wilhelm, national campaign manager of Bill Clinton’s presidential primary campaign, and the Clinton-Gore general election campaign. He was an at-large delegate and a regional floor whip for Clinton at the 1992 convention.

graduated in 1945 with a degree in journalism and began writing for the Moline Daily Dispatch. Her career was temporarily put on hold in November 1948 when she married Stephen F. French, Jr., with whom she raised six children.

Lola began working again in the late 1960s. Her employers included Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, the Elmhurst Press, and Elmhurst Public Schools. She retired from Elmhurst College as the Editor and Director of Communications in 1986. Lola’s devotion extended not only to her family and career, but also to Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, Laubach Literacy, the Elmhurst Art Museum, and the Elmhurst History Museum.

A lifelong learner, she traveled and studied both internationally and close to home.

Lola is survived by her children Douglas (Kay), Stephen III, Laura Ryan (T. Bernard), Richard (Debra), and Kenneth (Laurel), 14 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

Additional survivors include brothers J. Rolland Clark, Donald Clark (Carol), and George Clark, numerous nieces, nephews, and their children and grandchildren. She had been especially well-loved and cared for by her niece Beverly Thomas (Larry).

She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Emily Jane, her parents, her brother Clemons “Bud” Clark, and her sisters Virginia White and Ruth Peacock.

A celebration of life at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst is tentatively planned for Saturday, Sept. 18 at 1:30 pm. Burial at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Ill., will take place later this year. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any of following: Brown County-IL Historical Society, The Holmstad Benevo-

lence Fund, or Yorkfield Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted to Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home in Elmhurst. Info: 630-834-1133.

Christine O. Smith, 77 Christine O. Smith, of Elmhurst, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 77. Chris was preceded in death by her adoring husband Bruce; loving mother of Bruce (Melissa), Mark (Betsy) and Jenny (Jeff) Pozen; proud and caring “G” of Haley, Hanna, Bruce III, Ellen, Brian, Adam and Jane Smith; Charlie, Max, Sam, Joe and Christy Pozen; dear sister of Faye Rosselle (Don Pudney), Carol (Glenn) Kuschke, and Kent (Bonnie) Olson.

Chris was born in Decatur to the late Eldred and Ruth Olson, nee Barnes. She attended Western Illinois University where she met and married her sweetheart Bruce in 1963.

She left college to raise a family but later graduated from Elmhurst University with a teaching degree. She taught 2nd grade at Jefferson School for many years before retiring.

Chris loved her cat Rosie, her students, spending time outdoors, playing mahjong with friends, playing the piano and listening to music.

She enjoyed reading and writing poetry and was very involved in her church and was a faithful and devout Christian. But mostly she loved being with her family. As the grandmother (aka “G”) of 12, she spent as much time with them as she could.

The grandchildren always looked forward to her Christmas sleepovers and Thanksgiving dinners. She loved summers at her cabin in Minnesota, listening to the loons and gazing at the bright stars above the lake.

Despite being diagnosed with cancer and losing her beloved husband, she lived the last few years of her life

with infectious enthusiasm, an unwavering positive spirit, never-ending curiosity and a loving kindness that radiated from her. She showed others how to live life in the face of adversity. She will be missed dearly, as will those delicious pies she baked.

Services have been held.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to her church, Bethel UCC (bethel-ucc.org/give) or to provide water to those in need through Marion Medical Mission (mmmwater.org).

Please visit the funeral home website gibbonsfuneralhome.com to access the link to view the service or to leave messages for the family.

Services handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. Info: 630-8320018 or gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

Evelyn Mundle, 98 Evelyn Mundle, nee Kerrick, passed away recently at the age of 98.

Beloved wife of 73 years to the late Rudolph T. Mundle; loving mother of Philip (Pat), the late Lynne (survived by Dick) Busch, Colleen (Jim) Ruppert, Craig (Judy), Glen (Kathy), Roger and Rodney (Maggie); proud grandmother of 17 and honored great-grandmother of 13; dear sister of the late Dorothy (the late Raymond) Saunders and the late Marion Kerrick; loving Aunt Evelyn was a longtime resident of Elmhurst and a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church for many years. Funeral Mass was held Monday, March 29, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur St. Elmhurst.

Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Residential Home Health and Hospice,

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Local community service Wall served for 14 years as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Elmhurst Public Library before retiring from the board in 2004. He served as both president and vice president of the board, during a period when the city passed an $18 million referendum for a new $24 million library building. The building was opened in October, 2003.

About the family Wall was the beloved husband of Mary Eleanor Wall since 1953; father of David McKendree (Robin) Wall, Robert Kidder (Renae) Wall, and Richard James Wall; grandfather of Rachel Michelle (Jesse) Welliver, Adam McKendree (Kimmie) Wall, Melissa Grace Wall, and Mariah (Carlen) Cyphers; great-grandfather of Norah Ruth Welliver, Lydia Noelle Welliver, Clara Eden Welliver, and Chance McKendree Wall, and brother of the late Louie D. Wall, Jr. and the late Hughes Wall.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Seraj Library Project, at serajlibraries.org, 636 N. Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302; First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst umcelmhurst.org, 232 S. York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126; or to the DuPage Foundation dupagefoundation.org/ donate/html, 3000 Woodcreek Drive #310, Downers Grove, IL 60515-5408.

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Police beat

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

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

was last seen headed northbound on Route 83.

The vehicle was later located and stopped by the Wood Dale Police Department and Meeks was taken into custody, according to police.

Harassment, threats

Assault, battery March 18 Police said a victim in the 200 block of S. Fair told police at around 1:33 p.m. that Chester Harrison, 74, of Elmhurst, grabbed his phone from his hands and threw it. According to police, a reporting officer met with Harrison, who stated he was upset and took out his frustration on the victim. Harrison was charged with battery.

Criminal trespass March 22 A complainant at a business in the 500 block of W. Lake told police at around 10:24 a.m. that an unknown suspect entered the building through an open rear overhead dock door. After being questioned if he was an employee, he stated he was. Video surveillance showed the suspect leaving the building with two bags.

Nothing appeared to be missing from the business.

March 19 A complainant in the 100 block of E. Vallette told police at around 3:52 p.m. that an acquaintance showed up at the residence requesting to be let in. The complainant stated the suspect appeared to be intoxicated. A reporting officer issued the suspect with a no trespass notice.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct March 24 A 33-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 300 block of W. Kimball at around 12:46 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect struck her and choked her.

Police said an officer responded to a business in the 600 block of N. York at around 6:10 p.m. for the report of a disturbance. A complainant told police that the suspects entered the business, began to yell and swear at the victim, and threatened her. The complainant did not wish to sign complaints but wanted the suspects to be trespassed from the property.

Both suspects were served with a no trespass notice and were released.

March 19 A 24-year-old Chicago woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery and resisting a police officer in the 400 block of W. Lake at around 1:50 a.m. A reporting officer met with the victim who stated the suspect had battered him. Upon further investigation, the suspect also was found to have an active warrant.

DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol March 24 Eduardo Martinez, 29, of Streamwood, was charged with DUI, possession of open alcohol in a vehicle and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic crash near West and North at around 12:59 p.m.

CALL 800-222-TIPS March 21 Gina Ligeikis, 49, of Melrose Park, was charged with DUI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near N. York and Lake at around 2:26 a.m.

Nicole Moore, 27, of Berwyn, was charged with DUI, carrying a concealed firearm while under the influence of alcohol, speeding and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near S. Route 83 and Roosevelt at around 3:31 a.m.

Laishamarie Morales, 21, of Roselle, was charged with illegal possession of open alcohol, unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver, no valid driver’s license and no seat belt subsequent to a single vehicle crash near W. Roosevelt and S. Route 83 at around 2:05 a.m.

Nicholas Needham, 26, of Ingleside, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis in a vehicle and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near S. York and W. Adelaide at around 1:45 a.m.

Stuyvesant Peabody, 59, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and driving on an unsafe tire subsequent to a traffic stop near W. North and N. West at around 12:05 a.m.

March 20 Santiago Giraldo Acosta, 23, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near N. Route 83 and W. Second at around 12:52 a.m.

Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near N. Oaklawn and W. North at around 11:19 p.m., suspects were found to have consumed alcohol while being under the age of 21. All juveniles were issued citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor and no seat belt. All were released on scene to their parents.

March 19 Adam Skowronski, 21, of Wood Dale, was charged with DUI, speeding, obstructive view, unsafe equipment, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near N. Berteau and E. Schiller at around 11:53 p.m.

March 18 Queni Garcia-Leiva, 25, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage, no valid driver’s license, failure to signal and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near N. Route 83 and W. Lake at around 11:53 p.m.

Fleeing, eluding March 22 Briana Meeks, 24, of Chicago, was charged with fleeing and eluding and disobeying a traffic control device near Route 83 and I-290 at around 1:46 a.m. Police said a reporting officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Chicago.

The vehicle allegedly fled from officers and

March 20 Police said officers responded to a well-being check at around 1:19 a.m. The complainant stated the suspect made threats towards him.

The suspect denied making any threatening statements and further stated he was receiving obscene text messages from the complainant.

Both the complainant and suspect agreed to have no further contact.

Obstruction March 21 Shaikeyla Brock, 27, of Bellwood, was charged with two counts of obstructing identification, driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver, unlawful display of registration, attempted unauthorized possession of registration and no front registration plate subsequent to a traffic stop near W. Lake and N. Church at around 5:12 p.m. Police said a reporting officer made contact with Brock who had provided two false names and dates of birth. Upon further investigation, police said it was determined the vehicle’s rear registration was reported stolen out of Bellwood.

March 18 Marquand Williams, 18, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing identification, on valid driver’s license and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near W. North and N. Route 83 at around 3:44 p.m.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance March 24 Jalen M. Arnold, 23, of Broadview, was issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and York at around 3:22 a.m.

March 23 Arturo Vergara, 27, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended and obstructed view/tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at around 1:08 a.m. Police said Vergara was in possession of cocaine.

March 21 Adrian Scott, 22, of Maywood, was issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near W. North and N. Oaklawn at around 12:44 a.m.

March 20 Valery Champion, 22, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle and no seat belt; Antonio Hernandez-Rodriguez, 21, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in a vehicle; and James Santana, 21, of Chicago, was issued a citation for no seat belt and also was found to have a valid warrant out of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, according to police; subsequent to a traffic stop near N. Route 83 and W. North at around 11:38 p.m.

Sierra Spain, 21, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle

and expired registration subsequent to a traffic stop near W. Third and N. West at around 10:02 p.m.

March 19 Julian Billips-Lee, 28, of Bellwood, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near Robert Palmer Drive and Marion at around 3:50 p.m.

Suspicious circumstances

March 22 Police said a reporting officer responded to Elmhurst Hospital for the report of a suspect who was highly intoxicated and was threatening hospital staff at around 4:58 a.m. The complainant wanted the suspect trespassed from the property. The suspect was issued a no trespass notice.

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

March 23 Donald Swope, 50, of Chicago, and Demetrius Jackson, 35, of Chicago, were charged with burglary and retail theft at a food store in the 1100 block of S. York at around 2:43 p.m. Police said that Subsequent to an investigation, the suspects were observed exiting the store with liquor they did not pay for.

Retail theft was reported at a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 4:06 p.m. Police said that upon arrival, a complainant related she observed the suspect remove a bottle of liquor from the shelf and exit the store. Upon checking the shelves, a bottle of vodka was missing.

March 9-March 23 Theft was reported in the 400 block of E. Lake. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed two bronze vases from two family members’ headstones at Elm Lawn Cemetery sometime between the above dates.

March 22 Police said officers observed the suspect’s vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound near E. North and N. York at around 1:35 a.m. The suspected vehicle was traveling with a white Dodge Durango. The Durango turned and headed southbound on Route 83, while the Jeep continued eastbound on North Avenue, last seen entering I-290 east. The vehicle was later found to have been stolen out of Bartlett.

March 21 A victim in the 500 block of S. York told police at around 3:19 p.m. he inadvertently left his wallet at a local convenience store.

The following day, he found several fraudulent purchases on his credit and debit cards.

The victim’s driver’s license was entered into LEADS.

March 20-March 21 Burglary to a vehicle was reported at Oak Tree Court. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and took cash sometime between the above dates.

March 20 Residential burglary was reported in the 700 block of N. Indiana at around 3:53 p.m.

A victim told police that an unknown suspect

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The Elmhurst Independent’s Election coverage Presenting the candidates for Mayor of the City of Elmhurst

In this final issue prior to the election, the Elmhurst Independent continues to bring its readers a review of the candidates who are on the ballot for the Consolidated General Election on Tuesday, April 6. This week you will find the candidates for Mayor.

The following information was provided by the candidates in response to a questionnaire that posed the following questions: 1) Why are you seeking this office?

2) What is the City’s biggest challenge? 3) What would you like our readers to know about you?

Michael Bram Mayor Michael Bram is an engineer who holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

He has been an Elmhurst resident for approximately 22 years and has enjoyed representing the 3rd Ward.

His involvement in the community includes: UPS Leadership Committee, Chairman; Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission, ExOfficio Board Member; Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Board, member, Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce South Business Committee, Vice President; Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee, VicePresident; Elmhurst Citizens Police

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Academy, Graduate; Elmhurst Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Founding Member and Vice Chairman; Adopt A Park, Crestview Park Leader; UCCA, participant; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), UIC Chapter, President; IEEE Leadership Award, Chicago Section; Chancellor’s Student Service Award; Awana, Leader.

Mark Mulliner Mayor A lifelong resident of Elmhurst, Mark Mulliner has served on the City Council for 22 years. He was District 205’s first-ever Technology Director, helping all of the schools in Elmhurst, including private schools, get started with technology; and he started a Technology working group among the schools, city and parks to share resources. He helped negotiate the first cable contract in Elmhurst and worked with ComEd to upgrade Elmhurst’s power infrastructure. He is a member of the EAO and the Library Board of Trustees; he worked to keep the American Legion in Elmhurst when it threatened to move; brought the Elmhurst Car Show back, now on Saturdays at the American Legion; and was a member of the team that rebuilt the historic Elmhurst Memorial Cupola. Mulliner also championed the Memorial Day Convoy in 2020, when COVID-19 caused parade cancellation.

dining availability, including the creation of the Unity Circle Park in downtown Elmhurst. I will also create a senior and vulnerable citizen vaccination program for those with barriers to receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.”

in the stores, etc. I genuinely like working with and talking to people. I have the leadership skills and traits necessary to lead through uncertain times, and I have the integrity to work with all, despite differing views, to keep Elmhurst a safe, thriving and family-friendly community. My deep commitment to our community extends beyond my service as alderman. Among my board service on many community organizations, I served as chairman of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce, vice president of the Chiefs Hockey Club, board member of the Blues Hockey Club, member of District 205’s community engagement team, committee chair of several PTA committees and pro bono attorney to several not-for-profits.

Working Together is not just the theme of my campaign; it describes my approach to service. I recognize that communication and relationships with our residents, local institutions and businesses, as well as other bodies of government, are critical to ensure that Elmhurst flourishes.”

What should the readers of the Independent know about you?

“There are a number of issues that require continuous leadership Why are you seeking this office? and oversight. We need to make “I have been elected as the sure that the city addresses core alderman for the Third Ward of infrastructure services like streets, Elmhurst for 20 years at the end of sidewalks, water and sewers. this term in April. I am a candidate Moreover, I will explore sensible for Mayor because I feel that the opportunities for economic current times are more challenging development that enhance our than ever before. This makes it quality of life and increase the tax more important than ever to have a base. leader with a proven track record of “Elmhurst is a city that people listening to and acting on the needs are proud to call home. We of the residents. The challenging need to continue to attract and economic times means that the welcome new residents to our Mayor needs to be someone who town while ensuring that Elmhurst scrutinizes all expenditures as if it remains affordable for our senior was their own personal checkbook, population. which I have also done since the “As Mayor I am committed first day of taking elected office.” to working with those who want Elmhurst to be its best. This why I The biggest challenge(s) the City humbly ask for your vote for Mayor The biggest challenge(s) the City faces? of Elmhurst. You can vote now at faces?

“The overall city finances/budget the Elmhurst city hall or on April “The most important role of is the most important issue. There Why are you seeking this office?

6th at your regular polling place. are many areas of the budget that “I’m a lifelong resident of Thank you for your consideration.” local government is to keep its residents safe and healthy. Beyond are demanding higher expenditures Elmhurst, and a graduate of York issues related to public safety, and fund balances. As mayor I High School. After college I the City’s finances are the most will advise City staff and Council returned to Elmhurst, married my Scott Levin pressing issue this year. Sales to take a fiscally conservative wife Barb, raised my children Jason Mayor taxes, which are the greatest single approach to our budget, and stay and Amanda. I went to work in the An Elmhurst source of revenue in the City’s diligent on all expenditures like Elmhurst School District as its first resident for 24 General Fund, were markedly consultant fees, city contracts, Technology Director. During that years, Levin decreased in 2020 due to the competitive bidding, and financial time, I developed a working group is an attorney pandemic and are projected to be incentives. COVID-19 has with the Schools, City and Parks to who holds not impacted in 2021. In 2009, I was impacted various aspects of the share technology developments and only a J.D. with appointed co-chair of the Mayor’s city budget as well as the financial resources. honors from Finance Task Force that performed health of the businesses in town.

“I understand Elmhurst’s history Chicago-Kent College of a line-by-line review of the budget At the same time, we need to reach and have a vision for its future.

Law, but also a M.A. in public out to assist our businesses get I have served the community administration, as well as a Master and expenditures of every City department. I authored the Task through this pandemic so they can in many ways including on the of Laws in Intellectual Property.

Force’s report that served as a thrive in the City of Elmhurst for Elmhurst Library Board, as an His community involvement blueprint to lead the City out of the many decades.”

Alderman in the 7th ward, on includes the Elmhurst Chamber Great Recession. We will follow the Public Affairs and Safety of Commerce (ECCI), serving the same approach.”

What should the readers committee, the Finance committee as Chairman of the Board and of the Independent know and the Zoning Committee. I as Chair of the Ways & Means What should the readers of the about you? started attending city council and Governmental Affairs Independent know about you?

“I have always put the meetings in 1985 and have attended Committees; worked pro bono “All three candidates are community first! I have been an or participated in every city council for Special Kids’ Day, ECCI long-term aldermen. What elected official who cares, listens, meeting ever since. I bring a deep Centennial Celebration NFP, the distinguishes us are our and responds to all residents in knowledge of Elmhurst’s operations York High School INCubator qualifications and experience.

Elmhurst all year round, not only and a vision of the future, I will Team, and others; involved in “My qualifications include a during the campaign. I have a devote myself full-time to being the youth hockey, Edison School’s bachelor’s degree in business, a hard-earned and well-respected Mayor of Elmhurst and overseeing PTA, YMCA Adventure Guides; master’s in public administration reputation of truly listening to my its $150 million operation.” was a member of the “Focus and two law degrees. neighbors, city staff and fellow 205 Community Engagement” “My experience includes serving elected officials.

The biggest challenge(s) the City team. Has volunteered at many as acting mayor for six months, “I have the vision, experience, faces? community events, such as serving as chair of two of the independence, and leadership to be “The biggest challenge we Heritage Foundation Craft Beer City Council’s four committees the next Mayor of Elmhurst. I listen face is ensuring that Elmhurst Fest, Lions Pancake Day, Kickoff and vice chair of a third. I to understand when communicating recovers from COVID-19 and I for Kids, COVID vaccinations at have represented businesses with residents and elected officials have vision and plan to do just Ray Graham, and others. before other city councils on about the overall needs of the that. As Mayor I will provide community, and that is necessary to leadership, city resources, and Why are you seeking this office? zoning and business matters. I have successfully fought for lead the community in the future. intergovernmental cooperation “I obtained a Master’s in Public the interests of residents and “Most importantly, I represent to get kids back to school safely Administration with the intent on neighborhoods in matters before independence and integrity. This and as quickly as possible. I will working in government, possibly the City Council that were against is who I am to my core, and I have implement a retail and restaurant as a city manager. I have always not wavered from it as a resident, COVID-19 relief program, which enjoyed local government because the prevailing thought or the as a leader, as an employee, as an will provide resources to those it is the level of government closest presumed majority position. I have proven that I can work well alderman, as a person … and as the businesses in need and expand to the people you serve; people as part of a team.” next Mayor of Elmhurst.” and enhance restaurants’ outdoor you see in your neighborhood,

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May 1 deadline looms • Obituaries for AAUW scholarships The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch is offering two scholarships of $2,500 each to women from the communities of Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville, Berkeley, Northlake, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, or Villa Park who need financial assistance to continue education at the undergraduate or graduate level.

An applicant may be studying full or part time.

Besides being from one of the above communities, the applicant must be continuing her education after completing at least 12 cred-

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25 special meeting, board members voted unanimously to approve an interim superintendent contract with Dr. Linda Yonke for the period from March 26 to June 30.

That time frame could be shortened if the district’s new superintendent is able to start work before June 30.

Yonke’s workdays as interim superintendent will be determined in consultation with Caforio. Yonke will be paid $1,250 for each day worked without any benefits. Caforio said that pay rate is consistent with the daily rates of interim superintendents in top-performing districts.

“Dr. Yonke is a highly qualified leader and we are grateful to have her walk our community through this transition,” stated Caforio.

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than 58 years; loving father of Mike (Deb) Loughman, Katie (Bob) Theophilus, Pat (Colleen) Loughman and Dan (Julie) Loughman; proud grandfather of TJ and Kelly Loughman, Kevin and Kyle Theophilus, Sarah and Anna Loughman and Emily, Caroline and Will Loughman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 10393, Chicago, IL 60610. Services have been held. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home.

Info: 630-832-0018 or gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

About Yonke A former principal of York High School, Yonke served at York from 1998 to 2004. She went on to become the superintendent of New Trier Township High School District 203. She retired from that position in 2017.

Yonke is currently a representative of School Exec Connect, the search firm the district is paying to help find its next superintendent. Caforio noted during the March 25 meeting that the search firm’s work is “basically coming to a conclusion” in that process.

The district is on its spring break this week. The board is expected to announce the district’s next full-time superintendent during the week of April 5. The board will hold its next regular meeting on April 13.

(Continued from page 8) described as a white male, clean sent for a completed job. The comshaven with a moustache claiming plainant completed the wire transfer to be a plumber entered the victim’s and learned the email was fraudulent. residence and took collectibles. This March 12 case is pending investigation.

Theft was reported in the 100 March 18 block of W. Church at around 2:06 Theft by deception was reported in p.m. A complainant reported that an the 200 block of S. West at around unknown suspect removed several 5:37 p.m. A victim told police that he campaign signs. was contacted by an unknown suspect(s) purporting to be with Amazon. The unknown suspect requested Unemployment the victim purchase several department store gift cards and provide the benefits identity card information. The victim com- theft plied with the requests.

According to information providTheft by deception was reported ed last week by the Elmhurst Police in the 400 block of S. Mitchell at Department, police reported 10 inaround 10:23 a.m. A victim told po- cidents of identity theft with the inlice that he received an email from tention of using a victim’s personal an unknown suspect reporting to information to fraudulently apply for be with Microsoft security. The un- unemployment benefits through the known suspect stated the victim’s Illinois Department of Employment computer was hacked. The victim Security. was then instructed to wire transfer money to an outside bank account.

The victim completed the transfer, Warrant contacted his bank, and learned he arrest was the victim of a scam.

March 20 Police said that subsequent to a March 17 Theft by deception was reported in traffic stop near W. North and N. the 100 block of S. Villa at around Highland at around 10:45 a.m., Abel 4:14 p.m. A complainant told police Medina, 24, of Glen Ellyn, was that she received an email from an found to have an active warrant out unknown suspect, who posed as her of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Ofcompany’s managing director. The fice. Median also was issued a citaemail requested a wire transfer to be tion for no seat belt.

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The AAUW mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research at both the national and local levels. Funds for these scholarships come from the Used Book Sale that AAUW hosted in 2019.

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(Continued from page 5) 1431 Opus Place, Suite 301, Downers for North Central Airlines and AmeriGrove, IL 60515. Arrangements by can Airlines for the next 35 years and Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 met his wife, Boots, when she was a N. York Rd., Elmhurst. flight attendant for North Central. Bill had a passion for reading and applied William T. Loughman, 89 it to baseball and history via newspaWilliam T. Loughman passed away pers. An avid collector, he accumupeacefully at home, surrounded by his lated publications, photographs and family, at the age of 89. Born in Chicago baseball cards. The diehard Cubs fan to William J. and Josephine, nee Jucik, listened to classical music and liked Loughman. He received his bachelor’s spending time at home after a career degree from the University of Illinois of international travel. Bill was known in 1952. Bill flew fighter jets for the for his wit, calm demeanor, wealth of Air Force and Air National Guard knowledge and silver-tongue. Bill was and became an airline pilot. Bill flew the beloved husband of Boots for more

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Mazzochi proposes lawmaker pay reform State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has filed an omnibus lawmaker pay reform bill aiming to address compensation laws that are unjustly advantageous to lawmakers and have resulted in unfair payments to them over the past few years.

“Legislators are not a special

class of citizen, yet the laws we’ve made treat us as such,” Rep. Mazzochi said.

Illinois lawmakers receive the fifth highest base salary in the country and that number is set to increase every year, despite lawmaker performance or Illinois’ fiscal condition,

Glowiak Hilton moves to protect survivors of human trafficking More survivors of violent crime would be able to keep their home addresses private as participants in the Illinois Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) under an initiative from State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) that advanced Thursday to expand protections for survivors of human trafficking.

“Survivors of violent crime undergo tremendous emotional and mental trauma,” Glowiak Hilton said.

“By adding human trafficking to the list of crimes protected by the ACP, we’re offering survivors some peace of mind that their sensitive personal information is safe.”

Glowiak Hilton’s measure strengthens the ACP by allowing survivors of human trafficking to participate and keep their addresses private. The legislation also clarifies the process for ACP participants to register to vote.

Originally, the ACP was established to protect the locations of domestic violence survivors. Last year, Glowiak Hilton passed a law expanding protections for survivors of sexual assault and stalking, and she

Single Moms to meet The Single Mothers April Event will be held on Sunday, April 11, 12:15-1:15 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. The topic will be Cyber Parenting 101 ad will feature criminal investigator Rachel Rieger as the speaker. Free childcare for ages 3-12 during the program and free box lunch for all attendees. Bring your friends. COVID restrictions including social distancing and masks are enforced.

has now advanced Senate Bill 593 to allow human trafficking survivors to opt in as well.

Currently, the ACP provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and their household members with a substitute address to use in place of their actual home, school and work addresses in public records. This helps survivors prevent their former abusers from being able to locate them.

For example, the ACP substitute address can be used by participants when creating or updating public records, such as driver’s license or state-issued identification card.

Senate Bill 593 passed the Senate Human Rights Committee and now heads to the full Senate for further consideration.

because a 1990 law gives Illinois legislators an automatic pay raise tied to the cost of living. The General Assembly has voted nearly every year to prohibit these cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, since 2009.

However, this requires the passage of specific legislation to do so each year. Over the past two fiscal years, the Illinois General Assembly has not passed the legislation because the majority party claimed there was not enough time.

“It’s deeply objectionable that lawmakers have managed to pass legislation proposing tax increases, but not to forgo a pay raise, especially when so many are suffering under the effects of the Governor’s COVID-19 response and the Gen-

eral Assembly’s inaction,” Rep. Mazzochi said. “This is a fight that comes up every year. With the bill I’m proposing, we turn the fight around. Instead of having to fight to forgo these raises, the fight should be on the part of lawmakers who think they deserve a raise.”

Mazzochi’s House Bill 1905 would reverse the 1990 law granting automatic COLAs and instead require the passage of a stand-alone appropriations bill for COLA increases.

HB 1905 also limits lawmaker pay to service for the month. Many disgraced former lawmakers have taken advantage of the fact that under current law legislators may collect a full month’s salary as long

as they hold office for at least part of that period. For example, former State Representative Luis Arroyo resisted calls in October to resign and only did so on Nov. 1, allowing him to collect the entire month’s salary. This proposed change is supported by Illinois Comptroller Suzanna Mendoza.

“Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill when they receive no benefit or representation in return,” Mazzochi said.

HB 1905 also makes minor changes to General Assembly meal per diems. Since its filing it has been assigned to the Executive Committee.

(This was submitted by the office of State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi.)

Cullerton introduces measure to waive IDFPR fees for military personnel To assist military personnel and their spouses, Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is spearheading a measure to waive application and examination fees for professional and occupational licenses through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

“Members of our military and their families give up so much to serve our country,” said Cullerton, who serves as the chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs committee. “By waiving the fees for applications and exams for professional licenses, we hope to support them in advancing

their careers outside of the military.”

Senate Bill 59 will waive all fees associated with applications and examinations for professional and occupational licenses for active military members and their spouses.

The measure is similar to one introduced by Cullerton last year – which was stalled due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

IDFPR regulates over one million professionals and firms in Illinois, including a variety of healthcare related professions such as doctors, nurses, and veterinarian, as well as a variety of occupational professions

such as CPAs, barbers, engineers, and detectives.

“As a veteran, I understand challenges military families often face,” Cullerton said. “This measure will make it a little easier for military members and their spouses to apply for the licenses they need to move forward in their careers.”

The measure passed the Senate’s Committee of Veterans Affairs with bipartisan support Tuesday, March 9. As the bill advances to the senate floor, negotiations are ongoing.

(This was received from the office of State Sen. Tom Cullerton.)

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DuPage County opens 15 sites for early voting Early Voting for the in DuPage County started Monday, March 22 for the April 6 Consolidated Election. Fourteen of the Early Voting sites will be touchscreen voting only.

The DuPage County Fairgrounds will offer both touchscreen and the ongoing paper ballot voting.

“Mayors, township supervisors and board members for schools, libraries and parks are among the offices on the ballot for this election,” DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek said. “Many of the quality-of-life issues impacting our everyday lives are handled on the local level. This is why voting in a consolidated election matters.”

Among the 15 Early Voting sites in DuPage County, the following are closest to this newspaper’s readership area: • DuPage Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton (paper and touchscreen) • College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn • Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Rd., El-

mhurst • Addison Township Office, 401 N Addison Road, Addison • Kings Hall Banquets, 1000 Unit #40 Rohlwing Road, Lombard • Yorktown Center Lombard, The Shops at Yorktown #42, Lombard • Oak Brook Village Hall, 1200 Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook For a complete listing of dates and times of Early Voting sites, visit dupageco.org/Election/Voting/EarltVoting.

As Election Day nears, Kaczmarek added, “Voters who have put off applying for a mail ballot should consider voting in-person during Early Voting or on Election Day.” Kaczmarek encourages anyone who is uncertain of their voter registration status, including those voters who may have moved or changed their name since the last time they voted, to confirm their registration and see their sample ballot at the Clerk’s website at dupageco.org/VoterLookup/

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Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information.

To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly SynowiecMoroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts.

MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest.

FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately.

Left untreated, sciatica can lead to permanent nerve damage - and lifelong pain.

MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica.

FACT: In severe cases, sciatica can lead to the inability to control your bowels or bladder - leading to embarrassing situations.

MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica.

FACT: Drugs like muscle relaxants, pain killers, narcotics, antidepressants, and antiseizure medications have serious potential side-effects and do not cure the root cause of sciatica.

MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.”

FACT: Physical work or simply sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to sciatica. Accidents and trauma can also be the culprits. Pregnancy can cause sciatica.

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RESPECT Elmhurst announces new pledgors Below is a list of the latest people who took the RESPECT Elmhurst pledge and agreed to act according to its mission. The Elmhurst Independent brings you the latest pledgors.

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Township honors Mayor Morley

Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley is flanked by York Township Supervisor John W. Valle (left) and Township Trustee Tony Cuzzone, who presented him with a resolution praising his 14 years of devoted service to the City of Elmhurst and its residents. “Serving eight of those years as Mayor and six as Alderman, Morley has shown his continued dedication and compassion through his responsive and direct leadership,” Valle said.

Elmhurst Community Programs for April Programs air on COMCAST Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Programs may also be found at ElmhurstTV.com City of Elmhurst #16 Elmhurst Senior Citizens Commission Community Conversations “Senior Living Choices in Elmhurst” Various speakers showcase senior living choices around Elmhurst Host: Cathy Jordan Sundays at 6 p.m.

Saturdays at 6 p.m. (starts Saturday, 4/3) City of Elmhurst #15 The City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth Detective Tim Jorgensen, Officer Dorian Jarrette and Stephen Buhr (social worker with the Elmhurst Police Dept.)

Moderator: Jackie Haddad-Tamer, LCPC Mondays at 5 p.m.

on Youth “Anxiety in Kids During Covid-19” Rogers Behavioral Health in Hinsdale discussing ways parents can address and support the needs of children who are suffering from anxiety during this unprecedented time Moderator: Jackie Haddad-Tamer, LCPC Thursdays at 5 p.m.

Elmhurst History Museum The Churchville Schoolhouse - A Retrospective Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

Elmhurst History Museum The Great Depressions Impact on Chicagoland Sundays at 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at 5 p.m. (starts Sunday, 4/4)

Elmhurst Our Kind of Town #1229 -- Elmhurst TV Archives Presentation City of Elmhurst #14 Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra The City of Elmhurst Commission “Devil You Say” – June 2013 on Youth Music Director and Conductor: “Depression in Kids During Stephen Alltop Covid-19” Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

Sponsored by Amita Health and Saturdays at 7 p.m. (starts SaturDr. Jason Washburn day, 4/3) Emotional/behavioral difficulties related to Covid-19 and remote/hy- Elmhurst PSA Loop brid learning Various Announcements from the Moderator: Jackie Haddad-Tamer, City of Elmhurst LCPC Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

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RESPECT Elmhurst Pledge

“Realizing [I am/we are] human being(s) who sometimes make mistakes, [I/we] do hereby pledge to make [my/ our] best effort to...: • LISTEN to those who have different opinions.

• TREAT others in a kind manner, regardless of their age, gender, political affiliation, religion, race, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation or other.

• REFRAIN from namecalling, profanity or other practices only meant to hurt others and not be constructive.

• REMAIN open minded to listen and consider viewpoints of others.

• ALLOW others to share their views, as long as we are treated with the same RESPECT given to them. ...whether comments are made in person, via social media, traditional media, or other written communication.”

(I/We] give permission, should [I/we] “like” or “follow” RESPECT ELMHURST on any social media platform, or should [I/we) deliver a written or emailed pledge to RESPECT ELMHURST, for my/our name to be published by RESPECT ELMHURST.

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Individuals: Kasindra Ann Jeff Bacidore Jim Barcelona Judith Barrientos Marge Bartels Ingrid Becton Jill Bennis Julie McIntyre Birch Anam Bokhari Rita Borzym Anita Brady Wayne Braverman Beth Brennan Tom Brooks Jean Bruno Jeff Budgell Christine Burchill-Trendel Sarah Burnside Tammy Burr Valerie Cahill Deborah Kosterman Catalano Frank Catalano Anthony Ciccarone Karen Clarke Jen Taylor Coyte Jackie Crnkovich Dan Cronin Grace Cronin Jeannie Doyle Curtin John Cushing Mark Daniel Jess Daniels Paul Darley Tony DeBlasio Yvonne Despinich Mary DiCianni Pete DiCianni Bryan Doan Julie Dolan Betsy D’Onofrio Ben Dooley Jan Dorner Kim Benz Emry Karen McNulty Enright Pamela Jenrich Entwistle Karen Exiner Mark Exiner Jennifer Fender Bill Fisher Maritza Gaston Karen-Peachie Gilpin Sonia Godoy Paul Gooding Shelli Gooding Aban Grant Carol Hallberg Jim Hallberg Julie Hanebuth Susan Ruth Hoerster Nancy Hogan Kathy Hughes Mike Iozzo Erin Jason Susan Kehoe Thomas Kehoe Kati Brenneman Kemph Colleen Kendzior Steve King Kerry Knippen Jo Ellen Kowalski Claire Kubiesa Cathy Kveton Jim Kveton Dinesh Dean Lakhani Charlene Lee-Freislinger Ariana Leonard Elaine Libovicz Raven Ann Lucas

Meg March H Scott Matheney Missy Matsas Diane McGinnis Si Meh Kim Mehta Sarah Mehta Shawn Mehta John Mellone Cyndi Mendrick Sheila Mo Mary Moy-Gregg Kristi Munsell-Reynolds Kathy Neubauer Steve Neubauer John Noldan Nancy O’Brien Kevin O’Keeffe Tim Panfill Greg Pardue Jennifer Hallberg Peterson Nancy Peterson Bob Randall Sharon Randall Paul Rimington Susan Rose Kathy Ross Abel Rubio Eddie Ryan Larry Sahdev Jacquelyn Weldie Salek Marty Samartano Debbie Sandstrom Angelo Calcagno Sebastian Joerg Hans Seifert Debbie Serritella Sam Pei-Shan Shih Susie Slavin Melea Smith Sherry Smoak Mark Soehn Bryan Specht Laura Stetler-San Filippo Larry Studer Scott Sutherland Shirley Swanson Jackie Tamer Cathy Terrill Joel Tota Kate Troc Pam Turlow Jim Van Petten, Sr. Irene VanderLann Jan Barrett Vanek Melissa Garcia Villanueva Steve Weatherford Russ Weigel Daniel Welz Dan White Dana George White Cara Wilkins Becca Wissman-Haug Rich Wolf James Worden Organizations: Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry The E-Town LowDown Renaissance Painted Finishes, Inc. How to pledge: Pledges may be made via Facebook, Instagram, emailed to respectelmhurst@gmail.com, or mailed to Respect Elmhurst, 242 N. York, Unit 330, Elmhurst, IL 60126.

For more information, send an email to respectelmhurst@gmail. com.

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Expansion of vote by mail, curbside voting will head to governor Bill makes permanent changes from 2020 election

A bill to expand the use of voteby-mail and curbside voting in future elections passed the Illinois Senate March 25, meaning it needs only a signature from the governor to become law.

House Bill 1871, which was approved by the House last week, would revise the state election code to make permanent some of the changes that were widely adopted across Illinois for the 2020 general election in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If the bill is sent to the governor and signed quickly enough, it would take effect immediately, possibly in time for the April 6 elections.

The changes include allowing election authorities to install drop box sites where voters can submit mail-in ballots without postage during and on Election Day. The bill also permits curbside voting where people can fill out ballots outside the polling place during early voting and on Election Day. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Julie Morrison of Lake Forest, would also require election authorities to accept mail-in ballots with insufficient or no postage.

The bill states that ballots turned in after the close of business “shall be dated as delivered the next day, with the exception of ballots delivered on election day, which shall be dated as received on election day.”

Thomas Bride, executive director at Peoria County Election Commission, said this provision was carried out in his county by installing a locked cover on the drop box by 7 p.m. on election night.

“At that point, the drop box was locked and any (ballots) that were

deposited before 7 p.m. were counted, and then it stopped the ability to leave (ballots) in the drop box after 7 p.m.,” Bride said during the Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday.

The bill passed out of that committee on partisan lines Wednesday and advanced to the Senate floor for a vote, where it was approved on a bipartisan roll call with 48 votes in favor and seven against.

Drop box use for April 6 election The law authorizing ballot drop boxes and curbside voting for the 2020 election expired on Jan. 1, 2021. But some election authorities, including Cook County, have continued to use drop boxes for the February primary election and the upcoming April 6 consolidated election.

Sangamon County, which did not have a February primary, is using

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I can’t stress enough how universally popular and successful this resource was in the November general election.”

– Don Gray, Sangamon County Clerk

one drop box that is located on the premises of the county building for the April election. The second drop box in Sangamon County that was available during 2020 outside of the county Regional Office of Education is not being used for the upcoming election.

Matt Dietrich, spokesperson for the state Board of Elections, said the Election Code is silent on drop boxes, as it is currently written. He said drop boxes were specifically authorized in the election bill for the 2020 general election.

“When that law expired on Jan. 1, there was no specific prohibition on their use nor was there any authorization for their use,” Dietrich said in an email.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray said his office is treating the single drop box outside the county building as an extension of the election office. The state’s election code

allows voters to return their mail-in ballots to the election authority office, which is the county election office in Sangamon County.

“I can’t stress enough how universally popular and successful this resource was in the November general election,” Gray said in a phone interview.

Sangamon County voters from both parties “utilized it often, and resoundingly praised it as a service,” Gray said of the two drop boxes.

“We don’t want to confuse voters,” he said, by taking away a resource that was available to voters in November.

“There’s risks in anything but, you know, we believe this to be an accommodation of an extension of our office for people to return their ballots in this unique challenging environment of COVID-19, including for the consolidated (April) election,” Gray said.

Larry Suffredin, an election attorney and Cook County Board Commissioner, said he didn’t think any legal challenge would be brought over the ballots returned to the drop boxes on county clerk’s office premises because those ballots remain under the care and control of the clerk’s office. “[County clerks] control the lockbox, they control the access to the lockbox and the law says that your mail in ballot is to be returned to the clerk. So I don’t think that you have a legal issue with what’s going on right now,” Suffredin said.

But, given that the April election is expected to have lower turnout compared to presidential elections, the number of ballots being challenged “would be very limited,” Suffredin said. “(The challenge) would not have much impact, but I don’t see where they would have a claim,” he said.

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More than 200,000 DuPage residents have received at least one dose of vaccine County network poised to expand when vaccine supply allows

DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) continues to build a countywide COVID-19 vaccine network that can administer vaccines as quickly as they become available.

Currently, DCHD and other local vaccine providers have created the capacity to administer more than 65,700 vaccine doses per week.

These providers have been working tirelessly since Dec. to vaccinate eligible individuals who live or work in DuPage County. Since December more than 200,000 DuPage County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

However, these efforts have been hampered by low vaccine supply as, once again, DuPage County vaccine first doses are projected to sharply decrease the week of March 29, when just 5,850 first doses are projected to arrive.

Over the past four weeks, DCHD has received an average of 11,875 first doses per week. Last week, 17,470 first vaccine doses are expected in DuPage County. These first doses will be distributed across the countywide vaccine network.

“Unfortunately, the vaccine supply we receive from the State each week remains unstable,” said Karen Ayala, Executive Director for DuPage County Health Department. “This uncertainty makes our vaccine planning and distribution incredibly challenging. We understand the importance of getting this vaccine into the arms of our residents as quickly and efficiently as possible, but it becomes difficult when the supply allocated to us is severely limited. Thus, we continue to advocate to receive more first vaccine doses to match the percentage of our population in DuPage County—the second-most populous county in Illinois.

“We are confident that as we continue to vaccinate more people, including those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19, the transmission of this relentless virus will slow in our communities and help us save more lives.”

For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine and distribution plans in DuPage County, visit dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccine.

Students re-enact the crucifixion

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On the afternoon of Friday, March 19, these students at Immaculate Conception Grade School (ICGS) provided a virtual presentation of the Stations of the Cross, a series of prayers and images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion. A Lenten tradition at ICGS, eighth grade students took on various roles in this video and photo presentation. Members of the ICGS Varsity Choir, under the direction of IC Music Director Lisa Grisolia provided vocal accompaniment for the project.

‘Moral Reckoning: Geographies of Goodness and Evil’

Theological Seminary president to give Holocaust lecture at Elmhurst University

Seeking to understand the evil that is racism, the Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr. became a student of the Holocaust. His research focused on the systematic murder of Jews by ordinary individuals in villages across Europe.

A comparative analysis of lynchings in the U.S. led to his insight about a “moral geography” creating spaces of atrocity or, alternatively,

goodness.

President of Chicago Theological Seminary and of the Society for the Study of Black Religion, Ray will discuss his work when he presents “Moral Reckoning: Geographies of Goodness and Evil.” The lecture will be presented in a virtual format on Sunday, April 11 at 7 p.m., as part of Elmhurst University’s annual Holocaust Service of Remembrance and

Lecture.

Ray has written and lectured broadly in the areas of systematic theology, African American religion, human rights and the intersection of religion and politics. His current work focuses on reinvigorating the public square as a place for all and reclaiming a vital expression of progressive religion in that project.

“Moral Reckoning: Geographies

of Goodness and Evil” will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, in a virtual format. Admission is free but registration is required, by visiting elmhurst.edu/cultural. An access link to the virtual event will be provided closer to the event date.

For more information and questions, call (630) 617-5186 to leave a message, or email marketing@elmhurst.edu.

Expert offers program on autism at Elmhurst University Temple Grandin is a professor of animal science, a pioneer in improving the welfare of farm animals, and an advocate for autism awareness and understanding.

She also is the author of many articles and books, including the New York Times bestseller Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior; and her early life and career were the subject of a feature film, Temple Grandin, which received seven

Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award.

Grandin has spoken to parents and teachers throughout the U.S. about her remarkable life and growing up with autism. On Wednesday, April 14, she will present “Autism—Helping Different Kinds of Minds Solve Problems” as part of the Roland Quest Lecture Series at Elmhurst University. The lecture will be presented in a virtual format.

Grandin’s achievements as a sci-

entist, educator and advocate are all the more notable because she grew up with autism. At age 2, she had no speech and all the signs of severe autism. Many hours of speech therapy and intensive teaching enabled her to learn speech and mentoring by her high school science teacher and her aunt motivated Grandin to study and pursue a career as a scientist and livestock equipment designer. Grandin earned her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois

and is currently a professor at Colorado State University.

“Autism—Helping Different Kinds of Minds Solve Problems” will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, in a virtual format. Admission is $5 for the general public and tickets are available at elmhurst.edu/ cultural. An access link to the event will be provided closer to the event date. For questions, call (630) 6175186 to leave a message, or email marketing@elmhurst.edu.

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Elmhurst History Museum announces exhibits, upcoming programs

The Elmhurst History Museum has announced the following Coming soon to EHM: exhibitions and programs either currently on display or coming To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA May 14-Aug. 29 soon.

Just before the first man landed on the moon, Snoopy soared through space with NASA’s Apollo 10 mission in May of 1969 Together We Cannot Fail: launching the beloved beagle’s role as an ambassador for the Overcoming the Great Depression U.S. space program.

Continues through May 2 Visitors will learn about the role the Peanuts characters In the 1930s, our nation faced the worst economic crisis in U.S. history during the depths of the Great Depression. Learn played in NASA’s Manned Flight Awareness safety program. more about this challenging time and discover how local com- Displays feature a 1969 series of NASA-themed comic strips, munities pulled together to support one another as the economy photographs, video footage, and Peanuts collectibles. mended and the country regained its footing. Delve into the Learn about NASA astronauts from Chicago and its suburbs roots of the Depression and find out about some of the import- including Apollo 10 lunar module pilot Eugene Cernan. ant federal relief programs like the W.P.A. and the C.C.C. that A touring exhibit organized by the Charles M. Schulz helped our nation’s recovery. Exhibit sponsor: Feze Roofing. Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa, CA. Limit: 15 Limit: 15 visitors allowed per hour, 5 people per group, face visitors allowed per hour, 5 people per group, face masks masks required. required.

Location: Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Location: Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Admission: FREE Admission: FREE Reservations required: Reserve one-hour time slot at elmReservations required: Reserve one-hour time slot at elmhursthistory.org hursthistory.org More Info: elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457 More Info: elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457

Ongoing Exhibit ‘By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst’ Experience Elmhurst history through an award-winning exhibit about how the city grew and developed over the years.

Explore a rotating display of objects and photos from the museum’s collection featured in the History Spotlight, and learn about the history of the Glos Mansion and the family who built the stately residence c. 1892.Limit: 15 visitors allowed per hour, 5 people per group, face masks required.

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Elmhurst Public Library programs April 2-9 Saturday, April 3 from 10-10:30 a.m. talk about online Library genealogy resources.

Bunny Hop Family Dance Party Live on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Come dance with us on Zoom! We spin some of our favorite tunes while you and your family dance along.

Wednesday, April 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Live on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome Why Am I Not Landing the Job Offer?

Are you landing the interview and not the offer? Not sure Saturday, April 3 from 11:15 – 11:35 a.m. what is meant by “good fit”? Many people are unaware of the Songs and Stories blunders they are making in the job interview. Learn more about Zoom in for music, movement, songs, and stories just right what recruiters are thinking about in the interview and how to for little ones. See friends and sing and clap along. better answer their questions. Presented with Goodwill WorkLive on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome. force.

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Tuesday, April 6 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Staying Mentally Fit Wednesday, April 7 from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Join us for fun mental enrichment. Programs vary each month Elmhurst Art Museum Book Discussion: and may include games, puzzles, and other activities that boost High Risers: Cabrini-Green and the Fate of American Public memory, reasoning, and other cognitive abilities.

Housing by Ben Austen Live on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Built in the 1940s on Chicago’s Near North Side, the Cabrini-Green housing project was home to thousands of residents Tuesday, April 6 from 7-8 p.m. and became notorious for its crime and dilapidated buildings.

Genealogy Club: Dig Into Your Research High-Risers is an accessible, well-researched narrative nonficJoin other genealogy enthusiasts for a virtual meeting. Bring tion book that explores the complex and chronicles the lives of your questions and share your knowledge. Staff is available to its residents and activists, along with a focus on federal policy

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the 19th and early 20th century origins of organized sports in the U.S. This engaging program explores the early history of popular competitive sports, including baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, golf and tennis, as well as the rise of uniforms, mascots and popular sports traditions. This pre-recorded program will be available online April 8-July 21.

Presented by Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Access: elmhursthistory.org/320/ Programsstarting 4/8 for link to pre-re-

corded program award-winning actress and historian Cost: FREE Leslie Goddard will portray this iconMore Info: elmhursthistory.org or ic stateswoman in a special first-person call 630-833-1457 performance. This pre-recorded program will be available online April 18Online Performance May 2.

Leslie Goddard Presents: Presented by: Elmhurst History MuEleanor Roosevelt seum, 120 E. Park Ave. Starts Sunday, April 18 Access: elmhursthistory.org/320/ Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was Programs starting 4/18 for link to our country’s longest serving First pre-recorded program Lady and beloved by many of her genCost: FREE eration. Utilizing Eleanor Roosevelt’s More Info: elmhursthistory.org or autobiography, diaries and letters, call 630-833-1457

and local politics. EPL and EAM partner for this book discussion connected to the museum’s exhibition Depth of Field and There is Black Housing in the Future: Equitable Public Housing as Memorial.

EPL cardholders who register can ask staff for a book copy.

Find digital books at elmlib.org/ebooks.

Thursday, April 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Culture Club: Canada’s Eastern Shores Roam along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, through Montreal to the coasts of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. Hear about Acadian and Gaelic culture, Anne of Green Gables, and the geology that formed this rugged, scenic shoreline.

Live on Zoom: Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Friday, April 9 from 2-3:30 p.m.

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Slices of life

Paying a debt of gratitude with positivity It isn’t often we have the opportunity to change someone’s life in a significantly positive way.

Wrong. This opportunity is available to us on a daily basis.

Problem is, most of us don’t realize it.

But, realization isn’t necessary for doing. We can do good without ever giving it a second thought. Or we can do good intentionally.

It doesn’t matter which. Both outcomes are the same. Both are worthwhile and equally valuable. Both outcomes are worth vying for.

Doing good is great.

Often, though, we don’t understand or comprehend the good we are doing, even when we are doing it.

I believe this is how things are supposed to be. If we did good because we were given immediate gratification for doing so, it would take away from the intent. We do good because we are propelled to do so, not because it is what we should do or because we want to experience the outcome. We do good because we are wired to do good.

I believe this to my core. I believe this is a gift — to those of us doing, not those of us receiving (although that is a gift as well).

It is heartening to be allowed the chance to affect a positive impact on a person’s day, week, month or life. It is a privilege.

I’ve been given such a privilege on a few occasions during my lifetime. Most of my “build-you-up” moments have been slightly less than life-changing, but they have been significant nonetheless.

Recently, however, I found myself on the other end of the giving spectrum. It was my turn to receive.

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This occurred in the most obvious of places: a hospital. We were out of town and out of state, on vacation, when my husband suddenly became seriously sick and in need of medical attention —during a pandemic.

Ugh. In a word, it sucked.

It is a helpless feeling — to need help and be totally dependent on others. Especially when you are in a place that isn’t home. A place where people speak with an accent, but tell you that you are the one with the accent.

This is where I found myself, during a time when visitors weren’t allowed at the hospital. First-hand information is a powerful thing. Lack of it is equally lacking. I felt without any resources or influence. And then Dr. Z called and literally changed the course of everything.

Others may have overlooked us. Visitors weren’t allowed. It was the rule. We were from out of town. No one knew us or had cause to know us. Why care? Why not?

Dr. Z chose to care. She saw us as people, not numbers or insurance claims. She saw our situation wasn’t working and fought to sneak me in for an unsanctioned visit. And she won. I truly believe with this one action, she changed our lives.

It isn’t easy to be isolated during an illness and a pandemic — quite the opposite. Dr.

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‘Millie’s Market’ coming soon with pre-order, carry-out service

By Sally Litvan

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Millie’s Pancake Shoppe, a beloved staple of the Addison Community since 1959, is about to broaden its horizons. Starting early April, the new Millie’s Market will officially open in the location of the former Gift Shoppe, attached to the restaurant.

James Duda, Jr., the third-generation family owner of Millie’s since 2016, made the decision to change the vision of that space during the

we wanted to have a menu that was chef-created, but focused around comfort foods, because the whole idea of Millie’s was centered around Grandma’s kitchen and being with friends and family, enjoying a meal.

I’ve teamed up with some local chefs whose jobs were also affected by the pandemic and we all brought in new ideas. Part of the excitement of the Market Menu is Chef Matt’s ability to be creative with barbecue, sea-

recent lockdown. He began offering his handcrafted specialty chicken salads and egg salads on a pre-order, carryout basis. The salads took off and with the help of some local chef friends, a new “comfort food” menu was curated.

“The pandemic forced us to reevaluate the overall dining experience, and what the future might hold for our restaurant, and the industry in general” James said of the initial inception of the new Market. “Millie’s Market came from the idea that

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Health care reform bill will head to governor Final pillar of Legislative Black Caucus agenda passes both chambers

By Grace Barbic CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A massive health care reform bill, the fourth and final pillar of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus agenda, passed the state Senate March 25, the final step before heading to Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature.

House Bill 158, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Camille Lilly and state Sen. Mattie Hunter, both of Chicago, is centered around eliminating race-based and other inequities in the state’s health care system, and includes provisions to expand medical services available to low-income residents and residents of color.

Specifically, HB 158 addresses access to health care, hospital closures, managed care organization reform, community health worker certification and reimbursement, ma-

ternal and infant mortality, mental and substance abuse treatment, and medical implicit bias.

“For Black lives to truly matter, their right to quality health care must (not) be inhibited,” Hunter said in Senate floor debate. “It is our responsibility as elected officials to create laws that create an enriched, lasting impact on the communities we represent. This legislation does just that, and there is no better time to enact than now.”

The bill passed on a 41-16 vote after revisions to the original version, which failed to pass in January’s lame duck session.

The new version eliminated provisions that would have replaced the state’s Medicaid managed care program with a standard fee-for-service payment system. Managed care, which is a system of private insurance companies hired by the state to manage Medicaid, is how a majority of the state’s residents on Medicaid are enrolled in the program.

New jobless claims fall sharply as unemployment rate drops One year after start of pandemic, economy gradually reopening

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

First-time unemployment claims fell sharply during the week of March 14-20 as both the state and national economies have begun gradually reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security said March 25 that 15,595 Illinois workers filed initial claims for regular unemployment benefits during the week that ended March 20.

And while that number would normally be considered high, it was down 78 percent from the week before.

It was down 88 percent from the same week a year ago, at the start of the pandemic, when more than 126,000 people filed first-time claims.

That decline was in line with a national trend. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the total number of initial claims nationally fell by more than 42,000, to 241,745.

IDES also announced Thursday that the state’s preliminary unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a point in February to a seasonally adjusted 7.4 percent as the economy added 21,100 nonfarm jobs.

Those numbers reflect activity for the week of Feb. 12.

That rate was 1.2 percentage points higher than the national rate and it was 3.8 percentage points

higher than February 2020, just before the pandemic forced a shutdown of major parts of the economy.

“IDES and the Pritzker administration remain committed to supporting claimants and families with the services they need as the state moves toward a full reopening and the economy begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Deputy Governor Dan Hynes said in a statement.

“IDES continues to serve an unprecedented number of claimants while working on process improvements that make navigating unemployment and job-seeking services as easy as possible.”

The biggest job gains in February were in the leisure and hospitality industry, which added 32,300 jobs.

That sector was among the hardest hit during the pandemic because of restrictions placed on bars and restaurants, hotels, airlines and the cancellation of many conventions.

Compared to a year earlier, the sector was still down by more than 185,000 jobs.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in the week that ended March 13, there just over 225,000 Illinois workers receiving continuing unemployment benefits, a 7.6 percent decrease from the prior week.

The agency also reported that 4,993 Illinois workers filed initial claims last week for Pandemic Unemployment Insurance, the federally funded program for gig workers, independent contractors and others who don’t qualify for regular unemployment. That was down by more than 16,000, or 76 percent, from the prior week.

A last-minute amendment, which enhanced dementia training requirements for the Illinois Department on Aging, was also added before the bill went for a full vote in the House recently. It passed the House with a 72-41 vote.

Most of the items included in the bill are subject to state appropriation, meaning future General Assemblies will have to decide whether to allocate the money to fund them.

House and Senate Republicans shared concerns about the total cost of implementing this legislation. In the Senate floor debate, Republican Sen. Steve McClure, of Springfield, said he doesn’t believe the state can afford to implement all the provisions in the bill “The fiscal impact of $12 billion would represent almost 30 percent of the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2022 general funds budget, which is $41.6 billion,” McClure said. “We just can’t afford it and that’s really what it comes down to. And the $7.5 billion from the recent stimulus is going to help us quite a bit, but we’re still in very rough financial shape right now.”

Democratic Sen. Jacqueline Collins, of Chicago, questioned how a price tag can be put on somebody’s life.

Another significant provision in the bill would put a halt on hospital

closures for up to 60 days after the effective date of the act, which is an effort to prevent hospital closures in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic. Closures are also deferred until either the state or U.S. are no longer under disaster declaration or public health emergency.

“In the last year, we’ve seen thousands of deaths due to COVID-19.

We’ve also seen how racism has intensified the effects of this pandemic on Black Illinoisans, and it’s time to take action against the factors that led us here,” Hunter said in a news release. “This groundbreaking initiative will give everyone the opportunity to receive equitable, patient-centered care, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.”

HB 158 would also create a Health and Human Services Taskforce and an Anti-Racism Commission to make recommendations for tangible solutions to be enacted by hospitals, health care organizations and the General Assembly as the conversation and analysis of racial inequities in the health care system continue.

HB 158 needs only the governor’s signature to become law after it passed both the House and Senate.

It’s the final of four pillars of the ILBC’s legislative agenda introduced last year.

The other pillars of the ILBC

agenda, which address economic equity, public safety and education, were also introduced in January’s lame duck session. These three pillars passed out of the lame duck session and have all been signed into law by the governor.

Pritzker released a statement lauding the effort.

“For too long, our healthcare system has left behind Black and brown communities creating disparities in health outcomes. But here in Illinois, our legislature has passed a remarkable piece of legislation to build a healthier future for all of our communities,” he said in the statement. “From standing up a process to certify and train community health workers, to funding new services like doulas and home visiting, to increasing oversight and transparency around Medicaid managed care system for its customers, this bill roots out racism from our healthcare system and state government—a cause I’m proud to advance. I want to congratulate Senator Hunter and Representative Lilly on bringing the Illinois Health Care and Human Services Reform Act to the finish line as well as Leader Lightford for her transformational leadership passing all pillars of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ agenda. I’m proud to be your partner in shaping the Illinois our residents deserve.”

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78097 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 11, 2021, wherein the business firm of ONE DRAWER AT A TIME ORGANIZING LOCATED AT 1S135 ARDMORE AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MARIA V. ALONSO, HOME ADDRESS 1S135 ARDMORE AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2021.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78082 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 8, 2021, wherein the business firm of BEERTRIPPR LOCATED AT 7722 APPLETREE LANE, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) GREGORY W LANE, HOME ADDRESS 7722 APPLETREE LANE, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 8TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2021.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78111 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 19, 2021, wherein the business firm of JOHN DELIVERY SERVICE LOCATED AT 175 S VILLA AVE APT 3, ADDISON, IL 60101 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JOHN DIMEO, HOME ADDRESS 175 S VILLA AVE APT 3, ADDISON, IL 60101.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2021.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78094 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 10, 2021, wherein the business firm of THE ABLE PRESS LOCATED AT 810 HIGHVIEW AVENUE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) COURTNEY O’KEEFFE, HOME ADDRESS 810 HIGHVIEW AVENUE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 10TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2021.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78108 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 18, 2021, wherein the business firm of MARYANGEL LOCATED AT 2029 W NORTH AVENUE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-1006 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) LAURA BANUELOS, HOME ADDRESS 1711 N PRESIDENT STREET, WHEATON, IL 60187-3324.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 18TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2021.

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York girls badminton team sends five to state meet Dukes second at Naperville North sectional

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls badminton team will be well-represented at this week’s IHSA girls state badminton meet at Hinsdale South High School in Darien.

The Dukes were second at the recent fan-less Naperville North sectional with 13 points. Host Naperville North won the sectional with 16.5 points.

In the process, York qualified five of a possible six players for the Wednesday-Thursday state finals.

The IHSA greenlit sectional and state competition for girls badminton recently. Badminton is classified as a low-risk sport under current Illinois Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines. No fans will be allowed at Hinsdale South.

In the singles bracket, York freshman Lindsey White finished third to advance to state. White won her first match 21-17, 21-8 against Wheaton-Warrenville South and then dropped her second contest to Naperville North by a 21-10, 21-5 mark.

White came back to beat a player from Morton 21-12, 21-8 and won the third-place match 21-16, 21-13 against Downers Grove South.

York also qualified both its doubles teams for the state meet. Senior Grace Wilton and classmate Maritza Gallegos won the sectional doubles title, while seniors Anjaly Kappen and Sarah Wilms took third.

Wilton and Gallegos opened tournament play with a 21-10, 21-7 win over Stagg and then downed a Naperville North team 21-16, 21-15 in the semifinals before defeating another Naperville North team 21-19, 21-16 in the championship.

Kappen and Wilms opened with a 22-20, 22-11 win against Downers Grove South. They lost to Naperville North 21-15, 21-19 in the second round, but came back to beat the same Downers Grove South team 21-16, 21-16 in their third match and downed a team from Naperville North 21-13, 22-20 in the third-place contest.

Earlier, York went 3-1 in a fiveteam meet hosted by Hinsdale South that also included Hinsdale Central, the hosts, Lyons Township and Downers Grove South. York’s only loss was to Hinsdale Central, a team York beat during West Suburban Conference Silver Division play by an 8-7 count.

York finished 5-0 in conference play and had a 14-1 mark through its first 15 dual matches of the season.

In addition to Wilton and Gallegos

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The York girls badminton team recently finished second at the Naperville North sectional and will have five players competing at this week’s state meet in Darien. Seniors Grace Wilton and Maritza Gallegos won the sectional doubles title, while seniors Anjaly Kappen and Sarah Wilms finished third in doubles, and freshman Lindsey White was third in singles. Pictured are York’s senior badminton players.

winning the sectional title, coach Gena Fite noted the duo scored a recent key win over Lyons Township 21-15, 19-21, 21-17 after losing to them in their first match by scores of 21-16, 21-9.

Through those first 15 matches, Wilton was 10-1 at No. 1 singles.

White was 12-3 between eight singles and first singles. Kappen and Wilms were 11-0 at No. 2 doubles, while Stephanie Yang and White were 7-0 at No. 3 doubles.

Anya Noll and Emma King were 8-0 at No. 4 doubles, while Rachel Deaton and Isabel Jones were 11-0 at No. 5 doubles.

Fite has been impressed this season by improvement both in singles

play and in doubles competition. “We have improved on communication between doubles partners, which allows for smoother rotation and control of the rally,” she explained. “In singles, the ability to keep the bird in play, which equals increased consistency, while using strategies that take time away from the opponent’s change to be fully ready for the next shot.”

But Fite added York’s success this season spans much farther than the badminton court. “I have been impressed with their leadership, their maturity, their inclusion and their unity,” she said.

York has 10 seniors on the roster this season.

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We have improved on communication between doubles partners, which allows for smoother rotation and control of the rally. In singles, the ability to keep the bird in play, which equals increased consistency, while using strategies that take time away from the opponent’s change to be fully ready for the next shot.”

– Coach Gena Fite

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Franklin rushes for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns in IC Catholic Prep football win IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team wins three; remains undefeated

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep football team shook off the remnants of a Week 1 loss to Wheaton St. Francis by recording a 19-3 non-conference win at home against Chicago St. Ignatius.

The win evened the Knights’ record to 1-1.

Running back Kyle Franklin rushed for 163 yards on 25 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead the way for the Knights. Deontae Oatman ran four times for 14 yards.

Freshman quarterback Dennis Mandala completed 7 of 10 passes

for 78 yards. Chauncey Lee caught three passes for 39 yards, while Oatman had one catch for 15 yards, Franklin had one grab for 12 yards and freshman KJ Parker had one catch for 10 yards.

Ryan Vezza returned a fumble recovery 45 yards for a touchdown for the Knights.

IC Catholic Prep heads to Greg True Field in Elgin Saturday at 1 p.m. to face St. Edward before traveling to Wheaton Academy in Week 4.

York football The York football team dropped to 1-1 on the season after a 21-0 loss to Glenbard West in Elmhurst.

Glenbard West scored a touchdown in each of the first three quarters.

The loss dropped the Dukes to 1-1 on the season. York is scheduled to

return to action Saturday at noon at Hinsdale Central in another West Suburban Conference Silver Division game.

IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team added three more wins to its ledger to remain undefeated at 5-0 overall.

The Knights were 25-16, 25-19 winners over crosstown neighbor Timothy Christian. Sophie Hurt had 21 assists and six digs, while Jess Sobon had 12 kills, six digs and three service aces. Claire Wagner had five kills, eight digs and two aces, while Lucy Russ had five kills and seven digs. Kristen Brachmann had one kill, two aces and two digs and Ava Falduto had nine digs and two kills.

In other action, IC Catholic Prep

upended Riverside-Brookfield 2512, 25-7. Hurt had 18 assists, two digs, five aces and two blocks. Sobon had eight kills, two digs and two aces. Wagner had five kills and two digs, while Russ had four kills and two aces. Brachmann had two kills, two blocks and two digs. Falduto had seven digs and Allie Geiger had two kills and one block. The win moved the Knights to 4-0 in Metro Suburban Conference play.

IC Catholic Prep also defeated Glenbard South 25-10, 25-10 in a non-conference match. Hurt had 19 assists, six digs, two aces and one block, while Wagner had six kills and two digs. Sobon had nine kills, six digs and five aces, while Brachmann had one kill, two blocks and one ace. Falduto had three digs and one ace, while Russ had two kills and one block.

Timothy Christian girls volleyball The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team scored a recent 25-15, 25-17 victory over Aurora Christian.

The win moved the Trojans to 2-3 overall and in Metro Suburban Conference play.

Hannah Schuringa led the Trojans with nine kills and three digs.

Campbell Marshall had 14 assists, four digs and two aces.

Greta Hoogstra had nine kills, two blocks and three aces, while Alli Myers had nine digs and two aces.

In earlier action, the Trojans dropped a 25-16, 25-19 contest to town neighbor IC Catholic Prep.

Schuringa had six kills and 11 digs.

Marshall had 11 assists and three kills, while Myers had 21 digs.

Timothy Christian boys soccer team off to strong start Trojans rack up 11 goals in first three contests

spring season.

The Trojans pounded home 11 goals in their first three games on their

By Mike Miazga way to a 2-1 overall mark in those CORRESPONDENT contests.

It’s been goals aplenty for the Timothy opened the season with Timothy Christian boys soccer team a 7-0 win at Bishop McNamara and to start the COVID-19-rescheduled then dropped a close 2-1 non-confer-

ence decision to Class 4A Stevenson before coming right back with a 3-0 win against Elmwood Park. Timothy was 1-0 in conference play to start the season.

Senior forward Josh Bode had five goals in the team’s first three games, while junior midfielder Christian

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Cruz had three assists. Senior goalie Jason Westra had two shutouts.

“We are starting to get in rhythm and gaining an understanding of our formation and playing to our strengths,” Timothy coach Joel Zielke said. “We need to continue to improve our runs off the ball in the offensive

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The Elmhurst 10U Extreme Travel Team had a dominating performance at the Game Day USA – Turf War Tournament on March 20 and 21. The team returned to baseball by going 4-0 on the weekend and beating Oz Park (Chicago) 12-6 in the championship game. Extreme boys brought their bats on a gorgeous weekend in March and outscored opponents 42-15. Players include: Patrick Boeh, Luke Bottari, Xander Escarpita, Reid Gabuzda, Luke Osbolt, Nate Patterson, Joey Pointon, Ryan Putz, Dominic Ramos, John Siok, Tanner Telford and Ali Zainulabideen. Head Coach is Edwin Ramos with assistants, Joe Boeh, Jason Osbolt and Adam Putz.

third of the field and create better scoring opportunities.”

Zielke said the timing of the start of the season with it being pushed back to spring due to the pandemic has created some training adjustments.

“We have spent a lot of time training in the gym early-on due to weather and field conditions,” he said.

“Now with the weather improving, extra time training on the field will help us put all of this together. I am very pleased with our progress over the first few weeks for the season.”

Zielke said Cruz has been huge for the Trojans in the middle of the field.

“He completely controls our midfield,” the coach said. “Christian has an incredible ability with the ball at his feet and constantly puts us in opportunities to be successful.”

Senior defender Mike Vogt is in his fourth year as a varsity starter, and it shows, Zielke said. “Mike has grown into a leader for this group,” he said.

“He organizes our defense well, and I have full confidence in him leading our back line.”

Another bright spot early on has been scoring leader Bode, who passed on a planned early graduation to have an opportunity for one more high school soccer season, Zielke explained. “Josh stretches the field for us up top, and is always a threat to score with his speed.”

Zielke pointed out that with the pandemic it’s been quite sometime since the team played a game. “I am blessed to work with this resilient group of young men,” he said. “They have been extremely patient, waiting more than 500 days from their last competitive match in 2019. Through all of this they have continued to work and grow as a team as we faced delay after delay in getting the 2020 season started. They are embracing our opportunity to be together and compete every day throughout this jam-packed six-week season.”

Zielke added the goals for the team this season are numerous and all-encompassing. “We want to play with a lot of joy, improve every day and compete for a conference title,” he said. “We also want to get some of our younger boys in the program some valuable game minutes to get ready for the fall season.”

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“Our patience has run out,” said Sander. “It is time for everyone to step back and let the court decide what is in the best interest of the people of Illinois. There are too many conflicting signals coming from those who are charged with regulating our industry as well as protecting consumers and Illinois employers.”

The economic impact of automotive sales in Illinois is significant.

Each year the industry generates $34.4 billion in sales resulting in $2.2 billion in state sales tax, which is 14 percent of all state sales tax generated annually. In addition to the 42,000 directly employed, the industry indirectly supports another 50,500 jobs. These statistics were submitted by a PR firm working for the two dealer associations.

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SOS office accused of failing to enforce state laws Over the past several years, the two dealer associations have sought enforcement from the Secretary of State’s office. The state agency initially granted Tesla a license to sell electric vehicles from a small number of locations in Illinois. The associations agreed to a settlement on the Tesla issue, only if the Secretary of State vowed to strictly enforce the law going forward.

That promise from the state agency now appears to be in jeopardy. In the lawsuit, the groups charge that the office has made “excuses to avoid its enforcement duties” and has “walked a thin line” between enforcement while eroding the requirements regarding new companies seeking to sell in Illinois.

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consumers who depend on the daily use of their vehicles.

• Price competition: Consumers have many choices, with the competition among dealers saving buyers money. Direct sales from manufacturers result in a monopoly that offers no price benefit.

• Community benefits: The franchised dealers are long-established local businesses that generate millions of dollars of revenue and economic development, employ 42,000 people across the state and support many local causes and events.

“We welcome new manufacturers to Illinois, especially those who are building innovative vehicles,” said David Sloan, president of the CATA. “Our franchised members already sell dozens of electric and hybrid vehicles. We ask that manufacturers sell them in Illinois according to state law. We’re not demanding they cease operations in the state, just that they franchise a dealer.”

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The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) and the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) have turned to the courts after the Secretary of State “turned a blind eye” to unlicensed and unregulated sales of vehicles by Rivian Automotive, Inc. as well as potential future sales by Lucid U.S.A., Inc., according to the lawsuit. Illinois law requires new vehicle sales

be conducted by licensed franchised dealers, not directly by manufacturers.

“We have no choice but to file this lawsuit, both to protect consumers as well as the hundreds of franchised dealers across the state who contribute to the local economy,” said Pete Sander, president of the IADA. “We warned the Secretary of State’s office that consumers will be the losers if it does not enforce the laws it is required to enforce.”

At issue are the benefits to consumers and the Illinois economy generated by more than 700 dealers operating 2,300 franchises across the state. Those benefits include: • Consumer protection: Dealers maintain service centers with trained staff to perform all recall and warranty repairs, where the dealers act as advocates for the consumers with the manufacturers.

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Willowbrook man charged with striking sheriff’s deputies in courtroom On Saturday, March 27, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced that bond had been set for a Willowbrook man accused of striking three DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputies as they attempted to take him into custody yesterday morning following a hearing on a pending domestic battery case against him. Marcus Jenkins, 31, of Willowbrook, appeared in Bond Court where Judge Michael Fleming

set bond at $150,000 with 10% to apply. Jenkins has been charged with three counts of Resisting or Obstructing a Police Office Causing Injury, a Class 4 Felony.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 26, Jenkins appeared at a court hearing at which Judge George Ford ordered the defendant to be taken into custody on a pending domestic battery case. When Judge Ford instructed Jenkins to go with the courtroom deputies, as he was going to be taken into custody, Jenkins allegedly stated, “I’m not going into custody.”

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I commend the officers involved in this incident for their dedication and commitment to the safety of our courtrooms. Their actions protected not only courtroom personnel, but also members of the public who were in the courtroom at the time.”

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It is alleged that as deputies attempted to place handcuffs on Jenkins, he resisted and deputies were only able to secure the handcuffs around his left wrist. It is alleged that at this time, Jenkins started flailing his arms and pulling away from deputies. Additional deputies arrived in the courtroom and ultimately brought Jenkins to the ground. It is alleged that as deputies gave repeated verbal commands for Jenkins to place his hands behind his back and stop resisting arrest, he refused to do so and instead began constantly kicking his legs and pulling his arms under his body to prevent deputies from being able to place him into handcuffs.

It is further alleged that Jenkins injured three deputies while they were taking him into custody. The officers involved were evaluated for their injuries and received treatment as necessary.

“I commend the officers involved in this incident for their dedication and commitment to the safety of our courtrooms,” Berlin said. “Their actions protected not only courtroom personnel, but also members of the public who were in the courtroom at the time.

Hundreds of people enter our courthouse on a daily basis and without fail, our deputies consistently maintain the highest level of professionalism to ensure their safety and security.”

Jenkins’ next court appearance is scheduled for Friday, April 2, in front of Judge Jeffrey MacKay. Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

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Congress extends PPP application deadline by two months through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 415-3 on March 16 and the U.S. Senate by a vote of 92-7 on March 25.

A measure to amend the bill was narrowly defeated 52–48. The amendment, proposed by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) would have restricted the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) ability to prioritize certain PPP borrowers over others. If the measure had passed, it could have led to an amended bill having to be sent back for approval to the House.

The U.S. Congress first funded PPP in 2020 with $349 billion in the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid

Recovery and Economic Stability (CARES) Act and $310 billion more in the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, both last April. Last December’s Consolidated Appropriations ACT (CCA) included $284 billion for PPP in a $900B stimulus package.

In March, the $1.9T American Rescue Plan (ARP) added $7.25 billion, putting total loan funding at $914.24 billion.

The Dec. 27 appropriation expanded eligibility to more 501(c) NFPs (including chambers of commerce) and broadened the number of reimbursable expenses, but the March 31 deadline limited the U.S. Small

Health Department to observe World TB Day in the time of a pandemic World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed every year on March 24 to increase awareness about TB and the actions needed to detect, treat, and prevent this potentially fatal disease. This World TB Day, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) remains committed to this mission, even as the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges around the world.

TB is a contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that is transmitted from person-to-person through the air when a person with active TB coughs or sneezes. People with TB are most likely to spread the germs to people they spend time with every day.

Many people are infected with TB bacteria but do not have the active disease.

These people should be treated to pre-

vent development into active, contagious TB. Despite being preventable and treatable, TB remains the world’s leading infectious disease killer, taking the lives of 1.4 million people in 2019 alone. Two billion people – one-fourth of the world’s population – are infected with the TB bacteria, with more than 10 million becoming ill with active TB disease each year. The United States continues to have one of the lowest TB case rates in the world, and in 2019 reported a total of 8,916 cases—its lowest number on record. It is important that the progress made in TB prevention is not reversed by the pandemic.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way that TB is being diagnosed and may be delaying diag-

nosis and treatment for many, DCHD has been able to continue to diagnose and treat active TB disease and latent TB infection. DCHD staff continues to monitor all active TB cases in DuPage County through the use of technology, such as scheduling virtual visits. The success achieved in controlling the spread of TB is directly attributable to the efforts of TB controllers at local health departments through testing, treatment, and education.

DCHD offers a TB Clinic to DuPage County residents by appointment only, and no walk-ins are accepted.

Services include testing, diagnosis, and treatment of active and latent TB. To schedule an appointment, please call (630) 682-7400 or learn more at www. dupagehealth.org/326/Tuberculosis.

Business Administration only a 10week window to process First Draw and Second Draw applications, following two weeks of administrative organizing.

The SBA is required to process PPP applications no later than June 30.

“Based on recent economic data and the demand for PPP loans, it’s clear that small businesses still need support,” said House Small Business Committee Chair Nydia Velazquez (D-NY). “We are making progress

in our public health fight against this virus, but this pandemic continues to impact communities across the country and we can’t let up on our efforts.

By providing small businesses with two more months to apply and giving the SBA an additional month to process applications, we will help ensure critical support isn’t cut off.”

The SBA has approved nearly 7.6 million PPP loans worth more than $687B as of March 7, with some $92.5B eligible to be lent out.

Mike Muisenga receives Chairman’s Circle-Platinum award

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path, REALTORS announced last week that Mike Muisenga had been named to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ esteemed Chairman’s CirclePlatinum Level for 2020. The Chairman’s CirclePlatinum Level is awarded to the top 1% of the network’s sales professionals based on annual sales.

Mike was recognized for his exceptional performance at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ annual Sales Convention, held Mike Muisenga virtually in March.

Prior to winning this award, Mike achieved Platinum status the past three years and is in the exclusive Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Legend Club for his consistent sales achievements over his career.

Mike has also been awarded many local sales awards, most recently designated as a 2020 Platinum Award winner (top 1% in sales) within the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS. “We applaud Mike,” said Chris Stuart, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “The Platinum Level of the Chairman’s Circle Award is an impressive achievement and is a testament to Mike’s commitment to his profession. He is knowledgeable, has a strong work ethic and is a natural sales leader. Mike strives to provide the best possible real estate experience for all of his clients.”

Mike can be reached at MikeMuisenga.com.

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On Friday, March 26, U.S. President Joseph R. Biden was expected to sign into law the PPP Extension Act of 2021 (House Resolution 1799) to extend the deadline for qualifying businesses and not-for-profits organizations to apply for forgiveness-eligible Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) federal loan funding by two months from March 31 to May 31.

The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry was part of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce coalition, with support from the Association Society of Association Executives (ASAE) pushing for a deadline extension through December 31.

The bi-partisan legislation passed

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Attention Builders or Rehabbers. Great potential for building your Dream House located in awesome neighborhood. The home is situated on a 50 x 167. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, full unfinished basement. Tiny Tot $279,900

Attention Builders or Rehabbers. Great potential for building your Dream House located in awesome neighborhood. The home is situated on a 50 x 167. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, full unfinished basement.

Tiny Tot Park located just 3 homes away. Close to downtown Elmhurst amenities, great expressway access.

Home needs TLC or build new! $279,900 392729

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ACTION

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Nektarios “Nick” Arvanitis 2nd Ward Alderman

arvanitis4elmhurst@gmail.com 312.405.6485

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ACCOUNTABILITY

RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT

Nektarios “Nick” Arvanitis 3rd Ward Alderman

arvanitis4elmhurst@gmail.com 312.405.6485

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• Tackle our most pressing issues without delay • Seek to lend support beyond defined responsibilities • Commitment to continuous action for continued progress

RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT

• Actively listen and solicit input • Work to minimize taxes for from residents residents and businesses • Transparency and rationale behind • Committed to sensible economic voting record expansion • Maintain a collaborative approach • Support smart and necessary in representing the 3rd Ward infrastructure policies • Balance budget

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