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Jeb Bush impresses as keynote at College’s Governmental Forum Keeps his obligation despite mother’s passing the day before
By Dee Longfellow
were in real trouble,” said Daniels. Bush talked about his mother and A few people were biting their her legacy, including telling a little nails and pacing the floor on Tues- joke about those who praised her. day, April 17, after learning political matriarch Barbara Bush had His mother and her legacy “People sometimes come up to me passed away on that day at the age of 92. The concern was that with and say, ‘you know, I just love your Mrs. Bush’s death, her son Jeb Bush mother,’ and that was code for ‘I’m might cancel his plans to be the key- a Democrat and I can’t stand you,’” note speaker at the Elmhurst College he said, drawing a laugh from the auGovernmental Forum that took place dience. “My dad’s really struggling on Wednesday, April 18. Many peo- right now, he held her hand all day ple made phone calls and sent text yesterday (Tuesday). I talked to him messages the night before to see after she passed and he said, ‘I’m what was going on, but all they really afraid I’m a bit of a crybaby today.’” Bush said his father was physicalneeded to do was visit the Elmhurst College web site to learn that the for- ly in better shape than he was about mer Florida governor would indeed a month ago, but that he was “in and keep his commitment and turn out to out, mentally.” “If I ever talked and used the lanaddress the 700 people gathered at guage like some of the politicians the Oak Brook Hills Hotel. At the event, Bush offered a in this day and age, [my mother] would have ‘whipped my butt,’” he no-nonsense explanation. “Believe me, my mother would said, “and, occasionally, she did it want me to keep my obligation to anyway! My mother was my first Elmhurst College and the 700 guests teacher. Mom and Dad taught us attending this Forum,” he explained. right from wrong, taught us to serve “In fact, she would have been angry others, to be civil and above all else, if I had passed on coming to this love your family. They acted on their love for 75 years.” event.” Following about a 30-minute adLee Daniels, former House Speaker and senior advisor to Elmhurst dress by Bush, he sat down for a College president Troy VanAken, conversation with R. Bruce Dold, was the chief organizer of the Col- publisher and Editor-in-Chief for the lege’s 11th Annual Governmental Chicago Tribune. Forum, entitled “Leadership in a Changing World: A Conversation The quest to sustain with Governor Jeb Bush.” After his quality education Bush serves as Chairman of the own welcome that included a salute to the sponsors and recognition Foundation for Excellence in Educaof others responsible for the event, tion, clearly following in his mothDaniels made the introduction of er’s footsteps in that she was such Bush, saying he had no doubt he an advocate for education. In fact, would keep his commitment to the he said his message during the 2016 presidential race was to push qualievent. “His mother was the type of person ty education – a subject Bush was that, if you broke an obligation, you rarely allowed to address due to the FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT
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Elmhurst College President Troy and Annette VanAken greet Jeb Bush (right), the invited presenter to this year’s Elmhurst College Governmental Forum, which took place at Oak Brook Hills Hotel on Wednesday, April 18. There was concern that the former two-term Florida Governor might cancel due to the death of his mother Barbara Bush just the day before, but he assured the crowd that his mother would have wanted him to be there. In fact, “she would never forgive me if I didn’t keep this obligation,” he said.
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the next generation could do about 50 percent better than the prior. Bush added that the workers’ skills gap was growing. “While the high school graduation rate is at 83 percent right now,
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ICCP holds prayerful ‘walk-with’ demonstration Marks 19th anniversary of Columbine shooting
IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) held a special student-led demonstration on Friday, April 20, to mark the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting. As part of the anniversary, many schools around the nation staged student-led ‘walk-outs’ either in protest of school violence or in memory of the victims and in support of families who have been affected. In place of a walk-out, several ICCP students, from freshman to seniors, approached administration about organizing what they call a ‘walk-with’ as a more prayerful approach to the day. Their vision was not to protest but rather, come together as a community to pray for positive change in our world. This student-led demonstration included prayer at the flag pole, prayer in the church along with the reading of the names of the victims followed by 19 seconds of silence for the 19 years that have passed without change, a blessing and then a solidarity walk back to school. ICCP students who participated were dismissed at 1:24 p.m. to the flagpole where they prayed for IC as
well as schools across the nation. The students then walked in solidarity to the church for a prayer service to focus on the victims of school violence, raise awareness for continued safety and ultimately, come together to be the positive change they wish to see in the world. The ‘walk-with’ is the culmination of a week’s worth of awareness efforts. On Monday, students were invited to create signs for the building promoting positive thinking as well as quotes promoting positive change. On Tuesday, students created pick-me-up post-it notes for lockers, bathrooms, classroom and peers with messages of love, encouragement and supportive statements. Students were invited to place their handprint on a poster in the lunchroom on Wednesday to represent their willingness to stand together and lend a ‘hand’ to victims of school violence around our nation. Students will then be encouraged to wear orange as the national symbol of solidarity in the movement to stop gun violence on Thursday.
City to join insurance cooperative Finance Chair: ‘Could save taxpayers up to $250,000 per year’
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT
At a recent meeting of the City’s Finance, Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee (FCAAS), there was a discussion about the City joining other communities to establish an insurance cooperative. The Government Insurance Network Agreement can work to assure taxpayers are paying the lowest possible premium rate on healthcare and other benefits provided to employees of the City.
FCAAS Chair Alderman Kevin York (4th Ward) announced the formation of the cooperative at the City Council meeting that was held Monday, April 16. At this time, other communities who are part of the cooperative include Frankford, Lemont, New Lenox, Romeoville, Shorewood and Westmont. Combining the number of employees in all the participating towns creates a group large enough to provide negotiating power with insurance companies to drive down rates and costs. “This could save the taxpayers of Elmhurst up to a quarter-million dollars ($250,000) every year,” York told his fellow aldermen at the City Council meeting on Monday, April 16.
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It was a bright sunny day with just enough wind to make the flag stand straight for the “Walk-With” event held at Immaculate Conception College Prep (ICCP) on Friday, April 20. Rather than stage a walk-out, the ICCP students decided to host a “walk-with” to show they were walking in solidarity with Columbine High School, which suffered a shooting incident that gained national attention 19 years ago.
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Etown LowDown holds live podcast at new restaurant Elmhurst Brewing Company welcomes ‘LowDown Loonies’
By Dee Longfellow
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The Etown LowDown crew did its first-ever live remote podcast from the Elmhurst Brewing Company, a new restaurant in downtown at 171 No. Addison. If you haven’t heard about it yet, the Etown LowDown is a podcast exclusively for Elmhurst. It’s only been around since the first of the year, but it seems to be drawing a fair share of listeners – or groupies or the “LowDown
Obituaries
Grace Lippert Grace Lippert, long-time resident of Elmhurst and employee of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for 30 years, died on March 13, 2018 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, No. Dak., surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held previously in Bismarck, but a Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 314 Vallette. Burial will be held in the spring at Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown. Grace was born on April 15, 1932, in Minot, ND, the fourth child of Albert Nicolai and Mabel Caroline (Gregerson) Winge. She grew up on the farm that was homesteaded by her father in 1913 in Van Hook, No. Dak. She graduated from high school in 1950. During the winter months she was transported to school by horse and sleigh with her father at the reins, keeping her feet warm with bricks taken from the cookstove. After high school, she entered the school of nursing at Trinity Hospital in Minot. She worked for a short period of time in the hospital in Rugby, ND. In the fall of 1951 she entered Minot State Teachers College, now known as Minot State University, where she studied to become an elementary school teacher. She graduated on July 29, 1953. The year 1953 was very significant for the entire Winge family as their farm was taken by right of eminent domain to accommodate Lake Sakakawea, the lake that would be formed by the building of the Garrison Dam on the Missouri River. The family moved to a farm in Litchville, No. Dak., where Grace taught school. After two years in Litchville, she taught in Fargo, ND. In Fargo, Grace met Wilbur Eugene Lippert, who was a student at North Dakota Agricultural College, now North Dakota State University. He graduated in 1957, they got engaged. On a very hot June 28, 1958, Grace and Wilbur were married at First Lutheran Church in Litchville. Wilbur and Grace established their home in Elmhurst, where Grace taught reading to elementary grade students, then became a mother to Muriel Jean on February 10, 1960, and Nancy Ann on July 31, 1962. The Lippert family became lifelong fans of Roberto’s Pizza in Elmhurst, as a result of Grace’s work as a cashier at Roberto’s from 1963 – 1967. Grace began a 30-year career when she started working as an aide in the surgery department at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in 1967. In 1970 she became a Certified Surgical Technologist. In 1990, she completed certifica-
Loonies,” as they are known. The LowDown on-air team consists of “Robbie”” and “Rick,” who claim to be podcasting “from a two-person hot tub high atop the Butterfield Park water tower,” along with their sound engineer, “P.K.” A high-profile Elmhurst person is interviewed throughout the program, allowing listeners to get an in-depth look into the person who is the guest. The show’s first-ever visitor was Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley, whose
tion in Sterile Processing and helped set up the new Sterile Processing unit at the hospital. She moved to the Endoscopy Unit in 1992, from which she retired in 1997, completing 30 years of service. In the late 1990s they were able to purchase a second home in Palm Coast, FL. Grace is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Wilbur Lippert; two daughters and their families; The Rev. Muriel J. Lippert of Williston, ND, and her children, Emma Bernice (Michael) Berg of Wilton, No. Dak., and Eric Paul Schauer of Fayetteville, Ark.; Nancy (John) Walsh and their children, Lauren Aileen (Byron) Lewis of West Melbourne, Fla., Alexander James Walsh & fiancée Christine Ghlain of Atlanta, Ga., Maureen Grace Walsh of Palm Coast, Fla.; one great-granddaughter, Harper Aileen Lewis; two brothers, Ralph (Jane) Winge and Royce Winge; nephews, Vernon Winge, Alan Winge; and nieces, Carol Winge, Joyce Winge, Julia Winge. She was preceded in death by her parents; her father and mother-in-law, Dick and Emma Lippert; her brother, Dr. Herbert C. Winge; her sister, Lois Winge; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Bernice Lippert; and sisters-inlaw, Alice Winge and Jeanette Winge. Susan Johnson, 38 Susan Rebecca Johnson, of Elmhurst and Northlake, passed away recently at the age of 38. Dear daughter of Carol and Jon Johnson; sister of Stephen “Sven” (Leslie Hammersmith) Johnson. Susan participated in Day Programs with Oak Leyden Developmental Services and also Special Olympics. She enjoyed going to Special Camp each summer and attending special recreational programs including bowling, dancing and eating out. She was a great fan of Disney, especially Pluto. Susan will be remembered for her kindness and her love of purple. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 4 p.m. until time of Service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Oak Leyden Developmental Services, 411 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, 60302; or, Special Camps, 26W684 Lindsey Ave., Winfield, 60190; or, Christ United Methodist Church, 920 S. Swain, Elmhurst; or Make -A-Wish Foundation, 640 N. LaSalle Dr., Suite 280, Chicago, 60654. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more information, please call 630-8343515 or visit ahlgrim.com.
segment was so long, it was in two parts. Others include Elmhurst Hospital CEO Pam Dunley, Elmhurst Library director Mary Beth Harper, The Hon. Lee Daniels, former Illinois House Speaker, and others. On Tuesday, April 17, the on-air guests of the LowDown were Pete Dolan and Frazer Donaldson, owners of the new Elmhurst Brewing Company. The two men, who are both El-
mhurst residents, shared stories about growing up, how they met and the basics of building the restaurant there. They talked about the menu, the features and all the reasons why Elmhurst people should pay it a visit. If you like this fair City and enjoy a good laugh, tune in to the Etown LowDown podcast. You can also listen to the entire archive to hear previous guests at any time.
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Pictured are (from left) “P.K.,” “Robbie,” and “Rick” from the Etown LowDown all-Elmhurst podcast talking with Frazer Donaldson and Pete Dolan, owners of the new Elmhurst Brewing Company at 141 No. Addison. The podcast crew did a live remote from the restaurant on Tuesday, April 17.
Carson’s and its Furniture Gallery in Lombard to close Parent company to liquidate 256 stores nationwide
STAFF REPORT
Carson’s, a fixture at the Yorktown Center and one of the center’s anchor stores when Yorktown first opened in 1968, will be closing its doors—along with Carson’s Furniture Gallery in the nearby Yorktown Convenience Center—after a federal bankruptcy court approved the sale of Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. to two liquidation companies last week. One of the nation’s largest department store firms, Bon-Ton—the parent company of Carson’s based in Milwaukee—will liquidate all of its 256 stores across the country, including Carson’s, Bergner’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s, Younkers, Boston Store and Bon-Ton. Bon-Ton Stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February, but did not find a buyer at that time. Prior to last week’s bankruptcy court sale, a last-ditch effort was made by a group to buy Bon-Ton out of bankruptcy and continue to operate some stories, but that bid fell through. Published reports said Bon-Ton has been unprofitable since 2011. “While we are disappointed by this outcome and tried very hard to identify bidders interested in operating the business as a going concern, we are committed to working constructively with the winning bidder to ensure an orderly wind-down of operations,” said Bon-Ton President and CEO Bill Tracy. The Carson’s and Carson’s Furniture Gallery in Lombard are scheduled to close sometime in August. Of Carson’s 30 stores in Illinois, 26 are located in the Chicago area. In addition to the closings in Lombard, Carson’s stores in Aurora, Bloomingdale, DeKalb, Dundee, Joliet, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Naperville, Norridge, North Riverside, Orland Park, St. Charles, Schaumburg,
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Carson’s at the Yorktown Center, as well as Carson’s Furniture Gallery in the Yorktown Convenience Center, will be closing sometime in August. A federal bankruptcy court approved the sale of BonTon Stores, Inc.—Carson’s parent company—to two liquidation companies last week.
Vernon Hills and Wilmette will be closing. According to CNN Money’s website, Bon-Ton blamed e-commerce “as a prime culprit leading to its downfall” after filing for bankruptcy. Traditional brick-and-mortar retail outlets have been in a downward spiral in recent years, and even more so in recent months. According to a report from Moody’s in April, retail sector defaults hit a record high in the first three months of 2018. Toys “R” Us filed for bankruptcy last September, and in March announced it will either shut down or sell all 735 of its stores after nearly 70 years in business. Also in March, Claire’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Going back to 2017, Abercrombie & Fitch, Foot Locker, J.C. Penney, Sam’s Club, Macy’s, Gap and Banana Republic, and Sears and Kmart have closed stores across the country. Sears announced in January that it was closing 103 Sears and Kmart stores. Also in January, Sears Holdings laid off 220 employees at its corporate offices—many of those layoffs occurring at the corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates.
Retired long-time principal of ICGS passes on
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Helen Kwasniewski spent 22 years teaching
The retired longtime principal of Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst passed away on April 18, 2018. Helen KwasHelen niewski began her tenure at Im- Kwasniewski maculate Conception Grade School in 1979. Having served as an educator in Catholic schools for the previous 22 years, “Mrs. K,” as she was fondly known, gave her entire life to the cause of Catholic education.
Under her leadership, the school established both an Annual Appeal Fund for education enhancement projects and an Endowment Fund. Several major environmental improvement projects such as the relocation of the preschool were accomplished during those years as well. What Helen Kwasniewski was best known for was her uncanny ability to remember the names of every student who walked through the doors of ICGS. Each morning, she would stand at the top of the entry staircase and greet each of the hundreds of students by name. When she would run into these for-
mer students later in life, she still remembered their names. Upon her retirement in 2001, she was asked what makes Catholic education different? “All of the decisions I make have their start in prayer,” Mrs. K replied. “If I have a legacy for the children, it would be for them to pray, not just in times of trouble, but in times of joy.” Funeral services and a Mass of Christian burial have already taken place. Her family asked that any memoSUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent rial donations be sent to Immacu- Helen Kwasniewski joined Michael and Allison Hutchinson, two of late Conception Grade School in her IC grade school students, for a photo. She spent 22 years teachElmhurst. ing at ICGS.
From the City’s backstage
Mark Stevens, Superintendent of Forestry By Dee Longfellow
degree in landscape architecture from University of Illinois and his Master’s When you love your job, they say you never really go to degree in public administration from “work.” If that’s true, the City’s Superintendent of Forestry Roosevelt University. He also holds two Mark Stevens hasn’t “worked” in almost 20 years. Associates degrees: in human resources In this case, work is not synonymous with busy because and construction technology. he has been just that of late, managing the installation of Safety first is his primary concern when 450 new trees throughout the community. The Independent it comes to staff. was able to catch up with this active City leader recently “Forestry, quite frankly, can be a very Mark to make him a part of the ongoing series, From the City’s dangerous job,” Stevens said. “We’re on Stevens Backstage… ladders, we use big electric chainsaws When Stevens talks about his position with the City, it’s powerful enough to take off a limb. Then clear by his demeanor that he enjoys his choice of vocation. there’s the weather, we don’t want anyone to be in a tree during a lightning storm. On the job “And to top it off, we’re often working near power lines so What exactly does the Forestry Department of the City do? we have to be careful about that, too.” “We’re responsible for maintaining all trees on public He recalled an incident a few months ago when two properties and parkways,” he said. “We keep up all the Addison residents were killed attempting to trim their own public grounds, with mowing, landscaping, etc. We do all trees at home. One man fell to his death from the tree, while kinds of tree maintenance, trimming, planting, grinding the other was electrocuted when he hit a power line. stumps and the restoration of the parkways.” “It’s very bad when people are not trained properly and Stevens manages the Forestry budget, which is a large try to do things on their own,” he said. “That’s why we urge part of his job. His other duties include answering service people to call us rather than try to do it themselves. It’s a requests, scheduling crews and planning major forestry very dangerous job and you have to be careful even when projects. you have had all the training and experience like we have.” That’s roughly how he spends his day, but no two days are ever the same in his department and Stevens thinks that’s just Favorite parts of the job fine. Asked his favorite part of the job, Stevens enjoys community outreach. How does it all get done? “I like helping residents,” he said. “I also enjoy our Arbor Asked about staff, Stevens said there are seven fullDay presentation we do every year at one of the schools.” time employees in the Forestry Department, not including This year, on Friday, April 27, he will lead his staff to himself. Conrad Fischer School to plant a tree on site. Seven? How do seven people plant all those trees? “It’s a lot of fun,” Stevens said. “We plant a tree and have “That work is all contracted out,” he said. “That’s another a little celebration with the kids. Cable access comes out and big part of my job -- negotiating contracts.” covers it. The kids and teachers really get involved.” Elmhurst belongs to a suburban tree consortium, which Stevens also enjoys the cycle of planting trees and seeing offers the best possible pricing, working with seven different them flourish over the next ten years or so. Some of the local area nurseries. Stevens said 400-500 trees can be tougher issues he deals with are Emerald ash borer and installed in about three weeks or so. Dutch Elm disease. “We have 30 different varieties of trees throughout the “The 450 new trees is a little lower number than usual City,” he said. because of Emerald ash borer, which damaged many trees in Stevens and his staff are all well-trained and have the town,” he said. “We usually plant about 650 every year, but certifications to prove it. we’re starting to catch up.” “Four of our full-time people are certified arborists,” he Some residents ask for a specific kind of tree to be planted said. “Certification involves training, taking an exam and in their yard and Stevens does his best to accommodate experience. I’m also a certified arborist but also have an them. advanced municipal specialist certification. That required “We work to match the right tree to the right place,” he passing an additional exam.” said. “It might be a full elm, oak, maple, but we tailor the The certifications come on top of Stevens’ Bachelor’s tree to the site. We make sure, for instance, that the branches
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Forestry, quite frankly can be a very dangerous job. We’re on ladders, we use big electric chainsaws powerful enough to take off a limb. Then there’s the weather, we don’t want anyone to be in a tree during a lightning storm.” –Mark Stevens, City Superintendent of Forestry
don’t grow up into the electrical lines.” He said the department has an ongoing schedule of treetrimming, which is done by an outside contractor because trees should be trimmed about every six to seven years. “It is our goal to touch every tree in Elmhurst at least once every seven to eight years.” Appreciative of supportive government Stevens had high praise for the City Council and its respect for the Forestry Division. “The City Council has been very supportive of the forestry environment,” he said. “The aldermen never want to cut back on the planting if at all possible. We focus on replacing what we’ve removed and adding more if we can.” Stevens pointed out that Elmhurst had applied and been named a Tree City USA for the 38th consecutive year. He said Urbana is the “winner” in Illinois, having achieved the Tree City USA status for 42 years in a row. Elmhurst is in a three-way tie for second, along with Highland Park and Lake Forest. What about Elmhurst? Stevens lives in Elk Grove Village, a single father to his 15-year-old son who enjoys playing baseball. Stevens himself really likes the outdoors and also has an interest in Japanese arts. Asked for his favorite spot in Elmhurst, he had trouble deciding. “I like all the parks in town because of the trees!” he said. “It’s hard to pick just one. There are a lot of reasons to like Elmhurst.” Editor’s note: This is another story in the Independent’s ongoing series to inform its readers about those who serve our City, what they do in their job as well as their free time. The series was inspired by Mayor Steve Morley, who wanted a way to recognize City staff.
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Police beat
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near Butterfield and Colfax at around 4:07 p.m. April 13 Joselito Delvalle, 18, of Franklin Park, and Sunny P. Patel, 19, of Stone Park, were issued citations for possession of cannabis subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of W. Lake at around 9:55 p.m. Patrick Foster, 44, of Detroit, Mich., was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of W. Lake at around 10:11 p.m.
Battery
April 12 Battery was reported at Elmhurst Hospital at around 4:28 p.m. A victim told police he was assisting Elmhurst Hospital security staff in restraining a combative patient when the suspect bit the victim on the right elbow. The victim received medical aid at the emergency room. The suspect was admitted to the hospital. An investigation is pending.
Criminal damage, criminal defacement
April 17 A complainant in the 400 block of N. York told police at around 1 p.m. that an unknown suspect drove through a parking island median and uprooted a small bush.
Disorderly conduct
April 14 Milton Juarez, 27, of Henderson, Nev., was charged with disorderly conduct in the 100 block of N. Maple at around 2:50 a.m. Police said Juarez, who was intoxicated, knocked on the victim’s door and attempted to enter the residence. When the victim opened the door, Juarez attempted to go inside, according to police.
Domestic battery, domestic incident
April 17 A victim in the 300 block of Ferndale told police at around 4:22 p.m. that her soon-to-be ex-husband sent her threatening text messages. The victim did not wish to sign complaints; however, she will be filing for an order of protection. The suspect was advised to cease all contact with the victim. April 15 A 39-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 700 block of N. Kenilworth at around 3:34 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect punched his wife and his stepson.
DUI
April 19 Ronald E. Hill, 41, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage and failure to signal subsequent to a traffic stop near North and York at around 1:52 a.m. April 15 Teodoro Segura, 32, of Hillside, was charged with DUI, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, driving too fast for conditions and improper lane usage subsequent to a crash in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at around 1:53 a.m. Police said Segura had fled the scene and was later located in the area of York and St. Charles. Segura admitted to consuming cocaine and alcohol prior to the crash, according to police. April 14 Oscar Haro, 27, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI and no insurance near Lake and
CALL 800-222-TIPS Walnut at around 12:31 a.m. Police said Haro was found sleeping behind the wheel of his vehicle, and was found to be DUI. April 13 Eduardo Pantoja, 29, of Berwyn, was charged with DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol in the 300 xblock of S. West at around 12:23 a.m. Police said Pantoja was located sleeping in his running vehicle at the above location and was found to be DUI.
Harassment, threats
April 13 A victim in the 400 block of N. Berteau told police at around 1 p.m. that she received text messages from a suspect which are threatening in nature. The victim believes the suspect gained access to her cell phone contacts and has also harassed the victim’s contacts. An investigation is pending. Feb. 28 A victim in the 800 block of Larch told police that she received three pieces of harassing mail. Two of the letters were mailed to her work address; a third letter was mailed to her residence. The victim reports numerous co-workers have received automated prank phone calls.
Obstruction
April 12 Ricardo Sosa-Colon, 20, of Cicero was charged with obstructing identification near Van Buren and Colfax at around 3:19 a.m. Police said a reporting officer observed Sosa-Colon at the above location. The reporting officer attempted to identify him, and found he provided a false name, according to police.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
April 17 Tiara M. Barrett, 20, of Broadview, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis near Park and Myrtle at around 3:35 p.m. Terrence Hyland, 59, of Westchester, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper passing on the shoulder and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Butterfield and Hillcrest at around 5:23 p.m. April 15 Russell Taylor, 33, of Warwick, R.I., was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at around 12:26 a.m. April 14 Tahisha Hudson, 37, of Bellwood, was charged with possession of cannabis and
Suspicious circumstances
April 14 A complainant at a gas station in the 200 block of E. Butterfield told police at around 7:48 p.m. that two suspects attempted to enter a victim’s unlocked vehicle while it sat unoccupied in front of the gas station. The victim, who was inside the gas station, yelled at the suspects, who entered a grey Kia Optima and left eastbound on Butterfield Road. The victim also left the area. One suspect was described as a black male, around 18 years old, 6’, 155 pounds, wearing a black skull cap, a black shirt with stripes and red-striped sweatpants. The second suspect was described as a black male, around 18 years old, 5’10”, 155 pounds wearing blue jeans.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery
April 14 Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of N. Indiana at around 8:02 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed cash from her checking account. Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of S. Kenilworth at around 3:47 p.m. A victim told police that he received a Visa Chase Bank card in the mail with all the correct account information; however, the name of the card was different. The victim called Visa and cancelled the account. April 16 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 400 block of Highview at around 8:13 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect removed a black backpack from the back seat of his car. It occurred either while the victim’s car was parked in front of his house or when he was at a local supermarket. April 15 Police said an agent for a supermarket in the 900 block of S. York told police at around 3:17 p.m. that a suspect was observed placing three bottles of alcohol inside his jacket and leaving the store without paying for said merchandise. The agent followed the suspect to the south parking lot and demanded the merchandise back. The suspect implied that he had a weapon, and then drove from the lot southbound on York. The agent has knowledge of the suspect from previous thefts and the suspect has previously been served with a no trespass order from Elmhurst Police. Police said an agent for a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 told police at around 8:08 p.m. that the store received five envelopes from the USPS that are labeled “return to sender.” The store’s address is listed as the sender; however, the store did not mail the items. Upon opening the envelopes, it appears that an unknown suspect was attempting to de-
ceive the recipient by instructing the recipient to cash a fraudulent money order and using the funds to purchase iTunes gift cards. The store did not experience any dollar loss. The USPS fraud field office is to be notified of the incident.
April 14 Retail theft was reported at a supermarket in the 900 block of S. York at around 6:14 p.m. A witness told police that a suspect described as a black male around 50 years old, 6’, 185 pounds, with black hair, a stubble beard, a black winter hat with a visor, a black hoodie and glasses reportedly took three bottles of liquor and fled the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect then reportedly left the parking lot in a brown Chevrolet four-door westbound on Butterfield Road. The suspect’s vehicle is described as very rusty with body damage.
April 13 Theft was reported in the 100 block of S. York at around 9:31 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect fraudulently withdrew cash from her checking account. The victim contacted her bank, which advised there were two transactions. The victim will follow up with her bank.
April 12 Johnnie West, 52, of Maywood, was charged with retail theft, burglary, driving while license suspended, speeding and no insurance at a mobile phone dealership in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 4:37 p.m. Police said West and another suspect fled the scene after stealing a pair of Beats headphones. They were located near North and Maple. The second suspect was turned over to the Villa Park Police Department for local charges in their town.
April 11 Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a car dealership in the 300 block of W. Grand at around 11:57 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect had taken four tires from a vehicle. The suspect appears to be a white male and was wearing a dark-colored hoodie with gray pants. A victim in the 600 block of S. Prospect told police at around 3:24 p.m. that upon returning from being out of town, she discovered her prescription bottle had been taken from her dresser drawer. The victim related that two carpet installers had access to the missing medicine.
April 10 Theft was reported at a condominium complex in the 800 block of N. York at around 5:27 p.m. The complainant, an agent for the condominium association, told police that an unknown suspect removed a cork bulletin board from the lobby. The suspect left the scene in a dark SUV.
April 9 Retail theft was reported at a mobile phone dealership in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 10:55 a.m. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect walked out of the store with a pair of headphones. The complainant described the suspect as a white male between 40 or 50 years of age, approximately 5-4, 180 pounds with unknown clothing description. March 17-March 22 Jossie Powell-Morris, 74, of Bellwood, was charged with theft and burglary at an assisted living center in the 400 block of W. Butter-
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Rep. Bellock named to state budget negotiating team Deputy Illinois House Minority Leader and State Representative Patti Bellock, R-Hinsdale, has been named a budget negotiator to help craft a bipartisan balanced state budget this spring for Fiscal Year 2019, announced House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs. The General Assembly is required to pass a state budget by May 31 for the new fiscal year that begins on July 1. Joining Representative Bellock on this year’s budget negotiating team
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Leader in October 2013. Bellock is serving her final year in the Illinois General Assembly, retiring at the end of her term in January 2019. In addition to serving as a budget negotiator, Bellock is also the Minority Spokesperson on the Human Services – Appropriations Committee, one of five House committees responsible for setting spending priorities within the state budget. For more information, call (630) 852-8633.
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York’s Rob Wagner named Athletic After a few years off Director of the Year due to pet illness, The Illinois Athletic Directors Association has named York High School’s Assistant Principal for Athletics, Rob Wagner, as the Class 3A & 4A Division 3 Athletic Director of the Year. He will be honored at an awards banquet that will be a part of the IADA State Conference in East Peoria on Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in East Peoria. Rob has been at York for 15 years now, having spend eight years as the Athletic Director & Assistant Principal for Athletics. This is his second term in the athletic office. His career accomplishments include: • A dean from 2002-05; • Athletic Director from 2005-09; • Assistant Principal for Student Services from 2009-11; • Assistant Principal for Finance and Student Activities from 2011-14; and, • Assistant Principal for Athletics from 2014-present. More coverage can be found in this week’s Sports section.
Rep. Bellock said. “Our priorities must be to preserve the safety net for the state’s most vulnerable children and families, meet the state’s commitment to K-12 education and public safety, and respect taxpayers by passing a budget that does not include any new tax increases. We can and must achieve each of these goals.” Representative Bellock has served as a budget negotiator for the House Republican Caucus each year since she was appointed Deputy Minority
event steps off May 19
On Saturday, May 19, the Spring Road Business Association and Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst are bringing back the Spring Road Pet Parade for its 27th year. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m. with pet adoptions, pet portrait magnets, blessing of the pets, vendors, concession stands and many more activities for families and pet lovers to enjoy. The parade will start and end at Silverado Grill, stepping off at 1 p.m. and returning, where the fun will continue with pet tricks and awards. The Elmhurst Library Best Pet Essay writing contest winners will also be announced and awarded that day. Rumor has it Sparky, the mascot for the Elmhurst Fire Department, along with other local business mascots will be present to meet and greet kids. We will also have some policemen and a patrol car for kids to explore. Goody bags will be
(Continued from page 6) field. Police said Powell-Morris, who phy was found to have violated the was employed as a part-time caregiv- conditions of his bond by having er for the victim, stole jewelry from contact with the victim. the victim including a men’s gold bracelet and a white gold women’s ring containing a ruby and diamonds, Warrant arrest between the above dates. According April 18 Police said Keshon L. Benford, 22, to police, when the victim realized her jewelry was missing, she contact- of Elmhurst, turned himself in at the ed the Elmhurst Police Department, Elmhurst police station on a warrant which began an investigation. at around 8:13 p.m. Police said that subsequent to Jan. 5-March 17 a suspicious vehicle investigation Identity theft was reported in the near St. Charles and Fair at around 300 block of Addison between the 1:33 a.m., Steven L. People, 36, of above dates. A victim told police that Addison, had two outstanding waran unknown suspect used his person- rants—one out of DuPage County al information to open 13 lines of and another out of Addison. People credit with various businesses. The also was charged with driving while victim also received a bill in the mail license revoked and no insurance. for transportation services resulting from fraudulent activity. April 12 Police said that while on patrol near North and Glade at around 3:03 a.m., Violation of an officer made contact with Tyler J. Willans, 18, of Villa Park, who was bail bond found to have a valid warrant out of April 18 the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. Chris C. Murphy, 27, of Elm- Willans was arrested, and subsequent hurst, was charged with violation of to a search, the he was found to be bail bond in the 100 block of Hale in possession of cannabis, according at around 4:25 p.m. Police said that to police. Willans also was issued a subsequent to a domestic call, Mur- citation for possession of cannabis.
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Suspect seeking gun, coming to shoot victim, says voice mail On April 17, a victim told police at around 1:09 p.m. that he received an anonymous voicemail from a suspect, stating the suspect was looking for a gun to shoot the victim and another employee of the business after the suspect attempted to purchase a car, but was denied. The victim did not wish to sign complaints. Drug possession suspect found in coffee shop bathroom On April 15, police said that officers responded to a drug complaint in the bathroom at a coffee shop in the 100 block of N. York at around 8:41 p.m. Upon arrival, police said Lauren Willhoit, 26, of Elmhurst, admitted to using heroin. Willhoit was taken into custody and was in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, according to police.
Police said Willhoit also was wanted out of Lemont on a warrant. Willhoit was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Man observed grabbing cigarettes flees gas station On April 17, retail theft was reported at a gas station in the 200 block of E. Butterfield at around 5:03 a.m. Police said a complainant stated that an unknown suspect described as a black male entered the station and began to walk behind the checkout counter. When the complainant confronted the suspect, the suspect reportedly grabbed three cartons of cigarettes and walked out the front door. He was last seen going eastbound on foot. A police K-9 was called, and a track of the area was conducted with no results.
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for the House Republicans is Representative David Harris, R-Arlington Heights. They will work closely in the coming weeks with the House Democrats team led by Representative Greg Harris, D-Chicago, and their counterparts in the State Senate, as well as staff from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. “It is vitally important that Democrats and Republicans work cooperatively in Springfield to pass a full-year balanced state budget this spring,”
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Slices of life
Things we need – or maybe don’t
I grew up in an era where hanging at the mall was a regular weekend activity. Lingering in the food court was as natural as sampling lip gloss flavors in the department store. My sister and I would always get double scoop cones at the end of the day, and our mom would wonder out loud why we weren’t hungry for supper. Then I grew up and moved on and away. I don’t currently live near any major retail therapy locations and that’s probably a good thing. At the very least it’s saved me a ton of cash over the years. If you can’t shop, you can’t buy. The Internet has helped me cope with my non-mall access. Heck, the Internet is like a mall on steroids. I can find anything and everything online – and I usually do. Thing is, I usually go looking for one item, purchase it and hopefully find a coupon code for free shipping. End of story. The Internet meets most of my needs. Most of the time. Occasionally, however, I have to venture down the road 20 miles or so to gain access to a real live retail establishment located within the confines of a mall. When I do I am bombarded by things. So. Many.
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JILL PERTLER Contributor
Pretty. Shiny. Things. These things are enticing. They glitter and sparkle and seduce me with their newness. For a small price, or a quick swipe of my plastic, they can come home with me and be mine, all mine – forever! The more I look, the more I become convinced: I need these things. They would enhance my world in many wondrous ways. They would increase my happiness quotient and quality of life. They would make me look better, younger, thinner, more hip and cutting edge. These things would make my life complete. They are practically a requirement. No matter that I wasn’t aware these things even existed before entering the store. No matter that I’ve lived my entire life without them. No matter that I already have something similar at home. Facts like this don’t make a difference when confronted with
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employee with the same tenure? Be careful, this could lead to protracted litigation even if the pay disparity is for completely legitimate reasons. Of course, larger firms who are forced employ politically connected labor law firms would largely be insulated from many these sorts of risks. And that is really the point. The ever expanding array workplace rules helps labor attorneys such as Mr. Nybo to make boatloads of money while only benefiting the very few freeloaders who know how to work the system. It reminds me of another esteemed Illinois politician who has made millions in his decades as speaker while having obvious conflicts of interest. Me-too style politicians who sign on to the latest flavor of the month progressive cause to further their political ambitions are prevalent all over the country. But when their legislative priorities seem to always align with their pocketbook there is a better than average chance that this politician resides in Illinois.
A very disturbing trend has emerged with our Illinois State Senator Chris Nybo. It seems like every time I pick up your newspaper Mr. Nybo is proposing a new rule, law or regulation. He seems especially fixated on gender issues in the workplace. Workplace regulation has been snowballing for many years and can be devastating to businesses. The significant litigation risk associated with this type of regulation can be especially damaging to entrepreneurs and smaller firms. In Mr. Nybo’s world, a restaurant owner would be at risk if they were to put an ad in the paper indicating they are looking for a “female” hostess. Or on the flipside a small home healthcare company may want add a male nurse to its staff for completely justifiable reasons. This sort of hiring may be unacceptable according to the gender police. What about a machine shop owner who pays a male employee more than a female Coley O’Brien
the splash and lure of things. Besides, you can never have too many shoes, blankets, swimsuits, sun glasses, phone cases, toasters, pillows, cardigans or (fill in the blank here). You can never have too many things. The prettiness of things combined with their vast quantities put the average shopper like me into overstimulation mode. I’m no longer able to think logically or make smart decisions. Spending lavishly suddenly seems the norm. Every-
one else around me is doing it, so it must be rational. I am tempted. I’ll readily admit that. But I also know the real life truths about impulse purchases. When I return home with things I never knew I needed before I knew they existed when I saw them at the mall, their glitter has mysteriously disappeared. Things that were filled with allure in-store become blatantly less attractive and 82 percent less useful within 10 minutes of arriving at home. They become
ordinary. So, although it is isn’t easy (and I am not always successful) I back away from the jewelry rack and just say no to the cute succulent garden in home décor. As for the lip gloss counter, I don’t even go there. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
In my opinion
Believe in your dreams, love, and the healing power of humor If I say the name Yakov Smirnoff, what do you think of? A Russian standup comic from the 1980s with a distinctive suck-in laugh (like a braying donkey) and catchphrase of “What a country!” The movie with Robin Williams, Moscow on the Hudson? The entertainer who played to over 4 million fans over 20 years in his theater in Branson, MO? Yes to all of the above and then some. But did you know the Soviet-born American-citizen funny man is also an artist? A scholar? And a professor? Yakov got his Master’s degree in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 under the tutelage of Dr. Martin Seligman, who is considered the “father of positive psychology.” Yakov is also an adjunct professor at Missouri State University teaching the neuroscience of happiness and laughter. We recently met Yakov at the AATH humor conference in San Diego. He was hilarious, delightful, and insightful. Besides being warm and witty, Yakov Naumovich Pokhis is also wise. Someone can be intelligent and educated, i.e., “smart,” but not be in touch with their inner wisdom. Yakov is. His waters run deep. He also expresses his creativity and emotions via paint on canvas. Yakov was born in Odessa, Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. He was an art teacher and comedian in Odessa. When he came to the US with his parents in 1977, never could he imagine that one day he would be chatting with Johnny Carson on national television or be asked to write jokes for
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Ronald Reagan. Yakov became an American citizen on July 4, 1986. He wore a tux and held a small Statue of Liberty. When the towers crumbled on September 11, 2001, he watched as we all did in horror and shock. He painted his pain into a painting with one brush stroke for each of the victims. This work, called “America’s Heart,” was transformed into a large mural ($100,000 cost paid by Yakov) and hung by sixty volunteers from the Sheet Metal Workers Union on a damaged building next to the ruins of the World Trade Center on the first anniversary of the attacks. Yakov did not put his name to the mural and signed it instead: “The human spirit is not measured by the size of the act, but by the size of the heart.” You can order a print at www.yakov.com. Paul Harvey also featured the tale of this anonymous piece of art on an edition of “The Rest of the Story” thus revealing the artist to be Yakov. After Yakov’s divorce in 1999, he started to dive in to the psychology of love, and hence his foray into academia. His current comedy tour is called “Happily Ever Laughter: The Neuroscience of Romantic Relationships.” Yakov is real and accessible.
The experience he provides is uplifting on so many levels. Currently earning his Ph.D. in Psychology and Global Leadership at Pepperdine University, Yakov is a man on a mission. His career is no longer about the foreigner being a newbie in the US. In the words on his website, and what we experienced in the flesh, Yakov Smirnoff is “passionate about helping people extend the honeymoon stage of their relationships and “fall in love and laughter all over again.’” He knew no English when he came to this country and he has since inspired millions with his heart and his humor. In addition to writing his thesis for his doctorate, Yakov Smirnoff is touring and will be back at his own theater in Branson, MO for a limited time in the fall of 2018. Get on a plane or make a road trip. Go. Meet him. Hear his story and his stories. You will bust a gut laughing and you’ll feel the shared sentiment to believe in your dreams, love, and the healing power of humor. And we can say it in unison, “What a country!” Kelly Epperson has written 30+ books, some for New York Times bestselling authors, one that sold 3 million copies. As Book Coach, she has helped countless clients fulfill their dream of becoming an author. Kelly is a judge for the international Erma Bombeck Essay Competition, and she offers retreats, workshops, and one-toone coaching/consulting on all things writing and on all things joy/personal development/spiritual growth. Visit www.kellyepperson.com and sign up for her weekly joy letter.
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City Clerk Patti Spencer, Mayor Steve Morley and City Manager Jim Grabowski had an enjoyable afternoon at the Elmhurst College Governmental Forum on Wednesday, April 18. About 700 people registered for the luncheon which featured former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as the keynote speaker.
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Pictured is former Senator Kirk Dillard who was interviewed by Channel 5 News at the Elmhurst College Governmental Forum, which featured former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as the keynote speaker. Dillard is currently Chairman of the RTA. Board.
Pictured is George Hammersmith (left) and Bill Gooch, both of Community Bank of Elmhurst, who came to Elmhurst College’s annual Governmental Forum held on Wednesday, April 18. With Jeb Bush DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin shares a conversation as the keynote speaker, the event drew 700 people, who were conwith Blanche Hill of Superior Ambulance, a Silver sponsor of the cerned Bush may not show up after his mother passed away on Elmhurst College Governmental Forum featuring Jeb Bush as the Tuesday. He assured the crowd she would have never forgiven him if he hadn’t kept his obligation. keynote speaker.
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of those only 37 percent are truly prepared for college. One out of every five students who attend a public university will have to retake math. At a community college, it can be as much as 50%. “We do have more and more kids taking AP (advanced placement) classes in our high schools, so we’re moving the needle, but we’ve still got a long way to go.”
selves in a “radically different” way. He said we haven’t modernized our message so we can be relative to 2080, not the 1980s. “As conservatives, we’ve lost our ability to communicate about conservatism. We’re still holding on to what we’ve had and we’re not pushing forward. We have to think differently, we’re fooling ourselves if we think we can sustain things as they are. This country has done it before during tough times and we can do it again.” Think differently, He referred to the “poisonous politmodernize the message ical climate” today and how we have Bush said that while we have this become “hyper-partisan.” skills gap, we have to organize ourBush urged the audience to “resist
fake news.” “To do that, we have to force ourselves to acquire news from various sources. It’s easy to listen to those who validate our own values, but we need to get the other side of the story.” He recalled how Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill had once set aside their differences in order to save social security. “Good people can have differences of opinion. We need to find enough consensus to move forward.”
gracious, even with the occasional mention of President Trump who did his best to humiliate Bush (as well as most of the other candidates) in the 2016 presidential primary. While he didn’t directly put down the president, Bush hinted that he recognized the flaws of Trump, calling him the “chaos president,” – he’s getting things done via chaos. “The swamp is still there, and things are not getting any less swampy!” Bush ended on a positive note. Gracious reference “It takes courage to govern. This is to current president still the best country on earth. We’re Overall, Bush was impressive and all good people.”
On Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. RRAF is having another Jewelry Sale. It will be held at 613 So. Main Street in Lombard. The sale includes a large selection of antique, costume and retro jewelry. RRAF (Where Reality is Respect Appreciation & Fulfillment) is a non-profit community day center for people with developmental disabilities located in Lombard. (The organization was formerly located in Elmhurst.) All jewelry is donated and peer family members volunteer to work at the event. All proceeds directly benefit the programing at RRAF, which supports people with autism and developmental disabilities. All are welcome to support the cause and buy some “gems” for gifts, for crafting, or just for you. Visit RRAF’s website at rraf.org.
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Elmhurst Concert Choir Free and Open to the Public!
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McTeacher’s Night for Field School at local McDonald’s
Field School held their annual McTeacher’s Night Fundraiser at the Elmhurst McDonald’s on York Rd., owned and operated by the Nelson family. A McTeacher’s Night is organized to help raise money for local schools by having teachers work at McDonald’s and then giving a percentage of the night’s sales back to the local school. What an amazing night for Field School. On Monday, April 9, the restaurant was taken over by 18 Field teachers
and administrative staff, including Principal Heidi Thomas, who served fresh meals to students and their families. Teachers handed out orders, cleaned tables, served drinks and sold fresh-baked cookies. The funds earned from the evening will go towards a mounted projector in the school’s auditorium. A special thank you goes to Carol Mui, who organized the event as well as everyone who worked and attended.
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Above: Field teachers (from left): Jen Gallagher, Kyra Hollars, Nikki Prafke, Colleen Brogni, Gayle Greenberg-Smith are all smiles as they start their shift at McDonald’s, where the Nelson family recently hosted McTeacher’s Night for Field School. Pictured at left are members of the Treida family including Michael, Lisa, Julia and Eric, along with Amelia Sasanelli who came out for McTeacher’s Night for Field School held at the York McDonald’s.
Free wood chips available at Blackwell Nursery on May 19 The public is invited to pick up free wood chips while supplies last on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s native plant nursery at Blackwell Forest Preserve, 29W218 Mack Road in West Chicago. Homeowners may bring vehicles no larger than a pickup truck to take mulch; contractors are not allowed. A District employee will be on hand with a tractor to help fill trailers or truck beds. People who want smaller amounts should bring their own containers. Allow enough time to load your vehicle and exit nursery by 1 p.m. The nursery entrance is on the south side of Mack Road about 0.5 mile east of Route 59. For more information on the free wood chip pickup, call 630-876-5920 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Wood chips are a great natural way to add nutrients to your soil, keep soil moist and inhibit weeds,” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore. “Reap the benefits of healthier soils and plants by using organic mulch in your landscaping.” The District makes its own mulch from dead trees and tree and brush trimmings and uses it for trails and landscaping throughout the forest preserves. When it has more than it needs for a season, it makes the mulch available to the public.
ICGS 6th graders hold History Fair On the morning of Thursday, April 12, sixth grade students at Immaculate Conception Grade School participated in a History Fair in the parish’s Monsignor Plunkett Hall. In the weeks leading up to the fair, students chose the topics they would Field teachers Lois Prokosch (left) and Lindsay Taylor had fun selling cookies and seeing Field students research and present at the fair. Each like Paige Blythe (seated by “Ronald”) on McTeacher’s Night which took place recently at the York Mc- topic had to involve a person or event that impacted civilization. The HisDonald’s.
tory Fair projects ranged from the lives of emperors, saints, American heroes, and queens, to famous war battles, sporting events, and even the history of the Salem Witch Trials. Younger ICGS students attended the fair and were able to hear about the projects from the sixth graders and ask questions. See photos on page 12.
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Recalling brave, courageous great-grandfather
This ICGS 6th grader shows a photo of her great-grandfather, who fought in the battle of Monte Cassino, a series of four assaults by the Allies against the Winter Line in Italy held by Axis forces during the Italian Campaign of World War II. She chose to research this battle and is wearing her grandfather’s military uniform jacket.
Albert Einstein honored at History Fair
ICGS 5th grade teacher Jane Medow asks questions about this 6th grader’s History Fair project on Albert Einstein.
Churchville students chosen to demonstrate at TECH 2018
It’s all about fashion
This ICGS 6th grade student dressed very fashionably to present her project on famous French fashion designer and businesswoman, Gabrielle Bonheur, otherwise known as, “Coco” Chanel.
College news
Resident named to Dean’s list John Wheeler of Elmhurst was named to the fall 2017 Dean’s List at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business, reflecting that he ranked in the top 20% of students in the institution. John is a freshman double majoring in Accounting and Marketing. Wheeler inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Kathryn Wheeler of Elmhurst was named to the fall 2017 Dean’s List at Elmhurst College. She was also recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. Only the top 7.5% of juniors at Elmhurst College are invited to be a member of that national honor society. Kathryn is currently a junior majoring in Elementary Education with a math concentration. More residents enter Phi Kappa Phi The following Elmhurst residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. They were Gregory Biesboer and Justin Chandy who were initiated at Northern Illinois University; and, Andrew Miranti, who was inducted at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.
The annual “Students for the Information Age” TECH 2018 event will be held on Thursday, May 10, at the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield, where hundreds of students and teachers will represent schools from throughout the state. At the event, students will show the public and members of the Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives how technology is being used in the classroom to increase student engagement and improve achievement. From elementary to the high school classrooms, TECH 2018 highlights the crucial role that technology plays in education – ranging from increases in collaboration and critical thinking, to promoting learning beyond the limits of the school day – by creating a space for students to share their learning and innovative uses of devices, the internet, and digital SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent curriculum. Ariela Asllani (left) and Isabel Kachappilly, 8th graders at Churchville Taking part in the Middle School, are pictured here, taking a pause from the preparademonstrations locally from 1-3 tions to bring a demonstration called ‘Creative Coding’ to the annual p.m. are Churchville Middle “Students for the Information Age” TECH 2018 event at the State School 8th graders Ariela Asllani Capitol in Springfield next month. The purpose of the program is to and Isabel Kachappilly. They draw awareness of technology in schools to legislators to encourwill be presenting Creative age the passage of funding for it. Coding. The students created their own programs in two different coding platforms, which they will control using inventions they created with littleBits and a ‘Makey-Makey.’ The purpose of TECH 2018 is to raise awareness of the critical role technology plays in preparing students to succeed in today’s world, and to show the need for increased funding for classroom technology. Students will demonstrate for lawmakers and the public the creative ways technology is being used to enhance and accelerate student achievement in Illinois schools today.
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Nine York seniors named National Merit Finalists The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) program has recently determined which of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September of 2017 have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition. Nine York Community High School seniors named as National Merit Semifinalists this fall were recently confirmed as NMSC Finalists. They are: Hannah Cronin, Matthew Dardick, Linnea Dierksheide, Courtney Jope, Carina Kanzler, Luke Rozmus, Anshul Shah, Katherine Tomaska and Christopher Ziebert. “We are so incredibly proud of these students for their tenacious dedication to academia,” said York High School Principal Erin DeLuga. “They are being recognized for going above and beyond in an extraordinarily challenging selection process.” Finalists received Certificates of Merit from the NMSC and were honored by proclamation of the April 10th meeting of the District 205 Board of Education. All NMSC Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2018. Scholarship winners will be announced by NMSC in four groups from April through July. Thus far, three of the above named York Finalists (Linnea, Carina and Katherine) were named recipients of $2,500 National Merit Scholarships. Two others were corporate-sponsored scholarship winners: Anshul by Alliance Data Systems and Ashley by CDK Global, LLC. Pictured at right are the nine York High School seniors named as National Merit Semifinalists this fall, who were recently confirmed as NMSC Finalists. Pictured are (top row, from left): Hannah Cronin, Matthew Dardick, Linnea Dierksheide; (middle row, from left): Courtney Jopes, Carina Kanzler, Luke Rozmus; (bottom row, from left): Anshul Shah, Katherine Tomaska and Christopher Ziebert.
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Elmhurst History Museum Explore the Snoopy and the Red Baron exhibit, take a photo with Snoopy, and launch a paper airplane. Kids can get their faces painted with Peanuts themes and learn to draw a Peanuts character. The Checkerboard Radio Control Club will be on hand with model airplanes and a flight simulator to test flying skills. Enjoy complimentary lemonade and cookies. Location: 120 E. Park Ave. Info: elmhursthistory. org or (630) 833-1457.
Elmhurst Art Museum Take part in a hands-on art project and check out the galleries at one of the western suburb’s premiere destinations for modern art, architecture and design. Location: 150 Cottage Hill Ave. Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org or (630)
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Experience the museum’s fascinating collections of rare stones and precious gems, and make a rock critter to take home. Location: 220 Cottage Hill Ave. Info: www.lizzadromuseum.org or (630) 833-1616.
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Friday, April 27 from 2-4 p.m. and tablets, social media, 3D printing, MicroFriday Features: Brad’s Status. No registra- soft Office, and more. tion required. Extra staff is available for more hands on help in a one-on-one setting (typically around Friday, April 27 from 4-6 p.m. 20-30 min). CAN: Chicago Aphasia Network. This coffee chat group for adults living with aphasia Friday, May 4 from 9:30-11 a.m. meets monthly at the Library. No registration Literacy DuPage Orientation required. Shatter the language barrier for immigrants, refugees, and other DuPage County residents. Saturday, April 28 from 9:30-9:50 a.m. No teaching of foreign language experience Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in needed. Join us Kids’ Library Learning Garden for You’ll be trained to tailor lessons, focustwenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for ing on everyday life skills needed in an Eninfants. Make visiting the library a regular part glish-speaking world. Visit www.literacydupage.org or call (630) of your baby’s week. No registration required. 416-6699 to attend the upcoming orientation Saturday, April 28 from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library on Friday, May Drop-In Tech Help 4 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. and find out about this Drop-in to the second floor information desk life-changing opportunity. with your best tech questions on smartphones and tablets, social media, 3D printing, Micro- Friday, May 4 from 2-4 p.m. Friday Features: The Darkest Hour. No soft Office, and more. Extra staff is available for more hands on help in a one-on-one setting registration required. (typically around 20-30 min). Monday, April 30 from 9:30-9:50 a.m. Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Join us Kids’ Library Learning Garden for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. No registration required. Tuesday, May 1 from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Present: Dementia Activity Club – Kindness Baskets Those with dementia or Alzheimer’s are welcome to join for activities. This program is for those with mid-to-late stage dementia. Caregivers are required to attend. Register in person, online, or call (630) 279-8696.
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On Sunday, May 20 from 1 - 5 p.m., all are invited to Elmhurst Museum Day, offered FREE at all three local museums. Join in the fun for the 22nd Annual Museum Day in Elmhurst, a special event commemorating the important cultural value of museums to communities. Jump on board the Explore Elmhurst trolley to visit all three Elmhurst museums for free admission, family-friendly activities, exhibit tours, refreshments, and more. Limited complimentary parking available at each location and at City of Elmhurst parking decks.
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Tuesday, May 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. In Stitches Needleworkers Knitters, crocheters, and needle work craft enthusiasts of all levels: bring a project to work on, share your knowledge and show off your projects while socializing and having fun at this Library Club. Simple project ideas are available for beginners. No registration required. Thursday, May 3 from 5-8:30 p.m. Drop-in Tech Help Drop-in to the second floor information desk with your best tech questions on smartphones
History Museum plans tour to Cantigny On Wednesday, May 16, the Elmhurst History Museum is offering a bus tour to the First Division Museum at Cantigny. From 12:45 to 4 p.m., Explore World War I history on an adult field trip to the newly redesigned First Division Museum at Cantigny. After the guided tour, participants will have the opportunity to explore the picturesque grounds on their own before departing. Fee includes round-trip bus transportation and guided tour. Fees are $15 for Heritage Foundation members, $20 for non-members. Guests are invited to meet at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., to board the bus, which will depart at 12:45 p.m. and return to the museum at approximately 4 p.m. To register, visit elmhursthistory.org or call 630-530-6879.
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Elmhurst College creates 2+2 transfer agreement with Triton A newly-signed agreement between Elmhurst College and Triton College will enable business and accounting students from Triton to seamlessly transfer credits to Elmhurst, where they can complete their bachelor’s degree. Leaders from Elmhurst and Triton met at Triton’s River Grove campus on April 11 to sign the agreement, also known as a 2+2 articulation agreement because it
enables students to earn both an associate and bachelor’s degree in four years. The first two years of a student’s education are spent at Triton, the final two at Elmhurst. Students must meet the admission requirements of both institutions, and both will provide advisers to assist each student in planning their program of study. “It’s really about reaching out to
students and finding out their needs, and how we as administrators and faculty members can provide opportunities for them to reach their full potential through the academic excellence that is offered at both Elmhurst College and Triton College,” said Elmhurst College President Troy D. VanAken. Under the agreement, Elmhurst College will accept Triton College students with an associate of
arts degree, as long as those students meet Elmhurst’s admission requirements. Those students then may transfer up to 70 credits hours to Elmhurst beginning in the 2018 Fall Term. This includes a required 25 semester hours of accounting or business administration course credits, which can be applied toward the bachelor’s degree requirements in those programs.
To learn more about the 2+2 articulation agreement, contact Brian Pollastrini at Elmhurst College, at brian.pollastrini@elmhurst.edu or (630) 617-3097. For more information on academic programs available through the Triton College School of Business, visit triton.edu/business-management/ or contact William Griffin at (708) 456-0300, ext. 3579, or williamgriffin@triton.edu.
County, SCARCE hold 12th Annual Sustainable Design Challenge Students from several DuPage County high schools displayed their green building projects to the public at the 12th annual Sustainable Design Challenge on Tuesday, April 17, held at DuPage County’s Administration Building in Wheaton. Sponsored by DuPage County Stormwater Management, SCARCE coordinates the annual event, which encourages students to construct building and landscape models using environmental and water-friend-
ly design practices. Participating high schools included Wheaton Warrenville South, York Community (Elmhurst), Glenbard East (Lombard) and Hinsdale Central. “The Sustainable Design Challenge is a great tradition here at the County,” said County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. “Each year, more than a hundred students showcase the impressive and innovative building designs they created. I have no doubt in my mind that one
day some of these designs will be fully developed and built.” Nearly 30 student groups presented models of their designs to a panel of judges, as well as the public, County Board members, local professionals and County and municipal staff. Students explained the design elements that made their building sustainable, including renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines and water conservation elements such as
native plant landscaping, rain barrels and other green infrastructure for stormwater management. The DuPage County Board will recognize the top designs at their May 8 meeting. “Nearly every design feature in these projects serves a dual purpose. For example, a rain garden that attracts butterflies and improves a property’s aesthetics also detains stormwater during rain events, cutting down on polluted runoff,” said
DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chairman Jim Zay. “The students don’t overlook any aspect that could advance the sustainability of their designs. Even in the 12th year, it never ceases to amaze me.” Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE, credits much of the popularity of this event to schools advancing science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) education.
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Heart of Elmhurst
Heart of Elmhurst
Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor
Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/in-law arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliance package. 2 car attached garage. 100x150 Lot! $639,900
$639,900 NEW PRICE!
Danby Woods Colonial
Danby Woods Colonial
You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custombuilt fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, $659,900 NEW PRICE!
452 Arlington, Elmhurst
452 Arlington, Elmhurst
This Adams built 2-story is as clean as a whistle with the pride of ownership throughout. A walk to town location in Elmhurst’s sought-after Cherry Farm subdivision with a 1 block walk to the IL Prairie Path. This home boasts over 5,000 SF of $849,900 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3PM
This Adams built 2-story is as clean as a whistle with the pride of ownership throughout. A walk to town location in Elmhurst’s sought-after Cherry Farm subdivision with a 1 block walk to the IL Prairie Path. This home boasts over 5,000 SF of finished living space with a huge eatin kitchen with island overlooking yard and sunken family room with fireplace, 6 bedroom potential, 3.5 baths, home office up or down, a fully finished basement, a 2car attached garage, & a professionally landscaped yard with rear elevated deck with gazebo & paver brick patio. $849,900
Ready for Occupancy!
Ready for Occupancy!
In the home stretch! A month out from completion for this rare, new construction home in Crescent Park. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to Washington Park and Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary and Sandburg JRHS. This
This one of a kind Jul Rich newer construction will satisfy the most scrutinizing buyer. This is the perfect combo of well built & improved/upgraded since being built in 2008. The 1st floor flow is fantastic w/ pristine hardwood flrs, intricate millwork, & $789,900 FIRST OFFERING!
Gorgeous 3-Story Home!
Exceptional Home situated on a beautiful block in walking distance to downtown Elmhurst! This elegant home offers 4 levels of luxurious living with a floor plan designed for family and entertaining. Walnut hardwood flooring throughout,
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This one of a kind Jul Rich newer construction will satisfy the most scrutinizing buyer. This is the perfect combo of well built & improved/upgraded since being built in 2008. The 1st floor flow is fantastic w/ pristine hardwood flrs, intricate millwork, & on trend design, colors throughout. Custom White Kitchen is INCREDIBLE, features include GE Monogram Stainless Steel Appliances, 2 DISHWASHERS, versatile center island & space for informal, everyday dining. Family Room is so cozy & sunny w/ floor to ceiling brick fireplace & hearth & white custom built-ins that anchor the room perfectly $789,900
In the home stretch! A month out from completion for this rare, new construction home in Crescent Park. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to Washington Park and Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary and Sandburg JRHS. This Craftsman style home features an inviting front porch, hardwood floors throughout, 1st floor office, 3 car attached garage, a huge master suite with his/hers walk-in closets and spa bath, and unique smart home features you won’t find in other new builds in town. Delivery March 2018. $1,199,900
$1,199,900 Crescent Park
Needle in a Haystack!
Needle in a Haystack!
You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custom-built fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, 3 fireplaces, one w/ dual exposure to the master BR & master bath. 2 magnificent libraries, a lower level in-law arrangement w/ private bath & wet bar w/ sink, fridge & dishwasher. Covered porch & 2nd floor veranda overlooking a expansive paver brick patio & large yard w/ irrigation & impressive landscaping, a heated 2 car attached garage w/ epoxy floors, & charming Coach House! $659,900
Sprawling Ranch
Sprawling Ranch
Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-desac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard $699,900
Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-de-sac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard oasis are captured in every room. Huge master suite & family room additions on back with vaulted ceilings, skylights, & direct access to wrap-around deck. Professionally manicured grounds w/ lush, mature landscaping/irrigation system. As spacious as they come, this ranch offers 4 BR’s, 4 full baths, a formal dining room w/ wet bar, 1st floor laundry, tons of storage, & can entertain the largest gatherings all year round. $699,900
Gorgeous 3-Story Home! Exceptional Home situated on a beautiful block in walking distance to downtown Elmhurst! This elegant home offers 4 levels of luxurious living with a floor plan designed for family and entertaining. Walnut hardwood flooring throughout, beautiful millwork and a grand limestone fireplace. The master bedroom suite features a sitting room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and coffee/ beverage bar. The master bathroom features a steam room and radiant heated flooring. The spacious and bright third floor can be used as an au-pair suite, guest room, playroom, exercise room or second office. The lower level features a custom wine cellar, 120” retractable projection screen, elegant bar and gorgeous details throughout. Field/Sandburg/York. This stunning home will check off everything on your wish list! $1,285,000
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Prairie Path Apartment
Prairie Path Apartment
Squeaky clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for rent. Heat and Water Included. Newly refinished hardwood floors, outdoor deck overlooks Prairie Path. Located above Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Available ASAP.
Squeaky clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for rent. Heat and Water Included. Newly refinished hardwood floors, outdoor deck overlooks Prairie Path. Located above Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Available ASAP. Call Mickey Muisenga (630) 494-0178 $1,395
New Jefferson Build
Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools -Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & $1,039,000 WISE INVESTMENT BUILDERS
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New Build on Sunnyside
New Build on Sunnyside
Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with
Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with island, butler pantry, formal dining, huge family room with fireplace, 3 car garage, 4 large beds up, master suite with his & hers walk-ins, master spa bath with over-sized shower and soaking tub. Ability to finish attic with additional 300 SF of 8 ft height ceiling as well as basement. In for permits. Perfect timing to fully customize everything! Summer 2018 delivery. $1,099,000
Newer Construction < $620k!
Newer Construction < $620k!
Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent
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Rare Development Opportunity
1.5+ acres of vacant land in Elmhurst. One of the last and largest undeveloped opportunities in town. 444 feet of frontage on Lake St Frontage road. Site can hold as many as 22 townhomes per current zoning. A great opportunity with a $1,250,000 VACANT LAND
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Rare Development Opportunity 1.5+ acres of vacant land in Elmhurst. One of the last and largest undeveloped opportunities in town. 444 feet of frontage on Lake St Frontage road. Site can hold as many as 22 townhomes per current zoning. A great opportunity with a variety of uses residential SFR or MF, commercial, or industrial. Just around the corner from new Mariano’s grocers site and close to Berens Park/The Hub Splash Park. TIF incentives coming to this location! $1,250,000
Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & craftsmanship throughout. Main level offers hardwood floors, butler & walk-in pantry, office, separate dining room & eat-in kitchen with island overlooking family room with fireplace. 4 generous bedrooms up - all with attached bathrooms & 2nd floor laundry. Luxurious master suite with his/hers walk-on closets & spa bath with soaking tub & separate shower. Oversized attached 2.5 car garage. $1,039,000
Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent fireplace, laundry/mudroom & powder room. Beautiful maple cabinets w/ walnut stain & dark glaze in kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite countertops. 4 beds on 2nd level w/ shared hall bath. Private master suite w/ whirlpool tub & large walk in shower. Dual zone HVAC & roughed in central vac. Partial finished basement w/ r/o plumbing for future bath. Fenced in yard with gas line for grill and much much more! $619,000
8 Car Garage
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ATTENTION CAR COLLECTORS/MECHANICS, CONTRACTORS, BOAT/RV OWNERS - One of a kind opportunity awaits you on this nearly 1-acre property in unincorporated Villa Park. This property offers a 2014 built,
175 Kenilworth, Elmhurst
On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4-Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins, $875,000
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ATTENTION CAR COLLECTORS/MECHANICS, CONTRACTORS, BOAT/RV OWNERS - One of a kind opportunity awaits you on this nearly 1-acre property in unincorporated Villa Park. This property offers a 2014 built, 3800 SF 2-story home with walkout basement + an attached (8) EIGHT CAR garage with the 13 ft high ceilings for potential storage of 16 autos w/ lifts. The home offers 4 beds up, HWF’s, family room w/ fireplace, 1st floor full bath & laundry, master suite w/ spa bath & access to 42x32 attic over the garage for home office, workout room, or other ideas + a walkout basement. $699,900
$699,900
175 Kenilworth, Elmhurst On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins, entertainer’s kitchen w/ island, butler’s pantry, full bath, separate formals & 2 fireplaces. 4 beds up w/ master suite, spa bath & laundry. Finished basement - office, 5th bed, & rec room. Outdoors- new Trex deck, 190’ deep lot, playset & 2.5 car garage. Improvements include hardie siding, Pella windows, electrical/plumbing, & 3-zone HVAC. Walk to everything! $875,000
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EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS! MAKE YOUR MOVE! 194 S. ARLINGTON AVENUE, ELMHURST One-of-a-kind, move-in ready home on 100 x 188 lot in the heart of Elmhurst features 6 bedrooms and 4 baths and over 5,200 sq ft. Vintage details combine with modern amenities make for an incredible home. Living room/dining rooms feature custom wood built-in cabinets and stained glass windows. Huge wood-burning fireplace! Bright and airy gourmet kitchen features large breakfast area, stone fireplace, breakfast bar and modern appliances. First floor family room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, skylights and tons of windows. Two bedrooms and full bath on first floor for in-laws or guests. Second floor features master suite, 3 additional bedrooms and spacious loft/sitting area. Finished lower level with large rec room, laundry, bath and storage. Large professionally landscaped yard with deck and stone patio.
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Timothy Christian baseball team wins three games Trojans turn in strong defensive efforts; Gwaltney hits home run By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
Leading the way
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IC Catholic Prep sophomore Brooklyn Campos takes a lead off of third base during the Knights 9-4 home victory over the Ridgewood Rebels on April 21. The win pushed IC’s record to 15-0 on the season.
The Timothy Christian baseball team had a productive recent stretch with wins against Chicago Christian, Fenton and Aurora Central Catholic. In a 3-2 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division win against Chicago Christian, Timothy scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning and senior pitcher Connor Gwaltney made those runs hold up. Trent Marrera walked to lead off the first. After Harrison Stanton reached by hitting into a fielder’s choice, Jimmy Allen singled. Gwaltney grounded out but courtesy runner Brady Klooster and Allen advanced. Nick Huisman lined a single down the left-field line scoring Looster and Allen. Jakob Loerop reached on an error with Husiman advancing. Thomas Becvar then drove in Huisman with a single. Chicago Christian scored on a walk and two singles in the fourth inning. The Knights added one more run in the top of the seventh on a walk, error, single and sacrifice fly. Gwaltney had reached his pitch limit and Klooster, making his first appearance of the year, took the mound with runners on first and second and two out. He earned the save when catcher Stanton picked a runner off second base. Timothy’s defense completed two double plays and Stanton caught three runners stealing. The Trojans improved to 9-7 overall and 6-3 in conference play. In a 6-4 MSC crossover win against Fenton, Timothy put six runs on the board in the bottom of the first. Marrera singled, Stanton walked and Gwaltney walked to load the bases. Huisman walked to force in a run. Loerop was hit by a pitch to drive in another run. Becvar doubled, scoring Garrett Pullen (courtesy runner) and Huisman. Sebastian Bravo reached on a field-
er’s choice and after John Tazelaar walked to reload the bases, Marrera singled for the second time in the inning to drive in Becvar and Bravo. Becvar earned his first varsity pitching victory. Pullen picked up the save. Stanton had a bunt single in the game. Timothy made no errors and turned three double plays. In earlier action, the Trojans were 6-5 MSC crossover winners against Aurora Central Catholic in a home game played at ACC due to Timothy’s field being unplayable. ACC scored a run in the top of the first on two walks and a pop fly to center. The Trojans answered with four in the bottom half of the inning. Marrera was hit by a pitch. Stanton reached on an error and Allen singled sharply to left to load the bases. Gwaltney then reached on an error that scored Marrera. Huisman singled to right scoring Stanton and Allen with Klooster (courtesy runner) moving to third. He scored on a fielder’s choice ground ball by Loerop. ACC responded with two in the second via two singles and a double. In the fourth, Gwaltney lined a home run over the right-field fence to increase the lead to 5-3. That score held until the top of the seventh when ACC knotted the score at 5-5. With one out, a Charger batter lofted a fly ball to left that was dropped. Allen came in to pitch because Loerop had reached his pitch limit. After a strikeout, Allen walked a batter and then an ACC batter tripled to right, scoring two runs. In the bottom of the seventh, Stanton walked, Allen singled to right and Gwaltney was intentionally walked. After Huisman flied out to short right, Loerop hit a slow roller just out of the reach of the pitcher. Both the second baseman and the first baseman went for the
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IC Catholic Prep softball rolls at home vs. Ridgewood
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IC junior Kayla Faber-Cournane delivers against the Rebels on Saturday, April 21.
Natalie Murillo, a junior, bats for the Knights at the Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst.
Senior catcher Josie Lytton (and the umpire) watch a Ridgewood fly ball.
Alessandra Eccardt, another IC sophomore, plays first while a Ridgewood runner takes a lead.
Sophomore shortstop Daniela Murillo: Defense has helped IC Catholic Prep go 15-0 to start the season.
Soph Emma Lytton at the plate. IC beat the Rebels 9-4.
Freshman Rebecca Cash guards the third-base line for the Knights.
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York softball team records pair of conference wins Collins homers against LincolnWay West By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The York softball team opened West Suburban Conference Silver Division play with recent wins against Hinsdale Central and Downers Grove North. In a 9-7 win against Hinsdale Central, York led 5-0 and 7-1 at various junctures of the game and then held off a late Red Devils rally. The Dukes had 11 hits. Katherine Karnatz, the team’s leadoff hitter, went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Jane Moran was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and three RBI. Madison Collins had a hit and two RBI. Lauren Wojcik had two hits, while Andrea Meagher went 2-for2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Karnatz and Meagher doubled in the
game. Moran stole three bases, while Lauren Derkowski had two steals. Derkowski was the winning pitcher. She went 5 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, no earned runs, while striking out eight. Wojcik pitched the last 1 1/3 innings. In an 8-2 WSC Silver win against Downers North, the Dukes had 13 hits and led 6-0 after three innings. Karnatz was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Collins was 2-for4 with an RBI. Kyra Kroll went 3-for4 with a run scored and an RBI. Izzy Smith went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Lauren Derkowski and Julia Derkowski each had one RBI. Kroll, Smith and Karnatz had doubles. Lauren Derkowski was the winning pitcher. She went the distance, allowing four hits and no earned runs while striking out six. York also recorded an 8-2 non-conference win against Wheaton-Warrenville South. York trailed 2-0 at one point, but put up three runs in the fifth and five more in the seventh. The Dukes had 13 hits.
Karnatz had two runs scored, a hit and an RBI. Moran went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Collins had a hit and an RBI. Kroll had a hit and three RBI. Smith had two hits. Mia Tran had a hit and an RBI. Meagher had two hits and two RBI. Kroll, Moran and Meagher each hit a double. Julia Derkowski pitched the first five innings and allowed five hits and one earned run, while striking out four. Lauren Derkowski pitched the final two innings and struck out five while allowing one hit. In York’s 7-2 non-conference loss against Lincoln-Way West, Karnatz had three of the team’s five hits. Smith had a hit and an RBI, while Collins had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Collins’ hit was a home run, while Smith’s was a double. Karnatz stole four bases. Julia Derkowski pitched for the Dukes. Through late last week, the Dukes were 8-9 overall and 2-0 in conference play. York coach Elizabeth Munn said
her team is fortunate to have 17 games played at this juncture of a frustrating weather-related spring. “It’s the worst spring I’ve ever encountered,” she said. “We played a lot of games in Florida at the start of the season, otherwise we would have had seven games played right now. With weather like this, mentally it plays trick on the kids. It’s different being on a field outside vs. being inside and taking groundballs that way.” Regardless of the weather, Munn has plenty to be pleased about thus far. “Madison Collins has really impressed me. She’s stepped it up at the plate and has had some clutch hits for us,” she said. Collins was hitting .326 through late last week, while Karnatz was at .375. “Those are our two top hitters,” Munn noted. “We have some power hitters in our lineup but I keep telling them the importance of base hits and getting the bat on the ball will make good things happen.” Lauren Derkowski, a freshman, has been key for York in the pitching cir-
cle this spring. “Lauren has been a huge asset for us,” said Munn. “She deserves a shoutout. Her speed is considerably different than what we’ve had in the past. She’s done a great job shutting down the other teams’ lineups. She has a lot of strikeouts (78 through her first 55 innings to go with a 1.65 ERA).” York also is making progress on the defensive end. “Defensively we’ve been doing pretty well,” said Munn. “We need to clean a few things up. We have a .906 fielding percentage so we’ve had our fair share of errors, but right now we’re doing pretty well.” Munn likes where the rest of the season is headed with her group. “We have a lot of experience out there,” she said. “That’s another huge asset for us. We’ve faced some good competition. In Florida we faced some of the best pitching in the country with girls committed to Alabama and Tennessee. That experience helped us prepare for our season here. We have come around considerably since we’ve returned from Florida.”
IC Catholic Prep softball York boys volleyball team defeats Township and Willowbrook team moves to 14-0 Lyons Dukes relishing contributions from many Knights baseball team defeats Walther Christian as Eichhron hits home run
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The IC Catholic Prep softball team recorded a recent 7-5 nonconference win against Chicago Lane Tech. The win moved the Knights to a perfect 14-0. The Knights trailed 3-0 at one point, but scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game and added four more in the bottom of the fifth. IC Catholic Prep had 10 hits. Daniela Murillo hit a home run, while Natalie Murilllo had two doubles. Rebecca Cash had a double as well. Kayla Faber-Cournane was the winning pitcher. She improved to 8-0. In earlier action, IC Catholic Prep earned a 6-5 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division win against Illiana Christian. The win moved the Knights to 2-0 in conference play. The Knights scored a run in the first and two in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead. IC Catholic Prep increased the lead to 4-1, but Illiana tied it with three runs in the sixth. The Knights went up 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth, but again, Illiana scored a run in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 5-5. The Knights won the contest with a run in the bottom of the seventh. IC Catholic Prep had 13 hits in the game. Josie Lytton, Emma Lytton and Natalie Murillo each had a double, while Josie Lytton tripled. Faber-Cournane was the winning pitcher. IC Catholic Prep baseball The IC Catholic Prep baseball team notched a recent 12-2 Metro Suburban Conference crossover win against Walther Christian. Griffen Eichhorn had a hit, a run scored and three RBI. CJ West scored two runs and had a hit. Tommy Ryan scored two runs and had a hit. Andrew Falduto went 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI. CJ Slowinski had a hit and an RBI. Jack Enright had a hit and an RBI. Peter Sykora went 4-for-4 with two RBI. Jake Lytton scored twice and had an RBI. Michael Hoffman doubled, while Slowinski and Falduto tripled. Eichhorn homered. West stole two bases. West was the winning pitcher. He combined with Falduto and Lytton to throw a five-hitter. The three combined for eight strikeouts. In earlier action, the Knights lost 13-1 to Illiana in MSC Blue play. Eichhorn had IC Catholic Prep’s only hit and RBI in the game. West, Eichhorn, Hoffman and Ryan each stole a base. Slowinski took the loss. Thomas Hilgart and Michael Hilgart also pitched in the game. The Knights were 7-8 overall through late last week.
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The York boys volleyball team flipped the script. After a tough previous week, the Dukes recorded wins over Lyons Township in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action and against area neighbor Willowbrook in a WSC crossover. “We had a really great week beating Lyons Township and Willowbrook after struggling the previous week,” said York coach Ken Dowdy. “As a team, we’ve been excelling in serve-receive, defensively and on serve. Unfortunately, the one part of our game I thought would be our strength, our offense, has been struggling. We’ve spent the past week working on reading the block and placing shots instead of hitting into the block and have been a lot better offensively in that regard.” Pin hitters Matt Howlett, Michael Dirmish and John Sopko had strong performances last week. “They were great this week and if we’re going to be successful against the better teams in the state, they will have to continue to grow,” said Dowdy. “I could not be more proud of Matt, Michael and John for their leadership after losing three matches in a row for ‘righting the ship’ this past week. Their energy and execution in both practices and matches certainly played a big role in our success.” Also stepping to the forefront was John Nosek. “I cannot say enough great things about what John has done this week. The kid is a warrior who has fought through illness the past two weeks,” said Dowdy. “He really is the spark to this team. We ebb and flow due to his energy and leadership. He
truly is one of the best players I’ve ever coached in that regard. He has so much fun playing the game and it’s infectious. John truly is one of my favorite student-athletes I have ever coached and it has a lot to do with his enthusiasm and energy on the court.” Ethan Chael is another York player who has brought numerous intangibles to the table. “Ethan Chael also has been outstanding lately in regard to his defense, serving and energy on the court,” said Dowdy. “He’s had some touches on balls that I was sure were going to fall for the other team. He’s only going to get better as the season progresses. His energy and communication make it nearly impossible to take him off the court.” Matt Reishus recently filled in for starting setter Ryan Schaner, who was at the state competition for Skills USA. “I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention what an outstanding job Matt did filling in for Ryan,” said Dowdy. “In his first varsity start, Matt ran a great offense and put our hitters in the best-possible position to get kills. While he struggled a bit in the second set, he came back and was nearly flawless in the third. To have that kind of moxie in his first varsity start against a really good Willowbrook team was very impressive. He’s a great leader of our team whether he’s starting or not. And he is going to be a great setter for us in the future.” Dowdy also took time to laud libero Collin McCarville’s work. “Collin is developing into one of the best liberos in the state, in my mind,” he said. “This kid gets touches on balls that I never would think he could, which gives us the ability to fight through long rallies with his defense. He may end up being the best libero I
have ever coached. More importantly he’s such a great kid and teammate. He’s always positive and bringing energy to the court.” The coach added he’s been hard at work firming up a consistent starting lineup. “We’re getting to a point in the season where we’ve had all our players,” said Dowdy. “I’ve never had a season like this in my eight years with players missing due to illness and other legitimate reasons. Yet it is what it is and we’ve been able to give some of our younger players an opportunity to get some varsity experience. We faced Downers Grove South, a really good team, and ended up starting two freshmen middles in Sam Walsh and Jacob Wiggins. They did great. Although we lost, I saw some really good things that will bode well in the future. We have a really deep program and that’s helped when players are absent.” York also has benefited from a strong schedule. “I often lament about our tough schedule as we’ve played at least six teams in the top 20 to start the season,” said Dowdy. “But ultimately it has made us a better team and we’ve been able to address some of our weaknesses. While we’re not quite where I would like us to be, we’re improving each week and that’s all you can ask for at this point.” Dowdy noted things also have been a success off the floor of late. “We just finished our Relay for Life week and I couldn’t be more proud of all our levels’ programs. We raised almost $1,000 for cancer research, had a lot of fun supporting boys water polo and went undefeated at all levels for matches and tournaments this week. It really doesn’t get any better than that.”
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Dukes recently won five of six contests
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The York girls lacrosse team has turned things around in a hurry. The Dukes strung together five wins in a recent six-match stretch that has coach Ryan Walz excited about the possibilities for the remainder of the season. York was 5-6 overall through late last week with recent big wins against Oak Park-River Forest, Montini and Lake Forest. The Lake Forest win was on the road. The Dukes also recently downed St. Viator thanks to scoring four unanswered goals at the end of the contest for a final 9-7 count. “St. Viator is a much improved team,” said Walz. “It was a real big win for us.” York started the season 0-5. “We have two of our best players back and now we’ve won five of our last six games,” said Walz. The Dukes also defeated Naperville North 10-9 in a “nail biter,” as Walz put it. “The team is playing really well on defense and offense. We’re getting a really balanced attack on offense with scoring from everybody in the offensive zone.”
Leading the way for York on the offensive end is senior Ellie Grubbs, who through late last week was third in the state in points with 47 in 11 games. She has 15 goals to go with 32 assists. “Ellie Grubbs has been excellent,” said Walz. “She’s a senior who has been lights out in assists. She’s averaging five or six assists a game. She’s been a tremendous playmaker for us.” York also has received balanced contributions from the likes of Eileen O’Donnell, Emily Fleckenstein, Emily Siegenthaler and Jenna Hughes. “It’s been balanced scoring,” said Walz. Izzie Torres and Caroline Fritsch have been key cogs in goal for York. “Izzie Torres is a great goalkeeper,” said Walz. “Caroline Fritsch just had a huge win against St. Viator.” York has benefitted from strong midfield play from the trio of freshmen Ellie Bernard and Fleckenstein along with sophomore Cate Duhig. “We are young,” said Walz. “In this sport the midfield controls the game. Cate Duhig has been outstanding. She leads the team in scoring and takes our draws. She finds her way
to the net. She leads us in goals. We have two freshmen and a sophomore playing in the midfield and they are playing all three zones, offense, defense and transitioning to the midfield. They will be great for the team moving forward. They are learning a lot out there. It’s been a great step up for them and a challenge playing varsity lacrosse. It’s been exciting seeing them improve. It’s great for our future having a young core like that.” Walz also was impressed with the win against Lake Forest. “Beating them 11-7 up there was a pretty big win for us,” he said. Walz noted last year York and Loyola Academy had two of the toughest schedules around. This year, he added, has been no different for the Dukes. “We have one of the toughest schedules again,” he said. “We started the year in Kentucky and played the number one, two and three teams in that state and then came back and played Hinsdale Central. Those were our first four games. We got punched in the mouth early and realized what we needed to fix and now we’ve started playing really well.”
York boys water polo team picks up pair of wins
Derwin and Jensen star against St. Charles North By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The York boys water polo team had itself a strong two-game stretch recently. The Dukes were 13-5 winners over Hinsdale Central and then took down St. Charles North 11-6. The two wins pushed York to 14-8 overall and 4-1 in West Suburban Conference play. Gary Derwin made 13 saves in the game against St. Charles North, while sophomore Jay Jensen had a season-high four goals in the contest. Isaac Marlott, a junior, is the team’s leading scorer with 74 goals. Offense is something that continues to get stronger, coach Brian Drumm has observed. “Offensively we have steadily improved as more and more of the boys have figured out how to find the best shots for themselves, “ he said. “Bill
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Dyra has improved drastically at the center position, which provides us with a true post presence and opens up opportunities for everyone on our team.” Derwin continues to excel in goal for the Dukes. “Gary’s play has been the difference in many games this year for us,” said Drumm. “We’ve won a number of one-goal games and he has blocked shots that most goalies in this state are unable to get to. His confidence and body positioning this year have improved greatly from a year ago and it’s apparent every time we play.” Derwin is helped on defense by Simon DeGrace. “Simon is our top defender and he’s found an offensive game recently, which is very beneficial to our team. He has come in as our second-leading scorer pretty consistently over the past three weeks.” Also, Jensen has helped the team on the defensive end of late. “Jay
Jensen has been an offensive presence all year long,” said Drumm. “Recently he has figured out how to defend at a higher level, which gives us more options on the defensive end.” Drumm noted York was down 5-0 in the first quarter against Barrington but launched an impressive comeback. “This team doesn’t stop fighting,” he said. “We went down 5-0 to a very strong Barrington team, but were able to tie it in the fourth quarter before falling 8-7 with under a minute to play. Many teams would have stopped playing after looking at a deficit like that. Not this team. We also are able to compete with top teams in the state on a consistent basis. Almost all our losses have come to top 10 teams and many of those were very competitive contests. We are excited to reach our full potential just before the playoffs begin.”
York athletic director Wagner earns award
Dobric named new Dukes girls soccer coach starting in 2019 By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
York Athletic Director Rob Wagner recently was named the Class 3A and 4A Division 3 Athletic Director of the Year by the Illinois Athletic Directors Association. “This is an outstanding recognition for you and the job you have done for York High School,” Hinsdale Central AD and IADA public relations liaison Dan Jones said in a letter to Wagner. Wagner will be honored as part of the IADA state conference in East Peoria on Saturday, May 5 at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Wagner has been at York for 15 years, including eight as athletic director/assistant principal for athletics. This is his second term in the athletic office. Wagner was a dean at York from 2002-2005 and did his first stint as AD from 2005-2009. He was assistant principal for student services from 2009-2011 and then assistant principal for finance and student activities from 2011-2014. He started his second run as York AD in 2014. Dobric Named York girls soccer coach York named Stevan Dobric the school’s new head girls soccer coach starting with the 2019 season. He replaces Don Vana who is retiring. Dobric has been an assistant coach in the girls program the last seven years. Dobric is York’s coordinator of the Study Seminar Program. Dobric played at Maine South and went on to play at Elmhurst College where he studied history and secondary education. During his time at Elmhurst College he was president and founder of the Elmhurst College Soccer Club, which evolved to be the current men’s varsity team. Dobric has 13 years of high-school soccer coaching experience, coaching at Maine East before coming to York. He was York’s interim head coach for a time where he went 10-8. He currently holds a United States Soccer Federation coaching license. “The athletic department is pleased and confident to have a coach with Stevan’s extensive experience step in to lead the York soccer program,” Wagner said.
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ball and before they could recover and cover first, Loerop had beaten out the slow roller to drive in Stanton with the game-winner. Loerop threw 5 2/3 innings. Allen was the winner in relief. The week started with an 11-1
MSC Red loss to Chicago Christian in Palos Heights. Timothy grabbed the lead in the top of the first. Marrera singled and scored on a long double to right center by Allen. Huisman singled sharply to right but Allen was cut down at the plate on
a good throw from the right fielder. Chicago Christian scored seven in the bottom of the first via four hits, three walks and a hit batter. Timothy was limited to three hits in the contest, all coming in the first inning.
Ellie Grubbs York Girls Lacrosse Through late last week, Grubbs, a senior, ranked third in the state of Illinois in points scored. She had 47 points in 11 games via 15 goals and an impressive 32 assists.
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Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DUPAGE WHEATON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs. JESSE ALCOZER; Defendants, 17 CH 1139 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause the Sheriff of DuPage County will on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, Main Lobby, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60189, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF DUPAGE, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTH 165 FEET OF LOT 8 IN MOREAU`S ADDITION TO ELMHURST, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 5, 1921 AS DOCUMENT 147488, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 06-01-104-012. Commonly known as 246 East North Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. File Number 17-09720 I3084480 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 26, May 3 & 10, 2018) 313495 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE ADELAIDE PARKING DECK PAINTING PROJECT 120 ADELAIDE STREET, ELMHURST, ILLINOIS, 60126 RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids for the Adelaide Parking Deck Painting Project located at 120 Adelaide Street, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126 will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, until 10:00 a.m., Local Time, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Thereafter or soon thereafter as is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes
or packages containing two (2) hard copies of bids shall be addressed to: Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL, 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid: Adelaide Parking Deck Painting Project# 18 - 13.” CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Bidding documents, consisting of bid proposals and project specifications are on file at the City Clerk’s Office, Elmhurst, Illinois, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of Five Dollars ($5.00) (plus $5.00 mailing charge if required) per set of bidding documents. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal. PRE-BID CONFERENCE All contractors intending to submit a bid are required to attend the Pre-Bid Conference. The mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Adelaide Parking Deck, 120 Adelaide Street, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst. AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract. PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in
NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076062 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 16, 2018, wherein the business firm of CUSTOM WOOD INVENTIONS LOCATED AT 314 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1606 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) ERIK RONGE, HOME ADDRESS 314 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1606. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 16TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2018. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 26, May 3 & 10, 2018) 313489
NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076061 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 16, 2018, wherein the business firm of AXEL AND MONROE LOCATED AT 314 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1606 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) MICHELLE RONGE, HOME ADDRESS 314 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1606 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 16TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2017. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 26, May 3 & 10, 2018) 313490
DuPage County for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work. Dated: This 26th day of April, 2018. City of Elmhurst Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 26, 2018) 313636 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR 2018 WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT 18-01 AT THE ELMHURST CITY HALL 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed proposals for the construction of the 2018 Watermain Replacement Program Project 18-01 will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Daylight Savings Time) on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Proposal for 2018 Watermain Replacement Program, Project No. 18-01.” CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The work shall include the installation of approximately 7,875 L.F. of 8” Ductile Iron Water Main on Columbia Ave., Grace Ave., Highland Ave., Highland Ave. cul-de-sac, Oak St., Hillcrest Ave., Stratford Ave., West Ave. and Fellows Ct., and approximately 52 L.F. of 6” Ductile Iron Water Main at 255 West Ave. The work shall also include the fittings, services, valves in vaults; excavation and backfill; trench backfilling, trench sheeting and shoring; removal and replacement of pavement and curbs; restoration of parkways; traffic control; system cleaning, testing and disinfecting; hydrants with valves; and all other related work. This work shall be performed in accordance with the contract plans and documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd floor, for the Elmhurst Public Works Department, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for a non-refundable cost of $25.00 ($5.00 for mailing) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to
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waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst. AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract. PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in DuPage County for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work. Dated: This 26th day of April 2018. CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 26, 2018) 313785 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELMHURST STORMWATER MITIGATION PROJECT - PHASE 1 ELMHURST, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the Southwest Elmhurst Stormwater Mitigation Phase 1 Project will be received by the City of Elmhurst, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Daylight Savings Time) on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – Southwest Elmhurst Stormwater Mitigation Project - Phase 1, Project No. 16-53.” CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The work in general shall consist of the installation about 5,500 LF of storm sewer and related drainage structures, 27,000 CY of earth excavation for the proposed basin, street restoration, detention basin construction, retaining wall construction, lift station construction, 800 LF of force main; and all other related work. The Contractor performing the excavation and storm sewer trenching and installation work shall be IDOT PreQualified for 01 – Earthwork ($1,000,000 minimum) and 12 – Drainage ($1,000,000 minimum). All work shall be performed in accordance with the contract plans and documents which can be downloaded from QuestCDN via the Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) website http:// cbbel.com/bidding-info/ or at https:// www.questcdn.com/ under Login using QuestCDN# 5724816 for a non-refundable charge of $20.00. A QuestCDN login will be required. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information. A hard copy of the plans may also be viewed at CBBEL’s offices located at 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemount, IL 60018. Contractors must purchase bid documents and be shown on the Bidder’s Planholder List to bid. Bids received from contractors who are not in the Bidder’s Planholder List will be rejected. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 8th at 2:00 PM at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street. All bids shall be submitted to the City of Elmhurst, City Clerk’s Office (2nd floor), 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018. All pro-
posals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract, and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal. All contractors performing asphalt and concrete work must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two (2) lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two (2) lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst. AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract. PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in DuPage County for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work. Dated: This 26th day of April 2018 CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 26, 2018) 313794
NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELMHURST STORMWATER MITIGATION PROJECT - PHASE 2 ELMHURST, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the Southwest Elmhurst Stormwater Mitigation Project - Phase 2 will be received by the City of Elmhurst, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Daylight Savings Time) on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – Southwest Elmhurst Stormwater Mitigation Project - Phase 2, Project No. 17-58.” CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The work in general shall consist of the installation of storm sewer and related drainage structures, 19,000 CY of earth excavation for the proposed basin, street res-
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Community calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed…
Sunday, April 29 Junior Women’s Kitchen Expedition Beginning with a kick-off reception at 11 a.m., the Elmhurst Junior Women’s Club and Wangler Builders is hosting the 14th annual Kitchen Expedition. Start at Wangler Builders at 138 W. Park to enjoy refreshments, then head out to visit seven homes. Tickets $35 before Apr. 1; $40 after. Tickets may be purchased at elmhurst-juniors.org. Thursday, April 26 • At 7 p.m. the League of Women Voters and the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition will host a program at the Elmhurst Public Library called Elmhurst H2O, Our Water Supply and Our Connection to Salt Creek. Free but space is limited. RSVP to ecoolcities@gmail.com or call 630426-9789. Not an Elmhurst Public Library-sponsored event. • At 7 p.m. acclaimed author Devin Murphy visits Elmhurst Public Library to share his debut novel The Boat Runner. There will be Q&A and book signing after the presenta-
tion. Copies of The Boat Runner will be available for purchase. Register online at elmlib.org/author., in person, or call (630) 279-8696. Friday, April 27 Saturday, April 28 Sunday, April 29 Performing in its space at 232 S. York St., GreenMan Theatre Troupe will present Monstrous Regiment. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $17/adults, $15/students and seniors. Tickets and info: 630-4642646, or greenmantheatre.org
Friday, April 27 Saturday, April 28 Sunday, April 29 Elmhurst Children’s Theatre is currently in rehearsals to perform Fiddler on the Roof, at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road. Curtain times are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 & 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 and sold at the door. Saturday, April 28 From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Elmhurst College is hosting its annual Recycling Extravaganza in the Alexander Street parking lot on the campus of the College. To facilitate traffic flow, vehicles must enter at Prospect Avenue and Walter Street. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit elmhurst.edu/sustainability. The Elmhurst Police Department will hold a prescription drug takeback event at the Recycling Extravaganza.
Tuesday, May 1 At 7 p.m., the Crestview Garden Club will hold a meeting featuring Nancy Carroll’s program, “Summer Fun -- Secrets from the Garden,” that will cover fresh veggies, lilies, containers, blueberries, herbs, flower arrangements and more. The meeting will take place at the Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield otices Road at Spring Road, second floor. take advantage of any errors or omission in Free and open to the public. Info: the plans or proposal. All contractors per- 630-408-7900.
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toration, detention basin construction, lift station construction, 200 LF of force main, permeable paver parking lot construction; and all other related work. The Contractor performing the excavation and storm sewer trenching and installation work shall be IDOT PreQualified for 01 – Earthwork ($1,000,000 minimum) and 12 – Drainage ($1,000,000 minimum). All work shall be performed in accordance with the contract plans and documents which can be downloaded from QuestCDN via the Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) website http:// cbbel.com/bidding-info/ or at https:// www.questcdn.com/ under Login using QuestCDN# 5720800 for a non-refundable charge of $20.00. A QuestCDN login will be required. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information. A hard copy of the plans may also be viewed at CBBEL’s offices located at 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemount, IL 60018. Contractors must purchase bid documents and be shown on the Bidder’s Planholder List to bid. Bids received from contractors who are not in the Bidder’s Planholder List will be rejected. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 8th at 1:00 PM at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street. All bids shall be submitted to the City of Elmhurst, City Clerk’s Office (2nd floor), 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract, and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not
forming asphalt and concrete work must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two (2) lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two (2) lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst. AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract. PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in DuPage County for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work. Dated: This 26th day of April 2018 CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 26, 2018) 313795
Wednesday, May 2 From 5-7 p.m., the City of Elmhurst will host an open house to present the draft “Elmhurst Subarea Plans,” available for review and comment at City Hall. City staff and the consultant team from Houseal Lavigne Associates will be available
for questions or comments. Free and ation and Kiwanis Club present the Spring Road Pet Parade, beginning open to the public. at 11:30 a.m. with pet adoptions, pet portrait mag-nets, blessing of the Friday, May 4 pets, vendors, concession stands and Saturday, May 5 From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., RRAF is more. The parade will start and end at having its annual jewelry sale at 613 Silverado Grill, stepping off at 1 p.m. So. Main Street in Lombard. The sale and returning, where the fun will includes a large selection of antique, continue with pet tricks and awards. costume and retro jewelry. RRAF To register, visit: Springroad.com or supports those with autism and de- DevriesAnimalHospital.com or stop velopmental disabilities. Buy some by BMO Harris Bank at 1121 S. York “gems” for gifts, for crafting, or just Rd. for you. Info: rraf.org. Ongoing programs: • A support group for family careSaturday, May 5 At 7 p.m., at Elmhurst Christian givers of older adults meets the secReformed Church, located at 149 ond and fourth Thursdays of every W. Brush Hill Rd., the Elmhurst month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Symphony Orchestra wraps up its Elmhurst Public Library’s second season in concert with “European floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Romance,” featuring Baird Dodge, Library program.) Info: (630) 833principal second violin with the Chi- 9665. • Widows or Widowers (WOW) cago Symphony and Aditi Prakash, the Stanger Young Artist competition meet every third Thursday at 6:30 winner. Behind the Music Stand, led p.m. at the Knights of Columbus by Dr. Ted Hatmaker takes place at Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends 5:45 p.m. prior to the concert. Tick- support and provides social activities ets are $35 for adults, $32 for se- for those who have lost a spouse. Adniors, and $12 for students. Tickets mission: $5 per person includes live and info, elmhurstsymphony.org or entertainment. Info: Dave at 630620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org. call 630-941-0202. • The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry Saturday, May 5 every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Elmhurst’s New York steaks are available first 22nd Annual Art in Wilder Park pre- Friday of the month. Musical entersented by Brewpoint Coffee will fea- tainment follows. Karaoke on the ture more than 125 artists and their second Friday of each month. Bingo original creations. Including kids on Wednesdays, starting with Early activities, entertainment stage featur- Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833ing School of Rock and Broken Ha- 7800 • TOPS—Take Off Pounds Senlos, food court. Wilder Mansion will be open for coffee, pastries, boxed sibly—meets on Friday mornings at lunches for sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 rglmarketingforthearts.com. a.m., meeting from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobSaturday, May 19 The Spring Road Business Associ- al.net
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On Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the First Congregational United Church of Christ will be holding its 4th annual Green Garden Fair.
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Garden Club provides centerpieces for Park District Mother-Son Dance Elmhurst Garden Club members Ten club members spent a mornrecently used their love of flowers ing making the arrangements for the and floral arrangement skills to cre- event which was held Friday, April ate 30 centerpieces for the Elmhurst 20 at the Diplomat West. Park District Mother-Son Dance. “We were like kids in a candy
store,” said Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) member Pat O’Dwyer. This marks the second year that the EGC has collaborated with the EPD for the Mother-Son event. Outreach and collaboration with various Elmhurst community organizations is an integral part of the mission of the Elmhurst Garden Club to encourage the advancement and interest in horticulture, aid in the protection of the environment, provide an outlet for creative expression, and
Membership luncheon will be held at Wilder Mansion on May 7 beginning ay 11:30 a.m., followed by the regular membership meeting at 12 noon. A program at 1 p.m. features Jan Roehll, from The Conservation Foundation, who will do a presentation on rain gardens and rain barrels, the benefits of both and how to get started. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit elmhurstgardenclub.org.
encourage civic beautification. Collaborative efforts include work with The Ray Graham Community Learning Center; York Community High School Garden Club; holiday decorating at the Elmhurst Public Library; maintenance of the Herb Garden at Wilder Park; and Garden Therapy at the Lutheran Evangelical Adult Day Care Center. EGC meetings are held on the first Monday of the month September through June at the Wilder Mansion
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