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State to begin making payments to universities, colleges, students

ELMHURST — On Friday, April 22, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to partially fund state universities and community colleges to avoid further costs and possible closings.

The funding includes Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants for college students.

Governor Rauner is expected to sign the legislation.

Upon passage of the legislation, Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger issued a statement: “It is heartening that the Governor and legislative leaders have come together to authorize funding for our universities, community colleges and student MAP grants. I have directed my staff to begin processing payments immediately, giving top priority to students and the institutions that are suffering the most.

“The $600 million in funding for this legislation comes from the state’s Education Assistance Fund, which today has $354 million on hand. Those dollars will allow us to immediately pay student MAP grants and work closely with our universities and community colleges to ensure they have the

final payments being made in July. Our students and schools have paid a heavy price for this budget impasse, and we will do

everything possible to provide long-overdue relief.

“It is my deep hope that the spirit of cooperation we saw

today will continue and lead to the comprehensive balanced budget that our state so badly needs.”

Young man honored for saving sister from drowning

Pictured surrounded by family is 11-year-old Sam Braafhart who was honored at Elmhurst City Hall by the City and the Elmhurst Fire Department on Monday, April 18. Sam was recognized for going above and beyond the call when he was involved in the rescue of his 3-year-old sister who was drowning. Sam performed CPR on his sibling Hailey until medical assistance arrived. See story inside this issue.

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Legislators join together wearing purple to show bipartisan support for Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day on the floor of the House of Representatives.

House adopts Rep. Bellock resolution on Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day As 200 volunteers visit Springfield, legislation to raise awareness passes

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — On April 14, more than 200 volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter traveled to the State Capitol in Springfield to help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s as a growing public health challenge.

Last week the Illinois House of

Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution to proclaim the annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Day in the State of Illinois. The resolution (HR1145) was introduced and sponsored by State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale).

Rep. Bellock was a leader in organizing the very first Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day in the State of Illinois several years ago.

“I would like to thank the Alzheimer’s Association and all the outstanding volunteers and legislators who helped make advocacy day a big success again this year,” Rep. Bellock said. “Their combined efforts are truly making a

difference in the ongoing research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and the important task of providing support to caregivers.”

According to Bellock, Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise with 5.4 million Americans currently living with it and an estimated 16 million Americans projected to be diagnosed by the year 2050.

Currently, 220,000 people in Illinois suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, in fact, statistics claim someone develops it every 66 seconds.

With the state already facing financial woes, the addition of those with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to

cost Illinois $1.53 billion in Medicaid funding in 2016. In 2015, there were 590,000 Illinois family members and friends, who provided more than 671 million hours of unpaid care, valued at $8.22 billion, to their loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementiarelated illnesses.

HR 1145 urges the legislature to make Alzheimer’s disease a priority public health issue in the State of Illinois and calls upon all policymakers to join in the efforts to raise awareness and to serve the hundreds of thousands of persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementia in Illinois, their families, and caregivers.

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Young man, 11, honored for saving three-year-old sister Performs ‘textbook’ CPR on drowning victim until assistance arrives

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able to suction the young girl’s airway and support respiration.

The American Heart Association’s Chain of Survival states that early and effective CPR linked with early notification of the EMS system are linked to the survival of cardiac arrest victims. The heroic actions of 11-yearold Sam Braffhart led to the positive outcome for his little sister, earning him the “Best Big Brother for Life” award.

Ed. note: A feature story about Sam and his sister will be published in a future issue of the Elmhurst Independent.

Lincoln School plans open house to celebrate 100th year ELMHURST — On May 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the community is invited to Lincoln School to join a celebration of the school’s 100th anniversary.

Guests are invited to tour the school, enjoy a performance by the Lincoln Singers, watch a slideshow documenting Lincoln through the years and browse a collection of scrapbooks compiled by decades of PTA officers. Free and open to the public. This is not a District 205 sponsored event.

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Sam Braafhart, who is just 11 years old, initiated CPR until medical help arrived.

At the meeting, Mayor Steve Morley and Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz spoke about the brave actions that were taken by Sam and his nanny when they recognized that his 3-year-old sister Hailey had fallen into the pool at the Atrium Apartments. Sam quickly initiated what the experts are calling “textbook CPR,” while the nanny activated the 9-1-1 system, which brought assistance from police and fire units in less than two minutes.

Reports said the paramedics were

Reverend: While guns are legal, Elmhurst need not sell them I am one who has a “negative perception” of the issue of firearms sales. It is not an issue that should be left to one businessman or to the City Council.

Contrary to the Chair of Development, Planning and Zoning, Elmhurst does not have to allow such sales. I do not think the issue is the 2nd Amendment. People may have a right to guns, but Elmhurst does not have to provide people with them. Unfortunately there are plenty of other places where guns can be bought. I believe allowing such sales here would be such a change that it should only be decided by a public referendum.

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On Thursday, April 14, six IC Catholic Prep sophomore and junior girls attended the “Science Careers in Search of Women” Conference at Argonne National Lab, which encouraged females to consider careers in science and engineering. Pictured are (from left): Sabrina Vorne, Deirdre Lee, Claire Kennedy, Kelley Hodyl, Demitra Del Fiacco, and Kaitlyn Grady.

ICCP students explore science, engineering at Argonne National Lab ‘Science in Search of Women’ stresses STEM careers

ELMHURST — On Thursday, April 14, six IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) sophomore and junior girls attended the “Science Careers in Search of Women” Conference at Argonne National Lab. Demitra Del Fiacco, Kelley Hodyl, Kaitlyn Grady, Claire Kennedy, Deirdre Lee, and Sabrina Vorne were accepted to participate in this conference according to their aptitude in science and interest in a possible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career. The students spoke with Argonne’s world-class scientists and engineers, toured lab facilities, and had the opportunity to see the “super computer.”

They also learned about various STEM career opportunities that they might like to pursue.

“Our young ladies were excited to take the tours because they were able to see some really

interesting things up close,” said Science Dept. Chair Karin Fenton. “They were also able to

make some great connections to what they have been learning in the classroom.”

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EEH makes list of nation’s top hospitals Allison Sampson (right), Truven Health Analytics Account Executive, presents Pam Davis, Edward-Elmhurst Health System CEO, with an award in recognition of Edward Hospital making Truven’s 2016 list of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals. The presentation was made April 19 at Edward’s monthly Management Team meeting. Edward made the list in the Large Community Hospitals category and is one of four non-teaching hospitals in Illinois that earned Truven recognition. Edward was also recognized with the honor in 2011.

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By 10-4 vote, City Council approves six-story Opus plan Deuter not convinced that design fits downtown

By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — The City Council has approved by a 10-4 vote the Opus six-story mixed use project on the northwest corner of Addison and First.

A “no” vote came from Marti Deuter (1st Ward), who’s Ward includes the site.

“Although there are a number of benefits to the pro-

posed development, I’m not convinced that it incorporates design elements that allow it to fit with its surroundings in a way that isn’t detrimental to the character of downtown,” she said. “I am concerned with what I perceive to be an acceptance of height without enough thought to make sure we get it right. There are convincing arguments to justify a shift toward taller buildings.”

Although there is room for improvement, the look and feel of today’s downtown is appealing, according to Deuter. It is possible to have redevelopment including height, without losing the appealing

Munger urges legislators to finish their job; includes their pay with other obligations ‘We must wait in line with everyone else,’ Comptroller says

By Dee Longfellow For The Independent

ADDISON — Last week, Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger announced that compensation for Illinois’ General Assembly members and Constitutional Officers -- herself included -will be treated the same as all other government payments and delayed due to the state’s $7.8 billion bill backlog.

Now in its 10th month of operating without a budget, the state is left to pay bills under a patchwork of court orders, consent decrees and statutory authorizations. That means the state will likely dig another $6.2 billion deeper in the hole this year, making its fiscal condition even worse, which will only serve to exacerbate cash flow troubles and lengthen payment delays, according to Munger.

Munger said it is appropriate for elected leaders to face delays as well.

With families, social service organizations, schools and businesses waiting months on end for promised payments from the state, it’s only fair to include elected officials.

“Our social service network is being dismantled, mass layoffs are occurring and small businesses across

Illinois are awaiting payments for services they’ve already provided,” she said. “As our cash crunch grows in the coming months, it is only appropriate that the unfair prioritization of payments to elected leaders ends.

“We are all in this together, we all will wait in line.”

The salaries for the state’s six Constitutional Officers and 177 General Assembly members total approximately $1.3 million a month, or $15.6 million annually, Munger said. Elected officials are typically paid at the end of the month. Munger said her office will still process the monthly vouchers, but the warrants will then wait with other payments before being released as cash becomes available.

State payments are currently delayed two months at the minimum, unless they are declared “severe hardship.” The wait time will only grow in the summer and fall, as those are typically months, which bring lower revenues to the state.

“It is the right thing to do,” Munger said. “And if this action helps bring all sides together to pass a balanced budget and end this unnecessary and devastating hardship to our state, that is an added benefit.

“Illinois needs a balanced budget. It is well past time that we get it done.”

character of downtown, but maintaining that character will require effort, she stated.

Scott Levin (5th Ward), chairman of the Development, Planning and Zoning (DPZ) Committee, said that the Opus project was a quality project and a very significant one.

He noted that the variations sought by Opus including those on height and density will be a matter of right in the 2016 City Plan, if it is adopted later this year.

Currently, the current limit is four stories without a variance granted by the City.

Michael Bram (3rd Ward), who voted no, said he was

pro-density.

“But we might be tipping the scale,” he said.

Bob Dunn (2nd Ward), who also voted ‘no,’ said he fully supported mixed-use development, but he had a concern that Opus was trying to fit in too many smaller units.

The fourth person who voted no, Dannee Polomsky (3rd Ward), commented that she was not concerned about the height of the building, but she was concerned about the density, which is 130 units per acre compared to about 87 units per acre for the Hahn Street project, which is under construction.

She also noted that the Zoning and Planning Commission vote was 4-2 in favor of the Opus project. Had all nine commissioners been in attendance, the vote could have been different, according to Polomsky.

Chris Healy (5th Ward), noted that the Opus project was proposed for a site which has been underutilized for many years. The Opus site is occupied with a two-story commercial building with associated bank drive0through lanes and a parking lot.

“No project is perfect and with 14 aldermen, there will be different opinions,” he said.

City offers rebates for rain gardens ELMHURST — The City of Elmhurst continues its involvement in the Conservation Foundation’s Conservation In Our Community program to engage citizens in various local projects to be “conservation-conscious.”

This year, residents are being encouraged to improve the local environment through the use of rain gardens. The City is offering rebates to residents who take part in the project.

In addition, on Tuesday, May 3 at Elmhurst City Hall, the

Business Brief Providence Bank & Trust acquires Cobra Capital LLC SOUTH HOLLAND, IL — Providence Bank & Trust recently closed on an asset purchase agreement in which it acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed the operations of Cobra Capital LLC, a national independent equipment finance company. Cobra Capital, now a division of Providence Bank & Trust, will continue to be managed by founder Dale Kluga and operate from its Darien office.

“We are very excited to welcome Cobra Capital to Providence Bank & Trust,” said Steven G. VanDrunen, president and CEO of Providence Bank & Trust. “The addition of Cobra Capital adds a new product line to our professional banking services and further diversifies our commercial lending capabilities.”

City will be hosting a workshop to teach storm water management practices and specifically, how to install a rain barrel on your property. Rain barrels will be available for pick-up at City Hall on Friday, May 13. Mail-in orders must be received by May 6 and online orders must be placed by May 11. To pre-order online, visit upcycle-products.com/static. asp?path=8397.

Elmhurst was selected by

the Conservation Foundation as one of the first communities to offer these programs because leaders and residents have demonstrated support for conservation initiatives. Other programs offered to Elmhurst residents by the Foundation include Conservation@Home and Conservation@Work.

For more information about the City’s rebates for local rain garden installations, visit elmhurststormwaterplan.org.

Park Board plans to expedite storm water project at Golden Meadows ELMHURST — The Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners reviewed the proposed Golden Meadows Park storm water intergovernmental agreement (IGA) prepared by the City of Elmhurst on April 13, 2016, after discussions and review of it took place with the Park District attorney and with the Park Board’s storm water subcommittee.

In an effort to expedite the process and enable the City to help residents in the Pine Street neighborhood as quickly as possible, the subcommittee recommended a new sequence of events aimed at streamlining the agreement, which was shared with City staff the same day. The Park Board reiterated that it is committed to moving forward with this IGA and offered that the City could begin work now on an environmental assessment of the site, which could also help simplify the agreement and speed discussions along.

“We are committed to this solution in Golden Meadows Park and look forward to helping the families in the Geneva and Pine Street area,” said Park Board President Carolyn Ubriaco.

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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.

Battery April 16 Officers were notified of a fight in progress at a local food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller St. involving two females. The argument began at a restaurant, and one female confronted the other (her friend) at the food store. Due to conflicting stories and neither party wanting to sign complaints, both were released on scene without charges.

Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ criminal trespass to property/ motor vehicle/ damage to property April 20 A victim in the 600 block of N. County Line told police that an unnamed suspect, her ex-boyfriend, came to her place of employment and refused to leave the property. The suspect left the property prior to police arrival. An officer contacted the suspect via telephone and the suspect was instructed not to return to the property. A no-trespass notice will be issued.

Disorderly conduct April 15 A victim in the 300 block of E. Crescent told police she looked out her kitchen window and saw a suspicious man at around 11:03 a.m. An officer made contact with the unnamed suspect’s wife who advised her husband has not been taking his medication. She also told police he has been using alcohol, which causes his improper behavior. The victim did not wish to sign complaints.

Domestic battery April 19 Police said an unknown suspect and victim became involved in an argument in a parking lot in the 1200 block of S. York. Police said the suspect broke the victim’s cell phone and then grabbed the victim by the throat. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Police Department. A juvenile detective responded to the Police Department. The suspect was charged with aggravated domestic battery and criminal damage to property, and then transported to Kane County Juvenile Home.

April 15 Domestic battery was reported in the 200 block of S. Monterey at around 11:38 a.m. Subsequent to an argument, the complainant told police the suspect hit him about his body and started calling him names. Based on the conflict-

CALL 800-222-TIPS ing stories and lack of any injuries, no arrest to be made in this case. Family shelter was notified of the incident.

Domestic incident April 20 • A victim’s mother told police that the victim never returned home after school and suspects that she was picked up after school by her father. The father claimed that he was abiding by court custody terms. DuPage Family Services responded to the Police Department to assist in the investigation. An investigation is pending.

• Officers responded to the 800 block of Chatham at around 11:30 p.m. for a suspect refusing to leave. Upon arrival, the victim told police that the suspect was intoxicated and had broken a door the victim was holding closed. The victim stated there was no physical altercation and the suspect agreed to leave for the night.

April 16 A victim in the 100 block of E. Lake St. told police that an unnamed suspect was outside her bedroom window wanting to talk to her. The suspect attempted to make contact with the victim previously; however the victim expressed she does not want to have contact with him. Officers searched the area with negative results. The victim would like a no-trespass notice served to the suspect.

April 15 Subsequent to well-being check in Willow Tree Court at around 12 a.m., police said contact was made with a complainant who appeared to be intoxicated. Contact was made with complainant’s ex-wife who arrived home a short time later and related she was out with her brother when she started receiving obscene text messages from the complainant. A cab was called for the complainant, who left the scene a short time later.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol by a minor/public intoxication/hosting an underage drinking party April 18 John Zaher, 54, of Blue Island, was arrested near North and Addison at around 12:26 a.m. Subsequent to a traf-

fic stop, police said Zaher was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI and disobeying a traffic control device.

April 17 • Tony Brito, 34, of Chicago, was arrested near York and North at around 1:46 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Brito was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, endangering the life of a child, driving while license revoked and speeding.

• Scott Blasak, 20, of Elmhurst; Breana Dunckel, 20 and Nicholas Drago, 19, both of Naperville, were issued citations in the 600 block of S. York at around 1:13 a.m. Subsequent to a suspicious auto at York Commons after hours, police said officers conducted a foot patrol and located four subjects in the park. Three of the four were found to have consumed alcohol and under 21, according to police. Each suspect was cited for consumption of alcohol by minor and released to a sober driver on scene.

April 16 • Police said officers observed a subject exit a local food store in the 900 block of S. York St. with a case of beer and he appeared to be under 21 years of age. The suspect admitted he was just 17 years old and used a fake ID to purchase alcohol. He was charged with false use of an ID and possession of alcohol by a minor. He was released to his parents.

• Giovanni Magana, 25, of Melrose Park, was arrested near York and Lake at around 1:55 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Magana was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.

• Subsequent to a call for suspicious people at around 8:54 p.m., police said an unspecified number of suspects were found to be drinking and under age. All were cited for consumption of alcohol by minor and released to their parents.

An officer will be contacting the School Resource Officer regarding the incident and to have contact made with juvenile who hosted the party.

April 19 James McElligott, 39, of Downers Grove, was arrested near Crestview and Michigan at around 8:47 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said McElligott was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. He was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance and disobeying a traffic control device.

April 16 Dylan Horne, 20, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 100 block of S. Rex at around 7:23 p.m. Subsequent to a drug investigation, police said Horne was found to be in possession of approximately 31 grams of cannabis with intent to deliver and a glass smoking pipe.

Horne was charged with possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, possession of cannabis and of drug paraphernalia.

April 14 Frank Strocchia, 25, of Lombard, was issued a citation near Third and Clinton at around 3:30 p.m. Police said that during a traffic stop, Strocchia admitted to being in possession of a cannabis smoking pipe and having cannabis in the vehicle. He was cited for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and disobeying a stop sign.

Harassment

April 20 A victim in the 500 block of Berkeley told police that she advertised a wooden boat on an on-line shopping site. She was contacted and a sale price was negotiated. The potential buyer sent the victim a check to cover the item and shipping. The victim deposited the check, which later bounced.

April 18 • A victim in the 400 block of St. Charles Road told police that while she was at a gas station her debit card was declined at the pump. Victim went to her bank, which presented her with a summary of her statement. The victim noticed a fraudulent online transaction from a women’s apparel store. The victim notified her bank, which advised her to file a police report.

• A complainant told police the victim was texting in the lobby at a local col-

April 14 An officer met with a complainant in the 400 block of N. Oaklawn Ave. who told police he received two voicemail messages threatening arrest if he did not call back and contact a federal agent on his case.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco April 20 Nichole Graziani, 33, of Elmhurst, was arrested near Willow and Second at around 5:30 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Graziani was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Graziani was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Suspicious circumstances

April 17 A complainant in the 700 block of N. Parker told police she found a bullet in her backyard which she believes may have come from a nearby sportsman’s club. The bullet appeared to be of a 9MM caliber. It was entered into evidence for destruction.

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

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Continued from page 6 lege hall due to poor cell phone reception in her dorm room at around 10:54 a.m.

The victim left her phone unattended in the stairway as she went to the kitchenette in the lounge. Upon returning a few minutes later, her phone was gone. The victim stated that there were people hanging around the stairway while she was using the kitchenette, and may be suspects in regard to taking her phone.

April 16-April 17 Residential burglary was reported in Windsor Drive. A victim told police that sometime overnight, an unknown suspect(s) entered her home and stole her vehicle from the attached garage. Also taken was victim’s purse and cell phone. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen.

April 16 • A victim in the 400 block of W. Vallette told police that her stroller had been stolen from her garage. The victim said she had left her garage open for a couple of hours and believes that is when the stroller was taken. The victim also reported that her bike had gone missing two weeks prior.

April 15-April 16 • Commercial burglary was

reported at a landscaping company in the 900 block of S. Riverside. The complainant, who owns the landscaping company, told police that an unknown suspect(s) cut the lock handle to the rear gate of the business and broke into his landscaping trailer. Taken were two blowers, two line trimmers and two hedge trimmers.

• Commercial burglary was reported in the 900 block of S. Riverside. A victim told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) had burglarized his trailer that was parked at the above address. The victim stated he opened the back door of the trailer, noticed some tools missing and observed that the side door lock to the trailer had been broken off.

The missing tools included two electric buffers and two wrenches.

April 15 • A victim in the 300 block of E. Crescent told police that while he was attempting to mow his lawn, he had left his mower outside. When he came back, the mower was no longer there. The victim would sign complaints if a suspect was found.

• Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block

of S. York St. at around 5:41 p.m. While on an extra patrol at the above location, an officer was waived down by a store employee who observed an unknown suspect walk out of the store with a cart full of alcohol and other items without paying. The suspect was described as a male black approximately 30-35 years of age wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, blue jeans, and carrying an orange backpack.

The suspect was seen leaving the cart in the parking lot and crossing York Street.

• Theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 6 p.m. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect removed his American flag that was attached to the front of his residence.

April 14 • Jessica Good, 20, of Berwyn, was arrested at a local store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:55 p.m., and Erik Witteck, 21, of Bensenville, received a citation. Subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in store parking lot, police said officers followed the vehicle to another store in North Riverside where Good allegedly returned merchandise that was found to be reportedly stolen from the store in Elm-

More Crime News Man cited for theft On April 18, Darrell Banks, 27, of Hillside, was issued a citation at a local food store in the 900 block of S. York at around 1:04 a.m. Subsequent to a suspicious call from the food store, police said Banks was found to have removed a package of noodles and left the store without paying. Banks was cited for theft.

Suspect found with heroin, crack; leaves vodka in store On April 16, James Lange, 33, and Marlon Johnson, 36, both of Chicago, were arrested at a food store in the 900 block of S. York Road at around 12:11 a.m. Police said an observed Lange conceal a bottle of vodka while inside the store. Lange allegedly walked past the last point of sale and

contact was made with him in the parking lot. Subsequent to a search of Lange, officers recovered heroin, crack cocaine and a hypodermic needle. It was determined Lange had left the bottle of vodka inside the store, police said. Lange was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, attempted retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. Johnson, the driver of the vehicle, was found to have an active no-bond warrant.

Suspect charged with prowling, possession On April 20, David Judys, 18, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 200 block of N. West at around 1:01 a.m. Police said officers responded to Judys, who was pounding on the door at the above location. Upon arrival, Judys fled on foot, according to police. He was taken

hurst. Good was also found to be in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, according to police. Police said Witteck, the driver of the vehicle, was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia, cited for the same and released at the scene. Good was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and retail theft.

• A victim in the 500 block of N. Walnut told police she noticed fraudulent activity in her checking account. The victim spoke to her bank’s branch manager who advised there were several unauthorized automatic withdrawals from her account. The victim did not authorize these withdrawals.

• According to police, a victim in the 600 block of S. Mitchell Ave. was advised when he tried to file his taxes via Turbo Tax that someone had already filed a return in his name.

Feb. 25 An officer responded to the police station for an identity theft report. A complainant told police he received a letter from the IRS on the above date, stating his tax return form was denied. The complainant had not filed his tax return yet and person(s) unknown attempted to file a fraudulent tax return using the victim’s Social Security number.

• A victim at a fitness center in the 600 block of W. North Ave. told police while at the fitness center, an unknown suspect(s) stole his iPhone.

Victim could not remember whether he had put his phone into a locker or kept it in his pocket as he worked out. The victim’s phone was entered into LEADS as stolen.

April 16 Scott Grandsard, 58, of Lombard, was arrested in the 700 block of N. Walnut at around 8:15 a.m. Police said subsequent to the cleaning crew’s accidental activation of a burglar alarm, Grandsard was found to be wanted out of DuPage County

On April 20, a 34-year-old Elmhurst woman was arrested in the 600 block of N. Kenilworth at around 9:50 p.m.

Officers responded to a report of a domestic at the above location. Upon arrival, a victim told police that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect threw something at his face causing him to black out and cut his lip. Police said the suspect was taken into custody and admitted to throwing a vase at the victim. She was charged with domestic battery.

April 14 An officer was flagged down by a victim near York and Arthur regarding a child custody dispute that had just taken place in the downtown area. The victim’s ex-husband has custody of their children but cut her visit short and reportedly took the boys without her permission.

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An overdue message to my neighbors T

hank you and I’m sorry.

I should have said this earlier – and repeated it many times over the years.

To the neighbors on the left and right, kitty corner, in front and behind, and perhaps a few houses beyond that: you’ve all been infinitely patient with my brood.

This morning while filling my coffee cup, I glanced out the window, which overlooks one neighbor’s yard, and noticed two errant tennis balls lingering in their grass. This elicited one of my deep, instinctive mom sighs. As far as I know my neighbors do not play tennis.

My boys do.

Today it was tennis balls, but on any given day any number of items could end up on the wrong side of the fence. Basketballs, soccer balls, golf balls and baseballs all have a ten-

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dency to roll outside the lines of our property limits – and are kindly tossed back or fetched by us in what is not always the most timely of manners.

Thankfully the balls have always landed in the grass and not gone through a window (so far). I consider myself lucky on that account. Not breaking a window is definitely worth a dose or two of parental gratitude.

As are empty and abandoned juice pouches and candy wrappers in the hedges (she said with her best jest). I guess I can

rest assured my kids are staying hydrated. On the other hand, thank you, neighbors, for putting up with empty juice pouches and candy wrappers that you did not drink or eat.

I also apologize for my family’s habit of ignoring borders during raucous games of hiden-seek and ghost in the graveyard. Oh, sure, my kids could play within the confines of our yard, but spreading the game throughout the neighborhood heightens the experience – for the kids, but probably not the neighbors.

I’m sorry if ever a lily or hosta or tomato plant has been trampled upon during a feisty round of kick the can, because I’m sure my offspring are as oblivious to the garden in your yard as they are to the one in mine.

One day I will have pristine

flowerbeds, but right now I am thankful during the times they unplug and play outside, the old fashioned way. I find joy in their squawks and squeals, but I realize not everyone might react this way. Thank you for tolerating the squawks and squeals.

I also assume my neighbors consider it a bonus (said with as much sarcasm as I can muster) when after a night of boisterous play various items of apparel – flip flops, jackets and the occasional T-shirt – are scattered and discarded in yards other than our own as a heated game required the speed that can only be attained with bare feet or a bare chest.

I send my deep regrets for that time (make that multiple times) some young member of my family picked apples from your tree (without asking permission to do so). I apologize

and send my thanks for the apples. They made a great pie, which I did not regret.

While we’re on the subject of fruit, you know how the old saying goes: You can pick your neighbors apples, but you can’t pick your neighbors. In that regard, they are like family.

You may not pick them, or they you, but you are stuck with each other for the long haul – or at least until one of you moves.

So far most of my neighbors haven’t moved. I guess I’ll take that as a good sign.

then a traditional sunroom with a funky table and chair set (very Picasso-ish), amazing plants, love seat. It is a reading room, a room with a view of the river and the woods and the critters.

Very peaceful and tons of great natural light.

The lower level is fully exposed with plenty of windows and light too, but there is something about our sunroom; we love it. So I suggested my hubby move his art studio up to this pretty spot.

Hence the need for my son’s muscles to help move couch and love seat to the lower level (I’m the supervisor and very good at holding doors open). The sunroom loveseat and Pierre and Mimi (the name we gave our table; there are 4 chairs and we named two of them) moved into the living room.

The result is a sunny bright art studio space on the main level, which is like being in a tree house because of the lay of our property. The living room seems really big now without the red couch and loveseat. We use the

sunroom loveseat as our movie viewing spot. We can still watch the fire dance too. It’s all very sweet.

Is it standard living room setup? Nope. Do we care?

Nope. Do we have room for a gaggle of visitors? Yep. Fun and functional? Yep. Is that all that matters? Yep. So if you get the hankering to rearrange and shake things up, go for it. If you get the urge to paint or wallpaper or make shelves in the closet instead of a hanging rod, do so. You can always make things “conventional” again if you need to. Or the next person will love your house and all the clever things you have done.

Do what feels good to you now. That is the best way to get return on investment.

Create the energy you desire and that will give you good resale. I promise.

Kelly Epperson Simmons loves houses and decorating and moving furniture. Invite/Write/Share info@kellyepperson.com. Kelly speaks to groups of all shapes

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hat should be standard advice, but for many people make decisions on their home based on resale or what is “proper.” The only proper thing to do is to make your house your home.

Knock out walls. Paint your living room purple. Wallpaper the ceilings so they look stars and the moon.

I once knew a gal who rearranged her house making the living room her bedroom. Or maybe it was the dining room. I don’t recall, but our colleagues thought she was nutsy. I thought she was creative and it was her house. She can do whatever she wants.

Your castle, you make the rules. And the rooms. When it does come time to sell, you can shift most things back. You can slap on neutral paint or let the new owner do it. Realtors used to tell everyone to go with neutral color on walls and carpets, and now vanilla homes lack appeal.

My hubby and I have shifted room conventions the entire

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time we have lived here. The upper front bedroom was originally my office. Now it is a guest room. The lower level has been Boy Gaming Headquarters, all-purpose party room, my office, my prince’s art studio.

The bedroom down there has been a bedroom, a living room, a guest room, and now a bed/ computer room.

The extra room has been a bedroom, computer room, stained glass studio. We make a room suit the highest need at the time.

Last weekend, we asked my son to help move some furniture.

Unfazed, he asked, “What crazy idea does Mom have now?”

Our sunroom is our favorite room. It was our TV room and

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Rotary Club appreciates salute to Davy Thanks for the reflective obituary for Marta Davy.

It was a most fitting testament to Marta’s many long years of service that literally touched the lives of thousands of people in need throughout the world.

There were many tears at yesterday’s Rotary meeting.

We did get a lot of smiles from your horse head photo with the Derby Day story.

Lee Strouse Member, Elmhurst Rotary Club

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City Finance Director Marilyn Gaston to retire Assistant Director Tom Trosien promoted to position

the City since 1989 and has served as the City’s Director of Finance since 1991.

In her role, she has provided direction to City Staff and Elected Officials regarding debt management and best financial practices, focusing ELMHURST — Marilyn on the bottom line of providGaston, director of finance ing a high level of service for the City of Elmhurst, will while underlining the best retire effective May 2, 2016. use in taxpayer dollars.

Gaston has been credited “Marilyn’s leadership has for her financial guidance been critical in the building and leadership, which has of the City’s strong finanimpacted the City’s stable cial position,” Mayor Steve financial condition. Gas- Morley said. “She has set ton has been working with a high standard for all of us

to follow and will dearly be missed. We wish her nothing but the best in this well deserved retirement.”

Under Gaston’s leadership, the City has earned and maintained a AAA bond rating, the highest rating assigned to an organization, representing the City’s strong economy, powerful flexibility and performance, well built liquidity position and management. The City has received the Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Government Finance Offi-

cers Association (GFOA) for the past 26 years, highlighting the user-friendly reporting of the City’s annual financial audit.

In addition, the City has received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the last 9 consecutive years.

With Gaston’s retirement, the City of Elmhurst also announces that current Assistant Director of Finance Tom Trosien will be promoted to Director of Finance. For the past 25 years, Trosien has also played a vital role in the

stable financial condition of the City.

“As the Assistant Director of Finance, Tom has shared the responsibility of leading the City’s finance department, and has shared the same passion and vision as Marilyn,” said City Manager Jim Grabowski.

“With 25 years of experience, I am confident that Tom is the right person for the job, and that the leadership transition will be a success. The City of Elmhurst finances remain in good hands.”

City Council reflects on long career of Gaston She had an extremely calming influence with many problems: Dunn

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“She was an extremely said. “She broke the mold. commented that Gaston spoke calming influence with so She made me better.”

Pat Wagner (7th Ward) said plainly, not in hyperbole like Norm Leader (2nd Ward) many problems over the he admired Gaston, as well. arilyn Gaston, mentioned former Mayor Tom years,” said Bob Dunn, (2nd finance director for the City of Elm- Ward) vice chairman of the Marcucci who said Gaston hurst for 27 years, is retir- Finance Committee. “I came was a key figure in writing the City’s budget. ing with accolades given by out smarter.”

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Park District to break ground in June on Playground for Everyone PEP Foundation thanks community for support

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — According to the Elmhurst Park District and the People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation (PEP), The Playground for Everyone is expected to break ground sometime in June. significant contributions from numerous community groups, crowdfunding, and individual donations, The Playground for Everyone will be a reality at Butterfield Park this year.

The idea for a universal playground for children of all abilities began in spring 2015 as a dream project for the Elmhurst Park District, Special Kids Day, and the People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation (PEP).

Each year the Park District makes plans to replace one of its 18 playgrounds, and budgets approximately $350,000, which is the average cost.

However, the estimated cost of the envisioned universal play-

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Inclusive playground equipment like the Sway Fun, pictured here, will be incorporated into The Playground for Everyone design. Ground-breaking for the new playground will happen in June of this year and will coincide with the Butterfield Park renovation project. The District anticipates a public grand opening date in November 2016.

ground approached $600,000, and therefore an incremental $250,000 was needed to make this dream a reality.

According to People for

Elmhurst Parks President Pete Goworowski, “The community support has been tremendous, starting with significant community group donations

from Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation and added support from Kick Off for Kids, the Andi Stelzner

Fund of the DuPage Foundation, Elmhurst Rotary Club, Elmhurst Lions, Elmhurst Jaycees and Mobility Works.

Funds were also raised through online crowdfunding, individual donations, and at the Be a Kid Again Fundraiser held in February of this year.”

In addition, at its March 23, 2016 meeting, the Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners approved the use of donated trust funds to bring the donation total to $250,000, achieving the fundraising goal set back in 2015. Project bids were also approved at this meeting for purchase of playground equipment, soft-surfacing, landscaping and installation for The Playground for Everyone.

Ground breaking for the new playground will happen in June of this year and will coincide with the Butterfield Park renovation project. The District anticipates a public grand opening date in November 2016.

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Elmhurst College to celebrate 50th anniversary of Arboretum ELMHURST — Elmhurst College will celebrate Arbor Day, as well as the 50th anniversary of the campus’ arboretum, with the planting of a Shumard Oak, the same kind of tree that started the arboretum in 1966.

The tree planting will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 29, along the southern part of the mall drive, between Schick Hall and Memorial Hall on the campus of Elmhurst College.

Dave Froede of Bartlett Tree Experts will be on hand to test people’s knowledge of tree trivia.

The event will mark the 50th year of the Elmhurst College

Arboretum, which began with longtime Elmhurst resident Herb Licht and the College’s first groundskeeper, Ragnar Moen. Licht and Moen shared a passion for trees, and established the campus arboretum by planting a single Shumard Oak on the south side of the Frick Center. Today the Arboretum boasts nearly 800 trees and shrubs, including many exotic and rare specimens, and encompasses the entire 48-acre campus.

The Arboretum has won Level II Accreditation from the Morton Register of Arboreta. In addition, the College has earned Tree Campus USA designations from the Arbor

PEP to host 23rd Annual Sugar Creek Golf Outing

ELMHURST — It’s that time of year again – golf season!

The People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation and Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst are pleased to invite you to the 23rd Annual Sugar Creek Golf Outing on Friday, May 20 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

This kick-off to golf season benefits both Kiwanis projects and the People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation. Proceeds from the event are donated to the Park District’s Recreation Assistance Fund, which provides assistance to financially disadvantaged local families so they can participate in recreation programs.

Golfers will enjoy a buffet luncheon before or after a round of golf. Fee is $50. Call (630) 993-8924 to reserve your spot.

Day Foundation, in recognition of its dedication to nurturing and maintaining its arboretum. Specialized com-

puter software helps College arborists and groundskeepers take care of the growing collection.

For more information, visit elmhurst.edu/arboretum. To plan a visit, call (630) 6176145.

DeLaRosa named York Assistant Principal Colleagues call her a ‘visionary,’ collaborative leader ELMHURST — On April 12, the Board of Education approved the appointment of Melissa DeLaRosa as the new Assistant to the Principal at York Community High School, replacing Assistant Principal for Student Services Karla Goldman as of July 1. Goldman has requested to return to the York Counseling Department for 2016-17.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Melissa DeLaRosa to our York community,” said Erin DeLuga, who will become the next principal of York High School on July 1.

“Ms. DeLaRosa comes to us from Hinsdale South High School and the Hinsdale High School District 86 Transition Center. In her current role, she

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Prior to her role in District 86, Ms. DeLaRosa served as a school psychologist at Woodlawn Middle School in CCSD 96.

“Her colleagues refer to her as a visionary, a student-centered and collaborative leader, a strength in both the school and parent communities, and one of a kind,” said DeLuga.

“These attributes came shining through during the interview process. A very warm welcome to Melissa!”

“I am honored to be joining the York High School and Elmhurst District 205 communities,” DeLaRosa said. “It is clear to me that York has a dedicated, student-centered staff that is committed to the success of all learners. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be a member of such an exemplary team.”

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Montini elects officers for 2016-17 student government

LOMBARD — Four newly-elected Student Government officers are looking forward to their new roles as representatives of Montini Catholic’s student body. Elections were held early this spring and, after two busy weeks of campaigning, the votes were counted and four new leaders emerged. They were Student Body President Chris Parrilli, Vice President Alex Luka, Treasurer Dejah Amos, and Secretary Tia Sondej. Moderators for Student Council are Jennifer Voogd and Laura Medina.

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State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is pictured here with Illinois State Capitol Police investigator Steven Speeks and his police dog, Quinn. Cullerton helped pass the Police Dog Retirement Act through the Senate, which will require retiring police dogs to be offered to their primary handlers before pursuing other means of adoption. The bill now heads to the House.

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Senate Bill 3129 requires a retiring police dog to be offered to the primary handler of the dog. If the officer doesn’t wish to keep the dog it can be offered to another officer or employee, a nonprofit organization or a no-kill animal shelter.

“We need to take advantage of this opportunity to protect the special bond formed between an officer and their police dog,” said Michele Kasten of the Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners.

Cullerton believes this is not only a way to honor the service of Illinois police officers but also a cost-effective way to give police canines a safe and responsible home.

Senate Bill 3129 passed the Senate with bipartisan support and now heads to the Illinois House of Representatives.

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‘Wild Game Dinner’ raises $20,000 for Misericordia When numbers top 200, event moves to Elmhurst KC Hall

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

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lmhurst resident Butch Navarro has been a busy man.

Not only does he own and operate Navarro’s Catering and Events, he recently spearheaded a fundraising effort that resulted in $20,000 for Misericordia.

“My sister-in-law Kate Sylvester … is a 44 yr. resident of Misericordia Home,” he said.

“My wife Maura took me to Misericordia 30 years ago when she and I were dating to visit Kate. I was hooked from my first visit. What an incredible

facility run by a wonderful staff led by Sister Rosemary Connelly.

My participation is a way for me to support my wife’s family, Misericordia and to give thanks to God for my five healthy children.”

Kate is the daughter of Bob and Barbara Sylvester, who are 55-year residents of Elmhurst.

Navarro began the effort 11 years ago from Café Zalute in Rosemont, the restaurant he owned at that time.

“It started with 10 friends who shared a passion for hunting and charitable organizations,” he said.

“The event has steadily grown over the years with the help of family, friends and business contacts.”

The recent event held March 28 was originally scheduled at Danny’s Café in Melrose Park until an abundance of ticket sales forced Navarro to change venues – a nice problem to have! Danny’s could

only accommodate 125 guests; the event drew 215 attendees.

“I decided we needed to move the dinner to a larger venue so we could continue sales to meet the growing demand for tickets,” Navarro said. “I took the idea to my fellow Knights and they welcomed the event because it was for a charity they are very familiar with, having donated to Misericordia for many years.”

The Knights of Columbus donated use of the hall on York near Vallette.

Navarro enlisted the help of several of his fellow Knights including Chris Cheffer, Tony Castellano and Dave McCaffrey.

“I also had my wife Maura, daughter Taylor and at least 10 other close friends who have helped me build this event from scratch,” he added.

After a dinner of wild game (because the room was full of

hunters), guests were invited to take part in raffles and live and silent auctions. The bulk of the money raised was through the raffles and auctions, which offered items like tickets to the Hawks, Cubs, Sox and Wolves; sporting goods, sports jerseys, shotguns, rifles, fishing rods, and more.

Navarro has goals for future events: 1) to return to the Knights of Columbus next year and break the new record of $20,000 in donations and raise awareness for Misericordia Home; and 2) to bring his years of catering and event planning experience to the Knights to assist them in raising funds to improve the aging facility to better serve the Elmhurst community and local charities.

“The bottom line is this,” Navarro said, “great food, great people and great fun all for a great cause.”

ICCP’s Anna Gendusa earns Wisbrock Service Award Scholarship

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Pictured are (from left) Paul and Domenica Gendusa, Anna Gendusa and Bert Wisbrock taken recently upon the pronouncement that Anna would be the recipient of ICCP’s Wisbrock scholarship for 2016. Bert is a representative of the family that started the scholarship program several years ago.

ELMHURST — Last week, IC Catholic Prep announced that sophomore Anna Gendusa was selected as the 2016 recipient of the Wisbrock Service Award Scholarship, given annually to a female sophomore for exemplary service to the school, parish and community.

Anna is a Knight Ambassador, a member of the Italian Club, Yearbook Club, Art Club, Model United Nations and is on the ICCP Cross Country and Track teams. She is a Eucharistic Minister, volunteers at school math competitions, helps out at the Lenten fish fry, assists with vacation bible school and library reading programs during the summer months, and lends her time to her grade school (St. Matthews in Carol Stream) by helping with the book fair, spirit days, room parties and much more. Overall, Anna has accumulated more than 130 hours of service since the start of her freshman year.

The Wisbrock Scholarship was set up in honor of Phyllis Wisbrock, who was a lifetime member of the IC Parish and was a member of the very first class to graduate from the new IC High School in 1953.

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York’s McTeacher Night coming to north McDonalds May 3

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Grace Cronin signs to attend Notre Dame

Above: On April 19, Elmhurst resident and Fenwick High School senior Grace Cronin signed a letter of intent to attend University of Notre Dame in the fall and join its track and field team. She is pictured here with Fr. Richard Peddicord, president of Fenwick, Track and Field Coach Dale Heidloff and Asst. Principal Richard Borsch. Grace is the daughter of DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and Juli Cronin.

Award” from the American Lung Association and received honors as the top fundraising team in the “Fight for Air Ride,” raising $14,420 as team.

Eight teams of four riders will hop on spin bikes for a friendly competition in an effort to see which team can rack up the highest mileage during a onehour time block. Individual honors for top female and male riders during the eight-hour contest will also be handed out.

Raffles and contests will take place all day at Fleet Feet

every year their equipment gets increasingly worn out. This year, they are hoping to raise money in order to purchase new equipment that will help them in their safety and success for the upcoming season.

The event will feature teachers from all departments around York -- math, English, fine arts, even physical education teachers. Mr. Westerberg, Mr. Monken, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Bhimji, and Mrs. Lampa will be some of the participating teachers. This is Diana Smith’s final McTeacher night for York as well. Even beloved retired math teacher Dave Aggen is coming back to Elmhurst to support the Dukes.

You may be asking, what can I do to support this cause?

The answer is simple: come to McDonald’s and bring your friends, family, or neighbors.

It is going to be a great night filled with students, teachers, fun, and food!

(Ed. note: This article was submitted by students at York High School.)

Obituary John F. Hasser, 69

Force and was a volunteer at the American Legion in Elmhurst and at the USO at O’Hare Airport. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. John was a great friend to all. His fun loving, easy-going manner and warm smile will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Funeral services were held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (MSHV), 433 S. Carlton Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187.

Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more information, call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

ELMHURST — John F. Hasser, formerly of Fowler, Ind., and long-time Elmhurst resident, passed away on April 15, 2016, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Jane nee McIntyre. He is survived by his loving wife, Bettie; sibLeft: Grace is pictured here lings Joe (Sharon) Hasser, Bill with her parents DuPage (Patsy) Hasser, Ralph (Mary) County Board Chairman Hasser, Mary (Pat) DeBruicker, Dan Cronin and Juli Cronin.

Elizabeth (Bob) Adams, Helen Terrell and Diane (Chuck) Brammer; numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful canine companion, Willow.

He recently retired from US Airways, after 46 years of helping to make travel better for all.

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FITT-Rx, Fleet Feet Sports to host ALA Spin-A-Thon fundraiser ELMHURST — Local Elmhurst fitness studio FITT-Rx and specialty running store Fleet Feet Sports will host their second Spin-A-Thon outdoor cycling challenge to raise money for the American Lung Association’s “Fight for Aid Ride” on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 10 a.m. outside of Fleet Feet Sports. The event will conclude at 6 p.m., after 32 riders have each taken a one-hour shift.

Last year, Team FITT-Rx was honored with the “Impact

ELMHURST — Together, two student groups at York High School, the York-hi newspaper and the York Dukes football team, are joining efforts to host a fundraiser.

But it is not just any ordinary fundraiser – in this case, teachers at York High School will be working behind the counter at north McDonald’s Restaurant on York Road. The event, called McTeacher’s Night, will be held on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the North Elmhurst McDonald’s on York Road.

In the past year, the Yorkhi has had to significantly cut back on the amount of print they publish for the single reason of a lack of funding. In previous years, four or more issues were able to be written and edited by newspaper students, but this year, only one issue will be written. With each print paper costing a large amount of money, this fundraiser has the power to make a change-the newspaper could be brought back.

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Community Calendar April 29 - May 25

H Pick of the week H the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED! Wednesday, May 4 Heritage Foundation hosts Mid-Century Mod Cocktail Party At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is hosting a Mid-Century Mod Cocktail Party at Pints, 112 S. York St. Channel your inner Don or Betty Draper for “the most” cocktail party celebrating the 1950s and early ’60s with drinks and throwback bites you’ll dig. Costumes are welcome—but don’t be a square! Register at elmhursthistory. org (in the Adult Programs section). Fee: $15/Foundation members, $18/non-members. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457.

Friday, April 29 PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support (PAS) will host The PANDAS Bash! At Fitz’s Spare Keys at 119 N. York St. in Elmhurst. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., live music at 7:30, raffles, silent auction. Tickets: $40 includes appetizers, two drink tickets, desserts. Adults 21+ only. Tickets available at pandasbash.bpt.me or at pas. care Saturday, April 30 • From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Elmhurst Police Dept. will offer Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Officers will be in the west parking lot at 125 E. First Street to collect expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs for safe destruction, no questions asked. Info: 630-530-3050 or dea.gov.

• At 12:30 p.m., the Women of Bethel United Church of Christ will hold their Spring Tea in the church’s new Welcome Center at 315 E. St. Charles Road. Full-tea menu in an elegant setting; program: Jenny Riddle will perform her one-woman show in character based on Cokie Roberts’ book Capital Dames: The Women of the Civil War. Proceeds benefit the Elmhurst Shoe Fund. Tickets, available beginning April 1, are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance, as seating is limited. Tickets for the program only (without tea) are $10 at the door. The program begins at 1:45 p.m. Guests are invited to wear hats and gloves.

Call 630-834-6254 for tickets and info.

Monday, May 2 The Elmhurst Garden Club will meet at the Wilder Mansion. At 10:30 a.m.: member plant and flower sale; 11:30 a.m.: luncheon, celebrating the Club’s 90th anniversary; 1 p.m.: Program: “Perennial of the Year, A Look Backward and Forward” by Martha Smith, U of IL Extension Services. Bring items that you want identified to add to the discussion. Info: elmhurstgardenclub.org. or e-mail fredricksondonna@comcast.net Saturday, May 7 • From 6 a.m. to 12 noon, the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst will hold its 63rd annual Pancake Day at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road. Mother’s Day plant sale will also take place.

• Beginning at 2:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Rotary Club is hosting its 2nd annual Derby Day, at Ditka’s Trackside in Arlington Heights. Guests urged to wear Derby attire.

Only 350 tickets will be sold, available from club members for a $100 donation. Info: elmhurstrotary.org.

• At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony concludes its Season with a “concert of friendship,” featuring concertmaster Rika Seko. Held at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Tickets are $32/adults, $30/seniors, $9/students; addl. $5/ticket at the door. Group, family rates available. Info: 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony. org.

Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12 From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, the Abbey will hold the AARP Smart Driver Course for seniors 62-and-older.

It is an eight-hour course so participants must attend both days. Pre-registration required. Fees: AARP members/$15, non-members/$20, must be paid by check payable to AARP on first day of class. Info: (630) 993-8193 or epd.org.

Friday, May 13 From 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Park District’s Trivia Challenge. Prizes awarded.

Fee: $13/Abbey members, $16/non-members. Deadline to register: May 6. Info: (630) 993-8193 or epd.org.

Sunday, May 15 From 1:00-5:00 p.m., the 20th Annual Elmhurst Museum Day will be held at the Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst Public Library, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, and Wilder Park. Jump on the trolley as it rolls through Elmhurst to visit local museums.

This year, the fun spills into Wilder Park where the Elmhurst Park District Conservatory joins in the party, food trucks will be available for picnics, and Elmhurst Public Library hosts games and storytimes for kids. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-8331457

Friday, May 20 From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation (PEP) and Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst will hold the 23rd Annual Sugar Creek Golf Outing. Golfers enjoy a buffet luncheon before or after a round of golf. Fee: $50. Call (630) 993-8924 to reserve your spot.

Wednesday, May 25 From 7-9 p.m., School District 205 will hold a community input session regarding math curriculum at the District Office, 162 South York St. The public is invited.

Ongoing programs: • Now through May 29, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., presents a exhibit from the Smithsonian called Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457 • Now through May 13, the York High School Key Club is collecting for a shoe drive , which will be donated to “Soles For Kids.” Collection bins are located in most District 205 schools and at the Wagner Center and the Elmhurst YMCA. • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the

Tickets still available for PANDAS Bash!

Proceeds will help those with PANDAS/PANS ELMHURST —- On Friday, April 29, PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support (PAS) will host The PANDAS Bash! at Fitz’s Spare Keys at 119 N. York St. in Elmhurst. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and include appetizers, two drink tickets and desserts.

The event will feature Mike and Joe, “a modern rock cover band widely regarded as one of the very best sounding cover bands in the nation.” The band begins at 7:30. There will be a silent auction and raffles for attendees.

This event is open to adults only 21 and older. Funds raised will provide grants distributed twice yearly by PAS. At press time, tickets were still available at pandasbash. bpt.me or at pas.care and on their facebook page.

Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month.

Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800.

• TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sensibly—meets on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10-11 a.m.

Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net.

County announces 2016 highway, trail construction projects

WHEATON — Repairs to the Highland Avenue bridges over Interstate 88 and Route 56 highlight DuPage County’s 2016 spring construction projects.

The project will include repairs to both bridges, median and curb repair, patching and resurfacing Highland Avenue from the Interstate 88 bridge to south of 31st Street. The project is expected to cost $1.4 million and to be completed in early September.

This spring, various types of other construction projects will be performed across the County, including road resurfacing, road patching, pavement crack-sealing, road re-striping, intersection improvements, lighting upgrades, traffic signal upgrades, new landscaping, sidewalk repair and construction of a new salt dome.

The 2016 highway and trail construction projects will be paid for using a combination of county and federal funds.

For more information, visit dupageco.org/dot/construction.

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According to Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth, the offender entered the Jewel Store on Schiller Street and demanded money from the TCF Bank teller.

He then left the scene on foot with an undetermined amount of currency. No weapon was displayed.

The offender is described as a male black in his late 20’s with a medium build and facial hair on the bottom of his chin.

He was wearing eyeglasses, a black baseball cap, a light gray hooded sweatshirt with a red Wisconsin Badgers logo on the front, black athletic pants with

a white stripe down the sides, and a black backpack.

Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect

is asked to call the Elmhurst Police Department at 630-5303050 or submit information to policeinfo@elmhurst.org

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Pictured is the person who allegedly robbed the TCF Bank, located within the Jewel Food Store at 153 E. Schiller Street, on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. As of Monday, April 25, Police Chief Michael Ruth told the Independent that the investigation was ongoing and that police were reviewing all leads. Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is asked to call the Elmhurst Police Department at 630-530-3050 or submit information to policeinfo@ elmhurst.org

City announces launch of redesigned website ELMHURST — The City of Elmhurst launched its redesigned website on Monday, April 25. The new site at elmhurst.org provides viewers with an improved user-friendly experience with enhanced navigation and functionality throughout, allowing access to detailed information on City and Government services.

“The City’s website is one of the first impressions that people have of Elmhurst,” said City Manager Jim Grabowski.

“It was time for a refreshed look to this first impression of our community.”

The revamped site features a new look with enhanced features, including highlighted information on City news, — City Manager Jim Grabowski featured stories, events and public meetings. New to the site are department blogs, which include updates from the police department, fire department and economic development success stories.

Residents are encouraged to subscribe to receiving news through the “Alerts Sign Up” section of the site.

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first impressions that people have of Elmhurst. It was time for a refreshed look to this first impression of our community.”

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Choose DuPage hosts 7th annual Regional Business Outlook Cronin, others to speak; State Comptroller to deliver keynote address

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was on schedule to attend the 7th annual Regional Business Outlook luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, but he has had to decline. Delivering the keynote address in his place will be Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger, which could be better yet, if questions come up about the state’s financial woes and concerns with the budget (or lack thereof).

Called Opportunity Matters: The Details, The Choices and the Growing Potential of Today’s Economy, Choose DuPage is hosting the event, along with sponsors BMO Harris,

Ball, Blooming Color Printing, Maclyn and PNC. It will take place on Tuesday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Drury Lane Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace.

Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased at choosedupage.com.

Scheduled speakers include DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, who will offer the DuPage County Outlook; Brian G. Belski, Chief Investment Strategy for BMO Capital Markets will present the U.S. Market Outlook; the Keynote Presentation will be given by The Honorable Leslie Munger, Comptroller, State of Illinois.

The program also includes a Business Leaders Roundtable, moderated by Lisa Leiter, independent broadcast and print journalist. Others on the panel include Sean Chou, CEO, Catalytic; Anne R. Pramaggiore, resident & CEO, ComEd; and, Mike Vivoda, St. VP and president, West Region, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare.

Kiwanis seeks sponsors for annual Pancake Day, plant sale ELMHURST — The Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst will hold its 63rd annual Pancake Day on Saturday, May 7 from 6 a.m. to 12 noon at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road. At this time, the club is reaching out to businesses and organizations who may wish to sponsor a portion of the event, so that proceeds can all be donated to the club for its various missions, locally, across DuPage County and worldwide.

Sponsor levels are as follows: • Diamond – Gifts of $500 or more • Gold – Gifts of $250-499 • Silver – Gifts of $100-$249 • Pancake mix -- $500 • Gluten-free mix -- $200 • Syrup -- $250

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Bruce Weinstein believes the key to professional and personal success is having not just emotional intelligence, but also ethical intelligence. Emotionally intelligent people are aware of how they and others feel; ethically intelligent people know how to use this awareness in the right way, and have the courage to do what is right.

Weinstein writes an ethics and leadership column for Fortune magazine online, and also has written for Bloomberg BusinessWeek and the Huffington Post. He has written three books, including The Good Ones: Ten Crucial Qualities of High-Character Employees; Ethical Intelligence: Five Principles for Untangling Your

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County agencies offer free seminar for small business Part of National Small Business Week May 1-7 LISLE — Because May 1-7 has been designated National Small Business Week, a special event for small businesses is being planned by Choose DuPage and workNet DuPage, the County’s economic and workforce development agencies. The information session will be held on Thursday, May

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Over 4500 sqft of living space in this all brick custom home backing up to Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve, Walk/Bike Path & Lake. Abundance of windows light up the 2 story family room w/ brick FP. Grand 2 story Foyer w/ Dual Stairs, Inlaw Bdrm, Inlaw Ktchn, 2 custom Wet Bars.

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6BR/4BA in Jefferson

6BR/4BA in Jefferson

Well cared for, traditional 2-story in desirable Jefferson school neighborhood. 5 beds up with in-law arrangement on 1st floor or basement. 1st Floor - Refinished hw floors, office/BR, full bath, laundry/mudroom, separate dining and living rms, open $799,900

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Updated Ranch on 1/3 acre Lot

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Updated 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Ranch Home in outstanding location just steps from the Great Western Trail. Updated Kitchen w/ Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances. Hardwood floors, fully finished basement with wet bar, built in media center, and pool table. New sump with battery back up, wonderful laundry area. Private patio overlooking yard. Tuckpointing in 2015, newer shades, newer washer. New sump pump & ejector with battery back up! $279,900

Well maintained & updated 4 bedroom ranch set on an over-sized 75 x 195 lot in Villa Park. Loads of updates & storage make this ranch a hidden gem. The fully finished basement offers a large family room w/ fireplace, home office and 4th bedroom w/ en suite bathroom just done in 2015.

Recent owner improvements include: two updated baths, updated kitchen w/ newer counters, tile backsplash, flooring, SS appliances, & breakfast bar. Brand new furnace and storage shed, most windows replaced in 2013, roof & gutters in 2011, hot water heater in 2009. All this on a 1/3 acre, fenced lot make this a must see! $265,000

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Updates Throughout!

Updates Throughout!

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Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized rooms, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, large eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining and living room with first floor master suite with full bath and walk in closet. Full, finished basement with family room, arts/crafts room, workshop, laundry, tons of storage, & exterior access to fully fenced and professionally landscaped yard with fenced dog kennel. $530,000

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Located on a private cul-de-sac with 4,500 square feet of living space! A newer 3rd floor addition features vaulted Master Suite ceiling, floor to ceiling built-ins, spa-baths, & private WIC & laundry. Lovely 1st floor family room overlooking a resort-like backyard with heated in-ground pool, hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, and an EXTRA 100 feet of land. THIS HOME IS ONE OF A KIND INSIDE & OUT! $749,000

Lincoln School Bungalow

Lincoln School Bungalow

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Expanded kitchen with breakfast bar, desk area and mudroom. Partially finished basement with good storage, newer furnace, hot water heater, and 2.5 car garage. Walk to Lincoln, Bryan, Prairie Path, and Spring Road Business District. Great starter home opportunity on a fantastic block. $395,000

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Enjoy high visibility on busy West Avenue & Great arterial location 290/ 355/North Avenue. This suite gets lots of natural light, has large common reception area & 2 private offices. Rent includes water, common area usage & parking. Tenant pays flat fee for electric of $55/month. $595/month rent (472 sqft). Plenty of parking, great place for any small business to call home!

3BR East End Ranch

3BR East End Ranch

Great starter home opportunity just east of downtown Elmhurst. 2nd owners have taken great care of this 3 bedroom brick ranch with full basement. Directly across the street from kids’ playground and East End Park/Pool. Meticulously

Great starter home opportunity just east of downtown Elmhurst. 2nd owners have taken great care of this 3 bedroom brick ranch with full basement. Directly across the street from kids’ playground and East End Park/Pool. Meticulously maintained with hardwood floors, newer appliances, HVAC, roof, and granite kitchen counters. A full basement with finished family room, laundry room, and tons of storage. Walkable to downtown Elmhurst, Metra Station, and Field Elementary school. $274,900

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Meticulously maintained & close to town/train! Over 3000 sqft of finished living space, 5BR/2 BA w/ a full finished basement all on an oversized lot. Totally Move in ready, Master Suite BR w/ en suite BA, 2nd flr laundry, great living rm w/ bay wndw,

Meticulously maintained & close to town/train! Over 3000 sqft of finished living space, 5BR/2 BA w/ a full finished basement all on an oversized lot.

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Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath brick and stone Georgian. Great bones - needs updating. Perfect for renovation or new home construction. Location on alley allows for rear garage placement creating a wider build-able footprint. Sold as-is.

Investment Opportunity Uptown Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath brick and stone Georgian. Great bones - needs updating. Perfect for renovation or new home construction. Location on alley allows for rear garage placement creating a wider build-able footprint.

Sold as-is. $324,900

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Move In Ready Townhome!

Move In Ready Townhome!

From head to toe this lovely home has been kept in pristine condition. Enjoy HUGE open Kitchen w/ Granite CT’s, SS Appliances, Pub Style seating, table space in dining area which opens to Family Rm w/ tons of natural light & flanked by $235,000

From head to toe this lovely home has been kept in pristine condition. Enjoy HUGE open Kitchen w/ Granite CT’s, SS Appliances, Pub Style seating, table space in dining area which opens to Family Rm w/ tons of natural light & flanked by a gas fireplace. HW thruout 1st floor, Upstairs w/ Master Suite, His/Her closets, luxurious en suite Bathroom, HUGE 2nd bedroom, full 2nd Bathroom, 2nd Floor Laundry Rm. Basement w/ surround sound for entertaining, movies, or the big game, workout area/play area/office, PLUS storage galore! So many improvements w/ Half Bath on 1st floor GUTTED, New Carpet UP/ DOWN, high efficiency HVAC! $235,000

Center of Town!

Center of Town!

Can’t miss w/ this center of town 2-story. Freshly painted interior and tastefully decorated throughout, this home checks all the boxes - 4 beds up, master suite, eat-in kitchen open to 2-story family rm w/ brick fireplace, 1st floor office or 5th bed $634,999

Can’t miss w/ this center of town 2-story. Freshly painted interior and tastefully decorated throughout, this home checks all the boxes - 4 beds up, master suite, eat-in kitchen open to 2story family rm w/ brick fireplace, 1st floor office or 5th bed for in-law arrangement, 1st floor full bath, separate formals, 2 car attached garage, huge fenced yard w/ storage shed. Many new updates furnace, humidifier, & oven (2016), AC, sump pump, upstairs carpet, washer/dryer (2013), and more. Walk to town/train location w/ sought after Hawthorne Elementary & Sandburg Middle Schools. Meticulously maintained and ready for new owners to call home. $634,999

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Two arrested for burglary in south Elmhurst ELMHURST — According to a release issued

by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth, on Friday, April 22 at 3:30 a.m., Elmhurst police responded to a report from a homeowner who had confronted a male subject inside the attached garage of his residence in the 300 block of Hill Street. As police arrived, they discovered an occupied white Buick with an adult male in the driver’s seat a short distance away. The driver told police that he had an accomplice who was still on foot. In a subsequent search of the area, a police K-9 located a juvenile subject hiding inside the attached garage of another residence in the 300-block of Hill Street.

Investigation subsequently revealed that the offenders had entered an unlocked car in the driveway of the first house and used the garage door opener to gain entry into the occupied house. The juvenile offender then discovered an unlocked door of a home a few houses away and entered that home while the residents were asleep. The juvenile offender took cash and other valuables from the residence before being captured by the Elmhurst police in the attached garage.

Charged with residential burglary was Eddy J. Herrera, 18, of Berwyn, and a 17-year-old juvenile.

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Now in its 25th year, Silverado Jr. open for business

Jack Island, Silverado Grill, Charity Ahlgrim, Community Bank of Elmhurst and Bill Shepard, Lincoln Elementary School, prepare to assist the 108 fifth grade students in the annual Silverado Jr. opening on Sunday, April 24. The class project, in which students learn about operating a business, securing a commercial loan and serving customers, featured more than 400 attendees. The event is sponsored annually by Silverado Grill and the Community Bank of Elmhurst.

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Charging drivers a tax per mile would force rural families to subsidize urban transportation, a Central Illinois congressman said.

Illinois Senate Bill 3279 would have Illinois drivers paying road taxes in one of three ways beginning July 2025: Pay a flat rate based on 30,000 miles a year, report miles by reading an odometer or use an electronic location device to track miles.

Central Illinois Republican Congressman Rodney Davis told WMAY Springfield that taxing mileage will affect families in his district more than families in urban areas.

“My single mom in rural America will be subsidizing those mass transit opportunities for all the others in the urban areas,” Davis said. “I think it’s wrong.”

However, Davis said ultimately it’s up to state governments.

Democratic Congressman Bill Foster of Naperville said in an email: “This type of legislation would be unnecessary if

the federal government altered the unfair funding formulas … that returns $89 per Illinoisan each year when each Alaskan gets $609.”

Meanwhile, a longtime electric vehicle driver said taxing drivers per mile shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach.

Ted Lowe, the former president of the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association, said he understands that people driving more fuel-efficient vehicles, hybrids or electric cars need to pay their fair share for the roads. But Lowe said taxing people by the number of miles they drive isn’t fair because some vehicles are heavier than others.

“A bicycle can go 10 miles and an SUV can go 10 miles.”

Lowe said. “Which one is hurting the road more?”

Lowe said whatever plan lawmakers come up with should be as fair as possible but, “there’s no equitable way to share the earth, right?”

SB 3279 remains in the Senate Executive Committee.

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Sports

April 28, 2016 • 31

York boys tennis team defeats Wheaton North and Proviso West Strong doubles play fuels Dukes in Wheaton victory

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — Let’s play two.

That’s exactly what the York boys tennis team did recently, hosting both Wheaton North and Proviso West in separate dual matches.

York won both contests to improve to 6-6 overall. The Proviso win put the Dukes at 2-2 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action.

In the win over Wheaton North, the Dukes won all five doubles matches to secure the team victory.

At No. 2 doubles, Tom Vogt and Jimmy Licata fought back from a 5-2 deficit in the third set to win the match in a close tie-breaker and ensure the dual-meet win.

“Our doubles players played with a lot of confidence and were very aggressive in their matches,” said York coach Tres Heimann.

In the 5-3 win, Lucas Gough and Jacob Wit were 6-2, 6-3 winners at No. 1 doubles.

Vogt and Licata were 6-7 (3), 6-3, 7-6 (6) winners at No. 2 doubles. Tommy Naples and Johnny Wheeler were 6-0, 6-2 winners at No. 3 doubles. Josh Mirretti and Kevin Rachwalski were 6-0, 6-1 winners at No. 4 doubles. Luke Brigman and Matt Dillon were 6-1, 6-4 winners at No. 5 doubles.

In a 7-0 conference win against Proviso West, Gough was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles. Vogt was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles and Jack Julian was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 3 singles. York won the four doubles matches by default.

In earlier action, the Dukes dropped a 7-0 WSC Silver Division contest to Hinsdale Central.

In York’s 5-2 non-confer-

ence win over Stagg in Palo Hills, Julian was a 6-2, 6-3 winner at No. 3 singles.

Gough and Wit were 6-1, 6-2 winners at No. 1 doubles.

Naples and Wheeler were 6-3, 7-5 winners at No. 2 doubles.

Mirretti and Taylor were 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 winners at No. 3 doubles, while Jared Doan and Brigman were 6-3, 4-6, (10-2) winners at No. 4 doubles.

York also recently competed in the Maine South Invitational in Park Ridge. Austin Taylor had a win at No. 1 singles. Julian had one win at No. 2 singles. Naples and Wheeler had a pair of wins at No. 3 doubles, while Gough and Wit had one win at No. 1 doubles, as did Vogt and Licata at No. 2 doubles.

After the Proviso West and Wheaton North wins, Taylor, Mirretti, Naples and Wheeler were all tied for the team lead in wins with nine. Wit had eight wins. Rachwalski, Gough, Vogt, Licata, Brigman and Luke Mazzocco each had six wins. Dillon had four wins.

Soccer Saturday

IC Catholic Prep junior Tessa Langan takes a shot against Joliet West during the Timothy Christian/IC Catholic Prep Tournament held on Satuday, April 23 at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst. The Knights lost to the Tigers but scored a thrilling 3-2 victory over the De La Salle Meteors in their second match. courtesy photo

York baseball team scores two key wins Dukes are 7-2 in conference play through nine games

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York baseball team made a statement.

The Dukes took the first two games of a three-game series from perennial West Suburban Conference Silver Division power Oak ParkRiver Forest.

The two wins put York at 7-2 overall in WSC Silver action with two full series (Hinsdale Central and Lyons Township) and two-thirds of a series (Glenbard West) still to play. York was scheduled to

close out its Oak Park series earlier this week and was to make up one of the Glenbard West games on Wednesday.

In a 5-4 win over Oak ParkRiver Forest, York scored four runs in the fifth inning to break a scoreless tie. The Dukes finished with nine hits.

Cam Fowler went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Josh Hovance was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Frank Romano had a hit, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base.

Cole Miller pitched six innings and struck out three to earn the win. Brennan McGovern struck out two in the final inning to get the save.

In a 10-2 win over Oak Park-River Forest, York led 7-2 after four innings and belted out 12 hits in the con-

test.

Fowler had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Marc Thieme had two hits and two runs scored. Matt Riecker went 4-for-5 with two runs scored, a double and an RBI. Phil Schlitter had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Nick Lee had two hits, a run scored and an RBI. Mike O’Malley had a hit and two RBI. Hovance had a double.

Joe Polowsky pitched a complete game to earn the win. He allowed no earned runs and six hits. He struck out seven, walked none and threw 69 of 91 pitches for strikes.

In earlier action, York dropped a 13-3 WSC crossover game to Downers Grove South. York had eight hits in the game.

Fowler had a hit and an RBI. Thieme went 2-for-3. Riecker had a double, while Polowsky went 2-for-2 with two runs scored. Hovance also was 2-for-2 with two RBI. Austin Gelsomino took the loss.

In an 8-4 WSC crossover win against Addison Trail, the Dukes pounded out 12 hits and led 3-1 after the first inning.

Fowler went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Riecker went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Kevin Lipkin was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Miller went 1-for-3 with a run scored, a double and two RBI. Nick Lee went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Gelsomino was the win-

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SPORTS

VanTholen sharp on mound in Timothy Christian shutout of Walther Christian Brush throws runner out at plate from outfield in win against Illiana Christian

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — Timothy Christian pitcher Shaun VanTholen had quite the starting debut.

VanTholen threw 6 1/3 innings of shutout ball, allowing four hits and striking out three in a 59-pitch outing. His strong mound outing helped the Trojans score a 2-0 Metro Suburban Conference East Division win over Walther Christian.

Timothy scored single runs in the third and fifth innings and had seven hits in the contest.

In the third inning, Jimmy Allen singled, was sacrificed to second

by Josh Anderson and scored on an RBI single by Jimmy Brush.

An insurance run was added in the fifth when Allen singled and stole second. Brush walked and both runners advanced a base on a Carter Johnson single. Noah Marrera’s sacrifice fly scored Allen.

In the top of the seventh inning, Johnson made a diving catch on a short fly to right. Johnson later went in to relieve VanTholen in the inning and after yielding a single, struck out the final two batters to earn his second save in two days. Johnson also was 3-for3 at the plate.

Timothy also scored a 5-2 win over Aurora Central Catholic.

The Trojans broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the fourth inning and added a pair in the fifth. Timothy finished with nine hits.

Patrick Roelofs was the winning pitcher. Johnson and Marrera each had a double.

Timothy also lost a 14-13 slugfest to Glenbard South. The Trojans had 17 hits in the game. The two teams combined for 36 hits.

Timothy took an early 4-0 lead in the first inning. Allen singled and moved to second on an error.

Brush then singled to score Allen.

Brush and Johnson scored on a two-run double by Marrera and Nathan Bouman scored on an RBI single by VanTholen.

Glenbard South came right back to score four runs in its half of the first inning and added another run in the second to take a 5-4 lead.

However, Timothy sent 11 men to the plate in the fourth inning and scored six runs. Johnson’s double off the left-field fence scored Josh Anderson with Brush advancing to third. Marrera again doubled to drive in Brush and

Johnson. Brian Schiff walked and then moved to third on a Roelofs’ double, which drove in Marrera.

Joe Bootsma, running for Marrera, scored on a single to right by VanTholen. Allen then singled to left scoring Roelofs with the last run of the inning.

Timothy upped the ante to 13-5 in the fifth inning. Anderson walked, Johnson singled and Marrera was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Joey Davidson reached on an error, driving in Anderson.

Johnson then scored on a fielder’s choice. Roelofs reached on an infield hit, scoring Bouman, who was running for Schiff.

Glenbard South pulled within two with six runs in the fifth and added two more in the bottom of the sixth to even the score and had the game-winner in the seventh.

Marrera had three hits and four RBI to lead Timothy. Allen went 3-for-4. Marrera had two doubles, while Johnson and Roelofs each added a double. Brush was the losing pitcher.

In other action, the Trojans scored a 4-2 Metro Suburban Conference East Division win over Illiana Christian in eight innings.

Illiana took an early 1-0 lead in the third and almost scored another run, but Brush caught a fly ball for the second out of the inning and threw out a runner at home to end the threat. With the bases loaded, the runner on third scored on a sharp single to right. Brush fielded the ball and threw a onehopper to the plate where Marrera applied the tag to the runner trying to score from second.

Illiana held the lead until the top of the fifth inning. Allen singled and Anderson doubled to put runners at first and third. Brush grounded into a double play, leaving Allen at third. Johnson then homered to left to give the Trojans a 2-1 lead.

Illiana scored in the bottom of the seventh to even the score at 2-2.

In the top of the eighth, Marrera singled and Davidson reached on a fielder’s choice. Schiff and Roelofs both singled to load the bases. On a 1-2 count, Bootsma grounded to the shortstop who booted the ball, allowing Bootsma to reach base and Davidson to cross the plate with the eventual game-winner.

Johnson retired the side in order in the bottom of the eighth inning to pick up the eight-inning complete-game win. He struck out nine and walked one and allowed seven hits.

Anderson reached base four

times with three hits and a walk.

Marrera, Davidson and Schiff each had two hits.

In the first game of the series with Illiana, Timothy suffered a 14-0 loss in six innings. Illiana led only 1-0 through four innings, but scored 13 runs over the fifth and sixth innings.

The Trojans also split a recent MSC East Division doubleheader with Guerin Prep.

In a 9-5 Game 1 loss, Timothy led 3-0 thanks to a three-run third inning. Brush started with a single. A Marrera single moved Brush to second. Davidson reached on an error with the other runners advancing. Another error allowed Schiff to reach first with Brush scoring. Bootsma (running for Marrera) scored on a fielder’s choice. Davidson later scored on Nick Huisman’s single to left.

Timothy scored another run in the top of the fourth to take a 4-0 lead. Allen reached on an error.

Marrera was hit by a pitch and Allen moved to second. Johnson singled to left to score Allen.

Guerin scored three in the fourth to cut the lead to 4-3 and added three in the fifth and three in the sixth.

In the top of the seventh, Timothy’s Johnson doubled. Davidson singled, moving Johnson to third. Roelof’s sacrifice fly scored Johnson.

The Trojans had eight hits in the game. Allen was the losing pitcher.

In the nightcap, Timothy recorded a 9-4 win. Guerin led 1-0 in the first inning, but Timothy evened the score in the bottom of the second. Schiff walked, advanced to second on a groundout and scored on Huisman’s single.

In the third, Brush singled and Johnson was hit by a pitch, putting runners at first and second.

Two consecutive walks scored Brush and Johnson.

Guerin scored two runs to tie the game again, but Timothy scored three runs in the fourth to take the lead for good. Marrera’s two-run single plated Nick Tameling, who had doubled, and Brush, who had reached on an error. Davidson drove in the last run of the inning with a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the fifth, Huisman doubled to left and scored on Allen’s single. Marrera singled, bringing home Allen. Davidson singled home VanTholen, who was running for Marrera.

Schiff threw 6 2/3 innings to earn the victory, striking out 13 and allowing only two earned runs.

Rowell wins four events at meet for IC Catholic Prep boys track team

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — There has been plenty to celebrate of late for the IC Catholic Prep track teams.

IC Catholic Prep’s boys team won the St. Francis Invitational that also included host St. Francis, Westmont, Walther Christian, St. Edward and Aurora Central Catholic.

Knights’ standout Jordan Rowell had another highly successful meet, winning four events.

“Jordan continues to show why he is one of the top performers in Illinois,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Bob Cronin. “He dominated at St. Francis.”

Rowell won the long jump with a mark of 21-2. He won the 100 with a time of10.76, won the 400 in 52.54 and won the 200 in 22.57.

IC Catholic Prep’s 400 relay team of Luke Ricobene, Lazerick Eatman, Luke Calles and Aaron Taylor won with a time of 44.98.

Jack Ricobene was third in the 110 high hurdles with a time of 17.43 and has gone as low as 16.9 this year.

Chuck Hipskind won the 800 in 2:09.86, while Taylor was third in the 200 at 23.62.

Cronin noted the Knights’ 800 relay team of Luke Ricobene, Eatman, Calles and Taylor would have won but were disqualified for an illegal exchange outside the zone.

The Knights’ 1,600 relay team of Luke Ricobene, Calles, Francisco Monteon and Josh Simmons won in 3:41.82.

Luke Ricobene also won the 300 hurdles with a time of 41.85, while his brother, Jack, took fourth.

Senior Will Lyles won the high jump at 5-8. Kris Askew won the triple jump with a mark of 37-5 3/4.

Josh Simmons was third in the event at 36-10.

On the girls’ front, freshman Jaida Smith set the school record in the triple jump at the Aurora Central Catholic quad with a leap of 33-4 3/4.

The IC Catholic Prep 800 relay team took first in a season-best 1:53.3 at the ACC meet and also won at the St. Francis Invitational. That group includes Kerry Mulligan, Smith, Katie Harvey and Kiersten King.

The Knights’ 400 relay team won at ACC and placed second at St. Francis with a season-best time of 52.29.

“Our sprint relay group continues to excel,” said Cronin.

King, a junior, won the 200 at ACC in a time of 26.50, which is below the Class 1A state-qualifying standard of 26.94.

Mikko Eguia took first at ACC in the 800 with a time of 2:32.1.

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ning pitcher. He pitched two innings and fanned two.

Fowler, Will Dvorak and Lee all pitched in the game.

York wrapped up a three-game conference sweep of Proviso West with an 8-1 win. York amassed six hits.

Dowler walked twice and scored two runs. Riecker had a double, a run scored, two stolen bases and two RBI. Lee had a hit and an RBI. Hovance went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Frank Romano had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. York stole seven bases as a team.

Hovance went the distance to earn the win. He allowed seven hits over seven innings and struck out eight.

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IC Catholic Prep vs. Joliet West: Girls soccer action

Sophomore keeper Rochelle Spizzirri during the first of two matches IC played in the 6 team, Timothy Christian/IC courtesy photos Catholic Prep Tournament on Knights junior Demitra Del Flacco outpaces two Tigers Saturday, April 23 at Plunkett IC’s Christa Prado, a freshman, intercepts a Joliet West pass. defenders on Saturday, April 23.

Athletic Complex.

Above left: IC Catholic Prep sophomore Grace Fuller hustles to the ball against Joliet West.

Above right: Junior Tess Reardon (18) and freshman Suzy Maloney (7) during a stoppage.

The Knights lost the match 4-0.

Bottom right: Freshman Olivia Hurt defends a Tigers player. The Knights came back for a 3-2 overtime win against De La Salle in their second match of the day, Hurt netted 2 goals in that contest.

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York girls lacrosse team off to fast start Dukes ranked third in the state earlier last week, defeat highly touted Montini

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The highschool lacrosse community’s eyes are wide-open when it comes to the York girls team.

Through the first 11 games of the season, the Dukes sported a 9-2 record and also were 1-1 in West Suburban Conference play.

Earlier last week, the state had taken notice of York’s strong play as evidenced by its No. 3 Illinois ranking by the website www.laxpower. com.

York recorded a key 13-12 win over rival Montini, which was ranked No. 7 in the state.

Zoe Lawless was leading the conference in goals and points. On defense, Katie Toohey was second in the conference in caused turnovers.

On the offensive end, York has relied on the likes of Lawless, Lauren Anderson, Emma Baubly, Ellie Grubbs, Emily Sieghenthaler and Sam Wilson for the bulk of the team’s scoring.

Coach Ryan Walz has been thrilled with the play of Izzy Torress and Caroline Fritch in goal.

“Izzy and Caroline have been great in goal,” said Walz.

“Izzy was fantastic against Montini.”

Walz points to the team’s success as a byproduct of what goes on during practice. “We work really hard in practice and we play so well together,” he said. “We are very focused

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The York girls lacrosse team scored a recent 13-12 victory over rival and No. 7 state-ranked Montini. York was ranked No. 3 in the state earlier last week.

and determined to achieve the goals we set in the beginning of the season.”

The Dukes’ transition game has been a positive thus far.

“Our transitions from defense to offense are fast and we score a large number of our goals due to our speed and ability to create separation from the defense,” said Walz.

Walz has seen a team effort on the offensive end through 11 games. “The passing, team chemistry and unselfish play in the offensive zone is very

impressive,” he said. “We work on doing things quick in practice and our girls have the stick skills to make the plays. We believe we have the fastest and most-conditioned team in the league.”

Walz said the team’s defensive play has exceeded expectations.

“Our defense has been much better than I imagined,” he said.

Walz noted newcomers Molly Grasse and Kerri O’Malley have done a good

job of adapting to new systems and a much faster pace.

“They seem to get better every game,” he said.

Depth also is in abundance on defense with Jenni Rudenga and Claire Dyra, plus senior defensive leaders Katie Toohey and Hannah Fleckenstein providing key assistance.

Walz also had high praise for Baubly and Anderson.

“Emma has been awesome taking draws and winning battles against the best players in

the league,” he said. “Lauren continues to be a dominant force in every facet.”

York heads to St. Louis, Mo., this weekend to face Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School and St. Joseph’s. Both teams were highly touted in 2015.

“We felt like we could beat every team we played except Loyola,” said Walz. “Loyola is the best in the Midwest for a reason, but other than that we know we can play with any team.”

Timothy Christian girls soccer team defeats Hinckley-Big Rock Zeilstra, Paterno leading Trojans in scoring this season

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The Timothy Christian girls soccer team split a pair of recent games.

The Trojans defeated Hinckley-Big Rock 3-2 in non-conference play, but lost 3-0 to Elmwood Park in a Metro Suburban Conference East Division contest. The 1-1 showing

left the Trojans at 6-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play.

“We’re responding to adversity and engaging physically in battles,” said Timothy Christian coach Jon Hamelinck of the team’s recent improvements.

Allison Zeilstra had two goals and an assist in the Hinckley-Big Rock game.

She’s tied for the team lead in scoring this year with six goals and six assists through the first 10 games. Toni Paterno also has six goals and sixassists.

Maddie Schaafsma has two goals and three assists.

“We have a variety of girls who have stepped up throughout the season,” said Hamelinck. “At various times we’ve relied on Toni, Allison, Maddie and Rachel Rink to provide us with offense.”

The Trojans, the coach noted, also have taken steps forward on defense. “We have improved significantly since our first couple games,” he said. “We have people in positions where they feel comfortable. There still is a lot of game knowledge that needs to be learned, but they are working hard and often keep us in

games.”

Heather Kocol has been one of the key cogs in the back for the Trojans. “Heather is a warrior on the back end,” said Hamelinck. “She has excellent speed that helps with recovery runs and she is fearless.

Our goals-against would be much higher if it wasn’t for her speed on the outside.”

Hamelinck also cited recent strong play from Rink. “Rachel has provided timely offense, especially in the absence of the injured Toni Paterno,” he said. “She still has some work to do to improve her touch, but

her speed often causes problems for the back line.”

Hamelinck added another strong trait of the team is the confidence it shows on the field. “We have a confidence about our group that I haven’t seen in years past,” he said.

“They have the mentality that they can compete with anyone and know that if they play the right way, they are a competitive group.”

Timothy hosts North Shore Country Day today and continues play in the Timothy Christian-IC Catholic Prep tournament Saturday.

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Gifford, Zastrow leading the way for Timothy Christian softball Seven of Zastrow’s had scored eight runs. for us so far,” said Moore. } We are very young and “Hope and Emily contin“We are very young and inex12 hits have gone ue to lead the team,” said perienced and unfortunately for extra bases Timothy coach Aaron Moore. inexperienced and unfortunately it shows at the wrong time.

“They lead us in every catWe’ve had several innings egory and every way. They where a fielded ball would ELMHURST — The Tim- compete and do all they can it shows at the wrong time.” get us to the dugout, but we

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

othy Christian softball team continues to get premium production from the duo of Hope Zastrow and Emily Gifford.

Through late last week, Zastrow was hitting .364 with 12 hits in 33 at-bats. She also had five doubles, two triples and had scored eight runs.

Gifford was hitting .286 with 10 hits in 35 at-bats. She also had a double, a triple and

to help the team be successful.”

Moore also lauded the work of Eloisa Arcos at shortstop.

“Eloisa is playing shortstop for the first time in four years and has done a nice job there,” he said. “She’s learning the position, but is getting better each game.”

Freshman Allison Heersink also has made an impact in

— Timothy coach Aaron Moore her first varsity season. She’s hitting .269 with a double and five RBI. “Allison has improved mightily since day one,” said Moore.

Moore has noticed an uptick in production at the plate of late.

“We’re improving offensively over the last few games,” he said.

In recent games, Timothy dropped a 13-7 game to Elmwood Park, lost 18-4 to Ridgewood and 17-2 to Wheaton St. Francis.

“The season has been rough

haven’t learned how to make that one play and it oftentimes leads to big innings.”

Timothy had games scheduled earlier this week against Luther North and Walther Christian. The Trojans are scheduled to host Illiana Christian today and Francis W. Parker Saturday for a pair of games starting at 10 a.m.

Ross wins three individual events for Timothy Christian boys track team Bosman first in 300 hurdles at Michigan meet for Trojans’ girls team

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — It was a hat trick for Timothy Christian boys track and field athlete Xavier Ross.

Ross won three individual events for the Trojans at the Union Christian meet held in Hudsonville, Mich.

Ross won the 100 for Timothy with a time of 11.38. Jalin Mayberry was fifth at 11.89.

Ross also won the 200 with a time of 23.17. Mayberry

Olivia Hoekstra took second in the 200 with a time of 27.44. Alyse Schnurr was sixth in the 100 hurdles with a time of 18.10.

The Trojans placed sixth in the 400 relay with a time of 55.86. That team included Zoe Stanton, Gabi Silvia, Ellie Jarzombek and Schnurr.

Timothy’s 800 relay team was second at 1:52.91.

That team included Hoekstra, Stanton, Schnurr and BosTimothy Christian man. girls track The 1,600 relay was third The Timothy Christian girls track team also had success at the Union Christian meet.

Hannah Bosman was first in the 300 hurdles with a time of 51.77. was sixth at 24.92. Ross made it a hat trick by winning the 300 hurdles with a time of 42.15.

Eryk Beigunski was second in the 800 at 2:03.14. Caiden Douma was eighth at 2:09.87.

Brett Harbaugh-Clark was ninth in the discus with a throw of 101-9. Michael Larkin was 10th in the 1,600 with a time of 11:16.13.

and threw a personal-best 18-1 in the shot put.

Hruska-Kelley was eighth in the high jump at 4-6. Olivia Hoekstra finished sixth in the long jump at 14-3. Bosman was ninth at 13-7.

Timothy Christian finished fifth as a team with 39 points, nine points higher than conference school Illiana Christian.

“It was great weather and our first serious outdoor meet,” said Hackert. “I was very pleased with the team.”

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with a time of 4:20.85. That team was comprised of Bosman, Valerie Hoekstra, Rachel Stoll and Olivia Hoekstra.

Coach Kevin Hackert noted the 1,600 relay team finished 10 second faster than the goal time going in and placed three places higher than expected.

The 3,200 relay team placed seventh with a time of 11:23.88. That group featured Valerie Hoekstra, Stoll, Heidi Westra and Nicole Terpstra.

Ruth Hruska-Kelley was fourth in the discus at 79-2

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ELMHURST — The York girls track team recently competed at the Downers Grove North Invitational and also took part in a triangular meet against Downers Grove South and Lyons Township.

At the Downers Grove North Invitational, the 3,200 relay team ran 9:55.57. That group included Julie Biggins, Erin Davies, Katherine Tomaska and Sarah May. The 400 relay team finished with a time of 54.01. That group included Jessica Dryden, Olivia Chavez, Lauren Loewer and Terrelisha Washington.

Sophia Kilgast ran 11:38.24 in the 3,200, while Alexa Menolascino ran the 100 hurdles in 19.53. Madison Park ran 14.09 in the 100.

Julie Biggins ran a 2:26.47 in the 800, while Tomaska ran 2:26.51.

York’s 800 relay team ran 1:54.23. That team included Chavez, Kaleigh Helm, Park and Washington.

Jackie Biggins ran 1:03.68 in the 400, while Emaan Mohsin ran 57.02 in the 300 hurdles.

Elizabeth Hagstrom ran 5:00.52 in the 1,600 run, while May ran 5:08.27. Washington ran

28.28 in the 200 dash. Both Hagstrom’s and May’s times in the 1,600 are lower than the state-qualifying time of 5:11.50.

York’s 1,600 relay team ran 4:22.78. That group included Jackie Biggins, Julie Biggins, Anna Morley and Hagstrom.

The frosh-soph 1,600 relay team ran 4:25.19 behind Tomaska, Davies, Olivia Williams and Chavez.

Morley went 4-11 in the high jump. Justine O’Leary had a mark of 7-0 in the pole vault.

Park jumped 14-6 in the long jump. Molly Evans went 31-9 1/4 in the triple jump. Kayla Johnson threw 27-7 1/2 in the shot put, while Tashara Royster threw 71-7 in the discus.

In the meet against Downers Grove South and Lyons Township, the 400 relay team of Dryden, Chavez, Helm and Evans ran 54.19.

Emily Fjeldstad ran 12:38.40 in the 3,200.

Menolascino ran 19.66 in the 100 high hurdles.

Washington clocked in at 13.45 in the 100.

Rosie Moll ran 13.52.

Hagstrom finished with a 2:21 in the 800. The 800 relay team ran 2:02.01 with Chavez, Helm, Moll and Washington.

May ran a minute-flat in the 400. Mohsin clocked in at 54.48 in the 300 hurdles.

Tomaska finished with a 5:28.70 time in the 1,600. Scarlett Hoffer ran 28.94 in the 200. The 1,600 relay team of Jackie Biggins, Moll, Hagstrom and O’Leary ran 4:44.

Morley went 5-0 in the high jump.

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York softball team tears through conference with three wins Dukes down Proviso West, Hinsdale Central and Lyons Township

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York softball team got the West Suburban Conference Silver Division portion of its schedule off to an impressive start.

The Dukes scored recent WSC Silver wins over Provi-

so West, Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central to start 3-0 in league play. The three wins moved York to 9-2 overall.

In a 19-0 win in five innings against Proviso West, York scored eight runs in the first inning, four more in the second and six in the fourth. The Dukes had eight hits in the

game.

Amanda Karnatz and Katherine Karnatz each had two hits.

Katherine Karnatz had four RBI. Amanda Karnatz had two RBI, as did Julia Derkowski.

Derkowski was the winning pitcher. She threw a fiveinning, one-hit, shutout and struck out seven.

In a 7-6 win over Lyons Township, York led 6-1 heading into the top of the seventh only to have Lyons reel off five runs to tie the game. York won it with a run in the bottom of the seventh.

The Dukes had 10 hits in the game. Sophomore pitcher Lauren Wojcik pitched 6 2/3 innings and struck out four, but did not get a decision. Sophomore Andrea Meagher recorded the final out of the Lyons half of the seventh inning and picked up the win.

Amanda Karnatz and Katherine Karnatz each had two hits.

Katherine Karnatz had three

RBI. Junior Shawna Hanrahan had a home run and two RBI. In an 11-5 win over Hinsdale Central, York pounded out 14 hits. Each team scored two runs in the first inning, but York put up three runs in the second, two in the third, one in the fourth and three more in the top of the fifth to take an 11-2 lead.

Kyra Kroll had three hits and four RBI for the Dukes. Mia Tran added three hits and two RBI. Abby Solem added three hits.

Meagher was the winning pitcher. She went the distance, striking out five in seven innings of work.

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Slugs and Bugs music rollicks from bluegrass to Dixieland to folk-pop to arena rock with songs you’ll be glad you remember long after the concert is over.

Tickets are available through eventbrite: Slugs & Bugs Concert or at the door for $5/person or $20/family.

Immanuel Lutheran Church is located at 142 East 3rd Street, Elmhurst.

City Centre begins First Fridays Rock on May 6 ELMHURST — Elmhurst City Centre is hosting live music in the plaza from 6-8 p.m. on the first Fridays of every month through the summer beginning Friday, May 6. Other dates are the Fridays of June 3, July 1 and August 5.

Several amateur groups will perform, primarily at City Centre plaza by the fountain, but also at various locations throughout downtown. At the May 6th event, School of Rock will perform.

In addition to live music, it will be a perfect time to shop and dine in the many establishments in and around City Centre. For more information, call 630-993-1600 or visit elmhurstcitycentre.com.

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Electric 10U team wins weekend tournament

Over the weekend of April 23-24, the Elmhurst Extreme Tournament was held at Berens Park, where the Electric 10U team ended up winning. Pictured are (top row, from left): Matthew Kastner, TJ Silkaitis, Coach Matt Richards, Kyle Waltz, Nick Dizonno, Jared Rodriguez, Nico Ruggieri, Charlie Wollensak; (bottom row, from left) Noah Hughes, Sean Winton, Cole Emmerich and Luke Richards.

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ELMHURST — Students, parents and staff all participated in various activities from crafting with recycled materials, to writing poetry or haikus, recycling quiz and information and storytelling all of which related to the earth and sustainability on Friday, April 22 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Left: These Field students draw on the sidewalk with chalk as part of the school’s celebration of Earth Day on Friday, April 22.

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Addison man sentenced to 52 years for murdering wife, injuring stepson down the sentence. Worley was given 40 years on the first degree murder charge and 12 years on the attempted murder charge.

For sentencing purposes, the charges will merge and run consecutively.

It was found that on July 26, 2013, at approximately 3 a.m., Addison police officers responded to a 9-1-1 domestic call at the Worley’s home. Upon arrival, officers found Martha Worley in the bedroom lying face up on the bed. It was apparent she had beaten about the head and face and sustained significant wounds to her head.

Her husband Kurtis Worley

ADDISON — According to a release issued by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin last week, Kurtis Worley, 36, of 915 N. Craig Place in Addison, has been sentenced to 52 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the 2013 stabbing death of his wife Martha and for severely injuring his stepson.

On January 15, 2015, Worley entered a blind plea of guilty to two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempt first degree murder in front of Judge Liam Brennan, who handed

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Hops for Humanity held its quarterly get-together at Exit Strategy Brewing in Oak Park on Monday, April 11. The group selected the Elmhurst Lions Club as the recipient of their Spring 2016 charitable donation. Jim Worden (pictured, right) presented on behalf of the Club. Other charities in the running this quarter were A Long Swim, which supports ALS research, and Let It Be Us, a foster care adoptions organization. Pictured with Worden is Pat Sheehan, founder of Hops for Humanity, along with his wife Julie Miller Sheehan.

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was lying on the floor of the bedroom, having sustained cuts to his wrists and neck, later determined to be self-inflicted. Martha was transported to Loyola where she passed away due to her injuries at approximately 5 p.m. that evening. Kurtis Worley was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

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Lawmakers talk taxes, ideas range from progressive tax to lower burden altogether

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Just what kind of new taxes could be in Illinois taxpayers’ future? Several state lawmakers outlined their ideas for tax increases during a forum on Monday.

Democratic state Senator Heather Steans said Illinois needs a progressive income tax similar to how the federal government taxes income.

She also said Illinois needs spending cuts alongside more revenue.

“This is not rocket science here in actually solving the budget,” Steans said. “We need some spending cuts and we need some revenue. We’ve got to do both.”

Democratic state Rep. Greg Harris proposed ending corporate tax loopholes, broadening sales taxes to include financial

transactions, pulling money from special funds, “potentially rolling back some of the cuts in the income tax (and) moving to progressive taxation in the state.”

Republican state Rep. Tom Morrison said lawmakers should steer clear of taxing a specific group of people.

“The 3,000 millionaires who left Chicago, as it was reported last week, just saying we’re going to tax them more is not going to bring them back,” Morrison said. “It’s going to increase that number.”

Morrison said if increasing taxes alone were the fix, it would have been done already.

He insisted on economic reforms the governor has said will help grow the economy and the tax base.

Republican state Rep. Patti Bellock said increasing taxes on a shrinking tax base is the

Addison man gets to 15 years for sexual assault, abuse Berlin praises local police for assisting investigation of Martin Villanueva

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According to a release from DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, last week an Addison resident was sentenced to 15 years of incarceration, having been found guilty of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony) and Predatory MARTIN Criminal Sexual VILLANUEVA Assault (Class X Felony).

Martin Villanueva, 33, of Addison, entered a plea of guilty to one count of for having inappropriate sexual contact with two minor female relatives. Villanueva appeared in court last week, where Judge Robert Miller sentenced him to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

According to the investigation, from August 1, 2006,

through June 30, 2008 and from August 1, 2010, through July, 2011, Villanueva had inappropriate sexual contact with two minor girls on several occasions in their own homes. The abuse was discovered following an investigation led by the Addison Police Department with assistance from the DuPage County Children’s Center.

On June, 4, 2015, Villanueva was arrested and charged. He appeared in Bond Court the following day and has been held in the DuPage County Jail since that time on $750,000 bail.

“Time and time again, Martin Villanueva had sexual contact with his two young victims just to satisfy his deviant sexual desires,” Berlin said. “I would like to thank the Addison Police Department for their work on this very disturbing case.”

Sentencing guidelines will require that Villanueva serve approximately 10½ years of his sentence before he is eligible for parole. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for life.

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Senator Matt Murphy said he doesn’t like the idea of tax increases but said Republicans, including the governor, will support them if they are part

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DU PAGE ESTATE OF Sherry A. Nowaczyk CASE NUMBER 2016 P 276 Notice is given of the death of Sherry A. Nowaczyk, whose address was 463 E. Adams, Elmhurst, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on 4/4, 2016 to Cathy Folz, 319 E. Goebel Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR, whose attorney is Joerg Seifert Law Offices P.C. NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or legatess of the above proceeding.

To Probate a will and whose name and address is not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on March 31, 2016 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074061 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 8, 2016, wherein the business firm of WHITE LAKE QUARTET LOCATED AT 2485 LINCOLNWOOD COURT, AURORA, IL 60504-6030 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) JONATHON WIEST, HOME ADDRESS 2485 LINCOLNWOOD COURT, AURORA, IL 60504-6030; NAME OF PERSON(S) CHRISTINE WIEST, HOME ADDRESS 2485 LINCOLNWOOD COURT, AURORA, IL 60504-6030.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 8TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 21, 28 & May 5, 2016) 240279 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074073 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 13, 2016, wherein the business firm of CARLOS SERVICES LOCATED AT 400 S VILLA ROAD, ADDISON, IL 60101-4104 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) CARLOS VALENTIN, HOME ADDRESS 400 S VILLA ROAD, ADDISON, IL 60101-4104.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 13TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 21, 28 & May 5, 2016) 240915

with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before 6 months after 1st publication, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

of a good deal on economic reforms to grow the economy.

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Joerg Seifert Law Offices P.C. DuPage Attorney No.: 6256984 Attorney For: Estate 100 S York St. #200 Elmhurst, IL 60126 Telephone: (630) 832-2333 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 28, May 5 & 12, 2016) 241613 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On May 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., a meeting conducted by Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 will take place at 162 S. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for identifying and providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2016-2017 school year. If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, you are encouraged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Kathleen Kosteck, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at 630617-8328.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074063 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 11, 2016, wherein the business firm of SLIDE TRANSPORTATION LOCATED AT 497 W ST CHARLES ROAD, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3137 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) SADDIQ HAFEEZ, HOME ADDRESS 497 W ST CHARLES ROAD, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3137.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2016.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074095 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 20, 2016, wherein the business firm of pecalhoun. com LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 4112, NAPERVILLE, IL 60567-4112 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) PAUL CALHOUN, HOME ADDRESS 30W050 CAPISTRANO COURT, #103, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2016.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074062 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 8, 2016, wherein the business firm of CLEANCIO LOCATED AT 21 KENSINGTON CIRCLE, APT 104, WHEATON, IL 60189-0000 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) ROCIO LANE, HOME ADDRESS 21 KENSINGTON CIRCLE, APT 104, WHEATON, IL 60189-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 8TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2016.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074075 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 13, 2016, wherein the business firm of DANCER’S MARK LOCATED AT 504 WESTERN AVENUE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 601370000 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) ANDREA BROGLE, HOME ADDRESS 504 WESTERN AVENUE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 13TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2016.

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Who’s afraid of consolidation?

By Austin Berg, INN Contributor

Illinois has nearly 7,000 units of local government.

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ernment is the Naperville Township Road District, where seven employees maintain less than 20 miles of road at a cost of $116,000 per mile.

City officials have said they could maintain the same distance at half the cost, and have moved to take over the

road district’s duties on behalf of local taxpayers.

But the final decision on whether to outsource maintenance of those roads to the city rests with Naperville Township Road Commissioner Stan Wojtasiak, who has put local taxpayers on the

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hook for thousands of dollars in meals and treats, including alcohol, over the course of his tenure, according to the Naperville Sun. Wojtasiak said he spent the money to boost staff morale, and has yet to announce his decision regarding consolidation.

The Naperville case is emblematic of a statewide problem in Illinois: Having thousands of local governments poses serious problems when it comes to oversight and efficiency.

The result of the status quo?

Illinois property taxes are the third-highest in the nation, according to the Tax Foundation, which also predicts Illinois will soon overtake New Jersey as the state with the highest property taxes. Many homeowners in Illinois are now paying twice for their houses over their lifetimes – once to the bank, and once to the government through property taxes.

A look into the nature of local spending in Illinois reveals big opportunities for sorely needed property-tax savings through government consolidation, and also shows the high costs shouldered by Illinoisans due to decades of political inaction.

But the drama over a few miles of Naperville pavement illustrates how the road to consolidation is often littered with obstacles.

One bipartisan bill being considered in Springfield would help smooth the consolidation process for many local governments. House Bill 4501 would allow county boards to dissolve certain units of local government via ordinance, a power already enjoyed by DuPage County.

While this is a step in the right direction, local governments will need more than the powers granted by HB 4501 to tackle major cost drivers to prevent property-tax bills from growing even higher.

For example, prime candidates for consolidation are Illinois’ 859 local school districts, which consume nearly two-thirds of the $27 billion in local property taxes collected across the state each year.

According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, a quarter of Illinois school districts serve only a single school, a third serve fewer than 600 students, and more than 40 percent serve

only one or two schools.

Forthcoming research from the Illinois Policy Institute shows that reducing the number of school districts by half could lead to annual operating savings of $130 million to $170 million and could conservatively save the state $3 billion to $4 billion in pension costs over the next 30 years.

In terms of the number of school districts per student, the move would put Illinois between California and Texas.

Beyond consolidating small school districts, many larger communities would be wellserved by merging elementary school districts with high school districts.

The Homewood-Flossmoor area is home to two K-8 school districts and a high school district, an inefficient setup mirrored across the state. Instead of having a single “unit” school district that covers all schools in the area, taxpayers shoulder the burden of three separate administrative staffs, which contain duplicative and overlapping positions.

The base salaries of all three districts’ staffs cost Homewood-Flossmoor-area taxpayers nearly $5 million a year.

By consolidating those three staffs into one, HomewoodFlossmoor could save local taxpayers millions of dollars annually. Consolidating the three superintendent positions into one would alone save $500,000 each year.

Consolidation focused on cutting unnecessary costs from school-district administration – and not on equalizing salary contracts or funding new facilities, as has plagued similar efforts in the past – is a fair and necessary step in communities across Illinois.

The same goes for road districts, mosquito-abatement districts, park districts, library districts and more.

But as long as state and local politicians fail to trim Illinois’ glut of government units, taxpayers will continue to be crushed under the weight of ever-higher costs.

Transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility all depend on consolidation in Illinois.

Austin Berg is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute.

He wrote this column for the Illinois News Network, a project of the Institute. Austin can be reached at aberg@illinoispolicy.org.

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