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Ripper Crew member released from prison Friday Man serving 70 years for killing Elmhurst woman will live in Aurora

Kokoraleis is being released after 35 years.

In October of 2017, when Kokoraeleis was originally scheduled to be released, correctional officers re-

fused to release him until there was an appropriate post-prison “halfway house” type residence for him to live that complies with Illinois’ convicted sex-offender residency conditions.

According to corrections officials, officers find suitable.

While originally expected to move at any given time, 1,200 to 1,400 inmates remain in custody beyond their to Wheaton, late Sunday evening, projected release dates because they See RIPPER CREW, Page 5 cannot find a place to live that parole

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Over the weekend, the Independent learned that 58-year-old Thomas Kokoraleis, a convicted murderer and one-time resident of Villa Park, was released from Thomas the Illinois River Kokoraleis Correction Center outside of Peoria on Friday, March 29. Kokoraleis, a member of the notorious “Ripper Crew” gang, had been sentenced to 70 years in prison for the 1982 slaying of 21-year-old Lorraine “Lorry” Ann Borowski, an Elmhurst resident who worked for a local realtor. After disappearing in May of 1982, Borowski was discovered buried in a shallow grave near Clarendon Hills about five months later.

While initially sentenced to life in prison for slaying Borowski, Kokoraleis was offered by prosecutors to plead guilty in exchange for a 70-year term in prison, in lieu of death penalty. Because prisoners can get day-for-day for good behavior,

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Legion gives blankets to hospital for veterans program

Members of Elmhurst American Legion Auxiliary Post #187, (from left) Pam Bertolani, Carole Laramie and Pat Nacyk, recently donated lap blankets to Elmhurst Hospital for the Edward-Elmhurst Veterans Recognition Program. The health system honors patients who are military veterans with an American flag pin, bedside thank you card, a door hanger placed outside the patient’s room to identify him/her as a veteran and meal trays that have specially designed place mats and table tents. Edward-Elmhurst also has an annual event to recognize employees, physicians and volunteers who are active duty or retired military veterans.

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Children of the Holocaust: Kindertransport Stories College’s Annual Service of Remembrance set for April 28

Uri Berliner, a senior business editor at National Public Radio, recently revealed the moving story of how his father escaped the Nazis when his parents put him on a Kindertransport train to Sweden.

Berliner and Holocaust survivor Esther Starobin will talk about the Kindertransport, which enabled 10,000 children to escape the Nazis, when they present Children of the Holocaust: Kindertransport Stories, part of this year’s Holocaust Service of Remembrance and Lecture at Elm-

hurst College.

Berliner told the story of his father Gert in “A Toy Monkey That Escaped Nazi Germany and Reunited a Family,” which aired in November 2018 on the NPR program All Things Considered. A volunteer at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Starobin was only a toddler when she was sent to England in 1939 on a Kindertransport. Berliner’s parents and Starobin’s parents all died at Auschwitz.

The 29th Annual Holocaust Service of Remembrance and Lecture

will be held on Sunday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College. Admission is free and the public is invited. Please RSVP at elmhurst.edu/cultural or call (630) 617-5186.

Theatre department to perform Kindertransport play For more on the topic, Elmhurst College Theatre will present the play Kindertransport, by Diana Samuels, directed by Associate Theatre Profes-

sor Janice Pohl.

Following Kristallnacht in November 1938, the Movement for the Care of Children from Germany was formed. In nine months almost 10,000 unaccompanied children were sent to Britain, most of them Jewish.

Samuels interviewed adults who, as children, fled the Nazis on the Kindertransports, weaving their experiences of loss, guilt and discovery into the play. “What is the cost of survival?” asks the author’s note. “What future grows out of a traumatized past?”

Performances will be held in the Mill Theatre on the campus of Elmhurst College on the following dates: Thursday thru Saturday, April 2527; and Thursday–Sunday, May 2-5.

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Elmhurst College holds Symposium on Gens Y & Z ‘Engaging and employing our future leaders…’

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On Friday, March 1, the Independent had the privilege of attending a Symposium at Elmhurst College called “The ABCs of Gens Y and Z – Engaging and Employing Our Future Leaders.”

After a welcome from Martin Gahbauer, executive director of the Russell G. Weigand Center for Professional Excellence, College President Dr. Troy VanAken addressed the audience of 160+ people gathered in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center.

He introduced Dr. Soni Simpson, associate professor of Business Administration.

Simpson began the program by defining the generations by the year they were born: The WWII Generation born 19011927, age 89-115 (in 2016) The Silent Generation born 19281945, age 71-88 The Baby Boomer Generation born 1946-1964, age 52-70 Generation X born 1965-1980, age 36-51 The Millennial Generation born 1981-1994, age 20-35 Generation Y are also Millennials, born 1984-1996, age 20-32 Generation Z born 1995-2010, adults in 2016, age 6-21 Now, Simpson noted, there is even a breakdown between “Early Boomers” and “Late Boomers.” Early Boomers were those born right after the end of World War II, Later Boomers were born in the mid- to late-1950s up to 1964.

The WWII Generation…

Simpson pointed out that generations are defined by certain events.

The WWII Generation lived through The Great Depression, then of course, WWII, and they valued the home

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At a Symposium on Generations Y & Z hosted by Elmhurst College on Friday, March 1, this panel of younger individuals were able to clarify many of the points brought forth in the presentation. Pictured are (from left): India Worthem, ’12, coordinator, Career Experiences and Communications for Elmhurst College; Joe Palandri,‘19, intern, Larry Roesch Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram; Jonathan Koch, IT consultant with Deloitte; and, Victoria Heinz,’18, financial assistant, New Home Star. Elmhurst Our Kind of Town will broadcast the program during April on Sundays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on Comcast Ch. 6 and AT&T U-Verse Ch. 99. It also can be viewed online at ElmhurstTV.com.

front. After the War, families gathered around the radio to get the news and, every week, new propaganda reels appeared at the movie theatre. They believe in one job for life and are very patriotic. They see retirement and leisure as a reward for hard work. They want respect for the hard work they’ve done.

Boomers – the ME generation…

Suddenly, we’re not gathering around the radio, we’re gathering around the television. Events that defined the Boomers were Cold War influence, President Kennedy was shot, the Vietnam War and the draft, then Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King were both assassinated. Those events all brought on civil riots, which made the Boomers the first generation to stand up for themselves and defy authority. After the Civil Rights Act and the new freedoms it brought, the Boomers began the sexual revolution and drug experimentation. “Tune in,

turn on, drop out.”

The Boomers were the first to have dual careers, they have high education levels, plan for only semi-retirement.

Most retiring Boomers are staying busy and active, they respect authority, but want to be treated as equals.

Generation X Also known as the MTV Generation, these individuals never knew life before television but technology grew exponentially during their lifetimes. Their defining trends include the AIDS crisis, the 1989 Tiananmen Square standoff, the Berlin Wall coming down. There was also high unemployment, corporate downsizing and competition for jobs with the Boomers who are still working.

This generation faced uncertainty in the family unit, in financial matters, and with society as a whole. Many of their parents divorced, so they feel a lack of solid traditions. They seek fi-

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nancial freedom as their form of security. They learn to turn to friends for support, rather than family, which may be unreliable. Most households are dual income.

Generation Y (Millennials) This generation is the most affluent generation, raised in a time of great expansion in the digital world. They have significant respect for different types of family plus cultural and ethnic diversity. Thanks to technology, they have watched national events unfold 24/7. Defining times include corporate downfalls, the Gulf War, Columbine, kidnappings, computer homework.

Generation Z Born 1995-2010, this generation’s defining events have to do with global unrest, economic uncertainty, global warming, terrorism, including global, domestic and cyberbullying, and active shooter worries. They want employment security but desire meaningful assignments more than money.

They are the first generation to have “portable careers.” They believe diversity is a given, similarities should be emphasized, but differences respected. They feel social responsibility is a must for businesses and contributing to society is more important than money. They take parenting and family very seriously and work to enjoy a full balanced life. They expect employers to respect that.

The bottom line message about working with Generations Y & Z boils down to a simple one: we must engage each other, we must talk but also listen to one another. No more “my way or the highway,” but all input is valued.

Panel discussion of Generations Y & Z Perhaps the most valuable part of the presentation was a panel discussion of four young people who were a part of more recent generations.

They included Jonathan Koch, an IT consultant for Deloitte; Joe Palandri, EC Class of ‘19, intern, Larry Roesch Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram; Victoria Heinz, Class of ’18, financial assistant, New Home Star; and India Worthern, Class of ’12, coordinator, Career Experiences and Communications for the College.

The discussion hammered home the fact that we all must listen to one another. Older generations must recognize that newer generations are not afraid to go after goals, their true passions. In fact, Palandri has decided to take time off to travel around the country in a van he recently purchased.

Koch mentioned that he liked working for Deloitte because they are very open to “outside the box” thinking.

The best way to communicate with younger generations is adopting an approach of coaching through listening.

Don’t tell them what to do, let them create the steps they need to turn their goals into reality.

Program to be broadcast Space does not allow for more coverage of this very valuable Symposium in print, but the entire program will be broadcast on Elmhurst Our Kind of Town, beginning on Wednesday, April 3. The program will air on Sundays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on Comcast Ch. 6 and AT&T U-Verse Ch. 99. It also can be viewed online at ElmhurstTV.com.

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Police announce National Distracted Driving Awareness Month According to a release from Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth, April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Elmhurst Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 100 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to remind drivers to drop their phones or

pay up.

Over the past decade, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes on our roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 3,166 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2017. While this represents a nine-percent decrease in distracted

driving fatalities from 2016, there is clearly more work to be done. Texting while driving distracts a driver visually, manually and cognitively.

Sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent of driving blind at 55 miles per hour for the length of an entire football field.

Throughout the month, motorists

will see increased patrols and enforcement zones across Illinois. The Elmhurst Police will be ticketing drivers who text or use their cellphones while driving.

Follow these steps for a safe driving experience: • If you are expecting a text message or need to send one, pull over and park your car in a safe location.

Once you are safely off the road and parked, it is safe to text.

• Designate your passenger as your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.

• Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while driving.

Cellphone use can be habit-forming.

• Put your cellphone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat until you arrive at your destination.

The Distracted Driving enforcetinue our efforts to keep the facility ment campaign is supported through shut down. Sterigenics must not be federal funds administered by IDOT. allowed to impact our health and safety ever again.”

More information is available on the Illinois Department of Public Health website, including a Fre- Barbara Ann Luka quently Asked Questions document Co-owner of Rocky Mountain C and a dedicated email address to re- hocolate Factory Barbara Ann Luka (nee Klich), ceive questions. passed away recently. Beloved wife of Gerald, cherished mother of Steven, Kristen (Lloyd) Northrup and Karen (David) Thompson. Dearest saying. “There’s nothing else we can daughter of the late Walter and Wally do. We fought as hard as we could. Klich. Loving grandmother of BenI cannot even imagine someone like jamin, Jeffrey, and William. Dear sister of the late Patricia (Nicholas) this could get out.”

Borowski’s mother Lorraine is Martschenko and Geraldine (James) now 83 and says she never thought Pstrzoch. Fond aunt of many nieces she’d see the day Kokoraleis would and nephews. Sweet furbabies Scotty and Pipin. Barbara and Gerald be released.

“I thought he’d be in prison until I were proud owners of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory of Elmhurst died,” she said.

Lorry Ann Borowski was laid to for 15 years. Visitation was held rest in Mount Emblem Cemetery in Thursday, March 28 at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst.

Sharing the concern that Kokora- Elmhurst. Funeral Mass was held leis could return to the area was Elm- Friday, March 29, at Mary Queen of Heaven Church. In lieu of flowers, hurst Police Chief Michael Ruth.

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Cronin responds to Willowbrook Cancer Assessment Study DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin joined U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster in reaction to the release of the Willowbrook Cancer Incidence Assessment report by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The report showed elevated numbers of cases of specific types of cancer among people living near the Steri-

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genics facility. A link to the IDPH report can be found at dph.illinois. gov.

“Today, I joined Senator Durbin and Representative Foster in expressing our deepest concern for our families upon learning of the results of the Illinois Department of Public Health’s cancer cluster study,” Cronin said. “Working with our feder-

al, state and local lawmakers, along with our Attorney General and DuPage County State’s Attorney, we will not rest until we can provide assurances to our DuPage residents that their homes and neighborhoods are safe. We encourage the Illinois Department of Public Health to continue to analyze data and to answer our residents’ questions. We will con-

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March 24, the Independent learned that Kokoraleis had registered as a sex offender with the Aurora Police Department, a requirement of his parole. On his registration, he listed his residence as a Christian mission in Aurora, known as Wayside Cross Ministries. The Aurora Police Department released the following statement: “Kokoraleis came into the Aurora Police Department this morning [Sunday] and registered on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry. He was required to register by tomorrow morning so by registering today, he was in compliance.”

More about the Ripper Crew…

Over their history, four members of the “Ripper Crew,” including Kokoraleis and his brother Andrew, had abducted, raped, tortured and killed at least 17 women in the Chicagoland area as part of a satanic cult. It was reported that the men would cut off women’s breasts often while they were still alive. The name Ripper Crew came as a reference to Jack the Ripper, who the gang is re-

ported to emulate.

Andrew Kokoraleis became the last person to be executed in the state of Illinois, just before then-Governor George Ryan declared a moratorium on the death penalty in the state. Two other members of the Ripper Crew, including ringleader Robin Gecht, remain incarcerated. Gecht was an electrical contractor and handyman who once worked with John Wayne Gacy, reports said. Gecht was the only member of the Ripper Crew who never confessed to any of the crimes.

Attempts to extend incarceration fail Attorneys worked hard to classify Kokoraleis as a sexually-violent person who is a danger to society in order to keep him in prison. Doctors who examined Kokoraleis told prison officials it was “unlikely” he would offend again.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin released a statement saying that he had worked with the Attorney General’s office to keep Kokoraleis from re-entering society.

“Mr. Kokoraleis was evaluated by extremely experienced psychologists and a psychiatrist who found he did not meet the necessary criteria – having a mental disorder that makes him violent and being highly likely to commit future acts of sexual violence – that would enable us to bring a petition to find him sexually violent under state law,” Berlin said.

The victim’s family responds An alert from Illinois’ victim notification system was issued Friday, March 29 to announced Kokoraleis had been discharged from the Illinois Department of Corrections. While the family of Lorry Borowski is disappointed, they are accepting that his release is inevitable.

“We’ve exhausted everything,” Lorry’s brother Mark was quoted as

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Police beat

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

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

Criminal damage

March 24 Police said officers observed damage to the emergency lighting units on the west side of the parking deck in the 100 block of Addison at around 8:20 p.m. The damage appears to be accidental and caused by vehicles hitting these low-hanging units when passing under them.

Public works was notified.

Criminal trespass

March 26 Cinque Grant, 28, of Wheaton, was charged with criminal trespass to real property in the 100 block of S. York at around 5:57 a.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of an unwanted subject. Officers met with the complainant who led them to the basement where he discovered Grant reportedly sleeping in a corner. Police said Grant had been served with a no trespass notice for the property the previous day.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance

March 22 Police said a complainant and suspect had been drinking and were involved in an argument in the 100 block of N. Avon at around 9:46 p.m. The complainant told police that the suspect reportedly pushed her, causing her to fall down. No signs of injury were observed.

The suspect stated he did not push the complainant and left the house for the evening.

Due to conflicting stories and no signs of injury, no arrests were made.

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

March 24 William M. Carillo-Garcia, 21, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no valid driver’s license subsequent to a hit-and-run accident near Grand and County Line at around 7:39 p.m.

March 21 Rosemary Bartley, 76, of Elk Grove Village, was charged with DUI, destruction of city property and driving too fast for conditions near Garden and Babcock at around 3:25 p.m. Police said Bartley was involved in a single-car accident, striking numerous road signs and a guard-rail. It was later determined she was under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Harassment, threats

March 19-March 24 A complainant in the 600 block of S. York advised that they have received harassing and

CALL 800-222-TIPS threatening text messages from an unknown number between the above dates.

Obstruction

March 26 Samer Ihmoud, 28, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing a police officer, reckless driving, driving while license suspended, speeding, five counts of failure to signal and no insurance near Roosevelt and Route 83 at around 5:57 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, Ihmoud fled from the scene at a high rate of speed eastbound on Roosevelt Road. The vehicle was located abandoned at an address in Bellwood. Ihmoud was later located at his place of employment and was taken into custody.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of alternative nicotine product

March 27 Sean Sajdak, 45, of Lombard, was charged with possession of cannabis with an intent to deliver, possession of medical cannabis in a vehicle not in a container and no insurance in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 6:36 p.m.

Police said that subsequent to a drug investigation, Sajdak agreed to sell an amount of cannabis to a reporting officer. Sajdak met with the reporting officer and was allegedly found to be in possession of cannabis.

Xavier R. Haro, 22, of Elmwood Park, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis and driving without headlights; Isaiah A. Acevedo, 21, of Chicago, was issued a citation for a passenger possessing open alcohol, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia; Maximo Renteria, 22, of Chicago, was issued a citation for a passenger possessing open alcohol; and Allissya R. Crespo, 20, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Walnut at around 2:31 a.m.

March 25 Apostolos G. Manokas, 37, of Niles, was charged with possession of cannabis with an intent to deliver subsequent to a drug investigation in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 10:21 p.m.

March 24 Amanda M. Wloch, 21, of Bolingbrook, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no rear registration plate light subsequent to a traffic stop near Industrial and York at around 3:15 a.m.

March 23 Craig R. Rudin, 24, of Elgin, was charged with illegal possession of a hypodermic syringe, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license revoked, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Route 83 at around 11:19 p.m.

Police said Rudin admitted to being a heroin user, and a search of the vehicle yielded a spoon with a burnt bottom and a used syringe.

Christopher L. Totten, 37, of Streamwood, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle, obstructing justice and resisting a police officer in the 100 block of Palmer at around 6:23 p.m. While on foot patrol, officers detected the odor of burnt cannabis coming from an occupied, parked vehicle, according to police. Police said the seated driver, Totten, attempted to conceal something in his pocket and was instructed to exit the vehicle. Subsequent to exiting the vehicle, Totten allegedly fled on foot and discarded a baggie of cocaine, which was retrieved by officers. Subsequent to a search, cannabis and hypodermic needles were located inside of the offender’s vehicle, according to police.

March 21 Police said that subsequent to a suspicious person/vehicle in the 400 block of S. Rex at around 8:42 a.m., Almedina Kantarevic, 23, of Elgin, and Taylor Booth, 24, of Machesney Park, were found to be in possession of cannabis. Kantarevica was issued a citation for possession of cannabis, while Booth was charged with possession of cannabis and found to be wanted out of Winnebago County on a warrant, according to police.

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March 27 Mardell Coley, 58, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 12:02 p.m.

Police said Coley was located and found to have stolen merchandise, and also was found to be in possession of heroin and a cut straw.

March 26 Forgery was reported at a pet store in the 600 block of N York at around 1:10 p.m. A complainant told police that a suspect described as a black male, around 20 years old, 6-foot, 120 pounds with a shaved head, a brown coat and dark slacks, attempted to purchase pet food with a $100 bill. The clerk refused to accept the bill. A second suspect, described as a black male, then entered the store and purchased pet food, paying with a $20 bill. The clerk accepted the bill and the suspect left the store.

The clerk then examined the $20 bill and discovered it was fraudulent. The clerk observed both suspects fleeing the area southbound on York Road in a black Honda sedan.

March 25 Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of E. May at around 1:31 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect used her personal information to open a fraudulent PayPal account. The victim related no charges have been placed on the account. The victim will have the account terminated.

March 23 Angel Garcia-Lopez, 30, of Bensenville,

was charged with retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 6:43 p.m.

Identity theft was reported at a business in the 4000 block of N. Milwaukee, Chicago, at around 12:39 p.m. A complainant received a phone call from a credit union in Chicago, which related that a suspect was attempting to cash a check from his business. The complainant told police the check the suspect was attempting to cash was fraudulent. The complainant contacted his bank and confirmed that no other fraudulent checks had been cashed.

Theft was reported at a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North at around 9:12 p.m. A victim told police that she unknowingly left her keys on the front counter while dining. Upon returning to her vehicle, she was unable to locate her keys and found the car doors unlocked. Nothing within the vehicle appeared to be missing or disturbed. Video surveillance showed a suspect remove the keys from the counter and exit the restaurant on foot.

March 22 Lance C. Harris, 30, of Chicago, was charged retail theft, resisting/obstructing a police officer and driving while license suspended, while Sankyta Jones, 31, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at a store it the 100 block of W. North at around 10:09 a.m. Police said a reporting officer responded for a retail theft in progress where Jones stole hygiene items and liquor bottles from the store. Harris and Jones allegedly fled the scene eastbound in a blue Toyota Matrix. They were subsequently located and taken into custody.

March 21 Police said at around 10:55 a.m. an employee from a store in the 200 block of E. Butterfield noticed a victim was attempting to ship cash to an address in Florida. The investigating officer learned the victim received a phone call from a male stating he was a lawyer representing the victim’s grandson and the victim needed to ship the cash to an address in Miami, Fla., to help her grandson get out of jail.

The officer was able to return the money to the victim before it was shipped.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 6:47 p.m.

Police said a suspect entered the store, placed food product on the bottom of the shopping cart and concealed it with other bags. The suspect was accompanied by a second suspect.

The complainant also believes the suspects may have committed additional thefts from the store. An investigation is pending.

Police said a suspect was detained by loss prevention at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 2:14 p.m. for removing clothing items without paying. During the investigation, police said the suspect was found to be in possession of Adderall without a prescription. The suspect was taken into custody and released without charges pending lab results on the controlled substance.

Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of Maison at around 8:19 p.m. A victim told police that that an unknown suspect or suspects hacked into two of her email accounts, two social media websites, and a Venmo account.

Retail theft was reported in the 200 block of Maison at around 8:19 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect or suspects hacked into two of her email accounts, two social media websites and a Venmo account.

Attempted theft was reported at an auto dealership in the 700 block of W. Grand at around 8 p.m. A victim told police that a suspect described as a black male attempted to take wheels and rims from the business. The suspect was confronted and then fled in a dark

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Police said that subsequent to a verbal dispute between two customers in the 1000 block of N. York at around 3:12 p.m., a suspect retrieved a hand-

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blue Honda CRV. An investigation is pending.

Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of S. Berkley at around 8:31 p.m. A victim told police that he was contacted by his bank to make him aware of some suspicious charges on his debit card. The victim learned a purchase was made in Oregon and a charge was made in Wisconsin. The victim reported the bank stated other attempts were made to use his debit card in other parts of the country, but they were unsuccessful.

The victim does not know how his debit card number came to be used without his knowledge.

March 20 Retail theft was reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 10:42 a.m. According to police, the complainant, a loss prevention officer with the store related while reviewing security footage, a suspect described as a white male, around 6-foot, 180 pounds, wearing a black coat, blue jeans, dark gym shoes and dark framed glasses, was observed loading bottles of high-end alcohol and other miscellaneous items into a shopping cart and left the store without paying.

Fraud was reported in the 600

block of N. State, Chicago, at around 5:16 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect used his debit card number to withdrawal cash from an ATM in Chicago.

gun from his vehicle and threatened to kill the victim. Both the suspect and the victim left the scene in separate cars prior to police arrival. The incident was reported by the station clerk. An investigation is pending.

Subject injures hand, yells at pub patrons Disorderly conduct was reported on March 26, when police said officers and medics responded to a report of an intoxicated subject who

700 block of N. York told police at around 10:25 a.m. that a semi truck was parked in the turn lane with its door open, and as she approached the semi, the suspect had a “wrench” in his hand and was threatening to hit her with it. The suspect stated he was loading vehicles from the dealership and waived for the approaching complainant to go around his vehicle.

The suspect stated he had a tie down Citizen reportedly ratchet in the opposite hand but never threatened with wrench On March 24, a complainant in the threatened the complainant with it. injured his hand and was yelling at customers at a pub in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 10:48 p.m.

The subject was located and related he punched a mirror inside a bar and was bleeding from his hand. He was transported by medics to the hospital for treatment. An investigation is pending.

Nov. 11, 2018-March 17 Theft was reported in the 100 block of E. Oneida between the above dates. A victim came into the police station to report that an unknown suspect stole an earring, a watch, and a bracelet from their residence.

March 12 Theft was reported at Elm Creek Drive at around 12:31 p.m. A victim was notified by FedEx of the delivery of his Samsung S10 cell phone. The victim related he did not receive the package. FedEx tracking information showed the package was delivered to a nearby address. The victim will report the issue to FedEx. March 10 Theft was reported in the 800 block of Poplar at around 3:48 p.m.

A victim told police that they ordered two computer components via the internet. After the components arrived, the victim noticed the box which was supposed to contain a graphic card was empty.

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Cullerton comments on auditor general findings State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) released the following statement in response to the Performance Audit of the Legionnaires disease at the Quincy Veterans’ Home released by the auditor general on Monday, March 25: “The Auditor General’s report confirms what we already knew: Former Gov. Rauner and his administration failed our veterans and their loved ones.

“The previous administration spent their time and energy covering up their lies and failures, instead of working with the General Assembly to implement solutions that would have protected the health and well-being of our veterans, their loved ones and staff at the

Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy.

“Every level of the former administration was focused on hiding their inept response to the Legionnaires’ crisis in Illinois. It is inexcusable and sickening that they were more worried about concealing their lies to the General Assembly than saving the lives of our nation’s heroes.”

Cullerton passed Senate Resolution 1186 on Feb. 15, 2018, which directed the auditor general to conduct a performance audit of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ management of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks at the Quincy Veterans’ Home.

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

Cullerton pushes to ease medical visits for disabled individuals Having blood drawn can be a very anxious thing for a child with autism.

Thanks to Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), medical professionals may soon have access to training to help ensure individuals and developmental disabilities are as comfortable as possible.

Cullerton advanced Senate Bill 1214 on Tuesday, which requires the Department of Public Health to ensure that those who draw blood have the most current method of drawing blood from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities available.

“Health care professionals strive to provide the best possible care to all patients,” Cullerton said. “This measure ensures that they receive training on the best practices to draw blood from patients that are living with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Autism and Down’s syndrome have a good med-

ical experience.”

The Department of Public Health will be required to compile current methods of drawing blood from children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Senate Bill 1214 was an initiative of Michael Baker, a parent advocate of a young adult son with a developmental disability.

“Medical visits can be stressful for all of us, but especially for individuals who can often face extra challenges,” Cullerton said. “We need to ensure that communication and sensory issues are taken into account when medical professionals perform procedures such as blood draws.”

Senate Bill 1214 passed the Senate’s Committee on Public Health with bipartisan support and will move to the full Senate for consideration.

(This was submitted by the office of State Senator Tom Cullerton.)

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Familiarity breeds contempt – or confusion

I saw someone familiar at the store today. I knew that I knew her or at least that I’d had cause to interact with her on several or perhaps a few occasions.

Problem is, I couldn’t pinpoint exactly which occasions. I was at the grocery store and she wasn’t a person from the grocery store. I hadn’t seen her there before. She definitely didn’t live at the grocery store, much less work there. I was 100 percent positive of that conclusion.

Still I wasn’t sure, exactly, how well I knew her or from where. Were our kids on the same team? Was she someone from my recent past or more distant and long ago? Was I better acquainted with her husband and perhaps acquainted with her via osmosis? Were we on first name terms? Did I know her from work?

Who the H-E double toothpicks was she?

This wasn’t the first time I’ve encountered this type of situation – seeing someone you know you know but you don’t know from where because they are out of place.

I’m sure no one reading this can in any way relate. But I hope so.

Perhaps I’ve even been out of place myself at some times. I wouldn’t know, but it’s probable –

don’t expect it to stop.

So when I saw the familiar By woman who I sort of didn’t really JILL recognize today at the grocery store, PERTLER I did what I normally do; I wracked my brain to attempt to figure out Contributer where her correct location might be.

And I came up at a loss. I couldn’t figure it out. Not uncommon. someone seeing me and knowing me However I move forward toward but not knowing me all at the same tomorrow with optimism. I know time. I do have one of those easy to I will solve this puzzle because I forget faces. will run into her again and most One of my own first instances likely it won’t be at the grocery of this sort of out-of-placeness store or any other location that lacks happened when I was in first grade. the familiarity I seek. Most likely My teacher was Mrs. Corrigan. I she will be exactly where she is assumed, like most first graders do, supposed to be (for me). that she lived at the school. Why And likewise I will be where I am wouldn’t she? supposed to be (for her) and neither Imagine my consternation when of us will be confused (again or I ran into her at the grocery store. any more) and all will be right with To make matters worse (much the world and we will recognize worse) she was with a man! They each other and smile and exchange were shopping together! Laughing pleasantries and life will go on. I and talking. Like a married couple. look forward to it.

Exclamation point.

Until next time, strange but not so I was floored. Mrs. Corrigan had strange lady. Until next time. a life outside of school. She was Jill Pertler is an award-winning out of place, but to my credit, I syndicated columnist, published recognized her and where I knew playwright, author and member of her from: Evergreen Elementary, the National Society of Newspaper room 102.

Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; This phenomenon has continued follow the Slices of Life page on throughout the rest of my life. I Facebook.

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Woman builds new life after series of surgeries restores vision Annie Pawlisz, 28, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1996 when she was 5 years old. By the time she was 22, she knew the condition increased her risk for a host of health problems, including heart disease, nerve damage and blindness.

Still, she wasn’t too worried in early June 2013 when her vision began to blur. Her then-boyfriend now-husband Kevin Pawlisz recommended she see an eye doctor.

“I just said ‘yeah, yeah,’ but when I went out to drive the short distance to work I almost went up on the curb,” Pawlisz recalled.

“I came back in and made an appointment for the next day with an optometrist. After he dilated and tested my eyes he referred me to an ophthalmologist, Dr. Weinberg.”

Aaron Weinberg, M.D. is a member of the Elmhurst Hospital medical staff and Retina Associates, a medical group started by ophthalmologist Kenneth Resnick, M.D., in 1991. The practice specializes in retinal and related disorders. The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye.

Dr. Weinberg recalled when Pawlisz came in for her appointSUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent ment.

Annie Pawlisz, a 28-year-old woman, who suffered from an advanced form of diabetic retinopathy, is “She could only see shadows,” he said. “Her blood sugar levels able to see again following a series of surgeries performed by Dr. Aaron Weinberg, an ophthalmologist hadn’t been under control for a on the Elmhurst Hospital medical staff. while and her vision problems had vessels shut down and new blood have been earlier.” ina back in position. The final two progressed to an advanced form of vessels form in the wrong places.

“I didn’t expect surgery to dra- surgeries, performed in December retinopathy called proliferative dia- Eventually, scar tissue can cause matically improve my vision but 2013, removed the bubbles. betic retinopathy.” the retina to detach from the eye.” I thought it would get somewhat “Dr. Weinberg encouraged me He had to give her the difficult These changes can destroy vi- better,” said Pawlisz. “Kevin and but didn’t promise anything,” says news that she was legally blind in sion.

I even started researching jobs that Pawlisz. “After each surgery he both eyes and would need surgery.

In addition to advanced retinopa- you could do with very limited vi- said, ‘It looks good, it’s promising.’

“Diabetes affects the blood ves- thy, both of Pawlisz’s eyes had de- sion.”

It also helped that I had a great supsels in the eye,” Dr. Weinberg said. tached retinas and hemorrhages in Later that June, Dr. Weinberg be- port system in Kevin and his fam“At the early stages of retinopathy the vitreous, the gel-like substance gan a series of six surgeries, three ily.” these vessels become weak and between the retina and the eyeball. in each of Pawlisz’s eyes. The first Pawlisz finished the surgeries leaky. When the blood leaks into “Diabetic retinopathy at this very two surgeries removed scar tissue and recovery periods with excelthe retina it can cause swelling severe stage is difficult to fix,” said and problematic blood vessels and lent results. She returned to work which requires treatment, and An- Weinberg. controlled the hemorrhaging. The in March 2014. nie hadn’t had any treatment.

“The surgery would be 1,000 second pair of surgeries placed an “Annie now has the vision need“In the advanced stages of ret- times more complex than it might oil bubble in the eye to push the ret- ed for independent living, includinopathy, the appropriate blood

“

Kevin and I got married two years ago, and I’m having a baby in August. Without Dr. Weinberg’s skills, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

– Annie Pawlisz

ing reading,” said Dr. Weinberg.

“With all the advances in diabetes care, such as the insulin pump, she’s able to more easily control her blood sugar levels.”

“Diabetic retinopathy patients who need surgery also benefit from today’s smaller-than-ever surgical tools that allow for more precise, safer and more tolerable surgeries,” said Dr. Reznick. “It’s important that diabetics get regular eye exams, especially since there aren’t always symptoms in the earliest phase of retinopathy. Treatment with one of the newer injectable medications or lasers can often help if the condition is caught early.”

“A lot of little things you take for granted, like driving a car, cooking safely, or even shaving your legs, I couldn’t do alone before these surgeries,” said Pawlisz. “Now I can function as an adult. I don’t need constant assistance.

“I used to think many of the things I wished for wouldn’t be possible — having a family, working, getting a house. But now I have a job in the floral business, Kevin and I got married two years ago, and I’m having a baby in August. Without Dr. Weinberg’s skills, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

College’s Recycling Extravaganza, without electronics, to be held April 13 On Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Elmhurst College will host its annual Recycling Extravaganza, a place to bring a variety of items that can be recycled, reused and kept out of landfills.

NOTE: Because the City of Elmhurst now offers quarterly electronics recycling, the College event will not collect electronics this year.

Alternate sites that will collect electronics, including an event on Saturday, April 13 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, are listed below.

Also new this year: To ease traffic flow, the main entrance to the Recycling Extravaganza has been relocated to Park Avenue and the entrance to the

Mill Theatre parking lot.

By bringing items to the Elmhurst College Recycling Extravaganza, participants help to keep thousands of pounds of unwanted items out of landfills and waterways. In addition, donations of gently used items benefit many nonprofit service organizations and ultimately help scores of individuals and families.

Non-profit, green-focused recycling available Several nonprofit social service and green-focused organizations will be at the Recycling Extravaganza to collect building supplies, clothing, bicycles, home goods and much more. Paper

shredding also will be available. The list of organizations includes: • Shred First: Paper shredding • Working Bikes: Adult and kids’ bicycles in repairable or working condition • Lions Club: Eyeglasses, hearing aids and ink cartridges • Goodwill: Clothing and home goods • SCARCE: Books, records, musical instruments and craft supplies • Habitat for Humanity: Building supplies, materials and tools • Soccer Gear for Zambia: Soccer equipment and uniforms • Elmhurst Police Department: Unused and expired prescription and

over-the-counter drugs The Recycling Extravaganza will be held in the Faganel Hall and Alexander Street parking lots at Elmhurst College.

For more information, including a map of the vehicle route and a complete list of items that will and won’t be collected, visit elmhurst.edu/sustainability or email sustainable@elmhurst.edu.

To keep traffic moving smoothly throughout the event, participants are asked to categorize and sort their items before attending.

Besides electronics, items that will not be accepted include batteries (any type), hazardous chemicals, car-

peting, scrap metal and fluorescent lighting.

Local electronics recycling options: • Immanuel Lutheran Church will host an electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 13, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the church, 142 E. 3rd St., Elmhurst.

• The City of Elmhurst will host an electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at the Elmhurst Public Works Facility, 985 S Riverside Drive.

• Other electronics recycling options in DuPage County can be found at dupageco.org/electronicsrecycling.

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Local resident part of SDSMT programming team Group among Top 10 in recent showdown; preps for world competition

A student team of computer programmers from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSMT) finished in the top 10 at the international Mount Allison Programming Showdown 2019 this month, giving them momentum as they prepare to compete in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) in Portugal from March 31 through April 5.

The “Red Team” is made up of Mines students Alexander Iverson of Fort Collins, Colo., Michael Pfeifer of Owatonna, Minn., and Luke Videckis of Elmhurst, Ill. The Mount Allison Programming Showdown (MAPS) is an open, on-

line, five-hour ICPC-style programing competition organized through Mount Allison University in Canada. Teams were given problem sets consisting of approximately 12 problems. Rules were similar to those at the ICPC, which makes the competition a good preparation for the world finals.

“It felt good to beat University of Madison-Wisconsin and to get a first solve,” said Videckis, regarding the strong showing at MAPS. While there is no point advantage

for solving a problem first during the MAPS competition, it’s a good confidence booster for any team. During the World Finals competition, teams that solve particular problems first typically receive a small prize and bragging rights.

The Red Team qualified for ICPC in Portugal by winning first place in the regional competition in November 2018. This marks the fourth year in a row and the ninth programming team in SDSMT history to qualify for the highest level of competitive

collegiate computer programming in the world.

“Red Team has been going above and beyond since September with their eyes on World Finals,” said Coach Matt Schallenkamp. “Most weeks they do two or more five-hour contests as well as individual practice. I’m looking forward to their performance in Porto.”

The SDSMT Red Team has an advantage in the experience of Videckis and Iverson, who each return to the World Finals for a second time. Iver-

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The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSMT) programming Red Team includes (left to right) Michael Pfeifer of Owatonna, Minn., Luke Videckis of Elmhurst, and Alexander Iverson of Fort Collins, Colo. The team recently finished in the top 10 at the International Mount Allison Programming Showdown 2019 and are now training for the International Collegiate Programming Contest in Portugal.

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With a Capital P group exhibition; Luftwerk: Parallel Perspectives visually transforms McCormick House

This spring, the Elmhurst Art Museum is set to debut two new exhibitions. First, With a Capital P: Selections by Six Painters is an exhibition curated by six prominent local painters that reveals myriad sensibilities of more than 45 peer artists based in the Midwest and beyond. The second exhibit, Luftwerk: Parallel Perspectives, is a color and light intervention in the Museum’s recently restored Mies van der Rohe McCormick House. Both exhibitions are on view May 11 – August 25. Information about exhibition-related programming will soon be announced.

With a Capital P: Selections by Six Painters The title With a Capital P is a reference to an approach that doesn’t always use paint or brush.

Curated by six distinguished local painters Leslie Baum, Magalie Guérin, José Lerma, Nancy Mladenoff, Suellen Rocca, and Kay Rosen, the group exhibition consists of six rooms, each using different criteria to interpret artistic approaches and a wide-ranging conversation about process and media by artists based in the Midwest and beyond.

“In early discussions with the six painters, I proposed a show that would provide space for other artists of their choosing, and produce a wide conversation around painting,” said Museum Executive Director John

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(Continued from page 10) McKinnon. “Each painter took their plement some of her own shape-orientown curatorial direction, resulting in ed painting process and sensibilities. a large survey show with six distinct She states, “Oil paint is sculptural in sections and numerous layers of en- its application; it is not a far stretch to gagement. This rich exhibition is sure think about sculpture when painting.” to captivate both art devotees and nov• José Lerma, known for works that ices alike.” are part art history and part personal More about the artists/curators mythology, invited numerous artists • Leslie Baum, whose contributions to make work on paper napkins, inare the result of an ongoing plein air spired by an installation piece from painting project, curated an exhibition Elmhurst Art Museum’s collection by including twelve other painters with Jim Hodges. In this section of the exinterests in abstraction and landscape. hibition, the ordinary material of paper Their pieces are hung salon style and napkins has been transformed through joined by Baum’s work, which con- the artists’ works. tains light washes and patches of color • Nancy Mladenoff exhibits several describing the feeling of a specific time pieces of her own work along with her and place. personal art collection, which she lives • Magalie Guérin, whose painting with and is inspired by on a daily basis. process includes constantly revisiting Mladenoff’s recent narrative work exand building compositions, chose six plores the vernacular lives of women. artists whose work in sculpture com- In her current series, a frog serves as

her personal avatar, providing shared moments of humor, contemplation, and physical activity.

• Suellen Rocca, one of the original members of the Hairy Who, most recently curated The Figure and the Chicago Imagists: Selections from the Elmhurst College Art Collection at the Museum, chose to focus on multiple works by two other artists, Susan Frankel and Frank Trankina. Providing more exhibition space to each artist allowed a larger representation of their work to be shown.

• Kay Rosen’s text-based work reveals content through the formal configuration of words and letters, and their deconstruction. Rosen has dedicated her gallery solely to the work of the artist and teacher Kevin Wolff, who passed away in 2018. She explains, “His humor and wit, tinged with a con-

trariness, mischievousness, and sabotage, infuses most of his works.”

More about Luftwerk exhibition Luftwerk: Parallel Perspectives is a site-specific exhibition that uses color and light interventions to activate and interpret the McCormick House, designed by Mies van der Rohe. The installation by Luftwerk—the Chicago-based artistic collaborative of Petra Bachmaier and Sean Gallero—heightens the senses and alters perception while celebrating the use of geometry in the mid-Century prefab prototype.

Color is central to the visual transformation of the home’s architectural nuances, and largely inspired by an idea of the original developers Robert Hall McCormick and Herbert S. Greenwald, who offered to tint windows of their proposed prefab housing “almost any shade of the rainbow.”

The installation will include several light and color works with static and dynamic changing color relationships, including an immersive light piece that transforms a bedroom in the home, neon pieces with mirrored effects, pulsing lightboxes, and colorful glass panes. The visual effects of color impact viewers’ experiences throughout the McCormick House’s domestic environment and shifts traditional spatial perceptions of the home while celebrating Mies’ signs of the modular prototype for prefab housing.

Parallel Perspectives is part of Bauhaus100, the global anniversary celebrations of the legendary German art school. It continues the artists’ yearlong exploration of architecture by Mies, which began with the Barcelona Pavilion and will end with the Farnsworth House.

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Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Education Hour between services, at 9:45 a.m.

Mid-week Worship during Lent Beginning Ash Wednesday, March 6 Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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Maundy Thursday 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

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Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library

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Friday, April 5 from 2-4:30 p.m.

Friday Features: If Beale Street Could Talk Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll play the latest and greatest movies released on DVD. No registration required. *Movie titles may be subject to change* No registration required.

Saturday, April 6 or Monday, April 8 from 9:30-9:50 a.m.

Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. No registration required.

Tuesday, April 9 from 12-2 p.m.

In Stitches Needleworkers Knitters, crocheters and needle work craft enthusiasts of all levels: bring a project to work on, share your knowledge and show off your projects while socializing and having fun at this Library club. Simple project ideas are available for beginners. No registration required.

Tuesday, April 9 from 2-3 p.m.

Coloring for Mindfulness Transform your mind and spirit with the new trend in relaxation: coloring!

No registration required.

Wednesday, April 10 from 7-8 p.m.

Community Conversations: Food Waste in Elmhurst Howard Killian from Elmhurst Public Works and Kay McKee from SCARCE share their knowledge about food waste programs in Elmhurst and how food waste affects our world. Registration required.

Thursday, April 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Google, SEO, and YouTube Can Help Your Small Business Conor Cunneen, small business owner demonstrates how one simple video can be re-purposed numerous times, how to create visible personal branding, and build brand awareness. Presented with Fox Valley SCORE. Registration required.

Thursday, April 11 from 7-8 p.m.

Common Connections: TED Talk Conversations about Community View two TED talks about neighborhoods and community, then join in the conversation. Registration required.

Friday, April 12 from 2-4:30 p.m.

Friday Features: Can You Ever Forgive Me? Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll play the latest and greatest movies released on DVD. No registration required. *Movie titles may be subject to change* No registration required.

For more information, call (630) 279-8696 or elmlib.org/register.

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Folk concert celebrates 100th anniversary of Sandburg’s settling in Elmhurst his first Pulitzer Prize win in the same year with a special folk concert in his honor.

About the program On Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents The Poetry of Carl Sandburg, Music of Chris Vallillo. Popular folk musician Chris Vallillo, described as “Illinois’s pre-eminent prairie-poet singer-songwriter,” presents a combination of Carl Sandburg’s poetry paired with his own original music and several selections from Sandburg’s American folk song collection. Vallillo’s style is often compared to Sandburg’s, and he is known for evoking the people and places of rural America.

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“For years people have been telling me my work reminded them of Sandburg’s poetry,” said Vallillo. “When I began to explore the possibilities, I was struck by just how powerful the combination was.” Much as Sandburg himself, Vallillo spent several years collecting and documenting the music of rural Illinois, much of which influenced his own work.

The program takes place in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education

Center, located at 120 E. Park Ave. per person, and limited free parking in downtown Elmhurst. Registration is available on site. This program is for the concert is required and can be partially supported by a grant from the made online at elmhursthistory.org Illinois Arts Council Agency.

For more information, visit elmhurs(in the Adult Programs section) or by HPI-1318_Spring-CHI_IndependentRVP_X1A.pdf 1 3/28/19 8:56 AM calling 630-530-6879. The fee is $5 thistory.org or call (630) 833-1457.

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Carl Sandburg’s legacy as a poet, writer, and folk musician is a source of pride for the Prairie State as well as the City of Elmhurst. Through his vivid, honest, and often gritty depictions of American life, the Prairie Poet had a knack for colorful imagery that connected with the masses earning him wide acclaim and eventually three Pulitzer prizes.

Born in Galesburg, Illinois, Sandburg eventually settled with his family in Elmhurst in 1919 during a prolific time in his career. The Elmhurst History Museum is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sandburg’s settling in Elmhurst—where he lived from 1919 for nearly a decade—and

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Chambers working to offer Association Healthcare Plan Mike Muisenga awarded With the remnants of the 2019 Pa- of Center for Business Management serve employers in a city, county, state tient Protections and Affordable Care at the Illinois Chamber, reported that or multi-state metropolitan area (or a (ACA) in jeopardy, the Elmhurst the state chamber is forming a sepa- particular industry nationwide) to proChairman’s Circle-Platinum Act Chamber of Commerce & Industry rate subsidiary for the sole purpose vide more choice and more-affordable According to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path, REALTORS, Mike Muisenga was named to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ esteemed Chairman’s Circle-Platinum Level for 2018 at the annual sales convention held recently in Las Vegas.

The Platinum level award is given to the top 1% of the network’s sales professionals.

“We applaud Mike,” said Gino Blefari, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “Winning the Platinum … Award is an impressive achievement Mike Muisenga and is a testament to Mike’s commitment to his profession.”

Prior to winning this year’s award, he received the Chairman’s Circle-Gold from 2013-2017 and is a 5-Year Legend Award Winner.

In addition, Chicago Agent Magazine named Mike one of the Top 20 Highest Producing Brokers in DuPage County.

and fellow chamber members in the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Executives (WSCCE) group are partnering with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on the development of an Association Healthcare Plan (AHP) for businesses with one to 50 employees (including sole proprietors).

Some 20 WSCCE members have been doing preliminary work to create an AHP since President Donald Trump’s October 2017 Executive Order 13813 “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States) instructing the U.S. Department of Labor to establish AHP guidelines per the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974.

Katie Maloney, Vice President of Health Policy at the United States Chamber of Commerce, made AHP presentations at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Day in Springfield on March 20 and in 2018 at a WSCCE monthly luncheon meeting.

At Chamber Day, Laurie Silvey, Associate Vice President and President

of administering an AHP and sent a Request For Proposals (RFP) to eight healthcare insurance providers with a submission deadline of April 18.

Some details of the Illinois Chamber’s RFP include: 1. This plan will encompass businesses from 1-50 employees, including sole proprietors.

2. All participating employers included in this plan must be a member of either ILCC or the local chamber federation formed for the purpose of administering this AHP. 3. The RFP includes request for offering fully insured medical insurance, as well as the possibility of packaging dental and/or vision insurance.

4. The more companies that participate in this plan with the ILCC, the better the rates we expect.

5. Depending on the results of the RFP, this may be a single carrier or multiple carrier, with multiple plans available. We plan to work to build a strong network of providers.

Per the DOL’s new rule, AHPs can

insurance for small businesses.

Customized to the needs of small businesses, AHPs are projected to reduce administrative costs and strengthen negotiating power from larger risk pools and greater economies of scale, according to the DOL. As with large company plans, consumer protections and healthcare anti-discrimination protections with apply.

The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration will monitor the new AHPs to ensure compliance with the law and protect consumers, with state government sharing enforcement authority with the federal government.

According to the DOL, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates millions of employees will switch their coverage to more-affordable and more-flexible AHPs and 400,000 previously uninsured employees will gain coverage.

This release was received from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

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Age is a funny thing

I don’t think about it much, but today age is on my mind. I’m reading an article that states “once you turn 55 you start to enter the senior age demographic.” Part of me feels like I’m still a college senior, not a senior citizen.

“Senior age demographic?” Wow. My Prince and I achieve that magic number 55 this fall. It’s still months away, (Sept. 29, mark your calendar, send me a card), but that age triggers me.

I already have an AARP card, and my hair has been gray for a couple years now, but no one has yet to offer me a senior citizen discount. It could be because I don’t go to fast food joints, but I’ll take it. Save a dollar because I’m old? SURE! As I ride out the last months of 54, I realize I’m no longer the primary target age of advertising demographics. There’s less media pressure to buy things I don’t need.

And yet we over-50s spend plenty, on all kinds of stuff. (Bird seed, for example.)

We don’t go out clubbing (the bands are too loud)(yes, I said it) (#tooloudmeanstooold). We do buy plenty of wine to enjoy at home, while we play Scrabble with friends (#wildandcrazy, #stripscrabble, #justkidding).

Contemplating 55 means accepting I’m past the half-way point of my life. (I plan to exit at age 108.) Time is ticking loudly. (Maybe that’s a good thing, I don’t hear as

shining, ziplining years.

The article states “a senior citizen is slowing down in By their life.” Maybe they/we are KELLY working less (#woohoo, #hellyes, SIMMONS Columnist #lifeintheslowlane), but slowing down is in the eye of the beholder.

Smelling the proverbial roses? Yes, indeed. Taking in their beauty, yes. well as I used to.) I told my hubby Appreciating more, absolutely. If that if there’s things he still wants that is slowing down, I suggest we to pursue, he’s only got 40 good all do at any age. years left (the last decade may be There are many perks to aging, creaky). Do it now because the years and in fact, I feel perkier already. evaporate quicker than…something But if I kick the bucket right now, that evaporates really quickly.

I’m happy. I’ve had a wonderful life (#oldagebrainfog). and have no unfulfilled longings.

This article on seniorliving.org There is plenty I still want to see and says “Senior citizens are also known do, and that is the plan. My Prince as elderly persons. A senior citizen is and I will be off exploring. a social demographic based on age.

Maybe I’ll start practicing Someone who is 35, for example, now, asking for the senior citizen cannot be a senior.” discount (#cheapskate). I just read Not a well-written article some airlines give travel discounts for sure, (#crankyoldeditor), (#forreal?, #dontbelieveit). I like but an “elderly person”? Me? to road trip too. Are there gas Zoinks! (#scoobydooreference, discounts? #whippersnappers).

This time of life, being a senior, If one is old enough to quote feels like a college senior again.

Scooby Doo, and young enough to The future is wide before me, the interject witty hashtag commentary open road, unlimited possibilities. (#kellyissocool), dol not take on the My travel companion (#zenman, “elderly person” moniker. #angelboy, #everythingman) is the We in our 50s are still ripening. best I could ever hope for. Senior We most certainly are not in what is age demographic, here we come! called the “declining years.” We are #buymecake! in our reclining on the deck years.

Our refining our poetry years. Our Kelly Simmons plans to age fine dining years. Our outshining our joyfully. With occasional crabbiness. youth years. Our moonshining, sun Write kellyjoysimmons@gmail.com.

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Illinois economy adds 59,100 jobs in past year Unemployment rate down slightly, but still higher than national average

By Peter Hancock, CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS The Illinois economy has added 59,100 jobs over the past 12 months, while the overall unemployment rate dropped only a tenth of a point, to 4.3 percent, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said recently.

The preliminary, seasonally-adjusted numbers for February showed the state’s jobless rate was still higher than the national average of 3.8 percent.

Compared to January, the total employment number was down by 12,600 jobs, which IDES officials said was largely due to the unusually cold weather in February. The biggest job losses over the month were in the construction industry; trade, transportation and utilities; and the leisure and hospitality sector.

Compared to a February 2018, however, total nonfarm employment in the state grew by about 1 percent, although that, too, was behind the national average of 1.7 percent.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration said it will work to improve the job numbers in the future.

“The administration is committed to putting Illinois on firm fiscal footing and growing the economy statewide,” Deputy Gov. Dan Hynes said in a statement. “We are focused on making the investments we need to lift up the middle class, create jobs, and attract businesses to Illinois to create the long-term growth we need.”

For the year, last week’s report showed there were overall job gains in nearly every employment sector, led by education and health services, which added 13,800 jobs. That was followed by trade, transportation and utilities, which added 12,100 jobs, and professional and business services, which added 11,400 jobs.

The only two employment sectors to report net job losses over the year were the information industry, which includes the news media, where the job count was down by 2,300. The construction industry also showed a net loss of 300 jobs.

IDES will release local and metropolitan-area unemployment figures on Thursday, March 28.

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Custom MacDougal Ranch

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All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family room, master suite with master bath, 1st floor laundry, newer windows, see-through fireplace, full basement, professionally landscaped yard, and back patio with electric sunsetter awning. Offering almost 4,500 SF of living space. Well-maintained just in need of some cosmetic updating. $650,000

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NEW PRICE! 314 S. Kenilworth This Charming English Tudor has 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ over 3,100sf of living space & beautiful dark hardwood floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry with lannon stone highlights that enhance this home’s architecture. A beautiful blue/green slate roof w/ wide copper gutters frames the dramatic gable ends & dormers providing texture and interest for this one of a kind well maintained home. The 90 x 190 premium lot offers substantial room for expansion of this Kenilworth jewel. Walk to town, the train, Wilder Park, the Library, the Elmhurst Art Museum, nationally ranked schools; Immaculate Conception Schools and Elmhurst District 205 Hawthorne, Sandburg and York HS. The homes on South Kenilworth Avenue bordered by Saint Charles Rd & Adelia St include a Frank Lloyd Wright house & some of the most desirable properties in Elmhurst w/ a mixture of historic older & custom-built new homes. $825,000

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This stately yet modern home situated on a 75 x 202 lot in a walk-to-everything location! Situated on one of the town’s most prestigious blocks, this beautiful, brick home completely rebuilt in 2008, is mere blocks away from schools, the library, Elmhurst Art Museum, Wilder Park & Mansion, Elmhurst College, the Metra and vibrant downtown Elmhurst. Enjoy the huge front & back yards as well as any of the 3 outdoors areas that are perfect places to enjoy a coffee or congregate with friends, especially the covered patio in back boasting a large TV & fireplace. Kids & adults alike will love the indoor sports court & large basement. 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 luxurious full baths, an elegant laundry room, & closets galore make up the 2nd floor. The main level is perfect for entertaining with a gorgeous kitchen opening to the huge dining room & cozy family room. A mud room, office, living room & 4-car garage round out the 1st floor of this amazing property! $1,399,000

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Vintage English Cottage!

This Timeless Lannon Stone English Cottage is in the Prestigious Cottage Hill Ave. Center of Town location. The best of both worlds w/ the charm of yesteryear & the amenities/updates of new construction. Nearly 3500 sqft & a $824,900

NEW LISTING! Vintage English Cottage!

This Timeless Lannon Stone English Cottage is in the Prestigious Cottage Hill Ave. Center of Town location. The best of both worlds w/ the charm of yesteryear & the amenities/updates of new construction.

Nearly 3500 sqft & a fantastic layout featuring 5 Bedrooms w/ a Grand Master Suite w/ cozy fireplace, WIC & Master En Suite Spa-Like Bathroom. 4 more Bedrooms are all oversized & offer tons of closet space & built in storage. Spotless Neutral Kitchen w/ Maple Cabinets, SS appls & both informal/formal dining rooms. Family room & screened in porch all overlook a private/lush backyard. 1st Floor offers unique in-law/ au pair quarters/office options & 2 more Bedrooms, 1 Full & 1 Half Baths, 1st Flr Laundry, HUGE Pantry & Mudroom right off 2 car attached garage. The fussiest buyer will appreciate this unique opportunity and won’t have to compromise space, amenities & a premier WALK TO EVERYTHING location! $824,900 Lincoln School Gem

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Freshly painted & ready for new owners. The 1st floor offers a huge, open kitchen w/ large entertainment island, granite counters, large family room w/ fireplace, formal dining & living rooms, office/main level bedroom, powder room, & mudroom w/ laundry.

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Modern Prairie 2-Story

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This custom-built home has had thoughtful attention put into every detail. Craftsman-style finishes bring out the character of this special home at every turn. Open 1st floor layout w/ refinished HWF’s, 1st floor office/bedroom, chef’s kitchen

This custom-built home has had thoughtful attention put into every detail. Craftsman-style finishes bring out the character of this special home at every turn. Open 1st floor layout w/ refinished HWF’s, 1st floor office/bedroom, chef’s kitchen designed by award winning Jean Stouffer with commercial grade SS appliances & huge quartz island, all open to the huge family room w/ fireplace and eating area overlooking the 180’ deep yard. Upstairs has 4 beds, 3 baths and the LL has a large media rm, fireplace, 5th bedroom, exercise rm, full bath, & storage. The 2.5 car attached garage with epoxy floors. $875,000

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This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout. Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor $1,129,000

This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout.

Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor kitchen w/ paver patio/pergola & fireplace, 2 fireplaces, finished basement set up for radiant heat & w/ exterior access, 3 car garage, backup generator, irrigation, fenced yard w/ professional landscaping, paver walkways & driveway, 5 beds up, 4.5 baths, steam showers. All this with Lincoln school, the IL Prairie Path & Spring Rd Business District at your front door! $1,129,000

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside!

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Best value in Field/Sandburg schools, this deceivingly large home is just steps to Crestview Park. 4 beds & 2 brand new baths with a versatile layout. 1st floor bedroom, laundry, full bath, updated eat-in kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters, eating area, and breakfast bar.

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York drama to perform Steve Martin’s ‘Bright Star’

Direct from Broadway, York “To say we were excited to receive Drama is presenting Bright Star, the rights to this incredible musical is

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“The story you will watch unfold, which is based on true events, is the reason we need theatre,” she added,

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Residents can now sign up for REAL ID card

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Illinoisans now have the opportunity to apply for a REAL ID card. A REAL ID is a new type of Illinois driver’s license or ID card that meets federal guidelines allowing the holder to board airplanes for domestic travel or to enter secure federal facilities beginning Oct. 1, 2020.

The federal government requires REAL ID applicants to provide additional documents to obtain the card. Illinois residents are not required to obtain the new card and can rather choose to keep their current standard driver’s license or ID and use a valid passport to board domestic flights after Oct. 1, 2020.

There is no immediate need to apply for a REAL ID card because current Illinois driver’s licenses or ID cards will be accepted for do-

mestic air travel or to enter secure federal facilities until Oct. 1, 2020.

A valid U.S. passport is an acceptable alternative to a REAL ID card.

The application process for a REAL ID card takes longer at the facility than a standard DL/ID application since more documents are required by the federal government.

As a result, the public is asked to please be patient while visiting Driver Services facilities.

“I’m pleased to offer the REAL ID to Illinois residents who want one,” said White. “I encourage residents to know their options and make the choice that is right for them by choosing between a standard driver’s license or ID card or a REAL ID card. Although we are now issuing REAL ID cards, current cards will be valid for do-

mestic air travel until Oct 1, 2020.

Therefore, there is no rush to apply for a REAL ID card.”

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has certified Illinois as fully compliant with the REAL ID Act. The REAL ID Act is a federal mandate by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that sets standards for state-issued DL/ IDs by making identity documents more secure to combat fraud and identity theft.

REAL ID cards meet security requirements set by the federal government and will have a gold star marking in the top right corner. Newly-issued standard DL/ IDs that do not comply with requirements of the federal REAL ID Act will be marked with the phrase “Federal Limits Apply,” as called for by the federal law.

Based on federal guidelines, to obtain an Illinois REAL ID card, all applicants – including those who currently hold a standard Illinois DL/ID – must provide: •One document proving identity (examples: a U.S. birth certificate, a U.S. passport, an employment authorization document, a permanent resident card or a foreign passport with an approved I-94 form).

Important: Name change documents, such as a marriage certificate, will be required if the applicant’s current name is different than the name that appears on the document used to prove identity (example: birth certificate).

• One document proving Social Security Number (SSN) (examples: an SSN card, a W-2 or a pay stub with full SSN).

• Two documents proving resi-

dency with the applicant’s correct name and address (examples: a utility bill, rental agreement, deed/ title or bank statement).

• One document proving signature (examples: a credit/debit card, a canceled check or a current Illinois DL/ID).

A full list of approved documents is available at REALID.ilsos.gov. Residents are encouraged to use the interactive checklist at https://realid.ilsos.gov/checklist. html to determine what documents are recommended to bring to the facility in order to apply for a REAL ID. For more information on REAL ID, visit REALID.ilsos.gov. For more information on the REAL ID Act, visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s website at dhs.gov/real-id-public-faqs.

House passes bill requiring more disclosure in municipal pensions Cullerton-sponsored bill requires disclosure when accumulated sick leave is used to bump up pension payments

By Peter Hancock

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Local government pension systems may soon have to start disclosing more information about how certain lump-sum payouts at the end of an employee’s career are used to increase that person’s retirement benefits.

In 2016, the General Assembly passed a law known as the Local

Government Wage Increase Transparency Act, which requires disclosure of certain large lump-sum payments such as severance packages and unused vacation. Often, those payments have the effect of boosting an employee’s final average salary, which is used to calculate benefits.

Now, the Illinois House has passed a bill that adds lump-sum

payments for accumulated sick days to the list of items that the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund must disclose.

The bill would require disclosure of only those payments and would not prohibit the practice of cashing in unused sick leave when an employee retires. The bill also would apply only to non-union employees in that system.

“We need to make sure we are capturing all of these possible pension boosts by requiring sick days to be included in the disclosure process,” Rep. David McSweeney, a Barrington Hills Republican and a lead sponsor of the bill, said in a statement.

Although IMRF is the best funded pension system of all the public employee pension plans in Illinois,

local government officials have told state lawmakers they struggle to keep up with their mandatory contributions into that fund.

The legislation is House Bill 303, which passed the House unanimously on Wednesday, March. 20.

It is now pending in the Senate, where Democratic Sen. Tom Cullerton of Villa Park is the chief sponsor.

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About Sciatica

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

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

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

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

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

MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica.

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

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

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

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

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

Sciatica can affect anyone - including

super-fit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne.

MYTH: Stop exercising and get several weeks of bed rest to overcome sciatica.

FACT: Staying active can help to relieve sciatic pain and prevent the pain getting worse. Staying inactive in bed could be the worst advice - based on a recent study in the Netherlands.

MYTH: Sciatica requires surgery.

FACT: NO! There’s been a huge breakthrough in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain. It’s a new procedure called Non-Surgical ReConstructive Spinal Care. The excellent results from this treatment have been published in major medical journals.

Success rates are up to 88%.

MYTH: “There’s nothing anyone can really do. I’m just stuck with this for the rest of my life.”

FACT: With the correct treatment from a healthcare professional who specialises in sciatica, you can find relief from the core cause - and the symptoms.

MYTH: Getting Sciatica properly diagnosed is expensive.

FACT: Not true. We are currently offering an initial consultation right here in Elmhurst for Just $43.

We have helped over 1,483 patients find relief from agonising back pain and sciatica. We are one of the first places to use Non-Surgical Re-Constructive Spinal Care.

This procedure does not require a hospital stay. The focus is on finding - and correcting - the original cause of the back pain and sciatica.

According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.”

Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe, and easy, most patients report an almost immediately relief from their back pain.

Patient Jeff P. from Berwyn wrote, “My back pain was unbearable but the worst thing was the searing burning pain I felt in my buttock and leg... my wife insisted I see doctor Dr. Kelly. I’m 95% better in just a couple of weeks.”

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You can even call on the weekend as there is always a staff member ready to assist you. During the week they are very busy, so if they don’t pick up straight away do leave a message.

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State Police: Too often, drivers aren’t slowing or moving for squad cars

By Grant Morgan CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Already in 2019, motorists have hit 14 squad cars stopped along Illinois roads. One of those incidents cost an Illinois State Police trooper his life.

“This information is obviously extremely concerning,” acting ISP Director Brendan Kelly said March 26 during a news conference at the capitol in Springfield. “While only one of these impacts resulted in a fatality, that is one too many.”

In January, trooper Christopher Lambert was struck and killed along Interstate 294 near Northbrook while he was assisting at an accident scene.

It’s the worst-case scenario among incidents occurring more often, Kelly said, despite a law that requires motorists to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles that are stopped and have their hazard lights flashing.

Scott’s Law was passed in Illinois in 2002. In 2013, the law was extended to apply to other vehicles, including ambulances and tow trucks.

Kelly said so far in 2019 there have been 494 recorded violations of the law, compared to 184 during the same period last year.

This year’s 14 collisions, occurring

statewide at a rate of more than 1 per week, are already more than the yearly totals for 2016 (5), 2017 (12), and 2018 (8).

Kelly blamed the increase on distracted and impaired driving.

“The amount of distracted driving out there is something everybody is sensitive to,” Kelly said. “And it’s increasing, at least anecdotally, from talking to our colleagues across the country.”

As he spoke during the news conference, Kelly was flanked by photos of recent collisions, mangled squad cars hit by distracted or impaired drivers, which Kelly said have resulted in injuries ranging from concussions, lacerations and muscle tears, to ruptured and bulged discs, compound bone fractures—and a death.

It was the ISP’s second stop on a three-day trip across the state to remind people of the law.

Kelly and other officers held a news conference March 25 in Chicago with Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who described the anguishing call he made to Lambert’s family in January, notifying them of the accident.

On March 26, Kelly referenced a plan to increase Scott’s Law enforce-

ment by allocating an extra 2,000 man hours and using “some new and creative techniques” devoted to catch drivers breaking the law.

“If you see a squad car with warning lights on, don’t assume it’s a lone trooper just doing a regular traffic stop,” Kelly said.

“You could have eyes, video, and other instrumentation all around you as part of a special Scott’s Law detail.”

Asked to elaborate on the new tac-

tics, which will be paid for with ISP’s existing funds, Kelly said he was “not going to spell it out right here.”

The 14th recorded collision with a parked squad car occurred March 20, when a state trooper and his parked squad car were hit by a semitrailer along Interstate 55 in Collinsville.

The officer was outside his car when the crash occurred, and suffered serious injuries. The squad car was demolished.

“If you see an emergency vehicle

with their lights activated,” Kelly said, “please slow down and move over. It’s the right and safe thing to do, but failure to do so could also result in prosecution.”

Those who violate Scott’s Law face fines from $100 to $10,000 and a possible loss of a driver’s license.

The law is named after Chicago Fire Department Lt. Scott Gillen, who was struck and killed while assisting at a crash scene on a Chicago expressway in December 2000.

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“What I am simply saying is that taxpayers deserve a seat at the table when it comes to negotiating tax increases,” McConchie said.

While McConchie’s bill was just filed March 26 and he said some moderate Democrats had shown interest, it appears unlikely to muster the 36 votes needed for passage in the Senate, which has 40 Democrats and 19 Republicans.

The uphill battle led Think Big Illinois, a dark money group partially funded by Pritzker, to label the McConchie amendment as a “desperate stunt.”

“Republicans in Springfield are so desperate to keep our current unfair tax system that they are resorting to political stunts in an attempt to ensure a system that disproportionately places the burden on middle- and lower-class families stays in place,” Think Big Executive Director Quentin Fulks, a former Pritzker campaign staffer, said in a statement.

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“We are tying it to the exact same standards that are in place in California and Wisconsin,” he said, adding that 14 states require some type of supermajority vote on taxes.

McConchie, a Hawthorn Woods Republican, introduced Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 12 at a Capitol news conference with fellow Republicans which lasted about six minutes on March 26. He called the effort one to “protect middle-class residents by giving them a voice in safeguarding their hard-earned money.”

McConchie said the amendment would apply to any tax proposal, income or otherwise.

To become law, McConchie’s SJRCA 12 would require approval from three-fifths of both the House and Senate, as well as approval from voters on a statewide ballot. Currently, Republicans control less than one-third of the seats in the state Senate and just more than one-third in the House.

McConchie said Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated tax struc-

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needed, long-term fiscal structural reforms or we cannot fund fully the evidence-based formula, and that will continue to shortchange the education for millions of children in our state,” he said.

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Martire and Rep. Will Davis, a Chicago Democrat who sponsored the evidence-based model in the House when it passed, said a graduated tax is “a good first step” in addressing the state’s structural budget deficit, even though revenue from it won’t be realized until 2021 at the earliest.

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Illinois’ new evidence-based school funding model is effectively driving added funding to the state’s neediest school districts, but the state must double its annual added investment in the formula if districts are to reach funding adequacy in a timely manner, according to a report released March 27 by the bipartisan Center for Tax and Budget Accountability.

The evidence-based model was passed in 2017, giving each public school district an adequacy target based on several factors tied to student performance.

Those furthest from their target are prioritized when new funds are added to the formula. Illinois has 707 districts that do not meet their adequacy

target, and CTBA President Ralph Martire said if the statutory minimum of $350 million is added to the formula each year, the earliest all districts could meet adequacy levels is 2050.

“That leaves generations of students in underfunded schools,” Martire said.

For the state to make up a $7.35 billion education funding shortfall and meet adequacy levels within 10 years as specified in the legislation, Martire said, the actual annual funding increase would have to be closer to $779 million.

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Legal Notice/Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On May 15, 2019 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 2019-2020 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 ElmNOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76758 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 12, 2019, wherein the business firm of JB SALES LOCATED AT 476 DUNLAY STREET, WOOD DALE, IL 60191 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JOHN F. BORATTO, HOME ADDRESS 476 DUNLAY STREET, WOOD DALE, IL 60191 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 12TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 21, 28 & April 4, 2019) 341003 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76765 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 13, 2019, wherein the business firm of ATVENTURE LOCATED AT 1290 PLEASANT AVENUE, UNIT A, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139 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) QUINN P. SWEENEY, HOME ADDRESS 403 MAVES DRIVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510 and NAME OF PERSON(S) OLESIA S. KOLISNYK, HOME ADDRESS 619 WALNUT AVENUE, MAPLE PARK, IL 60151.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 13TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 21, 28 & April 4, 2019) 341098

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Kyra Elaine Schweisthal

2019MR000325 Case Number There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kyra Elaine Schweisthal to the new name of: Kyra Elaine Spatafore.

The court date will be held on May, 20, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 505 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, DuPage, in Courtroom #2005.

3-25-2019 CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Circuit Court Clerk 4489888 /s/ KYRA E. SCHWEISTHAL Kyra E. Schweisthal (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 11 & 18, 2019) 342373

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76776 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 20, 2019, wherein the business firm of WHEATON PRAIRIE DENTAL LOCATED AT 610 W. ROOSEVELT ROAD, SUITE A1, WHEATON, IL 60187 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) ALAN J. ACIERMO, P.C., HOME ADDRESS 100 SPECTRUM CENTER DRIVE SUITE #1500, IRVINE, CA 92618.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 11 & 18, 2019) 342177

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76792 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 26, 2019, wherein the business firm of COLORBLIND LOCATED AT 5816 MAIN STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 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) STEVEN CHATT, HOME ADDRESS 5816 MAIN STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 26TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 11 & 18, 2019) 342390

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76755 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 11, 2019, wherein the business firm of KELLY CATERING SERVICE LOCATED AT 14 S. YORK ROAD, BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 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) IMELDA DALY, HOME ADDRESS 14 S. YORK ROAD, BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 21, 28 & April 4, 2019) 341020

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76777 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 20, 2019, wherein the business firm of MEADOW LAKE DENTAL LOCATED AT 3941 75TH STREET, SUITE 102, AURORA, IL 60504 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) ALAN J. ACIERNO, P.C., HOME ADDRESS 100 SPECTRUM CENTER DRIVE SUITE #1500, IRVINE, CA 92618.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 11 & 18, 2019) 342178

hurst 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.

(Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 2019) 341999

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York softball team loaded with talent Squad back from Florida tour

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

ing up well,” said Munn. “Offensively, we need to continue to make adjustments at the plate. Defensively, we need to backup whatever pitcher is on the mound for us.”

Munn also is excited about the potential of junior Gina Westphal and senior Julia Derkowski. “Both are having strong starts to the season for us,” she said.

Munn said the team is hungry for continued improvement. “Our strengths include a solid defense along with a lot of grit and determination to get better,” she said. “The team is looking to strengthen our offensive lineup by making proper adjustments at the plate. This team wants to compete with the best competition and its ultimate goal is to be downstate competing for a state championship.”

The York softball team had a 2018 season to remember.

The Dukes posted a 27-14 record and won the West Suburban Conference Silver Division title with an 11-1 mark.

A year later, the Dukes’ goals haven’t changed a bit. “We will be strong again in our conference,” said York coach Elizabeth Munn. “We have a goal to win it again this season.”

York returns three college-bound players in senior shortstop Katherine Karnatz, who is headed to University of Missouri-Kansas City, senior third baseman Izzy Smith who is headed to play at Northern Illinois and sophYork played over spring break in omore standout pitcher Lauren Derkowski, who has committed to play Florida, “competing against some of the toughest teams in the state,” at the University of Michigan.

“Our offense and defense are shap- Munn noted of the Sunshine state.

IC Catholic Prep track teams small, but talented Knights look to have success outdoors this spring

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

While both the IC Catholic Prep track teams are smaller in numbers, it certainly doesn’t mean they are lacking in talent.

On the girls side, coach Bob Cronin sees plenty of potential. “The girls also have a smaller group, but it’s loaded with talent,” he said.

“They are looking to duplicate their fine state performances from last year.”

The Knights will be led by captains Jaida Smith, a senior jumper and sprinter, and junior Olivia Slavin, a hurdler and sprinter.

Smith set the school record in the long jump indoors this winter at Proviso West at 16-10 3/4 and was scheduled to compete in the prestigious Illinois Prep Top Times indoor meet.

Scheduled to join her at Top Times were sophomores Alia Johnson in the 400 and Frankie Chaidez in the 800.

Slavin, in the hurdles, and junior Carly Holden, in the shot put, barely missed qualifying for the Top Times

meet.

Newcomer Carly Manchester did not compete indoors, but “looks like a strong candidate to be strong in the distance races,” Cronin explained.

On the boys’ side, Cronin noted roster members have been burning the midnight oil. “The boys have a small group that is working hard because having no state qualifiers last year left a bad taste,” he said.

The team will be led by senior thrower and team captain Michael Johnson. “Mike looks solid in the shot put and discus,” said Cronin.

Johnson will be joined in the throws area by senior Declan Barney and junior Christian Caday.

Sophomore Kyle Franklin, Cronin noted, looks like the top sprinter and will compete in the 100 and 200 along with the team’s sprint relays.

Sophomore Justin Hall returns and according to Cronin is looking to improve on a strong freshman season in the 400 and relays, and may try long-jumping as well.

Sophomore Rajee Bey-Moore will be a key part of the team’s sprint group as well.

Senior Sean Hipskind had hoped to compete in the 300 hurdles and triple jump, but is recovering from ACL surgery he underwent after football season.

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York senior midfielder Aidan Gaughan takes a shot against Barrington during the Dukes’ 10-6 victory over the Broncos in Elmhurst on Thursday, March 28.

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York vs. Barrington boys lacrosse action

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CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Above: York junior goalie Aiden Schiff and Matt Anikiej, a senior, guard the Dukes’ net against Barrington.

Left: York senior Mitch Holmes looks to pass against the Broncos during the Thursday, March 28 game.

Dukes junior Gavin Rieger, a midfielder, races past a Broncos defender. York won the home game 10-6.

Above: Edwin Espinosa, a freshman, matches up against a Barrington player.

Left: Dukes senior Sam Walsh is a returning firstteam all conference defender for York.

Right: Sophomore Josh Temple, who plays long-stick midfield, defends against a Barrington player.

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York girls soccer team reaching for the stars Dukes loaded with veteran talent

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls soccer team isn’t messing around.

Coach Stevan Dobric said his squad has its sights set on winning the tough West Suburban Conference Silver Division.

“The girls are motivated to push themselves and work hard as a team,” he said. “Everyone in our conference is a tough opponent and 100 percent should be given in every

match. We believe that a conference championship is within our reach as well as a strong run in the playoffs. For now, the girls are focused on working hard and preparing for upcoming games.”

York’s optimism is high based on the amount of talent coming back from a 2018 team that went 11-7 overall and 4-2 in WSC Silver Division action.

Back are Allie Milkowski (midfield-defense), Riley Haug (defense), Siena Pinkerton (defense), Emma Czech (defense), Lindsey Schiller (midfield), Michaela Ward (forward) and Kathleen Levins

IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team filled with veteran varsity experience Fourth year varsity forward Olivia Hurt captains squad

By Mike Miazga, CORRESPONDENT The IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team is coming off a 2018 season where it went 16-11 overall under now second-year coach Antonio Godinez.

The Knights return seniors Olivia Hurt and Gabriela Smola, along with juniors Abi Wagner and Bella Leslie.

Hurt, who plays forward, was a team captain last season as a junior and has been on the varsity for four years now. Wagner, who plays outside midfield, is in her third varsity season. “Abi has pace going forward,” Godinez noted. Leslie is at center midfield and also is in her third season on the varsity. “Bella is the engine of our midfield,” said Godinez.

Smola is in her third varsity season as well and recorded seven shutouts last season in goal. “She made big saves last season,” the coach pointed out.

A key newcomer to the team is freshman defender Claire Wagner, who is the sister of Abi. “Claire will provide experience and athleticism for us,” said Godinez.

Godinez said strengths for the team this year will be its experience and ability to work well together. He added the outlook for the season is to put the team first “and compete in every game.”

Olivia Hurt, who will play at North Central College, is joined on the team by her sophomore sister Sophie Hurt who is a defender for the Knights.

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Levins was an all-sectional pick a year ago, while Ward earned allWSC Silver honors and was an honorable-mention all-sectional choice.

Haug is headed to Illinois Wesleyan.

Also back are Bridget Los (midfield), Greta Roy (midfield) and Maya Rebic (forward).

Key newcomers to the Dukes include Maddie Welz (midfield, defense) and Rene Sieracki (forward).

“This team is very strong, fast and organized,” said Dobric. “Everyone understands their role and is executing it to the benefit of the team.”

Dobric is excited for the team’s

prospects on both sides of the field.

“Our defensive shape is excellent with three of the starting back four as seniors. As a team, the girls defend extremely well as a unit,” he said.

Early on, Dobric has seen some positives on offense. “Offensively, we have created many chances in the first three games, but they have not all resulted in goals,” he explained.

“We will continue to work on our finishing and continue to be dangerous in goal-scoring situations.”

Dobric pointed out the team has depth at goalie, including the return of all-sectional pick Levins. “We

have two very competitive keepers, one who was all-sectional last season,” he said.

Talent aside, Dobric noted York has other extremely valuable traits in abundance this season. “Everyone has an amazing attitude and wants to help each other out as a team,” he said. “The positive energy is extremely uplifting and makes every training session and game enjoyable.

“The girls have a positive outlook on the season and have set some great goals for themselves. As long as everyone stays committed to these goals and works hard as a team, we will accomplish all of them.”

Timothy Christian girls soccer team has youth behind it All-conference players Carter and Carstensen return

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Youth will be in abundance for the Timothy Christian girls soccer team this spring.

Coach Jon Hamelinck has a total of 14 freshmen and sophomores on the team this season.

“Our team is young,” he said.

“Practice after practice we can see that our girls have a lot of energy, excellent work ethic and a drive to succeed. We are excited for the potential that all of the new players bring to the program. Because we are such a young team, we are still learning how to play with each other and showcase each other’s strengths. However, we also have a majority of our starting lineup returning.”

Timothy went 9-7-1 overall last year and took third in the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division with a 3-2 record.

Back for the Trojans is sophomore midfielder Emma Carter, who had 10 goals and six assists last season. Senior captain Abby Carstensen is back at midfield. She had three goals and two assists last year.

Also back are senior captain Celeste Vandermeer and junior assistant captain Jana Kunz, who plays defense.

Carter and Carstensen both earned

all-MSC Red honors last year.

Newcomers to the group include freshmen Ella Vandermolen, who will play in the midfield and Sophia Biscan, who will play defense.

“I really like our depth up front,” said Hamelinck. “We have a few more options to choose from than previous years and that will help when our schedule gets tough. We have a lot of girls who are hungry for the net, which creates a nice competitive atmosphere both in practices and in games. Having only graduated three last year (two starters), we have most of our starting lineup intact and have filled in the holes with some aggressive and competitive incoming freshmen.”

Hamelinck also has high hopes for the Trojans’ defensive unit. “Our back line is looking solid,” he said.

“Three of our starting four from last year are back led by Celeste and Jana. Sophie is a freshman and has speed to burn and is tenacious so she will slide in on the outside along with Elena Munk. At times last year our defense was a soft spot for us. I’m looking forward to continue to make strides tightening it up and being a tough team to play against.”

Angel Burke is Timothy’s No. 1 goalie, however there is depth at the position with Sophie Labuda and Maggie Houseman. “They will see some time in the net,” said Hamelinck of Labuda and Houseman. “Angel played a lot of keeper for us last year and will do so again

as a sophomore. She is fearless and understands the game well. We’re encouraging her to take more command of the back line, but she will be a really important part of our success this year.”

With that youth, Hamelinck noted, comes continuity. “We’re young,” he said. “More so than in years past, this is a group that will stick together for a long time. I like a lot of our pieces and I like the flexibility of our squad.

We can put out a few different formations that fit our group and will give us different advantages based on who we are playing. It will take some time for our girls to put it all together, but I am confident and excited about what these girls can accomplish.”

Hamelinck said his group is anxious to get things rolling. “We need to get outside,” he said. “It’s been a bit of a crazy season so far weather-wise, but I think it’s given us the time to put some of our systems in place and get the girls the experience they need to have success. We also need our captains to be good leaders. Abby and Celeste were part of our leadership last season and I think they will do a nice job bringing the team together and being leaders on and off the field.

“This season has a lot of potential.

We are excited for the many different playing combinations we can put forward due to our versatile players and deep roster. Our goal is to finish above .500 and be a strong leader in our conference.”

Top-flight talent returns for Timothy Christian girls track team State qualifier Mitchell back for Trojans boys track

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls track team has no shortage of decorated talent returning this spring.

Coach Kevin Hackert returns numerous athletes who qualified for the Class 1A state finals a year ago.

That group includes junior Hope Clark who took ninth in the state a

year ago in the 3,200 run. Also back is junior Elise Terpstra, who qualified for state in the triple jump last year.

She’ll also run the 800.

Sophomore Campbell Marshall was a state qualifier in the high jump as a freshman last year. Terpstra also was part of Timothy’s state-qualifying 3,200 and 1,600 relays.

Joining them for a return performance is junior Pricilla Nartey, who runs the 100 and 200. “Pricilla is a great sprinter,” said Hackert.

Hackert added the Trojans also have a strong influx of newcomers to the squad. “We have a great group of

underclassmen, but we’re still waiting for that to play out,” he said.

The coach noted overall experience is not in abundance this year, but something else is. “We have a very inexperienced team this year, but also a lot of untapped potential,” said Hackert. “I look forward to watching them grow.”

As far as looking at the spring season, Hackert said the focus will be on building up to the key end-of-season meets.

“This will be a difficult year for us

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The Elmhurst Chiefs Red hockey Squirt team recently beat Orland Park in a shootout at MB Arena in Chicago to win their tier for the season. Showing who is number 1 are: Front row (left to right): Sean Loftus, Ryan McPhee. Third row kneeling: Ryan Bunnis, Carter Nunemaker, James Noll. Second row standing: Bryan Boeckel, Billy Grogan, Dean Kemph, Andrew Olvera, Dylan Mueller, Marco Castaneda, Connor Schenkenberg, Alex LeDoux, Jack Evers. Coaches: Mark Boeckel, Chris Schenkenberg, Claude LeDoux.

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in our growing conference,” he said, “but I have had individual meetings with some key athletes.

We have aspirations for individual conference champions and numerous state-qualifying runs. They are a great group of women that already are working toward those goals and I always will be proud of that.”

Timothy Christian boys track The Timothy Christian boys track team is coming off a 2018 season where it took third in the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division and sixth in the sectional.

Back for the Trojans are Caleb Mitchell (distance), Clint Fincher (distance), Carson Hooker (sprints), Luke Mitchell (hurdles) and Matthias Jenkins (high jump).

Mitchell was a state qualifier a year ago in Class 1A in the 3,200 run.

Key newcomers to the group include freshmen Jake Postma (hurdles) and Michael Burke (jumps).

“I see a lot of commitment, en-

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I see a lot of commitment, enthusiasm and camaraderie.”

– John Vanderkamp, Timothy coach

thusiasm and camaraderie,” Timothy coach John Vanderkamp said.

“The overall team potential is good. The highest potential is with guys such as Caleb Mitchell, Clint Fincher, Carson Hooker, Luke Mitchell and Matthias Jenkins.

Our team goal is that every athlete works to achieve their best and that they contribute to the team to make the team its best.”

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Thursday, April 11 Friday, April 12 Saturday, April 13 Sunday, April 14 York drama will perform ‘Bright Star,’ a play written by Steve Martin and Eddie Brickell. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m., except Sunday which is 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each on sale at ticketpeak.com/res/yorkdrama. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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Saturday, April 6 Family Day STEAM event at Art Museum From 1-4 p.m., families are invited to the Elmhurst Art Museum in Wilder Park to participate in hands-on STEAM activities inspired by the interdisciplinary ideals of the Bauhaus. Available to all ages. Free with museum admission.

Saturday, April 6 From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 6th Northeast District Masonic Blood Drive will take place at the Elmhurst Masonic Building at 159 W. North Ave. Appointments encouraged but walk-ins welcome. Photo ID required. Info: Call 630-707-3646.

Thursday, April 11 Beginning at 11 a.m., the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation will host its Hope. Lives. Here. Luncheon at the Butterfield Country Club, 2800 Midwest Rd. in Oak Brook. The featured speaker will be Jenna Lindman, a cancer survivor and founder of IngiteHope. Individual tickets are $60 and tables of 10 are available for $600. For tickets, visit emhfoundation.org/ events or call (331) 221-0388. Proceeds will benefit the Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center and Elmhurst Hospital’s oncology services.

Church facilities are fully accessible and parking is available behind the church. Please enter from St. Charles Rd. or from Huntington Lane off Poplar.

• Beginning at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, the Elmhurst Children’s Assis-tance Foundation (ECAF) will celebrate its 25th Anni-versary Gala, “A Night On Bourbon Street.” The even-ing will feature Classic New Orleans fare, live music, open bar, raffles Saturday, April 13 and free prize drawings. Tickets are • At 12:30 p.m., the Women of $125 per person. For more information Bethel United Church of Christ, will or to order tick-ets, visit ecaf4kids.org. hold their 21st annual Spring Tea in the church’s Welcome Center, located Saturday, April 13 From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Elmhurst at 315 E. St. Charles Road. A full-tea menu in an elegant setting will be fol- College will host its annual Recycling lowed by performer Jenny Riddle’s Extravaganza in Faganel Hall and Alone-woman show, “Catherine the exander Street parking lots on the camGreat.” Tick-ets are $25 per person and pus. NOTE: Electronics will NOT be must be purchased no later than April collected at this event. For info on what 9. Seating is lim-ited. Tickets for the items will or won’t be collected, visit program only (without tea) are $10 at elmhurst.edu/sustainability. the door. The program be-gins at 1:45 p.m. Call 630-834-6254 for ticket Sunday, April 14 • Beginning at 12:15 p.m., the Single availabil-ity and information. Guests are invited to wear hats and gloves. Mother’s Support Group will meet at

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Learn about her site-specific projects including research about the 1952 prefab prototype, various changing installations including works by other artists, interactions with visitors, and more. It’s part of the international traveling exhibition, The Whole World a Bauhaus, on display now through April 21.

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(Continued from page 28) popular folk musician Chris Vallillo, presents analysis of more than two centuries of famous Carl Sandburg’s poetry set to original music and infamous presidential campaign posters, and and selections from Sandburg’s own folk song the underlying strategies that drove them. View collection. The year 2019 marks the 100th anni- images of iconic campaign posters and even a versary of Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize honor and few local stories of presidents and presidential his settling in Elmhurst, where he resided until candidates who visited Elmhurst over the years.

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