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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016

These Scouts are ready to flip … pancakes

Donned in Chef hats, members of Boy Scout Troop 17, pictured here, are hosting their 5th annual “Red White and Blue Pancake Breakfast” on Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Christ United Methodist Church, 920 So. Swain Ave., across from Jackson Elementary School. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children ages 5-13. Children younger than 5 eat free. The menu includes blueberry and plain pancakes, sausage, fresh strawberries, real whipped cream, orange juice, Oberweis® milk and Starbucks® coffee. Proceeds will be used for camping trips for the boys.

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Correction

Last week’s Elmhurst Independent featured an extended obituary about resident Dare Messina who passed away on Sunday, March 27. The obituary stated that Messina had passed away after suffering a stroke, but in fact, she died from a traumatic brain injury. The Independent regrets the error.

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U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-D-5) is pictured here (left) on the Pace Route 301 talking with Pace Executive Director T.J. Ross. Quigley came through town and stopped at Elmhurst Hospital on Thursday, March 30, as part of his “Mike on the Move” Tour, highlighting transportation in his District. The Congressman is a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD). See story elsewhere in this issue.

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Elmhurst Symphony honors Alltop’s 20 years April 16 gala celebrates milestone anniversary, supports campaign

planning the calendar, and fundraising.

“It’s like being CEO in a musical sense,” he said. “It’s a challenging position and I enjoy the challenge.”

Alltop noted that about 65% of the ESO’s budget comes from fundraising, which is standard for performing arts organizations. The ESO is currently conducting a fundraising campaign called “Make More Music,” which offers a matching gift from an anonymous longtime supporter up to $100,000. Alltop said, “ESO is working very hard towards our fundraising goals and I’m optimistic,” he said. “Generosity has been pouring forth!”

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he Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra has been fortunate to be under the musical direction of Stephen Alltop for the past two decades. He is the longest serving conductor in the organization’s 57-year history.

“In 1995 I was just finishing my doctorate in orchestral conducting and looking for a conducting job,” Alltop recalled. “I was invited by the ESO to guest conduct an outdoor concert in Elmhurst. The other people they were looking at were more experienced so it was to my great surprise that they offered me the position! It has worked out really well.”

Getting his start Alltop’s love of music dates back to his childhood, when he started playing the organ and saxophone.

“I played both instruments very seriously in my youth and had fine teachers,” he said. “I decided to major in organ in college and during those years I became extremely interested in conducting. I got bit by the bug. I also started on the harpsichord, which I still play around the Chicago area.”

After earning his undergraduate degree in organ performance at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, he pursued Master’s degrees in organ performance and choral conducting followed by a doctorate in orchestral conducting.

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“One of my favorite things to do is conduct a choir and orchestra simultaneously,” he said.

Alltop is “CEO in a musical sense” In Alltop’s 20 years, the ESO has transitioned from primarily volunteer to majority professional. Its 70 musicians come to Elmhurst from the city and towns throughout the Chicago area. The orchestra now performs in the acoustically-rich Elmhurst Christian Reform Church.

“We are so blessed to have ECRC as our musical home,” Alltop said. “The people there are great and we are fortunate to rehearse and perform in that space.”

In addition to conducting the majority of ESO’s performances, Alltop is responsible for choosing the repertoire, speaking on behalf of the ESO, working with the board on matters of presentation and budget,

About the gala to honor Stephen Alltop The Elmhurst Symphony will honor Alltop’s 20 years of accomplishments with a special event called “Celebrate Stephen” on Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at Harry Carey’s at the Westin in Lombard. The Honorable Steve Morley, mayor of Elmhurst, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

“We are also celebrating the anniversary of our concert master, who came on board during my first season,” Alltop said. “We will serve hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, followed by Broadway favorites performed by ESO, followed by dinner.

And it’s the final day of the matching gift opportunity so we hope to leave the event having met or exceed our goal.” Tickets are available at elmhurstsymphony.org or call 630-941-0202.

“The ESO has presented a great deal of lesser known and contemporary works in addition to the great masters,” Alltop said in conclusion. “People who come to our performances for the first time are surprised and even amazed. It really adds to the quality of life in the Elmhurst community.”

Memories of Ron’s Marathon make way for bank

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History In The Making: Lakeside builds at York and Palmer Dr.

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

where Ron’s Marathon service station used to stand.

Slated to be a Lakeside Bank, the new structure is springing up quickly and once completed, will bring with it such a

ELMHURST — In another installment of its “History In The Making” photo series, this week The Independent takes readers to the northeast corner of York and Palmer Drive,

noticeable difference, passersby may do a double-take.

York and Palmer will never be the same. It will no longer be that spot downtown where the stores end, but the churches are still a ways away (if headed south on York St.).

The project at York & Palmer is just one of several progressive developments currently

under construction throughout the community. While many improvements will be done downtown, building has already begun in other area neighborhoods, such as the north side, the former hospital site, not to mention the City’s flood mitigation projects.

These photos were taken on March 26, 2016.

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This is one of the gables on the bank building at York and Palmer Drive – including the framework for a light fixture.

If it’s not a steel horse, it must be a crane! Because March 26 was such a beautiful sunny day, these construction workers made short order of their tasks and duties.

all photos by Dee Longfellow

This future bank, under construction at York and Palmer Drive in downtown Elmhurst, is blossoming quickly. Seeing the difference between the “Before” and “After” shots could give people a “jaw-dropping” experience.

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By 4-2 vote, Zoning Commission approves six-story Opus rentals Corrado: how much more traffic can the streets take?

By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — The Zoning and Planning Commission (ZPC) approved by a 4-2 vote the Opus six-story mixed-use project for rental units and retail space proposed on the corner of Addison and First.

Three of the nine-member Commission were absent: Dave Garland, Susan McCoyd and Kurt Warnke.

Commissioner Dan Corrado voted to approve the project but he posed a question: how much more traffic can the streets take? He mentioned what he called “gridlock” on

some downtown streets after 3 p.m.

Scott Day, a Naperville attorney for Opus, said a traffic study indicated that there would not be a problem.

Site requires environmental clean-up On another topic, Day said there was a financing issue for the $50- to $60-million project because “a rather substantial amount,” as much as $2- to $3-million of environmental cleanup would be needed for the site, which had a dry cleaning store many years ago.

Opus will need financial assis-

tance from the City to get an acceptable return on investment, according to Day. The two ‘no’ votes came from Commissioners Jordan Uditsky and Lisa Callaway, who added that her biggest concern was the number of one-bedroom units.

“Do we have enough of a market for that many one-bedroom units?” she asked.

The ratio of two-bedroom units to one-bedroom units would likely be 60-65 percent for two-bedroom units and 35-40 percent for one-bedroom units for about 160 units.

Commissioner Susan Rose

stated that she did not have a problem with the density of about 133 units per acre. That compares to nearby residential projects such as 87 units per acre for the Hahn Street project; 85 units/acre for Wilder Crossing (approved but not constructed); Museum Square, 58 units/acre; Market Square, 44 units/acre; and, Crescent Court, 40 units/acre.

Than Werner, planning and zoning administrator, said the corner of Addison and First was a good place to put a high density Transit Oriented Development (TOD) because it was next to the train station.

Opus made some changes from what was presented at

a previous ZPC meeting such as adding retail space, changing materials on the building’s exterior and landscaping changes.

Currently, the Opus site is occupied by a two-story commercial building with bank drive-through lanes and a parking lot.

A recommendation by the ZPC, an advisory body, will be sent to the City Council, which will send it to the Development, Planning and Zoning (DPC) Committee of three aldermen. That group will make a report to the full City Council, which has the final vote.

Cool Cities Coalition campaigns for pesticide-free lawns, parks

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — According to Barbara Lonergan, member of the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition, the group is partnering with the Midwest Pesticide Action Center (MPAC) to encourage Elmhurst homeowners to go pesticide-free with eco-friendly lawns over the coming spring and summer gardening season.

“American homeowners, businesses, schools, and park districts apply approximately 89 million pounds of weed and feed products for their lawns each year,” Lonergan said.

There is a host of scientific evidence linking exposure to lawn pesticides and herbicides to numerous health hazards from asthma and ADHD in children, to cancer and reproductive problems, according to Lonergan, who added that storm water runoff carries those same synthetic chemi-

“The problem is not all the of chemicals,” Throughout the festival, there were many things you have to do, the real handouts and one, sure enough, problem is that outside by offered a list of lawn service the dumpster, people walk by companies who only used and throw their food waste in there,” he said. “Then you’ve organic products.

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Newspaper: do you get rid of the bees? I Waste removal services Client: mean, you had to do someoffer “natural” option Elmhurst Independent At the screening of the film, it thing.” York Chiroprac And, the cost? Like the resiwas learned that waste removal companies like Republic, Inc., dent who attended the film at are required to offer organic Elmhurst College, King said it or all-natural service to home- was easily three times the cost owners. It requires separating he was paying for regular garyour own garbage and even bage pick-up service.

To learn more about efforts includes composting. photo provided to reduce use of chemiAlex King of King ConstrucHere is the revised layout for Dr. Noellethe O’Connor: Jill Jarvis, a member of the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition, is comfortable letting her children play on a pesticide-free tion in Villa Park owns several cal lawn products, contact the lawn. buildings, including residen- Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition cals into our water ecosystems, Human Experiment,” part of tial. He said at the request of by sending an email to ecoolcithreatening our drinking water the One Earth Film Festival tenants, he went ahead with the ties@gmail.com or call 630426-9789. held throughout Chicago, one service. and aquatic wildlife. resident was shocked to disNot as easy as it sounds At Elmhurst College’s recent cover the company she used for showing of the movie “The her lawn care contained “loads

To Your Health Through

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Obituary H. Winston Zastrow, 88

H. Winston Zastrow, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 88.

Beloved husband of 67 years to Bernice, nee Amen; loving father of Craig (Catherine) Zastrow, Teresa (Jim) Rich, Brent (Kathie) Zastrow, and Todd (Lynn) Zastrow; devoted grandfather of Michelle (Scott) Fulk, Eric Zastrow, Joshua (Kelly)

Rich, Amanda (Justin) Morgan, Sita (Emmett) Gleason, Gene (Tonia) Talley, Brad (Stacie) Talley, Todd-Robert (Kyla) Zastrow, Ted-Winston Zastrow, and Grant, Benjamin, and Hope Zastrow; great-grandfather of 16. He was preceded in death by one brother Alvin W. Zastrow; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Zastrow is a graduate of Minnesota Bible College and served as a Pulpit Minister for more than 50 years, most recently with the Christian Churches in Clinton and Clarendon Hills, Ill., presiding at as many as 750 funerals and

1000 weddings. A lifelong supporter of global missions, Mr. Zastrow was the founder of two Christian camps.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave, Clarendon Hills. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials to Colombia Christian Mission, Dale Meade, P.O. Box 95, Rittman, OH 44270-0095; or, TCM International Institute, P.O. Box 24560, Indianapolis, IN 46224.

Arrangements provided by Knollcrest Funeral Home. For more information, call (630) 932-1500 or visit knollcrest.net

Enhancing the health of your family

by Dr. Noelle O’Connor

SAVE YOUR KNEES More than 700,000 knee-replacement procedures are performed annually in the United States, largely due to the chronic pain and disability caused by age-related “wear and tear” osteoarthritis. As Baby Boomers look to extend their active lifestyles beyond middle age, they may wonder if joint surgery is inevitable.

Fortunately, research suggests that early conservative treatment may help stave off the need for knee-replacement surgery or even avoid it altogether. One study indicates that patients experiencing knee pain associated with osteoarthritis who received chiropractic knee adjustments reported significant decreases in pain intensity, as well as less clicking and grinding sensations. They also were better able to perform daily activities with enhanced

mobility. Surgery should only be considered as a last resort.

Are you experiencing problems with your knees? At YORK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, we have the knowledge and experience to identify the cause of your discomfort. A continuing schedule of regular chiropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimal spinal and nervous system function. Let us help you! We’re located at 486 Spring Road. Please call 630.834.8536 to schedule an appointment.

P.S. Chiropractic treatment can help restore normal joint alignment and gait to patients with arthritic knees, thereby reducing inflammation and promoting flexibility and mobility.

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Police Beat

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

Child endangerment March 26 Police said that during an argument between a juvenile victim and the suspect (mother), the suspect walked away from the victim and proceeded to go down the street from the above location, leaving the juvenile victim unattended.

An officer contacted DCFS.

Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ criminal trespass to property/motor vehicle/ damage to property March 28 An officer near Addison and Second reported at around 8:19 a.m. that a “Keep Right” sign had been knocked off its concrete foundation. The Public Works Dept. has been notified of the issue. Also on the same date in the same location at around 10:29 a.m., a City employee reported that while conducting his daily walk-through inspection of the parking deck, he came across several damaged fire extinguisher box pull stations on several levels of the parking deck.

March 27-March 28 A complainant at a local business in the 500 block of W. Wrightwood told police that the front passenger side window of a work van had been broken sometime between the above dates.

The complainant reported nothing was missing from the van. Damage was estimated at $200.

March 26-March 28 A manager at a local business in the 400 block of W. Fullerton told police that sometime between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) damaged the hatch on the rear overhead door to one of his trucks.

March 25-March 28 An employee at a local business in the 400 block of W. Wrightwood told police that when he arrived to work that morning, he noticed the lock on the side door of a trailer had been partially pried.

March 26 Police said an unknown suspect(s) broke the red plastic cover for the fire extinguisher box that is located in the Addison Parking Deck.

March 24 An officer responded for a criminal damage to property report in the 100 block of W. Jackson at around 9:32 p.m.

The caller informed police that a brick went through the living room window of her residence.

March 23-March 24 A victim in the 900 block of S. Cedar told police that an unknown suspect

CALL 800-222-TIPS may have shot a BB through a window at the residence. Officers evaluated the damage on the window but were unable to determine whether or not it was caused by a projectile.

March 22-March 25 A victim in the 900 block of S. Cedar Ave. told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) damaged four windowpanes on her home. The damage appears to be consistent with being struck by small caliber BBs. The neighbor next door filed a report of similar damage to her home in the approximate same time frame.

Disorderly conduct March 30 Matthew Morrison, 28, of Carol Stream, issued a citation for disorderly conduct in the 100 block of W. First St. at around 11:48 a.m. Police said Morrison was intoxicated when he exited a train at the Elmhurst train depot.

March 24 An officer responded to the third floor of a local hospital for the odor of smoke.

Security reviewed video and found a suspect walking through the hallway, light a cigarette lighter, and touched the wall with the lighter. Hospital security declined to press charges but requested the suspect be served with a trespass notice.

Domestic battery March 29 A 35-year-old Elmhurst man was arrested in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 10:51 p.m. and charged with domestic battery and possession of drug paraphernalia. Subsequent to a verbal argument, police said the suspect cut the right upper thigh of the victim. He also was in possession of drug paraphernalia.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol by a minor/public intoxication/hosting an underage drinking party March 29 Pawel Armatys, 19, of Schiller Park, and Nikolao Chuku, 18, of Rosemont, were arrested at an extended stay facility in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 11:12 p.m. Police said officers responded to an excessive noise com-

plaint at the above location. They located the two suspects who were all under 21 and had consumed alcohol, according to police. Both were charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor.

March 27 Shentel Merritt, 42, of Bellwood, was arrested near Lake and West at around 12:01 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Merritt was found to be DUI. The suspect admitted to drinking and smoking cannabis, according to police. He was charged with improper lane usage, no insurance, and DUI— alcohol and drugs combination.

March 26 Brian Peterson, 19, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 500 block of W. North Ave. at around 10:40 p.m. Police said an officer observed Peterson purchase alcohol and found that he was under 21.

He was charged with unlawful use of a fictitious ID and possession of alcohol by a minor.

March 25 Vincent J. Gaudio, 18, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 500 block of W. St. Charles Road at around 9:22 p.m.

Police said officers observed Gaudio pull into a parking lot and enter a liquor store. According to police, Gaudio exited the store holding a plastic bag with a bottle of alcohol. Officers confronted Gaudio, who admitted he was only 18.

He handed over the alcohol and a fake ID. Gaudio was charged with unlawful use of fictitious identification and possession of alcohol by a minor.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/ controlled substance/ tobacco March 26 Jamal U. Ibrahim, 28, of Schiller Park, was arrested near Grand Avenue and Industrial Drive at around 2:23 a.m.

Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Ibrahim was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, for which he was charged along with no rear registration plate light.

March 25 • Marcus K. Rouse, 27, of Maywood, was arrested in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 8:59 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Rouse was found to be in possession of more than 10 grams of cannabis and was charged with possession.

• Joseph A. Whelan, 22, of Villa Park, was arrested near York and Madison at around 2:59 a.m. Subsequent to a citizen assist contact requesting a ride, police said Whelan admitted to having a hypodermic needle and was placed under arrest. He was also found to be concealing one bag of heroin and one bag with heroin residue in his right sock, police said. Whelan was charged with unauthorized possession of a controlled substance and a hypodermic needle.

March 24 Francesca M. Peters, 18, and Elexis M. Sutfin, 19, both of Franklin Park, were arrested near York and Crestview at around 1:39 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said there was an odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle.

Peters admitted to having a glass smoking pipe in the center console, according to police, while Sutfin admitted she had cannabis and a cannabis smoking piper on her person. Peters was charged with no rear registration light and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sutfin was charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

Public complaint

March 27 Roger Grobe, 77, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation by police in the 600 block of Rex Blvd. at around 1:47 p.m.

Police responded to a public complaint call that Grobe was shooting squirrels with a pellet gun. Police said Grobe admitted he shot two dead squirrels in his yard.

Suspicious circumstances

March 28 • A victim in the 200 block of N. Myrtle told police that after arriving home from a business trip he pulled into his driveway and observed a silver vehicle parked near his detached garage.

He unlocked the door to his residence and found nothing was missing. While checking the residence, he observed two young males exit his garage. Then his doorbell rang and a female apologized for parking in the victim’s driveway, stating she was a friend of the victim’s stepson.

• An officer responded to a gas station in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 8:46 p.m. to the report of a suspicious person in the parking lot, asking people to move his vehicle. The officer had seen the vehicle earlier and a delayed inquiry revealed the subject to have an active warrant out of Villa Park. The officer asked the subject his name and advised him of the warrant.

The suspect was turned over to Villa Park police.

March 27 Officers responded to a report of an unknown suspect attempting to approach a victim. The suspect asked about the victim’s puppy she was walking. The victim did not acknowledge the suspect, who then pulled away from the curb.

March 26 Officers responded to the area of St. Charles and Route 83 at around 6:06 p.m. to the report of a possible criminal damage to property at the Elmhurst water tower. Suspects were stopped and admitted that they were at the water tower, but noticed the door to the water tower was locked and began to leave the area. No pry marks were noted by officers.

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March 30 A victim at a recreational facility in the 200 block of W. First told police he left his change of clothes, prescription reading glasses and car key in an unlocked locker while he used the facilities. Upon his return to the locker, he found his items missing from it.

March 29-March 30 Victim in the 200 block of N. Larch told police his vehicle had last been used on March 29 and has since been stolen out of his driveway. According to police, a grey-haired man, about 50, rang the doorbell at around 10:30 a.m. March 30, but the victim’s son did not answer the door, nor did he notice if the vehicle was still in the driveway.

March 29 • Officers responded to the area of North and York at around 10:46 a.m. on report of a retail theft in Villa Park, where a suspect described as a black male took several cell phones and fled the area. Officers observed the vehicle, confirmed the plate and attempted to make a traffic stop. The vehicle fled the area at a high rate of speed. Officers did not pursue the vehicle.

• A victim in the 400 block of N. Ridgeland Ave. told police he received a letter from a mobile phone company say-

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ing an unknown person(s) used his personal information to activate a device and open a fraudulent account.

• A victim in the 200 block of N. Highland Ave. told police they received an IRS letter in the mail stating a tax return had been filed and they needed to verify the victim’s identity in order to process the return.

After contacting the IRS, the victims were advised to cancel the fraudulent return and contact the Social Security Administration.

March 28 • A victim in the 300 block of S. Route 83 told police she received an email from her landlord requesting she deposit her rent into the account of a particular bank. The victim sent the deposit and then called her landlord to confirm the money was sent. The landlord stated he had not sent her an email asking for the rent money.

• Officers responded to the report of a suspect who took a tin of chewing tobacco from a local convenience store in the 500 block of S. Spring at around 8:44 p.m. and left without paying. The suspect was located with the tobacco and was found to be under the age of 18. He was charged with possession of tobacco by a minor and retail theft.

March 27-March 28 A complainant in the 1000 block of S. Route 83 told police that an unknown suspect(s) broke into a trailer parked on his lot. The trailer’s right-side door was bent up at the bottom of the door and cabinets were taken from the front of the trailer.

March 27 • Theft was reported at a car leasing company in the 800 block of N. York. While on routine patrol at the above location, an officer observed a tire cable lock hanging from a parked white van. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that six tires had been removed from six vehicles in the parking lot of the business.

• A victim in the 300 block of E. Third told police that sometime overnight, the passenger side window of his vehicle had been completely shattered and miscellaneous documents had been pulled out from the glove compartment.

March 26 A victim in the 600 block of W. North Ave. told police that as she entered a local business, she saw a silver minivan pull up behind her and an unknown suspect ran toward her. Victim entered the business and quickly secured the door preventing the suspect from entering.

Both suspects drove off in an unknown direction. The case is pending investigation.

March 25 A victim in the 100 block of N. Palmer Drive told police that at approximately 2:30 p.m. he left his unlocked Razor® scooter at a bike rack near a local pharmacy. When he returned at 4:15 p.m., the scooter was gone.

Feb. 6-March 25 A victim in the 800 block of Colfax told police that an unknown suspect(s) stole his permanent immigration card.

The victim had been tracking his card for the last two months through the USPS.com web-

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Feb. 25-March 24 A victim in the 200 block of N. Oakland Ave. came to the police department to report that an unknown suspect(s) used false checks in his name to deposit money toward two individuals. The victim checked his account balance at night and the next morning, he noticed the amount was significantly less.

March 9-March 16 According to police, a suspect walked the complainant’s dogs in the 100 block of S. Lawndale while the family was gone. Upon returning home, the complainant was notified by their bank that the suspect attempted to cash a check from their account. The complainant then found his checkbook missing and agreed to press charges.

March 2 A victim in the 500 block of W. Second told police she received a letter from Speedy Cash about missing a payment on her account. The victim contacted Speedy Cash and told them she has never had an account there. Because a loan application had been completed using her name, address, and Social Security number, the victim was advised to make a police report.

Oct. 17, 2014 A victim in the 100 block of N. Maple told police that in 2014, he invested with the suspect’s real estate company. The investment property closed and showed a net profit. Proceeds were to be issued to the victim but no payment has been made.

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Down(town)-sizing (Note from the Elm Noir Columnist: The following is meant to be read aloud in a worldweary Humphrey Bogart / Jack Webb voice.)

So we left The City in 1983 to get away from the roaring, clanking, screeching El. Now we live a hundred feet from the Union Pacific railroad line.

Life’s funny sometimes.

Oh sure, in the 30 years between the El and the train station, we lived in a house in Elmhurst. I took one look at those cute French doors and that big backyard and melted faster than a gelato cone in a Turkish bath.

Fast-forward three decades.

Sally Sotos

Columnist The kids came and went, and now we’re back in a city apartment, still in Elmhurst. We live in a second-story walk-up, built when they believed in tall ceilings. The climb up to the second floor would make Edmund Hillary take one look and say not today.

Of course, Elmhurst has changed a lot in 30 years. The

downtown used to have three hardware stores, three bookstores, and at least three knifeand-fork joints where you could get a stack of flapjacks and a slab of pie, no questions asked.

Now there are hairdressers and manicure salons along with three restaurants selling uncooked fish. Makes you feel out of place, like a basketball hoop in the Sistine Chapel.

Anyway, our apartment being by the train station is great.

You can see everything and everybody from our front window with enough time, when necessary, to get out the back door, clatter down the stairs, high-jump over the dump-

sters, and dodge into the rear entrance of the resale shop next door. You can browse their fine selection of fedoras until the coast is clear.

But there are times when we need to get farther away. We believe in keeping your friends close and your enemies in custody, but it’s an imperfect world, and sometimes we need to take it on the lam until the bounty hunter does his part.

So we have a little place in a nearby state, sort of a safehouse. The area there is woodsy, the taxes are low, and it’s so quiet and dark at night, you can’t sleep.

It’s dark because there are few homes and fewer street-

lights – none, in fact. No sewers either. No police, no fire, no first responders, no second responders. I guess that’s why the taxes are low.

Folks there have the “Streetcar Named Desire” Blanche DuBois theory of local government: depend on the kindness of strangers or get lost.

Actually, there is a volunteer fire department, but it’s regarded as a sign of weakness if you call them: what kind of property owners can’t take care of their own fires?

Well, that’s all for now. I’ll be checking in with you periodically, but remember: never go to a pool party at a sewage treatment plant.

My current battle involves a long-sleeved white polyester T-shirt. It belongs to my son and was a special birthday gift he picked out himself. It is embellished with the correct and trendy logo favored by those who wish to score high on the cool-meter.

Let me tell you a little something about polyester. It’s the fabric of choice for stylish sports-oriented kids and yogapant wearing moms. According to my extensive Internet research, polyester is a synthetic polymer, which is a fancy term for plastic in disguise. It resists wrinkles, fading, shrinking and is form fitting, durable and pretty darn comfortable. It’s also troublesome for laundry-challenged folks like myself.

That’s because oil and polyester do not mix.

Polyester is touted as an easyto-care-for fabric. Unless you get an oil stain. My son got an

oil stain.

Unfortunately, as the laundry guru I’ve already established myself to be, I did not notice the stain or pre-treat the stain or otherwise attend to the stain in any manner or fashion until after the (nearly new, favorite) shirt went through the entire laundry cycle – including the dryer. I can hear your gasps of horror and disbelief, and I do apologize.

That was two weeks ago.

We’ve been at war ever since – me versus the shirt. What started as a small grease stain has morphed into a larger area, probably because of my attempts to remove the stain with any number of concoctions that were not Google-approved. (I started this fight as a lone soldier. I’ve since gone online for expert reinforcements, which have, regrettably, also proved unsuccessful.)

In the process, the shirt seems to have taken on a dingy, gray-

ish tint that I’m determined to correct. I’ve tried every remedy outlined online by my allies – laundry kings and queens who actually blog about the topic.

Right now the little bugger is soaking in a mixture of vinegar, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide and hot water. I think/hope it’s looking whiter. The whole experience has left me exhausted and smelling like pickles.

I am tempted to take the shirt out of the soak and put it through another wash cycle, but I’m afraid of my adversary’s next move. Still, I remain determined. Although the shirt has proven a worthy opponent, failure and defeat are not in this warrior’s vocabulary.

A tiny grease spot on a favorite shirt has grown into something bigger than any shirt or stain or laundry-crusading mom.

It is about relentless pursuit of the enemy, endurance during combat, conquering the opposition and claiming victory over the polyester. No surrender. No retreat.

Mark my words: The. Shirt.

Will. Not. Win.

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Congressman’s ‘Mike on the Move’ tour includes stop in Elmhurst U.S. Rep. Quigley makes the rounds on Pace Route 301

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL05) has begun his own “Mike on the Move” transportation initiative throughout his District and last week, the effort has brought him to the suburbs.

Quigley, a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), took a bus ride along Pace Route 301 last week to highlight Pace’s integration of Chicago’s many suburban neighborhoods and its work as the largest provider of paratransit service in the United States.

“Chicago is known as a city of neighborhoods, and our suburbs are no exception,” said Rep. Quigley.

“With so much to see, eat and tour in Chicago’s suburbs, it is crucial that we have affordable, accessible public transportation connecting the suburbs to each other and the City – and Pace provides just that.

“Today’s tour along Pace Route 301

highlighted the great service that Pace is providing my constituents. It also showed how Pace is using innovation to tackle today’s problems with the introduction of their new Pulse line and Ride DuPage program. As the only Illinois member of the House Appropriations Committee, I’m committed to driving federal dollars back to the Chicagoland area so that our transportation agencies have the funding they need to serve our residents and plan for the future.”

Rep. Quigley thanked Pace Executive Director Thomas J. (T.J.) Ross and his entire staff for the experience.

His ride along Pace Route 301 from the CTA Blue Line Forest Park Transit Center ended at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, where the Congressman learned about Pulse, Pace’s new rapid transit network that provides enhanced express bus service to commuters along a streamlined route.

Pace Board Chairman Richard A. Kwasneski rode along with Rep. Quigley.

“We’re grateful to Congressman Quigley for taking the time to learn more about Pace service,” said Kwasneski. “He understands the importance of the service relied upon by thousands of people every day

providing convenient connections between Cook and DuPage counties.

His strong support for public transit in Congress has been unwavering, which will be important as we continue our work with Metra, CTA and RTA to address the shortage of funding necessary to achieve a state of good repair.”

A stop at Elmhurst Hospital While at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Rep. Quigley inspected a Ride DuPage mini bus. Ride DuPage is a county-wide paratransit program created in partnership by Pace, DuPage County and several units of local government. The program now stands as a model of success for other counties.

“I am glad to have Congressman Quigley come by with Pace executives to learn about the vital role PACE plays in providing accessibility of healthcare to patients and employees of Elmhurst Hospital,” said Diane McGinnis, Elmhurst Hospital Community and Government Relations. “The unique relationship between Route 301, Elmhurst Hospital, and the surrounding community as a whole is something I hope will continue and grow in the future.”

Created by the 1983 RTA Act

to unify the numerous disparate suburban bus agencies, Pace now serves tens of thousands of daily riders, covers 3,500 square miles and is the one of the largest bus services in North America. Considered the backbone of Chicago’s suburbs, it has routes in six counties – suburban Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will – and 284 municipalities.

Accessibility is pledge of Section 504 service Accessibility has always been a hallmark of Pace service, which has offered ‘’Section 504’’ service to people with disabilities for several years, even before this type of service was required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pace worked hard to establish itself as a leader in providing efficient, quality service to people with disabilities and in 2016, took over ADA para-transit in Chicago from the CTA. The move made Pace the largest providers of para-transit service in the United States.

Rep. Quigley’s “Mike on the Move” initiative emphasizes how the federal government can support transportation and infrastructure investments. For highlights from previous “Mike on the Move” events throughout the area, visit quigley.house.gov/newsroom/ mike-on-the-move.

Elmhurst College plans 9th annual Governmental Forum This year’s topic: Justice in the 21st Century

By Dee Longfellow For The Independent

ELMHURST — The Independent has learned that Elmhurst College has already set the date and program for its 9th

annual Governmental Forum.

This year’s event, which typically draws several hundred people from throughout the area, will take place on Thursday, April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In the past, the forum took place on the campus until it grew too large and had to be moved to a banquet room at Drury Lane. It has now grown so large, the College had to

seek an even larger venue, this time Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook.

This year’s forum topic is American Life and Law: Justice in the 21st Century, featuring U. S. Attorney Zachary Fardon as the special guest.

Moderators will include David Yellen, Dean of Loyola University School of Law, and Sergio Acosta, Partner with Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP and a mem-

Legislation targets fraudulent pension payments More than $2 million paid to deceased recipients from 2010-14

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — Recentlyfiled legislation in Springfield will require state pension funds and retirement programs to adopt a way to routinely identify and report recipients who have deceased in order to stop pension payments to those indi-

viduals.

House Bill 6030 was filed in response to a study that reportedly discovered more than $2 million in pension benefits had still been paid to deceased recipients from 2010 to 2014.

Pension and retirement agencies throughout Illinois will have to identify a system to purge lists every month and stop payments to the deceased.

“To get our state’s finances in order, we have a responsibility to the taxpayers to reduce wasteful government spend-

ing,” said State Rep. Deb Conroy in a release. “The state is facing unprecedented financial challenges, and we must consider every possible way to cut waste and make government more efficient.

“After someone passes away, we should make it a priority to cut off payments immediately.

Not only would this legislation save money, but it would also help families who are unaware of the steps that they have to take when a loved one passes away.”

ber of the Elmhurst College Board of Trustees.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at elmhurst.edu/tix. For more information, call 630-617-5186.

More about Zachary T. Fardon After serving as a federal prosecutor for almost ten years, Fardon had a private law practice before returning to government as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. He was commissioned to his post by President Barack Obama in October of 2013, on the heels of departing U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, who was no stranger to legal battles that garnered the attention of the entire state, sometimes even the country.

Fitzgerald left big shoes to fill, having overseen thousands of high-profile cases, including against Illinois governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan, former Vice President Dick Cheney’s top aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, and media

mogul Conrad Black. He took on public corruption, international terrorism, corporate fraud and organized crime.

Fardon’s office is no stranger to big cases itself, involving investigations and prosecution in the areas of international terrorism and terrorism financing, public corruption, corporate fraud, violent crime, narcotics and gangs. Fardon was also involved in the 2005-06 corruption trial against former Illinois Governor George Ryan.

The Northern District of Illinois includes 18 counties across the top tier of the state, which contains a population of about 9 million people. Fardon’s office has 300 employees, which includes about 170 authorized Assistant U.S. Attorneys in Chicago and Rockford.

Fardon directs Project Safe Neighborhoods, a federal antigun violence initiative with the Chicago Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,

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Continued from page 9 and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. In an effort to reduce violence, often triggered by Chicago street gangs, Fardon has led other anti-violent crime programs in partnership with the FBI, the DEA, and other law enforce-

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ICCP Business Club advances six to BPA Nationals ELMHURST — From Thursday through Saturday, March 3 – 5, 2016, 22 members of the IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) Business Club participated in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Illinois State Competition held at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook. That competition led to six ICCP students having advanced to the BPA National Leadership Conference to be held in May, 2016.

ICCP’s Nicholas Golding (Computer Modeling) and Joseph Pecoraro (Digital Media Animation) advanced to the BPA National Leadership Conference by earning third place finishes in their events.

The Computer Animation team of Matthew DeWitte, John Hoffman, Brendan O’Brien, and Marc Natividad will also advance as a team by earning a first place in their event.

The Small Business Management team, which included Robert Vitek, Matthew Sutton, and Trey Morris, narrowly missed qualifying for Nationals with a third place finish, since only the top two teams advance in that event.

In addition, ICCP students who also competed in individual events at the BPA State Competition included Robert Vitek (Economic Research), Donald Saccomonto (Entrepreneurship), Ella Wan (Payroll Accounting), Kaitlyn Grady (Extemporaneous Speech), Ryan Grady (Extemporaneous Speech) and Jared Bon (Prepared Speech). Three additional teams competed but did not advance including the Presentation Management team comprised of Alana Gonzalez, Amy Conkle, Kaitlyn Grady and Nicole Porio; the Video Production team of Ryan Asmussen and Ryan Grady; and the Economic Research team of Quinn Bigane, Michael Hoffman, Jack Fowler and Dylan Packer.

The BPA National Leadership Conference will be held on May 5-9, 2016, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Mary Stolper returns to Bethel United Church of Christ Flutist of local fame to perform solo concert ELMHURST — Elmhurst’s own renowned flutist Mary Stolper returns by popu-

lar demand to Bethel United Church of Christ’s sanctuary on Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. for an unprecedented fourth appearance in the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series.

The concert will include works

by Bach, Bolcom, Godard, Holcombe and Widor.

Since 1999, the intimate and acoustically pleasing sanctuary of Bethel has hosted some of the world’s most accomplished singers and musicians from Chicago and beyond.

The concert program will feature a solo performance in collaboration with world-class, award-winning pianist Jeffrey Panko, Minister of Music at the church and artistic director of the concert series.

“It is an honor for me to make music with an esteemed artist such as Mary Stolper,” said Panko. “Her playing is creative and innovative, technically brilliant, and the musi-

cality and dedication to every score she presents to her audiences is of the highest artistic caliber.”

Stolper is Principal Flute for Music of the Baroque Orchestra, Principal Flute for Grant Park Symphony at Millennium Park and Solo Flute with the Fulcrum Point New Music Project. She acted as the principal substitute for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for more than a decade.

Her career has taken her to Russia with Maestro Sir Georg Solti, and on more than 15 European/Asian tours with Maestro Daniel Barenboim.

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Also a studio musician, Stolper has recorded hundreds of radio and television commercials.

A wine reception will follow the concert. Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. Tickets are available at musicatbethel.com or by calling 630-279-4040. Tickets are adults $20, seniors $18 and students $5. A family pass is available at $45 for two adults and up to five children. The church is fully accessible and parking is free. Enter through Sandburg Middle School from St. Charles Road, or from Huntington off Poplar Street.

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This class is offered at The Abbey on Mondays, April 4-April 25, from 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. Fee is $39 for Abbey Members and $44 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, call The Abbey at (630) 993-8193 or visit epd.org Class will enhance photography skills Decode the language of photography with Photography I, an introductory course in 35 mm or digital single lens reflex (SLR) photography designed

for beginners who want to expand their camera knowledge. Participants will learn about proper exposure, action photos, depth of field, camera parts, use of flash and much more. Participants must bring a 35 mm camera that will work in the manual mode along with film or a digital SLR. Class takes place on Saturdays, April 9-April 30, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Wagner Community Center.

Fee is $65 for residents and $81 for non-residents. Ages 18 and older. For more information or to register, call (630) 993-8900 or visit epd.org

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Park District packs fun, flexibility into summer camp

ELMHURST — The Elmhurst Park District is your go-to this summer for camps for all ages and interests. With programs taking place all around Elmhurst, the Park District offers flexible locations and options for busy families.

Funseekers Day Camp (ages 5-10) and Funseekers Extreme (ages 11-13) are led by experienced, enthusiastic staff and meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Campers can now choose between two locations, the original north side site at Wagner Community Center or the south side loca-

tion at the Eldridge Park Recreation Building. Both camps will offer indoor and outdoor activities, special events and three to four field trips a week to local pools, water parks and entertainment venues. Fee is $35 residents/$44 non-residents a day for Funseekers Day Camp and $37 residents/$46 non-residents a day for Funseekers Extreme. Before and After Camp is also available at both locations, extending the fun for our campers.

Courts Plus offers fitness, fun and a classic summer camp experience in centrally located

Plunkett Park for preschoolers and the older set. These camps are tailor made for kids who enjoy physical activity. Action Camp (ages 3-6) offers morning sessions from 9-11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions from 12:30-3 p.m., Monday thru Friday, with an option for Action Camp Lunch & Play from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Campers can look forward to sports, games and crafts each day. Fee is $18 members/$24 non-members per day.

Fitness Explorers (ages 3-6) will focus on helping kids discover new ways to stay healthy

School District 205 develops curriculum ‘maps’ for K-12 students ELMHURST — On March 8, the District 205 Board of Education was presented with the new K-12 English Language Arts curriculum, developed by District 205 teachers and aligned to the latest Illinois Learning Standards. The curriculum maps represent a guaranteed and viable curriculum which has been articulated kindergarten through 12th grade.

For a detailed explanation,

please see the Learning and Teaching Committee Report in the March 8 Board Highlights document at elmhurst205.org/ BOE_highlights.

Resources that will support the curriculum continue to be determined by the Curriculum Development Team. Those resources will then be on display at the District 205 Center for the public to view during the month of April.

Please contact Stephanie Chantos at schantos@ elmhurst205.org or call 630617-2308 or Vicky Cleary at vcleary@elmhurst205.org or call 630-617-2307 in the Office of Learning and Teaching to make an appointment. The materials are slated to receive final approval at the May 10, 2016 Board of Education meeting.

have to start all over meeting and training new staff. Sometimes, because we don’t have enough staff, we can’t go out to the store or to volunteer at some places we like to help out at. Community agencies that support people with disabilities are having a staffing crisis.

I would like to see House Bill #5931 and Senate Bill #2952

passed so that DSPs can be paid more. The average wage right now is only $9.35 an hour.

They deserve more for all the work they do. I want legislators to vote YES on these bills.

Thousands of people like me in Illinois are counting on them to do the right thing.

Cami Smith Woodridge

Viewpoint Ray Graham resident supports legislation to give DSPs higher pay I am 48 years old and benefit from services provided to me

by Ray Graham Association. I live in a home in Woodridge that I share with five friends and during the day I attend a Community Learning Center in Burr Ridge. I also serve on the Board of Directors at Ray Graham, I lead an advocacy group, and I teach new staff about communications during our new employee orientation.

I am one of thousands of people in Illinois that rely on Direct Care Professionals (DSPs) every day of my life. Their jobs are rewarding, but also physically and mentally challenging. DSPs make sure that people like me have the right diet, get bathed and dressed every day. They also make sure people take their medication. Some people with disabilities can do lots of things for themselves, but many need total care.

I have seen DSPs come and go. Even though the work is demanding, they like it, but many of them end up having to work two jobs to make ends meet. Eventually, they leave for a higher paying job and we

through games, dance, tumbling and more. We’ll meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:303 p.m., with an option to stay for lunch from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Fee is $25 members/$27 non-members per day.

Camp Kapow (ages 4-6) will help instill confidence in your child. Included in our fun and games will be a manners lunch at JBarron’s Café and conflict resolution lessons each day.

We’ll meet from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fee is $30 members/$35 nonmembers per day.

Older kids can look forward to Fun Camp (ages 5-10) and Fit 4 U Teen Fitness Camp (ages 11-14). Campers will

enjoy games, tennis, access to the Fit 4 Life Gym and Climbing Wall and field trips. Camps run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with Before and After Care available. Fee is $39 members/$43 non-members per day.

The Park District also has many day camps throughout the summer that fit your child’s specific interests and pursuits including tennis camps at Berens Park, Swim Camps, Dance Workshops and Early Childhood camps.

To register for Park District camp programs or for more information, visit epd.org or call 630-993-8900.

Park District offers art classes Drawing workshop at The Abbey Beginners and those looking to practice their drawing skills are welcome to attend a drawing workshop, Wednesday, April 13 at The Abbey from 9-11 a.m.

Participants will work from your choice of nature prints to create a pencil drawing focusing on proportion, texture and value. All supplies will be provided, making this a perfect opportunity to try something new. Ages 50 and up. Fee is $29 Abbey member, $34 resident, or $39 non-resident/nonmember. For more information or to register, call at (630) 993-8900 or visit epd.org to register.

Dive Into Art by recreating the Masters Experience the techniques and colors that the painting masters used by copying their works, just as art students have done for centuries. Join us at Recreating the Masters on Thursday, April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at The Abbey as we recreate Claude Monet’s “Poppy Fields near Argenteuil” (1875). You’ll be amazed and thrilled by the results and the joy that comes from creating art. We will be working in acrylics, on canvas. All materials will be provided, as well as information about Monet, his life, history and works.

Please feel free to bring dinner or snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to class. Fee is $44 residents/$49 non-residents.

For more information or to register, call at (630) 993-8900 or visit epd.org to register.

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Community Calendar April 7 - April 30

H Pick of the week H the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED! Saturday, April 9 How seniors can avoid fraud At 10 a.m., the Elmhurst Senior Citizens Commission will host a Community Conversation about how to avoid fraud, deceptive practices and scams at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. Presented by Betsy D’Onofrio of Inland Bank, who will be joined by a representative of the Elmhurst Police Department. Free, but reservations required as space is limited.

To register, call 630-306-7077.

Thursday, April 7 At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation presents Silent Spring, featuring historic re-enactor Leslie Goddard as

Rachel Carson, a conservationist whose monumental book, Silent Spring (published in 1962), documented the damaging effects that pesticides used

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• From 4-6 p.m., Visitation Troop 14 Boy Scouts are having its annual All You can Eat Spaghetti Dinner in the Visitation Valentino Center Gym. Tickets, available at the door, are $7, which includes spaghetti, salad and bread. For advance tickets, send an email to: elmhurstboyscouttroop14@ aol.com Sunday, April 10 From 12:15-2:30 p.m., the Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) will meet at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. After lunch with the children, Attorney Laura Kern will talk about your rights in divorce, child support, domestic violence, etc.

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in farming and gardening had on the environment. Heritage Foundation Members, free; all others, suggested donation is $5. To be held in the Education Center at the Elmhurst History Museum. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Thursday, April 14 From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Elmhurst Hospital is presenting “Take Charge of Your Healthcare Decisions” in the Soukup Herter Library & Resource Center at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd. Will provide information about advance directives, durable power of attorney for healthcare, living

wills, DNR orders, For more information, call Denise Ertsman at (331) 221-1146.

Monday, April 18 At 3:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m., there will be a screening of the movie Finding Kind in York High School’s Baker Auditorium. York students John and Katy Clugg obtained a Thiems grant to bring this film about bullying. Co-sponsored by York High School and the Elmhurst Commission on Youth, the film is 77 minutes in length. Parenting specialists Todd Adams and Cathy Cassani Adams of Zen Parenting will lead discussions after the film.

Thursday, April 21 • From 3:30-4:30 p.m., there will be a Dementia Caregiver Support Group Meeting held at Terra Vista, 100 E. Roosevelt Rd., Villa Park (next to Outback Steakhouse). Join in conversation with others going through a similar experience.

Light refreshments served.

RSVP to 630-534-0886 or info@terravista.org.

• At 7 p.m., the public is invited to a gallery talk about the By All Accounts exhibit on the 2nd floor of the Elmhurst History Museum. Museum Curator of Collections Nancy Wilson will present the highly-interactive tabletop map of Elmhurst. Note: The Museum is open late until 8 p.m. on the Third Thursdays of the month.

Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457. Free.

Tuesday, April 26 From 2-3 p.m., there will be a workshop on The Beginning of the Alzheimer’s Journey, led by Natalie McFarland, RN, BSN, Dementia Care Educator, at Terra Vista, 100 E. Roosevelt Rd in Villa Park (next to Outback Steakhouse). Seating is limited to please RSVP by calling 630-534-0886 or by email to: info@terravista.org.

Saturday, April 30 At 12:30 p.m., the Women of Bethel United Church of Christ will hold their Spring Tea in the church’s new Welcome Center at 315 E. St. Charles Road. Full-tea menu in an elegant setting; program: Jenny Riddle will perform her one-woman show in character based on Cokie Roberts’ book Capital Dames: The Women of

the Civil War. Proceeds benefit the Elmhurst Shoe Fund.

Tickets, available beginning April 1, are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance, as seating is limited. Tickets for the program only (without tea) are $10 at the door. The program begins at 1:45 p.m.

Guests are invited to wear hats and gloves. Call 630-834-6254 for tickets and info.

Ongoing programs: • Now through May 29, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., presents a exhibit from the Smithsonian called Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard. Filled with vintage photographs, historic drawings, and period advertisements, the exhibit reveals how these spaces evolved into an integral part of American popular culture.

Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457 • Now through May 13, the York High School Key Club is collecting for a shoe drive , which will be donated to “Soles For Kids.” Collection bins are located in most District 205 schools and at the Wagner Center and the Elmhurst YMCA. • All men are invited to attend Men’s Fraternity at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 West Brush Hill Road, for weekly sessions that combine biblical teaching and group discussion. Info: 630600-5074 or paul.daly@elmhurstcrc.org • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800.

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

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York Euro Challenge Team tops Midwest Region Group of five sophomores }Every heads to member of Nationals in New York the team played an important part in the presentation.”

KATHRYN JULIA DIERKSHEIDE

ROBERT TOMASKA

NATASHA YARLAGADDA

York boasts three National Merit Scholarship Finalists

ELMHURST — Three York Community High School seniors, who were named as National Merit Semifinalists last fall, were recently confirmed as NMSC Finalists.

They are: Kathryn “Julia” Dierksheide, Robert Tomaska

and Natasha Yarlagadda.

The three students will be honored by proclamation of the Elmhurst District 205 Board of Education at its April 12th meeting.

All Finalists will be considered for National Merit

Scholarships; winners will be announced from April through July of 2016. The selection of some 7,400 Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is currently in progress.

The ‘100+ Women Who Care’ gives quarterly donation to DSCC With 142 members, group nets $14,200 for County Senior Council ELMHURST — The 100+ Women Who Care - Elmhurst selected the DuPage County Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) as the recipient of their recent quarterly charitable donation. The group presented $14,200 to Marylin Krolak, Executive Director, and the DSCC team.

“The DuPage Senior Citizens Council has been forced to implement cut-backs in our Meals on Wheels program due to the Budget Impasse in Illinois and there is no solution on the horizon,” said Marylin.

}100+ is an amazing organization.”

— Karen Howard “This wonderful donation from 100+ Women Who Care comes at a most crucial time and will allow us to continue to provide meals and well-being checks to seniors in the Elmhurst area.”

The Elmhurst 100+ Women Who Care donation of $14,200 resulted from 142 women contributing $100 each to the selected charity. Karen Howard, Elmhurst resident and 100+ member presented the DuPage Country Senior Citizens Council at the recent meeting.

“100+ Elmhurst is an amazing organization,” said Karen.

“I love that within one hour we

learn about the needs of different local charities, and then vote to determine which charity will receive our combined resources. We are efficiently making things better within our community.”

Karen’s passion for Meals on Wheels came from knowing the program helped her stepgrandmother live alone in her home until she was almost 105 years old.

“Meals on Wheels makes a real difference in many lives,” she said.

The 100+ Women Who Care chapter in Elmhurst has a simple model of giving that attracts busy, caring women who want to make a difference in the local community. Membership is open to all women. For more information, visit 100elmhurstwomenwhocare.weebly.com.

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — The Independent has learned that York High School’s Euro Challenge team took the top spot in the Midwest Region Euro Challenge competition, beating out teams from Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky and qualifying for the National Competition in New York City on April 19. Other Illinois teams were the high schools of Mundelein and Normal and the Illinois Math and Science Academy.

The York team includes sophomores Matt Anderson, Matt Dardick, Jason Kentra, Meg Quinn and Luke Rozmus. Their challenge at the Midwest Regional was choosing a country in the European Union, identifying a problem there and offering a solution. The York team chose Germany’s high unemployment rate, using fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth. The students made a presentation before a panel of judges from the Federal Reserve of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Center for Economic Education.

York Social Studies Teacher Tamra Carl serves as the team coach. She was quick to point out how the team went above and beyond the call – literally -- in their presentation.

“Every member of the team played an important part in the presentation…,” Carl said. “Following the

— Tamra Carl, York Social Studies Teacher presentation, there was a 10-minute Q & A session with the panel of judges from the Federal Reserve.

The judges asked questions beyond the presentation material to determine if our students were the best qualified to compete at a higher level. “[The team’s] preparation and ability to confidently answer the follow-up questions made them stand above the other teams.”

The final round takes place on Tuesday, April 19, in New York City, where 20 teams from ten regions across the country will gather to repeat the process: a 15-minute presentation and a 10-minute Q & A followup. Best of luck, York!

The Euro Challenge is a program of the Delegation of the European Union in Washington, D.C., which encourages American students to learn more about the European Union and its currency, the euro ( ).

For more information, visit chicagofed.org/education/ econ-classroom/eurochallenge/index.

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Annual All-Volunteer Trails Cleanup coming April 30 Help needed on Great Western Trails, Illinois Prairie Path

By Dee Longfellow For The Independent

ELMHURST — On Saturday, April 30, the Friends of the Great Western Trail in cooperation with the Illinois Prairie Path not-for-profit corporation (IPPc) will hold the annual All-Volunteer Clean-Up the Trails event.

In observance of Earth Day 2016, volunteer groups are invited to come out beginning at 9 a.m. (or when designated by a local coordinator) to help clean all the trails including both sections of the Great Western Trail (GWT) and all of the Illinois Prairie Path (IPP). Be sure to wear long pants and gardening gloves. Please bring pruning shears if you have them. Several large garbage bags will be needed as well.

Most of all, volunteers are needed to pick up litter along the trails. Scout troops, church groups, sports teams, service clubs, or any organization – adult or youth -- in search of a service project are invited to form an organized effort to get out and help clean the Prairie Path that day.

Your help in keeping the trails clean is appreciated because it is all done by volunteers throughout the year. Remember to remove your own drink containers and snack wrappers along the trail as well!

For more information, visit friendsofthegreatwesterntrails.com. For clean up of the Illinois Prairie Path, contact Susan Degnan at 630-9404255 or via email to: Suelite97@yahoo.com or visit ipp. org.

Programs coming to the Elmhurst Public Library Friday, April 8 from 7-8:30 p.m.

York Chamber Music Hear live music performed by talented musicians from York High School’s Performing Arts Department. No registration required.

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

1,000 Days of Kennedy’s Camelot with Pierre Salinger Hear White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger speak about one thousand days of our country’s history in this first-person performance by Terry Lynch. Register online, in person, or by phone.

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

In Stitches Needleworkers Knitters, crocheters, and needlework enthusiasts: Bring a project to work on, get answers to your questions, and have fun! No registration required.

Tuesday, April 12 from 2-3 p.m.

Coloring for Grown-Ups Transform your mind and spirit with the new trend in relaxation: coloring! Choose from beautifully detailed designs, colored pencils or markers, and become totally absorbed in the

joy of coloring. No registration required.

Tuesday, April 12 from 7-8 p.m.

Genealogy Club Join others interested in genealogy to share tips, tools, and experiences. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Wednesday, April 13 from 12-1 p.m.

Dish! Club for Cooks Exchange recipes, sample foods, and indulge in discussions. No registration required.

Wednesday, April 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Ciao Italia!

Conversational Group Discuss a variety of topics, learn new vocabulary, and practice grammar. All you need is a basic knowledge of the language. No registration required.

Wednesday, April 13 from 7-8 p.m.

What’s Horticultural Therapy?

Hear about therapeutic benefits of garden environments and examples of horticultural therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Register online, in person, or by phone.

ELSA-Palooza 8 to celebrate Class of April 2016 Elmhurst Community Programs Thursdays 5 p.m.

Programs air on Comcast Channel 6 and 2016, All Things ELSA AT&T Saturdays 7 p.m.

U-Verse Channel 99 ELMHURST — On Tuesday, April 12 beginning at 11 a.m., Elmhurst College will host ELSA-Palooza 8, an annual celebration of the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA) and its post-secondary educational offerings for the special-education community. ELSA-Palooza 8 takes place in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College.

The event will include a salute to the Class of 2016, an ELSA student showcase and musical performances by students. There will also be a performance by The Naturals, a Chicago-area band that was created to promote the musical abilities of Maurice Snell and Terry Bracey, both of whom are autistic.

For more information or to RSVP for ELSA-Palooza 8, call (630) 617-3300 or visit elmhurst.edu/elsa.

Programs can also be found on ElmhurstTV. com Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1346 Elmhurst College 46th Annual President’s Community Breakfast Keynote Speaker: Larry A. Braskamp, Elmhurst College Interim President Sundays 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 5 p.m.

Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1347 Elmhurst Garden Club presents “Meet the Scholars” The Mildred Hartney Scholarship Awards Winners for 2015-2016 Host: Georgia Dolan, Elmhurst Garden Club President

Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1348 Time Travelers #27 “Elmhurst American Legion T.H.B. Post 187” Host: Ken Bartels Special Guests: Albert Bertolani & Bob Laramie Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Saturdays 6 p.m.

Elmhurst City Council Meetings air on Wednesdays at 12 noon and Thursdays at 7 p.m.

School District 205 Board Meetings air on Thursdays at 2 p.m.

For information, call Joe Piscitelli or Genie Urick at 630-530-6402 or visit ElmhurstTV.com

Elmhurst Hospital: Make sure healthcare wishes are known, followed Time for the 20th Annual Art in the Park ELMHURST — In recognition of National Healthcare Decision Day, Elmhurst Hospital is presenting “Take Charge of Your Healthcare Decisions” on Thursday, April 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Soukup Herter Library & Resource Center at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd. Information will be available about the importance of advance directives, which are made known through a durable power of attorney for healthcare, a document that states a patient’s healthcare wishes if they’re not able to speak and designates a person to act on the patient’s behalf.

In addition, resources will be offered that explain living wills and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for life-sustaining treatment.

For more information, call Denise Ertsman at (331) 221-1146.

Juried show of fine art, craft, design returns to Wilder

ELMHURST — On Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Elmhurst’s 20th Annual Art in the Park will take place in Wilder Park with Presenting Sponsor Edward Jones Investments. The

exhibition will feature more than 125 artists with their original creations including one-ofa-kind jewelry, glass, ceramics, painting, wood, photography, sculpture, paper, and mixed media.

In addition, there will be an eclectic array of other activities including kids’ art activities; an Entertainment Stage featuring the School of Rock with performances by local high school

musicians; a food vendor court; and gourmet food gift section.

In addition, Wilder Mansion will be open for coffee, pastries and lunch provided by Café Amano on both days. The event is produced by RGL Marketing for the Arts, Inc., and sponsored by the Elmhurst Park District.

For more information, please contact roz@rglmarketingforthearts.com or visit rglmarketingforthearts.com.

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Tough Love: A program breaking the cycle of crime

By Austin Berg Illinois News Network

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ristin Love was 16 when she first tried heroin at a party. She kept her addiction a secret for six years, until a drug bust led to her arrest in a McDonald’s parking lot.

“My parents, my family, my significant other, nobody knew,” said Love, now 27.

“They might have had suspicions, but nobody knew until I called them from jail.”

This experience has become all too common in Illinois.

The state Criminal Justice Information Authority reports that nearly 13,000 inmates in Illinois’ prison system needed substance abuse treatment services during fiscal 2014. The Illinois State Crime Commission describes heroin use as an epidemic.

One way to curb the heroin problem in Illinois is to change the way people who commit drug-related crimes are scrutinized. And Illinois doesn’t have to look far for ideas. In the Joliet area, a drug-court

program has found a way to break this cycle of crime and addiction at a fraction of the cost of incarceration.

Men and women convicted of crimes related to substance abuse in Will County are eligible for drug court — an 18-month program that trades prison time and a felony record for treatment, counseling and support. Love is one of the many individuals who has been through this program.

Love said she flourished in the drug-court program, in which she received treatment, did volunteer work, returned to school and landed a job er first.

“I think the longer I did those things, the more I built better feelings about myself ore confidence nd drugs weren’t so important anymore,” she said.

Since the program was launched 15 years ago, the Will County State’s Attorney’s office has shepherded hundreds of addicts through it. The results are astounding.

Less than 10 percent of graduates have reoffended, according to the office. But

statewide, 45 percent of all offenders return to life behind bars within three years of release — each instance of recidivism costing taxpayers more than $40,000 in court, arrest and prison costs, according to research by the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council.

The cost of putting more than 300 graduates through Will County’s drug-court program? About $3,000 each.

Meanwhile, the Illinois Department of Corrections pays nearly $22,000 in direct costs per inmate dd up employee health care, benefits, pensions and capital expenses, and the cost per inmate is nearly $40,000.

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow made international headlines in 2012 for obtaining a murder conviction against former Chicago-area police officer Drew Peterson.

He’s also a champion of this type of alternative sentencing, overseeing the Will County mental health court, veterans court and drug court.

“We found a tool that works

and we’re using it aggressively, ” Glasgow said. “Because of the heroin problem the way it is,” he said, “it’s critical that these individuals get into drug court not just to avoid prison, not just to avoid a felony conviction, but to stay alive.”

These are not hollow words from Glasgow. He counts Love as one of his employees.

Without a felony on her record, Love was able to pursue legal studies after graduating from drug court, and now works as a legal secretary for the very people who prosecuted her for drug possession n the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Glasgow came to her interview.

“Finding out … I was getting the job, I think I cried,” Love said. “It was one of my favorite days.”

These days, Springfield is mired in gridlock. Solutions to some of the state’s most pressing problems are staring lawmakers in the face, yet inaction subsists.

But there’s been a glimmer of hope in the arena of crimi-

nal justice reform. Democrats and Republicans came together last year to enact some reforms — and they should do so again now.

Of the nearly 13,000 inmates deemed in need of treatment for substance abuse during fiscal year 2014, only half received it. It’s time for Illinois to invest in the state’s more than 60 drug courts.

There are upfront costs, but the evidence is clear: this model can dramatically reduce recidivism, ultimately saving scarce taxpayer dollars and, more importantly, putting thousands more Illinoisans on a path to a better life.

Keeping things the same, Glasgow says, is “going to bankrupt us.”

“I think we see that,” he said. “Compassion is the key to turning the corner.”

Austin Berg is a Chicagobased writer with the Illinois Policy Institute who is writing for the Illinois News Network, a project of IPI. Austin can be reached at aberg@illinoispolicy.org.

Business climate thriving in DuPage County, report says LISLE — Choose DuPage has released its findings from their 2015 Annual Economic Indicators Report confirming DuPage County as a thriving business climate due to its low unemployment, skilled workforce, high quality of life and growing business sector. The findings reinforce DuPage County’s attractiveness for job creators and entrepreneurs at a time when the state and communities like Chicago struggle with high taxes, pension challenges and a hostile business climate.

The report was compiled from Choose DuPage member data and professional economic data provider EMSI. Highlights of the 2015 Economic Indicators Report: • DuPage County has the lowest unemployment rate at 4.5% in the Chicagoland region, and far below the state at 6.4%.

• DuPage County sales tax receipts have increased by 5.5% reaffirming a strong and welcoming business climate.

• DuPage County’s largest and fastest growing industries include healthcare, retail, scientific and manufacturing.

• Suburban office leases are priced 66% lower per square foot than Chicago’s Central

Business District, helping to drive DuPage’s lowest industrial vacancy in the region of 5%.

• “The families and businesses of DuPage County are thriving as local commerce and business development continues to flourish,” said John Carpenter, president and CEO of Choose DuPage. “Driven by our skilled workforce, high quality-of-life and premier location, new businesses have made DuPage their home and local industries continue to expand and grow their footprint. This report highlights DuPage County as a premier business location during a time when the state of Illinois is lagging.”

At the time of the report, DuPage County’s unemployment rate was the lowest in the region and among the lowest in the state at just 4.5 percent, while the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) showed the City of Chicago was far higher at 6 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics currently ranks Illinois as one of the highest unemployment rates in the United States at 6.4 percent.

In addition to these economic impact report findings,

DuPage County was recently named Illinois’ Healthiest County by a study published in collaboration by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Pop-

ulation Health Institute. The study surveyed overall health outcomes, social and economic factors, as well as physical environment including education, crime and employment.

The Choose DuPage 2015 Economic Indicators Report is presented in video format which can be viewed in its entirety at www.choosedupage.com.

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Resident tabbed to lead Northwestern Mutual’s Chicago office CHICAGO — Elmhurst resident Corey D. McQuade was recently named the new Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual – Chicago, where he officially assumed responsibility for the Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Brook and Rosemont Northwestern Mutual offices.

“I’m eager to accept the responsibility to lead and serve the people of this firm,” he said. “We have a long legacy in Chicago, but in these complex times, our ability to help people make life’s financial decisions with confidence is more valued and needed than any time in our history.”

McQuade is only the 10th person to lead the Northwestern Mutual - Chicago office, which started serving clients more than 140 years ago in April 1872.

In 2005, McQuade was named a Field Director. In 2006, he was named a Managing Director and built the Northwestern Mutual Oak Brook office into one of the most effective offices. He and his team have received numerous Northwestern Mutual

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awards for excellence.

In addition, the Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce presented McQuade with its Investing in People Award in 2013.

McQuade’s Oak Brook office was recognized

by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Best Place to Work in Chicago for six straight

years.

In addition to his professional career, McQuade has been an active member in several other organizations, including Young Life of Northeastern DuPage, Near West Little League, Mawi, Inc., and the Team Clock Institute. He is the co-founder of both Young Professionals of Chicago and the Executive Club of Chicago – Young Leaders.

McQuade resides in Elmhurst with his wife, Jenny, and four sons.

Michelle Muisenga named to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network’s President’s circle

ELMHURST — Michelle Muisenga of Berkshire Hathaway Prairie Path REALTORS has been named to the prestigious President’s Circle for 2015 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. The award recognizes the network’s top 3% of residential sales professionals who in 2015 exemplified great sales measures in closed residential GCI. Michelle Muisenga was recognized during Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Sales Convention held in Dallas, Texas, March 6-8. The MICHELLE annual business event was attended by real MUISENGA estate professionals from all over the United States.

Michelle is dedicated to this business and more importantly to her customer needs. Agents like Michelle serve as a role model to all real estate professionals, especially working mothers juggling both career and family,” said Gino Blefari, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

Michelle Muisenga entered the real estate field in 2005 and prior to winning the President’s Circle award she has also won the Leading Edge Society award in 2013 & 2014.

Berkshire Hathaway Prairie Path REALTORS became a member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network in 2014.

For further information call 6302906774.

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Perfect 10 in Lincoln

Perfect 10 in Lincoln

A perfect 10 in Elmhurst’s sought after Lincoln school neighborhood. Steps to the IL Prairie Path and across from Ben Allison Park’s sledding hill, t-ball field, and tot-park.

Spacious rooms, tasteful decorated, gleaming hardwoods $775,000

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

Relocated owners never planned on leaving this classic brick & stone Georgian on an over-sized River Forest Manor corner lot. Previous and current owners have done it all so this home is ready to enjoy for the next lucky people. Practically $369,900

Relocated owners never planned on leaving this classic brick & stone Georgian on an over-sized River Forest Manor corner lot. Previous and current owners have done it all so this home is ready to enjoy for the next lucky people.

Practically everything has been updated in the last 5 yrs - copper plumbing, windows, 2.5 car garage, roof, refinished hardwoods, finished basement, interior paint, new 200 AMP electrical service, kitchen w/ brand new SS appliances, new concrete patio w/ 8 person hot tub stays!

Professionally landscaped & fenced yard will soon be in full bloom. Conveniently located to tons of restaurants and nightlife. $369,900

Looking for Paradise?

Looking for Paradise?

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

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

Recent owner improvements include: two updated baths, updated kitchen w/ newer counters, tile backsplash, flooring, SS appliances, & breakfast bar. Brand new furnace and storage shed, most windows replaced in 2013, roof & gutters in 2011, hot water heater in 2009. All this on a 1/3 acre, fenced lot make this a must see! $249,999

Updates Throughout!

Updates Throughout!

Beautifully maintained 5 Bedroom home in one of Wheaton’s most sought after neighborhoods. New Windows throughout.

Newer Hardwood floors in Kitchen/Eating Area/Dining Room/ Foyer area. Large kitchen w/separate eating area & butler’s

$249,999

Beautifully maintained 5 Bedroom home in one of Wheaton’s most sought after neighborhoods. New Windows throughout. Newer Hardwood floors in Kitchen/Eating Area/Dining Room/Foyer area. Large kitchen w/separate eating area & butler’s pantry, formal LR & DR, warm FR w/FP & built-ins, partially finished basement w/rec room, master suite w/bath, spacious BR’s w/ample closet space & a wonderful yard w/ deck. Move in Ready! $449,900

$449,900

6BR/4BA in Jefferson

6BR/4BA in Jefferson

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

Well cared for, traditional 2-story in desirable Jefferson school neighborhood. 5 beds up with inlaw arrangement on 1st floor or basement. 1st Floor - Refinished hw floors, office/BR, full bath, laundry/mudroom, separate dining and living rms, open kitchen w/ eating area, and family rm w/ masonry fireplace. 2nd floor - 5 BRs, 2 full baths, master suite w/separate shower, dual sink vanity, and jacuzzi tub. Fin Basement- Rec/Media rm, game rm, full bath, BR/exercise rm, and storage.

2 car attached garage, fenced/professionally landscaped yard w/ paver brick patio. Walk to schools, Butterfield Park, Smalley Pool, Prairie Path. Great Highway access. $799,900

Classic Brick Bungalow

Classic Brick Bungalow

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized $548,000

Looking for paradise in Elmhurst?

You’ve found it! One of the best backyards in Elmhurst w/ heated in ground pool, hot tub, HUGE gazebo, multiple dining/entertaining areas, raised brick paver patio, all of which are fully fenced in, that is just the beginning. $749,000

$749,000

Updated Ranch on 1/3 acre Lot

Updated Ranch on 1/3 acre Lot

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

Large Gourmet kitchen w/ Granite Island w/ Eating Area, Vaulted ceilings, Hardwood Flrs throughout, Custom Crown Molding, Full Fin Bsmt w/Handcrafted Wet Bar. Paver Brick Patio & Unique Custom Built Shed. 4 Car attached Garage. $649,900

$649,900

River Forest Manor

River Forest Manor

Private Custom Built Home

Private Custom Built Home

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized rooms, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, large eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining and living room with first floor master suite with full bath and walk in closet. Full, finished basement with family room, arts/crafts room, workshop, laundry, tons of storage, & exterior access to fully fenced and professionally landscaped yard with fenced dog kennel. $548,000

3BR East End Ranch

3BR East End Ranch

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

Great starter home opportunity just east of downtown Elmhurst. 2nd owners have taken great care of this 3 bedroom brick ranch with full basement. Directly across the street from kids’ playground and East End Park/Pool. Meticulously maintained with hardwood floors, newer appliances, HVAC, roof, and granite kitchen counters. A full basement with finished family room, laundry room, and tons of storage. Walkable to downtown Elmhurst, Metra Station, and Field Elementary school. $279,900

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Local businesses among top ‘Best In The West’ Entourage Salon, York Theatre recognized by magazine

ELMHURST — The Entourage Hair Salon & Spa, 111 W. 2nd Street, was recent-

ly listed among the top hair salons by West Suburban Living Magazine. The magazine

just released its “Best In The West” list, which includes all kinds of businesses and servic-

Over 300 Of The Nation’s Top Artists & Crafters • Unique Hand Crafted Treasures Gourmet Food • Stage Entertainment

es throughout DuPage County.

Classic Cinemas Theaters was also recognized by West Suburban Living readers as the “Best of the West.” Awarded the 2016 Best Theatre was the Tivoli in downtown Downers Grove, followed by its sister locations the Charlestowne

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Local tax attorney warns of loss of tax refunds Statute of limitations clock is ticking on 2012

ELMHURST — Local tax attorney Patrick T. Sheehan warns that if you have not yet filed your federal Form 1040

tax return for 2012 with the IRS, any refund listed on that tax return will soon be barred by the refund statute of limitations.

“Generally speaking, a taxpayer has three years from the due date of the tax return to claim a refund for that year, plus any extension,” he said.

“The due date of the 2012

federal Form 1040 tax returns was April 15, 2013. If an extension was not timely filed, the expiration of the refund statute of limitation for 2012 is April 18, 2016. If you have not yet filed your federal Form 1040 tax return for 2012 with the IRS, I strongly urge you to do so on or before April 18, 2016, to ensure that you

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ELMHURST — The School for Professional Studies at Elmhurst College will host free graduate program information sessions on Monday, April 25, and Tuesday, April 26 beginning with registration at 5:30 p.m., sessions at 6 and workshops at 7:30 p.m. in the Frick Center at Elmhurst College.

College faculty and staff will be on hand to talk about the programs (information about different graduate programs will be featured each night), and the sessions also will include workshops on the admission process and financial aid. The School for Professional Studies at Elmhurst College offers many in-demand graduate programs in areas ranging from Supply Chain Management to Teacher Leadership to Nursing. Many of the graduate programs also have a certificate option.

To learn which session will cover your program of interest and to RSVP, call (630) 617-3300, email sps@elmhurst.edu or visit elmhurst.edu/chooseElmhurst.

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acts to deny refunds to which hard-working Americans are otherwise entitled,” Sheehan said.

“Unfortunately, many millions of dollars are lost in this fashion every year simply because taxpayers did not file their tax returns within the applicable limitation period.

I would rather see these funds go into the pockets of the taxpayers who earned this money instead of being kept by the federal government.”

Patrick T. Sheehan is a former IRS attorney and is the owner of Patrick T. Sheehan and Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C. For more information, call 877 – 4 IRS LAW or visit sheehan-law.com.

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receive the refund to which you are entitled.”

The IRS recently announced that nearly 1 million people should have filed federal returns but didn’t, leaving $950 million in unclaimed refunds for 2012. According to IRS estimates, half of the potential refunds for 2012 are $718 or more, Sheehan said.

If your tax return for 2012 is filed on or after April 18, 2016, and if an extension was not timely filed, the law bars any refund to which you are entitled. Even if you have unpaid liabilities for other years, the lost refund does not apply to any of the other years.

“The application of this law

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York boys volleyball team defeats Wheaton Academy Dukes return all-conference performers and captains Wendell and Krissinger

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

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The York boys water polo team lost to the New Trier Trevians 13-12 in a tense overtime contest on Saturday, April 2 during the York Invite. courtesy photo

ELMHURST — The York boys volleyball team picked up where it left off from last year with a recent 25-14, 25-21 nonconference win over Wheaton Academy.

Jake Wendell led the Dukes with 16 kills, while Bobby Krissinger had 11 kills.

York is coming off a productive 2015 season where it went 25-10-1, took second in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division with a 5-1 mark and won a regional title.

Wendell and Krissinger, senior outside hitters, both are back after earning all-conference honors a year ago. Wendell had 275 kills and 121 digs last year, while Krissinger had 230 kills, 100 digs and 22 aces.

Also back for coach Ken Dowdy’s squad are seniors Andrew Lewand (middle blocker, 68 kills, 50 blocks in 2015), Jake Privett (defensive specialist-right side hitter, 60 kills in 2015), John Shierl (outside hitter, 56 kills in 2015), AJ Weber (libero), Gordon Johnson (defensive specialist, 69 digs in 2015), Danny Bolivar (defensive specialist, right side hitter, 66 digs in 2015) and junior setter Rio Diaz (117 assists last year).

Key newcomers include senior Colin Hobin (right side), juniors Dylan Kalchik (right side), Michael Pennel (middle blocker) and John Goehl (setter), along with sophomore defensive specialist Zach Hughart.

IC Catholic Prep boys track team ready for a strong season Knights return four state qualifiers

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep boys track team has no shortage of accomplished athletes on its roster this spring.

The Knights return four state qualifiers from a year ago in Jordan Rowell, Aaron Taylor, Luke Calles and Luke Ricobene.

Rowell finished second in the state in the 400, third in the 100 and sixth in the 200 last spring. Taylor was part of IC Catholic Prep’s 400, 800 and 1,600 state relay teams. Calles was part of the 400 and 800 teams, while Ricobene was part of the 800 and 1,600 teams.

The Knights picked up where they left off at the recent Metro Suburban Conference indoor meet where senior Aaron Taylor won the 200 title. Rowell won the 55 dash and long jump titles and took second in the 400.

IC Catholic Prep’s 4-by-160 relay team

was second with Ricobene, Josh Simmons, Calles and Taylor. The 1,600 team also took second with Ricobene, Khalil Sanders, Simmons and Calles.

“Our boys really performed well,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Bob Cronin. “Jordan won both the long jump and 55 and probably wins the 400 if he didn’t tweak his foot a little on the last curve. We didn’t run him in the 200 just to be cautious.

Aaron Taylor won the 200, but Jordan probably would have given us a first and second. Our relays performed well, but I think we’ll get better as we work on both the participants and our exchanges when we get outdoors. Our team is pretty deep and having choices to make is really a nice place to be as a coach. All in all, our coaches are working hard to bring success to a talented group.”

In addition to senior Taylor (100, 200, sprint relays), juniors Rowell (100, 200, 400, long jump) and Calles (200, sprint relays) and sophomore Luke Ricobene (300 hurdles, sprint relays), senior Jack

Ricobene (300 hurdles, relays) also is back, as is sophomore Pat Shannon in the 1,600.

Newcomers to the team include seniors Will Lyles (high jump), Jeremy Anicella (throws), Josh Simmons (relays), Jon Simmons (relays), junior Jeff Casagranda (throws), sophomore Lazerick Eatman (sprints) and freshmen Khalil Sanders (400) and Khali Sanders.

Cronin said the team is particularly deep in the sprints. The coach again has high hopes for the likes of Rowell, Taylor, Calles and Luke Ricobene, and added Jack Ricobene and Pat Shannon are on paths to greater success. “Jack will surprise with his improvement,” said Cronin. “Pat could develop into a very competitive miler.”

Cronin said expectations and goals are high for this year’s group. “They are focused on team success,” he said. “We want to compete for the outdoor conference title in the Metro, we want to win our school’s first sectional championship and we want to make noise in Charleston at the state meet.”

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York boys tennis team ready to tackle season Three-year varsity player Gough leads list of returnees for Dukes

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York boys tennis team was hit hard by graduation.

The Dukes lost five players who won at least 23 matches last year. Added up, those five players won a total of 144 matches, led by York all-time wins leader and all-state performer Brendan Peterson and the all-state doubles team of Spencer Kost and Jake Shostak.

But 10th year head coach Tres Heimann still has experience coming back from last year’s team that that won 12 dual matches and placed third in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division during the regular season.

Senior captain Lucas Gough is in his third varsity season.

He won 23 matches last year playing doubles with Teague Hogan. Also back is senior captain Jimmy Licata who won 13 matches.

Senior Tommy Naples (10 wins) along with juniors Tom Vogt (17 wins) and Jared Doan (10 wins) also will help.

Key newcomers to the team include senior Jack Julian, juniors Johnny Wheeler, Kevin Rachwalski, Luke Mazzocco

and Matt Dillon, along with sophomore Josh Mirretti and freshmen Jacob Witt, Luke Brigman and Austin Taylor.

York has a total of five starters out of 11 back from last year. “We are well-rounded with four seniors, six juniors, one sophomore and three freshmen,” said Heimann, who has a 136-72-4 mark with the boys’ program and 267 career wins with both York programs. “We lost some heavy hitters off last year’s team. This year’s group is very solid and will gain valuable experience right away and will look to compete at a high level. We are excited about many of the newcomers on this year’s team.”

Heimann noted Gough, Vogt, Licata, Doan and Naples all

worked hard in the off-season and each bring at least one year of varsity experience to the table.

The coach added Wit, Julian, Brigman and Wheeler will look to compete for spots at the top of the varsity lineup, while Taylor, Mirretti, Rachwalski, Mazzocco and Dillon also will look to contribute to the varsity team.

“It should be a very exciting season,” said Heimann.

York hosts a quadrangular with Benet, Rockford Auburn and Chicago Payton this week and will head to Algonquin for the Jacobs invitational on Saturday.

Of course, York resides in one of the toughest boys’ tennis conferences in the state. “The

West Suburban Silver Division always is loaded,” said Heimann. “Hinsdale Central is the four-time defending state champion. Lyons finished second in the state last year and Oak Park-River Forest typically is a top 10 program year in and year out. Glenbard West and Downers Grove North both will be very solid teams this year with several all-state individual players. We finished third during the regular season and fourth at the conference tournament. We look forward to competing with all these very good teams. It will prepare us for postseason play.”

York defeated Oak Park-River Forest in a dual meet last year for the first time in more than 20 years.

Timothy Christian boys tennis team looking for more success Trojans out to defend Metro Suburban Conference title

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The hits kept on coming last year for the Timothy Christian boys tennis team.

The Trojans turned in another championship performance, going 14-3 in dual meets and winning the Metro Suburban Conference East Division title (5-0 in MSC East duals).

And coach Keith Mills wel-

comes back all-conference performers in Nathan Daniels, Jared Rhiner, Jack Wells, Nick Silvia, Mitch Evenhouse and Ben Lodewyk.

Daniels, a junior, went 13-5 last year, while senior Rhiner was 15-4. Daniels will play No. 1 singles, while Rhiner will team with senior Wells at No. 1 doubles.

Also back is the No. 2 senior doubles duo of Evenhouse and Lodewyk, which went an impressive 16-1 last year. Silvia, a senior, will play No. 2 singles.

New to the team is junior Trevor Hoogendorn at No. 3 doubles.

“This group is very experienced with five seniors in the top eight. All of them are very competitive,” said Mills. “Four of the boys play three sports at Timothy and four were on the soccer state-championship team.”

Mills sees strengths in both singles and doubles. “Nathan will be a strong first singles player and has a solid chance to go to state. Nathan played all winter in the Wheaton Sports Center high-performance group and has a year under his belt at No. 1 singles. He will be a very tough opponent for everyone he faces,” he said. “First and second doubles also will

be tough to beat. Last year we did not lose a match at third doubles and we may be strong there again with our No. 1 JV singles player, Trevor Hoogenhorn, leading that spot.”

Timothy opened the season with a 4-1 win in Chicago against FW Parker. “This group possesses an aggressive strategy toward playing and we have a very athletic group,” said Mills.

“The winning mindset from the past couple years will carry us far. Our first match we played against Francis Parker, we outplayed them. All three doubles team won with their net play.”

Timothy will look to defend its MSC East title. “We are the

team to beat in the MSC East,” said Mills. “Illiana Christian, though, returns six starters form last year. It likely will be a twoteam race. We also are looking to knock off the top teams from the MSC West in Wheaton Academy and Glenbard South.”

Timothy is entered in three Saturday invitationals. “Our goal will be to win two of the three,” said Mills. “Additionally, we were moved into the Lyons Township sectional, which will not be as tough as the Downers South/Hinsdale Central sectional last year. We would like to qualify at last one singles player and one doubles team for state.”

sets them apart. My only hope is they leave the program with this year’s ultimate goal, winning a sectional and getting to play in the state tournament.

With their leadership and work ethic, I think that goal is within reach if we continue to improve as much as we have the past few weeks. They truly are oncein-a-lifetime players to coach.

I’m going to sit back and enjoy being around them during their senior season.”

Dowdy said Lewand and Pennel continue to improve in the middle. “They are getting better every practice and can hit a variety of shots, which should free up our pin hitters for more favorable options when our servereceive is on point,” he said.

Hobin and Kalchik also are progressing on the right side.

“Colin and Dylan are smart and explosive hitters and hopefully

should be able to slow down opposing outside hitters on the block, which is one area they continue to improve on,” said Dowdy.

Diaz and Goehl are competing for the setting position. “It’s one of the more competitive positions thus far,” said Dowdy.

“Both have worked very hard with our setters coach Taylor Sipe and continue to get better by the day. Both are pretty consistent to the pin hitters and their development running our middles and playing defense will determine who starts to begin the season. We are lucky to have two very coachable and hardworking options to go to in that regard.”

Dowdy also is stacked on the defensive end. “We have a loaded class of defensive specialists led by AJ, Gordon, Jake, Danny and Zach,” he said. “As a coach-

ing staff we will need to find a way to get them all into the mix, but they’ve all had a great couple weeks of practice and provide, in my mind, one of the best defensive units in the area if not the state.”

Dowdy and his coaches have emphasized the importance of communication early on. “We are farther along as a collective group in that regard than any other team I’ve had in my six years as head coach,” he said. “There is such a great level of camaraderie with this group.

They love coming to practice and they work hard and realize we can have a special season if we continue those traits. While I don’t know where we’ll be at the end of the season thus far, if we improve at the rate we have the first three weeks of practice, we’ll be in a good position to be challenging for postseason

championships. The best part of this group is that we have nine seniors who hope to leave a mark on the program and are really committed to making it to state. The ceiling is very high, but we need to continue to get better.”

York once again will face a competitive schedule. “We’ll play defending state champion Glenbard West as well as St. Pat’s, a top seed in our sectional,” said Dowdy. “We follow that with Lyons, Downers North and Downers South. We just hope to weather the storm and compete with the past two state champions in Glenbard West and Downers South and we’ll see where we stand from there.

The message we’re sending the kids is, ‘It’s not where we start.

It’s where we finish and we hope that is at Hoffman Estates, the site of the state finals.’”

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Continued from page 25 “We are a senior-oriented and experienced squad that will run a very multidimensional and talented offense,” said Dowdy.

Wendell and Krissinger will be counted on for leadership as well. “They both are great captains,” said Dowdy. “They are such positive leaders who have the ability to get kills with smart and explosive shots. I’ve never had two players with a better ability to read the defense and block to get kills. While they often put up staggering numbers statistically, I have to say they are the best captains I’ve had here in my six years as head coach. Not only do they do a great job mentoring our younger players, but they really are like assistant coaches during practices and matches. While their knowledge of the game always has impressed me, their leadership and positive energy really

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York water polo invite action

courtesy photos Junior Nik Miklyukh takes a shot on goal. The Dukes lost to Senior goalkeeper Tyler KcKenna passes the ball against New Trier on Saturday, April 2. the Trevians 13-12 in overtime.

Above: Senior Jordan Jopes scored 2 goals against the Trevians during the York Invitational.

Above right: Luke Nowak waits for the offense to develop. The senior scored one goal in the match.

Bottom right: Dukes senior John Blum takes a shot: He scored one goal against New Trier.

Left: Tim Evely looks to pass.

The Dukes’ senior scored 5 goals against New Trier.

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Timothy Christian girls track team showing promise Trojans return state qualifiers Bosman, Hoekstra and Stanton

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The Timothy Christian girls track team is readying itself for the upcoming outdoor season.

A year ago, the Trojans finished third in the Metro Suburban Conference East Division and fourth in a Class 2A sectional. Timothy returns to Class 1A this season.

Back for the Trojans are returning Class 2A state qualifiers Hannah Bosman (low hur-

dles, triple, jump, 800 relay), Olivia Hoekstra (200, 800 relay) and Zoe Stanton (800 relay).

Bosman, a senior, is a threetime state qualifier who will compete in triple jump, low hurdles and sprint relays. Bosman, who also ran cross-country at Timothy, has missed the first part of the season while competing in the world speed skating competition in China.

“It will be great to have her back,” said Timothy Christian coach Kevin Hackert.

Hoekstra is a junior who leads off the team’s 800 relay.

“Olivia is a terrific sprinter,” said Hackert. “She brings a real drive to our sprint practices.”

Last year’s 800 relay team won conference and sectional titles en route to a state berth.

Stanton, a junior, also will be a big help for the Trojans. “Zoe is another returning sprint-relay specialist who brings a lot of experience and consistency to that relay team,” said Hackert.

Hackert also is excited about junior Alyse Schnurr’s progress. “Alyse was third at sectionals last year and has been working hard to improve her strength and speed. We expect great things from her,” said Hackert.

Last year, Hackert was especially impressed with what his team accomplished. “The team was very young and small

last year,” he said. “It was the smallest squad I have ever coached and yet they were able to take third in conference and fourth in a very tough Class AA sectional meet despite the fact we couldn’t compete in every event. They are returning this year with a little more experience and a taste for exceeding their coaches’ expectations.

That makes them an exciting and optimistic squad. Although our year has just begun, they are working hard and expecting to see results again this year. I am very proud of their attitudes. With two-thirds of our team being freshmen and sophomores, we are young, but I have learned not to underes-

timate what focused work and positive attitudes can do. It will be another great season.”

At the recent MSC indoor meet, Timothy finished 10th overall. Hoekstra took second in the 200, while Schnurr was fifth in the 55 high hurdles.

Timothy’s 800 relay team took fourth.

“We also were very pleased with our underclassmen,” said Hackert. “We had three girls drop 11 seconds each from their 800 times and numerous freshmen stepped up in the varsity meet. We are a very young team. Two-thirds of the team are freshmen and sophomores, but they are a hard-working crew.”

Timothy Christian boys track team powered by strong leadership State-qualifying hurdler Margason returns

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — Timothy Christian boys track coach John Vander Kamp labels his senior leadership as “very unique.”

“We have guys who are rahrah or quiet or one guy is a comic,” he said. “It’s a unique group of seniors who all lead this team in their own unique personalities and ways and that’s a big key. I like all the per-

sonalities we have on the team.”

Besides strong senior leadership, the Trojans have no shortage of talent. Senior hurdler Andy Margason is back after taking sixth in the state last year in the 110 high hurdles. He’s

York girls track team has mix of veteran, young talent Captains Hagstrom, Morley, Harris and Moll lead the way

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — York girls track coach Annette Schulte has the best of both worlds with a good mix of veteran performers and promising newcomers.

The Dukes return senior Elizabeth Hagstrom (distance), junior Jeanette Morley (high jump), senior Rosie Moll (sprints) and sophomores Molly Evans (triple jump, sprints) and Katherine Tomaska (relay), junior Julie Biggins (800, 1,600) and senior Sophia Kilgast (distance).

Key newcomers include freshman Terrelisha Washington (sprints), sophomore Olivia Chavez (sprints), freshman Sarah May (distance), freshman Olivia Williams (sprints) and freshman Ellen Fazio (distance).

Schulte, in her final season coaching track at York, has 75 girls in the program this season.

Hagstrom will help York in the 1,600 and 3,200 and Schulte noted her presence on the 3,200 relay team, which depends on which distance events she runs, also will aid the Dukes. May recently set a conference indoor record in the 800, while Schulte is expecting big things from Morley in the high jump.

Hagstrom, Julie Biggins, May and Tomaska

lead the pack of 800 runners in the 3,200 relay. “They are in the mid to low 2:20s,” Schulte said. “We have a lot of other girls in that 2:30 time. They all are starting to push each other to really drop times.”

Schulte likes the coachability of her group.

“There’s no goofing around,” she said. “They all are at practice and are on task. They are respectful and they listen to the seniors. It’s very enjoyable coaching them. They get along well. There is no drama. We are still young, so the strides we make will be greater and more rewarding for the staff and the athletes.”

Schulte was pleased to see May set a froshsoph conference indoor record in the 800 at 2:23.17 and was part of the 3,200 team that set another record at 9:53.91 with Davies, Tomaska and Nicole Bednarik. “That type of thing gives the girls motivation We could have put some of them up on varsity and run them against some of these schools in our conference,” she said. “But they had fun and that fun snowballs into a competitive spirit.

It develops confidence and competitiveness.

Sarah May is a hard worker who goes out and competes hard. The 800 is one of those races where the start is so important because it’s so fast. There’s no chance to make mistakes and it’s a race that gets physical.

She’s going to continue to get better and make a bigger jump.”

Hagstrom, Morley, Moll and Jamia Harris are the team captains this season.

currently injured, but is expected back in a few weeks, Vander Kamp said.

Also back are seniors Michael Larkin (1,600), Jalin Mayberry (sprints) and Eryk Biegunski (800), junior Tommy Troxel (1,600) and sophomore Xavier Ross (jumps, hurdles).

Key newcomers to the team include freshmen Clint Fincher (distance) and Chris Brooks (sprinter).

“We have a lot of new faces.

We’re a young team,” said Vander Kamp. “Right now we’re learning what everybody is capable of and what our

future is.”

Margason (both hurdles), Larkin (800, 1,600, 3,200) and Ross (hurdles, triple jump) will be key scorers for the Trojans.

“Those three are serious athletes who work hard and set high goals,” said Vander Kamp.

Timothy Christian opened the outdoor season earlier this week at home.

“We’re trying to learn a lot about these new guys in the program,” said Vander Kamp. “We have high hopes for everybody.

This is a hard-working group that wants to achieve something.”

IC Catholic Prep girls track team showing promise King, Eguia among top returning performers

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep girls track team has numerous reasons for optimism heading into the outdoor season.

For starters, sophomore Kiersten King is fresh off winning the 200 title at the Metro Suburban Conference indoor meet.

“Kiersten is a very strong sprinter and anchors our very competitive 400 and 1,600 relay teams,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Bob Cronin.

Additionally, senior Mikko Eguia is back after qualifying for state last year in the 800.

“Mikko returns as a two-time state qualifier and should go

again in the 800,” said Cronin.

King also will run the 100 and do sprint relays, while Eguia will be part of the 1,600 relay.

They are joined by returning athletes Kerry Mulligan (senior, sprint relays) and Katie Harvey (senior, sprint relays).

Newcomers to the team include senior Lillian Brown (shot put) and freshman Jaida Smith (100, 200 and sprint relays).

“Jaida is a freshman sprinter and Lillian is a senior thrower.

They will surprise some people this year,” said Cronin. “They are good and want to be great.”

While the Knights’ roster is not large, it is brimming with desire and talent. “They work hard and want to succeed,” said Cronin. “We don’t have a large group, but our girls are tough and want to succeed. We hope Mikko returns downstate and has company with Kiersten and a relay or two.”

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Edward-Elmhurst opens Walk-In Clinic at Jewel-Osco in Bensenville ELMHURST — EdwardElmhurst Health has opened a Walk-In Clinic in the Jewel-Osco at 1127 S. York Rd. (intersection of York Rd. and Grand Ave.) in Bensenville.

No appointment is necessary for the Clinic, which is open seven days a week, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

“Edward-Elmhurst is offering more locations like this to give consumers healthcare options they’re telling us they want – services that are less expensive and more convenient,” said Pam Davis, System CEO, Edward-Elmhurst

Health. “Our Walk-In Clinics are often used after hours and on weekends when physicians’ offices are traditionally closed.

The last-minute school physical, immunization or flu that hits on Sunday are also ways patients use our Clinics.”

Board certified family nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide care for patients 18 months and older at the Clinic, which offers the following services: Exams/treatment for minor illnesses: Sinus infections, bronchitis, coughs, ear infections, flu, sore throat, upper respiratory infections, bladder infections, pink eye, allergies

and more.

Exams/treatment for skin conditions: Rashes, minor skin infections, acne.

Physicals: School, sports, camp.

Vaccinations: Flu, hepatitis B, Tdap, meningitis and more.

Screenings: TB skin tests The Clinic accepts most major health insurance plans and also has self-pay options.

Edward-Elmhurst Health has Walk-In Clinics at nine other locations throughout the west and southwest suburbs, including Aurora, Naperville, Plainfield, River Forest, Romeoville, Westmont, Woodridge and Yorkville.

Later this spring, EdwardElmhurst Health will open Clinics in Jewel-Osco stores at 1177 S. Main St. in Lombard

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I can’t help myself. I close my eyes, and silently belt out with deep emotion and shoulder heaving along with my beloved singers. There is nary a clunker in the bunch as the Pandora plays on. I don’t hit skip. I click thumbs up over and over. I thank Barry and pals for serenading me through my edits and writing.

The window on my computer with the Pandora playing is buried under other research windows so I don’t see title and artist displayed, thus I can play name that tune with myself. Call me cocky, but

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song from 1974 and I know it. And the 80s too.

I had forgotten that music producer Quincy Jones put out an album, but when “Just Once” came on, I knew every word.

James Ingram was the singer for that one. I looked it up and it’s from 1981 when my teen brain was obviously a sponge. For certain things.

Ask me about geometry and I will remember….not much, but words to songs are etched in my cerebral cortex. The science behind it would say that perhaps it was the time of life or the emotion attached. Or maybe they’re just great songs.

But oh yes for emotion. Young hairbrush microphone divas across the land would lip sync along to

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Song after song was pure joy.

The Barry was followed by The Carpenters, then Air Supply, then Lionel. On and on, old delights came on. Bread. Chicago. Neil Diamond. Kenny Rogers.

Big names of my once upon a time mixed in with lesser remembered singers like Paul Davis’s “I Go Crazy” or “Baby Come Back”

by Player. (Yeah, haven’t heard those in forever but you will know

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Illinois’ backlog of unpaid bills to cover state employee medical claims is nearing $3 billion, according to the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.

Commission Executive Director Jim Long said because there’s no appropriation, the state can’t pay medical claims. Many payments are more than a year overdue, Long said, which puts pressure on medical providers.

“A lot of providers are starting to ask for some payment up front,” Long said.

Long said more than 360,000 members in the state’s various health plans are being affected.

Those affected are a broad group, including “the executive branch of government, the legislative, judicial and all of the universities,” he said.

Once an appropriation is made, the state can start paying on the claims and employees, their dependents and state retirees would then get reimbursed, Long said.

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Despite the tremendous backlog of unpaid medical bills, however, the state was able to find some savings in health plans.

Long said a recent audit program weeded out thousands of people who weren’t supposed to be included in the state’s group insurance plan, resulting in significant savings.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 16 ZBA-02 Request for Variation Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for a Variation from the fence height requirement for the purpose of constructing a six foot solid fence in the corner side yard on property commonly known as 281 East Third Street.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 2 IN KRI-

ETER’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF ELMHURST, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEROF RECORDED MARCH 15, 1892 AS DOCUMENT NO. 47910 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-01-106-036 The common street address is 281 East Third Street, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the R2 Single Family Residence.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 5306019.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073974 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 10, 2016, wherein the business firm of KELLY AND HER CAMERA LOCATED AT 794 S SAYLOR AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KELLY VALLICELLI, HOME ADDRESS 794 S SAYLOR AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 10TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 24, 31 & April 7, 2016) 237909

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074009 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 23, 2016, wherein the business firm of ANIONTED TOUCH & MORR LOCATED AT 3068 KENTSHIRE CIRCLE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60564-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) SYNITHA GILFORD, HOME ADDRESS 3068 KENTSHIRE CIRCLE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60564-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 23RD day of MARCH, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 31, April 7 & 14, 2016) 238508

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073975 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 10, 2016, wherein the business firm of KBL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LOCATED AT 17 BRADFORD LANE, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-2321 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) KRISHNA B LALL, HOME ADDRESS 17 BRADFORD LANE, OAK BROOK, IL 605232321.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 10TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 24, 31 & April 7, 2016) 237910

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074011 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 23, 2016, wherein the business firm of T JUSTICE WEAR LOCATED AT 551 ROOSEVELT ROAD, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5734 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) TIFFANY JUSTICE, HOME ADDRESS 3716 MONITOR DRIVE, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-6216.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 23RD day of MARCH, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 31, April 7 & 14, 2016) 238769

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073996 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 17, 2016, wherein the business firm of VETERANS PROFESSIONAL CLEANING LOCATED AT 7645 GLADSTONE DRIVE APT 303, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) OMAR GONZALEZ, HOME ADDRESS 7645 GLADSTONE DRIVE #303, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 17TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 31, April 7 & 14, 2016) 238334

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074007 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 23, 2016, wherein the business firm of SHOP THERAPY BOUTIQUE LOCATED AT 115 S VILLA AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JENITA HARRIS, HOME ADDRESS 1S199 ELIOT LANE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 23RD day of MARCH, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 31, April 7 & 14, 2016) 238421

participate in this meeting, should contact Valerie Johnson, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-3000 voice, or 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

Nathaniel J. Werner, Planning and Zoning Administrator (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 7, 2016) 239213 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs. Kyrie L. Portzer; State of Illinois- Department of Healthcare and Family Services; Barton M. Portzer; Kyrie L. Portzer as Independent Executor; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Bradley L. Portzer; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 16 CH 000304 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Bradley L. Portzer Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074006 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 21, 2016, wherein the business firm of XTREME CLEANING LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 5622, 2 PLAZA DRIVE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JAMESSIA FOX, HOME ADDRESS 2150 PRENTISS DRIVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516-0000; NAME OF PERSON(S) TONI STACKHAUSE, HOME ADDRESS 3845 W 78TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60652-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of MARCH, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 7, 14 & 21, 2016) 239044

certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 376 N. Kenilworth Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 and which said Mortgage was made by: Bradley L. Portzer executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2002-013896; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before May 9, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-01942 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I689917 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 7, 14 & 21, 2016) 239373 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074017 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 25, 2016, wherein the business firm of JINSHAN PAINTING STUDIO LOCATED AT 1916 WELLINGTON PLACE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) YI JIN, HOME ADDRESS 1916 WELLINGTON PLACE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 25TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 7, 14 & 21, 2016) 238857

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Illinois property taxes are crushing homeowners

By Austin Berg Illinois News Network

Ten years ago, Bonita Hatchett built her dream home in Flossmoor. A lawyer by trade, she moved to the south Chicago suburb to join a diverse community that included black professionals like herself.

But Hatchett is now planning to leave it all behind. The cul-

prit? Property taxes.

“You’re told all your life: Be educated, be successful, work hard and buy a house, but we’re being abused for doing so,” Hatchett said. “Living in a town like Flossmoor, it’s just not worth it.”

She’s not alone.

Illinoisans pay among the highest property taxes in the

nation, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. Some Illinoisans’ property-tax bills are more than their mortgage payments. And the squeeze is getting worse.

Since 1990, the average property-tax bill in Illinois has grown more than three times faster than the state’s median household income, accord-

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While Hatchett estimates the value of her home has been slashed in half over the past decade, her property tax bill has only gone up. She paid more than $18,000 in property taxes last year — well over 5 percent of what she thinks her house is worth.

Hatchett plans to move to Indiana, where taxes on residential property are capped at 1 percent of the value.

Seventy miles from Hatchett’s home, in the northwest Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake, Cassandra Bajak thinks this coming Christmas will be her two children’s last in their home. Since she and her husband, an Army veteran, built the house in 2002, their property-tax bills have doubled — eclipsing their mortgage payments.

Her family now is choosing between a move to a southern state or downsizing in their community.

“We’re being taxed out of our home,” Mrs. Bajak said.

“The only reason we would ever leave our home or this state is property taxes, and that’s what’s going to happen.”

In McHenry County, where the Bajaks reside, property taxes eat up nearly 8 percent of the median household income.

What’s worse, Illinoisans aren’t getting much bang for their tax bucks.

Property taxes at the municipal level have not been going to fund spotless roads or other public works. Instead, they’re mostly funding out-of-control pension costs.

Just take a look at Springfield, where 98 percent of the city’s 2014 property tax levy went to pensions. And where, from 2000 to 2014, members of the typical household have seen their property-tax bill grow more than twice as fast as their income.

Despite that, city-worker retirements are still in jeopardy.

While taxpayers have more than doubled their contributions to the local police and firefighter pension systems over the past decade, Springfield’s police pension fund has a mere 53 cents in the bank for every dollar it needs to pay out future benefits; for firefighter pensions, only 45 cents.

Forcing homeowners to keep shoveling more property tax dollars into broken pension systems has become a morally bankrupt solution to the prob-

}You’re told all your life: Be educated, be successful, work hard and buy a house, but we’re being abused for doing so.”

— Bonita Hatchett

lem.

In Springfield, for example, residents already contribute four times more money into police, fire and municipal employee pensions than do the employees.

The problem is that, in Illinois, state politicians mandate pension benefits for local government workers, with little regard to fairness for local taxpayers.

Many communities would prefer not to pay the high cost of workers enjoying early retirement ages, health insurance benefits normal residents could never afford, and annual 3 percent cost-of-living adjustments that private-sector workers could only dream of.

So how can the state protect homeowners?

Forcing local governments to begin to live within their means through a property-tax freeze, as has been proposed by Gov. Bruce Rauner, is necessary.

But solving the root cause of the property-tax problem will require further reform, such as moving all new government workers from defined-benefit to self-managed retirement plans, transferring the power to negotiate pension benefits down to local leaders, and encouraging aggressive consolidation and resource-sharing across units of local government. For some communities, the only option to undo decades of mismanagement will be bankruptcy.

Until sincere efforts are made at reform, Illinoisans will continue to live in fear: taxpayers of being squeezed out of their homes, and government workers of pension payments that may never come.

Austin Berg is a Chicagobased writer with the Illinois Policy Institute who is writing for the Illinois News Network, a project of IPI. Austin can be reached at aberg@illinoispolicy.org.

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Award-winning ‘Finding Kind’ film coming to York High School Two showings to be held April 18 ELMHURST — Growing up has never been easy, but in today’s high-tech world, it’s never been easier to be bullied or be a bully.

Two York High School students, junior John Clugg and freshman Katy Clugg, decided

to make a difference in their own community by bringing the award-winning film Finding Kind to Elmhurst. In order to do this, they wrote and were awarded a Thiems grant through the District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence.

“We are both very excited to bring this film to Elmhurst,” the Cluggs said. “We have a

More about the creators of Finding Kind In February 2009, while attending Pepperdine University, Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson joined forces. Having both been affected by female bullying throughout their youth, the young women decided to create change by giving females a platform to speak out about this universal experience. What began as an idea for a documentary about girl-against-girl bullying, ultimately became the Kind Campaign, a multi-platform movement that has transformed hundreds of thousands of lives, friendships, classrooms and communities around the world.

Upon graduating with degrees in Film and Television production, Lauren and Molly drove across the country for two months to shoot their documentary and began to implement their assembly program into schools across the nation. Girls across the country were deeply impacted and word spread quickly about their lifechanging assembly program. After a year working on the documentary and spreading the movement, they were ready to bring the finished film into schools and venues across the world.

The documentary, Finding Kind, was released in theaters in New York and Los Angeles, was accepted and awarded in more than 20 film festivals and has screened in thousands of schools across the world. Finding Kind is at the heart of the Kind Campaign assembly, which now takes place in schools almost every day of the school year and serves as a life-changing educational tool for students, faculty and parents across North America.

Symphony Association bestows generosity for Alltop’s 20th season Will match all contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000

ELMHURST — Thanks to a generous gift from long-time supporters of the Elmhurst Symphony in celebration of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop’s 20th season with the orchestra, the Elmhurst Symphony Association has been offered an exciting opportunity to have all contributions to the Elmhurst Symphony matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000, through midnight on April 16, 2016.

As the ESA nears its fundraising goal, the public is invited to join other Elmhurst Symphony supporters to help ensure it will continue to flourish as the “cultural gem of the western suburbs.”

Funds raised through the Make More Music campaign will help nourish the continued artistic growth of the ESO; underwrite family concerts to draw the next generation of concertgoers; sustain and grow the ESO’s number of school visits; and build the ESO Endowment Fund for future programming.

For more information and to contribute, please call the ESO at 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

close friend from summer camp that was bullied so badly she changed schools. We wanted to try to prevent something like that from happening here in Elmhurst, and we really hope that Finding Kind can help make kids aware of stories like our friend’s.”

The film explores the negative effects of bullying and the positive power of kindness.

Two screenings will be offered on Monday, April 18 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in York

High School’s Baker Auditorium. The film is 77 minutes in length and its presentation is being co-sponsored and supported by York High School and the Elmhurst Commission on Youth.

Following the showings on April 18, parenting experts and Elmhurst residents Todd Adams and Cathy Cassani Adams, creators and hosts of Zen Parenting Radio, have volunteered to lead a question-and-answer session to help process insights

gained.

“We have made the entire month of April ‘Kindness Month’,” said Cathy.

Kind Campaign is an internationally-recognized nonprofit organization that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girlagainst-girl bullying through their global movement, documentary film, in-school assemblies and educational curricula.

For more information, visit findingkind.indieflix.com.

Professor Margaret Rung to address the emergence of suburbia History Museum welcomes distinguished educator from Roosevelt University

ELMHURST — The Elmhurst History Museum welcomes Roosevelt University Professor Margaret Rung for a free lecture on Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. The program takes place in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center, located at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. Admission is free, and no preregistration is necessary.

Margaret Rung is an associate professor of history and chair of the Arts and Sciences Department at Roosevelt, with a PhD in history from The Johns Hopkins University. Her lecture, “Putting the ‘Burbs into Context,” will trace the development of suburbia, both locally and nationally.

Rung will examine the growth of consumer culture, shifting gender roles, race relations, and the often invisible legacies and traumas of the Great Depression and World War II that shaped American domestic life in the 1950s.

The program is presented in conjunction with the Elmhurst History Museum’s current traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian, “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the Ameri-

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can Backyard,” which is open through May 29, 2016. Participants in the lecture are encouraged to view the exhibit in the first floor gallery before or after the 2 p.m. program. On April

9, the Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission to the exhibit is free.

For more information, visit elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 833-1457.

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Join the Elmhurst Park District as we travel to Blue Chip Casino for an all-day trip on Thursday, April 28. Enjoy the lunch buffet and take part in lively casino games. Fee is $30 resident and $35 non-resident and includes lunch, round trip motor coach transportation and $10 in e-play to each person who earns 1,000 points on their players card. Photo ID is required at the casino. Depart from The Abbey at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Upon registration, please present your Blue Chip Rewards Card number if you have one. This is a cooperative trip with Glen Ellyn Park District. Registration deadline is April 20. For more information or to register, call The Abbey at (630) 993-8193 or visit epd.org.

Park District offers Wine and Dine trip

We provide the driving, while you enjoy a day of wining and dining. Join Elmhurst Park District on Wednesday, May 4 for a trip to Vigneto del Bino, where we’ll tour the winery and vineyard while enjoying a tasting of wines from these Illinois grapevines. Afterwards we’ll head to Eddie Merlot’s for lunch for your choice of soup or salad and a selection from a special lunch menu. After dessert, visit historic downtown Long Grove for some shopping and exploring before heading home. Fee is $74 residents/$79 non-residents and includes winery tour, tastings, lunch and transportation. Transportation departs from The Abbey at 10 a.m. and returns at about 4 p.m. Registration deadline is April 19. For more information or to register, call The Abbey at (630) 993-8193 or visit epd.org.

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