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Elmhurst man caught in crossfire of shooting in Loop Incident wounds two in Chicago Theater District

stagehand, along with a fellow stagehand from Elmhurst, had just departed the theater late Sunday afternoon, May 1, when they heard gunfire, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times.

Bush told the Sun-Times he obBy Dee Longfellow served two persons running down the FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT An Elmhurst resident was shot and alley westbound toward State Street wounded in downtown Chicago near and that someone was shooting at them. the Theater District last week.

The stagehand who Bush was Ryan Bush, a Nederlander Theater

with, a 55-year-old Elmhurst man, was struck in the crossfire by gunfire in the neck and right ear, according to the Sun Times. Another bystander was also struck in the hand, according to Chicago police.

Both of the injured men were transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition. That evening’s performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” was canceled at the Nederlander Theater.

Later, according to the Sun Times, police said the shooting stemmed from a drug deal that had apparently gone wrong at a Taco Bell restaurant in the 100 block of North Wabash Street at about 5 p.m. Two groups had met at the restaurant and someone in the group “implied a weapon” and robbed the others, police told the Sun Times.

At a news conference on Monday, May 2, Chief of Detectives Brendan

Deenihan said the following: “The people who were robbed took out a firearm and started discharging at the individuals who took something from them.”

Deenihan described the shooting victims as “unintended targets,” the Sun Times reported.

According to the Sun Times, a bartender at the Chicago Theatre—near

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Elmhurst Museum Day coming Sunday Museum Day has been a long-standing tradition in Elmhurst over the last 25 years when the city recognizes the many positive contributions its local museums make to the cultural fabric of the community.

Each May, Elmhurst museums come together to open their doors during the free Museum Day celebration.

After a two-year hiatus, the Elmhurst Art Museum and Elmhurst History Museum are back and ready to welcome guests of all ages for the 2022 Elmhurst Museum Day on Sunday, May 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome to park at one location and walk or board the complimentary trolley to explore exhibits and participate in free family-friendly activities at each museum.

Limited free parking is available at each site and nearby City of Elmhurst parking garages. Both museums are located within a few blocks of the Elmhurst Metra train station (Union Pacific West Line).

The Elmhurst History Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. The Elmhurst Art Museum is located at 150 Cottage Hill Ave. in Wilder Park.

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Benefactors break ground at Timothy Christian

Pictured here with shovels are the people responsible for the new $7 million stadium to be built at Timothy Christian Schools. They include (from left): Timothy Christian director of advancement Robert Venhousen, Cal Tameling, Aaron Ozinga, PJ Huizenga, Heidi Huizenga, Van and Lois Zeilstra, Kelly Wilbraham, Kristin Gianoulis and Ryan Brandsma.

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DuPage County COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising again as new infections spread ary due to the winter Omicron surge, peaking at approximately 714 cases reported in one day.

Cases began rising again in early April, now with approximately 134 cases reported daily, which is higher than most other points throughout the pandemic.

“Vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 are now widely available and play a crucial part in preventing severe illness related to COVID-19.

Individuals can visit https://www. covid.gov/ to find Test-to-Treat locations, providing necessary testing and treatment near them.” said Karen Ayala, executive director of the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD). “If you test positive for COVID-19, let your healthcare provider know about your positive test and talk with them about whether COVID-19 treatments are appropriate for you.”

COVID-19 vaccination and boosting continue to be critical prevention measures as well. According to Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) vaccination data, while 75 percent of youth aged 1217 years are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, only 50 percent of children aged 5-11 years are fully vaccinated in DuPage County.

Low vaccination rates continue to increase risk of preventable infection, severe illness, and COVID-19 spread in households, schools, gatherings, and communities. Continuing to expand vaccine coverage and ensuring all eligible people are up to date with vaccination is essential to protecting individuals against hospitalizations and deaths.

The coming weeks will be critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19.

DCHD reminds individuals that we have the tools to manage and

prevent severe illness related to COVID-19, such as: • Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

• Staying home and getting tested if you have symptoms.

• Wearing the most protective mask you can that fits well (such as an N95 or KN95), especially if you have symptoms, a positive test, or been exposed to COVID-19.

• Washing your hands often or using a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

• Increasing air flow and maintaining improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible.

• Spending more time outdoors and in well-ventilated settings.

You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution

UCCA’s Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause

United Community Concerns Association is excited to announce the 5th annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience. Participating restaurants and businesses will hold Eat & Earn events throughout the month of May to benefit Elmhurst School District 205 families experiencing food scarcity.

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UCCA. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund at least five Mobile Food Pantries throughout the coming months.

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When dining or purchasing from these businesses mention UCCA or show them the event coupon, which is available to download from the UCCA website.

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Participating Businesses May 16-20 All month, Cuvee, 545 S. Spring Rd. (Will donate $4 to UCCA for every Frozé and Elmhurst Sour drink sold) Monday, May 16, Doti Liquors, 15%, 104 E. Fullerton Ave. Tuesday, May 17, Silverado Grill, 20%, 447 S. Spring Rd. Wednesday, May 18, Primos Locos, 15%, 122 S. York St. Thursday, May 19, Kilwins Elm-

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After a sharp decline since a peak in January, COVID-19 infections are rising again in DuPage County, bringing the county from “low” up to “medium” community level.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels Framework defines “medium” transmission as higher than 200 cases per 100,000 residents, also factoring in new COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population in the past seven days and the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients.

As of May 4, DuPage County reported 259 cases per 100,000 residents in the past seven days.

COVID-19 cases are especially high among youth aged 0-19 years old. Reported COVID-19 cases among this age group in DuPage County spiked dramatically in Janu-

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Following a seven-year battle with dementia and Parkinson’s disease, Frank R. Mushow, a long-time resident of Elmhurst, passed away on May 6, 2022 at the age of 79. He was born at Loretto Hospital in Chicago on Nov. 18, 1942.

Beloved husband of nearly 55 years to Charlotte Mushow; loved brother-in-law of Susan (Jim) Wagy; dear uncle to Nicole Wagy and Lauren (Mike) Allen.

Frank graduated from Southern Illinois University, where he majored in accounting and took a minor in what his advisors told him was “a brand-new field”—informational technology or IT. He tried it and loved it, spending part of his professional career at Harris Trust and then later with Morton Salt. He was also a member of the University Club of Chicago.

His real contributions are visible through his many endeavors in the local community.

“You’re not going to sit around and watch TV every evening,” Charlotte told Frank after they first moved to Elmhurst. “We are in a community now and we need to become a part of that community by volunteering.”

Frank began with the Elmhurst Jaycees when they were building the Tot Lot at the north end of town. He rose through the ranks of the local Jaycees and was then elected to a District office and later was nominated by his chapter to become a Jaycee Senator—a prestigious position within the organization.

Later, Frank ran for the Elmhurst Park Board, where he served from 1985-1997. During that time, he was not only a big supporter of Safety Town but also worked with P.E.P. (People for Elmhurst Parks), now the Elmhurst Parks Foundation.

Park Board Commissioner Colette Kubiesa had this to say: “Frank was very involved with PEP and fundraising. He believed

fundraising should be fun—whatever had to be done, he liked to make it fun. He said if you make it fun, it’s easy to raise money. He was instrumental in what turned out to be one of the turning points in that organization because he helped PEP step to the forefront by raising money through events.

“Whatever Frank got involved in, he gave 100% and he was very passionate. He didn’t get involved in anything halfway. Charlotte was very proud of him and his endeavors and how he gave back to the community.”

When Phyllis Carroll called to ask him to get involved with the Library Referendum Committee, Frank shifted gears and lent his help, serving as treasurer.

Frank was also a Republican precinct committeeman for York Township. He was twice named Committeeman of the Year in 2011 and 2019.

He was later recruited to serve on the Board of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, where he remained from 1996-2000, taking the role of treasurer once again. In 2000, Frank received the Silver Measure Award, given for outstanding volunteer service to the Elmhurst Symphony.

In 1982, he was appointed to the

Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission by then-Mayor Abner Ganet.

Besides a few years when he was not re-appointed, Frank served until 2020, when his health forced him to step down.

Susan Rose, chair of the Elmhurst ZPC, had this to say about Frank: “In every single case, Frank had a hallmark question: ‘Have you talked to the neighbors?’ He was always concerned about any variations and conditional uses and how they might affect the neighbors and that was a very endearing thing.

“He spent 38 years on ZPC, and anyone who puts in that amount of time to an endeavor for a City—it is just an amazing thing. He was a valuable member of the Commission and we were sorry to see him leave.”

Memorial Visitation will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 13 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home—The Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst. Private interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elmhurst.

For information: 630-834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.

Timothy Christian breaks ground on $7 million stadium

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Timothy Christian Schools hosted a groundbreaking celebration on Saturday, May 7 for their new $7 million soccer and track stadium that will put them among the elite for sport complexes.

The new stadium will include artificial turf soccer field, lighting, sound, press box, tennis courts, an 8-lane track, and seats for nearly 1,000 fans.

The project also includes Trojan Lane, which will open up ingress and egress to Euclid and Harvard to our east. The project will be fully-funded and Timothy Christian Schools will remain debt free.

Work will continue throughout the summer and the stadium is expected to be open for business in August 2022.

Timothy Christian Schools boys soccer team was 4th in State this year, the girls soccer team was 2nd in State last year, and our girls tennis team was 3rd in State.

School officials weigh in “Our coaches teach much more than the fundamentals and strategies of their sport,” Timothy Christian Superintendent Matt Davidson said. “We are leadership-minded. We believe that competition presents challenges similar to those that every person might one day face throughout life.

Although these challenges may be on a smaller scale, the ways in which we overcome them and the lessons that we learn from them are the same. Timothy Christian’s excellence-driven athletic program is dedicated to developing character and integrity through sports.

We strive to promote working together in oneness, to conquer fears, to overcome obstacles, to look for lessons and

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Above is a rendering of the $7 million soccer and track stadium to be built at Timothy Christian Schools. It will include an artificial turf soccer field, lighting, sound, press box, tennis courts, an 8-lane track, and seats for nearly 1,000 fans.

motivation in loss and for humility and opportunity in victory.”

“Within the last 10 years, the Timothy Christian community has donated capital to renovate the elementary school, to build a brand new middle school and indoor sports complex, and to fully renovate the high school – all without debt!” said PJ Huizenga, who is an alum, currently a parent of a student and serves as Board president.

“This project will take our outside sports complex to the next level. The new outdoor sports stadium will allow Timothy Christian to host more community building events, to host IHSA

tournaments, and the new turf field will allow our athletes to train and compete rain or shine. Timothy families believe in the mission of the school and in the leadership of Matt Davidson and the Timothy Board. Our families have sacrificed a lot so that our students have the best environment for academic and competitive excellence.”

“As an athletic department we are overjoyed with the opportunity to improve our outdoor facilities,” said Athletic Director Jack LeGrand. “Our athletic programs at Timothy Christian have achieved much success and now we will have an incredible outdoor fa-

cility to match our indoor facility and we will continue to strive for excellence in all of our sports.

“The IHSA has asked us many times to host various events on our campus for preliminary rounds of the IHSA state series and we have done that consistently inside the Ward Athletic Center. We now will have the opportunity to do the same with our outdoor facilities. We can provide a competitive and safe and one of the best facilities around to host these events. We are looking forward to hosting so many more people on our campus with these increased opportunities.”

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

Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Criminal damage, criminal trespass

Possession of cannabis in a vehicle

April 29 A victim told police that subsequent to a traffic altercation near Route 83 and North at 5:29 p.m., the suspect exited his vehicle, approached the victim’s car, struck the driver’s side window with his hand, and spat on the victim’s vehicle.

DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently file a tax return.

The Elmhurst Police Department said last week that the following individuals were issued citations for possession of cannabis by either a driver or a passenger in a vehicle: Carlos I. Arias, 38, of Elmhurst, near West and North at 2:20 p.m. April 30; and Ismael Rivera, 23, of Berwyn, near York and Lake at 11:27 p.m.

April 30.

Suspicious circumstances

May 3-May 4 An unknown suspect(s) spray-painted sever- March 31-May 2 al areas at the Addison Parking Garage someA complainant in the 600 block of W. Belden time between the above dates. told police that while exchanging belongings, the suspect placed a tracking device, “Air Tag” in her vehicle. The suspect admitted he had put Domestic battery, the device in the complainant’s vehicle. An investigation is pending. domestic incident,

disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute

Tax return identity theft

April 30 While on patrol near North and Villa at 1:32 p.m., a reporting officer observed a vehicle which was displaying a license plate that did not belong to the vehicle. The vehicle pulled into a parking lot of a cell phone repair store and the driver exited, entering the business.

When the reporting officer entered the business in an attempt to speak with the driver, the store owner advised the driver of the vehicle had entered the business and seemed nervous; he left the store in an unknown direction. The vehicle’s registration plate was removed and entered into LEADS. April 29 While doing yard work in her backyard in the 700 block of Eastland, a complainant located a black handgun. The handgun was placed into evidence.

Unlawful use of a weapon

CALL 800-222-TIPS April 30 Attempted identity theft was reported in the 800 block of N. York at 6:46 p.m. A victim states she received an email from Bank of America approving a balance transfer that was not authorized. The bank stopped the transfer.

There was no monetary loss.

April 29 Theft was reported at an entertainment center in the 300 block of W. Lake at 11:09 p.m.

A victim told police while at the center, they set their Samsung Galaxy cellphone down on a table near the basketball courts, and when they returned, the phone was missing.

April 28 Theft by deception was reported near I-290 and York at 6:07 p.m. A reporting officer met with the victim who stated she stopped to assist a motorist on the side of the road. The victim stated an unknown male suspect approached her vehicle and was attempting to sell jewelry to the victim. The victim paid for a large gold chain and two rings. The victim drove off but was followed by the suspect to a parking lot where the suspect again approached her vehicle and requested more money. The victim did not provide any more money and the suspect left the area in an unknown direction.

Oct. 1, 2021-April 29 A complainant in the 300 block of E. Webster told police that during the past six months, she has found shards of glass throughout her April 19-April 28 property and driveway which caused flat tires Identity theft was reported in the 400 block on her vehicles. An investigation is pending. of S. Hawthorne at noon. A victim reported five unauthorized transactions were made on April 28 A victim in the 100 block of W. Park report- her U.S. Bank account sometime between the ed at 10:04 p.m. that three unknown juveniles above dates.

May 3 Pablo Gonzalez, 31, of Brownsville, Texas, was charged with no valid driver’s license, illegal transportation of open alcohol and no registration subsequent to a suspicious vehicle near St. Charles and Poplar at 8:15 p.m.

Posha Hughes, 37, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, illegal stopping in the roadway and illegal transportation of open alcohol near threw a water bottle at his vehicle striking the Route 83 and North at 7:48 p.m. rear passenger side. The victim stated the un- April 26 Deceptive practice was reported in the 400 known juveniles ran southbound through an May 2 block of Cottage Hill at 11:35 a.m. A victim alley.

The victim stated there was no damage Amanda Lopez, 24, of Lombard, was told police he received a letter from a compacharged with DUI-drugs, illegal transportation but wanted the incident documented. ny requesting him to perform services for the of cannabis by driver, improper lighting, imcompany as a mystery shopper and he would proper lane usage and no seat belt subsequent Theft or burglary/identity receive a check to be deposited into his bank to a traffic stop near North and Villa at 8:36 account. He was told he would be compensatp.m. theft/fraud/forgery/ ed for purchasing gift cards. The check did not clear and the victim is out the money spent on deceptive practice/ the gift cards.

Fleeing, eluding

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of fleeing and eluding in which drivers of a vehicle reportedly fled after a traffic stop or attempted traffic stop was conducted.

Harassment, threats May 4 A reporting officer met with a victim and her son in the 700 block of S. York who reported a known suspect became verbally aggressive towards her. The victim stated the suspect has a history of abusive behavior and is allowed court-supervised child visitation. The victim wished to document the incident for court purposes.

obstruction/robbery

May 1-May 2 Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of S. Arlington at 11:17 a.m. A victim reports she gave her personal information to what she thought was a text message from UPS. The victim now has unauthorized purchases on her debit card. The bank has been reversing the charges and the victim flagged her accounts with the credit bureaus.

April 28-May 2 Theft was reported in the 400 block of W. Butterfield. A complainant relates they observed the victim’s wallet being removed from the victim’s rolling walker. The victim later stated he was missing money from inside the wallet. An investigation is pending.

April 23-April 26 Theft was reported in the 100 block of Euclid. A complainant noticed a diamond ring was missing from the victim’s finger. This is the second ring to be reported missing within two weeks.

Theft of catalytic converters

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of catalytic converters being removed and stolen from vehicles at the following location: a business in the 600 block of N. Walnut on April 28 (four vehicles).

May 1 Johnny Manning, 32, of Bellwood, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of ammunition without a FOID card in the 400 block of W. Lake at 2:57 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle, officers observed a black Smith and Wesson handgun along with cannabis in plain view inside the vehicle. Officers made contact with Manning, who was a guest at a hotel. Police said Manning admitted to having cannabis and a firearm inside the vehicle without possessing a valid FOID card.

Warrant arrest April 29 Police said that subsequent to the report of a suspicious person, Jason L. Wilson, 41, of Lombard, was found to be in possession of four crack pipes and cocaine and had two warrants from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.

A second suspect was found to be in possession of controlled substance pills, according to police. Both suspects were taken into custody and transported to the police station. Wilson was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing identification and criminal trespass to land, and transported to the DuPage County Jail. Suspect #2 was released without charges, pending lab results of the pills found in her possession.

Three arrested after fleeing police On Thursday, April 28, at 9:58 p.m., Villa Park and Lombard Police officers responded to the area of Roosevelt Road when the sighting of a stolen vehicle was reported. Lombard Police initially located the vehicle, a black Range Rover which fled eastbound Roosevelt Road into Villa Park.

Villa Police officers successfully deployed stop sticks on the vehicle at Roosevelt and Ardmore. Officers pursued as the suspects continued eastbound Roosevelt Road with deflated tires. The vehicle became disabled and drove into a ditch near York Road in Oak Brook, where three suspects fled on foot into a wooded area. Several surrounding police agencies and a Chicago Police helicopter responded to the area to assist in locating the suspects.

All three suspects were shortly after captured and taken into custody without incident. At the scene, officers recovered three handguns with five loaded extended ammunition magazines and one loaded 50-round ammunition drum.

Officers also recovered a felony amount of cannabis.

Rashaad D. Chamberlain, of Hillside, was charged with possession of stolen vehicle, unlawful use of weapon, aggravated fleeing and eluding and possession of cannabis, all felony charges.

Shaquelle M. Matthews of Chicago was charged with possession of stolen vehicle, unlawful use of weapon, and possession of cannabis, all felony charges.

D’Angelo D. Giles of Glen Ellyn was charged with possession of stolen vehicle, unlawful use of weapon, and possession of cannabis, all felony charges.

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Man gets 16 years for fleeing after killing bicyclist with vehicle causing death (Class 2 felony).

Following his guilty plea, Judge Daniel Guerin sentenced Watt to six years in the IDOC to be served at 50 percent on the Class 1 felony and 10 years in the IDOC to be served at 85 percent on the Class 2 felony. The sentences will be served consecutively.

On Nov. 18, 2020, Watt appeared in Bond Court where his bond was set at $250,000 with 10 percent to apply. He has been held in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time.

On Nov. 15, 2020, at approximately 11:04 p.m., officers with the

Lombard Police Department were dispatched to the area of Roosevelt Road and Stewart Avenue regarding a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, 41-year-old Troy Young on his back, near the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Stewart Avenue. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers further observed a deformed bicycle laying in the right lane of westbound Roosevelt Road.

An investigation into the matter found that prior to the 9-1-1 call, Watt was driving his vehicle westbound on Roosevelt Road near Stew-

art Avenue in excess of 80 mph when he hit Young with his vehicle. After hitting Young, Watt failed to stop and drove away.

At approximately 11:26 p.m., Oak Brook police officers reported they had stopped the vehicle suspected to be involved in the crash. Watt, who was driving the vehicle, was taken into custody at this time. The investigation also revealed that Watt had a combination of alcohol, ecstasy, amphetamine and cannabis in his system at the time of the crash.

“The senseless, 100 percent avoidable death of Troy Young serves as a sobering reminder of the possible

Elmhurst Fire, Police Departments to host Bike Ride & Safety Day Bike safety is an important issue in Elmhurst. Biking is a great outdoor activity, but accidents can happen without the proper safety precautions.

It’s time to talk about the best safety practices while riding your bike.

Residents are invited to join the Elmhurst Fire Department and El-

mhurst Police Departments for Bike Ride & Safety Day on Sunday, May 22 at Wild Meadows Trace at York St. near the Illinois Prairie Path just north of Vallette. At Safety Town, there will be bike safety tips and rules of the road followed by a three-mile bike ride along the Prairie Path.

The police department’s bike safety team will be conducting bike helmet fittings and quick bike safety checks. There will also be giveaways, free ice cream and a free prize drawing for a chance to win a bike and helmet.

Choose from two sessions, either

9-11 a.m.) or (11 a.m.- 1 p.m.)

Riders should be able to bike three miles. Please note: Helmets are required. The event is free but registration is required. To register, go to elmhurst.org/FormCenter/Fire-Department-6/2022-Bike-Ride-SafetyDay-83.

District 205 Board of Education thanks teachers

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, the School District 205 Board of Education has asked for a moment to say thank you to each of its teachers for everything they do, each and every day for the students and our community.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching our kids how to think and not what to think. And for the positive impact you have on our kids every day, inside the classroom and out, with your words, your actions and your hearts.”

- Courtenae Trautmann, Board secretary “Thank you for creating a warm and welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our students.”

- Athena Arvanitis

“Thank you for your dedication to our students and for your commitment to academic excellence in our classrooms.”

- Jim Collins “Thank you for thinking outside of the box to give our students opportunities that keep learning fun and exciting and allow them to explore what they are passionate about.”

- Beth Hosler “Thank you for being there for our kids to look up to. We know how challenging these last two years have been. And just know that you are appreciated.”

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Elmhurst University to celebrate public art mural on May 17 On Tuesday, May 17, Elmhurst University will celebrate the completion of the campus’ first mural.

Over two windy, rainy weeks in April, Elmhurst University art faculty Rafael Blanco and Andrew Sobol transformed a 200-foot-long exterior brick wall into the vibrant mural “Be Bold. Be Elmhurst.”

During the celebration, Blanco and Sobol will officially finish the mural by signing it.

Although located on University property, the mural faces outward,

making it also the first public art mural in the City of Elmhurst. The artists hope the mural will connect the campus and the Elmhurst community in a way that will inspire its viewers and enhance the city’s visual landscape.

The Elmhurst University Mural celebration will take place on Tuesday, May 17 from 11–11:30 a.m. at the north wall of R.A. Faganel Hall, at Park and Prospect avenues (facing the railroad tracks) in Elmhurst. The public is welcome to attend.

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Conroy reacts to possible Roe v. Wade overturn

State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, responded to reports that Roe v. Wade is set to be overturned by the Supreme Court with the following statement: “I am alarmed by the news that an extremist Supreme Court is seeking to destroy the right for women to make their own personal reproductive health choices. This decision will have a devastating impact on women across our country, and is why we must do everything we can to make sure Illinois does not go

backwards. Because I knew this day could come, I supported necessary action that proactively removed dangerous trigger provisions in our state laws that could have made abortion illegal here in our state.

“Moving forward, it’s critically important that we continue to reinforce our protections for reproductive health, and ensure everyone has access to the safe health care they deserve. I remain committed to doing all that I can to protect a woman’s right to choose.”

New law guarantees shoppers will know accurate discounts With support from State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, a new Illinois law ensures customers know their discounts when supermarkets put products on sale.

“When shoppers check out at the supermarket, they don’t always see the sale price of an item on the screen during a transaction,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This new law ensures transparency in the check-out line and aims to improve consumer protections.”

While retailers provide notice of discounts through various methods

such as receipts, in-store promotions, advertisements, and price tags, there is nothing written in Illinois law concerning how prices and discounts are displayed during checkout.

To ensure shoppers receive their discount, Glowiak Hilton supported House Bill 2910 to require supermarkets to show both the regular and sale prices of items as they are rung up.

With the governor’s signature, the new law takes effect immediately.

(Editor’s note: This was received from the office of State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.)

Legislators bring more than $21 million to county for water reclamation

State Senators Laura Ellman, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, and Karina Villa announced last week that the DuPage County Department of Public Works is set to receive more than $21 million in infrastructure funding for two local water reclamation facilities.

“Water is one of our most precious natural resources, we have to make sure we treat our local rivers and streams with care,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “These funds will help us update our facilities to ensure wastewater going back into the DuPage River and other local streams isn’t hurting our environment.”

The funds come from the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund Program, which includes the Water Pollution Control Loan Program and the Public Water Supply Loan Program.

These programs provide low-interest loans to fund wastewater, stormwater and drinking water projects.

“With this investment, the DuPage County Department of Public Works can make significant progress to update important electrical infrastructure,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “I’m pleased to see this program help with growth

and development throughout the county.”

The $21,258,984 in funding slated to come to the DuPage County Department of Public Works will be used to upgrade electrical equipment at the Woodridge-Greene Valley Water Reclamation Facility and the Knollwood Water Reclamation Facility. Work includes replacing the electrical systems including the main switchgears, underground cables and substations, as well as replacing the backup generators at both facilities.

“These facilities are vital to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for the next generation,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). “When we invest in our environment, we invest in our future, and I’m pleased to see these funds being put to such good use in our community.”

Projects are funded throughout the state through the Rebuild Illinois program, and recipients will receive an interest rate of 1.11% for both wastewater and drinking water loans.

(This was received from the offices of State Senators Laura Ellman, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, and Karina Villa.)

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I don’t know if this column will ever be published. Or better put, if I’ll have the nerve to publish it.

It’s about divorce and I have no experience in that arena. I never divorced. In fact, I had a beautiful and wonderful marriage. My parents never divorced. No one in my immediate family has (so far) divorced.

So basically, I have no experience speaking on this subject.

Still I had a bit of a eureka about it today. And when I have a eureka, I often feel compelled to share.

So share I will.

I am a widow. Sometimes people I know have compared a divorce to being a widow and I’ve sort of taken offense to that.

Losing someone to death is nothing like losing someone to divorce. That is the truth.

But it’s only part of the truth.

I was seeing this truth from my own perspective. My truth was more horrible than a divorce truth because how could something be anywhere equal to the death of your number one person?

Since my husband passed 17-plus months ago, I’ve often said that grief is not a contest. No one wants the grief trophy for having the biggest, hardest loss.

But I was only seeing loss as physical death. Divorce is also loss in the truest sense.

I came to this revelation this morning while making coffee. My husband always used to make the coffee and bring me a cup, so coffee

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holds a warm place in my heart.

Making coffee made me think of him and fun memories came flooding back. I remembered funny things he used to do and say and I found myself being so grateful for those memories.

I often share such memories with friends and especially my kids. We exchange them like trading cards. We like remembering together. It is a gift we share through our grief.

And then it dawned on me: my husband died, but all the good memories we made and all the fun things we did are still there for us to review and revisit. That is a gift.

The people I know who experienced a divorce (for the most part) don’t have that gift.

They don’t reminisce about the good times. They don’t giggle about the silly things or cry happy tears about the touching things.

Somehow in the process of a divorce, your favorite person segues into one of your least favorite persons.

I’m sure it’s a gradual process.

Still, every divorced couple (or nearly so) started out hopeful. They made memories. They laughed together. They were intimate. They had hopes and plans for the future.

They were in love.

And then, I’m guessing, gradually things change. Paths for the future no longer advance in the same direction. Tempers may flare. The love dwindles. And somehow the person in the center of your life is no longer in your life at all—or at least as little as you can make them be.

And you both decide the “D” word is the way to go.

And in your life, the “D” doesn’t pertain to death, but the end of a marriage, and that might very well feel like failure. The memories you spent years making are still there, but they aren’t the same. The photos you took of happy family moments now have the “other” person in them and that is no longer you. It must be hard.

I’m not sure why these thoughts came to me this morning, but they seemed profound. We all deal with loss and grief. I truly thought the loss of my husband was worse than any divorce could ever be.

I’m sorry for that.

I can’t judge your loss, just like you can’t fathom mine. Loss is loss.

Devastation is just that.

We are all struggling, yet we are all succeeding, hopefully more of the latter.

And we do best when we build each other up through whatever we are going through. I’m going to try to do more of that in the future.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She invites readers to follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Obituaries Marie Franc, 97 Marie Franc, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of late husbands Elmer Pierce Jr. and Robert Franc.

She is survived by daughter Patricia Pierce Martin and son Victor Franc; grandchildren John, Tara, Robert, Christopher, and Michael; great-grandchildren Amelia, Eric, Palmer, Benjamin, Jackson, and Caitlynn; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Marie was a gregarious addition to any social gathering. For years, she was a cherished member of the Elmhurst Choraliers, the Elmhurst Newcomers Club, and a former President of the Elmhurst American Legion Auxiliary.

Marie loved spending her extra free time claiming her status as a contract Bridge ‘Life Master,’ and travelling the world. Later in her life, Marie was mentioned as being DuPage County Care Center’s favorite resident, as she was always happy and appreciative of their wonderful care. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Staff and Social Services at the DuPage County Care Center.

Marie took pride in her career as a secretary for many notable offices throughout the Elmhurst area. She was the treasured secretary to late Attorney Judge Kenneth Moy, as well as to the President of the Elmhurst National Bank.

Marie’s Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York St. Elmhurst, IL. Interment will be private. For information – Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 630-834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.

Lola Clark French, 98 Lola Clark French died peacefully on March 17, 2021, at the Michealsen Health Center of The Holmstad in Batavia. She was 98.

Lola was born on February 13, 1923, in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, to James R. and Laura Clemons Clark. The fourth of seven children, she grew up in a loving family that valued education and was well respected in their community. After graduating from Mt. Sterling High School, Lola attended the University of Illinois. She graduated in 1945 with a degree in journalism and began writing for the Moline Daily Dispatch. Her career was temporarily put on hold in November 1948 when she married Stephen F. French, Jr., with whom she raised six children.

Lola began working again in the late 1960s. Her employers included Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, the Elmhurst Press, and Elmhurst Public Schools. She retired from Elmhurst College as the Editor and Director of Communications in 1986.

Lola’s devotion extended not only

to her family and career, but also to Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, Laubach Literacy, the Elmhurst Art Museum, and the Elmhurst Historical Museum.

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

Lola is survived by her children Douglas (Kay), Stephen III, Laura Ryan (T. Bernard), Richard (Debra), and Kenneth (Laurel), 14 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Additional survivors include brothers J. Rolland Clark, Donald (Carol) Clark, and George Clark, numerous nieces, nephews, and their children and grandchildren. She had been especially well loved and cared for by her niece Beverly Thomas (Larry).

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

A celebration of life at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York St. in Elmhurst will be Saturday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. Burial at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood IL has taken place . In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any of following: Brown County- IL Historical Society, The Holmstad Benevolence Fund, or Yorkfield Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home in Elmhurst, 630-834-1133.

Wildlife center plan calls for a ‘net-zero’ facility The DuPage Forest Preserve District board on April 19 approved an ambitious $25.5 million master plan project for Willowbrook Wildlife Center that will transform the center and make it the district’s first net-zero building.

The board approved a guaranteed-maximum-price contract with Wight & Company to design and build the facility.

“This ambitious project will allow Willowbrook to continue providing innovative medical care to native wildlife,” said Forest Preserve District President Daniel Hebreard.

“We’re making it net-zero to show our commitment to sustainability and do our part to fight climate change.”

The centerpiece of the project is a 27,000-square-foot wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center that will allow visitors to view animals through one-way windows and video monitors as they are examined, treated, in surgery, being fed, and rehabilitated.

Plans also include new animal rehabilitation areas, an outdoor classroom, an interpretive trail with wildlife observation areas, and outdoor activity spaces that demonstrate how to attract and live in harmony with native wildlife.

The new facility will also help Willowbrook’s existing nonreleasable resident animals, most of which are geriatric, by housing them in en-

closures best suited to their needs.

Video monitors will showcase select animals as well as animals in the rehabilitation enclosures.

The building will be one of the first net-zero facility in DuPage County, meaning it will produce more energy from renewable resources than it will consume. Key elements making it net-zero include solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity and a geothermal heating and cooling system. The building will also integrate energy-efficient features throughout.

The new clinic and visitor center are expected to open in mid-2024, and the entire project is expected to be done by 2025. Wildlife rehabilitation will continue uninterrupted throughout the project.

The district will use $22 million in general obligation bonds to help fund the project and is pursuing an additional $3.5 million in grants.

Thanks to generous donors and the Friends of the Forest Preserve District, $3.7 million in private donations is already available to support the project. The nonprofit Friends group offers additional opportunities for the public to contribute through the Friends’ website.

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Fitch Ratings on May 4 raised the state of Illinois’ rating for general obligation bonds two notches, to BBB+, making it the second rating agency to do so in recent weeks and marking the fourth time the state has received a credit upgrade in the last year.

“The upgrade to ‘BBB+’ reflects fundamental improvements in Illinois’ fiscal resilience including full unwinding of pandemic-era and certain pre-pandemic non-recurring fiscal measures, meaningful contributions to reserves and sustained evidence of more normal fiscal decision-making,” the agency said in its announcement.

Fitch is one of three major credit rating agencies that grade government-issued debt. Moody’s Investors Service raised Illinois’ rating on April 21. The third rating agency, S&P Global Ratings, last raised Illinois’ rating in July 2021, one week after Moody’s gave the state its first upgrade in more than 20 years.

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At the same time, Fitch upgraded the state’s general obligation bond rating, it also upgraded the state’s Build Illinois sales tax revenue bonds to A, from ‘BBB+.

In its analysis, Fitch noted that Illinois’ financial performance has improved recently but remains weaker than other U.S. states. It gave the state credit for shoring up its cash reserves, reducing its backlog of past-due bills, retiring some outstanding debt and “smoother fiscal decision-making.”

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Illinois lawmakers respond to leaked Supreme Court abortion decision Draft opinion would overturn landmark 1973 decision Roe v. Wade CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats warned of an “end to the constitutional right to privacy” if a leaked U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 landmark decision in Roe v. Wade becomes finalized as precedent.

“It means women who lose access to the full suite of medical advances that give them choices in how and when they want to start a family are at risk,” Pritzker said at a news conference in Chicago.

At the same time, however, the Democrats touted a recent string of Illinois laws aimed at protecting the access to an abortion for Illinoisans and those visiting the state to receive reproductive health care.

The news conference was called in response to a May 2 report from Politico that outlined the leaked draft decision that would strike down Roe v. Wade, a decision which has protected abortion rights as constitutional rights for nearly five decades.

Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the majority opinion that “Roe was egregiously wrong from the start” and the issue of regulating abortion must be returned to the states.

Pritzker said that if the ruling stands as a reversal of 50 years of settled law, the implications on privacy and health care access could be dire.

“It’s not just that they’re taking away reproductive rights,” he said.

“It’s that this is a slope that they’re headed down that is going to take away all of the rights that were granted as a result of the right to privacy.

It’s a constitutional right to privacy, determined by the court 50 years ago and reinforced along the way, and now they’re taking it away.”

Advocates said overturning Roe would be devastating for millions who will be forced into unwanted pregnancies and that it will lead to illegal alternatives that could put the mother’s life at risk.

Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, said she worries that Black and Latino communities, which are already disproportionately impacted by lack of health care access, will be targeted and criminalized by anti-abortion laws.

“I mourn with the young people who may grow up in a country where our laws tell them that they have no autonomy over their bodies,” Ramirez said.

Rep. Kelly Cassidy said uprooting the precedent in Roe could affect interpretations of law regarding birth control and marriage equality.

“I feel like my life and my family’s life is teetering at the top of a Jenga tower that we’re watching crash in real time,” Cassidy, D-Chicago, said. “My marriage, my children’s relationship with their other mother, my bodily autonomy, is all in the crosshairs.”

While Democrats said overturning Roe would mark a “dark day in our

nation’s history,” they also credited their party for creating a “forcefield” to guarantee a women’s right to reproductive health care in Illinois.

In 2019, Pritzker signed the Reproductive Health Act enshrining in state law the fundamental right to an abortion. In December 2021, he signed a law ending a requirement that doctors must notify parents of a minor seeking an abortion 48 hours prior to the procedure.

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, criticized Republicans for implying that “this wasn’t a serious matter” when they voted against abortion protections previously. On Tuesday, he said, the GOP was “eerily quiet” amid the major news.

GOP gubernatorial candidates respond While GOP statements to the media were sparse, some of the Republicans vying to unseat Pritzker spoke out on the issue.

GOP governor candidate and current state Sen. Darren Bailey, of Xenia, said in statement that he is “proudly pro-life” and that if elected governor, he will promote policies and groups that would empower women with “real options.”

While he didn’t directly comment on the draft opinion, he said he would try to scale back recent changes made by Democrats.

“As governor, my focus will be restoring parental notification, ending

taxpayer-funded abortion, and prioritizing and ensuring viable options that save lives and support women and families before, during and after pregnancy,” Bailey said.

Bailey has received endorsements by the Illinois Federation for Right to Life, Illinois Citizens for Life and Illinois Family Action.

GOP governor candidate Jesse Sullivan said in a news release under the headline “prayer works” that he is “overjoyed at what could be a generational change in the soul of our country.”

He noted that with the Supreme Court decision putting power back in the hands of the state, it “threatens to make Illinois’s current abortion laws even more heinous” and called for the end of late-term, partial-birth abortions and rollbacks of recent Illinois laws.

Gary Rabine, another GOP governor candidate, also said he welcomes the court’s reversal.

Richard Irvin, the Aurora mayor who has received the financial backing of megadonor Ken Griffin, was not among those issuing a statement, with his campaign declining to do so until a final decision is rendered by the court.

His running mate, Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, is one of the staunchest anti-abortion lawmakers in the General Assembly.

Amy Gehrke, executive director of Illinois Right to Life, said in a news release that the organization will fo-

cus on “restoring protection to the most vulnerable” and ensuring that mothers “have the resources they need to choose life as well as parent confidently.”

Jennifer Welch, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois, released a statement saying that while this decision comes as no surprise, the organization will continue to fight so everyone can access the fundamental reproductive health care they need.

In January, a regional logistics center opened in a Planned Parenthood clinic in Fairview Heights to make abortion care more accessible.

The center is operated by Planned Parenthood and the Granite Citybased Hope Clinic for Women.

Private funds are used to pay for travel and lodging arrangements and connect patients with existing resources. There is no income or distance requirement to access RLC services.

Planned Parenthood projected that an additional 14,000 women from Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee would likely travel to southern Illinois for abortion care if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

“We will fight like hell, not just for the women of Illinois, but for every person in our state and every person across this nation who believes not in limiting civil rights and human rights, but expanding them,” Pritzker said.

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Pictured from left to right are UCCA Board members Jennifer Orum, Susie Sands, of 100+ Women Who Care-Elmhurst Area Carolyn Heiney, Helen Wethekam, Suzanne Gigi Peters, Nicole Braun, Tom Wethekam, Shari Haug and Dan Orum; and, members Werle, Judy Thrall, Charlotte Mushow, Amy Allen, and Jean Carlquist.

UCCA receives donation from ‘100+ Women Who Care’ UCCA is the recipient of a donation of $14,890 from 100+ Women Who Care–Elmhurst Area. UCCA is an Elmhurst non-profit that raises funds to provide food, referrals, and services to Elmhurst District 205’s most financially disadvantaged children and their families, as well as to senior citizens residing at Greencastle of Elmhurst. This donation from 100+ Women Who Care–Elmhurst Area will help UCCA fund a summer gift card mailing to support these families when their children are not in school to receive free breakfast and lunch.

100+ Women Who Care-Elmhurst Area is a group of women positively impacting the local community. They meet quarterly, and through a simple process select a nonprofit to support.

This donation is a milestone for 100+ Women Who Care–Elmhurst Area as they have now donated $500,000 to local non-profits.

“UCCA is grateful to be a recipient of 100+ Women’s recent quarterly donation,” said UCCA President Shari Haug. “It will allow us to further our mission of fighting hunger in our community.”

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BEWSF announces this year’s scholarship recipients Brian Edwin Wagner was a commendable leader who set an everlasting impression on his peers. Unfortunately, his tragic passing in an automobile accident during the summer prior to his senior year at York High School prevented him from achieving his dreams. Brian’s kindness and virtuous service always made a difference. He made the most of every opportunity in the short life he lived and his legacy is carried on through the scholarship fund that substantiates his lasting influence.

Each year outstanding young leaders are selected for the Brian E. Wagner Scholarship, each is granted $2500 towards their college tuition.

Those that receive this commendable honor are also quintessential models of unwavering leadership. The BEWSF’s mission is to encourage high school students to improve their lives and the lives of others by exercising sound judgment and committing themselves to volunteer programs.

Thus far, the foundation has donated over $80,000 in college tuition. This cause reminds us that tomorrow is never guaranteed and that it is important to make every moment count in our lifetime.

All high school seniors can apply for the privilege to be named as one of next year’s honorees. Since this is a merit and character-based award,

there is no GPA requirement. To learn more, visit brianewagnerfund. org.

The three 2022 recipients have used their talents and are committed to passing the torch of fortitude to future high school leaders that Brian E. Wagner lit many years ago. All will be graduating from York High School this spring.

About Ella Lawton Ella Lawton was accepted to the University of Iowa and will major in Marketing.

“After working very hard for the past four years, this scholarship shows that I have succeeded,” she said. “I will always be grateful for the people that have helped me along the way. This scholarship is an opportunity to keep pursuing my education at the college level, and for that I am extremely thankful to Brian, and the Wagner family.”

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Ella Lawton plans to major in Sam Musial will major in AcMarketing and will attend the counting at University of Notre University of Iowa.

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Brian positively impacted everyone About Sam Musial he met, and he truly inspires me to Sam Musial will attend the Uni- continue his legacy through commuversity of Notre Dame and major in nity involvement and giving back to Accounting. He plans to participate others.” in intramural soccer and basketball, Investment Club and the Student In- About Teagan Wede ternational Business Council.

Teagan Wede is enrolled at Mar“This honor means a great deal quette University and will major in to me as it will allow me to further Accounting. my education,” he said. “I will strive “I am so thankful to receive the

Brian E. Wagner Scholarship and to honor the life of Brian,” she said.

“This scholarship has helped me obtain my dream of attending college. I plan to pay it forward by participating in Amnesty International Club and other service-based organizations.”

BEWSF Director Barbara Wagner-Lackey had the following to add about the organization’s efforts this year.

“We are so grateful for our family

Teagan Wede is enrolled at Marquette University as an Accounting major.

and friends who continue to support Brian’s scholarship foundation,” she said. “Since we awarded our first scholarships one decade ago, we have been amazed at the talents of the students we have selected. This year Ella, Sam and Teagan are again excellent examples of the person Brian was - kind, caring, fun, smart, giving, loving. They are making the best of their lives and positively impacting the lives of the people who surround them.”

Elmhurst Garden Club announces scholarship recipients

The Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) has extended the deadline for scholarship applications for college/university students from May 1 to June 1.

EGC scholarships, funded through proceeds from the EGC Annual Garden Walk, have been awarded each year since 1999 to students in college/university pursuing degrees in environmental studies; horticulture; conservation; landscape design; forestry; and associated science fields of study. To date 110 scholarships have been awarded with a total monetary value of well over $200,000 in scholarships.

Applicants must be a current resident of Illinois; a current full-time freshman, sophomore or junior enrolled in a minimum of 12 graded hours of classes.

EGC scholarship recipients have traditionally meet personally with members of the EGC during at a scheduled “Meet the Scholars” Luncheon. Covid limited such a “meeting” to video viewing.

The most recent EGC scholarship recipients Natalie Dombi, Chloe Gustufson, and Molly Duncan were recently introduced to EGC members via Youtube and they span a range of horticultural interests and studies.

Natalie Dombi, College of DuPage Natalie, who holds a BA in film costuming, developed an interest in horticulture while teaching English for five years in Budapest, Hungary. Enrolling in the horticulture program at C.O.D. in 2019 she will be receiving an associate degree in horticulture and has accepted a position with Nathan Wright Landscaping where she will be involved in landscape design and specialty gardens focused on longevity and sustainability.

Chloe Gustafson, Iowa State University Chloe’s interest in horticultural and teaching began early with her involvement in 4H during her elementary and high school years in Belvidere, IL. She will be receiving a BS in education and will be teaching high school science in with a primary focus on agricultural education – plant and food education, conservation and natural resources.

Molly Duncan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Molly’s interest in everything outdoors stems from having grown up on a hog, cattle, corn and soybean farm in Polo, Ill. Molly has an associate degree in Agricultural Science from Sauk Community College. She is receiving a BS in Crop Science with a major concentration in agroecology and natural resource conservation and will join Nachusa Grassland/The Nature Conservancy in Franklin Grove, IL where she will be involved in soil and water conservation; crop

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management and implementation of conservation practices in order to promote land stewardship.

“A landscape and garden design specialist; a high school science teacher focused on agriculture education; and an agronomist promoting land stewardship and sustainability, we are so pleased to have been able to assist these women in their education and career goals through our scholarship program,” said EGC Scholarship Committee Chair Pat O’Dwyer.

The Elmhurst Garden Club meets on the first Monday of each month except July when they hold their Annual Garden Walk & Boutique Faire which will be held this year on July 10. For additional information on EGC meetings, scholarship program, and the 2022 Garden Walk & Boutique Faire www.elmhurstgardenclub.org.

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Community calendar Saturday, May 14 • From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Crestview Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale – rain or shine -- at its new location – The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace, 511 So. York, near the Prairie Path, just north of Vallette St. There will be 1200 plants from 130+ varieties, plus house plants, wind chimes, honey from a beekeeper, much more. Personal checks, cash, major credit cards accepted.

• Beginning at 11:30 a.m., the Spring Road Pet Parade will take place, stepping off from Silverado Grill sharply at 1 p.m., where the parade will end and pet tricks will begin. Sign up at springroad.com/ourevents/. Free and open to the public.

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• From 1:30-6 p.m., the LWV Elmhurst will hold an in-person candidate forum at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Road, for those running in the upcoming General Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28. Candidates from both parties have been invited. Races include Forest Preserve Board, County Board members, County Board Chair. Submit a question in advance at lwvelmhurstvoterservice@gmail.com and include to which race(s) your question applies.

(Note: Submission does not guarantee your question(s) will be used at the forum.)

Monday, May 16 On behalf of UCCA, a Taste of the Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit District 205 Schools will be at Doti Liquors.

Tuesday, May 17 On behalf of UCCA, a Taste of the Sunday, May 15 Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit • From 1-5 p.m., the Elmhurst Art District 205 Schools will be at SilMuseum and the Elmhurst History verado Grill.

Museum are coming together for Elmhurst Museum Day, when visitors Wednesday, May 18 are invited to explore exhibits and On behalf of UCCA, a Taste of the participate in free family-friendly ac- Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit tivities at each museum. Visitors are District 205 Schools will be at Priinvited to park at one location and mos Locos. walk or board the free Explore Elmhurst trolley. Limited free parking is Thursday, May 19 available at each museum. Info: elmOn behalf of UCCA, a Taste of the hursthistory.org or elmhurstartmuse- Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit

District 205 Schools will be at Kil- Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit wins Elmhurst.

District 205 Schools will be at Tannins Wine Bar. Sunday, May 22 • Join the Elmhurst Fire and Police Wednesday, May 25 Departments for Bike Ride & Safety On behalf of UCCA, a Taste of the Day at Wild Meadows Trace, York Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit & the Prairie Path, just north of Val- District 205 Schools will be at Guac lette. Choose from two sessions: 9-11 N Tacos (both Elmhurst locations). a.m. or 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be bike safety checks, helmet fittings, Thursday, May 26 then a 3-mile ride along the Prairie On behalf of UCCA, a Taste of the Path. Riders should be able to ride Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit three miles and must wear helmets. District 205 Schools will be at RoFree but registration is required. Go berto’s Ristorante. to elmhurst.org/FormCenter/FireDepartment-6/2022-Bike-Ride-Safe- Tuesday, May 31 ty-Day-83.

On behalf of UCCA, a Taste of the • At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Town ‘Eat & Earn’ event to benefit Museum and the Elmhurst Public District 205 Schools will be at FranLibrary will present a free program cesca’s Amici. called “Stories and Stones” at the library, 125 So. Prospect. Storyteller If your club or organization is Marilyn Kinsella presents traditional planning a special event, live OR virNative American stories along with tually, send the information to Indea demonstration of tools such as pendent@rvpublishing.com and put bows, arrows and more. Registration “Community Calendar” in the Subis required at elmhurstpubliclibrary. ject line. The Calendar also appears org For info: visit elmhursthistory. at theindependentnewspapers.com. org/320/Programs.

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York girls soccer beats Willowbrook 3-0

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The York girls soccer team is pictured after Saturday’s 3-0 home victory over Wil- kick. The Dukes will open the IHSA Class 3A post-season with a match against Adlowbrook. The Dukes, who held a 2-0 halftime lead, improved their overall season dison Trail at the Glenbard West Regional on May 17. If the Dukes beat Addison Trail, record to 8-7. Sophomore Michaela Quinn and junior Maureen Buhrfiend scored they will advance to the regional semifinal on May 21. first-half goals for York. Junior Finley Ewald scored a second-half goal on a penalty

York softball team making progress Dukes gearing up for stretch run of regular season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York softball team has turned things around quite nicely of late. After an 0-7 start, the Dukes went 6-5-1 during a recent 12-game stretch.

Through late last week, York, the defending West Suburban Conference Silver Division champion, was 4-3 in conference play.

York scored a recent key 7-4 WSC Silver Division win over Lyons Township, handing the Lions their first loss of the season. “Our team’s chemistry has improved tremendously,” Dukes coach Brendan Holba said.

“Having four freshmen on the roster takes some adjusting for everyone involved. People all need to learn how to play with each other and freshmen need a few games to adjust to the speed and intensity of varsity softball, and recently we

have seen our team come together as a unit, which is helping everyone play better.”

Senior outfielder Emily Kunst and senior infielder Lindsey Bingham have been key drivers of late.

“Emily has been great in the outfield and has transitioned to our leadoff hitter in the last few games and has been a great table-setter for our lineup,” Holba said. “Lindsey has been playing very well lately since coming back from an injury.”

And going back to the freshmen, Holba noted Caitlin Leadbetter (outfielder) and pitchers Taylor McMillen and Avery Kanouse have provided key contributions as well, with Ledbetter riding a six-game on-base streak recently. “Taylor and Avery, our two freshmen pitchers, have been asked to pitch in big games lately and have answered the bell and kept us in games against talented teams in Whitney Young

and Downers Grove North,” he said.

Holba also likes the team’s never-say-die attitude. “It’s our ability to keep fighting until the end of games,” he said. “Since we have turned things around, we have had to win some games by one run or have had to come back in a few late in the game.”

Now, the Dukes are preparing for the stretch run of the regular season, which includes the WSC Silver race. “We are excited to finish the conference slate,” Holba said. “We have some work to do in order to win the conference, but we think we have a good chance to repeat.”

York had road WSC Silver games scheduled this week against Oak Park-River Forest, Glenbard West and Proviso West before hosting Maine West in a non-conference doubleheader Saturday.

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Freshman Avery Kanouse (No. 5) of the York softball team fires a pitch during Saturday’s first game of a doubleheader against Willowbrook in Villa Park. Kanouse pitched a strong game for the Dukes, but Willowbrook defeated York 1-0. Willowbrook senior pitcher Caitlyn Kulczyski pitched a perfect game to lead the Warriors to the victory. Kanouse allowed four hits and no earned runs over six innings.

She recorded nine strikeouts and allowed two walks.

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Timothy Christian girls track team wins Chicago Christian invitational

IC Prep graduate YorkCatholic boys tennis team improving Leslie headed to Le Moyne

lay team being 1.5 seconds from the automatic state qualifying time. That group includes Cailey Schuurmann, Kaitlyn Leonard, Paige Hoving and Jenny Lumkes.

By Mike Miazga Clark took first in the 200 while CORRESPONDENT The superlatives continue to flow Timothy also scored double points in feelhigh likehurdles I wouldwith be so bored withJo-Hanna Kraal inWill for the Timothy Christian girls Ithe play volleyball it because has been such taking a big winning and itAnna Tinaglia track team. The Trojans won the out of my life.” finished with 127 second.

Timothy recent 12-team Chicago Christian part for Division II school Leslie said12 she of team points, betterhas thanplenty runner-up Kwasteneit invitational.

Timothy

By Mike Miazga Evergreen from Park. IC Catholic Prep’s memories started the meet strong in the field CORRESPONDENT “We have Kerrigan’s had a greatprogram. season deNancy events Hally Huizenga won coach Recentwhere IC Catholic Prep graduspite the cold, wet weather,” Hackert “I loved playing there,” she said. the high jump, Jenny Lumkes won ate Bella Leslie wanted to head east “Isaid.

“It (Chicago Christian) was our probably enjoyed school volleythe triple jump and Kennedi Clark for college. bestmore competition yetbecause and I am exball than club I love was tops in the long jump.

Her landing spot ended up being my thecoaching team.” staff teamproud and ofthe Coach Kevin Hackert noted the tremely at NCAA Division II Le Moyne wasTimothy was supposed very supportive on and to offcomthe Trojans also logged personal bests College where the former Knights court. the Metro Suburban It made it a really good Conenon the track, including the 3,200 re- pete in volleyball and soccer standout will vironment to be in. Coach (Kerricontinue her volleyball career at gan) was great. I have known her the Syracuse, New York school as for a while. When I was little, I did a libero. all the little Blue kids Division camps, and her Conference winners Knights baseball “All of the schools I was team looking daughter was in my brother’s grade over Aurora Central Catholic and at were on the East Coast,” Leslie at IC.” also tied Chicago Mother McAuley sweeps St. Edward told the Independent last week. “I Leslie said she willplay. miss plen0-0 in non-conference

By MikeLe Miazga visited Moyne and really liked ty about Catholic “I will GoalieIC Allie GeigerPrep. has been exCORRESPONDENT it. It reminded me of high school miss how close knit of a communiceptional this season, registering 14 IC Catholic girls school, soccer coach because it was Pep a small and ty it was,” she said. “I knew everyshutouts. Senior Claire Wagner and Antonio Godinez has seen improvein a smaller school you will know a body at the school. It will be weird ments throughout theifseason with his sophomore Matea O’Donnell are the lot more faces than I would have going campus and not knowing team’son leading scorer.

2021 squad.

Godinez points to a 1-0 gone to a bigger school. The cam- all IC the faces.

I’ll misshad those Catholic Prep a close recent winthere over is Chicago Marist It and a 1-0 pus really pretty. sits on connections withthan the 1,000 coaches and stretch of more minutes win over Timothy Christian in penala big hill and the scenery around it teachers.

It will be weird for the without allowing a goal, Godinez kicks Everything as “big improvements from istygreat. is pretty close first year“It’s or so.” noted. an impressive accomlast season,” he said. together. They have very nice facil- plishment Leslie said pandemic lifesaid. hasn’t for the team,” he TheThe Knights were aprogram robust 14-2ities. volleyball has been though In overly additionexciting, to Geiger’s playherin 2 through late last week and 7-0 in good workout facilities and a nice club has has started goal, volleyball IC Catholic team Prep also been conference In recent action, the locker room.play.

I liked how modern it practicing “We bolstered byagain. the back linehave play been of juKnights were 4-0 Metro Suburban was.” practicing two or three times a Leslie plans on studying nursing week,” she said. “We are going to at Le Moyne. “They have a good be starting tournaments again. Benursing program,” she said. “As far fore that I haven’t been doing anyas what kind of a nurse I want to thing noted.because senior soccer season be, I’m not quite sure yet.” andTimothy the club volleyball was 11-4 season overallwere and Leslie played volleyball and girls cancelled.

We were supposed to go 4-1 in Metro Suburban Conference soccer at IC Catholic Prep all four toRed a few club action volleyball qualifiers Division through late last years. She was a center-midfielder inweek.

Grand TheRapids Trojans and also Louisville. were 4-0 in on the Knights soccer team.

This have some tourMSCsummer, crossoverwe contests.

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By Mike Miazga Grade School. She’s been play- Nothing large and 13-0 really local. downed Westmont in conferCORRESPONDENT ing Timothy club volleyball than that, I have been trying ence play.

Christiansince girlsseventh soccer Other grade, recently the Chi-in to work out a lotalso andhold stayMSC in shape.

The Trojans crossplayer most Maddie Drye with put herself cago Elite group that practices out I’ve been running a lot, so I got into over wins against Wheaton Academy the program record books recently. of Scoreslate in last Willow and I try and run every day.” and Wheaton St. Francis, two of the Through week,Springs Drye had 23 that.

Montini High School in Lombard.

Leslie said she is to team’s three losses lastscheduled year. goals, which set the Timothy Chris“I’m really excited to be able report to Le Moyne in the Speaking of Drye, sheAug. had1212 tian single-season (before playoffs) tomark playforvolleyball timeframe, but four-game noted preseason goals in a recent stretch most goals.inIfcollege,” Drye netsshe two 15 said. me playoffs, something to do. activities have with a hat trick (threealready goals) against goals“It in gives the state she’ll set volleyball Chicago Christian, one against Rothe record for most goals in one complete season, coach Jon Hamelinck sary, five goals against IMSA and (Continued from page 18)

ference meet last week but flooding caused that meet’s postponement at Aurora Christian to earlier this week.

Timothy heads to the Seneca sectional where berths in the state meet will be on the line. “It will be a very busy week, striving to win conference and then attempting to qualify for state at a very tough Seneca sectional, but really our team I’m is ready for the challenge,” Hackert said.

Naperville North and Proviso West.

The Dukes were 2-3 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action.

Senior Sam Wit had a 13-6 overall mark at No. 1 singles through late last week (2-2 in conference).

He’s scored key wins against Maine South, Naperville North, Oak Park-River Forest and Maine West and dropped some close contests in three sets to Lyons Township and Hersey as well as contests to strong players from Jacobs and Glenbard West. “Sam should perform well in our sectional,” York coach Courtney Bison said.

Sophomore Anthony Arnieri also has been playing well at No. 1 dou-

bles with freshman partner Nate Yu. They are 7-7 overall and 3-1 in conference. “Anthony and Nate have had some fantastic matches,” Bison said. Big wins for Arnieri and Yu have come against Oak Park-River Forest, Glenbard West, Niles West and Batavia, to name a few Bison noted. “They should play well at both conference and sectionals,” Bison said of Arnieri and Yu. Senior TJ Paul and freshman Brennen Maxeiner are 11-4 overall at No. 2 doubles. “TJ and Brennen are definitely playing tough matches, losing in three sets and are continuing to improve their game,” Bison said. “They should perform well at our conference tournament.”

– Bella Molly has helped with the Leslie 14 shutouts,” Godinez said.

Godinez also pointed out the presbeen due toWagner, the pandemence cancelled of team captains senior ic.

“I will probably leaveandAug. Maggie O’Brien, Zwolinski Ber10-11 because it’s lead a far schel. “The captains the drive,” group,” she said.“The “Weway had they Zoom call withto he said. lead is fun the team recently and they said watch.

They have a ‘team first’ menthey have an and answer tality.should The leadership teamabout unity our season in the next 7-10 days. is great.”

They talked about three scenarios and what could happen like if we IC Catholic Prep baseball startThe the IC season and someone gets Catholic Prep baseball sick and we have to stop and go.

That’s one of the reasons why they are looking at moving the season to the spring. Right now the plan is to have a season, butagainst we won’t know another hat trick Westmont. until the next 7-10 days.”

“Maddie continues to fill the net and Butcreates if all systems a go, Lesshe chaos forareopposing delie can’t wait to takesaid. her Drye skills had as fenses,” Hamelinck a23libero thesixnext level with the goalstoand assists through late Dolphins. feelHope like being a libelast week, “I while Huizenga had ro have reallyAngie quickTornand 11you goals andto11beassists. that is typically whatand I am good at. abene had 10 goals four assists, Iwhile have really good reactionhad time,” Ella Vandermoeln four she said. diving on the floor goals and“I11like assists. and“We saving balls.

It’smuch a really good have been more dyfeeling when you make a save. The namic offensively,” Hamelinck said. position fits we mywere personality, too.

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I think match still atostrong defensive teamIand typthat description.” ically make it difficult on opponents to get quality shots on net.”

Huizenga and Sophia Biscan were

ed a pair of wins against St. Edward by scores of 9-6 and 11-3.

Coach Dan Mustari noted Nico Zambole hit .500 during a recent week stretch, while Dennis Mandala “is our guy who gets us going in the leadoff spot,” he said. Zambole was hitting .450 through late last week, while Mandala was at .415.

Mustari also has been pleased with the team’s efforts on defense.

“Our defense is getting better as we start to head into the state tourna-

Trey Manchester also was cited for recent strong play.

Mustari added the team has charged ahead despite battling injuries.

“Our No. 1 pitcher has been out since the second week and other guys have stepped up,” he said.

IC Catholic Prep earned the No. 4 seed in the Montini sectional and will play Westmont on May 19 in Lombard.

“The kids are excited to start our tournament run,” he said.

“

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Drye sets goal-scoring record for Timothy Christian girls soccer team

• Stopka

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York competing at a high level on a hell of a season if you ask me.”

Stopka noted York has been doing a consistent basis. “The short-term Stopka will teach Spanish at York. conditioning drills and said the plan goal is to restock and build up the He taught Spanish and one math class as of earlier last week was to start team,” he said. “A large portion of at St. Pat’s. “My philosophy is I am summer camp pending District 205 last year’s team was seniors, espemore of a players’ coach,” he said. approval. “I have probably been able cially the starting 11. We have to Onbeen Thursday, 2, Choose DuPage will host the70 percent will be Cara Esser, CFA, managing “I have a big June Liverpool soccer to meet 60 to of presented the play- bymake sure the now juniors are up to 12th annual County Regional Business director, management, retirement supporter ever DuPage since 2015 when Jur- ers so far,”Outlook he said. “If it doesresearch get ap- and theportfolio speed of the varsity level and are Drurycame Laneover Conference Drury Lane, Mesirow.

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cited for strong play in the back twothirds of the field. “Hope is a workhorse in the middle of the field and has been doing a nice job lately of distributing to her teammates and finding open space,” Hamelinck said.

“Sophia anchored our backline after Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch angame. injury and filled in nicely. She has been vocal and has taken command

of the defense.”

Overall, Hamelinck has been thrilled with the team’s response to adversity this season. am most CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst“I Independent proud of the way the girls have stepped into roles once injuries, etc., have hita recent our team,” said. “The during U12 he baseball girls seem to really enjoy being with one another and are gelling nicely.”

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Resident among first Peace Corps volunteers to return to service overseas Elmhurst resident Joseph Bleyer is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020.

The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It is a way to push me outside my comfort zone, while building myself up professionally. Also to interact with people of other cultures is a

perk,” said Bleyer of his motivation to serve in the Peace Corps.

Bleyer is a graduate of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in global studies.

He will serve as a volunteer in Belize in the health sector.

“This is a historic moment at a pivotal time in the world. We are witnessing the largest vaccination effort in history, ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and a war that is expected to broadly impact food security,” said Peace Corps CEO Carol

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On Tuesday, March 15, the Peace Corps welcomed the first volunteers to service in Zambia. The agency is recruiting volunteers to serve at 24 of the agency’s 60 posts, though all

posts have enthusiastically requested the return of volunteers. The Peace Corps will continue to monitor COVID-19 trends in all of its host countries and send volunteers to serve as conditions permit.

Bleyer will work in cooperation with local community and partner organizations on sustainable development projects.

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Ribbon is cut on new parking lot at DuPage Fairgrounds Funding made possible by grant from State Board of Elections

On Thursday, May 5, the DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the paving of the parking lot at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Funding for the paving of the parking lot was made possible by a $149,000 grant from the Illinois State Board of Elections to the County Clerk’s Office for polling place improvement and safety.

“Nearly 34,000 people voted at the Fairgrounds during the 2020 General Election. Voters returning in 2022 will notice a night-and-day difference in the condition of the main parking lot,” Kaczmarek said. “All the bumps, potholes, gravel and puddles are now gone.”

The County Clerk’s Office began to partner with the Fairgrounds as their main Early Voting site and Central Vote Center in 2020 out of necessity during COVID as a location to keep voters and election judges safe. Many things came together to make the 2020 election successful

– the availability of the Fairgrounds was among them. Because the Fairgrounds worked so well for elections, the partnership will continue.

“When this polling place grant opportunity was presented last year, Election Deputy Scott MacKay suggested a much-needed fresh parking lot for our most popular polling site – the Fairgrounds,” Kaczmarek added.

“Here we are.”

“All of the citizens of DuPage County visiting the Fairgrounds for voting, COVID testing or to enjoy a show will benefit from our beautiful, new parking lot for years to come,” said DuPage County Fairgrounds Association Manager and CEO Jim McGuire. “We really want to thank the County Clerk’s Office for changing our world.”

The County Clerk’s office thanks Director Christopher Snyder and the staff of the DuPage County Division of Transportation for their outstanding work ensuring this project would be completed in time for the start of voting.

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Pictured here at the Fairgrounds parking lot are (from left): Steve Mlynarczyk, project engineer for DuPage County Division of Transportation, Bill Eidson, traffic engineer, DuPage County Division of Transportation, Christopher Snyder, director of DuPage County Division of Transportation, Jim McGuire, DuPage County Fairgrounds association manager and CEO, Jean Kaczmarek, DuPage County Clerk, Scott MacKay, DuPage County Clerk Deputy of Elections, Mary Ozog, DuPage County Board member for District 4 and chair of DuPage County Public Works Committee, and Adam Johnson, DuPage County Clerk chief deputy.

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Exquisite Old-world craftsmanship in this beautiful Custom Home with an English flair. Situated on an oversized 55 x 160 lot, this Brick & Stone 2-story features over 6,400 sf of finished living space including the basement. Hardwood floors with $1,595,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3PM 718 S. Fairview, Elmhurst Exquisite Old-world craftsmanship in this beautiful Custom Home with an English flair. Situated on an oversized 55 x 160 lot, this Brick & Stone 2-story features over 6,400 sf of finished living space including the basement. Hardwood floors with cherry borders, 3-piece crown/panel molding, and 8 foot hickory doors are featured on the 1st floor. Natural wood-beamed ceiling in the family room with a beautiful fireplace and 1 of the 10 large screen, high-end TV’s that will be included in the sale of this Home. Updated kitchen features a new True-brand refrigerator, countertops, and all high-end appliances, perfect for the Gourmet Chef. Home backs up to the Salt Creek Greenway nature trail with a connection to the Illinois Prairie Path. The 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a bonus room which adds flexibility for a 5th bedroom up or a 2nd large home office. This smart home is equipped with Elan Home Controls - Security, Climate, Lighting, Outdoor Sprinklers, & Media. $1,595,000 Museum Square 2BR

Amazing center of town location in Museum Square. Ideal for first time buyer or someone looking to downsize. Unit is approved for rentals making it a smart investment opportunity.

Rarely available 2 dedicated parking spaces in heated garage. $515,000 FIRST OFFERING!

Amazing center of town location in Museum Square. Ideal for first time buyer or someone looking to downsize. Unit is approved for rentals making it a smart investment opportunity. Rarely available 2 dedicated parking spaces in heated garage. This open floor plan condo provides 2 bed, 2 bath with in unit laundry, hardwood floors throughout, ample walk in closets, ventless fireplace, large bathrooms and plenty of natural light. Assessments include heat, water, gas, meeting space and exercise room. Ideally located South of the main tracks within walking distance to library, museum, restaurants, gyms and Wilder Park. $515,000

Center of Town!

Center of Town!

Charm abounds in this in-town 4 bed / 1.1 bath home just 1/2 mile to the heart of Uptown Elmhurst. Walk to train, grocery store, restaurants/bars, York Theater and more. So many great features here - enclosed porch, beautiful hardwood $519,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Cherry Farms Locale

Cherry Farms Locale

Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath Cottage-like Home. Large family room with fireplace and boxed bay with seating and built-ins.

Spacious kitchen with great views open to separate dining room. Custom woodwork and built-ins. Fully finished $469,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath Cottage-like Home.

Large family room with fireplace and boxed bay with seating and built-ins. Spacious kitchen with great views open to separate dining room.

Custom woodwork and built-ins. Fully finished basement with separate laundry room and plenty of room for storage. Private, fully fenced backyard and 2 car garage conveniently located off Poplar Ave. Mudroom and 1st floor office. Hard to beat the location - a block from Sandburg Middle School and Washington Park, 2 blocks from the Illinois Prairie Path, and less than a mile from Downtown Elmhurst. Great expressway access.

Over 2,500 sf of finished living space $469,900

4BR / 2 Bath Brick Bungalow

4 Bed/2 Bath Bungalow in highly sought after location! Main Level has 2 Beds and 1 Bath, 2nd Level has 2 Beds and 1 Bath with Loft/Office area and newer HW Flooring. Granite Countertops, SS Appliances, Enclosed 3 Season Room off the

Medical professional building in the east/west corridor within one mile of the Elmhurst-Edwards campus. 11,775 sf of turnkey orthopedic space available fall 2021, space features generous reception & waiting room, private offices, exams

WITHIN$3,500,000 1 MILE OF ELMHURST EDWARDS

Medical professional building in the east/west corridor within one mile of the Elmhurst-Edwards campus. 11,775 sf of turnkey orthopedic space available fall 2021, space features - generous reception & waiting room, private offices, exams rooms, onsite X-ray and MRI, ADA compliant entry, hallways, & doors, private and public restrooms, onsite billing office, record storage, IT rooms, state of the art security and surveillance technology, conference rooms, kitchen and break room space for staff, with entire building on backup generator. Adjacent 5,766 sf of Physical Therapy space is available Jan 2022 for a possibility of 17,541 total sf $3,500,000

4BR / 2 Bath Brick Bungalow 4 Bed/2 Bath Bungalow in highly sought after location! Main Level has 2 Beds and 1 Bath, 2nd Level has 2 Beds and 1 Bath with Loft/Office area and newer HW Flooring. Granite Countertops, SS Appliances, Enclosed 3 Season Room off the back. 2 Car Detached Garage.

Walk to Prairie Path, Pioneer Park, Spring Road Business District and Soon to be Newly Finished Lincoln School! $479,900

$479,900

Medical Office Building

Medical Office Building

Charm abounds in this in-town 4 bed / 1.1 bath home just 1/2 mile to the heart of Uptown Elmhurst. Walk to train, grocery store, restaurants/bars, York Theater and more. So many great features here enclosed porch, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, 9ft ceilings on 1st floor, large living room with fireplace, adjacent dining room with custom built-in china cabinets, main level home office space (4th bedroom), large eat-in custom kitchen (2012) with Silestone quartz counters, double-oven, coffee bar & loads of storage.

3 large bedrooms up with full bath. $519,900

Build Your Dream Home!

Build Your Dream Home!

Incredible opportunity to build the home of your dreams on this 1/3-acre property in south Elmhurst. One of Elmhurst’s best kept secrets with lower taxes while still offering coveted SD205 education. Well developed area with many surrounding $299,900

Incredible opportunity to build the home of your dreams on this 1/3-acre property in south Elmhurst. One of Elmhurst’s best kept secrets with lower taxes while still offering coveted SD205 education. Well developed area with many surrounding new/newer homes.

Close to Butterfield Park and Oak Brook shopping mall and restaurants.

Quiet location with great highway access to anywhere in Chicagoland. $299,900 416048

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528 Belden Ave, Elmhurst Pending at $900,000

420 Evergreen Ave, Elmhurst Pending at $1,299,000

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We Love Elmhurst So Much We’re Putting It in Our New Name!

Coming This Spring 2022

We’re thrilled to announce Suburban Bank & Trust will become Elmhurst Bank, with a new location opening in downtown Elmhurst this spring, to better serve our community. We believe you shouldn’t have to choose between the tools of a big bank and a bank dedicated to your community. By moving downtown, we are committing even more to Elmhurst — with our time, money, and now our name. We also provide tools that help you reach your short and long-term financial goals. Banking shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why our solutions keep it simple, easy, and convenient.

150 E. Butterfield Rd. | 400 W. Lake St. | Elmhurst 630-592-2000 | suburbanbank.com

NOW IS THE TIME TO SEE WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT! OPEN AN

INTEREST-BEARING PREMIER CHECKING ACCOUNT Only $100 required to open. Must maintain a minimum daily balance of $10,000 OR a combined average relationship balance of $75,000 per monthly statement cycle to avoid a fee.1

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We’re proud to be Elmhurst’s community bank! Open your account today at suburbanbank.com/premier

Suburban Bank & Trust/Elmhurst Bank is a branch of Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1. Fees. A maintenance fee of $25.00 will be imposed every statement cycle unless you maintain either an average daily balance of $10,000.00 or a combined average relationship balance of $75,000.00 for the monthly statement cycle. Fees may reduce earnings. 2. ATM Fees. There is no Wintrust Financial Corporation (‘WTFC’) transaction charge at any ATM in the Allpoint, ATM Access (Town Bank, N.A. Only), MoneyPass, or Sum surcharge free networks. Other banks outside the network may impose ATM surcharges at their machines. Surcharge fees assessed by owners of other ATMs outside the network will be reimbursed. Reimbursement does not include the 1.10% International Service fee charged for certain foreign transactions conducted outside the continental United States. 3. Specialty Checks. Restrictions on style and quantity may apply. 4. Safe Deposit Boxes. Free 3 x 5 safe box or equivalent discount applied to a larger box size. Boxes subject to availability. Limited to one safe box per account. Safe deposit boxes are non FDIC insured. 5. Premier Checking Account Information. This Premier Checking account bonus offer is valid for new accounts opened January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. This Premier Checking account bonus offer is not available to existing or closed checking account customers of WTFC and its subsidiaries or its active employees. Limit 1 bonus payment per customer, regardless of the number of accounts opened. If you qualify for this Premier Checking account bonus offer, you are ineligible to receive this Premier Checking account bonus offer from any other WTFC location. If you qualify for any other WTFC savings offer it may be combined with this Premier Checking bonus offer. Your new account must be open, in the same product, and have a balance greater than zero to receive the bonus payment. Balance is determined as of the end of each Business Day as the funds currently in your account including deposits and withdrawals made in the Business Day. The $300.00 bonus payment is subject to IRS 1099-INT reporting and may be considered income for tax purposes for the tax year in which the bonus was paid. BANKER INSTRUCTIONS: Enter offer code WFC00DMPC300 during account opening. 6. Premier Checking Account Bonus Qualifications. (i) Open a new Premier Checking account, (ii) tell us you are aware of this Premier Checking account bonus offer at account opening; (iii) have at least monthly occurring direct deposits totaling $500.00 or more each month made to your new account for 2 consecutive calendar months after the calendar month your new account was opened (‘Qualification Period’); For example, if you open your new account in January, you would need to have “Direct Deposits” made to your new account in February totaling $500 or more and in March totaling $500 or more; and (iv) enroll in online banking and activate estatements within the Qualification Period. A direct deposit is defined as any payment made by a government agency, employer, or other third-party organization that is made via an electronic deposit. A direct deposit does not include teller/ ATM/mobile or remote deposits, wire transfers, online banking/telephone transfers between accounts at WTFC, external transfers from other accounts at other financial institutions or ATM/debit card transfers and deposits. After you have completed all the above bonus qualifications, we will deposit the bonus payment into your new account within 30 calendar days after the Qualification Period. A listing of WTFC locations can be found here: www.wintrust.com/locations.

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The Schiller Team • 5bed/4.1ba • $1,995,000 630.992.0582 • 282NIllinois.info

Yvonne Despinich • 5bed/6ba • $1,495,000 630.989.9500 • 329Kenmore.info

Kris Maranda • 5bed/4.1ba • $1,125,000 630.699.2211 • 336York.info

Yvonne Despinich • 5bed/5.1ba • $1,995,000 630.989.9500 • 170South.info

Maria Gracik • 5bed/4.2ba • $1,375,000 630.306.7882 • 239WClaremont.info

The Schiller Team • 5bed/4.1ba • $1,995,000 630.814.4065 • 550Kenilworth.info

Lea Smirniotis • 5bed/4.1ba • $1,300,000 773.562.0575 • 698Berkley.info

Kris Maranda • 4bed/4ba • $869,000 630.699.2211 • 972Spring.info

Jeff Proctor • 5bed/4.1ba • $1,198,500 773.517.6026 • 650Saylor.info

Schiller/Drury • 3bed/3ba • $649,000 630.992.0582 • 177SBerkley.info

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The Schiller Team • 3bed/2.1ba • $429,900 630.814.4065 • 201SYorkStC.info

NEW BUFFALO Margaret Baczkowski • 4bed/5.2ba $4,250,000 • 312.500.5178 3PreserveWay.info

NEW BUFFALO Debbie Jacobson • 4bed/3.1ba $915,000 • 305.790.9876 1205ShoreDr.info

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Bridget Gricus • 3bed/1.1ba • $459,900 708.814.6253 • 823SKearsageAvenue.info