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Man charged with threatening County Board Chair Dan Cronin

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced on Wednesday, May 6, that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of leaving threatening voice messages directed at DuPage County Board Chairman Daniel Cronin.

Broc Montgomery, 49, of Chicago appeared in Bond Court where Judge Brian Telander set bond at $500,000 with 10% to apply. Montgomery has been charged with three counts of Threatening a Public Official, a Class 3 Felony. On May 4, Judge Kavita Athanikar issued a $300,000 with 10% arrest warrant for Montgomery. The following day, Montgomery was taken into custody from his home without incident.

It is alleged that on May 2 and May 3, Montgomery left three threatening voice messages, one at Chairman Cronin’s private business and two on a DuPage County Board member’s personal phone, directed at Chairman Cronin. It is alleged that in the messages, Montgomery stated: “Tell Dan Cronin that little (expletive) I am coming. I am coming for him,” “I have enough people out on the streets who are going to take care of him,” “Somebody better get on this (expletive) or I’m going to take him out myself,” and “I’m gonna come get him and I’ll take his whole (expletive) everything out from him that he loves.” Through the course of their investigation, authorities learned that no relationship exists, either personal or professional, between Montgomery and Cronin.

“Public officials have the right to perform their jobs without having to worry about retribution or fear for their personal safety,” Berlin said. “My office stands ready to prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, anyone who threatens a public official or their family.”

Montgomery’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 1 in front of Judge John Kinsella.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

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Staff gathered up and down the stairs at Elmhurst Hospital to applaud 30-year-old Jonathan Davila as he was being discharged on Tuesday, May 5 following treatment for COVID-19. He had been in the hospital for a total of 44 days. Pictured to his right are Dr. Phillip Cozzi (with arms raised) who treated Davila and Elmhurst Hospital president Pamela Dunley. More photos inside.

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Mayor seeks candidates for alderman seats in Wards 1 and 4 Mayor Steve Morley is currently accepting applications to fill the City’s 1st Ward and 4th Ward vacant aldermanic seats. Aldermen Mark Sabatino (Ward 1) and Kevin York (Ward 4) recently resigned from their offices due to positive personal reasons.

“I want to thank Alderman York and Alderman Sabatino for their hard work over the years, their leadership and contributions will be greatly missed,” said Mayor Morley. “We look forward to bringing them back for a proper send off.”

With the advice and consent of the Elmhurst City Council, Mayor Morley will appoint replacements to serve the 1st and 4th wards of Elmhurst until the April 2021 election.

To be considered for either one of these appointments, please complete an official application.

Resumes and/or letters of intent are also encouraged to be included with the application. To apply, visit the City’s website to download the application at elmhurst.org/DocumentCenter/View/436/AppointedOfficial-Application. Applications can be emailed to CityAdmin@elmhurst.org or mailed to the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 209 No. York St., Elmhurst Applications will be accepted through the close of business on May 29.

Please contact the Deputy City Clerk with any questions at 630-530-3010 or email cityadmin@ elmhurst.org.

‘4 on the 4th’ race canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic The 16th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th, a staple each Fourth of July morning in Elmhurst, has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4-mile main event and 1-kilometer kids race have drawn more than 1,200 participants in previous years. The 4-mile is part of the Chicago Area Runners Association Runners’ Choice Circuit.

“With the uncertainty of the virus, firm guidelines from the governor and with public health and safety al-

ways coming first, canceling was the only decision to make,” said race director Bob Richards of the Elmhurst Running Club. “We hope to see our runners back on the starting line in 2021.”

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Mayor Morley sends open letter to Governor Pritzker ‘You represent all Illinoisans, not just Chicago’

[Ed. note: Following is a letter from Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley to Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker]: “Let me begin by thanking you for your efforts to keep all Illinoisans safe during this time of crisis. This is a challenging time for all of us. As leaders we are tasked with making decisions that we believe are best for our constituents. These decisions need to be supported with data and

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“While I support a plan to reopen Illinois, there are parts of your current plan that need to be readdressed.

Your current plan combines DuPage County, and specifically Elmhurst, into the same region as Chicago. Elmhurst and DuPage County are on track to meet the required COVID-19 data points dictated in your Restore Illinois Plan in a matter of weeks,

This Memorial Day, the City of Elmhurst will be commemorating fallen veterans in a very special and safe way.

Many of us look forward to the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade, which includes participation from nearly 100 organizations and countless spectators. For more than 100 years, Elmhurst has proudly come together to pay respects and honor for those who have fallen. To continue with our traditions in a safe manner, the City of Elmhurst is planning the “2020 Always Remember Memorial Day Convoy.”

The convoy will include first responder emergency vehicles and preselected special service and military vehicles only.

The route will cover 16 miles of Elmhurst with vehicles passing through each Ward, beginning at 10 a.m.

Spectators are urged to participate in a variety of safe ways: • Show your support by decorating the front of your home which could

include posting your flag and adding a ribbon to your parkway tree. Ribbons will be available to pick up at the Elmhurst American Legion for a donation starting on Tuesday, May 12 every day from 12 noon – 1 p.m.

• On Memorial Day at 5 p.m., a prerecorded ceremony along with footage from the convoy will be available to watch on Elmhurst TV’s YouTube page. This will also be available to watch on Comcast and AT&T U-Verse at a later time.

• If your home is on the route, please consider parking your car at the end of your driveway and decorating your vehicle. You can turn your flashers on and wave as the convoy goes by.

The route is within a quarter mile walk from most any home in Elmhurst and will traverse many open public parking lots. Feel free to take a walk to the route or find a public parking lot on the route to park your vehicle and watch the 2020 Always Remember Memorial Day Convoy.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRACTICE PROPER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SAFETY MEASURES. Stand at least 6 feet apart from one another and wear facemasks.

Please join in the commemoration of the day in a safe and smart manner.

And now for the good news…

So far, 228 COVID-19 patients discharged from Elmhurst Hospital

While the Independent continues its coverage of the latest statistics in the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to report how many people have been discharged from Elmhurst Hospital – a number we WANT to see get higher every week.

As of May 11, Elmhurst Hospital is currently treating 63 inpatients with confirmed cases of COVID-19. Elmhurst Hospital has had 41 deaths of inpatients with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Since March 24, 228 patients have been discharged from Elmhurst Hospital following treatment for confirmed cases of COVID-19. That’s up from 181 last week. That’s the number we like to see increase!

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if not days. Once we meet these requirements, we must be allowed to move to the “Recovery Phase” immediately.

“As we are currently part of the northeast region, per your plan, instead of opening our town in a matter of days, we will be forced to wait months until Chicago and other densely-populated areas catch up to our progress. To be clear, this is unacceptable.

“What will you say to the residents of DuPage County once we meet your criteria but you continue to mandate that we remain closed? A more surgical approach must be applied as we continue to plan and push towards reopening. The current plan is unacceptable.

“During this time of crisis, large retailers such as Costco, Target, Walmart and big grocery stores have been open and successfully operating, servicing thousands of consumers every day. The data shows that these large stores can operate and we can still flatten the curve. There are measures in place to assure that consumers, workers and businesses can continue to operate safely.

“Small retail locations should be given the same opportunity to operate during this crisis. There are many retail shops in Elmhurst that can count their daily traffic in the dozens. I am confident that these busi-

nesses can open and operate safely.

These businesses must be given the freedom to open or if they choose, remain closed. Likewise, residents can choose to patronize these retailers or not, this is about freedom and freedom of choice.

“You are invited to visit our community to further discuss this matter.

I am happy to work with you to help create a plan that applies a more surgical approach. I am confident that together we can create a plan to reopen that is safe, acceptable and reasonable based on facts and data.

“Governor, you represent all Illinoisans, not just the city of Chicago.

We are asking you to understand the needs of ALL communities. We both take our responsibilities as elected leaders seriously. As a local elected official for more than 12 years, I have advocated for what is best for Elmhurst residents and business owners.

I am seeking a revised approach that is best for the residents of Elmhurst, best for the state of Illinois and will sustain our local economy.

“I look forward to your response and will make myself available at any time to safely meet and discuss how we can work together to open our communities.”

Steve Morley Mayor City of Elmhurst

Chrysalis hosting 6th annual free wig giveaway

By Dee Longfellow

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While many things are being canceled or cut back at the present time, there’s one Elmhurst business that has found a way to keep its commitment to its 6th annual Free Wig Giveaway event.

Chrysalis Custom Hair is a wig salon that creates custom made wigs for all women, but especially focuses on those who are going through cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, when patients often lose their hair.

As of Wednesday, May 6, owner Kimberly Johnson launched registration for her 6th annual Wig Giveaway event at her website at ChrysalisCustomHair.com. It offers a chance for cancer patients to receive a donated, washed and refurbished wig. The purpose of the Chrysalis Custom Hair Wig Giveaway is to redistribute

donated wigs to women experiencing medical hair loss who need a wig, Once the recipients are chosen, Johnson usually holds a party at the salon for everyone to come in for a hairstyling. That’s where the compromise came, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I figured maybe I could make some sick ladies happier during these difficult times,” Johnson said. “There are only 30 wigs and they’ll all get mailed this year. No parties going on, that’s for sure! Everything this year is on social media.”

To enter, visit ChrysalisCustomHair.com and click on “Wig Giveaway.” Entries are being accepted through May 30. Recipients will be announced on June 3.

Chrysalis Custom Hair has two locations at 3015 W. Roscoe St. in Chicago and at 565 No. York St. in Elmhurst.

COVID-19 updates for DuPage County As of 11 a.m. on Monday, May 11, there were 4,770 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 252 deaths. Since Sunday, there were 155 new cases and four deaths reported: • Two females in their 70s; • One female in her 80s; • One female in her 90s.

Number of cases by town At press time, the DuPage Department of Health reported the following number of COVID-19 cases in our readership communities as follows: Addison 422, Bensenville 324, Elmhurst 164, Lombard 169, Oakbrook Terrace 15, Villa Park 136, Wood Dale 105.

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COVID-19 patient discharged after 44 days Elmhurst Hospital celebrates success story of Jonathan Davila

intubated for three weeks for respiratory failure due to COVID-19.

He was also on dialysis at one point during his 44-day stay. Gratefully, he is no longer on dialysis and does not require oxygen therapy. Upon discharge, Davila was transported to

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton.

Dr. Phillip Cozzi, a pulmonary medicine physician with Elmhurst Hospital and one of the doctors who treated Jonathan, was one of the speakers at Davila’s release. Dr.

Cozzi described Jonathan’s journey.

“It’s an incredible story, one that [shows] the challenge we face with COVID-19, and at the same time, shows that it can be beaten,” Dunley said in her introduction of Dr. Cozzi.

Having not seen one another for

44 days, the Davilas were delighted to celebrate the occasion of Jonathan’s discharge, despite having to wear masks. Alas, the celebration was rather short-lived as Jonathan was transported to Marianjoy for rehabilitation.

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“Jonathan Davila has been a patient at Elmhurst Hospital for 44 days and I’m happy to announce today there won’t be a 45th!”

Those were the words of Pamela Dunley, president of Elmhurst Hospital, speaking at a brief ceremony held for 30-year-old Davila, who was discharged May 5 after being treated for COVID-19. Jonathan’s wife, Ashley, and his children Danny, 15, Mason, 5, and Elijah, 6 months, were on hand to enjoy the celebration.

“We’re here to recognize persistence and determination and success in the face of overwhelming odds,” Dunley said. “As you can see, his wife Ashley and children are happy about that, too!”

Dunley made sure to “plant” a daffodil – that is, one of the new ornaments that are being placed in the grounds around the hospital to celebrate every COVID-19 patient who has been safely discharged.

Davila, who is an Addison resident, was admitted to Elmhurst Hospital on March 23. He was among SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent the first patients with COVID-19 Ashley Davila, with 6-month-old Elijah in her arms, shares a tender moment with her husband Jonathan who was just released from Elmto be treated at the hospital. He was hurst Hospital after spending 44 days being treated for COVID-19. He was discharged on May 5.

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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.

Assault, battery April 26 Darren Jones, 29, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated assault and two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding subsequent to a drug investigation at around 2:04 p.m.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance May 5 Police said officers responded to the 400 block of W. Butterfield at around 7:12 p.m. for a disturbance where neighbors were arguing over parking in the alley. Subject #1 stated Subject #2 yelled at him to move his vehicle.

Subject #2 stated Subject #1 is “always parking in the alley,” which is not allowed. Both parties were separated and the vehicles were moved.

May 3 A 19-year-old Bellwood man was charged with domestic battery at a restaurant in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at around 4:50 p.m.

Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a fight in progress.

Police said the suspect was found to have punched his brother in the face and juvenile suspect was found to have attempted to harm his brother with a knife.

May 1 A 54-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 600 block of W. Armitage at around 4:05 p.m. Police said a witness stated that the suspect and victim became involved in a physical altercation. The suspect then left the scene prior to officers’ arrival; however, he was later located and placed under arrest.

DUI, DUI-drugs, possession of alcohol May 5 Patrick M. Crowley, 53, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of alcohol in public near a Pace bus stop in the 100 block of Schiller at around 5:40 p.m.

May 2 A juvenile was issued citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor and violation of curfew in the 100 block of S. Arlington at around 12:12 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a suspicious noise, a reporting officer observed a male subject laying on the ground at the above location. The reporting officer made contact with the juvenile offender who admitted to consuming alcohol, while being under the age of 21.

Fleeing, eluding May 2 Police said that subsequent to an extra patrol near I-290 and Lake at around 4:27 a.m., a reporting officer observed the offending vehicle traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed.

CALL 800-222-TIPS The vehicle fled after the reporting officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle is described as a Black Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The case is pending investigation.

Possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia May 6 Police said that subsequent to an investigation of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a store in the 100 block of Schiller at around 9:37 p.m., officers observed two occupants of the vehicle enter the store. According to police, the suspects exited the store with two bottles of vodka and several packages of meat without paying for the merchandise. Marcos Brumfield, 50, of Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mack E. Scales, 39, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charles E. Meeks, 56, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Alfred Brooks, 53, of Chicago, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

May 1 Freddie Edwards, 43, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, obstructing a police officer and possession of drug paraphernalia near St. Charles and Route 83 at around 12:14 p.m.

Police said that subsequent to an investigation of suspicious activity, Edwards was found to be in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.

Prowling May 7 Robert S. Cairo, 19, of Elmhurst, was charged with prowling in the 400 block of N. York at around 2:10 a.m. Police said an officer responded for the report of a suspicious person pulling on door handles of closed businesses.

Cairo admitted to pulling on the doors, according to police.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery May 7 Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a car dealership in the 700 block of N. York at around 2:54 a.m. Police said while an officer was conducting a premise check, the officer observed a silver Hyundai Santa Fe and a black Hyundai Tucson were each missing the driver’s side and passenger side rear tires. The vehicles were parked in the rear west corner of the parking lot.

May 6 Three incidents of entering, or burglary, to unlocked vehicles were reported on the above date. In the first incident in the 300 block of Eggleston at around 12 p.m., a victim told police that unknown suspects entered her vehicle that was parked in the driveway overnight, stole a pair of sunglasses and utilized the garage door opener to gain access to vehicles inside the garage. The suspects stole the victim’s purse from the inside of her unlocked auto. In the second incident in the 600 block of Parkside at around 1:21 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) entered a victim’s unlocked vehicle which was parked in her driveway.

The suspect(s) stole her makeup bag. In the third incident in the 600 block of Mitchell at around 10:06 p.m., a victim told police that three suspects entered two unlocked vehicles while they were parked in the driveway overnight. The vehicles were rifled through, but nothing was taken from either vehicle.

May 5 Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. York at around 9:31 a.m. A reporting officer responded to the above location for the report of a suspect refusing to leave the store. Upon arrival, the complainant related that the suspect was in the produce area opening items and ate $5.59 worth of food. The complainant did not wish to pursue charges, but requested the suspect be served with a no-trespass notice. The suspect was served and released.

April 5-May 5 Identity theft was reported at a company in the 400 block of Fullerton. Police said an officer responded to the lobby of the police station for a fraud report, which was reclassified as an identity theft. The business owner related that six fraudulent checks were created using his company’s routing and account number sometime between the above dates.

The suspects were unsuccessful in the attempts to cash the fraudulent checks.

May 2 Norman Jones, 34, of Calumet City, was charged with felony retail theft, felony burglary, felony theft, two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 900 block of S. York at around 8:28 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of a stolen bicycle, officers located Jones and found he was in possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and stolen merchandise.

Identity theft was reported at a bank in the 100 block of Robert Palmer Drive at around 12:27 p.m. A victim reported receiving a notification from her bank for a suspicious online purchase. The victim did not make this transaction and was advised to make a police report. Matter of record.

April 28-May 2 Fraud was reported in the 600 block of S. Spring. A victim told police that he lost his wallet on April 28. On April 30, an employee of Republic Disposal found and returned the wallet to the owner. The wallet’s contents appeared undisturbed.

On May 2, the victim received a notice from Chase Visa that two unauthorized on-line charges were made to his credit card. The victim canceled his credit cards.

May 1 Burglary to a vehicle was reported at a medical supply company in the 500 block of W. Lake at around 9:55 a.m. A complainant told police that while at a gas station, he started the gas pump and went into the store, leaving his company issued iPad inside of the unlocked vehicle. He returned to the vehicle,

left the lot and could not locate the device.

The iPad was entered into LEADS. April 19-April 30 Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of N. Addison. A victim told police that someone opened a checking and savings account using her name sometime between the above dates. The victim contacted the credit union and they closed the account and advised her to file a police report.

March 24-March 31 Forgery was reported at a supply company in the 600 block of W. Grand. A reporting officer responded to the police department lobby for a forgery report. The complainant related that while performing a monthly audit, he observed three fraudulent checks that were created and cashed sometime between the above dates. All three of the checks had the correct routing and account number.

Violation of an order of protection May 1 A victim in the 200 block of W. Lake told police at around 2:28 p.m. that her husband violated an active order of protection by removing her property from a self-storage locker. The reporting officer learned the order of protection had not yet been served on the offender. The officer contacted the suspect via telephone and the suspect agreed to come into the police station to receive service of the order of protection.

Obituary

Kevin Patrick Dunagan, 75 Kevin Patrick Dunagan, a 40-year resident of Elmhurst, died Saturday, April 25, at his home in Florida after a long illness. He and his wife had moved to Tallahassee a short time ago.

Mr. Dunagan had recently retired from 20-years of teaching as an adjunct professor of economics at numerous colleges and universities in the area. Prior to that, he had a lengthy career as a stockbroker with several Chicago-area companies.

Kevin was raised on Chicago’s south side, the youngest of five children of Clarence and Mildred (Grogan) Dunagan. He graduated from St. Ignatius high school, where he excelled on the swim and golf teams. He was a graduate of Loyola University and later earned his MBA at Columbia University, NYC. According to his wife, Dianne, he loved teaching and had a great respect for all of his students, never missing an opportunity to give an extra assist when needed. His was a familiar face on soccer and baseball fields and basketball courts in and around Elmhurst as a coach in Elmhurst-sponsored programs.

Kevin is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dianne (Salt) Dunagan, son Matthew Ryan (Danielle) Dunagan and granddaughters Adeline Ruth and Lyra Collins Dunagan of Tallahassee, and son Peter Blair Dunagan of Jacksonville, FL; his siblings Joanne Dunagan, Ocala, Fl., Dr. David Dunagan (Phyllis) of Varna, IL., and Suzanne Connely of Woodridge, IL; nine nieces and nephews and twelve grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his eldest brother, Clarence M. Dunagan.

The family is being assisted by Skip Young and cared for by Jackie Fulford. Services and interment will be private in Tallahassee.

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DuPage County Court extends limited court operations

DuPage County Chief Judge Daniel P. Guerin on Friday, May 1 issued an Administrative Order which extends limited court operations by rescheduling most criminal, juvenile, and all traffic matters through June 5, 2020.

Beginning May 18, civil matters will remain as currently scheduled and proceedings will be conducted remotely using telephonic and video conferencing technology, including the Zoom platform.

“The Courthouse remains open and we continue to conduct all essential court business on a limited

scale in order to protect the health and safety of all courthouse employees and the public,” Judge Guerin said. “While many cases must be rescheduled and courtrooms closed, expanded technology does allow us to resume hearing civil cases on their scheduled court dates beginning May 18. The Circuit Court Clerk will reschedule court dates and the future dates can be viewed at the Clerk’s web site at dupageco. org.

The DuPage County Courthouse remains open and will conduct essential court business on a limited

scale consistent with this Order.

Whenever possible, court proceedings will be conducted using telephone and video conferencing. The following matters will proceed as originally scheduled: • Bail hearings; • Felony and misdemeanor matters with in-custody defendants or speedy trial demands; • Juvenile detention and shelter care hearings and matters with in-custody minors; • Petitions and hearings on emergency and plenary orders of protection, stalking no-contact orders,

civil no-contact orders and firearm restraining orders; • Summary suspension hearings; • Mental health hearings; • Effective May 18, all civil matters in the chancery, Domestic Relations and Law divisions using telephonic and video conference technology; • Emergency motions.

Pursuant to the Administrative Order, all traffic cases are rescheduled and the following courtrooms closed through June 5: • Downers Grove Traffic Court • Addison Traffic Court

• Traffic courtrooms 1001 and 1003 inside the DuPage Courthouse No criminal division jury trials will take place before August 24.

No marriage or civil union ceremonies will take place before June 12.

The Safe Harbor Children’s Waiting Room and the DuPage County Law Library remain closed until June 8.

“This Order implements the next step in our careful and measured approach toward hopefully resuming normal operations in June,” Chief Judge Guerin said.

Elmhurst College plans to resume on-campus learning this fall Troy D. VanAken. “So over the next few months, we’ll be working very hard to welcome our students back to campus in a way that prioritizes their safety and well-being while offering the best education possible.”

These are some of the areas that will be addressed: • The return to an in-person campus experience will require additional public-health precautions in classrooms, dining and residence halls, and athletic facilities. El-

Man charged with burglarizing Addison daycare center Stands accused of stealing keys, electronics, facility’s van

According to the Addison police reports, on April 23, Lee S. Alexopoulos, 31, of Bridgeview, was charged with burglary, theft, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle in the 200 block of N. Mill in Addison at around 4:28 a.m.

Police said Alexopoulos gained entry into a daycare facility and reportedly removed keys, laptops, and other electronic equipment.

The stolen items were loaded into a van belonging to the daycare facility and he left the scene.

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According to police, Alexopoulos returned a second time to remove more items from the building, when the alarm was activated.

Officers found Alexopoulos inside the daycare facility with a controlled substance in his possession.

Alexopoulos was also in possession of a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of Addison, police said. The vehicle was found at his residence.

Members of the public are reminded that a complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

mhurst College will expand its capacities to offer testing, contact tracing, sanitization and other health-safety protocols in order to respond quickly to any cases that may arise.

• The College will continue to work closely with the City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst Hospital, the DuPage County Health Department and other health partners at the local, state and federal levels.

• As a college that has always been committed to offering small classes (the average class size is 18 students), Elmhurst may be better positioned than larger institutions to abide by any physical distancing policies that may be in effect, and to accommodate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) best practices.

• Nationally recognized for the quality of its teaching, Elmhurst will continue to develop innovative, flexible and robust learning options for its students.

• Understanding the ongoing economic impact of the crisis, Elm-

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We believe the best Elmhurst experience is an oncampus experience— it’s personal, studentfocused, lived in an atmosphere of community, and defined by how we look out for each other and tackle challenges together.”

–President Troy D. VanAken

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In anticipation of students’ return to campus in the fall, signifi-

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The College also will proceed with the highly anticipated launch of new academic programs in cyber security and public health, two programs that have never been more relevant in today’s highly interconnected world.

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Slices of life

Love in the time of COVID-19

We are all social distancing.

Hugs from a friend have been put on hold. Personal interaction is kept to a minimum. Masks have become fashion statements, gloves a necessity.

We go out only when we are out of milk, or eggs or toilet paper. We fear the touch of human contact.

Well, not really, but you get my drift.

The world around us has changed, perhaps forever. I think most of us will admit we never could have imagined this. We didn’t see it coming. I wouldn’t have wanted to see it coming.

In some ways everything has changed. In others it is the same.

Take birds, for example. The ones in my backyard evidently didn’t get the pandemic memo.

They’ve been fluffing and flying just like it’s a normal everyday Wednesday.

For them it is.

This spring they’ve been as twitterpated as ever. They’ve been flitting and flurrying and doing their mating rituals and dances for all my family to see. The mourning doves offer their rhythmic lamenting coos, while the robins cheep and chirp.

I’ve seen them carrying twigs in their beaks, clearly building nests to fill with a new brood this summer.

They wake me up early in the morning and I am grateful for their songs – and then I drift back to sleep again, because why not?

They sing like winter is over, spring is here, and summer might be a reality.

I think perhaps we could learn something from the birds.

Despite the warm outdoor temperatures, it may feel like winter – in our hearts. It may feel like the coldness of the world will never be over. Like the future is uncertain – because it is. Like life has changed – because is has.

But then there are the birds.

They are building nests and planning for the future. Counting on the future with the confidence that twitterpation tends to bode.

I’ve grown to appreciate birds over the years. I never used to give them much thought – you know, the term “bird brain” and all. I thought of them as insignificant, but they are anything but. They are as interesting and complex as a pandemic.

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JILL PERTLER Contributor

According to the “Bird Watcher’s Digest” about 90 percent of birds are monogamous.

I’m not sure humans can claim that same statistic. But for birds, monogamy may last only one season. How convenient. Still some birds are truly monogamous in the human definition of the word. They include eagles, geese, swans, cranes, penguins and often robins.

Many species of male birds take a very active role in proliferation of their offspring. They sit on eggs, feed their incubating mate, feed their nestlings and fledglings and provide overall familial support.

Bird brained or not, you have to appreciate that.

I think perhaps we could learn something from the birds.

This “winter” of a pandemic we are stuck in will evolve into spring. It has to. And spring will become summer. I don’t know when or how long until that happens, but I believe in the birds (and the bees). I believe in the future. I believe in us.

And I am counting the days until “spring” – although I don’t know how many that will be.

I look forward to hugging a friend. To a time when the terms like social distancing and stay at home directives are a thing of the past. When the only masks we need to wear come out on Halloween. When we have a vaccine for this beast.

And here’s the best news of all.

We are more like the birds and the bees than we think. They are busy building nests. We may be doing the same. Despite the whole social distancing thing, I predict a baby boom in about nine months – lots of New Year’s Babies to prove there is hope for the future. Stay safe. Here’s to a new 2021.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

Senate Democrats urge IDPH to release nursing home PPE distribution numbers With workers at nearly 70 nursing homes across the state planning to go on strike because of unsafe working conditions, several Illinois Senate Democrats wrote a letter to the Illinois Department of Public Health and many local health departments last week, requesting to know the amount of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that has been distributed to those nursing homes and the process by which it was distributed.

“The hardworking people who put their own health on the line to care for our state’s most vulnerable population should not have to do so without proper protection,” said State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Workers shouldn’t be

left wondering when and if they’ll get more supplies, and management shouldn’t have to find and pay for most PPE that is needed out of its own pockets.”

The request comes from members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus who have at least one nursing home in the district they represent where management received strike notices last week. Employees of 64 nursing homes across the state sent strike notices to management, saying facilities do not have enough PPE, safety protocols, and adequate hazard pay.

In an effort to stand up for those workers in their districts, the group sent a letter to IDPH and local health departments to ask how facil-

ities are chosen to receive PPE and how much PPE these nursing homes have received since the start of the outbreak.

“When our nursing home staffs aren’t afforded adequate PPE, that puts worker and resident lives in danger,” said State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview). “PPE is scarce right now, but our frontline workers need these supplies in order to continue caring for those who need it the most.”

Late last month, Chicago radio station WBEZ reported that 625 Illinois nursing home patients and staff had died from COVID-19. Nursing home deaths make up more than one-third of the state’s COVID-19 deaths.

State Rep. Conroy works to ensure ballot access for all Chair of the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus (IHDWC), State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) announced last week that a group dedicated to increasing access to voting in Illinois has been formed.

“As the state and nation face unprecedented threats to fair and open elections, we must step up to protect the rights of every American and ensure they have increased access to vote at their convenience,” Conroy said. “The problems our society faced before this pandemic are even more obvious now. As we move forward, it is important to protect the fundamental right to vote.”

Conroy will join the 11-member working group that includes representatives from all geographic and demographic parts of the state in an effort to promote solutions that protect the bedrock of representative democracy. Immediate and longterm goals include greater education on how to vote by mail, supporting local election authorities as they deal with record amounts of mailin ballot requests, and expanding voting dates and times to accommodate first responders, seniors, college students and other groups.

The group will solicit ideas from the public as well as established ballot-access advocates like AARP and

the League of Women Voters.

“The majority of those who will face the most obstacles to voting are women; they are nurses, teachers, single moms and they deserve to have their voice heard,” said state Rep. Katie Stuart, the chair of the working group. “When we look at who are essential employees, it is skewed toward women. We don’t know if children will be back to school or if child care will be available. There are a lot of unanswered questions as we strive to reopen our society, but fundamental to our mission is to lift up all women in Illinois and ensure they are not silenced.”

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Howard Killian honored by American Public Works Association The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced its 2020 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year, which included City of Elmhurst Public Works Director Howard Killian.

In its 61st year, this award is one of APWA’s highest honors, and is based on a lifetime of professional contributions. Award recipients embody professionalism, expertise, and personal dedication to improving the quality of life in their communities through the advancement of public works services and technology.

Howard Killian has been employed by the City of Elmhurst as Public Works Director since 2014.

In his tenure with the City, Howard has proven himself to be an excel-

lent leader and mentor for the Public Works Division. Howard currently oversees roughly 100 employees within the Division; including union and non-union employees.

Howard has had a direct role in some major and historic infrastructure improvements within the City.

Most notably Howard has been directly involved with planned major

highway improvements by the Illinois Tollway along the City’s eastern boundary, a recent emergency repair to the Police Station after a water pipe burst and caused water damage to 3 levels of the building, reorganization of the 2nd floor of City Hall to more efficiently utilize work areas, and many major capital infrastructure projects. Some of his

accomplishments in regards to infrastructure projects include overseeing more than $30M in storm water improvements over the last 4 years to reduce neighborhood flooding, over $30M in wastewater treatment plant upgrades, the installation of new water meters across the City, the installation of a new first-of-its-kind” zone scan system across the City to

detect water leaks, etc. Howard’s efforts with these infrastructure projects have yielded the City multiple awards from APWA, ENR Midwest, and DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference.

Besides the major infrastructure improvements that Howard has

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Conroy appointed to health care legislative groups amid pandemic

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State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) has been appointed to chair the Mental Health and Addiction and to serve on the Access to Healthcare legislative working groups tasked with developing legislative solutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As many families in our state are struggling to navigate the new normal that COVID-19 has brought upon us, it is critical that the General Assembly continues to meet to discuss ways we can better support our communities,” Conroy said. “We must expand access to necessary resources by pinpointing the needs of our diverse families and exploring innovative methods to deliver services.”

Conroy will serve as co-chair of the Mental Health and Addiction Working Group and as a member of the Access to Healthcare Working Group. As a longtime advocate for mental health awareness and access to critical services and as the chair of the House Mental Health committee, some of her top priorities will be addressing the growing issue of youth mental wellness, access to substance abuse treatment and expanding telehealth services. These issues have been worsened due to the effects of isolation and the shuttering of service providers many relied on.

“Now more than ever, it is crucial that we make compassionate policy decisions that take into account our shared values and leave no one behind,” she said.

[This was received from the office of State Representative Deb Conroy.]

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City offers ‘Restaurant Support Guide’ List of dining establishments with special services available

The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they have modified their business plan during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to remain open in some capacity offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note that restaurants and bars may have modified hours and menu offerings during the stay-at-home mandate.

Diners are encouraged to check their social media pages, websites, or call the establishment directly to learn more about their operations for the next several days and weeks.

Changes to local business operations are ongoing and the Elmhurst Independent will keep this list updated with the City’s list as closely as possible. * NOTE: If you are an owner/operator of a restaurant in Elmhurst not currently listed herein that is still providing services, please contact Business Development Coordinator Erin Jason at erin.jason@elmhurst.org to be added. Do not contact the newspaper.

100 South Chop House, 100 S. York 151 Kitchen & Bar, 151 N. York Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York Armand’s Restaurant, 105 W. First Bacci Pizza, 162 N. York Bambu Thai Cuisine, 1035 S. York Beerhead Bar & Eatery, 100 N. York BNK Thai & Sushi, 111 W. Second BrewPoint Coffee Founders, 124 W. Park BrewPoint Coffee Workshop

& Roastery, 617 N. York Buffalo Wild Wings, 149 N. York Chick-Fil-A, 235 S. IL Route 83 Chipotle, 353 S. IL Route 83 Chipotle, 139 N. York Cilantro Taco Grill, 677 N. York Courageous Bakery, 108 W. Park Culver’s, 436 N. York Currito, 272 N. York Cuvee Cellars, 545 Spring DiLeo’s Pizzeria, 193 E. Butterfield Dunkin Donuts, 936 N. York Egg Harbor Café, 140 N. Robert Palmer El Famous Burrito, 904 N. York Elijah’s Specialty Coffee, 136 W. Vallette Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield Elmhurst Brewing Co., 171 N. Addison Elmhurst Family Restaurant, 441 W. Lake Emperor’s Kitchen, 1022 S. York Fitz’s Pub, 172 N. Addison Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 N. York *Trying out new menu options Flavah, 570 S. York Francesca’s Amici, 174 N. York Fred’s Place, 544 W. Lake Fry the Coop, 632 W. North Fulla Balogna, 118 S York Gloria Jean’s Coffee, 111 E. First

Guac n Tacos, 522 W. North – NOTE: City Center location will be closed Hamburger Heaven, 281 N. York HB Jones, 551 S. York Jersey Mike’s Subs, 297 N. York Jimmy John’s, 105 S. York Jimmy John’s, 696 S. North Johnn & Tony’s Italian Beef & Pizzeria, 426 N. York KanYa Ramen, 108 E. Schiller KFC, 872 N. York Kimmer’s Ice Cream, 110 W. Park Lezza Bakery, 544 S. Spring Livia Italian Eatery, 116 E. Schiller Lou Malnati’s, 110 W. Park Mama Maria’s Pizzeria, 130 W Vallette Mangia Napoli, 940 N. York Manny’s Ale House, 683 W. St. Charles Rd. Market Table, 130 N. York McDonald’s, 920 N. York Mr. G’s Restaurant & Pizza, 929 S. York Nana’s Hotdogs, 582 W. Lake Ni Hao, 116 W. Park Nothing Bundt Cakes, 355 S. IL Route 83 NuCrepes, 115 W. Schiller Court Panera Bread, 108 W. North Pazzi di Pizza, 105 S. York Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats, Inside Metra Station

Pints, 112 S. York Portillo’s Hot Dogs, 155 S. IL Route 83 Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 544 W. St. Charles Prairie Café, 109 W. Vallette Riley’s Gathering Place, 590 S. York Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizza, 487 S. Spring Road Rosalia’s Deli, 247 N. York Rosati’s Pizza, 687 N. York Sarpino’s Pizza, 623 W. North Smallcakes a Cupcakery, 623 W. North Southtown Hotdogs, 103 E. Vallette Starbucks, 164 N. York Starbucks, 680 E. North Starbucks, 155 E. Brush Hill Starbucks, 624 N. York Stray Hen Café, 105 S. York Subway, 113 E. Schiller Subway, 183 S. IL Route 83 Subway, 1034 S. York Sushi Nest, 142 N. York Sushi Time, 113 N. York Sweetberry Bowls, 156 N. York Tannins, 112 N. York The Silverado Grill, 447 S. Spring Two Brothers From Italy, 128 W. Park Wendy’s, 956 N. York Yorky’s, 836 N. York Zenwich, 416 N. York

These businesses are currently open As a service to its readers, the Independent is publishing a short list of some of the businesses that remain open, despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

Osio-Brown Studios 549 S. Spring Road (630) 461.4525 osiobrown.com Mon - Fri (by appt.)

New Prairie Counseling Center Andy Young 360 W. Butterfield Rd., Suite 245 630-492-0404 newprairiecounseling.com

Fresh Start Café 1038 S. York Rd. 630-279-9997 FreshStartCafeInfo.com Open daily 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

JDS Insurance – Country Financial Jack Schiltz 630-388-9364 facebook.com/ JackSchiltzCountryFinancial

Total Window Treatments Karen Lee, WFCP 554 Spring Road 630-530-7474 totalwindowtreatments.com

Tree of Life Wellness Center Kelly Synowiec-Moroney, D.C. 551 Spring Rd 630-941-8733 elmhurstwellness.com

Shoemaker Shop of Elmhurst Rory Dunne 187 E. Butterfield 630-833-2818 shoemaker-shop-of-elmhurst. business.site/

Bachabee’s Intensity Promotional Products Tina Heckel Maggie Mann 116 W. Vallette St. 630-805-1912 630-941-7665 oneintenseplace.com bachabees.com

Tree Towns Imaging & Color Graphics 1041 S. Rte. 83 treetowns.com or treetownsdigitaldecor.com

Edward Jones Jason Janes 115 W. Vallette 630-279-5530 edwardjones.com/jason-janes

Elmhurst Toyota Kurt Schiele 440 W Lake St 630-279-2160 elmhursttoyota.com Hours: M-F 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Mr. G’s Restaurant June Csech 929 S. York 630-279-8887 Huntington Learning Center Diane Kilcommons 179 S. Rt. 83 630-516-1030 Huntingtonhelps.com

been involved with he, maybe most importantly, has created a culture Elmhurst Brewing Co within the Public Works Division of Frazer Donaldson pride, mentoring, and professional 171 N. Addison Ave development. He has instilled within 630-834-BREW his department managers to nurture a www.elmhurstbrewing.com work environment centered on workOpen M-Th 4-8 p.m., ing hard, having fun, and bettering Fri-Sun 12-8 p.m. employees so they can go out and be the best employees and public ser- Vitality Physical Therapy vants they can be.

Karen Vertovec Please join the community in con533 S. Division St., Unit B gratulating Public Works Director 331-215-4164 Howard Killian for his outstanding Vitalitywomenspt.com accomplishments.

Elmhurst BMW Kurt Schiele • 500 W Lake St 630-833-7945 elmhurstbmw.com Hours: M-F 8 a.m. till 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Elijah’s Specialty Coffee & Tea 136 W Vallette, Unit 1 (630) 530-2864 Elijahs-Coffee.com Blossom Wellness Centre Karen M Stringer, LAc, Dipl.OM, FABORM 120 N. York, Suite 110 630-699-2481 bestprosintown.com/il/elmhurst/ blossom-wellness-centre-/

Couch Clarity, P.C. Melissa Bercier, Ph.D, LCSW 630-280-9299 couchclarity.com Hamburger Heaven 281 N. York Rd. hamburgerheavenelmhurst.com Luscombe Music Inc 122 W. Vallette St Laura Luscombe-Pearson 630-833-7381 Luscombemusic.com Tannins 112 N. York St. Cyndi Schofield-Allas 630-834-4800 tanninswine.com

Want to be included on this list?

Send the following information: your business name, address, contact person, phone number and web site to: Independent@rvpublishing.com.

Please put “We’re Open” in the subject line.

Glowiak Hilton: Alzheimer’s Association is here to help

To support residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) highlighted resources available from the Alzheimer’s Association.

“No one should face Alzheimer’s alone,” Glowiak Hilton said. “The Alzheimer’s Association is here to

help families and caregivers during these unprecedented times.”

In addition to their standard help and support resources, the Alzheimer’s Association has published COVID-19 guidelines for families and caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia. All resources can be found at alz.org or call their

24-hours helpline at 1-800-2723900.

Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office will remain closed during the Stay at Home Order; however, staff are available to connect you to these and other resources at 630-7853177 or visit senatorsuzyglowiak. com.

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Resident challenges friends in his own charitable efforts Staggs’ annual donation toward NIFB increases from $200 to $1,400

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Sometimes you hear about kids who, in lieu of birthday presents, collect goods or contributions toward a charity organization. You don’t always hear about adults doing so-until now.

Elmhurst resident Dave Staggs had a birthday on April 23 and he used the occasion to give a contribution to help fight hunger – something he’s done for more than 15 years.

“I used to take about $100 to Aldi’s and load up non-perishable foods and then donate that,” Staggs told the Independent.

“I used to take everything to the Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) then I started giving $200 each year. Then I was told that money goes farther if it is donated to the Northern Illinois Food Bank (which partly supports EYFP).

“Because of their size and their many industry connections, they can get real deals on things and your

dollar just goes farther. They said every dollar given to NFIB can be leveraged into about $10 and $10 is enough to feed a family of four.”

For the past 15 years, he has donated $200 directly to the NIFB, but this year he got a better idea. Staggs put the word out to his friends on Facebook and asked them to give to the NFIB and that he would match all donations. His friends came through with a total of $700.

“I couldn’t believe all the people I heard from,” he said. “I even heard from a guy in England who I had met at a concert a few years ago. He sent me $25!”

something I remember and hate to think of anyone going through it.”

While appreciative of all the donations from his friends, Staggs especially wanted to thank his good

friend Tom Huntley, deputy mayor of the Village of Addison, who contributed $50.

“By matching the funds, I was able to donate $1,400 to NIFB this year,”

he said. “With that amount, they said the impact it would have was equal to as much as $14,000. That is really significant. I really appreciate my friends who helped.”

Where it began In 1981, Staggs moved out of his childhood home without much of a plan, so he ended up sleeping on a friend’s couch and eating whatever he could scrounge.

“I know what it’s like to be hungry,” he said. “I remember a time when I went hungry for about a three-month period. If there were food pantries around at that time, I didn’t know about it. I think I lived on only bread and butter for about five weeks at one point. I always knew that when I had a chance, I would help the hungry because it’s

College news Local students named to IWU Dean’s List Illinois Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year consisted of 667 students from 27 states and 15 countries. Among them were the following Elmhurst residents: Winona Asher, a junior majoring in Accounting, and, James Petros, a first-year student majoring in Piano Performance.

Resident named to Dean’s List at Palmer Elmhurst resident Kathryn McCarthy has been named to the winter 2020 quarter Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s West campus, located in San Jose, Calif.

Rozmus inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Luke Rozmus of Elmhurst was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Rozmus was initiated at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Resident honored at “virtual” graduation Patrick Michael Larson of Elmhurst is among the more than 5,400 candidates for graduation who were to be celebrated during a live, virtual celebratory event on May 9 at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. Larson is a candidate for a Bachelor of Accountancy degree in the Patterson School of Accountancy.

Grady inducted into three honor societies at Alabama Elmhurst resident Kaitlyn Grady of Elmhurst was inducted into The University of Alabama’s Blue Key Honor Society during the virtual Tapping on the Mound ceremony on April 10 during Honors Week. In addition, Grady was inducted into the Mortar Board Honor Society and the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society at the same ceremony.

Elmhurst native graduates from Iowa State ARCHIVE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst resident Benton Uddenberg will graduate with a bachelor of science Dave Staggs greets a friend at the 2014 Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, which he takes part in every year. degree from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Majoring in Horticulture, Uddenberg will join a network of 46,000 CALS alumni shar- Staggs hosts his own fundraiser each year on his birthday on behalf of the Northern Illinois Food Bank ing their talents and making a difference around the world. Due to the ongoing (NIFB). This year, he challenged his Facebook friends and agreed to match their donations, resulting in a total contribution of $1,400.

COVID-19 crisis, spring commencement has moved to a virtual format.

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House Republicans slam Pritzker’s reopening plan Minority leader wants Legislature to return to resolve issues

By Ben Orner

Republican members of the Illinois House of Representatives on May 6 criticized Gov. JB Pritzker’s multi-phase plan to reopen Illinois by region, saying it does not act quickly enough to respond to the economic hardship caused by his stay-at-home order.

“We all know that the stay-athome order was the right thing to do to stop the spread of the virus and protect our health care,” said Deputy House Minority Leader Rep. Dan Brady, of Bloomington.

“Unfortunately, the governor’s plan fails to recognize that local officials throughout the state want the same thing he does: a safe return from the pandemic,” Brady said.

“Instead of offering any semblance of local authority to the people who are on the ground in the community, it continues to be a decree by one person.”

In the “Restore Illinois” plan that Pritzker unveiled May 5, state health officials will look at certain data metrics including hospital capacity and testing availability in four regions of the state in order to move each respective region through phases of reopening.

wait that long.

“Quite frankly this will force bankruptcy and the permanent closure of large and small restaurants throughout the state of Illinois,” said House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, of Western Springs. “This plan does not work.”

Durkin said business owners have been contacting him at a “rapid pace” since the reopening announcement, “all with the same feeling of despair and devastation.”

“Our state cannot survive this way.

Businesses, the employers, cannot survive this,” he said.

During his daily COVID-19 briefing May 6 in Chicago, Pritzker said he considers the opinions of Republican legislators in his decision making.

“I have talked to the leaders on the Republican side, many Republican legislators. I’m frequently reaching out, listening to them. I take a lot of notes, and I’ve done a lot of the things that they’ve asked along the way,” he said.

Republicans acknowledged that Pritzker’s latest extension of the stay-at-home order included multiple revisions that Republicans had suggested, including opening state parks and garden centers and allowing elective surgeries to resume.

Illinois Department of Employment Security.

“These people are facing a tremendous stress and (are) really unsure about how they’re going to make necessary payments for their rent, their food, their mortgage, their medicine,” said Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria.

Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, said one constituent told her she called IDES 157 times before finally getting through.

“This is really a broken, broken system,” Bourne said.

Despite frustrations, Durkin stressed that “The executive order right now is the law of Illinois. And I would not encourage anybody to break the law” by reopening their business.

Spain added, however, “If we’re waiting to open some things until the end of June or the end of July, I think it will continue to be difficult to ask all of our constituents and local communities to continue to comply.”

Pritzker on May 6 acknowledged the difficulty that some have had applying for unemployment. He added that he will have a “complete presentation” on the state of unemployment later this week “so people can see what’s being done.”

Involve the Legislature Employment insecurity Republicans also challenged PritzSmall business owners and em- ker’s executive authority during the ployees face an uncertain near fu- COVID-19 crisis, saying that executure, Republicans said, especially tive action during the state of emeras many are still not able to access unemployment benefits through the See PLAN, Page 19

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The regions are based on groupings of the state’s 11 medical districts: northeast, north-central, central and southern. The entire state is in Phase 2, which includes mandatory face coverings and allows non-essential stores open to just delivery and curbside pickup.

Phase 3 includes reopening non-essential stores, barbershops, offices and more with capacity limits.

Pritzker said Tuesday the earliest a region will be allowed to advance to Phase 3 will be May 29.

“The science can’t precisely tell us which region should be grouped with another region or how small or how large those regions should be,” argued Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Tom Demmer, of Dixon. “The science can’t definitively tell us when it’s safe to move from one step to another step.”

“And when we have that level of complexity, we need to have input from a wide variety of stakeholders to try to make the best decisions possible,” Demmer added. “We also have to consider the very real impact this is having on economies, on livelihoods and on people’s lives all across the state of Illinois.”

Phase 4 includes allowing up to 50 people in stores and restaurants, but Pritzker said May 5 the earliest that could happen is the end of June.

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Carling FitzSimmons

Spirito! Singers announces new artistic director for the 2020-21 season

Carling FitzSimmons has accepted the position of artistic director of the Spirito! Singers, beginning June 1.

She will replace Spirito! founder and artistic director Molly Lindberg, who is retiring after 12 years.

Carling already has ideas on how to work through the current shelterin-place situation, however long it lasts, and to keep our singers learning and engaged.

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I am overjoyed that Carling accepted the position with excitement and a ‘can’t wait’ attitude.”

– Molly Lindberg

“I’m comfortable handing over the care of ‘my girls’ to Carling,” stated Lindberg. “I want our singers to benefit from a conductor who has extremely high expectations but also is loving and fun. I also wanted someone who could be a true mentor to our singers and to continue to inspire our girls to be excellent musicians, world citizens and strong leaders.

“I had committed to our Board and to our singers that I would not retire unless I knew we had found the right person for this job. I am overjoyed that Carling accepted the position with excitement and a ‘can’t wait’ attitude.”

Carling will meet singers through online chats with Lindberg throughout the month of May. For more about Carling FitzSimmons, please visit spiritosingers.org.

Spirito! is holding online auditions in preparation for the upcoming season. Programming will take place this fall, in live settings if safe, or through online activities. For more information on auditions, contact Spirito! Singers at spirito@spiritosingers.org.

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Medical and administrative staff at Elmhurst Hospital formed an applauding entourage following behind Jonathan Davila as he was being discharged following treatment for COVID-19 for 44 days. After respiratory problems and the need for dialysis, Jonathan was doing well upon his release and no longer is having those problems.

Surrounded by family members of Jonathan Davila, Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley speaks with 5-year-old Mason at a brief ceremony to celebrate Jonathan’s discharge from the hospital following treatment for COVID-19. “We’re here to recognize persistence and determination and success in the face of overwhelming odds,” Dunley said in her remarks. In the ground at the forefront is a “daffodil” which symbolizes another coronavirus patient being discharged.

College news

Elmhurst resident earns T&F All-Region Honors The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recently announced their selections for the NCAA Division III All-Region honorees. Among them was Elmhurst resident Aaron Austin, who attends Carthage College.

Austin was named All-Midwest Region in the shot put. The junior owns a mark of 17.17 meters, a Carthage record, which gave him the conference title on February 29 and sets him ninth in the country.

Laughlin to continue sports career at Augustana Conor Laughlin, a multi-sport standout from York High School, has announced that he’ll be attending Augustana in the fall. He plans on continuing his athletic career as a member of Coach Tony Willaert’s Viking wrestling program, as well as the track & field and cross country programs of Coach Jake Shaver.

The 5-foot-5, 150-pound Laughlin fashioned a 58-45 record over four years with Coach Nick Metcalf’s York grapplers. He was the Dukes’ Most Improved Wrestler as a freshman and finished 19-6 as a junior and 12-9 during his senior season.

Competing for Coach Charlie Kern in track and cross country, Laughlin recorded personal bests of :12.33 at 100 meters, :25.58 in the 200, 113’ 6” in the discus, 5:30 in the mile and 17:51 over three miles.

Conor is the son of Tina and Sean Laughlin of Elmhurst. A four-year high honor roll member at York and an Academic All-Conference selection, he is planning to major in elementary education at Augustana.

Swartz makes Barton President’s List Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kan., has named 239 students to the President’s List for the fall 2019 semester. Among them was Elmhurst resident Meghan Swartz

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Doran steps down as York boys basketball coach Won five regional titles at helm of Dukes program

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Longtime York boys basketball coach Vince Doran recently announced he is stepping down from the position to spend more time with his family.

“One-hundred percent I want to spend more time with my family,” Doran told the Independent. “It was really tough to give this up, but it is the right thing to do.”

Doran’s wife recently gave birth to the couple’s first child, who is now four months old. Doran has three teenage children from his previous marriage.

“I have a four-month-old and I don’t want to miss out on things,”

he said. “When you are a head coach, it is such a commitment. It’s much more important to be committed to your family. With four kids, there is a ton going on and I do not want to miss out on anything. With a newborn, I’m a little older to be doing this, but I am beyond excited to be doing this. I’m happy for my wife. It’s her first child. This has been extremely special.”

Doran, who is the business department head at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, steps away from York after an extremely successful eight-run as head coach on St. Charles Road.

Doran took over the program in the 2012-2013 season, bringing to a halt a merry-go-round of head coaches in the program that saw three individuals occupy the bench boss seat from 2009-2012.

He immediately won a regional title in 2013, ending a postseason

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The importance of spending time with family supersedes coaching at this time of my life.”

– Vince Doran, York boys basketball coach

hardware drought that stretched back to 2006. Doran’s York teams won regional titles in each of his first four seasons and added a fifth crown in 2019, the year the Dukes went 29-5 and set the school record for wins in a season.

His final team this past season logged a 28-5 mark, but was vanquished in the Class 4A Morton regional title game by the hosts.

Doran leaves as the program’s

second-winningest coach (behind only Dick Campbell, who led York to two state finals trips and later had a gym named after him at the school) with an eight-year mark of 174-77 (according to IHSA records), which includes five 20win seasons. Only a 14-16 mark in 2016-2017 prevented him from having winning seasons in all eight campaigns.

From 1970-2006, York won five

boys basketball regional titles.

With Doran running the show, it won five regional titles in a span of eight seasons.

In terms of conference title success, Doran’s final team this past season won the only West Suburban Conference Silver Division title on his watch, snapping a dry spell dating back to 2006. It was only York’s third league title since 1968.

Prior to York, Doran was the head coach at Hinsdale South for 10 seasons. He also was the head coach at now defunct Driscoll High School in Addison. Doran is a Driscoll graduate and also played college basketball at Elmhurst College where he is an inductee in the school’s athletic hall of fame.

“The importance of spending time with family supersedes coaching at this time of my life,” Doran said.

Seniors a big part of York girls soccer team Roy headed to Air Force; Krissinger to Miami-Ohio

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Seniors on any high school sports team are intricately important on several fronts.

First, there is the inherent experience factor, having previously competed at the highest level. And when you factor in such intangibles as leadership and mentorship, that senior-aged athlete proves to be part of the essential fabric of a team.

That certainly was to be the case this season or the York girls soccer team that had six seniors at the varsity level ready to make an impact in a number of ways.

The Dukes were coming off a 2019 season where they won a Class 3A regional title and were prepping for an anticipated encore in 2020 when the COVID-19 crisis cancelled the season.

York seniors Sara Krissinger and Greta Roy chatted with the Independent about a variety of topics related to the team, school, the pandemic and their futures.

“Our junior year was super-fun together,” Krissinger said. “The six of us bonded together the last two years. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a season this year. I didn’t play soccer my freshman or sophomore year and the girls were very welcoming.

It’s a nice group of girls. I loved playing with them. Everything was fun. There was a special bond on this team.”

Krissinger, Roy, Isabel Wood,

Bridget Los, Megan Hanebuth and Bella Gratzianna comprised the York senior varsity contingent this season.

Other seniors on the junior-varsity team included Leyla Turkoglu, Madeline Ruesch, Katelyn Janowiak, Sarah Kerrigan, Ally Splitstone, Olivia Barnhart, Julia Morici and Emily Arnieri. Jessica Kraft was injured and was to serve as the varsity team’s manager.

Roy, an outside midfielder, noted she, Wood, Los and Gratzianna have played club soccer together with Team Elmhurst. “A lot of us have played since we were little,” she said. “And a lot of us also have played on varsity for a while. I have made a lot of good friends with the senior group. A lot of times they are really motivating people, especially on the soccer field, and outside the field, too. They are very helpful. We keep each other accountable and working hard and that is really important. They are good people. The York team is kind of a second family because we really like soccer in general. Everybody has been very supportive. We always tried our best and had fun. Everybody worked hard. We were always such a team.”

Krissinger, who also played on the York girls basketball team, joined the program after playing travel basketball her first two springs. “I ended up not wanting to play in college so I stopped that,” she explained. “I figured soccer would be very fun. I ended up making varsity and we won

a regional title, which was so awesome. It was the first time I was on a team that won a regional title. These girls made it so much better.”

Krissigner played holding midfield, attacking midfield and wing last year, was supposed to move to sweeper this season. “That was a big change for me,” she said. “I was a little nervous, I was not going to lie.

Coach thought I would be better on the defensive end and I was ready for the challenge. I was ready. We had gone through tryouts and were practicing, and we were just starting to get to know some of the underclassmen. Soccer wasn’t my big thing in high school, but it was fun. It’s upsetting not to have a senior season. It’s a little heartbreaking.”

Krissinger and Los are both headed to Miami University in Ohio.

Krissinger said club soccer there could be in their future. Krissinger, who has three siblings who either graduated or are still attending York, wants to study nursing.

“I chose Miami because I was trying to find a direct-admit program to nursing schools,” she explained. “It was Miami or Penn State. Miami’s campus is beautiful, it’s not too big and they have direct admit. I’m not sure where I will go with nursing, but I am excited to explore the different options. I like the flexibility with nursing. I could apply at Elmhurst or go into the city.”

Roy is headed to the Air Force Academy. “I might walk on and try

out for the soccer team, but I will play club, for sure,” she said. “I have always wanted to serve in the military since I was younger. When I got in it was very exciting for me. I get to go to school and serve my country at the same time, which is pretty awesome.”

Roy said the application process to get into Air Force was comprehensive. “There were a lot of steps. It was a lot more than just applying to a regular college,” she said. “There is the nomination process with the congressional nomination. I had to take a physical fitness test and a medical test. I had interviews for both the congressional nomination and the regular appointment.”

Roy, who heads to Colorado Springs, Colorado and Air Force in late June, has her eye on some sort of engineering field of study. “I don’t know anything about flying a plane or aerospace,” the high-honor-roll student said with a laugh. “I feel I can learn a lot and that’s definitely a possible major.”

As far as the COVID-19 shutdown, Krissinger, who played volleyball her freshman and sophomore years at York, said she’s been working out a lot. “Physically, I am in better shape, which is kind of surprising,” she said. “My personal health has gone up. I have been running and working out in the basement. I love being outside when it’s nice. Honestly, I’m not having the worse time.

The only thing that sucks is missing

out on senior activities, otherwise I have been spending time with family, going outside and cooking (she likes to make breakfast; and her family enjoys making dinner together).

“It seems like without sports, I wouldn’t be as active, but it has been the opposite. With the e-learning stuff, I have more time on my hands.

I also am more motivated, so I am a lot less stressed. School is a lot less stressful from home. It takes way less time to complete, so you have more time to do what I want to do and be active.”

Roy also has been on the physical-fitness circuit since the shutdown. “I go on runs and we built a pullup bar,” she said. “Pullups are one of the bigger things you train for in the academy. We built one because we can’t access the one at school. It’s cool and fun to do.”

How many pullups can Roy do?

“I can’t do any yet,” she said with a laugh. “I’ll get one by the end of June.”

And by the end of June, Roy will have closed the books on her York student-athlete tenure, which she has fond memories of.

“You know, York is such a great high school. I will definitely miss it a lot,” she said. “It’s a big bummer that we can’t finish off the school year, but I had awesome teachers. Some of my favorite people ever are my teachers and friends I made at York. I always felt safe there, and the school was very fun.”

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Health care advocates say legal lifting of stay-at-home order would be ‘devastating’ Restriction has prevented catastrophes in Illinois hospitals, they say in court filing

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(Continued from page 12) gency should be temporary and that instead can hold session in Springlong-term plans like one to reopen field’s downtown convention centhe state should be decided by the ter or a large auditorium in the city Legislature. where they can be socially distanced.

“This plan presumes that the govIn a statement May 6, Madigan did ernor shall rule the state for the up- not offer any specifics on a potential coming months, and possibly much return. longer, if the vaccination is not “While I am eager to see a return to available,” Durkin said, stressing the normalcy, we are talking about peoLegislature is a “coequal” branch of ple’s lives, and any plan for a return government. to Springfield must have the health “I did not abdicate nor relinquish and safety of all those involved as a my elected responsibilities to the ex- top priority, including the communiecutive branch,” he said. ties the members represent,” he said The Illinois Department of Pub- in part. lic Health has provided the General Durkin also said he wants the LegAssembly with detailed guidance on islature to work on non-coronavirus how they could go about their duties issues like ethics reform and property in the Capitol. taxes, which “we cannot just do in 48 “And we should take the depart- hours at the end of May that many ment up on that offer,” Demmer said, people have speculated about.” “… and have the legislative process The Legislature has not been in take into account the many, many session since March 5. The House factors that influence a long-run plan canceled this week’s session days but like what the governor proposed.” has yet to make a decision on next Durkin called on House Speaker week’s days.

Michael Madigan, a Chicago DemoThe regular legislative session crat who sets the chamber’s calendar, ends at the end of May, and the to bring lawmakers back into session. deadline for passing a budget is “We must return to Springfield im- June 30. Any legislation passed afmediately and not for just a few days ter May 31, however, needs to pass at the end of the month,” Durkin said. with a three-fifths majority in order He added that lawmakers do not to take effect by the July 1 start of have to convene at the Capitol, and next fiscal year.

At each step of the lawsuit filed by Xenia Republican Rep. Darren Bailey challenging Pritzker’s authority to issue successive 30-day disaster proclamations, the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, Illinois State Medical Society, Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing and the state’s chapter of the American Nurses Association have submitted their argument in support of the governor.

The novel coronavirus is not restricted to any one region of the state nor does it adhere to the 30-day timeline the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act references, the groups wrote.

Dr. Michael Wahl, medical director of the Health and Hospital Association, testified that without the stayat-home order, the financial cost and

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The groups’ argument also applies to a related lawsuit filed by Machesney Park Republican Rep. John Cabello. His case also alleges Pritzker overstepped his authority in ordering Illinoisans to stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Its outcome is applicable to all Illinoisans, whereas Bailey’s lawsuit applies only to himself.

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Wahl is also an emergency medicine physician at hospitals in suburban Chicago.

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Another 3.2 million Americans filed for unemployment during the week ending May 2, including more than 74,476 Illinoisans.

That brought the total number of insured unemployed for the week to 697,443 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor estimates, while the total number of jobless claims since mid-March grew to 33.3 million nationwide. The numbers represent roughly 11 percent of Illinois’ civilian labor force and 15 percent of the nation’s workforce.

The 74,000 filings were fewer than the 81,000 filings the week prior, and down considerably from the peak of more than 200,000 during the week ending April 4. The Illinois Depart-

ment of Employment Security announced May 7 that it has processed more than 1 million claims since March 1.

“The devastation this pandemic has wreaked upon our economy, the economy of the United States and that of the world, is mind boggling,” Gov. JB Pritzker said in his daily COVID-19 briefing May 7. “The swiftness and immediacy of its economic impact has never been seen before.”

The numbers continue to grow while states around the country contemplate the best plan for reopening their economies as the novel coronavirus pandemic appears to be in the middle of a plateau.

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“Until we have a vaccine or an effective treatment or enough widespread immunity that new cases fail to materialize, the option of returning to normalcy doesn’t exist,” Pritzker said in unveiling the plan May 5.

“That means we have to learn how to live with COVID-19 until it can be vanquished.”

Pritzker’s plan separates the state into four regions by grouping the state’s various medical districts and sets timelines and benchmarks that must be met for a region to move into the next of five phases.

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earliest a region can enter stage three is May 29, and it would have to have a test positivity rate of below 20 percent for 14 days, as well as 28 days without an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Hospitals in the region would also need a 14-percent surge capacity.

To reach the final phase in which large events are allowed and all sectors of the economy are open, there will need to be a widely available vaccine, treatment, or no new cases of the virus.

House Republicans on May 6 called for a legislative session to debate the merits of a more localized reopening strategy, claiming Pritzker’s plan will kill Illinois small businesses, particularly in the hospitality industry.

“Our state cannot survive this way, businesses, the employers cannot survive this,” House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, said in a videoconference.

Democratic leaders have not yet indicated they have plans to call a legislative session to address reopening. House Speaker Michael Madigan said in a statement May 6 that the health of lawmakers, staff and the public will be paramount when deciding when to return for session.

“While I am eager to see a return to normalcy, we are talking about people’s lives, and any plan for a return to Springfield must have the health and safety of all those involved as a top priority, including the communities the members represent,” Madigan said in the statement.

Pritzker has faced continued criticism from Republican lawmakers for long wait times and other reported problems with the state’s unemployment filing system. While the governor said its capacity has been upped to handle an unprecedented number of claims, Republicans in the videoconference Wednesday detailed a steady flow of calls to their offices regarding issues with unemployment.

Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morrisonville, said one constituent told her she called IDES 157 times before finally getting through.

“This is really a broken, broken system,” Bourne said.

Pritzker said May 7 his office has worked to deal with years of state

government disinvestment in the department, which has 500 fewer employees than it did when the Great Recession hit in 2008-2009.

“This historic number of claims has also led to historic levels of benefits being paid out,” Pritzker said. “In the first four months of 2020, Illinois has paid out over $2 billion in claims.

That’s $500 million more than what was paid out in all 12 months of 2019.”

Pritzker said the system was unprepared for the initial crush of claims, but staff has worked “thousands of overtime hours,” and the agency has brought on new employees and brought back retired employees, increased call center hours, updated and increased phone systems, overhauled the web platform, implemented an alphabetized calling schedule and brought on outside partners.

He said another 100 call center agents will be on the job by May 11, with another 100 coming down the line.

“As a result of these improvements IDES is now paying unemployment benefits in a timely manner to 99.9 percent of clean claims,” he said.

“And the majority of these claimants, approximately 75 percent, receive their first payments within two weeks of filing.”

Also last week, IDES released new instructions for independent contractors and the self-employed who may be eligible for newly created federal pandemic unemployment assistance.

Workers who believe they are eligible for the new insurance must first apply for regular unemployment assistance. Receiving a denial for regular unemployment benefits is a mandatory first step in determining eligibility for the new benefits. IDES encouraged workers to submit the regular claims before a new pandemic unemployment insurance portal goes live on May 11.

If claimants receive an eligibility determination of $0, they can appeal that decision by providing verification of wages earned, or they can submit a claim for pandemic unemployment assistance via the new portal when it opens.

Pritzker said IDES is prepared to process these claims starting May 11 at a rate of 140,000 claims per hour.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 20 P 08 Request for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by the City of Elmhurst, as petitioner, to amend the text of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance, to provide additional language in the definition of “lot line, front” to address consolidated corner lots and original lots of record, and such other Zoning Ordinance changes consistent with and to conform to the proposed amendments provided for by this Notice.

Due to Governor Pritzker Executive Order 18, social distancing concerns, and recent changes to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, alternative public testimony options have been instituted. Information regarding these options can be obtained at Elmhurst.org/ publichearing. If you have any questions please contact City Planner Eileen Franz at 630-530-3121.

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 20 ZBA 01 Request for Variations Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for Variations from parking requirements for the purpose of operating a physical therapy business at the property commonly known as 725-29 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LOTS 11 AND 12, EXCEPT THE WEST 7.0 FEET THEREOF, IN BLOCK 13 IN H.O.STONE AND COMPANY’S ELMHURST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTION 25, 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1922, AS DOCUMENT 161539, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs: 03-25-317-008 and 03-25-317-009 The common street address is 725-29 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject property is located within the C2 Community Shopping and Service Zoning District.

Due to Governor Pritzker Executive Order 18, social distancing concerns, and recent changes to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, alternative public testimony options have been instituted. Information regarding these

options can be obtained at Elmhurst.org/ publichearing. If you have any questions please contact City Planner Eileen Franz at 630-530-3121.

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

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Note: The post office requires a new request form every three years. If you have already mailed in your form, please disregard this notice.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77504 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 23, 2020, wherein the business firm of THE BLUEGRASS MANOR LOCATED AT 182 E. COLUMBIA AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) AMANDA PUCHALSKI, HOME ADDRESS 182 E. COLUMBIA AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 23RD day of APRIL, A.D. 2020.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent May 7, 14 & 21, 2020) 372689

to recognize the potential traps they set.”

If you believe that you have been scammed, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

If you’ve been illegally solicited in person by an ARES/AGS, you can file a complaint by calling the ICC’s Consumer Services Division at 1-800-524-0795 or online at https:// www.icc.illinois.gov/complaints/.

Additional tips to protect yourself can be found on the FCC’s website at: https://www.fcc.gov/covid-scams.

stimulus checks and might attempt to contact you electronically asking to ‘verify’ your personal information to release the funds to your bank.

“It is important to remember that no one from the government or a public utility will ever contact you asking for personal information. If you happen to receive a suspicious call, text or email: do not respond, or click on any links or attachments,” said ICC Commissioner Maria Bocanegra.

“Your best protection against scammers is to stay informed and be able

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messages from entities posing as the federal government, offering $30,000 in COVID-19 relief money, or posing as the World Health Organization (WHO) claiming to raise funds for charity. Clicking on links or attachments to these kinds of text message can lead to the spread of malicious spyware or computer virus on your electronic devices, compromising your personal information.

Scammers are also aware that many individuals have or will be receiving federal COVID-19 economic

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utilities of suspicious cases of individuals knocking on customers’ doors claiming to be a utility representative demanding payment for utility bills and threatening disconnection.

“A legitimate utility worker will never come to your home to demand money or prepaid credit cards, or ask for your personal information. Do not share your utility account or social security numbers with a stranger at the door or on the phone. Do not hesitate to immediately shut the door, and call the utility or your local police to report the incident,” said ICC Commissioner Sadzi Martha Oliva.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is also warning consumers about other scams that involve hoax text messages or robo-calls that prey upon consumers’ fears by advertising fake cures, home testing kits, phony insurance plans or HVAC duct cleaning services claiming to kill the COVID-19 virus.

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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is warning residents to be on alert for potential scammers using the COVID-19 pandemic to exploit and defraud victims.

“Unfortunately, there are individuals who are using this public health emergency to take advantage of and deceptively obtain money or personal information from unsuspecting residents. It’s important everyone protects themselves and their loved ones by being on the lookout for these deceptive, illegal practices,” said ICC Chairman Carrie Zalewski.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ICC recently issued an order to stop door-to-door marketing by alternative retail electric and gas suppliers (ARES/AGS). The commission also issued a moratorium on electric, gas, water and wastewater service disconnections and the suspension of late fees by large public utilities.

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Conroy announces expansion of student loan payment relief

Hospital earns A in Leapfrog Safety; Elmhurst maintains Straight-A streak Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital, part of the Edward-Elmhurst Health system, each earned an A in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2020 Hospital Safety Grades. Elmhurst Hospital is one of only 32 hospitals in the U.S. and five in Illinois to achieve an A in every update since Leapfrog began the Hospital Safety Grades in 2012. In addition, Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital each received five stars in the 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

until Sept. 30. The state’s action last week in cooperation with 20 student loan servicers will grant similar protections to more than 138,000 Illinoisans with privately held student loans. Those protections may include a minimum of 90 days of forbearance, waiving late payment fees, ensuring that borrowers are not subject to negative credit reporting, ceasing debt collection lawsuits for 90 days, and working with borrowers to en-

DuPage Foundation issues more grants to area non-profits The DuPage Foundation has awarded an additional $200,000 from its COVID-19 Response Fund to 15 DuPage County not-for-profits providing food and emergency assistance, housing, mental health services, access to healthcare, and other support for our most vulnerable neighbors. Since the Fund’s inception on March 19, a total of $500,000 in grants have been distributed.

Continued deployment of grants from the Fund will remain flexible to ensure support of current needs

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as well as those that may emerge.

Grants will be distributed on a rolling basis as needs and gaps are identified and as additional dollars become available to support awards. DuPage not-for-profits can apply for funding at dupagefoundation.org.

Among the grant recipients were the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, $25,000; United Community Concerns Association (UCCA), $4,500; Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, $20,000; Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, $20,000; and others.

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economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have to do everything we can to relieve this burden …,” said Conroy.

“During these difficult times of financial uncertainty, even a little relief can go a long way.”

The federal CARES Act provided relief for individuals with government-owned federal loans by suspending monthly payments, interest and involuntary collection activity

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State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) is advising residents of expanded student loan relief available to families struggling to make their loan payments due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Families in our community are facing financial uncertainty and economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have to do everything we can to relieve this burden.”

– State Rep. Deb Conroy

sure enrollment in existing programs such as income-based repayment plans. Consumers should contact their servicers directly to learn more about the relief options available to them.

Borrowers may visit the Department of Education’s National Student Loan Data System website at

nslds.ed.gov or call the Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4333243 or 1-800-730-8913 (TDD) to determine the types of federal loans they hold and who the servicers are.

Borrowers with private student loans can check the contact information on their monthly billing statements.

Text line providing support during COVID-19 pandemic The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is reminding Illinois residents about the Illinois Helpline—a resource for residents who need emotional support or quick answers to questions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illinoisans can text “TALK” to 55-2020 (or “HABLAR” for Spanish) for the Call4Calm service, or text their questions about services provided by IDHS in communities across the state.

The text line is free of charge and designed to support residents who have questions about services or who are experiencing stress.

In addition to the Call4Calm service, the text number can help Illinoisans find help and guidance on other critical issues during the pandemic. Residents can text keywords like “UNEMPLOYMENT,” “FOOD,” or “SHELTER,” to 55-2020 to receive additional information in response.

“We wanted to remind Illinoisans they can text 55-2020 for a listening ear and support for hardships they may currently be experiencing,” said Grace Hou, Secretary of IDHS. “People who need help are not alone during this unprecedented challenge. We are here for you and can answer many questions you may have about available services.”

Once a resident texts “TALK” to the helpline, within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor employed by a local community mental health center to provide support. Calls are anonymous. Since Governor Pritzker announced Call4Calm on April 11, nearly 2,000 individuals have texted the helpline. There are 62 Community Mental Health Centers supporting the Call4Calm service.

In addition to their training as mental health professionals, every counselor has received additional resources, including tips for parenting during the Stay at Home Order, materials for individuals experiencing or at risk of violence at home, and other suggestions for reducing stress and coping with social isolation, loneliness, fear, and other emotions related to the current situation.

The Division of Mental Health at IDHS continues to monitor potential sources of information and further training for counselors and will share updated resources and guidance for everyone who provides emotional support calls in order to offer the best service possible.

The Illinois Helpline also includes direct links to suicide prevention phone and text lines, as well as domestic violence phone and text lines.

The Illinois Helpline is not a crisis line. If you or someone else needs immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.

Illinoisans can always visit www.dhs.illinois.gov/HelpIsHere or call 1-833-2-FIND-HELP (1-833-234-6343) for access to IDHS benefits, services and supports.

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Let’s Focus on Summer!

Wash your worries away in this incredible resort like private backyard oasis! Featuring the most luxurious, heated in ground pool with a slide, a foam layer for toddlers and multiple fountains, all situated on your 262 foot deep lot! A covered $1,350,000

Let’s Focus on Summer!

Wash your worries away in this incredible resort like private backyard oasis! Featuring the most luxurious, heated in ground pool with a slide, a foam layer for toddlers and multiple fountains, all situated on your 262 foot deep lot! A covered entertainment/dining area is great for BBQ’s and a lounge area with an outdoor fireplace to make Smores! In addition to the amazing pool, there is an all year round hot tub, surrounded by a Trex deck, plus an infrared sauna. This will give you the perfect place to decompress & entertain ALL summer! The home is equally as stunning with nearly 7,000 sqft of comfort and luxury: 5 Bedrooms & 5 Bathrooms, a Home Theatre, Sunroom, Custom Bar and Arcade Area. It’s a MUST see in one of the most exclusive locations in Elmhurst! $1,350,000 Cherry Farm Georgian

Cherry Farm Georgian

Custom built Modern Georgian in sought after Cherry Farm.

Set on a beautifully landscaped 70 x 170 lot. Recently remodeled by Normandy Builders - kitchen, mudroom with butler prep area and dog bath, master bathroom, and partially

Custom built Modern Georgian in sought after Cherry Farm. Set on a beautifully landscaped 70 x 170 lot. Recently remodeled by Normandy Builders - kitchen, mudroom with butler prep area and dog bath, master bathroom, and partially finished basement with full bath and bedroom.

Separate formal living and dining rooms, open kitchen with island, eating area, and sliding doors from family room to backyard. 2 fireplaces - LR and FR. 4 beds up with bonus loft/office/nursery.

2.5 car detached garages with fenced yard.

Meticulously maintained, freshly painted, and professionally staged. $939,900

$939,900 3D Virtual Tour Available!

Turn-key Bungalow!

Turn-key Bungalow!

4 Bed, 3 Bath completely move in ready home w/ a walk to Jefferson School, Smalley Pool/Park & Skate Park,Farmers Market/Vallette Business District & Prairie Path location!

Walking into your cozy sunroom this home offers TONS of $499,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Your Own Private Retreat!

Your Own Private Retreat!

Between the custom-built pergola, salt water pool, and ample green space, you’ll love this home’s backyard oasis so much you’ll never want to go indoors! Fortunately when you do, you’ll be greeted by a renovated kitchen w/ new appls, $475,000 FIRST OFFERING!

Between the custom-built pergola, salt water pool, and ample green space, you’ll love this home’s backyard oasis so much you’ll never want to go indoors! Fortunately when you do, you’ll be greeted by a renovated kitchen w/ new appls, cabinets, countertops, custom shelving, farm sink, double oven, & a coffee/wine bar. Upstairs you’ll find 3 good-sized beds & an updated bath. The lower level has a spacious FR, full bath, laundry, & bed/office. An added bonus is the subbasement. Recent updates include: concrete drive & patio, drainage system, windows, storm door, H2O heater, 200 Amp upgrade, & pool equipment $475,000

610 S. Linden, Elmhurst

610 S. Linden, Elmhurst

Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail

2004 custom built two-story on a beautifully landscaped 60 x 184 lot, walk to town, Hawthorne/Sandburg schools, 4,316 SF plus an unfinished basement ready for your ideas, oversized rooms, home office, bump out eating area, family room

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$925,000 3D Virutal Tour Available!

2004 custom built two-story on a beautifully landscaped 60 x 184 lot, walk to town, Hawthorne/Sandburg schools, 4,316 SF plus an unfinished basement ready for your ideas, oversized rooms, home office, bump out eating area, family room fireplace, 4 beds up + an office and loft area on 2nd floor. Brick and stone exterior with front porch, freshly painted interior, back paver patio, and 3 car garage. $925,000

Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail throughout, exquisite millwork, a large mudroom, 1st floor office, huge kitchen with 2-tier island for prep sink/area and separate eating space. Open family room with gas fireplace overlooks 160’ deep yard. Superb from the curb with covered front porch and patio in the rear. Too many other details to list! Builder is also willing to build to suit at different price points. $1,175,000

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Walk to Town

Walk to Town

4 Bed, 3 Bath completely move in ready home w/ a walk to Jefferson School, Smalley Pool/Park & Skate Park,Farmers Market/Vallette Business District & Prairie Path location! Walking into your cozy sunroom this home offers TONS of natural light and the charm and amenities buyers want for an affordable price! High End Kitchen with White Shaker Cabinets, Viking & Bosch Appliances, and great cabinet/counter space. Lovely Family Room with a cozy fireplace, formal oversized Dining Room & Full Bathroom and 2 BR’s, PLUS mudroom round out 1st Floor. 2nd Floor offers Master Suite & 4th BR, lots of closet space & storage. $499,900

Updated Macdougall Ranch

Updated Macdougall Ranch

This 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Macdougall Ranch has updates from top to bottom! Updates include dark stained hardwood floors on Main Level (2016), Painted (2016), Kitchen Floor Tile and Backsplash (2019), High End Kitchen Custom Cabinets $399,900

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This 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Macdougall Ranch has updates from top to bottom!

Updates include dark stained hardwood floors on Main Level (2016), Painted (2016), Kitchen Floor Tile and Backsplash (2019), High End Kitchen Custom Cabinets recently Painted (2019), SS Appliances (2019), New easy-care floating gravity grip flooring in Basement (2017), Newer Washer/Dryer (2016), New Landscaping, Tons of storage behind wall in basement, Stamped Concrete Driveway all the way to a spacious 2.5 Car Garage! Owners are relocating and hate to leave! $399,900

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COMING SOON

COMING SOON

Cherry Farm brick and stone beauty set on a 70’ wide lot with 3 car garage. Freshly painted interior, front porch, 1st floor office & full bath, separate formals, open kitchen layout with large seating island and high end SS appliances, stone family $1,195,000 487 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst

Cherry Farm brick and stone beauty set on a 70’ wide lot with 3 car garage. Freshly painted interior, front porch, 1st floor office & full bath, separate formals, open kitchen layout with large seating island and high end SS appliances, stone family room fireplace, huge 2nd floor laundry, finished basement with full wet bar, gaming and exercise areas, garden windows, and tons of storage. Walk up 3rd floor can be finished.

Elevated back deck overlooking fenced yard, professionally landscaped with irrigation system and paver brick driveway. Walk to town and steps from the Prairie Path and York/Vallette Business district. $1,195,000

Classic Red Brick Bungalow

Classic Red Brick Bungalow

Steps to Lincoln School, York HS & Prairie Path and Spring Road Business’, Features include: intricate moldings, arched doorways, gorgeous HW floors, Newer Maple Kitchen w/ Granite CT’s, NEW SS appliances. Awesome Addition w/ $537,000

Steps to Lincoln School, York HS & Prairie Path and Spring Road Business’, Features include: intricate moldings, arched doorways, gorgeous HW floors, Newer Maple Kitchen w/ Granite CT’s, NEW SS appliances. Awesome Addition w/ multiuse/over-sized/custom ISLAND that will be the HUB of the Home all of which is surrounded by the view of your incredibly private backyard. 1st floor offers an in-law/ arrangement w/ Full Bath & Bedroom. Functional Office & Formal Dining and Living Rooms round out the 1st floor. 2nd Floor has 4 spacious Bedrooms w/ a Full Bathroom.

Basement has HUGE Rec Room w/lots of storage! $537,000

Like New < $1 Million

Show-stopper newer construction in the heart of Jefferson/ Visitation school country - walkable to both. 5 bed up plan with 3 full baths. The owners have kept things current with custom built-ins, modern light fixtures and paint selections. Huge $975,000

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Like New < $1 Million Show-stopper newer construction in the heart of Jefferson/Visitation school country - walkable to both. 5 bed up plan with 3 full baths. The owners have kept things current with custom built-ins, modern light fixtures and paint selections. Huge kitchen with peninsula island and separate eating area, all open to the family room. Newly finished basement with 6th bedroom + full bath, kids and adult area and storage room. Last but not least, great outdoor lounging and entertaining space in front and pack with stone patio space, fireplace with TV hookup, playset and “ninja warrior” course! Fully fenced backyard and oversized 2 car garage with epoxy flooring. Immaculate condition and move-in ready. $975,000

Spacious All Brick Home

MUST SEE enormous custom designed home! Unparalleled full brick and stone custom designed home in central Elmhurst has mammoth spaces & luxury features. Unique, elegant atmosphere w/ over 6000 sq. ft. finished living space on $1,075,000

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Spacious All Brick Home MUST SEE enormous custom designed home! Unparalleled full brick and stone custom designed home in central Elmhurst has mammoth spaces & luxury features. Unique, elegant atmosphere w/ over 6000 sq. ft. finished living space on corner lot w/ 85-foot frontage in school district 205. Dramatic 2 story entry w/ granite floor opens to generous living & dining rooms & massive gourmet kitchen w/ walk in custom built pantry, double oven, 5 burner cooktop, double refrigerator, & large island, open to soaring family room w/ fireplace & wet bar. Huge 1st floor bedroom suite, office, laundry, mud room, & 3 car garage. Spectacular central double entry stairway leads to inviting library/seating area & 4 bedroom suites, each w/ a full bath. Enjoy your private retreat in the separate 2nd floor master wing w/ enormous bath featuring custom built curved shower wall w/ full body shower, double Jacuzzi spa tub, double sink granite top vanity, full wall mirror, & huge custom designed walk in closet adjacent to giant laundry/sewing room. $1,075,000

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BUYING OR SELLING? I HAVE SAFE SOLUTIONS. I want to let you know that I am committed to safely serving the needs of my clients during this very challenging time. I will continue to provide: EXPERT COUNSEL AND ADVICE

I am available via phone, text, e-mail, FaceTime, Zoom or your preferred communications platform, to answer all of your questions. Please contact me regarding in-person availability.

269 EGGLESTON, ELMHURST Offered at $520,000

291 N INDIANA, ELMHURST Offered at $525,000

PROPERTY SHOWINGS

@properties offers a number of resources to facilitate virtual showings such as: 3D virtual tours, listing videos, live-stream and pre-recorded showings, interactive floor plans and more. Some services may be delayed as a result of the Stay At Home Order. In-person showings may also be an option. Please contact me to discuss showing opportunities and safeguards.

MARKET INSIGHTS

445 E CRESCENT, ELMHURST Offered at $950,000

111 E ADELIA, ELMHURST Offered at $1,295,000

I will provide real-time information including online search activity, interactive digital market reports, and access to the most comprehensive database of on-market and premarket listings - to keep you informed.

DIGITAL TRANSACTION MANAGEMENT

Electronic document signing, wiring of funds and proprietary transaction management software will allow us to securely navigate the transaction process from contract to closing.

ACCESS TO CLOSING SERVICES

478 S ARLINGTON, ELMHURST Offered at $1, 490,000

448 S PARKSIDE, ELMHURST Offered at $1,590,000

UNDER CONTRACT IN 4 DAYS*

Title companies will continue to conduct business; however, closing procedures may be modified. In many cases, buyers and sellers are being asked to authorize Power of Attorney and not be present at closings. In other cases, curbside closings may be employed to limit physical interaction. Please contact your real estate attorney for more information on closing procedures.

ACCESS TO 3RD PARTY VENDORS

We Are In This Together

My team of 3rd party service providers, including lenders, attorneys, home inspection, photo and video services, and movers is thoroughly vetted and shares my commitment to serving you safely. Please contact me for more details and availability of certain services.

As things continue to evolve, you can count on me for more communication, information and reliable service.

Feel free to reach out anytime.

167 N LARCH, ELMHURST Offered at $750,000

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THIS IS PERSONAL Bryan Foy, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

No matter where we are, we never really leave our patient’s side.

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Dr. Bryan Foy may be getting ready for work, but mentally, he’s already with his patient, helping dispel their fear and worry, and preparing them for surgery later today. It’s that never-off-the-clock attitude that’s led Edward-Elmhurst Health to become a nationally recognized leader in heart care.

Take your free HeartAware Assessment at ThisIsPersonalEEH.org

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