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Jury finds Addison man
guilty of arson at Elmhurst BMW dealership
DuPage County State’s Attorney
Robert Berlin has announced that a jury found an Addison man guilty of setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst car dealership in the spring of 2022.
Following a two-day trial in front of Judge Mia McPherson and approximately two-and-one-half hours of deliberations, a jury found Dario Salas, 41, guilty of two counts of arson, a Class 2 felony.
On April 14, 2022, Salas appeared at a bond hearing where bond was set bond at $200,000 with 10 percent to apply. He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time.
On April 13, 2022, at approximately 1:14 a.m., officers with the Elmhurst Police Department responded to the Elmhurst BMW car dealership located at 500 W. Lake Street for a vehicle on fire in the west parking lot.
Upon their arrival, officers found a black Audi on fire. The Elmhurst Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.
Through the course of their investigation, authorities learned that on April 13, at approximately 1 a.m., Salas entered the BMW parking lot from the northwest corner and approached the Audi vehicles parked in the west parking lot.
Salas then poured gasoline on the vehicle, set the vehicle on fire and then left the parking lot. Salas was quickly identified as a suspect in the case and was taken into custody after Elmhurst police officers located him in Addison less than two hours later.
Salas’ next court appearance is scheduled for June 22 for sentencing.
Fond farewells, new beginnings
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These five friends gathered for a big smile at the York High School graduation for the class of 2023. They are (from left): Caleb Hughes, Gabi Zmaczynski, Kiera ConCannon, Natalie Kozuchowski and Tommy Vlahos.
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Scenes from Elmhurst’s Memorial Day event
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a more lovely day on Monday, May 29, when the community lined up to march through town, ending in Wilder Park by the veterans Memorial where the annual ceremony took place.
Scenes from Elmhurst’s Memorial Day event
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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
May 23
A reporting officer responded to Elmhurst Hospital at 11:38 p.m. and met with a victim who reported the suspect pushed and choked him. This case is pending further investigation.
May 21
A victim in the 100 block of N. York told police at 8:27 a.m. that an unknown suspect insulted her and spit on her face while she was outside at the above location. An investigation is pending.
Criminal damage, criminal trespassing
May 23
A victim in the 600 block of W. North reported two unknown suspects described as Hispanic males between the ages of 18 and 25 broke a window on his vehicle. An investigation is pending.
A reporting officer met with the complainant in the 200 block of E. Crescent who related her neighbor made statements threatening to harm her dogs. The reporting officer contacted the suspect who denied making any threats.
DUI, DUI-drugs,
transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
May 22
Matthew Barry, 26, of Austin, Texas, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on the wrong side of the road, disobeying a traffic control device and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and I-290 at 11:48 p.m.
Kaylyn J. Clark, 21, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended, stopping in the roadway, possession of cannabis by a driver and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Holly at 12:45 a.m.
May 21
Patty J. Hardman, 37, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper backing, failure to secure child under 8 years old, endangering the life of a child and possession of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at 6 a.m.
May 20
Alonso Delgado, 42, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage
subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Grand at 3:43 a.m.
Joseph Flanagan, 57, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI in the 200 block of N. Berteau at 10:18 p.m.
Julio Lomeli, 38, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI in the 500 block of S. Hillcrest at 4:57 a.m.
May 19
May 18
Joseph Alvarado, 24, of Joliet, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to signal, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and unlawful transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a vehicle crash near Route 83 and St. Charles at 1:50 a.m.
Michael Malkin, 66 of Hermitage, Pa., was charged with DUI and stopping in the roadway near Route 83 and North at midnight.
Fugitive from justice
May 18
Dakari Malik Warren, 26, of Chicago, was charged with fugitive from justice in the 200 block of Michigan at 12:16 p.m. and transported to the DuPage County Jail. Police said officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was reported stolen out of the state of Idaho. The vehicle was stopped and the occupants were detained. According to police, upon further investigation it was discovered the suspect had two active warrants out of the state of Missouri.
Harassment, threats
May 23-May 24
A victim in the 200 block of Glenview related that the suspect had been continuously harassing him by phone through hang-up calls. The victim was advised to block the caller.
May 23
A complainant at a business in the 100 block of N. York reported an unknown suspect called the business and asked questions that made her feel uncomfortable. The complainant related the phone number is known to the company for making harassing phone calls to multiple locations.
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported four incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Larry L. Flowers, 39, of Cicero, near York and Grand at 9:33 p.m. May 18; Alexander Roberts, 34, of Wheaton, near North and Villa at 11:31 p.m. May 19; Javonte D. Brown, 27, of Westmont, near North and Shady Lane at 3:27 a.m.; and Adan Diaz-Fuentes, 24, of Bensenville, near Lake and I-290 at 5:43 p.m. May 24.
Stalking
May 17
A victim told police she has an unserved order of protection against her ex-boyfriend that was filed with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department. The victim has received multiple threatening messages on her cell phone from the suspect. An investigation is pending.
Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery
May 24
Victims in the 100 block of W. Industrial told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed their backpacks from a common area at the above location.
May 23
A victim reported an unknown suspect forced entry to a gym locker in the 600 block of N. York and removed his wallet. The victim related the wallet was later found in the parking lot, but his credit card and money were taken.
May 22
Engi Rustem, 48, of Hollywood, Calif., was charged with burglary without causing damage, possession of stolen credit cards and being a fugitive from justice and transported to the DuPage County Jail in the 100 block of N. Addison at 2:02 p.m.
May 20-May 21
A complainant at an auto dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand reports a new Dodge Durango GT is missing from their parking lot and shattered glass was observed where the vehicle was parked. A check through LEADS showed the vin was run by the Chicago Police Department on May 21 The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen.
May 20
Gabriela Miclescu, 30, of Chicago, was charged with counterfeit registration near North and Route 83 at 5:02 p.m. Police said while on patrol, a reporting officer observed the suspect had counterfeit Texas plates on her vehicle.
Retail theft
May 17
Identity theft, fraud, forgery
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported five incidents of identity theft or fraud.
A complainant at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller reported at 1:54 p.m. that three unknown suspects described as Hispanic males between the ages of 17 and 24 exited the store with two shopping carts full of unpaid liquor. The suspects entered an unknown black vehicle parked on Michigan Avenue and fled northbound. Omarr
charged with aggravated
weapon, two counts of unlawful use or possession of weapons or ammunition by a convicted felon and disorderly conduct subsequent to the report of a road rage near Route 83 and St. Charles 3:47 p.m.
Warrant arrest
May 22
Police said Dajuan Lowe, 28, of Matteson, was found to be driving while license suspended and had three warrants out of DuPage County and a warrant out of Will County subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and I-290 at 7:46 p.m.
Man charged in 150 mph highspeed chase with police Allegedly weaves in and out
of
traffic mid-day on a Monday
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Illinois State Police Troop 15 Captain Linda Mandat have announced that bond has been set for an Oswego man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase. Vermain Schaefer, 27, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Margaret O’Connell set bond at $100,000 with 10 percent to apply. Schaefer is charged with one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses.
On Monday, May 22 at approximately 12:19 p.m., while performing speed enforcement measures in the area of I-88 and I-355, an Illinois State Trooper allegedly observed a motorcycle, later determined to be driven by Schaefer, traveling at a high rate of speed at the Washington Street exit on westbound I-88.
When the officer activated his oscillating lights and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, it is alleged that the motorcycle was traveling at 100 mph at this time.
It is further alleged that instead of pulling over upon noticing the officer’s oscillating lights, Schaefer immediately accelerated reaching speeds of approximately 135 mph while weaving in and out of traffic.
The trooper on the ground did not pursue the motorcycle. Illinois State Police Air Ops monitored the motorcycle, which allegedly reached speeds of approximately 150 mph on westbound I-88. It is alleged that after approximately 27 minutes, Schaefer exited the expressway and parked on Ramm Drive in Naperville where he was taken into custody without incident.
It is further alleged that Schaefer did not have a valid driver’s license.
Schaefer’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 20 for arraignment in front of Judge O’Connell.
Pints to host Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest ticket pre-sale
Father’s Day is right around the corner. You don’t have to be a dad to secure your ticket to the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest, although it does make for a wonderful gift. Visit Pints, 112 S. York Road in Elmhurst, Saturday, June 17, between 6 and 8 p.m. to get early discounted tickets for the 8th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest at this exclusive, pre-sale event.
The Fest this year is Saturday, Sept. 16 from 1-6 p.m. on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Avenue.
This limited, one-time ticket event will offer general admission tickets (1-6 p.m.) for $40, $5 off the “early bird” discounted rate and early entry tickets (12-6 p.m.) at $50, also $5 off the “early bird” rate.
Regular ticket sales will begin Saturday, July 1 online at elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com. Last year, the Craft Beer Fest hosted more than 1,000 attendees and more are expected this year.
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation raises funds for the Elmhurst History Museum.
The grants are provided for exhibits, educational programs and the Churchville Schoolhouse. Pints, our event co-sponsor, has been a staple in Elmhurst since 2010.
They offer a great selection of craft beers and a full menu which will be available during the evening
City to host
‘Special Kids Day, City Works!’
Save the date for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” on Saturday, June 10 from 12 noon – 4 p.m., taking place at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. This family event, designed for kids and adults with special needs, is brought to you by the Special Kids Day Organization and the City of Elmhurst.
Come explore how the City of Elmhurst works! Learn from the firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and public works team. Enjoy a quiet space for story time by the Elmhurst History Museum. Elmhurst’s Mayor Scott Levin will take your “vote” to find out some of the City’s favorite stories in 2023.
In partnership with Elmhurst’s Special Kids Day organization, the City of Elmhurst aims to create a unique experience for individuals with special needs; a “City Works” tour to learn how cities operate. The environment will be designed for participants to feel comfortable and free to explore different stations. Departments will provide demonstrations, hands on activities, public safety tips, and a fun opportunity tailored for individuals with special needs to interact with the city employees and elected officials who provide essential services to the community. No registration required.
of the pre-sale. Brewers are committing and local business sponsors are showing their support. Four Platinum sponsors are
returning including: Lakeside Bank, Kelly Stetler - Compass Realty, Elmhurst Bank, and Katris Law Group.
First-time Platinum sponsors are The
Hinton Agency–Farmers Insurance and McGrath Elmhurst Toyota. Stop by Pints, enjoy a cold one or dinner, while punching your ticket to
the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest. Stay up-to-date at elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com or follow us on social media.
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Jefferson parent hopes to support new 3rd graders
I want to congratulate and offer support to the parents of our new incoming 3rd graders at Jefferson Elementary School here in Elmhurst. They are standing up for their children. School District 205 is planning on putting these students into two classrooms instead of the three classrooms they usually have. This means there will be 26 students in one classroom, and 27 students in the other classroom. I am a retired grade school teacher and any teacher will tell you that a class that size is not conducive to learning. Besides that, these incoming 3rd graders are known as “The COVID Kindergarteners.” They are the students that missed the last half of preschool due to school closings, and they had Kindergarten online! Can you imagine that? Five year olds expected to learn online! Teachers and parents trying to help manage their learning! The result has been educational learning delays, social learning delays, and
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behavior problems for this group of students. And these problems have lingered as students, parents, and teachers have struggled to help them catch up. Now 205 School District, with a new Superintendent of Schools, and a new principal at Jefferson Elementary School, have decided along with the school board, to put this same group of students into two classrooms, instead of three, with exceptionally large class sizes. Bravo to the parents who are fighting for their kids. Elmhurst has a high tax rate and parents live here and pay this high tax rate because they want their children to have a high quality education. Respectful class sizes are a part of that. Let’s hope our school district thinks about the message they are sending to the students and parents of Jefferson Elementary School, and give those incoming 3rd graders the teachers and class sizes they deserve.
Rebecca Villiard
Food for Life: Dining for a Cause raises funds for local families Event raises $27,000 for holiday food drive
UCCA would like to thank everyone who participated in and donated to this year’s Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause held Thursday, May 18, at Wilder Mansion. Nearly 200 guests enjoyed delicious food and
beverage tastings from 15 area businesses and raised more than $27,000 for UCCA. Money raised will be used toward the purchase of food and food gift cards for Elmhurst Community School District 205 children and their families who are experiencing difficult times.
Thank you to our Participating Restaurants: Bottle Theory, Cuvee, Dak Dak Korean Wings, Firewater BBQ, Fitz’s Pub, Francesca’s Amici,
Gambino’s Deli, Gia Mia, Kilwins Elmhurst, Lezza Spumoni & Desserts, Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats, Primos Locos, Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Tannins Wine Bar & Boutique, and Victory Meat & Seafood.
UCCA has been providing food to local residents for 43 years. This year UCCA provided food and paper products to almost 280 families at our Holiday Food Drive and provided them with food gift cards to be used towards the purchase of fresh meat and produce. These families also receive food gift cards in November, March and July. UCCA also offers families an opportunity to shop at Mobile Food Pantries eight times a year and provides food gift cards to senior citizens residing at Greencastle of Elmhurst four times throughout the year.
Thank you to our Sponsors: 7-11, BMO Harris / Rob Hallberg, Bonheur White Glove Serving, Inc., Bottle Theory, Carousel Flowers, Community Bank of Elmhurst, Edward Jones / Michael Hirsch, Elmhurst Bank, Elmhurst Independent, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library, Euclid Beverage, Fitz’s Pub, Guaranteed Rate / John Noldan, Kelly Stetler / Compass, LW Reedy, Lakeside Bank, Mehta Motors Inc. / My Car Wash, Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Stolper State Farm, Tail Gate, Tannins, and Wilkins Hyundai Mazda.
Blair-Sherlock seeks teammates for ACS’s Relay for Life
State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, issued the following statement Wednesday: State Representative Diane Blair-Sherlock has announced that she will be leading ‘Team Blair-Sherlock’ at the Relay for Life of Elmhurst, Addison, Lombard and Villa Park on Friday, June 9 at the The Hub at Berens Park, located at 493 Oaklawn Ave in Elmhurst.
Registration begins at 7 p.m. and the Race steps off with the Survivor Lap at 8 p.m. This year there will be a Glow For Hope 1 Mile Walk with Luminaria in honor of those who have been touched by cancer. If you would like to join ‘Team Blair-Sherlock’ or make a donation visit bit.ly/TeamBlair-Sherlock For more information, call 630415-3520 or email JaxWest.D46@ gmail.com.
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It was a beautiful night on Thursday May 18, when about 200 guests came to Wilder Mansion to take part in this year’s ‘Taste of the Town’ hosted by United Community Concerns Association (UCCA). The event raised more than $27,000 to use toward food and food gift cards for families within the borders of School District 205.
Time gives us many gifts
Celebrating Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects about 20 per 100,000 individuals so uniquely it has earned the nickname “snowflake disease.” People with MG experience a wide range of weaknesses with voluntary muscles of the body – particularly those that control the eyes, mouth, throat, and limbs – affecting and impairing movement, breathing, eating and facial expression. As a rare disease, people who live with it often feel alone in their suffering. Symptoms can strike at any moment and in some cases, months or years can pass before you might receive a diagnosis.
I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in the late 1970s after many years of struggling with my health and feeling hopeless about ever feeling better. Episodes of unexplained and sudden breathing problems and speech related issues kept me engaged with solving the difficult puzzle of what was happening to me. After years of adjusting my diet and lifestyle to try to feel normal again, I landed in the hospital for what would result in surgery and a diagnosis topped with a healthy dose of shock and confusion. I had only heard of myasthenia gravis; I didn’t know anyone who had it and knew nothing about it or what it would mean for me and my family – I felt alone with this diagnosis.
Unfortunately, my reaction is common for those who are diagnosed with MG. Even the medical community isn’t widely informed about MG – in many ways it remains a mystery that experts are trying to understand – but diagnosis and treatment are getting better with time.
I have lived for decades with myasthenia gravis, which has afforded me time to learn about it and time to share my story. Time has also gifted the MG community with tremendous advancements in research and treatment as well as a growing network of resources available to those living with MG. The nonprofit organization, Conquer MG, which was in its infancy when I was first diagnosed, is a great source of support to the MG community in Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Wisconsin.
In June, I celebrate my 91st birthday and Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. Even though there still is no cure for the disease that changed my life, I have hope that new treatments and maybe an eventual cure will come – in time.
I want to encourage anyone living with myasthenia gravis to share their own story – it’s one way we can bring awareness to this disease and help those who are impacted feel less alone in their struggle and journey.
Peggy Cashman Elmhurst resident
Conquer Myasthenia Gravis (Conquer MG) hosts its 11th Annual Viking Challenge for MG, which takes place on Sunday, June 4 in Elmhurst’s Berens Park, 493 Oaklawn
Avenue. The 5K Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Register today at RunSignup.com/ Race/IL/Elmhurst/VirtualVikingChallengeforMG . Fees: $45 per
person ($50 on event day), $15 per youth (0 - 13). Proceeds will help fund Conquer Myasthenia Gravis programs of support, education, awareness, and research.
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Pictured is the group that calls itself the Pacers of Park Place as the members all have matching T-shirts and enjoy a good brisk walk in the out-of-doors.
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Elmhurst University Athletics announces partnership with Elmhurst Bank
Elmhurst University Athletics has announced a three-year partnership with Elmhurst Bank, a branch of Hinsdale Bank & Trust, N.A., and a Wintrust Community Bank®.
As a partner, Elmhurst Bank will serve as the lead sponsor of Elmhurst University’s scoreboard and scorer’s table in R.A. Faganel Hall, with its name displayed during all Elmhurst
sporting events held in the gymnasium. Elmhurst Bank will also be a featured sponsor on the University’s athletics web page, elmhurstbluejays.com.
“We are extremely excited to begin our partnership with Elmhurst Bank,” Elmhurst University director of athletics Glen Brittich said. “They are a trusted and highly recognizable
member of the Chicagoland community, and our partnership will benefit our student-athletes in the promotion and support of their experience here at Elmhurst. We are thrilled to work with Elmhurst Bank over the next three years.”
“Elmhurst Bank is excited to embark on this partnership with Elmhurst University,” said president of
Park Place of Elmhurst ranked among ‘Best’ by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report recently released its list of Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living communities, and Park Place of Elmhurst is among the honorees.
Park Place of Elmhurst received Best Independent Living recognition, as well as Best Continuing Care Retirement Community honors.
U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News’ statistical assessment of performance on consumer satisfaction surveys.
Only 43% of the nearly 4,000 communities that U.S. News evaluated earned a “Best” rating.
Park Place of Elmhurst is a Providence Life Services community. For more information, visit ParkPlaceElmhurst.com.
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Elmhurst Bank John Czyzycki. “Elmhurst University is a long-standing, proud institution with a stellar reputation and prolific athletic teams. We are fortunate to align ourselves with such a quality institution.”
First Congregational’s Green Garden Fair deemed successful
The Green Garden Fair was held at the First Congregational Church on the morning of Saturday, May 13, when
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Caroline O’Hara displays the birdseed ornaments she makes and sells while her mom Anne looks on.
Alec Dawson, William Roman and Jack Dawson helped distribute plants that were preordered.
Mary Swanson, Heather Cross and Mary Lindahl
seedlings at the Fair.
Elmhurst student takes part in Pinewood Derby
On Saturday, April 15, the Boy Scouts of America Chippewa District Pinewood Derby took place at Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale. Each pack from the Chippewa District sent their top three winners from their Bear pack’s derby race.
Elmhurst resident and Cub Scout Niam Patel represented the Bear Pack at Saturday’s derby race. The cars were built by the Cub Scouts, but it’s apparent that some have some assistance from their parent.
A member of the Chippewa Boys Scouts of American Leader would
take a car and place it on the racetrack, then one of the Cub scouts would count down from three to one and the leader would pull a lever that released the four cars down the track.
Each car raced on each of the four lanes and the car with the fastest average of the four races won the championship.
There were three trophies for the top three winners. Niam’s car was not the fastest car, but he had a lot of fun cheering for his car and for his fellow Cub Scout friends’ cars.
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Above: Cub Scout Niam Patel proudly holds his Derby car after competing in the Chippewa District Pinewood Derby race. He had a fun time cheering his car as it raced down the racetrack. Left: Cub Scout Niam Patel points out his navy blue car with the Hawk painted in silver, representing his favorite football team at the Chippewa District Pinewood Derby Race.
York Key Club members strike a pose together with their friends (including the four-legged variety!) while volunteering the Kiwanis Club booth at the Spring Road Pet Parade held recently. They are (from left): Tatum Olson, Mia Soverino, Donyn McDermott and Shirin Dianati.
Obituaries
John F. “Jack” Donahue
Born on the south side of Chicago to Frank and Margaret (Swanson) Donahue, Jack was a proud alum of St. Rita High School who later graduated from Loyola University School of Law. He served as a DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney for two years before starting a private practice. Throughout his celebrated career, Jack served as the President of the DuPage County Bar Association, was founder and President of the DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, was recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the nation and honored as the DuPage County Lawyer of the Year in 2000. In 2007 Jack was named a Laureate of the Illinois State Bar Association, and as recently as 2020 he was honored with the Ralph Gabric Award for Professional Excellence.
Jack was a devoted husband to his wife, Linda (nee Eckert), and a loving father to Rachel Donahue (Marc Rodkey) and John “Dusty” Donahue. He was an exceptional bonus dad to William Stratton (Brian Coffin) and Bethany Stratton (Dustin Perkins), supportive father-in-law to Tricia West (Bill), and a doting grandfather of Morgan Donahue and Riley Donahue. Jack was pre-deceased by his siblings James Donahue, Virginia “Ginny” Hickey, Mary Lou Gunkel, and Lester Donahue. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Dineen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A man of many talents and even more stories, Jack was gener-
ous with his love and his time alike. He always championed the underdog and covered the home team… unless it was the Packers. As an avid golfer, world traveler and philanthropic spirit, everywhere he went was a better place because he had been there.
Jack passed peacefully on Dec. 28 surrounded by his family and friends. A Memorial Visitation for Jack to be held Friday, June 9 from 4-7 p.m. at First Congregational UCC of Elmhurst, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst, with a Celebration of Life to follow on Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Congregational UCC of Elmhurst, Attn: Music Fund, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126. For info, (630) 834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com.
Ralph C. Di Capua, 90 Ralph C. Di Capua, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Beverly, Loving father of John Di Capua; fond brother of Connie De Fronzo, the late Theresa Di Capua and the late Antoinette Di Capua; dear uncle of Gina, Jamie and Christina; great uncle of Gino and Dominic. Private Inurnment Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Memorials to The Anti-Cruelty Society 510 N. La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60654. Arrangements by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, Elmhurst or call ¬630-8341133.
Elmhurst Public Library programs
Friday, June 2 from 2-4 p.m. Friday Features: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/Friday. No registration.
Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Canasta
Join us for a friendly game of Canasta every week. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. No registration.
Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Summer Reading Party
Pick up summer reading logs for the whole family, check out books, and have fun! Enjoy games, crafts, and more for all ages. Drop-in. No registration.
Monday, June 5 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Scrabble
Play a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels welcome. Live in-person. No registration.
Monday, June 5 from 7-8 p.m.
Narcan Training
Learn how to recognize an overdose, the steps to revive someone, and how to administer Narcan. Presented with DuPage Recovery Oriented Systems of Care. Hybrid event. Registration required.
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York boys track 800 relay team places second in state Dukes
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The York boys track team tied for 11th as a team at the recent Class 3A state track and field finals held at O’Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. The Dukes finished with 22 points, tied with Naperville Central and Chicago Kenwood.
York’s 800 relay team finished second in the state with a time of 1:27.07. Homewood-Flossmoor won the state title with a time of 1:26.20. York’s relay included Luke Mailander, Joey Valeski, Cash Langley and Leo Glennon. The Dukes ran 1:27.60 in the prelims. York took sixth in the state in the 400 relay with a time of 42.75 with Mailander, Kelly Watson, Langley and Glennon. York’s 1,600 relay also played sixth in the state with Payton Noble, Aidan Hill, Charles MacPhail and Valeski running 3:21.79. That group ran 3:21.48 in prelims.
Junior Gavin Schaer finished fifth
senior Aiden Hill runs the final 100-meters of the 800-meter dash. The Duke runner took ninth with a time of 1 minute, 54.42 seconds. He also helped the 1,600-meter relay team finish sixth with a 3:21.79. During his career, Hill earned three track medals as he was a member of the 3,200-meter relay team one year ago.
finish tied for 11th as a team in
in the pole vault with a mark of 4.45 meters. He went 4.30 in prelims and placed fourth. Hill, a senior, finished ninth in the state in the 800 run with a time of 1:54.42. Hill ran 1:55.52 in the prelims. Noble, also a senior, was 16th in the state in the shot put with a throw of 43.63 meters. Senior Danny O’Shaughnessy finished 22nd in the 1,600 run at state with a time of 4:27.51. Langley (100 dash) and Valeski (400 run) both qualified for state but did not score in their re-
spective events.
Earlier, York took fourth at the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet, while the York sophomores placed second. At the varsity level, the 400 and 800 relay teams won conference titles. The 400 team included Langley, Glennon, Mailander and Watson, while the 800 team featured Mailander, Valeski, Langley and Noble. The 800 relay team broke the conference meet record set back in 1991. Their
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1:27.25 time was the second-fastest in the state at the time. Valeski won the 200 dash conference title, while O’Shaughnessy was second in the 800, Schaer was second in the pole vault, Matthew Vezza placed third in high jump and Hill took fourth in the 1,600 run.
At the Class 3A Wheaton-Warrenville South sectional, York took second and qualified individuals or teams for state in nine of the 18 events. Langley won the 100 dash,
Senior all-state quartet - The York Duke 1,600-meter relay team poses for a photo after earning sixth place at the Illinois High School Association Class 3A State Finals, which were held Saturday at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field. From left to right are: Joey
IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team finishes fourth in state York baseball team earns second regional title in a row
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team can lay its head on the 2023 accomplishment pillow knowing it is one of the best in the state. The Knights capped off a fabulous season by finishing fourth at the Class 1A state tournament held at North Central College in Naperville. ICCP lost to Pleasant Plains coop 1-0 in the third-place game to finish the season 16-6 overall.
In the loss to Pleasant Plains, the victors scored the game’s only goal at the 36:40 mark of the first half. The Knights took three shots and had
six shots off goal, while attempting three corner kicks. Pleasant Plains took four shots and had five shots off goal, while attempting two corners. Evelyn Flores made two saves in goal for the Knights.
Earlier at North Central, ICCP dropped a 1-0 game in penalty kicks to Rock Island Alleman in the state semifinals. Alleman lost to Normal University 1-0 in the state title game in double overtime. Against Alleman, the Knights had 13 shots and 11 that went off goal and had six corner kicks. Alleman took just one shot and had no corner kicks. In the penalty kick phase after two scoreless over-
times, Alleman made all five of its attempts, while Avery Berschel, Matea O’Donnell and Maura Grogan each made a goal and the Knights missed one attempt.
This is the second time the Knights have finished fourth in Class 1A.
The 2017 team also accomplished the same feat. The 2008 ICCP team qualified for the Class A state finals and lost in the quarterfinals. ICCP is 35-7-2 over the last two years under coach Antonio Godinez.
For the season, O’Donnell led the Knights in scoring with 15 goals and
while Valeski won the 400. Hill was second in the 800. O’Shaughnessy was second in the 1,600, while Schaer was second in the pole vault and Noble was second in the discus. York won the 400 relay sectional title with Mailander, Watson, Langley and Glennon. The Dukes also won the 800 relay title with Mailander, Glennon, Langley and Noble. The 1,600 relay team took second with Hill, Noble, Danny Karnatz and Valeski.
ICCP softball team reaches sectional championship; Raffaelli breaks school home run record York softball team wins regional title
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The IC Catholic Prep softball team saw its season come to a close after a 14-4 loss in five innings to Montini in the championship game of the Class 2A Westmont sectional. The Knights finished the year 24-9 overall. The Knights reached the championship game at Westmont after an 8-5 win over Chicago DePaul College Prep in the semifinals.
ICCP won a regional title for a 10 th year in a row after a 19-0 victory over Westmont in the title game of the Class 2A IC Catholic Prep regional at Plunkett Park in Elmhurst.
The Knights reached the regional title game after being awarded a 7-0 forfeit semifinal win against Chicago Noble/Golder. ICCP finished third in the Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division with an 8-3 record.
Heading into the sectional championship game, junior Analisa Raffaelli was hitting .604 with 58 hits, 15 doubles, one triple, 13 home runs, 40 RBI, 59 runs scored and 35 stolen bases. Raffaelli broke the ICCP school record for most home runs in a season. Junior Anjelina Dwyer was hitting .500 with 43 hits, 15 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 38 RBI and 32 runs scored. Junior Kayla Carrillo was hitting .462 with 48 hits, seven doubles, six triples, 33 RBI and 27 runs scored. Senior Riley Venn was hitting .490 with 47 hits, 18 doubles, two triples, 36 runs scored and 34 RBI.
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Valeski (#3390), Charles MacPhail (#3385), Aiden Hill (#3381) and Payton Noble (#3387).
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Leslie headed to Le Moyne
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
ate Bella Leslie wanted to head east for college.
at NCAA Division II Le Moyne College where the former Knights volleyball and soccer standout will continue her volleyball career at the Syracuse, New York school as a libero.
at were on the East Coast,” Leslie told the Independent last week. “I visited Le Moyne and really liked it. It reminded me of high school because it was a small school, and in a smaller school you will know a lot more faces than if I would have gone to a bigger school. The cam pus there is really pretty. It sits on a big hill and the scenery around it is great. Everything is pretty close together. They have very nice facil ities. The volleyball program has good workout facilities and a nice locker room. I liked how modern it was.”
at Le Moyne. “They have a good nursing program,” she said. “As far as what kind of a nurse I want to be, I’m not quite sure yet.”
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Leslie played volleyball and girls soccer at IC Catholic Prep all four years. She was a center-midfielder on the Knights soccer team.
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Leslie’s volleyball journey started in the fifth grade, the first year she could play the sport at IC Grade School. She’s been playing club volleyball since seventh grade, most recently with the Chicago Elite group that practices out of Scores in Willow Springs and Montini High School in Lombard.
fore that I haven’t been doing anything because senior soccer season and the club volleyball season were cancelled. We were supposed to go to a few club volleyball qualifiers in Grand Rapids and Louisville. This summer, we have some tournaments planned over the next few weekends. They are little tournaments with all of the local clubs.
the spring. Right now the plan is to have a season, but we won’t know until the next 7-10 days.”
Timothy Christian hurdler Nathan Canada competes in the 110 meter hurdles. Canada advanced from Thursday’s prelims to Saturday’s final, where he finished sixth in the race to earn a medal and all-state status. The Trojan senior finished the race in 15.56 seconds. The State Championships were held May 25-27, 2023.
Nothing large and really local.
Other than that, I have been trying to work out a lot and stay in shape.
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I’ve been running a lot, so I got into that. I try and run every day.”
strikes.
“I’m really excited to be able to play volleyball in college,” she said. “It gives me something to do.
Leslie said she is scheduled to report to Le Moyne in the Aug. 1215 timeframe, but noted preseason volleyball activities already have
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They lost to West Chicago on think an own goal in the last five minutes. That was against the state champs in the sectional finals. That’s a hell of a season if you ask me.”
Stopka will teach Spanish at York. He taught Spanish and one math class at St. Pat’s. “My philosophy is I am more of a players’ coach,” he said.
Immaculate Conception sophomore Evan Smith dashes to the finish line in the 100-meter dash. The Knight sprinter qualified in four individual events, the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash, and two relays, the 400-meter relay as well as the 800-meter relay. He finished 17th in the prelims in both the 100-meter dash (11.22 seconds) and 200-meter dash (:22.75). The Knights were 14th in the 400-meter relay, crossing the finish line in :44.00. They were 17th in the 800-meter relay with a time of 1:32.14.
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The York softball team recorded victories over Oak Lawn and Downers Grove North to win the recent Class 4A Downers Grove North regional title. It was York’s seventh regional title since 2013 and third since 2018. The two wins pushed York to 17-14 on the season. York is the No. 7 seed in the Chicago Marist sectional, while Oak Lawn was the No. 10 seed and Downers North was the No. 2 seed. In the 5-3 title win over the host and second-seeded Trojans, York pounded out 11 hits. Lily Burda went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored. Madison Tran was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk. Madison Peck cracked a three-run homer in the fourth that erased a 3-2 Downers Grove North lead and proved to be the game-winner. Mariann Blass went 2-for-4 and had a double, while also stealing a base. Avery Kanouse pitched the final 5 2/3 innings and allowed only five hits and no runs, while striking out six and walking one. She threw 59 of 80 pitches for
In a 5-2 win over Oak Lawn in the regional semifinals, York trailed 2-0 in the fourth before scoring four runs in the bottom of the frame and then adding an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth. Tran, Taylor McMillen, Anna Marsh, Maggie Demopoulos, Blass and Eliana Garcia each had a hit. Marsh’s hit was a double. Kanouse pitched the first 3 2/3 innings and struck out five. McMillen went the final 3 1/3 innings, allowing only one hit, while striking out two.
But if all systems are a go, Leslie can’t wait to take her skills as a libero to the next level with the Dolphins. “I feel like being a libero you have to be really quick and that is typically what I am good at. I have really good reaction time,” she said. “I like diving on the floor and saving balls. It’s a really good feeling when you make a save. The position fits my personality, too. You have to be the loudest one on the court. I have a loud personality. You have to be pretty loud if you want to be a libero. I think I match that description.”
huge rah-rah person. I’m a little bit more of an individual players’ coach. I will pull kids to the side at practice and games and teach them.”
“I have been a big Liverpool soccer supporter ever since 2015 when Jurgen Klopp came over and he’s known as a players’ coach. He’s kind of my coaching idol. I want to related to the players and form bonds with them. am more light-hearted and smiling. I like to have fun and joke with the kids. The goal is understanding where each player can be successful and the provide the best way possible to convey the knowledge they need at the position they play. I am not big
In earlier action, York dropped a 3-1 nonconference game to Chicago Lane Tech. Burda went 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Marsh also was 2-for-3, as was Demopoulos (1 run scored). Blass also had a hit. Marsh and Burda each had a double. Burda stole a base.
Kanouse allowed six hits over seven innings and struck out 11
York closed out West Suburban Conference Silver Division play with a 13-4 win over Hinsdale Cen -
Stopka noted York has been doing conditioning drills and said the plan as of earlier last week was to start summer camp pending District 205 approval. “I have probably been able to meet 60 to 70 percent of the players so far,” he said. “If it does get approved that would be the start of our contact days with four days a week for three weeks straight. And even though the IHSA waived the blackout dates before the school year, we won’t take advantage of that. I’m pretty sure families have plans to do things before school starts. I’m the new guy and I’m not going to say you can’t go with your family. Go do it and enjoy it. This is a crazy and
tral. The Dukes had 15 hits and led 8-3 after two innings before scoring five more runs over the final three innings. Burda went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and three RBI. Peck was 4-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI. Demopoulos was 2-for-3 with a run scored and three RBI. Burda and Peck both hit home runs. Kanouse was the winning pitcher. She struck out 13 and walked two in a complete-game effort.
ble and transparent and communicate with everybody.”
York played in the Class 4A Chicago Marist sectional earlier this week in a game against WSC Silver foe and No. 11 sectional seed Lyons Township in a game played at Lyons due to Marist graduation. If York won that game, it will face either Marist or Chicago Mother McAuley for the Marist sectional title Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Chicago Marist for a chance to play in the Marist supersectional against the winner of the Lockport Township sectional.
Marist is the No. 1 seed in the sectional, while McAuley is the No. 5 seed.
As far as the future, Stopka wants York competing at a high level on a consistent basis. “The short-term goal is to restock and build up the team,” he said. “A large portion of last year’s team was seniors, especially the starting 11. We have to make sure the now juniors are up to the speed of the varsity level and are ready to contribute. We want to keep that pipeline going with the younger groups of players. We want to make sure we are not only competitive, but that we are competing for regionals, sectionals and supersectionals. It starts for me with this junior class that is coming in. We want them ready to go and setting the standard for these other classes that come in so they can also contribute right off • Stopka
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ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NUMBER 23 P 05
Request for Conditional Use Permits and Variations
Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 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 Nathan Filip, President of Premier Outdoor Environments, Inc. (property owner- 977 S. Route 83, LLC, Randall Bronge, Manager), for a Conditional Use Permit for a landscape business with outdoor storage, including tenants outdoor storage, in required setbacks with an 8 and 6 foot solid fence and a variation from parking requirements on properties commonly known as 977 S. Route 83 and 968 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of operating a landscape business with outdoor storage, including outdoor storage for tenants, in required setbacks and utilizing existing parking spaces.
Following is a legal description of the subject property:
LOT 11 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 309.25 FEET AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 157.0 FEET AS MEASURED ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, AND EXCEPTING THE PART TAKEN BY STATE BOND ISSUE FOR ROUTE 83), AND LOT 10 (EXCPT THE NORTH 309.25 FEET AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 157.0 FEET THEREOF) IN PARK FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 14 AND 15, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 3, 1909 AS DOCUMENT 97528, IN DUPAGE COUNTY ILLINOIS.
PIN: 06-15-206-006-0000 and 06-15206-022-0000
The common street addresses are 977 S. Route 83 and 968 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the I1 Restricted Industrial District. If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Development Department 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 23 P 04
Requests for Conditional Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances
Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 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 Elmhurst University for a Conditional Use Permit for a Preliminary Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance and a Conditional Use Permit for Building Height at the property commonly known as 190 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of constructing a new Health Sciences facility.
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Following is a legal description of the subject property: THE NORTH 32 ACRES OF THE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE EAST 8 RODS OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPTING THAT PART OF SAID 32 ACRES CONVEYED BY THOMAS B. BYRAN AND WIFE TO THE CATHOLIC BISHOP OF CHICAGO BY DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 20, 1865 IN BOOK 28 DOCUMENT 6183 WHICH CONVEYED 2 ACRES IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT, SAID 2 ACRES BEING 12 RODS WIDE MEASURING FROM EAST TO WEST AND ALSO EXCEPTING 1 ACRE CONVEYED TO GERMAN EVANGELICAL ST. PETER’S CHURCH BY DEEDS BOTH DATED MAY 13, 1878 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 50 OF DEEDS PAGE 132 AND 167 RESPECTIVELY AS DOCUMENTS 25708 AND 26145 RESPECTIVELY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING 1 CHAIN EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST ON THE QUARTER SECTION LINE 1.95 CHAINS; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH QUARTER SECTION LINE 5.1275 CHAINS; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH QUARTER SECTION LINE 1.95 CHAINS TO THE EAST LINE OF THE CATHOLIC CEMETERY; THENCE NORTH 5.1275 CHAINS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-02-400-002
The common street address is 190 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the CI Civic Institutional District. If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Development Department 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
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also tied for the team lead in assists with 10. Grazie Narcisi added 12 goals and 10 assists. Kelsey McDonough had eight goals and six assists, while Berschel had six goals and two assists and Ashley Zwolinski had six goals. Brynn Laluya had five goals and four assists, while Grogan had four goals and six assists. Allie Geiger had four goals and four assists. Alysa Lawton had two goals and four assists and Lucy Russ also had two goals and four assists.
Heading into the state semifinals. Flores had a 0.35 goals-against average and had allowed seven goals all season. IC Catholic Prep had 15 shutouts this season.
In fact, of its 16 wins, only one time did a team score a goal against the Knights (3-1 win over Hinsdale South).
The Knights reached North Central after a 2-0 win over Richmond-Burton in the Concordia University supersectional held in River Forest. Zwolinski, Berschel, Molly Ryan and Grogan
were the team captains this season. York baseball
The York baseball team also brought home some holiday hardware after winning the Class 4A South Elgin regional championship. The Dukes were 7-2 winners over the host Storm. York reached the regional title game after a 4-0 win over Wheaton North. Ryan Sloan pitched a complete-game two-hit shutout and struck out 13 in seven innings.
The regional title was York’s second in a row. Those two regional titles represent York’s first since 1995. Of course, last year’s Dukes’ team advanced to the Class 4A supersectional round, winning the team’s first sectional title since the 1993 team won the Class AA state title. York is the No. 5 seed in the Class 4A South Elgin sectional, while Wheaton North was the No. 12 seed and South Elgin was the No. 4 seed.
York returned to the Elgin area Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. to play in the Class 4A South Elgin sectional at Jud-
son University against No. 1 sectional seed St. Charles East. The other sectional Wednesday night featured No. 7 seed Batavia against No. 15 seed Wheaton-Warrenville South. If York defeated St. Charles East, it will play for the sectional title Saturday at 11 a.m. at Judson against either Batavia or Wheaton-South. The winner heads to the Class 4A Kane County Cougars supersectional at Northwestern Medicine Field Monday, June 5 at 6 p.m. against the winner of the Dundee-Crown sectional.
In earlier action, the Dukes were 10-0 West Suburban Conference crossover winners against Hinsdale South on senior day at York.
York also recorded a recent 13-1 win over Lyons Township to win the season series against the Lions and move to 10-5 in WSC Silver Division action. Jack Braun went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI and a walk. Chris Danko had three RBI, while Lucas Bormann pitched five innings and allowed no earned runs on his way to the win.
