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Morley: ‘Every storm water project functioned as it should’

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Following the substantial rain event that took place in Elmhurst on Memorial Day, the Elmhurst City Council had a discussion about how flood mitigation projects are currently performing, especially how they worked on that day.

During his mayoral report in the City Council meeting on Monday, June 6, Mayor Steve Morley brought up the recent storm.

“We had a pretty major storm event … on Memorial Day, to the point that I couldn’t even get out of my own driveway,” he said. “This has been the wettest May on record since 1871 with over 8.2 inches of rain; that’s over 4.5 inches above normal. We posted a press release on Memorial Day, noting we had more than a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes.

“The total storm event for the day was 2.6 inches and that is a LOT of rain, that is not normal, we continue to break records, not the kind of records we like.

“I’m very happy to say every storm water project that we have put in place functioned as it should and took on water,” the mayor continued. “You can’t count how many homes we saved, but just the amount of people who were so grateful, who have posted online, who have called in, or who have written.

This is probably the biggest test of our storm water infrastructure since I’ve been mayor. And I’m happy to actually show some of the answers to these residents who have been asking for help for so long.”

Morley then brought up the District

205 School Board.

“That being said, there are still residents near Jackson School and near York High School, who do not have the same relief that the other residents do during these events. There are residents who are still listening to weather reports and getting nervous every time it rains in Elmhurst.

“We have the ability to help them but not without the School Board pitching in.”

The mayor then reminded residents that water in the streets is something that has to be accepted—but it’s better than water in homes.

“Part of storm water management is in the street, so during bad rains there

will be times when the streets fill up,” he said. “A great example would be Crescent Street; it does have a storm water project right next to the fire department, so that took on water, but Crescent street also took on water. The key point, though, is the homes did not.

“Streets taking on water is part of the system; it’s not great, but it’s not

a bad thing, when compared to homes taking on water.”

Mulliner offers his views Alderman Mark Mulliner (7th Ward) spoke up as a follow-up to the flooding discussion.

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Seeking 100 cards for WWII veteran’s 100th birthday Friends and family are requesting help from the community to celebrate the 100th birthday of World War II veteran, Sergeant Fae Gedz.

Mrs. Gedz was born on June 12, 1919, in Chicago and was raised in Maywood, where she attended Proviso Township High School. After high school, she was troubled by the turbulence of rising tensions in Europe, but motivated by the strong patriotism of her community and eager to do her part in the World War II war effort.

“I knew I had to get in there and do my part,” she said.

Gedz enlisted in the newly-formed Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and was assigned to the Ordnance Department, the division responsible for supplying weapons and ammunition to combat troops. She was deployed overseas early in 1943, and served at Allied Force Headquarters in Algiers, North Africa, under General Eisenhower in the United States Fifth Army.

After completion of the North African Campaign, her next assignment was to Headquarters in Caserta, Italy, where she was never far from the battlefront. There she witnessed the Bombing of Monte Cassino, as well

as the Allies liberation of Rome on June 5, 1944. Soon thereafter, her small unit of WACs received a private audience with Pope Pius XII as gratitude for their efforts.

After returning to the States, Sergeant Gedz continued to serve in Army Recruitment, which led her to meet her husband, John, an airman and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service as rear-gunner aboard a B-24 Bomber.

The two were married in 1946 and had five children.

“Mom and Dad were always very patriotic,” recalled her son Paul. “My parents always remembered every flag holiday, and proudly displayed their flag.”

Today, Gedz is a resident at Park Place of Elmhurst. In honor of her upcoming centennial birthday, the staff and her friends at Park Place are seeking to collect 100 birthday cards from community members. Those who wish to send well-wishes and to thank Sergeant Gedz for her service may mail a card to: Mrs. Fae Gedz Park Place of Elmhurst Apartment 1306 1050 S. Euclid Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126

York Radio Club holds annual Amateur Field Day

In a 24-hour blitz that will include nationwide radio communications, the Elmhurst-based York Radio Club will operate at least three radio stations from the Elmhurst Fire Department Training Facility, 910 N. Addison, on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23.

The operation will be part of Amateur Radio Field Day, an annual drill started in 1933 that’s designed to test emergency preparedness.

In past years, more than 30,000 ham operators in the U.S. and Canada have taken part. Visitors interested in learning more about the hobby, or those who are simply curious, are welcome. More information at yorkradioclub.com.

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Mrs. Fae Gedz, a resident of Park Place of Elmhurst, will soon be turning 100 years old and the team at Park Place is hoping to collect 100 birthday cards from well-wishers throughout the community. As the photo on her lap shows, Mrs. Gedz was one of the first women to serve in the Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II, and was stationed near the front in Italy and North Africa.

Storytelling group ‘Do Not Submit’ open to all

Do Not Submit, the long-running pressure, has found a new home in series of open mics that encourage Elmhurst. Fitz’s Spare Keys hosts the storytelling without judgment or very first Elmhurst event on Monday, June 17.

Do Not Submit was founded by Chicago-based storyteller Scott Whitehair in 2012. Over time, the series has grown to 14 sites in Chicagoland, including Logan Square, Edgewater, Evanston, and Oak Park.

How it works Attendees may arrive up to 30 minutes beforehand to sign up. Storytellers are called in order. Each storyteller has 7 minutes to tell or read a personal story of their choosing. No experience is necessary.

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City passes IGA with Villa Park for St. Charles Road bridge repair Park District, IDOT also part of agreement

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Public Works and Buildings (PWB) Committee of the Elmhurst City Council met on Tuesday, May 28, to discuss Elmhurst’s participation in an Intergovernmental Agreement {IGA) with the Village of Villa Park and the Elmhurst Park District, related to the St. Charles Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Located just west of Illinois Route 83 in the Pick Subdivision and leading into Villa Park, the four-lane St. Charles Road Bridge was constructed in 1979. As part of that construction, the state of Illinois, Villa Park, and the City of Elmhurst entered into an agreement that described the jurisdiction of the bridge as well as maintenance responsibilities.

The bridge is currently scheduled to have the bridge deck and substructure replaced beginning in the summer/fall of 2019. According to the PWB report, those portions have met their useful life, and need to be replaced for the safety of public motorists.

Villa Park has taken the lead on the

design of the bridge improvements and has already secured state and federal funding for 80% of the engineering and construction costs. Villa Park has asked the City to cover a proportionate share of the remaining local match (20% of total project cost) for both engineering and construction.

The proportionate share, based upon the limits of the construction project, would be 52% for Villa Park and 48% for Elmhurst, which equates to a potential financial responsibility of $78,800 for the City, based upon estimated costs.

In addition, while the state currently has jurisdiction over the bridge, Villa Park carries on the day-to-day mainte-

nance responsibilities of the structure.

Therefore, Villa Park has asked that the City consider funding a 50% share of these maintenance responsibilities because both municipal boundaries align at the structure.

The City of Elmhurst said it felt the funding and maintenance requests by Villa Park were fair and equitable, and a new IGA has been drafted to reflect the proposed changes to the funding and maintenance responsibilities between the two municipalities.

The new IGA also includes the Elmhurst Park District by reference, as the Salt Creek Greenway Trail resides under the bridge, and within the IDOT jurisdiction.

All three entities—IDOT, the Elmhurst Park District and the Village of Villa Park—reviewed the IGA and found it acceptable.

At its meeting on Monday, June 3, the Elmhurst City Council voted to approve the recommendation to enter into the IGA with the Village of Villa Park and the Elmhurst Park District.

In the interest of the project staying on the current construction schedule, it was recommended that the City Council suspend the rules to pass the recommendation at the same meeting. Later in the meeting, the Elmhurst City Council elected to approve and authorize the execution of the IGA.

intersection of York St. and Diversey.

A resident of Crown Road, spoke about the issue during public forum.

“We’ve been trying to [get the City to] put a stop sign at York and Diversey,” the resident said. “It is a very important issue, as there have been many accidents; some people have been hit by a car.

“There’s no time without some type of problem of someone pulling in and out, pulling out of McDonalds, etc.

There’s always a problem. I leave for

work at 5 a.m. and even then, it is an issue as people are flying down York Street. It seems like a dangerous issue and it’s something I wish we could address.”

Other north side citizens spoke up as well.

Don Gelsomino, who is a teacher and football coach at York High School, has lived on north Willow Road in Elmhurst for one year and has noticed the same issue. He said he feels there should be a stop sign at York and

Diversey.

“Everyone is happy with all the development in Elmhurst and that’s good,” he said, “but it comes with an increase in traffic. Making a left turn there, even at 5 or 6 a.m., there are a lot of close calls. I think it’s something to take a look at, while businesses continue to move into the north area of Elmhurst.”

A 56-year resident of north Elmhurst, Joe Martucci, said the townhomes on the north side make things more congested and said that York and Diversey was known locally as the “suicide corner.”

“In the past 56 years, there have been several accidents, and records indicate a few deaths, too,” he said.

“There are 1,000 children between Churchville and Fischer schools, there’s McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, the Shell gas station, Mangia [Napoli], the two car repair shops, gas stations, making it impossible to exit Diversey either north or south. I’ve been buying food and walking across to the townhouses and it’s near impossible. It’s been astronomically bad. I hope you take it into consideration.”

Joanne Saporta, a resident of Jill Court for 53 years, agrees the term “suicide corner” is correct.

“Several accidents have occurred there,” she said. “I’ve been rear-ended there. I was down by Mariano’s and my car was totaled; in fact, five cars were totaled in that incident. I remember they had removed the driver from one of the cars and there was McDonald’s food all over the street. I really can’t tell you how important this is. It is imperative that something be done.”

“The long and short of it is, there’s no walkability, no way to walk across York and get to any parks,” DiCianni said. “And it’s the same for the people that live to the east who want to visit those businesses on the other side of York.”

DiCianni said there had been 16 accidents in that area since 2015.

“The good news is, the cost could be covered by a Community Block Grant, which [are] federal [funds],” he said.

“There are likely TIF funds available for that as well.”

He presented a petition with 400 signatures in support of placing a stoplight at that intersection.

“We also have to remember that Mariano’s is a destination retailer which draws many people from outside the area,” said DiCianni. “We need to protect our north end—and our TIF funds. I hope we can get this done.”

North side residents seek traffic light at York and Diversey

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Several residents of Elmhurst’s north side came out to the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, June 6 to plead for a traffic light, a painted crosswalk and any other safety measures that could be afforded at the

Mayor discusses dispute with School District 205

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

During the mayor’s report at the City Council meeting on Monday, June 4, Mayor Steve Morley talked about the recent letter he sent urging School District 205 to come forward and work with the City on storm water mitigation projects.

The School Board has been non-responsive to his attempts to reach out, according to Morley.

“I have been urging 205 to come to the table and work with us,” he said.

“At the beginning of one of their last meetings, before they swore in their new Board members, they read a statement. I have since sent one letter to [Board President Kara] Caforio re-

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sponding [to that statement], then on May 28, I sent an open letter to all the elected members of the District 205 School Board.

“What I did was urge them to help us with the two storm water projects that they are able to help us with. I laid out what the City’s last offer was. I reiterated my preference and offered to meet with them in public. I’m doing everything I can to make all this public. District 205 and the City serve the same residents, there’s at least a 95% overlap. I ask everyone to please contact your District 205 School Board members and urge them to converse with the City.”

Morley said he tried to make his letter to District 205 “as succinct as

(Continued from front page) “First of all, I have to applaud the ample of another school district that City for how it has accomplished a has helped us out in a different way.” number of things. I went to Madison, I went to York Commons, and Another plea to hold most of the flood places on the south meetings before the public end, all the control systems we put “Keep in mind, when we drive in. Twelve hours later, I went back around and look at the land, we look to those same ones and they were at the parks, the schools, the county empty. So they [performed] exactly lands, the federal lands—those don’t the way they were supposed to do. It belong to a particular entity; they doesn’t mean they were dry, but the belong to the public and they need main water was out of them. It takes to be used by the public,” Mulliner a few days for everything to dry out, said. “So we need to make use of and that’s if we don’t have rain.” those lands for the public in the best Mulliner’s comments included a possible way. message to the District 205 School “I believe we have to have discusBoard. sions in the open. We’re trying to do “The mayor mentioned that these things to help the City, to help all the projects mainly take place in District schools, to help everyone, and I don’t 205,” he said. “In fact, we had pro- think it’s fair to the public to do these posed a project at Bryan Junior High meetings behind closed doors. I think and we ended up moving it over to they need to be out in the open so evthe Royal York because they were eryone can see what the discussion very willing to work with us. It’s im- is, and then people can add their two portant to note that the Royal York cents. It always helps to have more is not in District 205, it’s in the Salt voices. The more voices, the more Creek School District, so it’s an ex- solutions to the problem.”

possible.”

“District 205 posted on their web site on May 31 their acknowledgement of the letter received and stated it ‘inaccurately characterized the negotiations pertaining (to the) IGA between the City’s use of the portions of Jackson School and York High School.’ That’s just a portion of what they’ve written.”

That’s why Mayor Morley wants the meetings to be held publicly.

“I’m not saying we don’t disagree, but let’s disagree in public and let the residents figure out where they think things are.”

The mayor talked more about their response.

“Another thing it said was that the District 205 Board has chosen ‘not to engage in political rancor and posturing,’ which surprises me since they were the ones who started with a public statement coming out of a closed session. I am merely responding, so I would ask for clarification on that, if and when we do get together.

“Their response also said the Board ‘believes that residents of Elmhurst deserve solutions to flooding and that the Board will carefully consider the City’s requested storm water management projects without losing sight of the Board’s primary mission.’

“I also ask that the Board … keep in mind that the same residents just voted to give $168 million to help them. These same residents are asking for their help again at a much smaller scale; in fact, truly at no cost. The City is going to bear the cost of these projects on school property.

“I will continue to have reports on our progress with 205, I believe residents deserve answers.”

Morley went on to discuss the Memorial Day storm and how the area was in the midst of the wettest May on record since 1871, with 8.2 inches of rain.

DiCianni brings petition with 400 signatures Finally, former Elmhurst Mayor Pete DiCianni, who currently represents District #2 on the County Board, spoke up. He reminded the dais that he had grown up on the north side and that he and his six siblings went to Churchville School.

“We not only have the biggest TIF District put in place to make development happen on the north side, but also the Comprehensive Plan calls for more walkability,” he said. “We hoped to make it mirror the rest of the community.”

He mentioned that Elm Brook Extended Care is in that area and it takes care of many of our veterans, but they are unable to walk around the neighborhood.

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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.

Battery May 30 Police said a clerk from a hotel in the 900 block of Riverside reported that a woman entered the lobby and said her friend and an unknown male pulled her out of the car, punched her in the back of the head, and took cash from her. The female refused medics and did not wish to sign complaints, ultimately declining any additional investigation. The female and the occupants of Room 150, whom the hotel staff believed might be related, were issued no trespass notices and left the property.

Disorderly conduct June 3 A victim near Lake and Church told police at around 9:31 a.m. that a suspect followed him from his residence and upon reaching Lake/Church, the suspect pulled in front of the victim and began yelling at the victim.

The victim reported that he was involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect on a previous occasion. The victim did not wish to sign complaints.

June 1 Stone A. Brinkman, 21, of Addison, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/befouling property in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 12:52 a.m. Police said Brinkman was observed urinating on the side of a building.

Jaime J. Valdez, 22, of Addison, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/fighting near York and West around 2 a.m. Police said while an officer was on patrol, the officer observed multiple subjects involved in a physical altercation. A victim had visible injuries, according to police. Valdez related that following a verbal altercation, he and the victim began fighting, police said.

Disorderly conduct June 4 Police said that subsequent to a complaint of two subjects having sexual relations within a vehicle in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 8 p.m., officers found the unclothed subjects within the vehicle. Both subjects were cited for disorderly conduct/public indecency and were released to their respective parents.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance June 4 A complainant in the 900 block of S. Riverside told police at around 9:49 p.m. that he received a complaint of a woman yelling for help. Officers met with the victim and suspect who related they were involved in an argument. The officer observed that both subjects had visible minor injuries. Both subjects denied any physical contact and refused to provide statements. The victim was transported to a friend’s house for the evening.

June 2 Police said officers responded for an unknown request in the 600 block of Comstock

CALL 800-222-TIPS at around 11:55 p.m. where yelling was heard in the street. Upon arrival, it was determined that Subject 1 and Subject 2 had a verbal altercation stemming from a traffic crash between Subject 1 and Subject 3, which occurred earlier in the evening. Both parties agreed to avoid further contact.

May 29 Police said in the 400 block of Argyle at around 8:31 p.m., Subject 1 reported that his father threatened him. Subject 2 related that Subject 1 became upset and started to yell when he refused to give him money. Subject 1 elected to leave for the evening.

DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication June 2 Holly Gast, 32, of Schiller Park, was charged with DUI-drugs and driving while license suspended near North and West at around 6:31 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a check on well-being, Gast was located in the parking lot of a local restaurant. The reporting officer observed the vehicle’s key in the ignition and Gast was allegedly dozing off behind the wheel. According to police, the suspect related she was on her way home and her vehicle ran out of gas.

Harassment, threats May 31-June 4 Police said the manager of a shoe store in the 100 block of S. Route 83 told police that an unknown male has been calling the store several times a day since May 31. He has random conversations and states he calls “because he can.” While at the store, s reporting officer answered numerous calls from the subject and advised him to stop calling. The reporting officer advised the store manager to contact their corporate office and have the subject’s number blocked.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of alternative nicotine product June 6 Police said officers responded to the report of an intoxicated male in the roadway near Lake and Lake Frontage at around 12:02 a.m.

The suspect was located and was found to

June 5 Christine M. Butcher, 32, of Berwyn, was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and Butterfield at around 3:48 p.m. Police said Butcher and another suspect (who was released without charges pending lab results) were found to be in possession of heroin and crack cocaine.

Chloe J. Exiner, 23, of Elmhurst, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Brush Hill at around 12:11 p.m.

Paul T. Grossi, 34, of Addison, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, obstructing justice, driving while license revoked, speeding and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, while Agnieszka J. Peczek, 30, of Addison, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and I-290 at around 11:18 a.m. Police said the suspects were observed throwing baggies from their vehicle during the traffic stop. The baggies were recovered and found to contain suspected heroin, according to police.

Alicia N. Koikas, 22, of Oak Brook, was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and 31st Street at around 2:07 p.m.

Police said Koikas was found to be in possession of a crack pipe and needles.

Meagon K. Varnagatas, 35, of Glen Ellyn, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, improper use of registration and failure to use a signal when required, while David E. Binns, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and York at around 12:51 p.m.

Police said the suspects were found to be in possession of heroin.

Jennifer Lynn Weldon, 37, of Downers Grove, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to signal subsequent to a traffic stop near Butterfield and Commonwealth at around 2:35 p.m. Police said Weldon was found to be in possession of heroin.

June 4 Sean M. Oshea, 38, of Lombard, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of medical cannabis in a vehicle and expired registration near North and Route 83 at around 10:08 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, officers observed cannabis in plain view inside of the vehicle. Oshea was found to have a medical cannabis license; however, the cannabis was not being transported in an appropriate container. According to police, a search of the vehicle was conducted and MDMA was located in the vehicle, police said.

June 3 Tatum L. Wittmer, 21, of Elmhurst, and Markell Young, 22, of Broadview, were issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a suspicious vehicle investigation in the 900 block of N. Virginia at around 9:41 p.m.

June 2 Christine D. Sunday, 20, of Joliet, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and speeding, while Iyahnna Davis, 18, of Joliet, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at around 10:36 p.m.

June 1 Dora Campos, 58, of Berwyn, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with an intent to deliver in the 1000 block of S. York at around 9:05 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, Campos, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of heroin and admitted that she purchased the heroin to sell.

Shane D. Hartnett, 23, of Wood Dale, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and no front bumper subsequent to a traffic stop in the 1000 block of N. York at around 12:01 a.m.

Public indecency

May 31 Police said a group of juvenile victims reported that as they were walking on the sidewalk and observed an unknown suspect standing behind a bush exposing his genitals. The suspect was described as a black male, around 5’10”, 250 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, wearing dark blue sunglasses, a gray zippered hooded sweatshirt, dark sweatpants and black shoes.

Suspicious circumstances

June 4 Police said a complainant in the 500 block of W. Armitage received an unknown Amazon package on her doorstep at around 3:59 p.m. which contained a black collage-style picture frame and two gift receipts. The complainant does not have an Amazon account and did not know why she received the package. Upon contacting a phone number on the gift receipt, she was told she was a winner of a $500 Amazon gift card and she needed to provide her email address. The complainant refused and did not want the package. The Amazon box and its contents were placed into evidence.

May 30 A complainant in the 100 block of E. First told police at around 6:11 p.m. that while utilizing an online dating website, she encountered a person impersonating an Elmhurst police officer. The complainant ceased communication with the suspect, but was able to supply the reporting officer with the suspect’s profile name. An investigation is pending.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery

June 4 Nicolette J. Barton, 34, of Algonquin, was charged with three counts of retail theft and burglary, while Anthony G. Jackson, 52, of Bellwood, was charged with three counts of retail theft, burglary and driving while license suspended at a store in the 900 block of S. York in two separate incidents at 5:53 and 5:56 p.m.

Police said a complainant observed Barton place eight bottles of alcohol into a backpack and exit the store without paying for the merchandise. The complainant followed Barton and successfully retrieved the backpack and merchandise, according to police. Both Barton and Jackson were arrested a short time later after they committed another retail theft, police said. According to police, a complainant observed Barton place 11 bottles of liquor into a shopping cart and exit the store without paying for the merchandise. Barton then allegedly placed the stolen merchandise into Jackson’s

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15th annual ‘4 on the 4th’ Race is ready for runners • Police

events start and finish on Prospect Avenue along Wilder Park at Elmhurst College.

“This is a great community event and we try to take in all that is Elmhurst with our race course,” said

race director Bob Richards of the Elmhurst Running Club. “You’ve got the college, Wilder Park, beautiful neighborhoods and the City Centre all wrapped up into one fun run for all participants. And we’ve got

recreational athletes of all ages and abilities. It’s just a fun way to start the day.”

The 4-mile route starts on Prospect, goes north to Park, east to Cottage Hill, south to Harbour Terrace,

a.m. A complainant told police that she received a phone call from an employee at a senior living center.

The caller advised the complainant that her company wrote a check to the senior living center and was notified that an unknown suspect(s) had attempted to cash the check.

An investigation is pending.

Theft was reported in the 100 block of Columbia at around 4:49 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect removed the rear license plate from his Chrysler 300.

The victim is unsure if the theft occurred while the car was parked in his driveway or elsewhere.

Theft was reported in the 700 block of Adele at around 8:39 p.m.

A victim told police that she placed cash in a safe and left her residence.

The victim later checked the safe and noticed the money was missing. The victim believes a suspect entered the safe and stole the money. An investigation is pending.

100 block of N. Geneva at around 4:49 p.m. The officers observed a large sinkhole in the street and placed a traffic horse over the sinkhole. A resident later reported that the traffic horse was missing. Officers placed another traffic horse over the sinkhole. Neighborhood interviews were conducted but were met with no results.

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vehicle, entered the passenger side and Jackson drove from the scene.

A traffic stop was conducted and both suspects were placed under arrest.

Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and York at around 3:56 p.m., Rafael Ortiz Jr., 39, of Berwyn, was found to be driving while his license was suspended. According to police, Ortiz Jr. also was in possession of a stolen Illinois state registration sticker. He was charged with driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of a registration sticker, expired registration, defective windshield and no insurance.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 3:55 p.m. Police said loss prevention at the store observed juvenile suspects place several cosmetic items into a shopping bag, enter the dressing rooms, and exit the dressing rooms without the cosmetics. The suspects exited the store with stolen merchandise and were brought back to the store by a loss prevention employee. Officers arrived and cited both suspects for retail theft. The suspects were released on scene to their respective parents.

theft.

Lydell Smith, 30, of Bellwood, was charged with two counts of retail theft and obstructing identification at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 12:05 p.m.

Police said Smith removed five bottles of champagne and left the store without paying for the merchandise. Smith was located and placed under arrest. He also was found to have a valid warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Forgery was reported at Smalley Pool in the 600 block of S. York at around 5:05 p.m. Police said suspect was reported to have passed two fraudulent $20 bills while at Smalley Pool. The suspect related she always gets paid in cash. The money used at the pool was from the money she was paid and she did not know the bills were fake. The bills were placed into evidence.

June 1-June 3 Wire fraud was reported in the 700 block of N. Kenilworth between the above dates. Victims told police that they were in the process of purchasing a house and received an email from their attorney to wire funds to Chicago Title Company.

The victims were provided with routing and account numbers. The victims were subsequently contactFeb. 28-June 4 Identity theft was reported in the ed by their bank, which indicated a 400 block of S. Berkley. A victim fraud was suspected. The bank cantold police that he advised his bank celed the wire transfer. of an unauthorized charge on Feb. 28 on his Capital One credit card. June 2 Burglary to a vehicle was reportThe charge was dismissed and the victim was issued a new card. On ed in the 800 block of S. Linden.

May 31, the victim was advised A victim told police that unknown

by Capital One that he was now suspects entered his detached, unresponsible for the charge because locked, and open garage service the card was used via a chip read- door and entered his vehicle. While er. The victim is filing a complaint inside, the unknown suspects took with Capital One and wanted a po- a Verizon® phone from the center lice report to reference the transac- console. tion.

June 1 Shekinah Pugh, 20, and Tyler Jan. 1-June 4 A victim in the 100 block of Fel- Welch, 24, both of Chicago, were lows Court told police at around charged with attempted retail theft 7:27 p.m. that she went to her stor- at a store in the 300 block of S. age unit located in the basement Route 83 at around 12:09 p.m. portion of her apartment complex Police said the suspects filled perand found that an unknown sus- sonal bags with merchandise and pect(s) had entered it and stole var- proceeded past the last point of ious items sometime between the sale. Before exiting the store, the suspects turned around and walked above dates. to the dressing rooms where they abandoned the merchandise and June 3 Brianna M. Buchanan, 19, of subsequently left the store, accordChicago, was charged with felony ing to police.

Theft was reported in the 900 retail theft, resisting a police officer, obstructing identification and block of N. York at around 12:33 endangering the life of a child—as p.m. A victim told police that she well as having a valid warrant, ac- inadvertently left her purse at a cording to police—at a store in the restaurant dining area. She did not 300 block of S. Route 83 at around notice the purse was missing until 4:16 p.m. Alize D. Christian, 21; the above date.

Shaquanna Jones-Harris, 22; and Kyra A. Williams, 24, all of Chica- May 31 Forgery was reported in the 300 go, along with a juvenile suspect, were charged with felony retail block of W. Lake at around 9:05

May 28-May 29 A victim in the 300 block of Webster told police that an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicle while it was parked in her driveway overnight. Several items were disturbed within the vehicle; however, nothing appears to be missing. The victim also noted scratches in the paint finish on the side of the vehicle.

May 28 Theft was reported in the 300 block of S. West at around 5:09 p.m. A victim told police that he May 26-May 31 was in a vehicle with friends and Identity theft was reported in the the suspect when he noticed his 800 block of S. Spring between the black Coach wallet was missing. above dates. A victim told police that she received a bill from Verizon Wireless.

Trespass notice She learned that an unknown sus- June 1 pect(s) used her personal informaAn employee at a bar in the 100 tion to open a fraudulent account block of N. Addison told police at and purchase two cell phones from around 4:41 p.m. that the suspect, Verizon Wireless. The victim was who owns an adjacent business, advised by Verizon that the account came into the bar and began yellwould be closed. ing and cursing at the employee because there were cigarette butts May 30 Jalen Wallace, 20, of Berkeley, laying on the sidewalk. The suspect was charged with retail theft at a was served with a no trespass nostore in the 300 block of S. Route tice.

83 at around 5:08 p.m. Police said the store’s loss prevention reported that Wallace entered the men’s fitting room, concealed clothing under his clothes and exited the store without paying for the stolen merchandise.

Police said that subsequent to an investigation of a suspicious person in the 400 block of S. Argyle at around 9:46 p.m., Erik T. Strusiewicz, 28, of Elmhurst, was found to be in possession of heroin, a hypodermic needle, drug paraphernalia and a girl’s bicycle.

He was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft. On June 2, Strusiewicz was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in the 400 block of S. Argyle at around 3:15 p.m. According to police, a complainant told police that the suspect is a habitual heroin user and just left the apartment to buy drugs. Police said the suspect was located and was found to be in possession of heroin.

Police said officers responded to a report of a safety hazard in the

Warrant arrest June 4 Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle investigation in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 9;04 p.m., Luis E. Aranda, 21, of Lake Geneva, Wis., told police that he and an unnamed suspect were smoking cannabis inside of the vehicle and showed officers a burnt cannabis blunt located on the ground next to the vehicle. According to police, Aranda was found to have a valid warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. Aranda was processed on the warrant, posted the required bond, and was given a new court date. Aranda also was cited for possession of cannabis.

May 31 Police said that while an officer was on patrol in the 400 block of W. Alma at around 8:55 p.m., the officer observed Christopher Diederich, 44, of Elmhurst, was known to be wanted on a warrant. Officers made contact with Diederich and the warrant was confirmed.

east to York, north to Palmer, north on Palmer to York at Second Street, north on York to the turnaround, then south on York to Schiller, east on Schiller to Palmer, south on Palmer to York, south on York to Elmwood Terrace, west on Elmwood Terrace to Cottage Hill, north on Cottage Hill to Park, west on Park to Prospect and south on Prospect to the finish. The Courts Plus 1K is out-and-back on Prospect.

“We hope to see a lot of fitness lovers out there to start their Fourth of July celebrations,” Richards said.

“It’s become quite a tradition since we first had the event in 2005.”

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Conroy statement on recent legislation

After voting to pass a balanced budget and vital reforms this legislative session, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, released the following statement: “The balanced budget I voted for this year includes our full pension payment, spending to pay down the backlog of bills and funding for our schools, healthcare and social services.

This successful spending plan is a huge

step towards repairing the long-lasting damage caused by the budget crisis and builds upon the progress made throughout this legislative session.

“As the chair of the House Mental Health Committee, I am so proud of the work that’s been done this year to raise awareness and provide access to treatment. I passed legislation that expands insurance coverage for care that integrates mental wellness with prima-

Cullerton advocates for infrastructure approval State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) joined the Illinois Senate to pass a massive $45 billion state infrastructure plan to repair roads, bridges and parks across DuPage County.

Cullerton, a senior ranking member on the Senate’s Transportation Committee, fought to ensure the needs of the 23rd State Senate District were met in the bipartisan approach to updating the state’s infrastructure.

“On Sunday, we passed a jobs plan that will put people to work while ensuring that our community’s needs are met,” Cullerton said.

“Our parks, fire departments and senior centers are in dire need of updates to promote public security.”

This is the first comprehensive infrastructure program to pass the

General Assembly in over 10 years.

Cullerton’s hope is that this will bring key buildings, roads and parks to the standards of the 21st Century.

Projects close to Cullerton’s heart are completing the vital repairs needed for the Ray Graham Home and renovations to the Villa Park Center for Easterseals.

“Easterseals and Ray Graham do outstanding work for our communities,” Cullerton said. “These necessary improvements will allow them to provide even better service and care to the people of Illinois.”

The infrastructure construction plan passed the Senate and House with bipartisan support and now heads to the governor’s desk for his approval.

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

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ry care to treat anxiety, depression and other common mental illnesses holistically. Students from kindergarten to college will have increased instruction and information about mental health, breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and encouraging young people to seek the help that they need.

“I passed legislation to provide protections for organ donors with unanimous support, because a person who chooses to give the gift of life to a loved one shouldn’t face retaliation from their employer or insurance company. Bills that I sponsored, including initiatives to reduce the devastating impacts of the opioid crisis and increase the use of water safety features, preventing children in Illinois from suffering the same fate as a baby in my district whose tragic death was a result of

scalding bathwater, are headed to the governor’s office to be signed into law.

“This year, great strides were made to ensure women are treated equally at work and under the eyes of the law. As co-chair of the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus, it’s been my priority to equip women in the workforce, from the Capitol to all corners of the state, with the tools, knowledge and rights they need to stop sexual harassment. I supported legislation requiring sex education classes to teach students about consent and to make certain that employers are paying women based on the quality of their work, not their gender. This week the General Assembly made history by voting to protect a woman’s right to make her own reproductive health choices regardless of decisions being made in Washington.

“There is much work left to be done to build a stronger Illinois economy where middle-class families can thrive.

I supported a Fair Tax amendment that will benefit 99 percent of people in our community while holding the wealthiest accountable to paying their fair share, but we desperately need comprehensive property tax reform.

Although we passed a measure to raise the minimum wage, Illinois has a serious shortage of people trained for high-paying jobs. I look forward to advocating for property tax relief, increased access to career training and educational opportunities and bringing down the cost of health care over the summer with input from my neighbors in the 46th District.”

(This was received from the office of State Rep. Deb Conroy.)

Glowiak supports Reproductive Health Act To fight to protect women across Illinois from United States President Donald Trump’s war on reproductive health, state Sen. Suzy Glowiak joined the Illinois State Senate in passing the Reproductive Health Act. Glowiak (D-Western Springs) lent her support to the Reproductive Health Act, which will protect access to reproductive health care services in Illinois if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court.

“It has been shocking to watch states across the nation attack women’s rights to make their own health decisions,” Glowiak said. “These dangerous political agendas are hindering our civil liberties and limiting access to lifesaving medical care. It’s essential that Illinois remain a leader in the fight to defend

women.”

Contained in Senate Bill 25, the legislation repeals the Illinois Abortion Act of 1975 and replaces it with the Reproductive Health Act, which establishes the fundamental right to make individual decisions about reproductive health care, including contraception, abortion, and maternity care.

This includes birthing decisions like whether to have an induction, epidural anesthesia, or cesarean surgery.

The legislation eliminates the need for women to request spousal consent, removes bans on assisted reproductive techniques and ends restrictions on certain forms of birth control like Plan B. “As a woman, I have the right to make decisions in the interests of my

own health and not be forced to request permission from a man,” Glowiak said. “These outdated laws need to be eliminated once and for all to empower women to fight for their rights.”

Recently Alabama, Georgia and Missouri have implemented restrictive bans on access to reproductive health care.

“Illinois women should have access to medical care without the government interfering,” Glowiak said. “This measure will ensure we are one step forward toward equality for all women and men across our great state.”

Senate Bill 25 passed the Senate and now heads to the governors’ desk for his signature.

(This was submitted by the office of State Senator Suzy Glowiak.)

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EHM offers free Museum Maker Mondays to combat summer boredom Families looking for affordable and engaging activities this summer can make their way to the Elmhurst History Museum on select Mondays for free programming designed for elementary-age children. “Museum Maker Mondays” will take place on three select dates throughout the summer from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Elmhurst History Museum, located at 120 E. Park Ave. Kids and their parent or caregivers can explore the museum on a traditionally-closed day, play games, complete a craft, and picnic on the grounds weather permitting. Each Museum Maker Monday program will feature a different theme:

Related coming events June 17: Roller Coaster Fun Celebrate the thrill and wonder of roller coasters, an amusement park ride that turns 135 years old this year.

Participants will make a roller coaster-themed craft, try out marble runs, and explore the “Worlds of Wonder: Remembering Chicagoland’s Amusement Parks” exhibit.

July 22: First Moon Landing 50th Anniversary This Museum Maker Monday, we’ll recall the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing in 1969. Kids will create their own rocket ships and learn about the historic mission.

Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library Friday, June 14 from 7-8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, June 15 or Monday, June 17 from 9:30-9:50 a.m.

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

Monday, June 17 from 2-4:30 p.m.

Summer Flicks: Apollo 13 Step in out of the heat for a film and popcorn. No registration required.

Aug. 12: Music of the ‘60s Fifty years ago in August of 1969, young people converged on the small town of Woodstock, NY for what became one of the most memorable music events of a generation. Kids will listen to music from the 1960s and make their own instruments to play along.

These drop-in programs take place in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center. Crafts are available while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and no registration is required. For more information, visit elmhursthistory.org/323/Family-Programs or call 630-833-1457.

Monday, June 17 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Kickstarting Creativity: Writing Have the desire to be creative but don’t know where to start? Get a taste of ways to inspire yourself to try new creative endeavors. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 18 from 7-8 p.m.

Art in Chicago: A History From the Fire to Now Independent art historian Maggie Taft is co-editor of Art in Chicago: A History From the Fire to Now. Learn about Chicago’s art history and what makes Chicago’s art world unique.

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‘FORE’ York grads earn Evans Scholarship Four caddies receive full ride college tuition and housing

By Patti Pagni FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Imagine being lucky enough to hold a lottery ticket that nets you more than $100,000! Well, four York High School graduates just may know how that feels, as they’ve been named Chick Evans scholars, each earning a college tuition and housing scholarship that’s estimated worth is $120,000 over four years.

But, luck didn’t punch their winning tickets. These high-achieving students earned the honor by displaying four required criteria: academic excellence, outstanding character, a strong caddie record and a demonstrated financial need.

Kevin Gnadt, Mitchell Holmes, Vincent Lococo, and Sam Pozen, all recent York grads, will attend college this fall without having to worry about the financial hardship college can place on many families.

The entire list of achievements all four young men possess would be a full-page spread on its own. Among other achievements, Gnadt was a member of York’s National Honor Society and earned a 3.9 GPA. He was president of York’s Economic Club and Young Politicians Club.

He volunteers for Toys for Tots, and is following in the footsteps of his brother Thomas who graduated from Indiana University as an Evans Scholar in 2017.

Holmes, who received a President’s Award for Educational Achievement, was captain of York’s varsity lacrosse team, a member of the golf team, and is an active volunteer with the Elmhurst Food Pantry, City of Hope and Feed My Starving Children.

Lococo, who had a 3.7 GPA, was a member of York’s NHS and served on student council for four years. He also is captain of his Chicago Bruins Hockey Club team, played on York’s lacrosse team, and recently received Elmhurst Hospital’s Teen Health Profession Volunteer Scholarship.

Pozen also was a member of York’s NHS, captain of the boys’ varsity volleyball team, and placed seventh in the state in Skills USA, an engineering competition with more than 500 student competitors.

He is also an avid volunteer with the Northern Illinois Food Bank and has been on several mission trips. He was named Elmhurst Citizen of the Year. Pozen graduated York with a 3.9 GPA. All four scholars have been caddies at local golf clubs for anywhere from 3-5 years, and had the coveted

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York High School 2019 grads (from left): Sam Pozen, Vinny Lococo, Mitchell Holmes, and Kevin Gnadt proudly show their certificates proclaiming them “Chick” Evans Scholars, alongside Western Golf Association Vice President of Education Jeff Harrison. The scholarship is awarded to deserving golf caddies and high achieving students and is estimated to be valued at $120,000 over four years. Gnadt will attend Indiana University in the fall; Holmes and Lococo will attend University of Kansas; and Pozen will attend University of Wisconsin, Madison.

scholarship in their sights early on.

“My dad told me about his own caddie experiences when he was a teenager,” said Lococo, one of five children. “As a caddie, I applied the skills that both school and my parents taught me – to put in hard work day in and out. The Evans Scholarship provides hope for me that one day I may be able to fulfill my dream of becoming a physician…and to make everyone proud of me and to not financially burden anyone.”

Holmes, whose father passed away in 2017 says he realized “college would be difficult for my family to afford”, so he had planned on applying for the Evans Scholarship since he first began caddying four years ago.

“I knew that college would be a lot more difficult for my family to afford, so this scholarship has made a world of difference for me as it has for so many other young caddies,” he said. “I would tell other caddies in the same position to prioritize school and work to maximize your success.”

“Receiving the Evans Scholarship was my ultimate goal,” said Pozen.

“The Evans was the main motivating factor to wake up and go to [caddie]

every morning. It always motivated me to earn the best grades possible.”

As one of five children, Pozen knew his family couldn’t afford college on its own.

“I can go to college without having to deal with immense financial stress,” he said. “To achieve this honor, simply takes hard work.

There were many times that I did not want to get up in the morning to caddie…[but, the Evans Scholarship] has opened up so many opportunities.”

Gnadt always earned his keep while his entire family dealt with his dad’s medical hardships, including a heart and kidney transplant when Gnadt was a sophomore.

“A college fund was not an option because my dad has been out of work for a while,” he said. “I had the privilege of seeing my brother earn the [Evans] scholarship, and I would say that was the moment I understood I could attend college for free if I worked my butt off. I studied hard and I put my best into every loop so that I had no regrets.”

Elmhurst resident Jeff Harrison is senior vice president of education at the Western Golf Association, headquartered in Golf, Illinois. Through

the Evans Scholars Foundation, the WGA has supported the Chick Evans Scholarship Program since 1930 when Chicago amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans founded it.

“Caddying is a great summer job, regardless of being eligible or not for the Evans Scholarship,” Harrison said. “Caddying teaches life skills that are invaluable, including: work ethic, communication skills and adult interaction. Over the past 10 years, 17 York High School seniors have been named Evans Scholars.

“We are thrilled so many Elmhurst residents have taken advantage of caddying, have worked hard in the classroom, and have the opportunity to attend a world class university through the Evans Scholars Foundation.

More than 10,000 caddies have become college graduates since the program’s inception, according to the WGA, and Evans Scholars alumni donate more than $10 million annually to the acclaimed program.

(Editor’s note: Next week, the Independent will have stories and quotes from each athlete, which space did not allow this week.)

Elmhurst Leo Club volunteer also named Evans Scholar

Elmhurst resident Michael Sullivan, a recent graduate of Gilmour Academy in Mills, Ohio says, “the biggest thing you take away from the Michael men and women Sullivan you caddie for is wisdom. With every question you ask, you are graced with their insight that will benefit you for years to come.”

Sullivan is one of nine children and played on the hockey and lacrosse teams. He is a volunteer for the Elmhurst Leo Club and the Kane County Cougars Foundation.

He joins the four York High School grads as an Evans Scholar, and will attend Miami University, Ohio in the fall.

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Hawthorne student poetry selected for publication Sixteen Hawthorne Elementary students were recently published in Creative Communication’s anthology, A Celebration of Poets – 2019.

The students are: Catherine Breen, Sophia Ehrich, Charlotte Fitzer, Emma Louderback, Kate McCa-

rthy, Briley O’Brien, Donovan O’Connor, Stella Rosso, Natalie Shortt, Gabe Boutin, Owen Drabic, Molly Finn, Ryker Harges, Danny Raible, George Redfearn and Alex Sjullie, The fourth and fifth grade

REACH ELA students at Hawthorne entered the national poetry contest sponsored by Creative Communications. The 4th grade poems were all written as Shakespearean sonnets, while the 5th grade poems were based on

REACH themes studied this year.

All the works include poetic elements like simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, imagery, rhythm and rhyme.

A copy of the anthology will be available in the Hawthorne library

beginning next school year.

Nationally, ten published student poets will be selected to win $25 and an anthology from Creative Communications. A Hawthorne student has won this top prize twice in the past.

These fourth graders from Hawthorne School were chosen to have their poetry apSUBMITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent pear in the Creative Communication anthology, A Celebration of Poets. They are (back Pictured are the fifth graders whose poetry was selected to appear in the Creative row, from left): Donovan O’Connor, Kate McCarthy, Sophia Ehrich, Briley O’Brien, Emma Louderback, Stella Rosso; (front row): Catherine Breen, Charlotte Fitzer and Communication anthology They include (from left): Gabe Boutin, Molly Finn, George Redfearn, Ryker Harges, Alex Sjullie, Danny Raible, and Owen Drabic.

Natalie Shortt.

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The fourth graders from Visitation School pictured here attended the 29th annual TECH 2019 student technology showcase at the State Capitol in Springfield, where schools across the state demonstrated to members of the Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives how technology in the classroom is increasing student engagement and improving achievement. The students included (from left): Johnny S., William G., Jacob D., and Joel K., who explained being a part of a coding program with technology teacher Mrs. Heiberger, and how that program has helped to improve classroom achievement.

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Pink Elephant Resale Shop to close June 29

After a long history, the Pink Elephant Resale Shop, located at 121 W. 1st St. in Elmhurst will close its doors on Saturday, June 29.

The shop, originally operated by the Guild of Elmhurst Hospital, opened in the 1980s in a location on Addison Street in Elmhurst. After a fire in that location, the shop reopened in downtown Elmhurst in 1992.

Since 2013, when Elmhurst Hospital and Edward Hospital merged to create Edward-Elmhurst Health, the shop has been run by the Volunteer Services Department.

“This is a difficult decision, but as healthcare continues to become more and more complex, it is essential for the organization to focus on our core business – taking care of patients and their families,” said Mary Lou Mastro, System CEO, Edward-Elmhurst Health. “We’re very grateful for our generous and talented volunteers.

They have been essential in making the Pink Elephant so successful over the years.”

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The Marke officially opens

The green-coated Ambassadors of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry joined the high-ranking officials of The Marke residential community that has opened at the former site of Elmhurst Federal Bank. Residents have watched the Opus Development rise over the past year, as plans have come together to begin offering the opportunity to invest in the residential options available.

Illinois House sends marijuana legalization to Gov. Pritzker

By Peter Hancock

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The Illinois House on May 31 passed a bill legalizing adult recreational marijuana in the state.

The 66-to-47 vote sends House Bill 1438 to Gov. J.B. Pritzker who campaigned in 2018 on a platform that included legalizing marijuana. The Senate approved the bill on May 29, 38-17.

That vote, however, came after a marathon debate that lasted nearly four hours, leaving lawmakers with less than 10 hours to complete the rest of their business for the session. That forced leaders to announce the House would continue meeting Saturday and Sunday.

With passage of the marijuana bill, Illinois is poised to become the 11th state in the nation to legalize its use

EEH announces new affiliates Sania Raza, MD, a medical oncologist/hematologist, has joined Edward-Elmhurst Health and is now accepting new patients at the Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center, 177 E. Brush Hill Rd., on the campus of Elmhurst Hospital. To schedule an appointment, call (331) 221-5900.

Atena Lodhi, MD, who is boardcertified in gastroenterology and Sania Atena internal medicine, has joined Raza, MD Lodhi, MD Elmhurst Clinic and is currently accepting new patients at the Clinic’s offices at 133 E. Brush Hill Rd., Suite 310; in the West Medical Office Building on the campus of Elmhurst Hospital; and, at 755 N. York St. in the Edward-Elmhurst Health Center.

To schedule an appointment, visit EEHealth.org/schedule or call (331) 2219003.

by adults for recreational purposes.

But it would be the first to do so by a comprehensive statute enacted by the legislature rather than through a ballot initiative.

Vermont legalized marijuana through legislation in 2018, but that law covered only personal use and cultivation. It did not include retail sales.

The Illinois bill would provide for licensing and regulation of marijuana cultivators, processors, transporters and sellers. It also allows Illinois residents over age 21 to possess up to 30 grams, or roughly one ounce, of marijuana for personal use, and it allows people certified to use marijuana for medical purposes to grow up to five plants in their own homes.

Sales and possession would become legal under state law on Jan. 1, 2020, although marijuana is still illegal under federal law.

The bill also sets out a schedule of licensing fees and excise taxes that Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, said is expected to generate $58 million in the upcoming fiscal year, and as much as $500 million a year when the industry is fully mature.

“This is the beginning of the end of the war on drugs,” Cassidy said on the House floor just before the final vote.

Indeed, many supporters of legalization said their primary goal was to correct the inequities and social harms they say the war on drugs has had on black and Latino communities, who they argued have been disproportionately targeted for enforcement and incarceration for drug violations.

The bill would provide a mechanism under which hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents could have criminal records for minor marijuana-related offenses expunged.

It also would direct a significant share of the revenues generated into community reinvestment programs for communities that have been disproportionately impacted by drug enforcement policies.

“We have been able to craft a policy that reinvests money in communities that have been divested in for the last 80 years,” said Rep. Jenhan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.

The bill also does nothing to change the state’s medical marijuana program. In fact, people who hold licenses to operate medical marijuana

dispensaries will have the first opportunity to obtain a second license for a recreational dispensary so retail sales can begin Jan 1.

Chris Stone, CEO of Ascend Wellness/HCI Alternatives, which operates medical dispensaries in Springfield and Collinsville, issued a statement after the vote saying that company would continue operating those outlets, adding: “We are excited for the future and look forward to serving even more people in the years to come.”

Critics of the bill, however, warned about the public health and criminal justice effects that they said legalization would have.

Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, cited a number of scientific studies that showed a correlation between marijuana use and violent behavior, including studies that showed an increase in violent crime in states that have recently legalized marijuana.

And Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, re-enacted a 1980s-era anti-drug advertisement by holding up an egg, saying, “This is your brain,” then breaking it into a frying pay and saying, “This is your brain on drugs.”

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Sears Catalog Home!

Sears Catalog Home!

This dollhouse has over 2000 sqft of finished living space & so much curb appeal along w/ a fantastic location walking distance to town/train, this home has been meticulously maintained & is totally move in ready. So much charm &

This dollhouse has over 2000 sqft of finished living space & so much curb appeal along w/ a fantastic location walking distance to town/train, this home has been meticulously maintained & is totally move in ready. So much charm & quality woodwork w/ gorgeous HWF, solid core doors, intricate crown molding. Mid Century Modern Kitchen w/ Eating Area. Master Suite Oasis w/ Beautiful New HWF, WIC, Sitting/Reading Area & En Suite Bathroom. Cozy Basement w/ Office Space, Recreation Room for relaxing/play space.

Lovely Outdoor Space & yard w/ 2 car detached garage w/ overhead storage. $274,900

Heart of Downtown Elmhurst!

Heart of Downtown Elmhurst!

Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool. Convenient to

$274,900 FIRST OFFERING!

$375,000 FIRST OFFERING!

Move-In Ready!

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Here’s the house you’ve been waiting for to hit the market!

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Here’s the house you’ve been waiting for to hit the market! Nothing to do but back up the moving truck. Center of town 2-story home in pristine, move-in ready condition. Over 4,300 SF of beautifully finished living space. Open kitchen, huge island, granite counters, & SS appliances.

Open family room w/ gas fireplace. Formal dining, bright living room, powder room, & laundry/mudroom. 4 beds up, huge master suite w/ spa bath & large WIC, custom closets in all bedrooms. Finished basement, professionally landscaped, paver patio, pergola & playset. 2 car garage. Hawthorne GS, Sandburg JRHS, & York HS $715,000

Rehab or Build New

Rehab or Build New

Great rehabber/handyman opportunity on this 3 bed / 2 bath ranch in sought after Jefferson/Visitation school area. Add value for yourself, put on an addition, remodel & resell, or tear down and start from scratch. Prime 60 x 145 lot offers room

Great rehabber/handyman opportunity on this 3 bed / 2 bath ranch in sought after Jefferson/Visitation school area. Add value for yourself, put on an addition, remodel & resell, or tear down and start from scratch.

Prime 60 x 145 lot offers room for expansion or a good footprint for a new home with 3 car garage and still enough room for a nice sized yard. Great neighborhood walkable to top private and public schools, bus service to Bryan JRHS and York HS, Butterfield Park, Smalley Pool/Park, Prairie Path, and the York/Vallette Business District. $315,000

Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool.

Convenient to expressways & major shopping centers. Updated kitchen & baths, HW floors throughout. Newer complete tear-off roof, siding, high efficiency dual zone furnace, water heater, central air conditioning, dishwasher, & dryer.

Replacement windows, double sump pumps w/ battery back-up, & 2-1/2 car garage w/ concrete driveway & large apron for plenty of cars.

Fabulous backyard w/ deck. $375,000

New Build in Jefferson

New Build in Jefferson

In sought after Jefferson school, here’s you opportunity to build with one of Elmhurst’s Wise Investment Builders. A longstanding reputation for quality and being able to make any of your ideas come to life. 4 beds up | 4 baths | 1st floor office

In sought after Jefferson school, here’s you opportunity to build with one of Elmhurst’s Wise Investment Builders. A longstanding reputation for quality and being able to make any of your ideas come to life. 4 beds up | 4 baths | 1st floor office | huge kitchen island | front porch | luxurious master suite & spa bath | extensive millwork & ceiling details | large mudroom | 2nd floor laundry | 3 car heated garage | hardwood floors throughout | 65 X 160 lot | walk to Jefferson, Prairie Path, Sandburg JRHS, and the York/ Vallette Business District $1,275,000

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Custom MacDougal Ranch

Custom MacDougal Ranch

All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full

$315,000 NEW PRICE!

All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family room, master suite with master bath, 1st floor laundry, newer windows, see-through fireplace, full basement, professionally landscaped yard, and back patio with electric sunsetter awning. Offering almost 4,500 SF of living space. Well-maintained just in need of some cosmetic updating. $599,900

$599,900

320 S Kenilworth Avenue

Designed with the materials and attention to detail expected with this architecture, the owners of this classic English Tudor on prestigious S. Kenilworth have pulled off an exceptional expansion and restoration of this timeless home. Set on a $1,275,000

320 S Kenilworth Avenue

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Designed with the materials and attention to detail expected with this architecture, the owners of this classic English Tudor on prestigious S. Kenilworth have pulled off an exceptional expansion and restoration of this timeless home. Set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and award-winning schools, no box on your checklist will go unchecked.

All the modern amenities were put into place – dual zone HVAC, chef’s kitchen with high-grade SS appliances, Pella windows, master suite with spa bath, heated floors, heated sun room, 2nd floor laundry, and attached 2.5 car heated garage. In keeping with the home’s original character, you will find vaulted barreled ceilings with wood beams, slate roof, restored original doors, millwork, built-in’s, 3 fireplaces, french doors, vined courtyard, & 2 balconies overlooking professionally landscaped grounds and paver brick seating areas. Priced to sell, this Elmhurst gem is ready for new memories to be made. $1,275,000

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Lincoln School Gem!

Well kept, all brick 2-story built by Sun Construction. Freshly painted & ready for new owners. The 1st floor offers a huge, open kitchen w/ large entertainment island, granite counters, large family room w/ fireplace, formal dining & living rooms, $750,000

Lincoln School Gem! Well kept, all brick 2-story built by Sun Construction. Freshly painted & ready for new owners. The 1st floor offers a huge, open kitchen w/ large entertainment island, granite counters, large family room w/ fireplace, formal dining & living rooms, office/main level bedroom, powder room, & mudroom w/ laundry. Upstairs has 4 large bedrooms, finished bonus room over garage, 3 full baths, & large master w/ WIC & master bath. The finished lower level has great entertaining space w/ rec room, bar, full bath, exercise/bedroom, & 2 large storage rooms. Fenced rear yard w/ paver patio & western exposure. $750,000 Best in Brynhaven!

Want to walk to EVERYTHING Elmhurst has to offer? Then this is the right home for you! This meticulous 3 BR Split Level has been lovingly cared, features include: WHITE Eat In Kitchen w/ open concept, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Fresh $389,900 NEW PRICE!

Want to walk to EVERYTHING Elmhurst has to offer? Then this is the right home for you! This meticulous 3 BR Split Level has been lovingly cared, features include: WHITE Eat In Kitchen w/ open concept, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Fresh Paint & Cozy Fireplace. 3 BR’s & Full Bath UP. HUGE Lower Level Rec Room has wet bar perfect for entertaining plus full bath & tons of natural light overlooking your fenced in yard. Backyard offers so much w/ 2 decks & tons of greenspace PLUS a storage shed.

Arterial Location w/ both privacy & ease of walking to K-8 schools & Park! $389,900

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

In-town beautifully updated 3 bed/2.1 bath townhome just steps to Restaurants, Metra Train, Wilder Park, AwardWinning Library/Museums & Elmhurst College. $100k in updates include luxurious custom kitchen (2016) with Jenn$519,900 MS ROO ATH .5 B S/3 D E 5B

In-town beautifully updated 3 bed/2.1 bath townhome just steps to Restaurants, Metra Train, Wilder Park, Award-Winning Library/ Museums & Elmhurst College. $100k in updates include luxurious custom kitchen (2016) with Jenn-Air/Bosch appliances & Cambria quartz counters. Master bath (2019) features oversized shower and exquisite tile work. Light-filled open floor plan featuring family room with 11ft ceilings that opens up to large deck, spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, and large unfinished basement that could turn into your dream man cave/rec room/play room. $519,900

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor $549,000

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/in-law arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliance package.

2 car attached garage. 100x150 Lot! $549,000

On the Prairie Path

On the Prairie Path

Red-brick Georgian in sought after south Elmhurst location just steps from the IL Prairie Path & the York/Vallette Business District. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage with screened in porch overlooking large, fenced in backyard. Home has vinyl $405,000 NEW PRICE! ery eliv 9D 201 g n i Spr

Red-brick Georgian in sought after south Elmhurst location just steps from the IL Prairie Path & the York/Vallette Business District. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage with screened in porch overlooking large, fenced in backyard. Home has vinyl replacement windows, living room fireplace and unfinished basement with potential. Great schools - Hawthorne GS, Sandburg JRHS, and York HS. Close to parks, Smalley Pool, and 1 mile to downtown Elmhurst and its Metra Station. Premium lot size and ideal location for new construction - 58 x 150 lot size. $405,000

3 New Home Sites

3 New Home Sites

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to stand out from all the rest and all set in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Offering over 4,500sf of finished living space with gracious 10 ft first floor ceilings, hardwood floors & extensive trim/ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3-car garage, custom kitchen, high-end appliance package, and a finished basement with bar, wine room and more! Call (630) 279-9500 for pricing/ floor plans/locations.

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside! Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in. Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living $374,900

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

Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in.

Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living Room w/ Brick Surround, WBFP, Dining Area, 3 LARGE BR’s, 1st Floor Full BA, HWD flrs, Sunny Kitchen w/ bay window.

Full Finished Basement is a wide open space w/ 1,200 sqft w/ FP/wet bar/BATH. Outside is INCREDIBLE, any green thumb’s dream w/ all the hard work done for you and ready for you to enjoy! $374,900

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Your Entertainment and Dining Guide

Vintage Baseball coming back to Elmhurst College on June 23 traditions and history of a sport that everyone knows so well, and allows participants and fans to learn the way the game was originally played in baseball’s early days. Last year we

had nearly 300 guests in attendance and it was a wonderful afternoon, so we’re anticipating another great day at Elmhurst College.”

This event is FREE and open to the

public, and tickets are not required.

Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs to enjoy a family-friendly game played by true sportsmen from an era of wood-

Examples of 19th-century baseball slang Apple/Onion/Horsehide/Pill: The ball Artist: Proficient ball player Blooper/Banjo: A weak fly ball Boodler: An ungentlemanly maneuver Bound/Hop: Bounce Bowler/Feeder/Hurler/Thrower/Twirler: Pitcher Club Nine: Ball team Kranks/Bugs/Rooters/Throng: Fans Kranklets/Charming Deadheads: Female fans Daisy cutter/Ant killer/Worm burner/Bug crusher: Sharp ground ball Dandy: Cool Dead or Hand Dead!: Player is out!

Dew drop/Foul tick: Foul ball Dish: Home plate

Drop a duck egg on ‘em: Hold them scoreless for the inning Glad hand: Clapping Go back to Hackensack!: An especially vicious taunt Hit the apple out of the orchard/Lay the willow on that onion: Hit a home run!

Hurl that hoghide/Sling that orb/Whip that onion: Said to encourage the pitcher Hurling/tossing/twirling: Pitching Huzzah!: Hooray!

Juggle the spheroid: Play a game Lead foot: A slow runner Leg it: Run swiftly Lobster: A villainous or hated player Make your first: Get a single/get on base Muckle: Power hitter

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Summon the “strikers” up to “the dish” and let the “kranks” hiss and boo! The Vintage Baseball Game is back for another exciting competition in Elmhurst on Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. with a fun game played by the wildly different rules of 1858.

For the second year in a row, the Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation present the Vintage Baseball Game on the Elmhurst College Mall in front of Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus.

Fans (known as “kranks”) will learn to cheer and jeer in fine Victorian fashion as two Elmhurst clubs play for their favor. The Elmhurst History Museum’s executive director Dave Oberg will lead the activities in the role of “barrister” (an umpire by today’s standards) and share the rules and slang with the audience. The roster includes a number of local Elmhurst community leaders, baseball enthusiasts, and elected officials.

“Vintage Baseball celebrates the history of America’s favorite pastime in a fun and interactive way,” said Oberg. “Vintage Baseball honors the

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76936 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JUNE 5, 2019, wherein the business firm of J&J PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING LOCATED AT 777 N. WILLOW ROAD, 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) JAMES A. DETTLOFF, HOME ADDRESS 777 N. WILLOW ROAD, ELMHURST, IL 60126.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of JUNE, A.D. 2019.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76873 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 30, 2019, wherein the business firm of SMART CLEANING SERVICES LOCATED AT 7415 WOODWARD AVENUE APT. 208, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 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) ANDREA BORREGO, HOME ADDRESS 7415 WOODWARD AVENUE APT. 208, WOODWARD, IL 60517.

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The June 12 concert, “Music on the Mall,” will feature a program of summer favorites, including music from the movies, Broadway musicals, light classical music and marches. The June 26 concert, “American Salute,” will feature American favorites and patriotic music. Guest performers will include faculty member and vocalist Gayle Bisesi, and trombone faculty member Tom Stark.

Both concerts begin at 7 p.m. on the Brune Patio, behind the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College.

from $3.2 million to $20 million and be offered to both brick-and-mortar facilities and to online operators, with taxes of 15 percent.

Under the bill, race tracks in the state would be able to install slot machines and table games, turning them into racinos.

A pilot program will also assess sports betting through the Illinois Lottery, a plan that was considered but dropped by lawmakers earlier in the session.

hungry for employment will see 10,000 new jobs,” he said. “Gaming expansions in this state have been attempted and failed for years. … Today is a win for the whole state.”

Revenues raised from the new casinos, the selling of sports betting licenses, and a higher tax on video gambling machines would go toward funding the vertical components of a long-term capital infrastructure plan, such as state building renovations.

Sports betting licenses would range

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The Elmhurst College Summer Band soon will begin its third season of free outdoor concerts on the Elmhurst College Mall. All are welcome to come early and bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic to the two concerts, to be held on June 12 and June 26.

The Summer Band is composed of students, faculty, local music teachers and community members, and performs a variety of music during the concerts. Assistant music professor James Hile will conduct the band, and Professor Emeritus Judy Grimes will be a guest conductor, along with

Summer Band to begin third season; seeks community musicians

sports betting licenses under the bill, making Illinois one of about a dozen states to legalize the practice after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year allowed it.

In a news release June 1, Pritzker expressed his support for the measure and praised the lawmakers who have unsuccessfully tried to expand gambling in the state for years.

“Legalized sports betting and expanding gaming will create jobs up and down the state, …where communities

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Six new casinos, along with legalized sports betting, are coming to Illinois after Senate lawmakers approved a massive gambling expansion bill Sunday.

Senate Bill 690, sponsored by Indian Creek Democratic Sen. Terry Link, passed that chamber on a 46-10 vote after being approved by House lawmakers the day before. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already announced his intention to sign it into law.

“I’ve only been doing this for 20 years to get this done, and it’s a little emotional,” said a teary-eyed Link during floor discussion of the bill.

Link estimated that gambling expan-

sion along with other revenue-raising measures in the bill could net Illinois more than $12 billion in the next six years.

“This key piece of legislation really is going to make an economic difference of keeping our dollars home,” he said, adding he expects “thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in construction across the state.”

That construction would go toward the six new casinos authorized by the bill in Waukegan, Rockford, Danville, the south suburbs, Williamson County and downtown Chicago.

Casinos, race tracks and sports facilities that seat more than 17,000 people—such as Wrigley Field or United Center—would also be eligible to buy

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Timothy Christian’s first official boys volleyball season a smash hit Trojans went 19-5 and won Metro Suburban Conference Red Division title with 8-0 record

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

For a debut, the Timothy Christian boys volleyball team knocked it out of the park.

In its first season of IHSA-playoff eligible volleyball, the Trojans not only went 19-5, but won the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division title with a perfect 8-0 record.

Coach Scott Piersma, who also heads the Timothy girls volleyball program, noted the school ran a small 10-match junior-varsity season a year ago. “We did that to see who was interested,” he explained.

“We had 14 guys last year and then we lost some seniors. That gave us an indication if we could make it a full sport and now this was our first IHSA season.”

Timothy’s 24 matches did not quite hit the ceiling for allowable number of IHSA contests, but it came close.

“It’s not a full, full season, but all that means is if we would have picked up two more weekend tournaments

we’d be right at the number,” said Piersma. “We were pretty full still.”

Timothy took second at the York quad, beating Oak Lawn and Argo and losing to host York. The Trojans also took second at a tournament at Geneva. “That was a full five-match tournament,” Piersma noted. “That was a good one to have, too.”

Timothy lost to Neuqua Valley in the regional semifinals in the IHSA’s single-class volleyball playoffs.

The Trojans won the MSC Red that featured Elmwood Park, Chicago Christian, Ridgewood and Guerin Prep. “Those all are schools who have new-ish volleyball programs,” he said. “It was great to win the conference title with an 8-0 record.”

Piersma noted Timothy benefitted from the experience of a pair of veteran volleyball players in senior

Hunter Bailey and sophomore Kyle Teune, both who play in the Sports Performance club program based out of the Aurora area.

“While we were a new team, having those two guys who were very, very good really helped us,” he said.

“Hunter is going to play at Lindenwood in St. Louis, and I’ve had multiple people tell me that Kyle is considered the best sophomore in the Chicago area. Those two guys played at a very high level and helped us start the program.”

Timothy had 13 players on the roster and fielded only a varsity team this year. “We graduated three seniors last year and then ran the full program at one level with anybody from freshmen to seniors,” said Piersma.

Piersma said the Trojans will

lose four seniors to graduation, and added the school ran a seventh- and eighth-grade mini-season this year to get kids interested. “That is going to help us and will build the program and keep it running.”

Piersma said last year’s abbreviated season played a key role in the team’s development this season.

“They had a great ability to learn,” he said. “It helped last year that we did the smaller 10-match season. We did a lot of learning then. We were brand-new and had a big learning curve. We had six people on the court at a time learning and diving into the sport. I would not have expected us to go 19-5 as a year-one program with Kyle and Hunter being the only ones with a lot of volleyball experience. The other guys were in years one and two. They learned and they

worked hard, and because of that we put a good product on the floor. I was very impressed.”

Bailey, Teune, Jason Westra and Josh Wise earned all-MSC Red honors with Bailey earning conference MVP honors in the Red Division.

Teune and Westra are the younger brothers of former Timothy Christian girls volleyball standouts. Wise is a familiar name from the Timothy Christian boys soccer team.

“Hopefully we can continue moving this in the right direction,” said Piersma. “I’m not really sure why we never had a boys program, but it has really worked out for us. We showed we can put a good product out there.”

Piersma noted the Timothy girls team will start its camp in July and play in a few summer-league events in the Arlington Heights area.

Elmhurst American Legion 17U team kicks off season Muddogs defeat Palos Heights

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Elmhurst American Legion 17U baseball team wasted no time getting started with its summer season.

The Muddogs got off to a 1-3-1 start through their first five games.

The team is comprised of players from IC Catholic Prep, York, Fenton and Leyden high schools.

After a 9-7 loss to Urbana, the Muddogs dropped an 11-7 game to Ford County in a contest played at Carl Gruber Baseball Complex in Tilton, Illinois.

Post 187 led 2-0 after the first inning, but trailed 6-3 after three innings. The Muddogs had five hits in the game.

Leyden’s Aldo Flores Jr. went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Jack Ryan (IC Catholic Prep) went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Jake Galanis (Leyden) had a hit and an RBI. Julius Sanchez (Leyden) had a hit and a run scored. Ryan had a double. Sanchez, Flores Jr. and Marcos Montoya (Fenton) each had two stolen bases.

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Keeping track

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Five Visitation Catholic School alumni gathered to show off their state track medals, earned at this year’s meet in Charleston at EIU. Left to right: IC Catholic Prep’s Carly Manchester (fifth in the 3,200 at the Class 1A girls meet), teammate Kennedy Calcagno (fifth in both the 800 and 1,600 races in Class 1A), York’s Brendan Hill (sixth in the pole vault at the boys Class 3A state meet) and Hill’s teammates Daniel Klysh and Michael Moriarty (part of York’s 3,200 relay team that took fifth in Class 3A.)

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The Elmhurst Baseball and Softball League senior girls teams the Cubs and Cardinals faced off at Plunkett Park on Saturday, June 8.

The game proved to be a slug-fest with the Cardinals edging out the Cubs 21-20.

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IC Catholic Prep’s Calcagno and Manchester wrap up successful seasons

Standout runners combine to bring home three state track medals

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

As freshman seasons go, IC Catholic Prep running standouts Kennedy Calcagno and Carly Manchester got it done on the big stage.

Coming off a cross-country season where Manchester took eighth in the state and Calcagno 54th to help the Knights finish sixth in Class 1A as a team, the duo was up to snuff again at the recent Class 1A state track and field finals in Charleston at Eastern Illinois University.

Calcagno finished fifth in the state in both the 800 and 1,600 runs, while Manchester took fifth in the 3,200 run at state. They became the fourth and fifth IC Catholic Prep girls to medal at the state track meet, and Calcagno became only the second in school history to walk away with two individual state track medals in

the same year, joining 1970s standout Anne Quinn, who did it twice.

Calcagno and Manchester are IC Catholic Prep’s first girls state track medalists since 1983.

“I’m really excited because it was very cool to do it in both events I qualified for,” said Calcagno.

Calcagno said the difficulty meter was ramped up with doing two long running events close together at state. “Both races you have to plan accordingly,” she said. “You have to manage the first race so you are able to do the second race. Because of my training for triathlons, all the help I’ve received from my coaches and my dad helping me with recovery, I was able to do all of this.”

Calcagno said the recovery time between races was not that long. “I had about an hour,” she said. “It also depends on how things are scheduled there. Sometimes things change and you have to be willing to work with those changes.”

Calcagno ran the 800 first at state.

“That one is more of a sprint than the 1,600,” she said. “I was a little tired in the 1,600. I had done both a few times during the season so that helped me be prepared and stay focused. I feel the 800 is tougher because every little thing you do matters. It’s also a shorter race and is a mix between a sprint and a distance race. I thought that one is harder.”

Calcagno said she will partake in the Charlie Kern running camp in town this summer, as well as continue with her triathlon schedule, a sport where she has enjoyed success (which was chronicled in a recent edition of the Independent).

Calcagno loved the fact she could share the moment with her teammate.

“It’s so exciting that both of us did this,” she said. “We’ve been running together since fifth grade because of school cross-country and track.”

Manchester agreed the magnitude of her accomplishment was not lost on her. “Getting fifth meant a lot,” she said. “It took a lot of hard work.

It was so special to do it with all the coaches there and with Kennedy there.”

Manchester also qualified in the 1,600 at state (where she took 11th).

“The 3,200 was first and then you have about an hour for the 1,600,” she said.

“In the 3,200 with my start, I wanted to stay with Julia Wolke (a freshman from Arlington Heights Christian Liberty Academy, who finished right behind Manchester in sixth place at state). She’s someone I can stick with and someone who can push me. I ran against her a couple of times between this season and the cross-country season.”

Manchester said she kicked it into high gear at the end. “I pushed myself hard the last lap,” she said. “I picked it up so I could beat some runners at the end.”

She admitted the 1,600 was a tougher race for her. “Definitely tougher,” she said. “It’s more of a sprint. It took a lot of energy to run

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I’m really happy for Kennedy. I’m also looking forward to getting ready for the fall. We should be pretty good in cross country.”

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both races.”

Manchester, who also will train at the Charlie Kern running camp this summer, is looking forward to the upcoming cross-country season at IC Catholic Prep and running with Calcagno.

“I’m really happy for Kennedy,” she said. “I’m also looking forward to getting ready for the fall. We should be pretty good in cross country.”

York boys lacrosse team racks up postseason honors Dukes finish season 16-8; Proud leads team in goals with 39

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There was no shortage of York boys lacrosse players who walked away with postseason honors recently.

The Dukes placed a total of nine players on one of three all-West Suburban Conference teams.

Senior defender Sam Walsh, senior goalie Joey Cornell and junior attack Harrison Proud made the all-WSC first team. Senior defensive midfielder Wil Owens and senior midfielder Mitch Holmes made the all-WSC second team. Senior defender Matt

Anikiej, senior midfielder Aidan Gaghan, senior faceoff specialist Joe Guerino and freshman attacker Ryder Maston made the all-WSC honorable-mention list.

York finished the season with a 16-8 overall record and went 3-2 in WSC play. York opened the playoffs with an 11-7 win in sectional quarterfinal action against Hinsdale Central and then dropped a 7-1 contest to Naperville North in the sectional semifinals.

Walsh finished the season with 113 groundballs, eight goals and five assists. Cornell made 105 saves and had a .590 save percentage. Proud had 39 goals and 16 assists, while Maston had 14 goals and eight assists in his debut season.

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their work ethic continued to improve and grow as a team,’ said York coach Don Canfield.

Canfield noted the team overcame a number of obstacles this season.

“We overcame a lot of adversity and had new guys step up in big ways,” he said. “We had some key guys out and that gave opportunities for others to step up. It was great to see how the players rose to the occasion when they were called upon.”

Walsh and Cornell were cited for their strong play throughout the

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season. “Sam and Joey were both outstanding all season for us,” said Canfield. “Joey kept us in countless games with his incredible goaltending and Sam was able to make plays all over the field—despite being a defenseman—and control the pace of games.”

Canfield noted this was the youngest team he’s coached in his 10 years at York. “It’s a great group of young men who bought into what we were trying to teach them,” he said. “I felt the older players were great role

models for the younger players. My hope is the younger guys learned a lot from the older players and can build on their legacy.”

The future, Canfield noted, includes a positive outlook, particularly on offense. “We are looking to return a lot of offense. Four of our five attackmen will return, including Harrison, our leading scorer, and Ryder, our second-leading points person,” he said. “Defensively we graduate a lot with Joey in goal, and Sam and Matt ‘A’ on defense.”

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IC Catholic Prep’s Andrew Zwolinski went the first five innings and struck out three.

Post 187 then dropped an 8-3 decision to Danville Gold in Tilton. Danville jumped out to a 4-2 lead after three and 6-2 advantage after four.

Flores Jr. had a hit and a run scored.

Jose Perez (Fenton) had a hit and a run scored. Sanchez had a hit and an RBI to go with two walks. Zwolinski had a hit and an RBI. Galanis had a hit and an RBI. Flroes Jr.’s hit was a double. Ryan stole two bases.

Jack Klein (Fenton) pitched the first 5 1/3 innings and struck out two.

The Muddogs then recorded a 4-2 win over Palos Heights in the front end of a doubleheader at Stagg High School in Palos Hills.

Elmhurst won the game with a pair of runs in the top of the seventh inning. The Muddogs had only three hits in the game. Flores Jr. had a hit, scored three runs and walked twice.

Nick DeSimone (Fenton) had a hit, as did IC Catholic Prep’s Michael Hilgart who also drove in a run. Victor Hyso also drove in a run. Flores Jr. stole two bases.

Galanis went the first 6 2/3 innings and struck out four while scattering only five hits. Kyle Mitchell (Fenton) pitched to the final batter of the game and struck him out to earn the save.

The nightcap of the twinbill went to a 5-5 draw with Palos Heights Post

1193. The game was stopped after eight innings.

Flores Jr. walked four times and scored two runs. DeSimone had an RBI, as did Perez. Hilgart had two hits and drew two walks. Zwolinski also had two hits. Abraham Otero (Fenton) had two hits and an RBI. Montoya scored two runs. The Muddogs walked 11 times in the game.

Zwolinski had a double and Flores Jr. stole three bases.

Klein pitched six innings and struck out five. Montoya pitched two innings and had two strikeouts.

Post 187 19U Muddogs The Elmhurst Post 187 19U team kicked off its season with a 7-2 loss to Mt. Prospect Post 525 in a game played at Triton College in River Grove.

Mt. Prospect led 4-2 after the second inning and then scored three runs in the sixth.

York’s Ian Steinorth had two hits and a run scored. IC Catholic Prep’s Ryan Malek had a hit and an RBI. York’s Tim Bowbin also had a hit and an RBI. Steinorth tripled in the game.

Aidan Kress pitched three innings and had three strikeouts. Malek pitched two innings and struck out three.

Post 187 15U Muddogs The Muddogs’ 15U super junior

American Legion team was off to a 1-5 start through their first six games.

In recent action, Post 187 defeated Pirates Baseball Hampton 3-2 in a game played at. St. Xavier University in Chicago.

George O’Brien (IC Catholic Prep) had two hits, scored a run and walked. Oscar Torres (Fenton) had a hit and a run scored to go with a walk.

Matthew Maziarka (Fenton) had two hits, a run scored and an RBI. Jayden Ayala (IC Catholic Prep) had a hit and an RBI. Jace Klein (Leyden) had a hit and an RBI. Maziarka went the full seven innings and allowed six hits, no earned runs, while striking out four to pick up the win.

Post 187 lost 9-0 to Top Tier Silver at Oak Forest High School. Fernando Sanchez (Leyden) had the team’s only hit. Leo Cortez (Fenton) drew two walks. Maziarka pitched five innings and gave up two earned runs, while striking out four.

In an 8-2 loss to White Sox Elite at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Elmhurst had four hits and committed five errors.

Torres had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Will Ryan had a hit, as did Cortez. Declan Kenneally (IC Catholic Prep) also had a hit. O’Brien walked two times and stole two bases. Ryan stole three bases.

O’Brien went the first five innings and struck out six.

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Thursday, June 20 in the Park, this month at Pioneer Senior Commission presents a • From 6-8 p.m., the community is Park, where all ages are invited for Thursday, June 27 From 6-8 p.m., the community is invited to the Elmhurst American Le- fun activities. The Park District will Community Conversation gion THB Post 187 for “Cars Under provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump invited to the Elmhurst American LeAt 10 a.m., Elmhurst Senior Commission and the City of Elmhurst the Stars & Stripes,” a car show for ropes, giveaways and refreshments. gion THB Post 187 for “Cars Under present another Community Conversation about the Park District’s the whole family. This week’s fea- Eco the Rac-coon might make an ap- the Stars & Stripes,” a car show for Vision 2020 Plan, particularly the plan of a new Senior Center, led by tured vehicles will be pickup trucks pearance. Free and open to all ages. the whole family. This week’s theme Jim Rogers, executive director of the Elmhurst Park District. Held at is Red, White & Blue. The Elmhurst and motorcycles. Free and open to Elmhurst City Hall, 209 North York Road. Free but reservations are Lions Club will be providing free the public. Visitors are invited inside Sunday, June 23 required, as space is limited. To register, call 630-306-7077. the Legion to enjoy $5 food specials.

Beginning at 2 p.m., Olde Tyme hearing and retinal screenings from • From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Spring Base Ball returns to the Elmhurst 5 – 8 p.m.

Free and open to the public. VisRoad Business Association hosts College Mall (in front of HammerSaturday, June 15 sides, and desserts. Reservations via Music At The Gazebo, Spring Road schmidt Chapel), played by 1858 itors are invited inside the Legion to Beginning with a flag ceremony email to carlemaeder@netzero.net, and the Prairie Path.

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Jackson students complete first year of The Nora Project During the 2018-19 school year, fourth grade students at Jackson Elementary have participated in The Nora Project, a nationwide initiative that aims to normalize differences and encourage interaction between students and their peers with disabilities.

Fourth grade Jackson students were broken up into teams and each group had a ‘Nora Friend’ to get to know throughout the course of the school year.

“What the Nora Project is, is to show that just because you have something, like a diagnosis like autism, doesn’t mean that you’re different than other people,” said Matthew Young, fourth grade student.

“It teaches you that there’s no normal because everybody’s different in their own unique way,” said Katie Cifelli, also a fourth grader.

During their Nora visit, students spent time together, learning what activities and hobbies their Nora Friend enjoyed and connecting with them on a personal level.

“The NORA project has been a remarkable experience for our students and teachers,” said Jackson principal Christine Trendel. “Each fourth grader has experienced and practiced friendships with other children that have different ways of communicating as well as different strengths and needs. The impact on our students is tremendous and I know this is a project that they will ever forget. It has truly shown our students that friendship, kindness and empathy have a lasting impact on our world.”

“I’ve learned that it doesn’t matter

who you are on the outside, it matters what you are on the inside,” said fourth-grader James Reidy.

Each Jackson student expressed the hope that the Nora Project would continue at their school in years to come, because the lessons learned from their

Nora Friends will last longer than the school year.

“No matter what they look like or how they talk, they’re all human and they’re all people, so don’t [fail to include] them from anything for how they look,” said Caden Bialecki,

fourth grade student.

“Just because they might look different and act different than you, they’re still the same,” said Young.

“So if you ever pass somebody who has autism or Down Syndrome, just greet them with a nice smile and say

hi, because that could make their day.”

Jackson Elementary held a celebration of The Nora Project on Thursday, May 9, when students shared videos about their Nora Friends, and what they’ve learned about inclusion, diversity and friendship.

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