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Elmhurst officials filed a suit in February against Lucky Motors, a company that located itself at 817 N. Church Road near the other Grand Avenue car dealers in exchange for some healthy tax incentives. The suit was brought forth due to the fact that in the fall of 2015, the company had apparently moved to a new store at 225 W. Roosevelt Road in Villa Park. Lucky Motors even posted a sign on the door of the Church Road building, directing visitors to the location in Villa Park. It was evident at that time that Lucky Motors had moved its operations out of Elmhurst, which was in violation of its agreement to receive any tax incentives. The terms of the contract signed in 2010 said in order to receive a rebate of 50 percent of the sales taxes it received, the company was required to remain in the City of Elmhurst for ten years; if they left before five years, they would owe the entire amount back to the City in full. The lawsuit states that Lucky Motors owes the City about $145,000. When Lucky Motors refused, the City filed suit for breach of contract. Lucky Motors then countersued, claiming the City was to offer assistance to the company to obtain more property in the area but that the City had refused. City Manager Jim Grabowski told

Pictured are the Hunters – a group of girls from York High School who formed a team “Hunting for a Cure” to take part in this year’s Elmhurst Relay for Life held Friday, June 10 at Berens Park in Elmhurst. More photos inside this issue. PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO The Elmhurst Independent

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The faces on these four little ones are combination of delight and sheer terror as they are hoisted up, up, up on the Frog Hopper ride, one of the attractions at the Jaycees Carnival on Special Kids Carnival Day held Saturday, June 11. The annual Carnival began Thursday evening and continued all the way through Sunday, June 12. More photos elsewhere in this issue.

Obituary

MARGARET VINCI HELDT Margaret Vinci Heldt, renowned hairdresser and creator of the iconic Beehive hairstyle, resident of Lexington Square of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at age 98 of heart failure on June 10, 2016. Margaret was born on February 11, 1918 in Chicago. She attended Calhoun Elementary School, Our Lady of Sorrows and Lucy Flowers High Schools and Columbia Beauty School where she became a licensed cosmetologist in 1937. She rose quickly in her profession, winning countless awards and accolades including the National Hairdresser of the Year Competition in 1954. She was an early female entrepreneur, founding and managing a prestigious hair salon, Margaret Vinci Coiffures, on Michigan Avenue for

over two decades in the fifties and sixties. Margaret was a highly sought after instructor and mentor to others in her profession, and contributed to the success of entire generations of hairdressers in Chicagoland. She was a member of Hair America, the National Cosmetologists Association and Cosmetologists Chicago for 78 years. She was inducted into the National Cosmetologists Hall of Renown in 2005, and in 2009 a perpetual scholarship was formed in her name to continue the tradition of helping to educate new young people in her field. One of her greatest “claims to fame” was the invention of the Beehive hairstyle which she created for a magazine cover in 1960. The original mannequin used to create the style along with the hat and bee stickpin are on display at the Chicago History Museum. Margaret was the third of four children of Frank and Francesca Vinci. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, An-

thony Vinci, Josephine Becker and Mary Petrini. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ludwig Heldt, whom she married in 1942. She is survived by her son William (Mary) Heldt of Oswego, Illinois, her daughter Carlene (Andrew) Ziegler of Wellington, Florida, her seven grandchildren Carla (Phil) Meikle, Steven (Megan) Heldt, Megan (Tim) Lantz, Jillian (Alex) Crean, Sam Ziegler, Robert Ziegler and Caitlin Ziegler, and six great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass took place at Visitation Parish, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Memorial contributions can be made to the Margaret Vinci Heldt Creativity in Hairdressing Scholarship, c/o Cosmetologists Chicago, 440 S. LaSalle St., Chicago 60625. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim. com for more information.

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Elmhurst says company in breach of contract, owes $145,000 to taxpayers The Independent that was not true. “We sued them for breach of contract, part of which said the company had to stay within Elmhurst,” Grabowski said. “They could not move locations, but had to remain in Elmhurst. Lucky Motors, however, chose to move to another community. “The contract read that because of the tax incentives, they had to stay in town and if they leave before five years, they had to pay the entire amount back to the City.” While the Church Road location remained dark, Lucky Motors conducted business from a sprawling, highly-visible location on Roosevelt Road in Villa Park. “Our position is that the only way to cure the contract violation is to pay us the money,” Elmhurst city manager James Grabowski said earlier this week. “In our opinion, he had closed the business. That’s the city’s position.” On Friday, June 10, a judge threw Lucky Motors’ countersuit out of court. “I’m happy to say that just today, I heard from our attorney,” Grabwoski said on Friday, June 10. “The judge threw out Lucky’s countersuit, so now we will move forward with the suit and all that goes with it. “We hope to collect the entire amount for the taxpayers of Elmhurst.” The city has sales tax rebate agreements successfully in place with several other dealers in town, including with Ed Napleton’s Kia, Wilkins Hyundai-Mazda and, most recently, with Larry Roesch Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge. The City’s finance department indicates sales taxes on cars account for about 35 percent of the city’s total sales tax revenues, which provide about 20 percent of general fund revenue.

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At its most recent meeting, City Council discussed the Zoning & Planning Commission’s proposal to place the new downtown plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan. “Sometimes new developers come in and make use of the new plan, so it’s time to advance a new downtown plan,” said 5th Ward Alderman Scott Levin, who chairs the Planning & Zoning Committee. “In 2014, when we were doing the budget for 2015, we put money back in specifically for this purpose. This was our #1 priority and we engaged a consultant to do it.” A representative from Houseal Lavigne, the consulting company, gave a presentation on the plan, stressing that it had been done with numerous studies and good outreach into the community. “We talked about the past and brought it together,” he said. “Included was an assessment of existing land use, zoning, transportation, mobility, transit, parking and infrastructure. All these issues come up when you are trying to improve a downtown.” He stressed how much feedback

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plays. Design guidelines include where building(s) should be placed, where doors and windows should be, roof lines and parapets, awnings and canopies, lighting, signs, and landscaping. “We look at what is being done now and how can we attract more in the future,” the presenter said. “The plan can serve as an official policy guide for future developments for staff and elected officials. You can take this plan and make it into what you want it to be.” He suggested updating zoning laws so there would not be as much need for variances or conditional use permits. “How did you strike a balance of vision vs. regulatory or code changes?” asked 3rd Ward Alderman Michael Bram. “My thought is that the plan is visionary and shouldn’t be about height, zoning, etc.” “The goal is for the plan to be a guide for the City,” the representative said. “This is what people want to see, but they still have to follow policy. The plan’s actions and recommendations will include making necessary amendments to the zoning code.”

“Is it going to be a workable document or will it sit on a shelf?” asked 7th Ward Alderman Mark Mulliner. “The point is, we must have actionable action plans.” Bram said he was still conflicted. “What is the plan for? It can support an argument or can be used against it,” he said. “I’ve seen people use the plan in whatever way supports their agenda. I believe the plan has too much detail, it shouldn’t include things like maximum building height. We need to discuss that level of detail and what position it puts the City in when developers make requests.” “It’s not a trivial thing,” Mulliner said. “We’ve put a lot of work into it, a lot of community members worked on it too. I want the public to know we take it very seriously.” After a vote of 10-1 (3 absent), the plan was approved. Mayor Steve Morley, who does not vote unless there is a tie, then spoke up. “The [contact with] residents and amount of input for this plan has been second to none,” he said. “Any action will be fully vetted. These are solicited opinions so we know we’re doing what the residents want.”

the western part of the park will determine the fair market value of the land. According to the framework of the agreement, the city will deposit money equal to that fair market value into an escrow account. The escrowed funds will be used to fund the park district’s acquisition of suitable replacement property. If a suitable piece of property that exceeds the fair market value of the portion of Golden Meadows is acquired, the city will provide an additional sum of money equal to the difference in the two properties. In no event, however, will the additional sum exceed 1.5 times the fair market value of the west portion of Golden Meadows. The IDNR must approve any agreement between the park district and city regarding Golden Meadows. Rogers said during the June 8 meeting that since the district and city have reached the framework of an intergovernmental agreement, it makes sense to contact the IDNR. Rogers said he was looking to arrange a conference call in which he would join Elmhurst’s city manager in speaking with the IDNR director.

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had been gathered, thanks to the participation of residents as well as business and property owners. “The Zoning & Planning Commission (ZPC) held a workshop about the process,” the representative said. “Focus groups were held among business owners, property owners, brokers, developers, etc. The online survey had 750 participants, which is a very high number, as surveys go. There was an open house held on January 7 that drew 150 people. At that meeting, the community was able to see the plan in its entirety. After a public hearing in February, then it went back to the ZPC.” To create a vision for downtown, Houseal Lavigne evaluated existing conditions, community outreach and stakeholder interviews to create a vision to attract business and development. Actions and recommendations include functional land use zones, redevelopment opportunities, activating storefronts, public transportation, streetscapes, parking requirements and availability, railway corridor improvements, bike infrastructure, one-way vs. two-way configurations, and public art dis-

The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on June 8 at the district’s administrative building at 375 W. First Street. All seven board members attended the meeting. There were no public comments. PEP grants $155,000 for Playground for Everyone People for Elmhurst Parks (PEP) Foundation President Pete Goworowski presented a check for $155,000 to the park district at the beginning of the meeting. The check was a donation toward construction of The Playground for Everyone at Butterfield Park. The Playground for Everyone, which is part of this year’s redevelopment project at Butterfield Park, will provide a fully accessible playground for all children, including those with mobility challenges and developmental disabilities. The groundbreaking ceremony for the redevelopment project will take place at the park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18. Goworowski noted that Elmhurst Park District Executive Director Jim Rogers approached the PEP Foundation about one year ago to seek support for the Playground for Everyone. PEP responded by conducting a fundraising campaign

and spreading the word about the project throughout the community. Goworowski said the $155,000 check included donations from several organizations, businesses and individuals. He mentioned that the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst provided three separate donations. The Elmhurst Park District plans to replace one of its 18 playgrounds each year. The budgeted amount for each replacement project is about $350,000. The cost of the universal Playground for Everyone, however, is approximately $600,000. The increased cost led the park district to engage PEP and other groups to provide support for the playground. Storm water management moves forward The storm water management segment of the June 8 meeting included an update of the ongoing negotiations between the park district and the City of Elmhurst regarding the city’s plans to construct a storm water detention basin at Golden Meadows Park. Rogers said the park district and the city have agreed on the framework of an intergovernmental agreement regarding the city’s intentions to build a detention basin. Under terms of the agreement, the park district would deed the western portion of Golden Meadows Park to the city. The district would have to acquire a replacement property of comparable value and recreational usefulness for the western part of the park because Golden Meadows was acquired with grant assistance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). An appraisal of

Board meetings move from Wednesday to Monday as of June 27 Board members voted 6-1 to change the days of board meetings from Wednesdays to Mondays. The change will be effective as of the next regular board meeting, which will take place Monday, June 27. Commissioner Patricia MorissetteMoll cast the lone vote against the change in dates. The board’s newly revised schedule of meetings for the remainder of 2016 calls for meet-

Financial update The June 8 board meeting also included a financial report of the park district’s first quarter of 2016, which includes the period from Jan. 1 through March 31. Rogers stated the district was off to a good start in the first quarter of the year. Total revenues for the quarter were about $3.3 million, an increase of over $200,000 from the first quarter of 2015.

Pool pass sales almost identical to last year Rogers noted near the end of the meeting that as of June 6, the district had sold 7,396 pool passes for the 2016 pool season. That figure is nearly identical to the number of passes sold as of the same date last year. The district reportedly sold 10 fewer passes—7,386—as of June 6, 2015. Rogers noted that last year’s sales generated about $255,000 as of that period, while this year’s sales as of June 6 produced about $292,000 in revenue. Rogers noted the 15 percent price increase for pre-season passes from last year to this year, from $34 to $39. He said the consistent sales figures from last year to this year indicate that residents still view the district’s two pools and the pool passes as a value. The board will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, June 27.


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Victim shot in hip during armed robbery attempt Police investigating incident in First Street Parking lot By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

Last week, the Independent learned that an attempted armed robbery had taken place at about 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, on the 200 block of First Street. According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst and Police Chief Michael Ruth, police investigated the Attempted Robbery-Shooting incident, which took place in the parking lot at 257 E. First St. in Elmhurst. A male subject reportedly approached a 27-year-old male victim in an attempt to rob him. Subsequently, the vicitm was shot in the hip and was transported to Loyola Medical Center by Elmhurst paramedics. Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise, “Like a shot or a dropped dumpster.” They also noticed an ambulance arriving on the scene and later, leaving. The suspects are described as four CJ ELONICH PHOTO The Elmhurst Independent male black Hispanics, who reportedly fled the scene eastbound in a Pictured is the corner of First and Willow in Elmhurst, where police taped off a large area from Clara Place to Pine Street near an apartment green Buick LaCrosse. The incident building, where a shooting incident took place on Thursday, June 9. During an armed robbery attempt, a victim was shot in the hip and later taken to Loyola Medical Center. The four suspects fled eastbound in a green Buick LaCrosse and, at press time, were still at large. remains under investigation.

City will pay for sprinkler system at Elmhurst 255/Hahn Third Ward Alderman Michael installation of a sprinkler system in the closed garage portion of the Bram believes it was an error in planAt a City Council meeting on Hahn Street development, otherwise ning and that the developer should Monday, June 6, it was learned the known as Elmhurst 255. The system have to pay for the system. “I don’t know why this wasn’t City is on the hook to pay for the is estimated to cost $192,000. caught before,” he said. “How could this have been missed? The responsibility and accountability should lie on the developer. This is a mistake that the developer knows is in place to protect the residential units above it. It’s not the first time • The purchase of special ALPR cameras to read license plates was this developer has done this. approved 11-0. “It adds almost $200,000 and the “Their purpose is to aid the police in apprehending suspects and City has to eat it because it’s our resolving crimes,” Alderman Norm Leader (2nd Ward) said. “In no quirement. I can’t support this. This way will they infringe upon anyone’s right to privacy. developer has had enough incenALPRs capture the infrared image of a license plate, shows the tives. It’s almost like we’re looking time and date and that’s it. From there, data can only be used for for ways to give our money away.” serious inquiries by law enforcement. Fifth Ward Alderman Scott Levin “This will make our town even safer.” warned it was not a mistake, nor is it an incentive. • By a vote of 11-0, residents of Elmhurst 255 project have been “It’s not that the developer made a removed from the Special Service Area (SSA) #6. SSA #6, an mistake,” he said. “When we brought additional amount collected from those in the area for a specific purpose, was formed in 1994 and updated in 2004 for the purposes of marketing and promoting the downtown. The only action taken was to remove the residents from having to pay the additional amount. Commercial retail properties would stay the same. By Dee Longfellow

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• Third Ward Alderman Michael Bram said ComEd has hightension lines in his Ward, but had not been keeping up the maintenance on the land where they sit. “It has been a struggle to get ComEd to maintain their area,” Bram said. “At times the grass has been as high as four feet tall. We’re asking them to be a good neighbor. We wouldn’t let residents get away with this, so why should they?” Bram said he had called ComEd to ask about it and was given a rather short reply like, “We’ll get to it when we get to it.” “I find that reply unconscionable,” Bram said. “Their actions are despicable.”

Park District plans ground-breaking at Butterfield

On Saturday, June 18 at 1 p.m., the Elmhurst Park District invites the public to join as it breaks ground on the redevelopment of Butterfield Park. The plans for Butterfield Park include the Playground For Everyone, which will be constructed there, a facility for persons of all abilities. Free t-shirts will be given while supplies last.

The responsibility and accountability should lie on the developer. This is a mistake that the developer knows is in place to protect the residential units above it. It’s not the first time this developer has done this.” – Third Ward Alderman Michael Bram

in a consultant, there was a dispute about this issue and it was decided [the sprinkler system] WAS required. That’s a closed garage. “It’s our property so legally it’s our responsibility, but it’s disingenuous to call it an incentive.” “This is to protect the residential units above [the garage], I feel that is the accountability of the developer,” Bram replied. “And even if we share responsibility, we’re not sharing costs. First Ward Alderman Marty Deuter agreed that a discussion about cost-sharing might be a good conversation to have in the future, but for now, the sprinkler system is a cost of the project. “We looked at a number of items that were available that the City could support with TIF dollars,” she said. “This seems to go right along with that.” The vote was taken and motion to

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

Animal complaint June 6 A complainant in the 300 block of S. Prospect told police that, while dog walking, a coyote followed her up the driveway and barked at her. She reports the coyote got within two feet of the dog. The coyote then left.

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Criminal damage to property/ motor vehicle/criminal trespass to property/ motor vehicle/ Failure to give aid/information damage to property June 2 June 8 A victim in the1100 block of S Euclid Ave. told police he returned to his vehicle to see a smashed-out rear window with a baseball in the backseat. There was a baseball game going on a local high school, approximately 50 feet away from the parked vehicle. June 7 Police said a suspect in the 400 block of N. Walnut was observed sitting on the victim’s car hood. The victim told police he has damage to the hood, windshield wipers, windshield and rear driver’s side panel of his vehicle. An investigation is pending.

Disorderly conduct June 7 • Jeffrey Pedlow, 48, of Streamwood, was arrested in the 100 block of S. York at around 8:20 p.m. Police said an officer was flagged down for an intoxicated suspect who fell off his bike. Pedlow was charged with disorderly conduct/public intoxication. • Police said an unnamed suspect showed up to a transport company in the 100 block of Spangler yelling about money that was owed to him. Officers made contact with the suspect, and asked the suspect not to return to the business. The suspect also was served with a notrespass order.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/possession of alcohol by a minor/public intoxication/hosting an underage drinking party June 7 James Moberg, 61, of Oakbrook Terrace, was arrested near Route 83 and Riverside at around 7:12 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a DUI driver, an officer located Moberg. He was charged with DUI-drugs, improper lane usage and no insurance. June 6 Giuseppa Cecala, 18, of Addison and Dominic Persin, 19, of Naperville, were arrested near Lake and Route 83 at around 1:18 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Cecala was wanted on a warrant out of DuPage County, and Persin, a passenger, was found to have consumed alcohol and was under 21. Persin was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Police said an officer also located cannabis and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Cecala was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal transportation of

Francis A. Boehm, 82, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation by police in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 9:40 a.m. for failure to give aid or information at an accident involving damage.

Harassment June 7 A victim in the 400 block of N. Walnut told police that she has been receiving numerous phone calls and text messages from a suspect and wants them to stop. June 4 • Police said a juvenile victim received an obscene picture message on his cell phone from an unknown phone number. • In the 200 block of S. Boyd, police said Victim #1 and Victim #2 have been receiving threatening text messages from Victim #2’s ex-boyfriend. All parties were contacted and agreed not to have further communication. June 2 A victim at a school in the 700 block of S. York Road told police she was notified by the school that her estranged brother had sent a disturbing email. Contact was made with suspect who agreed to have no further contact with victim or the school.

No trespass notice June 7 A victim at a bar in the 100 block of N. York told police they have asked the suspect to leave the bar on three separate occasions, yet he was back again today. The suspect was gone upon officers’ arrival. An officer contacted the suspect who then came to the police department, where he was served with a no-trespass order. June 5 A food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police that an unnamed suspect has been observed on three occasions soliciting customers in the parking lot for money. The suspect was located and admitted to an officer that she has been at this location several times, asking people for money. The suspect was issued a no-trespass notice and subsequently left the area.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/possession of tobacco June 4 • Cedric Brooks, 23, of Carol Stream, was arrested near North and Willow at around

1:03 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Brooks was found to be in possession of cannabis, for which he was charged. He was also charged with speeding. • Leon Metcalf, 38, of Chicago, was arrested near York and North at around 2:56 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer smelled a strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. Metcalf was in possession of cannabis and a loaded Beretta .380 pistol, according to police. He was charged with “Felon in Possession of a Firearm” as well as possession of cannabis and driving with no tail lights. • Subsequent to a call for an underage drinking party in the 600 block of Hawthorne at around 6:30 p.m., police said suspects fled the scene upon officers’ arrival. Suspect #1 was located and placed under arrest after obstructing/resisting arrest. Suspects #2 and #3 were located and placed under arrest for prowling. Suspect #4 was placed under arrest for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Suspect #5 later came into the police department with his parents. Suspect #1 was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor and disorderly conduct/resisting arrest. Suspect #2 was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor and prowling. Suspect #3 was charged with prowling. Suspect #4 was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Suspect #5 was charged with prowling and possession of alcohol by a minor. All were released to their parents. June 3 • Aurelio Ortega, 24, of Brookfield, was arrested near St. Charles and Lawndale at around 4:25 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Ortega was found to be in possession of cannabis, for which he was charged. He was also charged with speeding. • Vincent Peterson, 27, and Jamario Blanchard, 26, both of Bensenville, were arrested near York and Grand at around 8:43 p.m. According to police, while on patrol, officers observed Peterson and Blanchard doing a hand-to-hand drug transaction. Contact was made with the subjects, and police said Peterson admitted he was in possession of cannabis that Blanchard had sold to him. Peterson was charged with possession of cannabis and Blanchard was charged with unlawful delivery of cannabis and possession of cannabis. • Jeffery Sims, 24, of Villa Park, was arrested near North and Myrtle at around 12:23 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Sims was found to be in possession of cannabis. He was charged with possession of cannabis and no rear registration plate light.

Suspicious circumstances June 7 While en route to a call of a subject in the men’s room reportedly shooting up heroin in the 500 block of W. Lake St., an officer was told the male subject had left the area in a gray Chevy Cruze. Items consistent with the complaint were recovered and placed into evidence.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/ forgery/deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery June 8 A victim in the 500 block of Hillcrest told police than an unknown suspect opened a Visa Signature card in her name without her knowledge. June 7 Police said that at approximately 5:18 p.m., two males were seen walking southbound on

Washington and paused in front of an address in the 400 block of S. Washington St. Prior to reportedly stealing a package from the victim’s front step, one of the male suspects pulled a hood over his head, according to police. The suspects walked away, realized they did not want the package after all, and tossed it onto the neighbor’s lawn. The suspects are described as white males wearing dark-colored clothing. June 5-June 6 Officers responded to the report of a theft of a golf cart in the 500 block of S. York at around 11:24 a.m. A complainant told police he rented the golf cart for the Annie Ryan Fun Run. The owner of the golf cart told the complainant that they went to pick it up and it was missing. May 26-June 6 A complainant at a business in the 400 block of W. Wrightwood told police his former employee did not return his work equipment and he has been unable to make contact with the suspect. June 5 • Officers responded at 8:48 a.m. for a retail theft that had just occurred at a local pharmacy in the 100 block of Robert Palmer. According to police, the suspect was described as a white male wearing a black baseball cap, a black-and-white zip-up jacket and black shorts. The suspect reportedly stole 22 packs of cigarettes. • A complainant at a car leasing company in the 800 block of N. York told police that the spare tires were stolen off of two company-owned vehicles as they were parked in the lot. June 2 An officer was flagged down by a loss prevention employee at a local store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 2:33 p.m. regarding a retail theft. The employee told police he saw the suspect enter a silver sedan with duct tape over the license plate. The suspects were described as two black males wearing black T-shirts and faded blue jeans. May 20-June 1 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of W. Lake St. for a report of a theft. A victim told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) removed a spare tire from underneath a company van. May 24-May 31 Victims in the 300 block of Walnut told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect made numerous unauthorized charges on their debit card and unauthorized charges on their credit card. The charges occurred at various Walmart stores and Food for Less stores. March 25-May 31 Police said a victim was notified by an employee of a public storage facility in the 200 block of W. Lake St. that a door to her storage unit had its padlock removed. The victim went to look at her unit and noticed several items missing. May 9-May 10 A victim in the 100 block of W. Butterfield told police that he threw out both front and rear license plates in the dumpster two weeks ago. He has since been receiving I-Pass violations on these plates.

Warrant service June 5 Raul Sanchez, 33, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of E. Quincy at around 12:44 a.m. Subsequent to a call about a suspicious person, police said Sanchez was found to have a no-bond warrant out of DuPage County.


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Police start up Neighborhood Roll Calls again Ruth: We’ve changed patrol strategy to include more visibility

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

It was a warm sunny evening on Tuesday, June 7, when Elmhurst police officers held their second Neighborhood Roll Call at Third and Ridgeland, encouraging neighbors to come out and say hello. An initiative of Police Chief Michael Ruth, roll calls in the local neighborhoods began last year. “It allows us to get to know the people, but also for them to know us,” Ruth told the Independent in a exclusive interview. “It’s good for people to know who is patrolling their neighborhood, if they ever need some kind of help, at least people know who to talk to.” The roll call initiative is one of the elements of the new patrol strategy at the Elmhurst Police Department. “Our new commitment is to more visibility,” Ruth said. “In the neighborhoods and on the streets around Elmhurst. We want people to know us and feel comfortable with us.” He encouraged people to feel free to call the police department with any concerns in and around their neighborhood. “You are not bothering us,” Ruth assured. “We welcome questions and will gladly keep a lookout for anyone or anything you might be worried about.” Current trends in crime When asked about current crime trends, Ruth said there was much more identity theft and fraud going on, especially with credit cards. The Independent asked about the rise in the number of cases of fraud in filing tax returns. “It’s definitely on the rise in an attempt to de-

fraud the federal government,” Ruth said. “The FBI has been actively working on it.” As far as the IRS is concerned, Ruth offered this reminder: 
“The IRS will only contact you by mail, by regular U.S. Mail,” he said. “They do not call, they do not threaten, there are no ‘pay us now or go to jail’ messages. If you receive a message like that, call the police and do not reply in any way to the call. Above all, don’t send money or private information to anyone unless you know exactly who they are and what they want it for.” He added not to be taken in by emotion. “Sometimes a kid might call Grandma because he’s in jail and needs bail or something,” he said. “They might even say, ‘be cool, don’t tell mom.’ Well, Grandma wants to help and wants to be cool, so she sends the money to an unfamiliar location, only to find out later, perhaps that wasn’t her grandson at all.”

RFID wallets – do they help? The Independent asked Ruth about the ads on television about RFID readers, that someone can supposedly wave a device near your wallet and read all your personal information including credit card numbers. Are they real? Could that actually happen? And will those special wallets that supposedly block the devices really help? Ruth noted that many credit cards now come with a computer chip in them and those could possibly be read by a device. “But it would have to be very, very close to that chip,” he said. “You’d have to hold the two closely together, less than half an inch apart, and hold it for about 2 ½ seconds to possibly PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO The Elmhurst Independent read it. Reading through a wallet is very unlikely, and for that reason, any ‘special’ wallet Second Ward Alderman Bob Dunn shares a conversation with Commander Burdesigned to block out reading devices is prob- roughs at the Neighborhood Roll Call held on Tuesday, June 7. ably a waste of money.”

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Market analysis underway for indoor sports facility in Elmhurst City, Park Board seek public input via web sites By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

According to a release issued by the Elmhurst Park District, the Park Board and City of Elmhurst have hired Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL) to conduct a market and financial feasibility study for an indoor sports facility in Elmhurst. CSL, based in Minnesota, was selected from eight firms, of which five were interviewed by a joint panel of Park and City staff members. Both the Park Board of Commissioners and the City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, and Zoning Committee gave concurrence to staff to proceed with the hiring of CSL for the study and a contract was signed on May 5, 2016. CSL will provide a comprehensive market demand and feasibility analysis for an Indoor Sports Facility in Elmhurst. The study effort

will include a Market and Demand Analysis, Cost and Space Analysis and recommendations. The firm will be interviewing potential user groups, educational institutions, and business leaders to gain a thorough understanding of the market potential for aquatic, gymnasium, and indoor turf and ice facilities. In addition, an online questionnaire will be available starting July 1 at both the Elmhurst Park District at epd.org and City of Elmhurst at elmhurst.org to allow the public to provide input. At the conclusion of the study and review of findings, scheduled for late August 2016, the City and Park District will determine what, if any, next steps are required. A key component in the study will be the possibility of the facility providing sufficient revenues to warrant development or, conversely, if additional tax funds would need to be raised to support partnering with other entities or organizations to fund or operate such a facility. For more information about the study please contact Laura Guttman, (630) 993-8920 or email lguttman@epd.org.

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Gardening with the boys

We spent most of the weekend gardening, and I’ve come to an important conclusion. Some people are born with green thumbs. Others, including the guys I live with, are simply all thumbs – and not a one of them is green. I needed help with mulching. I consider it a heavy task and was hoping to put their muscles to work. They were more than happy to oblige and their attitudes were terrific. A few minutes after they started, mine was not. They lugged the hefty bags with ease, but found it difficult to distribute the mulch without pouring it all over the top of my tender plantings. They were so effusive in their work they covered entire plants with the mulch, leaving me to dig for leaves so my plant friends could live to see another day.

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Jill Pertler SLICES OF LIFE When I admonished them about being careful around the plants, they gave me a serious look and then went about their business – of covering more plants with mulch. And then it started to sprinkle. Sprinkle. An extremely light, barely tangible, you’d-hardly-notice it sprinkle. I was in the front yard – working. My hair was a bit damp, but the precipitation was miniscule. Refreshing, actually, if you were

sweating. Which I was. I finished my task and walked over to where the boys were supposed to be busy mulching. Not a one was in sight. I wasn’t buying the disappearing act and went in the house. There they were: on the couch in front of the TV. Without a smidgen of guilt, they announced they were on a “rain delay.” My jaw clenched and I expended much effort refraining from saying something I might later regret. My attitude remained far from terrific. I went outside to continue “our” work. On the way, I shut the door in a non-gentle fashion. I hoisted one of the mulch bags over my shoulder and placed it in position. I opened the bag and poured, pure adrenaline pulsing through my veins. By the time I grabbed a second bag, they

had joined me in the backyard, obviously knowing their very own supper most likely hinged on their helping me in a loving manner. I said nothing, but accepted their “help.” My boys have big muscles, but they also have big feet, and this was never so obvious as when they attempted to tiptoe through a freshly planted bed whereby the plants themselves seemed to attract those monstrous feet like a magnet. Squish. Some of those unfortunate plants didn’t stand a chance under my son’s 12DD. They displayed an absolute inability to discern a weed from a wanted plant. To their credit, this often takes people years of practice, but after they pulled up the fourth (blooming) pansy, I requested they withhold their “help” in this area. Not sure yet

if the pansies will make it. My fingers are crossed. To be honest, they do their best. And they are interested and engaged – in their own way. Last year we grew cayenne peppers – of the heatedly hot variety. My boys were keenly fascinated – in determining who could eat the most peppers without throwing up. I won’t divulge here who won, but it’s safe to say this will probably be an annual contest. At least it will continue this year. The cayenne pepper plant is one of the few they didn’t stomp on or cover with mulch. True story. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

Age spots, they are what they are

ometimes I get a bit contemplative when I drive. The alone time with thoughts can make a person ponder all kinds of things. Like the new tiny brown spot on my right hand that I just noticed. It’s not chocolate. It’s not a beauty mark, a birthmark, or a scar. It’s an age spot. Oh my! A different kind of small brown dot, a mole, has lived on the lower center of my left hand, near my wrist, for as long as I can remember. This new fellow on my right hand just showed up and has me wondering if he’s bringing his friends with. As I study my hand, I see the veins now too. Were they always this visible? My fingers look a little wrinkly and my hand does seem to be screaming out for a dose of luxury lotion. I can’t do that, because I’m driving. There may not be laws against applying lotion while driving, but I am just not that coordinated. I turn my hand to be palm up and study it for a bit (while watching the road of course, officer.) The lifelines there don’t seem to be any different from when I wondered about them as a teenager. I don’t know a life from a baby line to a money line, but the lines look the same as ever. My palm side up is familiar; the backside of my hand looks more like a mom hand or a grandma hand. I am both. It is MY hand. The knuckles on each finger look like elephant legs if elephant legs were the size of fingers. If I make a

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fist, all is well. If I extend my fingers straight out, wrinkles and creases show up that say, yep, elephant. Tiny miniature elephant wrinkles. It is so crazy to be caught off guard like this. Just a couple songs ago, I was singing along with Taylor Swift (“we’re young and we’re reckless….), knowing that I might look foolish to sing such a lyric when my hair is gray and my hands are on the steering wheel at ten and two (except when I’m flipping my right hand over to analyze it) clearly indicate that young and reckless would not be words anyone would use to describe to me. Even so, young is in the eye of the beholder. One minute I am thinking that we never really feel “old”, even though my birth certificate was issued fifty years ago, and obviously I am old enough to be Taylor’s mother. Yet when it’s a beautiful day and you’re driving with the windows down and the radio cranked a person feels youthful and care free. And the next moment, you see a spot on your hand that doesn’t lick off. So maybe this is what it is like to

feel old? I am indeed feeling kind of a little bit … fascinated….as I fixate on that age spot. Why does our skin get spots? How spotty will I be? Should I draw a constellation on my hand and name it?

The mind wanders as the miles roll on. I don’t feel bad about aging, or the spots. It is what it is. The sun is shining. I’m still here. I do what I’ve always done. Turn up the radio a little louder and sing along.

Kelly Epperson Simmons is a ghostwriter, editor, and book coach, and invites you to sign up for her weekly inspirational newsletter at www.kellyepperson.com.


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• Roll calls

Continued from page 7

The latest annual report As in past years, Ruth went over the annual report with the Independent, showing trends and numbers from 2015. Some highlights include: The investigations division was assigned 264 cases in 2015, most of them theft, burglary and burglary to motor vehicle incidents. There were 114 thefts, 29 burglaries, 25 “financial” crimes, among others. The Mission Team is a group of three officers and a Sergeant who work in plain clothes to target criminal activity that someone in uniform may not have access to. Many of this team’s accomplishments are remarkable:

• recovered 1304 grams of cannabis; • recovered 34.59 grams of heroin; • recovered 34.8 grams of cocaine; • recovered 196 pills of controlled substances; • recovered 212 grams of Psilocybin mushrooms; • made 135 arrests for misdemeanor drugs; • made 6 arrests for criminal misdemeanors; • made 36 arrests for criminal felonies; • made 72 arrests for drug felonies. The administrative services and records division submitted the following accomplishments in 2015: • The Police Dept. handled 46,948 calls; • Traffic tickets issued: 9,011; • Warning tickets issued: 6,508; • Parking tickets issued: 14,383; • DUI alcohol arrests: 169; • DUI drug arrests: 26; • DUI drug/alcohol combination: 3; • 663 lockouts; • 87 motorist assists. The K9 Unit had a busy year for Officer Anthony Poli and his canine partner Diesel. There were 70 total deployments, 21 arrests and 48 narcotics/vehicle/currency searches. Total narcotics located: • 1,625.712 grams of cannabis (3.58 lbs) with a street value of $27,520; • 4.8 grams of heroin; • 6,577.089 grams of Methamphetamine (14.5 lbs) with a street value of $127,000; • 6.0 grams of PCP • $101,150 U.S. Currency seized.

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After the roll call, some of the police officers met with residents and handed out stickers to the kids. See more photos on page 10.

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The summer months are upon us Now that summer is here, Ruth said the police department is rolling out its new Summer Mobile Patrol Program. The program is designed to engage the community with visible and interactive police patrols in our residential neighborhoods, local parks, the train station, and provide a greater visible presence on the Prairie Path and the Salt Creek Greenway Trail. The funding of the additional police officers for the program is provided by the Equitable Sharing Program. The unit consists of police officers riding bicycles and driving an electric side-by-side ATV to provide a more visible and engaging community presence. The ATV was made possible by a grant issued by Union Pacific Railroad.


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June 16, 2016 • 13

Walkers take strides against rare disease T

Strides Against Myasthenia Gravis raises $21,000

he Fourth Annual Strides Against MG Walk welcomed 250 participants on Sunday, June 5, at Berens Park in Elmhurst. The walk raised $21,000 for Conquer Myasthenia Gravis, a nonprofit organization that funds MG patient assistance and research, and provides patient education and support. The walk drew participants from all over the local area. “This is our first time, and we can’t wait for next year,” said Tiffany Rivera. Her four children, including a daughter who suffers with MG, enjoyed bubbles, hula hoops, and face painting along with the walk. After spending much of last summer in the hospital, Mike Brady was glad to meet others at the event who struggle with MG. “I’m grateful I have a doctor who really understands MG,” he said. “I wish others were as lucky.” The organization, formerly known as the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois, unveiled its new name and logo for the crowd on that day as well. “We’re now called Conquer Myasthenia Gravis, or Conquer MG for short,” Board Chair Bob Rosecrans announced. “The new name reflects our desire to wipe out this rare autoimmune disease. Our logo clarifies the region we serve face-to-face: Illinois, northwest Indiana, and southeast Wisconsin.”

Somewhere over the rainbow there’s a cure for MG was the slogan of the Bauer family (pictured here) at the 4th Annual Strides Against MG (Myasthenia Gravis) Walk, held at Berens Park on June 5.

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Bubbles were part of the fun at Strides Against MG Walk held Sunday, June 5 for Tiffany Rivera’s daughter (pictured here), who is in remission after being born with myasthenia gravis.

Facepainting was part of the fun at the 4th Annual Strides Against MG Walk at Berens Park on June 5.

Vi Ballard (second from left), who has myasthenia gravis, is surrounded by her supportive children at Sunday’s Strides Against MG Walk on Sunday, June 5 at Berens Park.


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York Radio Club to host Amateur Field Day

Elmhurst In a 24-hour blitz that will include nationwide radio communications, the Elmhurst-based York Radio Club will operate at least three radio stations on Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 from the Elmhurst Fire Department Training Facility, 910 N. Addison.

The operation will be part of Amateur Radio Field Day, an annual contest started in 1933 that is designed to test emergency preparedness. In past years, more than

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Visitors interested in learning more about the ham radio hobby, or those who are simply curious, are welcome. The operation will include a small solar power demonstration, as well as digital technology that combines computers with ham radios. The York Radio Club is also celebrating its 80th year in 2016. COURTESY PHOTO The Elmhurst Independent

(At right) As you can see by this truck, the York Radio Club is celebrating its 80th year in 2016. On Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, the Club will hold a 24-hour blitz, operating at least three radio stations from the Elmhurst Fire Department training facility at 910 No. Addison. All are welcome to stop by.

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According to a survey released by Travel Leaders Group, Cuba continues trending upward in interest among American travelers and is likely to increase further with regularly scheduled air service from the U.S. Survey participants indicating they’d “go immediately” to Cuba if all government restrictions were lifted has risen to nearly 11%, with gains also charted among those who have already been there. This year’s survey also explored the Top 20 International Destinations, asking travelers to rank their desire to visit each. The top “must see” destination was Venice, Italy, followed by Florence (Tuscany), Rome, London and Dublin, respectively. The survey was conducted April 4 to April 30, 2016, and includes responses from 3,431 consumers throughout the United States. “Today’s announcement of six U.S. airlines approved for commercial flights to Cuba, beginning this fall, is another major step toward more American visitors in Cuba,” said Ninan Chacko, CEO of Travel Leaders Group. “While Congress has yet to lift all remaining restrictions on travel, it is clear from our survey data that Americans are increasingly considering and booking travel to Cuba, albeit modestly. “Cuba is such a fascinating and culturally-rich destination that we anticipate continued growth.”

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Munger: budget inaction to bring greater hardship Comptroller details ramifications of status quo

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According to Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger, the hardship already felt by the state’s ongoing budget impasse will only get worse if the state enters into a new fiscal year on July 1 without any further action. On Thursday, June 9, Munger held a news conference at the James Thompson building in downtown Chicago to talk about the continuing woes in the state’s finances, as she had on May 3 when she offered the keynote address at the 7th annual Business Outlook Luncheon held in DuPage County. “Illinois has not had a balanced budget in 15 years,” she said at that time. “We must have a budget. We are at the precipice and right now, we are being governed by the courts. “When the State is doing little toward solving its budget problems,

then the courts have to step in and order payments to certain groups. The problem is that sometimes, a judge may order payments without knowing whether or not the state has the money to make them.” While court orders, consent decrees and statutory authorization of some payments will continue past July 1, Munger noted last week that without new legislation, $23 billion in existing spending for schools, 911 call centers, domestic violence shelters, federallyfunded social and human services and higher education will end as of next month. On top of that, in the absence of a stopgap budget, businesses and

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residents are losing critical services, our colleges and universities are on the verge of collapse, and businesses and organizations are being forced into mass layoffs that are leaving families with no way to meet their financial obligations,” Munger said. “All of this is happening because of the state’s failure to pass a budget. It’s unconscionable, it’s irresponsible and frankly, it violates our Constitution.” Four budget bills that were passed by the General Assembly and – Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger signed by the Governor will sunset in the to be paid. new fiscal year, Munger pointed out. “Our social service network is be- The legislation authorized spending ing torn apart, our most vulnerable that included:

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If passed, no predator will go free just because time is up SPRINGFIELD – A package of bills that would eliminate the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children recently passed the House of Representatives, according to Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park). “No child sexual predator should be allowed to go free simply because of the statute of limitations,” she said. “We know that it is not uncommon for victims to take decades to come to terms with the sexual abuse that they endured as a child. As a mother of four, I will do everything in my power

to keep children safe by ensuring that sexual predators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of how much time has passed.” House Bills 1127, 1128 and 1129 eliminate the statute of limitations on criminal sex offences against children, including criminal sexual abuse, criminal sexual assault, solicitation of a sexual act, internet solicitation of a minor and child pornography. The measures are in response to the recent case against former Speaker of the U.S. House

Business briefs Area entrepreneur achieves trip to Las Vegas Elmhurst -- Shirley Ekblad is Elmhurst-area Avon representative named among the top Avon Leadership and Sales Representatives in the company to be recognized as a top performer. For her efforts, she will be awarded a recognition trip to Las Vegas for success with the company. Edward Jones moves up Fortune 500 list Financial services firm Edward COURTESY PHOTO THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Jones moves up on the annual Fortune 500 list, as published by Leslie Munger Illinois State Comptroller Fortune magazine, in its fourth appel payment, but without an appro- year ahead, as is required by the pearance in four years, according to priation, that court is not an option. State Constitution,” Munger said. Justin Pisellini, a local area financial As a result, the state faces the pos- “And at the very least, our state sibility of a wave of costly lawsuits. owes it to its taxpayers to pass “The best thing Springfield can funding that allows our schools to do is pass a balanced budget that open, ensures vendors are paid for addresses the holes in this year’s services already provided and keeps budget and allows for those who critical state government operations rely on government to plan for the running.”

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of Representatives Dennis Hastert, who admitted to sexual misconduct against minors but due to the statute of limitations, could not be charged for those crimes. “The damage that sexual predators do to innocent children does not go away after a few years, and neither should the ability to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Conroy said. “It is our job to make sure that we are doing everything in our power to ensure the safety of the children in our communities.”

been frozen, is less than 10 years old and has not been mixed with other products. While commercial entities can pick up the recycled paint, drop off is limited to residents. Paint from businesses, contractors or commercial entities will not be accepted. The Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility is located at 7900 S. Route 53 in Woodridge and will accept paint on weekdays through July 29 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.; on the Saturdays of June 18 and 25, July 9, 16 and 23, also from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, call (630) 407-6700 or visit dupageco.org/recyclingprograms/.

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Att: 1st Time Homebuyers! Nicely updated 3 bed / 1.5 bath cape cod in S. Elmhurst with lots of recent updates. Large fenced yard with covered patio, fire pit, and play set. 1 block to Eldridge Park sled hill, playground, tennis courts, jogging paths, soccer fields. Walking distance to Jackson Elementary and Bryan Junior High. Recent Improvements: 2013 - Roof, siding, windows, bathrooms. 2014 - cedar fence and opened up dining room wall. 2015 Stainless steel fridge, gas range, and microwave. 2016 - interior paint, bathroom vanity, and refinished hardwood floors. $296,900

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Nicely updated 3 bed / 1.5 bath cape cod in S. Elmhurst with lots of recent updates. Large fenced yard with covered patio, fire pit, and play set. 1 block to Eldridge Park - sled hill, playground, tennis courts, jogging paths, soccer fields. $296,900 FIRST OFFERING!

6 BR Lombard Home 10 year young construction on park-like 296’ deep lot and 1 block from Southland Park. This newer 2 story home boasts 6 bedrooms with a true inlaw arrangement on the 1st floor. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, open layout with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, center island, open to family room with masonry fireplace overlooking unbelievable backyard with brick paver patio $659,900

6 BR Lombard Home

10 year young construction on park-like 296’ deep lot and 1 block from Southland Park. This newer 2 story home boasts 6 bedrooms with a true in-law arrangement on the 1st floor. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, open layout $659,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Rare Opportunity!

Rare Opportunity!

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a home on a rare 85 x 129 lot in the exclusive Garfield Street cul-de-sac! This darling brick cottage has charm galore and is a fantastic setting for your family to grow. 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, $549,900

6BR HOME ON ALMOST 1/2 ACRE!

6BR HOME ON ALMOST 1/2 ACRE!

This incredible estate has so much to offer! Situated on a 75 x 252 lot. Located on a private cul-de-sac with 4,500 square feet of living space! A newer 3rd floor addition features vaulted Master Suite ceiling, floor to ceiling built-ins, spa-baths, & private WIC & laundry. Lovely 1st floor family room overlooking a resort-like backyard with heated in-ground pool, hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, and an EXTRA 100 feet of land. THIS HOME IS ONE OF A KIND INSIDE & OUT! $749,000

This incredible estate has so much to offer! Situated on a 75 x 252 lot. Located on a private cul-de-sac with 4,500 square feet of living space! A newer 3rd floor addition features vaulted Master Suite ceiling, floor to ceiling built-ins, spa-baths, & $749,000

Prairie Path Estate

Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind. $1,395,000

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a home on a rare 85 x 129 lot in the exclusive Garfield Street cul-de-sac! This darling brick cottage has charm galore and is a fantastic setting for your family to grow. 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, wood burning fireplace and gorgeous sun-filled Florida room to enjoy your private views of all seasons. Lovely professionally landscaped yard with private concrete patio. 3 car garage has loads of storage and room for any hobby or car enthusiast. $549,900

Prairie Path Estate Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind. Relax, play, and enjoy nature from your 2-tier paver patio and private gazebo. Over $100k of Steinhebel land/hardscape that looks like it was done yesterday. Inside will not disappoint either. Over 7,700 of finished living space across 3 levels. No ordinary basement here as the lower level has expansive light well, full bar, radiant heat floors, in-law/teen suite with steam shower, gaming room, abundant storage and has been host to gatherings of over 100 people. The main level features separate formals, home office with private entrance, chef’s kitchen with separate eating area, & 2 story family room with gorgeous fireplace centerpiece - all overlooking your private outdoor oasis. Huge bedrooms with volume ceilings, walk-in closets, and a master suite with spa-bath & steam shower. Original owners, meticulously maintained, an opportunity not to be missed. $1,395,000

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Private Custom Built Home

Private Custom Built Home

Over 4500 square feet of living space in this all brick home backing up to Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve, Walk and Bike Path & Lake. Abundance of windows light up the 2 story family room with brick Fireplace. Grand 2 story Foyer with Dual Stairs, Inlaw Bedroom, Inlaw Kitchen, 2 Custom Wet Bars. Gorgeous oak woodwork and solid six panel oak doors throughout. Large Gourmet kitchen with Granite Island with Eating Area, Vaulted ceilings, Hardwood Floors throughout, Custom Crown Molding, Full Finished Basement with Handcrafted Wet Bar, Paver Brick Patio and Unique Custom Built Shed. 4 Car Attached Garage is a Handyman’s Delight! Don’t miss out on this opportunity.... Call to set up appointment to see this beautiful home! $649,900

Over 4500 square feet of living space in this all brick home backing up to Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve, Walk and Bike Path & Lake. Abundance of windows light up the 2 story family room with brick Fireplace. Grand 2 story Foyer with $649,900

Many opportunities lie here in this cozy Cottage in Lincoln School. 68.5’ x 125’ corner lot could be a perfect site for your new dream home. Others may consider keeping the original home and adding a 2-story addition. Finally, at this price, this $324,900

New Build / Rehab Opportunity Many opportunities lie here in this cozy Cottage in Lincoln School. 68.5’ x 125’ corner lot could be a perfect site for your new dream home. Others may consider keeping the original home and adding a 2-story addition. Finally, at this price, this 2-3 bed home offers a great opportunity to first time buyers as well. Plenty of options in one of Elmhurst’s greatest neighborhoods. 1 block to the IL Prairie Path, 3 levels of top notch schools, and a short walk to the Spring Road business district. $324,900

Classic Brick Bungalow

Classic Brick Bungalow

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized $530,000

Brynhaven Ranch

Brynhaven Ranch

Well cared for Brynhaven ranch steps to Edison and Sandburg. Freshly painted interior, living room fireplace, newer windows, 3 beds. master with attached half bath, and finished basement with wet bar. Large amount of storage,

Well cared for Brynhaven ranch steps to Edison and Sandburg. Freshly painted interior, living room fireplace, newer windows, 3 beds. master with attached half bath, and finished basement with wet bar. Large amount of storage, professionally landscaped yard with raised planting bed gives this home great curb appeal. Fenced yard with private patio. Great location, great home, great price! Won’t last long. $379,900

Center of Town Cape Cod

Center of Town Cape Cod

Center of town Cape Cod that is larger than it looks. 5 beds, 2 baths, 2 car garage with alley access. Perfect for summertime fun with a well maintained above ground pool with deck surround and remote-controlled retractable awning system.

$379,900

Free standing, single story brick office building with atrium entry. 1,850 of vacant office is perfect user/investment opportunity. Private parking lot with great visibility off Addison Rd with signage. Two long standing dental offices provide $374,900

Center of town Cape Cod that is larger than it looks. 5 beds, 2 baths, 2 car garage with alley access. Perfect for summertime fun with a well maintained above ground pool with deck surround and remote-controlled retractable awning system. Eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family room with possible in-law arrangement. Full finished basement with large rec room and bedroom. Well maintained mechanicals and backup generator. All this in Elmhurst’s best schools - Hawthorne and Sandburg and a short walk from downtown Elmhurst and Metra station. $449,900

$449,900

Office Building For Sale!

Office Building For Sale!

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized rooms, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, large eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining and living room with first floor master suite with full bath and walk in closet. Full, finished basement with family room, arts/crafts room, workshop, laundry, tons of storage, & exterior access to fully fenced and professionally landscaped yard with fenced dog kennel. $530,000

Free standing, single story brick office building with atrium entry. 1,850 of vacant office is perfect user/investment opportunity. Private parking lot with great visibility off Addison Rd with signage. Two long standing dental offices provide ample income to offset debt service. Tenants pay their own electric. New roof in 2014. Perfect for law office, medical, & other general office use. Free office furniture $374,900

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Attention 1st Time Buyers!

Great starter home or redevelopment property. Situated on a HUGE 65 x 292 lot. Handy location with great access to schools and transportation. 3 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath has great potential with some sweat equity, providing a great long term $159,900

Attention 1st Time Buyers! Great starter home or redevelopment property. Situated on a HUGE 65 x 292 lot. Handy location with great access to schools and transportation. 3 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath has great potential with some sweat equity, providing a great long term investment. Full Basement and large 2.5 Car Garage ideal for the Handy-Man. Don’t miss out on this opportunity... Call today to schedule a showing! $159,900

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New custom home with a Fall 2016 completion in fabulous Field School! Highly experienced and reputable builder offers true custom home. This Nantucket knockout offers transitional styling and high-end finishes. Best floor plan in the price class: chef’s kitchen, open plan first floor, spacious master suite with his/her walk-in closets, mud room, walk-in pantry and 2nd floor laundry! Field Elementary is steps away and it’s an easy walk to train and town.

Move-in ready, “in-town” new construction! Walk to downtown Elmhurst, Metra train and Field Elementary. Great design in this desirable Nantucket-style home with inviting front porch. Wonderful open-concept great room with fireplace, custom kitchen with granite island and stainless steel Samsung appliances. 4 nice bedrooms, mud room, attached garage. Deep basement great for storage or future finishing.

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NEW LISTING

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232 W WINTHROP AVE, ELMHURST

805 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, ITASCA

411 RUBY ST, CLARENDON HILLS

9 ROYAL VALE DR, OAK BROOK

616 S MITCHELL AVE, ELMHURST

4 br, 3 ba $1,725,000

5 br, 6 ba $1,375,000

5 br, 4.1 ba $1,299,000

6 br, 4.1 ba $1,075,000

6 br, 3.1 ba $799,000

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137 FAIRWAY DR, LA GRANGE

384 W ADAMS ST, ELMHURST

4 br, 4 ba $750,000

5 br, 3 ba $667,000

5 br, 2.1 ba $619,000

2 br, 3.1 ba $409,000

3 br, 1.1 ba $399,000

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525 CUMNOR RD 201, WESTMONT

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3 br, 1.1 ba $232,000

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2 br, 2 ba $149,500

Karyn Wilson 630.834.0582

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Midwest Traveler

A Special Advertising Section

PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Milwaukee’s lakefront will be ablaze during the U.S. Bank Fireworks at the Lakefront at Veterans Park. Pack some snacks, a blanket and a lawn chair or two and come to Milwaukee for one of the most popular Fourth of July fireworks shows. See story on page 33.

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For over 135 years, Eatons’ Ranch has offered our guests a western experience and shared with them a way of life. We invite you to join us this summer.

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Live your cowboy dream as you reconnect with nature, family, friends and serenity. Ride through the unspoiled desert, rugged mountains and towering cactus.

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4th of July in Wisconsin: Top 10 fireworks displays Wisconsin knows how to rock summer and our nation’s birthday calls for blow-out celebrations. So put on your red, white and blue and check out some of these familyfriendly 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in Wisconsin.

all proceeds going to the Appleton joy on-site refreshments and activiArea Jaycees. ties for the whole family! Wisconsin Dells Downtown Dells hosts one of the Southern most spectacular displays in Wis- Madison consin. Over 1,300 fireworks will Shake the Lake, a free outdoor be launched at this year’s Fireworks celebration along Madison’s Lake Extravaganza, making the gigan- Monona, features a marketplace Northern tic display visible from just about for everything from produce to Bayfield & La Pointe anywhere within the city limits. If antiques to crafts, along with food Don’t miss the chance to see the you’re heading downtown, be sure See FIREWORKS, Page 34 fireworks over the greatest of the to find your spot before dusk to enGreat Lakes at Bayfield’s Fourth of July Festivities. Boating enthusiasts will love the blindfolded dinghy Come spend the Fourth of July in Green Lake Country race and foodies will scoop up the Berlin, Green Lake, Princeton, Markesan & Ripon opportunity to pick berries at local www.glcountry.com or 920.294.1050 farms. If you’re looking for a little culture, the Red Cliff Traditional Pow-Wow is sure to satisfy. And La Pointe’s parade on Madeline Island is a must-see. The eclectic floats, prizes for best displays and music from Big Top Chautauqua musicians have landed this unique parade on RoadTripsForFamilies.com’s list of the Top 10 “Best Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations & Displays.” Green Bay Boasting the biggest fireworks display north of Milwaukee, Fire Over the Fox is a daylong festival packed with a lineup of national acts, ceremonies and salutes, food 247072 and carnival rides. Don’t miss the waterski show on the Fox River! Door County Egg Harbor’s fireworks display over the bay by the same name was voted the best in Door County. A Museum Summer Hours: lively Indepedence Day parade folThursday - Saturday lows in this two-day event, with 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. other highlights including food, music and the UW-Madison Marching Heavenly Treasures Gift Shop Band. Unique and vintage angels, distinctive gifts,

Central Stevens Point It’s a weekend of Independence Day with Riverfront Rendezvous, when Pfiffner Pioneer Park fills with live music, from polka to rock. Check out the poetry slam and then quench your thirst with a beer from the local Stevens Point Brewery. Bring the little ones along for Kids Day. Fireworks and a lighted boat parade are the main events on Sunday night. Appleton Get to Memorial Park early for a good seat at the Fox Cities area’s best fireworks display. Highlights include live bands, a children’s activity area and food vendors, with

jewelry and original art & paintings. Motor coach and group tours always welcome.

at Racine Art Museum

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Featuring the Berg Angel Collection

Enjoy more than 11,000 angels & angel artifacts on exhibit and The Black Angel collection free parking donated by Oprah Winfrey.

Visit website for special events

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Clam Lake Known as Wisconsin’s elk capital, Clam Lake offers the perfect natural setting for a fireworks display. Gather on the lawn of the Clam Lake Community Club to take in this show over the shores of Upper Clam Lake. It’s hard to get more “Northwoods” than this tiny unincorporated community in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

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• Fireworks

and music. The show-stopping fireworks display is Wisconsin’s largest. Other entertainment includes a performance by human cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith and an exhibition bout by local roller derby league the Mad Rollin’ Dolls.

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Milwaukee Milwaukee’s lakefront will be ablaze during the U.S. Bank Fireworks at the Lakefront at Veterans Park. Pack some snacks, a blanket and a lawn chair or two and come to Milwaukee for one of the most popular Fourth of July fireworks shows. Words of wisdom – come early for a prime spot and enjoy the Fireworks Kite Festival before the

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The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption

La Crosse Farther west, La Crosse boasts Riverfest, a four-day festival along the Mississippi. The celebration involves hypnotists, local and bigname bands, kids shows with magic and clowns, and lots and lots of food. Whether you’re a spectator (water ski show and pole jumping), or a participant (runs/walks and kids trike and big wheel races), this event is chock full of unique family fun--there’s even baby races! Where else can you see a sand sculpting competition, enjoy live music and eat a fried pickle on a stick all in the same day?

Our 44th Year! July 7-9, 2016

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AMISH QUILT AUCTION

With over 300 acres that showcase more than 2,200 show cars, 4,430 swap spaces, 1,000 car corral spaces and 1,600 camping spaces, the Iola Car Show is one of the biggest and best car shows and swap meets in America! www.iolaoldcarshow.com

Labor Day Weekend on September 3rd, 2016 North of Hwy. 50 at CANNELBURG, INDIANA on County Road 900 E. Everything under one roof in an air-conditioned location! Doors Open 8 a.m. ~ Quilts Auctioned 12 Noon Sandwiches and Amish Home-Cooked Plate Lunch; Serving Starts at 10 a.m. Vendors with Furniture, Dolls, Hand-Loomed Rugs and Amish crafts of all Kinds!

COME OUT AND ENJOY THE FUN! For more information, contact Mark Dillon, Home - (812) 644-7111 or Cell - (812) 296-1775 or write to: 5388 S. 800 E., Montgomery, IN 47558

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Main Gallery with artifacts & interactive kiosks

Genealogy Lab with resources and staff to assist you

Auditorium with videos highlighting Norwegian

Photo Credit: Vogel Bros. Building Co.

The NEW Norwegian Heritage Center

stories & Stoughton Dancers 

Presentations by many local, regional, and international speakers

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HOURS

TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9:30 am – 4:30 pm We hope to see you soon and look forward to sharing our story!

Free Admission

Visit our website for Upcoming events

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Le Tour de Shore coming June 17-18, 2016 Le Tour de Shore is a 2-day, 100 mile charity recreational bike ride from Chicago to New Buffalo, MI benefiting Arts for Kids at Maywood Fine Arts. This year’s route starts with a stroll through the new Maggie Daley Park...and ends at City Beach New Buffalo, Michigan. Le Tour de Shore History In early 2004, after ten years of driving cars to family vacations in Union Pier, Michigan, goods friends and average cyclists, Lois and Ernie Baumann, and Kay and Steve Cough-

lin, challenged each other to ride their bicycles from Chicago to Union Pier. So, in June 2004, with scant maps and no cue sheet, our baby boomer foursome discovered a 80 mile, 2-day scenic adventure. The thrill of this accomplishment (plus saddle sore amnesia) inspired the creation of Le Tour de Shore, a Charity Bike Ride from Chicago-to-Michigan. In June 2005, 33 cyclists join Lois, Ernie, Kay and Steve in the inaugural LTdS (75 miles, 2-days Chicago Buckingham Fountain to New Buf-

falo, Michigan). In June 2006, 67 cyclists rode 95 miles, 2-days from Chicago Millennium Park to Warren Dunes, Sawyer, Michigan. In 2007, LTdS grew to 133 cyclists! Over 200, in 2010. Over 300, in 2012, Over 400, in 2014. Fun is contagious. In 2015, nearly 500 cyclists enjoyed the lakefront and duneland trails of the Chicago Southshore, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park, and southwestern Michigan “Harbor Country.” For more information visit letourdeshore.com.

Michigan Fiber Festival Inc. Festival August 20th & 21st, 2016 Workshops August 17th ~ 21st, 2016

63 Workshops, Vendors, Animal shows, Competitions, Demonstrations, Fiber arts display, Mini Workshops and much more! www.michiganfiberfestival.info staff@michiganfiberfestival.info 269-948-2497

Saturday, June 25 Noon-5pm Downtown Egg Harbor FOUR STAGES • EIGHT BANDS

Dave Steffen Band • Brass Differential Kevin Crocker Jazz Quartet Tom Sobel & Flight Crew • Peter Hoznik LaForce Acoustic Duo • Dr. Bombay Beaker Street

Calling all win e lovers. Enjoy unlimited tas ting of more than 80 different win es, delicious foo d, tasty cheese , incredible m usic, and more!

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1,300+ Vendor Swap Spaces 100’s of Cars & Trucks for Sale All Makes & Models Welcome Featuring: All Fords HOURS: Sat. 6-4, Sun. 6-3 No Pets, Please

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Visit Michigan’s largest fiber festival

PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

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June 16, 2016 • 37

York softball coach Nolan steps down

Led Dukes to two regional titles in a row

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Jenna Nolan has stepped down as York’s head softball coach, she told the Independent late last week. “I want to spend more time with my family,” she said. “It was the time commitment.” Nolan just finished her second season as head coach. She previously was the Dukes’ varsity assistant coach for four seasons under former head coaches Tom Babyar and Drew McGuire.

I got a little choked up at the end of the season, but it’s something that is best for me and my family right now.” – Jenna Nolan

Nolan, a math teacher at York, directed the Dukes to a 16-11 overall mark this spring and the team’s fifth regional championship in a row. Nolan was either the head coach or varsity assistant coach on all five of those teams. She was part of the 2013 York team that finished fourth in the state in Class 4A (York’s only state trophy finish in the sport). York finished tied for third place with Lyons Township in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division in 2016. “It was a tough decision,” she said. “I got a little choked up at the end of the season, but it’s something that is best for me and my family right now.” Nolan previously coached at the high-school level at Rich South (varsity assistant) and at Lincoln-Way North (assistant sophomore coach). Nolan said the main thing she will miss about coaching is the studentathletes. “It’s the kids,” she said. “I was able to coach a lot of different kids. All the kids I’ve coached were wonderful and I’m thankful for that.” Nolan did not rule out an eventual return to coaching. “I hope to, eventually,” she said. “Maybe in a few years after I have my family going. Hopefully an opportunity presents itself again.” Nolan, a graduate of Andrew High School in Tinley Park, amassed a 4318 record in her two years at the helm.

CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Elmhurst Independent

Crushing it!

The Elmhurst AYSO U-8 girls soccer Orange Crush and Purple Crush matched up in the final game of the Spring Season at Eldridge Park on Saturday, June 11. More photos inside sports

IC girls soccer team places four on all-conference team Knights win 13 games and advanced to regional championship game

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

IC Catholic Prep’s success in girls soccer was recognized via four players earning a spot on the allMetro Suburban Conference West Division team. The Knights placed freshman Olivia Hurt, Tess Reardon, Tessa Langan and Kaitlyn Grady on the all-conference team. IC Catholic Prep finished the season 13-8-3 overall and lost to eventual Class 1A state-champion Wheaton Academy in the regional finals. “We had a great season overall,” said IC Catholic Prep interim coach Tom Schergen, who also is the school’s athletic director. “I was very pleased with how we performed and what we did. We had a tough draw in the regional against the eventual state champion. We’re

a young team. If you look at our lineup in that regional championship game, nine of the 11 girls are coming back. We’re looking forward to next year and building on the youth that we have.” Schergen saw that youthful roster gel together as the season wore on. “Throughout the year we played more and more as a team,” he said. “We learned how to move the ball and play together. We learned some important skills and lessons that we know will carry into next year.” Hurt led the Knights in goals with 21. Grace Fuller added 15 goals. “The four all-conference players and Grace are some of the girls who really stepped up for us,” said Schergen. Freshman Gabby Smola was cited for her strong play in goal. “She is a freshman who stepped into the goal in the second half of the season

We learned how to move the ball and play together. We learned some important skills and lessons that we know will carry into next year.” – IC Catholic Prep interim coach Tom Schergen

and did a great job,” said Schergen. “We’re looking for great things from her moving forward. She kept us in games.” Schergen said no decision has been made yet on the girls soccer coaching position at the school. Coach Tod Privett took the spring off to focus on watching his two children play athletics at York. Overall, Schergen likes the direc-

tion the program is headed. “The program is in good shape,” he said. Out of the 22 players listed on the IC Catholic Prep roster at the beginning of the season, only four were seniors (12 were either sophomores or freshmen). That senior group included Maeve Gillette, Ashley O’Brien, Emma Hendricks and Courtney McCarthy.


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Elmhurst AYSO: Spring soccer finale action

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS The Elmhurst Independent

The Purple Crush defeated the Orange Crush at Eldridge Park on Saturday, June 11. This was the last match of the Spring season for the The U-8 girls American Youth Soccer Organization teams.


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York’s Sidoryk earns academic All-American status Seven York girls lacrosse players receive all-state recognition By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York boys lacrosse player Kenny Sidoryk was recently named to the academic All-American team by US Lacrosse. In a letter sent to him by the Illinois chapter of US Lacrosse, it was noted there are about 2,200 varsity boys lacrosse players in the state and about 1,100 are seniors. Sidoryk was one of 22 qualified individuals who applied for the honor in the state and based on national guidelines, Illinois received 12 berths on the All-American list. Sidoryk was scheduled to be given the award during halftime of the boys lacrosse state title game at Montini earlier this month. York girls lacrosse An impressive seven York girls lacrosse players earned all-state recognition recently. Lauren Anderson (midfielder), Emma Baubly (midfielder), Hannah Fleckenstein (defense), Ellie Grubbs (attack), Zoe Lawless (attack), Emily Siegenthaler (midfielder) and Katie Toohey (defense) all were named to the Illinois High School Wom-

en’s Lacrosse Association all-state honorable-mention team. Also, Anderson, Lawless, Fleckenstein, Baubly and Siegenthaler were named to the all-West Suburban Conference team. Toohey was an at-large all-conference selection. York boys lacrosse The York boys lacrosse team placed five players on the all-West Suburban Conference first team. That group includes Jack Buckley (attack), Cam Dobrotka (defense), Tommy Angelos (goalie), Grujic Matteo (long-stick midfielder) and Quinn Gaughan (midfielder). Grant Zielke (attack) and Sam Rasnic (defense) were named to the all-WSC second team, while Sidoryk (midfielder) earned all-WSC honorable-mention accolades. IC Catholic Prep boys lacrosse The IC Catholic Prep boys lacrosse team had two players earn all-Suburban Christian Conference first-team honors. Charlie O’Brien (attack) and Pat Guinan (defense) were named to the first team. Max Czyzycki (midfielder) and Jim Kenneally (defense) were named to

the all-SCC second team. Brendan nois University), Gabby Magnifico O’Brien (midfielder) was named (softball, Valparaiso), Jon May (cross country, Bradley), Cole Millall-SCC honorable mention. er (baseball, Samford), Ian Moles (lacrosse, Monmouth), Paula Nolte York athletes in college A total of 29 York student-ath- (swimming, Hope), Cassidy Privett letes signed national letters of in- (soccer, UIC), Alexandra Preuss tent to continue their athletic ca- (volleyball, Lewis), Frank Romano (baseball, Trinity), Jenny Rudenga reers at the collegiate level. The list of Class of 2016 sign- (lacrosse, Concordia, Wis.), Norees includes Tommy Angelos (la- man Stapleton (football, Dubuque), crosse, Augustana), Marc Bernard Halle Truett (volleyball, Notre (football, Augustana), Nick Brown Dame) and Matt Wozny (football, (football, Illinois Wesleyan), Jack Stevens Point). Buckley (lacrosse, Sienna), Garrett Campbell (football, Carroll), Elmhurst College’s Lauren Cushing (tennis, Carthage), Rogers headed to Brazil Elmhurst College women’s volMatthew DeJesus (cheer, McKenleyball junior outside hitter Alli dree), Johnny DiCanio (football, Illinois Wesleyan), Cam Dobrotka Rogers is one of 10 NCAA Divi(lacrosse, Wittenberg), Hannah Fleckenstein (lacrosse, Butler), Quinn Gaughan (football, Carnegie Mellon), Will Gunst (golf, Mercer), Patrick Grabowski (basketball, Kirkwood Junior College), Elizabeth Hagstrom (cross country and track, Washington University in St. Louis), Robert Hanrahan (football, Wabash), Tommy Helton (Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville), Jordan Less (golf, Northern Illi-

Four York baseball players earn all-conference honors Dukes finish spring season with 19 wins

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Four York baseball players were rewarded for their strong seasons on the diamond. Matt Riecker, Cam Fowler, Phil Schlitter and Joe Polowsky were named to the all-West Suburban Conference Silver Division team. “They all were so important to our success this spring in their own ways,” said York coach Dave Kalal. “Matt and Joe had a lot of appearances and innings on the mound. Both of them had 11 appearances. Offensively, Matt along with Cam were our leaders this season.” York finished the spring season 19-15 overall and 10-8 in WSC Silver play. “We had a good season,” said Kalal. “We had a great group of kids who were a lot of fun to be around. We had good team chemistry and that made it even more enjoyable for everybody.” York saw its season come to an end in the semifinals of the Class 4A Lane Tech regional in Chicago. “We knew they were going to be good,” said Kalal. “They had won more than 25 games and had won the city championship. It was on

their home field and we knew they would come out with energy. We couldn’t make plays and we didn’t make pitches. That ties back to that consistency thing I talked about earlier in the season of coming ready to play day in and day out. The kids were disappointed, not only losing the first game in the regional, but because we had two phenomenal practices prior to that game. We got a lot accomplished in those practices. The kids were ready. We just came out a little flat that day against Lane Tech. That’s high-school baseball.” At one point in the season York went 10-2 during a 12-game stretch. “That’s how our season went. We won 10 of 12 at one point and beat some good teams and then after that we had a stretch where we were up and down,” said Kalal. Fowler finished the season hitting .366 with a .496 on-base percentage. With runners in scoring position, Fowler was equally up to the task, hitting .571. “Cam had a great season for us,” said Kalal. “It was fun to watch him this year. He had 37 hits, 25 walks, 30 runs and 20 RBI and was our leadoff guy the whole year. He was phenomenal for us. He set the tone day in and day out.” Riecker hit .391 with a .426 onbase percentage. He had 45 hits, including nine doubles, to go with 25 runs scored and 18 RBI. “Cam and Matt were so consistent for us this year,” said Kalal. “Matt

also was 5-2 on the mound for us this year. Those are two pretty good seasons. One kid has 45 hits and the other has 37 hits. That’s being pretty productive and pretty consistent the whole year.” Kalal also lauded the efforts of three-year varsity player Schlitter. He ended with 11 walks and 19 RBI. “Phil was another big contributor for us,” said Kalal. “All 10 seniors on the team contributed and we got seasons out of some that we didn’t expect due to their work ethic and getting in the weight room and getting stronger and gaining more confidence. It showed on the field. It was a really great group of seniors. Every senior class brings something different to the table. This group had good leaders. We brought up some underclassmen and they welcomed them to the team and showed them the way and showed them how to practice, which is one of the important things nobody notices most of the time.” Other key contributors included right-fielder Marc Thieme, Frank Romano at second base, Josh Hovance and Cole Miller. Romano hit .306 and Hovance batted .290. Miller was a key cog on the pitching staff. York opened the 2016 summer season with a pair of losses to Wheaton North. The Dukes were scheduled to play Willowbrook, Benet Academy and Leyden this week in summer play.

sion III players who participated in a USA Division III volleyball tour of Brazil. Rogers joined a group of nine other women from eight different colleges and universities for the tour, which started earlier this month. “This is a once in a lifetime experience,” Rogers told the college’s athletics website. “I’ve had a solid foundation of support to help me get there. I’m excited to see what I can learn and bring back to the team next fall.” Rogers competed in contests held in Jundiai, Valinhos and Rio de Janeiro. Team USA competed against top U-22 club teams from Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Foley gets York senior female athlete of the year award By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

For the last four years, recent York graduate Ellen Foley’s personal calendar has been bursting with commitments. That’s what happens when you are part of a rarer and rarer threesport student-athlete club. And Foley’s commitment to academics and athletic at York recently was recognized after the York Athletic Boosters Club named her the school’s senior female athlete of the year. Foley was a four-year performer in girls golf, basketball and soccer (where she played goalie). “The award means a lot,” said Foley. “I worked hard in all my sports. It’s great to be appreciated by my teammates and coaches. I was really surprised when I won it. There are so many great athletes in our school who go and play in college. To be recognized as one of the best is humbling. It has taken a bit of getting COURTERSY PHOTO The Elmhurst Independent used to.” York graduate Ellen Foley (shown playFoley said balancing ing goalie in 2016 for the Dukes) was the books with sports recently named Female Athlete of the has never been an issue. Year by the York Athletic Boosters “Time management is Club. The three-sport student-athlete important,” she said. also played basketball and golf. “I’ve been doing sports my whole life. I worked hard in practice and with my homework. With time-management skills it becomes easier to balance.”

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Foley couldn’t pick a sport that she calls her favorite. “Whatever is in season,” she said. “It would be hard to choose one over the other.” Foley said York athletics taught her the importance of teammates. “Teammates are very important,” she said. “Even though golf was more of an individual sport, all the sports I played were very team-oriented. If you were going through a hard time you knew you had your teammates there to pick you up. To be able to have that experience with my teammates made it all the more better.” Foley qualified for the state golf meet as a senior. “I was very shocked when I made it,” she said. “It was not something I planned. It was cool that I played well. I just wanted to do my best in sectionals. Making it to state was icing on the cake for the season.” Foley also thanked the various coaches

she had during her time at York. “I loved the coaches at York,” she said. “They really pushed me to be better not only as an athlete and student, but as a person. I can’t thank them enough for that.” Foley is headed to Notre Dame to study environmental science. “My dad works with renewable energy and I always heard him talk about it,” she said. “I took an advanced-placement environmental science class at York and loved it. I thought it was something I could pursue in college and beyond.” Foley was a high-honor-roll student at York. Beyond academics and athletics, Foley points to one other major memory from her time at the school. “I was able to play with some of my best friends every day,” she said. “I made so many friendships on the teams I was on at York. It’s something I’m going to greatly miss.”

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Friday, July 15 The 28th Annual Stone Open Golf Tournament will take place at Maple Meadows Golf Club, 272 South Addison Rd. in Itasca. Proceeds benefit the Elmhurst YMCA’s Scholarship Fund. Lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m.; cocktails, dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $500/foursome, $125/individual. Dinner only $40. Info: Leslie Boeckel or Nick Cronin at 630-834-9200 or visit ymcachicago.org. Saturday, July 16 From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elmhurst Toyota, Elmhurst BMW, and Jaguar Elmhurst will host their annual USO BBQ for the Troops at 440 W. Lake St. in Elmhurst. Open to the public,

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Continuing her steadfast support for Meals on Wheels, services for victims of sexual assault and other critical state services, State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) is calling on the governor to sign bipartisan legislation that would provide emergency stopgap funding for human services providers. “Three weeks ago, the General Assembly sent the governor a bill that provides emergency funding for service providers without a single legislator voting ‘no,’” she said. “This funding is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Meals for home bound seniors, mental health services and programs for children with developmental disabilities would receive emergency funding under this pending legislation and I urge the governor to sign it immediately.” Senate Bill 2038 would provide urgently needed funding for social service providers in DuPage County and throughout the state that are in danger of further program cuts, staff layoffs and permanent closures. The emergency funding would come from state funds specifically set aside for human services, which cannot be allocated until the governor signs the legislation. Despite the

support of more than 220 social service providers throughout Illinois, the funding legislation remains unsigned. Conroy is urging the Governor to listen to the thousands of vulnerable residents, social service providers and legislators from both parties and use his power to sign Senate Bill 2038 into law. One local provider affected by the state budget impasse, the DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC), has for periods of time had to reduce the number of meals provided to home-bound seniors through the Meals on Wheels program. The DSCC has only been able to continue providing critical services with the help of federal money and some court mandated funding. However, the authorization for federal funding will expire at the end of June. Enacting this legislation would help protect DSCC and other social service providers against putting federal dollars at risk. “Signing this legislation is vital to thousands of seniors that we serve every day, it is simply common sense,” said Marylin Krolak, director of the DuPage Senior Citizens Council. “We appreciate the bipartisan work that has moved this legislation to the governor’s desk and now it needs to be signed.”


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Sen. Tom Cullerton honored by Illinois Fire Fighters State Senator Tom Cullerton was honored on Thursday, June 9 at the 41st Biennial Convention for the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois for his advocacy and work on behalf of DuPage County fire protection services. “I’m humbled to be awarded this honor by this group of hard-working fire protection professionals,” Cullerton said. “Firefighters risk their lives every day to protect our homes and fami-

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INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 11, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on July 14, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 7 IN PICK’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 23, 1919 AS DOCUMENT 137504, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 06-03-404-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 274 SOUTH PICK AVNOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074197 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MAY 24, 2016, wherein the business firm of TUCKER’S DECORATING LOCATED AT 453 PARK LANE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) TROY TUCKER, HOME ADDRESS 453 PARK LANE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 24TH day of MAY, A.D. 2016. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent June 2, 9 & 16, 2016) 245772 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074232 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JUNE 3, 2016, wherein the business firm of AGMC (A Global Middle Class) TRADING COMPANY LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 87871, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-7871 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) PAULITA L. JONES, HOME ADDRESS 582 PERSHING AVENUE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-6254. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 3RD day of JUNE, A.D. 2016. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent June 16, 23 & 30, 2016) 246704

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neering and math) and is absolutely a pre-requisite for the kinds of innovation we need to succeed in today’s dynamic, global markets and to design solutions for the planet’s climate and societal challenges.” AOSL is a National Science Foundation-funded initiative that uses the arts to spark creativity in science education to develop an innovative 21st Century STEM workforce. The initiative is built on years of research exploring the impact of artistic skills, processes and experiences on learning and the innovation process. New York-based Art of Science Learning is a National Science Foundation-funded initiative that uses the arts to spark creativity in science education to develop an innovative 21st Century STEM workforce. The traveling exhibition, which was hosted most recently at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park, San Diego, features models, prototypes, photos, artwork, video and interactive, hands-on experiences from each community. Over the past three years, the Art of Science Learning Incubators brought together 305 STEM professionals and students to create and develop innovations in response to STEM-based civic challenges. The Chicago incubator focused on urban nutrition and took place at the Museum of Science & Industry. The Art of Science Learning exhibition was produced and is toured by the Art of Science Learning, and was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Integrating Informal STEM and Arts-Based Learning to Foster Innovation.

Greek Orthodox Church hosts annual Taste of Greece

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS ROBERT L ANDERSON; APRIL L ANDERSON; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC.; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 879 274 SOUTH PICK AVENUE ELMHURST, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 11, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on July 14, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 06-03-404-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 274 SOUTH PICK AVENUE ELMHURST, IL 60126 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON, 1.5 CAR DET GAR The Judgment amount was $137,151.33. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1502467 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I694151 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent June 2, 9 & 16, 2016) 244975

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This coming weekend, June 17, 18 & 19, the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Demetrios in Elmhurst is holding its 49th annual Taste of Greece Festival. The church is located at 893 No. Church Road. Come out and enjoy Greek Food, kids games and carnival rides, performance by the Dionysos Dance Troupe, DJ music by Sounds of Greece and all kinds of food including fresh hot loukoumades. There will also be a raffle drawing for cash prizes. First place wins $10,000; second prize is $2500; third prize is $1000; and fourth prize is $500. Winner need not be present to win The event will be held rain or shine under a big tent. The hours are Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12 midnight; Saturday, 3 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The fest is FREE on Friday. There is a $2 admission for Saturday and Sunday.


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