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Police Chief Michael Ruth laid to rest

Law enforcement from around the state turns out to bid farewell

By Dee Longfellow

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It was pageantry like no other.

Downtown Elmhurst was turned into a parade of shiny vehicles decked in blinking lights on the morning of Friday, June 10 as law enforcement officials from a host of

cities and villages came together to bid farewell to one of their own.

Later that day, Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth was laid to rest at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park following a 44-year career in law enforcement. He died peacefully, surrounded by family

and loved ones, but he was sent off with a cavalcade of officials from throughout the local area, the surrounding counties and the state of Illinois.

Familiar faces came out to offer their condolences including former Police Chiefs John Millner and

Steve Neubauer. Besides current Mayor Scott Levin, former mayors Steve Morley and Pete DiCianni were on hand to offer their regards as well.

Ruth had formerly served as Chief of Police at Skokie and Countryside, so it wasn’t a surprise

to see those departments represented.

Numerous other municipalities participated as well. Among them were Bensenville, Palos Heights, Warrenville, Riverside, Stone Park,

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This was the scene on First Street in front of the Elmhurst police station on Friday, extension ladder. Following a memorial ceremony on the police station lawn, a motorJune 10, as officers from throughout the entire Chicagoland area lined up for a final cade procession traveled through the City. Ruth passed away on May 30 following a salute to Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth, who was laid to rest that day. Through medical procedure. Full story and more photos inside. the trees in the background, you can see Fire Engine #1 with the flag hanging from

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Elmhurst Art Museum’s new exhibition opens June 18 On Saturday, June 18, Nature’s Blueprints: Biomimicry in Art and Design opens at the Elmhurst Art Museum. It is a family-friendly show that features interactive learning stations that explore ways we can be inspired by nature’s incredibly resourceful designs.

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Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan passes away at 76 Honest, respected politician had life filled with tragedy

“DuPage County and the State of Illinois have lost a true statesman.

Jim Ryan was a dedicated public servant, from his tenure as the Illinois Attorney General to his service as the DuPage County State’s Attorney, advocating for the rights of children. He devoted his life to making a positive impact and doing what he believed was right. Perhaps most importantly, Jim was a devoted husband and loving father. We thank him for his service to the County and the State and we will keep his family in our prayers.”

Those are the words of County Board Chairman Dan Cronin describing former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 12, after several lengthy illnesses. He was 76 years old.

Ryan’s considerable accomplishments as a public official and earlier as a Golden Gloves boxing champion were dwarfed by the inspirational power of his perseverance and strength through faith in the midst of a string of devastating personal tragedies and challenges.

Ryan endured the death of two of his six children, nearly lost his beloved wife of 54 years to a heart attack, beat back cancer three times, and successfully recovered from heart surgery. Because he was a public figure, most of this pain was shouldered in the public eye, and his grace under duress was an inspiration to thousands of Illinoisans, many of whom he stayed in touch with over the years. Journalists sometimes compared him to the Biblical figure of Job. Through it all, Ryan, a lifelong devout Roman Catholic, leaned hard on his faith and spoke of its power to lift him through it all. He had strong personal relationships with Cardinals Joseph Bernardin and Francis George of the Chicago Archdiocese and other clergy.

The other bedrock foundation of his life was his large and lively family, which he rarely was apart from up until his death. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 54 years, Marie, four children, John (Stacie), Jim (Jennifer), Matthew (Melissa), and Amy. His youngest daughter Anne Marie died at age 12 in 1997 of an undiagnosed brain tumor, and Patrick, 24, died in 2007. He had eleven grandchildren: Caitlyn, Joey, Sarah, Grace, Emma, Stella, Elly, Sophie, Sam, Michael and Molly.

When asked about their father, Ryan’s children, John, Jim, Matt, and

Amy, commented, “he was a wonderful father and grandfather, who, through example, taught us how to handle life’s greatest joys, and most difficult losses, with dignity and grace. For all that he accomplished during his career, he will be most remembered for the way he lived his life. Family, faith, and service to others defines the remarkable life of our father.”

Jim Ryan was best known publicly as Illinois Attorney General from 1995-2003. He was the GOP nominee for Governor in 2002.

Ryan became Attorney General after winning the 1994 general election. As Attorney General, he professionalized the office and after a few years was described by a prominent statewide newspaper as the most effective Attorney General in state history.

He easily won re-election in 1998 and continued transforming the office to fight violent crime, protect children from abuse, women from domestic violence, and consumers from fraud.

“Although it was his life’s work, Jim never really felt comfortable in the field of politics,” said Stephen Culliton, a former chief judge in DuPage County and a 50-year friend of Ryan’s. “He always strived to do the right thing and to help make life a little better for others. And when the inevitable conflicts arose between the politically beneficial thing and the ‘right’ thing, he always did the right thing. His honesty was a beacon for all of us who worked with him.

He will be greatly missed.”

Another who worked closely with Jim Ryan had similar sentiments.

“Jim was too honest and authentic for a career in politics but he was as good a public servant as Illinois has ever known,” said John Pearman, a longtime top aide for Ryan in the Attorney General’s office. “He nev-

er stopped trying to help people -women, children, crime victims. He was tireless and incorruptible.”

After he lost the Governor’s race, Jim founded The Center for Civic Leadership at Benedictine University in Lisle. He passionately believed that schools needed to do more to engage students in civic life and to engage politically in a civil manner.

The Ryans endured their tragedies through their faith and by helping others. The annual Annie Ryan Run in Elmhurst has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Midwest Children’s Brain Tumor Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Additionally, for several years, the Ryans hosted the Patrick Ryan Main Event fundraiser featuring amateur boxing. This event raised money to provide assistance to families that have lost loved ones to suicide. Jim was vocal in speaking out publicly on mental illness and Jim and Marie have quietly counseled hundreds of families dealing with cancer and other hardships.

Prior to becoming Attorney General, Ryan served 10 years as DuPage County State’s Attorney. For eight years prior to that, Ryan was in private practice in DuPage County, after initially serving in the State’s Attorney’s office as an Assistant State’s Attorney and First Assistant State’s Attorney.

Jim Ryan was born to his parents Edward and Elissa on February 21, 1946, in Chicago. He often said his father was his hero. Edward was an Irish American home builder and Elisa was a homemaker who immigrated from Italy as a child. Jim and his two younger sisters, Maria, and Peggy, grew up in the home their father built in Villa Park. Ryan attended a local Catholic high school, St. Procopius Academy (now Benet Academy). He graduated from Illinois Benedictine College (now Benedictine University) in 1968, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. In 1971, he received his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law. As a 17-year-old high school student Ryan won the middleweight title in the Chicago Golden Gloves novice division. Ryan was a lifelong boxing fan who shared his passion for the sport with his sons and grandchildren, some of whom won titles of their own. In 2013, with Ryan in his corner, his grandson Joey won the Chicago Golden Gloves.

“From the time I met him until his death, Jimmy always was striving to do the right thing and to help people,” said his wife Marie. “That was who he was and he was very successful at it.”

Arrangements provided by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home.

Runners gear up for 4 on the 4th Born on the Fourth of July in 2005, the Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th returns for its 17th edition on Monday, July 4. Registration is available for the 4-mile run and Kids 1K (ages 5-12) at 4on4th. com.

“This is a fun way to jump-start your Fourth of July celebration, “

race director Bob Richards of the Elmhurst Running Club said. “We expect a good turnout, so early registration is strongly advised.”

The 4-mile run is at 7:15 a.m; the Kids 1K at 8:20. The events start and finish on S. Prospect Ave. between Elmhurst University and Wilder Park.

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Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, Waukegan and more, along with officers from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police.

The ceremony began with the posting of the colors by the color guards of both the Elmhurst and the Skokie police departments.

Elmhurst Deputy Chief of Police Michael McLean took the podium and spoke a few words before in-

troducing Rev. Tim Perry, who led the invocation.

Other speakers included Mayor Levin, followed by Burr Ridge Police Chief John W. Madden, retired Police Chief Barry Silverberg of Skokie, current Skokie Police Chief Patrick Panizo and Denis Chapin, a close friend of the Ruth family.

In a moving moment, the DuComm Public Safety Communications shared Chief Ruth’s last radio

call.

The Chicago Police Department Pipes & Drums Corps provided music during the recessional as officers lined up along First Street for a final salute.

People moved to their vehicles to begin the procession through the City of Elmhurst and then on to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery at 87th Street and Hamlin Avenue in Evergreen Park, where the chief was laid to rest.

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A Color Guard from the Skokie Police Department joined Elmhurst to post the colors at the memorial ceremony held Friday, June 10 for Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth. Ruth was formerly chief of police in Skokie.

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By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Ben Golden is the new CEO of IRS Trouble Solvers, who took over the business previously owned by Patrick Sheehan in October of 2020.

While not an attorney, Golden is an enrolled agent, a certified tax planner, a certified tax coach, a certified tax resolution specialist and is a government-held asset recovery specialist.

“Individuals and professionals untrained in tax resolution are at a tremendous disadvantage dealing with the IRS,” Golden said in an introductory bio, in which he expressed having fought his own battles with the IRS. He holds a degree in accounting from the University of Alabama and a Master’s degree in taxation from Golden Gate University. He has more than 5,000 of continuing education credits in tax and accounting. In his career thus far, Golden has prepared

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Police beat

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

Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

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Assault, battery June 2-June 3 Ana Ramirez-Perez, 22, of Addison, was charged with battery and criminal damage to property near Route 83 and St. Charles.

Police said officers responded to the above location for a report of a road rage incident.

Upon arrival, the victim relayed a verbal argument escalated when the suspect threw a cup at him, striking him in the face, according to police.

Criminal damage June 3-June 6 A victim in the 100 block of W. Third reports that an unknown suspect(s) keyed the passenger side door and fender of his parked vehicle sometime between the above dates.

May 30-June 6 A victim in the 700 block of N. Indiana states that an unknown person(s) shot metal pellets at their kitchen window sometime between the above dates, causing several marks on the window, but not penetrating the glass.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute June 5 Police said an officer responded for a verbal domestic in the 500 block of N. West at 3:04 p.m. The victim states he met his brother in the garage and the suspect started yelling at him. They continued to argue and the suspect sprayed him in the face with tire cleaner and left the scene. The suspect was unable to be located. An investigation is pending.

Police said a reporting officer responded to a fire alarm at the Addison parking garage at 5:17 p.m. It appeared as if unknown person(s) set off smoke bombs inside the southeast elevator of the parking deck. There were no suspects found in the area.

June 4 A 25-year-old Chicago woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery at Elm Creek Drive at 2:24 a.m. Police said a reporting officer made contact with the victim who reported the suspect swung

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at her using a closed fist. The victim’s husband was also punched while attempting to intervene.

June 2 Juan A. Aburto, 27, of North Aurora, was charged with disorderly conduct/befouling property and possession of cannabis in a vehicle in the 100 block of N. Addison at 5:15 p.m.

DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor June 6 Rolando Barajas, 24, of Addison, was charged with DUI, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, driving with expired license plates, transportation of open alcohol by a driver near Grand and Oak Lawn at 12:14 a.m.

Jose Luis Garces Sala, 32, of Hialeah, Fla., was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and failure to signal when required subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Lake at 4:55 a.m.

June 5 Edilsar W. Carrillo Matias, 26, of Addison, was charged with DUI, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and possession of cannabis by a driver subsequent to a one-vehicle crash near York at I-290 at 1:07 a.m.

June 4 John Broussard, 36, of Wheaton, was issued citations for unlawful transportation of open alcohol, expired registration and improper lighting subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Lake at 2:08 a.m.

Rigoberto Salinas-Chagoya, 20, of Cicero, was charged with DUI, unlawful use of cannabis by a driver, open alcohol, illegal stopping where prohibited, tinted windows, tinted lens cover, no insurance and consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 200 block of E. St. Charles at 4:36 a.m.

June 3 Lonnie Fenton Boydston, 61, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent for a 911 call for a man allegedly asleep at the wheel in the 800 block of N. York at 5:23 p.m.

Fleeing, eluding

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.

Harassment, threats June 8 A victim at a church in the 1000 block of S. Prospect reports they have received multiple emails from a suspect. The reporting officer attempted to contact the suspect with no results.

Possession of cannabis June 7 Tyree Dale, 23, of Milwaukee, was

charged with driving while license suspended, possession of cannabis, improper lighting, expired plates and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop in the 200 block of N. Addison at 9:26 p.m.

June 6 Gerald Mitchell, 35, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and I-290 at 10:57 p.m.

Possession of cannabis in a vehicle

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Bryan Dordain, 29, of Broadview, near Route 83 and 16th at 2:53 a.m.;

Possession of a controlled substance June 5 Jonathon M. Mellone, 30, of Elmhurst, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 400 block of E. May at 5:27 a.m.

Police said Mellone was in possession of loaded hypodermic needles and suspected heroin.

Suspicious circumstances June 8 A reporting officer at a business in the 700 block of N. Larch met with a complainant who reported his company received a damaged shipment of a dough machine, upon opening the shipment, 16 cases of ammunition were found inside. The ammunition was placed into evidence for safekeeping.

June 3 A complainant in the 500 block of N. Walnut heard the sliding glass door rattle at her residence at 1:35 p.m. and observed an unknown suspect at the back sliding door.

When she looked back to the sliding door, the suspect was gone. The area was checked with no results.

Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptivepractice/ obstruction/robbery June 8 Retail theft at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at 7:04 p.m. Police said a reporting officer upon arrival met with the complainant who relayed she observed one of the suspects loading unpaid groceries into their car. The complainant confronted the suspects, who then fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed. An investigation is pending.

June 6 Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Haven at 8:53 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown person(s) used her personal information to open a Walmart debit card.

Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Berteau at 9: 09 a.m. A victim related he filled out an application online and supplied all of his personal information.

It was later determined the application was fraudulent.

June 5 Attempted theft by deception was reported in the 100 block of N. York at 11:58 p.m.

Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a theft by deception.

The reporting officer met with the complainant who reported an unknown suspect attempted to deceive an employee into giving him cash. The employee did not provide the money and the suspect left the area in an unknown direction.

Officers checked the area and were met with no results. This case is pending investigation.

May 31 Deceptive practice was reported at a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North at 5:34 p.m. An unknown suspect entered the restaurant, said he knew the owner and requested money from an employee stating his niece was in the hospital. The employee gave the suspect money and he left the store.

An investigation is pending.

May 27 Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of N. Emory at 5:10 p.m. A victim relates that an unknown person(s) opened a line of credit in her name at the Navy Federal Credit Union. An investigation is pending.

Oct. 14, 2020 Identity theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Spring. A victim reports that an unknown suspect(s) used his Social Security number to obtain a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Theft of catalytic converters

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of a catalytic converters being removed and stolen from a vehicle at the following locations: a business in the 400 block of W. Fullerton sometime between May 31 and June 6; and at a business in the 800 block of N. York sometime between June 1 and June 2.

Unemployment benefits identity theft

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of identity theft in which a victim’s personal information was used to fraudulently file for unemployment benefits.

Warrant arrest

June 5 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Villa and Albert at 10:05 p.m., it was discovered that Faith McDonald, 23, of Elmhurst, had a warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. She was charged with driving while license suspended and processed on the warrant.

June 3 Police said a reporting officer met with Cynthia Brigham, 31, of Hampshire, who was found to have a warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at 8:44 p.m.

June 2 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Villa at 11 a.m., Alex Martinez, 21, of Berwyn, was found to have no valid driver’s license and a warrant out of DuPage County. He was charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance and expired registration, and posted bond on the warrant, and released with a new court date.

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For one of their own

These officers from the Waukegan Police Department came to Elmhurst on Friday, June 10 to join the memorial ceremony and procession for Police Chief Michael Ruth who passed away on May 30, following a medical procedure. Officials from across Chicagoland attended the ceremony.

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Law enforcement always turns out for one of their own and officers from across the area came to the memorial ceremony held Friday, June 10 to honor Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth. This group includes officials from the Illinois State Police, the McHenry County Sheriff’s office and the Park Ridge police department.

At the procession

Law enforcement officials in vehicles and on motorcycles led the procession through Elmhurst for Police Chief Michael Ruth before he was taken to his final resting place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park. There were cars from the police departments of Countryside, Skokie, Bensenville, Palos Heights, Warrenville, Riverside, Stone Park, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, Waukegan and others.

Garden Walk & Boutique Faire tickets now available The 26th Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) “An Afternoon in the Garden” Garden Walk & Boutique Faire featuring six glorious private gardens and one unique public garden will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tickets are sold online only at elmhurstgardenclub.org. They are $18 per person until midnight on Saturday, July 9, then $23 on day of event.

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Proceeds from the EGC Walk will fund scholarships awarded to college/university students majoring in Horticulture, Environmental Studies, and other related sciences.

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Under my father’s fedora

Chief Michael Ruth: a friend to the media At a newspaper, it can sometimes be difficult to get a single word out of a law enforcement officials and for the most part, we in the media understand that.

As a reporter and photographer for a quaint metropolitan newspaper like the Elmhurst Independent, Chief Michael Ruth was a good police chief to work with. He seemed to realize we had a job to do and was as helpful as he could be.

Sometimes he couldn’t say anything about a particular subject and he was able to tell you that in such a way that made you understand.

If we get a phone call at the newspaper office with a “news tip” about something happening in town —especially an incident involving one of the schools—we don’t just jump in the car and head to that school to get the story. We call the police chief (and the school district).

One time, we received a call claiming that police officers were “boarding the school buses and dragging kids off the bus who had drugs in their backpacks.”

When I called and shared that “news tip” with Chief Ruth, he said the following: “Dee, don’t you know stories like that begin with ‘Once Upon A Time’?” he said.

Chief Ruth was good at filtering the wheat from the chaff in terms of happenings around town and what was worthy of news coverage. He was also very appreciative when we were able to show the police department in a positive light.

At the last St. Patrick’s Day Parade, while working my way from Roberto’s (where Richard Irvine was supposed to appear) down Spring Road to where the Elmhurst Independent’s marching unit was, there were several police vehicles parked here and there, up and down the street. As I strolled down the center of Spring Road with my camera, suddenly there was a booming voice on an overhead speaker: “DEE LONGFELLOW!!!”

I stopped and scrunched up my shoulders, in a gesture of “Oh no, I’ve been caught!”

“Dee Longfellow—TURN AROUND!” Sure enough, there was Chief Ruth on the loudspeaker, laughing and waving at me from his police vehicle. I went back to say hello and, throughout the day, continued taking photos of various officers doing their jobs at the parade.

At the Independent, we like to publish photos of our public

By

DEE LONGFELLOW Editor

servants around town so the whole community can see and appreciate them.

Among the great things that Chief Ruth introduced to the City of Elmhurst—great for the public and for newspaper—were the summer

“Neighborhood Roll Call” events.

Some may call them “change-ofshift” meetings. They take place when the new crew comes to work and the departing crew shares what’s going on around town that the new group should be aware of.

Since Chief Ruth came to the department, these shift meetings have occasionally been held in and around the residential neighborhoods to allow people to come out of their homes, meet their law enforcement officials and ask any questions or share concerns.

It’s fun for the kids, too. Usually, the police have coloring books or pretend badges for the little ones.

But most of all, it puts a face—a real human face—on the police department. One you can trust and not be afraid to approach. It’s a good lesson for all ages.

That was Chief Michael Ruth. He was a real human face—a real person you could turn to and talk to openly.

That is perhaps the best example of an official of his capacity. He was strong and sturdy when he had to be but was kind and helpful as well.

Chief Ruth, like me, loved a good laugh. When I arrived at the police station for his memorial ceremony, there was a sign stuck in the grassy knoll right in front of the building that read: MEDIA PARKING. I was tempted to go get my little red Beetle and pull it right in and park on top of the plants!

It was obviously a joke which I found funny, and I know, if he was looking down, Chief Ruth was having a laugh as well.

Rest in peace, Chief Ruth …

Elmhurst will miss you.

DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

This sign for media parking was comically placed on the grassy knoll right in front of the police station. While it’s unknown who decided to place it there, there is no doubt Chief Michael Ruth would have had a good laugh about it! Rest in peace, dear friend.

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Viewpoint

Hearing on gun violence epidemic and passage of Protecting Our Kids Act

By U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Last week, I participated in House Oversight Committee’s hearing on the gun violence and mass shootings which have plagued our country.

During the hearing, we heard from witnesses who have been touched firsthand by the horrors of gun violence, including Felix Rubio and Kimberly MataRubio, who lost their daughter, Lexi, in the massacre in Uvalde, Texas; and Zeneta Everhart, who nearly lost her son, Zaire, after a white supremacist opened fire at the grocery store in Buffalo.

As I told Anna Cabrera on CNN after the hearing, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree that action must be taken to reform our gun violence and stop the next attack, even as the gun lobby works to prevent those efforts.

Later in the day, I was proud to join my colleagues in the House in passing the Protecting Our Kids Act, which included raising the minimum age to buy a semi-automatic weapon to 21, outlawing high-capacity magazines and cracking down on gun trafficking.

I was proud to cast my vote in favor of keeping our children safe from the threat of gun violence and the work to carry new reforms through to the Senate and the President’s signature is imperative.

Pride Month begins with the Equality Illinois Pride Month kickoff brunch June is Pride Month, a time when we as a nation come together and celebrate the resilience, commitment, love, and solidarity of the LGBTQ+ community and those of us who support it.

On June 4, I had the privilege of kicking off the celebration off by attending Equality Illinois’s Pride Month Kickoff Brunch with Gov. JB Pritzker, First Lady MK Pritzker, and State House Majority Leader Greg

Harris.

But this year’s Pride Month comes at a time when bigoted efforts including Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law are emerging across the country.

As a co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and an original co-sponsor of the Equality Act that passed the House last year, I am committed to speaking out and fighting back against the discriminatory laws threatening LGBTQ+ rights across the country.

Letter to President Biden about the need to eliminate oil refinery bottlenecks by any means necessary Recently, I wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to take immediate action on the current shortage of oil refining capacity, which has contributed to Americans paying nearrecord prices at the pump.

In my letter, I urged President Biden to take swift and decisive action to address this problem, including invoking the Defense Production Act to increase our refinery capacity by compelling oil companies to bring idle oil refineries back online to eliminate the supply chain bottleneck that’s contributing to high gas prices.

This follows my other ongoing efforts to reduce gas prices. In early May, I opened an investigation into several major oil companies exploring the link between their record profits and the billions of dollars in federal funding these corporations receive from taxpayers under the auspices of reducing prices at the pump. This, along with the legislation passed by the House to combat price gouging by these same companies is still not enough for immediate relief desperately needed by Americans and it’s time we take an all-hands-on-deck approach. That means boosting our refinery capacity, and I hope President Biden takes the necessary steps immediately.

Slices of life

A letter to my husband

Dear Thom, Hey honey. I sure do miss you.

More than you can ever know, but I think you do, because I know you are close. I sense and feel your closeness.

It’s been a year-and-a-half since you left this physical earth, and I’m doing better every day. Well, most days. We’re all allowed to have an off day every so often. But, by and large, I’m doing better.

Today I put on a dress that I hadn’t worn for awhile and found a tissue in the pocket. It made me realize that at some point I quit carrying tissues with me everywhere. It used to be a staple in my wardrobe—pockets and a tissue—because I never knew when I’d break out in spontaneous, uncontrolled and unadulterated tears.

For the most part, I can now contain my crying to private moments. It’s a step forward.

I know you applaud my victories, no matter how small. You are my biggest cheerleader.

Currently, my days pass by. I have new routines. They are becoming comfortable and sometimes it’s hard for me to remember what my days— and life—were like before, when you were here. It’s almost as though they Raja Krishnamoorthi represents are something I might have dreamed th Illinois’ 8 Congressional District, about, like they aren’t real. I wonder, which includes parts of Addison, Wood sometimes, if you ever really were Dale, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Villa here at all. Maybe I made it up in my Park and Lombard. imagination. Maybe everything we

eventually, that gives my life enough purpose so that I wake up thinking of all I’ve got to gain versus what I’ve By already lost. It’s a lofty goal, and one JILL PERTLER worth working toward. But it’s hard.

Columnist I know you miss me, too, but I also know you are in a good place—a blissful, joyous place where the world’s worries and weights no all experience is imagination. Maybe longer exist. I also know you worry that would be so much better than about me and want me to do well. reality.

You are waiting for me to join you.

Whatever reality is, I know I I appreciate that. I love you for that. didn’t make up 33 years of us.

Present tense. I always will. To Logical me knows that, but when infinity and beyond. your reality—the life you thought I think you appreciate the person you knew so well—is gone, you I’ve become. I’ve done things I wonder if you ever really had it in never would have before. I sold a the first place. Your very definition house and bought a new one. Ditto of what is real feels blurry and that for cars. I had to take your name untenable. Like a mist, or a cloud, off bank and insurance accounts. that can’t be grasped or contained—it (That hurt.) I wrangled with repair is there, yet it isn’t. It was there, but people who tried to take advantage maybe it wasn’t. Or maybe it still is, of me, and stood up for myself. I but you just can’t see it anymore. changed my hair. I took up a new I miss you every day. Losing hobby in painting (not walls, canvas). you is the first thing I think of each I unabashedly ask for directions or morning. When I awaken I realize— help wherever I go. I know you’d be again—that I am alone and being proud, and that makes me smile. without you leaves me lonely and Because it makes you smile. I like (dare I say) a bit pitiful. Or at least it when we smile together. I always it feels pitiful. Sometimes I cry. I’m have. Always will. Love you. sorry for that; I know you want me to be happy.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning I think of you many times each syndicated columnist, published day, and I don’t want that to change. playwright and author. Follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

But I would like to find something,

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The robotic age comes to hospital Edward-Elmhurst Health acquire ‘Moxi the robot’

Edward-Elmhurst Health has acquired Moxi the robot to assist nurses in obtaining and delivering supplies to the floors, which will be a real time-saver for the nurses. Moxi the robot will give time back for patient care and help nurses focus on patients by helping to take care of deliveries.

Diligent Robotics is the company that EEH is working with on this robot project. There are two robots at Edward Hospital and two at Elmhurst Hospital. Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals are the first hospitals in the Chicago area to have Moxi and first to go live in the Midwest.

More facts about Moxi • Moxi went live at Elmhurst Hospital on June 2. Moxi will be live at Edward Hospital later in June.

• Moxi can access any floor except Mother/Baby and the NICU due to the secure nature of these units.

• Moxi is available 24/7.

• Moxi can go about 6-8 hours before needing to charge.

• Kiosks where nurses or clinicians can call Moxi for a delivery will be located at nursing stations, lab and pharmacy areas.

• Moxi charging stations will be

located in heavier traffic areas like the lab and tucked away in alcoves.

They need about five of these at the hospital and are still working on finalizing the installation of these.

Its goal is to develop a novel and alternative care delivery model to effectively support the front-line

care team, improve efficiency, give back time for direct patient care and allow for nurses to practice at the top of their license by augmenting our workforce with artificially intelligent robots.

An estimated total of 716+ potential deliveries per day are currently

being hand-delivered.

Assuming about 15 minutes per task, this would amount to a potential 5,370 hours of time returned to the Care Team per month.

It is estimated Moxi could perform about 200 tasks and-or deliveries each day.

Single probable case of monkeypox reported in DuPage County

and typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body. Most infections last 2 to 4 weeks.

Monkeypox is typically endemic to parts of central and west Africa, and people can be exposed through bites or scratches from rodents and small mammals, preparing wild game, or having contact with an infected animal or possibly animal products. It’s not clear how the people were exposed to monkeypox, but early data suggest that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men make up a high number of cases.

However, anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. Public SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent health officials are urging healthcare Pictured are two nurses from Edward-Elmhurst Health getting acquainted with Moxi the robot, the providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rash illnesses con- latest addition to the staff at both Edward and Elmhurst hospitals. Moxi can assist nurses in obtaining sistent with monkeypox, regardless and delivering supplies to the floors, allowing nurses to focus more on patients rather than errands and of whether they have travel or spe- deliveries. cific risk factors for monkeypox and regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

When to seek a healthcare provider Anyone with a rash that looks like monkeypox should talk to their healthcare provider, even if they don’t think they had contact with someone who has monkeypox. People who may be at higher risk might include but are not limited to those who: 1. Had contact with someone who had a rash that looks like monkeypox or someone who was diagnosed with confirmed or probable monkeypox; 2. Had skin-to-skin contact with someone in a social network experiencing monkeypox activity, this includes men who have sex with men who meet partners through an online website, digital application (“app”), or social event (e.g., a bar or party); 3. Traveled outside the U.S. to a country with confirmed cases of monkeypox or where monkeypox activity has been ongoing; 4. Had contact with a dead or live wild animal or exotic pet that exists only in Africa or used a product deMore about monkeypox rived from such animals (e.g., game Monkeypox is a rare, but poten- meat, creams, lotions, powders, etc.). tially serious viral illness, which beFor more information, visit www. longs to the Orthopox virus family, cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/

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The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is investigating a single case of monkeypox virus infection in an adult male with international travel in the past month to a country which has also reported monkeypox cases recently.

Initial testing was completed on June 10 at an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Laboratory.

Confirmatory testing is pending at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Based on initial epidemiologic characteristics and the positive orthopox virus result at IDPH, health officials consider this a probable monkeypox infection.

The DCHD and IDPH are working closely with the CDC, the patient, and the patient’s health care providers to identify individuals with whom the patient may have been in contact while they were infectious. This contact tracing approach is appropriate given the nature and transmission of the virus, and to coordinate timely risk assessment and appropriate post-exposure response.

At this time, DCHD has not identified any additional cases in the county. To protect patient confidentiality, no further details relating to the patient will be disclosed.

The case remains isolated and at this time there is no indication there is a great risk of extensive local spread of the virus, as monkeypox does not spread as easily as the COVID-19 virus. Person-to-person transmission is possible through close physical contact with body fluids, monkeypox sores, items that have been contaminated with fluids or sores (clothing, bedding, etc.), or through respiratory droplets following prolonged faceto-face contact.

Since Saturday, May 14, clusters of monkeypox cases have been reported in several countries that don’t normally have monkeypox. On Friday, May 20, the CDC issued a Health Advisory regarding recent cases in the United States. As of Friday, June 10, the CDC reports 49 confirmed cases of orthopox/monkeypox across 16 states, including Illinois.

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Elmhurst Bank opens its doors On Wednesday, June 8, several members of neighboring businesses, bank customers and Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce members gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest location of Elmhurst Bank, A Wintrust Community Bank, at 115 W. Third St. in downtown Elmhurst. Pictured are (front row from left): Mayor Scott Levin, Briana Hansen, SVP Head of Retail, Andrea Pokrefke, VP, Elmhurst Bank Branch Manager, John Czyzycki, Elmhurst Bank Market President, EmmyLou Feliciano, AVP Elmhurst Bank Assistant Branch Manager; (second row): Sean Daly, Business Banking, Grace Bagnole, ECC Director of Member Services, Ralph Pechanio, ECC Ambassador , Jeff Fleming, VP Regional Manager, Betsey Hanisch, ECC Ambassador, George Delgiuidice, Wealth Management Advisor, Eva Sanchez, current Chair of Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors.

BRENDA GARCIA PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

SRBA continues summer concert series On the heels of a successful Egg Hunt, Pet Parade and a performance by the musical group PettyCash on Thursday, June 9, the Spring Road Business Association has announced its schedule of bands who are expected to perform in the upcoming weeks at the Association “Music By The Gazebo,” held typically every other Thursday through the summer months.

The next concert is expected to be the Brian Petty Orchestra, who will take the stage on Thursday, June 23.

The band Lake Effect will perform on Thursday, June 30.

All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue through 8:30 p.m.

There is one performer who always fills the Spring Road area with so many fans, it’s standing room only, and that is Elmhurst’s own Cathy Richardson, a professional musician who has performed in place of Grace Slick with Jefferson Airplane/Starship and other groups. Among the many favorites she has sung in the past were “White Rabbit” and “Don’t You Want Somebody To Love?” Richardson returns on the Gazebo on Thursday, July 14. It’s an opportunity to hear a true professional play for free in your own backyard.

It’s the one summer concert not to be missed.

Later in the season, Mr. Myers is scheduled to play on Thursday, July 21. Then, on Thursday, Aug. 11, the Spring Road Business Association wraps up the summer season with the Elmhurst School of Rock and the Sting

Rays.

All acts start at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment as the sun sets for the day!

Please note that these events are on Elmhurst Park District property, so please refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages in the park, per Elmhurst Park District policy.

Other SRBA coming events When fall arrives and summer is waning, the SRBA is still busy with events to attract residents who want to shop along the Spring Road business district. On Saturday, Sept. 18, the SRBA will hold its annual Fall Fest, featuring hayrides, a petting zoo, carnival games, and many other activities to be held at Wild Meadows Trace Park, by the Gazebo.

Spring Road holds its Christmas tree-lighting on Friday, Nov. 19 to kick-off the holiday shopping season.

Besides the lighting of the beautiful tall tree standing over people along Spring Road, there will be Christmas music performed by local school children, cookies and hot cocoa, and Santa makes his first Elmhurst appearance of the season, arriving on an Elmhurst fire engine.

If you’re looking to find something to do in the Spring Road area, no matter what time of year, visit springroad. org for a schedule of events and other information about the SRBA and its efforts.

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York Dukes football gears up for annual golf outing Sponsors already queuing up for June 29 at White Pines

On Wednesday, June 29, the 5th annual York Dukes Football golf outing and dinner will be held at White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson St. in Bensenville. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., with an 18-hold shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The Dukes Dinner and open bar begin at 5:30 p.m.

Participants are invited to play 18 holes of “scramble” golf, interact with the Dukes Football Family, meet and mingle with head Coach Mike Fitzgerald and many other coaches, all while supporting the York Dukes Football Players. Dinner, open bar, awards and a Dukes silent auction will follow.

Golfer plays for $225, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, open bar and helps pay for a coach and spouse to attend the event. It also includes a Dukes Football commemorative hat.

Tickets for the Dukes Dinner only are $80 per person and feature an open bar (no golf), beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Or, Sponsor a Coach for $75 -- this is a donation to help sponsor the York football coaches attending the event.

Other sponsorship opportunities • Co-Hole Sponsor is $150 for a medium-sized hole sign, a small ad in Ticket information the 2022 York Football Game Night Golf is $175 per person, which in- Program, your name listed on T-shirt cludes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, given to all players in the program, dinner and open bar; a Dukes Club your name announced as a sponsor of

York Football during 2022 home football games, and your name and logo shared on the York Friday Night Families Facebook page.

• Hole Sponsor is $250 for a large sign, a medium-sized ad in the 2022 York Football Game Night Program, your name listed on T-shirt given to all players in the program, your name announced as a sponsor of York Football during 2022 home football games, and your name and logo shared on the York Friday Night Families Facebook page.

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Two transfer students win Intellectual Curiosity scholarship competition

Two community college students with a deep love of learning, and who are transferring to Elmhurst University, have been named the first-place winners of the 2022 Elmhurst University Intellectual Curiosity Scholarship Competition.

Jackie Jung, who lives in Arlington Heights and is a transfer student from Harper College; and Matthew Nigro, who is transferring to Elmhurst from McHenry County Col-

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All admitted transfer students with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or above were invited to participate in the Intellectual Curiosity Scholarship Competition, which was launched in 2020 to support the enrollment of transfer students with a natural propensity to-

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Applicants were asked to write an essay about how their curiosity drives them and where it might take them, at Elmhurst University and beyond. More than 50 transfer students representing 15 community colleges participated in this year’s competition.

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The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, June 16, 2022 • 19 The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, July 16, 2020 • 19

IC Catholic Prep graduate ports Leslie headed to Le Moyne

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Will play volleyball for Division II school

I feel like I would be so bored without it because it has been such a big part of my life.”

Leslie said she has plenty of

By Mike Miazga memories from IC Catholic Prep’s CORRESPONDENT coach Nancy Kerrigan’s program.

Recent IC Catholic Prep gradu“I loved playing there,” she said. ate Bella Leslie wanted to head east “I probably enjoyed school volleyBy college.

Mike Miazga 5-1 record. Chornij played in three for ball more than club because I love CORRESPONDENT matches at state, winning one, as did Her landing spot ended up being my team and the coaching staff The listDivision of superlatives for the Hyink and the doubles team of Glosat NCAA II Le Moyne was very supportive on and off the York girls badminton team was quite ner and College where the former Knights court. It Fennell. made it a really good enlong this spring.

York,standout with a roster All seven seniors: Chornij, Ava volleyball and soccer will vironment to be in. Coach (Kerrithat featured seven seniors, two juEisa, Felder, Hyink, Elle Jacobsthal, continue her volleyball career at gan) was great.

I have known her niors and three sophomores, Johanna Johnsen and Reese Krauter the Syracuse, New York schoolwent as for a while. When I was little, I did 9-4 in dual meets and won a share earned All-American status, coach a libero. all the little kids camps, and her of“All the ofWest Suburban Conference Gena Fite noted. Sophomore Delthe schools I was looking daughter was in my brother’s grade wonLeslie a sec- aney Butterly, Chornij, Felder, Fenatchampionship. were on the York East also Coast,” at IC.” tional championship and took sophomore Ella Glosner, Hyink, told theteam Independent last week.

“I nell, Leslie said she will miss plenninth asLe a team at the meet.

Krauter, Neidigh, Junior visited Moyne andstate really liked tyJohnsen, about IC Catholic Prep.

“I will Other season highlights for the Anna Stangarone and White were it. It reminded me of high school miss how close knit of a communiteam included Glenbard selections. Neidigh and because it was winning a small the school, and tyall-WSC it was,” said. “I knew everyEast eight-team placWhite wereshe all-state honorees. in a smaller schoolinvitational, you will know a body at the school.

It West will be weird ing second at the 12-team Hinsdale York went 4-1 in Suburban lot more faces than if I would have going on campus and not knowing Southtoinvitational, as wellThe as itscamown Conference action, losing only to gone a bigger school. all the faces.

I’ll 8-7 miss close Yorkthere invitational.

The Dukes Hinsdale Central in those a conference pus is really pretty.

It sits also on connections with the coaches and fourth thescenery New Trier Feathdual. The Dukes then won the WSC atook big hill andatthe around it teachers.

It tournament, will be weird for the erfest event.

York had five state qualconference taking first is great. Everything is pretty close first year or so.” ifiers in junior Sasha Neidigh, sophin eight out of the 15 events. together. They have very nice facilLeslie pandemic life Neidigh hasn’t omoreThe Lindsey White,program senior Emily thesaid conference meet, ities. volleyball has beenAt overly exciting, though her Hyink, senior facilities Maria Chornij and took third at No. 1 singles. White good workout and a nice club volleyball team2 has started sophomore Cate Fennell.

Neidigh won the WSC No. singles title. locker room. I liked how modern it practicing again. “We have been and White took third in the state in Chornij was second at No. 3 singles, was.” practicing two three a the doubles division after posting while Hyink wonorthe No. times 4 singles Leslie plans on studying nursinga week,” she said. “We are going to at Le Moyne. “They have a good be starting tournaments again. Benursing program,” she said. “As far fore that I haven’t been doing anyas what kind of a nurse I want to thing because senior soccer season be, I’m not quite sure yet.” and the club volleyball season were Leslie played volleyball and girls cancelled. We were supposed to go soccer at IC Catholic Prep all four to a few club volleyball qualifiers years. She was a center-midfielder in Grand Rapids and Louisville. on the Knights soccer team.

This summer, we have some tourLeslie’s volleyball journey naments planned over the next few started inMiazga the fifth grade, the first weekends. are little tournaBy Mike SpeakingThey of Reishus, he set a proyear she could play the sport at IC ments with allwith of the CORRESPONDENT gram record 517 local digs, clubs. which Grade She’s been largein and really local.

YorkSchool. boys volleyball coachplayKen Nothing was the most the state of Illinois ing club watched volleyball Dowdy his since 2022 seventh team go Other than that, I have been this season and ranked No. 7trying in the grade, mosttorecently with from zero 100 MPH in the the Chiblink tocountry according to stay one online stawork out a lot and in shape. cago group that finished practices25-11 out I’ve of anElite eye. The Dukes tistical recording been running service. a lot, so Rimington I got into th of Scores Willow andin that. best in overall thisinseason andSprings took third had the I try20and runhitting everypercentage day.”

Montini SchoolConference in Lombard. state said (.329)she andisranked 24thwith the WestHigh Suburban Sil- the Leslie scheduled to “I’m reallywith excited to be able report ver Division a 4-2 mark.

248 kills.

Those 248inkills rank third to Le Moyne the Aug. 12The volleyball 25 wins byin the Dukes she are 15 in timeframe, the history but of the program for a to play college,” noted preseason tied “It for gives the most since 2007 and volleyball single season.

Zach Brown set said. me something to do. activities alreadyalso have the second-best conference finish a program record with 187 service in Dowdy’s 12 years as head coach points this season. (done with only 1 returning starter).

Dowdy (Continued from page 18) called expectations going “This is probably the proudest I have into this season “reasonable, to say They lost team to West rah-rah a little bit been of any I haveChicago coachedon in huge the least, dueperson. to our I’m inexperience,” Imy think own goal in the“We lastcame five more of an“Let’s individual 12 an years,” he said. he said. get toplayers’ a .500 coach. record minutes.

That was against willsee pullwhere kids to side practice in with no expectations andthe tiedstate the Iand wethe are, andat yet these champs in the sectional finals. IThat’s and teach most wins (25) since 2007. can’t and kidsgames battled and we them.” got to a nearly asay hellI of a season if you askfun me.”

Stopka noted York has and beenfinished doing have ever had more coach- .700 winning percentage Stopka willThey teachexceeded Spanish at drills and saidnever the plan ing a team. myYork. best conditioning third in conference.

I have been He taught Spanish of earlier last week wasnoted to start expectations.

We and hadone so math manyclass fun as prouder of a team.”

Dowdy the atmatches, St. Pat’s.

I am summer campup pending District 205 our“My winsphilosophy on the roadisagainst contributions and down the roster more a players’ he said.

“I have probably been able Lyonsofand Downerscoach,” North were two approval. were extensive.

“I beenmatches a big Liverpool soccer 60 we to 70had percent of theplayers playof have the best I have ever been to meet “Wow, so many supporter since when Jur- ers far,” he said. it doeshe getsaid. apa part of.ever It was, by2015 far, the closest stepsoforward this “If season,” gen Klopp came he’ssoknown that would start of our team I have everover had.and It was much proved “Obviously, Jake isbeathe game-changer. as players’ He’s kind of my contact days four days a week funa to coach coach. this team.”

You don’t getwith first-team all-state reccoaching to related to the for three ifweeks Liberoidol.

JakeI want Reishus and outside ognition you arestraight. not oneAnd of theeven best players and form bonds with them. waived blackhitter Michael Rimington earned all- though players the in IHSA the state.

He’sthe definitely IWSC am more andhonors. smil- out before the school year, we Silverlight-hearted all-conference the dates difference between 4-6 losses.

He ing.

I likewas to have fun to andthe joke with won’t advantage of that.

I’m Reishus named Illinois makes take us that much better.

Michael the kids. The goal isAssociation understanding sure families havesoplans Volleyball Coaches all- pretty Rimington has worked hardtotodo be where each player be successful before school I’m the state first team, can while Rimington things a premier outside hitterstarts. and really has and thethe provide thesecond best way possible guyone andofI’m to say made all-state team.

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I’m really excited to be able to play volleyball in Neidigh-White finish third in state doubles; Five Dukes qualified for state meet college.

It gives me title.

Krauter took second at No. 5 singles, while Johnsen won the something to do. I No. 6 singles title. Glosner won the No. 7 singles Felder be won the feel crown, like Iwhile would No. 8 singles title. Fennell won the No. singles titlewithout and Butterly won so9 bored the No. 10 singles championship. itInbecause it has doubles, Neidigh and White won the WSC No. 1 doubles title. beenandsuch a big Fennell Glausner were third at No. 2 doubles.

Chornij part of my life.”and Krauter were fourth at No. 3 doubles. Hyink

York girls badminton team’s season loaded with highlights

York boys volleyball team wins 25 matches Dukes tied for most victories since 2007; Go 4-2 in WSC Silver action

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The York girls badminton doubles CHRIS teamFOX of PHOTO junior Sasha Neidigh Elmhurst Independent (left) and Lindsey White took third in the state at the recent IHSA state finals tournament held at Hinsdale South. Neidigh and White finished 5-1 in the doubles tournament. They beat the No. 1-seeded Anthony Bucolo fires lost a pitch during U12 baseball team in the quarterfinals, in three setsainrecent the semifinals and then game. beat Fremd’s No. 1 doubles team in the third-place contest.

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and Felder won the– Bella No. 4Leslie doubles title and Johnsen and Butterly were third at No. 5 doubles. beenFite cancelled dueforward to the pandemis looking to anothic.

“I will probably leave er strong season in 2023.

“WeAug. have 10-11 because it’s players a far drive,” a handful of JV (Courtshe had Zoom call Claire with neysaid.

Yang,“We Delaney Butterly, the teamandrecently they said Hewitt Carolineand Fischer), who they haveimpact an answer will should positively our about varsity our in the 7-10void days. teamseason next year andnext fill the left They talked about three scenarios by our seven amazing graduating seand whatshecould like if we niors,” said. happen “We also look forstart the season and someone ward to adding our successfulgets top sick and we have stop and go. freshmen to the JV to team.”

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

But if all systems are a go, Leslie can’t wait to take her skills as a libero to the next level with the Dolphins. “I feel like being a libero you have to be really quick and that what I amHe’s good at.a whatisistypically best for the team. such I great havecaptain. really good time,”to I feel reaction very fortunate she said. likenext diving have him“Iback yearonasthe thefloor leader of our program.

Krissinger and saving balls. It’sWes a really good also had a breakout season for us affeeling when you make a save.

The ter missing all of his junior position fitsvirtually my personality, too. yearhave due to leadership You to injury. be the His loudest one onas a captain been phenomenal this the court. Ihas have a loud personality. season.”

You have to be pretty loud if you theI think fight Ihis team wantDowdy to be anoted libero. match displayed was constant. “This group that description.” of kids battled so hard and won so many key matches in conference that they weren’t expected to win,” he said. “It was a phenomenal season ble transparent and communicate thatand wasn’t necessarily expected.” withSoeverybody.” what’s next for York? “ObviAs far the return future,aStopka wants ously, weaswill lot of varsity York competing at anoted. high “Our level two on experience,” Dowdy amiddle consistent basis.

“The Vlahos short-term hitters Tommy and goal is Rice to restock and build the Logan have made great up strides, team,” said.Zach “A large portion of and ourhesetters Brown and Jack last team was seniors, espeZitekyear’s should be some of the best in cially thenext starting 11.Rimington We havewill to the state spring. make thebest nowoutsides juniors with are up to be onesure of the Luke the speedcomplementing of the varsity level andLuke are Shorter him. ready contribute. want toI keep is oneto of the best We outsides have that pipeline withbethe younger coached, andgoing he will getting Digroups players.attention.

We wantJack to make vision Iofcollege Bute sure not only competitive, will we be are a valuable addition to but the that competing forhitter, regionteamwe as aare libero or outside and als, and supersectionals. was sectionals the most improved on the team Itthis starts forNate me with this Will juniorArnett, class year.

Strettin, that is coming We want them Moises Gomez,in.Owen Reifenrath ready to go and setting thebe standard and Will Stanley will also key refor theseplayers.” other classes that come in turning so they can also contribute right off

proudly presents proudly presents

YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK YORK BASEBALL TEAM GIGI BARR Hats off to the York baseball team for advancing to the final YORK GIRLS VOLLEYBALL round of eight in Class 4A. York lost a tough 2-1 contest in 11

innings to McHenry in the Class Geneva supersectional held at Barr was the recipient of the4A 2019-2020 York Val Cothern Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars. junior female athlete of the year award. Barr went over the It was York’s farthest advancement in the playoffs since the 1993 1,000-career last fall for the Dukes girls volleyteam won the kill statethreshold title.

ball team and still has a season to add to that total.

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Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland foods Elmhurst History Museum’s latest exhibit takes on Chicago’s famous specialties

of Exhibits, Dan Bartlett, researched and designed the “Eat Your Heart Out” exhibit, and throughout the process he was aware of the controversy and passion that swirl around the “Big Three” when it comes to Chicago foods. However iconic their stature, he noted, they are all foods that have humble origins.

“Pizza, hot dogs, and Italian beef all started as affordable, immigrant food for working class people,” said Bartlett. “While pizza and hot dogs were brought to Chicago from overseas and have many regional variations, Italian beef was invented here. Today companies like Portillo’s are taking it to other parts of the country, but Chicagoans eat more Italian beef than all the rest of the country combined. Chicago also developed the perfect condiment in giardiniera.

These things are not disputed, but what does arouse passion is how that Italian beef should be eaten—dry or dipped and with hot or mild giardiniera—those questions evoke controversy among locals.”

For Bartlett, learning about the history of some of the key Chicago area creators of these iconic dishes was an interesting discovery process.

“All of them started out at a single location emphasizing a single kind of food, but essentially each one was in the right place at the right time,” Bartlett said. “They had faith in their own unique recipes, but their recipes were about much more than the food itself.

They were also focused on the customer experience—about the quality of the food and the quality of the experience they wanted people to have when they came through the door.”

The Big Three Amidst the profiles, photos, memElmhurst History Museum’s Curator orabilia, and video oral histories feaDoes ketchup ever belong on a hot dog? Is real pizza cut in squares or triangles? And is Italian beef meant to be consumed soaking wet or dry?

These confounding conundrums are at the core of the Elmhurst History Museum’s latest exhibit, “Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods,” which will be open from June 27 through October 2 at the Elmhurst History Museum, located at 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst.

The exhibit serves up the history of some of the classic Chicago food icons as well as the often-colorful innovators and establishments that earned the devotion of generations of foodies. “Eat Your Heart Out” focuses on three stalwart pillars—mainly pizza, hot dogs and Italian beef—to learn about the origins of these famous Chicago and suburban specialties. The exhibit considers the stories behind the companies and entrepreneurs with names familiar to any Chicago food fan, such as Portillo’s, Vienna Beef, Lou Malnati’s and more.

A key aspect of “Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods” will be not only these well-known foods, but also the traditional ways that Chicagoans consume them. The tavern style vs. deep dish controversy will be explored, and condiments will be a hotly-debated topic including the proper way to deck out a true Chicago hot dog and the right ingredients to concoct an ideal giardiniera garnish.

The exhibit also dips into the history of ice cream and particularly one of the legendary Chicago desserts—the fivetiered Rainbow Cone.

tured in the exhibit, Bartlett has added some engaging elements to share the stories of these food icons. Visitors can learn not just about the foods but what makes them special, including a giardiniera wall with more than 60 varieties on display. A “Food Fight” ballot will be provided so visitors can vote on their own Chicago favorites with results tallied weekly. Children will enjoy the designated play area where they can serve up hot dogs, pizza and ice cream from a food cart.

Exhibit-related programs Following are just a few of the many engaging programs and special events related to the “Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods” exhibit that the Elmhurst History Museum will present throughout the summer. More information about reservations and program details be found at elmhursthistory.org/320/Programs.

Sunday, July 10 Special Summer Event — Picnic on Park, free, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

The Elmhurst History Museum is throwing a Chicago foods celebration on the lawn with family-friendly games and crafts, face painting and live performances by the Scottie Long Duo and Leonardo Music. Visitors can explore the exhibit and see the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile and a vintage 1929 Vienna Beef delivery truck. Free small Rainbow Cones will be available to the first 300 guests (one/person, additional ice cream available for purchase after giveaway).

June 27, July 18, August 8: Museum Maker Mondays, Free, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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York baseball team finishes season at Class 4A supersectional IC Catholic Prep players honored

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die Tran, Avery Kanouse and Taylor McMillen.

Additionally on the awards front, Fujiwara earned all-West Suburban Conference Silver Division honors for a second year in a row. Bingham also earned all-WSC accolades for a second straight season. Pitcher-first baseman Kara Jensen was another all-WSC selection for the Dukes.

Jenen also recently announced she will continue her academic and athletic careers at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The York baseball team saw its season come to a conclusion after a tough 2-1 loss in 11 innings to McHenry in the Class 4A Geneva supersectional held at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars. The game was tied 0-0 after 10 innings. It was York’s first trip to the supersectional since the 1993 team won the state champi- IC Catholic Prep Softball onship.

IC Catholic Prep sophomore Analisa Raffaelli was recently named the York softball MVP for the Metro Suburban ConA total of 12 York softball players ference Blue Division. Kayla Carrilrecently earned NFCA and Easton lo joined Raffaelli on the all-conferFastpitch All-America scholar-ath- ence team, along with junior Riley lete honors for maintaining a 3.5 or Venn and sophomore AJ Dwyer. higher grade-point average during the entire school year. That list of ac- IC Catholic Prep girls soccer ademic standouts for York includes Senior Claire Wagner was named Lindsey Bingham, Emily Carrasco, the Metro Suburban Conference Red Emily Fujiwara, Kara Jensen, Emily Division player of the year for her efKunst, Haley Sandoval, Anna Marsh, forts this spring on the soccer field.

Laney Ledbetter, Molly Heiss, Mad- Sophomore Allie Geiger was named

goalkeeper of the year, while senior midfielder Maggie O’Brien, junior defender Ashley Zwolinski, sophomore defender Avery Berschel and sophomore defender Lucy Russ were named to the all-conference team.

York boys water polo The York boys water polo team had a host of players earn all-sectional honors. Senior goalie Jack Schroeder, junior utility player Nick Kamenica and senior driver Mathew Czech all were first-team all-sectional selections. Sophomore 2-meter player Gavin Honken was named to the all-sectional second team, while senior defender Mathew Skwiot was an all-sectional honorable mention pick.

York qualified for the state tournament this year, losing 10-9 to Chicago Whitney Young in the state quarterfinals.

IC Catholic Prep baseball Junior Jacob Gunther and senior Nico Zambole were named to the all-Metro Suburban Conference Red Division team.

on a day designated for young visitors and their caregivers to explore the galleries, play games and make a foodthemed craft. Participants are welcome to bring lunch to enjoy on the grounds.

Exhibit and visitor information Celebrate Chicago’s food traditions this summer with the new exhibit, “Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods.” The exhibit will be on display from June 24 through October 2, at the

Elmhurst History Museum, located at 120 E. Park Avenue in downtown Elmhurst. Museum hours are Sunday and Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and limited free parking is available. The exhibit is sponsored by Feze Roofing, Guaranteed Rate/John Noldan, Itasca Bank and Trust, and Lakeside Bank. For the latest information, please visit www. elmhursthistory.org.

College news (All are from Elmhurst.)

• Dylan Meyer was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s list for the 2022 spring quarter.

Meyer is pursuing a BS degree in computer engineering.

• The following residents have made the Dean’s list at Bradley University. They are Danielle Dennis, who is majoring in nursing; Nicole Farrow, majoring in marketing global supply chain management; Avie Magner, music & entertainment industry; Allison Naples, early childhood education ESL endorsement; Andrew Nicholson, management and leadership; Krzysztof Ponicki, hist/social studies ed (912); Jared Ruszkowski, management information systems; Konstantinos Spyropoulos, management information systems cybersecurity; and, Carter Strauss, communication television arts.

• Gianna Nikoleit has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s list for the spring semester.

• Abigail Marianetti qualified for the spring Dean’s list at Belmont University.

• Morgan Gorecki graduated with a Bachelor of Science in natural resources from the University of Vermont.

• Daniel Klysh was one of 111 University of Iowa student athletes named to the 2022 spring academic all-Big Ten team. Klysh is a member of Iowa’s men’s track and field team. He is a sophomore majoring in marketing.

• Deborah Peot was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Peot was initiated at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

• DePauw University congratulates Allison Fox, who graduated with a BA in communication and on May 22, 2022.

• Isabel Lopiano graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS degree in hotel & hospitality management.

• Marissa Logan, a physical education major, has made the Dean’s List at Monmouth College.

• Caroline Fahey excelled during the Spring 2022 semester at Hofstra University, earning a spot on the Dean’s list.

• Anna Greer and Katelyn Veach both received degrees from the University of Alabama. Both earned a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce and business administration.

• The following students have earned degrees from Elmhurst University: Kayla Baran, cum laude, BS, business administration; Alyssa Berg-

er, cum laude, BA, communication; Ryan Bowman, MSN, nursing master entry; Cody A. Bruno, BS, business administration; Lisamarie Caruso, magna cum laude, BS, nursing; Sara Joy Chlopecki, cum laude, BA, art; Emily C. Clausen, summa cum laude, BA, urban studies and environmental studies; Megan Kathryn Corkey, magna cum laude, BM, music education; Emily Elizabeth Finkbeiner, magna cum laude, BA, physical education; Claire Frolik, cum laude, BA, sociology; Mason Garcia, BS, cybersecurity; Alexus M. Holmes, BA, criminal justice; Jorge Luis Huicochea, BS, computer science; Zofia W. Kaminski, BA in psychology; Robert C. Kildow, BM, music education; Molly Marquardt, MS, computer information technology; John Milder Nien-Hwa Cheng, Master of business administration; Eustathia C. Panousis, MS, supply chain management; Nicholas Anthony Sasanelli, BA, physical education and sport management; Bahareh Tabrizi, Master of project management; Lauryn Elizabeth Wesoloski, summa cum laude, BA, communication sciences and disorders; Mahrosh Zamani, BS, economics; Angelica Flores, BA, elementary teacher education; Elena Vezmar, magna cum laude, BA, elementary teacher education; Jacob T. Revor, BA, physical education; Lily Frantzis, summa cum laude, BS, communication sciences and disorders and Spanish; Anna Frantzis, summa cum laude, BS, mathematics and computer science; Scott Kenneth McNamara, MA, industrial/organizational psychology; Zaiya Konno, cum laude, BS, biology; Benjamin Paul Myhr, magna cum laude, BA, sociology and urban studies; Florian Tochie Feussi, magna cum laude, BS, logistics and supply chain management and information systems; Nathan Andrew Burns, BA, multimedia journalism; Clarisse Rose Becker, BA, history; Timothy J. Campbell, Master of business administration (MBA); Evan Eugene Weiger, BA, psychology; Rachel Novak, BS, business administration; Derek M. Rentner, BA, digital marketing communication; Emily Virginia Aylesworth, cum laude, BA, elementary teacher education; Samantha Hillebrand, summa cum laude, BS, nursing; Kevin James Shehan, BA, digital marketing communication; Jake W. Privett, BA, social science education; Megan Elizabeth Dawson, ME, teacher leadership; Nicolle Ashley Wildrick, BA, psychology; Robert Gerard Hanrahan, Master, business administration (MBA); Carla Frances Tamburrino, BA, elementary teacher education.

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ICGS Destination Imagination teams find success at state, global competitions

ICGS had eight teams compete in April in the Destination Imagination Illinois State Tournament at Northern Illinois University. Destination Imagination is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students’ creativity, courage, and curiosity through open-ended academic challenges in the fields of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and Service Learning.

Some highlights from the State Tournament included a 3rd place finish in the Elementary Level Improvisational Challenge for 4th grade Team, DI Frenzy, a 2nd place finish in the Elementary Level Fine Arts Challenge for 3rd grade team DI Dinamite, and a 1st place finish in the Middle Level Fine Arts Challenge and a Renaissance Award for Outstanding Engineering Design for 6th grade team Destination Procrastination.

The ICGS 6th grade team, Destination Procrastination, continued their Destination Imagination season by competing against international and domestic teams at the Global Finals tournament May 21-24 in Kansas City, Missouri. This year’s Global Finals drew 440 of the top-scoring teams from all over the world. For the Fine Arts challenge, the team had to create an original story about a trickster who overcomes a tricky situation. The team also had to design a technical costume transformation. Their transformation included sound-activated LED lights which they programmed themselves. They also had to create an illusion which was incorporated into their story. The team finished in 10th place globally. Destination Procrastination was managed by Kim Knable and Lisa Julian. The team enjoyed SUBMITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent traveling, competing, and meeting kids Pictured is the ICGS 6th grade team Destination Procrastination which continued their Destination Imagination season by competing from across the country and around the against international and domestic teams at the Global Finals tournament May 21-24 in Kansas City, Mo. world.

One of the highlights from the Destination Imagination State Tournament included a 3rd place finish in the Elementary Level Improvisational Challenge for 4th grade Team, DI Frenzy, pictured here.

The 3rd grade team DI Dinamite team at ICGS took 2nd place in the Elementary Level Fine Arts Challenge at the Destination Imagination Illinois State Tournament at Northern Illinois University.

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HOPE Taskforce offers second round of grant funding Effort continues to address opioid crisis

The DuPage County Heroin/ Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Taskforce has announced another funding opportunity to address the opioid crisis in DuPage County. Areas of interest for this funding cycle include reducing access to drugs, reducing opioid use and misuse, overdose response and prevention (including harm reduction), treatment and recovery, and substance use prevention and education.

“Thanks to the DuPage County Chairman and Board, we are pleased to offer our community partners additional funding that impacts our residents at a time when we know they need assistance most,” said Greg Hart, HOPE Taskforce Co-chair.

“We’re targeting programs that perhaps don’t qualify for other funding opportunities and provide real answers and measurable solutions for those struggling with addiction and for their families.”

The total funding available for the round is $87,000. Grant awards are expected to be between $10,000 and $50,000. However, the Taskforce will review applications for less than this range.

Projects that serve a majority of individuals on Medicaid and/or individuals who are uninsured will be given priority.

“The HOPE Taskforce seeks to ensure any individuals impacted by substance use disorder have full access to substance use prevention,

FOR THE INDEPENDENT

On the heels of its recent DuPage County Regional Business Outlook held Thursday, June 2, Choose DuPage has issued its Annual Project Report for 2021, which includes a list of 140 new and expanded companies in the County.

The report noted that coming off the pandemic year, DuPage County still managed to see growth across a diverse range of industries. This included everything from traditional regional powerhouses to new and evolving sectors including data centers. Boosted by eCommerce, the industrial segment accounted for 80% of the year’s projects, according to Choose DuPage.

Meanwhile, the report indicated that office real estate gained new momentum. The sector, which took a big hit during COVID-19, has been spurred on by investment such as that of BDO Digital, which recently inked a high-profile deal for their new Oak Brook office, Choose DuPage said.

In 2021 DuPage experienced growth across the board, with 140 businesses which either moved to or expanded their footprint here in DuPage County, representing $50 million invested, 555 jobs created or retained, and 9.6 million square feet of new or improved space.

Choose DuPage reported that six companies represent the biggest projects in 2021: Stratacache in Lisle with 100,000 square feet in development; Clyde’s Donuts in Glendale Heights with 150,000 sq. ft.; BDO Digital in Oak Brook with 28,000 sq. ft.; Wynndalco in Addison with 24,243 sq. ft.;

provide innovative ways to end the opioid crisis.”

Grant submissions must be received by the HOPE Taskforce no later than 12 noon CT on Thursday,

June 30.

For a complete list of requirements and to apply, visit hopedupage. org/197/Taskforce-Funding-Opportunity.

Community calendar Wednesday, June 15 At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst University Summer Band will host its first concert, “Music for a Summer Evening.” It will be held at the Gates of Knowledge on the campus. Concerts are free, bring lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic.

Sunday, June 19 On Father’s Day, beginning at 5 p.m., bring the whole family to White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville for an evening of Family Golf, when tees are moved up and players can play at their own pace while enjoying hot dog, chips and a drink for just $3. Fees: $5 for ages 17 and Platinum Converting in Bartlett with younger; $10 for adults. Carts: $10 207,575 sq. ft.; and Bridge Industrial per cart for players; $10 per person in Downers Grove with 126,445 sq. ft. for non-playing cart-riders.

Companies with new or expanded development in the Independent’s Monday, June 20 The Chicago Accordion Club readership communities include: meets on the third Monday of evIn Addison: ery month from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Aero Auto, 20,085 sq. ft.

Amarr Garage Doors, 23,620 sq. ft. the Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Visitors are welAmazon, 189,300 sq. ft.

Amcor Rigid Plastics, 85,385 sq. ft. come. Every meeting fee includes professional musical entertainment Ecco Logistics, 50,000 sq. ft.

General Insulation Company, and pizza. Admission is $12 for members and $15 for non-members.

51,226 sq. ft.

Husky Tool, 24,879 sq. ft.

Wynndalco Enterprises, 24,243 sq. Thursday, June 23 From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Spring ft.

Road Business Association presents Music at the Gazebo featuring the In Bensenville: Brian Petty Orchestra. Info: sprinApex Logistics, 297,600 sq. ft.

AZAZ Trucking, Inc., 70,000 sq. ft. groad.com.

Geacos, 56,264 sq. ft.

Geanato’s Trucking Co., 23,357 sq. Saturday, June 25 From 1 – 4 p.m., families are invitft. ed the Elmhurst Art Museum to disIvanhoe Cambridge, 55,343 sq. ft. cover the exciting world of butterflies Mark C. Smith LLC, 20,635 sq. ft. through activities like creating an Pregis, 260,338 sq. ft.

Yahee Technologies, 306,918 sq. ft. artistic booklet, drawing inspiration from symmetry, and more. Guests who complete four different handsIn Elmhurst: Home Medical Express, 31,374 sq. on activities win a special prize. Free with museum admission, registration ft.

J&H Fulfillment LLC, 93,178 sq. ft. required at elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Choose DuPage issues Annual Project Report

By Dee Longfellow

education, treatment and recovery services.” said Dr. Lanny Wilson, HOPE Taskforce co-chair. “We encourage additional community partners to submit applications and

Walter Burley Griffin, R. Harold Zook, Dirk Lohan, and more. Free with museum admission, registration required at elmhurstartmuseum.org.

This program will be repeated on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Monday, June 27 From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum offers Museum Maker Monday, when kids are invited to drop in and explore exhibits, play games, make crafts, and bring a picnic to enjoy outdoors, weather permitting. This Monday features a Paper Plate Pizza craft project (while supplies last). Appropriate for elementary age children accompanied by an adult. Free, no registration required. The museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. Tuesday, June 28 General Primary Election takes place. Early voting is available at the DuPage Fairgrounds, as of May 19.

Beginning June 13, 22 more Early Voting sites will be open.

Wednesday, June 29 • Beginning at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., the 5th annual York Dukes football golf outing will be held at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville. Golf is $175 per person for 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, open bar; or $225 to include sponsoring a coach. Sponsorship opportunities available. For tickets and info, visit yorkdukesfootball.golfreg.com.

• At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst University Summer Band will host its first concert, “American Pageant.” It will be held at the Gates of Knowledge on the campus. Concerts are free, bring lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic.

versity and Wilder Park. The 4-mile goes through neighborhoods and into City Centre before returning to the finish area. The Kids Race goes up and down Prospect. Register at 4on4th.com.

Sunday, July 10 From 1:30-4:30 p.m. the Elmhurst History Museum is throwing a Chicago foods celebration on the lawn with family-friendly games and crafts, face painting and live performances by the Scottie Long Duo and Leonardo Music. Visitors can explore the exhibit and see the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile and a vintage 1929 Vienna Beef delivery truck.

Free small Rainbow Cones will be available to the first 300 guests (one/ person, additional ice cream available for purchase after giveaway).

Info: elmhursthistory.org.

Sunday, July 10 From 10 a.m. to the Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) will host “An Afternoon in the Garden” Garden Walk & Boutique Faire, featuring six glorious private gardens and one public garden. Tickets are sold online only at elmhurstgardenclub.org, and are $18 per person until midnight Saturday, July 9, after which tickets will be $23 day of event. The Boutique Faire will feature garden plants, accessories, horticultural experts and more. Free and open to the public.

Proceeds fund scholarships awarded to college/university students majoring in Horticulture, Environmental Studies, and other related sciences.

Info: elmhurstgardenclub.org.

If your club or organization is planning a special event, live OR virtually, send the information to Independent@rvpublishing.com and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line. The Calendar also appears at theindependentnewspapers.com.

Thursday, June 30 From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association presents Music at the Gazebo featuring the Elmhurst History band Lake Effect. Info: springroad. Museum’s new exhibit Sunday, June 26 In Oakbrook Terrace: Opening June 24, ‘Eat Your Heart From 1-2:30 p.m., join Elm- com Venture X, 23,704 sq. ft.

Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods.’ hurst-based architect Erica Blawat Explore the history of many classic on an architectural walking tour of Monday, July 4 In Wood Dale: The Elmhurst Running Club’s 17th Chicago food traditions as well as the Delta Wholesale Tire, 92,528 sq. ft. the surprisingly architecturally rich City of Elmhurst—the only city with annual 4 on the 4th and Kids 1K (for often colorful innovators and estabNippon Express, 117,385 sq. ft.

There were other industrial develop- houses by Frank Lloyd Wright and ages 5-12) will step off at 7:15 a.m., lishments that earned the devotion of ments in the communities of Bensen- Mies van der Rohe. Blawat provides with the kids run starting at 8:20 a.m. generations of foodies, including Viville, Addison and Wood Dale, whose historic context and fun facts about Both races start and finish on Pros- enna Beef, Portillo’s, Lou Malnati’s company’s names were not disclosed. architectural gems by Wright, Mies, pect Ave. between Elmhurst Uni- and more. Info: elmhursthistory.org.

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sports

IC Catholic Prep graduate Leslie headed to Le Moyne Will play volleyball for Division II school

I feel like I would be so bored without it because it has been such a big I’m really part of my life.”

Leslie said she has plenty of

By Mike Miazga excited to be able memories from IC Catholic Prep’s CORRESPONDENT coach Nancy Kerrigan’s program. to play volleyball in Recent IC Catholic Prep gradu“I loved playing there,” she said. ate Bella Leslie wanted to head east “I probably enjoyed school volleycollege. It gives me for college. ball more than club because I love Her landing spot ended up being my team and the coaching staff something to do. I at NCAA Division II Le Moyne was very supportive on and off the College where the former Knights court. It made it a really good enfeel like I would be volleyball and soccer standout will vironment to be in. Coach (KerriCod Center of Town Location! soCapebored without continue her volleyball career at gan) was great. I have known herSpacious renovated Cape Cod w/4 BR & 2 baths Nestled right in the Heart of Downtown Elmhurst, Center of Town Location! the Syracuse, Spacious New York Cape school Cod as for a while. When I was little,Fully offers almost 3000 finished SF. The main level This Home boasts 4 BRs, 5 BTHs, and over I did because has a modern floor it plan w/the new kitchen open it has 3,330 sq ft of Living Space as well as a Finished a libero. all the little kids camps, and her to the eating area & the spacious & bright living Basement. 1st Floor includes - Formal Living “All of the schools I was looking daughter was in my brother’sroom grade w/custom wainscoting.

The kitchen has Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, 1st Floor been such a big at were on the East Coast,” Leslie at IC.” quartz countertops, shaker cabinetry, subway tile, Office, Large Eat in Dining Area, Mudroom and & SS appliances.

The 1st floor has an updated Large Private Family Room off the back of the told the Independent last week. “I part of my life.”

Leslie bath & 2 large BR. Gleaming HW floors on the Nestled right in the Heart of Downtown Elmhurst, This Home House with Full Bathroom. 2nd Floor Laundry. 4 Fully renovated Cape Cod w/4 BR & 2 baths offers almostsaid she will missfullplenvisited Le Moyne and really liked 1st &will 2nd levels. Upstairs is another updated – Spacious Bedrooms on the 2nd Floor - Primary about Bella Leslie 3000 finished SF. The main level has a modernty floor plan w/IC Catholic Prep. “I boasts 4 BRs, 5 BTHs, and over 3,330 sq ft of Living Space bathroom, a 3rd bedroom w/closet organizers, & Bedroom w/ a Full Bathroom and Walk in Closet. it. Itthereminded high school new kitchen me open of to the eating area & themiss spacious as well as a Finished Basement. 1st Floor includes - Formal how& close knit of a communia vast primary bedroom w/a wall-to-wall walk-in The Spiral Staircase in the Primary Bedroom because wasroom a small andThetykitchen bright it living w/customschool, wainscoting. has Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, 1st Floor Office, custom closet. In the finished basement, you’re takes you up to the Loft/Private Area w/ Cedar it was,” she said. “I knew everyby a brick accent wall & a newly carpeted Closet and Dual Access to Rec and Playroom/ in a smaller school you will know a body at the school. It will begreeted weird been cancelled due to the pandemfamily room & bonus room.

Possible 5th Bedroom. lot more faces than if I would have going on campus and not knowing ic.

“I will probably leave Aug. $499,000 $835,000 $499,000 $835,000 FIRST OFFERING! FIRST OFFERING! gone to a bigger school.

The camall the faces. I’ll miss those close 10-11 because it’s a far drive,” pus there is really pretty. It sits on connections with the coaches and she said. “We had Zoom call with Tudor with English Flair 4BR/2Bath Bungalow a big hill and the scenery around it teachers. It will be weird for the recently and they said Picturesque 1.5the Story team with English flair. A 4 Bed/2 Bath Bungalow in highly sought Tudor with English Flair 4BR/2Bath Bungalow is great. Everything is pretty close first year or so.” beautiful fireplace frames should the LR w/ darkhave stained an answer about after location! Main Level has 2 Beds they floors, unique etched windows & coved and 1 Bath, 2nd Level has 2 Beds and together. They have very nice facilLeslie said pandemic life HW hasn’t our season in the next 7-10 days. ceiling. Pride of ownership throughout. Open floor 1 Bath with Loft/Office area and newer ities. The volleyball program has been overly exciting, though her w/ They talked about plan kitchen center island flows into 1st floor three scenarios HW Flooring. Granite Countertops, SS FR w/ vaultedand ceilingwhat and great views of Appliances, Enclosed 3 Season Room good workout facilities and a nice club volleyball team has started could happen like if we landscaped yard & lush garden off the back. 2 Car Detached Garage. locker room. I liked how modern it practicing again. “We haveprofessional been start the season and someone gets areas. Newer flag stone walk & entry landings 4 Bed/2 Bath Bungalow in highly sought after location! Main Walk to Prairie Path, Pioneer Park, Picturesque 1.5 Story with English flair. A beautiful fireplace was.” welcomes you into front & side entry doors.

LR & Spring Road Business District and practicing stop frames the LR w/ dark stained HW floors, unique etched two or three times a sick and we have to Level has 2and Bedsgo. and 1 Bath, 2nd Level has 2 Beds and 1 BSMT finished with space for office or children’s Soon to be Newly Finished Lincoln Leslie plans on ceiling. studying windows & coved Pridenursing of ownershipweek,” throughout.

Bath with Loft/Office area and newer HW Flooring.

Granite she said. “We are going to That’s one of the reasons why they playroom. Backyard covered Lattice Fencing w/ School! floor plan “They kitchen w/ have center island flows into 1st floor FR Countertops, SS Appliances, Enclosed 3 Season Room off the at LeOpen Moyne. a good be starting tournaments again.

Be-blue stone are patio looking moving the season to Oversized overlookingat backyard. $455,000 steps the from the Prairie Path.

Walk tonow the plan is to nursing program,” she said. “As far fore that I haven’t been doingLocated anyspring.

Right town, train, library, parks, schools, and more! as what kind of a nurse I want to thing because senior soccer season have a season, but we won’t know $455,000 $629,000 NEW PRICE! be, I’m not quite sure$629,000 yet.” NEW PRICE! and the club volleyball season were until the next 7-10 days.”

Leslie played volleyball and girls cancelled. We were supposed to go But if all systems are a go, LesPrairie 2-Story Downtown Elmhurst soccer at IC Catholic Prep all four to a few club volleyball qualifiers liePath can’t wait to take her skills as Move-in ready 2 story ideally situated steps from CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Condo Prairie Path 2-Story Downtown Elmhurst Condo years. She was a center-midfielder in Grand Rapids and Louisville. a libero toElementary. the next level with the the IL Prairie Path and Jefferson A Rarely available! Excellent downtown covered front porch welcomes “I you feel into this like being a libelocation. Highly sought after Crescent on the Knights soccer team.

This summer, we have somefull, tourDolphins. spacious 5 bed / 3 bath home. Loads of recent Court 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo Leslie’s volleyball journey naments planned over the next few ro you have updates - new hardwood floors, 1st floorto officebe or really quick and painted throughout. Gleaming Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch duringfreshly a recent U12 baseball bedroom with full bath, is formal dining and living started in the fifth grade, the first weekends. They are little tournahardwood floors, granite countertops, in that typically what I am good at. room with fireplace and built-ins, kitchen with game. unit laundry room with storage. year she could play the sport at IC ments with all of the local granite clubs. have bar, really good Rarely reaction time,” counters,I breakfast SS appliances, Exercise room in the building. The walk Move-in ready 2 story ideally situated steps from the IL Prairie available! Excellent downtown location. Highly sought Grade School.

She’s been playseparate built-in eating area, huge family room Nothing large and really local. she said.

“I like diving on the floor out balcony provides views of Path and Jefferson Elementary. A full, covered front porch after Crescent Court 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo freshly direct access to brick paver patio and everything downtown Elmhurst has to ing welcomes club volleyball since 5seventh than that, I have been with trying and saving balls. It’s a really good Gleaming hardwood floors, granite you into this spacious bed / 3 bath Other home. Loads painted throughout. backyard. Upstairs has 4 large bedrooms with offer! Steps to shopping, restaurants, of recent - newwith hardwood floorwork office or countertops, in unit laundry room with storage.

Exercise room grade, mostupdates recently thefloors, Chi-1st to out a lot and stay in great shape. feeling when you make a save.

The closets, master suite with private bathroom Metra train and much more. Top rated and WIC, additional full bath and pull-down stair schools! cago Elite group that practices out I’ve been running a lot, so I got into position fits my personality, too. to large attic for tons of storage. $459,900 of Scores in Willow Springs and that. I try and run every day.”$899,900 You have to be the loudest one on Player of the week sponsored by $899,900 NEW PRICELeslie said she is scheduled to the court. I have a loud personality. $459,900 Montini High School in Lombard.

“I’m really excited to be able report to Le Moyne in the Aug. 12- You have to be pretty loud if you to play volleyball in college,” she 15 timeframe, but noted preseason want to be a libero. I think I match Path Gem! said. “It gives Prairie me something to do. volleyball activities already have that description.”

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Stopka noted York has been doing a consistent basis. “The short-term $1,595,000 Stopka will teach Spanish at York. conditioning drills and said the plan goal is to restock and build up the He taught Spanish and one math class as of earlier last week was to start team,” he said. “A large portion of at St. Pat’s. “My philosophy is I am summer camp pending District 205 last year’s team was seniors, espeproudly presents more of a players’ coach,” he said. approval. “I have probably been able cially the starting 11. We have to proudly presents “I have been a big Liverpool soccer to meet 60 to 70 percent of the play- make sure the now juniors are up to YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK supporter ever since 2015 when Jur- ers so far,” he said. “If it does get ap- the speed of the varsity level and are YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK gen Klopp came over and he’s known proved that would be the start of our ready to contribute. We want to keep as a players’ coach. He’s kind of my contact days with four days a week that pipeline going with the younger GIGI BARR Prairie Path Gem! coaching idol. I want to related to the for three weeks straight. And even groups of players. We want to make Exquisite Old-world craftsmanship in this beautiful Custom Home with an English flair.

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