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At the regular meeting of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held on May 25, there was a presentation given by Craig Siepka of Wight and Company, the district’s architect, of the revised architectural plans for Field, Fischer and Jackson elementary schools. It included

options for upcoming construction and renovation projects at all three schools. According to the presentation, the estimated costs of the upcoming projects at the three schools exceed the budgeted amount from the referendum of November 2018. District voters approved the borrowing of $168.5 million in November 2018 to

upgrade the district’s facilities. According to Siepka’s presentation, $29 million from the November 2018 referendum was dedicated toward building a new Field Elementary School. The presentation gave two options for a new school building. One of the options had an estimated cost of $31-34 million. The other option had an estimated cost of $35-37

million. The construction of the new Field Elementary School is expected to begin in the summer of 2022. Increase in material costs, underestimated student numbers cause overages Terry Fielden of ICI, the district’s construction management firm, said

the increased estimates for the projects were related to higher material costs. Additionally, the proposed options exceeded budgeted amounts because those options included classroom capacities that accommodated higher enrollments. Previous enrollment projects reportedly under-

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The City salutes its veterans Memorial Day Military Convoy and ceremony held in Wilder Park

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The crowd was sparse and the sky was overcast, but there was a spirit of quiet celebration not only for the solemnity of Memorial Day but also for the people who, now fully vaccinated, were glad-handing, greeting their neighbors and offering hugs of welcome for the first time in months. Memorial Day is always a solemn occasion to recall those who have fallen in service to the United States during the wars of the last few centuries. The day began with patriotic musical selections performed by the Antioch Brass Quintet. Elmhurst’s own Brian Costello of the Shannon Rovers also played the bagpipes. This year’s Grand Marshal was Kevin Calkins, Specialist 5, U.S. Army (Ret.), who served during the Vietnam War. Following special recognition of Elmhurst’s local funeral homes, John R. Quigley, president and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and a member of the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial Commission, read the names of the deceased from the past year.

Quigley and Veterans Memorial Commission Chair Ralph P. Pechanio delivered a presentation to Calkins as Grand Marshal. The Elmhurst Fire Department and Police Department Honor Guard executed a Rifle Squad 3 Round Volley, followed by “Taps” played by trumpeters from the York High School band. Newly-elected Mayor Scott Levin delivered his first-ever Memorial Day address. Other members of the Elmhurst American Legion took part in the ceremony included: John Scudder, Commander, led the Pledge of Allegiance; William R. Shanklin, Sgt.-atArms, served as Master of Ceremonies; Rus Strahan, senior Vice Commander, was Officer of the Day; John Wendel, Brigadier General (Ret.), delivered the Memorial Day prayer; Edward H. Walker IV, Major, U.S.M.C., offered the benediction. Those who participated in laying

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Elmhurst University announces new partnership Thanks to an innovative collaboration with the University of North Dakota, Elmhurst University students will be able to earn degrees in physics on the Elmhurst campus and electrical engineering online from the University of North Dakota. An articulation agreement recently reached between Elmhurst and the University of North Dakota’s College of Engineering and Mines will enable

able students to better engage with two to continue for many years to come.” more than 95 colleges and universities, trends that are reshaping the world of The University of North Dakota has including the University of North Dascience and technology—mechatron- offered distance engineering degrees kota, which belong to the LCMC. Its ics and artificial intelligence/compu- for more than 40 years. The program member schools offer collaborative tation, said Venkatesh Gopal, associate allows students to attend their pre- majors and certificates designed to preprofessor of physics at Elmhurst and ferred higher education institution pare students for careers in fast-growchair of the Department of Physics. while still giving them access to a ing fields such as computer science, “Providing our students with train- premier engineering degree. The du- esports & gaming administration, web ing in both physics and electrical en- al-degree program will be available to design and more. “Elmhurst University is pleased to gineering opens up a wider range of incoming first-year Elmhurst physics become a member of this innovative career choices for them, especially students beginning this fall. in industry,” he said. “In particular, The agreement was forged through consortium,” said President Troy D. the dual degree provides an excellent the Lower Cost Models Consortium, VanAken. “We look forward to seefoundation for careers in automation, or LCMC, a coalition of colleges and ing where it will take us as it opens up automated process control, robotics universities committed to making greater opportunities for our students and artificial intelligence, and commu- higher education more accessible for while maintaining affordability and week. Among them are Great Amer- nications engineering, all fields that are all students, and sustainable for the all the benefits the Elmhurst campus ican Exteriors, Greenwise Organic undergoing rapid growth that is likely long-term. Elmhurst has joined the offers.” Lawn Care, Vegan Baker, ServPro, Mind & Body EsSCENTials and others. The Elmhurst Farmers Market is brought to you by the York & Vallette Business District and by its 2021 supporting sponsor Healthy Driven Edward-Elmhurst Health. Shopping suggestions: 1. Bring cash in small denominations. A stack of ones and fives is better than a $50 bill. 2. Bring your own bags, baskets or totes, the largest you can comfortably carry. 3. Wear sunscreen and a widebrimmed hat, if you’re sun-sensitive. 4. Talk with the farmers and vendors. Many offer recipes and suggestions for preparation. 5. Plan meals ahead of time and make a list of shopping needs. 6. Early-bird shoppers have the best selection. 7. Early-bird shoppers get the best parking spots. TARA RENIER PHOTO Elmhurst Independent 8. Going late has advantages as well. Vendors will often discount products in the last hour, rather than load them Volunteers from the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network celebrated reopening the door to back up and schlep them home. in-person client visits on May 17. Throughout the pandemic, they have only been taking requests 9. Buy in bulk and freeze or can for financial assistance over the phone, but with volunteers fully vaccinated, it was deemed safe to items for use later in the year. meet with people face-to-face. Mask wearing and social distancing protocols remain in place. For 10. Try something new for the first those not yet comfortable with coming to the site, EWAN will also continue to field phone requests. time. How about cherry peppers? JiThe Walk-In Assistance Network is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to noon (but will be closed cama. Artisan bread. A fragrant new Fridays during the summer) and is available to residents of Elmhurst, members of partnering Elmsoap. hurst churches, and families with children in Elmhurst schools. More information about EWAN can For more information go to elmbe found on its website: elmhurstwalkin.org. hurstfarmersmarket.com or find it on facebook.

qualified Elmhurst physics students to enroll in North Dakota’s well-regarded online electrical engineering program. In as little as four years, students can graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from North Dakota as well as a bachelor’s degree in physics from Elmhurst. The dual-degree program gives Elmhurst University another way to reimagine the physics degree and en-

Elmhurst Farmers Market is under way FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Wednesday, June 2 was the very first day of this year’s Elmhurst Farmers Market, which takes place every Wednesday from now through October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 541 S. York in the municipal lot located behind the Knights of Columbus in the York & Vallette business district. Although the season is just beginning, every week shoppers will find more and more additions to the already bountiful selections available for purchase. Throughout the summer and into the fall, you can expect to find: Asparagus • Beets • Blackberries • Blueberries • Broccoli • Cabbage • Cherries • Collards • Green Peas • Lettuce • Mushrooms • Peaches • Radishes • Raspberries • Snap Beans • Spinach • Strawberries • Summer Squash • Turnips and Turnip Greens A Chicago area harvest calendar is available, but of course, it is only as precise as the weather, meaning availability for various items may vary as much as one to two weeks. To keep up with regular updates on each week’s market, follow Elmhurst Farmers Market on Facebook. Some of this year’s vendors will The Cheese People, Jake’s Country Meats, Froehlich’s Fruits and Vegetables, Nichols Farm & Orchard, Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, Katic Breas, CRIA Honey, MION Artisan Soap, The Donut Lady, Two Rivers Butcher Block and many others. Other businesses will be represented at the “Flex Booths” available each

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Never too young to learn

This little one had a good seat for viewing the festivities of Memorial Day 2021 in Elmhurst on Monday, May 31. Here, Dad pauses at the crosses lined up in Wilder Park near the Veterans Memorial, each with a name plaque for a fallen soldier.

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For safety’s sake during this time of COVID-19, the City and the Veterans Memorial Commission decided to cancel the Memorial Day Parade again this year and, like last year, hold a Military Convoy instead. City trucks and military vehicles journeyed throughout neighborhoods in Elmhurst so residents could enjoy it.

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Pictured here riding in the Military Convoy is John Wendel, Brigadier General (Ret.), who is a member of the Elmhurst American LeResidents from the Collegeview area of Elmhurst walked or bi- gion. Wendel delivered the Memorial Day prayer during the Post-Concycled over to Prospect Avenue to enjoy the Memorial Day Military voy ceremony. Wendel was Grand Marshal of the 99th Elmhurst MeConvoy on Monday, May 31. morial Day Parade held in 2017.

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

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Assault, battery May 20 A complainant in the 700 block of N. York told police at 7:31 a.m. that subsequent to an argument, the suspect slapped him and pushed him to the ground. The suspect related the complainant attempted to slap him, missed, and the suspect took him to the ground to prevent another attack. Neither party wished to pursue charges.

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ing officer met with the victim who reported the suspect had struck him. Police said officers responded to the 500 block of W. Grand at 5:33 p.m. for the report of a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and an unnamed suspect immediately fled the scene at a high rate of speed, last seen traveling westbound on Grand Avenue. The suspect was later located after he crashed his vehicle in Addison. The officer obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect, who will be charged with domestic battery, driving while license revoked and fleeing and eluding.

Suspicious circumstances May 21 Police said a complainant at an auto dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand told police at 12:15 p.m. that an unknown suspect entered the showroom and asked to view two vehicles he was interested in purchasing. The unknown suspect provided personal information which was later found not to be valid. The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, cargo pants and a gray COVID mask. The unknown suspect left the dealership riding a black bicycle eastbound on Grand Avenue. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Dec. 1, 2019-Dec. 31, 2020 A victim told police that the suspect is selling pornographic videos and images of the victim. The incident is under investigation.

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DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, illegal possession of alcohol

May 27 Police said officers responded to the 100 block of Fellows at 10:49 p.m. for the report of a suspicious incident, later reclassified as a disorderly conduct incident. The complainant related while driving to his residence, the suspect vehicle followed him to his parking space. The suspect exited his vehicle and approached the complainant in a confrontational manner. The suspect related the complainant was following him; the suspect then approached the complainant and questioned him. The complainant did not wish to sign complaints.

May 24 Madelyne A. Laboy, 34, of Cicero, was charged with was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, DUIdrugs, driving while license suspended, obstructing identification and illegal stopping or standing in the roadway, while Jesus Herrera, 37, of Cicero, was issued a citation for possession of open alcohol by a passenger subsequent to a vehicle stopped in the roadway near York and North at 11:26 p.m. Police said Laboy provided an officer with a false name. He also was found to be in possession of Phencyclidine, according to police.

May 25 A victim in the 100 block of E. Schiller told police at 12:09 p.m. that she received a threatening voicemail from a former client and is concerned for her safety. The reporting officer attempted to contact the suspect with no results. May 24 Andrew E. Flowers, 24, of Panarama, Calif., was charged with disorderly conduct near York and Schiller at 1:38 p.m. Police said officers responded to the report of an intoxicated subject sleeping in the alleyway. The officers located Flowers, who was intoxicated and in possession of a Thermos containing an alcoholic beverage, according to police. May 23 An 18-year-old Chicago woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery, criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to a residence in the 400 block of E. Butterfield at 1:13 p.m. Police said a report-

May 22 Dustin Cullins, 33, of Lake Geneva, Wis., was charged with DUI-drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and no insurance, subsequent to a crash in the 100 block of Robert Palmer at 8:31 p.m. Yesenia Lopez-Martinez, 33, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, no insurance and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Villa at 12:17 a.m. May 21 Dori J. Ramirez, 28, of Elgin, was charged with DUI, no insurance, illegal transportation of open alcohol, disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Eggleston at 12:52 a.m.

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police reported three incidents of fleeing and eluding in which suspected drivers fled after a traffic stop was conducted.

Harassment, threats May 5 A victim in the 100 block of W. Butterfield told police at 8:43 a.m. that she was receiving harassing text messages from an unknown subject. The reporting officer spoke with the suspect, who admitted to texting the victim and apologized. The victim’s parents wanted the incident documented as a matter of record.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance May 24 Oscar Garcia, 31, of Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of cannabis by driver, illegal transportation of alcohol and no front registration plate subsequent to a traffic stop near York and North End at 10:28 a.m. Police said an officer responded to an area near Spring and Butterfield at 6:19 p.m. for a well-being check of a subject who appeared intoxicated and was walking in oncoming traffic. The subject was unable to answer the officers’ questions and relinquished a glass jar containing a white powdery substance. The substance tested positive for a controlled substance. Charges are pending lab results. May 20 Akira A. Roberts, 23, of Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended, possession of cannabis by the driver and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near Larch and North at 9:59 p.m.

Theft or burglary/ identity theft/fraud/ forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery May 26 A reporting officer responded to a store in the 600 block of So. York at 4:11 p.m. for the delayed report of a retail theft. While reviewing security footage, the complainant observed the suspect, described as a white male, concealing products within his jacket and exiting the store without paying for the merchandise. Theft by deception was reported in the 300 block of Highland at 7:11 p.m. A victim told police she received an email from an unknown suspect who posed as a friend of the victim. The suspect asked the victim to purchase Google Play gift cards for him. The victim purchased the gift cards and provided the suspect with the security information for them. May 25 Attempted theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 900 block of S. Parkside at 6 a.m. Police said officers responded for the report of two unknown suspects who were observed jacking up a vehicle in the driveway. One suspect was observed holding a Sawzall. Video surveillance shows the suspects jacking up the vehicle, lowering the

vehicle, and departing without removing anything from the victim’s vehicle. The suspects entered a newer model Honda (possibly an Accord) and left westbound on Butterfield Road. The suspect vehicle’s license plate returned as stolen out of Chicago.

May 23 Otha L. McClendon, 55, of Chicago, was charged with possession of stolen property, driving while license suspended, improper lane usage, no insurance and improper use of electronic communication device, and was transferred to the custody of the Park Ridge Police Department near York and Wrightwood at 7:30 a.m. Police said a reporting officer made contact with McClendon, who was found to be in possession of the stolen merchandise. Upon further investigation, it was learned that the suspect had a warrant out of the Park Ridge Police Department, according to police. Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 9:28 a.m. A reporting officer met with an employee who discovered two unknown suspects stole several bottles of laundry detergent and left the area in a white Ford Crown Victoria. One suspect is described as a male, dark skin, wearing a blue T-shirt and a black baseball cap. The second suspect is described as a female, light skin, wearing a tank top, pink long pants, and black shoes with white soles.

May 21 Attempted residential burglary was reported in the 800 block S. Cedar at 5:30 p.m. A complainant reported he confronted an unknown suspect who entered the residence through a rear door. The complainant asked the suspect to leave after the suspect requested to check the water, stating the neighbor’s water line had broken. The suspect entered the passenger side of a newer model white Dodge Ram, with no front plate. The suspect vehicle left the area westbound on Butterfield Road. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as a male, possibly Hispanic.

May 17-May 21 Theft was reported at an auto dealership in the 700 block of W. Grand. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed two dealership license plates from two different loaner vehicles that were parked in the rear lot sometime between the above dates.

May 20 Retail theft was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at 7:02 a.m. Police said a witness observed two suspects— one described as a white female; the other described as a black male—fill a shopping basket with bottles of liquor and exit the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspects entered a waiting older model Chevy Caprice occupied by two other male suspects. Another incident of retail theft at the same pharmacy was reported at 6:19 p.m. Police said a complainant related that the suspects were observed stealing an unknown quantity of cosmetic items. The suspects fled northbound on Addison Avenue to Grantley Avenue. The total loss is unknown at this time. . May 18-May 20 Theft was reported in the 900 block of Hillcrest. A victim, upon returning to his residence, found one of his medication bottles was empty and one bottle was missing at some time between the above dates. The victim signed a decline to investigate.

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Doris L. Adams, 94 Doris L. Adams, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Richard A. Adams (2004). Loving mother of Bonnie (the late Munn) Heydorn, Scott (fiancé Connie Kirley) and Alan (Carol) Adams. Proud grand-

mother of Jason (Sunny) Heydorn, Leslie (Efrain) Gutierrez, Shannon Adams, Mark Adams, Bryan Adams, Gregory (fiancé Harriet Chambers), Christine (Zain) Dhanani, and Charles (Lauren) Adams. Honored great-grandmother of Cash Heydorn, Ben Heydorn, Andrew Adams, and Angela Gutierrez. Dear sister of James (the late Barbara) King and fond sister-in-law of Shirley (the late Richard) Roma. Loving aunt of many. Doris enjoyed life to the fullest.

She was an outgoing “people person,” known for her wonderful sense of humor and wit. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was an inspirational role model to all for her long and loving marriage to her beloved late husband Dick. A resident of Elmhurst for 58 years, she raised her family in a close-knit neighborhood affectionately known as The Maple Street Gang. She moved from her family home in 2014 to Beacon Hill Resi-

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dential Community in Lombard. Doris’ love of fashion and people was fulfilled when she became an assistant manager at Honey Girl, a popular women’s clothing store in downtown Elmhurst. She was also a longtime volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, where she was a transporter among other volunteer positions. She received her 7,000hour volunteer pin. She also received the Character Counts in Elmhurst Community Service award in 2007. Doris, a longtime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, was in the Bell Choir and served “Coffee and Joy” after each church service, among other things. Her warmth, love of family and friends, and quick wit was cherished and inspiring to all she met. Services for Doris have already taken place. Interment at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace. Memorial contributions may be given to the Ray Graham Association (raygraham.org), the DuPage Foundation (dupagefoundation.org), St. Peter’s United Church of Christ (stpeterselmhurst.org), or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com. Dr. Tadao Murata, 82 UIC Distinguished Professor Emeritus Internationally acclaimed professor, researcher and author, world traveler and avid golfer, Dr. Tadao (Tad) Murata passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021, at the age of 82. Dr. Murata was born in Takayama, Japan on June 26, 1938 and has been a resident of Elmhurst since 1972. He was an international authority on the theory and applications of Petri nets – a model for studying computer systems that work concurrently. After earning a B.S degree in Electrical Engineering from Tokai University in Tokyo in 1962, he earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1964 and 1966, respectively. In 1966, Dr. Murata joined the faculty of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where he served on faculty in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for 50 years. He devoted much of his time and energy to research in the field of Petri nets as well as mentoring graduate students and new faculty. In 2002, he received the honorific title of “UIC Distinguished Professor.” The Distinguished Professor title was created to recognize and honor full professors who have made a significant impact upon their field through scholarship, creativity, and leadership. He was very proud to receive this high honor. During occasional leaves of absence from the University of Illinois, he taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Tokai University in Tokyo, and at bOsaka University (as Endowed Hitachi-Chair Profes-

sor for 1993-94) in Toyonaka. Also, he was invited to visit Dr. C. A. Petri’s Institute at GMD, mbH, Germany, and several research institutes and universities in Europe. Dr. Murata won numerous awards, including a Distinguished Faculty (Senior University Scholar) award from the President of the University of Illinois in 1990, the 1991 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Donald G. Fink Prize Award, Golden Core Charter Member of the IEEE Computer Society on the occasion of the Society’s 50th anniversary in 1996, and a Faculty Research Award from the UIC College of Engineering in 1998. In 2000, he was chosen as the first recipient of the Carl Adam Petri Distinguished Technical Achievement Award by the Society for Design & Process Science (SDPS). Dr. Murata has published extensively in the field of Petri net theory and its application, especially to software engineering, soft computing, and the modeling and analysis of concurrent and/or distributed systems, logic- and rule-based AI systems. Dr. Murata’s 1989 award-winning paper “Petri Nets: Properties, Analysis and Applications” published in the Proceedings of the IEEE, is one of the most highly referenced papers in the field of Petri nets. He has been awarded several National Science Foundation (NSF) grants since 1976. Dr. Murata has been invited to give lectures at worldwide conferences as well as serving as chairman and conference organizer for conferences in his field. He served on the U.S. National Academy of Science/ Computer Science and Technology Board as well an editor for the IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, for which he received an IEEE Computer Society’s Meritorious Service Award, as well as an associate editor for Journal of Circuits, Systems and Computers. Dr. Murata was a Life Fellow of the IEEE, a Fellow of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE), and a member of the Special Interest Group on Petri Nets and Related Systems Models, Gesellshaft fur Informatik, Germany. He is listed “Who’s Who in America,” among other publications. Besides a prolific and illustrious career, Dr. Murata was a world-traveler. One of his desires before coming to the USA was to travel and see the world. Dr. Murata accomplished that goal. His travels have taken him to approximately 85 countries and all seven continents. One of the highlights of his travels was a 24-day trip around-the-world by private jet in 2008. He also traveled extensively as an invited lecturer and conference speaker. His last international trip was a cruise around Ireland with his daughter Emi in 2019, which they both enjoyed very much. Dr. Murata was also an avid and accomplished golfer, earning numerous golf trophies and achieving three holes-in-one! After retirement he golfed almost every day. He was a regular at Sugar Creek Golf Course

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School Board Capsules Here’s what’s going on at District 205

By Chris Fox

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on May 25 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. District named among ‘Best for Music Education’ Patrick Baker, the district’s fine and performing arts coordinator, spoke at the beginning of the meeting. Baker noted that the district was one of only 14 districts in Illinois to receive the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a global membership of more than 10,000 organizations, businesses and individuals. Chris Gemkow, a music teacher at York High School, also spoke at the meeting. Gemkow spoke about the York Album Project, a project in which York students create original recordings. The project has been in existence for seven years. The York Album Project recently released its eighth album—”Finally Can Breathe”—which features 18 original tracks created by student artists. Kathryn King, a member of York’s Class of 2021, played one of her songs from the album during the meeting. Public forum The meeting’s public participation segment featured six comments, including multiple comments from District 205 parents urging the board to make mask-wearing optional for district students during the 2021-22 school year. New superintendent’s agreement approved Board members voted unanimously during the meeting to approve the superintendent’s consent agenda, which included a transitional

services agreement for Dr. Keisha Campbell, the district’s incoming superintendent. Campbell will officially take over as the district’s superintendent on July 1. While discussing the transitional services agreement, board president Kara Caforio noted that Campbell would work for up to 20 days in May and June to conduct meetings and meet with administrators, board members, parents, teachers, staff and Yonke to ensure a smooth transition. Chromebooks for York approved The superintendent’s consent agenda on May 25 also included the approval of the cost for Chromebooks of York High School freshmen for the 2021-22 school year. Families of incoming freshmen at York will pay $390 for their student’s Chromebook. At the start of the 2020-21 school year, families paid $320 for their Chromebook learning device. Students will take their Chromebook with them when they leave the district. Latest COVID-19 conversations District officials noted during a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic that fewer than 20 families would like to have their students remain in virtual education for the 2021-22 school year because of existing medical conditions. The district will collaborate with those families this summer to make sure their children are appropriately educated during the upcoming school year. Yonke said she very much hoped that students and staff would not have to wear masks during the 202122 school year. Board member Jim Collins asked where the mask mandate came from. Kevin Rubenstein, the district’s assistant superintendent of student services, responded that the mandate came from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Rubenstein also noted that the Illinois State Board of Education is expecting additional guidance from the state this summer. The board will hold its next regular meeting on June 15.

Letter to the editor

‘What about the patient?’ asks reader I am writing in response to the Viewpoint from the System CEO of Edward-Elmhurst Health in the May 13, 2021 Elmhurst Independent. My wife was hospitalized at Elmhurst Hospital in August of 2019 for a broken hip, and received excellent care. I consider the hospital to be a very excellent one and, in most cases, would not hesitate to choose to receive care from there. However, I am saddened to read this article which

defended the stance of the hospital, but demonstrated little concern for the welfare of the patient whose family wanted ivermectin to be used to treat COVID-19. We are not told how the patient fared after receiving the treatment. We are only informed that the hospital was “forced” to give ivermectin against the guidance received from the FDA. What saddens

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PBMs hamstringing community pharmacists, threatening patient care By Garth Reynolds Illinois community pharmacists have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to deliver patient care to families across our communities. Whether at-risk and vulnerable or relatively healthy, we sprang into action, ensuring patients could get prescriptions and medical advice while maintaining social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols. We continue performing coronavirus tests, and some pharmacists are even administering vaccines—all on top of our daily responsibilities. Pharmacists are always focused on patient care and outcomes. As many patients’ most trusted and closest health care provider, both are at the core of what we do. And as lawmakers seek to improve health care and prescription medication access over the next several months, I hope they will protect and empower community pharmacists. Doing so will lead to the best, most affordable and accessible care for patients—just as we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic. With competition and confusion mounting in the marketplace and network participation becoming more difficult than ever, small pharmacies are struggling to stay in business, which is a major detriment to patients. Even with partners, like pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs), who help pharmacies navigate the complexities, administrative

burdens, and communications with other supply chain entities, independent pharmacies are seeing profits squeezed and they are being boxed out of patient care by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). By definition, PBMs represent insurers, large employers, and even the government to administer prescription drug benefits. PBMs and their proponents claim that these entities protect patients from the high price of prescription drugs, streamline the process for pharmacies, and save taxpayers millions of dollars annually. However, as a pharmacist who must coordinate with PBMs directly, I know that is not the case. For far too long, PBMs have used their market influence within the prescription drug market to increase their power. Currently, PBMs control which drugs are covered under a health plan’s formulary, which pharmacy locations are included in a plan’s network, and how much a pharmacist will be paid for filling a prescription—yet, they have barely any government oversight. With all of this power and influence, pharmacies are forced into contractual agreements with PBMs, where PBMs completely control the terms. PSOAs, on the other hand, have recognized the troubles that PBMs cause for pharmacies, and they have tried to help provide assistance. For me, my PSAO partner does

its best to represent our interests during PBM contract negotiations and it handles other administrative duties related to pharmacy operations, so I can focus on patient care instead of paperwork and compliance. Yet, PBMs are still too powerful for PSAOs to make a significant difference despite their efforts. Senate Bill 2008, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senate Assistant Majority Leader David Koehler, D-Peoria, is designed to help correct the imbalance of PBMs’ power and incorporates patient access and reimbursement regulations. I and other independent pharmacists testified in support of the bill last month. Small independent pharmacists across the state from Harrisburg and Marion to Naperville and Carol Stream have publicly pushed for the legislation. The only way for community pharmacists to truly and wholly care for patients is for Springfield to not just rein in the powers of PBMs, but to understand them as well. There is no doubt PBMs will try and deflect, placing blame elsewhere to maintain their power. However, lawmakers should take it from the people who actually have a vested interest in patient care — not the multi-billion-dollar corporations looking to increase profits. Now is the time to stop PBMs. Garth Reynolds is the executive director of the Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA).

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• Obituaries

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and played at numerous local courses as well as in Arizona, Nevada, Jamaica, Japan and Taiwan. Dr. Murata lived a full life and pursued his passions with excellence, from research to travel to golf. Dr. Murata was preceded in death by his wife Nellie. He is survived by his daughters Emi (husband, Nick) and Theresa, and his grandchildren, Natasia and Sophia. Funeral service and interment held privately. A Memorial Service will be held virtually at a later date. To post an online condolence and/or picture and sign the guest book please visit the funeral home website at pedersenryberg. com/obituary/dr-tadao-tad-murata Brian J. Walden, 67 Brian J. Walden of Lombard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 67. Brian is the loving husband of 42 years to Linda, nee Naspinski. Loving father of Teri (Ron) Wedel, Brian Walden Jr. and Matthew Walden. Beloved son of the late Virginia and Walter Walden. Proud grandfather of Delia, Donnie, Allie, Connor, Matthew Jr., Cooper and Claire. Dear brother of Terry Walden, Cathy (Mike) Vandercreek, the late Mark (Mary) Walden and the late Kevin Walden. Loving brotherin-law of Alan (Tyria) Naspinski and Kevin Naspinski. Brian loved his family more than anything and always smiled. He was there to help who ever needed it. He also loved vacations… when he would return, he would always say, “There is so much more to see!” In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org would

be appreciated. Family and friends to gather Saturday, June 12 for 10 a.m. Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church 114 S. Elizabeth St. in Lombard. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel (630) 293-5200. Theresa Marie Chipain, 58 Theresa Marie Chipain, nee Esposito, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 58. Theresa was born in Chicago to her adoring mother Alyce Vainisi-Cardenas and the late Salvatore Esposito. Theresa (or Auntie TT as she was referred to by her nieces and nephews whom she adored), was full of love and utilized her compassion and sharp intellect to be a passionate advocate for others. Theresa is survived by her mother Alyce; her former husband George Chipain; her siblings Rosemary Esposito, Sheila (Luis) Nieves, Santa Ledone, Sam (Laura) Fetsis, Toni (Jeff) Rumping, Russel (Rebecca) Esposito; her beloved nieces and nephews Amethyst, Francesca, godson Antonio, Dana, Lily, Sophia, Grayson, goddaughter Samantha, Maleyx and Mason; and by family, friends and others whose lives Theresa touched. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3 from 4-8 p.m. with a funeral service to be celebrated at 7 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst. Livestream of the service beginning at 7 p.m. available through the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Morningstar Mission, 350 E Washington St, Joliet, IL 60433. Info: 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

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(Continued from front page) estimated the number of students School, scheduled to take place in who would attend the new and ren- the summer of 2022, had a budget ovated schools that were discussed of $5.4 million in referendum-reduring the meeting. lated funding. Linda Yonke, the district’s interOne option presented during the im superintendent, said the district meeting, however, had a project esis planning to conduct a demo- timate of $6-6.5 million. The other graphic study later this year. option had an estimate of $7.5-8 Board member Christopher Ko- million. cinski asked how much of the Fischer had a total enrollment of $168.5 million in referendum funds 418 K-5 students during the 2015had already been committed. Todd 16 school year, according to inforSchmidt, the district’s director of mation provided during the presenbuildings and grounds, said that tation. about $70 million had already been The school had 533 students committed. during the 2020-21 school year. Schmidt did say that the proj- Schmidt said that enrollment at the ect to replace Lincoln Elementary school will continue to rise. School, which will begin this sumSchmidt said that of the upcommer, is under budget, as is the cur- ing projects, the one at Field School rent renovation and expansion proj- requires the most immediate attenect at Edison Elementary School. tion from the board. According to the presentation at The board will also have to prothe May 25 meeting, the renova- vide direction this summer about tion project at Fischer Elementary the project at Fischer School.

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(Continued from front page) of the wreaths at the Memorial in- Action) Flag. cluded: John Wendel; Robert F. Brac- More about Kevin Calkins ki, Colonel, U.S. Army; Martin Elmhurst resident Kevin Calkins Jensen, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army; was slated to serve as the Grand Marvin H. Mischnik, Tech 5, U.S. Marshal of the 102nd Memorial Army (WWII); Edwin Walker Day Parade in 2020, but the parade IV; David A. Frey, Commander, was cancelled due to COVID-19. USNR; Tyron Clark, Chief Warrant Although a Convoy was organized Officer 3, U.S. Navy; and, Michael and there was a pre-taped Post-ConR. Bracki, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air voy military ceremony, organizers Force. Vietnam veteran Jeff Ag- decided it was best to wait until this onath, Viet Now DuPage County year to honor Calkins. Chapter, placed the KIA (Killed in Calkins raised funds for a bronze

The presentation at the May 25 meeting stated that the renovation project at Jackson Elementary School included a budget of $5.4 in referendum funds. The project, however, now has an estimated cost of $7-7.5 million. According to information in the presentation, Jackson’s current kindergarten enrollment is 80, which is higher than the previously projected estimate of 73. The school’s current first-grade enrollment is 88. The previously projected enrollment for the current first-grade class was 73, which turned out to be about 20 percent too low. Kocinski asked district officials to come back to the board with additional information as to what figures are related to cost overruns and what figures are related to changes in scope from the original projects.

plaque honoring the 14 young men from Elmhurst who gave their lives to their country during the Vietnam War. It was placed on the front lawn of Wilder Mansion in commemoration of the visit of “The Moving Wall,” the traveling Vietnam War memorial that came to Elmhurst Sept. 8-14 of 1983. After that, a small bronze plaque was placed in the ground, but thanks to Calkins, the plaque is now placed atop a three-foot marble base.

Dr. Kelly Talks Straight

About Sciatica

Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information. To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly SynowiecMoroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts. MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest. FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately. Left untreated, sciatica can lead to permanent nerve damage - and lifelong pain. MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica. FACT: In severe cases, sciatica can lead to the inability to control your bowels or bladder - leading to embarrassing situations. MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica. FACT: Drugs like muscle relaxants, pain killers, narcotics, antidepressants, and antiseizure medications have serious potential side-effects and do not cure the root cause of sciatica. MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.” FACT: Physical work or simply sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to sciatica. Accidents and trauma can also be the culprits. Pregnancy can cause sciatica. Sciatica can affect anyone - including

super-fit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne. MYTH: Stop exercising and get several weeks of bed rest to overcome sciatica. FACT: Staying active can help to relieve sciatic pain and prevent the pain getting worse. Staying inactive in bed could be the worst advice - based on a recent study in the Netherlands. MYTH: Sciatica requires surgery. FACT: NO! There’s been a huge breakthrough in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain. It’s a new procedure called Non-Surgical ReConstructive Spinal Care. The excellent results from this treatment have been published in major medical journals. Success rates are up to 88%. MYTH: “There’s nothing anyone can really do. I’m just stuck with this for the rest of my life.” FACT: With the correct treatment from a healthcare professional who specialises in sciatica, you can find relief from the core cause - and the symptoms. MYTH: Getting Sciatica properly diagnosed is expensive. FACT: Not true. We are currently offering an initial consultation right here in Elmhurst for Just $43. We have helped over 1,483 patients find relief from agonising back pain and sciatica. We are one of the first places to use Non-Surgical Re-Constructive Spinal Care.

This procedure does not require a hospital stay. The focus is on finding - and correcting - the original cause of the back pain and sciatica. According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.” Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe, and easy, most patients report an almost immediately relief from their back pain. Patient Jeff P. from Berwyn wrote, “My back pain was unbearable but the worst thing was the searing burning pain I felt in my buttock and leg... my wife insisted I see doctor Dr. Kelly. I’m 95% better in just a couple of weeks.” Take the Next Step - END the Suffering... Initial Consultation Just $43 Call (630) 941-8733 to schedule your appointment. Mention this article (CODE: IND43SCS12) Only 100 reader consultations are available at this exclusively discounted rate. Call her office now and get a full and thorough examination to pinpoint the cause of your problem for just $43. You can even call on the weekend as there is always a staff member ready to assist you. During the week they are very busy, so if they don’t pick up straight away do leave a message.

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County, College of DuPage win national award for diversity, inclusion series

DuPage County and the College of DuPage have been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. NACo recognized DuPage County’s “Collaborative Conversation on Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” in the Arts, Culture, and Historic Preservation category. DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and representatives from College of DuPage developed the

series following racial protests last summer. Together they sought a productive, meaningful way to involve local officials, students, and residents in a community conversation dealing with the difficult topics of equity, inclusion, discrimination, race, and social justice. The resulting initiative was designed to help both internal and external audiences reflect, share, and act, with stories meant to educate from a personal perspective. Video projects, blog posts, interviews and panel discussions explored the past and present and sought concrete ways DuPage residents could unite

against racism. “During a difficult year, our partnership with the College of DuPage, creating a community conversation about racial equity, diversity and inclusion, has been a remarkable effort to break down walls and promote understanding,” he said. “I’m pleased that our efforts have been recognized nationally. The most important outcome of this year-long initiative is the meaningful dialogue that we started, and will continue, as we work to strengthen the connections we’ve built.” “The College of DuPage part-

nership with DuPage County has stimulated many important conversations,” said Dr. Brian Caputo, president, College of DuPage. “As the largest community college in Illinois, I am proud of the equity work that our institution and the county have accomplished together.” “Over the past year, county officials and frontline employees have demonstrated bold, inspirational leadership,” NACo President Gary Moore said. “This year’s Achievement Award-winning programs illustrate the innovative ways counties build healthy, safe and vibrant com-

munities across America.” Nationally, awards are given in 18 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice and public safety, county administration, information technology, health, civic engagement and many more. Started in 1970, NACo’s annual Achievement Awards program is designed to recognize county government innovations. Each nominee is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received.

Local boy to serve as honorary guest for CHAT Clinic reopening There’s no doubt that outgoing Franco Bibbiano is a confident 14-year-old. But that was not always true for this boy with Down syndrome who struggled to articulate and share his thoughts and

ideas with others. Franco will now take center stage and cut the ribbon on Friday, June 4 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the grand reopening of CHAT, the speech-language pathology clinic that helped him find his voice.

As with all children, there is a wide range of abilities, behavior and physical development among children with Down syndrome. For Elena Cutri, Franco’s mother, it was heartbreaking to watch her

GreenState Credit Union, Oxford Bank & Trust announce strategic acquisition Oxford Bank & Trust of Northeast Illinois and GreenState Credit Union have announced they have entered into a purchase and assumption agreement. GreenState will purchase substantially all of Oxford’s assets and liabilities, including all six Ox-

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ford branch locations in Addison, Naperville, Plainfield and Westmont, Illinois, as well as the bank’s headquarters in Oak Brook. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2021.

(Continued from page 9) me is that Elmhurst Hospital, along Dr. Stone credits decisive leadership with much of the medical community by the Health Secretary, and states: of the US, is not willing to use a drug “People who [want to] follow the that has been in use since 1981, with WHO guidelines can do so; but if over a billion doses safely admin- we follow them, we are going to go istered. It was stated that sufficient back to 70 deaths a day. I honestly testing hasn’t been done using iver- believe that doctors…have become mectin to treat COVID-19. However, more scared of the regulators and in January 2021, The Association of the lawyers than they are of losing a American Physicians and Surgeons patient.” In Mexico City, there have (AAPS) notes that there are now 49 been similar results, as documented ivermectin studies summarized on in a 1/27/21 article in an aapsonline. c19study.com, 100 percent of which org article entitled “COVID-19: Disshow favorable results. Five months ease Hitting a Brick Wall in Mexico later, the FDA is saying, “The FDA City”. It states: “As of Dec 29, 2020, has not reviewed data to support use this long-established drug (Ivermecof ivermectin in COVID-19 patients tin) has been used in COVID-posto treat or to prevent COVID-19; itive patients, and soon thereafter however, some initial research is un- death rates started to plummet.” derway.” Why would data that shows So, ivermectin is not a product promise for effective treatment of that has had little use in treating COVID-19 not be reviewed after five COVID-19. It is a product that is remonths? In a recent interview, Dr. sisted in the U.S., for whatever reaJackie Stone tells of her experience son, even though it has been shown in Zimbabwe, where a devastating to be effective in saving lives in other outbreak was brought under control parts of the world, as well as in this (tinyurl.com/2zkuv6v4), primarily country. with ivermectin. She states, “EverySo, I love Elmhurst hospital, but one in Zimbabwe now has ivermectin am not sure I would want to be treatat home and [knows] the correct pro- ed there for COVID-19. tocol for prophylaxis and treatment.” Terry Hansen

“Oxford Bank has a long history of exceptional service and community giveback,” George Colis, chairman of Oxford Bank, said. “When we set out to find a potential partner, we found that GreenState’s vision and values aligned perfectly with ours. Oxford Bank customers will work with the same, familiar faces at the same locations, only now with a greatly expanded menu of products to meet their diverse financial needs. We couldn’t be more excited about the future for our customers and employees.” “GreenState has been serving Midwesterners for more than 80 years,” said GreenState president and CEO Jeff Disterhoft. “Our mission to save members’ time and money has been very well received, and Oxford Bank’s rich history of quality service and community giveback makes it a perfect match for GreenState. We can do great things together.” Oxford Bank & Trust has been recognized for its delivery of highly personalized customer service, community involvement and was named by American Banker in 2019 as one of the Best Banks to Work For in the United States. Founded in 1902 as Addison State Bank, Oxford Bank has assets of $759 million, with $404 million in commercial and consumer loans and $667 million in deposits. Based in North Liberty, Iowa, GreenState Credit Union is one of the nation’s largest credit unions with $7.1 billion in assets and over 260,000 members. For more information, visit greenstate.org.

child try to speak with his peers in a classroom setting, only to see the other children disengaging because they couldn’t understand what Franco was saying. “Even though Franco was receiving some speech therapy, it wasn’t enough,” Cutri recalled. “I knew something had to change and I feared if it didn’t, Franco might miss all those opportunities to make friends.” That was four years ago and Franco has been improving his articulation, literacy and confidence ever since, thanks in large part to CHAT (Communication Health, Advocacy, and Therapy), formerly known as the Center for Speech and Language or CSLD. As a nonprofit dedicated to speech and language services and a pioneer in communication justice, CHAT serves and advocates for those children whose communication disorders and differences contribute to their inequitable treatment. Diverse learners are often overlooked or misunderstood, especially those whose families have limited resources, limited English, or who are unsure about their rights, particularly over the past year as COVID-19 has widen social justice disparities. CHAT believes that all children deserve access to high quality speech-language services regardless of their socio-economic status, or any other demographics. By accepting Medicaid without quotas and offering services at no cost to many families, CHAT is working to bridge the equity gap that exists in healthcare and education. “CHAT has been instrumental in Franco’s growth and self-confidence,” said Cutri. “By having a consistent therapist that he sees twice a week who really understands Franco’s abilities and challenges has made all the difference.” As Franco heads off to high school in a few months, Elena knows there will still be difficult times and ob-

stacles that Franco will have to overcome, but with CHAT at her side, advocating for her son, the future feels so much brighter. “My hope is that Franco will be able to lead a happy and independent life when he grows up,” said Cutri. “Franco’s ability to communicate with friends, his teachers and eventually an employer are the key to his success and I feel so fortunate to have found CHAT.” For more than 40 years, CHAT has changed lives through engaging therapy that works. For more information, visit chatwithus.org.

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Franco Bibbiano will cut the ribbon on Friday, June 4 at the grand reopening of CHAT, the speech-language pathology clinic that helped him find his voice.

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NEW PRICE! Walk to School/Path Originally built as builder’s own home, this home spares no detail or upgrade. Four finished floors with nearly 6,000sf of finished living space, exquisite millwork, 2-story foyer, open floor plan, coffered ceilings, chef’s kitchen with elevated seating island, beautiful hardwood flooring, walk-in food pantry, 1st floor office and 3 car heated garage. Upstairs offers a huge master suite with luxurious master spa bath with steam shower and custom-built walk-in changing room, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, laundry, and a finished 3rd level with skylights (playroom, golf simulator, yoga study). The basement has a 6th bedroom, full bathroom, workout area, media room, and full wet bar. Radiant heat in the basement and garage floors. Irrigation system and backup generator. Fully fenced backyard with mature, professional landscaping and paver brick patio. Walkable to Jefferson Elementary, Sandburg JRHS, parks, and the IL Prairie Path. $999,800

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Located on a quiet street in South Elmhurst, this 3000+ SF home offers plenty of space to raise a family. The 1st floor has a formal LR as well as a cozy FR w/ a brick fireplace. The updated kitchen w/ custom cabinetry has plenty of countertop & storage space as well as a built-in desk. It opens to a huge eat-in area w/ trayed ceilings & a multitude of windows providing natural light & easy sightlines to the yard. W/ a full bath & adjacent, spacious bedroom that can serve as a 1st floor master or in-law suite & a large coat closet that can be converted to a 1st floor laundry, buyers can tailor the home to their needs. Upstairs are 3 large bedrooms & 2 full baths including a master bath w/ jetted tub. The finished basement has a huge open space for kids to play & plenty of storage. Outside is a large, partly covered deck so you can look out at your yard, hot tub, & 2-car garage rain or shine. A newer roof, furnace, AC, & H2O heater make this a great buy for anyone looking to live in a lovely neighborhood w/ award-winning schools $600,000

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Wise Builders

Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail throughout, exquisite millwork, a large mudroom, 1st floor office, huge kitchen with 2-tier island for prep sink/area and separate eating space. Open family room with gas fireplace overlooks 160’ deep yard. Superb from the curb with covered front porch and patio in the rear. Too many other details to list! Builder is also willing to build to suit at different price points. $1,250,000

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Rare opportunity with this large 3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath all brick home on park-like double lot on a lightly traveled street in Crescent Park. Centrally located with easy access to downtown Elmhurst, parks, schools, and transportation. The 171 foot frontage provides room to expand or enjoy plenty of outdoor space. This home has over 3100 feet of living space, featuring spacious rooms, eat-in kitchen with fireplace, granite counter tops, and brand new stainless steel appliances. Separate dining room, upper level bonus room, all new baths and all refinished hardwood floors. $615,000

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At over 5500 finished square feet this 5 bedroom, 5 full bathroom home offers a flexible floor plan that checks all the boxes for even the most discerning buyer! Upon entering you are immediately greeted with the large 2-story foyer and grand staircase. The living room leads to the office where french doors provide a quiet working environment with floor to ceiling custom built-ins. If entertaining is your thing you will appreciate the large Great Room with stone fireplace that flows into the gourmet kitchen with loads of cabinets and counter space, an island, double ovens, new convection microwave and 5 burner cooktop. $779,000

Being built by a well respected, long-time Elmhurst builder working alongside an interior designer set to help pick out all of your finishes & fixtures. Offering over 4,800 sf of finished living space with its fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room! Gracious 10 ft first floor ceilings welcome you to this impressive home with HWF’s & extensive trim & ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, a 2.5 car garage, custom kitchen w/ huge island, high-end SS appliances (Wolf & Sub-Zero) & eating area open to family rm w/ fireplace, master suite w/ spa bath, designer plumbing/lighting fixtures, surround sound + more! . 1,295,000

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Villa Park resident dies after officer-involved shooting

Officer fired four shots after subject reportedly refused to drop weapon; subject who died apparently made the initial 9-1-1 call to report a person with a gun

A Villa Park resident died after begin shot by a Villa Park Police officer during an early morning incident last week. According to information provided by the Villa Park Police Department, officers responded to the 200 block of East Kenilworth Avenue, near Summit Avenue, at approximately 2:06 a.m. on Monday, May 24. Upon arrival, officers encountered a person with a gun. That encounter led to an officer-involved shooting. The resident who made the 9-1-1 call to report a subject with a gun was

reportedly the person who was shot by an officer. According to the police department, officers who arrived in the area encountered a person who walked directly toward them while apparently armed with a handgun. Officers reportedly told the person several times to drop the weapon. “An officer, in fear for his life, shot the person four times when they refused to drop the gun,” stated a release issued by the Villa Park Police Department. Police immediately began life-saving measures after the shooting. Hav-

Top crime news After well-being check, suspect accused of attack on officer On Tuesday, May 25, a 33-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer near Alexander and Myrtle at 12:25 a.m. Ashley Stavropoulos, 33, was arrested near Alexander and Myrtle after officers responded to an address for a well-being check on a subject who was reportedly crying, and who had called the police department’s front desk and hung up. Officers made contact with Stavropoulos who was allegedly intoxicated, police said. Stavropoulos reported that she had been upset but “was okay now.” Officers left the scene and were parked a few blocks away when Stavropoulos reportedly approached one of the officers and began arguing with him and shoving him in the chest.

an area near Spring and Vallette at 4:13 p.m. for the report of a suspect with a knife. The complainant related he was riding his bicycle on Spring Road when the suspect honked at him and displayed a knife. The suspect told police that he had honked his horn at the complainant because he was weaving in the roadway. The complainant came up next to the suspect’s vehicle and reached inside, so the suspect pulled out a folding knife and said he was calling the police. Neither subject wished to file complaints.

Multi-car crash lands alleged DUI suspect in hospital Police said that subsequent to a multi-vehicle crash near Roosevelt and York at 9:56 p.m., the suspect was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was transported by medics to Elmhurst HosKnife displayed during road pital for treatment of his injuries. rage argument Charges pending discharge from the On May 20, officers responded to hospital.

Elmhurst Community Programs for June

Programs air on COMCAST Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Programs may also be found at ElmhurstTV.com City of Elmhurst #21 The 2021 Elmhurst Memorial Day Convoy and Military Ceremony Grand Marshal: Kevin Calkins, United States Army Specialist 5 Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (starts Tuesday, 6/2) City of Elmhurst #20 The City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth: “Dealing with Change and Uncertainty for Parents & Teens” Guest speaker: Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW Sundays at 5 p.m. (starts Sunday, 6/6) City of Elmhurst #19 Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 presents: “The 2021 Spring Collage Concert” Saturdays at 5 p.m. (starts Saturday, 6/5) City of Elmhurst #18 The City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth: “Alcohol & Drug Issues in Youth During COVID-19” Guest speaker: Jason Relle, LCPC, Clinical Director of Rosecrance Moderator: Jackie Haddad-Tamer, LCPC

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City of Elmhurst #17 Elmhurst Senior Citizens Commission Community Conversations: “Elmhurst Park District: Update Highlighting Adult Center Plans” Guest Speaker: Jim Rogers, executive director, Elmhurst Park District Host: Cathy Jordan Thursdays at 5 p.m. Elmhurst Community School District 205 The 2021 York Community High School Commencement Sundays at 7 p.m. (starts Sunday, 6/6) Elmhurst History Museum The Civilian Conservation Corps in Elmhurst and DuPage County Fridays at 5 p.m. (starts Friday, 6/4) Elmhurst History Museum More Than Just a Game: The Birth of Organized Sports in America Mondays at 5 p.m. Elmhurst PSA loop Various announcements from the City of Elmhurst Wednesdays at 5 p.m. City Council meetings air Wednesdays at 12 noon and Thursdays 7 p.m. School District #205 Board meetings air on Thursdays 2 p.m. www.ElmhurstTV.com

en A. Bailey, 25, who was a resident of the 200 block of East Kenilworth Avenue, was transported to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Bailey later died at the hospital. According to the police department, a black pellet gun made to look like a Sig Sauer 1911 pistol was recovered from the scene of the shooting. The

police department also stated that the preliminary investigation revealed Bailey made the initial 9-1-1 call to report that there was a person with a gun in the street. The DuPage County Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigation Team (MERIT) responded to the scene of the shooting less than two

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Art Museum’s impressive Fair Housing exhibition U.S. Congressmen visit for tour

Elmhurst History Museum, and The HistoryMakers®. This exhibition offers a reminder to viewers that we still have a long way to go before we achieve what Dr. King and others fought for. It includes recent photographs of summer 2020 protests taken by Chicago photographer Vashon Jordan Jr. The exhibition also debuts a collaborative project between the Design Museum of Chicago, Elmhurst Art Museum’s Teen Council, and York Community High School’s Black Student Union. These groups worked together to produce a photography-based project in which the teens consider their own relationship to their residences in combination with a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King. Before visiting, it’s a good idea to go to the web site at elmhurstartmuseum.org to review the COVID protocol and to purchase advance tickets. Right now, there is a free audio tour available that includes first-person accounts of Chicago’s housing history.

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If you haven’t had a chance to visit the exhibition currently on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum, it’s time to get there before it closes and goes away. The last day to view “In Focus: The Chicago Freedom Movement and the Fight for Fair Housing” will be Sunday, June 20. Granted, it’s been tough throughout COVID-19 over the past year to go places publicly and to spend time the amount of time needed to really take it all in. Now that things are loosening up a bit as people obtain vaccinations, this is something you’ll want to see first-hand. (COVID-19 protocols are still in place.) The Independent was able to enjoy a private tour of the exhibit with Executive Director John McKinnon last week, who explained all the facets of the display. More than an art exhibit, the exhibition is a history lesson that all ages should view but especially children who may not realize there was such a time when people were indeed apprehensive about people of color moving into their neighborhood. “Of course, school groups have not been allowed to tour due to the pandemic,” McKinnon said. The exhibition takes visitors through the beginning of the fair housing movement, showing much of the literature and brochure pieces created to ease the concerns of Chicago residents and the rest of the nation as it began to adjust to a new way of living. Part of the exhibit is dedicated to the March in Selma in 1965 – and how Elmhurst respond-

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(from left): Elmhurst Art Museum executive director John McKinnon was joined by U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (11th District) and Sean Casten (6th District) last week for a tour of the Museum’s “In Focus” exhibit about fair housing in Chicagoland. The show includes 40 rare color photographs by activist Bernard Kleina, historic images of Elmhurst, works by York’s Black Student Union, the Museum’s Teen Art Council and more. There is still time to see this exhibition, but note that its last day is Sunday, June 20.

ed with its own local march. The Cleve Carney gallery of the Elmhurst Art Museum offers a timeline of things that happened from July 1966 through 1968, when Martin Luther King, Jr. was slain. Another gallery is filled with art created by local students who were asked to ponder the exhibit and especially, to consider a quote from MLK or other leaders at the time

and to create art displaying their feelings and reflections. The exhibition features 40 historic photos by activist Bernard Kleina, a resident of Wheaton, who captured rare color photographs of not only Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but also of other Chicago civil rights leaders and organized public marches. Following the Chicago Freedom Movement, Kleina served

as Director of HOPE Fair Housing Center, helping to eliminate housing discrimination in northern Illinois for more than 40 years. The exhibition includes insights to the Chicago Freedom Movement and the Fair Housing Act of 1968, especially through maps, statistics, and first-person accounts provided by the National Public Housing Museum, HOPE Fair Housing Center,

Coming in July Families will be invited to tee off at the Elmhurst Art Museum’s new artistic mini-golf course, Par Excellence Redux, opening July 7. Two exhibits—Front 9 and Back 9—will introduce a playable 18hole course, created by more than 20 artists, designers and architects from throughout the Midwest and beyond. The display is designed to pay homage to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s original 1988 exhibition. The Elmhurst Art Museum is located at 150 So. Cottage Hill Avenue in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park. For more information including hours, admission fees and protocols, call 630-834-202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Elmhurst Public Library programs: June 4 – 11

Friday, June 4 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Chair Yoga Join certified yoga instructor Ann Rinderer for a series of simple movements to strengthen and stretch your whole body while comfortably seated in a chair. No prior yoga experience required. Live on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Chicago’s North and South sides to highlight the impacts of decades of urban segregation. The study quickly evolved into a series of video interviews between the “map twins,” who were invited to experience each other’s neighborhoods. Join photographer and activist Tonika Lewis Johnson for a screening of her short film and an open dialogue on the impact of the social, racial, and institutional conditions that create our urban environment, and how we might change them.

Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 – 10 a.m. Saturday Stories Enjoy stories, music, and movement, exactly Presented in partnership with Indian Prairie Public right for families with preschoolers to share to- Library. Live on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome. gether. Live on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome. Wednesday, June 9 from 2-5 p.m. Chalk the Library Walk Monday, June 7 from 7 – 8 p.m. Join us in a chalk-o-rama! We will supply the Folded Map Project chalk and socially-distanced spaces on the LiThe original goal of the Folded Map Project brary’s sidewalk for your decorating. was to photograph corresponding addresses on Register to reserve a chalk square and a

breaking the bank. Create a variety of sugar scrubs, facials, and bath bombs using materials you already have at home while learning important self-care tips to pamper yourself inside and out. A limited number of @Home Kits Thursday, June 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. will be available at the Drive-up starting June 7, while supplies last, limit one kit per Library Culture Club: Pristine Patagonia Through stunning photos and entertaining card. Live on Zoom: Register at elmlib.org/athanecdotes, world traveler Brian Michalski takes us along on his spellbinding five-week journey ome. through Patagonia. Examine this remote region’s wildlife, vegetation, climate, sprawling topog- Friday, June 11 from 2-3 p.m. raphy, Chilean and Argentinian influences, and eBooks, eAudiobooks, delightful cuisine. Live on Zoom: Register at el- and eMagazines Learn how to download books, magazines, and mlib.org/athome. audiobooks with your EPL card. Live on Zoom: Register to receive the inforThursday, June 10 from 7-8 p.m. mation to join. Self Care Spa Night Info: (630) 279-8696 or elmlib.org/athome Treat yourself to a night of self-care without 45-minute session. In case of inclement weather, registrants may pick up their chalk at the library’s west-side driveway to use at home when the sun comes out. Register at elmlib.org/athome.

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Bryan wrestling standout competes nationally

York senior Ava Hollis wins prestigious Jefferson Scholarship

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 and York Community High School have announced that senior Ava Hollis has been awarded the presAva Hollis tigious Jefferson Scholarship by the Jefferson Foundation. She will receive a full-ride scholarship to the University of Virginia, where she is enrolled in the Class of 2025. Ava is the first-ever York High School student to be named a Jefferson Scholar, and the only student in Illinois in 2021 to receive the honor. The award is intended to cover the entire cost of attendance for four years at the University of Virginia and supplemental enrichment experiences, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board, personal expenses, foreign travel studies, and other development opportunities. The value of the scholarship exceeds $305,000 for non-Virginian students. This year, 36 students from Illinois were nominated for the scholarship, and the Chicago regional selection committee designated Ava Hollis as the area finalist. She joined 119 other finalists from the United States and four countries for the selection weekend, and Ava was offered a Jefferson Scholarship at the conclusion of the process. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation and Selection Committee members look forward to Ava’s contributions to the University and larger society.

years. At Tulsa Nationals, the most prestigious national wrestling event for middle school/youth wrestling, he made it on the podium and placed 4th in the U15, 85-pound class. Deven was also a United World Wrestling (UWW) National qualifier

for the USA wrestling national team. At that event, he made it on the podium, placing 5th in the U15, 44 kg class. He was the only area athlete to achieve this status of being a U15 All-American.

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Pictured above left at Tulsa Nationals, the most prestigious national wrestling event for middle school/youth wrestling, Deven Casey placed 4th in the U15, 85-pound class, which gave him a spot on the podium. (Above) Casey wears his medal he earned that made him a United World Wrestling (UWW) National qualifier for the USA wrestling national team.

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York girls lacrosse team enjoying another strong season Dukes go toe-to-toe with 2019 state-champion New Trier

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

As usual, the York girls lacrosse team isn’t shying away from top competition. The Dukes were 9-4 in their first 13 games of the year, which included an 8-2 record in West Suburban Conference action. Those four losses came to the top three ranked teams in Illinois: New Trier, Loyola and Hinsdale Central (twice). In recent contests, York was a

21-4 winner over Lyons Township, lost 10-9 to New Trier (the last Illinois state champion), won 18-2 against Downers Grove North, lost 20-6 to Hinsdale Central, won 21-1 against Glenbard West and 17-2 over Lyons Township , while also scoring a 22-6 win over Oak Park-River Forest. Jenna Hughes, Bella Swanson, Olivia Holobowicz, Ellie Bernard and Elle Duhig continued to lead York’s high-powered offense, coach Ryan Walz noted. Walz also lauded

Swanson and Duhig’s efforts on the circle, and noted Hughes, Bernard and Holobowicz continue to score key goals in critical situations. “Bella Swanson, Elle Duhig and Jenna Hughes are the girls we have on the circle, and when they do well our team does well,” Walz said. “Our transitions, motion offense and draws have been very good and we continue to work on these daily as a team in practice.” Quinn Olson and Katie Kicher have been important parts of York’s

defense, Walz added. “We have some excellent defensive players, including Quinn and Katie, who are newcomers,” he said. “These two and our overall defense have been aggressive and consistent.” Julia Kogan has helped York in multiple ways. “Julia continues to be our most versatile player,” Walz said. “She can be our best defender at times, a major scoring threat and just a super player in all three zones of the field.” York is the No. 2 sectional seed

behind Hinsdale Central. The Dukes open postseason play Tuesday, June 8 at home against Trinity (No. 7). “We have really been super-successful in our conference, except for Hinsdale Central,” Walz said. “We are working hard to get some revenge and play them in the playoffs. We have a group of very talented, ambitious young ladies with a ton of talent. We work so well together and continue to get better every day.”

Timothy Christian baseball team wins three games; Jones continues mound dominance York boys tennis team continues year-long improvement

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian baseball team turned in a strong effort last week with three victories. The Trojans were 5-3 winners over Wheaton Academy in Metro Suburban Conference action. Timothy then defeated Crossroads Christian 15-0

and then shut out Glenbard South by a 6-0 count. In the Wheaton Academy conference win, freshman Jake Armstrong threw four scoreless innings in relief. Sophomore catcher Donald Tober struck a home run in the fourth to tie the game. Freshman Casey Folkerts had two hits and an RBI, while sophomore Evan Montella had a two-run single. In the Glenbard South win, Ben Jones pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits, striking

out six and walking none. On the season, Jones has thrown 34 1/3 innings and has struck out 45, while walking just one batter. Sophomore Myles Foy had a twoout, two-run single in the win. York boys tennis The York boys tennis team was 8-7 overall and 2.5-3.5 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action heading into the recent conference tournament. York has WSC wins this season

IC Catholic Prep track teams excel at Chicago Christian invitational Manchester and Richardson take home outstanding athlete of meet honors

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Both the IC Catholic Prep boys and girls track team took major positives out of the recent Chicago Christian invitational. On the girls side, the Knights took second in the meet behind Evergreen Park. IC Catholic Prep finished with 108 points. Evergreen Park won it with 124 points. Carly Manchester won the 1,600 with a time of 5:30.03 and won the 3,200 run in 11:50.70. Mae Bigane won the 300 hurdles in 59.87 and was third in the 100 hurdles with a time of 20.28. Alia Johnson won the long jump with a mark of 15-7, while Bigane was second in the triple jump at 30-0 1/4. Johnson was second in the 100 at 13.02 and also took second in the 200 with a time of 26.92. Frankie Chaidez was second in the 400 with a time of 1:03.65 and Hayden James placed second in the 800 with a time of 2:47.50. IC Catholic Prep’s 400 relay team of Chaidez, Faith Laluya, Ciara Stephens and Johnson took second with a time of 53.26. The 1,600 Knights’ relay team of Chaidez, Megan

Van Koughnet, James and Manchester took third in 4:40.07. “Our girls were outstanding,” IC Catholic Prep coach Bob Cronin said. “Alia and Frankie showed the way with gutty performances, showing why they are our captains. Mae is a freshman who performed so well in her events and is really coming along in the hurdles and triple jump. Carly was her usual dominant self.” Manchester was named outstanding athlete of the meet. Cronin noted she ran an 11:15 in the 3,200 at the earlier Palatine Distance Night. “Carly was not challenged in this (Chicago Christian) meet,” Cronin added. In the boys meet, IC Catholic Prep was fourth 46 points. Chicago Christian won the meet with 135 points. Antonio Richardson won the 100 in 11.37 and also won the 200 with a time of 22.98. Richardson was the anchor on the IC Catholic Prep 400 relay team that finished first with a time of 47.39. Richardson was joined by teammates Jason Hall, George O’Brien and AJ Walsh. “Antonio had a great night and was rewarded as the coaches voted him athlete of the meet,” Cronin said. “In the 4-by-1, we were fourth and 15 meters behind when Antonio received the baton. He ran an amazing closing leg to win the race” Previously, Richardson ran an 11.07 in the 100 at Riverside-Brookfield.

against Willowbrook, Downers Grove South, Hinsdale South, Glenbard West, Proviso West and Downers Grove North. The No. 1 doubles team of senior Gage Burkhardt and junior Sam Wit were 7-7 through late last week, while the No. 2 doubles team of junior TJ Paul and freshman Anthony Arnieri was 8-6. Coach Courtney Bison cited great all-around team efforts from singles players Nate White (senior), Simon Krukowski (senior) and Adam Fennell

(freshman), along with the doubles teams of Grant Dyer (senior) and Gannon Rice (junior), and Jack Tuchscherer (junior) and Paul Nicoli (junior). “We are staying positive, working hard and supporting each other,” Bison said. “This is a group of young men that hold themselves to the highest degree of integrity both on and off the courts. They stay focused, work hard and have been resilient through a crazy year.” York competes in the sectional this week.

Timothy Christian boys tennis team continues to roll By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The wins continue to pile up for the Timothy Christian boys tennis team. Through late last week, the Trojans were 18-1 overall and 3-1 in Metro Suburban Conference play. The Trojans recently were 3-2 non-conference winners against Nazareth Academy. While Timothy’s overall team record is impressive, so too are the squad’s individual performances. Freshman Elliot Mathew was 14-0 at No. 3 doubles through late last week, while junior Sammy Valeo was 18-1 at No. 1 doubles and second singles. Junior Tommy King was 17-2 at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles, while sophomore Tommy Kunz was 17-2 at No. 3 doubles. Freshman Hendrick DeVries was 15-2 at No. 2 doubles, while freshman Brian Berbati was 14-3 at No. 2 singles and No. 2 doubles. Senior Josh Keifer was 12-3 at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, while junior Winston Chen was 8-7 at No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles. Coach Keith Mills noted the No. 3 doubles combo of Mathew and Kunz has been particularly impressive this season. “Elliot and Tommy have pulled out a number of close matches at third doubles and are un-

defeated as partners so far this year,” he explained. “For both, this is their first year of high school tennis competition.” Timothy has benefited from talent throughout the roster this spring that has quickly passed the varsity litmus test, Mills added. “The team has come together quickly in this shortened season, and pulling for each other has helped them excel,” he said. “Team balance is a big strength this year and was a huge question mark going into the season with only one varsity returning player and no season last year. The only loss was to a strong Wheaton Academy team but we were without three starters. Also, having only one senior on the team makes the results even more surprising. Everyone has stepped it up. The teamwork at practices has been excellent. We are stepping up to the level of competition each time we have had close matches. Our top players have raised the level of play of their teammates and that probably is the key to the 18-1 season.” In the Nazareth contest, King and Valeo were 6-0, 6-4 winners at No. 1 doubles. Kiefer and Berbati were 6-2, 6-2 winners at No. 2 doubles, while DeVries and Kunz were 6-4, 6-4 winners at No. 3 doubles for the Trojans.

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Timothy Christian boys tennis Timothy Christian boy Twelve-year-old juvenile accused in Glendale Heights stabbing York boys golf coach Borel IC Catholic Prep graduate team offYork to red hot start tea boys volleyball

On Wednesday, May 26, DuP- will be fitted with a GPS monitoring gravated Battery, a Class 3 Felony. age County State’s Attorney Robert device and will be allowed to leave On Tuesday, May 25, at approxBerlin and Glendale Heights Chief the home only for doctor or attor- imately 4:08 p.m., officers with the of Police Douglas Flint announced ney appointments and school. Ad- Glendale Heights Police Departthat Judge Brian Jacobs has ordered ditionally, the juvenile was ordered ment responded to a call of a fight that a Glendale Heights juvenile ac- to have no contact with the victim near the 500 block of James Court. likevictim’s I wouldtwin-brother be so bored withcused stabbing another juvenile I feel or the and is Upon their arrival, officers found Willofplay volleyball it because has beenany such a big inBy theMike abdomen will be released to out ordered not toit possess weapons. the victim, a 12-year-old male, Miazga really of my life.” who is 12 years old, sufferingI’m for Division II school the custody of his mother on home partThe juvenile, from two apparent stab CORRESPONDENT Leslie said she has plenty of detention The in juvenile is charged with two counts of Ag- wounds to histoabdomen. The juveOneMiazga of lockdown. York’s constants the athletics coaching By Mike excited be able realms for the last quarter-century ismemories getting hisfrom IC Catholic Prep’s ORRESPONDENT coach Nancy Kerrigan’s program. to play volleyball in proper due. Recent IC Catholic Prep gradu“I loved Veteran York boys golf coach Borel was playing there,” she said. te Bella Leslie wanted to head eastJim“I probably enjoyed school volleycollege. It gives me Golf or inducted college. into the Illinois Coaches Association ball more than club because I love Hall of Fame this past Friday. Borel was honored at HerCLUES landingACROSS spot ended up being my team and the coaching staff something to do. I banquetDivision at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference t aNCAA II Le Moyne was very supportive on and off the 1. Absence of former difficultyKnights Center in Bloomington. College where the feel like I would be court. It made it a really good enBorel has been York’s headwill boys golf coach the last olleyball and soccer standout 5. 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Icelandic poems again It will be weird for the the team recently and they said meet record is 165-88, playing in the always s great. Everything is pretty close first year or so.” they should have an answer about competitive WSC Silver. 28. Pop ogether. They have very nice facilLeslie said inpandemic life hasn’t our season in the next 7-10 days. Borel teams won IHSA regional titles six times PHOTO Elmhurst ies. 29. The volleyball program has been overly exciting, though her TheySUBMITTED is one talked about three Independent scenarios 2002, Hammer 2006, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. His 2015 Yorkand boys golfcould coachhappen Jim Borel ood workout facilities and a nice club volleyball team Longtime has started what like was if we team won a sectional title, and three of his teams 30. Senses of self-esteem recently intothe theseason Illinoisand Coaches Assoocker room. I liked how modern it practicing again. “We haveinducted been start someone gets qualified for the Class 3A state finals. 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What COVID-19 vaccines mean for the summer of 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech was approved for children as young as 12. There is still a long way to go before everyone is protected, but there has already been a huge impact on the number of new infections, hospitalizations and death. Many people still have questions about how well the COVID-19 vaccine protects us. Consider these facts: What is “fully immunized?” It takes two weeks to develop the initial protection from the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. But it’s not until two weeks after the second dose that someone has full immunity. For the single-dose Janssen (J&J), full immunity begins two weeks after the dose. The level of immunity after vaccination is several times higher than after natural infection, high enough to neutralize resistant variants. Can someone who is fully immunized still get COVID-19?

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The summer of 2021 is looking quite different from the summer of 2020. In 2020, without a COVID-19 vaccine, the only way to protect the community was by staying away from others and covering noses and mouths with a face covering. Now, immunity from vaccines gives people the opportunity safely gather again. There are now three highly effective COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States. As of May 2021, 92% of DuPage County residents over age 65 (the most vulnerable) have received at least one vaccine dose and 85% are fully immunized. Of eligible residents, 62% have received at least one dose and 53% are fully immunized, representing 45% of all residents. In April 2021 COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to those 16 years and older, and in May 2021

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Mapes faces one count of lying under oath, one count of obstructing justice By Sarah Mansur CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The former longtime chief of staff to former House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted last week for allegedly lying under oath and attempting to obstruct justice. Tim Mapes, who also formerly served as the House clerk, was granted immunity in connection with the federal investigation into potentially criminal efforts by officials and lobbyists with Commonwealth Edison to curry favor with Madigan in exchange for favorable energy legislation. Madigan has not been charged and denies wrongdoing. The indictment came with just six days remaining in the legislative session as ComEd was among several interest groups negotiating a massive energy regulatory overhaul bill with lawmakers in the General Assembly. Mapes allegedly lied to the grand jury when he testified in March about whether he had knowledge about Madigan’s sensitive communications with an unnamed consultant, who is only identified as Individual B in the indictment. He also lied about whether he knew that the consultant carried out work and assignments on behalf of the former speaker and communicated messages on his behalf, the indictment states. Andrew Porter and Katie Hill, lawyers who represent Mapes, said in an emailed statement that Mapes testified truthfully to the grand jury. They are attorneys with Chicago-based Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter, PLLC. “His honest recollections—in response to vague and imprecise questions about events that allegedly took place many years ago—simply do not constitute perjury. This case, of course, is not about him—but about the government’s continued pursuit of his former boss. Tim Mapes has in no way engaged in obstruction of justice, and looks forward to prevailing at trial when all of the facts are aired,” Porter said in the email. In July 2019, ComEd officials admitted to participating in a yearslong bribery scheme aimed at influencing Madigan. Through a so-called deferred prosecution agreement, the company agreed to pay a $200 million fine in exchange for cooperating with the investigation. Mapes is also former clerk for the House of Representatives and former executive director of the Illinois Democratic Party. His indictment is the latest fallout from the federal investigation into ComEd’s lobbying efforts.

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This case, of course, not about him — but about the government’s continued pursuit of his former boss. Tim Mapes has in no way engaged in obstruction of justice, and looks forward to prevailing at trial when all of the facts are aired.” – Andrew Porter

Former ComEd executives Anne Pramaggiore and John Hooker, as well as former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain, who is a close Madigan confidant, and consultant Jay Doherty were also indicted. Mapes resigned as Madigan’s chief of staff and as House clerk in June 2018 after an investigation into the “workplace culture” of Madigan’s office found Mapes contributed to a culture of bullying pervasive throughout the Capitol system. Republican House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, of Western Springs, said in a statement that the indictment of Mapes “underscores the criminal enterprise operated under the dome by former Speaker Michael Madigan, also known as Public Official A.” Whitney Barnes, spokesperson for Republican Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods, also blasted the Democrats in the General Assembly, calling for them to pass “a comprehensive anti-corruption package that would empower the Illinois Attorney General to investigate and prosecute corruption on the state level instead of waiting for the federal government to intervene.” “The indictment of former longtime Speaker Madigan’s chief of staff underscores the desperate need to pass anti-corruption legislation in the next five days,” Barnes said in a written statement. Spokespeople for House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, of Hillside, and Senate President Don Harmon, of Oak Park, declined to comment on the indictment.

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