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‘Cue for a Cause for EWAN seeks competitors for annual event

All throughout Elmhurst, people are perfecting their barbecue techniques in anticipation of the fifth annual ‘Cue for a Cause, benefitting the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network. Registration is now open for all teams interested seeing how their food might stack up against other backyard chefs.

Competitors will work to gain recognition for their ribs, chicken, and sauce. The team with the highest combined score among all three categories will attain Grand Champion fame.

Elmhurst resident Brent Stewart took home the Grand Champion trophy in 2018. For Brent, the fourth time was the charm.

“It was an amazing feeling to be crowned champion of the ‘Cue,” he said. “After being in every one of the ‘Cue for a Cause events with limited success, it truly was a surprise to come out on top.”

Stewart will be back to defend his title this year but was still willing to share a couple of his secrets to others considering competing.

“My BBQ secret would be to know who you are cooking for in the event if you want to be recognized,” he said.

“You are not cooking for yourself but for the judges who most likely have different taste preferences.”

The competition is open to all. The event is Sept. 1, the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Complete details, rules, and registration can be found on the EWAN website, elmhurstwalkin. org. The spots are limited, so teams are encouraged to sign up early.

The ‘Cue isn’t just for competitors. Four live bands will keep the

venue rocking. This year Barbeque Jim Lawshe will be firing up the grill to offer a full range of grilled items, from dogs to burgers to pork on a stick. He will be even be offering a veggie burger.

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The event is open to the public from 12 noon to 8 p.m., and is located in the City lot at York and Vallette.

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The Elmhurst Cougars 10U baseball team won the 11-team Silver Series tournament over Father’s Day weekend in Crown Point, Ind. Sharing in the victory were the boys’ proud dads. (from left): Phil and Brennen Blanchett, Manny and Gio Rangel, Tom and Nick Mandra, Dan and Jack Schaul, Dave and Josh Landry, Clint and Grant Hickman, Jack Nahumyk, Brian and Elliott Bastedo, Jeremy and Josh Bobrowski, Daryl and Donovan O’Connor, Tim and James White. Full story and more photos in Sports.

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Illinois Lottery, Mariano’s announce partnership

The Illinois Lottery and Mariano’s announced last week the availability of Illinois Lottery games at Mariano’s stores across the Chicago area.

“We are proud to launch a new partnership with an important retailer such as Mariano’s.

This will enable the Illinois Lottery to expand its reach and connect with more players,” Illinois Lottery Acting Director Harold Mays said. “Retail expansion makes us more acces-

sible and helps increase our player base. This makes the job of growing the Lottery easier and means more funding for education and special causes in Illinois. With this partnership, Mariano’s shoppers win, but so do the people of Illinois.”

“At Mariano’s, we listen to our customers in order to provide a full-service shopping experience. Many of our customers would like the convenience of being able to purchase an

Illinois Lottery ticket while shopping at our stores,” said Michael Marx, President of Kroger’s Roundy’s Division. “With the addition of Illinois Lottery games in our 44 Mariano’s stores, we will now be providing an added convenience for our customers.”

At an event held at a Mariano’s location in Chicago, the company announced its plan to donate 5% of Illinois Lottery sales, up to $25,000, through July 21 to the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.

“Today’s announcement highlights Mariano’s and the Illinois Lottery’s shared com-

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Mariano’s shoppers will see Illinois Lottery vending machines installed in Mariano’s stores, and have the ability to buy Lottery tickets at the customer service counter. Additionally, Mariano’s and the Illinois Lottery will team up for in-store events and experiences in the coming months to celebrate the new partnership.

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Some new laws taking effect; others already in place

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Effective July 1, it now officially become illegal in Illinois for anyone to sell or provide tobacco cigarettes or other tobacco products to people under age 21.

The so-called “Tobacco 21” bill, House Bill 345, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law April 8, is one of several new laws that took effect on July 1, the start of the new state fiscal year.

It prohibits anyone from selling or providing cigarettes, electronic cigarettes or any other “alternative” tobacco product to a person under age 21.

Both Illinois and Virginia passed Tobacco 21 laws this year, making them the seventh and eighth states to have such laws in effect, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The others are Hawaii, California, New Jersey, Oregon, Maine and Massachusetts.

Eight more states—Delaware, Arkansas, Texas, Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington and Utah—have enacted similar laws that are set to take effect between now and July 1, 2021.

Illinois lawmakers passed 599 bills during the spring 2019 session.

Of those, as of Wednesday, only 27 had been signed into law.

The Illinois Constitution provides that the governor has 60 days from the day he receives a bill from the General Assembly to either sign or veto it. Many of the 599 bills passed this session have not yet been delivered to the governor’s office.

Lawmakers have the discretion

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Catherine Almeta Benzin, 93 Catherine Almeta Benzin, nee Clark, a 70-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away on June 15, 2019 in hospice care at the age of 93. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park.

Interment followed at Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook. For information, call 888-629-0094 or visit brustfuneralhome.com.

Bernice Zastrow, 93 Bernice Zastrow, nee Amen, of Elmhurst, passed away June 14, 2019, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late H. Winston Zastrow; loving mother of Craig (Catharine) Zastrow, Teresa (Jim) Rich, Brent (Kathie) Zastrow, and Todd (Lynn) Zastrow; loving daughter of the late George & Dena Amen; devoted grandmother of Michelle (Scott) Fulk, Eric Zastrow, Joshua (Kelly) Rich, Amanda (Justin) Morgan, Sita (Emmett) Gleason, Gene (Tonia) Talley, Brad (Stacie) Talley, Todd-Robert (Kyla) Zastrow, Winston Zastrow, and Grant, Benjamin, and Hope Zastrow; great-grandmother of 16; fond sister of Robert Amen, and preceded in death by the late Leotha Spaulding, Harold Amen, Edward Amen, and Lorraine Westerfield, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Saturday, June 22 at the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750

to set the effective date of any new law on any date they choose. The constitution, however, says any bill passed after May 31 of a given year cannot take effect until June 1 of the following year, unless an earlier date is approved by three-fifths majorities in both the House and Senate.

Bills passed before June 1 that do not provide an effective date become law on Jan. 1 of the following year, or on the date the governor signs them, whichever is later.

A new law also took effect July 1 that will have an impact on public school students, although most of them won’t notice it until school resumes in the fall. Senate Bill 28 reinstates the “five clock-hour” rule, which requires a “school day” to include at least five clock hours of instruction.

That had been the law for many years in Illinois, but it was inadvertently omitted when lawmakers overhauled the state school funding system, creating the evidence-based funding formula in 2017.

The new law allows some exceptions to the five-hour rule for time some students spend taking college classes for dual credit, participating in a supervised career development program, participating in a youth apprenticeship, or participating in an approved “blended learning” program.

July 1 also was the date when people who provide various kinds of services for children on behalf of the Department of Children and Family Services will get a 5 percent raise in their reimbursement rates. That was

part of the budget implementation bill, Senate Bill 1814, and it represents the first such increase they have seen in several years.

Many of the bills Gov. Pritzker has signed have already gone into effect because the bills contained immediate effective dates.

For example, mayors can now perform marriages in Illinois. That was enacted in House Bill 2841, which also extends the same authority to presidents of cities, villages and incorporated towns. Pritzker signed that new law June 14.

Many local governments lost some authority, however, on April 19. That was the day Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2988, which strips townships of the authority to regulate the placement of wind farms outside of an incorporated city’s zoning area.

That bill came in response to a dispute in Douglas County, in eastern Illinois, where two townships sought to block development of a large-scale wind farm.

Local governments also lost authority to enact local “right to work” laws under Senate Bill 1474, the “Collective Bargaining Freedom Act,” which Pritzker signed into law on April 12.

Right to work laws prohibit people from being required to join a union as a condition of employment.

Senate Bill 1474 came in response to an ordinance passed by the village of Lincolnshire, in northern Illinois, in 2015.

Another bill that has already taken effect expands the ability of workers, their families or their estates to file claims for damages that

result from exposure to toxic substances. Previously, workers had a defined period of time in which to file those claims, known as a “period of repose.” That prevented many workers from filing claims for occupational diseases such as mesothelioma, a cancer that results from asbestos exposure, that don’t become known until long after the deadline had passed.

Senate Bill 1596, which Pritzker signed May 17, provides that those conditions are no longer subject to any repose provisions.

A number of other bills enacted this year do not take effect for some time.

For example, a tax amnesty program is set to begin Oct. 1 and run through Nov. 15. During that time, people who owe back taxes to the state can pay off those debts and avoid having to pay interest and penalties.

That was part of Senate Bill 689, which provides revenue to fund the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. The amnesty program is expected to generate about $75 million.

And, most notably, there is the marijuana legalization bill, House Bill 1438, which Pritzker signed into law last week.

Although the bill has an immediate effective date, that merely allows various state agencies to begin the process of drafting rules and regulations that will govern the licensing of marijuana growers, processors, transporters and retailers.

The actual sale and possession of marijuana won’t become legal until Jan. 1, 2020.

Holmes Ave, Clarendon Hills. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Colombia Christian Mission or International Disaster Emergency Services are appreciated. For more information, call 630-932-1500 or visit knollcrest. net.

lege and a brilliant man who chose sales and manufacturing at an early age, Mr. Carter was key in developing the aluminum rainware industry and was active in the building products industry until his death. Bob loved observing and playing all sports. He played football for Duke University.

He spent his free time as an avid golfer at Abbey Springs Country Club in Fontana, Wisc. He was always available to take care of his family. He was a strong advocate for education, including setting up college funds for each and every grandchild and great grandchild, as well as a scholarship fund through the Lombard Rotary Club.

Special thank you to the staff of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital; there he served on the Board of Governors and was prominent in the building of the new facility. He also was instrumental in the establishment of Hinsdale Wellness House. A special thanks to his caregiver Rose Hopkins and to Park Place in Elmhurst for their outstanding care and support.

A celebration of life took place at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, on June 26, 2019.

Memorial gifts may be directed to The Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, SD redcloudschool.org or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s at michaeljfox.org. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home.

Info 630-834-3515 or ahlgrim.com.

Dr. Mario Lucchinetti Dr. Mario Lucchinetti passed away peacefully on June 24, 2019, at his home in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by his wife, sister, daughters, and caregivers.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne; daughters, Silvia Lucchinetti (Robert Kussy), Claudia Lucchinetti Wiepert (Mat Wiepert), and Adriana Lucchinetti McCarthy (Glenn McCarthy); sisters, Celina Lopriore and Anna Manfredi; and grandchildren Christina McCarthy, Joseph McCarthy, Daniela Wiepert, and Liana Wiepert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucia Ganna and Giuseppe Lucchinetti; and by one son, Marco Lucio Lucchinetti (Rasa Adams), who died the same day and hour, three years prior.

Mario Lucchinetti was born October 3, 1926, in Rome, Italy, completing Italian high school in Sofia, Bulgaria, before returning to Italy.

Through a rigorous national competition, he was accepted to the prestigious Collegio Borromeo at the University of Pavia, Italy, whose academic mission is to accommodate promising students experiencing

Robert Glen Carter, Sr., 85 Robert Glen Carter, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Beloved husband of the late Marlene nee Alderson for 54 years, loving companion of Beverly Quinn for the past ten years; dear father of Robin Winokur, Brian (Linda) Carter, Jill Carter Marshall, and Robert (Cindy) Carter, Jr.; adored grandfather of Laurie, David, Allison, Molly, Kelsey, Abigail, Zack, Bradley, Nicole, Mark, Anna, Mallory, Madeline, Melissa and Mitchell; great grandfather of Dakota, McCoy, Maya, Charlie and Oakley. Loved by sisters Ruth (Seb) Licata, and Charlotte (Guy) Blades, late brother Jimmy Carter, and many nieces and nephews. He loved people and aimed to make a new friend every day.

A proud graduate of Elmhurst Col-

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Title fee changes now in effect Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting the public of motor vehicle title fee changes that took place July 1, due to action by the Illinois General Assembly.

These fee changes were a part of a capital bill that was recently signed into law and will fund statewide transportation and road improvement projects. The Secretary of State’s Office collects the fees set by the legislature.

• Certificate of Title: from $95 to $150.

• Certificate of title for motor

home, mini motor home, van camper: from $95 to $250.

• Duplicate/Corrected Title: from $95 to $50.

• Salvage Title: from $4 to $20.

• Junk Title: from $0 to $10.

Additional changes impacting vehicle registration fees will take effect January 1, 2020.

Visit https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/newfees2019.html for a complete list of Secretary of State motor vehicle fees impacted by Public Act 101-0032 with effective dates.

Elmhurst Community Programs for July 2019 Programs air on Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Programs may also be found at ElmhurstTV.com Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1466 Elmhurst Park District Dance Recital “Dancing to the Sound of Musicals” – 11 a.m. Showtime Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Sundays at 5 p.m. (starts 7/6) Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1467 Elmhurst Park District Dance Recital “Dancing to the Sound of Musicals” – 1 p.m. Showtime Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.

Sundays at 6:30 p.m. (starts 7/6) Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1468 Elmhurst Park District Dance Recital “Dancing to the Sound of Musicals” – 4 p.m. Showtime Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Sundays at 8 p.m. (starts 7/6) Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1469 Elmhurst Senior Citizens Commission Community Conversations “Maintaining a Positive Outlook as We Age” “Elmhurst Park District – Vision 2020 – Focus on the Future” Host: Cathy Jordan Guest Speaker: James Rogers, Executive Director, Elmhurst Park District Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Thursdays at 6 p.m. (starts 7/2) City Council Meetings air Wednesdays at 12 noon & Thursdays 7 p.m.

School District #205 Board Meetings air on Thursdays 2 p.m. For more information, visit ElmhurstTV.com

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Pictured here on the Elmhurst College Mall is the group who took part in this year’s 2019 Vintage Base Ball game on Sunday, June 23, playing with Civil War-era rules established in 1858. In the end, the South team beat the North by a score of 29-24.

Recap of the Vintage Base Ball Game On Sunday, June 23, vintage baseball returned to Elmhurst as community leaders and volunteers played a spirited game by rules established in 1858. Elmhurst North met Elmhurst South on the mall at Elmhurst College for a spirited game that delighted kranks and kranklets (fans) of all ages.

Andrea Prokrefke opened the game with a stirring rendition of our National Anthem, and Ken Bartels provided colorful commentary throughout the game.

Captains Jim “Curly” Grabowski and Scott “Mouthpiece” Levin provided inspirational speeches to motivate their club nines. Players adapted quickly to some of the more unusual rules of the era. Learning that a ball caught on the first bounce was an out, fielders made some spectacular plays, dashing the hopes of many a striker.

Elmhurst South came out strong, with six runs scored in the first

inning of play against Elmhurst North’s four. Both clubs delivered some spectacular hits in the highest scoring game Elmhurst has seen to date. Elmhurst South won in the ninth inning, 29-24, but a spirited,

his home by a team of remarkable caregivers.

A tribute donation in his name may be given to Doctors without Borders at donate.doctorswithoutborders.org A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, June 29 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Schmitz officiating. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. (1119 11 ½ Street SE). Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome. com.

of nephews and nieces and their children. Also surviving is her brother Stephen A. Morse (Murn), who will soon celebrate his 100th birthday.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond H. Steben whom she married in 1937 and celebrated 60 years of marriage before his passing in 1997. She was also predeceased by a daughter Betty Jane Mrazek (the late Joseph); a grandson, Jon K. Mrazek; and her parents Stephen & Mildred Morse. Emily’s lineage reached to Morse immigrants to New England in the early 1630s, and also included distant family ties to Samuel F. B. Morse of telegraph and code fame.

She was raised in Lombard, moved with her parents to Elmhurst in 1930 and graduated from York Community High School in 1932.

She was the oldest living graduate of York at its Centennial Celebration last year. Upon marrying Ray, she lived in Elmhurst at the same address for more than 70 years before moving to Lexington Health in Lombard in 2013. Her primary focus was family and she particularly reveled in all 17 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Over the years, she often was the only great-grandparent at their extracurricular events.

7-run rally by Elmhurst North closed the gap decisively. Mike “Stretch” Grabowski of Elmhurst South earned MVP, driving in five runs. Huzzah to all participants and to our fans, err, kranks!

Huzzah to the Hall of Fame Base Ball Players The Elmhurst Independent brings Alex “Phoenix” LoCicero you the names of the players who took Mike “Bulldog” LoCicero part in the Vintage Base Ball Game, Zack “Black Foot” LoCicero including their clever on-field nickSteve “The Mayor” Morley names.

Jake “Wheelie” Meding Jim “Curly” Grabowski, Captain Sara “Pancake” Pfannkuche Scott “Mouthpiece” Levin, Captain John “Quigs” Quigley Antonio “Jack Rabbit” Bellino Jim “Slim Jim” Roger Brian “Goat” Bergheger Aiden “Willy” Sabatino Paul “Water Boy” Burris Mark “The Italian Stallion” Sabatino Pete “Robin Hood” DiCianni Javy “Mr. Clutch” Sanchez Bob “Dizzy” Dunn Jared “Butch” Shannon Michael “Stretch” Grabowski Tim “Lefty” Sheehan Mike “T-Bone” Himmes Noel “Sticks” Talluto Charlie “Crazy Legs” Kern Tom “Bambino” Tapella Mike “The Glacier” Kinser

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economic hardship. He graduated with the highest honors (Con Lode) in 1952, after completing his medical degree, followed by anesthesiology fellowship at University of Padua, Italy.

In 1953, on a blind date in Copenhagen, he met his soul mate and life-long partner, Marianne Berthoty.

After a four-year courtship and many adventures on his Vespa, they married in Rome on Sept. 18, 1957. In pursuit of career opportunities, they endured a rocky transatlantic voyage on the Constitution, arriving at New York Harbor on Feb. 17, 1958. Mario worked at Columbus Hospital in Chicago, then completed four years of General Surgery residency at Illinois Central Hospital, before pursuing an Otolaryngology residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

He established a private practice with his partner, Dr. Elio Fornatto, at the Elmhurst Clinic, with a joint appointment at Loyola University.

He was a skilled surgeon with expertise in facial reconstruction and ear microsurgery. Mario was a generous and compassionate physician, adored by his patients and colleagues alike.

A brilliant Renaissance man with an encyclopedic knowledge, photo-

graphic memory, and magnetic personality, he was known for his legendary history lessons and stories.

Fluent in Italian, Bulgarian and English, Mario was a perpetual learner and gifted teacher with an inquisitive mind and infinite thirst for knowledge. He was an avid reader of historical books, passionate about European history, wartime strategy, classical music, opera, and the arts. He often quoted Caesar in Latin (even in his last days).

A lover of cats and crazy hats, Mario enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, fishing, flying his kite, walking in the woods, camping, and sailing his boat, “The Gattona.” Despite his busy schedule, he always made time for family with nightly sit-down dinners and Sunday family days where visits to museums and Greek Town restaurants were a staple. He inspired his children to aim high, tackle challenges and strive for excellence, instilling in them the importance of education, responsibility, and loyalty to friends and family.

Mario created lifelong friendships and welcomed all into his home.

Many of his children’s friends commented on the profound impact he had on their own lives. The last five years of his life he was cared for in

Emily M. Steben, 104 Emily M. Steben, of Lombard, formerly of Elmhurst, passed peacefully on June 22, 2019, at the age of 104.

She is survived by her children, Raymond H. Jr. (Ann) and James R.; grandchildren, Tyler (Jennifer), Amy King (Greg), Tim Mrazek (the late Kelly), and Joe Mrazek (Kari); great-grandchildren, Jon, Shelby, Monroe, Joey & Evan Mrazek; Cole, Sydney & Ryan Steben; and Emily, Whitney, Meredith & Landon King; as well as dozens

Holiday celebrations were always joyous family gatherings for her. She enjoyed birding and gardening, the latter providing the basis for canning and preserves from an original Victory Garden for many years. She also had kept track of how many Christmas cookies she had baked, and the final tally was almost 80,000. Emily was the longest surviving member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst and she had served as a volunteer DuPage County Election Clerk for more than 40 years. At a recent birthday celebration, she was asked what her secret for advanced age was. She gently replied, “Well, I take one day at a time, and I don’t worry.”

A side note was quietly added that a daily adult beverage also helped.

When close family would leave after visiting her and tell her to be careful and behave, she would reply softly, “Okay, but I’ll try not to be caught.”

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 345 S. Kenilworth Avenue, Elmhurst.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

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Police beat

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

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

Rafael Garcia, 34, of Cicero, was charged with DUI, no seat belt and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at around 2:30 a.m.

Steven Harris, 25, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Willow at around 1:19 a.m.

Harassment, threats

Assault, battery June 22 A victim in the 100 block of N. Addison told police at around 10 p.m. that after an argument with an unknown male, the suspect grabbed him by his shirt and put him on the ground.

The victim was unable to identify a possible suspect. The victim suffered no injuries.

Criminal damage June 26 A reporting officer responded for the complaint of glass breaking in the 100 block of Robert Palmer Drive at around 5:21 p.m. The officer observed six first floor windows broken and shards of glass were lying around the damaged areas. The Elmhurst Park District was notified.

June 25 A complainant—the owner of a business in the 200 block of W. Lake -- told police at around 7:35 a.m. that one of his employee’s vehicles was broken into on June 24. The passenger side right rear quarter panel glass window was damaged. Nothing appeared to be missing.

June 19-June 24 According to police, while checking the area underneath the Salt Creek Bridge over St. Charles Road, a complainant discovered spray paint along the walls of the bridge.

Disorderly conduct June 26 Michael Thomas, 38, of Oak Park, was charged with disorderly conduct in the 100 block of W. Butterfield at around 8:22 p.m. and also was wanted out of DuPage County for two warrants, according to police.

June 23 Christopher Freeman, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with disorderly conduct-public intoxication, possession of alcohol by a minor and consumption of alcohol by a minor near York and the Prairie Path at around 3:22 p.m.

June 21 Victor Thigpen, 61, of Maywood, was charged with disorderly conduct in the 200 block of E. North at around 4:05 a.m. Police said officers responded to a complaint of a suspect banging on the windows of the residence.

According to police, officers located Thigpen at North and Addison and found him to be in possession of a hammer.

CALL 800-222-TIPS gument was only verbal. The suspect left the house for the night.

June 20 A 20-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery and unlawful interference with the reporting of a domestic incident in the 200 block of S. Villa at around 4:46 p.m.

June 21 A victim near Walnut and Third told police at around 12:17 a.m. that the suspect dropped off the victim and she would not let him retrieve his property from her vehicle. Both were made aware that the incident would be documented and the victim could retrieve his property in the morning.

June 20 A 22-year-old Maywood woman was charged with domestic battery in the 500 block of E. Grand at around 9:27 a.m. A complainant told police he observed the victim and suspect arguing outside. The suspect was observed allegedly punching the victim in the face and chest several times. The suspect admitted to striking the victim, according to police.

DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication June 28 Ryan Fowler, 30, of Nottingham, England, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and York at around midnight.

June 26 David Bernheart, 38, of Franklin, Mass., was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and making an improper turn subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Lake at around 12:13 a.m.

June 24 Edward Pedote, 20, of Elmhurst, was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 500 block of S. York at around 2:55 a.m.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance

June 23 Michelle Militello, 51, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near West and North at around 12:17 a.m.

June 25 A victim in the 100 block of Melrose told police at around 4:35 p.m. that during a verbal argument with her boyfriend he allegedly pushed her, but was unable to show officers where or how he pushed her. The suspect denied pushing the victim and related the ar-

June 22 Cesar Garcia, 35, of Addison, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage and no valid driver’s license subsequent to a traffic stop in the 600 block of W. Grand at around 2:05 a.m.

June 25 A victim in the 1200 block of S. York told police at around 1:17 p.m. that a suspect sent her several threatening text messages. Police said the suspect admitted to sending the text messages because he was angry. The suspect was advised to have no further contact with the victim.

A victim in the 200 block of W. St. Charles told police at around 8:51 p.m. that her ex-husband had left threatening voicemails on her phone. The suspect was contacted and denied leaving any voicemails. The suspect was advised not to have any further contact with the victim.

June 22 A complainant at a restaurant in the 400 block of N. York told police at around 9:57 p.m. that an unknown man called the pizzeria threatening them. An investigation is pending.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of alternative nicotine product June 27 Shon Abraham, 32, of Des Plaines, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Berteau at around 12:08 a.m.

Angelo Roberts, 27, of Chicago, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis and no seat belt near Highland and North at around 1:21 a.m., Eunique Jackson-Bell, 24, of Chicago, was possession of an unlawfully altered driver’s license and no seat belt.

June 23 Brandon Lawson, 26, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended, no valid registration, failure to signal and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at around 12:31 a.m.

Michelle Rubio, 30, of Northlake, was charged with possession of cannabis, no front license plate and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Second at around 1:20 a.m.

June 22 Rodolfo Gallardo, 27, of Aurora, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near Palmer and York at around 5:15 p.m.

Haley Mott, 20, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near West and First at around 4:08 p.m.

June 21 Angel Garcia, 28, of Joliet, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, speeding and

no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and 2nd at around 11:48 p.m.

Davontae Smith, 21, of Willowbrook, was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended and no seat belt, while Devin Smith, 18, of Willowbrook and Deasia Williams, 19, of Bolingbrook—both passengers in the vehicle—were issued citations for possession of cannabis and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 7:01 p.m.

Prowling June 27 Eric Briggs, 44, of Chicago, was charged with prowling in the 100 block of W. Park at around 2:21 a.m. Police said officers responded for a domestic stand by. Briggs was instructed to stay where he was, according to police, but a short time later, he was found on their private property.

Suspicious circumstances

June 22 Police said the parent of juvenile victims told police at around 8:51 a.m. that the victims were operating a lemonade stand in front of their residence when they were approached by a suspect who was riding a bicycle. The suspect, described as a white male in his 60s with a skinny build, wearing a blue T-shirt, grey shorts and a backpack, asked the victims their names, ages, and other personal information.

The suspect then left the area.

June 16-June 20 A complainant at a church in the 700 block of N. Lombard told police that on June 20, an unknown worker found a threatening note on a chair as they were cleaning up after services from June 16. It looks as if a child wrote the message.

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

June 26 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 900 block of N. Virginia at around 12:48 p.m.

A victim told police they were working in the area. A coworker observed a Ford F150 and a suspect described as a black male enter the victim’s vehicle on the passenger side. The suspect got into a Jeep and drove south bound on Virginia. The victim went to his truck and found his wallet missing.

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 700 block of S. York at around 5:28 p.m. A victim told police he parked his landscaping truck in a church parking lot and he and his crew completed yard work. When he returned to his truck his black backpack was no longer behind the driver seat. The victim was advised by his bank of a transaction and the victim advised them that he had not made the purchase.

June 25 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 900 block of Chatham at around 8:05 a.m.

A victim told police that sometime between 12:30 and 6 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked Ford Escape, which was parked in the driveway and removed a radio charger from the center console. Nothing else was noted missing. In the 700 block of S. Chatham between June 24 and June 25, a victim

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told police that unknown suspects entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and removed a pair of sunglasses. In the 800 block of S. Chatham between June 24 and June 25, an unknown suspect(s) entered a victim’s vehicle and removed a radar detector and a cell phone charging cord. The radar detector was located by a resident a few blocks away.

Theft was reported in the 100 block of Maple at around 10:41 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed his power washer from the backyard.

The victim checked his security cameras and observed a male white/Hispanic walks past his back door and up to the power washer.

He then disconnected it from the house and placed it into an older model pick-up truck.

Theft was reported in the 100 block of E. Wilson at 1:25 p.m. A victim told police that while working at the above location, unknown suspect removed his tool bag that was left in the open garage. The suspect left the area in a gray Nissan.

Riverside told police that an unknown suspect stole his locked truck/tractor from a storage lot sometime between the above dates.

The owner was able to track the GPS signal to an address in Bolingbrook where the victim located the abandoned vehicle. The vehicle showed evidence of forced entry.

June 23 Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 2:22 p.m. Police said the complainant, security with Kohl’s, related while reviewing surveillance footage he observed two suspects—one a white male and the other a black male—take two Vacuum cleaners and left the store without paying for the items.

The suspects were seen entering a black Jeep Cherokee.

Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of N. Evergreen at around 5:04 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) obtained the victim’s Target Red Credit Card and made unauthorized charges.

June 24 Theft was reported at Elmhurst College at around 11:53 a.m. A victim told police that two computers were stolen from the science building. Both computers were entered in to LEADS as stolen.

June 19-June 20 Burglary was reported at the Elmhurst City Garage in the 900 block of Riverside Drive. A complainant told police that unknown suspects cut the locks on two landscaping trailers and removed three leaf blowers and one chain June 22-June 24 saw sometime between the above A victim in the 900 block of S. dates.

June 13-June 20 A victim in the 700 block of S. Swain told police at around 5:17 p.m. that he received a letter from the Unites States Post Office stating he recently changed his address from his residence in Elmhurst to an address in Chicago sometime between the above dates. The victim related he did not authorize this change and cancelled the request.

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charged with obstructing identification driving while license susJune 21 pended, expired registration and no Police said that subsequent to insurance. a traffic stop near Industrial and Grand at around 8:52 p.m., Dar- June 20 Police said that subsequent to a nell Wilson, 39, of Chicago, was found to be wanted out of Cook warrant service, Patrick Shaw, 26, County, and provided officers with of Elmhurst, was found to have a false name and date of birth. Ad- two valid warrants out of DuPage ditionally, Wilson was found to be County in 500 block of Fern at in possession of cannabis. He was around 3:32 p.m.

June 2-June 8 Theft was reported in the 500 block of E. Park. Police said that an unknown suspect removed the front license plate from his vehicle sometime between the above dates.

The victim noticed the theft two weeks ago while at his church in Villa Park. The victim is not sure where the theft occurred.

Violation of an order of protection June 25 Nicholas Bender, 26, of Elmhurst, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 800 block of N. Willow at around 4 p.m.

Warrant arrest June 22 Police said Reni Cardona, 37, of Franklin Park, was found to be wanted out of Lake County subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Poplar at around 1:09

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Elected officials, community activists celebrate Matt Haller Act becoming law Last week, Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) and Senator John F. Curran (R-Western Springs), along with several community officials and activists, celebrated the Matt Haller Act becoming law in Illinois.

This new law will enact the strictest restrictions on ethylene oxide emissions and facilities that use the chemical in production in the nation.

“Protecting Illinois residents from the threat of ethylene oxide was a bipartisan effort and I would like to

thank everyone, including Governor Pritzker and his staff, who worked on this legislation that ensures proper protections are in place when it comes to this dangerous chemical,” Durkin said.

“The tragic situation which unfolded in Willowbrook at the Sterigenics facility should have never happened. This law will help make sure that it never will again.”

Senate Bill 1852, known as the Matt Haller Act, will prohibit the renewal of any permits for facilities that violate federal or state standards for ethylene oxide emissions. The legislation will

also prohibit new ethylene oxide medical sterilization facilities from opening within 10 miles of a school or park in counties with more than 50,000 residents and 15 miles in counties with less than 50,000 residents. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of ethylene oxide by any facility that has had egregious violations requiring a seal order.

“This legislation would not be possible without the grassroots support of the people in our communities surrounding Sterigenics. Their advocacy ensured this new law will be effective at protecting residents against EtO emissions and makes Illinois’ regulations the most comprehensive in the nation,” said Rep. Deanne Mazzochi, Chief Co-sponsor of the bill. “I want to serving patients, then something is recognize Leader Durkin, Senator Curprofoundly wrong.

One wonders if Ms. Mastro understands that, for decades, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital was “our town’s hospital.” (Not Naperville’s, ours.)

There was a sense of community and loyalty between the people of Elmhurst and their hospital – evidenced The English language is fraught and nourished by the Pink Elephant, with conundrums. It’s probably why even if only to a small extent. Intan- I love it so much. It’s never boring gibles such as this are important to and continually keeps me learning (or a community and, one would think, guessing – or both). to a hospital system that undoubtedly One of these complexities has to do faces serious competition. with words that are pronounced the The Pink Elephant was part of a same but have different meanings – charming, warm Elmhurst that is our good friend, the homonym. rapidly changing into a congested When it comes to homonyms urban environment. Many are sorry you get two for the price of one to see the shop close but, alas, time – two types of homonyms, that marches on. is. Sometimes they are spelled the Thank you to the volunteers for same, pronounced the same, but have your years of selfless, cheerful ser- different meanings: The river bank vice. is next to the bank where I have my David J. Novotny savings account.

Letter to the editor

Resident mourns demise of Pink Elephant Shop

I join many other Elmhurst residents in expressing disappointment at the decision of Edward-Elmhurst Health to close the Pink Elephant Resale Shop, which has been a mainstay of downtown Elmhurst for some 35 years.

Edward-Elmhurst Health’s CEO, Mary Lou Mastro, does not say the shop was operating at a loss or had become unmanageable. To the contrary, she admits it has been “so successful over the years.” Yet she states the shop must be closed so Edward-Elmhurst can “focus on its core business – taking care of patients and their families.”

Really?

If the operation of a small resale shop, successfully run by dedicated volunteers and building goodwill in the community, is distracting the administration and medical staff from

ran, the Governor’s Office, and all the community members, like Matt Haller, who helped build support for this legislation. This law gets it right, and I hope the people who live and work in the surrounding communities finally have peace of mind.”

Another component of the legislation is to require a public notice and notice to schools, hospitals and local government officials in the event of any elevated EtO emissions levels as well as annual ambient air testing at all EtO emitting facilities.

“This new law creates the strongest ethylene oxide sterilization regulations in the nation,” said State Senator John Curran. “I want to thank Leader Durkin for his work in addressing the public health crisis in Willowbrook.”

Matt Haller, a 45-year-old Willowbrook resident, passed away earlier this year from stage four stomach cancer after having lived about a mile from the Sterigenics plant with his family.

He was an outspoken proponent for closing the facility.

“From the moment we found out in August about this health scare, we engaged federal, state and local officials and agencies to help us through our crisis,” said Willowbrook Mayor Frank Trilla.

“We cannot erase the past, but we can protect the future. There are not enough words to describe how happy our Village and surrounding communities are for this legislation.”

Governor Pritzker signed SB 1852 on June 21, 2019.

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Same name, different meaning By

JILL PERTLER Contributor

These similarly spelled homonyms are called homographs. I don’t have any problem with homographs. You learn to spell one word and get to use it in two ways. I’ve always been an advocate of multi-tasking.

If all homonyms could be homographs the world would be a simpler place. English would make more sense. Spelling would be orderly and logical. If only.

English is not simple, orderly or logical and one of the key culprits to this lack of simplicity is the group of homonyms known as homophones.

These are words that sound alike, but have different spellings. They force us to memorize correct spellings and meanings and attempt to keep them straight. (Or is it strait?) They’re misguided if their goal is to help us find any meaning there.

Many of these homophones seem so very random. Consistency does not run rampant in the world of homophones. For instance: dear and deer sound the same, as do hear and here. If the language gods were going to set up two different spellings why not make them differently the same?

If you’re going to go with dear and deer, wouldn’t it make sense to also have hear and heer? Or alternatively dear and dere?

To further complicate matters, not all words with the same word pattern rhyme. There’s dear, hear and wear.

To take the lack of logic one-step further, the homophone of wear could,

for consistency’s sake, be weer or were, but it’s not. It’s where. Another spelling altogether. Who wouldn’t be confused by such arbitrary letter assembly?

It’s befuddling and I haven’t even openly addressed the trifecta of there, they’re and their, which hardly anyone can keep straight. Except those of us who can are driven completely mad by those of you who can’t. Truth – so there/their/they’re. (Take your pick, but choose carefully.)

The worst offenders are both homographs and homophones, which I guess technically makes them true homonyms. Sole can be a fish, but it also multi-tasks as the bottom of your foot. Why then do we need an extra spelling – soul – to mean soul as in the essence of our being? Why isn’t sole solely sole?

Further along the spectrum of absurdity: Ever think about the fact that you could eat charred chard or chilly chili? Or that it takes lots of letters to write a letter?

It doesn’t end, this English language labyrinth we (attempt to) communicate with every day. For the most part I dive head first into the intricacies. Although I groan, it’s because of linguistic entities like homonyms that I’ve grown in my love-hate relationship with the English language; I know there’s no other language I’d rather speak and write, and there’s just something that feels right about that.

Homonyms, homographs and homophones – I’ll take them all.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Library to host Super Stolie Summer Tour

Children’s bilingual musician and entertainer Super Stolie has announced her upcoming tour through June and July, with dates reaching into October. On Saturday, July 13, she will appear at the Elmhurst Public Library at 10:30 a.m.

On this tour, Super Stolie intends to use her love and knowledge of Spanish language and culture to “encourage your children’s literary prowess” by captivating her audience’s attention with her bubbly attitude, vibrant outfits, catchy tunes, and in some locations, an interactive guacamole-making demonstration (and tasting!).

Rebecca Stoelinga, professionally known as “Stolie” to her adult audience, but affectionately dubbed “Super Stolie” by her younger fans, is a multi-faceted singer-songwriter and children’s entertainer hailing from the Chicago area, where she has been performing since 2000 and for kids since 2006. Super Stolie hopes to use her platform to engage and encourage children of all ages, genders and capacities to embrace their own uniqueness and individuality through language, literature, song and dance.

Upon completion of her children’s tour, Stolie will embark on a 100day, 60-show cross-country tour, taking the scenic route back to her winter home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Celebrating over 10 years of making music for children and families, Super Stolie’s shows are always FREE and boast a high level of interactivity for children of all ages and capacities. Stolie is passionate about teaching children the Latin culture SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent and Spanish language through her Pictured here is children’s bilingual musician and entertainer Super Stolie, who will embark on a 100-day, 60-show cross-country tour interactive, bilingual music and nursover the summer and fall. She will appear at the Elmhurst Public Library on Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. ery rhymes.

Old Elmhurst: Personal recollections of a native: Part 3 A history provided by Dr. Frederick H. Bates [Editor’s note: The Elmhurst Independent has been given the opportunity to bring stories of local history to its readers, courtesy of the Elmhurst History Museum.

These stories, taken from a publication called “Old Elmhurst,” were printed serially in the Elmhurst Press, during the winter of 1919 and 1920. The Independent will print Dr. Bates’ recollections periodically in its upcoming issues. For the most part, Dr. Bates’ language has been unchanged, but part of the story has been edited for length.]

After resting a few days my father went to the United States Land Office to find the location of lands open to entry. Chicago was then a typical frontier city, organized in 1837, and the tide of incoming settlers had

been growing steadily since the close of the Black Hawk War in 1832. New settlers were coming in, by boat, around the lakes, when navigation was open, and by wagons during the winter, until almost all available space had been camped on; the hundreds of “prairie schooners”, with their accompaniment of children, cows, dogs, crates of chickens, ducks and geese, made an indescribable medley which extended far out on the surrounding prairie. While the city had a normal population of about five thousand, that number was greatly augmented by those in transit; this incongruous gathering and the sometimes lawless element of adventurers, who always follow in the wake of every new movement, created a dangerous mixture. The hastily constructed buildings, the absence of sidewalks, together with the frightful condition of the streets, made almost impassable by hundreds of the

big Conistoga wagons, presented a most uninviting aspect. Unaccustomed to these conditions my father made haste to get away from such heterogeneous conglomerate.

Having lived all his life in the quiet of a backwoods community to be thrust into such a seething mass of humanity, was, to say the least, disquieting, and, although entirely able to take care of himself, the nightly scenes of carousal shortened his stay materially.

townsmen, Adam S. Glos and Jacob Glos to the French Woods. Here, in conversation with Nicholas Torode, and “Uncle John” Talmadge, a soldier of the War of 1812, with whom he took dinner, he ascertained that there was a tract still unsold about two miles north. Remaining with Mr. Talmadge overnight, he found out all about the region; the kind of men who had purchased the land, as well as the character of the soil. These settlers, the Torodes, Talmadges, Graues, and Familiar names shape the landscape the families of Jesse Atwater, and Edward Having obtained the necessary information Eldridge, came to York Township in the from the Land Office he again started years 1835 and 1836. The next year (1837) westward. Driving over the “Old Plank Zerais Cobb, Sheldon Peck, W. Churchill, Road,” now called the “Butterfield Road,” John Glos and John Bohlander settled on after a prominent stage-coach man of those what is now the St. Charles Road. John early days; beyond the Desplaines River, Thrasher came the same year and settled on which he crossed on the ice, he passed Section 30. through Proviso, south of the log-house belonging to John Glos, grandfather of our The first settler See RECOLLECTIONS, Page 11

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Fourth of July celebrations have evolved in Illinois Past celebrations were more formal

By Tom Emery Today in Illinois, the Fourth of July is a holiday for boating, barbecues and fireworks. In the state’s earliest days, the celebrations were more organized and formal—though the fireworks were a constant.

The first Fourth of July celebrations after Illinois was granted statehood in 1818, as elsewhere, often were loosely scripted. First on everyone’s minds was reverence for the Revolution, which had tak-

en place less than 50 years earlier.

Dr. Samuel Wheeler, state historian of Illinois and director of research and collections at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, says, “Americans of the 1820s and 1830s were closer to the Revolution than we are to World War II. They understood how significant the Revolution was, and held the men and the leaders of that time in very high esteem.”

A typical Fourth of July in the era began with the boom of a cannon or the crackling of gunfire, followed by a parade of the leaders of the town, including tradesmen, business

owners and militia members, with musical accompaniment. Then the Declaration of Independence was normally read aloud before an array of patriotic speeches was delivered.

“Celebrations of the Fourth of July usually followed an agenda,” said Wheeler. “There was a kind of order on how things were to be done.”

Afterward, the men of the town gathered at a local tavern or hotel for dinner, complete with 13 formal toasts—one for each of the original colonies. The number 13 was a recurring theme in many July Fourth celebrations nationwide, and some towns featured the firing of 13 guns

or cannons as part of the festivities.

“Today, the number 13 is considered unlucky,” Wheeler said. “But in that era, everyone knew what 13 meant. That honored the colonies that had banded together and created this audacious new experiment in popular government.”

The toasts, too, followed a script. One was for the heroes of the Revolution; another was for the sitting president; and a third was for George Washington. Even the number of cheers after each toast was planned ahead of time. The last of the 13 toasts usually was dedicated to women, who were rarely present at the dinner.

“Women in the 19th century weren’t going to be a part of that,” said Wheeler. “Men and women lived in separate spheres in that era. But the women usually celebrated July Fourth in their own way.” In one instance in the early 1840s, about 400

women in Springfield held their own outdoor celebration to mark the day.

Fireworks, though, were a mainstay of Independence Day celebrations.

“Fireworks or some sort of aerial display were always a feature,” Wheeler said. “That really hasn’t changed much in the decades since.”

Revolutionary veterans were cherished members of early 19th century society in Illinois and elsewhere, especially on July Fourth.

“Now, our Greatest Generation includes the veterans of World War II, but in that era, it was the Revolutionary veterans,” Wheeler said. “People of that time certainly appreciated what those men had done to ensure a new form of government that we continue to enjoy today.”

Tom Emery is a freelance writer and historical researcher from Carlinville, Ill.

Illinois Fourth of July facts

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This is a painting of the celebration of July 4, 1819, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by John Lewis Krimmel.

• On July 4, 1778, the daring takeover of Kaskaskia by George Rogers Clark secured the Illinois country for the Americans during the Revolutionary War. • Ground was broken on the Illinois-and-Michigan Canal on July 4, 1836.

• The cornerstone of the Old State Capitol was laid in Springfield on July 4, 1837, paving the way for the relocation of state government from Vandalia.

• All state records were to be moved to Springfield by July 4, 1839.

However, the government did not actually operate in Springfield until December of that year.

• July 4 was first designated as a federal holiday in 1870, and it became a paid holiday for federal employees in 1941.

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Community calendar Come out to enjoy the 15th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th, a four-mile race on the Fourth of July that starts and finishes on Prospect Avenue between Elmhurst College and Wilder Park. The 7:15 a.m. race takes participants through residential neighborhoods and the City Centre. Primary beneficiary is the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foun-dation (ECAF).

Tuesday, July 9 The Crestview Garden Club’s featured speaker is Richard Hentschel, University of Illinois Extension, will discuss “GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms).” Richard currently serves DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties as a horticulture educator.

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road at Spring Road, second floor. Info: 630-4087900.

Thursday, July 11 • From 6-8 p.m., all are invited to the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 at Spring Rd. and Butterfield in Elmhurst, for “Cars Under the Stars & Stripes,” a car show for the whole family. This week’s theme is Corvette Night. Free and open to the public. Visitors are invited inside the Legion to enjoy $5 food specials.

• From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association invites the public to Music At The Gazebo, Spring Road and the Prairie Path.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnics. NO ALCOHOL. This week: Chorus of DuPage, a capella and barbershop harmony.

Friday, July 12 From 5-8 p.m. the Elmhurst History Museum is hosting a free Family Fun Fair. Kids can ride a trackless train, play carnival games, ride a mini-Ferris wheel, take aim at the dunk tank, make a roller coaster-themed craft, and test out marble roller coaster runs. Live music provided by School of Rock and ice cream for sale by Kilwin’s. The exhibit will be open for viewing during this event. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org Saturday, July 13 • At 10:30 a.m., the Elmhurst Public Library presents children’s musician and entertainer Super Stolie, who brings her love and knowledge of Spanish language and culture in a program of her own bubbly attitude, vibrant outfits and catchy tunes. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind program.

• From 1:30 -2:30 p.m., learn about the history and unique design of the McCormick House (1952) by Mies van der Rohe on this docent-led tour at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Last summer, new restorations revealed the facade and carport entrance for the first time in more than 25 years. Free with

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The first settler in York township was Elisha Fish. His claim was on the southeast corner of section thirty-five. He came in the spring of 1834. The early settler, as a rule. always selects land, if possible, near a stream, in the woods; the men mentioned above were no exceptions to this practice. The protection from wind and the advantage of having flowing water was a great desideratum, and in 1842 all the land left for entry to settlers was, to use a New England colloquialism, “as bare as the back of your hand.”

Bright and early, on the morning of May 10th, my father accompanied

by Mr. Talmadge, started to find the surveyor’s stakes of the east half of section two. This they succeeded in doing without much trouble and the purchase was consummated the following week.

For the benefit of those who are not familiar with the location of the section lines in Elmhurst I will explain. The line between sections One and Two runs in the center of York street from the Church on North Avenue to the south line of Mr. H. H. Bilter’s property; the south line of Section Two is an extension of Mr. Bilter’s south line to the Quarry Road, one mile west; the west line of the section is in the center of Quarry Road, running

directly north to Addison Township; the north line goes along North Avenue to the Church on York street.

There was not a tree, I have heard my father say, on the east half of the section at this time. St. Charles Road was the main highway leading to St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia, in the Fox River valley. Originally it was not surveyed, but ran westward avoiding the low places as much as possible.

There was no bridge over the Desplaines River at that time and Salt Creek, which had to be forded.

There is a legend, which I remember hearing when a child, that explained the origin of the name of the latter stream: “Many, many years ago, so long that everyone has forgotten who he was, a teamster attempting to cross the creek when the water was very high, on a load of salt, got mired in midstream. He succeeded in saving the team, but the salt was dissolved, which accounts for the briny taste of the water—hence the name: Salt Creek.” I will not vouch for the truth of this legend, but anyone who doubts the presence of chloride of sodium in Salt Creek may verify it by tasting the water.

Salt Creek is the only stream in York Township, and runs from north to south in a south-easterly direction through sections 3, 10, 11, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35 and 36.

Thursday, July 18 • At 3 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents Lost Amusement Parks of Chicagoland. Join Craig Burda, Director of the National Amusement Park Historical Association; archivist Jim Abbate; and photographer Bruce Cassi as they share slides and stories from several Chicagoland parks of yesteryear. Free admission but registration is required at elmhursthistory. org (Adult Programs section). Held in the Education Center at the Elmhurst History Museum.

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admission or current membership. er Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds Info: 630-834-0202 or elmhurstartmu- are awarded to students majoring in seum.org. environmental related studies and to community endeavors. Advance tickSunday, July 14 ets may be purchased at the following From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Elmhurst Elmhurst business locations: Amlings Garden Club will present its 24th an- Flowers, 331 N. York Rd.; Carousel nual Garden Walk & Faire, “An After- Flower Shop, 527 S. York Rd.; Elmnoon In The Garden.” It will include hurst Camera Photo Boutique, 535 five private gardens and two public Spring Rd.; enzee Boutique, 140 N. gardens. The Walk begins in Wilder York Rd.; NuCara Vallette PharmaPark. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 cy, 101 W. Vallette; and, The Uptown on the day of the walk. A free faire Shop, 129 N. York Rd. Info: elmhurstwith 40+ vendors will be held in Wild- gardenclub.org.

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ECCI joins support of USMCA trade agreement The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry last week joined fellows chambers of commerce across the country by signing on to the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Letter to the U.S. Congress (below) in support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement.

While among our nation’s largest partners in trade, Mexico and Canada rank as the State of Illinois’ No. 1 and No. 2 trading partners involving key industries from manufacturing to agriculture, it is imperative that the borders with our fellow North American counties remain open.

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Time for the Chamber Pig Roast

Jim Lawshe, better known as BBQ Jim, prepares to carve the crispy brown roast pig at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s (ECCI) annual Pig Roast held at Silverado Grill on Spring Road. As usual, the event drew a capacity crowd on Tuesday, June 25.

To The Members Of The United States Congress: “On behalf of the undersigned business and agriculture organizations and chambers of commerce from across the United States, we are writing to urge you to support the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. USMCA is critical to our economic future because it will preserve and strengthen U.S. trade ties to Canada and Mexico.

“More than 12 million American jobs depend on trade with Canada and Mexico. U.S. manufacturers export more made-in-America manufactured goods to our North American neighbors

than they do to the next 11 largest export markets combined, and the two countries account for nearly one-third of U.S. agricultural exports.

They are also the top two export destinations for U.S. small and medium-size businesses, more than 120,000 of which sell their goods and services to Canada and Mexico.

“Approval of USMCA will ensure U.S. manufacturers, farmers, and service providers can continue to access the Canadian and Mexican markets. The new pact guarantees that virtually all U.S. exports will enter these markets tariff-free.

“USMCA will also modernize North American trade rules. For example, when NAFTA was negotiated a quarter century ago, there was no e-commerce; consequently, the agreement did not address this sector. USMCA’s digital trade chapter sets a new, high standard, as the agreement does in areas from intellectual property protection to trade in services.

“By creating a level playing field for trade in North America, USMCA will help U.S. companies and the workers they employ compete in our top two export markets. The case for the agreement’s approval is strong. We urge Congress to approve USMCA as soon as possible.”

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Cherry Farm Opportunity

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Exceptional value in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhood. Walkable to City Centre, Metra, Prairie Path, and award-winning schools. A 2-story foyer and grand staircase welcome you to a nicely laid out 1st floor with $800,000 FIRST OFFERING!

Exceptional value in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhood. Walkable to City Centre, Metra, Prairie Path, and award-winning schools. A 2story foyer and grand staircase welcome you to a nicely laid out 1st floor with separate formals, office, mudroom, butler’s pantry, huge kitchen with eating area, large island for entertaining, open to family room with see-through fireplace to vaulted ceiling sunroom with skylights. 4 beds up with 3 full baths, a large master suite with WIC’s and spa bathroom, and 2nd floor laundry.

Generous bedrooms with large closets.

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Nothing to do but back up the moving truck. Center of town 2story home in pristine, move-in ready condition. Over 4,300 SF of beautifully finished living space. Open kitchen, huge $699,999 NEW PRICE!

Custom MacDougal Ranch

Custom MacDougal Ranch

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

All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family room, master suite with master bath, 1st floor laundry, newer windows, see-through fireplace, full basement, professionally landscaped yard, and back patio with electric sunsetter awning. Offering almost 4,500 SF of living space. Well-maintained just in need of some cosmetic updating. $554,900

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Fixer Upper / Tear Down

Fixer Upper / Tear Down

ATTENTION builders, rehabbers, handymen/women - this 4 bed, 3 bath home has good bones, a full basement, a brand new roof, newer windows, 1,800 SF, a 2 car garage, hardwood floors and an unobstructed view of the IL Prairie $359,900 NEW PRICE!

New Build in Jefferson

New Build in Jefferson

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

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

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Charming 3 bed / 2 bath brick move-in ready home features hardwood floors throughout. Large living / dining room combo, updated kitchen with stainless appliances & large lower level family room. Convenient first floor bedroom and full bath.

Fresh, new design and floor plan set in one of Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Offering over 4,600 sf of finished living space w/ it’s fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room! 10 ft 1st floor ceilings,

Charming 3 bed / 2 bath brick move-in ready home features hardwood floors throughout. Large living / dining room combo, updated kitchen with stainless appliances & large lower level family room. Convenient first floor bedroom and full bath. Spend the Summer months outdoors enjoying your large deck (new 2013) and great backyard space. Windows, siding & roof replaced in 2014. Just steps from beautiful 47 acre Eldridge Park- playgrounds, soccer/baseball fields, tennis courts, walking/biking trails, sledding hill & fishing pond. Walk to great schools Jackson/ Bryan/Timothy Christian $339,500

Woodside Estate in OB

Woodside Estate in OB

This rebuilt 2-story w/ walkout basement takes on a English Cottage feel w/ its design & exposed stone walls. On a -lot w/ mature landscaping, & in-ground heated pool. Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining & living rooms separated by a

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Heart of Downtown Elmhurst!

Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool. Convenient to $375,000

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Fresh, new design and floor plan set in one of Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Offering over 4,600 sf of finished living space w/ it’s fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room! 10 ft 1st floor ceilings, HWF’s, extensive trim and ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3 car garage, custom kitchen with huge island, Wolf & Sub-Zero apps & eating area open to family rm with fireplace, master suite w/ spa bath, designer plumbing/lighting fixtures, surround sound + more! All this within walking distance to Jefferson, Prairie Path, and York/Vallette Business District. $1,249,900

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ATTENTION builders, rehabbers, handymen/women - this 4 bed, 3 bath home has good bones, a full basement, a brand new roof, newer windows, 1,800 SF, a 2 car garage, hardwood floors and an unobstructed view of the IL Prairie Path.

Step out your front door to the IL Prairie Path for your daily walk, jog, or bike ride with stops along the way to several other adjacent towns’ downtown districts - Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton. Set within walking distance of top-rated Lincoln Elementary, York HS, and the Spring Rd Business District. $359,900

Forma Nova Homes

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Move Right In!

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

Open family room w/ gas fireplace. Formal dining, bright living room, powder room, & laundry/mudroom. 4 beds up, huge master suite w/ spa bath & large WIC, custom closets in all bedrooms. Finished basement, professionally landscaped, paver patio, pergola & playset. 2 car garage. Hawthorne GS, Sandburg JRHS, & York HS $699,999

This rebuilt 2-story w/ walkout basement takes on a English Cottage feel w/ its design & exposed stone walls. On a -lot w/ mature landscaping, & in-ground heated pool.

Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining & living rooms separated by a stone, seethrough fireplace w/ Anderson bay windows providing tons of natural light. 3 floors of living space is set up for an in-law or multigenerational living w/ 5 bedrooms & 5 full baths. The LL offers an office/6th bedroom, full bath, & party room with wet bar that flows out to a screened porch overlooking your pool parties. $899,900

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

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

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

Fabulous backyard w/ deck. $375,000

Sears Catalog Home

Sears Catalog Home

This dollhouse has over 2000 sqft of finished living space & so much curb appeal along w/ a fantastic location walking distance to town/train, this home has been meticulously maintained & is totally move in ready. So much charm & $274,900

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

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

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320 S Kenilworth Avenue

Welcome to 320 S Kenilworth, a classic English Tudor set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and awardwinning schools. Designed with the materials and attention to $1,275,000

320 S Kenilworth Avenue Welcome to 320 S Kenilworth, a classic English Tudor set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and award-winning schools. Designed with the materials and attention to detail expected with this architecture, the owners have pulled off an exceptional expansion and restoration of this timeless home. All the modern amenities were put into place – multi-zone HVAC, chef’s kitchen with high-grade SS appliances, Pella windows, master suite with spa bath, heated floors, heated sunroom, 2nd floor laundry, and attached 2.5 car heated garage. In keeping with the home’s original character, you will find vaulted barreled ceilings with wood beams, an impeccably maintained slate roof, restored original doors, exquisite millwork, custom built-in’s, 3 fireplaces, french doors, a vined courtyard, two 2nd story balconies and multiple paver brick seating areas overlooking lush, professionally landscaped grounds. $1,275,000 Best in Brynhaven!

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

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

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

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

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

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

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

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

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

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

On the Prairie Path

On the Prairie Path

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

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

3 New Home Sites

3 New Home Sites

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

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

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

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

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

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

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

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

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

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County approves adult business licensing ordinance

Pictured above are (from left): Georgette Morales (Elaine Libovicz’ caregiver), Deb Seritella of My Friends Place, City Treasurer Elaine Libovicz and Judy Greaves of the Episcopal Church, enjoying a nice time at the annual Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Pig Roast, which took place Tuesday, The DuPage County Board on be subject to inspection by the SherJune 25 at Silverado Grill. “BBQ Jim” Lawshe roasted the pig.

Right: At the annual Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Pig Roast on Tuesday, June 25 at Tuesday voted to approve an ordi- iff’s Office to ensure no illegal activSilverado Grill, ECCI Chairman of the Board Kevin Kost greeted the sold-out room full of networking nance that will establish a licensing ity is occurring inside.

“This ordinance is the result of the program for adult businesses operatprofessionals.

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The Ad-Hoc Adult Business Committee crafted the ordinance after interviewing community leaders and reviewing case law regarding adult businesses.

Chairman Dan Cronin established the ad-hoc committee in December 2018 to mitigate the negative secondary effects adult businesses have on the community.

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Elmhurst Cougars 10U baseball wins Crown Point tournament title Program announces 2020 baseball and softball tryout information

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Elmhurst Cougars 10U baseball team had a memorable Father’s Day weekend.

The Cougars recorded a comefrom-behind 10-9 victory against the Merrionette Park Express to win the Silver Series tournament championship in Crown Point, Indiana.

In the championship game, Cougars pitcher Nick Madra went five innings and struck out six en route to earning the victory. Josh Bobrowski came in to pitch a scoreless sixth inning to record the save and seal the title for Elmhurst.

Giovanni Rangel paced the Cougars at the plate with three hits and two runs scored. Brennen Blanchett added two hits, scored twice and had an RBI. Donovan O’Connor drove in two runs on separate sacrifice flies, including the game-winner in the top of the sixth inning.

Josh Landry also had a single, scored two runs and drew a walk.

Bobrowski scored two runs, while Jack Schaul and Grant Hickman each plated important runs for the Cougars.

Catcher Grant Hickman made a key catch on a popup to end an Express rally in the second inning.

With what the Cougars coaching staff labeled perhaps the hit of

the tournament, Jack Nahumyk was clutch with a two-out, two-run single in the top of the fifth inning that gave Elmhurst a 9-7 cushion.

In the bottom of the fifth after the Express tied the score at 9-9, Rangel snagged a fly ball in centerfield to extinguish the rally.

In the bottom of the sixth with the bases loaded with Express runners and Elmhurst holding a one-run advantage, second baseman O’Connor, cleanly fielded a ground ball and stepped on first base to end the contest and trigger a hard-earned Cougars’ celebration.

The Cougars were one of 11 entrants in the tournament field, including strong teams from Illinois and Indiana.

Elmhurst downed Lou Collier Stars, Illinois Crush and Schererville Shock to reach the title game.

In earlier Crown Point games, Elliott Bastedo went 5-for-7 with five runs scored. James White started the opener on the hill and helped lead the Cougars to victory. Nick Mandra struck a triple and had three RBI in the semifinal triumph. Schaul earned game MVP honors for the Cougars in the semifinals thanks to a strong pitching performance.

2020 Cougars Baseball and Softball tryouts Cougars Baseball and Softball will be holding tryouts for the 2020 season in late July. Tryouts will take place at Sandburg and Edison schools in Elmhurst.

Further information and registration instructions can be found at cougarsbaseballsoftball.com.

South paw champion

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

The White Sox won the the Elmhurst Baseball and Softball League (EBSL) Mustang Division championship on Saturday, June 29 at Plunkett Park behind some stellar pitching. The Sox held the Cubs to just one run.

York girls basketball team turns in strong summer Dukes go 16-1 during month of June

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York girls basketball coach Brandon Collings labeled the team’s recent summer session performance as “a great summer.”

Yes, a 16-1 summer record does, indeed, qualify as great. The Dukes went 16-1 in June. That mark included three wins at the Loyola shootout against Stevenson, Loyola and Chicago DePaul Prep, plus a 6-0 mark at the Willowbrook shootout. York defeated host Willowbrook for the title there. York also played at Neuqua Valley where it scored wins against Neuqua Valley and Geneva. An event

at Oswego included a win against Planfield South and a four-point loss to Palatine Fremd.

“We worked hard this summer and got a lot accomplished,” said Collings. “Fremd should be a preseason top—three team. That was a big game to see if we would be able to play with a team like that. That was a confidence-builder for the girls, for sure.”

Collings recently hosted a program breakfast for the players at Egg Harbor Café in town. “That was for the incoming freshmen, sophomores and the varsity girls,” he said. “It was a nice way to finish the summer off.”

Collings said he saw a motivated group throughout the summer. “We had met with the returning girls at the end of the year, the top-seven returning kids,” he said. “We talked to them and told them to make sure this summer was not wasted. Make

sure we were working hard to get a lot out of it. We set some goals in the summer and the girls responded very well. We had great practices and great workouts in the weight room.

“I was most impressed with how focused we were this summer. We’re already talking about working toward goals for next season. I think the girls have lofty goals for the team and for themselves individually as well.”

Collings noted York talked about what it wanted to accomplish in the fall as well. “We set a fall schedule and we will get more done in the fall with captain- and team-run lifting and runs,” he explained. “We want to get more done in the fall than we have in the past. We’re also playing in the Montini fall league on Sundays.”

York played the majority of the summer without outside shooter

“

I think the girls have lofty goals for the team and for themselves individually as well.”

– Brandon Collings, York girls basketball coach

Carley Schwartz, who was injured during the first game of the summer schedule.

However, Collings was pleased with the efforts of returners Sara Krissinger and Kaitlyn Kjome. “Sara had a great summer and I thought Kaitlyn had a really nice summer,” he said. “We had a lot of girls who

played well this summer.”

Incoming junior Amaya Rufus also impressed, as well as incoming junior Sophie Schoonveld. “Amaya will help us out and Sophie will probably factor into the mix for us as well. She played well,” said Collings.

Collings also installed some new wrinkles on offense and defense.

“We picked the pace up this summer,” he said. “We pressured and we ran a lot more. We put a new offense in where we are looking to kick out to our shooters and looking to finish at the rim. We’re doing things where we are looking to keep the pace faster for us. I think our girls enjoyed the pace of play this summer and they did very well in it.”

Collings has high hopes for the 2019-2020 season. “We’re looking forward to this season,” he said. “It could be one of the best we’ve had here in a while.”

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Mustangs: Crosstown classic

The Elmhurst Baseball and Softball League (EBSL) Mustangs division championship game pitted the Cubs against the White Sox with the “south siders” (Sox) winning the title.

Elmhurst American Legion 17U team defeats Manhattan IC Catholic Prep’s O’Brien throws seveninning complete game in 15U Muddogs victory over Burlington

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 17U team recorded a comefrom-behind 11-7 win over the Manhattan Badgers in a recent game played in Bourbonnais.

Elmhurst led 4-0 in the first inning only to have Manhattan answer with seven runs in the top of the second inning. Elmhurst then scored two in the bottom of the frame and tacked on five more in the third.

Aldo Flores Jr. had a hit and walked twice. Andrew Zwolinski had two hits, a run scored and an RBI. Jose Perez had a hit, two runs scored, three RBI and a walk. Jack Ryan had three hits, two runs scored and two RBI. Julius Sanchez had a hit and a run scored. Ricky Saucedo had a hit. Michael Hilgart had two hits and scored two runs. Abraham Otero had a hit and a run scored. Kyle Mitchell had two hits and scored a run. Jack Klein walked twice. Perez doubled, while Sanchez, Perez and Hilgart each stole two bases.

Flores Jr. was the winning pitcher.

He struck out three and allowed only one earned run in 3 1/3 innings of work. Saucedo pitched the final 1 2/3 innings and struck out two to record the save.

Elmhurst also lost a 13-1 game to

the Schaumburg Seminoles National team in Bourbonnais. Perez had the team’s only hit. DeSimone, Zwolinski and Flores Jr. each walked once.

Sanchez took the loss. Jack Ryan pitched an inning and struck out two.

In earlier action, Post 187 lost 11-2 to Wheaton Post 76 at Redmond Park in Bensenville. Elmhurst was limited to five hits.

Flores Jr. had two hits, scored two runs and walked once. Jake Galanis had a hit and an RBI. Mitchell had a hit. DeSimone walked once. Otero had a hit. Galanis’ hit was a double.

Flores Jr. stole two bases. Galanis took the loss on the mound.

Post 187 was 3-7-1 overall through late last week. Elmhurst returns to action at the Wheaton Legion Classic July 12 at Pfund Stadium in Carol Stream.

Post 187 15U Muddogs The Elmhurst Post 187 Muddogs 15U team recorded a 7-4 win over the Burlington Merchants at Heritage Park in Wheeling.

Elmhurst scored four runs in the top of the seventh en route to the come-from-behind win after trailing 4-3 late.

George O’Brien had two hits and scored a run. Oscar Torres had three hits, scored three runs, had two RBI and walked once.

Jake Marshall had a hit and a run scored. Will Ryan had a hit and a run scored. Riley Corbin had a hit and two RBI. Jace Klein had an RBI and a walk. Jayden Ayala had a run scored and a walk.

Corbin doubled, while Torres tripled and stole three bases. O’Brien stole two bases.

O’Brien was the winning pitcher.

He threw a seven-inning complete game, allowing only six hits and one earned run while striking out three.

The Muddogs also lost 11-4 to the Fox Valley Freedom at Heritage Park in Wheeling.

Elmhurst led 1-0 after a half inning and then scored three runs in the fifth inning. Elmhurst had three hits and made five errors.

Sanchez was 1-for-3 with a run scored. Marshall had a hit, as did Corbin, who also scored a run and had two RBI. Matthew Maziarka, Damian Pacheco and Ayala (1 run scored) each walked. Corbin and Sanchez each had a double and Marshall stole a base. Maziarka took the loss.

Post 187 was 2-12-1 through late last week

Groenewold returns to lead Timothy Christian girls basketball program Former coach enjoyed high-level success during previous run

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The most successful coach in Timothy Christian girls basketball history is back at the controls.

The school hired former coach Jill Groenewold to take over the program once again. Groenewold replaces interim coach Mark Baumbach, who took over the team during last season when former head coach Michele Strube stepped down.

Groenewold had been the school’s eighth-grade girls coach in recent years.

“We had a nice group of kids in the middle school the last four or

five years,” she said. “I know a lot of these girls in the high school program from having an opportunity to coach them in middle school. I’ve had a hand in shaping our youth here, which has been fun. This opportunity just seemed right and I thought I would give it a shot.”

Groenewold had widespread success during her first go-around at Timothy. Her 2000 team finished fourth in the state in Class A, while her 2002 team also qualified for the state finals. Her 1999, 2001 and 2003 teams won sectional titles.

“I love coaching kids and teaching fundamentals,” she said. “I love seeing the progress the girls make. With the varsity team, I missed the Xs and Os and trying to figure out the best way to put kids in the best position to succeed.”

Timothy had two weeks of camp in early June and also played in the Lisle summer league, and compet-

ed in a pair of shootouts, the last of which was this past weekend in Chicago Heights at Marian Catholic High School that concluded the team’s summer activities.

“It’s been an interesting summer,” said Groenewold. “We’ve had some injuries with a blown-out knee, a concussion, a stress fracture and another knee issue. We haven’t had an opportunity to see them all at their best yet. The good news is our youth stepped up. We have a good group of freshman kids and JV kids who stepped up to the challenges we gave them, plus we’re getting support from a lot of other kids, including our starters who are returning from last year.”

Groenewold said her team made progress, particularly on the defensive end. “We put a big emphasis on man-to-man defense,” she said. “We did a lot of pressing and that was successful. We let them read and react to

“

I love coaching kids and teaching fundamentals. I love seeing the progress the girls make.”

– Jill Groenewold Timothy Christian girls basketball coach

what was going on out there and they were able to read each other. I saw some good post play and some good ball-handling from the younger kids at all positions.”

Returning starters Sureya Alex and

Hannah Schuringa are back for the Trojans. “We’ll build around those two kids, plus Sarah Carstensen, who was injured this summer,” Groenewold explained.

Freshmen Grace Roland and Maddie Drye also impressed the staff.

“Those two were highlights for us as well,” said Groenewold. “They did really well. Grace is a post who held her own and learned a lot from playing against older players. She has a great attitude and works hard. She’s learning every day and is taking lessons out of that. Maddie was tough defensively for us and was helping Sureya with some ball-handling and outside shooting.”

Groenewold is looking forward to getting things going this coming season. “We are young and we will take our hits early on,” she said. “But we will continue to gel and we will be somebody to deal with along the way.”

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Elmhurst American Legion baseball team records pair of wins

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

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Slugfest: EBSL softball championship

The Elmhurst Baseball and Softball League (EBSL) Intermediate Girls Softball game was a hitter’s dream. When the dust settled at Plunkett Park on Saturday, June 29, the Giants prevailed over the Cardinals by a score of 24-23.

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ELAX champions

The Elmhurst ELAX U12 Lacrosse team triumphed at the singleelimination playoff tourney in Lake Forest recently. The local squad swept three games, taking the Championship against Lake Zurich 13-3. (Left to Right): Josh Venzor, Jack Paschen, Charlie Malcolm, Nico Castaldo, William Byrk, Shane Trainer, Jackson Nesheim, Luca Florio, Nicky Castaldo, Dean Kemph, Fintan Helm, Evan Gaughan, Nick Irion, Adam Crum, Santino Florio, Luke Bohne, Vince Irion. (Not pictured) Simon Kodosky, Benjamin Whitney, Josh Vezza.

The Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 baseball team enjoyed a recent strong three-game stretch.

The Post 187 Muddogs recorded wins against the Indiana-based Post 369 Expos and Indiana-based Highland Post 180 and dropped a close decision to Elgin Post 57.

In an 11-1 win over the Post 369 Expos, Elmhurst exploded for five runs in both the second and third innings to put the contest away at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst. Post 187 had six hits and took advantage of five Expos errors.

Ian Steinorth had a hit, an RBI and a walk. Ryan Malek had an RBI. Tim Bowbin had two RBI and a run scored. Jack Enright had two runs scored, an RBI and a walk. AJ Parnell had a hit, an RBI and two walks. Tim Beecroft walked. Connor Gwaltney had two hits, scored two runs, drove in one and walked. Ken Siepicka had a run scored and a walk. Andrew Pietrucha had a hit, an RBI and two runs scored. Adam Parat had a hit. Gwaltney, Pietrucha and Parat each doubled.

Miles King was the winner for Elmhurst. He threw three innings and struck out seven while allowing only one hit.

Beecroft pitched the final two innings and struck out three.

Post 187 then lost 12-10 to Elgin Post 57 at Plunkett. Elmhurst led 4-3 after three innings, but Elgin scored four runs in each of the fourth and fifth innings.

Elmhurst had 13 hits, but made five errors in the field. Steinorth had a hit and a run scored. Parnell had a run scored and a walk. Malek was 2-for-2 with two runs scored. Enright had two hits and scored two runs. Gwaltney had two hits, two runs scored and three RBI. Beecroft had a hit, a run scored, an RBI and two walks. Jimmy O’Donnell had a hit, two RBI and walked twice. Dave Sykora had two hits and two runs scored. Pietrucha had a hit and a run scored. Parat had a hit and an RBI. Pietrucha and O’Donnell each doubled.

Parnell took the loss. Beecroft and Malek also pitched in the contest.

Elmhurst then defeated Highland, Indiana Post 180 by a count of 6-4 in eight innings in a game played in Highland, Indiana.

The Muddogs trailed 4-0 after four innings, but plated four in the top of the fourth and won the game with two runs in the extra session.

Elmhurst had nine hits with Steinorth accounting for two of those. Malek had a hit, a run scored, an RBI and a walk. Enright had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Parnell had a hit and a walk. O’Donnell scored a run and walked. Siepicka had two hits and scored twice. Parat had two hits and two RBI. Enright and Siepicka each doubled. Gwaltney had two of Elmhurst’s five stolen bases.

Steinorth was the winner in relief. He pitched two innings and struck out four.

Siepicka pitched five innings and allowed one earned run and struck out four. Enright pitched an inning and fanned two.

Post 187 moved to 5-5 on the season and was scheduled to play the Chicago Pirates and Highland Post 180 earlier this week at Plunkett before heading north Friday to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to play Lake Geneva Post 24 at Badger High School.

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Phillies take Pony title

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The Elmhurst Baseball and Softball League (EBSL) championships were played on Saturday, June 29.

The Pony division was decided with the Philiies besting the Yankees by a score of 8-2.

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The Elmhurst Cougars 10U baseball team hoists the tournament title after a thrilling 10-9 comefrom-behind win over the Merionette Park Express at the Silver Series tournament in Crown Point, Indiana over Father’s Day weekend.

The York girls basketball team went 16-1 during its recently completed summer session. That record included a 6-0 run at the Willowbrook shootout, plus three wins at an event at Loyola. York’s only loss came by four points to a highly touted Palatine Fremd team.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76986 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JUNE 21, 2019, wherein the business firm of UP MUSIC LOCATED AT 206 W. DIVISION STREET, APT H, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) URIEL PORTILLO, HOME ADDRESS 206 W. DIVISION STREET APT H, VILLA PARK, IL 60181.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of JUNE, A.D. 2019.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77000 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JUNE 27, 2019, wherein the business firm of MYTHIC PRAIRIE BOOKS LOCATED AT 154 W. PARK AVENUE #141, ELMHURST, IL 60126 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) EMMA G. RADCLIFF, HOME ADDRESS 604 S. LINDEN AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 27TH day of JUNE, A.D. 2019.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76993 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JUNE 25, 2019, wherein the business firm of FRESH CUT LANDSCAPING LOCATED AT 320 S. HALE STREET, ADDISON, IL 60101 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MAURICIO GONZALEZ, HOME ADDRESS 241 W. LAKE PARK DRIVE, ADDISON, IL 60101.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 25TH day of JUNE, A.D. 2019.

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The Elmhurst office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group, in conjunction with the KoenigRubloff Cares Foundation, held a Teddy Bear drive, collecting close to 150 bears for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. During the company’s annual Community Kindness event, close to 500 REALTORS® from 24 of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group offices volunteer time and talents to

organizations in their respective communities.

“A Teddy Bear drive was a perfect opportunity to offer a child a warm, cuddly friend during a difficult time,” said Jude Marchetti, Associate Managing Broker of the Elmhurst office.

“Lurie Children’s Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital gratefully accepted the bears and relayed that personal touches like receiving a bear mean so much to a child and their family. Additionally, the Elmhurst Police Department received tie blankets that they could

share with children as needed.

“A special thank you goes to Emerson Elementary, Churchville Middle School and District 205 for their role hosting additional collection bins and passing out flyers. I’m grateful for the generosity of our agents, their clients, our staff and the Elmhurst community that made this event such a success.

Thank you to everyone who participated.”

To find out more about the KoenigRubloff Cares Foundation, please visit KoenigRubloffCares.com.

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Your Entertainment and Dining Guide

Hatbox Theatrix offers one-week theatre camp for kids Led and directed by Elmhurst native Helen Knudsen od of performance,” Director Helen Knudsen explained. “We use minimal costumes or props and place the emphasis instead on story and character. It is a particularly good way to learn acting skills without the stress of full staging or complete memorization.”

Knudsen will be joined by choreographer Nina Burns and music director Chris Andrews, as well as York High School student CeCe Lampa, who mentors younger actors.

Classes take place daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church at North Ave. & York Rd. in Elmhurst.

HatboxTheatrix will offer a similar “in the round” program based on OLIVER! from July 29 – Aug 2. A once-a-week program, Hatbox Playhouse, will be offered in Elmhurst

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For information, contact helen@ helenknudsen.com, call 630-2420570 or visit hatboxtheatrix.org.

HatboxTheatrix is a 501(c)(3) organization.

About Helen Knudsen Chicago actor Helen Knudsen grew up in Elmhurst, where she ran theatre programs as DIY Teen Theatre for many summers. Helen teaches at Evanston’s prestigious Piven Theatre Workshop, has directed for Elmhurst Children’s Theatre (ECT) and has served as music director at Immaculate Conception Grade School (ICGS). Helen will be joined SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent by theater, dance, comedy and music Pictured are young people who participated in a previous Hatbox professionals to provide a rich train- Theatrix production, “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown,” directed ing experience for young and emerg- by Elmhurst native Helen Knudsen. There is another opportunity for ing performers. kids to get involved in creating the musical “Matilda.”

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