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Draft of revised zoning ordinance released

City to host open house events to present project, seek input

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST

INDEPENDENT

In its Aug. 18 E-newsletter, the City of Elmhurst announced that the first draft of its newly revised zoning ordinance has been released. The City has been working with the consulting firm Camiros to comprehensively rewrite the City’s zoning ordinance for the first time since 1992.

Open house events will be held at Elmhurst City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend to learn more about the project and to provide input on the draft before it is finalized.

The updated zoning ordinance is expected to protect the desired patterns of development within the City and will serve to define the character of the City’s activity centers. In addition, it is designed to enhance sustainability, create new opportunities for economic development, and help make Elmhurst a more sustainable, livable, and business-friendly community.

In preparing the draft, the consultant reviewed current City Plans including the Comprehensive Plan,

See ZONING, Page 3

Field School is official

at the newly-rebuilt

On Wednesday, Aug. 16, some 250 students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators turned out for a

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ribbon-cutting celebration

Field Elementary School. Pictured are (from left): District 205 School Board members Courtenae Trautmann and Kara Caforio, Field School principal Heidi Thomas, District 205 superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell (with scissors), School Board president Athena Arvanitis and School Board member Kelly Henry. More photos inside.

A message from the mayor …

The following is a message from the Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin, commenting on the loss of Rich Rosenberg and Willis Johnson, two community leaders who passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16:

“On a uniquely sad day last week, Elmhurst lost two of its finest citizens, both of whom were major contributors to our community

“More than 30 years ago, when our downtown was a shadow of what it is today, Willis Johnson made

the York Theater the heart of our City Centre. He continued to be a leader in our downtown ever since.

“Rich Rosenberg was also a long-time Spring Road businessman, but more importantly the selfless founder of two charities in our community. I was proud to call both of these men my friend, as did Mayors Tom Marcucci, Pete DiCianni and Steve Morley. On behalf of the entire City, our condolences to their families.”

Our favorite grandpa

Rich Rosenberg plays with his favorite people — his grandchildren! Ben Rosenberg, then-4, and Kate Stalker, then-2, joined their grandfather at Spring Road Days in September of 2009. Rich died last week at 83. See obituary on page 5.

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Downtown Plan and Subarea Plans.

A review and analysis of the current zoning ordinance was completed along with a series of stakeholder interviews.

The entire draft ordinance, along with a document highlighting notable changes, the Technical Report and a narrated presentation on the

draft can be found at at the web site: elmhurstzoning.com.

If you cannot attend one of the open house events, comments and questions can also be submitted to the web site.

Additionally, residents and business owners can sign up for project updates.

Only a shadow remains where the sign once boasted this building as Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, the culmination of a dream of Joseph Lizzadro, who had a passion for jade and other stones and built this museum through an agreement with the City of Elmhurst and the Elmhurst Park District. The museum opened in late 1962 and was moved to a new location in Oak Brook in 2019. Since that time, the building has been slated for demolition, which began last week.

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Willis Johnson passes away at 86

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

It was quite a stunner last week when the residents of Elmhurst learned the news that Willis Johnson, long-time owner of Classic Cinemas, which includes Elmhurst’s York Theatre, had passed away at the age of 86.

Willis Gamble Johnson, 86, was born on January 11, 1937, to Elizabeth Gamble and Willis “Abbott” Johnson, and died on August 16, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Downers Grove. Willis graduated from Downers Grove Community High School in 1955 and Western Michigan University in 1959. He served as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard. Early in his career he worked at International Harvester as a time study engineer. After founding Johnson Printers with his brother Ross, he became co-founder and president of Classic Cinemas / Tivoli Enterprises, which has 16 theatre locations, including the historic Tivoli in Downtown Downers Grove. Classic Cinemas is now the largest movie theatre chain based in Illinois. Willis had a strong work ethic and dedicated his life to building the company. He loved restoring old buildings and never met a construction project he didn’t enjoy.

“Willis Johnson almost single-handedly revitalized downtown Elmhurst,” said former mayor Thomas D. Marcucci. “He earned all our respect for his calm and considered approach to issues here in town. And he didn’t even live here!”

“Willis was certainly wise and kind, but he was also a visionary,” said Rich Reichert, who currently chairs the Elmhurst Economic Development Committee, a group which was spearheaded by Johnson. “He knew how to revitalize central business districts by restoring historic theatres. These movie houses would become the main draw to these rejuvenated downtowns. His theatres were designed to be the perfect intersection of modern convenience and old-fashioned class. I will miss his friend and his wit.”

“There is a reason that Willis is an Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Civic Hall of Fame inductee,” said ECCI president & CEO John R. Quigley. “For some four decades, he was among Elmhurst’s most prominent businessmen and property

Obituary

Mary

Lou Gibbs, 89

Mary Lou Gibbs, nee Delaney, age 89, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her long-time Elmhurst home on July 24, 2023. Loving wife of 42 years to the late Addison F. Gibbs, beloved mother to her three children, Richard (Sue) Gibbs of Chapel Hill, NC; Bradley (Nancy) Gibbs of Bensenville, IL; Lisa (Bill) O’Brien of Elmhurst, IL. Proud and adoring grandmother of Allie (Tyler) McClarnon, Megan (Angie) Gonzalez, Jack Gibbs, April Gibbs, Alex (Madison) Gibbs, Billy O’Brien, and Brianna O’Brien. She was a great-grandmother to Lucy and Connor McClarnon.

owners. His investment in revitalizing the York Theatre was the first step in bringing Elmhurst’s downtown back to life.

“And his commitment to Elmhurst City Centre was unwavering.” Community involvement was a priority for him. He was very active in business, historic and civic organizations in Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Oak Park, and other towns where he owned theaters. Among countless honors for his service, he was chosen as Downers Grove Citizen of the Year in 2010 and was inducted into the Elmhurst Civic Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2023, he and his wife Shirley were honored by the Downers Grove Historical Society as Historians of the Year and were touched to have been featured in a documentary film entitled “History Happens Here: The Tivoli Theater.” He was proud to have his son Chris carry on the legacy of the company they built. Willis was also a past president of National Association of Theater Owners of Illinois.

As a young man, Willis loved cars. During high school, he and his friends started a club called The Pluggers that met at the Triangle Service Station. And he was known around town for his sky blue 1937 Ford with a white leather interior — a car he fixed up and customized. In his later years, Willis came to appreciate the beauty of flowers. Wherever possible he incorporated landscaping along theatre entries and parking lots, and in his own yard. He enjoyed weekends at Lake Holiday with his family. He had an extensive collection of Lego sets that he liked to build in his spare time.

Mary Lou (or, ML, as she was known to many) was raised in Elmwood Park, IL. She moved to Elmhurst in 1960. She held various jobs over the years, but her most cherished was being a mother and a grandmother. Mary Lou had an open-door policy where all her children’s friends were always welcome, and her home was a favorite for them to hang out. Her grandchildren remember her home as the best spot to ride bikes around the block, play kickball in the front yard,

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Shirley (nee Griffin) and his children Stephen (fiancée Penelope) Johnson, Kay Johnson, Christopher (Susan) Johnson, Wendy (John) Leick, and Amy (Stanley) Balicki and by his step-children Mary (Michael) Reichl and Richard (Nancy) Winters and grandchildren Jason (Rebekah) Johnson, Cyrus Johnson, Roxane Johnson, Nalani Johnson, Alexa Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Jocelyn Leick, Nolan Leick, August Balicki, Olivia Balicki, Rose Balicki, Luke Balicki, Sarah (Andy) Wojtanowski and Paul Reichl, in addition to his great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Willis is also survived by his brother Ross (Barbara) Johnson. He was

eat fudgsicles, solve jigsaw puzzles in the basement, and expand their knowledge with endless episodes of Jeopardy. She had many great friends who enjoyed her sense of humor and kind heart. Her oldest friends dated back to grammar school in Elmwood Park and in high school, they became known as “The Chicks”. The Chicks spent many years having “club” every month, playing cards, taking bus trips, and adoring each other with chick paraphernalia. Mary Lou enjoyed being part of a team. She was a member of bowling, softball, and volleyball teams into her 50s. And through the many years of ups and downs (mostly downs), she was a lifelong Cubs fan.

preceded in death by his sister Sara Homberg and his brother-in-law Robert Griffin.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., in downtown Downers Grove on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. There will a private Internment at Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace following cremation. Should friends desire, memorial donations in Willis’s name may be made to Variety of Illinois https://varietyofillinois.org/, a charity near to Willis’s heart.

Arrangements entrusted to Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home, Downers Grove. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com

You could always count on stopping by her home, and you’d hear Harry Caray on the radio or the television before you even opened the screen door. She was a talented seamstress, and crocheted many blankets, hats, and scarves over the years for family, and friends and donated many to those in need.

Mary Lou lived a full life and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation and short service was held at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home (435 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126). The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Autism Speaks.

Willis G. Johnson 1937-2023

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Willis Johnson speaks with the mayor of North Riverside at the opening of the Classic Cinemas theater that was built there. Johnson passed away last week at the age of 86.

Obituary

Richard Sidney Rosenberg

Richard Sidney Rosenberg passed away on August 16, 2023 surrounded by close family. He was born on June 22, 1940 to Gertrude and Sidney Rosenberg in Chicago, Illinois. He was 83.

His spirit is carried on by his wife Barbara Rosenberg, his children, Marc (Melissa), Christopher (Jennifer) and Heather (Brian), his grandchildren, Jackson, Olivia, Benjamin, Claire, Kate and Luke, and his brother, Robert.

Richard dedicated himself to serving others. After moving to Elmhurst in 1967, he quickly became a pillar in his community as both a small business owner and humanitarian. Richard founded non-profit organizations, Special Kids Day and Soles for Kids, impacting children and families all over the country and world.

Richard never sought recognition or fanfare for his selflessness, his actions were done solely for the betterment of others. He did everything wholeheartedly with a smile and open arms.

His life of service will never end, remaining rooted in the legacy he leaves behind. Richard put his heart into his community and his love belonged to everyone.

Richard was most proud of his family of 14 and was happiest when the whole family was together. He had recently shared with them the sentiment that “no one will love you more than your family.” Richard and Barbara would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary this September.

A memorial will be held at Christ Church of Oakbrook on September

2nd at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Special Kids Day in Richard’s honor.

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:23. For information, please contact Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, (630) 834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.

Rich Rosenberg greets thenFirst Ward Alderman Kevin York on Special Kids Day in December, 2017. Rich spearheaded this event that allows special needs kids and their families (Rich always stresses that siblings should join in the fun) to enjoy a Christmas celebration with Santa Claus in an atmosphere that is comfortable for them -- lower lights, no loud noises, lots of goodies and everybody goes home with a gift. Rosenberg passed away last week at the age of 83.

At the Old Time Vintage Baseball game in 2009, Rich Rosenberg (third from left) wore a vintage 1948 Cubs jersey as he served as special guest pitcher. With him are (from left): Elmhurst All-Stars manager Kevin Diamond, Umpire Ray “Never Wrong” Grish, Guest Pitcher Rich Rosenberg and Brian Bergheger. Rosenberg passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the age of 83.

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The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing

Aug. 16

A complainant in the 700 block of S. Saylor reported that an unknown suspect(s) caused damage to their window with a BB gun pellet. An investigation is pending.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance

Aug. 16

Eric M. Alesi, 30, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/befouling public property in the 200 block of N. Addison at 11:32 p.m. Police said that an officer, while on patrol, observed Alesi urinating on public property.

Aug. 12

Richard M. Davis, 51, of Inverness, Fla., was issued a citation for disorderly conduct in the 100 block of W. First at 3:57 p.m. Police said officers responded for the report of public urination. According to police, Davis was located and admitted to having consumed alcoholic beverages and that he had urinated in public.

Aug. 10

Police said that subsequent to a report of suspicious subjects at the top level of the parking garage in the 100 block of N. Addison, a reporting officer made contact with Justin Royal, 18, of Lombard, whom police said was uncooperative and provided a false name and date of birth. Royal was issued a citation for obstructing identification.

DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor

Aug. 14

Ryan J. Hukill, 31, of Bridgeview, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis, stopping in the roadway and no insurance subsequent to a driver found asleep at the wheel near York and Arthur at 1:01 a.m.

Gustavo Tafolla-Mora, 47, of Stone Park, was charged with DUI, endangering the life of a child, disobeying a traffic control device and having open alcohol near McNair and Lake at 3:22 p.m.

Aug. 13

Jason Kolarik, 51, of Arlington Heights, was charged with DUI near S. Route 83 and the Elmhurst railroad crossing at 11:36 p.m.

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Aug. 12

Derek Munter, 49, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and driving on the wrong side of the road in the 200 block of N. Clinton at 4:22 p.m.

Aug. 11

Amber Blatt, 40, of Itasca, was charged with DUI, failure to yield to a passing vehicle and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near York and North at 10:52 p.m.

Fleeing, eluding

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported four incidents of fleeing and eluding during a traffic stop including Lance W. Dudley, 21, of Oswego, who was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding, speeding, improper use of registration, driving while license suspended, Improper lane usage and no insurance near York and the IPP at 6:03 p.m.

Harassment, threats

Aug. 10

A complainant in the 100 block of S. York told police she received threatening phone calls from suspects who were temporary employees for an agency. No complaints were signed and the suspects were advised to stop calling the complainant.

A complainant at a business in the 600 block of N. Larch reported a suspect contacted the Illinois Department of Labor and made threats to harm employees at the business. This case is pending investigation.

Identity theft, fraud

According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported six incidents of identity theft or fraud.

Possession of cannabis in a vehicle

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Jordan Shane, 25, of Berwyn and Tyson Dubose, 25, of Chicago, near Wilson and York at 12:56 a.m. Aug. 11; and Aiden D. Pinkerman, 20, of Lockport, in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 10:41 a.m. Aug. 12.

Possession of a controlled substance

Aug. 15

Andrew Taylor, 48, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in the 100 block of W. First at 2:29 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call of a subject bleeding, Taylor was located, found to have sustained injuries from a fall and was

found to be in possession of a controlled substance.

Obstruction

Aug. 14

Bryan Alvarado, 18, of Addison, was charged with obstructing identification, consumption of alcohol by a minor and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor at a business in the 900 block of N. York at 8:35 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of subjects distributing alcohol inside of the business, the suspect provided false identifying information and was found to be under the age of 21.

Suspicious circumstances

Aug. 13

A complainant in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police that a subject left their wallet in his vehicle and was requesting to retrieve it. The complainant asked to be paid to return it in which both parties agreed. Upon meeting, the two ended up in a physical altercation for the wallet. No charges were filed and the wallet was returned.

Aug. 12

Giovanni Enriquez-Barragan, 25, of Chicago, was issued a citation for unlawful possession of cannabis by a vehicle passenger, while Jessica Guzman, 27, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possessing a stun gun without a FOID near York and Lake at 12:50 a.m.

Police said officers responded to a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 9:16 p.m. for the report of a threat. Upon arrival, a complaint related the suspect got into a verbal argument with a customer and was asked to leave for the night. When leaving, the suspect began making threats to staff. The suspect denied making such statements and left without incident.

Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery

Aug. 15

Ciprian Tudor, 39, of Constana, Romania, was charged with forgery in the 1000 block of S. York at 3:43 p.m. A complainant said Tudor opened an account using false information.

A complainant at a store in the 600 block of N. York reported an unknown female suspect exited the store with a suitcase full of unpaid liquor. The unknown suspect was seen exiting the store and entering a gray pickup truck before fleeing northbound on York St.

Aug. 14

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Highview reported at 7:37 a.m. that an unknown suspect(s) entered two of her unlocked vehicles which were parked in the driveway overnight. A garage door opener and cash are missing.

Complainants in the 400 block of N. Ridgewood reported at 9:19 a.m. that an unknown suspect(s) entered their unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway overnight. It was later discovered the garage was entered and someone had apparently gone through two additional vehicles. The victim reported a watch was taken.

Aug. 13-Aug. 14

A victim in the 500 block of W. Belden reported an unknown suspect(s) took her vehicle while it was parked in the driveway overnight. Broken glass was discovered in the driveway and two other unlocked vehicles belonging to the victim were entered and property was taken.

Aug. 10

A complainant near Second and Glade told police that while at Salt Creek Park, she left her wallet in the center console of her parked, unlocked vehicle. She was later notified an unknown suspect attempted to use her credit card. She checked her wallet and learned her credit card, two debit cards, and possibly some cash was missing from her wallet.

A victim in the 400 block of N. West told police that an unknown suspect, posing as a Microsoft technician, asked her to purchase gift cards. The victim purchased the gift cards and provided the suspect with the security codes.

Retail theft

Aug. 13

Stanislawa Mroz, 51, of Schiller Park, was charged with retail theft and issued a trespass notice at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 12:05 p.m. Police said Mroz concealed kids clothing in her purse and exited the store without paying.

A complainant at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police an unknown suspect left the business with merchandise that was not paid for.

Aug. 12

Police said officers responded to a store in the 600 block of N. York at 6:09 p.m. for the report of a retail theft. Upon arrival, a complainant related unknown suspects attempted to exit the store with a cart full of liquor which was not paid for but were unsuccessful. The suspects’ vehicle was last seen southbound on York. An ISPERN message was broadcasted.

Aug. 11

A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. York told police at 6:39 a.m. that two suspects described as black males filled three baskets with liquor bottles and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. Detectives located the suspects’ vehicle in Chicago and recovered the stolen merchandise. Charges are pending.

A complainant at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer Dr. told police that an unknown suspect described as a white male exited the store with a bottle of liquor that was not paid for.

Aug. 10

A complainant at a store in the 600 block of N York reported an unknown suspect described as a black female concealed a bottle of liquor and exited the store without paying. The suspect was accompanied by an unknown suspect described as black male who purchased some items at the self-checkout counter. The male suspect entered an older model 4-door sedan and fled towards Industrial Drive while the female suspect fled on foot towards York Rd. This case is pending investigation.

Violation of bail bond

Aug. 11

Police said Kanika Banks, 28, of Elmhurst, was found to be in violation of her bail bond, was charged and transported to the DuPage County Jail.

Warrant arrest

Aug. 12

Police said Jeffrey James, 38, of Maywood, was found to have two valid warrants out of DuPage County while being treated at Elmhurst Hospital. According to police, James was taken to the hospital after he was found lying on the ground outside of a bus stop near York and Brush Hill, unconscious but breathing.

Community calendar

Pick of the Week GMTT auditions

Sunday, Aug. 27 and Monday, Aug. 28

At 7 p.m., auditions will be held at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St. for the next production by Greenman Theatre Troupe (GMTT). Performances take place in Nov. Register to audition via email to: gmttauditions@gmail.com or log on to greenmantheatre.org.

Thursday, Aug. 31

This is the last day of early-bird pricing ($30) for ordering an outdoor holiday tree from Foundation 205. Visit Foundation205.org. Proceeds benefit District 205 Schools.

Sunday, Sept. 3

The Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance

Network (EWAN) presents its 9th annual cookoff ‘Cue for a Cause in the City parking lot at York and Vallette (behind the Knights of Columbus). Grillers will compete while the public is welcome to enjoy live music by three bands, Barbecue Jim’s and other food trucks, the root beer float stand, kids activities and more. Pro-

ceeds benefit EWAN. Info: elmhurstwalkin.org.

Monday, Sept. 4

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

Friday, Sept. 8

From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) presents a one-night only performance with “An Intimate Evening with Matt Bogart” at Buik Recital Hall inside Irion Hall on the campus of Elmhurst University. General seating tickets are $55 for adults and $25 for students with an ID. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. the 75-minute show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets and info: ecpa-elmhurst. org.

Teenager in stolen car leads police on

a high-speed chase

Juvenile reached speeds of 132 mph on I-355; Elmhurst officers take custody

DuPage County State’s Attorney

Bob Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced last week that a Cook County juvenile accused of leading police on an 18-minute high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle would be detained.

The chase reportedly began in Villa Park and continued into Schaumburg, then back to Villa Park and Elmhurst. Police took the suspect into custody in Elmhurst.

During the pursuit, the juvenile reportedly drove at speeds of 132 mph on I-355.

The juvenile, a 17-year-old male from Maywood, appeared at his detention hearing on Thursday, Aug. 17, where Judge Demetrios Panoushis ordered he be detained until at least his next court appearance. He is

charged with one count of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (C-2 felony) and two counts of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (C-4 felony), along with several misdemeanors.

On Wednesday, Aug. 16, at approximately 1:13 a.m., officers with the Villa Park Police Department observed a 2013 Hyundai Genesis, allegedly driven by the juvenile, traveling southbound on Route 83 near Lake Street. Police discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Chicago.

Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop near North Avenue and Route 83, at which point the vehicle allegedly accelerated away from officers, traveling westbound on North Avenue reaching speeds of approx-

imately 104 mph. It is alleged that the pursuit continued onto I-355, at which time the juvenile reached speeds of approximately 132 mph. The pursuit continued to Schaumburg and back to Villa Park and eventually into Elmhurst. It is alleged that the vehicle crashed into a parked car in the 500 block of Vallette St. in Elmhurst, causing damage to the car, at which time the juvenile fled on foot.

Officers took the juvenile into custody a short time later in the 600 block of Cedar Drive in Elmhurst. The juvenile’s next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 15, in front of Judge Panoushis.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

Two women charged with stealing from Lombard Von Maur store

Almost $3,000 worth of merchandise reportedly taken

On Friday, Aug. 18, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing announced that bond had been set for two women accused of stealing from the Lombard Yorktown Mall’s Von Maur store.

Trenity Jackson, 20, and Maniyah Lovett-Henderson, 21, both of Milwaukee, each appeared at a bond hearing on Thursday, where Judge Mia McPherson issued a personal recognizance bond of $50,000 for both women.

Both defendants are charged with one count of Burglary (C-2 felony) and one count of Retail Theft (C-3 felony). Additionally, Jackson is charged with one count of Possession of Burglary Tools (C-4 felony).

On Wednesday, Aug. 16 at approximately 7:08 p.m., the Lom-

Trenity Jackson Maniyah Lovett-Henderson

bard Police Department responded to a call of a retail theft at the Von Maur store located at 145 Yorktown Center. It is alleged two women, later identified as Jackson and Lovett-Henderson, entered the store, filled a shopping cart and a silver tote bag Jackson had brought with her with high-end designer fragrances and left the store with-

Saturday, Sept. 16

From 1-6 p.m. the 8th annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will take place on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, hosted by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation. Enjoy a variety of brews from renowned brewers, enjoy live music, tacos for sale by Rigo’s Tacos, and more. Tickets are $45 regular or $55 for VIP entry at 12 noon. (After Sept. 8, tickets increase to $55/$70)

Tickets include 3 oz. tasting glass, 18 drink tickets, light snacks. Designated driver tickets are $20. Info: elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com.

Sunday, Sept. 17

At 1 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum presents a conversation with exhibiting artist Liz Flores in conjunction with the Picasso: Fifty Years Later exhibit. She will share processes and concepts guiding her work, as well as how she sees Picasso’s experiments challenged, furthered, and broken since his passing 50 years ago. Free with timed ticket reservation. Info: 630-834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 21 from 3 to 8 p.m.

The City of Elmhurst is hosting open house events to present the draft of the newly revised Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance. Residents are invited to attend and provide feedback. If you cannot attend, comments and questions can be submitted at elmhurstzoning.com, where you can also sign up to receive updates. Free and open to the public, no registration required.

Saturday, Sept. 23

From 1–4 p.m., drawing inspiration from the rich works found in Picasso: Fifty Years Later, families are invited to Family Day: Picasso & Pastels at the Elmhurst Art Museum to create their own still life paintings with oil pastels. Info: 630-834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.

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out paying for the merchandise. It is further alleged that Jackson entered the store with an anti-theft device-removing magnet.

At approximately 7:14 p.m., a Lombard officer located the defendants in a vehicle approximately 200 yards from the store and conducted a traffic stop.

Both defendants were taken into custody at that time. It is alleged that the value of the merchandise stolen from the store is approximately $2,878.

The next court appearance for both defendants is scheduled for September 18, 2023, for arraignment in front of Judge McPherson. Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt.

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Under my father’s fedora Farewell to two of Elmhurst gems

It was a stunner last week when the Independent learned that Rich Rosenberg and Willis Johnson both passed away on the same day.

Elsewhere in this issue, you will find their obituaries and several photos of each of them because both were such outstanding contributors to the Elmhurst community, making it the enviable residential setting it is today.

Here’s a couple of stories you may not know.

Do you remember when that tsunami hit Phuket Island in Thailand back in 2004? It was all over the news and opportunities to donate funds cropped up all over the world.

There was one tragedy the tsunami caused that really tugged at Rich Rosenberg’s heart.

Rich called me to come see him to talk about a home for individuals with special needs that had been caught in the tsunami in Thailand.

The adult caretaker at the home was in a wheelchair himself and he did his best to help get the residents to safety.

Some of them had to be strapped into their beds at night, creating another obstacle for the caretaker. When the water began flowing into the windows of the home, some of the children laughed because they found it funny, not comprehending the danger.

“I can’t even get my mind around it,” Rich said. “We have to find a way to help, to re-build that home, we’ve gotta get over there!”

He had contacted Habitat for Humanity and Elmhurst College (then) for support, resulting in a pile of papers on his desk with lists and maps and details. After we talked, Rich pushed the pile of papers across the desk toward me and said:

“Here ya go,” he said, “go win yourself a Pulitzer!”

(Still waiting for the Pulitzer Committee to call!)

If you knew Willis Johnson, you’d know he was always calm, quiet, gracious, never loud, boisterous, or outwardly angry. The best story about Willis took place when the City was discussing the construction of the Addison Street parking deck.

By DEE LONGFELLOW Editor

Willis was of course in favor of the project to provide more parking for his movie-going customers. Of course, some people were dead-set against it.

One of the naysayers spoke up at City Council during public forum.

“Who’s going to want to park ALL the way at the top of a deck and then go ALL the way back down just to go to a movie??” the woman snarled.

Willis, in his subdued and softspoken manner, simply replied: “Uhh, there will be an elevator.”

The room burst into laughter as the naysayer slunk back to her chair.

During an interview with yet another naysayer about the parking deck, I asked the subject, “Even if you don’t believe or trust the City Council and all the experts they’ve used, what about Willis Johnson? Why wouldn’t you accept his opinion that it’s a good idea?”

“He’s just one person,” the subject said.

Yeah, Willis is just one person. And Everest is just one mountain. Willis is just one person who has owned, remodeled and added screen after screen to York Theatre, making it a crown jewel in the middle of downtown; he’s just one person who helped found the Elmhurst Economic Development Committee to keep the City moving forward; he’s just one man considered by many to be the single most important force behind the revitalization of downtown Elmhurst.

Those two men prove that the efforts of just one person can make a difference and change an entire community for the better.

Yes, Willis Johnson was just one person.

And Rich Rosenberg was just one person.

Sure — and Elmhurst is just a town.

May Rich Rosenberg and Willis Johnson rest in peace.

Slices of life

Universal truths - part one

There are certain truths that are universal, but unspoken. They are numerous—all around us.

So numerous they couldn’t fit into one column. (Watch for part two coming soon.) Often, these truths aren’t even recognized. They are so universal - so clear and obvious to us—that we we’ve stopped seeing them. Or maybe we never were aware of them at all.

Either way, they are there.

And when pointed out—when outed—most of us catch our breath, or giggle, or maybe both and think, “Yes, of course, why didn’t I see that before?”

They are the little things. The big things. All universal. All true.

Universal truth number 252: When you are vacuuming and an errant dust bunny refuses to become refuse so you bend over to pick it up and then toss it back onto the floor just to give the vacuum one more chance to do its job.

Number 91: When you push the kitchen garbage down one more time (for the third time today) to fit in one more item—OK, maybe two more items, just to avoid emptying the garbage.

Number 134: One morning I woke to find they (whomever they are) had changed the font on my phone. Probably something to do with settings, but what do I know about settings? The new font was

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

much too fat and I was completely discombobulated until I figured out how to change it back to the correct typeface. (I give myself a C+ for semi-mastery of the settings in this case.) Universal truth: don’t mess with my phone.

Numbers 57 and 32: When we sleep, temperature is important and imperative. When we are cold, we pull the covers up to our chin. When we wake up hot in the middle of the night, we do not do the obvious and pull the covers back. Instead, we stick one leg (and only one) outside the covers in a gesture that has worked to decrease body temperature for generations. If the leg out trick isn’t enough to bring us to comfort city, we flip the pillow in order to get to the cool side. It works every time.

Number 23: The fact that coffee smells better than it tastes.

Number nine: The song that dominated the top 40 during your high school years will forever be your music. Am I right?

Number 10: The last few universal truths have touched on the

five human senses, which are sight, hearing touch, smell and taste. Each of the last four are (or seem to be) heightened when we close our eyes and shut out the sight factor. Music rings clearer. A shoulder massage is heightened with one’s eyes closed. Foods taste and smell better—or more foul, as the case may be.

Number eight: The stars always look lovely on a clear night—if you take the time to see them.

Number 15: Exercise was invented to replace what people used to do naturally.

Number two: We all look up at the same moon.

Number 59: Most people have a favorite color. Just ask. (Turquoise.)

Number one: A sunrise and sunset are magical, miraculous even—from wherever you witness them. From every state. Every country. Every window. Every day. Every night. Take one in as soon as you can find time. No, make time.

Number 4: Busy is an illusion, so don’t say you don’t have time. You do.

You know you do, and if you don’t know, take it from me, you do. I promise.

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

Car club helps local veteran restore his vintage Corvette

By Dee Longfellow FOR ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Yes, it’s a vet with a ‘Vette.

Vietnam veteran Dan Slocum has been the proud owner of a vintage 1972 red Corvette for 15 years—while it sat in the garage!

Nobody comes forward to help a veteran like another group of veterans.

The Elk Grove Car Club, whose members include many veterans, found out about Slocum’s car that had been sequestered away for more than a decade and offered to help. The club frequently performs restoration of aging vehicles as a charitable contribution.

On Saturday, July 15, Dan and his wife, Marlys, who are residents of Addison, met the members of the club at his daughter’s house in north Elmhurst where they spent the afternoon trying to breathe life back into Slocum’s Cor-

vette—and managed to succeed.

Where it all began

A T-bird, a Ford Fairlane, a ’72 Pinto—sounds like an inventory list for a used car dealer, but in fact, that is a list of all the cars Dan Slocum owned in his youth. He finally had a chance to get the ‘Vette, he traded the Pinto plus $1,500 to get the red 1976 Corvette Stingray.

“It was a four-on-the-floor, so I couldn’t even drive it!” he said.

Off to the military

In November of 1966, Dan was drafted and went off to basic training at Fort Campbell in Kentucky and Tennessee. (Ft. Campbell lies on 105,000 acres sprawled across two counties in Kentucky and two counties in Tennessee.) After basic, he was sent to Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas (which was

recently redesignated Fort Cavazos in honor Texas native General Richard Edward Cavazos—a veteran of both Korea and Vietnam and the first Hispanic to wear four stars on the uniform.) Slocum was trained to be an MP and was then appointed to the 518 Military Police Detachment.

When someone was needed for the motor pool, Slocum was selected. He spent 18 months with the motor pool and went overseas as a replacement, which gave him a stop in Manila and then to Saigon.

Slocum was put in charge of motor pool parts and replacements and was promoted to an E-5.

He admits was an “easy job.”

“I was lucky; my best buddy went to the infantry,” he said. “But he came home! That’s the important thing!”

On the far side, Tony Flaim digs into the engine of Vietnam veteran Dan Slocum’s 1972 Corvette Stingray, while Brandon Schrupp bends over the front of the car. Behind Brandon is Steve Hochwert, whose name badge indicates he’s the Boss! The men are members of the Elk Grove Car Club who came out to help with the project. By the end of the day, the car was running.

Bill to require teaching of Native American history

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton championed a new law to make Native American history a requirement for all public elementary and high school students.

“Native American history is American history. It’s time we introduce it in our classrooms,” said Glowiak Hilton (D–Western Springs). “It is important that our children’s learning experiences are formulated in an atmosphere that is both inclusive and equitable.”

House Bill 1633 requires public schools to make Native American

history part of curriculum. Teachings will include the study of the genocide of and discrimination against Native Americans, as well as tribal sovereignty, treaties made between tribal nations and the United States, and the circumstances around forced Native American relocation.

Social studies courses pertaining to American history or government are required to include a unit of instruction studying the events of the Native American experience and Native American history within the Midwest and Illinois.

“By providing our students a better understanding of our history, we are presenting a brighter future ahead,” said Glowiak Hilton. “We need to invigorate our classrooms and present new perspectives to give our children learning opportunities they haven’t had before.”

House Bill 1633 was signed into law Friday, Aug. 4. Native American history will begin being taught during the 2024-2025 school year. Editor’s note: This was submitted by the office of State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

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Ongoing

North Suburban Carvers meetings

The North Suburban Carvers meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wood Dale Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in carving, power carving, wood burning or special finishing techniques is welcome. North Suburban Carvers is a non-profit organization that promotes carving in the Chicago area. For more information, visit: northsurburbancarvers.com.org/calendar.aspx.

Now through Aug. 31

Rock ‘N Wheels

Addison

Recurring Thursdays from 6-10 p.m. present-

ed by the Village of Addison, Rock ‘N Wheels features vintage vehicles, great bands from the area and food tents. Admission: free. For more information and a schedule of bands, visit: www.ithappensinaddison.com/events.

Crusin’ Nights and Street Fair

Westmont

Recurring Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. at Cass Avenue and Norfolk Street, live music, cool cars, festival environment—walk with your beverage throughout the event, food and beverage specials, kids activities, and three blocks of streets closed off and dedicated to classic car parking. Admission: free. For more information, visit: https://westmontevents.com/cruisin-nights

Now through Sept. 1

Moose Cruise Nights and Friday Night

Live Downers Grove

From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday, it’s time for

Downtown Downers Grove’s live concert series. The Moose Cruise Night, sponsored by the Moose Lodge is located on Warren Avenue between Forest and Main as well as Lot A, from 4-8 p.m. Warren Avenue will be closed from Forest to Main. Space is limited and registration not available. For a full schedule of concerts, visit: www.downtowndg.org/whats-happening/ moose-cruise-night-and-friday-night-live.

Now through Sept. 23

Fifteen Minutes of Fame exhibit

Lombard

Recurring daily at the Lombard Historical Society, 23 W. Maple St., AndyWarhol was simultaneously an artist, magazine illustrator and magazine owner, filmmaker and gossip columnist. His life and work have endured, and he continues to influence product design, media and fashion. However, it is especially his influence as a fashionista that is at the core of these events. Admission: free. For more information, visit: www.lombardhistory.org/newevents-1/2023/6/1/fifteen-minutes-of-fame-exhibit-opening.

Now through Sept. 30

Muddy Warhol Art Exhibit, Westmont Recurring daily t the Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Ave., the Westmont Special Events Corporation (WSEC) NFP has created the Muddy Warhol Art Contest & Exhibit to cross promote a new Andy Warhol Exhibit at the College of DuPage, which will debut this spring, as well as highlight the Muddy Waters Blues Exhibit in Westmont. The contest and exhibit will encourage artists to create and submit Warhol-inspired art featuring the image of blues music legend Muddy Waters.

Waters lived in Westmont from 1973 until he passed in 1983. Westmont Special Events has created a blues exhibit and annual Muddy Waters Blues Tribute music event to honor the American music icon. For more information, visit: https://westmont.illinois.gov/ CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1748&fbclid=IwAR3MoCxv0KpmIu64FAtmYhMwTjagx47XRwCWzQ9NuKvRHcRTcJqjJHMpmsM.

Now through Oct. 22

Glen Ellyn French Market

Recurring weekly on Sundays at the Metra parking lot, 449 Main St., from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Glen Ellyn French Market is open for the season. For more information, visit: https://bensidounusa.com/glenellyn/.

Now through Oct. 25

Elmhurst Farmers Market

Recurring weekly on Wednesdays from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the York and Vallette Business District, the Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstfarmersmarket.com/.

Now through Nov. 25

French Market

Wheaton

Recurring weekly from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays in downtown Wheaton (Main Street and Liberty Drive), Saturdays are Market Days in Wheaton. Come and explore ... you will find a great assortment of goods. Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts and more are sold. Free. For more information, visit: https:// bensidounusa.com/wheaton/.

Friday, Sept. 1

Sounds on the Streets

Glen Ellyn

From 5-10 p.m. in downtown Glen Ellyn, celebrate the end of summer with a free live concert on Main Street. The featured band is Semple, which stars at 7 p.m. Main Street closes at 5 p.m. The band shell goes up and the street is open for you to place your chair. For more information, visit: https://downtownglenellyn. com/event/sounds-on-the-street.

Friday, Sept. 1-Monday, Sept. 4 Naperville Jaycees

Last Fling

The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a popular family friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day weekend near downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer. The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: live music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit: https://www.lastfling.org/.

Friday, Sept. 1-Monday, Sept. 4

Taste of Melrose Park

From 6-10 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday, the 41st annual Taste of Melrose Park takes place at 1000 N. 25th Ave. Admission is free. There are several food vendors with many items ranging from $3-$4. For a list of food vendors and live music entertainment, visit the Melrose Park Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/melroseparkil.

Saturday, Sept. 2Monday, Sept. 4

Septemberfest

Schaumburg

One of the most popular Labor Day weekend celebrations in the area, the annual Septemberfest, held at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center Grounds, 101 Schaumburg Court, is an outdoor festival featuring entertainment on three stages, a carnival, arts and crafts show, craft beer and wine area, Taste of Schaumburg, bingo, free pony rides on Saturday, fireworks on Sunday evening, and a Labor Day parade on Monday. Featured musical performers: Blue Oyster Cult (Saturday), the BoDeans (Sunday)

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50¢ Boneless Wings LIMIT 12 (with side purchase)

$5 Sausage & Peppers ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$9 Pasta Marinara (add $2 for Vodka, Meat, Carbonara or Alfredo)

$10 Bacon Wrapped Pickle Spears

$10 Vegan Pasta Marinara

$4 Mimosa - $6 Tito’s Bloody Mary

$4.50 Miller Lite or $6 Import 22 oz. Drafts

$17 Bottles of Woodbridge House Wine

TUESDAYS

$2 Beef/Pulled Pork Taco

$3 Chicken - Fish - Pork Belly - Steak

$4 Vegan Tacos - Impossible Meat - Chicken - Pork

$4 Cilantro Lime Rice or Seasoned Black Beans

$10 BACON Nachos

$4 Modelo Draft

$6 Don Julio Margaritas

$7 Don Julio Frozen Margaritas

$20 Any Mexican Beer Buckets

WEDNESDAYS

FREE Bar Bingo/Kids eat free

10 and Under - Ask server for more details

$5 Gourmet Cheeseburger (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Wrapped Mushrooms

$8 Impossible Burger (with side purchase)

$5 U Call Its $8 and Under Wine/Liquor ONLY

THURSDAYS

$5 Pulled Pork ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

$8 Vegan Chicken Parmesan ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$4 Drafts $8 and Under

Half Price Bottles of Wine $25 or More

1/2 Off any $20 or More Bourbon, Scotch or Whiskey

FRIDAYS

$5 Pepper & Egg ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$15 Fish & Chips (1/2 Pound Alaskan White Fish)

$10 Bacon Stuffed Avocado

$8 Vegan Burrito (with side purchase)

$5 Stella Draft

$5 Crown or Titos

$25 High Noon Buckets

SATURDAYS/UFC

$5 1/2 Lb BLT ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Croquettes

$8 Vegan Buffalo Chicken ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$5 Sam Seasonal Draft

$5 Proper Twelve Shot

$5 Absolut or Jameson

$22 Modelo Buckets

CLOSED - MONDAYS

HAPPY HOUR

Tuesday-Friday 3pm-6pm

99¢ Chicken Tenders ~ SLIDERS ~

$2 Grilled Chicken - Meatball - Pulled Pork

$3 Burger - Fish - Pork Belly

$4 Vegan Chicken or Impossible Slider

$5 Italian Beef ‘Wich

$8 Medium Cheese Pizza - $3 Full Toppings

$12 XL Cheese Pizza - $4 Full Toppings

$4 Well Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka & Whiskey

$4 House Wine (Woodbridge)

$5 Blue Moon Drafts

$15 Domestic Buckets - $20 Import Buckets

$8 Jefferson Old Fashioned

$5 Jefferson 1.25 oz.

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and Al Jardine, founding member of the Beach Boys (Monday). For more information, visit: https://www.villageofschaumburg.com/our-village/events/septemberfest.

Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9

Rock the Block party

Elmhurst

From 4-11 p.m. both evenings at the Elmhurst City Centre, Elmhurst’s annual Rock the Block Party is back. Enjoy

a two-day festival full of bands, food, drinks, free family fun zone, and much more. A free Family Fun Zone will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Headline bands include Too Much Molly and Hello Weekend on Friday; ARRA and Sixteen Candles on Saturday.

For more information, visit: https://elmhurstcitycentre.com/index.php/upcoming_events.html?view=cause&id=147-rock_the_block.

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Saturday, Sept 30

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• At 6 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum presents Soirée 2023, celebrating an extraordinary year. Guests are invited to a special evening including cocktails, a multi-course dinner, entertainment, and an art auction. This year’s Soirée décor will be inspired by the work of Liz Flores, a painter and muralist originally from Berwyn, Ill., whose work is on view in Picasso: Fifty Years Later. Tickets are $375 per person. For tickets and info call 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

• At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s season premier, Elgar’s Enigma, will be performed at at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church and will feature soprano Amanda Majeski. Visit ElmhurstSymphony.org/elgars-enigma or call 630-941-0202.

To post a community event or club meeting, email the information to Independent@rvpublishing.com and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line.

Elmhurst Farmers Market

Every Wednesday from now through October, the Elmhurst Farmers Market will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the municipal lot on Vallette St., one half block east of York St. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, cheese, bread, hummus, much more. Info: elmhurstfarmersmarket. com.

Elmhurst History Museum

A new exhibit, The Bicycle: Two Wheels to Adventure, is currently on display through Sept. 17. Learn about the many ways this 19th-century invention significantly impacted Chicagoland manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure, and how the bicycle redefined an era of new-found leisure and independence. Info: elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.

Elmhurst Art Museum

Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org or 630-834-0202.

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ECPA presents ‘An Intimate Evening with Matt Bogart’

On Friday, Sept. 8 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) presents a one-night only performance with “An Intimate Evening with Matt Bogart” at Buik Recital Hall inside Irion Hall on the campus of Elmhurst University.

Broadway’s Matt Bogart has performed in Paradise Square, Jersey Boys, Miss Saigon, Aida, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Civil War and many others. Listen as Matt shares his stories from playing college football to performing at The Lincoln Center, from Carnegie Hall to “The Great White Way.” Enjoy performances

from Matt’s upcoming album as he is accompanied by local professional pianist Jeff Panko. There will be a Q&A session, moderated by Becky Marianetti, York HS choral and theatre director and ECPA Board member.

General seating tickets are $55 for adults and $25 for students with an ID. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the 75-minute show begins at 7 p.m. Parking is available in the EU lot off Alexander Ave. Biking and walking are encouraged.

For tickets and information, go to ecpa-elmhurst. org and click on Matt Bogart’s photo.

Above: After his car sat rusting in a garage for 15 years, Vietnam veteran Dan Slocum is all smiles as he finally gets to drive his 1972 Corvette Stingray that was recently restored by the Elk Grove Car Club. There’s a sticker on the window that says “In Loving Memory of Jacob,” after his nephew who passed away while serving in the Navy.

Right: Dan shows an insignia key fob he was given by a complete stranger who approached him at a McDonald’s. The man was a survivor of the 25th Infantry Division stationed in Cuchee, Vietnam, and wanted Dan to have the key fob.

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running, after it had been rusting away in a garage for 15 years. They include (from left): Louis Iacovelli, Dan’s wife Marlys Slocum, Chris Wodka, Dan Slocum, Tony Flaim, John Gara, Jason Gara, Brandon Schrupp, Steve Hochwert and Tim

North).

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Back home, he meets his wife

Dan was finally discharged and came back home. One evening, he stopped into the Boar’s Head Pub on Lake Street in Oak Park, where he met Marlys, who is now his wife. They had two boys: Rick and Scott. Dan also gained a stepson named Danny.

He recalled the date of July 12, 1979, when he and Marlys took Danny and Rick to Comiskey Park for a baseball game. (Scott couldn’t go; he was only 6 months old.) That was the date of the infamous “Disco Demolition,” when local radio personalities Steve Dahl and Garry Maier urged fans to bring along disco records that would be destroyed between the two games of the doubleheader. If you know your Chicago history, you know the White Sox had to forfeit the second game due to the mess and mayhem caused by the event.

But the Slocums were there to witness it.

Up and running

Now that the Corvette is driveable, Dan and Marlys are having a great time, zipping around town.

They recently stopped at a McDonald’s for lunch when a stranger approached Dan. The man was a survivor of the 25th Infantry Division stationed in Cuchee, Vietnam, and gave Dan an insignia key fob.

“That’s the way it is,” Dan said. “No matter where you go, veterans find each other and honor each other in whatever way they can.

“I was honored to receive key fob.”

When you see the snazzy ‘Vette now, you’ll notice a couple of signs adhered to it stating, “In Memory of Jacob.”

“He was my nephew,” Dan said.

“He graduated from York High School and went to the U.S. Navy.”

Jacob was accepted into the presti-

gious nuclear power program, which is known for being extremely difficult. Jacob apparently didn’t perform very well in his studies. Dan believes he

was bullied for it, and as a result, the young man ended up taking his own life.

Jacob will always be remembered,

though, thanks to a sign in his memory placed on a 1976 newly restored red Corvette Stingray. Watch for it around town.

Pictured are the members of the Elk Grove Car Club who came out to help Vietnam veteran Dan Slocum get his 1972 red Corvette Stingray

Touhey. (Not pictured: Pete

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Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CLUES ACROSS

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5. Calendar month (abbr.)

8. Monetary unit of Burma

11. Twyla __, US dancer

13. Everything included

14. “Antman” actor Rudd

15. Italian city

16. Nowhere to be found

17. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls

18. Turkish officer

20. Perform on stage

21. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid

22. Canadian coastal provinces

25. Furnishes anew

30. Edible mollusk

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43. One from the Golden State

45. Photographers

48. Native religionn in parts of China

49. Dickens character

50. Brodway actress Daisy

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56. Undivided

57. Daniel __, French composer

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60. Rusty

61. Jewish spiritual leader

62. Patti Hearst’s captors

63. Popular global holiday (abbr.)

64. Tall, slender plant

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4. Type of acid

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29. Persuade to do something

34. A place for travelers to rest

35. National Gallery of Art designer

36. Panamaniaan province

37. Field force unit (abbr.)

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40. Simply

41. Nigerian City

42. Not one

44. Obstruct

45. Political plot

46. Manila hemp plant

47. Dough made from corn flour

48. Fishes by letting the bob fly

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Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the Son of God.

Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to answer me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3xs). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory.

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

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Elmhurst Symphony presents ‘Elgar’s Enigma’

The Elmhurst Symphony Association (ESA) has announced that the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s season premier, Elgar’s Enigma, will be performed on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m., at ESO’s home venue at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church.

The music for the evening includes Outburst by Michael Abels, Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss and Variations on an Original Theme, the Enigma Variations, by Edward Elgar. Performing will be the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra with Music

Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, and soprano Amanda Majeski.

What’s interesting about this concert

American composer Michael Abels is best known for his award-winning scores for the Jordan Peele films Get Out, Us, and Nope. Unlike those horror films, Outburst is a “dazzlingly buoyant and colorful work, and an exciting roller coaster ride to kick off the 2023-24 season,” one ESA member said.

According to Musical America, soprano Amanda Majeski is acclaimed for her voice of “silvery beauty.”

Majeski has appeared with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Metropolitan Opera of New York, and countless opera houses and concert halls around the world. A native of Chicagoland and a graduate of Northwestern University, where she studied with ESO conductor Stephen Alltop, Majeski returns to the Elmhurst Symphony for the first time since 2007.

On October 21, 1898, Edward El-

gar sat down to noodle at the piano after a long day of teaching. His wife Alice suddenly interrupted, saying, “Edward, that’s a good tune… Play it again, I like that tune!”

The tune of which Alice was so enamored eventually became the Enigma Variations — one of the greatest and most popular orchestral works of all time!

Ticket information:

Season subscriptions and single concert tickets for the 2023-24 season are on sale now. Subscribers can save up to 25 percent off single ticket prices and take advantage of discounted tickets throughout the season. Additional subscriber benefits include priority seating and flexible ticket exchange privileges.

Subscriptions and single tickets may be ordered online, by phone,

or at the box office the day of the event. Visit ElmhurstSymphony.org/ elgars-enigma or call 630-941-0202.

Auditions begin for GreenMan’s production of ‘Blithe Spirit’

Actors who admire Noel Coward’s comedic ghost story, “Blithe Spirit,” are invited to audition for GreenMan Theatre Troupe’s November production of the celebrated British play. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 and at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St. An audience favorite, “Blithe Spirit” showcases the humorous antics of Brits Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth, who get more than they bargained for when they invite a medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a séance at their home. GreenMan Theatre first produced Coward’s “improbable farce” as part of their second season in 2005.

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“We’re ready to have fun with this show again as part of our 20th anniversary this year,” said David Soria, GreenMan Theatre’s artistic director, and the play’s director. “It’s a great play for actors. The characters are all delightful. Even the smaller roles have wonderful comedic moments. Actors will be challenged to learn a proper English dialect and to keep up with the fast pace of the play.”

Madame Arcati prepares to enter into a trance while the Condomines look on, a production still from the GreenMan 2005 production of “Blithe Spirit.” Auditions for the upcoming production will be held Aug. 27 and 28. For more information, email gmttauditions@gmail.com or log on to www.greenmantheatre.org.

There are roles for five women and two men. The characters include Charles Condomine, a middle-aged writer, and his second wife, Ruth. They have invited another couple, the Bradmans, to join them for dinner. Madame Arcati, an eccentric older woman, is their last dinner guest. Charles has invited her to conduct a séance as research for his book. Although it appears the séance was a flop, Charles is soon convinced that he hears and sees the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Rounding out the cast of characters is the Condomines’ inexperienced young maid, Edith.

GreenMan Theatre’s “Blithe Spirit” will open Friday, Nov. 10 and run for two weekends, with eight performances scheduled. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. The production closes Sunday, Nov. 19. For more information, email gmttauditions@gmail.com or log on to www. greenmantheatre.org.

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York football team makes big progress in offseason Dukes ready to reload on heels of historic 12-1 run

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

With his roster hit hard due to graduations, York football coach Mike Fitzgerald knew plenty of work would need to be done in the offseason. And it was. “We’ve bene lifting weights since January and working hard in the weight room and in summer camp,” he said. “This is the fun stuff now. I’m really pleased with how we have progressed throughout the summer and have continued to build on what we did. We saw a lot of guys step up and take on new roles after we lost a lot of starters. We had to see if guys would step up and I had a feeling with the work they did in the offseason that they would do that. They were great. Our juniors have done a great job mixing in with the returning seniors. It’s always fun to watch a team come together like that.”

York is coming off a historic 2022 season where it went 12-1, won the West Suburban Conference Silver Division title and advanced to the

Class 8A state semifinals, losing to eventual state-champion Loyola Academy. On paper, Fitzgerald noted the Dukes have four starters back on each side of the ball, but “a lot of guys in our rotation gained valuable experience last year,” he said. Starters back on offense include Colin Cushing (center, senior), Gavin Honken (right tackle, senior), Luke Mailander (wide receiver, senior) and Jake Melion (senor), who logged a lot of time at the running back position. Mailander is committed to Illinois State.

Defensively, linebackers Cole Ostendorf (senior) and Joey Maucieri (senior) are back, along with Joe Reiff (defensive line, junior) and Jack Troutmann (defensive line, senior). Key newcomers on offense include Chris Danko (senior) and George Kekos (senior) at wide receiver and senior Sean Winton at quarterback, as well as Austin Bagdasarian (senior) on the offensive line.

“We make tweaks here and there with schemes,” Fitzgerald said. “Of-

fensively, you adjust to the personnel you have. It’s the same scheme, though it may look a little different. I think we are pretty balanced in terms of being able to run the ball and pass the ball. We have some dynamic playmakers who can make some big things happen.”

On the other side of the ball, Jimmy Conners (linebacker, junior), Donato Balice (cornerback, senior) and Anthony Prosser (safety, senior) have impressed this summer. “Defensively, our strengths are we are extremely physical and our ability to stop the run,” Fitzgerald noted.

Fitzgerald added a big question mark to start is establishing depth at every position. “We have to continue building depth at every position because we play a tough schedule and we are in a tough league,” he said. “We know guys will get dinged up here and there. We have to make sure guys are ready to go.”

Special teams, Fitzgerald noted, will also be a calling card thanks to the talents of kicker Damian Glodz

York football team opens season Friday in Glenview

Defending WSC Silver champions to be tested early and often

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York football team’s 2023 schedule is no joke. The Dukes loaded up a non-conference slate with elite programs ahead of what always is a tough West Suburban Conference Silver Division schedule. York is the defending WSC Silver champion and reached the Class 8A state semifinals a year ago under the direction of coach Mike Fitzgerald. York will face six teams on its schedule this season that made the 2022 playoffs and five that advanced to at least the second round of the postseason.

York opens the season Friday in Glenview against defending Central Suburban Conference South Division champion Glenbrook South, which finished 10-1 last year. Game time in Glenview is slated for 7 p.m. The Dukes host their home opener on Friday Sept. 1 against defending Class 5A state champion Nazareth Academy out of LaGrange Park. The Roadrunners finished 10-4 last year but did not win their Chicago Catholic League/East Suburban Catholic Conference Green Division that featured St. Rita, Niles Notre Dame and Benet Academy.

York then heads to defending WSC Gold Division champion Downers Grove South for a Friday, Sept. 8 battle to round out its

non-conference slate. The Mustangs swept the Gold title at 6-0 and finished 6-4 overall. York’s longstanding game with WSC Gold neighbor Willowbrook out of Villa Park is not on the schedule this year.

The Dukes open defense of their WSC Silver title on Friday Sept. 15 at home against Oak Park-River Forest (4-5, 1-5 a year ago). York heads to Hinsdale on Friday, Sept. 22 to face Hinsdale Central (4-5, 2-4 in 2022) before continuing the mid-season road trip Friday, Sept. 29 at Downers Grove North (7-4, 3-3 last year).

The Dukes face fellow Class 8A

semifinalist Glenbard West at home Friday, Oct. 6. The Hilltoppers went 11-2 last year and 5-1 in WSC Silver play. York has defeated West in each of the last two seasons. York won an intense 12-10 game in Glen Ellyn in 2021 and then edged the perennial state power 17-13 in Elmhurst last season.

York heads to Western Springs to face Lyons Township (9-3, 4-2) at the Lyons Township South Campus for a Saturday, Oct. 14 1:30 p.m. matinee game (LT’s homecoming game). York then wraps up the 2023 regular season at home Friday, Oct. 20 against Proviso West (3-6, 0-6 last season).

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Head Coach Mike Fitzgerald

(senior) and junior punter Brennan Kennedy. “We have very good special teams,” he said. “Both of them are very talented.”

York opens the season Friday in Glenview against a Glenbrook South team that went 10-1 and then hosts defending Class 5A state-champion Nazareth Academy in Week 2. “Our two non-conference games are tough, and our conference is always a gauntlet,” Fitzgerald said. “A lot of teams in our league continue to get better. Glenbard West is very good. Lyons Township I think will be very talented. Downers Grove North keeps getting better. I think we are in a good spot and the guys are ready to go and ready for competition.”

Fitzgerald said York’s recent bigstage success has numerous origins. The Dukes are 20-3 over the last two seasons. “It’s the continuity of our coaching staff across all levels,” he said. “We’ve had very good retention of coaches, which is a huge part of our success. These kids are learning schemes and terminology at a young

age and that allows them to play fast if the coaching is not changing each year. The communication also has gotten a lot better between players and coaches. “Another big thing is the kids believe in what we are doing. They have seen the results of what can happen if you work hard and buy into what we are saying. There is positive momentum and a strong belief that we can continue to elevate this program.”

One subtraction to the schedule is the longtime neighborhood rivalry game against Willowbrook. Fitzgerald noted new WSC scheduling rules have each team playing one game per year against a team from the opposite division on a rotational basis, instead of the previous two games per year — meaning York and Willowbrook will now meet once every 7 years (there are 7 teams each in the WSC Silver and Gold).

York’s WSC crossover game this year is against defending Gold Division champion Downers Grove South.

Defending state champion

ICCP football team ready to tackle Chicago Catholic League

Two games on tap against fellow state champions Nazareth and Loyola

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

If by the time Oct. 27 comes around and the IC Catholic Prep football team isn’t well-prepared to begin defense of its 2022 Class 3A state title, something would be seriously wrong. The Knights, in their first season in the Chicago Catholic League, will be tested and then some with a schedule that features games against the defending Class 5A and Class 8A state champions.

ICCP, under the direction of coach Bill Krefft, open the 2023 season Friday at home against Bowman Leadership Academy out of Gary, Indiana. Game time is 7 p.m. at Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex. Bowman went 3-6 last year. The Knights then will host Chicago Orr on Friday, Sept. 1 in another non-conference game. Orr, out of the Chicago Public League Blue-West Division, went 5-4 last season. IC Catholic Prep then heads to Lisle to face Benet Academy on Friday, Sept. 8. Benet went 4-5 last season. Benet has an IHSA-listed enrollment of 1,271 compared to ICCP’s 368 listed enrollment. The Knights open CCL/East Suburban Catholic Conference Orange Division play Friday, Sept. 15 at home against defending Class 5A state champion Nazareth Academy out of LaGrange Park. It will be Naz’s second trip to Elmhurst in four weeks after facing York in Week 2. Nazareth Academy went 10-4 last year. ICCP hosts Chicago Marist on Friday, Sept. 22. Marist was bumped out of the Class 8A state playoffs by York in the second round last year. Marist finished 7-4. Another CCL/ESCC Orange game takes place Friday, Sept. 29 at St. Francis in Wheaton. The Spartans went 11-2 last year and advanced to the state semifinals. ICCP defeated St. Francis 25-14 last year

York boys golf team downs state power St. Viator

Atendido is meet medalist in IC Catholic Prep dual against St. Francis

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys golf team opened the dual-meet portion of its schedule with an impressive 150-151 non-conference win over St. Viator, a team Dukes coach Jim Borel believes is a Class 2A state title contender. Senior Kevin Koenigsberger, junior Brendan Carroll and freshman Will Huber all shot 2-over 37s and sophomore Sal Purpora added a 39 in the win at Maple Meadows in Wood Dale.

“We are a very strong team up and down the lineup this year,” Borel said. “We have two seniors, Kevin

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and Jack Tomei, who are very good golfers and great leaders. They set the tone in practices and meets of hard work, respecting the game and having fun.”

Borel also is high on the Dukes’ junior class. “Our junior class is also very strong,” he said. “Brendan, Hans, Caden Buenz and John Kellam had great success last year on an 8-1 JV team and they have all worked hard to improve over the summer.”

Sophomore Purpora is up with the big club and contributed York’s fourth counting score in the big St. Viator dual win. “Sal is very talented and

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crossover action. The Knights return home in Week 7 on Friday, Oct. 6 to find Class 8A state champion Loyola Academy from Wilmette awaiting. Loyola, which defeated York in the Class 8A state semifinals last year, went 13-1.

ICCP rounds out regular season action with a game at Chicago De La

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Salle on Friday, Oct. 13 before wrapping up conference play at home against Oak Park Fenwick on Friday, Oct. 20.

De La Salle went 1-8 last year, while Fenwick went 5-5.

The Knights will play six home games this season at Plunkett with road games only at Benet, St. Francis and De La Salle.

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consistent,” Borel mentioned. Freshman Huber is joined on the varsity by classmate Jacobs. “We have two very talented freshmen up on varsity in Will and Gage,” Borel said. “Will and Gage are excellent golfers who will be mainstays on the varsity for the next four years. They remind me of Matt Buckley and Josh Labounty, Jordan Less and Will Gunst, or even further back, Joey Wark and Tanner Obal, who as freshmen, played varsity all four years and pushed each other to become better golfers. It will be exciting to have them on our team for the next four years.”

Earlier, York won the IC Catholic Prep invitational at The Preserve at Oak Meadows in Addison. York shot 313 to take the title. Huber shot 75 and was the second-place medalist, while Carroll shot 77 and was the third-place medalist. Jacobs shot 80 and Bjorlin shot an 81.

York also finished third in a quad meet with fellow conference foes Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central, as well as one of the St. Charles schools at Carriage Greens Country Club in Darien. The Dukes shot a strong 303, 10 shots better than its

debut score at the ICCP invite. Jacobs finished with a 73 in the quad, while Huber and Bjorlin shot 76 and Koenigsberger finished with a 78. Through those first three events, the Dukes were averaging a 153 as a team for nine holes. Huber was leading the team in average at 37.6 for nine, while Koenigsberger was at 38.3. Jacobs was at 39.2, while Carroll stood at 39.4 and Bjorlin was at 39.8, proving Borel’s remarks about roster depth. “We are looking forward to a successful season in a brutally difficult West Suburban Silver where we will battle with the best teams in the state,” Borel said.

IC Catholic Prep boys golf

The IC Catholic Prep boys golf team dropped a 161-164 contest to Wheaton St. Francis at Maple Meadows in Wood Dale. Zazz Atendido led the way for the Knights with a 1-over-par 36. Junior Zach Spencer shot 41. Junior Danny Fromelt shot 42, while junior Luke Beckman shot 45. Atendido was the meet medalist, coming in a stroke lower than St. Francis low-scorer Beckett Jones (37). “While we came up short to

St. Francis, there were positives to be taken from today,” IC Catholic Prep coach John Quinn said. “For starters, Zazz seems to be rounding into his elite form with each added start. He was medalist with a 1-over 36 on what was a very windy day at Maple Meadows. Not to be a broken record, but Zazz would tell you that he’s only scratching the surface of his true potential.”

Quinn was pleased with the progress he saw from other players in the meet. “Zach Spencer rebounded from a less-than-stellar round last week to card a 41,” he said. “Danny Fromelt grinded his way to a 42 on a day in which he wasn’t at his best. As we’ve been searching for another player to step up, Luke Beckman came through with a 45 in what was his first-ever varsity competition. While we’re still searching for our first competitive victory, it’s important to note only one of our current varsity golfers (Atendido) has extensive varsity experience. With added experience, I expect to see better results and more widespread consistency. Our season will continue to offer chances to improve and achieve.”

Scene from the opening of Field Elementary School

Friday October 6 Loyola Academy* 7:30 p.m.

Friday October 13 at DeLaSalle (Chicago)

Friday October 20 Fenwick

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Barr was the recipient of the 2019-2020 York Val Cothern junior female athlete of the year award. Barr went over the 1,000-career kill threshold last fall for the Dukes girls volleyball team and still has a season to add to that total.

The York girls tennis team started its 2023 season on the right foot by winning the 32-team Jacobs invitational hosted by Algonquin Jacobs High School.

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Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12 baseball game.

Head Coach Bill Krefft

*= 2022 state playoff qualifier

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Elmhurst Public Library programs

Friday, Aug. 25 from 2-4 p.m. Friday Features: Sunset Boulevard

Enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/Friday. No registration required.

Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Canasta

Join us for a friendly game of Canasta every week. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. No registration.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 1-3 p.m. Bridge and Pinochle

Enjoy an afternoon of card games every week. Prior experience is required. No registration required.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 3-4 p.m. Android Basics

Learn more about your Android device and gain new skills. We’ll share useful apps and answer questions. Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required.

Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. American Mah Jongg: Open Play

Gather every Wednesday for American Mah Jongg, a game of skill, strategy, calculation, and a certain amount of chance. Live in-person. No registration required.

Thursday, Aug. 31 from 7-8 p.m. Riverview Remembered

At one time, Riverview was the

world’s largest amusement park, covering 140 acres with 100 attractions. Learn about its early beginnings and amazing history of the rides and people who worked there. Live in-person and on Zoom. Registration required.

Friday, Sept. 1 from 2-4 p.m. Friday Features: Space Oddity (2023)

Enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/Friday. No registration required.

For more information about any of these programs, call (630) 279-8696 or visit elmlib.org/events

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SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS

Elmhurst Youth Baseball & EYB Cougars Softball House League registration is NOW OPEN!

Register NOW to be a part of the fastest growing baseball & softball program in the Western Suburbs!

The Fall Baseball and Softball Leagues are a non-competitive league focused on training and player development. It is a 5 or 6 week program scheduled to start in September and conclude in October with all practices and games taking place on the weekends.

Games are scheduled for each Saturday with practice prior to each game. If there is a rain-out then the game/practice may be rescheduled for Sunday.

Elmhurst Youth Baseball is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 19.

The EYB Cougars softball program is open to girls ages 4 to 14.

Fall ball allows for players to begin practicing and playing in divisions that they may qualify for in the following Spring season or to continue their development in the divisions they currently compete.

REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL BALL SEASON IS OPEN!

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