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District 205 Board discusses policies for upcoming school year Health and Safety Plan approved

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Athena Arvanitis was absent from the meeting.

Safety Plan approved Near the end of the meeting, board members voted unanimously to approve the district’s health and safety plan for the opening of the upcoming 2021-22 school year. The first day

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The district’s plan for the school year includes a pre-COVID-19 pandemic schedule, with five full days of in-person instruction per week. The new school year will also include extracurricular activities.

The district’s plan states that masks are optional for vaccinated students and staff while they are in school buildings. Masks are strongly recommended for students who have not been vaccinated, or not yet eligible to be vaccinated.

Masks are optional outdoors for all students and staff. Regardless of vac-

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County reports 75 percent increase in COVID-19 cases Delta variant blamed for surge across the country

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On Wednesday, July 21, The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) reported a 75 percent increase in COVID-19 cases and a 44 percent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the previous week among DuPage County residents.

At that time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) projected that the Delta variant was comprising more than 83 percent of new COVID-19 cases across the country and was creating a higher level of risk for unvaccinated people.

In DuPage County, as of Wednesday, July 28, DuPage County’s COVID-19 community transmission was considered at “Substantial” level per the CDC. The recent rise in cases and hospitalizations is also attributed to the more contagious Delta variant.

Vaccines continue to be the best form of protection against COVID-19, including the Delta variant, and help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

DCHD strongly endorses the recently updated CDC masking guid-

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West Suburban Bank, Old Second Bank announce merger

Aurora-based Old Second National Bank and Lombard-based West Suburban Bank jointly announced last week the signing of a definitive merger agreement for Old Second to acquire West Suburban Bank in a cash and stock transaction valued at $297 million, according to a news release posted on Old Second Bank’s website.

The terms of the merger agreement were approved unanimously by the board of directors of both banks. The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The name of the combined new bank likely will be Old Second National Bank, according to the Daily Herald.

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opened in 1962 with its first branch in the Eastgate Shopping Center off Westmore-Meyers Avenue in Lombard—has 43 locations in DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will counties, including four locations in Lombard and one in Villa Park. Old Second Bank has 28 locations throughout DuPage, Cook, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, Will and LaSalle counties.

“West Suburban has served its customers and communities for nearly 60 years. I could not be more proud of our team, the bank we built together and the positive impact we’ve made in the western suburbs of Chicago,” said Kevin Acker, chairman of West Suburban Bancorp, Inc. “Much like West Suburban, Old Second has a long history of supporting its com-

munities and for over 150 years has helped individuals and businesses in Chicago and the western suburbs through a relationship-banking model.

“We expect that the community bank culture and values that we share with Old Second, and the expanded products and capabilities that we will have following our merger will enhance our ability to provide exceptional banking services to all of our customers. We truly believe this combination will bring out the best in both of our companies and create a better bank for our employees as well as the customers and communities we serve.”

The merger will give the pro forma company approximately $6.2 billion

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“We are extremely pleased to announce the combination with West Suburban,” said James Eccher, president and chief executive officer of Old Second Bancorp. “West Suburban is a franchise we have known and respected for a very long time.

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RICHARD “DICK” D. BRUCE, 85 Services Friday, Aug. 6 Richard “Dick” D. Bruce passed away on August 1, 2021 at his home in Elmhurst at the age of 85. Dick is survived by his dearly loved and caring wife of more than 63 years, Betty, his three cherished daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl (Kevin) Smith, Joyce Bruce-Jiaras (MJ), Karen (Jeff) Benzin, his six adoring grandchildren Kristine (Gaëtan), Connor (Olivia), Jenna, Jake (Hannah), Anna and Cole, as well as his beloved brother Frank (Joni) Bruce. His dear brother-in-law Steve (Darlene) Huska. He is remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews, cousins and many close friends.

Dick was born in Kansas City, Mo., during the Depression on July 13, 1936 to Murrel and Gertrude (Dake) Bruce. He had an idyllic childhood with loving parents and many adventures and fun exploits in the pastures, woods and ravines in Mission, Ks. Dick met the love of his life, Betty, at the age of 16 and they built a life together which included a very tightknit family, many deep and abiding

friendships, a wide social circle, international travel, and dedicated involvement in charitable organizations, their church and the community.

Dick graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in business administration. Dick went on to enjoy a long career as an executive at Sears, Roebuck and Co. A promotion to the national headquarters brought his family to Elmhurst in 1969. His 33-year career at Sears encompassed a wide variety of positions from Catalog Order Buyer to Human Resources Management in the areas of training, recruitment, international operations, labor relations, and compensation and benefits.

Dick’s charitable contributions are too numerous to list. Highlights include 12 years as a volunteer fireman in Mission, Ks., where his father served as the fire chief for 50 years.

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been through this before, sometimes companies want cash up front or something, but this one does NOT. It’s a ‘pay as you go’ so as they grow past the pre-determined base, then they earn back their incentive.

“It is a successful business. I think it’s important to help old and new businesses grow and expand. We have had a business-friendly community for the past decade or so to make the City attractive to investors.

“We are asking that you support this.”

First Ward Alderman Jennifer Veremis spoke in support of the report as well.

“I too would like to support this measure as I believe it is an under-served market in the area,” she said. “The trend seems to be toward electric vehicles and this roof will allow them to directly charge their inventory right on site. This company is forward-thinking for the long-term.”

Dunn suggested increasing the amount of the incentive to overlap with the program already in place.

“I looked at the figure of $250,000,” he said. “Their solar feature would cost as much as $12,000 a year but would significantly reduce electricity costs. I started to look at a lower number, but now I’m thinking it should be more.”

Dunn moved to amend the report to reflect a change in the length of the incentive from ten years to 12.

“With the current incentive set to expire in seven years and this [proposal] being for only ten years, that’s only three years to lock that in,” he said. “I’d like to extend that to 12 years.”

Dunn’s motion was seconded by Ald. Talluto to change all references in the report from a ten-year to a 12year term.

Ald. Deuter posed a question.

“By extending this, we’re not changing the amount of the incentive or the financial amount, are we?” she said.

He also held leadership positions at the American Cancer Society, Elmhurst Park District, Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library Foundation, Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, Yorkfield Food Pantry, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation and the National Association of Retired Sears Employees.

Dick remained active and physically fit throughout his life enjoying running, hiking, playing racquetball and golfing at his home in Lake Geneva. He had many interests including vintage cars, flying airplanes, bridge, Bible study, carpentry, public speaking with his radio-quality voice, and most importantly, spending time with his grandkids. Dick was a fun-loving, sometimes ornery, playful “kid at heart” and was al-

ways up for sledding, fort-building, fishing, dancing and playing games.

Dick’s generosity of spirit extended beyond his family. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his kindness, warmth, integrity, willingness to help and personable, friendly presence.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6 at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York St. Private interment will be at Arlington Cemetery in Elmhurst. For information – Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, call 630-834-3515 or visit www.

ElmhurstFH.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dick’s name to the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry, 1083 S. York St., Elmhurst or www.eyfp.org.

DOROTHY L. PASIJ, 86 Dorothy L. Pasij, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 21, 2021, at the age of 86. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Peter in 2015 and is survived by her daughter Linda Pasij. Dorothy was a member of the Red Hat

Society and also a member of the Moose Lodge in River Grove. Service and Interment were held in private at the Elm Lawn Cemetery.

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Dunn confirmed that as soon as they earn the $250,000, they would have it back.

“I like the idea because it gives us a five-year extension,” Dunn said.

Deuter agreed.

“IMotorsports has established themselves and the proposed expansion is good for the City,” she said.

“In Elmhurst, I don’t fault any company for asking [for tax incentives], the challenge for the City is to only allow what [will benefit the City and the business]. This will include the solar roof, which most directly affects them by lowering their electrical bills.

“I hope with this incentive iMotorsports will be able to continue to thrive.”

The motion to change the amount from 10 years to 12 years passed unanimously (with one absence and one vacant seat) and the vote to approve the measure passed likewise.

ation, we hope it will start improving.

At this time, Elmhurst’s mail is coming on a one-day delay and we hope to hold it there.”

Levin reminded the audience that Quigley had helped the City with funding for the Metra station as well.

Council discusses tax incentives; masking requirements; postal delays FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On Monday, Aug. 1, the Elmhurst City Council held its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Following public forum, the Consent Agenda passed without any items being pulled for further discussion.

Tax incentives for iMotorsports approved A report out of the Finance Committee was discussed about continuing to provide sales tax incentives for iMotorsports in the amount of $250,000 for a period of ten years.

Second Ward Alderman and Finance Committee Chair Bob Dunn introduced the issue to the Council.

“IMotorSports has another request for a $250,000 sales tax incentive,” he said. “The first one was successful, its purpose was to help them with their lot. After they grew, we passed a $500,000 tax incentive, which we’re in the midst of right now.

“The second one actually expires in 2028, so it has a while to go. My position is that we have a pretty good business in town and we’re happy to see them successful. Admittedly, we had some concern with a third request in such a short period of time, but the first appeared to be for incremental growth, but now they are poised for even more growth.”

Fourth Ward Alderman and Committee Vice Chair Noel Talluto explained what the company intends to do, moving forward.

“As everyone can see we have a report that was supported and, through discussion, we agreed that it met the sales tax incentive program,” she said. “The company is serving the ATV [all-terrain vehicle] and personal watercraft market. They are building a solar roof to not only protect their current inventory but also to charge future inventory. We believe [electric vehicles] are the trend for the future.

“The terms are beneficial, if you’ve

Postal service continues to lag but is improving Mayor Scott Levin announced that he had been in touch with U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley who had offered to look into Elmhurst’s postal service, which has been seriously lacking of late. Quigley provided a letter to the City that he had received from the manager of postal operations for the U.S. Postal Service.

Grabowski followed up and found out the person has only been in the position for four weeks.

“Cong. Quigley was here today [Monday, Aug. 1],” Levin said. “He and I and [First Ward] Alderman [Marti] Deuter visited Greencastle and Lexington Square, during which time Quigley compared serving his constituency to a game of ‘WhackA-Mole.’ Just as something comes up here, and then something else comes up over there. You just take care of one issue and another comes up elsewhere in his district.

“As we come off the COVID situ-

Levin mentions sharp increase in COVID cases Mayor Levin addressed the Council about continuing to be cautious about COVID-19 restrictions as the number of cases is still on the rise.

“I wanted to comment on masking,” he said. “I met with some County officials and everyone reported that all is well, then in a matter of a couple of hours, the transmission had increased.

“It has gone from low to moderate to substantial in about four weeks.

“The CDC has issued warnings and the State and County have agreed we should wear masks in indoor spaces.

The positivity rate was less than one percent at 4th of July but here it is, about four weeks later and it’s now at four percent.

“We see that ICU [Intensive Care Unit] and non-ICU demand has been increasing since Dec. 2020, even as people are getting vaccinated. It’s clear that the vaccines are the most helpful and the best protection against illness and death. Those who are not vaccinated could lead to greater and more powerful [health situations].

“Vaccines are now plentiful and there are ways to receive them, even if you are homebound, so please get in touch with the DuPage County Health Department or call City Hall and we can help you through the process.

“At City Hall, we are going to have patrons and workers wear masks, other than when they are sitting down to eat. When you’re in public or in retail stores, residents are urged to please use masks, urge others to do so and encourage others to get the vaccination, so we don’t go backwards.”

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Civil unrest, a global pandemic, flooding, but we’re still standing Steve Morley reflects on his career in public service

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What he’s most proud of It’s not long into a conversation about Morley’s tenure before the words “flooding” and “stormwater” come up.

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To the mayor’s seat and beyond Flooding—stormwater—civil unrest—a global pandemic. All Elmhurst needed was a flock of locusts and raining frogs to make Steve Morley’s two terms as mayor complete.

He had served six years as alderman in the 6th Ward, one four-year term then, two years into his second term, he ran successfully for mayor.

After 14 years on the City Council, Morley has decided it is time to step aside and move on.

“I wanted to spend more time with my wife and family,” he said. Asked about future political aspirations, he says he has no plans at the moment, but “never say never.”

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Former Mayor Steve Morley is surrounded here by the Kindergarten Class at Elmhurst Academy in 2019, when he came out to take part in their Election Day for a new class president and vice president. The Independent interviewed Morley last week to hear his reflections on his time in public office. Morley said one of his favorite parts of the job was working with youth.

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“Any and all credit that gets attributed to me is all because of one person and one person only and that person is my wife, Nancy.”

Those are the words of former Mayor Steve Morley, who met with the Elmhurst Independent to share reflections on his career as alderman and mayor of the City of Elmhurst.

He fondly shares the story of his decision to run for political office—it was her idea!

“My wife was going through [chemotherapy] and we’re sitting there in the hospital and we’re thinking, ‘What are we doing in life? What’s next for us?’ and she said to me, ‘Why don’t you run for alderman?

I know it’s on your list.’ Here’s a woman going through cancer treatment who wants me to run for alderman because it’s ‘on my list.’ ” Morley was clearly astonished at his wife’s selfless act.

“She’s the reason I do everything.

She’s it.”

The Morleys proudly have three children—Reed, 24, who obtained an MBA at the beginning of May and is now living and working in Austin, Texas. Daughter Jeanette, 22, ran on the track team at Belmont University, but was red-shirted during COVID-19 last year, so she has another year of eligibility.

Jeanette is staying another year, not only to complete her track career, but also to pick up a second major.

While she would have graduated in May with an audio-engineering degree, instead she’ll graduate next year with degrees in sports broadcasting and production as well. She is now working for the Nashville Sound, a Triple-A baseball team.

Twenty-year-old Anna, a junior at Clemson University, is the only one who is home for the summer, working at the Elmhurst YMCA.

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Police beat

July 24 Ricardo Estrada, 39, of Northlake, was charged with DUI, driving while license revoked, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper tinting, failure to signal, improper lane usage and disobeying a stop sign subsequent to a traffic stop near Willow and Grantley at 1:27 a.m.

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.

Assault, battery July 26 Michael J. Turacek, 32, of Elmhurst, was charged with aggravated assault in the 200 block of E. Belden at 7:04 p.m. According to police, a victim related during the course of an argument with Turacek, the suspect allegedly pointed a knife at her and stated he was going to stab her.

July 25 Police said officers responded to the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer at 12:41 a.m. for the report of a verbal domestic. The reporting officer met with the victim who reported the suspect struck him in the face after he refused to exit her vehicle. The victim refused to sign complaints and both parties were released from the scene.

July 21 A victim in the 300 block of W. Lake told police at 3:52 p.m. that a verbal argument turned physical when the suspect grabbed the victim and threw him in a foam pit. The victim did not sustain any injuries. The suspect is described an Hispanic male with an average build. This case is pending investigation.

Criminal damage, criminal trespass July 26 A victim in the 100 block of S. Pick told police at 3:41 p.m. that a Comcast cable line to his home was cut at two locations and the cable line is missing. An investigation is pending.

July 22 A complainant in the 100 block of N. Addison told police at 9 p.m. that an occupant of a blue Dodge Durango pointed an airsoft gun and shot at his vehicle, damaging the rear passenger side window. The offending vehicle then left the area in an unknown direction.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance July 28 A 36-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery in the 200 block of Fair at 8:01 a.m. A victim told police that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect punched him and struck him in the back of the head with an object. Officers observed injuries to the back of the victim’s head and on the left side of his face.

A victim in the 300 block of W. Grand told police at 4:11 p.m. that the suspect arrived at his place of employment, caused a scene, and left before police arrived. The manager signed a no-trespass notice against the suspect. An investigation is pending.

July 27 A victim in the 600 block of W. Gladys told police that subsequent to an argument, the sus-

CALL 800-222-TIPS pect pushed him and threatened to beat him up. There were no signs of injuries. The victim was previously granted an emergency order of protection against the suspect. The suspect was served with the order of protection on a short-form notification.

July 25 Police said officers responded to the 500 block of S. Spring at 3:06 p.m. for the report of a domestic disturbance. Officers spoke to multiple witnesses who reported they heard a female subject screaming for help. Officers entered the residence but were unable to locate the parties involved. The victim was later located and stated she was involved in a verbal argument with her boyfriend and does not wish to sign complaints. The reporting officer contacted the boyfriend and he reportedly provided a false name during the course of the investigation. A warrant is pending for obstructing identification.

DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, illegal possession of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor July 28 Lidany R. Cojom Villalta, 18, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, illegal transportation of alcohol and no insurance; Saul Cifuentes Garcia, 21, of Bensenville, was issued citations for possession of open alcohol by a passenger and no seat belt; and Yobany Estrada, 20, of Villa Park, was issued citations for possession of open alcohol by a passenger, consumption of alcohol by a minor and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Church at 12:31 p.m. Police said a search of the vehicle yielded several cans of open alcohol.

Anthony E. Taylor, 39, of Lombard, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, while Sarah S. Johnson, 33, of Chicago, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic crash near Route 83 and St. Charles at 9:11 p.m.

July 25 Gianna Contos, 19; and Aidan Landreth, 19, both of Elmhurst, were issued citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor and possession of a false ID, while Roshan Hoffman, 19, of Elmhurst, was cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at 2:38 a.m.

Daija Hurks, 24, of Berwyn, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol, possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle, speeding and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and North at 2:19 a.m.

July 23 John Kurator, 56, of Crest Hill, was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no seat belt and no insurance subsequent to a single vehicle crash near York and Second at 12:05 a.m.

Fleeing, eluding

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported five incidents of fleeing and eluding in which drivers of a vehicle or a motorcycle reportedly fled after a traffic stop was conducted.

Harassment, threats July 23 Police said a reporting officer met with a complainant at a business in the 800 block of N. Larch who reported at 3:09 p.m. that a coworker made threatening statements. The suspect denied making any statements or owning any firearms. The reporting officer met with the business manager who stated both the complainant and the suspect were sent home pending an internal investigation.

July 21 A victim in the 200 block of S. Pick told police at 11:48 a.m. that she received several text messages from a suspect in violation of an order of protection. The reporting officer attempted to contact the suspect but was met with no results.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance July 26 Gregory Williams, 26, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis by a passenger in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Kenilworth at 9:27 p.m.

July 25 Jerry Urraco Pineda, 21, of Miami, Fla., was charged with driving while license suspended, possession of cannabis in a vehicle and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at 3:58 a.m.

July 24 Ashley Romano, 29, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle and no headlights subsequent to a traffic stop near Robert Palmer and Schiller at 11:08 p.m.

July 23 Andreasea A. Cramer, 24, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a motorist assist near York and Roosevelt at 5:04 p.m.

Peter Tlatenchi, 24, of Bellwood, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle and expired registration subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at 11:46 p.m.

Suspicious circumstances July 27 A victim in the 300 block of Larch told police at 4:07 p.m. that he used a website to list his home for rent. The following day, he learned an unknown suspect used his rental information and photos without his permission to list his property on several websites. An investigation is pending.

July 22 Police said a reporting officer met with a complainant in the 400 block of S. Spring who reported a suspicious vehicle pulled behind her vehicle as she entered her residence. The complainant suspects a previous neighbor may be following her. The reporting officer spoke with the suspect who denied being in the area at the time of the incident and agreed to have no contact with the complainant.

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

July 27 Identity theft was reported in the 900 block of Swain at 6:45 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used his personal information to open a fraudulent bank account.

The bank canceled and closed the account.

March 17-July 26 Home repair fraud was reported in the 300 block of E. Cayuga between the above dates.

A victim told police that she provided a deposit for replacement windows. The suspect has ceased all communication with the victim. An investigation is pending.

July 23-July 24 Attempted burglary was reported in the 700 block of Spring. A reporting officer met with the victim who reported an unknown suspect(s) entered the garage through the unsecured main door. Several items were out of place but nothing appeared to be missing.

July 23 Theft was reported in the 600 block of N. Michigan at 1:33 p.m. A victim told police that she inadvertently left her ring on a changing table at the above location. When she returned, the ring was no longer there.

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 2:12 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed a blue lunch bag from her unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot of the above location.

July 6-July 23 A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered an unsecured school bus and damaged the dashboard and its electrical components sometime between the above dates.

July 21 A victim in the 800 block of S. Hillcrest told police at 5:16 p.m. that he provided his Social Security number to a website claiming to be from the Illinois Secretary of State.

July 9 Identity theft was reported at Elm Creek Drive at 8:25 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect used her personal information to purchase Target gift cards. An investigation is pending.

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DiCianni resigned before his term was completed in order to run for the DuPage County Board. When the mayor’s seat became vacant, Levin was elected by the City Council to serve as Acting Mayor until the spring election, which was only a few months away.

“Elmhurst was hit with a devastating flood during that interim period when [Levin] was acting mayor,” he said. “It happened after my election to my first term, but before I was sworn in. I like to ‘blame’ Mayor Levin, I like to joke that he ‘created this flood problem’ and then just dumped it into my lap on my first day!”

Morley said he was proud with what the City Council had accomplished with flood abatement and stormwater mitigation.

“We have 12 stormwater projects that are on line and one more that’s coming, so 13 stormwater projects,” he said. “I believe the number is 121 acre-feet of storage that was added and that was all done during the eight years I was mayor.

“I’m very proud of that, but I must emphasize that it was definitely a team effort. One of my childhood friends, a man I’ve known since 5th grade, (6th Ward) Alderman Jim Kennedy was chairman of the City’s Public Works & Safety Committee. Let me tell you, without him, it would never have happened.

I don’t think people realize how talented he is and what an asset he was to the City while we were making those kinds of decisions [about stormwater projects].

“We’ve worked well with Burke Engineering on several city projects and Jim Kennedy is like having Christopher Burke himself on the City Council, in terms of knowledge and ability.”

Is he the stormwater mayor?

“It wasn’t necessarily on my radar to run as the ‘stormwater’ mayor, but I recognized it as a problem.

One of the things I learned from [former Mayor] Tom Marcucci is that, for most of us, our biggest asset is our home and he always felt it was his job as mayor to protect the value of our homes.

“Flooding was definitely a threat, not only to the homes that flooded, but a threat to every homeowner in Elmhurst. If we have a reputation that we flood, it would reduce the property values of every single home in town.

“Whenever I would talk about stormwater, some would lament, ‘oh, you’re only protecting six homes, or only eight homes.’ The truth is, we’re protecting all 16,000 homes in Elmhurst in terms of property values.

“The way we aggressively addressed that is something I’m definitely proud of. There were a lot of long hours and tough conversations, but ultimately, we got a lot done.”

‘Keep your foot on the gas’ The City’s momentum with economic development is also a source of pride for Morley. He recalled a phrase he learned from Tom Marcucci: “You have to keep your foot on the gas.”

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The way we aggressively addressed (flooding and stormwater issues) is something I’m definitely proud of. There were a lot of long hours and tough conversations, but ultimately, we got a lot done.”

– Former Mayor Steve Morley

“I am someone who believes in responsible, controlled economic development,” he said. “Not everything is a perfect fit for Elmhurst so you encourage people to build in your City by offering things like TIF Districts and tax incentives, things like that, but it’s important that you protect the current economic base as well.

“Fifty percent of our time was spent on protecting businesses in town—you saw a lot of that during COVID-19—and the other 50 percent is doing our best to market Elmhurst to make it a desirable place for people to invest their money, to show the business community that we are business-friendly, but also make good deals and good decisions on behalf of our current base.“ About Addison Street development Morley said that the development of Addison Street came about thanks to listening to the experts and taking a ‘Field of Dreams’ approach.

“When I was an alderman, we had a demographer and an urban planner do a study to determine what Elmhurst could and could not handle [because the City is landlocked].

We looked at a lot of data, for example, to decide on what kind of a development would be good for the site that is now the 255 building.

“First of all, they said upscale apartments would do well and they did, they’re flourishing. They also said Elmhurst has enough population to sustain what he called two downtown streets—so we had York St., but they said Addison Street could be developed successfully.

We had a ‘Field of Dreams’ moment when we were trying to build a parking deck and it was certainly, ‘if you build it, they will come.’

“I’ll never forget, Assistant City Manager Mike Kopp came to me with a map and he had identified eight parcels of land. He said, if we build this parking deck, here are eight places that could be redeveloped with the extra parking.

Then about a year and a half ago, he brought in the same map again and seven of the eight parcels were either developed or under development and I believe the final parcel is actually being developed right now.

“With economic development

ARCHIVE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Former Mayor Steve Morley did an outstanding job every year delivering the annual State of the City address, which sometimes featured a spot-on impersonation of Tom Marcucci. Following his decision not to seek a third term, some have asked if Morley has other political aspirations. He said no, not at the present time, but “never say never.”

and good forecasting, it worked. readers of the Elmhurst IndepenAnd that’s exciting.” dent that the City Council is always planning, but much of the work is Urban planning: a long game; done behind the scenes in CommitComprehensive Plan: a tees. long document “Whatever the aldermen and “Urban planning is a long game. mayor are discussing at a CounIt just doesn’t happen overnight. cil meeting, it is most likely that You really need a plan and we are issue has been on the radar for six always doing a lot of planning in El- to eight months, maybe a year,” he mhurst. To those who are unfamil- said. “The first time it’s brought up iar with what we [as a Council] are in Council, some residents think it’s doing, there is a 100 percent chance a last-minute decision and they say, that there is a plan behind it and that ‘Why didn’t we know about this? we’ve likely been working on it for You should have been working on months or even years. this.’ Well, the fact is, there is a “The City has a Comprehensive plan. There’s always a plan.”

Plan and it is updated frequently.

When Jim Grabowski came on [as Surprise, surprise!

City Manager], he did a big reThe Independent asked what launch of the Comprehensive Plan. surprised Morley about serving as The residents and City Council mayor. Unlike Tom Marcucci or were invited to provide input. It is Pete DiCianni, Morley was an alhundreds and hundreds of pages but derman before he was elected mayit’s packed full of data.” or, as was Levin.

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley ham“Like Alderman Levin, I knew all mered home the value of planning the moving parts, but I really didn’t to Morley as well. know the day-to-day work the may“I was having lunch with Con- or has to do. We share certain duties gressman Quigley six years ago and … but when it comes to the rest of we were talking about redeveloping the aldermanic duties, committees, the train station. I made my pitch, making things law, etc., the mayor I said, ‘We have a serviceable train has limited work to do in that restation, but it’s not great, it isn’t gard. The work the mayor does is ADA-compliant, but it’s the busiest probably 80-85 percent different stop on the line,’ I made a whole from what the aldermen do. What case for it.” really surprised me was the amount Quigley responded by saying, “I of work the mayor did that really appreciate it and I understand it. Do didn’t involve the Council memyou have a plan?” bers.

Morley was caught a little off“When you’re an alderman, it is guard and pointed to his head and your collective duty to work on besaid, “It’s all up here.” half of Elmhurst. When you’re the “Well, Mayor, I appreciate it and mayor, you are one of many mayI support it, but I cannot help you ors within DuPage County. Through if you don’t show me a plan,” the the DuPage Mayors and Managers Congressman said. “I understand Conference (DMMC), you work towhat you said, you put together a gether with other mayors in DuPage plan and I will help you get fund- County, so your role isn’t just Elming.” hurst, it’s working for the County, Morley and the City staff did just too.” that and now, in 2021, the Metra The DMMC, called a COG—a station is on the horizon.

Council of Government—was a “We went back to Congressman great value Morley didn’t appreciQuigley with a plan and he got us a ate until he was introduced by Tom bunch of federal money.”

Marcucci, who advised him to get Morley reminds residents and the involved.

“It’s one of the most rewarding aspects of being mayor,” he told Morley.

“When you’re working with other mayors, it’s amazing how many ideas get exchanged,” Morley continued. “One of the best things that makes government work at a municipal level is the sharing of ideas and it’s made possible through DMMC.” Editor’s note: Due to space limitations, this is Part 1 of the Independent’s story on Steve Morley’s Reflections. Part 2 will be printed in an upcoming issue of the Elmhurst Independent.

Still to come: Read about Morley’s favorite part of the job (hint: it involves Scout troops and youth groups visiting City Hall), his least-favorite part of the job, how he helped the City through COVID-19 and periods of civil unrest not seen since the 1960s, and what he feels his legacy should be. He also has more good stories about the people he has worked with along the way.

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(Continued from page 6) July 1 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of E. Park at 12:10 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and removed his wallet. The victim discovered unauthorized charges on his credit cards.

Unemployment benefits identity theft

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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Many share blame for inner-city crises; small thinking won’t fix the problem

By Jim Nowlan Not long after college, in the late 1960s, I was visiting friends on the gentrifying near northwest side of Chicago. My host couple and I took a stroll, before a night on Old Town nearby.

As we came upon the Armitage Avenue Methodist Church, we saw maybe a dozen young men lounging on the broad concrete steps that led to the imposing church doors.

“That’s Bobby Rush,” whispered friend Gordon, nodding to an obvious leader of a lively discussion ongoing at the foot of the Lord’s house.

Seeing us, the gang leaders (even a downstater like me could tell that’s who these dudes were) beckoned us up. They put quart beer bottles in our hands, and we bantered about nothing for a few minutes; then departed with a wave, beers in hand. The Black Panther and Young Lords leaders had more important things to talk about during their powwow.

My takeaway: Back then there were just a few big gangs in Chicago, So, as bad as the gangs were, there was identifiable leadership. And power can talk to power, when absolutely necessary. Just as city leaders did from time to time, through back channels, with an earlier gang leader, Al Capone, when necessary to see that an election came off without any mayhem.

Today in Chicago, there are about 60 gangs, according to the Chicago Crime Commission, and many more semiautonomous offshoots, some on but single blocks, and 100,000 plus members. Gang members outnumber the Chicago police 9-to-1. How do you like them odds?! No wonder so many cops long to depart the city for safer jobs in nearby suburbs.

Nor is there anyone for the cops and city leaders to talk to. Power is atomized, and Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods must often seem like free-fire zones among teens.

Fast forward from Bobby Rush, now a 15-term veteran of Congress, to the early 1980s. My boss, Gov. Jim Thompson, directed me to spend some time in East St. Louis, to see if there were any positive leaders in that benighted city across from its Missouri namesake, whom the governor might support with social and law enforcement programming.

I spent a month in and out of ESL (there was no place in the city of 40,000 to stay). I met Sister Julia Huiskamp, a tough, saintly sort of

the Mother Teresa variety. There are a rare few like her in many of our depleted neighborhoods; not enough to make much of a difference. There was a young man, a college graduate, who had started a printing company.

Locals were pinning some hopes on him. A printer myself, I could tell from the outdated equipment in his shop that the business wouldn’t last a year. It didn’t.

I reported back to Big Jim: There is really no effective leadership you can deal with. The city is too far gone.

Role models like businessmen, the middle class, school teachers and cops, who lived elsewhere, have all abandoned ESL and neighborhoods like it.

Fast, fast forward to a couple of years ago. I return to ESL to be on a panel discussion, sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council, a fine, do-good group. We meet in a government building, the only kind still standing. On my purposeful, slow drive through the city of 25,000 (82,000 in 1950), I see little business activity other than liquor stores and storefront churches, a neon cross faintly blinking above one of them.

Whole neighborhoods are vacant, trash strewn, houses falling down— apocalyptic.

Once vibrant neighborhoods on the South and West sides of Chicago mirror ESL. You can see this, by taking the Number 20 CTA bus west on Madison from Michigan Avenue out to Austin Boulevard, on the border with Oak Park. (I’ll bet you don’t.)

The bus takes you from glitter to litter.

The homicide rates in ESL and downstate cities like Peoria are even higher than in Chicago, yet they don’t have the Magnificent Mile of Michigan Avenue and tourism to protect. No, it’s Chicago that national newscasters imply is on the bubble, between vitality and fateful disarray.

Liberals, conservatives, the middle class—we’re all at fault. For example, when I was a college student in the 1960s, Aid to Families with Dependent Children was barred to households in which there was a man present! Further, we ploughed new expressways expressly to keep blacks separate from whites. And we built high-rise hellholes to house lots of poor folks behind those expressway walls. We put “Willis wagon” trailer classrooms (named for a city school superintendent) on segregated school grounds, to keep blacks away from our kids.

There is a lot of blame to go around.

What to do? Get 20,000 to 30,000 at-risk teens out of their

neighborhoods. After all, that’s what everyone else who can has done.

Maybe to programs like the Lincoln ChalleNGe residential school “boot camp,” located downstate, started by former Gov. Jim Edgar (the camps are for the National Guard, which runs the program). And maybe to CCCtype camps in the wilderness, the types that lifted thousands of young whites out of their poverty plight during the Depression—and which mostly barred blacks.

We also have to repair, somehow, the crumpled subcultures of our depleted neighborhoods (including as well those for young white single mothers in my rural Illinois).

Too many of these young mothers in urban and rural America have neither parenting skills nor positive

support networks, and find drugs and alcohol a comfort in a world which overwhelms them.

Small ball won’t make a difference. President Biden thinks big, but he apparently wants simply to throw money at people, and not use it to hold them accountable for striving to better themselves.

As for Chicago, I think Mayor Lori Lightfoot should take a page from the playbook of another female Chicago mayor. In 1981, Jane Byrne moved into the infamous Cabrini Green public housing project on the Near North Side of Chicago. Sure, it was a gimmick, but it focused awesome public attention. And Cabrini Green is now gone, though probably more so because developers wanted to put upscale condos in its place.

Lori—and her inner team—should move to Englewood or another violent neighborhood for six months.

Take apartments, live there, and set up a mini-City Hall, where supplicants would have to visit to do business.

After all, Englewood is just as much a part of the city as Lake Shore (now DuSable) Drive.

Chicago’s out-of-control gangs pose an existential threat to Chicago’s future, which is otherwise bright and shining. Small ball won’t do it.

We are reaping what we have sown.

Jim Nowlan is a former state legislator and aide to three Illinois governors. A retired professor of American politics, he writes a newspaper column on Understanding Illinois.

Cullerton calls on Congress to repay National Guard for safety mission in D.C. As chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is calling on the U.S. Congress to repay debt owed to the National Guard for its service providing security to the U.S. Capitol in the wake of the Jan. 6 riots.

“The riots at our nations’ capital were a scary time for many,” Cullerton said. “Hundreds of men and women from Illinois were sent with the National Guard to assist in the aftermath of those riots, putting their safety on the line to protect the Capitol. It is only fair for them to be fully

compensated for their duties.”

With expenses from the D.C. mission still outstanding, the National Guard is facing devastating prospects if this funding is not immediately repaid, including a reduction in exercises, weekend training, and potential furloughs, placing a significant financial burden on individual members of the guard, putting their monthly drill checks and insurance payments in jeopardy.

“These soldiers put their lives on hold including jobs, schooling, and time with their families to support the needs of our country,” Culler-

ton said. “I urge Congress to act as quickly as possible to address this debt and prevent any further burdens on our Illinois National Guard.”

More than 25,000 Guard troops answered the call in January to protect the Capitol following the Jan. 6 riots. Thousands remained in Washington, D.C. until the end of May to provide support to local law enforcement and ensure the safety of the nation’s capital city.

(Editor’s note: This was received from the office of State Sen. Tom Cullerton.)

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Slices of life

Laughing at the perks of widowhood

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I find it appropriately appropriate that the introductory quote for this column comes from the person who inspired my writing. Erma was funny, but she was wise as well.

In the vein of the opening quote, I give you perspectives on widowhood. I’ve lamented and bemoaned my circumstance, not understanding why such a thing could possibly happen to me.

But it did. And lamenting and bemoaning, however appropriate, are just not all that fun. And life is meant to be fun; it is meant to be filled with joy and laughter, in the best of times, but even and maybe more importantly, in the worst of times.

With that thought in mind, I’ve put together a short list of the many perks of widowhood. They come in the wake of lamenting.

They come in the wake of living out something beyond your reality.

They come despite it all.

Perks I’ve noticed about widowhood: • You can double dip into the salsa or sour cream and no one cares.

• You not only get to pick the TV show, you also get to hold the remote (and control the volume!)

• No one steals your covers or hogs all the pillows.

day went. (Who wants to rehash that crap?)

• You only have to make half the By bed.

JILL PERTLER • Disconnecting their cell phone Columnist — think of the monthly savings!

(Not to mention the time you save not having to text them multiple times a day.)

• No more wasted time being • No more private jokes. Those intimate with the person you love. personal moments are so overThat leaves you free to pursue rated anyway. other hobbies, like lying awake • A streamlined schedule. No and staring at the ceiling. need for kisses goodbye, kisses • Less laundry. Less clothes in hello or bedtime kisses. the closet. More hanger space for • You get to figure out how to you! do all the things he or she used to • You never have to worry about do, like pay the bills, fix a faucet what you’re going to do on Friday and cook. Remember, learning is night. Netflix rocks! So does growing! drinking alone.

• When you go out to eat, no one • Simplicity in the kitchen: You will say, “Want to split dessert?” get to cook dinner for one — every You get to eat the whole thing night. yourself.

• No bickering about whose And so on … The perks are turn it is to take out the garbage never-ending, just like grief. or mow the grass or unload the It feels weird to laugh when dishwasher. It’s always your turn! you are supposed to be sad, when • No more fighting for alonesociety almost requires you to be time. sad (but doesn’t want you to cry • No need to expend the time, in public — too uncomfortable!) energy or money on one of those But in the wake of grief, laughter sappy, romantic anniversary cards. feels good, even if it feels a little • If someone forgets to flush the out of place or weird. It shouldn’t. toilet, you know who to blame.

Laughter is natural.

• So many (many, many) It is healing. It is a universal invitations to social events. (Not.) human behavior, and that speaks But that’s OK because antisocial is volumes. the new black.

Erma was right. Laughter and • No one to ask you how your pain are separated by a thin line. I,

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“There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.”

— Erma Bombeck

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A Lifetime of Education:

Dr. Faith LaVelle celebrates 100 years of life devoted to education During her youth, Faith also fell Education continues lege in 1943 with a bachelor’s deAfter graduating summa cum gree in zoology, and then earning in love with the outdoors. She remembers summer trips to Maine to laude from Mount Holyoke Col- her master’s degree in 1945 in the visit her grandparents.

“They had a large garden and a cottage on a lake and we could go swimming,” she said.

Even though she loved many aspects of nature, when she finished her public school education as valedictorian of her high school class in Catonsville, Maryland, and entered Mount Holyoke College, she didn’t plan on majoring in science. But she credits great science professors at her college with attracting her away from an English and history track and toward zoology. She said she feels these fields go together well.

“You need to know how to write and present in science, asking a question and figuring it out. You have to be very precise,” she said.

“My writing and speaking skills came in handy. And later, as a teacher, using language and trying to make sense to other people was important. You have to know who you’re talking to and adjust your language to your audience to get them to want to learn more.”

same department there, she moved on to Johns Hopkins University to study for a PhD in biology. This is where she met her husband Arthur LaVelle, who had earned his college degree in biology at the University of Washington in Seattle while doing World War II factory work. He and Faith, now married, moved from Baltimore to Philadelphia, where Arthur worked toward a PhD in Anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Meanwhile, Faith finished writing her thesis and received her PhD from Johns Hopkins in 1949.

While waiting for Arthur to complete his PhD studies in Philadelphia, Faith was invited to assist in the teaching of microscopic anatomy to the first-year medical students at Penn. In 1951, with both PhD’s in hand, the couple moved to Illinois, where Arthur had been appointed to the faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. They bought their home in Elmhurst and began their professional careers. Within a few years their daughter Audrey was born, and Faith chose to be a stay-at-home mom for a while. She soon saw her life being divided up among her interests.

“There are three parts to my life,” Faith said. “These would be my family life, my professional life and my life as a volunteer.”

That mixture was unusual at the time, and the profession of science was predominantly male.

“My husband and I were in the same field,” she said. “We were SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent This is Dr. Faith LaVelle, a long-time resident of Elmhurst, cur- both interested in developmental rently living at Park Place, who just celebrated her 100th birthday. “I neurobiology, the development of guess I’m a natural teacher,” she said. “I used to play games with my the nervous system. We both were active members of the American sister where we were teaching the dolls and teddy bears.”

Association of Anatomists and the Society for Neuroscience. When he first came to his position in Illinois, his department asked me to stay with them for a while, doing research and publishing with Arthur th and assisting in teaching one of the courses to the medical students. But I could not get tenure there. I could not go up the faculty track because of anti-nepotism rules. I was the wife of a staff member. He went up the ranks, and I became primarily a research worker.”

The big change came in 1971, when the Department of Anatomy at Loyola University of Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine in Mayth wood invited me to join their faculty.

Dr. LaVelle remained at Loyola for 16 years, moving up the ranks to a full professorship before retiring in 1987. She directed the first-year, basic science course in Histology (cell biology of the body’s organs) as well as lectured and led laboratory sessions in the preclinical Neuroscience course. During her tenure she received several teaching awards and mentored Anatomy graduate students working toward their Ph.D. degrees and their own Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst futures as science teachers. In adFor more information or to donate dition, she enjoyed several years of

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“I’ve just been living one day at a time,” said Professor Emerita of Anatomy and longtime Elmhurst resident Dr. Faith LaVelle, reflecting on her recent 100th birthday.

It’s a simple way to sum up the century she’s spent on earth, a life that has been filled with family, education, and service.

Born Faith Wilson, she started life in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

“Our house was next to the high school where my father was the principal,” she said.

He was also working toward a doctoral degree in education with a special interest in the new field of two-year junior colleges. By the time Faith was entering third grade, the family left Vermont and began a series of moves in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md., as new junior colleges began seeking her dad’s help in developing programs. His final stop was with the University of Baltimore, where he became its president.

Even as a child, Faith was drawn to education.

“I guess I’m a natural teacher,” she said. “I used to play games with my sister where we were teaching the dolls and teddy bears.”

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Symphony set to launch new season Sept. 18 Well-loved masterpieces, favorites from musical theater, and dazzling performances by instrumental soloists and the Apollo Chorus of Chicago await classical music enthusiasts in the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s highly-anticipated 2021-22 season.

Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, concert programs will offer music for a wide range of musical tastes, and special events throughout the season will infuse the concert experience with a celebratory flavor.

The ESO’s home at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church offers a contemporary space in which to enjoy performances with family and friends.

The season begins in September with a program of well-loved musical theater favorites, selections from Star Wars Suite by John Williams, and Gershwin’s Variations on I Got Rhythm.

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor (Mvt. 1), Ravel’s Bolero, and Respighi’s The Pines of Rome are showcased in the second concert of the season, followed by a January program featuring music of Handel, J. S. Bach, Vivaldi and Telemann displaying the outstanding talents of the ESO woodwinds and brass.

Bach’s St. John Passion, sung by the acclaimed Apollo Chorus of Chicago, takes center stage in March, and the season comes to a rousing conclusion in May with a concert starring percussionist She-e Wu

in a breath-taking performance of Higdon’s Festive Overture and the ESO playing music of Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff.

Concert dates and times are as follows: Concert #1: Saturday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Concert #2: Saturday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.

Concert #3: Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, 3 p.m.

Concert #4: Saturday, March 12, 7 p.m.

Concert #5: Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m.

This season, the Symphony will offer five different concerts; patrons can choose packages of three to five concerts for any dates. Special discount subscriptions ranging from $90 to $130 are available now through Sept. 1.

Those who become ESO members by subscribing will also receive substantial discounts on additional single ticket purchases, free exchange of ticket dates for most concerts, and invitations to subscriber-only events.

To become a member or request a season brochure, call 630-941-0202 or visit www.elmhurstsymphony. org.

Caputo to enter Roll of Remembrance James E. Caputo, deceased May 11, a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran, will be honored during the 1 p.m. honor guard ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 15, by having his name placed

in the Roll of Remembrance at the Veterans Memorial in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park.

Caputo entered the service July 27, 1964, attaining the rank of Special-

ist 4 and was discharged on July 22, 1966. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expert (Rifle M014) and Sharpshooter (Pistol .45 Caliber).

Elmhurst Public Library programs Aug. 6-13 Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9:30 – 10 a.m.

Saturday Stories Enjoy stories, music, and movement, exactly right for families to share together.

Live on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Saturday, Aug. 7 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Internet and Computer Safety Get tips you can use to stay safe online. Learn how to spot phishing and other malicious threats while navigating online.

Live on Zoom. Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Monday, Aug. 9 from 1:30-2 p.m.

Music of the Animals (for families) We love animals and their sounds! Listen to the sounds animals make as they talk and move, share stories about them, and enjoy music based on animals. Don’t miss this fun, interactive event!

Live on Zoom: Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

LinkedIn Basics Learn about LinkedIn, social media for professional networking, and how to set up an account.

Live on Zoom: Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 7-8 p.m.

Peaches and Baseball The 1992 film, A League of Their Own, introduced

modern America to the women who played professional baseball during World War II. The AllAmerican Girls Professional Baseball League was so successful that it continued for nearly a decade after the war ended. Who were the real women who joined the league that inspired the film?

Join Rebecca Tulloch, a modern Rockford Peach and manager of the League of Our Own vintage softball team, as she traces the truth and fiction behind the hit film.

Live on Zoom: Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Thursday, Aug. 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Culture Club: Castles of Europe Join avid traveler and librarian Faye LevinO’Leary for an exploration of the castles that they not only visited, but also worked and lived in. Learn about individual castles through fascinating facts, history, and symbols used. Enjoy Faye’s own photos as well as those gathered to delve into these castles’ stories and famous uses of their facades.

Live on Zoom: Register at elmlib.org/athome.

Friday, Aug. 13 from 2-3 p.m.

Pets at Butterfield Park (for families) Bring your pet to Butterfield Park and enjoy socially-distanced animal activities. Pets must be leashed.

Register to reserve a time slot: elmlib.org/athome Info: (630) 279-8696 or elmlib.org/athome

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Pictured here, surrounded by members of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, is Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop. The ESO is anxious to start off a brand-new season in September.

EAG holds opening for ‘Engaging Frida’ The Elmhurst Artists Guild (EAG) hosted an opening reception for “Engaging Frida” on Friday, July 16 in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum.

Forty-five local artists were juried into this exhibition inspired by Frida Kahlo. The lively evening featured Mariachi music by Juan Diego Rojas and Juan “El Aguila” Reyes with piano and cello by Brian Gaona and Kate Nadolski.

Guest speakers included Reyna Torres Mendivil, the Council General of Mexico in Chicago; Carlos Tortelero, founder and director of the Mexican Museum of Fine Art; Diana Martinez, director of the McAninch Art Center at the College of DuPage;

and State Representative Deanne Mazzochi.

The exhibit was juried by abstract artist Heidi Becker, owner of The Studio Uptown in Western Springs.

The following artists received awards for their work: Best in Show - Rhonda Popko First Place - Annemarie Spencer Toedt Second Place - Joan Curran Third Place - Marlene Vitek Honorable Mentions - Kimberly Stourton, Sarah Johnson, Shannon Carroll, Debra Vaccaro “Engaging Frida” will remain on display through Saturday, Aug. 28.

For more information, visit elmhurstartistsguild.org.

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Lu Doty joins DuPage Foundation as volunteer EU’s ELSA founder named to prestigious committee

The DuPage Foundation has two new committee members approved at the July 15 Board of Trustees meeting. Lu Doty joins the Bright & Early DuPage Committee and Leanne K. Harbaugh joins the Grant Committee. These individuals join nearly 150 other generous volunteers who are helping advance the Foundation’s vision of raising the quality of life throughout DuPage County.

“Much of our success at the Foundation is due to the expertise of our volunteers and the skills they bring to the table,” said Dave McGowan, Foundation president & CEO. “Their unwavering commitment to philanthropy and to the Foundation is evident in the quality of service and care

they provide when working with us on various projects. All of our volunteers add something special to the Foundation, and we are so fortunate to have people interested in making an impact within our community and beyond.”

pus. She also worked as a family advocate and resource consultant for children and adults with disabilities in several states. Though she is re-

tired, Doty will be teaching a course of students on college campuses.

For more information, call 630at EU on individuals with differing abilities and mentoring an honors 665-5556 or visit dupagefoundation. student’s project on the inclusiveness org.

Doty joins Bright & Early DuPage Committee

Lu Doty has dedicated her entire career to education and held various teaching roles in special education, early childhood special education, elementary education, and high school completion. Before retiring in 2021, she spent 32 years as a professor in special education and early childhood special education at Elmhurst University (EU). Doty created and directed the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA) for young adults with disabilities, a four-year post-secondary certificate program with the students integrated on cam-

Dr. Kelly Talks Straight

About Sciatica

Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information.

To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly SynowiecMoroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts.

MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest.

FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately.

Left untreated, sciatica can lead to permanent nerve damage - and lifelong pain.

MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica.

FACT: In severe cases, sciatica can lead to the inability to control your bowels or bladder - leading to embarrassing situations.

MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica.

FACT: Drugs like muscle relaxants, pain killers, narcotics, antidepressants, and antiseizure medications have serious potential side-effects and do not cure the root cause of sciatica.

MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.”

FACT: Physical work or simply sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to sciatica. Accidents and trauma can also be the culprits. Pregnancy can cause sciatica.

Sciatica can affect anyone - including

super-fit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne.

MYTH: Stop exercising and get several weeks of bed rest to overcome sciatica.

FACT: Staying active can help to relieve sciatic pain and prevent the pain getting worse. Staying inactive in bed could be the worst advice - based on a recent study in the Netherlands.

MYTH: Sciatica requires surgery.

FACT: NO! There’s been a huge breakthrough in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain. It’s a new procedure called Non-Surgical ReConstructive Spinal Care. The excellent results from this treatment have been published in major medical journals.

Success rates are up to 88%.

MYTH: “There’s nothing anyone can really do. I’m just stuck with this for the rest of my life.”

FACT: With the correct treatment from a healthcare professional who specialises in sciatica, you can find relief from the core cause - and the symptoms.

MYTH: Getting Sciatica properly diagnosed is expensive.

FACT: Not true. We are currently offering an initial consultation right here in Elmhurst for Just $43.

We have helped over 1,483 patients find relief from agonising back pain and sciatica. We are one of the first places to use Non-Surgical Re-Constructive Spinal Care.

This procedure does not require a hospital stay. The focus is on finding - and correcting - the original cause of the back pain and sciatica.

According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.”

Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe, and easy, most patients report an almost immediately relief from their back pain.

Patient Jeff P. from Berwyn wrote, “My back pain was unbearable but the worst thing was the searing burning pain I felt in my buttock and leg... my wife insisted I see doctor Dr. Kelly. I’m 95% better in just a couple of weeks.”

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You can even call on the weekend as there is always a staff member ready to assist you. During the week they are very busy, so if they don’t pick up straight away do leave a message.

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Wise Investment Builders

Proposed Modern Farmhouse by one of Elmhurst’s most reputable builders – Wise Investment Builders. Set on an oversized 64’ wide lot on one of Lincoln school’s best streets.

Over 5,300 sf of finished living space with 3 car heated $1,599,900

Lincoln Luxury New Construction Wise Investment Builders Proposed Modern Farmhouse by one of Elmhurst’s most reputable builders – Wise Investment Builders. Set on an oversized 64’ wide lot on one of Lincoln school’s best streets. Over 5,300 sf of finished living space with 3 car heated garage. Open and airy 1st floor with 2-story foyer, 10 ft ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, private 1st floor study or in-law suite, custom kitchen with large island & prep sink, high end SS appliance package, breakfast nook & family room open to backyard, walk-in pantry + butler pantry with wine fridge, mudroom, and full bath. 4 large upstairs bedrooms with hardwood floors, volume ceilings, laundry, and super luxurious primary suite with spa bath & large walk-in closet. Fully finished lower level with garden window, media room, 5th bedroom, full bath, wet bar, and storage. Smart home wired for all of today’s technology - alarm, whole home backup generator, Ring, internet, and surround sound. $1,599,900 Walk to Berens Park

The current owners hate to leave this home they poured their hearts into designing every little detail. Custom, white kitchen with large island, prep sink and seating for entertaining or eating. Equipped with high end appliance package, and large

The current owners hate to leave this home they poured their hearts into designing every little detail. Custom, white kitchen with large island, prep sink and seating for entertaining or eating.

Equipped with high end appliance package, and large eating area opened to beamed ceiling family room with gas fireplace flanked by built ins.

Formal dining room, 1st floor office, mudroom with bench and cubbies off 2.5 car heated garage with epoxy floors and custom shelving. Upstairs offers 5 beds & 3 baths, luxurious master spa bath with huge walk-in closet, soaking tub & separate shower, & laundry. $1,039,900

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Being built by a well respected, long-time Elmhurst builder working alongside an interior designer set to help pick out all of your finishes & fixtures. Offering over 4,800 sf of finished living space with its fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room!

Gracious 10 ft first floor ceilings welcome you to this impressive home with HWF’s & extensive trim & ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, a 2.5 car garage, custom kitchen w/ huge island, high-end SS appliances (Wolf & Sub-Zero) & eating area open to family rm w/ fireplace, master suite w/ spa bath, designer plumbing/lighting fixtures, surround sound + more! .

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Originally built as builder’s own home, this home spares no detail or upgrade. Four finished floors with nearly 6,000sf of finished living space, exquisite millwork, 2-story foyer, open floor plan, coffered ceilings, chef’s kitchen with elevated seating island, beautiful hardwood flooring, walk-in food pantry, 1st floor office and 3 car heated garage. Upstairs offers a huge master suite with luxurious master spa bath with steam shower and custom-built walk-in changing room, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, laundry, and a finished 3rd level with skylights (playroom, golf simulator, yoga study). $999,800

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Edward-Elmhurst Health news

Simple exercises for new moms Women’s bodies go through big changes during pregnancy, including the most obvious — weight gain.

The average woman gains 30 pounds during pregnancy, and many moms are eager to lose those pregnancy pounds.

First, it’s important to remember that it took roughly nine months to gain the weight, so it’s going to take a while to lose it. Stay consistent with workouts and combine proper diet with cardiovascular and resistance exercises.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends women start exercise as soon as it is medically and physically safe after giving birth. Women should ask their doctor when it would be a good time to resume exercising.

Women who have C-sections will need even more time to heal. They should start exercise slowly and use caution, especially when working on their midsections.

The American Council on Exercise recommends building up to 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise (biking, walking, swimming, jogging, etc.) for 3-6 days per week, in addition to performing resistance training 2-3 days per week.

These lower body, upper body and core exercises are recommended for new moms: Lower body exercises: • Bridges: Lie on the back. Bend both legs with feet flat. Raise glutes while keeping your core tight. Pause for a few seconds then lower glutes

back down to the floor.

• Squats: Stand in front of a chair.

Place feet hip-width apart. Keeping the core tight, bend legs and shift hips back as if moving to sit on the chair. Raise back up and squeeze glutes.

• Lunges: Place one leg forward and one leg back. Keep back heel off the floor. Keeping core tight, bend both legs making sure your front knee stays above the ankle and back knee stays below the hip. Raise back up and squeeze glutes.

• Kegels: Squeeze pelvic floor muscles. Note: Many women do Kegels while urinating. Try to stop urinating midstream for a few seconds, then release.

Upper body/core exercises: • Supermans: Lay face down on

the stomach with arms and legs extended. Squeeze glutes, engage core and lift both arms and legs toward the ceiling. Hold for 3-5 seconds and come back down.

• Planks: Get into pushup position.

Place hands under shoulders. Keep core tight, hips down and square to the floor. Hold the position as long as possible.

NOTE: If this is too hard on the wrists, place forearms on the floor with elbows directly under shoulders.

• Bicycle maneuver: Lay on the back. Place hands behind neck, legs bent. While moving one leg in toward chest and one leg away from the body, twist torso while bringing opposite elbow to opposite knee. Try not to let feet touch floor.

• Bicep curls: While keeping upper arms at the sides of the body and not moving, raise forearms without curling wrists. For resistance, use bands, dumbbells or even cans of soup.

• Chair dips: While sitting on a chair, place hands on the seat. Carefully move off the chair. While keeping elbows tucked in, lower the body by bending arms. Raise the body by straightening arms. Don’t lock out elbows.

Finding time to exercise can be challenging while caring for a newborn, but it’s still possible. Women should lean on the support of family and friends to make time for selfcare.

Learn more at www.eehealth.org/ services/pregnancy-baby.

Cantigny’s Civic Awareness Series presents ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ Free program in partnership with League of Women Voters of Wheaton

The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with an in-person viewing of the 1939 classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

The movie screens on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., inside the

Cantigny Park Visitors Center. The program and parking are free, and registration is not required.

Complimentary popcorn and bottled water will be available.

Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a family-friendly comedy-drama starring Jimmy Stewart as Jeffer-

son Smith, an idealistic newcomer to the U.S. Senate fighting against political corruption.

Directed by Frank Capra, the movie earned 11 Academy Award nominations and is considered one of the greatest films of all time.

After the movie, the League of Women Voters and McCormick

House will raffle 10 copies of Ian Rosenberg’s 2021 book, “The Fight for Free Speech: Ten Cases that Define our First Amendment Freedoms.”

Rosenberg is speaking at the following Civic Awareness Series event, an online program via Zoom, on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Cantigny Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset and closes an hour after sunset on Wednesdays. The Robert R. McCormick House, a historic house museum, is currently closed for renovation and will reopen to the public in 2022.

More information and a calendar of events is online at Cantigny.org.

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New law aims to expand affordable housing through $75 million investment, tax credits

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. JB Pritzker last week signed a measure aimed at increasing affordable housing investment in Illinois, as well as a measure expanding the state’s low-income energy assistance program.

House Bill 2621 aims to create incentives for building and maintaining affordable housing projects through investment of federal funds and tax credits. Pritzker signed the bill at the Hope Manor II affordable apartment complex in the Englewood neighborhood on the South

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Nancy Hughes Moyer, the CEO and president of Volunteers of America Illinois which developed and owns Hope Manor II, said the facility is an example of “affordable supportive housing at its best.”

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cifically designed for head-of-household veterans and their families.

The Englewood community has seen its population decline from just less than 100,000 in the 1960s and 1970s to less than 30,000 today. The Hope Manor development and the area around it aims to bring people back to the community with “high quality affordable housing,” Moyer said.

“Affordable housing is a very, very powerful tool in creating and advancing community revitalization,” she said. “It brings people and density, and often replaces vacant land and abandoned properties with vibrant positive developments and activity. And what is least understood about the potential of affordable housing, is that it can be a very effective pipeline for home ownership, especially in communities struggling with negative perceptions and a desperate need of population density.”

HB 2621, sponsored by Chicago Democrats Rep. Will Guzzardi and Sen. Mattie Hunter, aims to incentivize further development of housing complexes similar to Hope Manor II. It is expected to fund the development and preservation of up to 3,500 affordable rental homes and apartments by the end of 2024, according to the governor’s office.

The new law directs the Illinois Housing Development Authority to launch a COVID-19 Affordable Housing Program and directs $75 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars to support the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in areas most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be directed to projects in “disproportionately impacted areas” based on metrics such as unemployment rate, students on free lunch programs and poverty rates.

The measure also extends through 2026 an affordable housing tax credit that would have expired by the end of the year. That credit is for 50 percent of the value of a qualified donation to affordable housing developments. Donations for the program

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Karen Davis, assistant director of the state’s Illinois Housing Development Association, said “Illinois was already facing a shortage of safe, affordable housing for extremely low-income households” prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

She said the state would have to add 250,000 affordable housing units to meet the current demand for such facilities. She said the extension of the tax credit is important, as it has created or supported 21,000 affordable housing units since its creation in 2001.

Another provision in the bill directs chief county assessment officers to create special assessment programs to reduce the assessable property value for newly built and rehabilitated affordable housing developments that serve seven or more families. While the program is required in counties with more than 3 million inhabitants, which includes only Cook County, all other counties can opt out by passage of an ordinance.

State expands Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program to undocumented individuals Pritzker also signed Senate Bill 265, a measure expanding access to the state’s Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program to undocumented individuals and prioritizing families with children under the age of 6 years old when it comes to distributing funds. LIHEAP helps low-income families pay heating, gas, propane and electricity bills.

The General Assembly dedicated more than $252 million to LIHEAP from the American Rescue Plan Act in its current-year operating budget.

The law is also changed to expand eligibility to households earning up to 60 percent of the median income level.

The formula for the fee on utility bills funding the LIHEAP program will change beginning in January 2022. It will be a 48-cent base fee for residences, and will increase by 16 cents each year in which at least 80 percent of LIHEAP funds are spent, capping at 96 cents for residences.

The bill will be 10 times the base amount for non-residential customers using fewer than 10 megawatts of electricity and 4 million therms of gas, and 375 times the base rate for those using above that amount.

Previously, those fees were 48 cents for residences, $4.80 for non-residential and $360 for higher-use non-residential bills.

The changes in the fee structure are aimed at doubling participation in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan program by 2024. That program allows utility customers to pay a certain amount of their income to a utility bill. The law is also expanded to include customers of smaller utilities.

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service on the medical school’s Admissions Committee and she also served as acting Department Chair from 1984-86 while the chairman took a sabbatical leave.

In addition to her family and university duties, Faith invested her time in volunteer work, most significantly with Mount Holyoke College and with the Camp Fire Girls youth organization. For the college she served on alumnae committees and the college’s Board of Trustees.

For Camp Fire she led two groups of girls from first grade through high school, worked with the local council board, and then served 14 years on the national board, with two of those years as National President (1978-79). Camp Fire now serves boys and girls, helping them develop personal skills and interests while gaining knowledge about the man-made and natural outdoor worlds, and beginning to think about ways to build satisfying lives that include providing service and leadership when community needs and problems arise.

“I was working and having fun with little kids and still-growing young people,” Faith said. “It was a different kind of teaching, because I wasn’t talking professionally with them. While visiting new places and gaining lifetime knowledge, we included simple things: washing their hands and their fruit, working safely with fire while camping, and behaving while visiting the Art Institute in Chicago. But as they got older, they also wanted to see what a brain looked like, so I showed the girls a preserved brain.

“Their parents might have been horrified, but the kids—they wanted to know all about it!”

In addition to many family camping trips across the whole country, her time with the Camp Fire Girls allowed her the opportunity to share the wonderful natural world around them and talk about keeping it safe and beautiful.

“I love being out in nature,” she said, “to see the mountains, lakes, and oceans, all of which were created along with the forests, plants, people, and animals that inhabit them. We really are partners with nature.”

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While visiting new places and gaining lifetime knowledge, we included simple things: washing their hands and their fruit, working safely with fire while camping and behaving while visiting the Art Institute in Chicago.

But as they got older, they also wanted to see what a brain looked like so I showed the girls a preserved brain.”

In 2012, Faith and her husband moved to the residential retirement community Park Place of Elmhurst.

There, she has led two workshops and a couple of review programs on keeping the aging brain healthy.

“We have such a broad range of knowledge and life experience among our residents here,” she said, “thus giving us the opportunity to continue learning new things just by talking to each other. And learning new things helps to keep us young.”

A visit with TC first graders Most recently, Faith also provided new thoughts for first-graders at Timothy Christian School on their 100th day of the school year. She answered questions about 100 years of life, including her earliest memories and the many changes and inventions that have come since then.

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Education services extended for special needs students Pritzker also signs bill addressing early childhood education workforce

Students with special needs will be able to finish their last year of high school regardless of when their birthday falls on the calendar, while those who lost a year or more of in-person schooling due to the pandemic and have since aged out of special education eligibility will be given another year to complete their schooling.

Those changes are the result of two bills Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law July 28 while also announcing a $200 million investment of federal funds to expand the state’s early childhood education workforce.

“Here in Illinois, our current special education law aligns with federal requirements,” Pritzker said at one bill signing ceremony in Chicago. “But if you believe a student has the right to stay in the classroom and not be yanked out on an arbitrary day that happens to be their birthday, our current laws just haven’t been good enough.”

Under federal law, students with special needs who have an individualized educational program, or IEP, are entitled to receive special education services through age 21. For many, that means their access to education services ends on the day before their 22nd birthday, regardless of where that date falls on the school calendar.

“They’ve been forced to leave their school, a place of growth, a place of comfort,” said Joshua Long, principal at Southside Occupational Academy High School in Chicago, a transition school for special needs students aged 16 to 22. “And they’ve had to leave on some arbitrary day before their 22nd birthday, and then transition to their home, where they wait for up to 10

Chamber selects Bagnole to direct Member Services

The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hired Grace Bagnole to fill its vacant Director of Member Services position, effective Monday, Aug. 2, ECCI president and CEO John R. Quigley announced.

The Director of Member Services is responsible for member recruitment, member retention and member services, along with some office management duties.

“Grace will need to the ground running to implement ECCI’s annual membership recruitment campaign as part of our numerous Chamber of Commerce Month activities during September,” Quigley said.

Bangole brings with her a career’s worth of sales and marketing experience in the building industry, most recently as sales manager at Overstreet Builders. Prior to that, she worked as sales and marketing manager for Serosun Farms, Krughoff Home Builders, Reese Custom Residences and R.A. Faganel Builders.

Last November, Director of Member Services Mariella Mastromauro resigned to accept a position with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce in Florida.

years for services as an adult with disabilities.”

House Bill 40, by Chicago Democrats Rep. Fran Hurley and Sen. Bill Cunningham, changes that law in Illinois so that when those students turn 22, they can complete the school year and graduate at the same time as their other classmates. The new law takes effect immediately.

“This bill has a huge impact on our young adults and all families as it will facilitate a smooth transition as they exit the school system,” said Anita Barraza, the parent of a special needs student. “Allowing them to stay will extend their ability to continue developing valuable life skills.”

Pritzker also signed House Bill 2748, which allows special education students who turned 22 while in-person instruction was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic to remain eligible for services through the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

“The intent of this bill is really to regain some of that learning that was lost because of circumstances created by the pandemic,” said Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, the lead sponsor of the bill in the House. “Zoom classes were particularly difficult for this cohort of students and their families, and they were left with less options as a result. So this bill will extend that and give more opportunities to students to regain some of that learning loss, just like is going to happen for every other student in general education.”

Later, Pritzker signed another education-related bill while also announcing that the state would invest $200 million of federal funds to provide additional training, mentorships and scholarships to bolster the state’s early childhood education workforce over the next two years.

Of that money, about $120 million will go toward financial support, including scholarships, to encourage child care workers to pursue advanced credentials, according to the governor’s office. Part of the money will also provide coaches, mentors and navigators with resources to help child care workers pursue their degrees.

“We are improving the lives of children across our state by giving them a new level of quality care by upskilling our early childhood workforce,” Pritzker said in a statement. “We are providing educational opportunity for 5,600 people to earn degrees that will advance their careers. And we are advancing our pandemic economic recovery. All of these investments will pay dividends for years to come.”

House Bill 2878, by Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, D-Chicago, also seeks to bolster the state’s early childhood education workforce by establishing a consortium among higher education institutions to develop ways that make it easier for child care workers to complete degree programs.

Under the bill, people who earn credentials as an early childhood educator as part of an associate’s degree program from a community college will automatically become eligible to transfer as a junior to a bachelor’s degree program at a public university.

“Ultimately, upskilling the incumbent early childhood workforce fosters racial, gender, geographic, and economic equity while enabling families to work, go to school and provide a

safe and high-quality environment for children to learn and grow,” Pacione-Zayas said in a statement. “They are the workforce behind the workforce who held us together during the

pandemic. This new law will dismantle barriers and streamline pathways for diverse early childhood professionals to meet educational goals and foster economic stability.”

Bond set for man charged with shooting at vehicles outside his home On Monday, July 26, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced that bond has been set for a Wheaton man accused of shooting at vehicles outside his home.

Anthony Holland, 23, of Wheaton, appeared at a bond hearing, where bond was set at $750,000. He has been charged with one count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, a Class 1 Felony and one count of Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, a Class 4 Felony.

On Thursday, July 22, at approximately 10:48 p.m., officers with

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Upon their arrival, officers observed four vehicles parked in the area with apparent gunshot damage including broken windows, bullet holes in the body of vehicles and bullet holes through one vehicle’s rear license plate.

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It is alleged that upon hearing this disturbance, Holland exited his home and began shooting at the vehicle as it fled the scene. Holland was taken into custody from his home on July 23, 2021, without incident.

Holland’s next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 23, for arraignment in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.

Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

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“Tommy the team’s goals and 3 assists in three contests the challenges it has brought with it. the Illinois Auditor General illegallead-up to election day. player playing first singles and first son knowing our top four players are before being sidelined with an injury. impressed the most ly “What misused his campaign funds.

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“This has been a demand the Auditor General’s rescongressional map until they get the Second and third doubles were quespowerful forehand that while overpowers The Timothy Christian boys basachallenging day Monday through Thursday (midfield) had four goals and three year and a half, and this ignation.

Instead, they legalized his census data, but despite Republican tion markswedue to able inexperience, but many of his opponents,” Mills said. ketball team didn’t mess around and then were to filland every assists, 67% face-off clip. group has stayed thefunds. course has misuse of campaign calls toplus waitaHendrick for such datawin to draw CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst have come through inIndependent every way Freshman DeVries has they this summer. weekend with a Friday-Saturday “We have an incredibly skilled kept working.

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“It was really Mountain event in Batavia, Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch a recent U12 baseball are trying “Hendrick to advantage, do offensively,” Canbefore theoffice season.

They continue from State Rep. forpacked political to up er this the week and of will havecompetition a bigDeanne MSCto explained. hasus,” tonsshore ofsaid. poafield summer for he “against some good game. said.

“The guys are looking show up every day ready to work Mazzochi.) their power. tential and is improving each week. matchup today at Wheaton Academy.toto make the right play, not the easy gether and get better.”

Trojans win their first 11 matches

nior Ben Tameling had three total blocks. Westra had 11 digs, while Steiner had nine digs and Roozeboom had seven digs. Westra had 16 assists.

York boys volleyball The York boys volleyball team was 7-7 through its first 14 contests of the season. The Dukes were 4-2 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action.

In Tyrrell a recent bit,” said.27-25, “Augie21-25, spent a25-14 lot of loss to WSC Siltime on Glenbard his game West duringinthe COVID time and has gotten better.”

Senior Liam Johnson also returns.

“Liam has a good outside shot and is a great diversion on the floor,” Tyrrell said. “He does a lot of the little things that you love to see as a coach. We have some guys back who have been through the program a little bit. We graduated some good leaders from last year’s team. It’s good that these guys saw that. We have guys now who are ready to step up.” Tyrrell also is excited about the likes of Kal Kilgast, Jake Gallagher, Aidan Johnson, George O’Brien and Dean O’Brien.

“Kal played up as a sophomore and Colton Guminoguy hasfor been will be an integral us,” said playing with Elmhurst Tyrrell.

“He’s putthe a lot of work into his Eagles Football organization since he was in 1st grade. When COVID-19 hit, Colton was invited to play spring football at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. As Illinois shut down, he outdecided there,”toPlaisier said.

“We kind leave his friends of and were figuring out how family and move downtotoplay together.”

Florida for the semester.

Plaisier Timothy Coltonnoted is in 8th grade butreturns only Ben on Vander Wal, Trey played the Varsity High Keizer andSchool Kyle team Steiner, “Ben and Trey at IMG, where areheback for usHe and KyletheSteiner is excelled. loved theexperience only otherand guywould who not hashave played a second varsity basketball,” changedofhis decision for the he added. and Academy, Trey wereColton figurworld.“Ben At IMG ingwas outable howtotokeep playup with hiseverybody straight andA’severybody figuredand outwas how to in the classroom play with them.” outstanding on the field as well.

Timothy played the live For his also academic andinathletic recruiting period event at Colton Riveraccomplishments at IMG, side-Brookfield.

“We He played well was granted $1500. decided in to a give couple there,” backgames and donate thePlaisier funds noted.to “We played Eagles. really well the Elmhurst against Homewood-Flossmoor The money will be used for and beat them in a fun exciting a scholarship fundand which can up andcover down where learned thegame cost of up to we three more aboutwho ourselves.” players, may not be able Timothy finished the summer to afford to play football.

The at theElmhurst Ridgewood live Eagles hasperiod done soevent.

“We hadfor some goodover moments,” much Colton the yearsthe coach “We played some good and said. wanted to give someone that halves of basketball. We knew same opportunity. we had some thingshastodecided work on.

Colton Gumino Overall, was home a veryto good sumto moveit back Elmhurst mer. you miss a summer, andWhen play football at York High it made this This summer better School. was feel a bigeven decision justand being together. just wanted to We playhad for ahislittle luxury last year we had so hometown andbecause Coach Fitzgerald. many returners thatholds had full played Colton currently ridethe year prior.

If Iowa we had not offers from State andhad this summer all, we wouldprograms. walk into IncarnaatWord football a season andwill it would have been a Colton have a busy two-man if Ben or to Trey summershow, as he’sand been invited hadattend an off night for whatever reaIowa, Purdue, Wisconsin, son, we Notre wouldDame, haveand found ourDuke, selves on the football losing end mostHe of the Minnesota camps. time.

This summer was very imlooks forward to starting summer portant foratthe development of the football York. guys who are expected to play a lot of varsity minutes.”

ver play, senior Sam Walsh had 10 kills, while senior Jacob Wodarczyk, senior Kevin Maranda and senior Jacob Wiggins each had eight kills.

Wodarczyk had five total blocks, while Walsh had three.

Senior David Tith had 14 digs, while senior Mitch Stephens had nine digs and junior Jake Reishus had eight digs.

Wiggins had seven digs. Stephens had 27 setting assists.

In aand 25-13, WSCComing Silver into win game loves25-21 the game. overjunior Oak season Park-River Forest, Reishus his he’s someone to keep an eye on. He’s an inside-out guy with nice moves around the rim and he can knock it down from outside. Jake ran point for us. He’s a hard-nosed, tough kid. Aidan competed as a sophomore. I love his game and what he brings to the table. He showed a lot in the summer and gained some confidence. George has a very high athlete IQ. It’s good to have him back. Dean gives us some size and strength and runs the floor well, especially in transition. He’ll get a lot of buckets out hustling guys.”

Tyrrell noted IC Catholic Prep will again host its Christmas tournament and will head to Coal City to start the season at Thanksgiving.

The Knights will again play York

had six kills, while Wiggins, Maranda and Wodarczyk each had five kills. York hit .353 in the match. Tith had nine digs, while Stephens had 21 setting assists.

Aug, 5, 2021 • 22 York also was a 25-16, 25-18 WSC Silver winner over Downers Grove North. Walsh had eight kills, while Wiggins and Wodarczyk each had five kills. York hit .425. Maranda had four total blocks. Reishus had seven digs, while senior Jeremy Becker had five Timothy digs. Stephens finished and Christian.

“It’s with nice 16 to assists. have York on the schedule again and be able to play Timothy as well,” Tyrrell said. “We added some new looks on the schedule this year with Naperville North and Lake Park. We’re happy to be back playing. The kids need this.

They need the interaction with their peers, to build something bigger than themselves and have a common purpose. We communicated that, but we also had a lot of laughs this summer.

You can tell when guys are really clicking. Our guys came together this summer and things started clicking. They have responded very well. We have a lot of optimism going into the upcoming season. They care about each other and if you have that, you have the makings of a special season.”

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team puts in hard work during summer Knights travel to Ferris State University for team camp

Mazzochi responds to SB825 • Lacrosse

Young man donates his grant to Elmhurst Eagles

Funds will establish scholarship program for players

Timothy Christian boys basketball team gets back to business Trojans take full advantage of time together this summer

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Also notable this summer was Plaisier applauded the efforts of Vander Wal and Kaiser. “Both had Timothy’s progress on the defengood summers,” he said. “Both sive end, Plaisier said. “I was hapstepped up in the sense that those py to see the willingness and want are two guys who will score points, to defend,” he noted. “The desire grab a lot of rebounds and get a is there and the effort is there. You lot of assists. It’s a new role more don’t have to teach those things all for Trey than Ben. Ben did it last the time, and that makes teaching year. Trey showed that game in and defense easier. We are a little begame out all summer. It was really hind with our rotations and discigood to see. I was really pleased plined play, but defensively I was to see how unselfish the guys are. happy to see the effort, the will and Again, even though we will kind grit. We saw a couple of real posiof have two primary scorers, they tives this summer.”

More than anything, Plaisier and led by example in making that extra pass to get the other guys rhythm his crew were thrilled to be out on shots, especially on the perime- the court in June. “It was great,” he ter. I was pleased to see that and said. “Having the guys able to play pleased to see guys make some of without masks and play at a high those shots. They have to make level of competition was awesome. those when we get in the season. We do a lot of things team-wise It’s always good to see that unself- in the summer as far as getting to ish play. That’s been our MO since know each other. We had some I have been around here. Ben and good devotionals and gave them Trey can play and score, but they some good things to think about. are very willing passers who give The unique thing with the team I up a little of themselves for their have had is you will have a couple teammates. They showed that and guys as juniors who didn’t get to play in games, but contributed in I was pleased to see it.”

Plaisier also was impressed with practice and worked hard on the the efforts of Jacob Friend and Ben scout team. Now, they come in as McMillian. “Jacob was one of the seniors and the expectation is they pitchers on our baseball team that need to give us minutes. We have took second place,” Plaisier point- some guys whose leadership from ed out. “He was with us as a junior. a pure practice standpoint has been It’s always good to see that He’s a really good leader and role great.

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Ben is the same thing.

His After leaving Elmhurst during the pandemiccan to show studythe at underIMG that you don’t need to be major roleinlast year was withGumino the classmen Academy Florida, Colton received a $1,500 grant from a star to work hard, contribute and scout team and as a practice playthe academy for its outstanding performance in the classroom and be a leader.

That to was another imer. the He field. had toUpon learn his the return other team’s on to Elmhurst, he decided donate it to portant part of our summer.” plays and run those and defend the Elmhurst Eagles program. Pictured are (from left): Ryan Engwent 14-2 in last seaguys a President, certain way.

He has aEagles, ton of JeffTimothy strom, Elmhurst Smith, Equipment Manager, son’s COVID-19 abbreviated cammaturity and leadership skills and Colton Gumino and Jason Anciulis, Elmhurst Eagles VP. will continue that way for sure this paign and went 11-1 against Metro Suburban Conference competition. year.”

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cination status, all students and staff must wear masks while riding district transportation, including school buses.

District 205 Superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell noted that the plan was subject to change, with collaboration from the board. She said masks may be required if DuPage County’s community transmission rate of COVID-19 reaches the “substantial” level.

Campbell noted during the meeting that the county’s community transmission rate of COVID-19 was classified at the moderate level as of July 27.

(Editor’s note: The rate did move from “moderate” to the “substantial” level, according to a release received from the DuPage County Health Department that was issued on Wednesday, July 28. See related story elsewhere in this issue.)

State mandates may be coming Board member Jim Collins noted near the end of the meeting that in the next few weeks, the State of Illinois could mandate what the district has to do regarding its health and safety policies.

More than 25 people spoke about the district’s mask policy during the public participation segment at the beginning of the meeting. Some of the speakers urged the board to mandate mask use in schools.

The majority of speakers told board members they supported a mask-optional policy.

One of the speakers who supported a mask-optional policy was Ingrid Palmer-Ruddle, who is a teacher in the district. Palmer-Ruddle also asked the board to provide guidance to teachers about ending conversations about students’ medical information.

Campbell presents health and safety plan Following the public participation segment, Campbell delivered a presentation about the district’s “Moving Forward Together” health and safety plan for the new school year. Campbell said the district will focus on connections and communications, as well as cultivating positive relationships.

“We will continue to foster a climate of respect and acceptance for all community members, regardless of vaccination status or views on masking,” said Campbell. Several audience members applauded her comment.

Campbell added that the district will continue to receive community feedback and will routinely monitor and revisit its plan to be ready to pivot if needed.

Campbell said that the district was focused on maintaining as close to a typical school year as possible, keeping healthy students

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in school and engaged in learning, and restoring a sense of normalcy to the district’s learning and extracurricular environments.

The district’s plan calls for keeping three feet of physical distance between people in school buildings, when possible.

The district will regularly check and clean the ventilation systems in its buildings. Additionally, the district will reinforce hygiene and respiratory etiquette, along with continuing its enhanced cleaning protocols.

According to Campbell, the district will provide a virtual learning option to a small number of students who have met specific medical criteria.

Campbell encouraged community members with questions and comments about the district’s plan to email forwardtogether@elmhurst205.org.

noted that the district’s children are watching how adults debate and resolve the issues related to the opening of the new school year.

Several board members stressed that they do not want to quarantine healthy children during the new school year. There were reportedly more than 5,000 cases of district students being quarantined during the 2020-21 school year. Of those cases, reportedly only 13—less than 1/100th of 1 percent—wound up testing positive for COVID-19.

Board member Karen Stuefen stated that the district has to balance safety with providing children with an education. She said that mental-health issues among children are on the rise.

Stuefen added that while the board looks at national, state and county numbers regarding COVID-19, it also looks at specific data within the district.

“Hundreds” of messages from parents about new policies Board members proceeded to discuss the district’s plan for the upcoming school year. Board member Christopher Kocinski noted that the board has recently received hundreds of messages that feature an array of opinions on the district’s policies for the new school year. He said the board takes those messages to heart. Kocinski also

Collins: Consider opinions of physicians Collins stated that he thought the district needed to strongly consider the opinions of physicians who live in the District 205 community.

He also referred to Palmer-Ruddle’s comment and said that the district’s teachers should not be having conversations with students in schools about medical decisions.

He said those decisions are between students, their parents and

(Continued from front page) ance which recommends everyone, dation includes employers, retailers, including fully vaccinated individ- restaurants/bars, fitness/recreational DCHD updates prevention uals, wear a mask in public indoor centers, libraries, governmental en- strategies for schools settings in areas with substantial and tities, healthcare facilities, and other The CDC is also recommending high transmission. This recommen- public venues. universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors in K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. As a result, on Thursday, July 29, DCHD released an updated statement about COVID-19 Following are recommendations from the Center for Disease Prevention Strategies in Schools.

Control (CDC) for fully vaccinated people, given new evidence on the School leaders and local school disB.1.617.2 (Delta) variant currently circulating in the United States. tricts hold the ultimate authority to In non-healthcare settings, fully vaccinated people can: develop plans to return to school and • Participate in many of the activities that they did before the ensure a safe school environment, pandemic; for some of these activities, they may choose to wear a according to the DCHD. mask.

• Resume domestic travel and refrain from testing before or after Ayala: vaccination travel and from self-quarantine after travel. is best defense • Refrain from testing before leaving the U.S. for international travel “The increase in activity we’re (unless required by the destination) and refrain from self-quarantine experiencing is concerning given after arriving back in the U.S. the high efficacy of the COVID-19 • Refrain from routine screening testing if feasible.

Infections happen in only a small proportion of people who are fully vaccinated, even with the Delta variant. However, preliminary evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people who do become Elmhurst’s Public Arts Commisinfected with the Delta variant can spread the virus to others. sion is pleased to announce its first To reduce their risk of becoming infected with the Delta variant contribution to public art in Elmand potentially spreading it to others, CDC recommends that fully hurst. vaccinated people: After a thorough review pro• Wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of cess, the Chicago based artist Nisubstantial or high transmission. cole Beck was chosen for her dy• Fully vaccinated people might choose to mask regardless of namic proposal titled “Portal,” an the level of transmission, particularly if they or someone in their household is immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease, or if someone is unvaccinated.

• Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

The Elmhurst Police Department • Get tested 3-5 days following a known exposure to someone with is now accepting applications for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and wear a mask in public indoor the Fall Citizen’s Police Academy settings for 14 days after exposure or until a negative test result.

(CPA).

• Isolate if they have tested positive for COVID-19 in the prior 10 This 12-week program runs on days or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. consecutive Wednesday evenings • Follow any applicable federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial starting Sept. 1, and will include laws, rules, and regulations. presentations on arrest, search and

Recommendations for the fully-vaccinated

vaccine and our relatively high rates of vaccination in DuPage County,” said Karen Ayala, executive director of DCHD. “We continue to urge our residents who are 12 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible to protect themselves and others against COVID-19 and the more dangerous Delta variant/ COVID-19 vaccine providers are now widely available and likely within minutes of your home or workplace. Please visit vaccines.gov to find a location.”

According to the latest CDC COVID-19 vaccination data, more than 82 percent of eligible residents 12 years and older in DuPage County have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 66 percent are fully vaccinated. Of residents 65 years and older, 99 percent have received

their physician.

Grens receives title promotion The board also voted unanimously during the meeting to approve the title of interim associate superintendent for Dr. Scott Grens, who has been with the district for three years and is currently the district’s assistant superintendent of innovation and systems management.

Neither Campbell nor any board member said how long the interim position may be in effect.

Campbell noted that since she officially became the district’s superintendent on July 1, she has engaged in numerous listening tours and discussions with principals and other members of the district community.

She said Grens’s role as interim associate superintendent may be adapted. Collins stated that Grens’s appointment to the new position will help Campbell carry out her duties.

Aug. 10 meeting canceled Board president Kara Caforio stated at the end of the July 28 special meeting that the board would cancel its regular meeting scheduled for Aug. 10. She said the board may have to hold another special meeting in the near future.

The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 24.

at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 82 percent are fully vaccinated.

For the unvaccinated or health-compromised It remains critical that individuals who are not fully vaccinated or are immunocompromised continue practicing preventive measures as they are at greater risk of contracting these more transmissible variants, some of which are more likely to lead to severe outcomes. In addition, to help interrupt and prevent community spread, persons with COVID-19 infection need to self-isolate (e.g., stay home except for medical care) and their close contacts need to get tested after exposure. Close contacts should also self-quarantine unless they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have had COVID-19 infection within three months of exposure.

Public Arts Commission to celebrate ‘Portal’ Sculpture O-shaped armature with glass that changes colors under certain conditions.

Scheduled to be installed this September in the new Larch Park near downtown Elmhurst, the 12foot steel and glass sculpture promises to draw visitors.

Residents are invited to meet the artist, Nicole Beck, on Friday, Sept.

17 from 4-7 p.m. at 100 N. Addison. Refreshments provided by The Marke.

This event is presented by the City of Elmhurst Public Arts Commission.

Registration now open for fall Citizen’s Police Academy seizure laws, investigations and crime analysis, evidence and crime scene processing, crisis negotiation, and traffic stops. Many of the classes include hands-on exercises and scenarios where you can try your hand at evidence collection, range scenarios, and crisis negotia-

tion. You will also have an opportunity to meet Police K-9 “Ozy” and see him in action on a search and sniff test.

You can find the CPA application and more information posted on the City of Elmhurst website at www. elmhurst.org.

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SUDOKU

Fun by the Numbers 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!

Answers on page 25

CLUES ACROSS 1. Secret clique 6. Earliest in and out 10. Ancient Egyptian symbol of life 14. Olfactory property 15. Kidnapping 17. Golf prize 19. Helps little firms 20. Cast a spell on 21. Panama is one 22. Dishonorable man 23. Sea eagle 24. Part of the healing process 26. Vin’s last name 29. Wings 31. Made older 32. Political device 34. Looks like a rabbit 35. Gurus 37. Philippine Island 38. Not or 39. Hindu model of ideal man 40. Exam 41. Making less difficult 43. Without 45. Dravidian ethnic group 46. A baglike structure

47. Buenos Aires capital La __ 49. Dab 50. Singers who perform together 53. Pirates’ saying 57. OK to allude to 58. Somaliland diplomat 59. Has to pay back 60. Felix is one 61. Intestinal pouches

23. Border 24. River that borders India and Nepal 25. After B 27. Fencing swords 28. Where researchers work 29. Expression of satisfaction 30. Broadway actor Nathan 31. Heavy, heat-retaining stove 33. A way to eliminate CLUES 35. Type of tree resin DOWN 36. Russian river 1. Harsh cries of a crow 37. Children’s TV network 2. Type of horse 39. Troublemaker 3. __ fide: authentic 42. Averts or delays 4. Doctors’ group 43. Self-immolation by fire ritual 5. Fugitives are on it 44. It cools your home 6. Forged 46. Satisfy to the fullest 7. Wild goat 47. Stinks!

8. Influential American president 48. Popular board game 9. Calls for help 49. Attack by hurling 10. Repents 50. A vale 11. Palm tree with creeping roots 51. Type of acid 12. Black powder used in makeup 52. Tasmania’s highest mountain 13. Happy New Year 53. No seats available 16. Stretched out one’s neck 54. Licensed for Wall Street 18. Whale ship captain 55. Family of genes 22. Atomic #20 56. Constrictor snake Answers on page 25

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Masks will be required at driver’s license facilities in Illinois starting Monday, Secretary of State Jesse White announced July 27, and Gov. JB Pritzker said he is “looking at all the possible mitigations” amid another surge of COVID-19 infections.

The secretary of state’s announcement came one day after the Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance to recommend individuals in areas with “substantial risk” or greater for the spread of COVID-19 should wear face coverings regardless of vaccination status.

“Substantial” risk occurs when new cases are between 50 to 99 per 100,000 people over a 7-day period, while “high” risk occurs when cases exceed that amount. A CDC county map shows much of the state’s western half along the Missouri border is at high or substantial risk, as is most of southern Illinois.

The CDC also recommended masks be worn by all individuals in K-12 schools, and IDPH announced it “fully aligns” with the federal guidance. The governor warned Monday that districts disobeying guidance could face civil liability.

White’s new mask requirement will also apply to the Illinois State Capitol and all secretary of state offices. The announcement came as the state reported 2,082 new COVID-19 cases, the most since May 7, and the case positivity rate rose to 4 percent, the highest since April 19.

The guidance that all people in school buildings should wear face coverings comes just 18 days after the CDC released guidance saying masks were suggested only for those who had not been vaccinated.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky of the CDC said in a briefing last week the main reason for the change in guidance is the fact that the COVID-19 delta variant—which makes up “eight in 10” of the COVID-19 cases that have had been sequenced in laboratories—is less predictable and more transmissible than previous versions of the virus. It’s also due to the fact that fewer people than expected have chosen to become vaccinated nationwide.

“When we released our school guidance on July 9, we had less delta variant in this country, we had fewer cases in this country, and importantly, we were really hopeful that we would have more people vaccinated, especially in the demographic between 12 to 17 years old,” Walensky said according to an audio recording posted to the CDC website.

She said the guidance is aimed at protecting those who cannot be vaccinated, such as children 11 years of age and younger and those who are immunocompromised.

While Pritzker said the state has “wanted school districts to make de-

cisions for themselves throughout the last year to keep their districts safe,” school districts face the risk of being held liable in civil courts “if they don’t live up to the standard that is set by the CDC.” The Illinois State Board of Education echoed those comments in a statement.

“Illinois fully adopted the CDC’s updated guidance for K-12 schools on July 27, which recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status,” an ISBE spokesperson said in an email.

“School boards that choose not to implement public health guidance are putting their students and staff at risk and should consult with their insurers as to potential liability.”

Other than that, ISBE’s most recent guidance, encouraging school boards to work with local health departments on mitigations, remains in place.

Pandemic of the unvaccinated Walensky characterized current spread of COVID-19 as a “pandemic of the unvaccinated.” She said while the vast majority of disease transmission is happening between unvaccinated individuals, there are “rare occasions” in which vaccinated people have been spreading the virus to others, which necessitated the guidance for vaccinated individuals to wear face coverings.

But the vaccine is largely effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death in those who receive it.

“We continue to estimate that the risk of a breakthrough infection with symptoms upon exposure to the delta variant is reduced by seven fold. The reduction is 20 fold for hospitalizations and deaths,” Walensky said.

Walensky also said a major concern as the virus continues to spread and mutate is that it eventually evolves into a “very transmissible virus that has the potential to evade our vaccine in terms of how it protects us from severe disease and death.”

While “we’re not there yet,” she said, that mutation could be as few as “two mutations away” from the current circulating variants.

As of now, 99 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Illinois are occurring in unvaccinated individuals, Pritzker has said.

As of July 27, there were 857 people hospitalized for COVID-19 across the state, a high since June 4 and a 50 percent increase from exactly one week ago.

Intensive care bed usage by COVID-19 patients is up 56 percent from a week ago, with 184 beds in use

by COVID-19 patients, including 74 on ventilators.

Another six deaths were attributed to the virus July 27, bringing the confirmed death toll in Illinois to 23,420, with 2,473 probable COVID-19 deaths as well since the pandemic began.

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Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry are co-hosting a trio of county music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged in side the Legion’s Normandy Banquet Room.

Freebyrd, a local tribute band with Elmhurst ties sponsored by Community Bank of Elmhurst, and Whiskey Creek will perform on Saturday, August 14 and 28, respectively, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.).

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Mole or melanoma – how to tell the difference Summer is the perfect time to check for signs of melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer.

If you notice a suspicious bump, blemish, dark unsightly mole or one of the signs below, contact your doctor about your concerns.

These are some signs of melanoma: • A sore that doesn’t heal; • Spread of pigment from the border of a spot into surrounding skin; • Redness or a new swelling beyond the border of a mole; • Change in sensation, such as itchiness, tenderness or pain; • Change in the surface of a mole – scariness, oozing, bleeding or the appearance of a bump.

It can be difficult to tell the difference between a regular mole and melanoma. One of the first signs of melanoma is a change in the shape, color, size or feel of an existing mole. Use the ABCDE rule to remember what to look for: A – Asymmetry: If a line is drawn through the middle and the two sides match, it is symmetrical. If a line is drawn through a mole and the two halves do not match, meaning it is asymmetrical, that is a warning sign for melanoma.

B – Border: The borders of an early melanoma tend to be uneven. The edges may be scalloped or notched.

C – Color: Having a variety of colors on a mole is another warning sign of melanoma. Several different shades of brown, tan or black could appear. A melanoma may also become red, white or blue.

D – Diameter: Melanomas are usually larger in diameter than the eraser on a pencil tip, but they may be smaller when first detected.

E – Evolving: When a mole is evolving or

changing, see a doctor. Any change — in size, shape, color, elevation or another trait, or any new symptom such as bleeding, itching or crusting — could be a sign of cancer.

Melanomas can develop anywhere on the skin, but they are more likely to start on the trunk (chest and back) in men and on the legs in women. The neck and face are other common sites, but melanoma can also develop on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and under the nails.

The following factors may raise the risk of developing melanoma: • Sun exposure and indoor tanning • Having many moles, being fair skinned and having a family history of melanoma • Previous skin cancer or another inherited condition • Race or ethnicity. Melanoma rates are 24 times higher in Caucasians than in African Americans, however anyone can develop it.

• Age. The median age at which people are diagnosed with melanoma is just about 50 years, but it can also occur in young adults.

• Having a weakened or suppressed immune system.

Wearing sunscreen, even during the winter months and on cloudy days, can help protect against melanoma, as well as: • Staying in the shade and wearing protective clothing, including a hat and sunglasses • Avoiding peak rays when the sun is the most intense • Avoiding tanning beds • Applying sunscreen regularly, especially when outside Learn more at www.eehealth.org/services/ cancer.

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10U Little League advances to state

The Elmhurst Youth Baseball (EYB) 10U Little League team punched its ticket to compete for the state tournament by going 3-0 in sectional play on July 23-25 in River Forest. The boys from Elmhurst defeated Bradley Bourbonnais, Jackie Robinson West and Ridge Beverly over the weekend to advance to the 10U Illinois Little

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