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Governor Rauner signs Annie LeGere’s Law expansion Law now protects doctors, first responders from liability

By Paul DelGuidice For The Elmhurst Independent Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner traveled to Elmhurst on Tuesday, July 31 to sign SB2226 into law.

The measure provides legal protection from liability to police officers, firefighters and other first responders who use epinephrine auto-in-

jectors (better known EpiPen’s) to immediately treat people suffering from acute allergic reactions. The drug requires a prescription from a doctor, and the law now also protects doctors who write ‘blanket prescriptions’ to municipalities for EpiPens.

“This law will save countless

lives,” the Governor said.

The bill signing was accompanied by an announcement that Elmhurst is the first Illinois municipality to receive a doctor’s prescription so each police vehicle can be equipped with EpiPens.

The bill, now known as ‘Annie LeGere’s Law’ was championed

by Shelly and John LeGere, whose daughter Annie died from an allergic reaction suffered at a sleep-over party in 2015. The 13 year-old girl might have been saved if the police at that time had access to and training in administering EpiPens.

Sponsored by Republican State Senator Chris Nybo, an Elmhurst

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resident, and Democrat State Rep. Deb Conroy, Annie LeGere’s Law was hailed as a truly bi-partisan bill.

EpiPen auto-injectors join Narcan anti-opioid overdose injectors as part of police emergency kits.

Senator Nybo, in his address to attendees of the bill signing, stressed that police are the first to arrive in the majority of 911 emergency calls. The few extra minutes earlier than an ambulance or paramedics can arrive could make the difference in the outcome of an allergic reaction, said Nybo.

All of Elmhurst’s police and fire dept. personnel have been trained on the use of the EpiPen auto injectors. The emergency kits are now in every responding vehicle.

“Now the goal is to get similar laws in place across the nation,” said Gov. Rauner.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (center, seated) signs a bill into law that protects first responders from liability when administering EpiPen autoinjections to victims of allergic reactions. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 31 at Elmhurst City Hall and was attended by elected officials, including bill sponsors Sen. Chris Nybo (left) and Rep. Deb Conroy (behind the governor), as well as friends and family of Annie LeGere (Mom Shelly LeGere is to the left of Gov. Rauner).

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Elmhurst police officers stand at attention to meet and greet residents who attended a Neighborhood Roll Call event on July 24 near Cottage Hill and Harbor Terrace.

Neighbors come out to meet Elmhurst Police

Neighbors of all ages from the Cottage Hill-Harbor Terrace area came out to meet with Elmhurst police officers during a recent Neighborhood Roll Call event. To find out the location of the next Roll Call, visit the Police Department’s Facebook page.

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The shift leader explains what goes on during a typical Roll Call meeting at the station. The only difference this time was the daily communication exchange took place on the street among the neighbors.

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Retirees gather to salute Wright

At the retirement party for Steve Wright (holding plaque), a group of retirees from the Elmhurst Police Department came out to wish him well. They are (from left): Steve Weatherford, Mike Burroughs, Dom Panico, Laurel Panico, Dan Buenz, Steve Wright, Paul Carney, Brad Lucchini, Jennifer McKuen, Don Pasquirella, Richard Hargreaves (behind Pasquirella), Mike Campise and Pete Smith.

Pictured at left with his wife Christine is Elmhurst Police Deputy Steve Wright who recently retired from the Elmhurst Police Department. Also pictured is his daughter Nannette Duym and granddaughter 4-year-old Aria. Not pictured are other family members Nicholas and Amber Wright, Jacqueline Wright, Andrew and Courtney Wright and Julia Wright. Wright said most of all he would miss the people he worked with over the past 30 years. He plans to teach at Waubonsee College and at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy.

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

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.

Battery

July 31 Police said officers responded to the report of a vehicle parked in the roadway with the occupants walking in traffic. Joseph D. Schenk, 31, and Mayrel J. Gamez, 25, both of Glendale Heights, attempted to enter an Elmhurst Fire Department vehicle, during which Schenk pushed and shoved fire department personnel, according to police. Schenk and Gamez were taken into custody, and Schenk was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, police said. Schenk was charged with aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and obstructing a police officer.

Gamez was charged with obstructing a police officer and criminal trespass to a vehicle.

Criminal damage, criminal defacement, criminal trespass to property, vandalism

July 31-Aug. 1 A complainant in the 700 block of S. Saylor told police that an unknown suspect(s) damaged the house under construction sometime between the above dates. The suspect(s) used orange spray paint to spray graffiti at various locations on the property and inside the house.

The suspect(s) also spray painted the rear fences of adjacent properties, placed a bicycle inside a port-o-potty and then knocked it over. An evidence technician photographed the damage.

July 26 A victim told police at around 2:39 p.m. that she had barred her son from driving her vehicle after a prior traffic arrest. The victim reported her son had taken her keys from her purse and drove the vehicle without her consent.

Disorderly conduct

July 29 Robert Baldwin, 68, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 5:05 p.m. Police said officers responded to a complaint of an intoxicated person in front of the store. Baldwin was found seated on a lawn chair, highly intoxicated and unable to care for himself, according to police.

July 28 Police said officers responded to the 900 block of Virginia at around 3:37 p.m. for the report of a fight in progress. Officers spoke to Suspect 1 who stated he came to the house and Suspect 2 came out and pushed him several times. Both suspects declined to press charges and were released from the scene. Suspect 1 was issued a no trespass notice and was advised not to return to the property.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance

July 30

A 34-year-old Elmhurst woman was

CALL 800-222-TIPS charged with domestic battery in the 100 block of N. Willow at around 9:38 a.m. Police said a victim stated the suspect became upset after he threw a can of soda at a wall. The victim told police the suspect then reportedly punched him in the face.

July 29 A 29-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Grantley at around 2:30 a.m.

Police said the suspect came into the police department and stated he was involved in an argument with the victim. Officers located the victim, and she related that during an argument the suspect grabbed her and pinned her down, according to police.

Police said that during an argument between the suspect and her mother in the 700 block of Spring at around 6 p.m., the complainant attempted to intervene. At that time, the suspect reportedly pushed and slapped the complainant. No visible injuries were observed on the complainant and he did not wish to sign complaints. The suspect was transported to a friend’s house for the evening.

July 26 A 20-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of Michigan at around 10:17 p.m. Police said officers responded to a report of two brothers fighting, with both parties sustaining visible injuries. The victim told police that the suspect pushed him to the ground and punched him. The suspect admitted to pushing the victim and punched him after the victim swung at him first, according to police.

DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor

Aug. 2 Elio A. Rosas-Gonzalez, 23, of Nokomis, Fla., was charged with aggravated DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol, driving while license suspended and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Roosevelt at around 12:24 a.m.

July 31 Jason A. Kurosaki, 27, of Westchester, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Cayuga at around 2:13 a.m.

July 29

Sergio Cruz Gil, 29, of Summit, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 12:02 a.m.

Harassment, threats

July 28 A complainant in the 200 block of N. Glen-

view told police at around 7:03 p.m. that she assisted an unknown suspect at a gas station, and the suspect followed her vehicle to her residence. The suspect related he wanted to start a relationship with her and asked for her phone number. He subsequently texted her non-stop and returned to her residence. The officer made contact with the suspect and related the complainant no longer wanted him to contact her.

while she was walking the dog and began asking her questions about the dog. The driver is described as a white male with orange puffy cheeks, a raspy voice, approximately 55-60 years old, gray thinning hair, and wearing a white T-shirt. The suspicious vehicle is described as a white (2) door, possibly newer model Chevy pick-up truck pulling a shiny silver enclosed trailer with a black tarp over the top.

July 16-July 26 Police said a victim came into the lobby of the police station to report she had received 40 text messages from an unknown person. The texter’s messages referenced committing suicide. The suspect was later identified, and the Bloomingdale Police Department performed a well-being check. The suspect was transported to a hospital facility for a mental health evaluation.

July 28 A reporting officer near Grantley and York observed two 12 year-old juveniles walking on the sidewalk and in violation of curfew at around 5 a.m. Contact was made with the juveniles and Juvenile 1 was found to have consumed an alcoholic beverage, according to police. Both juveniles were taken into custody and transported to the police department. The juveniles were released to their parents and will be referred to the Peer Jury Program.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance

Aug. 1 Police said that subsequent to a solicitor complaint near North and Maple at around 5:20 p.m., Nasheay Snape, 18, of Bridgeport, Conn., was taken into custody for soliciting without a permit. He also was found to be in possession of cannabis, according to police, and was issued citations for possession of cannabis and soliciting without a permit.

July 30 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near York and St. Charles at around 7:04 p.m. two suspects were each found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. A name check on Jose Ortiz, 22, of Westchester, a passenger in the vehicle, showed he was wanted on a warrant out of the Cook County Sheriff’s office. Cesar Gomez, 27, of Addison, was issued citations for failure to signal, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ortiz was taken into custody and transported to the police department. He also was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ortiz posted the requisite bond on the warrant and was released.

July 29 Xavier E. Bolado, 47, of Willowbrook, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Butterfield and Linden at around 5:28 a.m. Police said Bolado was arrested and transported to the police station, and upon further investigation, he was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance.

July 27 Heidi L. Artols, 51, of Lombard, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended, no insurance and failure to signal subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 1:28 a.m. Police said following a search of Artols’ belongings, an officer located a small, clear plastic baggie containing a soft, white cube which tested positive for cocaine.

Suspicious circumstances

Aug. 1 A complainant in the 900 block of S. Saylor told police at around 12:45 p.m. that an unknown man spoke to his 13-year-old daughter

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

Aug. 1-Aug. 2 Commercial burglary was reported in the 400 block of E. Lake between the above dates.

A complainant told police when he arrived at work at Elm Lawn Cemetery he entered the building and noticed some equipment missing.

Aug. 1 Attempted retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. York at around 7:30 p.m. Police said that while in the liquor aisle, an employee heard the clanging of several bottles and saw a suspect described as a black male in his 40s, average height and build, with a scruffy beard, wearing black jean shorts and a white baseball jersey carrying what looked like reusable shopping bags with items inside.

The employee lost sight of the suspect for a few moments but when he next saw him, his bags were empty. The suspect left westbound on Butterfield Road in what was described as an older beater white minivan. The employee later found 6 bottles of liquor in another aisle.

July 27-Aug. 1 Burglary to a vehicle was reported at an excavating company in the 900 block of S. Riverside between the above dates. Police said a complainant was notified by one of his employees that a work truck had been burglarized. The work vehicle had the locks cut for both the driver and passenger side tool compartments. An orange Husqvarna K-760 concrete saw was taken.

July 31 According to police, a complainant at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 related that Emma Larson, 19, of Elmhurst, placed a tube of mascara in her purse and walked past the registers without purchasing the item. Police said officers located Larson in a nearby parking lot and she admitted to stealing the mascara. The complainant requested a no trespass notice be served to Larson, who was issued a citation for retail theft.

Theft was reported at Elmhurst Hospital at around 3:26 p.m. A complainant told police that his mother’s gold diamond rings were stolen while she was a patient. Upon returning home, the complainant noticed three rings were missing.

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July 30 Attempted identity theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Prospect at around 1:48 p.m. A victim told police that she was contacted by a bank regarding a credit card application an unknown suspect submitted using the victim’s personal information. The victim contacted the bank to advise them of the fraudulent activity. The credit application was denied.

July 29 Theft was reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 11:35 a.m. A victim told police that as she checked out her groceries, she set her phone on the counter.

She left the store and realized she forgot her phone. Upon returning to the checkout register, she was unable to locate her phone. Surveillance video showed a suspect described as a white male between 5-10 and 5-11, 175 pounds, wearing a plain blue T-shirt, light colored cargo pants, and flip flops. Police said the suspect exited the store, entered a black sedan (possibly a Toyota Corolla) and drove northbound on York Road.

July 27-July 28 Theft was reported in the 400 block of W. Lake at around 10:03 a.m. A victim told police he left his vehicle for service. Upon retrieving his vehicle, he noticed that five prescription medications were missing from a pill bottle in the center console.

July 26 Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of Arlington at around 7:04 p.m. A victim told police that she received a phone call from what she thought was PNC bank asking for her to provide her Social Security number in order to cancel some fraudulent transactions. The victim later received another call from a different number reporting two fraudulent transactions from a cardless ATM in the state of Florida.

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By Paul DelGuidice Too much lead in drinking water May 8 has been a hot-button topic recently Identity theft was reported in across the country. In Illinois, espethe 700 block of N. York at around cially in municipalities where Lake 9:42 a.m. A complainant told police Michigan water is available, lead that over the past several months, tainted water doesn’t seem to be a six vehicles have been fraudulent- problem. ly purchased. On the above date, a After all, there are regulations limsuspect brought in a fraudulently iting how much lead is allowed in purchased vehicle for service. A water, right? reporting officer spoke to the susUntil recently, however, the State pect who stated he was unaware the of Illinois did not have to follow fedvehicle was fraudulently purchased eral guidelines for what level of lead and that it was his mother’s vehicle. can be present in water. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention sets this standard, but it is up to each Warrant arrest State to follow the guidelines.

Aug. 1 Illinois State Senator Tom Cul Police said that subsequent to a lerton (D-Villa Park) recently spontraffic stop near Roosevelt and York sored Senate Bill 2996, which upat around 1:58 a.m., Gina Palmere, dates the definition of “elevated 36, of Franklin Park, was found to blood lead level” to match with the have provided a false name. Upon definition from the federal Center for further investigation, it was learned Disease Control and Prevention. The Palmere had an active failure to bill was signed into law on Friday, appear warrant out of the DuPage Aug. 3.

County Sheriff’s Office, according According to the Senator’s office, to police. A search of the vehicle children under the age of six are allegedly yielded a metal pipe with burnt edges. Palmere was charged with obstructing identification, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane usage and was transported to DuPage County Jail on the warrant.

most vulnerable to harm from lead in their drinking water because of their developing brains, and infants who rely on drinking water mixed in their formula are among the most exposed.

“It’s our duty to protect our drinking water for the sake of our children and generations to come,” Cullerton said. “We need to ensure every necessary precaution to keep our children safe.”

The new law requires state regulators to adopt the most recent childhood blood lead level reference value from the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in determining what is an “elevated” level of lead in the bloodstream, as well as the the most current requirements for the inspection of regulated facilities occupied by children based on that updated definition.

The law also updates any other existing rules that will assist the Department of Public Health in its efforts to prevent the dangerous health effects of lead poisoning among children.

Senate Bill 2996 passed the Senate and House with unanimous support and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2019.

July 31 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near West and Fellows at around 6:08 p.m., Gary Kocsis, 40, of Richardson, Texas, was found to have a valid warrant out of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. The offender was placed under arrest, transported to the police station and was cited for expired registration and no insurance. Kocsis was later transported to the DuPage County Jail on the warrant.

Police said officers attempted to serve a valid arrest warrant to Nathan A. Lewis, 20, of Glen Ellyn, when he ran from officers. Lewis was located, taken into custody and charged with obstructing a police officer and was transported to the DuPage County Jail to attend bond court for the obstructing charge and for the warrant.

July 22 A stolen vehicle was reported at an auto dealership in the 700 block of W. Grand at around 1:58 p.m.

The dealership’s general manager reports security video showing two suspects arriving at the dealership in a red Honda CRV. Suspect #1 is seen entering the building through a service door and removing a dealer-owned Dodge Charger from the July 29 Police said that subsequent to service bay. Both vehicles are seen exiting onto Grand Avenue. The ve- investigating a suspicious auto in the 600 block of W. North at around hicle was entered into LEADS. 7:32 p.m., Daniel Marin, 28, of Villa Park, was found to have a valid July 18-July 25 Theft was reported in the 200 warrant from the DuPage County block of Monterey between the Sheriff’s Office. above dates. A victim told police that an unknown suspect removed July 26 Police said a reporting officer the front license plate from her GMC Acadia while it was parked responded to the 100 block of N. in her driveway. The theft occurred Michigan at around 2:46 p.m. to assist with serving an original arsometime in the past week. rest warrant out of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office to Javier Fuentes, June 27 Theft was reported in the 800 71, of Elmhurst. block of S. York at around 8:11 a.m.

Officers made contact with FuenA school official told police she tes at the above location. Fuentes contacted the suspect in order to was placed into custody, transportpurchase two custom built benches. ed to the police station and was later The school delivered a 50 percent released to Kane County Sheriff’s deposit to the suspect’s friend. As of deputies.

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Michael Etchoe, 43, of Villa Park, and Teejana Perry, 24, of Warrenville, were charged with felony retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 8:52 p.m.

A victim in the 600 block of W. North told police at around 10:38 a.m. that an unknown suspect removed his Bluetooth portable speaker from his desk. The victim believes the suspect took the speaker after he was asked to leave the gym due to a dress code violation.

A victim in Dewalt Court told police at around 3:09 p.m. that she received an email from someone she thought was her boss, requesting she purchase five Apple iTunes gift cards for $100 each. The victim purchased the gift cards and sent photographs of the serial numbers to an unknown suspect. The victim stated she contacted Apple and spoke to an employee who stated they were able to locate the account that had redeemed the gift cards.

Apple froze the account so the funds could not be used.

A victim in the 700 block of N. Adele told police at around 3:47 p.m. that he received a pop-up message on his computer advising him his computer had been infected by a virus. The message gave a phone number that the victim could contact in order to resolve the issue.

The victim contacted the number and spoke to an unknown suspect; the victim then provided the unknown suspect with his banking information. The victim later noticed a fraudulent charge of $199.

July 27 Jade Birton, 24, of Chicago, was charged with identity theft and two counts of forgery in the 700 block of N. York at around 5:37 p.m. Police said officers made contact with Birton who was found to have used a fraudulent driver’s license and Social Security card to purchase a vehicle.

Robbery was reported near Fremont and Ridgeland at around 7:04 p.m. Police said a victim and a friend were picked up in Chicago and driven to the area by three male acquaintances. The driver got lost and stopped at an intersection. The backseat passenger exited the vehicle, dragged both females out of the car, and the three suspects drove off with the victim’s purse, which was later located at Route 83 and I-55

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Theft was reported in the 200 block of S. Arlington at around 2:24 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect removed three packages from the front porch of their residence. A review of video surveillance yielded an unknown suspect who was tall, thin build, wearing a light hooded sweatshirt with a hood up and light-colored sweatpants. The suspect can be seen taking all three of the packages and walking away with them southbound across the front lawn, according to police.

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Razzle-dazzle berries: a lesson in life

You never know the lessons you might learn from something as small and unassuming as a raspberry.

The plants were a gift from a friend.

A few clumps of leafy twigs, roots and the attached soil. You could hardly tell if they were alive, but I had faith in those little brown and green clumps.

I plopped them in a bare spot in the garden and waited for my bounty.

And waited.

The first year generated no harvest.

Zero. The plants were alive and growing. They just weren’t producing.

Yet. My husband, who is less patient than me, questioned the practicality of using a portion of our limited garden space for a product that did not produce. I explained there is no room for logic in gardening, only optimism.

The second year we did pick some fruit, although our bounty was more like a handful than a harvest. My husband pointed out it was a meager yield compared to our efforts and commitment. Maybe he had a point.

I have to admit I was leaning in his direction as to the efficacy of our raspberry plants. (This was a thought I didn’t utter out loud. At least not to him.)

I considered pulling the plants and investing our space toward another crop, but decided to give it one more year.

This spring I had my doubts.

Raspberry “bushes” are really canes, aka branches, that grow straight upward – not much to look at but they get the job done. The first year, the canes only grow leaves.

The second they grow fruit and then they die. It’s the gardener’s job to cut down the dead canes to make room for new growth. A responsible gardener does her pruning in the fall. I didn’t get around to it until spring. No one’s perfect.

I pruned and I pruned and I pruned some more. Dead canes abounded.

When I was done, even the most optimistic optimist would describe the plot as less than half full. In a word: sparse. I couldn’t imagine how we’d get any more than a handful or two of raspberries – again. I’ve never been so glad to be so wrong.

The raspberry canes grew and blossomed and were (and are) loaded with plump bright red berries. Ripe, as they say, for the picking.

Harvesting raspberries is no simple

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feat. It’s a unique task that gardeners either love or hate. I happen to love.

I’ve always enjoyed a challenge and a good treasure hunt and raspberry picking is both.

Raspberry plants come complete with thorns (the challenge). Mother Nature isn’t going to give up her berries without some effort on your part. You have to endure the thorns in order to get the berries.

In addition, many of the berries are hiding under leaves and between branches (the hunt). It works best if you examine the raspberry plants from numerous angles – from below and above and everywhere in between.

Lifting the branches (with a gloved hand) helps to expose the berries growing on the underbelly of the branch. It’s a lesson in thoroughness.

Berries grow in groups, but they ripen one at a time and you have to pick each one individually. At the start, when you have picked just five or six berries, it seems like your bowl (or your stomach) will never be full and you remind yourself (again) that patience is a virtue and every little bit counts.

I’m currently harvesting a couple of pints every other day, which in itself has produced another problem (albeit a good one). We are up to our ears in raspberries. We’ve frozen them, cooked them, eaten them raw and given them as gifts.

I’ve made jam and sauce. We’ve eaten raspberry cheesecake, shortcake and raspberry ice cream cake, complete with raspberry whipped cream. I’ve basted chicken breasts with a spicy raspberry sauce and tossed salads with a raspberry vinaigrette.

A quick Google search resulted in a recipe for a raspberry facial treatment that promises to make me look younger.

All this from a rather unbecoming thorny plant that teaches lessons in patience, optimism, faith, endurance and responsibility – before we take even one bite of its sweet, tangy fruit.

I’d say that’s a raspberry worth picking and growing.

State to honor veterans, seeks nominations The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is honoring 200 veterans from across the state who have gone above and beyond the call of duty on their achievements and on the extent to which their contributions have aided, benefited and provided inspiration to their community.

More than 100 veterans have already been nominated to be recognized as part of Illinois’ Bicentennial celebration, but the department is looking for more nominations.

Nominees will be evaluated based on their achievements in dedicating their time and energy to build their

communities and assist their fellow veterans and service members.

The honorees will be announced in September and will be featured guests at the Bicentennial Party Gala, which will be held at Chicago’s United Center.

Anyone can nominate a hero. The Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs will accept nominations through Aug. 31.

Written nominations can be sent to the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, 69 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60601; or online by clicking

on “Honor 200” at www.illinois.gov/ veterans.

The Official Illinois Bicentennial Celebration began in December of 2017, with events in Springfield and Chicago. The celebration has continued with programs and events throughout 2018, ending with the Bicentennial Birthday Party on Dec. 3 at the United Center.

The HONOR 200 veterans will be recognized during the Birthday Gala.

For information on the bicentennial and to find out how your community can participate, go to www.illinois200.gov.

Residents can weigh in on DuPage County budget through survey DuPage County residents have the opportunity to share important feedback with county board members and staff by completing DuPage’s annual budget survey. The survey is available online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FYPRHJ6.

Each year, the DuPage County Board asks the residents to provide their thoughts pertaining to county programs and spending priorities.

The information helps shape the

next year’s budget, determining spending levels for the county’s various programs.

“This is not our budget; it is the taxpayers’ budget. We hope they take ownership and give the board feedback on their spending priorities for 2019,” said Finance Committee Chairman Bob Larsen.

The survey coincides with the regular budget process as DuPage officials determine spending levels

for Fiscal Year 2019, which begins on Dec. 1, 2018.

DuPage County residents may take the brief survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FYPRHJ6 or from the County’s homepage at www. dupageco.org and clicking on the budget survey link at the top of the page.

County Board Chairman Dan Cronin will present his FY2019 budget plan to the county board on Sept. 25.

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A contingent of 19 youth and adults from First Congregational Church of Elmhurst recently went on a “mission trip” to Puerto Rico to help rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Maria last September. The damage to this U.S. Territory was widespread and severe, and the recovery has been long, hard and frustrating.

Puerto Rico is a beautiful country that is still in great need of help. The first signs of that came as we prepared for landing in San Juan. Below us the landscape was dotted with bright blue tarps covering roofs that had not yet been repaired, though it had been more than nine months since the storm.

The 65-mile drive from San Juan to our church camp on the south coast showed us some clues as to what we were in for. Trees were stripped of their leaves and branches, utility poles and road signs were still askew, and many roads were in need of repair. The little town of Juana Diaz where we were going to do our work had taken a beating too and much of the damage was still evident.

Our group consisted of 12 adults and seven teens. We cooked our own meals in the camp kitchen and slept in three bunkhouses where there were fans to counter the heat and mosquito nets to protect us from the bugs. Each room had just a one-person bathroom to be shared by all. Somehow it worked out just fine!

Our First Congregational group had just a few days to get things done, but we believe we accomplished a lot. Our main focus was on a children’s community center.

There we built two, fifteen-foot long concrete block walls, and installed a sliding glass door, a hinged door and a window. We also replaced a portion of the building’s corrugated steel roof - joists and all. Inside, we installed new windows and fixtures in a bathroom.

Some members of our team also worked on three private homes, removing debris, cutting down a tree that had fallen on the back of one house and sealing leaky roofs.

It was an amazing experience in many ways. Everywhere we went the people were gracious and very thankful for our assistance. We loved getting to explore a place so different from home, having the opportunity to help some people in real need and enjoying the camaraderie of the team. The hard work and our rustic living conditions only made the experience better. There’s still a huge number of people in Puerto Rico with unmet needs, but we believe we made a difference for at least a few of them.

Thanks so much to all our friends, relatives and fellow church members who helped support us in this endeavor. Your generous gifts made it possible for us to really have an impact.

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Nineteen First Congregational Church of Elmhurst members recently went on a “mission trip” to Puerto Rico. The group helped repair damages caused by Hurricane Maria, which devastated the U.S. Territory in September, 2017. Front row, (left to right): Carina Kanzler, Margaret Chittaro, Todd Hicks, Martha Mendoza, Carson Hicks, Bob Kanzler and Terry Hennen. Back row: Brian Brigman, Will Baumgartner, Jeff Sloma, Parker Hicks, Lynette Rosen, Jack Rosen, Amarelis Morales, Joseph D’Alessandro, Julia Morrow, Jeff Morrow, Greg Helms, Luke Brigman and William Roman.

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Representative Mazzochi rejects legislative pension New representative also declines to participate in state insurance plan

As one of her first official acts as a lawmaker in the Illinois General Assembly, State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has rejected a legislative pension and declined participation in the State’s health insurance program.

“The Illinois pension systems are woefully underfunded, yet cost 23% of our entire state budget in 2018,” Mazzochi said. “Medical spending is the largest line item in the state budget. Pensions and medical together is over half of our state budget. Lawmakers need to be mindful of this before adding to that burden.”

Paperwork has been submitted to

the General Assembly Retirement System (GARS) and the Comptroller’s office stating the new legislator’s wishes to decline participation in the pension system and state health insurance program.

“Math doesn’t lie. Let’s take our own fingers out of the pie to show we are serious about getting our fiscal house in order. By rejecting a pension, I am showing my commitment to address the pension crisis without any conflict of interest.

Our residents want the state to stop digging itself into a bigger hole and start focusing on real reform.”

Illinois’ underfunded pension sys-

tem has been identified as the worst in the nation. Today GARS is only funded at 14.9 percent, the lowest of Illinois’ five state retirement systems. “Pensions and pension debt is crowing out other essential areas of the budget to a point where critical service areas are not receiving the levels of funding they need,” Mazzochi said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and with stakeholders to find a fair and Constitutionally-sound solution to this critical problem.”

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Storied high school football rivalry continues this year Editor’s note: The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association.

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By David Porter OF THE ARCOLA RECORD-HERALD AND THE TUSCOLA REVIEW

At the end of 2016-17 school year, there were only four schools in Illinois that had won more than 700 football games in their team’s history. And two of them are smallschool rivals just eight miles apart.

Tuscola, population 4,391, and Arcola, population 2,864, have been battling it out on the gridiron since the 1890s. At times, including present day, their conferences have kept them apart, but the “Cola Wars” are set to resume Aug. 31 during the Illinois’ Bicentennial.

They narrowly missed facing off in 2017, as both teams climbed the brackets in the state Class 1A playoffs. Arcola, which has four championship titles, was eliminated in the first round while Tuscola was runner-up in the Final.

The Arcola Purple Riders have title bragging rights with four championships—the most recent was 2015. They also won the state title in 1978, 1985 and 1988. The Tuscola Warriors won in 2006 and 2009.

Their rivalry extends beyond athletics. Retired Circuit Judge Mike Carroll, a 1964 graduate of Tuscola High School, said the rub between the two Douglas County farm communities is as old as the county itself, which was formed in 1859 from Coles County. Local history books confirm the first election for county seat saw 10 times as many ballots cast as there were residents. A second election resulted in Tuscola winning.

“Arcola was bitter over the county seat vote,” Carroll said. “They never got over it.”

Both towns’ high schools started playing football in the mid-1890s.

The rivalry extended to football but wasn’t created by it.

Tuscola leads the cumulative

wins title, but Arcola was ahead by 1 at the end of the 2015-16 season.

Tuscola led by one at the end of the 2016-17 season. But a couple of game scores remain in question.

In 1961, Tuscola beat Arcola 13–9 and “the jubilant Tuscola players ran into the locker room,” according to Carroll. But a referee had thrown a flag on the last play for a roughing-the-passer penalty.

“The referees had to go into the dressing rooms and inform the teams about the penalty.”

The teams came back onto the field and continued the game with few fans left to watch. Arcola scored on a passing play and was declared the winner.

In another game in the 1920s, both towns believe the other forfeited.

“Arcola thinks they won it, and Tuscola thinks it won,” said Randy Rothrock, a former Arcola coach, alumnus and football historian.

“Each claimed the other walked off the field first.”

The 1961 game is etched in lore as a vengeful victory for Arcola.

The story is told that prior to the game, Tuscola students fed laxative to several chickens and then placed them inside the Arcola school. Other pranks over the years include graffiti written on the Tuscola press box and a large “T” burned into the Arcola field with weed killer.

The hijinks were nothing compared to the earlier years, according to Rothrock. The early 1900s were “pretty rough,” he said. Headlines in the local papers would explain whether fisticuffs had broken out.

“Very little slugging,” an 1897 headline read. In 1910: “No fistic exhibitions.”

The rival match was traditionally played on Thanksgiving Day. Duff Hoel, a banker and a 1983 graduate of Tuscola High School, said: “St. Teresa (in Decatur) was a bigger rival for us,” he said while still cringing at the color purple — Arcola’s school color.

Arcola and Tuscola had resumed playing each other in 1982 after a five-year hiatus. Arcola won that year 43–6. Then, with Hoel as quarterback, Tuscola won 33–0. Arcola would go on to win the next seven contests.

Tuscola leads the series against Arcola 54 games to 44, with 6 ties.

But Hoel and Carroll agreed that the achievement is greater for Arcola because the school population is considerably smaller.

Local legends Tuscola and Arcola teams have given rise to dozens of local legends. Many of the last names over

IMAGE COURTESY OF MIKE CARROLL Elnhurst Independent

Decades ago, the annual football game between Tuscola and Arcola was played on Thanksgiving Day. This cartoon, from a 1931 Tuscola yearbook, depicts the Thanksgiving tradition. The two teams are scheduled to compete again Aug. 31.

the past 100 years are the same, too, in each community.

Each town has sent one player to the National Football League. Terry Miller, Arcola Class of 1964, was the first. The former high school guard, quarterback and running back, played for University of Illinois and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1968. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1970. A knee injury ended his football career a few years later.

Fred Wakefield, a 1996 Tuscola graduate, also played for U of I, one of five Tuscolians to earn a football scholarship there. He played for the Arizona Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders.

As good as Miller and Wakefield were, Carroll and Rothrock agreed that the greatest athlete to come out of Douglas County was probably Arcola’s Robert “Popeye” Pullen.

In the four years that Pullen played football for the Purple Riders, the Tuscola Warriors didn’t score a point. He was a four-year standout in a club that posted a 32–1–1 record from 1934-37. Pullen scored

34 touchdowns and 20 extra points.

“I asked my mom who the best football player was in the history of Tuscola and Arcola, thinking she’d say me. She said ‘Popeye Pullen.’

She didn’t even hesitate,” Carroll said.

“She said, ‘When some people hit you, you get hurt. When Popeye hit you, you got brain damage.’ I said, ‘Didn’t Dad play against Popeye?” She said, ‘Your father was a smart man. When he saw Popeye coming, he just laid down.”

Pullen didn’t get the chance to play college or pro ball. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940 and was aboard the USS Houston when it was sunk in 1942. Nearly 700 sailors were killed. Pullen was one of 368 who managed to swim to shore.

He was sent to a POW camp in Burma, where he reportedly refused medication for a minor leg injury because he thought other prisoners needed it more. He died in the camp on Aug. 31, 1943, of blood poisoning.

A hand in the NFL Arcola lays claim to helping the

NFL get started—through a game that was never played.

It was common in the early 1900s for communities to have adult football teams. In 1919, Arcola’s community team had been defeated by the Decatur Staleys, which was sponsored by A.E. Staley Manufacturing, now Staley Continental, which processes corn and soybeans.

The Arcola team plotted its revenge by hiring Dutch Sternaman, a star quarterback for U of I, who recruited top college players throughout the Midwest. Staley learned of the plan and bowed out of the game.

He then asked Sternaman and his pal George Halas to recruit players for the Decatur team.

Halas bought the Staleys and moved the team to Chicago. A year later, he changed the name to the Chicago Bears, which was instrumental in the formation of the NFL. Arcola and Tuscola are economic competitors as well with Tuscola advancing in the 1950s with large chemical plants to the west and in

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Community calendar

Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed Thursday, Aug. 9 Family Skate Night

From 6:30-8:30 p.m., skate back in time to enjoy a night for all ages at the Lombard Roller Rink, 2011 W. 22nd St. with the Elmhurst History Museum NOTE: Waivers required.

View rink rules at lombardrollerrink.com. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and children 14-18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Skate at your own risk. Fees: Heritage Foundation members $4, non-members f$5; skate rental $4. Reservations are required and can be made online at elmhursthistory.org (Family Programs section). Info: 630-833-1457.

Thursday, Aug. 9 • From 6-8 p.m., Cool Cars Under the Stars will take place at the American Legion Post #187 at Spring & Butterfield Rds. $5 food specials. Theme: Fab 40s, 50s & 60s.

Wednesday, Aug. 15 The Elmhurst Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions Club present the Elmhurst All-Service Golf Outing at White Pines Golf Club at 500 W. Jefferson in Bensenville. Foursomes choose tee times. Late morning times available. Fees: $50 per golfer and includes lunch, dinner, green fees and cart. $20 for dinner only. Info: Jim Worden at 630-3275643 or Jim Hallberg at 630-3064622.

Monday, Aug. 13 From 5-7 p.m., the City is hosting an open house event at Elmhurst City Hall to demonstrate the use of the WaterSmart Portal and how residents can track their water usage. Free and open to the public. Thursday, Aug. 16 Info: elmhurst.org/watersmart.

At 7:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Junior

Women’s Club invites Elmhurst women to attend a night out as the Club kicks off another year of fun and philanthropy at Cuvée Cellars at 545 Spring Road. Guests are welcome for snacks and a complimentary glass of wine to learn more about the Club. Info: elmhurst-juniors.org.

Friday, Aug. 17 The Elmhurst Children’s As-sistance Foundation (ECAF) will host its 23rd annual Golf Outing at White Pines Golf Course, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville. This year ECAF will be honoring Mike La Spisa as Friend of the Chil-dren for 2018. Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m., fol-lowed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. An open bar cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The full golf package is $175 per person or $700 for a foursome and includes lunch golf, cart, putting contest, dinner and open bar. Tickets for dinner and open bar only are $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight. To regis-ter, visit ecaf4kids. org.

Monday, Aug. 27 From 5-7 p.m., the City is hosting an open house event at Elmhurst City Hall to demonstrate the use of the WaterSmart Portal and how residents can track their water usage.

Free and open to the public. Info: elmhurst.org/watersmart.

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Ongoing programs: • Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends support and provides social activities for those who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainment.

Info: Dave at 630-620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. New York steaks are available first Friday of the month.

Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800 • TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sensibly—meets on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10-

Explore Elmhurst Express Summer Trolley Route Stop 1: York and Park – Approximate boarding time is on the hour and 30 minutes after the hour Stop 2: York and Schiller – Approximate boarding time is 5 and 35 minutes after the hour Stop 3: Second and Addison – Approximate boarding time is 10 and 40 minutes after the hour Stop 4: Cottage Hill and Virginia – Approximate boarding time is 15 and 45 minutes after the hour Stop 5: Spring and the Illi-nois Prairie Path – Approxi-mate boarding time is 20 and 50 minutes after the hour Stop 6: York and Vallette – Approximate boarding time is 25 and 55 minutes after the hour Running Fridays and Satur-days from 12 noon to 12 midnight. Trains may alter approximate boarding times. To track the trolley’s exactlocation, visit ExploreElm-hurst.com.

(Continued from page 11) the 1990s with an outlet mall. Its the Chicago-to-Cairo highway, the main thoroughfares are marked by Egyptian Trail, connects them bewide, paved streets and stop lights. tween the two highways.

And they remain tied by a once Arcola, by contrast, still has its original brick street downtown, fierce duel that helps maintain where antique stores dominate the their independent identities. “It’s a landscape and a hitching post for friendly rivalry now,” Carroll said.

Amish buggies sits behind the news- “It’s just fun.”

Both Carroll and Rothrock paper office. It celebrates its broom corn history with an annual festival agreed that the competition has been that draws thousands of visitors, and good for the towns. It stirs interest its larger industries stem from its in the football programs and builds broom-making past. Today, 40 per- friendships.

“I’ve always had a lot of friends cent of Arcola’s population is Latino—another result of its broom corn in Tuscola,” Rothrock said.

Carroll echoed the sentiment. history. Its most famous resident is Raggedy Ann, whose creator, John- “When I ran for judge, Arcola carried me,” he said. ny Gruelle, was born there.

The rivalry no longer includes They’re both farming communities located in the flattest county burning each others’ fields or feedin Illinois. They’re tied together by ing laxatives to chickens, but it still Interstate 57 on the east and U.S. gives fans on both sides a reason to Route 45 on the west. A remnant of cheer.

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Sunday, Sept. 2 Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network will host its annual ‘Cue for a Cause in the City parking lot at York and Vallette from 12 noon until 8 p.m. To register to compete or to learn more about EWAN, go to the website ewanet.org.

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Thursday, Aug. 30 • From 6-8 p.m., Cool Cars Under the Stars will take place at the American Legion Post #187 at Spring & Butterfield Rds. $5 food specials. Theme: Groovy 70s, 80s & 90s.

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Events coming to Cantigny Park

Monday, Sept. 3 Free Concert: Wayne Messmer Big Band Bandshell, 3 p.m.

Celebrate Labor Day with a local legend! Wayne Messmer, the popular national anthem performer at Chicago Cubs games, will sing favorites from such artists as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin.

Backed by a powerhouse big band, Wayne will bring you back to a simpler time when lyrical love songs filled the radio air waves. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets welcome.

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Saturday, Sept. 8 Second Saturday Family Program: Revolutionary War Education Center, noon to 3 p.m.

Families are invited to the McCormick House’s monthly drop-in program with interactive themes. This month’s program ties in with the park’s Revolutionary

War Reenactment (Sept.8-9) and includes a printing activity and a chance to sign the Declaration of Independence using a quill pen! Free program at the Education Center; parking $10.

Sunday, Sept. 9 ClaySpace Pottery Show Visitors Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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by Dr. Mark Skowron

BATTLE OF THE BULGE

“Keratoconus” is a condition that is characterized by a cornea that bulges into a cone shape due to thinning of this transparent outer layer of the eye. As a result, keratoconus is likely to cause distorted vision in its earliest stages as incoming light is irregularly refracted by the cornea. There may also be increased sensitivity to glare and light. These symptoms may first appear in a person’s teens and twenties, after which the condition may progress slowly. To correct the nearsightedness and astigmatism associated with keratoconus in its early stages, either soft contacts or eyeglasses may be used. After that, rigid gas permeable contact lenses may be needed. If the cornea stabilizes, no further treatment may be required. Corneal transplant surgery is necessary in very advanced keratoconus due to scarring, extreme thinning or contact lens intolerance. For more information, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. Experience, commitment to technology, and a genuine concern for patient welfare enable all of our doctors and our highly qualified staff to work as a team to consistently deliver quality, affordable eye care. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision.

P.S. Symptoms of keratoconus include blurred or distorted vision, increased sensitivity to bright light and glare, sudden worsening or clouding of vision, and a need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions.

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Some orthodontic conditions are easier to correct if they’re detected early. Interceptive orthodontic treatment helps prevent more severe problems later on. It gives an orthodontist control over where the permanent teeth come in by addressing the structure of the jaw and teeth while baby teeth are still in the mouth. To schedule a consultation, please call our office. We use braces and other orthodontic appliances to improve smiles and dental health, making children and adults look and feel better.

Straighter Smiles Are Our Specialty!

P.S. Crooked teeth are commonly regarded as a sign of underdevelopment of the jaws and face.

Visitors Center, 11 a.m.

Join Jackie Kosbab and Liz Omura from Cantigny Horticulture for an up-close look at two newly designed gardens, each planted in 2018 as part of the park’s Project New Leaf. Tour departs from Visitors Center at 11 a.m. Free with parking ($5).

Thursday, Sept. 6 Summer Evening Garden Stroll Visitors Center, 5 p.m.

Experience Cantigny’s newly designed gardens on this one-hour tour conducted by the park’s Master Gardener docents. Free with parking ($5).

FEATURED EVENT! Friday, Sept. 7 Saturday, Sept. 8 Cool story BRO: An Unconventional Tour of Conventional Warfare First Division Museum, 7 p.m.

Pick your night and experience the First Division Museum in an entirely new way! Enjoy an unconventional tour and listen to some crazy unbelievable stories as you sip a craft beer or two. Museum guides will fearlessly lead you through some of their favorite stories, artifacts, Instagram worthy spots and games with EPIC prizes. Advance registration required via fdmuseum.org or call 630-2608183. Fee: $15; parking free. Must be 21 to attend.

FEATURED EVENT! Saturday, Sept. 8 Sunday, Sept. 9 Revolutionary War Reenactment Parade Field/Polo Field, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Revolutionary War era comes alive as hundreds of living history

630-834-6244

www.skowroneyecare.com

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It’s Week #5 of the Independent’s Catchy Caption Contest The Elmhurst Independent is offering its readers a chance to get in on the action and write your own Catchy Caption to a photo from the Independent archives. Winners will be announced in a future issue of the Independent and will win a prize.

Rules can be found at theindependentnewspapers. com.

The deadline to enter the Catchy Caption Contest for Week #5 is Friday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. The winner will be announced in the Aug. 23rd issue of the

Independent.

This photo was taken by Dee Longfellow on Aug. 31, 2011 to the Independent in 2010, in Wilder Park.

Catchy Caption…

“Excuse me, have you seen the exit?”

Send in a better one to win a prize! Send to: Independent@rvpublishing.com Please put: Catchy Caption in the Subject line

Learning new skills

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

These young people from First Congregational Church in Elmhurst work the circular saw as they build something as part of a mission trip taken to Puerto Rico.

Putting on a new roof

Installing windows

On a mission trip to Puerto Rico, these volunteers from First Congregational Church install a glass block window.

Another brick in the wall

Volunteers from First Congregational install a new roof during a misVolunteers from First Congregational Church take part in installing cement bricks to create a wall. sion trip to Puerto Rico.

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2018

MUSIC AT THE GAZEBO

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Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy local entertainment as the sun sets. For more, information about these concerts and all events on Spring Road www.springroad.com

Park here, Dine here, then walk to the gazebo

$5.00 OFF Your Total Lunch or Dinner Check When Over $25.00 This offer not valid with any other offer.

Expires 8-31-18 • Dine-In Only.

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STEAKS • RIBS • CHICKEN • SEAFOOD The Hottest Little Steakhouse in Elmhurst

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Out and About

Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest names Pints Elmhurst as official event sponsor

ppery Sto i l S e Bar & Grill ol h T

Saturday in August. A participating brewery will be featured each night, and a free raffle to win Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest tickets will take place from 7:00-9:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

FOOD

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Burgers Pizza Chicken

DRINK SPECIALS Monday - $4 You Call It Titos Tuesday - Taco Tuesday - $2 Well - $4 Wine $1 Off Draft Wednesday - Manhattans • Old Fashioned $6 Thursday - Vegas Bombs $5

Ride

Friday & Saturday - Book Parties Birthday, Bachelor

FREE TROLLEY SERVICE June 1 - September 15 Fridays & Saturdays • Noon - Midnight

Corner of 53 & Lake St. 105 N. 53 Itasca 847-773-6980

For route details & to track the trolley, visit: ExploreElmhurst.com

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IN BUSINESS! Family Owned & Operated CALL NELLA

LET NELLA CATER YOUR NEXT PARTY, BIG OR SMALL!

708-544-0380 • 5201 ST. CHARLES ROAD • BELLWOOD FAX 708-547-5478 708-544-0514 •708-544-0456 • 708-544-0430 • 708-544-0613

Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues., Wed., Thurs. 11am to 11pm; Friday & Saturday 11am to 12am; Sunday Noon to 10pm KITCHEN CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING TIME • PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

$19.95

Reg. $29.95

Gioacchino’s • 708-544-0380.

Tax not included. Not valid with any other offer. Must mention coupon when ordering. Pick-up or Delivery only. Expires 10-31-18

Mon.-Thurs 3-1 Fri.-Sat. 3-2 Sunday 1-12

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16” THIN CRUST PIZZA WITH CHEESE + FREE SAUSAGE SANDWICH

Darts Bag Toss Dancing All Night Long

14” THIN CRUST PIZZA WITH CHEESE & SAUSAGE + FREE 5 FRIED WINGS

$16.95

Reg. $29.95

Gioacchino’s • 708-544-0380.

Tax not included. Not valid with any other offer. Must mention coupon when ordering. Pick-up or Delivery only. Expires 10-31-18

14” THIN CRUST PIZZA WITH CHEESE & SAUSAGE + FREE 1-LITER SODA

$16.95

Reg. $21.95

Gioacchino’s • 708-544-0380.

Tax not included. Not valid with any other offer. Must mention coupon when ordering. Pick-up or Delivery only. Expires 10-31-18

12” THIN CRUST PIZZA WITH CHEESE & SAUSAGE + FREE 1-LITER SODA

$12.95

Reg. $19.95

Gioacchino’s • 708-544-0380.

Tax not included. Not valid with any other offer. Must mention coupon when ordering. Pick-up or Delivery only. Expires 10-31-18

H VOTED #1 H IN WESTERN SUBURBS! Stuffed, Pan and Thick Pizzas & Lasagna, Spaghetti Sauce & Panzarotti in a Tribune Survey

Food experts from Chicago Tribune all agreed that Gioacchino’s has created a taste that placed them among the best pizza restaurants out of 98 in the Chicagoland area.

Gioacchino’s was also selected #1 in the western suburbs in three categories: Thick, Pan and Stuffed Pizza.

Also Best Spaghetti & Meatballs

by Sun-Times Critic Pat Bruno

However, pizza isn’t all that Gioacchino’s excels in. Among their delicious home made specialties are Lasagna, Cheese and Meat Ravioli, mouth-watering Mostaccioli; also Veal a la Marsala, Veal a la Francaiso, Veal Parmigiana, Baked Mostaccioli, Fettuccini Alfredo, French Fried Shrimp, Fish Platter and many other Calabrese-style dishes, including their own Pizza Puffs called Panzarotti.

BROASTED CHICKEN, MOSTACCIOLI, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, BREAD & SALAD

$8.95 PER PERSON Reg. $12.95

*40 PEOPLE OR MORE*

+5 LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS FREE! Gioacchino’s • 708-544-0380. Tax not included. Not valid with any other offer. Must mention coupon when ordering.

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The Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest has named Pints Elmhurst as the official Event Sponsor for the 4th annual beer fest, which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 1:005:00 p.m. Pints has been a dedicated supporter of the event each year and will be hosting “Pregame” event over 21 different days in August and September that includes beer fest ticket raffles, a beer dinner and a “Sponsor Night”.

Locally owned and operated, Pints is a neighborhood bar and restaurant that specializes in burgers and craft beer and is heavily involved in community events.

Owner Kristi Blessing says that being the official Event Sponsor is an honor.

“We are very thankful for being named the Event Sponsor,” said Blessing, an Elmhurst resident who opened Pints in 2010. “We take pride in our relationships within the community along with other businesses and organizations in Elmhurst, and the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest is an event that we helped develop. So being named the Event Sponsor means a lot to us.”

A month-long partnership with local brewer Elmhurst Brewing Company kicks off the August events, where Pints customers can win $15 gift certificates to the brewery during “Team Trivia” each Tuesday during the month.

Pints customers will also have the chance of winning Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest tickets every Friday and

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E L ESS H E’S

ALE HOUSE & GRILLE This one with drop shadows.

Outdoor Patio Now Open

r Ciga y dl Frien

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST ANTHONY CASSANO & JOE BRIGANTE

RAT PACK DINNER SHOW Saturday, September 22 • 7pm Soup or House Salad

Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling -800-426-2537.

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday 3-6 1/2 Price Pizza & Appetizers $4 Drafts

36 Beers on Tap

Rolled Stuffed Eggplant or Stuffed Melrose Peppers

DESSERT Cheesecake or Ice Cream

$50 Per Person Plus Tax & Tip

Mondays Veteran’s Discount Tuesday Trivia 8 p.m.

Rservations Suggested

Private Party Room Available

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DINE IN • CARRY OUT

When dining in while wearing their uniforms, they will receive a 10% discount on their entire bill!! Yes, parents too!

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CHOICE OF ENTREE 12 oz. PRIME RIB w/Choice of Potato GRILLED SHRIMP w/Veggie Rice Medley TORTELLINI ALFREDO w/Chicken CHICKEN FRANCAISE w/Fresh Veggies & Mashed Potatoes

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Real Estate/Business

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Elmhurst resident takes position at DuPage Foundation Vicary previously worked at Elmhurst College Chaplain’s office

The DuPage Foundation has announced that Karen Vicary has been hired as the new office manager. In this role, Vicary assists with accounting, human resources, information technology, and office management.

She is the first smiling face you’ll see when you visit our office!

“The Foundation’s office manager is a vital member of our team, keeping the day-to-day operations run-

ning smoothly,” said David Weisz, vice president for finance. “Because of Karen’s previous experience, time management, and organizational skills, I could not be more confident in her ability to excel in this role. We’re all thrilled to have her on board!”

Vicary joined the Foundation in June 2018. Previously, she worked as an administrative assistant in the Chaplain’s Office at Elmhurst Col-

lege, where she helped plan religious lectures and college events, managed budgets, and worked with many student organizations. She participated in a First Year Seminar class as a Staff Partner and was a mentor in the Steps to Success program. Vicary also served a two-year term on the college’s Staff Council.

“I’m excited to join the DuPage Foundation team, and I’m looking

forward to learning more about the ways the Foundation collaborates with other organizations in DuPage County,” she said. “In just the first few weeks, I already feel at home here. That says a lot about the Foundation, my fellow staff members, and the many supporters we work with.”

While employed at the college, Vicary took classes to complete her degree, graduating summa cum laude

in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Vicary joined the Foundation in June 2018.

She lives in Elmhurst and enjoys reading.

Karen Vicary

Elmhurst Clinic welcomes new urologist/urologic oncologist

Zuhair Hussaini, MD, who specializes in urology and urologic oncology, has started practicing with Elmhurst Clinic.

Dr. Hussaini is accepting new patients. He joins Elmhurst Clinic urologists Petras Kisielius, MD and Zuhair Khalid Badwan, MD at Hussaini, MD their offices in Elmhurst at 1200 S. York St., Suite 2000 in the Center

for Health on the Elmhurst Hospital campus and in Naperville at 1331 W. 75th St., Ste. 201. To make an appointment at either office, call (331) 221-9004 or visit EEHealth.org/ schedule.

Dr. Hussaini earned his medical degree from Jordan University of Science & Technology, School of Medicine in Jordan.

He completed his internship in General Surgery at West Virginia University Hospitals and his residencies in General Surgery and Urology at Maimonides Medical

Center in Brooklyn, NY. He also completed part of his urological training at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Prior to joining Elmhurst Clinic, he was a clinical instructor and fellow in Urologic Oncology at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

With clinical interests include all aspects of adult urology, Dr. Hussaini focuses on urologic oncology and genitourinary cancers

(bladder, prostate, kidney, testicular and adrenal).

He has advanced training in minimally invasive surgical approaches (laparoscopic and robotic-assisted) as well as the traditional open approach. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Urological Association and a board-eligible candidate for the American Board of Urology.

He is fluent in English and Arabic, and proficient in French.

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Lincoln School Luxury

Lincoln School Luxury

100% completed Lincoln school luxury home by reputable, long-time Elmhurst builder. Clean, white hardie board and stone exterior just 2 blocks from Lincoln GS and the IL Prairie Path. Highly appointed interior with wainscoting, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, coffered & trayed ceilings, Kohler plumbing fixtures, designer light fixtures, Wolf range and double oven, SubZero fridge and handcrafted, custom cabinetry. A formal dining room, study, walk-in pantry, large mudroom, and open family room with fireplace round out the 1st floor. Upstairs are 4 beds, laundry, homework/reading loft, and master suite with separate shower, soaking tub, dual sink vanity & makeup counter + 11x11 WIC with custom closet system. Below is a fully finished basement with wet bar, rec room, 5th bedroom, flex/exercise rm, & large storage rm. Wired with speakers & AV throughout and with a fully fenced yard with patio & white privacy fence. $1,035,000

100% completed Lincoln school luxury home by reputable, long-time Elmhurst builder. Clean, white hardie board and stone exterior just 2 blocks from Lincoln GS and the IL Prairie Path. Highly appointed interior with wainscoting, hardwood $1,035,000

FIRST OFFERING! The BEST in Astoria Place!

Nothing to do but move-in! Pristine 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in Astoria Place. Stainless steel appliance package, granite countertops, oak flooring throughout the 1st floor. 2 car attached garage. NEW features include: roof $279,900 NEW PRICE!

The BEST in Astoria Place!

Nothing to do but move-in! Pristine 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in Astoria Place. Stainless steel appliance package, granite countertops, oak flooring throughout the 1st floor. 2 car attached garage. NEW features include: roof (2016), furnace and AC (2017), washer/dryer (2016), HWH (2016). Low monthly assessments/ taxes and conveniently located near Oak Brook Shopping, Elmhurst Hospital, bike path, and major expressways. $279,900

Elmhurst Schools!

Elmhurst Schools!

Take advantage of award-winning 205 school district, park district, & library. Everything is finished w/ over 1500 sq ft of living space. Hardwood floors in living room, Solid recessed panel interior doors, Oak trim throughout. 3 bedrooms on $329,900

Elmhurst Townhome

Elmhurst Townhome

Affordable, maintenance-free townhome living with a convenient south Elmhurst location - minutes to highway, Oakbrook shopping, restaurants, and with Elmhurst schools.

Quite, end cul-de-sac, upgraded unit featuring 2,400+ of $405,000 NEW PRICE! 0x 10

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3/4 Acre Cherry Farm Lot!

3/4 Acre Cherry Farm Lot!

Rare opportunity for a 100 ft wide x 312 ft deep building footprint in Cherry Farm. Premium frontage will accommodate any design and depth offers many options for front and rear yards – circle drive, sports court, pool with pool house + the $950,000 323066

Affordable, maintenance-free townhome living with a convenient south Elmhurst location minutes to highway, Oakbrook shopping, restaurants, and with Elmhurst schools. Quite, end cul-de-sac, upgraded unit featuring 2,400+ of finished living space, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, granite counters, skylight, NEST, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, first floor family room with fireplace, 2 car attached garage, and finished basement with roughed in plumbing for a future bath. Updated kitchen and bathrooms, master suite with master bath and WIC, 2nd floor laundry, newer SS kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, and hot water heater. Low taxes and assessments. $405,000

Rare opportunity for a 100 ft wide x 312 ft deep building footprint in Cherry Farm. Premium frontage will accommodate any design and depth offers many options for front and rear yards – circle drive, sports court, pool with pool house + the property backs to additional green space shared by surrounding Hill and Arlington neighbors, great spot for summer BBQ’s, bonfires, and endless fun year round. One of the last undeveloped parcels in Cherry Farm with loads of history dating back to the city’s fore-fathers. The current home, built in the 1800’s, served as the “tenant home” to field workers that harvested the apple & cherry orchards. $950,000

Take advantage of award-winning 205 school district, park district, & library. Everything is finished w/ over 1500 sq ft of living space.

Hardwood floors in living room, Solid recessed panel interior doors, Oak trim throughout. 3 bedrooms on upper level w/ hardwood under carpeting, 1-1/2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen w/ granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, & new tile floor. Spacious family room w/ quarry tile floor. Large laundry room w/ access to fenced backyard w/ patio & garden containing perennial fruit & herb plants. Detached over-sized 2.5 car garage. This fabulous tree-lined neighborhood is close to shopping & parks. $329,900

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

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

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

2 car attached garage. 100x150 Lot! $599,900

$599,900

Prime Elmhurst Location!

Prime Elmhurst Location!

Picturesque 2 Story with English flair. A beautiful fireplaces frames the LR w/ dark stained HW floors, unique etched windows & coved ceiling. Pride of ownership throughout.

Open floor plan kitchen w/ center island flows into 1st floor FR $590,000

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Picturesque 2 Story with English flair. A beautiful fireplaces frames the LR w/ dark stained HW floors, unique etched windows & coved ceiling.

Pride of ownership throughout. Open floor plan kitchen w/ center island flows into 1st floor FR w/ great views of professional landscaped yard & garden areas. New flag stone walk & entry landings welcomes you into front & side entry doors. LR & Kitchen newly painted. Major updates include new roof, gutters, & downspouts.

BSMT finished with space for office or children’s playroom. Located steps from the Prairie Path.

Walk to town, train, library, parks, schools, and more! Nothing to do but move right in! $590,000

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Pride of Ownership!

Pride of Ownership!

Meticulously maintained 4 bed, 2.5 bath split level home w/ an abundance of new features! Newer hardwood floors (2014) & freshly painted (2015), this home is completely move-in ready.

New roof (2016), HVAC (2017), Furnace & hot water heater $419,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Meticulously maintained 4 bed, 2.5 bath split level home w/ an abundance of new features! Newer hardwood floors (2014) & freshly painted (2015), this home is completely move-in ready. New roof (2016), HVAC (2017), Furnace & hot water heater (2014) Gorgeous new kitchen (2015) w/ granite CTs & stainless steel LG appliance package.

Beautiful formal dining room, large family room w/ a fireplace & 4th bedroom. Sub basement w/ workout room & plenty of storage space. Brick paver patio (2016) great for entertaining! Shuttle to train station & walking distance to Downers Grove South, Kingsley Elementary, & McCollum Park. $419,900

Move-in Ready!

Move-in Ready!

Turn-key, fully updated split level in South Elmhurst. 3 Bed, 2 Full Bath. Brand new kitchen with gray cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors in living room, dining room, hall and stairs. $399,900 NEW PRICE!

Crescent Park

Crescent Park

COMPLETED new construction in Crescent Park. Loaded with features you won’t find in other new homes – irrigation system, professional landscaping & smart technology - lights/ HVAC/audio/security. Steps from the Prairie Path & walking

COMPLETED new construction in Crescent Park.

Loaded with features you won’t find in other new homes – irrigation system, professional landscaping & smart technology - lights/HVAC/ audio/security. Steps from the Prairie Path & walking distance to restaurants, Washington Park & Blue Ribbon Edison/Sandburg schools. The home features an inviting front porch, wide plank hardwood floors throughout, walk-in food pantry & butler’s pantry, chef’s kitchen with massive island with veggie sink, 1st floor office, 4 beds up with 3 full baths, master suite with his/her WIC’s & spa bath, + coveted 3 car attached garage. $1,150,000

$1,150,000

Move-in Ready!

Move-in Ready!

The pride of ownership is on display at this expanded 3 bed / 1.5 bath split level in south Elmhurst. Offering a rare, 1st floor family room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace off its open kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area with vented $399,900

1st Time on the Market..Ever!

1st Time on the Market..Ever!

This Story Book English Tudor built in 1926 includes 5 bedrooms, 3 baths w/ over 3,100sf of living space. Beautiful dark hardwood floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry w/ lannon $990,000

You Can Have It All!

Classic design w/modern finishes~Heart of Elmhurst~Heated hardwood floors~Huge dining room~Bright spacious kitchen~1st floor office~Living room w/exposed brick fireplace~Generous master bedroom with wide $1,599,000

This Story Book English Tudor built in 1926 includes 5 bedrooms, 3 baths w/ over 3,100sf of living space. Beautiful dark hardwood floors on the 1st & 2nd floor.

Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry w/ lannon stone highlights that enhance this home’s architecture. A beautiful blue/green slate roof w/ wide copper gutters frames the dramatic gable ends & dormers providing texture & interest for this one of a kind well maintained home. Walk to town, train, Wilder Park, Library, Elmhurst Art Museum, & Award winning schools! $990,000

Turn-key, fully updated split level in South Elmhurst. 3 Bed, 2 Full Bath. Brand new kitchen with gray cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors in living room, dining room, hall and stairs.

Staircase features wrought iron spindle railing.

Marble bath upstairs with frameless shower door, custom banjo countertop and full wall framed mirror. Pebbled shower with glass vanity in lower bath. Updated laundry room with slate tile and plenty of storage space. All closets have custom built-ins by California Closets. Additional updates include new roof, doors, windows, central humidifier, and water heater. $399,900

The pride of ownership is on display at this expanded 3 bed / 1.5 bath split level in south Elmhurst. Offering a rare, 1st floor family room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace off its open kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area with vented skylight. 3 spacious bedrooms up w/ with HWF’s and a full bath. The LL offers a large rec rm, laundry rm, half bath & exterior access.

Many windows replaced in 2005 & new tear off roof & 6” sanitary line w/ cleanout in 2010. Dead-ends at Eldridge Park & Salt Creek Path. $399,900

EASY BREEZY LIVING!

EASY BREEZY LIVING!

2 years young, this 2 story Townhome has SO much to offer!

This 4 BR, 3.5 BA home offers a buyer a ranch floorplan w/ a 1st Flr Master Suite, w/ an incredible En Suite Bathroom, His/ Her WIC & lots natural sunlight. Stunning Kitchen w/new $519,900

2 years young, this 2 story Townhome has SO much to offer! This 4 BR, 3.5 BA home offers a buyer a ranch floorplan w/ a 1st Flr Master Suite, w/ an incredible En Suite Bathroom, His/Her WIC & lots natural sunlight.

Stunning Kitchen w/new backsplash, SS Appls, Granite CT’s & Custom Cabinetry. Cathedral Ceilings in Family Rm centered w/stone fireplace.

Private Office, & 1st Flr Laundry. MAN CAVE BASEMENT: Huge Rec Room, Lots of Flex/Storage Space, NEW Full Bath all w/ over 1500 sqft of space! 2 car attached garage, centrally located! $519,900

You Can Have It All! Classic design w/modern finishes~Heart of Elmhurst~Heated hardwood floors~Huge dining room~Bright spacious kitchen~1st floor office~Living room w/exposed brick fireplace~Generous master bedroom with wide balcony~Master bath w/heated floors, huge shower & custom built-ins~Two oversized bedrooms w/Jack & Jill bath featuring jetted tub & heated floors~Massive 4th bedroom w/2 walk-in closets & can be easily converted into 5th bedroom~Wonderful bathroom w/spacious shower & heated floors~Full basement w/plenty of space for kids/entertaining & bathroom~Indoor basketball court w/ heated floors~Attached covered patio w/TV and fireplace~Plenty of green space~Completely remodeled in 2008 including an entire masonry makeover~This home provides classic Southern charm w/all the features luxury buyers expect $1,599,000

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Impact DuPage completes 2018 Community Assessment Every three years, Impact DuPage, a multi-sectoral group of community partners, conducts an assessment with residents to update health-related data and address the needs of the community.

Impact DuPage is committed to creating a common understanding of community needs, gaps and priorities that will advance the well-being of the DuPage County community.

Core to the work of Impact DuPage is a comprehensive definition of health, “Well-being begins where we live, learn, work and play. Opportunities for well-being start at home, in our neighborhood and work places,” from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The 2018 Impact DuPage Community Assessment Reports are now available on the Impact DuPage website.

To identify the strategic issues for 20192021, Impact DuPage used data collected between January and April 2018 from the following: • Landscape Review: An assessment of over 1,500 residents was conducted in the spring of 2018 to learn the perceptions about quality of life, health concerns and risky behaviors, what to improve, and the greatest strengths of the county.

• Local System Assessment: In April, 63 community stakeholders gathered to evaluate how well our system is performing and opportunities for improvement.

• Forces of Change: A highlight of the trends, issues and factors facing residents were determined from meetings with 11

community groups.

• Community Profile: This measurable data about the current health status, quality of life, and risk factors are compiled using the Location Report Builder Tool on the Impact DuPage website.

• In June and July 2018, the Impact DuPage Steering Committee met to identify strategic issues to address over the next three years that will advance the well-being of our community.

Based on data collected from the most recent county-wide assessment, the top three strategic issues and the questions guiding them are: • Health Status Improvement: “How do we build a person-centered model of healthcare that is efficient and effective, creates meaningful access to care for all and demonstrably improves health status?”

• Affordable Housing: “How do we develop affordable housing that meets the demographic profile of the county?”

• Behavioral Health: “How do we strengthen prevention and treatment of behavioral health issues for residents of DuPage County?”

For the next step in the process, the Steering Committee will work with local coalitions to develop action plans for 2019 through 2021, and stakeholders across the county to advance well-being.

To stay informed on plan development and progress, planning efforts, evaluation, and to learn more about our community, visit impactdupage.org.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s to be held Sept. 22 Dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, research

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles. Nearly 1,125 people from the St. Charles area are

expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Registration for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Walk participants will complete a 2.5 mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Asso-

ciation. Walk participants will also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.

In Illinois alone, there are more than 220,000 people living with the disease and 590,000 caregivers. In the United States, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot

to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association® mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s Association Walk Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end to End Alzheimer’s® The Alzheimer’s Association Walk Alzheimer’s. be cured, prevented or even slowed.

Additionally, more than 16 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.

Bethel UCC presents Story Club

Hole in One contest, a basketball free throw contest, a garden tomato contest (entries must be in by 12 noon) and more.

For more information or to register, call 630-834-9200. This event is free and open to the public.

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Here’s how Story Club works: you can attend as an audience member and have the experience of hearing real stories told live.

Or, you can join in the storytelling by preparing an eight-minute story to share. The theme for the evening is Pride.

Story Club is geared for 14+ years old. There will be a free will donation of $10 to support PADS, one of Bethel’s Human Concerns mission partners. We hope you can join us.

Bethel UCC is located at 315 E. St. Charles Rd. in Elmhurst. Church facilities are fully accessible and parking is available behind the church; please enter from St. Charles Rd. or Huntington Lane off Poplar. Contact the church at office@bethel-ucc.org or call 630-279-4040 for more information.

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On Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m., Story Club returns to Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst. Story Club is a storytelling event with true stories told live, featuring a mix of experienced storytellers with an open mic opportunity for anyone. Its manifesto is simple: “We gather because we are hungry and desperate for the feelings that come from a well-told true tale: the feeling of understanding, the feeling of learning about the world and, most of all, the feeling of deep and honest connection.”

Dana Norris, founder of Story Club, wrote this, “When you hear a story your brain changes. Your neurons begin to mirror those of the teller. You are affected. You become more than you. Stories are our primary mode of constructing our identity and sharing it with others. Stories are how we make sense of the chaos of the world.”

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) 2018MR001046 Case Number Request of: Tiffany Marie Deraedt There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Tiffany Marie Deraedt to the new name of: Tiffany Marie Shubalis The court date will be held on 9-24-18 at 9:00 a.m. at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton DuPage in Courtroom #2005. /s/ TIFFANY DERAEDT Tiffany Deraedt (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 2, 9 & 16, 2018) 322892 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. Ramon Aponte; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2017CH001384 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/4/2018, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on September 11, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 5 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 7 IN H.O. STONE AND COMPANY’S ELMHURST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTIONS 25, 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 161539, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-25-314-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 834 N. Howard Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of

Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-14768.

I3094151 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 2, 9 & 16, 2018) 322456 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE 2018 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the for 2018 Sidewalk Replacement Program will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Daylight Savings Time) on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Thereafter, or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – 2018 Sidewalk Replacement Program, Project No. 18-04.”

The work in general shall consist of the removal and replacement of approximately 17,500 square feet of concrete sidewalk.

Additional work includes miscellaneous curb and gutter and driveway apron removal and replacement and landscape restoration at sidewalk replacement locations. In addition, 7,600 square feet of new sidewalk installation will be implemented on North York Street in two separate linear stretches.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS This work shall be performed in accordance with the contract documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available at the City of Elmhurst, City Manager’s Office (2nd floor), 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for a non-refundable cost of $10.00 per set of bidding documents.

No bidding documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal.

BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two lowest respon-

Public Notices sible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst.

AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract.

PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in DuPage County for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work.

Dated: This 9th day of August 2018.

CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 9, 2018) 323228 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE 2018 SIDEWALK SLABJACKING PROGRAM 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the for 2018 Sidewalk Slabjacking Program will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Daylight Savings Time) on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Thereafter, or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – 2018 Sidewalk Slabjacking Program, Project No. 18-08.”

The work in general shall consist of the raising of approximately 15,350 square feet of sunken sidewalk squares via slab-jacking at various locations throughout the City.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS This work shall be performed in accordance with the contract documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available at the City of Elmhurst, City Manager’s Office (2nd floor), 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for a non-refundable cost of $10.00 per set of bidding documents.

No bidding documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal.

BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount

bid. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst.

AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076262 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 26, 2018, wherein the business firm of SAMEE ALI PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATED AT 397 POST OAK CIRCLE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) SAMANTHA ALI, HOME ADDRESS 397 POST OAK CIRCLE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 26TH day of JULY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 2, 9 & 16, 2018) 322999 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076256 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 20, 2018, wherein the business firm of ADMINS BY DESIGN LOCATED AT 448 S. VILLA AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KIMBERLY L. KULTON, HOME ADDRESS 448 S. VILLA AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of JULY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 2, 9 & 16, 2018) 322772 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076240 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 16, 2018, wherein the business firm of REGISTYLE LOCATED AT 302 PROSPECT AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1809 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MEGAN DALY, HOME ADDRESS 302 PROSPECT AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1809 and NAME OF PERSON(S) MATTHEW PALELLO HOME ADDRESS 302 PROSPECT AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1809.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 16TH day of JULY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 26, Aug. 2 & 9, 2018) 321826

responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract.

PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in DuPage County for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work.

Dated: This 9th day of August 2018.

CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 9, 2018) 323230 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076247 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 18, 2018, wherein the business firm of K&M CAVES LOCATED AT 1704 LAKECLIFFE DRIVE UNIT D, WHEATON, IL 60189-0000. was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KEVIN KEITH, HOME ADDRESS 1704 LAKECLIFFE DRIVE UNIT D, WHEATON, IL 601890000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 18TH day of JULY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 26, Aug. 2 & 9, 2018) 322394 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076254 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 19, 2018, wherein the business firm of KAYDEE GRAPHICS LOCATED AT 555 E. GUNDERSEN DRIVE UNIT 509, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-3006 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KATERYNA DIOSDADO, HOME ADDRESS 555 E. GUNDERSEN DRIVE UNIT 509, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-3006.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of JULY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 26, Aug. 2 & 9, 2018) 322404 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076257 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 23, 2018, wherein the business firm of GOLIATH CONSTRUCTION REMODELERS LOCATED AT 695 S. WASHINGTON STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4348 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ED KAVANAUGH, HOME ADDRESS 695 S. WASHINGTON STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4348.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 23RD day of JULY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 26, Aug. 2 & 9, 2018) 322422

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Illinois Bicentennial celebration in December at the United Center Officials announce initial plans for Illinois’ 200th birthday event Illinois Bicentennial officials and commissioners have announced the preliminary details of Illinois’ 200th birthday celebration to be held at the United Center on Dec. 3. The event will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Illinois’ recognition as the 21st state of the union.

Illinois celebrities and contributors in all walks of life, including entertainment, sports, politics and more will be invited to participate. Initial talent confirmed to participate include, Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Styx, Blues legend Buddy Guy, the Chicago Bears, Olympic Champion Jackie Joyner Kersee, Bill Kurtis and Joe Mantegna.

Legendary Illinois journalist Bill Kurtis opened the announcement via video. “I am honored to have been asked to emcee the state of Illinois’ 200th birthday party,” Kurtis said. “We will be delighted to welcome an incredible roster of Illinois talent to the stage of the United Center.”

“It’s an honor for the United Center to play a role in the celebration of our state’s 200th birthday. As everyone knows, we have hosted some significant historical events at the United Center and we’re just as proud to be selected as the host for the Dec. 3 celebration,” said Rocky Wirtz, chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks and joint owner of the United Center.

Deputy Gov. Leslie Munger said the theme of the year-long Bicentennial celebration will be on display during the United Center gala, “We will showcase the people, places and things that have been born, built and grown in Illinois over the last 200 years that have made us Illinois Proud.”

A special Veterans commemoration, hosted by Illinois’ Joe Man-

tegna, will recognize the sacrifice Illinoisans have made over 200 years. There will be recognition of the Bicentennial’s HONOR 200, Veterans chosen across the state for going above and beyond service to their fellow Veterans, with a performance by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

“It is an honor for the members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to be recognized for their contribution to arts and culture in Illinois by being asked to take part in the festivities for the State’s Bicentennial,” said Vanessa Moss, vice president of Orchestra and Building Operations. “The Members of the CSO are particularly proud to celebrate our Illinois military veterans through music.”

The evening’s programming will mix historical video and live entertainment, including musical performances by an array of Illinois artists of different genres, including performances by Styx and other to be announced musical guests.

Additionally, the event will reflect on great events in Illinois sports, including a look back at the birth of the NFL, which had its roots at the University of Illinois with Papa Bear George Halas and Red Grange, as well as a presentation titled “Chicago—The City of Champions,” a salute to all of the professional championship teams featuring players, trophies and special guests.

“The United Center is the home of two championship teams and many iconic moments in the state’s history. It is a wonderful honor to welcome the 200th anniversary celebration for the great state of Illinois,” said Jerry Reinsdorf, chairman of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, as well as joint owner of the United Center. “We look forward to welcoming notable

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celebrities, honorees and special guests under one roof to reflect on the stories that shaped the legacy of the state of Illinois.”

Other segments are being developed and invitations to many celebrities are being extended ensuring this will be a night to remember for the next 200 years.

The evening finale will chronicle the story of how Jazz and Blues migrated from Louisiana through East St. Louis and to Chicago.

A tribute to Chicago Blues will feature a performance by Buddy Guy and his band. At 81 years

old, Guy continues to be the King of Chicago Blues and has just released his 18th studio album, “The Blues is Alive and Well.”

On hand for the announcement were friends of the Bicentennial Commission who are assisting in the talent outreach and production.

They include: Welz Kauffman, CEO of Ravinia; Jerry Mickelson, co-owner of Jam Productions; Steve Johnston, president of The Second City; Kerry Sheehan, chief people officer of the Second City; and Joe Myhra, vice president of Business Affairs, United Center.

“We are extremely grateful to have some of Illinois’ entertainment titans helping us with the plans for the Bicentennial birthday party,” said Stuart Layne the executive director of the governor’s Office of the Bicentennial. “Everyone at the United Center has been so helpful and our thanks go out to Jerry Reinsdorf and Rocky Wirtz.”

All Bicentennial events and programs are privately funded. Lead sponsors for the birthday party include Wintrust Bank and Bicentennial Veteran’s program sponsors Boeing, Walgreens and Comed.

Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE LARCH AVENUE PARKING STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE REPAIRS PROJECT 17-34 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the maintenance repairs to the Larch Avenue Parking Structure will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Daylight Savings Time) on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Thereafter, or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud.

Sealed envelopes or packages containing

bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – Larch Avenue Parking Structure Maintenance Repairs, Project No. 17-34.”

Work includes concrete repairs, removal and replacement of sealant materials, expansion joints, plumbing & masonry repairs, pavement markings and miscellaneous repairs.

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 10:00AM. Please meet at the south entrance to the parking structure off of First Street.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS This work shall be performed in accordance with the contract documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available at the City of Elmhurst, City Manager’s

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076245 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 18, 2018, wherein the business firm of FUNDING 4 U 2 LOCATED AT 1407 SQUIRE LANE, BARTLETT, IL 60103-1866 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) DERRICK ECHOLS, HOME ADDRESS 1407 SQUIRE LANE, BARTLETT, IL 60103-1866.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 18TH day of JULY, A.D. 2018.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076258 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 30, 2018, wherein the business firm of BAEZA PAINTING LOCATED AT 1603 WINDSOR COURT APT 3B, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-4194 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ERICK BAEZA, HOME ADDRESS 1603 WINDSOR COURT APT 3B, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-4194 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 30TH day of JULY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 9, 16 & 23, 2018) 323180

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076269 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 31, 2018, wherein the business firm of DEW BY TRICIA GRANGER LOCATED AT 400 W. ARMY TRAIL ROAD STE 12, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-1456 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) PATRICIA M. GRANGER, HOME ADDRESS 5440 MARTIN LANE, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-5116.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 31ST day of JULY A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 9, 16 & 23, 2018) 323281

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076273 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 1, 2018, wherein the business firm of THE PEAK OF DENTISTRY LOCATED AT 111 N. ADDISON AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2876 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KURT CARLSON, HOME ADDRESS 5N690 COURCIVAL LANE, WAYNE, IL 60184-2143 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of AUGUST, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 9, 16 & 23, 2018) 323405

Office (2nd floor), 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for a non-refundable cost of $25.00 per set of bidding documents.

No bidding documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal.

BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid.

The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst.

AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract.

PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in DuPage County for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work.

Dated: This 9th day of August 2018.

CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 9, 2018) 323633

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin Naperville and Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced recently that bond has been set for a homeless man accused of robbing a woman of her purse last night in Naperville.

Steven England, 19, appeared at a bond hearing this morning in front of Judge Liam Brennan who set bond at $75,000 with 10 percent to apply. England has been charged with one count of robbery (Class 2 felony) and one count of aggravated battery in a public place (Class 3 felony.)

On July 31 at approximately 7 p.m., the victim, a woman in her 30s, was walking in an alley near the Barnes and Noble store in downtown Naperville. It is alleged that England approached the woman from behind, grabbed her purse and attempted to flee. It is alleged that England dragged the woman by the purse a short distance causing injuries as she refused to let go of her purse.

It is further alleged the victim eventually released her purse and that England attempted to flee the scene only to be apprehended and detained by citizens who were alerted to the situation after hearing the victim’s cries for help. England was

taken into custody by Naperville police officers who were nearby and responded to the situation upon hearing shouts of “purse snatcher.”

“It is alleged that Mr. England considered a woman in an alley an easy target for purse-snatching,” Berlin said. “Thanks to the efforts of several good Samaritans however, Mr. England’s alleged attempt as stealing an innocent woman’s belongings was thwarted. I would like to sincerely thank those who came forward to help a fellow citizen in need.”

“We regularly encourage residents to speak up and report crimes or suspicious activity to police. In this case, two brave and selfless citizens took that advice one step further and put themselves at risk to help someone in need,” said Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall. “I’m grateful that no one was seriously injured during the commission of this crime or the incident that followed, and I would like to thank the citizens whose willingness to act quickly in response to a crime resulted in the apprehension of this subject.”

England’s next court appearance is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 31, for arraignment in front of Judge Brennan.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper PLAINTIFF Vs. Ramon Aponte; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2017CH001384 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/4/2018, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on September 11, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-25-314-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 834 N. Howard Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-17-14768.

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Spirito! Singers announce 2018 Service Award Winner Spirito! Singers has announced that the 2018 Spirito! Service Award Winner is Terri Hemmert, long time WXRT radio personality and Radio Hall of Famer. The Service Award will be presented at the Spirito! Autumn Voices Gala.

This event, Spirito!’s largest fundraiser, will be held on Nov. 3 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

Service is an important part of the Spirito! mission and each year, an award is given to an individual who exemplifies a commitment to volunteerism. Terri Hemmert is passionate, dedicated volunteer.

In addition to being a well-known radio personality in Chicago for more than 40 years, Terri served on the Board of Directors of the Peace Museum and Facets Multimedia among other not-for-profit groups.

She volunteered with the Inner City Teaching Corps and Latin School of Chicago, has served on the advisory board of WRSE-FM (the Elmhurst College student radio station) and volunteered with the AIDS Pastoral Care Network.

Terri also teaches classes on the

Roots of Rap, Women in Music, Classical Music’s influence on Rock and Soul, and the History of Rock and Soul.

She also works on music education programs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

An active member of her church, Terri sang in the choir for many years and truly appreciates the beauty of choral singing.

Best of all, Terri is a fan of Spirito! Singers and has attended many Spirito! concerts.

The three ensembles of Spirito! will perform at the Autumn Voices Gala.

Visit SpiritoSingers.org for tickets and information.

Auditions are being held now through early August for the Spirito! 2018-19 Season. To schedule an audition, call 630.581.5440 or visit SpiritoSingers.org.

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Service Award Winner. The Award will be presented at the Spirito! Autumn Voices Gala on Nov. 3.

Duckworth working to ban 3D firearm blueprints U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and 21 of her colleagues in introducing legislation to prevent the online publication of blueprints that can be used to make fully-functioning firearms with a 3D printer.

These dangerous weapons are often made with resin or plastic and are virtually undetectable when carried through a metal detector or past security.

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children from needless, preventable firearm violence.”

In 2013, Congress extended a ban on the sale, manufacturing or possession of fully-plastic guns by requiring that all firearms contain at least 3.7 ounces of steel so they can be detected by a metal detector.

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Elmhurst American Legion baseball team announces award winners York softball alums compete at Division I college level

By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Elmhurst American Legion baseball program recently held its postseason awards banquet.

The event, held at the Normandy Room on the grounds of the Post 187 American Legion hall in Elmhurst, honored players in the Post 187 program for their various accomplishments throughout the 2018 season. This year, Post 187 fielded both a 19U senior Legion team and a 17U junior Legion team.

The 17U junior Legion team advanced to the championship round of the 2nd Division South postseason tournament.

At the 19U level, IC Catholic Prep product Brendan Russ was named the team MVP. York’s Joe Orrico took home offensive player of the year honors.

Russ also was named the team’s pitcher of the year. Willowbrook’s Dan Gusel Jr. was named the defensive player of the year, while York’s Tamaine Durr earned the team hustle award.

Jordan Vogel was the recipient of the most improved player award.

At the 17U level, Alexis Cotto was named the team MVP. Fenton’s Jose Alvarez earned the offensive player of the year award.

York’s Tyler Gelsomino was named the pitcher of the year for the junior Legion team.

Andrew Pietrucha earned the defensive player of the year honor.

IC Catholic Prep’s Michael Hilgart was the hustle award winner. Liam Darce was the winner of the Post 187 junior Legion team most improved player honor.

Scalzitti at DePaul York graduate Angela Scalzitti is now a member of the DePaul softball team. This season, Scalzitti started all 52 games she played in and batted .302 with 45 hits in 149 at-bats. She scored 31 runs and had seven doubles, two home runs and 24 RBI. She also stole 10 bases and made only one error in 53 chances in the field.

Scalzitti was part of a DePaul team that won the Big East Conference tournament title. She earned Big East all-tournament honors after driving in six runs in the tournament.

Scalzitti is a psychology major with a concentration in human development.

Magnifico at Valpo York alum Gabby Magnifico recently completed her sophomore season on the Valparaiso softball team.

Magnifico played in 39 games As a freshman, Magnifico started this spring and started 22. She had 48 games, mainly in left and center 13 hits, including one double, three field. She scored 24 runs and had home runs and 11 RBI. six home runs (tied for second on

the team) to go with 16 RBI, a .343 man in walks with 14.

Magnifico is a health science on-base percentage and a .441 slugging percentage. She ranked third major in the physician’s assistant in the Horizon League as a fresh- program.

IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team enjoys strong summer Knights finish third during regular season at Lisle league

By Mike Miazga Correspondent IC Catholic Prep girls basketball coach Kelsey James got a nice mid-summer present from her team.

“Our summer wasn’t too bad,” she said. “I was pleasantly surprised.

I thought it might be a little rough because we graduated eight seniors.

These girls worked really hard and ended up being super-competitive.”

The Knights competed in the Lisle

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summer league where they finished third overall. In the end of the season tournament, IC Catholic Prep won the consolation-bracket title at Lisle.

“This opened some eyes,” said James. “It was nice to see. We only have two returning varsity player so we’re bringing together a whole new team. For them to play this well together was great to see.”

James especially was impressed with her team’s play on the defensive end. “We switched over to becoming a very quick team. Defensively, we made it tough for teams to score on us.”

James also watched the group gel together and develop camaraderie.

“By the time the end of June rolled around the girls were working well together and had the team-bonding down,” she said. “They all worked hard to make themselves better and that was nice to see.”

The two returning players James referenced are Jaida Smith and Jackie Lara. “Jaida had a great summer and stepped into a leadership role of being our point guard,” James pointed out. “Jackie is the other returning senior and she did a very good job of being like a second coach on the floor for our younger girls. Offen-

sively, she added a few things to her game that will help her.”

James sees the recently completed summer schedule as a good momentum-builder heading into the 20182019 season. “After we finished in Lisle we ended up at the end of June with a lot of skill work,” she said.

“We know we still have work to do but we saw a lot of good things in the summer. Hopefully this all carries over to when our season starts in November.”

IC Catholic Prep opens the 20182019 season Nov. 13 against Lisle at home and then hosts its own Thanksgiving tournament starting, Nov. 13.

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The Elmhurst Youth Baseball 8U All-Stars wrapped up the season with two tournament championships. On July 22 the squad, managed

by Ken Padgett and coached by Edwin Ramos, Vince Diviacchi and Joe Boeh, won the Elmhurst 8U Tournament 1 to 0 over the Oak Park Eagles. The local boys then traveled to Roselle on July 29 and defeated the Coamo Legends 6-4. Players: Jake Boeckel, Patrick Boeh, Luca Diviacchi, Xander Escarpita, Ramon Gomez, Michael Gurgone, Alex Hesch, Hilton McAdoo, Alex Padgett, Maxwell Padgett, Nate Patterson, Ryan Putz, Emilio Rivera, Kyle Szejner, Dominic Ramos and Michael White.

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10 Timothy Christian student-athletes honored for four-year varsity status Hoekstra and Schuringa four-year, three-sport athletes

By Mike Miazga Correspondent During this past school year, Timothy Christian had a host of student-athletes who fell into two unique categories.

Both Val Hoekstra and Olivia Schuringa were honored for being four-year, three-sport athletes.

Hoekstra’s situation is even more interesting. She played volleyball, basketball and track and field her freshman year and then switched to volleyball, cheerleading and track and field for her sophomore through senior years.

Schuringa played volleyball, basketball and softball all four years.

A total of 10 Timothy student-athletes were cited for being four-year varsity athletes in a particular sport.

Jimmy Allen was a four-year varsity player in both soccer and baseball, while Jordan Cimmarusti was a

four-year varsity performer in dance.

Other four-year honorees include Michael Martens (soccer), Xavier Ross (track), Hoekstra (track), Maddie Schaafsma (soccer), Rachel Stoll (track), Will Terpstra (cross country), Avy Truax (cheerleading) and Schuringa (softball).

All-conference award winners in 2018 for the Trojans included cross-country runners Hope Clark, Elise Terpstra, Olivia Reamer, Clint Fincher, Caleb Mitchell, Will Terpstra and Alex Oldenburger.

Jack Rhiner was all-conference in golf, while Heidi Westra, Emily DeBoer, Stoll and Tracy Westra (conference MVP) were all-conference in girls volleyball.

Isaiah Whitaker, Connor Teune, Michael Vogt, Martens and Matt Van Zeelt were all-conference in boys soccer.

For girls tennis, Abygayle Ahn, Gabi Silvia, Cassandra Lee, Abby Carstensen, Jill Bury, Truax, Anna Thompson and Ellie Jarzombek were all-conference recipients. Lee and Ahn finished third in the state in

Class A doubles.

In the winter, Schuringa and Jordyn Strube were all-conference selections in girls basketball, while Ty Merrick, Brandon Orange, Michael Thomas and Matt Owens were picked for boys basketball.

Scott Schnurr, Truax and Hannah Tameling were all-conference in cheerleading.

In the spring, Allison Heersink was an all-conference selection in softball. Micah Bosman, Austin Hoogendoorn, Joel Daniels and Luke DeVries were all-conference in boys tennis where the Trojans finished second in the conference tournament.

Xavier Ross and Caleb Mitchell were state qualifiers in boys track.

Ross qualified in three events and advanced to the finals in the 400 where he finished third.

Campbell Marshall, Elise Terpstra, Hope Clark, Stoll, Hoekstra, Tracy Westra and Jill Forgac were state qualifiers in girls track. Timothy’s 3,200 relay team finished 11th in state, while Clark was ninth in the 3,200 and earned a medal.

Allen, Harrison Stanton and Nick Huisman were all-conference performers for the Timothy baseball team that advanced to the supersectional round of the state playoffs.

Schaafsma, Carstensen, Emma Carter and Celeste VanderMeer were all-conference in girls soccer.

Overall, Timothy athletic teams earned two conference MVP selections (Tracy Westra and Brandon Orange), two conference titles, five regional titles and one sectional title. Timothy teams also lost in three regional title contests, one sectional championship contest and one supersectional contest.

Other 2017-2017 highlights included the Timothy boys soccer team winning a Class 2A regional title and advancing to the sectional final. Allen finished his career with 108 career goals.

The girls volleyball team won 24 matches to earn its ninth-straight 20win season. The boys cross-country team won a conference title with Clint Fincher winning the conference race. The girls team took second in

conference with Hope Clark finishing first. The girls team also won a regional title.

In golf, Jack Rhiner was sixth in the all-conference points standings.

The girls tennis team won the conference title with all eight starters earning all-conference honors.

The cheerleading team, under the direction of coach Aaron Armstrong, finished second in the conference in the small division and qualified for state for the 11th year in a row where it took eighth in the small division.

In boys basketball, the Trojans won the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division title, while the sophomores tied for first and the freshman team took second. Orange, in addition to earning conference MVP honors, was an IBCA all-state special-mention selection.

In girls basketball, Timothy took second in conference, won a regional title and lost in the sectional final. Coach Michele Strube earned an IBCA district coach of the year award and Schuringa was an IBCA all-state special-mention selection.

York, ICCP volleyball teams cited for academic excellence Knights girls team earns 25th American Volleyball Coaches Association honor

By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys and girls volleyball teams and the IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team are getting it done in the classroom.

The three local teams recently were cited by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as recipients of the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2017-2018 school year.

The two York teams and ICCP were part of a record-breaking 976 teams that earned the honor. The previous high had been 835 teams in the 2016-2017 school year.

According to AVCA records, this is IC Catholic Prep’s 25th academic honor. The Knights girls program has won the award in all but one season during the award’s existence. The 25 awards have come under the auspices of retired longtime coach Jean Field and current Knights coach and former player Nancy D’Amore.

This is the York girls program’s first academic award from the AVCA, while the York boys won its fourth in a row. The Dukes started that streak during the 2015 season under current

coach Ken Dowdy. The York girls are coached by Patty Iverson.

The award, which was initiated in the 1992-1993 academic year, honors collegiate and high-school volleyball teams that display excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or a 4.10 cumulative GPA

on a 5.0 scale.

The award, the AVCA noted, is the single-largest award offered by quantity of schools, players and coaches honored. Since the 2000-2001 season, the number of recipients has increased every year but two, while amassing a 623-team increase over the span of the last decade.

Since the award’s inception, the

amount of award winners has increased from 62 to its current number of 977.

Girls high school teams led the way this year with 358 recipients, an increase of 81 over the previous term. NCAA Division III had the second-most honorees with 175 schools.

NCAA Division I programs jumped from 145 honorees to 164.

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The Elmhurst Youth Baseball/River Forest 14U Little League Combined team placed second in the state recently. The squad won its district (hosted by Elmhurst), Sectional (hosted by Hanover Park, and then traveled to Rock Falls where it finished as runner up to Warren Park. Front Row (left to right): Jacob Friend, Dylan Caffrey, Bobby Kilburg, Evan Montella, Logan Delury. Middle Row: Thomas Wangelin, Jack Flagg, Drew Duxbury , Zack Bormann, Mikey Scelfo, Rock Smith. Back Row: Coaches Dan Delury, Bobby Smith , Scott Scelfo. Not pictured: Brendan Fleming, Ryan Procajlo, Roman Pantazopoulos, Alex Greene and Colin Greene.

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York High School second semester Honor Roll: Juniors and Seniors York Community High School has named a total of 2,743 students to the second semester honor roll for the 2017-18 school year, based on their exemplary academic performance.

Students achieving a 3.5 or higher are recognized with High Honors and students achieving 3.0 – 3.4999 grade point averages are recognized with Honors.

The Independent will publish the Sophomore and Freshman class Honor Roll in future issues.

High Honors Senior Class of 2018 Elliott Achepohl, Carter Adkins, Nick Agliata, Luke Ahern, Max Albers, Hollie Albin, Victoria Alcozer, Joel Amaro, Matthew Anderson, Matthew Atristain, David Avello, Catherine Ayers, Timothy Baer, Daniel Bartholomew, Katharine Bartosz, Elizabeth Benvenuto, Clare Bingham, Liliana Bjerkan, Ryan Blessing, Margaret Bleyer, Riley Bolt, Adriana Bonilla, Olivia Braun, Mark Brennan Jr, Hadley Brown, Jacob Brown, Nathan Brown, Madeline Buckley, Brandon Burke, Bridget Cahill, Sophia Cajiao, Kevin Calabrese, Bridget Campbell, Logan Caracci, Annemarie Carfagnini, Maria Carlson, Nicholas Carrasco, Mariana Cedillo, Brendan Chaltin, Joseph Chiappetta, Rachel Chiappetta, Joseph Chornij, Katherine Ciannella, Abigail Ciccarone, Nadia Cismesia, Madison Collins, Domenic Conversa, Ryan Costello, Hannah Cronin, Mihaela Damyanova, Alexandra Danciutiu, Matthew Dardick, Joy Dattoli, Erin Davies, Andrew Deardurff, Lara DeBosschere, Elliott DeGrace, Madeleine DeGrace, Simon DeGrace, Danielle Dennis, Kathryn Des Biens, Kate Devereux, Joseph DiChiara, Linnea Dierksheide, Robert Dirmish, Eric Doberstein, Holly Doherty, Elizabeth Dopp, Kaylen Doyle, Kirsten Drost, Melissa Drost, Andrew Duwa, Isabelle Dyer, William Dyra, Erik Elenz, Corey Elliott, Alexander Emich, Claire Euliano, Allison Evans, Joseph Evely, Melanie Falco, Ryan Falkenberg, Matthew Fanelli, Mark Feilen, Meghan Ferreri, Alexandra Ferzacca, Danielle Fite, Madeleine Fitzpatrick, David Flanagan, John Foley, Lauren Fonorow, Christopher Foster, Gabrielle Franco, Andrew Frank, Anna Frantzis, Lily Frantzis, Jenna Gallichio, Gia Gamperl, Kathryn Garcia, Abigail Garelli, Alexandra Gauthier, Samuel Gemini, Maria Gentile, Kiara Gills, Ella Glabus, Magdalene Goetz, Brian Goldberg, Kathryn Gong, Tyler Gorski, Olivia Gough, Lauren Gould, John Graber, Anne Grasse, Molly Greer, Samuel Griffin, Elizabeth Grubbs, Jolene Gundrum, Jessica Hain, Nathan Harris, Grant Hartlage, Peter Hartlage, Collin Haus, Amber Hawkins, Lauren Healy, Kaleigh Helm, Madeline Hendron, Claire Hennessey, Peyton Herman, Andrew Hilgendorf, Adelaide Hindsley, August Hohman, Kevin Homan, Ian Honeywell, Daniel Honquest, Jack Horn, Grace Hovorka, Matthew Howlett, Natalie Hradil, Lindsey Hrametz, Sydney Hutchinson, Laura Hyink, Anastasija Iglendza, Nicholas Incandela, Sydney Jemison, Sherin John, Alexander Johnson, Julia John-

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Honors – Junior Class of 2019 Lourdes Alvarez, Carl Baker, Daniel Barrett, Anneliese Bartuch, Luke Brigman, Kaylee Burke, Paul Campbell, Haley Cancel, Karina Cardona Lopez, Carlos Chavez, Sophia Coleman, Thomas Crotser, George Cummings, Isabella Dagres, Christian Dale, Joseph D’Alessandro, Simon David, Grant Davis, Ashton Day, Donovan Deany, Bianca Diaz, Spencer Doan, Jessica Dryden, Anthony Favia, Emily Fox, James Gallagher, Cristina Gamboa, Aidan Gaughan, Nicole Geib, Joseph Goehl, Jovana Gonzalez, Joseph Guerino, Connor Hanley, Holly Hanrahan, Riley Hendron, Adrianna Hernandez, Aidan Hickey, Brendan Hill, Mitch-

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: BACK TO SCHOOL

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Architecture is representative of DuPage County’s culture in many ways – it symbolizes the lives of the people and the art and culture of each era.

The latest exhibit for the DuPage County Historical Museum, “DuPage Architects,” will offer a glimpse into the reasoning behind some of the iconic public and private structures in the county.

DuPage Architects explores the lives and designs of five architects who designed buildings in DuPage County: Ephram Norman Brydges, Walter Burley Griffin, Jarvis Hunt, Charles Sumner Frost and R. Harold Zook.

These architects are responsible for many famous buildings throughout the county, including the Adams Memorial Library in Wheaton (Frost), Wheaton Grand Theatre (Brydges), Chicago Golf Clubhouse in Wheaton (Hunt), the William Emery House in Elmhurst (Griffin) and the R. Harold Zook Home and Studio in Hinsdale (Zook).

The exhibit will deliver insight into the men behind the buildings and why their legacy and the structures they built are important in understanding the history of DuPage.

It will showcase photographs and objects related to the designs of R. Harold Zook from the Hinsdale Historical Society, which moved the Zook Home and Studio in 2005 to save it from demolition. Cotswold-style cottages with roofs that imitated the appearance of English thatch roofs were Zook’s signature design.

The exhibit also features recent interior and exterior photos of Wheaton’s Seven Gables Farm House (later known as the Loretto Convent) taken by Museum volunteer Larry Kmiecik. Hunt, an architect and well-rounded golfer, designed the structure as a part of the Chicago Golf Club Colony. Bob and Katy Goldsborough saved the house from demolition by moving it in August of 2017 and now use it as their home.

In addition, DuPage Architects will explore the stories of Frost’s popular Chicago buildings: the Potter Palmer Mansion (located in the Gold Coast neighborhood before its demolition), the Maine Pavilion of the 1893 World’s Fair and Navy Pier.

These buildings embodied the Beaux Arts Movement, a style that was popular from the 1890s to 1910s that emphasized grandeur and elegance.

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on my own non-stop 24/7? I am not so sure. It would take some getting used to. Yes, I know many single women hire someone to take care of handy-man jobs. Of course. And there are many women who are can-do.

That is all well and good, but it’s the little stuff of life that it is nice to have someone around for.

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If you live alone, take a bow. Be proud. You are amazing. You are strong, independent, and a problem solver. You change the tight corner bed sheets on your own. You carry the heavy suitcase. You pump your own gas on the coldest nights. You are formidable. You are a powerhouse.

And I bet you don’t even need help with your zipper. If you do, come on over. I’ll do that for you. And I might even kill your spiders.

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I can do it by myself in rooms with wood floors. With cardboard or rugs under things, I’m able to slide items around. On the carpeting, not so easy.

Some things are just too heavy or unwieldy for me to move solo.

The smart TV is often smarter than me. I have all the various remotes figured out and Netflix, Amazon, and the cable. But some days, it goes wonky and I go without Pandora, Amazon Music, or the 70s station music channel because I can’t get anything to work. (Yes, I can get music on my computer, but I like it as background from the other room.

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back scratcher to reach the itch that haunts the middle of my spinal column. Somewhere in the lower thoracic vertebrae region is the spot deemed “This will make her work for it.” My trusty scratcher always does the trick.

There are some things though that another person is needed. I have some dresses that I cannot get zipped up on my own. If I have an appointment and I want to wear one of said dresses, I have to get out of bed, shower and dress by 6am so my husband can zipper up my dress before he leaves for work. I am not an early bird. There have been times I’ve wondered if the neighbor would think me daffy if I knocked on the door, turned around, and said, “Can you zip me up?” I usually just decide to wear a different dress. I recently learned of the Dress

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I put on my reading glasses, got under the brightest light in the bathroom, used a needle with my less-than-useful left hand (its only real function is to wear jewelry), and after 317 tries was able to pluck it out. My husband, who was working late, could have gotten it out in three tries or less.

There’s a reason the stats say that married people live longer. Having someone else around the house to help do stuff makes life easier. Duh! My hat is off to people who live alone.

You have to kill your own spiders.

And have a thing to open jars. And you have to take out the garbage yourself every single time.

And you have to get your own splinters out.

I am home alone at my desk most days and I do very well, but to live

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Fry The Coop Elmhurst plans grand opening Sept. 7

This summer, Fry the Coop, originally located in Oak Lawn is excited to announce the opening of their second location in Elmhurst on Friday, Sept. 7.

“I fell in love with Nashville Hot Chicken while living in California,” says owner Joe Fontana. “As a native of Villa Park, I wanted to concentrate on Chicago’s suburbs and create a replica of the local delicacy here. We can’t wait to officially open our second location!”

The new Elmhurst location will be located at 623 West North Avenue on the corner of Route 83 and North

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About Fry the Coop Fry the Coop is Chicago’s suburban answer to Nashville Hot Chicken. Open in November 2017, founder Joe Fontana is true to the southern original featuring fried chicken sandwiches, tenders and chicken & waffles.

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White focuses on need for minority organ donations Secretary of State Jesse White hosted National Minority Donor Awareness Week event “Wave Away the Waiting” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities. White was joined by donor recipients and families.

“We are working together to end the wait for those in need of organ donation,” said White.

“Minorities are in great need of organ transplants, yet they donate at a lower rate. I encourage everyone to register to become an organ/tissue donor and help give the gift of life to someone in need.”

Nationally, minorities comprise 63 percent of the waiting list for organ transplants; however, this year they accounted for only 37 percent of those who donated organs, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.

According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: • Currently there are 1,576 African-Americans on the waiting list, but in 2017 only 150 AfricanAmericans became donors.

• There are 876 Hispanic-Americans on the waiting list, but last year only 115 HispanicAmericans became donors.

• There are 237 Asian-Americans on the waiting list, but only 29 Asian-Americans became organ donors in 2017.

In Illinois, 6.5 million people are registered as organ/tissue donors, yet there are approximately 4,700 people waiting for transplants. Minorities are disproportionately affected by illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes, which can lead to the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant, increasing the number of patients on the organ transplant waiting list, according to United Network for Organ Sharing. On Jan. 1, 2018, a

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Minorities are in great need of organ transplants, yet they donate at a lower rate. I encourage everyone to register to become an organ/tissue donor and help give the gift of life to someone in need.”

–Jesse White, Secretary of State

new law spearheaded by White went into effect allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register to become organ/tissue donors. So far, more than 37,000 teens have registered.

Dozens of volunteers participated in the event, which was held on the plaza of the James R. Thompson Center, and recognized the awareness week, Aug. 1-7. A registration table was available at the “Wave Away the Waiting” event for people to join the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. In addition, the Jesse White Tumbling Team performed.

Illinoisans can register with the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Registry online at LifeGoesOn.com, by calling 800-210-2106 or by visiting their local Driver Services facility.

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