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The Moving Wall Vietnam War Memorial coming to area Coming to Queen of Heaven Cemetery Sept. 26-30
cially touching experience for Viet- may be struggling with memories. from loudness, laughter or other in- memorial to those who served and nam veterans, so it is best for visitors Guests are reminded to be respectful, appropriate behavior while taking gave their all in service to this counto be aware of those around you who to speak in low voices, and refrain part in the observation of this special try during the Vietnam War.
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In 1988, it came to Elmhurst’s Wilder Park for several days. Now it’s returning to the local area. On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Vietnam Memorial known as The Moving Wall will arrive at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1400 S. Wolf Rd. in Hillside. It will be open to the public on Thursday from 3-10 p.m., with an opening ceremony at 5 p.m. It will remain on display through Monday, Sept. 30. The hours for the public to view The Moving Wall will be Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wall will be open to veterans 24 hours a day throughout the duration of its stay. A short ceremony will be held each day. Besides the opening ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m., other ceremonies will be held Friday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 30 at 12 noon. Volunteers are still needed. In order to volunteer, go to visitthemovingwall.org or call Eva at 708-2365442 to find out how they can help. A plea for reverence As a reminder, viewing The Moving Wall should be a time of quiet reflection and reverence to those who lost their lives, to those who lost loved ones, and those who may have served alongside the persons listed on the Memorial. It can be an espe-
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ICGS holds 3rd Marcia May Light the Knight Fun Run
Pictured are some of the youngest participants, who gathered to thank the parents, volunteers, and sponsors who made this year’s Marcia May Light the Knight Fun Run a reality. Held Friday, Sept. 6, the run honors the memory of Mrs. Marcia May, a beloved ICGS teacher who lost her battle with cancer in 2017. More photos inside.
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ICGS hosts 3rd annual Marcia May Light the Knight Fun Run Granddaughter serves as Grand Marshal
On the evening of Friday, Sept. 6, families and friends of Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst gathered at Wild Meadows Trace at the Prairie Path for the 3rd annual ICGS Marcia May Light the Knight Fun Run. Chaired by ICGS Mom Karon Sullivan, the run drew more than 400 runners. Sponsored by local and area businesses such as Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, The Schiller
Team, Chad McQuade of Northwestern Mutual, Premier Outdoor Environments, Inc., and Elmhurst Dermatology, the run honored the memory of Mrs. Marcia May, a beloved ICGS teacher who lost her battle with cancer in 2017. An Elmhurst resident, Mrs. May was also an alumna of ICGS and taught at the school for more than twenty years. She was also an avid runner. Her family attended the race and her granddaughter, Hayden DeAngelis, a preschooler at ICGS, was the race’s Grand Marshal. Race goers enjoyed a DJ as well as various raffle prize drawings. Before the race, Deacon John Feely from IC Parish led everyone in a prayer.
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Above: There was no shortage of smiles by people of all ages at ICGS’ Light the Night Fun Run on Sept. 6, held in honor of beloved ICGS teacher Marcia May, who lost her battle with cancer in 2017. The ICGS Parents’ Club sponsored the 3rd annual event. Left: Patrick Sullivan joins his wife, Karon, the race chairwoman, for a photo at the Marcia May Light the Knight Fun Run on Friday, Sept. 6.
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On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Elmhurst City Council held its regular meeting at City Hall. As alderman with the most seniority, Mark Mulliner of the 7th Ward served as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting in the absence of Mayor Steve Morley. All 14 alderman were present. Plans to restrict parking on Arthur St. During public comment, several people talked about the plans to restrict the parking on Arthur Street between Immaculate Conception Grade School (ICGS) and Hawthorne Elementary between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. on school days, except by attended vehicles only during drop-off and pick-up. Resident Loretta Kalina spoke first, stating that she was certainly all for the safety of the children, but the times that the street is scheduled to be closed fall exactly when Morning Mass is held at IC Church. “I don’t want to endanger the children,” she said, “but I want to be able to go to church every day.” Hawthorne parent Anna Wick, who serves as the drop-off and pick-up liaison, said things had certainly become more dangerous over the past year and that she had seen an increase in fender-benders and near-misses involving kids. “It’s not a Hawthorne issue, it’s not an IC issue,” said Hawthorne School Principal Tim Reardan, “it’s a safety issue.” Also addressing the Council were residents Jeff and Laura Fisher, Hawthorne parents for 12 years who have a special needs child. They strongly support the parking coordinate change. Last year, their special needs child was struck by a car driven by the mother of a student at another
school. “We ask, as parents, let’s find the best way, so all parties can see this as a success,” Laura said. Unfortunately when the issue came up, it was pulled from the consent agenda by the Committee and will be discussed at the next Council meeting. The pedestrian bridge over Rte. 83 Two avid bicyclers and members of the Elmhurst Bicycle Club spoke in favor of the pedestrian bridge over Illinois Rte. 83. Kelly Morgan said it would help the Elmhurst Bicycle Club journey safely to the north side of Elmhurst. The new crossing will serve an area bounded by North Avenue, Lake Street, Route 83 and York Street and is expected to directly benefit as many as 7,000 residents and businesses. “It will attract people from other communities,” said Kim Messina, who also addressed the Council. “The bridge will be an attraction to travel to the north side of Elmhurst. Also there are many grants available for a bicycle/pedestrian crossing. It would be nice to focus on the north end of Elmhurst.” The item as it appeared on the agenda was for Phase 1 Engineering at a cost of $214,543. Third Ward Alderman Michael Bram didn’t feel it was a high enough priority for the City’s spending. “This has been in our Capital budget for two or three years, I think it’s a good project, but it’s a ‘nice-to-have,’” he said. “I understand the intention, spending these engineering dollars to apply for grants, I know this would help people reach the park area on the north side. But there are also higher priority projects that we could apply for grants for, instead of moving forward on a project like this. I don’t see a need to do in the upcoming
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2020 fiscal year. “Albeit a good project and a nice project, but in my perspective, there are higher priorities especially with north side projects that could also be moved forward with grant dollars.” Third Ward Alderman Dannee Polomsky pointed out that the bridge was a resident driven project and was compatible with the City’s Bicycle Plan. “As far as costs go, it should only require $74,000,” she said. “The idea is, with a plan, we should be able to position ourselves to get millions in grant dollars. And we already have partnerships developed, for example, the Elmhurst Park District has already committed $15,000. There is interest from the County Forest Preserve and they are always looking for ways to connect communities.” “I’d just like to point out, this has been in our budget and by the fact that it is, means we have already given it priority,” said Fifth Ward Alderman Scott Levin. “The Council has spoken so it is given priority over other things that are not in the budget. It doesn’t mean we have to spend the money, but it means we have already evaluated the importance of the project. “Secondly, as we learned with the train station, if we don’t do the engineering studies, we won’t get any grant dollars at all, so we need to approve the engineering.” “I know it’s in the budget, I realize that, but it doesn’t mean it should be a priority at this time,” Bram countered. “I’m not trying to negate the project, I think it’s a good project overall, but I think putting it as a high priority at this time, it IS a ‘nice-to-have’ … Probably you might see a handful of people using it, but I’m looking for something that is used regularly by vehicular traffic as well as pedestrians every single day of the year. “Do we know it will bring people from other communities? I don’t know, so that’s speculative. We speak in words like, we believe it will bring people from other towns and that they’ll all come and spend tax dollars here, but there’s no evidence of that. Who will use it? I don’t know. Is it a lot of money? Yes. Is it a good project, yes, but I think we should be using grant dollars to serve a wider segment of the population than this would.” The Ordinance passes 13-1. Bram was the sole ‘nay’ vote. Grabowski offers construction updates During his report, City Manager Jim Grabowski offered an update on the construction projects going on around town. “North Avenue paving was delayed because of adjustments that had to be made to the manholes,” he said. As of now, construction has begun. A new project is the I-290 bridge at York St. “A few months ago, it was hit by a truck and if you stop and look, you can see that the beams are damaged,” Grabowski said. “IDOT is going to make the emergency repairs but there are going to be closures. The eastbound exit ramp to York is closed and the eastbound entrance to I-290 from Lake St. is closed temporarily.” He said there would be daytime lane restrictions and nighttime lane closures. “They had a detour plan originally, they were going to shut down the entire road to our emergency vehicles,” Grabowski said. “But the police, fire and public works departments met with IDOT and came up with a better plan. “We had to make sure we would still have emergency access to the north side of town, both police and fire.”
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The 5th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest is coming on Saturday and it’s not too late to plan to attend. Held on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum and hosted by the Heritage Foundation, the event benefits educational programs and exhibits at the Elmhurst History Museum and Churchville Schoolhouse. Thanks to our Event Sponsor, Pints. For tickets and more info, please visit elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com. Remember, the Explore Elmhurst Trolley will be making its usual rounds through Elmhurst during the Fest. If you live near a trolley stop, you can leave your car at home.
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Dr. John and Grace Simonaitis today.
Couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary Dr. John and Grace Simonaitis, who are 50-year residents of Elmhurst, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Dr. Simonaitis joined Elmhurst Clinic in 1969 when he moved to Elmhurst with his wife Grace and their seven children, af-
ter having served in the military for eight years as a physician. Now retired, John and Grace enjoy frequenting Elmhurst events with family and friends. Best wishes for many more years together.
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The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
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Criminal trespass, criminal damage to property Sept. 4 Donald J. Bigham, 62, of Franklin Park, was charged with criminal trespass to real property in the 1000 block of S. York at around 10:31 p.m. Police said a complainant related that Bigham was inside of the church. Bigham had been warned in the past to not enter the church after hours, according to police. Sept. 2-Sept. 3 A complainant at Elm Creek Drive told police at around 4:22 p.m. that he parked his vehicle in the parking lot, and upon returning to his vehicle, he observed a large scratch along the driver’s side doors. No complaints are to be signed. Aug. 30-Aug. 31 A victim in the 600 block of Hillside told police at around 3:10 p.m. that an unknown suspect damaged his vehicle while it was parked in his driveway overnight. The suspect made a horizontal scratch in the paint finish on the right side of the vehicle. Aug. 29-Aug. 30 A victim in the 200 block of W. Fullerton told police at around 5:06 a.m. that an unknown suspect bent in the gate leading into the parking lot of the business and removed the lock sometime between the above dates. Nothing was disturbed inside the gated area.
Disorderly conduct Sept. 3 Police said an employee at a restaurant in the 900 block of S. York reported at around 3:34 p.m. that a suspect had been loitering outside the restaurant. The suspect was reported to have been drinking alcohol and urinating behind the restaurant. The suspect left the area but returned shortly afterward. The suspect was issued a no trespass notice and left the area.
Domestic battery, domestic incident Sept. 1 A victim in the 100 block of S. Linden told police at around 6:05 p.m. that the suspect was out of control and screaming at the victim. The suspect reportedly kicked a chair and threw a beverage at the victim, and then kicked a door. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arriv-
al. The reporting officer spoke to the suspect on the phone, and stated her mother is overreacting. The suspect refused to surrender herself. Charges are pending.
DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication Sept. 5 Abram J. Clark, 45, of Syracuse, N.Y., was charged with DUI subsequent to a report of a driver allegedly sleeping behind the wheel and found to be intoxicated near Elmhurst and Haven at around 1:53 a.m. Sept. 4 Emerson A. Morales Ramos, 19, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, use of unsafe tire, consumption of alcohol by a minor and expired registration subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Weigel at around 12:54 a.m. Sept. 3 Police said that subsequent to a routine patrol in the 200 block of W. North at around 5:16 a.m., a reporting officer observed multiple individuals that appeared to be involved in an argument. The reporting officer made contact with the individuals and upon further investigation it was found that a suspect had been operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the police station. The suspect was found to be under the age of 18 and was later turned over to DCFS custody. Sept. 2 Dalaitseren Bat-Erdem, 25, of Addison, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to the report of a disabled vehicle where the driver allegedly left the scene in the 500 block of W. Lake at around 6 a.m. Julio Noboa, 38, of Elgin, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and I-290 at around 1:55 a.m. Sept. 1 Jessica DeJesus, 27, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Berteau at around 3:44 a.m. Lucio Lopez-Lopez, 40, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license and no insurance subsequent to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near North End and Adele at around 8:05 a.m. Eliot Rosario, 48, of Elk Grove Village, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to give aid and information, screeching tires, improper lane usage, crossing a designated median, transportation of open alcohol and no insurance subsequent to a traffic crash near North and Route 83 at around 3:02 p.m. Police said Rosario fled on foot, but was located on River Glen and was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Aug. 29 Oscar Rincon, 51, of Addison, was charged with DUI near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 8:15 p.m.
Fleeing, eluding Aug. 31 Police said that subsequent to speed en-
forcement near North and Berteau at around 8:31 a.m., a reporting officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the offending vehicle. The vehicle reportedly fled at a high rate of speed last seen entering eastbound I-290 from North Avenue. The case is pending investigation.
Fugitive from justice Sept. 4 Thad J. Kennedy, 46, of Chicago, was charged with being a fugitive from justice, driving while license suspended and no insurance near Park and Kenmore at around 6:44 p.m. Police said officers received information that the driver, Kennedy, had a valid warrant so they conducted an investigative traffic stop. Kennedy was found to have a suspended driver’s license and had a valid full extradition warrant out of Mississippi, according to police. Police said Delana Charleen Farrow, 44, of Chicago, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of several cannabis blunts and a smoking pipe. Farrow was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
Harassment, threats Sept. 4 The manager of a bank in the 300 block of S. Route 83 told police at around 2:20 p.m. that a suspect attempted to cash a check in someone else’s name. When the teller informed the suspect that they could not cash a check in someone else’s name, the suspect allegedly began making threats. The manager wanted the suspect to be issued a no trespass order. The suspect was informed of her trespass notice. Sept. 3 A victim in the 400 block of W. Butterfield told police at around 2:20 p.m. that a suspect was sending her vulgar text messages. The victim stated that the text messages were sent on two occasions. A reporting officer contacted the suspect, whom police said admitted to sending the text messages. She was advised not to have any further contact with the victim or a warrant would be obtained for her arrest.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of alternative nicotine product Sept. 3 Police said that subsequent to a traffic crash in the 600 block of W. Babcock at around 3:14 p.m., an unnamed suspect attempted to flee on foot from the scene. The reporting officer took the suspect into custody. The suspect was found to have a white paper substance in his mouth. The substance tested positive for PCP, according to police. The suspect was charged with possession of a controlled substance, resisting a police officer, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to aid or give information, improper overtaking on the left, failure to give aid or information after striking an unattended motor vehicle and no insurance. Aug. 31 David Peguero, 19, of Plainfield, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to police observing a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of W. Diversey at around 5:10 a.m. Aug. 30 Daniel Zepeda, 38, of Bensenville, was
charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and a loud muffler subsequent to a traffic stop near North and I-290 at around 11:58 p.m. Police said Zepeda also was wanted out of the Bensenville Police Department on a warrant.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery
Sept. 3 Theft was reported at a fitness center in the 600 block of N. York at around 11:27 a.m. A victim told police while exercising, she placed her iPhone X on a workout machine. She later noticed the cell phone was missing. The suspected thief was described as a black female, around 50 years old, weighing around 150 pounds, wearing a purple shirt, black Adidas leggings and a red fanny pack.
Aug. 1-Sept. 3 A complainant in the 300 block of W. Butterfield told police at around 2:28 p.m. that a subject is suspected of using the company’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases. The complainant noted six unauthorized purchases. There were also six additional attempts which had been declined by the credit card company.
Sept. 2 A victim in the 700 block of N. Indiana told police at around 8:58 a.m. that an unknown suspect, who posed as the victim’s business associate, asked the victim to purchase eBay gift cards. The victim purchased the gift cards and sent the suspect photos of the gift card numbers.
Aug. 31 Allison George, 36, of Oak Park, was charged with felony retail theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 3:44 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call of a retail theft which had just occurred, George was located at a store in Villa Park with the stolen/recovered merchandise. According to police, Adderall® pills also were located.
Aug. 29 Theft was reported in the 500 block of York at around 10:50 a.m. A complainant was at a nail salon when the suspect reportedly came into the business and solicited two brand new iPhone XS in the original boxes. The complainant paid the suspect for the two phones and the suspect left. The complainant tried to turn on the phones and they turned out to be fraudulent. An officer ran the serial numbers through LEADS and they both returned with no results. Identity theft was reported at a company in the 500 block of W. Wrightwood at around 2:14 p.m. A complainant told police that he mailed a check to one of his vendors. He stated that he checked his bank account several days later to make sure the check was cashed by the vendor. He saw that the check had been made out to someone else.
Aug. 28 Attempted theft was reported at the Elmhurst Public Library at around 2:48 p.m. A reporting officer responded to the library for the report of a theft. The complainant stated
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Elmhurst Art Museum presents new fall classes
Let’s Start With Art Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 • Ages 4-6 This class is a multimedia exploration into the world of visual arts designed especially for your Kindergartner. Children will learn about the process and skills involved in a variety of art mediums. Adults are not required to stay. All supplies included. Remember to dress for the mess! Mixed Media Madness is available for ages 7-11.
hands, and experience endless creative possibilities. You’ll learn pottery basics and new hand-building skills to create functional or expressive ceramics to take home and enjoy. Class includes clay, glazes, and firing. No prior experience necessary. All supplies included. Let’s Play with Clay is offered for ages 4-6.
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Helene Newman, 74 Services Saturday Helene Newman nee Mosbach, 74, of Addison. Friend and partner of the late Walter Joseph Bruhn; loving mother of Linda (Glenn) Chmielewski; cherished grandmother of Sara and Kelly; sister of the late Anthony Mosbach. Helene worked as a Personal Banker at the Community Bank of Elmhurst, York State
beerfest.com. Proceeds benefit educational programs and exhibits at the Elmhurst History Museum and Churchville Schoolhouse. The Fest will feature 100 special beers and ciders from more than 50+ craft brewers from the Chi-
Bank and Elmhurst National Bank for more than 40 years. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 10 a.m. until time of Services at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.
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and discover new techniques with Woman charged with felony Drawing & Cartooning. robbery after allegedly Drawing & Cartooning is also of- stealing pills fered for ages 8-12. On Aug. 31, Vanessa Ely, 23, of Chicago, was charged with was Intermediate Pottery charged with felony robbery, unWednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. lawful possession of a controlled Sept. 11 – Oct. 16 substance and battery at Elmhurst Ages: 14+ Hospital at around 2:47 p.m. Police Build on your clay knowledge and said a reporting officer spoke to the techniques from hand-building to complainant who reported that Ely wheel throwing. sat in her car in Oakbrook Terrace, Learn to center clay on the wheel then drove her to the hospital where and hand-build with pinching, coils she allegedly grabbed pills and monand slabs. ey from her. Ely was later located in Beginning Pottery is offered Oct an intoxicated state as if she had in30 - Dec 11. gested the pills, according to police. For a full list of classes, visit elmhurstartmuseum.org. Man fleeing on bicycle allegedly found in possession of five bottles of vodka On Sept. 4, Gregory Fischer, 36, of cagoland area as well as around Huntley, was charged with retail theft the country. An ever-growing list and burglary at a store in the 200 of brewers can be found on the block of S. Route 83 at around 5:31 website as well. Back by popular p.m. Police said officers responddemand, Barbeque Jim’s Catering ed to the area in search of a suspect will offer a full array of food items. involved in a recent retail theft who The fest will also feature musical fled the scene on a bicycle. Acentertainment, t-shirts, and much cording to police, an officer located more. Fischer, who admitted that he went to The Explore Elmhurst Trolley the business with the intent to steal will be making its usual rounds alcohol and was found to be in posthrough Elmhurst during the Fest. session of five bottles of vodka. If you live near a trolley stop, you can leave your car at home. Police charge man allegedly The Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest is found with loaded firearm Also on Sept. 4, Geo G. Siena, 52, presented by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organiza- of Addison, was charged with unlawtion supporting the Elmhurst His- ful use of a weapon near North and tory Museum and the Churchville Highview at around 1:26 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, One-Room Schoolhouse.
Heritage Foundation’s annual Craft Beer Fest coming Saturday The 5th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will be held on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave, on Saturday, Sept. 14. Early entry from 12 to 1 p.m. and general admission is 1 to 6 p.m. To view ticket information, please visit elmhurstcraft-
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Siena was found to have an expired concealed carry license. The suspect had a loaded firearm located in the pouch on the back of the passenger seat, according to police.
Visit to friend’s house results in alleged battery On Sept. 1, two victims in the 300 block of E. Huntington told police at around 4:41 p.m. that they were at a friend’s house when they got into an argument with the suspect. The victims went to their car to leave the area. The suspect also entered the car, according to police. Police said the argument continued and the suspect battered one of the victims. When the second victim intervened, the suspect allegedly threw her to the ground. The incident is pending an ongoing investigation.
Teens at York allegedly found in possession of vape device On Aug. 28, police said a York High School employee found Brandon Brenka, 18, of Elmhurst, and a juvenile suspect, in a third-floor bathroom attempting to conceal unknown items. According to police, Brenka was found to be in possession of a vape device and a cartridge containing THC oil. The juvenile suspect was found to be in possession of vape device containing alternative nicotine. Brenka was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. The juvenile suspect was cited for possession of an alternative nicotine product.
Residents can now report coyote sightings The Elmhurst Police Department continues to field community concerns regarding coyote sightings in residential areas. To expedite a proactive response to this concern, the City has reached out to an Urban Coyote Specialist with a strong record of positive results in other metro-area communities. To help the specialist better understand our coyote population and patterns, the community is
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Warrant arrest Sept. 3 Police said that subsequent to a complaint of a disturbance on a Metra train in the 100 block of W. First at around 4:10 p.m., several suspects were detained. According to police, David Reyes, 37, of Bethlehem, Pa., was found to have a valid warrant from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.
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Aug. 27-Aug. 28 Theft was reported at a store in the 600 block of York between the above dates. The store’s loss prevention officer told police that at around 3:20 p.m. Aug. 27, he viewed on camera a suspect described as a black male wearing checker-colored shirt, a black hat, blue jeans, and white
sneakers steal Claritin® Allergy Relief tablets, Nicorette® gum, Nicoderm® Patches, Kroger® Nicotine Gum, and Crest® White Strips.
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the suspect had attempted to walk out of the library with five DVDs, all of which had not been checked out. The complainant did not wish to sign complaints; however, the suspect was served with a no trespass notice and released.
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being asked for their assistance. Residents who observe a coyote in their neighborhood are asked to go to http://scientificwildlifemanagement.com/report-a-sighting and report the sighting and condition of the animal. Residents who have questions about the online reporting process can contact the police department at 630-530-3050. As coyotes are wild animals, residents should never actively seek out or search for them.
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Letter to the editor Until next year, reader says so long to his ‘summer family’
Another season of swimming at East End Pool has ended and we are all left wondering where did the summer go? The brutally cold polar vortex infused winter we endured this year made the 2019 summer swimming sessions a beacon of hope to look forward to. However, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, pool goers were under a constant threat of cooler temperatures and rain which made us appreciate the few warm sunny days we got. There was the three day run of ultra hot humid conditions in July, but after that stretch afternoons in the mid-eighties’ with little humidity almost seemed cold! Still, we adult swim ‘Regulars’ persisted. In the 2005 movie “Fever Pitch” Jimmy Fallon plays a school teacher and Boston Red Sox season ticket holder who sits with the same fellow fanatics for every home game. While courting Drew Barrymore, Jimmy introduces her to these folks and says, “They’re my summer family.” Well that perfectly describes me and my fellow swim regulars at East End Pool. Sadly we lost some of last sum-
mer’s regulars, one moved out of state to be closer to her grandkids, one had to move to a nursing home and another passed away. We missed these good people and yet there were new friends who became part of the family and we’re always ready to welcome more. There’s something soothing about the communal gathering in the waters of East End Pool. It’s a daily social event and a great thing to look forward to during my teacher’s summer break. While getting in some exercise we share news on what’s going on around town and there’s the banter about everything else from baseball to reviews of new movies and concerts. I only wish our time in the pool could last longer than a little over three months. As usual, the staff at East End did a fine job in keeping up the pool and providing a fun and safe place for people of any age to enjoy. So now the gates are closed, the water will be drained and we’ve got almost nine months to wait to get back into East End Pool. Like many others, I’m hoping for a less wicked winter and a warmer and sunnier 2020 season. I look forward to more time spent with my summer family. Mick Kahler
Rep. Conroy continues quest to battle opioid epidemic In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic, State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) spoke at a recent event in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day Wednesday, Sept. 4. “Raising awareness about addiction as a mental health issue and the opioid epidemic as a public mental health crisis is crucial to stopping it,” Conroy said. “I am grateful for yesterday’s event to act as a building block towards creating a strong support system and continuing the dialogue about mental health and addiction. I look forward to more events to provide resources and information to those in need and their loved ones.” In 2018, there were nearly 100
deaths due to opioids in DuPage County. Although half of all Americans know someone affected by the opioid crisis, only a quarter receive the help they need to get better. Wednesday’s event was held in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign to combat the severe rise in opioid addiction and deaths by reducing the stigma surrounding addiction and supporting those who need help or know someone that does. The event included training on how to administer Narcan, resource tables, and educational videos and discussions. As chair of the House Mental
Health Committee, Conroy has advocated for a number of reforms to address the opioid epidemic as a mental health crises. She passed Senate Bill 1828 to encourage the creation of needle exchange programs across the state to prevent the spread of illnesses due to intravenous drug usage and needle stick injuries due to improper discarding. She also successfully advocated for an increase in mental health funding in this year’s bi-partisan, balanced budget to programs such as substance abuse prevention and the State Opioid Response Program. (This was submitted by the office of State Representative Deb Conroy.)
Glowiak Hilton partners with ‘Cell Phones for Soldiers’
Area residents can lend a hand to help soldiers who are serving overseas stay in touch with their loved ones. State Sen, Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) has announced her office’s partnership with Cell Phones For Soldiers, a nonprofit organization that provides free communication services to active duty military personnel and veterans. SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent “Donating cellphones is a small A look at some of the swimming done on the last day of the 2019 way for us all to show our support pool season. to our brave men and women over-
seas,” Glowiak Hilton said. “This program helps keep families and loved ones connected when our military men and women often need it the most. Help us lend a hand to our brave heroes.” Glowiak Hilton has designated her office a permanent drop off location for residents. Residents can donate newer, gently-used cell phones for men and women in the military to use, or they can donate broken or outdated mobile phones to be recycled for parts, with the resulting funds used
to purchase prepaid international calling cards. Cell Phones For Soldiers was founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, then 12 and 13, and has since provided more than 300 million minutes of free talk time to members of the military stationed around the world. For more information, contact the district office at 630-785-3177 or visit senatorsuzyglowiak.com. (This was submitted by the office of State Sen, Suzy Glowiak Hilton.)
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An unassuming hero Many (lucky) daughters see their dad as heroes. I’m no exception. He’s a modest guy, my dad. The polar opposite of ostentatious. A regular Joe – fitting because that’s his name. He wouldn’t like the idea of me calling him a hero, much less writing about it. Good thing he doesn’t read this column. He served in the military – as did each of his five brothers. He was the youngest of the boys in his family and a Marine. Some of his older brothers fought in World War II. He came along just in time for Korea, where he served two tours of duty before injury pulled him back home. Sometime during his first tour his mother fell ill and died. He was flown home for the funeral, but then headed back to serve his country. That’s the kind of man he is. Loyal and dutiful. After the war, he met and married my mom. They were together for 49 years 10 months. Her Alzheimer’s
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cheated them out of the big 5 – 0. At the end he served as her caregiver, which is the epitome of loyalty and love. Much like Korea, Alzheimer’s required him to be a warrior. He fought hard, alongside my mom, against a formidable and deadly opponent. It was a gruesome existence. Alzheimer’s is hell. She’s been gone nine years and he still signs her name – along with his – to all family birthday cards: “Love, Gram and Gramps.” I know he misses her more than I could ever fathom. I was always aware he was
awarded a Purple Heart Medal for injuries sustained in Korea. The medal sat in a drawer in the nightstand next to his bed so I understood it must be important. When I was a young girl he let me take it out and look at it on occasion. But he never talked about it – the medal or Korea. As he’s gotten older, he’s more willing to open up about those days. About what he experienced. About what he saw. About what he had to do. When he’s in the right mood he’ll share stories and even answer questions. He was especially touched by the Korean children – innocents caught up in a war they could do nothing to avoid. In recent years he’s talked about fighting in battles where the casualties were high. He witnessed soldiers fighting alongside him die during combat. There wasn’t time for mourning or taking all the bodies back to camp. If a soldier
ran out of ammunition and a deceased comrade’s gun was well equipped, someone with the ability took the gun and continued fighting. “You took what you needed,” my dad said. And then he sighed and whispered, “War is hell.” It is difficult for me to fathom, but it must have been a gruesome existence. And it lingers still today. As of February 2019, 7,667 American soldiers lost in Korea are still unaccounted for. Family folklore is an interesting thing. My sister and I never knew the story behind the Purple Heart, but somehow we came to believe our dad had been caught in the crossfire during battle and was hit by shrapnel in his leg. I don’t remember anyone ever telling me this. It was a fact I somehow mysteriously knew. Family folklore. My dad didn’t talk about those times, and we followed suit because we understood it was a taboo subject so we continued to
believe our own folklore. Recently, however, he set the record straight. “I wasn’t shot in the leg.” My jaw must have dropped. “It was in the head. It grazed me right here,” he said pointing to his temple. “Half an inch difference and I would’ve been dead.” And I never would have been born. Between Korea and Alzheimer’s, my dad’s been through at least two wars in his lifetime. That’s two more than anyone should have to endure. Through it all he’s been steadfast, loyal and humble. Just a regular Joe. A hero. In my humble opinion we could use more like him. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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Peace, love, music and feeling more alive
With the 50th anniversary of Woodstock this past August, there was much hoop-dee-doo about By KELLY three days of peace and music in SIMMONS one wild rainy weekend. That 1969 Columnist music festival featured thirty-two performances, some of which have become legendary, and a half Music has the power to million people joined together transform, transmute, transcend. (some quite literally) in the spirit As Holly Brubach wrote, not of love.
about Woodstock, but music in general, “Music enters our bodies, commandeering the pulse in our veins, and reminds us that pleasure isn’t a matter of feeling good but of feeling more alive.” Last year’s hit movie, Bohemian Rhapsody, about the band Queen and front man rock icon Freddie Mercury, showed how Queen was able to achieve that
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commandeering of the pulse in our veins. The success of the film gave me opportunity to revisit my cherished memory of being there at Live Aid in London on July 13, 1985. The music absolutely entered our bodies and made us - all 72,000 of us - feel more alive. If my life has a highlights reel, that day is in there, for sure. The Live Aid concert sparked the idea with music legends in the US to create a music fundraiser to support America’s farmers. Farm Aid was born September 1985 and has become an annual event. My Prince Charming and I will be there this year on September 21 for the all-day festival. We love live music. It indeed makes us feel more alive. For me, the pleasure of live music started young. The list of the myriad musical acts I have seen, ever since 8th grade, with my first concert – Andy Gibb at the Wisconsin State Fair – is turning out to be quite long. In fact, I just made a spreadsheet. Live Aid of course is the largest with 23 acts (with the final being Sir Paul McCartney!). I took in eight performances at the Academy of Country Music awards in Las Vegas in 2009 (including Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift.) In addition to those two Big Events, I’ve seen more than 75 different artists in concert. Different they are. From current loves like Pink, Brandi Carlile, and Robbie Williams, (wildly different!), to Lionel Ritchie and
Pat Benatar and Prince in their hey days to Andrea Boccelli and Van Halen, my musical taste is not pigeon-holed. My hubby and I have jumped on planes to fly across country to see some folks (Megan Hilty, Broadway/SMASH TV show star - twice!) and Vegas for Sir Robbie, but most of the time we go to Chicago or Madison or Milwaukee. I’ve seen Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban before they filled stadiums; Bruce Springsteen before he sold out a Broadway run; and we saw Glen Campbell in his last tour before he died. In the 80s, I saw bands across the spectrum: The Scorpions, The Rolling Stones, and The Police. Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel. I’ve sung ballads with Barry Manilow and we’ve rocked out with Styx. (For the full list that I can remember to date, see www. kellyepperson.com). Music is on most of the time here at home. Songs and artists, old and new, keep our home humming. Every music event I’ve ever attended is packed with people who share a joint love for the performer and a desire to be swept away for a couple hours. We share a camaraderie of peace and love. Live music brings out the best in us. Music enters our bodies, commandeering the pulse in our veins, and makes us feel more alive. Kelly welcomes your comments at kellyjoysimmons@gmail.com and www.kellyepperson.com.
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Born in the shadow of 9/11 Generation of college students grows up affected by terrorist attacks
By Steven Spearie
“I feel like these (students) are supposed to feel like (9/11) resonates, but it doesn’t,” said Kristen Chenoweth, the director of admissions at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, who also teaches a freshman seminar class. “They know it was something serious, but it’s not really tied to their lives in any tangible way.” But Karen Contreras, a student at the University of Illinois at Springfield who is originally from Palatine, said even if today’s students don’t personally remember it or don’t have a personal story about it, “we understand how momentous it was and continues to be. “You don’t forget.”
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Kennedy how security changed around the president. Jordan Bruder is too young to remember Emotion has also gripped them “We look at what changed —our the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Faithe Metellus was born less than two understanding of the Bill of Rights, freedom But she recalls growing up believing the weeks before 9/11. Earlier this year, she went of speech, freedom of information—since blame for the the 9/11 attacks was squarely to New York and saw where the World Trade 9/11. I think they know that it has changed, but they don’t know what it was before, so it’s put “on Muslim people,” an indictment some Center once stood. hard for them to feel it.” people in the towns she grew up in south “I didn’t have a personal connection to Zygfriend Kurzymski, a freshman at UIS central Illinois continue to harbor about the it,” said Metellus, a freshman at UIS from terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Northbrook, “but seeing the names and photos from Park Ridge who was born just before 9/11, said he, too, grew up hearing derogatory in New York City and the Pentagon in (at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum), that hit terms leveled at people as terrorists. But even Washington, D.C., that killed nearly 3,000 me.” that understanding has changed as he has people. Going to the site, said Metellus, a pre“Everything was whitewashed for me,” nursing major, “made me imagine what it was grown. “We learned (in a high school psychology said Bruder, a sophomore studying business like for the people there. I feel empathy for class) that no matter how unbiased you say and political science at Lincoln Land Generation grew up with 9/11 them. I know people were traumatized.” you are, you do judge people based on what Community College in Springfield. repercussions Metellus said her mother recalled that you learn from society,” said Kurzymski, a That re-orientation—“a self-discovery,” It’s compelling for Paige Calvert to talk to on 9/11 her grandfather burst into the room, biology and pre-med major. Bruder termed it—began with talking with her older relatives and teachers who can describe screaming, “We’re at war!” They turned on “As I grew up, especially with the school father, Eric Bruder, a middle-school history exactly where they were and what they were the television, just in time to see one of the shootings, it redefines what we perceive a teacher, as well as doing her own research doing when the events of Sept. 11, 2001, towers collapsing. terrorist as. about 9/11. unfolded. “(My mother) had to lay down because “That can make people even more scared “That’s made all the difference for me,” Calvert, a freshman from Pekin at the she was in so much shock,” Metellus recalled today because they don’t have a bias. These Bruder said. “Being a hateful person, that University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, being told. days (a terrorist) could be almost anybody.” came from a place of ignorance. Now I feel only knows about the terrorist attacks through Calvert remembered her mother, a thirdMcDonald has seen that too: In his “Early I can go out into the world and be more conversations and what she learned in school. grade teacher, telling her the only thing she Start” classes, he has asked students to tolerant.” For a person born less than eight months could think about that day was getting home. describe a “terrorist.” Bruder is part of a generation, now before 9/11, Calvert said the events “seem “They didn’t fully comprehend what was There was a time that mainly versions akin entering college, that has no direct memory of like a faraway historical moment.” She was going to happen next,” Calvert said. to bin Laden popped to mind for his students. that day or weren’t even born yet. It’s giving first introduced to the tragedy as a secondLast semester, McDonald said, students professors new challenges and new audiences grade student. Understanding the magnitude produced a description of a caucasian school to teach about one of the most defining “It feels so close to many people,” Calvert Carolyn Peck, a UIS professor of shooter, rather than a “Middle Eastern” figure. moments of the history of the United States. added. “It’s crazy that we’re the generation psychology, weaves the 9/11 events into her “This was a huge shock to me,” McDonald And to older people who have their “wherenot even alive when this world-turning event graduate-level Death and Dying class. For admitted. were-you” stories about 9/11, that gap can be happened and now we’re ready to go off into those students who have no memory of 9/11, Today’s college students said even if they jarring, if understandable. the world.” she encourages them to get some sense of the don’t have their own memories of 9/11, they College students may know about the Like Calvert, many students were event to understand its magnitude. events and the significance of them, said introduced to the terrorist attack as elementary “That makes it more than a history lesson,” have been affected by it. “I do think about it,” Metellus said of the Christopher McDonald, a professor of school students, though the introduction was Peck said. “Seeing those interviews with anniversary. “It’s important to remember all political science at LLCC, but they aren’t usually to first responders and other heroes, survivors or relatives of those who died that able to experience the same visceral impact of not the graphic details of the day. day, it really forces students to pay attention.” the lives taken.” Bruder said one of the most important those who watched the horror from 18 years But this generation of students also grew Like many people, Christopher McDonald post-9/11 lessons she has absorbed is the need ago. up with the repercussions of 9/11. That flipped on the television to watch the to continue to spread the truth about what McDonald, who teaches an “Early Start” means when they fly, they are getting to coverage of 9/11. Now, he said, people go to happened. program for high school seniors for LLCC, airports early and getting screened by the their laptop or smartphone. “It’s important for us to keep the stories has seen this moment coming. Transportation Security Administration. A “I think (students) understand how alive and fresh,” Bruder said. “History is “There’s a distance for these students,” slew of names and terms—Osama bin Laden, the world changed after 9/11,” Kristen bound to repeat itself, but I hope to God it McDonald acknowledged. “They sense it’s “no fly lists,” Guantanamo Bay and the War Chenoweth said, “just like I understand doesn’t.” really important, though.” on Terror—connected with 9/11 are part of after the assassination of President [John F.] THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
York Class of 1979 to celebrate 40th Reunion Happy Meals, the Walkman, Hubba Bubba gum and Mello Yello are all turning 40 this year. And, the York High School Class of 1979 is celebrating its 40-year reunion. Members of York’s Class of 1979 are invited to gather this October to reconnect with old memories and old friends. Whether high school was a great memory or something barely recalled, a class reunion is a chance to reconnect with the people who helped shape those significant high school years. A reunion is an opportunity to network, show off new form, reminisce, share high school with a spouse, or dance to disco tunes and the great rock and roll of the 1970s. The York Class of 1979 40th reunion committee has planned several fun events for the weekend of October 11-12 to help reconnect its class members. On Friday evening, Oct. 11 beginning at 8 p.m., the York Class of 1979 is gathering at Cottage Hill Station, 122 S. York Street, in their second floor space. Admission to this casual event is free, with a cash bar.
Cottage Hill Station’s party space includes a second floor bathroom but no elevator. A free tour of York High School will be offered on Saturday morning. Classmates and their guests who plan to attend the tour should gather at the Main Entrance to the High School by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. The tour will be conducted by a member of the York Alumni Association and former District 205 Public Relations Director Val Stewart. The tour should last about one hour. The Saturday evening 40th Reunion event on Oct. 12 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. will be held on the 2nd floor of Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York Street and include heavy appetizers and a cash bar (tickets are $30 per person by Oct. 1 and $40 per person after Oct. 1). Class members and their guests will be able to dance the night away to the iconic music from the 1970s. There will be an opportunity for group photos organized by grade school and junior high school. Angelo’s banquet space has its own entrance at the back of the restaurant
and also includes an outdoor balcony area, second floor bathroom and an elevator. The reunion committee is gathering “favorite memories” and stories about the class, its teachers and fellow classmates. In addition, a memorial is being organized to recognize classmates who have died. Anyone with a favorite memory or information about a deceased York Class of 1979 member may forward that information yhsclass1979@gmail.com. This information will be shared on the website created for the reunion. In addition, a class gift to York High School is being organized by the reunion committee. Classmates can register for the reunion through the web site yorkclassof79.com Payment can be made via PayPal, thru the website. Those registering for the reunion do not need to create a PayPal account in order to pay for the reunion using PayPal. PayPal will accept payments from nonaccount holders. It is also possible to register for reunion events by printing off a pdf registration form from the reunion
website and mail the form and check (made out to York Class of 1979) to P.O. Box 1364, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The York Class of 1979 40th reunion committee includes Todd Beja, Ted Breckenfelder, Sue Carlson Baader, Frank Catalano, Lisa Berrettini Fanelli, Mick Kahler, Holly Maxson Kost, Kris Rooney Mascari, Craig Nelson, and Linda Magnesen Proudfoot. If you have questions, please feel free to email: yhsclass1979@ gmail.com Schedule of events: • Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. Casual Gathering at Cottage Hill Station, 122 S York St. Cash Bar • Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Tour of York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Rd. - FREE • Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7-11 p.m. Reunion Event - Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York St. $30 per person (by Oct. 1) and $40 per person (after Oct. 1)
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EAG Fall Members Show ushers in Arts DuPage Month The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) is hosting its Fall Members Show, featuring a variety of original artwork created by its members. The exhibit is on display now through Oct, 11, in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., in Wilder Park. The public is invited to the opening reception on Friday, Sept. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit coincides with Arts DuPage Month, a community-wide celebration of the arts encouraging DuPage residents to expand their relationship with the arts in their own community. “The Fall Members Show is the kick-off for our 2019-2020 season,” said James Negley, EAG President. “It will feature a wide range of amazing art made by our members, in a range of media and topics. The show will usher in Arts DuPage Month and the guild has plans in the works for additional festivities in early October. Stay tuned!” Of the many artists that will be displaying works in the Fall Members Show, EAG member Ross Felton will be exhibiting his artwork entitled, “Riot” (collage on paper,
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The show will usher in Arts DuPage Month and the guild has plans in the works for additional festivities in early October.”
to EAM is $15 for adults, and $12 as well as members of either EAG each month. More information is for seniors. EAM offers free admis- or EAM. All visitors to EAM are available at elmhurstartistsguild.org sion to students, children under 18, admitted free on the first Friday of and elmhurstartmuseum.org.
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14” x 17”). The piece is a portrayal of the 1964 race riots in Detroit and the artist’s intention is to show that social injustices affect the whole of society, not just those who are directly involved with a conflict. Additionally, EAG Member Terri Gregory will be showing, “Tap the Root!” (mixed media on wooden panel, 24” x 24”), which depicts an enormous anthropomorphic flower used to symbolize human potential. The exhibition can be viewed during regular EAM hours, Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. While admission to the EAG Gallery is always free, admission
A guide to Arts Month DuPage It’s official – the month of October has been declared Arts DuPage Month (ADM), a 31-day celebration of the arts throughout DuPage County. All month long, local artists and arts organizations will host special events and offer exclusive incentives for the community. Arts DuPage, a DuPage Foundation initiative, is a county-wide arts council created to promote engagement and investment in the arts throughout DuPage County. Arts DuPage Month, now in its second year, is coordinated by Arts DuPage and is attracting an increasing number of participating artist and arts organizations. “I am amazed at the engagement we have seen from the arts community,” said Deborah Venezia, director of Arts DuPage. “DuPage County artists and arts organizations know that the arts play a valuable role in the lives of our residents, and they jumped at the chance to create exciting events for the month.” As a cultural landscape, DuPage County is the perfect location to explore the local art scene and engage in its offerings. During October, special incentives for participating events include ticket discounts, receptions, and exclusive guest appearances. All Arts DuPage Month events are listed on artsdupage. org, a comprehensive public listing of year-round arts events, performances, workshops, fundraisers, organizations, venues, public art, and individual artists. Artsdupage.org is an expansive resource for those seeking arts and cultural experiences. “No matter what you are searching for – a concert, play, exhibit, art festival – you can find it easily on the site’s event calendar,” said Venezia. “One of DuPage County’s greatest assets, arts opportunities are vast and waiting to be explored.”
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This piece is titled “Riot” by Ross Felton will be among the works on display in the Elmhurst Art Guild’s Fall Member Show opening at the Elmhurst Art Museum now through Oct. 11. A artist’s portrayal of the 1964 race riots in Detroit, Felton’s intention is to show that social injustices affect the whole of society, not just those who are directly involved with a conflict.
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Old Elmhurst: Personal recollections of a native Part 9
A history provided by Dr. Frederick H. Bates
“Squire Bates” interest in schools was far-sighted. Several of his daughters did subsequently teach in this and adjoining districts for many years. As a pupil in the school, taught by my half-sister in Elvira in 1866, I recall many painful experiences, but perhaps I took advantage of my relationship and deserved them all. My sister is still living, and when she reads these lines, will probably say to herself: “Yes he was the worst little scamp in the school and earned all he got.”
(Editor’s. note: The Elmhurst Independent has been given the opportunity to bring stories of local history to its readers, courtesy of the Elmhurst History Museum. These stories, taken from a publication called “Old Elmhurst,” were printed serially in the Elmhurst Press, during the winter of 1919 and 1920. For the most part, Dr. Bates’ language has been First teachers Among the first teachers in this disunchanged.) trict was my mother, then Miss Georgia Smith, (my father was married Churches As mentioned in the initial in- twice, the second time in 1856) who stallment, the first public school dis- taught in 1853 and 1854 at the first trict of York Township, old Number school house built in Elmhurst on St. One, now number fifty-one, (all the Charles Road, near the bungalow bedistricts in the county were re-num- longing to Wilbur E. Hagans, on land bered consecutively several years then owned by his grandfather, Eliago to avoid errors which occurred sha Hagans. This small frame buildfrequently because of the use of the ing only 20 x 24 feet, sufficed for the same numerals in other townships) needs of the district until 1857, and was organized in my father’s back when abandoned, was purchased by Peter R. Torode, who moved it over parlor in 1850. There is always someone, in ev- to York Street and added it to the rear ery locality, ready to ascribe ulterior of his residence, where it served as a motives to any person who takes the kitchen and wood shed for over 50 initiative, or is prominently connect- years. This house was subsequently ed with a movement for the general owned by Alben F. Emery and A. E. good. My father had six daughters at Stone; and, I might add, parenthetithis time, three of whom were nearly cally, that my wife and I were marold enough to teach school, and “Old ried in it in 1885. Jim” Snow, a dissipated carpenter, who was killed by his insane wife in New schools built In 1857 a new two story school 1868, rather unkindly intimated that
house was built, facing south on the rear end of the Bohasseck place, the yard including the land on which the parsonage of St. Peter’s Church now stands. The first history of DuPage County, written in 1857 by C.W. Richmond, afterwards County Supt. of Schools for over 20 years, mentions this school as “being under construction” and a “credit to the district.” At the time it was built, it was no doubt far ahead of any school in the vicinity. It was in use for 31 years until the first Hawthorne school was erected in 1888. Diederich Brandt bought the old school house and moved it across the Northwestern tracks to Schiller Street, where it now stands, a sturdy specimen of old time construction with its old fashioned gable fronting the street, next to Fiebrandt’s Hardware Store.
School district organized The school district in which Elmhurst is located is considerably larger than when first organized, then it consisted of four sections, one, two, eleven and twelve, an area of four square miles, in the extreme upper north-east corner of York township. For over 60 years it remained as originally laid out, but as the city limits were extended north into the adjoining township of Addison, the pupils of the annexed portion, being in another district, were not entitled to the superior school privileges of the Elmhurst schools unless they paid tuition. The children had to go over coun-
try roads about two miles to a small school near the two churches, three miles from Elmhurst. This analogous position of being residents of Elmhurst, yet not allowed to send their children to Elmhurst schools, except on payment of tuition, was a great hardship to those who had large families. One resident who lived just over the line, disposed of his place at a sacrifice and built on the other side where he could send his four children to school without having to pay ten dollars a month for tuition. Finally, as the residents of this territory increased, they became strong enough to secede to Elmhurst adding over two square miles to the original four square miles, and providing for a still greater expansion of the city northward with similar school rights.
More population means more schools needed In 1887 the School Board, consisting of Dr. George F. Heidemann, John A. Seaman and William Ohlerich, finding the quarters inadequate to the needs of the population, decided to build a new schoolhouse. A fine site was purchased of Thomas B. Bryan on Cottage Hill Avenue, but they were confronted with the dilemma of borrowing money to build with, as the assessed valuation of the property in this district was not sufficient to stand a tax levy large enough to build as they had planned. Henry L. Glos secures funding At this juncture, Henry L. Glos,
always resourceful in emergency, came to their rescue with an offer to furnish the necessary funds, and the school was built the following year in 1888. Two notes, running five years, for $5,000 each, were signed by nearly 50 property owners and these were paid out of tax levies in the prescribed time. The erection of the Eugene Field School on North York Street and the Lincoln School in south Elmhurst, was so recent that it is only necessary to refer to them as models of the best type of thoroughly up-to-date structures. The new Hawthorne School, built on the site of the one destroyed by fire two years ago, deserves much more than a passing mention. It was built to embody fully all of the latest ideas in school architecture, at a cost of nearly $100,000. The Board of Education (the old school board of three directors having been superseded by a Board of Education), consisting of six members and a president, with greatly increased powers, soon after the first Hawthorne School was built, which, for the first time contained two women, Mrs. Geo. Griffin and Mrs. Anton E. Nelson, to whose interest and efficiency great praise is due. The new township high school, now nearing completion, will cost nearly $200,000, and will be, beyond question, the best equipped in the county. A booklet containing plans, elevations, course of study, etc., has been prepared by the Superintendent, Mr. J. H. Crann.
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College news York grad enrolls at Colby College Isaac W. Marlott of Elmhurst enrolled at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, this fall. Before classes began Sept. 4, Marlott took part in a weeklong orientation that included an introduction to academic and intellectual life at Colby, participation in an outdoor education trip (COOT), and an address by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies Cheryl Townsend Gilkes at Colby’s 202nd Convocation. A graduate of York Community High School, Marlott is the son of John and Lynn Marlott of Elmhurst. The Class of 2023 was selected from the largest and most academically qualified pool of applications in Colby’s 207-year history. This class will be benefit from DavisConnects, Colby’s innovative program that supports all students in their pursuit of independent and collaborative research, global experiences, and internships to prepare them for postgraduate success. Resident to participate in UA’s Cooperative Education Program University of Alabama student Kaitlyn Grady of Elmhurst will participate in UA’s Cooperative Education Program for fall 2019. Grady will be working at Exxon Mobil. In the Cooperative Education Program, more than 220 students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student. While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals in their fields who supervise their training and work. At work, co-op students earn competitive salaries and may receive benefit packages in addition to valuable job experience. Participants maintain their full-time student status while at work and have priority registration status each semester through graduation.
Resident receives foundation scholarship Elmhurst resident Kevin Krause was selected from more than 1,000 applicants to receive a University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship. The University of the Aftermarket Foundation and other donors and organizations awarded more than 200 scholarships this year and more than 3,000 since its inception in 1996. Local resident named to the UK Spring Dean’s List Olivia Pechous of Elmhurst was named to the UK College of Arts & Sciences Spring 2019 Dean’s List. During this term, Olivia’s academic major was Biology. This accomplishment is a sign of Olivia’s hard work and commitment to learning. Two now members of marching band at U of Iowa A group of 260 current University of Iowa students are members of the 2019 Hawkeye Marching Band, considered one of the “top ten college marching bands in the nation,” according to CNN Headline News and one of the Big Ten Conference’s marching bands whose halftime show is “worth the watch,” according to Sports Illustrated. Among the band members are two Elmhurst residents: Maria Carlson, now in her second year with HMB, plays clarinet and is majoring in Political Science; and, Amy Letavay, in her third year with HMB, play piccolo and is majoring in Psychology and Minoring in Criminology & Human Relations and pursuing a Certificate in Business Administration. The Iowa football team and the Hawkeye Marching Band opened the 2019 season in Kinnick against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Aug. 31. Elmhurst man awarded degree from UA Douglas Allen Kurczek, of Elmhurst, has received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration from The University of Alabama, awarded during summer commencement on Aug. 3.
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IC holds Taize Prayer Service Immaculate Conception Parish Enjoy an hour of meditative singinvites the public to a Taize Prayer ing, scripture, candle light, silent reService, on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 flection, and prayers for the world in p.m. at the church at 134 W. Arthur this ecumenical prayer service. St. All are welcome. For more infor-
mation, contact Lisa Grisolia at lisagrisolia@icelmhurst.org. For video clips, or our previous Taize service, visit us on Facebook at IC Elmhurst Music Ministry.
You love your Library. We love our Community. What we hear from you is that we have a parking problem. We are listening! We’ve addressed the issue in a number of ways. However, we still need your help. Are you up for the challenge? Get some fresh air! Carpool! Be green! Engage your neighbors! Help your community! Throughout the autumn, stop by any service desk and let us know when you walk, ride, or share your way to the Library. (Limited offer, while supplies last.) your way to
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Three Elmhurst homes included in 2019 Illinois Solar Tour The 2019 Illinois Solar Tour, Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a series of free tours of homes and businesses around the state, with three Elmhurst homes included in this year’s tour. Visit any site during tour hours when homeowners are available to provide information, share experiences and answer questions. Tour attendees will learn:
• how homeowners are utilizing solar and other clean energies to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and to become energy independent; • why individual homeowners chose solar, the process, and lessons learned; and, • how different clean technologies are used, installed, and work together. Homeowners will also provide information on costs and savings for
their solar systems. The tour is free, and organized like an open house. Attendees choose which homes to visit, how many, and when, within the tour timeframe. Each host site tour will take anywhere from 15-45 minutes, depending on the size of the site and the number of renewable energy installations. Attendees visiting the three Elmhurst homes are encouraged to
visit an additional 11 homes in DuPage County. “For sustainability and self-reliance, I wanted a system that would completely offset our electricity usage and be able to accommodate the additional usage for a future electric car,” said Dan Virgil, Elmhurst resident and Solar Tour participant. “I had for years worked on making our household more energy efficient
by using high efficiency light bulbs, adding insulation, and reducing vampire appliances that use electricity even when not in use.” To learn more about the three tour stops in Elmhurst, as well as other tour homes in DuPage, visit illinoissolartour.org/Sites/Northern. Interested individuals are encouraged to register for the tour on the Illinois Solar Tour website.
Final tally: 591 bills signed, eight vetoed by governor Includes Home Energy Affordability, Transparency Act
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Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 27 signed the final three bills of the 599 sent to him by the Illinois General Assembly during the spring legislative session. Per the final tally, Pritzker signed 591 of the bills into law, while veto-
ing seven and sending one back to the General Assembly with an amendatory veto. The General Assembly will return in late October and early November to discuss new legislation and consider overriding any of the vetoes. Home Energy Act Among the final measures signed by the governor this week was the Home Energy Affordability and Transparency Act, which aims to provide greater regulation on alternative
energy providers, many of whom go door to door locking customers into high energy rates. The measure, Senate Bill 651, was an initiative of Democratic Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who said the purpose of the legislation was to take aim at alternative energy suppliers who use “sales gimmicks and misleading sales pitches” to “lure consumers into high-priced energy contracts.” Per the new law, alternative energy suppliers will be required to provide
consumers with information about rates, fees and early termination charges, and they will be required to obtain consumers’ express consent before the contract is switched from a fixed rate to a variable rate. Suppliers must also notify customers before their rates rise, and must report their rates to the Illinois Commerce Commission and the attorney general’s office. They must also end solicitations if the consumer does not understand English. “Illinois residents deserve to know
what they’re getting into when signing up for alternative utility suppliers, and often that means high costs and deceptive practices,” Pritzker said in a news release.
Coverage for mammograms Among the other bills signed by Pritzker since Aug. 30 is Senate Bill 162, which expands health insurance coverage for mammograms and other breast cancer screenings begin-
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Steps to Downtown Elmhurst
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ning Jan. 1, 2020. When the law takes effect, private insurers and Medicaid will be required to cover mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs when they are deemed medically necessary by a physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant. State Sen. Linda Holmes, an Aurora Democrat and the bill’s Senate sponsor, said in a release the measure removes co-pays for diagnostic mammograms, which go a step beyond routine screening mammograms. “A diagnostic mammogram should be covered in the same manner as a routine screening mammogram,” Holmes said. “About 10 percent of initial mammogram results require a subsequent diagnostic mammogram, which can arguably be the most important test in the screening process. This new law can save lives.” Regulation for Pharmacy Benefit Managers The governor also signed House Bill 465, which creates a regulatory framework for pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which negotiate drug prices and benefits on behalf of insurance plans. Prior to the bill, PBMs went largely unregulated in Illinois and were not subject to auditing or transparency laws despite the fact that they manage public money through the Medicaid program. The new law brings PBMs under regulation by the Illinois Department of Insurance beginning Jan. 1, 2020. The new law requires insurers to apply third-party payments, discounts,
vouchers and co-pay cards to a deductible, co-pay or out-of-pocket maximum associated with health insurance; allows pharmacists to recommend less expensive drugs; and prevents the denial of emergency medical treatment. “PBMs line their pockets at the expense of small businesses and consumers who have no choice but to buy lifesaving drugs at exorbitant prices,” state Sen. Andy Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat and the bill’s Senate sponsor, said. “For years these middle men have been able to exert their influence on the pharmaceutical industry with essentially no oversight. It’s time to crack down on unfair practices that target some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.” Other recent bills ● Senate Bill 1236, which takes effect immediately, requires any county board member or elected local governmental official to forfeit their salary at the beginning of their next term if they are receiving pension benefits for service as a county board member or elected officer. ● Senate Bill 1726 creates the position of dementia coordinator in the Department of Public Health to oversee the implementation of the Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan beginning Jan. 1, 2020. ● Senate Bill 456 grants the Illinois State Board of Education the authority to suspend an educator’s license immediately if they are charged with certain crimes, including sex crimes, drug offenses, and Class X felonies. The license would be reinstated if the person is acquitted.
Courts Plus honored as USTA facility award recipient The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that Courts Plus is one of 25 winners in the 38th annual USTA Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. Courts Plus was honored at the USTA Semi-Annual Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City on August 29. Tennis Supervisor, Rick Wissig, and Tennis Program Coordinator, Christa Wood, were there to accept the award on
behalf of Courts Plus. “I was so excited to represent Courts Plus,” said Wissig. “It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with other tennis professionals and share ideas.” Beginning in 2013, Courts Plus has created a Junior Pathway program to promote the game for all ages and levels starting with the beginner classes and culminating with the top level of the academy program. The tennis program is a large part of the Courts Plus community, hosting sev-
eral charity events, social events, and in-house leagues all while offering over 65 tennis classes a week. “Great tennis facilities like Courts Plus help us to grow the game at the grass-roots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport of tennis,” said Kurt Kamperman, Chief Executive, USTA National Campus. “Court Plus has embraced many of our tennis initiatives and kept the sport at the forefront of its community each year.”
LWV to host program on the Firearms Restraining Order law Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library for an informational presentation by The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence about the Firearms Restraining Order law (FRO). The Firearms Restraining Order (FRO) was signed into law by Governor Rauner in the summer of 2018. It allows a family or household member or law enforcement to petition the courts to temporarily remove firearms from an individual exhibiting dangerous behavior. The FRO is one of many “Red Flag or Extreme Risk Laws” that have already been passed in 17 states and the District of Columba. These laws have received increased attention following increased rates of suicide, domestic violence homicides, and mass shootings around the country. Learn the specifics of the law in Illinois and how to get one of these orders. There will be ample time for
questions and answers. A representative from Moms Demand Action will also give a brief presentation of what their organization has been doing around the
issue of gun violence, and will also be available for discussion and questions. (This is not a library sponsored program.)
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Guitarra Azul Ensemble returns to Bethel
Grammy-nominated performer part of Music@Bethel Concert Series
Returning by popular demand, Grammy-nominated Guitarra Azul will perform at Bethel United Church of Christ on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. as part of the church’s Music@ Bethel Concert Series. With their breathtaking technique, unforgettable melodies and spirited dance, Guitarra Azul promises to transport you to the warmth of a fragrant summer evening. Guitarra Azul (Spanish for blue guitar) is a six-piece Chicago-based band consisting of Spanish guitars, conga drums, percussion and bass. The group’s all-original music is best described as a mix of rumba, flamenco and Latin jazz intermingled with other world sounds. This concert will feature the debut of four new compositions from Guitarra Azul’s upcoming 2020 CD release “Cafe Bolero.” From the opening number, Guitarra Azul grabs the audience by the lapels and doesn’t let go until the final, fiery flourish of lead guitarist Steve “Stefano” Edwards’ hand. Some numbers also feature a flamenco dancer. Guitarra Azul has performed at Caesar’s Palace and at the Omni La Costa Resort in San Diego; as soloists, they have played for global audiences. Members of the ensemble also include David Chiriboga on guitar, Javier Saume-Mazzei and Osvaldo
Aviles on percussion, and Rafe Bradford on bass. Since its inception, the Music@ Bethel Concert Series has been under the artistic direction of world-class, award-winning pianist Jeffrey Panko, minister of music at Bethel Church and a frequent performer in the series. “Guitarra Azul’s stunning performances as part of Music@Bethel’s concert series have consistently been the most exciting and riveting concerts I have ever had the good fortune to hear,” said Panko. “Our audience can assuredly expect yet another passionate, vivacious performance showcasing family-friendly accessibility and a warmth of spirit that would appeal to all music lovers.” A wine reception will follow the concert. Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. Tickets are available online through musicatbethel.com or by calling 630279-4040. Prices are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $5 for students. A family pass is available at $45 for 2 adults and up to 5 children. The church is accessible and parking is free. PIXIE VISION PRODUCTIONS Elmhurst Independent Enter at the Sandburg Middle Right: Grammy-nominated Guitarra Azul will perform at Bethel United Church of Christ on Saturday, School entrance from St. Charles Road, or from Huntington off Poplar Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. as part of the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series. For tickets, visit musicatbethel. com or call 630-279-4040. Street.
Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library Friday, Sept. 13 from 2-4:30 p.m. Friday Features: Rocketman Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll play the latest and greatest movies released on DVD. *Movie titles may be subject to change* No registration required.
Saturday, Sept. 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Basics Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you and your personal circumstances. Registration required.
advice, network, and share experiences with your peers. Fox Valley SCORE mentors available to answer your questions. Registration required.
Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club Presents: Friday, Sept. 13 from 7 p.m. The Films of Alfred Hitchcock Parenting Book Discussion: Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 1-3 p.m. Join Daily Herald movie critic Dann Gire and film historiHow to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims Open Bridge & Pinochle Club an Raymond Benson as they present a retrospect on one of the Written by the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford UniEnjoy an afternoon of card games every week. Prior experi- most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Registraversity, this book makes the case for allowing children to learn ence is required. No registration required. tion required. from their own mistakes on their way to becoming resilient, resourceful, and successful adults. Whether you’re new to par- Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 from 2-4:30 p.m. enting, approaching the teen years, or a seasoned professional, Instagram Basics Friday Features: Amazing Grace you’re invited to the conversation. Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll play the Join millions of people editing and sharing photos on Instagram. Smartphone and email account required. Registration latest and greatest movies released on DVD. Saturday, Sept. 14 and *Movie titles may be subject to change* No registration rerequired. Monday, Sept. 16 from 9:30-9:50 a.m. quired. Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Thursday, Sept. 19 from 8-10:30 a.m. Twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Elmhurst Business Connection Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. No Fox Valley SCORE mentors join business owners in the Elregistration required. mhurst community for informal roundtable discussions. Get
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Community calendar ference” exhibit, and a discussion led by Elmhurst Public Library and Elmhurst History Museum staff will follow. A limited number of books are available at the Elmhurst Public Library. Appropriate for children in grades 4-5.
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Sept. 14 Heritage Foundation’s Craft Beer Fest
Thursday, Sept. 19 • From 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., join the Elmhurst History Museum for a coach bus tour to the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie. Participants will receive a guided tour of • At 2 p.m., visit the “Power of the “Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition” Children” exhibit at the Elmhurst and encounter the “Take a Stand History Museum and see it interpret- Center: Abe & Ida Cooper Survivor ed through a brief (10-15 minute) Stories Experience.” Tickets include museum theatre experience in the transportation, admission, tour and gallery by performers from Green- boxed lunch. Limited seating availMan Theatre Troupe. Each moving able. Participants meet at Elmhurst vignette will be followed by a Q&A History Museum’s Education Censession with the actor. Second in a ter. Registration Required: Call Jesfour-part series through Sept. Drop- sie Wandersee at 630-530-6879. • At 10 a.m., the Cupola, which in program, children must be accompanied by an adult. Scheduled previously sat atop the former Elmperformance on 9/15: A Marshal’s hurst Memorial Hospital building, Perspective (Ruby Bridges). Info: el- will be placed in the Darrell L. Whismhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457. tler Memorial Prairie Garden behind Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield. The public is invited Tuesday, Sept. 17 From 4-5 p.m., there will be a to a special ceremony including a Youth Book Discussion: Real Kids, ribbon-cutting and remarks by local Real Stories, Real Character: Choic- dignitaries, followed by a brief rees That Matter Around the World. ception and refreshments. The public Participants will meet at Elmhurst is invited. History Museum for a tour of the “Power of Children: Making a Dif- Friday, Sept. 20 At 7 p.m., the ESO presents a con-
The 5th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will be held on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., featuring 100 special beers and ciders from craft brewers from the Chicagoland area and around the country. Presented by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation.
Sunday, Sept 15 • SHE, the single mother’s support group, will meet beginning at 12:15 in the Garden Room of the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Children from infants to 12 years of age are invited. Share lunch with your children, then free childcare is provided from 1-2:30 p.m. during the program. This month’s program, to kick off SHE’s 10th year, is a Spa Day. Info: visit elmhurstcrc.org/she or contact Jane at janeloe@aol.com.
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Thursday, Sept. 26 From 6:30-8 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents an adult book discussion of Enrique’s Journey. Written by Sonia Nazario and based on the Los Angeles Times newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, Enrique’s Journey tells the story of a young Honduran boy who ventures to the U.S. to find his mother, who left 11 years earlier to find work and support her family. Discussion led by Elmhurst Public Library and Elmhurst History Museum staff. Program includes after-hours access to exhibits. A limited number of books are available at Elmhurst Public Library. Registration Required: Email ehmprograms@elmhurst.org or call 630-530-6879. • At 7 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst will meet at the Elmhurst Public Library for an informational presentation by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence about the Firearms Restraining Order law (FRO). Free and open to the public. Not an Elmhurst Library program.
Sunday, Sept. 22 At 2 p.m., visit the “Power of Children” exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum and see it interpreted through a brief (10-15 minute) muse-um theatre experience in the gallery by performers from GreenMan Theatre Troupe. Each moving vignette will be followed by a Saturday, Sept. 28 At 7 p.m., Grammy-nominated Q&A session with the actor. Third in a four-part series through Sept. Guitarra Azul wil perform at Bethel Drop-in program, children must be See CALENDAR, Page 28 accompanied by an adult. Scheduled
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Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22 The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios, located at 893 N. Church Rd., presents the 2019 “Taste of Greece” Fall Glendi, a Greek Food Fall Fest. Authentic Greek food, pastries and ‘loukoumades’ will be available for to-go orders, drivethrough and pick-up along with other activities. Food is available for purchase on Friday from 10:301:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m.; Saturday from 4-11 p.m.; and Sunday from 4-9 p.m. Info: 630-834-7010 or saintdemetrioselmhurst.org.
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The Illinois Gaming Board announced Sept. 6 that it had adopted new rules it said will strengthen existing ethical safeguards and require more people to file ethical disclosure reports as part of the casino license selection process. The new rules are the result of
legislation enacted this year that allows for the development of six new land-based casinos, including one in Chicago, along with legalized sports wagering. The new rules were enacted under the board’s emergency rulemaking authority, which allows the board to adopt temporary rules, under certain circumstances, without going
through the normal process of public notice and hearings. Such rules are effective for only a maximum of 150 days, and the agency would have to go through the regular rulemaking process to make them permanent. “The purpose of the emergency rule is to further strengthen the IGB’s existing ethics requirements and enhance the transparency of the casino
County’s Breast Cancer Walk set for Oct. 6 at Cantigny Park sive patient support to those who need it most. Since 1993, more than 15 million supporters have raised more than $935 million nationwide. Last year, approximately 3,000 walkers including 250 breast cancer survivors in DuPage County helped to raise more than $215,000. In 2018, ACS staff helped guide more than 34,000 cancer patients through every step of their journey as they moved through the health care system, including helping with insurance problems, referring them to ACS and other local services, assisting caregivers and addressing obstacles to care. “Because of the determination of Making Strides supporters, the American Cancer Society is there for people in every community affected by breast
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ChildrenUP to host concert On Thursday, Sept. 26, ChildrenUP, an Elmhurst-based charity supporting post-primary education in northern Uganda, is holding a music event at Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 N. York, from 7-9:30 p.m. Acholi
Angel and the Freedom Dub Squad will be playing music from northern Uganda. Suggested donation: $10. ChildrenUP provides scholarships to qualified students for post-primary education in Uganda.
(Continued from page 27) United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Rd. as part of the Music@Bethel series. Wine reception will follow. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $5 for students. A family pass is available at $45 for two adults and up to five children. The church is accessible and parking is free. Tickets available at musicatbethel.com or call 630-279-4040.
Sunday, Sept. 29 At 2 p.m., visit the “Power of Children” exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum and see it interpreted through a brief (10-15 minute) muse-um theatre experience in the gallery by performers from GreenMan Theatre Troupe. Each moving vignette will be followed by a Q&A session with the actor. Fourth in a four-part series through September. Drop-in program, children must be accompanied by an adult. Scheduled performance on 9/29: The Longest Night (Miep Gies). Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457.
Ongoing programs: Elmhurst Farmers Market • Every Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through Oct., the Elmhurst Farmers Market will be held at the municipal lot just east of York Road on Vallette. Local farmers, bakers and others will have fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, pastries, cheese, flowers, honey, soaps and more. For best parking, come before 10 a.m. or after 12 noon. Info: yorkandvallette.com • Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. 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.
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The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 6 at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, to unite communities, honor those touched by the disease and raise awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, with more than a million passionate participants supporting the noncompetitive three-mile walks each year. Registration for this event begins at 8 a.m. and the walk is set to start at 9:30 a.m. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society (ACS) fund innovative breast cancer research; provide education and guidance to help people reduce their risk; and offer comprehen-
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American Legion to host Military Ball Sept. 28 On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Elmhurst American Legion Post T.H.B. 187 is hosting its Fourth Annual Military Ball at the Post home, 310 W. Butterfield Rd. The Ball is being held in honor of all members of the Active, Military and Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The evening includes dinner, dancing, and entertainment, sprinkled with military tradition, and highlighting the American Legion Post’s service to the local Elmhurst community. It will be an extra-special celebration this year, as not only is the Post celebrating its 100th anniversary, but also the National American Legion organization is in its 100th year as well. The evening’s Guest of Honor and featured speaker will be Bill Shanklin, THB Post 187 Sergeant-At-Arms, who
will discuss the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Normandy, France. Shanklin took part in a jump at Normandy along with others who gathered to commemorate Normandy’s anniversary last spring. Wes Becton will serve as Master of Ceremonies and the Invocation and Benediction will be delivered by Brigadier General John Wendell. The Elmhurst College Jazz Band will provide the evening’s entertainment. Attire: Military Dress/ Mess Blues. For civilians, suit and tie or formalwear. A reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The event concludes at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 each and can be purchased by check payable to Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187.
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The GardenWorks Project is launching its first book club focused on food security, environmental stewardship, and local food systems. The Club aims to educate the community about issues of food and health through quarterly book discussions and to inspire community members to get involved in the local food system. The GardenWorks Project has worked extensively in Elmhurst, Villa Park, Addison and Bensenville. In fact, this past growing season, 15 families in Bensenville who regularly visit food pantries received raised-bed gardens to grow their own produce. A few years ago, the GardenWorks Project granted Elmhurst College a community garden that continues to thrive today. This book club offers another opportunity for families to learn more about their food and get involved. “Educating food growers of all levels of experience is a key part of The GardenWorks Projects’ mission,” said Executive Director Jeannie Iseman. “The Food Readers Club adds to our educational offerings and gives our community another way to get involved with our mission.” The first book The GardenWorks Project Food Readers Club will read is “Animal, Vegetable Miracle: A Year of Food Life,” by Barbara Kingsolver. A group meeting and discussion will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Prairie Path Books in Wheaton. “Prairie Path Books is lucky to have an event space next to our bookstore, and it is our mission to fill it with community gatherings like this one - inclusive, informative offerings for inquiring and open minds,” said Sandy Koropp,
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dates minors consult their parents before getting the procedure. Meanwhile, high taxes in Illinois, Ohm said, are “wrecking havoc on people’s lives.” “Churches need people to help them when it comes to keeping the doors open on the weekends,” he said. “... The funds are not as plentiful as they used to be because more people are paying taxes and, on top of that, more people are moving out of state.”
of government can infringe upon a man’s or woman’s access. Ohm said his frustration first began when taxpayer-funded abortion became legal under former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. The RHA mandates private insurance companies regulated by the state to cover abortion procedures if they also cover pregnancy-related benefits. He added he is opposed to the abortion rights legislators’ next initiative, repealing a statute that man-
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the Diocese of Peoria and based in Lincoln, a group of about 30 met to ensure their legislators know they are not in favor of laws recently enacted by the General Assembly and Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, including the Reproductive Health Act and a package of tax increases. The Reproductive Health Act created access to abortion, birth control, pregnancy benefits and exams, among other services, as a fundamental right, which means no level
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Illinois’ judicial branch will use its first budget increase in six years in part to alleviate costs paid by local governments, court officials said. This is the first time in almost 30 years the state’s courts were allocated the financial resources by the General Assembly to fully reimburse counties for salaries and probation services, an official said. The Supreme Court, which has authority over all courts in Illinois, received an appropriation of just more than $405 million from the state’s main checking account. That is a bump of about $60.5 million from each of the previous five years, in which the judiciary had a flat budget. “While substantial, this long overdue increase is hardly a windfall,” Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier wrote in a column on the Supreme Court’s Illinoiscourts.gov website. “Rather than fund new initiatives, it will be used primarily to catch up on existing financial responsibilities that have continued to rise even as our budget remained stagnant.” Statute mandates the Supreme Court reimburse counties for probation costs. Instead of being locked in a jail cell, a person on probation is allowed to “contribute to their communities,” keep a job and maintain contact with their family, Kara McCaffrey, assistant director of Administrative Services, said. It is a period of supervision different from parole, which is overseen and paid for by the Department of Corrections. “Because of shortening the judicial branch of their requested amounts, those shortages were passed on
Training to spot human trafficking Illinois now has a new law in place to help some of the people who have the most power to fight one of the fastest-growing criminal activities in the world: hospitality workers. House Bill 3101 requires hotels and motels to train employees to recognize the signs of human trafficking and know what to do when reporting it to authorities. It was signed into law on Friday, Aug. 23. Under the new law, the Illinois Department of Human Services will develop a human trafficking recognition training program for hotel and motel employees. Human trafficking is now the second-largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest-growing. The International Labor Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. House Bill 3101 goes into effect immediately. The Department of Human Services has until July 1, 2020 to develop and publish the human recognition training program.
through probation back to the communities simply because the court has very limited options in their budget,” Rich Adkins, assistant director of Probation Services, said. He added the judiciary was able to reimburse counties at 62 percent of what the law mandates due to the level of funding it received. With the new allocation, the rate will be 100 percent. “We are putting the increase that was approved by the governor and the Legislature straight back to the local counties to try and help the years of inadequate funding, even though it was statutorily mandated,” McCaffrey said. Services in some counties were diminished, depending on taxpayers’ ability or local leaders’ willingness to bear the financial burden. Those included the decreased supervision of adult and juvenile offenders and pretrial services. Problem-solving courts, those specially designed to work with people who have substance abuse issues, mental health needs or who are veterans, were also impacted.
Adkins said some counties used a monthly fee collected from probation clients “to fill in the gap of the funding” for the reimbursement of probation officers’ salaries. That fee is “targeted” for “a variety of services to improve the wellbeing of the probationer” —mental health and substance abuse treatment, for example. The judiciary’s flat budget was a result of a more than two-year budget impasse between the General Assembly and former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Karmeier wrote that “conflict … exacerbated the state’s financial woes and sent the courts scrambling to find new strategies for meeting their obligations under the law.” He added, “Now, and throughout my tenure on the Illinois Supreme Court, [the judicial branch’s] members have carried out their Constitutional responsibilities in a collegial, cooperative and completely professional way. If any dysfunction has plagued us, it has come from the other branches of government.” This is the last year of Karmeier’s term as chief justice.
Public Notice STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Dzenis Beganovic 19 MR 1040 Case Number There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Dzenis Beganovic to the new name of Dzemil Mustafa Beganovic The court date will be held: on 11/4/2019 at 9:00 a.m., at 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, DuPage, in Courtroom 2007. DZENIS BEGANOVIC Dzenis Beganovic (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 12, 19 & 26, 2019) 355730 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 74492 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 1, 2016, wherein the business firm of VILLA MEDICAL ARTS LOCATED AT 33 S VILLA AVENUE, SUITE 2, VILLA PARK, IL 601812640 was registered; and the following changes were made: The following person or persons executing this business have no further connection with or financial interest in the business carried on under said assumed name: ALAN GLASSMAN, MD, 518 FOREST DRIVE, ADDISON, IL 60101-2920. The following person or persons should now be registered as associates of the aforesaid firm: INNA MILGRAM, MD, 484 ALICE DRIVE, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062; ANTHONY LIN, MD, 1006 SEAN CIRCLE, DARIEN, IL 60561; EYAD HOMEDI, MD, 3235 TECHNY ROAD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062.. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2019. JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 12, 19 & 26, 2019) 355705
NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77126 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 4, 2019, wherein the business firm of BRANCH2BRANCH LOCATED AT 511 N GARY AVENUE, WHEATON, IL 60187 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) KATHY ROSENWINKEL, HOME ADDRESS 511 N GARY AVENUE, WHEATON, IL 60187. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 4TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2019. JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 12, 19 & 26, 2019) 355726 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 77111 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 28, 2019, wherein the business firm of AMUCORP LOCATED AT 1600 W. LAKE STREET, SUITE 103B-138, ADDISON, IL 60101 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) RASHID AMUSA, HOME ADDRESS 2434 W. FARGO AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60645. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 28TH day of AUGUST, A.D. 2019. JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 12, 19 & 26, 2019) 355358
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IC Catholic Prep football team wins big at Joliet Catholic Knights 43-1 over last 44 games; Cronin runs for 188 yards, passes for 174 By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The IC Catholic Prep football team overcame a major hurdle in Week 2. The Knights went on the road for a second week in a row and came away with a 22-12 non-conference win against Joliet Catholic in a game played at Joliet Memorial Stadium. It was a battle of defending state champions. IC Catholic Prep won the Class 4A title last year, while JCA won the Class 5A crown. The Knights led 7-0 at halftime and 7-6 after three quarters. IC Catholic Prep outscored JCA 15-6 in the fourth quarter to pull out the win. Senior Danny Cronin went 22 of 31 passing for 174 yards. Cronin also ran the ball 21 times for 188 yards and scored a touchdown. Kyle Franklin ran 18 times for 78 yards and two touchdowns. IC Catholic Prep gained 266 yards on the ground and averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Anthony Parille caught eight passes for 55 yards. Justin Hall caught four balls for 35 yards. Kevin Cooke
had three catches for 34 yards, while Tommy Ryan had four catches for 33 yards. Cronin connected with seven different receivers in the game. Cronin accounted for 362 of the team’s 440 total yards either through the air or on the ground. Cooke led the way defensively with 19 tackles and had one tackle for loss. AJ Howard had seven tackles and one tackle for loss. Lee and Jaydon Mims each had six tackles, as did Conor McCoy. Howard and Deontae Oatman each had two pass deflections. The Knights had six pass deflections as a team. Ryan Vezza caught a two-point conversion pass. The win was IC Catholic Prep’s 43rd in its last 44 games. The Knights return to action Friday for their home opener against Wheaton Academy in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division contest. Game time is 7:15 p.m. at Lewis Stadium in Elmhurst.
York football drops WSC crossover to Downers Grove South Dukes at 1-1 heading into conference play By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
This is one York football coach Mike Fitzgerald would like to have back. His Dukes squad dropped to 1-1 on the season after a 20-14 West Suburban Conference crossover loss to Downers Grove South in Week 1. “We got off to a slow start,” said Fitzgerald. “We turned it over on our first two possessions.” On the flipside, York turned in a strong defensive effort against the Mustangs. “Our defense came out strong and we got the momentum, but then we gave it right back to them and put ourselves in a hole where we were battling the rest of the game,” said Fitzgerald. “Our defense played sound and gave a great effort. We did well tackling and stopping the run. All-around we saw good energy and effort with our defense. They did a good job of playing really good team defense. We knew we had to do
that because Downers has speed.” Fitzgerald said York adjusted as the game went on. “We made a couple changes to our running game and got it going better,” he said. “The tough thing in weeks one and two is you don’t have a lot of film and Downers’ Week 1 opponent runs an offense that is completely different. It took us a couple series to adjust, and once we did that, we had more success moving the ball.” Fitzgerald noted Aaron Berman had a strong game from his wide receiver position. “Aaron had a good game offensively with his blocking and had a couple good catches,” he said. Patrick Kastner and Patrick Cote each scored a touchdown for the Dukes. York gets the other half of the Downers Grove equation this Friday when it visits Downers Grove North to
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York High School junior Elise Pedote keeps the ball in play during the Dukes’ non-conference victory in two games over Evanston on Sept. 5. More photos on page 35.
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York girls’ tennis team off to hot 8-2 start Cartis defeats WWS defending state doubles champion
By Mike Miazga
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The York girls’ tennis team is getting it done on the court. The Dukes sported a strong 8-2 dual-meet mark after a recent 9-0 non-conference win against Maine South at Berens Park in Elmhurst. Against Maine South, Melissa Cartis was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles. Gianna Nikoleit was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles, while Morgan Burnham won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3 singles and Melanie Ruesch was a 6-1, 6-1 winner at No. 4 singles. Keira Polach and Aleksina Jovic were 6-4, 6-1 winners at No. 1 doubles. Cate and Elle Duhig were 5-7, 7-6 (5), (10-2) winners at No. 2 doubles. Rachel Kayman and Micki Neidigh were 6-0, 6-0 winners at No. 3 doubles. Isabel Brown and Vivian Brunke were 6-1, 6-0 winners at No. 4 doubles and Zoe Burkhardt and Regan Toole were 6-1, 6-3 winners at No. 5 doubles. York went 2-1 at the Hinsdale South quad. In a 4-1 loss to Hinsdale Central at Hinsdale South in Darien, Cartis was a 3-6, 6-3, (11-9) winner over Sophia Kim at No. 1 singles. The Dukes were 5-0 winners over host Hinsdale South. Cartis was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles, while Gabby Felder was a 7-5, 6-1 winner at No. 2 singles. Polach and Jovic were 6-1, 6-0 winners at No. 1 doubles. Brunke and Burkhardt were 6-2, 6-2 winners at No. 2 doubles. While Toole and Brown won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles. In a 4-1 win over Neuqua Valley, Cartis won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles. Burnham was a 6-1, 7-5 winner at No. 2 singles. Polach and Jovic were 6-2, 6-2 winners at No. 1 doubles. Kayman and Neidigh were 6-3, 6-1 winners at No. 2 doubles. In a 7-0 non-conference win against Wheaton-Warrenville South, Cartis downed 2018 state doubles champion Emily Orlove in three sets at No. 1 singles. Cartis came back from being down 3-2 in the second
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(Continued from page 32) open West Suburban Conference Silver Division play. The Trojans bring a 2-0 mark into the game with wins over Buffalo Grove and Addison Trail by a combined score of 76-14. “Our kids are disappointed with the loss,” said Fitzgerald, “but all our goals are still in front of us. Now we have to have a great week of preparation. Downers Grove North is a physical team. We know they will be hungry. We knocked them out of the state playoffs in Week 9 last year. They will be talking about that all week. We need to have a great week of practice.”
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The York girls’ tennis team finished second at the recent 32-team Jacobs invitational, going 4-1 there. It was the Dukes’ second runner-up finish in a row at Jacobs. York was off to an 8-2 start overall, while No. 1 singles standout Melissa Cartis was 9-1 through her first 10 matches.
set to win 6-3. She also trailed 6-1 in the super-tiebreaker to 10, and won 10-8. “Melissa stayed very consistent throughout the match and when she found herself trailing, she really dug in and came up with some big shots when she needed them,” York coach Tres Heimann said. “She has been a great senior leader for our team so far this season.” Cartis won her match 3-6, 6-3, (108). Nikoleit was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles. Burnham won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3 singles. Jovic and Polach were 6-4, 6-0 winners at No. 1 doubles. The Duhigs won 6-3, 6-2 at No. 2 doubles, while Kayman and Neidigh were 6-1, 6-2 winners at No. 3 doubles. Felder and Brown won 6-1,
6-1 at No. 4 doubles, while Brunke and Burkhardt were 8-1 winners at No. 5 doubles. Toole and Ruesch were 8-6 winners at No. 6 doubles. York opened the season with a 4-1 record and took second at the 32-team Jacobs invitational. It was York’s second runner-up finish in a row there. “Many different team members contributed in the first five matches of the season,” Heimann said. “It was great to get out there and compete with so many different teams.” York was a 4-1 winner over Niles North in the first round of the event held at Berens in Elmhurst. Cartis was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles. Abby Parrish was a 6-2, 6-2 winner at No. 2 singles.
Week 3 Preview York (1-1) at Downers Grove North (2-0) When: Friday, 7;30 p.m. Where: Downers Grove North High School Last week: Downers South 20, York 14; Downers North 41, Addison Trail 0 Last year: York 14, Downers Grove North 7 Outlook: This one has an interesting side story to it. York defeated North 14-7 in Week 9 last year in a result that prevented the Trojans from becoming playoff eligible at 5-4. Odds are Downers North will remember that. A season later, the Trojans are off to a 2-0 start after wins against Buffalo Grove and Addison Trail. Keep in mind, however, those two teams are a combined 0-4. York is improved and a win here to start conference play would be big for coach Mike Fitzgerald’s squad.
Polach and Jovic were 6-2, 7-6 (8) winners at No. 1 doubles. The Duhigs were 6-1, 6-2 winners at No. 2 doubles, while Neidigh and Kayman won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 3 doubles. In a 3-2 win against Cary-Grove in the second round at Berens, Nikoleit was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles. Burnham was a 7-5, 6-2 winner at No. 2 singles. Toole and Burkhadt won 6-4, 7-5 at No. 2 doubles. In the quarterfinals, York downed Batavia 3-2 at Jacobs in Algonquin. Cartis was a 6-4, 6-2 winner at No. 1 singles, while Nikoleit was a 6-0, 6-3 winner at No. 2 singles. Kayman and Neidigh were 6-4, 6-3 winners at No. 2 doubles. The Dukes defeated host Jacobs
5-0 in the semifinals. Cartis was a 6-2, 6-1 winner at No. 1 singles, while Nikoleit was a 6-1, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles. Polach and Jovic won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 1 doubles. Neidigh and Kayman won 6-1, 6-3 at No. 2 doubles, while Burnham and Elle Duhig won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles. York then lost to West Suburban Conference Silver Division foe Glenbard West in the title match 3-2. Nikoleit was a 6-0, 6-1 winner at No. 2 singles, while Elle Duhig and Burnham won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3 doubles. Through 10 contests, Cartis was 9-1, while Nikoleit was 7-0. Kayman, Neidigh and Burnham were each 7-2. Jovic and Polach were 7-3, while Elle Duhig, Burkhardt and Ruesch were 6-2.
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Wheaton Academy (2-0) at IC Catholic Prep (2-0) When: Friday, 7:15 p.m. Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Last week: IC Catholic Prep 22, Joliet Catholic 12; Wheaton Academy 21, St. Edward 7 Last year: IC Catholic Prep 48, Wheaton Academy 13 Outlook: IC Catholic Prep again is legit as evidenced by road wins against Althoff Catholic and Joliet Catholic. The three-time defending state champions who haven’t lost a regular season game since Week 2 of the 2017 season (28 wins in a row now), host their home opener against a Wheaton Academy team that also is undefeated after wins against Urbana High School and Elgin St. Edward, the latter coming in Elgin last week. This is the Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division opener for both teams.
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York girls’ volleyball team champions green initiatives
Dukes focus on environmentally friendly habits
By Mike Miazga
CORRESPONDENT
Under the direction of longtime coach Patty Iverson, the York girls’ volleyball team has made a consistent impact on the court. Now, the Dukes are making an impact off it as well through what Iverson labels “leading a green revolution.” “This began last year as we pushed to stop the use of disposable plastic bottles,” she said. “We will continue this theme this year and enlarge it to work toward reducing global emissions through education and green initiatives.” Team co-captain and senior defensive specialist Grace Schneider noted the push indeed started last year
through the team not using plastic water bottles. This year, Schneider noted, Iverson passed out stainless-steel water bottles to team members for use. “Plastic is super-bad for the environment,” said York co-captain Gigi Barr, a junior outside hitter. Schneider added York will honor individuals at upcoming home matches who also are championing green initiatives. “We plan to honor five or six people,” she said. “We have a couple people in mind already. One person has a bee farm and bees are a big part of how everything works. And there is someone who is part of a garden club. “This is something we feel very strongly about. The environment can go into permanent decline if we don’t do something about it. It’s nice to see the girls taking part in this with going from plastic cups to paper. It’s nice to see a lot of people in our school contributing to change by being echo-friendly and helping fight this
crisis.” Barr added: “We’ll talk about them and the great thing they are doing and hopefully it inspires people to do the same thing.” York also sold green-themed T-shirts (“York Go Green”) to faculty members where the proceeds will go toward funding the planting of new trees on campus. The concession stand during York girls’ volleyball matches also features no plastic items. Schneider pointed out the T-shirts sold are 100 percent cotton. “The polyester shirts when you wash them plastic particles can go into the water supply and that’s not good for the environment,” Schneider pointed out. Barr said something as simple as switching from zip-lock bags to store snacks in to the use of wax paper bags can make a big difference, as does riding a bike to school instead of driving a car a short distance to park at the school.
Timothy Christian cross country teams ready for season Clark, Mitchell headline Trojans boys’ and girls’ squads
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
Both Timothy Christian cross country teams are coming off 2018 seasons filled with successes. Timothy’s girls’ team took second in the MSC Red last fall, took sec-
ond at the regional level and finished in seventh place at the sectional. The girls’ side returns a pair standout runner in two-time state qualifier Hope Clark, who is now a senior. Clark also has three all-conference honors to her credit. Also back is senior Elise Terpstra, who is a three-time all-conference performer. “On the girls’ side, we have 14 runners,” Timothy Christian coach Dick Zylstra said. “We are young, but I think we will have decent depth.” Zylstra noted sophomore Paige Hoving leads a nice group of return-
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Senior Caleb Mitchell is back for Timothy and brings with him three consecutive all-Metro Suburban Conference honors. Zylstra noted the Trojans have a 15-runner roster, which skews on the younger side. “Most are young, so it will be interesting to see how we develop as the year unfolds,” he said. With Timothy winning the MSC Red title a year ago, its reward, per conference rules, is a bump up to the larger-school Blue Division of the MSC. “This means the competition will be tougher, both for the team as a whole and for Caleb individually,” Zylstra pointed out. Both Timothy Christian teams return to action this Saturday at the Knight invitational hosted by IC Catholic Prep at Plunkett Park in Elmhurst.
“You can go over to Jewel and the wax bags are right by the plastic ones,” Barr said. “There also are reusable bags where you can rinse them out. Little things like that get rid of as much plastic use as possible. We have seen a decrease in the amount of plastic use by the York student body.” Barr said an online video of a European girl has struck a chord with the team. “She’s trying to get kids to stop using plastic,” she said. “That’s been an inspiration to us. This is something that will affect us throughout our lives.” Back on the court, Schneider and Barr are pleased with how York has started its season. “We are really coming together as a team,” Schneider said. “Chemistry is a big part of it. If we put in the effort and work as a team and get closer, that will take us as far as we need to go. We only have three seniors on the team, so the chemistry is different this year, but in a very good way. The chemistry looks good.” Barr was pleased with how the Dukes played against a perennially strong Benet Academy team recently. “We’re doing really well right now,” she said. “We held our own with Benet. I was happy with how we brought our level of competitive-
ness up. The girls are getting along great and I think we are going to have a really great season.” York was 26-13 a year ago, finished second in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division and reached a Class 4A sectional final. In addition to Schneider and Barr, setters Seona Albue (senior) and Grace Meadows (junior) are back, along with juniors Katie Norgle (outside hitter) and Emily Fleckenstein, who did not play last year, but did play as a freshman. Middles Sydney Kruger (senior) and Stella Barr (junior) also are back. Kruger is committed to play at Augustana. New to the team this year are juniors Olivia Shorter (outside hitter, right-side hitter, middle blocker), Sophia Hohman (outside hitter, right-side hitter), Bryce Bukowski (outside hitter, defensive specialist), Raeba Pradhan (outside hitter, defensive specialist), Elise Pedote (defensive specialist) and Kayla Rask (outside hitter). Iverson mentioned that Norgle was York’s libero but has moved to outside hitter. The libero-defensive specialist duties will be split by Schneider and Pedote. Fleckenstein is back and will help run the offense and attack on the weak side, Iverson noted.
Freshman Antendido helps IC Catholic Prep boys’ golf team record two wins Timothy Christian boys’ golfers down Bishop McNamara; York girls win twice
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
IC Catholic Prep boys’ golf coach Don Sujack recently used a line from the famed baseball movie Bull Durham. “Announced his presence with authority.” Sujack was talking about Knights’ freshman golfer Jann Antendido, who played a key role in a pair of recent IC Catholic Prep victories. “The young man is going to be a force in high-school golf,” Sujack said. The Knights recently recorded a 175-193 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division win against Riverside-Brookfield at Riverside Golf Club. Antendido and Shane Rollins were the co-medalists, each posting 42s. Nick Zanoni shot 43 and Michael Hilgart rounded out the IC Catholic Prep card with a 48. Antendido then shot a 1-under par 34 to help the Knights down Elmwood Park 161-185 in a MSC crossover contest at Maple Meadows. Zanoni shot 39, while Louis Narcisi shot 42 and Rollins and Davey Sykora each shot 46. “Even with his 34, Jann left three shots out there,” said Sujack in complimentary fashion. The two wins were a welcome change for the Knights, who had three previous contests rained out. “We were anxious to get started,” Sujack said. “It was a real treat to play Riverside. It’s a great, old course
with tough conditions that provided quite a test. Things were a little calmer at Maple.” Sujack said the team isn’t getting too far ahead of itself. “While it’s nice to start out 2-0, we have some things to work on,” he said. “Our freshmen Jann and Nick certainly stepped to the forefront. They enjoy competing and can’t wait to tee it up again. Shane Rollins and Louis Narcisi had some nice moments as well. We can get better with a little more consistency, and with the addition of a couple of boys that were ill recently.” IC Catholic Prep has a busy week scheduled with contests against Wheaton Academy, Montini and Aurora Central Catholic.
Timothy Christian boys golf The Timothy Christian boys’ golf team was a recent 177-198 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division winner against Bishop McNamara. Alex Mitchell was the medalist with a 42. “Alex played well,” coach Jeff Vander Naald said. Jason Grane followed with a 44, while Kyle Mahler shot 45. Freshman Jack Bone finished with a 46. The win moved Timothy to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in league play. Timothy also has a busy week on the books with conference matches against Elmwood Park and Westmont, plus a non-conference contest against Lisle, and a tournament Saturday at The Sanctuary in New Lenox. York girls golf The York girls’ golf team was a
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Girls volleyball: York defeats Evanston
Senior Sydney Krueger (16) prepares to make a Junior Georgiana Barr (15) sends the ball over block. the net.
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York’s girls volleyball team played a match against Evanston on Sept. 5 in Elmhurst. York defeated the visiting Wildkits 25-22, 25-13. Junior Stella Barr (17) defends the net.
Junior Emily Fleckenstein (4) sets the ball.
Junior Grace Meadows (10) rises above the net; senior Sydney Krueger is on the right.
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York hockey program ups the goaltender ante Goalie coach Bob Whisler oversees unit flush with talent
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
Like the quarterback position in football and pitcher in baseball, the goaltender position in hockey is one of high importance and high visibility. Last year, the York hockey team played with one varsity goalie in now junior Thomas Wesolowski, who played a key role in the squad’s success. A year later the Dukes and goalies coach Bob Whisler are now flush with talent at the position. “Bob was able to recruit and develop talent and strengthen the position going forward,” York hockey’s Bob Walker noted. This year’s goalie crew features the returning Wesolowski at the varsity level, along with junior Mark Imburgia, who played for the AAA Team Illinois last season. The JV squad features sophomore Ben Foley, who played AA hockey for the Sabres organization last year, junior Olivia Quick, who played previously at Fenwick, and freshman Jack Maier. Whisler is a veteran area goalie coach who played for York and then went on to play at the University of Iowa. “These kids work really hard,” he said. “We want the York program to be a destination. We want high school hockey to be a destination. We want kids to continue to get better and play beyond York hockey. We’re amped up to take this thing to the next level and it starts with the goalies. We’re working hard and making things competitive in the net and that’s a contagious thing.” Whisler, who also works for the Chicago Blues hockey program and runs a goalie coaching service called Select Goaltending, noted Wesolowski started every game last year for York.
“Thomas stood on his head for the team last year,” he said. “He’s been with me since he was eight. Goalie is a tough position. All eyes are on the goalie from a young age. You have to keep working hard and create technique and create a pattern of movement out of instinct that will help them when they get to these 15, 16, and 18 age groups. It’s nice to see all that instinct with Thomas kicking in. It allows us to focus not so much on where you need to be, but trust your body to do what it is trained to do, and then we can grow the hockey sense and maturity. It’s nice when that happens. A big part of being a goalie is the head game, having the mentality to stay in control and mentally battle for every puck. “Thomas really showed me something last year that I believed he always could do,” Whisler continued. “He always was considered an undersized goalie. Coaches fall in love with size, you either have it or you don’t. Thomas works very hard with his technique and now at 17 years old he’s caught up with the size. He has a work ethic and a determination and will to battle that has put him in position to backstop a varsity team in a highly competitive league. We took down New Trier Green last year. We brought another level to our play and Thomas was a major part of it. As a sophomore, he really matured and stood his ground and became an anchor in last year’s run.” Imburgia joins Wesolowski on the varsity this season. “Both are very equal and both are very competitive, which will only help the team,” Whisler said. “With hockey goalies you want the relationship to be positive and competitive. My best friend in life was a goalie ahead of me at York. We were competitive as hell with each other, but it made us better and it made the team better. You want that competitive environment in practice to where our players will say they are happy to go up against other teams’ goalies because
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of the high level they see in practice. You can’t just turn on a switch out there unless you play at a high level in practice. Now, we have two very competitive goalies and that will make the entire team better.” Whisler also is high on the JV contingent of goalies.
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“We want to develop these goalies to become quality York varsity players in the future,” he said. “We have three at the JV level to build for the future. Olivia is new to the program. She is very good, coming from AAA. Ben was right on the edge of making varsity. We’re lucky to have him on
176-207 non-conference winner over Trinity at White Pines in Bensenville. Cassie Sika led the Dukes with a 42, Haley Blattner shot 43, Audrey Matias 45 and Elle Borchardt finished with a 46. York also won the junior-varsity con-
test 207-248 against Trinity. Ellie Wiygul and Macy Fries tied for medalist honors with 50s. Emily Thomas had a 51, while Lily Rennick had a 56. The Dukes dropped a close 180-182 non-conference contest to Loyola
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the JV team and Jack is a freshman. That’s three quality goalies and that’s what builds the future. It’s exciting for me to see that position grow and continuing to build. If you put in the time and effort, you will see it show tremendously in these teenage years.”
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Academy at Oak Brook. Matias led York with 43. Blattner finished with a 44, while Borchardt had a 47 and Sika recorded a 48. York dropped a one-stroke 211-212 JV contest to Loyola. York’s Julia Filosa was the medalist with a 45. Thomas added a 55. Wiygul and Elise Moran each shot 56. The Dukes also were 172-228 West Suburban Conference winners against Addison Trail at Sugar Creek. Sika was the medalist with a 40. Matias shot 43, while Claudia Schreiber had a 44 and Thomas finished with a 45. York won the JV contest 183-287 against Addison Trail. Jenna Hughes was the medalist with a 42. Nora Foley shot 44, while Hannah Blattner shot 48 and Rennick finished with a 49.
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Additional money for Illinois court will benefit local governments CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
Illinois’ judicial branch will use its first budget increase in six years in part to alleviate costs paid by local governments, court officials said. This is the first time in almost 30 years the state’s courts were allocated the financial resources by the General Assembly to fully reimburse counties for salaries and probation services, an official said. The Supreme Court, which has authority over all courts in Illinois, received an appropriation of just more than $405 million from the state’s main checking account. That is a bump of about $60.5 million from each of the previous five years, in which the judiciary had a flat budget. “While substantial, this long overdue increase is hardly a windfall,” Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier wrote in a column on the Supreme Court’s Illinoiscourts.gov website. “Rather than fund new initiatives, it will be used primarily to catch up on existing financial responsibilities that have continued to rise even as our budget remained stagnant.” Statute mandates the Supreme Court reimburse counties for probation costs. Instead of being locked in
a jail cell, a person on probation is allowed to “contribute to their communities,” keep a job and maintain contact with their family, Kara McCaffrey, assistant director of Administrative Services, said. It is a period of supervision different from parole, which is overseen and paid for by the Department of Corrections. “Because of shortening the judicial branch of their requested amounts, those shortages were passed on through probation back to the communities simply because the court has very limited options in their budget,” Rich Adkins, assistant director of Probation Services, said. He added the judiciary was able to reimburse counties at 62 percent of what the law mandates due to the level of funding it received. With the new allocation, the rate will be 100 percent. “We are putting the increase that was approved by the governor and the Legislature straight back to the local counties to try and help the years of inadequate funding, even though it was statutorily mandated,” McCaffrey said. Services in some counties were diminished, depending on taxpayers’ ability or local leaders’ willingness
Local resident announces launch of luxury wristwatch brand Elmhurst local Adam Hodge recently launched the luxury watch brand Farr + Swit in partnership with Andrew Paetzold and Zach Switalski. With the mission to create high-quality, durable watches, the company released its flagship model, the Seaplane Automatic, in May. While many luxury watches are dusted off for special occasions, Farr + Swit’s mission is to make high-quality watches accessible for everyday use. “Our watches are meant to be worn daily,” said Hodge, an avid traveler who has taken his Seaplane Automatic hiking, skiing and swimming with sharks. “They can handle getting banged around.” Farr + Swit watches do not count steps, send text messages or measure mileage, unlike a Fitbit or smart watch. “Smart watches can be distracting,” he said. “You get a notification that you missed an email and you’re taken out of the present.”
Hodge believes that with a good watch, people can be more intentional—not only about how they check the time, but how they spend their time. With style and durability as Farr + Swit’s paramount focus, the Seaplane Automatic is built to last decades. “There’s something to be said for items that aren’t easily replaceable,” said Hodge. He still cherishes the watch his grandfather, Nelson Farrand—the namesake of the company—passed down to him. “I wouldn’t pass down my iPhone to my children, but I’ll certainly pass down a well-made watch.” The Seaplane Automatic, featuring a unique dial design with a sapphire crystal bezel encased in stainless steel, is assembled by hand in the Midwest. The watch is powered by a workhorse automatic movement—a pillar of Swiss watchmaking. For more information on Farr + Swit or the Seaplane Automatic, visit farrandswit.com.
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Do you remember the first live performance you attended? Do you recall how you were swept into a world of music, drama or laughter? Do you remember how theater changed your perception on life? That is what live performances offer and what we want to create and recreate over and over again with the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts.
The good news is that we are getting closer! The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts is holding its fall gala on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Please hold the date to attend, so you can experience live entertainment while enjoying the vibe and fun that theater can create. Watch your mail for an invitation that will be coming soon.
to bear the financial burden. Those included the decreased supervision of adult and juvenile offenders and pretrial services. Problem-solving courts, those specially designed to work with people who have substance abuse issues, mental health needs or who are veterans, were also impacted. Adkins said some counties used a monthly fee collected from probation clients “to fill in the gap of the funding” for the reimbursement of pro-
bation officers’ salaries. That fee is “targeted” for “a variety of services to improve the wellbeing of the probationer” —mental health and substance abuse treatment, for example. The judiciary’s flat budget was a result of a more than two-year budget impasse between the General Assembly and former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Karmeier wrote that “conflict … exacerbated the state’s financial woes and sent the courts scrambling to find new strategies for
meeting their obligations under the law.” He added, “Now, and throughout my tenure on the Illinois Supreme Court, [the judicial branch’s] members have carried out their Constitutional responsibilities in a collegial, cooperative and completely professional way. If any dysfunction has plagued us, it has come from the other branches of government.” This is the last year of Karmeier’s term as chief justice.
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Judge OKs consent agreement, paves way for Sterigenics reopening By Jerry Nowicki
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Sterigenics, a medical supply sterilization company linked to increased cancer rates in the Willowbrook area, has been closed since it was barred in February from using ethylene oxide. On Sept. 6, a DuPage County judge approved consent order that will allow1 Steri1554. Elmhurst Independent, Lombard &a Elmhurst, Downton Abbey_6.125x9, 8.30.19.pdf 8/30/2019 genics to reopen if it meets stringent new requirements.
A DuPage County judge approved a consent order Sept. 6 that will allow Sterigenics, a medical supply sterilization company linked to increased cancer rates in the Willowbrook area, to reopen if it meets stringent new requirements. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin issued a statement saying their consent order with Sterigenics gives their offices “the tools to act quickly to protect the community and hold Sterigenics accountable for any future violations of Illi10:23:04 AM nois’ new ethylene oxide restrictions
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or other state environmental laws.” One state lawmaker, however, has filed a bill that would give certain local municipalities the authority to ban emitters of ethylene oxide, a known cancer-causing gas, from operating in their communities. “Sterigenics continues to prove they cannot be trusted and have no place in our region,” Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said in a statement. Durkin filed House Bill 3885 Sept. 6 to allow home rule municipalities including Willowbrook to “impose additional operating restrictions” or prohibitions above and beyond state law on companies that emit ethylene oxide. Home rule is a status that state law confers to any municipality with more than 25,000 residents or other municipalities that choose to adopt it by referendum. Those municipalities have greater authority to control their own local affairs. According to the Illinois Municipal League, 217 of Illinois’ 1,298 incorporated municipalities have home rule powers. “If the Illinois (Environmental Protection Agency) continues moving forward in issuing permits, then we must do everything we can to empower our local municipalities in their fight to keep Sterigenics closed for good,” Durkin said. Sterigenics has been closed since February, when Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered the IEPA to issue a seal order on the company’s use of ethylene oxide. The consent order paves the way for Sterigenics to continue its use of the chemical if it installs new systems to capture and control emissions and submits plans for testing the new systems to be reviewed and approved by the IEPA. The company must also prove it meets the stringent requirements set forth in the consent decree and Senate Bill 1852, a measure sponsored by Durkin and signed by Pritzker earlier this year. That law prevents sterilization facilities from operating in Illinois unless they capture 100 percent of all ethylene oxide emissions within the facility and reduce ambient ethylene oxide emissions to 0.2 parts per million. “To be clear, nothing within the consent order guarantees that the Willowbrook facility will reopen in the immediate future—or that it will reopen at all,” Raoul and Berlin said in their release. “Under the consent order, Sterigenics’ Willowbrook facility is strictly prohibited from resuming sterilization operations until it constructs new emissions control systems that have been reviewed and approved by the Illinois EPA. The attorney general’s office, the state’s attorney’s office and the court will be closely monitoring each step Sterigenics takes to potentially reopen.” Raoul and Berlin also said the new requirements allow the company to emit just 85 pounds of ethylene oxide per year, a sharp decrease from previous permits issued by the IEPA that allowed the company’s high level of emissions. From 2006 to 2018, Sterigenics was permitted to emit 2,840 pounds to 7,340 pounds per year, depending on the year, the news release
said. While Raoul’s office noted the process for Sterigenics to reopen could take several months, representatives of Sterigenics said in a release the company “has always operated safely” and “will continue to work to complete the permitting process.” “During today’s proceedings, the court noted that the state has acknowledged that there is no uncertainty that Sterigenics has operated in compliance with federal standards regarding its ethylene oxide (EO) emissions,” the statement read. “Further, the state indicated in its briefing that compliance with the consent order and the new Illinois law regarding EO sterilization ‘will ensure that [EO] emissions from the [Willowbrook] site are negligible and not a public health hazard.’” Sterigenics also called attention to the fact that the legal agreement resolves all litigation between the company and the state “with no finding of liability or fault against either side and with no imposition of penalties.” Durkin, however, was joined by Rep. Deanne Mazzochi, an Elmhurst Republican and co-sponsor of HB 3885, and state Sen. John Curran, a Downers Grove Republican, in calling for a special session to prevent Sterigenics’ reopening. Pritzker’s office said in July he was “willing to sign any measure, up to and including a ban, on the use of ethylene oxide in the state of Illinois” and willing to call a special session “to allow for an immediate vote on a bill that is constitutional and will fix the perceived shortcomings of the legislation (Durkin) previously sponsored.” On Sept. 6, Emily Bittner, Pritzker’s deputy chief of staff for communications, said the governor “is pleased” Durkin is “proposing a solution to strengthen” the original legislation, and said it could become a topic for discussion during the fall veto session in October and November. “(Pritzker) looks forward to immediately reviewing the measure, and he will support it unless there are constitutional concerns,” Bittner said in a statement. “… To move quickly, he urges Leader Durkin to begin the legislative process on this new bill, including building consensus for this approach, holding hearings and scheduling votes for the relevant committees.” In August, a spokesperson for the IEPA said there are 26 facilities in Illinois permitted to use or emit ethylene oxide. Four lawsuits were recently filed in Cook County against two other ethylene oxide permit holders, chemical producer Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee and industrial medical sterilizer Medline Industries in Waukegan. Both municipalities have home rule powers, according to the IML. The four lawsuits, filed by individuals who were stricken with cancer while living near the facilities, allege that for many years, Vantage and Medline have “knowingly emitted dangerously high levels of ethylene oxide” into surrounding communities, and those living in the area “face some of the highest long-term cancer risks in the United States.”
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