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Marsha Baker, a member of the Elmhurst League of Women Voters, spoke up during the public-participa tion segment of the recent Board meet ing of School District 205. Baker said the LWV was concerned about the board’s reduction in the number of its board meetings, to one regular meet
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The Board did not directly reply to Baker at the meeting, which is custom ary in the public participation segment of the meeting.
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ings—namely its Finance and Opera tions Committee meetings and its Poli cy Committee meetings.
meetings was $50 an hour, and that the decision not to record the meetings would provide the district an annual savings of about $400.
Baker said the reduction in regular board meetings and the lack of record ing committee meetings appears to be an effort by the board to insulate itself from the community it serves. Baker said a LWV observer has been present
Also, some committee meetings no longer being recorded
at every recent board meeting, and that the board has never publicly discussed the matters of reducing regular meet ings and declining to record committee meetings. She urged the board to re view the issues in open session.
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Baker said the community bene fits from more direct and transparent information. She said that only after the LWV submitted a Freedom of In formation Act (FOIA) request did the board provide a cost for recording the meetings. Baker said the cost of the
ing each month of the 2022-23 school year, while adding three committee-ofthe-whole meetings during the same period.Theboard frequently held two meet ings per month during the 2021-22 schoolBakeryear.said the LWV was also con cerned about the board’s decision to no longer record its committee meet
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After the Public Access Counsel or’s (PAC) non-binding decision for the City to release the minutes and record ing, the City requested to re-review the case. After this review, the PAC re confirmed its initial decision. The City attorney was consulted to discuss the attorney general’s final non-binding decision. The conclusion was made that the costs associated with the lawsuit would not benefit the City, and that the transcripts should be released.
Timothy Christian’s girls tennis team dominated its competition during Saturday’s eight-team District 88 Classic at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. The Trojans won first-place medals in all four of the event’s flights on their way to winning the team title. Pictured left to right with the championship plaque are: senior Maddie Drye, senior Miliana Martens, junior Crystina Lee, senior Angie Tornabene, sophomore Jane Carter and junior Clarissa Chen. Lee won three straight matches to win the first-place medal at No. 1 singles, while Tornabene posted three straight victories to claim the No. 2 singles title. The duo of Carter and Chen won the championship in the No. 1 doubles flight, while Drye and Martens teamed up to prevail at No. 2 doubles.
Furthermore, the Mayor stated that City Council takes pride in following open meeting laws and carefully ana lyzes the purpose of warranting closed session meetings. Although the City be lieves that this scenario warranted the closed session, Council determined that it was in the best interest of the com munity that the records be released to avoid litigation costs.
At the City Council meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, Council approved the release of transcripts from a closed session meeting that occurred on Nov. 23, 2020. The purpose of this closed session was to discuss the threat of a lawsuit related to the Elmhurst Extend ed Care Development Project.
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The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is geared up for the return of the 7th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Elmhurst His tory Museum, located at 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst.
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At Tuesday night’s meeting, May or Levin commented on the reasoning behind the 2020 closed session, stating that it was warranted based of the threat of a pending lawsuit, an exception un der the state’s open meeting laws.
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• A resolution was approved by consent authorizing a professional consulting services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the stormwater fee study project in an amount not to exceed $41,165.
• By consent, the City Council approved a recommendation of the PW&B Committee for the 2022 side walk replacement program, accept ing a bid from Schroeder & Schroed er, Inc. Money in the FY2022 budget in the amount of $150,000 plus the use of $25,000 from the Sidewalk Slabjacking account, will provide $175,000 for the base bid, leaving a small contingency amount. In addi tion, the Butterfield Road will be cov ered by the FY2022 Budget in the amount of $50,000. The St. Charles Road sidewalk work will be funded from the TIF 3 account in the amount of $60,000. The total amount ap proved is $256,416.
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• The City Council approved by consent a recommendation of the PW&B Committee to accept a bid from Boiler Construction Company, Inc., of Waukegan, for rehabilitation of the McKinley storm station in an amount not to exceed $5,076,700. The Council also approved project construction inspection services in the amount of $200,000 for the project to Clark Dietz, Inc., of Oakbrook Ter
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• Sarah Diamond and Richard Re ichert have been re-appointed to the City of Elmhurst / Elmhurst Univer sity Commission for terms to expire April 30, 2024.
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• John Nester has been appointed to the Public Arts Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2025.
• Based on a recommendation of the PW&B Committee, City Council approved a three-year extension to the contract for residential solid waste and recycling services with Republic Services of Melrose Park. The con tract serves approximately 13,360 households and provides options for disposing of solid waste by renting carts of varying sizes for a monthly fee and disposing of addition refuse by purchasing stickers. This action furthers the goals of the City’s Sus tainability Action Plan.
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• Based on a recommendation of the PW&B Committee, a grant of temporary construction easement agreement has been transmitted to the owner of Manny’s Ale House at 683 W. St. Charles Road, where the City will complete public sidewalk removal and replacement along St. Charles Road from Monterey Ave. to Oakland Grove. The existing crossslopes on this stretch of sidewalk are currently not ADA compliant, which this action will correct.
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The City of Elmhurst has launched a new program known as, A Safer Neighborhood: Speed Awareness & Traffic Safety . The goal with this effort is to improve traffic safety in our community through education and data analy sis. Mayor Levin states, “We’ve heard community concerns about speeding in neighborhoods. This program will allow us to better ana lyze data while recommending and implementing improvement plans.”
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way in which neighbors can look out for each other’s safety and well-being. Marketing materials will consist of neighborhood yard signs, vehicle stickers, posters and magnets.Thisprogram will aim to improve the environment and quality of life of our community through public safety awareness, encouragement, and enforcement.
The program will include a Pilot Neighborhood Traffic Study, a re view of traffic control devices, traf fic flow and speed data, as well as a driver speed awareness campaign.
• By consent, the renewal of an agreement between the City and Metro Paramedic Services, Inc., was approved, which includes ambulance fees for residents and non-residents. Services range from Basic Life Sup port (BLS) to Advance Life Support Level 1 (ALS1) and Level 2 (ALS2) ALS1 includes minimal drug therapy or administration of oxygen, while ALSO 2 services could include pro cedures or treatment for cardiac ar rest, intubation or major trauma. The following fees are hereby established effective Sept. 1:
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In addition to greeting these new businesses, there are number of businesses opening soon, such as Maharaj Indian Grill at 117 N. Addi son; Krafted at 111 E. 1st St., serv ing craft burgers and brews; Carmie Cakes at 158 N. York, Bottle Theo ry at 542 Spring Rd., a hybrid bot tle-shop and taproom with taqueria inspired dining; Charm Asian BBQ at 426 No. York, a modern take on Thai and Vietnamese cuisine; and, Beer on the Wall at 105 N. York, a brew-focused business with a cof fee-shop like atmosphere that offers beer and coffee to-go, plus a rotating line-up on draft.
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Since March of 2022, Elmhurst has welcomed more than 20 new businesses to town. A number of family-friendly businesses have tak en root in Elmhurst such as, Hello Donut at 116 N. York, offering arti san donuts and coffee; Rise n’ Thrive at 185 E. Butterfield, which has healthy shakes, teas, refreshers and other foods; Jelly’s Children’s Bou tique and Ice Cream Bar at 110 W. Vallette; the Bazzy Boutique at 106 W. 2nd St., featuring trendy apparel for teens and women; Do It Together Workshops at 109 S. Adell Place, a “crafty” place to come together and mingle; and Duly Health & Care at 135 N. Addison, which specializes in pediatrics and lactation New busi nesses for hair care include the new French Cuts Barber Shop at 120 N. York, or the York St. Classic Barber, 921 S York St. Elmhurst also has a few new businesses to help with dif ference kinds of household mainte
area will receive specific informa tion about the study by mail. The goal will be to increase safety by improving motorists’ expectations and by creating a higher level of consistency with traffic signs. The study will review traffic controls at all intersections and speed limits along all streets. Traffic consultants will gather traffic volume and speed data and review accident and cita tionThererecords.will also be a public meet ing including a neighborhood dis cussion about the study, with review of Arecommendations.formalpresentation to City Council will include recommenda tions for implementation in the study area. Council and City Staff will then decide the next Neighborhood
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Marvin Lopez-Lopez, 37, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, failure to yield to emergency vehicles, improper lane usage, im proper lighting, possession of open alcohol by a driver and no insurance near Route 83 and Lake at 1:23 a.m.
Joselino N. Perez-Garcia, 33, of Bensen ville, was charged with obstructing identifica tion, driving while license revoked, no insur ance and driving with expired license plates subsequent to a traffic stop near York and El mwood Terrace at 7:19 a.m.
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Sept. 4
Cristobal Aleman-Jimenez, 40, of Addison, was charged with DUI subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at 4:56 a.m.
Burglary was reported in the 100 block of W. Industrial at 6:44 p.m. A victim related that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked truck and removed his GPS.
Police said that subsequent to a report of a burglary to a vehicle in the 600 block of S. Parkside at 1:35 a.m., it was determined that several unlocked vehicles were entered over night by four suspects described as black males. The area was searched by officers and K-9 and a stolen vehicle was recovered on the street. An investigation is pending.
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According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police re ported the following incidents of catalytic con verters being removed and stolen: from a busi ness in the 700 block of N. Church sometime between Sept. 1 and Sept. 2; at an auto dealership in the 700 block of N. Church sometime between Sept. 1 and Sept. 2; in the 400 block of W. Fuller ton sometime between Sept. 2 and Sept. 2; and, at a business in the 400 block of W. Fullerton sometime between Sept. 2 and Sept. 2.
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age, driving the wrong way and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at 10:06 p.m.
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Sept. 1
A reporting officer responded to an apart ment complex in the 100 block of Fellows at 3:34 p.m. for the report of a female banging on the door of the management office. The report ing officer spoke with the manager who stated that the suspect was banging on the window
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According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported six incidents of identity theft or fraud in which a victim’s identity was fraudulently used ei ther to make charges on a credit card, open a business, bank or credit account, receive un employment benefits—or a victim was con vinced by a subject to deposit money into an account, send a check, or to buy gift cards.
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in the 200 block of E. First told police at 3:59 p.m. that her long-time boyfriend came home and acted like he was going to splash water on her but didn’t. She then splashed water on him. The suspect did not wish to make any statements. Due to no physical evidence of domestic battery, no ar rests were made.
Gerardo Duran, 27, of West Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a con trolled substance, possession of drug para phernalia, DUI-drugs, possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle, driving while license suspended and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash subsequent to a crash near York and I-290 at 11:03 a.m. Police said Duran also was found to have two warrants out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and was transported to the DuPage County Jail.
Moriarty Harrison, 18, of St. Louis; Andrew Lacksonen, 18, of Dublin, Ohio; and Westfahl Mitchell, 18, of Sussex, Wis., were each cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor in the 100 block of S. Villa at 6:46 a.m.
Forgery was reported at a business in the 900 block of N. Larch. A victim reported he received a message from his bank stating they declined two check withdrawals. The victim confirmed both checks were fraudulent and were made out to an unknown subject in Atlanta Georgia. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 5
David Zika, 41, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, obstructing justice, resisting a po lice officer, reckless driving, improper lane us
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Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 1:15 p.m. A reporting of ficer met with loss prevention, who reported three unknown suspects in their 20s removed several items from the clothing rack and left the store without paying. The suspects fled in a silver Nis san SUV and were last seen traveling westbound on St. Charles Road. This case is pending inves tigation.Theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 3:03 p.m. A victim reported an unknown suspect(s) removed her wallet from her purse while shopping at the above location. The victim later discovered a fraudulent transaction on her account. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 1
Theft was reported at a business in the 900 block of N. Larch at 3:27 p.m. A complainant related the company received an email from an unknown suspect purporting to be an em ployee and requested to change his banking information for his direct deposit. The com pany’s bookkeeper changed the direct deposit information to the routing and account number provided in the email. The complainant later discovered the emails were fraudulent and has since paid back his employee’s lost wages.
George H. Hronopoulos, 63, of Blooming dale, was arrested for criminal damage to property and harassment through electronic communication at 12:30 a.m. Police said the suspect punctured two tires and cracked the windshield on a victim’s vehicle in the 100 block of N. Addison on Aug. 13.
Sept. 1
A 58-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 200 block of E. Columbia at 5:02 p.m. Police said that sub sequent to a verbal argument, the suspect scratched the victim, causing droplets of blood.Acomplainant
An unknown person(s) spray painted a PODS container that was left on Park District property for the Elmhurst Eagles in the 400 block of N. Oaklawn sometime between the above dates.
Child endangerment
Sept. 4
A victim in the 600 block of S. Saylor re ported at 6:20 p.m. that something had hit her front passenger side window while she was driving. The reporting officer observed the damage was consistent with that of a BB gun.
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According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.
Sept. 2
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Sept. 2
A complainant told police he submitted an application for the renewal of his FOID card and had not received it. The complainant contacted the Illinois Firearms Bureau which advised the card was mailed to him in early August. The complainant does not know who may have taken his FOID card and was ad vised to file a police report.
A complainant in the 500 block of N. Lorraine told police at 9:42 a.m. he was in his vehicle taking pictures of a property for insurance purposes. When the complainant drove away, the suspect began to follow him in a reckless manner. The suspect related he was being photographed by the complainant and followed him in order to obtain a license plate number. No complaints were signed.
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Sept. 6
Identity theft, fraud
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to the point where she thought it was going to break. Upon speaking to the suspect, she stated she wanted to return her keys in person rather than dropping them off in the drop box. The suspect was served a no-trespass notice.
A victim related his neighbor who lives be hind him, drove his vehicle on his apron in the back alley of his house. The suspect was is sued a no trespass notice on July 1. A message was left for the suspect to contact the police station.
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A complainant near Route 83 and St. Charles told police at 9:29 a.m. that while driv ing on Route 83, a truck driver began flashing his lights behind her and yelled. The officer attempted get a hold of the company or driver with no results.
Daniel Bautista, 22, of Chicago, was charged with DUI-drugs, illegal possession of cannabis by a driver, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and West at 11:23 p.m.
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Refugio Fernandez Jr., 23, of Elmhurst, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery in the 200 block of W. Butterfield at 6:07 p.m. Police said the suspect was found to be high ly intoxicated, and while on scene, the suspect battered two officers.
Sept. 2
Residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of Addison at 12:13 p.m. A victim related after a cleaning service left her unit, she observed her portable safe had been moved. Upon check ing the contents of the safe, her engagement ring was missing. The suspects were described as two black females and one black male.
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 vic tims. 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.
Branko Filimonovic, 46, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a con trolled substance in the 900 block of N. York at 2:53 p.m.
Theft was reported in the 500 block of W. Lake at 10:09 a.m. A victim related that an un known suspect(s) removed cash from her wallet while it was left unattended in a conference room at work.
Kari McKeen, 38, of Villa Park, was charged with Endangering the Life of a Child in the 400 block of Scott at 7:18 p.m. Police said witness es reported an allegedly intoxicated female subject had fallen while attempting to ride a bike with a child on board. McKeen was lo cated with her two-year-old son who sustained minor injuries from the fall. Medics arrived on scene and treated the child who was released to the care of a family member.
Criminal damage, criminal criminaldefacement,trespassing
Sept. 3
Disturbance, domestic incident, domestic battery, disorderly conduct
Theft of converterscatalytic
Sept. 1
Sept. 7
Luis Javier Medina, 25, of Addison, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near York and North at 1:13 a.m.
million in expenses related to capital projects, the district would be project ed a positive income during its 2023 fiscalWheltonyear. said the tentative budget reflected 1,171.33 full-time equiva lent (FTE) positions, a reduction of 3.75 (FTE) positions from the 202122 school year. He said that salaries and benefits normally make up about 80 percent of the district’s expendi
Campbell notes successful start to school year
with 10 per cent to apply for Shines.All three de fendants have been charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felo ny), one count of withassault-threatenaggravatedamotorvehicle (Class 3 felo ny), one count of criminal damage to government supported property (Class 3 felony) and three counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a po lice officer (Class 4 felony).
Group allegedly led authorities in high-speed chase; one officer injured, hospitalized
District 205 Superintendent Kei sha Campbell stated near the end of the meeting that the district had a successful start to the 2022-23 school year. She said that all of the district’s certified staff members attended a re cent institute day. Campbell also said there will be two opportunities for community members to take a tour of the new Lincoln Elementary School.
noted that the district’s 2022 fiscal year ended on June 30, 2022. The presentation related that the district receives nearly 91 percent of its operating revenues from local sources. The presentation
On Tuesday, Sept. 6 at approx imately 2:45 p.m., officers with the Oak Brook Police Department received a call for a retail theft at Nordstrom Rack located at 2155 W. 22nd St. Upon their arrival, officers activated their lights and sirens at which point, the suspect vehicle, a Mazda 6, intentionally collided head-on with the officers’ squad car.
“The type of criminal behavior alleged in this case clearly displays the defendants’ complete and utter disregard for the rule of law and for public safety,” Berlin said “The al legations that these three defendants entered a retail store in the middle of the afternoon, stole merchandise and then led authorities on a highspeed chase, will not be tolerated in DuPage County and will be met with the full force of the law…
The Aug. 23 meeting of the Elm hurst School District 205 Board meet ing included a presentation about the district’s tentative 2022-23 budget, delivered by Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent of finance and operations. Whelton stated that there would be a public hearing about the tentative budget at 7 p.m., just prior to the board’s next regularWhelton’smeeting.presentation
Three charged with burglary at Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack store
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He stated that if it weren’t for the $4.1 million in earlier-than-anticipat ed property tax payments and the $7
DuPage County State’s Attor ney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that bond has been set for a trio of individuals accused of stealing merchandise from the Nordstrom Rack store near the Oak Brook
tures of about $162 million, resulting in a loss of about $10.5 million that would reduce the operating funds’ balance from about $68.2 million to about $57.7 million.
It is alleged that after colliding with the squad car, the Mazda, later determined to be driven by Chew, fled the scene westbound on 22nd Street. After a pursuit, during which the Mazda reached speeds in excess of 100 mph and involved multiple assisting agencies, the Mazda was stopped southbound on I-294 just south of 75th Street. It is alleged that after being stopped, Reed fled the vehicle on foot only to be ap prehended approximately 100 yards away.Chew and Shines remained in the Mazda and were taken into custody at that time. Following an investi gation, it is alleged that Chew, who brought empty bags with her, Shines and Reed entered the shoe depart ment at Nordstrom Rack together. Once inside, Reed removed four sets of children’s boots from their boxes,
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The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Aug. 23 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Christopher Kocinski was absent from the meeting.
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tures. He said the district is focused on maintaining its current staff levels. Board member Jim Collins com mented during Whelton’s presen tation that the biggest driver of the district’s budget is personnel. Collins said that the district has added about 100 certified staffing positions in the last 10 years, while its student popu lation has increased by approximately 50 students during that same period.
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placed them inside the bags they had brought and returned the empty box es to the store shelves.
Whelton stated that the expendi tures in the tentative budget include $7 million in investments in the dis trict’s school buildings. That amount includes expenses related to increas ing the scope of various capital proj ects at the district’s schools. While noting some of the capital expenses, Whelton mentioned that all of the district’s schools have new vestibules that offer additional security.
Those tours would take place on Sat urday, Oct. 8, and Saturday, Oct. 15. Each of those tours will run from 10 a.m. until Campbellnoon.also noted that 98 per cent of the district’s certified staff positions are filled.
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“The village had one officer se riously injured and hospitalized during this incident and I pray for the officer’s speedy recovery.”
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Chew, 23, of Phoenix; Terrance Reed, 37, of Chicago; and Jaquay Shines, 25, of Chicago, each appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Michael Reidy set bond at $350,000 with 10 percent to apply for Chew; $350,000 with 10 percent to apply for Reed; and $150,000
The cases against all three defen dants will be in front of Judge Reidy.
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Each year, the City of Elmhurst conducts its annual hydrant flushing. The community fire hydrants are flushed to ensure that they are operating properly and that an adequate amount of water is available for the Fire Department during an emergency. Public Works personnel will conduct annual hydrant flushing during the month of September Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Signs will be posted in affected areas before the work begins. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (630) 530-3020.
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Churchville counselor honored The board recognized Church ville Middle School counselor Mary Wilson during the meeting. The board congratulated Wilson for the honors she received near the end of the 2021-22 school year. The Illi nois School Counselor Association named Wilson as its Middle School Counselor of the Year. The associa tion also named Wilson as its Illinois School Counselor of the Year. Wilson has been the counselor at Churchville since 2008.
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The district collected about $64.1 million in property tax revenues in its 2022 fiscal year, according to Whel ton. That amount represented approx imately $4.1 million more than the district anticipated it would receive during that fiscal year. The district planned to receive that $4.1 million in the 2023 fiscal year, but a shift in the structure of property tax payments led to more early payments before the end of the district’s 2022 fiscal year.
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It is further alleged that the trio then left the store together.
“I thank the Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst and Hodgkins police de partments as well as the Illinois State police for their assistance on thisAncase.”officer from the Village of Oak Brook was seriously injured and re quired hospitalization, according to Strockis.“Each and every day, our officers pro-actively address crimes in our community to keep residents and visitors safe,” Strockis said. “Our message is clear, if you come here to steal and intentionally attempt to harm police officers, we will pursue you and arrest you.
The board will hold its next regu lar meeting on Sept. 27. School Board Capsules
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The meeting also included recog nition of the leaders of the district’s
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summer 2022 programs. Kevin Rubenstein, the district’s assistant superintendent for student services, noted that the district’s recent sum mer programs reached over 4,500 students. He stated that most of the summer programs were provided at little or no cost to students and their families.
The district’s tentative budget for its fiscal 2023 year projects that its operating funds will have revenues of about $151.5 million, and expendi
added that property taxes represent about 82 percent of the district’s op erating revenues.
Maybe miracles are all around us—every day, in every moment—if only we open our eyes, our senses and our souls.
The unexplainable, yet very real feeling you get deep inside yourself when you provide a kind gesture or reach out in kindness to a random person because your heart pushed you to do Momentsso.spent with those people with whom you have a deep, lasting soul connection—however brief or lasting. Laughing. Crying. Just beingThetogethersunglistening on water— whether it’s a lake, river, ocean or a puddle in the middle of a roadway.
Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She invites readers to follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
The clouds forming random patterns of beauty. Appreciate that.
A small business owner herself, Mazzochi noted that at the local level, small businesses are essential employers.“Theyare more willing to take a chance on employees who may not have demonstrated skills or expe rience,” she said. “They boost our neighborhoods and civic groups. They live in, and care about, the success of our communities. Our local Chambers also provide es sential networking opportunities and support. It is an honor to have my legislative record in support of themMazzochirecognized.”confirmed that she is always looking for better ways to help our small businesses grow and create more and better jobs.
Our moments combine to make weeks, months, years, decades. Lifetimes. They are ours to discover.
I also want to thank the Elmhurst Park Board for hearing numerous regular pool goers’ concerns at a meeting in late June. We voiced several different issues and were extended proper courtesy during our time However,there.now is the time for the park district recreation/aquatics staff to consider taking action to the concerns we brought up at that meeting.Number one is to post the pool policies and schedule online and in brochures before the sale of season pool passes begins. Many regulars were dismayed at changes made this season; changes shown after they already bought their passes.
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For endings, because they lead to newForbeginnings.middlesbecause they are the ooey, gooey and sometimes best part.The smell of springtime when the snow is melting and everything is coming back to life.
Hearing a song that reminds you of a beautiful time long gone.
(Editor’s note: This was received from the office of State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi.)
Color, and the ability of each of us to choose a favorite one.
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Trusting life, because it is good, if you allow it to be.
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Moment by moment by moment. Take them all in. Take each of them in. Notice. See. Breathe. Appreciate. The reality, the magic, the miracles—they are all there in front of you, yours for the taking.
The Illinois Chamber of Com merce recently awarded State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) with a “Champion of Free Enter prise” award in Chicago.
The district also needs to look at the price of the season passes. El mhurst’s family pool pass cost is more expensive than any of the sur
Trusting yourself, because you truly deserve it.
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Hearing a new song that touches your heart without you ever expectingUnderstandingit. and appreciating the basics: love, life, gratitude, appreciation, bliss, true happiness, empathy, kindness, wisdom from within, peace and love (again.)
Another swim season at East End Pool has ended. First off, hats off to the staff there for a job well done. The lifeguards are always professional and attentive as they practice rescue drills each day. Oth er staff keep the facility spotless. A special note to whoever manages the pool’s water temperature which was perfect all summer. The cool er days saw warmer waters and the hot days called for coolish temps, great work there too!
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This year’s policy of anyone no matter their age with a season pass gets the first hour of pool time was not popular for many swimmers. Numerous regulars I know stopped coming altogether and if things remain the same, they won’t even buy a pass next year.
Maybe not everyone is supposed to rise to the level of Mother Theresa or Mahatma Gandhi. Maybe doing the best in the everyday can and does make the world a better place—even if it is only a little bit at a time.So,instead of going for the grandiose purpose, maybe we take it to a smaller scale. Instead of lifealtering, perhaps appreciating and maximizing on each moment is a purpose in and of itself.
The Elmhurst Park District proudly and rightly offers hundreds of great summer youth programs. There is far less consideration for adults in those offerings and I don’t think requesting just a few changes in the East End Pool policies is ask ing too much.
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People, and the ability of each of us to choose favorite ones.
“Too many studies, surveys, and rankings list Illinois among the worst states for doing business,” she said. “When it comes to policy that “affects jobs and employment, lawmakers can’t just think about legislative intent for one group but must think about the consequences and externalities that can result for all.“My track record in Springfield is to scrutinize legislation to avoid mistakes that create long-term problems, vote against legislation that harms employers and employ ees, and vote for legislation that benefits both employers and em ployees. A healthy, balanced job market is what we need to put Illi nois on the path towards long-term success.”
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Trusting others, because they’ve earned it and truly deserve it.
Understanding and appreciating the details: bees pollinating, birds singing, cats cuddling, holding hands, children’s laughter, a calm day on the lake, paying the bills, clean laundry, a breath of fresh air, bare feet on a sandy beach, a new hair cut, a new friend, a new life.
As we traverse through life, I think most of us ponder and wonder about our purpose—the reason for our experience on the planet at this particular time. What is the meaning of life? What is the meaning of me? (Gulp.)I’ve pondered this question quite a bit, feeling a little inept in my answers. I long for a grand and important purpose—to change the world for the better. But the honest answer is I’m just a normal human living life in abject anonymity—and quite liking it that way, thank you veryOnmuch.onelevel, I believe I should aspire to have a grand and worldchanging purpose. On another, maybe being average and obscure has a purpose in it as well.
The smell of bacon and coffee on an unencumbered Saturday morning.
rounding town pools, and the rise in price after the late May deadline discourages pass purchases alto gether.After each day’s swim lessons are complete, the ‘adults only’ swim hour at East End needs to be brought back. All of us regulars enjoy kids, many have kids and even grandkids, but those who do the water walking in the shallow end often ran into interference with younger swimmers. The adults 18 to 80 are only asking for an hour a day Monday through Friday and Sundays. Those who work full time only have Sunday as their pool time and getting in an hour of adult swimming is not asking a lot.
Understanding and seeing it all and living it all is yours for the taking—in each moment. String them together to make a lifetime— to not only find, but to create your true purpose.
post-war housing project in Oak Park’s Longfellow Park before moving to El mhurst in 1954. They raised four sons and shared life for 72 years until Phyl lis’s death in 2018.
At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Chapter of the Citizens Climate Lobby will meet in the upstairs gathering room at the Elmhurst Public Library. Discussion will include the Inflation Reduction Act, the upcoming midterm election and changing the trajectory of ener gy use. To attend virtually, send an email to elobby.orgelmhurst.il@citizensclimattoreceivealink.
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• At 7 p.m., the ESO will host harmonica master Howard Levy in concert at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church to kick off its new season. General admission tickets are $35; reduced-price tickets avail able for students and seniors. Tickets are available online at elmhurstsymphony.org.howard-levy.Symphony.org/event/the-amazing-ElmhurstInfo:630-941-0202or
Beginning at 2 p.m., the Lizza dro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook, presents Solisti Di Camera String Quartet.
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Throughout his career as pastor, Stan was beloved by the people he served. He was affectionately known as “the hugging pastor” for his habit of greeting parishioners as they left wor ship every week with a hug for anyone who wanted one. He was a teacher, counselor, confessor, comforter and servant. The love his parishioners felt for him was a response to the love of Christ that shone on them through “Pastor Stan.” Stan retired from fulltime ministry in 2010 but continued to serve as a vacancy pastor and bible study teacher. Stan served his commu nity as Chaplain for the City of Elm hurst Veterans Commission.
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Bill is survived by sons William (Ja nis), Peter (Mary), Matthew (Linda), and Brian (Anna); eight grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Preced ed in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, and siblings. The family thanks Bill’s son Matt and Alternative Home Careespecially Tess and Luis - for all they did to keep Dad/Grandpa comfortable in his own home for so long.
Bill spent his career working as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He became part of the Oak Park neighborhood where he worked “Route 40.” Prior to start ing at the USPS, he did track mainte nance as a “gandy dancer” for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. He also worked part-time jobs; first at Haney’s Standard Station in Oak Park and then, driving a bulk mail truck for Hartwig
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Stan was a music lover. He played the saxophone, sang, wrote hymns, and enjoyed attending Elmhurst Col lege Jazz Band concerts. He was a hobbyist and craftsman and enjoyed model railroading and woodworking. He was undefeated at Boggle. For va cation, Stan needed only his family, a quiet, wooded campsite for his pop-up camper, and a stack of books.
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More than anything, Stan loved his wife, his family, the people he served, and his Savior. He knew that his Re deemer lives, and Stan is now seeing God with his own eyes.
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Transit.Inhis free time, Bill enjoyed golf ing – a hobby he’d learned from his brother Pete as a teenager. A lifelong learner, he spent his retirement devel oping clarinet skills and perpetually learning a new language with the help of the Berlitz Self-Teacher book series. He and Phyllis figure-skated together, traveled around the U.S. camping and visiting family and friends, and made several trips to England. However, Bill was always happiest at home. He made a mean garlic cheese dip for family gatherings and could often be found helping out the neighbors.
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On September 1, 2022 at the age of 78, Stanley Louis Harding of Elmhurst received his eternal reward. Stan was a family man, retired pastor, U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, musician, andStancraftsman.wasborn in Louisville to Bill and Becky (Ditto) Harding. He and his siblings Bonnie, Steve and Stuart were raised in Nashville, where Stan eventu ally attended Vanderbilt University as a Psychology major and Navy ROTC midshipman. Between his studies, Navy duties, and gigs as a saxophon ist in the Louis Brown Orchestra, the premier Nashville swing band in the 1960s, Stan found time to meet and woo Linda Jones. The couple were married on January 20, 1968, only two months before Stan was deployed to Vietnam. Following his Vietnam tour of duty, he was stationed in Yo kosuka, Japan, where his son Stephen and daughter Rebecca were born. He served a final tour in Hawaii.
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Stanley Harding was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mar garet Rebecca “Becky” Harding. His legacy lives on through the family he led, including his wife of 54 years Lin da, his children Steve (Tracy), Becky (Justin) and Ben (Cori), five grandchil dren Kelsey (Nick), Ethan, Elly, Na than and Catherine, and a great-grand daughter Harper. He is also survived by his siblings Bonnie, Steve and
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After ten years of service to his country, Stan heard God calling him to church work. He attended the Luther an Bible Institute in Seattle and then Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois where he earned a Master’s degree in theology. During that time his son Ben jamin was born. In 1982, Stan enrolled at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. Stan was ordained as a pastor of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, and installed as pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Iowa in 1986. He served that congregation for five years until he accepted a new call to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elmhurst.
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Stuart, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a loving extended family byFuneralmarriage.services were held on Thurs day, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois and Concordia Sem inary in St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements provided by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home. Info: pedersenryberg.com.
William “Bill” Joseph Igoe, 97 Services Friday, Saturday William Joseph Igoe, of Elmhurst, died on Sept. 10 at the age of 97. Born July 9, 1925 to William and Mary (McKeon) Igoe in Chicago, Bill was the youngest of five children. He graduated from Austin High School in 1943. In his high school yearbook, he declared his ambition to be “Happy, Healthy, Hun gry.” He spent the next 80 years being just that. He was known for his loyal friendship, good nature, and an uncan ny ability to find a good bakery wher ever he Duringwent.World War II, Bill served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an airplane mechanic in the China-Burma-India Theater. His military service literal ly took him around the world. By the time he returned home to Chicago, he’d seen the Great Pyramids and the TajHeMahal.married Phyllis Levell in July 1946. Their married life started in a
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Golden explained that when he was a young practitioner, the IRS attempted to force him to pay a client’s debt of over $172,000.Golden said that he’s not just an advocate; he’s also been in the same shoes as many of his“Theclients.only reason [the IRS] was unsuccessful is because I knew the rules,”
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money could help your business and all the otherThisthings.”thought inspired him to use his knowledge to help others proactively save money by using tax strategies to lower future taxes. According to Golden, Golden Tax Relief is the first company in the country that does tax planning in order to pay for a tax problem.
“Normally, they’re great people who have had a bad circumstance come to them.”
IRS Trouble Solvers launches new tax firm: Golden Tax Relief Both companies located in Elmhurst
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By Mary Kett FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT IRS Trouble Solvers, a firm based in Elmhurst, has been assisting clients in dealing with tax-related issues that involve the Internal Revenue Service sinceNow,1991.CEO and Founder Ben Golden has launched a sister company which focuses on tax planning, called Golden Tax Relief.Both companies are located at 100 S. York Road in Elmhurst. Golden Tax Relief has an additional office in Thomasville, Ala. Golden said he was motivated to launch Golden Tax Relief., which opened in June, after writing large checks to the IRS.
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“I don’t believe in gimmicks and I don’t believe in loopholes; I believe in the law,” Golden said. “So, we use the code regulations and case law to build our strategies.”
Golden said that if, for example, an individual owes more than $1,000 to the IRS, IRS Trouble Solvers will negotiate with the IRS on behalf of the client so the client pays a smaller amount to the IRS. Both companies consist of certified agents, certified public accountants, or attorneys that are licensed to represent someone before the IRS.
Golden points to this mindset as a contributor to the company’s success. Golden Tax Relief was ranked number 410 on the Inc. 5000—a list of the fastestgrowing companies in the nation created by Inc. Magazine.
In the Chicagoland area, Golden Tax Relief is ranked number 25.
How IRS Trouble Solvers helps clients
Golden gave one example of a client who was unaware their company had to pay sales tax because a large portion of their business was service-related. Employees at IRS Trouble Solvers were able to help negotiate their owed amount down.
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“I always ask my employees, ‘Why do you do what you do?’ and everyone answers almost the same exact way: ‘I want to make a difference in somebody’s life. I want to help somebody that doesn’t think they can be helped,’” Golden said.
From 1 to 6 p.m., Sept. 17, the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation will host the 7th annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum. Proceeds from the event support the Elmhurst History Museum programs and exhibits. Stay up to date at elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com or follow us on social media at @ElmhurstCraftBeerFest on Facebook, @elmhurstcraftbeerfest on Instagram or @BeerElmhurst on Twitter for the latest information.
• The Chicago Accordion Club meets on the third Monday of every month from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Visitors are welcome. Every meeting fee includes professional musical en tertainment and pizza. Admission is $12 for members and $15 for non-members.
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“When dealing with IRS controversy or tax mitigation, we see a lot of different clients,” Golden said.
• From 9 a.m. until 12 noon, volunteers are invited to help clean-up the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie. Please arrive and be ready for our orientation meeting at 9 a.m. sharp. Dress for outdoor work (work gloves, long pants, long-sleeve shirts) and for the weather. The group will meet in Elmhurst at the corner of Berkley Avenue and Illinois Prairie Path.
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While Golden is the “face” of both IRS Trouble Solvers and Golden Tax Relief, he describes each employee as equally valuable to the “Thecompany.wayour team works is that there’s not one person who is more important than the rest,” Golden said. “We’re all running at the same speed arm and arm.”
To learn more, visit irstroublesolvers.com or goldentaxrelief.com.
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are offering free admission to Museum Day ticket holders. There will be ongoing demon strations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages wel come. Free admission but sign up for a Smith sonian Museum Day ticket at smithsonianmag. com/museumday/. Info: 630-833-1616 or liz zadromuseum.org.•Beginningat 5:30 p.m., the Knights of Columbus, 537 So. York St., will celebrate Oktoberfest. At 7 p.m., the Chicago Big Band will perform. Tickets are $20 for one brat, two sides, one beer or soda and dessert. Tickets available at elmhurstkofc.org.
• The Elmhurst Centre for the Performing Arts (ECPA) presents its inaugural artist Cathy Richardson for an acoustic evening at Elm hurst Hall, 119 No. York. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m. A Q&A session will be moderated by York choral and theatre director, Becky Marianetti. Limited general seating. Visit ecpa-elmhurst.org for tickets and information.
“If I had not known the rules, they could have forced me to pay my client’s debt. So, I believe in advocating for the client as much, and as strongly, as we possibly can because if they’re going to do that to a professional, what are they going to do to the average taxpayer?”
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“I always used to say: If I could pay the IRS six digits, that means I made a lot of money,” Golden said. “But the first time I wrote that check, it was horrible … It’s terrible to think about all the things you could do with that money. How much that
• From 12:15-2:30 p.m., the SHE Single Mothers Event will take place at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Complimentary lunch for all who attend, moms and kids, and childcare will be provided for ages 3-12 during the program. Info: el mhurstcrc.org/she or email janeloe@aol.com.
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IC Catholic Prep (2-1, 1-0) at Ridgewood (2-1, 0-1)
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Outlook: The Knights took care of business last week at home against Elmwood Park. Ridgewood lost by two to Bishop McNamara in their Metro Suburban Blue opener. The Rebels won their Week 2 game by forfeit over Chicago Steinmetz and defeated Chicago Schurz 27-6 in their opener.
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When: Friday, 7:15 p.m.
CASE NUMBER 22 P 10
Last year: IC Catholic Prep 47, Ridgewood 0
was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 22, 2022, wherein the business firm of BWL TRAVELS LO CATED AT 405 N. SHADY LANE, EL MHURST, IL 60126 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the per son or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) BLAKE LEJCAR, HOME ADDRESS 405 N. SHADY LANE, ELMHURST, IL 60126.INWITNESS
Outlook: A battle of two unbeatens. Downers Grove North is obviously improved. The Trojans defeated Hoffman Estates 36-13 in their opener, downed Willowbrook 30-0 in Villa Park and defeated crosstown rival Downers Grove South by 20 points last week. This is North’s West Suburban Silver opener. The Trojans were 4-5 last year. York also continues to roll, putting up more than 50 points last week for a second week in a row after scoring 49 in the season opener. Should be an interesting game in Elmhurst Friday.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND COMMISSION/ZONINGPLANNINGBOARD OF APPEALS
Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hear ing on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by RSCK Holdings LLC, an Illinois limited li ability company, Managers Colin C. Kelty, Rahul Sharma and Tanya Le for a Condi tional Use Permit for a Preliminary Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance and a Conditional Use Permit for Building Height at the property commonly known as 196-200 North York Street and 202 North York Street for the purpose of constructing a 28-unit condominium building with ground floor retail/commercial space with a height greater than 6-stories or 77 feet.
Downers Grove North (3-0, 0-0)
at York (3-0, 1-0)
Following are legal descriptions of the subject properties:
CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 10, 1871 AS DOC UMENT 14044, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.PINs:06-02-214-043 and 06-02-214-044
Where: Clarence D. East Field, York
NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance no tice.
Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 15, 2022) 424776
WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 22ND day of AUGUST, A.D. 2022.
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Where: Ridgewood High School, Norridge
Last week: IC Catholic Prep 53, Elmwood Park 0; Bishop McNamara 35, Ridgewood 33
Look for another robust IC Catholic Prep performance here. The Knights are on the road for four of the next five weeks. 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244
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Requests for Conditional Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development with Site AllowancesDevelopment
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Last week: Downers North 27, Downers South 7; York 53, Proviso West 0
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The common street addresses are 196-200 North York Street and 202 North York Street Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject properties are located within the Central Business Core (CBC) District.
THE SOUTH 10.0 FEET OF LOT 9 AND LOT 12 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 83 FEET 10 INCHES THEREOF) IN BLOCK 1 IN THE TOWN OF COTTAGE HILL, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEASTER QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRI NICIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 10, 1971 AS DOCUMENT 14044, IN DUP AGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
THE NORTH 40.0 FEET OF THE SOUTH 50.0 FEET OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 1 IN THE PLAT OF THE TOWN OF COT TAGE HILL, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AC
Last year: York 28, Downers Grove North 10
If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Devel opment Department at 630-530-3121.
CERTIFICATENOTICENO.78791
JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 1, 8 & 15, 2022) 423984
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Glen’s life shifts, but carries on
“It was always somewhere differ ent,” Judy said. “We’d pile all seven of us in the station wagon. My moth er would put up the plastic on the windows so it wouldn’t get too hot. That’s how we knew we were going somewhere.”That“somewhere” was the vaca tion destination that the family chose together. Once they decided where they were going, Glen would have the kids write a letter to the Chamber of “AllCommerce.winterwe’d get all these hotel brochures and things, and we’d pick where we were staying and what
When Barb died, the family was concerned about how Glen would handle losing his wife of 58 years. But they were so thankful he had his Park Place family around to support him.“Alzheimer’s can be such an iso lating disease,” Judy said. “He’d
apartment on the retirement side of theUnfortunately,community. Barb’s Alzheimer’s
had progressed to the point where she needed to move to an apartment in Park Place of Elmhurst Health & Wellness Center’s Memory Care.
On the road again
On the advice of a professor, Glen, a Nebraska native and CPA, moved to Chicago so he could work some where other than in a bank. One of 13 kids, he met only child and registered nurse Barbara, and they soon fell in love, married, and had five children. They settled in the suburbs in Claren don Hills and stayed there for almost 50Butyears.as time moved on, their big house began to seem unmanage able, especially when Glen had to spend most of his time as the prima ry caregiver to Barb, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
It’s a perfect day in Duck, North Carolina, in the Outer Banks.
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“At first, it just pulled on our heartstrings,” Karen said. “When they first moved in, Dad had been very sick. I think it had been from being Mom’s caretaker for so long. But Park Place was a Godsend. Mom felt so safe there, and that made Dad feel safe, too. He started to get healthier himself, and he was able to have lunch with Mom and visit ev ery day since they lived on the same campus.”Karen and Judy remember how the staff, which has always been so loving to both their parents, helped their mom relive her time as a nurse.
Family relishes vacation travel for over 34 years
DAUGHTERS OF GLEN OSTDIEK
This is just one of many vacations the family enjoys -- a close-knit fam ily now scattered across the country, the whole family drops everything they can to keep the Outer Banks tradition alive. It’s a way to honor the memory of their mother, fill their fa ther’s heart with love, and simply be together during a time when technol ogy has made it so easy to stay phys ically apart.
“They set up Dad’s old pill bot tles, and Mom would put Skittles in them,” Karen said. “When we’d vis it, she’d take us on ‘rounds’ with her and it was just wonderful.”
The couple moved to Park Place of Elmhurst in 2012 and planned to live together in their three-bedroom
Glen Ostdiek even insisted on trip during COVID-19
stopped doing the working and trav eling that he loved because he loved Mom more, and she could really only do the Outer Banks trip each year. Even that was a lot. So his traveling had to stop. But then at Park Place, all of a sudden, there was so much for him to do socially. He could play bridge, organize dinner parties. It was his second chance of rebuilding hisAndlife.”with that new life, he wanted to travel again.
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When Barb and Glen were raising their kids, they’d take a family vaca tion each summer.
Karen Quisenberry and Judy Bow man, along with their dad Glen Ost diek, have just come into their beach house after a yoga session by the ocean. It’s their 34th year of taking a family vacation to the Outer Banks; they never missed a year, even during 2020. They are relaxed and at peace, enjoying their time together—all 20 of them. They’re missing four mem bers of their family—three who were unable to make the trip, plus their be loved mom Barb, who passed away in 2014. But this annual Outer Banks trip is a special family tradition.
Barbara and Glen Ostdiek are pictured here at Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, almost 22 years ago. Glen remains a resident of Park Place in Elmhurst, where he lived with Barb until her death.
Submitted by Karen Quisenberry and Judy Bowman
This is a photo from a trip to Duck Beach in North Carolina taken by the family of Barbara and Glen Ostdiek, a journey they took for 34 years. Glen is back row, 2nd from the right, Barb is in the center, 5th from the left.
A move to Park Place of Elmhurst
He brings it up several times, the beauty of the garden ingrained in his memory from both visits.
ty steps the family took, how they self-quarantined and tested and took every precaution they could.
Park Place will help pack up Glen’s medications for the family and one of his neighbors will pick up his newspapers for him. He makes sure his family updates Park Place of Elmhurst with the pictures of his travels because they want to see where he’s been and what he’s up to, and they look forward to hearing all about his trips as soon as he Thereturns.goodnews is, Glen has two families who care for him deeply: one he travels the country with, and one always waiting for him back in Elmhurst.At92years old, you can never have too many people who love you.
Glen and the five Ostdiek kids took a trip to Lake Louise in September of 2021. The rock and plaque at the site are the same, they had just been moved slightly down the shore.
cially loved.
A special (and favorite) trip for all of them was a recent journey through the Canadian Rockies. Judy went by her mom’s old itiner ary and they enjoyed the same high tea in Victoria, British Columbia, and stayed in all the same hotels.
“And it kept going after that,” sheJudysaid.went through scrapbooks of her parents’ travels over the years, and the family found ways to recon struct those same pictures with the new traveling crew.
This is a group picture taken of the Ostdieks, all in matching shirts, on trip to North Carolina in 1997. The family patriarch Glen is front and center.
“And he did.”
“We quarantined for two weeks before and then the trip was two weeks long, and that was too much forStill,them.”they all just wanted to give their dad the trip he wanted, as long as they had a safe way to do it.
But Glen talks about the Butchart Gardens in Victoria that he espe
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“Everyone worries about him if they don’t see him!”
After the kids were grown, Glen and Barb had the opportunity to enjoy more exotic trips all over the world to places like Africa, China, and“TheyArgentina.justloved to travel,” Kar en said. “It was always a passion of theirs.”After Barb passed away, Judy asked Dad where he wanted to go.
They planned a big recreation of their parents’ California trip for the fall of 2020, including a stay at the Coronada in San Diego Bay, and then a drive up the coast to CarmelBy-The-Sea on California’s Monte reyWhenPeninsula.thepandemic hit, it ap peared they’d have to cancel.
Judy talks about the huge safe
“Because of work and other re sponsibilities, one of my sisters and my brother couldn’t come along because they couldn’t self-quaran tine as much as we needed them to,” Karen said.
“Even the tea cups we were us ing were the same pattern as the ones they used for high tea decades ago,” Karen said.
Glen turned 92 this past April, a fact the family does not take for granted.“We’re feeling like we don’t want too much time to pass before we take another trip.”
Judy was surprised to hear that. But Glen wanted to show his family where he and Barb had traveled and what they’d seen.
His answer? “New Orleans.”
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“No one was going to tell Dad we couldn’t go on our annual trip,” she said.
They tried to recreate the same pictures their parents took, and they brought back the same joy that Glen had felt the first time he’d visited these places, even though he knew it wasn’t exactly the same without his bride.
“Dad says, ‘Judy, We haven’t booked those California flights yet,’ and I said, ‘Dad, we’re not going to California.’ He said, ‘Why not?’ I said, ‘Well, the pandemic, the wildfires—pick your plague. Do you still want to go?’
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was spent planning for these trips.”
Judy explained:
They have a drive to Kohler, Wisc., planned soon and an ar chitecture boat tour in Chicago as well.Each year they take a Florida trip and try to get together in the Chica go area for Thanksgiving. And, of course, there will also be the Outer Banks.Whenever Glen leaves Park Place to take these trips, the fam ily has to put a note on his door to tell his neighbors that he’s safe and traveling with family.
“Dad’s thinking was that the wildfires and COVID would keep everyone inside, so we’d be safe outside,” Karen said. “And you know what? That is pretty much how it was. We ate outside under heat lamps and just enjoyed our selves.”Other trip recreations have in cluded Florida trips to Bonita Springs and Longboat Key, to Branson and the Ozarks, to Ne braska for a family reunion, Lake Tahoe, Pebble Beach, and Yosemi te National Park.
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“Year after year after year one of our
ing to keep great sportsmanship and hold York in a positive light both on and off the court. All of the matches were hard-fought and well-deserved.”
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biggest strengths is our defense and ball control, and that has been really solid for us. I am really happy where we are for being at the beginning of the season. We are a very young team still in growth mode, which is nice. We are far from our potential with all the young players we have. We have some who are still learning and some that are more advanced in their posi tion. Overall, there are a lot of growth opportunities where we can get to from a coaching perspective. Every year is different. You are presented with different skill levels and expe rience levels. For us being a smaller school, we don’t necessarily have 20 club-playing kids in every year. It’s usually a mix of experience levels.”
Kerrigan said IC Catholic Prep is primarily junior and sophomore heavy this year. “Our juniors are all return ing from last year’s varsity squad,” Kerrigan said. “We will have some experience; some have been on the varsity two years and others at least one. Our sophomores are getting a taste of varsity play and we’re work ing with them. We have great leader ship that has taken the younger kids under their wings and is helping get them acclimated to the faster pace of a varsity match. I feel we get better every time we step on the court.”
Kerrigan added Falduto brings elite ball control and defensive skills to the table, “one of the best in the area,” she said. “Offensively, Ava has blossomed into this incredible at tacker with a lot of power, incredible smarts and volleyball IQ. She is do ing things as an attacker that I have seen players who have been in that position their entire career not master the position the way she has. And this isn’t even a position she plays.”
York’s other dual wins have come against Niles North, Cary-Grove, Metea Valley, Wheaton-Warren ville South, Neuqua Valley, Wheaton North, Maine South and Waubonsie Valley. The Dukes’ lone loss was to Neuqua Valley. York won the first two rounds of the 32-team Jacobs in vitational before the last three rounds of that event were voided due to the weather. The Dukes finished fifth out of 16 teams at the Downers Grove SouthIndividuallyinvitational.,Clare Hewitt was leading the Dukes in singles with a 10-0 record at No. 3 singles. Sophia Filip was 8-0 at No. 2 singles through late last week, while Lizzie Isyanov was“Our7-0. singles players are having an outstanding season so far,” Bison said. “We are undefeated at our topthree singles positions.”
The York girls tennis team started 11-0 this fall. The Dukes also were 2-0 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action through late last week with wins over Lyons Township (6-1) and Downers Grove North (7-0).
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Penn State recruit Ava Falduto, an outside hitter for the Knights, but recruited by the traditional NCAA Division I women’s volleyball pow erhouse to play libero. “Ava is kind of our cornerstone,” Kerrigan said. “She can do it all. We kind of lean on her a lot—a little more than I would like at this point. That’s part of the process of getting some of the younger players acclimated. They will get there. They realize it, but some of the bigger matches thus far, we have been leaning on Ava. Hope fully by the middle of the season we won’t have to lean on her as much.”
IC Catholic Prep playing well amidst 8-0 start open MSC Blue play with win over St. Francis
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included a Metro Suburban Confer ence Blue Division opening match win against St. Francis. The Knights also defeated Riverside-Brookfield in a MSC crossover match. “We are doing a lot of things well,” she said.
Bison added the team is reflecting on matches and using feedback to im prove at practice. “We are working well together as doubles teams and our singles players are playing ag gressively,” she said. “All three unde feated singles players and our top-two doubles teams are stepping up, lead ing the team and modeling competi tiveBisonplay.”said positives on and off the court are evident throughout the York roster. “We only graduated a few last year, so most of our team has returned this year,” she said. “We have great camaraderie, work well together, take constructive feedback and continue to personally reflect to improve their game.”
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The IC Catholic Prep girls volley ball team, as coach Nancy Kerrigan noted, is off to a good start. “For sure,” she said. The Knights were 8-0 through late last week, which
Falduto isn’t the only one mak ing headlines for this year’s Knights squad, though. Kerrigan also has been thrilled with the play of setter Lucy Russ, libero Alyssa Lawton and middle blocker Delilah Hyland. “Lucy is running a 5-1 for us and this is her third year of being the only setter on the floor. She gets better and better each year,” Kerrigan said. “She’s working on making better decisions. She is powerful and athlet ic and gets involved in the offense, which is nice as well. Alyssa has done a great job. She has improved in the offseason and her confidence has grown exponentially. I like what I am seeing from her. Delilah is a sophomore who saw time at the end Sport S
The West Suburban Conference Silver Division is known for high-cal iber girls tennis. And the York girls tennis team is right in the thick of that this fall. The Dukes were off to an 11-1 overall start and were 2-0 in WSC Silver action with wins over Ly ons Township and Downers Grove North. York defeated Downers North 7-0 and was a 6-1 winner over Lyons Township. “We are in a tough confer ence and any win is a big win,” York coach Courtney Bison said. “Our girls work hard on the court while continu
In doubles, the No. 2 team of Sa sha Neidigh and Josie Coan was 110, while the York No. 1 team of Keira Polach and Lindsey White was 8-0 through late last week. “Our No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams also are un defeated and working well together as a team,” Bison said.
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The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team was off to an 8-0 start, which included winning the Westmont-Timothy Christian tournament title, as well as defeating Wheaton St. Francis in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play.
Kerrigan recalls when the high school transformation to the left side occurred. “She may have played outside hitter when she was eight or nine in her career,” she said. “Fresh man year two years ago, Claire Wag ner, who was our L1, went down
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with an ankle injury and we didn’t have another outside hitter. The next day in practice it was like, ‘What do we do?’ I was watching Ava and had a strange idea. I called her over. The minute she came over to me she lit up and said yes, I will. I told her she didn’t even know what I was ask ing. She said, ‘You need an outside hitter.’ It took her three, four or five matches, not a lot, to get the feel for it with the difference of having frontrow responsibilities. After four or five matches, she was a natural.”
York boys golf team fourth at Batavia invitational
to 4-1 overall in dual meets. Sopho more Caden Buenz shot 38 and soph omore John Kellam shot 39 to lead the Dukes.
IC Catholic Prep football team records 53-0 win over Elmwood Park
The points kept coming for the IC Catholic Prep football team in Week 3 in its 53-0 Metro Suburban Confer ence Blue Division win over Elmwood Park. The win moved the Knights to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
In the recent 25-12, 25-18 win against R-B, Falduto had 17 kills, six digs and two assists. Russ had 18 assists, nine digs, two kills and one block. Lawton had 11 digs and two assists. Hyland had five blocks and a kill. Abby Pukulik had nine digs. Natalie Lawson had five digs, while Kiely Kemph had three kills and two blocks.
The Dukes also dropped a 142-158 West Suburban Silver contest to Hins dale Central at Hinsdale Country Club.
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The IC Catholic Prep boys golf team downed Montini 151-181 in non-con ference action at Willow Crest in Oak Brook. Zazz Atendido was the medal ist with an even-par 35. Nick Zanoni and Luke Tardiff each shot 38, while Kenny Jones and Jann Atendido each shot
David Velez had a 24-yard touchdown run. The Knights ran 10 times for 200 yards in the game. Denzell Gibson caught four passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Kaleb Ellis had three catches for 53 yards and a score, while KJ Parker had a nine-yard touchdown catch. Eric Karner had one catch for 17 yards. Mikey Calcagno led the defense with seven tackles and two tackles for loss. JP Schmidt had one tackle for loss, while Karner had an interception. Kicker Brian Kolodziejczyk made six extra points and hit a 42-yard field
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Junior Crystina Lee of the Timothy Christian girls tennis team won the first-place medal in the No. 1 singles flight of Saturday’s eight-team District 88 Classic at Willowbrook High School. Lee opened the event with a 6-0, 6-0 victory. She then posted a 6-1, 6-1 win in the semifinal round to advance to the championship match against Willowbrook senior Molly Brennan. Lee, who is pictured during the championship contest, defeated Brennan 6-0, 6-0. The Trojans won first-place medals in all four flights of Saturday’s event to claim the competition’s team championship in dominant fashion.
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a key ingredient to success thus far.
York girls cross country
The Dukes also won the varsity and JV titles at the Harvey Braus invitational hosted by Lake Park High School. “We are gaining depth, gaining experience and focusing on our pack,” York coach Lauren DeAngelis said. DeAngelis said the team atmosphere has been
The40. Knights also downed Aurora Christian by a 158-185 count at Phillip Park in Aurora. Jann Atendido was the meet medalist with a 2-over 38. Zanoni and Jones both shot 39, while Zazz Atendido shot 42.
The Knights play Wheaton Acad emy this week and then head over
“What I like the most is their family commitment to one another along with their dedication and commitment to the program and their process,” she said.
The York boys golf team fared quite well at the recent Batavia invitational held at Orchard Valley Golf Club in Aurora. York finished fourth out of 19 teams there. Every York golfer shot 80 or below, and Jack Ginter tied for sixth individually with a 2-over round of 74.
Through late last week, York was averaging 156.6 as a team for nine holes with Tyler Koenigsberger lead ing the way at 38.6 for nine. Ginter was at 39.3, while Schwartz was at 39.5 and Hess was at 40.9.
Seniors Andy Schueler (defender) and Saul Trejo (midfield) also are back, as is junior Ben Leischner (defender). Schueler and Trejo are both four-year starters and returning all-conference picks. Schueler is a two-time all-con ference recipient. Leischner is a threeyear starter, a captain, and also an all-conference pick from a year ago.
got out of the week,” Knights coach Don Sujack said. “We won twice, and while Jann and Zazz were medalists during the week, each also had a day without their best stuff. That didn’t faze anybody. Nick continued to play well, and both Kenny and Luke both stepped up each day with solid scores. It’ll take all six players to accomplish our goal and getting contributions like that across the board is important. We’ll get a healthy PJ Wisniewski back (this week).”
Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12 baseball game.
DeAngelis cited Bria Bennis, Lily Beerhalter, Lily Bianchi and Maggie Quinn for their efforts of late.
Quarterback Dennis Mandala went 9-for-11 for 172 yards and threw three touchdown passes. Malik Gray ran four times for 62 yards and two touch downs. Quinn Hipskind had four car ries for 75 yards and one touchdown.
den Carroll. “We had a great day at the Batavia invite,” York coach Jim Borel said. “There were 19 very good teams at the invite, and we finished fourth.”
The IC Catholic Prep boys soccer team is looking to improve upon last year’s strong 10-5-3 mark. Back for the Knights are senior Seamus Reilly (defender), a four-year varsity starter, second-year captain and the 2021 Met ro Suburban Conference Red Division player of the year. Also back is senior forward Julian Salgado, a four-year varsity starter, a captain and a two-time all-conference pick.
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The York football team moved to 3-0 overall with a 54-0 win over Pro viso West in the West Suburban Con ference Silver Division opener for both teams. York has now won 11 of its last 13 games and has outscored its first three opponents 161-13.
Key newcomers include juniors Gio Velazquez (midfield) and Adalberto Suarez, sophomores Tristan Salgado (defender) and Filip Ciepela (defend er), along with freshman Jacob Dom inick“W(midfield).earelooking to contest every game and capture our first regional ti tle,” fourth year ICCP coach Miguel Garcia said. “We have a strong core from last year and our defense will continue to be strong, thus we are plan ning to continue last year’s success the ICCP way.”
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“Three strong golf programs and two loaded tournaments,” Sujack said. “The boys are looking forward to it.”
The Knights have upcoming con tests against York, St. Francis and Wheaton Academy, plus the Mustang invitational and the conference tour nament — all in a seven-day stretch.
The York girls cross country team won all three levels of the recent Leavey invitational in St. Charles. York won the varsity, junior varsity and fro sh-soph titles.
Tyler Koenigsberger shot 4-over 76 and tied for 20th. Kevin Koenigsberger shot 77, while Cooper Schwartz shot 79. Connor Hess shot 80, as did Bran
Tyler Koenigsberger shot 37 to lead the Dukes. Ginter shot 39, while Kevin Koenigsberger shot 41 and Carroll also finished with a 41. Hess shot 43. “Hin sdale’s score was 2-over par as a team, which is a great score,” Borel said. “I
was proud of our scores of 37, 39, 41 and 41. Our kids are getting better as the season progresses and we are look ing forward to the conference tourna ment and the IHSA series.”
“There were a lot of good things we
York football now 3-0; Dukes girls cross country wins two invites
goal.
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The York girls tennis team was 11-1 in dual meets through late last week. Included in that total were West Suburban Conference Silver Divisions wins over Lyons Township and Downers Grove North by a combined 13-1 score. York had three singles players and two doubles teams with undefeated records through late last week.
York’s frosh-soph team defeated Hinsdale by a 160-165 count to move
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more enjoyable. They get along well and are committed. They have a uni fied goal of what they want to do and are committed to getting there.”
of last season as a freshman. She’s stepped up this year and has given us good productivity out of the middle. I like to see that. She is only going to get better, too. We have some other roles on the team where we are mov ing players around and still trying to figure out what the best formula is and who is stepping up and com manding some of these open roles. There is still competition, so we will see where it all lands.”
to the Wednesday/Saturday format of the Wheaton-Warrenville South Classic. ICCP also plays Regina Do minican on Thursday. “The Wheaton South Classic is always a big one for us because for that tournament we are the little fish in the big sea of powerhouses,” Kerrigan said. “We love that kind of a test. We have a lot of volleyball coming up. We have to stay healthy and keep moving in the right direction. It’s a really positive, fun and nice group of girls, which always makes the season that much
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The Dukes continue WSC Silver Division action at home Friday at Clar ence D. East Field against Downers Grove North.
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Barr was the recipient of the 2019-2020 York Val Cothern junior female athlete of the year award. Barr went over the 1,000-career kill threshold last fall for the Dukes girls volley ball team and still has a season to add to that total.
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The wins continue to pile up for the Tim othy Christian girls volleyball team. The Trojans won three more contests last week against Riverside-Brookfield, St. Edward and Rosary to move to 12-2 overall. All three contests were Metro Suburban Con ference crossover matches.
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Timothy also was a 25-19, 25-18 winner against Rosary. VanderWal had 13 kills to go with eight digs. Potempa had six kills and nine digs, while McQuad had two aces and nine digs. Rieger had two aces and 19 assists. “So far, so good to start the sea
The Trojans also host longtime foe/ri val Illiana Christian Friday night at home. “That’s one of our good, old-fashioned ri valries,” Piersma said. “They are in Indiana now and are not in our conference. With the boys soccer team being away because of the new stadium being finished, the girls have had a good opportunity here to play on Friday. We had a packed house against R-B. It’s been a fun environment.”
‘This is Hope’s third year and she was voted a captain, and Abby is only a soph omore and is our third captain. The talent she has brings up the other girls. They see her rolling and gets everybody inspired and playing harder. She is doing some impres sive stuff for us.”
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Trojans 12-2 through their first 14 matches
Timothy Christian girls volleyball team playing well
Piersma said the future is bright for the Trojans now and down the road. “For a lot of years we were considered young,” he said. “We have some seniors such as Sadie and Sierra our setter, Abby is a sophomore and we have a handful of juniors and a fresh man out there. They are gaining experience and some good confidence. We’re in a good position now and we’re looking forward to being in a good position in the future too.”
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VanderWal had nine kills and four aces in a 25-11, 25-6 win over St. Edward. Po tempa had four kills and two aces, while Huizenga had three kills and three aces. Addy Vogelzang had two kills and two blocks. Orange had two kills, while Rieger had 17 assists and two aces.
Elmhurst resident and York High School Class of 2018 alum Katie O’Neill stands with her former York gymnastics coach and current Elite Stars volunteer coach Nick Criel, after the gymnast recently notched two gold and two silver medals at the Illinois State Games for Special Olympics held at Illinois State University. The gymnast credits Coach Criel with introducing her to Elite Stars, the team she’s competed on for several years.
son,” Timothy coach Scott Piersma said. “We are playing a lot more matches at this point than we have in previous seasons. We added a quad up at Rolling Meadows earli er this season.”
Timothy’s only losses have come to York and IC Catholic Prep. Piersma point ed out Timothy dropped the first set to the Knights 25-15 but battled to a 31-29 sec ond set. “We were much more confident in that second set, which hopefully bodes well for us,” he said. “We will play them at least once more for our conference match. We showed we can hang with them and play with them. We’re going to fine-tune some things and we’ll be ready next time.”
Timothy hosts perennial volleyball pow er Wheaton St. Francis this week. “That’s a big one at home,” Piersma said. “The last few times against them we have been right there and had a couple three-setters.”
Piersma said Timothy’s success can be pinpointed, in part, to its work ethic. “This group from the outsider has been self-mo tivated and willing to get things going,” he said. “They do things right and that has put us in a great position.” Timothy also can lean on a variety of battle-tested varsity veterans, including Orange, Huizenga and VanderWal. “Sadie has been on the varsity for four years and is a captain this year. She has been what we thought she would be. She’s done a lot of great things offensively and defensively,” Piersma said. “We had a great three-set win over R-B and Sadie had some timely kills and big blocks on their middles.
In a 27-29, 25-23, 25-23 win over R-B before a big Friday night crowd at Timo thy, Abby VanderWal led the Trojans with 14 kills, 12 digs and one ace. Hope Hui zenga had 10 kills, 11 digs and one ace. Bella Potempa had six kills, five digs and one ace, while Sadie Orange had five kills, four blocks and one ace. Sierra Rieger had 34 assists, seven digs and one block, while Clare McQuade had 12 digs.
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