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Lincoln student, teacher celebrate ‘My Teacher is Best…’

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ast spring the Independent announced the winner of its “My Teacher is the Best…” essay contest that took place in May. However, because it was just before the end of the school year, it was difficult, in fact impossible, to get together for a photo until this fall.

But patience pays.

Last week, the Independent was able to catch up with firstplace winner Dominic Campion, now a 6th grader at Bryan Middle School, who nominated his teacher, Mrs. Terry O’Rourke, when he was a 5th grader at Lincoln. In fact, all parties gathered at the Campion house not only to reunite Dominic and Mrs. O’Rourke but also to meet Dominic’s mother and younger brother, and his guinea pig, Muumuu.

Dominic clearly has a friendly comfortable relationship with Mrs. O’Rourke, even though he has left Lincoln.

They converse openly and casually, with no obstacles due to age or status. But now Dominic is in middle school, where things are a bit different.

“We switch classrooms for different subjects,” he said.

“That’s new to me.”

His favorite subjects are science and math, in fact, he attends Mathnasium “just for fun.” Dominic also plays the piano and is learning percussion instruments in band at school. He’s on the swim team and has been involved with Y

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Pictured is Dominic Campion with Mrs. Terry O’Rourke, his REACH teacher while he attended Lincoln School, whom he nominated for the Independent’s “My Teacher Is The Best” essay contest last spring – and WON! Due to scheduling conflicts, it was only last week The Independent was able to catch up to them and get the story – and Dominic is already a 6th grader at Bryan Middle School.

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One of the most amazing things is Dominic and his mother have been working together on a kind of therapy to allow him to eat peanuts, to which he has an allergy. Since the end of May, he and his sister have been working gradually on eating just a few peanuts each day to built up a tolerance. At

this time, he’s eating five or six a day, but those who have been successful with this type of therapy have made it up to as many as 24 a day.

“Most of all, I miss Snickers,” he said. “And Nutter Butters.”

Mrs. Terry O’Rourke was Dominic’s REACH teacher, serving not only Lincoln,

by extra I mean always helpful. She always makes sure parties and fun food are safe for me. In conclusion, Mrs. O’Rourke, makes me feel special, cares about me, is not fussy and was meant to be a teacher.

If you get Mrs. O’Rourke next year, you are one lucky kid!

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but also Jackson and Edison schools as well. REACH is an accelerated program, which offers the student a chance to excel in math and language arts, which tests have shown make for a more well-rounded and successful school experience for the child.

Her background is right here in Elmhurst as well.

“I grew up in Elmhurst,” she said. “I went to IC until high school, then I went to York.”

Mrs. O’Rourke is now happily married with twin boys who are 2 ½ years old. Asked if she had any outside interests or hobbies, she replied with a chuckle.

“I have twin boys who are 2 ½!” she laughed. “That’s my hobby!”

Dominic’s essay reads as follows: My Teacher is the Best because…

I like EVERYTHING about Mrs. O’Rourke that is what makes her the best teacher ever. There are so many reasons why. She is smart, funny and kind. Smart is right, before she was my 5th grade teacher, she was my Reach teacher for Math and Language Arts. I have been lucky to have her for four years and she really knows how to challenge me. She is very patient with me especially when I have writer’s block, which is often. She is supportive and never gives up trying to help me succeed. She is a good teacher and creative in many ways. She is flexible and understanding even when I forget to turn in my homework. She doesn’t make a big fuss about it but asks that I try harder to remember next time. She is also extra helpful with my peanut allergy, and

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York Principal Diana Smith announces retirement in June 2016

ELMHURST — After nearly 12 years at the helm of York Community High School, an Elmhurst District 205 veteran is stepping down. Principal Diana Smith has announced her retirement at the conclusion of the 2015-16 school year. During the 2013-14 school year, Ms. Smith notified the District of her intent to retire at the end of her current three-year contract. She is one of the longest-serving principals in the history of York High School.

“It’s been an incredible experience, the best 12 years of my professional life,” said Smith,

who is a 1982 graduate of Northern Illinois University. She also received her Master’s in Educational Leadership from North Central College in Naperville and completed her doctoral coursework at Concordia University.

“While I look forward to spending more time with my own family and pursuing other professional opportunities, it will be bittersweet to leave York, having enjoyed every single day here working alongside wonderful students, staff, and parents.”

Principal Smith is known for

City Council approves Thorntons complex at Stevens Steakhouse site Two cite visual clutter, lighting problems

By Dan McLeister for The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — Aldermen voted 11-2 to approve a Thorntons gas station and convenience store complex at the site of the former Stevens Steakhouse on North York Road near the I-290 entrance. (Chris Healy (5th Ward) did not attend the meeting.)

The Development Planning and Zoning Committee of three aldermen had recommended approval, as did the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZPC).

Dannee Polomsky (3rd Ward) spoke against a proposed pylon sign because it was in the area of the North York Plan, which indicated that visual clutter should be discouraged. The alderman said the signage should be more subtle for the Plan area, which includes land along York Road from North Ave. to Grand Ave. Mark Mulliner (7th Ward) countered by saying that a pylon sign was needed at the I-290 interchange to attract motorists and more business to Elmhurst. He also noted that the site had been vacant for a number of years.

Michael Bram (3rd Ward) responded that he was not willing “to lower the bar” just because the site had been vacant for years.

He also mentioned “light pollution” problems for residents who lived near the gas station.

At a previous meeting of the ZPC, Jode Ballard, senior manager of development for Thorntons, said that the canopy lights would focus downward and not point toward surrounding buildings. The executive said those type of lights are part of the company’s plan to promote “Dark Skies,” a national effort to reduce light pollution.

Scott Wilson, an engineer with Kimley and Horn in Lisle, noted at the ZPC meeting that the current proposal was developed by “a different group of folks” than a previous proposal by Thorntons.

In favor of the Thorntons proposal, Marti Deuter (1st Ward) said at the City Council meeting that it was an appropriate use of the site.

“It is a great model, a good development,” she said.

Bram commented that he would rather see a mixed-use retail center or a restaurant.

“I would love to see a casual dining restaurant like Baileys (which used to be located in downtown Elmhurst),” he said. “There are potential safety issues. A 24/7/365 gas station is not the right fit. The gas station will be there for decades to come at one of the key entrances to Elmhurst.”

her strong connection to students and staff, and is visible at a myriad of activities showcasing

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at the high school. Dr. Yonke is now the Superintendent at New Trier District 203.

While I look forward to spending more time with my own family and pursuing other professional opportunities, it will be bittersweet to leave York, having enjoyed every single day here working alongside wonderful students, staff and parents.”

– York Principal Diana Smith

academics, the arts and athletics.

She is also known for going the extra mile for kids who needed (and often didn’t have) an advocate and supporting emerging leaders through the York Instructional Advisory Council (department chairs and administrators) and the York Advisory Team, a group of student, staff, and parent leaders.

While Smith was principal, York experienced many achievement gains, such as the recent high watermark of 24.2 on the ACT and steady improvement in participation and performance in Advanced Placement courses.

Smith joined District 205 in 1996 as a social studies teacher at Sandburg Middle School. In 1999, she was tapped by then York Principal Linda Yonke to become the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction

“The District is committed to finding the best person possible to lead York High School and, pending Board approval, will be working with search firm BWP and Associates (which most recently led the D205 superintendent search) to assist in identifying top candidates,” said Superintendent Dr. David Moyer. “We want to begin the search early in order to attract the best candidates possible.

“While Ms. Smith was principal, York experienced many achievement gains, such as our recent high water mark of 24.2 on the ACT and improvement in participation and performance in Advanced Placement courses.

We appreciate her contributions and thank her for her many years of service. We wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors.”

Churchville Schoolhouse open house takes place Saturday ELMHURST — The doors to the Churchville Schoolhouse will be open for an afternoon of music, history, and interactive activities during the Churchville Schoolhouse Fall Open House on Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The annual Churchville Schoolhouse Fall Open House provides an opportunity to imagine what life was like in a one-room schoolhouse in the early 1900s. The day will feature musical performances by local schoolchildren and an opportunity to meet the school marm in the restored Churchville Schoolhouse, a National Register of Historic Places property built circa 1846.

The scheduled Fall Open House activities include: • Participate in class time with the school marm inside the Schoolhouse.

• Hear musical performances of songs from yesteryear by the Conrad Fischer Elementary School Singers at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

• Play old-fashioned games and make vintage crafts.

• Learn about early DuPage County residents buried in the cemetery adjacent to the Schoolhouse property from the Churchville Cemetery Association.

• Check out the City of Elmhurst’s vintage fire truck (weather permitting).

• Enjoy complimentary cookies, lemonade, and popcorn.

Churchville Schoolhouse is located just north of Elmhurst at 3N784 Church Road (north of Grand Ave.) in Bensenville.

Admission is free and parking will be available in the church parking lots on the east side of Church Road.

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Lezza sweet shop opens on Spring Road Brings spumoni, Italian ice, cakes, cookies, from its Bellwood location

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

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t’s light, bright and cheery and it will have your mouth watering the minute you walk in the door.

It’s Lezza, the new sweets shop on Spring Road, and yes, it’s THEE Lezza – no doubt you’ve had their spumoni and if you haven’t, well, you haven’t yet experienced heaven.

Yes, the original Lezza opened at Taylor and Halsted, but later moved to Bellwood, where it has remained for 63 years. As a family-owned business, it has seen the generations come and go over the life of the business – in fact, one of the employees at the new Elmhurst shop is 5th generation.

The store contains lovely displays of cakes and cookies, as well as a freezer full of favorite flavors of gelato, spumoni, Italian ice and a full coffee bar. Walking through the store, guests will find a tasting room that can be used for private parties.

“We just had 20 6-year-olds decorating cookies last weekend,” said Valerie, the manager who offered The Independent the grand tour. The party room even has a TV monitor, which allows Lezza to provide personalized messages on the day of an event.

One of the photos on the wall provides a bit of history with the sign that reads: “Ferrara, Lezza & Co.” Asked if that was the same as Ferrara Pan Candy in Chicago, Valerie said yes.

photo courtesy of Brenda Garcia

Pictured are staff members and customers of the new Lezza sweet shop which recently opened on Spring Road in Elmhurst.

The experienced staff can help you choose the best possible dessert for a party, enjoy a tasty frozen treat, get a jolt at the coffee bar, even schedule an event in the party room.

“That’s why they didn’t last long at the Taylor and Halsted location,” she said. “The Lezza portion of the business wanted to make cakes and baked goods, while Ferrara wanted to make candy. So eventually, they went their separate ways.”

People are already embracing the new business along Spring Road, where Lezza has welcomed early risers with coffee and coffeecake or other sweets. Lezza also offers crepes every day, made to order.

The party room is ready and waiting for groups to enjoy for bridal or baby showers, Bunco nights, birthday parties

Brenda Garcia 630-834-8244 questpublishing@sbcglobal.net stay later if they wish. and Christmas events. she said. “And if it means “We offer Newspaper: Gingerbread “As long as someone is we’re open a little later, well, Client: classes in December,” Valerie interested, we will be here,” that’s just fine with us.”

Elmhurst Independent York Chiroprac said. “And right now, we are gearing up for Halloween.”

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Obituary Shirley ‘Lee” Meier Balocca, 86 ELMHURST — Shirley “Lee” Meier Balocca, nee Tengroth, of Elmhurst, passed away September 15, 2015, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Balocca and the late Edward Meier; mother of Pat (Tom) McGonigle, the late Bill Meier, and former mother-in-law of Evanis Meier; step-mother of Rick (Margie) Balocca, Katie (Chuck) Joseph, Larry (Mari) Balocca, Bob Balocca, Jim (Patrice) Balocca, and Dan Balocca. Grandmother

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of Erin McGonigle, Maureen (Nate) McPherson, Keith and Kevin Meier, Ryan (Alejandra) Joseph, Patrick (Megan) Joseph, Christopher, Allison, Sara, Charles, and Louis Balocca. Great-grandmother of Joaquin and Santiago Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her brother Bob Tengroth and is survived by sister-in-law Cleo Tengroth. Aunt of David and Robbin Tengroth and greataunt of Ali Tengroth. Lee was a manager at Craft Patterns in Elmhurst and worked in billing for the City of Elmhurst Water Department for ten years. She

was a long-time active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday school for 20 years. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 21, 2015, at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette St. Interment Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Police Beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ trespass to property Sept. 16 A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) keyed her SUV while it was parked in a store parking lot in the 200 block of S. Route 83. Estimated damage is $1,000.

Sept. 1-Sept. 13 Criminal damage to property was reported in the 600 block of S. Sunnyside. Police said that between the above dates, the front window of a residence was shot out with a BB gun.

Sept. 12-Sept. 13 Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Indiana. A victim told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect used a large piece of concrete to break the rear window of his vehicle while it was parked in the driveway. Damage is estimated at $400; the victim had the damage repaired prior to reporting the incident.

Sept. 11 A complainant in the 200 block of Elm Park told police that she believes her vehicle was shot with a BB gun while traveling westbound on Elm Park.

Sept. 10 A victim near Park and Prospect told police that his vehicle was parked at the above location. At around 5:40 p.m. he found the driver’s side window on the vehicle to be shattered.

Nothing was missing from the vehicle. It is not known how the window was shattered.

Curfew violation Sept. 12 Three juveniles were arrested near Palmer and Marion at around 2:53 a.m. Two of the juveniles were stopped for curfew; both were taken to the police department where Juvenile #1 gave an officer the phone number for his cousin and uncle. A third juvenile, who claimed to be Juvenile #1’s cousin, came to the police department with her brother to pick him up.

They later admitted they lied, that Juvenile #3 was just Juvenile #1’s friend, not a family member. Juvenile #3 was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, while the other two juveniles were charged with a curfew violation.

Damage to city property Sept. 16 Jacob Hoddenbach, 19, of Elmhurst, was arrested near Gladys and Michigan at around 8:54 a.m. and charged with damage to city property and failure to yield.

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Disorderly/mischievous conduct/disturbance Sept. 12 • Daryl R. Brown, 42, of Wheaton, was arrested in the100 block of W. First St. at around 8:19 a.m. An officer responded to the report of an intoxicated subject in the underground stairway at the train depot. Brown was charged with disorderly conduct/public intoxication.

• Nikhil Oak, 30, of St. Charles, was arrested near York and Second at around 1:57 a.m. Police said Oak was found intoxicated, staggering and yelling at passing vehicles at the above location.

He was charged with disorderly conduct/public intoxication.

• A victim, who is a cab driver, reported that the suspect approached his taxi near York and Adelaide at around 1:27 a.m. and began hitting one of the cab’s windows and swearing at the driver.

The victim stated that he called the Oak Brook Police Department a week before about the suspect after he did not pay his cab fare. The suspect denied pounding on the window. The victim did not want to sign complaints.

Sept. 11 An unidentified suspect came into a motorcycle dealership in the300 block of W. Grand to have work done on his motorcycle. There was a dispute over work that had been done and the suspect began yelling at the victim. The suspect left, but was contacted by a reporting officer. He was issued a no-trespass notice.

Sept. 10 • Unsil Cho, 65, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 100 block of S. Arlington at around 6:38 p.m. Police said Cho had been acting in a disorderly manner, alarming neighbors by yelling and making sounds out her window at them, as well as when officers were trying to speak with her. She was charged with disorderly conduct.

• An officer was informed of a neighbor dispute in the 100 block of S. Arlington and spoke with a listed suspect who believes her neighbors have been trying to hit her with their cars and have been threatening her. She was upset so she placed the victim’s license plate number in her apartment window.

She was told she can’t do this if she is upset with someone. The sign was taken down.

Domestic battery Sept. 10 A victim in the 900 block of S. Euclid

told police he had started a relationship with a 21-year-old Elmhurst woman, who had left some of her property in his vehicle. He allowed her to check his vehicle, but the woman began yelling and hitting him. The woman’s boyfriend came out and began punching the victim in the face. The victim backed out of the driveway and the woman took his keys, so the victim left his car in the street and ran away. The woman’s boyfriend, a 20-year-old from Chicago, was charged with battery, while the woman was charged with domestic battery.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol Sept. 15 • Ronald Allen, 52, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 200 block of N. York at around 9:42 p.m. Police said an officer observed Allen lose control of his motorcycle and fall to the pavement.

According to police, upon making contact with the suspect, the officer detected signs of alcohol impairment. During a search, police said the officer located a bag of cannabis and a “one hitter” pipe on Allen. Allen was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Bryan Pfister, 38, of Lombard, was arrested near North and Villa at around 9:06 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Pfister was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was charged with DUI-drugs, possession of a hypodermic syringe, speeding, improper lane usage and tinted windows.

• Jesus Salinas, 33, of Stone Park, was arrested near North and Addison at around 1:29 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Salinas was found to be DUI, for which he was charged with two counts as well as illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage and no valid driver’s license.

Sept. 14 Slawomir J. Gaca, 32, of Chicago, was arrested near Vallette and southbound York at around 1:28 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Gaca was DUI. He was charged with DUI. Sept. 13 Dylan Wlosiak, 18, of Wood Dale, was arrested near I-290 and Route 83 at around 1:40 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Wlosiak was found to be DUI. He was charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor, speeding, improper lane usage and no insurance.

Sept. 12 Michael Homan, 18, and Robert Mueller, 18, both of Elmhurst, were arrested at Pioneer Park at around 12:12 a.m. Officers responded to a noise complaint at the park. Upon arrival, police said the suspects ran from an officer.

They were taken into custody a short time later and were found to have consumed alcohol, police said. Both were charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Sept. 11 Patricio Tomas, 27, of Addison, was

arrested near Lake and Grand at around 7:17 p.m. Sept. 11. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Tomas was found to be DUI. He was charged on Sept.

13 with aggravated DUI, driving while license revoked, improper lane usage, speeding and no insurance.

Harassment

Sept. 9-Sept. 12 The victim’s mother advised an officer that she was rebooting the family computer when she found an insulting and profane text message addressed to her son (the victim). The officer contacted the suspect via the phone number included with the text message.

Police said the suspect denied sending the message. An officer then spoke to the suspect’s father. An investigation is pending.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco

Sept. 16 Khristien Childs, 42, of Chicago, was arrested near Route 83 and Lake Street at around 4:52 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Childs was found to be in possession of cannabis.

He was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended and speeding.

Sept. 15 • Mario Hernandez, 20, of Northlake, was arrested near Third and Emory at around 5:23 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer detected an odor of cannabis. The driver of the vehicle gave the officer a cannabis cigarette, which police said belonged to Hernandez, who was a passenger in the rear seat. Hernandez was charged with possession of cannabis.

• Police stopped a juvenile suspect near Elm Park and Prospect at around 8:04 p.m. for a traffic violation. The officer detected a burning odor of cannabis emitting from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, the officer located a glass cannabis pipe. The suspect was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding, and was released to a parent.

Sept. 14 • Sarah Hughes, 26, of Villa Park, was arrested near St. Charles and Fair at around 4:29 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer observed a in plain view. During a search, one hypodermic needle was located. According to police, Hughes was found to have an IDOC parole violation warrant and admitted to possessing a crack pipe. She was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Randy Mathias, 36, of Atlanta, Ga., was arrested near York and Second at around 2:45 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Mathias was wanted out of Cook County for DUI, and was in possession of a small baggie of cannabis. He was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license sus-

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Prostitution Sept. 16 Naomi Embery, 38, of London, England, was arrested in the 500 block of W. Grand Ave. at around 6:06 p.m. Subsequent to observing an advertisement for prostitution, police said an officer arranged to meet the suspect at the above location.

An agreement was made for a sex act in exchange for $400, according to police. Embery was charged with prostitution.

Prowling Sept. 16 Niambu Matundu, 47, of Roselle, was arrested at a tire dealership at around 9:28 p.m.

Police said while an officer was on patrol, Matundu was discovered inside the used tire fenced cage located just behind the dealership. Matundu was cited for prowling.

Theft/attempted theft/identity theft/ fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/ robbery Sept. 16 • Burglary to a motor vehicle was reported at a child care facility in the 500 block of W. North Ave. at around 11:56 a.m. A victim told police she exited her vehicle, entered the facility and left her iPad and purse on the front seat of her vehicle. Upon returning to her vehicle, she found her front passenger window broken and the belongings missing.

• Elmhurst College security reported that a student turned in a lost wallet. The wallet, which belongs to another student on campus, contained a fraudulent Indiana driver’s license and two fraudulent Connecticut driver’s licenses. The license numbers were verified as false. The suspect is a student who lives on campus. An officer contacted the suspect and advised him to come into the police department to pick up the wallet. An investigation is pending.

Sept. 15 Daryl Brown, 42, of Wheaton, was arrested at around 4:13 p.m. A victim told police he lost his smart phone at a local convenience store in the 100 block of E. First. According to police, the victim was contacted by Brown, who requested a $100 finder’s fee in order to return the phone.

An officer met with Brown,

whom police said refused to return the phone. The officer paid Brown $100, and police said Brown returned the phone.

He was charged with theft of lost or mislaid property.

Sept. 14-Sept. 15 A victim in the 600 block of S. York St. told police an unknown suspect made entry into her vehicle through an unlocked door sometime during the night. The victim checked her center console and discovered her black leather wallet was missing. At around 12:06 p.m. in the same location, an unknown suspect entered a victim’s vehicle through an unlocked door. Taken was a pink wallet, which was located on Cayuga Avenue and later returned to the police department front desk.

Sept. 14 • A complainant in the 1000 block of S. Swain told police that between 10:30 and 11:45 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) removed a leaf blower from his work trailer. The complainant left his rear hatch trailer door open and unlocked while he was doing landscaping work.

• A victim told police her phone was stolen after she left it somewhere. She believes it could have fallen out of her pocket while walking to school; she retraced her steps but could not find it. She utilized her GPS on the phone, which signaled that it was in a recycling center in south Elgin. Attempts to call the phone were unsuccessful.

The phone was valued at $450.

Sept. 13 A victim in the 200 block of South Street told police that an unknown suspect made three transactions using her debit card information. The victim received notification from the bank that three transactions were made at a Walmart in Cicero. A fourth attempt to make a transaction was declined. The victim states that she is in possession of the only card on the account and had not given anyone authorization to debit the account.

Sept. 12 • Trevecia Varner, 26, of Bellwood, and Semoya Samuel, 26, of Carol Stream, were arrested at a local store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:37 p.m. According to police, store security reported that both suspects had concealed merchandise in their purses and then left the store without paying for the merchandise. Approximately $145.56 worth of merchandise was recovered from Varner, while $25.97 worth of merchandise was recovered from Samuel, police said. Both

were charged with retail theft.

• A victim in the 300 block of W. North told police that an unknown suspect removed two decorative lion statues from the front of his house. The statues are valued at $200 each.

Sept. 11 • Stephen Stevkov, 38, of Brookfield, was arrested in the 900 block of S. York at around 8:27 p.m. Police said Stevkov was taken into custody after he

took $468 in items from a local store without paying. He was charged with felony retail theft, and also charged with driving while license revoked.

• Michael Thoma Torchia, 26, and Sarah Marti, 29, both of Elmhurst, were arrested at a local store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 1:47 p.m.

Officers were called to the store, where police said store security observed Torchia and Marti

concealing items. According to police, they attempted to pay for other items, but the credit card looked to be declined; then the suspects walked out without paying for the items they concealed. Police said they were approached by officers just past the doors. Both were charged with retail theft.

The value of the alleged stolen

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A letter I wrote to myself 20 years ago

W

e all change a little each day. Our experiences mold us. I’m not the same person I was 20 years ago. Hardly – and I’m not just referring to my pants size.

It would be interesting (to say the least) if we could go back and talk to the person we were two decades ago. What advice and insight would we give? And, would the person we were then listen to us now – or not?

Dear me from 1995, You are embroiled in the business and busyness of parenting.

Two young children depend on you and you’re about to top that off with a couple more in the coming years.

I know. It sounds overwhelming, but you can do it. Sleep is over-rated anyway, and adult naps were invented for a reason.

You feel as though this stage and their neediness will never end. Believe me, it will. You might think you know it all at this point (that’s one thing that hasn’t changed about us during the last 20 years) but you don’t.

Not really. We never do. But I do have a few snippets of knowl-

Jill Pertler SLICES OF LIFE

edge that might benefit you now and in the years to come.

First, I have some good news: they will grow up. You will sleep through the night on a regular basis and as an added bonus you won’t have to set a substantial portion of your weekly spending toward diapers.

Next, I have some bad news: they will grow up. It will come more quickly than you ever could have imagined. And as you lie awake in bed at 2 a.m. you will recall their middle-ofthe-night cries with fondness and longing.

There will even be times when you wish for it to happen again, maybe just once, to be able to smell their baby breath and remind you that you are a young mama.

Letter to the Editor State Rep criticizes Gov’s limit on early intervention Every parent can recall the joy and fear that comes with the birth of a child. As the mother of four boys, I know this feeling well.

But the emotions of raising a child are magnified exponentially when that child is born with a developmental disability or delay.

Early Intervention services help families of special needs children ages 0 to 3 navigate the complexities of raising a special needs child, from health insurance to therapy. These services help special needs children catch up to their peers in those crucial first years of development. Without Early Intervention, the costs will be passed along to our schools for special education and additional services required.

The governor’s proposal to limit access to Early Intervention by restricting services to children with developmental disabilities is shortsighted. Any parent of a child with a disability will tell you that limiting the ability of their children to access crucial care is a mistake, and research shows that the earlier a child receives intervention, the easier it is to overcome delays.

Early Intervention provides an assurance for families across Illinois that their child’s diagnosis will not define his or her limits.

It is time to put our children before politics and ensure that they can reach their full potential.

I have supported funding for Early Intervention to give every child the opportunity to thrive and succeed. I urge my colleagues and the governor to join me. The state of Illinois must do the right thing for our children.

Deb Conroy State Representative 46th District

Even though you will delight in their growth, it will be a pain like you’ve never experienced before. Their dependence – and following independence – defines your being. That is okay.

The eventual independence will feel good, after a time. You may even get back to some of the old hobbies that you nearly forgot you used to enjoy – gardening, crafting, your husband.

The toddler years are no match for the teenage ones. Having teenagers is much harder, and more fun, than you ever imagined. Enjoy them. At both stages and everything in between.

Don’t worry if one of them has feet that grow so much that he needs another new pair of gym shoes mid-school year. In the big scheme of things it is no

big deal.

Help them to prioritize. Being kind. The importance of family. Good friends. Good choices.

Good grades. Worthwhile activities. Sports. In that order.

Teach them to take responsibility for their actions. I fear responsibility is getting lost in our age of entitlement. “I was wrong,” and “I’m sorry,” are important phrases for them to practice and master.

Talk to them. Keep an open dialogue. Answer their questions and they will answer yours.

Often this will be at midnight when you are beyond tired or when you have a work deadline that’s overdue. Kids are lots of things, but convenient isn’t one of them. Take the time on their time. It’s all you’ve got.

Keep loving their dad, even when he seems a little irritating, and he will continue to love you when you are a lot more than a little irritating.

Keep loving them, even when they are the opposite of easy to love, which kids and teenagers can be on occasion.

Don’t judge them or expect them to be what you think they should be. Let them define themselves, and I promise you’ll be satisfied with the finished product.

Finally, don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re doing the best you can. You’ve always got tomorrow to be the perfect parent.

Thanks for listening. Sincerely, Me from 2015.

around 9:39 a.m. A complainant was notified by her bank that two large Internet purchases— both more than $2,000—were suspected to be fraudulent. The complainant did not authorize either purchase. She told police she has no idea how her credit card was compromised.

Sept. 8 A victim in the 100 block of Prospect told police she received a check from a listed suspect to secure her services as a nanny. The victim was instructed to deposit the check, and wire-transfer $1,927.80 to the suspect via MoneyGram.

The victim complied with the instructions and later discovered her checking account was overdrawn. An investigation is pending.

July 14-Sept. 8 Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of Oak at around 6:27 p.m. A victim told police he was contacted by his bank and advised that an unknown suspect attempted to open a credit card account with his information. He also learned that a suspect attempted to open an American Express account with his information. The victim checked with Experian and learned that an unknown suspect opened an account with Digital Fair Credit Union and purchased a 2015 Ford F-150 using the victim’s information.

The victim has had all of his

accounts flagged for fraudulent activity.

Sept. 2-Sept. 3 Theft was reported at a local hospital between the above dates. A complainant was admitted to the hospital on Sept. 2.

The next day, he noticed that his shorts, which contained his wallet, a driver’s license, two debit cards, a Social Security card, and an unspecified amount of cash, were missing from his room. Hospital security is conducting an investigation.

Aug. 30 A victim in the 100 block of E. Schiller St. came to the police station at around 6:21 p.m. to report that her credit card number was used at a local food store in the amount of $11.77.

The charge was fraudulent and she cancelled her account.

Aug. 8 Police said a car dealership located in the 700 block of W. Grand sold a grey 2011 Kia Sorento minivan to listed suspects. The suspects took possession of the vehicle, left a $500 deposit and paid the balance with a check for $9,380.

The check was deposited but later was returned “unpaid,” due to a stop payment order.

Since then, the suspect refused to speak with the dealership, directing all inquiries to a law firm. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen/theft by deception.

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items was approximately $128.

• A victim at a local store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police she forgot her wallet in the women’s restroom. When she realized it, she went back and found that it was gone. The wallet, valued at $200, had multiple forms of identification in it.

• An officer responded to a trampoline park in the 300 block of W. Lake St. at around 1:16 p.m. for a reported theft of a smart phone. The victim told police she left her iPhone in an unlocked cubby with her shoes.

When she returned, the phone was gone. Surveillance video showed a suspect described as black male between 12 and 14 years old removing the phone.

Sept. 10 • A complainant in the 700 block of S. Stratford told police he observed a suspect, described as a black male, about 6’ tall, with a buzz-style haircut, approximately 20-25 years old and 200 pounds, wearing tan work boots, gray sweat pants and a light-colored shirt, exit the passenger side door of an older model 1990s white Buick with a tan canvas top, possibly missing hubcaps. The suspect then entered the open rear-end hatch of a landscaper trailer and walked out. A leaf blower, valued at $460, was discovered missing from the trailer.

• Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of N. Michigan at

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Addison native awaits heart transplant

By Jean Lawrence For The Independent

ADDISON — When Marty Vece was growing up on Mill Road just off Army Trail, he certainly never imagined the health challenges that would await him a little later in life.

The 1988 Addison Trail High School graduate is now living in Las Vegas and awaiting a heart transplant after a whirlwind of medical treatments.

Nine years ago Marty was diagnosed with a condition called hypertropic cardiomyopathy, which means that his heart muscle is excessively thickening.

“My heart was only able to pump about 50% of normal capacity because my lower left ventricle was enlarged and

I also had an irregular heartbeat,” he explained.

Last summer, his condition deteriorated and he was in and out of the hospital with his heart functioning at only about 20% of capacity. His Las Vegas-based cardiologist sent him to UCLA, which has a heart transplant center that serves surrounding states.

“I left on November 3 and I was supposed to be there for six days of testing but they found some serious issues with my lungs, which were overcompensating for my heart,” Marty recalled. “They had originally expected that I would have a heart transplant

by Christmas but they realized that I wouldn’t survive a heart transplant because of my lung issues.

“Instead, they woke me up from a nap one day and told me I’d have an open heart surgery to insert something called an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) the next morning. I didn’t even know what that was but it turns out that it’s a big surgery, even bigger than a heart transplant. It’s a device that hooks up to your heart and a motor pushes your blood through.”

In the middle of these developments, Marty’s wife Elizabeth was in Las Vegas with their three daughters, ages eight, seven and two, and needed to make a quick move to Los Angeles to be with Marty for six months of care and recovery.

“We didn’t expect this and it was really amazing what she

was able to do in just three days,” he said. “She packed everything, rented a U-Haul, found a place to live in L.A, and got my sister-in-law to come help. It was really crazy.”

Marty took a leave of absence from his job as a high school English teacher and Elizabeth left her work as well. Adding insult to injury, their cost of housing in L.A was double what they paid in Las Vegas.

Thankfully, friends and family stepped in with a crowd funding website and raised enough money to fund the family’s six months in L.A. The website, which is still active, was recommended by UCLA for heart transplant patients because donations are tax deductible.

Marty’s family and friends are still working on fundraisers,

27 from York High School Named National AP Scholars for 2015 Strauch, Anna Strauss, Alexander Teague, Danielle Wales and Hannah Widmaier. All were members of the graduating Class of 2015, with the exception of Sarah O’Donnell who is a York senior this school year.

Their average score was 4.65 on 257 exams.

“We are very proud of our scholars, both current and former students,” noted York Principal Diana Smith. “AP Scholar designation is recognition of exceptional academic focus and dedication. We extend our appreciation to the AP teachers who played an important role in preparing them.”

Those qualifying for the AP Scholar with Distinction award earned an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams. The average score of the 142 York students so recognized was 4.22 on a total of 993 exams.

AP Scholar with Honor recognition is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams.

The average score of the 65 York students so honored was 3.84 on a total of 298 exams.

AP Scholar status is granted

to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams. The average score of the 106 York students so recognized was 3.60 on 380 exams “It is always an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of our students,” said Superintendent Dr. David Moyer.

“We have students who excel in a wide variety of ways, and we value them all. Receiving AP Scholar recognition is one especially challenging academic feat, and are very proud of those who have earned this status.”

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(Ed. note: Last week, The Independent published the listing of AP National Scholars from York High School. It has since learned that, although the release said 27 students from York were named AP National Scholars, only 25 students were listed. Matthew Plowman and Anna Strauss were missing from the roster. For the sake of the students, we are publishing the corrected version of release.)

E L M H U R S T — Tw e n t y seven York Community High School students have earned National Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar status in recognition of their exceptional achievement on last May’s AP Exams.

An additional 142 were honored as an AP Scholar with Distinction, while another 65 were honored as an AP Scholar with Honor. Furthermore, 106 were named AP Scholars. A total of 313 Scholars earned an average score of 4.09 on a total of 1928 exams.

Those qualifying for the National AP Scholar award earned an average score of 4 or higher (on a 5-point scale) on all AP Exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these exams.

York students so honored include: Marc Backas, Brian Baker, Brooke Bandy, Anthony Bertucci, Kayla Cartwright, Laurel Chamberlin, Nathan Dale, Meghan Flynn, Catherine Grasse, Erica Hackett, Sarah Heinz, Joshua Hoeksema, Hope Kaliski, Matthew Kleinhans, Spencer Kost, Clayton Lyons, Martin McDonough, Allison Meyer, Sarah O’Donnell, Vanessa Peters, Matthew Plowman, Kanchi Shah, Amy

including an anticipated walka-thon next spring in Addison or Elmhurst. In the meantime, Marty is back to teaching in Las Vegas but his heart problems are far from solved. The LVAD relieved his lung issue so he is now a candidate for a heart transplant. He is stable and feels “more of a sense of normalcy” but is anxiously awaiting a transplant.

Addison residents who remember Marty and would like to support him are welcome to visit helphopelive. org and click on “Donate to a Patient Campaign,” and enter Marty’s name.

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Godspell opens Oct. 8 Elmhurst College’s Mill Theatre

Continued from page 9 Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed legislation that requires all Illinois public colleges and universities to give students credit for a score of three or better on 34 of the Advanced Placement course examinations.

Currently, the minimum score required for college credit ranges between two and five, depending on the type of test and the school that the student wants to attend. The new law will go into effect in 2016-17.

Founded in 1900, the College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Its Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on AP Exams.

ELMHURST — Elmhurst College opens its 2015-16 theater season with Godspell, the joyous retelling of the parables of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew, featuring music and songs that have become classics.

Conceived in 1970 as a master’s degree thesis project by JohnMichael Tebelak, Godspell opened Off-Broadway in 1971. The musical score launched the career of Stephen Schwartz, who went on to write hit musicals such as Wicked and Pippin.

Alan Weiger, associate professor of theatre at Elmhurst College, will direct the play, with musical direction from Scott Uddenberg and choreography by Amy Lyn McDonald.

Godspell will be performed at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, through

Saturday, Oct. 10, as well as on Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 17. There also will be a 2:00 p.m. performance on Sunday, Oct. 11.

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General admission is $7, students are $5; senior citizens, Elmhurst College faculty and staff are $6.

Mill Theatre subscriptions and individual tickets are available for purchase by phone, mail, and in person. To purchase tickets, call (630) 617-3005 or visit the box office, in the theater. The box office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Sold-out crowd attends first-ever craft beer fest Heritage Foundation, Rotary help celebrate Museum’s latest exhibit

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By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

o kick off a new exhibit about Chicago’s beer history, the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation joined and the Rotary Club of Elmhurst to host the first-ever Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, September 19, on the grounds of the Elmhurst Historical Museum.

The Platinum Sponsor was Pints in Elmhurst.

Festival attendees were packed under a tent, where crafters passed out samples from among 50+ beers provided by 29 various `craft and microbreweries in the greater Chicagoland area and around the country. Participants received a souvenir sample glass, complimentary snacks and door prizes including special limited edition beers. There was musical entertainment, vendors, booths, opportunities to win prizes and to learn more about the beer-crafting process.

The day included free admission to the Museum’s latest exhibit. “Beer Chicago: The Refreshing History,” which opened September 18 and continues through February 14, 2016, taps into the history of Chicago and its beer, breweries and taverns. Some of the highlights include an interactive “bar” featuring a bartender who will share knowledge about Chicago’s beer history; a science of beer-making hands-on activity station; and much more. The exhibit is scheduled to travel throughout the region in the coming years as part of the Museum’s touring exhibit program.

photos by Dee Longfellow

These are the members of the Heritage Foundation who served on the committee that brought the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest to life for the first time ever. All indicators point to holding the event again next year. Pictured are: (first row, from left) Mike LoCicero and Elaine Libovicz;l (second row, from left): Alzada Tipton, Kim Stellmack, Joel Morris, Carolyn Brumm and Cathy Jordan.

This beer crafter has the right idea and the perfect slogan for a day like last Saturday on the grounds of the Elmhurst No, this is NOT one of the sample cups people were given as they arrived at the Elmhurst Historical Museum. No doubt, the other crafters agree: If you Heritage Foundation’s first-ever craft beer fest on Saturday, September 19. But it’s a darn big want it done right, you have to brew it yourself. beer stein, on display at one of the booths on the grounds of the Historical Museum.

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September 24, 2015 • 12

Dukes of Distinction Honoring 2015 York Dukes of Distinction…

YDAP salutes Lee Daniels, Mark Dyer

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

2006. Lee and his wife, Pam, reside in Elmhurst and have five children and eight grandchildren.

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ow in its 3rd year, the York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) has selected another eight honorees who will be inducted at a special event in their honor in November. Following an arduous vetting procedure, the award is given to York Community High School alumni who graduated at least ten years prior and have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service and/or an outstanding contribution to society.

These eight “Dukes of Distinction” will be honored on Thursday, November 5, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program at 7 p.m. in the York Community High School Commons.

The event is free and open to the public; no RSVP or tickets are required. The following day, November 6, the honorees will be speaking to and mingling among York High School students in both large and small group settings.

This week, YDAP salutes Lee Daniels, a graduate of the Class of 1960.

A former member of the Illinois House of Representatives (19752007), Speaker of the House of Representatives (1995-1997), and House Minority Leader (1983-2003), Daniels was the lead advocate on bills affecting those with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. His work in this and other areas has had significant, positive impact.

Daniels currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Haymarket Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Chicago, and on corporate boards for Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. and Kite Reality Group Trust. In February 2007, he founded Lee Daniels & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm for government and community relations.

He is Senior Advisor to the

Lee Daniels – today

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Pictured is York graduate Lee Daniels, who went on to distinguish himself with a successful career in government and public policy for more than 30 years, serving as Illinois Speaker of the House in the mid-1990s. He now has his own consulting firm and serves as Senior Advisor to the President of Elmhurst College, as well as a Distinguished Fellow in the Department of Political Science.

Mark Dyer –today

President at Elmhurst College and Distinguished Fellow in the College’s Department of Political Science.

Daniels has received numerous honors from Elmhurst College and Lee Daniels – then the City of Pictured is Lee DanElmhurst, iels during his days including a at York High School, Distinguished where he graduated Public Service in 1960.

Award (1988), an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (1996), and induction into the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce

Civic Hall of Fame (1999). He is a graduate of the University of Iowa (1965) and John Marshall Law School (1967) and received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Mark Dyer – then… each.

Mark Dyer is pictured Daniels has here in 1980, when he served on graduated from York the Elmhurst High School.

Memorial Healthcare Board of Trustees, Board of Governors and the EMH Foundation Board. He was an equity partner at the Chicago law firm of Bell Boyd & Lloyd until he retired in

After a career in advertising and marketing, developing companies he eventually sold, Mark Dyer has spent his time as a member of the ShelterBox Response Team offering aid to areas afflicted with disasters, such as the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the 2011 tsunami in Japan and the flooding in Malaysia earlier this year.

YDAP also salutes Mark Dyer, a graduate of the Class of 1980.

Dyer has been a volunteer response team member with the international disaster relief charity, ShelterBox, since 2007. Learning about the Cornwall, England based agency through the Rotary Club of Elmhurst, his passion for humanitarian service has led him to provide emergency aid to countless families around the world. ShelterBox Response Team members deliver such essentials as tents, stoves, water purification equipment, tool kits and other amenities to help families rebuild their lives following a man-made or natural disaster.

In his latest deployment earlier this year, Dyer traveled to Malaysia to assist with extreme flooding. Other deployments have seen him working in Haiti following the devastating earthquake in 2010, traveling to Japan following the tsunami in 2011, and assisting with earthquake/ super typhoon Haiyan relief in the Philippines in 2013. He has also distributed aid to the African nations of Somalia, Niger and Nigeria, as well as to Colombia, South America. Since the year 2000, ShelterBox Response Team members have responded to more than 250 disasters in over 90 countries helping well over a million people. There are approximately 185 qualified response team members worldwide.

After graduating from York High School and then Illinois State University in 1984, Dyer pursued a career in advertising and marketing, creating successful companies, which he subsequently sold in 2007.

He currently works for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.

Mark and his wife, Susan, live in Elmhurst where they raised their two adult children – Sarah (York 2008) and Eric (York 2010).

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York Distinguished Alumni Program announces 2015 Dukes of Distinction

Lee Daniels – Class of 1960 Lawmaker, businessman, civic leader and advocate, he served as a state representative in the Illinois General Assembly from 1975 to 2007. Mr. Daniels was elected House Republican leader, served as Speaker of the House and also as a special assistant attorney general for the State of Illinois. Known as a champion for the rights of people with mental and physical challenges, he is also the founder of Lee Daniels & Associates, a consulting firm for government and community relations.

Mark Dyer – Class of 1980 Originally the owner of a success-

ful advertising and direct marketing agency, he sold the company and began volunteering for the international UKbased disaster relief charity ShelterBox, a humanitarian organization that delivers self-contained boxes of equipment to families who have lost their homes following a disaster. Mr. Dyer has served as Response Team Leader on eight of 12 deployments to major disasters across the globe following flooding, earthquake, tornado, tsunami and events of war.

Dr. Susan Groenwald – Class of 1967 President of Chamberlain College of Nursing since 2006, Dr. Groenwald has grown a single site with 400 students to 16 sites in nine states with a total enrollment of over 20,000, graduating more than 18,000 nurses in eight years. An oncology nurse, she served as coordinator of the Rush University College of Nursing Oncology Graduate Program, led GRO Enterprises and later became Director of Clinical Operations for Focused Health Solutions, leading hugely successful turnarounds for both companies.

Tom Marcucci – Class of 1970 Mayor of Elmhurst from 1993 until 2009, during his four terms of office Mayor Marcucci transformed Elmhurst into the thriving city it is today. Revitalization of the central business district, commercial/retail developments and the passage of two citywide bond referenda

helped put Elmhurst on the map. In 2003, Chicago Magazine ranked Elmhurst the #1 suburb. He also served in a variety of county, regional and state governmental roles that resulted in significant quality services for Elmhurst.

Dr. Clifford McDonald – Class of 1980 A medical doctor and Senior Advisor for Science and Integrity in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, his work in infectious diseases has played a major role in improving treatment, preventing emergence of antibiotic resistance and controlling outbreaks around the world. Along with his wife Lisa, a nurse, Dr. McDonald has adopted 12 children, some with special needs, from China, Taiwan, Ecuador, Ethiopia and the United States.

David Swartz – Class of 1959 He was appointed by President Bush as the U.S. ambassador to Belarus from 1992-94, when Minsk was liberated as part of the dissolution of the USSR. Ambassador Swartz served for 28 years in various capacities as a Foreign Service Officer of the U.S. Department of State, stationed in Moscow, Kiev, Zurich, Calgary, Warsaw and Washington, D.C. In 2006, he co-founded the Center for Belarusian Studies at Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas and is currently Associate Executive Director.

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Kenneth von Heidecke – Class of 1970 In addition to choreographing 70 productions at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and at other opera houses around the world, he founded both the Von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet and the Von Heidecke Dance Center. Alumni include Olympic figure skater Evan Lysacek and Joffrey Ballet principal Joanna Wozniak. Legendary Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchief named him as her protégé in 2009 and he appeared in a PBS documentary of her life. Mr. von Heidecke is now the subject of a film about his life.

Samuel Williams – Class of 2003 A six-time US Paralympic Boccia champion and coach, Mr. Williams was the director for the Boccia National Championships held at York High School in July of 2012. A person living with cerebral palsy, he has served as a Paralympic Athlete Ambassador of the U.S. Olympic Committee and Special Projects Coordinator at Dreams for Kids since 2010. With a degree in Community Health (rehabilitation studies), he holds clinics throughout the country to support sports and fitness for those with disabilities.

These outstanding individuals will be honored at a reception set for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 5 in the York High School Commons. A program will follow at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

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ELMHURST — The York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) serves to recognize and honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service and/or an outstanding contribution to society.

Launched in the fall of 2013, YDAP honored eight members of the inaugural class. Last year, seven more were inducted (www.elmhurst205.org/ydap).

This year, another eight Dukes of Distinction have been chosen by a panel of judges and will be honored on the evening of Thursday, November 5, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. in the York High School Commons. The program is free and open to the public.

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Top left: Aaron Park 7, and Caroline Park 5, are too young to drive, but that didn’t stop them from donating to the Special Needs Kids Day fundraiser car wash held on Saturday, Sept 19 at Elmhurst Photo Boutique: They even got their bicycles washed!

Bottom left: A York Key Club volunteer directs motorists to the Special Needs Kids Day charity fundraiser car wash on Spring Rd. at Elmhurst Photo Boutique.

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Medical payments mixed bag for state employees

By Mark Fitton Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — About 150,000 state employees, retirees or dependents are or soon will be stuck paying cash up-front for medical services, according to updated numbers from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services.

Those employees are covered via the state’s selfinsured program administered by groups such as Cigna and HealthLink, CMS spokeswoman Meredith Krantz said Wednesday.

About another 213,000 people are covered in fully insured programs through agencies including Health Alliance, Coventry HMO and BlueAdvantage, Krantz said in an email to Illinois Network.

Those participants will be required to pay only copay-

ments at time of service.

The fully-insured or managed-care plan providers made the decision to pay now and wait for state funds to come through, Strantz said, adding that was not by state request.

Krantz said CMS has exhausted its fiscal year 2015 revenues and, without an appropriation in place for fiscal year 2016, which began July 1, cannot make provider payments.

“Without a budget in place, there is no mechanism to pay healthcare providers,” Krantz said.

State employees first learned of the medical payment problem after CMS on Sept. 9 posted a memo on one of its Web pages.

First-term Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative Democrats remain locked in a budget impasse with the state now more than 75 days into

fiscal year 2016.

Rauner complains the Democrats have sent him a spending plan that’s $4 billion heavier in spending than estimated revenue.

Democrats complain Rauner and the GOP have been unwilling to work with them on a plan until the governor gets movement on his own agenda items, which Democrats do not consider directly related to the annual budget.

In the meantime, without a budget illinois is spending at a clip that could see fiscal year 2016 expenditures outstrip revenue by $5 billion or more.

The only large piece of the fiscal year 2016 budget made law this spring was the budget for primary and secondary education. The rest of the spending is is attributable to items covered by continuing appropriations, such as debt service and pension

payments, and to spending demanded by consent decrees and court orders.

State Rep. Raymond Poe, R- Springfield, said his insurance is through one of the self-insured plans, and he may soon feel the financial bite, as he’s headed to Houston, Texas, for a checkup with oncologists. Poe has been battling myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS, a slowgrowing cancer, “I know first-hand what an interruption in service will be,” Poe said. The state’s financial crisis also disturbs him because of the high number of state employees and retirees in his district, he said.

Poe said there’s plenty of blame to go around, and both parties need to get to the table and work out a budget deal.

“It’s getting past the point of being excusable, he said.

“We need to move forward … (and) if that means locking us

all in a room until we settle this budget, fine.”

State Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, put the onus on Rauner administration.

“I think it’s, unfortunately, the governor really just trying to put pressure on us to do what he wants us to do by not paying our bills.”

Flowers, a longtime proponent of a single-payer healthcare system, said the current situation is another example of why the single-payer method needs further exploration.

Matt Murphy of Palatine, deputy GOP leader in the Senate, said Democrats in general and specifically House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, need to accept their share of the responsibility for the budget stalemate.

“Sometimes when two people can’t get along, it really is just one of them,” said Murphy.

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Elmhurst College, Art Museum to explore green architecture one-hour tour will highlight ecofriendly aspects of West Hall and the surrounding grounds.

Participants on the Eco-Tour will receive free admission to the Lessons from Modernism exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum, on display now through November 29. The exhibition looks at a group of 20th Century modern architecture projects.

The West Hall Eco-Tour brings the exhibition up to date with a contemporary example of sustainable or “green” architecture.

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doors in 2008, is a prime example of how Elmhurst College puts principles of sustainable design to work in the day-to-day lives of students. The residence hall features a solar water-heating system, eco-friendly building materials and many energy-conserving and sustainable elements in its structure and grounds. In 2009, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded West Hall a gold rating in its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.

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ELMHURST — Providing backup generator power to any large event is a task in and of itself, but to take on three across a large swath of Chicago all in the same weekend is even more impressive.

That is exactly what Patten Cat Power Rental of Elmhurst is embarking on -- one of the largest power generation support efforts ever by providing remote power generation and temperature control to three prestigious events happening the weekend of September 18-20 – 1) the BMW Championship; 2) ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Chicago; and, 3) NASCAR Sprint Cup. Collectively, the events will require 122 generators, supply some 17,350 kilowatts of electricity, require some 22 miles of cable, and rely on hundreds of man hours to get the job done.

The Independent will report more on Patten’s involvement in these events as they unfold.

•Cool Cities hosts ‘Making the Most of Residential Recycling

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Can pizza boxes be recycled? Should caps be screwed on plastic bottles for recycling? Why can’t plastic grocery store bags be included in curbside recycling?

Find out the answers as the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition hosts “Making the Most of Residential Recycling,” on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library.

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Free and open to the public. RSVPs welcome but not necessary: ecoolcities@ gmail.com or call (630) 426-9789. (This is not an Elmhurst Public Librarysponsored event.)

Conroy appointed to PANDAS Advisory Council SPRINGFIELD — After working with local parents to pass legislation, State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, was recently appointed to the statewide Advisory Council on Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANDAS/PANS).

PANDAS is an abnormal autoimmune response to a strep infection with symptoms including anxiety, severe changes in personality, separation anxiety, deterioration in handwriting skills, phobias that develop suddenly, and motor or vocal tics that mimic Tourette syndrome or seizures.

Conroy was the primary House sponsor of Senate Bill 1684, which created the volunteer advisory council to advise the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health on diagnosis guidelines, treatment, public education and outreach strategies for PANDAS/ PANS. Conroy will serve on the advisory committee without compensation.

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ELMHURST —On Thursday, Sept. 24 at 12 noon, Elmhurst College and the Elmhurst Art Museum will host a free “Eco-Tour” of West Hall, one of the region’s greenest buildings, in conjunction with the Art Museum’s fall exhibition Lessons from Modernism: Environmental Design Strategies in Architecture, 1925-1970. The tour begins at the west entrance of the West Hall building, off the parking lot. The public is invited to attend.

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Forest Preserve registration soon available online if a class is full.

You must be 13 or older to create an account. To register a child for a program, the parent or guardian should create an account in his or her own name and then add family members by clicking on Add/Change to register them for programs.

Once you sign up online, you can log in at any time to see what’s next on the calendar for you and your family. You’ll be able to reserve campsites and picnic areas and purchase permits for off-leash dog areas, private boats and model crafts online as well. Dog, boating and model craft permits for 2016 will be available starting Tuesday, Dec. 1. A new feature of the system will enable registered users to make camping and picnic site reservations one year in advance. You’ll also still be able to buy permits weekdays 8

Comptroller: State to start paying early intervention providers SPRINGFIELD — The state will immediately begin setting up a process to pay providers who help infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities.

That’s the latest from Comptroller Leslie Munger. A statement from the Republican says her office and the Department of Human Services agreed that early intervention services were covered by several active consent decrees and will start making payments as soon as vouchers from DHS are received by the Comptroller’s office.

The Comptroller had previously said that nearly 90 percent of state spending is already being decided upon by court orders, consent decrees and continuing appropriation while there’s no budget in place and that the state is on pace to have a more than $8 billion deficit. Munger reiterated that the General Assembly should pass a balanced budget so the state can fund its critical priorities.

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Smoking in beer gardens off limits?

By Mark Fitton Illinois News Network

SPRINGFIELD — Lighting up in an outdoor beer garden soon might get smokers ticketed.

A committee of lawmakers has approved a rule change sought by the Illinois Department of Public Health that appears to snuff out the possibility of having a legal smoke in an outdoor portion of a bar or restaurant.

The change approved by the state’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules on Aug. 11 essentially puts the Smoke Free Illinois Act in effect in any public place with both a ceiling and floor.

State health department spokeswoman Melaney Arnold on Thursday stopped short of saying the new rules are specifically targeted at beer gardens, patios and the like, but she did say they better define “enclosed area” for purposes of the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Enforcement, she said, would remain in the hands of local law enforcement and public health departments.

An Illinois Department of Public Health posting on one of its web pages, though, makes it clear that lighting up in a beer garden is not OK with the state: “This rulemaking focuses specifically on clarification that smoking is prohibited

in a restaurant, bar and any area where food, beverages, or both, are prepared or served by employees, including outdoor areas such as patios, beer gardens, decks, or rooftops or concession areas.

Additionally, the proposed rule includes provisions regarding filing of complaints and enforcement provisions.”

The rule change was approved August 11 by the joint committee, a bipartisan panel of six members each from the House and the Senate, and it went into effect Aug. 14.

The Smoke Free Illinois Act calls for fines between $100 and $250 for a person who smokes in a prohibited area.

For people who own or operate a public place and allow smoking in prohibited areas, fine minimums are $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense within a year of the first and $2,500 for each additional violation within one year after the first violation.

Toni Finch, manager at Bent River Brewing Co. in Moline, said she’d yet to hear of the change but the business would follow along if indeed it is law and it is enforced throughout the Quad Cities.

And that might hurt a bit, she said.

“We have some customers who like a cigar, and they come here specifically to sit outside and enjoy a cigar and a beer,” she said. “We’d probably lose them.”

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WHEATON — Online registration for Forest Preserve District of DuPage County programs begins Oct. 5, allowing people to register on their computers, tablets or mobile devices at their convenience.

“Online registration will not only offer our patrons convenience but also flexibility,” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore. “Sign up for a program, reserve a picnic shelter or campsite, buy a permit and more at any time of the day or night — whenever it is convenient to you.”

The online registration process is easy to navigate and helps plan, track and manage all your nature-related requests in one place. Beginning Oct. 5, visit dupageforest.org and create an account, which you can use to register and pay for programs; or join a waitlist

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Quality office space in Brittany Towers with distinctive clock tower and gateway location in the heart of Oak Brook office/retail corridor. Covered parking, elevator, central common area atrium, in well maintained and professionally managed office/medical building. 2.4 miles from Elmhurst-Edwards Hospital with ideal highway access. Immediate availability from 679 SF to 2,648 SF.

Jefferson School Luxury Home

Jefferson School Luxury Home

Luxury living at its finest in Elmhurst’s desirable Jefferson school district. Walk to school, Smalley Pool, Prairie Path, & parks. High end finishes throughout - luxury chef’s kitchen, quatersawn oak floating staircase, tigerwood floors, 10’

Luxury living at its finest in Elmhurst’s desirable Jefferson school district. Walk to school, Smalley Pool, Prairie Path, & parks. High end finishes throughout - luxury chef’s kitchen, quatersawn oak floating staircase, tigerwood floors, 10’ ceilings, heated floors in master bath, powder room & kitchen. Prewired for home theater & surround sound in master & family room, luxurious master suite, deep pour basement, 1st floor office/5th bed, paver brick driveway, patio, and fire pit with seating area. Call office for full feature sheet and check out virtual tour on our website. $1,149,900

$1,149,900

Office Building Available

Office Building Available

Well maintained multi-tenant office building with great arterial access to all major highways. Abundance of onsite parking, elevator, newer mechanicals and roof. Potential for user with spaces available from 698-3,487 SF. Perfect for sales

Well maintained multi-tenant office building with great arterial access to all major highways. Abundance of onsite parking, elevator, newer mechanicals and roof. Potential for user with spaces available from 698-3,487 SF. Perfect for sales company, law firm, CPA firm, and other general office uses. Great income potential for the price. Call office for lease rates. $999,900

$999,900

Classic Brick Bungalow

Classic Brick Bungalow

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized $569,000

Downtown Townhome

Downtown Townhome

Rarely available, end unit townhome in the heart of downtown Elmhurst. A commuter’s dream location - walk to town/train and downtown Elmhurst. Freshly painted interior, gleaming hardwood floors, new carpet, master suite with master bath $384,000

Completely Remodeled Ofc Bldg

Completely remodeled 1 story 3500 SF office building with separate 1,750 contractor garage/office building. Fully leased to 4 quality tenants. Great location with private parking lot and high visibility on S York Road in York/Vallette Business District.

Rarely available, end unit townhome in the heart of downtown Elmhurst. A commuter’s dream location - walk to town/train and downtown Elmhurst. Freshly painted interior, gleaming hardwood floors, new carpet, master suite with master bath with separate shower & jacuzzi tub and private balcony. 4 beds, 3 full baths, & roof top deck with gorgeous tree top view of downtown Elmhurst. Main level bedroom can be used as first floor office or family room. 1 deeded garage spot and 2 assigned exterior parking spaces.

Maintenance free living steps away from award winning Hawthorne Elementary and ICGS/ICCP, Wilder Park, library, & art museum. $384,000

Completely Remodeled Ofc Bldg Completely remodeled 1 story 3500 SF office building with separate 1,750 contractor garage/office building. Fully leased to 4 quality tenants. Great location with private parking lot and high visibility on S York Road in York/ Vallette Business District.

Low maintenance with separate meters except for water. Contractor garage/ office space is heated - can be made available to a user on short notice. $999,000

$999,000

Classic Brick Bungalow!

Classic Brick Bungalow!

ALL NEW INSIDE close to Downtown Elmhurst amenities and train. NEW Hardwood Floors, New lighting/Copper plumbing, Kitchen features: cork flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pub style seating area, loads of custom

Jefferson 2 - Story

Jefferson 2 - Story

Spacious 5 bed / 3.5 bath home in desirable south Elmhurst, Jefferson School neighborhood. Loads of potential on every level. Hardwood floors throughout most of 1st and 2nd floor.

Finished basement with workshop area, bedroom and full bath

Build It or Flip It!

Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath brick and stone Georgian. Great bones - needs updating. Perfect for renovation or new home construction. Location on alley allows for rear garage placement creating a wider build-able footprint. Sold as-is.

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Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath brick and stone Georgian. Great bones - needs updating. Perfect for renovation or new home construction. Location on alley allows for rear garage placement creating a wider build-able footprint.

Sold as-is. $324,900

ALL NEW INSIDE close to Downtown Elmhurst amenities and train. NEW Hardwood Floors, New lighting/Copper plumbing, Kitchen features: cork flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pub style seating area, loads of custom cabinets space. Formal Dining Area, NEW Bathroom, on trend Pottery Barn Decor.

Outdoor features: Screened in Porch, New Deck and Fantastic backyard with Children’s playset, garden and TONS of greenspace and beautiful landscaping. Some new windows, New Washer, New Roof, PLUS HUGE unfinished attic. Move in ready! $282,500

$282,500

$599,000

Build It or Flip It!

$324,900

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized rooms, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, large eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining and living room with first floor master suite with full bath and walk in closet. Full, finished basement with family room, arts/crafts room, workshop, laundry, tons of storage, & exterior access to fully fenced and professionally landscaped yard with fenced dog kennel. $569,000

Spacious 5 bed / 3.5 bath home in desirable south Elmhurst, Jefferson School neighborhood. Loads of potential on every level. Hardwood floors throughout most of 1st and 2nd floor. Finished basement with workshop area, bedroom and full bath for inlaw/guest/teen living arrangement. 1st floor office, family room, formal dining and living rooms, and large eat-in kitchen. Bathrooms on all levels, master suite with master bath and separate sitting/nursery area. Spacious bedrooms, closets, and storage galore.

Solid bones, with large yard and a short walk to Butterfield Park. $599,000

Looking for Paradise?

Looking for Paradise?

Great private lot in Elmhurst w/ over 250 ft, heated in ground pool, hot tub, built in grill, covered gazebo, multiple dining/ entertainment areas, raised brick paver patio enclosed by wrought iron fence. Fire pit & plush landscaping. Incredible 6 $799,000

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Great private lot in Elmhurst w/ over 250 ft, heated in ground pool, hot tub, built in grill, covered gazebo, multiple dining/entertainment areas, raised brick paver patio enclosed by wrought iron fence. Fire pit & plush landscaping.

Incredible 6 Bedroom, 4 Full/2 half baths home!

Living rm w/ cathedral ceilings, sun-filled 2 story bay window & hardwood flrs thruout, formal dining rm, Stainless steel appl. & granite countertops & 1st Floor Family Room is flanked by brick surround fireplace. Master Suite w/ own floor!

Private Laundry, WIC’s, Master en suite spa-like bath w/ steamer, whirlpool, plus 5 oversized BRs. $799,000

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3BR End Unit Townhome

3BR End Unit Townhome

You’re half way home at this end unit 2-story townhome. Seller has remodeled kitchen and baths. White kitchen with new porcelain tile floors, new counters, sink, and plumbing fixtures.

Hardwood floors throughout. Dry basement awaiting your

You’re half way home at this end unit 2story townhome. Seller has remodeled kitchen and baths. White kitchen with new porcelain tile floors, new counters, sink, and plumbing fixtures. Hardwood floors throughout. Dry basement awaiting your finishing ideas. Newer windows and patio door. Central AC with private, fenced patio with oversized green space. Assigned parking spot right outside your back door.

Regular sale. $114,900

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Vacant lot ready for new construction. No demo costs. Prime 60’ frontage x 145’ depth + 20’ extra depth with easement.

Circle drive approved by city of Elmhurst. Walk to blue ribbon Emerson Elementary and Berens Park and Hub Splash Park.

New Construction!

New Construction!

Overlooking the IL Prairie Path in sought after Lincoln school, to be built new construction. 3,500 SF home office, 5 beds/4.5 baths, & fine architectural details throughout. Free-flowing 1st floor with chef’s kitchen and entertainment in mind. Family

Vacant lot ready for new construction.

No demo costs. Prime 60’ frontage x 145’ depth + 20’ extra depth with easement. Circle drive approved by city of Elmhurst. Walk to blue ribbon Emerson Elementary and Berens Park and Hub Splash Park. Close to downtown Elmhurst with great highway access. $205,000

Great Starter Home!

Great Starter Home!

This 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom home is located right off of Spring Road and within a mile of all major highways, Metra and downtown Elmhurst. 2 bedrooms on second floor, Master bedroom on third floor. Updates throughout. New brick

Center of Town Duplex

Attention investors Rare opportunity for a side by side duplex steps from downtown Elmhurst & Metra station. Two 1500 SF, 2-story units with separate full basements with exterior access. Separately metered gas and electric, 2 car garage + 3 $569,000

Attention investors Rare opportunity for a side by side duplex steps from downtown Elmhurst & Metra station. Two 1500 SF, 2-story units with separate full basements with exterior access.

Separately metered gas and electric, 2 car garage + 3 exterior parking spots with alley access. Enclosed back porch, separate private front entrances. Both units are identical - 3 beds, 1.5 baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, 1st floor office, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, individual laundry rooms for each unit in basement, and 2nd floor balcony off master. Top Elmhurst schools - Field/Sandburg/ York HS. $569,000

Brick Ranch on Prospect

Brick Ranch on Prospect

Custom built, brick ranch in highly sought after area of Elmhurst. Steps from the IL Prairie Path & Pioneer Park.

Walkable to downtown Elmhurst & Metra. 3 beds, 1.5 baths with family room addition, paver brick patio and professionally

Beautiful 5 bedroom home with high end finished basement.

Open layout offers the ability to entertain large gatherings inside & out & around the kitchen or in the “man cave”. Chef’s kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, center

Beautiful 5 bedroom home with high end finished basement. Open layout offers the ability to entertain large gatherings inside & out & around the kitchen or in the “man cave”. Chef’s kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, center island & open to family room with masonry fireplace.

Beautifully landscaped & fenced yard with paver patio & 3 car attached garage. 5 beds up/4.5 baths. Finished basement includes media room, exercise room, bar, game area, & steam shower. All this and more with a 1 block walk to Crestview Park $635,000

$635,000

Rare Opportunity on Claremont

Classic all brick 2-story on sought after Claremont Street.

Rare opportunity in most desired locales in town set on premium 60 x 190 lot. Quality construction, great room sizes for large gatherings/entertaining, sun-filled family room $899,900

Rarely Available!

Rarely Available!

Welcome to Prairie Manor, a private community of maintenance free single family homes along the IL Prairie Path. Plenty of space with generous room sizes throughout. 4 large beds, all with their own full bathroom. Separate formal $699,900

Rare Opportunity on Claremont Classic all brick 2-story on sought after Claremont Street. Rare opportunity in most desired locales in town set on premium 60 x 190 lot.

Quality construction, great room sizes for large gatherings/entertaining, sun-filled family room overlooking private paver patio & beautifully landscaped yard. 4 beds, master with attached sitting room/ nursery, finished 3rd level w/ bath, & finished basement. An opportunity not to be missed! $899,900

Custom built, brick ranch in highly sought after area of Elmhurst. Steps from the IL Prairie Path & Pioneer Park.

Walkable to downtown Elmhurst & Metra. 3 beds, 1.5 baths with family room addition, paver brick patio and professionally landscaped yard. Dry, unfinished basement.

Great neighborhood surrounded by new construction. Perfect empty nester or first time buyer home just in need of some cosmetic updates. $349,900

$349,900

5,000 SF of Living Space

5,000 SF of Living Space

This 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom home is located right off of Spring Road and within a mile of all major highways, Metra and downtown Elmhurst. 2 bedrooms on second floor, Master bedroom on third floor. Updates throughout. New brick driveway and backyard patio. Deep Lot with tons of open backyard space. Newer flooring, cabinets, open kitchen and more! $334,900

$334,900

$205,000

Center of Town Duplex

Overlooking the IL Prairie Path in sought after Lincoln school, to be built new construction. 3,500 SF home office, 5 beds/4.5 baths, & fine architectural details throughout. Freeflowing 1st floor with chef’s kitchen and entertainment in mind. Family room with fireplace overlooking yard/Prairie Path and walking distance to Blue Ribbon Lincoln school. Time to personalize! $989,000

$989,000

Premium 60’ Frontage

Premium 60’ Frontage

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Welcome to Prairie Manor, a private community of maintenance free single family homes along the IL Prairie Path.

Plenty of space with generous room sizes throughout. 4 large beds, all with their own full bathroom. Separate formal dining room for the holidays with a huge, high end kitchen with top of the line appliances, breakfast island & sep eating area. Sunken family room with fireplace flanked by built-ins, finished lower level with bar/2nd kitchen, rec room, play room. An opportunity not to be missed! $699,900

Walk to Town/Train

Walk to Town/Train

Right in the heart of downtown Elmhurst, this well maintained 2-story home has 3 beds, 3 baths and is a perfect fit for city commuters and/or those seeking to be steps from what all of downtown Elmhurst has to offer. Large kitchen, master suite

Right in the heart of downtown Elmhurst, this well maintained 2-story home has 3 beds, 3 baths and is a perfect fit for city commuters and/or those seeking to be steps from what all of downtown Elmhurst has to offer.

Large kitchen, master suite with master bath, enclosed front porch, Florida room in front, professionally landscaped, & deck in rear. New furnace & hot water heater in 2013.

Call our office for list of additional owner updates and a private tour. $399,900

$399,900

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The project provides free legal assistance to those with pension problems, particularly people with a moderate to low income, who have nowhere else to turn. The Retirement Research Foundation, based in Chicago, has helped residents access this one-of-a-kind resource as the project enters its fourth year.

“We are very proud of what we have accomplished over the past three years,” said Jeanne Medeiros, director of the project. “The law of retirement income is extremely complicated with very few lawyers who will help individual participants. For low- and moderate-income workers, the amount of money at stake is often considered too small for a private attorney to pursue, and yet it can be crucial to ensuring a comfortable retirement. For many workers, our project is the only resource for

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Taking a ride on Spring Road

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Avery, 2, rides a pony (with some help from dad Tim Peterson) at Spring Road Days on Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Jackson, 1 1/2, of Elmhurst, is amazed after petting a goat at the Spring Road Days event on Saturday.

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IC Catholic Prep gridders rout St. Edward behind Rowell’s big day York football team loses to Hinsdale Central

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep football team got an unexpected home game and made the most of it.

The Knights’ debut under their new permanent lights was moved up a week due to St. Edward’s field in Elgin being unplayable.

IC Catholic Prep enjoyed its home-field advantage to the tune of a 41-6 Metro Suburban Conference crossover win over defending East Division champion St.Edward.

The Knights moved to 3-1 overall with the victory.

IC Catholic Prep running back Jordan Rowell ran 10 times for 278 yards and three touchdowns. His 278-yard performance included an 88-yard run.

Rowell also caught three passes for 38 yards and had a 20-yard interception return to finish the evening with 338 all-purpose yards. IC Catholic Prep had 497 all-purpose yards.

Quarterback Luke Ricobene completed four passes for 155 yards. Three of those passes went for touchdowns. Pat Jordan caught two passes for 44 yards and a touchdown, while Luke Calles caught a 40-yard touchdown pass.

On defense, Jim Kenneally had seven total tackles, three quarterback sacks and scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery. Jordan and Jose Rodriguez each had five tackles. Rowell and Matt Sutton each had an interception.

On the season Rowell has run for 539 yards and scored seven touchdowns in three games.

Ricobene has thrown for 866 yards and has 10 touchdowns against only one interception.

Jordan has 14 catches for 245 yards and four touchdowns.

James Lytton was leading the team in tackles with 37.

Kenneally had six quarterback sacks.

IC Catholic Prep returns to

action at home Friday night at 7 p.m. against Aurora Central Catholic in its Metro Suburban Conference West Division opener.

York football The York football team dropped a 52-21 West Suburban Conference Silver Division game to Hinsdale Central at home.

The loss put York at 1-3 overall and 0-2 in WSC Silver play.

Hinsdale Central moved to 4-0 with the win.

York returns to action Friday when it heads to Villa Park for a WSC crossover game against neighbor Willowbrook (2-2).

Timothy Christian golf The Timothy Christian boys golf team picked up two more wins to move to 6-3 on the season.

In a 180-190 non-conference win over Montini at Willowcrest Golf Club, Jimmy Brush shot 41. Jonny Strube added a 42, while Jared Rhiner shot 48 and Andy Margason finished with a 49.

In a 172-194 non-conference win over Lisle at Oak Brook Golf Club, Brush was the medalist with a 40. Jared Rhiner, Strube and Jack Rhiner all shot 44s.

Brush has been medalist four times for Timothy so far this season.

Getting a leg up

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York senior Seamus Ward kicks high to avoid a Willowbrook defender during the Dukes 2-1 loss to the Warriors in Villa Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Tennis team places fifth at Buffalo Grove invitational Claire Meyer takes second at No. 2 singles

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York girls tennis team placed fifth at the recent Buffalo Grove invitational.

York was without six players who were taking the ACT test (Sarah Paist, Abby Brigman, Julia Riddle, Lauren Cushing, Liz Mazzocco and Katie Toohey).

In singles, Maja Shaw took sixth place in the No. 1 flight. Shaw won her second match by a 6-1, 6-0 count.

Claire Meyer placed second in the No. 2 singles flight. Meyer opened the tournament with a 7-6 (4), 6-1 win over Gurnee Warren. She won 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinals against Cary-Grove and lost to Maine South in the championship match.

Eva Jacobsthal was sixth in the No. 3 singles flight. She won her second match 6-4, 6-4 over Gurnee Warren.

In doubles, Alex Hennessy and Tara Meyer took fourth in the No. 1 flight. They opened the tournament with a 1-6, 6-4, (104) win against Libertyville.

Anna Lubertozzi and Lauren Aloia took seventh at No. 2 doubles. They closed out the tournament with a 6-3, 2-6, (10-6) win over Lake Zurich.

At No. 3 doubles, Jacki Riek and Jessica Paist also took seventh. They scored a 7-5, 6-3 win over Lake Zurich in their final match.

Olivia Brunke and Lauren Fonorow placed fifth at No. 4 doubles. They won their second match 6-4, 6-0 against CaryGrove and then scored a 7-5, 6-3 win over Hersey in the fifth-place match.

In other action, York dropped an 8-1

West Suburban Conference Silver Division match to Oak Park-River Forest. The loss put York at 8-4 overall on the season.

Four of the matches went to three sets.

“We competed very well in this dual meet,” said York coach Tres Heimann. “We gained valuable match experience in the meet. We look forward to meeting back up with OPRF at the conference tournament.”

Aloia and Fonorow were 6-3, 7-6 (3) winners at No. 6 doubles for the Dukes.

Through late last week, Hennessy, Claire Meyer and Tara Meyer were leading the team in wins with eight each. Brigman and Fonorow each had seven wins. Riddle and Cushing each had six wins. Shaw, Mazzocco, Brunke, Riek, Jessica Paist and Aloia each had five wins, while Sarah Paist and Lubertozzi each had four wins. Toohey had two wins (but is sidelined with a foot injury).

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Leali’s 31 helps York boys golf in win over defending state-champion Hinsdale Central Dukes also recently won Batavia invitational title with sub-300 round

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

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hat a week for the York boys golf team.

The Dukes recently won the 28-team Batavia invitational team title with a 297 score.

York followed that up with a key 142-143 West Suburban Conference Silver Division victory over Hinsdale Central that was fueled by Mark Leali shooting a 4-under-par 31.

York also scored a non-conference win against Wheaton North. The wins over Wheaton North and Hinsdale Central put York at 7-1 overall and 4-1 in WSC Silver play. York’s only loss was by one stroke to Glenbard West.

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We’re going to stay in the moment and play each match like it’s everything.”

– Will Gunst

“We had a great week,” said York coach Jim Borel, whose team placed eighth in the state last year. “We beat a good Wheaton North team and the icing on the cake was the big win against three-time defending state-champion Hinsdale Central. They are a great team with all eight players shooting 39 or lower. It was a great win for our program and sets us up for a chance to win the conference with a victory at the conference meet. I’m proud of the way our boys are working hard, supporting each other and representing York with class and integrity.”

In the win against Hinsdale Central, Leali led the way with the 4-under 31 at Carriage Greens in Darien. Mitchell Russell, Kyle Kubycheck and Will Gunst each shot 37s.

Jordan Less and Tom Manning both shot 38.

“We were zoned in all day during school,” said Leali. “It was a big match for us and we

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The York boys golf team recently won the 28-team Batavia invitational by shooting a 296 team score. The Dukes then downed defending state-champion Hinsdale Central 142-143 in a key West Suburban Conference Silver Division dual. Mark Leali’s 4-under-par 31 fueled York to victory against Hinsdale Central.

knew it.”

Leali said aggressiveness helped him on the course against Hinsdale Central. “I was aggressive all day,” he said. “I pulled out the driver every hole except for the par 3s. I hit nine out of nine greens and that helps. I was pretty much inside 20 feet except for one hole and I made some longer puts. A 31 is the lowest I have ever shot and it couldn’t have come at a better time. My game has really come together lately. I’ve been hitting a lot of greens and have had a lot of good drives. I’m hitting it straight and the putter is really coming along.”

Leali noted his final putt of the day ended up being his biggest. “I didn’t know how big that last putt was,” he said.

“It was an 8-10-foot birdie. I rammed it right into the hole.

If I would have missed that we would have tied and then we would have lost on a fifthscore tiebreaker. The whole team played great. This was a very big victory. It gives us a lot of confidence going into the

conference meet and the postseason. Not only did we beat Hinsdale, but we won the Batavia invitational. That’s very big for our confidence level.”

Russell agreed the team’s confidence level heading into the Hinsdale contest was high.

“I thought we had a chance to beat them and then it happened,” he said. “We all have gotten better. It’s basically the same team as last year. We’ve practiced a lot. We started the season a little cold, but we’re pretty hot right now.”

Russell said the team is playing well at the right time. “Winning the Batavia title was really big,” he said. “We’re pretty happy with how things are going. Hopefully we can make another run at things here. That would be pretty cool. We know it will be pretty darned hard but hopefully we can do it.”

Russell added his game has advanced thanks to some timetested golf truisms. “I’m hitting the ball straight, my driver is coming along and I’m keeping it in the middle of the fairway,” he said.

Gunst, who went under par in wins against Downers South and Oak Park-River Forest, noted the team had some numbers in mind going into the Hinsdale contest.

“We knew our team and we knew what their team was about. We knew what it would take to beat them,” he said. “We figured it would take 2-under or 3-under to beat them. We got a big 4-under round from Mark.

We’ve been working hard all year and we’re starting to show signs of what we can be. This win gives us a lot of confidence moving forward. It’s nice to know we have a lot of kids on the team that can go low. There always is someone backing you up. Everyone on the team is improving every day.”

At Batavia, York shot a 296 to win the championship. It was York’s first sub-300 round of the season for 18 holes. York’s other three tournament scores were 302, 304 and 306.

Leali shot even-par 72 at Fox Valley to finish fourth. Gunst shot 73 and took seventh. Russell finished with a 75, while

Manning shot 76. Less finished with a 79.

“We won the Batavia invite with some of the best teams in the state in attendance,” said Borel. “It was the first time we have won that invite. Everyone played great.”

Hinsdale Central was second at Batavia with a 307.

In the non-conference win against Wheaton North (147159), Leali shot 36. Russell shot 37, while Gunst and Less both posted 38s.

“We’re going to stay in the moment and play each match like its everything,” said Gunst.

Through late last week, York was averaging 149 as a team for nine holes. Gunst was leading the team in average at 36.8.

Leali was second at 37.4. Less was at 37.7, while Russell and Manning were at 38.8.

York closed out the WSC Silver regular season earlier this week against Proviso West.

York plays in the Hinsdale Central invitational Saturday at Prairie Bluff before heading to the WSC Silver tournament this coming Tuesday, Sept. 29.

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Youthful York boys soccer team making inroads Knurek, Frantzis leading team in scoring

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — York boys soccer coach Lucasz Majewski has seen his youthful squad take meaningful steps forward in its first six games.

“We are improving steadily, but we’re still a work in progress,” he said.

“We’re still young. I think we are realizing certain things that will work for us and some things that won’t. We’re getting a little better. We’re working on the things that make us good and we’re focusing on them. Everybody is on the same page and pulling on the same

end of the rope and that’s nice to see.

It’s about understanding our limits and working on our weaknesses. We know what we can do. It’s a matter of executing and keeping focused on the goals we have. We’re working on the small things in practice and we’ve changed some positions. We’re always adapting.

We’re heading in the right direction.”

York was 1-3-2 through its first six games of the season. The Dukes kicked off the West Suburban Conference Silver Division portion of their schedule with a 7-2 win over Proviso West.

Through six games, David Knurek and Lucas Frantzis were the team’s leading scorers. Goalie Nick Sasanelli also has been a key performer. “Nick has really stepped up his game, especially the last three games,” said Majewski. “He’s

been playing well. We’ve played some decent teams the last few games.”

Gordon Johnson has been a standout on the defensive side of the ball. “Gordon has stepped in as one of the players on defense in the back. He’s filling in for an injured player,” said Majewski.

“He’s never played defense before and is excelling at the position.”

Majewski said one area of recent improvement has been being aware of the more physical style of the varsity game. “We’re definitely improving.

We’re taking one thing at a time and working on it in practice,” he said. “One of the things we were lacking at the beginning was physical play. We have a lot of underclassmen that weren’t used to the physical game at the varsity level.

We weren’t challenging each other in

IC Catholic Prep golf team victorious Knights’ boys soccer team defeats Walther Christian

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep golf team scored a 165-174 nonconference win over Francis Parker at Fresh Meadows.

Charlie Schoonveld was the meet medalist with a 38. Troy Simonides shot 39. Maddie Hurt and Matt DeWitte each carded 44s.

IC Catholic Prep also dropped a 153-154 contest to Wheaton Academy at Maple Meadows.

Trey Morris and Connon Leahy were team medalists.

Each shot 37. Michael Hoffman added a 39 and Simonides had a 40.

“It was a fun week for the golf team,” said Knights coach Don Sujack. “The Parker match gave us an opportunity to focus on our depth. Charlie and Troy stepped up again and displayed the kind of play we’ll need in October.

Wheaton Academy is a strong team with a great pedigree and this gave us the opportunity to see how we stack up against a perennial contender. The end result was disappointing but only

because they were a little bit better than we were that day.

I liked our competitiveness and how the team played up to the level of our competition.”

Sujack took his team to the Illini Classic at Olympia Fields last weekend. The Illini Classic is arguably the strongest regular-season tournament in college golf, Sujack noted.

“It gives the team an opportunity to get a behindthe-scenes view of the top teams in the NCAA, how they prepare, how teammates interact, how players interact with their coaches, even view glimpses of them catching up on schoolwork,” he said.

IC Catholic Prep boys soccer The IC Catholic Prep boys soccer team recorded a recent 4-0 victory over Walther Christian.

IC Catholic Prep girls tennis The Knights’ girls tennis team graduated the likes of conference champion Chiara Gaudio (now playing at Elmhurst College) and Gabby Curran (now playing tennis and softball at Dominican University).

Back for the Knights are the team’s two seniors Teresa Gaudio and Ashley O’Brien, who are playing No. 1 doubles this season.

Also back are juniors Kelley Hodyl and Autumn Gage. Hodyl is a two-time state qualifier.

“We are hopeful Kelley will be returning to the state tournament this year and will win some matches at the tournament,” said Knights coach Julie Hurt. “She has worked very hard this past year and is playing well.”

Hodyl has wins against Glenbard South and Walther Christian so far this season.

Gage also has two wins against Glenbard East and Glenbard South.

IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team dropped a 25-17, 25-22 non-conference match to Rosary.

Claudia Koch had eight kills and eight digs. Tess Reardon had six kills, six assists and four digs. Kerry Mulligan added four digs, two aces and two assists.

Molly Fahey had seven assists, six digs and one ace.

In a 26-24, 25-17 Metro Suburban Conference West Division loss to Glenbard South, Reardon had seven kills, nine assists and 17 digs.

Koch had five kills and 13 digs, while Katie Hendricks had five kills. Mulligan added six digs. IC dropped to 8-4 overall and 3-2 in MSC West play.

practice and that was translating over to game situations. The last couple weeks we’ve been doing some things that have allowed us to work on that and win those one-on-one battles and challenges.”

The team’s offense also has taken a step forward. “The first couple of weeks we couldn’t buy a goal,” the coach said. “We’re still kind of hit and miss but we’ve been working hard on finishing and putting the ball in the back of the net. Against Proviso West we scored seven goals from seven different players. It’s nice to see multiple players getting involved. Hopefully we can continue that scoring trend.”

York played a WSC Silver game against Lyons Township earlier in the week and will host Riverside-Brookfield Saturday.

York girls swimming team improving Dukes took third at Hinsdale South invitational

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York girls swimming team has been making progress through the early portion of the season.

The Dukes’ varsity squad was 2-2 in duals through late last week. York had victories over Riverside-Brookfield and Addison Trail-Willowbrook and losses to West Chicago and Lyons Township. The Dukes also took third at the Hinsdale South invitational.

On the individual front, Meghan Quinn swam a 2:02 in the 200 at the Hinsdale South event. Paula Nolte went 1:08 in the breaststroke in the same Hinsdale South meet.

Coach Sarah Krizmanic also has been pleased with the team’s 200 relay team of Quinn, Maggie Schlecht, Nolte and Sarah Lewand. “Our 200 free relay has had some solid performances,” she said.

The team also has been getting contributions from the likes of Ailie Orzak and Amy Choi. “Both have been quality performers at the varsity level,” said Krizmanic.

“

The season is off to a good start. We’ve had several strong moments.”

– Coach Sarah Krizmanic

Orzak swims the 200 IM and sprint freestyle, while Choi is a 500 swimmer.

Krizmanic also lauded Schlecht’s efforts in some of the freestyle events. “Maggie has been a consistent performer in the 50 and 100 and the freestyle relays,” she said.

Freshmen Delaney Tase and Nicole Bednarik also are helping the Dukes in their first seasons on the varsity. “Delaney and Nicole have had impressive swims at the varsity level,” said Krizmanic. “I look forward to watching them improve their performance this season.”

York hosted 2014 state runner-up Downers Grove North earlier this week and will host the annual York invitational on Saturday.

“The season is off to a good start,” said Krizmanic. “We’ve had several strong moments.

I only anticipate things will improve once we get in some more hard work and yardage during practice.”

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York vs. Willowbrook: Boys soccer action

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Dukes senior Aiden Richards lays into a shot against the Junior Alexander Vujovic (15-left), sophomore Joseph Chornij (6-center) and sophomore Jakub Knurek converge on the ball. Vujovic scored the Dukes lone goal.

Warriors on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Villa Park.

Senior Lucas Frantzis dribbles the ball. York lost the match 2-1.

York senior goalkeeper Nicholas Sasenelli punts the ball.

Senior Gordon Johnson corrals a pass. York’s record York senior Manuel Kappen goes against a Willowbrook stands at 1-4-2 after the game. player in the first half.

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Monster week, monster results for Timothy Christian girls volleyball Trojans score key conference wins and take first at St. Viator tournament

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — Timothy Christian girls volleyball coach Scott Piersma noted last week’s schedule of matches would tell a lot about the progress of his team.

What it told the coach is the Trojans are once again in the midst of an impressive season. Timothy scored key Metro Suburban Conference East Division wins against Illiana Christian and Chicago Christian to take control of first place in the league. The Trojans then went to Arlington Heights and won the St. Viator tournament for the second year in a row.

When the dust settled, Timothy came out of the week with a 14-2 overall record and a perfect 5-0 mark in MSC East play.

In a 23-25, 25-12, 25-16 win over Illiana, Dani Van Laten had 26 assists, five digs and two kills. Kendra Teune had 10 kills, three digs and two blocks. Ava Venema had 16 kills and two blocks. Zoe Stanton had 10 digs, while Abby Groters had seven digs. Tracy Westra had seven digs and two kills.

In a 25-12, 25-22 win over Chicago Christian, Van Laten had 12 assists and eight digs. Teune had seven kills and three aces. Venema had seven kills, while Stanton had eight digs and two aces.

“We’re definitely in the driver’s seat in the conference,” said Piersma. “It’s a good feeling to have.

We did it on our home court. At the same time, we know later in October we have to go to Illiana and Chicago Christian in the same week. That will be another big week. We’re definitely in a good spot.”

Piersma said he noticed the team’s maturation during last week’s slate of matches. “At the beginning of the year I was waiting for this team to come together because we were melding two different teams (returning players andplayers coming up from the underlevels),” he said. “We played amazingly well together.”

Piersma pointed out the team’s giant swing going from the first-set loss to Illiana to a 13-point win in Set 2. “We lost a close one in the first set and then we played so well after that,” he said. “We got to them and they started getting frustrated.

We were able t play good defense and get blocks and put the ball on the floor in transition. There was a huge swing in momentum there.”

Last year, Timothy lost to Chi-

cago Christian after beating Illiana.

“We won that first set against Chicago Christian and that was a good confidence boost,” said Piersma.

In the St. Viator tournament win, Timothy went 3-1 in pool play with victories over Elgin Larkin, Rolling Meadows and Rock Falls. Timothy lost to host St.Viator. However, Timothy’s three-set loss coupled with three wins in straight sets allowed it to move to the championship match where it faced Mundelein Carmel in a rematch of last year’s title at St. Viator.

Timothy downed Carmel 25-22, 25-9 to win its second tournament in a row andsixth regular-season tournament in a row dating back to last year. “We didn’t play as strong as we could have in the morning session and then we picked it up after the loss to St. Viator,” said Piersma. “We won 25-22 in the first and then came out on fire in the second firing on all cylinders.

We played gooddefense and got a couple of blocks. Carmel started tipping and we’ll pick those up all day.”

Piersma again lauded the at-thenet play of Venema and Teune.

“Kendra and Ava up front have been phenomenal,” the coach said.

“We haven’t faced anyone all year that can stop them. Ava was outstanding in that tournament. She dominated in the championship match. They had no answer. Dani (Van Laten) went to her four or five times in a row at one point and it was kill, kill, kill and there was no response. She’s a big piece of the puzzle for us.”

Stanton and Groters also stood out on defense. “Our defense has done good things for us,” said Piersma.

“Zoe is really starting to get into her role and Abby as a defensive specialist is catching her stride. We’re digging up balls and keeping balls up that other teams expect to go down. That’s good to see.”

Piersma was pleased to see his team fare well in a St. Viator tournament that featured Class 3A and 4A schools. “It’s one of our toughest tournaments of the year,” he said. “There are big 3A and 4 A teams there and we were able to win it. It was a big week for us. We played really well. I’m very proud of the girls. They were really successful.”

Timothy faces Walther Christian Thursday to close out the first round of MSC East play. The Trojans then head to the Manteno tournament Saturday. Timothy is looking for its fifth Manteno title in a row and third regular-season tournament victory this season. Timothy’s final regular-season tournament occurs later in October at Plano.

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In the middle of things Anthony Silva is a key defensive contributor for the IC Catholic Prep football team

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — IC Catholic Prep senior middle linebacker Anthony Silva isn’t about to take any credit for what he does on the field.

“My teammates pick me up all the time and make me better out there,” he said.

“They push me to be a better overall player. My teammates are everything to me. Without them, I’m nothing. Without the support of teammates, we are nothing.

We are one big unit.”

Silva has played a key role in the Knights jumping out to a 3-1 start heading into Friday night’s Metro Suburban Conference West Division opener against Aurora Central Catholic.

Through four games, Silva has 20 tackles and one pass deflection.

“Middle linebacker is my favorite position on the field,” he said. “It means everything to me. I’ve played there since I was little.”

Silva came up playing through the Melrose Park youth football system.

“I’ve been playing a long time,” he said. “I joined when I was young and decided to give it a try and it turned out to be my favorite sport.”

Being successful as a middle linebacker boils down to mastering the mental side of the game, Silva said.

“I make sure I don’t get too nervous before games,” he said. “I make sure I’m focused and I go out there and play hard.

If I focus on what I have to do then I can help the team get through things.”

IC Catholic Prep’s defense has been rather stingy in recent times. The Knights have surrendered a total of 12 points in recent wins over Walther Christian and Elgin St. Edward.

“Our defense has really come together,” said Silva. “We know our strengths.

We have a lot of hard hitters and guys who are athletic. We have a very good defense. Guys have each other’s backs when we go through hard practices and games. We pick each other up.”

Silva also appreciates IC Catholic Prep’s high-octane offense. The Knights have scored 180 points in the first four games. Last year at this time IC Catholic Prep was 1-3 and had scored 77 points in four games.

“Our offense is doing some amazing things,” said Silva. “The offense puts us up enough that it allows our defense to just go out there and play the game we all love.”

Silva stressed IC Catholic Prep isn’t resting on its laurels just because the team has a 3-1 record.

“We have to stay healthy and work together every day in practice,” he said.

“We must stay together. The teams we play on our schedule are preparing us. We play good competition. We want to make it to the playoffs but we know we have to get better every day and we’re doing that.

This team has a good work ethic.”

Week 5 Preview Aurora Central Catholic (2-2) at IC Catholic Prep (3-1) When: Friday, 7:15 p.m.

Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Last week: ACC 37, Guerin Prep 28; IC Catholic Prep 41, St. Edward 6 Last year: IC Catholic Prep 30, ACC 23

Outlook: IC Catholic Prep has won three games in a row and has strong momentum heading into its second home game in a row under Friday night lights. This is the Metro Suburban Conference West Division opener for both teams. IC Catholic Prep has scored 40 or more points in each of its last three games. ACC also won both of its MSC crossover games (41-14 against Chicago Christian and 37-28 against Guerin). Both teams have a common earlyseason opponent in Elgin St. Edward. ACC lost 41-0 to St. Ed’s, while IC Catholic Prep downed St. Ed’s 41-6 last week.

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In her spare time…

Away from Timothy Christian, Hannah Bosman is a national-caliber speed skater

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

T

imothy Christian senior Hannah Bosman has put together quite a running career at the school.

Bosman is a three-time state qualifier in both cross-country and track and field.

And away from school and running, Bosman isn’t too shabby at another labor of love. Bosman is a national-caliber speed skater who has her sights set on making the U.S. junior team.

Her entry into speed skating can be tracked back to her early childhood. “I started playing hockey when I was three,” she said. “I think my parents got kind of sick of hockey players.

I have five older siblings who played hockey. They saw I was fast on hockey skates and I started speed skating when I was six.”

Bosman started on a short track, which she said is the size of a hockey rink. “They set up blocks and you skate around,” she explained.

At the age of nine, Bosman switched to the more familiar long track that is seen in the Olympics. “That’s what I mostly do now. Long track is a bigger sport,” she said.

When she was 11, Bosman won short- and long-track national titles.

And then she came to a crossroads. “I kept skating for a couple years but I wasn’t training very hard,” she said. “I needed a break. I was getting burned out.”

Bosman ended up taking two skating seasons off (eighth grade year and freshman year at Timothy). She played basketball at Timothy her freshman year.

“Going into my sophomore year I felt like it was time to pick it up again,” she said.

When she returned to skating, Bosman felt the effects of the layoff. “That season was tough,” she said. “I hadn’t trained in two years. I was slow and my legs couldn’t handle being in the speed-skating position for a long time. After that first season back I knew I had to train harder. Going into my junior year I came back stronger.”

Bosman competed in the long-track championships in the 15-18-year-old age cat-

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Timothy Christian senior cross-country runner Hannah Bosman also is a successful long-track speed skater. Bosman trains out of Milwaukee and is preparing for a major race this winter.

egory for a shot to be on the junior national team. The top five boys and top five girls earned spots on the team.

“I was sixth,” she said. “I just missed going to junior worlds.”

Instead of lamenting about the near miss, Bosman did something about it. “I trained even harder,” she said. “I started running hills and lifting weights and doing various speed-skating drills so hopefully I can come back even stronger this year.”

Bosman will compete in the junior long-track championships this winter. And in March, those who made the U.S. junior team will go to China for a competition. “Hopefully I can be part of that,” she said. “It’s the top five again that make the team, but a lot of the top five have graduated from the junior group. That leaves a lot of empty spots. My future is bright, but I know I have to do a lot of training and see where that takes me.”

Bosman trains out of the Petit National Ice Center in Milwau-

kee, which will be the site of the long-track championships this winter. “I go to Milwaukee a lot,” she said.

During the cross-country season Bosman travels to Milwaukee after school each Monday.

“Once the cross-country season ends I’ll go up there three or four times a week,” she said.

“It’s an hour-and-a-half drive.

It’s the closest long track there is.”

Bosman said the travel isn’t as bad as it sounds. “It works out well,” she said. “I have a study hall seventh period so usually I get out at 2 p.m. My mom usually drives and it’s set up where other parents and coaches drive. We try and get on the ice by 5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m., and practice usually goes until 7 p.m. Sometimes if they don’t kick us off the ice we’ll stay longer. I’m usually home by 9:50 or 10 p.m. It can be tough, but it’s worth it.” Bosman added once cross country ends she’ll train six or seven days a week with usually one day of rest.

She’s also formed good bonds with the skaters she trains with in Milwaukee. “I know the other skaters and we all have a fun time,” said Bosman. “We train hard and have a good time while we are doing it. That makes it more enjoyable. A lot of the skaters have graduated high school and are going to college around the Milwaukee area. I’m still on the younger side.”

Bosman enjoys speed skating for a host of different reasons.

“It’s much different than any other sport,” she said. “There is a lot of adrenaline involved.

It’s pure speed. I love the feeling of the skates gliding on the ice and the momentum you get from the skates and your legs. You always are propelling yourself forward. It’s very invigorating.”

Bosman admits she has thought about the Olympics, but knows the lay of the land and what it would take to get to that level. “That sounds nice and I would love to make it,” she said. “I’m in a good position at my age. But after this

junior division, it gets even tougher. You are looking at tougher times to qualify. I’d have to put in even more training and see where it takes me.”

Running at Timothy helps with Bosman’s training. “Cross country definitely helps with my endurance,” said Bosman, who added she plans on skating after high school. “I don’t know if the exact same muscles are used for speed skating. I enjoy cross country and I never wanted to give it up. Cross country keeps me in shape.”

Looking back, Bosman is thankful she went through what she did in that first season she returned to the sport after a two-year hiatus. “I’m definitely better now,” she said. “It was hard for me going to practice. I was way behind Group 1. Before, I usually skated with Group 1. Once I put in the training and was able to get my legs back, my core stronger and my cardio better, I was able to keep up with everybody. It’s been good.”

And Bosman is determined to make things even better.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 8TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 2015) 218481

scribed real estate: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 10 IN GOSS, JUDD AND SHERMAN’S CRESCENT PARK SUBDIVISION IN ELMHURST, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 8, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 215085, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-12-207-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 373 E. Laurel Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073487 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 16, 2015, wherein the business firm of DANUTA HAIR DRESSER LOCATED AT 1469 W IRVING PARK RD, 224A, ITASCA, IL 60143-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) DANUTA KEMPA, HOME ADDRESS 1469 W IRVING PARK RD, 224A, ITASCA, IL 60143-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 16TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & 8, 2015) 219395 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073488 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 17, 2015, wherein the business firm of TIGERTRANS LOCATED AT 419 CATALPA AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JOHN STOUT, HOME ADDRESS 419 CATALPA AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 17TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 24, Oct, 1 & 8, 2015) 219511

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-02022.

I668389 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 10, 17 & 24, 2015) 217575 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JENNIFER L. PETTINGER, as Successor Trustee of the Jack and Betty White Trust dated November 23, 1981 vs MATHEW GALAS and LINDSAY GALAS; UNKNOWN HEIRS and LEGATEES of HERMAN B. SCHNEIDER, UNKNOWN HEIRS and LEGATEES OF BERTHA SCHNEIDER; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS 15 CH 01165 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Herman B. Schneider, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Bertha Schneider and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendant(s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for quiet title of the premises described as follows, to-wit: THAT PART OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 9 IN CHERRY FARM ADDITION TO ELMHURST, IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 4, WHICH IS 70.25 FEET (MEASURED) NORTHEASTERLY OF THE S.W. CORNER OF SAID LOT 4, SAID POINT BEING 80.28 FEET (MEASURED) SOUTHNOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073470 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 11, 2015, wherein the business firm of BOOST PC NETWORK LOCATED AT 128 MAIN STREET, WEST CHICAGO, IL 601850000 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) OMAR ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ, HOME ADDRESS 1637 MCKOOL AVENUE, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107-0000; NAME OF PERSON(S) JESUS PEREZ, HOME ADDRESS 1637 MCKOOL AVENUE, STREAMWOOD, IL 601070000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 2015) 218920

WESTERLY OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY A DISTANCE OF 290.47 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 4, SAID POINT BEING 119.27 FEET (MEASURED) NORTHERLY OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4, SAID POINT ALSO BEING 120.15 FEET (MEASURED) ON AN ARC SOUTHERLY OF THE N.E. CORNER OF SAID LOT 4, SAID POINT BEING ON A CURVE CONVEX TO THE EAST, AND HAVING A MEASURED RADIUS OF 1520.58 FEET, THEN NORTHERLY ALONG THE AFOREMENTIONED ARC AN ARC DISTANCE OF 3.65 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 4, SAID POINT BEING 116.50 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4 THENCE NORTHWESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 290.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 432 Prairie, Elmhurst, Illinois And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said 18th Judicial Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the counterclaim in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, at the Courthouse, in the City of Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois, on or before October 13, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said counterclaim.

Chris Kachiroubas Clerk of the Court 505 County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 Melissa J. Lettiere Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I668590 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 10, 17 & 24, 2015) 217763 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Edward P. Wagner; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000711 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/27/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/29/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 454-2 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN ELM SPRING CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R95-131657, R95-93127 AND R95-122832, IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-11-136-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 454 Spring Road Unit #2 Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid

by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-06631.

I669251 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 2015) 218527

NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANT AND WATERMAIN VALVE REPAIR PROGRAM PROJECT 15-16 AT THE ELMHURST CITY HALL 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed proposals for watermain work will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Standard Time) on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Proposal for the 2015 Fire Hydrant and Watermain Valve Repair Program, Project No. 1516.”

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The work, in general, shall consist of the removal and replacement of approximately 16 fire hydrants, 12 watermain valves, and related restoration work at various locations throughout the City. The work shall also include the fittings, valves in vaults; excavation and backfill; trench sheeting and shoring; removal and replacement of pavement and curbs; restoration of parkways; traffic control; hydrants with valves; and all other related work.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITATION TO BID FORD EXPLORER CITY OF ELMHURST DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, 10/13/2015 for the following: One (1) 2015/2016 Ford Explorer.

Sealed Bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Municipal Building, 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 and shall be marked “2015/2016 Ford Explorer.” The Bid shall be prepared in accordance with the specification, copies of which are on file in, and available at the Department of Public Works, Elmhurst Illinois. Bids to be submitted on the forms included with specifications.

All Items shall be paid at the unit price for item specified. The bid price shall include delivery to the Elmhurst Municipal Garage, 985 Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL 60126 The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to separate bids or to waive or not waive any informalities in bidding as it is deemed most advantageous and favorable to the City.

If you have any questions regarding the specifications, Please contact Chanel F. Caron, Fleet Manager public works at (630) 530-3316.

STEVEN M. MORLEY Mayor Patty Spencer City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 24, 2015) 219774

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Elmhurst Symphony opens 55th season with Brian Dennehy Tony awardwinning actor will narrate Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait

ELMHURST — Elmhurst Symphony concertgoers are in for a never-to-be-forgotten musical experience on Saturday, October 17 at 7 p.m.

Tony Award-winning actor Brian Dennehy, highly-respected on both stage and screen for more than 25 years, will provides narration for two remarkable works: Aaron Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait and Joseph Schwantner’s New Morning for the World.

“When immortal words are set to just the right music, the effect is incredibly powerful,” noted ESO Music Director and Conductor, Stephen Alltop.

“Such is the case with both ‘A Lincoln Portrait’ and ‘New Morning for the World’ which is based on speeches of Martin

Luther King, Jr. To have Brian Dennehy as the narrator for these works will be absolutely thrilling. Adding the pure beauty of Copland’s ‘AppaBRIAN lachian Spring DENNEHY Suite’ and the prodigious skills of Stanger Young Artist Audition winner violinist Joshua Brown, playing music from ‘Carmen,’ this concert will be one for the ages!”

First performed in 1942, A Lincoln Portrait is narrated with the reading of excerpts from Lincoln’s great documents, including the Gettysburg Address, with musical quotes from original folk songs of the period. “New Morning for the World” premiered on Martin Luther King’s birthday in 1983 with words selected from public speeches by Dr. King that spanned more than a

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This work shall be performed in accordance with the contract plans and documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd floor, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for a non-refundable cost of $15.00 ($5.00 for mailing) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2015. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work.

The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination.

The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: This 23rd day of September 2015.

CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Patty Spencer, Mayor City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 24, 2015) 219445

INVITATION TO BID FORD EDGE CITY OF ELMHURST DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, 10/13/2015 for the following: One (1) 2015/2016 Ford Edge.

Sealed Bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Municipal Building, 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 and shall be marked “Sealed Bids, 2015/2016 Ford Edge” The Bid shall be prepared in accordance with the specification, copies of which are on file and available at the Department of Public Works, Elmhurst Illinois. Bids to be submitted on the forms included with specifications.

All Items shall be paid at the unit price for item specified. The bid price shall include delivery to the Elmhurst Municipal Garage, 985 Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL 60126 The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to separate bids or to waive or not waive any informalities in bidding as it is deemed most advantageous and favorable to the City.

If you have any questions regarding the specifications, Please contact Chanel F. Caron, Fleet Manager public works at (630) 530-3316.

STEVEN M. MORLEY Mayor Patty Spencer City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 24, 2015) 219578

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The sponsorship of generous donors helps make this spectacular evening of music possible. The concert is underwritten by Ray and Sally Allen. “A Lincoln Portrait” is underwritten by Tim and Carol Rounds, and “Carmen Fantasie” is underwritten by an anonymous donor.

Special events will be part of this 55th season that celebrates the 20th anniversaries with the ESO of Maestro Alltop and Concertmaster Rika Seko. You are invited to join Mr. Dennehy, friends and the ESO family at the season kickoff event, a dinner from Uncle Bub’s Barbeque to be held in the ECRC Garden Room prior to the concert, with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Vegetarian option available.) Tickets are $30 per person or $50 for two people. Reservations required; visit elmhurstsymphony.org for tickets and information.

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REAL ESTATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. John C. Crededio; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000560 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/15/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/20/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-12-207-012 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 373 E. Laurel Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-14-02022.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Edward P. Wagner; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 000711 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/27/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 10/29/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-11-136-002 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 454 Spring Road Unit #2 Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-14-06631.

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Checking things out

photos by Dee Longfellow

These men look over some of the items available on display at Elmhurst’s first-ever craft beer fest, sponsored by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and Rotary Club of Elmhurst. The Platinum sponsor was Pints of Elmhurst.

The mayor – and liquor commissioner – arrives!

Mayor Steve Morley (center) may have left his liquor commissioner “hat” at home as he prepares to enjoy Saturday afternoon with his wife Nancy at the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest held at the Historical Museum. With the Morleys is Museum executive director Brian Bergheger.

Snacks for the craft beer crowd

Left: These volunteers put out complimentary snacks at the Elmhurst’s Craft Beer Fest held on Saturday, September 19 on the grounds of the Historical Museum. It took many volunteers to put the event together, but it pulled off with great success.

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Community Calendar September 24 - November 5

H Pick of the week H the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED!

chase tickets, call (630) 6173005 or visit the box office, in the theater.

Saturday, October 17 At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra opens its 55th season with Tony awardwinning actor Brian Dennehy narrating Copland’s A Lincoln From 11 a.m.-2 p.m., an open house will be held at Portrait and Joseph Schwantner’s New Morning for the Churchville Schoolhouse, 3N784 Church Road, Bensen- World. Season kick-off dinner ville. Enjoy old-fashioned games, vintage crafts, and a from Uncle Bub’s Barbeque performance by the singers at Conrad Fischer at 11:30 to be held in the ECRC Gara.m. and at 1 p.m. Lemonade and light refreshments pro- den Room prior to the convided. Admission: Free. Held rain or shine. Info: 630-833- cert. Dinner seatings are at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Vegetarian 1457 or elmhursthistory.org. option available.) Tickets are $30 per person or $50 for two people. Reservations required; Thursday, Sept. 24 will offer a guided tour of the visit elmhurstsymphony.org for • At 12 noon, Elmhurst Col- “Legendary Diamonds” exhib- tickets and information. lege and the Elmhurst Art it. Info: 630-833-1616 or visit Museum will host a free “Eco- lizzadromuseum.org Thursday, November 5 Tour” of West Hall, one of the Beginning in the York High region’s greenest buildings, Tuesday, Sept. 29 School Commons at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with the Art At 7 p.m., a regional director the York Distinguished Alumni Museum’s fall exhibition Les- of the Federal Aviation Adminsons from Modernism: Envi- istration (FAA) is tentatively ronmental Design Strategies in scheduled to come to Elmhurst Architecture, 1925-1970. The City Hall to answer questions tour begins at the west entrance from residents and City offiof the West Hall building, off cials about a new runway set the parking lot. Free and open to open at O’Hare Airport in David G. to the public. Led by Bruce October. The person will also Mather of the facilities man- discuss other changes coming Thompson joins agement department, this one- over the next ten years. Free leadership team hour tour will highlight eco- and open to the public. for acclaimed friendly aspects of West Hall and the surrounding grounds. Tuesday, October 6 classical vocal At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Cool Participants receive free admission to the Lessons from Mod- Cities Coalition hosts “Making ensemble ernism exhibition at the Elm- the Most of Residential RecyCHICAGO — The acclaimed hurst Art Museum, on display cling” at the Elmhurst Pub- vocal ensemble Chicago a caplic Library, featuring Richard pella elected Elmhurst resinow through November 29.

• At 7 p.m., the League of Vandermolen of Republic Ser- dent David G. Thompson to its Women Voters of Elmhurst vices/Allied Waste, who will Board of Directors on August will host a panel of community explain what can and can’t be 22, 2015. Thompson joins 13 leaders at the Elmhurst Public recycled; which items are con- other dedicated and well-qualLibrary, 125 S. Prospect Ave., taminants; how plastics impact Elmhurst. Elmhurst City Man- the environment; and much ified Chicago a cappella Board ager Jim Grabowski, District more. Free and open to the pub- Members as the ensemble’s 205 New Superintendent Dave lic (Not an Elmhurst Library- 23rd season approaches.

Thompson is a Principal, Moyer, Elmhurst Park District sponsored program.)

Client Insights, at InformaExecutive Director Jim Rogers tion Resources, Inc. (IRI) in and Elmhurst Public Library Thursday, Oct. 8Chicago, where he builds partDirector Mary Beth Campe Saturday, Oct. 10 nerships with key clients and will each give a brief look into Sunday, Oct. 11 manages a team of consultants/ the future related to their spe- Thursday, Oct. 15analysts. Representing Tyson cific area. Free and open to the Saturday, Oct. 17 Elmhurst College opens its Foods, he supports eight brand public. Not an Elmhurst Public Library program.

2015-16 theater season with portfolios spanning 11 categoGodspell, the joyous retelling ries with collective retail sales Saturday, Sept. 26 of the parables of Jesus from of well over $3 billion. His As a Smithsonian affiliate, the Gospel of Matthew, featur- prior volunteer work includes the Lizzadro Museum offers ing music and songs that have involvement with the Chicago free admission to visitors pre- become classics. Show times at Cares work-a-thon, IRI’s charsenting a “Celebrate Smith- 8 p.m. each day except Oct. 11 ity auction, and the ConAgra sonian Museum Day” ticket (at 2 p.m.) at the Mill Theatre, annual United Way campaign, available online at smithson- 253 Walter St. General admis- as well as serving as an eleianmag.com/museumday. Tick- sion: $7, students are $5; senior mentary/middle school math et provides admission for two citizens, Elmhurst College fac- tutor. Thompson received his guests. Docent Sakina Bharani ulty and staff are $6. To pur- MBA from the University Of Chicago Graduate School Of

Saturday, Sept. 26 Fall Fest at Churchville Schoolhouse

Program (YDAP) will recognize and honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments, service and/or outstanding contributions to society. This year, eight Dukes of Distinction have been chosen by a panel of judges to be honored. The program is free and open to the public.

Ongoing programs: • “Beer Chicago,” on display now through Feb. 14, 2016, at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take a look at beer culture, taverns, and breweries; learn about different beers brewed right here in Chicago; encounter the “bartender” at an interactive video kiosk. Admission is Free. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org • At the Elmhurst Historical Museum, view By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst. Experience the history of

Elmhurst through an innovative new exhibit that takes a journey of discovery exploring how the city has changed and grown over the past 165 years. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630833-1457.

• A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs 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: americanlegionthb187.org or 630-833-7800.

Chicago a capella welcomes marketing specialist from Elmhurst as new board member Business, after receiving a bachelor’s degree in economics from California State University. A bass guitar player, he also performs in two rock ‘n’ roll bands.

Chicago a cappella is one of the area’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles. Spanning a repertoire from Gregorian chant to the Beatles and beyond, the group is preparing to launch its 23rd season under founding Artistic Director Jonathan Miller. This

season’s concerts, prepared by Music Director John William Trotter and renowned guest music directors, will be presented at ten venues in the Chicago area. Chicago a cappella regularly performs in Oak Park/ River Forest, Naperville, Evanston, and Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The group’s season opens on October 10 in Naperville. Information is available at chicagoacappella. org.

photo by Dee Longfellow

Under the tent

This was the scene under the tent at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, where almost 30 beer crafters turned out to offer samples of their “liquid gold.” Thanks to beautiful weather, the turnout was huge and the general feeling seemed to be that a similar event should be held next year.

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