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At the City Council Meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, City Manager Jim Grabowski will seek the City Council’s approval for his recom mendation in appointing Interim Po lice Chief Michael McLean to Chief of the Elmhurst Police Department. McLean has been serving as Interim Police Chief since April of 2022, fol lowing the medical leave and passing of Chief Michael Ruth. McLean has more than 24 years of law enforcement experience, 22 years working for the City of Elm hurst. He joined the Elmhurst Police Department in January of 2000 after first working as a part-time police officer for the Naperville Park Dis trict. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from West ern Illinois University, a Graduate Certificate in Public Safety Educa tion from the University of Virginia, and he completed his basic police officer training at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. He attended the FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute and graduated from the School of Police Staff and PHOTO Elmhurst Independent ‘Cue’ the good times

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Here are the Faheys – Gretchen, 6, Henry 3 and Margo, “almost 4,” – who had their faces painted and got balloon twists to take advantage of all the fun available for kids at Sunday’s Cue for the Cause, a fundraiser for the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN). The event draws grillers and smokers of ribs and chicken from around the area, who come to compete for trophies and prizes – but mostly bragging rights! More photos inside.

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recruitment and hiring of new of ficers, coordinating and planning incident management for special events in Elmhurst, and supervis ing community programs such as DARE, Peer Jury, and the Traffic Unit.McLean became a certified train er in active shooter response, a pro gram he presented to government, business, and educational institu tions.He also educated young drivers as an Alive at 25 program instruc tor, teaching teens to make sound decisions behind the wheel. “We are extremely fortunate to have Chief McLean’s wealth of experience in our community. Elm hurst residents should rest-assured that as Chief, he will continue to guide our public safety team in providing our community with the highest standards of services,” said Mayor Scott Levin. “Mike really cares about the well-being of our community and has worked his way up within the department to this well-respected role.” McLean holds top degrees and certifications within his field. While at the FBI National Acade my, he studied executive leader ship, organizational management, law enforcement wellness, media relations, and counterterrorism. He was previously assigned as the deputy chief of administration and investigations from 2015 to 2018, then as deputy chief of operations from 2019 until his recent appoint ment as interim chief of police in May of 2022. McLean is a certi fied eligible Chief of Police by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.“Ihave been fortunate to have spent the majority of my career serving this community,” McLean said. “I have a great team of pub lic safety officers and civilian staff, and I’m looking forward to leading them as we continue to protect and serveMcLeanElmhurst.”wasset to be sworn in as Elmhurst’s Police Chief at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Command ExecutiveerntheHeoftionhislicCenterUniversity’sNorthwesternatforPubSafetybefore2015promototherankDeputyChief.completedNorthwestUniversityManagement Program and was recognized in 2017 with the NWU Executive Leadership Award. In 2021, he graduated from the prestigious 11-week FBI Na tional Academy program for law enforcement executives in Quanti co, “IVa.am confident that Chief Mc Lean will provide excellent lead ership and guidance to our police officers and staff within the police department,” said Grabowski. “He has proven to have outstanding management skills, serving in a wide range of assignments and su pervisory roles within the depart ment.”During his initial assignment to the Patrol division, McLean achieved many specialties includ ing field training officer, traffic unit officer, certified breath analysis operator, bicycle patrol officer, and crime prevention officer. He was a DARE instructor for seven years and was recognized several times by both the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) and the Illinois Depart ment of Transportation (IDOT) for outstanding DUI enforcement. In 2004, he was assigned to the Community Oriented Policing Pro gram (COPP). In 2005, McLean was appointed to the Investigations Division as a school resource offi cer at York High School. As a detective, McLean inves tigated juvenile cases occurring at Elmhurst schools and provided ser vices to youth in the community. McLean was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2007 and was assigned as a Patrol supervisor. In 2010, he became the Admin istrative Sergeant, responsible for

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Pictured here is artist Jeremy Johnson who created this mural in the Sunday School area of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, as part of the church’s recent renovation. Johnson said Noah’s Ark was one of his favorite Bible stories from Sunday School. Full story and more photos elsewhere in this issue.

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Left: As these two ‘Cue for the Cause attendees played Jenga and luckily, the young man was able to pull out a piece without causing it all to topple. Behind them, you can see the little tots playing in a sea of Legos. There was also a giant inflatable slide for the kids.

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This magician had children mesmerized with his clever sleight-ofhand tricks that left everyone scratching their heads.

Pictured here is the team known as Big Daddy Q, which took 3rd place for People’s Choice, 2nd place for best ribs and won the Grand Champion Prize for overall best ribs, sauce and chicken. Second overall went to Advantage Trailer BBQ with Webster Grillers placing third. It was all part of Sunday’s Cue for the Cause, a fundraiser for EWAN.

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Right: With baby in arms, Joel Haberkorn of Haber Cue not only took 3rd place in the chicken competition, but also placed 2nd in the People’s Choice competi tion.

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At least, of the barbecue items visitors were able to eat. During the competition, the public is not allowed to eat the food prepared by the competitors, as it all needed to go before the judges. In the meantime, when all those good smells get people’s stomachs growling, Jim Lawshe of Jim’s Barbecue was on hand to serve it up.

There was a lot of fun happening at this year’s Cue for a Cause for the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (EWAN) on Sunday, Sept. 4, but some people had to work – the judges! Yes, these lucky people, which included Mayor Scott Levin and former Mayor Steve Morley, got to sample all the entries from the grillers and had the tough job of choosing the winners in the categories of Chicken, Ribs and Sauce. There was also a People’s Choice award given as well as the Grand Champion.

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Aug. 28 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 1000 block of S. York at 10:19 a.m. A vic tim related he left his vehicle running in the parking lot while he went into a store. Upon returning to his vehicle, he discovered an unknown suspect entered the vehicle and stole his sunglasses.

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Aug. 15-Aug. 27 Theft was reported in the 500 block of E. Grand. A victim related an unknown sus pect(s) removed her parents’ bronze urn from Mount Emblem Cemetery sometime between the above dates.

Aug. 26 Theft was reported in the 1200 block of S. York at 6:33 p.m. A victim reports she left her purse unattended at her desk. Upon re turning to her desk, she learned an unknown suspect took several credit cards, an Illinois driver’s license, cash and checks from her wallet. The victim canceled her cards, and her license was entered into LEADS. And investigation is pending. Aug. 25 Deceptive practice was reported in the 800 block of S. Fairfield at 5:30 p.m. A vic tim related she received an email advising she owed money on a Geek Squad account. The victim contacted the phone number list ed and spoke with an unknown subject who advised the victim to wire money. The vic tim transferred cash before recognizing the call was a scam. July 16 Theft was reported in the 400 block of S. Parkview at 4:25 p.m. A victim reports an unknown suspect took an Amazon package from her front door. Amazon requested a po lice report to process a refund.

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Aug. 27 Genaro Garduno, 21, of Villa Park, and Gina Gutierrez, 20, of Addison, were issued citations for trespassing at the parking deck in the 100 block of N. Addison at 10:13 p.m. Po lice said a reporting officer observed the pair parked on the top floor of the parking deck in violation of the no-trespassing signs.

A victim in the 200 block of N. Oaklawn related his son found a bullet laying on the porch. It was determined the bullet had been fired but there was no damage to property. This case is pending investigation.

Subsequent to an extra patrol of the Larch parking deck in the 100 block of W. 1st at 8 p.m., a reporting officer discovered three fire extinguisher boxes were damaged. Public works was notified.

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Aug. 28 A victim in the 300 block of S. Route 83 told police that a suspect described as a black male between 25 to 35 years old became irate and had thrown a plastic brochure holder at him. The suspect left the business prior to officers’ arrival. This case is pending investigation.

A 19-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of Berteau at 9:51 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect struck the victim several times. The suspect left the scene prior to officers’ arrival but was later located in the area.

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of vic tims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

A complainant in the 200 block of N. Oak lawn related at 7:27 p.m. that unknown per son(s) broke the front window of the front door by unknown means. Video surveillance showed a lawn mower going past the damaged window, possibly causing debris to hit the door, thus breaking it.

Aug. 29 Antwon Avery, 45 (residence not given), was charged aggravated battery and resisting arrest near York and North at 11:51 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a well-being check, Av ery committed battery against a police officer and resisted arrest.

Aug. 27 Erika Torres, 35, of Glendale Heights, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and following too closely near North and Railroad at 1:40 a.m. Identity theft, fraud

A complainant in the 800 block of How ard told police at 4:48 a.m. that he woke to the sound of a person screaming for help. Officers checked the area with no results.

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According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, po lice reported three incidents of catalytic con verters being removed and stolen from a vehi cle at the following locations: two incidents in the Elmhurst-Edward Hospital parking lot at 3:26 p.m. Aug. 27, and at 3:49 p.m. Aug. 29; the other in the 100 block of W. Grand at 4:32 p.m. Aug. 29. Warrant arrest Aug. 31 Police said Eric Normand, 40, of Chica go, was found to have two warrants out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. He also was charged with driving while license sus pended and driving while registration sus pended. Aug. 27 Police said Daniel J. Perez, 29, of Glen Ellyn, and Nichole T. Cassata, 24, of Whea ton, had valid warrants subsequent to a traf fic stop near Roosevelt and Route 83 at 1:05 a.m.

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According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police report ed two incidents of identity theft or fraud in which a victim’s identity was fraudulently used either to make charges on a credit card, open a business, bank or credit account, re ceive unemployment benefits—or a victim was convinced by a subject to deposit money into an account, send a check, or to buy gift cards.

According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported five incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Megan Krull, 20, of Elm hurst, near St. Charles and Route 83 at 11:07 p.m. Aug. 25; Daniel J. Perez, 29, of Glen Ellyn, near Roosevelt and Route 83 at 1:05 a.m. Aug. 27; Kathleen B. Zamudio, 22, of Antioch, near North and Highland at 10:16 p.m. Aug. 27; Eluid J. Colon, 47, of Glen dale Heights, near Lake and Walnut at 8:28 a.m. Aug. 28; and Tyree R. Spencer, 23, of Berkeley, near St. Charles and Kenilworth at 9:28 p.m. Aug. 28. Possession of a controlled substance Aug. 30 Monica Dun, 44, of Hillside, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, transpor tation of open alcohol, while James E. Little, 55, of Maywood, was charged with attempt ed unlawful possession of a controlled sub stance and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 900 block of S. York at 8:09 p.m. Aug. 28 Lazaro G. Garcia, 50, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled sub stance, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass to a vehicle, no valid driv er’s license, and no insurance, while Maria M. Feliciano, 36, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, criminal trespass to a vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Highland at 2:16 a.m. Aug. 27 Damien F. Fuentes, 39, of Elmhurst, was charged with unlawful possession of a con trolled substance and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Chan dler at 9:26 p.m. Giovanni A. Lurigio, 28, of Addison, was charged with unlawful possession of a con trolled substance, possession of drug para phernalia, speeding and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and I-290 at 8:04 p.m. Spencer A. Robb, 28, of Glen Ellyn, was charged with possession of cannabis (more than 500 grams, less than 2,000 grams), two counts of possession of a controlled sub stance and suspended registration, while Nichole T. Cassata, 24, of Wheaton, was charged with possession of a controlled sub stance subsequent to a traffic stop near Roo sevelt and Route 83 at 1:05 a.m. circumstancesSuspicious

Aug. 27 Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of Schiller at 11:27 a.m. A complainant related a suspect described as a white male between 18 and 25 years old concealed three bottles of liquor in his waistband and exited the store without pay ing for the merchandise. In the parking lot, employees confronted the suspect who re linquished the bottles of liquor and walked westbound from the scene. Officers checked the area with no results.

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Aug. 29 Burglary to a vehicle was reported at a business in the 700 block of N. Industrial at 6:12 a.m. A complainant reported an un known suspect(s) forced entry to a locked trailer and removed several packaged tobac co products. This case is pending investiga tion.

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Michael Crane, 29, of Calumet City, and Thomas Kivowitz, 45, of Oak Park, were charged with retail theft and burglary at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 11:57 a.m. Police said a complainant reported the suspects removed liquor and left the store without paying.

Aug. 31 Police said Shannon M. Weaver, 39, of Chicago, was served a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department and charged with three counts of retail theft and burglary, while Joseph M. Reyna, Jr., 30, of Lyons, was served a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department and charged with two counts of retail theft and burglary. According to police, a complainant at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 told police that Weaver and Reyna Jr. stole mul tiple vacuum cleaners and other unknown merchandise and exited the store without paying July 28. Subsequent to an investiga tion, police said the suspects were identified, and arrest warrants were issued on Aug. 26.

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Mazzochi reiterated that “we must support innovation, and invest in workforce development, to ensure those good jobs stay here for the next generation. This is a strong bipartisan issue, where nearly everyone can benefit.” (Editor’s note: This was received from the office of State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi.)

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State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) recently received recognition for her pro-job growth legislative record from the Technology and Manufacturing Association. “A state can’t have good jobs for people across a wide range of educational and experience levels without a robust manufacturing sector,” she said. Mazzochi has visited with local manufacturers throughout the district. “The work that they do touches all sorts of essential functions. One manufactures valves for municipal water systems. Another creates custom automotive tools. Another applies sophisticated engineering to create specialty electronics. We want to keep these kinds of companies in Illinois.”

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DuPage County and officers took the suspects into custody near Cicero and Erie streets in Chicago. At 2:01 p.m., a marked Elmhurst Police car was transporting one of the arrested suspects back to Elmhurst near westbound I-290, just before Austin. The prisoner allegedly kicked out the back window of the police car, exited, and fled the scene. The transporting police officer lost sight of the prisoner in the woods along the south side of the Columbus Park Golf Course. Police are currently looking for Devin M. Revels, 27, a black male, 5’11” tall, 160 pounds, with a face tattoo. He was last seen wearing a tan shirt and was handcuffed. Elmhurst Police and Chicago Police have been searching the area with police K-9s and a helicopter. Anyone with information of the whereabouts of Revels is asked to call 911 immediately.

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Some days—most days— looked like a rainbow because of all the activities, meetings, commitments and veterinary appointments. And I’ll be honest: That calendar stood as a source of pride.Iwas drinking the Kool Aid without paying attention to calories, sugar content or artificial colors and ingredients. I was buying into that brand of cool without even glancing at the label.

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The opposite of busy

On Aug. 29, it was a privilege to host a town hall discussion on the importance of protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare with Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski and Max Richtman, president and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM).

In July, I helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which included a range of provisions to strengthen Medicare and help our seniors. One of the most notable came through reforming Medicare Part D to cap Medicare beneficiaries’ annual out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000.

My comfortable, busy, recently vacuumed carpet got yanked out from under me less than two years ago when a major life circumstance marched in and forcibly grabbed busy from my anxious grasp. I was left holding nothing, standing in nothingness and unable to move anywhere beyond that.

I used to color code my calendar with highlighter markers – one color for each kid and one for my husband and me. I think maybe even the dog and cat had their own highlighter colors, but I’m not sure. I was too busy to commit that to memory.

In that moment, I discovered the opposite of busy. I discovered the nothingness of freedom. The value of unencumbered time. The beauty of a day without commitments. It redefined my life. And it made me realize I have a choice. That we all have a choice. Busy is a choice. It is also an illusion. We tell ourselves we are busy, because it somehow serves our psyche. I’m not sure how, exactly. I think perhaps “busy” serves different purposes for different people. It can alleviate loneliness; it might hide insecurity; it can give value to time spent working at a job, parenting kids or helping aging parents.Again, that is OK. Busy worked for me for many years. But right now, honestly, busy is too complicated for my life. I don’t have the time to be busy. And all I ask is for your understanding and non-judgement. I don’t judge you for being busy; please don’t judge me for the opposite.Idon’t have the drive to be busy right now. I don’t have it in my heart. I just want to be. Be calm. Be at peace. Be in the here and now. Be me. And you can be you, as busy as youJustwish.realize it isn’t for everyone. At least not anymore. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She invites readers to follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

I know a lot of busy people. They use calendars to remind them of their appointment and commitments. They pull out their phone to see if they have 15 minutes of free time anytime in the upcoming week, or maybe month. They talk about the business of busyness because it’s important stuff. It’s fulfillmenthappiness,thetheresometimes.all-encompassing,Oftentimesbecauseisnoescapingit.It’spriceofsuccess,prestige,self-esteemandinlife;busyleadsto

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While the Social Security and Medicare programs have been around since the Roosevelt and Johnson Administrations, their longevity does not guarantee their existence so we must fight to preserve them.

By U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi As chairmanthe of the House holdconsumersprotectresponsibilityPolicy,andonSubcommitteeOversightEconomicConsumerIhavethetoAmericanandmajorcorporations and businesses accountable.

Love and family is cool. Busy, perhaps, may not be.

On Aug. 30 I sent investigatory inquires to four federal agencies— the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Federal Trade Commission—inquiring about how they are incryptocurrencycommitteecompaniesgovernmentalldigitalbeingincludingyears.billionandcryptocurrencyconsequences.andtoalreadytodays,exchangesAmericansdigitalrelativelyKraken,Binance.U.S.,tosafe.punished,toscams,cryptocurrency-relatedcombatingfraudandandwhatelseisneededmakesurethesecrimesareandAmericansarekeptIalsosentinformationrequeststhefivedigitalassetexchanges:Coinbase,FTX,andKuCoin.Withcryptocurrencystillanewandunregulatedasset,andwithmoreinvestingincryptoandcompaniesthesetherearesignificantrisksconsumersdespitethestepstakenbytheprivatesectorpreventfraudfromoccurring.Manyscamsareemerging,AmericansaresufferingtheAtthecurrentpace,investors,bigsmall,aresettoloseover$1duetofraudinthecomingDuetothelackofprotections,insurancecompanieshesitanttoinsurestrictlyassets,itisimperativeinformationfromrelevantagenciesandprivatebeprovidedtotheastohowbesttoendfraudsandscamsthefuture.

Raja Krishnamoorthi represents Illinois’ 8 th Congressional District, which includes parts of Addison, Wood Dale, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Villa Park and Lombard.

My brightly colored rainbow calendar pages were cool because they illustrated happenings in the lives of the people (and perhaps animals) I loved. They showed my priorities were defined by family.

The IRA also capped the cost of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries at $35 per month starting in 2023. These are the types of investments we as a nation should be making in our seniors, and I look forward to these provisions going into full effect.Social Security is also fundamental to the wellbeing of current and future American retirees, and we must do everything we can to strengthen and sustain it, which is why I am a proud co-sponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act. This legislation will ensure the benefits we all earn keep pace with inflation and every dollar of what is owed to us is paid when it comes time to retire. I am immensely proud to have a 100 percent score from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare and I look forward to doing more in the future to continue to justify that honor.Finally, I want to thank everyone again who came out and asked questions and engaged with me during our town hall. These issues are deeply personal to all of us, and conservations like the one held on Aug. 29 are fundamental to moving our country forward.

all these and more. It’s all good. Or maybe not. Take it from someone who used to think she was one of the busiest of the busy—and damn proud of it, thank you very much. I know, because I’ve been there. I was there—for eons. A very, very, very busy person.

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I thought busy was cool. And it was, in a sense, but not in the way I thought at the time.

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These two young men handed out samples to guests from their brewery known as the Haymarket Beer Company. They were one of several craft breweries that came out to share their wares and strut their stuff at last year’s Craft Beer Fest, sponsored by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, on the lawn of the Elmhurst History Museum.

Decline in reported COVID-19 cases moves county to Medium level with someone at high risk for get ting very sick, consider self-test ing to detect infection before con tact.“It is encouraging to see a de crease in the number of COVID-19 cases in DuPage County,” said Karen Ayala, executive director of the DuPage County Health Depart ment.“Fewer cases of COVID-19 in our community lowers the risk of infection and severe outcomes for everyone. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and being up to date with any recommended boost ers reduces the chance of being hospitalized with severe illness due to COVID-19 complications.”

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Due to a decline in the number of reported COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents over the past seven days, according to the Cen ters for Disease Control and Pre vention (CDC), DuPage County is now at the Medium Community Level for two consecutive weeks. When the COVID-19 commu nity level is “Medium,” if you are at high risk of getting sick, wear a high-quality mask or respirator when indoors in public and if you have household or social contact

As of Aug. 28, DuPage County is reporting 171 cases per 100,000 residents over a seven-day period. “COVID-19 can affect anyone, and the disease can cause symp toms ranging from mild to very severe,” Ayala said. “We know that certain things can make people more likely to get very sick with COVID-19. We also know that certain settings and ac tivities can make you more likely to get infected with the virus that causes“UnderstandingCOVID-19. the risk of COVID-19 for yourself and those around you can help you make informed decisions to keep you safe and healthy. If you have risk factors, have a COVID-19 plan in place in case you get sick, and dis cuss that plan with your healthcare provider and those close to you.”

SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Cathy Richardson Cantigny Park is joining EnChro ma, creators of color vision eye wear, to promote International Color Blindness Awareness Month. Col orblind guests who try the glasses during September can enter a prize drawing to win one of two pairs do nated by CantignyEnChroma.participates in the En Chroma Color Accessibility Pro gram, enabling visitors to borrow EnChroma glasses at the information kiosk inside the Cantigny Park Vis itors Center. The special glasses en able colorblind people to experience an expanded range of colors as well as enhanced vibrancy, clarity, and differentiation.“Cantignyis a colorful place, es pecially now with the Mexican ale brije sculptures on display through out the park,” said Magan Ascher, di rector of visitor services. “Colorblind visitors deserve to experience the art and surrounding gardens in the bril liant colors that most of us take for granted.”According to EnChroma, redgreen color blindness affects 350 million people worldwide. The ge netically inherited trait is carried recessively on the X-chromosome, affecting about one in 12 men (8%) and one in 200 women (.5%). En Chroma offers a simple test for color blindness on its website. “During International Color Blind ness Awareness Month, EnChroma strives to educate employers, acces sibility, safety and human resources directors, and teachers, about color vision deficiency by partnering with other organizations and brands that are committed to accessibility,” said Erik Ritchie, CEO of EnChroma. “We applaud the support of Cantigny Park.”There is no charge to borrow the EnChroma glasses at Cantigny (first come, first served) but a $75 deposit is required. To reserve a pair, avail able in multiple sizes, visitors may call 630-260-8263 or email seecol or@cantigny.org at least 48 hours in advance. Cantigny may limit dura tion of use during times of high de mand at the park. The two giveaway pairs of En Chroma glasses are adult sized. Those who try the glasses during Color Blindness Awareness Month are automatically entered in the drawing. Those needing prescription lenses are not eligible. Contact lens users and those who wear glasses just for reading or driving are eligible. Winners will be announced in early October.Cantigny Park is open daily from 7 am to sunset. For more information and a calendar of upcoming events, please visit Cantigny.org.

The Community Level is con sidered “Medium” when a coun ty reports fewer than 200 new COVID-19 cases and less than 20 new COVID-19 hospital admis sions per 100,000 residents (sev en-day total) or if COVID-19 pa tients are occupying less than 15 percent of intensive care unit beds (seven-day average).

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A Public Hearing to approve a proposed prop erty Tax levy increase for the Bensenville Fire Protection District No. 1 for 2022 will be held on September 14, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. at the Bensen ville Park District 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the Public Hearing and present testimony to the District may contact Jeff Agonath, Treasurer, P.O. Box 225, Bensenville, IL 60106. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended for 2021 were $263,171. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $412,022. This represents 56.5% in crease over the previous year. The property tax es extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2021 were $0 (Zero). The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt ser vice and public building commission leases for 2022 are $0 (Zero). This represents no change over the previous year. The total taxes for 2021 were $263,171. The estimated total property tax es to be levied for 2022 are $412,022. Published by Order of the Board of Trustees of Said District. (Published in the The Elmhurst Independent, The Addison Independent, The Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Sept. 8, 2022)424217

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ECPA to host ‘An Intimate Evening with Cathy Grammy-nominated singer to share her story

Join First Church families for a free cookout to celebrate the classes, events, and ministries offered for the upcoming school year. Food, Beverages, Games, and Activities will be Provided SEPTEMBER 11TH Following the 10:30 am Worship Service 232 S. York Street, Elmhurst ALL are Welcome!

On Monday, Sept. 19, the Elm hurst Centre for the Performing Arts (ECPA) will present its inaugural artist Cathy Richardson for an acous tic evening at Elmhurst Hall, where the Grammy-nominated singer will share the story of her musical career, which includes her time as lead sing er of Jefferson Starship. Born in Burr Ridge, Cathy attended Hinsdale Cen tral High School, but since 1995, she has called Elmhurst home. In fact, she recently accepted a position on the ECPA Board of Directors. Settle in for great acoustic music and hear herDoorsstory. open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. in Elmhurst Hall, 119 N. York in downtown El mhurst.There will be a Q&A session mod erated by Becky Marianetti, York High School choral and theatre di rector. Limited general seating. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well. For tickets and information, visit ecpa-elmhurst.org.

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The move was part of Abbott’s protest of President Joe Biden’s decision in April to end what are known as Title 42 expulsions—a practice used during the Trump ad ministration to immediately expel immigrants, including asylum seek ers, arriving at the U.S.-Mexico bor der based on public health concerns related to “PresidentCOVID-19.Biden’sinaction at our southern border continues putting the lives of Texans—and Ameri cans—at risk and is overwhelm ing our communities,” he said in a statement. “To continue providing much-needed relief to our small, overrun border towns, Chicago will join fellow sanctuary cities Wash ington, D.C. and New York City as an additional drop-off location.” “Mayor Lightfoot loves to tout the responsibility of her city to wel come all regardless of legal status,” he continued, “and I look forward to seeing this responsibility in action as these migrants receive resources from a sanctuary city with the ca pacity to serve them.”

At least 60 migrants arrived in Chicago Aug. 31 on buses from Tex as as part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s ongoing policy to send un documented immigrants to so-called “sanctuary cities.” But Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, both Demo crats, say the new arrivals are wel come in Illinois, and they are vow ing to make sure the new arrivals receive essential services.

“Illinois welcomes refugees, asy lum seekers and immigrants and we are working with federal and city officials to ensure that these indi viduals are treated with respect and safety as they look to connect with their family and friends,” Pritzker said in a Abbottstatement.launched the program in April when he issued a memo di recting the state’s Department of Emergency Management “to begin coordinating the voluntary transpor tation” of immigrants who had been released from federal custody. Abbott began by busing immi grants to Washington, D.C., and lat er to New York City. Chicago is the third city he has targeted to receive immigrants.TheChicago Sun-Times report ed that most of those arriving Aug. 31 originated from Venezuela, a country in the grips of a yearslong economic crisis that has reportedly forced some 6.8 million inhabitants to leave their homeland.

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A spokesperson for the mayor quickly fired back, posting a state ment on Twitter around 8:30 p.m. saying: “We know that racism, discrimination, and human cruelty have played a pivotal role in how immigrants are received within our borders, and we are still working to recover from the previous presiden tial administration, which encour aged this behavior. This is such an important moment for Chicago as a city has been a sanctuary for thou sands of newcomers. We are wel coming them and we will not turn our backs on those who need our help the most.”

The rebates don’t apply to hybrids or vehicles not licensed for Illinois roads. It also doesn’t apply to rented or leased vehicles. The purchaser must reside in Illi nois on the date of the vehicle pur chase and it must be purchased at a state-licenses dealer. Documenta tion requirements include a copy of purchase invoice, proof of purchase, vehicle registration, and IRS W-9 or W-8 forms. The purchaser must also own the vehicle for 12 months.

As of July 1, the fund paying out the rebates had a balance of $17.9 million, and rebates were subject to funding availability.

The Illinois Environmental Pro tection Agency, which administers the rebates, gives priority to low-in come applicants whose income doesn’t exceed 80 percent of the state median income and expedites grants to those individuals. Thus far, as of Aug. 25, according to IEPA, the state has received 72 low-in come applications and approved 22 of them. It had received 898 that didn’t meet the low-income thresh old.More information can be found here cle-Rebates.aspx.topics/ceja/Pages/Electric-Vehihttps://www2.illinois.gov/epa/

EV rebates A state rebate program for the purchase of an electric vehicle re mains open through Sept. 30, and the state announced this week a new rebate application window will open on Nov. 1.

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The state announced this week that it and surrounding states have been granted a federal emergency waiver by the U.S. EPA that allows for high volatility gasoline to be sold through Sept. 15. The governor’s office said it will reduce fuel disruptions following an Aug. 24 fire which broke out at a BP facility in Whiting, Ind., which pro duces 430,000 barrels of oil per day. Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin also requested and were granted the waiver which, the Pritzker adminis tration noted, would boost the use of ethanol produced by Illinois corn farmers.“After learning of the electrical fire at the BP facility in Whiting, our administration has taken proactive steps to increase gas supply and re duce barriers so all Illinoisans have access to the fuel they need,” Pritz ker said in a news release. “This co ordinated effort with our neighbor ing states will reduce the chance of disruptions and keep the people and businesses of Illinois moving.” Energy assistance As of Sept. 1, low-income fami lies in Illinois can begin applying for state assistance on their natural gas, propane and electricity bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, has $300 million available. Families can apply by visiting helpillinois families.com or by calling 1-833711-0374. Information on other state assistance programs can be found on that website as well.

LIHEAP provides one-time pay ments directly to energy service pro viders on behalf of recipients. Families who earn up to two times the federal poverty level are eligible for LIHEAP. That works out to a 30-day gross income below $2,265 for a one-person household, $3,052 for a 2-person home, $3,838 for a three-person home, $4,625 for four people, $5,412 for five people and $6,198 for six people. The level of assistance received is needs-based, and last year’s LI HEAP recipients received an av erage of $1,330 per household, ac cording to the governor’s office.

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Remodeled entrances at Epiphany Lutheran Church included re positioning some of the congregation’s stained-glass windows for a fresh, bright new look.

Epiphany Lutheran Church’s “Rejoice and Renew” renovation includes power-washing some of the building’s exterior to make things bright and new.

“I watched with amazement as Jer emy considered how best to represent this story for our children and the mu ral came to life,” Pastor Ron Feltman said. “We’re so lucky to have had such an accomplished artist add a personal touch to the newly-renovated space. I hope our children will appreciate that it was created by someone who learned the great stories of the Bible in the very rooms where they are learning now. We’re so thankful to Jeremy for this gift.”The artist said he appreciates the chance to create artwork of “this mar velous, epic story for the church. For myself, this was a true opportunity and reward all on its own.”

A welcoming new look will greet families Sept. 11 as Epiphany Lutheran Church opens its doors for a Commu nity Open House and Block Party.

The Elmhurst congregation will dedicate its newly renovated building, including remodeled entrances and classrooms, as well as enhanced sound and screens for worship. Epiphany Lutheran, at the corner of Spring Road and Valette Street, sees its 30-month, multimillion-dollar project as a commitment to serve the commu nity for decades to come. “Epiphany’s renovation is a result of many members working together for years, envisioning new ways that the building could be as welcoming as the members of this congregation,” said Pastor Anna Ernst. Sunday School and worship are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11, with the Community Open House and Block Party to follow at 10:30 a.m. Epiphany’s “Rejoice and Renew” renovation project was aimed to make its facilities “more safe, more attractive and inviting, more accessible” for the Elmhurst community on Sunday and throughout the week, said member Chip Johnson, who serves as congre gational liaison with contractors. An other benefit, he said, are savings on operating costs. Pastor Ernst said she was thrilled that Epiphany’s members “chose to generously invest in the future of their children, youth and family ministries by renovating and freshening up some of our Sunday School classrooms, and especially for giving high school youth a new and modernized space to call theirEquallyown.” exciting, she said, “the whole building is now much more accessible for those who use wheel chairs, canes, or walkers with our new drop-off entrance off the parking lot, andEpiphanyelevator.”has long shared its facil ities with many community organiza tions, Pastor Ernst said. Renovation completed, the congregation will wel come back, among others, Elmhurst Children’s Theater, 12-step groups, and Boy Scouts, she said.

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Nine-foot giraffes, elephants and li ons will lead the march when Sunday School resumes Sept. 11 at Epiphany Lutheran in Elmhurst.

The animals are in a new floor-toceiling mural depicting the biblical sto ry of Noah’s Ark, painted by Chicago land artist Jeremy Johnson to brighten the renovated Sunday School area.

Johnson, who grew up in Elmhurst and praises his early art training at York High School, said he saw the project as “an opportunity to provide my church with a colorful mural…plus a chance to illustrate one of my favorite stories taught in Sunday School.”

The church’s welcome mat is out for new guests, too, she said, starting with updated, well-lit entrances: “Consider yourself invited to stop by and see for yourself!”

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Animals make their way to Noah’s Ark from all directions across Jeremy Johnson’s floor-to-ceiling mural in the Sunday School area of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Elmhurst. Johnson says his Noah’s Ark mural at Epiphany Lutheran portrays one of his favorite Bible stories from Sunday School.

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The 30-by-9-foot hallway mural was painted freehand with a full color palette, said Johnson, who constructed a 3-foot pole to hold a brush as needed.

A new entrance on Vallette Street welcomes families as Epiphany Lutheran Church dedicates its “Rejoice and Renew” property reno vation on Sept. 11.

The mural’s perspective, he said, al lowed him to show animals in various points of the landscape all making their way to safety on the Ark.

1. Elevator installed 2. Three remodeled classrooms, plus new hallway ceilings and light ing3. New center for middle-school and high-school youth 4. New entrances and coffee/wel coming area 5. New carpeting, flooring and painting throughout the building 6. Updated sanctuary technology 7. New washrooms on lower level 8. New heating and AC units, elec trical system 9. Landscaping upgrades 10. Updated fire and smoke alarm system

Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. Analog to Digital Conversion Get to know equipment that will convert your cassettes, records, film, and VHS tapes into a digital format. In-person. Registration with an EPL card required. elmlib.org/events.

Monday, Sept. 12 from 5-6 p.m. Zoom Virtual Events for Everyone Events, discussions, meetings, and more are taking place via Zoom. Learn how you can access this plat form to attend or host events. In-person. Registration with an EPL card required. elmlib.org/events.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 12-2 p.m. In Stitches Needleworkers Knitters, crocheters, and needle workers of all skill levels: Bring a project on which to work, share knowledge with others, and have fun!No registration required.

Monday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Scrabble Club Play a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels welcome. No registration required. Monday, Sept. 12 from 1-3 p.m. Chess Club Join us for a friendly game of chess on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of eachNomonth.registration required.

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Monday, Sept. 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. Not Quite: Asian Americans and the “Other” in the Era of the Pandemic and the Uprising Ada Cheng, professor-turned-sto ryteller, shares personal stories that explore themes of racial profiling, the image of the perpetual foreigner, and the anti-Asian racism. Her per formance will be followed by a facil itatedHybriddialogue.event. Registration re quired. elmlib.org/events.

The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 • 15 MEMBER NMLSID#528825866-892-1LSB• LakesideBank.com10Locations We’ll be serving The Original Rainbow Cones to all, at our Lakeside Bank Elmhurst branch! It’s free! It’s fun! It’s fabulous and delicious! Plus, we’ll have face painting, balloon animals and games! You won’t want to miss this kid-focused and family-friendly event. Join us in our parking lot. We’ll have tents in case of rain. Either way, we promise you a rainbow! Social FREE!JOINSaturday,US!

Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 7-8 p.m. Music Crash Course: Conducting 101 Ever wonder how a conductor is able to lead musicians by waving their baton? Gain insights into how conductors lead musical ensembles through non-verbal communication techniques and learn some simple patterns to try at home. Hybrid. Registration required. el mlib.org/events. Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. American Mah Jongg: Open Play Gather every Wednesday for American Mah Jongg, a game of skill, strategy, calculation and a cer tain amount of chance. In-person. No registration re quired.

GMTT brings Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ to the stage King’s butler and jester are played by real life husband and wife, Scott and Elizabeth Surowiecki. Also ap pearing in the show are Harry Davis as the Boatswain, Debbie Proska of Lombard as the Ship’s Master, and Maggie Opal as Juno. Two young ac tors, Alice Payton of Villa Park and Caitlin O’Connor of Elmhurst, will alternate performances, appearing as young Miranda. The show is directed by GreenMan artistic director David Soria. Behind the scenes, the production team in cludes stage manager Maggie Opal, dialogue coach and “verse nurse” Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff, techni cal director Jim Ocasek, designing props and costumes are Alma Read and Debbie Proska, sound design is by Becca Easley, Katie Soria heads up set painting, original music is by Steven Krage, and the dramaturg is Mary-Carol Riehs. For tickets and information, call 630-464-2646, or visit greenmanthe atre.org.

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GreenMan Theatre returns to regular performances this fall with Shakespeare’s comic romance “The Tempest.” Many talented local actors are set to appear in the production which runs for three weeks, starting Friday, Sept. 16. Performances take place at GreenMan Theatre’s space at 232 S. York St. Shows are Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Oct. 2. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/ seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets please call 630-4642646, or visit greenmantheatre.org to buy tickets online. “The Tempest” is one of Shake speare’s Romances, plays that com bine a love story with mythic or magical settings, often with a stormy background story of revenge. These plays don’t end tragically but with forgiveness and celebration. “The Tempest” is set on a magical island somewhere in the Mediterranean, where Prospero and his daughter Mi randa have been stranded for twelve years after his brother, Antonio, usurps his Dukedom. With the help of a magical spirit, Ariel, he creates a tremendous storm to shipwreck Antonio and the court of Naples. We meet a colorful cast of charac ters, including the vengeful creature, Caliban, who plots with two of the King’s servants to take over the is land. Meanwhile, the King’s son Fer dinand falls in love with Prospero’s daughter. In the end, all is resolved; Prospero forgives his brother, grants Ariel freedom, and prepares to leave theReturningisland. to GreenMan’s stage will be Jim Turano as Prospero. Jim starred in GreenMan’s production of “Glengarry Glen Ross” and recently appeared in “Who’s Afraid of Virgin ia Woolf” at Invictus Theatre Com pany in Chicago. Kay Rower appears as his daughter, Miranda. The part of Ariel is played by Katherine Da misch, who recently appeared as Ma ria in Summerplace Theatre’s “The Sound of Music.” Justin Vidovic will play the deformed creature Caliban, servant to Prospero. Justin directed GreenMan’s production of “Mon strous Regiment.” Prospero’s wicked brother is played by Katharina Beck erleg. The King is played by Green Man veteran Rhys Read. The King’s son Ferdinand is played by Elliot Brtva. Other members of his royal court are played by Duard Mosley as Gonzalo, Matt Walsh as Sebastian, Richard Holloman as Adrian. The

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• Attending the “Take Action Against Hunger” livestream panel discussion on Sept. 14

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• “Round-Up at the Register” at Ebel’s Ace Hardware, at 1028 S. York Rd., to support EYFP during the month of September.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 7-8 p.m. Virtual Author Visit with Marlee Matlin: From Oscar to West Wing and Beyond In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Marlee Matlin shares the highs and lows of her life as an actor and activist. Presented in partnership with Illinois Libraries Presents. Live on Zoom. Registration re quired. elmlib.org/author.

rants for a special Dine Away Hunger on Sept. 21

• Wearing orange on Hunger Ac tion Day on Sept. 23 to raise aware ness of food insecurity and our com munity’s efforts to end it

• Launching your own food and supply drive in your school, work place or neighborhood using PRC’s toolkits as a guide.

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• Participating in the Wheaton Li ons’ Club Hunger Food Drive from Sept. 20 – Oct. 4

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With rising inflation costs affect ing everything from fuel prices to food costs, Hunger Action Month is more important than ever. During the month of September, the Elm hurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry is launching its first annual “Change Hunger” Campaign. The average number of families served per month has increased by roughly 26% over last year’s num bers. Help EYFP in its mission to bring “Food, Compassion, and Hope” to the local community by taking part in its September initia tive in one of several ways:

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• As always, donations are appre ciated and volunteers are welcome. For more information about EY FP’s services, or to get more in volved, visit our website. Keep up with announcements with our Face book page.

• Tagging PRC in your stories and posts when you volunteer or drop off donationsYoucan also volunteer, become a monthly donor or double your gift’s impact through an employer’s matching gift Communityprogram.members can stay updated on the PRC Community’s activities throughout the month by following us on social media, signing up for our e-newsletter, and checking our website.

• Put your spare change to good use by donating it to EYFP. Coin jars will be available at the Pan try and participating collection lo cations (The Wagner Community Center, Sugar Creek Golf Course, and Centennial Park Rec Center) throughout the month of Septem ber.• Support one of the four local restaurants who are each sponsor ing giveback programs on a differ ent day during the campaign.

Visit Doc’s Victory Pub (Wednesday, Sept. 21), HB Jones (Monday, Sept. 26), and Victory Meat & Seafood (Wednesday, Oct. 5) when 25% of sales on those dates will go to EYFP. Visit EYFP’s Facebook page for reminders as dates approach.

Thursday, Sept. 15 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Genealogy Club: Deciphering Other Languages Overseas documents are becoming easier to find, but what if you don’t speak the language? Genealogists Jacquie Schattner shares tips and tricks for deciphering documents in most European languages, plus ideas to help read old German script. Hybrid. Registration required. el mlib.org/events. Thursday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Senior SmartphonesTech: and Tablets Bring your smartphone or tablet and we will answer your questions and provide tips on how to use your personalIn-person.devices.Registration with an EPL card required. elmlib.org/events.

People’s Resource Center (PRC) is recognizing Hunger Action Month all September through events, oppor tunities to get involved and digital content to raise awareness of food insecurity in DuPage County. Hunger Action Month is a nation wide awareness campaign designed to raise awareness of food insecurity and to inspire neighbors to take ac tion in their communities.

‘Change Hunger’ with EYFP during Hunger Action Month

As first deputy for community en gagement in Chicago’s Office of the Mayor and director of the city’s Of fice of New Americans, Nubia Will man is responsible for immigration policy and programming throughout Chicago to ensure that the city re mains a welcoming one. Willman will present “There is No Line: Demystifying Our Complex Immigration System,” this year’s César Chavéz Intercultural Lecture at Elmhurst University on Wednes day, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Frick Center, Founders Lounge on the Uni versityWillman’scampus.work includes leading Chicago’s census efforts and work ing with community stakeholders to increase services and access for im migrant and refugee communities. In 2021 the national, bipartisan im migration research and advocacy or ganization New American Economy named Chicago the most welcoming city for immigrants in the United States.Before joining the mayor’s office, Willman, who also is an attorney, worked at Legal Aid Chicago, where she supervised the immigration proj ect in the Immigrants and Workers’ Rights Practice Group. She repre sented survivors of gender-based crimes, migrant workers, human trafficking survivors, and low-wage workers seeking immigration and employmentAdmissionrelief.isfree and all are wel come to attend. For more informa tion and to RSVP, visit elmhurst.edu/ cultural.

Chicago’s Immigration Policy Chief to deliver Cesar Chavez Lecture

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Last year, Arts DuPage launched its ChARTer membership program, built for DuPage County arts organiza tions, artists, and arts supporters. The program offers member-only benefits and helps Arts DuPage support, pro mote and advocate for the arts. Mem bers have attended exclusive tours of exhibits and arts facilities. For more information, visit org/ArtsMembership.dupagefoundation.

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“As one of the largest human ser vices agencies in the County, we know how food insecurity can affect a household,” said Christina LePage, vice president of programs at PRC. “Our grocery assistance programs and wider array of services can of fer a little extra support so they can worry less and focus on taking care of their families.” PRC participates in the campaign every year by engaging staff, vol unteers and community members to get involved, learn more and spread awareness of our services. This year, the community is en couraged to get involved with PRC’s campaign by:

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Arts DuPage, a DuPage Foundation initiative, received an $8,600 grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) through federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).“We are thrilled to be the recipient of this grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency,” said Debbie Vene zia, director of Arts DuPage. “The funding will help us further our mis sion of supporting, promoting, and advocating for the arts in DuPage County. As a local arts agency, Arts DuPage will now be better prepared to raise awareness and heighten the visi bility of the arts within the community and enable us to continue bolstering the more than 400 arts organizations that make up our vibrant arts sector.” Arts DuPage is best known for arts dupage.org, its comprehensive event website for arts and entertainment. Through this platform, Arts DuPage showcases the vibrant local arts com munity, which generates cultural, eco nomic, and social benefits for DuPage County and its residents.

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• Visit Gambino’s Italian Deli from Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 15 when 25% of proceeds from a designated sand wich will go to the Pantry. Check EYFP’s Facebook page for more details once the sandwich is an nounced.

Pam Topper Savannah Everett Chamber of Commerce Week part of ECCI’s September celebrations

In celebration of Chamber of CommIn celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois, the El mhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry is sponsoring a month of networking and fundraising events and offer recruitment incentives for new and reactivating members. Governor J.B. Pritzker has pro claimed September 11-17 as Cham ber of Commerce Week in Illinois and Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin has issued a similar Mayoral Proc lamation in Elmhurst. To better recruit prospective members, ECCI offers a new “What’s in it for You?” brochure detailing the benefits of each mem bership tier and the two sponsor ship levels. The brochure was de signed and printed compliments of The Stevens Group. As an additional incentive for businesses to join (or rejoin) in September, the $25 registration fee will be Chamberwaived.Month networking events include “Networking on the 9s,” the Elmhurst Chamber’s 74th Annual Golf Outing at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park on Fri day, Sept. 23; the monthly Business After Hours to be hosted by Elm hurst Bank on Wednesday, Sept. 14; and the monthly Membership Breakfast co-hosted by Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and The Law Offices of Mia S. McPherson, which took place on Thursday, Sept. 1. In September, the first-ever web site for the ECCI Centennial Cele bration NFP’s Civic Hall of Fame public memorial is projected to go live. A portable version of the 65inch touchscreen TV will debut at the Elmhurst Public Library in De cember. This was received from the Elm hurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 • 17 AUGUST 31 - OCTOBER 16 DOWNTOWN AURORA PARAMOUNTAURORA.COMTICKETSSTARTAT$28 422634 The Moreci Family Invites You to Experience the Finest Selection of Italian Cuisine. Roberto’s Ristorante Features One-of-a-Kind Gourmet Specialties Custom Created by Experienced Chefs Inquire about our private party luncheons for Memorials, Corporate Meetings, Graduations, Confirmations, Weddings & Baptisms $150 OFF On Full Slab of Ribs Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid In Dining Room Expires Sept. 15, 2022 Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria $100 OFF On 14”, 16” or 18” Pizza Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid In Dining Room Expires Sept. 15, 2022 Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria FREE 2 Liter of Soda with $15 Purchase or More Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid In Dining Room Expires Sept. 15, 2022 Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria $100 OFF On 14”, 16” or 18” Pizza Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid In Dining Room Expires Sept. 15, 2022 Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria 423142 Open 7 Days A Week M-Th. 11am-10pm • Fri. 11am-11pm • Sat. 12pm-11pm • Sun. 12pm-10pm Roberto’s Pizzeria Established in 1962 FAST DELIVERY AND CARRY OUT SERVICE 483 SPRING ROAD, ELMHURST • 630-279-8474 • www.robertosristorante.com Try StadiumOurPizza Carry-Out & OnlyDelivery 483 SPRING ReservationsELMHURSTROAD630.279-8486Pizzeria630.279.8474www.robertosristorante.com DOWNLOAD THE ROBERTO’S APP Order online and receive Royalty points Let our Family cater to your Family!! Call for Details. Call us for Carry Out or Delivery Service Enjoy Our Outdoor Dining Area ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATINGOUR60YEAR Sept. 8, 2022 •17 The elmhursT IndependenT Real eS tate/BuSineSS

Community Bank of Elmhurst welcomes new staff

Community Bank of Elmhurst (CBE) president & CEO Rich Re ichert recently announced the hiring of two new employees, Pam Topper and Savannah Everett. Both will pri marily work at the Butterfield Road CBETopper,location.anElmhurst resident with many years of experience as an ad ministrative assistant, will be serv ing as a receptionist and safe deposit box attendant. Everett, who recently moved to Elmhurst, will serve as a Universal Banker and has experience in the “CBErole.is pleased to add these two individuals to our staff,” Reichert said. “They will fit well as we contin ue to stress that ‘We Know Elmhurst. We Are Elmhurst’.”

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Nothing left to do with this professionally remodeled 4 bed / 2 bath ranch. Painted brick exterior with new roof, soffit, fascia and gutters, and exterior doors. The main level offers a wideopen layout with white kitchen with huge island, quartz counters and backsplash, eating area, dinette area, and large living room - all with new luxury vinyl plank flooring. All new stainlesssteel appliances, recessed lighting, doors, and trim. The main level has 2 bedrooms with new carpet and ceiling fans and ample closet space and a remodeled full bathroom with designer tilework. The full basement offers two more bedrooms with new carpet, double closets, a large family room, a dedicated storage room, full remodeled bathroom with double sink vanity and walk-in shower and a large laundry room. Oversized 2.5 car detached garage and back patio. Brand new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. $539,900

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Rare opportunity in sought after Cherry Farm. This classic American Foursquare is set on a 280 ft deep, almost 1/2-acre lot on prestigious Prairie Avenue. The large covered front porch welcomes you into this character-filled home with original hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, large living room with fireplace, 4-seasons sunroom, eat-in kitchen, and 1st floor bedroom with attached 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor has 3 large bedrooms, one with a large screened in balcony, and full bathroom. The 3rd level is finished for a potential 5th bedroom or office. The basement is mostly finished with a large rec room, full bathroom, laundry and tons of storage. The exterior grounds are professionally landscaped with mature trees. Backyard offers many outdoor entertaining options - pool, sports court, fire pit, etc. 2 car detached garage. Home may also be torn down for new construction. $899,900

Downtown Elmhurst! Rarely Available/Affordable 1 Bed/1 Bath Condo in Downtown Elmhurst! 1st Floor Unit with Parking Spot right off the Walk Out Patio. Storage in Basement. Steps from Restaurants/Bars, Metra Train Station, Elmhurst University, and much more! 159,000 Build Your Dream Home! Incredible opportunity to build the home of your dreams on this 1/3-acre property in south Elmhurst. One of Elmhurst’s best kept secrets with lower taxes while still offering coveted SD205 education. Well developed area with many surrounding new/newer homes. Close to Butterfield Park and Oak Brook shopping mall and restaurants. Quiet location with great highway access to anywhere in Chicagoland. $299,900

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Spring Road DistrictBusiness Classic storefront in Prairie Corner building at Spring and Eggleston. This unit has been a Country Companies Insurance field office for 19 years. Space plan includes 4 private offices, secretary/reception plus file storage and IT storage. Handicap bathroom. Call Mickey Muisenga to set up an appointment to see this property....630494-0178

Great opportunity to be in the heart of Elmhurst on an oversized 65 x 150 lot with alley access. A short walk or 9-iron away from downtown Elmhurst and its Metra, get a chance to work with this experienced Elmhurst builder to customize every detail. 4,700sf of finished living space across 3 levels with an attached 3 car heated garage with epoxy flooring. 4 large beds & 3 baths up with laundry room & bonus room (possible 5 bed up plan). 65’ wide lot will allow for a wide-open 1st floor, huge mudroom, wet bar, pantry, 1st floor office, great room with fireplace, breakfast room and sure to be a chef’s/entertainer’s dream kitchen. Finished basement with media room, bedroom, full bath, exercise room and storage. Rare, rear alley access allows for many build-to-suit options, i.e. detached garage with “man-cave” above. En dless options with this size lot & alley access. Get involved early to have a say in everything! Pictures are of other homes recently completed by this builder. $1,429,000

Nestled right in the Heart of Downtown Elmhurst, This Home boasts 4 BRs, 5 BTHs, and over 3,330 sq ft of Living Space as well as a Finished Basement. 1st Floor includes - Formal Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, 1st Floor Office, Large Eat in Dining Area, Mudroom and Large Private Family Room off the back of the House with Full Bathroom. 2nd Floor Laundry. 4 Spacious Bedrooms on the 2nd Floor - Primary Bedroom w/ a Full Bathroom and Walk in Closet. The Spiral Staircase in the Primary Bedroom takes you up to the Loft/Private Area w/ Cedar Closet and Dual Access to Rec and Playroom/Possible 5th Bedroom. $815,000

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LEASING OPPORTUNITY Retail / Office For Lease Prime office or retail storefront available in the Spring Road Business District. Great exposure for your business with high visibility. Set near the IL Prairie Path in a vibrant business district with many well established businesses. 1,600 SF of “vanilla box” shell space with 2 bathrooms, 2 private parking spots + street parking in front and large municipal lot in rear for clients/ customers. Water included in rent, tenant pays for all other utilities. Available immediately. $2,667/mo base rent + gas + electric.

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The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 • 21 Join us for a FREE Educational Webinar Tuesday, September 20th 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. To TheArtisWay.com/Independent331-209-5499Register Virtually Hosted by Artis Senior Living of Elmhurst: 123 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Check out our other nearby communities in Bartlett, Lakeview and Wilmette.

Presented by Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks. Lori La Bey is a passionate advocate who searches for ways to shift our dementia care culture from crisis to comfort. She was recognized by Sharecare as the #1 Influencer Online for Alzheimer’s. As a professional speaker and daughter of a mother with dementia for over 30 years, Lori gets it! This program is designed to help families and friends deal with caring for a loved one with dementia. Participants will walk out with a new understanding of the multilevel dynamics at play when a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia comes into play. We’ll discuss real-life situations, actions and reactions of all involved as days unfold into months and years. The overall goal of this presentation is to remove the fear associated with dementia and get people to realize the true joy which can be embraced when living in the moment.

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The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 • 27 Sales/Marketing Blacktop/Paving/Dirt BUSINESS & SERVICE Serving Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard & Villa Park Elmhurst Office (630) 834-8244 In-Print and Onlne at www.TheIndependentNewspapers.com Classifieds Lombard Office (630) 627-7010 In-Print and Onlne at www.Lombardian.info Landscaping/Lawn/Garden FIND YOUR NEXT HOME IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! Plumbing BuildingRemodelingRepair/ GREG STEBEN CARPENTRY Small Home Repairs and Remodeling General Carpentry 30 Years Experience “Specializing in Quality Workmanship and Attention to Detail” 630-495-8077 247155 Need NextFindingHelpYourHome? Check Our RealSectionEstate Call 630-834-8244 for details on placing an ad 222787 REAL ESTATE Painting ANNOUNCEMENT Lessons Concrete Wanted Tree Service T & M TREE SERVICE • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming • Bush Removal • Stump Grinding • Free wood chips • Free Estimates • Insured Call 630-303-4641Todd 403865 Call Classifieds at CALL Elmhurst (630) 834-8244 or Lombard (630) 627-7010 TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD! EMPLOYMENT CARL WUNSCHEL BLDRS. • Interlocking •Kitchen/BathroomFlooringRemodeling•TileInstallation&Painting-GuaranteedWorkmanshipFor a fair quote & prompt service call 630-220-8138(cell) or 630-627-7844 369531

Participation is easy with 3 simple steps: 1) sign up online; 2) get out and hike at some time between now and Thursday, Oct. 27; 3) turn in the Take a Hike! Tracker with six com pleted hikes to earn the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award.

Note: Hikes can be completed any where. Trails listed online are sug gestions only. The Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award includes either a commemo rative pin, medallion or, for first time participants, a walking stick with a commemorative medallion. Start a collection—there will be a new de sign every year! To register, sign up for weekly emails about special events, see an interactive hiking map and more, vis it the Take a Hike! Challenge website at en/take-a-hike.www.EEHealth.org/healthy-driv

The DuPage County Health De partment (DCHD) is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County in 2022. A Medinah resident in their 60s became ill in mid-August. WNV is transmitted to people by infected mosquitos. Approximately one in five people who are infected with WNV will develop symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Less than one percent will develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflam mation of the brain or surrounding tissues).Witha recent increase in mosquito batches testing positive for the pres ence of WNV, the DCHD is asking residents to stay active and safe out doors by protecting themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of con tracting WNV, especially when being active outside. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites and follow the four Ds of defense.

• Dress: Wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes when outside to cover the skin.

EEHealth news Get moving this fall with the Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge

• Dusk to dawn: wear repellant outdoors during these prime times for mosquito activity. Residents are encouraged to check the Personal Protection Index (PPI) on the Health Department’s website for the most up-to-date information on WNV ac tivity.The current level is 2 which indi cates high numbers of infected mos quitoes in most areas and at least one human WNV case.

home, yard, or business. Scrub and refill pet water dishes and bird baths regularly.•Defend: Use an insect repellant containing DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions.

Violence prevention: For programs that include street intervention, vic tim services, case management, and other engagement and wrap around support services for those at highest risk of harming or being harmed by gun related violence. Trauma informed behavioral health services: For programs that include mental and behavioral health interventions that address trauma re covery and other mental health im provements, specifically to mediate the high correlation between family adversity, trauma and violence, and subsequent involvement in gun relat edYouthactivity.intervention services: For programs that include mentoring, employment skills development, life skills development, assistance with accessing education/vocational pro gramming and employment, as well as other activities that promote pos itive engagement for high-risk youth ages 11-24.

• Drain: Drain those items that collect standing water around your Gov. JB Pritzker last week an nounced opportunities for organiza tions to apply for an additional $100 million in grants to fund gun vio lence prevention programs in munic ipalities across Illinois. This funding, part of the Reimag ine Public Safety Act (RPSA), will support nonprofit community-based organizations and local governments in 16 municipal areas outside of the City of Chicago as they work to pre vent and interrupt gun violence in theirThiscommunities.$100million builds on $113 million in funding made available in May as well as $10 million in funding surged to Chicago and other areas of the state in advance of the summer.“This administration is delivering historic levels of violence preven tion funding to interrupt violence and keep our communities safe,” said Pritzker. “I am grateful for the thoughtful work of our Local Ad visory Councils in recommending community-specific solutions that can get at the root-causes of firearm violence. This funding will support on-the-ground work from people with the community knowledge and passion necessary to make substan tiveIDHSchange.”continues to accept applica tions for the $113 million in funding made available in May for violence prevention services in Chicago and youth development services state wide. Across funding sources, nearly $240 million in funding has already been committed to youth develop ment and violence prevention ef forts statewide for fiscal years FY22, FY23, and FY24.

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This fall, Edward-Elmhurst Health is joining a group of local organiza tions to invite community residents to get outside and stay healthy with the Third Annual Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge. As participants discovered over the last two years of the Challenge, hiking is a great way for people of all ages to spend time outdoors and stay active. This year’s Take a Hike! Challenge co-sponsors include the Elmhurst Park District, The Conser vation Foundation, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise and the Naperville Park District.

account local recommendations, service provider capacity, and area need.The grants announced will be awarded by the OFVP and will go to programs in Illinois municipalities with less than 1,000,000 residents that are disproportionately impacted by violence, based on a data-focused approach to prioritizing the highest need areas of the State. RPSA pro grams are specifically designed to address populations that are high risk of perpetrating or becoming victim to firearm violence.

In addition to RPSA/ARPA fund ing, committed efforts include on going funding to youth development and youth employment providers, an expansion in summer youth devel opment services, and a unique youth engagement pilot program through Chicago Public Schools. This new investment in Greater Il linois comes after the Office of Fire arm Violence Prevention (OFVP) at the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) convened Local Advisory Councils (LACs) (LACs) in each of the 16 RPSA eligible municipalities to make recommen dations to the OFVP on how to allo cate violence prevention resources in their ofmeetGreaterOFVPFromcommunities.theserecommendations,designedacomprehensiveIllinoisFundingStrategytotheviolencepreventionneedseachmunicipalarea,takinginto

The challenge, which runs from Sept. 1 to Oct. 27, provides hiking insights, special programs and tips to improve and get the most out of each hike. Participation is free but regis tration is required to earn awards. “Staying active and spending time in nature is a great way to stay physi cally and mentally healthy, and we’re thrilled to have our community orga nizations hiking with us again this year,” said Mary Lou Mastro, CEO, South Region, NorthShore – Ed ward-Elmhurst Health. “Physical ac tivity like hiking brings a multitude of health benefits, including lower stress and anxiety, lower blood pres sure and cholesterol, lower body fat, improved bone density and closer re lationships with family and friends.”

Pritzker announces up to $100 million in grants to advance anti-violence funding in greater Illinois

The OFVP is releasing the $100 million in three new direct service Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), available in RPSA eligible municipalities in Greater Illinois.

County reports first human case of West Nile virus in 2022

Ceremony to commemorate 9/11/01

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Monday, Sept. 12 At 7 p.m., there will be a Medi care information session held at the American Legion THB Post #187, 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Medicare Solutions 4 Seniors will offer free Medicare reviews and will answer any questions. To RSVP, call 1-800205-5176. RSVPs appreciated but not required. Walk-ins welcome.

The common street address is 105 S. York Street Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject prop erty is located within the Central Business Core (CBC) District. If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Devel opment Department at 630-530-3121.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND CASECOMMISSION/ZONINGPLANNINGBOARDOFAPPEALSNUMBER22ZBA12RequestforVariation

Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hear ing on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Jon Gurecki for a fence height Variation at the property commonly known as 283 N. Oak lawn Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois for the pur pose of constructing a six-foot solid fence in the front Followingyard.is a legal description of the subject property: THE WEST 83.5 FEET OF LOT 96 IN GRAUE’S OAK LAWN SUBDI VISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL ME RIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 5, 1913 AS DOCUMENT 111929 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FILED SEPTEMBER 28, 1914 AS DOCUMENT 118098, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-02-101-001 The common street address is 283 N. Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject property is located within the R2 –Single Family Residence. If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Devel opment Department at 630-530-3121.

Sunday, Sept. 11 • From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Elm hurst Knights of Columbus are host ing Coffee and Cars in the parking lot behind the hall at 537 So. York. All cars and motorcycles are welcome. Free admission. Coffee and donuts available. Visit the1911clubelm hurstkofc.com or call Ernie Iannotta at 312-607-3775 for details.

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CERTIFICATENOTICENO.78791 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 22, 2022, wherein the business firm of BWL TRAVELS LO CATED AT 405 N. SHADY LANE, EL MHURST, IL 60126 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the per son or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) BLAKE LEJCAR, HOME ADDRESS 405 N. SHADY LANE, ELMHURST, IL 60126.INWITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 22ND day of AUGUST, A.D. 2022. JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 1, 8 & 15, 2022) 423984

Saturday, Sept. 17 • From 9 a.m. until 12 noon, vol unteers are invited to help clean-up the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie. Please arrive and be ready for our orientation meeting at 9 a.m. sharp. Dress for outdoor work (work gloves, long pants, long-sleeve shirts) and for the weather. The group will meet in Elmhurst at the corner of Berkley Avenue and Illinois Prairie Path. kofc.org.sert.twoform.p.m.,St.,Knightsseum.org.Info:smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.SmithsonianFreea.m.beseumarestrations.MuseumOakdarylatestorelmhurstcraftbeerfesthurstCraftBeerFestfollowdateumsupportMuseum.theannualHeritageInfo:andthetheforsnacknivalfeaturingRoadern-prairie.epd.org/parks/Elmhurst-great-westInfo:•From11a.m.–2p.m.,SpringwillholditsannualFallFestalargepettingzoo,cargames,photocutoutboards,foodanddrinks.Bringcashsnacks.AllactivitieswillbeatWildMeadowsTracePark(byintersectionofPrairiePathLn.SpringRoadneartheGazebo).springroad.com•From1to6p.m.,theElmhurstFoundationwillhostthe7thElmhurstCraftBeerFestongroundsoftheElmhurstHistoryProceedsfromtheeventtheElmhurstHistoryMuseprogramsandexhibits.Stayuptoatelmhurstcraftbeerfest.comorusonsocialmediaat@ElmonFacebook,@onInstagram@BeerElmhurstonTwitterfortheinformation.•TheLizzadroMuseumofLapiArt,1220KensingtonRoadinBrook,presentsSmithsonianDay&LapidaryDemonMuseumsfromall50statesofferingfreeadmissiontoMuDayticketholders.Therewillongoingdemonstrationsfrom10to4p.m.Allageswelcome.admission,butsignupforaMuseumDayticketat630-833-1616orlizzadromu•Beginningat5:30p.m.,theofColumbus,537S.YorkwillcelebrateOktoberfest.At7theChicagoBigBandwillperTicketsare$20foronebrat,sides,onebeerorsodaanddesTicketsavailableatelmhurst

Sunday, Sept. 18

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ZONING AND

Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zon ing Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a re quest by Jeff Kilburg, Apex Design Build on behalf of 311 North York, Ltd., Michael Ewers, Agent, for Parking Variations at the property commonly known as 311 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of constructing an addition to the existing building that will result in a greater amount of required parking than proposed to be pro vided on Followingsite.is a legal description of the subject property: LOT 6 (EXCEPT THE WEST 2.00 FEET AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR TO THE WEST LINE THEREOF) IN THE RE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 23, 24 AND THE SOUTH 115 FEET OF LOTS 25 AND 26 OF ROBERTSON’S 2ND ADDITION TO ELMHURST, BEING A SUBDIVI SION OF SECTIONS 35 AND 36, TOWN SHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 23, 1913 AS DOC UMENT 111786, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.PIN:03-36-312-024Thecommonstreetaddress is 311 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject prop erty is located within the C2 Community Shopping & Service District. If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Devel opment Department at 630-530-3121.

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Saturday, Sept. 10 From 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m., the Elm hurst Historical Foundation presents Conversation @ Home at the Church ville Schoolhouse, 3N784 Church Rd., Bensenville. Jim Kleinwachter with the Conservation Foundation presents techniques for transforming landscapes using rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plants to solve common yard problems. Participants receive butterfly attraction and iden tification information and a native plant guide. Limit: 30 participants, therefore reservations are Foundation,HeritageFREEelmhursthistory.org/320/Programs.required:tomembersoftheElmhurstFoundationorConservation$5non-members.

• At 5 p.m., Bethel United Church of Christ opens its 24th Music@ Bethel season with internationally acclaimed Italian violinist Claris sa Bevilacqua. The concert will be held at Bethel Church, 315 East St. Charles Road. Tickets are available for $20 - $35 on Eventbrite or at the door. Students free. The church is fully accessible and parking is free. Enter through Sandburg Middle School from St. Charles Road, or from Huntington off Poplar Street. Info: (630) 279-4040.

LEGAL NOTICES

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The City of Elmhurst will hold a ceremony at the south fire station in honor of the events of Sept 11, 2001, when our nation was attacked. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will include the sounding of a bell at the time each incident took place.

RequestCOMMISSION/ZONINGPLANNINGBOARDOFAPPEALSCASENUMBER22P11foranAmendedConditionalUsePermitforaPlannedUnitDevelopmentwithSiteDevelopmentAllowances

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Valerie Johnson, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-3000 voice, or 630-530-8095 TDD, within a rea sonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance no tice.

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance no tice. Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 8, 2022) 424318

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND CASECOMMISSION/ZONINGPLANNINGBOARDOFAPPEALSNUMBER22ZBA11RequestforVariation

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Wagner, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance no tice. Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 8, 2022) 424320

Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hear ing on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for an amended Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development with site development allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance by Ralph Lupo, tenant, on behalf of 105 S. York Road LLC, Frank A. Catalano, Cata lano & Associates for the purpose of con structing an addition on the property at 105 S. York FollowingStreet.is a legal description of the subjectLOTSproperty:1AND2 IN THE FINAL PLAT OF 105 YORK STREET ASSESSMENT PLAT OF THE PART OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRIN CIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2005-204877, BEING A RESUB DIVISION OF LOT 1 IN MORNING SIDE CRESCENT COURT, ARE SUB DIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST QUARTERS OF SEC TION1, AFORESAID, ACCORDING TO ITS PLAT RECORDED APRIL 25, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2005-084311, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs: 06-01-125-027 and 06-01-125-028

Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 8, 2022) 424323

Eileen Franz, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 8, 2022) 424326

Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hear ing on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for a Sign Variation by Eduard Garcia of Land mark Design Group LLC on behalf of WF Elmhurst CC, LLC, Paula Garcia, SPM at the property commonly known as 140-160 N. Robert Palmer Drive, 113-115 E. Schil ler Street, and 139-155 N. York Street, El mhurst, Illinois for the purpose of adding a new ground sign within 300 feet of an exist ing ground Followingsign.is a legal description of the subjectLOTSproperty:2AND LOT 4 IN ELMHURST CITY CENTRE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRIN CIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R93-272971, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs: 06-01-131-004, 06-01-131-002 The common street addresses include: 140-160 N. Robert Palmer Drive, 113-115 E. Schiller Street, and 139-155 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the Central Business Core (CBC) District. If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Devel opment Department at 630-530-3121.

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Thursday, Sept. 8 Friday, Sept. 9 Saturday, Sept. 10 Sunday, Sept. 11 Be on the lookout for members of the Fr. McDonald Council #1911, who will be conducting their annual fundraiser on the above dates. The Council supports several local area charities which support the less for tunate.

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Wednesday, Sept. 14 At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Public Library will host award-winning ac tress and Illinois native Marlee Mat lin in a free Zoom presentation for Deaf Awareness Month. Registration is required at elmlib.org/author to join the live Zoom event. Info: elm lib.org or (630) 279-8696.

Sunday, Sept. 11

From 12:15-2:30 p.m., the SHE Single Mothers Event will take place

Pick of the Week

York football Week 3 Preview

Proviso West (2-0) at York (2-0) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Clarence D. East Field, York High School, Elmhurst

Last week: York 58, Morton 7; Proviso West 39, Leyden 26

Outlook: York dismantled its first two opponents, Schaumburg and Morton, by a combined 107-13 count.

Catholic Prep boys golf records two more wins to move to 5-0

York boys golf team shoots 151 and 150 in pair of conference matches

We took care of business against R-B and it’s always nice to get a win against North Shore. The competi tion, the course, and the breeze put us in a mode where we really had to grind, and we did just that through out the lineup. The more we can be in that position during the regular season the better we’ll be come Oc tober.”The two wins put IC Catholic Prep at 5-0 on the young season. The Knights are scheduled to face Mon tini and Aurora Christian this week. After Montini and Aurora Christian, IC Catholic Prep has a stretch of contests against York, St. Francis and Wheaton Academy, plus an ap pearance in the Mustang invitation al with teams such as New Trier, Loyola Academy and Lake Forest — all coming within a four-day stretch. “It is going to be fun,” Sujack said.

The Dukes have now won 10 of their last 12 dating back to last season. Proviso West is off to a 2-0 start after defeating Chicago Stienmetz 59-0 in week 1 and then winning its West Suburban crossover game against Leyden by 13 a week ago.

IC Catholic Prep boys golf

CORRESPONDENT Fans who attended the recent IC Catholic Prep-Joliet Catholic Acad emy football game in Joliet got their money’s worth and then some. Joliet Catholic escaped Memorial Stadium with a 23-22 non-conference win in a non-conference battle of two perenni al state powers. Joliet Catholic Acad emy scored what turned out to be the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. IC Catholic Prep had a chance to win it but missed a long field goal attempt. The loss put IC Catholic Prep at 1-1 on the season. JCA moved IC Catholic Prep football Week 3 Preview Elmwood Park (1-1) at IC Catholic Prep (1-1)

“The boys are playing golf close to the way they can,” Knights coach Don Sujack said. “Kenny and PJ ae stepping up quite nicely, such that Jann, Zazz and Nick don’t need to feel a burden of having to play their best golf for us to be competitive.

Last year: York 56, Proviso West 0

Timothy Christian girls volleyball team downs Larkin to 2-0, winning its 22nd game in a row. IC Catholic Prep quarterback Den nis Mandala completed 15 of 23 pass es for 389 yards and three touchdowns. KJ Parker caught five passes for 221 yards and had a pair of long touch down catches. Denzell Gibson caught nine passes for 145 yards and one touchdown. Parker had a long catch of 91 yards, while Gibson had a long grab of 73 yards. The Knights were limited to 32 yards rushing on 18 carries. York football The York football team moved to 2-0 on the season with a 58-7 West Suburban Conference crossover win against Morton. York led 14-0 after the first quarter and then scored 30 points in the second quarter to take a 44-0 lead into halftime. The Dukes have outscored their first two oppo nents 107-13.

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The win moved Trojans to 5-1 overall.

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Steinmetz and Leyden are a combined 0-4 to start the season.

Another week and two more meat-grinder matches within the West Suburban Conference Silver Division for the York boys golf team. First, the Dukes recorded a 151-158 WSC Silver win over Oak Park-River Forest at Maple Mead ows in Addison. Cooper Schwartz shot a 1-over 36 to lead the Dukes, with Tyler Koenigsberger right be hind him at 2-over 37 in the win. Branden Carroll, a sophomore, add ed a 38, while Connor Hess shot 40. “We beat a very good Oak Park-Riv er Forest team,” York coach Jim BorelThesaid.Dukes returned to Maple Meadows later in the week and shot even lower, but lost 141-150 to Glenbard West in WSC Silver play. “141 is 1-over-par as a team at Ma ple Meadows, which is very hard to beat,” Borel said. “I was proud of our guys, especially junior Vinnie Temple, who led us with a 1-overpar round of 36.” In addition to Temple’s team-best 36, Koenigsberger and Schwartz each shot 37, while Hess, a senior, and Carroll both carded 40s. “That gave us a very good score of 150,” Borel said. “We play in a very tough conference where you have to be around par as a team to beat some of these teams. Our kids are working hard and getting better each week. We are excited about the second half of the season.”

IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball The IC Catholic Prep girls volley ball team opened the 2022 season with a 25-6, 25-13 non-conference win against Chicago Walter Payton. Ava Falduto led the Knights with 12 kills, four digs, one ace and one block. Lucy Russ had 16 assists, one kill, 11 digs and three aces. Alyssa Lawton had eight digs, three aces and three assists, while Kiely Kemph had four kills and two digs. Jenny Fromelt had three kills and one dig, while Delilah Hyland had two kills and one block. Timothy Christian girls volleyball The Timothy Christian girls vol leyball team notched a 25-4, 25-19 non-conference win against Elgin Larkin. Sadie Orange had seven kills and two aces, while Bella Potempa had three kills and four aces. Hope Huizenga had three kills and one ace, while Sierra Rieger had 17 assists and three aces.

Last year: IC Catholic Prep 68, Elmwood Park 0

Last week: Joliet Catholic 23, IC Catholic Prep 22; Elmwood Park 41, Walther Christian 0

Zazz Atendido was the meet medal ist with an even-par 35, while Jann Atendido shot 37. PJ Wisniewski added a 39, while Nick Zanoni and Kenny Jones each shot 40.

The Knights headed north the following day and recorded a 164169 non-conference win over North Shore Country Day at Merit Club in Libertyville.ZazzAtendido was team medalist for IC Catholic Prep. He shot 2-over 38. Jann Atendido added a 40, while Wisniewski and Jones each shot 43 to round out the Knights’ scorecard.

IC Catholic Prep football team battles Joliet Catholic in Week 2 thriller

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When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst

Outlook: This very likely will be rough sledding for Elmwood Park, which plays out of the other side of the Metro Suburban Conference in the Red Division. IC Catholic Prep just took a defending state-champion to the wire on the road in front of thousands of fans in Joliet. Elmwood Park lost 67-0 to Reed-Custer in its opener and then defeated winless Walther Christian by 41 last week. Reed-Custer was a Class 3A quarterfinalist last year, losing to the same Byron team that knocked ICCP out of the playoffs in the semifinals and then won the state title. Last year, the Knights won by 68 in Elmwood Park. Knights quarterback Dennis Mandala has been putting up big-time passing numbers in the early going.

By Mike Miazga

The IC Catholic Prep boys golf team recorded a 151-179 Metro Sub urban Conference win over River side-Brookfield at Maple Meadows.

York hits the road this week to face Hinsdale Central in another tough WSC Silver match. “Another tough one, but we will put up a good fight and put them to the test,” Borel said late last week.

The two standout rounds lowered York’s nine-hole team average to 157, with Koenigsberger leading the way at 38.9 strokes per nine.

All signs here point to York getting halfway to an automatic playoff berth.

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York girls volleyball team off to strong start

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U12 baseball action

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Dukes take second at Wheaton North invitational been a very valuable member to ourYteam.”orkis coming off a 2021 sea son where it went 15-22 overall. Returners include Stettin, a 5-11 junior outside-right side hitter who set the school record for service aces in a season last year with 49. Julian, a 5-6 senior libero, Mueller, a 5-6 setter, and Keira Concannon, a 6-3 middle, also are back. Key newcomers include Trapp, a 5-9 junior outside hitter, and 5-9 junior middle Emma Stewart. “Our goal for the season is sim ply just to play hard, excited vol leyball and improve each night we step in the gym,” Piwowarczyk said. “If we can do that, we are ca pable of beating the best teams in the conference and the state. There are several kids who are watching hours of film in a week on their own time just trying to improve their craft. I can’t speak highly enough of these kids and the poten tial this group has.”

The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 • 31 proudly presents YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK JESSIE TRAPP YORK GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, July 16, 2020 • 19 proudly presents YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

York girls volleyball coach Dan ny Piwowarczyk said he’s having plenty of fun coaching this year’s squad. “Overall, this is one of the most fun teams I have ever been able to coach,” he said. “They are a joy to be around and bring effort every day and trying to get better.” And get better they have. The Dukes were 6-2 through their first eight games of the season. Includ ed in that strong start was a sec ond-place finish at the Wheaton North invitational where the Dukes defeated Montini and Wheaton North on the way to the champion ship match where they lost to Benet Academy.Inthose first eight contests, Jes sie Trapp was leading the team in kills with 60, while Clare Morten son had 52. Kadie Julian was tops in aces with 16, while Emma Stew art had a team-best of 10 blocks. Julian also was leading the team in digs with 61 and Melissa Mueller was tops in assists with 83. “We have been playing with a ton of confidence and energy from an intangibles standpoint,” Pi wowarczyk said. “From a volley ball standpoint, we have been ex celling in serve-pass and allowing our pins to get a lot of opportuni ties for kills. Our pin hitters have a great array of shots they have been working on and have been very successful using them, and that has really helped us get out to a 6-2 start.”Piwowarczyk said Trapp has been a key cog from an offensive standpoint. “Our offense has been so impressive early in the season,” he said. “Jessie, who is playing her first season at outside, is one of the top 25 players in kills in the state and has been doing it extremely efficiently. Melissa Mueller and Emelyn Stettin, our setters, have set a very smart and simple offense that allows hitters to shine.” York’s defense has been bolstered by the likes of Julian, Addy Hesch and Piper Barber. “Kadie, Addy and Piper, the three-headed best of liberos, have been excellent in both serve-receive and back row defen sively,” Piwowarczyk noted. “All have an incredible defensive pur suit. Melissa Mueller is second on the team in digs as our setter, which has been extremely valuable as we make getting kills for opponents extremelyPiwowarczykdifficult.”said the list of players getting it done is long but added that a big spotlight needs to be pointed on the team’s four pin hitters. “There are so many play ers who have come out of the gates doing incredible things,” he said. “I am going to highlight our pin hitters. Jessie and Clare had a com bined one game at outside hitter at the varsity level coming into the season and they have been produc ing kills from all angles this season and at a highly efficient rate. “Eme lyn Stettin is our only six-rotation player, and she has been excellent as both a setter and hitting oppo site. Having the ability to play her at both positions and her ability to excel has been awesome to see.” That pin-hitter excellence in cludes freshman outside-right side hitter Amalia Toliopoulos. “Amalia came out in her first varsity match against defending state-champion Montini and had seven kills. She really rose to the occasion and has

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12 baseball game.

GIGI BARR YORK GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Trapp had 60 kills through the team’s first eight matches, helping the Dukes get out to a strong 6-2 start on the season. Trapp was part of a York team that took second at the recent Wheaton North invitational, reaching the championship match there. IL Phone:

MemberFDIC 100380 Barr was the recipient of the 2019-2020 York Val Cothern junior female athlete of the year award. Barr went over the 1,000-career kill threshold last fall for the Dukes girls volley ball team and still has a season to add to that total.

include a brief discussion about the music selections. All ages welcome. Admission: $15 per person. Limited capacity, registration required. Reg ister at lizzadromuseum.org. If your club or organization is planning a special event, live OR vir tually, send the information to Inde pendent@rvpublishing.com and put “Community Calendar” in the Sub ject line. The Calendar also appears at theindependentnewspapers.com.

Moore’s next court appearance is scheduled Sept. 12 for arraignment for in front of Judge Michael Reidy.

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Sunday, Sept. 25 Beginning at 2 p.m., the Lizza dro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook, presents Solisti Di Camera String Quartet. Small ensemble music programs continue at the Lizzadro Museum this fall, where guests can experience the Solisti Di Camera String Quartet featuring cello, vio la and violins playing a selection of music from the Baroque to Classi cal. The 50-minute performance will

Elmhurst History Museum’s new exhibit Now on display: ‘Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods.’ Explore the history of many classic Chicago food traditions as well as the often-colorful innovators and estab lishments that earned the devotion of generations of foodies, including Vi enna Beef, Portillo’s, Lou Malnati’s and more. Info: elmhursthistory.org.

Democratic, GOP campaigns vie to define 2022 election

Monday, Sept. 19 The Chicago Accordion Club meets on the third Monday of ev ery month from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Visitors are wel come. Every meeting fee includes professional musical entertainment and pizza. Admission is $12 for members and $15 for non-members.

The U.S Supreme Court’s de cision in Dobbs v. Jackson Wom en’s Health Organization appears to have made abortion a top issue with Democrats in the mid-term elections. A Pew Research poll re leased last week showed 71 percent of Democrats view abortion as an issue that is “very important” to their vote. That was up 25 percent age points from March, before the Dobbs decision. In Kansas, voters in that conser vative state on Aug. 2 overwhelm ingly rejected a proposed constitu tional amendment that would have given the state’s legislature broad new authority to regulate abortion. Elsewhere, so-called “trigger laws” quickly took effect in at least 16 states, including those neighbor ing Illinois, that have either banned or imposed severe restrictions on abortion access, making Illinois an outlier in the Midwest while giving Democrats here a hot-button social issue on which to run. “At least 26 states in total are ex pected to move to ban abortion in the coming months, putting 40 mil lion women and people who can get pregnant at risk,” said Alexis Mc Gill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund. “Hundreds of thousands of people can no longer access the abortion care they need in their own states, and they are fleeing to places like Illinois to get Immediatelycare.”after the Dobbs de cision, Pritzker announced that he would call the General Assembly into special session to consider measures to expand abortion access in AmongIllinois. the measures discussed is allowing nurse practitioners to perform the procedure in order to increase the number of abortion pro viders and giving legal protection in Illinois to providers in other states who may face disciplinary action or

DuPage County receives adult protective services designation

prosecution for performing the pro cedure.Those plans, however, have been put on hold, and Pritzker indicated last week that lawmakers might wait until the 2023 regular session before taking action, when it takes only a simple majority, rather than a threefifths super majority, to pass legisla tion that takes immediate effect.

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois announces the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) designation of fol lowing agencies to provide the Adult Protective Services Program:

Bond set at $350,000 for Cook County man charged with drug induced homicide Bishop Moore

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS Gov. JB Pritzker said last week that abortion rights will be a central issue in the 2022 election, not just in his bid for reelection but in races up and down the ballot. That includes races for Congress and the Illinois Supreme Court as well as the governor’s race and state legislativeSpeakingcontests.atanews conference with officials from political advo cacy arms of Planned Parenthood organizations, Pritzker said the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June overturning Roe v. Wade changed the focus of the 2022 elections and gave voters—particularly wom en—a new motivation to vote this fall.“But make no mistake, the right wing may have taken away abortion rights from half of all Americans, but they’ve unleashed a tsunami of determined women voters and their allies who will lift up pro-choice candidates and take down the ul tra-conservative fundamentalists this November,” he said.

“So, there’s some things that can be done, could be done with a su permajority, some things that take a simple majority,” he said. “So again, the legislature is working through all those things.”

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32 • Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 - The Elmhurst Independent at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Complimentary lunch for all who at tend, moms and kids, and childcare will be provided for ages 3-12 during the program. Info: elmhurstcrc.org/ she or email janeloe@aol.com.

• Senior Services Associates (Kane, Kendall and McHenry Coun ties)•Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago (Lake County)

Ongoing programs: • By All Accounts: The Story of El mhurst Experience local history through an award-winning exhibit about how the City of Elmhurst grew and devel oped over the years, including a his tory of the Glos Mansion and family. Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Elmhurst Art Museum The first solo museum show of Pilsen-based street artist Sentrock, whose real name is Joseph Perez, will open at the Elmhurst Art Muse um Friday, Sept. 9 and will remain through Sunday Jan. 15 Info: elm hurstartmuseum.org.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Men drick announced that bond has been set for an Oak Park man charged with supplying fentanyl to an acquaintance who in turn supplied it to his girlfriend resulting in her fatal overdose. Bishop Moore, 62, appeared in bond court where Judge Anthony Coco set bond at $350,000 with 10 percent to apply.Moore is charged with one count of drug induced homicide, a Class X felony. On Aug. 19, a second man al legedly involved in the overdose death of 29-year-old Margaret McCabe, Ser gius Harty, 29, of Glen Ellyn, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge John Kinsella set bond at $500,000 with 10 percent to apply. Harty is also charged with one count of drug induced homi cide.On Nov. 5, 2021, the DuPage Coun ty Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an unresponsive female, later iden tified as McCabe, in unincorporated Clarendon Hills. The call was placed by a family member. McCabe was immediately transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. An investigation into McCabe’s death found that she died of fentanyl intoxication. It is alleged that on Nov. 5, 2021, McCabe traveled with Harty to Chica go to purchase narcotics from Moore. It is alleged that Harty purchased several bags of narcotics from Moore and that he gave one bag containing fentanyl to McCabe. It is alleged that once at home, McCabe ingested the fentanyl purchased from Moore and given to her by Harty. On Aug. 18, Harty was taken into custody on a $25,000 with 10 percent to apply arrest warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance issued the previ ous day. Moore was taken into custody Aug. 19 without incident. “As I said earlier, the only way to stop this heartbreaking, senseless loss of life is to hold those who supply fatal doses of narcotics responsible,” Ber lin said. “Thanks to the outstanding work of DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick’s office, we were able to file charges against another individual suspected of being a link in the deadly supply chain of illegal narcotics that allegedly took the life of Margaret Mc Cabe.”“Iwould once again like to thank our detectives’ division and DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin’s office for their dogged persistence in the case and the preceding case in which charges were brought against Sergius Harty,” Mendrick said. “If you’re peddling this poison in DuPage County, we will bring you to justice.”

Pritzker makes abortion rights central issue

The Adult Protective Services (APS) program conducts investiga tions and works with adults aged 60 or older and adults age 18-59 with disabilities in resolving abuse, ne glect or financial exploitation situa tions. All APS agencies are contract ed by the IL Department On Aging to perform this service. In Will County, IDoA made the decision to transition the program effective Oct. 1. More information is available re garding the Adult Protective Services and program providers on the Illinois Department on Aging website websourceserGuide,Advocacy/Pages/abuse.aspx.www2.illinois.gov/aging/ProtectionatOtherinformationaboutAgeothertopicsofinteresttooldadults,andlinkstoadditionalreareavailableattheagency’ssite:www.ageguide.org.

Pritzker’s comments came as the general election cycle is just getting into full swing and the two major party candidates try to define what the central issues of the campaign should be. So far, Pritzker’s Republican challenger, state Sen. Darren Bailey, of Xenia, has tried to focus the race on issues of law and order, including the high rate of violent crime in Chi cago, as well issues like taxes, the economy and Pritzker’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bailey’s lieutenant governor run ning mate, Stephanie Trussell, was scheduled to hold a news confer ence last week in Chicago to focus on what the campaign called “the Pritzker administration’s failure to address rising crime and businesses shutting down and fleeing commu nities across Illinois.” Bailey released a statement last week calling on Pritzker to apolo gize to Illinois students and parents for closing schools and cancelling extracurricular activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Catholic Charites, Diocese of Joliet (Grundy and Kankakee Coun ties)• Senior Services of Will (Will County)

Saturday, Sept. 24

The designation of Senior Services of Will County as the Adult Protec tive Services Provider is a transition of services from the current provider, Guardian Angel Community Ser vices. Marla Fronczak, chief execu tive officer of AgeGuide Northeast ern Illinois said, “Will County Senior Services is an established and trusted provider of older adult services in the community. We are confident this will be a seamless transition.”

• Beginning at 2 p.m., the Lizza dro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook, presents a 60-minute lecture “Ex plorers of Deep Time.” Did you ever dream of being a “dinosaur hunter” growing up? What comes to mind when you hear someone is a “pale ontologist?” Paleontology is one of the most visible yet misunderstood fields of science. In his talk, Dr. Roy Plotnick will provide a behind-thescenes look at paleontology as it ex ists today in all its complexity. His lecture explores topics from his book Explorers of Deep Time, which will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation. Regular Mu seum admission applies, reservations recommended. Register at lizzadro museum.org.•At7p.m., the ESO will host harmonica master Howard Levy in concert at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church to kick off its new season. General admission tickets are $35; reduced-price tickets avail able for students and seniors. Tickets are available online at hurstsymphony.org.ard-levy.phony.org/event/the-amazing-howElmhurstSymInfo:630-941-0202orelm

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Fall Baseball and

Our Fall Baseball and Softball Leagues are a non-competitive league focused on training and player development. It will be a 5 or 6 week program scheduled to take place in September and concluding in October with all practices and games taking place on the Gamesweekend.are scheduled for each Saturday with practice prior to each game. If there is a rain-out then the game/practice may be rescheduled for Sunday.

The EYB Cougars softball program is open to girls ages 4 to 14.

Youth Baseball and EYB Cougars Softball House League Registration –Now Open

Register Now to be a part of the Western Suburbs best Fall Baseball and Softball Elmhurstprogram!

Fall ball allows for players to begin practicing and playing in Divisions that they may qualify for in the following Spring season or to continue their development in the Divisions they currently compete. Registration for the Fall ball season opens today!

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The Lakeside Bank Step Up CD maximum is $250,000.00. This is a 15 month step up certi cate of deposit. For the rst 5 months of the term this account will be paid an interest rate of 1.00% APY* (Annual Percentage Yield). For the next 5 months the interest rate is 1.50% APY**. For the last 5 months of the term the interest rate is 2.00% APY***. These interest rates result in an annual percentage yield of 1.50%. To secure this overall rate, funds must remain on deposit throughout the 15 month period. Funds may not be added once the account is opened. Interest will be compounded and credited quarterly. The account will mature 15 months from the opening date and will automatically renew to a xed rate 15 month CD, at the Lakeside rate in e ect at that time. Early withdrawal subject to penalty. Interest rates are subject to change. Rate is e ective as of 8/10/2022. 866-892-1LSB • LakesideBank.com

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