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Deal to break impasse could be in works, state rep says Illinois News Network A plan could be coming together to end the 18-month-long state budget impasse, but one lawmaker is still concerned the logjam may continue.

State Rep. Mark Batinick (RPlainfield,) said he hears a deal is being worked amongst legislative leaders in the State Senate as a means of circumventing the bad blood between House Speaker Michael Madigan and the governor.

“It does kind of make sense that maybe there would be some shoots out of the Senate because the relationship there is a little more cordial, to say the least,” he said.

While the exact details of the deal are not yet known, in the past Gov. Rauner has expressed openness to considering an increase in the state income tax, if it were paired with significant economic reforms, such as property tax freezes, workers’ compensation reform or term limits.

However, Batinick is cautious.

“You never know what’s going to brought up during lame duck (session). We could have great compromise or we could just be sent home early,” he said.

The final two days of Illinois’ 99th General Assembly are Monday and Tuesday. That’s when legislation can pass with simple majorities.

Batinick has a measure freezing property taxes across the state set for a committee hearing Monday. The bill would require a voter referendum for any increase.

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Moody’s: Illinois’ continued outbound migration a credit negative

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK With Illinois’ bottom-of-the-barrel credit rating, Moody’s Investors Service says the state’s continued population decline will make it more difficult to pay for government debt — and that could make the state’s credit rating even worse.

The most recent U.S. Census data indicate Illinois lost more than 37,500 people from July 2015 to July 2016.

That marks the third straight year of declines, more than any other state in the country.

Moody’s Vice President and Senior Credit Officer Ted Hampton believes the continued trend is a bad omen.

“They’re symptoms of factors that may affect the state’s credit over time,” he said. “If the economy continues to be sub-par, that’s going to make it more difficult for the state to raise revenue, to balance its budget, to provide for its pension funding.”

Illinois owes more than $10 billion in unpaid bills and nearly $130 billion in unfunded pension liability. The state hasn’t had a truly balanced budget in more than a decade.According to Hampton, states like Arizona outside of the region do draw Illinoisans away, but a lot of the migration data show people moving just across state lines.

“If the neighboring state has more employment opportunities than your state, then that is clearly one reason people might want to make that kind of move,” he said.

Hampton noted that both Indiana and Michigan saw faster job growth over the period when Illinois lost over 37,500 people.

Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republicans have been pushing for reforms to the state’s business climate to spur on more job growth, without much help from the Democratic majority in the legislature.

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I think we need to lower property taxes, but I am going to do my little part to try and move the state in a positive direction,” he said.

Batinick said his property tax freeze measure could be part of other movements by rank-and-file to get a deal together to end the budget logjam.

“The Titanic is sinking and something needs to be done soon,” he said. “There’s just been a lot more talk between rank-and-file lawmakers about brainstorming of ways to solve the impasse.”

Batinick’s bill is just one in the House Revenue and Finance Committee. Another measure from state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) amends the state’s income tax, but no further information was immediately available.

Other possible reforms that could happen during so-called lame duck session change how the state funds K-12 education.

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Warming up at the Chili Open

This group of Villa Park residents warm up in the Sugar Creek club house after nine very “chili” holes of golf on Saturday, Jan. 7. Pictured are (left to right): James Kohout, Aac Venchus, Traci Tuma, Max Venchus, Gregg Venchuis, Marilyn Venchus.

Rauner says he’s hopeful rumored deal will change broken system ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Gov. Bruce Rauner said he’s hopeful Democrats and Republicans can come together to fix the state’s broken system in the short time they have before the end of next week’s session.

The scheduled two-day session could open with a deal being revealed to possibly solve the state’s 18-month-long budget impasse.

Media reports indicate a deal could include legislative leader term limits, workers’ comp reforms, a temporary property tax freeze, an increase of the income tax and a tax on sugary drinks.

Rauner said Friday he’s been briefed on the summary by leading Republican state Sen. Christine Radogno, R-Lemont.

“I’m not familiar with all the de-

tail. I think it’s still being worked out. I think some legislation is still being drafted. But I’m heartened by that,” Rauner said. “I’m optimistic that Democrats and Republicans are negotiating in good faith to come up with changes to our system so it’s not broken anymore.”

Several lawmakers in the House confirmed rumblings about the deal.

Leading Republican state Rep.

Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, said there’s a lot of speculation of what leading Senators will produce.

“They may be poised to present and vote on a budget possibly Monday or Tuesday, but that is all the whispers that are going on the chambers right now because it’s very tight lipped.”

Messages seeking comment from Senate leaders were not successful.

Even without state budget, Illinois spends big, but how much is elusive ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Even without a budget in place for the rest of the fiscal year, Illinois’ governor said the state is set to see more than $6 billion in deficit spending, but a budget watchdog group said actual spending levels may be difficult to determine.It’s been 18 months with no budget, but billions are being spent on debt payments, public employee pensions, state employee pay and various social services because of court orders, consent decrees and continuing appropriations.

Some lawmakers have said preexisting spending appropriations cover 90 percent of the state’s operations.

Truth In Accounting Research Director Bill Bergman said the real number is elusive.

“We really don’t have a good read, or a timely read, or an accurate read on our state’s spending,” Bergman said.

A budget is just one financial report, Bergman said.

“In essence budgets aren’t really results,” Bergman said. “What shows

up if you’re really walking the talk are in the audited financial reports.”

Bergman said the state isn’t just on “auto pilot,” it’s like taxpayers are flying blind and stuck in a cloud.“And that’s principally because the latest Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that Illinois citizens have available to them is for a fiscal year that ended 553 days ago,” Bergman said.

Without ways to control costs or grow the economy, the governor’s office has projected the state is on

pace to spend $6.6 billion more than it’s bringing in.

Lawmakers left Springfield last month without implementing a new budget for the remainder of the fiscal year that ends June 30.

Meanwhile, a report published in November from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget said in the past 15 years pension costs jumped 586 percent, programs at the Department on Aging jumped up 313 percent and state employee insurance was up 166 percent.

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Addison Jan. 5 • Alexia Flores, 20, of Addison, and Kareona Vance, 18, of Mt. Prospect, were charged with retail theft at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 8:51 p.m.

Jan. 3 • Joel Hernandez-Vera, 45, of Palatine, was cited by police near Army Trail and Swift at around 10:35 p.m. for leaving the scene of an accident, no valid driver’s license and disobeying a traffic control device in connection with a traffic accident investigation.

• Cheri M. Moseley, 46, of Chicago, was charged in the 1400 block of W. Lake St. at around 5:03 p.m. with attempted unlawful acquisition of a controlled substance. Police said Moseley attempted to fraudulently pick up a prescription at a pharmacy.

Jan. 1 Michael A. Rizzo Jr., 28, of Addison, was charged with theft in the

100 block of S. Mill Road at around a.m.

6:57 p.m. Police said Rizzo Jr. took Criminal damage was reported in $100 in cash without permission or the 300 block of S. Cornell. Police authority. said that between 4:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect damaged Villa Park a door and door frame of an apartDec. 31 ment.

Chelsea D. Slaughter, 21, of Peo- Dec. 26 ria, was charged with criminal dam• Burglary was reported in the 400 age to property in the 500 block of block of N. Fulton. Police said that N. Addison at around 4:11 a.m. between 10 p.m. Dec. 26, and 8:33 Dec. 30 a.m. Dec. 27, an unknown suspect • Criminal damage was reported entered a vehicle parked unsecured at a local store. Police said that be- in the driveway and stole a radio. tween 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., an un• Theft was reported at a local known suspect damaged a vehicle store. Police said that between 4:30 that was parked in the lot. and 5 p.m., an unknown suspect • Criminal damage was reported removed a purse that was inadverat a local motel. Police said that be- tently left in a shopping cart in the tween 1 and 11 a.m., an unknown parking lot. suspect scratched both the driver’s • Burglary was reported in the side and the passenger side of a 400 block of N. Hamilton. Police vehicle while it was parked in the said that between 12:15 and 10:30 parking lot. a.m., an unknown suspect entered Dec. 29 a vehicle parked unsecured in the Indecent exposure was reported driveway and stole a checkbook. in the 1400 block of Euclid at 6:05 Dec. 25 p.m. Police said an unknown sus• Burglary was reported in the pect exposed himself to a pedestrian 400 block of N. Hamilton. Police walking a dog. said that between 6 and 7 p.m., an Dec. 27 unknown suspect entered a vehicle Joshua M. Danielson, 19, of Du- parked unsecured in the driveway rand, Ill., was charged with pos- and stole an iPhone. The suspect session of drug paraphernalia near also reportedly removed papers North and Chatham at around 12:41 from the center console.

• Attempted residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of N. Biermann.

Police said that between 2 and 10 p.m., an unknown suspect damaged a door, door frame and lock while attempting to gain entry into the

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The Cubs win the World Series! The best story of 2016, don’t you agree?

The worst story is that the Chicago Bears won only three games. I blame the defense. The Blackhawks made it to the playoffs and are doing good in 2017. The Bulls are fair and I don’t think they miss Derrick Rose, but they do miss Joakim Noah. The White Sox were average and I hope they don’t miss Chris Sale.

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22 years for man found guilty of burglary from Wheaton apartment complex DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that on Wed., Jan. 4, a Melrose Park man was sentenced to 22 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for stealing a universal remote control from a Wheaton apartment complex common area. A jury found Eric Bramwell, 35, guilty of Burglary following a two-day long trial. The trial was held in front of Judge Robert Miller, who handed down the sentence. Because of sentencing guidelines in relation to the defendant’s past criminal history, Bramwell was eligible for Class X sentencing, or up to 30 years behind bars.

On August 1, 2015, Bramwell entered the common area of the Wheaton apartment complex located at 121 Cross Street. Once inside, Bramwell stole the remote control to the television set in the common area and then fled the scene. While at the complex however, Bramwell dropped a glove which was later recovered by Wheaton police officers. Authorities were led to Bramwell when a DNA match

was made from DNA collected from the glove to the State’s convicted felon DNA database. He was taken into custody on October 2, 2015 and has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time. At sentencing, prosecutors offered evidence that beginning in 2014, through his arrest, Bramwell had committed similar burglaries at other apartment complexes including stealing televisions off the wall. Those complexes are located in Wheaton, Lisle, Aurora, Bloomingdale, Downers Grove and Oakbrook Terrace.

Bramwell will be required to serve 50% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

Man charged for alleged robbery in grocery store lot Berlin also announced that bond has been set for a Bellwood man alleging he stole a woman’s purse outside the Jewel grocery store located in Clarendon Hills. Enkhbold Naidandavaa, 20 (d.o.b. 6/14/1996) of 3604 St. Paul Avenue, appeared in bond court this morning where Judge Richard Russo set bond at in the amount of $100,000 with 10%

to apply. Naidandavaa has been charged with one count of Aggravated Robbery, a Class 1 Felony and one count of Aggravated Battery, a Class 3 Felony.

It is alleged that on January 5, 2017, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Naidandavaa, wearing a ski mask and dark clothing, approached his victim from behind while she was loading groceries into her vehicle. It is further alleged that as he snatched the woman’s purse from her, he pulled a gun on the woman and then pushed her to the ground. The gun was later determined to be an air-soft pistol. After stealing the woman’s purse, Naidandavaa fled the scene.

He was apprehended by officers with the Willowbrook Police Department four blocks from the store approximately ten minutes later and taken into custody without incident.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Krishnamoorthi takes oath of office, declares commitment to the middle class

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It was a chilly Chili Open

Sugar Creek hostess Lori hands Bill Walsh a cup of chili to help warm him up after golfing in the “Chili Open.”

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Free fitness weeks kick off Jan. 16 Villa Park Recreation is offering a FREE Fitness Week January 1621 and March 13-18. Attend any Fitness Easy Pass class at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa for free.

No Easy Pass punch card is necessary; just sign in prior to attending each class. Choose from several classes such as Cardio Strength Training Kettleball Training in addition to the very popular Zumba classes. Visit invillapark.com or call 630-834-8970 for classes, days and times.

Therapy dogs to visit the library starting Jan. 23 The Villa Park Public Library will hold Bark for Books from 4-5 p.m. Jan. 23 and Feb. 13 and from 6:307:30 p.m. March 21 and April 18.

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by Therapy Dogs International to be gentle listeners, will be at the library, waiting for a reader. Children of all ages are invited to sign up for a 10-minute session with a furry companion.

Those under the age of 7 must attend with an adult. All participants should choose a book to read to in advance.

Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Indoor swim lessons begin Jan. 31 Do you miss swimming in Jefferson and Lufkin Pools? Parks and Recreation offers indoor swim lessons in cooperation with the Addison Park District.

The next session starts the week of Jan. 31. Classes are available on Saturday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday evenings for swimmers with all levels of swim experience and include parent/tot classes.

Register with the Recreation Department lessons are held at the Club Fitness Indoor Pool, 1776 W. Centennial Place in Addison.

To see the full schedule of lessons and for fees visit www.invillapark. com or call 630-834-8970.

Ice skate now at Cortesi Park Villa Park Recreation announces that ice skating is now available at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth and at Jefferson Park (just east of Jefferson Swimming Pool), 341 N. Harvard Ave. The rinks are both available for family skating.

Jefferson Park also accommodates hockey players. Both rinks have recently been filled and are ready for skating. Please dress for the cold weather as there are no shelter facilities or restroom facilities.

The Parks and Recreation Department owns two sets of “Pond Goals” and one set of Mini-Mite goals available for weekend rental at $10 per set for a Friday pick-up and Monday return.

You must leave a copy of your driver’s license or state ID to rent the goals. For more information please call 630-834-8970.

Last week, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi took the oath of office as a new member of Congress for the 8th District of Illinois and reaffirmed his focus on growing and strengthening the middle class.

“Thanks to the voters and support of so many friends and family, I am proud to now be able to represent the hardworking families of Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs in Congress,” he said. “I will continue to focus on the middle class and our commitment to ensure that hard work is rewarded. I am ready to join and lead the efforts to make sure that working families who play by the rules are not left off the agenda in Washington. I am humbled by the trust the people of our district have placed in me to fight for them in Congress.

“Standing up for the families of the 8th District means always being ready to listen and never forgetting that I’m here for them. My offices in Washington and Schaumburg are now open, and these offices will be places where my constituents can be heard and find the help they need.”

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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi gets a big hug from his son Vikram after taking the oath of office to become a new member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 8th District of Illinois. In his later remarks, Krishnamoorthi vowed a new commitment to the middle class.

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Symphony Orchestra presents ‘1-2-3-4 Baroque’ on Jan. 22 In a musical feast for lovers of the Baroque, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra presents “1-2-3-4 Baroque” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church.

You will be taken on an adventure through the genre of the Baroque

concerto in this program featuring concertos for one, two, three and even four soloists.

The program opens with Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Sinfonia No. 3 in A major, followed by J. S. Bach’s Concerto for Harpsichord in A major and Vivaldi’s Concerto for

Two Cellos in G minor. Concluding the program are J. S. Bach’s Concerto for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord and Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins.

Elmhurst Symphony Music Director, Conductor and harpsichordist Stephen Alltop leads a group of stel-

lar musicians—flutist Jodi Taylor, violinists Rika Seko, Kate Carter, Kristen Wiersum, David Petersons, and William Greenlea, and cellists Jean Hatmaker and Ruth Mudge—in what promises to be a thrilling Baroque experience.

Sponsors of concert soloists are John and Mary Mallon, Darlene Van Meir, and an anonymous donor. Music costs are underwritten by a generous gift from Richard and Jane Kiep.

Proceeds from a bake sale at the concert will benefit the Symphony’s Youth Outreach Program, which sponsors annual performances by Elmhurst Symphony musicians at area elementary and middle schools.

The Elmhurst Symphony performs at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, located at 149 W. Brush Hill Road.

The church has accessible parking and facilities; parking is free. The concert experience at ECRC is enhanced by the informative and lively discussion, Behind the Music Stand,

led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker, which takes place at 1:45 p.m. prior to the concert.

Concert tickets are $32 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $9 for students.

Group and family rates are also available. Three-concert subscriptions for the remainder of the season can be purchased at the concert, by visiting elmhurstsymphony.org, or by calling the box office at 630-9410202.

Subscriber benefits include savings on ticket costs, purchase of additional single tickets for $25, free exchange of tickets (conditions apply), and subscriber-only special gatherings.

The 56th season of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is made possible in part by grants from the City of Elmhurst, the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency), the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and 90.9FM WDCB, Chicago’s Home for Jazz.

Caregiver Support Group to meet at Terra Vista

The January meeting of the Dementia Caregiver Support Group will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 10-11 a.m. at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, 1635 S. Ardmore Ave. in OakSUBMITTED PHOTO The Independent brook Terrace.

Elmhurst Symphony Music Director, Conductor and harpsichordist Stephen Alltop leads a group of Come out and exchange stories with stellar musicians who’ll be performing “1-2-3-4 Baroque” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at Elmhurst Christian people having similar experiences, ask Reformed Church. questions and share concerns in a safe

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10 year young construction on park-like 296’ deep lot and 1 block from Southland Park. This newer 2 story home boasts 6 bedrooms with a true inlaw arrangement on the 1st floor.

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One of a kind, custom built in 2010 with 4 levels of finished living space. 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage with workshop, 1st floor home office, high end stainless steel kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar, luxurious master suite with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, and master spa bath. Tasteful décor throughout with ship-lap faced family room fireplace, formal dining room, finished basement, and finished 3rd level with play room/arts & crafts/homework loft. Set on a huge 98 x 187, approx. acre lot. Close to downtown Lombard, Metra and Yorktown shopping and restaurants. $545,000

Start 2017 off in this one-of-a-kind new construction under $700k in S. Elmhurst. Craftsman Bungalow style with 1st floor master suite, finished english basement with bar, chef’s kitchen open to family room with fireplace, south exposure, and 2 car attached garage. 4 beds, 3.5 baths, deep wooded lot, across from park & playground. Top notch SD205 schools - Hawthorne, Sandburg, and York.

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Forest Preserve volunteer open house Jan. 21 and Feb. 1 Volunteers needed for year-round programs and one-time workdays The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites potential volunteers to discover the rewards of helping others during its “Pitch In & Volunteer” open house on Saturday, Jan. 21, and an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Danada headquarters at 3S580 Naperville Road in Wheaton.

The Jan. 21 open house, which runs 9 a.m.-noon, will showcase the District’s wide range of opportunities in 11 different volunteer programs. A PowerPoint presentation at 10 a.m. will highlight each program, and attendees can talk with current volunteers and staff members throughout the event.

Another opportunity to learn about volunteering takes places on from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 1 and will feature a general overview of the District’s volunteer programs.

District volunteers introduce school groups and ublic otice families to nature, bring history to life, and care for NOTICE OF DEMOLITION animals. They restore habitats and help visitors exPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village plore forest preserve trails and discover interesting of Bensenville intends to demolish the resioutdoor activities such as archery, kayaking and dential property accessory structure located fishing. at 236 S. Center St. Bensenville, Illinois, Adults, teenagers and families can choose from P.I.N. 03-14-420-029 (the “Property”), a variety of weekly, monthly and one-time oppor- pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 5/11-31-1(e), unless the Property is tunities. Scout groups, church groups, corporations ILCS remediated within the time provided by law and community organizations can coordinate group by the owner or lienholders of record. The workdays that bring members together through Property is open and vacant and constitutes an immediate and continuing hazard to the shared accomplishments.

For more details on volunteering with the district, community. If the Property is not remediatedby the owner or lienholders of record, call Volunteer Services at 630-933-7233. within 30 days of the mailing of this Notice “Volunteering is a great way to connect to nature or within 30 days of the last day of publiand help others do so as well,” said Forest Preserve cation of this Notice, whichever is later, the District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore. Village will demolish the Property.

(Published in the Addison Independent, “Our volunteers are the backbone of all our efforts, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park and they help make it all possible.”

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Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by a guest speaker, Susan Kliene-Weiner of Metropolitan Family Services who will discuss the services that this organization provides for seniors and how to make application. Calvary UMC is located at 136 E. Highland in Villa Park. The public is welcome and there is no charge for dinner. Info: call 630530-8200 or visit calvaryumcvp.org.

Monday, Jan. 23 Therapy dogs to visit the library The Villa Park Public Library will hold Bark for Books from 4-5 p.m. A variety of dogs, certified by Therapy Dogs International to be gentle listeners, will be at the library, waiting for a reader.

Children of all ages are invited to sign up for a 10 minute session with a furry companion. Those under the age of 7 must attend with an adult. All participants should choose a book to read to in advance. Registration is required. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Medicare seminar The Villa Park Public Library will hold a Medicare Seminar from 1011:30 a.m., to help sort through confusion about Medicare. This informational program is designed for those approaching age 65, or already age 65 or older. Attendees will learn about the recent changes in Medicare, plan options, the Part D Drug Plan and much more. Registration is required.

Info: visit the library’s website at Tuesday, Jan. 24 vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Library hosts Creative Science Program for children Monday, Jan. 16 The Villa Park Public Library will Library screens holiday matinees Children of all ages can stop by the hold another entertaining children’s Villa Park Public Library at 1 p.m. for science program from 3:30-4:30 special movie screenings of new DVD p.m. At Creative Science: Dinosaurs, releases (all rated PG). Registration is children ages 5-and-up can enjoy not required. For more information, making fossils while exploring the Juincluding the movie titles and running rassic world. Registration is required. times, visit the library’s website at Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 Library hosts Trivia Night at Crazy Pour Put your knowledge to the test!

The Villa Park Public Library will host Team Trivia Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at Crazy Pour, 105 E. North Ave. Library staff will attempt to thwart your knowledge with a mixture of questions in various categories. The winning teams will receive fabulous prizes, courtesy of Crazy Pour. Registration is suggested, but not required. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-8341164. More information is also available at crazypour.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 LEGO® Builders Club at the library The Villa Park Public Library will hold a session of its LEGO® Builders Club on this date from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for children ages 6 and older. Registration is required for this session. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Friday, Jan. 27 Library hosts LEGO® Program for younger children Children ages 2-5 are invited to LEGO®DUPLO® Build + Play for an hour of building, playing, and socializing with other kids and families.

Thursday, Jan. 19 Sessions will take place at the Villa Community meal at Park Public Library from10 to 10:45 a.m.

Calvary United Methodist Calvary United Methodist Church All children must be accompanied will host its monthly “Third Thurs- by an adult. day Community Meal with Speaker.”

Registration is required for each

Library, Perry’s Music offers ukulele for adults

In keeping with the library’s mission of building, connecting, and partnering with the community to encourage exploration and discovery, the Villa Park Public Library and Perry’s Music of Villa Park have teamed up to offer a six week ukulele

course for adults.

Registration for all spaces filled quickly and a waitlist was created to handle overflow. The first session on January 4, featured an enthusiastic crowd ready to learn the first lesson in playing the ukulele.

Community meal at Calvary United Methodist Jan. 19 Calvary United Methodist Church will host its monthly “Third Thursday Community Meal with Speaker” on Jan. 19.

Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by a guest speaker, Susan Kliene-Weiner of Metropolitan Family Services who will discuss the services that this organization provides

for seniors and how to make application.

Calvary UMC is located at 136 E. Highland in Villa Park, the northwest corner of Highland and Summit. The public is welcome and there is no charge for dinner. For more information, call 630-530-8200 or visit calvaryumcvp.org.

session. Info: visit the library’s web- Monday, Feb. 13 site at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. Therapy dogs to visit the library The Villa Park Public Library will hold Bark for Books from 4-5 p.m. A Saturday, Jan. 28 variety of dogs, certified by Therapy Library offers free SAT Dogs International to be gentle listenpractice test The Villa Park Public Library is ers, will be at the library, waiting for pleased to partner with the Hunting- a reader.

Children of all ages are invited to ton Learning Center to offer high school students a free SAT practice sign up for a 10 minute session with test from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Students a furry companion. Those under the will practice taking a full-length test age of 7 must attend with an adult. All under the same conditions they will participants should choose a book to experience during the actual exam. read to in advance. Registration is reAll registrants must live in or attend quired. Info: visit the library’s website a high school in Villa Park or Oak- at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. brook Terrace. Attendees should bring their own calculators and pencils. Wednesday, Feb. 15 Registration is required. Info: visit • LEGO® Builders Club the library’s website at vppl.info or at the library call 630-834-1164.

The Villa Park Public Library will

hold a session of its LEGO® Builders Club on this date from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for children ages 6 and older. Registration is required for this session. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

• Library hosts LEGO® Program for younger children Children ages 2-5 are invited to LEGO®DUPLO® Build + Play for an hour of building, playing, and socializing with other kids and families.

Sessions will take place at the Villa Park Public Library from10 to 10:45 a.m.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for each session. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

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Friday, Jan. 13 Library hosts LEGO® Program for younger children Children ages 2-5 are invited to LEGO®DUPLO® Build + Play for an hour of building, playing, and socializing with other kids and families.

Sessions will take place at the Villa Park Public Library from10 to 10:45 a.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for each session. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

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Sports

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Willowbrook’s Jessen wins prestigious Dvorak wrestling title Warriors girls basketball team scores two victories

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Willowbrook junior wrestling standout Jack Jessen picked up a major title over the holidays.

Jessen won the 182-pound weight class at the prestigious Dvorak invitational tournament, regarded as one of the top tournaments in the state during the high-school season.

Jessen, who remained undefeated through late last week, pinned Wisconsin state-champion Billy Pitzner

in the 182-pound final.

Jessen recorded three pins and one technical fall victory in the tournament. He won the title with a pinfall win in 3:53.

Through late last week, Jessen was ranked No. 2 in the state in Class 3A

by Illinois Matmen. He has tournament titles this year at Hoffman Estates and Dvorak. Jessen finished third in the state at 182 pounds as a sophomore and second at 170 pounds as a freshman.

Willowbrook girls basketball The Willowbrook girls basketball team recorded recent wins against Elgin and Jacobs. The Warriors were 31-25 winners against Elgin and won

Addison Trail boys basketball team competes in Centralia tournament

By Mike Miazga, CORRESPONDENT The Addison Trail boys basketball team had mixed results at the recent Centralia holiday tournament.

The Blazers went 1-2 in games against Alton, Mt. Vernon and Jacksonville. “We played OK,” said Addison Trail coach Brendan Lyons.

Addison Trail dropped a 62-49 decision to Alton in the first game and then scored a 62-47 victory over Mt. Vernon before losing 61-51 to Jacksonville.

“The two games we lost were similar to each other,” said Lyons.

“We didn’t come out and have a good start. The name of the game was turnovers. We had 20-plus turnovers in each game we lost. If you look at the Jacksonville game, they scored 31 points off our turnovers. Taking care of the basketball was the deciding factor. We did some nice things on offense and defense, but we couldn’t recover. We were chasing points and started doing things we don’t usually do. That can only last so long.

Turnovers were the big thing.”

Lyons saw progress in the Mt. Vernon triumph. “That was a nice win,” he said. “We have been stressing more and more the team basketball aspect and making the passes and controlling the tempo. We did that against Mt. Vernon. Guys were sharing the basketball. We were getting points from a variety of people. That was a key to our success offensively.

We shared the ball and got to the offensive glass. You have to remember those three things, taking care of the basketball, sharing the ball and getting to the offensive glass.”

Jack Kalbas had a strong tournament for the Blazers. “Jack has been shooting it better of late, which is good for us. He’s found a good rhythm,” said Lyons. “He gives us a good outside presence.”

Michael Williams and Colton Noel were key contributors as well.

“Michael had some nice scoring games,” said Lyons. “He can score for us in a variety of ways. He’s shooting it better. His bread and butter is getting to the basket and getting some put-backs. Colton is a consistent presence for us down low. He had a nice tournament as well.”

Addison Trail also benefitted from the debut of Breydon Hargrove, who recently became eligible to play, Lyons noted. “He was a spark plug for us and played a couple nice games,” said Lyons. “He was in double-digit scoring in the two games he played. He gives us a lot of energy.”

Addison Trail also scored a 77-74 non-conference win over Mundelein Carmel recently. Hargrove led the Blazers with 21 points.

In addition to Hargrove’s output, Noel had 19 points, while Williams scored 15 and Kalbas had 11 in the Carmel contest.

“Anytime you have balanced scoring like that it usually bodes well for you,” said Lyons. “That was a nice game coming out of Christmas. We got the win and hopefully we can get the ball rolling in the right direction with some consistency.”

After the Carmel game, the Blazers were 7-5 overall and had an 0-3 record through their first three West Suburban Conference Gold Division games.

“Neither side in the Carmel game played much defense, but it was a nice game for us offensively,” said Lyons. “We had been stuck in the 40s and low 50s for points.”

39-38 against Jacobs.

Willowbrook freshman boys basketball The Willowbrook freshman A boys basketball team won the Downers Grove North tournament to improve to 11-0 on the season.

The Warriors defeated Waubonsie Valley 44-38 to advance to the championship where they downed DeKalb.

The Willowbrook freshman B team went 2-1 at Downers Grove North.

Willowbrook freshman girls basketball The Willowbrook freshman A girls basketball team placed second at the

Downers Grove South tournament over the holidays.

Trent at Nebraska-Kearney Willowbrook graduate Yashua Trent is now a member of the University of Nebraska-Kearney men’s basketball team.

Trent has helped the Lopers get out to an 11-4 start on the season (4-2 in conference).

Through 15 games, Trent was second on the team in scoring at 14.3 points per game. He was averaging 29.5 minutes of playing time (11 starts) and was shooting an impressive .627 from the field (74-for-118), .538 from the 3-point line (7-for-13) and .674 from the free-throw line

(60-for-89). He also was averaging 3.8 rebounds per game and had a team-high 67 assists against only 43 turnovers to go with a team-best 26 steals.

Trent has led the team in scoring three times this season. He had 26 points in a win against Southern Arkansas and also scored 15 points in a victory over Henderson State. Trent had 19 points in a loss to Colorado Mines. In a recent game against Central Missouri, Trent had 11 points, two rebounds and three assists to go with two steals.

Against Southwest Baptist, Trent had eight points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals.

Girls basketball team splits pair of games over holidays

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail girls’ basketball team split its four games over the holidays at the Lisle tournament.

The Blazers recorded a 37-32 victory over host Lisle where Diamond Pikulyk had 12 points.

“Diamond played really well against Lisle,” said Addison Trail coach Rob Schader Addison Trail lost 63-47 to an Elgin St. Edward team that ended up playing the championship game of the tournament.

The Blazers also defeated Aurora Christian 58-52 in overtime and lost to Chicago Christian 33-28.

The 2-2 showing left Addison Trail at 8-7 overall through its first 15 games.

In the Aurora Christian game, the Blazers found themselves down by

two points at halftime.

“We played really well in the third quarter,” said Schader. “We were up by seven or eight in the fourth quarter and then they hit a couple of 3s and we kind of fell apart. We shot 40 percent from the free-throw line.

We missed some 1-and-1s. The good thing is we played well in the overtime.”

Schader said the team had a tough outing against Chicago Christian.

“We couldn’t score,” he said. “It was 10-9 at halftime. They stayed in a zone and we were in zone. We missed a ton of layups. It was one of those games where you couldn’t hit anything. We didn’t play that well.

We won two games at that tournament but it wasn’t one of our finer moments.”

Schader noted the team was resting up after the tournament in prepa-

ration for the second half of the season. “We needed the time off. We were tired and needed to rest up,” he said. “We’re looking forward to getting back into the swing of things.”

Looking at the first half of the season, the coach, overall, was pleased.

“We are above .500, which is great,” he said late last week. “We won some games and there were probably three games out there that we could have won, but we didn’t take care of it.

Overall, we’re doing pretty well.”

In addition to Pikulyk, Schader also cited strong recent play from Alyssa Pham and Jasmin Mehmeti.

“The three of them have been solid all year,” he said.

Addison Trail’s sophomore team won the Lisle sophomore tournament and had won eight games in a row through late last week.

“That’s huge for us,” said Schader.

Fenton girls basketball team third at Northside Prep

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Fenton girls basketball coach Tim Anderson liked what he saw over the holidays.

The Bison took third at the Northside Prep tournament, going 2-2.

“We played four really good games,” said Anderson. “It’s what I’ve been waiting for.”

Fenton opened the tournament with a 53-22 win over Chicago Kelly.

“We played very well,” said Anderson. “It was our first win of the year and it came at a great time. It was a great team effort.”

Fenton then lost 41-33 to DePaul Academy. “DePaul Academy used to be Gordon Tech and is very good.

They ended up winning the tournament,” Anderson noted. “They pulled away in the last minute-and-a-half of the game. It was a three- or four-point game until then. They made a couple 3-point plays. We had a great effort against a very good team. We’ve been

waiting for this sort of thing to happen. We got a sense of, ‘Hey, wow!

We can be very competitive.’”

The Bison also lost 44-41 to Northside Prep. “They had a terrific player,” said Anderson. “We had a chance with three seconds left to tie, but a 3-pointer rimmed out. It was a very good effort on our part.”

Fenton wrapped up the tournament with a 49-32 win over Chicago Perspectives/IIT Joslin.

“It was another great effort from our kids,” said Anderson. “I’ve always believed in this: that players and teams take quantum leaps and you can see when they do. We’ve had five games now starting back with IC Catholic Prep where we aren’t the same team we were before we played IC. We lost by a ton of points to Riverside-Brookfield on Dec. 15. We’re not the same team now. Everybody looks different out there. It’s a great feeling. I’m really excited about this.

There’s that old saying with accomplishment comes confidence and

with confidence comes belief. They see what they are doing and they are building off it.”

Anderson said he also saw progress on the defensive end, even in the loss to tournament-champion DePaul. “DePaul, my gosh, had three girls over 6-feet,” he said. “We don’t have anybody taller than 5-9, but we put a defensive plan in place that had them confused. For us everything is clicking and it’s really been a team effort on defense. They are doing a good job and hopefully we can keep it going.”

Fenton’s Amari Benbow and Ashley Lira were named to the all-tournament team. “And deservedly so,” said Anderson of Benbow and Lira’s awards. “Amari is kind of the catalyst of all this. She’s leading us in scoring and rebounding and doing a great job.”

Anderson is excited about the second half of the season.

“I’m anxious to see what we can do,” he said.

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