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Still time to weigh in on District 88 schools Illinois 5Essentials Survey ends Jan. 31

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Parents of District 88 studentsboth Addison Trail and Willowbrook High Schools- still have time to contribute their input on the ‘Illinois 5Essentials Survey’ that began in December. The deadline to take the survey is Jan. 31.

This is the sixth time the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has conducted ‘5Essentials,’ which is a statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. A required response rate must be met for the results from the optional parent/guardian survey to be included in the individual school reports.

“District 88 has consistently participated in the statewide 5Essentials Survey and (has opted) to administer the survey again this year to continue tracking and informing progress.” said an administrator in the Dist. 88 Building Futures newsletter.

The survey was sent via email to teachers at Dist. 88. Students were given details about how to take the survey through their individual school.

Parents and guardians were given the chance to take the survey at several events in December and January. The last chance to take the survey is via the web.

The survey can be taken online at https://illinois.5-essentials.

org/2017 through Jan. 31.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides ‘a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring five “essentials” critical for school success’ including Effective Leaders; Collaborative Teachers; Involved Families; Supportive Environment; and Ambitious Instruction.

According to Dist 88, 20 years of research at The University of Chicago in more than 400 schools has shown schools that are strong on at least three of the 5Essentials are 10 times more likely to make substantial gains in improving student reading and math than schools that are weak on three or more of the 5Essentials.

Those differences remained true even after controlling for student and school characteristics, including poverty, race, gender and neighborhood characteristics.

Strength on components within the 5Essentials also correlates with increased teacher retention, student attendance, college enrollment and high school graduation.

Principals at both Willowbrook and Addison Trail High Schools and the District 88 superintendent will receive the 5Essentials reports in March.

Survey results will also be reported in the 2018 ‘Illinois Report Card.’

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Senior Daniel Weir, standing near his ink drawing titled Ascending Staircase, was one of eight Willowbrook students who won ribbons for their artwork at the Elmhurst College 19th Annual High School Art Exhibition, held on Jan. 17.

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Obituaries

MAURICE JOHN CONNORS, 102 Maurice Connors was a resident of the Atrium of Belleville for nearly five years after moving to the area from Chicago with his wife of nearly 57 years, Ann (Hayes) Connors. He departed this life after living his values for nearly 103 years white attaining many milestones along the way. He was born April 9, 1915 on the north side of Chicago. Athletics played a major part in his life. He won races in the Chicago “silver skates” speed skating competition of that era. During WW II he served in the United States Navy. Thereafter, he attended night school and graduated from Northwestern University and received an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

Maurice was executive assistant to the first President of the Airline Pilots’ Association (ALPA). Later he became personnel director.

Later he became personnel director at Standard Kollsman, which manufactured television components for several decades. He loved music and played and taught guitar and banjo. He was a lifelong member of the American Federation of Musicians, performing in numerous musical groups throughout the Chicago area.

He was an active sports’ official for football, basketball and baseball at all levels. In 1989 he was named baseball umpire of the year by the Umpires Protective Association (UPA) in Chicago, and in April 2008 he was inducted into the Athletic Officials’ Association (AOA) Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ann; his son, Neal resident of Belleville; as well as grandchildren, Cole, Carmen, Layla, and Genevieve. Prior to attending St. Peter’s Cathedral Parish in Belleville, he belonged to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Villa Park, Illinois for more than fifty years.

Visitation was held at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, Illinois.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.

RICHARD J. BOGACKI, 71 Richard J. Bogacki age 71 of Villa Park. Beloved husband of the late Marlene, loving father of Danielle Drake and Joseph (Beth) Bogacki, dearest grandfather of Taylor, Maxwell and Matthew, dear brother of Barbara Bogacki, brother in law of Ralph (Christine) Pfiefer. Visitation and Funeral services were held at Steuerle Funeral Home. Cremation private.

SALLY A. DUPLE, 92 Sally A. Duple nee Coyle, 92 of Villa Park.

Beloved wife of the late Richard A., loving mother of Clifford and the late Mark, cherished grandmother of Michelle, Sarah, Jackie and Ryan Duple, Lauri (Tom) Roberts, dear great grandmother of Mea and Sofia Roberts, fond sister of Colleen Leali. Visitation was held on Thursday January 18. Funeral Mass was held at St. Pius X Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Vincent De Paul c/o St. Pius X Church or Elmhurst American Legion Post THB 187 Woman’s Auxiliary 310 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For info 630832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.

SHIRLEY M. BOUCHEZ, 89 Shirley M. Bouchez, 89 of Villa Park. Beloved wife of the late Edmond, loving mother of Phillip (Debra), Renee Bouchez (Stephen Schovain), James (Laura), dear grandmother of Brandon, Michelle, Jaclyn (Brendan) Royalty, Michael (Kiley) and John Plaza, great grandmother of Madison, Charlie Grace, Emersyn and Tyler.

Visitation was held on Wednesday Jan 17 at St. Alexander Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials to Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601.

Arrangements by Steuerle Funeral Home 630832-4161.

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For all you do

The extended Greco family, which owns and manages the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, was honored at Villa Park Village Hall recently for their years of volunteerism, community involvement and participation. Village President Al Bulthuis (center wearing a tie) specifically dedicated the new “Great Western Trail Arch” to Phil Greco (standing third from left). Phil Greco not only contributed funds, but helped oversee the planning, design and installation of the Arch.

WIllowbrook Athletic Hall of Fame banquet set Booster Club hosts event on Feb. 8

Founded in 2010, the Willowbrook High School Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates the athletic and personal successes of standout ‘Warriors’ student-athletes. A screening committee comprised of current and former coaches, staff members, Athletic Booster Club members and community representatives selects the Willowbrook Warriors who are inducted each year.

This year’s Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will take place on Feb. 8 at The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Road in Lombard.

The evening will begin with a social gathering from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation of the class of 2018 will start immediately after dinner.

Tickets cost $55 each ($20 for children 10 years old and younger). To buy tickets, go to www.dupage88.net/AthleticHallofFame2018 (RSVP by Feb. 2).

ketball and baseball) Craig Martin (Class of 1977 – Track and cross-country) Jennifer Jorgensen-Lackey (Class of 1986 – Track and cross-country) Nadine Wille-Whitmore (Class of 1987 – Track and cross-country) Margo Littlehale (1978-2009 – Coach of cross-country and track and field)

John Price (1982-present – Outstanding Contributor) Pom Pon Team (2005-06 – State Champion) Inductees also will be recognized before the Willowbrook Varsity Boys Basketball game on Feb. 9.

For more information, contact Willowbrook Athletic Director Bob Daly at rdaly@dupage88.net or 630-530-3406.

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Class of 2018 inductees are: Ed Leppert (Class of 1962 – Wrestling and track) Rob Cortesi (Class of 1969 – Football, bas-

Big Game patrol Police on the lookout

The Villa Park Police Department is asking football fans to celebrate the ‘big game’ responsibly on Sunday, Feb. 4. A ‘Super Bowl weekend’ enforcement effort, made possible by federal highway safety funds administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation, means extra officers will be patrolling on Friday through Sunday, Feb 2-4.

“We need your help to keep alcohol0 and drug-impaired drivers off our roads,” said Sgt. James Cihak, “All it takes is a game plan. Before you go to the party, decide if you’re drinking or driving- never do both.”

The patrol effort will focus on more than the familiar ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ mission.

“We will also be checking for compliance with seat belt laws,” Sgt. Cihak said in a press release, “so remember to buckle up.”

• School environment and instructional program centered on Gospel values.

Daily religion class, weekly school masses, and seasonal service projects • Students perform well above national norms on standardized assessments like the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) • Challenging instruction offered for students at all levels of readiness • New math program K-5; 1-1 device program initiated; K-8 Spanish; science instruction reflects a STEM focus • Before and after school child care on-site • Full-day kindergarten, newly renovated kindergarten rooms, outdoor playground • Extracurricular programs include clubs, no cut sports, theater, and band Be part of a tight-knit community of fellow Catholic families!

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Michael Jones pleads guilty to 1985 murder of Kristina Wesselman

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin recently announced that Michael Jones, 64, formerly of 2508 Southmoor Drive, Champaign, has entered a plea of guilty to the 1985 murder of fifteenyear-old Kristina Wesselman. Jones appeared in court this afternoon in front of Judge George Bakalis, who accepted Jones’ plea. Jones has been held in custody at the DuPage County Jail without bond since September 21, 2015.

In the afternoon hours of July 21, 1985, Kristina left her home on Cypress Drive in unincorporated Glen Ellyn to go to the Jewel Grocery store near her home. She never returned home from the store.

At approximately 11:15 a.m. the following day, her partially nude body was discovered in a field between her home and the store. She had been sexually assaulted and stabbed multiple times. An extensive investigation into her murder yielded no results and the case eventually went cold. The case has remained active since then.

On September 10, 2015, the DuPage County Crime Laboratory informed detectives from the Sheriff’s Office that there was a DNA match through the Combined DNA Index

System (CODIS) that identified a specific person as the contributor of the DNA profile obtained from the sexual assault kit performed during Kristina’s autopsy. Further investigation led by the Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit with assistance from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office led to Jones. On Friday, September 18, 2015, authorities from DuPage County traveled to Champaign, took Jones into custody and returned him to DuPage County to face the charges against him.

“Kristy Wesselman had her whole life ahead of her,” Berlin said. “She was a beautiful young girl, full of life and loved by all.

More than three decades have passed since Michael Jones sexually assaulted and brutally murdered Kristy, forever changing the lives of her surviving family and friends.

I’m sure that in that time, not a day has passed that Kristy’s family hasn’t thought about today, the day of reckoning for the man who sexually assaulted and murdered Kristy.

Her family and friends have waited a long time for justice and today, justice was delivered.

Jones’ next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 23, at 1:30 for sentencing.

Lawmaker proposes law to let people rescue dogs from hot cars Leaving a dog inside your car in the summer could soon mean a broken window in Illinois.

Illinois is one of 24 states without a Good Samaritan law that allows people to rescue pets from hot cars. But that could change by the summer.

State Rep. David Olsen, R-Downers Grove, is pushing a plan to allow people to bust out a car window to rescue a hot dog from a hot car, and avoid any criminal liability.

Olsen said the idea is to let people help.

“If people act in good faith, in consultation with law enforcement,” Olsen said recently. “This legislation is reasonable.

It doesn’t allow for random acts of violence or criminal damage to property.”

Olsen said his legislation requires that people call the police before breaking a window, and then to wait with the dog at the car until police arrive.

“We’re looking to save animals and not make somebody liable for a lot of money, when they are just trying to be a Good Samaritan and help out,” Olsen said.

Olsen’s legislation comes after the Illinois News Network reported on Illinois’ law regarding hot dogs in cars last summer.

Olsen admits hot dogs are not as important as Illinois’ pension crisis, but he adds that animal laws are more real to a lot of people in the state.

“I wish every plan that I introduced got this much enthusiasm, when we’re talking about pension reform, or saving money for the state of Illinois and making our state more fiscally responsible,” Olsen said. “I’d hope that would evoke the same emotions. But ultimately, people have such a strong connection with their dogs, their cats, their pets. And that emotional connection is really, really important.”

Olsen’s legislation is HB 4191. It has not yet been assigned a hearing in Springfield.

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The latest report on the flu in Illinois shows a dip in the number of people getting sick. But one doctor said Illinois’ flu season is not slowing down yet.

Dr. Brian Curtis, director of Physician Practice for OSF HealthCare Medical Group, said that the latest report from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) showing a dip in flu cases for the first week of the year isn’t a sign that flu season has peaked.

“Usually the flu season will last two to three weeks, then come down,” Curtis said. “And then, about two to three weeks later you get a second spike, a second wave of illnesses that come through.”

The latest IDPH report says 218 people went to the emergency room in the first week of 2018. The season total is now more than 600.

Curtis said that most of the people who’ve already gotten sick in Illinois are either very old or very young.

He said the latest outbreak is among middle-aged folks, which can cause some of its own problems.

“The big thing is that if you are sick, you need to stay home,” Curtis said. “Don’t try and tough it out. Don’t go to work. Don’t send your kids to school.”

So why is this flu season so early, and so strong?

Curtis said blame the flu vaccine.

“Usually the flu vaccine is 50 percent to 60 percent effective. Now you’re looking at 20 percent to 30 percent effective,” Curtis said. “So you’re going to have a worse flu season.”

Curtis said even if the vaccine is only 20 percent to 30 percent effective, that’s better than not getting a flu shot at all.

The Center for Disease Control’s latest flu report says every state but Hawaii is reporting widespread flu activity, and the number of flu cases across the country is starting to level off but not decline.

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

Addison Jan. 19 Police said an officer responded to Woodridge Police Department to transport and process Dominique J. Richards, 23 of Bolingbrook, who had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for obstructing identification, a failure to appear warrant out of the St. Charles Police Department for speeding, a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for resisting/obstructing, and a failure to appear warrant out of the Will County Sheriff’s Department for robbery.

der of protection in the 300 block of N. Ardmore at around 12:18 a.m.

Shaquiel S. Washington, 21, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia near Route 83 and Washington at around 8:05 p.m.

A 24-year-old Villa Park woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 300 block of N. Ardmore at around 1:42 p.m.

Jan. 12-Jan. 13 Theft was reported in the 300 block of N. Cornell. Police said that between 10:15 p.m. Jan. 12 and 8:16 a.m. Jan. 13, an unknown suspect stole the lens cover of a tail light for a 2007 Silver Nissan.

Jan. 12 Charles Keefer, 47, of Villa Park, was charged with aggravated assault and criminal trespass to state supported property in the 1-100 block of S. Jan. 12 Ardmore at 1:12 a.m.

Michelle L. Johansen, 46, of Car Criminal damage was reported at ol Stream, was charged with retail a local store. Police said that between theft at a store in the 1000 block of N. 7:30 and 8:20 p.m., an unknown susRohlwing at around 6:45 p.m. pect scratched the entire length of the driver’s side of a vehicle parked in the Jan. 11 parking lot.

Esteve P. Farriols Jr., 25, of New Lenox, was charged with unlawful Jan. 11 possession of a controlled substance Abdallah Awni, 47, of Chicago, in the 500 block of Stevens Drive at was charged with disorderly conduct in the 300 block of W. Highridge at around 5:09 p.m. around 3:58 p.m.

Villa Park Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Thomas J. Hemm, 28, and Megan A Villa Park man and woman were L. Meissner, 29, both of Villa Park, each charged with two counts of dowere charged with violation of an or- mestic battery in the 300 block of N.

Ardmore at around 10:30 p.m.

the 600 block of S. Harvard. Police said that between 9 a.m. Dec. 29 and Jan. 9 9 a.m. Jan. 9, an unknown suspect ap A 35-year-old Villa Park man was peared to have shot BBs or pellets at a charged with two counts of domestic window of a residence, causing dambattery, and issued a citation for pos- age to the window. session of cannabis, in the 300 block of S. Ardmore at around 10:01 a.m.

Nov. 13, 2017-Jan. 3 JaMia L. Johnson, 18, of Villa Jan. 8-Jan. 9 Criminal damage was reported in the 1-100 block of E. Adams. Police said that between 8 p.m. Jan. 8 and 11 a.m. Jan. 9, an unknown suspect appeared to have shot BBs at a residence and caused three quarter-size holes in the siding and also cut an electrical cord for an outdoor inflatable decoration.

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK The Illinois Environmental ProJan. 7 tection Agency wants to remind Fabian Diaz, 25, of Villa Park, was drivers to check to see if there is an charged with two counts of DUI, un- open recall on their car. lawful transportation of alcohol and Kim Biggs, spokeswoman for failure to reduce speed to avoid a the Illinois EPA, said the agency is crash in the 900 block of W. North at partnering with a national program. around 3:15 p.m.

“We are partnering with the Na James A. Santana, 18, of Chicago, tional Safety Council and it is to was charged with no valid driver’s li- promote their Check to Protect procense and issued a citation for posses- gram,” Biggs said. “So, it is actualsion of cannabis near St. Charles and ly theillinoi National Safety CounArdmore at around 12:40 a.m. cil’s program, but we are helping to Michael C. Wright, 22, of Chicago, promote that through our vehicle was charged with criminal trespass to emissions testing station.” real property in the 300 block of N. Biggs said the agency is proArdmore at around 8:40 p.m. moting awareness through posters A 36-year-old Villa Park man was at the Chicago and Metro East St. charged with two counts of domestic Louis vehicle emissions testing battery in the 300 block of E. Terry at stations, which see more than 2 around 2:11 a.m. million drivers each year. She said other means are being used to proDec. 29, 2017-Jan. 9 mote the program as well.

Criminal damage was reported in “One in four vehicles on the

Park, was charged with retail theft at a local store between Nov. 13, 2017, and Jan. 3.

Nov. 22, 2017-Jan. 1 Destiny D. Davis, 20, of Villa Park, was charged with retail theft at a local store between Nov. 22, 2017, and Jan. 1.

State EPA reminding drivers to check vehicle recall status road in Illinois had an open recall on the vehicle, which obviously is a safety issue, so we wanted to bring the driver’s attention to that,” Biggs said.

Biggs said drivers can check their vehicle’s status by heading to checktoprotect.org.

“It’s a very simple website, Check to Protect,” Biggs said. “You just have to add your VIN number from your vehicle, which they can find on their driver’s side door jams or on their insurance cards.”

If a driver’s vehicle has an open recall, the required service on the car can be taken care of for free.

“If there is a recall on the vehicle, any dealership can take care of that recall,” Biggs said.

Biggs said the state does not have any cost associated with the program, because posters are provided to the Illinois EPA by the National Safety Council.

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Hold on to your wallets; Springfield back in session for 2018

State lawmakers will start returning to their perches in Springfield Jan. 23. What can Illinoisans expect?

2017 left a bad taste in the mouths of many. The year began with an impasse and ended in a torrent of treacherous policy choices. In exchange for waiting out a historic budget logjam, Illinoisans were rewarded with the largest permanent income tax hike in the Land of Lincoln’s history. And state lawmakers couldn’t even balance the budget with that extra money, as they made not a single significant spending reform.

This year is different. With statewide elections in November, the 2018 forecast calls for gridlock.

House Speaker Mike Madigan will aim to block anything that could be perceived as a “win” for Gov. Bruce Rauner. This hurts Illinoisans in two major ways: The first being the largest tax they pay, the property tax, will likely continue to grow at an alarming clip.

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau show property taxes grew six times faster than household incomes in Illinois from 2008 to 2015. That growth is squeezing family budgets across the state. The real property tax burden—property taxes paid as a share of income—grew by nearly 38 percent.

Those who checked their local newspaper at the end of 2017 were bound to see news of local governments voting to raise those bills even higher. Instead of imposing a property tax freeze and providing tools for those bodies to more effectively manage their costs, state lawmakers will more than likely continue to sit on their hands while they chain those of local leaders—ensuring property taxes continue to go up.

And good luck slipping reform past a House speaker intent on winning back the governor’s seat for his party.

The second way Madigan’s game hurts Illinoisans is that legislation will be driven not by the most pressing policy matters, but by what can be used as an election-year cudgel.

That could include a proposal to hike Illinois’ minimum wage. Regardless of the economic effects of such a move, recall Illinois Democrats enjoyed recent years of supermajority control of the General Assembly and the governorship yet did not touch the issue. This is politics.

It will also likely include discussions to scrap Illinois’ constitution-

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ally protected flat income tax—one of the only pro-growth policies left unsullied in the state—in favor of a progressive tax structure.

This is already being sold as a way to make the rich pay their fair share. What proponents won’t tell you is that bringing peer states’ progressive tax structures to Illinois means a massive middle class tax hike.

And they won’t tell you that Illinois can ill afford to make it more expensive to live here. The state is currently experiencing a severe outmigration problem, losing nearly 643,000 residents on net to other states since 2010. That makes the surging cost of government even more expensive for those who stick around.

The Trojan horse that is the progressive tax doesn’t require the governor’s signature, but rather a threefifths majority vote in the House and Senate, after which voters would have to approve the change at the ballot box.

Illinoisans should also keep their eyes peeled for discussion of marijuana legalization. It’s a worthy debate to be sure—especially in a state with a criminal justice system that produces eminently poor outcomes and some of the nation’s worst finances—but in 2018 it will be staged primarily for political purposes.

In all likelihood, none of these three proposals will pass this year.

They will simply suck up air.

In the meantime, homeowners will be gasping for breath. And many more will seek refreshing opportunity in greener pastures.

There is a glimmer of hope, however. Illinoisans should take heart in the fact that the 2017 income tax hike vote spurred a political exodus, driven by grassroots participation in the political process. Thirty-three lawmakers already are certain not to return to their seats in 2019, without anyone casting a single ballot.

Speak up. Tell your lawmaker what issues he or she should focus on, and don’t relent.

What’s there to lose?

Lawmakers highlight what they’d like Rauner to address at State of the State ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

Illinois state lawmakers are highlighting what they’d like the governor to address during his State of the State later this month.

Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers his fourth State of the State address Jan. 31 to a joint session of the House and Senate, and one focus could be pensions.

State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, said how to deal with continued deficit spending is one of the most pressing issues. But the elephant in the room, he said, is Illinois’ worst-in-thenation pension debt.

Illinois lists its unfunded pension liability at $130 billion, though many actuaries say it’s significantly more than that because the state inflates its anticipated return on investments.

Batinick has proposed a pension buyout plan he said could save taxpayers billions of dollars down the road, but the state needs to reverse its trend

of continuous population loss.

“The more people you keep in this state,” Batinick said, “the more that that legacy cost is spread out amongst more people. And the more economic growth you have, the easier it’s going to be to deal with the pension crisis.”

State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, said pension reform is going to be tough.

“If we’re going to change any pensions, it has to be negotiated with the employees that are going to be affected,” Manar said.

Manar also said he’d like to hear Rauner bring both parties together with healing words to solve the state’s problems.

State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, said as the chairman of the Senate Education Committee, she wants the governor to focus on funding education.

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ue, he says it, but he needs to act on making education a No. 1 priority,” she said.

State Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Raymond, noted the major strides made for education funding reform already and said she hopes Rauner emphasizes the need for spending reductions.

“We will have to do that in a bipartisan way, but I think that this is an opportunity to come out really strong and say, ‘Here’s the case for why we have to change. Here’s the issues we’ve seen in the past,’” Bourne said.

Partisan gridlock is also an issue, but Bourne said Rauner needs to persuade Democrats of the need for spending controls to shore up the state’s structural budget imbalances.

Two weeks after the State of the State address Jan. 31, Rauner will deliver his third budget address as governor for the coming fiscal year. That address is Feb. 14 in Springfield.

Conroy bill to provide greater protections against hate crimes State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, sponsored legislation that gives courts the power to crack down on hate crimes against places of worship and increase penalties for those convicted of hate crimes. This bill went into effect Jan. 1.

“Our current political climate has seen an increase in divisive rhetoric used by politicians to push forward agendas that infringe on religious freedom. Unfortunately, this climate has fostered an increase in hate crimes targeting religious institutions,” said Conroy. “As legislators, we must ensure that that perpetrators of these heinous crimes receive serious sentences and victims of these

crime get the justice the deserve.”

House Bill 2309 was created in response to incidents of vandalism and racist graffiti targeting houses of worship throughout Illinois. This bill allows police and prosecutors to charge criminals who target religious institutions with a hate crime.

Individuals convicted of committing hate crimes must attend in-person educational classes focused on discouraging hate crimes against the targeted group. Additionally, if community service time is court ordered, the offender must perform the service in the county in which they were convicted of the crime.

The new law also gives judges

the ability to determine if an offender must compensate the victim for damages, based on the severity of the crime suffered by the victim. Parents and legal guardians would also be financially responsible for crimes committed by minors.

“The passing of this bipartisan legislation shows the people of Illinois that we are serious about protecting the religious liberties of our diverse population,” said Conroy.

“We will not let hate crimes become the norm in Illinois. I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure that our state remains a place where people of all faiths can feel welcome and safe.”

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Elmhurst Hospital recruiting new dogs for Animal-Assisted Therapy program

Elmhurst Hospital is seeking more dogs for its Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program. To be considered, please visit www.eehealth. org/ways-to-give/volunteer/animal-assisted-therapy and complete the online application. Applicants will be contacted for pre-screening.

Dogs that meet qualification requirements will be scheduled for temperament testing on Wednesday or Thursday, March 7 or 8, within

a two-hour time slot between 4 – 9 p.m. at the Edward Sleep Center, 27555 Diehl Rd. in Warrenville.

Dogs and their handlers selected for the program must attend mandatory training at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Road in Elmhurst on Wednesday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days.

Handlers and their dogs are en-

couraged to have completed a group obedience training class within the past year.

To be considered, dogs must meet certain requirements. For more information, call Jessica Flores at (331) 221-3282 or email jessica. flores@eehealth.org.

Elmhurst Hospital’s AAT teams have made nearly 11,000 patient visits since the program began in 2012.

Cantigny celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month and Cantigny Park will mark the occasion with two free-to-attend presentations at the Robert R. McCormick House:

Saturday, Feb. 17, 3 p.m.

Living History: Pamela Welcome as Sojourner Truth Living-history actor Pamela Welcome portrays Sojourner Truth, the African-American abolitionist and women’s rights activist. Truth was born into slavery but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. Two years later she went to court to recover her son, becoming the first black woman to win such a case against a white man. In 2014, Truth was included in Smithsonian magazine’s list of the “100 Most Significant Americans of All Time.”

Sunday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m.

Lecture and Book Signing: Author Sherman L. Jenkins Jenkins will discuss Ted Strong Jr.: The Untold Story of an Original Harlem Globetrotter and Negro Leagues All-Star. Published in 2016, the book profiles one of the first twosport professional athletes in the United States. Ted Strong competed in the 1930s and 1940s, excelling in both basketball and baseball. Jenkins sorts facts from myth about this determined and talented athlete.

Both presentations are free to attend and will take place in McCormick House’s Freedom Hall.

Advance registration is required due to limited seating capacity.

Those wishing to attend should call 630.260.8162 or register online at Cantigny.org.

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Teams of dogs and handlers have made nearly 11,000 patient visits since Elmhurst Hospital’s Animal-Assisted Therapy program began in 2012.

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Roskam named chair of Subcommittee on Health Ways and Means

miums and health care costs.

“I’m honored to be named chairman of the Subcommittee on Health at this critical time for thoughtful health policy,” said Roskam. “Our health care system has been broken for many years, and it’s important that we get this right. I’m focused on the needs of our families and what changes we can make that will protect the vulnerable, keep health insurance affordable and put American families back in control of their own health care.”

Roskam has been a member of the Committee on Ways and Means since 2009 and had previously served as chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee, during which time he led bipartisan investigations and legislative activity that has resulted in millions of dollars of wrongly seized funds being returned by the IRS and Department of Justice to hundreds of small business owners.

Roskam will continue to serve as a member of the Subcommittee on Tax Policy.

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While they mimic natural

by Jeffrey T. Boland tooth color, ceramic brackets cannot Licensed Orthodontic Specialist withstand as much pressure as metal brackets can. Consequently, they are not recommended for patients who need extensive treatment. Ceramic brackets are also larger and a bit more brittle than their metal counterparts. In addition, patients with aesthetic concerns may want to avail themselves of sapphire brackets that are made of translucent sapphire crystal and virtually disappear on the teeth. These translucent brackets work best on patients with very white teeth. Teeth with a yellowish hue are best treated with ceramic brackets.

Like traditional metal braces, ceramic braces use clear or white ligatures to hold the arch wire in place. The ligatures are little rubber bands, so they can stain because they’re porous. They’re changed at every adjustment. To schedule a free consultation, please call our office. Our office uses braces and other orthodontic appliances to improve smiles and dental health, making children and adults look and feel better.

Available by appointment, we honor all kinds of insurance and charge zero interest on our financing. Straighter Smiles Are Our Specialty!

P.S. To complete their disappearing act, clear or white elastic bands are used to attach the arch wire to ceramic or sapphire brackets.

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After serving as one of the leading voices ushering through the most significant tax reform in over three decades, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) has now been named as the new chairman of the Subcommittee on Health on Ways and Means.

Roskam served as chairman of the Subcommittee on Tax Policy last year and was one of the architects of the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has already lead a great number of employers to offer bonuses, pay raises and new investments as a result of the new law.

During the tax reform debate, Rep. Roskam was a strong advocate for small businesses, middleand lower- income families and taxpayers throughout his district.

As chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Roskam will lead the subcommittee in its work under its jurisdiction that includes Medicare and tax credit and deduction provisions of the Internal Revenue Code dealing with health insurance pre-

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Elmhurst Clinic employee donates to Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center Katie Kempke, a certified medical assistant in Elmhurst Clinic’s pediatrics practice, recently donated 100 chemo bags to Elmhurst Hospital’s Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center.

The bags include items to help patients during cancer therapy.

“We wanted to do something to directly give back to the community,” says Kempke, who, with support from family and friends, made the donation through the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation. “I have worked at Elmhurst Clinic for

10 years and my family and I have been patients at Elmhurst Hospital forever.”

The EMH Foundation offers many giving opportunities and special events designed to support the hospital’s programs and facilities. For more information about the EMH Foundation, visit www.emhfoundation.org or call (331) 221-0388.

For more information about care provided at the Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center, visit www.eehealth. org/services/cancer.

DuPage Care Center seeks Valentine donations for residents

The DuPage Care Center is offering the community an opportunity to send Valentine wishes to Center residents.

For a $3 donation, community members can send a Valentine balloon to a Care Center resident to spread cheer and warm wishes.

Last year, the public sent more than 1,000 heart-shaped, helium balloons to line the corridors and rooms on Valentine’s Day. Volunteers and staff delivered the balloons to more than 350 residents living at the Center, brightening their days and bringing lots of smiles along the way.

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“This fundraiser provides a Katie Kempke (far right), CMA, AAMA, Elmhurst Clinic Pediatrics, recently donated 100 chemo bags to Elmhurst Hospital’s Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center. With Kempke are (from left) Susan Tyburski, Exec- fantastic opportunity during these utive Director, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation; Lisa Stucky-Marshall, MS, RN, AOCN, Oncology colder months to reach out and warm the hearts of the residents Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center and Colleen Davies, Kempke’s mother.

of the Care Center,” said Bob Larsen, Health and Human Services Committee Chairman. “It’s a great tradition and we are excited about continuing it this year.”

Balloon donations will be accepted until Tuesday, Feb. 13, and may be sent to: DuPage Care Center, Attn: Valentine Balloons, 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.

Balloons will be delivered to residents on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Funds from the sale of balloons will benefit the Resident Recreation Fund, which provides programs and activities to improve the quality of life of residents living at the Center.

For more information, please contact Linda Gray at (630) 7844303 or linda.gray@dupageco.org.

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See our website for more information on contemporary and traditional services. We hope to see you soon!

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You’re Invited to Our Centennial Celebration!!!

Join Our Chamber for only $100 Who: First 100 Elmhurst businesses What: $100 First-Year Membership Special* When: First 100 days in 2018 Why: 100th Anniversary * Does not include $25 registration fee or new member Ambassador ribbon cutting

For more information, contact: Tessa Zemgulys Director of Member Services 630.834.6060, ext. 224 tessaz@elmhurstchamber.org 305666

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Montini Catholic announces 27th Annual Benefit Auction

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York Township benefits from Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Pictured from left are York Township Trustee Tony Cuzzone, Dan Gibbons and York Township Supervisor John W. Valle. On Thursday, Dec 11, Dan Gibbons visited York Township and donated a check for $3,700 to be used by the York Township Food Pantry to help stock pantry shelves this holiday season. The funds were raised during this year’s Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, which is held annually on Thanksgiving Day in Elmhurst.

Parks and Recreation programs and events Preschool registration Villa Park Recreation is currently accepting registration for preschool (2018-2019 school year), held at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, . Class options include mornings, 8:45-11:15 am Tuesday/ Thursday for 3 year olds (must be 3 by 9/1/18) and Monday/Wednesday/ Friday for 4 year olds (must be 4 by 9/1/18). Children will discover the fascinating world of learning and play as they gain the skills needed for Kindergarten. A $97 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration; tuition payments begin when the school year starts and can be paid in full or in a 2-pay or 4-pay option. Call 630-834-8970 with any questions about the preschool program.

la Park Sportsmen’s Club are holding the annual Ice Fishing event at North Terrace Lagoon on Saturday, February 10, 9 am – 12 noon.

This FREE all ages event will give participants the chance to learn about ice fishing safety, how to drill holes in the ice and how to catch fish.

Prizes will be awarded to children only. Bring your own bait. Refreshments will be served indoors.

Please note that the event date may change due to inadequate ice thickness. Call 630-834-8970 for event status.

Ice skating Ice skating is now available at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore Ave. and Jefferson Park (just east of Jefferson Swimming Pool), 341 N. Harvard Ave. The rinks are both Ice fishing available for family skating. Jeffer Villa Park Recreation and the Vil- son Park also accommodates hock-

2 people killed in Addison house fire According to a WGN-TV news report, Addison Fire Department officials have confirmed two people were found dead inside a home on Ellsworth Avenue near Armitage following a fire that broke out at the home early Monday morning.

Addison Fire Department officials told WGN-TV the fire started in the kitchen area, moved up into the attic and spread to the rest of the house, and the two individuals were found dead in the back bedroom.

Fire Department officials told WGN-TV there were no working smoke detectors inside the home at the time of the fire.

The WGN-TV report showed smoke coming from the single-story

house. Fire Department officials told WGN-TV that a couple driving by in a semi-truck saw smoke from the house and called 9-1-1 at around 2:30 Monday morning, and firefighters responded within five minutes.

Addison Deputy Fire Chief Scott Walker told WGN-TV at the scene of the fire that when firefighters were trying to get into the building, “a lot of fire had consumed the roof area.”

A lot of the structure had collapsed in, Walker said, and “we had to pull crews back and kind of regroup to find a better access into the building.”

The Addison Fire Department is still trying to find out exactly what caused the fire, according to the WGN-TV report.

ey players. Please dress for the cold weather as there are no shelter facilities or restroom facilities. Note the flags flying at the ice rinks: A green flag flying indicates rink is open;A red flag indicates a closed rink. 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.

Montini Catholic High School is gearing up for its 27th Annual Benefit Auction, the Maroon and Gold Gala, on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and will continue until midnight and will feature an open bar, passed appetizers, sit-down dinner, live entertainment and a $20,000 Champions Club Raffle. Guests will also be able to participate in a silent and live auction and many exciting raffles.

“Our Champions Club Raffle is one of our most anticipated raffles of the year,” said Alumni Coordinator, Brian Casey. “We give away four $1,000 prizes and our big $20,000 check at the gala!” Casey also noted that raffle-ticket holders need not attend the gala to win. Due to its popularity in the past two years, Montini will once again hold an “Early Bird” drawing and give away two $500 prizes in anticipation of the big drawing at the gala. The Early Bird drawing will take place on Valentines Day, February 14th.

The Montini Catholic High School Maroon and Gold Gala is the school’s largest fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting all academic, religious and community service endeavors. Each year, students volunteer to give back to the community though several community service projects including their Golden Gobbler Food Drive, Sophomore Day of Service, and Adopt A Family events, to name a few. They also attend service oriented mission trips throughout the year with Habitat for Humanity and are currently planning their fourth trip to Nicaragua to provide aid to impoverished families.

Friends and businesses interested in donating items or sponsoring a corporate table at Montini Catholic High School’s 2018 Maroon and Gold Gala may contact President Jim Segredo, at 630-627-6930 or email him at: jsegredo@montini.org.

Individuals wanting to purchase a Champions Club Raffle ticket for their shot at winning $20,000 may contact Brian Casey at bcasey@ montini.org.

Conroy and Cullerton to host Developmental Diversity Resource Fair State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, and State Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park, are partnering to host a resource fair for families of children with special needs and developmental disabilities. The fair will take place on Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub located at 250 Civic Center Plaza in Glendale Heights.

“Families of children with special needs are not always aware of the many services and opportunities that are available to them,” said Conroy. “I wanted to put this fair together so that families can see all that is available to them in their own communities.”

Local organizations, businesses and not-for-profit organizations from throughout DuPage County that pro-

vide services and serve children with special needs and developmental disabilities will be in attendance, including the Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association, , Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, Leaps and Bounds Family Services and many others.

“I am grateful that Senator Cullerton and I could partner with local organizations to bring these resources under one roof,” said Conroy. “We will continue to provide the opportunities that bring much needed resources and services to our residents.”

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Rep. Conroy’s constituent services office at 630-415-3520.

Committee examines stronger DUI laws

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s Traffic Safety Advisory Committee met on Jan. 18 in Chicago to examine impaired driving laws and consider measures aimed at making Illinois roads safer by reducing impaired driving crashes and fatalities.

“My mission as Secretary of State is to make the roads of Illinois safer than ever,” said White. “I reconvened the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to review and develop innovative measures to further strengthen our state’s impaired driving laws. Although Illinois is ranked among the top states in the nation for efforts to fight drunk driving, I refuse to grow complacent.”

The advisory committee reviewed the following three measures designed to combat impaired driving: • Strengthen DUI laws by revising the statue defining a first-time DUI offender. Under current statutory summary suspension law, motorists are considered first-time DUI offenders if five or more years have passed since their last DUI. • Strengthen prosecution of DUI by allowing prosecutors to introduce as evidence past DUI offenses committed by the defendant to a jury during a trial. Currently, the law does not allow past DUI convictions to be introduced as evidence during a jury trial.

• Strengthen impaired driving laws by cracking down on impaired driving with a special emphasis on prescription drugs such as opioids. This measure is in response to the opioid epidemic and the increase in DUI cases involving the use of prescription drugs.

Amends certain sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code to include prescription drugs alone, or in combination with alcohol, that may result in impairment and administrative sanctions.

The advisory committee, comprised of legislators, federal and state traffic safety experts and law enforcement officials, is scheduled to meet again on Monday, Jan. 29, to vote on the proposals and consider other traffic safety issues that may arise.

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee consists of 12 members, including White as chairman; state Reps. John D’Amico (D-Chicago), Mike McAuliffe (R-Chicago), Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) and Michael Unes (R-Pekin); state Sens. Martin Sandoval (D-Cicero) and Michael Connelly (R-Naperville); David Bradford, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety; Lt. Col. Chris Trame, Illinois State Police; Shannon Alderman, Illinois Department of Transportation; Jenny Burke, National Safety Council; and Lyn Warren, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Lincoln School Luxury

Lincoln School Luxury

No cookie-cutter here, this brick and stone French Provincial stands out from the rest of the crowd. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and in the award-winning Lincoln School district, you will love this location! This home features 10-foot first floor ceilings, 5 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms – each bedroom with its own private bathroom. High end finishes, Pella windows, Ethan Allen window treatments, two masonry fireplaces, smart home features, a Generac backup generator, commercial grade appliances including a 6-burner Thermador oven, farmhouse sink, 1st floor office, fully finished basement with radiant heat floors, high-end bar and exercise room/5th bedroom, paver brick driveway and entryway, and 2 car heated garage with electric car charging station. Better than new construction quality, without the new construction price-tag offering over 5,000 SF of finished living space in one of Elmhurst’s best neighborhoods! $999,900

No cookie-cutter here, this brick and stone French Provincial stands out from the rest of the crowd. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and in the award-winning Lincoln School district, you will love this location! This home features 10-foot first $999,900

FIRST OFFERING! Heart of Elmhurst

Heart of Elmhurst

CENTER OF TOWN COLONIAL SITUATED ON A DOUBLE LOT & WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN, METRA, AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS, & ALL ELMHURST AMENITIES. SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM & LIVING $699,000 COTTAGE HILL DOUBLE LOT!

CENTER OF TOWN COLONIAL SITUATED ON A DOUBLE LOT & WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN, METRA, AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS, & ALL ELMHURST AMENITIES. SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM & LIVING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE & 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM. 4 BEDROOMS UP PLUS A FIRST FLOOR OFFICE OR 5TH BEDROOM W/ BATHROOMS ON EACH LEVEL, HARDWOOD FLOORS, UPDATED KITCHEN W/ GRANITE COUNTERS & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. LOT COULD BE SUBDIVIDED INTO TWO 50X150 LOTS ON COTTAGE HILL! $699,000

Updates Throughout!

Updates Throughout!

Close to everything, offering a private, professionally landscaped backyard complete w/ lighting, 2-level deck, pergola & fire pit. Perfect retreat for entertaining/relaxing.

Family rm features gas fireplace & raised hearth surrounded $495,000 NEW LISTING!

Close to everything, offering a private, professionally landscaped backyard complete w/ lighting, 2-level deck, pergola & fire pit. Perfect retreat for entertaining/relaxing. Family rm features gas fireplace & raised hearth surrounded by beautiful custom cabinetry & glass tiling. Other features include custom wood cabinets & new SS fridge in kitchen; formal dining room; 1st floor full bath; spacious master bedroom w/ vaulted ceilings, huge closet & attached bath w/jacuzzi tub; a huge finished basement w/ kitchenette, office & 1/2 bath! Heated 1.5 car attached garage w high ceilings. Paver extensions on both sides of cement driveway for double wide car parking. $495,000

ONE OF A KIND!

ONE OF A KIND!

Storybook English Tudor expanded & updated by current 30+ year owners that hate to leave this home & neighborhood.

Loaded with original character & charm, yet updated w/ today’s amenities & nearly 3,200 SF of finished living space. $599,900 COMING SOON!

Storybook English Tudor expanded & updated by current 30+ year owners that hate to leave this home & neighborhood. Loaded with original character & charm, yet updated w/ today’s amenities & nearly 3,200 SF of finished living space. Rare master suite with en suite bath + 2 other oversized bedrooms. Modern HVAC, refinished HW floors, living room fireplace, updated kitchen & baths, finished basement with large family room/office/laundry/tons of walk in storage & roughed in plumbing for a future bathroom. Custom bar/lounge area overlooking in-ground pool with tons of outdoor entertaining space. $599,900

Steps to Town!

Steps to Town!

On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4-Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins,

On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4-Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins, entertainer’s kitchen w/ island, butler’s pantry, full bath, separate formals & 2 fireplaces. 4 beds up w/ master suite, spa bath & laundry. Finished basement - office, 5th bed, & rec room. Outdoors- new Trex deck, 190’ deep lot, playset & 2.5 car garage. Improvements include hardie siding, Pella windows, electrical/ plumbing, & 3-zone HVAC. Walk to everything! $889,900

$889,900

Danby Woods Colonial

Danby Woods Colonial

You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custombuilt fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access,

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You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custom-built fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, 3 fireplaces, one w/ dual exposure to the master BR & master bath. 2 magnificent libraries, a lower level in-law arrangement w/ private bath & wet bar w/ sink, fridge & dishwasher. Covered porch & 2nd floor veranda overlooking a expansive paver brick patio & large yard w/ irrigation & impressive landscaping, a heated 2 car attached garage w/ epoxy floors, & charming Coach House! $699,900

La Fave Ranch

La Fave Ranch

A rare opportunity on Mitchell for a La Fave Mediterranean style home on an extra wide 77 x 150 deep lot with spectacular outdoor center courtyard paver brick patio with outdoor fireplace, pergola, and built in grill. 4 bedrooms, 3 full

A rare opportunity on Mitchell for a La Fave Mediterranean style home on an extra wide 77 x 150 deep lot with spectacular outdoor center courtyard paver brick patio with outdoor fireplace, pergola, and built in grill.

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3.5 car garage, finished basement, front patio/veranda, master suite with attached office/nursery, separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. Original home was expanded in rear to include a high-end eat-in kitchen and family room with fireplace. $825,000

$825,000

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New Build on Sunnyside

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Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with

Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with island, butler pantry, formal dining, huge family room with fireplace, 3 car garage, 4 large beds up, master suite with his & hers walk-ins, master spa bath with over-sized shower and soaking tub. Ability to finish attic with additional 300 SF of 8 ft height ceiling as well as basement.

In for permits. Perfect timing to fully customize everything! Summer 2018 delivery. $1,099,000

Newer Construction < $650k!

Newer Construction < $650k!

Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent

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Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and $650,000

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the Prairie Path landscape while living less than one mile from downtown Elmhurst’s restaurants, shopping, museums, library, theater & Metra. Situated in a friendly community with award winning schools & parks just 17 miles from downtown Chicago. Phase II is ready for occupancy with selection of your own custom finishes. Call today for a private showing. $650,000

Cherry Farm Tudor

Cherry Farm Tudor

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition $699,900

New in Crescent Park

New in Crescent Park

Ring in the new year in your new home! Rare, new construction in a prime Crescent Park location. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to Washington Park and Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary and Sandburg JRHS.

Ring in the new year in your new home!

Rare, new construction in a prime Crescent Park location. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to Washington Park and Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary and Sandburg JRHS. This Craftsman style home features hardwood floors throughout, 1st floor office, 3 car attached garage, and smart home features like Nest and Lutron lighting. Still some time to pick out some of your own finishes.

Expected delivery end of Feb. 2018. $1,199,900

Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent fireplace, laundry/mudroom & powder room.

Beautiful maple cabinets w/ walnut stain & dark glaze in kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite countertops. 4 beds on 2nd level w/ shared hall bath. Private master suite w/ whirlpool tub & large walk in shower. Dual zone HVAC & roughed in central vac. Partial finished basement w/ r/o plumbing for future bath. Fenced in yard with gas line for grill and much much more! $649,000

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition with over-sized family room, breathtaking Master Suite with Floor to Ceiling Windows of sweeping views of the 15,000 square foot lot & En Suite bathroom & huge walk-in closet, Great Au Pair Quarters on 3rd Flr. 3 car epoxied attached garage, plus an INCREDIBLE LOCATION, steps to new Washington Park, walk to town/train & schools & Prairie Path! Pride in Ownership shines bright in this lovely home! $699,900

Great Value in South Elmhurst

Great Value in South Elmhurst

Walk to Lincoln grade School, Bryan Middle School and York High School. Steps to Illinois Prairie Path/Spring Road shopping district. 75x140 Lot. Unique open floor plan. 4 car garage. 2 attached/2 detached. 3800 sq. ft on 1st/2nd floor.

$1,199,900

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Walk to Lincoln grade School, Bryan Middle School and York High School. Steps to Illinois Prairie Path/Spring Road shopping district.

75x140 Lot. Unique open floor plan. 4 car garage.

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Former teacher sentenced to 10 years for possession of child pornography

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police Douglas Flint announced recently that a former Cook County elementary school teacher has been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for possessing child pornography. Andrew Clarke , 29, of 179 Golfview, Glendale Heights, entered a plea of guilty to two counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony) this afternoon in front of Judge John Kinsella, who handed down the sentence. Clarke, who was out on bond after posting $20,000 of

his $200,000 bond, was immediately taken into custody following today’s court appearance.

In January 2016, as part of an ongoing investigation into the possession and dissemination of child pornography, authorities with the Illinois Children’s Advocacy Centers, with assistance from the Elmhurst and Glendale Heights Police Departments, identified a computer in DuPage County that was downloading files containing child pornography.

Through the course of their investigation, detectives were led to Clarke where it was discovered that he was

in possession of images containing child pornography. Authorities also learned during their investigation that while Clarke was employed as a teacher, he videotaped himself masturbating into the shoes of children whom were students at the school where he worked. He would then leave the shoes at the school for the children to claim upon their return.

Of the images Clarke possessed, none of them contain images from children at the school where Clarke was previously employed.

“Child pornography is not a victimless crime and what occurred in

this case is beyond disgusting,” Berlin said. “Every time one of these images is downloaded or shared on the Internet, child pornography claims another young, innocent victim. To protect these innocent victims, my office stands ready to vigorously prosecute any allegations of child pornography. I would like to thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Jennifer Lindt and Kristin Johnston for their work on this case as well as the Elmhurst and Glendale Heights Police Departments and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for their continuing efforts to protect our children

from child pornographers.”

“I would like to thank the Elmhurst Police Department as well as the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office for their cooperative efforts in bringing a successful prosecution against this child pornographer,” Chief Flint said.

Clarke’s will be required to serve 50% of his sentence before being eligible for parole. In addition, he will also be required to register for life as a sex offender once he is released.

Clarke was sentenced to five years on each count with the sentences to run consecutively.

Conroy chairs Committee House Hearing on Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment

Continuing her efforts to raise awareness about the opioid crisis and hold insurance companies accountable, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, convened the House Mental Health Committee to discuss inequity in insurance coverage for addiction treatment.

“Our hearing in December reaffirmed the committee’s understanding that the lack of insurance parity in Illinois is a large barrier to treatment for those who struggle with addiction,” said Conroy, who chairs the committee. “It has been 10 years since the federal parity law was signed and in that time we have seen the opioid addiction reach epidemic proportions. The Illinois Department of Public Health released a report that shows that overdoses continue to rise, Narcan use is way up, and deaths continue to rise but hospital admittance is down. The lack of parity enforcement directly contributes to the rising numbers.”

Both the federal government and the state of Illinois have laws in place to require insurance companies to provide the same coverage for mental health and addiction treatment as they would for any other health treatment.

Even with these laws in place, expert panelists shared their struggles with insurance parity in the Illinois insurance market.

Dr. Tom Britton of the Gateway Foundation, an organization dedicated to alcohol and drug treatment, spoke about his struggles with insurance providers when trying to provide the most effective treatment plans for his patients. Critical treatments are withheld until insurance companies approve them, which can take up to 48 hours.

Insurance companies can “claw-back” on services that have already been approved for coverage and require patients to pay back the cost of the services received. Luke Thomsha of the Perfectly Flawed Foundation stat-

Community calendar Sunday, Jan. 28 Seton Academy open house From 2-4 p.m., Seton Academy at 350 N. Westmore is hosting an open house for parents of prospective students.

Info: 630-279-4101 or setonmontessori.com.

open gym at Jackson Middle School’s main gym on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. Drop-in to play basketball and volleyball as a family. The $7 cash fee is payable at the door. The family fee is for 1 or 2 adults over 21 and children under 18. Individuals (age 18 and older) who drop in to open gym pay a $3 fee. The en-trance to Sunday, March 11 the open gym is through the main PIE Foundation fundraiser school entrance, 301 W. Jackson in The Partnership for Inspired Ed- Villa Park. Info: call 630-834-8970 ucation (PIE) Foundation will host or in-villpark.com its 7th annual din-ner/theater/auction fundraiser featuring Drury Lane’s Villa Park Recreation pro-duction of “Joseph and the classes for kids Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Villa Park Recreation has several A 2 p.m. matinee performance is fol- upcoming classes for kids to keep lowed by dinner, silent auction, and them busy this fall. Toddlers ages prize drawings. Proceeds serve to 18-36 months can participate with enhance student learning and educa- parents in Exploring Toddler where tion explo-ration in School Districts they’ll have a great time moving and 4, 45, 48, and 88, including Addison exploring colors, books, songs and Trail High School and Willowbrook other activities. Children ages 3-5 High School. will enjoy Mad Scientists Laboratory where they will try experiments Ongoing events: that will explode and erupt and Dino Gymnastics program Hour, a fun-packed hour of dinosaur

Parks and Recreation has an- fun. Jugando Se Aprende … Learn nounced a new gymnastics program While Playing is a unique class for in partnership with Tumbling Times ages 4-6 that combines literature, Gymnastics, 400 Rohlwing Road. A art and large motor play as children wide variety of gymnastics classes learn Spanish. For specifics on these are available for all ages and skill classes such as class day, time and levels. Info: vprd.org or call 630- fees, visit invillapark.com or call the 834-8970.

Recreation Department office at 630834-8970.

Family open gym on Monday nights Science Minors Kids Club Parks and Recreation holds family The Villa Park Public Library is

ed that his insurance company would only cover seven days of the minimum 30 days he would need at a recovery facility to avoid relapsing.

Legislators questioned the practice of the Department of Insurance in light of a report by the Kennedy Forum, which highlights the lack of insurance compliance for mental health and addiction treatment. Of the 8,000 consumer complaints received by the department last year, only 37 were for mental health or addiction related treatments, raising concerns as to how the Department of Insurance can proactively enforce parity laws and ensure that customers who are being denied coverage are aware of their ability to file a complaint.

“It is not the patients’ job to enforce the laws. That responsibility belongs to the Department of Insurance. I want to thank the Kennedy Forum for their commitment to this issue,” said Conroy. “The House Mental Health Com-

mittee will continue to fight this issue and hold the Department of Insurance accountable for enforcing mental health and addiction parity. This

is about the treatment and care of our brain health. Parity dictates that insurance companies treat it the same as any other health issue.”

Possible cougar sighting at East Branch Forest Preserve

State conservation officials on Friday investigated unconfirmed reports of a cougar sighting at The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s East Branch Forest Preserve in Glendale Heights.

On Friday, Jan. 19, a visitor notified the Forest Preserve District of a possible cougar sighting on the west side of the preserve. A Forest Preserve District police officer that responded to the call also reported seeing an animal that looked like a cougar. Officials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Forest Preserve District who arrived shortly afterward were unable to confirm the sighting. The District is placing trail cameras at the preserve.

The preserve, including its offleash dog area, will remain open.

As a precaution, the Forest Preserve District has posted signs at the pre-

pleased to host an all-new Science Minors: MSI Kids Club in an ongoing partnership with the Museum of Science and Industry. Upcoming sessions will be held on Thursdays, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, and Feb. 15 from 3:45-5 p.m. Children ages 8 and up planning and building their own designs. Registration required. Info: vppl.info or Learn Microsoft Word call 630-834-1164.

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word 2010 at the library on Tuesday, VFW Friday Night Fish Fry From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday Jan. 30, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Basic evening, the Villa Park VFW Post computer skills are required. Regis#2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, holds tration and a deposit of $10, which its Fish Fry. Menu available for pur- will be refunded after attending the chase includes fried shrimp, fish/ class, are required. shrimp combos, beef/sausage sandArt Starts! wiches, combos and hot dogs.

Children in grades 2–5 are encouraged to come to the library for Widows or Widowers meeting Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) Art Starts on Mondays, Feb. 5 and of the Western Suburbs meets on the March 12, from 3:45­p.m.–4:45 p.m. third Thursday of each month start- At each Art Starts session, children ing at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Knights will learn the basics of art, different of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, artists, and art styles. They will then Elmhurst. Admission: $5. Info: (630) get a chance to try out that learning with a fun project based on the fea620-4060 or wow.cfsites.org. tured style.

Registration is required. For more TOPS meetings held information, visit the library’s webon Friday mornings

Remember TOPS? Take Off site at www.vppl.info or call 630Pounds Sensibly is still here helping 834-1164. and supporting people to lose weight.

Meetings are held on Friday morn- Creative science program The Villa Park Public Library will ings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh in host ‘Creative Science: Force and 9:30 a.m., and meet from 10-11 a.m. Motion!’ on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbc- 3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Children ages 5–8 can experiment with force and global.net

serve and notified off-leash dog permit holders of the unconfirmed sightings.

“If it was a cougar, it is highly likely it was a young adult searching for a mate or suitable habitat and was just passing through,” said District ecologist Brian Kraskiewisz. “Many wildlife species move through the landscape using passageways such as river corridors and railroad tracks, both of which are present at East Branch.”

A cougar weighs between 70 and 240 pounds and has a tan or tawny coat with white or cream-colored chin, undersides and inside of legs.

The backs of its rounded ears are solid black to dark gray. Its thick blacktipped tail can be as long as half of its total body length.

For preserve safety concerns, contact the Forest Preserve District police at 630-933-7240.

Upcoming library events

motion by making balloon-powered cars to take home. Registration is required.

Science minors returns All children ages 8 and older are invited to participate in ‘Science Minors: MSI Kids Club’ This ongoing partnership with the Museum of Science and Industry allows children ages 8 and up to plan and build their own designs! Upcoming sessions will be held on Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, and 15 from 3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Valentine’s Day craft open house Calling all crafty kids! The Villa Park Public Library will hold a Valentine’s Day Craft Open House on Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Stop by and make a special craft to share with loved ones this Valentine’s Day! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required.

Supplies are limited.

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Addison Trail girls bowling team making big strides Blazers gearing up for tail end of season, start of postseason action

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail girls bowling team is on the improvement path.

Blazers’ coach Steve Gilliam has been thrilled with the team’s season-long progress. “We are bowling better, but not winning yet,” he said.

“We’re getting into the 2,500s (as a team) at the varsity level and into the 2,000s at the JV level consistently.

We need everybody to put it all together in a series at the same time.”

Gilliam said progress is being made in the spares department. “The girls

are picking up their spares and doing a really nice job with that,” he said.

In a recent West Suburban Conference Gold Division match against Leyden, the Blazers bowled in the 2,500s with Rachel Soucie having the high game at 179.

In a WSC contest against Downers Grove South, the Warriors bowled in the 2,300s with Laura Gamble leading the way with a 198 high game.

Addison Trail also was in the 2,300s in a WSC match against Hinsdale Central. Becca Bero led the Blazers with a 181 high game.

Against Downers Grove North in WSC play, the Blazers were at 2,550 as a team. In that contest, Fiona Levesque had high games of 197 and 192 and finished with a strong 512 series. “Fiona bowled very well in that match,” said Gilliam.

Addison Trail hit the 2,500s in a WSC contest against Morton. Clare O’Connell had a 185 high game.

“All of the girls have improved,” said Gilliam. “They’ve all had really good games at one point or another.

Our problem is we have good games

here and there. We need two girls to have great nights and others to bowl their average to have a shot in these conference duals. Everybody in this conference is good. Willowbrook is very good. They probably are the best.

Against York, Addison Trail hit the 2,500s again. O’Connell had a 215 high game. “The girls are having a great time,” said Gilliam. “We’re going to lose some key seniors in Laura Gamble, Rachel Soucie and Gina Tomasello (Gilliam also lauded the ef-

forts of junior Yvette Beltran). Those girls are consistent varsity contributors. We are going to miss them.”

Addison Trail celebrated senior night earlier this week against Fenton.

The Blazers will host the WSC Head Pin tournament (the unofficial conference tournament) this coming Monday (Jan. 29) at Stardust in Addison.

The Blazers will be part of a regional at Wheaton Bowl on Feb. 3.

“It’s a very solid regional. It will be a lot harder than last year,” said Gilliam.

Willowbrook boys basketball Defense fuels Fenton team wins Sterling tournament girls basketball team Bison score recent conference win against Illiana Christian

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Defense has been a recent bright spot for the Fenton girls basketball team of late.

Coach Dave Mello’s Bison squad forced a total of 92 turnovers during a recent-three game stretch against Illiana Christian, Plainfield Central and Aurora Central Catholic.

In those games, Fenton downed Illiana 53-49 in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division game, lost to Plainfield 55-33 in nonconference play and dropped a 77-53 MSC Blue decision to ACC. Through late last week Fenton was 7-12 overall and 3-5 in MSC Blue play.

“We have been doing a really good job of forcing turnovers,” said Mello. “Forcing 92 turnovers in three games is a pretty high number at this time of the season.”

Mello has been pleased with the movement forward he’s seen on the defensive side of the ball, particularly when it comes to limiting opponents’ second-chance opportunities. “It doesn’t always look like it or feel like it during a game, but we have improved on the number of offensive rebounds we are allowing each game,” he said.

Through late last week, Amara Benbow was leading the team in a bevy of statistical categories including points per game (11.7), rebounds (8.7 per game), assists (4.2), and steals (3.1). Ashley Milano was the team leader in 3-pointers made with 29 and Ashley Lira was leading the way in blocked shots per game.

Mello noted the team’s offensive output has slowed down a bit of late.

“However, as we play the conference teams a second time and they know our system, that was to be expected,” he said. “Against Plainfield Central, we suffered through our worst shooting night of the season.”

Mello also would like to see the team’s turnover ratio remain in positive territory. “We can get better at everything, but we need to cut down on our turnovers,” he said. “Too many times we are forcing a turnover and then giving it right back to the other team.”

Jenny Martinez and Teagan Hausen were cited for their recent contributions. “Jenny has really been competing at a very high level and also has been knocking down shots,” said Mello. “Teagan has really started to rebound at a high level. She had a season-high 10 rebounds against Plainfield Central.”

Fenton has Wheaton Academy and Riverside-Brookfield on the schedule this week, both MSC Blue games. Tonight’s game is at R-B. “We are nearing the end,” Mello said late last week. “We only have six regular-season games that remain before regionals. We are looking to continue to grow and be ready to play our best basketball in the regionals.”

Schuemer named MVP

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Tournaments and the Willowbrook boys basketball team have gone well together the last two seasons.

The Warriors won their second tournament of the season recently, going a perfect 4-0 at the Sterling High School Martin Luther King Jr. tournament. Willowbrook won the event for a second year in a row. The Warriors also won the Stagg tournament in November and won three total tournaments last season.

The Warriors scored wins at Sterling against Naperville Central (5946), Sterling (75-55), Belvidere North (79-51) and Dixon (50-33).

“This probably was our best defensive effort in all four games,” said Willowbrook coach Chris Perkins.

“The guys were engaged and locked in on defense. We were moving as one. It felt like we were on a streak.

It was the best we have played defensively all year. Obviously, you have to score points, but our defense created a lot of opportunities. It took pressure off having to score by maintaining the other team.”

Ethan Schuemer was named the tournament MVP. He was joined on the all-tournament team by Matt Myers and Matas Masys. Schuemer also was named the MVP of the Stagg tournament this season and made the all-tournament team at Glenbard West at Christmas along with Myers.

Myers and Masys were all-tournament at Stagg as well.

“Ethan was consistent for us,” said Perkins.

Schuemer had point outputs of 18, 16, 18 and 15 at Sterling. He had rebounding totals of nine, seven, four and 14.

Perkins also had high praise for Myers’ and Masys’ contributions.

“Matt has been solid for us,” he said.

“He’s one of our versatile players.

He does a little bit of everything.

Matas shot the ball well and he also was very disruptive on the defensive end of the floor. He had 19 points, 10 steals and five assists against Belvidere North. He really helped us out.

Everybody has been pitching in and contributing, which has led to the recent success.”

Perkins was impressed with how his team persevered during a stretch that featured four games in three days. “Those types of tournaments you play two on Saturday and two on Monday,” he explained. “And then there is the bus ride over there and back. It tests your mental toughness. It’s a battle of attrition to stay energized and focused to play those four games in three days. We were focused.”

Willowbrook was 14-3 and 2-2 in conference through late last week.

The Warriors will play four of their

final six conference games at home.

“We still have a chance,” said Perkins of winning the conference title. “We’ve only played two home games out of our 17 so far. I’m not sure what a home-court advantage is because we don’t play there (laughs).

It will be great to start playing at home in front of our fans.”

Willowbrook welcomes Proviso East to town Friday in a key West Suburban Conference Gold Division game. Proviso edged Willowbrook by a bucket in overtime at the buzzer in Maywood earlier this season.

“I’m very pleased where we are at right now,” said Perkins. “We hit a little snag for a stretch with the last game at Christmas and then coming out of the break we didn’t look too hot. We’ve hit the reset button and guys have gotten refocused. Once we got back in a routine we’ve been better. We stumbled a little bit, but we took one step back to take two forward. Hopefully, we’ll be able to build off the way we played at Sterling.”

The Don of A New Day in Sports ‘Correction and prediction’

I have to report a “typo” in the last issue about the spelling of one of my fellow bowler’s name. (My mistake: not the newspaper.) The correct spelling is Anthony Sturt and he was so inspired to be correctly listed that he went out and bowled an amazing 772 series on games of 227, 268 and 277!

How about the football playoff games last weekend. Who thought the Pittsburgh Steelers would lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars? I think the Minnesota Vikings got lucky on the last play of the game to beat the New Orleans Saints. What do you think?

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My PREDICTION is that the New England PaFIGARELLI triots will win the Superbowl.

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Willowbrook girls basketball team keeping busy Warriors recently competed against Leyden, Downers Grove South and Lemont

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls basketball team recently wrapped up a trifecta of contests against Leyden, Downers Grove South and Lemont.

In a 54-52 West Suburban Conference Gold Division loss to Leyden, Willowbrook led 14-11 after the first quarter and trailed 27-23 at halftime. Leyden outscored Willowbrook 17-8 in the third quarter, but the Warriors came charging back and held a 21-10 advantage in the fourth quarter, but came up just short.

Katelyn McCann led the Warriors with 17 points. Maureen Schmid added seven points, while K’Aliyha Herron and Sydney Verdino each had six points. Verdi-

no and Schmid each had nine rebounds, while Herron had seven rebounds. Jayla Smith and McCann each had three assists. McCann had six steals, while Emma Barrington had four points and four steals.

Willowbrook scored 26 points off turnovers. The game featured eight lead changes and four ties.

In a 61-32 WSC Gold loss to Downers Grove South, the Warriors trailed 15-4 after the first quarter and 33-11 at halftime.

McCann led Willowbrook with 13 points. Schmid pulled in 10 rebounds, while Smith had four assists. Maura Heneghan and McCann each had three steals. McCann and Verdino each made a 3-pointer. Willowbrook scored 20 of its 32 points in the paint.

Willowbrook also lost 70-48 to Lemont in non-conference action.

Lemont jumped out to a 20-8 lead after the first quarter and led 41-15 at halftime.

The Warriors shot 46.7 percent from the field. Smith made two 3-pointers, while Schmid had one 3-pointer.

Herron led the Warriors with 13 points, while CeCe Lizasuain had 10 points, as did Schmid. Smith chipped in eight points. Schmid had five rebounds, while Herron had four rebounds. Smith had five assists and five steals to go with her eight points. McCann added three steals.

Willowbrook scored 32 of its 48 points in the paint and had 20 points of bench scoring.

The Warriors traveled to Morton earlier this week for a WSC Gold game. Willowbrook heads to Proviso East Friday for another conference game and then heads

to Addison Trail Saturday for the second District 88 contest of the season.

Willowbrook won the first meeting 61-42 in Villa Park.

OVER 10,000 GUNS IN OUR 4-DAY REGIONAL FIREARMS AUCTION Thurs., February 15th - Sun., February 18th at Rock Island Auction Company in Rock Island, IL! Over 5000 lots, Over 10,000 Firearms, 7,000+ Items Classified as Antique or Curio & Relic, nearly 1,400 Winchesters, over 1,000 Colts, over 1500 Sporting Arms, over 700 Military items. Manufacturers to include: Winchester, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Remington, Browning, Mauser, Savage, Ruger and more. Plus Edged Weapons, Ammunition, Books, Holsters, Firearms Parts, and more! To inquire about this sale or selling at auction call 1-800-238-8022, email: info@rockislandauction.com. View catalog in full color and bid today at WWW.ROCKISLANDAUCTION.COM. Open to the public. Auction begins 9 a.m. Thurs., February 15th, Fri., February 16th, Sat., February 17th and Sun., February 18th at 7819 42nd Street W., Rock Island, IL 61201. Full day preview Wed., February 14th, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thurs.Sun., June 22nd - 25th from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. 17.5% buyer’s premium for C/C, discount offered to 15% for pre-approved check or cash.

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Sandro Sez...

Junk emails are annoying, yet amusing

Sifting through junk emails is a necessary, daily nuisance—especially if you’re like me and have inboxes from multiple accounts.

Here’s a sample of junk email I’ve received in recent months. I’m sure you can relate. Yet I must say I find a certain percentage of junk email to be quite amusing. Their authors get high marks from me for their creative writing talents: (Subject line) Zoe wants to be your friend (from Confidential Cupid)—“Tell me, are you still trying to find some good looking girl to enjoy time with? No luck so far? No wonder, they are all taken! Maybe try someone just a little uglier? Their standards are a lot lower and they will go just with anyone.” Comment:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Maria E. Garcia; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 001424 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/15/2017, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on February 22, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NO. A-104 IN MILL MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, AS DEFINED AND DELINEATED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R76-68392, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-29-421-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 25 S. Lalonde Avenue Unit#104A Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property

By

MIKE SANDROLINI Columnist

Well, Zoe, your points are well taken as long as they don’t look like one of those Hollywood types whose plastic surgery (or surgeries) didn’t go well.

(Subject line) You don’t know me, but I know you (From: Chris)— “Your Tarot Reading: so accurate that it will give you goosebumps! …

I’ve reserved some time for you in

my agenda.” Comment: The email includes a photo of Chris, who, I assume, would be my personal psychic/tarot card reader. According to the email, Chris has been seen on TV. Come to think of it, I have seen Chris on TV. He bears a striking resemblance to Bela Lugosi, who played Dracula in the old Dracula films produced by Universal Studios in the 1930s and 1940s that I used to watch on Svengoolie.

(Subject line) Who are you?

(From: Lisa)—“Why did you email me your picture? Do we know each other?” Comment: Take a chill pill, Lisa. You’ve got me confused with one of those creeps on the online dating sites who sent you a selfie of him flexing in front of the bathroom

mirror.

(Subject line) Your funeral covered (from Yourfuneralcovered. com)—“When you’ve lived a long life … we have to plan for our passing on.” Comment: They must be hedging their bets that I’m going to be taking a dirt nap before my time because their application process only takes 30 seconds.

(Subject line) Your heart attack is coming (from Dr. Sam Walters)— Comment: If, indeed, it’s the big one (as Fred Sanford used to say prior to feigning a heart attack on Sanford and Son), I better get on the stick and fill out that 30-second application to Yourfuneralcovered.com (Subject line) It Works! Researchers STUNNED by Prostate

Discovery (from Dr. Prostate)—“Do you find yourself waking up at night to rush to the bathroom to take a leak? … New research suggests that it is now possible to TRICK your prostate into functioning well.”

Comment: Imagine going through medical school, completing your residency and passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination—all for the honor of putting the title of “Dr. Prostate” on the front of your office door.

(Subject line) Insane Method Destroys Toe and Nail Fungus Fast (from Dr. Fungus)—“Doctors can scream this is ‘medically impossible’ all they want. But they can’t deny

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-07303.

I3074310 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 25, Feb. 1 & 8, 2018) 305887

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-10410.

I3074314 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 25, Feb. 1 & 8, 2018) 305889

See SANDRO SEZ, Page 24

Public Notice Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-11361.

I3072753 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 11, 18 & 25, 2018) 304833 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Kevin Moore; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2017 CH 000861 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/25/2017, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on March 8, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest

bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: LOT 6, AREA 7, UNIT 1 IN DANBY SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 6, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 9, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-18462 AND CERTIFICATE OF ADJUSTMENT FILED FEBRUARY 19, 1969 AS DOCUMENT R696929, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS DATED APRIL 12, 1965 AND RECORDED APRIL 19, 1965 AS DOCUMENT R65-12236 AND DECLARATION OF INCLUSION DATED OCTOBER 4, 1968 RECORDED OCTOBER 9, 1968 AS DOCUMENT R68-47004, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-21-215-058 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18W082 16th St Villa Park, IL 60181 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Caliber Home Loans, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Pawel Kotara; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2017CH 001071 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/27/2017, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on March 8, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 IN ANNORENO’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 36 TO 54, BOTH INCLUSIVE, LOTS 65 TO 74, BOTH INCLUSIVE AND LOTS 79 TO 82, BOTH INCLUSIVE, ALL IN FIRST ADDITION TO GREEN RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-19-403-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 622 N Plamondon Dr Addison, IL 60101

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IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team wins twice

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys hoops squad performed well on both ends of the court in two recent wins.

The Knights were 74-42 Metro Suburban Conference crossover winners against Walther Christian and also 5639 MSC crossover winners against St. Edward. IC Catholic Prep also lost to Timothy Christian by a 50-42 count recently.

“St. Edward is a pretty good rivalry for us,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell. “That game did have implications in terms of seeding for the playoffs because we’ve played them head-to-head now.”

In the win against St. Edward, Alex Meurer had 19 points, while Kevin Cheng scored 18 points. Nico Gaudio added nine points and Ryan Wojtalewicz had seven points. Meurer made three 3-pointers, while Gaudio hauled in 11 rebounds. Meurer had six rebounds.

“Alex and Kevin were excellent,” said Tyrrell. “It was one of Alex’s best games all-around. He guarded St. Ed’s best player and stuck with him. He did a great job containing him in the second half. That player had 17 points in the first half and six in the second half when Alex was not helping off him.

It was a nice win for us. We made up some good ground.”

After the Timothy loss, IC Catholic Prep was at 13-6 overall. The Knights were 3-3 through the first round of MSC Blue Division play.

“We’re a little disappointed with the

sible by many volunteers,” said Tyrrell. “There were various fundraisers throughout the day that helped raise money for the American Cancer Society. We raised more than $5,000 for the day. The boys’ and girls’ games went back and forth all day and we had an all-program mass at church and then we watched the girls’ varsity play and then we played at 8:30 p.m.”

IC Catholic Prep played Fenton in a MSC Blue game earlier this week.

The Knights head to Aurora Saturday to face Aurora Christian. Tyrrell noted as of late last week Aurora Christian was one of only two teams left in the Chicago area with no losses. “Aurora Christian is a Class 1A school and is very talented,” he said.

The IC Catholic Prep-Aurora Christian contest has been designated as a Comcast Game of the Week. The game will air the next day (Sunday, Jan. 28) on Comcast Channel 100 at noon and 4 p.m.

Through 18 games, Cheng was leading the team in scoring at 13.6 points per game, while Meurer was at 12 points per game. Saunders was averaging 10 points a game, while Gaudio was at 8.5 points. Cheng was tops in 3-pointers made with 19, while Meurer was at 18 (50 percent accuracy).

Gaudio was shooting 56 percent from the field (50 of 90), while Cheng was at 72 percent from the foul line with 76 makes in 106 attempts. Saunders was the team’s leading rebounder at 6.6 a contest. Gaudio was tops in assists with 33, while Cheng had a team-high 23 steals.

IC Catholic Prep girls cagers battling through injuries and sickness

By Mike Miazga

IC Catholic Prep was 6-14 overall and 1-5 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play through late last week.

In recent play, the Knights lost 4938 to Aurora Central Catholic in conference action and dropped a 55-13 MSC Blue game to Glenbard South.

“We’ve gotten better at playing more as a team as things have gone on,” said James. “We’ve done more team stuff.”

Individually, point guard Jaida Smith and King, a guard-forward, have been two bright spots for the Knights thus far.

“Jaida is having a good year,” said James. “She’s probably been our most consistent player. She’s been averaging four assists and four steals for us. She’s been doing a lot of work. Kiersten has been having a good year as well. She’s

been battling injury, so we haven’t had her every game. She attacks the basket for us and gives us a lot of good looks for layups and gets a lot of offensive rebounds.”

During the holiday, the Knights went 2-2 at a tournament in Bloomington. IC Catholic Prep scored wins against Leroy and Fairbury Prairie Central. “We shared the ball really well in the tournament,” said James.

“We finished both games we won with about 15 assists and we played really good team defense.”

James said the return of Gibler will be a nice boost for the team. “Claire did most of our scoring,” said James.

“We had to adjust who would do the scoring. Kiersten was scoring and then she was out for about a month. Claire hasn’t played this year. It will make a big difference.”

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It’s been a trying season to say the least for the IC Catholic Prep girls basketball season.

Coach Kelsey James noted her team has been felled by injuries and sicknesses throughout the campaign.

Standout Claire Gibler has not played in a game yet this season but was scheduled to be cleared medically earlier this week, James noted.

Kiersten King, who it was anticipated would pick up the scoring slack in Gibler’s absence suffered a shoulder injury early in the season and missed a month.

“It’s been a rough year,” said James.

“We’ve been battling some injuries and have been battling some sicknesses where we’re down players. Every week it’s been something different.”

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3-3 conference record in the first half,” said Tyrrell. “Hopefully we can keep everybody together and focused. If we win out and Riverside-Brookfield loses two games, we would end up with the conference championship. We still are very much in the race. R-B has one loss and Wheaton Academy has two losses. R-B’s loss was to us and Glenbard South has two losses. It will be a fun way to end the season.”

Tyrrell also praised the work of Gaudio and Wojtalewicz, a sophomore. “Nico Gaudio is playing extremely strong,” the coach said. “He’s doing things that go unnoticed. Rebounding-wise he is undersized, but he’s big in terms of his strength. He’s stronger than pretty much anybody he faces. He’s extremely smart. He uses his body on offense and defense and does a lot of things for us.

“With Khali Saunders out the last two games, Ryan has played outstanding. He dominated in the post against Walther. We kept dumping it down to him and he finished strong. It’s nice to see Ryan playing with confidence.”

Tyrrell said this season has been especially rewarding because of the chemistry on the team between the players. “This has been a fun season,” he said. “It’s a great group of seniors.

We’re winding down to the last four weeks. I don’t want it to end.”

The St. Edward game also was part of the school’s Coaches vs. Cancer annual event that featured boys’ and girls’ basketball games throughout the day at IC Catholic Prep. “It’s an outstanding community event that is made pos-

The DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) outlined its annual legislative agenda recently, stressing the importance of maintaining local governance and protecting local revenue for essential community services.

DMMC President and Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra addressed the group’s 33 members, representing more than one million residents, at its annual Legislative Reception & Dinner in advance of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, starting later this month.

Veenstra noted that municipalities have endured significant funding cuts amid rising costs during the past several years. In its Fiscal Year 2018 budget, the state reduced traditional local revenue sources for cities and towns throughout Illinois. In DuPage County alone, those cuts amounted to a loss of $15.8 million.

That includes: an $11.4 million cut in the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF), or each local government’s share of the state income tax; a $1.4 million cut in personal property replacement tax (PPRT), or revenues to local governments by corporations; and a $2.9 million cut from a new 2 percent sales tax collection fee on local municipalities.

“This year marks a critical year for local governments, not only in DuPage, but across Illinois,” Veenstra said. “The uncertainty and the stress on the state’s budget has resulted in local governments having significantly less revenue to provide essential services to local residents and keep a lid on property taxes.”

That revenue is generated locally and collected by the state before it gets distributed back to cities and villages to fund basic services such as police and fire and village staff, road repairs and maintenance, garbage collecting and snow plowing.

DMMC is also advocating for reforms aimed at local authority so municipalities can govern themselves and make decisions when it comes to franchising, zoning, permitting and licensing, local code enforcement and regulating business activities. DMMC also seeks to reform public safety pensions and components of the state’s workers compensation law to preserve benefits and also lower costs for residents.

Specifically, DMMC supports: • Cutting the Tax Collection Administrative Fee. Proposed legislation would restore half of the amount taken from municipalities in tax collection fees. As a result of the fee increase, government officials were forced to impose local funding cuts, often driving them to tap into critical reserves to cover losses.

• Opposing Small Cell Limitations.

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Act gives wireless providers unbridled access to public property in Illinois, including streetlights and traffic signals, and would severely limit municipalities in authorizing placement, setting fees and negotiating contracts.

• Approving Continued Appropriation. Municipalities are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would enable municipalities to access designated funds in motor fuel tax revenue (used for local road and bridge maintenance and the purchase of road salt), casino and video gaming receipts (which are placed in a municipality’s general revenue fund), and 9-1-1 wireless surcharge funds (used to support emergency dispatch).

• Supporting Financially Sustainable Public Safety Pension System.

Without cutting benefits, consolidating the 663 municipal public safety pension funds into a single multiple-employer pension system would expand investment opportunities and lower operational expenses for those who serve our communities.

• Removing the Home-rule Distinction. This would allow for communities with fewer than 25,000 residents greater ability to implement policies that include state funding alternatives and economic development incentives, access existing tax revenue from hotel/motel stays, sales transactions, car rentals, natural gas utilities and other sources.

• Reforming the Workers’ Compensation Act to Prevent Abuse. Modest reforms would create economic opportunity and jobs to make Illinois more competitive with surrounding states. Adopting common-sense changes would lead to more reasonable settlements without harming employees and establish standards to ensure that an injury or illness is directly linked to the work or the workplace would be fair to both workers and businesses.

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• IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 PLAINTIFF Vs. Maria E. Garcia; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 001424 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/15/2017, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on February 22, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-29-421-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 25 S. Lalonde Avenue Unit#104A Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-16-11361.

I3072753 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 11, 18 & 25, 2018) 304834 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Kevin Moore; et. al.

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2017 CH 000861 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/25/2017, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on March 8, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-21-215-058 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 18W082 16th St Villa Park, IL 60181 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-17-07303.

I3074310 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan.25, Feb. 1 & 8, 2018) 305888 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Caliber Home Loans, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Pawel Kotara; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2017CH 001071 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/27/2017, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on March 8, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL

60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-19-403-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 622 N Plamondon Dr Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-17-10410.

I3074314 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2018) 305891

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