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Ten-year-old charged with bringing knife, threatening school Berlin finds threat ‘extremely disturbing’

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that ten-year-old male Park View Elementary School student has been charged with bringing a large kitchen knife to school.

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Lombard Police received information regarding a student who allegedly brought a knife to school. Through the course of their investigation, authorities learned that the minor was allegedly in possession of a knife and that he allegedly stated in the presence of another student that, “everyone in the school is going to die.”

“The fact that a ten-year-old boy allegedly made this type of a threat is extremely disturbing,” Berlin said.

“The safety and well-being of our students as well as staff and other school personnel remains a top priority of my administration and any threat directed at our schools will be fully investigated. I would like to thank the Lombard Police Department for their work in this case.”

The minor has been charged with one count of Disorderly Conduct – Threat of Violence at a School, a Class 4 Felony and two Misdemeanor weapons charges. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 25, 2019 in front of Judge Robert Anderson.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the minor’s guilt.

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Bluejays women’s soccer team heading to Costa Rica

Pictured is the Elmhurst College Bluejays Women’s Soccer team, which is hosting an equipment drive for new and used soccer equipment for all ages. The young ladies will soon be holding soccer clinics to children in underprivileged communities in Costa Rica, where the equipment will be distributed. Coordinating the effort is Valentina Poggi (4th row, 4th from left), who is a Villa Park resident.

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Benjamin Van Horne, founder of Greenline Homes, LLC, will speak at the Elmhurst Public Library on Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.

His presentation will focus on Benjamin what homeowners Van Horne can do to make their homes more energy efficient.

A majority of the presentation will be allotted to giving home improvement advice to attendees, followed by a Q&A session.

Benjamin Van Horne founded Greenline Homes in 1999, which focuses on building affordable and environmentally-responsible housing on Chicago’s south side. Greenline Homes initially built three-, four-, six-, and eight-unit, new construction affordable condo buildings. The company won recognition from Chicago Magazine as well as earning a Bruce Abrams Award from the Chicago Association of Realtors for their quality and affordability. Greenline Homes has built more than 70 single-family homes, townhomes, and condos across the city, now concentrating its focus on LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified single-family homes. (LEED certification, a globally recognized symbol

of excellence in green building, ensures electricity cost savings, lower carbon emissions and healthier environments.)

A certified green professional under the National Association of Homebuilder’s National Green Building Standard and a LEED Green Associate, Van Horne is also a member of the U.S. Green Building Council – Illinois Chapter, the Southside Builders Association, the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, and the Sierra Club.

Committed to responsible development Van Horne stated that he is committed to socially responsible development principles including development without displacement, opportunities for moderate income and first-time homebuyers, mixed income communities, energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, and high-quality design and construction. His mission is to minimize the carbon footprint in home construction.

“It is solid science that our climate is rapidly changing due to a high concentration of C02 and carbon in the atmosphere,” he said. “To avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need to stop burning fossil fuel and leave the lightest carbon footprint possible. I believe every homeowner is concerned about the indoor air quality and comfort of their home, and low fuel bills. If

a homeowner takes steps to make their home more energy efficient, they will naturally reduce their CO2 emissions, and consumption of fossil fuel -- reducing their carbon footprint.”

to the Illinois Energy and Conservation Code requires stringent air tightness tests and that individual municipalities inspect all new construction to ensure it meets code standards.

Testing for air-tight doors One way which Van Horne recommends making a home more energy efficient is to test the air tightness of the home through a blower door test.

“Many homes have problems ranging from drafts, blistering paint, ice dams and freezing pipes, to houses that won’t adequately heat or cool,” he said. “While in the past, air sealing efforts concentrated on easy to find air leaks around windows and doors, the most important leaks in the house are the hard to find leaks in the attic, basement, crawlspace, attached garage and framing connections.”

He explained that during a blower door test, a powerful, calibrated fan is temporarily sealed into the frame of an exterior doorway. The fan pulls air out of the house lowering the air pressure inside home.

This pressure difference forces outside air through all holes and penetrations in the home. Leaks can be detected using chemical smoke, infrared cameras or simply feeling with your hand. Once located, they can be remediated.

As for new homes, Van Horne stated that the 2018 amendments

About the federal solar tax credit Van Horne’s second suggestion for home energy efficiency is to create your own energy.

“Now is the best time in Illinois to install solar power generating devices such as solar panels in your home,” he stated. “The federal solar tax credit [also known as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC)] allows individuals to deduct 30% of the cost a solar energy system from their federal taxes, and there is no cap on its value.”

ITC tax credits will begin stepping down after 2019. In 2020, the deduction will drop to 26%.

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Consider heat pump electrical system The final suggestion Van Horne suggested was to improve the efficiency of your furnace or boiler by replacing it with a heat pump electric system. Existing ductwork can be used or a ductless system that provides a unit in each large room which moves heat from outdoors to indoors in winter and the opposite in summer. He recommends this to prepare for the imminent carbon tax and rising fossil fuel costs, as well as the environmental impact.

Van Horne’s presentation is sponsored by the Elmhurst Garden Club, the Sierra Club, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition. The program is free and open to the public.

Winners named in firstever American Dream Fellowship competition Four first-generation college students took another step toward fulfilling their education dreams, winning scholarships during the second annual Elmhurst College American Dream Fellowship Competition.

On Monday, Feb. 18, Round Lake High School Senior Hannah Yearout was named the first-place winner of the competition. Yearout, who plans to major in early childhood education and become a teacher, will receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to attend Elmhurst College.

The American Dream awards ranged from four years’ room and board to stipends that will cover the cost of books and other materials.

The winners were announced during an awards ceremony in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel attended by many of the 155 students who entered the contest, along with several hundred mothers, fathers, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends.

To enter, students were asked to submit a video on the topic “As a first-generation student, what would graduating from college mean to you and your family?”

In her video, Yearout talked about how her father’s death, when she was only 11, and her grandfather’s support inspired her to excel in high school and discover her passion for teaching young children. Graduating from college as a first-generation student “would showcase ev-

erything my grandpa ever wished for me, and the person my father would’ve hoped to see me become,” she said. “It would show what kind of person I really want to strive to be.”

The names and videos of the other winners are: • Christopher Perez, of Northlake (West Leyden High School), who plans to major in music education, will receive a stipend to cover four years of room and board.

• Jessica Jones of Hillside (Proviso Math & Science Academy), who plans to major in sociology, will receive a Beck’s Books stipend to cover the annual cost of books and other materials.

• Auri Martinez, of Chicago (Phoenix Military Academy), who plans to major in psychology and pursue occupational therapy, also will receive a Beck’s Books stipend.

All of the students who entered the competition will receive a $1,000 annual American Dream Grant to attend Elmhurst College.

About the American Dream Fellowship Competition Committed to helping its students achieve the American Dream, Elmhurst College launched the American Dream Fellowship Competition last year. The contest was open to all first-generation college students who have been admitted to Elmhurst College for the fall of 2019.

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Aurora shooting prompts efforts to tighten enforcement of Illinois gun laws CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and some state lawmakers said last week that the recent mass shooting at an Aurora manufacturing plant will lead to efforts to tighten enforcement of the state’s gun laws.

Five people were killed and several others were injured when 45-yearold Gary Martin went on a shooting rampage at the Henry Pratt Co. plant in Aurora after being told he was being fired.

Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman told reporters during a news conference that Martin was not legally eligible to own a gun. Although he had been issued a firearms owners’ identification card, known as a FOID, that permit was canceled after he applied for a concealed carry permit and a fingerprint search revealed he had a previous felony conviction in another state.

Still, neither state nor local authorities took any steps to confiscate Martin’s weapon.

Pritzker said that his administration will push for legislation to tighten enforcement of the state’s gun laws.

“We need to make sure that we’re addressing that,” Pritzker said at a news conference following a bill-signing ceremony. “We’re going to make sure to make proposals that will tighten the rules around revocation of FOID cards.”

State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) said in an interview that there are many circumstances under which a person can have their FOID card revoked, such as felony convictions and mental illness diagnoses, but that little effort is made to follow through and make sure those people turn in their cards, and their guns.

“If you lost your FOID card for whatever reason, you’d get a letter saying, ‘Hey, you know that you can’t have a FOID. Please mail it in.’

And if you don’t, no one really follows up,” she said.

Morrison is the lead sponsor of a bill introduced earlier in the session,

Four men accused of breaking into Lombard apartment DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton have announced that bond has been set for Mashawn Barnes, 27, of Chicago; Kevin Jones, 31, of Chicago; Calvert Williams, 29, of Matteson; and Dion Young, 20, of Chicago, who appeared in bond court where Judge Kavita Athanikar set bond at $2 million with 10 percent to apply for all four men.

All four men have been charged with one count of armed robbery (Class X felony). In addition, Williams, Jones and Barnes have been charged with one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. Young also has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, and Barnes also has been charged with one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding.

Because the crime was allegedly committed with a gun, sentencing requires a 15-year add on, making the defendants eligible for a penalty of between 21 and 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections if found guilty.

At approximately 3:35 p.m. last Friday, Lombard police officers were dispatched to an apartment on Foxworth Boulevard in response to an armed robbery that had just occurred.

It is alleged that as the victim and her daughter entered their apartment building, two men, armed and wearing masks, entered the building before the door closed.

It is alleged that the men pointed a gun at the back of both the woman’s and her daughter’s heads and ordered the victim to take them to her apartment. It is further alleged that once inside the apartment, the men tied up the woman and another occupant who was found sleeping in the apartment.

The men then allegedly stole money, a handgun and other items from the apartment before fleeing in a vehicle waiting in the parking lot.

The female victim was able to free herself, call police and identify the vehicle in which the men allegedly

fled. It is alleged that as the men fled, Lombard officers responding to the call observed the vehicle in which the men allegedly fled and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.

The defendant’s vehicle allegedly did not stop and accelerated away rapidly reaching speeds of up to 75 mph on a 35 mph portion of Roosevelt Road. Following a chase that involved the Lombard, Elmhurst and Villa Park Police Department, the vehicle came to a stop near Villa Avenue and North Avenue where it was involved in two separate crashes. It is alleged that four men then fled the vehicle. Mashawn Barnes was apprehended just north of the abandoned vehicle while the other three men were apprehended without incident in a wooded area nearby.

“The terror allegedly caused by these men—forcing their way at gunpoint into an innocent woman’s apartment, tying up their victims and stealing money, other items of value and a gun before fleeing is almost unimaginable,” Berlin said. “Following this, the men then allegedly led police on a high-speed chase during rush hour showing a complete and utter lack of respect for law enforcement and for the lives of countless motorists. Thankfully, no one was injured either at the apartment or on the streets.

“I would like to thank the Lombard, Elmhurst and Villa Park Police Departments for their work in quickly apprehending the suspects in this case.”

“The brazen actions and use of high-powered weapons allegedly used in the commission of this crime and subsequent high-speed chase put many innocent lives in danger,” Newton said. “Thankfully, our officers were able to bring the suspects into custody before anyone was hurt.”

The cases against all four men have been assigned to Judge Miller.

Their next court appearance is scheduled for March 18 for arraignment.

Senate Bill 1145, that would authorize the Department of Public Health to levy fines and other sanctions on public mental health facilities if they fail to report the names of patients who are diagnosed with disorders that disqualify them from owning guns, a problem that she said has been occurring in the court system when criminal defendants are sent for mental evaluation.

But she said that bill could easily be expanded to include additional kinds of enforcement mechanisms.

Meanwhile, Aurora-area lawmakers reacted with speeches on the floors of the House and Senate.

Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora) gave an emotional speech on the House floor, where she praised the law enforcement officers who responded to the scene and read the names of all the victims.

“All these individuals left behind families and friends who loved them

and cherished them as a part of their lives,” she said. “They are forever in our hearts and our thoughts at such a senseless loss of life.

Meanwhile, state Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) called for a moment of silence on the Senate floor in honor of the victims, saying, “We will never be able to mend the loss or undo the trauma to those who witnessed these events Friday afternoon at Henry Pratt, and to those whose lives are forever changed because of this heartbreaking attack.”

In a separate interview, Holmes described herself as a “staunch” supporter of individual gun rights.

But she said the fact that the shooter managed to keep his weapon even after having his permit revoked showed her that the state needs stricter enforcement.

“He wasn’t allowed a concealed carry card, they revoked his FOID card, and yet he still managed to have

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He wasn’t allowed a concealed carry card, they revoked his FOID card, and yet he still managed to have his weapon. That’s where I think the disconnect is.”

–State Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora)

his weapon,” Holmes said. “That’s where I think the disconnect is.”

A spokesman for the Illinois State Rifle Association, which typically opposes legislative efforts to limit gun ownership rights, did not respond to a request for comment as of press time.

Early voting now underway in Wheaton The DuPage County Clerk’s Election Division has announced that Early Voting for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election began on Thursday, Feb. 21 at several locations within the County, including at the DuPage County Election Division in Room 1-600 on the first floor of the administration building in the DuPage County Government Campus at 421 North County Farm Road in Wheaton.

If any resident has changed their name or address, they may update their voter’s registration by Tuesday, March 5, or by using Grace Period Voting Registration. Two forms of identification are needed to register to vote; at least one form must display

your current residential address.

Grace Period Voting begins at the DuPage County Election Division, Room 1-600 on Wednesday, March 6. Voters who register during Grace Period Registration must vote at the time of registration.

Currently registered voters may apply for a Vote by Mail Ballot through March 28. Please allow enough time for the Vote by Mail mailings. To be valid, a completed Vote by Mail ballot must be postmarked earlier but not later than 12 midnight on Tuesday, April 2. If voting using the Vote by Mail option, please remember to sign and date the envelope before mailing it back to the Election Commission office.

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VFW announces scholarship recipients

The Villa Park VFW 2801 Auxiliary recently finalized its Voice of Democracy & Patriot Pen And Patriot Art Scholarship programs. Among the participants were students from Willowbrook High School, Glenbard East High, Visitation Catholic School, Timothy Christian Middle School, Sandburg Middle School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Churchville Middle School.

Recipients were awarded with monetary gifts, certificates, and a pin at the Award and Recognition Ceremony held at VFW 2801 on February 3rd. Voice of Democracy is a program where high school students complete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme.

The 2018-19 Theme was “Democracy in America.” Students can advance to four different levels post, district, state, and national. With each level they advance, they can earn more scholarship funds for college.

The Post 1st place winners advance to the district level. Three awards were given to students from the following schools: 1st place- Glenbard East High School $250 2nd place- Paul Das, Willowbrook High School $200 3rd place- Sara Das, Willowbrook High School $150 Patriot Pen is a program for middle school students, who are also given a patriotic theme on which to write.

Students also have the opportunity to advance at the same level as the high schoolers. The theme for 201819 was “Why I Honor the American Flag.” This year eight awards were

EC women’s soccer seeks equipment donations

Will distribute at clinics in Costa Rica

The Elmhurst College Bluejays Women’s Soccer team is hosting an equipment drive for Costa Rica. The team is collecting new and used soccer equipment for all ages that will be taken along on the team trip and distributed to children in underprivileged communities in Costa Rica.

During the trip, the team will be providing free soccer clinics to the children. Collected equipment will be distributed at the clinics and at other charitable centers in the surrounding area.

Drop off locations include the Funky Java Coffeehouse at 40 So. Villa Ave. in Villa Park. There is a receptacle inside or leave it at the door, if it is closed. In Elmhurst, items can be dropped in the receptacle on the front porch of 765 So. Spring Road.

Drop-off deadline is Tuesday, March 5.

For more information, contact team member Valentina Poggi at valentinarpoggi@gmail.com. Valentina is a Villa Park native.

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Pictured are the students whose works were chosen for the VFW’s Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen, and Patriot Art Scholarship programs. Many of the top scholars were Willowbrook High School students.

presented to the students from the following schools: 1st place- Gabrielle I. Williams, Timothy Christian School $150 2nd place-Raquel E. Paz, Timothy Christian School. $65 2nd place- Marta Veenstra, Timothy Christian School $65 3rd place- Sandburg Middle School 4th place- Immanuel Lutheran

School 5th place- Noelle Ellingsen, Timothy Christian School 6th place- Averie G. Backhaus 6th place- Immanuel Lutheran School This year’s award for Patriot Art was Taylor Balsitis Willowbrook High School $100 In addition three $25 incentive

awards were given away at the ceremony. Teachers were also honored and given a small monetary gift. Post 2801 congratulates all the students as well as the teachers and parents and hope they participate again next year.

A special thanks to the scholarship committee, which included Marilyn Pairano, Mary Ciszek and Debbie Wesoloski.

Ice sculpture brings ‘Tom’s Table’ to town

Oakland Avenue in Villa Park dents last week, when local cable TV known for his ice sculptures seen was host to a special ice sculpture show “Tom’s Table” came to town. each year at the Brookfield Zoo. Chef Tom and Producer Lou from demonstration for about 30 area resi- The show is hosted by Scott Stettin, the show hosted the demonstration, which will be seen as part of the next episode of Tom’s Table featuring “Fire and Ice.” Tom’s Table can be seen on YouTube as well as Villa Park’s cable channel 6 and Elmhurst channel 19 weekly.

Public input sought on Villa Park recreation programs

Villa Park residents are being asked to help Villa Park Parks and Recreation plan for the future.

Residents will receive a survey link in their February water bill. The purpose of the survey is to receive input to determine parks and recreation priorities for the possibility of building a new Recreation Center and/or outdoor pool.

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and will aid the Parks and Recreation Department in taking a community values-driven approach to making decisions that will guide the future of facilities and recreation program offerings to enrich residents’ lives and enhance the community.

Villa Park Parks and Recreation is working with Pros Consulting and ETC Institute to administer and compile the survey results which will be presented to the village board at a future meeting. All responses will remain confidential. Residents who SUBMITTED PHOTO Villa Park Independent Pictured (from left) are host Scott Stettin, Chef Tom Christensen, prefer to complete a paper survey inand producer Lou Ciancio of the cable access show “Tom’s Table,” stead of the online version can call who visited Villa Park last week to give an ice sculpture demonstra- the Iowa Community Center at 630834-8970 and request a paper copy. tion.

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Addison Feb. 19 Police said an officer responded to the Cook County Jail to transport Anthony S. Miller, 21, of Chicago, to be processed on an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for aggravated battery at around 10:40 p.m.

Feb. 18 Victoria M. Tichy, 54, of Itasca, was charged with DUI and endangering the life and/or health of a child in the 100 block of Rohlwing Road at

around 7:57 p.m.

Stefon P. Mitchel, 28, of Wheaton, was charged with retail theft at a local convenience store at around 11:56 p.m.

A 25-year-old Villa Park woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 200 block of S. Villa at around 12:34 a.m.

Villa Park Feb. 16 Mauricio Fernandez-Robles-Gil, 25, of Lombard, was charged with two counts of DUI, speeding and no insurance near St. Charles and Michigan at around 1:07 a.m.

Theft was reported at a local Feb. 13 restaurant. Police said an unknown Theft was reported in the 500 suspect stole a iPhone X. block of S. Yale. Police said an unknown suspect stole a package that Feb. 15 was delivered sometime between Theft was reported at a local 11:46 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. school. Police said an unknown susA 19-year-old Villa Park woman pect stole a pair of Apple AirPods that was charged with two counts of dowere left unsecured underneath some mestic battery in the 300 block of N. clothing on the gym floor sometime Yale at around 10:29 a.m. between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 Giovanni Brusca, 64, of Wood Dale, was charged with retail theft in two separate incidents at a local store. The first incident occurred at around 12:39 p.m. and the second incident occurred at around 2:52 p.m.

Feb. 11 Sarai L. Hanna, 32, of St. Charles, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and being a fugitive from justice while James P. Laloggia, 29, of Carol Stream, was charged with possession of a controlled substance in the 300 block of N. Ardmore at around 1:10 a.m.

A 34-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of N. Bever-

ly Dec. 24, 2018. The original complaint and arrest warrant were issued Feb. 11.

Retail theft was reported at a local store at around 3:23 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect entered the store, removed an item from display and left with the item without paying.

Feb. 10 Richard J. Pikul, 55, of Westchester, was charged with retail theft at a local store on Jan. 15. The original complaint and arrest warrant were issued Feb. 10.

Damage to property was reported new Villa and Blackstone at around 8:49 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect knocked down a stop sign at the intersection.

Feb. 14 Joseph W. Grosshauser, 41, of St. Charles, was charged with theft between Sept. 1 and Sept. 5, 2017. The original complaint and arrest warrant were issued Feb. 14.

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Friday, March 15 Princess Ball Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Young ladies and their favorite date are formally invited to the Princess Ball from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Iowa Center Castle, 338 N. Iowa. All will be treated like royalty while enjoying a delicious dinner, desserts and dancing the night away with Coach Josh and DJ Superman. Highlighting the special night will be a visit from a very special Princess who is sure to delight the girls. Couples will also receive a keepsake photo. The Princess Ball is $33 per couple, $11 each additional daughter. Wrist corsages and boutonnieres can be ordered at time of registration for an additional fee; they will be available for pick up at the Princess Ball. Info: invillapark.com or call 630834-8500.

630-834-1164.

Gymnastics program Parks and Recreation has announced a new gymnastics program in partnership with Tumbling Times Gymnastics, 400 Rohlwing Road. A wide variety of gymnastics classes are available for all ages and skill levels. Info: vprd. org or call 630-834-8970.

Library hosting storytimes at Cortesi Park Due to ongoing construction, the Villa Park Public Library is taking some of its weekly storytimes on the road from March 4 through April 25. Family Storytime (Mondays, 10:15–10:45 a.m.), Babies and Books (Thursdays, 9:15–9:45 a.m.) and Toddler Time (Thursdays, 10:15–10:45 a.m.) will all be held at The Depot at Cortesi Park, located at 320 E. Kenilworth Ave. in Ongoing events Villa Park. Registration is required Library holds fifth Annual for each storytime series. For more inPeeps® Diorama Contest formation including age requirements, The Villa Park Public Library is visit the library’s website at vppl.info pleased to announce its fifth annual or call 630-834-1164.

Peeps® Diorama Contest. Children of all ages are invited to get creative and Library starts 100 Book Club make a shoebox diorama with marshThe Villa Park Public Library inmallow Peeps® candy for a chance to vites all to read more in 2019 with its win a prize. Entries will be accepted new 100 Book Club! The library chalfrom March 18 to April 8. More in- lenges all readers ages 14-and-older formation and details will be available to read 100 books from Jan. 1 to Dec. starting March 1. Stop by the library, 31, 2019. For more information, visit visit the website at vppl.info, or call the library’s website at vppl.info or

call 630-834-1164.

at the library, these sessions will be held at the Depot at Cortesi Park, loLibrary holds book cated at 320 E. Kenilworth Ave. in Vildiscussions at Cortesi Park la Park. Registration is required. For Due to ongoing construction, the more information, visit the library’s Villa Park Public Library will hold its website at vppl.info or call 630-834March and April adult book discus- 1164. sions at The Depot at Cortesi Park, located at 320 E. Kenilworth Ave. in Vil- Pickleball for adults now open la Park. Books Worth Talking About Villa Park Recreation now offers will be held on Thursday, March 14, Pickleball for adults both as classes while Mystery Readers will be held and as a drop-in program at the Iowa on Thursday, March 21. In honor of Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. Join National Library Week, a special com- the Pickleball craze and sign up to play bined book discussion will be held on this fun game that combines elements Thursday, April 11. All three discus- of tennis, badminton and ping pong. sions will be held from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Pickleball players use wooden paddles Registration is not required and all are and whiffle balls to play on a badminwelcome. The library has copies of all ton-sized court with a slightly modicurrent discussion books available for fied tennis net. It is a low-impact sport checkout at the first-floor service desk. and easier on the knees and shoulders For more information including book than tennis and is a recreational game titles, visit the library’s website at vppl. that is designed to encourage an active lifestyle. Drop-in play is available on info or call 630-834-1164.

Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45 p.m., Saturdays, 12 noon-2 p.m. and Fridays, 3-5 p.m.

Friends of the Library The drop-in fee is $3 resident and hosting Cookbook Club The Friends of the Villa Park Li- non-resident. Punch cards for drop-in brary invites all foodies to join its new play are also available. Call 630-834Cookbook Club. Each month will fea- 8970 with any questions. ture a new cookbook. Members can check out a copy of the monthly cookbook from the library and explore the recipes at their own pace. Then they will prepare their favorite recipe from the cookbook to share with the group, try other dishes, and share experiences with other cooks. Meetings will take place on Thursdays at The Depot at Cortesi Park (320 E. Kenilworth Ave.) on March 7 and April 4 from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Participants can attend any or all sessions. Registration is required for each session. For more information including cookbook titles, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Library holds Family Playgroup at Cortesi Park The Villa Park Public Library will hold weekly Family Playgroup sessions on Mondays, March 4 through April 22 from 11–11:30 a.m. All young children and their adults can join in to play and socialize with other kids and families. Due to ongoing construction

Family open gym on Monday nights Parks and Recreation holds family 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 entrance to the open gym is through the main school entrance, 301 W. Jackson in Villa Park. Info: call 630-834-8970 or in-villpark.com Villa Park Recreation classes for kids Villa Park Recreation has several upcoming classes for kids to keep them busy this fall. Toddlers ages 1836 months can participate with parents in Exploring Toddler where they’ll have a great time moving and exploring colors, books, songs and other activities. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy Mad Scientists Laboratory where

they will try experiments that will explode and erupt and Dino Hour, a funpacked hour of dinosaur fun. Jugando Se Aprende … Learn While Playing is a class for ages 4-6 that combines literature, art and large motor play as children learn Spanish. For specifics on these classes such as class day, time and fees, visit invillapark.com or call the Recreation Department office at 630-834-8970.

Swim lessons available through Addison Park District Do you miss swimming outdoors?

Parks and Recreation offers indoor swim lessons in cooperation with the Addison Park District. Classes are available on Saturday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday evenings for swimmers with all levels of swim experience and include parent/tot classes. Register with the Recreation Department; lessons are held at the Club Fitness Indoor Pool, 1776 W. Centennial Place in Addison. To see the full schedule of lessons and for fees visit invillapark.com or call 630-834-8970.

VFW Friday Night Fish Fry From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday evening, the Villa Park VFW Post #2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, holds its Fish Fry. Menu available for purchase includes fried shrimp, fish/shrimp combos, beef/sausage sandwiches, combos and hot dogs.

Widows or Widowers meeting Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs meets on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 or wow.cfsites.org.

TOPS meetings held on Friday mornings Remember TOPS? Take Off Pounds Sensibly is still here helping and supporting people to lose weight. Meetings are held on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville.

Weigh in 9:30 a.m., and meet from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net.

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This commuter received ashes from “Ashes To Go” on Ash Wednesday of last year at the train station. “Ashes To Go” will be available at the Villa Park train depot on Wednesday, March 6, between 5:50 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for those who wish to take part in the practice.

‘Ashes To Go’ available March 6 at train depot

If you are unable to attend church on Ash Wednesday, “Ashes To Go” will be at the Villa Park train station on Wednesday, March 6, between 5:50 and 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to receive ashes at that time.

Ashes To Go is a national movement started in 2010 by the Episcopal Church right here in the Midwest and it’s still going strong today as a multi-denominational tradition. Calvary Episcopal Church helped bring this movement to hundreds in the area.

This Ash Wednesday at the Villa Park train station you will find Episcopalians, Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Congregationalists and Evangelicals ready to offer ashes to anyone who wishes to receive this ancient symbol of healing.

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Pictured are Willowbrook seniors Jackson Hathaway (left), Maxwell Polanek and Annie Ross, who have been named as Finalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They now have the opportunity to earn scholarships this spring.

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Glowiak joins fight for fair maps in Illinois State Senator Suzy Glowiak (D-Western Springs) is supporting the fight for fair maps in Illinois.

Glowiak signed on as a sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 4, which removes the General Assembly and governor from the redistricting process and requires legislative maps to be drawn by an independent, 16-member Commission.

“This measure promotes a just and transparent process to ensure the people of Illinois have a voice in the manner legislative maps are established,” she said. “Removing politicians from the process will put a stop to gerrymandering in our great state.”

The 16-member commission would be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court and the most senior justice not affiliated with the same political party as the Chief Justice.

The bipartisan amendment will give voters a chance to give greater input on the legislative redistricting process and promote transparency through public hearings.

“The process outlined in this constitutional amendment will allow for the legislative map to be drawn by an independent group working in the best interests of our state, not politicians who are looking out for themselves,” Glowiak said. “By proactively asking for input and empowering constituents to share concerns, we are promoting a fair and open process.”

Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 4 would be effective upon being declared adopted and applicable to redistricting beginning in 2021 and to the election of General Assembly members beginning in 2022.

(Ed. note: This was received from the office of State Senator Suzy Glowiak, who represents the 24th State Senate District, which includes all or parts of Darien, Elmhurst, Oakbrook Terrace, Wheaton, Clarendon Hills, I look up to my husband.

Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Vil- Always have. Literally.

He is about eight inches taller la Park, Western Springs, Westmont and Willowbrook. For more informa- them me, which gives me a tion, visit SenatorSuzyGlowiak.com). straight view up and into his nose. When he has the occasional booger – and who among us doesn’t – I am often the first to see it. And point it out.

It’s all in the name of helping him.

He doesn’t always appreciate me dissecting the contents of his uents, I know their top priority is put- nose.

“You’re always looking for ting a lid on our property taxes. I also received many calls and emails from boogers,” he said.

“No I’m not,” I said. “They’re constituents over the past weeks, urging me to vote against the min- just there.”

Seriously I’m not looking for imum wage bill. So I heeded their boogers. I don’t seek them out. concerns and voted my district.

With this new law on the books, I’m not a booger junkie.

I just happen to have the perfect the nation will be watching Illinois to assess the impact of a higher vantage point to see and know minimum wage on our state and lo- when he needs to blow his nose. cal economy. Despite my concerns, He’d probably be the first to know I’m rooting for a good outcome that if I had dandruff.

It’s all about your point of view. works for everybody.

When I ran for State Represen- And each of us has one that is ours tative, I promised that I would put and ours alone.

Perspective. my district’s interests first. Although It’s like the blue or gold dress this was a tough call, I’m proud that I’ve already made good on this fun- phenomenon from awhile back. damental campaign promise – and Or the Laura/Yanni recording.

I’m going to keep on listening to my Some people saw blue, others constituents and casting votes that I gold. Some heard Laura, others think are right for the people of the Yanni. Some saw and heard a little of both. Each of us was sure our 48th district.

State Rep. Terra choice was correct even though Costa Howard there was clearly a difference of Illinois 48th District opinion amongst us.

State Rep feels new minimum wage justified I believe that everyone who puts in a good day’s work deserves a full day’s pay. So it was one of the hardest decisions of my life when I voted against raising Illinois’ minimum wage from $8.25 to $15 an hour over the next six years.

As a small business owner myself, I don’t think this gradual increase will prove catastrophic for our business community -- especially since Illinois’ minimum wage hasn’t gone up since 2010.

My concern, and the reason I voted no, is that I’m keenly aware of the many minimum wage workers employed by our schools, parks, libraries and village halls.

I absolutely believe these workers deserve a fair wage – but I’m worried that our communities will struggle to bear the costs of these higher wages.

At the end of the day, I’m responsible to all of the taxpayers in the 48th District.

After spending months knocking on doors and listening to my constit-

Slices of life

People come in all sizes By

JILL PERTLER Contributer

I’m right; therefore you must be wrong.

Not quite.

These two scenarios are indicative of something pretty darn significant and it’s not that we all have our own perspectives on the world. We’re probably already aware of that. What these instances show is that maybe, just maybe, no one is right. Or maybe better said, we all could be right.

Or, maybe, sometimes, there is more than one right answer. Mind blown? Mine too.

The environment today is not always the most empathetic regarding differences of opinion.

Contrarily, I might even label it judgmental and sometimes blatantly hostile. People with differing opinions on varying matters often use harsh words against one another – usually via social media because it’s easier that way. Bashing someone in person can be downright uncomfortable, not to mention dangerous.

Harsh words – written, spoken or otherwise – do not often bring

someone around to your line of thinking. We all know this. Still, I find harsh words abound and I wonder what can be done about it – if anything can be done about it.

When we disagree is it possible to say that maybe there is no one right answer? Fifty shades of the truth, one might say. Maybe I see boogers and my husband sees dandruff and we are both correct and there is no need for either of us to get all gruffy about it because we are only pointing out the obvious from our own point of view.

But I’m belittling matters. The world is a complicated place.

Our issues are intertwined, interconnected and complex. We all come to them with our own set of life circumstances, experiences and yes, perspectives.

Religion, politics, social issues and the difference between right and wrong have no easy or pat answers. We can’t boil them down to being simply a result of differing perspectives. We certainly can’t compare them to boogers and dandruff. It isn’t as simple as that.

Then again maybe it is.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Paczki Day is coming

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Pictured here with Elmhurst College President Troy D. VanAken (far right) are American Dream scholarship recipients (from left): Auri Martinez, Christopher Perez, Hannah Yearout and Jessica Jones. Yearout was the first place winner and will receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to Elmhurst College.

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Location, Location, Location! This 3 bed, 2 bath English Tudor is walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Train, and East End Park. Built in 1928 yet meticulously maintained and updated, this home is just as beautiful on the inside. Updates

Location, Location, Location! This 3 bed, 2 bath English Tudor is walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Train, and East End Park. Built in 1928 yet meticulously maintained and updated, this home is just as beautiful on the inside. Updates include: Newer windows, electric, HVAC, copper plumbing, deck, and finished basement with new bathroom. Almost 2,200 sf of finished living space and 2 car detached garage.

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This solid home in highly regarded Crescent park is situated on a 63 x 120 corner lot. 3 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms this home has timeless style and is in impeccable condition. One level living featuring beautiful hardwood floors, gorgeous marble surround fireplace and lot of natural light.

Basement is ultimate man cave with HUGE recreation room and full bathroom. Attached 2 car garage w/ sun filled Florida Room!

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside!

Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in.

Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living Room w/ Brick Surround, WBFP, Dining Area, 3 LARGE BR’s, 1st Floor Full BA, HWD flrs, Sunny Kitchen w/ bay window.

Full Finished Basement is a wide open space w/ 1,200 sqft w/ FP/wet bar/BATH. Outside is INCREDIBLE, any green thumb’s dream w/ all the hard work done for you and ready for you to enjoy! $399,900

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This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout. Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor

This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout.

Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor kitchen w/ paver patio/pergola & fireplace, 2 fireplaces, finished basement set up for radiant heat & w/ exterior access, 3 car garage, backup generator, irrigation, fenced yard w/ professional landscaping, paver walkways & driveway, 5 beds up, 4.5 baths, steam showers. All this with Lincoln school, the IL Prairie Path & Spring Rd Business District at your front door!

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Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to stand out from all the rest and all set in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

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Build to Suit

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New construction on oversized lot in Lincoln School. Across from Sleepy Hollow Park and blocks from the IL Prairie Path and Lincoln School. This Craftsman style home features an inviting front porch, hardwood floors throughout, 1st floor $1,199,900 Lincoln School!

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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, & custombuilt fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, $579,900

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All the modern amenities were put into place – dual zone HVAC, chef’s kitchen with high-grade SS appliances, Pella windows, master suite with spa bath, heated floors, heated sun room, 2nd floor laundry, and attached 2.5 car heated garage. In keeping with the home’s original character, you will find vaulted barreled ceilings with wood beams, slate roof, restored original doors, millwork, built-in’s, 3 fireplaces, french doors, vined courtyard, & 2 balconies overlooking professionally landscaped grounds and paver brick seating areas. Priced to sell, this Elmhurst gem is ready for new memories to be made. $1,325,000

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The Chiefs White Squirt hockey club, with players from Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst and Villa Park, traveled to Geneva and won the Presidents’ Cup tourney recently, recording a 9-0 shutout in the Championship game against the Falcons from Missouri. Front Row (left to right): Lucas Potyrala, Jake Keller, Cooper Forsberg, Peter

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Kallianis, Tatiana Kallianis, Madden Taylor and Tommy Hosler. Middle Row: Connor Hood, Brady Carroll, Brooke Vogel, Lucas Kabat, Danny Rudman, Marco Gattone, Santino Caponigri and Josh Redick. Back Row: Coaches Brian Carroll, Jeff Redick and Ken Kabat.

Chiefs Squirt hockey club wins Presidents Cup Madden Taylor nets 5 goals in Championship game

The Chiefs Hockey Club Squirt White team won the 2019 Chicago Presidents’ Cup Tournament with an impressive 9-0 victory over the Falcons from Chesterfield, Missouri. The team bested a talented field of hockey clubs from St. Louis, Indiana, Hoffman Estates and West Dundee to win gold.

“This was some of the best team defense we have played all season,” said head coach Brian Carroll.

“They say defense wins championships and that was definitely the

case this weekend.”

Made up of players from Elmhurst, Addison, Villa Park, Bensenville and other towns, the Chiefs definitely travel well.

In the finale, the Chiefs took an early lead when Josh Redick carried the puck into the offensive zone off the opening face-off and hit Lucas Potyrala with a pass in the high slot. Potyrala skated to open ice and found Madden Taylor on the crease with a pass that Taylor deposited in the back of the net 33 seconds into

the game. The Chiefs seized a commanding 3-0 lead before the first intermission as Taylor completed the natural Hat Trick and Potyrala and Redick recorded Playmakers, each gaining three assists.

To start the second period, Danny Rudman scored a short-handed goal on a high wrist shot as time ran out on a Chiefs’ penalty. Redick recorded a goal on another assist by Potyrala before Taylor lit the lamp again. Tatiana Kallianis then got on the scoresheet when she scored

a goal on an assist from Tommy Hosler. Taylor recorded his fifth tally of the game before Rudman scored again just before the end of the second. Strong defense was key to supporting the offensive display of the first two periods. That defensive effort was led by Marco Gattone, Lucas Kabat and Jake Keller.

Forwards Santino Caponigri, Brady Carroll, Cooper Forsberg and Brooke Vogel dominated control of the puck in the final frame and maintained possession in the team’s

offensive zone to limit comeback opportunities for their opponents from the Show-Me State.

Goalie Peter Kallianis recorded his fourth shut-out victory of the tournament in the championship game.

“The team seems to be peaking at the right time,” said coach Jeff Redick. “We have playoffs and another tournament in South Bend, Indiana coming up and I think we are playing our best hockey of the season.”

Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming team competes at sectional Palma sets Willowbrook indoor 1,600 record; AT, WB boys’ hoops teams open playoffs

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail-Willowbrook co-op boys swimming team placed ninth at the recent York sectional in Elmhurst.

AT-Willowbrook had 62 points and was six points out of eighth place.

John Burns took fifth in the 50 free with a time of 22.00. Evan Zimmerman was eighth in the event with a

time of 22.57.

Michal Niemirski was 21st in the 100. The freshman swam a 54.78 in the event. Sean Pienkos was 17th in the 200 with a time of 1:58.79.

Niemirski was 19th with a time of 2:00.47.

Pienkos was 13th in the 500 with a time of 5:20.64, while sophomore Cole McGinnis was 19th with a time of 5:32.96..

Zimmerman was ninth in the backstroke with a time of 56.42. Eric Hoda was 17th in the same event with a time of 1:03.20.

Aidan Nichols was 14th in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:06.62.

Thomas Holmes followed in 18th place with a time of 1:08.99.

Marco Chaidez finished 16th in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:04.25.

Freshmam Matthew Burrow was 20th with a time of 1:07.49.

Holmes was 18th in the 200 IM with a time of 2:18.81, while Burrow was 20th in 2:20.87.

AT-Willowbrook was seventh in the 200 relay with a time of 1:31.74 with Zimmerman, Nichols, Chaidez and Burns. AT-Willowbrook was 11th in the 400 relay in 3:40.59 with Hoda, Pienkos, Chaidez and Niemirski.

AT-Willowbrook added a sixth-

place finish in the 200 medley relay North it will play for the Downers in 1:43.30 with Zimmerman, Nich- South regional title on Friday at 7 p.m. against either No. 15 Batavia, ols, Chaidez and Burns.

No. 19 Naperville Central or No. 3 Downers Grove South.

Willowbrook boys basketball The Willowbrook boys basketball team is part of the Class 4A Bartlett Addison Trail boys basketball The Addison Trail boys basketball sectional. The Warriors are the 10th seed in the sectional and opened play team was a recent 58-47 non-conferearlier this week in the Class 4A ence winner against Wheaton AcadeDowners Grove South sectional in my on senior night. Sheldon Algood a quarterfinal game against No. 22 led the Blazers with 16 points. JT Daniels and AJ Carlson each added seed Glenbard North.

If Willowbrook won that game, 12 points. Adem Mehmeti finished it played Wednesday against No. 5 with 10 points. seed Downers Grove North. If WilSee BASKETBALL, Page 14 lowbrook defeated Downers Grove

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Fenton’s Fischer finishes 12th in state in backstroke First Bison boys swimming medalist in more than 25 years; Bison fifth at sectional

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Fenton senior Nik Fischer capped off his senior swimming year in style.

Fischer finished 12th in the 100 backstroke at the recent boys state swimming finals held at New Trier High School in Winnetka.

Fischer clocked in at 51.74 in the finals of the backstroke.

Fischer is Fenton’s first boys

swimming state medalist since 1993 when the 200 medley relay team took 12th and Tim Schnulle won the state title in the 100, took second in the 50 and was part of the medley relay team that medaled.

Fischer advanced to the finals after finishing 10th in the backstroke preliminaries with a time of 51.58.

He was seeded at 52.48. Fischer’s 52.48 seed time was the highest of the 12 swimmers that advanced to the finals. The lowest seed time was 49.57.

Earlier, the Bison placed fifth at the recent Glenbrook South sectional. Fenton finished with 100.5 points and finished higher than

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(Continued from page 13) Addison Trail also downed Provi- to play for the regional title Friday so West in the West Suburban Con- in DeKalb against either No. 7 Lake ference crossover place-finish series Park or No. 12 DeKalb. in Hillside. K’Vohn Pounds paced the Blazers with 15 points. Carlson Willowbrook girls track added 13 points, while JT Daniels The Willwobrook girls track team had 12 points and Mehmeti had 10 established a host of personal records points. during its recent Willowbrook invite, The Addison Trail boys basket- including Victoria Palma setting the ball team also is part of the Class 4A Willowbrook indoor record in the Bartlett sectional.

1,600 with a time of 5:10.48.

The Blazers are the No. 16 seed in Other PRs from the meet includthe sectional. ed Marisol Magna (13-5 in the long Addison Trail opened its postsea- jump), Elise Sanchez (14-3 1/4 in the son earlier in the week in the Class long jump), Grace Burns (29-11 3/4 4A DeKalb regional where it played in the triple jump), Morgan Bauers a quarterfinal game against No. 18 (4-6 in the high jump and 8.74 in Glenbard East. the 55 dash), Aniyah Rushing (32If Addison Trail won that game, 6 in the shot put), Nicole DelSanto it played No. 2 sectional seed Benet (24-11 in the shot put) and Gianna Academy on Tuesday for a chance Irion (51.56 in the 300), along with

eight other teams.

Fenton was fourth in the 200 medley relay in 1:37.07 with Fischer, Conrad Oberski, Matt Janovsky and Lucas Feddersen.

Janovsky was ninth in the 200 with a time of 1:50.89, while Jason Gasior finished 14th in 2:03.96.

Matthew McElroy was 17th in the 200 IM with a time of 2:23.98.

Oberski finished fifth in the 50 with a time of 21.99, while Feddersen tied for 11th with a time of 22.95.

Janovsky was eighth in the 100 butterfly with a time of 54.27. Maciej Sporna tied for 18th in 1:05.68.

Fischer was fifth in the 100 with

a time of 48.10, while Kasper Wildo was 18th in 53.27. Feddersen took 15th in the 500 with a time of 5:21.94.

Fenton was fifth in the 200 relay in 1:29.37 with Oberski, Janovsky, Feddersen and Fischer.

Fischer took fourth in the backstroke and qualified for state with a time of 52.48, which was under the state cut of 53.16. He was one of six swimmers in the sectional to qualify for state in that event.

Oberski was sixth in the breaststroke with a time of 1:00.84, while Patryk Bartnik was 17th with a time of 1:09.15.

Fenton was ninth in the 400 relay

with a time of 3:40.39 with McElroy, Sporna, Jordan Loyola and Wildo.

Fenton boys basketball The Fenton boys basketball team kicked off postseason play earlier this week in the Class 4A York regional. Fenton is the No. 19 seed in the Class 4A Proviso West sectional. The Bison played a Class 4A quarterfinal game against Chicago Prosser (No. 14 seed) on Monday.

If Fenton won that game, it played No. 3 sectional seed York on Tuesday for a chance to go to the regional championship game Friday at York at 7 p.m.

Blood drive in response to Aurora tragedy Antone Jones (4-4 in the high jump) and Michelle Villalobos (2:39.13 in the 800).

Additionally, Jahne Jones (46.02 in the 300), Samantha Williams (10.15 in the 55 high hurdles), Elizabeth Bruschuk (10.74 in the 55 high hurdles), Fiona Murphy (33.21 in the 200), Zobia Nafasat (10.68 in the 55), Melissa Florey (31.94 in the 200), Katherin Tortorici (32.05 in the 200 and 28-11 3/4 in the triple jump).

Tumilty honored Willowbrook football standout Scotty Tumilty recently was awarded the National Football Foundation Scholarship Award and trophy recently at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, the practice facility of the Chicago Bears.

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center will host a blood drive on Monday, March 4, to honor those impacted by the tragic events in Aurora last week and as a salute to area first responders. The drive will be held in the Cypress meeting room from 1-7 p.m.

“The Westin Lombard joins the people of Aurora in standing up against this senseless violence and supporting the families of those impacted,” said General Manager Michael Feigenbaum. “We also want to recognize the heroic efforts of our area’s police officers and firefighters who work to protect our safety on a daily basis.”

The Lombard Police were among the local departments on the scene at the Henry Pratt Company.

In response to the shooting, Vitalant

sent 25 units of blood to area hospitals while its sister blood centers across the country had shipped an additional 70 blood components to help support the patients’ ongoing blood needs here in the Chicagoland area.

It takes about 2.5 days to process, test, prepare and ship blood once it has been donated, and it is the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives. That’s why it is crucial to constantly replenish the supply so that hospitals are ready for tragic situations like this. At least 400 donations are needed each day to meet the needs of people throughout the Chicagoland area.

To schedule an appointment for the blood drive, visit vitalant.org, log in, scroll down to search by Group Code 298A or call 877-258-4825.

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A bill that would test a mileage tax for vehicles driving on state roads has been tabled, but that doesn’t mean it’s dead.

Chicago Democrat Marcus Evans recently filed House Bill 2864, establishing a pilot program for a 2.1-cent tax on every mile a vehicle is driven on state roads.

But Evans tabled the bill, saying he wanted to send the message that he’s not going to bring it back this session. “But if someone else wants to find a creative way to do that, then they can,” Evans said.

As cars become more efficient and more people drive electric vehicles, many states are facing a significant decline in revenue from motor fuel taxes.

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On top of that, Griffith said a steering committee spent even more time analyzing the mileage tax from a business perspective.

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Nonetheless, Washington’s program yielded positive feedback from the 2,000 volunteers testing various methods of data gathering on mileage. And although Griffith’s office has not yet fully analyzed the data, she said the most surprising result was how boring it seemed to be.

“People didn’t really have to do

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