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On Friday, May 25, the PRIDE Stores will be giving away tree seedlings with The PRIDE Purpose Reduced Emissions Program. With any purchase made in one of the participating The PRIDE Stores, children aged 10 and under will receive a small seedling, while supplies last, perfect for this area.

Among the 11 participating PRIDE Stores is the store located at 151 W. North Ave. in Villa Park.

The PRIDE Purpose allows drivers to help reduce their tailpipe emissions, even as they drive. For every gallon and grade of gas pumped at The PRIDE Stores stations, Purpose plants trees throughout the Chicagoland area and invests in certified carbon emissions reduction projects to neutralize emissions by up to 30 percent. The public is invited to come out and help The PRIDE Purpose plant trees in our community.

VFW announces plans for Memorial Day

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Walgreens, America’s pharmacist, got its start in Illinois

Editor’s note: The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association. More than 20 newspapers are creating stories about the state’s history, places and key moments in advance of the Bicentennial on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published up to this date can be found at 200illinois.com.

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A pharmacist at Walgreens for 37 years, Joel Karlinsky might often see people on their worst days, coming to him for antidotes to their health maladies.

But in providing a helping hand and friendly smile, Karlinsky formed a bond with his customers. One regular appreciated the service so much that he had an engraved Montblanc pen made for Karlinsky with the pharmacist’s name on it.

“I tried to go out of my way to be nice to them,” said Karlinsky, now retired, who for a time managed the pharmacy at a Walgreens near the company’s Deerfield headquarters.

“Customer service goes a long way.

Everybody fills the same prescriptions, but if you’re providing them with a friendly, knowledgeable individual, that gives them a level of service above and beyond.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF WALGREENS The Independent

Walgreens’ first stores were brighter and had wider aisles than competing pharmacies of the time. This store is circa 1910.

selling items uncommon for pharmacies at the turn of the century, like pots and pans.

Walgreen, like other pharmacists, introduced the soda fountain to his stores, but he kept his open year-

round, serving his wife Myrtle’s which a decade later grew to 525. homemade specialties, like chicken, Company historians have attributtongue and egg salad sandwiches, ed Walgreens tremendous growth in bean and cream of tomato soup, and the 1920s to the popularity of the cakes and pies.

See WALGREENS, Page 6 In 1919, Walgreen had 20 stores,

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That pharmacist’s personalized touch mirrors the 117-year-old company’s origin story, when founder Charles R. Walgreen Sr. and colleague Arthur C. Thorsen personally greeted each customer who came to the door of their modest 20-by-50foot pharmacy on Chicago’s South Side.

Some customers also called in their orders to Walgreen. He famously tried to keep the person on the phone long enough to give his assistant Caleb Danner time to gather the requested items and personally deliver them.

Company historians have coined it the “two-minute drill.”

“He was bringing a new level of customer service to the industry,” said Michael Polzin, a longtime Walgreens spokesman. “It was one of the things he focused on early on.”

Walgreen, born near Galesburg, moved to Dixon with his family as a child. At 16, he got his first pharmacy job, working for Horton’s Drugstore, where he earned $4 a week. He quit after a year and a half, but continued in the pharmacy business, working for several pharmacists after arriving in Chicago in 1893.

Walgreen ended up at Isaac Blood’s drugstore inside Barrett’s Hotel at the corner of Cottage Grove and Bowen avenues. In 1901, Blood sold the store to Walgreen for $6,000.

It took Walgreen years to pay off a loan he needed to make the purchase.

Walgreen became an innovator, taking what had been a dimly lit drugstore and installing bright lights.

He widened the aisles and started

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Bill would create alert system for missing veterans

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Conroy hosts Civics and Coffee

State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) hosted Civics and Coffee this past week with residents at the Funky Java in Villa Park, continuing her efforts to meet with constituents and discuss the civic process. “It was so great to spend time with my constituents as we discussed the important issues facing our community and state,” she said. “Civics and Coffee” offers an open dialogue between concerned citizens and their local officials, giving residents a place to ask questions about state and local government. Residents can also learn to take initiative on issues facing their community.

At Home coming to K-Mart space According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst, At Home, the décor superstore, will soon have a home in Elmhurst.

The management team at the property has informed the City that a lease has been signed for the former K-Mart space, 265 S. Route 83. At Home plans to remodel 103,000 square foot space and open later this year. Based in Plano, Tex., At Home has only recently begun moving into the Chicagoland market. The store features more than 50,000 home décor items including furniture, mirrors, rugs and house-

wares as well as seasonal décor.

The At Home web site reflects some of the other products that will be available at the store including patio and garden, bedding and bath, wall décor, decorative pillows, rugs, and items for storage and organization. The store offers the “total self-help warehouse experience” and that every store is the size of two football fields. They have truckloads of merchandise arriving daily, giving the store more than 50,000 products in stock.

The store’s arrival in Elmhurst will also bring numerous job open-

ings, either hourly field jobs or management positions. The web site also indicates that all team members, including hourly employees, are eligible for bonuses. In addition, the company offers medical, dental and vision insurance, employee discounts and a 401(K) program with matching funds from the company.

There is even a quiz on the web site to help you find the best place you might “fit” in the store’s operations.

For more information, visit AtHome.com.

Villa Park Recreation Department coming events Summer Splash-Bash It’s almost pool season so mark your calendar for Villa Park Recreation’s Summer Splash Bash event on Saturday, June 2 from 1-3 pm at Jefferson Pool, 341 N. Harvard Avenue. Bring the family out on the pool’s opening day and enjoy an afternoon of fun games, dance competitions and swim races. You’ll enjoy music and entertainment by Coach Josh and DJ Superman. Food will be provided by Michael Anthony’s. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This all ages event is free for season pool pass holders. No pool pass? No problem! You can still take part in the fun by paying the daily admission fee of $7 residents/$9 non-residents.

Annual fishing workshop, derby coming to North Terrace Pond Parks and Recreation and the Villa Park Sportsmen’s club are holding a free Fishing Workshop and Family Fishing Derby at North Terrace Pond. The workshop will take place on June 6 from 6-8 p.m. It will teach you how

to maintain your reel, tie hooks and rigs, put on bobbers and what types of bait to use at the Fishing Derby, which is scheduled for June 9 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Bring the family, a picnic basket and fishing gear and enjoy a day of fishing. The Derby will award prizes by age group to the largest, smallest and most fish caught. A casting contest will be held 9-9:45 a.m. Villa Park Sportsmen’s club members will be on hand to give fishing tips. Call 630-834-8970 with any questions.

Princess Tea coming June 21 Mothers and daughters from age 3-8 are invited to a Mommy and Me Princess Tea being offered by Villa Park Recreation. It will be held Thursday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at the Cortesy Veterans Memorial Park Depot.

Come dressed as your favorite princess for this funfilled afternoon tea party that will include crafts, a mini etiquette lesson, sandwiches, sweets, punch and, of course, tea. The fee is $19 per couple/$15 for each additional child.

The State of Illinois currently does not have a procedure in place to alert police and emergency professionals of missing veterans, but State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is working to change that.

Cullerton passed House Bill 4212, which expands the use of the Endangered Missing Person Advisory system—also known as Silver Alert – to veterans who are believed to have physical or mental conditions related to their service.

Similar to the circumstances that lead to employment of an Amber alert, the public would be notified when a high-risk veteran goes missing in an effort to quickly locate them.

“Our servicemen and women have made great sacrifices to protect our freedom and democracy,” Cullerton said. “When they return home, it’s our job to look out for them. Every life we can save is priceless.”

In 2013, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs released a study that covered suicides from 1999 to 2010, which showed that roughly 22 veterans were dying by suicide per day, or one every 65 minutes.

Cullerton created and served as a chairperson on the Illinois Veterans Suicide Taskforce to help address the veteran suicide epidemic in Illinois. This is another step to help ensure veterans receive the vital resources when they return home.

“This measure puts protocols in place to help immediately notify authorities and emergency networkers to bring our veterans home sooner,” he said. “I urge any veteran struggling with suicide and depression to take advantage of available, free, state resources. No one expects you to tackle these internal struggles alone. There is help out there” A veteran himself, Cullerton served in the Army from 1990 to 1993 as an infantryman.

Last General Assembly, Cullerton passed a series of laws to help his fellow veterans combat the veterans’ suicide epidemic in Illinois including Senate Bill 866, which will help expand the use of service animals to veterans to help them cope with PTSD. Cullerton urges veterans and their loved ones to call the confidential and toll free hotline, 1-800273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, if they need support.

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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 suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison May 17 Tyeria L. Lane, 20, of Glendale Heights, was charged with contributing to the dependency and neglect of a minor in the 900 block of College Blvd. at around 4:40 p.m. Police said Lane left minor children at home alone.

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Walgreens was one of the first retailers to break ground on Chicago’s new “Magnificent Mile” in the late 1940s. Shoppers still go to the 757 N. Michigan Ave. store, which today occupies the ground floor.

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malted milkshake, invented by soda jerk Ivar “Pop” Coulson in 1922.

Coulson added vanilla ice cream to the common malted milk drink, which consisted of milk, chocolate syrup and malt powder.

Daniel Okrent, in his book “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition,” suggests the store also benefited from alcohol sales during that time, because pharmacies were allowed to sell booze for medicinal purposes.

It was in the 1950s when Walgreens entered the modern retail era, with the introduction of self-service stores. Until then, clerks working

behind counters retrieved goods off shelves for customers.

By the 1980s, the company was building more and more stand-alone stores instead of those in strip malls or attached to other retailers. By the next decade, the company started building drive-through pharmacy lanes.

Expansion has continued in recent years: in 2010, Walgreens acquired New York-based pharmacy chain Duane Reade; in 2014, it merged with Switzerland-based Alliance Boots, and in 2017, it got regulatory approval to purchase about 2,000 Rite Aid stores.

With that addition, Walgreens will have about 10,000 locations in the United States.

So how can a chain that’s become America’s pharmacist maintain its personal touch?

“It was so important to Charles Walgreen Sr. to make that connection with his customers,” says Polzin, the company spokesman. “I think that carries through today, too.

“Obviously, we’re a much, much bigger retailer and pharmacist than we were back then, but we still want to provide that care to each individual that comes into our stores.”

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May 10 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 600 block of W. North. Police said that between 12:20 and 1 p.m., an unknown suspect entered a vehicle and stole a wallet from a purse that was left unattended in the vehicle.

A male juvenile from Lombard was issued a citation for possession of cannabis at Willowbrook High School at around 1:55 p.m.

May 11 Police said Mario Samaniego, 24, May 9 Tanairis Cruz, 19, of Chicago, was of Villa Park, had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Depart- issued a citation for possession of cannabis near North and Chatham at ment for disorderly conduct. around 12:16 a.m.

A 26-year-old Villa Park man was Villa Park charged with domestic battery in the 300 block of N. Yale at around 5:18 May 12 Matthew J. McComb, 19, of Villa p.m.

Park, was charged with DUI-drugs, possession of a controlled substance, May 8 Brandon A. Hart, 21, of Lombard, failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle or was charged with retail theft June 27, other property and use of unsafe tires 2016, and additionally charged with in the 300 block of E. St. Charles at harassment by telephone Feb. 23, 2016. The original complaints and around 11:16 p.m.

Criminal damage was reported arrest warrants were issued May 8.

Jesus Guadalupe Reyes, 29, of in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt at around 7:16 p.m. Police said an un- Downers Grove, was charged with known suspect scratched the front DUI and no headlights near Harvard and rear doors of the passenger side and Elm at around 10:49 p.m. of the vehicle.

May 7 Kevin D. Ousley, 24, of RomeoMay 11 Annette Donovan, 52, of Vil- ville, was charged with DUI-drugs, la Park, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and no insurimproper lane usage and improp- ance near Harvard and Madison at er lighting near North and West at around 12:04 a.m.

A female juvenile from Villa Park around 2:23 a.m. was charged with disorderly conduct-fighting at Willowbrook High May 1-May 11 Criminal damage was reported in School at around 11:28 a.m.

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Legislation introduced by State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) allowing DuPage County to consolidate the functions of the county election commission into the office of the county clerk advanced unanimously out of House recently.

“House Bill 5123 is a step in the right direction in ensuring that our elections will be managed with the utmost integrity,” said Conroy. “This allows DuPage County, which is one of only two counties in the entire state with a separate board of election commissioners, to finally transfer the functions of the election commission to the county clerk. This change will bring more transparency and efficiency to the way elections are held in DuPage County.”

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“We are pleased with the bi-partisan support this measure has received and are grateful for Representative Conroy’s leadership,” said DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, who traveled to Springfield to testify on behalf of the legislation.

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Willowbrook hosts Senior Recognition Assembly

On May 4, Willowbrook celebrated the end of the 2017-18 school year with its annual Senior Recognition Assembly.

During the assembly, seniors were honored for their achievements in a variety of areas. Awards and recognitions included athletic accomplishments, scholarships, department awards for Outstanding Seniors, Human Relations Awards, Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, District 88’s

Best, State Scholars, leadership and service recognitions and more. Willowbrook senior Brandon G. Smith received the Warrior Award, which honors someone within the Willowbrook community who has shown great strength and determination.

The 2017-18 staff retirees were highlighted as well. They are Joan Andrews, Tom Cantlin (who also is this year’s Willowbrook recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award), Robert Delaney, Patricia

Engelmann, Marina Gozzetti, Roberta Keavy, Kathleen Kosior, Kathy LeMone, Peggy Wealton and Barbara Willson. To read more about the retirees, visit dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=3958

Almost $3,000 in mini-grants presented The District 88 Foundation also presented mini-grants to staff members for the fifth year. That financial support will allow staff to develop a

variety of instructional opportunities to benefit students. The foundation is proud to give $2,729 to Willowbrook staff members this year. The recipients are: • Courtney Vala: GoPro HERO5 Black • Eastman Tiu: Technology updates in physics Rose Janusz: Insta*Library • • Courtney Vala, Mary Barney, Kevin Quinn and Josh Zwart: IPad Pro

Villa Park law enforcement showing zero tolerance for seat belt violations now through May 29 As summer kicks off and travel increases, Villa Park is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. The national seat-belt enforcement campaign will take place May 18 through 29, concurrent with one of the busiest travel and holiday weekends of the year.

Click It or Ticket enforces seatbelt and car-seat use to keep all motorists safe.

“Our law enforcement personnel

see firsthand the loss of life when people refuse to buckle up,” said Sgt. James Cihak. “It’s such a simple and effective way to protect yourself while traveling. As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, we want to make sure people are doing everything they can to stay safe in the unfortunate event of a crash.”

Illinois has a 93.8% observed seat belt usage rate, but a disproportionate number of fatalities involve unbelted motorists and passengers.

Of the 1093 traffic deaths in 2017, where restraint use was known, 54% of those killed were not wearing seat belts.

Seat belt use drops even more in the evening hours between 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. That’s why one focus of the Click It or Ticket campaign is nighttime enforcement. Villa Park Police will be taking a no-excuses approach, writing citations day and night. Motorists caught not buckled up will be ticketed, and those caught driving impaired will be arrested.

“Please help us spread this life-saving message before one more friend or family member is killed as a result of this senseless inaction,” said Sgt. James Cihak.

Seat belts save lives, and every vehicle occupant—front seat and back, child and adult—needs to remember to buckle up, every trip, every time. Together, we can make zero fatalities a reality in Illinois.”

For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, visit www.BuckleUpIllinois.org.

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Pictured is senior Brandon G. Smith, who received the Warrior Award during Willowbrook’s Senior Recognition Assembly on May 4. That award honors someone within the Willowbrook community who has shown great strength and determination.

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(left): WB sophomore Erick Krenzel demonstrates his catapult machine during a Proj- (right): (From left) Krenzel and sophomores Max Brody and Zach Seymore work on a ect Lead The Way Principles of Engineering class showcase on May 8. (middle): WB robot arm machine. seniors Gian Enriquez (left) and Mitchell Jones work on their marble sorting machine.

Willowbrook students showcase Project Lead The Way

On May 8, students in Willowbrook math and Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher Josh Zwart’s Project Lead The Way Principles of Engineering class showcased projects they’ve been working on throughout the semester to their peers and other staff members.

The students built and programmed machines that sort marbles, launch ping-pong balls, model an elevator, follow lines throughout the room and pick up items by using a “robot arm.”

Villa Park Recreation Department news Summer camp for ages 5-12 now available Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Summer Camp for kids ages 5-12. It runs 10 weeks from June 4-August 10 and meets daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. Register your children for all 10 weeks, by the week or by the day.

Register your camper for all 10 weeks of camp by May 29 and pay your fees in two installments. If a camper needs to extend their camp day Sunrise and Sunset Camps are available for additional fees. Camp is packed with outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, games, sports, fishing, cookouts, special events, weekly field trips and afternoons at Jefferson Pool. All activities are included in the camp fee. Each week of camp has a

different theme that is celebrated on Theme Fridays. Please call 630-8348970 for camp fees and information on the different weekly themes and field trips.

Mini-Adventure camp available for ages 3-5 Parks and Recreation offers a great program for kids ages 3-5 to keep them busy this summer. Mini Adventure Camps are accepting registrations and are available as a Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday or Tuesday/ Thursday option. The two camps can be combined as a full week if needed. Register for all eight camp sessions and pay a 10% discount. The first session will be held June 4-8.

These mini camps are a great way to introduce children to camp in a relaxed and carefree atmosphere. Each

camp sessions includes daily swimming at Jefferson’s wading pool, crafts, music, stories and games.

Weekly themes will create a funfilled camp atmosphere to keep kids active. Campers bring a non-perishable lunch each day. Drop off is at the Iowa Community Center at 9 am and pick-up will be at 1 pm at the entrance of Jefferson Pool, 341 N. Harvard. Call 630-834-8970 or visit invillapark.com for mini-camp dates and fees.

Pool passes now on sale It’s almost pool season! Pool passes went on sale May 1. Get your pool pass before June 11 and you’ll pay the special early bird price. Jefferson Pool opens for the season June 2. Season passes are the size of a key tag and contain a barcode that is

scanned at the front gate of each of pool. Pool passes can be purchased at both the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa Ave. and Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood Ave. Visit invillapark.com for photo hours at each location.

Early bird pool pass rates are as follows: resident ages 3-59, $53; resident senior age 60 and up; $48.

Please note that there is no early bird rate for nonresidents. Beginning June 11 rates are: resident ages 3-59, $72, resident seniors $64. Passes for non- residents ages 3-59 are $99 and non-resident seniors are $92. The daily admission is $7 for residents 3 and up and $9 for non-residents age 3 and up. Patrons can take advan-

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District 88 hosts annual staff recognition dinner During the District 88 Staff Recognition Dinner on May 4, the district honored 19 retirees from Addison Trail, Willowbrook and the District Office and also recognized 57 staff members who have served District 88 for 10 years or more.

The 2017-18 retirees are: Addison Trail: John Cord, Edward DuBeau Jr., Norman Grubisich, Laura Jurik, M. Soledad Levulis and Michael Ross Willowbrook: Joan Andrews, Tom Cantlin, Robert Delaney, Patricia Engelmann, Marina Gozzetti, Roberta Keavy, Kathleen Kosior, Kathy LeMone, Peggy Wealton and Barbara WillHR IMAGING PHOTOS The Independent

District 88 honors staff at annual dinner

son District Office: Margaret Bell, Bob Flemming and Catherine Martino District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain welcomed the crowd, and District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton gave the closing speech. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was John Epple, Willowbrook Art Department Head.

The Outstanding Achievement Awards went to Brendan Lyons (Social Studies Department Head and Head Coach of the Boys Basketball Team) for Addison Trail and Tom Cantlin (retiring Assistant Principal) for Willowbrook.

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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! $775,000

$775,000 NEW PRICE!

Crescent Park

Crescent Park

RARE 3 CAR GARAGE new construction in Crescent Park.

Loaded with bells & whistles you won’t find in other new homes – irrigation system, professional landscaping & smart technology - lights/HVAC/audio. Steps from the IL Prairie Path $1,199,900 READY FOR OCCUPANCY!

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, $659,900 NEW PRICE!

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! $659,900

Center of Town

Center of Town

Center of town 2-story in Hawthorne/Sandburg w/ extremely private, wooded surroundings. Original owners have updated this home w/ today’s finishes & decor thruout. Updates include, a fully finished DRY basement w/ 5th bed, full bath, $799,900

Heart of Elmhurst

Heart of Elmhurst

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/in-law arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliance package.

2 car attached garage. 100x150 Lot! $639,900

$639,900

Expanded Cape Cod

Expanded Cape Cod

Expanded cape cod on sought after Mitchell Ave in Elmhurst.

Located on historic block of homes, 1 block from the IL Prairie Path and walkable to downtown Elmhurst. The original home has had a rear 2-story addition with master suite, 1st floor

Elegant Custom Home!

Gorgeous curb appeal with an all brick & stone exterior featuring stucco, copper & cedar accents. Inviting foyer with 2story entry opens to the elegantly appointed living and dining room. Gourmet kitchen features walls of custom cabinetry, $875,000

Gorgeous curb appeal with an all brick & stone exterior featuring stucco, copper & cedar accents.

Inviting foyer with 2-story entry opens to the elegantly appointed living and dining room.

Gourmet kitchen features walls of custom cabinetry, granite counters, high end appliances and large center island. Kitchen opens seamlessly to family room and overlooks pavered patio with professionally landscaped yard. You’ll find beautiful upgrades throughout this pristine home with cherry hardwood flooring, gorgeous millwork featuring archways, lighted tray, vaulted & coffered ceilings, custom cabinetry and antiqued glazed millwork in office. $875,000

Expanded cape cod on sought after Mitchell Ave in Elmhurst. Located on historic block of homes, 1 block from the IL Prairie Path and walkable to downtown Elmhurst. The original home has had a rear 2-story addition with master suite, 1st floor family room, and heated sunroom. The home boast 4-5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, and a finished basement. Newer mechanicals - HVAC 3 yrs ago, complete tear off roof 2 yrs ago, hot water heater in 2009, with newer pella windows and 200 AMP electrical service. Great neighborhood in award-winning Hawthorne/ Sandburg school district and 2 blocks to York HS. $500,000

Family Home in Heart of Town!

Family Home in Heart of Town!

This 4 bed, 3.5 bath home is the perfect place to raise your family. It boasts a spacious, updated kitchen w/ an eat-in area next to the cozy FR overlooking a beautiful patio & backyard.

The DR is great for formal dinners & the LR provides $619,000

First Floor End Unit!

First Floor End Unit!

Bright and cheery first floor end unit. Elevator building. New furnace /CAC. Common areas scheduled for remodeling this spring. Featuring open floor plan with SGD opening to large balcony accessible from MBR as well. Entertainment size DR

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Center of town 2-story in Hawthorne/Sandburg w/ extremely private, wooded surroundings. Original owners have updated this home w/ today’s finishes & decor thruout. Updates include, a fully finished DRY basement w/ 5th bed, full bath, media room, game area, & wet bar, completely remodeled master bathroom, new carpet/paint, professional landscaping & paver patio, exterior lighting, refinished HWF’s, refinished windows, family rm fireplace w/ built-ins & gas fireplace, kitchen backsplash, & high-end window treatments thruout. 5 beds, 3.5 baths, master w/ spa bath, 1st floor office/playroom, attached 2-car garage, & fully fenced yard w/ irrigation. $799,900

$500,000

Elegant Custom Home!

$175,000

RARE 3 CAR GARAGE new construction in Crescent Park. Loaded with bells & whistles you won’t find in other new homes – irrigation system, professional landscaping & smart technology lights/HVAC/audio. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to restaurants, Washington Park & Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary/Sandburg JRHS. The home features an inviting front porch, hardwood floors throughout, walk-in food pantry & butler’s pantry, chef’s kitchen with massive granite w/ prep sink, 1st floor office, 4 beds up w/ 3 full baths, huge master suite with his/her walk-in closets & spa bath, & coveted 3 car attached garage. $1,199,900

Bright and cheery first floor end unit.

Elevator building. New furnace /CAC. Common areas scheduled for remodeling this spring. Featuring open floor plan with SGD opening to large balcony accessible from MBR as well.

Entertainment size DR and LR. Huge MBR w/private new bath, eat-in kitchen.

“Mad men” wet bar. Never ending storage and closet space. Assessment includes heat, gas, water, pool, exercise facility,etc. Party room.

Underground parking. Storage unit. In unit W/D!- Home sweet home! $175,000

This 4 bed, 3.5 bath home is the perfect place to raise your family. It boasts a spacious, updated kitchen w/ an eat-in area next to the cozy FR overlooking a beautiful patio & backyard. The DR is great for formal dinners & the LR provides additional space to relax. Upstairs you’ll find 4 large bdrms & 2 full baths including an en suite master bath. A huge, finished bsmnt provides any extra space you might need. Rest assured knowing this home has been taken care of including many recent improvements such as a new roof & CAC. Act soon so you can enjoy relaxing by the pool w/ friends & family this summer! $619,000

Elmhurst under $300k

Elmhurst under $300k

Buying in Elmhurst doesn’t have to break the bank. This lovingly maintained split-level offers 3 bedrooms, 3 levels of living space, and award winning schools for an affordable price. With newer windows and utilities and expert brick $295,000

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Buying in Elmhurst doesn’t have to break the bank.

This lovingly maintained split-level offers 3 bedrooms, 3 levels of living space, and award winning schools for an affordable price. With newer windows and utilities and expert brick masonry, there’s little doubt that this is a solid house. Being minutes from Mariano’s, Crescent Park, elementary and middle schools, and major highways this home is an ideal starter home for a new family. $295,000

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Gorgeous 3-Story Home!

Gorgeous 3-Story Home!

Exceptional Home situated on a beautiful block in walking distance to downtown Elmhurst! This elegant home offers 4 levels of luxurious living with a floor plan designed for family and entertaining. Walnut hardwood flooring throughout, beautiful millwork and a grand limestone fireplace. The master bedroom suite features a sitting room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and coffee/ beverage bar. The master bathroom features a steam room and radiant heated flooring. The spacious and bright third floor can be used as an au-pair suite, guest room, playroom, exercise room or second office. The lower level features a custom wine cellar, 120” retractable projection screen, elegant bar and gorgeous details throughout. Field/Sandburg/York. This stunning home will check off everything on your wish list! $1,285,000

Exceptional Home situated on a beautiful block in walking distance to downtown Elmhurst! This elegant home offers 4 levels of luxurious living with a floor plan designed for family and entertaining. Walnut hardwood flooring throughout, $1,285,000

Move-in Ready!

Turn-key, fully updated split level in South Elmhurst. 3 Bed, 2 Full Bath. Brand new kitchen with gray cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors in living room, dining room, hall and stairs. $445,000 FIRST OFFERING!

Turn-key, fully updated split level in South Elmhurst. 3 Bed, 2 Full Bath. Brand new kitchen with gray cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors in living room, dining room, hall and stairs.

Staircase features wrought iron spindle railing.

Marble bath upstairs with frameless shower door, custom banjo countertop and full wall framed mirror. Pebbled shower with glass vanity in lower bath. Updated laundry room with slate tile and plenty of storage space. All closets have custom built-ins by California Closets. Additional updates include new roof, doors, windows, central humidifier, and water heater. $445,000

New Jefferson Build

New Jefferson Build

Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools -Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & $1,039,000 WISE INVESTMENT BUILDERS

New Build on Sunnyside

New Build on Sunnyside

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

$1,099,000 CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY!

8 Car Garage

8 Car Garage

ATTENTION CAR COLLECTORS/MECHANICS, CONTRACTORS, BOAT/RV OWNERS - One of a kind opportunity awaits you on this nearly 1-acre property in unincorporated Villa Park. This property offers a 2014 built,

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 $599,900 NEW PRICE!

ATTENTION CAR COLLECTORS/MECHANICS, CONTRACTORS, BOAT/RV OWNERS - One of a kind opportunity awaits you on this nearly 1-acre property in unincorporated Villa Park. This property offers a 2014 built, 3800 SF 2-story home with walkout basement + an attached (8) EIGHT CAR garage with the 13 ft high ceilings for potential storage of 16 autos w/ lifts. The home offers 4 beds up, HWF’s, family room w/ fireplace, 1st floor full bath & laundry, master suite w/ spa bath & access to 42x32 attic over the garage for home office, workout room, or other ideas + a walkout basement. $699,900

$699,900

Newer Construction < $600k!

Newer Construction < $600k!

Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & craftsmanship throughout. Main level offers hardwood floors, butler & walk-in pantry, office, separate dining room & eat-in kitchen with island overlooking family room with fireplace. 4 generous bedrooms up - all with attached bathrooms & 2nd floor laundry.

Luxurious master suite with his/hers walk-on closets & spa bath with soaking tub & separate shower. Oversized attached 2.5 car garage. $1,039,000

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! $599,900

50x200 Lot in CollegeView!

Cape Cod on very large 50 x 200 lot in College View and district 205 schools! Perfect for rehab or tear-down for new construction. Completely fenced yard. Above ground pool w/ deck. Cement patio in back yard. Lots of green space. $350,000 NEW PRICE!

50x200 Lot in CollegeView!

Cape Cod on very large 50 x 200 lot in College View and district 205 schools!

Perfect for rehab or tear-down for new construction. Completely fenced yard.

Above ground pool w/deck. Cement patio in back yard. Lots of green space.

Finished basement with full bath, office, possible 4th bedroom, laundry room and rec-room. 1st flr full bath, bedroom, dining/family room combo. 2nd story 2 bedrooms, full bath. Close to Metra, Wilder Park, library, museum, Courts Plus and more!! $350,000

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Six District 88 students receive Art Scholarships

During its April 30 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education named six students as recipients of the District 88 Art Scholarship for the 2017-18 school year. (top left): Pictured are the Addison Trail artwork pieces that won the art scholarship and the recipients who are (from left): senior Madeline Danhouser, senior Joshua Leon Mendoza and sophomore Britney Galeana, whose artwork shown at right. (to right, from left): Willowbrook junior Zixi Cai, junior Jenna Krenzel and senior Kala Terselic were named as the Willowbrook recipients of the District 88 Art Scholarship.

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Community calendar Thursday, May 24 Library hosts High School Exam Study Night From 5-10 p.m. all high school students are welcome to take advantage of the extra open hour and study at the library with free Wi-fi and snacks. Each session will even feature a therapy dog visit from 7-8 p.m. Registration required for each session. Call 630-834-1164 or visit vppl.info.

Tuesday, July 17 Kindermusik® storytime at the Library Kindermusik® storytime will be held the Villa Park Public Library for infants to age 5 to attend with an adult. Storytimes include singing, instrument play, movement and more.

The session will take place from 11-11:45 a.m. Registration required.

Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Ongoing events Summer lunch program returns to the Library No school means no lunches for many children throughout the community. The Villa Park Public Library is once again partnering with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide free summer lunches for children under the age of 18 from June 4 through Aug. 8. Lunches will be available at the library every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. This program is offered at no cost to the Villa Park Monday, June 4 Public Library and its patrons. RegGrammy® winning songwriter istration is not required. For more invisits Library formation, visit the library’s website Author and Grammy® winning at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. songwriter Terry Abrahamson will be at the Villa Park Public Library from Upcoming Salvation 7-8:30 p.m. to discuss his book, “In Army events the Belly of the Blues.” Abrahamson • Join the Salvation Army Oakwill talk about his experiences with brook Terrace Corps for the followartists he has worked with, includ- ing events: ing Muddy Waters, Joan Jett, Johnny --Summer Day Camp begins June Winter, George Thorogood, Clarence 11 through July 27 for ages 4-12 and Clemons, and John Lee Hooker. Reg- a bridge program for ages 13-andistration is required. For more infor- up. For more information about any mation, visit the library’s website at of the upcoming events and camps, vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. visit saobt.org or call 630-629-4948.

Friday, June 1 Magician visits the Library Magician Joel Shoemaker will bring his professional magic, theater, and library experience to the Villa Park Public Library from 2-2:45 p.m.

Children ages 5 and older can enjoy an entertaining show and even learn a magic trick they can perform themselves. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-8341164.

Tuesday, June 5 Kindermusik® storytime at the Library Kindermusik® storytime will be held the Villa Park Public Library for infants to age 5 to attend with an adult. Storytimes include singing, instrument play, movement and more.

Sessions will take place from 9:3010:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. Registration is required. Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

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Storytimes at Oakbrook Terrace Park District The Villa Park Public Library will present “Rhythm and Rhyme” at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District on Thursdays, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 12 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

These special off-site storytimes will take place at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. in Oakbrook Terrace. Each session will feature stories, music and movement gears for young children exploring

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tage of the warm summer evenings and swim from 5 pm to close for the low cost of $5 per resident and $7 for non-residents. Another admission option is a multi-use pass. This pass allows the holder to save on the daily admission prices without purchasing individual passes. These passes do not require a photo and can be shared among friends and family. The pass is scanned each time a patron presents it at the pool according to the number of persons entering that day. A 10-use pass for residents is $53 and non-residents is $84; a 15use resident pass is $74, non-resident $120.

Registration open for Mariners Swim Team Villa Park Recreation is now accepting registration for the Mariners Swim Team. The Mariners swim competitively in the DuPage Swim and Dive Conference, a group of

thirteen west suburban swim teams including Wood Dale, Carol Stream and Lombard. The season includes eleven meets, five on Wednesday evenings and five on Saturday mornings, with a season ending conference meet.

Practices are each weekday morning at Jefferson Pool and swimmers are expected to attend each practice.

It is recommended that beginning swimmers have previous swim lesson experience prior to the start of the season. Swimmers must successfully swim one length of the pool using a legal stroke in order to participate on the team.

The Mini Mariners is a team for ages 5-8 who do not have previous team experience.

Swimmers can participate on this team for one season only. Practice is held three times per week and the Mini Mariners compete in the five home meets.

their world. This program is open to children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.

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

Library presents Storytime in Spanish The Villa Park Public Library will present Storytime in Spanish on Thursdays, June 21, July 26 and Aug. 16, from 6:30-7 p.m. Children of all ages can enjoy stories, songs and movement activities in Spanish.

Those under 3 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

lifestyle. Drop-in play is available on Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45 p.m., Saturdays, 12 noon-2 p.m. and Fridays, 3-5 p.m.

The drop in fee is $3 resident and non-resident. Punch cards for drop-in play are also available. Call 630-8348970 with any questions.

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 Gymnastics program open gym is through the main school Parks and Recreation has an- entrance, 301 W. Jackson in Villa nounced a new gymnastics program Park. Info: call 630-834-8970 or inin partnership with Tumbling Times villpark.com Gymnastics, 400 Rohlwing Road. A wide variety of gymnastics classes Villa Park Recreation are available for all ages and skill classes for kids levels. Info: vprd.org or call 630Villa Park Recreation has several 834-8970. upcoming classes for kids to keep them busy this fall. Toddlers ages Preschool registration 18-36 months can participate with now open parents in Exploring Toddler where Villa Park Recreation is currently they’ll have a great time moving and accepting registration for preschool exploring colors, books, songs and for the 2018-2019 school year. Pre- other activities. Children ages 3-5 school is held at the Iowa Commu- will enjoy Mad Scientists Laboratonity Center, 338 N. Iowa. Class ry where they will try experiments options include a Tuesday/Thursday program for three year-olds (must turn 3 by Sept. 1, 2018) and a Monday/Wednesday/Friday program for four year-olds (must turn 4 by Sept.

1, 2018). Both programs are held According to a release issued by 8:45-11:15 a.m. For more information and preschool fees and tuition the Northern District Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office, a federal judge in options call 630-834-8970.

Chicago has sentenced a Bensenville Pickleball for adults now open man to 16 years in prison for leading Villa Park Recreation now offers a Chicago-area cell of an international Pickleball for adults both as classes drug trafficking organization.

Jesus Salgado ran a stash house in and as a drop-in program at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. Bensenville where heroin and cash Join the Pickleball craze and sign up from drug sales were stored. He also to play this fun game that combines sold drugs in the Chicago area. Beelements of tennis, badminton and fore meeting with customers, Jesus ping pong. Pickleball players use Salgado would often pick up the herowooden paddles and whiffle balls in from the stash house, and then drop to play on a badminton-sized court off the proceeds at the house after the with a slightly modified tennis net. sales.

Jesus Salgado was charged as part It is a low-impact sport and easier on the knees and shoulders than ten- of “Operation Over the Top,” a federnis and is a recreational game that al probe that spanned more than two is designed to encourage an active years and disrupted a Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline.

Authorities seized four kilograms of heroin from the Bensenville stash house and shut it down as part of the Villa Park native to study investigation. The probe was led by abroad this summer the U.S. Drug Enforcement AdminisAs the Spring semester ended and tration and conducted under the umfinal exams came to a close, students brella of the Organized Crime Drug across campus began packing up for Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). the summer. For 700 Belmont UniJesus Salgado, 25, of Bensenville, versity students, including Villa Park pleaded guilty last year to a drug conresident Elisabeth Wiede, prepara- spiracy charge. U.S. District Judge tions to pack looked a bit different John Robert Blakey imposed the 16as they get ready to attend one of 43 year sentence Wednesday in federal faculty-led Maymester and Summer court in Chicago.

Study Abroad experiences across the The sentence was announced by world.

John R. Lausch, Jr., United States The programs provide Belmont Attorney for the Northern District of University students with the opportu- Illinois; Brian M. McKnight, Special nity to expand the classroom beyond Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field the traditional experience. Students Division of the DEA; and James M. are able to visit places they’ve never Gibbons, Special Agent-in-Charge of been, see historical sites and spend the Chicago Office of the U.S. Immitime experiencing new cultures. gration and Customs Enforcement’s

that will explode and erupt and Dino Hour, a fun-packed 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.

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Homeland Security Investigations.

“The streets of this city are made immeasurably more dangerous because of the drug trade,” Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kelly M. Greening, Misty Wright and John Cooke argued in the government’s sentencing memorandum. “People like defendant, who regularly supplied kilogram quantities of heroin and cocaine to wholesale buyers, perpetuate the drug trafficking crisis in Chicago and all that goes with it, including addiction, crime, and violence.”

Jesus Salgado’s drug-dealing operation was allegedly overseen by his father, Lorenzo Salgado, who resides in Mexico but communicated with his son via phone, according to the indictment filed against both men.

Lorenzo Salgado allegedly directed the narcotics sales and the subsequent transportation of the proceeds to Mexico. Lorenzo Salgado is charged with drug conspiracy and is considered a fugitive.

In his written plea agreement, Jesus Salgado stated that he operated the Bensenville stash house with his girlfriend, Ruby Joy Buenaventura, 27, of Chicago, and that he and Buenaventura delivered drugs to customers in the Chicago area. One of the deals occurred in a grocery store parking lot in Bensenville on May 3, 2016, when Jesus Salgado delivered two kilograms of heroin to Sergio Arevalo-Gomez, 23, of Chicago.

Arevalo-Gomez pleaded guilty to a drug distribution charge and was sentenced last year to four years in prison. Buenaventura also pleaded guilty to a drug charge and was sentenced last year to three years in prison.

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Addison Trail baseball team on a roll heading into playoffs Blazers to square off with District 88 neighbor Willowbrook today in regional

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail baseball team is on a roll at exactly the right time of the season.

The Blazers had won nine of their last 11 contests heading into today’s Class 4A regional game against district neighbor Willowbrook.

Addison Trail finished the regular season with a 19-12 mark.

“We’ve been playing awesome,” said Blazers coach Mike Kennedy.

In recent times, the Blazers have defeated Hinsdale Central, Wheeling and Wheaton Academy, while also sweeping three-game West Suburban Conference Gold Division series’

from Morton and Proviso East.

“We’ve been playing really well,” said Kennedy. “We are playing good defense and getting timely hitting.

Things are starting to click well for us.

Even when we get down in games, the kids keep fighting. They know we are never out of it. We’ve been grinding all year. It’s been fun to watch.”

Addison Trail finished the WSC Gold season with a 12-6 record. Kennedy noted it’s the program’s best conference record in six years when that team went 13-5 and before that the Blazers hadn’t produced a WSC Gold record of that ilk in 20-some years, the coach added.

“It’s been really good,” said Ken-

Willowbrook’s Dooley throws 8-inning no-hitter Warriors’ Riesen qualifies for boys state track finals in 400

By Mike Miazga

Class AA Glenbrook South sectional.

The Blazers had six team points and Willowbrook softball pitcher Car- did not qualify any individuals or douoline Dooley had a heck of a day re- bles teams for the state finals. cently.

Dooley threw an eight-inning Willowbrook baseball The Willowbrook baseball team split no-hitter in the Warriors’ 1-0 extra-inning non-conference win against a pair of recent games with Downers Grove North and Lincoln-Way West.

Glenbard East.

In a 2-1 West Suburban Conference Dooley struck out 12 batters in her crossover win against Downers North, eight innings of work.

The Warriors won the game on a Willowbrook trailed 1-0 until scoring Ree Knudston suicide-squeeze bunt in one run in the fifth inning and one more in the sixth. Both teams comthe bottom of the eighth inning. bined for five hits.

Sam Tumilty had an RBI. Marshall Willowbrook boys track Willowbrook sophomore Liam McDonnell, Jack Hines and Sam PelRiesen is headed to the state boys track sor each had a hit. Scott Tumilty drew two walks. Hines’ hit was a double. and field finals in Charleston.

Dax Mayer was the winning pitcher.

Riesen finished second in the 400 dash at the recent Class 3A Glenbard He threw seven innings and allowed North sectional and earned a spot in only two hits and no earned runs, this weekend’s state finals at Eastern while striking out six and issuing only Illinois University. Riesen had a time one walk.

The Warriors also lost 14-7 to Linof 51.33.

As a team, Willowbrook finished coln-Way West in non-conference eighth in the sectional with 16 points. play. Willowbrook led 4-2 after three innings, but Lincoln-Way West scored 12 runs over the final four innings of Addison Trail girls soccer The Addison Trail girls soccer team play. The Warriors were troubled by dropped an 8-0 decision to St. Charles eight errors.

Sam Tumilty went 2-for-4 with a run North in the semifinals of the recent scored and an RBI. McDonnell had a Class 3A St. Charles North regional. hit, an RBI and two walks. Pelsor also walked twice. Mason Kamp had a hit, Willowbrook girls soccer The Willowbrook girls soccer team a run scored and an RBI. Dan Gusel lost 1-0 in double overtime to Hinsdale Jr. went 3-for-3 with a run scored and Central in the semifinals of the Class an RBI. Vince Ruchala walked three times. Gusel Jr. had a double.

3A Downers Grove North regional.

Jack Nilles took the loss. He struck out three. Ethan Pieniazek also had Addison Trail boys tennis The Addison Trail boys tennis team three strikeouts in relief. Willowbrook finished tied for sixth at the recent pitchers allowed only four earned runs.

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Addison Trail finished in third place in the WSC Gold. Downers Grove South and Hinsdale South tied for the conference title.

Individually, AJ Parnell, Simon Marinelli and Michael Scali have been among a cast of many who have been playing well.

“AJ has been playing well on the mound and at the plate for us,” said Kennedy. “Simon is hitting over .400 and Michael Scali, our shortstop, has made two errors all year. He has a .985 fielding percentage or something close to that. It’s ridiculous.”

Other key contributors of late include the likes of Nick Daudelin, An-

gelo Pahopos and Matt Crandall.

“Nick has thrown well on the mound for us,” said Kennedy. “Angelo is swinging a hot bat. His conference batting average is .400. That’s really good. Matt Crandall just had four RBI for us against Wheaton Academy.

This has been fun to watch. It’s been the whole team. It’s a different guy coming up every day and contributing. We’re a tough team to play because you don’t know where the hits are coming from. Plus, our pitching has been real good.”

The pitching staff is anchored by standout Trevor Fulmer, who had 76 strikeouts through the end of the regular season. Kennedy noted that total is

tops in DuPage County by nine strikeouts. He’s also 7-0 on the season.

“Trevor has been awesome,” said Kennedy. “He’s tied for second in the county in wins. He’s having a year.

Two of the other games he started we had the lead when he left, so he was in line to win those games as well.”

Addison Trail took two of three games against Willowbrook during the regular season.

“It should be a great game,” said Kennedy, in reference to the regional matchup. “They are a really good team. It’s a tall order to beat a team three times in a year, but I like our team and I like how we are playing right now.”

Fenton’s Katrina Krebasch finishes fourth in state in pole vault Becomes fourth Bison girls track athlete to earn state medal

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Fenton’s Katrina Krebasch put herself in the school record books.

Krebasch recently took fourth in the state in the pole vault at the Class 3A girls state track and field finals held at O’Brien Stadium at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Krebasch becomes only the fourth girl in Fenton track history to earn a state medal.

Krebasch tied for first in her preliminary flight with a mark of 10-9. She increased that height to 11-6 the next day to earn her state medal. The state-championship height was 11-9.

Krebasch joins Emilia Burris, Latrice Gray and

Wendy Winters as Fenton girls track and field state medalists.

Burris was fourth in the long jump and seventh in the 100 at the 2015 Class 3A finals. Gray took fifth in the high jump at the 1999 Class AA finals.

Winters is the program’s most decorated state athlete. She took third in the 220 low hurdles at the 1978 Class AA state meet and then took second in the long jump, fourth in the 110 low hurdles, sixth in the 220 dash and second in the 220 low hurdles at the 1979 state meet.

Fenton boys tennis The Fenton boys tennis team tied for fifth at its own recent Class A Fenton sectional.

The Bison finished in the tie with Timothy Christian. Both teams had 12 points. Fenton had no qualifiers for this week’s state meet.

Willowbrook boys volleyball team wraps up regular season Cookingham, Keefe earn all-WSC Gold honors; Five cited for academic excellence

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook boys volleyball team concluded regular-season play with a 16-18 overall record. The Warriors also went 3-3 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play.

“Our record could have been much different,” coach Ryan Bazon pointed out. “There were about 10 matches where we lost a game by two points (24-26, 26-28, 29-31). We were extremely competitive against some of the best teams in the state.”

Willowrook recently took fifth out of 12 teams at its own Willowbrook Warrior Invite with a 3-2 record.

In recent contests, Willowbrook lost 22-25, 25-18, 15-8 to District

88 neighbor Addison Trail, defeated Lake Zurich 25-23, 25-23, lost to Hinsdale Central 25-14, 25-11, defeated Glenbard East 25-15, 25-16 and defeated Leyden 25-18, 25-23.

Heading into the playoffs, Tim Keefe has 246 kills, is the owner of a 91.75 serving percentage, has 14 aces, 15 blocks, 171 digs and a 2.22 passer rating on a 3.0 scale. Nick Cookingham has 612 assists, 50 blocks and 156 digs, while Buddy Martens has 58 assists, 337 digs and a 2.27 passer rating.

“I think our play at the net has improved the most this year,” said Bazon. “We have worked hard in practice on blocking technique and footwork. When we are playing our best, our blocking is on. I think this team does a nice job working with everyone’s strengths. We only have one club kid on our team and we continue to push other more experienced teams to the limit.”

Cookingham and Keefe were named to the all-WSC Gold team, while seniors Jason Beausoleil, Martens, Chase Cavanaugh, Cookingham and Keefe were named to the allWSC Gold academic team for their performances in the classroom.

“I think our season has been very successful on all levels,” said Bazon.

“Our program ended the regular season with 63 wins (between all levels).

The future of Willowbrook volleyball looks bright. At the varsity level, we are graduating seven seniors and will return seven next year. We should begin next year with varsity experience and begin to play at a high level right away. I had some great kids this year and I will miss our seniors greatly.

They were extremely coachable and I look forward to all the good things they will do in the future.”

Willowbrook opened postseason play this week in the St. Charles North regional against Wheaton Academy.

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Fenton softball team swinging the bats well Bison opened postseason play this week; Texta smashes two home runs

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton softball team has seen an uptick in offense of late.

At the recent Bison Blast tournament it hosted, Fenton scored 41 runs in 17 innings of play.

“We have really seen an increase in our hitting lately,” said Fenton coach

Dave Mello. “A couple of these past games don’t really show it with the runs scored, but in our Bison Blast we scored those 41 runs in 17 innings.”

Mello noted Fenton looked particularly crisp in the tournament against quality opposition. “The Bison Blast was the best the offense has looked in years against high-quality teams,” he said. “We scored 11 runs in one inning against Lane Tech and then hit six home runs on Saturday (of the tournament). It was a lot of fun to watch.”

Fenton went into this week’s playoffs with a 14-21 overall mark. In recent games, Fenton lost to Lane Tech

13-12, defeated Elgin St. Edward 1211. Lost to Chicago Taft 20-17, lost to Montini 15-2, lost to Elmwood Park 7-5 and lost to Loyola Academy 12-1.

Rose Riley is leading the team in batting average at .492 and also onbase percentage at .560.

Isa Lozada leads the team in hits with 44 and doubles with nine. Riley leads the way in triples with seven.

Lozada is the team leader in home runs (5), RBI (29), runs scored (47) and stolen bases (21).

In the pitching circle, Gianna Mendoza is tops in wins with four. Ashley Mitchell has a team-high two saves

and is the team leader with 47 strikeouts.

Mello said Fenton must work to cut down its miscues in the field. “We have been making too many errors recently,” he said. “Our fielding percentage went from .922 to .906 in the last five games. We can still get better at everything. We really need to step up everything with regionals beginning (this week). Once that game starts, there is no tomorrow for fixing things.”

Alyssa Texta and Payton Pugliese were cited for strong recent play, particularly at the plate. “Alyssa has

really been swinging a hot bat lately,” said Mello. “She has raised her average about 100 points and has hit two massive home runs. Payton has really assumed a leadership role both with her play and with her mouth. She has been on a hitting tear and also has been making great plays in the field.

She also launched a long home run in the Bison Blast.”

Fenton opened Class 4A regional action earlier this week against Chicago Whitney Young at Evanston. If Fenton won that game it will play for the regional title Saturday at Evanston High School.

IC Catholic Prep softball team wins regional title Knights 24-5 on the season; Freshman Cash improves to 11-1

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep softball team made quick work of a pair of playoff foes and walked away with a regional title.

The Knights downed both Timothy Christian and DePaul College Prep to win their own Class 2A IC Catholic Prep regional title at Plunkett Park. The Knights have won five regional titles in a row and are look-

ing for their third sectional title now in the last four seasons.

In a 15-1 win over Timothy Christian in the semifinals, the Knights had 14 hits. IC Catholic Prep scored five runs in the first inning, seven in the second inning and three in the third inning.

Alessandra Eccardt had a double, while Emma Lytton and Nicolette Pochop homered. Pochop was the winning pitcher and moved to 1-1.

The Knights then downed DePaul College Prep 15-1 for the regional title. The Knights had 15 hits and used a nine-run fourth inning to pull away.

Rebecca Cash was the winning

pitcher. She improved to 11-1. Dani Murillo had two doubles, while Josie Lytton, Natalie Murillo and Cash each had a double. Josie Lytton hit two triples.

The two wins put IC Catholic Prep at 24-5 heading into this week’s Class 2A sectional.

“We’ve been hitting well,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Frank Reaber. “Everybody in the lineup has been hitting the ball well. Dani Murillo and Josie are hitting the cover off the ball. Josie was a foot away from putting the ball over the fence.

She’s hitting the ball well. Kayla (Faber-Cournane) and Alessandra

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Kayla has been hurt and hasn’t been able to pitch,” said Reaber. “Everything is on Rebecca, who is a freshman. She’s been pitching and doing real well. But it’s the end of the year and she’s a little sore. In our home tournament Rebecca and Kayla were out and we had Dani Murillo and Nicolette pitch. Overall, we’re playing well, but it’s a long grind.”

Reaber said Faber-Cournane’s pitching status for the sectional wasn’t known as of late last week.

“She warmed up 30 pitches and still was sore,” he said late last

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have had some nice hits. Up and down the lineup, everybody is hitting the ball. The bottom of the lineup we have a lot of bunters who are bunting well. It’s hard to put it on one thing when they all are playing pretty well offensively.”

Reaber said Faber-Cournane, Dani Murillo, Josie Lytton, Cash and Emma Lytton are the team’s most consistent hitters at the plate.

The Knights were without the pitching services of Faber-Cournane in the regional due to injury, though she still played and batted in the two games.

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