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Lufkin Pool demolition delayed Village to re-bid contract

By Paul DelGuidice FOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT

Village of Villa Park officials suspended the scheduled demolition this week of Lufkin Pool after a member of the ‘Save Lufkin Pool’ grassroots group raised a question about the bidding process. The American Demolition Corp. of Elgin won the $77,700 contract to dismantle and haul away the pool and bathhouse at 1000 S. Ardmore Ave. Village President Al Bulthuis responded to concerns about the bidding process, which originally took place in 2017 when the Board first voted to cease funding critical maintenance items and to close the pool.

Bulthuis directed staff to investigate the bids for demolition and it was found that three bids were submitted, however, the Village Code calls for contracts over $20,000 be awarded to “The lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids.” Village staff had asked three companies for bids, but did not advertise for bids.

The Village will now advertise for bids and the Board of Trustees will again have to vote when bids are received and staff vets the lowest responsible bidder. This process will likely result in a vote in mid June, according to Village officials.

The final vote to demolish Lufkin pool was held on April 8, shortly after the election. This created some controversy, as the Board had tabled the vote back in November 2018 until June to allow for the election and to find out what residents felt via a non-binding referendum question on the ballot.

When voters rejected the nonbinding question 1,059 (52.66%) to 952 (47.34%), the Board took the item off the table and voted 4-3 to demolish the pool.

While Villa Park voters rejected the advisory referendum question, they also voted in two new Trustees, along with incumbent Dave Cilella.

Trustee Don Kase was voted out.

Cilella and Kase were joined by President Bulthuis and (now former)

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Trustee Chris Aiello in voting to demolish the pool. Both new trustees, Kevin Patrick and Christine Murphy, have advocated for keeping Lufkin Pool open.

Trustee Bob Wagner voted to keep Lufkin open. Trustees Cheryl Tucker and Nick Cuzzone joined Wagner in opposing the demolition during the April 8 meeting. Tucker said at the meeting that she feels the money needed to repair and main-

tain the 65-year-old Lufkin Pool facility is too much. Tucker also said the referendum results were informative and it is time to move on.

She voted ‘no’ on April 8 strictly because the Board had tabled the final vote to June, and she wanted to keep to that schedule. Cuzzone said on April 8 that he is for the demolition of Lufkin, but voted ‘no’ on April 8 because the original promise was to delay the vote until June.

On Tuesday, April 9, Village crews performed some demolition duties at Lufkin Pool. This included the removal of benches and other fixtures and taking out useful items such as the pump (to use for parts, as Jefferson Pool uses the same one).

The work of demolishing and hauling away the pool structure and the bathhouse will require several days and a professional demolition company.

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Bill would protect donors from retaliation

Continuing her years of advo- ily member or even a stranger,” ble to spread the word to people tions and ensure that donors don’t This was received from the office cacy for organ donors and their Conroy said. “The state of Illinois who might consider live organ do- fear losing their job or insurance as of State Representative Deb Conrecipients, state Rep. Deb Conroy, should be doing everything possi- nation if they’re aware of the op- a result of their selfless actions.” roy.

D-Villa Park, passed legislation out of the House of Representatives to protect individuals making the selfless decision to donate their blood and organs.

“Ensuring that people going through the long and difficult process of donating their organ to someone in need is an issue that’s very close to my heart,” said Conroy, who donated a kidney to her ex-husband last year. “Anyone in the situation that my family lived through should have the freedom to focus on recovery instead of worrying about whether they’ll get time off from work or face a hike in insurance rates.”

Conroy’s House Bill 2847 would prohibit employers from retaliating against an employee asking for time off in order to donate an organ or blood. Under this legislation, insurance companies would be barred from declining, limiting or raising the cost of insurance on a person because of their status as a living donor.

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Late last week, the Independent learned that two Addison men had been charged with possession of about one kilogram of heroin as a result of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation.

Luis Ortiz, 24 and Christian Cardenas, 23, were arrested on Tuesday, April 30, according to a news release issued by the office of Robert Berlin, Du Page County State’s Attorney.

According to the release, the DEA executed a search warrant at a used car dealership owned by Cardenas in Addison and discovered about a kilogram of heroin inside one of the vehicles on the lot. Ortiz, who is an employee of the dealership, and Cardenas were arrested, prosecutors said, following a brief foot chase.

“In 2018, more than half of the 98 opioid deaths in DuPage County were heroin related,” Du Page County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. “One kilogram of heroin is an extraordinary amount with a street value of between $200,000$300,000.”

Judge John Kinsella had set bond at $300,000, of which 10 percent applies, for both men. A “proof of funds” hearing was also granted, which means the defendants have the burden of proof that any funds used toward their bail were not obtained illegally.

“Most concerning is the number of deaths that amount of heroin could cause,” Berlin said. “Thanks to the efforts of the DEA and the Addison Police Department however, that kilo of heroin will never make it to the streets.”

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To provide an opportunity for young people interested in public service to gain experience in government, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is encouraging local students to apply for a summer internship at her Villa Park office.

“Over the years, our summer interns have provided crucial support to the 46th District office and gained invaluable skills firsthand learning about the legislative process,” Conroy said. “This is a great opportunity for students to develop communication and leadership skills while building relationships with local leaders and organizers who are doing great work in our community.”

Conroy is seeking motivated high school sophomore and juniors who are able to work five to 10 hours a week from mid-June until mid-August. Residents of the 46th District are preferred, and a method of trans-

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Conference focuses on economic outlook for DuPage County Addressing an audience of nearly 700 of the region’s top business and civic leaders, Howard Tullman, executive director of the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship at the Illinois Institute of Technology, returned as the keynote speaker for the 10th annual DuPage County Regional Business Outlook event on May 1 at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oak Brook. Tullman shared his perspective on the implications and risks traditional businesses face as consumers shift focus to “utility and usership,” rather than on “possession and ownership.”

“If you’re standing still, you’re not standing still – you’re actually going backwards,” said Tullman. “You need

to look at your business and think not of how it’s been done in the past, but how it can be done better tomorrow to make the greatest change. Each change accelerates the next change.

So, if you’re moving quickly, that’s one measurement; but, the real, significant measurement is how fast you are getting faster.”

Tullman concluded his remarks by reviewing the new ways that constant mobility and ubiquitous connectivity — “the internet of everything” — will change our day-to-day lives and how we interact with each other. More importantly, how our interaction with the machines and robots will increasingly be a larger part of our lives.

Prior to Tullman’s remarks, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan

Cronin opened the event by presenting a DuPage County economic outlook.

Sharing highlights from the first quarter of 2019, Cronin noted DuPage County’s continued pattern of economic sustainability and consistent growth.

“At just 3.2 percent, DuPage County’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the region and second lowest in the state,” said Cronin. “We create a business-friendly culture in the county resulting in persistent, steady industry growth and low office and industrial vacancies. We are driving development and heightening the county’s status at the forefront of Illinois’ suburban economies.”

Following Cronin’s county update,

Cresset Founding Partner and CIO Jack Ablin provided an economic market outlook for Illinois and the national landscape. While detailing his views on the practice and study of economics—from taxes to social trends in spending and saving—he explained, we are starting to see policy makers moving communities.

“Economics is not a hard science; it’s a social science,” said Ablin.

“Economic pendulums can only swing so far in one direction until we go too far. That creates a social pushback and then the pendulum is going to swing the other way.”

The annual Regional Business Outlook event, hosted by Choose DuPage Economic Development Alliance, Mesirow Financial and Ice Miller

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This year’s event highlighted DuPage County’s thriving business climate and reinforced the spirit of innovation and opportunities throughout the business community. Choose DuPage continues to promote the region’s diverse assets, economic strengths and opportunities for investment in an effort to continue future economic development for the region.

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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. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims.

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison April 30 Police said Ryan J. Litt, 18, of Bloomingdale, had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for look-alike controlled substance at 11:46 a.m.

April 27 Police said Alexander J. Webb, 28, of Addison, had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for driving while license suspended in the 700 block of Swift Road at around 5:41 a.m.

April 25 Wayne A. Schultz, 53, of Wood Dale, was charged with speeding in excess of 35 mph over the speed limit and issued a citation for failure to signal near North and Villa at around 1:31 p.m.

A 37-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic battery in the 400 block of Stone Street at around 11:29 p.m. Police said the suspect grabbed victim by her throat with both hands. When the suspect released victim, she attempted to contact 911. The suspect then allegedly took the phone from victim’s hands and threw it to the ground, causing damage to the phone and rending it inoperable.

Villa Park April 27 Aldo E. Cavazos, 26, of Villa Park, was charged with two counts of DUI, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, use of an electronic communication device and no in-

while he was waiting for a ride at the train station.

surance near Ardmore and Oak at around 11:58 p.m.

Kimberly Giles, 53, of Addison, and Eligio Valencia, 61, of Maywood, were charged with retail theft at a local store at around 3:34 p.m.

Aurora L. Rodriguez, 23, of Joliet, was charged with retail theft at a local store at around 1:52 a.m.

Criminal damage was reported near Plymouth and Ardmore at around 11:35 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect threw an unknown blunt object at the window, causing it to break.

of Bensenville, were charged with illegal transportation of alcohol near North and Ardmore at around 12:23 a.m., while Ramiro L. Velasquez-Garcia was charged with two counts of DUI and disobeying a stop sign.

Theft and battery were reported in the 800 block of W. North at around 5:23 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a 5-gallon bucket of paint from the property, and then battered the employee when the employee went to verify the bucket belonging to the store and retrieve it.

April 26 Heather R. Blankenship, 24, of Villa Park, was charged with theft on Jan. 28. The original complaint and arrest warrant were issued April 26.

Robert A. Kaye, 20, of Oak Brook, was issued a local adjunction for possession of cannabis near North and Westmore at around 10:01 p.m.

Higinio A. Velasquez-Garcia, 22, and Jose Velasquez-Garcia, 26, both

April 25 Theft was reported at a local store at around 3:19 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a wallet from a purse that was in a shopping cart while the customer was shopping.

April 22 Ryan T. Searce, 20, of Villa Park, was issued a local adjunction for possession of cannabis near Villa and Blackstone at around 10:16 p.m.

Retail theft was reported at a local store at around 9:13 p.m. Police said unknown female suspects removed several items displayed for sale and left the store with the items without paying.

April 23 Battery was reported at the train station at around 11 p.m. A complainant advised that he was battered by four unknown suspects

March 13 Nafatia L. Elliott, 37, of Glendale Heights, was charged with retail theft at a local store at around 8:09 p.m.

April 22-April 23 Burglary was reported in the 700 block of N. Michigan. Police said an unknown suspect forced entry into two trailers and stole landscaping equipment sometime between 6:30 p.m. April 22, and 9 a.m. April 23.

Lombard couple accused of using charitable funds for personal use DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced today that bond has been set for a Lombard couple charged with stealing funds from a not-for-profit agency intended to aid United States veterans. Todd Olshefski, 50, and his wife Priscilla, 60, appeared at a bond hearing on the morning of Friday, May 3 where Judge George Bakalis set bond at $10,000 with 10% to apply for both defendants.

Each defendant has been charged with one count of Unlawful Use of Charitable Funds, a Class 2 Felony.

At approximately 2 p.m., Thursday,

May 2, the Olshefskis were taken into custody and charged after failing to appear in court on an unrelated matter.

The charges against the Olshefskis stem from a ten-month investigation, conducted by the Wheaton Police Department and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, into reports of the couple’s aggressive solicitation tactics and alleged use of intimidation.

There were also concerns surrounding the legitimacy of the agency created by the Olshefskis, known as the Veterans Christian Network (VCN), as a not-for-profit organization. It is alleged that the funds solicited by the

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“What Todd and Priscilla Olshefski are accused of doing is absolutely deplorable,” Berlin said. “The residents of DuPage County have shown time and time again their generous spirit and it is certainly a shame when people take advantage of that spirit for their own personal gain, as alleged in this case.”

“The public should be reminded to be prudent when making charitable

donations and should educate themselves about the organizations they support before donating,” Murphy said. “I would also urge the public to contact their local police department should solicitors become aggressive, obstruct traffic or appear illegitimate.”

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Anti-smoking advocates with the American Cancer Society want Illinois lawmakers to hike the tax on a pack of cigarettes by $1.

It is a proposal backed by Democratic senators who pushed to raise the age to purchase tobacco products to 21, and comes as legislators are seeking sources of revenue in the final weeks of the legislative session.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker initially introduced a 32-cent tax increase in his February budget proposal, which would change the current rate from $1.98 to $2.30 per pack.

The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget estimated that increase would generate an additional $55 million to be used toward Illinois’ Medicaid program and schools.

But Shana Crews, government relations director for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, said bumping up the Democratic governor’s idea by 68 cents would be a “win-win solution” for the state.

“Not only would a $1 per pack cigarette tax increase prevent 28,700 Illinois youth from becoming adults who smoke and help 48,700 adults

who smoke quit, but it’s also expected to generate more than $159 million in new annual revenue,” Crews said. “That’s money that could be put toward public health programs and help Illinois pay down its high deficit.”

Language for the tax bump has not yet been filed, but is expected to appear in the Senate this week.

Sen. Terry Link, a Democrat from Vernon Hills, sponsored legislation in 2007 to ban public smoking and was a proponent of the “Tobacco 21” initiative. He said Illinois is “a long way” from ending its campaign to end smoking.

“We know that we’re saving lives by stopping people from smoking and stopping e-cigarette [use] in the state of Illinois,” Link said. “If this $1 a pack doesn’t start sending [smokers] another message, I don’t know what’s going to, but we’ve got to make sure that people do not start smoking.”

Crews said lawmakers should consider implementing a tax on all other tobacco products to avoid pushing people toward those goods when the price of cigarettes increases. The Cancer Society recommended hiking the tax on cigars, snuff and chewing tobacco by 64 percent of the wholesale price.

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Spring in the backyard

I spotted the first one out of the corner of my eye, just outside the kitchen window. A bunny! And then there were two of them. Hopping in the yard and eating grass.

They were brown with white tails.

Nothing fancy, just common gardenvariety bunnies, but I marveled at they way they blended in with the still-brown grass and patches of white snow not yet melted from winter. They served as a true demonstration of nature’s perfect camouflage right there in my own backyard.

It turns out there’s more than camouflage working in the color of their body (and tail) fur. Researchers believe that the white tail evolved as a way to confuse predators that give chase. These predators focus on the white tail. As Mr. Rabbit darts back and forth the white tail flashes in and out of sight, confusing said predator and giving our friend, the bunny, an advantage. Sounds good to me. I’ve always had a soft spot for bunnies.

The rabbits in my yard weren’t worried about predators. They seemed focused on eating.

That, and doing the thing that rabbits do best: making more rabbits.

One rabbit – the bigger of the two and probably the female – took a hop toward her counterpart. He leapt backwards high in the air – or at least high for a twitterpated bunny.

It happened again. And again. In the midst of this curious backward hopping dance, they took a break and stood nose to nose.

It looked like they were kissing, but I realize they were more likely sniffing each other out. They stayed locked in this stance for a few seconds before the smaller bunny took another leap backwards, apparently demonstrating his extreme hopping aptitude and vertical prowess to his soon-to-be bride and mother of his children (not necessarily in that order).

He took about ten10 hops away before turning to the female. She hopped in the opposite direction. An attempt at coyness to be sure.

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Not to be outdone, he ignored her for a while, eating brown grass. She used her back leg to scratch her ear.

He looked at her, twitched his nose and used his front paws to wash his face. I feared we might be at an impasse. Perhaps no baby bunnies would be made today.

Or maybe they would. The bunnies in the yard continued their unique mating, hopping, dancing ritual. At first, their interaction piqued my curiosity. I’d never seen rabbits interact in such a manner. I was glued to the kitchen window.

But after a few minutes, I began to feel like a voyeur – infringing on what they surely thought was a private, not to mention intimate, backyard moment.

At what point does watching bunnies get weird and perhaps a little creepy?

I decided I didn’t want to go there, so I left the window and let bunnies be bunnies. If they are like most rabbits, they’re probably growing a half a dozen or so baby bunnies that will be born soon enough. Rabbit gestation is between 30 and 33 days, with another three weeks spent in the nest before they are ready to romp in the yard on their own.

Which means in a couple of months my yard could be littered with bunnies – literally. Now that would be something worth watching. Hashtag cuteness overload.

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Community calendar Friday, May 10 Saturday, May 11 Mother’s Day Craft Open House Children of all ages can celebrate moms, grandmothers, aunts and others with a craft. The Villa Park Public Library will hold a Mother’s Day Craft Open House on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, from 2-4 p.m.

Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Friday, May 17 Library celebrates Endangered Species Day The Villa Park Public Library will hold Endangered Species Day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children of all ages can drop by anytime to find out about the importance of protecting endangered species and to learn about the everyday actions they can take to help the endangered animals survive.

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Ongoing events Food for Fines Week at the Library through May 11 Due to a temporary closing, the Villa Park Public Library has rescheduled its Food for Fines Week (originally scheduled during National Library Week in April) through Saturday, May 11. Patrons will receive $1 off accrued fines on their library accounts for every one item donated. The library will accept non-perishable food or personal hygiene items. All donations must be unopened, unexpired, and undamaged; items in dented cans or glass containers will not be accepted. Food products will be donated to Christian Church of Villa Park Disciples Food Pantry. Personal hygiene items will be taken to Hands & Feet Outreach Center. Only Villa Park Public Library fines can be waived; this limited-time offer does not apply to collection agency fees, lost/damaged item fees, postage or fines/fees from

(Continued from page 4) portation to the district office is nec- residents with information about the essary. Applicants must send their implications of vaping and electronic resumes to RepDebConroy@gmail. cigarette use. com by May 20, 2019.

“Interning in my office is a great way Duties in Conroy’s office will in- to give back to our community while clude direct communication with gaining valuable experience for your constituents and participation in data future,” Conroy said. “I’m looking projects. Additionally, interns will forward to working with the bright, work as a team to develop a commu- passionate students who apply for nity service program that provides this summer program.”

other libraries. No change or cash will be given. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Saturday morning storytimes return to Library After a two-month hiatus, Marvelous Mornings will return to the Villa Park Public Library storytime schedule in May. Young children of all ages and their adults are invited to join library staff for stories, songs, and activities, including a “make and take” project to enjoy together.

Sessions will be held at the library on Saturdays, May 18; June 1 and 15; July 6 and 20; and Aug. 3 and 17 from 11-11:45 a.m. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

will hold LEGO® Builders Club on Wednesdays, May 15 from 3:454:45 p.m. at The Depot at Cortesi Park (320 E. Kenilworth Ave.) and on June 12, July 10, and Aug. 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Community Recreation Building (320 E. Wildwood St.). Registration is required for each session. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Library presents storytimes at Whole Foods Market The Villa Park Public Library will hold Community Storytime at Whole Foods Elmhurst on Fridays, May 17, June 21, July 19, and Aug. 16 from 10-10:30 a.m. Children of all ages and their adult can join library staff as they tell stories and bring their enthusiasm for reading to share with all! Whole Foods Market is located Library holds LEGO® DUPLO® at 215 S. Route 83 in Elmhurst. Regprogram for younger children istration is not required. For more inMay through August formation, visit the library’s website The Villa Park Public Library will at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. hold LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play sessions on Fridays, May 10, Library hosting storytime at June 14, July 12, and Aug. 9 from Oakbrook Terrace Park District 10-10:30 a.m. Children ages 2-5 from May through August and their adults can join in to build, The Villa Park Public Library play, and socialize with other kids will hold Rhythm and Rhyme at the and families. The library will supply Oakbrook Terrace Park District on the LEGO® DUPLO® bricks. Reg- Mondays, May 13, June 10, July istration is required. For more infor- 8 and Aug. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-12 mation, visit the library’s website at noon. Children of all ages and their vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. adults can enjoy stories, music and movement geared for young children Library holds LEGO® exploring their world. Sessions will program for older children be held at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. in May through August Oakbrook Terrace. Registration is The Villa Park Public Library not required. For more information,

visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 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 630834-8970.

Library starts 100 Book Club The Villa Park Public Library invites all to read more in 2019 with its new 100 Book Club! The library challenges all readers ages 14-and-older to read 100 books from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Friends of the Library hosting monthly Cookbook Club in May, July, August The Friends of the Villa Park Library invites all foodies to join its Cookbook Club. Each month will feature a new cookbook. Members can check out a copy of the book at the library and explore the recipes at their own pace. Then they will prepare their favorite recipe to share with the group, try other dishes, and participate in a lively discussion.

Meetings will take place on Thursdays at The Depot at Cortesi Park (320 E. Kenilworth Ave.) from 7:308:45 p.m. on the following dates: July 9 and Aug. 1. Participants can attend any or all sessions. Registration is required for each session.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, for LXS 2007-8H, Asset Backed Notes, Series 2007-8H PLAINTIFF Vs. Mobashar Ayaz; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH001552 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/01/2019, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on June 4, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 2-23-3 IN NEWPORT VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23 AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBITS “B” AND “C” RECORDED MARCH 28, 1974 AS DOCUMENT NO. R74-13803, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET IN SAID DECLARATION, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. PIN 01-36-205-023 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 769 Colorado Court Carol Stream, IL 60188 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as

to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-13119.

I3118763 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent April 25, May 2 & 9, 2019) 344246 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ROBERT T AMBROSE; KLEIN CREEK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION LTD., DEFENDANTS. 18 CH 001075 26W347 TORREY PINES COURT WINFIELD, IL 60190 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 11, 2018, Sheriff of DuPage County will on June 11, 2019, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 227 IN KLEIN CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT 1C OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1992 AS DOCUMENT R92-210498, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 05-06-414-013 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 26W347 Torrey Pines Court, Winfield, IL 60190 Description of Improvements: Brown brick, two story single family home, attached two car garage The Judgment amount was $365,279.64.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE

Public Notice RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088.

Please refer to file# 267314 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I3117873 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 343328 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Crown Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Craig W. Bucholz; JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA; BankFinancial, National Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2019CH000301 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Craig W. Bucholz Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6 S. 435 Richmond Ave. Westmont, IL 60559 and which said Mortgage was made by: Craig W. Bucholz the Mortgagor(s), to Crown Mortgage Company, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2003-307185 modified with R2014083507; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before May 28, 2019, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-19-02084 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3118851 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent April 25, May 2 & 9, 2019) 344327 “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

Tomasz Jaswilko; Sylwia Jaswilko; Shorewood Condominium Association; PNC Bank, National Association as s/i/i to MidAmerica Bank, FSB; Defendants.

18 CH 273 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, James Mendrick, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on June 4, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: UNIT 2B IN BUILDING 10 IN SHOREWOOD CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 IN SHOREWOOD, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 1977 AS DOCUMENT R77-119863, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “D” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R78-98708, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. C/K/A: 226 Shorewood Drive, Unit 2B, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 PIN: 05-03-207-119 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W18-0359. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Cory J. Harris (6319221) David A. Drescher (6301378) Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318)(of counsel) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Atty. No. 21567 W18-0359 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3119147 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 344539 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael W. Wyller; Kathy L. Wyller; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2019CH000370 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Michael W. Wyller Kathy L. Wyller

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6429 Clark Drive Woodridge, IL 60517 and which said Mortgage was made by: Michael W. Wyller Kathy L. Wyller the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Green Tree Servicing LLC, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2014-049304; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before June 3, 2019, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-19-02399 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I3119378 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 344706

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Regular meeting of the Bensenville Community Public Library, previously called for Monday, May 27th, 2019, has been rescheduled.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 7:30pm, in the Board Room of the Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Rd., Bensenville, IL 60106.

TINA LUX Board Secretary Bensenville Community Public Library (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 9, 2019) 345548

BID NOTICE Addison School District 4 will be receiving sealed bids for Water Service Work until 11:00 AM, Tuesday May 21, 2019, at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud at the Addison School District 4 Office, 222 N. Kennedy Drive, Addison, IL 60101. Bid documents will be available to download, view and order after 12:00 PM, Tuesday May 7, 2019 and may be obtained from BHFX Digital Imaging, Warrenville IL. 630.593.3161 www.bhfxplanroom.com or call 847-593-3161. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place on Tuesday May 14, 2019 at 3:30 PM at Addison School District 4 Office, 222 N. Kennedy Drive, Addison, IL 60101.

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Lawmakers consider eliminating cash bail Critics say it’s unfair to the poor; prosecutors warn of fallout

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Two years after passing a significant bail bond reform law, some Illinois lawmakers are now considering doing away with cash bail altogether.

Supporters of that idea say it would bring greater fairness to the system, especially for low-income people charged with relatively minor offenses.

But prosecutors and law enforcement officials warn that such a move could have far-reaching consequences, including putting victims of domestic violence at risk and taking away the ability of local courts to fund services for crime victims.

Those were some of the issues raised April 30 in a House committee that is reviewing the impacts of the 2017 law and debating whether to continue down the path of bail reform, or whether to roll back some of the new limits on imposing cash bail.

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, who supports eliminating cash bail, said that before the 2017 reforms, the system of requiring people to post cash bonds was not keeping violent felons off the street.

“One of the costs of doing business in some of these violent enterprises is going to jail,” she said.

And thus having money available to bail someone out of jail was acces-

sible to them. So when we were looking at our population, we weren’t finding that the majority of people in our jail were there for violent offenses. We found the majority of those who were in our jails were there for nonviolent offenses.”

Under the 2017 Bail Reform Act, people charged with nonviolent misdemeanors or low-level felonies are presumed to be eligible for release without posting bail. Instead, judges can order them to wear electronic monitors, enforce curfews or impose a number of other restrictions that apply until their cases are resolved.

Sharlyn Grace, co-executive director of the Chicago Community Bond Fund, an organization that posts bond for people who are unable to pay it themselves, told the committee the system of cash bail has never worked the way it was intended.

“Requiring people to put up a sum of money to secure their release pretrial is based on habit and longstanding practice,” she said. “But every study that has looked at it has found that it doesn’t increase court appearance rates, and we know that continuing to use it has tremendous negative impacts—both the impacts of creating lost jobs, lost housing, for some people the risk of losing custody of their children because they’re unable to care for them. And also it increases recidivism, and it increases the racial disparities that are already prevalent in our criminal justice system.”

A number of law enforcement of-

ficials, however, said the 2017 law has had detrimental effects on their communities, and they warned of additional consequences if the state does away with cash bail altogether.

“You’ve essentially upended an entire system and not put in enough buttresses in place in order to protect from a lot of the fallout that happened,” said McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally.

He said there has been an 18 percent increase in the number of people who fail to appear in court after being released without posting bail in McHenry County.

Meanwhile, McDonough County Sheriff Nick Petitgout said doing away with cash bail would effectively defund a number of county services, including programs designed to help crime victims. That’s because when a person is convicted of a crime, any money paid for bail stays with the county and is applied toward fines, court costs and restitution.

“In our county, we take in roughly about a half million dollars in bond a year, and that money fuels our criminal justice system,” he said. “Things like victims services, court appointed special advocates, teen court, diversion programs, the treasurer’s office, the circuit clerk’s office, the sheriff’s office. There are many, many different parts of this system that rely on that money.”

Denton Aud, state’s attorney in White County in southeast Illinois, said the 2017 law was intended to address issues unique to Chicago and

Cook County.

“If there’s one thing I could impress upon you, it’s that not every county is like Cook County,” he said.

Rep. Justin Slaughter, a Chicago Democrat who chairs the House committee that deals with criminal law, is the lead sponsor of House Bill 3347, which would do away with cash bail in Illinois.

Meanwhile, Rep. Steven Reick, a Woodstock Republican, is the lead sponsor of House Bill 221, which

would allow any county other than Cook to opt out of the 2017 Bail Reform Act. And Rep. Patrick Windhorst, a Metropolis Republican, is sponsoring House Bill 912, which would scale back the 2017 law by exempting people who are charged with felonies that were committed while they were released on bond, in a pretrial release program, in pretrial detention, or serving a sentence of incarceration for a separate offense.

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Barbara Wilson, executive vice president of the University of Illinois system, said further cuts in higher education funding would have a big impact on the state’s largest university.

“Across the U of I system we are educating 52 percent of the students who go to public institutions in this state,” Wilson said. “So I always say, if you hurt U of I, you’re hurting a big chunk of the students and families in the state.”

In his budget proposal, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for a 5 percent, or $52.2 million, increase in state funding for public colleges and universities.

He also proposed increases in various kinds of state-funded student financial aid.

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Ford said state funding for higher education peaked in 2002 around $2.4 billion. For the current budget year, the state is expected to spend only about $1.8 billion, roughly 25 percent less than it spent 17 years ago.

Ford was joined in the news conference by officials from each of the state’s public universities, as well as other members of the higher education budget committee.

President Elaine Maimon of Governors State University, which serves a large population of first-generation students, students of color, and military veterans, said colleges and universities were hit especially hard during the twoyear budget impasse of 2015 to 2017 because the state was not under any legal or court-mandated obligation to fund higher education.

As a result, she said, during the 2015-2016 budget year, colleges and universities received no appropriations until April 2016, and even then received only about 30 percent of their normal funding. She said that resulted in significant cuts in university programs and services.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Villa Park Independent

Pictured are Willowbrook students who shared their experiences/reflections or in- seniors Maura Heneghan, Miriam Youhanoun, Hope Rickord, Jackson Hathaway and troduced the honorees during the Evening of Honors ceremony on April 11 for the Maxwell Polanek, junior Derek Verdugo Del Hoyo and senior Sydney Keehner helped school’s Math Honor Society, National English Honor Society, World Language Honor as well.

Society and Civitas (the school’s Social Studies Honor Society). They are (from left)

Willowbrook hosts ceremony for four honor societies

On April 11, Willowbrook hosted an Evening of Honors ceremony for the school’s Math Honor Society, National English Honor Society, World Language Honor Society and

Civitas, the school’s Social Studies Honor Society.

Nearly 400 students were recognized and inducted or reaffirmed into the honor societies.

(From left) Willowbrook seniors Julia Walli, Julia Langer and Miriam Youhanoun were named as the Willowbrook High School senior Annie Ross is named as the recipient of the National English Honor Society Scholarship during the recipients of the Kathy Marcyniuk Scholarship during the school’s Evening of Honors ceremony on school’s Evening of Honors ceremony on April 11.

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May 9, 2019 • 17

Addison Trail boys volleyball team in hunt for upper-conference finish Wojdak qualifies for state gymnastics meet

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail boys volleyball team split four recent matches against Maine West, Joliet Catholic, St. Charles North and Downers Grove South.

The Blazers dropped a 25-22, 2512 contest to Maine West and scored wins against Joliet Catholic (25-20, 25-21) and St. Charles North (25-18, 25-15).

Addison Trail also lost 25-17, 2510 to Downers Grove South in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play in a contest where the Blazers played without setter Nico Nas-

ti. Freshman setter Vince Calzante stepped in.

Through late last week, Addison Trail was 9-16 and 3-2 in WSC Gold play.

Joe Mosny was leading the team in kills with 168 through late last week and was tops in blocks with 46. Nasti was the team leader in aces (14) and setting assists (428), while Michael Tulke was leading in digs with 99.

He’s now out for the season with a hand injury, coach Chad Grant noted.

“Our young players are passing very well overall,” said Grant. “We struggle with the hard jump serve right now, but we will keep getting better.”

Grant likes the progress he’s seeing offensively. “Our offense has improved the most,” he said. “It took a while, but I think we found the best positions for everyone to be in for

this team to be successful moving forward.”

Grant said Enzo Ciaccia has done a fine job stepping in at the libero spot the last few matches. “He communicates well and does a nice job on defense.”

Prab Dhillon, a 6-8 sophomore, also has made nice strides. “Prab has started to earn himself some playing time,” said Grant. “We look forward to him to keep getting better.”

Grant explained Nasti is becoming more consistent with his setting, “and has been very efficient from the service line,” he said. Grant add-

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls badminton team executed its version of the daily-double recently.

The Warriors not only won the West Suburban Conference Gold Division title, but also qualified two individuals for this weekend’s IHSA girls badminton state finals meet in Charleston.

Willowbrook recently competed at the Neuqua Valley sectional where it took second as a team with 11 points. Host Neuqua Valley won the title with 17.5 points.

However, Willowbrook seniors Hanna Konrath and Charlotte Dewyer both qualified for the state singles tournament to be held this weekend in Charleston on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.

Konrath finished second in singles at Neuqua Valley. She was a 21-7, 21-4 winner in her first match against a player from Chicago Payton. Konrath then scored a 21-7, 21-18 win against Neuqua Valley’s Nayoon Lee, who finished third in the tournament. Konrath then dropped a 21-8, 21-13 decision to Neuqua Valley sophomore Gowri Salem in the championship match.

Dewyer was a 21-3, 21-3 winner over a Chicago Whitney Young player in her opener and then scored a 21-16, 21-7 win against Glenbard South. Dewyer lost to Salem in her third match by scores of 21-12, 21-10. She was a 24-22, 19-21, 21-15 winner over Downers Grove North in her fourth match and lost to Lee in the third-place contest by scores of 21-19, 21-10.

Earlier, Willowbrook won the conference title thanks to having eight champions in either singles or doubles.

Konrath won the No. 1 singles title, while Dewyer won the No. 2 singles crown. Faith Fabian won the No. 7 singles title and Lizzie Romero won the No. 9 singles title.

Sydney Wilson and Grace Wachholz won the No. 2 doubles crown, while Konrath and Dewyer won the No. 3 doubles title. Fabian and Sania Irfan won the No. 4 doubles title, while Chloe Herr and Romero won the No. 5 doubles title.

“The conference meet was impressive with how hard each player fought in the entire field house all evening,” said Willowbrook coach Eastman Tiu. “They never gave up and played through exhaustion and supported each other when they were not actively playing. The support made all the difference in the final and deciding match.”

Addison Trail boys gymnastics Addison Trail’s Matt Wojdak is headed to the IHSA boys gymnastics state finals meet. Wojdak won the floor exercise title at the recent Schaumburg sectional. Wojdak won with a score of 9.450. Addison Trail finished sixth as a team with a 130.350 score.

Addison Trail badminton The Addison Trail girls badminton team was fifth at the recent Arlington Heights Hersey sectional. The Blazers did not have any players advance to the state finals.

Fenton softball team posts more wins Lozada becomes alltime Bison hits leader

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Willowbrook badminton team wins WSC Gold crown Warriors Konrath, Dewyer heading to state tourney

ed the team is happy to have Justin Werderitch back as well.

“I like where we can get to by the end of the season,” he said. “We haven’t played a lot of matches with our starters together, for various reasons.

The next few weeks will be very important. I think our tough schedule will have us prepared for the postseason.”

Addison Trail had a run of home matches this week against Lyons Township and Benet Academy. The Blazers host Leyden on May 14 with second place in the WSC Gold on the line.

The news has been of the good variety recently for the Fenton softball team.

Times two.

The Bison were 17-8 over their first 25 contests and stood at 4-1 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action through late last week.

Fenton swept a doubleheader from Proviso East by counts of 22-1 and 24-0. Prior to that, the Bison were 21-1 and 22-1 winners against Chicago Amundsen. Fenton also lost 18-0 to Chicago Whitney Young, beat St. Edward 15-2 and took a MSC Red double-dip from Timothy Christian to the tune of 18-2 and 22-4 triumphs.

In the first game of the Proviso twinbill, senior shortstop Isa Lozada went 4-for-4 and became Fenton’s all-time hits leader with 156. “She will finish at or near the top of just about every offensive category for

career stats,” noted Fenton coach Dave Mello.

Through late last week, Lozada was leading the team in batting average at .627, on-base percentage (.695), slugging percentage at 1.133, hits (47), triples (6), home runs (6), RBI (39), runs (45) and steals (24).

Other category leaders through late last week included Gianna Mendoza leading the team in doubles with nine and Cynthia Ibarra leading in all key pitching categories. She has a teamhigh seven wins, 47 strikeouts and also is leading the way in ERA. Mello pointed to Fenton taking full advantage of a weight-lifting program as one of several reasons for its success this spring. “The team is understanding what it takes to be successful,” he said. “We have a lifting program in place and the girls are consistently showing up at 6 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday to lift, in addition to other days when we lift at night. Recently, we lifted at 7:30 a.m., before our doubleheader, and after we had played two games the previous night. All 17 girls were there and ready to work.”

Juggling, yes juggling, has been another ingredient for success. “The biggest improvement has occurred with our pregame juggling and our overall focus,” said Mello. “We instituted juggling this season after a few seasons without it in an effort to improve hand-eye coordination and focus. Every girl has made tremendous strides.”

And those strides have been seen on the field in all phases of the game.

“The offense has really been strong as of late, with the exception of the Whitney Young game,” said Mello.

“Our approach at the plate has been good and our base running has been really good. Again, with the exception of the Whitney Young game, our defense and pitching have been really good. We just had a bad night against a really good team.”

Claira Panos, Mendoza and Madison Spencer were also cited for recent strong play. “Claira really has taken over the three-spot in the lineup and has been on fire at the plate,” said Mello. “She also has given us great

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Warriors baseball team takes two from Downers Grove South in critical conference matchup Willowbrook pushes record to 19-3-1

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook baseball team took the first two games of a critical West Suburban Conference Gold Division three-game series from Downers Grove South.

Willowbrook came into the series with no conference losses and Downers Grove South had one loss.

The two wins put Willowbrook at 193-1 overall.

In a 2-1 win against Downers South in Villa Park in eight innings, Both teams plated a run in the fifth.

The score remained deadlocked at

1-1 and necessitated extra innings. In the Willowbrook half of the eighth, Scott Tumilty doubled to left field on a 1-0 pitch. He went to third on Marshall McDonnell’s single to right. Courtesy runner Isaac Gaines advanced to second on defensive indifference.

Tumilty scored the game-winner on Danny Holloway’s sacrifice fly to center field.

Jack Hines went 2-for-3, while Trevor Jaloszynski had a hit. Tumilty had two hits and an RBI. Josh Roucka was the winner in relief. He pitched the eighth and fanned two. Joey Guthrie went the first seven innings and allowed seven hits, no earned runs and struck out one, while walking one. He threw 72

of 106 pitches for strikes and threw a first strike to 19 of the 30 batters he faced.

Willowbrook then recorded a 4-1 win at Downers Grove South. The Warriors scored single runs in the first, third, fifth and seventh innings and had 10 hits.

Ryan Mintz was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Anthony Yannotti was 2-for2 with a run scored and two RBI. Tumilty was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Willowbrook also walked six times in the game. Jeremy Conforti and Mintz each hit doubles. Tumilty stole three bases and Willowbrook had five steals as a team.

Mintz was the winning pitcher.

He threw a two-hit complete game, while striking out six.

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Lobbyist said intent is to help small businesses

By Grant Morgan

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Under legislation expected to receive a vote, contractors on state capital projects would be forced to pay their suppliers and subcontractors on a tighter schedule.

“This is to help our small businesses grow,” state Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) said during a news conference April 30 at the capitol.

Villivalam’s legislation, Senate Bill 104, shortens from 15 calendar days to seven business days the payment deadline for a construction project’s prime contractor to pay the smaller subcontractors and material suppliers of a project.

“There’s no excuse to not ensure that small businesses have prompt payment,” Villivalam said.

Dan Johnson, a lobbyist representing the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association and the Federation of Women Contractors, said a week’s worth of cash flow means a lot to subcontractors, which are often small, growing businesses owned by minorities or women.

“We need our subcontractors to be strong,” Johnson said. “An extra

week of cash flow makes a big difference.”

As originally introduced, the bill would have made state agencies pay subcontractors directly, as is becoming increasingly common in private-sector construction projects.

But, after pushback from the Illinois comptroller’s office, the Department of Transportation and prime contractors, the bill was amended to the “more reasonable” form it takes now, Johnson said.

IDOT is now neutral on the bill, but prime contractors, and road builders in particular, remain opposed.

The bill would make no changes to the state’s deadlines for paying prime contractors.

Johnson said that’s because the bill would primarily affect contractors with IDOT and the state’s Capital Development Board, which have consistently paid contractors on time with revenue streams from the state’s motor fuel tax.

“That big general bills backlog,” Johnson said, “it mostly affects other sectors like health care, human services, local governments and higher education.

“This bill is really just for the traditional subcontractors, people working on roads and on state buildings.”

Former U.S. transportation secretary backs state gas tax hike

By Jerry Nowicki

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A high-profile Republican recently gave his support to an increase to the state’s gas tax during a meeting of a special Senate capital committee.

Ray LaHood, a Peoria Republican who served from 1995 to 2009 in Illinois’ 18th congressional district before serving as secretary of transportation under President Barack Obama, said an infrastructure bill is also a “jobs bill and an economic development bill.”

In his testimony at the Michael A. Bilandic Building in Chicago, LaHood sounded similar alarms to those who spoke at five previous meetings of the committee.

“My focus is on the fact that Illinois is one big pothole right now,” LaHood said. “We’ve had these brutal winters, and people are complaining about potholes. And I believe that if the General Assembly raised the gas tax and fixed up the roads and bridges, people would be very happy.”

The infrastructure shortfall is also a safety risk, many testified. Dave Bender, president and CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies-Illinois, said 45 percent of the state’s bridges are at least 50 years old, and most have a life expectancy of just 50 to 60 years.

James Derwinski, executive director of Metra Rail, said half of the rail line’s bridges were installed more than 100 years ago, and the oldest Metra car in use today was built in 1953.

Bender said the state’s road and

bridge infrastructure is in such bad shape because nearly 90 percent of it is federally funded, while the state chipped in just 4 percent in 2016. The federal contribution is in danger of shrinking, he said, if Illinois continues to fail to meet federal matching guidelines by billions of dollars.

LaHood said nearly 30 states have taken local action to raise their gas taxes in recent years, including several Republican-controlled states. He said Illinois has one of the lowest rates in the nation for a gas tax at a time when fuel purchases are shrinking due to an increase in fuel efficiency and electric vehicles.

The fact that the state has a “lock box” amendment for motor fuel tax which permits its use only for safety of roads and bridges is beneficial for the transparency of the process, LaHood said. He also said any legislation increasing the gas tax should include provisions to raise the gas tax along with the rate of inflation.

State Sen. Martin Sandoval, a Chicago Democrat and Transportation Committee chair, said his Senate Bill 103 includes such a provision. That bill would raise the gas tax from 19 cents to 38 cents, along with raising automobile registration fees, including those for electric cars.

Another bill, House Bill 3823 carried by Rep. Andre Thapedi (D-Chicago) and backed by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, would increase the gas tax even further while phasing out the sales tax on motor fuel among other wide-ranging changes.

• “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE” IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

Tomasz Jaswilko; Sylwia Jaswilko; Shorewood Condominium Association; PNC Bank, National Association as s/i/i to MidAmerica Bank, FSB; Defendants.

18 CH 273 Judge Presiding NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, James Mendrick, Sheriff of DuPage, Illinois, will on June 4, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff`s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Southwest Lobby, Wheaton, IL 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 226 Shorewood Drive, Unit 2B, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 PIN: 05-03-207-119 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W18-0359. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Cory J. Harris (6319221) David A. Drescher (6301378) Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) Tracey M. Coons (6311050) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318)(of counsel) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1540 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Atty. No. 21567 W18-0359 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3119147 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 344540 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ROBERT T AMBROSE; KLEIN CREEK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION LTD., DEFENDANTS. 18 CH 001075 26W347 TORREY PINES COURT WINFIELD, IL 60190 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 11, 2018, Sheriff of DuPage County will on June 11, 2019, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 05-06-414-013 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 26W347 Torrey Pines Court, Winfield, IL 60190

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Description of Improvements: Brown brick, two story single family home, attached two car garage The Judgment amount was $365,279.64.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 267314 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I3117873 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 2, 9 & 16, 2019) 343329 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, for LXS 2007-8H, Asset Backed Notes, Series 2007-8H PLAINTIFF Vs. Mobashar Ayaz; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2018CH001552 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 04/01/2019, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on June 4, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-36-205-023 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 769 Colorado Court Carol Stream, IL 60188 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the

rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-18-13119.

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Willowbrook boys gymnastics team wins WSC Gold title Warriors claim crown for fourth time in last five years

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The West Suburban Conference Gold Division gold in boys gymnastics has been parked at Willowbrook in recent times.

This year is no exception.

The Warriors, who went a perfect 4-0 in conference duals, won the WSC Gold Division meet with a 129.20 score to capture the conference title for the fourth time in the last five years (2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019).

Addison Trail was a close second, posting a 127.50 score and Hinsdale South placed third at 125.95.

In earlier action, the Warriors closed out WSC Gold dual action with a 132.00-115.30 win against Leyden.

At the conference meet, Brendan Bailey won the all-around title. He took first on parallel bars, second on horse, fifth on rings and was seventh on floor and horizontal bar.

Danny Saldana was the conference runner-up in the all-around.

He was second on floor, third on horse, fourth on vault, seventh on rings and ninth on parallel bars.

Noah Pulli was fifth on floor and ninth on vault. Elkin Wells took sixth on horizontal bar and seventh on parallel bars.

Collin Donaldson won the pommel horse conference title, while Cooper Ross was fourth on horse and 10th on rings.

At the junior-varsity level, Erin Rosario won the horse, rings and horizontal bar titles, while Lisandro Ramirez was first on parallel bars and won the all-around title.

Geo Lopez was first on vault, while Jorge Ibarra was third in the allaround scoring.

Willowbrook coach Caleb Strejc noted his team has been particularly

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strong this year on pommel horse.

“As usual, the team is doing well at using our team score on horse as an advantage,” he said. “We know if we did well on horse it could help us a lot at the conference meet and create some space between us and the other teams. If you look at the scores, the next closest team still was 6.85 points behind us on horse, which is honestly a crazy gap on an event. For reference, the differences between the top two teams on the other events was 0.6 on floor, 0.2 on rings, 1.5 on vault, 0.05 on p-bars and 2.25 on high bar.”

Strejc liked his team’s progress on floor exercise. “Looking at conference, I think our biggest improvement was on floor,” he said.

“Danny Saldana had his highest score of the year and then Noah and Brendan also were in the 8s, which gave us our highest team score on that event this year.”

Strejc was pleased with a number of gymnasts coming out of the conference meet. “Danny and Brendan have stepped up as we move closer toward conference,” he said. “They are great competitors and I appreciate their focus when it comes to meet time. Being guys who work all-around, it can become really hard on your body near the end of the season. So to keep working hard and pull it together to place first and second in all-around at conference was very impressive to me.”

Strejc also had high praise for Wells. “Elkin also stepped up for varsity to add some depth at conference because we had two seniors who weren’t able to compete,” he said.

Willowbrook then took sixth at the Lyons Township sectional and had no automatic state qualifiers.

At-large qualifiers for the state meet were not available as of press time.

“I would have to say what I like most about this season is winning conference,” said Strejc. “These seniors are a very special group to me and to see them accomplish this in their last conference meet really made me proud as a coach.”

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work in the circle. Gianna has been very consistent in the circle and has hit very well when she gets at-bats.

Madison, since becoming primarily a drag bunter, has raised her average about .300 points. She’s a true threat to get on base each at-bat.”

Mello also has been pleased with the work of recent junior-varsity callup Alyssia Russo. “Alyssia has contributed as a courtesy runner and also at shortstop to let Isa get some rest.”

As of late last week, Fenton had 10 regular-season games remaining, in-

cluding five MSC Red games. “We’re looking to continue to improve each game and have the girls peaking at the right time for regionals. Weather permitting, we really like the way the games are scheduled for the final two weeks. It will allow for a few good practices before regionals.”

Fenton had a full slate of games scheduled this week against Guerin Prep, Addison Trail and Elmwood Park, as well as Chicago Christian (today) and St. Edward (Friday at home).

MOTHER’S DAY 2019

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THE SPRING ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION & KIWANIS CLUB OF ELMHURST

PET PARADE

PREREGISTRATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED THE SPRING ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION & KIWANIS CLUB OF ELMHURST

THE SPRING ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION & KIWANIS CLUB OF ELMHURST THE SPRING ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION & KIWANIS CLUB OF ELMHURST

PET PARADE-­‐ Saturday ay 18, 2019 Saturday, May 18,M2019

PET PARADE-­‐ Saturday May 18, 2019

PET PARADE-­‐ Saturday May 18, 2019

WHERE: BEGINS AT THE SILVERADO GRILL at 447 S. Spring Road

WHERE: WHERE: BEGINS AT THE SILVERADO GRILL at 447 S. Spring Road TIME: 11:30 AM CHECK IN TIME AT SILVERADO GRILL PARKING LOT 447 S. Spring Road BEGINS AT THE SILVERADO GRILL at 447 S. Spring Road TIME: TIME: 11:30 AM CHECK IN TIME AT SILVERADO GRILL PARKING LOT 447 S. Spring Road 1:00 PARADE STARTS

11:30 AM CHECK IN TIME AT SILVERADO GRILL PARKING LOT 447 S. Spring Road 1:00 PARADE STARTS WHAT: 1:00 PARADE STARTS PET PARADE ~ All kinds of animals are invited to participate!

PET PARADE ~ All kinds of animals are invited to participate!

PET PARADE ~ All kinds of animals are invited to participate!

WHAT: WHAT: FACE TATTOOS-­‐ Get your face or hand decorated with a variety of temporary tattoos!

FACE TATTOOS-­‐ Get your face or hand decorated with a variety of temporary tattoos!

FACE TATTOOS-­‐ Get your face or hand decorated with a variety of temporary tattoos!

PET PORTRAITS-­‐ get a photo with your pet!

PET PORTRAITS-­‐ get a photo with your pet!

PET PORTRAITS-­‐ get a photo with your pet!

MOON JUMP-­‐ enjoy the Moon Jump! (11:30 – 2:00)

MOON JUMP-­‐ enjoy the Moon Jump! (11:30 – 2:00)

MOON JUMP-­‐ enjoy the Moon Jump! (11:30 – 2:00)

PET TRICKS-­‐ Demonstrate your pet’s talents!

PET TRICKS-­‐ Demonstrate your pet’s talents!

PET TRICKS-­‐ Demonstrate your pet’s talents! but donations will be accepted for the Yorkfield Food Pantry (nonperishable goods or cash a COST:

FREE-­‐

COST: COST: FREE-­‐ but donations will be accepted for the Yorkfield Food Pantry (nonperishable goods or cash

FREE-­‐ but donations will be accepted for the Yorkfield Food Pantry (nonperishable good WHO: WHO: WHO: ANYONE OF ANY AGE can enter their pet of any species/breed ANYONE OF ANY AGE can enter their pet of any species/breed

ANYONE OF ANY AGE can enter their pet of any species/breed QUESTIONS?? email: SpringRoadPetParade@gmail.com QUESTIONS?? email: SpringRoadPetParade@gmail.com QUESTIONS?? email: SpringRoadPetParade@gmail.com

RULES RULES RULES

Pet owners are responsible for the conduct and control of their pets at all times 1.1. Pet owners are responsible for the conduct and control of their pets at all times 1. Pet owners are responsible for the conduct and control of their pets at all times 2. Animals must be in good health, free of illness and communicable diseases 2. Animals must be in good health, free of illness and communicable diseases 2. Animals must be in good health, free of illness and communicable diseases 3. All dogs and cats must be currently vaccinated against rabies 3. All dogs and cats must be currently vaccinated against rabies 3. All dogs and cats must be currently vaccinated against rabies 4. Please come prepared to remove feces left by your pet 4. Please come prepared to remove feces left by your pet 4. Please come prepared to remove feces left by your pet 5. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult 5. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult 5. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult 6. Pre-­‐registration is recommended ~ and guarantees you receive a “goody bag” 6. Pre-­‐registration is recommended ~ and guarantees you receive a “goody bag” 6. Pre-­‐ registration is recommended ~ and guarantees you receive a “goody bag” 7. Return registration form to locations listed below by May 12, or at parade site May 18 7. Return registration form to locations listed below by May 12, or at parade site May 18 7. Return registration form to locations listed below by May 12, or at parade site May 18

~ Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories ~

~ Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories ~

~ Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories ~

Most Obedient Pet

Best Dressed Pet

Most Obedient Pet

Best Dressed Pet

Best Groomed Pet Oldest Pet

Most Obedient Pet

Best Dressed Pet

Best Groomed Pet

Oldest Pet

* Most Original Pet Trick (register below) * Pets must be registered to demonstrate Pet Trick Best Groomed Pet

Oldest Pet

* Most Original Pet Trick (register below) * Pets must be registered to demonstrate Pet Trick

* Most Original Pet Trick (register below) * Pets must be registered to demonstrate Pet Trick

ENTRY BLANK (FILL OUT, TEAR OFF BOTTOM AND DROP OFF AT De Vries Animal Hospital or BMO Harris Bank) ENTRY BLANK (FILL OUT, TEAR OFF BOTTOM AND DROP OFF AT De Vries Animal Hospital or BMO Harris Ban

============================================================================= ========================================================================= ENTRY BLANK (FILL OUT, TEAR OFF BOTTOM AND DROP OFF AT De Vries Animal Hospital or BMO Harris Bank)

============================================================================= NAME: ____________________________________________________ Your Age: ____________ NAME: ____________________________________________________ Your Age: ____________

Email: _________________________________________________________________

NAME: ____________________________________________________ Your Age: ____________ Email: _________________________________________________________________

Pet Species (cat, dog, fish, etc): ________________________________________ Breed: (Collie, Persian, etc): ____________________________ Pet Species (cat, dog, fish, etc): ________________________________________ Breed: (Collie, Persian, etc): ___________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________

Pet's Age: __________ Sex: ____________ Color: ______________________________________ Pet's Age: __________ Sex: ____________ Color: ______________________________________ Pet Species (cat, dog, fish, etc): ________________________________________ Breed: (Collie, Persian, etc): _____________________________

I do NOT wish to receive emails about other Spring Road events Pet's Age: __________ Sex: ____________ Color: ______________________________________ I do NOT wish to receive emails about other Spring Road events

(Optional) My pet will perform the following trick-­‐ 1 trick per pet, please: _______________________________________________ (Optional) My pet will perform the following trick-­‐ 1 trick per pet, please: _______________________________________

I do NOT wish to receive emails about other Spring Road events

On or before May 12, bring your entry blanks to: On or before May 12, bring your entry blanks to: On or before May 12, bring your entry blanks to: (Optional) My pet will perform the following trick-­‐ 1 trick per pet, please: _______________________________________________ DeVries Animal Hospital (528 Spring Rd) or De Vries Animal Hospital (528 Spring Rd) or BMO Harris Bank (1121 S. York Rd.) , De Vries Animal Hospital (528 Spring Rd) or BMO Harris Bank (1121 S. York Rd.) , FAX to 630-­‐530-­‐3570, or email to: SpringRoadPetParade@gmail.com BMO Harris Bank (1121 S. York Rd.)

FAX to 630-­‐530-­‐3570, or email to: SpringRoadPetParade@gmail.com

On or before May 12, bring your entry blanks to: FAX to 630-530-3570, or email to: SpringRoadPetParade@gmail.com After May 12, bring entry blanks to: parade starting point (THE SILVERADO GRILL 447 S. Spring Rd) After May 12, bring entry blanks to: parade starting point (THE SILVERADO GRILL 447 S. Spring Rd) De Vries Animal Hospital (528 Spring Rd) or BMO Harris Bank (1121 S. York Rd.) , After May 12, bring entry blanks to: parade starting point

FAX to 630-­‐530-­‐3570, or email to: SpringRoadPetParade@gmail.com (THE SILVERADO GRILL 447 S. Spring Rd.)

After May 12, bring entry blanks to: parade starting point (THE SILVERADO GRILL 447 S. Spring Rd)

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Sunday, May 12, 2019

A Day Just For Mom

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By Tresa Erickson Every year as the second Sunday in May approaches, millions of people across the country turn their thoughts to Mom and find ways to let her know how much she means to them. Although it wasn’t always celebrated on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day has been around in some form since ancient times.

The ancient Greeks and Romans held a festival each spring honoring maternal goddesses like Rhea and Cybele. During these celebrations, participants would put on parades, play games and participate in masquerades.

Early Christians held their own festival in honor of the Virgin Mary. When the English took up the celebration, they expanded it to include all mothers and renamed it Mothering Sunday. On this day, individuals attended services for the Virgin Mary and then visited their own mothers, bringing them flowers, gifts and treats.

The popularity of Mothering Sunday had faded considerably by the start of the 19th century but remerged in the 1870s due to the efforts of activist and writer Julia Ward Howe. Howe thought there should be a day in honor of mothers in the United States. She introduced her idea in 1872, calling for the celebration to take place on June 2 and all mothers to take a stand against war. Howe had seen the devastation the loss of life in the Civil War had had on mothers everywhere.

Although many embraced her idea of a day for peace, the celebration of Mother’s Day as we know it today did not come about until the

early 20th century when Anna Jarvis introduced it.

As a child, Anna Jarvis had heard her mother pray for a day dedicated solely to mothers, living and deceased, and honoring their contributions. When her mother died in 1905, Jarvis recalled her mother’s wish and started campaigning for a national holiday for mothers everywhere. She wrote letters to many leaders in her community and across the country and spoke about the matter at many functions.

By 1911, Jarvis’ efforts had paid off, with nearly every state in the country celebrating the day. Just three years later on May 8, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill into law, establishing the second Sunday of every May Mother’s Day. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated in various nations around the world.

Spouses and children all over take time out to honor the mothers in their lives, and for that, Anna Jarvis and her mother would be thankful.

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Exhibit themes and interactives “Worlds of Wonder” celebrates the early Chicago trolley parks as well as more modern suburban attractions.

Visitors will learn about the signature rides and iconic venues that evolved over the years through rare photos, video, memorabilia, amusement park artifacts, and hands-on interactives.

Museum patrons will enter the exhibit through an authentic turnstile and experience various themed sections exploring topics such as: the influence of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the first Ferris Wheel, early 1900s parks, a history of carou-

sels, and the evolution of various types of rides from roller coasters to chutes.

Four popular amusement parks will be highlighted including Kiddieland, Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom, Riverview, and Santa’s Village.

The exhibit will have inter-generational appeal for kids of all ages with many interactive displays including: • A full-size Skee-Ball game; • A station where patrons can design their own marble run to simulate the physics of roller coasters; • Fun house mirrors; • A virtual roller coaster experience where users have a view from the front car of various coasters from the past; and, • A photo booth with printable photos to take home.

Amusement Park Artifacts The Elmhurst History Museum reached out to amusement park owners and former employees as well as collectors to curate the exhibit, and an eclectic array of three-dimensional items will be on display: • A huge, colorful canvas mural painted by Snap Wyatt, a prolific painter of circus banners in the 1940s and ‘50s, that touts Riverview’s Freak Show attraction; • An original North Pole sign from Santa’s Village; • Tickets, advertisements, signs, and tokens from various parks; • Objects from the World’s Columbian Exposition from the Elmhurst History Museum’s collection.

The Elmhurst History Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst. Exhibition hours are Sunday and Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is free, and limited free parking is available. For more information, visit elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 8331457.

Upcoming exhibit-related programs Roller coasters and amusement park themes are taking over the Elmhurst History Museum’s calendar this summer with an interesting mix of lectures and family-friendly programs and special events on the schedule:

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with awe, anticipation, and a dash of fear as park visitors stepped up to the ticket booth for that essential roll of paper stubs that was a passport to fun and adventure.

Whether it was a pilgrimage to Riverview, the mother of all Chicago parks on the north side of the city, for a daring drop on the Pair-O-Chutes, or a trip to a more family-focused suburban park like Kiddieland or Santa’s Village—the thrills and chills experienced were a memorable part of growing up. A warm summer night spent at an amusement park was like an instant vacation.

But where did Chicago-area amusement parks begin, and who created all those zany rides, roller coasters, and side shows to entertain the masses?

The Elmhurst History Museum sheds light on the subject in a new exhibit, “Worlds of Wonder: Remembering Chicagoland’s Amusement Parks,” which is open from May 17 through August 18, 2019.

The exhibit takes visitors on a whirlwind ride that recalls many of the area’s favorite destinations for thrills and excitement—from the rotations of the first Ferris Wheel at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition to the ups-anddowns of The Bobs at Riverview.

Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m.

When the World Came to Chicago: The 1893 Columbian Exposition Education Center, FREE to Members/$5 Non-Members.

The World’s Columbian Exposition is often credited with putting Chicago on the map, and citizens have long been fascinated with the spectacle of this amazing fair that welcomed more than 27 million visitors. Al Walavich, a lifelong Chicagoan, architectural tour guide, local historian, and collector will share stories about the planning, construction, and celebration of the fair along with his personal collection of photos and memorabilia. Registration re-

quired at elmhursthistory.org (Adult Programs section).

Monday, June 17 from 1-4 p.m.

Museum Maker Monday FREE. Families can join in celebrating the 135th anniversary of the opening of the first roller coaster at Coney Island with a drop-in activity for kids and caregivers on a traditionally-closed day. Kids can explore the museum, and make a roller-coaster themed craft while supplies last (outdoors, weather permitting). Appropriate for elementary age children with an adult, no registration required.

Friday, July 12 from 5-8 p.m.

Family Fun Fair FREE. Elmhurst History Museum is bringing back the old-school amusement park experience with a fun family-friendly evening on the museum grounds.

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