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Reproductive Health Act is law, making Illinois a ‘beacon’ Pritzker: Illinois will take in reproductive health ‘refugees’ from other states

sure treats abortion procedures as health care.

“The government shouldn’t be able to tell a woman what’s best for her body and her future. By making the Reproductive Health Care law in

Illinois, we’re sending a clear message—that we trust women to make their decisions about their bodies,” Senate sponsor Melinda Bush, a Democrat from Grayslake, said. “We believe that women should have the

same autonomy over their bodies that men do.”

The legislation was introduced in February by House sponsor Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Democrat from Chicago, and in the Senate by Bush. The

twin bills sat in legislative limbo until early May, when calls for action came from advocates and lawmakers after moves by states such as Louisi-

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By Rebecca Anzel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker made Illinois the most liberal state in the U.S. for access to reproductive health care with the stroke of 20 pens June 12 at the Chicago Cultural Center.

It was a vow he made at the beginning of the legislative session, and a charge both backers and detractors of the Reproductive Health Act maintained would come to pass. The measure became law immediately with his signature.

Pritzker said the law makes the Prairie State a “beacon” for access to pregnancy care, contraception, birth control, abortion procedures and other related benefits by making access to these things a “fundamental right.”

That means no level of government in Illinois can infringe upon a woman or man’s access to reproductive health care.

“Let the word go forth today from this place that if you believe in standing up for women’s fundamental rights, Illinois is a beacon of hope in the heart of this nation. We trust women,” the governor said.

While opponents say the law strikes protections from statute — including the automatic autopsy of a woman who dies during an abortion, penalties for an illegally performed abortion post-viability and inspections of clinics where the procedure is done—proponents say it codiCAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS PHOTO Villa Park Independent fies current practices and removes Gov. J.B. Pritzker laughs while signing into law the Reproductive Health Act during a ceremony June 12 at the Chicago Cultural Center. aspects of statute enjoined by the “Let the word go forth today from this place that if you believe in standing up for women’s fundamental rights, Illinois is a beacon of hope courts. in the heart of this nation. We trust women,” the governor said. Standing next to Pritzker are the bill’s sponsors, Sen. Melinda Bush (left), Advocates also point out the mea- D-Grayslake and Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago.

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Filling Illinois’ skills gaps vital for small businesses SBA offers Makerspace Training, Hiring competition

By Rob Scott, SBA As I’ve toured the Great Lakes Region and met with small businesses across Illinois, I’ve heard countless times about many not being able to grow (and sometimes sustain) because of their inability to find skilled workers to fill the job opportunities. Not only is this hurting the small businesses, it is also affecting economic development.

With that in mind, the U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a competition focused on helping small businesses have the human capital pipeline they need to succeed through the Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition. The goal is to assist both those entrepreneurs just starting out and those burgeoning businesses working to take their operations to the next level.

By providing a total of $1 million to help existing makerspaces create or expand job-specific and life skills train-

ing, the MaTCH competition aims to address the job placement gaps faced

by U.S. businesses. Makerspaces are uniquely positioned to increase workforce development efforts. These entrepreneurial and training hubs provide new paths for vocational and technical education, build new job skills, and generate apprenticeship opportunities in new and growing maker industries.

The MaTCH competition reaffirms the SBA’s commitment to cultivating access to entrepreneurship and supporting innovation. And it will empower a stronger connection between

the maker’s community and job creation, ultimately providing an added economic boost to communities across our nation and here in Illinois. Its goal is to have all MaTCH program graduates prepared for their own entrepreneurial journey or placed in positions with previously identified employers that need skilled labor.

With the evolution of our manufacturing hubs, incorporation of new technologies such as 3D printing and fabrication innovation, and creative craft, makerspaces and education are vital to our region’s vibrant economic path

forward. We’ve made great strides in small business growth here and will benefit from even more makers, artisans, entrepreneurs and inventors.

Join me in helping small businesses start, grow and expand, and reinforcing the “Made in America” maker movement. Find out more about the MaTCH competition, including the entry form – which is due July 8 – rules and requirements, at sba.gov/match.

Rob Scott is the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Great Lakes Regional Administrator, serving Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

care coverage.

To give small business owners more health care options for their employees, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has long supported the policy of allowing small businesses to band together to purchase coverage through Association Health Plans (AHPs), which permit small businesses to offer their employees the same type of coverage as larger companies. Just last June, the administration finalized regulations to provide this lifeboat to small businesses drowning in the search for affordable coverage amid the failing small group market. As a result, new AHPs enabled small businesses and self-employed Americans to band together by industry or geography to purchase affordable health coverage to cover their employees.

However, a mere nine months after the regulation was finalized, the DC District Court found in favor of Attor-

neys General from 11 states and D.C. and declared the bulk of the regulation to be unlawful. The judge agreed with the AGs that the rule would undermine the Affordable Care Act by encouraging individuals to buy cheaper plans with fewer benefits and no consumer protections.

This is simply not true.

To defend this important policy and demonstrate the high value of these plans, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Litigation Center filed an amicus brief on June 7 in support of the AHP regulation in the Circuit Court.

We were not alone in our view that AHPs are critically important for small businesses; the National Federation for Independent Business joined the amicus along with 65 state and local chambers from around the country.

For small businesses, the cost of health care coverage can be crippling, which is why so many companies are

not able to offer it. The number of small businesses offering health coverage has declined substantially over the years, from 47% in 2000 to 29% in 2016. Unlike bigger companies, who can negotiate for better premium prices, businesses on Main Street are tasked with trying to give their employees flexible insurance options that meet their health care needs while making sure costs don’t break the bank.

This issue seems to be top of mind for many small business owners. The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index this quarter found that 25% of owners say they do not have enough information to make informed decisions about health insurance options. Additionally, 25% of respondents said keeping premiums low is their top concern when evaluating health care plans.

“The Chamber continues to stand

by the new AHP regulation after participating fully in the regulatory notice and comment opportunity. This is an important and comprehensive new coverage option for small businesses,” said Katie Mahoney, vice president of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The fact of the matter is, AHPs are a way to offer quality health care to employees without bankrupting a small business. Currently, 400,000 uninsured Americans are expected to attain health coverage thanks to the new AHP rule, according to the Congressional Budget Office. They will be among an estimated 4 million Americans expected to purchase new AHPs. “AHPs are a major step in the right direction for small businesses and the millions of Americans who will now be able to buy lower cost health insurance plans,” said U.S. Chamber CEO Tom Donohue.

U.S. Chamber fights to uphold AHP rule for small businesses The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is sharing the following information about the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Amicus Brief filing (which ECCI signed onto) to uphold the U.S. Department of Labor’s new Association Healthcare Plane (AHP) guidelines over a U.S. District Court ruling.

One of the most challenging tasks for small business owners is navigating the complexity of health insurance options to offer employees. In fact, our most recent small business survey confirmed that this issue remains a penultimate problem.

From considering premiums and deductibles to evaluating the size of provider networks, small businesses have a lot to consider. At the end of the day, regardless of plan’s specifics, many small employers are unable to find, much less offer, affordable health

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Another part of the ongoing Lufkin Pool demolition saga is about to go public.

The Independent learned that the Villa Park Board of Trustees scheduled a vote to approve a contract with a demolition company at the Formal Board meeting to be held on Monday, June 24. Eight qualified bids were submitted, with a low bid of around $78,000. The previous low bid approved by the Board was submitted

by American Demolition for $77,700.

The Board meeting will once again be moved from Village Hall to the Iowa Community Center gymnasium to accommodate an expected larger than normal attendance. Nearly 100 residents, Village staff and elected officials were present at the April 8th meeting where the future of Lufkin Pool was decided.

The Board had originally voted to move forward with demolition of Lufkin Pool during that contentious April 8th meeting. Members of a grassroots group of residents called ‘Save Lufkin Pool’ raised questions about the process used to pick the demolition company (American Demolition) at that time.

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the requirements for the bidding process were not properly followed.

The Code requires: “contract let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids.”

Bulthuis wrote in a letter to residents that the Village had not, in fact, advertised for bids on the demolition of Lufkin Pool.

“With this new information, I have asked the Village Manager to advertise for bids for the demolition of Lufkin Pool and to suspend moving forward with the demolition of Lufkin Pool until new demolition bids are received and voted on by the Village Board,” Bulthuis said. “Thank you and the Save Lufkin Pool Group for bringing this to the attention of the Village Board.”

The Village then advertised for bids and they were opened on June 4.

The Save Lufkin Pool group posted this on its Facebook page last week: “In April, based largely on information discovered by our members, the Village stopped demolition of Lufkin Pool in order to solicit bids and have the Board vote again on demolition.”

Sources pointed out that the vote on June 24 will not be on demolition of the pool. That vote was taken at the April 8th meeting. The June 24th vote will be to approve the lowest respon-

sible bid for a contract to demolish the pool. Costs to repair Lufkin Pool, which was closed last summer, have been estimated at $200,000 to $500,000. Estimates on how long such repairs could extend the usefulness of the pool are from one to five years with “no guarantees,” according to Village staff.

Proponents of saving the pool would like to see if the two newly elected Trustees, Kevin Patrick and

Christine Murphy, will have new ideas for keeping Lufkin Pool a part of the Village, but it is unlikely to make a difference, since the vote has been cast.

During the April 8 demolition vote, Trustees Dave Cilella, Nick Cuzzone, Cheryl Tucker and Village President Al Bulthuis expressed their views that Lufkin Pool was “too far gone” to be repaired and they would not vote to spend more money to save it.

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(Continued from front page) ana, Georgia and Missouri to restrict ri will find out if they will lose the access to abortion procedures. only clinic in their state and today, Some of those laws were passed with the signing of this bill, we are to challenge the 1973 case Roe v. building a firewall around Illinois to Wade, which legalized the procedure protect access to reproductive health nationwide, before the U.S. Supreme care for everyone.”

Court.

Cassidy and Bush had another “All of us believe the state of message—elections matter.”

Missouri and the rest of the states “When you elect women that are that have passed laws taking away here to make a difference, that’s women’s rights should change their what they do and that’s what they minds, should revisit the issue,” did and I want to be clear. The freshPritzker said. “But Illinois knows men women of the House, they rewhere we stand and we’re going to ally did move this bill,” Bush said. be here for women if they have to be “Without their help, without their refugees from other states. We don’t commitment, without their saying want them to be—we want wom- ‘Not on our watch;’ We ran when a en to be able to access health care president ran and told us it was OK where they live and all of us believe to grab our body parts, and we’re in that.” saying ‘no more.’”

Missouri’s last remaining aborRepublican President Donald tion provider, located in St. Louis, is Trump weighed in on the Reproduclocked in a legal battle to determine tive Health Act last month before it whether it can retain its license to was approved by the Illinois Senate. continue to operate.

“The Democratic Party is un“There is a war against women, hinged,” he wrote in a Facebook a war against bodily autonomy, and post. “Their radical position on aborour opponents are using hateful, tion is horrible.” untrue and outright misogynistic Dick Durbin, the senior U.S. senrhetoric, which escalates daily and ator from Illinois, told reporters Sunendangers women everywhere,” day the law signed by Pritzker on Cassidy said. “At our very doorstep, Wednesday is a response to the largin 11 days, the people of Missou- er national debate about abortion.

Resident celebrates 92nd birthday

Villa Park resident Jim Gresak (right) celebrated his 92nd birthday at the York Township Senior Nutrition Center with York Township Supervisor John Valle, who surprised Gresak with a birthday cake. Due to a recent injury, Gresak hadn’t been to the center in more than two months, so he was happy to see his friends again. In addition, his daughter Mary and her husband Mark joined the celebration.

“What we’ve done here in Illinois with the Reproductive Health Act is to try to codify what we believe is the Roe v. Wade decision. That’s my understanding, and I would support that,” he said. “It is a shame that we’re back into this national debate, but clearly there is a design.”

Immediately following the signing ceremony, opponents of the act held a news event in opposition to the new law. Present were representatives from the Thomas More Society, a Chicago-based pro-life law firm, and Illinois Right to Life Action, a pro-life lobbying group.

“It’s a tale as old as time. Illinois politicians are more concerned with pandering to cash-wielding progressives and Chicago media outlets than they are with representing the people of our state,” said Mary Kate Knorr, Illinois Right to Life Action spokeswoman. “Pritzker doesn’t care what the people of Illinois want, nor does he care that abortion takes a human life.”

Peter Breen, vice president and senior counsel of the law firm, said the “deceptively titled” Reproductive Health Act makes Illinois “an abortion destination for the country.”

“The governor and the Democrat-

ic supermajorities who fast-tracked this legislation have created a new ‘death penalty’ in Illinois, with no possibility of appeal, for viable unborn preemies,” said Breen, who was state representative of the 48th District from 2015 until this year.

The Thomas More Society, Breen added, will mount a legal challenge to the new law.

He said he was most concerned about the removal of licensing requirements for abortion clinics, but pointed out the law also requires insurance companies that cover pregnancy-related benefits to cover abortion procedures and includes language specifying fetuses have no legal rights in the state.

“It is appalling in 2019 that anti-abortion advocates are still trying to shame women about their reproductive health care; we see it at some of our health centers every day,” Jennifer Welch, Planned Parenthood of Illinois president, said. “Whether it’s access to abortion or contraception, we’ve seen opposition to common-sense legislation that keeps women in control of their own health and lives.”

The Reproductive Health Act was Senate Bill 25.

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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 June 13 A 23-year-old Addison woman was charged with domestic battery in the 200 block of S. Hale at around 7:08 p.m.

Police said the suspect struck

process Mechanda A. Ferguson, 44, of Maywood, to the Addison Police Department on an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for retail theft, and was additionally charged with a new charge of retail theft that occurred in Addison.

Villa Park June 8 James De La Rosa, 39, of Hanover Park, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, parked in a roadway and no insurance near Ardmore and Elm at around 4:18 p.m.

Roger D. Lundquist, 46, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving on a sidewalk near Villa and Park at around 2:13 a.m.

the victim with a plastic hanger about his head and upper body.

The suspect also had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage June 6 County Sheriff’s Department for John E. Gentile, 54, of Villa traffic violations, according to Park, was charged with two counts police. of DUI, disobeying a railroad sign June 11 Maria Jimenez, 42, of Addison, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol, improper lane usage, failure to signal when required and no insurance in the 200 block of W. Fullerton at around 6:34 p.m.

and no insurance in the 500 block of N. Second at around 8:01 p.m.

June 5 Burglary to a vehicle was reported at a local store at around 1:30 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a Stihl Concrete Saw from a work truck parked on the east side of the parking lot.

June 10 Police said an officer responded June 3 to the Bellwood Police Department Alton M. McNeal, 41, of Chicaat around 11 p.m. to transport and go, was charged with aggravated

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26. Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will ____” 30. Turkish military leader May 31 31. With complex decorations Burglary to a vehicle was report34. Biblical place of bliss ed in the 600 block of W. Sunset.

35. Economic crisis Police said an unknown suspect 37. South American tuber entered two vehicles parked unse38. Gladiator’s turf cured in the driveway. Money and 39. Serum, pl. cigarettes were taken from the ve40. Stellar hicles.

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May 30-May 31 45. Blotch or dapple Burglary to a vehicle was report47. 34th Pres. ed in the 700 block of W. Sunset.

48. Unmanned flyer Police said an unknown suspect en50. MXN, as in currency tered a vehicle that was parked, un52. *British monarch secured in the driveway, and stole 56. *____ Burr, officer in Revoluloose change and Jabra Elite Active Earbuds sometime between 9 p.m. tionary War and VP 57. Aquarium dweller May 30 and 7:30 a.m. May 31.

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Mendoza: Illinois must ‘remain grounded’ amid big budget steps

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

With a fiscal year 2020 operating budget in place and a historic legislative session in the rearview mirror, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is “cautiously optimistic” about the state’s new direction.

“I think this was truly the most monumentally historic session that I have witnessed in my lifetime. And I’ve been around the Springfield legislature now for 20 years,” Mendoza said.

Mendoza, a Chicago Democrat who took office in the middle of an unprecedented 736-day state budget impasse, said there was not much in Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s

agenda she disagreed with this year.

This led her to play a less vocal role than she did during the tumultuous governorship of Republican Bruce Rauner.

“I don’t want to be seen as ‘oh, she’s being so nice to the governor,’ but the reality of it is (Pritzker) deserves the accolades,” Mendoza said. “That was a huge lift and he did it in his first term, which far exceeded the expectations that I would have had for a brand new governor, and he managed to bring Democrats and Republicans together in a way that Governor Rauner couldn’t even bring his own members together outside of bringing them together through fear.”

Specifically, she emphasized the importance of the $40.1 billion operating budget, a $45 billion capital plan, and new revenues which will result from marijuana legalization and gambling expansion.

Despite these steps, Mendoza said it’s important to “remain grounded” and focused on paying

down Illinois’ outsized bill backlog, which sits between $6 billion and $7 billion.

“We have $6.6 billion worth of bills that have not been paid yet, which means that we still owe that money; those are real liabilities that have been incurred,” she said. “But this is by far, by far, the closest thing that we’ve seen to a balanced budget in probably over a decade.”

Mendoza said she was encouraged by $1.2 billion in bonding authorization included in the budget which she said would combine with federal matching funds to pay down $1.5 billion in health care bills which are incurring late payment interest rates of 9 to 12 percent.

For taxpayers, this means a savings in the “hundreds of millions,” she said.

“If we can take that $1.2 billion to market and get a 3.5 percent or a 4 percent, 4.5 percent rate, we’re still shaving off a ton of points for what we’re paying, which ultimately saves us money in the long run,”

she said.

The same strategy, she said, allowed her to shrink a $16.7 billion backlog she inherited after her election in 2016 to the $6-plus billion it is today. That action entailed the state borrowing $6 billion to address the backlog which included $1.1 billion in late payment interest penalties accrued in Rauner’s first two years as governor.

“It’s going to save us between $4 billion and $6 billion over the 12 years once we’re done paying that debt service,” she said. “So it was a massive win for the state of Illinois.”

Building on that effort, the $1.2 billion in new bonding will help bring the backlog into the $5 billion range, Mendoza said, but she will not be comfortable as comptroller until the number is closer to $2 billion or $3 billion.

“Having a rainy day fund is where I’d like to get us to,” she said.

Still, Mendoza said, Illinois is “not out of the woods.”

“Of course we need more revenue

and I think that’s why the fair tax is so important,” she said.

She spoke in favor of Pritzker’s plan for a graduated income tax, noting she would advocate for some of the estimated $3.5 billion in added revenue from the proposal to be used to pay down the bill backlog and pension obligations.

She also said government forecasters might have acted too quickly when they bumped revenue projections for fiscal year 2020 up by $800 million in response to strong April revenues.

“I think it’s way too early to make that projection,” she said.

She added that the state could see decreased revenues for the rest of the year when taxpayers adjust their withholdings to account for tax changes at the federal level.

Still, she said, the budget marks a major leap forward in a state that has needed to take one for a long time.

“They did like six or seven years’ worth of work in one session,” she said. “It’s pretty spectacular.”

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Today, 77 percent of opioid prescription medications taken by new users are obtained from a friend or relative. Sixty-two percent of teens who admit taking medication for non-medical reasons say they get drugs from medicine cabinets in their homes.

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Safe medication disposal kiosks have been installed in the vestibule of door 28 near the Emergency Department (just to the right of the main ED entrance) at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd., and near the South Lobby (in the walkway between the South parking garage and South Lobby off of Osler Dr.) of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville, and Both are accessible to the public 24/7 365 days a year. The program is partially funded by the Edward and

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Conroy advocates for clean needle exchanges To combat one of the many harmful consequences of the opioid epidemic, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, recently passed legislation to expand safe needle exchange programs to prevent the transmission of diseases from intravenous drug usage.

“Addiction and the drastic rise in the use of opioids must be addressed comprehensively including ensuring that public health measures are in place to protect users and the greater public,” Conroy said.

“Through education and increasing access to clean needles, we can help those suffering from addiction use in a safe manner and begin to form the necessary connections to ultimately get them the help they need.”

The spread of transmittable diseases has increased due to unsafe needle usage with the rise of the opioid epidemic. Needle exchange

programs have proven to be an effective tool to reduce the spread of blood-borne illnesses.

Senate Bill 1828 creates the Needle and Hypodermic Syringe Access Program to encourage the establishment of needle exchange programs across the state. Conroy’s bill aims to reduce the spread of diseases such as HIV and hepatitis, reduce the occurrence of needle stick injuries from the improper discarding of contaminated needles, and to build connections between users and treatment facilities.

“The pervasive rise in the use of opioids must be addressed as a serious public health epidemic.

The establishment of trust is critical to combating it,” Conroy said.

“Through the expansion of needle exchange programs, we are letting users know that our community cares about their wellbeing and we will not turn them away when they need us the most.”

Sen. Cullerton book club urges summer reading State Sen. Tom Cullerton is kicking off his Summer Reading Book Club for children who live in the 23rd State Senate District.

Cullerton believes summer reading helps encourage children to develop a lifelong interest in books, maintain their reading skills during the summer months and keep their minds sharp.

“Reading through the summer months helps children stay engaged,” Cullerton said. “Our district is fortunate to have amazing community libraries. This summer reading book club will help urge our young people to take the time to visit our libraries.

Let’s make reading a lifelong habit!”

The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books and return the form to Cullerton’s office by Aug. 2. Participants will be invited to a pizza party that will be announced at a later date.

To receive a book club, form either visit SenatorTomCullerton.com to download and print the form or call 630-903-6662 to request a copy by mail.

Cullerton urges residents to call his office with additional questions.

County to host Complete Count Committee meeting

The DuPage County Board voted to create a DuPage Complete Count Committee on Tuesday, May 14, forming a special advisory group whose mandate is “to provide direction and advice to ensure an accurate 2020 census count of DuPage County residents.” DuPage County Board Strategic Planning Committee Chairwoman Sadia Covert will chair the Complete Count Committee and District 5 Board Member Jim Healy, the longest-serving County Board member, will serve as Vice-Chair-

man. The primary function of the advisory committee will be community outreach.

The first Complete Count Committee meeting will be held at the DuPage County campus on Tuesday, June 18 from 1-4 p.m. in the auditorium of the JTK Administrative Building, 421 No. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau will provide a DuPage County training to optimize community outreach efforts.

Slices of life

Moments in time

Life is made up of moments.

Some big. Some not so big. Some seemingly small that just may turn big.

And despite the big or not so big, some are moments that will affect you for years to come or perhaps your entire life.

They can be obviously monumental moments – a marriage, divorce, birth of a child ­– moments where the stature of the moment is as big as the moment itself.

But it doesn’t always unfold this way.

Looking back, my life has been just as defined by the seemingly inconsequential moments I didn’t see coming as the enormous ones I did.

Deciding on a whim to take a summer school driver’s training class and meeting a cute skinny guy who I’d later fall in love with and marry.

Leaving a career for family and as a result developing a new writing career where I was able to stay at home with my children.

Making a last minute decision to visit old friends at a lake that we’d never heard of turned from mundane to monumental when we discovered a Charlie Brown Christmas tree of a cabin for sale on that lake and decided to give a lowball offer, which happened to be accepted. In the years since we’ve rallied up too many wonderful family memories to count.

Those of us who knew him and appreciated him sit back and wonder. How can a moment in time By veer so far from where you thought JILL it was going? Where it was supposed PERTLER to go?

Contributer I don’t know the answer. But I do believe life is made up of moments and our lives are made up of what we do with those moments.

My last Facebook message earlier These seemingly inconsequential this week was to this friend. I was events/decisions changed my life asking a question about some work and my family’s life forever. In a we were doing together. It went good way. unanswered. He didn’t get a chance Sometimes seemingly to reply. inconsequential events go the other Because he was in his yard way. gardening – doing what he loved A friend and I shared the love – and in a moment of time his of gardening, among other things. gardening here on earth ended, Although he was younger than me, leaving those of us whose lives he was better at it than me. I didn’t he touched feeling sad, confused, mind; I just noted the fact and tried heartbroken and even glad. Glad to to learn as much from him as I have known him. Glad he was part could. = of our lives. Glad to remember his Ours wasn’t a friendship with an infectious smile. ounce of competition. He was just I wish we could see it just one like that. Knowing what I know now more time. This young man touched I didn’t appreciate it as much as I many lives in the most positive of should have.

He was a person beyond his years ways. He will be missed in many moments in the future. His impact who made the most of each of his on the people he touched will moments. From my perspective, he continue. Those who knew him will didn’t waste a one. see to that. RIP. Last weekend he was outside Jill Pertler is an award-winning in his yard doing what he loved: gardening. And sometime, somehow, syndicated columnist, published he fell over or lied down on the earth playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper and died. He was very, very young.

Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow And in this moment his time on the Slices of Life page on Facebook. this earth ended.

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Ironing is a seldom done chore

I just did something I don’t believe I’ve ever done before in my entire life – I ironed pillowcases.

Ironing is not my favorite domestic chore, so I only do it when absolutely necessary. My wardrobe has morphed into less and less items that need an iron. I prefer my steamer, but today I was possessed by housemaid pasts (if I did have a past life, it would be more Lady Mary than a housemaid) and I pressed a pile of pillowcases.

Of all the textiles to iron, certainly pillowcases rank in the top two, with hankies being number one.

Yes, I am old enough to have ironed handkerchiefs when I was a little

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girl. I wonder if my dad still carries one in his pocket. Anyway, my ironing board gets little action so today was a banner day.

We have extra guest bedrooms and are pondering doing the Air Bnb thing. Our location is primo. We are five minutes from I-90, the new

hospital, the big sports complex, the state park, stores and eateries, plus we have a lovely peaceful setting.

Feels like the country, but it is handy to everything.

When we travel, my Prince and I often stay at B&Bs and have contemplated being an owner ourselves. A few years ago we went to B&B school to learn the trade and have shopped some properties but nothing captured our hearts. Our current home is not exactly set up as B&B style but can accommodate quite well actually.

Friends and family have stayed over but having strangers in one’s home is a different bird. What would

it be like to have someone you never met sleep under your roof? We tried it for a weekend, and we loved it.

A friend here was hosting a big retreat and had people coming in from out of town needing a place to stay. I told him I would offer up my two guest rooms because I knew anyone coming to his retreat would be lovely. I was right.

They gave our non-B&B two thumbs up and 5-star reviews. My hubby and I discovered that making the house pretty and allowing guests to rave about our property was right up our alley. We made fab breakfasts and made two new friends.

The experiment was a success. So

now with new carpet and new paint, I got new bedding and am going to the nines with my redecorating. And thus the impetus to iron pillowcases came over me.

My home magazines show beautiful bedding with nary a wrinkle. Patterned prints are more forgiving, but my new solids came out of the wash a bit crumpled.

Perfectionism kicked in, and the ironing board came out.

I am already researching the best non-wrinkle pillowcases and sheets, so the hospitality bug has bitten.

Perhaps in the olden days folks

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Community calendar

Monday, June 24 DuPage County Farm Bureau presents Baseballs from a Farm America can thank a farmer for their favorite pastime. Just one cowhide can make 144 baseballs, and wool from sheep is used to make the stitching. Children ages 6 to 9 can learn these and many more interesting facts at the Villa Park Public Library’s Baseballs From a Farm! from 2:30 to 3 p,m. This program will be held off-site at the Community Recreation Building (320 E. Wildwood St.) and is presented by the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Drive) on Thursdays through July 25 (closed on July 4) from 1-2:30 p.m.

The mini-library offers the ability to apply for a library card, check-out books, make a craft, and participate in some fun activities. 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 July 6 and 20; and Aug. 3 Tuesday, June 25 and 17 from 11-11:45 a.m. RegistraGame Truck Stops tion is not required. For more inforat the Library mation, visit the library’s website at Game Truck is making a stop at the vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Villa Park Public Library parking lot from 1-3 p.m.. Awesome adventures Annual Summer Reading await inside this giant truck, which Program begins is packed with high-definition TVs, Everyone can have a reading expea long row of comfy seats and tons rience that is out of this world with of gaming consoles and controllers. the 2019 Summer Reading Program This program is open to children and at the Villa Park Public Library. This teenagers ages 6 to 18 and is spon- year’s theme is A Universe of Stosored by the Friends of the Villa Park ries. Sign-up is under way. The proLibrary. Registration is required and gram will continue through Friday, registrants can choose one half hour Aug. 2. All summer long, the library time slot to hop on the truck. For is offering a variety of activities and more information, visit the library’s incentives for everyone from bawebsite at vppl.info or call 630-834- bies to seniors. Summer Reading is 1164. easy, fun and open to everyone. For more information, visit the library’s Wednesday, Aug. 7 website at vppl.info or call 630-834Library holds LEGO® 1164. program for older children The Villa Park Public Library will Library hosts weekly hold LEGO® Builders Club from storytime for toddlers 2-4 p.m. at the Community RecreThe Villa Park Public Library will ation Building (320 E. Wildwood present weekly Toddler Time sesSt.). Registration is required. For sions this summer. Toddlers who are more information, visit the library’s walking can enjoy stories, musical website at vppl.info or call 630-834- activities, rhyming games and play1164. time. Parents can choose between two weekly sessions: Mondays, Ongoing events through July 29 at the Community Mini-library returns Recreation Building (320 E. Wildto Villa Park wood St.) or Thursdays, June 13In partnership with School District Aug. 1 at the Depot at Cortesi Park 45 and North School, The Villa Park (320 E. Kenilworth Ave.). Both sesPublic Library’s mini-library is back sions are from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. this summer, with a new location! Children must be accompanied by an All are welcome to visit the mini-li- adult. Siblings are welcome to attend brary at North School (150 W. Sunset as well. Registration for this weekly

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

Library hosting storytime at Oakbrook Terrace Park District Library presents creative from June through August science program for children The Villa Park Public Library The Villa Park Public Library will hold Rhythm and Rhyme at will hold Creative Science: Bouncy the Oakbrook Terrace Park District Balls! this summer. Children ages 5 on Mondays, July 8 and Aug. 12 to 8 can experiment with mixing in- from 11:30 a.m.-12 noon. Children gredients to make a bouncy ball and of all ages and their adults can ensee the science of springing spheres joy stories, music and movement in space. As things may get a bit geared for young children exploring messy, attendees are encouraged to their world. Sessions will be held at dress for a mess. Registration is re- 1S325 Ardmore Ave. in Oakbrook quired for the Wednesday, July 17 Terrace. Registration is not required. session from 2 to 3 p.m. For more in- For more information, visit the liformation, visit the library’s website brary’s website at vppl.info or call at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

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Library holds LEGO® DUPLO® program for younger children May through August The Villa Park Public Library will hold LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play sessions on Friday July 12, and Aug. 9 from 10-10:30 a.m. Children ages 2-5 and their adults can join in to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families. The library will supply the LEGO® DUPLO® bricks. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-8341164.

Library presents storytimes at Whole Foods Market The Villa Park Public Library will hold Community Storytime at Whole Foods Elmhurst on Fridays 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 at 215 S. Route 83 in Elmhurst. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info

Library hosting weekly storytime for babies All babies are born to read! The Villa Park Public Library will hold Babies & Books on Thursdays through Aug. 1 from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. All infants and pre-walkers will be introduced to the world of language and books through music and singing, stories and rhymes.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration for this weekly storytime series is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-8341164.

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

Library hosting Storytime at Village Gazebo The Villa Park Public Library is pleased to hold Family Storytime at the Gazebo on Tuesdays through July 30 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

Families with young children of all ages can enjoy stories, music and movement at Villa Park’s Ruggard Gazebo (along Illinois Prairie Path, west of Ardmore Avenue, between West Central Boulevard and West Park Boulevard). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Library presents Picture Book Picnics The Villa Park Public Library will hold Picture Book Picnics on Wednesdays through July 31 from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Families with young children of all ages can join library staff at the Iowa Community Center (338 N. Iowa Ave.) for stories, music and movement. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, it will move to a space indoors at the Iowa Community Center. Registration is not required. For more information, visit Library presents storytimes the library’s website at vppl.info or at Cornerstone Books Villa Park Public Library staff will call 630-834-1164. hold community storytime at Cornerstone Books (22 S. Villa Ave. in Gymnastics program Parks and Recreation has anVilla Park) once a month to tell stories and visit the community. Young nounced a new gymnastics program children of all ages and their adults in partnership with Tumbling Times can stop by on Mondays, July 15 Gymnastics, 400 Rohlwing Road. A and Aug. 19 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. wide variety of gymnastics classes to enjoy entertaining stories and a are available for all ages and skill change of venue. Registration is not levels. Info: vprd.org or call 630required. For more information, visit 834-8970.

College corner U of Iowa announces spring 2019 Dean’s List More than 5,700 students at the University of Iowa were named to the UI’s Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. Among them were the following Villa Park residents: Matthew Buhr (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Sydney Planz (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Cassandra Joyce (College of Engineering), Eunice Assem (College of Nursing) and Vanessa Zaldivar (College of Engineering).

emonies, including the following Villa Park residents: Cassandra Joyce, BSE-Chemical Engineering, CER-Sustainability Program; Vanessa Zaldivar, BSE-Civil Engineering; Kelly McNamara, BA-Health and Human Physiology; Andrew Kuenstler, MPH-MPH Program; Sydney Planz, BA-Communication Studies; CER-Event Management; and, Ciera Prosser, BA-Art History.

UW-Whitewater Dean’s List includes residents The following Villa Park students U of Iowa celebrates spring were named to the University of graduates Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List More than 4,800 undergraduate, for the 2019 spring semester: Madegraduate, and professional students line Carroll, Christopher Gusel and at the University of Iowa recent- Shawn Pieper. ly participated in graduation cer-

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Despite the constant rain, The Minors of Rock — and other local bands — played at the Gazebo as part of Summerfest on Saturday, June 15.

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District 4 summer camps begin The 2018-19 Addison School District 4 year ended on Thursday, June 6 and on Monday, June 10, students and teachers were already back at work, participating in summer camps and planning for the 2019-20 school year.

Orchestra, jazz band, and drumline students began the first of their three-

week summer music camps. Band camps will begin next Monday for a two-week camp that will culminate with a concert performance on Thursday, June 27 followed by a final day celebratory trip to Great America.

Students participating in the IDEA Summer Challenge began the week with teambuilding challenges then

took a Thursday field trip to Feed My Starving Children where they learned about world hunger and ways they can solve the problem.

More learning is to come in the weeks ahead as a three-week Kindergarten Camp and a summer science program conducted by the Peoples Resource Center get underway.

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396 E Madison, Elmhurst

396 E Madison, Elmhurst

All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full $575,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-2PM

Forma Nova Homes

Forma Nova Homes

Fresh, new design and floor plan set in one of Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Offering over 4,600 sf of finished living space w/ it’s fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room! 10 ft 1st floor ceilings,

Fresh, new design and floor plan set in one of Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Offering over 4,600 sf of finished living space w/ it’s fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room! 10 ft 1st floor ceilings, HWF’s, extensive trim and ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3 car garage, custom kitchen with huge island, Wolf & Sub-Zero apps & eating area open to family rm with fireplace, master suite w/ spa bath, designer plumbing/lighting fixtures, surround sound + more! All this within walking distance to Jefferson, Prairie Path, and York/Vallette Business District. $1,249,900

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3417 Grand, Brookfield

3417 Grand, Brookfield

This dollhouse has over 2000 sqft of finished living space & so much curb appeal along w/ a fantastic location walking distance to town/train, this home has been meticulously maintained & is totally move in ready. So much charm &

Great rehabber/handyman opportunity on this 3 bed / 2 bath ranch in sought after Jefferson/Visitation school area. Add value for yourself, put on an addition, remodel & resell, or tear down and start from scratch.

Prime 60 x 145 lot offers room for expansion or a good footprint for a new home with 3 car garage and still enough room for a nice sized yard. Great neighborhood walkable to top private and public schools, bus service to Bryan JRHS and York HS, Butterfield Park, Smalley Pool/Park, Prairie Path, and the York/Vallette Business District. $299,900

$299,900 NEW PRICE!

New Build in Jefferson

New Build in Jefferson

In sought after Jefferson school, here’s you opportunity to build with one of Elmhurst’s Wise Investment Builders. A longstanding reputation for quality and being able to make any of your ideas come to life. 4 beds up | 4 baths | 1st floor office

Here’s the house you’ve been waiting for to hit the market!

Nothing to do but back up the moving truck. Center of town 2story home in pristine, move-in ready condition. Over 4,300 SF of beautifully finished living space. Open kitchen, huge $715,000

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Woodside Estate in OB

Woodside Estate in OB

This rebuilt 2-story w/ walkout basement takes on a English Cottage feel w/ its design & exposed stone walls. On a -lot w/ mature landscaping, & in-ground heated pool. Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining & living rooms separated by a $899,900 348199

Here’s the house you’ve been waiting for to hit the market! Nothing to do but back up the moving truck. Center of town 2-story home in pristine, move-in ready condition. Over 4,300 SF of beautifully finished living space. Open kitchen, huge island, granite counters, & SS appliances.

Open family room w/ gas fireplace. Formal dining, bright living room, powder room, & laundry/mudroom. 4 beds up, huge master suite w/ spa bath & large WIC, custom closets in all bedrooms. Finished basement, professionally landscaped, paver patio, pergola & playset. 2 car garage. Hawthorne GS, Sandburg JRHS, & York HS $715,000

This rebuilt 2-story w/ walkout basement takes on a English Cottage feel w/ its design & exposed stone walls. On a -lot w/ mature landscaping, & in-ground heated pool.

Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining & living rooms separated by a stone, seethrough fireplace w/ Anderson bay windows providing tons of natural light. 3 floors of living space is set up for an in-law or multigenerational living w/ 5 bedrooms & 5 full baths. The LL offers an office/6th bedroom, full bath, & party room with wet bar that flows out to a screened porch overlooking your pool parties. $899,900

In sought after Jefferson school, here’s you opportunity to build with one of Elmhurst’s Wise Investment Builders. A longstanding reputation for quality and being able to make any of your ideas come to life. 4 beds up | 4 baths | 1st floor office | huge kitchen island | front porch | luxurious master suite & spa bath | extensive millwork & ceiling details | large mudroom | 2nd floor laundry | 3 car heated garage | hardwood floors throughout | 65 X 160 lot | walk to Jefferson, Prairie Path, Sandburg JRHS, and the York/ Vallette Business District $1,275,000

$1,275,000 Wise Investment Builders

Move-In Ready!

Move-In Ready!

This dollhouse has over 2000 sqft of finished living space & so much curb appeal along w/ a fantastic location walking distance to town/train, this home has been meticulously maintained & is totally move in ready. So much charm & quality woodwork w/ gorgeous HWF, solid core doors, intricate crown molding. Mid Century Modern Kitchen w/ Eating Area. Master Suite Oasis w/ Beautiful New HWF, WIC, Sitting/Reading Area & En Suite Bathroom. Cozy Basement w/ Office Space, Recreation Room for relaxing/play space.

Lovely Outdoor Space & yard w/ 2 car detached garage w/ overhead storage. $274,900

$274,900 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3PM

Rehab or Build New

Rehab or Build New

All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family room, master suite with master bath, 1st floor laundry, newer windows, see-through fireplace, full basement, professionally landscaped yard, and back patio with electric sunsetter awning. Offering almost 4,500 SF of living space. Well-maintained just in need of some cosmetic updating. $575,000

Heart of Downtown Elmhurst!

Heart of Downtown Elmhurst!

Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool. Convenient to $375,000

Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool.

Convenient to expressways & major shopping centers. Updated kitchen & baths, HW floors throughout. Newer complete tear-off roof, siding, high efficiency dual zone furnace, water heater, central air conditioning, dishwasher, & dryer.

Replacement windows, double sump pumps w/ battery back-up, & 2-1/2 car garage w/ concrete driveway & large apron for plenty of cars.

Fabulous backyard w/ deck. $375,000

Fixer Upper / Tear Down

Fixer Upper / Tear Down

ATTENTION builders, rehabbers, handymen/women - this 4 bed, 3 bath home has good bones, a full basement, a brand new roof, newer windows, 1,800 SF, a 2 car garage, hardwood floors and an unobstructed view of the IL Prairie $369,900

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ATTENTION builders, rehabbers, handymen/women - this 4 bed, 3 bath home has good bones, a full basement, a brand new roof, newer windows, 1,800 SF, a 2 car garage, hardwood floors and an unobstructed view of the IL Prairie Path.

Step out your front door to the IL Prairie Path for your daily walk, jog, or bike ride with stops along the way to several other adjacent towns’ downtown districts - Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton. Set within walking distance of top-rated Lincoln Elementary, York HS, and the Spring Rd Business District. $369,900

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320 S Kenilworth Avenue

Welcome to 320 S Kenilworth, a classic English Tudor set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and awardwinning schools. Designed with the materials and attention to $1,275,000

320 S Kenilworth Avenue Welcome to 320 S Kenilworth, a classic English Tudor set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and award-winning schools. Designed with the materials and attention to detail expected with this architecture, the owners have pulled off an exceptional expansion and restoration of this timeless home. All the modern amenities were put into place – multi-zone HVAC, chef’s kitchen with high-grade SS appliances, Pella windows, master suite with spa bath, heated floors, heated sunroom, 2nd floor laundry, and attached 2.5 car heated garage. In keeping with the home’s original character, you will find vaulted barreled ceilings with wood beams, an impeccably maintained slate roof, restored original doors, exquisite millwork, custom built-in’s, 3 fireplaces, french doors, a vined courtyard, two 2nd story balconies and multiple paver brick seating areas overlooking lush, professionally landscaped grounds. $1,275,000 Best in Brynhaven!

Want to walk to EVERYTHING Elmhurst has to offer? Then this is the right home for you! This meticulous 3 BR Split Level has been lovingly cared, features include: WHITE Eat In Kitchen w/ open concept, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Fresh $389,900 NEW PRICE!

Want to walk to EVERYTHING Elmhurst has to offer? Then this is the right home for you! This meticulous 3 BR Split Level has been lovingly cared, features include: WHITE Eat In Kitchen w/ open concept, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Fresh Paint & Cozy Fireplace. 3 BR’s & Full Bath UP. HUGE Lower Level Rec Room has wet bar perfect for entertaining plus full bath & tons of natural light overlooking your fenced in yard. Backyard offers so much w/ 2 decks & tons of greenspace PLUS a storage shed.

Arterial Location w/ both privacy & ease of walking to K-8 schools & Park! $389,900

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

In-town beautifully updated 3 bed/2.1 bath townhome just steps to Restaurants, Metra Train, Wilder Park, AwardWinning Library/Museums & Elmhurst College. $100k in updates include luxurious custom kitchen (2016) with Jenn$519,900 MS ROO ATH .5 B S/3 D E 5B

In-town beautifully updated 3 bed/2.1 bath townhome just steps to Restaurants, Metra Train, Wilder Park, Award-Winning Library/ Museums & Elmhurst College. $100k in updates include luxurious custom kitchen (2016) with Jenn-Air/Bosch appliances & Cambria quartz counters. Master bath (2019) features oversized shower and exquisite tile work. Light-filled open floor plan featuring family room with 11ft ceilings that opens up to large deck, spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, and large unfinished basement that could turn into your dream man cave/rec room/play room. $519,900

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor $549,000

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

2 car attached garage. 100x150 Lot! $549,000

On the Prairie Path

On the Prairie Path

Red-brick Georgian in sought after south Elmhurst location just steps from the IL Prairie Path & the York/Vallette Business District. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage with screened in porch overlooking large, fenced in backyard. Home has vinyl $405,000 NEW PRICE! ery eliv 9D 201 g n i Spr

Red-brick Georgian in sought after south Elmhurst location just steps from the IL Prairie Path & the York/Vallette Business District. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage with screened in porch overlooking large, fenced in backyard. Home has vinyl replacement windows, living room fireplace and unfinished basement with potential. Great schools - Hawthorne GS, Sandburg JRHS, and York HS. Close to parks, Smalley Pool, and 1 mile to downtown Elmhurst and its Metra Station. Premium lot size and ideal location for new construction - 58 x 150 lot size. $405,000

3 New Home Sites

3 New Home Sites

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

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

Offering over 4,500sf of finished living space with gracious 10 ft first floor ceilings, hardwood floors & extensive trim/ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3-car garage, custom kitchen, high-end appliance package, and a finished basement with bar, wine room and more! Call (630) 279-9500 for pricing/ floor plans/locations.

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside! Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in. Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living $374,900

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

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

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

Full Finished Basement is a wide open space w/ 1,200 sqft w/ FP/wet bar/BATH. Outside is INCREDIBLE, any green thumb’s dream w/ all the hard work done for you and ready for you to enjoy! $374,900

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The music Summerfest is all about the music. On the grounds you’ll find 11 stages featuring hundreds of artists across an array of genres- rock, pop, country, indie and more. The PIXABAY PHOTO The Independent music starts early and plays all day, Dates for the event are June 26-30 and July 2-7. Find information leading up to a different national on performances, food and dates on Summerfest's website at Sumheadliner every night - this year merfest.com. boasting big names like Thomas Rhett, Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Lopez, and Jason Aldean.

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Addison Trail baseball team places two on all-conference list Blazers in midst of summer program

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Addison Trail baseball players Michael Scali and Vince Daudelin were rewarded for their excellence on the diamond this spring.

Coach Mike Kennedy recently announced Scali and Daudelin were named to the all-West Suburban Conference Gold Division team.

“Michael Scali was awesome,” said Kennedy. “He finished the year batting .440. He’s a three-year starter and is signed to go to the University of Tampa next year to play. Vince was our best pitcher and he also hit .324, and had a really nice season as well. They were a couple of cornerstones for us.”

Looking back on this past spring season, Kennedy labeled it as one that had its ups and downs. “We fought through a lot of adversity,” he said. “We had a few injuries that were tough to overcome. Nick Daudelin had our most innings coming back and he was not able to throw because of an injury. That’s tough to overcome. But Vince went in there and did a nice job and stepped up in his place. It’s nice to have an extra arm like that. At the same time, we had to deal with some injuries at bad times for us.”

Kennedy said next year looks promising with the return of threeyear starter AJ Carlson, along with pitcher Alex Conrad, as well as Jimmy Zatos and catcher Jonathan Lollino.

“AJ Carlson will be a three-year starter for us next year and Alex Conrad threw a lot of innings for us. He was our second most efficient pitcher,” the coach said. “We have some young kids coming up and some guys who will help us at pitcher and in the outfield. Our juniors this year were able to get experience. I’m very excited about that. There are some exciting things on the horizon for us now.”

Through late last week Addison Trail was in the midst of its camp ahead of a round-robin event in June with Lake Park, Conant and Schaumburg.

“We’ll have camp for nine days and then play for three days and get after it,” said Kennedy.

Kennedy noted this year’s summer schedule is another deviation from the long-standing full slate of weekday summer games.

“It’s funny. I get calls from other coaches asking how we do our summer,” he said. “A lot of schools are going to this. A lot of teams in these round-robins are saying they aren’t playing until they get to these games. I think it’s the future of highschool summer ball. Kids are being asked to sometimes play six to eight games with their travel team on the weekends and then come back and play during the week for school. All of a sudden they get burnt out. This is much better. Our camp has been great and the turnout has been great.

We have 50 guys for the three levels.

That’s awesome.”

The state summer tournament starts July 8.

Willowbrook boys track team competes in postseason meets Regans third in triple jump at sectional; Warriors frosh-soph team excels at WSC Gold meet

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook boys track team wrapped up its season in a pair of postseason meets.

The Warriors competed in the Class 3A York sectional in Elmhurst where they finished ninth as a team with 13 points.

Sergio Ayala finished 16th in the discus throw with a mark of 123-7.

Willowbrook was ninth in the 400 relay in 44.87 with CJ Harris, Deandre Holliday, Alex Simmons and D’Onte Gholston. The Warriors were 12th in the 800 relay in 1:37.17 with Ron Calhoun, Sean Karamer, Tarell Regans and Casey Rosas.

Willowbrook was sixth in the 1,600 relay in 3:38.55 with Simmons, Liam Riesen, Mohammed Aly and Will Stout.

Harris was 13th in the 100 with a time of 11.74. Gholston took 12th in the 200 at 23.82, while Holliday was 16th at 23.98.

Simmons was sixth in the 400 at 51.87, while Riesen was 10th at 53.15.

Brandon Heselton was fifth in the 800 at 2:01.43, while Tyler King took sixth at 2:01.65.

King took 10th in the 1,600 run at 4:36.77. Matt Caron was 19th with a time of 4:46.33.

Stout took fifth in the 300 hurdles with a time of 41.61.

Caron was 15th in the 3,200 run with a time of 10:25.20. Aly was 10th

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Keeping the pace

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Maria (Cicero) Lindberg won the female title at Saturday’s Lauren M. Kiefer 5K Family Run/Walk.

The 5-kilometer run began and ended outside of Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. Lindberg, an Elmhurst resident and former IHSA state champion cross country runner for York H.S. (2001) finished the race in 18 minutes, 30.9 seconds; she finished second among all runners in the event.

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Fenton boys track team wraps up season Elizondo 12th in the 3,200 at York sectional; Wilcoxen wins two frosh-soph conference throws titles

sectional in Elmhurst.

James Deckert took 21st in the discus with a throw of 115-11. Fenton was 14th in the 400 relay with a time of 48.61 with Andreus Ortiz, Kasper Widlo, Ryan Rebolledo and Juan Carlos Sosa.

Widlo was 24th in the 200 dash with a time of 25.54, while Ortiz

By Mike Miazga was 26th at 26.31.

CORRESPONDENT Sosa was 30th in the 400 with a The Fenton boys track team put time of 57.70. a bow on the 2019 season by comChris Kovich was 23rd in the 800 peting in the recent Class 3A York

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(Continued from page 18) in the 110 hurdles at 16.28, while ond in the frosh-soph 200 at 24.88.

William Schalk was fourth at 25.52.

Stout was 11th at 16.29.

The Warriors took 11th in the Riesen took second in the 400 at 3,200 relay in 9:04.94 with Gavin 53.38, while Simmons won the froHitzeman, Thomas Danielson, Mi- sh-soph 200 in 54.19. Teammate Dachael Danielson and Nicholas Leo. mian Rocha was third at 56.21.

Ayala was 11th in the shot put with Heselton was fourth in the 800 a throw of 46-5. at 2:04.93. King won the 800 froGholston took seventh in the long sh-soph title at 2:05.58. jump at 20-7. Simmons was 16th at Caron took eighth in the 1,600 run 18-6 1/4. at 4:51.47. Nick Leo was second in Regans was third in the triple jump the frosh-soph 1,600 at 4:51.66. at 43-9, while Calhoun was 14th at Caron was second in the 3,200 at 38-3 1/2.

10:03.73. Stout took third in the 110 Earlier, Willowbrook competed in hurdles with a time of 16.59. Aly the West Suburban Conference Gold was fifth at 16.88. Haven Pryor was Division championships at Hinsdale fourth in the frosh-soph 110 hurdles South. Harris was ninth in the 100 at at 18.35.

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Stout took second in the 300 hurThomas Florey took fourth in the dles with a time of 42.55. Aly was frosh-soph 100 at 12.61, while Jay- sixth at 45.94. lon White was sixth at 12.80.

Pryor won the frosh-soph 300 hurGholston was sixth in the 200 at dles title with a time of 45.23.

24.33, while Sean Kramer was secThe Warriors were fifth in the 400

with a time of 2:21.78. Jimmy Palumbo took 22nd in the 1,600 with a time of 4:53.59, while teammate Matthew Sisto was 23rd in 4:55.59.

Nick Herringer was 21st in the 300 hurdles with a time of 47.03.

Sam Elizondo finished 12th in the 3,200 run with a time of 10:17.80.

Aaron Paz was 26th at 12:38.95.

Deckert finished 19th in the shot put at 42-3. Dominique Wilcoxen was 22nd at 39-8.

Earlier, Fenton competed in the

Metro Suburban Conference meet hosted by the Bison in Bensenville.

Marcos Castillo was 13th in the 100 at 14.99.

Javier Cabral was seventh in the 200 at 23.94. Widlo was third in the frosh-soph 200 with a time of 25.34.

Cabral took second in the 400 with a time of 52.81. Sosa was third in the frosh-soph 400 at 57.60, while Rebolledo was fourth at 59.34.

relay in 46.20 with Gholston, Harris, Justin Smith and Holliday. Willowbrook won the frosh-soph 400 relay in 46.98 with Kramer, Jaylon White, Simmons and Calhoun.

The Warriors were fourth in the 800 relay with a time of 1:36.85. That group included Gholston, Harris, Regans and Holliday. Willowbrook won the frosh-soph 800 relay in 1:38.65 with Calhoun, Kramer, Schalk and Thomas Florey.

The Warriors were fifth in the 1,600 relay in 3:40.12 with Heselton, Riesen, Stout and Aly. The Warriors won the 1,600 frosh-soph relay in 3:42.74 with Rocha, Simmons, Lucas Daskievicz and King.

Willowbrook was sixth in the 3,200 relay in 9:21.10 with Hitzeman, Mike Danielson, Tom Danielson and Heselton.

The Warriors were second in the frosh-soph 3,200 relay in 8:55.14

with Ben Cunneen, Leo, Dan Dowling and King.

Jazmany Mares was fourth in the shot put at 41-9, while Tyler Walenga was fifth at 40-2 1/2. Ayala won the frosh-soph shot put title with a throw of 45-4.

Walenga was sixth in the discus at 117-2, while Mares was eighth at 103-10. Ayala won the frosh-soph discus title at 125-4 1/2.

Holliday tied for third in the high jump at 5-11. Max Goschy tied for third in the frosh-soph high jump at 5-2. Holliday was third in the long jump at 20-3 1/2. Gholston was eighth at 18-11 1/2.

Simmons won the frosh-soph long jump title at 19-3. White was third at 17-7.

Regans was third in the triple jump at 41-5. Calhoun was second in the frosh-soph triple jump at 39-2 and Goschy was third at 36-7 1/2.

Chris Zavala was 10th in the 800 at 2:13.25, while Pawel Gasior was 11th at 2:27.42. Kovich placed fifth in the frosh-soph 800 at 2:26.97.

Alexander Pizzaro was seventh at 2:32.71.

Palumbo finished eighth in the 1,600 at 4:49.99.

Sisto was third in the frosh-soph 1,600 at 5:04.47. Kovich was eighth at 5:38.12.

Nathan Exconde was 10th in the 3,200 with a time of 11:46.59. Sisto won the frosh-soph 3,200 title with a time of 11:05.96. Aaron Paz Castelan was fifth at 12:07.23.

Herringer was seventh in the 110 hurdles at 17.73 and took second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 43.50.

Fenton was fifth in the 400 relay at 47.73 with Cabral, Sosa, Herringer and Widlo. Fenton took fourth in the frosh-soph 400 relay in 51.57 with Ortiz, Joaquin Olivares, Leandro Rodriguez and Rebolledo.

Fenton took second in the frosh-soph 800 relay with a time of 1:48.59 with Widlo, Ortiz, Olivares and Rodriguez.

Deckert was fourth in the shot put at 42-10. Miguel Garcia took 10th at 35-4. Wilcoxen won the frosh-soph shot put title at 37-5 1/2.

Deckert was second in the discus at 131-9 1/2. Garcia was sixth at 108-10. Wilcoxen won the frosh-soph discus title at 102-11.

Jordan Loyola Arcos was seventh in the pole vault at 8-0. Joey Potkay was 10th in the long jump at 12-0.

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ATU NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL WINNERS

Master J.H. Park, owner of Park’s Champion Taekwondo, Elmhurst, is very proud and honored to announce the results from the recent ATU National Championship Tournament held in Schaumburg at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, IL on May 25-26. Park’s Champion Taekwondo Students took home medals and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in Sparring, Form and Breaking. The Tournament boasted over 700 participants from all over the United States.

It was an unforgettable experience for many students since it is their first national tournament in such an intense major setting.

Master Park said “our students have competed in many local tournaments in the past but this is the first major national tournament for them. I am very proud of all my students and it is an honor for the school.

These students stayed focused and worked very hard for this tournament, and their hard work paid off. They all did an incredible job at the competition as exemplified by the medals and honors they brought home. It was an experience of a life time.”

The students from Park’s Champion Taekwondo that participated in the tournament ranged from Intermediate Belt Level to Black Belt of different ages. The youngest black belt is 8 year old Parker Woitel.

Most students have studied Taekwondo for at least 2 plus years. They are: 1) Jenna Corona (Northlake Middle School) 5) Amirah Favela (Timothy Christian 2) James Brewton (Field Elementary School) School) 3) Sydney Woitel (Immaculate Conception Catholic Grade School) 6) Robert Rodriguez (York High School) 4) Parker Woitel (Immaculate Conception Catholic Grade School) 7) Kenedi Gomez (York High School Between these students, they brought home 2 Golds for Form, 3 Golds for Breaking, and for Sparring 3 Golds, 2 Silvers and 1 Bronze.

Master Parks Champion Taekwondo specializes in working with children. Classes are divided by age and skill to provide teaching that best matches each student’s need. All children are taught at their own pace to develop their present capabilities in order to bring out their maximum potential.

Due to hectic schedules, many parents look for activities that allow the entire family to spend time with one another. Parks Champion Taekwondo offers a unique opportunity where entire families are able to attend class together. Special times are reserved for parents and children to learn side by side.

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Out & About

Sha Na Na coming to Rock ‘N Wheels June 20 Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” Thursday concert and festival series continues June 20 with Sha Na Na followed by Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones. Admission is free and the venue opens at 6 p.m.

Rick Lindy performs at 6:30 p.m. and Sha Na Na at 7:30 p.m. on the 95.9 The River Stage located next to Addison Village Hall.

Classic car, bike show opens at 6 p.m.

Come out for the Bike and Car Show held in conjunction with the free concert in the park. If you have a custom, classic or antique car or bike, show it off, where Army Trail Road dead ends into Lake Street. The street opens at 6 p.m. and closes when capacity is reached. Space is limited so

come early. No preregistering is required just make sure your car is show worthy.

While visiting, guests can choose from nine food vendors with items for $5 or less. While enjoying the Village Green, walk over to our Historical Museum and Craft Fair. A list of all menus and upcoming concerts can be found at ithappensinaddison.com.

ney from Woodstock, the movie Grease, The Sha Na Na TV Show and their worldwide concert touring.

In an interactive show where the audience sings along, dances along and participates in a “Greaser Olympics, a good time is had by all ages. Hey all you greasers, teen angels and party dolls: twist, stroll and hand jive to the classics as performed by the crowned princes of doo-wop and rock & roll, Sha Na Na.

Rock n Roll, Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones bring the hits of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley and many more.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION VIOLATIONS More about Sha Na Na Listed below are significant industrial Sha Na Na brings their rock & roll wastewater discharge violators with violacelebration to town in a dynamic, About Rick Lindy tion requirements of Title 8 Chapter 6A of the Village Code which occurred from Janucrowd pleasing show that includes and the Wild Ones highlights of their four decade jourA salute to the legendary artists of ary 2018 through December 2018.

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Dining al Fresco

Roberto’s Ristorante

For the finest in Italian cuisine Is a trip to Italy on your “todo” list, yet seems out of reach?

Fear not- Roberto’s brings the elegance and intimacy of classic Italy to the western suburbs of Chicago. The Tuscan murals and warm earth tones emulate the sophistication of Italy.

The outdoor dining along the Prairie Path on Spring Road offers a beautiful view of the park. The park-like setting is a nice quiet area that provides a very quaint dining experience.

Sure our decorating will al-

lure you with its Italian charm, but the exquisite cuisine is what really shines. Our specialities include homemade pastas with savory fillings and sauces, chicken parmesan, gourmet pizzas and salads, delicious desserts, and much more. Our private dining rooms are fit to accommodate private parties for an event your family and friends will enjoy. The charming and relaxed ambience is perfect for a romantic night out or a comfortable evening with

the family.

Roberto’s Ristorante is located at 483 Spring Road, in Elmhurst, Illinois. Valet parking is available on Friday and Saturday nights.

Open 7 Days to Serve You Better Monday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

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Dining al Fresco Cottage Hill Station A local favorite with a hint of Nashville. The freshest ingredients, hand crafted dishes, the coldest beer and lively cocktails. Dinner with the family or drinks with friends. Live music every Friday. Saturday and Sunday Brunch featuring All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet every week featuring our famous Bloody Mary bar. Elegant private party space, beer garden, live DJ and dancing on Saturdays, Bags league, Team Trivia, and so much more!

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Dining al Fresco Since 1956

Armand’s Pizzeria

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t’s been a wonderful 17 years for Mark Cecola and his family that own and operate Armand’s.

Even though they have been serving their award-winning pizzas in Elmwood Park for over 60 years, they are very proud of this milestone. Not only have they cemented themselves as a go-to for pizza and other Italian dishes in Elmhurst, their success in

this town has allowed them to expand to nine other locations around the Chicagoland area.

This 100 seat restaurant offers a lively bar, carry-out, delivery, catering and a 15 seat al fresco dining area.

Armand’s is open for lunch and dinner 11:30am10:00pm, seven days a week.

Call them at 630-782-5800 or stop in at 105 W. First St.

Ask About Our World Famous Yard Stick Pizza (3’ x 1’) It Feeds A Crowd

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HB Jones which boasts Elmhurst largest outdoor dining area with seating for over 100 has recently added a covered outdoor bar.

In addition, to the deck area’s fireplace, TVs, floral beauty and sand pit seating area, Jones now has an indoor/outdoor bar. When finally pinned down for a comment the elusive Mr. Jones commented, “The bar similar to one I came upon in Bali is fabulous and is equally enjoyable from both the outside of the Greenhouse and the inside.

Customers love it and it’s been busy since the day we opened it.”

Jones went on to say, “The Patio is a great place to come out and watch a game, listen to live music, gather with friends and have something great to eat or drink.”

HB Jones has half price on all 80 of its craft, domestic, imported and Draft beers every Thursday. Also, on Thursdays, Jones features live music from a rotation of local superstars. Thursdays at HB Jones have become an Elmhurst event not to be missed.

Customers and passersby have commented on the lavish floral landscaping at Jones!

Mr. Jones has brought things back from each of his trips and much of this is on display on the patio. He has also sent over landscapers to add flowers and plants so the patio has become an outdoor Oasis.

We welcome you to come out relax and have something to eat and drink on the patio.

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