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Arbor Day in Villa

Warriors earn their third straight win

Memorial Day in Villa Park

Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 held its Memorial Day

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on Monday morning at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park. Post Commander Jim Blankshain is pictured bowing his head as Willowbrook High School students Lily Hendrickson and Anna Seelbach sound taps at the end of the ceremony. The post’s 2020 Memorial Day event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s observance included a reading of the names of the Post 2801 members who have recently died. That list included World War II veteran Charles “Sid”

’Tis the season … for Halloween

Bensenville, the popular and elaborately decorated Halloween display

been set up at Center and Green streets, donated by the Wilkes family. The display

24/7 throughout the month for viewing, but will come to life on Monday, Oct.

p.m., when a “Trunk or Treat” event will be held in the Village Hall parking

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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 convic tion, and that suspects are consid ered 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. Ju veniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Addison

Oct. 2

Christopher M. Becerra, 26, of Addison, was charged with viola tion of an order of protection, bat tery/making physical contact, crim inal damage to property and theft in the 1-100 block of E. Lorraine at 12:18 a.m.

Qionta D. Russell, 28, of Addi son, was charged with obstructing identification, driving while license suspended, driving with only one headlamp and no insurance in the 700 block of W. Lake at 3:35 a.m.

Charles S. Steinbrecher, 62, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and failure to give aid or informa tion at 5:32 p.m.

Oct. 1

Police said Carmen A. Carril lo-Cruz, 32, of Addison, was issued a warrant near southbound Addison at Myrick at 11:51 p.m.

Sept. 30

A 26-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domes tic battery in the 1-100 block of N. Church at 11:33 p.m.

Sept. 29

Jonathan P. Molinaro, 34, of Wood Dale, was charged with two counts of DUI in the 100 block of Addison at 12:29 a.m.

Tuga N. Namgur, 42, of Lom bard, was charged with DUI near Lake and 4 th at 12:40 a.m.

Sept. 28

Rachael V. Moreno, 23, of Chi cago, was charged with attempting to flee or elude a police officer, ob structing identification and driving while license suspended at 6:15 p.m.

Villa Park

Oct. 1

Theft was reported in the 300 block of N. Ardmore at 2:59 p.m. A complainant reported than un known suspect removed a bag that was left unsecured in the vestibule of the train station.

Sept. 30

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Addison reported at 10:46 a.m. that an unknown suspect threw a brick through the front window of their home.

Theft was reported at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at 12:06 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed an Apple Watch from their room.

Sept. 29

Diego A. Carrera, 26, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a

controlled substance, driving while license suspended, operating a ve hicle while registration suspended and no insurance near S. Cornell and E. Highland at 7:30 a.m.

Pedro Vega, 60, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, driving while license revoked, driving with expired license plates and no insur ance in the 1-100 block of E. St. Charles at 5:42 p.m.

A 28-year-old Chicago man was charged with two counts of domes tic battery at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at 2:01 p.m.

Theft was reported at a business in the 100 block of E. Roosevelt at 9:27 a.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed part of a fence on the west side of the building.

Sept. 28

A complainant in the 1-100 block of W. Rand reported at 6:45 p.m. that multiple juvenile suspects broke multiple windows on a va cant home.

A complainant in the 500 block of N. Bierman reported at 7:10 p.m. that an unknown suspect used a BB gun to damage the siding on their garage.

Sept. 27

Three incidents of burglary or attempted burglary occurred a at three different restaurants all locat ed in the 1000 block of W. North at 3:29 a.m. In all three incidents, multiple unknown suspects used a landscaping brick to shatter the front entrance doors of the restau rants. In one incident, currency from a cash box was removed. In the other two incidents, nothing appeared to be missing from the restaurants.

Sept. 26

A complainant in the 700 block of Addison reported at 5:37 a.m. that an unknown suspect battered them.

Theft was reported in the 500 block of N. Ardmore at 3:15 p.m. A complainant reported that an un known suspect removed a package that was delivered to a wrong ad dress.

A complainant in the 1-100 block of W. North reported at 4:38 p.m. that an unknown suspect used an unknown object to damage the driver’s side door of their vehicle that was parked in the parking lot.

A complainant in the 200 block of S. Villa reported at 9:03 p.m. that a suspect used a brick to break a glass door on their home.

Sept. 25

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 1:37 p.m. A complainant re ported than an unknown suspect re moved multiple items from display shelves and left the store without paying.

A 56-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery, and two counts of resisting or obstructing a police officer at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at 4:42 p.m.

Sept. 23

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 5:42 p.m. A complainant re ported than an unknown suspect re moved multiple items from display shelves and left the store without paying.

Sept. 22

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Bierman reported at 9:18 a.m. that a suspect was harassing them via telephone.

Fraud, identity theft

According to information pro vided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported four incidents of residents being a victim of fraud or identity theft.

Catalytic converter theft

According to information pro vided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported three incidents of a catalytic con verter being removed from vehicles at the following locations: in the 1600 block of S. Michigan at 6:59 p.m. Sept. 25; in the 1500 block of S. Ardmore at 9:21 a.m. Sept. 27; and in the 1500 block of S. Ard more at 6:21 p.m. Sept. 30.

Bensenville

The Bensenville Police Depart ment recently reported the follow ing arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a convic tion, and that suspects are consid ered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Oct. 4, 4:37 p.m. in the 200 block of Ash Avenue, Wood Dale and Bensenville police officers re sponded to a Wood Dale call for

shots fired and a barricaded sus pect. BEP22011628

Oct. 1, 6:26 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Green St., Oscar Ledezma, 26, of Bensenville, was arrested for an in-jurisdiction warrant out of DuPage County. BEPC2200885

Oct. 1, 9:45 a.m. in the 200 block of N. York Road, a complainant reported their trailer stolen. This case is under investigation.

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Oct. 1, 10:52 a.m. in the 300 block of N. Pine Lane, a complainant re ported an unknown suspect is mak ing harassment through electronic communications. This case is under investigation.

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Sept. 30, 7:24 p.m. in the 900 block of Brookwood Street, a complainant reported an unknown suspect went into their unlocked vehicle and took their purse. This case is under investigation.

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Sept. 30,10:57 p.m. in the 300 block of Poplar Avenue, a com plainant reported their front license plate missing. This case is under in vestigation. BEPC2200881

Sept. 30, 9:27 a.m. near Green Street and York Road, a semi-trail er, which was confirmed stolen was located and impounded. The Bolingbrook Police Department was notified. This case is under in vestigation.

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Sept. 30, 1:14 p.m. near N. Route 83 and Brookwood Street, an officer located a vehicle re portedly used in a retail theft in Elmhurst. The vehicle fled when police attempted a traffic stop.

This case is under investigation.

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Sept. 29, 8:19 a.m. in the 800 block of Golf Lane, a complainant reported that 13 propane tanks were taken from an exterior cage on the

property. This case is under investi gation. BEPC2200872

Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m. in the 700 block of Golf Lane, a complainant reported that offender cut lock and stole 11 propane tanks from an exterior cage on the property. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200873

Sept. 29, 11:54 a.m. near Wal nut and Grove, an escaped pit bull attacked victim and his dog. The victim owner went to the hospital for injuries sustained; the victim’s dog was taken to a veterinarian and had to be euthanized as a result of the attack. The pit bull owner was cited for “dog at large” and issued a court date. DuPage Coun ty Animal Control bite card was filled out and notified of the event.

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Sept. 29, 10:02 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Green officers respond ed to a report of a man with a gun. Officers discovered a fight in prog ress. While trying to detain suspect Alexander Delgado, 19, of Bensen ville, he allegedly became combat ive with all officers on scene. While in the station, he allegedly kicked and spit on officers trying to pro cess him. He was sent to hospital for an evaluation and reported ly kicked and spit on paramedics trying to transport him. He was charged with battery and disorderly conduct. BEPC2200875

Sept. 28,12:21 p.m. in the 700 block of S. Center St., a com plainant reported an Amazon pack age that was order went missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200868

Sept. 28, 10:03 p.m. in the 200 block of Poppy Lane, a com plainant reported being a victim of fraud. This case is under investiga tion. BEPC2200870

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for School District 45 Early Childhood Center

Community support for a $30 million bond referendum made center possible

School District 45 recently cele brated the opening of its new Early Childhood Center with a ribbon-cut ting ceremony. Tours of the new fa cility were available after the cere mony.

The unique ribbon-cutting cere mony invited the audience of fami lies and community members to cer emoniously cut a portion of the rib bon and take it home as a keepsake of the celebration.

With balloons arched over the main entrance to the center, School District 45 Superintendent Tony Pal misano and Board of Education Pres ident Judy Degnan welcomed guests and spoke before the ceremony. Dr. Palmisano credited the Board of Ed ucation with consistently embracing its leadership role.

“We are here today because of our school board’s desire to provide what was necessary to dramatically im prove our schools and our students’ future,” said Palmisano. “They con stantly do what’s best for our stu dents, our community, and our staff.

And for this, I am so very grateful.”

Degnan congratulated the com munity for its support in helping im prove the educational experience for all students in District 45.

“Celebrations like today hap pen because of community support. Moms, dads, grandparents, friends, and neighbors—all who came to gether and voted because they want ed to improve their community, their schools, and their kids’ futures,” said Degnan.

“Today is not only a day of cele bration for our Board and the school district, but for all our community, families, and most of all, our chil dren,” Degnan added.

The new Early Childhood Cen ter features 12 classrooms, sensory rooms, a large-space Gross Motor Room, staff offices, a common gath ering area, and a conference room.

Planning and construction for the new Early Childhood Center began in 2020 after registered voters in the D45 community overwhelmingly passed a $30 million bond referen dum in March of that year.

In addition to building the new Early Childhood Center, the referen dum provided for the establishment of full-day kindergarten, increased safety and security in schools, up graded technology, modernized learning environments for students through renovated classrooms and new furniture, and improvements to the STEM curriculum.

“In essence, your support has pro vided a significant refresh through out our district,” Degnan told the crowd. “I do hope you share with us a great sense of pride in this accom

St. Alexander CCW Crafters’ Holiday, Bake Sale to be held Oct. 22

St Alexander’s CCW is holding its annual Crafters’ Holiday and Bake Sale on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the parish hall, lo cated at 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park.

Many creative handmade crafts are presented for your holiday gift and

home decor shopping. This fall’s fair will also include a bakery booth with delicious homemade bakery goods.

Ample parking and handicapped accessibility are available. Go to: stalexanderparish.org/bulletin for more information.

VFW Post Auxiliary to hold fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 29

Local band Full Volume will play live music from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Villa Park Veterans of For eign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 Auxil iary invites the public to its Rockin’ 70s Halloween fundraiser on Satur day, Oct. 29. The fundraiser will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. at the VFW post, which is located at 39 E. St.

Charles Road.

There is a $5 cover charge per per son. Food and drinks will be on sale at the fundraiser, which will feature raffles, games and a costume contest.

A local band—Full Volume—will provide live music from 6 to 9 p.m.

plishment.”

Degnan recognized Wold Archi tects and Engineers, as well as the Gilbane Building Company, siting their help in visualizing and concep tualizing all of the projects of the ref erendum.

“We appreciate how invested your people are. You showed us that you really cared about getting it right for us,” said Degnan.

“As a local firm, we’re proud to have led the design of the Early

Childhood Center for School District 45 to support the district’s expan sion of the program into a dedicat ed, centralized facility,” said Alison Andrews, associate at Wold Archi tects and Engineers, lead designer on the project. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the district and design future-ready spac es that enhance the learning of our youngest students and will help ac complish the district’s and communi ty’s goals for many years to come.”

VFW Post 2801 Auxiliary is accepting entries for its youth scholarship competitions

Deadline to submit entries in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests is Oct. 31

The Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 Auxiliary is participating in the upcoming 2022-23 Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy youth scholarship competitions.

The Patriot’s Pen essay contest is open to students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. The Voice of Democracy contest is for high school students.

Students who enter the Patriot’s Pen contest must complete an essay by writing an answer (300 to 400 words) to the 2022-23 theme: “My Pledge to Our Veterans.”

In the Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition, contestants will write an essay responding to the 2022-23 theme question: “Why is the Veteran Important?”

In addition to writing their response to that question, students who take part the Voice of Democracy contest will make an audio recording (3 to 5 minutes) of their essay.

Students who participate in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests can advance to four different levels of competition—VFW Post, VFW District, VFW State and VFW National. Students can earn scholarship funds by advancing to each level.

The first-place national award for the Patriot’s Pen contest is $5,000. The grand prize in the Voice of Democracy competition is a $30,000 scholarship.

The deadline to submit entries to the VFW Post 2801 Auxiliary in both contests is Monday, Oct. 31.

For more information, or to obtain an entry form, email the post at vfwpost2801auxiliary@gmail.com. Entry forms are also available online at vfw.org. Go to the Community tab, and then click on the Youth and Education tab. From there, click on the Youth Scholarships link.

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Current and former board of education members from School District 45 prepare for the ribbon-cut ting ceremony, which recently took place at the district’s new Early Childhood Center.

Warriors boost their record to 25-2

Willowbrook is the top seed in the upcoming Proviso West Sectional

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team raised its season record to 25-2 with seven straight wins last week.

The Warriors opened the week with a 25-16, 25-12 West Suburban Gold Conference win over Hinsdale South on Oct. 4 in Villa Park. One day later, Willowbrook beat Glenbard West 2523, 25-20 in a non-conference match in Glen Ellyn.

Willowbrook finished the week by winning five matches and claiming the championship at Saturday’s invitation al at Elk Grove High School.

Junior Calli Kenny provided five kills, 10 assists, seven digs and six aces in the Warriors’ win over Hinsdale South. Willowbrook improved its con ference record to 4-0 with that victory. Sophomore Hannah Kenny added six kills, five assists, three digs and two aces against the Hornets.

Senior Natalie Cipriano hit four kills and made six digs in Willowbrook’s conference win over Hinsdale South. Senior Grace Conley contributed six digs, while juniors Elle Bruschuk and Elisa Chivilo delivered three and two digs, respectively.

Calli Kenny bashed 12 kills and added seven assists and three digs in the Warriors’ win over Glenbard West’s formidable team. Hannah Ken

ny supplied five kills, 10 assists and seven digs against the Hilltoppers. Sophomore Anna Marinier connected for four kills. Cipriano had two kills and two digs. Chivilo provided seven digs. Conley made six digs and passed out three assists. Bruschuk had four digs and two kills.

“They [the Hilltoppers] are a strong team, but I think that we have to prove that we’re a strong team, too,” said Willowbrook coach Irene Mason after her team’s win at Glenbard West. “We believe in ourselves, and I don’t think everyone believes in us as much as we do.”

One day after beating Glenbard West, the Warriors learned they were the No. 1 seed in the IHSA Class 4A Proviso West Sectional in the upcom ing post-season. Willowbrook will be gin the playoffs with a match against Proviso West at the Downers Grove North Regional on Oct. 25.

A win in that contest would send the Warriors to a regional final against ei ther Bartlett or Downers Grove North on Oct. 27. Winning the regional would propel Willowbrook to the semifinal round of the Proviso West Sectional. While the Warriors are the sectional’s No. 1 seed, St. Charles East is the No. 2 seed, and Glenbard West is the No. 3 seed. York is the sectional’s No. 4 seed.

Warriors move to 4-3 after holding off Hornets

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook football team earned its third straight victory by beat ing Hinsdale South 21-14 in Friday’s West Suburban Gold Conference game in Villa Park.

The Warriors improved to 4-3 over all and 4-1 in the conference with the win. The Hornets fell to 2-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

Senior Adrian Guerrero made sev eral big plays for the Warriors in Fri day’s game. Guerrero threw a touch down pass in the first half. He also caught a touchdown pass in the second half. Additionally, Guerrero made an interception on defense and converted all three of his team’s extra-point kicks.

“He was all over the place,” said Willowbrook coach Nick Hildreth of Guerrero. “He’s really been a great leader for us.”

In the first minute of the second quarter, Guerrero caught a lateral pass from junior quarterback Arthur Palic ki. Guerrero then fired the ball down field to sophomore K.J. Rhodes, who caught the ball near the 20-yard line and ran into the end zone for a 47-yard touchdown reception. Guerrero kicked the extra point to give the Warriors a 7-0 lead.

“We practiced it all week,” said Guerrero in describing the play that produced his touchdown pass to Rhodes. “We knew they [the Hornets] would bite down, he’d be wide open, and he was. I love throwing the ball. As soon as I let it go I knew he [Rhodes] would score.”

Willowbrook added to its lead when

Palicki completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to Rhodes later in the second quarter. Guerrero added the extra-point kick to give the Warriors a 14-0 lead.

Moments later, Hinsdale South scored on a 53-yard touchdown run. The extra-point kick cut the Warriors’ lead to 14-7.

Palicki threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Guerrero with about three min utes left in the third quarter. Guerrero booted the extra-point kick to give the Warriors a 21-7 lead.

The Hornets scored the evening’s fi nal touchdown on a 19-yard pass with 3:26 left in the game. Hinsdale South then tried an onside kick, which the Warriors recovered.

Willowbrook then ran out the clock to secure its victory.

“We’d been struggling to run the ball the entire game, and then when it came down to it, our guys found a way to move the chains and pick up a couple of first downs to end it,” said Hildreth, who noted that the Warriors had 12 sophomore starters in Friday’s game.

“We’ve got a bunch of young guys out there,” said Hildreth. “They’re get ting better every snap, every rep, every game. These guys are continuing to play and answer the call.”

Willowbrook’s season continues with this week’s non-conference game against undefeated York (7-0) of the West Suburban Silver Conference. Af ter playing the Dukes in Elmhurst, the Warriors will complete their regular season with a conference home game against Morton on Oct. 20.

The Warriors won five matches at Saturday’s Elk Grove Invite with out losing a game. After opening the event with a 25-14, 25-14 victory over Elk Grove, Willowbrook beat Crystal Lake South (25-13, 25-16), Hoffman Estates (25-11, 25-16), Streamwood (25-13, 25-6) and Resurrection (2514, 25-17).

Willowbrook’s schedule this week includes matches against Proviso East and Oak Park/River Forest. The War riors will finish the week by competing in a tournament at Lincoln-Way Cen tral that concludes on Saturday.

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing Willowbrook’s girls volleyball improved its overall season record to 20-2 with last week’s 25-23, 25-20 non-conference win at Glenbard West. Junior Calli Kenny (No. 9 - above), who is pictured while hitting a kill during the second game, delivered 12 kills, seven assists and three digs during the Oct. 5 victory in Glen Ellyn. Another photo from the match shows sophomore Anna Marinier (No. 15 - top left), who contributed four kills. The Warriors raised their season record to 25-2 by winning five matches and claiming the championship at Satur day’s Elk Grove Invite. Willowbrook is the No. 1 seed in the upcom ing IHSA Class 4A Proviso West Sectional. The Warriors will begin post-season play with a match against Proviso West at the Downers Grove North Regional on Oct. 25.

Offensive explosion leads Warriors to three victories

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook boys soccer team won three straight matches last week to improve its overall season record to 10-7-3.

while senior D’Angelo Mahone net ted one goal.

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing Senior Adrian Guerrero con tributed several big plays to help Willowbrook’s football team defeat Hinsdale South 21-14 in Friday’s West Suburban Gold Conference game in Villa Park. In the second quarter, Guerrero threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to sophomore K.J. Rhodes. In the third quarter, Guerrero caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Arthur Palic ki. Guerrero (No. 32) is pictured while making his touchdown re ception. Guerrero, who played on offense and defense for the War riors, also made the extra-point kicks after all three of the team’s touchdowns.

The Warriors opened the week with a 5-4 West Suburban Gold Con ference win at Proviso East on Oct. 3.

One day later, Willowbrook crushed Hinsdale South 9-0 in a conference match in Villa Park. The Warriors earned their third victory in as many days when they beat Montini 5-1 in a non-conference match on Oct. 5.

Willowbrook improved its confer ence record to 3-2 with its wins over Proviso East and Hinsdale South.

The Warriors will complete their reg ular season with this week’s confer ence home match against Leyden.

Senior Ricardo Acosta scored two goals for the Warriors in last week’s win over Proviso East. Sophomore Vinni DaSilva also scored two goals,

Senior Aiden Amin provided two goals for Willowbrook in the 9-0 win over Hinsdale South. Junior Liron Ebema contributed two goals and one assist. Acosta, DaSilva, senior Marwan Smadi, junior Lucas Bohm and senior Luke Ceplecha scored one goal each. Da Silva delivered three assists. Acosta had two assists, while Bohm and Ebema supplied one assist each.

Smadi, senior Jack Voss, Amin, Mahone and Ebema scored one goal each for Willowbrook in last week’s home win over Montini.

After finishing its regular season with this week’s match against Ley den, the Warriors will prepare for their IHSA Class 3A playoff opener. Willowbrook will begin post-season play with a match against Conant at the Conant Regional on Oct. 19.

Team piles up 19 goals in wins over Proviso East, Hinsdale South and Montini

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County Animal Services holds dog adoption event on Oct. 15

Offers no-fee adoptions for large dogs of over 40 pounds

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On Friday, Oct. 7, DuPage Coun ty Animal Services announced that it will waive adoption fees for large breed dogs in its shelter, including dogs more than 40 lbs. during a spe cial adoption event on Saturday, Oct. 15. The event is part of a month-long regional promotion to bring attention to the growing number of large dogs in animal shelters throughout the Chicagoland area.

“We’ve joined with eleven other organizations in the area to champi on the large breed dogs that spend a longer time in shelters, leading to increased stress on the dogs and lim iting the number of animals we can serve,” said Brian Krajewski, chair man of the DuPage County Animal Services Committee. “Our goal is to shine a light on these dogs and showcase what great pets they can be, while providing the important ed ucation that potential owners need to make each adoption a success story.”

The ”Chicago Dog Campaign” is a

collaborative effort between 12 area shelters to celebrate large breed dogs while accelerating their placement across Chicagoland. This special initiative calls upon the community to join forces with local shelters to champion dogs who are 40 pounds or larger, through adoption, foster ing, and advocacy. “Chicago Dogs”

are defined as canines who are 40 pounds and more, living anywhere in the Chicago region. Many of these dogs have been overlooked and stig matized at shelters due to their size and breed.

The campaign runs through Nov. 30. For more information visit adop tachicagodog.com.

Dignitaries honored at AT-WB Crosstown Classic game

On Friday, Sept. 30, District 88 hosted its annual Crosstown Classic Football Game between the Addison Trail Blazers and the Willowbrook Warriors. This year marked the 56th crosstown classic. The event took place at Addison Trail, and the War riors won the game.

Before the varsity teams took to the gridiron, the district introduced community leaders and dignitaries to the crowd to thank them for their support of Addison Trail and Wil lowbrook. Area first responders and veterans also were recognized to

Manufacturing

On Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Symbol Training In stitute has partnered with the Village of Addison to host a job fair for the manufacturing industry, sponsored by Addison Bank & Trust. The job fair will take place at 1413 Jeffrey

honor those who protect and serve. Attending the game were repre sentatives from the District 88 Board of Education and administration, Village of Addison, Addison Fire Protection District, Addison Police Department, Addison Park District, Village of Villa Park, Villa Park Fire Department, State Rep. Deb Conroy, State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi and members of the Villa Park VFW Post 2801. A joint Addison police and fire Honor Guard was in attendance as well to present the flags.

Drive in Addison. It is possible to interview on the spot with manufac turing companies for open positions. Bring at least 20 copies of your re sume.

For more information, call 847673-6500.

Fun by the Numbers

Like puzzles?

Then you’ll love sudoku. This mindbending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve

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Guide to the Western Suburbs

Halloween Happenings

Addison:

Tuesday, Oct. 25, Wednesday Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27

Halloween costume workshop

From 3-4 p.m. each day at the Addison Public Library, make your own Halloween costume or cosplay outfit. The library will put out plen ty of fabric, tape, cardboard, paint, and more to bring your costume to life. For more information, visit: ad disonlibrary.org/events or call 630543-3617.

Friday, Oct. 28

Candy Carnival

From 5:30-7 p.m. at the Centennial Recreation Center, 1776 W. Centen nial Place, Candy Carnival, for ages 12 and younger, returns to provide a safe, indoor fun filled Halloween event with games, candy, and mem ories the family will enjoy. Many Addison community organizations and groups collaborate to bring this event to the community. Registration is required. The presenting corporate sponsor for this event is Addison Bank & Trust. For more information, visit: addisonparks.org

Halloween dance party

From 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, join Innovation Arts Connection to discover the magic of imaginative play with singing, exploration, and learning new dance skills all to a Halloween theme. The library will explore multiple styles of dance and read a Halloween story togeth er. Wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes if you have them. Limit 10 participants; please make sure to register. For more information, vis it: addisonlibrary.org/events or call 630-543-3617.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Scary story time

From 2-2:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, it’s almost Halloween and the mon sters and ghouls can’t wait to come out and try to scare you. Join us at the library for some scary stories, songs, and a craft. For more information, visit: addisonlibrary.org/events or call 630-543-3617.

Villa Park:

On Friday, Oct. 21, the Villa Park Recreation Department will host its 12th annual Halloween Happenings from 6-8 p.m. at the Iowa Commu nity Center. Ghost and Goblins of all ages are invited to come in costume to trick-or-treat outdoors at spook

tacular Halloween scenes created by local merchants and organizations in Villa Park. (To participate, see below.)

Then come inside at 7 p.m. for a reptile show brought to you by Crosstown Exotics. All registered participants will be eligible for a grand prize of individual pool passes for the 2023 season. Sponsored in part by the Villa Park Lions Club, tickets are $5 per person for pre-registration or $8 per person on the day of the event. Children young er than 2 are free but must still pre-register. This event will be held rain or shine. For tickets and more informa tion, visit: invillapark.com.

Promote your business or group

Halloween Happenings wants you and your business, Scout troop, clubs, organizations, churches, neighbor hoods, everyone. Consider the exposure you’ll get when you build an outdoor scene to be visited by the little ghosts and goblins. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just fun.

You provide the creativity, treats and a tent if you wish, We will provide the table, chairs and electricity. It’s sure to be a “spooktacular” night if you get involved. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, contact Ashley Jusk at ajusk@invillapark.com.

Build your own scarecrow contest

Join your friends and neighbors at the Iowa Community Center for the Parks and Rec’s scarecrow decorating con test. Make your scarecrow scary, serious or just plain silly, any way you may wish to express yourself. Pick up your scarecrow starter kit now at the Iowa Community Center, jumpstart your creative, and then display your scarecrow by Oct. 21.

Judging will take place from Oct. 24-27 and the winner will be announced on Monday, Oct. 31. The winner will be featured on the cover of the Parks and Rec Department’s Fall/Winter Program Brochure Guide for 2023.

The contest is co-sponsored by Villa Park Ace Hardware.

Wilkes family helps bring Halloween to downtown Bensenville

Several community events planned throughout October

The Village of Bensenville has partnered with the Wilkes family as they bring their annual Halloween display to downtown Bensenville, as they graciously did last year.

The display is located at the corner of Center and Green Street next to Bensenville Village Hall. It will be available in the evenings during the entire month of October for viewing.

The display will come to life with live actors on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7-10 p.m., weather permitting. Live performers will also be present on Monday, Oct. 31 for Halloween.

Also on Oct. 31 in conjunction to the display, the Village of Bensenville will be hosting a family friendly Trunk-or-Treat event for ages 3-11 from 3-5 p.m. in the parking lot behind Village Hall. Bensenville organizations and businesses will be decorating their trunks and handing out candy. NO registration required.

The Wilkes family has been building elaborate displays in front of their Bensenville home for more than 20 years and have earned national recognition. Find them on Facebook and TikTok.

For more information, visit: bensenville.il.us or wilkesfamilyhalloween.com.

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Friday, Oct. 14

and Saturday, Oct. 15

All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement, Naperville

From 6:30-10 p.m. both days at Naper Settlement—Outdoor History Museum, 523 S. Webster St., Naper ville, monsters, witches, and were wolves have escaped their homes on the pages of your favorite Hal loween stories and are running loose on the grounds of Naper Settlement.

Designed for families with kids 16-and-under. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, call 630-420-6010 or visit https://naper settlement.org/285/All-Hallows-Eve

Saturday, Oct. 15

Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies’ Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party, Woodridge

From 10 a.m.-noon at Humming bird Pediatric Therapies-Woodridge, 9018 Heritage Parkway, #600, Wo odridge, This free event is for fami lies in the western suburbs. Children will have the chance to climb on the

touch-a-trucks, play in our gyms, trick-or-treating, games and prizes. Costumes are optional! Parents must be present with children at all times. For more information, and to regis ter, visit: www.hummingbirdpedi atrictherapies.com

Saturday, Oct. 16 Scarecrow Scamble 5K Run/Walk, Lisle

From 4-8 p.m. at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Shot St., Lisle, presented by the Lisle Partners for Parks Foun dation, run or walk to help provide recreation scholarships to low-in come families who do not have the means to participate in recreational activities. Prices on race day are $45 per person for the 5K run/walk, $45 for the virtual 5K run/walk, $35 for the youth run (1/2-mile run) and $10 for the tot dash (50-yard dash). For more information, call 630-353-4301 or visit: https://lislepartnersforparks. org/scarecrowscramble

Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16 Morton Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch, Lisle

At the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle, shop the Arbo retum’s annual sale for exquisite, glass-blown art celebrating the beau ty of autumn. The sale begins at 1

Haunted houses in and near DuPage County

13th Floor Haunted House—5050 River Road, Schiller Park. For more information, visit: https://13thfloor chicago.com

Basement of the Dead—42 W. New York St., Aurora. Admission: $35 general admission, $50 VIP “skip the general admission line.” You are encouraged to purchase tick ets online. For more information, visit: https://basementofthedead.com Curse of the Bayou and Hay ride of Horror—199 Woods Drive, Lockport. Hours: 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 29. For more information and admission prices, visit: www.chicagohaunted houses.com/halloween/curse-of-thebayou-il.html

Disturbia Haunted House Chi cago—1213 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Admission at the window: $35 general admission, $50 VIP “skip the general admission line.” You are encouraged to pur chase tickets online. For more infor mation, visit: https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com

Halloween Scare Walk—111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Satur day, Oct. 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Family friendly hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rec ommended for ages 10 years and younger. Admission: $6. For more information, visit: www.chicago hauntedhouses.com/halloween/hal loween-scare-walk-il.html

HellsGate Haunted House—3101 Canal St., Lockport. For more infor mation, visit: www.hellsgate.com

Insanity Haunted House—3800 E. Main St., St. Charles. Ticket pric es: $17 general admission, $27 VIP

(skip the line). For more information, visit: www.insanityhh.com or call 630-805-2638.

Massacre Haunted House—299 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Admission: $29.99 general admis sion, $39.99 fast pass online advance (shorter line than general admission). For more information, visit: https:// fearthemassacre.com

Midnight Terror Train Haunt ed House—5520 W. 1 11th St., Oak Lawn. Admission: from $20. Hours: opens at 7 p.m. For more informa tion, visit: https://midnightterror hauntedhouse.com

Silverwood Screams—0N461 Silverwood Court, Winfield. For more information, visit: www.illi noishauntedhouses.com/halloween/ silverwood-screams-il.html

Sinister Sunset—239 E. Sunset Ave., Lombard (outdoors). Hours: 3-9 p.m. Monday through Thurs day; 3-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday (weather permitting). Admission: Free. For more information, visit: www.illinoishauntedhouses.com/ halloween/sinister-sunset-il.html

The Old Joliet Haunted Pris on—401 Woodruff Road, Joliet. For more information, visit: https:// hauntedprison.com

The Halloween Experi ence—37W955 Big Timber Road, Elgin. Admission: As low as $10 per person. All tickets must be purchased online through the website. For more information, visit: www.thehallow eenexperience.com

Trilogy of Terror—11 E. Wood worth Place, Roselle.

p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and ends at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. For more in formation, visit: https://mortonarb. org/explore/activities/events/glasspumpkin-patch/

Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22

Howlin’ at the Moon at Naper Settlement, Naperville

From 5-10 p.m. both days at Naper Settlement—Outdoor History Muse um, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, enjoy thrilling performances and at tractions, howl along to live music, feast your fangs into delicious local cuisine at the Food Truck Graveyard, and quench your undying thirst in the Booze Bar. Take a stroll through the Moonlight Market to purchase eerie and bizarre items, wander through the Dark Art Gallery, and participate in our costume contest. Tickets are $20 per adult (must be 21 or older). For more information, visit: www. napersettlement.org/627/Howlin-atthe-Moon

Carol Stream hosting Halloween Havoc 12-inch softball tourney, Trick-or-Treat trail

Join the Carol Stream Park District as it presents a two-day 12-inch soft ball tournament called Halloween Havoc, beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday and continuing through 10 a.m. on Saturday. The tournament will take place at McCaslin Park & Sports Complex, 27W650 North Ave. in West Chicago. Teams will compete in pool play into single elimination for prizes. To register your team, vis it: csparks.org or call 630-784-6100.

Saturday, Oct. 22 Cider and Festival at Morton Arboretum, Lisle

From 1-4 p.m. at the Morton Ar boretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle, savor hard cider and seasonal beers from more than 30 local breweries and ci deries. Breathe in the fresh autumn air and stroll among the trees while you sip. General tickets are $60 for members, $70 for nonmembers. For more information, visit: https://mor tonarb.org/explore/activities/events/ cider-ale-festival/

BOOmingdale Halloween Party, Bloomingdale

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Bloomingdale Park District will hold its second annual BOOmingda le Halloween Party at Village Hall. There will be Halloween-themed tours of the fire department (until noon) and the police department (un til 1 p.m.). There will also be arts and crafts, games, trick-or-treating and TRUNK-or-treating, Family Pump kin Decorating (while supplies last) and a Gymnastics Playstation. In the library parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a hay maze, an inflatable moonwalk, games, prizes, balloon artists, trick-or-treating and photo areas to make a memory. Chil dren are urged to wear their Hallow een costumes. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. To ensure participant safety, no park ing will be allowed in the various facility parking lots. Park in the sur rounding residential area. To register,

call 630-529-3650 or visit blooming daleparks.org.

Sunday Oct. 23

Autumn Festival at Artis Senior Living, Elmhurst

From 1-3 p.m., the public is invited to an Autumn Festival at Artis Senior Living of Elmhurst located at 123 W. Brush Hill Road. Stop by this spe cial event to celebrate fall with the residents and team members at Artis Senior Living of Elmhurst. Residents will be decorating pumpkins to put on display in the back courtyard. Pumpkins will be supplied, so come with your imagination. Feel free to bring supplies, especially if you have something specific in mind, but sup plies will be available. Be sure to RSVP so there will be a pumpkin for you by calling 331-642-7088 or visit TheArtisWay.com/ElmhurstEvents.

Thursday, Oct. 27 Witches Night Out Monster Bash Fundraiser, Hinsdale

Starting at 6 p.m. at the Kather ine Legge Memorial Lodge, 5901 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale, la dies (ages 21 and up; no children allowed): Feeling a little wicked and wild? Maybe you are feeling a little drained of positive energy or selfloved due to the lack of the crisp fall air and witches brew? Or maybe you are feeling a bit more like a witchy mom who just needs that one- of-

a-kind epic mom’s night out with your best witch and monster friends? We are not really witches but we do love an awesome party that supports wickedly good angels that do good deeds daily. Half Moon tickets are $35; Full Moon tickets are$50 and include food and a sweet table. This annual fundraiser donates 100 per cent of the proceeds to benefit the BCA Hub Youth and Resource Cen ter. For more information and to or der tickets, visit: wwwthebcahub.org

Volapalooza—A Celebration of Volunteers, Woodridge

From 8-10:30 a.m. at Bobak’s Signature Events, 6440 Double Ea gle Drive, Woodridge, to honor and celebrate volunteer leaders from all walks of life, Giving DuPage proud ly hosts Volapalooza, a countywide volunteer recognition event. For more information, call 630-407-6458 or visit: https://givingdupage.org/ volapalooza/

Thursday, Oct. 27 and Friday, Oct. 28 Glen Ellyn offers Ackerman Haunted Trail

The Glen Ellyn Park District welcomes visitors to the Ackerman Haunted Trail between 4-9 p.m. both evenings for a 10-minute scary walk along the trail.

Check gepark.org/hotline for up dates.

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I had my oil changed at Sooper Lube in Villa Park. What a great place. Steve the owner has been there at St. Charles and Ardmore for over 35 years. Very personable guy and it’s obvious he takes great pride in his shop. I had a muffin to eat while I waited and was out in 10 minutes. Buy local!

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This is in response to the caller who called Speak Out a “right-wing corner of hate.” I see the phone number and email address for Speak Out at the top of the page every week. Instead of complaining, if what’s in Speak Out doesn’t represent the community in which we live, as you claim, then what’s stopping you and others from calling Speak Out and supporting the people I assume you voted for, such as Biden and Pritzker?

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I see Trump is whining again. He filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court to intervene in the on going legal dispute between him and the Justice Department over his alleged mishandling of classified materials that led to the FBI raid on his Florida es tate. Aww, poor baby. He can’t take the heat, so he’s running to the right-wing activist Supreme Court with the radical justices he appointed so they can res cue him.

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Late-night TV talk shows are pathet ic. Is it any surprise that people aren’t watching left-wing partisans like Ste phen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers? Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and even David Letterman, in his earlier years, would make fun of whoever was in power. Not today. These Demo cratic shills won’t dare mock Biden or Harris. Doing that wouldn’t take much effort. All they’d have to do is replay some clips of their bumbling speeches. But no, these clowns are still fixated on bashing Trump. Are they aware Trump has been out of office for nearly two years?

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I laughed when I saw a story that Trump is suing CNN for defamation. He’s seeking $475 million in punitive damages because he wants CNN to stop referring to his lies as lies. Ac cording to the Washington Post, Trump made 30,575 false or misleading claims over four years, so this could drag on for quite a while in court. It’s too bad CNN will have to waste their time defending themselves against this blowhard.

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OK, let me get this straight: The Fed raised the interest rate to counter in flation. I can barely pay my mortgage now after the first increase, so how am I supposed to keep up with inflation and also pay more for my groceries, gas, etc.? And forget about getting a decent price if I wanted to sell my house. This is so convoluted.

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It seems to me like public schools are busy trying to promote an anti-Ameri can, left-wing agenda. It would be nice if these schools could carve out some time in their schedules to teach children some basic financial literacy. Kids are going to grow up and get jobs, apply for loans, buy cars and homes, use credit cards, pay taxes, make in vestments, etc. It would be helpful to give kids a solid foundation of finan cial knowledge. Can schools make an attempt to do that, or are they too busy focusing on people’s preferred pro nouns?

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I know people love decorating for Halloween, but please be mindful of the spider webs you put on trees, bush es, etc. These are harmful to birds and small animals that can, and do, get caught in them and can’t get loose. I have seen photos of the tragic results, and it isn’t pretty.

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Darren Bailey sure messed up his campaign by lying in his ads. He

Villa Park Fire Department invites residents to its open house this Saturday

The Villa Park Fire Department will hold its annual open house this Saturday, Oct. 15. The open house will run from noon until 3 p.m. at Fire Station 81, located at 1440 S. Ardmore Ave. Parking will be available at the U.S. Post Office located across the street from the fire station.

Saturday’s open house, which is taking place at the end of Fire Preven tion Week (Oct. 9-15), will include fire safety puppet shows at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

A live fire demonstration will take place outside of the station at 2:30 p.m.

Children who visit the open house will have a chance to see and touch fire equipment and vehicles.

Children will also be able to slide down a fire pole.

Young attendees will be able to meet Sparky the Fire Dog at the open house, which will offer free popcorn and a chance to win raffle prizes. Chil dren can also take home free junior firefighter helmets, stick-on badges and balloons.

For more information, call the Vil la Park Fire Department at 630-8335350.

says he is not responsible for them, but he OK’d them. Come on, Dar ren, admit you lied and are trying to scare people about convicts being re leased into our lives; that is not what this new Safe-T Act does. So glad he doesn’t have a chance to be our governor; he’d land in prison like so many others!

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I have been seeing a lot of political ads from the Democrats, and almost of them focus on abortion. It’s actu ally pretty creepy. It now appears that the most important thing for Demo crats is having taxpayer-funded abor tion-on-demand through nine months of pregnancy. This is further proof that the Democratic Party is morally and intellectually bankrupt.

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The more time candidates spend talking smack about their opponents, the less likely I will be to vote for them. What I am listening for is a can didate using that air time to say what he or she will do to represent me as a constituent. Not that I truly believe it, mind you. I made the mistake of voting “outside” my chosen party for a Dem ocratic candidate—I believed the Re publican candidate was too far-right— who professed to be an independent thinker, who would not merely toe the party line and who would listen to the needs of constituents. The truth came to fruition not long after that election, and my regret kicked in. I said this in Speak Out way before this, but now I am sure it is too late to stop the hateful commercials and print ads that I glance at and toss in the recycle bin. What a waste of money.

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Warriors compete in IHSA golf sectionals

Seniors Brett Vandergrift and Vince Guajardo of the Willowbrook boys golf team finished the 2022 sea son by playing in last week’s IHSA Class 3A Oswego Sectional at Black berry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol.

Vandergrift fired an 18-hole score of 85 at the Oct. 3 sectional, while Guajardo shot a 95. Neither Warrior earned an individual berth in the IHSA Class 3A state meet, which took place on Friday and Saturday in Bloomington.

The top 10 players at the Oswe go Sectional who weren’t members of state-qualifying teams advanced to the state meet as individuals. The sectional’s golfers who earned the last two individual state-meet berths both shot scores of 79.

Senior Mickey Martens represent ed Willowbrook’s girls golf team at last week’s IHSA Class 2A Glen brook North Sectional at Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Northbrook. Mar tens shot an 18-hole score of 97 at the Oct. 3 sectional. She did not earn an individual berth in the Class 2A state meet, which took place on Friday and Saturday in Decatur.

The top 10 players at the sectional who weren’t members of state-qual ifying teams advanced to the state meet as individuals. The golfer who earned the last state-meet berth at the Glenbrook North Sectional fired an 18-hole score of 85.

person who commented about the TV commercial that showed a wom an being attacked in Lakeview and screaming. This was taken right from the video of a nightly newscast. Sadly, sometimes we need to offend people’s tender sensibilities to get the point across; shock value has its value. This is going on in our downtown neighbor hoods. We need to get attention to it so we can bring about change.

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This goes out all your Democrats who really love Pritzker and love Mayor Lightfoot. Mayor Lightfoot says that Chicago is a sanctuary city. Pritzker says we’re a sanctuary state. Bring everybody here. Just a little problem with that: They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk. Now that the immigrants are coming in, Mayor Lightfoot is shipping them out to the suburbs and Pritzker is behind her.

Democrats: You ask for one thing, you get it, but you don’t see the big picture. Then you say, “Well, not in my back yard.” That’s what Mayor Lightfoot is doing. That’s what Pritzker is doing. And that’s what every Democrat’s ever done for the past couple of years. So be proud of yourself, you Democrats. You say one thing but you do another. Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is and stand up and do some thing for these immigrants instead of shipping them all over the place? You blame the Republicans for it. Now I think the Republicans can blame you for it. This is what your Democratic

president wanted. And this is what the Democrats got; now it’s in your back yard. Think about it.

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Get ready for leftists in govern ment, the media and the entertainment industry to shift from the so-called COVID-19 “emergency” and declare a climate “emergency.” These leftists will push for bans on gas-powered vehicles, meat consumption, nuclear power, etc. These same people will expect you to make drastic changes to your lives while they continue to live at beach houses and fly on private jets. Don’t be fooled by these leftist char latans.

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So, Democrats are freaking out be cause of commercials that simply play news clips of violent crime in Chicago. The Safe-T Act is a very bad law that will result in more victims of violent crime in the suburbs. That is the pur pose of these commercials—to show what has happened in Cook County and what is coming to DuPage County. Wake up, Democrats!

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Make sure to look at your 401K, electric and gas bill along with your grocery bill and how much you’ve paid to fill up your tank before you vote in November.

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Broncos lose to Loyola Academy

The Montini Catholic girls volleyball team faced Loyola Academy in last week’s match in Lombard. The visiting Ramblers edged the Broncos 29-27, 25-21 in the Oct. 4 match. “We continue to have a really tough schedule, and we know it,” said Montini coach Trish Samolinski after the loss to Loyola. “I am still feeling really confident in our kids and their ability to do something significant in the post-season.” Sophomore Izzie Evenson (No. 10), a Villa Park resident, supplied seven kills and six digs for the Broncos in the match against the Ramblers. Two days after losing to Loyola, the Broncos defeated De La Salle Institute 25-22, 25-15 in Chicago. Montini improved its overall season record to 14-11 with the Oct. 6 victory. The Broncos’ schedule this week includes matches against St. Ignatius and Mother McAuley. Montini, which won the IHSA Class 2A state championship last season, will open this year’s IHSA Class 2A post-season with an Oct. 25 match against Westmont at the Timothy Christian Regional. If the Broncos beat Westmont, they would likely face Timothy Christian in the regional final on Oct. 27.

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By Mona Clor

The Medicare Annual Election Period begins on Oct. 15, and more than 155,000 individuals in DuPage County are ages 65 or older and may be eligible to select a healthcare plan for 2023.

From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, people eligible for Medicare can review plans to find the best one for their health needs, as well as their wallets.

Although it may seem intimidating, it is important that eligible individuals start by identifying their top priorities—like convenience or quality of care—and then finding an accommodating plan.

While some people will opt for traditional Medicare, an alternative is Medicare Advantage, which typically offers additional benefits, such as prescription coverage, fitness plans and routine checkups or cleanings. Additionally, home-based healthcare continues to be a service offered by many plans, which is something to consider as you choose your plan for 2023. Specifically, I encourage you to consider the following benefits when reviewing your options:

• In-home primary care. Did you know that you may be able to see your primary care provider in your home? House calls are back in popularity and companies, will send a provider and care team to your home—and offer telemedicine services—for both routine and sick visits. The best part is that in-home visits typically last around 45 minutes, compared to a 15-minute office visit, allowing more time to review concerns with your doctor and allow them to treat all your health needs.

• Telemedicine services. A recent survey by AARP indicates that nearly one-out-of-three adults 50 and over are highly interested in using telemedicine for themselves or a loved one. Telemedicine not only offers the convenience of visiting with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home but also provides safety from picking up germs and contamination from inoffice appointments. Check to see if your Medicare Advantage plan covers telemedicine, including online counseling, prescription management and urgent care issues.

• Pharmacy mail order. For convenience, consider a plan that

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Mona Clor, M.D., is a family medicine physician with Heal Primary Care.

Glowiak Hilton votes to clarify language in SAFE-T Act

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton signed on in support of legislation to clarify language in the SAFE-T Act and improve how officials can enforce the law.

“Improving public safety will rely on many factors, and in order to be effective, the individuals responsible for implementation must feel comfortable with any changes,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Senate Bill 4228 will help law enforcement officials to continue to perform their duties and protect our communities.”

The intent of the law aims to end cash bail to improve racial equity in the criminal justice system. Senate Bill 4228 updates many provisions in the SAFE-T Act by adding clarifying language to address concerns raised by local law enforcement officials.

The legislation states pretrial release will apply to individuals arrested on or after Jan. 1, 2023. The measure also permits judges to deny pretrial release for any alleged crime if the person arrested poses a threat to the safety of any person or the community.

Back in January 2021 when the SAFE-T Act was brought up in the Senate, Sen. Glowiak Hilton didn’t support the measure due to hearing serious concerns from local police departments.

Senate Bill 4228 can be considered during the upcoming veto session.

Editor’s note: This was submitted by the office of State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

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Putting the cart before the horse: Part one of two

I’ve addressed grocery store conduct in the past, but today I address a topic so immense and lifechanging that it spans two weeks worth of columns. It’s a specific facet of grocery store protocol which is (or should be) of paramount importance to us all.

Shopping carts.

Shopping carts are a necessity because toilet paper, bread, milk and bananas take up real space and it’s paramount for the user to choose the very best one. (Yes, that’s actually a thing.)

When arriving at the super store (or any store with aisles, check out lines and a dairy section) be aware. Usually the carts are lined up near the entrance and you might be tempted to choose the first one you see.

Whoa. Stop right there.

Usually there are five or more rows of carts lined up within the store’s entrance. Do not just take any old cart wilily nilly. You’d certainly identify yourself as a rookie right there. Use the five seconds it takes to approach the carts and evaluate them. Look at the wheels and bottom carriage. Any rust?

Rust elicits squeaks. It impedes

forward progress. It identifies a cart that’s been through the ringer—or at least outside in a rainstorm or two.

Any cart that squeaks is a cart worthy some WD40 work in the warehouse during the late night shift. In addition to the rust clue alluded to above, you will be able to identify this abnormality within seconds of selecting your cart because the spinning of its wheels will elicit a sound sounding much like a squeak— not a mouse squeak, but a cart squeak. Both are equally bad when shopping for fresh produce and other edibles.

If you do hear the sound of the dreaded squeak, simply step away.

Cart commitment takes much longer than 20 seconds to establish. There is no need for guilt on your part.

Avoid rust like it’s rust.

Next, check out the body. Chinks? Bends in the metal? You’ve found a cart that’s likely been in a front or side end collision. The body has most likely been irreparably damaged, leaving either the right wheels—or left—to pull in their preferred direction, and you fighting (unsuccessfully) to maintain straightforward progress every step of the way from the meats to freezer

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section. Never pick a fight like this with a cart. The cart will win, leaving you frustrated and your arm muscles spent.

Leave the bent metal cart to the next rookie entering the store.

Finally, when you pull on a cart to release it from the pack, it should immediately roll toward you. If it remains wedged onto the cart linked up in front of it, walk away. No positive cart relationship ever started with hesitancy or, worse yet, defiance.

Carts are built to serve people, not the other way around. If carts refuse to come with you willingly, they likely have an unhealthy relationship with the cart positioned next to them. Even if it is deemed consensual (and I’m not sure carts are able to give consent), it is never healthy. Carts are not made to cohort with their brethren in such a manner. It should be outlawed, but those cart lobbyists wield more power than one might imagine. It’s best to leave the carts choosing to cohort in unhealthy relationships to themselves and pick another.

This brings us to the end of part one. You are near to picking your grocery vehicle at this point, but there is so much more to cart management, which we will cover next week.

Until then, stay safe-everywhere, but especially in the grocery store.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. She invites readers to follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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