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Illinois announces first $24 million in ‘Back to Business’ grants Over 500 small businesses in 146 cities receive financial help in reopening

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Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration on Sept. 30 announced the awarding of the first $24 million in “Back to Business” grants, a program funded with federal relief aid to help businesses recover and reopen from the pandemic. The announcement took place at

a Mexican restaurant in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, Mi Tierra en la Villita, which was awarded a $150,000 grant. “This is a tremendous blessing. Like many businesses in our community, we have faced hard times during the pandemic,” said Priscilla Fuentes, whose father owns the restaurant. “My dad, Ezequiel Fuen-

tes, had cut into his personal savings when the pandemic first hit. At times, we barely broke even. But we always felt committed to delivering the food and service our community counts on.” The Back to Business, or B2B grant program, administered through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will provide

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a total of $250 million in aid to small businesses that have experienced losses during the pandemic. The funds come from the federal American Rescue Plan Act and can be used for such things as rehiring staff and paying other operating expenses. Grant amounts can range from $5,000 to $150,000, depending on the amount of losses a business experienced. Preference is given to businesses with $5 million or less in annual revenue as well as those that did not receive funding under the previous Business Interruption Grant, or BIG program. “After the success of last year’s Business Interruption Grants, which provided $290 million in relief to over 9,000 small businesses across our state, it was clear that these investments have had a big impact,” Pritzker said. Applications for the remaining funds will remain open through Oct. 13. More information about the program and a link to an online application form can be found on the DCEO website. Of the grants announced, 81 percent went to businesses that applied to the BIG program but did not receive funding; 71 percent went to

businesses in disproportionately impacted areas or low-income zip codes that experienced high rates of COVID-19; 66 percent went to hardhit industries such as restaurants and taverns, hotels, arts organizations and salons; and just over half went to minority-owned businesses. To encourage more businesses to apply, Sylvia Garcia, acting director of DCEO, said the agency has recruited a network of “navigators” to help steer businesses through the application process. “We have teamed up with community groups like Little Village Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and over 100 other community partners to make sure that we’re going doorto-door providing one-on-one technical assistance and really getting the support to anyone who needs it to apply for this program,” she said. She said the community navigators are “instrumental to our equity efforts and connecting with the people who need it most—people of color, rural communities and others that are hard to reach—and making sure this relief goes to those that were hardest hit and those that need the help the most.”

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The recent homecoming week festivities at Willowbrook High School included the touch-football contest between the seniors and the juniors. The junior team edged the seniors 6-2 in the Sept. 29 game, which was played in front of a large crowd in the school’s stadium. The seniors scored their points on a first-half safety. The juniors took the lead on the first play of the fourth quarter, when Rimon Kari completed an 11-yard touchdown pass to Kayleigh Dennison on a fourth-and-six play. This post-game photo shows five of the victorious juniors with the game trophy. Pictured left to right are: Sarah Ball, Brianna Alandy, Kari, Dennison and Maddie Aderholt.

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Villa Park Junior Women’s Club to hold its Trick Or Trot 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 30

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The Villa Park Junior Women’s Club will hold its Trick Or Trot 5K Run/Walk and Little Devil 1K Dash on Saturday, Oct. 30. The start line for both events is on the Illinois Prairie Path near the Rugaard Gazebo. The gazebo is located near the intersection of Ardmore Avenue and Park Boulevard. All participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. The 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) run/ walk will begin at 9 a.m. The 1-kilometer dash (for kids 12 and under) will start at 10 a.m. To pre-register for the event, visit the Villa Park Junior Women’s Club’s website at vpjwc.org.

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Online registration is also available by visiting active.com and entering “Villa Park” in the search box. Race-day registration will begin at 7 a.m. The Villa Park Junior Women’s Club is a service and social club focused on the safety, morale and welfare of the village and its residents. The club’s mission is to make a difference in the lives of those who live, work and play in the community. The Trick Or Trot/Little Devil Dash is one of the club’s main fundraising events. Last year’s run/ walk was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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With fall now under way, the Illinois Office of Tourism has released the 2021 Fall Color Report as a helpful guide to help residents and visitors know the best time to spot fall foliage in all regions across the state. The Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) releases the Illinois Fall Color Report annually in the fall in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to help residents plan drives and scenic getaways throughout the state. Along with the Fall Color Report, IOT has also released new road trip itineraries highlighting incredible fall experiences around Illinois. Each itinerary features unique places to stay, authentic small businesses to discover, places to eat and one-of-akind outdoor adventures among the state’s changing leaves. “The annual Fall Color Report offers travelers yet another reason to book their trip to Illinois and is the latest in a series of efforts by our administration to boost tourism activity in Illinois,” said Sylvia Garcia,

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John Endicott, 79 John Endicott passed away Sept. 26, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 79. John was born in Calgary in 1932 and raised in Dallas and Houston, Texas. In May of 1956, he was honored to serve in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. John attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and was a proud member of ATO fraternity. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at University of Illinois at Champaign. In 1966, he began working at Chicago Bridge and Iron in Oak Brook, where he was lucky enough to meet his wife, LaVergne Tannis. They were happily married until her passing in 2004. He was proud to have raised his grandson, Michael Fisher, with LaVergne in Villa Park. He was blessed to have two great loves in his life. He met his sweetheart Grace Garlanger in 2014 and cherished every moment they

acting director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. “We hope visitors will use both the Illinois Fall Color report and new road trip itineraries as helpful resources to plan a trip to Illinois and take in some of the state’s most scenic views, while stimulating foot traffic at businesses, attractions and hotels that are vital to our tourism economy.” The annual Fall Color Report is updated weekly, offering Illinoisans and visitors alike a real-time look at where to spot fall foliage during peak times in the following four regions of Illinois: • Chicago and beyond (Chicago and surrounding areas): Second week of October; • Great Rivers country (Western border of Illinois): Second week of October • Land of Lincoln (Central Illinois): Middle of October; • Trails to Adventure (Southeast Illinois): Last week of October.

spent together. Throughout John’s life, he formed many memorable relationships and left a lasting impact on everyone who was lucky enough to be a part of his life. John was the most loving grandfather and husband a family could ask for. John was predeceased by his brother, Noble Endicott, and his sister, Elaine Herring. John was a strong, kind, loving and supportive man. His knowledge and guidance were the foundation of his family. Instead of flowers, our family requests that you will do an unsolicited act of kindness to celebrate the way he lived his life. Forever Loved, Forever Missed, and Forever in our Hearts! Information provided by Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home. For more information, call 630-9415860 or visit chapelhillgardenswest. com.

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Car-seat safety check

The Villa Park Fire Department held a child car-seat safety check on Saturday at Station 81, which is located at 1440 S. Ardmore Ave. Mary Hornback of the Villa Park Fire Department and Jacky Caruso, a community service officer with the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, inspected children’s car seats to make sure they were properly installed. Hornback and Caruso are certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians. The Quiroz family of Villa Park attended Saturday’s free event. Melissa Quiroz (age 2) is pictured after the technicians inspected and secured her car seat. Hornback is available by appointment to check children’s car seats. For more information, call 630592-6099.

Villa Park Library events Wednesday, Oct. 27 • Library hosting live virtual event with author Chris Bohjalian The Villa Park Public Library is pleased to present a live virtual event with author Chris Bohjalian at 6:30 p.m. Bohjalian is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 22 books. His work has been translated into 35 languages and has been adapted into three movies and a TV series. His newest release, The Hour of the Witch, will be the topic of this event. This program will be held online, and registration with a valid email address is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. • Halloween craft program for teens at the Library Come to the Villa Park Public Library for Creepy Crafts! from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 can celebrate the spooky season by creating some Halloween crafts! Materials will be provided for three crafts per participant: a doll head succulent planter, painted pumpkins and a spider wreath. This program will be held in person at the library. Masks are required. Registration is also required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. Friday, Oct. 29 Halloween stories with Megan Wells at the Library The Villa Park Public Library is pleased to present Halloween Tales by Megan Wells at 7 p.m. Wells is an award-winning and nationally respected professional storyteller who will entertain attendees with a variety of Halloween stories. This special after-hours event is intended

for teens and adults. This program will be held in person at the library. Masks are required. Registration is also required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Ongoing programs In-person Marvelous Mornings story times return to Library Marvelous Mornings story times are back in-person at the Villa Park Public Library. Young children of all ages and their adults are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and activities, including a “make and take” project to enjoy together. Upcoming sessions will be held on Saturdays, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Nov. 6, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, and Dec. 18. at 11 a.m. Sessions will be held in person at the library. Masks are required. Registration is also required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. Weekly In-house story times at the Library The Villa Park Public Library’s Youth Services Department is pleased to welcome youngsters back for weekly in-house story times. Toddler Time is being held on Mondays or Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Walkers up to age 3 and their adults will enjoy stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime. Babies and Books are being held on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Pre-walkers and their adults will get introduced to the world of language and books through music and singing, stories and rhymes. For more information including session dates, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-8341164.

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Cronin proposes 11th consecutive balanced budget Public input still welcome before Nov. 23 approval

For the 11th consecutive year, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin presented a balanced budget for the County Board’s consideration. The Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal does not include a property tax increase for homeowners. The total proposed budget for DuPage County is $465.5 million, with a General Revenue Fund of $207.8 million. The General Fund is the County’s chief operating fund, covering most personnel and program operations. The proposed budget includes a $69.5 million property tax levy, which captures new construction in the county being added to the property tax rolls. The DuPage County property tax rate remains

flat, and the average DuPage County homeowner will not see an increase in their property tax bill. “I have made a concerted effort to propose spending that creates a strong foundation for the decade ahead, designed to create impact in areas of identified need,” said Cronin. The County Board approved a conservative budget for FY2021 with a 10 percent reduction in projected sales tax revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DuPage County’s sales tax revenue is projected to finish the year nearly 20 percent over budget due to better-than-expected revenues from sales and income taxes, and money received through real estate trans-

actions such as transfer stamps and recording fees. “We will be able to use these funds to position ourselves for the future, making targeted and strategic investments to secure our infrastructure and improve the County’s efficient and effective delivery of services,” Cronin said. The Chairman’s proposed budget will use these funds to purchase new election equipment for the County Clerk, complete the implementation of the new property tax system, improve critical infrastructure on the County campus, and replace vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. It doubles the funding for the Heroin Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Task Force

moving from $100,000 to $200,000. The budget also provides additional staffing, resources, and funding for the State’s Attorney, Sheriff, Public Defender, and Probation department due to increased costs as a result of the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act, which the Illinois General Assembly passed, and the governor signed into law earlier this year. Members of the public can provide feedback on the proposed budget plan at www.dupageco.org/ProposedPlanFeedback. The DuPage County Board will consider the Chairman’s proposed budget and will approve the budget at its Nov. 23 meeting. The 2022 Fiscal Year begins on Dec. 1.

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Health department urges protection following additional cases of West Nile virus The DuPage County Health Department announced Sept. 29 that there are now 11 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) that have been reported in the county in 2021. This is an increase of six human cases since earlier this month, and it is anticipated that the numbers will continue to increase over the coming weeks. As residents head outside for fall activities, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) wants to remind residents to “Fight the Bite” and protect

against mosquitoes by following the four Ds of Defense: • Drain standing water around your home and yard; • Defend by using insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors; • Dress with long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes when outside; • Wear repellant from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. The health department’s Personal Protection Index (PPI) remains at Level 3 (high risk)

because of the number of mosquito batches testing positive for WNV. Level 3 indicates high numbers of infected mosquitoes in most areas, and multiple human cases of WNV disease in DuPage County. View the PPI at https://www. dupagehealth.org/243/PersonalProtection-Index The PPI provides a real-time snapshot of WNV activity, which ranges from Level 0 (zero) meaning no risk, to Level 3 announcing a high level of risk with

multiple human cases of WNV. The PPI is updated every Wednesday at 3 p.m. throughout the WNV season. While most people infected with WNV do not develop any symptoms, approximately one in five people infected with WNV will develop symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Less than one percent will develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues)

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Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information. To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly SynowiecMoroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts. MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest. FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately. Left untreated, sciatica can lead to permanent nerve damage - and lifelong pain. MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica. FACT: In severe cases, sciatica can lead to the inability to control your bowels or bladder - leading to embarrassing situations. MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica. FACT: Drugs like muscle relaxants, pain killers, narcotics, antidepressants, and antiseizure medications have serious potential side-effects and do not cure the root cause of sciatica. MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.” FACT: Physical work or simply sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to sciatica. Accidents and trauma can also be the culprits. Pregnancy can cause sciatica. Sciatica can affect anyone - including

super-fit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne. MYTH: Stop exercising and get several weeks of bed rest to overcome sciatica. FACT: Staying active can help to relieve sciatic pain and prevent the pain getting worse. Staying inactive in bed could be the worst advice - based on a recent study in the Netherlands. MYTH: Sciatica requires surgery. FACT: NO! There’s been a huge breakthrough in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain. It’s a new procedure called Non-Surgical ReConstructive Spinal Care. The excellent results from this treatment have been published in major medical journals. Success rates are up to 88%. MYTH: “There’s nothing anyone can really do. I’m just stuck with this for the rest of my life.” FACT: With the correct treatment from a healthcare professional who specialises in sciatica, you can find relief from the core cause - and the symptoms. MYTH: Getting Sciatica properly diagnosed is expensive. FACT: Not true. We are currently offering an initial consultation right here in Elmhurst for Just $43. We have helped over 1,483 patients find relief from agonising back pain and sciatica. We are one of the first places to use Non-Surgical Re-Constructive Spinal Care.

This procedure does not require a hospital stay. The focus is on finding - and correcting - the original cause of the back pain and sciatica. According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.” Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe, and easy, most patients report an almost immediately relief from their back pain. Patient Jeff P. from Berwyn wrote, “My back pain was unbearable but the worst thing was the searing burning pain I felt in my buttock and leg... my wife insisted I see doctor Dr. Kelly. I’m 95% better in just a couple of weeks.” Take the Next Step - END the Suffering... Initial Consultation Just $43 Call (630) 941-8733 to schedule your appointment. Mention this article (CODE: IND43SCS12) Only 100 reader consultations are available at this exclusively discounted rate. Call her office now and get a full and thorough examination to pinpoint the cause of your problem for just $43. You can even call on the weekend as there is always a staff member ready to assist you. During the week they are very busy, so if they don’t pick up straight away do leave a message.

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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 Sept. 20 Willmar M. Carrillo-Lopez, 20, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI and no driver’s license permit near Addison and Michael at 6:30 p.m. A 28-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of E. Drake at 1:16 a.m.

in the 1000 block of S. Rand at 4:20 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect entered their vehicle that was parked in the driveway and stole a work ID. Sept. 22 A complainant at a school in the 200 block of W. Vermont reported at 5:56 p.m. that they were battered by a suspect. Theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 4:55 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect pried open a cash register, stole money and left the store. Theft was reported at an auto dealership in the 100 block of E. North at 3:12 p.m. A complainant reported that two unknown suspects stole multiple tires and rims from the dealership. A complainant in the 200 block of E. Terry reported at 1:26 a.m. that an unknown suspect attempted to open their vehicle doors while the vehicle was parked in the driveway. The vehicle was secured.

Sept. 19 Jesus Hernandez-Soto, 39, of Champaign, Ill., was charged with two counts of DUI and parking where prohibited near Addison and Lincoln at 4:20 a.m. Sept. 21 Lisa E. Townsend, 26, of Joliet, Dominic L. Cooper, 51, of Villa was charged with retail theft at 2:44 Park, was charged with aggravated a.m. assault/use of a deadly weapon at the Metra Train Station at 10:01 p.m. Villa Park A complainant in the 500 block of Sept. 25 N. Ardmore reported at 5:05 p.m. that A complainant in the 100 block of an unknown suspect made scratches N. Cornell reported at 6:14 p.m. that on the passenger side front and rear an unknown suspect moved a table in door while the vehicle was parked in the backyard and also spray-painted a parking lot. the table. A complainant in the 500 block of Sept. 20 S. Ardmore reported at 9:32 p.m. that A complainant at the Iowa Rec a subject was harassing her. Center reported that multiple juveniles were attempting to break Sept. 24 swings at the park at 4:10 p.m. Michael L. Gibrink, 42, of Northbrook, was charged with burglary/ Sept. 19 retail theft/possessing displayed merTiffany C. Allen, 43, of Forest chandise exceeding $300 at a phar- Park, was charged with retail theft at macy in the 200 block of E. Roos- a store in the 900 block of S. Route evelt at 11:21 p.m. 83 at 12:02 a.m. A complainant in the 100 block of E. Madison reported that an un- Sept. 16 known suspect attempted to cut off A complainant in the 400 block the catalytic converter off their vehi- of N. Yale reported that a subject is cle at 2:35 p.m. taking money out of his father’s acBurglary was reported in the 400 count. block of N. Ardmore at 8:13 p.m. A complainant reported that an un- Unemployment benefits known suspect(s) entered a secured identity theft home and stole jewelry and money. According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Sept. 23 Department, police reported no inBurglary to a vehicle was reported cidents of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC Security. HEARING

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Bensenville Elementary School District 2 in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, that a public hearing on the E-Learning Plan will be held at 7:00 p.m. daylight savings time, on the 20th day of October 2021, at Educational Administration Center, 210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL, in this school district. Dated this 7th day of October 2021 Marisol Leyva, Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Oct. 7, 2021) 404473

Bensenville The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following 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 conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Sept. 29, 12:36 a.m., near E. Irving Park Road and N. York Road,

Salvatore A. Incaprera, 51, of Chicago, was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and other traffic violations. BEPC2100841 Sept. 28, 1:13 p.m. in the 500 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported a known suspect made a threat towards him and his family. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100839 Sept. 28, 9:07 a.m. in the 00 block of E. Belmont Ave., a complainant reported domestic battery from a known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100840 Sept. 27, 7:41 a.m. in the 800 block of Supreme Drive, an officer was dispatched for three catalytic converters that had been removed. This case is

CLUES ACROSS 1. Nuclear undersea weapon 5. President of Syria al-__ 10. Partner to flows 14. “Snow” in Welsh 15. Famed Mexican painter 16. Song 17. ticks outward from the crown 18. Doddering 19. Resist authority (slang) 20. Antsy 22. Wrath 23. Spills the beans 24. Past 27. The woman 30. One has 24 hours 31. Talk 32. It can sting 35. Astronomy unit 37. Halfway 38. Chinese dynasty 39. Australian river 40. Software to transfer audio (abbr.) 41. Fabric 42. Crucifix 43. Defunct European economic group 44. “Hotel California” rockers 45. Michael Knight’s car 46. Actress Ryan 47. A digital tape recording of sound 48. Insecticide 49. Scientific instrument 52. Golden-__ corn 55. Israeli city __ Aviv 56. Sword 60. Ottoman military title 61. Aromatic plants 63. Cold wind 64. Large, semiaquatic reptile (slang) 65. Political unit 66. Indiscreetly reveal secrets 67. Comfort food dish 68. Actress Zellweger 69. Romanian city CLUES DOWN 1. One point east of southeast 2. Italian monetary unit 3. Warship prison 4. Tropical American tree 5. Alias 6. Normal or sound powers of mind 7. English county 8. Not compatible with 9. Female deer 10. Not late

under investigation. BEPC2100830 Sept. 27, 10:10 a.m. in the 700 block of Golf Lane, a complainant reported a container that was missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100831 Sept. 27, 11:08 a.m. in the 600 block of John Street, a complainant reported identity theft. This is for documentation purposes only. BEPC2100832 Sept. 27, 4 p.m. in the 200 block of E. Jefferson, a complainant reported his rear glass door broken. BEPC2100833 Sept. 26, 5:05 a.m. in the 200 block of N. Walnut St., a 52-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery. BEPC2100826 Sept. 26, 11:14 a.m. in the 1000

11. La __ Tar Pits, Hollywood 12. “Jupiter’s Legacy” actress Leslie 13. Impudence 21. Advises 23. Founder of Babism 25. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 26. Male parent 27. A type of plug 28. Capital of Vietnam 29. Fungal disease 32. Shelter 33. Finished 34. Excrete 36. Unhappy 37. Partner to cheese 38. Coffee receptacle 40. Spend time dully

block of S. York Road, Steven J. Ritt, 38, was arrested on an out-of-jurisdiction warrant in Cook County. BEPC2100827 Sept. 26, 5:16 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., Rudy Lopez, 24, of Elmhurst, was arrested for failure to appear on an in-jurisdiction warrant. BEPC2100828 Sept. 23, 10:45 a.m. in the 1200 block of W. Hillside Drive, a complainant reported his rear license plate missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100821 Sept. 23, 3:43 p.m. in the 900 block of Medinah Street, a complainant reported she was scammed via Facebook and suffered monetary loss. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100822

41. Makes full 43. Snakelike fish 44. Take in solid food 46. __ student, learns healing 47. A way to take away 49. Impart a lesson to 50. “Transformers” actress Fox 51. Spiritual leader 52. Every one of two or more things 53. Indian city 54. 17th stars 57. Weapon 58. Amounts of time 59. Isodor __, American Nobel physicist 61. Soviet Socialist Republic 62. Witness Answers on page 15

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Warriors win homecoming game by overpowering the Blazers Willowbrook scores seven first-half touchdowns on its way to a 47-7 victory

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The Willowbrook football team pounded Addison Trail 47-7 in Friday’s West Suburban Gold Conference game in Villa Park. Playing in their homecoming game, the Warriors built a 47-0 halftime lead over the winless Blazers in the annual District 88 Bowl. The halftime lead of at least 40 points

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Rattana qualifies for sectional

The Willowbrook girls golf team competed in last week’s IHSA Class 2A Glenbard East Regional at Glendale Lakes Golf Club in Glendale Heights. The Warriors finished eighth in the team standings of the 10-team event. The top three teams at the regional—Hinsdale Central, Downers Grove North and Benet Academy—advanced to this week’s Hinsdale South Sectional at Village Greens of Woodridge. Willowbrook senior Emma Rattana earned an individual berth in the sectional. Rattana is pictured at the Sept. 30 regional, where she fired an 18-hole score of 84 on the par71 course. The top 10 regional scorers who weren’t members of a sectional-qualifying team advanced to the sectional as individuals. Rattana finished third among that group. She is seeking her second state-meet berth. She qualified for the 2018 IHSA Class 2A state meet as a freshman. The top 10 players at each of this week’s four sectionals who aren’t members of state-qualifying teams will advance to the state meet as individuals. The Class 2A state meet takes place this Friday and Saturday at Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur. Willowbrook junior Mickey Martens shot a 94 at the regional. Junior Maddie Aderholt carded a 106, while senior Molly Williams posted a 107 to contribute to the Warriors’ regional team score of 391 (84+94+106+107). Seniors Grace Hayes (114) and Francesca Giacalone (116) rounded out Willowbrook’s regional lineup.

produced a running clock throughout the second half. Willowbrook has won the last six meetings between the two District 88 rivals. Addison Trail’s most recent victory over the Warriors, a 28-26 triumph in Villa Park—came in the 2015 contest. The Warriors earned their fourth straight win of the season on Friday. They improved to 4-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play. Willowbrook’s season continues with this Friday’s conference game at Hinsdale South (2-4 overall and 2-1 in the conference). The Warriors scored four first-quarter touchdowns in front of an enthusiastic homecoming-game crowd, which was treated to a brief fireworks display after each score. Willowbrook added three more touchdowns in the second quarter. In addition to seeing fireworks after each touchdown, the audience was able to watch an extended fireworks show following the halftime performances of the school’s cheerleaders, dance team and marching band. Willowbrook scored its first touchdown against the Blazers less than one minute into the game. Sophomore quarterback A.J. Palicki connected with junior Joey Tumilty on

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Willowbrook’s football team won its homecoming game on Friday night, beating Addison Trail 47-7 in Villa Park. The Warriors scored seven first-half touchdowns on their way to a 47-0 halftime lead. Willowbrook earned its fourth straight victory to improve to 4-2 overall and 4-0 in the West Suburban Gold Conference. The Warriors have now won six straight meetings against Addison Trail in the annual District 88 Bowl. One photo (below left) from Friday’s game shows senior Nick Mabutas turning toward the goal line during his 36-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. Another photo (left) shows junior Joey Tumilty (No. 10) making a 32-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. One more photo (above) shows junior defensive lineman Patrick Michael pursuing Addison Trail’s quarterback. The Warriors’ season continues with this Friday’s conference game at Hinsdale South. Willowbrook will complete its nine-game regular season with two additional contests—a home game against York on Oct. 15, followed by a conference battle at Morton on Oct. 22.

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Another win for the Warriors

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team improved its overall season record to 19-0 with last week’s 25-14, 25-6 non-conference victory at Glenbard East. Sophomore Calli Kenny provided 10 kills and seven digs for the Warriors in their Sept. 30 win in Lombard. Freshman Hannah Kenny contributed 15 assists, five kills, four digs and four aces. Senior Katie Linnig supplied 12 assists, five digs, four aces and one kill. Senior Elizabeth Bruschuk had 17 digs, two aces and two assists, while junior Natalie Cipriano bashed six kills. Sophomore Elle Bruschuk delivered five kills, while junior Hope Reckamp had four kills and one dig. One photo (above) from the match at Glenbard East shows Elle Bruschuk (No. 12) and Calli Kenny (No. 9) at the net. Another photo (right) shows Reckamp (No. 11). The Warriors’ schedule this week includes matches against Hinsdale South and York.

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Viewpoint

The Prairie State Promise is a vision for a better Illinois By Jason Heffley We live in one of the most politically dysfunctional states in the union. Our lawmakers in Springfield tax us too much, fritter away too much of our hardearned money on wasteful spending, and devote most of their energies to

serving their cronies in the political class instead of the people of Illinois. If we want this situation to change, we have to make it happen. To make it happen, we need a vision of a better way, and a plan for how to get there. The Prairie State Promise offers both. It is an agenda for change that can transform our state by eliminating barriers to opportunity and holding politicians and public officials accountable. And it addresses the

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Fun by the Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending 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 the puzzle! Answers on page 15

issues that Illinoisans care most about. It’s an agenda that offers practical, common-sense solutions to our greatest challenges, and empowers people —rather than politicians—to make decisions about the policies that affect our lives and our families’ wellbeing. Health care and education Let’s start with health care. Our laws are replete with barriers that allow political insiders to restrict access to health care, including certificate-of-need laws, licensing requirements that block qualified health care practitioners from serving patients, and restrictions on telehealth. You know better than politicians what health care plan works for you. The Prairie State Promise urges lawmakers to eliminate these barriers and stop the gradual government takeover of health care, and give Illinoisans a personal option that gives patients control over their care at prices they can afford. Another issue near the top of every Illinois family’s agenda is education. They key to success is allowing all students to access the educational environment that best fits their unique needs. To achieve this, we need policies that allow families to choose among a variety of educational opportunities, whether a traditional public school, a public charter school, a private school, remote learning, homeschooling, or any other option that allows students to unlock their unlimited potential. We also need systems that allow students to receive credit for learning wherever it occurs, because while the learning that takes place inside the traditional classroom is important, we know that students can learn through

a diversity of approaches and from a variety of experiences. Taxes and spending Empowering parents matters, and so does empowering taxpayers. Illinoisans are saddled with the highest combined state and local taxes in the nation. One reason is that the political class represents itself instead of the people. One way to remedy this is to give every voter a voice in the issues that matter most. That means allowing voter referendums on reducing taxes. And while the people are weighing in on the question of taxes, the politicians should stop spending money we don’t have. State and local lawmakers need to face up to the pension crisis they created and stop making the problem worse. That means politicians should stop serving the political class and start serving the people who elected them. If politicians refuse to deal with the problem, they should put pension reform to the voters in the form of a constitutional amendment. Safe communities and second chances We can keep our communities safe and give people reentering their communities a second chance. Gaining and sustaining a job is one of the most critical factors in a person successfully reentering society after going through the criminal justice system. However, many occupational licenses create arbitrary restrictions to gaining a license for those with a criminal record. Illinois needs to follow the lead of other states and reform our occupational licensing

schemes to reduce these unnecessary barriers. Working hand-in-hand with that policy is the expunging of convictions for infractions that are no longer considered illegal. And there are far too many people in prison for far too long, particularly those convicted of low-level, nonviolent offenses. While in prison, the focus should be on rehabilitation, to help ensure they can reenter society and make a living.

Corporate welfare and political corruption Corporate welfare and corruption go hand in hand. They feed off each other Corruption and corporate welfare divert public resources from the people who need them most to those who collude with the political class. They lead to higher taxes, diminished public services, and a destruction of the people’s trust in public institutions. Illinois needs increased penalties for public corruption, more transparency in the legislature, and an end to corporate welfare at the state and local levels. Success in business should be determined by serving customers, not politicians. We deserve elected officials who are open and honest with the public and provide solutions that empower the people of Illinois. That’s what the Prairie State Promise is about. We’ll work with anyone who shares the vision of a Land of Lincoln that is also a land of opportunity for every citizen. Jason Heffley is state director of Americans for Prosperity-Illinois. Americans for Prosperity is a national conservative political advocacy group founded in 2004.

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Volunteers needed to sort, send on Oct. 23 John Noldan, EVP of Mortgage Lending for Guaranteed Rate, has announced the company is hosting a collection drive during the month of October for care packages for the heroes who are serving our country and for first-responders. The collection is being made on behalf of Support Over Stigma. According to Andrew Winton, Guaranteed Rate’s business development manager, volunteers are needed for Saturday, Oct. 23 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at their offices at 115 W. Adelaide St. in Elmhurst. Until then, the public is asked to consider donating the following items: • Oral care – toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash (16 oz. or smaller), dental floss; • Medical – eye drops, lens wipes, nasal spray, anti-itch cream, pain reliever, hand wipes (individual), travel tissues, Tums/Rolaids antacids (96 count or less), feminine products (tampons preferred), sunblock lotion, bug repellent (lotion or wipes), first-aid kit,

sewing kit (available at Dollar Store); • Candy (non-chocolate) – gum, mints, Lifesavers, hard candy, M&Ms, Payday, Twizzlers, Skittles; • Grooming – shampoo/conditioner/body wash (16 oz. or smaller) razors, shaving gel, deodorant, hand sanitizer, chapstick, bar soap; • Entertainment – Search-a-Word/Crossword/Sudoku books, pens, playing cards, dice, travel-size games, Amazon gift cards, gaming gift cards; • Clothing – socks, t-shirts; • Cards/letters of encouragement – Please label the envelope Hero (Active Duty), Veteran or Hometown Hero (First Responder). News from home always puts a smile on their face. For more information, Andrew Winton can be contacted at andrew.winton@rate.com. For more information about the program, visit www.supportoverstigma.org or call 630-4920308.

Single Mothers to meet Oct. 10 On Sunday, Oct. 10, the Single Mothers event will be held at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road., from 12:15-2:30 p.m. Complimentary lunch for all attendees and childcare is provided for ages 3-12 during the program. All single mothers are invited to come for support, fellowship and inspiration. Our topic for the month is the story of Hector Rios, who will share “How to Free Yourself of Financial Stress.” There is no fee to attend. Masks are required. For more information about the event, visit elmhurstcrc.org/she or send an email to: janeloe@aol.com.

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Lincoln School Masterpiece

Highly upgraded brick & stone construction in the sought-after Lincoln School. This home has it all: Chef’s kitchen with high end SS app’s, granite island, formal dining and living rooms, 1st floor office, 4 large beds up, master spa with steam shower, 2nd floor laundry, finished walkout basement with bar, wine cellar, fireplace, & media room. Whole home generator, professionally landscaped with LED exterior lighting, paver driveway, patio, & walkways, and heated 3 car attached garage. Whole home backup generator, irrigation system, new vinyl fence and speakers galore - inside and out. Truly a masterpiece inside and out. $1,299,900

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President Biden has taken a plethora of criticism for the way he handled the evacuation of American troops, citizens and other friendlies from Afghanistan; a war he inherited from the previous administration. He should not take the blame for the ISIS suicide bomber who killed 13 American soldiers, 174 Afghan civilians and an unknown number of Taliban fighters who were in the process of helping the U.S. with the evacuation. Put the blame on the Taliban for allowing a truck loaded with explosives to pass through all their screening checkpoints. The explosion occurred outside the Kabul Airport where our troops had set up a defensive perimeter. In less than two weeks the U.S. evacuated 124,000 non-combatants and over 5,000 troops safely. President Biden is smarter than I thought. He ended the evacuation on Aug. 30, a day sooner than his publicized deadline. *** Ronald Reagan once said that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. I hate to say it, but I think we’re well on our way to losing freedom now. Look at the authoritative actions that many governors across the country, including JB Pritzker, have taken in the name of COVID-19. A governor unilaterally declares your business to be nonessential, and your business is forced to shut down. If you don’t wear a mask or refuse to get vaccinated, you could lose your job, or your school could lose accreditation. If you happen to express views that so-called “fact-checkers” at Twitter or Facebook don’t like, your account is either flagged, suspended or banned altogether. Now, YouTube is banning prominent anti-vaccine activists and blocking all anti-vaccine content. If this isn’t censorship, I don’t know what is. ***

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*** themselves look good by supporting We now read that reducing carbon a “cause.” emissions will mean an increase in *** electricity bills, though one politiHow refreshing to see people fillcian said, “We are working to ease ing pro and college football stadiums the burden on households as much and having a good time. That’s Ameras possible.” Oh, really? LIHEAP ica! The fear-mongering COVID and other forms of assistance only scolds would rather have everybody offer a one-shot deal, and even then, stay at home and wear two masks. it takes a fine line to qualify. How Those people like to label any large can these politicians justify adding gathering as a super-spreader, but to our electric (or any utility) bills, after a few weeks of football games especially for those who can least af- played in packed stadiums, there haford it? A state bill will also require ven’t been any problems. Hopefully an investigation into possible misuse more people are starting to notice. of customer payments by ComEd Maybe football fans will help erase in an admitted scheme to influence the irrational fear. Mike Madigan. And just how will *** that help us? Will we get some of our Let’s imagine that Trump was Our national media is such an em- money back? These politicians think president when an American drone barrassment. For years, the media nothing of taking more money out of strike killed 10 Afghani civilians, pushed and pushed a totally false our pockets in the name of making including seven children. It would story—that Trump colluded with the Russians. The Clinton campaign reportedly created the bogus story to damage Trump’s campaign, and then to hurt his presidency. The media hyped this nonsense story for years, and Trump-hating liberals blindly believed it. In addition to that, the national media ignored the legitimate story about Hunter Biden peddling influence to his father. Social media companies went one step further. Those companies did more than ignore the story. They suppressed it. *** It’s a shame that kids in Illinois are forced to wear masks in school. How can anyone believe cloth masks can stop an airborne virus? On top of that, healthy kids are at zero risk from COVID-19. Are people in Illinois aware that neighboring states don’t have mask mandates in their schools? Doesn’t that tell you something? COVID-19 isn’t affecting mask-less kids in Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa. Do people think the virus weakens when it crosses into other states? *** Of the 15,000 immigrants in Del Rio last week, how many of them were dropped off in Washington, D.C., or Delaware? *** I noticed the Washington Post gave the Incoherent in Chief (Biden) two Pinocchios for saying that his $3.5 CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Villa Park Review trillion spending plan will have a, quote, “zero price tag on the debt.” This preposterous statement is good for at least 10 Pinocchios instead of two. It’s right up there with The Chosen One (Obama) saying that you The Willowbrook boys golf team battled in last could keep your doctor, keep your week’s IHSA Class 3A West Chicago Regional at St. health care plan and your premiums Andrews Golf and Country Club. Two Warriors—(left to will go down by $2,500 when he right) juniors Brett Vandergrift and Vince Guajardo— rolled out Obamacare. earned individual berths in this week’s Glenbard West

(Continued from page 7) a 63-yard touchdown pass that gave down reception helped the Warriors the Warriors a 6-0 lead with 11:22 push their lead to 34-0 in the middle left in the first quarter. Junior Adrian of the second quarter. Moments later, Guerrero added the extra-point kick following a turnover by the Blazers, to extend Willowbrook’s lead to 7-0. Brown delivered a 4-yard touchdown About two minutes later, senior run. Sophomore Luca Parato scored Josh Brown broke a 71-yard touch- Willowbrook’s final touchdown of down run. Senior Evan Stubblefield the evening on a 13-yard run with added a 1-yard scoring run later in 1:51 to play in the first half. the quarter. Addison Trail, which fell to 0-6 The Warriors pushed their lead overall and 0-3 in conference play to 27-0 when Palicki fired a 36- with its loss to Willowbrook, scored yard touchdown pass to senior Nick its only touchdown of the night on Mabutas with 1:37 left in the first a 10-yard pass play with about four quarter. minutes remaining in the third quarTumilty’s leaping 32-yard touch- ter.

Sectional qualifiers

Sectional with their strong play at the Sept. 29 regional. Vandergrift shot an 18-hole score of 80 on the par-71 course, while Guajardo posted an 83. Vandergrift is pictured (right) after hitting a shot during the regional. The two sectional qualifiers are pictured above shortly after the regional’s awards ceremony. The top 10 individuals who weren’t members of sectionalqualifying teams advanced to the sectional as individuals. The top 10 individuals who aren’t members of state-qualifying teams will advance to the state meet. The IHSA Class 3A state meet takes place this Friday and Saturday at the Den at Fox Creek in Bloomington. The Warriors finished sixth in the standings of the nineteam West Chicago Regional. Senior Max Hirsch shot an 88 for Willowbrook, while junior Nick Chivilo carded a 93. The top event’s top three teams—Glenbard West, Hinsdale Central and Wheaton Warrenville South— advanced to the sectional’s team competition.

have been the leading story on television for days. Democrats would be running in front of television cameras to shed tears and label Trump a war criminal. Those same Democrats would then move to impeach Trump. The media would be demanding explanations from Trump and his administration. But with Biden as president, what a difference. Has Biden even commented publicly on the incident? Has the media asked him about it? Who knows? Maybe Biden isn’t even aware of what happened. *** The news media is obsessed with calling a certain group of Democrats progressives. They’re not progressives; they’re regressives. Their radical leftist policies and spending sprees certainly aren’t progressive. They’re destroying this country.

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Friday night’s halftime entertainment at Willowbrook High School’s homecoming football game included performances from the school’s cheerleaders, dance team and marching band, followed by a fireworks display. The cheerleaders, dance team and marching band also participated in Friday afternoon’s homecoming parade. The parade procession began near the Rugaard Gazebo (along the Illinois Prairie Path) and headed south on Ardmore Avenue to the school. Willowbrook’s football team earned a 47-7 victory over Addison Trail in Friday’s contest. The Warriors improved their overall season record to 4-2 with the win over their District 88 rival.

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LEGAL NOTICES BUDGET OF THE BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 WHEREAS, the Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, caused to be prepared, in tentative form, a combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, and the same has been made conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held as to such Combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on the 27th day of September, 2021; and notice of the hearing was given prior thereto as required by law; and all legal requirements have been complied with; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, as follows: SECTION ONE: That the fiscal year of this Library be, and the same is, hereby fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. SECTION TWO: That the following Budget, containing the statement of cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, estimate of cash expected to be received from all sources, estimate of expenditures contemplated for said fiscal year, and statement of cash expected to be on hand at the end of said fiscal year, is hereby adopted as the Budget of this Library District for said fiscal year. Cash on hand at the beginning of fiscal year $500.00 Estimate of cash expected to be received from all sources Taxes $1,859,500 Sources other than taxes 192,000 Reserve fund 175,000 Total 2,226,500 Estimate of expenditures contemplated Library materials 200,000 Programs 80,000 Salaries 950,000 Library supplies 43,500 Administration 39,000 Capital expenditures 81,000 Building 69,000 Grant projects 35,000 Insurance 180,000 Tort liability, workers compensation, and unemployment insurance 30,000 Construction, building and equipment maintenance 158,000 Employer’s contribution to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 110,000 Employer’s contribution to Social Security 70,000 Audit 6,000 Cash expected to be on hand at the end of the fiscal year $500.00 Reserve Fund Balance 305,000 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois as follows: SECTION ONE: That the following sums, or so much thereof as authorized by law be, and same are, hereby appropriated for the Bensenville Community Public Library District for the objects and purposes hereinafter specified for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Said sums of money are deemed necessary to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the Bensenville Community Public Library District for each object and purpose, as follows: Appropriated Appropriated other Appropriated raised than taxation by taxation Materials $200,000 $60,000 $140,000 Programs 80,000 25,000 55,000 Salaries 950,000 25,000 925,000 Library supplies 43,500 0 43,500 Administration 39,000 0 39,000 Capital expenditures 81,000 28,000 53,000 Building 69,000 0 69,000 Insurance 180,000 180,000 Grant projects 35,000 35,000 Appropriated Appropriated other Appropriated raised than taxation by taxation Tort Liability 30,000 4,000 26,000 Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance (Ill. Rev. Stat. 85,9-103, 106, 107) Appropriated Appropriated other Appropriated raised than taxation by taxation Construction, Building 158,000 15,000 143,000 and Equipment Maintenance (Ill. Rev. Stat. 82, 1003-1) Appropriated Appropriated other Appropriated raised than taxation by taxation Employer’s Contribution 110,000 110,000 to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Appropriated Appropriated other Appropriated raised than taxation by taxation Employer’s Contribution 70,000 70,000 to Social Security Appropriated Appropriated other Appropriated raised than taxation by taxation Audit 6,000 6,000

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Appropriated other Appropriated raised than taxation by taxation Special Reserve Audit 175,000 175,000 Appropriated Appropriated other Appropriated raised than taxation by taxation TOTALS 2,226,500 367,000 1,859,500 SECTION TWO: That the Secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the County Clerk of DuPage County and with the County Clerk of Cook County, within the time as specified by law. SECTION THREE: That this Ordinance shall take effect upon the date of its passage and approval, as is provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, this 27th day of September 2021. APPROVED: /s/Linda Weiss Linda Weiss President Bensenville Community Public Library District ATTEST: /s/Mandi Zalewski Mandi Zalewski Secretary, Bensenville Community Public Library District STATE OF ILLINOIS

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CERTIFIED ESTIMATE OF REVENUES BY SOURCE I, Susan Earley, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library of DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois and, as such, I am the chief fiscal officer of said Library District. I further certify that said Library District estimates that its revenues, by source, anticipated to be received during the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2021 are as follows: 1. Public Library Tax $1,504,500 2. Illinois Corporate Replacement Tax 90,000 3. Special Taxes: a. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 110,000 b. Social Security Fund 70,000 c. Workers’ Compensation Insurance 8,000 d. Liability Insurance 11,000 e. Unemployment Compensation Insurance 7,000 f. Annual Audit 6,000 g. .02% Building and Maintenance Fund 143,000 4. Fines 1,000 5. Photocopy Receipts 5,000 6. Interest from Funds on Deposit 1,000 7. Miscellaneous 25,000 8. Grants and Donations 75,000 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have affixed by signature this 28th day of September, 2020. /s/Susan Earley Treasurer, Bensenville Community Public Library District STATE OF ILLINOIS

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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY I, Mandi Zalewski, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District of Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois and as such I am the custodian and keeper of the records and files of said Library District. I do further certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of that certain Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for said Bensenville Community Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 which was adopted by said Board of Trustees at a meeting of said Board of Trustees held on September 27th, 2021. I do further certify that the attached Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance has not been amended, altered, changed or repealed and is still in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed by official signature and the corporate seal of said Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois at Bensenville, Illinois this 27th day of September, 2021. /s/Mandi Zalewski Mandi Zalewski Secretary, Bensenville Community Public Library District (SEAL) (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Oct. 7, 2021) 40515 2

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University presents ‘Living Our Values’ with advocate Jacqueline Boyd

Jacqueline Boyd brings passion and expertise to the field of aging and LGBTQ+ advocacy. A speaker, facilitator and entrepreneur, Boyd is the founder and owner of The Care Plan, described as the country’s first care management company centered around the perspective and needs of LGBTQ+ older adults. On Wednesday, Oct. 13, Boyd will present “Living Our Values: How to Authentically Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as Individuals, Institutions and a Community,” this year’s William R. Johnson Intercultural Lecture at Elmhurst University. Boyd’s lecture begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the Schaible Science Center, Illinois Hall, on the campus of Elmhurst University. The Care Plan’s model of client-directed care helps people navigate the challenges of health and aging, with a focus on the LGBTQ community. The organization offers help on same-sex relationship rights, HIV discrimination prevention and trans and gender concerns. As part of The Care Plan’s leadership, Boyd has consulted with national and local organizations such as SAGE, Howard Brown Health Centers, and AIDS Foundation Chicago to enhance services offered to LGBTQ+ older adults. Admission is free but reservations are encouraged, at elmhurst.edu/cultural. To protect the health of our community, campus visitors will be required to wear a mask during all indoor events, regardless of vaccination status. This requirement may change to reflect any new public health guidance.

Elmhurst American Legion #187 offers Medicare workshops

Medicare can be confusing and the decisions you make may be overwhelming. You are not alone - we are here to help! Come to this free Medicare informational meeting sponsored by Medicare Solutions 4 Seniors will be held at the Elmhurst American Legion Post #187, 301 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst. Friday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. This meeting is for anyone who is Medicare-eligible and wants to learn about the important Medicare decisions available. Please call 1-800-205-5176 or email Medicaresolutionsforseniors@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Refreshments and hand sanitizer will be provided. Masks required and social distancing will be respected.

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