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The Village of Villa Park observed Arbor Day with a tree planting on Friday, April 30. Pictured (left to right) at the tree planting at the village’s Franklin Park, located at 218 N. Third Ave., are: Villa Park Village your local agent Trustee Christine Murphy, Justin Shlensky—chair of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns CommisWillowbrook High School’s girls volleyball team completed its memorable 2023 season by winning sion, Margaret Schiefer—a member of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission, Villa Park the third-place trophy in the IHSA Class 4A state tournament. The Warriors defeated Barrington in SatVillage Trustee Cheryl Tucker, Villa Village President Albert Bulthuis, Villa Park Village Trustee (and me for a Park urday’sContact third-place match in Normal.

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Lawmakers decline to extend private school scholarship tax credit program Veto session adjourns without renewing Invest in Kids Act

By Peter Hancock

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Illinois lawmakers adjourned their fall veto session Nov. 9 without renewing a controversial program that provided indirect state support for students attending private and religious schools.

The Invest in Kids program will sunset as scheduled on Dec. 31, meaning donors to six state-approved private school scholarship funds will no longer be able to claim a 75 percent tax credit for their donations. The program has been capped at $75 million annually since its implementation in 2018.

Advocates for the program say without the tax incentives, the scholarship

organizations won’t be able to raise the money they have in recent years, and an estimated 9,600 students who currently receive those scholarships may have to find another way to pay for their education or transfer to their local public school.

Lawmakers passed the Invest in Kids Act in 2017 as part of a bipartisan package that also included an overhaul of the way Illinois funds public preK-12 education. The scholarship program was considered necessary in order to get then-Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican, to sign the public school funding overhaul.

Supporters of the program argued that it gave children from lower-in-

come backgrounds the ability to attend schools that would otherwise be available only to wealthier families.

But opponents, including teachers’ unions and other advocates for public education, argued that the tax credits siphoned money out of state coffers that could have been used to support public schools.

Last month, state Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, introduced House Bill 4194, which would have renewed a scaled-back version of the program. But that bill was never called for a vote.

One question that remained unanswered about the program is whether students who received private school

scholarships performed any better academically than their peers who went to public schools.

The 2017 law required students receiving the scholarships to take the same standardized tests that public school students take each year, and it called on the Illinois State Board of Education to publish an analysis of that data.

But ISBE has not yet published that analysis. Officials at the agency said they were unable to collect reliable data during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. An analysis using 2022 and 2023 test results is scheduled for release later this year or early in 2024.

Throughout the veto session, dozens of supporters of the program converged on the Statehouse wearing blue t-shirts and waving signs that read, “Protect our scholarships.”

House Republican leader Tony McCombie, of Savanna, told reporters Nov. 9 that she believes the program still has bipartisan support, and she said its backers will continue working to have it reinstated.

“It certainly will continue to be a priority of the caucus, and it certainly will be a priority of several of the Democrats in the House as well as, I believe, in the Senate,” she said. “I don’t think it’s going to be something that they’re going to want to just stop.”

25th annual Shop With a Cop takes place Dec. 2

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Lombard’s Shop With a Cop program.

The purpose of Shop with a Cop is to help bring Christmas gifts and joy to less fortunate children and their families who live in the community, while fostering positive relationships with law enforcement.

Lombard police officers pick up the children from their homes and bring them to Lombard Village Hall, where they are escorted in a convoy of squad cars to go Christmas shopping at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Yorktown Target store.

The children go shopping for gifts for their parents and family, with help from Lombard police officers, while other volunteers pick out gifts for the children.

Members of the Lombard Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association help wrap the gifts and host a lunch.

At the end of the event, the children are driven home in squad cars filled with gifts, cookies and gift baskets. This event is made possible by fundraising efforts of the Lombard Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Lombard FOP #270, and donations from local businesses and individuals. To date, the program has served and helped over 250 families.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to this year’s Shop With A Cop can do so by dropping the donation off at the Lombard police station, or mailing it to the Lombard Police Department at 235 E. Wilson Ave., Lombard, IL, 60148.

Address all mail to the attention of Lieutenant Eakins. Make checks payable to the Lombard Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.

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Saluting veterans

Vietnam War veteran Dennis Jensen, a Lombard resident who served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1973, was the keynote speaker during the Village of Lombard’s Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Sunken Garden in Lombard Common park on Saturday morning. He’s shown (top left) giving the address while Village President Keith Giagnorio (left) looks on. Another photo (above) shows Lombard resident Tony Maroney, a Korean War veteran, talking to a well-wisher after the ceremony. Behind Maroney is Lombard resident Tom Zilla, a Vietnam veteran who is the commander of the VFW Lilac Post 5815. Jazmin Acuña Manzo, a Glenbard East student, is shown (left) here singing God Bless America.

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Pre-trial release denied for Chicago man accused of stealing from Oakbrook Terrace Home Depot DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Oak Brook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion Timothy to deny pre-trial Wehmeyer release for a Chicago man accused of stealing approximately $1,700 worth of merchandise from an Oakbrook Terrace Home Depot store. Timothy Wehmeyer, 42, appeared at First Appearance Court, charged with one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), one count of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and one count of misdemeanor obstructing identification.

Judge Dieden granted the state’s motion based on the belief that Wehmeyer poses a high likelihood of will-

ful flight to avoid prosecution.

Wehmeyer currently has an active warrant out of Crown Point, Ind. for larceny, a pending retail theft case out of Cook County, and has failed to appear in court at least 12 times throughout his criminal history.

It is alleged that on Nov. 7 at approximately 10:48 a.m., officers with the Oak Brook Terrace Police Department responded to a call of a retail theft in progress at the Home Depot located at 17W734 22nd Street.

Upon their arrival, officers took Wehmeyer into custody as he was attempting to flee the store. It is alleged that Wehmeyer entered the Home Depot, selected 25 cases of flooring valued at approximately $1,700 and walked toward the exit.

It is alleged that he showed employees of Home Depot a fraudulent online flooring receipt dated Oct. 13 as he passed the checkout counter. It

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is further alleged that when Wehmeyer was confronted at the door, he fled the scene leaving the merchandise behind.

It is further alleged that Wehmeyer provided a false driver’s license as identification when questioned by Oak Brook Terrace police officers.

“As we get closer to the holiday shopping season, I warn anyone considering stealing from a DuPage County business that our law enforcement officers are well-trained and on the lookout for any suspicious behavior,” Berlin said. “I thank the employees of Home Depot for their attention to their surroundings as well as the Oak Brook Terrace Police Department for their quick response once alerted to the situation.”

“The Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, in collaboration with our local retail establishments, are committed to combat retail theft and to ensure the safety of our community,”

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Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 held its annual Veterans Day service on Saturday morning. The ceremony to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces included speeches from Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone, Amy Raffel—Oakbrook Terrace’s assistant to the mayor and city administrator—and Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Paul Esposito. Pictured above left to right are: Cuzzone, Raffel, Esposito and Post 2801 Commander Jim Blankshain. The veterans in attendance at Saturday’s service included James Erlenbaugh (below left), a United States Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. Erlenbaugh, who was born and raised in Villa Park, has been a post member since 1959. John Mellon (below right), a World War II veteran and Villa Park resident, also attended the service. Mellon, who is 102 years old, served in the United States Army during World War II.

Calvello said. “This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department to deter and prevent retail theft within the city.

Retail theft not only affects businesses but can also have a significant impact on consumers through increased costs and reduced availability of products. I applaud the swift action of the employees and officers in this case and thank them for their dedication in addressing this issue.”

Wehmeyer’s next court appearance is scheduled Nov. 21 for arraignment in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.

Obituary

MARK DAVID RAUCH, 69 Mark David Rauch, 69, of Villa Park IL, passed away at home with family at his side on Nov. 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Mark was born Sept. 10, 1954 in Louisville, KY and adopted at three days old by David and Helyn Rauch.

He spent his childhood in Winona Lake, IN before moving to Oakland Park, FL for high school where he ran track and cross country.

Mark served in the Sunday School bus ministry at First Baptist Church of Oakland Park. It was there that he met Michelle Corton and the two married on Nov. 2, 1975. The family relocated to Villa Park, IL in 1980.

Mark spent his career in the construction and electrical trades. He loved working with his hands and using his imagination and creativity to build and remodel everything from tiny closet spaces to his entire family home. He assisted countless friends and family with construction projects over the years. In 2020, Mark retired from the IBEW Local 134.

Friends and family knew Mark as a man of faith that was always caring for and interested in others. He had a great sense of humor and loved palindromes, trivia, history, and trying new foods.

He was deeply patriotic and would often stop and thank veterans. His kids and grandkids were his greatest source of pride.

Mark and Michelle had six children, Joel Winters (Amy), Julie (Doug Sapusek), David (Kristin), Isaac (Jennifer), Emily, and Levi. They had nine grandchildren: Avery and Olivia Winters, Aurora, Devin and Aaron Sapusek, Luke and Norah Rauch, Banyan and Canyon Rauch.

Mark was proceeded by his parents David and Helyn Rauch and birth mother Patricia Anne Reed. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister Gretchen Ziegler, birth father Dillard Ross, and six biological siblings.

A Visitation was held on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of a Funeral Service at 6:30 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Private Interment.

Info www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

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Slices of life

Part 2: If trees could talk, surviving a great fire In part one, Tree grew tall and firm in the forest in the mid-1800s, only to be felled by a human and cut into boards used to build a house. While most would see boards and call them such, Tree continued to see itself as a tree, because one never travels far from ones roots.

Whereas bunnies, squirrels and deer used to encompass Tree’s days, now interests included humans called Dad, Mom and a very small seedling referred to as Mary. Tree watched little Mary grow taller. And soon another little tree-human named Mikey was added to the mix.

Tree was fond of these beings and took pride in keeping them safe from heat and cold and rain and snow. Tree loved the laughter in the house and found it hard to remember the days when rabbits and squirrels were the height of its existence.

This all happened around 1910 to 1918. Life was good during those years. And then came The Fire.

Tree didn’t know much about the fire until it was right upon them.

The early evening went from windy and dry to fiery and dangerous. Tree didn’t even consider its own wellbeing. It was concerned about the humans, especially Mary and Mikey.

But there wasn’t much it could do, being a tree and all.

Dad doused the roof and perimeter of the house with water before leaving with the rest of the humans.

Tree understood Dad wanted to protect its walls and was glad. Then all Tree could do was wait.

It was a scary time. The minutes ticked by. Then hours. The wind whipped this way and that and the great fire reciprocated. Tree watched as neighboring houses succumbed to the blaze, lighting up the night sky.

Tree was sad.

Tree had lost neighbors and family.

What had been such a happy time became sorrowful. Devastating, even.

The days ticked by slowly. The fires dissipated and finally became smoldering piles of lost dreams.

Tree was despondent.

And then, there was movement on the street outside—familiar movement. It was the humans called Dad and Mom and best of all they had with them Mary and Mikey.

It was the first time, and perhaps the only time, tree wished it had a voice. It would have called out to its humans - to welcome them back. To say thank you for the water, which had undoubtedly saved its wooden being from being taken by the fire.

Instead, tree stayed silent, and gave thanks for the humans who loved him (and who Tree loved in return.)

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Mary and Mikey grew to be teenagers (a hilarious yet trying time for Tree). They moved out of the house. Shortly after, Dad and Mom left and another set of humans (Tree had learned they are called family) inhabited the house. They had little humans of their own, and tree grew to love them nearly as much and maybe even more than Mary and Mikey.

This happened over and over.

Humans replaced humans. Tree was amazed and saddened at the brevity of human life. One just gets to know the humans inhabiting itself and they up and leave or, worse yet, die.

Tree witnessed three humans die and felt immense sadness when this happened, while understanding this was how it is supposed to be. Death here on earth is only a rebirth of some sort, much like Tree’s rebirth and metamorphosis from branches to boards.

Tree has cultivated the ability to sense when a human death is near and has come to realize that death is not ugly, but beautiful. The humans witnessing the death don’t typically see this, so Tree employs a tactic it has come to know as “pray” to connect with its roots and the humans in proximity. Tree prays for the humans to see the unfolding of the universe’s grand plans—including the beauty of death and a celebration of a life well-lived.

If trees could talk, the tree at 758 Lilac St. could recite volumes. But that’s not how it’s supposed to be.

Trees don’t talk.

But they can stand near. They can shelter. They can witness. They can love.

And they do.

They see comings and goings.

They see life and death. They see the world at its best and its worst.

They can grow toward the clouds or they can be cut to their quick.

Through it all they stand by us and support us, albeit silently.

As Tree at 758 Lilac has done—for generations—and will continue to do.

As Tree only hopes.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

Transforming pretrial justice for people, systems and communities Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the author.

By Alison Shames The week of Oct. 22-Oct. 28 marked the first 30 days of the Pretrial Fairness Act, which is transforming pretrial justice in Illinois.

When the law was enacted one month ago, it made history by eliminating money bonds. Instead of the arbitrary practice of wealth-based detention, Illinois put in place sensible legal standards for intentional pretrial release and detention decisions based on the law and evidence.

Plenty of work still lies ahead, but we should acknowledge those whose efforts during the past two years helped ensure that the implementation of the law would positively impact people, systems, and communities.

More than 100 people throughout the state participated in the Pretrial Implementation Task Force. They represented law enforcement, courts, state’s attorneys, public defenders, pretrial services, victims’/ survivors’ rights advocates, and other community and justice system stakeholder groups—and dedicated countless hours to lay the groundwork for the law’s success.

While the state’s elimination of financial release conditions has generated the most attention, the Pretrial Fairness Act upended decades of questionable practices and operations. But what is remarkable about the law —especially regarding its potential impact nationwide—is that it reconnected pretrial practices with foundational American legal principles.

More than 30 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court was unequivocal in declaring that “In our society, liberty is the norm, and detention prior to trial or without trial is the carefully limited exception.”

But this explicit statement was overlooked during decades of

outdated practices, including the default setting of financial conditions of release (commonly referred to as “money bond”), which led to pretrial decisions that were neither careful nor limited.

These practices undermined the presumption of innocence. Instead, financial conditions resulted in the detention of people without access to money—and the release of others, even if they posed a danger to community safety or of willful flight from prosecution.

By abandoning the arbitrary use of financial conditions, Illinois has adopted a commonsense legal framework that honors and operates consistently with the presumption of innocence and liberty.

In this respect, while remarkable, the Pretrial Fairness Act isn’t groundbreaking. It follows other states and jurisdictions that have moved away from financial conditions of release and toward reasoned, evidence-based, and legally justified decisions about who should be detained, who should be released, and under what conditions.

With the new law, Illinois joins New Jersey, New Mexico, and the District of Columbia in requiring substantive hearings to determine who should be detained and ensures that courts are taking the time necessary for decision makers to review each case and its circumstances properly.

Where these reforms have been implemented, data and research show that they are working: The majority of people attend their court hearings and remain arrest-free.

The Pretrial Fairness Act’s accomplishments go beyond its alignment with foundational pretrial legal principles. The new law requires a comprehensive collection of relevant data to be analyzed and shared with justice system professionals and the public. Reliable data is essential for reviewing pretrial

outcomes and measuring how a system performs as a whole; it will also contribute to more constructive and evidence-based discussions about the impacts the new law has on people, communities, and the court system.

Because the new law is complex and comprehensive, it required counties to do something that many justice systems don’t naturally do: work together across disciplines and functions. System stakeholders and community members collaborated in a well-structured process that helped them identify and better understand the changes they needed to make to their pretrial practices. This requires removing the traditional barriers in the criminal legal system that can divide system stakeholders from the community members they serve.

These collaborations should continue and include representatives from all agencies with pretrial responsibilities and directly impacted people, victims and survivors, and their families.

The people working in the state’s criminal legal systems—judges, state’s attorneys, defense counsel, law enforcement, court clerks, pretrial services officers, and many others—deserve recognition for their extraordinary efforts to uphold the letter as well as the spirit of the new law.

Change is never easy. But the Pretrial Fairness Act puts Illinois on the path to upholding foundational legal principles and the integrity of its system of justice. This important undertaking is off to a positive start.

Alison Shames is a director at the Center for Effective Public Policy, where she co-directs the national initiative Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research and served as a technical assistance advisor to the Illinois Pretrial Implementation Task Force.

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A local church has two parking lots. And on Sunday, one parking lot is completely empty; all the parishioners park at the nearby curb. You have a hard time going south on one street because of the cars parking in the street. You have parking lots, so use them. Also, to the man who gave me the finger on Sunday morning, I’m sure your parents would be very proud of you doing something like that to a 95-year-old grandma. Bye. *** I agree with the caller about raking leaves and other yard waste into the street. I recently saw it in several places around my neighborhood; I even saw a guy in the act. I have a family member who lives in a town where they do rake leaves into the street and a truck comes along and vacuums up the leaves. However, he said the leaves often blow back into the yard when it’s windy, creating more work, and they clog the drains.

I have already done my share of raking up leaves from all over the block.

Please show some consideration for your neighbors and bag them up. *** I agree with the senior citizen’s comment about digital coupons in the Nov. 2 edition of Speak Out. Can’t stores just put items on sale without forcing us to download apps, sign in and “clip” digital coupons? It’s not convenient at all.

And it’s great that one of our area churches is offering free workshops about using smartphones, but a lot of senior citizens don’t want to be forced to use smartphones just to save a few dollars at the store. *** I just finished reading Speak Out

for this past issue and can’t understand how anyone can vote Republican anymore with all of the lying, cheating and illegal activity going on in the Republican Party. We are now down to just one realistic party to vote for. It’s a very sad situation for the United States. *** Black Lives Matter is a far-left outfit that has taken in millions of dollars from corporate America.

Where has all of that money gone? *** I agree with the caller about “digital” coupons and store deals.

I have only so much room on my phone, and apps take up space. I liked when grocery store chains had a “loyalty card” that was scanned, like the one I use at the gas station, to get deals. There has to be a happy medium for people who either don’t have a smartphone or can’t/don’t want to use up megabytes with apps. But I guess using those apps lets a business track our buying habits, and can further target us with ads. *** Did you see the story about a judge ordering a new primary mayoral election in Bridgeport, Connecticut? The incumbent mayor won a Democrat primary by 251 votes, but a judge ruled that two women made, or were directly involved in, 15 incidents of drop boxes being stuffed with ballots.

Amazing. I thought our elections were safe and secure. I’m sure the media will tell us this was an isolated incident. By the way, have you also seen the story about an election fraud case in New Jersey, where a city council president al-

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legedly personally collected ballots in violation of New Jersey election law and tampered with witnesses in the case? Yes, our elections are safe and secure, especially when mail-in ballots are involved. *** We are not obligated to take into the U.S. the thousands of migrants at our border. We do not know who they are or their intentions.

Migrants are from various countries, including Iran, China, Russia and other less friendly countries.

There’s a way to enter the U.S. and apply for status without breaking our laws or disappearing into our land. Migrants are given medical treatment, food, shelter and in some cases an education at taxpayers’ expense. What about America’s poor homeless and some vets? *** As for the end of the grants to allow school choice, it is my understanding that while the money itself does not come from the state, it is the loss of revenue because of tax credits to donors that hurts the state. I think all kids deserve the chance to get a good education, no matter where they live, although there is also the issue of separation of church and state. Maybe there should be a lottery so that any child living in a targeted area could have that same opportunity.

Or better yet, how about using that money to fix the school systems that are failing our children? I read that in Texas, seniors 65 and over get a “freeze” on taxes paid to the school district(s). That is a great idea for those of us on a fixed income. I know we all “benefit” for educating the future generation, but I have paid into the schools for 40

years and the school taxes make up at least 70 percent of my tax bill.

And how much of that goes into the classroom, or to the exorbitant salaries the top-heavy administrators make? And don’t forget their pensions. *** Oh boy another union debacle.

The president of the school teachers union is living in Indiana. I guess Chicago is not good enough.

You know, unions are way past their time, I think. *** Hi, this is Lombard calling. This is to the lady who is technologically challenged who’s older. I’m also in that boat. You want to find a place that doesn’t have the digital coupons; on Wednesdays go to Montrose Market. Take Swift Road to get to Lake Street, and make a left.

It’s the old Butera. It’s in Roselle.

It’s not that far. Everything for seniors is 15 percent off on Wednesdays 65 and older. Also, I hope you do some shopping at Aldi to save some money. I know Jewel can be very confusing. Good luck. *** I just had a woman driving across from me with a paper thing on her window saying, “I’m a new driver.” She was all over the road. She overshot the intersection, and then turned right. How are they getting driver’s licenses? Please, somebody has to do something because people can’t drive. Please post this for everyone to see. Thank you. *** Thank you to the House of Representatives for voting to censure Rashida Tlaib. I think it’s appalling the way she defended the Hamas terrorist attack against Israel, call-

Coming events Smartphone recap at Methodist church Nov. 18 Faith United Methodist Church, 815 S. Finley Road, Lombard, is holding a fourth smartphone class on Nov. 18 to recap topics from the first three classes: setting the phone up, texting, calling, adding contacts and adjusting settings; FaceTime, group calls, and using email, apps and Google; and how to use photos/ camera, calendar/reminders, changing wallpaper and using navigation/ maps. Times are 12:30-2 p.m. for iPhones and 2-3:30 p.m. for Androids.

Call 630-627-1039 to reserve a spot.

Agape Singers concert The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier handbell ensemble, and guitarist Jeff Kust are pleased to present their “Sounds of the Season” holiday concert at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m. The program encompasses a wide variety of holiday music both familiar and exotic, including arrangements of “I Wonder As I Wander,” “Brazilian Sleigh Bells” and “Winter Wonderland,” as well as original compositions and other favorites arranged for bells. Jeff Kust will feature on the Puerto Rican cuatro. You can learn more about The Agape Ringers on the web at www.AgapeRingers.org, and on Facebook and YouTube by

searching for “The Agape Ringers.”

You can stream The Agape Ringers on any major music streaming platform, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Helen Plum Library programs Spanish Storytime with the Language Labs Saturday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m. Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.

Turkey Trouble Monday, Nov 20, through Wednesday, Nov. 22, during Library hours Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages. Oh no! Our turkeys got loose! Help us find them and you’ll receive something special to take home. Visit helenplum.org for more information.

Program on quilts at Villa Park Library Nov. 30 Dust off your hope chest, empty the attic and pull out all your family quilts. Lynn Contri, AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser, will host a lively group discussion about the quilts you bring at the Villa Park Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. Get answers to all the questions you have wondered about them, including date, block, type of quilt,

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ing it, quote, “Resistance.” A censure is significant because it’s only happened 26 times in American history. This is the same disgusting woman who said a couple of years ago, quote, “Policing in our country is inherently and intentionally racist.” How she has won three terms in Congress is beyond me. *** I heard that two Chicago alderman want to put a referendum on the March 2024 primary ballot, asking voters if should Chicago remain a sanctuary city. I agree with them. Have the voters decide instead of politicians forcing their will on people. There’s an even better solution, but it will never happen as long as feckless Joe Biden is president. Completely shut down the southern border. *** You’ve got to love these senators and representatives with their Democratic supermajorities in Springfield. Pritzker gave them a pay raise in January, and they voted themselves another pay raise in June. Now they’re each getting almost $90,000 a year. What are we, the taxpayers who pay their salaries, getting for that? Not much, if you ask me. Apparently, these hard-working lawmakers didn’t have time during the fall veto session to call proposals to the floor to extend the Invest in Kids scholarship program. That program benefits low-income students, and will now expire at the end of the year.

I bet these lawmakers would have found time during the veto session if a deadline for legislation pertaining to cannabis, casinos, gun restrictions or those sacred abortion rights were staring them in the face.

origin and other information. If you don’t have a quilt to share, she will bring some of hers to share. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

SAT/ACT prep tonight Have questions about the ACT and SAT tests? Join the Villa Park Public Library online via Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. to learn how to succeed in these exams. This workshop presented by My College Planning Team will give you a chance to get all of your questions about college entrance exams answered. Learn crucial differences between the SAT and ACT, the best time to start studying, keys to achieving the highest score, and how the SAT and ACT can impact merit aid and scholarships from colleges. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Holiday matinee at Villa Park Library Nov. 22 Holiday Matinees are back at the Villa Park Public Library. Come see the show. The next Holiday Matinee will be shown on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. For more information, including move title and rating, visit the library’s website at www.vppl. info or call 630-834-1164.

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Retro Glow Cycles to host Prairie Path Pop-up Nov. 25 Owners want to show support for other local businesses

Brian Kalbfleisch says he is grateful to the local community and businesses for the support they’ve shown after a fire forced his new business to close.

And now, he wants to return that support.

That is why he is hosting a Prairie Path Pop-up small-business event on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at his place of business, Retro Glow Cycles, 307 S. Main St., Lombard.

As Kalbfleisch tells it, Retro Glow Cycles “first did a soft opening in August 2022, then we had a grand opening in October.”

However, “Two weeks later, a customer’s e-bike battery blew up and burned out the inside of the store,” he recounted.

Although it was a brand new business for him and his wife Amy (Minster), bicycling was in his blood, Kalbfleisch continued, and apparently in his wife’s as well.

“My wife’s grandpa had a bike shop in the 1950s and 1960s,” called Jack’s Bicycle Shop, he said. It was first located on St. Charles Road, near where Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza is located today.

Later, the shop moved to the northeast corner of St. Charles Road and Main Street, he continued, after which it closed in the mid- to late1960s, according to family history.

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brating the Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday with the Prairie Path Popup. But it is also, for him and Amy, a show of “mutual support” for the local businesses that supported him over the last year.

“This event is kind of like a soft re-grand opening,” the owner continued. “A new chapter in our business.

We don’t want to ever have that [fire] keep us down.”

In addition to Retro Glow Cycles, participating businesses include Soapy Roads of Lombard, Spiritus Coffee, the Prairie Food Co-op, Undici Gelato, A Bedside Campfire, Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace, Laurel Lee Bits n Pieces, AhlWrappedUp, Island Cuisine, Get More With Damore and De-Nise Design.

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He also attended events such as a back-to-school bike bonanza, teaching bicycle safety to children; organized some bike rides to support local businesses; and served as an advocate with several bicycle organizations.

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bikes,” such as a triple-decker bicycle and another made out of a bed frame, which were featured in several Lilac Parades.

Two of Jack Minster’s bicycles are on display with the Lombard Historical Society, he noted.

As for getting into the bicycle business himself, Kalbfleisch explained, “I was a software engineer for over 30 years,” and as an avid bicyclist, “I started fixing bikes in my garage” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Word got around and “One day there was a line of kids wanting me to fix their bikes,” he said with a chuckle, adding, “It kind of lit the spark. I really enjoy doing it.”

Saying that repairing bikes became “kind of my passion,” Kalbfleisch decided to change careers and get into the bicycle repair business, during which time “I learned about the cool bikes my grandfather-in-law [had been] working on … that were in various states of disrepair.”

Kalbfleisch also studied to become a certified bicycle repair technician, because, he quipped, “I didn’t just want to be a YouTube hero.”

He and Amy decided, then, “We’re going to open up [a bike shop] in Lombard and see what happens.”

The fire at his shop did not deter Kalbfleisch from being visible in the community. He worked out of his Lombard garage, and had a booth at the farmer’s market in Lombard over the summer, where he sold accesso-

Amy and Brian Kalbfleisch, owners of Retro Glow Cycles, are hosting a small-business event on Nov. 25 to show their support for the local businesses that supported them after a fire broke out at their shop last November. They are pictured at the Lombard Historical Society with one of Amy’s grandfather’s “trick” bikes. Her grandfather, Jack Minster, owner of his own bicycle shop, is shown riding one of his trick bikes in a Lilac Parade in Lombard.

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BOBBIE ROESKE Long-time Lombard resident Bobbie Roeske died Monday, November 6th, 2023, in her home of 55 years after a valiant battle with ALS. She was an active gardener and member of the Lombard Garden Club, enjoyed traveling, and her passion, Dachshunds. She could frequently be seen around the neighborhood walking her beloved dogs Milo & Pebbles, or foster dogs.

She received a BA in Education from Elmhurst University and an MS in Education Leadership from Northern Illinois University. She was a teacher for over 33 years; 25 years of those were spent at Glen Crest Middle School in Glen Ellyn.

She is preceded in death by her husband Rodman Roeske, survived by her daughters Holly Roeske and Dana Roeske (Paul Mateja); and her brother, Steve Szymanski of Glen Ellyn.

After her retirement, she was representative and foster mom for Midwest Dachshund Rescue. Over the years she fostered and helped to place many dogs in their forever homes.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Midwest Dachshund Rescue, 2023 Ridgewood Street, Highland, Indiana 46322, or http:// mwdr.org.

Services are private. Info: www. brustfuneralhome.com or 888-6290094.

PATRICIA POSKOCIL Patricia (Pat) Stange Poskocil, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, loving sister, successful business executive, curious world traveler, passionate philanthropist, and esteemed academic, passed away on Wednesday November 8, 2023.

Born on November 30, 1935 to the late Raymond and Cecelia (En-

gelbrecht) Stange, in Henry, Illinois, she leaves behind a legacy of love, determination, and impactful contributions.

Pat was a shining example of academic excellence from an early age. She earned the prestigious title of valedictorian at Henry High School, serving as a testament to her dedication and intellectual prowess. She continued to pursue her passion for education, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University, a bachelor’s degree in business from Elmhurst College, and an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg University, where she graduated with honors.

Beyond her academic achievements, Pat was deeply committed to giving back to her community.

She was appointed as a commissioner of the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission in 1972 and served until her death. During her tenure she served as Chairman for several years. She was a driving force behind the founding of the Lombard Historical Society in 1970 and the establishment of two museums in Lombard—the Victorian Cottage and the Sheldon Peck Homestead.

The Victorian Cottage illustrates life at the turn of the century. The Sheldon Peck Homestead is a verified stop on the Underground Railroad and was accepted into the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom. Sheldon Peck was an abolitionist and an itinerant folk artist. Pat was also on the committee responsible for creating “Footsteps on the Tall Grass Prairie,” Lombard’s historical account published in 1976.

She, along with her husband Frank, dedicated numerous volunteer hours to tape memories of Lombard’s longtime residents and the descendants of its settlers.

In 2017 Pat received the William J. Mueller Lombard Heritage Award. In 2018 Pat was awarded the Lifetime Volunteer Award of Distinction by the Illinois Association of Museums for service to the Lombard Historical Society, the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission and the Sheldon Peck Homestead. LHPC Chair Rita Schneider stated “Without Pat’s energy and dedication, we would not have the Peck Homestead. Her focus on its importance in Lombard’s history was unending.”

Pat was also actively involved in the American Association of University Women (AAUW), where she found great joy in empowering women and promoting education.

Additionally, she was active in the Lombard Garden Club and the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.).

Her dedication to these causes earned her the title of Woman of the Year in Lombard, Illinois, a well-deserved recognition for her outstanding contributions.

In line with her passion for academics, Pat began her career as a

grade school teacher specializing in Art Education. Later she transitioned to the business world with various roles in sales education and training. Pat traveled the world as a sales executive of AT&T and Lucent Technologies.

Post retirement, Pat and Frank moved to Beacon Hill where they enjoyed living amongst many of their lifelong Lombard friends as well as kindling new friendships.

Pat touched the lives of many with her quest for inclusiveness and infectious enthusiasm. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Poskocil. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Bonura (Ken Olinsky) and Julia Lohrmann (John), and her granddaughter, Angela Bonura.

She is also survived by her siblings Rita Simpkins (the late Lewis), Margi Koors, Sharon Bumgardner, and Raymond Stange (Debbie).

She was preceded in death by her sisters Jean Davis (Earl) and Jan Simpkins (Tom).

Pat Poskocil’s impact and influence extended far beyond the achievements she accomplished.

She will be remembered as a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to education, community service, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.

In celebration of Patricia’s life, a visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 25, at 10 a.m. at St. John XXIII Church (formerly St. Mary Catholic Church) in Henry, Illinois, as well as a celebration of life on Monday, November 27, at noon at Beacon Hill in Lombard Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lombard Historical Society; the AAUW; Illinois State University; St. John XXIII Church in Henry, IL; Sacred Heart Church in Lombard, IL; or donate your time to an organization that improves your community.

Info: www.brustfuneralhome. com or 888-629-0094.

Ralph was born in Elmhurst, July 24th, 1930, to August and Emma Schweppe. At an early age he began working in the family Tavern Supply business in Elmhurst. 1950 the business moved to St. Charles Road in Lombard.

While working for his dad, he met the love of his life, Elaine.

Ralph enlisted, 1952, in the Army Reserves at Ft. Sheridan, IL. Ralph and Elaine then married and were immediately stationed in El Paso, Texas, where he proudly served his country there until 1954.

Ralph and Elaine moved back to Lombard and started their family in 1955. They had three children: Jeffrey, Randy, and Julie. Ralph’s career in the family business continued and he eventually became the owner of Schweppe & Sons Food Service Equipment and Supplies on North Ave. in Lombard. Ralph carried his business character with dignity, honesty and high ethical standards. He was highly respected by his peers, his business associates, and customers.

Ralph also worked an active role as a Volunteer fireman for the Lombard firefighters where he was named Assistant Fire Chief in the late 1960s.

Ralph was an active member of the Lombard Rotary Club and the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Governors Board.

Ralph and his family were longtime members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lombard.

Aside from his career, Ralph

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loved his family. His life was centered around loving his dear wife, Elaine. They had many friends and a fulfilling social life. He loved his neighborhood on South Craig Place in Lombard, and he was a kind and helpful neighbor.

They traveled around the world together, with friends and family, including hosting several trips to Mexico with his children and grandchildren.

Ralph and Elaine enjoyed entertaining their friends and family in their homes in Illinois and Wisconsin. He enjoyed telling stories, playing bridge, fishing and watching the Cubs.

Ralph was the loving father of Jeffrey (Laura) of WI, Randy (Julie) of GA, and Julie (John) Sprague of Carol Stream, IL; proud grandpa of Brian (Steffanie) Schweppe, Brett Sprague, Melissa (Kyle) Vesta, Kelly Sprague, Carly (Mason) Madej, Caylee Schweppe and the late Christopher Derby; great-grandfather of Cassidy, Madison, Kade, Tatum and Coen; Dear brother to Bud (the late Marleah) Schweppe.

A visitation and private interment were held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oak Brook Terrace.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, are appreciated.

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LAURA RUSH, 72 Laura Rush, 72, of Indianapolis, formerly of Villa Park died on Nov. 6, 2023 Services will be held at a later date.

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RALPH A. SCHWEPPE Ralph A. Schweppe, a longtime Lombard resident and business owner, died 12:30 p.m.

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Ralph died peacefully of natural causes under hospice care at his Lombard Beacon Hill Health Care residence.

He and his late wife Elaine moved to the Beacon Hill residence center in April 2012. Ralph was diagnosed, 2017, with Alzheimer’s/ Dementia and was admitted to the Beacon Hill Alzheimer’s/Health Care facility where he was visited by family, wrapped in love, and gently cared for until the end.

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THEODORE ‘TOD’ KICMAL Theodore “Tod” Kicmal of Lombard passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. His gentle, fun-loving nature endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Among Tod’s most treasured moments were those spent with his family, a source of constant pride and joy for him. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marilyn, and a cherished father to Kevin (Maggie), Ann (Brian) Brodette, Lisa (Matt) Hichens and Steve (Eileen). He was a beloved grandfather to Rachael, Jake, Tom, Liz, Will, Kaley, Emma, Kevin, Owen, and Jack, all of whom he adored beyond measure.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests making donations to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org in memory of Tod Kicmal.

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Pre-trial release denied for Chicago man on bond for attempted murder charged with fleeing Oak Brook police Defendant allegedly robbed a woman with her infant at gunpoint in the Woodfield Mall parking lot DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that Judge Brian Jacobs granted the state’s motion to deny pre-tri- Jaquan Wilkins al release for a Chicago man accused of fleeing police after allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint in Schaumburg.

Jaquan Wilkins, 28, appeared in First Appearance Court recently and is charged with one count of illegal possession of a firearm (Class 3 felony), one count of criminal damage to state supported property (Class 3 felony), one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding (Class 4 felony) and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony).

On Nov. 9, at approximately 2 p.m., officers with the Oak Brook Police Department received information that an individual who allegedly had just committed an armed robbery of a woman with her infant at the Woodfield Mall parking lot in Schaumburg—later identified as Wilkins—was at the Oak Brook mall.

Officers located the suspected vehicle, a gray Mazda 6, and attempted

to box the vehicle in at which time the Mazda, allegedly driven by Wilkins, fled the mall parking lot eastbound on 22nd Street. Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens and initiated a pursuit of the vehicle.

It is alleged that Wilkins continued to flee the police, crashed into two vehicles, and continued to flee westbound on I-88. It is further alleged that officers with the Downers Grove Police Department picked up pursuit of the vehicle southbound on Highland Avenue. It is further alleged that Wilkins continued to flee authorities eastbound on Ogden Avenue where officers spiked his car.

It is alleged that while on Ogden Avenue, Wilkins threw a loaded Glock 43 9mm firearm out of his window. The weapon was later recovered by authorities.

It is alleged that Wilkins then struck an occupied unmarked police car before coming to a stop. Oak Brook police officers took Wilkins into custody at this time.

Wilkins is currently out on bond out of Will County on attempted murder and aggravated battery charges filed prior to enactment of the Safe-T-Act, which went into effect on Sept. 18.

“The apprehension of the defendant in this case is a textbook example of

law enforcement agencies working together to keep our communities safe,” Berlin said. “These collaborative efforts not only took a gun off the streets, but also resulted in the capture of a man suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint. We are all thankful that the woman in the Schaumburg case was not physically hurt as well as the officers involved in the pursuit or any innocent motorists or bystanders. I thank the Oak Brook Police Department for their outstanding work on this case and for their continued efforts in keeping our neighborhoods safe. I thank the Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, and Schaumburg police departments for their assistance as well.”

“This was a perfect example of collaboration between multiple police agencies to get a violent criminal in custody,” Strockis said. “The Oak Brook police department continues to utilize our technology driven, pro-active policing efforts to keep our community safe. We will not tolerate violent criminals that believe they can flee from the police without consequence.

I’m grateful that no officers were seriously injured in the offender’s reckless efforts to elude arrest.”

Wilkins’ next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 4, for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander.

Willowbrook High School invites the community to take a journey under the sea and experience the school’s fall musical, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” this week.

There will be three performances of the musical in the school’s auditorium. The first will be tonight, Thursday, Nov. 16. There will also be one performance on Friday, Nov. 17, and one on Saturday, Nov. 18. Each performance begins at 7 p.m.

The story tells the classic tale of transitioning from youth to adulthood—discovering who you are and

where you belong, falling in love and finding your voice.

Ariel is a 16-year-old mermaid who longs for adventure and to explore the world beyond her home in the waves. While on an excursion to the shore, Ariel saves a young man (Prince Eric) during a shipwreck, and an instant connection forms between the two.

When Ariel’s father, King Triton, finds out she disobeyed his orders to stay away from land and humans, he destroys her precious collection of items from the world up above.

Devastated, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch, Ursula, and risks it all for the life she desires.

Junior Gillian Falco plays Ariel and said she’s thrilled to portray her “favorite princess.”

“I hope the children in the audience feel a connection to the character like I had growing up and that I can provide them with a sliver of the joy I always experienced when I watched this show,” Falco said.

“We’re able to add a level of depth and humanness by bringing the story to life on stage. It’s an opportunity

to rediscover that childhood wonder, and we can all relate to Ariel trying to figure out her path—especially after the impact of COVID-19.”

Senior Sean O’Brochta, who plays Prince Eric, said he recently watched the cartoon version of “The Little Mermaid” for the first time.

“People can expect to see the story they know and love, but it will be an enhanced version, with expanded scenes and music,” O’Brochta said.

“When people leave, I want them to have the iconic songs stuck in their head for days.”

Tickets cost $10 for adults (13 years old and older) and $5 for children (12 years old and younger). Admission is free for those with a District 88 Student ID or a District 88 Senior Gold Card.

Tickets for the musical can be ordered online at https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/15745. Tickets will also be available outside of the auditorium.

For more information about the musical, contact Willowbrook Theater Director Regina Wathier at rwathier@dupage88.net.

The Villa Park Police Department 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.

W. North and Westwood at 5:07 a.m. known suspects removed sweatshirts A complainant in the 300 block of that were inadvertently left behind on N. Yale reported that suspects threat- a clothing rack. ened them on Halloween.

Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Police said Eric L. Jones, 27, of CalPolice said Larry Heredia, 49, of umet Park, was arrested on an original Lombard, was arrested on an original complaint and warrant for obstructing complaint and warrant on the above identification on the above date for an date for theft of labor, services or use of alleged incident that occurred Dec. 27, property for an incident that allegedly 2021. Police said Jones also was aroccurred Oct. 22 at a restaurant in the rested on the above date on an original 400 block of W. St. Charles. complaint and warrant for fleeing or Police said a 23-year-old Villa Park attempting to elude a police officer in man was arrested on an original com- a vehicle, no valid driver’s license and plaint and warrant for two counts of disobeying a stop sign that allegedly domestic battery on the above date for occurred Dec. 28, 2021. incidents that allegedly occurred on Oct. 30 Oct. 25.

Jorge F. Rodriguez, 22, of AddiA 29-year-old Chicago man was charged with unlawful restraint and son, was charged with two counts of two counts of domestic battery at a ho- attempted unauthorized possession tel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt of a vehicle title, registration and license plates, no valid registration, no at 10:38 a.m.

A complainant at a store in the 100 insurance and operating a vehicle with block of W. Roosevelt reported that un- foreign dealer plates to/from Illinois

without being here for repairs near N. Grace and E. North at 9:10 p.m.

A complainant in the 500 block of W. Division reported that an unknown subject removed laundry that was left behind in the laundry room.

A complainant in the 700 block of E. Madison reported at 5:35 p.m. that an unknown suspect damaged a section of fence around a building generator.

N. 2nd reported at 9:45 p.m. that a suspect would not stop contacting them via text messages.

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Halloween costume contest at Cortesi Park

The cold weather didn’t stop the crowds from showing up Saturday, Oct. 28, at Cortesi Park in Villa Park for the annual Halloween Costume Contest. Once again the fun event featured several celebrity judges, including Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone and Villa Park Fire Chief Steve Stapleton, along with comedian Matt Kissane as emcee. The Villa Avenue Trick or Treat was sponsored by several area businesses, including Mike’s Meat Market and Michael Anthony’s Restaurant. Kissane is pictured introducing contestants.

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Police Reports

Nov. 4 A 29-year-old Maywood man was charged with two counts of domestic battery at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at 2:36 a.m.

Nov. 3 Nicholas R. Krentiras, 30, of Arlington Heights, was charged with two counts of DUI and improper lane usage near Villa and St. Charles at 1:39 a.m.

Nov. 2 Fabian Pena, 29, of Elgin, was charged with two counts of DUI near

Oct. 28 A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported two juvenile suspects removed items from display shelves and left the store without paying. The complainant does not want to press charges and only wanted the suspects trespassed. Officers spoke Oct. 29 A 38-year-old Villa Park man was with the suspects, and they were trescharged with two counts of domestic passed. battery in the 400 block of W. Division Oct. 23 at 1:38 a.m.

A complainant at Willowbrook High A complainant at an establishment in the 300 block of E. Kenilworth re- School reported at 11:49 a.m. that they ported at 2:16 a.m. that an unknown were battered by a subject. suspect battered them.

A complainant at an entertainment Fraud, identity theft According to information provided center in the 700 block of W. North reported at 8:22 p.m. that subjects were by the Villa Park Police Department, causing a disturbance in the parking police reported one incident of residents being a victim of fraud or idenlot.

A complainant in the 300 block of tity theft.

Glenbard East Theatre presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ this weekend Glenbard East Theatre is presenting its fall musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,”

by William Finn. The play will be presented at 7 p.m. now through Saturday, Nov. 18, in Rider Hall at Glenbard East, 1014 S. Main St., Lombard.

Synopsis: It’s the annual spelling showdown, and six eccentric kids face off for the championship. Through laughter, heartache, and singing, each speller tells their touching tale as they learn winning isn’t everything. At the 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the spellers “sing” their stories and use hilarious techniques to spell the increasingly difficult words given to them. We root for all of them as the spelling bee becomes a metaphor for the transition from childhood to adulthood, with all its complexities. Who will win the final Spelling Bee that sends one lucky speller to Nationals?

Tickets are $12 for students and

seniors and $15 for adults. Purchase tickets at www.gefinearts.org The cast includes Alyssa Canton-Ahlgrim, Cheyanne Christian, Avery Corral, Serge Dulang, Tiffany Huels, Annalee Kalbfleisch, Taylor Kowallis, Salvatore Manfre, Quinn McIntosh, Sophia Opila, Allie Piña, McKenna Schanks, Antione Smith, Marvin Tan Flores, Tricia Tran, Olive Turner, Jaden Tybor, Erik Vazquez, Jake Velasco, and Maxx Weinsheim.

The crew includes Keira Alcantara, Emma Allen, Ari Bennett, Eishaal Bhimla, Abbie Bruce, Victoria Bustos, Charm Clein Cagoco, Jordan Cariño, Christina Chiero, Jason Cisnero, Sydnee Davis, Jaxson DiNikola, Raina Drake, Kate Eckhart, Ace Escamilla, Gray Gannon, Liv Gómez, Jilly Gorvett, Alexis Hoey, Meri Hokse, Carli Johnson, Aeryn MacShane, Charlotte Martin, Leo McIntosh, Emily Mescher, Nora Mucha, Zach Mul-

lins, Hassan Nugud, Maxine Pascasio, Hetvi Patel, Sofia PeBenito, Estrella Pedroza, Corinne Petiprin, Lain Petiprin, Ethan Reinholtz, Declan Robertson, Elias Rose, Raymon Siuta, Jay Slejza, Abhia Syed, Riley Tessler, Kat Theusch, Diego Tiscareno, Arianna Tsimillis, Geraldine Valladares, Ivonne Vazquez, Owen Voke, Sarah Weiberg, Tessa Welninski, Jackson Wyatt, Iria Youstra, Herminia Zacatzi, and Beatriz Zacatzi.

The student-production staff crew heads include: Assistant Director: Meri Hoske Stage Manager: Eishaal Bhimla Costumes: Corinne Petiprin Hair and Makeup: Lain Petiprin Lighting: Ethan Reinholtz Props: Kat Theusch Set: Christina Chiero Publicity: Owen Voke Sound: Jason Kane Cisnero Percussion: Axel Capetillo Bass: Krisna Khan

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when the officer located the vehicle, later determined to be driven by Castro, Castro put his car in reverse and proceeded southbound on Route 83. It is alleged that as the officer pursued, Castro reached speeds of approximately 107 mph in a 45-mph zone and disobeyed three traffic lights.

It is alleged that near 16th Street, Castro completed a U-turn and continued driving northbound on Route 83 reaching speeds of approximately 100 mph in a 35-mph construction zone, at which time the pursuing officer lost sight of the vehicle.

A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned in a school parking lot. Officers responded to the school parking and at approximately 8:42 p.m., located Castro approximately one block away from the school. He was then taken into custody after a brief struggle with the officers.

Castro’s next court appearance is scheduled July 27 for arraignment in front of Judge Telander.

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“Out of nowhere, there was a major gunfight for like 30 seconds,” eyewitness Bartosz Majerczyk told ABC 7 Eyewitness News. “I’d say, 60 plus rounds. You could tell it was two different groups of people shooting at each other.”

Another witness, who said she was at the celebration, told ABC 7 Eyewitness News “everybody started running” when the gunfire erupted.

“There was a man,” she said. “He fell on top of me. He had a gunshot wound to his leg. It was like something you can’t imagine.”

In a statement, Governor JB Pritzker said he is closely monitoring the shooting.

“Gathering for a holiday celebration should be a joyful occasion, not a time when gunfire erupts and families are forced to run for safety,” Gov. Pritzker said. “As I’ve said time and

time again, gun violence is a public health emergency in this country and I remain committed to banning these dangerous weapons and making our state safer for everyone.”

Meadows was described as a “devoted father whose life was tragically taken from us amidst a Juneteenth celebration” on a GoFundMe page set up to provide support to his two young children, RJ and Gabby.

Meadows was “a beacon of love and strength, who fell victim to a devastating crossfire incident that shattered the peace and joy of what should have been a day of celebration.

“Amidst the chaos, Reggie tragically lost his life, leaving an indelible mark of grief on his family and community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the other victims who were injured, as we mourn the loss of Reggie, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many.”

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Florida man charged with leading police on high-speed chase

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that bond has been set for a Florida man accused of leading Omar Castro police on a high-speed chase.

Omar Castro, 22, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Michael Reidy set bond at $100,000.

Castro is charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including two counts of aggravated speeding in a construction zone, reckless driving and driving while license suspended, all Class A misdemeanors.

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Craft fair this Friday and Nov. 30

On Friday, Nov.17, from 9:30 a.m. until noon, and Thursday, Nov, 30, from 5-8 p.m. handmade merchandise will be available for purchase at the Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard. There will be quilts for kids and adults, baby bibs, microwave bowls, phone holders, and many other items available for purchase. These fabric products have been made by the quilting club that meets every Friday morning during the year. The Meadowlark Quilt Club constructs quilts and other items to donate to various groups in Lombard and the greater DuPage area. Each year more than 1,000 quilts are provided to the various charities supported by the group. Most of the fabric is donated by people in the community. This is a self-sustaining program in the park district. Additional funds are required to purchase various supplies and to provide timely repairs and maintenance for sewing machines. Proceeds of the sale will enable the club to purchase additional materials.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR ADDISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Addison School District 4 for 2023 will be held on November 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Indian Trail Junior High, 222 N. JF Kennedy Drive, Addison, IL 60101.

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II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $33,609.882.00.

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Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Melissa Morgese, Assistant Superintendent of Business, Addison School District 4, 222 N. JF Kennedy Drive, Addison, IL 60101 or at phone number (630) 458-2500.

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The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $34,978,584.00. This represents a 5.54% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 were $0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 are $0.

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NIFB kicks off annual Holiday Meal Box Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off the season of giving with its 24th annual Holiday Meal Box program to ensure all neighbors can enjoy a special holiday meal with their loved ones.

This year, with the support of generous sponsors and volunteers, the Food Bank will be providing 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes to neighbors facing hunger across 13 counties in suburban and rural Northern Illinois.

Each Holiday Meal Box serves a family of six to eight, and is packed with traditional trimmings for a complete holiday meal including: Stuffing, turkey gravy, whole kernel corn, green beans, dry pinto beans, dry potatoes, white rice, pears in juice, cranberry sauce, hot cocoa, dessert mix, and canned yams.

Neighbors will also receive either a turkey, ham or meatless option— items vary by location. The holiday meals will be distributed in Novem-

ber and December by local food pantries.

“The Food Bank’s mission is about more than food. It’s also about community and connections. Holiday Meal Boxes start with the community,” said Julie Yurko, president, and CEO at Northern Illinois Food Bank. “Our donors help to fund them, and our volunteers help put them together! These food boxes are one of the ways we help neighbors feel connected to their community and celebrate holidays, which can be a precious time with family.”

Sponsors of the 2023 Holiday Meal Box program include: Jewel-Osco, Nicor, Prinova, Tate & Lyle, Kubota, McDonalds and individual donors.

The number of families seeking assistance from Northern Illinois Food Bank every day is rapidly increasing, and the holidays add to that number. While many families struggle to make ends meet each

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week, the holidays bring additional expenses many simply cannot afford.

“The Food Bank is making every effort to meet the growing need but cannot do it alone. We are extremely grateful for the generous donors and volunteers who are helping neighbors thrive this holiday season,” said Maeven Sipes, chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Northern Illinois Food Bank’s network of more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens and feeding programs, serves on average 500K neighbors a month, and provides 80 million meals a year across our 13-county service area.

Donations are needed now more than ever to help our neighbors facing hunger. For more information about Northern Illinois Food Bank, how to find a local food pantry—to donate, volunteer or get groceries, visit: SolveHungerToday.org.

The Food Bank is making every effort to meet the growing need but cannot do it alone.

We are extremely grateful for the generous donors and volunteers who are helping neighbors thrive this holiday season.”

– Maeven Sipes, chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30 P.M., at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2023 - 32 to consider a request for:

meeting date. Written comments mailed to Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through December 5, 2023 until 5:00 P.M

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Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Nocturnal S. American rodent 5. Requesting 11. Give temporarily 12. Happiness 16. Military branch 17. -__, denotes past 18. Middle Eastern city 19. Air hostesses 24. Partner to Pa 25. Percussion instrument 26. Popular computers 27. Decrease light 28. Valley in the Osh Region 29. “To __ his own” 30. Absence of difficulty 31. Notice announcing intended marriage read out in church 33. Trims by cutting 34. Impact 38. Military member 39. A French river 40. Member of prehistoric people in Mexico 43. Messenger ribonucleic acid 44. Musician Clapton 45. Greek sophist 49. Largest English dictionary (abbr.)

50. Narrow valley 51. A way to disentangle 53. Indicates not an issue (abbr.)

54. Recommending 56. Genus of legumes 58. Friend to Larry and Curly 59. Off-Broadway theater award 60. Fencers 63. Small Eurasian deer 64. Denoting passerine birds 65. Separate by category CLUES DOWN 1. Colorless fluid part of blood 2. Of a main artery 3. Photographic equipment 4. Confirms a point 5. Developed over time 6. Not the leader 7. __ Lang (country singer) 8. Adults need one

9. Nests of pheasants 10. Antelopes 13. One quintillion bytes (abbr.)

14. Japanese three-stringed lute 15. Type of cat 20. Cools your home 21. The ancient Egyptian sun god 22. Pouches 23. Trigraph 27. Form of Persian spoken in Afghanistan 29. __ route 30. Body part 31. Bridge building degree 32. Indicates position 33. Political action committee 34. Tasty snack 35. Part of a quadruped 36. Locate

37. Pitching statistic 38. Of I 40. City in Utah 41. Football players in the trenches 42. Hammer is one 44. A “nightmarish” street 45. Performers 46. Slang for cut or scrape 47. More breathable 48. Most slick 50. Provokes 51. Home to college’s Flyers 52. Sodium 54. Large fish of mackerel family 55. Zero 57. __ and behold 61. The Palmetto State 62. Popular Tom Cruise movie franchise (abbr.)

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Rams can’t keep pace with the Ironmen Normal’s Community High School rallies for a 45-28 quarterfinal win in Lombard; Rams finish their season with a 10-2 record

The Glenbard East football team’s 2023 season ended with a 45-28 loss to Normal’s Community High School in Saturday’s IHSA Class 7A quarterfinal playoff game in Lombard.

The Rams finished their season with an overall record of 10-2.

Community High School improved to 12-0 with Saturday’s win at Glenbard East. The Ironmen will face Downers Grove North (10-2) in this week’s Class 7A semifinal matchup in Downers Grove. The winner will meet Batavia or Mt. Carmel in the Class 7A state-championship game in Normal on Nov. 25.

The quarterfinal battle between the Ironmen and Rams featured some wild momentum swings. Community High School—the No. 1 seed in the 32-team Class 7A playoff field— scored two quick touchdowns to take an early 14-0 lead. Glenbard East, the No. 9 seed in the Class 7A level, then scored four first-half touchdowns to take a 28-14 halftime lead.

Community High School responded to the Rams’ 28-point surge by scoring 31 unanswered points during the second half.

“Coming out of halftime, we’re up 28-14,” said Glenbard East coach John Walters after Saturday’s season-ending loss. “They [the Ironmen] are the No. 1 seed. We knew they were good. They finished it off in the second half, and we didn’t.”

The Rams took the game’s opening kickoff and punted after three plays from scrimmage. The Ironmen then drove 67 yards for a touchdown on just four plays—all running plays.

They finished the drive with a 10yard scoring run and made the ensuing extra-point kick to take a 7-0 lead with 9:22 left in the first quarter.

Moments later, the Ironmen intercepted a Glenbard East pass and raced 34 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point kick gave Community High School a 14-0 lead with 7:53 remaining in the opening quarter.

The Rams’ next offensive possession yielded a 60-yard touchdown drive. Senior quarterback Blake Salvino fired a 21-yard touchdown pass to junior Chris Renford with 3:15 to play in the first quarter. Senior Ryan Snell made the extra-point kick to cut Community High School’s lead to 14-7.

Glenbard East’s next offensive drive featured just one play—a 50yard touchdown pass from Salvino to junior Amonte Cook. Snell added the extra-point kick to even the score at 14-14 with 1:39 left in the first quarter.

Cook caught a short pass on his scoring play. He broke a tackle and raced down the field and into the end zone.

Glenbard East senior Matt Larson broke a 68-yard run on the Rams’ next offensive drive. That run ad-

vanced the ball to Community High School’s 10-yard line. A couple of plays later, Larson delivered a 4-yard touchdown run that gave Glenbard East its first lead of the game. Snell made the extra-point kick to push the Rams’ lead to 21-14 with 7:57 left in the first half.

It looked like Glenbard East might hold a 21-14 advantage at halftime.

But with the ball at their own 18-yard line, the Rams tried a pass play in the closing seconds of the half. Salvino threw the ball toward Renford, who made a catch around his team’s 40yard line. When the Ironmen’s defender on the play fell down, Renford sprinted into the end zone for an 82-yard touchdown reception with 7.3 seconds remaining in the first half. Snell tacked on the extra-point kick to give the Rams a 28-14 lead.

The Ironmen didn’t need much time to stage their second-half rally. On the third quarter’s first play from scrimmage, Community High School delivered a 65-yard touchdown run. The successful extra-point kick reduced the Rams’ lead to 28-21 with 11:44 left in the third quarter.

On the game’s next play from scrimmage, the Ironmen intercepted a Glenbard East pass and made a short return to the Rams’ 28-yard line. A few plays later, the Ironmen produced a 6-yard touchdown run.

The extra-point kick evened the score at 28-28 with 9:01 left in the third quarter.

Glenbard East’s next drive ended with a punt. The Ironmen blocked that punt and recovered the ball in the end zone for their third touchdown of the third quarter. The extra-point kick gave the Ironmen a 35-28 lead with 5:47 to play in the quarter.

“They get a long touchdown run; we throw an interception, then they block a punt,” said Walters while discussing the decisive third quarter. “That kind of turned the tide for them. We had a lot of momentum going into halftime, but it didn’t carry over in the second half. We got buried under 21 quick ones. We tried to dig ourselves out and couldn’t get it done.”

Community High School’s defense made a fourth-down stop late in the third quarter to end a Glenbard East drive near midfield. The Ironmen stopped Larson short of a first down on a fourth-and-two run.

The Ironmen pushed their lead to 38-28 by making a 29-yard field goal with 9:18 left in the game.

Community High School finished its second-half scoring surge with a 24-yard touchdown pass with 5:27 to play. The extra-point kick moved the Ironmen’s lead to 45-28.

Salvino completed 13 of 25 pass attempts for 200 yards and three touchdowns. He threw three interceptions.

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Renford made three receptions for 111 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Cook brought in four receptions for 61 yards and one touchdown. Larson rushed for 133 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries.

While their season ended with a disappointing loss, the Rams can be proud of their 2023 accomplishments. The team went 8-1 during the regular season and won a share of the Upstate Eight Conference title.

Glenbard East then won two playoff games to advance to the IHSA quarterfinal round for the first time in 24 years. The Rams’ 1999 team won three post-season games and advanced to the semifinal round of that year’s Class 8A playoffs.

“It’s tough because our season just ended,” said Walters. “But when you win 10 games, win a conference championship and you get a quarterfinal plaque, that’s a pretty special season.”

Glenbard East’s football team completed its 2023 season with Saturday afternoon’s 45-28 loss to Normal’s Community High School in an IHSA Class 7A quarterfinal playoff game in Lombard. The Rams finished their season with an overall record of 10-2. Community High School, which is the No. 1 seed in the 32-team Class 7A playoff field, will face Downers Grove North (10-2) in this week’s semifinal game in Downers Grove. The Rams trailed the Ironmen 14-0 through about four minutes of Saturday’s game, which took place in clear and cool conditions. Glenbard East then scored four straight touchdowns to take a 28-14 lead by halftime. Junior Chris Renford (No. 18 - above) hauled in a 21-yard touchdown reception from senior quarterback Blake Salvino to produce the Rams’ first points of the game. Renford added an 82-yard touchdown reception in the closing seconds of the first half. Salvino (No. 10 - left) threw three touchdown passes in the first half. Renford made three receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the contest. Junior Amonte Cook (No. 5 - below) made four receptions for 61 yards and one touchdown—a 50-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.

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Glenbard East’s football team finished its 2023 season with Saturday’s 45-28 loss to Normal’s Community High School in an IHSA Class 7A quarterfinal playoff game in Lombard. The Rams completed their season with an overall record of 10-2. Community High School improved to 12-0 with Saturday’s win. The Ironmen will face Downers Grove North (10-2) in one of this week’s Class 7A semifinal contests.

The photo from the second half of Saturday’s quarterfinal game shows a few members of Glenbard East’s offensive unit, including senior Alexander Angel (No. 72), sophomore Elias Morales (No. 63), senior Matt Larson (No. 1), junior Ryan Kropidlowski (No. 55, sitting) and junior Michael Serna (No. 53, standing). Larson gained 133 rushing yards on 23 carries during the game. He scored one touchdown.

The Ironmen took an early 14-0 lead over the Rams. Glenbard East then scored 28 unanswered points to take a 28-14 lead by halftime. The Ironmen outscored the Rams 31-0 in the second half.

Broncos beat Princeton to earn spot in Class 3A semifinals

Semifinal memories

The Montini Catholic football team will face Byron in this Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A semifinal playoff game in Lombard. The Broncos haven’t played a semifinal playoff contest at home in eight years. On Nov. 21, 2015, Montini faced Prairie Ridge in an IHSA Class 6A semifinal battle in Lombard. The field was clear on the morning of the game, but a heavy snowstorm covered the turf during the first half. The field was plowed at halftime, and the snow subsided in the second half. The Broncos defeated Prairie Ridge 35-27 to earn a berth in the Class 6A championship game.

Montini defeated Crete-Monee 38-15 in the title contest at Northern Illinois University on Nov. 28. The Montini football program won its sixth IHSA state title in 2015. The Broncos also won state championships in 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. There won’t be any snow on the field in this Saturday’s semifinal game in Lombard, which will begin at 1 p.m. The forecast calls for sunny skies and a high in the mid-50s.

Marre runs for 183 yards and three TDs; Montini will face Byron in this Saturday’s semifinal battle in Lombard

The Montini Catholic football team advanced to the IHSA Class 3A semifinals following Saturday’s 27-9 quarterfinal victory over Princeton High School in Princeton.

The Broncos will face undefeated Bryon (12-0) in this week’s semifinal contest in Lombard. The game will begin at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 18.

The winner will meet Mount Carmel or Roxana in the Class 3A state-championship game in Normal on Nov. 24.

Byron is the No. 1 seed in the 32team Class 3A playoff field. Princeton was the No. 2 seed. Montini, which improved its overall season record to 9-3 with its win in Princeton, is the No. 6 seed in the Class 3A level. Roxana (12-0) is the No. 3 seed. Mount Carmel (11-1) is the No. 4 seed.

Princeton kicked a 31-yard field goal on the final play of the first half to take a 3-0 halftime lead over the Broncos in Saturday’s game, which took place in clear weather on the Tigers’ shaggy grass field. Montini’s offense came to life in the first minute of the second half, when junior Santino Florio took and handoff and broke a 69-yard touchdown run. Senior Cole Stumbaugh added the extra-point kick to give Montini a 7-3 lead with 11:04 remaining in the third quarter.

Junior defensive back Max Bell of the Broncos recovered a Princeton fumble later in the third quarter.

Bell made the recovery at the Tigers’ 39-yard line. Moments later, Montini senior Alex Marre ran 29 yards for a touchdown to extend the Broncos’ lead to 13-3 with 2:48 left in the third quarter. Stumbaugh missed the ensuing extra-point kick.

Montini junior defensive back Isaac Alexander recovered another Princeton fumble late in the third quarter. He made the recovery at Montini’s 47-yard line.

Marre delivered a 21-yard touchdown run with 11:22 left in the fourth quarter. Stumbaugh added the extra-point kick to push the Broncos’ lead to 20-3.

Princeton scored its only touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run with 5:24 to play. The Tigers tried a two-point conversion run, but the Broncos stopped the ball carrier short of the goal line.

Marre scored his third and final touchdown of the day on a 38-yard run with 3:59 remaining. Stumbaugh added the extra-point kick to account for the game’s final point.

Marre ran 21 times for 183 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday’s quarterfinal victory. Junior quarterback Gaetano Carbonara completed six of 11 pass attempts for 57 yards.

He didn’t throw any interceptions.

Five of Carbonara’s completions went to senior George Asay, who made five receptions for 50 yards.

“Our guys did a good job,” said Montini coach Mike Bukovsky while discussing the Broncos’ performance in Princeton. “It was a good win for us. Our guys were a little frustrated at halftime, but we started to get things rolling in the second half. Our running game was working, and our defense played really well and forced some turnovers in the second half.”

If Montini can beat Byron this Saturday in Lombard, it will secure the program’s first state-championship game appearance in five years. Joliet Catholic defeated the Broncos 35-27 in the Class 5A title contest in 2018.

Montini’s program has won six IHSA state football titles—one at the 4A level, four at the 5A level and one at the 6A level. The Broncos won their most recent state championship in 2015, when they beat Crete-Monee 38-15 in the Class 6A title game.

“Byron is a challenge,” said Bukovsky of this week’s semifinal opponent. “They’ve got a lot of good things going on over there. We’re excited to be able to play at home for a chance to go downstate. That’s what it’s all about. I’m really happy for this group, especially our seniors.

They’ve had a great bounceback.

They’ve had to deal with COVID and some down years we really aren’t used to having. But they stayed with us. I can’t say enough good things about these guys.”

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Terra Costa Howard hosting personal items drive This month, Rep. Terra Costa Howard’s office is hosting a donation drive to benefit children and families in need throughout our district, in partnership with the Abundant Children and Family Services Agency in Wheaton, collecting essential personal items such as toilet paper, paper towels, body wash and shampoo and conditioner. For more information about Abundant and their causes, you can view their website here or contact them at abundantcfsa@gmail.com. To learn more, or to schedule a drop-off or porch pickup, please call Costa Howard’s office at 630-812-9292, or email reptch42@ gmail.com.

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Warriors claim third-place trophy in Normal Team finishes historic season with a 40-2 record

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team completed its spectacular 2023 season by winning the third-place trophy in the IHSA Class 4A state tournament, which ended on Saturday night in Normal.

The Warriors defeated Barrington 25-20, 23-25, 25-17 in Saturday’s third-place contest at Illinois State University’s CEFCU Arena (formerly known as Redbird Arena).

Willowbrook finished its season with an overall record of 40-2.

“That feels great; absolutely amazing,” said Willowbrook coach Irene Mason while describing the satisfaction of winning the thirdplace contest. “I told these girls that two teams in the state get to end on a win, and we were going to be one of them. It feels good. These girls played great. They believed. They worked together.”

The Warriors won their first 19 matches of the season before suffering a loss. They then won 20 straight matches on the way to earning regional, sectional and super-sectional titles and advancing to the Class 4A semifinals in Normal.

Willowbrook’s 20-match winning streak ended with Friday’s loss to Benet Academy in a semifinal battle.

The Redwings edged the Warriors 25-19, 24-26, 25-16.

Mother McAuley beat Benet 2522, 18-25, 25-16 in Saturday night’s Class 4A state-championship match, which was a rerun of last year’s title contest. One year ago, the Mighty Macs beat Benet in a three-game slugfest in the 2022 Class 4A state final. Mother McAuley finished second (to Metea Valley) in the 2021 Class 4A state tournament.

Mother McAuley finished its 2023 championship season with a 38-4 re-

cord. Benet completed the season with a 39-3 record.

The Warriors had to wait until the end of the Mother McAuley-Benet match to receive their individual medals and third-place trophy. Willowbrook finally received its trophy at about 11:45 p.m.

The Willowbrook girls volleyball program never won an IHSA regional title until two years ago, when the 2021 Warriors won regional and sectional championships before losing a super-sectional match (to Mother McAuley). One year ago, the 2022 Willowbrook team won a regional title before losing in a sectional final.

One of the 2023 team’s goals was to produce the program’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) season. This year’s Warriors clearly achieved that

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Senior Calli Kenny (No. 9 - right) of the Willowbrook girls volleyball team provided 17 kills, 15 assists and eight digs during Saturday night’s IHSA Class 4A third-place match against Barrington. Playing in her final match as a Warrior, Kenny recorded the 1,000th kill of her Willowbrook varsity career during the contest. She will continue her academic and volleyball careers at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Senior Elisa Chivilo (No. 3 - above) made 20 digs for the Warriors in Saturday’s match against the Fillies. Junior Hannah Kenny (No. 6 - bottom left) supplied 11 kills, 23 assists and eight digs in the third-place battle. Junior Lily Javier (No. 10 - left), who contributed three kills, is pictured after Willowbrook completed its win over Barrington.

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Willowbrook’s girls volleyball team concluded its historic 2023 season by beating Barrington in Saturday’s third-place match at the IHSA Class 4A state semifinals in Normal. The Warriors posted an overall record of 40-2 during the season. Willowbrook won its first 19 matches before losing to Oak Park and River Forest on Sept. 29. The Warriors then reeled off 20 straight wins, which included victories in regional, sectional and super-sectional finals. Willowbrook suffered a three-game loss to Benet Academy in Friday’s semifinal contest in Normal.

Mother McAuley beat Benet in Saturday’s Class 4A championship match. Willowbrook’s team received its third-place trophy following Saturday’s Class 4A final between the Mighty Macs and the Redwings.

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that bond has been set for a Florida man accused of leading Omar Castro police on a high-speed chase.

Omar Castro, 22, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Michael Reidy set bond at $100,000.

Castro is charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including two counts of aggravated speeding in a construction zone, reckless driving and driving while license suspended, all Class A misdemeanors.

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when the officer located the vehicle, later determined to be driven by Castro, Castro put his car in reverse and proceeded southbound on Route 83. It is alleged that as the officer pursued, Castro reached speeds of approximately 107 mph in a 45-mph zone and disobeyed three traffic lights.

It is alleged that near 16th Street, Castro completed a U-turn and continued driving northbound on Route 83 reaching speeds of approximately 100 mph in a 35-mph construction zone, at which time the pursuing officer lost sight of the vehicle.

A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned in a school parking lot. Officers responded to the school parking and at approximately 8:42 p.m., located Castro approximately one block away from the school. He was then taken into custody after a brief struggle with the officers.

Castro’s next court appearance is scheduled July 27 for arraignment in front of Judge Telander.

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Joe Benedetti, known as “Joe the Barber,” recently retired after 50 years of serving the Addison community. The owner of Joe’s Hair Styling Unisex at 611 W. Lake Street was honored by the Village of Addison at a Board meeting on Monday, June 5, where he received a Proclamation in honor of his 50 years in business. Nearly 100 community members attended the meeting to congratulate him.

Freshman Lindsey Rugg of the Willowbrook softball team is pictured while attempting to score a run during Friday’s game at Downers Grove South. Rugg tried to score from second base on a single by sophomore Katelyn Cox in the top of the second inning, the game tiedcelebrated at 2-2. Downers Grove South’swith catcher Willowbrook Highwhen School’s Class was of 2021 its commencement two tagged Rugg out at home for the third out of theon inning.

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Reggie Meadows, died after suffering a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Deputy Chief Eric Swanson of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office said in a news conference Sunday, June 18 that at least two other victims were in critical condition.

“The motive behind this incident is unclear,” Swanson said. “This is still an active investigation.”

“We are working around the clock to bring those responsible to justice,” the sheriff’s office said in a recent post on Twitter, urging anyone with information to call 630-407-2343.

The Juneteenth celebration started at around 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17.

According to the Daily Herald, DuPage County Sheriff’s deputies had been monitoring the celebration, but responded to a 911 call of a fight that had broken out nearby.

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“Out of nowhere, there was a major gunfight for like 30 seconds,” eyewitness Bartosz Majerczyk told ABC 7 Eyewitness News. “I’d say, 60 plus rounds. You could tell it was two different groups of people shooting at each other.”

Another witness, who said she was at the celebration, told ABC 7 Eyewitness News “everybody started running” when the gunfire erupted.

“There was a man,” she said. “He fell on top of me. He had a gunshot wound to his leg. It was like something you can’t imagine.”

In a statement, Governor JB Pritzker said he is closely monitoring the shooting.

“Gathering for a holiday celebration should be a joyful occasion, not a time when gunfire erupts and families are forced to run for safety,” Gov. Pritzker said. “As I’ve said time and

health emergency in this country and I remain committed to banning these dangerous weapons and making our state safer for everyone.”

Meadows was described as a “devoted father whose life was tragically taken from us amidst a Juneteenth celebration” on a GoFundMe page set up to provide support to his two young children, RJ and Gabby.

Meadows was “a beacon of love and strength, who fell victim to a devastating crossfire incident that shattered the peace and joy of what should have been a day of celebration.

“Amidst the chaos, Reggie tragically lost his life, leaving an indelible mark of grief on his family and community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the other victims who were injured, as we mourn the loss of Reggie, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many.”

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The Village of Villa Park observed Arbor Day with a tree planting on Friday, April 30. Pictured (left to right) at the tree planting at the village’s Franklin Park, located at 218 N. Third Ave., are: Villa Park Village your local agent

Trustee Christine Murphy, Justin Shlensky—chair of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commis..........6 14 PoliceReports Reports............4 ..........8 Classifieds................10 Sports.................... ....................17 16 sion, The Margaret Villa Park Mariners recognized six Villa departing swimmers during Saturday’s meet against Police Reports ..........8 Sports Police Schiefer—a membertheir of the Park “senior” Environmental Concerns Commission, Villa Park KATE DRURY Hanover Park at Jefferson Pool.Villa Pictured to right at the end of the meet—Villa final home meet of Village Trustee Cheryl Tucker, Parkleft Village President Albert Bulthuis, VillaPark’s Park Village Trustee (and Contact me for aRoscoe, DRURY Legal Notices ......... 15 Speak Classifieds..............13 Viewpoint ................6 Classifieds..........17-18 season—are: (front row) Grace Harper KATE Conboy Knudtson; (back Viewpoint ................6 Classifieds..............16 Puzzles ......................9 Out................8 the Village President-Elect) Nick Cuzzone andCaitlin LeslieO’Connor, Allison-Seei—chair of theand VillaGabby Park Community Pride complementary row) Alexander Dean and Simon Luedtke. All six of the pictured Mariners are630-514-9961 members of Willowbrook High

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The post’s 2020 Memorial Day event was canceled the a COVID-19 pandemic.

This munity program and an Arbor Day observance. for 10 years, and Luedtke, who’s been with forof six years, both attend College of DuPage. year’s observance included a reading of the team names the Postwill 2801 members who have recentlyDean, died. who’s been with theWorld Mariners 11 years,Charles will attend theBergh, Milwaukee Villa Park beat That list included War II veteran “Sid” who School served of asEngineering. the master of ceremonies I would to for help!

Hanover Park annual 372-205Memorial in Saturday’s to improve its season record to 2-4.

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(Continued from page 20) goal by setting a new record for wins 19 lead. The Warriors closed out the in a season (40), winning their first first game with a kill by Calli Kenny. super-sectional title and capturing The tight second game of the the third-place trophy in their first third-place match was tied at 17-17 downstate appearance. and 19-19. Barrington held a 23-20 The 2023 Willowbrook girls vol- lead, but two kills by Hannah Kenny leyball team is the school’s first ath- and one kill from senior Elle Brusletic team to win an IHSA trophy chuk helped the Warriors even the since 1999. The Warriors’ badminton game at 23-23. Barrington then won team won a share of the IHSA state the next two points to claim the sectitle (with Hinsdale South) in 1999. ond game and force a third game.

Both teams compiled 15 points at the After building an 11-8 lead in the state meet. One year earlier, the 1998 third game, the Warriors reeled off Willowbrook badminton team won seven straight points to take a comsole possession of the state title. manding 18-8 lead over the Fillies, Willowbrook’s 2019 football team who finished the season with a 35-7 didn’t win an IHSA trophy, but it did record. win three playoff games to advance Fittingly, Calli Kenny closed out to the semifinal round of the IHSA the third-place match, and her WilClass 7A playoffs. lowbrook volleyball career, with a The Warriors staged a major rally kill. Junior Lily Javier assisted Kenin the second game of Friday’s semi- ny’s kill on match point. The Warfinal match against Benet Academy riors then celebrated their victory, as to force a decisive third game. After players poured off the bench to join winning the opening game, Benet their teammates on the court. owned a 17-9 lead during the second Calli Kenny, who will continue game. It looked like the powerful her academic and volleyball careers Redwings would cruise to a two- at Marquette University in Milwaugame victory. kee, delivered 17 kills, 15 assists and Benet held a 23-19 lead in Fri- eight digs in Saturday’s third-place day’s second game against the War- contest. She recorded the 1,000th kill riors. Willowbrook then won five of her four-year varsity career during straight points to take a 24-23 lead. the match.

The Redwings won the next point, “I think we just did it for each othbut the Warriors captured the next er,” said Calli Kenny while talking two points to post a 26-24 win and about the Warriors’ win over Barforce a third game. rington. “We just wanted to play one Benet led Willowbrook 8-7 and last game for each other, especially 12-10 in the third game of the semi- our seniors.” final contest. The Redwings held a Hannah Kenny piled up 11 kills, slim 16-14 lead later in the game. 23 assists and eight digs in the They then won seven straight points season-ending match against Barto take a 23-14 lead. rington. Chivilo made 20 digs for Willowbrook senior Calli Ken- the Warriors in their win over the ny supplied 12 kills, 12 assists and Fillies. Marinier provided eight kills 13 digs in Friday’s semifinal match and four digs. Bruschuk bashed four against Benet. Her sister—junior kills. Senior Eliza Ramey and Javier Hannah Kenny—provided 10 kills, hit three kills each. Senior Keri Os15 assists and 12 digs. Junior Anna trowski made eight digs.

Marinier contributed seven kills and “I don’t think anybody outside of four digs for the Warriors, while se- our team will ever understand the nior Elisa Chivilo made 15 digs. connection we all have and how fun Willowbrook won six straight it is to play with each other,” said points to take a 10-6 lead over Bar- Hannah Kenny, who has already rington in the opening game of Sat- committed to play collegiately at urday’s third-place match. The War- the University of Louisville after riors’ lead stood at 20-19 later in the she graduates from Willowbrook in opening game. Willowbrook then 2025. “It’s an experience I probably won four straight points to take a 24- won’t have again.”

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 79241 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 19, 2023, wherein the business firm of PAITHANI A FAMILY HERLOOM, 3251 HOPEWELL DRIVE, AURORA, IL 60502 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Madhumeeta R. Chandge, 3251 Hopewell Drive, Aurora, IL 60502.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2023.

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