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During his time on the Board, Olson has been on the following District 88 Board of Education committees: Finance, Employee Recognition, Foundation, Technology Planning, Behavioral Interventions, Building and Grounds, Citizen Advisory Councils, Board Scholarship, Evaluation/Compensation, Negotiations, Policy and LEND. Olson’s connection to District 88 goes beyond serving as a board member – he also is a parent of three sons who are Willowbrook graduates, and he served as a board member on the Willowbrook Athletic Booster Club.

Olson was honored for his accomplishment during the IASB DuPage Division Meeting on Oct. 21 in Glen Ellyn.

Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Secretary of State Police will be conducting parking stings at shopping malls statewide throughout the holiday season and ticketing individuals who illegally park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.

“Our mission is not to issue tickets, but to ensure that accessible parking spaces are available to those who need them,” said White.

“Parking illegally in a space reserved for people with disabilities means a possible driver’s license suspension and a hefty fine, money which could otherwise be used on gifts. Remember, if you don’t belong there, don’t park there.”

Drivers caught misusing a placard face a six-

month driver’s license suspension and a $600 fine. Repeat violators will face a one-year driver’s license suspension and a $750 fine for a second offense; for third or subsequent offenses, violators will face a $1,000 fine plus a oneyear driver’s license revocation. The fine for parking in an accessible parking space without a disability placard or disability license plates can be up to $350. Using a deceased person’s placard or a fraudulent placard can result in a $2,500 fine and one-year revocation of a driver’s license.

Currently, there are 530,498 permanent placards, 34,965 meter-exempt placards, 50,721 disability plates and 6,944 disabled veteran plates registered in Illinois.

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Park Place welcomes new TC school liaisons Intergenerational program brings students, seniors together

Since Park Place opened nearly 10 years ago, the facility has been fortunate to have a robust collaboration with the teachers and students at Timothy Christian Schools.

Their award- winning intergenerational program has been a delight to everyone who has been involved over the years.

Joy Perley Mary Perley For the 2021-22 school year, they said goodbye to their good friend and former Timothy Christian li- ley and Joy Perley, the new Park aison Jay Evenhouse and gave a Place liaisons.

Mary teaches English and world warm welcome to sisters Mary Per-

history at the high school, as well as leads the World View (International Student) program. She serves as the liaison for high school students.

Joy leads the Advanced Learning (gifted) program in the middle school and elementary school and serves as their liaison to Park Place.

Mary and Joy began by coordinating a new event: a Park Place Welcome Back to School Reception during teacher orientation week at Timothy Christian. All the teachers were invited to get a look at Park

Place and meet the residents. Resident ambassadors offered tours, and the teachers left with iced coffee and cookies.

As usual, the program enjoyed an adapted-for-safety version of the annual pasta dinner with the Timothy Christian boys soccer team. This year’s dinner was dedicated to Park Place resident Jack Cashman, who passed away in January. Cashman was the “founding father” of the Park Place Booster Club that supported the intergener-

ational program.

After the students sang the Timothy Christian School fight song, they left with to-go pasta dinners.

Mary and Joy continue to host a meet-and-greet monthly in the Park Place Bistro and have been active in engaging with residents and finding ways to connect students and residents. Park Place is grateful for Mary and Joy, and they anticipate many more years of engaging intergenerational programs ahead.

Federal investment to rebuild infrastructure, creates jobs United States Chamber sees ‘big wins’ for economy

On Monday, Nov. 15, U.S. President Joseph R. Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to start rebuilding America and turbocharge our nation’s economic growth—including at least $17 billion to fund projects across the state of Illinois.

The bipartisan legislation includes around $550 billion in new federal investment in America’s roads and bridges, water infrastructure, resilience, internet, and more, and will add, on average, an estimated two million jobs per year over the course of the next decade.

The United States Chamber of Commerce has spent months advocating with White House officials, congressional leaders from both parties, business and labor leaders spanning industries, and local communities across the country and local chambers to ensure passage of the legislation.

Here are five big wins for America’s economy, according to the U.S. Chamber, now that the legislation has passed:

cess to prevent federal bureaucracy from blocking the growth, development and job creation that this bill makes possible.

Upgrades all physical infrastructure In addition to serving as the large investment in roads, bridges and passenger rail in more than a century, the package also represents the largest federal investment in public transportation, clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in American history.

It will connect 14 million Americans to broadband internet services and provide clean drinking water for 10 million families and 400,000 schools and childcare facilities.

Make historic investment to address climate change The bill includes a climate title within its surface transportation provision—a first for major federal legislation—to help ensure that America’s infrastructure is built to withstand the winds, rising waters and natural disasters likely to be wrought by climate change in the decades to come. Some $100B has been allotted in total climate, energy and sustainability investment—making it the largest federal climate legislation in U.S. history.

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Willowbrook’s principal receives honor from the Illinois Principals Association

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Willowbrook High School Principal Dr. Dan Krause recently received the 2021 Herman Graves Award from the Illinois Principals Association (IPA).

The award, which Dr. Dan Krause is sponsored by Horace Mann Companies, was established in 1991 to recognize outstanding service to the IPA. Herman Graves was selected as the first honoree, and the award was established because of the intrinsic contributions he made to the associ-

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ation and his enthusiasm for the profession. Regional winners are chosen from the 21 regional areas of the IPA. From these elite administrators, a state winner is chosen by a committee composed of IPA past presidents.

“Dr. Krause is an exceptional leader,” said Dr. Jason Leahy, IPA Executive Director. “His thoughtful, level-headed manner served his students and learning organization well, but it was critical to helping the IPA navigate the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Krause’s efforts helped ensure the IPA was on strong footing to provide continuous support to our members over the last 18-plus months.”

Krause has been a member of the IPA for 19 years. During that time, he has served on the IPA Board of Directors as President during the 2019-20 school year, State Director on the IPA Board of Directors, Region Board Member and Awards Chairperson for the DuPage Region.

He has participated in the IPA Professional Development Committee and planning committees for the IPA Annual Education Leaders Conference.

Krause also has represented the IPA at the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Advocacy Conference, has presented at numerous IPA and NASSP conferences and participated in the State

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Locally, Krause has served as lead facilitator for the DuPage County High School Principal Collaborative to support the work of leaders throughout the region and beyond in their school improvement initiatives.

The program has become a recognized Administrator Academy by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and, through a partnership with University of Illinois Chicago, participation has expanded to more than 30 education leaders in five IPA regions.

Krause also has been recognized as a finalist for the Golden Apple Stanley C. Golder Leadership Award (2016), IPA DuPage Region High School Principal of the Year (2013), ISBE’s “Those Who Excel” and a previous ISBE Technology Literacy Grant Recipient.

Krause began his career in 1995 as a math teacher at Alan B. Shepard High School. He continued teaching at Niles North High School and eventually served as Director of Mathematics and Science for Niles Township High School District 219.

From 2000 to 2002, Krause served as Division Chairperson for Mathematics and Applied Technology at Victor J. Andrew High School. Since 2002, Krause has served as an administrator in DuPage High School District 88. He was an Assistant Principal at Addison Trail and Willowbrook and has been Principal of Willowbrook since 2007.

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The Willowbrook Parent Organization (WPO) held its fifth Craft Fair in the Villa Park school’s field house on Nov. 13. About 1,000 people attended the event, which featured 89 vendors. Proceeds from the WPO Craft Fair will benefit Willowbrook students through scholarships and other support needs.

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Joyful Traditions in Villa Park returns in 2021 Large crowds expected at Saturday’s event

Villa Park’s annual Joyful Traditions celebration will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Village of Villa Park and the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce, will be held near the Rugaard Gazebo along the Illinois Prairie Path, just west of Ardmore Avenue.

The regular Joyful Traditions gathering did not take place last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s in-person event will offer the usual attractions, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children and their families will be able to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and pose for photos under the gazebo.

This year’s Joyful Traditions attractions also include trolley rides, a petting zoo, a S’more station, food sales and caroling from members of the Willowbrook High School Concert Choir.

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Jury finds former Chicago man guilty of first-degree murder well-being check, officers with the Woodridge Police Department discovered the deceased body of Cecily Dickey in her apartment.

She had been repeatedly stabbed and choked.

An investigation into the murder led authorities to Luckett who was already in custody after he was arrested by Cook County authorities on unrelated charges several days after the murder.

An investigation into the murder conducted by the Woodridge Police Department found that on the evening of Oct. 16, 2015, Dickey drove to Chicago, picked up Luckett and brought him back to her apartment.

At approximately 3 a.m. the following morning, a verbal argument ensued between Dickey and Luckett.

As the argument turned physical in nature, Dickey ran to the bathroom in an attempt to get away from Luckett.

Luckett chased after Dickey and stabbed her in the stomach.

Dickey then ran out of the bathroom at which time Luckett grabbed her, knocked her to the

floor, continued to stab her and choked her as well.

Following the murder, Luckett stole Dickey’s cellular phone, debit card and car and fled the scene.

An autopsy concluded the cause of Dickey’s death was multiple stab wounds.

On Dec. 16, 2015, Luckett appeared in Bond Court where he was ordered to be held without bond.

Democrats deny racial gerrymandering in legislative maps

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Lawyers for the General Assembly’s Democratic leaders filed documents in federal court last week, denying that newly drawn state legislative district maps amount to racial gerrymandering—instead accusing the plaintiffs in the three lawsuits of trying to use race to redraw districts for their own purposes.

The filings are the Democrats’ response to proposed changes in the district maps submitted recently by Republican leaders, a Latino advocacy group in Chicago and Black civil rights groups in the Metro East region.

A three-judge federal court panel in Chicago is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the three separate cases starting Tuesday, Dec. 7.

The new maps will determine how communities across the state are represented in the General Assembly in Springfield for the next 10 years.

Due in large part to the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau did not release official, detailed numbers from the 2020 census until mid-August.

Lawmakers then called a special session to adjust the initial maps they had approved in the spring—maps that were based on population estimates from survey data—and passed a new set of maps Aug. 31. Pritzker signed them into law Sept. 24.

Among other things, the census numbers showed Illinois had lost population overall since the 2010 census.

But there had been a substantial increase in the state’s Latino population while Black and white populations both declined.

In separate suits, Republican leaders and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, or MALDEF, both argued that despite the growth in the Latino population, the new maps actually reduce the number of districts in which Latinos make up a majority, or a large plurality, of the voting age population.

They argued that violates both the U.S. Constitution and the federal

Voting Rights Act of 1965.

In another suit, the East St. Louis Branch of the NAACP, along with the NAACP’s state chapter and the United Congress of Community and Religious Organizations, argued that in the Metro East area, concentrated areas of Black voters were split into three separate House districts solely for the purpose of protecting white Democratic incumbents.

All three suits name Senate President Don Harmon, of Oak Park, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, of Hillside, and the Illinois State Board of Elections as defendants.

In their court filing, however, lawyers for the Democratic leaders denied any constitutional or legal violation.

“The September Redistricting Plan ... protects minority voting strength and provides Hispanic and Black voters more than an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice,” their brief states. “The three plaintiffs have failed to provide evidence to support otherwise and have not demonstrated that the September Redistricting Plan violates the Voting Rights Act or the U.S. Constitution.”

Earlier last month, the three sets of plaintiffs submitted their proposed revisions to the maps. MALDEF proposed changes in the Chicago area that would create 10 largely-Latino districts in the Chicago area, while Republicans proposed creating an 11th Latino district in Aurora.

The NAACP plaintiffs and the Republicans both proposed redrawing the Metro East region to create a largely-Black House district in East St. Louis.

In their response, however, the Democratic leaders argue that none of those proposals overlap with each other and that each would have ripple effects that would affect neighboring districts that have not been contested.

“In other words, plaintiffs have proposed three competing remedial plans, with no proposal for reconciling the differences,” attorneys for the Democrats wrote.

He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time.

“A jury found Launden Luckett responsible for the brutal murder of Cecily Dickey,” Berlin said.

“While their verdict cannot bring Cecily back to those who loved her, perhaps their finding will provide some measure of justice knowing the man responsible for her murder will face severe consequences for his actions.”

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that a jury has found Launden Luckett, 33, formerly of Chicago, guilty of first-degree Launden Luckett murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend in 2015.

The jury reached their verdict after approximately two hours of deliberations following a five-daylong trial in front of Judge Jeffrey MacKay. On Oct. 19, 2015, following a

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Police Reports Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims.

Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

counts of DUI in the 100 block of E. subject opened the front door with a North at 2:03 a.m. firearm in their hand.

A complainant in the 1-100 block Nov. 19 of W. North reported at 5:09 p.m. that Jose C. Alcanta-Ruiz, 39, of Au- they located a GPS tracking device rora, was charged with two counts taped under their vehicle. of DUI, attempted battery/making physical contact of an insulting or Nov. 17 provoking nature, improper lane usDamion M. Thelmon, 34, of Chiage, disobeying a stop sign and no cago, was charged with burglary/ insurance near W. St. Charles and N. retail theft/ possession of displayed Yale at 12:28 a.m. merchandise exceeding $300 with Addison Theft was reported at a store in the prior convictions at a store in the 900 Editor’s note: There were no re- 400 block of W. North at 6:13 p.m. block of S. Route 83 at 10:50 a.m. ports submitted by the Addison Po- A complainant reported that an unA 24-year-old Villa Park woman lice Department last week. known suspect stole their cellphone was charged with two counts of dofrom their coat pocket. mestic battery and interfering with Villa Park the reporting of domestic violence in Nov. 20 Nov. 18 the 300 block of N. Illinois at 5:16 Manolo T. Funes-Carrillo, 23, of A complainant in the 500 block of p.m.

Villa Park, was charged with two N. Yale reported at 1:24 p.m. that a A complainant in the 300 block of E. Elm reported at 1:53 p.m. that two suspects were mutually physically fighting in the front yard. The complainant wanted one of the susNOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX pects to be trespassed. Officers were unable to make contact with the susINCREASE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT pects.

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I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for School District No. 45, DuPage County for 2021 will be held on December 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Middle School Cafeteria, 255 W. Vermont Street in Villa Park, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact the District’s Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Jeff Eagan, 255 W. Vermont St., Villa Park, Illinois 60181, telephone number (630) 516-7700.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for the year 2020 were $37,602,938.22.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2021 are $40,830,000.00. This represents a 8.58% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2020 were $5,364.866.31.

Nov. 14 Gonzalo Lopez, 32, of Villa Park, was charged with two counts of DUI, endangering the health or life of a child, transportation or possession of open alcohol by a driver, driver failure to secure a seatbelt for a child, no valid driver’s license and no insurance in the 300 block of W. North at 6:04 a.m.

Katina M. Martell, 40, of Roselle, was charged with theft/unauthorized

control not exceeding $500 at a store in the 100 block of W. St. Charles at 2:44 p.m.

Elias J. McMahon, 27, of Oakbrook Terrace, was charged with two counts of DUI, no valid driver’s license and failure to report a accident to police authority by a driver in the 300 block of E. Kenilworth at 12:10 a.m.

Fraud According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported three incidents of residents being a victim of fraud.

Bensenville The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Nov. 22, 10:13 a.m. in the 900 block of Supreme Drive, a complainant reported a cargo container was found to be missing from the company’s lot. This case is under investigation. BEPC2101002.

Nov. 19, 9:05 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. Church Road, a complainant reported she found her handgun missing from her unlocked vehicle. This case is under investigation.

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The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2021 are $5,312,210.00. This represents a 0.98% decrease over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2020 were $42,967,804.53.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2021 are $46,142,210.00. This represents a 7.39% increase over the previous year.

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Nov. 18, 3:07 p.m. in the 200 block of Mohawk Drive, a complainant reported a known suspect violated an order of protection. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100994.

Nov. 18, 5:01 p.m. in the 600 block of George Street, a complainant reported finding one spent casing and two unspent casings from a handgun. This case is under investigation.

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Nov. 18, 6:38 p.m. near S. John St. and River Forest Drive, Michael A. Provenzano, 27, of Downers Grove, was arrested on two outstanding arrest warrants. BEPC2100996.

Nov. 17, 12:10 p.m. in the 400 block of Diana Court, a complainant reported being harassment via text message by a possible known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2100992.

Two men charged with carjacking elderly couple at gunpoint in Willowbrook

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Willowbrook Chief of Police Robert Schaller have announced that two men presently in custody in Indiana on unrelated charges have been charged with carjacking an elderly couple’s 2021 BMW 840i at gunpoint from a Willowbrook gas station.

Kevin Sanders, 22, of West Lafayette and Antonio Davis, 20, of Chicago, have both been charged in the incident. Both men are facing charges of aggravated vehicular hijacking (Class X felony), aggravated battery (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 3 felony).

Sanders has also been charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon (Class 3 felony) while Davis is facing additional charges of armed robbery with a firearm (Class X felony), aggravated robbery with a dangerous weapon (Class 1 felony) and two counts of robbery (Class 1 and Class 2 felony).

On July 15, at approximately 2:47 p.m., the couple stopped at the Citgo Gas Station, located at 6900 Kingery Highway in Willowbrook.

The female victim entered the store and upon her return to her vehicle, it is alleged that two individuals, later identified as Davis and Sanders, exited the rear doors of a stolen Dodge Durango and approached the couple’s BMW with each defendant going towards the opposite sides of the victims’ car.

It is alleged that Sanders approached the passenger side of the vehicle carrying a long gun and that he shoved the female victim away from the vehicle causing bruising to her body. It is alleged that at the same time, Davis approached the driver’s side of the BMW, pointed a firearm at the male victim’s head and ordered him out of the vehicle.

It is further alleged that Davis and Sanders stole personal items from the couple including cellular phones, cash, the man’s wallet and the wom-

See CARJACKED, Page 17

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Villa Park Library events at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. in Oakbrook Terrace. This drop-in program is for young children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Upcoming sessions will be held Monday, Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Storytimes will take place indoors in the event of inclement Thursday, Dec. 22 weather. The Oakbrook Terrace Park Library hosting District requires masks while indoors holiday matinee regardless of vaccination status. RegThe Villa Park Public Library will istration is not required. hold a holiday matinee for children of all ages at 1 p.m. Registration is not In-person Marvelous Mornings required. Face masks are required to story times return to Library enter the library by all individuals over Marvelous Mornings story times are age 2 who can medically tolerate it, re- back in-person at the Villa Park Pubgardless of vaccination status. lic Library. Young children of all ages and their adults are invited to enjoy Ongoing programs stories, songs, and activities, including Library holding Teen a “make and take” project to enjoy toWriting Contest gether. Upcoming sessions will be held The Villa Park Public Library is on Saturdays, Dec. 4, and Dec. 18. at holding a Teen Writing Contest: Short 11 a.m. Sessions will be held in person Stories! in honor of NaNoWriMo (Na- at the library. Masks are required. Regtional Novel Writing Month). All stu- istration is also required. dents in grades 6 through 12 are invited to participate by submitting an original Weekly In-house story short story, The theme is: LIGHT. times at the Library Participants are encouraged to interThe Villa Park Public Library’s pret this in any way they wish. This Youth Services Department is pleased is a wonderful opportunity for young to welcome youngsters back for weekwriters to be creative and express their ly in-house story times. Toddler Time is ideas! Winners will be announced in being held on Mondays or Thursdays December. For official contest details from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Walkers up to and rules, visit the library’s website at age 3 and their adults will enjoy stories, vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime. Babies and Books are being Storytime at Oakbrook Terrace held on Tuesdays or Thursdays from Park District Dec. 13 9:30 to 10 a.m.

The Villa Park Public Library will Pre-walkers and their adults will get hold Rhythm & Rhyme Communi- introduced to the world of language ty Storytimes outdoors at the Oak- and books through music and singing, brook Terrace Park District, located stories and rhymes.

Editor’s note: Unless otherwise indicated, information on each of the following events and programs can be found by visiting the library’s website at vppl.info or by calling 630-834-1164.

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White House signs the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law

By U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi On Nov. 15, I had the honor of joining President Biden at the White House as he signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law surrounded by both Democrats and Republicans.

This infrastructure bill makes crucial investments in our country, our economy, and our state. It will help repair the bridges in our district that are currently classified as structurally deficient while expanding broadband access to many of the 228,000 Illinoisians who currently don’t have it.

The new law will also invest in our drinking water, public transit, and electric vehicles. Our country is getting a long-awaited infrastructure upgrade because of this law, and I was honored to support it.

I’m also proud that the infrastructure package includes the States Afforded Funding Extensions to Oppose Driving Recklessly in Vehicular Engagements (SAFE TO DRIVE) Act, which I authored with colleagues in the House and Senate. Distracted driving— driving while also trying to text, call, clean, eat, or any other activity—killed over 3,000 people in 2019.

My SAFE TO DRIVE Act ensures that more states can qualify to receive grants if they implement laws banning all non-navigational mobile device viewing while driving.

House passes Build Back Better Act Recently, I voted yes on the Build Back Better Act, which will help American families as we recover from the pandemic, combat inflation and turn to the opportunities ahead. This bill will cut childcare expenses in half for most families, which will not only reduce that financial burden, but also allow many Americans who left the workforce during the pandemic to return to work. To

combat climate change, we have included the largest investments in clean energy and green technology in American history, creating jobs while we cut emissions.

In this bill, we also increased access to quality, affordable health care by lowering Affordable Care Act premiums, capping insulin prices and out-of-pocket costs for seniors for prescription drugs, and allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices.

The Build Back Better Act also increases the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, so that Illinoisians are not double paying on taxes.

My Select Subcommittee on COVID hearing in Chicago on vaccines Last month, I presided over a hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis in Chicago on the topic of vaccine distribution and building vaccine confidence among the population. I was honored to welcome Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, as witnesses in our panel discussion, as well as other public health officials and community leaders.

Nationwide, more than 20 percent of all adults and children over the age 12 have not yet received even one dose of vaccine.

Without the vaccine, people are six times more likely to get coronavirus.

During our hearing, we noted the importance of hyper-local efforts to increase vaccine confidence and access, and this includes the importance of trusted community leaders who can fight misinformation campaigns.

I presided over this hearing to shed light on the work that our Chicago leaders have been doing to vaccinate our communities and to learn about the best practices in continuing this effort to vaccine the country and end this pandemic.

Raja Krishnamoorthi represents Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, which includes parts of Addison, Wood Dale, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Villa Park and Lombard.

Better politics, smarter government: Challenging Illinois to prepare for the future Editor’s note: This op-ed was distributed by Capitol News Illinois on behalf of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own.

By John T. Shaw Those in government rarely have time to extract themselves from the relentless rush of daily drama and urgent deadlines to think about the future.

Former North Carolina Gov. Terry Sanford once observed there is no one in the governor’s office looking out the window, pondering the problems of the future. Former Congressman Lee Hamilton of Indiana made the same point, writing that members of Congress “never have time to put their feet up on their desks, look out the window, and think about long-term challenges coming at us down the road.”

The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute welcomes the challenge to help Illinois—and Illinoisans— prepare for what’s ahead with our Future of Illinois Project. We are guided by the instructions that thenU.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson gave to his new Policy and Planning staff in 1948 when he told them to “look ahead, not into the distant future, but beyond the visions of the operating officers caught in the smoke and crises of current battles: far enough ahead to see the emerging form of things to come and outline what should be done to meet or anticipate them.”

The institute looks forward to convening leading demographers, historians, political scientists, futurists, philanthropists and business leaders to peer out over the horizon and assess fundamental challenges facing Illinois over the next three decades—from now until 2050.

We are preparing two portions of the Future of Illinois Project for next year, which is the institute’s 25th anniversary year.

In the first part, the institute invites Illinoisans to submit essays of between 1,000 and 5,000 words that outline the state’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and offer a specific action agenda for the state.

We are sending invitations to submit essays to Illinois constitutional officers, members of the General Assembly, mayors, academics, business and labor leaders and philanthropists. We also very much want to receive essays from residents who represent the diversity of our state, including community organizers, parents, artists and students.

The institute will compile these responses and publish a “State of Illinois Report” in the summer of 2022. This report will also include a clear and vivid demographic portrayal of Illinois based on the 2020 U.S. Census.

The premise of this portion of the project is that looking to the future first requires that we take stock of where we are now. Abraham Lincoln put it perfectly and precisely: “If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could better judge what to do and how to

do it.”

The second part will be to convene a conference in the fall of 2022 based on the responses we receive and the central themes that are evident in the essays. The exact structure and agenda of the meeting will be determined later, as will subsequent conferences that consider such issues as the budget, health care, education, criminal justice and transportation.

The Future of Illinois Project will also catalogue reports and studies about Illinois generated in the past decade or so, serving as a clearinghouse for researchers and practitioners and helping establish what we know and what we need to know about Illinois. For example, we will track down and assemble reports from the Census Bureau, Illinois Board of Higher Education, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Civic Federation, Commercial Club of Chicago, Rural Illinois Summit, Chicago Metropolitan Planning Council, and Forefront’s “Giving in Illinois” and “Illinois Transfer of Wealth” studies.

The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is eager to work with everyone—groups and individuals— to think practically and boldly about the future of Illinois. Please send your ideas to paulsimoninstitute@siu. edu. Visit paulsimoninstitute.siu.edu/ future for prompts to guide you.

John T. Shaw is the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Shaw’s monthly column explores how Illinois can work toward better politics and smarter government.

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Warriors advance to title game in season-opening tournament Proviso East beats Willowbrook to win the championship at St. Charles East; Saleek named tournament’s MVP

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook boys basketball team started its 2021-22 season by winning three of four games and placing second in St. Charles East High School’s Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Tournament. The Warriors faced a familiar opponent—West Suburban Gold Conference rival Proviso East—in Saturday evening’s championship game. Proviso East defeated Willowbrook 75-60 in the first-place contest.

Senior Marquel Saleek of the Warriors was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Willowbrook senior Terrell Walker was selected to the eight-team event’s all-tournament team.

Willowbrook began the tournament by rallying for a 76-72 victory over Westinghouse on Nov. 22.

Two days later, the Warriors beat St. Charles East 88-69. Willowbrook was supposed to face East Aurora in Friday’s semifinal round, but the Tomcats had to forfeit, reportedly due to COVID-19 related absences.

Willowbrook led Proviso East 11-7 through one quarter of Saturday’s championship game. The Warriors held a 26-24 halftime lead. The Pirates surged into the lead during the third quarter, when their full-court defensive pressure and accurate outside shooting tilted the game in their favor. Proviso East led the Warriors 51-43 at the end of the third quarter.

The Pirates made five shots from 3-point range during the third period, when they outscored the Warriors 27-17.

Proviso East extended its lead to as many as 18 points (72-54) late in the fourth quarter.

Saleek made eight of 17 fieldgoal attempts and converted all 10 of his shots from the free-throw line to score a team-leading 26 points for the Warriors in Saturday’s loss to the Pirates. Saleek also contributed 10 rebounds. Senior Noah Campbell scored seven points for Willowbrook.

Four Warriors—Walker, senior Alex Simmons, junior Joey Tumilty and

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing

The Willowbrook boys basketball team opened its season by advancing to the championship game of the eight-team Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Tournament at St. Charles East High School. Proviso East defeated the Warriors 75-60 in Saturday’s title contest. Willowbrook opened the event with wins over Westinghouse and St. Charles East, followed by a forfeit victory over East Aurora. The Tomcats reportedly had to forfeit the game due to concerns related to COVID-19.

Willowbrook senior Marquel Saleek (No. 3) was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Saleek, who is pictured above during Saturday’s game, led the Warriors in scoring in each of the team’s three tournament games. Saleek scored 27 points against Westinghouse. He poured in 29 points against St. Charles East and provided 26 points in the championship game against Proviso East. Another photo from Saturday’s game shows Willowbrook senior Terrell Walker (above right - No. 22), who was named to the all-tournament team.

Also pictured on Saturday is senior Noah Campbell (right - No. 25).

The Warriors will begin their West Suburban Gold Conference season with this Friday’s home game against Hinsdale South.

junior Isaac Sobieszczyk—scored five points each.

“The momentum swung their [the Pirates’] way, and we struggled to get the momentum back on our side,” said Willowbrook coach Chris Per-

kins after Saturday’s game.

Perkins noted that the Warriors and Pirates will meet twice during the conference season. Willowbrook will play at Proviso East on Jan. 21.

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work we have to do, but I think we Villa Park on Feb. 12.

“I feel like it will be two com- have a really good team. We’ve just pletely different teams,” said Per- got to continue to improve.”

Saleek, who used to attend Provikins in referring to Willowbrook’s upcoming conference games against See WARRIORS, Page 16 Proviso East. “We still have some

Warriors win title at their own Thanksgiving invite Willowbrook claims championship at its holiday event for the first time in eight years

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook girls basketball team completed an undefeated 4-0 effort to win the title in its own five-team, round-robin Thanksgiving invitational last week. The Warriors improved their overall record to 5-0 with the four victories at their own holiday event. Willowbrook had not won the title at its own Thanksgiving invite since 2013.

Willowbrook opened the tournament with a win over Montini on Nov. 19, followed by a victory over Plainfield East on Nov. 20. The Warriors closed out the event with last week’s wins over Lockport and East CHRIS FOX PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing Aurora.

Willowbrook’s players are pictured with the championship plaque after their Nov. 23 victory over the Willowbrook outscored Lockport Tomcats.

61-49 on Nov. 22. The Warriors fin-

ished their undefeated performance at the invite with a 70-43 victory over East Aurora on Nov. 23.

Two Warriors—senior Sophie Sullivan and freshman Hannah Kenny—were named to the event’s all-tournament first team.

Sullivan scored a team-leading 16 points in the Warriors’ Nov. 22 victory over Lockport. Sophomore Elle Bruschuk provided eight points and 16 rebounds in the win over the Porters. Junior Sara Stout contributed seven points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Calli Kenny and junior Angie Lizasuain both scored seven points, while Hannah Kenny supplied six points.

See INVITE, Page 16

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Hello, Villa Park calling. We need to get an overpass or underpass for the train tracks. The length of the freight trains is extremely long for safety purposes. We need to allow people to get through. Perhaps we can contact Union Pacific and maybe they’d be willing to help defray the costs of an overpass or underpass, because they’re certainly profiting by the movement of freight on these lines. Thank you. *** Whether or not you agree with the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, I find it hard to understand why many people give him a pass if, for nothing else, those killed were “bad” people—as if he did society a favor by killing them. Kyle had no way of knowing what they had done, so that makes no sense. Are you not becoming judge, jury and executioner yourselves? So, these people deserved to die because they had criminal backgrounds? There is no logic in this line of thinking.

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*** A radio commentator got it right on the money when he said, and I paraphrase, that the mainstream media, CNN, MSNBC and the like, only get it right when they issue a correction about what they got wrong. *** To the caller who told someone to pay their real estate taxes online, that may be fine for you, but not everyone has access to do that online or knows how to do it. It now seems we are at the mercy of the U.S. Postal Service to get our mail from here to there, and from there to here. *** Now I’m hearing about some new COVID-19 variant in South Africa that appears to be spreading.

Stay tuned to CNN—I call it FNN, the Fauci News Network—for more fear and panic updates from Dr. Fraud-ci. ***

I read that the Winfield school district is suing the city because of a new tax increment financing district, or TIF. They want their share of the tax pie, but a TIF will not take anything away; it just won’t add a slice. It seems they are not thinking of the big picture that development will benefit the district in the long run. But in the short term, the people of Winfield will have to cough up money twice: to pay for the district’s lawyers and Winfield’s lawyers, not to mention other costs of going to court. With money going to schools accounting for well over 50 percent of our property tax bills (and even not much of that going into the classroom), I find this to be nothing short of greed. *** I was looking at the sports pages, and noticing photos of the basketball players wearing masks. All the players I saw in the photos are wearing masks under their noses, and some of them have the masks under their chins. This is a stupid rule anyway. How can anyone breathe with one of those things on playing a physically demanding sport like basketball? NBA and college basketball players don’t wear masks at all. *** Kudos to Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico for pointing out the obvious fact that none of Illinois’ neighboring states have a mask mandate.

If masks were so effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19, shouldn’t our state be much better off than the others? It isn’t. Pritzker needs to drop his useless mandate. *** Remember when the media

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his wife Katie, who serves as Assistant Superintendent for Consolidated High School District 230. He received his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University and his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Loyola University Chicago. Krause also holds a Chief School Business

Official Endorsement from Concordia University and a Superintendent Endorsement from Lewis University.

“Dan and I grew up professionally together and have known each other for more than 20 years,” said Dr. Jean Barbanente, District 88 Superintendent. “The respect I have for him is indescribable, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him as part of the District 88 family. Our mission at District 88 is to work for the continu-

ous improvement of student achievement, and it’s through the dedicated, passionate and creative leadership of team members like Dan that we’re able to achieve that mission. Through the years, his vision, experience and guidance have helped build futures for the students of District 88. Being named as the 2021 Herman Graves Award recipient is truly a well-deserved honor for a passionate leader, who is committed to his craft.”

(Continued from page 9) so East and played for the Pirates to 73-69 with 17 seconds to play. during his freshman season, said Simmons extended the lead to 75-69 the Warriors were ready for Proviso when he made two free throws with East’s full-court defense and up-tem- 10.9 seconds on the clock. po offense.

Saleek scored 27 points and “It was one of those things,” said grabbed eight rebounds in WillowSaleek after Saturday’s loss. “I feel brook’s season-opening win over like we were ready for it, but they [the Westinghouse. Campbell provided Pirates] just did better on defense to- 13 points, while Simmons scored 12 night than we did on offense. It was a points. Sobieszczyk and Walker both good game. We play them two more contributed seven points. times. We’re looking forward to it.”

Willowbrook trailed St. Charles The Warriors trailed Westinghouse East 21-20 through one quarter of last 56-48 through three quarters of last week’s battle, which took place the week’s first-round game at St. Charles night before Thanksgiving. WillowEast’s tournament. Willowbrook brook led the Saints 46-40 at halftime. trailed Westinghouse 69-62 with less The Warriors outscored St. Charles than 2:30 to play in the game, but the East 25-11 during the third quarter to Warriors unleashed a late rally to earn take a 71-51 lead. an exciting victory.

St. Charles East drained 13 shots Saleek scored a basket with about from 3-point range during last week’s one minute remaining to break a 69- game against Willowbrook. The War69 tie and give the Warriors a 71- riors made four 3-point shots in the 69 lead. Saleek made a pair of free battle. Willowbrook sank 30 shots throws to push Willowbrook’s lead from inside the 3-point arc. The Saints

made nine 2-point shots during the Nov. 23 contest.

Willowbrook converted 16 of 28 free-throw attempts, while the Saints made nine of 25 shots from the foul line.

Saleek drained 11 of 18 shots from the field and converted seven of 10 free-throw attempts to deliver 29 points in Willowbrook’s win over the Saints. Saleek also pulled down a team-leading 15 rebounds in the game.

Walker, who made nine of 11 field goal attempts, scored 19 points in the Warriors’ win over St. Charles East. Tumilty, who made four of six shots from 3-point range, supplied 14 points. Campbell added 10 points.

The Warriors will begin their West Suburban Gold Conference season with this Friday’s home game against Hinsdale South. Willowbrook will play a non-conference home game against Deerfield on Saturday.

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was going on and on about high COVID-19 case rates in Florida?

Guess what? Those rates in Florida have plummeted, but they’ve shot up in states like New York. Where is the media now? Are they trying to blame every COVID-19 related death on New York’s governor? Of course not, because she’s a Democrat. *** Hello, Speak Out. I heard Dollar Tree is officially raising prices to $1.25 for most of their products.

Good thing those of us on Social Security are getting a 5.9 percent raise next year. That should help me cover the cost of those bags of pork rinds I get there. *** Socialism and freebies are great until you run out of other people’s money and you have to resort to communism, where you work for the government and ultimately a dictatorship. Check out Cuba or Venezuela for a prototype example.

Take a stand now before it’s too late. *** Have you heard about all the looting in the San Francisco Bay Area lately? This is what happens when a woke leftist state like California passes a referendum that makes it a misdemeanor, instead of a felony, for shoplifting as long as the property stolen does not exceed $950. That referendum was called California Proposition 47. *** I’m happy with the jury’s decision to acquit Kyle Rittenhouse. He should have never been charged in the first place. He had every right to defend himself. The people who

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attacked him were not good people.

Do some research on the people who attacked him. *** Did you notice that Biden canceled a press conference with the prime minister of Canada and the president of Mexico when the leaders of both of our neighboring nations were in Washington, D.C. recently? Biden didn’t give a reason for the cancellation, but it’s pretty obvious. Biden makes so many flubs and blunders when he speaks extemporaneously. If he had followed through with the press conference, someone might have actually asked him a reasonable question, including a question about our southern border. Biden, who supposedly received over 80 million votes one year ago, can’t stand in front of cameras and appear to be capable or coherent. What a shame. *** I noticed Lori Lightweight and Governor Billionaire issued statements on the Rittenhouse verdict.

Both were critical of the verdict.

What a shock. The verdict didn’t fit the regressive leftist narrative of Rittenhouse peddled by CNN and MSNBC which I’m sure Lightweight and the billionaire totally agreed with. I can almost bet neither of them watched one second of the trial. *** So Joe Biden released 50 million barrels of oil from the strategic oil reserve, thinking this will bring down gas prices. The U.S. uses around 18 million barrels of oil a day, so this is all smoke and mirrors because that’s less than a three-day supply. Nice try, Joe.

Knuth; fond uncle of Cate Lyn. A funeral mass was held Monday, Nov. 29 to St. Pius X Church, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Interment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials to St. Jude Children Hospital, https:// www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-stjude.html are appreciated. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Chapel, 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. For information, visit steuerlefh.com or call 630-832-4161.

(Continued from page 9) Willowbrook held a 31-13 halftime lead over Lockport. The Warriors We looked really maintained a 41-21 advantage at the end of the third quarter. The Porters tired yesterday (against scored more points in the fourth quarLockport), and we came ter (28) than they did during the previous three quarters. back with a lot more Calli Kenny scored 14 points and energy today.” grabbed 11 rebounds in the Warriors’ win over East Aurora on Nov. 23.

–Terry Harrell Hannah Kenny also scored 14 points Willowbrook coach in the victory. Sullivan and Bruschuk contributed 12 and 11 points, respectively. Junior Rimon Kari scored seven and we made shots. We haven’t won this tournament for awhile. It’s been points.

Willowbrook outscored East Aurora a fight for us. We always have some 33-4 during the second quarter to take really good teams here. It’s been coma commanding 49-12 lead at halftime. petitive.”

Willowbrook began its West Sub“We looked really tired yesterday [against Lockport], and we came back urban Gold Conference season with with a lot more energy today,” said this week’s game at Addison Trail. The Willowbrook coach Terry Harrell after Warriors’ conference season continues the Warriors’ Nov. 23 victory over East with this Saturday’s battle at Proviso Aurora. “We stepped up defensively, East.

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(Continued from page 6) an’s purse. It is further alleged that the Court Judge Jeffrey MacKay issued duo then entered the victims’ car and a $500,000 with 10 percent to apply fled the scene followed by the Duran- arrest warrant for each man. “The allego. gations that these two men threatened Through the course of their inves- their victims at gunpoint in the middle tigation, authorities identified Davis of the afternoon at a busy gas station and Sanders as suspects in the crime. are egregious and will be met with the On Aug. 16, authorities learned that full force and effect of the law,” BerDavis and Sanders were arrested by lin said. “The filing of these charges the West Lafayette Police Department sends the message that if you commit on July 28 for armed robbery and a crime in DuPage County, we will other offenses. Both men have been use all available resources to find you, in custody in Indiana since that time. charge you and return you to DuPage On Sept. 21, DuPage County Circuit County if necessary, where you will

face an aggressive prosecution. We are all thankful that the victims in this case were not seriously injured.”

Upon disposition of their cases in Indiana, both men will be extradited to DuPage County to face the charges against them. The state has filed petitions to deny bail for both men. The defendants are eligible for enhanced sentencing and if found guilty of the aggravated vehicular hijacking charge, will face a sentence of between 21 to 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 78466 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 18, 2021 wherein the business firm of VAZQUEZ JUNK REMOVAL & HAULING, 4N145 NUGENT STREET, ADDISON, IL 60101 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: David Vazquez, 4N145 Nugent Street, Addison, IL 60101.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 18TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2021.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Nov. 25, Dec. 2 & 9, 2021) 408506 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF Marilyn C. Prosek CASE NUMBER 2021 P 1231 Notice is given of the death of Marilyn C. Prosek, whose address was 271 Shorewood Drive, Unit 1C, Glendale Heights, IL 60139. Letters of Office were issued on Nov. 10, 2021 to Catherine M. Pallazzetti, 743 Chandler Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134 as Independent Administrator whose attorney is James Reichardt.

NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in

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the Office of Candice Adams, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before June 2, 2022, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

James Reichardt DuPage Attorney No.: 70005 Attorney For Independent Administrator 27 W. Park Blvd.

Villa Park, IL 60181 Telephone: 630-832-4800 Email: jim@jimreichardt.com (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Nov. 18, 25 & Dec. 2, 2021) 407918 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Asset Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Keith Savage; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH000261 NON-RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/17/2021, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on January 13, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LEGAL NOTICE ADDISON TOWNSHIP 2022 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES MEETING DATES Approved 11-10-2021 January 12 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting February 9 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting March 9 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting April 12 Tues. 7:00 P.M. 2022 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Followed By Regular Meeting May 11 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting June 8 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting July 13 Wed. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Town Budget f/by PUBLIC HEARING: Road Budget f/by Regular Meeting August 10 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting September 14 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting October 12 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting November 9 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting December 14 Wed. 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting PLEASE NOTE: All meetings are held at 6:30 P.M., unless otherwise indicated, in the Office of the Town Clerk, in the Addison Township Administrative Facility, 401 N. Addison Rd., Addison.

BY ORDER OF ADDISON TOWNSHIP PAMELA JOY MORETTI TOWN CLERK (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Dec. 2, 2021) 408546

LOT 3 IN BLOCK 22 IN HOME ADDITION TO ADDISON, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 15, 1926 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 215640, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-28-426-014 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 South Yale Avenue Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-21-00553.

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in Villa Park Sat., Dec. 4 • 4-8 p.m.

Attraction Schedule • 4-8 p.m.: Food for sale! Tickle your tummy with tasty tidbits from Tickle my Tamale! Your tastebuds will tingle when you try the best brats, burgers and brisket by Tailgate Caterers!

• 4-8 p.m.: Cartoon characters! Get your photo with Mickey Mouse, the Grinch, and the Cat in the Hat. Ride the trolley with the Elf! • 4-8 p.m.: Trolley car rides! Take a trolley ride with the elf along our scenic magnificent mile of the Prairie Path.

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• 4-8 p.m.: Meet Santa Paws! Snap a photo with Sammy and bring a pet food item to donate to furry friends in need. Create a Craft in the Tri-Town Y Tent.

We are once again holding our annual food drive.

We will be collecting non-perishable food items to help stock the shelves of our local food pantries.

Items donated will be delivered on Saturday, December 18th.

• 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Petting zoo! Pet the ponies and kid with the goats at the petting zoo.

• 5-8 p.m.: Greet Santa as he arrives on the firetruck! Smile for the camera as you pose with the Jolly Man himself and receive your professional photo delivered to your doorstep.

Holiday

• 5-8pm.: Build your own ‘smore! Get warm by the fire and build your own ‘smore.

Food Drive

• 5-8 p.m.: Shop early at the St. Nick’s Mart hosted by the VP Library! Local artists will offer their unique items for sale.

Until Friday, December 17th, 2021

• 6-8 p.m.: Holiday Sing-a-long! Enjoy the sounds of the season performed by the Willowbrook High School Caroling Choir.

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Warriors win title at Thanksgiving invite

The Willowbrook girls basketball team earned four straight victories to win the championship of its own five-team, round-robin Thanksgiving invitational. The Warriors completed the invitational with last week’s 70-43 win over East Aurora. Senior Sophie Sullivan (above - No. 1) and freshman Hannah Kenny (right - No. 10), who are pictured during Willowbrook’s Nov. 20 win over Plainfield East, were named to the invitational’s all-tournament first team. The Warriors improved their overall record to 5-0 with their four wins at the invitational. Willowbrook began its season with a win over Bartlett. The Warriors beat Montini, Plainfield East, Lockport and East Aurora during the holiday invitational. Willowbrook begins its West Suburban Gold Conference season with this week’s games against Addison Trail and Proviso East.

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REAL ESTATE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Asset Management Series I Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Keith Savage; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH000261 NON-RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/17/2021, James Mendrick, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on January 13, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-28-426-014 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 308 South Yale Avenue Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-21-00553.

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In response to an increase in reported crimes throughout DuPage County, state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is partnering with the Hinsdale and Oak Brook police departments to host a community conversation on safety.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe on the roads and at home,” Glowiak Hilton said. “With carjackings and burglaries becoming more prevalent in our community, I believe it’s valuable to give residents an opportunity G.M. Smith & Son Realtors located at 203 S. Villa Ave. in Villa Park, is holding a food drive through Friday, Dec. 17.

The food drive is collecting non-perishable food items and household necessities, which will be delivered to local food pantries on Saturday, Dec. 18.

Items needed include canned or bagged beans, canned tuna or chick-

en, canned soups, stews, broth, chili, fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, jams and jellies, ketchup, mustard, relish, pickles, processed cheese, cereal, oatmeal, pasta, rice, instant breakfasts, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, milks (condensed, evaporated and powdered), juices (100 percent), flour, flour-based mixes (Bisquick, bread, brownie and cake), diapers, baby wipes, soap, shampoo

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and toothpaste. No glass containers please.

If you are unable to shop, monetary donations can also be made.

Make your check(s) out to one of the two pantries which will receive this year’s proceeds: Disciples Food Pantry in Villa Park or St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Lombard.

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laboration with the Hinsdale and Oak Brook police departments as well as the Oak Brook Public Library for offering a space, and I look forward to joining the conversation.”

Residents can contact Glowiak Hilton’s office by calling 630-7853177 or texting 630-998-7059 for additional information.

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The crime prevention and safety seminar event will be held on Dec. 9 at the Oak Brook Public Library, located at 600 Oak Brook Road, starting at 5:30 p.m. Masks are required for participation.

“We all stand to benefit from learning better, more effective ways to keep ourselves and our family members out of harm’s way,” Glowiak Hilton said. “I appreciate this col-

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FEMA SUPPORTS FAMILIES WHO LOST A LOVED ONE TO COVID-19 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering qualified families assistance with funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020, due to the death of a loved one from COVID-19.

VISIT FEMA FOR FULL DETAILS Visit the FEMA website for complete information about eligibility requirements, documentation you will be required to provide as part of your application, and how to start the application process.

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christmas tree lighting Friday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m., Village Green, east of Addison Village Hall 5 - 9 p.m.: Train Rides in the Village Green Holiday Craft Fair Hot Chocolate by Kiwanis Club Popcorn by Knights of Columbus 5 - 7 p.m.: Visits with Santa in the Gazebo 5:30-7 p.m.: Vagabond Singers perform 7 p.m.: Caroling by School Groups 8 p.m.: Tree Lighting 8 - 9 p.m.: Visits with Santa continue * All times approximate

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• Vagabond Singers perform Classic Carols in the Century House, 2 - 3 p.m.

• Holiday Craft Fair

• Historical Museum Open House

• Train Rides in the Village Green

Christmas Parade Saturdays, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11, at 4:30 p.m.

Presented by the Village of Addison, Addison Police Department and Addison Fire Protection District Wave to Santa as he winds his way through Addison neighborhoods.

For maps, and street-by-street list of routes, visit ItHappensInAddison.com

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