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Graduation day at Willowbrook

Villa Park’s annual Joyful Traditions event took place on Saturday along the Illinois Prairie Path, near the Rugaard Gazebo. Santa Claus, who traveled to the festive family celebration on Villa Park Fire En gine 81 with Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone, arrived at about 5 p.m. Santa then headed to the gazebo to spend the next few hours posing for photos with children and families. One photo (above) from the gazebo shows the Peacock siblings of Villa Park. Pictured left to right with Santa are Riley (age 4) and 9-year-old twins Nora and Austin. The Grinch and Mickey Mouse also attended Joyful Traditions to pose for photos with families.

Willowbrook High School’s Class of 2021 celebrated its commencement with two separate ceremonies in the school’s main gymnasium on Sunday morning. The en tire class includes over 470 students. About half of those students attended the

Arbor Day in Villa Park

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performing during the day’s first service. For more photos, see Page 4.

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of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commis sion, Margaret Schiefer—a member of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission, Villa Park Village Trustee Cheryl Tucker, Villa Park Village President Albert Bulthuis, Villa Park Village Trustee (and Village President-Elect) Nick Cuzzone and Leslie Allison-Seei—chair of the Villa Park Community Pride Commission. Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of each April. The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Villa Park with Tree City USA designation for 36 straight years. To receive that recogni tion, a community must have a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, a comprehensive com munity forestry program and an Arbor Day observance.

Freshman Lindsey Rugg of the Willowbrook softball team is pictured while at tempting 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, when the game was tied at 2-2. Downers Grove South’s catcher tagged Rugg out at home plate for the third out of the inning. The Mustangs went on to defeat the Warriors 7-3 in the West Suburban Gold Conference contest. Wil

lowbrook rebounded from Friday’s loss to post an 11-2 win in Saturday’s game at Hinsdale Central. The Warriors bashed three home runs in the second inning of Sat urday’s non-conference battle against the Red Devils of the West Suburban Silver Conference. Senior Annemarie Knudtson, freshman Isabella Dugo and sophomore Kayleigh Dennison provided the home runs. Dennison (No. 5) is pictured in the background of the above photo. For more about the Warriors, see page 14.

ceremony that began at 9 a.m. The others participated in the ceremony that started at 11 a.m. The photo shows members of the Willowbrook Senior Choir

Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 held its Memorial Day service on Monday morning at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park. Post Commander Jim Blankshain is pictured bowing his head as Willowbrook High School students Lily Hendrickson and Anna Seelbach sound taps at the end of the ceremony.

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Memorial Day event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This

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reading of the names of the Post 2801 members who have recently died. That list included World War II veteran Charles “Sid” Bergh, who served as the master of ceremonies of

annual Memorial Day service for several years. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Bergh died in October 2020. He was 94 years old. Bergh was the post’s last surviving World War II veteran.

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The science of happiness

Lately I’ve been interested in happiness—scientifically speaking, of course. That sounds counterintuitive, oxymoronic even. How can the cut and dried factual-based world of science have anything to do with something as instinctive and emotional as happiness?

Turns out they have more in common than I originally thought. Happiness causes physiological changes within us that science is able to use to identify, quantify and even predict happy.

I’ve always thought of happiness as external—something that happens to me. Happiness comes from going to Disney World, opening presents at Christmas, saying “yes” to the dress, a brand new convertible, landing that dream job, scoring the last slice of chocolate cake, winning the lottery and so on.

While this might sound logical, external experiences and things that happen to us aren’t the real source of happiness. In truth, happiness comes from within. At least that’s what science says.

And who are we to argue with science?

Scientists have studied happiness and they’ve found it happens naturally. (Duh.) But, (here’s the kicker) it can also be manufactured. Harvard psychologist, Dan Gilbert, describes “synthetic happiness.” It’s the happy we create when we don’t get what we want.

Sort of like seeing the glass as half full.

As it turns out, when we don’t get what we want, the happiest among us take on a new perspective and choose to see it another way.

Key word in that last sentence: choose.

Happiness is a choice.

Absorb the power in that for just a minute, because it is great. It is gigantic.

You get to choose your own happiness. How flipping awesome is that? Flippingly! Because choice is power. And the power is in your hands. No one else’s. You are in charge.

Flippingly in charge. Damn grand.

From my very limited research, along with (extensive) lifetime experience, I’ve concluded that happiness is a habit. As with all habits, it gets easier and more natural with practice. In contrast, the opposite is also true. Choosing a dim outlook on life can also become a habit. You can send two people to the county fair on the same day. One will see dirt and dust and crowds and long lines in front of the food trucks serving greasy food. The other will see the roller coaster, Ferris wheel and delicious

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corn dogs on a stick.

Same fair. Same day. Same experiences. Different outlooks. Different outcomes.

The people in the white lab coats tell us happiness is a choice, and in that, they have a few other gems that can help us find our own Happiness Boulevard. Here’s what their studies suggest:

Gratitude increases happiness. If we spend time thinking of all that we have, we commit less brain energy to all things we want or don’t have. Gratitude, like happiness, is a habit. They are best friends and are often seen having coffee together on Tuesday mornings at the cute little pastry shop down the street—visibly exuding appreciation and love for one another over lattes and donuts.

Happiness can be increased by (Ready for this shocker?) engaging in activities you enjoy. Do what makes you happy and you will more likely be happy. Standing ovation for the obvious.

Understand that your emotions are your choice. Even in dire circumstances, you choose how you feel. It may be bad, but it will get better and could possibly be worse. Most of our challenges won’t even be on our radar a year from now, much less five years from now. Even if they will be, life won’t always be the same as it is today. Ponder and remember that. Allow yourself to give it perspective even if it has to be one conscious breath at a time.

The happiest people believe in something greater than themselves. This lifts the weight of the world off of their shoulders. Perhaps we are not in control after all. Understand this and accept it. Embrace it for the gift it is.

I grew up believing “things” made me happy - experiences, good fortune, other people. Turns out I was only half right. Happiness might (sometimes) come from our environment, but most often it is already within us – waiting for us to embrace and recognize it. It is there for the taking. Go ahead, scoop up a healthy portion for yourself.

You’ll be glad you did.

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

Man gets 15 years for attempted arson at Oak Brook theater

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a Chicago man has been sentenced to 15 years in the Il linois Department of Corrections af ter entering a plea of guilty to one count of attempt aggravated arson (Class 1 felony) stemming from an in cident at the Oak Brook Center AMC Theater in January, 2018.

David Ferguson, 33, appeared in court in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell who accepted Ferguson’s plea and handed down the sentence.

On July 2, 2018, a DuPage Coun ty arrest warrant in the amount of $250,000 with 10 percent to apply was executed against Ferguson while he was being held in the Cook County Jail facing unrelated aggravated arson charges. He has remained in custody since that time.

In the early evening hours of Jan. 12, 2018, the manager of the AMC Theater was notified by a staff mem ber of a suspicious individual walking around the area of theater 5. When the manager went to theatre 5, he smelled a strong odor, later determined to be

D88 seeks teams for this year’s Relay For Life

At District 88, giving back and helping others is a cornerstone of pride.

One of the district’s main fund raising events is the Relay For Life of District 88 Youth, which is the culmination of Willowbrook’s Brook Olympics (a weeklong series of events and challenges created to en hance tradition and class spirit and pride at the school). Those events – along with “Go Pink” efforts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

This year’s Relay For Life event will take place on Saturday, March 4 at Willowbrook, and all District 88 students and community members are invited to attend. It will feature a variety of activities and games, and there also will be a luminaria to remember those who have lost their battle with cancer. Community mem bers who raise at least $15 are invited to participate from 6 to 11 p.m. Dis trict 88 students who raise at least $115 can stay for the lock-in from 11 p.m. on March 4 to 6 a.m. on March 5. They also will receive a T-shirt and vouchers and will be entered into a raffle to win prizes.

To register for the Relay For Life of District 88 Youth event, go to re layforlife.org/d88il. Donations can be made at that link as well, and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more informa tion, contact Relay For Life adviser Ed Sullivan at esullivan@dupage88. net or 630-782-3019.

paint thinner, coming from theater 6. The manager also observed patrons quickly leaving theater 6. When the manager entered theater 6, he found Ferguson seated in the theater with a can of paint thinner on his lap. The manager quickly escorted Ferguson out of the theater at which time Ferguson pulled out cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket and at tempted to light a cigarette. Ferguson was then escorted off the property.

An investigation into the matter led by the Oak Brook Police Department identified Ferguson as a suspect and found that he had poured paint thin ner on the floor of the theater and left paper towels soaked in paint thinner in the theater.

“Fortunately, thanks to the alert ness of staff and the quick response of the Manager at the Oak Brook Center AMC Theater, a possible tragedy was

averted,” Berlin said. “Thankfully, no fire was ever set, and no one was injured from the chemical fumes. During the holiday season, our the aters, restaurants and retail establish ments are extremely busy with holi day shoppers and celebrations.

“Judge O’Connell’s sentence sends the message that in DuPage Coun ty we will use any and all resources available to us to protect our business es and their patrons through this hol iday season and throughout the entire year.”

Ferguson will be required to serve 50 percent of his DuPage County sentence to be served consecutively to a six-year sentence he received out of Cook County. Judge O’Connell ordered that the sentences be served consecutively rather than concurrent ly based upon the defendant’s threat to public safety.

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New book by former Villa Park resident links Santa Claus and the Christ child

Former Villa Park resident Tom Catalano has published his 12th book.

Nicholas, The Santa Story is a 48-page fully illustrated hard cover book that connects the sec ular tradition of Christmas with the religious birth of Jesus Christ. It may likely become a family keep sake for years to come.

Santa Claus, of course, is known around the world. And most of us have a vague idea of how Nicholas became Santa. Nicholas, The Santa Story is a unique telling of that famil iar tale by blending historical fiction with reality. The premise of the story is that before he ever became Santa Claus, Nicholas prayed for guidance on how to best serve the Lord. His prayer was answered when a mys terious voice foretold the birth of a savior. Miraculously, he was able to meet that newborn baby and his life changed forever.

Here is the opening stanza: Before he ever suited up and made

his yearly flight, a holy vision came to him one clear and starry night.

Nicholas, The Santa Story is a heartwarming and imaginative tale told in easy-to-read rhyme. It is a fun read for children of all ages. Parents and grandparents will

appreciate the religious aspect of the story.

“Nicholas, The Santa Story is dif ferent,” Catalano said, “in that it is not a traditional Santa Claus story. Nor is it a retelling of the nativity.

It is a whimsical story of Nicholas’s first experience as Santa but does so by reminding the reader of the birth of Jesus.”

There is another unique element to the book. The story unfolds us ing both hand-drawn illustrations as well as photographs, thereby blend ing imaginativeness with reality.

Catalano explained the inspira tion for writing the story.

“We have a Christmas ornament at our house with Santa kneeling next to Baby Jesus. It is my favor ite. Showing Santa genuflecting before Jesus puts the reason for the season in perspective,” he said. “I began to wonder how he could have wound up in that place at that time and what impact it would have had on him. I let my imagination loose and Nicholas, The Santa Story was born.”

This is not the first book of a reli gious nature that Catalano has pub lished. In 2017, he and his daughter,

For His Glory

These are rhyming poems that reflect the hope, majesty, and for giveness of God. The authors have read their spiritual poems at church es and community events in several states and have been interviewed multiple times on television. Their book has been reviewed and en dorsed by Christian faith leaders of various denominations.

Writing poetry is more than a hobby for Catalano. It is a life-long passion. He has written more than 2,500 poems and produced eight secular books of poetry.

Catalano grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and has lived in many cities and states during his life. He graduated from Aurora University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and worked for Patten Industries Inc., the Cat erpillar dealer in Elmhurst, as ad vertising manager. He currently re sides in Tennessee. He is a devout Christian and volunteers his time as a church lector.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing Nicholas, The Santa Story, is the 12th book published by Tom Catalano, a former Villa Park resident.

Tom Catalano

Emma Catalano, combined their talents for poetry writing and their passion for Jesus and published a book of faith-inspiring poems titled, Poems

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Villa Park families flocked to Saturday’s Joyful Traditions event near the Rugaard Gazebo. The Village of Villa Park and members of the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce sponsor the annual celebration to kick off the holiday season. The event included trolley rides, a petting zoo, a s’more station, food trucks and the chance to pose for photos with Santa Claus. The Grinch and Mickey Mouse also attended Joyful Traditions to pose for pictures with kids and families. One photo, taken before Santa, The Grinch and Mickey Mouse arrived, shows the Hillyard siblings of Villa Park with their cousin. Pictured left to right are Arianna Hillyard, Vivianna Hillyard, Julianna Hillyard, Ellie Paladino and Lilianna Hillyard. Another photo shows the Sydoryk family of Villa Park—Jennifer, Richard and their daughter Sophia—with Santa Claus in the gazebo.

Warriors tangle with Morton

Willowbrook’s wrestling team opened its West Suburban Gold Conference season with Friday’s home dual meet against Morton. The visiting Mustangs defeated the Warriors 45-29. Willowbrook’s winners in Friday’s contest included sophomore Sean Gielarowski, who prevailed 10-9 in double-overtime in the 195-pound match. Gielarowski is pictured at right during his exciting victory. Another photo (above) shows sophomore Elias Samayoa, who earned a 2-1 win in the heavyweight contest. The Warriors’ other winners against Morton included senior Chris Giroux, who pinned his opponent in the 126-pound contest. Senior Elijah Smith of Willowbrook pinned his Morton opponent in the 138-pound match. Senior Darren Jackowiak provided the Warriors with a technical-fall win in the 152-pound battle. Willowbrook freshman Aris Neal delivered a pin in the 106-pound match. After facing Morton on Friday, the Warriors competed in Saturday’s Plainfield North Mega Duals. Willowbrook went 2-3 on Saturday, beating Sandwich and Morris and losing to Canton, Minooka and Moline. The Warriors’ season dual-meet record at the end of Saturday’s action stood at 5-4. Willowbrook’s season continues with this Friday’s conference dual meet against Addison Trail in Villa Park. The Warriors will compete in this Saturday’s Hoffman Estates Invite.

Addison Trail Blazers edge Warriors in overtime

District 88 rivals Willowbrook and Addison Trail waged a back-and-forth battle in Satur day’s girls basketball game in Addison. Led by senior Elena Papanicolaou, the Blazers pre vailed 46-44 in overtime.

Papanicolaou scored 28 points in Addi son Trail’s win over the Warriors. She made six shots from 3-point range and added five 2-point baskets. Papanicolaou scored all six of the Blazers’ overtime points by draining a pair of 3-point shots.

Junior Elle Bruschuk scored a team-high 21 points for the Warriors. Bruschuk made 11 of 13 free throws during the game. She sank four free throws to account for all four of Willow brook’s overtime points before she fouled out with 2:17 remaining.

Addison Trail improved to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in West Suburban Gold Conference play with its win on Saturday. Willowbrook fell to 1-6 overall and 0-2 in conference action.

The Blazers led the Warriors 11-6 after one quarter and 21-12 at halftime. Addison Trail held a 34-26 lead at the end of the third quarter.

A basket by Willowbrook senior Sara Stout cut Addison Trail’s lead to 36-32 with about 3:30 left in the fourth quarter. Bruschuk con nected on a 3-point shot to trim the Blazers’ lead to 36-35 with about 2:40 remaining in regulation.

Bruschuk made a pair of free throws to give the Warriors a 37-36 lead with 1:12 to play in the fourth quarter. The Blazers made one free throw a few seconds later to tie the score at 3737.

Senior Yazmin Setaram’s 3-point play gave the Warriors a 40-37 lead with 49.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Papanicolaou made a 3-point shot with about 20 seconds on the clock to even the score at 40-40.

Bruschuk made four free throws during the first 65 seconds of the 4-minute overtime peri od. The Warriors held a 44-40 lead when Brus chuk fouled out with 2:17 on the clock.

Papanicolaou connected on a 3-point shot with about two minutes left in the overtime pe riod to cut Willowbrook’s lead to 44-43. She drained her sixth and final 3-pointer of the day with about 1:15 to play to give the Blazers their 46-44 advantage.

Both teams missed free throws in the final minute of the overtime period. The Warriors turned the ball over in the closing seconds; the Blazers then held the ball until the final buzzer.

In addition to scoring 21 points, Bruschuk grabbed a team-leading nine rebounds. Se taram provided 10 points, while Stout contrib uted nine points. Junior Tia Kelly added two points and seven rebounds. Senior Rimon Kari scored two points.

The Warriors played the game without their starting point guard—senior Nina Nytko— who missed the contest with an injury.

Papanicolaou scored 11 of her 28 points in the first half. She made one 3-point shot during the opening half. Papanicolaou drained a pair of 3-point shots in the third quarter. She made a 2-point basket and a 3-point shot during the fourth quarter before sinking a pair of attempts

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Willowbrook’s girls basketball team lost 46-44 in overtime to Addison Trail on Satur day in Addison. The Warriors fell to 1-6 overall and 0-2 in West Suburban Gold Confer ence play with the loss. Willowbrook opened its conference season with an overtime loss at Hinsdale South on Nov. 29. Junior Elle Bruschuk (No. 33 - above left) scored 21 points for the Warriors in Saturday’s game against Addison Trail. Bruschuk, who made 11 of 13 free throws against the Blazers, fouled out with about two minutes left in the overtime period. Another photo from Saturday’s game shows senior Sara Stout (No. 15 - above right), who provided nine points.

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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 con viction, and that suspects are consid ered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in or der to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Addison Nov. 29

Erinson Osveli Reyes Ovalle, 24, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI and driving while li cense suspended near Green Oaks and Mill at 1:09 a.m.

Police said Joshua D. Wilson, 37, of Carpentersville, was issued a war rant near Army Trail and Stonehedge

at 1:34 a.m.

Nov. 27

Jesus A. Medina, 25, of Glendale Heights, was charged with DUI at 10 a.m.

Ernesto Montano, 53, of Plain field, was charged with two counts of DUI in the 1600 block of W. Lake at 2:08 a.m.

A 24-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of N. Macie at 12:34 a.m.

Nov. 26

Said De La Cruz, 19, of Wood Dale, was charged with obstructing a police officer and driving while license suspended or revoked near Prospect and Forest Preserve at 1:31 a.m.

Ashwani K. Ghai, 46, of Addi son, was charged with DUI-drugs and driving while license revoked or suspended near Factory and Grace at 10:25 p.m.

A 46-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery, aggravated battery to a po lice officer and criminal damage to property in the 100 block of W. Mi chael at 6:05 p.m.

Nov. 24

Elsi Garcia-Carrillo, 31, of Addi son, was charged with two counts of DUI in the 100 block of S. Addison at 10:31 p.m.

Reshi Patel, 40, of Addison, was charged with DUI, seeding, illegal lane usage and failure to obey a stop sign near S. Mill and W. Lake Manor at 12:41 a.m.

Nov. 23

of S. Addison at 6:45 a.m.

A 19-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of S. Lincoln at 5:35 p.m.

Nov. 19

Gilberto Laureano Ocampo, 31, of Des Plaines, was charged with two counts of DUI and stopping/stand ing/parking in a non-business district near Fullerton and Villa at 1:01 a.m.

A 24-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of S. Villa at 11:50 p.m.

Nov. 18

A 33-year-old Cicero man was charged with two counts of domes tic battery and possession of a con trolled substance at 3 p.m.

battery near Itasca and Surrey at 7:28 p.m.

Nov. 10

Christ P. Kappos, 38, of Lombard, was charged with two counts of DUI and speeding near Hale and Lake Park at 11:52 p.m.

Nov. 9

Michaela J. Vanwinkle, 32, of South Elgin, was charged with DUI and illegal possession/transporta tion of liquor by a driver in the 1200 block of W. Fullerton at 1:33 a.m.

Villa Park Nov. 26

NOTICE OF

FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 45, DUPAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed prop erty tax levy increase for School District No. 45, DuPage County for 2022 will be held on December 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the District 45 Board Room, 255 W. Vermont Street in Vil la Park, Illinois.

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

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for the year 2021 were $38,327,977.67.

The proposed corporate and special pur pose property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $41,315,000.00. This represents a 7.79% in crease over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2021 were $5,410,753.57.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 are $5,472,860.00. This rep resents a 1.15% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2021 were $43,817,794.81.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $46,787,860.00. This represents a 6.78% increase over the previous year.

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review & the Lombardian Dec. 8, 2022) 429628

Enrique Chavez Silva, 24, of Ad dison, was charged with DUI near Route 53 and Scheik at 9:23 p.m.

Nov. 21

Henry Hernandez, 28, of Bensen ville, was charged with possession of cannabis and unlawful use of canna bis by a driver near Villa and Palmer at 3:21 a.m.

Nov. 20

Adan M. Almaraz, 19, of Hoffman Estates, was charged with criminal damage to property at 11:05 a.m.

Marco T. Guillen Lemus, 58, of Addison, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed in the 800 block of W. College at 7:58 p.m.

Gautamraj Murali, 33, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI near Lake and Addison at 2:07 a.m.

Fredi C. Quinonez, 25, of Addi son, was charged with reckless dis charge of a firearm in the 800 block

A 19-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of N. Church at 11:56 p.m.

A 28-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of Macie at 8:08 p.m.

Nov. 14

Marvin A. Holmes, 21, and Antho ny R. Johnson, 21, both of Chicago, were charged with two counts of bur glary in the 1000 block of N. Rohl wing at 11:05 a.m.

Nov. 12

Salvador Castro Cardenas, 37, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI near Lake and I-355 at 3:18 a.m.

Aneta Kuczynska, 42, of Bensen ville, was charged with two counts of DUI at 1:06 p.m.

Nov. 11

A 28-year-old Berwyn man was charged with two counts of domestic

Dominique R. Jackson, 27, of Chi cago, was charged with possession of cannabis by a drier, driving while license suspended, operating a vehi cle with a cancelled, suspended or revoked registration and disobeying a traffic control device near S. Route 83 and W. St. Charles at 7:34 p.m.

Nov. 25

A complainant at a restaurant in the 200 block of W. North reported at 1:03 p.m. that an unknown sus pect threw a plastic bottle at them while the drive thru window. The complainant does not want to press charges.

Nov. 23

Russell S. Scott, 42, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of retail theft and possession of a controlled substance at a pharmacy in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt at 4:18 p.m.

Armed robbery was reported at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roo sevelt at 10:04 a.m. A complainant reported that a suspect robbed them at gunpoint and stole their wallet.

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Harvard reported at noon that a suspect was harassing them via text messages.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North at 3 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed a televi sion from a display shelf and left the store without paying.

Nov. 21

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Police said a 29-year-old Chica go man was arrested on an original complaint and warrant at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt and also charged with receiving, possess ing or selling a stolen vehicle or es sential parts, two counts of domestic battery, theft/unauthorized control not exceeding $500 and interfering with the report of domestic violence for incidents that occurred Nov. 3.

Theft and battery were reported in the 400 block of W. Division at 12:54 a.m. A complainant reported that a suspect removed from jewelry from their home. The suspect stated they were battered by the complainant.

A complainant in the 500 block of W. Fulton reported at 6:32 a.m. that a suspect was harassing them.

Fraud, identity theft

According to information provid ed last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported two in cidents of residents being a victim of fraud or identity theft.

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All aboard the Polar Express! Dec.

10 and Dec. 18

On Saturday, Dec. 10 and again on Sun day, Dec. 18, the Addison Park District invites children and their parents to climb aboard the Polar Express. Be at the Itasca Train Station at 9 a.m. for an exciting train ride based on the book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.

A storyteller travel along to narrate the story while guests enjoy Christmas cook ies. Once at the North Pole, we’ll find San ta Claus there and he will climb aboard to ride back to Addison with us on the Polar Express.

Families are encouraged to wear their pa jamas. (A parent or guardian must accom pany children. Children ages 9 months or younger do not require a ticket.) Pre-reg istration is required as space is limited. To register, visit addisonparks.org.

Breakfast with Santa in Addison Dec. 17

From 9:30-11:30 a.m., the Addison Park District invites you to Breakfast with Santa at the Addison Community Recreation Cen ter. To register, visit addisonparks.org. Reg ister soon; the event may sell out!

Cookies with Santa Arts and Crafts Fair Dec. 10, Villa Park

From 12:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec 10, at Mind & Body EsSCENTials Studio, 320 S. Cornell Ave., Studio B, Resident Ar tisans, along with guest businesses, will have collections of unique items for sale at this monthly event. For more information, call 773-294-9413 or visit: https://min dandbodyesscentials.square.site

DeMito’s Country Christmas Market Dec. 11

From noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at DeMito’s Saloon, 335 E. Kenilworth Ave., is hosting its second annual Country Christ mas Market! Come enjoy some hot spiked cider by the fire and get your last-minute Christmas shopping in while supporting lo cal. There will be local artist, vendors and small business owners showcasing their one-of-a-kind gifts, clothing, accessories,

Visit from Santa Dec. 17 hosted by Villa Park Parks and Recreation

From 10 a.m.-noon at the Iowa Commu nity Center, 338 N. Iowa, tell Santa what you want for Christmas when he visits you in person. Santa will be on a busy schedule and will only be able to stay for a few min utes—just long enough to hear your wish list and pose for a quick picture. Santa’s visit is only for those on the nice list so he cannot visit during parties. Each registered child will receive a special gift. Please make sure you are available while the sleigh flies around Villa Park between 10 a.m. and noon and be sure to shovel the walk and porch— Santa does not usually go in through the front door! Santa visits are available only to Villa Park residents. For more information, call 630-834-8525 or visit: www.invillapa rk.com.

Rockin the Spectrum’s Christmas Party Dec. 17 In Villa Park

From 3-5 p.m., Rockin The Spectrum is hosting its first Christmas Party for its spe cial needs families in Villa Park. For more information, visit: https://rockinthespec trum.com. A $5 donation is requested. Do nation link: https://square.link/u/7oqfrdDk

Victorian Holiday Traditions in Bensenville Dec. 11

From 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, join pre senter Valerie Gugala at the Churchville Schoolhouse, 3N784 Church Road, for a fascinating look at the origins of our mod ern-day holiday traditions and how these practices got their start in the 1800s. Limit: 30 participants. For more information, vis it: www.eventbrite.com/o/elmhurst-histo ry-museum-8384475344

pancakes, a waffle station, sausage and ba con, eggs, breakfast potatoes, assorted pas tries, fruit and assorted beverages. There’s also a kids’ station with favorites such as chicken nuggets, tater tots and macaroni and cheese.

Price: $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-17; ages 2-and-under free.

For more information, call 630-76600304, Ext. 2, or visit: www.bvilleparks.org/ white-pines-to-host-breakfast-with-santadecember-17-18

Bensenville announces home decorating contest

President Frank DeSimone and the village trustees have announced the Bensenville Holiday Home Decorating Contest.

Gather all your holiday lights, reindeer, wreaths, and decorations, for the Bensenville Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Decorate the outside of your house and yard in the

most festive and creative manner.

Nominate your home by emailing the property address, name, email or phone, and picture to: holidaycontest@bensenville. il.us. Submitted properties will be posted to the village’s Facebook page.

• The Holiday Decorating Contest Com mittee will do the judging. Award will be given to the best-decorated single-family home.

• Nomination period--Now through Fri day, Dec. 9. Email nominations to: holiday contest@bensenville.il.us

• Winners will be announced at the village board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13 and post ed to the village’s social media platforms.

• Entries must be received via email on Friday, Dec. 9 by 5 p.m.

• Must be an incorporated Bensenville property to participate. Contest is for exteri or decorations only, including windows dec orations visible from the exterior.

Breakfast

with Santa, Dec. 17 and 18 at White Pines

From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. both days at White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson St., and presented by the Bensenville Park District, Enjoy a holiday breakfast, holiday crafts and activities and get your photo taken with Santa. The buffet breakfast includes mini

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Your Dining & Entertainment Guide to the Western Suburbs

Can’t-miss events throughout DuPage County

Editor’s note: Our next DuPage Destinations section will be published Thursday, Dec. 22. If you have infor mation on an event in DuPage Coun ty taking place after Dec. 22 that you would like us to consider listing here, please email that information to: news1@rvpublishing.com.

Ongoing

North Suburban Carvers meet ings

The North Suburban Carvers meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wood Dale Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in carving, power carving, wood burn ing or special finishing techniques is welcome. North Suburban Carvers is a non-profit organization that promotes carving in the Chicago area. For more information, visit: northsurburbancar vers.com.

Saturday, Dec. 10

‘Merry and Bright’ Christmas in Downers Grove

Are you a fan of Charles Dick ens? You can get a first-hand look at Victorian Christmas traditions when the Downers Grove Museum pres ents “Merry and Bright: A Victorian Christmas” at Blodgett House. The event, which will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave., includes a luminary walk, holiday trees decorated by com

munity members, and a campfire singalong with carolers in Victorian-era costumes. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org.

Now through Saturday, Dec. 17

Holiday afternoon tea at Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

Recurring weekly on Saturdays at Drury Lane Theatre & Events, 100 Drury Lane, at 1 p.m., Indulge in Hol iday Afternoon Tea while our live pi anist plays your favorite carols. Keep warm with seasonal teas, enjoy unlim ited champagne, and take your pick of enticing desserts. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Price: adults $55, children 12-and-under: $30. Elf the Musical tickets not includ ed. For more information, visit: https:// lucillerestaurant.com/holiday-events.

Now through Sunday, Dec. 18

Winter Wonderland at Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago

Recurring daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays at Sonny Acres, 29W310 North Ave., view the holiday lights, visit Santa, freshy cut Christmas trees, handmade wreaths, sweet shop delights, specialty gifts and much more. Santa will be visiting Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11 and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18. For more information, call 630-231-3859

or visit: https://sonnyacres.com

Now through Friday, Dec. 30

A Christmas Carol at Drury The atre and Events, Oakbrook Terrace

Continue your tradition or start a new one by gathering the whole fam ily for the 30th anniversary of Drury Lane Theatre’s heartwarming produc tion. Complete with falling snow and magical illusions. Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sat urday. To purchase tickets and show information, call 630-530-0111.

Festival of Lights and Christmas tree sales, Wheaton

From 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 3-9 p.m. Monday through Friday at Cosley Zoo (lights come on at 3 p.m.), a winter visit to the zoo has become a favorite family tra dition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and green ery, hot chocolate, and a unique assort ment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop. Admission is free. For more information, visit: https://cosleyzoo. org/festival-of-lights.

Now through Dec. 31

Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic

From 3-9 p.m. on the following dates—Dec. 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31—Brook

field Zoo is featuring the Chicago ar ea’s longest running lights festival with over two million twinkling LED lights. A 600-foot tunnel of lights, a skating rink, illuminated animal sculptures and drop-off letter for Santa are among the features. In 2022, for North Gate entry, advance reservations are not required; however, you may purchase these in advance. Advanced reservations are required for South Gate entry. Holiday Magic admission is free for Brookfield Zoo members. For more information, call 708-688-8357 or visit: https:// www.czs.org/HolidayMagic-2.

Now through Jan. 8, 2023

Winter Lights at Central Park, Oak Brook

From 4:30-9:30 p.m. at the park, 1510 Forest Gate Road, bundle up and enjoy a half mile walk through the beautifully lit park. Discover dancing trees, inspirational signs, colorful rain bow arches, cascading snowflakes, and musical hearts throughout this scenic walk. There will be photo op portunities throughout the walk. Inclu sive and accessible. Anyone can walk or roll through the light show on our paved pathways. Dogs are allowed on a leash. For more information, call 630-990-4660 or visit: www.obparks. org/winterlights

Now through Jan. 9, 2023

Night of Lights, Adams Park, Wheaton

Recurring daily at Adams Park, 303 W. Wesley St., Adams Park will be lit up with 57,500 bulbs, making the downtown a festive destination “where the treetops glisten.” This year, the hol iday spectacle will return the Friday af ter Thanksgiving, but with thousands more bulbs and new features. For more information, visit: www.discoverdup age.com/event/night-of-lights/6200.

Now through Jan. 17, 2023

Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle Join in celebrating the 10th annual Illumination: Tree Lights at The Mor ton Arboretum during the Arboretum’s 100th anniversary year. Explore 50 acres of the Arboretum’s majestic trees during this one-of-a-kind spectacle of color, light, and sound featuring six dazzling new displays as well as re turning favorites. Tickets are between $10-$22 for members and $16-$27 for nonmembers. For questions about purchasing tickets, email: tickets@ mortonarb.org For more information, visit: https://mortonarb.org/explore/ac

tivities/exhibitions/illumination/

Friday, Dec. 9

Super Smash Bros. tournament, Carol Stream

From 6-8:30 p.m., the Carol Stream Park District invites kids in grades 3-8 to test their skills against the best Smash Bros players in the area at the Fountain View Rec Center, 910 N. Gary Ave. Players will sign up either in the beginner group or the competi tor group and will compete in a round robin tournament, ending in a single elimination bracket. Players enjoy an esports experience as they compete for bragging rights and prizes. You must register at csparks.org and sign up for #25138. (If you miss it, another tourna ment will be held on Jan. 13.)

Saturday, Dec. 10

Light Up the Night Festival, Wil lowbrook

From 5-8 p.m. at Borse Communi ty Park, 208 Midway Drive, Willow brook, come and enjoy the beauty and spirit of the Holiday season as Borse Memorial Community Park is trans formed into a winter wonderland. There will be: carolers, face-painting, an ice sculpture demonstration, a pet ting zoo and more including ornament making stations, gift giveaways and prizes. Admission: $5 per child. All children must preregister for this event. Santa and his elves will also be mak ing a visit.

Hot chocolate will be served, as well. For more information, visit: https://willowbrookil.org/Calendar. aspx.

Second City’s Unconventional Holiday Revue, College of DuPage

At 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, The Second City’s Uncon ventional Holiday Revue deliv ers a heaping serving of seasonal satire that’s the perfect alternative to those same old holiday shows. Nothing’s sacred: holiday film classics, family gatherings, be loved Christmas carols, and even Rudolph gets a wicked holiday slant in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue filled with style, wit, and plenty of that famous Second City improv. (May contain adult language and themes.) Ticket pric es range from $30-$48. For more information, visit: www.atthemac. org/events/the-second-city-uncon ventional-holiday-revue.

Life-sized Marvel superheroes coming to Wilder Park

Local

artists to unveil creations in conjunction with Alex Ross exhibition

“Once upon a time, there was a little boy who decided that drawing superheroes was his only realistic op tion, if he couldn’t actually become one.”

That is a quote from Alex Ross, the talent behind Marvel comics, whose works will be on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum from Fri day, June 9 to Sunday, Aug. 20. Fea turing cover art, sketches, life-sized head busts, and more, Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross celebrates one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books.

As a bold preview, the Elmhurst

Art Museum will unveil newly com missioned life-sized “superhero” sculptures created by area students and artists at Art in Wilder Park com ing the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7. The public outdoor installation of life-sized su perheroes will remain in Wilder Park through the end of July to coincide with the Marvelocity exhibition.

From his home in the Chicago area, Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art by illustrating characters such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Storm from the X-Men, the

Avengers, Black Panther and many more for nearly 30 years.

In addition to highlighting orig inal art from his most recent book, Marvelocity, visitors will also learn about how Alex Ross developed into

a great illustrator through his child hood drawings, preliminary sketch es, paintings and 3-dimensional head busts of characters in the Marvel Universe.

Be the first learn about special

previews, member exclusives, com ic book workshops, and more during this blockbuster exhibition by sub scribing to the EAM mailing list which can be done at the web site at elmhurstartmuseum.org.

7 Hours of Confession

When was the last time you received Reconciliation?

Roman Catholics are invited to prepare your heart and soul for Christmas. The priests of the 16 parishes of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Healing of Sin.

Saturday, December 17th 9am - 4pm

There will be select times when the Sacrament will be offered in Spanish.

All Catholics are invited to receive God’s grace.

Visitation Catholic Church

779 S. York St. Elmhurst, IL

Sunday Worship Schedule

Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service at 10:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Fellowship Mondays at 7 p.m. Advent Services on Wednesday, Nov. 30 - Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Everyone is Welcome!

Education Hour between services at 9:45 a.m.

Advent Midweek Services: Wednesdays Noon & 6:30 p.m. Visit the Nativity Walk: Happening now thru early January Handicapped accessible

This is a piece of art made by Alex Ross, who is bringing an exhi bition of his works to the Elmhurst Art Museum, opening June 9. To kick it off, life-sized “superhero” sculptures will be on display at Art in Wilder Park Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7.

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Many Americans have fought for our country, but many other Amer icans can’t even get out to vote for the future of freedom in our country. What’s wrong with this picture?

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According to a Daily Herald ar ticle, County Board Chair Cronin is leaving his job with a $40 million surplus in the county budget. With Deb Conroy stepping in, let’s see

how long that lasts. My experience has been that Democrats are always willing to spend other people’s mon ey without regard to personal hard ships to the point where these people (me included) may end up needing the very help those tax dollars are paying for.

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I am all for fair employment, wages, etc., but to all these workers

who have the right to strike and do so, I ask, are you not glad you have a job? Many people would like to have your salary and the benefits. Yet these workers seem to want more and more, and in the public sector, it is at the taxpayers’ expense. (Re member the threat of a District 87 teachers strike in 1999?) The railroad workers had been planning a strike, which was supposed to happen right around the holidays, no less. That would have hurt so many people when the dominos fell. Fortunately, Congress and the president stepped in and blocked this strike. The tim ing was thoughtless and seemed like extortion. I remember how President Reagan handled the 1981 air traffic controllers strike by firing 11,000plus workers in violation of a returnto-work order.

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It looks like all the people with Biden remorse are going to have an other two years trying to stretch their budget, as well as all the people who voted for Trump. We are all Ameri cans first. Let’s solve our problems

together.

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Have you seen the ads on televi sion promoting government health care plans? The people are smiling and happy. One young woman says she now gets health insurance for less than $14 a month. Another wom an says she only pays $16 a month. A man says he “found a great plan for zero dollars a month.” Excuse me, who says “zero dollars a month?” It sounds like this man is getting health care for free. If you’re like me, you’re paying a lot more than these people are for your health care. A lot more.

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It’s early December. Kids in our area have been in school since mid-August. From what I’ve seen, hardly any have been wearing masks. From what I’ve read and heard, a huge majority of parents are not sub jecting their kids to the experimental COVID “vaccine.” I applaud those parents for their common sense. There haven’t been any COVID-re lated problems in our area’s schools

in the last three and a-half months. But are we still going to hear some people hysterically calling for kids to mask up this winter? I have a mes sage for these people: Let it go. The pandemic is over. Mask up and boost up as much as you want, but the vast majority of us have moved on.

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I have to give the pro-abortion crowd credit. Despite the Supreme Court de cision to overturn Roe v. Wade, they’ve been able to control the narrative. Just keep repeating it’s a choice, and a right to choose, like they have for decades. Who could possibly be against some one’s right to choose? Then you pass a sweeping pro-abortion law like the one we have in Illinois and call it the Reproductive Health Act. Who could possibly be against someone’s repro ductive health rights? In this law, you state that a fertilized egg, embryo or fetus does not have independent rights, and as long as you refer to it as a fertil ized egg, embryo or fetus, instead of a human being, we can wash our hands of it. After all, what’s going on inside the womb is simply biology.

Warriors lose conference opener

Willowbrook falls to 1-4 overall after a 69-67 loss at Morton

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook boys basketball team opened its West Suburban Gold Conference season with Friday’s 69-67 loss at Morton. The Warriors’ overall season record slipped to 1-4 following the setback at Morton’s east campus in Cicero.

The Mustangs led the Warriors 16-12 after one quarter and 29-24 at halftime. Morton’s lead stood at 5046 at the end of the third quarter.

Willowbrook had a chance to tie the Mustangs in the closing seconds of the game, but the Warriors weren’t able to convert a last-second shot.

Senior Noah Campbell scored a team-leading 24 points for the War riors during Friday’s loss to Morton.

Interplan LLC 13th annual food drive

benefits York Township Food Pantry

Interplan LLC, located at 1 S. 280 Summit Avenue in Oakbrook Terrace, provides development solutions for restaurant, retail, hospitality and commercial programs. As a way to give back to the community, employees organized their 13th annual food drive and donated the proceeds to the York Township Food Pantry. The drive ran for two weeks and collected several truckloads of non-perishable food items, which were delivered to York Township Hall. The donation will be used to help stock pantry shelves for the holidays.

Police department releases enforcement numbers from Thanksgiving traffic safety campaign

The Villa Park Police Depart ment conducted a traffic safety campaign from Nov. 18-28, re minding motorists to buckle up and drive sober.

The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization during the Thanks giving holiday period was con ducted by the Villa Park Police Department and other state and local law enforcement agencies

across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities.

During the campaign, Villa Park Police officers issued 49 seat belt citations, four child car seat cita tions, two citations for suspended/ revoked licenses, nine cell phone citations and 45 other moving/ equipment citations.

“Our officers patrol year-round to keep motorists buckled up and impaired drivers off the roads,”

said Villa Park Sgt. James Cihak. “We do this to save lives and en sure all of us make it home safely at the end of the day.”

The recent Thanksgiving en forcement effort was made possible by federal traffic safety funds ad ministered by the Illinois Depart ment of Transportation (IDOT), and is part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.

Campbell made seven baskets and sank 10 of 13 free-throw attempts. He also grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out three assists.

Senior Luke Davis provided 16 points for Willowbrook. Davis made six shots, including three attempts from 3-point range. He converted

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one of two free throws.

Senior Tyler Royal supplied 12 points for the Warriors by draining four of six attempts from 3-point ter ritory. Senior Isaac Sobieszczyk con tributed 11 points and a team-lead ing 13 rebounds. Sobieszczyk also dished out a team-high six assists.

Senior Jimmy Degnan provided three points by sinking a 3-point at tempt. Junior Andrew Ciesinski, who made one of two free throws, added one point.

The Warriors played their first home game of the season earlier this week, when they faced Naperville Central in a non-conference battle.

Willowbrook will play three home games next week. The Warriors will meet Lake Park in a non-conference matchup on Dec. 14. Willowbrook will play Downers Grove South in a Dec. 16 conference game in Villa Park. The Warriors will finish next week’s action with a non-conference home game against Libertyville on Dec. 17.

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from 3-point range during the over time period.

Sophomore Emma Caniglia added seven points for the Blazers.

Saturday’s loss marked the War riors’ second overtime loss of the week. Willowbrook opened its West Suburban Gold Conference season with a 60-53 overtime loss at Hins dale South on Nov. 29.

The Warriors led the Hornets 2518 at halftime and 36-30 after three quarters. The two teams were tied at 51-51 at the end of the fourth quarter.

Bruschuk supplied 19 points and 15 rebounds in the Warriors’ loss at Hinsdale South. Nytko contributed

13 points, four rebounds and four assists. Setaram had nine points and four rebounds. Kelly scored five points, while sophomore Halie Ahrens tallied four points and five rebounds.

The Warriors’ week also in cluded a 60-45 loss at Lake Park in a non-conference game on Dec. 1. Bruschuk scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the loss to the Lancers, while Setaram provided 11 points.

Willowbrook’s season continues with this week’s conference home games against Proviso East and Mor ton.

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SUDOKU

Fun by the Numbers

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