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Village residents provide input about proposed community center at Lions Park Representatives from Williams Architects will speak at the Feb. 14 village board meeting; presentation will include information gained from residents’ comments and concerns

The village has to submit docu- presentation at the upcoming Villa ions expressed at the recent public two other representatives from the Villa Park residents attended two mentation about its proposed plans Park Village Board meeting on Feb. meetings. firm—managing architect Andrew January meetings to provide input to the IDNR by March 31, 2022. 14. The presentation will include inThe Jan. 15 meeting included a Caputo and project designer Lauren about the village’s proposed commu- Representatives from Williams Ar- formation the firm has received from presentation from Williams ArchiSee RESIDENTS, Page 4 nity center to be built in Lions Park. chitects are scheduled to deliver a residents’ input, including the opin- tects CEO Tom Poulos, as well as The meetings took place at Villa Park Village Hall on Jan. 15 and Jan. 19. They followed a previous public input meeting at the same location on Dec. 29.

Itasca-based Williams Architects, which has been working with the Village of Villa Park on recreation projects since 1996, delivered presentations at the recent meetings to provide conceptual plans about what a community center at Lions Park might offer. The plans included options that featured indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities.

In September 2021, the Village of Villa Park learned that the State of Illinois budget would include $10 million for the village to use for costs associated with the construction of a parks and recreation center. The funding is in the form of a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).

The village needs funding beyond the $10 million grant to pay for a new recreation facility. At the Villa Park CHRIS FOX PHOTO Villa Park Review Village Board meeting on Jan. 10, Lindsey Rugg of the Willowbrook softball team is pictured while at- lowbrook rebounded from Friday’s loss to post an 11-2 win in Saturday’s game at board Freshman members voted unanimously tempting score a authorizing run during Friday’s game at Downers Grove South. Rugg tried Hinsdale Central. The Warriors bashed three home runs in the second inning of Satto approve anto ordinance CHRIS FOX PHOTO Villa ParkSilver Review West Suburban score of from base in on a single by sophomore Katelyn Cox in the top of urday’s non-conference battle against the Red Devils of the the to issuance up tosecond $7.5 million Conference.

Senior Knudtson, freshman Isabella Dugo and that sophomore the second inning, when thetogame tiedcelebrated at 2-2. Downers Grove South’swith catcher Willowbrook High School’s Class was of 2021 its commencement two ceremony that beganAnnemarie at 9 a.m. The others participated in the ceremony started bonds to help finance the project Kayleigh the home Dennison (No. 5) is pictured in the tagged Rugg home for the third out of theon inning.

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The park is located at 320 E. Wildwood Ave. In 2021, the village learned it would receive a $10 million The Village of Villa Park observed Arbor Day with a tree planting on Friday, April 30. Pictured (left to grant thetree Illinois Department of Natural Resources that could be used to pay thePark construcright)from at the planting at the village’s Franklin Park,(IDNR) located at 218 N. Third Ave., are:for Villa Village your local agent tion of a new community center.

Earlier this year, the Villa ParkVilla Village Board approved the issuanceCommis of up to Trustee Christine Murphy, Justin Shlensky—chair of the Park Environmental Concerns $7.5 million in bonds to provide furtherof funding for Park the proposed project.Concerns Itasca-based Williams Architects, sion, Margaret Schiefer—a member the Villa Environmental Commission, Villa Park which has worked with the Village of Villa Park since 1996, delivered presentations at theVillage recentTrustee community Village Trustee Cheryl Tucker, Villa Park Village President Albert Bulthuis, Villa Park (and Contact for aHall. The firm proposed conceptual plans that contained multiple options input meetings at Villame ParkNick Village Village President-Elect) Cuzzone and Leslie Allison-Seei—chair of the Villa Park Community Pride 630-514-9961 for a proposed center.

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Born in Chicago and ordained a priest in 1973, Gregory spent much of his early career in Chicago and its suburbs, including Glenview and Mundelein. Before becoming archbishop of Washington in 2019, he served as bishop of Belleville, Ill., and archbishop of Atlanta. He has been archbishop of Washington, D.C., since 2019.

Gregory also has served in several leading roles in the U.S. church, including three times as head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. During his tenure, the crisis of sex abuse by Catholic clergy escalated, and under his leadership the bishops implemented the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.”

Gregory has written extensively on church issues, including pastoral statements on the death penalty and social justice; and has published numerous articles on the subject of liturgy, particularly in the African American community. He also is chancellor of The Catholic University of America and chairman of the Board of Trustees for The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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Business leader, horseracing icon passes away at 100 Richard L. Duchossois kept an office in Elmhurst’s north industrial park

Coming back after fire burns Arlington Park After an electrical fire destroyed the entire facility in 1985, the rebuild Duchossois championed set Arlington apart from other racetracks globally, with its striking cantilevered roof, world-class facilities and international stakes races. While a typical response to the complete devastation of the fire would have been to walk away, in a tour-de-force, Duchossois galvanized his employees to hold the famed Arlington Million race just days after the fire. This feat would go down in horseracing legends as the “Miracle Million” and it marked the first time a racetrack was ever awarded racing’s highest honor, the Eclipse Special Award.

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honor and integrity that he learned in his year and a half at Washington and Lee University, as having laid the foundation for his ability to not only survive, but thrive under pressure.

These moments would be far from few in his century-long life.

At just 20 years old, Duchossois was called to service with the U.S. Army following the United States’ entry into World War II. He was assigned to the 610th Tank Destroyer Battalion and served as commander of a Tank Destroyer Company throughout five European campaigns under General George S. Patton.

Although once feared for dead from a gunshot wound, Duchossois survived, recovered and returned to the front, leading his company through famed operations such as The Battle of the Bulge. Duchossois was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his sacrifice and, decades later, continued to garner recognition for his service. He received the Order of St. Maurice medallion, an honor that acknowledges both wartime distinction and ongoing character standards and accomplishments, as well as the distinction of the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest award, presented to him by the French government in Normandy on the 70th anniversary of D-Day in 2014. As a trustee, Duchossois participated in several oral history projects for the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

Business thrives in post-war years Upon his return home from the war, Duchossois was invited to join Beverly’s family’s business, Thrall Car Manufacturing Company - a modest railcar parts and repair company with 35 employees, and a rudimentary yard, based in Chicago Heights. Despite lacking in business experience, it was at Thrall Car that Duchossois honed his intuitive business instincts: He relentlessly strived for growth and improvement.

By 2001, when it was acquired by Trinity Rail Group, Thrall Car Manufacturing Company had a production capacity of 16,000 rail cars per year and 3,000 employees. Duchossois diversified his company over the years with the purchase of Chamberlain Manufacturing Group, broadcast outlets, Arlington Park and a number of other businesses.

Family Foundation is born Duchossois lost his wife Beverly to cancer in 1980. Her care and treatment received at The University of Chicago served as the catalyst for Duchossois’ first major philanthropic gift to UCMC in 1978. This gift supported world-renowned experts in lymphoma, Dr. John Ultmann as the first director of the cancer research center at the University of Chicago. The establishment of The Duchossois Family Foundation soon followed. Beverly’s death became the vehicle for the family to support cancer research in partnership with the University of Chicago, as well as initiatives such as Patient Navigation Services with the American Cancer Society, among others.

During his tenure in horseracing, Duchossois brought the 2002 Breeders Cup to Arlington Park, owned

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(and spouses), two step-grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Duchossois’ first wife, Beverly, and their beloved son, R. Bruce Duchossois, predeceased him in 1980 and 2014, respectively.

Up to his final days, Duchossois could be found at his desk planning his next venture, legal pad and pen in hand.

To use the Miracle Million team’s motto - which Duchossois loved and had printed on post-cards – “Quit?

Hell No!” No doubt Duchossois is marching on to his next tour. We salute you, soldier.

His final days Among his survivors is wife Mary Judith (nee McKeage) of Barrington, who he married in 2000 and who has lovingly stood by his side for all business, philanthropic and family endeavors.

He is also survived by his son Craig J. Duchossois (Janet) of Chicago, daughter Dayle Duchossois-Fortino (Ed) of Chicago, daughter Kimberly Duchossois of Barrington, and step-sons Steve Marchi (Sherrie) and Paul Marchi (Judy), both of Palatine.

Duchossois had seven grandchildren

NOTE: As a result of COVID-19, to ensure the health and safety of others, there will be no visitation.

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In 2000, Arlington Park merged with Churchill Downs Incorporated.

“Dick sets a personal standard to which we should all aspire,” said Washington and Lee President Will Dudley in 2018. “His leadership, humility, generosity and dedication to the service of others are an inspiration to all those who know him. We are indebted to him for his ongoing commitment to W&L.”

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More about his life Born Oct. 7, 1921, to Ernestine and Alphonse Duchossois in the south Chicago neighborhood of Beverly, Richard Louis Duchossois was destined to lead a life that personified what Americans define as “The Greatest Generation.” In his 100 years of life, Duchossois left an indelible impression on the world as a veteran, entrepreneur, philanthropist, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

The second of four siblings, Duchossois attended Morgan Park Military Academy during his formative years.

“I learned (at Morgan Park) discipline of the mind and that you have to try to win,” Duchossois explained in a family business retrospective book, “Riding the Rails”, published in 2016. “We had a professor of military science and tactics. He always said if we’re going to get ahead, we must be second to none.”

Duchossois credited this philosophy, combined with the leadership,

In July of 1943, Duchossois married his sweetheart Beverly (nee Thrall), who gave birth to their first son Craig in 1944 while Duchossois was on the frontline in Europe. The couple went on to have three more children, Dayle, Bruce, and Kimberly. They settled in Flossmoor, a southwest suburb of Chicago.

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Richard L. Duchossois, a native of Chicago, a decorated war hero, renowned businessman and horseracing icon, passed away peacefully at his home in Barrington Hills, on Friday, Jan. 28.

Owner of Arlington Park Racetrack and numerous other entities, Duchossois was known for his topdown management style, his exacting business principles, his customer service-oriented philosophies and his commitment to quality as evidenced in every workplace with his oft-repeated admonition, “Don’t expect what you didn’t inspect.” His meticulous attention to detail was applied with military precision across all aspects of his life, down to his double-breasted suits and pocket scarves. Sightings of an impeccably dressed “Mr. D,” as he was affectionately called, walking the halls of his businesses were a common occurrence.

He was considered the embodiment of perseverance. Of the many organizations in Duchossois’ business portfolio over the period of his professional career, many would come to associate him most with Arlington Park, the thoroughbred racetrack located in Arlington Heights, Ill.

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Convicted gunrunner charged after cutting off electronic monitor following brother’s funeral

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Former Villa Park resident apprehended at Glendale Heights Jewel Osco DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that bond was denied yesterday for a recently convicted gunrunner accused of fleeing after cutting off Bruce Berrier his electronic GPS monitor following his brother’s funeral.

Bruce Berrier, 23, formerly of Villa Park, appeared in Bond Court where Judge Craig Belford ordered he be held without bond.

Berrier has been charged with one count of Indirect criminal contempt of court, one count of escape/ violate electronic home monitoring detention program (Class 3 felony), one count of failure to return to a penal institution (Class 3 felony) and one count of criminal damage to government supported property (Class 4 felony.) If found guilty of indirect criminal contempt of court, Illinois statutes allow for indeterminate sentencing in excess of six months in the IDOC, to be determined by the court.

On July 2, 2021, Berrier entered a plea of guilty to one count of gunrunning, a Class 1 felony. On Dec. 14, 2021, he was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to be served at 75 percent.

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On Monday, Jan. 10, while still in custody at the DuPage County Jail awaiting transfer to the IDOC and over the State’s objection, Berrier was granted permission by the Court to attend his brother’s funeral services on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

At approximately 8 a.m. on Jan. 11, after being fitted with an electronic GPS monitoring device, Berrier was released from custody from the DuPage County Jail. As per the Court’s order, Berrier was to return to the DuPage County Jail at 2 p.m. the same day. It is alleged that at approximately 1:27 p.m., Berrier cut off his electronic GPS monitoring device.

Shortly after, Berrier’s electronic GPS monitoring device was found by the Elmhurst Police Department. It is further alleged that Berrier failed to return to the DuPage County Jail by 2 p.m. as ordered by the court. Judge Kleeman issued a $150,000 arrest warrant on the criminal damage to government supported property charge.

The following day, Jan. 12, the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition for indirect criminal contempt. Subsequently, Judge Reidy issued a no-bond arrest warrant for Berrier. On Jan. 13, Judge Kleeman issued a $500,000 arrest warrant for Berrier on the escape charges.

On Jan. 22, Berrier was located at

the Jewel Osco in Glendale Heights and taken into custody. The cases against Berrier will be in front of Judge Reidy.

If found guilty, any sentence Berrier receives will be served consecutively to his previously imposed ten-year sentence.

“Thanks to the outstanding work of all the law enforcement agencies involved, Bruce Berrier’s alleged attempt to avoid the consequences of his previous criminal activity was short-lived,” Berlin said. “The quick and peaceful apprehension of a man serving a lengthy sentence in the Illinois Department of Cor-

rections for gunrunning sends the message that in DuPage County, we will use every tool at our disposal to not only see to it that justice is served but more importantly, ensure the safety of the public. I thank The U.S. Marshal’s Office, the Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard, Downers Grove, Berwyn, Cicero and Glendale Heights police departments and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and his office for their collaborative efforts in this case.”

Berrier’s next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14 for arraignment in front of Judge Reidy.

Club holds toy drive for Tri-Town YMCA

Over this early winter season, District 1-J (D1J) Motorcycle Lions Club will collect new and gently used board games, card games, decks of cards, sports equipment, stuffed animals, larger children’s toys, scooters and children’s bicycles for Tri-Town YMCA, which serves the greater Lombard, Villa Park, and Oakbrook Terrace regions of eastern DuPage County.

As a 501(c)(3) charity, Tri-Town YMCA works hand-in-hand with caring community donors to ensure that their programs are accessible to all through fee assistance, which is available on a sliding scale according to ability to pay. Its programs place a major emphasis on encour-

aging and supporting young people in their development, strengthening family ties and promoting individual health and fitness.

Wild Fire Harley-Davidson, located at 120 W. North Ave., Villa Park, is proud to collaborate with D1J, and will host collection boxes at its dealership. Collections began on Jan. 3, and will last through Feb. 13.

D1J plans to provide the collected items to Tri-Town YMCA as a Valentine’s Day gift to the children served by the charitable organization.

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ic center at Lions Park is reportedly $10.325 million.

Option 3 included the construction of a community center and an indoor 25-yard lap pool, with the potential of a future outdoor aquatic center. The option of building a community center and an indoor pool has a total estimated project cost of $24.45 million.

Greg Gola, the director of the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department, responded to a comment during the Jan. 19 meeting that the Iowa Community Center would be razed if a new community center is built at Lions Park. The space created by the razed building at the Iowa Community Center would be utilized as additional field space, Gola said.

He added that there are plans to install lights at the baseball field at Highridge Park.

The comments at the two January meetings also included concerns about traffic, parking, storm water drainage and the loss of green space and an existing ball field at Lions Park. Additionally, residents asked about the fees to attend the proposed center, and how much it would cost to maintain the facility.

One speaker described pools as “money pits” and encouraged the village to avoid building an aquatic facility. While some residents voiced their support of a new facility, other speakers proposed using the $10 million grant and the $7.5 million in bonds to pay for renovating and upgrading the Iowa Community Center and Jefferson Pool. Both facilities are at least 60 years old. According to Gola, a feasibility study from a few years ago indicated that major renovations at the Iowa Community Center could cost approximately $17 million.

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Gramann. Caputo and Gramann delivered a similar presentation at the public input meeting on Jan. 19.

Speaking at the Jan. 15 meeting, Poulos referred to input from Villa Park residents during the meeting of Dec. 29. He noted that some residents do not want to see a renovation project at the village’s Iowa Community Center. He also stated that the most desired facility at Lions Park would include a community center with an outdoor aquatic facility. He said there was some support for indoor aquatics.

Proposed community center features As for the features of a community center, Poulos said that a gymnasium and an indoor track were highly desired. A main component of the gymnasium would be a full-length basketball court that could also be divided into cross-courts. In addition to basketball, the court would likely be striped for volleyball and pickleball.

According to the presentation from Williams Architects at the two January meetings, the proposed center would be a two-story structure featuring nearly 40,000 square feet.

The center would include multi-purpose rooms that could be used for a variety of programs offered to residents of all ages. The second floor of the proposed facility could include an indoor track, as well as weights

and exercise equipment.

Concerns about a new community center in Lions Park included potential problems related to parking and traffic, as well as the elimination of one of the park’s existing baseball/ softball fields.

The representatives from Williams Architects emphasized that their plans are conceptual and will be refined. Nothing has been finalized as the firm gathers information and evaluates what residents want to see built at Lions Park.

Williams Architects’ presentation at the two public input meetings in January offered a few options for village residents and the village board to consider. One option—Option 1— proposed a community center to be built on the south side of Lions Park, which is located at 320 E. Wildwood Ave. That option, which included keeping the existing ball field on the north side of the park, features the construction of a community center at a total project cost estimated at $17.25 million. Option 1A included the same features as Option 1, as well as the construction of an outdoor playground and an outdoor basketball court. Option 1A had a total project cost estimated at $17.825 million.

Option 2 in Williams Architects’ presentation offered an outdoor aquatic center, with a future construction of a community center. The total project cost of an outdoor aquat-

Residents speak at public input meetings Most of the residents who spoke at the recent public input meetings on Jan. 15 and Jan. 19 expressed support for the proposal to build a new facility at Lions Park. The desire for a new community center with gymnasium space appeared to take priority over an aquatic center.

Several speakers at the two January meetings highlighted the links between a potential new community center and the village’s current facilities, including the Iowa Community Center, Jefferson Pool and the baseball fields at Highridge Park and Twin Lakes Park. If, for example, a new aquatic center is built at Lions Park, what would happen to Jefferson Pool? What would happen to the Iowa Community Center? If the footprint of a new community center at Lions Park eliminates a lighted ball field at the park, how would that impact field space at other village facilities?

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Warriors run conference record to 11-0 with a win over Hinsdale South Sullivan delivers 30 points in last week’s non-conference loss to Maine South

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The Willowbrook girls basketball team improved its West Suburban Gold Conference record to 11-0 with Friday’s 62-38 victory over Hinsdale South in Villa Park. The Warriors pushed their overall season record to 20-4 with Friday’s win over the Hornets.

Willowbrook can complete an unblemished 12-0 conference season with a win at Downers Grove South this week.

Two nights before playing Hinsdale South, the Warriors suffered their first home loss of the season.

Maine South defeated Willowbrook 71-67 in a non-conference battle in Villa Park on Jan. 26.

Maine South led the Warriors 2015 after one quarter and 37-26 at halftime. Willowbrook reduced the Hawks’ lead to 53-45 by the end of the third quarter. The Warriors continued to cut into Maine South’s lead during the fourth quarter, trimming the gap to 69-67 with about 12 seconds to play. The Hawks, who closed out the scoring by making a pair of free throws with 7.1 seconds on the clock, hung on to earn the victory.

“We had way too many turnovers tonight,” said Willowbrook coach Terry Harrell after the loss to Maine South. “What really killed us was the second shots. When you give up that many extra shots, you’re in trouble.”

Senior Sophie Sullivan poured in 30 points for the Warriors during last week’s high-scoring battle against Maine South. Sullivan made four of five attempts from 3-point range. She connected on 11 of 15 shots from the field and made all of her free-throw attempts by sinking four foul shots during the fourth quarter.

Willowbrook freshman Hannah Kenny, who made all nine of her freethrow attempts in last week’s loss to the Hawks, scored 15 points in the game. She drained seven free-throw attempts during the fourth quarter.

Sophomore Calli Kenny provided nine points for the Warriors in the four-point loss to the Hawks.

Maine South senior Emily Pape scored a school-record 41 points in her team’s win over Willowbrook.

Pape, who will play for Cornell University’s women’s basketball team, made 16 of 27 shots from the field against the Warriors. She sank her only 3-point attempt of the game and converted eight of nine free throws.

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Willowbrook’s girls basketball team played its final home game of the regular season on Friday. The Warriors defeated Hinsdale South 62-38 in a West Suburban Gold Conference contest. Willowbrook improved to 20-4 overall and 11-0 in conference play. The Warriors can complete a perfect 12-0 conference season with a win at Downers Grove South this week. Senior Sophie Sullivan (above - No. 1) scored 17 points in Friday’s win. Freshman Hannah Kenny (top left - No. 10) added 13 points. Another photo from Friday’s contest shows senior Elizabeth Garcia (left - No. 11). The Warriors honored their two senior players—Sullivan and Garcia—before Friday’s game. The Warriors will open the IHSA post-season on their home court later this month, when they will host a Class 4A regional. If the Warriors win a pair of games to claim the regional title, they will advance to the Bartlett Sectional. Two days before playing Hinsdale South last week, Willowbrook suffered a 71-67 non-conference loss to Maine South in Villa Park. Sullivan made four shots from 3-point range and scored 30 points in the Jan. 26 loss—the Warriors’ first home loss of the season. Hannah Kenny, who made all nine of her free-throw attempts against Maine South, provided 15 points.

Pape scored 15 points in the first half and erupted for 26 points in the second half.

Willowbrook held a 30-20 halftime lead over Hinsdale South in Friday’s conference game. The Warriors delivered a 32-7 burst in the third quarter. Their pressure defense pro-

duced several turnovers and a flurry of points. Calli Kenny made a pair of 3-point shots during the third quarter.

Sullivan, sophomore Elle Bruschuk and Hannah Kenny each made one 3-point shot during the third period.

“We didn’t shoot particularly well in the first half,” said Harrell after

Friday’s win. “We got a little more focused after halftime and picked up the pace.”

The Warriors held a 62-27 lead at the end of the third quarter. The lead of at least 30 points triggered a running clock throughout the fourth quarter. The Hornets outscored Willowbrook 11-0 in the final eight minutes.

Sullivan, who made two shots from 3-point range and converted all five of her shots from the freethrow line, scored a team-leading 17 points in Friday’s win. Calli Kenny

Willowbrook senior Bella Naumovsky earned the fourth-place medal in the meet’s all-around standings.

Naumovsky produced an all-around total of 35.0. Three members of the Downers Grove co-op team claimed the top three places in the all-round competition.

Naumovsky’s all-around total included scores of 9.1 on the vault, 9.3 on the uneven bars, 8.1 on the balance beam and 8.5 in floor exercises.

She finished in a tie for first place on the uneven bars. She wound up third in floor exercises, fourth on the vault and tenth on the balance beam.

Senior Tess Placek of the Warriors

earned a sixth-place finish in the all-around standings of the conference meet with her score of 34.625.

Placek delivered a second-place effort on the balance beam; her performance on the beam received a score of 8.9. She finished fourth on the uneven bars (8.35), seventh on the vault (8.875) and eighth in floor exercises (8.5).

Willowbrook junior Sarah Ball placed eighth in the all-around standings by posting a score of 33.625.

Ball posted a fourth-place score of 8.85 in floor exercises. She claimed fifth on the balance beam (8.525), eighth on the vault (8.85) and 15th on

the uneven bars (7.4).

Willowbrook sophomore Mia McBride finished 11th in the all-around standings with her score of 32.625.

McBride produced her best showing on the balance beam, posting a thirdplace score of 8.875.

Junior Hanna Mitrick provided the Warriors with a 14th-place score of 31.75 in the all-around standings.

That total included a 13th-place score of 7.55 on the uneven bars.

Willowbrook won its conference dual meets against Leyden, Addison Trail, Hinsdale South and Morton during the regular season. The Warriors lost their dual meet against the

and Hannah Kenny both scored 13 points, while Bruschuk contributed 10 points. Junior Sara Stout provided six points.

The Warriors will conclude their regular season with next week’s crossover game against the first-place team from the West Suburban Silver Conference. That contest will be played at Addison Trail High School. Willowbrook will begin the IHSA Class 4A post-season by hosting a regional on its home court. If the Warriors can win a regional title in Villa Park, they will advance to the Bartlett Sectional.

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The Willowbrook girls gymnastics team finished second at Saturday’s six-team West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at Downers Grove South High School.

The Downers Grove co-op team, which consists of gymnasts from Downers Grove South and Downers Grove North, won the meet title with its total of 140.525. Willowbrook posted a team score of 136.825. Leyden (129.3) finished third, while Addison Trail (123.625) placed fourth.

Hinsdale South (123.125) and Morton (98.8) claimed fifth and sixth, respectively.

Downers Grove co-op team on Dec. 8.

The Warriors will compete in this week’s four-team IHSA regional at Glenbard West High School. In addition to Willowbrook and Glenbard West, the regional will include Fenton and the St. Charles East/North co-op squad.

The Willowbrook team and its individual gymnasts will try to advance from the regional to a Feb. 10 sectional that will also take place at Glenbard West. The IHSA state meet will be held Feb. 19-20 at Palatine High School.

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

Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Addison Jan. 16 Police said Shawnteese Esther, 29, of Chicago, was issued a warrant near Route 83 and Lake at 2:16 a.m.

Daniel Nervis-Ortiz, 45, of Addison, was charged with DUI, driving while license revoked or suspended, wrong lane usage and no insurance near Diversey and Vista at 7:43 p.m.

A 37-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery in the 700 block of N. Swift at 7:18 a.m.

Jan. 15 Thomas W. Houser, 55, of Addison, was charged with DUI and making an improper left turn/oncoming traffic in the 1200 block of N. Keebie at 7:58 p.m.

Macarthur Walker Jr., 56, of Schaumburg, was charged with DUI at 6:10 a.m.

man was charged with two counts of p.m. domestic battery at 6:23 p.m.

Yahir Garcia, 18, of Lombard, was issued a citation for disorderly conVilla Park duct/fighting in the 300 block of N. Jan. 22 Princeton at 8:03 a.m.

Juan C. Rodriguez, 35, of Mount A 28-year-old Villa Park man was Prospect, was charged with crimi- charged with two counts of domestic nal trespass to a vehicle and theft of battery subsequent to an incident that stolen property not exceeding $500, occurred March 3, 2020. The suspect while Thomas J. Hernandez, 48, of was arrested on the above date at Stuart, Fla., was charged with crim- 1:41 p.m. inal trespass to a vehicle (in physical Theft was reported in the 200 control of), theft of stolen property block of E. Vermont at 1:56 p.m. A not exceeding $500, unlawful pos- complainant reported that a subject session of drug paraphernalia and would not return their firearm. transportation or possession of open Theft was reported at an auto parts alcohol by a driver at a store in the store in the 400 block of E. North at 100 block of W. Roosevelt at 6:19 2:05 p.m. A complainant reported p.m. that an unknown subject removed veA complainant reported multiple hicle parts from display shelves and subjects physically fighting at a bar left the store without paying. in the 200 block of S. Villa at 1:28 a.m.

Jan. 17 Andre Boulden, 59, of Chicago, Jan. 21 was charged with two counts of retail A 44-year-old man and a 36-year- theft/possessing displayed merchanold man, both from Villa Park, were dise exceeding $300 with a prior each charged with two counts of do- conviction at a store in the 900 block mestic battery in the 300 block of E. of S. Route 83 at 8:30 p.m.

Plymouth at 2:03 p.m.

Theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 4:29 p.m.

Jan. 19 A complainant reported that an unPolice said Eric E. Randolph, 49, known subject stole their purse from of Willowbrook, was arrested on an a shopping cart. original complaint and warrant for deceptive practice/bad checks/ob- Jan. 16 taining control over property subseA complainant at a restaurant in quent to an incident at an auto dealer- the 600 block of W. North reported ship June 19, 2020. The suspect was at 2:08 a.m. that multiple unknown arrested on the above date at 1:15 p.m.

Jan. 13 Cameron C. Cornette, 35, of West Chicago, was charged with resisting/ obstructing a police officer in the 700 block of E. Lake at 8:25 a.m.

Ivan A. Zamora, 41, of Addison, was charged with driving while li- Jan. 18 cense revoked and two counts of Rosa B. Carmelo-Moran, 40, of DUI in the 500 block of E. Lake at Chicago, was charged with criminal 1:04 a.m. sexual assault, force/kidnapping— secretly confining another against Jan. 12 their will -- and robbery at a hotel in A 44-year-old Rolling Meadows the 1-100 block of E. North at 3:54

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Jan. 23, 4:44 p.m. in the 1100 subjects were gone. block of S. York Road, Bryan A. Ortiz, 43, was arrested for retail theft.

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Jan. 22, 10:39 p.m. in the 100 block ed last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported seven of W. Grand Ave., a complainant reincidents of residents being a victim ported he was informed by one of his employees that an unknown suspect of fraud. was looking into various vehicles in the employee parking lot and said Bensenville The Bensenville Police Depart- suspect was waving a hammer at the ment recently reported the following employee as the suspect approached arrests and citations. Persons who are her. This case is under investigation. charged with domestic battery are BEPC2200054.

Jan. 21, 11:44 a.m. in the 800 not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy. Readers are remind- block of W. Green St., a complainant ed that an arrest does not constitute reported he found his gold chain with a conviction, and that suspects are pendent to be missing. The comconsidered innocent unless proven plainant was later notified his neckguilty in a court of law. Juveniles age lace was at a pawn shop. This case is under investigation. BECP2200052.

17-or-younger are not named.

Jan. 21, 10:42 p.m. in the 100 Jan. 27, 2:21 a.m. near S. Church Road and W. Grand Ave., an officer block of S. York Road, a complainant reported an incident of aggravated reported she is receiving harassing fleeing or attempting to elude a po- tests messages by a known suspect. lice officer. This case is under inves- This case is under investigation.

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Jan. 20, 1:14 p.m. in the 1000 Jan. 26, 6:55 a.m. in the 800 block of E. Grand Ave., Nancie A. block of S. York Road, a complainant Tharp, 68, of Whiting, Ind., was ar- reported he found his catalytic conrested for two out-of-jurisdiction verter to be missing. This case is warrants for failing to appear—one under investigation. BECP2200049.

Jan. 20, 6:40 p.m. near N. Route 83 warrant by Douglas County and the second warrant by LaSalle County. and Foster Avenue, Samuel BalionNogueda, 50, was arrested for driving BEPC2200061.

Jan. 23, 3:52 p.m. in the 400 block under the influence of alcohol and a of W. Irving Park Road, Mynor Elvis traffic violation. BEPC2200051.

Guidelines for COVID-19 isolation, quarantine In January 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations.

Isolation applies to those infected with COVID-19 and quarantine applies to those exposed to COVID-19.

Note: The risk of developing infection is much higher if you are not up to date with all COVID-19 vaccines (have not received a booster, if eligible) and even higher if you are unvaccinated.

Isolation recommendations if infected with COVID-19: Isolation means separating from others when infected, when someone has symptoms or when someone tests positive for COVID-19.

In its updated recommendations, the CDC has split the previous 10-day isolation period into two parts: • Days 0-5: Stay at home for 5 full days and isolate from others. Wear a mask around others at home. If no symptoms develop, end home isolation at day 5 and continue to mask around others until 10 days after positive test. If someone is asymptomatic or have mild/resolving symptoms and a negative rapid antigen test on day 5, they can leave home and wear a mask around others for days 6-10. If the test is positive, isolate for the full 10 days. If a fever or ongoing symptoms are present on day 5, continue the isolation for the full 10 days.

• Days 6-10: If someone is asymptomatic or has mild/resolving symptoms, they can leave home for essential activities, but continue to always wear a mask around others. Don’t travel, especially longer trips where it is not possible to always wear a mask. Avoid social gatherings and nonessential activities. Scientists have found that, for mild infections, people are most contagious the day before symptoms begin and during the first 5 days after onset of symptoms. In people with mild infections, contagiousness lasts no longer than 10

days, so the extra precautions can end 10 days after symptoms began or, if symptoms never develop, 10 days after testing positive.

COVID-19 quarantine recommendations if exposed: Quarantine means separating from others when someone is exposed to COVID-19 (by being a “close contact” to someone who tested positive) but have no symptoms and have not tested positive for COVID-19.

A close contact refers to being within 6 feet of someone, for more than 15 minutes, who tested positive for COVID-19 and is contagious.

If someone was exposed to COVID-19 and is not up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations (not vaccinated or vaccinated but have not had a booster, if eligible): • Stay home for at least 5 full days, from the day of exposure.

• Wear a well-fitted mask around others at home.

• Get tested, even if symptoms don’t develop, at least 5 days after the close contact with someone with COVID-19.

If someone was exposed to COVID-19 and is up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations (vaccinated and received booster, if eligible): • No quarantine is required unless symptoms develop.

• Get tested, even if symptoms do not appear, at least 5 days after the close contact with someone with COVID-19.

Whether or not someone is up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, everyone should watch for symptoms after exposure for 10 days after the last contact and wear a mask around others. If symptoms appear, isolate immediately, get tested and stay home until the test results are available.

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Cullerton measure giving voice to veterans becomes law Veterans and other members of the public will have a way to voice their concerns regarding the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs thanks to a new law spearheaded by State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park).

“The tragic COVID-19 outbreak at

the LaSalle Veterans’ Home in 2020 made it clear that we needed to support veterans and IDVA staff by demanding further transparency from the department,” said Cullerton, chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affair committee and a veteran himself. “The new Veterans

Accountability Unit will give our veterans and those who care for them a direct way to voice any concerns they have.”

The new law, Public Act 102-0695, creates the unit, with offices to be housed in IDVA buildings and veterans’ homes. The unit will be responsible for reporting complaints and recommendations from veterans, IDVA employees and other Illinois residents

to the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor.

Additionally, the unit will establish a toll-free helpline and email, maintain regular office hours and create an annual report that includes a summary of complaints and actions taken in response to them.

“Our veterans sacrificed so much to protect our country, and if they’re

being mistreated or not helped in a meaningful way, they should be empowered to say so,” Cullerton said. “I hope this new Veteran’s Accountability Unit helps give them the voice they deserve.”

Public Act 102-0695 became law on Wednesday and goes into effect June 1.

(This was received from the office of State Sen. Tom Cullerton.)

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Regional agreement on electric vehicles must include relevant stakeholders, support fair competition

By Josh Sharp To promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and help establish a nationwide network of EV charging stations, five governors in the Midwest region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota) agreed to join what they term the Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition.

Based on the group’s initiative, the goal of this coalition is to foster increased cooperation between participating states to advance our transportation sector’s transition to EVs. As the governors move forward

with this collaboration, they must do the following: ensure that the private sector is a key stakeholder in these decisions, and advocate for policies that will produce the greatest number of EV charging stations, or risk hindering the transition to EVs. The most effective strategy for the deployment of EV infrastructure is the same as what resulted in fueling stations being conveniently located across the country—fair competition and private sector investment.

Utility companies are usually at the forefront of lawmakers’ minds when it comes to EVs. With the need to meet increased electricity demands to accommodate this initiative, they deserve that consideration in the process. However, utility companies are often provided government

funding AND can use their monopoly on energy production to eliminate competition in the EV charging market.

One anti-competitive advantage that is allowing utility companies to corner this emerging marketplace is demand charges, which are extra fees utility companies charge for electrical usage during peak times to ensure the electrical grid is prepared to withstand energy needs.

Small businesses are often overburdened by these charges, thus discouraged from moving forward with EV charging installations.

Many small fuel stops and convenience stores have tried to join the EV transition and host direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations.

These chargers allow EV customers

to charge their cars in a shorter time frame. But, when a DCFS is used, it almost always peaks energy usage, triggering additional fees. When added to the basic cost of electricity, EV chargers quickly become unprofitable. According to research, nearly all businesses operating DCFC chargers lose money.

Another unfair advantage is that utility companies are getting approved to increase fees on their current ratepayers to cover the cost of constructing and operating EV chargers, where convenience stores and other fueling stations must use private capital for this investment.

This ability for utility companies to unfairly compete in this market will inevitably lead to fewer EV charging stations, given how vital the

private sector’s role is in fueling our transportation sector. Therefore, the private sector must be among the key stakeholders that are brought to this discussion to create a fair partnership for fund development.

When these governors state they will develop an approach “informed by industry, academic, and community engagement,” I hope the private sector will have their voices heard. Small fuel stops were an invaluable asset to creating the interconnected national transportation network we all know today, and they will continue to help forge a new EV future if lawmakers support fair competition.

Josh Sharp is CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association in Springfield.

IFB president: 2022 priorities indicate changes ahead for agriculture

By Richard Guebert Jr. The icy winter temps in the Midwest mean a slow season for many. But for Illinois farmers like me, it’s the time of year to plan ahead for the spring planting season.

Many in agriculture are already feeling the strain of rising input

costs and fractured supply chains due to the ongoing pandemic.

Farmers are worried these issues could be compounded by additional water regulations and unreliable fuel standards, which will drastically impact many family farms.

The Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors, which represents the largest group of farmers in the state, set new priorities for the organization in January. They’ll focus on supporting members as

the ag industry faces the challenges ahead.

Rising input costs Since the spring of 2020, nearly every person has experienced price fluctuations and supply limitations on products they need. For farmers, fertilizer shortages have made a large dent in business profitability.

Growers are reporting price hikes of more than 300 percent on fertilizer purchases this year.

Dance team places ninth at IHSA state meet

Willowbrook High School’s dance team performed at the IHSA competitive dance state meet, which took place on Friday and Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Competing against 29 other teams in the state meet’s 2A level, Willowbrook earned a 10th-place score of 84.0 for its routine during Friday’s preliminaries. The top 12 teams from the preliminaries advanced to Saturday’s

That’s especially significant because fertilizer costs account for approximately 15 percent of the total cash costs for crops.

And the lack of truck drivers and congestion at American ports mean delivery times are anyone’s best guess.

If these trends continue, consumers might also see rising prices at the grocery. To curb this issue, we’re looking to Congress to help us find solutions.

Changing water regulations Last November, the Biden administration announced a plan to return to a previous definition of “waters of the United States.”

The proposed regulation would repeal the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule and broaden the federal government’s authority under the Clean Waters Act. Farmers are frustrated with the

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finals. Willowbrook’s performance in the finals received a score of 85.98, good for ninth place in the 2A level. The Willowbrook team qualified for the state meet with its solid performance at the Geneva Sectional on Jan. 22. Members of the team are pictured during the sectional routine.

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As the Illinois Supreme Court debates whether current law lets lawmakers use campaign funds after being charged with public corruption and other unethical behavior, State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) renewed her call for Democrats to consider her legislation forbidding just that.

The Illinois Supreme Court recently held oral argument in a case regarding a complaint filed against former 25th Ward Alderman Danny Solis. Solis used $220,000 of campaign funds to pay lawyers who were defending him from federal investigations into wrongdoing and public corruption. The State Board of Elections recently tossed out the case, prompting the appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. Other lawmakers have used their campaign funds for this purpose; one example is former Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, who spent millions of campaign dollars defending against sexual harassment complaints involving his former chief of staff, as well as the ComEd public corruption scandal. Two justices on the Illinois Supreme Court, including Chief Justice Anne Burke, had to recuse themselves from the decision. Burke’s husband is Alderman Ed Burke, who also has been federally charged.

“This shouldn’t be a matter of ambiguity in Illinois state law. Regardless of how the court eventually interprets current campaign law, this shouldn’t remain a statutory loophole,” Rep. Mazzochi said. “Letting this continue sends the wrong message: that literally, corrupt and unethical public officials who abused their office don’t have to pay for their misdeeds, they can just continue to abuse their office to troll for campaign funds and keep the insider game going. This is not what individuals donate to campaigns for. Spending campaign donations to bail yourself out of your personal mess is a clear abuse, and it is time for this insider privilege to end.”

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Board of Elections said if the General Assembly wanted to enact a specific prohibition on this issue they would need to write it into the law. Rep. Mazzochi’s House Bill 2929 does just that.

It prohibits the use of political campaign funds for defense in either a civil or criminal case pertaining to misconduct by a person in his or her capacity as a public official, sexual harassment claims, or discrimination claims. Anyone found in violation of the law will be required to return the contributions or pay them to the state if a contributor cannot be identified or reimbursed.

Rep. Mazzochi first filed the bill in 2020 in response to news reports that then Speaker Michael Madigan spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees defending his campaign from allegations of sexual harassment and himself from other accusations of wrongdoing. At the time, WTTW examined campaign disclosures and found that a number of public officials in the midst of a federal probe spent significant campaign funds on legal fees; including $90,000 from disgraced former State Senator Martin Sandoval, $25,000 from State Senator Tom Cullerton, $200,000 from McCook Mayor and Democratic Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski, $40,000 from Chicago Alderman Carrie Austin, and $400,000 from Chicago Alderman Ed Burke.

“Only in Illinois would this practice be this prolific,” Rep. Mazzochi continued. “The State Board of Elections said current law is insufficient to stop this clearly wrong practice, so let’s be clear about it, and change the law.”

(This was received from the office of State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi.)

Timeliness a major concern for residents needing professional licenses To improve convenience and accessibility for working people, state licenses from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation would be issued in four weeks under an initiative by State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs).

“Health care workers, accountants and cosmetologists are ready to enter their respective industries but are unable to get started without a professional license from the state,” she said.

“With this initiative, I hope to expedite the time it takes IDFPR to process applications and allow residents to enter the work force sooner.”

As chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, Glowiak Hilton prioritizes legislation to benefit workers and support economic development throughout the state. Under the legislation, IDFPR will be required to process applications within four weeks as long as there were no deficiencies submitted.

“My office has heard concerns from our community about workers waiting six weeks or more for licenses to be distributed,” she added. “While I appreciate the department’s efforts to reduce processing times with electronic renewals, I believe our state could improve the timeliness and let residents get to work.”

Senate Bill 3002 awaits to be assigned to a committee.

(This was received from the office of State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.)

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It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Did you know that dental-related ailments are responsible for the loss of more than 50 million school hours each year? That’s right. Thousands of children miss school every year because of some dental-related ailment. Fortunately, many of these ailments can be prevented through good oral care.

This National Children’s Dental Health Month, make your child’s smile a priority.

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Yeah, Villa Park ought to take lessons from Lombard on how to snow plow. They don’t leave a pile of snow at the corners where you can’t make a turn. Thank you. *** I see on the news that Mr. Biden will only consider a black woman for nomination to the Supreme Court.

Why is his No. 1 prerequisite someone’s race? I couldn’t care less what a person’s race or gender happens to be if they are being considered for nomination to the Supreme Court. I care about whether a judge is uniquely qualified to serve on the court.

Judges shouldn’t be considered liberal or conservative. They should judge each case that comes before them on the facts, the law and the Constitution, not a political ideology. *** Maybe those of you who worship at the church of Our Fauci of Perpetual COVID can help me out with the indoor mask mandate Pritzker has had in place since last August. Have you ever asked yourselves why all of the states that border Illinois don’t

have indoor mask mandates? One more thing: When I’m in a restaurant, I have to wear a mask, except if I am actively eating or drinking.

Does the virus automatically go on break when it notices I’m actively eating or drinking? *** Hey, Bears fans. Did you notice the new GM’s first name is Ryan and the new head coach’s first name is Matt? The same first names as the old GM Ryan Pace and the old head coach Matt Nagy. Let’s hope the new Ryan can generally manage and the new Matt can coach. I want wins. I don’t want any more cheerleading and excuses like we got from the old Ryan and Matt the last four years. *** According to Democrats, the 2016 presidential election was stolen by Russian collusion, while the 2020 presidential election was perfectly honest and fair. Biden and the Democrats have already started complaining that the upcoming 2022 congressional elections, in which they will likely be crushed, will somehow be

*** I read where President Biden is set to replace a retiring Supreme Court justice with a woman of color. I have no issue with that on its face, except that it essentially smacks of reverse discrimination. It would seem to me that it is in the best interest of the Supreme Court and our country to appoint the most qualified candidate, no matter the gender/ethnicity/race/ religion. To narrow the playing field by color and gender only is certainly not “equal opportunity” by definition. *** The Democrats are doing everything they can to seize more power.

They want to change the voting laws, change the Constitution, increase the size of the Supreme Court, open the borders, but the big question is: What are they doing with the power they already have? Things seem to be worse since they’ve had control in Washington. *** I wonder how many people will be hoarding the free masks the government is set to give away. I can see it now—just like with toilet paper and hand sanitizer—some selfish people going from store to store and grabbing up more than their fair share,

possibly leaving more vulnerable people without these supposedly more-protective masks. Or worse, trying to sell them to make a profit.

Please think about your fellow family, friends and neighbors. *** After serving in World War II, my dad always said, watch out for China because they are a sleeping giant. We have them do so much of our work today, and a lot of our manufacturing is no longer available in the USA. If we had a war today, it would take more time to prepare. In my opinion, China gave the world a virus that has divided people and makes us easier to conquer. Even the president’s son is reportedly investing in Socialist Communist China. Wake up America, or move over and step aside. *** We’ve reached the 55th anniversary of the 1967 Chicago blizzard. I’m sure some readers will remember that event, which struck our area on Jan. 26-27, 1967. The storm dumped a record-setting 23 inches of snow and included 50 mph winds. I’ve seen videos and heard people talk about their experiences. I haven’t seen any clips from that period of so-called activists ranting about “climate change” immediately after the storm. As others have pointed out,

today’s zealots reflexively blame every severe-weather event on “climate change.” They also benefit from people’s ignorance of history. *** Americans are forgiving and generous to the point of being dangerous. Why do dyed-in-the-wool Democrats and the general news media continue to treat all the decisions made by this president like they are made by someone who is smart?

They can see by his actions he has cognitive problems. Biden has become America’s bad joke to the rest of the world and world peace. *** Once in a while, I take a look at Governor Billionaire’s tweets on Twitter. Here is one of his latest ridiculous posts. Quote: “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: voting rights are on the ballot in 2022. As long as I’m your governor, we’ll make sure every voter’s voice is heard.” What nonsense. Whose votes are being suppressed and which voters aren’t being heard in this state?

Who are they? They need to step forward and tell us exactly how they were not allowed to vote or how their votes were suppressed. Illinois has supermajorities in the House and Senate. The districts are also gerrymandered to favor Democrats.

Commission accepting nominations for 2021 Green Champion Award Nominations are due by March 17

The Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission advises the village president and board of trustees on matters relating to the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment, including the quality of land, air and water.

In 2016, the commission created its Green Champion award program to recognize any outstanding environmental achievements of individuals, groups, organizations or companies in Villa Park.

The annual certificate will be presented in one of the following nine categories: Energy efficiency; Renewable energy; Conservation of natural resources; Recycling programs and use of recycled content products; Green produce use and use of recycled content materials; Water conservation; Transportation; Outreach and education; Other innovation projects and programs.

How do I nominate a deserving candidate?

You can submit an online nomination form by accessing the Village of Villa Park website and searching for Green Champion Award or using the link on the Commission’s web page.

When accessing the online form please use the username public@

villaparkvillage.com and password “public”. A print version nomination form is also available at http:// www.invillapark.com/DocumentCenter/View/6355/Green-Champion-Award-Nomination-Form and may be submitted to the Village of Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission by email at EnvironmentalConcerns@invillapark.com or to the Village of Villa Park (Attn: Environmental Concerns Commission) 20 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181.

Nominations are accepted for residential and nonresidential properties in Villa Park and may be submitted by property owners, business owners and by others who feel a project or site deserves recognition.

Nomination forms will be kept on file for future consideration for a period of no more than two years from the date of submission.

Nominations are due by March 17 for consideration by the Environmental Concerns Commission for the previous year’s award. In most instances, the commission will present the award at a Villa Park Village Board meeting around Earth Day— April 22. For more information, contact Commission chair Bob Wagner at 630-484-8856.

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Warriors compete at WSG meet Willowbrook’s girls gymnastics team competed in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at Downers Grove South High School. The Warriors finished second in the team standings of the six-team event. The Downers Grove co-op team won the meet title with its score of 140.525.

Willowbrook posted a team score of 136.825. One photo from the meet shows Willowbrook senior Tess Placek (above left) during her second-place performance on the balance beam. Another photo shows sophomore Mia McBride (above middle) of the Warriors, who delivered a third-place score on the beam. One more photo shows Willowbrook junior Sarah Ball (above right) during her fourthplace performance in floor exercises. Senior Bella Naumovsky of Willowbrook placed fourth in the conference meet’s all-around standings. Placek delivered a sixth-place finish in the all-around competition. Ball placed eighth in the all-around scoring, while McBride and junior Hanna Mitrick finished 11th and 14th, respectively. The Warriors will begin the IHSA post-season by competing in this week’s Glenbard West Regional.

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(Continued from page 8) federal government’s decision to expand federal jurisdiction onto waterways on private lands.

The revised rule would make it difficult for farmers and property owners to decipher where their property will be impacted and create challenges when implementing conservation practices in those areas.

For people whose properties won’t be affected by the ruling, this issue might seem trivial. But for family farmers who would lose the right to manage parts of their land, it’s a big concern.

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers consider a final rule, the agriculture community would like to see clear terms that are easy to interpret and apply, with flexibilities for landowners to conduct innovative and environmentally beneficial projects.

waterways in our state in desperate need of repair.

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law by President Biden last fall works to address the wear and tear on transportation systems across the nation.

As funds make their way to our state, it’s important that they’re used to rebuild transportation routes that get supplies to farms and, in turn, help farmers get their products to consumers.

Dollars should also be disbursed fairly to rural areas, especially the funds marked for expanding rural broadband.

The need for additional education and telehealth resources has become increasingly important while dealing with fluctuating COVID cases over the past couple of years.

As it stands, many farmers and entrepreneurs in small towns lack the technology they need to improve their businesses.

When large meat packing plants closed their doors early on in the pandemic, small companies stepped up to the plate to fill the need. The situation demonstrated why businesses of all sizes are needed to keep our domestic

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Warriors overpower Hinsdale South 81-57 STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook boys basketball team completed a highly successful January schedule with Friday’s 8157 West Suburban Gold Conference win at Hinsdale South. The victory gave the Warriors an overall record of 15-9 and a conference mark of 6-2.

Willowbrook won 10 of the 11 contests it played during January.

The Warriors’ only loss of the month was an 82-74 conference setback at Proviso East on Jan. 21. The loss to the Pirates snapped Willowbrook’s nine-game winning streak, which began with a win over Glenbard East at the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic on Dec. 29.

The Warriors have beaten Hinsdale South twice this season. Willowbrook opened its conference schedule with a 72-57 win over the Hornets on Dec. 3 in Villa Park.

Hinsdale South led the Warriors 18-16 through one quarter of Fri-

day’s rematch. The Hornets held a 32-29 advantage at halftime, but Willowbrook heated up in the third quarter, outscoring Hinsdale South 22-9 to take a 51-41 lead with eight minutes to play.

Senior Marquel Saleek scored 25 points for the Warriors in Friday’s victory. He also provided nine assists, five rebounds and five steals.

Senior Noah Campbell contributed 20 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Junior Joey Tumilty supplied 15 points, three assists and four steals.

Senior Terrell Walker scored 11 points and pulled down six rebounds.

Junior Isaac Sobieszczyk delivered four points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Willowbrook’s schedule this week includes a conference home game against Downers Grove South, as well as this Saturday’s non-conference home contest against Romeoville.

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