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Graduation day at Willowbrook

Play at the plate

Freshman Lindsey Rugg of the Willowbrook softball team is pictured while attempting to score a run during Friday’s game at Downers Grove South. Rugg tried to score from second base on a single by sophomore Katelyn Cox in the top of the second inning, 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-

Willowbrook’s softball team faced Glenbard West in Saturday’s doubleheader in Villa Park. The Warriors earned a 5-4 victory in the opening game. The visiting Hilltoppers defeated Willowbrook 7-2 in the second game. Junior Karman Rowe (No. 21) of the Warriors is pictured while delivering a pitch during Saturday’s first game. Rowe allowed four earned runs, nine hits and two walks over seven innings in her winning

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

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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 Saturday’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.

Arbor Day in Villa Park

performance. She recorded eight strikeouts. At the plate, Rowe went 1-for-3 with one run batted in. She also scored one run. The Warriors’ overall season record stood at 5-2 following Saturday’s doubleheader. Willowbrook will open its West Suburban Gold Conference season with a home game against Downers Grove South on April 17. For more about the Warriors, see page 5.

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

Memorial Day in Villa Park

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 recognition, a community must have a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance.

ing 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. The post’s 2020 Memorial Day event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s observance included a 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 the post’s 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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Election results

Editor’s note: These are unofficial results from the DuPage County Election Commission with 100 percent of the precincts reporting.

Addison trustee (Vote for 3)

Tom Hundley 1,235 votes (34.31 percent)

Dawn O’Brien 1,129 (31.36 percent)

Maria A. Reyes 1,236 (34.33 percent)

Donna Pope POP UP GALLERY

Addison Park District commissioner (Vote for 2)

Frank Angiulo 1,110 votes (48.20 percent)

Michael “Cap” Capizzano 1,193 (51.80 percent)

Addison Fire Protection District No. 1 fire trustee (Vote for 1)

Charles E. Baxa Jr. 1,586 votes (100 percent)

Addison Library trustee (Vote for 3)

Christopher K. Pudelek 899 votes (21.77 percent)

Maria Sinkule 694 (16.81 percent)

Sophia Neri 983 (23.81 percent)

Ellen Marie Finizio 528 (12.79 percent)

Donna M. Reboletti 1,025 (24.82 percent)

Addison Library trustee unexpired 2-year term (Vote for 1)

Ruben C. Robles 1,380 votes (100 percent)

Addison School District 4 board of education member (Vote for 3)

Eddie Castillo 1,095 votes (24.39 percent)

Sergio Ruffolo 978 (21.79 percent)

Dave Williams 1.022 (22.77 percent)

Evdoxia Ioanna Gonzalez 495

(11.03 percent)

Daniel Alexander Medina 899 (20.03 percent

Addison Proposition appoint village clerk Yes—661 votes No—1,087

DuPage High School District board of education member (Vote for 4)

Amy Finnegan 4,311 votes

Mubasher Max Ashrafi 2,746

Donna Craft Cain 3,834

Daniel Olson 3,654

Gail Galivan 3,185

Bensenville trustee (Vote for 3)

Rosa M. Carmona 814 votes (21.19 percent)

Nicholas R. Panicola Jr. 802 (20.87 percent)

Marie T. Frey 763 (19.86 percent)

Christopher “Chris” McCullough 506 (13.17 percent)

Valarie Special 467 (12.16 percent)

Julia Styrczula 490 (12.75 percent)

Bensenville Park District commissioner (Vote for 1)

Christopher Hernandez 876 votes (53.71 percent)

Dejan Gakovic 755 (46.29 percent)

See ELECTION, Page 13

District 88 recognizes National Assistant Principals Week

National Assistant Principals Week takes place each April, as declared by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the American Federation of School Administrators.

This year’s event took place from April 3 to 7 and provided an opportunity to recognize these administrators and staff members, who work tirelessly to engage/encourage teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a safe and positive learning community and more.

District 88 also celebrated Paraprofessional Appreciation Day this past week.

It is because of the commitment and efforts of District 88 staff members and other partners that the school district is able to accomplish its mission of working for the continuous improvement of student achievement.

Elmhurst University music faculty to perform spring recital

On Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m., eight faculty members of the Elmhurst University Music Department will join in a showcase performance recital for the greater Elmhurst community and Elmhurst music students. The Spring Faculty Recital will be performed in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall Music Building on the Elmhurst University Campus.

A variety of solo and chamber music repertoire will be performed encompassing various musical periods from classical to contemporary. The faculty members to be highlighted includes professor of flute

Marie Bennett, professor of guitar

Steven Vazquez, professor of oboe

Julie Popplewell, professor of piano

Soyoung Kee, professor of trumpet

Chris O’Hara, professor of violin

Edgar Gabriel, professor of tuba Josh Wirt, and professor of piano Linda Camp will serve as accompanist for the recital. The concert will conclude with the Continental String Ensemble featuring music from their latest CD, Music from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Each of these outstanding faculty members have either national or international reputations as performers, soloists and clinicians. Their performances include with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera Orchestra, to the Picosa Contemporary Music Ensemble and the Alliance Brass, and to international stages in 12 countries across Europe and Asia.

The Elmhurst University Music Department presents this concert free and open to the public.

Parking is available in the Old Main lot, Alexander lot, or Visitor Parking along the south side of the football field. For further information, a map of the campus or more information about future performances, please visit elmhurst.edu/music.

Philosophy scholar to give Niebuhr Lecture

‘Humanizing Enhancement’

New technologies in neuroscience present exciting possibilities for human enhancement and realizing human potential: They promise to sharpen our intellects, hone our creativity, boost our memory, and integrate our cognitive lives with computers.

On Tuesday, April 18 at this year’s Niebuhr Lecture, Joseph Vukov, associate professor of philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, will explore some of the ideas and ethical issues to be considered before embracing such technologies with open arms.

Vukov is the author of Navigating Faith and Science (2022) and the forthcoming The Perils of Perfection: On the Limits and Possibilities of Human Enhancement. At Loyola, he is also an affiliate faculty member in psychology and Catholic Studies.

The Niebuhr Lecture “Humanizing Enhancement” will begin at 4 p.m. in the Schaible Science Center, Illinois Hall, on the campus of Elmhurst University. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The annual Niebuhr Lecture is Elmhurst University’s oldest lecture series. Featuring theologians and religious scholars, the lectures honor Elmhurst University alumni Reinhold and H. Richard Niebuhr, widely considered to be among the foremost American theologians of the 20th century.

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Patrick, Alfano and Cordova elected to the Villa Park Village Board

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STAFF REPORT

Villa Park voters elected three fellow residents last week to four-year terms as village trustees.

Trustee Kevin Patrick won re-election to a second term on the Villa Park Village Board. Carine “Cari” Alfano and Jorge Cordova also won seats on the village board in the April 4 election.

Four candidates ran for three available seats on the village board. According to the unofficial results, Patrick received 1,546 votes (135 early, 551 by mail and 860 on Election Day). Alfano garnered 1,368 votes (123 early, 494 by mail and 751 on Election Day), while Cordova received 1,260 votes (133 early, 431 by mail and 696 on Election Day).

Sheri Lyn Jevitz attracted 818 votes (81 early, 272 by mail and 465 on Election Day).

Patrick, Alfano and Cordova will be sworn in to four-year terms on the village board during the board meeting on May 8. They will join three other trustees—Jack Corkery, Jack Kozar and Deepasriya Kumar—and Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone on the board.

David Cillella and Christine Murphy will depart from the village board at the May 8 meeting. Neither Cilella nor Murphy sought re-election this year.

“I am humbled and honored to have been re-elected as your Village Trustee for another four years,” said Patrick in a post-election statement to voters while providing comments to the Villa Park Review. “Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this campaign—your trust, your hard work, and your commitment to our community are what made this victory possible. I look forward to continuing to serve and work alongside all of you to make Villa Park an even better place to call home. Together, we can achieve great things for our community and make a positive impact on the lives of everyone who lives here. Thank you again for your support and I can’t wait to get started on the important work ahead!”

Alfano also responded to the Villa Park Review’s request for comments after the election.

See BOARD, Page 12

Smiling with the bunny

More than 100 children participated in the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Egg Hunt, which took place outside of the Iowa Community Center on April 1. When the brief hunt ended, several of the young participants posed for photos with a special guest. Pictured (left to right) with that special guest are Villa Park siblings Elizabeth and Zachary Berry (ages 1 and 3).

Three candidates—Carine “Cari” Alfano, Kevin Patrick and Jorge Cordova—were elected to serve four-year terms on the Villa Park Village Board during last week’s election. Alfano, Patrick and Cordova are pictured (left to right) at the Funky Java Coffee House (40 S. Villa Ave.) after the April 4 election. Sheri Lyn Jevitz finished fourth in the four-way race for three available seats on the village board. Alfano, Patrick and Cordova will be sworn in to their new terms at the board meeting on May 8. They will join three other trustees and Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone on the village board.

Election results

Editor’s note: These are the unofficial April 4 election results from the DuPage County Election Commission with 100 percent of the precincts reporting.

Villa Park trustee (Vote for 3)

 Kevin Patrick 1,546 votes (30.97 percent)

 Carine “Cari” Alfano 1,368 (27.40 percent)

 Jorge Cordova 1,260 (25.24 percent)

Sheri Lyn Jevitz 818 (16.39 percent)

Villa Park Library trustee (Vote for 3)

 Jennifer E. Hovanec 1,292 votes (28.72 percent)

 Deborah A. Canale 1,214 (26.98 percent)

 John Mark McCleary 1,052 (23.38 percent)

Matthew E. Sherlock 941 (20.92 percent)

School District 45 Board of Education member (Vote for 3)

 Katie Wagner 2,298 votes (29.40 percent)

 Allen Legutki 2,073 (26.52 percent)

 Carol Klamecki 1,693 (21.66 percent)

Melissa Slinn 1,654 (21.16 percent)

Patrick Gong 99 (1.27 percent)

DuPage High School District 88 Board of Education member (Vote for 4)

 Amy Finnegan 4,311 votes (24.31 percent)

 Donna Craft Cain 3,834 (21.62 percent)

 Daniel Olson 3,654 (20.61 percent)

 Gail Galivan 3,185 (17.96 percent)

Mubasher Max Ashrafi 2,746 (15.49 percent)

Salt Creek School District 48 Board of Education member (Vote for 2)

 Adam Dickens 634 votes (50.72 percent)

 Dane C. Cuny 616 (49.28 percent)

Oakbrook Terrace Ward 1 alderman (Vote for 1)

 Charlie Barbari 40 votes (100 percent)

Oakbrook Terrace Ward 2 alderman (Vote for 1)

 Dennis Greco 46 votes (100 percent)

Oakbrook Terrace Ward 3

alderman (Vote for 1)

 Robert Rada 61 votes (100 percent)

Oakbrook Terrace Park District park commissioner (Vote for 1)

 Victoria Rispens 203 votes (100 percent)

Oakbrook Terrace Park District park commissioner unexpired 4-year term (Vote for 1)

 Roger Sweitzer 194 votes (100 percent)

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wins re-election to a second term as a trustee; Alfano and Cordova will join Patrick to start four-year terms on the board next month

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Warriors split doubleheader with Glenbard West

Rowe strikes out eight to help Willowbrook to a win in the opener

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook softball team completed its week by splitting a doubleheader against Glenbard West on Saturday in Villa Park. The Warriors earned a 5-4 win in the opening game of the doubleheader. The visiting Hilltoppers posted a 7-2 victory in the second game.

Willowbrook’s overall season record stood at 5-2 after the doubleheader.

Junior Karman Rowe pitched a complete game for the Warriors in Saturday’s opening game. Rowe allowed nine hits and four earned runs in seven innings. She recorded eight strikeouts and gave up two walks in her victorious performance.

Willowbrook scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning to take a 4-0 lead in Saturday’s opener. Glenbard West tied the score at 4-4 with one run in the third inning and three runs in the fourth inning. The War-

riors scored what turned out to be the winning run in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Senior Emily Pearson went 2-for3 and drove in two runs for Willowbrook in Saturday’s victory. Junior Lindsey Rugg went 2-for-3 and scored one run. Rowe went 1-for-3. She scored one run and drove in a run. Senior Kayleigh Dennison went 2-for-3 and scored one run.

The Hilltoppers scored four runs in the second inning of Saturday’s second game to take a 4-0 lead. Glenbard West raised its lead to 6-1 with two runs in the fifth inning.

Rugg went 2-for-4 and drove in one run in Saturday’s second game. Sophomore Sonia Ruchala went 3-for-4 and scored one run. Dennison went 2-for-4. Junior Isabella Dugo went 1-for-4 and scored one run.

Sophomore Isabel Bates pitched a complete game for the Warriors in Saturday’s second game. She al-

lowed 10 hits and three earned runs in seven innings. She struck out three batters and didn’t issue any walks.

Willowbrook opened last week’s action with a 13-4 win at Batavia on April 3. Rowe, who fired a complete game, piled up 12 strikeouts. She allowed five hits, two earned runs and one walk.

Ruchala went 2-for-5 and drove in three runs in the Warriors’ win over Batavia. Dennison went 2-for5 with one run batted in. She scored four runs. Rugg went 3-for-5 with three RBIs. Pearson went 2-for-3 and drove in one run.

The Warriors’ schedule this week includes games against Plainfield South, Proviso West and Lyons Township, along with a doubleheader at Argo on Saturday, April 15. Willowbrook will open its West Suburban Gold Conference season with a home game against Downers Grove South on April 17.

Warriors beat the Blazers

Willowbrook’s girls soccer team opened its West Suburban Gold Conference season with a 1-0 victory over Addison Trail on April 4. Sophomore Liz Tretina of the Warriors scored the only goal of the match during the second half. Senior goalkeeper Maddie Aderholt delivered a shutout performance for the Warriors, who improved their overall season record to 3-2 with their victory over the Blazers in Villa Park. One photo (above) shows Aderholt (foreground)—along with (left to right, background) junior Pyro Kuban, sophomore Halie Ahrens (No. 22) and senior Jenna Boynton (No. 12)—watching an Addison Trail corner kick sail toward them during the first half. Another photo (right) shows (left to right) Addison Trail freshman Brianna Gutierrez (No. 8) and Willowbrook senior Kennedy Vannoy (No. 5). The Warriors fell to 3-3 following Saturday’s 7-0 loss to Plainfield North at the Plainfield Classic. The Warriors will continue play at the Plainfield Classic this week.

Senior

went 2-for-3 and scored one run during her

5-4 victory over Glenbard West in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader in Villa Park. Dennison is pictured (with assistant coach Jim White) after she reached first base with a single during Saturday’s first game. Glenbard West beat Willowbrook 7-2 in the second game. Dennison went 2-for-4 in the second game. The Warriors’ overall season record stood at 5-2 at the end of Saturday’s action. Willowbrook’s 2023 season continues with five games this week.

Warriors vs. Eagles

Willowbrook’s boys gymnastics team faced West Suburban Gold Conference rival Leyden in last week’s dual meet in Villa Park. The Warriors edged Leyden 126.2 to 125.0 in the team results of the April 6 meet. Willowbrook sophomore Daniel Javier (above left) won the meet’s all-around title with his score of 43.3. Javier delivered a firstplace score of 8.1 on the parallel bars. He finished second on the horizontal bar (6.8) and the still rings (6.7). Javier is pictured during his performance on the still rings. He finished third on the vault (8.8) and placed fourth in floor exercises (7.9). Willowbrook freshman Jae Newman (above right) won first-place medals on the vault (8.9) and the horizontal bar (7.0). Newman, who is also pictured on the still rings, placed third in the all-around standings with his total of 41.3. Willowbrook sophomore Sam Gordon landed in fourth place in the all-around standings with his total of 37.8. Gordon finished fourth on the pommel horse (5.5). He tied for fourth on the horizontal bar (5.2).

Senior Matthew Casey of the Warriors placed fifth in the all-around standings (37.1). Casey finished second on the pommel horse (5.9), third on the horizontal bar (5.3) and fifth on the parallel bars (7.2).

Willowbrook finished fifth in the team results of Saturday’s 10-team Anthony J. Canino Invite at Hinsdale Central. The Warriors posted a team score of 129.0 in Saturday’s event. Downers Grove North won the team title with its score of 150.35.

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Kayleigh Dennison (No. 5) of the Willowbrook softball team

team’s

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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

April 2

Tommy Jesus Andrade, 20, of Addison, was charged with DUI, obstructing justice/destroying evidence, consumption of liquor by a minor and violation of the liquor control act in the 700 block of N. Swift at 10:53 p.m.

Stacey R. Ejnik, 45, of Medinah, was charged with DUI, improper turn at an intersection, illegal lane usage and improper turn signal near Lake and Foxdale at 2:04 a.m.

Samuel A. Scott, 34, of Hinckley, was charged with DUI, disregarding a stop sign and improper stop or turn signal near Route 53 and Byron at 5:14 a.m.

A 23-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 700 block of N. Lincoln at 11:51 p.m.

March 31

A 31-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic and resisting a police officer in the 1300 block of Mare Barn at 2:10 a.m.

March 30

Hector Ivan Nicasio, 30, of Addison, was charged with DUI, endangerment of a child and speeding near Lake and Friendship at 4:45 a.m.

March 29

Robert S. Brunke, 59, of Addison,

was charged with theft in the 300 block of N. Mill at 10:15 a.m.

Villa Park

April 1

Antonio Cortez, 29, of Villa Park, was issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, no insurance and operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for no insurance near N. Ardmore and E. St. Charles at 12:56 a.m.

Jeffery J. Wojcik, 37, of Villa Park, was charged with reckless conduct and criminal damage to property in the 200 block of S. Riverside at 10:04 p.m.

A complainant at a pharmacy in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt reported at 7:07 p.m. that four unknown suspects removed multiple items from display shelves and left the store without paying.

March 31

Police said Gregory A. Mandrek, 39, of Palatine, was arrested on an original complaint and warrant out of the Bloomingdale Police Department in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 3:50 p.m.

A complainant in the 100 block of E. Division reported at 8:37 p.m. that an unknown suspect battered them.

March 30

A complainant at a currency exchange in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 7:17 a.m. that an unknown suspect used a pry bar to damage the back door of a building. The suspect attempted to enter the building, but no entry was made.

A complainant at a fitness center in the 300 block of W. North reported at 9:18 a.m. that an unknown suspect removed the lock off a locker and stole a wallet. Later the suspect attempted to use the complainant’s

debit card.

March 29

Police said Harrison D. Perilla Macecha, 24, of Glendale Heights, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County near N. Addison and W. Sunset at 7:13 p.m.

A complainant at a gas station in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt reported at 6:32 a.m. that an unknown suspect removed windshield washer fluid before leaving the station.

A complainant at a church in the 300 block of S. Cornell reported at 1:05 p.m. that a subject damaged several pieces of vases and decorations and wants them trespassed. Officers spoke with the subject, and they were trespassed. The subject was transported to an area hospital.

A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported at 9:27 p.m. that two unknown suspects used counterfeit currency to purchase a PlayStation 5.

March 28

A complainant in the 700 block of S. Villa reported that an unknown subject removed a political sign that was in the front yard.

A complainant in the 300 block of W. High Ridge reported at 8:22 p.m. that a subject was causing a disturbance during prayer and would like them trespassed. Officers spoke to the subject and they were trespassed.

March 27

A complainant in the 700 block of N. Yale reported at 4:01 p.m. that

a subject returned a rented vehicle with several bullet holes.

Fraud, identity theft

According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported one incident of residents being a victim of fraud or identity theft.

Bensenville

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

April 5, 2:45 p.m. in the 1000 block of Green Valley Street, a complainant reports an unknown suspect used without authorization their link card. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300299

April 5, 8:24 p.m. in the 800 block of W. Main St., Pedro Ramos, 45, of Bensenville, was arrested for battery.

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April 5, 4:26 p.m. in the 100 block of York Road, a complainant reports that they had ordered an engine and it never shipped. The phone number is a likely scam number. The incident is under investigation.

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April 3, 7:20 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., Hector M. Rivera, 36, turned himself in for a violation order of protection. He

was processed and taken to county.

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April 3, 7:26 a.m. near Pamela Drive and Dolores Drive, a complainant reported an unknown suspect ringing doorbells and posting political flyers with tape on resident’s doors. The suspect was cited for disorderly conduct. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300292

April 2, 1:43 a.m. in the 300 block of S. Spruce Road, Wood Dale, Jose Guzman Jr. 39, of Bensenville, was arrested for reckless driving/fleeing a police officer, speeding and other traffic violations. BEPC2300289

April 2, 6:19 a.m. in the 1000 block of Argyle Street, a complainant reported a domestic situation with a known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300290

April 2 1:12 p.m. in the 600 block of N. Route 83, a complainant reported fraudulent charges on her company’s fuel card This case is under investigation. BEPC2300291

April 1, 10:44 a.m. in the 100 block of Wilson Street, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect burglarized his business and took scrap metal worth more than $35,000. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300288

March 30, 12:44 a.m. near N. Route 83 and Elmhurst Sts, Luis E. Patino Uribe, 27, of Arlington Heights, was arrested for DUI and other traffic violations. BEPC2300282

March 30, 5:19 p.m. in the 200 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported criminal damage to property by an unknown suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300283

County’s new initiative aimed at helping victims of domestic violence

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin; the Honorable Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh, presiding judge of Specialty and Juvenile Courts Division; and Diana Hightower, coordinator of the DuPage Family Violence Coordinating Council recently unveiled the implementation of a new initiative that will better assist victims of domestic violence in accessing the resources available to them in a safe and discrete manner.

Currently, when a law enforcement officer is called to a domestic incident, the officer will provide the victim with a “tear sheet,” which is a list of agencies and other resources that are available to help victims get the assistance they need.

This newly unveiled initiative, created by the Family Violence Coordinating Council and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, will supplement the old “tear sheets” with a new QR code, which can be scanned and saved directly to the victim’s cellular phone. Once downloaded, the QR code will not only provide victims with critical information and available resources, but do so in a safe, secure and discrete manner.

After scanning the QR code, us

ers will be directed to an alternate

website from which they can then safely navigate to direct links to many valuable resources including: the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, YWCA, Family Shelter Services, DCFS, DuPage County Resources System, DuPage County Family Center and DuPage County Legal Aid, among others. In addition, users can also access links to Adult Protective Services and Juvenile related resources.

“It is our responsibility to provide the victims of domestic violence our full support, compassion and protection,” Berlin said.

“Any assistance we can provide however, is of no consequence if the victim is not aware of the resources available to them. This new initiative will provide those in need with discrete, easy access to information regarding victims’ rights, orders of protection, assistance finding shelter, crisis services and counseling. I am confident that this new program will go a long way in improving the lives of domestic violence victims and their families.”

“The cooperative efforts exhibited by all those involved in the creation of this initiative demonstrates our collective commitment to the safety as well as the physical and

emotional well-being of victims of domestic violence,” DuPage County Chief Judge Kenneth Popejoy said.

“Through hard work and a creative, resourceful use of technology, victims of domestic violence are now in a much better position to access valuable resources in a discrete manner.”

Officers will receive information and instructions on how to implement this new initiative in the coming weeks through a training video featuring Berlin and Walsh. The training video, which was produced by the DuPage County Health Department, will provide officers with a demonstration of the new QR code in action as well as specific instructions on how to get the information contained within to victims of domestic violence.

“I thank the numerous individuals and agencies that have given so much of their time and energy to making this new QR code undertaking a reality,” Hightower added. “Their motivation and commitment have been truly inspiring.

Other attendees at the announcement included the Honorable Kenneth L. Popejoy, DuPage County Chief Judge; DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick; and others.

Letter to the editor Reader urges support of National Healthcare Decisions Day

It is almost National Healthcare Decisions Day on Sunday, April 16, a day focused on educating the public about advance care planning and encouraging people to talk to their family and friends about their end-of-life wishes. On this day, I am reminded that here in Illinois we are not offered the full scope of care options at the end of life.

Currently authorized in 11 jurisdictions, medical aid in dying is reserved for mentally capable, terminally ill adults, who have been given less than six months or less to live. Where available, terminally ill people can request access to medical aid in dying through their physician and self-ingest the medication to peacefully end their suffering. Polling shows that the majority of Americans believe it should be an option, regardless of location, gender, religion, or political affiliation.

Residents of Illinois should be free to choose how they live – and when the time comes, what support they want when they are nearing the end of their life. This private, personal decision should be accessible to all, with the support of someone’s medical team and loved ones.

Lawmakers in Springfield must listen to their constituents and stand up for terminally ill Illinoisans. Please let your representatives know that you support medical aid in dying as an option for those facing a terminal diagnosis.

Nancy Betker Addison

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

While Illinois has recently experienced a prolonged stretch of good financial news, a new state fiscal forecast notes that if spending continues to grow at its recent pace it could lead to future budget deficits.

It would mark the reversal of a recent trend during which the state logged considerable surpluses this fiscal year and the two years prior.

In the highest-spending scenario outlined in the three-year forecast from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, the state could once again face a bill backlog as high as $18 billion. That estimate assumes spending growth at its five-year average of 7.1 percent.

“This example shows that spending patterns seen in the past few years cannot continue without a comparable increase in revenues which is not seen in the commission’s current estimates,” the report from the legislature’s nonpartisan forecasting commission noted.

If the state keeps spending growth at 1.8 percent—the most austere scenario outlined by the commission—it could maintain an accounts payable balance of $1.4 billion, the same as it was at the end of Fiscal Year 2022.

Even in that scenario, state spending would outpace revenues in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024 that begins July 1—although Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed decreasing state spending in FY 24.

His $49.6 billion proposed spending plan for FY 24 represents a 0.7 percent decrease from the baseline number assumed in the COGFA forecast. Law-

makers, however, are still working on crafting a final budget before their May 19 adjournment.

“We have to pass a balanced budget … Illinois has had a past where, you know, for a few years anyway, that didn’t happen,” Pritzker said at a news conference. “... And I think the General Assembly has taken that very seriously.”

While the new report illustrated that lawmakers may have to tighten their belts in the coming years, it remained consistent with previous projections by the commission and other forecasters that have suggested an economic slowdown is on the horizon.

The COGFA report noted that over the past five years, state revenues have grown at a rate of 12 percent on average, compared to the 7.1 percent average expenditure growth.

Pandemic-era federal stimulus funds have mostly dried up, however, and their effect on the nation’s economy is beginning to wane. Many economic forecasts anticipate a mild recession is on its way.

The slowdown was evidenced in COGFA’s March revenue update that was published this week, showing that revenues declined $563 million from the same month last year. It marked the first year-over-year decline for any month this year, but COGFA noted the drop was expected after a record March 2022.

In other words, revenue growth rates of 18 percent and 12 percent that were seen in fiscal years 2021 and 2022 are not likely to be repeated anytime soon.

COGFA anticipates revenues will shrink by 1.4 percent to $50.4 billion

in the upcoming FY 24 and remain under current-year levels until FY 2026, when they jump 2.5 percent to $52.2 billion.

As for spending, one important caveat is that the growth of the past two years been at least partially driven by measures that COGFA described as “fiscal discipline.” That includes debt retirement, increased pension payments and long-term savings.

It has also included temporary tax relief and other one-time expenditures that won’t carry over from one fiscal year to the next.

But spending across human services, education and other agencies has also grown.

“Current forecasts would allow for more of this kind of spending in the short-term,” COGFA wrote in the report. “However, longer-term, economic and tax revenue forecasts remain murky as the potential for a recession remains.”

The three-year report also analyzed threats to the state’s fiscal position, including the potential recession, a COVID-19 resurgence, population loss and pension debt among others.

Many of the threats, the report noted, “can be directly linked” to “a longterm trend of having expenditures being higher than revenues.” It also noted that “work still remains” for the state to achieve a “budgetary system that is more stable in the long-term.”

“An opportunity exists to improve the state’s financial situation by better aligning the revenues and expenditures of the state. This can be done by raising revenues, cutting spending, or some combination of both,” the report noted.

Illinois could also achieve stability by broadening its sales tax to include more services.

“The Illinois sales tax was originally developed in the 1930s when the economy was much more reliant on goods production,” the report noted. “By taxing services, the tax system would modernize to more accurately reflect the economy of 2023.”

The revenues resulting from a service tax could be used to offset a portion of the sales tax on goods and “allow for the overall tax rate to be lowered,” according to the report.

The state could also save money by reducing statutory interest payments on overdue bills and using current-year surpluses for “paying down debt, investing for future growth, reducing taxes, and/or returning money to taxpayers.”

But on the whole, the report noted, “After the budget stalemate that occurred from 2015-2017, the state’s financial position has been getting better each year.”

That two-year impasse between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the General Assembly drove the state’s bill backlog to nearly $17 billion and caused crippling cuts across state agencies.

The report’s final piece of advice: “The State needs to continue to show fiscal discipline and demonstrate that the results of the past few years are not an anomaly.”

Jerry Nowicki is the bureau Chief of Capitol News Illinois, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government that is distributed to hundreds of news outlets statewide.

Analysis: Report suggests state spending will soon begin outpacing revenues once again

Three-year forecast projects revenue decline followed by slow growth

Can’t-miss events throughout DuPage County

Editor’s note: Our next DuPage Destinations section will be published Thursday, April 27. If you have information on an event in DuPage County taking place after April 27 that you would like us to consider listing here, please email that information to: news1@rvpublishing.com

Saturday, April 15

1980s Dance Party, Willowbrook

From 9 p.m.-midnight at Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket, 645 Joliet Road, bust a move and enjoy a full bar and limited food menus! Dress in your best ’80s gear and win $100 cash prize for best outfit. Reservations recommended. For more information, visit: https://chickenbasket. com/

Super Hero Fun Run, Wheaton

Starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Wheaton Park District, 102 E. Wesley St., The Super Hero 5K Fun Run is an untimed race through downtown

Wheaton featuring superhero costume-clad runners. The event starts at Main Street and Seminary Avenue. Runners may either run in the in-person race or opt for a virtual race. The race is open to children and adults. Registration fees are $35 to $45. For more information, visit: https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/ funrun

Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16

Nature Artists’ Guild Spring Art Exhibit, Lisle

From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, the Arboretum’s Nature Artists’ Guild is hosting its juried Spring Art Exhibit both days in the Cudahy Room (Administration and Research Center, near the Visitor Center). Many art pieces—all produced by local artists—will be available for purchase. For more information, visit: https:// mortonarb.org/explore/activities/adult-pro -

grams/nature-artists-guild-spring-art-exhibit

Sunday, April 16

Community music program: Michael Miles, Oak Brook

From 2-3 p.m. at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 Kensington Road, Miles will share some stories of the American banjo, its complex history, and wide array of sounds and styles. He will be joined by cellist Jill Kaeding to perform his latest compositions and renderings of J. S. Bach. There is limited capacity; reservations are required. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 per child/ student. For more information and to register, visit: www.lizzadromuseum.org

Spring Maker’s Market, Downers Grove

From noon-4 p.m. at Alter Brewing Company, 2300 Wisconsin Ave., The Maker’s Market returns with an exciting and varied group of vendors coming out to entice you with their amazing artisan wares. It’s the perfect time to get early shopping done for Mother’s Day. For more information, visit: www.alterbrewing. com/events

Swing into Spring, Lombard

From 1-4 p.m. at the Lombard Golf Course, 2400 W. Butterfield Road, celebrate the arrival of spring with the staff of the Lombard Golf Course. Enjoy an open house with contests, prizes, putting green, specials, giveaways and more. For those interested in golfing, regular green fees apply. For more information, visit: https://lombardparks.com/swing-into-spring

Thursday, April 20

Sip and Shop, Glen Ellyn

From 5-8 p.m. in downtown Glen Ellyn, when you buy your ticket, you will choose where you want to start your night. This is only the first stop for the evening. Buy tickets with your friends if you want to begin the night together. Then head there to register and receive your program and wristband for the evening. You will receive three total drinks for the evening, as well as small bites throughout the shops. Check in at your first store (identified on your ticket) any time after 5 p.m. The rest of the evening is up to you. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, visit: www. tickettailor.com/events/allianceofdowntownglenellyn/856657

The Challenge: Trivia Quiz Game, Addison

From 7-8:30 p.m., presented by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at the Preserve at Oak Meadows, 900 N. Wood Dale Road, challenge your friends and neighbors, and show off your knowledge as you compete for prizes during this friendly quiz game featuring categories to test your familiarity with music, animals, geography, history, and more. Register as a team of up to five, or have our quiz masters help you find a team. For ages 18-andup. Price: $5 per person. For more information, visit: www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/cal-

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Friday, April 21

Earth Day Play Date, Wheaton

From 10-11:30 a.m. at the Wheaton Park District, 1000 W. Lincoln Ave., celebrate Earth Day with a nature play date at Lincoln Marsh. Enjoy activities and open play at the Prairie Patch Play Area then stay afterwards for a picnic lunch. The program is held entirely outdoors; dress appropriately. The event is free, but spots need to be reserved. For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/earthday-play-date-tickets-529384231487

Saturday, April 22

Champion Trees 10K, Lisle

Starting at 8 a.m. at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, spend a beautiful spring morning running or walking through one of the most picturesque 10K courses in Chicago. You’ll experience a unique course with rolling terrain along the Arboretum’s east side as you glide past trees from around the world, just as they’re starting to bloom for spring. Your ticket purchase helps support the Arboretum’s mission to plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. For more information, visit: https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/champion-trees-10k Earth Day Festival, Lemont

Starting at 10 a.m. at The Forge: Lemont Quarries, 1001 Main St., join The Forge for a fun and fulfilling festival to celebrate our amazing planet and discover small ways to make a big impact. The lineup includes a huga-tree nature trail, vendor village, activities for kids, workshops for all ages, conservation projects, live entertainment, food trucks, additional donation-required activities (fun run and fishing derbies), and much more. This event is free; however, a $5 donation per person is encouraged. For more information, visit: www. theforge.gives/earthday

Tuesdays, April 25, May 9 and May 23

Joe Naper’s Discovery Play, Naperville

From 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Naper Settlement Outdoor History Museum, 523 S. Webster St., children ages 3-5 and their adults are invited to each session, which engages curious pre-school aged children through social engagement and learning. Naper Settlement’s learning experiences team will guide children and their caregivers through fun activities and explorations. Pre-registration is required to attend; this is not a drop-off program. Admission: $15 per child; $12 per adult. Free for Naper Settlement members and/or an adult resident of Naperville. For more information, visit: https://napersettlement.org/Calendar.

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SUDOKU

Fun by the Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CLUES ACROSS

1. Atomic mass unit

4. Criticize mightily

7. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)

10. Stand in for

11. Everyone has one

12. Brew

13. Rectify

15. Popular Dodge truck model

16. Beef or chicken intestine

19. Satisfy

21. Of a particular people or localized region

23. Movements in quick tempos

24. Able to pay one’s debts

25. Fleshy bird beak covering 26. Dueling sword 27. Helps

30. Court is in it

34. Touch lightly

35. Airborne (abbr.)

36. Of one 41. Baked good 45. Jai __, sport 46. About aviation

47. Low oval mound

50. Rugged mountain ranges

54. Compel to do something

55. A way to carve

56. Sao __, city in Brazil

57. Mustachioed actor Elliott

59. American Idol runner-up

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60. A way to soak

61. Car mechanics group

62. Born of

63. Time zone

64. Sea eagle

65. Even’s opposite

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1. Sharp mountain ridge

2. Thin, fibrous cartilages

3. Provides new details

4. Muscular weaknesses

5. Ottoman military title

6. Banes

7. Horse-riding seats

8. Arms of a shirt

9. Narrow path along a road edge

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14. Disfigure

17. Variety of Chinese language

18. Portray in a show

20. Wrongful act

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27. State of agitation

28. __ Diego

29. One point east of due south

31. 007’s creator

32. The NBA’s Toppin

33. Midway between north and northeast

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38. __ Gould, actor

39. The habitat of wild animals

40. Artful subtlety

41. Infielders

42. Keep under control

43. Herb

44. Distressed

47. A way to go down

48. Type of acid

49. Take by force

51. Collected fallen leaves

52. Shout of welcome or farewell

53. Monetary unit

58. Swiss river

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Obituaries

JAMES ALLEN MIENE SR.

Jim Miene, age 82, was born January 29, 1941, in Chicago, Illinoi, to Clarence Miene and Alice Heller. Beloved husband of Diane Miene (Stevenson). Dear brother to the late Robert Miene, Carol Rogers (Miene) and the late Mary Kramer (Miene). Devoted father to the late Jeff Vandeneykle, Bryan Vandeneykle, Staci DiPerte (Miene), Sara Murdock (Miene) and James Miene Jr. Dear uncle to Kevin Kramer, Garret Kramer, Alissa Carlson (Kramer), the late Mike Rogers, Chris Rogers, Jodi Reichensperger (Rogers), Dana Diamond (Rogers), the late Tammy Learned, Kate Learned, the late Kelly Learned, and Amanda Short. Loving grandfather to 12 grandchildren that all adored him.

Jim died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 1, 2023. He fought a long battle with congestive heart and kidney failure. Jim was a locomotive engineer who worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad, until it became Union Pacific Railroad. He retired after 50 years. Jim was a longtime resident of Villa Park and raised his family in his childhood home.

He was married to Diane for 54 years and raised 5 beautiful children. Jim worked very hard for his family and provided a good life. He also served in the Army for 6 years as a Sergeant. He enjoyed going to car shows, eating out with friends and family, loved to tell jokes to make people laugh, and always made a big presence in any room he entered.

Jim loved cruising around in his Corvette convertible and listening to country music. Jim will be forever missed, but his life will never be forgotten.

A Celebration of Life was held at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels, Roselle. Interment was private. For info: (630) 889-1700.

GREGORY ALBIN STALL, 76

Gregory Albin Stall, of Villa Park,

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passed away recently at the age of 76. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired employee of Ford Motor Company, a former member of the Elmhurst Artists Guild and the DuPage Art League, and a beneficiary member of Trinity Services. Beloved brother of Vivian, William (Annemarie) and Edith (the late James) Skibinski; loving uncle of Eric (Tyra) and Andrew (Jenni Horst) Stall and Scott (Brittanya) Skibinski and great-uncle of Shelby and Zachary Stall and Jayden Skibinski; cherished son of the late Emily M, nee Retis, and the late Albin J. Stall; dear nephew and cousin of many. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. until time of prayers 9:30 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur Street. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Services, 301 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, Ill., 60451. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

DAN ROGERS, 80

Dan Rogers, 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on March 23, 2023, after a long illness.

Born on Dec. 11, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Dan was the eldest son of Norman and Margaret Rogers. Dan and his wife Carol made their home in Villa Park for 57 years where they raised their four children, a handful of good dogs, and one bad one.

Dan cared deeply about the town he lived in for so long. He watched

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“Thank you, Villa Park!” stated Alfano. “Tuesday night [April 4] was a whirlwind of emotions, but the strongest one that has carried over from election night is the extreme feeling of gratitude I have for our community. I discovered and learned so much about our village as I canvassed. Thank you to the voters, everyone who supported my campaign, and to those who opened the door, especially during the cold weekends, and shared your stories and experiences as residents in Villa Park. I listened to every one of those stories and concerns and am ready to work for our community. I look forward to serving as your trustee to help make Villa Park an even better place to call home.”

Cordova joined the two other winning candidates in responding to the Villa Park Review’s request for comments regarding the election.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your support in the recent election,” stated Cordova when asked if he had a message to Villa Park voters. “I am humbled and honored to have been elected as your

it change and grow since childhood, growing up in neighboring Elmhurst and graduating in Willowbrook High School’s first Senior class. Serving as a volunteer firefighter was an early source of pride; Dan was a member of the Villa Park Fire Department until the volunteer force was phased out.

As the kids started leaving home, Dan started raising flowers. He found great joy in the garden, and took pride in the award-winning and traffic-stopping landscape that he and Carol nurtured so carefully. He spent countless hours tending to and perfecting his awesome display. He enjoyed visiting with passers-by stopping to ‘talk shop,’ and inspiring people and gardens throughout the area with his green thumb. Dan’s spring garden is now bursting forth, both in the early bloomers on Washington Street and the ever-

growing, ever-loving family he leaves behind.

Dan was a passionate craftsman who loved working with his hands. He was highly skilled in multiple trades, working for years as a local contractor. His experience and expertise led him to corporate construction project management, an arena in which he shone. He understood how things fit together and worked to the highest standard throughout his career. With retirement, Dan always had a few irons in the fire around their historic home - a home he literally knew inside out.

Dan’s end of life suffering was regrettably long and hard, and Carol’s care was heroic and inspirational throughout. As his body failed him, he missed some simple pleasures the most - visiting his kids and their families, time in the garden, home

carpentry projects, and smoking Camels on the deck with a cup of coffee. To honor Dan’s wishes, his family and hospice team were able to bring him home where he was able to spend his final days.

Dan is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol (Miene); Son, Chris (Kristen) of Portland, OR; Daughters, Jodi (Bob) Rogers-Reichensperger of Tower, MN and Dana (Chris) RogersDiamond of Brooklyn NY; Daughterin-law, Karen Sokol of Burlington VT; Brothers, James (Patty) Rogers, Sam Rogers, and Charles Rogers; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Elizabeth Benedetto, and his son Michael Rogers.

The family would like to host a celebration of life later this summer per Dan’s wishes.

Warriors win one of three games against Downers Grove South

Willowbrook takes the first game of the conference series; Mustangs win the next two contests

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook baseball team opened its West Suburban Gold Conference season by winning one of three games in last week’s series against Downers Grove South. The Warriors won the first game of the series, beating the Mustangs 7-2 in Downers Grove on April 3. The Mustangs earned a 5-4 home victory over Willowbrook on April 6. Downers Grove South beat the Warriors 7-1 in Friday’s series finale in Villa Park.

Willowbrook finished the week with Saturday’s 6-5 non-conference loss at Oak Park/River Forest. That loss sent the Warriors’ overall season record to 4-5.

April 3. Slivka allowed one hit and one walk in two scoreless innings on the mound. He struck out four batters.

Senior Isaac Sobieszczyk went 2-for-3 and drove in one run for the Warriors in last week’s win over the Mustangs. Senior Alex Chaltin went 2-for-3 with one run batted in. Senior Joey Tumilty went 1-for-3 and drove in one run.

4 and scored one run for the Warriors in the second game of last week’s series against the Mustangs. Chaltin went 2-for-4 with one run batted in. Senior Aidan Pieniazek pitched the first five and two-third innings for the Warriors in the second game of last week’s series. Pieniazek recorded eight strikeouts. He allowed three earned runs, four hits and three walks.

representative, and I promise to work tirelessly to earn and maintain your trust. I want to thank each and every one of you who took the time to vote. Your participation in the democratic process is essential to our democracy, and I am grateful for your willingness to make your voice heard.”

Four candidates ran for three available seats on the Villa Park Library Board of Trustees in last week’s election. The three sitting board members who were in the race—Jennifer Hovanec, Deborah Canale and John Mark McCleary—were elected to new terms on the board.

Hovanec received 1,292 votes in the April 4 election, while Canale attracted 1,214 votes. McCleary won 1,052 votes. Challenger Matthew Sherlock finished fourth in the fourway race with 941 votes.

Hovanec, Canale and McCleary will continue to serve on the library board with the board’s four other members—Steve De La Rosa, Adelaide “Pat” Hubbard, Wanda Koeller and Dianne Luebker. The terms of De La Rosa, Hubbard, Koeller and Luebker expire in 2025.

Junior Gabe Ness pitched the first four innings for the Warriors in last week’s six-inning victory over the Mustangs. Ness allowed five hits, one earned run and two walks. He recorded seven strikeouts.

Willowbrook senior Colin Slivka pitched the final two innings in his team’s win in Downers Grove on

Willowbrook scored four runs in the top of the first inning of the April 6 contest in Downers Grove. The Mustangs responded with three runs in the bottom of the third inning to cut the Warriors’ lead to 4-3. Downers Grove South scored one run in the fourth inning to tie the score at 4-4. The Mustangs scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Sobieszczyk went 3-for-3 with two runs batted in during Willowbrook’s loss to Downers Grove South on April 6. Sobieszczyk bashed a two-run home run in the first inning.

Senior Eddie Munson went 3-for-

The Mustangs held a 3-1 lead through three innings of Friday’s game in Villa Park. Downers Grove South scored four runs in the top of the fourth inning to take a 7-1 lead.

Willowbrook sophomore Vinny Ippolito went 2-for-3 with four RBIs during Saturday’s game at Oak Park/ River Forest. Ippolito hit a threerun home run in the third inning. He lashed a run-scoring double in the seventh inning.

The Warriors’ schedule this week includes a three-game conference series against Morton, along with Saturday’s non-conference battle at Proviso West.

Forest preserve district prescription burns to begin

Specially trained crews from the Forest Preserve District will be conducting prescription burns at select sites in the county’s forest preserves over the next few weeks.

“Fire is an important tool in our restoration toolbox,” said director of Natural Resources Erik Neidy. “Prescription burns help us control invasive, exotic plants so desirable native species with deep root systems can thrive.”

Prescribed fires are generally conducted in late fall after the season’s vegetation has died and again in early spring after the snow melts but before things green up. A variety of factors including wind speed and direction, temperature, and humidi-

ty determine when crews can safely conduct prescribed fires, so the Forest Preserve District cannot schedule them in advance.

Residents who live near planned prescription burn locations received notices in the mail last fall, and crews will post signs and contact local fire departments on the mornings of burns. This information will also be posted on the District’s Facebook page.

Specially trained crews remain on site throughout the process, and prescribed burns are only conducted during daylight hours.

If these factors are not present, anyone seeing flames in the forest preserves may be witnessing a wild-

fire and should call 911.

Prescription burns are not to be confused with the catastrophic, uncontrolled wildfires that occur in the dense coniferous forests of the West, where an overabundance of flammable materials often enables fires to burn at extremely high temperatures and spread uncontrollably from treetop to treetop.

During the fall 2021-spring 2022 prescribed fire season, District crews conducted 64 controlled burns, covering 1,513 acres in 23 preserves, including over 250 acres at Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve in Bartlett. Of the burned acres, 39% were prairie, 15% wetland, and 46% woodland.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is using Wear Blue Day and National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April to encourage parents to make DuPage County a better place for children and families.

Wearing blue raises awareness and encourages others to support child abuse prevention and connects individuals together across the county who also support child abuse prevention efforts, strong families, and healthy children. By ensuring individuals have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for children, we can help promote the social and emotional well-being of children and youth and prevent child maltreatment within families and communities. “According to

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Kids Count Data Center, last year there were 393 children placed in substitute care away from their families due to child abuse or neglect in DuPage County, a 19 percent increase from 2020,” said Karen Ayala, executive director, DuPage County Health Department. “When we invest in children, we are investing in our communities and our futures.”

April is a time to focus on the important role that communities play in protecting children. Everyone’s participation is critical. Let’s work together to commit to effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Health Works skilled case managers offer comprehensive medical case management, and support to foster families within DuPage County.

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Bensenville Park District commissioner unexpired 2-year term

(Vote for 1)

Nancy Gibbs 1,024 votes (62.33 percent)

Nancy M. Panos 619 (37.67 percent)

Bensenville Public Library District trustee (Vote for 1)

Consuelo Cabral-Marquez 1,385 votes (100 percent)

Bensenville Public Library District trustee unexpired 4-year term (Vote for 1)

Michele Janovsky 789 votes (50.77 percent)

Jacqueline “Jaci” Charbonneau 765 (49.23 percent)

Bensenville School District 2 board of education member unexpired 2-year term (Vote for 1)

Bob Laudadio 1,310 votes (100 percent)

Bensenville School District 2 board of education member (Vote for 4)

James “Jim” E. Stoltman Jr. 938 votes (19.41 percent)

Jacqueline Dye 997 (20.63 percent)

Naila Rafiq Fonseca 827 (17.11 percent)

Victoria Connie Gonzalez 1,005 (20.79 percent)

Anita J. Miller 1,066 (22.06 percent)

Fenton Community High School District 100 board of education member unexpired 2-year term

Juliet Rago 1,948 votes

Fenton Community High School District 100 board of education member (Vote for 3)

Kit Tingpalpong 1,139 votes

Cary D. Lewis 1,424

Leonel T. Figueroa 1,324

Reid Goodrich 1,335

Wood Dale mayor (Vote for 1)

Annunziato “Nunzio” Pulice 1,121

votes (97.90 percent)

Lindsay Boyd 24 (2.10 percent)

Wood Dale city clerk (Vote for 1)

Lynn Curiale 1,073 votes (100 percent)

Wood Dale treasurer (Vote for 1)

Sandra L. Porch 1,070 votes (100 percent)

Wood Dale Ward 1 alderman (Vote for 1)

Gandolfo “Randy” Messina 423 votes (100 percent)

Wood Dale Ward 2 alderman (Vote for 1)

Arthur “Art” Woods Jr. 219 votes (100 percent)

Wood Dale Ward 3 alderman (Vote for 1)

Arthur “Artie” Woods III 181 votes (100 percent)

Wood Dale Ward 4 alderman (Vote for 1)

Michael F. Susmarski 251 votes (100 percent)

Wood Dale Fire Protection District No. 1 fire trustee

(Vote for 1) Richard Lindahl 1,100 votes (100 percent)

Wood Dale Public Library District trustee

(Vote for 3) Barbara E. Dunn 689 votes (35.33 percent)

Jeanna Matuszewski 638 (32.72 percent)

Julie Ann Szabo 623 (31.95 percent)

Wood Dale School District 7 board of education member unexpired 2-year term

(Vote for 1)

Merilyn F. Daniels 628 votes (100 percent)

Wood Dale School District 7 board of education member

(Vote for 2)

Mary Fletcher-Gomez 632 votes (97.83 percent)

Elitsa Papadopoulos 14 (2.17 percent)

University presents faculty music recital

These faculty members of the Elmhurst University music department will perform a recital on Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall music building on the campus of Elmhurst University. Info: elmhurst.edu/music.

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Warriors compete in their own outdoor invitational

Barrington and Gwaltney win individual titles; Willowbrook claims third in the team standings

STAFF REPORT

The Willowbrook girls track and field team welcomed several other teams to its invitational in Villa Park on Saturday. The Warriors finished third out of 11 teams in the overall standings. Hersey won the team title with 113 points. Joliet West finished second with 111 points, while Willowbrook placed third with 109 points.

Senior Mia Barrington of the Warriors won the invite’s title in the high jump. Barrington cleared 5 feet, 3¾ inches in her best jump of the day. Two other Warriors—senior Sara Stout and junior Mia McBride—tied

for third in the high jump. Stout and McBride both cleared 4 feet, 9¾ inches during Saturday’s invitational.

Willowbrook sophomore Olivia Gwaltney won the title in the 400-meter run on Saturday. Gwaltney finished the race in a first-place time of 1 minute, 2.73 seconds.

Gwaltney added a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter dash, which she finished in 27.29 seconds. She turned in a sixth-place time of 13.33 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

Sophomore Amelie Ojeda of the Warriors delivered a second-place effort in the 3,200-meter run. Ojeda

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In The Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit DuPage County, Illinois ESTATE OF Robert Paul Neumann, DECEASED.

CASE NO. 2022PR000604.

Notice is given of the death of the above-named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Kathleen Elies, of 3872 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Chris J. Aiello, P.C., of 322 S ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181; DuPage County attorney No.: 21072; phone No.: 630-833-1122.

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finished the race in a personal-best time of 12 minutes, 1.83 seconds. She sliced about 25 seconds off her

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previous personal-best time in the event. Additionally, Ojeda’s finishing time in Saturday’s 3,200-meter

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race marked the second-fastest time in that event in the history of Willowbrook’s program.

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Fine Furniture Refinishing, Reupholstery, and Restoration

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January 9, 2023

Dear Appreciated Client,

AS MOST OF SMALL BUSINESSESS we have all gone through a tumultuous time. However we weathered the storm and we celebrate our 100 year anniversary! Having said that, many people have all seen items that are in need of some tender love and care, refinishing, reupholstery, or restoration after extensive wear and tear! Since our lease with the new building owners is up this summer and Richard has fully recovered from a recent surgery, we now have a new and more thankful outlook on life!

If you have been waiting to have your furniture or beloved heirloom restored or refinished or reupholstered this could be your best opportunity. Richard is doing well and thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers and he is back at the ready as always! As we all know nothing can keep him down.

As our sign of gratitude, we are offering our great customers a private sale on our in stock furniture and inventory including our accessories, lamps & Capodimonte giftware. We are also offering a buy two get one free opportunity on our Capodimonte lamps, giftware and centerpieces. OR if you purchase a bedroom set, we will include a dining room set at “no charge” while supplies last. Since we have a large selection of dining room sets we are also offering a BUY ONE GET ON FREE!!

Sale begins April 1st through May 5th

Sincerely yours,

Richard, Kathryn, Joe (Giuseppe), Antonio, Benito, & Mark THE MONTALBANO FAMILY

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