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The College’s programs in nursing, occupational therapy, and communication sciences and disorders were recognized in the 2021 rankings, released in March.

This is the first time Elmhurst’s graduate programs have been nationally ranked, though the College regularly appears on U.S. News’ list of top institutions. All three Elmhurst graduate programs on the list ranked in the top eight in Illinois.

Communication Sciences and Disorders The master’s program in communication sciences and disorders ranks at No. 146 nationally on U.S. News’ list of best schools for speech-language pathology.

Elmhurst’s program ranks higher than most comparably sized programs in Illinois, tying for eighth place in the state.

“The rankings look at all programs, regardless of size,” said Ruiying Ding, director of the College’s graduate program in CSD. “We’ve kept our program deliberately small to maintain a more intimate learning experience, so we’re pretty proud that we ranked as high as we did.”

Nursing At No. 159 on the national list, Elmhurst’s graduate program in nursing ranks No. 6 in Illinois, just behind much larger research-based institutions such as the University of Illinois at Chicago and Rush University. Elmhurst offers a master of science in nursing and a master’s entry in nursing practice. “[Our faculty] work very hard to design and deliver a curriculum that is relevant and prepares students to enter into advanced nursing roles,” said Diane Salvador, executive director of Elmhurst’s department of nursing and health sciences.

The nursing rankings are based on a combination of factors, including acceptance rate, faculty credentials and peer assessment.

Occupational Therapy The College’s occupational therapy program, which launched just three years ago, ranks at No. 157 nationally and No. 6 in Illinois.

“We’re a [relatively] new program, but already we’ve seen very positive outcomes for our students,” said Elizabeth Wanka, director of the master of occupational therapy program. “Every student who has walked through our door has graduated on time and gotten a job.

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The rankings for speech-language pathology and occupational therapy DuPage County’s bikeways and trails, including the Illinois Prairie Path, remain open to recreational are based on the results of surveys conducted among graduate faculty users during the COVID-19 pandemic. The photo from Saturday shows a westward view of the path from Ardmore Avenue in Villa Park. As the message on the barrier indicates, users of the path are advised and experts across the country.

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Villa Park Village President Albert Bulthuis sent a message to village residents last week regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

“By now, we have all learned the stay-at-home order originally issued on March 16 has been extended through April 30, 2020,” began Bulthuis’s April 7 message to Villa Park residents. “As we are all adjusting to our new norm, please continue to be ever mindful to keep abreast of what I will call the new ‘We must’ along with the ‘We cannot.’”

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continued with a list of guidelines: We must each practice increased acts of individual responsibility.

We must follow the CDC [Centers for Disease Control] guidelines with even greater dedication in the serious days ahead.

We must follow the stay-at-home order to stop COVID-19 from spreading further into our community. Travel outside the home only for essential trips.

We must practice social distancing when going out for walks or on essential errands.

We must shop smarter: utilize special shopping hours, online ordering, delivery, or curbside services offered by stores and restaurants still serving our community.

We must utilize technology to stay in touch, especially with seniors and those in high-risk categories. Phone calls, text messages, social media, and video chats are great ways to keep in touch with each other while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

We must remain strong and committed to the health and safety of our families, friends, neighbors, state, and

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The DuPage County Health Department has recorded over 1,100 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county.

The health department recently launched an interactive COVID-19 case map. Also referred to as a dashboard, the case map links data from the DuPage County Health Department into the GIS Data Systems from DuPage County to provide a greater level of understanding into how the COVID-19 pandemic is unfolding across the county.

The dashboard, which is updated daily, includes the age range, gender and the hometown of each identified case in DuPage County.

As of April 12, the data on the health department’s dashboard indicated 1,165 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in DuPage County, including 48 deaths.

The April 12 data showed 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Villa Park residents, along with 67 cases among Lombard residents and nine cases affecting residents of Oakbrook Terrace.

One week earlier, the dashboard’s

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April 5 update indicated a total of 647 confirmed COVID-19 cases in DuPage County, including 22 deaths. The information from April 5 showed 20 cases among Villa Park residents, 41 cases in Lombard residents and nine cases among residents of Oakbrook Terrace.

The April 12 update noted that 616 (nearly 53 percent) of the 1,165 confirmed cases affected women, while 546 cases (about 47 percent) affected men.

The dashboard reported that the gender in three of the 1,165 cases is unknown.

According to the dashboard, the first case of COVID-19 in DuPage County was confirmed on March 13. The dashboard indicates that the highest number of cases in a single day is April 4, when there were 95 confirmed cases. There were 52 cases one day earlier—April 3. Following the 95 cases on April 4, the number dropped to 41 on April 5, before rising to 72 cases on April 6. There were 47 cases on April 7, and 76 cases on April 8. The number of cases remained relatively steady in the fol-

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The age group breakdown in the county’s April 12 update shows 215 of the 1,165 confirmed cases are in residents are between the ages of 5059. There were 198 cases in the 6069 age group, and 130 cases in the 80 and above age group. The data showed 118 cases in residents ages 70-79. There were 191 cases in the 40-49 age group, 161 cases among residents ages 30-39 and 136 cases in the 20-29 age group. The April 12 update indicated 11 cases in the county among the 10-19 group, and five confirmed cases in children 9 and under.

In a March 30 statement announcing the COVID-19 dashboard, the county health department related that the number of positive cases is likely much higher than listed because of unreported or untested cases in the community.

To view the county’s COVID-19 dashboard, visit the DuPage County Health Department website at dupagehealth.org.

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The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department’s Bites with the Bunny event was canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The department held an alternate event—a mobile egg hunt—on Saturday. The Bunny joined volunteers to visit 37 homes to drop candy-stuffed eggs in front yards in a contact-free environment.

In addition to receiving candystuffed eggs, homes with dogs received some eggs containing dog treats. Pictured with the Bunny during one of the stops are volunteer Sophia Smith (left) and Tina Janopoulos (top right, in the vehicle).

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We cannot forget to thank those essential workers that are sacrificing their own safety to keep us safe.

We cannot relent, become lax, or ignore our social responsibility to adhere to the stay-at-home order.

Near the end of his message, Bulthuis added one last guideline—“We must stay informed.” He directed residents toward websites, including the DuPage County Health Department’s website—dupagehealth.org— which contains a dashboard with statistics of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county. Bulthuis also referred to the websites of the Illinois Department of Public Health (dph.illinois.gov) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov).

“I have faith that our community will stand together and do what is necessary to help each other during these difficult times,” said Bulthuis at the conclusion of his message to village residents. “Because we are Villa Park and that’s what we do.”

School districts continue to provide free meals to students while school buildings are closed

Five days worth of food to be provided each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon; the next distribution is April 21

District 88 is partnering with District 45, Salt Creek School District 48, Addison School District 4, Arbor Management, Chartwells and Cottage Hill Operating Company to provide meals to students while school buildings are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The food service program provides meals free of charge to all residents up to the age of 18.

Beginning on April 7, five days worth of food (five breakfasts and five lunches) were distributed. Five days worth of food will be provided each Tuesday while school buildings are closed to on-site learning.

The next distribution of five days worth of food will be provided from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 21.

The area distribution sites include four Villa Park schools and two Lombard schools. The Villa Park schools are: • Willowbrook High School, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave. • Albright Middle School, 1110 S. Villa Ave. • Ardmore Elementary School, 225 S. Harvard Ave., • Jefferson Middle School, 255 W. Vermont St. The Lombard schools are: • Stevenson Elementary School, 18W331 15th St. • Westmore Elementary School, 340 S. School St.

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Appellate Court affirms murder conviction, 70-year sentence for Hinsdale man

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point in the interview, he exercised his right to be silent.”

Keller also alleged the Trial Court erred when it denied his motions to suppress incriminating recordings of a phone conversation which were made pursuant to a court order. The Appellate Court again found these claims “unpersuasive,” holding that the alleged prejudice potentially caused by these recordings was “highly specula– Robert B. Berlin tive.”

“I would like to thank the Appellate Court for their comprehensive, he alleged were made as the result of a thorough review of Mr. Keller’s arviolation of his Miranda rights. Keller guments,” Berlin said. “His attempt criticized the manner in which the Mito call into question the well-deserved randa warnings were delivered to him in that they were delivered to him in a way that was designed to minimize their importance.

The Appellate Court found “this argument wholly unpersuasive” and that “the warnings as given by police were adequate.” The Appellate Court also noted that the Trial Court found, “the understanding of his rights was further supported by the fact that at some

His attempt to call into question the welldeserved sentence imposed upon him for the cowardly, calculated, cold-hearted murder of Nate Fox demonstrates not only the complete lack of remorse he has for murdering an innocent man, but also puts on display his absolute disregard for the rule of law and the concept of justice.”

An investigation into the murder found that at some time prior to the shooting, Keller went to Fox’s home and waited outside for him to return.

When Fox returned to his home, Keller approached Fox and shot him as he exited his vehicle. Following the shooting, Keller then fled the scene.

On January 16, 2015, Keller appeared in Bond Court where it was ordered he be held without bond.

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sentence imposed upon him for the cowardly, calculated, cold-hearted murder of Nate Fox demonstrates not only the complete lack of remorse he has for murdering an innocent man, but also puts on display his absolute disregard for the rule of law and the concept of justice.”

Justice Hudson delivered the judgment of the court with Justice Bridges concurring.

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On Thursday, April 9, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the first-degree murder conviction and 70-year sentence imposed by Judge George Bakalis for the execution-style murder of 37-year-old Nathan Fox of Bloomingdale. On August 25, 2017, Judge Bakalis sentenced Jeffrey Keller, then 54, formerly of Hinsdale, to 70 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a jury trial in which the jury deliberated for approximately one hour.

On December 22, 2014, at approximately 9:34 p.m., officers with the Bloomingdale Police Department responded to a call of a person shot at 237 Tamarack Lane, Fox’s residence.

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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.

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Theft was reported in the 900 block of W. North. Police said an unknown male suspect took a package that was left at the door of a home sometime between 3:14 and 8:30 p.m.

April 1 Retail theft was reported at a local store. Police said an unknown suspect removed items from display shelves and left the store without paying for the items sometime Addison between 4:42 and 5 p.m.

April 6 Fraud was reported at a local gas Goran Brkic, 50, of Addison, was station at around 1:59 p.m. Police charged with aggravated DUI, driv- said an unknown suspect used a ing while license revoked, improp- counterfeit $10 bill to pay for gas. er stopping in a roadway, disobeying a stop sign and no insurance March 30 subsequent to a check on well-beHung V. Diep, 36, of Villa Park, ing near I-355 and Lake at around was charged with two counts of 2 p.m. burglary, attempted burglary and possession of burglary tools in the April 5 1-100 block of W. St. Charles at Edy Mendoza-Gomez, 25, of around 4:02 a.m.

Addison, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol March 29 by the driver, driving too fast for Jasmin Rivera, 19, of Round conditions, improper lane usage Lake Beach, was charged with and no insurance in the 100 block DUI-drugs, unlawful possession of of Michael Lane at around 12:34 cannabis by the driver and impropa.m. Police said Mendoza-Gomez er lane usage near North and Villa struck a vehicle, a tree and a street at around 3:01 a.m. light pole when his vehicle ultimately came to a stop against a fire March 27 hydrant.

Criminal damage to property was reported in the 100 block of W. St. Villa Park Charles. Police said an unknown April 4 suspect put an unknown substance An armed robbery was report- in the gas tank of a vehicle that was ed at a local convenience store at parked, unattended and secured in around 1:40 a.m. Police said an a parking lot sometime between 7 unknown male suspect entered the a.m. and 2 p.m. store and forced the clerk to open the cash register at gunpoint. The March 16-March 17 suspect reportedly stole the cash St.Theft of a vehicle was at 116 S.allMain Lombard, IL reported 60148 in the register and left the store. a rental car facility between 8 a.m.

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52. Toast choice 53. Jack and Jill’s water jug 55. “____ Now or Never” 57. *Horse’s cousin 61. *One of the seven dwarfs 64. Ascetic holy Hindu 65. HHS agency 67. Relating to #25 Across 69. Banana treat 70. Go bad 71. Australian canid 72. Lou of “Walk on the Wild Side” fame 73. Card in the hole?

74. “The Forsyte ____,” pl.

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I see that Bill Gates ran to the media and said total isolation for 6 to 10 weeks is the only viable option for this country. These billionaires who never have to worry about how they’re going to keep a roof over their heads or put their kids through college have all the answers, don’t they? I’ll tell you what, Billionaire Bill: Cut me a check for $1 million and I’ll sit in isolation for the rest of my life. *** Recently we did some Prairie

Path litter pickup and were pleased to not find any open dog poop along the sides. Thank you to most dog owners. However, there were a couple poop bags tossed aside among the underbrush. To the few lazy folks—if you pick it up, please finish the job and put it in the trash! *** I am disappointed in the banks that have not been very willing to work with customers. My bank said it will defer payments on credit cards and mortgage/home equity

payments for up to three months.

Sounds generous, right? But the catch is that interest will still accrue. If I can’t make a full payment now, what makes them think I can pay three months-worth all at once? I want to make my payments but how about either reducing the interest rate or the minimum payment? Banks make big bucks off the interest, and are paying lip service to consumers who are suffering. Consumers are the backbone of these banks, so they need to step up and support the very people who make them money. *** On Dec. 8, 1941, one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Did he call for mail-in voting? Did he advocate releasing prisoners from jail? Did he call for airlines to reduce their overall emissions? Subsidizing illegal immigrants? I don’t think so.

What happened to the Democratic Party? We have a major crisis, and Democrats are more interested in advancing a radical agenda than they are in helping Americans. ***

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I wish people would quit complaining and realize that staying home is for your own good. It’s not forever; so, it’s one day at a time, just go with and quit worrying about what’s going to happen. Nobody knows. Just wait and see. It’s day by day. For our protection, and we can get through this together, and smile. Have a great day. *** I used to like the Chicago mayor.

Not anymore. I get tired of seeing her standing up there with the governor and giving orders to shut everything down. She gets ticked off and shuts down the lakefront, shuts down the liquor stores at 9 o’clock.

But then she goes and gets a haircut while all the other hair salons and barbers in the state are shut down.

And then she tries to justify it. Oh, I’m the public face of this city.

I’m on national media and I’m out in the public eye. Hopefully this self-aggrandizing hypocrite will be voted out of office if she runs for reelection. *** Hi. How’s everybody doing as the politicians who’ll never miss a paycheck chip away at your freedoms and take away your livelihoods? *** I agree with the person that posted last week about the “venom and disinformation” that is weekly published in Speak Out. Everyone is entitled to their opinion of course, but geez! It used to be a “funny” read but now it’s just embarrassing. If these are my neighbors, holy cow! For any families considering a move to our area, and seeing the weekly comments here, I think would be a huge turn-off. Too bad you can’t publish names on submissions. Trolls don’t like their names published.

*** Some of the media hype about COVID-19 is just over the top. It seems like they rarely give context when they report things like deaths per day. Do they ever mention that people die every day, from a variety of issues? It would be nice if more people pointed out there’s a difference between dying of COVID-19 and dying with COVID-19. *** Palm Sunday morning. Last week 3.5 million Americans lost their health insurance. A pandemic is taking place, and this is the only industrialized nation in the world without nationalized healthcare.

Yesterday, on average, more than one American died of COVID-19 every minute of every hour while in an American hospital. The reason we don’t have nationalized healthcare is because private insurers make billions in profits every year serving as the middleman between citizens and their healthcare. *** The wildly inaccurate COVID-19 projections are reminiscent of the alarmist “climate change” forecasts that leftists cite to push their drastic policies. Glaciers are melting away! Coastal cities will be underwater! This was the hottest year ever! We only have five years to act! Do the people who push these projections ever apologize when their forecasts prove to be false? *** Most of the people who are promoting the “stay at home” messages are people who aren’t worried about a paycheck. It’s not too hard to tell others to stay at home when you work for some level of government, a school district, or if you’re a wealthy celebrity. I don’t know if any of those people are familiar with the saying, “If I don’t work, I don’t get paid.”

Small businesses to showcase children’s art Participants entered into a drawing; winners in four levels will each receive $25

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Villa Park’s small business community is holding an art showcase for young artists. Several businesses are displaying the submitted artwork in their storefront windows. The photo shows some of the artwork on display at Studio Nine Hair Salon, 9 E. Park Blvd. Children can draw a picture and drop it off at one of the participating businesses (see story for a list). Children should sign the front of their art and include their name and address on the back. They will be entered into a drawing to win $25 in each of four categories—PreK, elementary (grades K-5), middle school (grades 6-8) and high school.

Villa Park’s small business community is offering a showcase to display children’s art in the village—at a safe distance.

One participant in each of four different categories will receive $25.

The deadline to drop off artwork is Thursday, April 30; that deadline could be extended.

Have your child/teen draw a picture and sign the front, include his or her address and age and drop it in the mail slot of one of the following businesses.

If the business is open, drop off the artwork during office hours for the participating business to showcase it.

Participants will be entered into four categories—PreK, elementary (K-5), middle school (grades 6-8) and high school. There will be a drawing to win $25 in each of the four levels.

The businesses ready to display children’s artwork in their storefront windows include:

Park Boulevard Corridor • Studio Nine Hair Salon—9 E. Park • Hensley’s Prairie Path Realty—7 E. Park • Cain Law Offices—3 E. Park • Assisting Hands—65 E. Park • Edward Jones/Michael Hirsch—31 E. Park • Chicagoland Beer and Wine Makers—11 W. Park Villa Avenue Corridor • Harris Bank—10 S. Villa • State Rep. Deb Conroy—28 S. Villa • Eclipse Dog Grooming—110 S. Villa • Mike’s Market—32 S. Villa • G.M. Smith & Son Realtors—203 S. Villa • Chicago Wealth Management—160 S. Myrtle (Cortesi Park) St. Charles Road Corridor • Ridgeway Precision Mechanical, Inc.—280 W. St. Charles Ardmore Avenue Corridor • St. Paul Daycare—545 S. Ardmore

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Conroy highlights free online analysis to save money on utility bills State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is encouraging local residents to submit their electric, gas or landline phone bills for a free, personalized cost-savings analysis provided by the non-profit consumer watchdog group Citizens Utility Board (CUB).

“Now more than ever, the ability to save a few dollars on monthly bills can make a significant difference in the lives of working families,” said

Conroy. “The Citizens Utility Board frequently hosts free clinics for residents to bring their utility bills and receive a free one-on-one analysis in person. Given the current circumstances, CUB is moving their in-person seminars online to protect public health while still providing this vital service.”

Residents may email a copy of their most recent electric, natural

gas, or landline phone bill to Aimee Gendusa-English at aenglish@citizensutilityboard.org with “ATTN: Virtual Utility Bill Clinic” in the subject line. Personal information may be redacted, but consumers should make sure to include the account holder’s name and a home address or e-mail address where CUB should send the completed analysis. A CUB specialist will perform an analysis to

Angel from Maywood RIP John Prine 1946-2020

Which brings me to John Prine.

The watermelon encounter One day in June of 1997, the front desk received a I met John Prine once. He was a nice guy. I brought call around 3 p.m., just after my shift had started. The switchboard operator Eloisa rang the bell-stand. him a chef knife so he could cut a watermelon.

“Can you bring a knife to Room 320?”

Let me back up a bit.

“Um…. sure?

Early in September, 1995, I became a bellman at I rang the room and asked the customer what kind the Radisson Suites Hotel in Downers Grove. A job I of knife he was looking for. would hold until mid-1999.

“A big one,” the guest said, “I have a watermelon, The 200 odd all-suite rooms consisted of a front but no knife to cut it up with.” mini-living room with a couch, television, table with Off to the kitchen, where my very good longtime two chairs, mini fridge and microwave. The bedroom friend Chef Tom gave me a knife. was accessed through a short hall with a closet niche (Chef Tom, by the way, had actually recommended on one side and the bathroom on the other side. me for the job at the Radisson, saying, “I’ve known The Radisson DG had seven floors surrounding Pauly for 10 years. He can fit a 20-minute speech into an atrium where free breakfast was served every morning and guests could enjoy two free drinks each a two-minute elevator ride!”)

I took the knife and promised it would be returned.

Friday and Saturday evening, cordially poured by When the door opened, was I surprised to see Ed. Beer. Wine. Mixed drinks made with generic musician and songwriting legend John Prine standing no-name rotgut level ‘well’ liquor. Kindly tip your there! bartender. Patrons were encouraged to fill out guest “Hey, you’re John Prine! I love your music,” I said. comment cards and Ed would draw one at random to He had a ripe watermelon on top of the front-room win another two free drinks.

While “Bellhop” was the job title, the position was table, with the USA Today newspaper spread beneath it. All he needed was the knife. really a mix of bellhop, van driver and concierge.

“Please either return the knife to the front desk or Kind of a Jack-of-All-Trades. just leave it on the table,” I told him.

The 3 to 11 shift usually started slowly during “Just wait a minute while I cut up this watermelon weekdays, but the place could be jumping on Friday or Saturday. Helping move bags up to rooms with my and you can take the knife back to the kitchen,” the Maywood native replied. trusty bell cart (Pro-tip: Make sure the two ‘caster/ We chatted for a short time while he sliced the steering’ wheels are in the front and the fixed wheels in the back as you push the cart from the back – don’t watermelon. I told him I liked his recent song ‘Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody’ and that ‘Angel from Montgomery’ pull the front). was one of my favorites. In fact, my current girlfriend and I consider his duet with Iris DeMent called, In Duties of all kinds Spite Of Ourselves, one of “our” songs (we have Concierge duties included recommending local several). restaurants (a specialty of mine.) I would personally Prine thanked me for being a fan and for the knife. make the reservations, as there were a few go-to He asked if I wanted a slice of watermelon, but I eateries that would get guests in for me on short notice, with the expectation that this service earned a declined. He was super cool. He gave me a $5 bill as a tip. I didn’t even think to get his autograph. generous tip.

Scheduling a shuttle bus trip to the local restaurants Farewell, favorite son and shopping centers was part and parcel — within When I learned that John Prine died on April 7 at a five-mile radius. No charge, of course, for hotel guests. Ahem. Often I was the driver as well. Double age 73 from complications of the COVID-19 virus, I was sad. But I remembered my brief encounter with dipping. him. He wasn’t an egotistical celebrity, pampered Usually once a guest was checked in, they were rock star, or self-important business leader. He was out of my sight unless they needed a ride, or until they checked out and needed their bags carried to the just plain old John from Maywood, who needed a lobby or stored for when the limo came to bring them knife to cut a watermelon. I’m glad we have nearly to the airport. If a guest needed something in their 50 years of great music to remember him by. room they called housekeeping. Or room service.

Rest In Peace, John Prine.

Unless there was an unusual request for something You are no doubt enjoying that vodka and ginger other than an extra pillow or more towels. ale in Heaven. Maybe even a slice of watermelon.

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determine if the consumer is signed up with an alternative supplier or paying for unnecessary products and services. CUB will also provide advice on usage compared to other consumers and notify the consumer if they are eligible for money-saving programs including financial assistance and free energy-efficiency products and services.

“We should take advantage of the ways that organizations are trying to help us as we all navigate through this new reality under the COVID-19 pandemic,” continued Conroy.

“Thanks to this modified service, you don’t have to leave your house to find out if you can save money on your basic household bills. While we stay inside and practice safe social distancing, a short e-mail can potentially help local families and seniors save money each month. I urge everyone to take the necessary health precautions, stay safe, and reach out to me anytime at 630-415-3520 if I can be of any assistance as we navigate these uncertain times.”

(This was received from the office of State Rep. Deb Conroy.)

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FPDDC visitors must adhere to guidelines Failure to comply could force preserve closures

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County hopes to keep DuPage forest preserves open as long as visitors strictly adhere to the CDC’s social distancing and public health guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

“Every visitor plays a critical role in practicing safe social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19,”

said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Daniel Hebreard. “It is imperative that everyone in DuPage County—without exception—follows social distancing and public health guidelines.

“We understand that nature and our open spaces play an important role in the physical and mental health of residents. However, if visitors de-

cide not to follow the guidelines set forth by the district and CDC, the district will be forced to close its preserves indefinitely,” Hebreard said.

On Friday, April 3, the forest preserve district closed Rocky Glen Waterfall at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien to stop visitors from congregating in the area.

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public interest in forest preserves and outdoor activities deemed essential under the governor’s executive order are expected to increase.

The forest preserve district will closely monitor congestion in its forest preserve parking lots. At more popular preserves, the district may limit parking lot access to DuPage residents only in an effort to alleviate congestion and large crowds.

If a DuPage forest preserve is crowded, the district strongly encourages people to visit other nearby less-crowded preserves or revisit the preserve during off-peak times. DuPage forest preserve hours have been revised to opening one hour after sunrise and closing at sunset.

Many preserves feature open spaces and off-trail areas to hike. Visit dupageforest.org/places-to-go/forest-preserves for a map and complete list of all DuPage forest preserves.

“The district expects all visitors to understand the seriousness of the current situation and importance of social distancing while engaging in the limited outdoor activities allowed under the executive order,” said forest preserve district Executive Director Ed Stevenson.

The majority of DuPage forest preserve’s 26,000 acres remains accessible, though all buildings, visitor centers, restrooms and centers with

animal-care services (Willowbrook Wildlife Center, Kline Creek Farm and Danada Equestrian Center) are closed to the public. For a complete list of what’s open and closed, visit dupageforest.org/coronavirus.

The forest preserve district actively promotes compliance with the governor’s executive order and encourages visitors to follow these recommendations while visiting DuPage forest preserves: ● Stay home if you’re sick or have been near someone who’s sick. ● Practice safe social distancing and stay at least 6 feet away from the next person. (Forest preserve limestone trails are 8 to 10 feet wide.) If this is not possible, move to another location. ● Make sure other visitors know you’re near if they can’t see you.

(A simple “passing from behind” works.) Stay at least 6 feet away as you pass. ● Do not gather in groups in the preserves. ● Don’t touch things others might also touch, such as signs, benches or shelters. ● Note that all forest preserve restrooms are closed and water fountains are off, and time your visits accordingly. ● Visit only with members of your household.

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Social distancing The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Bites with the Bunny event gives children a chance to meet and take pictures with the Bunny. This year’s event at the Iowa Community Center was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The department improvised to conduct Saturday’s

mobile egg hunt. The Bunny visited 37 homes in a contact-free setting to drop off candy-filled eggs in front yards. The photo, taken after a drop-off on South Rand Road, shows the Bunny maintaining social distancing with a young resident.

Local businesses Luxica Group, Montecasino Grill, Rosemary & Jeans partner to deliver meals to Edward-Elmhurst immediate care staff Luxica Group, a local development firm, has teamed up with area restaurants to deliver meals to healthcare workers serving Lombardians.

For the past two weeks, Luxica has organized meals for staffers at Edward-Elmhurst immediate care in downtown Lombard.

Once per week for the first two weeks of April, approximately 50

lunches were delivered to EE (Lombard) immediate care at 130 S. Main St., to healthcare workers who staff the facility.

“We wanted to give back to those who are giving their all to keep our community healthy. At the same time, we are working with local restaurants who have been hit hard by the pandemic,” said Frank LaGambina of Luxica,

a developer with long ties to Lombard.

Its plan for a downtown Lombard commercial hub, which included a public food hall and community center, was selected as one of two finalists by the village for the former DuPage Theater site at 101 S Main St. On April 3, Montecasino Mexican Grill (located at 53 E St. Charles Road, Villa Park), provided some of their

lunchtime favorites including chicken, beef, and cheese quesadillas.

On April 9, Rosemary & Jeans Public House (116 S. Main St., Lombard) did the honors, providing sandwiches, salads, and homemade brownies with fresh strawberries. Rosemary & Jeans Public House is one of the newest entrants to the Lombard restaurant scene and had just gotten started a few

months before the current restaurant closure.

Tracy Nelson, owner of Rosemary & Jeans, added, “We are very grateful for all the support that we have received here in Lombard. We are also extremely appreciative of all the work our neighbors at Elmhurst Medical are doing and we are happy to give back to our community.”

State lawmakers adapt to new reality during COVID-19 pandemic

By Ben Orner CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

State Rep. Martin Moylan and his staff thought they were ahead of COVID-19.

Shortly after Illinois saw its first two cases of novel coronavirus disease in late January, the Democrat from Des Plaines filed House Bill 5607. The bill would have authorized a study to examine if the state departments of public health and emergency management were prepared for COVID-19.

“We wanted to get everybody in the state aware of what was going on,” Moylan said.

However, as has been a theme of this growing pandemic, COVID-19 did not care about the schedule of the state Legislature. By the time Moylan’s preparedness study bill was assigned to a substantive committee on March 17, 160 people in Illinois had contracted the virus, one had died, and Gov. JB Pritzker had already ordered

schools and non-essential businesses closed.

“Nobody had the foresight to see how bad it really was,” Moylan said.

Now, instead of preparing for the effects of COVID-19, Moylan and other state lawmakers are living them.

For Moylan, a 69-year-old with asthma who lives in a hot spot for coronavirus cases, life has become a “balancing act” of taking care of constituents and also taking care of his health.

“I’m very active in the community.

I ride my bike all over, I talk to people.

That stopped,” he said.

Moylan said he now drives around his district once every day, and when he stops to talk with people, he said he rolls down his window instead of getting out.

“We’re concerned about catching it and actually dying,” he said of himself and his fellow legislators over 50 years old.

“Some are doing home projects, an-

other one won’t go out of the house,” Moylan added. “He’s got same issues I got. He says there’s no way he’s going back to Springfield. He’s ‘not going to die,’ he says.”

Moylan said his entire staff is working remotely, trying to help constituents with their dilemmas, from a routine fallen tree to applying for unemployment during an economic collapse.

“It’s the same gambit, but there are additional problems that are like being affected because people are out of work, kids aren’t in school,” he said.

“We’re a middle class community that has a lot of working people that work in service jobs,” he added. “So naturally, they’re suffering, and they don’t know what the future is.”

as well.

“I really miss a lot of the interaction with the people,” said state Rep. Dan Swanson, a Republican from the small western Illinois town of Alpha.

The usual gatherings in his five-county rural district, like FFA banquets and school events, have ceased because of social distancing guidelines and mandatory school closures.

“But through phone calls and messaging and email we try and stay on top of the top issues,” such as unemployment and help for small businesses, Swanson said of his staff working remotely.

“It’s just a whole new different way of doing business,” he said.

Small-town main streets throughout rural Illinois, Swanson said, have Downstate life upended especially borne the economic impacts The reality of COVID-19 has not of people staying in their homes. just thrown curveballs to Chicago area “The small businesses, the beauty lawmakers, but to downstate districts shops or whatever you want to call

them, places like that have really been hit the hardest,” he said. “Not getting that noon day or evening crowd at the local bar and grill type thing has been pretty different.”

College towns, which rely heavily on the economic boost of university students during the spring semester, have also suffered.

“My office is located in uptown Normal, where normally it is the hustle and bustle of Illinois State University,” said Rep. Dan Brady, “and it’s basically a ghost town.”

The central Illinois Republican said that since Pritzker issued the stay-athome order two weeks ago, he has heard the concerns of “scared” restaurant, bar and retail owners.

“The springtime would represent so many things for them in their shops with events with sororities and mom’s day,” he said, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, that “is not the case and won’t be the case this spring.”

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Man charged with arranging to meet underage boy for sexual encounter DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced on Saturday, April 4, that bond had been set for an Algonquin man accused of arranging to meet an underage boy for sexual purposes.

Roger Rice, 63, of Algonquin, appeared in Bond Court, where Judge Thomas Else set bond at $25,000 with 10% to apply. Rice

has been charged with one count of Traveling to Meet a Child (Class 3 Felony) and one count of Grooming (Class 4 Felony).

On April 3, 2020, officers with the Carol Stream Police Department were flagged down by one of two men standing near a parked vehicle in the parking lot of the Starbucks located at the intersection of

North Avenue and Schmale Road in Carol Stream.

Through their analysis of the situation, officers learned that Rice was allegedly at the Starbucks to meet who he believed to be a 15-year-old boy to engage in sexually activity.

Ross was taken into custody at this time and transported to the

DuPage County Jail. It is alleged that Rice met whom he believed to be the 15-year-old boy on an Internet dating site.

“The allegations that Mr. Rice traveled to DuPage County to meet a young boy for a sexual encounter are beyond disturbing,” Berlin said. “Thankfully, Mr. Rice never got the opportunity to carry out his

disgusting plan. This case is yet another example of how sexual predators target our children and should serve as a reminder to parents to discuss with their children the dangers lurking on the Internet.”

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

Medications, treatments being studied to combat COVID-19 With the number of people infected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) rising every day, scientists are working around the clock to find ways to effectively treat the virus.

Since antibiotics don’t work against viruses, the body’s immune system must typically fight them off until they run their course. This is challenging when symptoms become severe, as in some cases of the novel coronavirus.

tions, such as ibuprofen (Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). This information has not been studied or confirmed and therefore, it is difficult to make a recommendation.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an effective medication for mild pain and fever control.

Patients with more severe symptoms are typically admitted to the hospital and treated with various medications to slow the progression of the disease and relieve symptoms.

swelling, shortness of breath/trouble breathing, etc.

Many are wondering when a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 will become available.

“It typically takes 18-24 months to develop a safe and effective vaccine. We are all hoping that this time frame will be shortened but there are no guarantees of when a vaccine will be available,” said Williams.

Doctors continue to emphasize the importance of infection prevention

and control measures to slow the spread of the virus.

“For now, our best defense is social distancing and limiting your exposure to others to prevent transmission of the virus,” said Williams.

“Stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods and isolate yourself as much as possible.”

It is important to note that treatment information is changing daily, and medications are being added and removed based on evolving

experience and information about COVID-19.

Fortunately, most people who become ill with COVID-19 will be able to recover at home. However, a person should seek immediate medical attention if they begin to experience more severe symptoms, such as an elevated fever, shortness of breath and/or trouble breathing.

For updates on COVID-19, check http://www.EEHealth.org/coronavirus.

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Some patients need supplementary oxygen and mechanical ventilatory support.

The current methodology to treat COVID-19 involves using antiviral medications, anti-inflammatory medications, immune system modulators, and anti-malaria medications.

Examples of specific medications being used for COVID-19 include: hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin, tocilizumab and acetaminophen. Other medications currently being considered are: remdesivir, sarilumab, leronlimab, nitric oxide and Kaletra.

Plasma treatment is also being studied, in which patients previously infected and recovered may have antibodies that could be transferred to sick patients via plasma transfusion.

Patients who develop clotting complications as a result of the virus may receive tissue plasminogen activator treatment.

There are also investigational drugs for COVID-19 being studied in clinical trials underway across the globe.

What about an allergy to medications? For patients who have received any of these medications previously and experienced an allergic reaction, doctors would potentially prescribe alternate medications. In some incidences, an alternative may not be available and doctors would treat the allergic reaction if it occurs.

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Additionally, information that is coming out of other parts of the world, such as China and South Korea, is being considered when making decisions about which medications to use and when.

“New information is being disseminated daily. This new information is constantly being reviewed and evaluated to determine if and when we should incorporate new medications into our treatment decisions and when we should alter what is currently being done,” said Williams.

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Senior standout Stubblefield commits to Lake Land College

Willowbrook senior Everett Stubblefield (No. 3) recently announced he will attend Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois. He will play for the school’s men’s basketball team—the Lakers. Lake Land College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Great Rivers Athletic Conference. Stubblefield scored a team-leading 21.2 points per game for the Warriors during the 2019-20 season. He played in all 33 of Willowbrook’s games and scored a total of 699 points. His 699-point output set a new program record for points in a season. Alonzo Verge, who is now playing at Arizona State University, held the previous record with 631 points CHRIS FOX FILE PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing during the 2014-15 season. Late in the season, Stubblefield became the program’s alltime leading scorer. He surpassed 2018 graduate Ethan Schuemer, who scored 1,410 points in his varsity career with the Warriors. Stubblefield, who finished his WillowWillowbrook senior Sam Bruns (No. 11) announced last week he will continue his brook career with 1,430 points, made nearly 33 percent (89 of 273) of his shots from academic and basketball careers at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. The Red Men 3-point range during his senior season. He also connected on almost 73 percent (94 play in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). In addition to Car- of 129) of his free-throw attempts. He grabbed 153 rebounds and handed out 73 asthage, the conference features area schools including Elmhurst College, Wheaton sists. Stubblefield was named to the West Suburban Gold Conference’s All-ConferCollege and North Central College. Bruns played in 29 games for Willowbrook’s boys ence Team. He also earned All-State recognition as a member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) Class 4A All-State Third Team. basketball team during the 2019-20 season. He made 14 shots from 3-point range.

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Another 200,000 Illinoisans file for unemployment claims Economists forecast potential major hit on state’s economy revenues

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The Illinois Department of Employment Security said Thursday that during the week that ended April 2, 201,041 Illinoisans filed initial claims, surpassing the previous record of 178,421 that was set just one week earlier.

The most recent estimates from the Washington-based Economic Policy Institute, dated April 1, suggest that as many as 779,000 people in Illinois could be out of work by July, which would boost the state’s unemployment rate to 15.6 percent.

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On the same day the new numbers came out, the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois issued a report suggesting the economic downturn could have a devastating impact on the state’s economy, and on state revenues in Illinois, depending on how severe the outbreak is and how long it takes the state’s economy to recover.

Economically, the researchers said, a low-severity pandemic would likely push growth in gross domestic product this year to 0 percent. That would sink to about -3 percent growth under a moderately-severe pandemic, and -6 percent under a severe pandemic.

All of those scenarios assume the economy would recover quickly once the pandemic ends and that GDP growth would return to its normal rate of about 2 percent by 2023.

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Under the most optimistic scenario—a low-severity pandemic followed by a quick recovery—the state could expect to see a decline of about $4.3 billion across calendar years 2020 and 2021.

Under a worst-case scenario—a severe pandemic followed by a slow, protracted recovery—the researchers estimate the state could see a loss of revenue totaling $28.4 billion through calendar year 2023.

“It is important to recognize the high level of uncertainty about the crisis’ economic effects,” the researchers cautioned. “The uncertainty stems from a lack of clarity about the epidemiological and health consequences of the virus, as well as from uncertainty about government monetary and fiscal policies to combat the economic consequences of the health crisis.”

The researchers also noted that the full impact on the state and its economy could be lessened, depending on the kind of economic recovery measures are enacted at the federal level.

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Don't be the only one on your block who misses out! We're your local restoration company specializing in hail and door-knocking out-of-state storm chaser. We are EPA and VSI certified, we have an A+ wind damage repair,, not a door rating with the Better Businesss Bureau, an A rating on Angie's List, and are an approved HomeAdvisor company. Over e have replace replaced the roofing and siding on over 2000 the past 18 years, we 20 homes in DuPage County, over 500 of them in Lombard and Villa Park. ________________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________

Cottage Hill Exteriors 1033 e St. Charles Rd.

Lombard, Il 60148

License # 104-013778 013778

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See our website for references and more details details,, then call (630)

833-1200 1200...

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153 Addison Street • Elmhurst, Illinois

(630) 617-9797 M - F 7:30-6, Sat. 8-3

Car Care & Repair

299 E. St. Charles Rd. • Villa Park, Illinois

(630) 832-3160 M - F 7:30-6, Sat. 8-3

Brake, Tire & Battery Inspections

Oil Change Service

While You Wait

ASK ABOUT OUR TIRE SPECIALS

Expires 5/30/20

MOST CARS

FUEL INJECTION

Expires 5/30/20

89.00 $ 69.95 $

Expires 5/30/20

Add $3 for disposal fee

Complete system check, pressure & leak test.

Most cars and pickups.

89.95

$

Expires 5/30/20

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MOST CARS

Expires 5/30/20

MOST CARS

Expires 5/30/20

COMPUTERIZED 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT Set caster, camber and toe to exact manufacturer’s specifications while

LUBE, OIL & FILTER

29.95

equipped). Special gaskets, filters extra if needed. Some cars/light trucks extra.

Limited Warranty 90 days or 4,000 miles, whichever first*

AIR CONDITIONING

39.95 $ BRAKE FLUID FLUSH 89.95

MOST CARS

SYNTHETIC BLEND

$

TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE Replace fluid, pan gasket and filter (if

referencing and compensating or adjusting thrust line, depending on alignment type, part and additional services extra if needed.

MOST SUVS CUSTOM ALIGNMENT $ 68.95 MOST $ CARS 109.95 & TRUCKS 129.95

$

MOST CARS

Expires 5/30/20

We’ll lubricate most car’s chassis, drain the old and install up to 5 quarts of new oil and new oil filter. Add $3 for disposal of oil and filter. Expires 5/30/20 1

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PREFERRED CUSTOMER

Buy 4 Synthetic Blend oil changes for $119.80 get the 5th FREE! Most Cars. We’ll lubricate most car’s chassis, drain the old and install up to 5 quarts of new oil and new oil filter. Add $3 for disposal of oil and filter. See location for details.

Punch-A-Deal

RATED #1 IN ELMHURST

69.95

$

DISC BRAKES

Front Disc brake service for single piston American cars.

Includes new disc pads, rotors resurfaced, wheel bearing repacked, new grease seals, fluid added as needed, system inspected and car road tested. *Rebuilt calipers & semi metallic pads extra.

ASE Certified • Domestic & Foreign

BATTERIES ON SALE NOW

ROTATE & BALANCE WITH FREE BRAKE INSPECTION Expires 5/30/20

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Expires 5/30/20

TIRES, SERVICE & MORE

MOST CARS

RATED #1 IN VILLA PARK

POWER STEERING FLUSH

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, SATISFACTION & CLEANLINESS

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, SATISFACTION & CLEANLINESS

An Authorized Good Year Dealer

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