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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, the game tiedcelebrated at 2-2. Downers Grove South’swith catcher Willowbrook Highwhen School’s Class was of 2021 its commencement two tagged Rugg out at home for the third out of theon inning.

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District 88 holds inaugural esports Super Smash Brothers Invitational District 88 is focused on connecting with all students to foster an inclusive environment and a sense of belonging to support each child on his or her journey to success.

As part of that initiative, the dis-

trict implemented esports (short for “electronic sports”) as an extracurricular opportunity for students this year.

Esports is a form of sport competition that uses video games and often

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takes the form of organized, multiplayer contests.

On Saturday, April 9, Addison Trail hosted the inaugural District 88 Esports Super Smash Brothers Invitational. Students from Willowbrook and Addison Trail competed in a double-elimination tournament of 1 vs. 1 Super Smash Brothers.

It was an exciting afternoon that

saw Willowbrook sophomore Yaris Austria emerge as the champion, followed by Addison Trail junior Daniel Urquide and Addison Trail senior Kristopher Guadarrama.

The following Addison Trail students participated in the event: Junior Omar Ibarra, junior Daniel Urquide, freshman Peter Sanchez, senior Kostadino Stavropoulos, senior Kris-

topher Guadarrama and sophomore Jorge Molina.

The following Willowbrook students participated in the event: Sophomore Yaris Austria, sophomore Graham Black, senior Ulises Calderon, senior Cristian Castaneda, sophomore Jared Creech, senior Carter Rojek and freshman Nicholas Van Dyke.

Edward-Elmhurst Health (EEH) is accepting applications from not-forprofit and nonprofit charitable organizations for monetary awards from its $100 million Community Investment Fund. Created following EEH’s merger with NorthShore University HealthSystem, the intent of the Community Investment Fund is to support organizations committed to enhancing community health and well-being, advancing health equity and contributing to local economic growth.

The Community Investment Fund helps EEH deliver on its mission to advance the health of its communities by contributing to programs that provide new or expanded benefit and align with EEH’s 2022 priorities: Community Health and Wellbeing • Access to healthcare by underserved populations • Advancing health equity • Addressing social determinants of health • Addressing mental health and substance use disorders Local Economic Growth • Expanding supply chain diversity • Education, job creation and career development, with a particular focus on further developing and promoting diversity and equity in the healthcare workforce Edward-Elmhurst Health estimates it will allocate about $3- to $6-million to community organizations annually via the Community Investment Fund, with $4 million allocated in 2022. While there may be exceptions, typical funding awards are expected to be $250,000 or greater. NorthShore recently announced the distribution of $2.6 million to seven organizations in Lake SUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing and Cook Counties from its Community Investment Fund.

On Saturday, April 9, Addison Trail hosted the inaugural District 88 Esports Super Smash Brothers Proposals for the 2022 funding cycle will be accepted online until May 1.

To submit a proposal and to learn more about the Edward-Elmhurst Health’s Invitational, where students from Willowbrook and Addison Trail competed in a double-elimination tourCommunity Investment Fund, including award eligibility and evaluation cri- nament of 1 vs. 1 Super Smash Brothers. WB sophomore Yaris Austria emerge as the champion (center), followed by AT junior Daniel Urquide (left) and AT senior Kristopher Guadarrama. teria, visit www.eehealth.org/about-us/community-investment-fund.

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Public health officials announce 14,049 new cases of coronavirus last week

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 14,049 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 45 deaths since April 8.

Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,094,485 cases, including 33,510 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois since the beginning of the pandemic. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years.

As of April 14, 464 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 70 patients were in the ICU and 32 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators. The preliminary seven-day statewide case rate is 110 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Illinoisans.

A total of 21,648,058 vaccines have been administered in Illinois.

The seven-day rolling average of vaccines administered daily is 19,799 doses. Since April 8, 138,595 doses were reported administered in Illinois.

Of Illinois’ total population, more than 76 percent has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, more

than 68 percent of Illinois’ total population is fully vaccinated, and more than 50 percent is boosted according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Data indicates that the risk of hospitalization and severe outcomes from COVID-19 is much higher for unvaccinated people than for those who are up to date on their vaccinations.

On April 12, IDPH announced it is using new federal guidelines for tracking COVID-19 at the community level. The new CDC guidelines emphasize the case rate and hospitalizations in order to better track the impact of COVID-19 in communities.

In addition, as a result of HHS announcing that testing providers are no longer required to report some negative test results, IDPH will no longer know how many tests are being done and will therefore no longer report test and case positivity.

All data are provisional and are subject to change.

Additional information and COVID-19 data can be found at https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19. html.

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Willowbrook students take part in teaching conference

Several Willowbrook High School students who are enrolled in the school’s Preschool Teaching Internship class or are student assistants with the Little Warrior Preschool program attended and volunteered at the recent Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (IL ASCD) Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference in Schaumburg. The IL ASCD website describes its association as “an organization interested in issues, trends and research that relate to learning, teaching and leading. (The group) offers leadership institutes, workshops and programs that focus on the quality of teaching and learning.” During the conference, students worked with Willowbrook alumna Andrea Zulawski (Class of 2019) and her mother, Nancy Zulawski, a retired School District 45 teacher. They learned about developing curriculum, differentiated instruction, play-based learning, child-centered activities, combining music and movement and social-emotional health of children and teachers. Willowbrook Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher Stephanie Ennis helped coordinate this learning experience.

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Tips to help older adults combat loneliness, isolation

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Humans are social beings. Even before the coronavirus disrupted social lives, experts have long studied the health effects of isolation and loneliness. There’s one group at high risk— older adults.

As people get older, many are alone more often. This lack of connection leaves them vulnerable.

Loneliness (the feeling of being alone) and social isolation (a lack of social connections) affect a significant number of older adults in the U.S. Many adults aged 50 and older are socially isolated or lonely in ways that put their health at risk, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“Health problems associated with social isolation and loneliness include depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, obesity, high blood pressure, heart

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disease, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles Lawler, M.D., with Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group, an internal medicine physician who specializes in geriatrics.

“Some studies suggest that people who feel lonely may have weakened immune cells and have trouble fighting off illnesses.”

What can older adults do to prevent the negative health effects of social isolation and loneliness? First, talk to a doctor.

A doctor can assess their risk for loneliness and social isolation and work with them to help prevent associated medical conditions.

People can also try these tips to combat loneliness and isolation as they age: • Engage in meaningful, productive activities with others.

• Join a support group for older adults or a religious organization for spiritual support.

• Find a sense of purpose. It’s a buffer against stress, anxiety and depression.

• Structure days by setting goals that become part of a regular routine.

• Help others by volunteering at a hospital, animal shelter or organization.

• Work for a social cause with others who share the same values.

• Do something they enjoy each day (e.g., reading, writing, drawing, music, puzzles, games).

• Take a class (e.g., art, cooking, swimming, yoga) • Practice gratitude. It can lead to more life satisfaction, among other health benefits.

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle (e.g.,

eat well, get good sleep, exercise regularly).

• Consult with a doctor who has expertise in geriatric populations and/or seek help from a professional geriatric counselor.

• Access community resources, including AARP, Illinois Department on Aging, Eldercare Locator and National Council on Aging.

Keep in mind, people can feel lonely regardless of the amount of social contact they have. Some people don’t mind being alone and don’t feel lonely when they’re alone. Others feel lonely while among a group of people.

Changes in mood, energy level or appetite that persist or interfere with everyday life should not be dismissed as a normal part of getting older.

For more information, visit EEHealth.org.

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About 500 students attended Willowbrook High School’s 2022 prom on Friday night at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Several buses transported the students from Willowbrook to the prom. One photo (left) at the school shows (left to right) seniors Vince Vassolo, Marc Collura, Jordan Flynn, Max Silkaitis and Cristian Lager.

Another photo (below left) shows (left to right) seniors Rocco Luczak, Sophie Sullivan, Elizabeth Garcia and Leo Latiker. One more photo (below right) shows (left to right) seniors Emily Maher, Katie Wentworth and Damian Rocha. Willowbrook’s Class of 2022 will hold its commencement ceremony in the school’s main gymnasium on Sunday, May 22.

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Warriors close week with a victory over Argo Triumph at College of DuPage lifts team’s record to 5-1

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The Willowbrook softball team won two of three games last week to improve its overall season record to 5-1.

The Warriors began the week with a 7-6 loss at Plainfield South on April 11. One day later, Willowbrook defeated Proviso West 14-1 in a five-inning game in Villa Park.

The Warriors finished the week with Saturday’s 5-2 victory over Argo in a contest played at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Freshman Sonia Ruchala went 2-for-2 in last week’s game against Plainfield South. Ruchala scored one run and drove in one run. Senior Grace Hayes delivered a 2-for-4 effort at the plate with one run batted in.

The Warriors scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning to take a 6-5 lead, but Plainfield South won the game by scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Willowbrook scored seven runs in the first inning of its game against Proviso West. The Warriors added two runs in the second inning, one

run in the third inning and four runs in the fourth inning.

Ruchala went 3-for-3 with a double and a triple in the win over Proviso West. She scored two runs and drove in three runs. Senior Josie Chiano also drove in three runs for the Warriors, while junior Emily Pearson drove in two runs.

Freshman Hannah Kenny pitched a complete game for the Warriors in their victory over Proviso West.

Kenny recorded 13 strikeouts in five innings. She allowed one hit and one walk.

Argo scored two runs in the top of the first inning of Saturday’s game, but Willowbrook responded with four runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Warriors added one more run in the fifth inning.

Willowbrook connected for three hits in the game, while Argo had just two hits. The Warriors committed three errors. The Argonauts made five errors.

Junior Kayleigh Dennison went 1-for-3 and scored two runs for Willowbrook in Saturday’s win.

Sophomore Karman Rowe pitched a complete game for the Warriors. She allowed two hits and no earned runs over seven innings. Rowe, who fired 101 pitches in the game, recorded four strikeouts while allowing three walks.

Willowbrook will open its West Suburban Gold Conference season with this week’s games against Downers Grove South, Morton and Leyden.

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Willowbrook’s softball team earned a 5-2 win over Argo on Saturday in a game played at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. The Warriors improved their overall season record to 5-1 with the victory. One photo from Saturday’s game shows sophomore catcher Isabella Dugo firing the ball to first base. Another photo shows junior Kayleigh Dennison connecting for a double in the fifth inning. Dennison eventually scored on a groundout by senior Caitlyn Kulczyski to give the Warriors a 5-2 lead. Argo scored two runs in the top of the first inning.

Willowbrook scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning.

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Warriors at the net

Willowbrook’s boys volleyball team faced Bolingbrook in last week’s match in Villa Park. The visiting Raiders defeated Willowbrook 25-19, 25-21 in the April 13 contest. While Willowbrook’s overall record dropped to 3-8 with the loss, head coach Ryan Bazon noted that the team has been very competitive in most of its matches this season. Senior Michael Mosbah (left - No. 17) provided eight kills and six digs for the Warriors. Senior Dom Faillo contributed 16 assists and one ace, while junior Brandon Edwards supplied five kills, four digs and one ace. Senior Joey Pearson made six digs. Another photo from the match shows junior Patrick Dasbach (above - No. 14). The Warriors will play at an invitational at Downers Grove South this Friday and Saturday.

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Police Reports

Addison Editor’s note: There were no reports submitted by the Addison Police Department last week.

Villa Park April 9 Police said Jose A. De La Torre, 47, of Addison, was arrested on two failure to appear warrants out of DuPage County in the 100 block of W. North at 9:06 p.m. De La Torre also was charged with obstruction identification.

Andrea I. Heckler-Hernandez, 26, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI,

failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance in the 400 block of N. Gerard at 6:12 a.m.

Police said Zachary J. Thompson, 22, of Lombard, was arrested on a warrant out of Rock County, Wis., in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at 8:02 p.m.

April 8 Jamilah A. Alsharif, 27, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near N. Villa and E. Plymouth at 10:26 p.m.

Culley A. Dotson, 47, of Lombard, was charged with DUI and no insurance in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at 2:52 a.m.

Elias I. Velasquez-Funes, 24, of Addison, was charged with DUI, resisting or obstructing a police officer, leaving the scene of an accident involving damaged to an attended vehicle and no insurance near W. North and N. Harvard at 11:31 p.m.

Theft of a vehicle was reported at a fitness center in the 200 block of W.

Roosevelt at 5:36 a.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole a vehicle that was parked in the parking lot.

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Ellsworth reported at 6:30 a.m. that an unknown suspect was sending harassing text messages.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at 7:22 p.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect removed multiple items from display shelves and left without paying.

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April 6 Yahir A. Garcia, 18, of Lombard, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct in the 1200 block of S. Ardmore at 3:11 p.m.

A complainant in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 6:02 p.m. that an unknown suspect was causing a disturbance and they wanted the suspect trespassed. The suspect was issued a no-trespass warning.

A complainant at a business in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt reported April 7 at 10:17 a.m. that unknown suspects Victor Santiago, 39, of Carol damaged their vehicle with a rubber Stream, was arrested on an original mallet. complaint and warrant in the 700 block of N. Westmore at 6:46 p.m. April 5 for an alleged criminal damage to Police said Annette M. Tryblowsproperty incident that reportedly oc- ki, 42, of Bolingbrook, was arrested curred March 26. on a failure to appear warrant out of Burglary to a vehicle was reported Will County in the 600 block of W. at a church in the 200 block of W. St. North at 9:07 p.m.

Charles at 8:54 a.m. A complainant Theft of a vehicle was reported reported that an unknown suspect at a business in the 100 block of E. entered their vehicle and removed a North at 9:19 a.m. A complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole their vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot.

A complainant in the 300 block of W. School reported at 7:23 p.m. that an unknown suspect damaged multiple items in their garage.

April 4 A complainant in the 200 block of E. Division reported at 3:21 a.m. there was an Air Tag attempting to connect to their cell phone.

April 3 Miguel Hernandez, 43, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, driving while license revoked and failure to give information to the owner after striking property in the 500 block of W. Division at 11:19 p.m.

Deon L. Huggins, 44, of Westchester, was charged with DUI, disobeying a traffic control device and disobeying a stop sign near N. Addison and W. Plymouth at 4:41 a.m.

Catalytic converter theft According to information provided last week by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported four incidents of catalytic converters being removed from vehicles at the following location—at a business in the 700 block of N. Addison, at a business in the 600 block of E. Wildwood, in the 700 block of N. Harvard and in the 700 block of N. Iowa.

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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.

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 13, 3:59 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Grand Ave., the general manager of an auto dealership and complainant reported she traded in her vehicle, but the registration remained on the vehicle and now the

complainant is receiving citations by mail. The plates are entered as missing/stolen. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200304.

April 12, 10:10 a.m. in the 1-100 block of S. Addison St., Derrick Santiago, 41, was arrested for theft.

BEPC2200301.

April 11, 8:48 p.m. near Grand Avenue and County Line Road, an officer reported an incident of fleeing and eluding a police officer.

BEPC2200300.

April 10, 12:32 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. Center St., Enrique O. Del Carmen, was cited for possession of cannabis by the driver, while Leonardo Avila and Emmanuel Utomi, were both cited for possession of cannabis by the passengers.

BEPC2200294.

April 10, 1:57 a.m. near S. York Road and E. Belmont Ave., Abner V. Lopez-Lopez, 33, of Franklin Park, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, no insurance, transportation or possession of open alcohol by the driver and a traffic violation.

BEPC2200295.

April 9, 11:47 a.m. in the 1200 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported an unknown suspect had cashed a fraudulent check. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200292.

April 8, 11:24 a.m. in the 1000 block of Argyle Street, a complainant reported the front license plate to his vehicle was found to be missing. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200288.

April 8, 1:59 p.m. in the 900 block of Irving Park Road, a complainant reported graffiti on the privacy wall of his subdivision. This is for informational propose. BEPC2200289.

April 8, 10:31 p.m. near E. Lake St. and McNair Avenue, Addison, while assisting Elmhurst Police Department, a Bensenville officer arrested Juan C. Flores-Vazquez, 39, of Addison, for a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County.

BEPC2200291.

April 7, 12:34 p.m. in the 600 block of Supreme Drive, a complainant reported on one of the trucks in the company parking lot, the tail/brake lights and the front emblem were found to be missing.

This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200283.

April 7, 2:17 p.m. in the 100 block of Beeline Drive, a complainant reported one of the company’s semi-trailers was found to be missing from company’s parking lot. This case is under investigation.

BEPC2200284.

April 7, 6:54 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported two wireless tattoo machines, an XBox-1 and three bottles of tattoo ink were found to be missing from the business. This case is under investigation. BEPC2200285.

April 7, 10:24 p.m., the office responded to Hillside Police Department in reference to a warrant served, Danny Sanders, 39, of Hillside, was transported to Bensenville Police Department and arrested for an in-jurisdiction warrant for theft and identity theft. BEPC2200287.

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Slices of life

Cacophony of chatter, chaos and beauty The birds outside my bedroom window go crazy every morning. I love it.

They wake up—sometimes one by one, other times as groups—all with something so say, something to contribute. Perhaps they are calling out to friends or family; perhaps they are marking their territory or chasing squirrels from their nest; perhaps they simply like to hear themselves sing. It doesn’t matter to me. I just like the music—and or— noise they make.

Because when they all chirp and tweet and whistle and trill and screech and caw and hoot and peck and squawk it often doesn’t sound much like music. It’s almost like they each are trying to outdo the other and that comes across as a rather cacophony of chaos.

I did not come up with that term on my own. I heard it and knew I loved it and knew it was the makings of a column.

And then I thought of the birds in the morning, and I knew where the cacophony would land.

The birdcalls are a cacophony of chaos. They compete with each other and contribute to the overall symphony of noise. It is music and chaos all at the same time.

Birds creating musical chaos: I thought that was the end of it.

Until I found myself sitting by the edge of a pool in the afternoon. I was in love with the sunshine.

Then the children entered.

Sometimes one by one, but mostly in groups, accompanied by their adult counterparts. They splashed their way into the water and it was obvious from the start that everyone had something to contribute. They began calling out to sisters and brothers—dunking and diving and squealing and giggling—each claiming their own spot in the pool.

Some demanded the attention of grown-ups to see them do a water trick. Others rejoiced loudly as they practiced swim strokes or dives. They added to their noise by

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splashing and laughing.

They were, in a word, loud. It was almost as they were all trying to outdo one another.

It didn’t matter to me.

I love the sound of children playing: their chatter, their squeals, their screams and their laughter.

None of them seems to be listening to the other because they often aren’t and I thoroughly enjoy tuning to their own fun and glee. It’s almost like they are each trying to speak over the other and that comes across as a second cacophony of chaos.

Another one! Who would have thought this cacophony could happen more than once in nature?

Got me to thinking.

Maybe cacophony isn’t so much of an accident. Maybe chaos is planned.

Perhaps chaos is more common than we think. Birds in the back yard. Children at the pool. A family gathering. The dynamics of a workplace. A baseball, basketball or soccer game. A group of friends from high school or college. A book club. A golfing group. A classroom.

A neighborhood. A church. A school.

Perhaps we are all part of the cacophony of chaos. Wouldn’t that be lovely?

I think maybe it would be. Maybe it already is because lately I’ve come to the conclusion that maybe chaos is beautiful – if we allow it to be.

Appreciate your chaos.

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By Sen. Omar Aquino and Sen. Mike Simmons ILLINOIS STATE SENATORS

In February, Gov. JB Pritzker used his State of the State and budget speech to paint a very hopeful view for Illinois’ future, after two trying years.

The governor rightly praised our determination to fight through the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild our economy. He noted our state’s finances are exceptionally positive today: Our debt has decreased, our budget balance has grown, and we will be able to take care of our education, health care, social services and other highest priorities.

We especially appreciate the governor’s plans to provide $1 billion in tax relief. Of course, our constituents struggle to pay for their groceries, their gas, their property taxes, and relief is needed.

But for so many lower-income working families, the stakes are higher. When the roof leaks, when a loved one gets hurt or sick, when the car has a flat tire or bum radiator, or when they are struggling to pay that month’s rent and can’t find another affordable place to live right now— these everyday problems we take for granted can grind their lives to a halt.

They need relief. They need more cash in their wallet, right now. They need Illinois lawmakers to step up since the federal Child Tax Credit aid they depended on has expired. They need an expanded Earned Income Credit in Illinois, along with a new Child Tax Credit.

We are leading the push behind Senate Bill 3774, which will provide real and meaningful tax relief to

nearly 5 million Illinoisans—almost 40 percent of our state’s population—by supporting two tools to give them their hard-earned money back.

Illinois has had the Earned Income Credit—modeled off the popular federal Earned Income Tax Credit— since 2000, and it has produced more than $3 billion in benefits during that time. Illinois’ tax structure is at its core one of the nation’s most regressive, burdening lower-income families and rewarding higher earners.

But the EIC helps to tip the scales toward equity by offering a cash refund of an average $600 for hard-working, low-income families.

Our proposed expansion would be phased in over three years. First, we will add adults who are younger than 18 and older than 65 to qualify for today’s EIC. Then, we will add the new statewide Child Tax Credit of at least $600 back to everyone who qualifies for the EIC and has dependent children under 17. Finally, we will give the CTC to anyone with dependents under 17, even those who cannot receive the EIC because they have no income.

Over those three years, we will expand the value of the state EIC from 18 percent today to 25 percent in the final year of the federal EIC. We all saw the success of the federal Child Tax Credit, which pulled 3.7 million children out of poverty nationwide. But since the federal government stopped mailing checks, we learned that 138,000 children in our own state fell back into poverty; that is unacceptable. Under our legislation, we would offer working parents a minimum $600 credit that they can use to meet their expenses,

weather the pandemic, and avoid having their kids go hungry at night.

The expanded EIC and Child Tax Credit would also help to close the racial wealth gap. Although the credit itself is not targeted by race, Black and brown working households in our districts will see tremendous benefits, as 65 percent of all Illinois Latinx and 44 percent of all Black homes would qualify for relief.

The respected fiscal think tank The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability strongly endorsed the idea earlier this year, calculating that more than $1 billion in local and statewide economic benefits from the expanded rebates will far exceed its initial price tag of about $400 million.

How do we create revenue from giving it back first? Working families have little savings, and often no ability to handle emergencies when they pop up. They will put the relief money right back into our local economy, with an estimated $2.50 benefit for every dollar we provide through the credits.

Illinois families need relief, especially when our finances are sound.

The Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit are the most direct, effective ways to provide that relief.

We have a growing number of legislators who will demand this smart, targeted relief be considered now.

We call on Gov. Pritzker and our colleagues in the House and Senate to make the EIC and Child Tax Credit a top priority as we negotiate a new budget.

Sen. Omar Aquino and Sen. Mike Simmons are both Democrats from Chicago.

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John Fazzini John Fazzini, 61, appeared in bond court where Judge John Kinsella set his bond at $100,000 with 10 percent to apply.

On March 10, at approximately 9 p.m., Aurora police officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 300 block of Shadybrook Lane. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, an 8½-year-old German shepherd named Jameson (Jamo) laying on his front porch.

Jamo had been shot once in the right side of his nose with the bullet exiting below his left ear. An investigation into the shooting found that at approximately 8:45 p.m., Jamo was out for a walk with members of his family, one of whom is a 10-yearold girl, when they allegedly encountered Fazzini across the street walking his dog.

It is alleged that Fazzini’s dog began to bark at which time Jamo wiggled out of his harness and approached Fazzini and his dog. It is alleged that Jamo ran circles

around Fazzini and his dog before trotting towards them. It is further alleged that when Jamo was approximately four to five feet away from Fazzini, he, without a warning, pulled out a gun and shot Jamo.

After being shot, Jamo returned to his front porch. It is alleged that following the shooting, Fazzini left the scene. Jamo was immediately taken to a local veterinary hospital where he received medical attention. He has since been released and is recovering from his injuries.\ “It is alleged that without provocation Mr. Fazzini pulled out a loaded handgun and shot a family pet just feet away from family members, including a 10-yearold girl,” Berlin said. “These allegations are simply unconscionable. This type of conduct will not be tolerated and will be met with the full force of the law. Because of his alleged actions, Mr. Fazzini is now facing three felony charges.”

Fazzini was taken into custody without incident on an active arrest warrant April 12 following a traffic stop by Aurora Police. He has been charged with one count of aggravated cruelty to animals, one count of reckless discharge of a firearm and one count of criminal damage to property, all Class 4 felonies. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 4 for arraignment in front of Judge Kinsella.

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Sunday, May 1 Spring Craft and Vendor Fair The Friends of The Villa Park Library will be hosting a Spring Craft and Vendor Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Villa Park Library. Admission is free.

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

Saturday, April 23 Library offers online workouts The Villa Park Public Library will hold Dynamic Movement 180° Workout: Age-Reversing Gentle Stretch session. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk, these slow-paced, full body workouts are designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles, relieve pain, and stimulate cells. Sessions will be available online via prerecorded YouTube video. Registration and a valid email address are required.

Wednesday, April 27 Library partners with Arboretum to present Nature Storytime The Villa Park Public Library is partnering with The Morton Arboretum to present Nature Storytime for children ages 3 through 6. This session will be held in person at the library from 10 to 10:30 a.m. A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will present some fun nature stories that show how weather, trees, and animals change with the season.

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Ongoing programs Library hosting community story times The Villa Park Public Library will hold Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytimes on the following Mondays: May 16, June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15, all from 11:30 a.m. until noon. This drop-in program will be held offsite at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District Heritage Center, located at 1S325 Ardmore Ave., in Oakbrook Terrace. This program is open to young children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Calling youth poets: Library celebrates National Poetry Month The Villa Park Public Library will celebrate National Poetry Month with Prizes for Poetry! The rules are simple: all children and teens ages 18 and under are invited to submit an original poem to win a prize. Young poets can stop by the library’s Youth Service desk throughout the month of April to drop their poem and receive a small prize. A winner will be thenPM randomly 3:54 Page 1 selected from the submissions for a $25 gift card.

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I’m reading the Speak Out of Thursday, April 7, and I’m getting thoroughly disgusted. Practically every single comment in that week’s Speak Out is nothing but Biden bashing. It’s getting a little ridiculous. Yeah, Biden’s trying to do the best he can for this country. Many of us voted for him. That’s why he’s there: to try to do what he can so he can help the United States and survive what Trump had destroyed.

Thank you. *** There are a lot of people trying to support the current federal government, but we must really focus on the train wreck of representatives we have locally. Illinois will not change until we get rid of the folks who voted to teach your children about sex.

Illinois is a train wreck and all the Madigan money that bought them is gone. We need change. Vote them out! *** A recent caller advised we should frown when seeing coal being transported. Why? Coal is used for electricity production, aluminum production, steel manufacturing, cement and paper production, etc. If this caller does not have any cement in his or her life to drive or walk on, uses no electricity, no steel in their car, no aluminum uses and no paper uses, then frown at the coal train. *** I’m enjoying watching the left squirm and have conniption fits over Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter.

Maybe if he takes over Twitter, he will get rid of the twits on Twitter who only censor conservative viewpoints. When is the last time you’ve heard of anyone on the left being banned from Twitter? *** Hi, this for the guy who runs Villa Park. When I voted for you, you made it sound like you were going to fix all kinds of stuff. Nothing has been done. The streets are worse than ever. There are more potholes than ever. And now, I’m betting the newspaper won’t put this in. Bye. *** When the news media reports that the U.S. gave in Ukraine $800 million in military aid, do they give them cash or equipment? If they give equipment, is it the inflated price the government pays for everything, or is it the real cost? Remember the $400 toilet seats the military used to buy? And why do we make public the list of things we are going to send? The Russians monitor our news media and get a step ahead.

Thank you. ***

What should we do about it? Here’s a good idea: let’s open our southern border to allow millions of people to illegally pour into our nation. I’m sure absolutely none of the people who are coming in are involved with drugs, gangs, human trafficking or other criminal activity. Biden deserves to be impeached for dereliction of duty. *** The new Illinois revenue law recently passed needs to require signs on gas pumps. The sign should state: “As of July 1, 2022, the State of Illinois has suspended the inflation

I do not consider myself an expert on Ukrainian-Russian history or relations. I fly a Ukrainian flag in front of my house. I support the Ukrainian people and abhor the destruction of city after city. People: men, women and children are being slaughtered in the streets. This is simply a case of evil versus good. It is not a morality play because people are bleeding and dying. Evil must not succeed. *** This week’s truism: It’s amazing when you see two normal-looking human beings watch or observe an event and they can have such a difference of opinion on what actually happened. You see that even more today in American politics. *** I am totally amazed how throughout DuPage County, there are no allowances for yellow blinking lights on streets and roads or yellow/red lights late at night. What we have is, in fact, the complete opposite, where you have stop lights on timers. And the amount of gas wasted waiting at red lights when there’s no traffic on the opposite side is unbelievable.

More needs to be done. Explain why we cannot have yellow blinking lights like they have downstate or in Wisconsin. *** To all the people who want to give the homeless job applications, or take them to places that they know are hiring so they can get work, I have one question for you: Why don’t you take them to work with you and you hire them? When people don’t have a place to properly clean up, or have the clothes to wear to a job, or have the ability to get to and from that job, or even have a fixed address or P.O. box to put in their application, those are roadblocks to them getting employment. So, it’s not as cut-anddried as you think. Thank you. *** Most of us hard-core Democrats need to realize our party is no longer what it was. Evolution takes its toll in politics and everyday life; some good, some bad. Our strong lead in socialism over the conservatives in government may be short-lived when we run out of the people’s money. We need to do more than label people racist, etc. We Americans need to preserve America as one. E pluribus unum. Remember? *** President Biden, why don’t you swallow your pride and open up the Keystone Pipeline? Do something good for a change and get us out of recession. Bye. *** Crime is a problem in our country.

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Willowbrook’s girls soccer team played three matches last week. All three matches were part of the Plainfield Classic Tournament. The Warriors began the week with a 4-0 win over Stagg on April 11. Junior Kennedy Vannoy scored three goals in the victory. Senior Erin Fitzgibbon added one goal. Senior Brooke Vandergrift provided three assists, while Fitzgibbon delivered one assist. Willowbrook played a West Suburban Gold Conference match against Morton on April 14 in Villa Park. In addition to being a conference match, the contest was part of the Plainfield Classic. Morton defeated Willowbrook 5-0. The Mustangs held a 3-0 halftime lead in the battle, which took place in extremely windy conditions. Willowbrook’s conference record slipped to 1-1 with the loss.

Unfortunately for the Warriors, Vannoy suffered an injury late in the first half of the match against Morton. Vannoy (No. 9) is pictured at left during that match. Another photo (above) from the match shows junior Molly Brennan (No. 15, left) and senior Izzy Manning (No. 24, right) The Warriors finished the tournament with Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Dundee-Crown in Plainfield. Fitzgibbon scored Willowbrook’s goal with an assist from senior Rachael Klamecki. Saturday’s loss moved the Warriors’ overall season record to 6-4.

Willowbrook’s schedule this week includes Friday’s home match against Glenbard East.

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Fahey & Son Asphalt Paving DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS

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Landscaping/ Lawn/Garden 413724

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Gutters

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Concrete

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Handyman

Stoop - Steps - Drives Garage Floors & More! * Licensed/Bonded/Insured * Bobby 630.520.5812 Mynor 630.631.3073

Masonry/ Tuckpointing

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Painting

* 32 Years Experience * Licensed, Bonded and Fully Insured

Call Pete @ 630-307-7500

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CUSTOM CONCRETE

EXCELLENT REFERENCES

• Gutter Cleaning • Painting • Plumbing • Electric • Drywall Repair • Carpentry Trim • Siding Repair • Doors Installed • Roofing

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CALL Elmhurst (630) 834-8244 or Lombard (630) 627-7010 TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD!

338 S. FINLEY, Thurs., 4/28, Fri., 4/29, Sat., 4/30, 9am-5pm and Sun., 5/1, 9am-12noon. Old tools, china, antique toys, lawn & garden stuff and lots more!!

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME AGAIN!

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900-669-9777.

The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

AL’S DECORATING SERVICE

• Interior & Exterior Painting • Power Washing Anything • Wallpapering • Kitchen & Bathroom Floor/Wall Tiles • Tuck Pointing Free Estimates ~ Call Anytime @ 630-853-3059 The Home Repair & Improvement Company No job is too small! References available upon request.

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Call Greg 630-469-6898

CURT’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small 388922

Residential driveways, patios, walkways.

Stamped and colored concrete.

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DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication does not knowingly accept fraudulent or deceptive advertising. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance.

Lombard

REAL ESTATE

630-327-4516

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• Tree Removal • Tree Trimming • Bush Removal • Stump Grinding • Free wood chips • Free Estimates • Insured Call Todd

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AMERICAN CONCRETE

T & M TREE SERVICE

CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed.

Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paper as a service to our customers, but no credit or refund will be issued to your account.

I BUY OLD TOYS

All types of Masonry Work, Tuckpointing & Chimney Repairs

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Tree Service

GARAGE SALES

American Flyer, Lionel trains, Barbie and other dolls; G.I. Joe, Tonka, Matchbox, Hot Wheels cars & more! Plus any other antiques and collectibles. Call:

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• Cleaning/Screening • Gutter Covers • ALL Gutters Hand Cleaned & Flushed

Overlay - Epoxy - Repair

Announcements

Wanted

MIDWEST GUTTER CLEANING

CONCRETE RESTORATION

FOR SALE

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LAWN & SNOW MANAGEMENT

Small Home Repairs and Remodeling

630-495-8077

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Electrical

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GREG STEBEN CARPENTRY

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Plumbing

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Full-time $18/hour. No weekends!

Entry level, training provided.

US Environmental is a small, dynamic, and fun company that prefers to promote from within. We are in a growth phase and looking for ground-floor employees to train for future opportunities. If you’re interested in learning about environmental services, please email Cassy, and include resume. cshaw@usenvironmental.com

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$100 Off Asphalt Work 00

Building Repair/ Remodeling

781 Industrial Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126

Fully insured; Free estimates

NEW CONSTRUCTION • RESURFACING

CALL TODAY Free Estimates within 24 hrs.

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36 Years of Quality Work

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Driver and Equipment Technician Needed!

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME IN THE CLASSIFIEDS!

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