VPR040623

Arbor Day in Villa Park

Memorial Day in Villa Park

Quick pickup

630-514-9961

kdrury@atproperties.com

the village’s Franklin Park, located at 218 N. Third Ave., are: Villa Park Village Trustee Christine Murphy, Justin Shlensky—chair of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission, Margaret Schiefer—a member of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission, Villa Park Village Trustee Cheryl Tucker, Villa Park Village President Albert Bulthuis, Villa Park Village Trustee (and Village President-Elect) Nick Cuzzone and Leslie Allison-Seei—chair of the Villa Park Community Pride Commission. Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of each April. The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Villa Park with Tree City USA designation for 36 straight years. To receive that recognition, a community must have a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance. Federal

Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 held its Memorial Day service on Monday morning at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park. Post Commander Jim Blankshain is pictured bowing his head as Willowbrook High School students Lily Hendrickson and Anna Seelbach sound taps at the end of the ceremony. The post’s 2020 Memorial Day event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s observance included a reading of the names of the Post 2801 members who have recently died. That list included World War II veteran Charles “Sid” Bergh, who served as the master of ceremonies of the post’s annual Memorial Day service for several years. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Bergh died in October 2020. He was 94 years old. Bergh was the post’s last surviving World War II veteran.

The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Egg Hunt event on Saturday morning outside of the Iowa Community Center. More than 100 children participated in the hunt. The kids raced to gather colored eggs that contained candy, stickers and trinkets. The hunt area was divided into four age levels (under 2, 2 to 4, 5 to 7 and 8 and older). Each age level’s zone included a golden egg. Each child who collected a golden egg won a special prize—an Easter basket filled with goodies.

Historic Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elmhurst

Please

St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church

547 N. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-2435

Maundy

Lent and Easter Services

Sunday Worship at 10:15 am Sunday School & Bible Study 9am

at 7 p.m.

Second Lenten Service

March 9, 2022

Rev. David Ernest “Satan Has Asked to Sift All of You” Jerusalem Lutheran, Morton Grove Matthew 27:15-26

Lent and Easter Services

Third Lenten Service

at 7 pm

March 16, 2022

Rev. Paul Spaude “What to Remember When Your are St. Matthews, Niles Seized with Remorse” Matthew 27:3-4

Fourth Lenten Service

March 23, 2022

Rev. Jonathan Bergemann “I Will Keep the Passover”

Good Shepherd, Downers Grove Matthew 26:18

Fifth Lenten Service

March 30, 2022

Rev. Tom Nicholson “They Bound Him”

Resurrection, Aurora John 18:12

Sixth Lenten Service

April 6, 2022

Rev. Phil Schupmann “The Semblance of Legality”

Resurrection, Aurora Luke 22:66

Maundy

The Easter Triduum and Easter Sunday

Thursday, April 6th ~ Holy Thursday ~ Morning Prayer at 8:15am

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 pm.

Solemn adoration of the Eucharist in church until Midnight

Friday, April 7th ~ Good Friday ~

Morning Prayer at 8:15am

Afternoon Service of the Passion with Communion at 3pm. Stations and Veneration of the Cross at 7pm.

Saturday, April 8th ~ Holy Saturday ~ Morning Prayer at 8:15am

Blessing of Easter Food at Noon.

Easter Vigil – The Mass of the Resurrection at 7pm

Sunday, April 9th ~ Easter Sunday ~ Masses celebrated at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am.

“The Crucial Hours”

“His Final Steps”

Fenton art students participate in Upstate Eight Exhibition

Congratulations to this year’s Upstate 8 Conference Art Exhibition participants, including Lucy Johnson, Mariam Rihani, Mariam Rihani, Laura Chudy, Zoya Siddiqui, Kamaren Beamon, Traiveon Malave, Natalia Szala, Liliana Martinez, and Barbie Reyes.

Special honors go to the ribbon winners, which include

Mariam Rihani, who took second place for the sculpture entitled: “Symbiotic Clownfish,” Kamaren Beamon, who received Honorable Mention for the digital photo, “Ice Cube,” Natalia Szala, who placed third for the drawing of “A Breath of Caged Air,” and Barbie Reyes, whose mixed-media piece entitled “enso” received a ribbon for third.

ESO announces winners of Stanger Young Artist Auditions

The winners of the Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Concerto Audition for 2023 have been announced by the Elmhurst Symphony Association. The auditions, conducted by the Elmhurst Symphony Association and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, showcased 19 outstanding high school musicians from Chicago and several suburbs. Stanger Audition first-place winner Cecilia O’Malley will perform with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra at a subscription concert during the next season. Other winners will perform for Kiwanis and other local groups later in the year. All winners receive certificates and the top four receive monetary awards.

Thanks go to Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church and staff for the use of the church and their able assistance and to the dedicated Symphony volunteers who helped make this event possible. The Symphony is especially grateful to the Stanger Audition’s primary sponsor, the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club, for its long-time support. For more information, call the Symphony office at (630) 941-0202 or visit www.elmhurstsymphony.org.

Special thanks go to this year’s judges, Joanne May, Jennie Brown, and Kuang-Ho Huang, who spent many hours listening to and critiquing these spectacular young performers, choosing five winners, who are:

First Place: Cecilia O’Malley, violin, of Wheaton

Teacher: Gerardo Ribeiro

Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 in b minor, Op. 61, first movement

Second Place: Caleb D. Kim, piano, of Roselle

Teacher: Brenda Huang

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in b-flat minor, first movement

Third Place: Sofia Radovic, violin, of St. Charles

Teacher: Desiree Ruhstraat

Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 63, first movement

Fourth Place: Jeffery Tong, cello, of Lisle

Teacher: Tanya Carey

Saint-Saens

Cello Concerto No. 1 in a minor, Op. 3, first movement

Honorable

Mention: Merrill Lee, violin, of Oak Brook

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Pictured is Cecilia O’Malley, first place winner of the Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Concerto Audition for 2023 presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Association and the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst. A Wheaton resident, Cecilia performed Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 in b minor, Op. 61, first movement, on the violin. She will perform with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra at a subscription concert during the next season.

Teacher: Jin Zhang

Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 in b minor, Op. 61, third movement

Art teachers responsible for educating and mentoring these young artists include JoAnna Rieger, Angelika Zima, and Scott McNulty.

(Editor’s note: The photo submission of Kamaren Beamon’s artwork unfortunately could not be used in the newspaper due to resolution issues.)

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing

Villa Park reView

Your Hometown Newspaper

240 N. West Avenue Elmhurst, IL. 60126

Main Phone 630.834-8244 Fax 630.834-0900

The Villa Park Review is published every Thursday by Rock Valley Publishing, LLC, 240 N. West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. 60126.

Display Advertising: 630.834-8355

Classified Advertising: 630.834-8244

News: 630.834-8244

General Information: 630.834-8244

E-mail:

Advertising Department: ads1@rvpublishing.com

News Department: CFox@rvpublishing.com

Classified Department: Classifieds@rvpublishing.com

Administration:

Chris Fox

News Coordinator

Debra Hamilton

Advertising Director

Pete Cruger

Publisher

Advertising:

Brenda Garcia

Kate McCarty

Subscriptions:

The Villa Park Review is mailed to the 60181 zip code areas for $45.00 yearly. Out-of-area mail subscriptions are $50.00 yearly. For home delivery information call 630.834-8244.

Reprints:

Content appearing in the Villa Park Review may not be reprinted without permission of the publisher or editor. Requests should be directed to Independent@rvpublishing.com or 630.834-8244.

Postmaster: Please send address changes to:

THE VILLA PARK REVIEW

240 N. West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. 60126

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-3pm

Juveniles charged with possession of stolen vehicle, leading Villa Park officers on high-speed chase

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Mike Rivas announced that two Aurora juveniles, one of which was allegedly armed, have been accused of leading police on a highspeed chase in a stolen car.

Both juveniles appeared recently at a detention where Judge Demetrios Panoushis ordered that they be detained until at least their next court appearance. One of the juveniles, a 17-year-old male, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor reckless driving. The other juvenile, a 15-year-old male, is charged with three counts of unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony) and one count of misdemeanor criminal trespass to a vehicle.

On March 21 at approximately 9:55 a.m., a Villa Park police officer located a car that was reported stolen out of Naperville the previous day traveling eastbound on Roosevelt Road. The officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to pull over the vehicle, a Honda CRV.

It is alleged that instead of pulling over, the Honda fled from the officer at times reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph. It is alleged that the pursuit continued along I-88 and I-290 where the driver exited the expressway on 25th Avenue. It is further alleged that the pursuit ended when the

CRV came to a dead end on Derby Lane in Westchester, at which time the juveniles fled on foot.

The juveniles were located in a barber shop approximately one quarter mile away and taken into custody. Through the course of the arrest, officers located a loaded Polymer 80 9mm handgun without a serial number, underneath a pile of wood along the route the juveniles allegedly ran when they fled.

It is alleged that one of the juveniles was previously in possession of the handgun and attempted to hide it from authorities when he fled.

“We have seen time and again that subjects allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle will be in possession of a weapon to be used to commit more violent crime in our communities.” Rivas said. “Based on this repetitive behavior, and relationship between stolen vehicles and additional violent crimes committed, the Villa Park Police Department will use every resource at our disposal to go after subjects in stolen vehicles.

“A stolen vehicle, fleeing from police at a high rate of speed, places everyone in danger in their path. We urge everyone to stop and pull to the right for emergency lights and siren for everyone’s safety. We commend our police officer for his vigilance and bravery in pursuing the stolen vehicle in this case.”

The juveniles’ next court appearance was scheduled for March 30 in front of Judge Panoushis.

Bill aims to guarantee youth sentenced to life in prison a chance at parole after 40 years

Measure would extend recently signed law retroactively for all individuals sentenced while under 21

By Nika Schoonover CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill recently that would effectively abolish life sentences for any incarcerated individual who was under the age of 21 when they received their sentence.

In January, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law that makes any individual who was under the age of 21 when sentenced to life in prison eligible for parole review after they served 40 years or more of their sentence. But the measure only

Amelia Tortorici receives

88’s Best honor for March

applied to those sentenced on or after June 1, 2019.

Senate Bill 2073, carried by Republican Sen. Seth Lewis, of Bartlett, would extend the measure retroactively to apply to any currently incarcerated individual who was sentenced before turning 21. The law signed by Pritzker in January takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, and SB 2073 would be effective July 1, 2024.

See PAROLE, Page 7

Willowbrook Music Boosters to hold Trivia Night event on April 15

Deadline to register is April 12

The Willowbrook Music Boosters Club will hold its annual Trivia Night at the school on Saturday, April 15. The event will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Check-in will begin at 6 p.m.

The registration and payment deadline for this year’s Trivia Night is Wednesday, April 12.

All Willowbrook students, parents/guardians, alumni, staff, community members and friends are

invited to participate. Teams should consist of eight to 10 players. The entry fee is $100 per team. Proceeds will go toward scholarships, grants and other music department needs. The evening will also feature raffles and prizes, including a prize for the team with the best theme.

To register, and for full event details, visit https://tinyurl.com/WBTriviaNight2023.

Willowbrook High School senior Amelia Tortorici was named her school’s recipient of the 88’s Best award for the month of March. Tortorici was honored during the District 88 Board of Education’s March 20 meeting. She is pictured (right) at the meeting with Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause (left). The 88’s Best award recognizes students for their achievements in and out of the classroom. In addition to being an academic standout in Willowbrook’s Class of 2023, Tortorici shines on the stage as a distinguished member of the school’s choral and theater programs. Tortorici has been named to Willowbrook’s Distinction Honor Roll in each semester of her time in high school. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, the National Math Honor Society, the Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Honor Society, the World Language Honor Society and Willowbrook’s social studies honor society—Civitas. Tortorici is the captain of Willowbrook’s speech team. She’s also the president of the school’s Key Club, which focuses on community service. Throughout her four years at Willowbrook, Tortorici has excelled on the stage. Earlier this year, she was named an All-State Musician by the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA). As an All-State Musician, Tortorici performed in the Honors Chorus (Alto II) at the Illinois Music Education Conference in Peoria in January. Tortorici sang the national anthem at the recent IHSA girls state basketball tournament in Normal. She was also a cast member of Willowbrook’s IHSA contest play—“Proof”—which placed fifth at the IHSA state drama competition that took place March 24-25. Tortorici will attend the University of Dayton. She plans to pursue a career as a secondary education teacher.

Villa Park Police investigate armed robbery at tobacco store on St. Charles Road

Suspects tied up store clerk; took cash and merchandise before fleeing

The Villa Park Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Tobacco Hut located at 543 E. St. Charles Road in Villa Park on Tuesday, March 28, at approximately 11:45 a.m.

During this incident, three suspects, one of whom was armed with a handgun, entered the store and forced the store clerk to the floor. The clerk was then tied up while the suspects removed cash and merchan-

dise from the store.

The suspects fled eastbound on St. Charles Road in a brown/bronze colored GMC Terrain with an Illinois temporary dealer plate #7750A.

The Villa Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspects and vehicle involved in the incident. If anyone has information about this case, call 630-834-7447 or send an email to police@invillapark.com.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing

Getting through together

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group at Park Place open to all

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s web site, an estimated 6.5 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022. They present another staggering statistic: more than 11 million Americans act as caregivers to loved ones with Alzheimer’s, amounting to more than 16 billion hours of unpaid care in 2011.

With so many people facing a family member’s debilitating disease, one thing is certain: those caregivers need support. Thankfully for those in the western suburbs, that help can be found right at Park Place of Elmhurst, thanks to two dedicated Park Place residents: Ann Knutson and Cathy Shea, who both have experience with caring for someone with dementia.

Ann’s Story

Ann and Cathy moved to Park Place more than 10 years ago, making them among the first peo

ple to move in. Ann and her hus

band Ken were grateful for the available healthcare on campus, but they didn’t anticipate needing those services for many years; they were still young (Ann was in her 60). But shortly before moving to Park Place, Ann’s husband was unexpectedly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He died within a year of their move to Park Place.

“You never expect that,” Ann said. “I thought we’d enjoy retirement together for a while.”

After her husband died, Ann joined the Alzheimer’s caregiver support group that met on campus, led at that time by a staff member. She was strengthened by the camaraderie she found there.

“No one else understands,” she said of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, “not unless you’ve been through it.”

When the group was looking for a new leader, Ann stepped up and took on the challenge.

“I really wanted to give back after what I’d been through,” she said. “I thought I had some valuable things to share.”

Cathy’s Story

Cathy’s story is similar. After she suffered a stroke, she and her husband decided on a move to Park Place, but as she started to gain her health back, she resisted. Her husband Ed, a psychiatric social worker who had cared for his own aging father and had studied the benefits of a life care community, was in favor of the move, and their children also urged them that Park Place offered the best lifestyle for them. Cathy finally agreed.

“I always say that I’m the one who came here kicking and scream

ing,” Cathy said, smiling. “I did not want to come, and Ed really did. And we had 10 wonderful years here.”

But Cathy’s association with Alzheimer’s was a bit different than Ann’s. “My sister’s husband had Lewy Body Dementia, and Ed’s father had been bed-ridden with dementia for five years, so I was part of his care team,” she said.

“I had seen the toll dementia takes on caregivers.”

It was because of her experience that she noticed small changes in Ed, who had joined Ann in leading the Alzheimer’s Support Group at See ALZHEIMER’S, Page 18

Cathy Shea (left) and Ann Knutson, both residents of Park Place in Elmhurst, became friends through the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group and have recently agreed to serve as the group’s leaders. It is open to the public, not only to Park Place residents. Anyone who is in need of support after a loved one has received the diagnosis is welcome to attend. For more information, call 630-478-9220 or send an email to Ann at

SUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing

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.

March 28

A 34-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 300 block of Lincoln at 8:56 a.m.

March 27

A 28-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery and obstructing a police officer in the 100 block of W. Michael at 12;35 a.m.

March 26

Yorvin J. Castellon Navarro, 29, of Glendale Heights, was charged with

two counts of DUI and driving while license expired more than a year near Lake and Lincoln at 4:34 a.m.

Garry R. Harris Jr., 33, of Chicago, was charged with speeding 40+ mph over the limit near Fullerton and Vista at 9:55 a.m.

Ariunna L. Wakefield, 23, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI, improper lane usage and driving the wrong way near Lake and Marcus at 12:08 a.m.

March 24

Antony Geovany Rivas-Gomez, 32, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, following too closely, improper lane usage and operating wipers without headlights near Lake and Mill at 3:29 a.m.

A 26-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery near Wisconsin and Palmer at 6:30 p.m.

March 23

Jacob W. Dochee, 23, of South Elgin, was charged with two counts of

Villa Park Review

40th Annual Many Faces of Lombard & Villa Park

aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer and two counts of possession of burglary tools at 10:46 p.m. (See story on pg. 1 of this issue.)

Nader M. Elaasar, 23, of Schaumburg, was charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing or eluding a police officer near Route 45 and Route 41 at 9:35 p.m. (See story on pg. 1.)

Jeniffer A. Martinez, 23, of Wood Dale, was charged with discharging a laser at an aircraft, driving while license suspended, improper turn signal and no insurance near Lake and Addison at 12:49 a.m.

March 23

Michael A. Rossi, 62, of Melrose Park, was charged with battery/making physical contact at 8:45 p.m.

Villa Park

March 25

A complainant at a store in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 1:02 p.m. that an unknown suspect cut the tire of a vehicle that was parked in the parking lot.

March 24

Deon R. Duff, 26, of Aurora, was charged with retail theft/possession of displayed merchandise exceeding $300 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 6:09 p.m. A 17-year-old juvenile female also was charged with retail theft/ possession of displayed merchandise exceeding $300.

Tony A. Knight, 50, of Villa Park, was charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance (cocaine) and possession of a controlled substance in the 500 block of N. Ellsworth at 5:30 a.m.

A complainant at a rental car business in the 500 block of E. North reported at 1:13 p.m. that an unknown suspect used an unknown object to shatter the passenger side window of a vehicle parked in the parking lot.

March 23

Albino Ortiz-Torrez, 46, of Des Plaines, was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at 10:40 p.m.

A complainant in the 900 block of W. North reported at 11:43 p.m. that a suspect threatened them.

A complainant at a clothing store in the 200 block of W. North reported

at 8:27 a.m. that an unknown suspect used an unknown object to break the front glass window of the building and smashed a glass door on the inside of the building. The suspect entered the building but nothing appears to be missing at this time.

March 22

Police said Nicole Egeland, 27, of Villa Park, was arrested on two failure to appear warrants out of DuPage County Jail in the 100 block of E. Vermont at 6:27 p.m.

A 27-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Vermont at 6:27 p.m.

A complainant in the 500 block of N Ardmore reported at 1:45 p.m. that suspects battered them and robbed them of money and a cell phone.

March 21

Lauren Petty, 37, of Addison, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 500 block of W. Division at 12:33 a.m.

A 17-year-old male juvenile from Aurora was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding, possession of a stolen vehicle, speeding 40 mph over the limit, leaving the scene of an ac-

See POLICE, Page 9

For more than three decades, hundreds of local businesses have used this popular photo section to acquaint thousands of readers in Lombard and Villa Park with their businesses.

To be included in this popular business promotion or for more information, call or email. We will then contact you to set up a photo appointment and pick up the copy for your cutline

Don’t miss out on this great advertising special because you waited too long to call! Space is limited and each year we turn away businesses due to space limitations. Call 630-627-7010 or e-mail bjesensky@rvpublishing.com. The reservation deadline is May 4 “Faces” will be published on Thursday, June 1.

NOTE: Remember, it is very important to have your cutline information available when your photo is taken. Also, remember this is a photo section, so please keep your cutline information brief to allow adequate space for your photo. Cutlines may be faxed to 630-834-0900 or e-mailed to: bjesensky@rvpublishing.com

Play ball

Senior Colin Slivka (No. 1) of the Willowbrook baseball team fires a pitch during the Warriors’ recent home opener against Bartlett. Willowbrook defeated Bartlett 5-2 in the March 22 contest, which was called after five innings due to darkness and rain. Willowbrook opened its 2023 season with a 9-6 loss at Glenbrook South on March 21. The Warriors’ season opener in Glenview was shortened to five innings because of darkness. Slivka pitched two innings for the Warriors during the home victory over Bartlett. Senior Alex Chaltin pitched the first three innings of the game for Willowbrook. Neither pitcher allowed an earned run. Chaltin, who gave up one hit, struck out six batters and issued three walks. Slivka, who allowed two hits, recorded two strikeouts and walked one batter. The Warriors improved to 2-1 with a 9-0 victory over Glenbard South at Lee Pfund Stadium in Carol Stream on March 27. Willowbrook sophomore Sam Marrese went 2-for-2 and drove in three runs in last week’s win over the Raiders. Slivka went 2-for2 and scored two runs. Senior Isaac Sobieszczyk went 2-for-2 and drove in one run. Junior Gabe Ness pitched the first four innings for Willowbrook in the shutout win over Glenbard South. Senior Eddie Munson pitched the final three innings. Ness allowed two hits and struck out one batter. Munson gave up one hit and recorded seven strikeouts. The Warriors, who played a couple of games in Tennessee during their spring break trip last week, will open their West Suburban Gold Conference season with this week’s three-game series against Downers Grove South. This week’s schedule also includes non-conference games against Lake Park and Oak Park/River Forest.

• Parole

(Continued from page 4)

“The 3,251 current inmates who were sentenced prior to June 1, 2019, or Jan. 1, 2024, should have the opportunity (for parole review),” Lewis said in committee. “That is the essence of this bill.”

The measure passed out of committee on a 7-3 vote and awaits action from the full House.

The push to abolish youth imprisonment for life follows five U.S. Supreme Court decisions that found “children are constitutionally different from adults in their levels of culpability.”

One 2012 ruling found life sentences for those under the age of 18 violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. Lewis’ bill is the latest in a series of moves reexamining sentences for young people in Illinois.

The Rev. Lindsey Hammond, policy director at Restore Justice, a nonpartisan statewide organization that advocates for criminal legal reform, testified that juveniles are more capable of rehabilitation as they “grow and mature.”

“Many people convicted of crimes as children and young adults will age out of crime and not commit crimes later in life,” Hammond said. “People

who receive extreme sentences as children and youth are uniquely capable of change and therefore recidivate at extremely low rates.”

Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins with Marsy’s Law for Illinois, an organization that advocates for crime victims’ rights, testified against the bill. Jenkins said the bill as drafted doesn’t do enough to ensure victims or their families will be notified when an individual becomes eligible for parole.

“In the case of a retroactive change in the law, you have to do it differently,” Jenkins said in an interview. “You have to make sure that everybody that’s going to be affected is found and notified and heard from.”

Currently, the bill states the Prisoner Review Board must provide notice to the victims or victims’ families by certified mail before the parole hearing date.

Jenkins said this wasn’t enough, instead suggesting the court of origin should handle the notification rather than the Prisoner Review Board.

Committee chair and state Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, said there would need to be a commitment to continue conversations on the bill for the committee to pass it.

Season opener

Willowbrook’s boys volleyball team began its 2023 season with a March 21 home match against Glenbard East. The visiting Rams defeated the Warriors 25-15, 22-25, 25-14 in Villa Park. One photo from the match shows Willowbrook senior Patrick Dasbach (No. 15 - above), who hammered a team-leading six kills against the Rams. Another photo shows junior Andrew Ciesinski (No. 32 - left), who delivered two kills for the Warriors. Not pictured is junior Carter Ferguson, who handed out a team-high 13 assists. Willowbrook fell to 0-2 following a three-game home loss to Glenbard South on March 23. The Warriors won the first game of that match, but the visiting Raiders rallied for a 19-25, 2519, 25-17 victory. Willowbrook opened its West Suburban Gold Conference season earlier this week, when it played a home match against Hinsdale South. The Warriors will finish the week by competing at Warren High School’s invitational in Gurnee. The invitational begins today and ends on Saturday.

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing

Viewpoint

Chicago’s mayoral election is important for all of Illinois

Editor’s note: This op-ed was distributed by Capitol News Illinois on behalf of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute a few days before Tuesday’s elections. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own.

By John T. Shaw

It’s campaign season in Illinois.

Billboards and yard signs are sprinkled across the Prairie State promoting candidates running for mayor, city council, county boards, park district boards, and other positions that are often unglamorous but essential to the functioning of our democracy.

I hope all voters in Illinois were paying attention to their local campaigns and voted on Tuesday.

I also hope everyone in Illinois has been paying attention to the riveting and consequential campaign for mayor of Chicago. This race attracted considerable attention across the United States and even internationally.

I believe the mayoral election in Chicago is important to everyone in Illinois for four reasons.

First, Chicago, the largest city in Illinois, is undeniably our state’s center of commerce, culture, philanthropy, sports, and innovation. Chicago itself has a population of about 2.7 million and Chicagoland is home to almost 8.5 million. The population of Illinois is just under 13 million.

While some downstate politicians grab headlines by denouncing Chicago and even suggesting that it should be expelled from the state, most Illinoisans instinctively realize the remarkable asset that Chicago is. Other states can only dream of having such a vibrant, interesting, and beautiful city within their borders.

In his memoir about his tenure as mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel cites a remarkable fact. Each June, about 140,000 college graduates come to Chicago to begin their professional careers. This is a striking illustration of the energy and allure of Chicago. It’s as if Chicago absorbs the population of an entire mid-size city each and every year. For context, the population of Naperville, the fourth largest city in Illinois, is 149,000.

Second, Chicago mayors wield authority and are significant players in Illinois politics. The mayor of Chicago has far more power than counterparts

in New York, Los Angeles, and other large cities. Unlike in many major American cities, Chicago’s mayor oversees the city’s schools, parks, public transit system, police and fire departments and other agencies. Chicago’s mayor is a key voice in public policy debates in Springfield. On many significant issues, the governor, the legislative leaders, and the mayor of Chicago make the critical decisions.

Third, the issues that have been driving the Chicago race in 2023 are the fundamental challenges of our time: education, public safety, crime, justice, policing, government spending and taxes, immigration, and race. These issues are, or will likely soon be, relevant in smaller communities in Illinois.

Finally, the campaign is just plain interesting. The incumbent mayor, Lori Lightfoot was soundly defeated in the Feb. 28 primary, winning only 17 percent of the vote. Four years earlier, she won all 50 of the city’s wards and captured nearly 75 percent of the vote. This reversal of political fortune is breathtaking.

The original field of nine mayoral candidates was winnowed to two men who have starkly different backgrounds and agendas.

Brandon Johnson, 46, is a county commissioner, teacher and union organizer. An unabashed progressive, he is backed by the Chicago Teachers Union and holds left-of-center positions on most public policy matters.

Paul Vallas, 69, ran Chicago’s public school system from 1995 to 2001. Vallas lost several political races in Illinois in the past two decades but has gained traction this year by running a stern law and order campaign. He holds centrist and sometimes conservative positions on policy issues.

By all accounts, the race has been very close. A political consultant recently told the New York Times that the Chicago mayoral election is a “microcosm of a larger battle for the soul of the nation.”

This is a battle that all of Illinois should be paying attention to.

John. T. Shaw is the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Shaw’s monthly column explores how Illinois can work toward better politics and smarter government.

Measure passes House to provide violence awareness training for massage therapists

Massage therapists would complete domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training under a new bill passed by state Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass, D-Elmhurst.

“Though massage therapy has many physical and mental health benefits, it can be incredibly intimate and personal,” Ladisch Douglass said. “It’s important for massage therapists to be knowledgeable about domestic violence, sexual assault and trauma so that they can provide care with compassionate neutrality that respects boundaries to help their cli-

ents recover.”

House Bill 2756 creates one hour of continuing education related to domestic violence and sexual assault awareness for massage therapists. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, massage can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, making massage beneficial for those who have suffered from domestic violence, sexual assault or other trauma. The hour of continuing education required by the bill will help massage therapists bet-

ter support clients coping with trauma and PTSD.

“Research has shown that massage therapy can have a positive impact on mental health, and can help with recovery from traumatic experiences,” Ladisch Douglass said. “I am grateful to my colleagues and IDFPR for helping me pass this bill through the House, and I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to do the same.”

House Bill 2756 passed the House with bipartisan support and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Legislation to require bottle filling stations in buildings passes the Senate

An initiative led by State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton that would require bottle filling stations in many new buildings being constructed in Illinois passed the Senate.

“Although there are already requirements for water fountains in buildings, many people use their own bottles or containers,” said Glowiak Hilton (D – Western Springs).

“These people are taking the right steps of helping the environment and should have easy access to do so.”

Senate Bill 1715 would require new buildings that are 5,000 square feet or larger and with a 100 person or more occupancy to provide a bottle filling station for every drinking fountain required under the plumbing code.

“By providing access to bottle filling stations across the state, we are giving residents the opportunity to reuse their bottles,” said Glowiak Hilton. “The ability to refill bottles makes it easier to stay hydrated and will be more sanitary.”

Senate Bill 1715 passed the Senate Friday and now heads to the House for further consideration.

cident, improper lane usage and disobeying a traffic control device near Roosevelt and Michigan at 10:11 a.m.

A 15-year-old male juvenile from Aurora was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and criminal trespass to a vehicle near Roosevelt and Michigan at 10:11 a.m.

A 16-year-old male juvenile from Batavia and a 12-year-old male juvenile from Aurora were charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle near Roosevelt and Michigan at 10:11 a.m.

A complainant at a business in the 1-100 block of E. North reported at 12:57 a.m. that unknown suspects used an unknown object to the break the front window of the business. Nothing appears to be missing at the time of the report.

March 19

A complainant near N. Illinois and E. Maple reported at 3:42 p.m. that a suspect committed battery against them.

A complainant in the 100 block of W. Division reported at 5:55 p.m. that a subject was causing a disturbance. The complainant also stated the subject threw a rock at a vehicle, causing a dent to the front passenger side door.

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.

March 29, 9:40 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported their passenger side window was smashed and front passenger window was cracked. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300279

March 29, 1:15 p.m. in the 600 block of County Line Road, a complainant reported their trailer was stolen. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300280

March 28, 10:14 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road. a complainant reported that an unknown suspect exited the store with a basket full of unpaid items. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300277

March 28, 10:27 p.m. near W. Michael Lane and N. Rozanne Drive, Addison, Bensenville tactical officers assisted the Addison Police Department with a fleeing and eluding/ crash with two suspects taken into custody. BEP23003476

March 27, 8:52 a.m. in the 100 block of Gateway Road, a complainant reported receiving threatening voicemails from a known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300270

March 27, 8:59 a.m. in the 200 block of Beeline Drive, a complainant reported fraud from an Amazon business account by a possible known suspect. This case is under investigation. BEPC2300271

March 26, 2:13 a.m. near York and Green Street, police said Marco Armando Carrillo Carrillo, 29, of Des Plaines, was stopped for traffic violation and found to be driving under the influence. He was placed into custody transported to the station for processing, posted bond, issued a court

date and released. BEPC2300268

(Continued from page 6) block of York, a business reports that two females took OTC prescriptions from the store. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300260

March 26, 2:13 a.m. near York and Green Street, Esvin, 28, of Bensenville, was a passenger in the vehicle of a person arrested for DUI. Police said Lopez-Martinez was found to have an active failure to appear warrant for DUI out of DuPage County. He was placed into custody transported to the station for processing, and then transported to the DuPage County jail. BEPC2300268

March 26, 8:54 p.m. in the 800 Block of County Line Road, multiple locks were discovered cut off storage lockers. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300269

March 25, 7:02 p.m. in the 1200 block of Medinah, a resident reported fraudulent activity on her account. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300266

March 25, 9:34 p.m. in the 1000 block of Argyle Street, Roberto Martinez-Vasquez, 36, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He was placed into custody transported to the station for processing, posted bond, issued a court date and released. BEPC2300267

March 24, 8:09 a.m., the police station report by a business owner of a fraudulent SBA loan opened up in the company’s name. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300261

March 24, 11:01 a.m. in the 800 block of Church Road, a catalytic converter was stolen from a Bensenville Park District bus. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300263

March 24, 11:20 a.m., an incident was reported by a resident of a fraudulent check that was drafted on her account. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300264

March 24, 7:45 a.m. in the 1000

March 23, 6:14 p.m. in the 1000 block of York, an attempted robbery occurred at a bank. There was no monetary loss; the suspect fled the scene. The incident is under investigation. BEPC2300258

March 23, 8:15 p.m. near Grand and York, officers responding to a crash discovered one of the drivers, Erick Galin, 39, of Berwyn, had an outstanding failure to appear warrant out of Cook County. He was placed into custody, transported to the station for processing, posted bond, issued a court date and released. BEPC2300259

For all your Residential and Commercial Plumbing Needs — Call 708-366-3848

Free Camera Inspection Included With All Sewer Rodding or Jet Rodding Service!! 24/7 Service 708-366-3848

Save $50 by mentioning this ad!

430974

Easter

All Are Welcome

232 South York Street (Corner of York & Church) (630) 834-2440 www.umcelmhurst.org

Easter Sunday ~ April 9, 2023

9:15 am Easter Breakfast

10:00 am

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Worship with Choir ~Brass ~ & Bells also streaming on Facebook: first united methodist church of elmhurst

10:30 am

Holy Thursday - April 6

Morning Prayer: 8:00 a.m., Church

Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 p.m., Sacred Heart Chapel

(Adoration of the Eucharist will follow in the Church)

Night Prayer: 11:45 p.m., Church

Good Friday - April 7

Morning Prayer: 8:00 a.m., Church

Stations of the Cross: Noon, Church

Passion of the Lord: 3:00 p.m., Church

Holy Saturday - April 8

Morning Prayer: 8:00 a.m., Church

Blessing of Easter Food: Noon, Church

Easter Vigil: 8:00 p.m., Church

Easter Sunday - April 9

Most people are starting to enjoy good weather outside with the advent of spring. How about also being aware? In the shadows of night wearing dark clothes and nothing reflective on yourself is dangerous. Think about the poor motorist that doesn’t see you and could possibly hit you, and how bad he is going to feel. It would be wise to also inform your children on skateboards and scooters on the street. Be safe, not sorry. Thank you.

* * *

Depending on the news report, state legislators gave themselves between a 16- to 18-percent raise, making their salary around $85,000 a year. For those politicians who make it a full-time job, that still rises above what many of their constituents make. For those politicians who have other full- or part-time jobs, that is even more a slap in the face to those of us who pay their salaries. Instead of voting for businesses to provide paid leave, how about instead voting that employers give us all 18 percent raises so we can help pay for theirs?

The governor was crowing about the state’s bond rating being upgraded. The fact is Illinois still has the lowest bond rating of any state. Also, we are still underfunding our pensions according to non-government actuaries so the unfunded pension debt problem will just get worse. Finally, one-fifth of Illinois’ general funding spending goes to pensions— that is the highest percentage in the nation. Wake up Illinois!

* * *

Banks are failing. Inflation is high. Our southern border is out of control. We have increased tensions with China and Russia. But according to our government, “climate change” is an existential threat. What a joke. Hopefully more people will realize that these climate zealots have been making dire predictions for decades. All of those predictions have been wrong.

* * *

Hi. I absolutely despise the gun tragedies that are going on around America. It sickens me. What sickens me even more is the misguided intentions of the left wanting to ban guns, thinking that will solve it. Simple solutions for simple minds. Sean Casten and Raja Krishnamoorthi, I’m not a fan of either of you, and you’re both very simple-minded. Criminals will not listen, and by the way, you are the party that lets them out on a revolving door of the criminal justice system; soft on crime, hard on citizens. How dare you try to legislate if

my daughter can protect herself with a firearm or not and make it harder on her to get one. You are not the party of John F. Kennedy. You are a radical organization. The Democratic Party left me. I didn’t leave them. We have sheriffs who are experts on criminal justice, and you’re not an expert, Mr. Casten. When the sheriffs say they’re not going to enforce a law, maybe you ought to think for a while, Mr. Casten. You are wrong again. Thank you.

* * *

As a card-carrying Democrat, when are we going to take ownership and responsibility of how the country is going and stop blaming the GOP and Trump for our future? We have the power and control to end illegal immigration, inflation, energy shortages and start the Keystone Pipeline We are Americans first. Let’s act like it.

* * *

If the general public continues to be more serious about sports and their own agendas, politics and our culture will continue to change by increasing socialism to communism for a China takeover. Russia is also in the mix. Participate in what’s happening to our country and our children’s future. Do your part to educate people and your friends on politics. Thank you.

I’ve noticed one of the favorite phrases Biden Administration mouthpieces like to use is, quote, “Let me be clear.” Biden uses this quite often, as does his press secretary. I heard Janet Yellen say “Let me be clear” on TV in reference to how the government will not bail out Silicon Valley Bank. So whenever I hear “Let me be clear” from one of Biden’s incompetent people, I think the exact the opposite. They’re not being clear.

* * *

Illinois taxes and spends much more per public school student than other nearby states, and our student proficiency test results are pathetic. We are getting very poor value for the high taxes we pay for our schools. Those in charge need to be held accountable for this failure. There needs to be a tax revolt and an overhaul of the public school system with discipline for its failing educators.

* * *

It looks like the Democrats are really scared that Trump will be reelected. The next thing you know, they will attack him for the color of his tie. What a waste of taxpayer time and money, not to mention news

time that could be spent reporting the threat of our adversaries China and Russia combining powers.

* * *

The priorities of our state legislators sometimes never cease to amaze me. Now we have a legislator by the name of Anthony DeLuca proposing a bill to require cremated remains to only be interred in cemeteries and not allow family members to be the ones to decide what to do with the remains. Besides the obvious additional costs that families would incur with the purchase of a cemetery plot and funer-

al home expenses, the bill takes a family’s right to decide on the ultimate placement of loved ones. One obvious question I have is: What is the vested interest this legislator may have with funeral homes and cemeteries? Just as important, however, is the possible elimination of one’s individual rights to make their own decisions on how to live their lives. While not considering myself a right-wing conservative in most matters, this is one time the state legislators need to stand the united and tell Mr. DeLuca to stay out of people’s lives and stop dictating

ridiculous laws to them and worry about matters that are truly important and relative to the decisions of this state. Thank you. * * *

I learned a long time ago that businesses exist to provide a service or commodity and to make a profit. Businesses do not exist to provide a salary to individuals. That’s not their sole purpose. Government should definitely stay out of telling owners how to run their business, except where such business practices are unlawful. Government cannot even run government successfully.

Helping to stock the shelves

Villa Park and Lombard Target employees volunteered March 2 at The Outreach House in Lombard, where they brought donations, cleaned and helped stock shelves. In one photo (left) are Lombard employees (front row) Hannah Gagnepain and (back row, left to right) Marymae Meyer, Alan Najera, The Outreach House Executive Director Catherine Lynott and Emily Smeltzer. In the

photo

are

Connor Welker (Lombard) Melissa Welker (Lombard), Abby Staples (Villa Park), Ariel Garcia (Lombard); and (back row, left to right), Quinn Koznick (Villa Park), Corinne Bielik (Villa Park), Josh Needham (Villa Park), Kayla Stoczynski (Villa Park) and Nicole Eck (Lombard.)

other

(above)

(front row, left to right)

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing

Puzzle page

ADDRESS CARD

COMPUTER

CORRESPONDENCE

DISCOVERY

DRAFT

EMAIL

ENVELOPE

FILES

LETTER

MEANING

MESSAGE

PENCIL

PENMANSHIP

PENPAL

PLUME

POSTAGE

SCROLL

SEALED

SECRET

SHEET

STATIONERY

TEXT WORDS

SUDOKU

Fun by the Numbers

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

CLUES ACROSS

1. Colas

7. Single-celled animals

13. The rear car of a train

14. Endangered

16. It cools your home

17. Helper

19. “The First State”

20. More aged

22. Partner to cheese

23. Type of wrap 25. From a distance 26. Satisfies

28. “Dallas Buyers’ Club” actor Jared

29. God of battle (Scandinavian)

30. Cooking utensil 31. Soviet Socialist Republic 33. Able to perform 34. Big man on campus

36. Second epoch of the Tertiary period

38. Porticos 40. Alban and Peter are two 41. Gets up 43. Humble request for help

44. One-thousandth of an inch (abbr.)

45. Unhappy

47. Hint or indication

48. A way to plead 51. Digits

53. Broadway actress Daisy 55. Jewish calendar month

56. Author Gore __ 58. Peacock network 59. White poplar 60. Promotional material

61. A period of calm

64. Take too much

65. Emit energy

67. Something you can take 69. Mended with yarn

70. Inconsistent

CLUES DOWN

1. Calm down

2. One quintillion bytes (abbr.)

3. One who pretends

4. Hang glide

5. Distinctive practice

6. Mariner

7. Peaks

8. Queens ballplayer

9. Geological times

10. Twofold

11. Atomic #13

12. Tranquillizing

13. Metric weight unit

15. Indicates

18. Unwanted rodent

21. Partly cooked with hot water

24. One who can be recommended

26. Resembles a bag or pouch

27. Midway between south and southeast

30. Sets up for a photo

32. California white oak

35. More (Spanish)

37. After B

38. Decorated tea urn

39. Island

42. Car mechanics group

43. Wordplay joke

46. Cut a rug

47. Prickly plant

49. Speech in praise of a deceased person

50. European buzzard

52. Influential linguist

54. West African languages

55. Siskel’s partner

57. Skinny

59. Oblong pulpit

62. Consumed

63. Small, mischievous sprite

66. Powerful lawyer

68. Indicates position

CUSTOM

Residential

Gutters

Handyman

https://homepaintingillino.wixsite.com/website PAINTERS. FULL-SERVICE.

PAINTERS. FULL-SERVICE. INSIDE. OUTSIDE. HOME. BUSINESS.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. CALL GREG: (630)234-1471.

https://homepaintingillino.wixsite.com/website PAINTERS. FULL-SERVICE. PAINTERS. FULL-SERVICE. INSIDE. OUTSIDE. HOME. BUSINESS. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. CALL GREG: (630)234-1471.

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.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

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.

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 1-900669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

• Alzheimer’s

(Continued from page 5) Park Place.

“I saw small things, things other people might not have noticed,” she said. “It was mostly forgetfulness or confusion. But I just knew.”

She wasn’t surprised when test results showed that Ed was diagnosed with, not mild, but moderate cognitive decline. Three years after his diagnosis, Ed passed away unexpectedly.

“We were young, just like Ann and Ken,” Cathy said. “It’s unexpected. But to have this community at Park Place, and then our support group—I was so grateful to be here.”

Soon after Ed’s death, Cathy took her husband’s place as a co-facilitator of the Alzheimer’s caregivers support group.

Support

Ann and Cathy make a great team. Both are committed to edu

Answers

cating themselves through reading and research, and to finding resources that can help members of the group. They know that taking the step to attending a group like this takes a tremendous amount of courage, and they know how little free time caregivers have for themselves. The ladies want group time to be valuable for everyone.

The Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets from 9-10 a.m. on the second Thursday of every month, right in the Park Place private dining room. Sometimes only a handful of people show up; other times, there are more than 20 people. This free group is open to caregivers of people with any condition that effects memory, not just Alzheimer’s disease.

“We’re an officially-affiliated Alzheimer’s Association support group, and we’re open to the public,” Ann said. “About half of the

attendees live at Park Place, and the rest are from the surrounding com

munity.”

The group allows people to freely share their experiences, ideas, and resources. And one of the most comforting aspects of the group is that everything is completely confidential.

“You don’t have to share if you don’t want to,” Cathy said. “But if you do, it doesn’t leave the room, and members find immense support from the experiences of other group members.”

They urge anyone going through the struggles of caregiving to give the group a chance. “Try it once,” Ann said. “If it doesn’t help, you don’t have to come back. But I hope you do.”

If you’d like more information about the Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, contact Ann at (630) 478-9220 or AHKnutson@aol.com.

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

CASE NO. 2022PR000604.

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

Notice is given to Carol Janik, who is an heir of the decedent whose name or address was not stated in the petition for Letters of Administration, that an order was entered on date of letters, granting Letters of Administration of the estate.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the DuPage Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 07, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illi -

noiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www. illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review March 30, April 6 & 13, 2023) 435216

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the York Township, DuPage County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at York Township, 1502 S. Meyers Rd, Lombard from and after April 10, 2023.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 7:30 P.M. on May 10, 2023, at York Township 1502 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held on May 9, 2023, immediately following public hearing.

Dated this 3rd day of April 2023

Anthony Cuzzone York Township Clerk

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review, Elmhurst Independent & Lombardian April 6, 2023) 434600

Dr. Kelly talks straight about sciatica

Are you suffering from back pain or sciatica? Then it’s likely your biggest problem is pain. But there’s another major problem: bad information.

To end sciatica misery you must have the right information. Pay close attention because local doctor Kelly Synowiec-Moroney DC is going to destroy sciatica myths and give you the facts.

MYTH: Sciatica will just “go away” with some rest.

FACT: If you are dealing with back pain, buttock pain or leg pain, then you must seek help from a doctor who is knowledgeable in sciatica immediately. Left untreated, sciatica can lead to permanent nerve damage - and lifelong pain.

MYTH: Pain is the only problem associated with sciatica.

FACT: In severe cases, sciatica can lead to the inability to control your bowels or bladder - leading to embarrassing situations.

MYTH: You must take pain medications to deal with sciatica.

FACT: Drugs like muscle relaxants, pain killers, narcotics, antidepressants, and anti-seizure medications have serious potential side-effects and do not cure the root cause of sciatica.

MYTH: “I must have done something wrong to get sciatica.”

FACT: Physical work or simply sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to sciatica. Accidents and trauma can also be the culprits. Pregnancy can cause sciatica.

Sciatica can affect anyone - including super-fit celebrities like Tiger Woods, Sylvester Stallone, and British Olympic medallist Ian Wynne.

MYTH: Stop exercising and get several weeks of bed rest to overcome sciatica.

FACT: Staying active can help to relieve sciatic pain and prevent the pain getting worse. Staying inactive in bed could be the worst advice - based on a recent study in the Netherlands.

MYTH: Sciatica requires surgery.

FACT: NO! There’s been a huge breakthrough in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain. It’s a new procedure called Non-Surgical ReConstructive Spinal Care. The excellent results from this treatment have been published in major medical journals. Success rates are up to 88%.

MYTH: “There’s nothing anyone can really do. I’m just stuck with this for the rest of my life.”

FACT: With the correct treatment from a healthcare professional who specialises in sciatica, you can find relief from the core cause - and the symptoms.

MYTH: Getting Sciatica properly diagnosed is expensive.

FACT: Not true. We are currently offering an initial consultation right here in Elmhurst for Just $43.

We have helped over 1,483 patients find relief from agonising back pain and sciatica. We are one of the first places to use Non-Surgical Re-

Constructive Spinal Care.

This procedure does not require a hospital stay. The focus is on finding - and correcting - the original cause of the back pain and sciatica.

According to Dr. Kelly, “We use a combination of ultra-advanced technology, not found elsewhere in the region, for precisely diagnosing the cause of your low back pain and sciatica. This means superior long-term results for most people.”

Because the treatment is non-surgical, safe, and easy, most patients report an almost immediately relief from their back pain.

Patient Jeff P. from Berwyn wrote, “My back pain was unbearable but the worst thing was the searing burning pain I felt in my buttock and leg... my wife insisted I see doctor Dr. Kelly. I’m 95% better in just a couple of weeks.”

Take the Next Step - END the Suffering... Initial Consultation Just $43

Call 630-941-8733 to schedule your appointment. Mention this article (CODE: IND43SCS12)

Only 100 reader consultations are available at this exclusively discounted rate.

Call her office now and get a full and thorough examination to pinpoint the cause of your problem for just $43.

You can even call on the weekend as there is always a staff member ready to assist you. During the week they are very busy, so if they don’t pick up straight away do leave a message.

Call me at 630-941-8733