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377325 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

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 judge sets trial date for State Sen. Tom Cullerton--Page

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Up, up and away …

The Lombard Fire Department recently held a training exercise with its new Pierce 100-foot tower ladder, which fire department Deputy Chief George Hyland said is called a “quint,” because it has five different components: aerial ladder, water tank, hose, water pump and ground ladders. “It just went into service in March,” he said, and is a 2023 model that replaced a similar 2007 tower ladder truck. This tower ladder truck (which sounds like a hybrid between a fire engine and a fire truck) is kept at Station 44 on Highland Avenue, the deputy chief said, emphasizing that training is ongoing “so that we refine our skills, so when we’re doing it for real …” Hyland noted that the first concept of using aerial ladders with the “buckets” on the upper end evolved from their use on utility trucks, and in 1958 the Chicago Fire Department had an experimental aerial ladder truck.

Glenbard District 87 Superintendent Larson to retire at end of 2024-25 school year

Glenbard District 87 Superintendent David Larson, who has been the district’s superintendent since 2012, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year.

in the diverse Glenbard District 87 community.”

According to the district’s recent statement, Larson’s contributions have greatly impacted student achievement. He led a multi-year strategic work planning process that includes building-led targets, metrics, customized tactics, and strategies resulting in strong teaching and learning practices that focus on student academic achievement.

Board of Education President Margaret DeLaRosa said, “Dr. Larson is an education leader who has consistently exceeded district goals. He initiated and nurtured a culture of academic achievement, equity, innovation and instructional excellence. He has led District 87 to adopt a growth mindset both inside and outside the classroom, while being recognized for fiscal stewardship.

Among the many successes are a Physics and Algebra II with Trigonometry course sequence for all students, high levels of Advanced Placement and Dual Credit participation, a record percentage of students graduating with early college credit, outperforming in ACT/SAT scores, and increasing college enrollment and college completion.

His leadership style is collaborative, respectful and sincere. The team and systems he has put in place reflect that culture. We are excited to have Dr. Larson in place through the 2024-25 school year as we select our next leader and work through a successful transition of leadership.”

Larson has been an educator for 44 years, the past 25 as superintendent. Prior to Glenbard District 87, he served at three school districts in Michigan, the Singapore American School, and the Palm Beach County School District in Florida.

A statement issued by District 87 last week praised Larson’s contributions to the district.

“During the past 12 years at the helm of District 87, Dr. Larson has fostered an environment where students grow in their character and thrive academically; teachers and staff are valued and supported; and parents and community members are appreciated and heard,” noted the statement. “Specifically, he has worked diligently to build a culture of esteem and belonging for all with-

Additionally, Larson facilitated a student, staff and community engagement process to develop Glenbard’s Profile of a Graduate, which identifies the knowledge, skills and experiences students need to prepare for their future in a changing world. He also guided Glenbard’s successful 2024 facility improvements referendum, which will allow the implementation of Glenbard’s new 10-year Master Facility Plan.

In preparation for Larson’s retirement in the summer of 2025, board members will begin the search for the next superintendent. They will interview superintendent search firms to assist in finding Larson’s successor. Board members discussed the search process when they met on Tuesday, May 28, at the District Administrative Center in Glen Ellyn. Last week’s statement from the district related that board members are committed to finding a strong candidate pool and ultimately the best person to lead Glenbard District 87 in the future.

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Cicero man charged with leading police on high-speed chase in stolen motor vehicle in Oak Brook

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police

Brian Strockis announced that the Court has denied the state’s motion to detain pre-trial a Cicero man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen motor vehicle.

Javier Barajas, 22, appeared at First Appearance Court and is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 1 felony) and one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding (Class 4 felony).

On May 22 at approximately 10:19 p.m., Oak Brook police officers received notice from a Department of Homeland Security helicopter regarding a suspected stolen vehicle traveling through Oak Brook. Officers began following the vehicle, a 2021 Camaro ZL1 valued at more than $60,000, as it traveled through Oak Brook. Officers continued to follow the Camaro,

allegedly driven by Barajas, ultimately to Army Trail Road where Barajas allegedly entered I-290 eastbound.

A trooper with the Illinois State Police joined Oak Brook officers and activated their emergency lights, at which time Barajas allegedly fled. It is alleged that at I-290 near St. Charles Road, the Oak Brook police officer activated his emergency lights and sirens at which time Barajas fled from the officer reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph in a 45-mph construction zone.

It is alleged that officers followed Barajas to 17th Street in Maywood, where Barajas exited the vehicle and fled on foot. He was taken into custody a short time later on 15th Avenue.

“Law enforcement in DuPage County is committed to not having a repeat of the epidemic of fleeing and eluding that we saw last year,” Berlin said. “It is very simple, if you hear sirens and see flashing lights behind you, pull over. I can’t be more clear: anyone who attempts to flee from police will be caught. We will use every tool available to us, including the use of a helicopter

Rankey named 88’s Best for April

Willowbrook High School

senior Kristina Rankey was recently named her school’s recipient of the 88’s Best award for the month of April. Rankey, who is a Villa Park resident, was honored during the District 88 Board of Education’s April 22 meeting. She is pictured (right) at that meeting with Willowbrook Principal

Dan Krause (left). The 88’s Best award recognizes students at Willowbrook and Addison Trail high schools for their achievements in and out of the classroom. While speaking about Rankey during the recent board meeting, Krause read comments from several of her teachers. Those teachers described Rankey as hard-working, studious, charismatic, friendly and kind. Rankey is a standout in Willowbrook’s Class of 2024. She held an academic rank within the top five percent of the class. She is an Advanced Placement Scholar and an Illinois State Scholar. She was named to Willowbrook’s Distinction Honor Roll each semester of her time in high school. Rankey is a member of multiple honor societies, including the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, the Math Honor Society, the Science National Honor Society, the International Thespian Honor Society, the Tri-M Honor Society and Willowbrook’s social studies honor society—Civitas. Rankey was involved in numerous activities at Willowbrook. She was a four-year member of the school orchestra. She also contributed to the school’s yearbook, theater department, speech team and environmental club. Krause noted during the recent board meeting that Rankey would attend either Nova Southeastern University or the University of California, Santa Barbara. She plans to study marine biology.

and assistance from neighboring agencies, as in this case, to apprehend those who think they can outrun the police. Thankfully, no innocent motorists were injured or killed as a result of Mr. Barajas’ alleged actions. I commend the Oak Brook Police Department for not only their work on this case, but also for their ongoing efforts in keeping our roadways safe. I thank the Illinois State Police for their assistance as well as the Department of Homeland Security for air support.”

“This is yet another example of the great work by our officers keeping Oak Brook safe and collaborating with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to lock up criminals that have not yet recognized that we police in a proactive manner in Oak Brook and DuPage County,” Strockis said. “I’d like to thank all of the agencies that assisted us in this incident and we will remain vigilant in keeping this community safe.”

Barajas’ next court appearance is scheduled June 17 for arraignment in front of Judge Michael Reidy.

Local comedian to be in upcoming film ‘SNL 1975’

Villa Park resident and Lombard native Matt Kissane related he was chosen to play Matt Foley, the Motivational Speaker, a character made famous by the late Chris Farley, in an upcoming film called “SNL 1975,” about the first season of “Saturday Night Live.” “I got the part as a fluke online. They were looking for several lookalikes to be in the film, like Hans and Franz, Wayne’s World, the Church Lady, Blues Brothers, etc.,” Kissane recounted. “The actual production took place in and around the Atlanta area,” he continued, adding that the film will most likely be released in 2025, for the show’s 50th anniversary. “I had a great time and am so grateful to the entire cast and crew! It was an unbelievable experience, especially being personally directed by “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” director Jason Reitman,” Kissane shared.

Illinoisians can now get documents notarized without leaving home

Illinois residents will no longer have to notarize documents in person under a new Electronic-Notary system administered by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office.

Electronic Notarization, or “E-Notary,” will radically change the way people and use notary services, Giannoulias predicted. Without leaving the home or office, an individual or business can have their documents notarized and signed electronically within minutes.

“In keeping with our ongoing effort to modernize the Secretary of State’s office, E-Notary serves as a game-changer for Illinoisians by now

providing a convenient way to notarize documents without leaving their home or office,” Giannoulias said. “Enabling commissioned notaries to work virtually makes the process faster and more secure for individuals and businesses alike.”

E-Notary allows both the customer and notary to sign with an electronic signature, and to electronically attach both the notarial certificate and notary seal to a document. In 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to allow the Secretary of State to implement electronic notarization.

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The complexities of grief—part 2

Last week, this column touched on the topic of complicated grief. It’s defined as a grief that includes a heightened state of mourning that keeps one from healing.

When you heal from an injury, that injury exists no more. The same can’t be said about grief. Grief never goes away. It never quite fully heals. I think it would be wrong if it did.

Grief doesn’t die because love doesn’t die. It’s as simple (and as complicated) as that.

In that regard, grief defies definition. It defies labels.

But we try. We try to define grief and put it in a box because it’s neater that way and if we create an actual definition that includes the word “complicated,” what, exactly, does that accomplish?

I think nothing, other than to set a certain set of grieving people apart from others with a label that somehow makes their grief different or worse (which is isn’t). Or perhaps it labels them as less able deal with grief (which they aren’t). Worst of all, maybe they are just weaker during grief than the rest of us (absurd).

When you have complicated grief, you aren’t able to move on like a normal grieving person. (What is a normal grieving person? What exactly is moving on?) You hang on to the memories and the life you lost. (Seriously, who doesn’t?)

And this makes you complicated because you experienced a love so deep that you just can’t get over it within the given timeline. (Who sets these timelines?)

Don’t let anyone fool you or guilt you into thinking you aren’t doing grief the right way. Don’t let people tell you your grief is more complicated—or simple— than anyone else’s. A person experiencing simple (or regular) grief did not love any less deeply than a person with complicated grief.

Grief is grief, whether it’s labeled as simple, normal, regular or complicated.

But, it doesn’t have to define you. You don’t have to become its definition. Don’t succumb to that rhetoric.

Your grief is your grief— nothing more, nothing less. It may be unending. It is likely infinitely deep. It may be with you every moment of every day. It’s probably complicated. But not in a definitive sense.

It is complicated because grief, quite simply, is complicated. And that is okay. No, it isn’t okay, but it is okay that you and

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

your life aren’t okay right now. It sucks. It hurts. It may even be devastating. It’s probably complicated. That’s okay, too.

Because life is complicated. Love is complicated. Choosing what to make for dinner tonight is complicated. And none of that makes you different, or slower than most. None of it means you are doing anything wrong.

It’s impossible to do grief wrong. Just like it’s impossible to cure grief.

I almost wish that weren’t true: that a label or pill or other simple solution could fix it. Could fix us. Then we could forget about grief and eat cotton candy for breakfast. Wouldn’t that be great?

But that isn’t real life. Real life is complicated. Losing someone is nothing, if it is not complex—and complicated.

And hard. And sad. And overwhelming. And life-changing.

To survive grief is to say goodbye to the life of someone you loved and give birth to the life of a new you.

If that isn’t complicated, well, I guess I don’t understand what complicated is.

My message here is to not let anyone define you. We are quick to put labels on whatever and whomever doesn’t fit a certain predefined box. Grief, like so many things in life, defies definition.

It would be so much easier it this weren’t true. It we could simply slap a label on it.

But life isn’t simple. Grief isn’t simple. None of it is simple. None of us is simple.

But there is beauty in that, if you are willing to see it. There is newness. There are possibilities— albeit ones you never saw coming and never really wanted— before. But they are possibilities nonetheless.

Embrace them. Even when it is difficult. Even when grief feels all-encompassing, and dare I say, complicated.

Easier days will come. Simpler days are on the horizon.

I promise. I hope.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

Tax credits key to filling need for more, affordable housing in Illinois

By Tom Demmer Drive

through any community in Illinois and you’re sure to see the orange cones and blinking lights of a road construction zone. You might also see crews building a new restaurant, bank, or gas station. And in many communities, you’ll see the cranes and earthmovers building a new manufacturing facility, data center, or electric vehicle assembly plant. But even amid all this construction, it’s less common, rare even, to spot a new home or subdivision being built.

Illinois has the ninth highest housing deficit in the nation, and that deficit has grown 64 percent over the past decade. Ask a mayor what is most in need in their community, and more times than not the answer will be safe, stable housing that their residents can afford.

When I served in the Illinois House of Representatives, I worked across the aisle to advocate for affordable housing because I saw how safe and stable housing improves public safety, health care, education, and community services. We found support from legislators across the state, in communities large and small,

because the lack of affordable housing is a concern for residents in every district.

Now I serve as the president of an economic development organization in Lee County, a rural county west of Chicago, and I see another reason for supporting affordable housing: It’s vitally important to our economy.

Every day I talk with site selectors, developers, and companies looking to build or grow in Illinois. Local population and available workforce are among their top criteria for choosing where to locate. Large projects and developments can add hundreds of new jobs to a community and often bring additional pressure to an already notable housing shortage.

If we want Illinois to remain competitive in site selection and economic development, we must build more homes and apartments.

The Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit is a key part of the solution. Over the first five years, this tax credit can attract new private investment to build 5,745 new affordable houses in communities across the state, allowing us to draw down unused federal tax credits, create high-quality jobs, and generate new tax base.

Critically, the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit is designed to provide new phases of funding each year, which provides the stability developers need to make

plans for the future instead of rushing to apply for a one-anddone round of funding.

New affordable housing options will provide thousands of Illinoisans with good places to live and support the revitalization of communities that have been stagnated by the housing shortage. And as site selectors and developers evaluate potential project locations, new homes and residents will give Illinois communities a real competitive advantage.

That’s why the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit has attracted a diverse group of supporters, including LiUNA Midwest, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, the Chicago Teachers Union, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and many more.

I’m glad to show my strong support for the Build Illinois Tax Credit. I urge my former colleagues and friends on both sides of the aisle in the Illinois General Assembly to enact this incentive and support economic growth in communities across our great state.

Tom Demmer is executive director of the Lee County Industrial Development Association, and was a Republican state representative from 2013 to 2023 for Lee, Ogle, DeKalb and LaSalle counties in north-central Illinois.

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I was out in the yard this morning and noticed three of my neighbors mowing at the same time. Then I thought, this might be the quietest it gets for the next few weeks!

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I noticed that it was around $4.49 a gallon for gas at most gas stations around here. I read it’s because of problems at two local refineries. Funny how that happens. What will be the next excuse to jack up the price another 40 cents a gallon?

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It’s nice see the Village of Lombard has moved on from devoting so much time to speakers at the village board meeting who wanted them to place a formal Gaza ceasefire resolution on an agenda for consideration. I’ve said it before in Speak Out and I’ll say it again: If the people who spoke at these village board meetings want the U.S. government to change its policies regarding Gaza and Israel, then contact your U.S. representatives and your Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth. The Lombard Village Board can’t do anything about what’s going on in Gaza.

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Not again; during Police Memorial Week, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten voted no on House Resolution 1213, a resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers: That’s after he voted “No” the day before on a bill that would deport illegal immigrants who assault police officers. Sounds like he is very supportive of law and order in our country and community? Shame on him.

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I am old enough to remember when liberals were howling about urban sprawl in Chicago and other large metropolitan areas. Then, in the late 1990s when they decided that massive immigration (legal and illegal) was the answer to their problem

of convincing voters of their terrible ideas, they decided that urban sprawl wasn’t an issue anymore. I hope more people will see through their lies and sophistry.

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When we go to the polls to vote for our Democratic president, will we be voting for Joe Biden, the president’s handlers or RFK Jr.? Joe Biden can’t hide in the basement with COVID anymore, but he sure is avoiding the Democratic Party voters. He makes decisions from the teleprompter, but who is controlling the teleprompter? That’s the big question.

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I’m responding to the person who called Speak Out in about the May 5 Lombard fair that showed the R-rated signs outside and the concern for children. I think we have to go further than that. How about talking to the president and the vice president of the United States about their salty language? It was bad enough when Biden does it and now Kamala is doing it as well. We have a lot to worry about in this country and I am not a Trumper.

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Hey, to the person over at Willowbrook High School who decided to do graduation on the same day as the (Lilac) parade: what were you thinking? Come on? The Lilac Parade is always the third Sunday in May after Mother’s Day. Mark it down on your calendar so we don’t have this problem again in the future. I know you’re in Villa Park, but we’ve got plenty of Lombardians who go to Willowbrook; plus, you know, the band. Oh boy.

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We know Trump appointed Supreme Court justices that would support his way of governing. What I did not expect is for any of them to openly support only Trump’s views.

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One judge has now been found to have two flags flying at his home that support Trump; this is not an impartial judge. Judge Clarence Thomas has openly admitted to receiving tens of thousands of gifts from Republican supporters. There is no penalty for any Supreme Court justice as they are “supposed” to self govern. This needs to change and the Senate is hoping to get a bill introduced to set rules and penalties for this “out of control” court. I hope it happens for the sake of all of us!

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I just want to talk a little bit about California and a $20 minimum wage. We were just there for a week and a half for work. You will not believe all the fast food places that are closed. And for four guys, four No. 1 meals, it was almost $80 for a burger fries and a large Coke. Way to go Democrats and liberals. We’ve got to thank you; you’ve killed California. Now you’re trying to kill the rest of the United States with all this stuff that you’re pulling. Do me a favor: if you vote Democrat, don’t vote at all. Trump isn’t the best and he shouldn’t be president but neither should Biden. Can we get somebody for president who actually has a brain in their head? And it won’t go one way or the other? Because Democrats, you killed California. Don’t kill the rest of the country, please.

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I read an article about a proposed bill to ban “contests” with prizes for shooting the most wildlife, most

often coyotes. Of course, the rural and agricultural parts of the state are against the bill, because the coyotes and other predators are a threat to their farm animals like cows, pigs and chickens, and culling the population (what predators do coyotes and foxes have?) helps save their livestock. Maybe leave this to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to work out as far as culling overpopulated animals, deer included. There are much more important issues, like the stalling of a bill to change the requirement for older drivers to be tested more frequently. That seems to have died on the vine for now, but the Democrats can rush through a bill regarding post-primary candidates not being allowed to run in the general elections.

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Why is the president getting involved with making decisions for the Israelis when he can’t control his own country? Everything Biden gets involved with becomes another problem. It started with his first day in office with our border and Afghanistan. It’s hard to imagine how much more he can do to save democracy for the Democrats. Does he know what the word means? You can’t solve problems when you cause them.

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Another high-speed chase after two men allegedly stole equipment in Lombard. I like that the departments contacted each other to find these criminals, and I think chases should only go so far to avoid causing an ac-

cident or loss of life, and for what? Theft? Obviously, the criminals don’t care; only that they don’t want to get caught. I think there needs to be a more defined protocol about what kind of crime warrants a police chase, and then back off and let the next town pick it up, and so on. Especially on busy streets like North Avenue, St. Charles Road, Roosevelt Road, Route 83 or 53, the tollways, etc. These seem to be the locations criminals are targeting, because they have easy access away from the towns where they commit crimes.

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Why did it take so long for the DePaul University president to give the orders to shut down the pro-Palestinian and pro-Hamas protests on the DePaul campus? These camps were in place for 17 days! Who runs this university? It’s obvious the woke brats do, and the administration doesn’t. And these woke brats have the guts to make demands on top of it! I was reading CBS News-Chicago online, and a report there said damage to university property totaled $180,000. That damage included spray paint on buildings and doors, etching on glass and windows, dumpsters being used to block entrances and exits, the library being chained shut and locked, and removal of safety grates. At the very least, these brats who caused all the damage should be expelled. If I was a DePaul alumnus, they wouldn’t get a penny of donations from me. What a disgrace!

Casten releases statement on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois 6th Congressional District, which includes parts of Lombard, has released the following statement after voting against the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act:

“Half of North Korea’s nuclear program may be funded through crypto-theft, according to U.S. national security experts. Russia and Venezuela are using cryptocurrency to evade U.S. sanctions. According to the Treasury Department, Hamas,

Coming events

AM Connect June 7

The Lombard Chamber will feature Sue Harrawood from the virtual assistance industry at the June 7 AM Connect meeting, at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 645 W. North Ave., Lombard, on Friday, June 7, from 7:30-9 a.m. Visit Lombardchamber.com for more information and to register.

Memory Care Support Group meets Wednesdays

A Memory Care Support Group for caregivers and families meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Epiphany Church, 314 W. Vallette, Elmhurst: June 5, Aug. 7, Oct. 2, Dec. 4. St. Paul Church, 545 S. Ardmore, Villa Park: July 3, Sept. 4, Nov. 6. Call or text Jamie at 312-543-5158 for more information. Space is limited.

Plum Library programs

Illinois Libraries Present: “The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers”

the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and their enablers, like Iran, use cryptocurrency to finance terrorist attacks globally. And even the cryptocurrency industry has acknowledged that crypto-based sales of child sexual abuse material are a growing problem.

“The facts are clear. Foreign adversaries, terrorist groups, drug and human traffickers, child sexual abusers, ransomware attackers, and more prefer to use cryptocurrency because of its usefulness in exploiting gaps in

the United States’ anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement regimes.

“The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act intentionally fails to address these issues. I introduced multiple amendments to rectify this, but House Republicans refused to bring them to the floor for a vote. Therefore, I voted no on passage of this legislation that would undermine the United States’ capital markets.”

with Dr. Temple Grandin Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. (rescheduled from Wednesday, April 3). Join us for a live virtual discussion about her most recent book, “Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions.” Register at helenplum. org to receive the Zoom link. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).*

“I Can’t Be a Runner… Or Can I?” Monday, June 10, at 7 p.m. Go from the couch to the 5k finish line.

DANIEL PAYNE, 66 Daniel Payne, age 66, of Lombard, passed away on May 27, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: at www.brustfuneralhome. com or 888-629-0094.

ROBERT P. SCAPINO, 87 Robert Peter Scapino, 87, of Lombard, IL, passed away on May 19, 2024.

A memorial gathering was held on May 24, 2024, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info at www.brustfuneralhome. com or 888-629-0094.

Running Insight senior writer Danny Smith shows you how in this informative and inspirational presentation. Leave with a plan and the knowledge to take charge of your health. Register at helenpum.org or by calling (630) 627-0316. *This will also be presented by the Villa Park Public Library. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.

U of I Extension supports gardeners

Summer gardening is the focus of three upcoming webinars

If you are into gardening and feel as if you want to expand your subject knowledge, look no further than the University of Illinois Extension, which offers seasonal webinars that cover a variety of topics.

On June 11, the Extension webinar will be “Garden Guardians: Understanding and Supporting Lady Beetles in Illinois.”

Gemini Bhalsod, horticulture educator and coordinator of this session, explained that this webinar is pretty self-explanatory, in that it will discuss how ladybugs (or lady beetles, ladybirds) benefit home gardens.

In an Extension release, Jenna Braasch, media communications coordinator, pointed out how “…native beetle populations have been declining across North America for a number of reasons.”

“We’re really focused on pollinators,” Bhalsod commented, so the webinar will explain how these small insects are beneficial in another way, because “They’re eating the ones [insects] that are pests.”

She said the webinar will also touch on examples of the kinds of ladybugs that are found here in Illinois.

On July 23, the topic will be “Companion Planting: Bountiful and Beautiful Together.”

“Growing certain plants together can benefit the whole garden,” according to Braasch. “Discover plant

partnerships that strategically break up heavy soils, combat weeds and disease, lure pests away, attract specific beneficial insects and improve pollination.”

She explained that “Companion planting combines thriving vegetable gardens with the beauty of flowers and herbs.”

Bhalsod gave as example how she plants basil and tomatoes together, because the tomatoes “offer shade to basil,” adding that these pairings are “all to benefit the plants and the overall environment.”

The Aug. 13 webinar will be “Foodscaping: Creating Snacks Among the Flower Beds.”

Braasch described that this webinar will talk about adding edible plants to ornamental flower beds.

“The result is growing food that saves money and is a healthy activity that produces fruits and vegetables to enjoy all season long.

“The main appeal of foodscapes is that they are valuable and beautiful.”

Bhalsod cited planting edible flowers such as nasturtium or borage “in a more traditional garden or in a vegetable garden.”

Braasch related that when it comes to choosing topics for webinars, “The educators pick topics based on their own personal experience or interest, the growing journey of what’s happening in their own gardens, trending

garden topics amongst the industry for the year, and what audiences are talking about.”

Bhalsod also said that an evaluation follows each webinar and possible requests from participants for topic ideas. Extension presenters then discuss what kinds of topics might be of interest for future webinars.

“We share those topics with the presenters and schedule the webinars for the season,” she added.

“A lot of our experts answer questions from their communities coming into the Extension office,” Braasch mentioned, “and they often spark ideas to be able to take assistance questions they answer beyond and to more people with similar questions through webinars. Every county in Illinois has a local Extension office there to help.”

Braasch and Bhalsod both emphasized that each series is seasonal, so spring, summer, fall and winter topics are all related to that particular time of year.

“That way, audiences connect with what is happening outside at the time,” Braasch stated.

Bhalsod is excited to be able to offer the diverse webinars, saying, “I really love that we’re focused on home gardening and the environment; something for everybody.”

Each webinar will be live from 1:30-2:30 p.m., and registration is

required. Visit go.illinois.edu/FourSeasons for more information and to sign up. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the ladybug webinar, contact Bhalsod at gbhalsod@illinois. edu; for Companion Planting, Andrew Holsinger at aholsing@illinois.edu; and for Foodscaping, contact Nancy Kreith at kreith@illinois.edu.

The programs are recorded and will be available on the Extension’s Horticulture YouTube channel about two weeks after the live program. Visit https://extension.illinois.edu/ dkk for more information about our local, Naperville-based U of I Extension, which covers, DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties, or call 630-9551123.

Happy 95th birthday

On Thursday, April 25, York Township Supervisor John W. Valle surprised Shirley Kresz with a birthday cake to celebrate her 95th birthday. Shirley is a Lombard resident and regular at the York Township Senior Nutrition Center, 1502 S. Meyers Road in Lombard. After a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday” led by Valle, the cake was cut and shared as dessert at Shirley’s request. Valle said, “We wish Shirley Kresz a happy and healthy birthday. She is a regular here at York Township Senior Center and we wanted to show her how much we care.”

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The benefit of having ladybugs in one’s garden will be the topic of a University of Illinois Extension webinar on June 11, titled “Garden Guardians: Understanding and Supporting Lady Beetles in Illinois.” The public is invited to participate.

Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year

By Hannah Meisel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

It’s been four years since some of the worst scenes of COVID-19 played out in locked-down nursing homes during the early months of the pandemic.

But while most of the world has moved on, the nursing home industry is still reeling from COVID, which exacerbated pre-existing challenges in long-term care—difficulties hiring and retaining staff and a population more reliant on government-funded care chief among them.

Employment in skilled nursing facilities nationwide as of February was down 8.3 percent compared with February of 2020, the month before the pandemic hit. Although the current staffing levels have somewhat recovered from their lowest point in early spring 2022—when staffing was down 15.5 percent from pre-pandemic levels—other areas within health care have recovered much faster, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis

The hourly cost of hiring a registered nurse increased 12.5 percent nationwide between 2020 and 2022, to $40.84 on average, according to a recent report by national consulting firm Marcum LLP. But amid a shrinking pool of RNs applying for jobs at skilled nursing facilities, many operators are forced to hire temporary contract nurses who earn, on average, 70 percent more than the average RN salary. Hiring certified nursing assistants, or CNAs, has followed a similar trend.

Marcum’s report, which focused on the three-year period after COVID hit in 2020, cited rising wages in other industries as a key reason for CNAs to leave the industry “and further drive up wage rates and increase the agency pool usage.”

For brothers Moe and Sam Freedman, owners of St. Louis-based Accolade Healthcare, the increase in staffing costs and the inflation-driven increase in other costs for operating the home—from food to medical supplies to insurance—have become “very unmanageable,” president and CEO Moe Freedman said in a recent interview. His company has been operating in the red.

Accolade runs seven skilled nursing facilities in central Illinois, in addition to one assisted living facility in East Peoria.

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Rams’ season ends

The Glenbard East boys volleyball team played three matches at last week’s IHSA regional at Lockport High School. The Rams opened the post-season with a 25-15, 20-25, 25-14 win over Naperville Central in a regional quarterfinal on May 20. One day later, Glenbard East defeated Hinsdale South 25-23, 25-20 in a regional quarterfinal. The Rams’ season ended with a 25-23, 2522 loss to Lockport in the regional final on May 23. The Rams finished their season with a 23-15 record. Lockport advanced to the Bolingbrook Sectional. Downers Grove North beat Lockport 25-19, 21-25, 25-18 in one of Saturday’s sectional semifinals. Earlier this week, Downers Grove North faced Glenbard West in the sectional final. The winner of that match will join seven other teams in the IHSA state quarterfinals, which will take place this Friday and Saturday at Hoffman Estates High School. Glenbard East senior Aidan Weltin delivered 16 kills in last week’s win over Naperville Central. Senior Jack Junior supplied 25 assists for the Rams in their victory in the regional quarterfinal. Senior Payton Stieve contributed 18 digs, while senior Brayden Smith bashed nine kills. Freshman Gloire Emena (No. 14) provided 11 digs and six kills. Weltin pounded 14 kills in the Rams’ win over Hinsdale South in the regional semifinal. Junior and junior Max McDermott handed out 12 assists each. Emena hit five kills against the Hornets, while Smith and senior Danny Overlin hammered four kills each. Stieve made eight digs in the regional semifinal.

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GPS Parent Series is the nation’s premier parenting education and family support network with a free weekly lineup of renowned speakers. For three decades, GPS has been providing unparalleled content, tips and solutions for caregivers, professionals and students. GPS Parent Series is kicking off its 30th year with a new website at https://gpsparentseries.org. Bookmark the page and visit throughout the summer to view the 2024-25 programs and links to speaker resources, the video library and books for summer reading. For further information, please contact Glenbard District 87 Student and Community Projects Coordinator Gilda Ross at gilda_ross@glenbard.org.

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Two Elmhurst teens accused of carving swastikas into playground equipment at Elmhurst elementary school

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean have announced that Judge Kenton Skarin has granted the state’s motion to detain pre-trial an Elmhurst teen accused of carving swastikas into an elementary school’s playground equipment.

Christopher Jackson, 18, appeared at First Appearance Court and is charged with one count of hate crime—school property (Class 3 felony), one count of criminal damage to government supported property (Class 3 felony) and one count of criminal damage to property (Class 4 felony).

Jackson’s co-defendant, a 17-year-old juvenile also from Elmhurst, is expected to appear at a detention hearing in the near future.

On May 20, Elmhurst police officers responded to Edison Elementary School, located in the 200 block of S. Fair Ave., for a report of criminal damage to property. Upon their arrival, officers observed multiple swastikas and Nazi phrases carved into plastic playground equipment.

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Police Reports

The Villa Park Police Department 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.

May 21

A complainant in the 700 block of N. Wisconsin reported at 2:12 a.m. that a suspect broke into their vehicle and attempted to take tools.

A complainant in the 300 block of E. Central reported fraudulent activity on their bank account at 8:54 p.m.

May 20

A complainant in the 300 block of W. Division reported their window screen was damaged.

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Ardmore reported they were battered.

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Ardmore reported that a suspect battered them.

A complainant at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt reported that a suspect battered them.

the matter, it is alleged that Jackson and the juvenile carved the swastikas and phrases into the equipment with a knife. Damage to the playground equipment is estimated at approximately $4,471.36.

Jackson was taken into custody on May 20 without incident.

“Hate crimes have no place in a civilized society,” Berlin said.

“The allegations against these two defendants, who are both in their teens, are very disturbing. DuPage County is an extremely welcoming community, and we have no tolerance whatsoever for actions such as alleged in this case. I commend the Elmhurst Police Department for their quick identification and apprehension of the defendants.”

“It is alleged several elementary school children saw the damaging carved symbols on the playground equipment during their school recess and alerted their teacher,” McLean said. “I would like to thank the staff of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 for alerting Elmhurst Police to the incident which allowed our detectives to perform a prompt investigation.

I also thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and the members of his office for their legal guidance on this case.”

Jackson’s next court appearance is scheduled on June 17 for arraignment in front of Judge Michael Reidy.

May 18

A complainant in the 300 block of N. Lincoln reported at 2:22 a.m. that a suspect followed them to their home and confronted them about their driving. The suspect was issued a no-trespass warning.

May 17

A complainant in the 400 block of W. Division reported a package was removed from their front door.

A complainant at a clothing store in the 200 block of W. North reported that a suspect removed an item from the display shelves and left the store without paying.

A complainant in the 300 block of W. Division reported a resident came out of their home with what was believed to be a gun. The resident then asked the complainant to leave. The resident advised it was a cane, not a gun.

May 16

A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported at 5:42 a.m. that the windows of their vehicle were shattered while the vehicle was parked in the parking lot.

May 15

A complainant in the 200 block of N. 3 rd reported that a suspect battered them.

A solemn service

Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 held its annual Memorial Day service on Monday morning at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth Ave. The ceremony honored those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. “These heroes sacrificed their lives so that we could enjoy our lives,” said Post 2801 Commander Jim Blankshain (above left) during the brief service. “They’re gone but they’re not forgotten.” Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone (above right) also spoke during the ceremony. “Let us not forget the true meaning of today,” he said. “Today we remember those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice defending this great nation.” Cuzzone mentioned that May is National Military Appreciation Month. He read a proclamation from the Villa Park Village Board’s last meeting recognizing the month-long observance. Post member Ernest Neely, (below left) a United States Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam in 1966-67, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” at the beginning of Monday’s ceremony. He also read the poem “In Flanders Fields,” which was written by John McCrae of Canada during World War I. Near the end of the service, Neely sang “God Bless America.” One more photo shows Vince DiVincenzo, (below right) who sounded taps during the service.

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Upon taking office last year, Giannoulias made it a priority to gain state approval of administrative rules, create a new application reflecting the E-Notary requirements, review and approve E-Notary technology platform providers, and train staff to process the new E-Notary applications. Illinois now joins 47 other states that allow electronic notaries to operate.

Although Illinois had allowed remote notarization, it required all parties, (the notaries, signers, and witnesses) to be located in Illinois. Additionally, while someone could sign the document remotely by audio-video communication, the notary had to

sign the notarized paper document and apply the notary seal in ink. With E-Notary, the document, signing, and seal are all electronically applied, dramatically reducing the time it takes to notarize a document. Additionally, while the notary must be present in Illinois, the other parties may be located outside the state.

To find a notary who offers electronic notarization, customers can visit ilsos.gov/notarysearch. Customers will need a computer, phone or other device that supports audio-video communication and a valid form of identification to complete the notarization electronically. When getting a document nota-

rized, the notary public or electronic notary will:

• Require the customer to personally appear before them via an audio-video communication platform during the notarization.

• Check over the document to ensure its complete and verify the name on the document matches the customer’s ID.

• Confirm the identity of the customer by examining their ID.

• Once steps one through three are done, the customer will be permitted to sign the document electronically.

• The Notary Public will then complete the notarial certificate and affix their seal.

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Glenbard East commencement

Glenbard East’s Class of 2024 celebrated its commencement at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn on May 22. This year’s graduating class at Glenbard East includes about 540 students. One photo from just before last week’s ceremony shows (above - left to right) Jamari Jones and Livia Robbins. The student speakers during the service included Maggie LeBeau (top left), who delivered the greeting from the class, and Claire Flanagan (top right), who gave the farewell address. Glenbard East’s senior choir performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “The Red and Black” at the beginning of the ceremony. Several choir members are pictured (right) during the performance of “The Red and Black.”

Talbot competes at IHSA Class 2A state tennis meet

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consolation-round match in this year’s meet;

also qualified for the 2023 state meet

Glenbard East sophomore Finn Talbot played three singles matches in last week’s IHSA Class 2A boys state tennis meet, which took place at multiple sites in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

Talbot suffered a 6-1, 6-0 loss in the first round of the double-elimination event. He then posted a 6-2, 6-0 win in the first round of the consolation draw before finishing

the tournament with a 6-0, 6-2 loss.

Talbot completed his 2024 season with an overall record of 22-7.

The IHSA Class 2A state meet featured 64 singles players and 64 doubles tandems. The top four singles players and the top four doubles teams from each of the state’s 16 Class 2A sectionals qualified for the state meet.

Talbot earned his berth in this

year’s state singles meet with his second-place finish at the Willowbrook Sectional in Villa Park, which ended on May 18.

Talbot also qualified for the 2023 Class 2A state singles meet. As a freshman, Talbot turned in a fourth-place effort in singles play at the Willowbrook Sectional. He then lost two straight matches in last year’s state meet.

St. John’s Lutheran School girls team finishes second at state meet

The girls track and field team from St. John’s Lutheran School in Lombard earned a second-place finish at the Lutheran Sports Association (LSA) State Championships, which were held May 18-19 at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest. Trinity Lutheran School of Bloomington won the state title with its total of 140 points. St. John’s placed second with 70 points. The Eagles’ girls track and field team has finished second in three consecutive LSA state championships. Maddie Aleisa, an eighth-grader at St. John’s, won two individual titles at this year’s event. She established a new state-meet record by winning the 1,600-meter run in 5 minutes, 17.83 seconds. She posted her other first-place finish in the 800-meter run, completing the final of that event in 2 minutes, 28.5 seconds. The Eagles’ foursome of Maddie Aleisa, Abbee Baker, Mia Milano and Teigan O’Donnell ran to a victory in the 4 x 800-meter relay. The quartet completed the race in a first-place time of 10 minutes, 40.09 seconds. The 4 x 400-meter relay team of Cate Aleisa, Maddie Alesia, Genevieve Hart and Teigan O’Donnell delivered a first-place finish at the state meet. The four Eagles completed the 4 x 400-meter final in 4 minutes, 25.42 seconds. The Eagles’ 4 x 200-meter relay team of Lila Remlinger, Kaitlyn Sosin, Cate Aleisa and Genevieve Hart earned a second-place finish with its time of 1 minute, 57.99 seconds in the final. The foursome of Kaitlyn Sosin, Genevieve Hart, Lila Remlinger and Isabella Kuchar completed the 4 x 100-meter final in a third-place time of 55.03 seconds. Teigan O’Donnell finished fourth in the finals of the 800-meter and 1,600-meter runs. She completed the 800-meter final in 2 minutes, 35.49 seconds and finished the 1,600-meter final in 5 minutes, 39.28 seconds. Pictured left to right are: (front row) Teigan O’Donnell, Lila Remlinger, Mia Milano, Emily Romano and Maddie Aleisa; (back row) Isabella Kuchar, Genevieve Hart, Abbee Baker, Kaitlyn Sosin, Deanna Lamphere and Cate Aleisa. Not pictured is the team’s head coach—Eric Hoffmann.

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Warriors lose regional final to Lake Park

Willowbrook’s baseball team finished its 2024 season with Saturday’s 4-1 loss to Lake Park in an IHSA Class 4A regional final in Villa Park. The Warriors completed their season with an overall record of 24-11-2. Willowbrook opened post-season action with a 3-1 win over West Chicago in a regional semifinal on May 23. The Warriors took an early 1-0 lead in Saturday’s regional final when they scored a run in the second inning. Lake Park evened the score at 1-1 in the fourth inning. The Lancers then scored three runs in the fifth inning. One photo from Saturday’s contest on the Warriors’ home field shows Willowbrook senior Owen Riesen (above left), who pitched two scoreless innings in relief. One more photo from Saturday shows sophomore Jake Bonino (above right) of the Warriors batting during the seventh inning. Bonino made a diving catch in right field to end the sixth inning.

Elmhurst University – Dining Hall at the Frick Center, 190 S. Prospect Avenue

The purpose of the event is to allow stakeholders, citizens, and community leaders to share their thoughts before plans and recommendations are drafted. Participants will work together to develop their vision for the future of the community. The event will conclude with general agreement regarding long-term role and character of Downtown Elmhurst and the projects and improvements that will be desirable in the future. Additional information can be found at www.elmhurst.org/downtownplanupdate.

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12. Caucasian language

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43. Unruly group

44. One-fourth

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46. Edward __, author and writer

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49. Dragged forcibly

50. Thus far

51. Not just “play”

52. Commercials

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Sports

Rams, Warriors and Broncos suffer losses in regional finals

The Glenbard East, Willowbrook and Montini Catholic baseball teams ended their seasons with Saturday’s losses in separate IHSA regional finals.

The Rams, Warriors and Broncos advanced to regional finals by opening the post-season with exciting regional semifinal wins on May 23.

Glenbard East began the IHSA Class 4A post-season with a 2-0 eight-inning victory over Addison Trail at the Addison Trail Regional. The Rams and Blazers played seven scoreless innings in their May 23 playoff battle. Glenbard East scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning to take a 2-0 lead.

Senior Trevor Rehnstrom pitched an eight-inning shutout for the Rams in last week’s playoff game against Addison Trail. Rehnstrom allowed four hits and one walk in his shutout performance on the mound. He recorded 13 strikeouts.

Willowbrook and Montini drop regional finals on their home fields 13-2.

With the game tied at 0-0, Glenbard East senior Brett Vercruysse singled to lead off the top of the eighth inning. Junior Devin Kraft then executed a bunt and beat the throw to first base for a single. Senior Chris Ludwig walked to load the bases with no outs. The next batter struck out. Sophomore Josh Ziemer then stepped to the plate. Moments later, Vercruysse scored on a wild pitch. Ziemer then hit a sacrifice fly that drove in Kraft from third base.

Rehnstrom allowed a single to start the bottom of the eighth inning. A short time later, Rehnstrom threw to Ludwig to pick off the base runner at first base. Rehnstrom retired the next two batters on groundouts to end the game.

St. Charles North defeated Glenbard East 10-0 in five innings in Saturday’s regional final in Addison. The North Stars scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to end the game.

Glenbard East completed its 2024 season with an overall record of 19-

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Glenbard East’s baseball team began the IHSA Class 4A post-season with a 2-0 eight-inning win over Addison Trail in a semifinal game at the Addison Trail Regional on May 23. The Rams’ season ended with Saturday’s 10-0 loss to St. Charles North in the regional final in Addison. Glenbard East senior Trevor Rehnstrom (No. 22 - above left) pitched a complete-game shutout to lead his team to last week’s win over the Blazers. Rehnstrom allowed four hits and one walk in eight innings. He piled up 13 strikeouts against Addison Trail. The Rams and the Blazers were locked in a scoreless tie at the end of the seventh inning. The Rams scored the game’s only two runs in the top of the eighth inning. Senior Brett Vercruysse singled to lead off the inning and eventually scored on a wild pitch to give Glenbard East a 1-0 lead. Vercruysse (No. 10 - above right) is pictured as he dives safely into home plate. Junior Devin Kraft, who reached base on a bunt single, scored the Rams’ second run of the inning. St. Charles North scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to end Saturday’s regional final. Glenbard East finished its season with a record of 19-13-2.

The North Stars advanced to this week’s sectional, which will be played on their home field. St. Charles North is the No. 1 seed in the sectional. Glenbard East was the sectional’s No. 9 seed.

Warriors lose a regional final against Lake Park

Willowbrook, the No. 6 seed in the St. Charles North Sectional, hosted a regional in Villa Park. The Warriors began the post-season with a 3-1 win over West Chicago on May 23.

Sophomore Jory Crocker pitched a complete game for the Warriors

in last week’s win over West Chicago. The Wildcats, who were the St. Charles North Sectional’s No. 10 seed, scored the game’s first run in the top of the third inning to take a 1-0 lead. Willowbrook then scored three runs in the bottom of the third inning.

Crocker allowed five hits and did not issue any walks in his seven-inning effort against the Wildcats. He struck out 12 batters.

West Chicago allowed four straight walks in the bottom of the third inning. A bases-loaded walk to Willowbrook junior Vincent Ippolito brought in the Warriors’ first run

of the inning. Willowbrook scored its next run of the inning on a West Chicago error. A groundout by senior Aiden Baerenklau drove in the Warriors’ third run of the inning.

Willowbrook faced Lake Park— the sectional’s No. 2 seed—in Saturday’s regional final. The Warriors played the game on their home field, but Lake Park was the home team in the game due to its better seed.

Senior Dylan Jenkins pitched the first four innings of Saturday’s game for the Warriors. He allowed five hits, two earned runs and one walk while striking out three batters. Senior Owen Riesen relieved Jenkins during the fifth inning. Riesen retired all six batters he faced.

Baerenklau scored the Warriors’ only run in Saturday’s game. He doubled to lead off the top of the second

Willowbrook scored one run in the top of the second inning to take a 1-0 lead. The Lancers scored one run in the fourth inning to even the score at 1-1. Lake Park scored three runs in the fifth inning to take a 4-1 lead. The Lancers went on to defeat the Warriors 4-1 to win the regional title and advance to this week’s St. Charles North Sectional.

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Weder jumps to a third-place finish at Class 3A state meet

Standout Warrior clears 6 feet, 7 inches in the final

Senior Evan Weder of Willowbrook’s boys track and field team delivered a third-place finish in the high jump at the IHSA Class 3A state meet, which took place Friday and Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Weder was one of 15 jumpers to clear 6 feet, 4 inches during the preliminary round at the state meet. All 15 of those jumpers advanced to the Class 3A final.

Weder cleared 6 feet 7 inches to place third in Saturday’s final. He earned All-State recognition for his

third-place performance.

West Aurora junior Kewon Marshall won first-place honors, while junior Voldy Makabu of Champaign’s Centennial High School finished second. Marshall and Makabu both cleared 6 feet, 8¼ inches during Saturday’s final.

Two other Willowbrook athletes—juniors Jaylin Miller and Jaden Royal—competed at the state meet. Royal participated in the triple jump at the state meet. He traveled 42 feet, 6 inches in his best effort of the preliminary round to place 32nd in the Class 3A standings. The top 12 competitors from the preliminary round advanced to the final.

Miller ran the 100-meter dash at the state meet. He finished the race in 11.24 seconds in the preliminary round, placing 57th among that event’s Class 3A competitors at the state meet. The nine fastest runners from the preliminary heats of the 100-meter dash advanced to the final.

Four Rams run at the Class 3A state meet Glenbard East’s 4 x 200-meter relay foursome of junior Amonte Cook, sophomore Michael Orive, senior Joey Rosenthal and junior Josh Roimicher posted a finishing time of 1 minute, 29.99 seconds in the preliminary round of the state meet. The

four Rams placed 26th among all of the Class 3A relay teams that competed in that event in Charleston. The top nine relay teams from the preliminary heats advanced to the final.

Roimicher ran the 100-meter dash at the state meet. He finished his preliminary-round race in 11.16 seconds, placing 51st among all of the Class 3A participants in that event. The nine fastest runners from the preliminary heats advanced to the final of the 100-meter dash.

A pair of Broncos compete at the Class 2A state meet in Charleston Two members of the Montini

Catholic boys track and field team participated in the Class 2A state meet in Charleston.

Junior Nolan Ferris of the Broncos ran in the 3,200-meter final at the state meet. He finished the race of approximately 2 miles in a 25thplace time of 10 minutes, 1.17 seconds.

Senior Collin Angelakos competed in the shot put at the Class 2A state meet.

The top 12 athletes from the state meet’s preliminary round advanced to the final. Angelakos delivered a throw that traveled 38 feet, 9¾ inches to place 38 th in the preliminary round.

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Warriors complete season with a loss to Benet Academy

Redwings connect for three homers during their 10-3 win in a regional final

The Willowbrook softball team’s 2024 season ended with Saturday’s 10-3 loss to Benet Academy in an IHSA Class 4A regional final at Hinsdale Central High School.

The Warriors finished their season with a 21-11 record.

Benet Academy advanced to this week’s sectional at Marist High School in Chicago. Benet is the sectional’s No. 2 seed. Willowbrook was the sectional’s No. 7 seed.

The Warriors opened the post-season with a 4-3 win over Oak Lawn Community High School in a regional semifinal on May 22.

Oak Lawn scored two runs in the fourth inning to take a 2-0 lead over Willowbrook. The Warriors scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 3-2 lead. Oak Lawn evened the score at 3-3 when it scored one run in the top of the seventh inning. The Warriors then scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Senior Lindsey Rugg went 3-for4 and drove in one run for Willowbrook in last week’s regional semifinal. Sophomore Delaney Smrz went 2-for-4. Sophomore Marli Smrz went 1-for-1 and drove in one run.

Rugg doubled to lead off the bottom of the seventh inning. Junior Isabel Bates, who was intentionally walked later in the inning, scored the winning run on an Oak Lawn error.

Senior Karman Rowe pitched a complete game for the Warriors in their victory in the regional semifinal. Rowe recorded 10 strikeouts in the circle. She allowed eight hits, two earned runs and three walks.

• Finals

Benet, which drilled three home runs in Saturday’s regional final, scored four runs in the game’s first inning. The Redwings piled on five more runs in the bottom of the second inning to take a 9-0 lead. Benet launched a two-run homer in the first inning. A three-run homer in the second inning pushed the Redwings’ lead to 7-0. A solo homer in the fourth inning accounted for the game’s final run.

Willowbrook scored all three of its runs in the top of the third inning.

Rugg doubled to drive in senior Isabella Dugo. Rowe’s triple drove in Rugg. A single by Marli Smrz drove in Rowe.

Rams struggle in a regional semifinal against South Elgin

Glenbard East opened the post-season with a 14-0 loss to South Elgin in last week’s IHSA Class 4A regional semifinal at Lake Park High School in Roselle.

The Rams finished their season with an overall record of 19-8.

South Elgin scored two runs in the first inning of the regional semifinal, which lasted for five innings. The Storm added one run in the second inning and exploded for 11 runs in the third inning. South Elgin cranked a pair of home runs in the game—a two-run homer in the first inning and a three-run homer in the third inning.

Lake Park defeated South Elgin 2-1 in nine innings in Friday’s regional final. The Lancers advanced to this week’s sectional at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates.

(Continued from page 14) inning and later scored on a Lake Park error.

Willowbrook finished its season with an overall record of 24-11-2.

After coming from behind to beat Timothy Christian, Montini falls to Wheaton Academy

Montini Catholic hosted an IHSA Class 3A regional in Lombard last week. The Broncos rallied to beat Timothy Christian 4-3 in nine innings in a regional semifinal on May 23. Montini’s season ended with a 5-1 loss to Wheaton Academy in Saturday’s regional final.

The Broncos concluded their season with an overall record of 2313-1. Wheaton Academy advanced to this week’s Class 3A sectional at Sycamore High School.

Timothy Christian scored three runs in the top of the first inning of last week’s regional semifinal against Montini. The Broncos held the Trojans scoreless for the next eight innings.

Montini scored one run in the fourth inning and sent the game into extra innings by scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Junior Drew Church of the Broncos delivered the game-winning hit against Timothy Christian. Church’s two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning drove in senior Quinn Boyer to end the game.

Montini senior Jack Calcagno settled down after allowing three runs in

Broncos pound Trinity in a regional semifinal before losing a regional final to Fenwick

Montini completed its season with Friday’s 3-0 loss to Fenwick in an IHSA Class 3A regional final at Triton College in River Grove.

The Broncos finished their season with a 12-22 record. Fenwick advanced to this week’s Glenbard South Sectional. Earlier this week, Fenwick faced St. Francis in a sectional semifinal. The winner of that game will play Elmwood Park or Glenbard South in this Saturday’s sectional final.

Fenwick is the sectional’s No. 3 seed. Montini was the sectional’s No. 6 seed. Elmwood Park is the No. 1 seed. St. Francis is the No. 2 seed, while Glenbard South is the No. 4 seed.

Montini opened the post-season with a 12-2 win over Trinity in a regional semifinal at the Trinity Regional at Triton College.

The Broncos bashed 19 hits in last week’s five-inning win over Trinity.

Three Montini players drilled home runs in the contest. Junior Katherine Filkowski and freshman Cedona Barrett hit back-to-back solo homers to lead off the bottom of the fourth inning. Montini freshman Bridget Ryan hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning to end the game.

Barrett went 4-4 and drove in one run in the regional semifinal. Ryan went 3-for-3 with three RBIs. Senior Kassandra Gutierrez went 3-for-4 and drove in two runs. Filkowski went 2-for-4 with one RBI. Freshman Aubry Raffen went 1-for-2 and drove in two runs.

Junior Ariana Macias pitched a complete game for Montini in the regional semifinal. Macias recorded eight strikeouts in five innings in the circle. She allowed four hits and two walks and didn’t give up any earned runs. At the plate, Macias went 2-for4 and drove in one run.

After connecting for 19 hits in the regional semifinal against Trinity, the Broncos managed just one hit—a seventh-inning single by Ryan—in Friday’s regional final against Fenwick.

The Friars’ pitcher piled up 16 strikeouts and allowed six walks during the game.

Macias allowed three runs, eight hits and two walks. She struck out two Fenwick batters. The Friars scored two runs in the first inning and added one more run in the fifth inning.

the first inning of the regional semifinal. In six innings on the mound, Calcagno allowed two hits and one walk. He recorded 11 strikeouts.

Senior Cash Campbell relieved Calcagno on the mound and threw two scoreless innings for the Broncos. Church then pitched a scoreless ninth inning.

Montini senior Dominic Catalano hit a single during the bottom of the seventh inning. Timothy Christian committed two errors during that inning. One of those errors allowed Catalano to cross the plate and even the score at 3-3.

Wheaton Academy scored two runs in the first inning of Saturday’s regional final on the Broncos’ home field.

The Warriors scored those two runs on a two-run home run. Montini, which played the game as the road team (the Warriors were the better seed in the Sycamore Sectional), scored in the top of the fifth inning to cut Wheaton Academy’s lead to 2-1. Boyer drove in Montini’s lone run of Saturday’s game with a sacrifice fly.

The Warriors then scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 5-1 lead. Wheaton Academy connected for five hits during that inning.

Sophomore Blake Heyer pitched five innings for the Broncos during Saturday’s regional final. Heyer allowed seven hits. He issued three walks and recorded seven strikeouts.

Weder finishes third in high jump

Willowbrook senior Evan Weder won the third-place medal in the high jump at the IHSA Class 3A boys track and field state meet, which ended on Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Weder and 14 other athletes cleared 6 feet, 4 inches during the preliminary round at the state meet. Those 15 jumpers advanced to the final. Weder cleared 6 feet, 7 inches during Saturday’s final to earn his thirdplace finish. Weder received AllState recognition for his standout performance at the state meet.

Willowbrook loses regional final against Benet Academy

The Willowbrook softball team closed out its season with Saturday’s 10-3 loss to Benet Academy in an IHSA Class 4A regional final at Hinsdale Central High School. The Warriors ended their season with an overall record of 21-11. Willowbrook advanced to the regional final with its 4-3 win over Oak Lawn Community High School in a regional semifinal in Hinsdale on May 22. One photo from Saturday’s regional final shows Willowbrook senior catcher Isabella Dugo (above) waiting for a throw to arrive at home plate. Another photo from Saturday shows senior Lindsey Rugg (No. 40 - right) of the Warriors scoring a run in the third inning. The Warriors scored all three of their runs in that inning. Dugo walked to lead off the inning. She scored on Rugg’s double. Senior Karman Rowe tripled to drive in Rugg. Rowe then scored on a single by sophomore Marli Smrz.

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