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Scout organizes service to honor deceased veterans

Cremains of seven Villa Park veterans sat in funeral home for decades

STAFF REPORT

The efforts of an area scout led to Saturday’s moving ceremony outside of Steuerle Chapel Funeral Home in Villa Park.

The ceremony honored seven deceased Villa Park veterans whose cremains had been in the funeral home’s basement for decades.

Earlier this week, those veterans were laid to rest with military honors at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, near Joliet.

Cooper Merrinette, who recently finished his sophomore year at Downers Grove South High School, is a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 99 in Downers Grove. The rank of Life is the second-highest attainable rank in the Boy Scouts of America, below Eagle.

As his Eagle Scout project, Merrinette worked to honor deceased veterans of the United States Armed Forces whose remains sat at funeral homes for years without receiving a proper burial.

Cooper’s father Jeff is the Scoutmaster of Troop 99 and a member of Downers Grove Moose Lodge 1535. Jeff Merrinette subscribes to a magazine that included a story about veterans’ cremains that had been stored in a funeral home for several years, and efforts to arrange their burial.

“I kind of used that as a base,” said Cooper Merrinette while describing his Eagle Scout project. “I went on a search to find any veterans’ cremains in funeral homes in the area.”

While conducting his search, the scout connected with Steuerle Chapel Funeral Home, located at 350 S. Ardmore Ave. The funeral home’s owner—Robert Van Staalduinen— also owns Knollcrest Funeral Home in Lombard. Van Staalduinen took

over the ownership of Steuerle Funeral Home from Hank Ebeling in 2020. Ebeling owned the Villa Park funeral home for nearly 25 years.

Archie Price preceded Ebeling as Steuerle’s owner. Price owned the funeral home from 1969 to 1996. Price died in 2010.

“When we took over the operations [at Steuerle], we found a lot of cremains,” said Van Staalduinen after Saturday’s outdoor service in his funeral home’s rear parking lot.

“It’s a common problem for funeral homes.”

Van Staalduinen said that after taking ownership of Steuerle in 2020, he and his staff found the cremains of seven veterans and more than 30 other people in the funeral home’s basement. In addition to attempting to track down relatives of the deceased, Van Staalduinen and his colleagues conducted genealogy traces and contacted Veterans Administration hospitals.

“Some didn’t have family,” Van Staalduinen said. “Mr. Price cared for them, free of charge, because if they are part of your community, you take care of your community. That’s just what we have to do.”

After connecting with Cooper Merrinette, Van Staalduinen was eager to work with him to honor the deceased veterans whose cremains hadn’t been buried.

Play at the plate Graduation day at Willowbrook

“When he came to us, we said we’d love to honor these guys and lay them at rest properly,” Van Staalduinen stated after Saturday’s ceremony. “We’re very proud of Cooper. Today’s service is exactly what I would want. For them to languish and not be recognized is not OK.”

Freshman Lindsey Rugg of the Willowbrook softball team is pictured while attempting to score a run during Friday’s game at Downers Grove South. Rugg tried to score from second base on a single by sophomore Katelyn Cox in the top of the second inning, when the game was tied at 2-2. Downers Grove South’s catcher tagged Rugg out at home plate for the third out of the inning. The Mustangs went on to defeat the Warriors 7-3 in the West Suburban Gold Conference contest. Wil-

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lowbrook rebounded from Friday’s loss to post an 11-2 win in Saturday’s game at Hinsdale Central. The Warriors bashed three home runs in the second inning of Saturday’s non-conference battle against the Red Devils of the West Suburban Silver Conference. Senior Annemarie Knudtson, freshman Isabella Dugo and sophomore Kayleigh Dennison provided the home runs. Dennison (No. 5) is pictured in the background of the above photo. For more about the Warriors, see page 14.

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ceremony that began at 9 a.m. The others participated in the ceremony that started at 11 a.m. The photo shows members of the Willowbrook Senior Choir performing during the day’s first service. For more photos, see Page 4.

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Cooper Merrinette, who is a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 99 of Downers Grove, organized Saturday afternoon’s service to honor seven deceased Villa Park veterans. The service took place outside of Steuerle Chapel Funeral Home, located at 350 S. Ardmore Ave. Merrinette is pictured during the ceremony to recognize the seven deceased veterans, whose cremains had been in the basement of the funeral home for decades. Three of the seven veterans served in World War I. Three served in World War II, while one served in the Korean War. Merrinette, who recently finished his sophomore year at Downers Grove South High School, organized Saturday’s tribute as part of his Eagle Scout project. On Wednesday, June 21, Merrinette and his father Jeff—who is Troop 99’s Scoutmaster—attended a military service at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. The seven veterans’ cremains were laid to rest following that service.

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Two transfer students win EU’s ‘Intellectual Curiosity’ Competition

Two students with a passion for science and medicine, and who are transferring to Elmhurst University this fall, have been named the first-place winners of the 2023 Elmhurst University Intellectual Curiosity Scholarship Competition.

Kaitlyn Vess, who is transferring to Elmhurst from a school in her home state of Texas; and Lola Shittu, who is transferring from Oakton College in Des Plaines, were each awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship for up to two years of study at Elmhurst.

All admitted transfer students with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or above were invited to participate in the Intellectual Curiosity

Scholarship Competition, which was launched in 2020 to support the enrollment of transfer students interested in pursuing their intellectual curiosity through education.

In the first round, applicants were asked to write an essay about a defining moment when their curiosity drove them to explore something in a different way; and, how that moment would shape their potential at Elmhurst and beyond.

Vess, who plans to major in biology and play on the women’s soccer team at Elmhurst, wants to become a veterinarian. In her essay, she described how Sy Montgomery’s book The Soul of an Octopus changed the way she

understood the minds of animals and how she interacts with them. She says that attending Elmhurst will enhance her intellectual curiosity and help her prepare for veterinary school.

Shittu says her love of books inspired her to leave her home in Nigeria and come to the U.S. to pursue higher education.

Her defining moment came during a research course she took at Oakton, when her curiosity about what seemed to be contaminating an experiment led to an exciting discovery. Shittu plans to study nursing at Elmhurst before becoming a nurse and eventually, a doctor.

During the second round of the

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Courtesy of Sergi Farms LLC, the Wildflower Café at Elmhurst Hospital on May 9 served more than 2,600 tacos to nurses, employees, physicians and visitors in recognition of National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week. Pictured are (from left): Will Sutila, Elmhurst; Elmhurst Hospital RNs Emily Kinney, Jen Troutman and Melissa Granger; and Joe Sergi, Elmhurst.

competition on June 7, participants formed teams to compete in an academic trivia contest on topics ranging from U.S. history to physics. Each member of the winning team was awarded a $2,000 renewable scholarship for up to two years of study.

All students who submitted essays and participated in the second round of the competition received a $500 renewable scholarship for up to two years of study.

During the awards ceremony, University president Troy D. VanAken

congratulated all of the students, not only for participating in the competition but also for deciding to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

“You all are here because you have an intellectual curiosity that drives you,” he said. “You also understand that college offers the kind of environment where you can follow that curiosity wherever it leads.”

For more information about EU’s transfer programs, (630) 617-3400 or visit Elmhurst.edu.

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Villa Park Police Department begins Independence Day safety campaign

Extended traffic patrols began on June 16, and will continue until July 5

The Villa Park Police Department announced last week its plans for stepped-up traffic enforcement during the Fourth of July holiday period.

The safety campaign, which features increased patrols, began on Friday, June 16. It will continue through the early-morning hours of Wednesday, July 5, to encompass three weekends leading up to Independence Day.

“It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink, use marijuana or other

drugs,” stated Villa Park Police Sgt. James Cihak. “Our officers will be working around the clock to keep impaired drivers off the roads and enforce all other traffic laws. We’re doing it to save lives.”

The Villa Park Police Department, which will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local police and sheriff’s departments for the increased statewide enforcement effort, urges motorists to follow these tips to ensure a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday period:

• Designate a sober driver and give them your keys before you go out.

• Don’t let friends or family members drive under the influence.

• If you are drunk or impaired by marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass transit, use your favorite ride-sharing app, or call a sober friend or family member to get home safely.

• Promptly report drunk drivers to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 911.

• Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears a seat belt. It’s not only the law, but also your best defense against an impaired driver.

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” programs are made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The traffic enforcement period runs concurrently with a media campaign reminding motorists that “It’s Not a Game” to drive impaired.

Veterans remembered

The speakers during Saturday’s service to honor seven deceased Villa Park veterans included DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy and Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone (pictured above). Cooper Merrinette, a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 99 of Downers Grove, organized the service outside of Steuerle Chapel Funeral Home. Merrinette arranged the service as part of his Eagle Scout project. He is pictured (right) after the ceremony with his father Jeff—who is Troop 99’s Scoutmaster. Saturday’s service also included music from bagpiper Brian Costello (left). In addition to playing an opening hymn, Costello closed the service by playing “Amazing Grace.”

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The seven deceased Villa Park veterans who were honored during Saturday’s service are: Charles Doswell (World War I, died in 1977), Frank Bonfield (World War I, died in 1989), Stanley Ohlman (World War I, died in 1973), William Hruska (World War II, died in 1993), Stanley Moldenhauer (World War II, died in 1982), Edwin Forsberg (World War II, died in 1990) and Floyd Haynes (Korean War, died in 1982).

“There was a lot of paperwork, but we got it all done,” said Van Staalduinen in describing the efforts to track down military discharge papers and arrange for this week’s military service at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Cooper and Jeff Merrinette attended that service.

Saturday’s ceremony outside of Steuerle Funeral Home included remarks from DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy and Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone. Deacon Chris Cochran of Saint Alexander Church in Villa Park delivered words of remembrance and a prayer.

Collin Chuk, a 2020 Willowbrook High School graduate (and an Eagle Scout) who is now attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, sounded taps near the end of Saturday’s ceremony. Bagpiper Brian Costello played an opening hymn. Costello closed the service by playing “Amazing Grace.”

Van Staalduinen delivered stirring renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” during the ceremony. Additionally, a United States Army detail joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of Naperville and VFW Lilac Post 5815 in contributing to the solemn service.

“We designed the entire ceremony to be as respectful as we can to these men,” said Cooper Merrinette of Saturday’s tribute. “I was born in Korea, and I was adopted,” added Merrinette, who came to the United States when he was about six months old. “Personally, I’ve always had a huge respect for veterans, and I felt this was a proper and respectful way to honor them.”

Mariners close week with a meet against Bloomingdale

Visiting Barracudas earn a 361-260 victory

STAFF REPORT

The Villa Park Mariners continued their 2023 season in the DuPage Swim and Dive Conference with a pair of meets last week. The Mariners opened the week with a June 14 meet at Butterfield. Villa Park then faced Bloomingdale on Saturday at Jefferson Pool.

The Bullfrogs of Butterfield edged the Mariners 345-299 in last week’s meet in Lombard. Bloomingdale outscored Villa Park 361-260 in the team standings of Saturday’s meet.

The Mariners who earned two individual victories during Saturday’s battle against the Barracudas included Leighton Stempel, who won a pair of races in the 8-and-under girls level. She delivered her first-place finishes in the 25-meter butterfly, which she completed in 24.95 seconds, and the 25-meter breaststroke, which she finished in 28.45 seconds.

Caleb Vaughan of the Mariners contributed two wins in the 9-10 boys division on Saturday. He picked up his first win of the day the 50-meter butterfly, which he completed in 1 minute, 8.37 seconds. He won the 50-meter breaststroke (1:04.63) later in the meet.

Villa Park’s Liam Grobe also won two individual titles in the 9-10 boys level on Saturday. He won the 50-meter freestyle (53.91 seconds) and the 100-meter freestyle (2:00.58).

Ryan Mueller of the Mariners picked up two victories in the 11-12 boys division on Saturday. He won the 100-meter individual medley (2:03.55) and the 50-meter butterfly (1:02.71).

Lilly Buscher provided Villa Park with two wins in the 13-14 girls level of Saturday’s meet against Bloomingdale. She swam to first-place finishes in the 50-meter freestyle (37.43) and the 50-meter backstroke (44.53).

Alexander Dean of the Mariners raced to two wins in the 15-18 boys level during Saturday’s meet. He won

Obituary

JON R. SUTHERLAND, 79

Jon R. Sutherland, 79 years old, longtime Lombardian, died on Wednesday, June 14th, in Lisle.

He was the beloved husband of Carol Sutherland for 42 years; loving father of Eric (Hope) Sutherland and Beth Sutherland; devoted grandfather of Morgan and Grace; dear brother of the late Janice (Bob) Wahlstrom and the late Lois Sutherland.

Jon was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He served his country during Vietnam on the USS Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier.

After the war, Jon worked in banking for many years. He then worked in real estate appraisal and after a few years he started his own company, Sutherland Appraisal Services.

Jon has been a member of Community Presbyterian Church for over 40 years. During his time there he served on many boards and volunteered whenever he had the opportunity to do so.

In his free time, Jon could be

The Villa Park Mariners faced the Bloomingdale Barracudas in Saturday’s meet at Jefferson Pool. Bloomingdale outscored the Mariners 361-260 in the team competition. Villa Park’s swimmers who earned individual victories on Saturday included Caleb Vaughan, who won a pair of races in the 9-10 boys level. He is pictured (above) during his win in the 50-meter butterfly. Lilly Buscher of the Mariners is pictured (above right) as she finishes a first-place effort in the 13-14 girls division’s 50-meter backstroke. She delivered a win in the 50-meter freestyle earlier in the meet. Villa Park’s Alexander Dean swam to a pair of freestyle wins (the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle) in the 15-18 boys level on Saturday. He is pictured (right) during his victory in the 100-meter freestyle.

the 50-meter freestyle (28.77) and the 100-meter freestyle (1:05.86).

Villa Park’s other individual champions on Saturday included:

8-and-under girls: Maddie Lynch (50-meter freestyle; 52.65);

9-10 girls: Ariana Knudtson (50-meter freestyle; 51.54);

9-10 boys: Cillian Connolly (100-meter individual medley; 2:27.30) and Kyle VanKoughnet (50-meter backstroke; 1:14.51);

11-12 girls: Phoebe Aldana (50-meter butterfly; 39.78);

13-14 girls: Olivia Daly (50-meter breaststroke; 50.94);

13-14 boys: Ian Mueller (50-meter backstroke; 41.29);

15-18 girls: Grace Roscoe (50-meter breaststroke; 43.56);

15-18 boys: Benjamin Dean

(50-meter backstroke; 39.55).

Villa Park’s 8-and-under girls foursome of Kennedy Grobe, Maddie Lynch, Leighton Stempel and Penelope Kuhl won two relay races on Saturday. The four girls won the 100-meter medley relay (1:50.16) and the 100-meter freestyle relay (1:37.49).

The Mariners’ 9-10 boys foursome of Cillian Connolly, Caleb Vaughan, Owen Mohr and Liam Grobe won the 200-meter freestyle relay (3:39.39) during Saturday’s meet.

Villa Park’s winning relay teams against Bloomindale also included:

11-12 girls: Sophia Maffia, Brooke Turner, Colleen Pienkos and Phoebe Aldana (200-meter freestyle relay; 2:52.83);

11-12 boys: Gabriel Clark, Sean Daly, Ryan Mueller and Alex Carson (200-meter medley relay; 3:47.74);

girls division during her team’s June 14 meet at Butterfield. She won the 100-yard freestyle (1:17.63), the 50-yard butterfly (40.32) and the 50yard breaststroke (51.77).

Villa Park’s Phoebe Aldana also won three individual titles in last week’s meet at Butterfield. Competing in the 11-12 girls level, she won the 100-yard individual medley (1:17.50), the 50-yard butterfly (33.26) and the 50-yard breaststroke (40.47).

Kyle King of the Mariners won two races in the 8-and-under boys division during the meet at Butterfield. He won the 25-yard butterfly (37.80) and the 25-yard breaststroke (32.81).

(1:28.97).

The Mariners’ 9-10 girls foursome of Lydia Aldana, Ary Carolla, Elin Stempel and Ruth Aldana sailed to two relay victories against the Bullfrogs. The four Villa Park swimmers won the 200-yard medley relay (2:46.51) and the 200-yard freestyle relay (2:35.12).

Villa Park’s 9-10 boys quartet of Liam Grobe, Frankie Romano, Caleb Vaughan and Cillian Connolly secured two relay wins against Butterfield. The four Mariners won the 200-yard medley relay (3:45.24) and the 200-yard freestyle relay (3:07.96).

found belting out tunes with the West Towns Chorus of Downers Grove and most recently with the Chorus of DuPage in Naperville. He was also an active member of the Villa Park Kiwanis for many years.

Jon was a matter-of-fact man with a dry sense of humor. Friends and family will always remember him as a hard-working man who never hesitated to help or to just spin a great story or joke. He was incredibly proud of his Swedish heritage and loved dogs dearly.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 20, at Community Presbyterian Church, 1111 E. Madison St. in Lombard. Interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Hero Company, which helps to fund Service Dogs for Veterans, 4130 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 United States (https://theherocompany.co/pages/donate), are appreciated. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

15-18 girls: Tia Kelly, Hannah Daly, Grace Roscoe and Annabelle Thompson (200-meter freestyle relay; 2:21.64).

Elin Stempel of the Mariners won three individual races in the 9-10

Olivia Daly of Villa Park swam to a pair of victories against Butterfield. She earned her wins in the 1314 girls level with first-place efforts in the 100-yard individual medley (1:28.97) and the 50-yard butterfly

Villa Park’s season continues with this week’s meets against Bartlett and Hanover Park.

The Mariners traveled to Bartlett earlier this week. Villa Park will compete against Hanover Park this Saturday at Jefferson Pool.

VFW Post 2801’s Queen of Hearts contest continues this week

STAFF REPORT

The winner’s share of Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801’s current Queen of Hearts contest stands at over $13,100. That figure is sure to rise before the 8 p.m. drawing this Friday, June 23. The drawing will take place at the post, which is located at 39 E. St. Charles Road.

A five-pack of tickets in the Queen of Hearts drawing costs $5. Contestants do not need to be present at the Friday-night drawing. Tickets are on sale at the post throughout the week, up until a few minutes before the ticket drawing.

The contest features a board of 54 spaces that

represent a full deck of cards, including two jokers. Each card on the board is numbered and concealed. The ticket drum is cleared after each week’s drawing. Each Friday, the contest tickets that were sold during the week are spun in the rotating drum, and one ticket is selected. That ticket includes a number representing one of the spaces in which the card has not yet been revealed. If the card on that space contains the Queen of Hearts, the owner of the selected ticket claims the winner’s share.

The Queen of Hearts is still hiding behind one of 15 covered spaces on the contest board.

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Police

Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Addison

June 13

William A. Taylor, 35, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI near Route 83 and Frontage at 3 p.m.

June 12

A 40-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of Green Oakes Court at 11:05 p.m.

June 11

Mark J. Colletti, 66, of Addison, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage near Lake and 7th at 8:21 p.m.

Yovany A. Garcia-Garcia, 24, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI near Lake and Chesnut at 2:19 p.m.

Theron Edward Scott, 42, of Streamwood, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, parking where prohibited and no insurance near Lake and Greenbriar at 12:34 a.m.

A 38-year-old woman from Cape Coral, Fla., was charged with two counts of domestic battery at 2:06 a.m.

June 10

Michael J. Soverino, 18, of Addison, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and violation of liquor control act near Lincoln and

Adam at 6:54 p.m.

Miguel Savala, 18, of Addison, was charged with threatening a public official at 6:54 p.m.

June 9

Hector Perez-Trejo, 47, of Addison, was charged with DUI, making an improper U-turn, driving on a sidewalk and unlawful use of cannabis by a driver in the 100 block of W. Lake at 10:23 p.m.

June 8

Mario A. Gonzalez, 40, of Addison, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended and improper use of registration/title near Iowa and Palmer at 11:24 p.m.

Villa Park

June 10

Mark A. Mohamed, 19, of Villa Park, was charged with mob action—use of force, battery causing bodily harm and resisting a police officer while a 14-year-old male juvenile from Villa Park was charged with mob action—use of force and battery causing bodily harm in the 100 block of W. Sunset at 4:55 p.m.

A complainant in the 500 block of W. Division reported at 4:59 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed a vehicle that was parked in a lot. The vehicle was later recovered.

A complainant at a pharmacy in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt reported at 8:48 a.m. that a suspect removed items from display shelves and left without paying.

A complainant at a store in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 1:36 a.m. that an unknown suspect removed a wallet from a purse in a shopping cart.

A complainant at a store in the 1000 block of W. North reported at

two roofs under one

11:57 a.m. that an unknown suspect removed a firearm from a backpack that was left unattended.

A complainant at Willowbrook High School reported at 7:36 p.m. that a suspect battered them.

June 9

Sujithkumar Saravanakumar, 29, of Buffalo Grove, was charged with reckless driving near N. Addison and W. North at 11:41 p.m. Jesus Villarreal, 61, of Villa Park, was charged with disorderly conduct/breach of peace and resisting or obstructing a police officer in the 900 block of W. North at 9:41 p.m.

June 8

A complainant at a store in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 1:02 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed merchandise from the display shelf and left without paying.

June 7

A complainant at Willowbrook High School reported at 9:58 a.m. that a suspect battered them while on a school bus.

June 6

A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported at 8:46 a.m. that a suspect removed merchandise from the display shelves and left without paying.

A complainant in the 100 block of N. Charles reported at 1:02 p.m. that a suspect damaged a rear window of a vehicle parked in the parking lot and damaged their aquarium and terrarium.

June 5

Police said Syrus D. Bloomfield, 30, of Maywood, was arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of Will County near a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 9:11 p.m.

A vehicle rental company in the 600 block of S. Route 83 reported that a subject did not return a vehicle.

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Harvard reported at 4:13 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed a TV that was delivered to the front porch of a home.

A complainant in the 600 block of N. Addison reported at 3:32 p.m. that an unknown suspect damaged the air conditioning unit.

A complainant in the 500 block of N. Ellsworth reported at 3:59 p.m. that unknown suspects removed a shed from the back of the house.

June 3

A complainant in the 1-100 block of S. Monterey reported at 10:25 a.m. that an unknown suspect vandalized their vehicle with condiments.

A complainant in the 1-100 block of W. Highland reported at 10:29 p.m. that a suspect was harassing them via phone and text.

June 1

A complainant in the 700 block of N. Westmore reported at 11:47 p.m. that a suspect was harassing them via phone.

Fraud, identity theft

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

Bensenville

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

June 13, 9:21 p.m. in the 400 block of Green Street, officers responded to a disturbance call with an alleged intoxicated person. The suspect, Luis Sanchez Ortiz, 28, of Bensenville, was found to have an outstanding Indiana warrant, according to police. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail. BEPC2300487

June 12, 3:15 p.m. in the 1200 block of Elmhurst St., a complainant reported they were scammed out of money by an unknown suspect. This case is under investigation.

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June 12, 6:56 p.m. near W. Grand Ave. and S. York Road, Bensenville officers assisted Elmhurst police in stopping a stolen vehicle.

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June 12, 9:18 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. Center St., Darren M.

Nykaza, 31, of Addison, was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal trespass to property. BEPC2300484

June 12, 10:35 p.m. near N. Route 83 and Devon Avenue, Bensenville tactical officers attempted to pull over a car for speeding. After a short pursuit, the officers lost sight of the vehicle. The car was located a short time later. This incident is under investigation. BEPC2300485

June 11, 2:56 a.m. in the 300 block of Park Street, a complainant reported a known suspect allegedly stole his AirPods. This incident is under investigation. BEPC2300480

June 9, 8:50 a.m. near Canadian Pacific and N. York Road., a police sergeant on call reported Kansas City Locomotive #4719 pulling more than a hundred cars blocking railroad crossings at Church Rd., Addison St., Center St., and York Road longer than 10 minutes, causing traffic to back up. BEP23006534

June 9, 8:44 p.m. near N. Thorndale Ave. and N. Route 83, a traffic stop by a Bensenville tactical officer was made on a car with unlawful display of registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. BEPC2300478

June 9, 9:34 p.m. near southbound Route 53 and I-290, a complainant reported their rear license plate missing. BEPC2300479

June 9, 3:16 a.m. near S. York Road and E. Jefferson St., Steven N. Harris, 44, of Lincoln, Neb., was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and other traffic violation. BEPC2300476

June 9, 5:28 a.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road., a Bensenville officer assisted the Carol Stream Police Department in attempt to locate a known suspect in connection with the theft of a check. Unable to locate suspect currently. BEP23006527

June 8, 10:57 a.m. in the 400 block of York Road, a complainant reported that one of his vendors sent several bad checks to them. This case is under investigation. BEP23006481

June 8, 11:55 a.m. near N. York Rd. and E. Irving Park Rd., a Bensenville police detective unit received a hit on the license plate reader for a stolen vehicle driving down Irving Park Rd. Bensenville officers were able to recover the stolen vehicle. BEPC2300475

Taxi driver gets 25 years for sexually assaulting passenger

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that a taxicab driver who sexually assaulted a female customer in July 2017, has been sentenced to 25 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The state had asked for a sentence of between 50 to 60 years which is the maximum allowable under the law. Sandeep Arora, 49, formerly of Naperville, appeared in front of Judge Michael Reidy who handed

down the sentence. On March 28, following a six-day-long bench trial, Judge Reidy found Arora guilty of two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault (Class X felony), two counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felony), one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse (Class 2 felony) and one count of criminal sexual abuse (Class 4 felony).

On July 9, 2017, the victim left a Naperville establishment with a friend in a taxicab driven by Arora.

After Arora dropped off the other individual, he drove away and then sexually assaulted the victim partially ripping off some of her clothing

and leaving bruising and marks on her body. A short time later, Arora pulled his taxicab over and assaulted the victim a second time.

After the victim was able to free herself from the taxicab, she ran away, called a friend and hid in some bushes while she waited for her friend to arrive. The victim then went to the Naperville Police Department and reported the assault. An investigation into the matter led authorities to Arora as the man who sexually assaulted the woman.

Arora will be required to serve 19 ½ years of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

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DuPAGE DESTINATIONS Your Dining & Entertainment Guide to the Western Suburbs

Can’t-miss events throughout DuPage County

Editor’s note: Our next DuPage Destinations section will be published Thursday, July 13. If you have information on an event in DuPage County taking place after July 13 that you would like us to consider listing here, please email that information to: news1@rvpublishing.com

Fourth of July events

Bartlett: Fourth of July Festival—June 30 through July 4. Parade 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 2 from 1-3 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 4.

Bensenville: Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. Following the parade, come out to Redmond Park for LibertyFest— games, events, music and food. Vendor items are available for cash purchase only. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook: The village will be celebrating Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4, with the

annual celebration and fireworks show at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Access to the grounds starts at 3 p.m. There will be live bands performing at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fireworks start just after 9 p.m.

Burr Ridge: Fireworks at Walker Park Monday, July 3 starting at dusk. Food vendors selling snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be at the park starting at 5:30 p.m.

Carol Stream: An Independence Day concert and fireworks show will take place at the Carol Stream Town Center starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Fireworks will immediately follow the concert at around 9:15.

Downers Grove: The village is excited to bring everyone together to celebrate the Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 4, starting at 1 p.m. The parade travels south on Main Street, ending at Warren Avenue. Join your friends at the fireworks display. The show

starts at approximately 9:30 p.m. at 75th Street and Lemont Road.

Elmhurst: The 18th annual Elmhurst Running Club’s 4 on the 4th four-mile race starts at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 4.

Kids 1K (for ages 5-12) starts at 8:20.

Glen Ellyn: The village’s Fourth of July parade steps off near Falwell and Lambert at noon Tuesday, July 4. The grand marshal is Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams. Lake Ellyn Park will be the site of the fireworks show, which starts at dusk.

Hinsdale: Family Festival starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Burlington Park. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Sixth and Garfield streets.

Lombard: The village will be hosting a fireworks display on Tuesday, July 4, at Madison Meadow Park. The fireworks show will begin at dusk, or when the sky is completely dark. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, the display may be postponed or rescheduled.

Lisle: An Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023 beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Community Park. The show is expected to last approximately 25 minutes. There will be live bands starting at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Naperville: The city will host a fireworks show in celebration of Independence Day at the Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The Naperville Salute, featuring live music, food, beer and family fun celebrating our hometown heroes, takes place form June 30-July 3 at Rotary Hill.

Roselle: The tradition of fireworks is returning to Roselle again on Monday, July 3 at Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. This event with fun for the entire family includes food trucks along Bryn Mawr starting at 7:30 p.m., and a fireworks display at dusk.

Villa Park: The annual Independence Day Parade, hosted by VFW Post 2801, starts at 10 a.m., going west on Central to Harvard, South on Harvard to Madison, East on Madison to Summit, North on Summit to Park, and West on Park to Ardmore for dispersal.

Westmont: The annual Independence Day Celebration will be held at Ty Warner Park on Tuesday, July 4, starting at 4 p.m. and concluding with fireworks, which typically begin at 9:30 p.m. There will be food trucks, concessions, games, beer and live music.

Wheaton: The city’s fireworks show will take place at Graf Park on Monday, July 3.

There will be music, games, carnival rides and other activities starting at 5:30 p.m. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, starting at the intersection of Main Street and Wakeman Avenue.

Ongoing

North Suburban Carvers meetings

The North Suburban Carvers meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Wood Dale Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in carving, power carving, wood burning or special finishing techniques is welcome. North Suburban Carvers is a non-profit organization that promotes carving in the Chicago area. For more information, visit: northsurburbancarvers.com .org/calendar.aspx.

Now through Aug. 23

Music in the Park Bensenville

Recurring weekly on Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in downtown Bensenville, one of the area’s favorite summer concert series features great music, a classic car cruise night and a 50/50 split the pot raffle that benefits not for profit organizations in the community. Free. For more information on bands that will be performing, visit: https://www.bensenville. il.us/.

Now through July 27

Concerts on the Village Green

Burr Ridge

Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Drive, the concerts, recurring weekly, will be held outside on The Village Green. You may arrive as early as 6 p.m. to grab your spot and relax before the music begins. Seating is not provided, so please bring your own chairs, blankets, etc. Admission: free. For more information, visit: www.shopburrridge.com/event/ Concerts-on-The-Village-Green/2145570463.

Now through Aug. 9

Wednesday Nights Live

Elmhurst

Recurring Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst City Centre, 256 N. York St., enjoy the region’s top cover bands under the Umbrella Sky Installation. Free. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstcitycentre. com.

Now through Aug. 15

Summer Concert Series

Downers Grove

Recurring Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. at Fishel Park, 1036 Curtiss St., these free concerts feature rock, country, blues, and oldies bands. Watch the concerts in person at the park. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6 p.m. Music will play between 7 and See EVENTS, Page 10

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50¢ Boneless Wings LIMIT 12 (with side purchase)

$5 Sausage & Peppers ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$9 Pasta Marinara (add $2 for Vodka, Meat, Carbonara or Alfredo)

$10 Bacon Wrapped Pickle Spears

$10 Vegan Pasta Marinara

$4 Mimosa - $6 Tito’s Bloody Mary

$4.50 Miller Lite or $6 Import 22 oz. Drafts

$17 Bottles of Woodbridge House Wine

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$2 Beef/Pulled Pork Taco

$3 Chicken - Fish - Pork Belly - Steak

$4 Vegan Tacos - Impossible Meat - Chicken - Pork

$4 Cilantro Lime Rice or Seasoned Black Beans

$10 BACON Nachos

$4 Modelo Draft

$6 Don Julio Margaritas

$7 Don Julio Frozen Margaritas

$20 Any Mexican Beer Buckets

Vegan Chili Bowl - $7

Vegan Chicken Nuggets - $12

Vegan Meatballs - $15

Vegan Sausage and Peppers - $15

Vegan Chicken Sliders - $15

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FREE Bar Bingo/Kids eat free

10 and Under - Ask server for more details

$5 Gourmet Cheeseburger (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Wrapped Mushrooms

$8 Impossible Burger (with side purchase)

$5 U Call Its $8 and Under Wine/Liquor ONLY

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$5 Pulled Pork ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

$8 Vegan Chicken Parmesan ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$4 Drafts $8 and Under

Half Price Bottles of Wine $25 or More

1/2 Off any $20 or More Bourbon, Scotch or Whiskey

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$5 Pepper & Egg ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$15 Fish & Chips (1/2 Pound Alaskan White Fish)

$10 Bacon Stuffed Avocado

$8 Vegan Burrito (with side purchase)

$5 Stella Draft

$5 Crown or Titos

$25 High Noon Buckets

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$5 1/2 Lb BLT ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$10 BACON Croquettes

$8 Vegan Buffalo Chicken ‘Wich (with side purchase)

$5 Sam Seasonal Draft

$5 Proper Twelve Shot

$5 Absolut or Jameson

$22 Modelo Buckets

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Impossible Sliders - $16

Vegan Kabobs - $18

Vegan Southwest Quesadilla - $15

Impossible Burger - $17

Vegan Buffalo Chicken ‘Wich - $16

Vegan Chicken Parmesan ‘Wich - $18

36 Drafts HHH

350 Bourbons, Scotches & Whiskeys

Vegan Pasta - $14

Vegan Chicken Burrito - $18

Vegan Stuffed Peppers - $25

Vegan Sides - $5

10” Vegan Cheese Pizza - $13

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream - $5

3 Layer Vegan/Gluten Free Cake - $7

99¢ Chicken Tenders ~ SLIDERS ~

$2 Grilled Chicken - Meatball - Pulled Pork

$3 Burger - Fish - Pork Belly

$4 Vegan Chicken or Impossible Slider

$5 Italian Beef ‘Wich

$8 Medium Cheese Pizza - $3 Full Toppings

$12 XL Cheese Pizza - $4 Full Toppings

$4 Well Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka & Whiskey

$4 House Wine (Woodbridge)

$5 Blue Moon Drafts

$15 Domestic Buckets - $20 Import Buckets

$8 Jefferson Old Fashioned

$5 Jefferson 1.25 oz. Pour

She will play works by Beethoven, Mozart, J.S. Bach and Camille Saint-Saëns. Sylvia recently celebrated practicing 2,300 consecutive days.

DuPAGE DESTINATIONS

Violinist Sylvia Pine to perform in concert

The Summer Music at Bethel concert series will present 11-year-old violinist and singer Sylvia Pine in concert on Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst. Artistic Director Jeffrey Panko of the concert series will accompany her on the piano.

The concert will include violin sonatas by Beethoven and Mozart, a partita by J.S. Bach, Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns and two vocal selections by Franz Schubert and W.A. Mozart.

Daughter of the internationally acclaimed concert violinist Rachel Barton Pine, Sylvia’s exceptional talents have been recognized worldwide and her recent accomplishments include performances in Carnegie Hall, the Musikverein (Vienna) and the Royal Albert Hall (London).

Described as “adorable and formidable” by the Illinois Times, 11-yr.old Sylvia Pine began violin studies at age two with Isabelle Rozendaal and currently studies with Davis

King at the Music Institute of Chicago as an Artists of Tomorrow Merit Scholar. She made her radio debut in October 2018 on the nationally syndicated classical music radio program Performance Today®. At a recent concert she celebrated 2,300 consecutive daily practice sessions.

In addition to music, Miss Pine enjoys reading, writing stories, playing in the woods, drawing, and learning about different species of mythical creatures. She is vegan and loves all animals.

Recently, she has become active in helping support efforts to save the pangolins, the most trafficked mammals in the world.

The concert will last approximately one hour with one short intermission. A reception will follow the concert. Bethel summer concerts are non-ticketed events. A freewill donation will be taken at the door.

Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst.

notice’ to be required for renewing contracts

Illinois residents will now be given clear notice on contracts that automatically renew, thanks to a law sponsored by state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

“Automatic renewal contracts can be confusing, and businesses take advantage of this all the time,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This new law will ensure residents give clear consent when entering into a contract so they are not charged for services they do not need or want.”

Glowiak Hilton’s measure requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of a contract’s automatic renewal terms, including that the contract will continue until the consumer cancels, the dead-

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line to cancel before being charged for the renewal, the amount of recurring charges, and the length of the renewal terms. For contracts lasting twelve months or more and that automatically renew for more than one month, customers must receive notice at least 30 days before the renewal.

“This law will prevent businesses from robbing residents,” said Glowiak Hilton. “No business in Illinois should be allowed to manipulate someone by not providing the right information about what they are selling to them.”

Editor’s note: This was submitted by the office of State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

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8:30 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, visit: www.dgparks.org/summer-concert-series.

Now through Aug. 20

Marvelocity: The art of Alex Ross Elmhurst

Recurring daily at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., this exhibit celebrates one of the greatest artists in the field of comic books. From his home in the Chicago area, Ross has revitalized classic superheroes into works of fine art by illustrating characters such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Storm from the X-Men, the Avengers, Black Panther and many more for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit: www.elmhurstartmuseum.org/exhibitions/marvelocity/.

Now through Aug. 30

Arbor Evenings Lisle

Recurring weekly on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Unwind with family and friends on Wednesday evenings at The Morton Arboretum this summer. Mingle as you enjoy live music surrounded by beautiful trees on the picturesque Frost Hill. Admission: $8 for members, $13 for nonmenbers. For more information and a performance schedule, visit: https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/events/arbor-evenings.

Now through Aug. 31

Rock ‘N Wheels Addison

Recurring Thursdays from 6-10 p.m. presented by the Village of Addison, Rock ‘N Wheels features vintage vehicles, great bands from the area and food tents. Admission: free. For more information and a schedule of bands, visit: www.ithappensinaddison.com/events.

Sylvia Pine, who is 11 years old, will perform a free violin concert on Friday, July 7 at Bethel United Church of Christ.

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VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE 12 MONTH FISCAL YEAR JANUARY

1, 2022 – DECEMBER 31, 2022

Pursuant to 30 ILCS 15/1 of the State Statutes, the following is a statement of receipts and disbursements and a summary of operations of the funds of the Village of Bensenville for the 12-month fiscal year January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

ENGLISH, VINCENT; SCANLAN, PATRICK; JONES, CHRISTOPHER; NAVARRO, JOSE; REYNOLDS, BRANDON; LABUZ, WALTER; HERRERA, SAUL; MACZKO, JEFFREY; MATHEW, LIBU; LARSON, MICHAEL; FLYNN, SEAN; LA PORTE, RICHARD; CASILLAS, KRISTIAN; SMITH, VINCE; KOTLEWSKI, STEVEN

SCAPE SUPPLY, LLC $5,052; BODY MASTERS $5,055; AVION CONSULTANTS, LLC $5,063; M.E. SIMPSON COMPANY, INC. $5,160; PARKVILLE AUTO BODY, INC. $5,179; BRIGHT DIRECTIONS $5,200; WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC $5,345; ILLINOIS TENT RENTALS $5,459; WEST CENTRAL MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE

SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES RECEIVED:

GENERAL FUND: Property Tax

$5,259,741; Road & Bridge Tax $261,118; Utility Tax $1,586,726; Hotel/Motel Tax

$225,529; Amusement Tax $167,055; Telecom Tax $468,111; Licenses & Permits $1,282,032; Charges For Service

$4,291,633; Fines & Forfeits $1,310,051; Sales Taxes $7,505,195; Income Tax

$3,089,191; Auto Rental Tax $10,504; Franchise Cable Fee $167,441; Replacement Tax $684,976; State Use Taxes $761,806; Cannabis Tax $30,499; Video Gaming Tax

$265,410; Investment Income $76,332; Donations & Sponsorships $144,767; Other

Revenues $186,716

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS: Motor Fuel Tax $425,261; MFT Renewal Tax

$320,127; Government Grants $403,156; Investment Income $62,400

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS: Property Tax

$457,376; Investment Income $7,776

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS: Property Tax $6,938,413; Licenses & Permits

$270,607; Sales Taxes $4,609,614; Franchise Cable Fee $9,753; Government Grants $2,109,480; Investment Income

$7,317; Reimbursements & Other Revenues

$18,948,565

ENTERPRISE FUNDS: Charges for Services $13,829,474; Fines & Forfeits

$1,645; Grants $4,153; Other Revenues

$12,714

PENSION TRUST FUNDS: Employer

Contributions $7,153,588; Plan Member

Contributions $372,596; Investment Income ($3,669,640)

COMPENSATION FOR PERSONNEL

SERVICES:

$0 - $24,999: YOO, JENNIFER; ZAGE, ZACHARY; STREICH, ERIC; BELMONTE, WILLIAM; STOLTMAN, JAMES; CROOK, BECCA; CHAMBERS, ROBERT; KING, RAYMOND; THOMASY, NICOLE; MARCOTTE, KAREN; WASOWICZ, MARC; ORLIK, DYLAN; ROWE, RONALD; SHEPHERD, BRANDON; APONTE, KASSANDRA; FEDDERSEN, CASSIDY; ORR, MICHAEL; HUFFMAN, LEILA; HORVATH, KAYLA; MANIERI, STEVEN; PLATEK, ALEXANDRA; ROMAS JR, STEPHAN; KOZY, ANNETTE; JAMES, THOMAS ; BRUCE, DHARMA; MASON, JORY; CAMPO, DONALD; CASTELLANOS, ALISSON; WALSH, MADISON; ARNOLD, LILA; UBHI, MANTEJ; NIELSEN, LAURAE; CASTRO-BOTELLO, MARIA; LIVINGSTON, AVERY; CARMONA, ROSA; FREY, MARIE; PANICOLA, NICHOLAS ; STREPKA, MICHELLE; WHYTE, ALEXANDER; SANTOYO, BELEN; LEE CARACCI, JORDAN; KOCH, ZACHARY; MEDINA, DUDIVAN; BARR, WILLIAM; NIEMIRSKI, MICHAL; WILKENS, ZOE; STACHURSKI, ALEXANDER; MEDINA, MARCO; CULBERSON, HUNTER; CALIENDO, JENNIFER; ALVARADO, NAOMI; DRAKE, BARBARA; STOKLOSA, LAUREN; RATKOVICH, DAVID; SZALTIS, JARED; HURTADO, ARIANA; JARECKI, SYLVIA; WRZECIONA, MADELINE; BURCH, DAVID; VAZQUEZ, ABRAHAM; DAL, BRENDON; ORAHA, DOUGLAS; MEYER, JESSICA; VAZQUEZ, DAVID; FEDDERSEN, LUCAS; WASSMANN, AUGUST; HURDER, TIA; CARDENAS, ITHZIA; MORONEY, LIAM; IBARRA SALAZAR,

FRANCISCO; BUENO, SONIA; NELSON, KYLE; NELSON, JESSE; STILTNER, BRANDON; MITCHELL, KYLE; BUSH, MARGARET; MIRANDA, MARGARITA; MILLARD, MARIA; FLORES, ANGELINA; CEASER, HANNAH; AGUILAR, ANTHONY; SCIORTINO, PETER ; JOHNSON, DELILAH; MITCHELL, RYAN; BDZOCH, DANNY; FRANZ, ANN; LOMAX, MCLANE; PEREZ, ARMANDO; MCELROY, MATTHEW; REYES, ESTHER; PEREZ-GARCIA, MIGUEL; MILLARD, ADAM; MARKS, DEXTER; FAWELL, KELSEY; URBAN, KRZYSZTOF; ZAPF, RICHARD; QUINN, NANCY; WRONKIEWICZ, VICTORIA; STAWSKI, NICOLE; MONTEMAYOR, JAVIER; SCALONE, VINCENT; DUFFY, BRYAN; LECLAIRE, MICHAEL; KELLY, ASHLEY; ANDRADE, MARIA ; URBAN, HELENA ANNA; MITTVICK, ELIZABETH; BUSH, COLE; BRITO, ELVIA; FUENTES, CARLOS; PEREZ, REYES; CASILDO, DAISY; CAMPOS, MANUEL; GONZALEZ, JOSEPH; GREEN, JAY

$25,000 – 49,999: RAMIREZ, ANGEL; GENNETT, JAMES; ZAGER, BASIL; RIVERA, MARIA; MORTLEY, ANTHONY; BROOKS, TYRONE; WILSON, BEVERLY; CARRERA, ASAEL; TYK, ROWAN; LANPHIER, ERIK; ABDUR-RAFIA, JAMEEL; RODRIGUEZ, UBALDO; CAMPUZANO, YOLANDA; PANOS, JOANNIS; TESSLER, DONALD; DE SIMONE, FRANK; CRUZ, MARIA; REYES, NATALIE; PASSIALIS, ROSANNE; ARQUETTE, NICHOLAS; JUAREZ, JESSICA; OLIVA, CHRISTOPHER; VAN ALLEN, NINA

$50,000 – 74,999: ARNESON-LEE, ALYSSA; SKURSKI, STEPHEN; HERFF, KIMBERLY; BUSH, KIMBERLY; LAVORATA, VIRGINIA; RILEY, STEPHEN; MUNOZ, NATHANIEL; LEHMAN, THOMAS; TARNACKI, THOMAS; HAMPTON, MARIA; POWERS, EDILIA; THORPE, THOMAS; MOZURAITIS, MARIUS; GOLUCH, PATRICIA; MILLER, ALAN; BARAN, CAROL; ARTMAN, ANTHONY; VANDENBRANDEN, STEVEN; PULASKI, MONIKA; MLYNEK, KARINA; DACIC, JOVANA; GAERLAN, COLIN; ZAPOTOCZNY, RAFAL; ALLER, KEITH; CZERWIN, LOUIS; NORRIS, CHAD; LUSTRO, JOHN; LUCHT, LISA; D’AQUILA, SUSAN; HERFF, RONALD; BERANEK, MICHAEL; FERGUSON, GARY; WILLIAMSEN, COREY $75,000 – 99,999: SCHULTZ, DONALD; TRUJILLO, RODRIGO; KRAJEWSKI, ADAM; MARTIN, WILLIAM; BARBA, JACK; KOWALCZYK, CHRISTOPHER; GREB, GREGORY; KNEIFEL, DAVID; PHELAN, BRIAN; ATKINS, NATHANIEL; ACKERMAN, JOSEPH; CONTRERAS, CLAUDIA; VIGER, SCOTT; LAVINE, CHRISTOPHER; BENNETT, TERRY; LYNAUGH, JOSEPH; PIETRASZEK, ANDRZEJ; LEYVA, MARISOL; JACKSON, JOHN; PALUMBO, FRANK; GUEST, SHARON; ORTIZ, JUAN; WRONKIEWICZ, THADDEUS; RIBANDO, MARY; SUMNER, ANTHONY; TYSON, JASON; KADLEC, ADAM; SZABELSKI, RYAN

$100,000 – 124,999: POZSGAY, KURTIS; SWAYNE, MARK; HEPPERT, CHRISTOPHER; PALASIEWICZ, MICHAEL; STEPHENS, DEXTER; MIRANDOLA, CARMEN; FINNER, TODD; VALOIS, ALISON; BANKS, KEVIN;

$125,000 AND OVER: MELONE, JOSEPH; SWANSON, BRADLEY; CHA, AARON; SANBORN, DOUGLAS; MCMANUS, JULIE; DAVIES, ANDERSON; ZODROW, ERIC; WILSON, JULIANN; DOOLEY, BRIAN; PTAK, MICHAEL; SCHULZE, DANIEL; CARACCI, JOSEPH; SUMMERS, EVAN VENDOR DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Disbursements Totaling $2,500 or more: BAKER, RICKY $2,500; SUBURBAN O’HARE COMMISSION $2,500; AACURITE WELDING SERVICE, INC.

$2,540; RON CLESEN’S ORNAMENTAL PLANTS, INC. $2,558; DELUXE ECHOSTAR, LLC $2,560; ADVANCE AUTO PARTS $2,588; ASTROBLAST, INC.

$2,600; PERMIDT ENGINEERING LIMITED $2,625; TEE JAY SERVICE $2,640; ILLINOIS SECTION AWWA $2,645; CONSERV FS $2,659; OMEGA PRO SYSTEMS INC $2,684; WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES $2,718; PARAMOUNT PICTURES $2,734; AQUA-AEROBIC SYSTEMS, INC. $2,747; DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC. $2,783; MILLER INDUSTRIAL, LLC $2,791; EAGLE POINT GUN

$2,810; ENERGENECS, INC. $2,814; BARTALONE SAFETY COMPANY

$2,850; O’LEARY’S CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY $2,868; ITOUCH BIOMETRICS, LLC $2,880; TCL INDUSTRIES INC $2,892; MURRAY

H WEINER $2,900; TRUE NORTH CONSULTANTS, INC $2,900; FULTON SIREN SERVICES $2,902; DISPLAY SALES

$2,922; LEADSONLINE LLC $2,933; AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS, LLC

$2,970; ALADTEC, INC. $2,995; MIDWEST TRADING INC $2,999; BENSENVILLE ARTS COUNCIL $3,000; CONNER, KEVIN $3,000; FACTORY MOTOR PARTS $3,002; RAYMAR HYDRAULIC REPAIR $3,019; R&R SPECIALTIES

$3,074; INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC $3,086; SMITH, VINCE (E) $3,122; CONRAD POLYGRAPH, INC.

$3,200; CHIQUITA FOOD MARKET

BENSENVILLE INC. $3,254; RUSSO POWER EQUIPMENT $3,272; C & R DIRECTIONAL BORING INC $3,374; SERVICE SANITATION, INC. $3,396; APGN, INC. $3,427; POLYDYNE INC $3,427; ANDERSON LOCK CO. $3,466; DUPAGE CO. CHILDREN’S CENTER $3,500; US PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLY CO INC $3,503; CAMCO LUBRICANTS

$3,508; GREEN STREET GRILLE $3,624; APWA $3,640; SCOT DECAL COMPANY $3,707; MIDLAND PAPER COMPANY

$3,820; POLICE LAW INSTITUTE, INC

$3,895; JULIE INC $3,898; LEYVA, MARISOL (E) $3,916; UNIVERSAL FILM EXCHANGES $3,918; LFC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP OF ORLAND PARK $4,000; REINKE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, P.C. $4,000; HENDERSON PRODUCTS, INC. $4,036; AQUA PURE ENTERPRISES, INC. $4,037; AED PROFESSIONALS $4,147; ASSURANCE FIRE & SAFETY, INC. $4,157; WINCAN, LLC $4,175; NAPA AUTO PARTS $4,198; WESTMORE SUPPLY CO, INC. $4,265; ARTISTIC ENGRAVING $4,284; RED WING BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT $4,382; COOK COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $4,456; PROSAFETY $4,457; MIDWEST APPLIED SOLUTIONS INC $4,476; GREAT LAKES COCA-COLA DISTRIBUTION, LLC

$4,559; JORSON & CARLSON CO, INC.

$4,563; AQUALAB WATER TREATMENT, INC. $4,577; UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC. $4,588; CELLEBRITE, INC. $4,589; WHITE PINES GOLF COURSE $4,752; EAGLES LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC. $4,825; GEM CAR WASH

$4,840; A & A RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION INC $4,850; ILLINOIS PHLEBOTOMY SERVICES, LLC $4,875; DTN, LLC

$4,884; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE $4,898; SITEONE LAND-

$5,500; CIVICPLUS $5,670; MENARDS

$5,716; MAYEKAWA USA $5,769; THE BREWER COMPANY $5,778; ALTORFER INDUSTRIES, INC. $5,839; INNOVATIVE DATA SOLUTIONS, INC. $5,856; CHARLES TAYLOR TPA LLC $5,862; OVERHEAD DOOR OF LAKE & MCHENRY COUNTIES $5,869; BARRICADE LITES OF IL., INC. $5,899; LISA ECKERT DESIGN $5,997; NEUCO, INC.

$6,003; DUPAGE TOPSOIL, INC. $6,040; ADOLPH KIEFER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

$6,090; CORSTANGE GREENHOUSES, LLC $6,154; RITEWAY PEST CONTROL, INC. $6,175; CHRIST PANOS FOODS CORPORATION $6,271; DRYDON EQUIPMENT, INC. $6,287; RONCO INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY $6,343; TOTAL FIRE & SAFETY INC $6,358; TK

ELEVATOR $6,369; O’HARE AUTO BODY $6,431; METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE & INVESTIGATION

$6,500; NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL TRAINING, INC $6,563; JOHNSTON, GARY $6,587; SEALMASTER CHICAGO

$6,592; O’REILLY AUTO PARTS $6,654; TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK GROUP

$6,679; FUL LIFE, LLC $6,684; NORTHERN LIGHTS DISPLAY LLC $6,700; DUPAGE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU $6,800; SERVICE SPRING

$6,865; SPORTSFIELDS, INC $6,955; PRO FASTENING SYSTEMS, INC.

$7,020; CINTAS $7,053; CAPITAL TRUCK BODY CO INC $7,068; FRANZEN PLUMBING, INC. $7,200; JOSEPH D. FOREMAN & COMPANY

$7,235; CED $7,236; CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE $7,321; ETERNALLY GREEN LAWN CARE, INC. $7,386; ABB INC $7,395; FRANCE MEDIA, INC.

$7,450; MWM CONSULTING GROUP, INC. $7,475; CHARLES EQUIPMENT ENERGY SYSTEMS, LLC $7,493; BATTERY SERVICE CORPORATION $7,500; PRECISE DIGITAL PRINTING INC

$7,667; STAPLES CONTRACT & COMMERCIAL INC $7,677; GOLD MEDAL-CHICAGO $7,787; PAGCO, INCORPORATED $7,858; GRANICUS $7,950; THOMSON REUTERS - WEST $7,970; KRAMER TREE SERVICE, INC. $7,997; JAIME AYALA JR. $8,113; NAMEONANYTHING.COM $8,530; EXCEL SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY, INC. $8,754; DEFENDEDGE OC LLC $9,067; RAYNOR DOOR AUTHORITY OF DEKALB LLC $9,074; BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 $9,205; A-SPECIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE & SUPPLY $9,381; JOHNSTONE SUPPLY $9,450; KUHLMAN INCORPORATED $9,478; PACE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE REGIONAL $9,487; ACS ENTERPRISES, INC. $9,614; NET ASSETS CORPORATION $9,673; BARBA, JACK (E) $9,816; THE JEAN ROSS COMPANY $9,918; AMERICAN CONSERVATION & BILLING SOLUTIONS, INC. $9,950; HARD ROCK CONCRETE CUTTERS, INC. $9,958; OMEGA PROPERTIES LLC $10,000; T-MOBILE

$10,080; OMEGA PROPERTIES LLC

$10,135; UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE CO. $10,213; ADDLAWN LANDSCAPING, INC. $10,636; HERSHEY CREAMERY COMPANY $11,181; AFLAC $11,308; UNIVAR USA INC

$11,512; FLOW-TECHNICS, INC.

$11,647; MCMASTER-CARR $11,944; OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY $11,993; MCGINTY BROS. INC $12,225; CEMPEL INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING LLC $12,714; SUPERIOR ROAD STRIPING $13,060; B & H PHOTO VIDEO $13,273; CONSULTING ENGINEERING INC $13,300; THE CINCINNATI LIFE INSURANCE CO $13,549; GRAINGER $13,914; PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE CARE CHICAGO LLC

$13,958; K-TECH SPECIALTY COATING, INC $14,118; FERRELLGAS $14,174; MISCELLANEOUS FOR UT

$14,416; BALANCED ENVIRONMENTS, INC. $14,922; EX-STINK PLUMBING & SEWER $14,933; DUPAGE RIVER/SALT CREEK WORKGROUP $15,175; INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE, INC. $15,320; DAILY HERALD $15,508; TEMPERATURE EQUIPMENT CORP $15,512; DIVERSIFIED AUDIO GROUP, INC. $15,680; WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES CO $15,794; HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES $15,851; CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES $15,862; METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE POLICE $16,124; MISC ONE TIME VENDOR $16,176; TEKLAB, INC. $16,194; WAREHOUSE DIRECT, INC. $16,844; BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES, LLC $17,082; TRADITIONAL CONCRETE PROD., INC. $17,390; DUPAGE MAYORS AND MANAGERS $17,456; EDWARD R. KIRBY & ASSOCIATES, INC. $17,490; USABLUEBOOK $17,850; TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION $18,617; GEIB INDUSTRIES, INC. $18,712; DUPAGE METROPOLITAN ENFORCEMNT GRP $18,720; ACTIVE NETWORK, LLC $18,753; AFSCME $18,910; VIAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. $19,000; MEADE, INC. $19,803; COLLEGE OF DUPAGE $19,854; SOUTH SIDE CONTROL SUPPLY, CO. $20,412; AMS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC. $20,499; UMB BANK, F/B/O PLANMEMBER $20,500; WENTWORTH TIREBENSENVILLE $21,568; RMC MECHANICAL SERVICES $22,402; QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC.

$23,080; REGIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT $23,349; PEERLESS NETWORK, INC $24,086; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT $24,745; LANER MUCHIN, LTD $25,106; KSK LANDSCAPING & HANDYMAN CORP $25,900; ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORP. $26,830; BEST QUALITY FACILITY SERVICES, LLC

$27,000; METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES, INC. $27,204; ST. AUBIN NURSERY & LANDSCAPING $27,850; BENSENVILLE POSTMASTER $28,031; THORNTONS, INC. $28,215; CHRISTOPHER B BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. $28,604; TOSCAS LAW GROUP LLC

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Villa Park calling. I see Villa Park is cutting down parkway trees again. Well, they cut down my parkway tree about 10 years ago and promised me the following summer I’d have a tree. Well, guess what? I still don’t have a tree and it’s almost 10 years. My neighbor’s just got cut down. Are they getting a tree? Villa Park should be called the treeless town. Thank you.

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On June 9, Trump was indicted with 37 counts of injustice. Yes, it is terrible that this had to happen, but Trump brought this on himself. The real surprise is that both of Trump’s lead attorneys resigned as they won’t lie for him and don’t want to represent a proven loser. This is not a “witch

hunt.” He was indicted by a federal grand jury in Florida, which is a red state. Please check the facts before you blame the DOJ or the FBI.

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I noticed the price of a gallon of gas jumped to $4.49 around here. Good thing our state senators and representatives voted themselves a 17 percent raise in January and got another 5 percent cost of living increase with the new state budget. At least they can afford it.

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To the caller who asked what the big deal is about all-gender bathrooms, and that he or she has them in their house, well, duh, we all do, but I think you are missing the point. It is

Village’s Summer Festival

Kick-off

The Village of Villa Park’s Summer Festival is an annual gathering of people coming together to enjoy music, food, libations, entertainment, local vendors and each other. The one-day event serves as a kick-off to summer.

This year’s Summer Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 24, in the Ardmore Business District (Ardmore Avenue and Park Boulevard, near the Illinois Prairie Path).

The festival will feature eight musical performers at the Rugaard Gazebo, including: Combat Fusion (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), Katie Kostner

(12:45 to 1:45 p.m.), Scottie Long (1:45 to 2:45 p.m.), Neal Rudnik (2:45 to 3:45 p.m.), Seven Soul (4:15 to 5:15 p.m.), The Cave Dwellers (5:45 to 7 p.m.), Dixon Bandits (7:30 to 9 p.m.) and Lake Effect (9:30 to 10:30 p.m.).

The attractions for kids at the upcoming Summer Festival will include a giant inflatable area (with a bounce house, 21-foot slide and more), a children’s magician, a balloon artist and a face painter. The festival’s attractions for kids will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The festival will feature several local vendors, including local food vendors.

Fire department assists Lombard Fire Department with house fire

On Friday, June 16, at approximately 7:55 p.m., the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire on the 200 block of S. Grace Street.

Firefighters arrived on scene within two minutes, confirming a fire on the second floor of the residence. Fire crews initiated an aggressive interior attack, utilizing hose lines to combat the fire while conducting thorough searches for occupants and ventilating the structure.

It was determined that all occupants exited the home before the Fire Department arrived. The fire was declared under control within ten minutes of arrival, minimizing further damage. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters.

The Lombard Fire Investigation

not about all-gender public bathrooms that are single (one person at a time) use, like I would imagine is in your house. It is about those with multiple accommodations in one bathroom that people of both genders can use at the same time. Why would this even be a consideration in our state politics? Another way to get their finger in the pie of business and try to regulate capitalism? Ridiculous that this should even come up.

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Democrats have impeached Trump, indicted Trump and censored Trump. They also had the Russia collusion hoax to smear and discredit Trump. But I’m sure no Democrat would ever try to tamper with an election!

The people who are illegally entering our country through the southern border aren’t all residents of the northern portion of Mexico. Does the mainstream media point this out?

From October 2022 to February 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that more than 4,300 illegal immigrants from China were apprehended for crossing our southern border. There are also a significant number of illegal immigrants from Haiti, Afghanistan, Egypt and other countries. Is anyone asking how these people got to our southern border? They didn’t walk there. We frequently hear how poor these migrants are. If that’s the case, how did they get to the Mexican-US border? Who is helping

them get there?

The former president says he will go after Joe Biden when he is president again. Isn’t that exactly what he is accusing Biden of doing? Which, by the way, he is not. Biden is staying out of this whole litigation mess as much as possible. Even Republican senators are finally admitting that these charges, if proven, are very bad for the country. The real question should be: can the former president run the country from jail if he is somehow re-elected? * * *

We Democrats talk about saving democracy in all the mailings we receive from the establishment. How can this be true if we are always attacking our political adversaries who don’t agree with us, by calling them names and labeling them as racist, etc.? This is not the true American way and not democracy by definition.

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Hey, I noticed a code enforcement officer in my neighborhood checking on things. Well, that’s good. I appreciate that. I make sure all the rules are being followed. But perhaps the code enforcement person should not park their vehicle on the wrong side of the street, going against traffic. That’s got to be a violation of some code or another. Now try and set a good example for us. Thank you. * * *

The big question is: can the Democratic Party expect to win the presidency in 2024 if the candidates can’t be out in the open for a debate? If President Biden isn’t up to discussion for our future with our own party, how can he negotiate with America’s competition, like China and Russia? Who is actually accountable for the party’s future and the future of our country?

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Another indictment of Trump. Just more election interference like 2020. The Democrats are literally out of control and they are destroying this country.

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It cracks me up to see guys cutting their lawn with flip flops on.

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I’m glad to see Clayton Kershaw speak up against the Los Angeles Dodgers having an LGPTQIA+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s annual Pride Night. Kershaw is Catholic. I agree with him when he said this has nothing to do with the LGBTQ community or pride. If people want to live an LGBTQ lifestyle, they are free to do so. I’m all for live and let live. In my opinion, what I find offensive about this group is that it makes fun of, and mocks, the Catholic faith with the use of religious imagery, lewdness and vulgarity. Take a look at their website sometime. They say they are a leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns.

Unit is investigating the cause of the fire, and preliminary estimates indicate approximately $150,000 in damages to the home, which was deemed uninhabitable.

The Lombard Fire Department was assisted by the Elmhurst, Oak Brook and Villa Park fire departments, as well as the Addison and York Center fire protection districts. The Lombard Police Department provided assistance with traffic and crowd control.

“We appreciate the quick response and teamwork by our firefighters and the assisting departments to bring this fire under control. Ensuring the safety of our community is our highest priority, and we are thankful that no injuries were sustained,” said Lombard Fire Chief Rick Sander.

Scholarship recipients

Willowbrook High School’s Athletic Booster Club held its senior athletic banquet near the end of the 2022-23 school year. The featured the presentation of scholarships and awards to several student-athletes in the school’s Class of 2023. Four students received the Susan Jurkonis Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship honors 1994 Willowbrook graduate Susan Jurkonis, who played badminton and volleyball for the Warriors. A member of Willowbrook’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Jurkonis received a scholarship to play volleyball at Purdue University. She passed away in 1998, at the age of 22, after battling a malignant brain tumor. Her parents—Karl and Ellen Jurkonis—and sisters— Jill Jurkonis Lesch and Krista Jurkonis—attended last month’s banquet to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. Susan’s parents and sisters are all Willowbrook graduates. The first of the Susan Jurkonis Memorial Scholarships was presented in 1999. This year’s four recipients are: Sarah Ball, Molly Brennan, Patrick Dasbach and Michael Wangler. Each of those four Warriors received a $2,500 scholarship. Pictured left to right are: Ellen Jurkonis, Krista Jurkonis, Ball, Dasbach, Karl Jurkonis and Jill Jurkonis Lesch. Not pictured are Brennan and Wangler.

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Slices of life

The eye of the storm

Is it just me, or has life gotten more complicated? So many variables and tough decisions. So many crossroads.

And it’s all happening at lightning speed.

Even on days when I don’t tune in to the cable news networks.

The world feels like is spinning faster and faster on its axis. Or so it seems. And that can make life seem like an upended house during a tornado. (We aren’t in Kansas anymore.)

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

The storms seem to be all around us. The lightning and thunder are imminent. Threatening.

We watch our backs. We peek around the corner before stepping

forward. We lose sleep. We worry about the past and what will happen next.

What will happen—if.

Life seems out of control, or at least beyond our control. It’s scary. Beyond scary. It is overwhelming and all-encompassing. It threatens to take our breath away. If only we could make it stop. But we can’t. Or maybe we can. Even if just for a moment.

Take that moment. Take a breath.

For yourself and no one else. Just. Take. A. Breath.

Then take another. And other. And stay there. With just yourself and your breath.

Think of a positive thought and put it into a sentence, if you can.

The world is good. Life is good. I am good.

Peace, kindness, love are inside me. Right now. Right here.

I love tacos.

You get the idea.

Don’t worry about bills or the mortgage or your kids or the leaking oil in your car. It will wait until after this moment. Believe me, it will all be there long after this moment.

So take it. The moment. Take it for you. Take it for all that you love. Take it for all that you hold close to your heart. Just take it.

It isn’t selfish. Not at all. It’s the opposite of that.

Finding your peace and your calm is generosity at its finest. It enables you to escape the storm that threatens to torment your life. Take a break because you deserve it. You need it. You know you need it.

Oh how you know.

Life can feel like a storm, a tempest, a hurricane. The wind whips with life’s pressures and problems. Your hair may be drenched. Your clothes cling to your wet body. The air is hard and harsh

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$129,248; JAMES J BENES & ASSOCIATES, INC. $130,667; 7 LAYER SOLUTIONS. INC. $148,562; ADAMSBURG APA F LLC $151,180; BOND REFUND

$154,460; ENGINEERING RESOURCE ASSOCIATES, INC. $156,630; JEWEL FOOD STORE $157,740; CAPITALONE, NA $179,459; AL WARREN OIL CO, INC. $216,948; CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. $225,825; ROESCH FORD $254,381; GRAND SUBARU $259,069; JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. $273,331; VILLAGE OF ADDISON $315,465; UTILITY SERVICE COMPANY, INC. $318,732; GREELEY AND HANSEN, LLC $381,180; U.S. CELLULAR CORPORATION $420,000; MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT $422,594; FIRST MIDWEST BANK TRUST DIVISION $450,000; FIRST SECURE COMMUNITY BANK $452,212; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE $455,726; ILLINOIS COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT $461,176; IL. MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND $722,054; CONSTELLATION ENERGY SERVICES $732,370; INDEPENDENT MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES, INC $734,164; BUILDERS PAVING, LLC $774,776; REPUBLIC SERVICES $940,134; FIDELITY NATION-

AL TITLE COMPANY LLC $1,035,000; GERARDI SEWER & WATER CO $1,300,140; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION $1,314,888; ACQUA CONTRACTORS CORP $1,458,647; R W DUNTEMAN COMPANY $1,571,740; ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY $2,059,686; RP ADMIN $2,059,831; OLD SECOND BANK $2,194,172; DUPAGE WATER COMMISSION $2,803,281; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON $5,767,363; VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE $6,510,274

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, being the Treasurer of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois hereby certify, subscribe and swear that the foregoing are true and correct statements for: (1) all monies received, (2) all monies paid out (where the total paid during the fiscal year is in excess of $2,500 except for compensation for personal services, which are listed by category), and (3) operations for all funds (summary) as excerpted from the annual financial report, all for the 12 month fiscal year January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

in the Office of the Village Clerk.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Village of Bensenville this 15th day of June 2023.

Corey Williamsen – Deputy Village Clerk VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE (SEAL)

Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review June 22, 2023) 439793

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79112 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JUNE 5, 2023 wherein the business firm of MARQUEZ JANITORIAL SERVICES, 441 W. PARK AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101, was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows:

Maria D DeCasas, 441 W. Park Avenue, Addison, IL 60101.

blowing on your skin. Thunder echoes; lightning fills the sky. There are too many close calls to count.

But in the midst of every hurricane, including this one, is the eye of the storm. The calm. Find that. In the midst of the chaos of life, find the center – the tranquil peace that is the eye of the storm –and hunker down and keep yourself there.

And just breathe.

In the quiet, still space where everything just outside your own being is whirling all around you, stay in the eye—in your own calm. Where everything is as it should be. Still. Peace-filled. In focus.

Clarity is rampant in the eye of the storm. What a gift that is. Embrace that gift. Accept it as yours. Know that it is yours for the taking. A choice. Your choice.

The eye—in the calm, your calm can lead to clarity, to sanity in an insane world.

Chaos is undoubtedly all around us and it can be, and is, overwhelming. Find your calm. Your own calm, in the midst of the chaos. Right there in front of you.

In the eye of the storm.

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Evan

BENSENVILLE

K. Summers – Treasurer VILLAGE OF

I Corey Williamsen, Deputy Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, Counties of DuPage and Cook, State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original thereof, which is on file

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of JUNE, A.D. 2023.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park