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Elmhurst University dedicates Jean Koplin Memorial Hall Building named for long-time patrons

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The Villa Park Sportsmen’s Club held its annual Youth Fishing Derby at North Terrace Park on Saturday, June 12. The award winners at the recent fishing derby included Bryce Raffen (above left, age 11) of Villa Park, who received the award for catching the most fish.

Bryce caught exactly 100 fish during this year’s three-hour event.

Another photo shows Cristina Mildyn (above right, who just turned 7 years old) of Villa Park, who won the award for the most unusual catch—a large turtle. Mickey’s Drive-In, located at 105 W. St. Charles Road, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) were the fishing derby’s two main sponsors. All of the children who took part in the event received some type of prize. Those prizes included rods, reels and tackle boxes.

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“Throughout their lives, Al and Jean have contributed to causes they believe in,” Elmhurst University President Troy D. VanAken said during the ceremony. “Their years of generosity and service, and the invaluable impact they have had on our campus community, bring us here today. We’re thrilled to be able to show our appreciation by celebrating Jean and her inspiring life.”

Earlier this year, Elmhurst U. received a record-setting philanthropic gift from Alfred Koplin, who has

served as a University trustee since 1981. His gift represents the largest made by a living donor in the University’s history and was the latest of at least 50 significant gifts the Koplins have made to Elmhurst over the years.

Jean Koplin Memorial Hall is home to Elmhurst University’s Department of Education, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, the Elmhurst Learning

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Villa Park’s ice cream social returns; this year’s event takes place July 3 The Villa Park Historical Society and the Villa Park Historical Preservation Commission are co-sponsoring the return of their traditional ice cream social. Last year’s event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s social will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, at the Villa Park Historical Museum and Pavilion, located at 220 S. Villa Ave., along the Illinois Prairie Path.

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will feature live music, vintage cars and several craft tables. Members of the Villa Park Historical Society Board will be inside the museum to answer questions about the museum’s exhibits.

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During a dedication ceremony on Friday, June 11 that was attended by members of the Koplin family and University trustees, the building formerly known as Circle Hall was renamed Jean Koplin Memorial Hall.

Jean Koplin passed away on Oct. 6,

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A student walks along in front of the Jean Koplin Memorial Hall on the campus of Elmhurst University.

The building was dedicated with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, June 11 in honor of Koplin, who passed away last October at the age of 97. The University is currently celebrating its Sesquicentennial Year.

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(Continued from page 2) and Success Academy, and the Office the campus and continue to grow. In of Admission. her program alone, she noted, fundPresident VanAken said that while ing for new equipment, technolothe dedication of Jean Koplin Me- gy and student scholarships means morial Hall symbolizes the Koplins’ more Elmhurst students are better enduring legacy, their impact extends equipped to help their clients, which far beyond one building. Over the in turn benefits their families as well. years, their gifts to Elmhurst have “Thank you for serving our comsupported faculty endeavors, student munity and the broader community scholarships and curriculum devel- we serve,” Gorman said. opment.

Before a ribbon-cutting to make “Go anywhere on campus and the dedication official, the Koplins’ you’ll see programs and people who daughter Caroline Palmer spoke on have benefited, including our gradu- behalf of the family about what it all ate programs, the nursing program, means to them. undergraduate research programs “Jean was truly the smartest peracross academic disciplines, and fi- son I ever met, and also the stronnancial scholarships that enabled gest,” she said, describing how her students to stay here and succeed,” mother educated herself by reading he said. voraciously, and “went from being Brenda Gorman, chair of the Com- a latchkey kid” during the Great munication Sciences and Disorders Depression “to a world traveler and program, added that beneficiaries of highly successful businesswoman.” the Koplins’ generosity reach beyond “How gratifying it is to see her 312 E. St. Charles Rd., Villa Park, IL 60181 www.Taefutogo.com

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“Education is something my father has always so strongly believed in and worked so hard to promote throughout his life,” she said of her father. “Memorializing my mother’s name on this beautiful building is my father’s way of giving tribute to his soulmate at a place that means so very much to him and to our family.”

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) reached a momentous vaccination milestone after administering its 100,000 COVID-19 vaccination at the DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic this week. As COVID-19 vaccination progress continues in DuPage County, DCHD strongly encourages residents who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 to help protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated at the earliest opportunity as more transmissible variants are on the rise.

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Village board approves ordinances to allow Garden Station project to move forward

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Villa Park Village Board members voted 6-1 during last week’s meeting to approve ordinances that will allow a developer to proceed with plans to build a seven-story, mixed-use residential complex near Villa Park’s Metra station.

Hawthorne Development plans to build a $120 million complex—known as Garden Station—that will feature nearly 350 apartments in the approximately 3-acre area surrounded by Ardmore Avenue to the west, Vermont Street to the north, Beverly Avenue to the east and Terrace Street to the south.

In addition to containing 348 apartments (273 one-bedroom units, 65 two-bedroom units and 10 studio apartments), the complex will feature commercial space, including a restaurant, on the ground floor. The complex will also include about 440 parking spaces.

Residents were able to speak about the proposed project at a special board meeting on June 8. Some residents expressed support for the project, while others stated their concerns about its impact on a variety of matters, including parking, traffic and storm water management.

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Board considers multiple ordinances related to Garden Station project Village board members considered multiple ordinances related to the Garden Station project at the June 14 board meeting. One ordinance involved a zoning map amendment to rezone the project area to a Mixed-Use Transit Oriented Development (TOD) district. Another ordinance dealt with granting Hawthorne Development a special use for a Planned Unit Development at the site. Another

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ordinance was related to a land swap between the village and the developer. The village will reportedly swap a portion of the existing Metra lot with Hawthorne Development in exchange for parcels the developer will acquire on the east side of Beverly Avenue.

Board member Jack Corkery voted against the ordinances. Board members David Cilella, Jack Kozar, Deepa Kumar, Christine Murphy and Kevin Patrick joined Villa Park Village President Nick Cuzzone in approving the ordinances.

Construction on the Garden Station project might begin by the end of this summer. The project could be completed by the end of 2023.

According to information provided by the village, the development will add density and create vibrancy in the area around the Metra station.

Residents speak The residents who spoke during the public-participation segment on agenda items at the June 14 board meeting included former Villa Park Village President Albert Bulthuis, who left the village board in May. Bulthuis, who spent 14 years on the village board, did not seek a second term as village president.

He said during last week’s meeting that he has been involved with seeking to find a developer for the site for several years. Bulthuis noted that another developer was looking to build a similar complex.

In 2016, the village board approved a redevelopment agreement with Golden Spike Development for a six-story complex at the site. Golden Spike’s plans to build the complex never came to fruition.

Bulthuis also noted during his comments at the

June 14 meeting that the village created a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in the area including the Garden Station project. That TIF district was created in 2014. TIF status lets municipalities utilize future property tax revenues to fund improvements in underdeveloped areas.

Former Villa Park Village Board member Robert Wagner, who also left the board in May, spoke in support of the project during the June 14 meeting.

Wagner said the Garden Station project would be a catalyst for additional development in the area near Villa Park’s Metra station.

Another resident who spoke during last week’s meeting said that the current residents of the area near the proposed development won’t get anything out of the project except more noise and traffic. She asked if the proposed restaurant at the development site will be affordable, and she also questioned the affordability of the apartments at the proposed complex.

According to the village, if the complex opened tomorrow, the rental rate for the 10 studio apartments would be $1,600 per month.

Village board members didn’t discuss the ordinances at length before voting on them at the June 14 meeting. Trustee Corkery did not discuss the reasons he voted against approving the ordinances related to the development.

Trustee Kumar said that while she believed the complex would be beneficial for the village, the lives of residents in the area would be displaced during its construction. She stated she hoped the village would set up a communication plan to provide residents with information during the construction process.

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The Villa Park Community Pride Commission and the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission provided information last week about the items collected during the village’s Spring Sweep recycling and shredding drop-off event on May 15. Both commissions organized the event, which took place on Home Avenue near Villa Park Village Hall. Residents who dropped off items remained in their vehicles. Volunteers removed items from 270 vehicles during the three-hour event. Speaking during the Villa Park Village Board meeting on June 14, Leslie Allison-Seei and Tracy Gabriel of the Villa Park Community Pride Commission noted that this year’s Spring Sweep collected about 8,800 pounds of electronics, as well as approximately 9,300 pounds of paper to be shredded. The items dropped off also included 58 boxes of books, about 500 gallons of paint, nearly 400 pairs of eyeglasses and 130 American flags. The volunteers at the recent Spring Sweep included several Willowbrook High School students, who are pictured at the event. Pictured (above left) left to right are: (front row) Lia Galindo, Ruzaina Syeda, Fatima Khan and Syed Rahman; (back row) Kalli Reeves-Kohoutek, Garrett Williams, Syeda Begum, Syna Kanda, Tess Fecarotta and Mustafa Rehman. Another photo from this year’s Spring Sweep shows (above right-left to right) Gabriel, Justin Shlensky of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission and Allison-Seei.

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FOID bill strengthening enforcement for revoked cards will head to Pritzker Measure maintains $10 renewal fee, allows for voluntary fingerprinting to expedite renewals CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The Illinois house on June 16 passed a Firearm Owner Identification card law change that would strengthen law enforcement’s ability to retrieve guns from those with suspended or revoked FOID cards and allow for voluntary fingerprinting to expedite renewals.

Renewals FOID card applicants would not be required to submit fingerprints, but if they do, or they share with the Illinois State Police the fingerprints they filed to receive their Concealed Carry License, they would be eligible for the automatic renewal process, which is to be established by ISP by 2023.

That process would allow applicants who submit fingerprints to be automatically renewed without a renewal fee, provided they purchased a gun sometime within the 10-year period between renewals and passed the ISP background check in the process.

Otherwise, the application fee for renewal would remain at $10 every 10 years, but the bill would direct $5 of each renewal to State Police Firearm Services Fund and $5 to the State Police Revocation Enforcement Fund.

Under current law, only $3 went to the Firearm Services Fund, with $6 going to the state Wildlife and Fish Fund and $1 going to the State Police Services Fund.

The law already passed the Senate on May 31 by a 40-17 vote and it passed the House Wednesday by a vote of 75-40. Its Senate sponsor was Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, and its House sponsor was Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. While a lawmaker put a procedural hold on the bill, Hoffman said Wednesday night he expects it to soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker for a signature.

FOID card renewal delays have been an ongoing problem in Illinois, with gun rights groups filing lawsuits regarding the delays and lawmakers frequently citing the issue as the main reason they are contacted by constituents.

The State Police supported the FOID bill, House Bill 562, and has long advocated for the redirection of funds from the renewal fees to fund a more targeted approach to renewals and enforcing revocations.

Revocation enforcement The bill also strengthens enforcement mechanisms for removing guns from the hands of those who have had FOID cards revoked.

That includes creating a “prohibited persons portal” to track people who have had their cards revoked or suspended. Law enforcement agencies would have access to that portal, and the bill requires ISP to have it online within 90 days of the bill’s effective date, which is January 2022.

The bill also requires ISP to establish the Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force to aid in enforcement of FOID card revocation or suspension enforcement. The task force would “conduct enforcement operations” for those with suspended or revoked licenses, with a priority on individ-

uals “presenting a clear and present danger to themselves or to others,” according to the bill.

The task force would be a law enforcement entity, not a legislative task force, and the ISP director would have the authority to execute intergovernmental agreements with other law enforcement agencies to create it. Any agency that is part of the task force could apply for grants through the State Police Revocation Enforcement Fund, which receives half of the FOID fee money.

Another portion of the bill would require ISP, by July 2022, to create a publicly searchable database that contains the serial numbers of weapons that have been reported stolen. Anyone purchasing a gun from a private sale could search the database to ensure it was not stolen.

The measure also requires the State Police to monitor state and federal databases for residents charged with firearm-related crimes and to correlate the measure with FOID and Concealed Carry Licenses to identify individuals that should not be allowed to own a gun.

Floor debate The bill was backed by Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. Its passage came more than two years after a shooting at an Aurora warehouse left five people dead and others injured. In starting a push for new FOID laws in 2020, Kelly said that shooter should not have had a gun because there was a 1995 felony

aggravated battery conviction on his record.

During floor debate, Rep. Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, said he had issues with some of the language in the bill, but he would vote for it because of its increased enforcement mechanisms. Wheeler said he had family connections to two people killed in the Aurora Shooting at the Henry Pratt Company warehouse.

“And just so it’s clear to everyone, that (shooter) had his FOID card revoked, almost five years before that horrible incident occurred. Five years before the shooting, but law enforcement had no tools to be able to recover that (gun),” he said.

Trevor Wehner, who was killed in the shooting on his very first day as an intern, Wheeler said, was the son of his high school classmate, Tom Wehner. Wheeler said he voted for the bill per Tom Whener’s request.

“There are a lot of things in this bill that I don’t love, that I don’t think are going to work the way they may be intended,” Wheeler said. “And I commit to all my friends in the (Second Amendment) community that we will work on getting those corrected before this bill takes effect... But this bill gives law enforcement the actual chance that necessary tools to prevent another tragedy.”

Otherwise, the floor debate mirrored much of the public discourse on guns, with Republicans challenging the constitutionality of the FOID card in general and Democrats citing the need for enhanced safety measures.

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi, R-Elmhurst, said the bill does not do enough to target those who own guns illegally without a FOID card.

“It’s not going to fix the outstanding problems that people are experiencing when it comes to actually getting their FOID cards,” she said. “It’s also not doing anything to increase the penalties on individuals who are arrested for gun crimes without a FOID cards. It’s not doing anything to mandate prosecution of people who are arrested for gun crimes without possessing a FOID card.”

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Also per the bill, anyone engaging in a private sale or transfer of a gun – including the buyer and the seller – would be required to maintain records of the sale for a period of 20 years, unless it was done through a Federal Firearms Licensee.

The bill also authorizes ISP to produce an electronic FOID and Concealed Carry License, allows the agency to provide a single card for FOID and CCL, and would update FOID and CCL renewal dates to be the same for one cardholder.

The bill also allows a card applicant to notify ISP that they would like Other measures The bill also creates a FOID Card to receive text or email notifications Review Board to consider appeals on for renewal instead of mail reminders.

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Once again, much more was said than done by Illinois lawmakers

By Roger Eddy The spring session of the Illinois General Assembly is now history.

At the beginning of the session, there was renewed hope that critical aspects of Illinois government might change. After all, for the first time in decades, the House had a new speaker. After nearly 40 years as House speaker, interrupted by a short two-year stint

by Lee Daniels, Michael Madigan resigned as speaker and soon thereafter as a House member.

Madigan is at the center of a highly publicized scandal involving Commonwealth Edison, as were several of Madigan’s lobbying cronies. Recently, Madigan’s former chief of staff, Tim Mapes, was indicted by a federal grand jury.

Mapes has pleaded innocent to charges of perjury and obstruction

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The news of Madigan’s departure as speaker was barely believable at first. Mike Madigan stepping aside?

When the reality of his departure became real, there was optimism and anticipation that substantive change might take place to the House rules which had basically created a legislative process allowing for one-person control.

Newly elected House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch made statements hinting at the possibility of changes to the House rules that would allow for a more bipartisan, democratic approach.

Also facing the General Assembly this spring was the issue of redistricting. Maybe this onceevery-decade practice of drawing legislative and judicial maps would change? Perhaps some type of fair, independent process could be established free of political pressures by either party? There was widespread support for creating an Independent Map Commission that

would be responsible for drawing fair legislative boundaries free from political gerrymandering.

As a candidate for governor in 2018, JB Pritzker was quoted as saying, “We should amend the constitution to create an independent commission to draw legislative maps, and I have supported this effort for years.”

Back in 2014, Pritzker even donated $50,000 to a fair maps initiative. New House Speaker Welch publicly stated support for fair maps, although he did mention that his interpretation of fair might be different than someone else’s.

Another topic of interest this spring was ethics reform. After the past year and a half, during which a couple of former House members were indicted on various charges related to payments received from lobbyists, there was renewed optimism that a strong ethics bill might pass.

The concern over legislators retiring from the General Assembly

and then becoming lobbyists the next day was possibly going to be addressed with a strong revolving door law.

While a minor ethics bill passed this spring, the governor described the legislation this way: “It isn’t perfect, and more work definitely remains. …” The changes have been described as baby steps. Most babies have longer strides. Let’ see if the governor uses his amendatory veto power to make it tougher. It did pass 113-5, which means it has some improvements included, but it is a far cry from the type of reforms that were discussed and are needed to renew some trust in state government.

What about budget transparency?

With a new speaker and relatively new Senate president, hopes were high that a more transparent budget process would take place.

Unfortunately, we got more of the same sneaky process. The

practice of adding budget language consisting of thousands of pages to an empty shell bill just hours before a vote on the budget is not transparency.

Neither lawmakers nor the public had an opportunity to review, discuss and question the way our tax dollars were being spent. In the future, how about at least a 72-hour sunshine period prior to any final version being voted on?

Regretfully, the reality is that after all was said and done this legislative session, much more was said than done.

Roger Eddy is a retired member of the Illinois House, serving the 109th Legislative District from 2003 to 2012 and serving on the Special Investigative Committee on the impeachment of Rod Blagojevich.

He recently authored a book highlighting the impeachment of Blagojevich.

‘Juneteenth’ becomes official state holiday Day marks anniversary of last enslaved Americans learning of freedom

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The day that marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when some of the last enslaved Americans learned that they had been freed is now an official state holiday in Illinois.

At a bill signing ceremony in front of a signed copy of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3922 into law, designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Illinois.

“With this new law, no longer can a child grow up in Illinois without

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learning about Juneteenth in school,” Pritzker said. “With this change, the people of Illinois will have a day to reflect on how the freedom that we celebrate just two weeks later, on the Fourth of July, was delayed to Black Americans.”

Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. It declared that all slaves held in states that were in rebellion against the United States were immediately and permanently free.

That proclamation did nothing,

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Yeah, this is Villa Park calling. I would just like to say that driving through the village I see overgrown trees in the parkway. I see dead trees in the parkway. I see all kinds of things that should be done. I think our forestry division is doing a very poor job of maintaining the trees in the village of Villa Park, and I think that something should be done to have them do the work that needs to be done. Thank you.

Goodbye.

Your comments were forwarded to Villa Park officials, who responded: “Without an address,* the village cannot properly address the concern. Please reach out to the Public Works Department at 630834-8505 or email at publicworks@ invillapark.com with addresses and areas that need addressing.” *Editor’s note: In certain instances, Speak Out does not publish specific addresses, so rather than call Speak Out, please contact the appropriate municipal department for a response. *** I heard last week that Texas residents are being asked to conserve energy because of a heat wave. Let’s look down

the road 15, 20 or 25 years since there’s a big push for more and more electric cars. Never mind that the price of a new electric car makes them unaffordable for lower income Americans and those on fixed incomes. Unless there are radical improvements to electrical grids, how are these grids ever going to handle everyone charging their cars, especially during the summer months?

Also, the batteries in electric vehicles are larger and heavier than those in regular cars and made up of several hundred individual lithium-ion cells, all of which need dismantling. They have hazardous material and have a tendency to explode if disassembled incorrectly. *** Masks are useless in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Why can’t some people admit that? What’s happened in the states that recently removed their mask mandates? Cases continued to decline. Masks have been totally irrelevant, just like all of the studies and trials said they would be. Wake up, people. Take the dinner napkins off your faces. *** A lot of the people who assured us

Villa Park Public Library eliminates fines for overdue materials

The Villa Park Public Library is now fine-free.

The library’s board of trustees took action at its May meeting to assist library patrons by eliminating fines for overdue materials. On June 1, the library officially became finefree. All patron library card accounts have been reset to a zero balance, giving everyone a fresh start.

If an item is not returned, the patron is responsible for its replacement cost. If the item is checked out at another library, that item is subject

to the other library’s policy on fines.

“First and foremost, I would like to thank the Library Board for adopting the fine-free policy,” said Kandace Krettler, Deputy Director and Head of Circulation and Outreach Services at the Villa Park Public Library. “We look forward to serving more members of our community, providing equitable access to library services and collections.”

For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info, or call 630-834-1164.

Kiwanis Club’s Summer Concert Series begins July 7

The Kiwanis Club of Villa Park’s free Summer Concert Series is returning in 2021. The concert series was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s series features four concerts each Wednesday evening in July.

The concerts will take place at the Rugaard Gazebo, located along the Illinois Prairie Path, just west of Ardmore Avenue. Each concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run for about 90 minutes. The concession stand will open at 6 p.m. on the evening of each concert. The concession stand will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, popcorn, soft drinks and more.

The July 7 concert will feature the Ethan Bell Band, a Nashville-based group that plays mash-ups of pop, hip-hop and country songs.

Evil Burrito, a rock-and-roll cover band, will play during the July 14 concert. The St. John’s Lombard Praise Team will perform at the July 21 concert.

The concert series concludes with the July 28 event featuring Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones, who will perform jukebox hits of the legends of rock-and-roll from the 1950s and 1960s (Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more).

that the COVID-19 virus couldn’t have come from a Chinese lab are the same people who assured us there was no significant election fraud. *** Now we have another federal holiday added to the mix, Juneteenth. In Illinois at least, Election Day will be a holiday, we used to celebrate Casimir Pulaski Day, and so on. Remember where these state and federal workers get their paychecks from‒the taxpayers. Presidents Day is another one; in my day we got both Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays off, so at least it is consolidated. During the school year, I say, keep kids in school on those days and devote the day to learning and doing activities related to the person or event that the holiday is about. *** Tuesday, June 15, Lori Lightfoot was on the news bemoaning the troubles “legal guns,” (in her words) give Chicago and adding they “need the political will to fix the problem,” also her words. Step 1 to solution: Realize no legal gun, nor any illegal gun, ever shot anybody. For the one billionth time, people shoot people, guns don’t. Step 2 to solution: Reach inside yourselves and pull out the political will to enforce the gun laws already there. Hold shooters fully accountable. Lose your holier than thou attitude that all these shooters need is some understanding, a hug and another chance. (Attitude courtesy of the bleeding-heart liberal Kim Foxx.) Seems that added chance is just being used to shoot again. There you go, Chicago. Two simple steps. Don’t even need to count to three. Done. *** Our so-called president calls on pre-selected reporters and needs note cards to answer questions. The president of the United States can’t speak extemporaneously. He’s afraid of questions from certain reporters. Who’s in charge? It ain’t Joe Biden. ***

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Never mind all this political talk; let’s discuss something way more important. The crossword puzzle in this paper is way too hard! I’m sorry, but I don’t have a working knowledge of medieval instruments, European tributaries and Polynesian monetary units.

I’m just a local Joe Sixpack scanning the local paper to see if that kid down the street ended up in the police blotter again. This is Villa Park; we’re not all professors in rocket science. Know your audience! *** This is in response to the bigot who doubted Don Lemon’s journalistic qualifications. Would a bachelor’s degree in a journalistic reporting back from Brooklyn College qualify him as a journalist? How about working in various cities in journalism? How about his three Emmys awarded at WMAQ to Chicago? The trouble with bigots is they never check the facts.

Check your facts. *** Week in and week out I’ve read numerous calls from participants of Speak Out mostly trying to defend the recently-losing candidate for president of this country, who was legitimately not re-elected. Yet as a moderate conservative Republican, I continue to find it inconceivable how anyone could support such an individual who, by numerous research studies, lied or misspoke tens of thousands of times during his term in office, did not build a wall with Mexico and made them pay for it as he promised, did not give us a beautiful health care plan to replace Obamacare, did not end the COVID-19 crisis by April of 2020 and encouraged his followers to attack our halls of government in Washington on Jan. 6 of this year. We can go on and on with his numerous deficiencies to govern. Can we all please remove this despicable individual from our thoughts once and for all? ***

In response to the individual with the Kamala Harris laughter, I’m sorry you are still believing in the integrity of the election. However, I would appreciate it if you would speak out as to how our country has improved with the new administration. President Trump was never treated fairly, but I would like you to share your reasons to give Biden a fair chance. *** Hey, I’m the guy you saw wearing the mask outside. You know, this is really been a bad year for my allergies; all those little whirly birds flying around, the pollen, the cotton from the cottonwood trees and with the drought and the dryness. So, wearing a mask has really helped and I’ll probably continue to do it. Plus. I like to make you goofy crazy. *** I just want to bring up to the public that I believe there should be an amendment in each school district that says if you do not have children in the schools and school districts, your taxes go down for you. You shouldn’t have to pay all these increases for teachers and administrators unless you have children that go to school. If you no longer have children in school, you should be given a break on your taxes.

Thank you. *** Flags of all kinds abound these days, and unlike one caller, I respect a person’s right to display the flag of his or her choice, which reflects that individual’s opinions or beliefs. Now there is a Juneteenth flag, and while I can accept that, what has happened to honoring the U.S. Stars and Stripes as the one flag that represents us all? To anyone who might think otherwise, displaying the American flag is not an endorsement of Donald Trump. It is a symbol of patriotism. And for those who preach “tolerance,” you might want to rethink that word and replace it with “acceptance.”

Villa Park Library events

Tuesday, June 29 • Library hosting virtual cheese and beer tasting Join the Villa Park Public Library to find your perfect pairing of cheese and beer at their virtual Cheese and Beer Tasting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meredith Meder, ACS CCP, will discuss different types of cheese and beer and discuss what makes them unique for pairing. This program will be held online. Registration is required. All registrants will be emailed a suggested shopping list before the class so they can taste along with the group. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

• Chefs Susan and Michael Maddox present Library program The Villa Park Public Library is pleased to present Totally Tomato virtually at the Villa Park Public Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tomato season has returned and Chefs Susan and Michael Maddox will have fun making a number of “tomato-licious” recipes, including chilled soups, appetizers,

and side dishes. This program will be held online via Zoom, and registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Ongoing programs Picture Book Picnic returns The Villa Park Public Library is pleased to announce the return of its popular Picture Book Picnic. Children of all ages and their adults are invited to enjoy fresh air stories combined with music and movement. Attendees are welcome to bring a blanket and picnic lunch if they choose. Picture Book Picnic will be held outdoors (or indoors if weather is inclement) at the Iowa Community Center (338 N Iowa Ave) every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and will continue on through July 29. It is presented in partnership with Villa Park Parks & Recreation Department. Registration is not required, but due to social distancing, space is limited and masks are required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Love Your Neighbor Day set for Sept. 18 The Christian Church of Villa Park and a number of churches in Villa and Lombard will again be working together this year to host the seventh annual Love Your Neighbor Day on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Applications are being accepted now from homeowners in the Villa Park/Lombard area who are having difficulty keeping up with work outside their homes because of financial, physical or other limitations and who could benefit from a group of people volunteering at their home for a day.

As a safety precaution, only yard work and exterior repairs will be done this year. The work will be done by small groups of volunteers from churches and the community at no cost to the homeowners.

Last year, 90 volunteers came together on the Love Your Neighbor Day to provide assistance to 21 homeowners in Lombard and Villa Park.

Volunteer sign-up sheets are also available now. The number of homeowner applicants that will be accepted will depend on the number of volun-

teers.

Homeowner applications and volunteer sign-up sheets can be obtained by sending an e-mail to loveyourneighbor15@yahoo.com, on the CCVP website at www.ccvponline.net, or by leaving a message at 630/833-7262.

Information and photos from previous years can be seen on the Love Your Neighbor Day Facebook page. The deadline for submitting homeowner applications is Aug. 20, but homeowners are encouraged to submit applications early.

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Police Reports

June 10 A complainant in the 200 block of S. Villa told police at 2:11 p.m. that they heard gunshots the night before.

Addison June 13 Donivon M. Stewart, 20, of May- June 8 wood, was charged with criminal A complainant in the 100 block of damage to property in the 2100 block E. Vermont told police at 10:43 a.m. of Army Trail at 4:34 a.m. that an unknown suspect dented their garage door with an unknown object.

June 10 Theft was reported in the 200 Bianca Y. Cuello, 28, of Addison, block of E. Terry at 2:39 p.m. A comwas charged with two counts of DUI plainant told police that an unknown and an expired driver’s license near suspect stole their lawn mower that S. La Londe and Wrightwood at 1:04 was left unsecured on the front lawn. a.m.

A complainant in the 600 block of Jennifer L. Fleming, 45, of Ad- S. Oakland told police at 4:41 p.m. dison, was charged with DUI in the that an unknown suspect was looking 300 block of S. Yale. through their mailbox but nothing

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A complainant at a hotel in the 1-100 block of E. North told police at 10:10 p.m., they were beaten up by an unknown suspect. The complainant did not want police assistance.

Four incidents in which a suspect spray-painted a bathroom wall, a bench, a streetlight control box and a garbage can lid with graffiti were reported by Parks and Recreation employees at the following locations between 11:15 a.m. and 1:41 p.m.: Rotary Park, Jefferson Middle School, Cortesi Park and North Terrace Park.

A complainant in the 400 block of S. Michigan told police at 4:49 p.m. that they located a stepstool, and an overturned garbage can inside their home under windows. The complainant stated that nothing appeared

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“Reading encourages children to develop a lifelong interest in books, maintain literacy skills and stay connected with local libraries,” she said.

“Reading is a great way to keep young minds active through the summer months, and I’m excited to incentivize students to stay engaged with learning opportunities.”

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Park, was charged with armed robbery with a firearm at a convenience store in the 600 block of N. Addison.

June 6 Jordan W. Kilpela, 30, of Hancock, The incident was reported June 11.

Mich., was charged with two counts of DUI, unlawful possession of can- Feb. 21 Jonathan Campos, 34, of Villa nabis by the driver and failure to give information to the owner after strik- Park, was charged with aggravated ing unattended vehicle or property DUI (third violation), aggravated in the 200 block of E. Kenilworth at DUI-no insurance, driving while license suspended, improper lane 9:45 p.m.

A complainant in the 300 block of crossing and operating a vehicle E. Division told police at 2:01 a.m. without an ignition interlock dethat an unknown suspect sprayed vice as required by restriction near mustard all over the east side of the W. St. Charles and N. Addison at 12:25 a.m. The incident was reportcomplainant’s home.

A complainant in the 1-100 block ed June 12. of E. Harrison told police at 2:14 p.m. that an unknown suspect threw Unemployment benefits yellow paint or egg yolk on the com- identity theft According to information providplainant’s vehicles parked in front of ed last week by the Villa Park Police the complainant’s home.

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The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books and return the form to Glowiak Hilton’s office by Wednesday, Aug. 11. Everyone who completes the summer reading club will be invited to an ice cream social with Sen. Glowiak Hilton.

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Over 5,300 sf of finished living space with 3 car heated $1,599,900

Lincoln Luxury New Construction Wise Investment Builders Proposed Modern Farmhouse by one of Elmhurst’s most reputable builders – Wise Investment Builders. Set on an oversized 64’ wide lot on one of Lincoln school’s best streets. Over 5,300 sf of finished living space with 3 car heated garage. Open and airy 1st floor with 2-story foyer, 10 ft ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, private 1st floor study or in-law suite, custom kitchen with large island & prep sink, high end SS appliance package, breakfast nook & family room open to backyard, walk-in pantry + butler pantry with wine fridge, mudroom, and full bath. 4 large upstairs bedrooms with hardwood floors, volume ceilings, laundry, and super luxurious primary suite with spa bath & large walk-in closet. Fully finished lower level with garden window, media room, 5th bedroom, full bath, wet bar, and storage. Smart home wired for all of today’s technology - alarm, whole home backup generator, Ring, internet, and surround sound. $1,599,900 Wise Builders

Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail

Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail throughout, exquisite millwork, a large mudroom, 1st floor office, huge kitchen with 2-tier island for prep sink/area and separate eating space. Open family room with gas fireplace overlooks 160’ deep yard. Superb from the curb with covered front porch and patio in the rear. Too many other details to list! Builder is also willing to build to suit at different price points. $1,250,000

$1,250,000 WISE INVESTMENT BUILDERS

Build Your Dream Home!

Build Your Dream Home!

Build your dream house. House is a tear down.

Home is being sold for land only. Lot size is 9500 square feet. Located in great location close to restaurants, shopping, expressways $299,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Completely Updated!

Completely Updated!

Rare opportunity with this large 3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath all brick home on park-like double lot on a lightly traveled street in Crescent Park. Centrally located with easy access to downtown Elmhurst, parks, schools, and transportation. The $595,000

Rare opportunity with this large 3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath all brick home on park-like double lot on a lightly traveled street in Crescent Park. Centrally located with easy access to downtown Elmhurst, parks, schools, and transportation. The 171 foot frontage provides room to expand or enjoy plenty of outdoor space. This home has over 3100 feet of living space, featuring spacious rooms, eat-in kitchen with fireplace, granite counter tops, and brand new stainless steel appliances. Separate dining room, upper level bonus room, all new baths and all refinished hardwood floors. $595,000

Charming Cape Cod

Charming Cape Cod

Charming 2 bedroom / 1.5 bath Cape Cod on a beautiful tree lined block in South Elmhurst. Updated kitchen with a full finished basement and 2.5 car garage. Professionally landscaped with 2 decks and a large patio perfect for outdoor

1S075 Spring Road

Breathtaking Views and Single Floor Living in this 3 bed/2 bathroom Condo! It was a 2 bedroom but the Den was converted into a 3rd bedroom. The Large Primary Bedroom includes a spacious walk in closet, Dressing Area with $269,900

Charming 2 bedroom / 1.5 bath Cape Cod on a beautiful tree lined block in South Elmhurst. Updated kitchen with a full finished basement and 2.5 car garage. Professionally landscaped with 2 decks and a large patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Great location in the Jefferson Elementary School neighborhood. Walk to Butterfield Park and local shopping! $330,000

$330,000

Double Lot

1S075 Spring Road

Build your dream house. House is a tear down. Home is being sold for land only. Lot size is 9500 square feet.

Located in great location close to restaurants, shopping, expressways $299,900

Breathtaking Views and Single Floor Living in this 3 bed/2 bathroom Condo! It was a 2 bedroom but the Den was converted into a 3rd bedroom. The Large Primary Bedroom includes a spacious walk in closet, Dressing Area with additional vanity space and separate Bathroom. Brand New Quartz Countertops just installed and New Stainless Steel Appliances. Washer/Dryer in unit.

HOA includes Gas/Water/Exterior Landscaping.

Pool is just steps away from this unit. Detached 1 Car Garage and 1 Exterior Space included. You can’t beat the location! Close proximity to Drury Lane, Oak Brook Shopping/Restaurants, Lifetime Fitness, Movie Theater, and much more $269,900

Center of Town

Center of Town

Being built by a well respected, long-time Elmhurst builder working alongside an interior designer set to help pick out all of your finishes & fixtures. Offering over 4,800 sf of finished living space with its fully finished basement - exercise room, 1,350,000

Being built by a well respected, long-time Elmhurst builder working alongside an interior designer set to help pick out all of your finishes & fixtures. Offering over 4,800 sf of finished living space with its fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room!

Gracious 10 ft first floor ceilings welcome you to this impressive home with HWF’s & extensive trim & ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, a 2.5 car garage, custom kitchen w/ huge island, high-end SS appliances (Wolf & Sub-Zero) & eating area open to family rm w/ fireplace, master suite w/ spa bath, designer plumbing/lighting fixtures, surround sound + more! .

1,350,000

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E VE RYW H E R E E L S E I T ’ S H E A LT H C A R E

HERE, IT’S PERSONAL ALEXANDER HANTEL, MD - ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGY For Dr. Alexander Hantel, without the patient, there is no purpose. That’s what drives him to make every patient feel like they’re the only one in his care. After 27 years of building the Cancer Center from the ground up, he knows all good medicine is personal. That’s how we operate day in and day out at Edward-Elmhurst Health. Because for us, THIS IS PERSONAL.

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• Juneteenth

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however, for slaves held in states like Kentucky and Maryland that had not seceded from the Union. They would not become free until after ratification of the 13th amendment in 1865.

It also did not immediately free slaves who were held in territory that was still under the control of the Confederacy. Those slaves had to wait until Union forces captured their territory which, in many cases, did not happen until near the end of the war.

Most historians date the end of the war as April 9, 1865, when Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, who led the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox. But not all Confederate

armies surrendered at that time.

It was more than two months later, on June 19, 1865, when federal forces reached Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved people in that city, and throughout Texas, that they had been freed.

Juliana Stratton, Illinois’ first Black lieutenant governor and a descendent of enslaved people from Mississippi, spoke about her own ancestors who continued to be held in bondage even after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed and said that for them, Juneteenth was “the true Independence Day.” “Juneteenth is a time of celebration,” she said. “Juneteenth is a time of telling our stories of hope. June-

teenth is a declaration of faith that despite chattel slavery, we will never stop fighting for freedom; that despite black codes right here in Illinois that discouraged free blacks to live in this state, we will never stop fighting for freedom; that despite lynchings and other forms of racialized violence that happened two blocks away from where we stand right now, that we would never stop fighting for freedom.”

Under the new law, June 19 will be recognized as an official state hol-

iday and all flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act will be flown at half-staff. In addition, a Juneteenth flag will fly over the State Capitol in Springfield.

Juneteenth will also be a paid holiday for state workers and public school employees whenever that day falls on a weekday, which will happen first in 2023.

Currently, 48 states recognize Juneteenth as either a ceremonial or official state holiday.

The Abraham Lincoln Presiden-

tial Library and Museum is currently displaying a rare signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation. It is one of 48 copies that were made and sold to raise money for sick or wounded Civil War soldiers in 1864, all signed

by Lincoln, Secretary of State William Seward and Lincoln’s aide John Nicolay.

Of those copies, only 27 are known to still exist.

The original, hand-written version that Lincoln signed in 1863 was destroyed in the Chicago Fire of 1871.

Eva Sanchez, REALTOR® Taking You and Your Family To Your Next Home!

Call or Text: (630) 561�8742

A licensed REALTOR® for over 25 years

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

Answers on page 17

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An Elmhurst resident since 1996, consistently active and involved in the community.

Currently, a proud member of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Elmhurst Lions Club.

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Serving Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard & Villa Park

Classifieds Elmhurst Office (630) 834-8244

In-Print and Onlne at www.TheIndependentNewspapers.com

Call Classifieds at

Lombard Office (630) 627-7010 In-Print and Onlne at www.Lombardian.info

BUSINESS & SERVICE Blacktop/Paving/Dirt

Painting

Handyman

Fahey & Son Asphalt Paving

CARL WUNSCHEL BUILDERS • Interlocking Flooring •Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling • Tile Installation & Painting - Guaranteed Workmanship For a fair quote & prompt service call 630-220-8138(cell) or 630-627-7844

Gutters

815-482-2749

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

Landscaping/ Lawn/Garden

Free Estimates ~ Call Anytime @ 630-853-3059 The Home Repair & Improvement Company No job is too small! References available upon request.

Thomas-Vil Painting • Interior Painting • Small Exterior • Wallpaper Removal • Drywall Repair

630-941-1893

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General Carpentry 30 Years Experience “Specializing in Quality Workmanship and Attention to Detail” 247155

Concrete

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Available Services • Commercial & Residential Affordable Weekly Mowing • Aeration Spring & Fall clean up • Power Raking Fertilizing and/or Seeding • Sidewalk edging Black dirt/Mulch/Stone • Driveway Bush trimming sealcoating Call for Free Estimate • Villa Park

Small Home Repairs and Remodeling

630-832-9530

Plumbing

Masonry/ Tuckpointing

Overlay - Epoxy - Repair

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All types of Masonry Work, Tuckpointing & Chimney Repairs

Stoop - Steps - Drives Garage Floors & More! * Licensed/Bonded/Insured *

FREE Estimates Call for all your masonry work

630-327-4516

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Call Pete @ 630-307-7500

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Residential driveways, patios, walkways.

Stamped and colored concrete.

Call Greg 630-469-6898

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CUSTOM CONCRETE

Office/Clerical RICE MACHIING Small shop office help wanted. Must have QuickBooks experience. gladysrice@sbcglobal.net 630-543-7220 397361

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Call 7 Days a Week from April 1 Thru October 14 630-495-2264 392851

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Gutter Cleaning One Story: $60.00 1-1/2 Stories: $70.00 Two Stories: $80.00

• Small Roof Repair • Lead Soil Stacks • Valleys Copper/Galvanized • Chimney Flashing ➢ COVID-19 NO CONTACT (GUTTER CLEANING) ← Over 30 years experience - Elmhurst

Call Ken: (630) 776-3467

TRADITIONAL TREE CARE

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612 GLENWOOD LANE, COLUMBINE GLEN COMMUNITY G.S., Friday, 6/25 & Saturday, 6/26, 8am-4pm. Multi family Something for everyone!

Need Help Finding Your Next Home?

Check Our Real Estate Section

Call 630-834-8244 for details on placing an ad

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

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

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

380 E. MAY ST, MULTI HOUSE G.S., Friday, 6/25, 8am-3pm and Saturday, 6/26, 8am-1pm. Kitchenware, adult clothing and some pre-teen children’s items.

Handyman

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• Minimal experience, early start/finish Monday-Friday • Benefits available • Valid drivers license required • Picking lists, loading & unloading stock, some machine/fabrication work CALL (630) 852-5200

GARAGE SALES

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Please send resume to pete@rvpublishing.com

SHOP/DELIVERY DRIVER DOWNERS GROVE

Fully insured; Free estimates

LAWN & SNOW MANAGEMENT

GREG STEBEN CARPENTRY

630-495-8077

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Electrical

• Interior & Exterior Painting • Power Washing Anything • Wallpapering • Kitchen & Bathroom Floor/Wall Tiles • Tuck Pointing

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Plumbing • Electrical * Handyman Services *

AL’S DECORATING SERVICE

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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NEW CONSTRUCTION • RESURFACING

CALL TODAY Free Estimates within 24 hrs.

Help Wanted

Self starting individual needed to sell print and digital advertising and marketing plans to local businesses in DuPage County for our group of newspapers and websites. Sales experience helpful, but not required.

Work from home. Must have reliable car. Approximately 20 hours per week.

DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS

www.faheyandsonpaving.com LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

REAL ESTATE

PART-TIME ADVERTISING/MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED

35 Years of Quality Work

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EMPLOYMENT

Furniture WHITE ANTIQUE BEDROOM SET, 2 dressers and 1 night stand.

Excellent condition. $150.00. Call 630-649-9500

To Give Away To any church located in DuPage Co. only. Wurlitzer Home Theatre Horseshoe Organ, built-in recording & playback system & separate percussion synthesizer for timing and other special effects plus other FREE possible cash raising items. Moving-giving away. 630-706-1542

Wanted to Buy Do you or a loved one have vinyl records that haven’t been heard in years? I will cherish these records and make you a fair offer. Call Chris @ 630-2484016.

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME AGAIN!

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Our Comfort Care Dentistry makes going to the dentist an unexpected pleasure.

No shot laser fillings available. New technology allows for smaller, faster fillings without discomfort.

We’ve been changing people’s ideas about dentistry for a long time.

Knowledgeable staff using the latest technology.

No Black Fillings! Tooth colored fillings that look pleasing.

Watch movies or listen to music while you have your teeth fixed.

Gentle dental care for adults and children.

Whitening, implants, and smile makeovers.

Convenient location and appointment times.

LET US HELP YOU PREVENT CAVITIES AND GUM DISEASE.

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LEGAL NOTICES VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK TREASURER'S REPORT OF ALL FUNDS

Statement of Operations for the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2020 DEBT SERVICE

GENERAL

STREET IMPROVEMENT

OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS

NON MAJOR GOV’T FUNDS

ENTERPRISE

FIDUCIARY

Revenues Taxes

$

Intergovernmental

6,319,110

$

3,135,380

$

-

$

-

$

2,795,704

$

-

$

-

10,148,794

-

1,558,649

1,606,558

1,281,683

554,892

-

988,071

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,531,206

-

21,864

766,396

294,767

7,283,935

-

Fines & Forfeitures

606,448

-

-

-

84,357

-

-

Investment Income

18,663

3,673

79,075

36,076

4,836

28,339

8,062,781

2,004,911

124,625

88,571

54,802

1,112,536

44,818

3,964,901

Licenses & Permits Charges for Services

Miscellaneous Expenditures

21,281,451

4,254,560

5,066,668

1,258,606

4,905,053

10,118,808

4,517,789

Other Financing Sources (Uses)

(775,500)

671,890

-

(454,892)

(180,698)

181,232

-

Fund Balance 1/1/20

8,938,279

969,955

16,316,705

7,099,160

2,326,258

32,343,511

51,910,768

Fund Balance 12/31/20

$

10,498,531

Unaudited as of 6/18/21

$

650,963

$

12,998,196

$

7,849,494

$

2,814,391

$

30,317,919

$

59,420,661

VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK 34,254.50, EMERGENCY TELEPHONE XII 3,415.00, MAC’S FIRE & SAFETY LET 48,652.67, CERTIFIED FLEET SERVILLAGE OF VILLA PARK ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT SYSTEM 5,138.87, ENVIRONMENTAL INC 3,650.00, MARCOTT ENTERPRISVICES INC 26,521.23, CHC WELLBEFOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SYSTEMS RESEARCH 11,450.00, ERA ES INC 54,328.57, MARTENSON TURF ING 3,709.00, CHICAGO FOR THE FISCALPARTS YEAR &ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS INC PRODUCTS INC 3,120.88, MEM ELECSOUND 23,837.98, CHICAGOLAND REVENUE SUMMARY: CHARGES 482,776.00, ETP LABS INC 6,786.00, FA- TRIC 8,715.00, MICHELS CORPORAPAVING 131,601.31, CIHAK, JAMES REVENUE SUMMARY: CHARGES FOR SERVICES 11,898,168; LICENSES AND PERMITS 988,071; INTERGOVERNMENTAL 15,150,576; FOR SERVICES 11,898,168; LICENS5,195.42, CINTAS CORPORATION #344 VIA RE HOLDINGS LLC 7,069.04, TION 82,5693.09, MIDLAND PLUMBAND 988,071; FORFEITURES690,805; TAXES 12,250,194; INVESTMENT INCOME 8,233,443; MISCELLANEOUS 7,395,164. TOTAL REVENUE: ES AND FINES PERMITS INTERFIRST CLASS INC 6,804.80, FLOW ING & SEWER 38,248.00, 3,489.61, CIVIC PLUS 9,714.41, CIVIC $56,606,421.

GOVERNMENTAL 15,150,576; FINES SYSTEMS LLC 26,535.00, CIVILTECH TECHNICS 2,573.00, FOWLER ENTER- MILLERCANFIELD PADDOCK &STIB, TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES): ($557,969).

AND FORFEITURES690,805; TAXES PLC 5,000.00, MMSGS 5,035.45, MOENGINEERING INC 215,804.89, PRISES LLC 27,400.00, FRENCH, 12,250,194;EXPENDITURE INVESTMENTSUMMARY: INCOME CLARK BAIRD SMITH LLP 29,752.20, CLAYTON 5,962.50.FRONTLINE PUB- TOR CYCLE CENTER INC 8,374.71, 8,233,443; 911 MISCELLANEOUS 7,395,164.

LIC SAFETY MUNICIPAL DIETZ INC 198,910.09, TECH INC 2,780.00, A LAMPCLARK CONCRETE CONTRACTORS INC 3,826,817.93, ACITELLISOLUTIONS HEATING & 2,500.00, PIPING 74,013.66, ACORNCODE TRUST CORPORATION TOTAL REVENUE: $56,606,421.

GARDINER & KOCH WEISBERG 8,374.71, MATERIAL MUNICIPAL COLLECTION CLARKE DIST ENVIRONMENTAL MOSQUI- AUTOMATION 13,000.00, ADDISON FIRE PROTECTION #1 4,083.62, ADVANCED CONTROLS 9,755.00, ADVANCED TOTAL OTHER FINANCING DEPOT INC 10,966.51, SERVICES INC 13,400.00, TO LLC 33,663.00, CNAFSCME 6,350.00,UNION COACHSERVICES, LLC 4,200.00, AERAPY 25,565.50, DUES60,820.34, 21,570.40, GAS AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC 20,674.60, AL WARREN OIL MWM CONSOURCESCOMPANY (USES): ($557,969).

GASVODA& ASSOCIATES INC SULTING GROUP 10,775.00, NATIONLLC 3,025.40,INC COLINC 106,564.51, ALLFINDER.SOCCER STAR SPORTS INSTRUCTION 2,528.50, ALLIED GARAGE DOOR INC 19,301.71, AMERICAN PRINTING 7,490.00, GENTILE ASSOCIATES INC AL AUTO FLEET GROUP 111,510.14, LEGE CONCEPTS OF DU PAGEINC 2,549.00, COMCAST TECHNOLOGIES 41,184.18, APPLIED 2,514.00, APPLIED GEOSCIENCE INC & 3,000.00, ARLINGTON COMPUTER PRODUCTS EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: 5,550.00, GFC LEASING 39,121.14, NEDSRA 22,941.44, NEWCASTLE INTERNET 37,783.54, 14,089.16, ASSOCIATED TECHNICAL SERVICES 19,463.00, COMMONAVERY DENNISON CORP 4,652.40, B & F CONSTRUCTION CODE SERVICES 911 TECH13,285.00, INC 2,780.00, A LAMP CONBACKFLOW SOLUTIONS INC 12,948.35, RAYMOND 4,725.00, & WOODMAN INC 42,352.01, BEARINC LANDSCAPE GLOBE BAXTER CONSTRUCTION INC ELECTRIC 2,569.97, NICOR GAS WEALTH EDISONBAUER, CO 119,765.96, CRETE GROUP CONTRACTORS INC COMPASS 29,225.00, BEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC 9,000.00, BME ELECTRIC INC, B 135,553.12, BMOCO HARRIS 397,445.97, 12,0415.73, GORDON FLESCH INC MASTERCARD 44,386.77, NORATEK SOLUTIONS INC MINERALS AMERICA 3,826,817.93, ACITELLI HEATING & 110,871.78, BONE PROPERTIES LLC 122,275.61, BROTHERS ASPHALT PAVING INC 565,366.23, BROWN, JANET 3,280.00, ENGINEERING LTD, MULTI-RE6,012.78, GOVERNMENT LEASINGBURKE 3,836.46, NORTH EAST CONNECT SEARCH LLC PIPING 74,013.66, ACORN TRUST CHRISTOPHER 214,905.03, BURNS & MCDONNEL 14,703.83,NEW C.O.P.S. PERSONELL ONE 32,841.77, 45,529.57, GOVHR3,110.00, USA CALL 20,433.00, GIONALCAR 6,270.00, NORTHERN ILLI88,559.63, CONSTELLATION EN-&F.I.R.E. 13,000.00, REFLECTIONS ADDISON FIRE PROTEC5,912.00, CARTEERGY GRAPH SYSTEMS INC 6,128.27, CASE LOTS INC 5,746.50, CASTLE CHEVROLET 48,652.67, CERTIFIED 8,493.47, O’HERGOVQA LLC 5,130.00, GOVTEMPUSA NOIS UNIVERSITY INC 55,411.36, CORE & MAIN TION DIST #1 4,083.62, ADVANCED FLEET SERVICES INC 26,521.23,234.188.38, CHC WELLBEING & SOUND 23,837.98, CHICAGOLAND PAVING 131,601.31, LLC 16,1395.50, GRANICUS 6,045.07, RON CO INC, RAY 8,493.47, ONSOLVE CORREA,3,709.00, JOSHUACHICAGO 5,200.00, PARTS AUTOMATION & CONTROLS 9,755.00, CIHAK, JAMES 5,195.42, CINTAS CORPORATION #344 3,489.61, CIVIC PLUS 9,714.41, CIVIC SYSTEMS 26,535.00, GREAT LAKES CONCRETELLCLLC LLCCIVILTECH 5,486.25, ORR &ASSOC, KATHCORRECTIVE ASPHALT MATERIALS ADVANCED MATERIAL INC SERVICES, ENGINEERING 215,804.89, LLC CLARK BAIRDCORRPRO SMITH LLP 29,752.20, CLARK DIETZGUDMUNDSSON, INC 198,910.09, CLARKE 5,044.92, AGUSTENVIRONMENTAL LEEN FIELD 50,063.25, OTIS ELEVA18,496.52, COMPANIES LLC 4,200.00, AERAPY33,663.00, LLC 25,565.50, MOSQUITO CN 6,350.00, LLC 3,025.40, COLLEGE PAGE 2,549.00, COMCAST INTERNET H &OF H DU ELECTRIC COMPANY TOR CO 11,390.44,37,783.54, OTTOSENDINOLFO INCCOACHFINDER.SOCCER 18,015.00, COUNTY COURT RE- 4,997.00, AFSCME UNION DUES 21,570.40, AIR COPORTERS COMMONWEALTH EDISON 119,765.96,INC COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA 110,871.78, SEARCH LLC 25,328.19, 88,559.63, PA CRIMSON FIRE RISK 12,472.70, HAGGCONNECT PRESS INC 6,593.70, 5,991.40, CURRENT ONE EQUIPMENT INC 20,674.60, AL TECHNOLOGIES CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY INC 55,411.36, CORE & MAIN 234.188.38, CORREA, BUICK JOSHUA85,037.58, 5,200.00,HANEY CORRECTIVE ASPHALT HAGGERTY SERVICES 3,001.83, PJD ELECT SALES CORP 68,919.87, LLC 18,496.52, INC 18,015.00, COUNTY INC HARRIS 5,991.40, CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES WARREN MATERIALS OIL COMPANY INCCORRPRO ANDCOURT SONS, REPORTERS B INC 7,125.00, INC 4,200.00, PANEK, BRIAN 4,779.00, CURRIECOMPANIES MOTORS 201,674.00, DARLEY CURRIE INMOTORS 201,674.00, DARLEY & CO, WS 3,482.80, DAWSON’S TREE SERVICE 2,915.00, DEARBORN 106,564.51,CORP ALL68,919.87, STAR SPORTS COMPUTER SYSTEMS 23,572.96, PARAMEDICNATIONAL BILLING SERVICES & CO, WS 3,482.80, DAWSON’S TREE LIFE INSURANCE CO 11,573.04, DELL MARKETING LP 28,771.14, NADEM SERVICES INC 38,681.00, 11,481.25, STRUCTION INC 2,528.50, ALLIED GAHEALTHCARE SERVICEDESIGNSPRING CORPORA- GROUP 9,633.20,INC PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICE 2,915.00, DEARBORN DORNER 13,565.00, DU-COMM 421,443.22, DUMEG 20,280.00, DUPAGE CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU DUPAGE RAGE DOOR INC COMPANY 19,301.71, AMERI748,144.01, ICON & BUILDING BANK 5,000.00, 661,401.69, PAUL HERRERA TIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO TION COUNTY 30,636.05, DUPAGE COUNTY CHILDREN’S 4,000.00, DUPAGE COLLECTOR 33,323.08, DUPAGECONSTRUCTION MATERIALS COMPANY CAN PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP 16,010.40, IDEMIA IDENTITY CO LTD 7,875.00, 11,573.04, DELL MARKETING LP COUNTY 16,140.06, DUPAGE INC MAYORS & MANAGERS 9,905.35, DUPAGE CITIZENS COUNCIL TIRE & AUTO INC 3,878.00, 41,184.18, LLC APPLIED CONCEPTS & SENIOR SECURITY USA LLC 2,728.00,3,000.00, ILLI- DUPAGE PDC LABORATORIES 28,771.14, DEM CONF SERVICES INC CENTER IN 3,025.34, DUPAGE COMMISSION 2,802,076.06, DYNEGY ENERGY SERVICES 50,033.35, EA MEDICAL LLC 4,045.00, 2,514.00, APPLIED GEOSCIENCE INC WATER 10,000.00, PIONEER 38,681.00, DESIGNSPRING GROUP INC NOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PHASE 1 LLC ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS 6,573.70, EARTH WERKS LAND IMPROVEMENT 228,137.77, EDWIN HANCOCK ENGINEERING CO 3,000.00, EAGLE ARLINGTON COMPUTER 11,481.25, DORNER COMPANY 25,082.38, ILLINOIS ENVIRONMEN- MANUFACTURING CO 2,599.20, PJD 156,172.00, ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS SVC CO INC 2,945.00, ELMHURST OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 23,628.00, EM CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS 14,089.16, ASSOCIATED 13,565.00, DU-COMM 421,443.22, DUTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ELECTRICAL SALES INC 4,552.83, 34,254.50, EMERGENCY SYSTEM 5,138.87, ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH 11,450.00, ERA VALDIVIA TECHNICAL SERVICES 19,463.00, TELEPHONE AV22,7598.68, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL PNC BANK 58,129.55, PRAETORIAN MEG 20,280.00, DUPAGE CONVENCONTRACTORS INC 482,776.00, ETP LABS INC 6,786.00, FAVIA RE HOLDINGS LLC 7,069.04, FIRST CLASS INC 6,804.80, FLOW TECHNICS ERY DENNISON CORP 4,652.40, B & F TION & VISITORS BUREAU 5,000.00, LEAGUE 3,500.00, ILLINOIS PHLE- DIGITAL 3,339.00, PRAIRIE BREW LLC 2,573.00, FOWLER ENTERPRISES LLC 27,400.00, FRENCH, CLAYTON 5,962.50.FRONTLINE PUBLIC SAFETY SOLUTIONS 2,500.00, CONSTRUCTION CODE SERVICES BOTOMY SERVICES 2,675.00, ILLI- 10,000.00, PRECISE MRM LLC DUPAGE COUNTY 30,636.05, DUPAGE KOCH WEISBERG 60,820.34, GAS DEPOT INC 10,966.51, GASVODA& ASSOCIATES INC 7,490.00, GENTILE & ASSOCIATES INC 13,285.00, GARDINER BACKFLOW SOLUTIONS NOIS SECRETARY OF STATE 2,736.00, 21,646.94, PROFESSIONAL PAVING COUNTY CHILDREN’S 4,000.00, DUP5,550.00, GFC LEASING 39,121.14, GLOBE CONSTRUCTION INC 12,0415.73, GORDON FLESCH CO INC 6,012.78, GOVERNMENT LEASING INC 12,948.35, BAUER, RAYMOND IMAGE TRENDGRANICUS INC 3,168.88, INDUS2,740.00, LIGHTING ASSOAGE COUNTY 33,323.08, LLC 45,529.57,&GOVHR USA 20,433.00, GOVQA LLCCOLLECTOR 5,130.00, GOVTEMPUSA 16,1395.50, 6,045.07, GREAT LAKESQUALITY CONCRETE 4,725.00, BAXTER WOODMAN INC TRIAL DOOR COMPANY OF CHI INC CIATES LLC 5,051.70, RAINES, DUPAGE MATERIALS COMPANY LLC 5,044.92, GUDMUNDSSON, AGUST 4,997.00, H & H ELECTRIC COMPANY 12,472.70, HAGG PRESS INC 6,593.70, HAGGERTY BUICK 42,352.01, LLC BEAR LANDSCAPE GROUP 16,140.06, 9,410.00, INGSTRUP PAVEMENT SWAWNTE M 4,260.00, RJN GROUP DUPAGE MAYORS & MAN85,037.58, HANEY AND SONS, B INC 7,125.00, HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS 23,572.96, HEALTHCARE SERVICE CORPORATION 748,144.01, 29,225.00, BEST TECHNOLOGY SYS19,425.00, JJ KELLER OF INCCOMMERCE 113,932.08, RJS GROUP 53,466.34, AGERS CONF 9,905.35, &DUPAGE SE-USAMAINTENANCE ICON BUILDING 16,010.40, IDEMIA IDENTITY SECURITY LLC 2,728.00, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT 25,082.38, TEMS INC 9,000.00, BME GROUP ELECTRIC &ASSOC 2,686.40, JG UNIFORMS INC ROBBINS SCHWARTZ 36,464.30, ROBNIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 3,000.00, ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 22,7598.68, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 3,500.00, ILLINOIS PHLEBOTOMY INC, B 135,553.12, BMO HARRIS MAS4,175.00, JOHNSON CONTROLS SECU- INSON ENGINEERING 4,750.38, ROSEDUPAGE TIRE & AUTO CENTER IN TERCARD 397,445.97, BONE PROPERRITY SOLUTIONS 4,013.35, JULIE INC BUD DEVELOPMENT 13,399.50, ROY 3,025.34, DUPAGE WATER COMMISTIES LLC 122,275.61, BROTHERS ASSION 2,802,076.06, DYNEGY ENERGY 3,961.30, KENILWORTH TOWNHOMES STROM REFUSE REMOVAL INC PHALT PAVING INC 565,366.23, RUSS’S PLUMBING SERVICES 50,033.35, EA MEDICAL LLC 50,372.63, KNOWBE4 INC 2,936.25, 1,577,304.23, BROWN, JANET 3,280.00, BURKE EN3,600.00, SAL’S BEVERAGE WORLD LLC 4,045.00, EAGLE ACADEMY OF K-TECH SPECIALTY COATINGS INC GINEERING LTD, CHRISTOPHER 6,421.86, KUUSAKOSKI US LLC 21,866.67, SALT CREEK SANITARY MARTIAL ARTS 6,573.70, EARTH 214,905.03, BURNS & MCDONNEL WERKS LEADSONLINE LLC DISTRICT 8,131.75, SCHAEFGES LAND IMPROVEMENT 18,605.79, 14,703.83, C.O.P.S. &F.I.R.E. PER228,137.77, EDWIN HANCOCK ENGI- 2,848.00, LEXIPOL LLC 4,347.00, LIND- BROTHERS INC 1,365.88, SCHOOL SONELL 3,110.00, CALL ONE 32,841.77, NEERING CO 156,172.00, ELEVATOR CO EQUIPMENT SALES INC 6,718.84, DISTRICT 45 10,706.56, SCHREINER, CAR REFLECTIONS 5,912.00, CARTE INSPECTIONS SVC CO INC 2,945.00, LOMBARD, VILLAGE OF 3,012.68, BRANDON 3,127.58, SCOTTISH GRAPH SYSTEMS INC 6,128.27, CASE ELMHURST OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH LOUS’ AUTO BODY INC 6,431.61, PLUMBER, THE 6,000.00, SIKICH LLP LOTS INC 5,746.50, CASTLE CHEVRO-

SUPPLY 5,927.80, SITEIMPROVE INC 3,952.20, SMG SECURITY SYSTEMS INC 8,279.80, SMITH & FULLER 35,001.00, SOIL & MATERIAL CONSULTANTS 4,663.00, SPEAR CORPORATION 9,299.00, SPEER FINANCIAL INC 5,700.00, SPORTSFIELDS INC 4,908.60, STAFFING NETWORK LLC 7,326.90, STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO 10,418.61, STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 3,934.90, STATELINE CONSTRUCTION 6,490.00, STRAND ASSOCIATES INC 7,255.44, SUBURBAN DRIVELINE INC 2,577.50, SUGAR CREEK GOLF COURSE 60,000.00, SUNCOM.TV 10,545.00, SUNRISE HOMES 16,538.96, SUPERIOR ROAD STRIPING INC 16,687.18, TARGETSOLUTIONS LEARNING LLC 7,738.62, TDJK VENTURES INC 10,000.00, TERRACE FLOOR COVERING 6,100.00, THE HORTON GROUP INC 21,063.30, TIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS INC 15,000.00, TKB ASSOCIATES INC 17,423.00, TOTAL PARKING SOLUTIONS 8,540.00, TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION 7,922.35, TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION 201,286.46, TRI-R SYSTEMS INC 5,160.00, TULLY BROTHERS 4,964.30, US BANCORP GOVERNMENT 49,878.52, US TENNIS COURT CONSTRUCTION 9,550.00, UNITED ENTERPRISE LLC 477,911.88, UNITED HOME BUILDERS 7,630.00, UNITED INSULATED 4,180.00, US BANK 3,577,215.00, V3 COMPANIES OF ILLINOIS 28,412.87, VERIZON WIRELESS 47,619.41, VERMONT SYSTEMS 7,458.00, VIGILANT SOLUTIONS LLC 28,405.00, VILLA PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 10,000.00, VILLA PARK LIBRARY 55,926.52, VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK UTILITY BILL 38,337.49, VINTAGE TECH LLC 4,196.24, VISUAL COMPUTER SOLUTIONS INC 5,145.00, VORTEX TECHNOLOGIES INC 9,237.50, WATCHGUARD INC 8,640.00, WEST CENTRAL MUNICIPAL 5,500.00, WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES CO 214,269.42, WESTMORE SUPPLY CO 13,066.48, WILDIFRE HARLEY DAVIDSON 17,179.50, WINCAN LLC 6,075.00, XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS INC 38,204.70, YORK TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY DEPT 4,869.00, ZIEBELL WATER SERVICE 17,207.12

TOTAL VENDORS OVER $2,500.00: $32,136,975.22; TOTAL VENDORS UNDER $2,500.00: $520,434.19; TOTAL ALL VENDORS: $32,657,409.41

COMPENSATION SUMMARY: SALARY RANGE FROM $1 TO $4,999: ALLAN/ ROBERT, ALMODOVAR/ELISE, BANKS/JOHN, BENEDICT/ SPENCER J, BILDER/ NEDA, BOEHM/ MELINDA, CAEIRO/ STACY, CASTEEL/ VICTORIA, CICERO/ JULIA, CILELLA/ DAVID, CLAY/ THOMAS, COLLOPERUZZO/ESTHER, CUZZONE/ NICHOLAS J, DALY/ DEBRA L, DICKEY/ LINDA, DOOLEY/ CLARYCE, FAIRBANK/ SARAH, FAST/ MARISSA, FOSTER/ CYNTHIA, GEDVILAS/ PAUL, GLASENER/ KALIN, GRALA/ KIMBERLY, HARTSHORN/OLIVIA, HOLMES/ THOMAS, HUETTE/ CHRISTEN, JAGIELLO/JAKE, JENSEN/SHARON, JOHNSON/ WILLIAM R, KELLY/ RYAN, KINGSBURY/ HAYDEN, KNUDTSON/ GABRIELLE, KORYNECKY/ HOSANNA, KURTH/ JOHN L, LANIGAN/ KELLIE, LARDE/NICOLE, LEHMANN/ LAUREN, MATT/ NANCY M, MITRICK/ PEYTON, MURPHY/ CHRISTINE, NEEDHAM/ LUCINA,

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Mariners in action

The Villa Park Mariners participated in Saturday’s virtual event at Jefferson Pool. The Mariners’ regular-season meets in the DuPage Swim and Dive Conference are usually dual meets between two teams competing at the same venue, but this season’s meets will be virtual events. Teams will only swim at their home pools, with results eventually scored against two other conference teams. There are no relay events in this season’s meets. The photos show a pair of Mariners during the last two races of Saturday’s competition. Grace Roscoe is pictured (above left) during the 50-meter breaststroke in the 15-18 girls division. Aidan Nichols is shown (above right) during the 15-18 boys level’s 50-meter breaststroke. Nichols is a 2020 Willowbrook High School graduate who is now a member of the men’s swimming team at Valparaiso University. The Mariners’ entire 2020 season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Swimmers who were supposed to swim their final season as a Mariner in 2020 have been allowed to compete this year. Villa Park’s season continues with another virtual meet this Saturday. There is no meet on Saturday, July 3. The Mariners will complete their 2021 season with meets on the last four Saturdays in July (July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31).

Cruz earns All-State honors in the shot put

Senior delivers an eighth-place effort at the state meet

Willowbrook seniors Enrique Cruz and Sergio Ayala competed at the IHSA Class 3A boys track and field state meet, which took place on Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Cruz, who will play football at Syracuse University, completed his Willowbrook athletic career with an eighth-place finish in the shot put event at the state track and field meet. Cruz’s best effort on Saturday covered 16.06 meters. Cruz earned All-State recognition for his eighthplace performance at the state meet.

Ayala closed out his career as a Warrior with a 16th-place finish in the discus throw at Saturday’s state meet. Ayala’s longest throw at Saturday’s competition traveled 42.63 meters.

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Continued from previous page NOESEN/ ZACHARY, O’DONNELL/ RUDOLF, OLSON/ DALE, ORIZABA/ SANDY, O’TOOLE/ THOMAS A, PATRICK/ KEVIN, PAULSEN/ JULIANNA M, RECKAMP/GRACE, REITZEL/ JACOB, REITZEL/ MAXIMILIAN, RIORDAN/JOHN, RIVAS/MICHAEL, RUIZ/ SAVANNAH, SCHURE/ ALLEN, STREETZ/ CAROLE, THOMPSON/ DARRYL, TRINCO/ MARY, WALLACE/ ETHAN, WALSH/ MAKENA, WEAVER/ JACK, WEBSTER/ CHARLENE L, WILKIE/ZACHARY $5,000 TO $24,999: BECKWITH/ JOHN, BOLIN/ HEATHER, CAMPOBASSO/JACY, CANTORE/ CAROLINE, CASH/DANIEL, CIPRIANO/STEVEN, CLARK/CHAD, DION/ LYNN T, FLINT/CHADWICK. HANAHAN/ KATIE, HENEGHAN/ COURTNEY, JARZEMBOWSKI/ JOSEPH, KUBISH/ JAMES N, LYONS/ PATRICK J, MALIZIA/ JAMES L, MCCARTHY/ JO.DONNA, MCKINNEY/ CATHERINE, MOORE/ CATHERINE, PACE/ JOVONE, PYTEL/JOSHUA, RAMIREZ/ SILVIA, ROUCKA/ JACOB, SANTIAGO/ DEBRA, SCHELTHOFF/ SUSAN, WILLHOIT/ THOMAS SALARY RANGE FROM $25,000 TO $49,999:BENES/ GEORGE T, ELGENESS/ CATHRINE, FINN/EMILY, GENTILE/ JUDY, KONRAD/ MARY, MALLO/ LAUREN, RAFFEL/ AMY, SCHEIBL/MARLENE, WYMAN/JACK SALARY RANGE FROM $50,000 TO $74,999:ALANIZ/ ALYZZA, ANDERSON/ DANITA, AVELAR/ MICHAEL C, BAIG/ RANA, BOKSHA/ PATRICIA S, BRY/JANET, CARDENAS/ELIZABETH, CONFORTIZIMMERMAN/ LAURI, CZARNECKI/ PAUL, DOYLE/JOHN, EARL/ SUZANNE, FERGUSON/ JEREME J, FRAKES/ CONNOR, FURTAK/JACOB, GUIMOND/ LORI A, GUTIERREZ/ GABRIELA, HALL/BRITTANY, HEIDEN/ ALEX L, HESSEL/ DALE, HORNBACK/ MARY A, KUBA/ DAVID A, LANDGREBE/ ERIC, MAGNUSSEN/ PETER, MANTUCCA/ RICHARD, NAROZNY/LAURA, PACENTI/ DORIS C, PETRANCOSTA/JOSEPH, PILLAR/ KENNETH, POLLACK/ KEVIN, POSCH/ DEBRA A, RACANELLI/ GINA M, REYNOSO/ MIGUEL, REYNOSOESPARZA/ GERMAN, REYNOSOESPARZA/ LUIS, RUIZ/ PATRICIA, SAMANIEGO/ MARIO, SCHAEDEL/ THOMAS, SCHEITLER/ RODERICK W, SCHLEINZER/ GLENN, VECCHIONE/ DOMINICK, VOGT/ MICHAEL, WHITCHELO/AARON, WYSOGLAD/ TRACI-LYN SALARY RANGE FROM $75,000 TO $199,700: ALVAREZ/ALEJANDRO, ARGUILLES/CONSUELO, BANASZEWSKI/ BART, BASTIAN/ JOSEPH, BEKTESHI/ILIR, BICKLEY/ JAMES, BLAKE/ ANTHONY R, BLASKOVICH/ ERIC, BORYK/ RICHARD, BREGMAN/SONIA, BROWN/JEFFERY, BRZEZOWSKI/ RONALD M, BURKE/PATRICK, BURKE/PATRICK J, CAMPOS/ DENNIS, CHARAPATA/ KENNETH, CIHAK/ JAMES J, CLAIRARDIN/ BLAISE, COULTER/DANIEL, CRUZ/CARLOS, DEEKE/JEFFREY, EASTON/ DENISE A, EASTON/ LOUIS, FILLIPP/ ANDREW, FRIERI/ MATTHEW F, GAROFALO/ GIOVANNI, GIAMMARINO/ DONALD J, GILLILAND/ CHRIS, GOLA/ GREGORY, GONZALEZ/ ELIZABETH C, GONZALEZ/ STEVEN, GORMAN/ JANET, GUERRA/MICHAEL, GUTZMER/ TODD, HAIMANN/ ERIC M, HRUBY/BRYAN, JESSEN/ DENNIS, KASPERSKI/ KELLI, KEEHNERJR/

RICHARD D, KITCHING/ KORDELL, KRUPICZOWICZ/ JAMES M, KUBISH/ TODD N, LANDA/ JESUS, LAY/ STEVEN A, LYONS/ STEVEN, MANTELS/ KEVIN, MCCANN/ DANIEL P, MITSUKA/ BRANDON S, MORRICLE/BRIAN, OLSEN JR/ JAMES R, PAGAN/ JOSE G, PEREZ/ERNESTO, PEREZ/FERNANDO GUERRERO, PERKINS/ ANTHONY, RAKOSNIK/ RONALD, REPOSH/ FRANK, RICHARDSON/ DAVID M, ROCHE/ BRIAN, ROL VEL RUL/ MATTEUSZ, RUNGE, JEFFREY B, RZESZUT/ JR, JOHN, SALERNO/ RICHARD M, SAUTER/ MATTHEW, SAWYER/ BRIAN, SETTLES/JULIE, SPARGER/ JEFFERY M, ST CLAIR/NATHANIEL, STAPLETON/ STEVEN, SVARA/ JAMES R, TEMESVARY/BRANDON, TENERELLI/ MICHAEL P, VENCHUS/ THOMAS, VOSKRESENSKI/ VASSILI, WALSH JR/ TIMOTHY J, WILLHOIT/ JEFFREY, YOUNG/ JASON TOTAL SALARY: $11,773,510.16 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review June 24, 2021) 398712 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF Nina P. Lindberg, Deceased CASE NUMBER 2021 P 711 Notice is given of the death of Nina P. Lindberg whose address was 451 Alexander Blvd., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Letters of Office were issued on June 9, 2021 to John B. Lindberg, 1S501 Marshall Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is James Reichardt, 27 W. Park Blvd., Villa Park, IL 60181.

NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CANDICE ADAMS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before December 31, 2021, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten(10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

James Reichardt DuPage Attorney No,: 70005 Attorney For: Independent Executor 27 W. Park Blvd.

Villa Park, IL 60181 630-832-4800 jim@jimreichardt.com (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review June 24, July 1 & 8, 2021) 398548 NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS 2021-2024 Leak Detection Services BID DUE: By Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:30am PROJECT NAME: 2021-2024 Leak Detection Services PROJECT LOCATION: Village of Bensenville, Illinois June 17, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Village of Bensenville is seeking Bids from qualified firms to establish a contractual agreement for the 2021 Leak Detection Survey. The Bids shall be sent to: Village of Bensenville Office of the Village Clerk 12 South Center Street Bensenville, IL 60106 The Village of Bensenville will accept

Sealed Bids until 09:30am local time on Wednesday July 7, 2021. The Bid must be in a sealed opaque envelope plainly marked Leak Detection Services. The forms can be found at www.bensenville.il.us under “Business.” The packet can also be picked up at the Public Works Department, 717 E Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL 60106.

Detailed information may be obtained by contacting Jovana Dacic at 630-594-1012 or via email at jdacic@bensenville.il.us.

All Bids require a Bid Bond, or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the Village of Bensenville for not less than five percent (5%) of the base Bid amount.

The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids or portions thereof.

Nancy Quinn Village Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review June 24, 2021) 398654 NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS 2021-2024Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Services BID DUE: By Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:30am PROJECT NAME: 2021-2024Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Services PROJECT LOCATION: Village of Bensenville, Illinois June 17, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Village of Bensenville is seeking Bids from qualified firms to establish a contractual agreement for the 2021-2024 Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Services. The Bids shall be sent to: Village of Bensenville Office of the Village Clerk 12 South Center Street Bensenville, IL 60106 The Village of Bensenville will accept Sealed Bids until 09:30am local time on Wednesday July 7, 2021. The Bid must be in a sealed opaque envelope plainly marked Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Services. The forms can be found at www.bensenville. il.us under “Business.” The packet can also be picked up at the Public Works Department, 717 E Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. Detailed information may be obtained by contacting Jovana Dacic at 630594-1012 or via email at jdacic@bensenville.il.us.

All Bids require a Bid Bond, or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the Village of Bensenville for not less than five percent (5%) of the base Bid amount.

The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids or portions thereof.

Nancy Quinn Village Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review June 24, 2021) 398653

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Jonathan Kelso earns All-American distinction at UW-Platteville Baseball standout graduated from Willowbrook in 2017

Jonathan Kelso, a 2017 Willowbrook High School graduate, piled up numerous honors during his record-breaking 2021 season with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball team.

Kelso was recently recognized as the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Player of the Year. He was also named to the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings All-American second team.

Kelso led the WIAC in hits (69), batting average (.442), slugging percentage (.782), on-base percentage (.532) and stolen bases (27) during the Pioneers’ 2021 season. Kelso finished second in the conference in runs (55), total bases (122), doubles

(18) and triples (4). He placed fourth in the conference in home runs (9).

The Pioneers completed the 2021 season with an overall record of 1526.

Kelso broke the UW-Platteville program’s single-season records for hits and total bases this season. He recorded the Pioneers’ best batting average in a season in 25 years.

“The UW-Platteville baseball program has been around a long time,” said Chad Harris, the head coach of the Pioneers. “For Jonny to be earning this program’s first All-American honor, this is very special. It is special for his current teammates and coaches, and for all the players and coaches who have come before us. For those of us who

saw him every day, this award is a no-brainer. When people who did not see him routinely still recognized how great his season was, that says it all. Personally, it is hard to put into words how proud of him I truly am. He has 100 percent earned every honor he has received.”

Kelso recorded a hit in 36 of the 41 games he played during the 2021 campaign. He had a career-best 13game hitting streak during the season. He finished the season with a 10-game hitting streak. Kelso recorded 25 multi-hit games, including seven games with three or more hits. Kelso, who was the starting center fielder in all 41 of the Pioneers’ games, did not commit a single error in 115 defensive chances.

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Jonathan Kelso, who graduated from Willowbrook High School in 2017, enjoyed a spectacular 2021 season for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville baseball team. Kelso was honored as the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Player of the Year, and he was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings All-American second team. Kelso, who started all 41 of the Pioneers’ 2021 games in center field, led the conference in hits (69), batting average (.442), slugging percentage (.782) and on-base percentage (.532). Kelso hit nine home runs and scored 55 runs during the season. He broke the UW-Platteville baseball program’s single-season records for hits and total bases (122). Kelso is pictured while connecting for a home run during his senior season at Willowbrook. He launched the homer in a night game against Addison Trail played at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Scholarship recipients

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The Willowbrook High School Athletic Booster Club held its annual Senior Athletic Celebration on May 24. Several Willowbrook seniors received awards and scholarships during the event, which was held in the school’s main gymnasium.

Two of the honored studentathletes from Willowbrook’s Class of 2021 were Hayden Kingsbury and Allison Smith, who both received the Lauren M. Kiefer Memorial Scholarship.

Kingsbury (second from right) and Smith (far right) are pictured (at left) with Lauren’s mother—Jan Kiefer (third from right). Also pictured are Jan Kiefer’s daughter—and Lauren’s sister—Carli Bettini (third from left), along with Bettini’s two sons—Jake (far left) and Conor (second from left). The Lauren M. Kiefer Memorial Foundation honors and celebrates the life of Lauren Kiefer—a Willowbrook High School graduate—by helping others. In addition to providing the Lauren M. Kiefer Memorial Scholarship for Willowbrook High School seniors, the foundation makes donations to local families and non-profit groups for specific needs and projects.

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