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Whitney Martin (left) and Amity Davis (right) of the Villa Park Public Library’s youth services department visited the Iowa Community Center last week for a Picture Book Picnic. Library staff members held multiple Picture Book Picnic events at the community center on Wednesdays in June and July. All ages were welcome to attend each of the events, which usually took place outside. The July 22 gathering was held indoors because of inclement weather. Last week’s Picture Book Picnic provided stories, music and pictures focusing on space travel and the planets in the solar system. The audience included children from the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department’s Junior Adventure Camp.

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GOP lawmakers’ call for ComEd hearings rebuffed Key Democrat agrees only to legislation to prevent future corruption CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The chairwoman of the Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee said last week she will not hold hearings to examine what impact Commonwealth Edison’s lobbying and bribery practices have had on utility ratepayers, rebuffing a request from two Republican lawmakers.

Instead, Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, said in a statement that she plans to introduce “tough new amendments” to the proposed Clean Energy Jobs Act next year “to ensure that we hold utilities accountable and take the politics out of setting fair energy rates.”

“A legislative committee is not the appropriate place to investigate a criminal matter currently under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Attorney’s office,” Williams said last week. “As was the precedent

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Registered voters are encouraged to securely apply online for Vote by Mail ballots at dupageco.org/Election/VoteByMail/ All registered voters in DuPage County who do not apply for a ballot over the website will be mailed a Vote by Mail application by Saturday, Aug. 1.

PLEASE NOTE: Mailing of the ballots to voters will not begin until Sept. 24, 2020. It may take four to five business days to receive a ballot after that date.

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during prior corruption cases, the House Energy and Environment (committee) will not hold hearings that could impede and interfere with an ongoing federal investigation.”

That statement came in response to a letter July 20 from Republican Reps. David Welter, of Morris, and Keith Wheeler, of Oswego, to Williams and Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, chair of the House Public Utilities Committee. That letter requested the two committees hold joint investigative hearings.

Welter is the Republican spokesman on the Energy and Environment Committee. Wheeler is the Republican spokesman on the Public Utilities Committee.

Their letter was in reaction to ComEd’s public admission on Friday, July 17, that between 2011 and 2019, it awarded lobbying jobs and subcontracts to associates of House Speaker Michael Madigan as part of an effort to gain Madigan’s support for legislation beneficial to the utility.

That admission was made in a federal court in what is called a “deferred prosecution agreement,” in which the U.S. Attorney’s office agreed not to pursue prosecution of bribery charges against the company in exchange for ComEd paying a $200 million fine and agreeing to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

Madigan has not been charged and has denied any wrongdoing.

But Welter and Wheeler argued that there is more at stake in the scandal than criminal matters.

“While the U.S. Attorney’s office investigated criminal activity during the time period in question related to ComEd’s activities to influence and reward ‘Public Official A’ in order to receive passage of

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legislation favorable to the utility, the issue of what impact ComEd’s activities had on ratepayers and state policy needs to be investigated,” they stated in their letter.

According to people familiar with the investigation, federal prosecutors have focused on at least two pieces of legislation. One of those is the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2011, also known as the “Smart Grid” bill, which allowed public utilities to recover the cost of infrastructure improvements through a formula, without review by the Illinois Commerce Commission.

It passed both chambers of the General Assembly over the veto of then-Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat.

Also of interest is a massive energy bill passed in 2016 known as the Future Energy Jobs Act in which the state agreed to bail out two nuclear power plants owned by ComEd’s parent company Excelon by paying the company $235 million a year for 10 years to keep the plants open, with the money coming from a surcharge on customers’ electric bills.

More recently, lawmakers have

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Students interested in the class do not have to participate in the October performances.

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been debating what is called the Clean Energy Jobs Act—Senate Bill 2132 and House Bill 3624— which is aimed at moving Illinois to 100 percent renewable energy for electricity production by 2050.

But that bill has stalled in the General Assembly partly because, according to some observers, it could provide benefits to ComEd at a time when the company’s lobbying practices were the subject of federal investigations.

Williams, who is the lead House sponsor of the Clean Energy Jobs act, said in an open letter to her colleagues Thursday that she is working on amendments to that bill, including one that would end the automatic, formula-generated rate increases allowed under the 2011 Smart Grid bill.

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“I disagree that doing so would somehow ‘impede or interfere with an ongoing federal investigation,’ because ComEd has already agreed to pay $200 million to defer further prosecution,” he said. “The fact is, both the City of Chicago and the Illinois Commerce Commission plan to hold hearings of their own and call ComEd officials to testify. Why not Mike Madigan’s House of Representatives?”

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Lombard’s 2020 Lilac Queen was revealed during Saturday’s coronation ceremony in the village’s Lilacia Park. Jamya Whitman, who will soon begin her senior year at Glenbard East High School, was named this year’s Lilac Queen. The coronation ceremony was originally supposed to take place on May 2, but was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitman (center) is pictured with the rest of the court shortly after her coronation. Pictured left to right are: Princess Abby Lynch, Princess Karli Wilson, Whitman, Princess Lizzy Florey and Princess Stacy Caeiro. Wilson, Florey and Caeiro are members of Willowbrook High School’s Class of 2020. Lynch is about to begin her senior year at Glenbard East. Wilson will attend Augustana College. Florey will attend the University of Minnesota, while Caeiro will attend Northwestern University. One more photo from Saturday shows (above right, left to right) Wilson and Florey after they removed their masks following the conclusion of the coronation ceremony.

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DuPage County reports more than 500 deaths related to COVID-19

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The DuPage County Health Department has recorded over 500 deaths related to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The health department’s July 26 report indicated 506 confirmed deaths related to COVID-19 in the county. The July 26 report also indicated 10,880 confirmed cases of the coronavirus among county residents.

According to the county health department’s July 26 report, there were 303 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Villa Park residents, including five deaths.

The rate of deaths in the county related to the coronavirus continues to decline. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), 37 deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in DuPage County during the first 26 days of July.

According to the DuPage County Health Department, there were 14 deaths related to the coronavirus reported during March. There were 194 deaths related to COVID-19 in DuPage County reported during April. Another 192 deaths related to the coronavirus were reported during May. The county health department reported 80 deaths related to COVID-19 during June. Through 26 days of July, the county is on pace for fewer than 45 COVID-19 related deaths during the month.

Both the DuPage County Health Department and the IDPH note that their figures, including their totals from past months, are provisional and subject to change.

The two organizations provide different totals for the number of DuPage County deaths related to the virus through the first 26 days of July. According to a compilation of the IDPH’s daily updates, there were 37 COVID-19 related deaths among DuPage County residents in the first 26 days of the month. The DuPage County Health Department’s July 26 update, however, indicates 26 deaths related to the virus in the county during July.

announced one additional COVID-19 death in the state—a male in his 90s from Bond County.

The IDPH report from July 25 indicated 12 additional statewide deaths related to COVID-19. One of those deaths involved a resident of DuPage County—a female in her 80s.

The July 24 report from the IDPH announced 19 additional COVID-19 related deaths in Illinois. Four of those deaths involved residents of DuPage County. Three of those deaths were females in their 90s, while the other death involved a female in her 100s.

Of the IDPH’s 37 COVID-19 related deaths reported in residents of DuPage County through the first

Over 2.5 million tests performed in Illinois The IDPH update from July 26 announced a total of more than 171,000 COVID-19 cases in the state. More than 2.5 million tests for the coronavirus have been performed in Illinois.

According to the July 26 report from the IDPH, there were nearly 40,000 tests reported on both July 22 and July 23. More than 44,000 additional tests were reported on July 24. Over 38,000 tests were reported on July 25, with nearly 41,000 additional tests reported on July 26.

The IDPH update from July 26

Choose DuPage releases economic indicators report Last week, Choose DuPage released its Second Quarter Economic Indicators Report.

Highlights of the report include: • DuPage County’s unemployment rate was 12.6 percent in May; down from 14.8 percent in April. DuPage has the lowest unemployment rate in the region.

• In May, 83 percent of those laid off said it was temporary.

• Unemployment claims dropped 50 percent from April to May.

26 days of July, 28 have involved residents 70 and older. Another six of the deaths involved residents in their 60s. About 92 percent of the 37 COVID-19 related deaths reported in DuPage County during the first 26 days of July, therefore, involved residents 60 and older.

Two of the 37 COVID-19 related deaths reported in the county in the first 26 days of July involved residents in their 40s, while one death involved a resident in the 50-59 age group. According to the IDPH, none of the DuPage County deaths related to the coronavirus during the first 26 days of July involved a resident under the age of 40.

• At the end of Q2, there were more than 55,000 job opportunities posted in DuPage County.

• The office vacancy rate remained at 13.8 percent in Q2, slightly lower than it was during the same time last year.

• The industrial vacancy rate dropped to 6 percent, from 6.5 percent during Q1.

A copy of the full report is available for downloading at choosedupage.com.

This is a response to a call about “this is for all of you who voted for JB Pritzker; how’s that working out for you?” I think it’s working out well for most of us in this state. All of the other states that were opened up early or didn’t have such a tough governor are seeing an uptick in their deaths, their sicknesses, their hospitalizations and Illinois is staying strong and staying safe. I thank JB Pritzker and Lori Lightfoot for sticking strong for the people and not just about the money. Thank you. *** I would just like to know why the hypocrites over at Willowbrook were protesting for Black Lives Matter. Why don’t they go to Chicago where there really is a problem with black lives? Why don’t you go there and protest? Bye. *** If you look up the definition of hypocrisy, it states Democrat socialists. *** I find it interesting how Lord Lightfoot and Governor Moneybags were worried that federal agents will overstep their bounds in Chicago.

They don’t seem too worried about the shootings and killings of inno-

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cent black people week in and week out—especially teens and children.

They don’t seem too worried about anarchists looting and destroying Chicago businesses, putting graffiti on buildings and wanting to tear down statues. I don’t call them protestors. I call them anarchists. Haven’t these people overstepped their bounds? I guarantee Pritzker and Lightfoot would be begging the feds for help if the president was someone other than Trump. *** Hello, Villa Park residents. Please don’t forget, you can brighten someone’s day by giving a wave or saying hello as they pass you. Have a wonderful day; stay healthy, stay happy. *** I see on Facebook Villa Park and Lombard are close together around 75 percent in filling out the census.

People, please realize there is big money at stake here, if there is not an accurate residency county. And it doesn’t ask for citizenship status, so that shouldn’t be an issue. Please do your part to help our communities not lose out on financial opportunities because you were too lazy to take the time to fill out the census.

possible. When I’m outside walking alone, sorry, I don’t see the need to wear a mask. I refuse to live in fear that I might get the virus if I happen to pass within a foot or two of someone on a sidewalk for two seconds.

If anything, I’m going to say hello as I walk past them—not go out of my way to avoid them like the plague. *** I think it is tragic what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis being killed by a police officer, but I think this Black Lives Matter organization are all hypocrites. Why is it not an issue when black kids and other people are getting killed on the west and south side of Chicago? It seems like almost every week and every day this happens. The Black Lives Matter organization is hypocritical. *** I used to enjoy going to Chicago shopping, dining at restaurants, spending a day at the lakefront or going to a ballgame. No way would I go to Chicago now. Who would?

This great city is in shambles. Put the blame squarely on the incompetent Lori Lightfoot and that do-nothing state’s attorney Kim Foxx. They’re

the ones catering to the thugs and criminals. *** All lives matter: black, brown, yellow, red, olive, white, etc. I’m white but my ancestors were not slave owners. But those who do have ancestors who were slave owners, that was a totally different era. There are stories from the past from all sides of my family being discriminated against when they came to this country from other countries, but they figured things out and moved on. I’ve known people who’ve been brutalized by police, but I’ve also known police who’ve been brutalized by people. Looting, destruction equals criminal activity. The Golden Rule is what we should all follow: do unto others what you would have others do unto you. I think as a society we should think about this and follow this. Thank you. *** I didn’t think it was possible, but the mayors of Portland, Seattle and New York are worse at their jobs than the mayor of Chicago. These mayors stand by and do nothing while their cities get trashed, but somehow it’s Trump’s fault and the feds’ fault.

District 88 announces full online registration process for 2020-21

District 88 is excited to provide a full online registration process for its families for the 2020-21 school year.

As the district prepares to implement this new service, please see important details below.

What will the new registration process be like?

1. Parents/guardians will be able to register their student(s) using an online portal to provide required information and documents. Families will need to create an account with the PowerSchool Enrollment Portal (details will be mailed home soon).

2. Fees will be paid electronically through a secure online payment service. Families will need to create an account with RevTrak (details will pursue higher education opportuni- be mailed home soon).

How will the new registration ties and succeed in the workforce.

Students in CTE programs also have the opportunity to earn dual credit or credentials and certifications from partner institutions prior to high school graduation.

The programs will place a special DuPage County Community Serfocus on recruiting underrepresented students into education careers to vices is accepting applications for help meet the high demand for teach- the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ers of color across Illinois.

“Schools with educators from di- until June 30, 2021, or until funds verse backgrounds support students’ are depleted.

Households in need of energy cultural identities and enrich the learning atmosphere for all children,” assistance, especially those with Cullerton said. “We must continue to disconnection notices, high past implement programs that encourage due balances, and the general popdiversity and inclusion at every stage ulation who have been impacted by wage fluctuations due to COVID-19 of our students’ lives.”

Nearly $2 million in total funding are encouraged to apply. Propane has been awarded to 11 Education for customers are strongly encouraged Employment Systems statewide to to apply in August when fuel prices recruit and support future educators are lowest.

If your household’s combined at 62 high schools and vocational gross income for the prior 30 days centers.

For a full list of grant recipients or beginning with the date of the applito learn more about career and col- cation is at or below 200 percent of lege readiness programs in Illinois, the federal poverty level, you may be eligible to receive assistance. A visit www.ISBE.net/CTE.

Local high schools receive ISBOE grants To encourage more qualified people to enter the education field, state Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is announcing that seven DuPage County schools will receive Education Career Pathways Grants from the Illinois State Board of Education.

“Our teachers train the future leaders of our great state,” Cullerton said.

“This grant will help DuPage County schools recruit qualified and passionate teachers to guide and educate our children.”

The DuPage Area Occupational Education System #090 has been awarded $248,997, which will be distributed to seven high schools in DuPage County to assist these schools in developing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to prepare students for careers in education. Among this group Addison Trail High School, Willowbrook High School and Lake Park High School are set to receive this assistance.

CTE programs help students develop technical and employability skills while strengthening their core academic abilities to enable them to

The communities are depending on all of us. It is anonymous. *** This is in response to the person who has never heard the term Karen before who called me a millennial.

First of all, I’m glad you learned something new. Second of all, I’m not a millennial, I’m part of Generation Z. The Zoomer is the best generation. I don’t automatically say adulting or flex my Harry Potter House as if it’s a personality trait so stop insulting me. *** I noticed there was a comment to my Speak Out (July 23 issue) that took issue with me. In my Speak Out (July 16 issue), I talked about walking on a sidewalk, and a woman walking toward me on that same sidewalk. She walked off the sidewalk and onto the street to avoid me, apparently thinking I had the virus. The question posed to me in Speak Out was, “How do you know I didn’t do that to protect you from me? Some of us can be socially responsible.” Just to let you know, I am socially responsible. I wear a mask when I’m in a store or a public place where social distancing isn’t

process impact student fees?

Student fees will be consolidated as follows to simplify the process.

1. Textbook/instructional materials District 88 will transition from selling and buying back textbooks to implementing a set fee of $140 for textbook/workbook rental.

Families still have the option to buy from vendors outside of District 88, as long as students have all required materials for their classes.

2. Registration fee A Registration fee of $214 will include: • Academic course fee • Digital learning fee (Chromebook) • Technology fee • Participation fee

• See a detailed student fees chart at dupage88.net/studentFees2020-21.

What are the benefits of the new registration process?

1. It allows for online payments, including debit card, credit card and eCheck 2. It allows for registration forms to be automated 3. It allows for a more convenient experience for families When will the new registration process begin?

Details about when registration will open and how to complete the process will be shared soon.

For questions or more information, contact: • Willowbrook Assistant Principal Bob Daly at rdaly@dupage88.net or 630-530-3441.

DuPage County offering energy assistance Applications for annual LIHEAP program now open single-person household can qualify for the program with a monthly gross income of up to $2,127; a two-person household up to $2,873; and a family of four can earn up to $4,367. Benefits are paid directly to the utilities on behalf of eligible households.

The PIPP Program (Percentage of Income Payment Plan) will also be offered this program year to ComEd and Nicor Gas customers.

PIPP applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis and are based on 150 percent of the federal poverty level.

Applications for PIPP will be taken from Sept. 1 until March 31, 2021, or until funding is exhausted. A single-person household can qualify for the PIPP Program with a monthly gross income of up to

$1,595; a two-person household up to $2,155; and a family of four can earn up to $3,275.

Customers must be able to provide the following documentation when applying for assistance: • Social Security cards for all household members; • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day period beginning with the date of application; • Current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days (if they pay for the energy directly); and • If you rent, your lease.

For more information, including where you can apply, or to schedule an appointment, DuPage County residents may call (630) 407-6500, (800) 942-9412 (toll-free) or visit www.dupageco.org.

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Police Reports 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 July 20 Timothy R. Cusack, 30, of Alsip, was charged with battery near Kings Point and Cambridge at around 1:21 a.m. Police said Cusack pushed a victim, put the victim in a headlock and pulled him to the ground.

A 20-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery in the 200 block of W. Michael Lane at around 3:30 a.m. Police said the suspect pushed a victim several times in the chest.

was charged with reckless driving, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to give aid or information, driving while license suspended, making an improper turn and driving on the wrong side of the road in the 700 block of W. Willow Glen at around 6:18 p.m.

Fernando Orozco, 24, of Addison, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in the 500 block of W. Lake at around 12:25 a.m.

traffic stop at around 8:20 p.m.

Villa Park July 18 Deandre D. Brooks, 22, of Harvey, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver, driving while license suspended and operating a vehicle while registration suspended for no insurance, near North and Route 83 at around 8:19 p.m.

Jayson Montoya, 20, of Cicero, was charged with reckless driving, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, squealing or screeching tires, improper lighting and failure to signal in the 200 block of E. North at around 12:01 a.m.

July 18 Police said Diego Rosas, 18, of Addison, had an original warrant out of the Will County Sheriff’s Department for retail theft in the 500 block of Green Oaks Court at around 7:36 p.m.

July 16-July 17 Six incidents of suspects entering July 17 unoccupied and unsecured vehicles Karrie M. Sembdner, 41, of Ha- were reported in the 500 block of W. nover Park, was charged with ob- Division between the above dates. In structing identification, driving while the first incident, an unknown suslicense suspended, improper lane us- pect(s) stole a wallet. In the second July 19 Jose A. Carreno, 22, of Addison, age and no insurance subsequent to a incident, police said an unknown 378314

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suspect(s) stole loose change. In the third and fourth incidents, an unknown suspect(s) rummaged through the glove box, but nothing appeared to be missing. In the fifth incident, an unknown suspect(s) stole change and a debit card. In the sixth incident, an unknown suspect(s) stole an Illinois driver’s license, a Social Security card and credit cards.

July 16 An 18-year-old Lombard man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of N. Biermann at around 6:26 p.m.

Residential burglary was reported in the 500 block of W. Division. Police said an unknown suspect(s) entered an unoccupied apartment and stole $1,000.

July 15 Criminal damage to property was reported at around 2:02 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect shattered two windows on the northeast shelter of the train depot with an unknown object.

July 13 Idahir Y. Carrizalez-Salazar, 21, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI and reckless driving near North and Westmore at around 3:17 a.m.

July 12-July 13 Two incidents of retail theft were reported at a store in the 1-100 block of S. Villa between the above dates.

In the first incident at around 2:16 p.m. In both incidents, police said an unknown suspect(s) stole several electronic cigarettes from a display shelf or counter and left the store without paying for the items.

June 26-July 3 Theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Myrtle. Police said an unknown suspect is stealing mail from the mailbox located on the north side of the home.

Dec. 15, 2019 Everett G. Pullett, 29, of Waukegan, was charged with retail theft-possessing displayed merchandise exceeding $300 at a local store at around 1:07 p.m.

Public Notice SPECIAL TOWNSHIP MEETING ============================= NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Township of York, in the County of DuPage, and State of Illinois, that a SPECIAL TOWNSHIP MEETING of said Township will take place on: AUGUST 11, 2020 at the hour of 7:00 o’clock P.M. in the auditorium of the York Township Offices, 1502 S. Meyers Road, Lombard, IL 60148 The purpose of said meeting is to authorize the Sale of York Road Property.

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West Nile activity in DuPage County prompts health advisory

An increase in mosquito samples from Naperville testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV) has the DuPage County Health Department reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of contracting WNV. These samples represent the first positive test of WNV in mosquitoes in DuPage County this year.

The key factors in determining the degree of West Nile virus activity are temperatures and rainfall. In hot, dry weather, mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus (primarily Culex mosquitoes) breed in stagnant water, like street catch basins and ditches, and they multiply rapidly.

“As people spend more time outdoors to physically distance due to COVID-19 we are reminding everyone to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes and West Nile virus,” said Karen Ayala, Health Department Executive Director.

Protect yourself, protect your family and prevent mosquitoes from breeding around your home by following the “4 Ds of Defense”: • Drain: Drain items that collect standing water around your home, yard or business. Scrub and refill pet water dishes and bird baths regularly.

• Defend: Use an insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions.

• Dress: Wear long pants, long sleeves and closed-toe shoes when outside to cover the skin.

• Dawn to Dusk: Wear repellent outdoors during these prime times for mosquito activity.

Residents should check the Personal Protection Index (PPI) on the DuPage County Health Department’s website for the current WNV activity. To view the PPI page, visit dupagehealth.org/243/Personal-Protection-Index.

The PPI ranges in risk level from zero-to-three, with zero being no activity and three announcing multiple human cases of WNV in DuPage County.

The current level is 1: “Localized abundance of active mosquitoes, climate conditions favorable for development of virus.” The recommended actions: • Drain those items that collect standing water around your home, yard or business. Scrub and refill pet water dishes and bird baths regularly.

• Defend: Use an insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions.

The PPI is updated every Wednesday at 3 p.m. throughout the WNV season by the Health Department’s vector-borne disease surveillance experts.

WNV activity generally decreases in the fall when cooler temperatures arrive and especially after the first frost of the season.

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Glowiak Hilton urges residents to report unemployment fraud With rising cases of attempted unemployment fraud, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) warned residents to contact the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) if they receive benefit cards they did not apply for.

“Scammers are taking advantage of this crisis and trying to line their pockets with money meant to help working families,” Glowiak Hilton said. “If you receive an unemployment benefit card in the mail and did not apply, do not activate it and please report it to IDES.” Last week, residents across the state reported receiving KeyBank debit cards and unemployment letters in the mail even though they did not apply. IDES said that individuals

who received these mailings may be victims of identity theft or fraud. The target of this fraud is suspected to be the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. Ambiguous guidelines for the program and hasty development may have left the program vulnerable to scammers.

Individuals who received these cards in the mail should not activate the debit card under any circumstances and should instead immediately contact IDES at 800-814-0513 to report identity theft. Victims of fraud should also review their credit reports for possible suspicious activity.

(Editor’s note: This was received from the office of Suzy Glowiak Hilton.)

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Cullerton: new grant to help recruit qualified educators Fun by the Numbers Like puzzles?

Then you’ll love sudoku. This mindbending 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!

To encourage more qualified people to enter the education field, State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is excited to announce seven DuPage County schools will receive Education Career Pathways Grants from the Illinois State Board of Education.

“Our teachers train the future leaders of our great state,” Cullerton said. “This grant will help DuPage County schools recruit qualified and passionate teachers to guide and educate our children.”

The DuPage Area Occupational Education System #090 has been awarded $248,997, which will be distributed to seven high schools in DuPage County to assist these schools in developing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to prepare students for careers in education. Among this group Addison Trail High School, Willowbrook High School and Lake Park High School are set to receive this assistance.

CTE programs help students develop technical and employability skills while strengthening their core academic abilities to enable them to pursue higher education opportunities and succeed in the workforce. Students in CTE programs also have the opportunity to earn dual credit or credentials and certifications from partner institutions prior to high school graduation.

The programs will place a special focus on recruiting underrepresented students into education careers to help meet the high demand

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We must continue to implement programs that encourage diversity and inclusion at every stage of our students’ lives.”

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for teachers of color across Illinois.

“Schools with educators from diverse backgrounds support students’ cultural identities and enrich the learning atmosphere for all children,” Cullerton said. “We must continue to implement programs that encourage diversity and inclusion at every stage of our students’ lives.”

Nearly $2 million in total funding has been awarded to 11 Education for Employment Systems statewide to recruit and support future educators at 62 high schools and vocational centers. For a full list of grant recipients or to learn more about career and college readiness programs in Illinois, visit www.ISBE.net/CTE. (Editor’s. note: This was received from the office of State Sen. Tom Cullerton.)

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Just Listed!

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Enjoy the quiet single tree-lined block of S Lawndale from your front porch, yet close to all Elmhurst has to offer in this $599,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Rare opportunity to own this updated & expanded brick Georgian that has been lovingly looked after for over 45 years. Enjoy the quiet single tree-lined block of S Lawndale from your front porch, yet close to all Elmhurst has to offer in this center of town location - shops, restaurants, train. This 3 bed / 2.1 bath home boasts flexible living & entertainment options w/ a great floor plan perfect for today’s owner- Living room w/ gas fireplace, separate dining room, large Great room w/ expanded ceilings & exposed brick accent wall, family room/office w/ walls of windows. Large eatin kitchen w/ solid wood cabinets, SS appliances, backsplash & granite tops, wine fridge & wet bar. $599,900

Fellows Court Townhome

Fellows Court Townhome

This classic Fellows Court Townhome offers 2 large bedrooms and 2 full bathroom. The 1st and 2nd floor has beautiful hardwood flooring and fresh paint! Enjoy a single-family residence with none of the outside maintenance

This classic Fellows Court Townhome offers 2 large bedrooms and 2 full bathroom. The 1st and 2nd floor has beautiful hardwood flooring and fresh paint! Enjoy a single-family residence with none of the outside maintenance responsibilities. Low association fees, very close to the Metra, Great Schools, Oak Brook & Downtown Elmhurst Shopping, and all major expressways.

There is 1 garage space with brand new flooring and door. No pets. No rentals. $224,900

Your Private Retreat!

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This oversized split level with sub basement offers over 3,000sf of finished living space. 4 beds / 2.5 baths - master suite with walk-in closet and updated master bath. Completely remodeled in 2017 with a new roof, windows, mechanicals, $619,000 NEW PRICE! RS ILDE T BU MEN VEST IN E WIS

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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

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This oversized split level with sub basement offers over 3,000sf of finished living space.

4 beds / 2.5 baths - master suite with walkin closet and updated master bath.

Completely remodeled in 2017 with a new roof, windows, mechanicals, top of the line finishes, fenced yard with lots of mature trees, paver patio and storage shed.

Oversized 2 car attached garage with epoxy flooring and circle drive. Beautiful hardwood floors, white kitchen with massive seating island, separate dining room, living room fireplace, and walkout family room. Laundry and tons and storage in the basement. $619,000

58 ft wide lot steps to Berens Park Sports Complex - sledding hill, sand volleyball courts, tennis, Hub Splash park, turf fields, baseball/softball diamonds, batting cages, putt-putt golf and a block away from Wagner Community Center. In a well-developed neighborhood with lots of new construction.

Close to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Emerson Elementary and all major highways. Home is tenant occupied till midAugust. Home can be rented out as you develop your new construction plans. $259,000

Double Wide Lot For Sale

Double Wide Lot For Sale

Endless possibilities and potential to build your dream home on this oversized 100x125 lot close to City Centre, restaurants and Metra. Convenient access to all major transportation routes. Top-rated Field Elementary school. Well built 2 bed / 2

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Endless possibilities and potential to build your dream home on this oversized 100x125 lot close to City Centre, restaurants and Metra.

Convenient access to all major transportation routes. Top-rated Field Elementary school. Well built 2 bed / 2 bath / 1765 sq ft brick and stone Ranch home is currently on property. Flexicore basement ceiling. Rehab, add on, or build new. As-Is Sale. Value in the land. $325,000

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Modern Farmhouse

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Modern Farmhouse

Hinsbrook Construction’s newest offering on Colfax, one of south Elmhurst’s most sought-after streets. Stand out from the rest with fresh, new design. Custom accent wall and barn door to first floor office/bedroom. Hardwood floors throughout the $1,199,000

100% Completed Modern Farmhouse Hinsbrook Construction’s newest offering on Colfax, one of south Elmhurst’s most sought-after streets. Stand out from the rest with fresh, new design. Custom accent wall and barn door to first floor office/ bedroom. Hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Formal dining with wainscoting & huge family room with gas fireplace flanked by built-ins. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, large seating island, eating area, high-end SS appliances, walk-in pantry, mudroom with built-in cubbies and large walk-in closet. Upstairs boasts 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths. Master suite with tray ceiling, dual walk-in closets, and spa bath. Huge 2nd floor laundry as well. A fully finished basement with a large rec room, 5th bedroom or workout room, full bath, wet bar, and a ton of good storage space. 2 car attached garage. Overall, roughly 4,900sf of finished living space. Walk to Jefferson (public K-5) or Visitation (private K-8), Smalley Pool, Butterfield Park, & the IL Prairie Path. Close to shopping and highways. $1,199,000 Stunning Renovations

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Check out this French Provincial Newer Home! Completely Move In Ready this GORGEOUS Maryknoll 4 Bedroom Home has been completely transformed with an all new Kitchen, all new Master Bathroom and features all the trends of 2020! $874,900 FIRST OFFERING!

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Completely Move In Ready this GORGEOUS Maryknoll 4 Bedroom Home has been completely transformed with an all new Kitchen, all new Master Bathroom and features all the trends of 2020! Walk into your breathtaking 2 story foyer featuring newly wainscoted staircase leading to your cozy living room and library. Large Formal Natural Light-Filled Dining Room, incredible Chef’s Kitchen with Grey and White tones with Quartz Countertops with Herringbone Subway Tile design and floating shelving all designed with OPEN CONCEPT to your Family Room with Gas Fireplace. $874,900

Lot For Sale in Lincoln

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Great Home / Great Price!

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Situated on an oversized lot this completely move in ready home will knock your socks off all within a stone’s throw from the Park District’s NEW All inclusive Butterfield Park, baseball fields and gazebo! This 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Home has

Situated on an oversized lot this completely move in ready home will knock your socks off all within a stone’s throw from the Park District’s NEW All inclusive Butterfield Park, baseball fields and gazebo! This 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Home has beautifully refinished hardwood floors, Lovely Family Room centered with brick fireplace, large formal Dining Room and lots of Charm! Spot less Eat In Kitchen, 3 generous Bedrooms and 2 newly renovated Bathrooms. $374,900

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Transformed Tri-Level

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Classic Red Brick Bungalow

Classic Red Brick Bungalow

Steps to Lincoln School, York HS & Prairie Path and Spring Road Business’, Features include: intricate moldings, arched doorways, gorgeous HW floors, Newer Maple Kitchen w/ Granite CT’s, NEW SS appliances. Awesome Addition w/ $499,900

Steps to Lincoln School, York HS & Prairie Path and Spring Road Business’, Features include: intricate moldings, arched doorways, gorgeous HW floors, Newer Maple Kitchen w/ Granite CT’s, NEW SS appliances. Awesome Addition w/ multiuse/over-sized/custom ISLAND that will be the HUB of the Home all of which is surrounded by the view of your incredibly private backyard. 1st floor offers an in-law/ arrangement w/ Full Bath & Bedroom. Functional Office & Formal Dining and Living Rooms round out the 1st floor. 2nd Floor has 4 spacious Bedrooms w/ a Full Bathroom.

Basement has HUGE Rec Room w/lots of storage! $499,900

Attention Builders! Great corner lot 75 x 125. Located close to Shopping, Schools, Restaurants. Home on property is a tear down. Call for details. $324,900

Completely transformed split level. Full exterior remodel and wraparound porch addition. White kitchen with breakfast bar and newer SS appliances. Basement completely remodeled with wide plank vinyl flooring, white cabinetry and quartz counters in the home office and laundry room along with Samsung washer and dryer. The upstairs levels offer 4 beds and 2 full baths and playroom. Great outdoor space with a large shaded seating area for couches and outdoor dining. All exterior drains and downspouts were tied into the city storm sewer & AC replaced in 2016. Walk to Jefferson Elementary or Visitation, Butterfield Park and Prairie Path. $499,900

Land For Sale < $300k

Land For Sale < $300k

~Land for Sale~ Lot lies in Blue Ribbon Lincoln School District. Quiet private location. Build your dream home and raise your family in one of the Western suburb’s finest towns. $299,000

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Choose DuPage releases economic indicators report Last week, Choose DuPage released its Second Quarter Economic Indicators Report.

to May. • At the end of Q2, there were more than 55,000 job opportunities posted in DuPage County.

Highlights of the report include: • The office vacancy rate remained at 13.8% in • DuPage County’s unemployment rate was Q2, slightly lower than it was during the same time 12.6% in May; down from 14.8% in April. DuPage last year. has the lowest unemployment rate in the region.

• The industrial vacancy rate dropped to 6%, • In May, 83% of those laid off said it was from 6.5% during Q1. temporary.

A copy of the full report is available for • Unemployment claims dropped 50% from April downloading at choosedupage.com.

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DuPagePads introduces news president, CEO near and dear to Redzic’s heart. Her experience founding a literacy program in a family shelter is what ultimately inspired her to make a lasting career in the nonprofit sector.

In February DuPagePads’ Board of Directors retained KEES as its executive search partner.

Board Chair Vickie Tabbert said, “The Board of Directors is excited to have April join us on our journey to end homelessness in DuPage County.

DuPagePads has grown to be a solid, well-respected agency committed to its mission and focused on providing the support and services necessary to

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battle homelessness in DuPage County.

“April’s experiences, vision, and compassion resonated with the Search Committee and aligned with our mission and values. We believe that she is the right leader to move us forward and help the agency continue to grow We want to print your news! and succeed.”

Redzic succeeds Simler whose tenWhat’s new with you and your grad? ure elevated DuPagePads from pro- Special awards and recognition, Dean’s list, graduations, viding seasonal shelter only to providing interim housing 365 nights a year, scholarships, further education at graduate or professional schools... send your college news to independent@ and from just managing homelessness to building an integrated model and rvpublishing.com or FAX to (630)350-7787. system to end homelessness.

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The DuPagePads’ Board of Directors has introduced April Redzicas as the next president and CEO of DuPagePads.

Dedicated to April Redzic ending homelessness in DuPage County for 35 years, DuPagePads welcomed Redzic on July 27 following the retirement of former president and CEO Carol Simler, after 23 years of service and leadership.

Having worked for Chicagoland nonprofits in the housing sphere for close to 19 years, Redzic is eager to apply her strong leadership and relationship/partnership building experience as the next DuPagePads’ president and CEO. “A stable home environment is the cornerstone of everything for someone who is struggling with their life conditions,” said Redzic. “If you do not have an address, you cannot get a job. If you do not have a place to sleep, you cannot be rested for a job interview—or perform well in a classroom. If you do not know where you are going to sleep on a given night, it is hard to plan for the future. It all begins with having a room of one’s own and a safe personal space to live in.

“I applaud the successful work of DuPagePads for 35 years and look forward to charting the course for the next era of the agency.”

Redzic is an engaging leader and executive bringing a robust background in marketing, public relations, board engagement and funding diversification.

Since 2011, she has served the community working at Kids Above All (formerly known as ChildServ), a Chicago-based organization that works with more than 2,500 children and families annually to improve lives through comprehensive services in Cook, Lake, DuPage and Kane counties. She started at Kids Above All as director of marketing and communications before assuming the role of vice president, resource development in 2015. Her previous experience also includes director roles at the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and Catholic Charities in Chicago.

Redzic holds a master’s degree in nonprofit administration from Notre Dame University-Mendoza College of Business and a Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago.

“April is a leader who approaches everything she does with joy, enthusiasm and strategy,” said Sean Garrett, president and CEO, United Way Metro Chicago. “As our region continues to face economic and health challenges, I am confident that April will lead DuPagePads toward providing greater solutions for reducing homelessness in DuPage County, and bring stability and independence to people battling housing crises.”

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A win for the Crush

The Villa Park Crush 14-U baseball team earned a 17-6 victory over the Franklin Park Vipers on Saturday at Twin Lakes Park. The Crush, which is part of Villa Park Youth Baseball (VPYB), improved its summer record to 3-4 with the victory. Nicky Schroeder (above) and Dylan Casteel (right) were two of Villa Park’s pitchers during the game. Skyler Kassel is pictured below while batting for the Crush.

Talking to kids about the new reality during COVID-19 Navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic can be difficult.

Like everyone, children have questions and are facing their own struggles as they grapple with this new normal.

Adults may be unsure how to broach this topic with their children.

These tips may help adults talk to their children about their new reality during the pandemic: • Provide the (age-appropriate) facts. Younger children may picture the virus as a scary monster that can sneak through their window, said Dan Santangelo, LCPC with Linden Oaks Behavioral Health. Let them know it’s

a small germ and talk to them about catching their sneeze or cough in their elbow, keeping their hands clean and being careful not to touch their eyes, nose or mouth.

For older children, relate it to something they already know. For example, much like a cold or flu virus, COVID-19 can spread through the air when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. The distance germs travel can be up to 6 feet, according to research, which is how social distancing became a way to avoid contracting the virus.

Provide the facts (in an age-appropriate manner) and let them ask ques-

tions.

• Give them a role in the fight against the virus. “I find that kids want to help if you encourage them and let them know you need their help,” said Santangelo. Let kids know that handwashing, wearing a mask when out in public, wiping down frequently-touched surfaces, and using their elbow to play catch with their sneezes and coughs all contribute to the fight against the virus.

• Pay attention to the messages you’re sending and be honest. “Kids are radars,” says Santangelo. “They feel us and they know (when something is wrong). They always do.”

Some adults may be dealing with a job loss or the loss of a loved one.

Discussing these weightier topics with children can be tricky, but providing them with information about what’s happening takes away the fear of the unknown, says Santangelo.

Parents might also consider contacting a counselor to help their family deal with the situation.

• Reassure them that this is temporary and they are safe. It isn’t yet known whether school will be open in the fall, but tell kids what is known so they understand what to expect in the short term. Let kids know that questions will be answered as soon as

information is available.

• Stick to a schedule. It may look different than what they’re used to, but parents should try to maintain some structure to the day where it matters most. Keep set wake and sleep times, eat meals together, schedule family game time, and encourage kids to stay active, such as going for walks, riding their bikes or shooting hoops in the driveway.

Keeping children in the loop with clear communication will help the whole family get through this pandemic together.

For updates on COVID-19, check EEHealth.org/coronavirus.

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Summer volleyball camp

The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department held last week’s summer volleyball camp for students entering grades 3-5. Camp directors (above, left to right) Jack Weaver and Grace Reckamp will soon start their senior year at Willowbrook High School. Weaver is a member of the school’s boys volleyball team, while Reckamp plays for the Warriors’ girls volleyball team. The participants in last week’s four-day camp (July 20-23) at the Iowa Community Center included Eleanor Moser (left), Soleil Martin (below right), Jessica Tortorello (below left) and Kiera Miller (below center). Weaver and Reckamp are directing this week’s camp for students entering grades 6-8.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION • RESURFACING

$100 Off Asphalt Work

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• 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

GREG STEBEN CARPENTRY Small Home Repairs and Remodeling General Carpentry 30 Years Experience “Specializing in Quality Workmanship and Attention to Detail”

630-495-8077

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Concrete CONCRETE RESTORATION OVERLAY - EPOXY - REPAIR RESTORE OR REPLACE STOOPS - STEPS - GARAGE FLOORS

CALL: BOB 630-669-0198

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CUSTOM CONCRETE

25 years serving the Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Villa Park area Specializing in driveways, garage slabs, patios, sidewalks, residential foundations for additions.

Call Greg (630) 469-6898

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CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC

Specialty-small residential jobs: ceiling fans, outlets, switches, pet fences, outdoor lighting, additions, basements, garages.

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

38 YRS EXPERIENCE

630-661-5616

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Gutters

Plumbing

All Home Improvements & Repairs Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical No job too small!

630-832-0472

WEST SIDE PLUMBING, INC.

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 247158

J & D LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING

• Lawn clean-up • Lawn aeration • Leveling blackdirt & sod

~ Free Estimates ~

Painting

JK MAINTENANCE GUTTERS CLEANED • FAST • CLEAN • INSURED Call 630-673-2182

HPS Decorating Inc.

Handyman

708-692-7441

HANDYMAN BILL

JK MAINTENANCE PAINTING & MORE

Reliable Handyman

Semi-retired painter with over 40 years experience; Highly skilled with great resume.

• No down payments • Insured

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• Drywall & Tile Repair • Deck Repairs & Restaining • Driveway Sealcoating “No Job Too Small”

630-673-2182

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

630-495-9650

Tree Service GV TREE SERVICE

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• Free Estimates • Trimming • Complete Removal, stumps, brush • Free wood chips • Insured Call Todd 630-303-4641

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• Mulch • Fertilizing & Seeding • Weekly grass cutting • Driveway sealcoating

Brookfield, IL

From A Drip To A Water Heater Your Complete Plumbing Repair & Service Company Licensed, Bonded, Insured

Call 7 Days a Week from July 16 Thru November 26 630-495-2264 377504

LAWN & SNOW MANAGEMENT

630-832-9530

REAL ESTATE

Tree & Bush Removal Trimming • Haul Away Free Estimates • Reasonable Rates • Fully Insured

Call Jim at 630-461-2280

Specializing in general maintenance and repair both inside and out.

FREE ESTIMATES • REASONABLE RATES 630-832-8169

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DEMERIS & SON, INC.

Landscaping/ Lawn/Garden

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CARL WUNSCHEL BLDRS.

Call Ken: (630) 776-3467

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Electrical

The Independent Newspapers

Over 30 years experience - Elmhurst

Owner Operated Since 1987

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Building Repair/ Remodeling

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

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

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

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GARAGE SALES Lombard Garage Sales 332 EDSON PLACE, Fri., 7/31, Sat., 8/1 & Sun., 8/2, 8am-1pm.

A to Z for everyone! 75% items brand new, buy 2 items, get 3rd free. No baby items.

640 N. CHARLOTTE, Friday, July 31, 9am-2pm and Saturday, August 1, 9am-Noon.

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME AGAIN!

For Sale By Owner NAIL BUSINESS FOR SALE

Owner is selling Z’s Nail Spa at 701 E. Roosevelt Rd. in Lombard, IL. Includes 10 pedicure machines and 9 desks. Asking price is $20,000. If interested, please call 312-451-3145. 375050

Other Real Estate Selling last side-by-side graves left in Sect. G, Lot 52, Graves 4 & 5 (old part of Cemetery), Mt. Emblem.

Call for information 630561-1851.

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Need Help Finding Your Next Home?

Check Our Real Estate Section

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

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630-543-6323

DEADLINE IS 3PM ON FRIDAY

Aluminum, Copper, Galvanized

FIND YOUR NEXT JOB IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

www.faheyandsonpaving.com LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

to place your classified ads

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Dental Specialty Practice in Elmhurst is seeking a mature part-time assistant. Prefer to train the right person.

Approx. 12-16 hrs. per week.

Please call 630-530-4808.

Experienced cook wanted, full time.

Mr. G’s Restaurant Call 630-279-8887

in-Print and OnlnE at www.lOmbardian.infO

Handyman

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630-889-8700

CALL TODAY Free Estimates

In Elmhurst Call 630-834-8244 or Lombard Call 630-627-7010

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Full Time, Tues.-Sat. $125-200+ per day • Will Train Apply @ 1105 E. St. Charles Rd. Between 9am-4pm

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Assistant Position

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BUSINESS & SERVICE

Restaurant/Hospitality

SUPERIOR CHIMNEY SERVICES CORP.

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lOmbard OfficE (630) 627-7010

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Help Wanted

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Other Real Estate

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

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.

Misc. For Sale

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Ab-Doer Pro, Ab-Doer Lounge, Exercise Bike. Call 630520-5071

MASSAGE TABLE FOR SALE Oakwood Massage Table with Carrying Case, sheets & bolster, $300. Call 630-776-3672

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435 North York Street Elmhurst, Illinois www.PedersenRyberg.com info@pedersenryberg.com 630-834-1133

Robert “Bob” Chapelle has served many families at Pedersen Ryberg over the last 30+ years and we are excited to have him back! He is truly committed to each family that walks through the door and treats them as his own.

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Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home is dedicated to providing a full range of services by our staff of compassionate professionals. From pre-planning and pre-funding to an unexpected death, we are here for you and your family 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - no matter the situation.

For well over fifty years, we have been providing meaningful and proven options with total respect in keeping with family values – and budget. We strive to respect your wishes with uncompromised quality and value and help create a way to memorialize yourself or a loved one.

Our commitment and goal is to assist families in any way we can during what is considered one of the most difficult times in their lives.

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