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Elmhurst Hospital celebrates 10 years On June 25, 2011, Elmhurst Hospital opened a $450 million, stateof-the-art hospital at the corner of York Street and Roosevelt Road. A decade later, the hospital’s 2,600+ employees continue to deliver on its commitment to person-centered care. “It is hard for me to believe that it has been ten years since we opened the new hospital’s doors,” says Pamela Dunley, President and CEO, Elmhurst Hospital. “After years of planning, designing and building, we marked the beginning of new ways to heal, new ways to work, and new ways to practice medicine.” Inspired by the Planetree organization, symbols of the commitment to treating mind, body and spirit are present throughout the building. Represented in the form of a stylized sycamore leaf, they signify Elmhurst Hospital’s holistic healing philosophy. “We have created a unique healthcare experience at Elmhurst Hospital,” says Dunley. “Our dedication to the Planetree philosophy is fully evident in the private suites, calming and comfortable accommodations, seamless integration, and state-of the-art technology – all designed with the patient at the forefront.” Hospital planners also made a decision to employ standardization to promote safety and efficiency. The layout, patient rooms and nursing stations are identical on each of the hospital’s five floors, some of the many factors that have contributed to numerous national honors for quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Elmhurst Hospital… …is on Fortune/IBM Watson Health’s 2021 list of 100 Top Hospitals in the U.S. and is ranked No. 1 in the Large Community Hospitals category. …has been awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in PersonCentered Care by Planetree Inter-
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at the height of construction, more than 500 workers were on site building the new elmhurst hospital at the corner of york street and roosevelt road. the hospital opened on June 25, 2011.. national. …earned an A in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grades and is one of only 27 hospitals in the country and five in Illinois to have achieved straight A’s since the Hospital Safety Grades began in 2012. …earned Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence and Outstanding Patient Experience Awards for 2020. …was redesignated as a Magnet
hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dunley says she remembers the opening of the new Elmhurst Hospital like it was yesterday. After 36 months of construction, it took four hours to transfer 101 patients by ambulance from the original 85-year-old Elmhurst Hospital on Berteau Avenue into private suites at the
new 866,000-square-foot, 259-bed Elmhurst Hospital at 155 E. Brush Hill Road. “It was one of the most exciting moments in my 41-year career,” recalls Dunley. “This facility is more than the beautiful architecture and awards and honors. It’s about the people. The patients who put their trust in us, the staff and physicians who came to work every day this past year despite the challenges of
a global pandemic, the hundreds of community volunteers, the community members and hospital foundation who are so generous with their donations, and the board of directors and leadership of Edward-Elmhurst Health who are always looking beyond the horizon to keep our health system performing at its very best. “Here’s to caring for our community in a safe, seamless and personal way for many years to come.”
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Will County Children’s Advocacy Center Awarded Reaccreditation Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow has announced that the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) has been awarded reaccreditation by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA), following an extensive application and site review process. The NCA is the accrediting agency for CACs throughout the country. Accreditation is the highest level that can be awarded, and is based on a CAC’s compliance with 10 national standards of accreditation to ensure effective, efficient, and consistent delivery of services to child abuse victims. “I established the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center over 25 years ago to enable police and prosecutors to put dangerous predators behind bars while providing young victims of child abuse and their families with hope, healing, and justice,” Glasgow said. “The Will County CAC has become a model for others because, as this award of reaccreditation reaffirms, we set a standard of excellence from day one. Children are our most precious resource, and the abused children we see every day deserve every opportunity to be heard, protected, and helped.” Since Glasgow established the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center in 1995, thousands of children who have endured severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence have been served by the CAC’s child-
sensitive forensic interview, advocacy, and trauma therapy programs. “This reaccreditation validates our demonstrated commitment to providing comprehensive, coordinated, and compassionate services to victims of child abuse,” said Will County CAC Executive Director Lisa Morel Las. “It is particularly gratifying that the National Children’s Alliance recognized our committed team and the leadership provided by State’s Attorney Glasgow. Our team truly cares about every child who walks through our doors.” As the accrediting agency for Children’s Advocacy Centers throughout the country, the National Children’s Alliance awards various levels of accreditation and membership. Once accredited, a CAC must undergo a reaccreditation process every five years to ensure that evidence-based practices are being implemented and the highest quality of service is being provided. “Our goal is to ensure that every victim of child abuse has access to high quality services that result from professional collaboration,” said NCA Executive Director Teresa Huizar. “The Will County CAC is to be commended for its continued commitment to effectively serve victims of child abuse.” More information about the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center is available at www.willcountycac.org.
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Bond set at $1 million for Plainfield man charged in shooting DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been set for a Plainfield man accused of shooting his girlfriend’s brother in the abdomen. Andrew Durham, 23, of the 5400 block of Dale Drive, appeared in Bond Court where Judge Kavita Athanikar set bond at $1 million with 10 percent to apply. Durham has been charged with one count of Aggravated Battery With a Firearm (Class X Felony) and one count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony.) On June 25, 2021, at approximately 1:49 p.m., the Naperville Dispatch Center received a 9-1-1 call from a female subject who stated her brother was shot and needed an ambulance at Sheridan Court.
Upon their arrival, officers found the victim lying on his back in the front doorway of the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to his left abdomen. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. It is alleged that prior to the shooting, Durham and his victim were arguing outside the residence. It is alleged that at some point the argument turned violent and Durham pulled a gun on his victim and shot him. It is further alleged that after the shooting, Durham fled the scene. Durham was taken into custody a short time later following a brief high-speed chase. Late last night, officers executed a search warrant on the vehicle allegedly driven by Durham and recovered a 9 mm pistol.
“It is alleged that following an argument, Mr. Durham pulled out a gun, shot the man he was arguing with dUrham and fled the scene,” Berlin said. “Armed violence, as alleged in this case, has no place in our society and will be met with the full force and effect of the law. Thank-
fully, the victim is expected to survive his injuries. I commend the Naperville Police Department for their quick response and apprehension of the defendant in this case and I thank the Plainfield Police Department for their assistance. I would like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Heather Misura for her efforts in preparing a strong case against Mr. Durham.” “We are very fortunate that this domestic related conflict did not lead to a senseless tragedy” Marshall said. “I am proud of the expedient response
that we had to this incident that led to the alleged offender being taken into custody, without incident, within thirty minutes. I would like to thank the Plainfield Police Department for their assistance in apprehending the alleged offender and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office for their collaboration to bring charges in this incident.” Durham’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 26, 2021, for arraignment in front of Judge Jeffrey MacKay.
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LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Village of Bolingbrook, Will County, Illinois, and Case No. 21-05-0627P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www. fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-3362627). Published in the Bugle 6/23/21, 6/30/21 LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Village of Bolingbrook, Will County, Illinois, and Case No. 21-05-0627P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www. fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-3362627). Published in the Bugle 6/23/21, 6/30/21 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF THE WOODRIDGE PARK DISTRICT The Woodridge Park District hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period May 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 has been made by Sikich, LLP, and that a report of such audit dated December 31, 2020 has been filed with the County Clerks of DuPage and Will Counties in accordance with 30 ILCS 150/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517 during regular business hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays. The audit report is also available in PDF format on the Park District’s website: https://www.woodridgeparks.org/wp-content/ uploads/2021/06/20-Audit-Woodridge-PD-002.pdf and is titled “December 31, 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report”. Sam Venouziou Treasurer Woodridge Park District Published in the Bugle 6/30/21
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