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State Board of Education uncertain of when schools can expect payments ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) says that, as far as it knows, local schools will be paid in full for school buses and special education — eventually. Some local schools in Illinois claim they’re being told not to expect their last two mandated categorical payments. Mandated categoricals include everything from getting kids to school to expenses for special ed. The state is supposed to reimburse local schools for these costs. Jackie Matthews, communications director at the state board, said ISBE expects schools to be paid, but when is up to the Illinois comptroller. “We’ve done our part of the process,” she said. “Right now, a lot of people are waiting for the money that’s due to them. Unfortunately, the state board is only in charge of one part of the process.” Matthews also said the state board sent requests to Illinois’ comptroller, but that the comptroller’s office is still dealing with the state’s $11 billion in unpaid bills. “The actual money being available for the state board to pay school districts and for districts to then pay their vendors … that depends on general revenue money available,” she said. It currently takes Illinois’ comptroller anywhere from six to eight months to process a payment.

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Local artists exhibit at EAG Winter Members’ Show Artists from Elmhurst and other Chicago-area communities are participating in an exhibition of their works during the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild 2017 Winter Member Show, running from Jan. 8 through Feb. 17 in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave. The opening reception, which is free and open to the public, is being held in the gallery Friday, Jan. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. All of the artwork is judged by a prominent area artist or gallery owner, and prizes are awarded to winning entries during the opening reception. The exhibit features over 50 oil, watercolors, acrylics, photos, ceramics and sculptures in many distinct and unique styles. Most pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Guild and the Elmhurst Art Museum.

See ARTISTS, Page 9 Artist Carol Hamilton is pictured at right in her studio with her four-legged muse. Hamilton is among the members of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild to have a submission in the EAG Winter Members Show, which opens Jan. 8 at the Elmhurst Art Museum.

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two games in the tournament, but dropped their final two contests to finish 2-2 and in fourth place. IC Catholic Prep opened play with a 59-35 win over Noble Muchin Prep. The Knights led 16-8 after the first quarter and 33-14 at halftime. IC

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scoring 26 points in the second quarter. The Knights were outscored 13-9 in the third quarter and 22-18 in the fourth quarter. Kevin Cheng led the Knights with 18 points. Austin Reed also had 18 points, while Amari Reed had 15 points. Tony Gaudio and Alex Meurer each had six points. Austin Reed had 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Cheng had four rebounds, five assists and three steals. Amari Reed had five rebounds, five assists and four steals and also hit 7 of 8 free-throw attempts. Meurer had four rebounds and three steals. The Knights then lost 64-61 to Evergreen Park in the semifinals. Austin Reed had 17 points, 12 rebounds and three assists and also hit three 3-pointers. Cheng had 14 points and two assists and sank 5 of 6 free throws. Meurer had 13 points and five rebounds. Amari Reed had seven points and six rebounds and made 3 of 4 free-throw attempts. Gaudio had six points and three rebounds. IC Catholic Prep then lost 67-62 to Elgin St. Edward in the third-place contest. “We had a disappointing finish to the tournament,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell. “We started out well with a couple of good wins. Against Evergreen Park we struggled against their 6-9 player. He played a solid game and we didn’t do a good job containing him. We were down most of the game and our kids showed some good resiliency fighting back instead of folding when they had a few runs on us.” Evergreen Park went on to win the tournament title. IC Catholic Prep trailed by 12 points at halftime and eight going into the fourth quarter against St. Edward. “We made some mental mistakes,” said Tyrrell. “We weren’t up to speed down the stretch and were not cohesive. It was a tough loss and a tough way to finish the tournament.” Tyrrell, however, is far from pushing the panic button with his team. “This showed we still have a lot of work to do as a team and the good news is we still have halfway to go with the season,” he said. “We are going to keep moving forward.” Tyrrell saw plenty of individual positives in the tournament, particularly from Meurer. “Alex has done an outstanding job for this team,” he said. “He’s averaging 10 points a game and is doing all the little things. He plays extremely hard and is very coachable and is an outstanding teammate. I’m very proud of Alex and the job he’s doing for this team.” Amari Reed also continues his development for the Knights. “Amari has played solidly for us and is starting to gain momentum,” said Tyrrell. “We’ve seen good things from him. Austin Reed and Kevin Cheng are two other players who have led us in scoring throughout the season.”

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Pictured is the Elmhurst Choral Union after a recent performance. The chorus will hold auditions for its next season beginning Jan. 31.

Elmhurst Choral New jobs program Union to hold auditions Love to sing? Singers interested in singing with a full orchestra and challenging their vocal skills are invited to audition for Elmhurst Choral Union. The ensemble’s upcoming performances include a mixed program and Mozart’s Requiem and Solemn Vespers. Membership is open to singers with previous choral experience or the ability to read music. Openings are available in all voice

ranges. To reserve an audition appointment on Tuesday evening, Jan. 31, leave a message at 630-758-1100 or through the contact page at elmhurstchoralunion.org. A volunteer will respond to schedule an audition time. Auditions involve a vocal warmup and a piece of the singer’s choice. Concert rehearsals begin Tuesday, February 7 on the campus of Elmhurst College.

Some Illinois universities funding MAP grants during budget impasse ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK As Illinois’ budget impasse lingers, some universities and colleges have decided to fund their Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants upfront to help low-income college students pay for their education. Eric Jome, director of media relations at Illinois State University, said his university’s short-term solution is to pay for the program. Jome said the university has covered approximately $30 million in MAP funding the past two academic years, a price the university is willing to pay to help students continue their education. “They apply for these awards and have an expectation that the award will be paid, and so it’s through no fault of their own if the state is not able to supply that money,” he said. “We are covering that cost with the expectation that eventually, budget situations will be clarified in the state of Illinois, and that eventually, we will see that money return.” Jome asserted that providing on-

going education without disruption is a priority for university. “Being able to use funds from our own coffers to make sure students are able to continue with their education is very important,” he said. Some institutions can only afford to cover MAP funding on a case-bycase basis. Jome said the university doesn’t have a long-term MAP funding plan in place yet, and he believes state funding will come through. Guaranteeing MAP funding for students also will help taxpayers and the community overall by allowing more people to further their education, Jome noted. “This is certainly a very important program that allows a lot of students in the state to get a college education,” he said. “Students are working, they take out loans, they have jobs. This is certainly a very important program that allows those gaps to be filled, and it allows a lot of people to go to school that might not be able to go to school without it.

available for SNAP recipients ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Openings are still available for a pilot program the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) say is meant to provide job training for people who receive government food assistance, in order to help them become more selfsufficient and less reliant food stamps. The program is called Employment Opportunities, Personalized Services, Individualized Training and Career Planning, or EPIC. It focuses on adults without children who are able to work but currently get benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). DHS Communications Director Meredith Krantz believes the program will have a meaningful impact. “It includes education and training, and it’s an opportunity to build on some existing SNAP education and training programs that will help us to test new strategies that will determine the most cost effective ways to help SNAP recipients gain and retain employment so they can eventually become self sufficient,” she said. Krantz added that the training puts participants

in line for quality careers like “architecture and construction, health sciences, law, public safety, corrections, manufacturing. So these are jobs that have a lot of potential.” DHS and DCEO have joined 23 communitybased organizations for the program. According to a statement from the state, the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board are also working on the program. “We are proud to be collaborating across state agencies and with local partners to implement innovative programs like EPIC that have a meaningful impact on the lives of Illinois residents,” DHS Secretary James Dimas said. Illinois received a $21 million grant from the federal government for the pilot. The program began in March; it could last up to three years. At that point, the state will evaluate longterm effects of the specialized services for EPIC participants. More information, along with a list of participating counties, is available online at ILEPIC. com.

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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 subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Addison Dec. 30 • Eduardo D. Gomez, 27, of Addison, was charged with vandalism in the 200 block of S. Hale St. at around 12:17 a.m. Police said Gomez damaged a window. • Dean M. Katsaros, 60, of Addison, was charged with knowingly allowing persons under the age of 21 to remain on the premises while in possession or consuming alcoholic liquor in the 200 block of Haddon Place at around 12:03 a.m. Katherine M. Andrews, 19, of Winnetka; Michelle G. Diaz, 18, of Wood Dale; Mediline L. Frost, 19, of Rockford; Emily R. Gorman, 18, of Wilmette; Corey H. Hausen, 19, of Wood Dale; Eden Kirrish, 18, of Kenworth; Jillian R. Mrugacz, 18, of Wood Dale; Kathryn C. Pappageorge, 19, of Wilmette; Diana Pikul, 18, of Bensenville; Bernadetta A. Tendara, 19, of Wood Dale; Christina E. Vainisi, 18, of St. Charles; and Juan F. Valentino, 19, of Bensenville, were all charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor. Dec. 22 • Randy Pham, 29, of Melrose Park, was charged with DUI, speeding and no insurance, and was issued a citation for an improper turn at an intersection near Addison and Fullerton at around 9:40 p.m. • Police said Joanna Wyszkowska, 31, of Addison had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for driving while license revoked, and a second failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for retail theft. Villa Park Dec. 24 • Nicholas L. Alanis, 26, of Villa Park, was charged with violation of an order of protection in the 500 block of W. Division at around 11:31 p.m. • Theft was reported in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 4:53 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a donation box with approximately $400 in cash from the store near the cash registers.

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Dec. 21-Dec. 22 Criminal damage was reported in the 200 block of N. Michigan. Police said that between 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and 9 a.m. Dec. 22, an unknown suspect smashed the rear window of a vehicle parked in the driveway.

Dec. 21 Tieashia N. Parks, 39, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving while license suspended near Route 83 and Riverside at around 10:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 Theft was reported at a local school. Police said that between 3:30 and 5 p.m. an unknown suspect stole a pair of pants and a wallet from the auxiliary gym during wrestling practice.

Dec. 18 • Burglary was reported in the 300 block of E. Kenilworth. Police said that between 9:30 and 11 p.m., an unknown suspect stole five bags containing Christmas gifts from various stores from the trunk of a vehicle while it was parked in the area. • Police said that between 6 and 6:10 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a truck parked unoccupied in a parking lot in the 200 block of E. North Ave. • Criminal damage was reported in the 200 block of S. Villa at around 2 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect broke the driver’s side window of a vehicle parked in the parking lot. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.

Dec. 17-Dec. 18 Criminal damage was reported in the 300 block of E. Central. Police said that between 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 9:45 a.m. Dec. 18, an unknown suspect broke the passenger side front and rear window of a vehicle parked in the parking lot.

Dec. 17 • Mark R. Kliem, 52, of Lombard, was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, driving while license revoked and no insurance near Addison and Division at around 8:28 p.m. • Alejandro Santoyo, 41, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give aid, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, disobeying a traffic control device, no seat belt and no insurance near St. Dec. 22 Paul A. Jacome, 30, of Villa Park, Charles and Addison at around 9:18 was charged with retail theft at a a.m.

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ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK New legislation taking effect January 1 will reform how criminal records are expunged in Illinois, as well as allow released inmates to work in more professions in spite of their records. State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) said House Bill 5017 will give juveniles convicted of low-level crimes a chance to get their lives back on track before they get too far off course. “It allows these kids who may have made mistakes to have a clean slate, get education, get employment, know that their mistakes in the past aren’t going to follow them through,”

she said. The bill automatically expunges certain records from a juvenile’s record instead of the long, sometimes costly process of youths doing it themselves. Wheeler said the bill is a partner bill to House Bill 6328, which affects adult record expungement. “They have an opportunity to move on with their lives,” she said. House Bill 5973 amends current law, allowing people with low-level, non-violent offenses to get licenses through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to work in a number of professions they wouldn’t otherwise. One

of the bill’s sponsors, State Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) said it’s about giving people a chance to follow their calling. “We’re looking to increase the tax base here in Illinois,” McDermed said. “People love to be able to support themselves and their families, to buy the things that they want, and to do it by providing a service that they love.” Professions involved include funeral director, construction worker, cosmetologist, hair braider, public accountant and real estate agent. The bills are part of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plan to reduce the state’s prison population.

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New Year’s Day is perhaps the most celebrated holiday around the world. There’s a universal appeal to newness, so the first day of a new year is a natural cause for a party. People have been celebrating the beginning of a new year for at least four millennia (or 28,000 dog years). Some of the first recorded celebrations were in Babylon. Then, the holiday was observed in March, during the first new moon following the vernal equinox. It was an 11-day celebration, making it New Year’s Week-and-a-half, as opposed to New Year’s Day. During those 11 days partying and parading in the streets (as I’m assuming the Babylonians did) they made promises to the gods in order to earn their favor. Thus, the concept of New Year’s resolutions was born. Julius Caesar gave a lot of deep thought to the concept of calendars and is credited with moving New Year’s Day to January 1 somewhere around the year 46 B.C. Romans celebrated by exchanging gifts, decorating their homes, attending raucous parties, offering sacrifices to Janus, who was the Roman god of beginnings, and of course wearing togas. Different countries have different New Year’s traditions. Some are logical. Others not so much. In some South American countries the color of your underwear is thought to determine your fate for the upcoming year. Red indicates love. Gold brings wealth. White signifies peace. Brown or yellow means it’s time to change your underwear. In Switzerland they drop ice cream on the floor. I’d rather just eat it. Less mess to clean up and less waste of a good scoop of ice cream. In Siberia, people jump into frozen lakes while carrying tree trunks (and presumably wearing swim trunks). Sounds logical. Residents of Denmark throw plates at the front doors of the homes of friends and family to bring everyone good luck. Going barefoot in Denmark on January 1 would be bad luck. In Spain they eat grapes to ward off evil. I wonder if drink-

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ing fermented grapes counts. Here in the U.S. we celebrate the new year with various traditions including waiting for the ball to drop in Times Square, popping a champagne cork at midnight, engaging in a midnight kiss, watching college football and staying up past our bedtimes. Eating black-eyed beans is a New Year’s tradition in many homes, especially in the south. The beans are thought to symbolize coins and are eaten to ensure economic prosperity in the coming year. We don’t eat black-eyed beans at my house. We make oyster stew. I think my husband initiated the practice. He likes oysters. I’d never tasted them before meeting him. Now it’s become our own tradition. In the U.S. it’s more common to eat oyster stew on Christmas Eve. I suppose we could do both, but I’m not sure we’re quite that fond of oysters. January 1, 2017. We are ushering in a new year, with new possibilities. We tend to like things that are new. A new car. New phone. New house. New look. A new tradition – like oyster stew on New Year’s Eve. I’m willing to try just about anything, including drinking fermented grapes, kissing at midnight and wearing bright underwear. All’s new that ends new, as they say. But I draw the line at jumping into a frozen lake with a tree trunk. I’ll save that one until next year. Or maybe the next. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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year, my Prince and I make lists of where we want to go along with being open to what lies unexpectedly ahead. We plot and plan our days off and vacations and “big” events knowing that just hanging out and being happy is enough. Playing GLAM Scrabble with friends, taking a hike in the woods, walking the Womanspace labyrinth, getting a pedicure, a fine glass of wine with my beloved….those are not things we put on a wish list but they are things that matter and that last. I look forward to kayaking the lake in the summer as much as our upcoming Valentine trip to Paris.

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My outlook for the year ahead is that it will be even better than last year. Every year builds on the successes and lessons learned of the past and we only go forward. I know more professional milestones are to come and I will delight in the joy of them. I know my honey and I will grow closer and share new experiences. I know we will enjoy time with our offspring. (I like that word even if it sounds like our kids are zoo exhibits.) Other than that, 2017 is a wideopen canvas. My artist hubby and I will paint more on it, figuratively and literally. I love this time of year, looking back and looking ahead, and being perfectly happy right now. (Kelly Simmons wishes you joy and happiness in 2017. Sign up for Kelly’s inspirational email newsletter at www.kellyepperson.com. Snail mail to PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131.)

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Addison Trail wrestling team making strides Blazers sweep recent quad at Glenbard South By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail wrestling team recently swept a quad hosted by Glenbard South to up its dual-meet record to 8-5. Addison Trail defeated Elk Grove 49-21, Glenbard South 48-20 and Wheaton Academy 66-18. “We had a good day,” said Addison Trail coach Rob Serio late last week. “It was a good quad. At the beginning of the season, we wres-

tled some tough team. The first three weeks of the season didn’t get any easier. Now we are starting to wrestle teams who are more equivalent to us.” In other recent action, the Blazers downed York 38-26 in a West Suburban Conference crossover match. “That was another big win for us,” said Serio. And Addison Trail also won its annual District 88 showdown with neighbor Willowbrook. “We’ve had some big wins lately,” said Serio. Addison Trail’s success has come with nine freshmen or sophomores in the varsity lineup. “I keep preaching to the guys that we are young, but we can wrestle,” said Serio. “We can go out and

Fenton wrestling team improves to 11-0 Nava, Butts ranked highly in the state in Class 2A

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The Fenton wrestling team ran its record to 11-0 overall after three recent victories against Proviso West, Rolling Meadows and St. Charles North. Fenton defeated Proviso West 55-6 and scored a 40-21 win over Rolling Meadows, plus a 45-22 win against St. Charles North. Dylan Butts, Angel Nava, Isaiah Brock, Ivan Rodriguez, Oz Virgen, Jerry Gutierrez, Kacper Piskorz and Jeremy Piskorz each won two matches to help Fenton record the three victories. Earlier, Fenton took 15th place at the prestigious Rex Whitlach Invitational hosted by Hinsdale Central, a tournament that is regarded as one of the top events in the state. Fenton was missing four starters. Butts won three matches and made the finals in his weight class, where he lost a close 3-1 bout to a Stevenson wrestler. Nava won four matches at 138 pounds and placed fourth. Kacper Piskorz took fifth at 132 pounds, while Anthony Park was eighth at 195. Michael Bailon (106 pounds), Jerry Gutierrez (160 pounds) and Kyle Higgins (170 pounds) also won matches at Hinsdale Central. Through late last week, Nava sported a 19-4 record. Butts was 173, while Kacper Piskorz was 13-2. Rodriguez was 12-4, while Nikko Castaneda was 10-3. Brock had an 11-6 record, while Virgen was 7-2. Jesse Galeana was 6-2. Bailon and Ryan Mencini each had nine wins. Jack Butts was 5-2, while Jeremy Piskorz was 10-9. Danny Ramirez had six wins. Through Dec. 26, Fenton was ranked ninth in the state in Class 2A by Illinois Matmen/GEI wrestling apparel. Fenton has competed in three tournaments, taking first at its own event, fifth at the Waunakee (Wis.) tournament and the recent 15th-place showing at Hinsdale Central. Nava was ranked fourth at 138 pounds in Class 2A. He won the Fenton tournament, took third in Wisconsin and fourth at Hinsdale Central. Nava wrestled at 145 pounds in Wisconsin. Butts was ranked sixth at 182 pounds in Class 2A. He was first at Fenton, third in Wisconsin and second at Hinsdale Central. Kacper Piskorz was ranked No. 8 in Class 2A at 132 pounds. He won the Fenton tournament and took fifth at Hinsdale Central. Mencini was an honorable-mention recipient at 145 pounds. He was second at Fenton and fourth at the Wisconsin tournament.

wrestle and scrap. It doesn’t matter who is in front of us or what school we’re facing. The young kids have been around the sport for a long time through the kids’ club and the Headlock Wrestling Academy. They can wrestle. It’s not like we have a bunch of first-year wrestlers. I knew these guys could step in right away. The only thing I wasn’t sure about was how they would take not winning every match. They’ve taken it well.” Serio noted the team’s 106- and 113-pound sophomore wrestlers are examples of youngsters who have developed at the varsity level over the last two years. Guillermo Juarez wrestles at 106, while Christian

Arellano is at 113. “They are both tough kids,” the coach said. “I tell the kids here are two guys who took their lumps as freshmen and now they are handing the lumps out. Both of them have pretty good records this year.” Serio also lauded the efforts of Brian Reyes (138 pounds), Nick Skamra (170 pounds) and David Hernandez. “Brian is doing a nice job for us and Nick is only a freshman. He’s placed at both tournaments at Lake Park and Prospect,” he said. “David Hernandez is our heavyweight wrestler and he’s done a nice job as well.” Skamra was second at Lake Park. Overall, Serio likes what he’s seen

so far. “There are growing pains,” he said. “But they listen to what we are saying and that’s all you can ask for. I knew we would be similar to last season and maybe a little better. We’re definitely better this year and I’m excited because we have most of these kids for the next three years. We’re looking forward to that.” Addison Trail wrestles Fenton today in a non-conference match and then returns to WSC Gold Division action next Friday against Leyden. Addison Trial is 1-2 in WSC Gold action thus far with the win against Willowbrook and setbacks to Morton (42-18) and Downers Grove South (43-22).

Willowbrook boys basketball team wins Glenbard West tournament Warriors turn up defensive pressure to improve to 11-1 By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook boys basketball team’s red-hot start to the season continues. The Warriors went a perfect 4-0 over the holidays and won the Glenbard West tournament title. It was Willowbrook’s first Glenbard West title. The Warriors started the tournament with a 67-56 win over Wheaton St. Francis. Willowbrook led 16-4 after the first quarter. Ethan Schuemer led the Warriors with 21 points and seven rebounds. Marshawn Phillips had 20 points, while Matas Masys added 13 points. “We had good balanced scoring,” said Willowbrook coach Chris Perkins. “We did a good job defensively. We had 12 steals and forced 17 turnovers. We did a good job with our pressure defense and getting steals and turning them into transition baskets.” Willowbrook then downed Glenbard South 61-53. “It was close at halftime and then we had a big third quarter,” said Perkins. “We were able to stretch things out in the third.” Schuemer led the Warriors with 11 points. Neil Paxton Jr., Freddy Clay and Masys each had 10 points. Ryan King added eight points, while Phillips had seven points and Matthew Myers had five points. “We had a very balanced attack again,” said Perkins. “We had 16 steals. We didn’t shoot the ball that well, but we had a lot of easy baskets because of our transition game.”

Willowbrook then downed Lake Park 63-55 in overtime to move to 3-0 in the tournament. “This was a different game,” said Perkins. “Lake Park held the ball and delayed and made us play defense for a minute straight it seemed like during their possessions. We stepped up defensively in the overtime. We came out strong and hit a 3 or two. The overtime is only four minutes so they had to start pressing and we were in the bonus. We won it from the freethrow line.” Phillips led the Warriors with 21 points. Schuemer added 18 points, while Masys had 13 points. Clay finished with eight points. Willowbrook won the tournament title with a 67-61 victory over Glenbard West. “This game was a little different as well. They ran a 2-3 zone and zoned us the entire game,” said Perkins. “Teams have gone zone before against us, but not for an entire game. They didn’t run man one possession. Our guys did a pretty good job against it.” Willowbrook responded by hitting eight 3-pointers in the game. Masys had 15 points, while Phillips added 12 points. Myers finished with 10 points, Schuemer had eight points and 17 rebounds. “Ethan did a great job for us,” said Perkins. “He had seven offensive rebounds. He was very active.” Perkins has been impressed with Willowbrook’s uptick on the defensive end. “Defensively in the tournament we were getting a ton of stops,” he said. “We’re a pretty athletic ball club and we’re able to push the ball and get out in the open court. We’ve done a good job converting our defense to offense. I’m very pleased. We’re forcing double-digit turnovers each game. That gives us extra pos-

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sessions, which helps us out as well. Willowbrook improved to 11-1 overall with the win. It was the team’s second tournament title of the year following winning the Stagg Thanksgiving tournament. Schuemer and Phillips were named to the all-tournament team. “This is probably one of our best starts ever,” said Perkins. “We’ve won two championships and we’re sitting pretty good in conference at 3-1. Things are headed in the right direction. I couldn’t ask for more. We told the guys to stay hungry. We took a couple days off over the holidays and hopefully we’ll come back and hit the ground running.” Willowbrook returns to action Jan. 10 at home against Leyden in a WSC Gold contest. “I’m also very pleased with the balance we have,” said Perkins. “Ethan is our leading scorer, but when teams do a good job and try and take him out of the game, a lot of other players have stepped up. We have other options when things get difficult. We know we can get it into Ethan for an easy basket, but we also have plenty of other players who can put the ball in the hole. We have nice balance. If one guy is having an off night, his teammates will be there to pick him up.”

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Notice 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.

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ARE YOU GETTING TIRED OF THE COLD WINTERS where you are? Why don’t you get in you RV Camper and come to J-5 in Mission TX. We are located in the Rio Grande Valley. Average winter temps are 70 degrees daytime and 50 nighttime. We are a small park in a country setting but have stores and restaurants near by. We have specials for first time visitors. Call us at 956-6827495 or email info@j5rvparktexas.com, www.j5rvparktexas.com, Tom and Donna Tuttle, Managers (MCN)

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Race in. Get care. Rock on. When your medical needs can’t wait, Edward-Elmhurst Health has board-certified providers ready to treat your non-emergency urgencies. We offer:

• Walk-In Clinics for minor coughs and fevers • Immediate Care Centers for sprains and stitches • No appointment necessary at our convenient locations To see all the ways we make care more accessible, visit EEHealth.org.

Walk-In Clinic – Bensenville In Jewel-Osco 1127 S. York Road Immediate Care – Addison Edward-Elmhurst Health Center 303 W. Lake Street

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OPEN FOR LUNCH

Monday & Tuesday All Day & Night

20% Off any Bottle of Wine Dining Room Only

483 SPRING ROAD ELMHURST Reservations 630.279-8486 Pizzeria 630.279.8474 www.robertosristorante.com

• Specializing in Seafood, Pasta and a Wide Variety of Meats • Gourmet Desserts

Let our cater your BIG GAME party!!

• Fresh Fish Daily Specials • Gift Certificates Available • Extensive Wine List • Elegant Atmosphere

• Connoisseur Cocktails • Inquire about our private lunch parties • Corporate or Family Parties

Inquire About Catering For Lunch

CATERING MENU Please Give 24 hour Notice • Taxes Not Included with All Pricing • Prices Subject to Change Without Notice APPETIZERS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Bruschetta ............................. 14.00 28.00 Fior di Latte .......................... 28.00 56.00 Fried Calamari ..................... 39.00 78.00 Funghi Ripieni ...................... 32.00 64.00 Baked Clams ......................... 37.00 74.00

PASTAS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Spaghetti or Mostaccioli ...... 32.00 64.00

Baked Mostaccioli ................ 36.00 Ravioli ................................... 41.00 Tortellini ................................ 41.00 Gnocchi ................................. 41.00 Cavatelli ................................ 41.00 Raviolini Salvia e Basilico.... 44.00 Lasagna ................................. 44.00 Vegetable Lasagna................ 46.00 Rigatoni Pomodoro/ Salsiccia/Piselli...................... 44.00 Add Alfredo or Vodka Sauce .................... 8.00 Add Chicken .................... 8.00 Add Broccoli .................... 6.00

72.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 88.00 88.00 92.00 88.00 16.00 16.00 12.00

MEATS 1/2 Pan Serves 8-10 • Full Pan Serves 16-20 All Trays Do Not Come with Bread

1/2 Pan Full Pan Italian Sausage & Peppers .. 36.00 72.00 Chicken Vesuvio Bone-In ....... 52.00 104.00 Veal Parmigiana ................... 60.00 120.00 Pollo Parmigiana .................. 39.00 78.00 Eggplant Parmigiana ........... 48.00 96.00 Boneless Chicken Breast...... 49.00 98.00 ..........................................................(10 pcs.)

(20 pcs)

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS

The Moreci Family Invites you to experience the Finest Selection of Italian Cuisine. Roberto’s Ristorante Features One-of-a-Kind Gourmet Specialties Custom Created by Experienced Chefs Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm • Friday 11am-12am • Saturday 4pm-12am • Sunday 2pm-10pm

1 OFF

$ 50

On Full Slab of Ribs

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 12, 2017

1 OFF

$ 00

FREE

1 OFF

$ 00

6 Pack of Soda 16” or 18” Pizza On 14”, 16” or 18” Pizza with $12 Purchase or More On 14”, Pick Up or Delivery Only Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 12, 2017

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 12, 2017

One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 12, 2017

Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria 268473

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153 Addison Street Elmhurst, Illinois (630) 617-9797

299 E. St. Charles Rd. Villa Park, Illinois (630) 832-3160

TIRES, SERVICE & MORE

M - F 7:30-6, Sat. 8-3

89.95

Expires 1/19/17

MOST CARS

59.95

Expires 1/19/17

MOST CARS

equipped). Special gaskets, filters extra if needed. Some cars/light trucks extra. Limited Warranty 90 days or 4,000 miles, whichever first*

Add $3 for disposal fee

89.95

FLUSH & FILL

We’ll flush your radiator and cooling system, check belts, hoses and water pump and re-fill system including 2 gallons of antifreeze/coolant

69.95

MOST CARS

Expires 1/19/17

MOST CARS

Add $3 for disposal fee Expires 1/19/17

New Year’s Is Upon Us! Hurry in to get your car serviced before the worst of the winter weather hits.

SYNTHETIC BLEND

LUBE, OIL & FILTER

20.95

COMPUTERIZED 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT Set caster, camber and toe to exact manufacturer’s specifications while referencing and compensating or adjusting thrust line, depending on alignment type, part and additional services extra if needed.

68.95

MOST CARS

PREFERRED CUSTOMER

Buy 4 Synthetic Blend oil changes for $89.95 get the 5th FREE! Most Cars. We’ll lubricate most car’s chassis, drain the old and install up to 5 quarts of new oil and new oil filter. Add $3 for disposal of oil and filter. See location for details.

BATTERIES ON SALE NOW WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

ASE Certified Certified •• Domestic Domestic & & Foreign Foreign ASE

Expires 1/19/17

109.95

We’ll lubricate most car’s chassis, drain the old and install up to 5 quarts of new oil and new oil filter. Add $3 for disposal of oil and filter. Expires 1/19/17

Punch-A-Deal

RATED #1 IN ELMHURST

ELECTRONIC IGNITION CARS

TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE Replace fluid, pan gasket and filter (if

Expires 1/19/17

MOST SUVS CUSTOM ALIGNMENT $ & TRUCKS

129.95

ROTATE & BALANCE WITH FREE BRAKE INSPECTION

29.95

Expires 1/19/17

MOST CARS

RATED #1 IN VILLA PARK

ENGINE TUNE-UP DISC BRAKES

We’ll install new resistor spark plugs, adjust Front Disc brake service for single piston American cars. idle speed, clean throttle body, test battery Includes new disc pads, rotors resurfaced, wheel bearing repacked, new grease seals, fluid added as needed, system and charging system, inspect other key inspected and car road tested. *Rebuilt calipers & semi engine parts. metallic pads extra.

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, SATISFACTION & CLEANLINESS

ASK ABOUT OUR TIRE SPECIALS

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