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Giannoulias opens state flag redesign contest

Illinoisans can submit designs online or via mail until Oct. 18

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new state flag design beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3.

The commission will accept design ideas for consideration from the public – online or via mail –until Oct. 18. The commission also plans to work with schools and local libraries to inform Illinoisans about the process and encourage residents to take part.

The commission was created in 2023 after Senate Bill 1818, sponsored by State Senator Doris Turner (48th District—Springfield) and State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District—Chicago) was signed into law.

“I’m excited to see the creativity of Illinois residents and how they display their passion for our great state,” said Giannoulias whose office is responsible for chairing the commission.

“The symbols that represent and unify our state are important and this presents an excellent opportunity to engage Illinoisans and showcase their pride.”

“History is living, breathing and ever-evolving,” said Turner.

“ History is living, breathing and everevolving. We need to ensure government is evolving with the times so people are engaged and a part of what is going on across the state.”

– Alexi Giannoulias Illinois Secretary of State

provide their first and last name, address, email address and phone number. They are also required to explain their relationship to Illinois and provide a description of their flag entry (each category limited to 500 characters).

• To upload an image, the file will need to be 5 MB or less and in PNG, GIF, or JPG format.

• There should be no watermarks or frames around the image.

• By submitting a design to the Commission, the designer is authorizing the Commission and the State of Illinois to take ownership

of the design.

• Persons under 18 may submit designs if submitted in coordination with a parent/ guardian, teacher or adult mentor.

• Designs cannot be copied from other designs or use existing logos or copyrighted materials; however, the design can include elements or reproductions of the State Seal or any prior Illinois State flag.

• Designs cannot be AI generated.

• Submissions are limited to three per person.

• Submissions from outside the

United States, i.e. military bases, need to be made by regular mail.

After public feedback, the commission will report its findings to the Illinois General Assembly, whose members will vote on whether to adopt a new flag or retain the current flag design.

Illinois has joined other states in seeking a new state flag design. Minnesota unveiled its new flag in December 2023, using a similar method to the one adopted by Illinois. Both Michigan and Maine are also considering an official change in their state flags.

The commission will select 10 designs based on how they reflect the identity of Illinois and will host an online public survey for residents to vote on their favorites or to keep the current flag. Voting will begin Jan. 1 and last around two months.

Some general guidance for submissions includes:

• Design elements can include natural features of the state, history and culture of the state.

• No limit on flag shape or ratio but designs may be edited by the commission.

• No limit on colors but recommended less than three colors for clarity of design.

• Participants can visit www.ilsos.gov and upload online or submit their design via mail addressed to Illinois Flag Commission, Howlett Building, Room 476, 501 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62756.

“We need to ensure government is evolving with the times so people are engaged and a part of what is going on across the state. To start the conversation, I led the initiative to create the Illinois Flag Commission, which is tasked with deciding whether the current state flag should be replaced with a redesigned state flag. We need a flag that truly represents Illinois—a state with a strong workforce, an agriculture champion and so much more.”

• Participants are required to

Illinois to increase court access through local libraries

A new pilot program utilizing the state’s public libraries to improve court access will offer guidance for Illinoisans struggling to navigate the legal system on their own.

The goal of the pilot is to help people without lawyers—who may have limited technology capabilities or transportation challenges—more easily access legal information and assistance at their local public library.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office partnered with the Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Access to Justice and The Chicago Bar Foundation to establish Court Access Library Centers in selected public libraries that offer space and dedicated equipment for residents without lawyers to appear in court remotely, obtain legal information and resources, and e-file and access court documents online.

“Our libraries have always served as a hub for learning and finding answers. Adding legal guidance as a supplement to the knowledge already available just makes sense,” Giannoulias said. “Bringing services directly to the people has been a top priority of my administration, and we will continue to find innovative ways to work toward that goal.”

“This impactful statewide partnership will significantly enhance access to justice, enabling many individuals to meaningfully engage in their court cases,” said Lake County Judge Jorge Ortiz, chair of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice. “This is particularly vital for those who face barriers such as limited access to legal services, technology, or transportation to the courthouse. We are thrilled to collaborate with the Illinois Secretary of State and The Chicago Bar Foundation

in this important initiative.”

“Libraries have long been a trusted place where people can find help right in their own community,” said Bob Glaves, executive director of The Chicago Bar Foundation. “We are thrilled to be part of this innovative partnership with the Secretary of State and the Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice to expand the information and resources that libraries already offer their communities so they can better assist people facing legal problems on their own.”

Using a data-driven approach, 18 libraries across the state were selected for the pilot phase based on the volume of litigants without lawyers, geographic and/or transportation limitations to local courthouses, broadband internet access constraints and interest from public libraries in the area.

Each pilot location has been provided with court access training for the librarians who volunteer. Additionally, some librarians will be trained as certified “Court Library Navigators” to offer more customized legal information to patrons. The Court Library Navigators’ training sessions will focus on specific types of cases, including: divorce and child custody; domestic violence; wills, trusts and estates; housing; and consumer debt.

In DuPage County: 18th Judicial Circuit, Addison Public Library; (630) 459-3426; email: adultservices@addisonlibrary.org; 4 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL 60101; website: https:// www.addisonlibrary.org.

For more information about Court Access Library Center locations and resources, litigants are encouraged to call Illinois Court Help at (833) 411-1121.

Addison hosts annual Medinah Shriners parade

It was unbelievably hot but there was still had a good turnout on Sunday, Aug. 25 when Addison hosted the annual Medinah Shriners Parade through the streets of the community. This year’s theme was “Empowering Our Youth For a Better Tomorrow.” More than 40 parade entries marched along Army Trail Blvd, including the Navy Band from Great Lakes Academy,

the Addison Trail High School Band, Orchesis, Football, and Cheerleading, the Addison Public Library, Addison Early Learning Center, and many more.

Many schools participated, including the elementary schools of Ardmore, Army Trail, Fullerton, Lake Park, Lincoln, Stone and Wesley as well as Indian Trail Junior High, and St. Philip the Apostle

School.

The parade’s honorary grand marshals were the Addison Cowboys Football Team and Cheerleaders. The Cowboys are the 2023 Pop Warner National Champions in the 11 and Under, Division 2. The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders went undefeated in 2023.

Cindy Cronin Cahill, current DuPage County Board member in

District 1, was also there. Cindy is a CPA and is working for the people of DuPage County. The Blooze Brothers even made a surprise appearance in the “Bluesmobile,” leading the parade-watchers to the Village Green for the after party.

The after party was complete with live music by “Pistol Pete” and “The Blooze Brothers,” along with food and bouncy houses.

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Superintendent discusses Glenbard District 87’s core identity

By David F. Larson

As the summer comes to a close, we are excited to welcome back our high school students in Glenbard District 87.

A new academic year brings a sense of renewal. We continuously strive to provide the best educational experience for our students. Our core identity plays a large part in the pursuit of that goal.

Culture of esteem and belonging

(both physical and social-emotional).

Whether it be a theater production or a Friday night sports contest, our schools can serve as a bonding place for the community.

Several times a year, our schools host culminating events that showcase the diversity and talent within our district. Events like Multicultural Night and GBX Music Fest are unifying performances that involve students from all four high schools collaborating with one another.

Glenbard Profile of a Graduate

Glenbard is committed to cultivating a culture of esteem and belonging for all. Each student and family have a unique life story, and the district aims to foster an environment geared around respect, encouragement and support.

The diversity in our communities is a strength. Glenbard is the fourthlargest high school district in Illinois, with more than 7,700 students attending our four comprehensive high schools. District 87 encompasses 45 square miles within DuPage County, serving all or parts of nine towns. Seventy-seven languages are spoken by our families. When we embrace diversity and make everyone feel valued, we all benefit in our ability to learn and teach at a high level.

Extracurriculars provide an important space where our students find belonging. We support 235 clubs/ activities and 116 varsity sport teams. During the 2023-24 school year, 73 percent of our students were involved in athletics or activities. These extracurriculars help increase a sense of shared identity; improve academic achievement; and build life skills

We emphasize our Profile of a Graduate in all our work on behalf of students. The Profile of a Graduate is our vision for the knowledge, skills and experiences our graduates will need to be successful in learning, work and life. Our graduates will: create, think critically, collaborate, communicate, embrace diversity and be self-empowered. The Profile of a Graduate competencies are embedded in our annual goals, as well as in unit design work, professional development and more.

Similarly, we have a Profile of an Educator that mirrors many of our Profile of a Graduate characteristics. Glenbard educators advocate, empathize, adapt and learn, embrace diversity, innovate and collaborate. These attributes allow faculty and staff to equip students for success in whatever future they choose to pursue. It’s about more than just grades; it’s about helping students develop as a well-rounded person.

Preparation and continuing education are key to our educational goals. We intentionally focus on professional development for our educators throughout the year. We host frequent workshops and seminars that share tools and strategies to help educators grow and thrive in their

Slices of life

Fixing a broken wheel

We are all broken. Some have just a dent in the fender; others need a whole new transmission.

We are dinged, bent, damaged, hurt, cracked, confused, crushed and cut to the quick.

Because life will sometimes do that to you—to me—to all of us.

It changes us. It challenges us. It tosses us into the deep dark waters during a violent tempest because we were meant to whirl with the waves and experience the storm.

And the storm changes us in ways we never would have imagined. It leaves us broken—in tiny or all-encompassing ways.

We often try to hide this. The broken pieces that reside within us. But people are smart. They see through our forced smile, our transparent armor, and they want to help.

They want to fix it.

I’ve thought about this and I think it’s simply a part of human nature—to want to heal the hurts in others—to make everything okay. To fix them.

By JILL PERTLER Columnist

I’m guessing when you share like this, you aren’t looking to be fixed, either.

We tend to listen with the intent of responding and that involves solving or fixing. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this, it’s just not what most people want or need.

profession.

Points of pride Ultimately, all our work comes down to one main question: does it make a difference for students? Some of our 2023-24 academic year highlights include:

• The average SAT score at Glenbard is 53 points above the state average.

• A record 62 percent of Glenbard students are earning college credit before they graduate high school.

• 42 percent of Glenbard students graduate with Advanced Placement (AP) exam credit (score of 3 or higher). That far exceeds the state of Illinois percentage (27.5) and is nearly double the national average (21.7).

• Glenbard students outperform the state average in literacy, math, and science.

• Glenbard students who enroll in a four-year college have a 91 percent graduation rate, compared to 63 percent nationally.

Another important statistic is the 98 percent of Glenbard seniors who graduate with a postsecondary plan. Our school counselors work diligently with our students throughout their high school careers to plan for their futures. Whether students are heading to college or starting their work careers, these postsecondary plans give our graduates a framework to confidently navigate the next steps in their lives.

Our work is made possible thanks to the strong connection to our communities. Thank you for your support of our students, faculty and staff. We’re excited to see what this new school year has in store.

David F. Larson, Ed.D., is superintendent of Glenbard Township High School District 87.

Thing is, there is no undoing what’s been done. There is no changing the dings and the scrapes and the collisions we’d had in life. They exist as sure as the sunrise and sunset, and they can’t be erased.

And they needn’t be. They shouldn’t be.

Because our experiences, our past—good and bad—aren’t supposed to be overlooked, ignored or erased. They happened for a reason. And that reason, however cliché, made us the person we are today—scars and all.

But here’s something I’ve observed about scars and human nature and the troubles we all encounter in life:

Sometimes I just want to talk about mine. Sometimes I want to unload. Sometimes it feels like a relief to talk about these things out loud. Maybe it lessens them. Maybe it makes them more realor less real.

Maybe it just helps to share.

But here’s the crux: sometimes sharing is all I want to do. I’m not necessarily looking for a fix, because there often is no fix, and

We don’t necessarily want, much less need, a response. We’ve probably already heard them all already. What we need is to be heard. We want someone to listen without judgement, but even as importantly, without providing solutions that we’ve most likely already thought of ourselves. I guess I’m just thinking out loud here because I’ve got as much to learn here as anyone else. I’m venting, if you will. And in that, I’m not looking for a quick fix from anyone. I am realizing I need to/ want to be more mindful (not to mention silent) when others confide in me. I’m going to try to remember my own advice and not give unwarranted advice. (Or at least ask if my advice is wanted.)

Times of trouble can be very large and very lonely. It is during those times we aren’t necessarily looking for solutions or problemsolving. People confiding in us don’t always need ideas about new hobby suggestions, church locations or places to meet new people. Maybe they aren’t looking for any of that

Maybe, instead they are looking (we all are looking) simply for an ear. Maybe they are looking for the opposite of a quick fix. Maybe what they need most is a silent, supportive friend who has no need to fix because they love us just as we are, cracks and all.

Wouldn’t that be awesome?

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Hi, Lombard calling. I noticed that the gas station on the corner of Main and St. Charles Road is once again under remodeling and change of ownership. This must be the fourth time in six to seven years and now it is going from an Exxon to an Arco. Perhaps this corner should not be reserved as a gas station; and a hot dog stand should open up or something else. Why does it always have to be a gas station at that corner? And they always have the most expensive gas by 20 to 30 cents higher than the surrounding area, always at that location.

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Calling regarding the last night of Lombard Cruise Nights. They took away over 40 to 50 parking spots for the cars, which make the car show, just for this band, which is fine. They’re a good band. But that’s not fair to the cars that help bring business to the downtown area. We should have had the parking that we’ve had in the past few years for the last Cruise Nights. It wasn’t fair for the people who bring out their cars to show off. And for downtown to make money and be prosperous. Thank you. Bye.

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Speak Out. How come none of these complaints are about Lombard? It is all about out of the state, out of the country. Let’s have information, complaints about Lombard. Editor’s note: When local issues come up, the editors contact the Lombard governmental agency in question for a response, which is published in Speak Out to inform the community. Additionally, Speak Out publishes the calls we receive—the majority of which have been about politics—and currently, relate to the upcoming presidential election.

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Meyers Road is one of the main

entrance ways coming into Lombard. And you have three pieces of property that look terrible. Why wouldn’t you put in 24 $1 million-plus homes? Sounds like a no-brainer to me. Thank you.

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Dictators are not held accountable to the citizens. They govern and don’t answer questions from the media. Most news is called propaganda. What’s the difference, what’s happening now in America?

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I know the police can’t be everywhere, but please consider having a squad either park or travel on North Avenue at night to catch speeders. You can hear the cars and motorcycles racing at all hours of the night. I know, sound carries, but it is continuous. One of these days someone is going to get seriously injured or killed.

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I guess the twice impeached, convicted former president is really getting nervous. He is now calling Kamala “comrade,” when he is the one who owes a great debt to the Russians; the ones killing thousands of innocent Ukrainians. And, he wants to change or cancel the debate with Kamala. No wonder! She will not put up with his dominating and will actually tell the truth.

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So Illinois is a “model of Democratic success”? As residents and businesses are leaving the state because of high taxes; endless regulations; and just to throw this out there, how about $151 for a license plate? And we are becoming the abortion hub of the Midwest. Not exactly a “tourist” destination, I might add. I believe that issue is between a woman and her doctor, but what I can’t abide by is our/my tax dollars paying for it. And don’t forget the property taxes, which include the ridiculously

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high portion for education. My relatives in neighboring states gasp at what we pay here in DuPage County alone. And lastly, the daily murders in Chicago help make us a success by any standards? Boy, I must be seeing a different side of the same coin.

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The Kennedys are upset with Robert Jr. about his aligning with Trump. Understandable, but their comment about being “filled with hope” from the Democratic Party? My “hope” is that Kamala Harris is not elected. I am not anti-Democrat, but I think Ms. Happy Happy Joy Joy is not the right (oxymoron) candidate for the job. She didn’t get elected by the voters in the primary, so there’s that. Illinois wanted to pass legislation to not allow substituting a candidate after the primary election, remember? But now that’s OK? I “hope” the Democratic Party listens to all the voters, not just the Democrats, in trying to bring our country together again. Unfortunately, the far right and the far left have created such a chasm that it seems nearly impossible to close that gap toward any compromise and unity. That includes the Republicans, too, who won’t move toward the center to meet in the middle. What is Kamala’s view on foreign policy? How does she support our military? These are more important issues to me than abortion which, if you recall, is now a states issue. The candidates need to focus first on issues affecting the majority; Social Security, inflation, education, equality, etc.

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The county board and clerk’s office are at it again. Jean Kaczmarek still takes no responsibility for getting bills paid and on time, for mistakes made, but instead turns the blame back on the county board. It is time for our elected board to consider a vote of no confidence in a person who won’t even attend board meetings to answer questions and defend herself. The entities need to sit down together, and review or define their roles and responsibilities. How much more money are we going to lose when bills don’t get paid, maybe putting our credit rating in the tank?

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What do Democrats have against children? Democrats support aborting children, exposing them to pornography at a young age, indoctrinating them, and keeping them trapped

Coming events

Lombard Service League

annual Kick Off Dinner

Members and guests of Lombard Service League will meet for their annual Kick Off Dinner on Sept. 12. The dinner will be held at Brook’s Kitchen and Tap, 1919 S. Meyers Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. and individual selections of dinner will be taken at 6 p.m. A brief club meeting and induction of new members will take place after dinner. This dinner is open to all members and guests of Lombard Service League which is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Lombard Service League’s is committed to supporting others through charitable service to the Lombard area and projects both nationally and internationally. Anyone wishing to attend the Kick

in terrible public schools. The Democrats have also lost track of tens of thousands of children who were trafficked across the border. Shame on the Democratic Party.

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The Democratic National Committee is a joke I am glad it is over. The Democrats don’t want people to have an I.D. to vote, but you needed to show an I.D. to get into the United Center for the conference. Sen. Bernie Sanders gave a speech whining about billionaires. He said they are greedy and don’t pay enough taxes.

To end his speech he introduces Gov. JB Pritzker, a billionaire, how ironic. They spoke of nothing substantive, save us all, if Kamala Harris wins in November. She only speaks of her time as a prosecutor. Not as a senator or vice president. That’s because she has done nothing in the past eight years. She talks like she has nothing to do with the current state of affairs in the country. She is the vice president; she could have done something. Has anyone read her final report on what she did to find out the root cause of the immigration issue? No, because she didn’t do anything!

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To the contributor asking “Who’s confused now?” regarding Trump/ Vance not knowing who their opponent is and why Vance supported, then opposed, and now supports Trump. You suggested that they go to Florida, go to the beach and join the rest of the flip-floppers. So does that say they should join Harris, who has flip-flopped dramatically on almost every important issue (building the wall, no taxes on tips, supporting funding the police, now fracking support and so many other issues) on the same flip-flop beach? Please wake up and take off the blinders. * * *

The Democrats are promising what they are going to do if we vote for them on Nov. 5. They control the country. Why don’t they do this stuff now instead of trying to blackmail us? Close the border. Cut taxes out on tips and Social Security, for starters. Actions speak louder than words. *

Yes, I happened to catch a news report in New York where a Lamborghini owner is trying to sue and fight against the noise ticket ordinance that his loud vehicle makes. The man has an $800 ticket based on noise. We

Off Dinner or who would like more information about the club, please email us at info@lombardserviceleague.org or call 630-988-0625.

Food truck fundraiser Sept. 14

The Lombard Historical Society (LHS), in collaboration with Brew Avenue Events, invites you to our 3rd annual Food Truck Social Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 14. Join us from 4-9 p.m. at 23 W. Maple St., Lombard, for a family-friendly event featuring a variety of exciting activities for all ages. Admission tickets are $10 for Early Eater access (4-5 p.m.) and $5 for General Admission (5-9 p.m.) if purchased before Sept. 9. After that date, ticket prices will increase by $2. Children aged 12 and under can attend for free. Please note that food and drink tickets are sold

need these types of noise ordinances throughout the United States and especially in DuPage County. There are just so many numerous people with loud vehicles, loud motorcycles, and we should have cameras to stop this. It’s surprising and good to see New York have such a noise restriction and now noise cameras to ticket these very wealthy people who arrogantly want to show off their expensive cars.

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The path crossings for the Prairie Path and Great Western Trail have stop signs at every intersection, vehicles do not. Pedestrians must stop and yield the right of way to traffic. When clear, they may enter the crosswalk, at which time vehicles shall yield to them. The worst thing you can do is stop in traffic, for no reason, and wave them across. You can’t control the other lanes of traffic and the other lanes have no obligation to stop because you decided to play traffic cop. Pedestrians must stop, wait until it is safe to cross, at which time traffic must yield to them. Courtesy applies to traffic and pedestrians/bicyclists also, but so does the law. If you’re not sure, read it. The Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 625, section 5/11-1002.

Hats off to the caller saying, “Yeah, Trump could be more presidential, but he wants to get things done.” Think about that one. I could not have said it any better!

Did you know that Illinois now has the second highest unemployment rate of any state in the country to go along with the second highest property tax rate in the country? Now you do! You know all the property tax money we pour into public schools, especially into CPS schools? Here’s the payoff from that: in 2023, only 35 percent of elementary students read at grade level and 27 percent met math standards. But let’s keep shoveling money into these public school districts, and let’s keep reelecting the same Democrat state representatives and senators around here, along with leftists to the U.S. Congress like Sean Casten. Maybe they will get us more abortion clinics and casinos and cannabis dispensaries. We could all get jobs there and reduce the unemployment rate in the Democratic utopia of Illinois!

separately. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Lombard Historical Society and support our efforts to preserve Lombard’s history. Visit lombardhistory.org for details.

EU lecture series Sept. 11

The César Chavéz Intercultural Lecture will be held at 4p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center (190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, elmhurst. edu/campusmap). Yahtzeni “Zeni” Gonzalez, social worker, a counselor and manager of Brighton Park’s Leaders of Tomorrow Program, will be the guest speaker. Admission is free but reservations are encouraged by visiting elmhurst.edu/cultural. For more information, email marketing@elmhurst.edu.

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DuPage Community Transformation Partnership grants more than $1 million to support social service not-for-profit

The DuPage County Board and representatives from DuPage Foundation recently welcomed grant recipients who were awarded $1.03 million in Immediate Intervention grants by the DuPage Community Transformation Partnership (DCTP).

The grants will help fund the work of 16 social service not-for-profit organizations serving DuPage County residents in the areas of food insecurity, housing instability, mental health, and substance use disorder.

The DCTP was established in 2022 and is a $10 million grant program between DuPage County and DuPage Foundation to support social service not-for-profit organizations helping DuPage County residents.

The following organizations were selected to receive funding:

Food insecurity grants:

$197,000

• DuPage Senior Citizens Council:

$70,000

Hope’s Front Door: $20,000

• Milton Township Food Pantry: $22,000

• People’s Resource Center: $85,000

Housing instability grants:

$473,144

• Catholic Charities: $113,700

• DuPagePads: $75,000

• ICNA Relief: $20,000

• Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans: $100,000

• WeGo Together for Kids: $34,444

• World Relief Chicagoland: $130,000

Mental health and substance use disorder grants: $362,633

• Alive Center: $19,700

• DuPage Health Coalition: $50,000

• Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley: $50,000

• Mercy Housing Lakefront: $51,933

• NAMI DuPage: $126,000

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• Samara Care: $65,000

Total DCTP Immediate Intervention Grant Distributions: $1,032,777

Visit this link to see project descriptions for each of the grantees: dupagefoundation.org/grants/dupage-community-transformation-partnership-grantees.html

“The Immediate Intervention grant program was designed to have the highest level of impact in our communities and provide relief quickly to those in need,” said DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy. “Each year, the selection process allows us to effectively assess what the most pressing issues are in our County and direct our grant dollars directly to address those service or funding gaps.

Collaborating with DuPage Foundation streamlines the process and ensures that we can make an important difference in these critical areas including mental health, substance use, housing instability, and food insecurity.”

In January 2022, the DuPage Coun-

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ty Board executed an agreement to allocate federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to DuPage Foundation for a multi-year grant program. The DCTP Fund will award $10 million in grants to address immediate and long-term needs in the community in response to the COVID-19 health emergency.

DCTP Immediate Intervention grants not only provide grantees financial resources to respond to the immediate needs of clients, they also allow agencies to quickly increase their organizational capacity to deliver efficient services and resources within the target service areas.

“We are incredibly proud of the impact this partnership is having on our community,” said DuPage Foundation President and CEO Mike Sitrick.

“Despite being a county of tremendous resources, the needs in DuPage remain significant and urgent. We are honored to be leading with DuPage County in addressing them on behalf of our residents. The DCTP partner-

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ship is an outstanding example of the power of coordinated impact.”

The DCTP Committee is comprised of DuPage County and DuPage Foundation staff, Board members, and volunteers who review applications and select the grantees. To date, area not-for-profits have applied for and received funding for more than $6.8 million in Immediate Intervention and Transformational grants from the DCTP. For more information, visit dupagefoundation.org/DCTP.

About the DuPage Community Transformation Partnership

The DuPage Community Transformation Partnership (DCTP), a $10 million grant program between DuPage County and DuPage Foundation, supports social service not-for-profit organizations helping DuPage County residents in the areas of food insecurity, housing instability, mental health, and substance abuse.

In 2022, the County Board voted to execute an agreement to allocate

$10.6 million to DuPage Foundation in federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for the grant program. The Foundation received $600,000 to administer the program and disburse the ARPA funds on behalf of the County. To date, more than $6.8 million has been awarded in Immediate Intervention and Transformational grants.

About DuPage Foundation DuPage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) community foundation, is DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy. DuPage Foundation manages more than $140 million in assets and has awarded more than $95 million in grants since its founding in 1986. Individuals and organizations seeking to provide impactful support to address critical issues in DuPage County and beyond can create powerful customizable gift solutions and partnerships through DuPage Foundation. Learn more at dupagefoundation.org.

The Lombard Historical Society (LHS) presents Kitchen Chronicles: Exploring Culinary Gadgets and Recipes now until Dec. 23 at the Victorian Cottage, 23 W. Maple St. in Lombard. The exhibit will explore culinary history from pioneer times to present day, showcasing a fascinating array of kitchen gadgets and recipe books from the LHS collection. This exhibit is free and open to the public and for all ages. Donations are appreciated. Victorian Cottage tours are available Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information about the Victorian Cottage, or the Lombard Historical Society, visit lombardhistory.org, email info@lombardhistory.org, or phone 630-629-1885. Kitchens have long been considered the heart of the home, where everything from cooking to daily chores took place. Pioneer kitchens differed greatly from today’s modern versions, often serving as expansive, open spaces that integrated with the living quarters of the household. In these remote settings, families were largely self-sufficient, relying on homemade or homegrown provisions due to the distance from nearby towns. The Victorian Era marked a significant shift in culinary practices with the rise of the middle class and the introduction of innovative kitchen gadgets. Devices like the cherry pitter revolutionized food preparation, reducing the time spent on kitchen tasks, particularly for women. By the 1950s, kitchens had largely maintained their basic structure while evolving in cooking methods and the popularity of cookbooks. This period marked a shift in culinary interests, highlighted by the groundbreaking releases of Julia Child’s influential “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” and Irma Rombauer’s classic, “The Joy of Cooking.”

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DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy holds the grants check on the right side while DuPage Foundation CEO Mike Sitrick is holding

the left

Buckcherry wows the crowd

Above: The band Buckcherry performed on Thursday, Aug. 22 on the Rock ‘N Wheels stage in the Addison Village Green. At right: The Addison Police Department was well-represented during the highly attended performance of Buckcherry for Rock ‘N Wheels.

Police Reports

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

Addison

Aug. 20

Joseph W. Farquhar, 26, of Elgin, was charged with burglary and two counts of possession of a controlled substance in the 300 block of W. Park at 1:30 a.m.

Rebecca B. Paveliuc, 29, of Addison, was charged with battery, retail theft and criminal trespassing in the 100 block of W. Lake at 12;08 p.m.

Nikko Principato, 31, and Lisa D. Principato, 54, both of Des Plaines, were charged with battery at 4:48 p.m.

Aug. 19

Andres Jimenez, 33, of Addison, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, cruelty to animals and violation of owner’s duty to animals in the 600 block of S. Iowa at 2:51 p.m.

Aug. 18

James C. Corrigan Jr., 46, of Addison, was charged with DUI, use of an electronic communication device, failure to reduce speed and no insurance in the 300 block of N. Pioneer at 8:40 p.m.

A 27-year-old Addison woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of S. Iowa at 1:52 a.m.

Aug. 17

Dany L. Lopez Mejia, 23, of Addison, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, transportation/carrying liquor by a driver and

two counts of DUI in the 500 block of N. Denise at 11:18 p.m.

Alejandro Perez, 38, of Montgomery, was charged with theft at noon.

Aug. 15

Jorge L. Gil-Ozuna, 34, of Mt. Prospect, was charged with failure to reduce speed and two counts of DUI at 9:10 p.m.

Oscar Martinez-Maldonado, 40, of Addison, was charged with DUI, equipment requirement violation and obstructing a police officer near Lake and Fifth at 12:53 a.m.

Aug. 14

Thomas S. Damian, 40, of Elmwood Park, was charged with DUIdrugs and drug paraphernalia in the 1700 block of W. Army Trail at 6:04 a.m.

Macario O. Garcia Garcia, 38, of Addison, was charged with parking where prohibited and two counts of DUI near Addison and Lincoln at 3:19 p.m.

Jairo H. Jimenez Diaz, 29, of Addison, was charged with violation of bail bond at 7:12 a.m.

Bensenville

Aug. 28, 11:16 p.m. in the 700 block of Jefferson Street, a complainant wanted to report an unknown suspect threw ranch dressing on her vehicle possibly damaging the paint.

Aug. 27, 2024, 8:26 AM, in the 1300 block of W. Irving, tow lot owner reports that at approximately 12:30 a.m. two suspects entered approximately 29 cars that were located in the 1300 block of W. Irving Park. These suspects also entered a tow yard in the 100 block of N. Spruce and rummaged through vehicles.

Aug. 27, 1:31 a.m. on Pamela Drive, a complainant was scammed out of $725 from a fake rental posting on Facebook Marketplace.

Aug. 26, 8:36 a.m. in the 500 block of E. Crest Ave., a complainant

Women’s Club of Addison kicks off fall season

reported giving $950 through Zelle to a suspect named Paul for a house that was listed for rent. When the complainant arrived at the house, she was unable to get in and eventually discovered it was a scam.

Aug. 26, 10:48 a.m. in the 1200 block of Irving Park Road, a young puppy was abandoned at by a man in a white F150. An officer drove the dog to DuPage Animal Control where it was surrendered.

Aug. 26, 6:23 a.m. in the 600 block of N. Route 83, police said Danny Dolores Guzman, 22, of Palatine, was arrested for a failure to appear warrant.

Aug. 25, 1:46 a.m. in the 100 block of Gerry Steven Court, Ambrollo Lopez Lopez, 39, of Bensenville, was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Aug. 25, 2:21 a.m. in the 1000 Argyle St., a 32-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery.

Aug. 24, 3:06 p.m. near S. York Road and W. Grand Ave., Ricky L. Boone, 35, of Chicago and Bradley D. Markiewicz, 35, of Blue Island, were arrested for felony retail theft (over $300).

Aug. 23, 8:24 p.m. near S. Church Road and W. Jefferson St., Catalino I. Lopez Lopez, 50, of Bensenville, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and another traffic violation. Released charges pending lab results.

Aug. 22, 9:58 a.m. in the 100 block of W. Grand Ave., a complainant reported a known suspect passed a fraudulent check on 8/16/2024 for about $1,476.

Aug. 22, 7:16 p.m. in the 1100 block of W. Irving Park Road., a complainant reported an unknown suspect left his credit card and pumped fuel. The unknown suspect then left, and the credit card denied the transaction. If the unknown suspect is found, the manager will sign complaints.

The Women’s Club of Addison will kick off its new year on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Addison Village Hall in room 1301 ABC. If you are looking to join a community of women focused on giving back and having a great time, the Wom-

en’s Club of Addison has been connecting women behind a shared purpose of volunteerism and community support since 1962. Why not join us for a fun night to learn more about our organization. Feel free to bring a friend or two.

County Health Department highlights free public access to Narcan Part

of International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, which was held Aug. 31, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and the DuPage Narcan Program (DNP) are highlighting their commitment to saving lives through increased access to naloxone, also known as Narcan.

This life-saving medication is free at our public access locations, is easy to use, and plays a critical role in reversing opioid overdoses. Overdose can affect anyone—parents, students, friends, and neighbors. Recognizing the signs of an overdose is crucial. Symptoms may include slow or irregular breathing, unresponsiveness, and a bluish tint to the lips or face.

It’s important to know that anyone can use Narcan to reverse opioid overdose. To enhance Narcan accessibility, DCHD and DuPage Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) have strategically placed Narcan Boxes at 14 public access points throughout DuPage County, ensuring community members have easy and immediate access.

“International Overdose Awareness Day serves as a reminder of the importance of reducing stigma and increasing access to life-saving resources like Narcan,” said Adam

Forker, executive director, DuPage County Health Department. “By working together and making Narcan widely available, we are taking vital steps towards preventing overdose deaths and supporting those affected by substance use.”

Since its inception in 2013, the DNP has:

• Trained more than 6,300 DuPage first responders and community residents.

• Mailed 1,856 Narcan kits to individuals who have requested Narcan through our online order form.

• Distributed more than 1,600 Narcan kits through the vending machine at the Linda A. Kurzawa Community Center, which opened on Overdose Awareness Day 2022.

The DNP is a collaborative initiative involving the DuPage County Coroner, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, chiefs of police, fire chiefs, and DCHD. DCHD encourages community members to be aware of the Narcan public access locations and seek training to learn how they can contribute to overdose prevention efforts.

For more information on available trainings or to arrange a community training session, contact the DNP.

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Coming events

B-PAC GPS program Sept. 12

B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the GPS Parent Series in Spanish will present “Life Lessons for Raising a 21st Century Teen” with Hector Montenegro at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, via Zoom. Go to gpsparentseries.org for information and the link to this webinar. This webinar will be presented in Spanish only. For further information, contact Luz Luna at luz_luna@ glenbard.org or 630-942-7447. To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ross@ glenbard.org or 630-942-7668.

Plum Library programs

Sublimation Printing Drop-In Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. Drop into Studio 411 to check out the Sawgrass SG500 Sublimation Printer. We will have a small demo on what the machine does and answer any questions to get you started on your next

project.

Medicare/Medicaid Open Enrollment Information Session Monday, Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. Stephanie Howanietz from Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living will be here to familiarize you with the parts of Medicare and Medicaid and what they cover. Discover the terminology and the difference between Medicare, Medicare Savings Program, and Medicaid, as well as changes made from last year. To register, visit helenplum. org or call (630) 627-0316.

AM Connect Sept. 6

Start your morning right with the Lombard Chamber of Commerce’s monthly AM Connect series. 7:30- 9 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Victoria Rock

Topic: The 30-Second Pitch

Victoria Rock is a serial entrepreneur who has been running businesses since 1981. Vickie has been recognized for her achievements by a number of local and national associ-

ations. She will share with us how to identify your unique proposition and create a powerful, passionate 30-second introduction Fairfield Inn & Suites Lombard. Visit lombardchamber.com for details and registration.

Villa Park Library events

September is library card sign-up month.

Spanish Storytime Sept. 6 and 20 at 10:30 a.m.: Spanish songs, stories, games and rhymes. Presented by Language Labs, this program introduces young children to the Spanish language in a casual setting. Registration is required. Register for each date separately. For more information, please visit our website at www. vppl.info, or call 630-834-1164.

Homeschool meetup Sept.10 from 10 a.m. to noon to meet and develop friendships with other homeschool students and educators in an informal setting. Enjoy games, crafts and

Obituaries

MARY MARGARET COLLIN, 62

Mary Margaret Collin, nee Schulpiet, age 62, Lombard, IL, passed away on Monday August 19, 2024. Mary was the beloved mother of Jessica (Nick Comitz) Wedmore of Ingleside, Brandi (Mike Halblander) Collin of Lombard, John “Manny” (fiancé Karina Procopio) Collin of Downers Grove; Dear sister of Sue (John) Smith of Ft. Wayne,

more, while adults hear about library resources for a wide variety of curricula and lesson plans. Registration is required.

DuPage Historical Museum program Sept. 14

“Three Frenchmen and a Goat: The DeMoulin Bros. Story,” will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the DuPage County Historical Museum, located at 102 E. Wesley St. in downtown Wheaton. During this free and open-to-the-public special event—made possible through an award from the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars program—Illinois Humanities Road Scholar John Goldsmith will share the story of three enterprising Illinois brothers who founded a business in 1892 that went on to become one of the biggest manufacturers of marching-band uniforms in the country. The presentation is being offered as a unique complement to one of the Museum’s

recently opened special exhibits, “Extracurricular: High School Tradition and Culture in DuPage County.” Visit dupagemuseum.org for more information.

Touch a Truck Sept. 14 Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lombard Common park. This free event is perfect for families to play outside, meet with local businesses, and Touch a Truck. Children will have the opportunity to explore police cars, fire trucks, dump trucks, and so much more! Don’t forget to check out the Kid’s Corner for fun games and activities, too! New: Join us from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for a sensory hour. No horns, no sirens, just trucks. On-site trucks provided by: Waste Management, York Township Highway, West & Sons, Village of Lombard, Fortis Paving, Big Foot Trash, College Hunks and the Lombard Park District. Visit lombardparks.com.

IN, Kathy (Joe) Kalous of Montgomery, IL, Tom Schulpiet of Ft. Wayne, IN. Soon to be grandma of Amelia Jane. She was preceded by her parents, Richard and Marguerite Schulpiet and her brothers Richard Jr. and William. A loving aunt, rela-

tive and friend to many.

Mary was a longtime resident of Lombard. She met her husband, John W. Collin, at the Speedway Gas Station on Main Street. They married on March 9th, 1990, in Lombard at the First United Methodist Church. They were together for 34 wonderful years.

Mary was a graduate from Glenbard East class of ’79. She enjoyed watching food shows, especially Gordon Ramsay. In her free time Mary liked to garden. She hosted many summer parties and loved to entertain neighbors, friends, and family.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 31st, 2024, at Brust Funeral Home 135 S. Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148.

Donations can be made to West Suburban Humane Society 1901 W. Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Info: www.brustfuneralhome. com or call 888-629-0094.

CARMEN CRESPO, 82

Carmen Crespo, age 82, of Glendale Heights, passed away on Aug. 26, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, from 3-7 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home. Interment at Union Ridge Cemetery, Chicago. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094.

MARY NELL MARTEN, 76

Mary Nell Marten, nee LeResche, age 76, of Lombard, passed away on Aug. 25, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Prayers will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Domitilla, 4940 Washington St., Hillside. Interment at Queen of Heaven. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PUBLICATION NOTICE OF

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

Request of: Emily Jean Decker Case Number 2024MR000508

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from Emily Jean Decker to the new name of Oliver Jean Decker. The court date will be held: OCTOBER 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL in Courtroom 2007.

/s/ Emily Jean Decker

Dated August 12, 2024

Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8085-945764

(Published in The Lombardian Aug. 22, 29 & Sept. 5, 2024) 460111

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79505 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on August 22, 2024 wherein the business firm of DIY Investment 4U, 380 E. SAINT CHARLES ROAD UNIT 43, LOMBARD, IL 60148-2375 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows:

SCOT MOORE, 21W761 BUSCH ROAD, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 22ND day of August, A.D. 2024.

LEGAL NOTICES

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk

(Published in The Lombardian Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2024) 460478

NOTICE OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ARTERIAL SIDEWALK GAP IMPROVEMENT

Highland Avenue, Main Street, and Madison Street

Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

TO BE HELD AT: Lombard Village Hall – Community Room (ADA Accessible) 255 East Wilson Avenue Lombard, IL 60148

The Village of Lombard will host a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed pedestrian network improvements at the following locations:

1. Highland Avenue – Janata Blvd. to Majestic Dr.

2. Highland Avenue at South Yorktown Entrance

3. Main Street - 16th St. to 17th St., and 4. Madison Street - Edgewood Ave. to east of Chase Ave.

The scope of work is anticipated to consist of the construction of new sidewalk, pedestrian crossings, and pedestrian accommodations throughout the project limits.

All persons interested in this project are

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invited to attend this meeting. This will be an open house format and will adhere to the National Environmental Policy Act as well as the Illinois Department of Transportation’s public involvement policy. Exhibits showing the proposed improvements, including areas of anticipated additional right-of-way, will be on display. Village representatives and the Village’s consultants will be present to receive input, provide information, and answer questions. Comments, that will be entered into the project record, may be completed at the meeting or submitted via mail or email, no later than October 10, 2024.

Persons planning to attend the meeting who are in need of special accommodations, such as sign language interpreter or other similar assistance, must notify the Village by September 20, 2024. The meeting room is ADA accessible. For more information, special accommodations, or to submit a comment, please contact:

Mike Barbier, P.E., PTOE Village of Lombard – Public Works 255 E. Wilson Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148

BarbierM@VillageofLombard.org (630) 620-5740

(Published in The Lombardian Sept. 5 & 19, 2024) 460825

more information, special accommodations, or to submit a comment, please contact: Mike Barbier, P.E., PTOE Village of Lombard – Public Works 255 E. Wilson Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 BarbierM@VillageofLombard.org (630) 620-5740 (Published in The Lombardian Sept. 5 & 19, 2024) 460826

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79502 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on August 21, 2024 wherein the business firm of NPandgenecare, 254 N. PARK BLVD., GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: MARY MCMANUS, 254 N. PARK BLVD., GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of August, A.D. 2024. Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 2024) 460499

Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Lombard Park District, DuPage County, Illinois to Sell $3,500,000 General Obligation Limited Tax Park Bonds

which funding is being requested are:

1 - Village of Bensenville – 2025 CDBG Residential Street lighting Project (Hillside, Glendale, Brookwood, Medinah, Franzen, and Eastview) – Seeking $600,000 - The Village is proposing to install approximately 56 new streetlights along Hillside Avenue and Glendale Street from IL Route 83 to Eastview Avenue, Brookwood Street and Medinah Street from Marshall Road to Eastview Avenue, and Franzen Street and Eastview Avenue from IL Route 19 (Irving Park Road) to Hillside Drive. The neighborhood where the streetlight installation is proposed currently does not have any street lighting or lighting is very sparse. This area is within walking distance to commercial corridors and recreational facilities. The addition of streetlights will enhance the neighborhood’s appearance, safety, and walkability. The project not only would directly and positively impact the residents in the area, but also all those travelling through the area.

2 - Village of Bensenville - CDBG Roadway and Watermain Improvements (Browngate Subdivision) – Seeking

Thursday, September 26, 2024

5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

TO BE HELD AT: Lombard Village Hall – Community Room (ADA Accessible) 255 East Wilson Avenue Lombard, IL 60148

The Village of Lombard will host a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed shared-use path along Finley Road from 22nd Street to Wilson Avenue. The scope of work is anticipated to consist of the construction of an 8-foot wide shared-use path, sidewalk, and pedestrian & bicyclist accommodations throughout the project limits.

All persons interested in this project are invited to attend this meeting. This will be an open house format and will adhere to the National Environmental Policy Act as well as the Illinois Department of Transportation’s public involvement policy. Exhibits showing the proposed improvements, including areas of anticipated additional right-of-way, will be on display. Village representatives and the Village’s consultants will be present to receive input, provide information, and answer questions. Comments, that will be entered into the project record, may be completed at the meeting or submitted via mail or email, no later than October 10, 2024.

Persons planning to attend the meeting who are in need of special accommodations, such as sign language interpreter or other similar assistance, must notify the Village by September 20, 2024. The meeting room is ADA accessible. For

Public Notice is Hereby GiveN that the Lombard Park District, DuPage County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 24th day of September, 2024, at 6:00 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 South Finley Road, Lombard, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds in the amount of $3,500,000 to provide the revenue source to pay certain alternate bonds and for the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto.

By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Lombard Park District, DuPage County, Illinois. DateD the 28th day of August, 2024. Joseph S. McCann Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners, Lombard Park District, DuPage County, Illinois (Published in The Lombardian Sept. 5, 2024) 460831

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING –VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm at Bensenville Village Hall (12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106) to obtain public comments regarding two (2) separate applications for Community De velopment Block Grant (CDBG) funding to be submitted to the DuPage Community Development Commission. The projects for

$600,000 - The neighborhood of Belmont, Addison, and Center Streets in the Village of Bensenville was constructed in 1960 and is located along Belmont Avenue (York Rd to West End), Addison Street (Belmont Ave to South End), and Center Street (Belmont Ave to South End) on the south end of Bensenville. The Village is proposing to replace approximately 3,200 linear feet of watermain with a new eight-inch (8”) ductile watermain and new appurtenances, install additional drainage structures, add or replace approximately 1,000 feet of storm sewer with minimum 12-inch diameter sewer pipe, perform as-needed curb and gutter repairs, perform as-needed sidewalk replacement, perform as-needed driveway apron replacement, perform sidewalk ramp upgrades to meet current ADA standards, and perform landscape restoration. The Belmont, Addison, Center service area is primarily single-family residences (82 properties), with one multi-family apartment building and one church property abutting the proposed improvements. The existing storm sewer structures are spaced minimally and during the more frequent and heavier rainfalls we are experiencing today, they are often inundated. The storm sewers that convey the roadway water are undersized, with many of the lateral crossings only being 8 inches in diameter, falling well below the design standard of a 25-year storm the Village currently tries to design for. The roadway pavement condition indexes (PCI) are between 53-57 (2023 data), which is in the “poor” rating range.

Persons interested in commenting on the above projects may do so in person at the public hearing. Comments on the above activities may also be submitted in writing to Joseph Caracci, P.E., Director of Public Works, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park 460876

Two Chicago women on pre-trial release for stealing from Yorktown

JCPenney charged with burglary/retail theft from Oak Brook Ulta

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that charges have been filed against two Chicago women for allegedly stealing more than $1,150 worth of merchandise from the Oak Brook Ulta Beauty store.

Reneashia McDowell, 31, and Shania Jacobs, 28, both appeared in court and are charged with one count of Burglary (Class 2 felony) and two counts of retail theft (one Class 2 felony and one Class 3 felony). Both women are presently on pre-trial release for allegedly stealing $499.98 worth of merchandise from the Yorktown JCPenney department store on Aug. 9.

At a hearing last week where both

women were released on the new charges as required by law, the state filed a petition to revoke both McDowell’s and Jacobs’ pre-trial release on their previous case. Judge Margaret O’Connell granted the state’s petition to revoke pre-trial release for both women.

It is alleged that on Aug. 9, McDowell and Jacobs entered the JCPenney store, located at 175 Yorktown Mall Drive, and walked toward the children’s section of the store. It is alleged that after Jacobs selected four items of children’s clothing and McDowell se-

lected six items of children’s clothing, the women went upstairs to the jewelry department. It is further alleged that after Jacobs selected a jewelry box containing a necklace, both women returned downstairs where they entered a fitting room together. It is alleged that the women left the fitting room with Jacobs wearing the necklace and the merchandise in bags and then exited the store without paying for the items. Both women were arrested, charged with felony burglary and retail theft and released with conditions,

one of which was that they not violate any criminal statute of any jurisdiction.

In the most recent case, it is alleged that on Aug. 29, McDowell and Jacobs entered the Ulta Beauty store, located at 2155 W. 22nd Street, carrying empty bags. It is alleged that the defendants then selected perfumes, placed the merchandise in the bags they brought with them and exited the store without paying for the merchandise, where they were arrested by Oak Brook police officers. The value of the items allegedly taken by McDowell and Jacobs is approximately $1,168.

Village invites vendors to participate in 18th annual Senior Fair at Madison Meadow Athletic Center Oct. 2

The Village of Lombard is inviting vendors to participate in its 18th annual Senior Fair scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Lombard Park District’s Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event helps provide local seniors with resources, promotes health awareness through education and screenings, and offers information about available programs and services in the area.

“The Senior Fair provides an excellent opportunity for vendors to promote their valuable services and connect with our senior community while contributing to a great cause,” said Trustee Dan Militello, chair of the Community Relations Committee, which helps to organize the event.

The fair has been well-received in previous years, with popular services such as flu shots, blood pressure

readings, hearing tests, DMV services and additional offerings from community groups and local vendors. Admission is free for all attending seniors.

Interested vendors are encouraged to participate by submitting an application available at villageoflombard.org/seniorfair

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Sept. 13. Vendors representing for-profit businesses will be required to pay a $100 vendor fee, which supports the success of the Senior Fair.

Not-for-profit groups and government agencies driven by purposes other than commercial gain will be exempt from the vendor fee.

For more information about the Senior Fair or vendor participation, visit villageoflombard.org/ seniorsor contact communications@villageoflombard. org

“Judge O’Connell’s order to revoke pre-trial release and order that both defendants be detained pending trial sends the message that in DuPage County we take these types of crimes seriously,” Berlin said. “Retail theft is not a victimless crime. Businesses, employees, patrons and the entire community all feel the effects of higher prices, lower wages and loss of safety and security as a result. I caution anyone who is even thinking

Coming event

Versiti blood drives

Sept. 9: Peace Lutheran Church, 21W500 Butterfield Road, Lombard, from 3-7 p.m. in the Great Room.

Sept. 10: Yorktown, in the mobile bus, lower level near Von Maur from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Church of Lombard, Fellowship Hall, 220 S. Main St., from 1:30-7 p.m. Free radon tests will be given to donors from 1:304:30 p.m. at First Church only.

Sept. 13: National University of

about coming to DuPage County to steal that if you do, you will be caught, charged and prosecuted. I also want to stress that conditions of pre-trial release are an order of the Court and are not optional. If you violate those conditions, you may find yourself behind bars awaiting trial. Once again, I commend the Oak Brook Police Department for their ongoing efforts in keeping our businesses and patrons safe.”

“These two offenders figured they’d come out to Oak Brook for an easy steal and when they exited the store, they were met by ten Oak Brook officers with eight marked and undercover squads,” Strockis said.

“We take all criminal offenses seriously in Oak Brook and I hope these offenders tell their friends about their experience here.”

The next court date for McDowell is scheduled Sept. 24 for arraignment. The next court date for Jacobs is scheduled Sept. 23 for arraignment. Both cases will be heard in front of Judge O’Connell.

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No ‘slated’ GOP candidates will be kept off ballot after rulings from Supreme Court, elections board

Kennedy to remain on Illinois presidential ballot, 2 third-party candidates removed

By Jerry Nowicki and Jennifer Fuller CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A law banning political parties from waiting until after the primary election to place a state legislative candidate on the general election ballot won’t keep any Republicans from running this November.

The Illinois Supreme Court and State Board of Elections each made rulings Aug. 23, ensuring that a law rushed through by Democrats in May wouldn’t throw a wrench into the filing process for the current election cycle.

The decisions pertain to “candidate slating,” a process through which party insiders can name a candidate to the general election ballot for their party, even if no candidate ran in the party’s primary. The law,

which is now officially on hold for 2024, still allows parties to replace withdrawals but prevents slating in cases where the party didn’t run anyone in the primary.

The elections board ruled that slated Republican candidate Jay Keeven may appear on the November ballot, throwing out challenges against him and other candidates that would have been affected by the law.

Hours later, the high court issued what’s known as a “Perlman order,” affirming a lower court’s decision to temporarily halt the law for the current cycle without setting a precedent in future cases. That ruling doesn’t void the law in its entirety, but rather blocks it only for this year’s general election for the 14 plaintiffs—all slated Republican candidates—that sued the state after the law’s passage.

Democrats introduced the bill in May, then passed it and sent it to the governor for a signature within 48 hours.

While Democrats billed the law as one that would weaken “party bosses,” Republicans decried it as a majority-party power grab to keep Republicans off the ballot in tight races.

A Sangamon County judge agreed in a June ruling that Democrats were out of line in changing the rules mid-cycle. Judge Gail Noll blocked the law from taking effect against the candidates who sued the state following its passage. The Supreme Court’s Aug. 23 opinion—which noted two justices recused themselves and the remaining judges couldn’t come to a four-vote majority—upholds the order.

Keeven, a candidate in what’s

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The Illinois State Board of Elections rejected the challenge on Aug. 23 on the grounds that “he filed his nomination papers in an accordance with the law in effect at the time.”

They accepted the recommendation of a hearing officer with one dissenting vote from Board Chair Casandra Watson.

“For months, Democrats in Springfield have tried every possible way to keep the voters in the Metro-East from having a choice in November,” Keeven said in a statement. “Today, they lost. With every attempt to kick me off of the ballot, our campaign continues to gain momentum.”

Keeven’s challengers were represented by Michael Kasper, a Democratic election lawyer who has long been a power player on issues such

as redistricting and candidate challenges. He argued that the hearing officer erred by enforcing a law that was no longer on the books.

“The board’s powers are to apply the law as it is today,” he argued.

But John Fogarty, the GOP’s counterpart to Kasper, argued the General Assembly shouldn’t be allowed to change the rules in the middle of an election cycle, particularly for candidates for the General Assembly.

“The role of this body is, yes, to apply the law, but you also apply the law as it was when this act was taken,” he said, noting that if the General Assembly wanted the law applied retroactively, it could have specifically said so.

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In other action, the board removed two third-party candidates from the presidential ballot while ruling that independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can remain on the ballot despite objections.

See GOP, Page 27

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Last-second magic leads Rams to a 30-23 win over Willowbrook

Warriors rally to take the lead with 20.9 seconds to play, but Glenbard

East responds with a long kickoff return and a 23-yard TD pass

After a nine-year break, the Glenbard East and Willowbrook varsity football programs renewed their rivalry during Friday night’s 2024 season opener in Villa Park.

The Rams and Warriors were tied at 15-15 with less than two minutes to play. Both teams held the lead in the concluding moments of a wild and memorable finish.

Glenbard East scored a touchdown with 1:11 remaining in the game. The Rams added the extra-point kick to take a 22-15 lead. Willowbrook then drove down the field and scored a touchdown with 20.9 seconds to play. The Warriors then tried and converted a two-point run to take a 23-22 lead— their first lead of the night—and trigger a jubilant celebration from their fans.

Needing a last-second miracle, the Rams returned the ensuing kickoff to Willowbrook’s 23-yard line. With only 7.8 seconds on the clock, Glenbard East’s offense took the field. On the next play, the Rams delivered a 23yard touchdown pass to regain the lead with only a couple of seconds to play.

After a lengthy celebration, Glenbard East tacked on a two-point conversion pass. The Rams then stopped the Warriors on the kickoff return to earn a thrilling 30-23 victory.

Glenbard East and Willowbrook squared off in 11 straight season-opening football matchups from 2005 through 2015. The Rams won nine of those 11 meetings with their nearby rival.

Friday’s renewal, played in warm conditions, attracted a large crowd that included spirited fans from both schools. The game started shortly after 8 p.m. and didn’t end until about 11:15 p.m.

The Rams broke the 15-15 tie when junior quarterback Michael Nee scrambled in the backfield before firing a 43-yard touchdown pass to senior Amonte Cook with 1:11 to play. Cook, who made seven receptions for 70 yards during the game, caught the pass near the Warriors’ 25-yard line and sped into the end zone. The extra-point kick from sophomore Moises Velazquez pushed Glenbard East’s lead to 22-15.

The Rams received a penalty after their touchdown celebration and made the ensuing kickoff from their 25-yard line. The Warriors returned the kickoff to their own 43-yard line. Willowbrook junior quarterback Jahonise Reed then threw three straight incomplete passes. On fourth and 10, he completed a 22-yard pass to senior Charlie Siegler. A few plays later, Reed connected with junior Otis Powell on a 26-yard touchdown pass that put the ball at the

Rams’ 1-yard line. Junior Aidan Kuehl of the Warriors carried the ball into the end zone on the next play. His touchdown run cut the Rams’ lead to 22-21.

Kuehl then raced across the goal line on the two-point attempt to give Willowbrook its 23-22 lead with 20.9 seconds on the clock.

Glenbard East senior Stevyn Fox received the ensuing kickoff near the 20yard line. Fox made a short lateral to Cook, who caught the ball around the 16-yard line. Cook then raced down the field for a return of about 60 yards, down to the Warriors’ 23-yard line.

“It was a planned thing; we talked about it as soon as we got on the field,” said Cook of his teamwork with Fox on the lateral. “He [Fox] pitched me the ball, we got the ball upfield, and then we got the touchdown. We did what we needed to do.”

With 7.8 seconds on the clock, the Rams had time for one or two plays from scrimmage. On their first play of the drive, Nee dropped back and lofted a pass to his right. Junior Muhammad Musleh of the Rams caught the pass near sideline at about the Warriors’ 5-yard line. On his way out of bounds, Musleh, with the ball in his left hand, extended the ball across the goal line for the touchdown.

Nee and Musleh both made their varsity football debut in Friday’s dramatic win over Willowbrook. Nee completed 21 of 37 pass attempts for 319 yards and three touchdowns. He threw one interception. Musleh made four receptions for 70 yards.

“Amonte had a great return,” said Musleh a few minutes after the victory. “My coaches just trusted me. Mike [Nee] trusted me, and we got it done with a go route.”

“We trust our guys—every single one of them,” stated Nee. “And that’s just a testament to our team. They [the

Warriors] score with 20 seconds left; we’re not just going to give up. We’re going to keep fighting and trust all of our guys. That’s what happened.”

After Musleh’s touchdown, the scoreboard showed there was no time left in the game. Glenbard East players streamed off the sideline and headed toward the stadium’s north end zone following the last-second touchdown. Several Glenbard East students came out of the stands to join in the on-field celebration. Eventually, order was restored on the field, and the officials announced there were a couple of seconds remaining in the game. Nee completed a two-point conversion pass to Cook, who battled cramps during the game and was not on the field during Musleh’s touchdown reception.

“We just had the confidence that we were going to go down and score, no matter how much time is left,” added Nee. “We have to win—that was our mindset. We couldn’t come in here and lose.”

The Warriors tried a lateral while returning the kickoff on the game’s last play. The Rams tackled Willowbrook senior KJ Rhodes at the Warriors’ 43yard line to end the game.

“It was a really good football game—well played on both sides,” said Glenbard East coach John Walters. “There were a lot of kids who gave everything they had. We’re thankful we came out on top in the end.”

Walters and Willowbrook coach Nick Hildreth both discussed the electric setting in Friday’s clash between area schools. The Warriors and Rams enjoyed plenty of support from their respective fans, who packed the bleachers on both sides of the field.

“I think it’s just great,” said Walters

Glenbard East’s football team kicked off its 2024 season with Friday’s wild 30-23 victory over Willowbrook in Villa Park. The Rams scored a touchdown with 1:11 to play to break a 15-15 tie. Glenbard East then added the extra-point kick to take a 22-15 lead. The Warriors responded with a 57-yard touchdown drive, scoring with 20.9 seconds to play. Willowbrook then converted a two-point run to take a 23-22 lead. Glenbard East senior Amonte Cook (No. 1 - top far left) returned the ensuing kickoff about 60 yards to the Warriors’ 23-yard line. Junior quarterback Michael Nee (No. 4 - top left) of the Rams is pictured while throwing a 23-yard touchdown pass to junior Muhammad Musleh in the closing seconds. Musleh (No. 18) is pictured (above right) as he extends the ball across the goal line for the game-winning touchdown just before stepping out of bounds. Friday’s thriller marked the varsity debut for both Nee and Musleh. Nee fired three touchdown passes in the contest.

of the renewed season-opening clash between Glenbard East and Willowbrook. “High school sports are community based. We share a boundary, and part of Lombard goes to Willowbrook. I think it’s a match made in heaven. Two good football teams have an opportunity to open the high school season. How much more excitement would you like to create?”

“It’s a cool atmosphere,” said Hildreth of the rivalry between the two schools. “A lot of these kids play together growing up. It’s great to see.”

The opportunity for the Rams and Warriors to reunite their rivalry came about after a realignment in Glenbard East’s conference—the Upstate Eight Conference, which until last season included 10 teams. In recent years, Glenbard East’s entire nine-game regular season featured games against all nine of their conference opponents.

Beginning with the start of the cur-

rent 2024-25 school year, the conference added four teams and was separated into two seven-team divisions.

The Rams, who are in the conference’s East Division, will play their six division opponents during the regular season. Their nine-game schedule also includes a crossover game against one of the conference’s West Division teams, and two non-conference games.

Glenbard East’s Upstate Eight crossover contest this season will be a Sept. 13 home game against Bartlett. Glenbard East scored the first points of Friday’s game on a safety late in the first quarter. The Rams drove the ball inside the Warriors’ 15-yard line, but fumbled the ball away. Willowbrook junior Mason Knudtson recovered the fumble at his team’s 15-yard line.

On the next play, the Warriors’ snap sailed over Reed’s head; the ball rolled See RAMS, Page 21

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Broncos open their season with a dominant win

Montini reels off six first-half touchdowns in a 49-0 triumph

The Montini Catholic football team started its 2024 season with Friday night’s 49-0 home victory over Chicago’s Hyde Park Academy High School. The Broncos led the visiting Thunderbirds 28-0 at the end of the first quarter. Montini scored a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 42-0 halftime lead in Lombard.

The Broncos’ halftime advantage of at least 40 points triggered a running clock throughout the second half.

Montini scored its first touchdown of the game on an 11-yard pass from senior quarterback Gaetano Carbonara to junior CJ Harkins. Senior Owen Berberich made the first of his seven extra-point kicks of the game to give the Broncos a 7-0 lead less than two minutes into the opening quarter.

An interception by junior Isaac Alexander set up Montini’s second touchdown of the night. Moments

Montini’s Maniacs cheer on the Broncos

Montini Catholic High School’s varsity football team kicked off its 2024 season with Friday night’s home game against Chicago’s Hyde Park Academy High School. Montini’s Maniacs, an enthusiastic group of student fans, turned out to cheer on the Broncos during Friday’s season opener. The mission of Montini’s Maniacs is to energize Bronco fans and promote team spirit during the team’s home football games. The theme for the opening game—“neon construction”—resulted in a colorful crowd of Montini supporters who gathered before the game to have some snacks and cheer on the Broncos as they took the field. One photo (right) from Friday shows Montini head football coach Mike Bukovsky leading the Broncos as they walked into the school’s stadium before the game. Another photo (above) shows (left to right) Montini freshmen Kayla Penney (Lombard), Abbey Rachubinski (Lombard), Anne Paciga (Villa Park) and Madeline McGady (Naperville) during the Maniacs’ pre-game rally. The Broncos posted a convincing 49-0 victory over Hyde Park on Friday. The Montini football team’s season continues with this Friday’s home game against Hillcrest.

• Rams

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into the end zone. Reed picked the ball up but was unable to bring the ball out of the end zone. The safety gave the Rams a 2-0 lead with 12 seconds left in the first quarter.

The Warriors then kicked the ball (from their own 20-yard line) to Glenbard East, which began its drive at its own 43-yard line. On the opening play of the second quarter, Nee completed a short pass to senior Chris Renford, who raced down the middle of the field for a 57-yard touchdown reception. The Rams missed the extra-point kick. Renford made four receptions for 111 yards in Friday’s game.

The Warriors evened the score with about five minutes left in the second quarter. Reed tossed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Rhodes, who caught the ball in the end zone on a third-and-goal play. Kuehl carried the ball across the goal line on the two-point conversion run to tie the score at 8-8.

With a little more than one minute left in the first half, the Rams began a drive at their own 31-yard line. A couple of receptions by Musleh, along with a couple of Willowbrook pen-

after Alexander’s interception, the Broncos scored on the next play from scrimmage—a 29-yard touchdown pass from sophomore Israel Abrams to senior Santino Florio. Berberich’s extra-point kick raised Montini’s lead to 14-0 with more than eight minutes left in the first quarter.

Alexander delivered a defensive touchdown when he snared his second interception of the game and ran 43 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point kick from Berberich pushed

the lead to 21-0 with over six minutes remaining in the first quarter.

An interception by Harkins led to Montini’s fourth touchdown of the opening quarter. Senior Jeremiah Peterson crossed the goal line on a 7-yard run to give the Broncos a 27-0 lead. Berberich’s extra-point kick extended Montini’s lead to 28-0 in the closing seconds of the first quarter.

Alexander scored the Broncos’ fifth touchdown of the evening on a 4-yard run with about nine minutes

left in the second quarter. Montini scored its next touchdown on a 22yard pass from Carbonara to senior Isaiah Mason.

Junior Santino Tenuta scored Montini’s final touchdown of the game on a 35-yard reception from Abrams in the third quarter. The Broncos’ season continues with this Friday’s home game against Hillcrest (0-1), which opened its season with a 35-13 loss to Benet Academy.

alties, helped Glenbard East push the ball toward the goal line. Senior Valentino Heredia completed the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Velazquez made the extra-point kick to give the Rams a 15-8 lead in the closing seconds of the first half.

Willowbrook tied the game following its two-play, 79-yard drive late in the third quarter. Reed began the drive with a 24-yard pass to Rhodes. On the next play, Reed fired a 55-yard pass to Siegler, who caught the ball near Glenbard East’s 32-yard line and cruised into the end zone. Senior Dean Romano of the Warriors made the extra-point kick to level the score at 15-15 with 11.6 seconds left in the third quarter.

The Rams’ season continues with this Friday’s non-conference home game against West Aurora (1-0). Willowbrook will face Glenbard North (1-0) in this Friday’s contest in Carol Stream.

“We’ll watch film on Saturday, then practice on Monday,” said Hildreth after the heartbreaking loss to the Rams. “That’s all you can do—learn from it, work to get better and move on.”

Rams drop season opener

The Glenbard East girls volleyball team began its 2024 season with last week’s loss to Metea Valley in Lombard. The visiting Mustangs defeated the Rams 25-13, 25-18 in the Aug. 27 match. Senior Veronica Witt bashed four kills for Glenbard East. Senior Grace Johnson (No. 6 - above right) and senior Harmonee Hallman contributed two kills each for the Rams. Junior Natalie Slusher (No. 11 - above left) provided 10 assists, while sophomore Jess Larson made six digs. Sophomore Belle McDermott supplied four digs. Glenbard East’s season continued at Wheaton North High School’s tournament, which began on Aug. 28 and continued on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Rams suffered losses to York and Kaneland on Aug. 28. Glenbard East dropped matches to Buffalo Grove, Lane Tech and West Aurora on Saturday. The Rams’ season continues with this week’s matches against South Elgin and Glenbard North. Glenbard East will also play in this week’s Conant Invitational in Hoffman Estates. The invitational takes place this Friday and Saturday.

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A heartbreaking loss for Willowbrook

Willowbrook’s football team started its season with Friday’s 30-23 loss to Glenbard East in Villa Park. The Warriors rallied to take a 23-22 lead with 20.9 seconds to play, but the Rams regained the lead on a 23-yard touchdown pass with a couple of seconds remaining. Junior quarterback Jahonise Reed (No. 11 - above left) fired a pair of touchdowns for Willowbrook. He threw a 23-yard scoring pass to senior KJ Rhodes in the second quarter. Late in the third quarter, Reed connected with senior Charlie Siegler on a 55-yard touchdown pass. Siegler (No. 3 - above right) is pictured while racing into the end zone on the play. Friday’s battle between the Warriors and Rams, which was played before a large and spirited crowd, marked the first football battle between the two nearby schools in nine years. Willowbrook and Glenbard East tangled in 11 straight season openers between 2005 and 2015. The Rams won nine of those meetings.

Warriors start their season

Willowbrook’s flag football team opened its 2024 season by winning four of five games last week. The Warriors hosted their inaugural Flag Fest tournament on Thursday, Aug. 29, and Saturday, Aug. 31. Willowbrook began the eight-team event by posting two victories on Aug. 29 - a 48-0 win over Morton and a 45-0 triumph over Freeport. On Friday evening, the Warriors played a home game against Mother McAuley. Willowbrook defeated the Mighty Macs 40-0 in that contest, which was not part of the Flag Fest tournament. One photo from Friday’s event shows Willowbrook sophomore McKenzie Edison (No. 3 - above left). Sophomore Carson Rieger (No. 7 - above right) of the Warriors is pictured after she was announced as the team’s player of the game on Friday. The Warriors resumed the tournament on Saturday, Aug. 31, beating Lindblom 54-0 in a semifinal contest. Willowbrook then faced Lane Tech in the tournament’s championship game. Lane Tech scored the only touchdown of the battle with about five minutes to play and went on to earn a 6-0 victory. The Warriors’ season continues with this week’s games against Stagg and Resurrection. Willowbrook will conclude the week by hosting this Saturday’s four-team event in Villa Park.

A winning week

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team began its 2024 season with a pair of home victories last week. The Warriors started their season with a 25-11, 25-15 win over Bartlett on Aug. 26. Three days later, Willowbrook edged Whitney Young 20-25, 2512, 26-24. Senior Hannah Kenny (No. 6 - above) provided six kills, nine assists and five digs in the Warriors’ season-opening win over Bartlett. Senior Anna Marinier contributed seven kills and two digs for Willowbrook, while senior Lily Javier supplied six kills, six aces and four digs. Junior Kendall Norton handed out 11 assists for Willowbrook. Senior Giada Crocetti added 10 digs. Sophomore Maggie Hurley (No. 20 - below) delivered two blocks and two kills. After losing the first game of their Aug. 29 match against Whitney Young, the Warriors won the second game to force a decisive third game. The visiting Dolphins led Willowbrook 20-15 in the third game, but the Warriors won five straight points to even the score at 20-20. The third game was deadlocked at 23-23. Whitney Young won the next point to take a 24-23 lead and hold a match point, but Willowbrook won the next three points to pull out an exciting victory. Kenny piled up 12 kills, 16 assists and 11 digs in the Warriors’ win over the Dolphins. Marinier delivered 10 kills and 10 digs. Javier amassed seven kills and nine digs. Crocetti made a team-leading 15 digs. Hurley contributed two kills, four aces and six digs. Norton passed out 12 assists. Senior Olivia Pollak added four kills and two digs. Senior Sydney Brown made four digs. Willowbrook, which won the third-place trophy in last year’s IHSA Class 4A state tournament, continues its season with this week’s home matches against Lyons Township and Fenwick. The Warriors will finish the week by hosting their own invitational this Friday and Saturday.

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

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Friday night lights

Willowbrook’s dance team is pictured before the start of Friday night’s varsity football game in Villa Park. The Warriors’ football team opened its 2024 season with Friday’s battle against Glenbard East. Pictured (left to right) are: (front row) junior Kaia Capulong, junior Cecilia Oddo, senior Kelly Kramme, senior Gianna Giampaoli, junior Gedvina Mickevicius and sophomore Amanzia Termini; (back row) sophomore Elizabeth Deany, sophomore Kyri Burritt, junior Maddy McEllin and junior Ava Jovanovich. Not pictured is freshman Brianna Flemming. The dance team performed during halftime of the game. Willowbrook’s cheerleaders and marching band also delivered halftime performances.

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Libertarian candidate Scott Schluter and Green Party candidate Jill Stein were both ordered removed due to lack of signatures.

The challenges to Kennedy’s candidacy stemmed largely on the argument that he falsified his address, among other challenges to signatures and nominating petitions. But a hearing officer recommended he be kept on the ballot and the board agreed.

Kennedy’s lawyer didn’t comment when asked about the candidate’s future in the race.

“Is your client dropping out?” Watson asked.

“That’s beyond my pay grade. I’m sorry, I don’t know,” Kennedy’s attorney Andrew Finko replied. “I’m here for the electoral board and that’s it.”

Hours later, Kennedy said he’s not terminating his campaign but is taking his name off the ballot in swing states so as to not play “spoiler.” He’s endorsing former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Illinois State Board of Elections confirmed Aug. 23 that Kennedy’s name would appear on the ballot and he had not filed to withdraw as of Aug. 23.

Bost elections case denied

A federal appeals court this week rejected a lawsuit from U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, that argued Illinois’ policy of accepting mail-in ballots for two weeks after election day violates federal law.

In its 2-1 decision, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals panel agreed with a circuit court that Bost and other plaintiffs in the case lacked standing, because they didn’t have evidence that they were tangibly harmed by the law.

Illinois allows mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. Bost and other plaintiffs argued their votes would be diluted, and that candidates would have to spend more money, in part by maintaining campaign offices for longer periods.

Writing for the majority, Judge John Lee said Bost’s claims failed to show voters were harmed by ballots being counted after Election Day.

“Even if we were to accept Plaintiffs’ premise that inclusion of these ballots would cause vote dilution, their votes would be diluted in the same way that every other vote cast in Illinois prior to Election Day would be diluted,” Lee wrote. “Thus, to the extent Plaintiffs would suffer any injury, it would be in a generalized manner and not “personal and individual” to Plaintiffs, as the Supreme Court

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“ Even if we were to accept Plaintiffs’ premise that inclusion of these ballots would cause vote dilution, their votes would be diluted in the same way that every other vote cast in Illinois prior to Election Day would be diluted.”

– Judge John Lee

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U.S. District Judge John Kness dismissed the case last year. Bost appealed, and that appeal was heard nine days after the 2024 primary he narrowly won over challenger and former state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia.

Judge Michael Scudder Jr. agreed the votes would not be unfairly diluted, but he disagreed with the other two judges on Bost’s standing in the suit. Rather, Scudder classified Bost

Fr. McDonald Council #1911 Knights of Columbus “..serving the Elmhurst community since 1918..”

The Knights Kick Off September “giving month” with 3 fundraisers: The Tootsie Roll Drive, Classic Car Show and Oktoberfest!

Donating never tasted so sweet! The Tootsie Roll Drive raises money for individuals with intellectual disabilities look for our volunteers on almost 100 major street corners in Elmhurst during the Tootsie Roll Drive on Friday & Saturday, Sept. 6-7th

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Coffee & Classic Cars Fundraiser

Open Show to All Years, Makes, and Models Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 8am-2pm

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Save the Date! Elmhurst Knights of Columbus Giving Month Concludes with Oktoberfest on September 21st.