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Residents enjoy Monster Mash Outdoor Bash

Area residents got into the Halloween spirit by attending the Bensenville Park District’s Monster Mash Outdoor Bash held Oct. 26 at the Deer Grove Leisure Center parking lot, 1000 W. Wood St. Those attending took a trip through the Halloween-themed DGLC parking lot, where kids of all ages enjoyed many fun activities. Children and families dressed up in costumes and got their Halloween photos taken at the designated photo area. The Monster Mash also featured carnival games, a pumpkin patch, food and drink. Prizes for best costume were awarded for first, second and third place by age group. The event was sponsored by Grand Subaru of Bensenville.

grants state’s motion to detain pre-trial Chicago man charged with robbing AutoZone

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker have announced that Judge Robert Douglas

has granted the state’s motion to detain pre-trial a Chicago man accused of robbing a Wheaton AutoZone at gunpoint.

Elliot Thomas, 38, appeared at First Appearance Court and was charged with one count of armed robbery with a firearm, a Class X felony. On Nov. 4, Wheaton police officers responded to a call of a man with a gun at the AutoZone located in the 800 block of E. Roosevelt Road.

Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that an individual, later identified as Thomas, entered the AutoZone, selected a Duralast torque socket set valued at $25.99 and exited the building. It is alleged that when Thomas exited the store, he activated the

door security sensors at which time a female employee asked him to come back in the store. It is further alleged that the employee followed Thomas outside the store and again asked him to return to the store. It is further alleged that Thomas initially ignored the employee’s request but then turned to the employee and told her in a threatening manner “you don’t wanna know what I have in here.”

It is alleged that Thomas then unzipped a cross-body bag he had on his person and showed the employee a pistol, later determined to be a loaded Stoeger STR-9, 9 mm pistol, with a fifteen-round magazine. It is

at gunpoint

alleged that Thomas then got into a 2002 Chevy Tahoe and fled the scene.

Glen Ellyn police located Thomas within minutes and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle during which officers allegedly found the loaded weapon inside the cross-body bag and the Duralast socket set inside the vehicle. Thomas was taken into custody at this time.

Thomas’ next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 2 for arraignment in front of Judge Mia McPherson. If found guilty, Thomas faces a sentence of between 21 to 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Unofficial results from the Nov. 5 general election

Editor’s note: The following are unofficial results of races for federal, state and DuPage County offices, as well as results of referenda and propositions that were on the Nov. 5 ballot. Candidates who ran unopposed are not listed. This list is specific to voters who reside in Lombard, Villa Park, Addison, Bensenville, Oakbrook Terrace, Elmhurst and Wood Dale. For the very latest updated results from DuPage County, go online to: www.dupageresults.gov/IL/DuPage/122435/web.345435/#/summary.

President and Vice President of the United States Vote for 1

Kamala D. Harris (Tim Walz) Democrat: 245,192 (55.55 percent)

Donald J. Trump (JD Vance) Republican: 189,159 (42.68 percent)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Nicole Shanahan) Independent: 7,041 (1.60 percent)

U.S. Congress

Third Congressional District Vote for 1

Delia Ramirez Democrat: 42,869 (51.42 percent)

John Booras Republican: 40,507 (48.58 percent)

Fourth Congressional District Vote for 1

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia

Democrat: 10,080 (46.71 percent. Editor’s note: Garcia is the projected winner)

Lupe Castillo Republican: 10,832 (50.19 percent)

Ed Hershey Working Class Party: 669 (3.10 percent)

Sixth Congressional District Vote for 1

Sean Casten Democrat: 92,366 (56.85 percent)

Niki Conforti Republican: 70,116 (43.15 percent)

Eighth Congressional District Vote for 1

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democrat: 37,931 (53.27 percent)

Mark Rice Republican: 33,268 (46.73 percent)

State Representative

45th Representative District Vote for 1

Martha “Marti” Deuter

Democrat: 28,601 (53.44 percent)

Dennis M. Reboletti

Republican: 24,915 (46.56 percent)

46th Representative District Vote for 1

Diane Blair-Sherlock

Democrat: 22,988 (56.08 percent)

Robert “Rusty” Stevens

Republican: 18,001 (43.92 percent)

48th Representative District Vote for 1

Maria C. Vesey Democrat: 15,461 (40.62 percent)

Jennifer Sanalitro Republican: 22,598 (59.38 percent)

77th Representative District Vote for 1

Norma Hernandez

Democrat: 4,896 (53.36 percent)

Anthony Airdo Republican: 4,280 (46.64 percent)

DuPage County offices

Circuit Court Clerk Vote for 1

Candice Adams Democrat: 231,119 (53.39 percent)

Jeremy “Jaye” Wang Republican: 201,791 (46.61 percent)

County Auditor Vote for 1

William “Bill” White Democrat: 216,600 (50.32 percent)

Bob Grogan Republican: 213,855 (49.68 percent)

Coroner Vote for 1

Judith Lukas Democrat: 216,901 (50.63 percent)

Richard Jorgensen

Republican: 211,513 (49.37 percent)

Recorder

Elizabeth (Liz) Chaplin

Democrat: 226,408 (52.87 percent)

Nicole Prater Republican: 201,838 (47.13 percent)

County Board District 1 Vote for 1

Maria Sinkule Democrat: 28,954 (44.29 percent)

Cindy Cronin Cahill Republican: 36,427 (55.71 percent)

County Board District 2 Vote for 1

Andrew Honig Democrat: 41,893 (52.70 percent)

Laura Hois Republican: 37,601 (47.30 percent)

County Board District 4 Vote for 1

Lynn LaPlante Democrat: 38,085 (52.28 percent)

Annette Corrigan Republican: 34,761 (47.72 percent)

Forest Preserve District Commissioner

Vote for 1

Lester Vaughan Democrat: 36,024 (46.68 percent)

Linda J. Painter Republican: 41,151 (53.32 percent)

Forest Preserve District 4

Vote for 1

Jeff Gahris Democrat: 37,671 (52.63 percent)

Jeff Castle Republican: 33,903

(47.37 percent)

Third Appellate Court (Lytton)

Vote for 1

John Anderson Democrat: 233,946 (53.91 percent)

Kenton Skarin Republican: 199,973 (46.09 percent)

Third Appellate Court (O’Brien)

Vote for 1

Linda Davenport Democrat: 238,809 (55.07 percent)

Jason Helland Republican: 194,808 (44.93 percent)

Third Appellate Court (Schmidt)

Vote for 1

Lance Peterson Democrat: 227,034 (52.61 percent)

John F. Costello Jr. Republican: 204,516 percent)

18th Judicial Circuit

3rd Subcircuit (Kinsella)

Vote fore 1

Leah Danielle Setzen

Democrat: 36,920 (55.78 percent)

Hope F. Mercado Republican: 29,264 (44.22 percent)

18th Judicial Circuit

2nd Subcircuit (Davenport)

Vote fore 1

Jennifer Barron Democrat: 34,003 (62.80 percent)

Jae Kwon Republican: 20,146 (37.20 percent)

18th Judicial Circuit

1st Subcircuit (Brennan)

Vote fore 1

Chantelle Porter Democrat

No Candidate Republican

Marshall J. Subach

Independent

Referenda and propositions

State of Illinois

Advisory questions (nonbinding measures)

Vote yes or no

Should any candidate appearing on the Illinois ballot for federal, state, or local office be subject to civil penalties if the candidate interferes or attempts to interfere with an election worker’s official duties?

Yes: 392,657 (89.30 percent)

No: 47,062 (10.70 percent)

Vote yes or no

Should the Illinois Constitution be amended to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1,000,000 for the purpose of dedicating funds raised to property tax relief?

Yes: 254,186 (57.88 percent)

No: 184,954 (42.12 percent)

Vote yes or no

Should all medically appropriate assisted reproductive treatments, including, but not limited to, in vitro fertilization, be covered by any health insurance plan in Illinois that provides coverage for pregnancy benefits, without limitation on the number of treatments?

Yes: 312,874 (71.77 percent)

No: 123,076 (28.23 percent)

DuPage County

Vote yes or no

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County proposition to increase the limiting rate to maintain and

improve woodlands, wetlands and prairies in DuPage County. Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.0350% above the limiting rate for levy year 2023 for the purpose of preserving, restoring, and maintaining forests, open spaces, and water quality; acquiring lands to protect rivers, watersheds, and wildlife habitat; planting trees; enhancing flood control and drainage; maintaining and improving forest preserve woodlands, wetlands and prairies; providing nature education and outdoor opportunities for all ages; increasing forest preserve access and safety; improving recreational amenities such as multi use trails and campgrounds; and for other purposes of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and be equal to 0.1033% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2024?

Yes: 271,163 (62.85 percent)

No: 160,279 (37.15 percent)

Addison Township

Vote yes or no

Proposition to abolish the Road District of the Township of Addison Shall the Road District of the Township of Addison be abolished with all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities being assumed by the Township of Addison?

Yes: 17,476 (57.52 percent)

No: 12,908 (42.48 percent)

York Township

Vote yes or no

Shall York Township levy an annual tax of not to exceed 0.05% for the purpose of providing community mental health facilities and services for the person with a developmental disability, mental health disorder, or substance use disorder?

Yes: 42,564 (65.28 percent)

No: 22,642 (34.72 percent)

Elmhurst Park District

Vote yes or no

Proposition to issue $89,950,000 park bonds

Shall the Elmhurst Park District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and park facilities, including (a) replacing the Joanne B. Wagner Community Center by building and equipping a new community center with a walking/jogging track, courts for pickleball, basketball and volleyball, a multisport indoor artificial turf field, and space for gymnastics, dance, early childhood/preschool and other programming; (b) constructing a bandshell with year-round heated restrooms at Wilder Park; (c) constructing year-round heated restrooms at Eldridge and Crestview Parks and on parkland along the Illinois Prairie Path; and (d) converting a grass athletic field to an artificial turf field at Berens Park, and issue its bonds to the amount of $89,950,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?

Yes: 14,764 (57.30 percent) No: 11,002 (42.70 percent)

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 6:30 P.M, at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2024 – 33 to consider a request for:

Special Use Permit, Vocational School Municipal Code 10 – 7 – 2 – 1

At 6 S Addison Street is an existing C-1 Downtown Mixed-Use District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12. S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: PARCEL 1:

LOTS 3, 4, AND 5 IN GEORGE E. FRAZEN’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISTION OF PART OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 10, 1913 AS DOCUMENT 111220, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

PARCEL 2:

LOT 1 (EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOT 1 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1: THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1: THENCE NORTHWESTERLY TO A PINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 78.49 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1: THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 78.49 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF BEING ALSO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID RAILROAD 173.21 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING): AND LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 IN BLOCK 4 IN TIOGA, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTBER 24, 1873 AS DOCUMENT 17017, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

PARCEL 3:

LOTS 6 AND 18 IN GEORGE E. FRAZEN’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING THE THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 10, 1913 AS DOCUMENT 111220 IN DUPAGE COUNTY.

Commonly known as 24 S Addison, Bensenville, IL 60106

Linden Tower Apartments of 24 S Addison Street, Bensenville, Illinois 60106 is the owner of the subject property and Oro Solido PMU International of 202 W Green Street, Bensenville, Illinois 60106 is the applicant for the subject property.

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, IL 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

LEGAL NOTICES

the Public Hearing and be heard. A link for electronic viewing will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to the Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through December 3, 2024 until 5:00 PM.

Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Planned Unit Development Amendment Municipal Code 10 – 4 – 4

*With the following Code Departures C-2 District Requirements; Principal Entrance Location

Municipal Code 10 – 6 – 18 – 1G

Off-Street Parking Requirements

Municipal Code 10 – 8 – 2 – 1

Snow Storage Location

Municipal Code 10 – 8 – 6K

Pedestrian Circulation Systems

Municipal Code 10 – 8 – 7

Maximum Driveway Width

Municipal Code 10 – 8 – 8 – 1 Driveway Apron 10 – 8 – 8F – 2

Off-Street Loading Facility Requirements; Location 10 – 8 – 11D – 1

Off-Street Loading Facility Requirements; Access 10 – 8 – 11E

Species Diversity Requirements 10 – 9 – 3 – 2 Street Tree Frequency 10 – 9 – 4B – 1

At Lots 2 and 3, Sexton Property Redevelopment, Bensenville Illinois 60106 is an existing C-2 Commercial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12. S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: LOTS 2 AND 3 IN SEXTON PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT RECORDED MAY 19, 2017 AS DOCUMENT NO. 42017049227, A RESUBDIVISION OF SEXTON PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT RECORDED AUGUST 2, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2002-198616 BEING A SUBDIVISION PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as Lots 2 and 3, Sexton Property Redevelopment, Bensenville Illinois 60106.

KMS Investments LLC of 811 E Grand Avenue, Bensenville, Illinois 60106 is the owner of the subject property and KMS Investments LLC of 811 E Grand Avenue, Bensenville, Illinois 60106 is the applicant for the subject property.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community

and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. A link for electronic viewing will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to the Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through December 3, 2024 until 5:00 PM.

Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Variation, Solar Energy Collection System Ground-Mounted Systems Location Municipal Code 10 – 7 – 4C – 23b – 1

At 950 Supreme Drive is an existing I-2 General Industrial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12. S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: PARCEL 1 IN BENSENVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK ASSESSMENT PLAT NO. 1, IN THE SOUTH ½ OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AS DOCUMENT NO. R94-197419, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL 1 THAT PORTION TAKEN IN CONDEMNATION CASE NO. 2015ED216 AND SET FORTH IN AN ORDER VESTING TITLE RECORDED JULY 24, 2015 AS DOCUMENT NO. R2015-081289, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 1: THENCE NORTH 71 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 1, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREE 17 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, 153.90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST, PERPENDICULAR TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL 1, 8.00 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 159.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

Commonly known as 950-990 Supreme Drive, Bensenville, Illinois 60106

Prologis LP 2 of 950-990 Supreme Drive, Bensenville, Illinois 60106 is the owner of the subject property and Sunvest Solar of 549 W Randolph Street, Suite 101 60661 is the applicant for the subject property.

Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. A link for electronic viewing will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to the Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through December 3, 2024 until 5:00 PM.

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Special Use Permit, Motor Vehicle Repair and/or Service Municipal Code 10 – 7 – 2 – 1

At 477 Thomas Drive is an existing I-2 General Industrial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12. S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: THE NORTH 317 FEET OF LOT 15 IN O’HARE METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT UNIT 2, A RESUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 8 AND 10 AND ALL OF LOT 9 IN HENRY D. FRANZEN’S DIVISION OF LAND IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1071 AS DOCUMENT R7146718, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 477 Thomas Drive, Bensenville, IL 60106

477 Inc. of 1400 N. Mittel Boulevard, Suite B, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191 is the owner of the subject property and Advance Transport Inc of 2150 Touhy Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 is the applicant for the subject property.

Applicant’s application and supporting documentation may be examined by any interested parties in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department, Monday through Friday, in the Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. A link for electronic viewing will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to the Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through December 3, 2024 until 5:00 PM.

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Slices of life

Toilet paper wars 2.0

Our country is in the midst of a monumental presidential election. I don’t have to tell you it’s been allout war. But I put into the limelight a war much more intimate to every American. It’s a war we all deal with multiple times each day.

It’s a war involving toilet paper. We all need toilet paper on a daily basis. When it isn’t on the shelves at the superstore, we all have reason to panic. Those Sears catalogs of lore don’t even exist anymore, so without toilet paper, we are all pretty much helpless and hapless.

No one wants to run out of toilet paper. But, never fear here! The experts tell us that 97 percent of our favorite butt paper is manufactured right here in the good old U.S.A. No need for importation. We’ve got it in our own tank, thank goodness. Because of its overall importance, I’ve written about this topic before. Most recently in 2023 when I compared the cost per square inch of rolled butt-paper to facial tissue. As it turns out, facial tissue is not meant for the derriere—or more specifically modern plumbing. Toilet paper is made to be flushed. Facial tissue is not. Therefore, my quest for the best continued—in the name of economics, and science of course.

My latest experiment involved four toilet paper options, each coming in at a different price point, as well as a different cushion point and comfort level.

Number one: The luxury brand in the super plush, super soft variety. You know the one, it sounds something like the name of a Disney prince, without the “g” at the end of

Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly

Sorensen holds on to 17th congressional seat as Trump outperforms past 2 elections

Capitol news illinois

Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to call according to the Associated Press.

That means Democrats will maintain supermajorities in each chamber of the General Assembly even as President Donald Trump appears to have vastly outperformed his previous two showings in the state in 2016 and 2020.

The AP called the presidential race for Trump early on Nov. 6, and with an estimated 93 percent of votes counted, he trailed Vice President Kamala Harris in Illinois by about eight percentage points. If the total holds, it’s about half of the margin of victory enjoyed by Democrats in the state in each of the past four presidential cycles.

Illinois’ representation in Congress also appears unlikely to change. Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen withstood a challenge in the 17th Congressional District of northwest Illinois, beating Republican challenger Joe McGraw, 54 percent to 46 percent, meaning Democrats will keep their 14-3 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation.

his name.

By Jill Pertler Columnist

Number two: The name-brand but not quite triple-ply cushioned goodness. Let’s just call this midluxury and say it isn’t southern (or western or eastern).

Number three: Store brand. It has a label and name resembling the luxury brand, with a price-point decidedly lower.

Number 4: the very generic, no brand, no name, which appears to be the most cost-effective choice on the shelves.

For the last month, I’ve been going, flushing, testing and doing the math. (You can thank me later.)

Here’s what I found out:

Number one: The luxury brand cost about $1.25 per roll and lasted 2.5 days (for one user), coming to a total cost of 50 cents per day.

This brand was definitely the most comfortable of all options. You might even say it was squeezable, but you’d have to be a certain age to appreciate that reference.

Number two: The name-brand, mid-luxury type costs about $1.04 per roll and lasted 3.75 days, which equates to a cost of 29 cents per day.

This one was comfortable, but not on par with super-luxury. Still, it got the work done, if you catch my drift.

Number three: The store brand

impersonating the high-end roll cost 83 cents per roll and lasted a whopping 4.25 days, for a grand total of 19.5 cents per day.

I think number three came in close - comfort-wise - to number two. Interchangeable, almost, but I do think number two (not to be confused with the other number two) was slightly superior to number three.

Finally, number four: The very generic cost $1 for four rolls, which lasted 3.5 days, for a cost of 29 cents per day.

Generic is generic for a reason. This paper was thinner than the rest and more prone to ripping. You needed more to do the same job. There are the facts. They honestly surprised me. For all my life, I’ve gravitated to the high-end luxury brand because if my derriere doesn’t deserve it, what does?

I think I had a pretty good point, but if we are focusing on price points, then other factors may come into play.

It may not be a first-world issue, but toilet paper is something we all use every day (due to the shortage of Sears catalogs and all) so take this information and use it to your advantage.

Or, do some research of your own. You know what they say: We’ve all got to go. May as well be informed in doing so. (I made that last part up on my own.)

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.

tallied all the votes in Champaign or McLean counties. A Capitol News Illinois analysis 91st District data showed Chung handily winning that race by about 3,500 votes, while Schweizer had a lead of 771 votes in the 104th District with some mail votes outstanding.

In the 112th District in the Metro East area outside St. Louis, Democratic Rep. Katie Stuart, of Edwardsville, was leading Republican challenger Jay Keeven, also of Edwardsville, 54 percent to 46 percent.

That district was at the center of a debate during the spring legislative session when Democrats pushed through a bill to ban the practice of political parties “slating” candidates for a race after a primary election if no candidate from that party ran for the nomination.

That bill passed the General Assembly in May, even though candidates from both parties, including Keeven, were already actively gathering petition signatures to fill vacant ballot positions.

The Illinois Supreme Court eventually ruled that law couldn’t go into effect in 2024, allowing Keeven to remain on the ballot.

“Now, it’s about coming together to do what’s best for all of us and I am proud to be the good neighbor to represent you,” Sorensen said in a statement. “We have a lot of challenges and hard work ahead of us, but I can tell you the sun will rise tomorrow morning and our forecast is bright.”

And in Cook County, early returns showed Democrats poised to sweep all county-level offices that were up for election, including state’s attorney, while voters in Chicago cast ballots in their first-ever elections for local school board seats.

General Assembly

As of early Nov. 6, unofficial results showed Democrats were poised to likely keep their 78-40 supermajority in the Illinois House and their 40-19 control of the Senate, although a few races proved to be highly competitive.

That was true in the 52nd House District, where incumbent Republican Rep. Martin McLaughlin, of Barrington Hills, was leading Democratic challenger Maria Peterson, 51 percent to 49 percent, a margin of fewer than 1,000 votes.

And in the 47th House District, incumbent Republican Rep. Amy Grant, of Wheaton, was leading Democrat Jackie Williamson, 50.4 percent to 49.6 percent, a margin of just 500 votes.

Another uncalled race is in the 76th District that includes parts of DeKalb, LaSalle and Bureau counties. Democrat Amy Briel led Republican Liz Bishop by less than 700 votes in the race to succeed retiring Democrat Lance Yednock.

The race was also too close to call for a pair of incumbents—91st District Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, and 104th District Rep. Brandun Schweizer, R-Danville, in two central Illinois races. As of Nov. 6, the AP hadn’t

And in the neighboring 114th District, former Democratic Rep. LaToya Greenwood, of East St. Louis, appeared far behind in her attempt to retake the seat she lost following redistricting in 2022 to Republican Rep. Kevin Schmidt. Unofficial returns from that rematch showed Schmidt holding onto lead of less than 2,000 votes with 78 percent of votes counted. Although the AP had not called the race as of Wednesday, Schmidt issued a news release claiming victory.

Statewide referendums

Three statewide “advisory questions” all passed, although they don’t carry any legal weight.

The first question concerned whether candidates should be subject to civil penalties if they interfere with election workers’ official duties. That passed with 88.9 percent of respondents voting ‘yes’ with an estimated 89 percent of votes counted.

The second asked voters whether Illinois should modify its constitution to allow for higher taxes on those with incomes over $1 million to pay for property tax relief programs. With an estimated 89 percent of votes counted, ‘yes’ had carried about 60.3 percent of the vote.

The third asked whether the state should require insurers that cover pregnancy benefits to also cover assisted reproductive treatments like in vitro fertilization. ‘Yes’ received 72.4 percent of the vote with 89 percent of votes counted.

Downstate, seven counties asked voters to consider whether they should explore separating from Cook County to form a new state, with all seven voting in favor of similarly phrased referendums.

This result means that 33 counties so far have voted in favor of exploring

It’s a shame common sense can’t keep up with technology and science. Safety is in jeopardy when young people are riding electrical-powered devices on the streets with no lights or reflectors as the daylight is shorter and darkness is longer. The police can’t be everywhere all the time. Where are the parents? The people may see the cars, but can the cars see the people?

Hey Lombard. Thanks for the very informative public hearing and open house and information about the public safety buildings projects. Very well done, very informative. Thank you. Good work. Keep up the good job. *

Between Harvard and Michigan, the contractors cut holes across the lanes. It’s been about eight months. Is Villa Park falling down on its inspection on a contractor’s work? And the holes are terrible to drive through all the time? Thank you. * * *

This is to the person who complained about the schools being closed due to the election. Schools are closed because of the law regarding pedophiles. Pedophiles can still vote but they cannot be around children. Because schools are often voting stations they must be closed during an election, because the pedophiles are not to be around children. Think before you speak.

Editor’s note: According to NBC and other news reports, the reason public schools were closed on Election Day is because it has become a state holiday: “Election Day is an official state holiday for the 2024 election season, under provisions of an amendment to Illinois’ school code. As a result, children in K-12 public schools will not be required to attend classes,” noted the NBC report.

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A man is kidnapped in Lombard

then severely beaten, yet the three men charged with aggravated kidnapping with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery and aggravated battery in a public place are given pre-trial release. They also threatened to kill the victim’s family as well. The judge apparently didn’t think these charges met the criteria for denying bond. How serious does a crime have to be to keep someone locked up anymore? It’s bad enough that thugs are bringing their violent crimes to DuPage County, and regardless of how tough Bob Berlin is on crime; it sends a message that criminals can get out of going to jail, at least pre-trial, leaving them open to skip court.

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“To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom and opportunity and dignity of Illinoisans, I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior. You come for my people, you come through me.” So said Mr. Tough Guy, our illustrious Gov. JB Pritzker, after the election—aimed at President-elect Donald Trump. Many of the Illinoisans he refers to are here illegally, getting free health care, housing, schooling, etc., all of which the rest of us have to pay for, while paying for our own health care, housing and schooling. How about protecting our legal residents from higher taxes, and getting rid of tougher regulations and mandates that are squeezing businesses out of Illinois?

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I was prepared for Kamala Harris to win the election, and was willing to abide by that. I hope the Democrats are willing to do the same, and work with the new administration, instead of thwarting it at every turn. You have it within your power to help bring a sense of compromise, if not unity, back to this country. Surely we can all find some middle ground.

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Now that DuPage has gone from red to purple to blue, I see the hardline loyalty to the Democratic Party, but one race really had me shaking my head: the county auditor race. The current auditor, Bill White, is in the midst of controversy over the payment of bills by the county clerk and his delay in producing quarterly audit reports (which might have caught an error in getting the county’s share of cannabis taxes). Republican Bob Grogan, former auditor who was only beat by 75 votes in 2020, was the challenger and it seems there is still vote-counting, so the outcome may be delayed. What about hiring a competent person, regardless of party affiliation—which I don’t understand the necessity for in the first place?

I keep hearing about all the Hollywood celebrities who say they would leave the country if Trump was elected. Barbra Streisand, Cher, Sharon Stone and Robert De Niro, just to name a few. Good! I hope they leave soon, along with many other Hollywood elite windbags. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, as they say!

It’s the Friday night before the election, the last time to send in an article before the election. By the time we read this we will have a good idea of

Coming events

Holiday Fair at Christ the King Nov. 16-17

Join Christ the King Church, Parish Life Center, 1501 Main St., Lombard, for “Once Upon A Holiday Fair,” on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov.17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come prepared to shop our fantastic array of craft items, household decorations and don’t forget to check out the children’s table. The smells from our bake sale will lure you over to a vast display of homemade goods from breads to pies and everything in between. Don’t forget to mark the dates on your calendar. Sponsored by Christ the King CCW.

Single Mothers Support Group to meet Nov. 17

SHE Single Mothers Support Group Monthly Event on Sunday, Nov. 17, 12:15 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. We offer a complimentary lunch for all who attend, free child care (ages infants to 12 years). Guest speaker will be Juni Felix, the host of “Middays with Juni Feliz” on Moody radio. RSVP to elmhurstcrc.org/she.

Lombard Service League meets Nov. 14

In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Lombard Service League will feature Fran Jensen from the VFW Lilac Post 5815 Auxiliary to share with our members and guests their mission and the work that they do. Fran will be speaking at Towne Place Suites, 455 East 22nd St. in Lombard. The business meeting begins at 7 p.m. and the program will follow. As a show of patriotism, members and guests are encouraged to wear red, white and blue to the meeting. The main focus of business for the meeting will be reporting on the final details and collecting ticket money for the Lombard Service League annual fundraising luncheon which will be held on Dec. 1 at The Carlisle Ban-

who will be our next President, even if the votes are not yet all in/counted. I can only hope and pray that we Americans voted to support our Constitution, democracy, individual rights for all Americans and the principle that a president is the president for all Americans, not just those who support someone’s ideas and become “the enemy with-in” if they don’t agree with the country’s chief executive. * * *

I heard professors at Harvard University canceled classes the day after the election because students were distraught and grieving over Trump being elected. Even more laughable, I read in the Daily Mail that the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy opened up what they called a self-care suite where students after the election could play with LEGOs, doodle with crayons, and munch on milk and cookies “in recognition of these stressful times.” And these are some of the best and brightest at our prestigious universities? Are they going to go into a room, color and play with LEGOs if something doesn’t go their way in the work world?

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Hey, Lombard, you don’t like my candidate, so you’re going to steal all of the signs for my candidate from my neighborhood? It’s very Ameri-

quets in Lombard. Guests are welcome to attend all meetings. For more information please go to www.lombardserviceleague.org or call 630-988-0625.

GPS program Nov. 20

The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will host author Nic Sheff in a program titled “Understanding and Preventing Addiction: Beautiful Boy” at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, via Zoom. Go to the GPS Parent Series website for information and the links to these webinars. Drunk for the first time at age 11, he developed addictions to many hard drugs in the years that followed. Sheff will share anecdotes and provide information young people need to know about what it means to be a young person using substances. By candidly revealing his own failures and small personal triumphs, he will inspire participants to maintain hope and remember that they are not alone in their battles. 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

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Join celebrated chef Art Smith live on Zoom to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. Register at helenplum.org to receive the Zoom link.

Fiber Arts Group Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters and crocheters are invited to join this dropin social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers.

Genealogy club to meet Nov. 25 On Nov. 25 at 7 p.m., the Gene-

can-like. You know, I don’t like your candidate, but if my neighbor chooses to have their sign up in their front yard, I don’t steal it. Last time I checked, this is America and we have our right to our own opinions. Maybe not, maybe the Constitution doesn’t apply if you like a certain candidate. Have a good day. * * *

It is great to see President Trump back in action again. Now he’s going to save America from what Biden and Harris did to us. And I just saw in the news our Democratic governor wants to know why Harris lost. It’s easy. All she talked about was abortion. She didn’t talk about crime. She didn’t talk about the economy, that we’re paying three times as much as we were before. She didn’t talk about the homeless and the immigrant illegals who are coming over the border who we’re paying for. She didn’t talk about anything other than abortion. And I’m not for abortion, but I’m not against it either; it’s a women’s right. But for three and a half years, Biden and Harris didn’t do anything at all. That’s why she’s out. And I’m sorry to say it, but that’s the way it is. Now let the economy come back to where it should be and America come back to where it should be. I couldn’t deal with him anymore and what they did to them. They railroaded the poor guy out. Some friends.

alogy Club at Helen Plum Library will hear “Oh Where, Oh Where Are My Ancestors From?” Finding your immigrant ancestors’ town of origin is often considered the holy grail of genealogical research, and it isn’t always easy. Join Teresa McMillin, board-certified genealogist, to learn what information you need to start your search, how to branch out beyond your ancestor, and how to organize and document your research. This program will be in-person and held in the Plum Meeting Rooms (1st floor). Registration required. Visit helenplum.org for details

ROBERT G. FINKEL, 88

Robert G. “Bob” Finkel, 88, of Glen Ellyn, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4 surrounded by his family and caregivers. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lombard. Private interment. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

DONALD K. ROED, 87

Donald K. Roed, 87, of Willowbrook, formerly of Wheaton, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8. All services are private. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

FRANK J. TRONCA, 75 Frank Joseph Tronca, born on March 15, 1949, passed away suddenly in his home in Schaumburg, Ill., at the age of 75. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Brust Funeral Home, at 135 S. Main St. in Lombard on Monday Nov. 18, 2024, from 3-9 p.m., with a Memorial Service 4 p.m. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

Pre-Order your Fresh-Baked Pies Today! Choose from Traditional Apple, Harvest Pumpkin, Southern Pecan and Classic Cherry **To secure your favorite pies, order by Sunday, November 17th**

In addition to our fresh-baked pies, you just might want to add our crazy-good Pumpkin Cheesecake, Apple Slices, a Cannoli Tray or the one-and-only Lezza Spumoni to your order.

Lighting up Lilacia Park

In preparation for the annual Jingle Bell Jubilee on Dec. 7, Connor McDermott and Brandon Brach, pictured (above, left to right) in front of Santa’s Castle, are working on the light displays inside Lilacia Park. In another photo, presents may not be wrapped yet, but trees throughout Lilacia Park are (below right), and a “soldier” stands guard (below left), all to illuminate the pathways throughout the historic park. In addition to festivities in the park, such as the tree lighting and Santa’s arrival, the participating businesses, churches, library and chamber of commerce will be hosting activities and refreshments throughout the afternoon and evening.

Elmhurst Mobile Command

Center responds to road rage incident

At approximately 9:36 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, a road rage incident occurred on Lake Street in Addison near Route 83 and continued into Elmhurst. Addison officers and detectives were dispatched to the area of Lake Street and Bruce Avenue for a stabbing. They were advised that the Elmhurst police were with the parties in the 600 block of W. Lake Street in Elmhurst. An investigation revealed that the road rage incident between two drivers ended with a traffic crash in Elmhurst. Eastbound lanes of Lake Street were shut down between Villa Avenue in Addison and West Avenue in Elmhurst. Both parties were transported to area hospitals. Detectives and evidence technicians from the Addison Police Department worked with the Elmhurst Police Department. After an extensive investigation that included interviewing multiple witnesses, Irving Garcia-Zepeda, 29, of Roselle was charged with aggravated battery causing bodily harm and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

Glenbard

East Theatre

Department presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

The Glenbard East High School Theatre Department is thrilled to present this year’s fall musical, “The Little Shop of Horrors,” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14, 15, and 16 in Rider Hall. Join us for an unforgettable night of thrilling performances and iconic music as Seymour Krelborn encounters a mysterious and ever-growing plant with a dangerous appetite. Tickets are $12 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. Families and community members are encouraged to join us for this PG-13 show that combines humor and suspense. For additional information, visit www.gefinearts.org. Synopsis: In a strange and humble flower shop, shy florist Seymour Krelborn discovers an unusual plant that promises him fame, fortune, and the heart of his beloved Audrey. But as “Audrey II” grows, so do its demands. This horror-comedy musical brings dark humor and high energy, drawing audiences into a twisted tale of ambition, love, and moral dilemmas.

Production team: “The Little Shop of Horrors” at Glenbard East is led by Director Andrew Bero, with choreography by Alyssa Pavlakis and technical direction by Luc AlSakhria. Brandon Catt is the vocal director, while Micki Marin-Bunting oversees hair and makeup design. Joshua Rubin handles sound design, Sean Jaster is the lighting designer, and Kimberley Anderson brings the characters to life with her costume designs. Assistant Director Charlotte Martin, Kat Theusch, and Assistant Stage Manager Adira Garza support this talented team. Serge Dulang joined as the assistant music director, Owen Voke leads the publicity efforts, and Jilly Gorvett heads production design. Rounding out the team are Sound Crew Head Elias Rose; Lighting Crew Heads Ethan Reinholtz and Lee Tessler; Set Crew Heads Tessa Welninski and Victoria Bustos; Props Crew Heads Madelyn

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for the Bensenville Community Public Library District for 2024 will be held on November 25th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library, 200 S. Church Road, Bensenville, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Linda Weiss, Library Board President, (630-766-4642).

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended for 2023 were $1,885,713.88. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $2,018,000. This represents a 6.56% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service for 2023 were $0.00. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service for 2024 are $0.00.

IV. The total property taxes extended for 2023 were $1,885,713.88. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $2,018,000. This represents a 6.56% increase over the previous year.

Mandi Zalewski Secretary

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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

Oct. 29

Cristian Medina, 21, of Addison, was charged with battery, mob action and resisting and obstructing a police officer/firefighter/corrections employee, while Adrian Medina, 18, and Karen Medina, 25, both of Addison, were charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer/firefighter/corrections employee in the 100 block of W. Michael at 6:37 p.m.

Police said Angel M. Munoz, 27, of Addison, was issued a warrant in the 700 block of Tamarac at 1:48 p.m.

Oct. 28

Police said Ricardo M. Delgado, 40, of Addison, was issued a warrant in the 1-100 block of E. Fullerton at 10:19 p.m.

A 36-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery and resisting/obstructing a police officer in the 200 block of S. Harvard at 12:55 a.m.

Oct. 27

Allan Yahir Lopez Yucute, 20, of

Villa Park, was charged with speeding 40-plus mph over the limit near Lake and Villa at 9:25 a.m.

Rogelio Pacheco Ramirez, 49, of Addison, was charged with failure to yield, driving while license expired and two counts of DUI in the 100 block of S. Villa at 7:38 p.m.

Oct. 26

Jorge E. Lopez Ramirez, 30, of Arlington Heights, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and two counts of DUI at 11:34 a.m.

Oct. 24

David J. Englram, 25, of Burr Ridge, was charged with two counts of battery at 7:18 p.m.

Oct. 23

A 21-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of battery in the 200 block of W. Michael at 1:50 a.m.

Bensenville

Nov. 6, 8:39 a.m. in in the 400 block of Evergreen., a complainant reported that they discovered approximately $122,000 of unauthorized transactions were made from the company bank account between October and November. This case is under investigation. BEPC2400887 Nov. 4, 8:23 p.m. near Hillside and Franzen, officers responded to an accident. Police said Mario Miguel Francisco 34 of Itasca, was found to be DUI. He was transported to the station for processing, issued citations, a court date and was released. BEPC2400844

Bensenville briefs

Sign up now for Bensenville Park District youth basketball

The Bensenville Park District offers several options for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade boys and girls interested in playing basketball, including co-ed in-house basketball for pre-K and kindergarteners and intervillage play for boys and girls grades 1-8.

Intervillage League play is broken into separate grade levels: a co-ed team for grades 1-2 as well as separate boys and girls teams for grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. Boys in grades 3 and above will be evaluated and placed on a team. Evaluations take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, for grades 3-4; 7 p.m. Nov. 18 for grades 5-6 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 for grades 7-8. All evaluations take place at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville.

Practices will begin in December, and games against other villages begin in January, running through March. Home games are played at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, and road games are played in nearby villages. Fees are $138, $115 for those living within Bensenville Park District boundaries, and include a team jersey.

The deadline to register for co-ed in-house (Bensenville Sports Conference) play is Thursday, Dec. 5. Fees are $55, $45 in-district, and include a team T-shirt and awards. All games will be played at the Deer

Grove Leisure Center.

In-house basketball games take place Saturdays beginning in January. Practices take place before games.

Volunteer coaches are needed for all teams to make these leagues possible. Contact Breana Aponte for more details by calling (630) 7667015 or emailing BAponte@BvilleParks.org

Bensenville announces annual Holiday Toy Drive

The Village of Bensenville will be accepting donations for its annual toy drive through the end of November.

Donation boxes are located at the Bensenville Library, Village Hall, Police Department, Deer Grove Leisure Center, and local businesses throughout the village.

The goal is to help ensure Bensenville families in need have an opportunity to provide their children with toys this holiday season.

Nonperishable food and new or lightly used coats will also be accepted in partnership with the Bensenville-Wood Dale Rotary Coat Drive and Bensenville-Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Monetary donations for purchasing toys are also welcomed and can be made online at: www.bensenvillefoundation.org.

The last day to donate is Nov. 26.

Volunteers needed—Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts, supervise children, and help parents pick out toys during toy distribution day.

Call 630.594.1010 if you would like to volunteer.

Send in your nominations for the Bensenville Holiday Home Decorating Contest

President Frank DeSimone and the village trustees have announced the Bensenville Holiday Home Decorating Contest.

Gather all your holiday lights, reindeer, wreaths, and decorations, for the contest. Decorate the outside of your house and yard in the most festive and creative manner.

Nominate your home by emailing the property address, name, email or phone, and picture to holidaycontest@ bensenville.il.us. Submitted properties will be posted to the Village’s Facebook page

The Holiday Decorating Contest Committee will do the judging. An award will be given to the best-decorated single family home.

Nomination period Now Through Dec. 12. Email nominations to: holidaycontest@bensenville.il.us

Winners will be announced the week of Dec. 16 and posted to the village’s social media platforms. Entries must be received via email by 5 p.m. on Dec. 12.

Must be an incorporated Bensenville property to participate. The contest is for exterior decorations only, including windows decorations visible from the exterior. We hope this brings some extra joy to your holidays.

Controlled burn season set to begin at select sites

Crews from the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County are preparing to conduct controlled burns at select sites in the preserves over the coming weeks.

“Fire is an important tool in our restoration toolbox,” said Director of Natural Resources Erik Neidy. “Prescription burns help us control invasive, exotic plants so that desirable native species with deep root systems can thrive.”

Prescription burns are generally conducted in late fall and early spring, after the season’s vegetation has died in the fall and again after the snow

melts but before things green up in the spring.

A variety of factors including wind speed and direction, temperature, and humidity determine when crews can safely conduct controlled burns, so the Forest Preserve District cannot schedule them in advance.

Residents who live near planned controlled burn locations will receive notices in the mail, and crews will post signs and contact local fire departments on the mornings of burns. This information will also be posted on the district’s Facebook page.

Specially trained crews remain

on site throughout the process, and controlled burns are only conducted during daylight hours. If these factors are not present, anyone seeing flames in the forest preserves may be witnessing a wildfire and should call 911.

Controlled burns are not to be confused with the catastrophic, uncontrolled wildfires that occur in the dense coniferous forests of the West, where an overabundance of flammable materials often enables fires to burn at extremely high temperatures and spread uncontrollably from treetop to treetop.

“Our oak and hickory woodlands in

the Midwest do not provide the same type of fuel to cause the wildfires we see in the news. Trees in the Midwest are primarily deciduous, which means their leaves fall to the forest floor annually. As such, fuel for fires is low to the ground.” Neidy explains. “Prairies and forests used to burn regularly and were essential to the American landscape before the land was developed with homes and farms. We are bringing fire back to safely re-create what nature once did on its own.”

Controlled burns are considered a very effective natural resource management tool for restoring native prai-

ries, wetlands, and woodlands. During the fall 2023 to spring 2024 burn season, district crews conducted 65 controlled burns at 23 forest preserves, benefitting 1,609 acres in 75 natural areas, including prairies, wetlands, and woodlands. Those interested in learning more about prescription burns are encouraged to watch informational videos on the District’s YouTube channel. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the district’s e-newsletter and Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok pages.

Stay well this winter: Vaccinate against COVID-19, flu, and RSV

To protect yourself and your family against COVID-19 and influenza (flu) this coming winter, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) strongly recommends everyone six months and older, especially people with chronic health conditions or who are pregnant, get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines this winter.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also spreads in the winter months.

Like COVID-19 and flu, RSV causes a respiratory infection that can lead to severe illness and death. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends RSV vaccines for all adults ages 75 and older and adults ages 60-74 who are at

increased risk for severe RSV.

There are two immunizations recommended to protect infants from severe RSV: a maternal RSV vaccine given during pregnancy, or an RSV antibody given to infants after birth.

“Everyone should make a plan to get the vaccines that offer the best protection for themselves and their families.

For those at high risk of severe illness, including pregnant individuals, staying up to date with immunizations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV is one of the most effective steps to protect not just themselves, but also their newborns from potentially life-threatening complications,” said Adam Forker, executive director, DuPage County Health Department.

Vaccinating against COVID-19, flu,

and RSV during pregnancy is important because it helps protect newborns during their most vulnerable months, when they are too young to be vaccinated.

Babies have a higher risk of severe illness and hospitalization in the first few months of life, and by getting vaccinated during pregnancy, mothers can pass on protective antibodies to their babies.

The CDC reported in a study that from October 2022 to September 2023, 18 percent of infants hospitalized with COVID-19 had mothers who were vaccinated during pregnancy.

This dropped to less than 5 percent from October 2023 to April 2024, showing that maternal vaccination is a key way to reduce hospitalizations and

protect newborns from severe illness.

DCHD offers the updated COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines to eligible children through the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program. Call DCHD for questions about the availability of specific childhood vaccines or clinic schedules at (630) 6827400.

Updated COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines are available through retail pharmacies and most doctor’s offices—visit www.vaccines.gov to find a location near you.

As we head into the colder months, remember to take these steps to prevent respiratory illnesses this winter:

• stay up to date with immunizations: Stay up to date with the immunizations that are recommended for you.

• Practice good hygiene: Practice good hygiene by covering your coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing your hands often, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.

• Take steps for cleaner air: This can mean bringing in fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors. Virus particles do not build up in the air outdoors as much as they do indoors.

• Take precautions if you’re sick: Stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren’t better explained by another cause. These symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.

Coming event

WOW meets monthly

The Widows or Widowers social support group for all ages meets the third Thursday of the month at the VFW in Addison, 446 W. Lake St. Visit www. wow.cfsites.org for details or call Mikki at 630-639-8031 or Bob at 630-9176129.

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separation, just under one-third of Illinois’ 102 counties. In total, about 10.9 percent of Illinois’ population has voted on this issue, with every county where the question appeared on the ballot voting in favor of separation.

Madison County, which held a referendum on Nov. 5, was the closest referendum yet—passing with 56.5 percent of the vote. The other six counties that voted ranged from about 71 percent to 77 percent voting in favor.

Chicago-area races

Chicagoans voted for the first time for elected school board members. Ten seats were up for grabs this election and the fiercely fought races brought out millions of dollars in spending from candidates and political committees.

As of Nov. 6, three races were still too close to call. Of the seven where a winner is clear, three went to candidates backed by the Chicago Teachers Union. Three seats were won by candidates endorsed by either the charter school group INCS Action, a political action committee associated with the conservative Illinois Policy Institute or both. The final candidate wasn’t en-

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dorsed by any of those groups.

Recent decisions from leaders in Chicago Public Schools have raised questions about what actions the state might have to take in response.

Some state Democrats began publicly considering looking at the level of state oversight at CPS following the resignation of its entire board last month amid tensions with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the CTU.

The election itself follows a fight among state-level Democrats earlier this year that saw competing proposals and a monthslong debate surrounding ethics rules for the reformed board and a timeline on when to hold the board’s first elections.

Other Cook County offices that were up for election were swept by Democrats, including county clerk, circuit court clerk and state’s attorney. Retired judge Eileen O’Neill Burke defeated Republican Bob Fioretti, a former Chicago alderperson, in a closely watched race to replace outgoing State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

The outgoing prosecutor drew national attention for her progressive policies and her office’s handling of the 2019 Jussie Smollett case.

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Salt Creek School District 48

Vote yes or no

Proposition to issue

$48,000,000 school building bonds

Shall the Board of Education of Salt Creek School District Number 48, DuPage County, Illinois, improve the sites of, build and equip additions to, and alter, repair and equip the Salt Creek Elementary, Stella May Swartz Elementary and Albright Middle School Buildings, including installing safety and security improvements, construct -

ing secure entrances, increasing accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, renovating bathrooms, adding classrooms and improving traffic flow at Salt Creek Elementary School, and replacing the gymnasium at Albright Middle School, and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $48,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?

Yes: 2,736 (60.26 percent) No: 1,804 (39.74 percent)

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79543 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 29, 2024, wherein the business firm of GLAMOUR NAILS, 128 W. ROOSEVELT ROAD, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 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: Hoa Nguyen, 267 Shorewood Drive, Glendale Heights, IL 60139.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 29TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Nov. 7, 14 & 21, 2024) 463796

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CERTIFICATE NO. 79547 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 6, 2024 wherein the business firm of SANATEN GROUP, 121 FAIRFIELD WAY SUITE 316, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108 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: Ibrahim Oumar Abakar, 260 Hackberry Drive, Streamwood, IL 60107.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Nov. 14, 21 & 28, 2024) 464275

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79546 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 5, 2024, wherein the business firm of HEALTH INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, 27W233 GENEVA ROAD WINFIELD, IL 60190 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: David Nelson, 1N241 Farwell Street, Carol Stream, IL 60188.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Nov. 14, 21 & 28, 2024) 464159

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

Request of: Karoline Rose Klump Case Number 2024MR000662

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from Karoline Rose Klump to the new name of Karoline Rose Krown. The court date will be held: 11/27/2024 at 9:00 at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL in Courtroom 2007.

/s Karoline Rose Klump Dated 10/29/2024

Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8085-947651

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

LEGAL NOTICES

Request of: William Marvin Brown Case Number 2024MR000662

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from William Marvin Brown to the new name of William Marvin Krown. The court date will be held: 11/27/2024 at 9:00 at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL in Courtroom 2007.

/s William Marvin Brown Dated 10/29/2024

Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8085-947650

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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At 1010 Foster Avenue is an existing I-2 General Industrial District. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Board Room at Village Hall, 12. S. Center Street, Bensenville.

The Legal Description is as follows: LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 IN O’HARE METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTUNIT 2, A RESUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 8 AND 10 AND ALL OF LOT 9 IN HENRY D. FRANZEN’S DIVISION OF LAND IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID O’HARE METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT- UNIT 2, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1971 AS DOCUMENT R71-46718, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

ALSO THE NORTH 455.00 FEET OF LOT 21 (AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE NORTH LINE THEREOF) IN O’HARE METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT-UNIT 4, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 IN HENRY D. FRANZEN’S DIVISION OF LAND IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID O’HARE METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTUNIT 4, RECORDED OCTOBER 4, 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-60678, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 1010 Foster Avenue, Bensenville, Illinois 60106

USLF (US Logistics Fund)- Prologis Targeted U.S Logistics Fund, L.P of 1010 Foster Avenue, Bensenville, Illinois 60106 is the owner of the subject property and Sunvest Solar of 549 W Randolph Street, Suite 101 60661 is the applicant for the subject property.

IL 60106. All interested parties may attend the Public Hearing and be heard. A link for electronic viewing will be posted on the Village website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. Written comments mailed to the Village Hall, and online comments submitted on the Village website, will be accepted by the Community and Economic Development Department through December 3, 2024 until 5:00 PM.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO 60 ILCS 1/45-10 THAT THE YORK TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN PARTY CAUCUS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M., (WITH THE DOORS OPENING AT 6:00 P.M.) AT THE VILLA PARK VFW POST 2801 39 E. ST. CHARLES RD., VILLA PARK, IL 60181 in the Bergh Room

FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWNSHIP OFFICES IN THE APRIL 1, 2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION:

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(Published in the Elmhurst Independent, Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review and Lombardian Nov. 14, 2024) 463851

NOTICE OF CAUCUS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO 60 ILCS 1/45-10 THAT THE YORK TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC PARTY CAUCUS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M., (WITH THE DOORS OPENING AT 6:30 P.M.) AT JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 301 W. JACKSON ST., VILLA PARK, IL 60181 in the Main Gym

FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWNSHIP OFFICES IN THE APRIL 1, 2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION:

SUPERVISOR, TOWN CLERK, ASSESSOR, HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER, 4 TRUSTEES

PUBLISHED BY: ANTHONY A. CUZZONE

TOWN CLERK YORK TOWNSHIP, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

(Published in the Elmhurst Independent, Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review and Lombardian Nov. 14, 2024)

Three Cook County men charged with aggravated kidnapping/armed robbery

DuPage County State’s Attorney

Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Thomas Wirsing announced last week that three Cook County men are facing multiple felony charges for allegedly kidnapping and beating a man on Nov. 7.

Philip Stamps, Sr., 47, of Chicago, Philip Stamps, Jr., 22, of Chicago, and Joevontae Dixon, 23, of Hillside, each appeared in court on Nov. 7, at which time Judge Joshua Dieden denied the state’s motion to detain all three men. Each defendant is charged with one count of aggravated kidnapping-dangerous weapon (a Class X felony), one count of armed robbery (a Class X felony) and one count of aggravated battery in a public place (a Class 3 felony).

On Nov. 6, at approximately 12:03 p.m., Lombard police officers responded to a call of a fight in progress at the BP Gas Station located at 5 East North Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers found that all the men involved in the fight had left the scene, but an Infiniti Q45 belonging to one of the individuals involved, later determined to be the victim’s, was still at the gas station.

Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that the victim met Stamps Jr. to potentially sell him his Infiniti. It is alleged that Stamps Jr. took the Infiniti for a test drive and that Dixon and Stamps Sr. followed behind in a Chrysler minivan with Dixon driving. It is alleged that Stamps Jr. pulled in to the BP gas station and got out to inspect the car, at which time Dixon and Stamps Sr., who had followed them into the gas station, got out of the minivan.

It is further alleged that Stamps Jr. then took the victim’s briefcase, which contained approximately 40 car titles, his cellphone and his computer, out of the Infiniti and entered the minivan. It

is alleged that when the victim went into the minivan to retrieve his briefcase, Stamps Jr. punched him and hit him on the head, and that Stamps Sr. drove him out of the parking lot against his will with Stamps Jr. and Dixon in the minivan as well.

It is further alleged that as they drove on I-290 to Chicago, the defendants repeatedly threatened to kill the victim and his family, hit and kicked the victim and beat him with a red steering wheel anti-theft club. It is alleged that the defendants forced the victim to contact his family and have them Zelle money to his account.

It is further alleged that on two occasions, the victim attempted to escape, but both of those attempts failed, and he was beaten and bitten by Stamps Jr. and Dixon.

At approximately 3:13 p.m., the minivan was located in the area of California and Van Buren in Chicago.

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A traffic stop was conducted, and all three defendants were taken into custody. Officers also located the victim, who had allegedly been repeatedly beaten by the defendants and was suffering from bite marks on his arms and stomach and numerous swelled contusions to his head and body. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

“The type of violent behavior alleged against these three defendants is extremely alarming and will not be tolerated in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “The victim allegedly endured a severe physical beating, kidnapping and three hours of terror inflicted upon him by these three defendants. I thank the Lombard Police Department for their outstanding work in identifying the individuals allegedly responsible

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for kidnapping, beating and robbing an innocent man. I also thank the Elmhurst and Chicago Police Departments, the Office of Homeland Security and the FBI for their assistance in the apprehension of the defendants.”

“The Lombard Police Department would like to thank the Elmhurst and Chicago Police Departments, the Illinois State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their assistance in apprehending the offenders and bringing a successful resolution in locating the victim,” Wirsing said.

The next court appearance for all three defendants is scheduled for Dec. 2, in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell. If found guilty, all three defendants face a penalty of between six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

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Court grants state’s motion to detain pre-trial man accused of assaulting man at gas station

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bensenville Chief of Police Daniel Schulze have announced that Judge Thomas Else has granted the State’s motion to detain a Schiller Park man accused of pointing a gun at another man at a gas station and then leading police on a high-speed chase.

Carlos Rivera, 44, appeared at First Appearance Court and was charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding (Class 4 Felony), one count of aggravated driving while license suspended—fourth to ninth offense (Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty offenses including reckless driving, speeding 35+ mph over the limit and aggravated assault on public property.

On Friday, Nov. 8 at approximately 11:35 p.m., an officer with the Bensenville Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Irving Park Road and York Road on a vehicle, later determined to be driven by Rivera. The traffic stop was based on information that the driver allegedly pointed a rifle at an individual at a gas station.

It is alleged that instead of pulling over, Rivera fled officers, who had activated their emergency lights and sirens, at a high rate of speed, reaching speeds of approximately 88 mph. It is alleged that while fleeing officers, Rivera failed to stop at a red light at Irving Park Road and York Road, and ran red lights at Irving Park Road and Seymour and Irving Park Road and Mannheim Road.

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It is further alleged that Rivera also jumped the curb and drove into oncoming traffic near Cumberland Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue. It is alleged that the pursuit came to an end when Rivera turned into an alley, boxed himself in and then fled on foot.

He was taken into custody in a backyard in the 8300 block of W. Catherine Ave., Chicago. It is further alleged that during the pursuit, Rivera threw an Airsoft gun out of the window of his vehicle on eastbound I-90 near the I-294 exit.

“The type of conduct alleged against Mr. Rivera is very concerning,” Berlin said. “This type of behavior is extremely dangerous and puts not only the driver at risk, but also endangers

the police officers involved and the motoring public. We are all thankful that no one was injured as a result of Mr. Rivera’s alleged actions. I want to remind drivers that if you hear sirens and see flashing lights behind you, pull over. Not doing so will only make matters worse. I thank the Bensenville Police Department for their efforts in the apprehension of the defendant in this case.”

“I thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team of capable attorneys for their continued work in assuring that those who pose a threat to public safety are detained pre-trial,” Schulze said. “I’d also like to thank the tireless, dedicated men and women of the police departments that banded together to take the suspect into custody despite his efforts to evade them.”

Rivera’s next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 9 for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander.

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Broncos make a last-second stop to beat Byron

Montini stops the Tigers’ late two-point attempt to earn a thrilling 14-13 victory; Broncos will travel to Princeton for this week’s

The Montini Catholic football team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the IHSA Class 3A playoffs following Saturday’s thrilling 14-13 victory over Byron in a second-round game in Lombard.

After a scoreless first half, Montini scored a touchdown in the third quarter against the undefeated Tigers. The Broncos held a 7-0 lead over Byron with 12 minutes to play. The Tigers, who entered the game with a perfect 10-0 record, tied the score at 7-7 in the middle of the third quarter.

Montini took a 14-7 lead with about two minutes to play in the game. Byron then drove down the field and scored a touchdown to cut the Broncos’ lead to 14-13 with 10.9 seconds on the clock. The Tigers elected to attempt a two-point conversion, which would have likely given them the win. The Montini defense made a critical stop on the Tigers’ rushing play on the two-point attempt.

The Broncos earned their seventh straight win and raised their 2024 season record to 9-2 with Saturday’s triumph. Montini will face Princeton (10-1) in this weekend’s Class 3A quarterfinal battle in Princeton. The game will begin this Saturday at 1 p.m.

Montini and Byron have tangled in dramatic Class 3A post-season meetings in each of the last two seasons. One year ago, the Broncos faced the Tigers in a Class 3A semifinal game in Lombard. Byron edged Montini 26-20 in that meeting. Days later, the Tigers completed an undefeated 2023 season by destroying downstate Mount Carmel 69-7 in the Class 3A title contest.

Last year’s semifinal game between Montini and Byron had the spark of a state-championship game.

Saturday’s second-round meeting featured a similar feel, as if the Broncos and Tigers were clearly the two best teams in the Class 3A playoff field.

“Give them [the Tigers] a lot of credit; there’s no quit in them,” said Montini coach Mike Bukovsky after Saturday’s second-round win. “For my money they’ve been the best team in Illinois, for sure in our class, in the last two years.”

Montini’s first offensive drive of Saturday’s contest ended when Byron intercepted a long pass. A few plays later, senior Vince Irion of the Broncos intercepted a Byron pass as he stepped out of bounds at the Tigers’ 27-yard line.

The Montini offense couldn’t advance the ball after Irion’s interception. The Broncos’ drive ended with an incomplete pass on a fourthand-10 play.

Byron’s offense, which throws very few passes, grinds time off the clock with its effective rushing attack. The Tigers’ defense is also

formidable, and after making an interception in the first quarter, Byron delivered another interception in the second quarter. The rapidly played first half ended with the two teams tied at 0-0.

The Tigers received the second-half kickoff and proceeded to march down the field on a drive that drained more than seven minutes off the clock. The drive ended when Montini’s defense made a stop on a fourth-and-one play. The Broncos made the stop at their own 30-yard line.

“Our defense played outstanding,” stated Bukovsky. “We were very physical.”

Montini then drove 70 yards for a tie-breaking touchdown. Senior Jeremiah Peterson, who contributed a bruising 42-yard run during the drive, later reached the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run. Senior Owen Berberich made the ensuing extra-point kick to give the Broncos a 7-0 lead with 1:29 left in the third quarter.

Byron, which entered the second-round matchup with a 24-game winning streak, responded to Montini’s touchdown with a scoring drive of its own. The Tigers completed that drive with a six-yard touchdown run. Byron then made the extra-point kick to level the score at 7-7 with 6:12 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Saturday’s battle took place under cloudy skies in front of a large crowd that included passionate supporters of both teams. The conditions were dry for much of the game, but a light rain arrived during the second half.

Montini’s subsequent drive included a lateral from sophomore quarterback Israel Abrams to senior Santino Florio, who caught the ball and weaved down the field for a 14yard gain. Peterson kept the drive churning with a 20-yard run.

After driving the ball deep into Byron territory, the Broncos attempted a 25-yard field goal with about two minutes to play. Berberich missed the kick, but the Tigers were flagged for a roughing-the-kicker penalty on the play. Montini’s offense returned to the field for a first-and-goal play from the 4-yard line. Peterson supplied his second touchdown run of the day on the first-down play. Berberich then made the extra-point kick to push Montini’s lead to 14-7 with 1:56 left in the game.

Peterson rushed 17 times for 114 yards during Saturday’s second-round battle.

Byron started its final offensive drive of the game at its own 23-yard line. The Tigers quickly drove 77 yards for a touchdown. Byron scored on a 10-yard run with 10.9 seconds left on the clock.

The Tigers then lined up to try a two-point conversion play that effectively decided which team would advance to the Class 3A quarterfi-

nals. To no one’s surprise, the Tigers tried a rushing play on the two-point attempt. A group of Montini defenders, including seniors Matteo Barrett, Sean Hubeny and Jaxon Lane, helped to tackle the Bryon ball carrier short of the goal line.

Montini junior CJ Harkins recovered the ensuing onside kick to help the Broncos seal their victory. Harkins fielded the kick in a haze of smoke that filled the area after Montini’s daytime fireworks display, which probably shouldn’t have started until the game was officially over.

Abrams completed 10 of 13 passes for 67 yards and threw two interceptions in Saturday’s win over Byron. Abrams gained 54 rushing yards on seven carries.

Lane provided 14 tackles for Montini’s defense in the Broncos’ playoff victory over the Tigers. Junior Isaac Alexander contributed 13 tackles for Montini, while senior Douglas Mateo made 12 tackles. Barrett and junior Santino Tenuta supplied 11 and 10 tackles, respectively.

“We won a football game,” said Bukovsky during his post-game comments on Saturday. “We beat a great team today, but nothing’s done. We’re not happy. We’re not settled. We’ve got three more games to go.”

quarterfinal contest

The Montini Catholic football team faced undefeated Byron in Saturday afternoon’s IHSA Class 3A second-round playoff game in Lombard. The Broncos edged Byron 14-13 to advance to the Class 3A quarterfinals. After a scoreless first half, Montini took a 7-0 lead in the third quarter. Byron evened the score at 7-7 in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Broncos then scored a touchdown and made the extra-point kick to take a 14-7 lead with about two minutes left in the game. On its final offensive drive, Byron marched down the field and scored a touchdown with 10.9 seconds to play. The Tigers attempted a two-point conversion run to take the lead, but Montini’s defense made a stop on the play. One photo (above right) from Saturday’s game shows Montini senior Jeremiah Peterson (No. 6) crossing the goal line on his tiebreaking 4-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. Peterson, who rushed for 114 yards in the game, scored Montini’s first touchdown of the day on a 1-yard run in the third quarter. Another photo (above left) shows senior Jaxon Lane (No. 41) celebrating after Montini’s defense stopped Byron’s late two-point conversion attempt. Lane was one of the defenders who converged to make the tackle on the critical play. Montini raised its 2024 season record to 9-2 and ended Byron’s 24-game winning streak. The Tigers, who won the 2023 Class 3A state title with a perfect 14-0 record, ended this season with a 10-1 record. The Broncos will travel to Princeton (10-1) for this Saturday’s Class 3A quarterfinal contest.

Rams bow out of the playoffs after losing to Stevenson Visiting Patriots beat Glenbard East 35-7; Rams

conclude their season with a 9-2 record

The Glenbard East football team’s 2024 season ended with Friday’s 35-7 loss to Stevenson in an IHSA Class 8A second-round playoff game in Lombard.

The Rams, who rode an eightgame winning streak into their meeting against Stevenson, finished their 2024 season with an overall record of 9-2. The Patriots improved to 10-1 and advanced to the Class 8A quarterfinal round. Stevenson will travel to Frankfort this week to face undefeated Lincoln-Way East (11-0).

The winner will head to the semifinal round to meet either Loyola Academy or Maine South.

Glenbard East scored on its first offensive drive of Friday’s game against Stevenson. The Rams owned a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Patriots scored three touchdowns in the second quarter to build a 21-7 lead by halftime.

After a scoreless third quarter, Stevenson sealed its win with a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

The Rams began their first offen-

sive series of Friday’s game at their own 28-yard line. On the night’s first play from scrimmage, junior quarterback Michael Nee handed the ball to senior Amonte Cook, who ran to his right and threw a long pass to senior Chris Renford. Renford caught Cook’s pass for a 31-yard gain that moved the ball to the Patriots’ 41yard line.

Glenbard East continued to gain yardage on its first drive before fac-

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Montini Catholic High School’s boys and girls cross-country teams competed in their respective Class 1A levels at Saturday’s IHSA state meet in Peoria. Montini’s boys lineup placed seventh in the team standings of the Class 1A boys meet. The Broncos’ girls team raced to a 22nd-place finish in the Class 1A girls meet. Two members of Montini’s girls team—juniors Sydney Gertsen and Ashlynn Lindt—delivered All-State performances by placing among the top 25 finishers in Saturday’s Class 1A girls race. Gertsen finished sixth in the race, while Lindt landed in 18th place. Two members of the Broncos’ boys team—sophomore Nino Pesola and senior Nolan Ferris—also won All-State medals in Peoria. Pesola finished 10th in the Class 1A boys race, while Ferris placed 19th. All of the athletes who earned top-25 finishes in their respective races at the state meet received All-State recognition. Pictured left to right after Saturday’s Class 1A races are Ferris, Lindt, Gertsen and Pesola.

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ing a fourth-and-14 play from Stevenson’s 24-yard line. Nee dropped back to pass on the fourth-down play and threw the ball to junior Lucas Freese, who made the catch while on the run near the 15-yard line. Freese kept on running after he snared the football and headed into the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown reception. Sophomore Moises Velazquez added the extra-point kick to give the Rams a 7-0 lead with 8:11 left in the first quarter.

Stevenson returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, but the Patriots were flagged for a penalty on the play. The Patriots began their opening offensive series at their own 20-yard line. They soon turned the ball over on a fumble, which Renford recovered near the Patriots’ 35-yard line. He returned the fumble 17 yards to Stevenson’s 18-yard line.

Glenbard East’s ensuing offensive drive ended with a missed 32-yard field-goal attempt.

Stevenson evened the score at 7-7 early in the second quarter. A 4-yard touchdown run and the ensuing extra-point kick tied the game with 10:13 remaining in the quarter. A short time later, the Patriots intercepted a Glenbard East pass at their own 46-yard line. On the next play, Stevenson completed a short pass, and the receiver raced down the sideline and into the end zone for a 54-yard touchdown catch. The extra-point kick pushed the Patriots’ lead to 14-7 with 8:38 to play in the first half.

Stevenson drove 88 yards for a touchdown late in the second quarter. The Patriots scored their third touchdown of that quarter on a 40-yard pass with 57.2 seconds left in the opening half. The Patriots made the ex-

Ojeda completes superb season with fifth-place finish at IHSA Class 3A state meet

Before earning All-State honors in Peoria, senior standout won conference, regional and sectional titles

Senior Amelie Ojeda of the Willowbrook girls cross-country team raced to a fifth-place finish in Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A state meet in Peoria.

boys race in a 109th-place time of 15 minutes, 15.9 seconds. The race featured 236 finishers.

tra-point kick on their way to a 21-7 halftime lead.

Glenbard East senior Teryn Hatter recovered a Stevenson fumble at the Rams’ 34-yard line in the middle of the third quarter. Moments later, Nee and Renford connected on a 35-yard pass play that advanced the ball to the Patriots’ 25-yard line. Glenbard East’s drive then stalled before ending on an incomplete pass on a fourth-down play from Stevenson’s 28-yard line.

The Patriots padded their lead with a 34-yard touchdown run with 9:33 left in the fourth quarter. Glenbard East’s offense then drove the ball inside Stevenson’s 10-yard line, but that drive ended on an incomplete fourthdown pass from the Patriots’ 9-yard line with 5:34 to play.

Stevenson scored its fifth and final touchdown of the night on a 4-yard run with one minute left in the game.

Ojeda, who won individual titles in conference, regional and sectional meets in the previous three weeks, completed the 3-mile race at Peoria’s Detweiller Park in a fifth-place time of 16 minutes, 40.6 seconds.

Ojeda earned All-State status by placing among the top 25 finishers in the state meet.

Barrington sophomore Mia Sirois won the individual title in the Class 3A state meet. She finished the race in 15 minutes, 53.4 seconds. York freshman Karlin Janowski (16:30.6) placed second.

Quintero represents the Warriors’ boys team in Peoria

Senior Adriano Quintero of the Willowbrook boys team competed in Saturday’s Class 3A boys state meet in Peoria. Quintero finished the 3-mile race in 16 minutes, 12.9 seconds to land in 223rd place.

Hephner and O’Donnell run for the Rams at the Class 3A boys and girls state races

Junior Mason Hephner and freshman Teigan O’Donnell of Glenbard East’s boys and girls cross-country teams competed as individuals in Saturday’s IHSA state meets in Peoria. Hephner finished the 3-mile Class 3A

O’Donnell completed the Class 3A girls race in a 129th-place time of 18 minutes, 27.1 seconds. Saturday’s Class 3A girls race included 235 finishers.

Pesola and Ferris deliver All-State efforts to lead the Broncos’ boys team to a seventh-place finish

Montini Catholic High School’s boys cross-country team ran to a seventh-place finish in Saturday’s IHSA Class 1A state meet. The Broncos earned their seventh-place showing with their team total of 225 in Saturday’s competition.

Northridge Prep of Niles won the Class 1A state title with its score of 126. Elmwood (156) placed second, while Eureka (165) finished third in the meet, which included 30 qualifying teams (the top six teams from each of the state’s five Class 1A sectionals).

Montini sophomore Nino Pesola recorded his team’s fastest finish at the state meet. Pesola covered the 3-mile course at Peoria’s Detweiller Park in a 10th-place time of 15 minutes, 6.43 seconds.

Senior Nolan Ferris of the Broncos finished Saturday’s race in a 19th-place time of 15 minutes, 12.33 seconds. Pesola and Ferris both earned All-

Glenbard East’s football team concluded its season with Friday’s 35-7 loss to Stevenson in an IHSA Class 8A second-round playoff game in Lombard. The Rams finished their season with a 9-2 record. Stevenson, which improved to 10-1 with its win, snapped Glenbard East’s eight-game winning streak. One photo (above) from Friday’s post-season contest shows senior Chris Renford (No. 3) of the Rams catching a pass on the game’s first play from scrimmage. Renford caught the pass from senior Amonte Cook for a 31-yard gain. One more photo (left) from Friday shows junior quarterback Michael Nee (No. 4) of the Rams. Glenbard East scored on its opening drive, with Nee tossing a 24-yard touchdown pass to junior Lucas Freese. The Rams were unable to score for the rest of the night. Stevenson scored three second-quarter touchdowns to take a 21-7 halftime lead. The Patriots scored two more touchdowns during the fourth quarter.

State distinction by placing among the top 25 finishers in Saturday’s Class 1A boys race, which included 258 competitors.

Montini sophomore Adriel Garcia (16:00.33) finished 87th in the Class 1A boys race in Peoria. Sophomore Gavin Conway (16:10.59; 105th) and senior Conor Kaefer (16:12.53; 107th) completed the Broncos’ scoring lineup at the state meet. Junior Sean Buckley (16:46.31; 166th) and sophomore Graham Reiser (17:15.30; 210th) rounded out the Broncos’ seven-member squad in Peoria.

Gertsen and Lindt run to All-State recognition at the Class 1A girls state meet

Montini Catholic’s girls cross-country team earned a 22nd-place finish in Saturday’s IHSA Class 1A state meet in Peoria. The Broncos compiled a team score of 490 at the state meet, which featured 30 qualifying teams. Williamsville won the Class 1A state title with its team total of 171. Unity High School of Tolono posted a second-place total of 173, while Anna-Jonesboro (177) finished third.

Montini juniors Sydney Gertsen and Ashlynn Lindt both earned AllState recognition with their individual performances at Saturday’s Class 1A girls state meet. Gertsen completed the 3-mile race in a sixth-place time of 17 minutes and one-tenth of a second (17:00.10). Lindt earned an 18thplace finish in the race with her time of 17:43.60.

Gertsen and Lindt earned All-State medals by placing among the top 25 finishers in the Class 1A girls race, which featured 255 contestants.

Montini’s state-meet lineup also included senior Annalee DeFeo (20:32.40; 170th), freshman Kayli Gergen (22:04.60; 219th), freshman Amelia Sherman (22:37.40; 229th) and freshman Ella Chico (24:19.30; 244th).

Broncos’ season ends with loss in sectional semifinal

The Montini Catholic girls volleyball team’s 2024 season ended with last week’s 25-22, 25-18 loss to Saint Laurence in a semifinal match at the IHSA Class 3A Saint Laurence Sectional in Burbank.

Montini completed its season with a 15-21 record.

After beating the Broncos on Nov. 5, Saint Laurence defeated Lemont 29-27, 25-17 in the Nov. 7 sectional final. The Vikings advanced to this week’s super-sectional match against Chicago’s DePaul College Prep at Hinsdale South. The winner of that super-sectional contest advanced to the IHSA Class 3A state semifinals in Normal.

Warriors lose a three-game battle to Downers Grove South in a Class 4A regional final

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team finished its season with a threegame loss to Downers Grove South in an IHSA Class 4A regional final at Whitney Young Magnet High School

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Warriors close out season with 21-9 loss to Saint Rita

The Willowbrook football team’s 2024 season came to an end with Friday’s 21-9 loss to Saint Rita in an IHSA Class 7A second-round playoff game in Villa Park.

The Warriors, who opened their season with a 1-3 record, finished their year with a 7-4 record.

Saint Rita, which snapped Willowbrook’s six-game winning streak with Friday’s victory, improved to 9-2 and advanced to the Class 7A quarterfinal round. The Mustangs will play a post-season home game against Quincy (11-0) this Saturday in Chicago. The winner will face Mount Carmel or Normal’s Community High School in the semifinal round.

“The effort is something to be proud of,” said Willowbrook coach Nick Hildreth while speaking about the Warriors after Friday’s season-ending loss.

Senior Dean Romano gave Willowbrook a 3-0 lead over Saint Rita when he kicked a 46-yard field goal with 1:43 left in the first quarter.

The Warriors’ fortunes took a downward turn when junior quarterback Jahonise Reed was injured early in the

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in Chicago on Oct. 31. The Mustangs beat the Warriors 21-25, 25-23, 25-17.

Willowbrook completed its season with an overall record of 29-8.

Senior Hannah Kenny piled up 10 kills, 17 assists and 16 digs for the Warriors in the regional final against Downers Grove South. Senior Anna Marinier contributed nine kills and seven digs. Junior Kendall Norton supplied 17 assists, while sophomore Melanie Marinier provided 16 digs. Senior Wendy Pollak hit four kills for the Warriors. Sophomore Maggie Hurley also connected for four kills. Junior Julia Amin bashed four kills and made three blocks. Senior Lily Javier delivered three kills and six digs.

Willowbrook opened the post-season with a 25-18, 25-18 win over Whitney Young in a regional semifinal match on Oct. 29.

Downers Grove South and three other teams competed in last week’s Class 4A sectional at Willowbrook in Villa Park. The Mustangs beat York 25-16, 25-15 in a sectional semifinal match on Nov. 5. Two days later, Downers Grove South won the sectional title by defeating Downers Grove North 25-13, 23-25, 25-21. The Mustangs advanced to this week’s super-sectional match against Lockport at Riverside-Brookfield. The winner of that match will earn a berth in the IHSA Class 4A state semifinals in Normal.

Rams open the Class 4A post-season with a loss

Glenbard East’s girls volleyball team wrapped up its 2024 season with a 25-19, 25-12 loss to Riverside-Brookfield in a semifinal match at the IHSA Class 4A York Regional in Elmhurst on Oct. 29.

The Rams ended their season with a 12-24 record.

Riverside-Brookfield went on to lose to York in the regional final in Elmhurst on Oct. 31. York beat the Bulldogs 25-23, 25-19 to claim the regional title.

second quarter and did not return to action. Reed was hit as he was throwing a pass, which floated in the air and was intercepted by the Mustangs.

Saint Rita took the lead with its 17-yard touchdown pass with 6:40 remaining in the second quarter. The extra-point kick gave the Mustangs a 7-3 lead.

Saint Rita missed a 26-yard fieldgoal attempt in the first quarter. The Mustangs missed a 36-yard field-goal try with less than 20 seconds left in the second quarter. Saint Rita missed two more field-goal attempts (from 43 and 47 yards) in the third quarter.

The Warriors’ offense struggled without Reed. Senior receiver KJ Rhodes, who had never played quarterback in his life before Friday’s game, took snaps at that position during the second half and absorbed a number of hits from the Saint Rita defense as he weaved around the field.

“You could quit and bail; these guys didn’t,” said Hildreth of the Warriors’ performance after losing their starting quarterback in the second-round playoff game. “These guys continued to battle against one of the elite programs in the state.”

The Mustangs added to their lead with a 13-yard touchdown run with 9:25 remaining in the game. The extra-point kick raised Saint Rita’s lead to 14-3.

The Mustangs quickly added a defensive touchdown after hitting Rhodes and forcing a fumble. A Saint Rita player picked up the loose ball and ran 20 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point kick gave the Mustangs a 21-3 lead with 8:07 to play.

Willowbrook senior Charlie Siegler ran 53 yards for a touchdown with 38.8

Sectional champion

Willowbrook senior Audrey Morgan of the Addison Trail/Willowbrook girls swim team won the 500-meter freestyle race at Saturday’s IHSA sectional at York High School in Elmhurst. Morgan completed the race in a first-place time of 5 minutes, 8.90 seconds. She is pictured with her medal after her victory. With her win at the sectional, Morgan qualified for the IHSA state meet, which will take place this Friday and Saturday at FMC Natatorium in Westmont.

seconds left in the game. The Warriors weren’t able to execute the extra-point kick.

Hildreth noted that the Warriors advanced to the second round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs after beginning the season with two straight losses. Willowbrook held a 1-3 record after its first four games. The Warriors then reeled off five straight victories to finish their regular season with a 6-3 record. Willowbrook opened the post-season with a Nov. 1 game at Rockton’s Hononegah High School. One year ago, the Indians of Hononegah crushed the Warriors 44-0 in a second-round game in Rockton. In this year’s matchup, Willowbrook built an early 17-0 lead that grew to 27-7 by halftime. The Warriors went on to beat Hononegah 40-21 to advance to Friday’s second-round meeting against Saint Rita.

Fifth-place effort at state meet

Willowbrook senior Amelie Ojeda competed in Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A girls cross-country state meet in Peoria. Ojeda finished fifth in the individual standings of the 3-mile race, which she completed in 16 minutes, 40.6 seconds. One year ago, Ojeda ran to a 37th-place finish in the 2023 IHSA Class 3A girls state meet. Ojeda, who earned All-State honors with her fifthplace showing in Saturday’s race, blazed to impressive victories in her three races leading up to the state meet. On Oct. 19, she won the individual title at the West Suburban Gold Conference Meet. One week later, on Oct. 26, Ojeda raced to a first-place finish at the Lyons Township Regional. She is pictured during her regional victory. On Nov. 2, Ojeda delivered a first-place performance at the Hinsdale Central Sectional.

The Willowbrook football team completed its season with Friday’s 21-9 loss to Saint Rita in a second-round matchup in the IHSA Class 7A playoffs. The Warriors closed out their season with a 7-4 record. Saint Rita improved to 9-2 with its win over Willowbrook. The Mustangs will face Quincy in this week’s quarterfinal contest. Willowbrook junior quarterback Jahonise Reed was injured during the second quarter of Friday’s game. Senior receiver KJ Rhodes of the Warriors, who had never played at quarterback before, stepped in to play that position against Saint Rita. Rhodes (No. 0) is pictured during Friday’s contest. The Mustangs led Willowbrook 7-3 at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Saint Rita scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to take a 21-3 lead. Willowbrook senior Charlie Siegler scored the game’s final points on a 53-yard touchdown run with less than one minute to play.

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