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Bensenville Independent

Two Cook County men charged with weapons, drug offenses

Arrests made in Elmhurst, Wood Dale

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean and Wood Dale Chief of Police Chris Zito have announced that the court has granted the state’s motion to detain two Cook County men charged with weapons and drug offenses in separate incidents.

Larry Adams, 34, of Streamwood, appeared in First Appearance Court before Judge Joshua Dieden and was charged with one count of armed habitual criminal (Class X felony), one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), one count of possession of cannabis—more than 100 grams less than 500 grams (Class 4 felony) and one count of misdemeanor DUI.

On Sunday, Sept. 1, David Salinas, 31, of Chicago, appeared in First Appearance Court in front of Judge Demetrios Panoushis and was charged with two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (one Class 2 felony and one Class 4 felony) and one count of possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).

On Monday, Sept. 2, Elmhurst police officers on patrol received information regarding a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee driving erratically. At approximately 9:01 p.m., an officer observed the Jeep, allegedly driven by Adams, near North Avenue and York Street where it allegedly made an illegal left turn out of a parking lot onto eastbound North Avenue.

The officer conducted a traffic stop

and allegedly observed Adams with bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. It is alleged that the officer also observed a loaded “ghost gun” Polymer 80/PF-9400 handgun with one bullet in the chamber and a thirty-round magazine in plain view on the front passenger seat. It is further alleged that 133 grams of cannabis was found in two baggies on the rear passenger seat of the Jeep. Adams was taken into custody at this time.

On Saturday, Aug. 31 at approximately 4:20 p.m., a Wood Dale police officer on patrol observed a Ford F-150 parked at a liquor store. A male, later identified as Salinas, was standing on the passenger side of the truck in the parking lot allegedly snorting a line of cocaine off of his hand. A short time later, the officer conducted a traffic stop on the Ford, in which Salinas was a passenger, for allegedly disobeying a stop sign.

It is alleged that as the officer spoke to Salinas outside the Ford, the officer observed a loaded Taurus

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Larry Adams David Salinas

Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest returns this Saturday

Fest will feature top area brews, live music and more

Featuring craft beer, cider, mead, and seltzers from nearly 50 brewers, the ninth annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will make its return this Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2-6 p.m. on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 East Park Ave.

The fest is hosted by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising arm for the Elmhurst History Museum and proceeds benefit the educational programs and exhibits for the museum and the Churchville School House.

Beer novices and aficionados alike will be able to enjoy a variety of brews from renowned brewers, many of which are from Elmhurst, including Elmhurst Brewing, Phase

Three Brewing and Bottle Theory, and others, such as Pipeworks Brewing Co., Goldfinger, Tighthead and One Lake Brewing.

Brewer 93 Octane will bring its “93 Draft Truck” sharing thirst-quenching brews from a restored 1941 pickup truck.

There are 11 new breweries participating, each bringing two or three of their finest products to share with the thirsty crowd.

Fest attendees get a chance to relax while sampling their favorite beverage while Lake Effect and newcomer Live Stream will perform on the music stage throughout the afternoon.

Golden Boy Barbeque a new

business in Elmhurst, is the exclusive Fest food vendor. They provide mouthwatering Texas barbeque for fest attendees to purchase.

Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest tickets may be purchased at www.elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com. Admission tickets are $55 and $70 for VIP entry.

Tickets include a 3-ounce commemorative tasting glass, 18 drink tickets, live music, and light snacks. Designated driver tickets are $20. The first 200 attendees to arrive will also receive a $5 City Centre gift card that may be used after the fest in Elmhurst City Centre restaurants. For additional information on the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest, visit elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com

Court grants state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for Lombard man charged with hate crime

The Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will take place this Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2-6 p.m. on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. This year’s fest will feature craft beer, cider, mead and seltzers from almost 50 brewers, plus live music and food vendors. Admission tickets are $55, while VIP early entry tickets will cost $70. Designated driver tickets are $20. Tickets for the fest can be purchased online at www.elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing have announced that Judge Demetrios Panoushis granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Lombard man charged with yelling racial slurs and displaying a BB gun at a Lombard Park District facility.

the park near the Lombard Lagoon.

It is alleged that while the group was at the park, an individual, later identified as Walsh, blew a whistle, screamed racial slurs and “white power” and gave a Nazi salute, all directed at the victim.

Carl Walsh, 35, appeared at First Appearance Court and was charged with one count of hate crime— public park or community center, a Class 3 felony, and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

On Sept. 1, the victim and four other individuals were gathered at

It is further alleged that Walsh then lifted up his shirt and began waving around a gun, at which time the group left and called the Lombard Police Department. Officers with the Lombard Police Department responded to the park and eventually made contact with Walsh at his home near the park.

When officers ordered Walsh out of his home, he was allegedly found with a BB gun on his person. He was taken into custody at that time.

“While DuPage County is a welcoming community, we do not toler-

ate or welcome the type of behavior alleged against Mr. Walsh,” Berlin said. “Hate crimes have no place in a civilized society and together we must reject this type of behavior whenever we see it. I commend the Lombard Police Department for their quick identification and apprehension of the defendant in this case.”

“I would like to commend the quick actions and hard work of our officers,” Wirsing said. “This behavior will not be tolerated in our community. I also would like to thank DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his staff for their assistance on this case.”

Walsh’s next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 30, for arraignment in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell.

State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems unconstitutional—at least as it applies to four individuals who challenged it in court.

But the law remains in effect for everyone else as the parties in the case consider their next steps.

In a decision released Aug. 30, Judge Iain D. Johnston said under current U.S. Supreme Court standards, the law violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

“After an exhaustive review of the parties’ filings and the historical record, as required by Supreme Court precedent, the Court finds that Defendants failed to meet their burden to show an American tradition of firearm regulation at the time of the Founding that would allow Illinois

to prohibit Plaintiffs—who hold concealed-carry permits—from carrying concealed handguns for self-defense onto the CTA and Metra,” he wrote. Johnston cited the 2022 Supreme Court decision, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which struck down a century-old law in New York requiring individuals to show “proper cause” for needing to carry a firearm before they could be issued a concealed carry permit. The Illinois case challenged a portion of the state’s 2013 Firearm Concealed Carry Act, which allows certain individuals to obtain permits to carry concealed firearms in many public places.

But the law also lists several prohibited areas where it remains illegal to carry concealed weapons, including “Any bus, train, or form of

Carl Walsh

Park District begins travel basketball program

Boys and girls in middle school invited to participate

The Bensenville Park District has announced the inception of the Bville Flyers boys and girls travel basketball program for middle school students in grades 6 to 8. In partnership with Fenton High School, this exciting venture aims to provide an exceptional basketball feeder program for students residing within Fenton High School District 100 boundaries.

The Bville Flyers travel basketball program offers an opportunity for aspiring young athletes to showcase their skills and passion for basketball. Students will have the chance to try out for the team and, if selected, receive a top-notch uniform

courtesy of the Bensenville Park District.

The Bville Flyers are dedicated to instilling discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship in their players, ensuring a well-rounded experience both on and off the court. The program will involve at least two practices per week, with games scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.

Volunteer coaches play a crucial role in the success of the Flyers travel basketball program. The Bensenville Park District invites passionate individuals interested in coaching to contact Aponte at 630-766-7015 or email Baponte@bvilleparks.org to express their interest.

Movie in the Park series concludes Sept. 21

Noche de Película features ‘A Million Miles Away’

The Bensenville Park District announced a new date for its final installment of the summer Movie in the Park series, as Noche de Película—featuring the real-live adventure “A Million Miles Away”—takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pavilion at White Pines Golf Club. Please note: This free event was moved back one day from its original date.

Bring a blanket, friends and family for this special outdoor screening under the tented pavilion.

Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase, and the movie begins after dusk.

“A Million Miles Away” is an inspiring biographical drama that tells the incredible true story of José Hernández, a MexicanAmerican farmworker who dreams of becoming an astronaut. Despite numerous challenges, including economic hardships and language barriers, Hernández perseveres with the unwavering support of his family and community. The film chronicles his journey from the fields of California to NASA, highlighting his determination, resilience and the importance of never giving up on one’s dreams. Directed with heart and authenticity, the movie serves as a powerful reminder that with grit and perseverance, anything is possible, even reaching the stars.

More Hispanic Heritage Month activities

Noche de Película is one of four events held by the park district to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. The district’s Lunch Bunch and Bingo on Thursday, Sept. 19, will feature a Mexican luncheon from Los Buenos Diaz. On Friday, Sept. 20, Live at White Pines Salsa Night features the Latin sounds of Projecto 7. The week concludes with the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the White Pines Pavilion with authentic food, dancing, games and crafts. For more information, visit WhitePinesGolf.com.

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9mm handgun with seven rounds in the magazine in Salinas’ right pant pocket. Salinas, who is a convicted felon, was taken into custody at this time. It is further alleged that officers found approximately .7 grams of cocaine in a plastic baggy in Salinas’ wallet at the time of his arrest.

“As evidenced by these two arrests, law enforcement throughout DuPage County remains vigilant and pro-active in their efforts and commitment to public safety,” Berlin said. “Due to their criminal history, neither of these defendants is legally allowed to possess a gun and thanks to the efforts of the Elmhurst and Wood Dale police departments, there are two less illegal guns on the streets and both men are now facing serious weapons charges.”

“I credit the police officers who bravely and safely took this intoxi-

cated driver into custody while within his reach was a ghost gun loaded with an extended capacity magazine,” McLean said. “Their service and the support of DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office holds dangerous offenders accountable in our community.”

“This case underscores our relentless pursuit of justice and our determination to keep our community safe from those who pose a threat,” Zito said. “The Wood Dale Police Department will continue to work diligently to ensure that those who break the law are held accountable.”

Adams’ next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 30 for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander. Salinas’ next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 30 for arraignment in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.

The Bville Flyer Tryout dates are as follows:

Sept. 14

• 5th grade girls – 3-4 p.m.

• 5th grade boys – 4:15-5:15 p.m.

• 6th grade girls – 1:45-2:45 p.m.

• 6th grade boys – 12:30-1:30 p.m.

• 7th grade girls – 10-11 a.m.

• 7th grade boys – 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

• 8th grade girls – 10-11 a.m.

Sept. 12

• 8th grade boys -- 7-8:30 p.m.

Fischer Farm in Bensenville offers homecoming photography special

Photography permit fees just $10 on Sept. 28

With Fenton and York High School homecoming dances just a few weeks away, Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Ave. in Bensenville, is offering a special for homecoming photography on its historic grounds. Homecoming couples, groups and families are invited to take their pre-dance photos at the farm for a reduced permit fee of just $10 per photographer.

“Fischer Farm is a beautiful and unique place for photography and is one of the oldest homesteads in DuPage County,” said Fischer Farm manager Christine Shiel. “The grounds, barns and historic farmhouse provide the perfect backdrop for photos that will provide many years of memories. We are thrilled to offer this special to the local community.”

Photography permit fees have been reduced from $35 to just $10 per photographer on Sept. 28 only, and families and professional photographers alike are invited to contact Shiel in advance (cshiel@bvilleparks.org) for a homecoming farm photography permit.

The Fischer family established their home around the year 1836. Through the years, they built barns and then a large farmhouse in 1919. The land just north of the cabin has been left untouched and is valued for its original seedbeds. Today, the property is used to pursue a mission of agricultural education, historical exploration and environmental conservation.

For more information, visit BvilleParks.org/FischerFarm.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Bensenville Park District

The Bensenville Park District invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pavilion at White Pines, 500 W. Jefferson St. Admission is free.

The program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

The Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture and achievements in the United States and takes place The celebration will feature a

variety of activities for all ages, including authentic food, live music, dancing, games and crafts. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The Bensenville Park District is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through inspiring films, music, food and dancing, which aligns with the district’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. For more information about the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, visit BvilleParks.org/HispanicHeritage or call 630-766-7015.

New event date scheduled

Projecto 7 performs Live at White Pines on Sept. 20

The Bensenville Park District announced that Projecto 7 will return to the Pavilion at White Pines for the Live at White Pines Salsa Night, Friday, Sept. 20 beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free, with food from Los Buenos Diaz Mexican Grill and beverages available for purchase. Please note that the event is a day earlier than was previously announced.

Projecto 7 will bring its vibrant sound to the Pavilion for Live at White Pines Salsa Night, presented by Los Buenos Diaz Mexican Grill. Known for their electrifying performances and unique blend of Latin rhythms and contemporary beats, Projecto 7 is sure to provide a night of music that will get everyone dancing. Doors open at 6 p.m. with food for sale from Los Buenos Diaz as well as beverage service, followed by music and dancing. For more information, visit WhitePinesGolf.com.

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Slices of life

Back to the babies

We all started out in the same way. As babies. But what would it be like to go back?

Imagine being a baby.

I’ve thought about this a few times, while watching my grands navigate their way through this world. I imagine myself in their tiny tottering shoes - or bodies, so to speak.

And I realize, with what I know now, it wouldn’t be easy to be a baby again. The dust bunnies themselves could prove formidable.

But beyond that, living a toddler-sized life on an adult-sized planet might be frustrating. And intimidating. Overwhelming. And scary.

Babies are helpless, powerless, weak and vulnerable. The routine of their days revolves around being hungry, sleepy and wet.

It could be a poopy time of life, and it is, but it isn’t. Because babies are born optimists. For them, it comes naturally—both pooping and optimism. The glass and the diaper are both half full, so to speak.

They allow us to pick them up, trusting that we won’t drop them on the floor.

They cry, hoping we will answer their call.

They smile, knowing their charm, while young and new, is one of their best assets.

They coo and laugh and when we coo and laugh back at them, they coo and laugh some more.

They wrap their tiny hands around our finger, understanding that human connections are something to hang onto.

We introduce new foods and they open their mouths to accept the green beans because they trust us.

We dress them each day, and they don’t give a thought the the idea they might be too cold or too hot.

They naturally give eye contact because it’s the best way to connect with others.

They imitate our vocalizations because it seems important, and they want to be like us.

They imitate us in general, because they realize it is what they need to do to fit in and learn the ways of the world.

They reach their arms out to us, because they trust we will pick them

up.

By Jill Pertler Columnist

We strap them into a carseat. It’s uncomfortable, but they trust that we know what we are doing and where we are going (even though this often isn’t the case).

When they are learning to talk their first words are often “dada” and “mama” because they need those people the most.

When they learn to walk, they take their first steps toward us. Reaching out for our protective hug. For our clapping hands and for our approval.

In some ways, for me, the whole walking analogy correlates to the rest of life. Babies learn to walk, reaching their arms toward you, and then soon, they learn they can balance on their own and they turn away to walk and run, and skip and hop all on their own.

In some ways, as soon as they learn to walk, they begin walking away.

And that is exactly how it is meant to be.

We are gifted with babies. They are born helpless and hapless. In the best of circumstances, they learn they can count on others.

They learn to trust in us.

And then they learn to walk and run and to trust in themselves.

They grow up and grow away and is is what you wanted and what you dreaded all in the same sentence.

It doesn’t end there. Because babies go from being helpless and hapless to being self-sufficient and secure and then they have babies of their own. And when your babies have babies?

That, my friends, is what it is all about.

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

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Program’s aim: Make LGBTQ+ seniors safe in Illinois when seeking help

By Carolyn Austin

A new statefunded program will help older Illinoisans feel more comfortable and more confident they can openly and safely be who they are, at a time when violence and abuse are growing.

OUTSafe: The LGBTQ+ Older Adult Violence Prevention Training Program is a partnership between the state and agencies serving seniors across Illinois to extend a warmer welcome to LGBTQ+ seniors by helping service providers better understand and meet their needs as they age.

They point to examples like one central Illinois man, who struggled as he moved into a long-term care facility.

“When he moved into that community, he had to go back in the closet for fear of retaliation or discrimination,” said my colleague, Scott Linde, one of the OUTSafe training program’s developers. “And he lived there for six years as a straight man. And thank goodness his daughter bought a duplex and she let him move in on the other side. So he escaped that.”

He’s far from alone.

The U.S. Department of Justice reports hate crimes based on sexual orientation in Illinois increased by almost seven times from 2020 to 2022, and hate crimes based on gender identity increased by more than four times during that period. Nearly 5 percent of Illinois’ population is LGBTQ+, but exact numbers on the senior population is unclear because many fear they will be treated differently as they leave their homes for assisted care. Emotional abuse, financial exploitation, and physical abuse are among the most common concerns.

OUTSafe aims to take the issue head on. The program was developed by our organization, AgeLinc, the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland serving central Illinois, and a number of partners who serve LGBTQ+ seniors. A state grant through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority was championed by state Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield.

OUTSafe offers free competency and sensitivity training to law enforcement, health care, social service, and other providers who engage with LGBTQ+ seniors. They learn about the most appropriate way to address terms and language unique

to the community, and how to provide assurances these older adults will be safe, supported and respected when they are seeking help.

The training is intended to be an introductory course on violence prevention and cultural competency, and we are reaching out statewide now to agencies that might be interested in helping us train hundreds of workers in the coming months.

Our goal is simple, because we know embracing and supporting LGBTQ+ seniors is easier today than in the past. But we must be clear: It might be easier, yet it is not easy. They have very understandable fear and anxiety about what comes next when they are out.

We hope the training helps raise public awareness of the unique needs of LGBTQ+ seniors, so they no longer have to feel victimized or invisible like the central Illinois man who was part of our local PrideLinc group before he felt pressured to be someone he is not. We cannot sit silently any longer.

We encourage anyone interested in our training to learn more at: https:// agelinc.org/lgbt-support/

Carolyn Austin is CEO of AgeLinc (Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland) in Springfield.

To the caller last week who was bummed about not having enough spaces for the show cars during the last Cruise Nights, I can understand your frustration, but it has been that way for awhile now, since the concert was moved to St. Charles Road. And speaking of the downtown making money and being prosperous, with the amount of people who showed up for the last night, I would be willing to bet that the businesses did very well in “making money and being prosperous.” You could hardly move without bumping into someone with either an adult beverage or food item in their hand. Heck, the candy store had a line going out the door just to get in. It is not just the show car owners who bring business to the Cruise Nights. My only wish is that it could be extended at least the middle of September. This year went by way too fast.

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Here he goes again, or as usual, I suppose. One day the twice impeached, convicted former president says he will vote against the Florida abortion bill, the next day he approves of it. One day he mocks military vets who were killed or captured, the next day he is laying a wreath at Arlington. One day he knows how to pronounce the vice president’s first name, the next he doesn’t come close. He will say anything to get elected and, according to his words, become a “dictator.” Be careful what you vote for.

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My one question is, why would a parent buy an AR-style rifle for a 14-year-old? Hunting? Not buying it.

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These wealthy liberals talk about focusing on the low-income and middle class, while asking some of those same people to sacrifice even

more. The solution is always throwing more money at a problem instead of getting to the root cause, like asking the rich to fork over even more. If you want to target the rich, then find the loopholes in their investments, etc., and get rid of them instead of always raising taxes on their income. And I am not in that category. In fact, I am in a gray area closer to low-income; just barely over the threshold of qualifying for any assistance, so I feel the pinch when my taxes go up, my groceries cost more and I have a hard time affording gas to get to work.

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To the person complaining about Trump’s use of “fake news” terminology, well, what else can you call it? Fake news supports the new Democratic presidential candidate who has accomplished absolutely nothing in her VP role (I challenge anyone to give me examples of accomplishments in the last 3½ years) for reasons of control over our current society. When you say the poll numbers are real, please supply accurate evidence that these numbers are real. As with so many other rhetorical claims from the left, there is never any real evidence or references to support such fustian. I believe the real numbers will come to light on Nov. 5.

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Several weeks ago, Democrats and their allies in the leftist media were claiming that Biden was mentally sharp. Then came the debate, and even Biden’s allies could no longer hide his condition. This same crowd has now moved on from Biden, and is trying to prop up Harris as some kind of leader. She can’t even handle edited softball interviews. Wake up, people. Harris is another puppet.

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Kamala Harris claims she once

worked at McDonald’s. For decades, she never mentioned it. She did not mention it in her various campaigns, and she didn’t mention it in her two memoirs. Maybe she worked there. Maybe she didn’t. If she did, why not mention when and where she worked there? Leftists would likely respond that this issue isn’t a big deal. It’s not, so why not mention when and where she worked at McDonald’s? Or is it possible she never worked there? People who lie about little things lie about big things.

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The big question we voters have to address on the Democratic side: What has Vice President Kamala Harris done since she was elected in 2020? She is living proof; anyone can run for president.

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I cannot believe how naive some people are. They continue to believe a proven habitual liar. Trump knows all about Project 2025. It is real, it is scary and it will affect all of us in a very negative way. He is, and has been, associated with many of its authors. That’s a fact; you don’t have to take my word for it. Project 2025 is in written form. Why do some of you decline to read it for yourself? Are you afraid of what you may find out? Afraid that your perception of Trump and the GOP may prove to be wrong? If you fail to read it, then you

Coming events

Fiber arts drop-in activity at Villa Park Library

Drop in at the Villa Park Public Library on the second Saturday of each month for an informal fiber arts craft circle. Bring in projects, ask and answer questions, and share ideas with your neighbors and with local resident Kelly McFadden, who teaches non-credit crochet classes at the College of DuPage. The next meeting will be on Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:30-11 a.m. This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels. This program is an informal gathering. No registration is required. For more information, please visit our website at www.vppl.info, or call 630834-1164.

Cat Guardians bake sale, open house Sept. 21-22

Cat Guardians, 932 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard, will be hosting an

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have absolutely no right to refute the people who have.

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Hi, Speak Out. I just enjoy reading your newspaper and hearing people’s opinions that you guys put in your newspaper. Keep up the good work. Bye. Thanks.

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This is Lombard calling in regard to the whole development at Yorktown mall with the old Carson’s store. Reading the third amendment to the approved development of the Yorktown mall, there are so many stipulations. Nothing has started. There’s no guarantee that the funding is going to get approved. I’ll put money on it; the developer’s going to back out. And if they even start it will be 2099 before it gets done. Thank you.

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How can the Democratic Party expect us to vote for someone who has to deal with the rest of the world but claims she’s never even been to Europe? Common sense is the result of the cause and effect of your experiences. How can we elect a president to deal with our adversaries with her lack of experience? Thank you.

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There is no evidence that Trump ever called U.S. soldiers “losers.” Witnesses present at the time confirmed he did not use those words.

open house and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22. Cat Guardians is a cageless shelter for cats. For over 30 years, it has matched abandoned and stray street cats with loving families, and pro-vided a permanent home for cats that have not been adopted due to age, medical conditions or socialization issues. Cat Guardians is funded entirely by donations and staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers. For more information on the open house and bake sale, call 630-543-3395 or email: info@catguardians.org.

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community survey

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transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds.”

Four individuals who hold concealed carry permits filed suit in 2022 to challenge the law, saying it prevented them from carrying their firearms for self-defense on mass transit trains and buses in the Chicago metropolitan area. They included Benjamin Schoenthal, of DeKalb County; Mark Wroblewski, of DuPage County; Joseph Vesel, of suburban Cook County; and Douglas Winston, of Lake County.

Johnston’s ruling held that the law is unconstitutional, but only as it applies to the four plaintiffs, meaning the law remains in effect for every-

During his presidency, Trump supported veterans with suicide prevention funding and emergency aid for homeless vets, and he did not start any new wars. If re-elected, Trump plans to reinstate unvaccinated military personnel and provide them with back pay. In contrast, Biden’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal has been controversial, including his checking of the watch during the return of fallen soldiers and later Biden’s incorrect claim that no troops died under his watch. Biden’s presidency has also seen involvement in conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, raising concerns about escalating global tensions. The claim that Trump called military personnel “suckers and losers” is a tactic used by some Democrats, as described by Nancy Pelosi’s strategy of spreading falsehoods with media support. History shows that military personnel have been safer under Trump’s leadership, and many in the military support him because they can see through the misinformation and make informed decisions.

The hatred of Donald Trump is so over the top, I bet if you were to put people who hate Trump in a room with both Trump and Putin, and force them to have a conversation with one or the other, the vast majority of them would talk to Putin.

staff and community members are invited to take the survey at glenbard87. org/superintendent-search. The survey will be available from Sept. 9 to 21. BWP & Associates will also be conducting a community forum on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the District 87 Administrative Center at 596 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. This is open to all members of the Glenbard 87 community. A Zoom meeting link is also available to attend the Sept. 12 community forum virtually: Sept. 12 Zoom link. https://glenbard.zoom.us/ j/89930692823#success.

Museum passes available

District 42 residents can get free access to museums by using the District Museum Pass, which you can use for yourself and up to three guests at many cultural institutions. Visit reptch42.com/museum-passes for details.

one else.

A spokesperson for Raoul, a defendant in the case, said that office would likely appeal the ruling.

A spokesperson for Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx, who was also named as a defendant, declined to comment.

Asked about the decision at an unrelated event, Gov. JB Pritzker said he disagreed with Johnston’s opinion. He said the rights protected under the Second Amendment are not absolute and that there should be limits on the kinds of weapons people are allowed to carry and where those weapons should be permitted.

“So it’s clear that there are some misguided decisions that get made at the circuit court level, the federal court level, and I’m hoping that it will be overturned along the way,

if it has to all the way the Supreme Court,” he said. “It will be disappointing if they uphold this. But I’m hopeful that the law that was passed in Illinois a number of years ago, that’s frankly done a lot to keep people safe, will be upheld.”

In July, the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of challenges to the state’s 2021 ban on assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines, at least for the time being. Several lawsuits seek preliminary injunctions to block enforcement of that law while the cases are being tried, but the court said it would not hear those challenges until after the lower courts have conducted their trials.

The first of those trials is scheduled to begin Sept. 16 in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis.

out& about

Former Lombard resident shares her late husband’s recipes, stories

Tom Curtis catered to cast and crew for

TV, movies

To hear Kim Curtis tell it, so many people loved her late husband Tom’s cooking—and to hear about his career catering to celebrities around Chicagoland—that she decided to write it all down in a book for others to enjoy.

Her book, released in April, is called “A Chef’s Life by a Chef’s Wife,” and the now-North Carolina resident said it is filled with some of his favorite recipes—and for her part, includes some stories about his career as a craft services and “food prop” provider for movies and TV shows being filmed in Chicago.

Tom, a Lombard native and Glenbard East High School graduate, was the owner of Five Star Gourmet Catering and Sandwich Shop at 16 W. Willow in Lombard, but Curtis said he did not pursue formal training to become a chef.

Instead, “He actually worked his way up,” she narrated, first working as a dishwasher at the Terrace restaurant (formerly on North Avenue in Lombard), after which he became a line cook and then a chef. He worked there for about 10 years, Curtis recalled.

That is also where the couple met, when Curtis was also employed there

Coming events

GPS programs

• The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Prevention Starts With All: The Chris Herren Story” with former NBA player Chris Herren on Thursday, Sept. 19, in a hybrid in-person and Zoom webinar at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage at noon and via Zoom at 7 p.m.

• The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present its 2024 community read, “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir,” with musician, author and director Michelle Zauner at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, via Zoom. Go to the GPS Parent Series website for information and the link to this webinar.

• FUSE: Families United in Support of Excellence for all, especially students that identify as African American, Black or biracial and the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will host VaLarie Humphrey in a program titled “Own Your Own Future” This event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Glenbard South, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. Go to the GPS Parent Series website for details.

Go to the GPS Parent Series website for information and the links to these webinars.

To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glen-

as a cocktail waitress.

He owned the Tioga Club in Irving Park for about five or six years before opening Five Star in Lombard.

Curtis recounted how a property master for a film company had come into Five Star to buy soup, and then invited him to work for the TV show “Early Edition,” to provide food “props” for a wedding scene.

The props included 180 roasted chickens, Curtis said with a laugh, adding how that first “foot in the door” helped launch her husband’s career as a caterer and craft services provider to the Chicago film and TV industry.

She recalls he added the 4Stars Only craft services and food prop business around the late 1990s—although he had begun catering for private events while still at the Tioga Club—in order to keep the two businesses separate.

Some of Tom’s clientele included Walter Payton, Michael Jordan, Joan Cusack, Will Smith and Chuck Norris, according to Curtis, and he became friends with Kyle Chandler, the star of “Early Edition,” which was about a man who would read the newspaper the day before it was published, and try to prevent “terrible” events from happening—every day.

Curtis said Tom was the official chef for many NBC sports broadcast events, worked on the engagement

bard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ ross@glenbard.org or 630-942-7668.

Plum Library programs

The Journey Back: A VR Experience Saturday, Sept. 21, to Friday, Oct. 4, various hours. Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. Drop in to view one or both of the 15-minute films by checking in at the Adult Services Desk on the 2nd Floor. Please check the calendar at helenplum.org for available dates and times.

Morton Arboretum Photographic Society’s “Focus on Nature” Photography Exhibit Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. Exhibit runs: Friday, Sept 20, to Friday, Nov 1, during library hours. “Focus on Nature,” includes framed photographs showcasing the beauty and wonder of nature. During library hours, pick up a map in the Hub and enjoy artistic photographs throughout the building. Discover images captured at the Morton Arboretum and from around the world, emphasizing the wonder of trees, plants, animals, rocks, skies, and more.

Former Lombard resident Kim Curtis, wife of the late Tom Curtis, wrote a book about his career as a chef and caterer, and as a craft services provider for movies and TV shows being filmed in Chicago. The book, “A Chef’s Life by a Chef’s Wife,” is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites.

party scene in “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and also was involved in craft services for the movie “Ali,” starring Will Smith.

Curtis—who also helped out with the business as a bookkeeper and bartender, and in setting up computer systems—was herself modest about her husband’s connections to celebrities, adding that he also catered parties for sports figures, actors and other celebrities.

“He was pretty low key,” she continued, referring to his rubbing elbows with famous people.

“He was very professional. His friends and family didn’t even know some of these stories!” Curtis shared.

For 15 years, Tom also catered the Mother’s Day brunches in Lilacia Park for the Lombard Park District, and Curtis remembers the biggest event her husband catered was probably a New Year’s Eve party in Bensenville, serving 8,000 people.

Her husband retired around 2004 and for a time worked as a private chef for a Downers Grove insurance company, before the couple moved to North Carolina in 2006. He passed away in 2022.

Curtis said she had so many people wanting recipes for her husband’s dishes, saying two of his specialties were prime rib and barbecue baby back ribs.

“People were continually wanting a recipe for this, a recipe for that. I kind of got tired of doing it,” she quipped, which gave her the idea to write a book that would include some of his popular recipes.

Curtis said she found his “spec” book containing about 2,000 recipes, but “The only problem is, they’re huge quantities,” and it took a year or so to reduce them to more typical, manageable quantities—by experimenting with family, friends and coworkers.

She remembers finding, by pure chance, Tom’s recipe for cheesecake “on the last page of a little note pad” that she likely would have thrown away.

“This cheesecake recipe was the hardest one [but] the one everyone loved the most,” Curtis related. “It was hard [to reduce]. I will not lie to you!”

She said she also included some stories about her husband’s work as a caterer and craft services provider to the stars, including “people who

worked with him along the way,” such as servers and bartenders. Having sold about 150 books so far, Curtis said of what she hopes readers will get from book, “Really good food is my goal,” adding, “People enjoy the stories.”

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Man accused in road rage shooting Court grants

DuPage County State’s Attorney

Robert Berlin and Director of the Illinois State Police

Brendan Kelly have announced that Judge Demetrios Panoushis has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of opening fire on another automobile.

Nicholas Ortiz, 24, appeared in First Appearance Court and was charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at a person or vehicle (Class 1 felony).

On Aug. 31 at approximately 7:23 p.m., the victim was driving his 2022 Kia Sorento northbound on I-55 in the center lane. It is alleged that as the victim merged into the left lane, Ortiz, who was driving

Police Reports

The Addison and Bensenville police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison

Aug. 27

Darling R. Avila Guzaro, 22, of Addison, was charged with speeding 40-plus mph over the limit near Addison and Fullerton at 12:26 a.m.

Konrad J. Bednarski, 34, of Hickory Hills, was charged with DUI, DUI-drugs and improper lane usage in the 300 block of W. Irving Park at 1:27 p.m.

Aug. 26

A 38-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1100 block of Amelia at 12:15 a.m.

Aug. 25

A 51-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of S. Lincoln at 9:17 p.m.

state’s motion to detain

in the left lane, approached the victim at a high rate of speed.

It is alleged that Ortiz, who was driving a 2023 Kia Telluride, took an evasive maneuver to avoid a crash and drove on the shoulder. It is further alleged that Ortiz reentered the left lane, positioned himself behind the victim and near mile post 374 near Cass Avenue, fired three rounds from a Glock 43 through his own windshield at the victim’s car, striking the vehicle twice. It is alleged that after the shooting, the victim exited I-55 in Burr Ridge and Ortiz continued to follow him. It is further alleged that as Ortiz followed the victim, he called 911 and reported that the victim had tried to run him off the road.

After receiving the 911 call, Burr Ridge Police stopped both Ortiz and the victim at County Line Road and the entrance to I-55. It is further al-

Aug. 24

Raquel Calderon Araujo, 53, of Schaumburg, was charged with improper lane usage, no insurance and two counts of DUI near Route 53 and Lake at 2:10 a.m.

Artur R. Sikora, 32, of Bensenville, was charged with failure to reduce speed, driving while license expired and two counts of DUI near Lake and Swift at 6:19 a.m.

Marilyn B. Wenmouth, 82, of Addison, was charged with two counts of DUI and driving too fast for conditions near Villa and Fullerton at 9:42 p.m.

Aug. 23

Marco A. Arreola-Martinez, 39, of Addison, was charged with retail theft and obstructing an officer in the 300 block of N. Chestnut at 9:33 p.m.

Richard Scott Scherer, 54, of Winfield, was charged with aggravated assault/use of a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct near Pleasant Hill and Geneva at 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 22

Isaac Carbajal, 24, of Addison, was charged with violation of bail bond in the 700 block of Winthrop, Glendale Heights, at 12:33 a.m.

Aug. 21

Maria Gines, 42, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of DUI, im-

leged that officers recovered a loaded Glock 43 on the passenger seat of Ortiz’s vehicle under a backpack.

“The outrageous conduct alleged against Mr. Ortiz is extremely serious and will not be tolerated in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “In addition to allegedly shooting at another motorist, Mr. Ortiz’s alleged actions not only endangered the life of the victim as well as his own life, but also the lives of the motoring public.

“Thankfully, no one was injured or worse, as a result of Mr. Ortiz’s alleged actions. I would like to remind the public that if you find yourself involved in a traffic altercation, stay calm and don’t let your emotions get the better of you and if necessary, call 9-1-1.”

Ortiz’s next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 23 in front of Judge Joseph Bugos.

proper lane usage and no insurance near Lake and Marcus at 1:37 a.m.

Michael Soverino, 19, of Addison, was charged with obstructing a police officer, improper lane usage and a bicycle equipment violation in the 1-100 block of W. Lake at 7:09 p.m.

Bensenville

Sept. 4, 5:26 p.m. in the 1-100 block of W Irving Park Road, a pharmacy reported a male suspect took a box of basketball cards and possibly other items. The suspect was last seen heading westbound on Irving Park on foot. The area checked, unable to locate anyone matching description provided.

Sept. 3, 11:59 a.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., a complainant reported an unknown suspect stole his dealer plate and the mufflers from the vehicle.

Sept. 1, 10:41 p.m. in the 100 block of George St., Agustin I. Barrera, 33, of Bensenville, was arrested for battery on four counts.

Aug. 31, 7:20 a.m. in the 100 block of S. Franzen St., a complainant reported his motorcycle stolen by an unknown suspect.

Aug. 30, 6:45 p.m. in the 100 block of Foley St., a complainant reported her checking/savings accounts had been compromised by an unauthorized Zelle transactions totalling $6,000.

Fall Gardeners Corner

Gardeners Corner is a quarterly newsletter of syndicated columns from University of Illinois Extension experts around the state.

Each issue highlights best practices that will make houseplants, landscapes, or gardens shine in any season.

Current and past issues are available at go.illinois. edu/GardenersCorner. See the fall issue topics and throwback seasonal features linked below.

• Five fall tips for cool-season lawn care

• Garden into fall with tips, plants built for seasonal design

• Consider plants with winter interest in landscapes

• The quest of growing wonderberries

Additional featured content

• Stretch out the growing season with fall planted salad greens

• The Garden Scoop Blog: Making a fall gardening checklist

• Good Growing: Pesticide Pitfalls: Common misuses and what to do if you’ve made a mistake

Join the Gardener’s Corner email list at go.illinois. edu/GCsubscribe for direct access to timely tips.

Writer: Jenna Braasch, media communications coordinator, Illinois Extension.

District 88 Foundation plans ‘Gathering at the Grapevine’ fundraiser

The District 88 Foundation invites all parents/guardians, alumni, staff, community members and friends to attend its inaugural Gathering at the Grapevine fundraiser to support a great cause. Join the Foundation for an evening of cocktails, food, musical entertainment and good company on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2-5 p.m. at DeVine Wine and Cocktail Bar, 339 E. Kenilworth Ave. in Villa Park.

Tickets include ...

• Access to the wine tasting

• An array of charcuterie and dessert items

• Live music by Johnny On The Box and That Other Guy

• A wine/spirit pull

• A split-the-pot raffle drawing

• Other raffle prize drawings, including floral centerpieces made by ATHS students

• Artwork for sale, created by District 88 students and staff members

PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be 21 years or older to attend this event.

Tickets are available at dupage88.net/ GatheringAtTheGrapevine2024. Proceeds benefit the students of School District 88.

Early-bird tickets: $40 before Friday, Sept. 20

Regular tickets: $50 after Sept. 20 and at the door

Designated driver tickets: $25 (no alcohol)

The first 50 registrants will receive a souvenir glass.

Sponsors, donations needed

Sponsorships are available and donations of raffle items are sought. In addition, the foundation is looking for bottles of wine and spirits to feature during the fundraiser. To become a sponsor or to provide a donation, visit dupage88.net/GrapevineSponsorPacket/2024.

Crosstown

Flag Football coming Friday, Sept. 13

It’s football season, and District 88 invites all stakeholders to attend the District 88 Crosstown Games between the Willowbrook Warriors and the Addison Trail Blazers on Friday, Sept. 13.

The evening will feature the District 88 Crosstown Flag Football Games at 5 p.m. for junior varsity followed at 6 p.m. for varsity. Then at 7:30 p.m., the District 88 Crosstown Tackle Football Game takes place.

The teams will take to the gridiron at Willowbrook, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave. in Villa Park.

Just before the varsity tackle football game begins (about 7:15 p.m.), there will be an introduction of local community leaders, dignitaries, service groups, first responders and veterans.

For more information, contact Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989.

D88 holds first update meeting for stakeholders

On Tuesday, Sept. 3, District 88 hosted a district update meeting for parents/guardians and students. During the meeting, Addison Trail, Willowbrook and District 88 administrators, as well as District 88 Board of Education members, shared the following important information:

• District 88’s updated strategic plan and corresponding online dashboard

• Areas of focus for the 2024-25 school year

• College and career pathway opportunities for District 88 students, including:

• A new “What’s Your E?” initiative

• An Alumni Career Showcase

• An updated alumni database

• How to access information about the curricular offerings at District 88

• Details about Advanced Placement (AP), Dual-Credit and Transcripted Courses, as well as classes available through Technology Center of DuPage (TCD)

• 2024-25 assessment details

• Academic supports available for District 88 students

• District 88’s commitment to elevating academic literacy

• District 88’s commitment to celebrating/recognizing biliteracy as an asset

• Mental health and social-emo-

tional supports

• Student program initiatives

• Transportation updates

• Safety and security updates and reminders

• Facility updates for 2024-25 and 2025-26

• How to stay connected with District 88, including groups for parents/ guardians and community members

• Marketing materials with important/helpful information about the district and schools

• Throughout the school year, District 88 hosts update meetings to communicate and connect with parents/guardians and students. This is an opportunity to meet with administrators and Board of Education members to discuss the school year and future plans, as well as a chance to participate in a question-and-answer session. See details below.

• 2024-25 District 88 Update Meeting dates:

- Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

- April 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

• Families will receive an e-mail with details before each meeting, including the link to register.

• An interpreter will be present during the meetings to share the information in Spanish.

• Previous meetings can be viewed online at dupage88.net/SchoolUpdates.

Nicholas Oritz

Lombard Police Department announces Labor Day

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign results

To ensure safer roadways during the Labor Day weekend, the Lombard Police Department collaborated with law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners across the state for the annual Labor Day traffic safety campaign. Throughout the campaign, officers focused on enforcing laws to protect the community, resulting in the following actions:

• 1 DUI (driving under the influence) arrest

• 91 seat belt violations

• 11 child safety seat citations

• 29 speeding citations

• 30 distracted driving citations

• 35 other moving/non-moving violations

3 traffic-related arrests (e.g., driving without a valid license, driving with a suspended or revoked license)

• 1 vehicle forfeiture

As part of this effort, the Lombard Police Department also conducted a roadside safety

Coming events

Villa Park Library programs

Come to Lufkin Park, located at 1000 Ardmore Ave. in Villa Park, on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. to watch

“Open Season” (©Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., 2006: PG, 87 min.). The movie will begin once it is dark enough. Bring a blanket or chairs to Lufkin Park to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen. Note: In case of inclement weather, the movies will be held indoors at the Villa Park Public Library, located at 305 S. Ardmore Ave.

Information on Type 2 diabetes Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. presented by Endeavor Health. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes causes, symptoms, and more. Helpful lifestyle practices to support your diabetes management efforts will be shared as well. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Flu shots, Covid

boosters Sept. 13

When: Sept. 13, 3-5 p.m. Where: State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock’s District Office, 28 S. Villa, Villa Park. Shots will be administered by professionals from Jewel-Osco for ages 3 and older. Please present your insurance card and ID to receive your shot. For more information, call our office at 630-415-3520 or email JaxWest.D46@gmail.com.

Lombard Service League

annual Kick Off Dinner

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

checkpoint on Roosevelt Road on Friday, Aug. 30. During the checkpoint, officers stopped vehicles at predetermined intervals to check for violations, resulting in the following enforcement actions:

• 29 seat belt citations

• 5 child safety seat citations

• 2 distracted driving citations

• 1 citation for possession of cannabis

• 1 citation for possession of open alcohol

• 15 other moving/non-moving violations

• 4 traffic-related arrests (e.g., driving without a valid license, driving with a suspended or revoked license)

“Through our Labor Day enforcement efforts, we have taken important steps to make our roads safer and to remind drivers that impaired driving is never acceptable,” said Sgt. Tom Balsitis.

The campaign was made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

booth nationally and internationally. Anyone wishing to attend the Kick Off Dinner or who would like more information about the club, please email us at info@lombardserviceleague.org or call 630-988-0625.

IDFPR coming to Lombard

If you’re having trouble getting a professional license from the State of Illinois, help is on the way. The office of state Rep. Terra Costa Howard is bringing the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to Lombard. From 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, they will be at the Helen Plum Library, 411 S. Main St., to provide on-the-spot assistance with your professional license application. IDFPR staff will be on hand to help with new applications and renewals and to untangle delays with existing applications. For more information, please reach out to Costa Howard’s office at 630-8129292 or Reptch42@gmail.com.

Food truck fundraiser Sept. 14

The Lombard Historical Society (LHS), in collaboration with Brew Avenue Events, invites you to our 3rd annual Food Truck Social Fund-

raiser on Saturday, Sept. 14. Join us from 4-9 p.m. at 23 W. Maple St., Lombard, for a family-friendly event featuring a variety of exciting activities for all ages. Admission tickets are $10 for Early Eater access (4-5 p.m.) and $5 for General Admission (5-9 p.m.) if purchased before Sept. 9. After that date, ticket prices will increase by $2. Children aged 12 and under can attend for free. Please note that food and drink tickets are sold separately. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Lombard Historical Society and support our efforts to preserve Lombard’s history. Visit lombardhistory.org for details.

Versiti blood drive

Sept. 13: National University of Health Sciences, 200 E. Roosevelt Road, Lombard, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Gym. Be entered for a chance to win two tickets for a VIP experience to your favorite hometown football team. Call 630-723-2589. Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. Bring a photo ID. Call 800-7TOGIVE or visit www.versiti.org/IL to register.

Obituary

JEFFREY B. MEADOWS, 61

Jeffrey B. Meadows, aged 61, passed away on August 28, 2024, from a very rare reaction to the treatment for his cancer.

He is survived by his favorite wife, Michelle (Weiler); daughters McKenzie and Shannon; mother Gwendolyn (Hyatt); brothers James, Dave (Victoria), Doug (Karen), Rick (Cindy); mother-in-law Jeanne; father-in-law Robert (Marlene); brothers-in-law Steve (Karen), Kevin (Jennifer), Keith (Colleen); and 21 nieces and nephews.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father Robert Meadows.

Jeffrey was a graduate of OPRF High School and Washburn Trade School and has been a proud member of the carpenter’s union for over 40 years.

He loved pointing out the different buildings and locations he worked at throughout the city and area, notably Comiskey Park, Michael Jordan’s home and the Obama Presidential Center.

Jeff and Michelle were coming up to their 31st wedding anniversary for which she agreed to stay stateside to celebrate.

He patiently put up with many of her ideas.

While he begrudgingly went on the many trips (none of which was to Wisconsin) he would admit to others that he did have a good time (even the trip to Kenya).

Jeff was a dedicated father to his girls, both of whom he was immensely proud. A sweet girl dad, he supported them in all of their endeavors, patiently explaining how things worked and how to use a power drill.

He taught the girls that being on time was “being late” and to always dress for the weather, even though

he rarely wore shorts. One of his favorite things was being in the Two Rivers Nation/Indian Princess program with them, from camp outs to derby car races to Christmas Tree sales.

Jeff was always willing to help family and friends out. He would show up and get to work (no small talk allowed), ensuring that whatever he was working on was level, solid and staying put.

Jeff enjoyed riding his e-bike along the Prairie Path for miles on end. He was an artist who enjoyed making stained glass pieces for family and friends whose windows are filled with his work. He was a secret Green Bay Packers fan and he loved NASCAR (go #24), attending many of the races at Chicagoland Speedway with Michelle. He enjoyed attending his nieces’ and nephews’ many activities – a regular presence in the stands. For a man who did not like drama, he loved the series Gold Rush. He was not a fan of email and paperwork but he learned.

Jeff was the epitome of the phrase “still waters run deep”. He was such a steady force; listening patiently to the women in his life and supporting them. He was a person who could be counted on and he made things work, all the while ensuring it was safe.

He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Two Rivers Nation in Lombard. Checks can be mailed to: Two Rivers Nation, 48 W. Crystal Ave., Lombard, IL 60148.

A celebration of Jeff will be held on Sunday October 13th, location and time to be determined. Please check the Caring Bridge website later for details.

Lexington Square holds inaugural pet adoption event

Lexington Square Senior Living in Lombard organized and hosted its first Dog Days of Summer pet adoption event recently. Lexington Square partnered with Plainfield-based Starfish Animal Rescue, which provided eight to nine dogs and six cats for the event it currently has available for adoption. Renee Cerveny, senior vice president of senior living at Lexington who volunteers at Starfish, approached Starfish with having an adoption event at Lexington. “I just thought it would be a good thing to bring into Lexington,” said Cerveny. “Most of the residents have had pets in their lives. I know I’ve talked to a lot of residents that have rescued pets in the past.” Cerveny noted that the Hinsdale Humane Society comes in every month with dogs for pet therapy. “Seniors and pets have a strong connection,” she said. Lexington residents can adopt dogs or cats, but Lexington does have a weight restriction on dogs. Although there were no adoptions of the dogs or cats that day, Cerveny said there was interest in knowing about how to adopt an animal through Starfish Animal Rescue. The pet who arguably stole the show during the event was Oreo, an affectionate four-month-old pit bull mix. Oreo is shown above with two ladies who were visitors at the event. Cats also were available for adoption. One of the cats available is shown at right. Her name is Top Banana, a four-month-old domestic shorthair. In another photo, top right, from left to right, is Alicia Jepsen (holding Oreo), who serves as a foster for Starfish Animal Rescue; Carlos Bernal, Lexington Square executive director; Suzanne Derrick, Starfish Animal Rescue foster; and Renee Cerveny.

Lombard Police Department offers free car seat inspections at Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday

The Lombard Police Department will be offering free car seat inspections and education to parents and caregivers from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Lombard Park District’s Touch-A-Truck event.

Certified Car Seat Safety Technicians from the Lombard Police Department will be on hand to assist with car seat installations, ensuring that all child seats are properly and securely fitted in vehicles. This service is offered free of charge to the community.

“We are committed to keeping children safe, and ensuring proper car seat installation is a critical part of that effort,” said Sgt. Tom Balsitis. “By partnering with the Lombard Park District at their Touch-A-Truck event, we hope to reach and assist even more local families.”

In Illinois, children are required to use an appropriate car or booster seat until the age of eight and remain in a rear-facing seat until at least age two.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) further recommends that children remain in their car seats until they exceed the height and weight limits specified by the manufacturer, which often extends beyond age two for rear-facing seats and beyond age eight for booster seats.

The Touch-A-Truck event will be hosted by the Lombard Park District this Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lombard Common Park. The event features a sensory-friendly hour from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and children will have the opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles, including police cars, fire trucks, and dump trucks. For more event information, visit www.lombardparks.com/ touch-a-truck. For questions regarding the car seat safety inspections, contact the Lombard Police Department at (630) 873-4400.

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Maple Street Concerts welcomes Sage Christie and Heather Styka Sept 15

Maple Street Concert’s 40th year begins with a co-bill of two extraordinary singer-songwriters: Sage Christie and Heather Styka. Both are two-time Kerrville New Folk finalists (Sage in 2022 and 2023; Heather in 2015 and 2017). The concert takes place at the historic Maple Street Chapel, 200 S Main St., Lombard on Sunday, Sept. 15 and 3 p.m.; tickets are $20.

Sage Christie (formerly Siena Christie) has enchanted audiences nationwide with their stunningly clear voice and image-rich narrative songwriting. Drawing comparisons to Alison Krauss, Janis Ian, and Joni Mitchell, Christine is currently working with Grammy-winning producer David Seitz on an album of their most compellingly candid songs yet, Little Deaths, set for release in Fall 2024.

“I love storybooks and fairytales,” admits Christie “I thought maybe I’d grow out of it one day, but I never did. I still prefer fairy-tales over grown-up fiction. So I decided to write my own, in the form of an album. That’s Little Deaths. It’s a chapter book, and across eight songs it tells a story that still feels magical to me, except that it really happened.

“So it’s both a fairy-tale and a memoir. Touring with these songs, honing the way I deliver them, and

watching audiences respond has been incredibly uplifting and fulfilling to me. I can’t wait to finish the album and release it into the world. Meanwhile, I’m so excited to share these songs—and the stage with Heather—at Maple Street Concerts.”

Originally from Portland, Christie now calls Asheville, N.C., home. Christie is making a Chicagoland debut at Maple Street Concerts.

Chicago gem Heather Styka returns to Maple Street where she performed in 2013 alongside Mark Dvorak. With a heartfelt croon reminiscent of Billie Holiday or Patsy Cline, Styka blends folk’s lyrical intricacy with a catchy, melodic pop sensibility and the grit of classic country. Her songs are smart, disarming, and cut to the truth with gutsy vulnerability.

Her live shows are intimate and candid, akin to late-night conversation peppered with quirky humor and confessional storytelling. She is currently recording her sixth full-length studio album.

“As a teenage songwriter, Chicagoland venues like Maple Street Chapel gave me my first experiences of folk music and changed the course of my life and career as a musician,” shares Styka. “From nationally touring performers to holiday sing-alongs, I fell in love with the community and the

energy of the space—especially the beautiful acoustics and remarkable woodwork. Coming back to Maple Street feels like coming home.

Styka ( www.heatherstyka.com is a powerful songwriter.

“I’m really looking forward to sharing songs with them in such a wonderful venue,” she said.

“The pairing of incredible songwriters is compelling to watch as they

inspire, and play off each other. Both Sage and Heather are exceptional writers, and with their vocal prowess, this show will be truly unique: enriching, uplifting, thought-provoking, and feel-good,” said Melissa Dagenhart, concert presenter and consultant for Maple Street Concerts. “Although they know each other, this will be their first time performing on a co-bill together. I’ve been a fan of

Heather’s for over a decade, and I only just discovered Sage a few years ago.”

Advance tickets are $21.25 online (with processing fee) and pre-sales end at noon on the day of show. Door sales are cash or check only, pending availability. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. All sales are final—no refunds or exchanges. www.maplestreetconcerts. org.

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Secretary of state enlists high schoolers to encourage organ donation

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By Andrew Adams CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The secretary of state’s office is launching a new program to enlist Illinois high schoolers to promote organ donation.

The organ and tissue donation registry, a voluntary database administered by the secretary of state, catalogs peoples’ wishes regarding organ donation after death.

On Sept. 3, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his office was creating the Lifesaving Education and Awareness on Donation, or LEAD, program, which will designate student “ambassadors” for organ and tissue donation.

These students, under the supervision of a faculty member at their high school, will create awareness campaigns and engage in other efforts to support donor registrations, particularly among young people.

Students in the new program will be eligible for service-hour credits that can fulfill volunteering requirements at some schools and honors programs. Students who volunteer 20 hours to the program will receive a certificate from the secretary of state.

ing to the organ donation program’s website LifeGoesOn.com

Teen organ donor registration has expanded since 2018, when a state law opened the donor registry to 16and 17-year-olds.

Despite this, Illinois has experienced a 38 percent decrease in the number of new organ donor registrations among 16- to 21-year-olds over the past 10 years with 2023 seeing the lowest registrations in the decade, according to Giannoulias’ office.

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“Today you have an opportunity, without impacting your lives at all, to truly save lives,” Giannoulis told students at a news conference.

These volunteer activities might include operating registration tables at schools, passing out awareness pins, writing newsletters or articles for school papers, or speaking at community events.

Students and teachers can bring the program to their schools by go-

“We don’t really have the data to inform us as to why it is,” Giannoulis said. “We’ve looked at it, thought about it, and there are a million contributing factors.”

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Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Overall participation in labor unions has declined in recent years in Illinois, although the state has seen an increase in successful unionization efforts for the second year in a row.

That’s according to the State of the

Unions 2024 report, the latest installment in an annual review of unionization in Illinois and the U.S. by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the University of Illinois’ Project for Middle Class Renewal. ILEPI is a nonprofit research organization with a board of directors that’s closely tied to

organized labor.

The study found that Illinois saw 86 successful union petitions in 2023, up from 67 the year before. Those are the two highest totals in a 10-year period dating back to 2014. The prior eight years ranged from 25 to 62 successful petitions.

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“When you see a couple of positive years where you’re seeing growth in in numbers, it does suggest that there’s some change in the labor market, there’s some change in worker attitudes, there’s some change in the strategy of union organizers,” Robert Bruno, a report co-author and director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal said in an interview. “It all suggests a positive turn.”

The successful petitions led to 4,399 additional workers being unionized in 2023, down from 9,497 in 2022.

“That’s from coffee shops to hospitals to cannabis producers to topranked universities,” said Frank Manzo, a report co-author and economist with ILEPI, said. “You know, private and nonprofit workers successfully organized dozens of workplaces, showing that the labor movement is gaining traction in new and emerging industries.”

Despite the increase in private sector unionization efforts, the percentage of Illinois’ workforce that is unionized dropped below 13 percent for the first time in the 10-year period surveyed. At 12.8 percent, Illinois had the 13th-highest unionization rate among all states. A total of 707,829 people in Illinois were unionized in 2023, down from nearly 847,000 in 2015.

The public sector unionization rate has declined by a total of 4.1 percentage points since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision in Janus vs. AFSCME, from 52.1 percent to 48 percent. That ruling put an end to public sector unions being able to charge fees to individuals who benefit from union representation but choose not to join the union.

Those fees, often referred to as “fair share” fees, helped unions better negotiate wage and benefit structures for all employees, regardless of whether they are part of the union. Without them, Manzo said, unions are required to represent those individuals without compensation.

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lic sector that was sparked by a 2018 Supreme Court decision,” Manzo said.

Another contributor to union participation decline is that the economy has added jobs in sectors with “low union densities,” like management, professional services, e-commerce and the gig economy, he said. At the same time, careers with long-standing union ties, such as mining and manufacturing, have either grown more slowly or “been lost altogether,” he said.

But he added that other states, including many surrounding Illinois, have enacted “right-to-work” laws, which create “Janus-like conditions” in the private sector.

Illinois’ Workers’ Rights Amendment—an amendment to the state constitution that was approved by voters in 2022—“effectively bans those socalled right-to-work laws from ever coming to the state,” Manzo said.

“And the data show that states that protect workers rights, like Illinois, have higher wages, faster wage growth and stronger unions compared to those that have weakened collective bargaining rights,” he said.

While Illinois’ unionization rate was 12.8 percent in 2023, nearby states that have right-to-work laws—Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin—had rates ranging from 7.1 percent to 8.8 percent.

Average hourly earnings in Illinois were $36.82 in 2023, compared to rates of $28.82 to $31.84 in the four neighboring right-to-work states, although Illinois’ cost of living is generally higher than in those states, which don’t have a city comparable to Chicago’s size.

Illinois’ wage growth from 2017 to 2023 was an average of 4.6 percent higher than those four states, based on the study’s review of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Current Population Survey data. Unionized Illinois workers earn about 12.6 percent more than non-union workers, per the same analysis.

The study found Black workers, men, military veterans, and workers with master’s degrees have the highest unionization rates in Illinois.

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Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen said that the fleet electrification is part of the village’s efforts to encourage electric vehicle adoption.

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Gov. JB Pritzker and officials from electric utility Commonwealth Edison on Sept. 3 presented the village of Skokie, a Chicago suburb near the city’s northwest side, with a $45,000 rebate check to help fund the village’s efforts to “electrify” its vehicle fleet.

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It is one of the first municipalities to receive funding through ComEd’s beneficial electrification plan. That plan, alongside others outlining the company’s efforts to strengthen the electric grid and keep electricity bills manageable, is required by the state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

The village was among the first group of municipalities to participate in the EV Readiness Program at the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. That program lays out actions that cities can take, like changing zoning requirements, parking rules and permitting procedures to make it easier to switch to an electric vehicle.

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“Reaching our state’s EV goals requires more than just individual consumer choices-it means municipalities, school districts, and other organizations also commit to EVs as we fundamentally reassess the landscape of clean transportation in Illinois,” Pritzker said in a news release.

Since launching in February, the company said it has offered rebates for more than 1,600 new charging ports and 109 new fleet vehicles in

ComEd’s rebate program—and the state law requiring it—is part of the state’s broader efforts at encouraging electric vehicle adoption and courting the electric vehicle industry.

Last week, the governor announced the 13th incentive package offered to a company through the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles program. Ymer Technology, a Swedish manufacturing firm specializing in cooling technology, is set to receive $2.9 million in tax incentives through the program while creating 33 jobs.

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Blazers vs. Warriors

Addison Trail’s girls cross-country team faced Willowbrook in last week’s dual meet at Lombard Common. The Blazers earned a narrow 26-31 victory over the Warriors in the meet’s team competition. One photo from the Sept. 3 meet shows Addison Trail junior Zuzanna Kwasniewski (above left), who completed the 3-mile race in a second-place time of 22 minutes, 5.57 seconds. Another photo shows (below - left to right) two Blazers—senior Alessandra Gutierrez and sophomore Danielle Marcinkowski—side by side as they approach the finish line. Marcinkowski delivered a third-place time of 22:37.54, while Gutierrez (22:37.93) finished fourth. One more photo shows Addison Trail senior Katelyn Ford (above right), who completed the race in a fifth-place time of 22:55.00.

Rams beat the Royals

Glenbard East’s girls tennis team defeated Larkin 6-1 in an Upstate Eight Conference West Division dual meet in Lombard on Sept. 5. Senior Taylor Kowallis of the Rams is pictured during her 6-1, 6-0 victory in the meet’s No. 1 singles match. Sophomore Jenna Pope provided Glenbard East with a 6-1, 6-2 win in the No. 2 singles match. The Rams’ No. 1 doubles team of juniors Cynthia Garcia and Anaanya Kharbanda posted a 6-3, 6-2 victory. Glenbard East’s No. 2 doubles duo of sophomores Marija Cheeks and Abby Leahy prevailed 6-0, 6-0. Glenbard East’s tandem of sophomores Ava Ebner and Fiona Fitch delivered a 6-0, 6-2 triumph in the No. 3 doubles match.

Sophomore Audrey Tragasz and freshman Sarina Parker secured a 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 4 doubles.

The Rams began last week’s action with a 4-3 UEC East Division victory over West Chicago in Lombard on Sept. 3. Kowallis earned a 6-2, 6-3 win in the meet’s No. 1 singles match. Garcia and Kharbanda teamed up to post a 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles. Ebner and Fitch earned a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory in the No. 3 doubles contest. Tragasz and sophomore Maguire Keating cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 4 doubles. One day after beating West Chicago, the Rams dropped a 7-0 decision to Lake Park in a non-conference match in Lombard.

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West Aurora outscores Glenbard East 45-20

Rams’ season continues with this Friday’s home game against Bartlett

The Glenbard East football team dropped to 1-1 after Friday night’s 45-20 loss to West Aurora in Lombard.

The Rams, who opened their 2024 season with a thrilling 30-23 victory at Willowbrook on Aug. 30, could not keep pace with the high-scoring Blackhawks in Friday’s battle, which took place in clear and cool conditions.

West Aurora (2-0) took the lead

early in the first quarter. The Rams received the game’s opening kickoff and started their drive from their own 4-yard line. On the third play of the drive, the Blackhawks intercepted a pass at the Rams’ 30-yard line and returned the ball to the 15-yard line. A few plays later, West Aurora scored on a 15-yard touchdown pass. The extra-point kick gave the Blackhawks a 7-0 lead with 9:38 left in the first quarter.

Broncos jump to 2-0 with a 21-0 win over Hillcrest

After a scoreless first half, Montini takes control with three second-half touchdowns; Vince Irion delivers the Broncos’ last TD with a 56-yard interception return

The Montini Catholic football team raised its record to 2-0 following Friday night’s 21-0 victory over Hillcrest in Lombard.

The Broncos and Hillcrest (0-2) were deadlocked at 0-0 at halftime. Montini scored the game’s first touchdown in the third quarter. The Broncos added two more touchdowns during the fourth quarter.

Through two games, Montini has not allowed any points. The Broncos opened their season with a dominant 49-0 home victory over Chicago’s Hyde Park Academy on Aug. 30.

Montini broke the scoreless tie with the Hawks with a 59-yard drive in the third quarter. The drive concluded with a 23-yard touchdown pass from sophomore Israel Abrams to senior Isaiah Mason with about eight minutes left in the quarter. Mason was wide open in the middle of the field when he caught Abrams’ pass near the Hawks’ 7-yard line and proceeded into the end zone.

Senior Owen Berberich added the extra-point kick to push Montini’s lead to 7-0.

Senior Max Bell of the Broncos ended a Hillcrest drive when he intercepted a pass near the Montini goal line early in the fourth quarter. Bell returned the ball to the Broncos’ 31-yard line. A personal foul against the Hawks on the return led to Montini starting its offensive drive at its own 46-yard line.

Moments later, senior JoJo James of the Broncos broke a 28yard run from the 50-yard line to the Hawks’ 22-yard line. James completed the drive with a 5-yard touchdown run with 8:17 left in the third quarter. Berberich added the extra-point kick to boost Montini’s lead to 14-0.

The Rams responded in explosive fashion, as senior Amonte Cook returned the ensuing kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. Cook, who could not find any running room on the game’s opening kickoff, fielded the next kick and raced down the sideline in front of his cheering Glenbard East teammates.

Sophomore kicker Moises Velazquez made the extra-point kick after Cook’s return to even the score at 7-7 with 9:15 to play in the opening quarter.

Cook’s kickoff return of about 60 yards in the closing seconds of the Aug. 30 contest at Willowbrook set up the Rams’ winning touchdown in the season opener. Immediately after Cook’s return to the Warriors’ 23-yard line, Glenbard East took a 28-23 lead on a touchdown pass from junior Michael Nee to junior Muhammad Musleh.

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Senior Vince Irion (No. 11) of the Montini Catholic football team is pictured during his 56yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game against Hillcrest in Lombard. Montini and the visiting Hawks were tied at 0-0 at halftime. The Broncos scored one touchdown in the third quarter and added two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to post a 21-0 victory. Irion’s defensive score provided Montini’s third and final touchdown of the night. The Broncos improved to 2-0 with Friday’s victory. Montini will travel to Chicago to battle Marist (2-0) this Friday.

James gained 112 rushing yards on nine carries during Friday’s victory. Mason provided four receptions for 81 yards.

The Blackhawks didn’t need much time to regain the lead in Friday’s contest. A lengthy kickoff return to the Rams’ 36-yard line put West Aurora in position for its next touchdown. The extra-point kick pushed the Blackhawks to a 14-7 lead with 6:42 remaining in the first quarter.

West Aurora padded its lead with a 34-yard touchdown pass with 9:41 to play in the second quarter. The extra-point kick raised the Blackhawks’ lead to 21-7. West Aurora maintained that 21-7 advantage at

halftime.

The Blackhawks made a 44-yard return of the second-half kickoff. West Aurora then needed only three plays to cap a 27-yard scoring drive. An 8-yard touchdown run and the extra-point kick boosted the Blackhawks’ lead to 28-7 with 11:05 left in the third quarter.

Glenbard East scored the game’s next 13 points to cut West Aurora’s lead to 28-20. Cook caught a short pass from Nee and slashed across the field for a 41-yard touchdown reception with 9:54 to play in the third quarter. Velazquez made the extra-point kick to trim the Blackhawks’ lead to 28-14.

On the next play from scrimmage, Glenbard East junior Orlando Hoye recovered a West Aurora fumble inside the Blackhawks’ 30-yard line. Moments later, on a fourth-and-12 play, Nee lofted a high pass to senior Chris Renford, who battled a defender and made the catch near the goal line. Renford tumbled into the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown reception that cut the Blackhawks’ lead to 28-20 with 8:15 to play in the third quarter. West Aurora then blocked the extra-point kick.

The Blackhawks closed the game with a 17-0 run. A 33-yard touchdown pass with about four minutes left in the third quarter helped West Aurora to a 35-20 lead by the end of that quarter. The Blackhawks added a 28-yard field goal with about 10

minutes remaining in the game. West Aurora scored its sixth and final touchdown of the night on a 53-yard run with 3:27 to play.

Glenbard East will continue its season with this Friday’s home game against Bartlett (0-2). The Hawks have not scored in their first two games. They began their season with a 17-0 loss to Glenbard North on Aug. 30. On Friday, Bartlett suffered a 31-0 loss at Lake Park.

West Aurora and Bartlett are both members of the Upstate Eight Conference’s seven-team West Division. Glenbard East is one of seven teams in the Upstate Eight Conference’s East Division. Before this season, the conference included 10 teams. Four teams (West Aurora, Elmwood Park, Ridgewood and Riverside-Brookfield) joined the conference this season. The Upstate Eight Conference now features a pair of seven-team divisions.

The six teams that join the Rams in the East Division include three of the conference’s newcomers (Elmwood Park, Ridgewood and Riverside-Brookfield), along with Glenbard South, Fenton and West Chicago.

Glenbard East will complete its nine-game regular season with six straight games against its East Division opponents. The Rams will play their first intra-division game of 2024 on Sept. 20, when they will face Elmwood Park in Lombard.

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Glenbard East’s football team slipped to 1-1 following Friday night’s 45-20 loss to West Aurora in Lombard. The Rams trailed the visiting Blackhawks 21-7 at halftime. West Aurora scored early in the second half to take a 28-7 lead. Glenbard East scored 13 straight points to reduce the Blackhawks’ lead to 28-20. West Aurora closed the game with a 17-0 run. One photo from the contest shows Glenbard East senior running back Valentino Heredia (No. 24 - above left), who rushed for 45 yards on 12 carries. Another pho-

Freese (No. 14 - above right), who made seven receptions for 37 yards.

Rams’ season continues with this Friday’s home game against Bartlett.

Montini battles

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The Montini Catholic girls volleyball team faced Timothy Christian in last week’s match in Lombard. The visiting Trojans defeated the Broncos 25-18, 25-22 in the Sept. 5 contest. Montini’s season record dropped to 3-4 with the loss. Senior Izzie Evenson bashed seven kills for the Broncos in their loss to Timothy Christian. She is pictured above while kneeling to keep a ball in play. Junior Francesca Lorenzo provided six kills for Montini, while sophomore Moira Quirk hit three kills. One more photo from the match shows Montini sophomore Madison Goetz (No. 6 - below) celebrating after her team won a point late in the second game. The Broncos fell to 3-7 after suffering three losses at Friday’s four-team event at Lyons Township. Montini lost to Lyons Township, Loyola Academy and Normal West on Friday.

Rams’ girls and boys teams race at invite at Lyons Township

Glenbard East’s girls and boys cross-country teams competed in Saturday morning’s Mike Kuharic Invitational at Lyons Township High School’s south campus in Western Springs. The Rams ran to a 10th-place finish in the team standings of the 15team girls race. Glenbard East posted an 18th-place finish in the invitational’s 22-team boys race.

Senior Elena Kosorog of the Rams raced to a seventh-place finish in Saturday’s 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) girls race, which she completed in 19 minutes, 11.86 seconds. Glenbard East freshman Teigan O’Donnell (20:12.59) delivered a 15th-place finish in the race, which included 102 runners.

Junior Kathleen Nevels (22:15.06; 54th), sophomore Sophia Demarchi (22:55.46; 75th) and sophomore Evelynne Barry (22:59.76; 76th) rounded out the Rams’ top five finishers in Saturday’s girls race.

Glenbard East junior Mason Hephner provided the Rams’ best finish in Saturday’s 5-kilometer boys race, which he completed in a 39th-place

time of 16 minutes, 31.9 seconds. Seniors Miles DePhillips (17:35.94) and Leo Contreras (17:38.85) finished 79th and 80th, respectively, for the Rams. The race featured 145 finishers.

Broncos’ boys team runs to victory at Harvest Christian Academy

The Montini Catholic boys and girls cross-country teams raced in Saturday morning’s Harvest Christian Academy Fall Classic in Elgin. The Broncos won the team title in the eight-team boys competition. Montini placed third in the standings of the seven-team girls event.

Senior Nolan Ferris of the Broncos won the individual title in Saturday’s boys race. Montini junior Sydney Gertsen raced to a first-place finish in Saturday’s girls race.

Ferris completed the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) boys race in a winning time of 16 minutes, 37.03 seconds.

Sophomore Nino Pesola of the Broncos delivered a second-place time of 17:06.92.

Montini senior Conor Kaefer (17:44.69) posted an eighth-place finish. Sophomore Adriel Garcia (17:50.99) contributed a 10th-place finish for the Broncos. Montini sophomore Owen Ferris (17:56.34) landed in 11th place to complete the Broncos’ winning team score of 32 (1+2+8+10+11).

Montini sophomore Gavin Conway (18:14.27) turned in a 15th-place finish, while junior Sean Buckley (18:28.75) placed 20th for the Broncos.

Gertsen raced to a victory in Saturday’s 5-kilometer girls race with her first-place finishing time of 19:00.56. Junior Ashlynn Lindt (19:47.32) earned a fourth-place finish for the Broncos.

Montini sophomore Rosie Callaghan (23:24.11) finished 23rd in Saturday’s girls race. Senior Annalee DeFeo (23:25.84) landed in 25th place for the Broncos. Montini freshman Gia Csoke (24:52.38) finished 44th to complete the Broncos’ scoring lineup in the race.

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Abrams completed four of eight pass attempts for 70 yards and one touchdown. Senior Gaetano Carbonara completed three passes for 26 yards.

Senior Vince Irion delivered a defensive touchdown for the Broncos when he intercepted a Hillcrest pass and raced 56 yards for a touchdown with a little more than five minutes remaining in the game. Berberich tacked on his third extra-

point kick of the night to close out the scoring.

In addition to sealing Montini’s victory with his interception and return for a touchdown, Vince Irion made a team-leading 13 tackles. His twin brother—senior Nick Irion— contributed 12 tackles. Senior Jaxon Lane provided 10 tackles and caused a Hillcrest fumble. Seniors JC Hayes and Jeremiah Peterson contributed nine and eight tackles, respectively.

Senior Sean Hubeny made six tackles.

Montini will play its first road game of the season this Friday. The Broncos will travel to Chicago to battle a challenging opponent— Marist (2-0).

The RedHawks kicked off their season with a 29-16 win over Morgan Park on Aug. 31. Marist moved to 2-0 with Friday’s 34-27 victory at Brother Rice.

Glenbard East’s girls volleyball team picked up its first victory of the season last week. The Rams defeated Glenbard North 19-25, 25-18, 25-23 in Lombard on Sept. 4. Glenbard East improved to 1-7 with last week’s win over the Panthers. Sophomore Belle McDermott (pictured) supplied 11 kills, nine digs, four blocks and two assists for the Rams in their three-game victory over Glenbard North. Senior Grace Johnson provided nine kills and five digs for Glenbard East. Junior Natalie Slusher handed out 24 assists for the Rams. Senior Veronica Witt added five kills. Senior Marley Szeluga and sophomore Jess Larson contributed 11 and seven digs, respectively. One day before beating Glenbard North, the Rams fell to 0-7 after losing 25-20, 25-17 to South Elgin in Lombard. The Rams secured two more wins at the Conant Invitational, which took place on Friday and Saturday. Glenbard East won two of five matches at the invite, beating Harlem and Conant and losing to Naperville North, Fremd and Lake Zurich. The Rams’ schedule this week includes matches against Glenbard South and Wheaton North.

Chris Fox photo Rock Valley Publishing

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Warriors drop to 0-2 after losing 19-7 at Glenbard North

Willowbrook opens its conference season with this Friday’s home game against Addison Trail

The Willowbrook football team fell to 0-2 following Friday night’s 19-7 non-conference loss to Glenbard North in Carol Stream.

The Warriors scored their only touchdown of the game in the middle of the first quarter. The Panthers, who improved to 2-0 with the win, trimmed Willowbrook’s lead to 7-6 by the end of the first quarter. Glenbard North scored another touchdown with less than one minute left in the second quarter to take a 12-7 halftime lead.

The Panthers scored their third and final touchdown of the game with a little more than four minutes to play in the fourth quarter.

The Warriors took the game’s opening kickoff and began their first drive of the night at their own 33-yard line. Willowbrook drove inside the Panthers’ 45-yard line before punting the ball. Glenbard North started its first offensive series of the contest at its own 10-yard line.

Moments later, senior Jordan Pate of the Warriors intercepted a tipped Glenbard North pass. Willowbrook’s offense returned to the field and started a drive at the Panthers’ 10-yard line.

After an offside penalty against Glenbard North, junior Jovon Boyd of the Warriors delivered a 5-yard touchdown run. Senior Dean Romano added the extra-point kick to give Willowbrook a 7-0 lead with 6:51 to play in the first quarter.

The Panthers responded with a 68yard touchdown drive that ended with a 2-yard scoring run with less than two minutes left in the opening quarter. Glenbard North missed the ensuing extra-point kick.

The Panthers scored their next touchdown after a short Willowbrook punt late in the second quarter. Glenbard North started the drive at the Warriors’ 20-yard line. The Panthers soon scored on a an 8-yard touchdown pass with 36.1 seconds left in the first half. They tried a two-point conversion pass, which was incomplete.

The Warriors’ offensive unit turned the ball over three times during the second half. Glenbard North intercepted a long Willowbrook pass early in the

third quarter. Near the end of that quarter, the Warriors turned the ball over on a fumble.

Glenbard North extended its lead with a 26-yard drive in the fourth quarter. The Panthers started that drive after a punt return of about 40 yards. After converting a fourth-and-seven play and a third-and-four play, Glenbard North completed its scoring drive with a 3-yard touchdown run. The Panthers added the extra-point kick to take their 19-7 lead with 4:14 left in the game.

The Warriors drove inside Glenbard North’s 20-yard line late in the fourth quarter. That drive ended with Willowbrook’s third turnover of the second half. The Panthers intercepted a long Willowbrook pass in the end zone with 2:31 to play.

The Warriors will open their West Suburban Gold Conference season with this Friday’s home game against District 88 rival Addison Trail (2-0). The Blazers opened their season with a pair of non-conference shutout victories.

Addison Trail won 28-0 at Streamwood on Aug. 30. The Blazers moved to 2-0 following Friday’s 31-0 triumph at North Chicago.

Warriors on the run

The Willowbrook girls cross-country team faced Addison Trail in last week’s dual meet at Lombard Common. The Blazers prevailed 26-31 in the Sept. 3 meet’s team standings. Willowbrook senior Amelie Ojeda (pictured above left) won the meet’s individual title in dominant fashion. She completed the 3-mile race in a first-place time of 19 minutes, 36.5 seconds. Addison Trail junior Zuzanna Kwasniewski (22:05.57) finished second. Sophomore Danielle Marcinkowski (22:37.54) of the Blazers finished third, while Addison Trail senior Alessandra Gutierrez (22:37.93) placed fourth. Senior Katelyn Ford (22:55) finished fifth. Six Warriors then crossed the finish line, with sophomore Bethany Yurich (23:22.51) placing sixth. Senior Rosemary Kling (23:27.62) of the Warriors finished seventh. Sophomore Genevieve Kling (23:56.39) posted an eighth-place finish for Willowbrook. The Warriors’ trio of senior Malin Meeker (23:58.37), junior Allyson Stefani (23:58.68) and freshman Juliet Oddo (24:06.75) finished ninth, 10th and 11th, respectively. Another photo shows (above right - left to right) Meeker and Stefani near the finish line. The Warriors competed in Saturday’s Mike Kuharic Invitational at Lyons Township High School’s south campus in Western Springs. Ojeda placed third in the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) race, which she finished in 18 minutes, 34.27 seconds. Willowbrook placed ninth in the team standings of Saturday’s 15-team event.

A win for the Warriors

Willowbrook’s boys cross-country team defeated Addison Trail in last week’s dual meet at Lombard Common. The Warriors, who delivered nine of the meet’s top 10 finishes, beat the Blazers 17-46 in the team standings of the Sept. 3 competition. Willowbrook senior Kasen Blain sprinted to victory in the 3-mile race, which he completed in 16 minutes, 1.29 seconds. Senior Adriano Quintero of the Warriors posted a secondplace time of 16:16.02. Willowbrook junior Miteku Branch (16:22.35) finished third. Addison Trail sophomore Nathan Gunderson (17:18.37) landed in fourth place. Sophomore Ryan Quinney (17:24.14) of the Warriors ran to a fifth-place finish, while Willowbrook senior Jake Skibbie (17:31.32) placed sixth. The Warriors ran to a 10 th-place finish in the team standings of Saturday’s 22-team Mike Kuharic Invitational at Lyons Township High School’s south campus in Western Springs. Quintero provided Willowbrook’s best finish in Saturday’s 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) race, which he completed in a 27 th-place time of 16:17.02. Branch (16:35.39) finished 41 st, while Blain (16:54.77) placed 51 st .

A busy week for the Warriors

Willowbrook’s girls volleyball team began a busy week of home action with a three-game loss to Lyons Township on Sept. 4. The Warriors won the opening game of the tight match, but the Lions rallied for a 25-27, 25-23, 26-24 victory. Willowbrook held a 20-15 lead in the decisive third game. The two teams were tied at 22-22 later in the game. The Warriors won the next two points to take a 24-22 lead and hold two match points, but the Lions won the next four points to earn the victory and drop Willowbrook’s record to 2-1. Senior Hannah Kenny provided 10 kills, 17 assists, 12 digs and six aces for the Warriors. Senior Anna Marinier (No. 8) contributed seven kills and five digs. Senior Lily Javier added six kills and six digs. Senior Giada Crocetti had 14 digs, while junior Kendall Norton supplied 11 assists, four digs and two aces. Senior Wendy Pollak had four kills and three digs. Sophomore Melanie Marinier made five digs. Junior Julia Amin delivered four blocks. Sophomore Maggie Hurley had two kills, two blocks and two digs. One day after losing to Lyons Township, the Warriors earned a 25-15, 21-25, 25-14 home victory over Fenwick. Kenny piled up nine kills, 15 assists, six digs and three aces in the Sept. 5 win over the Friars. Marinier added eight kills, nine digs and four aces. Willowbrook hosted its own eight-team invite on Friday and Saturday. The Warriors opened the event with wins over Coal City, Glenbard South and West Chicago on Friday. Willowbrook beat Trinity 25-18, 26-24 in Saturday’s semifinal round to advance to the championship match. Metea Valley defeated the Warriors 25-13, 25-23 in Saturday’s championship contest. At the end of the invite, Willowbrook’s overall season record stood at 7-2.

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

Chris Fox photo Rock Valley Publishing

Chris Fox photo Rock Valley Publishing

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

SCOT MOORE, 21W761 BUSCH ROAD, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 22ND day of August, A.D. 2024. Jean Kaczmarek

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

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79502 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on August 21, 2024 wherein the business firm of NPandgenecare, 254 N. PARK BLVD., GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows:

MARY MCMANUS, 254 N. PARK BLVD., GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of August, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek

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CERTIFICATE NO. 79508 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 29, 2024, wherein the business firm of READING RUNWAY, 15W221 LEXINGTON STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126 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: Natalie Tyrrell, 15W221 Lexington

Street, Elmhurst, iL 60126. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 29TH day of AUGUST, A.D. 2024.

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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, October 1, 2024 at 6:30 P.M, at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2024 – 05 to consider a request for:

Special Use Permit, Motor Vehicle Repair and/or Service

Municipal Code Section 10 – 7 – 2 – 1

Special Use Permit, Outdoor Storage Area

Municipal Code Section 10 – 7 – 2 – 1

At 764 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:

LOT 41 IN KLEFSTAD’S BENSENVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 2 AND 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 20, 1967 AS DOCUMENT R67-2065, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

EXCEPT THE LAND PURCHASED BY THE ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY AS NOTED IN CASE NUMBER 2014ED41 AND DOCUMENT R2015-22891.

Darwin PW Realty is the owner of the subject property and Miguel Ayala of Doctor

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Rooter and Plumbing 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.

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 October 1, 2024 until 5:00 PM.

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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, October 1, 2024 at 6:30 P.M, at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2024 – 26 to consider a request for:

Variation, Garage Size Municipal Code Section 10 – 7 – 4C – 9

Variation, Driveway Width Municipal Code Section 10 – 8 – 8 – 1

Variation, Driveway Parking Pad Municipal Code Section 10 – 8 – 8G – 3

At 185 Massel Court is an existing R-1 Single-Unit Dwelling 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:

LOT 8 IN MASSEL SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF LOTS 13 AND 16 IN HORACE BROOKS SUBDIVISION (LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 83), IN THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OF SAID MASSEL SUBDIVISION RECORDED MARCH 2, 1987 AS DOC. NO. R87-28159, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as: Lot 8 of Massel subdivision, Bensenville, IL 60106.

Ron Walsh is the owner and 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.

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 October 1, 2024 until 5:00 PM.

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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, October 1, 2024 at 6:30 P.M, at which a Public Hearing will be held to review case No. 2024 – 27 to consider a request for:

Variation, Driveway Width Municipal Code Section 10 – 8 – 8 – 1

At 250 Mohawk Drive is an existing R-2 Single-Unit Dwelling 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:

LOT 6 IN BLOCK 3 OF BRANIGAR’S MOHAWK, A SUBDIVIDION IN SECTIONS 11 AND 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 6, 1946 AS DOCUMENT 512254, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as: 250 Mohawk Drive, Bensenville, IL 60106.

Bryan and Shannon Wess are the owners and applicants 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.

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 October 1, 2024 until 5:00 PM.

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LOST WALLET

I, Haseeb Polani S/O Kashif Polani, have “LOST” my wallet at the Mobil gas station located at 435 W. Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148. The wallet contains my Pakistani passport Number AR3700322 & AR3700323 attached together and National ID card of Pakistan, Drivers License Local and International credit cards, and debit cards. If found, please contact me at 1-678-800-1010 via WhatsApp at +1-678-800-1010 or by email haseebpolani2002@gmail.com. Your help would be highly appreciated. I am ready to give $1000 reward also if someone can just return my passport. 461112

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Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to answer me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3xs). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory.

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, after 3 days the request will be granted.

This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. A.S.

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

Elmhurst Knights of Columbus Giving Month Concludes with Oktoberfest on September 21st.

If you missed the Tootsie Roll Drive, you can still help us reach our goal of $40,000. The money benefits local individuals with intellectual disabilities. Scan to see how YOUR family can help us reach our goal!!

Raising Money to help individuals with intellectual disabilities by supporting these Organizations:

Join Us on September 21 st to Celebrate

Party starts at 5pm with food served at 6pm (1 Brat, 2 Sides, Beer and Dessert $25) Featuring Strudel from Kuppie’s Bakery (Villa Park)

Come dance with the Chicago Big Band from 6pm to 9pm! Location: 537 S. York St., Elmhurst

For additional information on any of these events as well as donations toward Charities with Intellectual Disabilities, please visit: WWW.ELMHURST1911KOFC.ORG