Eric Pulia from the Elmhurst American Legion Post THB 187 served as Master of Ceremonies for the Veterans Day gathering held on Monday. With him is Elmhurst’s own Brian Costello on the bagpipes. Other speakers were Mayor Scott Levin, Elmhurst University students Mary Walsh and Audrey Hayes, Gen. John Wendel, and Elmhurst Veterans Commission Chair Ralph Pechanio. Dee Longfellow, who recently retired from the Elmhurst Independent newspaper, delivered an address, sharing her feelings about veterans and covering these ceremonies for the past 22 years.
A solemn occasion
A lone drummer leads the procession into the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park for the annual Veterans Day ceremony held Monday, Nov. 11. As is traditional, the entire crowd rose and faced east at “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” a tribute to the end of World War I.
Unofficial results from the Nov. 5 general election
Editor’s note: The following are unofficial results of races for federal, state and DuPage County offices, as well as results of referenda and propositions that were on the Nov. 5 ballot. Candidates who ran unopposed are not listed. This list is specific to voters who reside in Lombard, Villa Park, Addison, Bensenville, Oakbrook Terrace, Elmhurst and Wood Dale. For the very latest updated results from DuPage County, go online to: www.dupageresults.gov/IL/ DuPage/122435/web.345435/#/summary.
President and Vice President of the United States Vote for 1
Kamala D. Harris (Tim Walz) Democrat: 245,192 (55.55 percent)
Donald J. Trump (JD Vance) Republican: 189,159 (42.68 percent)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Nicole Shanahan) Independent: 7,041 (1.60 percent)
U.S. Congress
Third Congressional District
Vote for 1
Delia Ramirez Democrat: 42,869 (51.42 percent)
John Booras Republican: 40,507 (48.58 percent)
Fourth Congressional District
Vote for 1
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia Democrat: 10,080 (46.71 percent. Editor’s note: Garcia is the projected winner)
Lupe Castillo Republican: 10,832 (50.19 percent)
Ed Hershey Working Class Party: 669 (3.10 percent)
Sixth Congressional District Vote for 1
Sean Casten Democrat: 92,366 (56.85 percent)
Niki Conforti Republican: 70,116 (43.15 percent)
Eighth Congressional District Vote for 1
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Democrat: 37,931 (53.27 percent)
Mark Rice Republican: 33,268 (46.73 percent)
State Representative
45th Representative District Vote for 1
Martha “Marti” Deuter
Democrat: 28,601 (53.44 percent)
Dennis M. Reboletti Republican: 24,915 (46.56 percent)
Hope F. Mercado Republican: 29,264 (44.22 percent)
18th Judicial Circuit
2nd Subcircuit (Davenport)
Vote fore 1
Jennifer Barron Democrat: 34,003 (62.80 percent)
Jae Kwon Republican: 20,146 (37.20 percent)
18th Judicial Circuit
1st Subcircuit (Brennan)
Vote fore 1
Chantelle Porter Democrat
No Candidate Republican
Marshall J. Subach Independent
Referenda and propositions
State of Illinois
Advisory questions (nonbinding measures)
Vote yes or no
Should any candidate appearing on the Illinois ballot for federal, state, or local office be subject to civil penalties if the candidate interferes or attempts to interfere with an election worker’s official duties?
Yes: 392,657 (89.30 percent)
No: 47,062 (10.70 percent)
Vote yes or no
Should the Illinois Constitution be amended to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1,000,000 for the purpose of dedicating funds raised to property tax relief?
Yes: 254,186 (57.88 percent)
No: 184,954 (42.12 percent)
Vote yes or no
Should all medically appropriate assisted reproductive treatments, including, but not limited to, in vitro fertilization, be covered by any health insurance plan in Illinois that provides coverage for pregnancy benefits, without limitation on the number of treatments?
Yes: 312,874 (71.77 percent)
No: 123,076 (28.23 percent)
DuPage County
Vote yes or no
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County proposition to increase the limiting rate to maintain and improve woodlands, wetlands and prairies in DuPage County.
Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.0350% above the limiting rate for levy year 2023 for the purpose of preserving, restoring, and maintaining forests, open spaces, and water quality; acquiring lands to protect rivers, watersheds, and wildlife habitat; planting trees; enhancing flood control and drainage; maintaining and improving forest preserve woodlands, wetlands and prairies; providing nature education and outdoor opportunities for all ages; increasing forest preserve access and safety; improving recreational amenities such as multi use trails and campgrounds; and for other purposes of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and be equal to 0.1033% of the equalized assessed
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Elmhurst Park District referendum passes
Nearly $90 million slated for new center, improvements
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT
Voters on Nov. 5 approved a referendum for nearly $90 million for upgrades and improvements to Elmhurst Park District facilities, and construction of a brand-new 127,250-square-foot Joanne B. Wagner Community Center building—which is currently 32,000 square feet.
Park district Executive Director Jim Rogers said the unofficial tally shows that 57 percent of voters cast “yes” votes, with 43 percent casting “no” votes, adding that official results will not be available “until the county completes their canvass, 21 days after the election date.”
According to the park district, the last referendum was held in 1971— when voters approved a $3.9 million bond referendum for land acquisition and development—and now park district facilities are in need of modernization to meet the needs of the Elmhurst community.
Currently, nearly $85 million is earmarked for the Wagner Community Center, in part because “Our current community center is a 1950s-era school building,” Rogers pointed out.
The park district’s website noted that there is a need for modernization and for increased waiting, viewing and lobby space, as well as improvements to exterior areas and also for accessibility.
According to a post-election release issued by the park district, the proposed community center would contain a free three-lane walking/ jogging track; a gymnasium for pickleball, basketball, volleyball and other sports; an artificial turf field for soccer, football, baseball and other sports; larger spaces for dance and gymnastics programs; flexible multi-purpose spaces for programming and community events; an indoor play area for children; and dedicated early childhood and preschool spaces with a secure entrance.
In addition to a new community center, the release indicates that other upgrades include improving, equipping and maintaining the park district’s parks and facilities; constructing a community band shell at Wilder Park; adding permanent heated restrooms at three parks and along the Illinois Prairie Path; and converting a grass field to artificial turf at Berens Park.
Broken down, the figures are:
• New Wagner Community Center ($84,950,000)
• Wilder Park: Community band shell with year-round heated restrooms ($2,500,000)
• Crestview Park: Year-round heated restroom building ($500,000)
• Eldridge Park: Year-round heated restroom building ($500,000)
• Prairie Path: Year-round heated restroom building ($500,000)
• Artificial turf at existing field in Berens Park ($1,000,000)
“We went through an extensive planning process,” Rogers recounted, adding that the park district spent over a year collecting input
The referendum approved by voters on Nov. 5 will issue $89.95 million in bonds to pay for multiple projects, including the replacement of the Joanne B. Wagner Community Center. The proposed project to demolish the community center and replace it with a new building at the same site would take up the vast majority ($84.95 million) of the referendum funds. Pictured are two renderings of what a new facility would look like at the site. The current Wagner Community Center building was originally an elementary school that was constructed in the 1950s. The center now occupies about 32,000 square feet. The proposed new center would feature nearly four times as much space—about 127,000 square feet. The current Wagner Community Center will close in August 2025. The building would be demolished in 2026, and the new facility would be expected to open in the fall of 2027.
from the community.
He pointed to the Elevate Elmhurst Parks initiative which, according to the district, is “a collaborative community-wide effort to define Elmhurst Park District priorities and guide future planning efforts. In 2023, the district engaged the community in a comprehensive and strategic planning initiative seeking to update the district’s previous plan and guide decision-making for the next five years.
“The final Elevate Elmhurst Parks plan was approved at the Feb. 26, 2024, park board meeting.”
Also before the referendum, the park district conducted a voter survey back in April, held several referendum open houses, and created a list of frequently-asked questions for the public.
In the release, park board Presi-
“ We’re very excited, we’re very pleased with the results, that the community has made this choice.”
– Jim Rogers, Park District Executive Director
dent Kevin Graf remarked: “Our residents have been an essential part of this process from the beginning, sharing their vision during the Elevate Elmhurst Parks planning, providing feedback on projects during multiple open houses, answering our voter survey and then voting.”
“We are pleased to be able to deliver their vision,” he added.
The park district timeline includes temporarily relocating programs and services from the Wagner Center, and starting construction on the new center beginning in 2026. It is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027.
The new band shell, heated restrooms and artificial turf are slated to be completed from 2026-28, according to the park district.
Park district figures show that with the passage of the referendum, the owner of a $500,000 home will pay roughly $317 more a year.
“We’re very excited, we’re very pleased with the results, that the community has made this choice,” Rogers commented. “This is all driven by the public and our efforts to meet the community’s needs.” Visit www.epd.org for more information.
ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT RENDERINGS Elmhurst Independent
Elmhurst Mobile Command Center responds to road rage incident
At approximately 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, a road rage incident occurred on Lake Street in Addison near Route 83 and continued into Elmhurst. Addison officers and detectives were dispatched to the area of Lake Street and Bruce Avenue for a stabbing. They were advised that the Elmhurst Police were with the parties in the 600 block of W. Lake Street in Elmhurst. An investigation revealed that the road rage incident between two drivers ended with a traffic crash in Elmhurst. Eastbound lanes of Lake Street were shut down between Villa Avenue in Addison and West Avenue in Elmhurst. Both parties were transported to area hospitals. Detectives and evidence technicians from the Addison Police Department worked with the Elmhurst Police Department. After an extensive investigation that included interviewing multiple witnesses, Irving Garcia-Zepeda (29) of Roselle was charged with aggravated battery causing bodily harm and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Garcia-Zepeda allegedly stabbed the victim in the neck during the incident.
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Nearly 5,000 entries received in flag redesign contest; Giannoulias announces flag contest next steps
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the Illinois Flag Commission received 4,844 entries during the six-week submission period that closed Oct. 18.
“I’m thrilled by the number of submissions the commission has received, as well as the excitement that this project has generated. I can’t wait to see which designs the commission selects for public voting,” Giannoulias said.
“The contest has encouraged us all to reflect on what makes us proud to be Illinoisans, resulting in some great stories and unique designs re-
flecting what our state represents.”
Now that the submission period is closed, the Illinois Flag Commission will meet before the end of the year to select the top 10 designs. Beginning in January, the public will have the opportunity to vote online for one of 10 new designs, or one of the three former flag designs, including the current state flag, the 1918 Centennial Flag and the 1968 Sesquicentennial Flag.
After a public feedback period, the commission will report its findings to the Illinois General Assembly by April 1, 2025, whose mem-
bers will vote on whether to adopt a new flag, return to a previous iteration of the flag or retain the current flag.
Senate Bill 1818, sponsored by state Sen. Doris Turner (48th Dis-
trict—Springfield) and state Rep. Kam Buckner (26th District—Chicago), was signed into law in 2023, creating the commission with the goals to gauge public sentiment on a new flag and to bolster civic
pride. The Secretary of State’s office chairs the commission. The commission will evaluate if a new state flag would better represent the state. The state flag has not had a major redesign since 1915.
Celebrating retirement after 40 years
The Elmhurst Police Department celebrated the career of Rick Moulis last week. Moulis worked with the department as a sworn police officer for 30 years. He retired, then came back as a civilian community service officer for another 10 years before recently retiring from that position. Pictured left to right last week are Elmhurst Deputy Police Chief James Gandy, Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean, Moulis and Elmhurst Deputy Police Chief Brett Kaczorowski.
Police beat
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.
Battery
Nov. 4
A victim stated that he works for a store in the 600 block of N. Larch and got into an argument with the security guard who jumped on him and punched him in the face.
Criminal damage, criminal trespassing
Nov. 4
A victim at a hotel in the 300 block of N. Route 83 related that an unknown person(s) broke the right rear window of his vehicle. Nothing appeared to be missing.
Oct. 31
A complainant in the 400 block of N. Larch reported her car had been vandalized.
Police said a 29-year-old Chicago man turned himself in to the Elmhurst Police Department on the above date on warrants for domestic battery for an incident that allegedly occurred Oct. 12 in the 900 block of S. York. The suspect was charged with two counts of domestic battery.
Police said a 35-year-old Elmhurst man was located in a vehicle in the roadway near his residence on the above date, taken into custody, transported to the police station and charged with domestic battery for an alleged incident that occurred Nov. 2. On this day, a victim reported being shoved by her spouse during an argument. The suspect had left the scene before officers arrived.
Nov. 3
A victim in the 1000 block of S. Riverside stated that the suspect threw an object at him, striking him. The victim reported no injuries, and did not want the suspect arrested.
Nov. 2
Conor M. Westerhoff, 32, of Villa Park, was charged with disorderly conduct in the 400 block of S. Argyle at 12:32 p.m. Police said the suspect called 911 making false statements regarding a subject being in danger at the above location.
Nov. 1
Robert J. Vazquez, 33, of Carol Stream, was charged with disorderly conduct/befouling property in the 100 block of N. Addison at 9:17 a.m. Police said Vazquez admitted to urinating in public.
Oct. 31
Gregory Clay, 49, of Chicago, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct near Prairie and South. According to police, a victim reports the suspect, who is a mail carrier, began screaming at her as she walked past him while walking her dog.
Margaret Manzie, 88, of Wood Dale, was is-
sued a citation for disorderly conduct at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller.
DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal possession of alcohol
Nov. 5
Robert Vazquez, 33, of Wheaton, was issued a citation for possession of alcohol on a public way in the 100 block of N. Addison at 11:07 a.m.
Nov. 2
Police said that while patrolling the Addison Parking Deck, three suspects were located in a vehicle where open alcohol was observed. Ender Moya-Mezones, 28, of Cicero, and Jennifer Bustamante, 21, of Melrose Park, were charged with open alcohol in a vehicle, while Dimas-Ivan Lopez-Garcia, 18 of Addison, was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor.
Nov. 1
Luis A. Garcia Victoria, 21, of Beloit, Wisconsin, was charged with no valid license, improper lighting and transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop in the 600 block of N. Michigan at 4:33 a.m.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported six recent incidents of identity theft or fraud.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Teddy Melchid Francois, 36, of Elmhurst, in the 700 block of N. Kenilworth at 10:07 p.m. Oct. 31; and Damari Miller, 27, of Bolingbrook, near North and Villa at 10:24 p.m. Nov. 4.
Order of protection
Oct. 31
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Schiller and Haven at 7:18 p.m., Taniyah Wilson, 22, of Cicero, was found to have an order of protection that had not been served. The suspect was served with an order of protection on a short form notification, and also cited for improper lighting.
A complainant in the 600 block of N. Kenilworth stated that the back door to the basement had been forced open overnight; however, nothing appeared to have been taken. The building’s property management has been contacted.
Nov. 3-Nov. 4
A victim told police that an unknown subject broke the rear window of his vehicle sometime between the above dates. Nothing appeared to be missing.
Nov. 3
Brandon L. Davis, 38, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 11:44 a.m.
A victim at a store in the 400 block of W. Butterfield reported a suspect had taken credit cards, cash and other items from her purse.
Nov. 2
A victim at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 reported that an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle and took her wallet, which contained her Illinois driver’s license, bank cards, and other miscellaneous items. The driver’s license was entered into LEADS as stolen.
Nov. 1
Keith Bieszczat, 44, of Elmhurst, was charged with theft and resisting a police officer in the 500 block of N. Willow at 4:15 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a verbal domestic, responding officers were informed that the suspect was stealing and selling items belonging to the victim. The suspect allegedly fled the scene and was later apprehended, and taken into custody.
Tiajon Butler, 26, of Matteson, was charged with retail theft, obstructing a police officer and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 3:13 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a retail theft in progress at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 two suspects were observed putting on a pair of shoes from the boxes and walking past the last point of purchase. Patricia Nicholas, 35, of Chicago, was charged with burglary, two counts of retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia and processed on a warrant. Tramaine A. Hawkins, 37, of Chicago, was charged with burglary, retail theft and possession of a controlled substance. Vernon Thompson, 40, of Bellwood, had allegedly left the scene and was later apprehended by Villa Park police officers. Thompson was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, criminal trespass to a motor vehicle and driving while license revoked.
Oct. 31
A complainant in the 400 block of W. Elm Park reported that her front yard sign had gone missing.
Oct. 30
Mariyah S. Phillips, 29, of Bensenville, was issued a citation for retail theft at a store in the 600 block of N. York for an incident that allegedly occurred Nov. 16, 2023.
Sept. 9-Oct. 7
A complainant at a rental business reported that the back roller motor was stolen from a Wacker Neuson RD12 Asphalt Roller. He believes the motor was switched out by a suspect while the equipment was rented between sometime between the above dates. When returned to the business, technicians found the roller replaced with an older motor.
Warrant arrest
Nov. 4
Police said that subsequent to a report of suspicious person at a school in the 1000 block of S. Prospect at 9:12 p.m., the reporting officer made contact with the suspect, Tyris
Robinson, 41, of Maywood, who was found to have two active warrants out of Cook County. Robinson was placed under arrest, processed on the warrants and then transported to the DuPage County Jail.
Nov. 3
Police said that Kari L. McBride, 41, of Montgomery, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and damage to city property, and also was found to be wanted on a warrant out of Kane County in the 400 block of W. Butterfield at 12:31 a.m.
Oct. 31
Police said a reporting officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 600 block of N. York at 11:25 a.m. Todd McMahon, 54, of Addison, a passenger in the vehicle, was also found to have two warrants—one out of DuPage County and one from Cook County. He was processed for both warrants, and additionally charged with no seat belt.
Court grants state’s motion to detain pre-trial Chicago man charged with robbing Wheaton AutoZone at gunpoint
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announced last week that Judge Robert Douglas has granted the state’s motion to detain pre-trial a Chicago man accused of robbing a Wheaton AutoZone at gunpoint. Elliot Thomas, 38, appeared in court on Nov. 5, and was charged with one count of armed robbery with a firearm, a Class X felony.
On Nov. 4, Wheaton police officers responded to a call of a man with a gun at the AutoZone located at 809 E. Roosevelt Road. Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that an individual, later identified as Thomas, entered the AutoZone, selected a Duralast torque socket set valued at $25.99 and exited the building.
It is alleged that when Thomas exited the store, he activated the door security sensors, at which time a female employee asked him to come back in the store. It is further alleged that the employee followed Thomas outside the store and again asked him to return to the store. It is further alleged that Thomas initially ignored the employee’s request, but then turned to the employee and told her in a threatening manner “you don’t wanna know what I have in here.”
It is alleged that Thomas then unzipped a cross-body bag he had on his person and showed the employee a pistol, later determined to be a loaded Stoeger STR-9, 9mm pistol, with a 15-round magazine. It is alleged that Thomas then got into a 2002 Chevy Tahoe and fled the scene. Glen Ellyn police located Thomas within minutes and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle during which officers allegedly found the loaded weapon inside the cross-body bag and the Duralast socket set inside the vehicle. Thomas was taken into custody at this time.
Thomas’ next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 2, for arraignment in front of Judge Mia McPherson. If found guilty, Thomas faces a sentence of between 21 to 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Court grants state’s motion to detain pre-trial Bellwood man accused of crashing into Elmhurst squad car
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police
Michael McLean announced last week Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the state’s motion to detain pre-trial a Bellwood man accused of crashing his car into an Elmhurst squad car after he had been drinking.
Jordan Boyd
Jordan Boyd, 24, appeared in court on Nov. 4, and was charged with one count of aggravated battery great bodily harm–specific person (a Class 1 felony), one count of aggravated battery great bodily harm (a Class 3 felony), one count of criminal damage to government supported property (a Class 4 felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses, including DUI and transportation or possession of open alcohol by driver.
On Nov. 3, Elmhurst police officers responded to a call in the 100 block of South Grace Avenue for a fight. It is alleged that as police drove down
the street, an individual, later identified as Boyd, entered his vehicle and drove directly into a fully marked squad car, causing the airbags in the squad car to deploy.
It is further alleged that the crash caused a large laceration to the face of the officer in the squad car, and also caused the officer’s pepper spray to explode, burning the left side of his back and abdomen.
The officer was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Boyd was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that officers observed an odor of alcohol emanating from Boyd’s breath and that he had slurred speech and blood shot glassy eyes when he was taken into custody. It is alleged that his bloodalcohol content was 0.28. It is further alleged that as the squad car was approaching, Boyd quickly turned his car toward the officer’s squad car and made no attempt to avoid crashing into the squad car.
“The allegations that after Mr. Boyd had been drinking, he purposely drove his vehicle into an oncoming squad car, injuring the officer within, are shocking,” Berlin said. “My office fully supports DuPage County law enforcement. The type of behavior alleged in this case that puts law enforcement officers at risk will not be tolerated and will be met with the full force of the law. We are all very thankful that the officer involved in the crash will recover from his injuries. I thank the Elmhurst Police Department for their quick response to the initial call and for their efforts in apprehending the defendant following the crash.”
“I am proud of our officers who, once again, answered a victim’s call for help and responded to successfully apprehend a dangerous suspect,” McLean said. “I am especially thankful our officer will recover from this collision and commend him for bravely preventing the intoxicated offender from leaving the crime scene.”
Boyd’s next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 2, for arraignment in front of Judge Joseph Bugos.
Three Cook County men charged with aggravated kidnapping/armed robbery
DuPage County State’s Attorney
Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Thomas Wirsing announced last week that three Cook County men are facing multiple felony charges for allegedly kidnapping and beating a man on Nov. 7. Philip Stamps, Sr., 47, of Chicago, Philip Stamps, Jr., 22, of Chicago, and Joevontae Dixon, 23, of Hillside, each appeared in court on Nov. 7, at which time Judge Joshua Dieden denied the state’s motion to detain all three men. Each defendant is charged with one count of aggravated kidnapping–dangerous weapon (a Class X felony), one count of armed robbery (a Class X felony) and one count of aggravated battery in a public place (a Class 3 felony).
On Nov. 6, at approximately 12:03 p.m., Lombard police officers responded to a call of a fight in progress at the BP Gas Station located at 5 East North Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers found that all the men involved in the fight had left the scene, but an Infiniti Q45 belonging to one of the individuals involved, later determined to be the victim’s, was still at the gas station.
Following an investigation into
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the matter, it is alleged that the victim met Stamps Jr. to potentially sell him his Infiniti. It is alleged that Stamps Jr. took the Infiniti for a test drive and that Dixon and Stamps Sr. followed behind in a Chrysler minivan with Dixon driving. It is alleged that Stamps Jr. pulled in to the BP gas station and got out to inspect the car, at which time Dixon and Stamps Sr., who had followed them into the gas station, got out of the minivan.
It is further alleged that Stamps Jr. then took the victim’s briefcase, which contained approximately 40 car titles, his cellphone and his computer, out of the Infiniti and entered the minivan. It is alleged that when the victim went into the minivan to retrieve his briefcase, Stamps Jr. punched him and hit him on the head, and that Stamps Sr. drove him out of the parking lot against his will with Stamps Jr. and Dixon in the minivan as well.
It is further alleged that as they drove on I-290 to Chicago, the defendants repeatedly threatened to kill the victim and his family, hit and kicked the victim and beat him with a red steering wheel anti-theft club. It is al-
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to 0.1033% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2024?
Yes: 271,163 (62.85 percent)
No: 160,279 (37.15 percent)
Addison Township
Vote yes or no
Proposition to abolish the Road District of the Township of Addison
Shall the Road District of the Township of Addison be abolished with all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities being assumed by the Township of Addison?
Yes: 17,476 (57.52 percent)
No: 12,908 (42.48 percent)
York Township
Vote yes or no
Shall York Township levy an annual tax of not to exceed 0.05% for the purpose of providing community mental health facilities and services for the person with a developmental disability, mental health disorder, or substance use disorder?
Yes: 42,564 (65.28 percent)
Court grants state’s motion to detain West Chicago man charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash at DuPage County’s government complex
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announced last week that Judge Joshua Dieden had granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a West Chicago man accused of leaving the scene of a crash that claimed the life of an 85-year-old female resident of Winfield.
leged that the defendants forced the victim to contact his family and have them Zelle money to his account.
It is further alleged that on two occasions, the victim attempted to escape, but both of those attempts failed, and he was beaten and bitten by Stamps Jr. and Dixon.
At approximately 3:13 p.m., the minivan was located in the area of California and Van Buren in Chicago. A traffic stop was conducted, and all three defendants were taken into custody. Officers also located the victim, who had allegedly been repeatedly beaten by the defendants and was suffering from bite marks on his arms and stomach and numerous swelled contusions to his head and body. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
“The type of violent behavior alleged against these three defendants is extremely alarming and will not be tolerated in DuPage County,” Berlin said. “The victim allegedly endured a severe physical beating, kidnapping and three hours of terror inflicted upon him by these three defendants. I thank the Lombard Police Department for
No: 22,642 (34.72 percent)
Elmhurst Park District
Vote yes or no
Proposition to issue
$89,950,000 park bonds
Shall the Elmhurst Park District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and park facilities, including (a) replacing the Joanne B. Wagner Community Center by building and equipping a new community center with a walking/jogging track, courts for pickleball, basketball and volleyball, a multisport indoor artificial turf field, and space for gymnastics, dance, early childhood/preschool and other programming; (b) constructing a bandshell with yearround heated restrooms at Wilder Park; (c) constructing year-round heated restrooms at Eldridge and Crestview Parks and on parkland along the Illinois Prairie Path; and (d) converting a grass athletic field to an artificial turf field at Berens Park, and issue its bonds to the amount of $89,950,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
Yes: 14,764 (57.30 percent)
their outstanding work in identifying the individuals allegedly responsible for kidnapping, beating and robbing an innocent man. I also thank the Elmhurst and Chicago Police Departments, the Office of Homeland Security and the FBI for their assistance in the apprehension of the defendants, as well as Assistant State’s Attorneys Adam Frahm and Michael Paup for their work in securing charges against these three men.”
“The Lombard Police Department would like to thank the Elmhurst and Chicago Police Departments, the Illinois State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their assistance in apprehending the offenders and bringing a successful resolution in locating the victim,” Wirsing said. “We would also like to thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his staff for their assistance on this case.”
The next court appearance for all three defendants is scheduled for Dec. 2, in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell. If found guilty, all three defendants face a penalty of between six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
No: 11,002 (42.70 percent)
Salt Creek School District 48
Vote yes or no
Proposition to issue $48,000,000 school building bonds
Shall the Board of Education of Salt Creek School District Number 48, DuPage County, Illinois, improve the sites of, build and equip additions to, and alter, repair and equip the Salt Creek Elementary, Stella May Swartz Elementary and Albright Middle School Buildings, including installing safety and security improvements, constructing secure entrances, increasing accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, renovating bathrooms, adding classrooms and improving traffic flow at Salt Creek Elementary School, and replacing the gymnasium at Albright Middle School, and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $48,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
Yes: 2,736 (60.26 percent)
No: 1,804 (39.74 percent)
Ryan Devine, 43, appeared in court on Friday, Nov. 8, and was charged with one count of reckless homicide (a Class 3 felony), one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in personal injury or death (a Class 4 felony), one count of obstructing justice (a Class 4 felony) and numerous misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses, including speeding 35+ mph over the limit and disobeying a traffic control device.
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at approximately 1:16 p.m., Wheaton police officers responded to a traffic crash at County Farm Road and the DuPage County government complex entrance north of Manchester Road. Upon their arrival, officers observed a Jeep Wrangler, allegedly driven by Devine, with significant damage to the front and front passenger side, and a Honda CRV in the southbound lanes with significant front-end damage and front passenger side damage.
Following an investigation into the crash, authorities determined that the Honda was northbound on County Farm Road, waiting to make a lefthand turn into the county complex at the complex’s “main entrance” traffic light. It was further determined that the green arrow was illuminated for northbound traffic on County Farm to complete their turn into the county complex while the southbound traffic on County Farm had a solid red light.
It is alleged that as the victim’s Honda was making its left-hand turn into the county complex, Devine, who was traveling southbound on County Farm Road at a speed of 82 mph in a 35-mph zone five seconds before the crash, ignored the solid red light and crashed into the passenger side of the Honda.
It is alleged that after the crash, Devine had fled the scene on foot but was located on the north side of Manchester Road west of County Farm Road minutes later by authorities. It is further alleged that when taken into custody, Devine gave the authorities a false name and resisted arrest.
The driver and passenger of the Honda were both immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. The passenger was pronounced deceased a short time later at the hospital while the driver was later discharged.
Devine’s next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 2, for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander.
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Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly
Sorensen holds on to 17th congressional seat as Trump outperforms past 2 elections
CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to call according to the Associated Press.
That means Democrats will maintain supermajorities in each chamber of the General Assembly even as President Donald Trump appears to have vastly outperformed his previous two showings in the state in 2016 and 2020.
The AP called the presidential race for Trump early on Nov. 6, and with an estimated 93 percent of votes counted, he trailed Vice President Kamala Harris in Illinois by about eight percentage points. If the total holds, it’s about half of the margin of victory enjoyed by Democrats in the state in each of the past four presidential cycles.
Illinois’ representation in Congress also appears unlikely to change.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen withstood a challenge in the 17th Congressional District of northwest Illinois, beating Republican challenger Joe McGraw, 54 percent to 46 percent, meaning Democrats will keep their 14-3 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation.
“Now, it’s about coming together to do what’s best for all of us and I am proud to be the good neighbor to represent you,” Sorensen said in a statement. “We have a lot of challenges and hard work ahead of us, but I can tell you the sun will rise tomorrow morning and our forecast is bright.”
And in Cook County, early returns showed Democrats poised to sweep all county-level offices that were up for election, including state’s attorney, while voters in Chicago cast ballots in their first-ever elections for local school board seats.
General Assembly
As of early Nov. 6, unofficial results showed Democrats were poised to likely keep their 78-40 supermajority in the Illinois House and their 40-19 control of the Senate, although a few races proved to be highly competitive.
That was true in the 52nd House district, where incumbent Republican Rep. Martin McLaughlin, of Barrington Hills, was leading Democratic challenger Maria Peterson, 51 percent to 49 percent, a margin of fewer than 1,000 votes.
And in the 47th House District, incumbent Republican Rep. Amy
Grant, of Wheaton, was leading Democrat Jackie Williamson, 50.4 percent to 49.6 percent, a margin of just 500 votes.
Another uncalled race is in the 76th District that includes parts of DeKalb, LaSalle and Bureau counties. Democrat Amy Briel led Republican Liz Bishop by less than 700 votes in the race to succeed retiring Democrat Lance Yednock.
The race was also too close to call for a pair of incumbents—91st District Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, and 104th District Rep. Brandun Schweizer, R-Danville, in two central Illinois races. As of Nov. 6, the AP hadn’t tallied all the votes in Champaign or McLean counties.
A Capitol News Illinois analysis 91st District data showed Chung handily winning that race by about 3,500 votes, while Schweizer had a lead of 771 votes in the 104th District with some mail votes outstanding.
In the 112th District in the Metro East area outside St. Louis, Democratic Rep. Katie Stuart, of Edwardsville, was leading Republican challenger Jay Keeven, also of Edwardsville, 54 percent to 46 percent.
That district was at the center of a debate during the spring legislative session when Democrats pushed through a bill to ban the practice of political parties “slating” candidates for a race after a primary election if no candidate from that party ran for the nomination.
That bill passed the General Assembly in May, even though candidates from both parties, including Keeven, were already actively gathering petition signatures to fill vacant ballot positions.
The Illinois Supreme Court eventually ruled that law couldn’t go into effect in 2024, allowing Keeven to remain on the ballot.
And in the neighboring 114th District, former Democratic Rep. LaToya Greenwood, of East St. Louis, appeared far behind in her attempt to retake the seat she lost following redistricting in 2022 to Republican Rep. Kevin Schmidt. Unofficial returns from that rematch showed Schmidt holding onto lead of less than 2,000 votes with 78 percent of votes counted. Although the AP had not called the race as of Wednesday, Schmidt issued a news release claiming victory.
The first question concerned whether candidates should be subject to civil penalties if they interfere with election workers’ official duties. That passed with 88.9 percent of respondents voting ‘yes’ with an estimated 89 percent of votes counted.
The second asked voters whether Illinois should modify its constitution to allow for higher taxes on those with incomes over $1 million to pay for property tax relief programs. With an estimated 89 percent of votes counted, ‘yes’ had carried about 60.3 percent of the vote.
The third asked whether the state should require insurers that cover pregnancy benefits to also cover assisted reproductive treatments like in vitro fertilization. ‘Yes’ received 72.4 percent of the vote with 89 percent of votes counted.
Downstate, seven counties asked voters to consider whether they should explore separating from Cook County to form a new state, with all seven voting in favor of similarly phrased referendums.
This result means that 33 counties so far have voted in favor of exploring separation, just under one-third of Illinois’ 102 counties. In total,
about 10.9 percent of Illinois’ population has voted on this issue, with every county where the question appeared on the ballot voting in favor of separation.
Madison County, which held a referendum on Nov. 5, was the closest referendum yet—passing with 56.5 percent of the vote. The other six counties that voted ranged from about 71 percent to 77 percent voting in favor.
Chicago-area races
Chicagoans voted for the first time for elected school board members. Ten seats were up for grabs this election and the fiercely fought races brought out millions of dollars in spending from candidates and political committees.
As of Nov. 6, three races were still too close to call. Of the seven where a winner is clear, three went to candidates backed by the Chicago Teachers Union. Three seats were won by candidates endorsed by either the charter school group INCS Action, a political action committee associated with the conservative Illinois Policy Institute or both. The final candidate wasn’t endorsed by any of those groups.
Recent decisions from leaders in Chicago Public Schools have raised questions about what actions the state might have to take in response.
Some state Democrats began publicly considering looking at the level of state oversight at CPS following the resignation of its entire board last month amid tensions with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the CTU. The election itself follows a fight among state-level Democrats earlier this year that saw competing proposals and a monthslong debate surrounding ethics rules for the reformed board and a timeline on when to hold the board’s first elections. Other Cook County offices that were up for election were swept by Democrats, including county clerk, circuit court clerk and state’s attorney.
Retired judge Eileen O’Neill Burke defeated Republican Bob Fioretti, a former Chicago alderperson, in a closely watched race to replace outgoing State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. The outgoing prosecutor drew national attention for her progressive policies and her office’s handling of the 2019 Jussie Smollett case.
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Food pantry donation
On Monday, Nov. 4, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Lilac Post #5815 presented York Township Food Pantry Director Angela Tanner with a $300 donation to the food pantry. The funds will be used to help stock pantry shelves for the upcoming holiday season. York Township Supervisor John W. Valle said, “I want to commend the members of Lilac Post #5815 for their public-spirited service and
their ongoing commitment year after year to partner
the needle on hunger in our
Semi-pro soccer is coming to Elmhurst
The Chicago House Athletic Club will call Langhorst Field at Elmhurst University as their home field when the Club brings both their men’s and women’s semi-pro soccer matches to Elmhurst in the spring and summer of 2025.
Peter Wilt, President and CEO of the Chicago House Athletic Club, along with several players and club representatives, publicly announced this news during the annual spaghetti dinner fundraising event produced by Access Sports Elmhurst; an Elmhurst based charitable organization supporting the special needs community.
“On behalf of the Chicago House Athletic Club, a semi-pro soccer club with a social conscience, we thank Access Sports Elmhurst for inviting us to be with you all tonight,” said Wilt during the record-breaking fundraising event.
“The Chicago House Athletic Club is proud to announce that we are bringing semi-pro soccer to Elmhurst in 2025. We are committed to supporting the Elmhurst community both on and off the field,” Wilt continued. “Additionally, we are equally proud to announce our first Elmhurst based community partnership with Access Sports Elmhurst that will, among other benefits, involve
the athletes of Access Sports Elmhurst into the pregame and halftime activities at home soccer matches at Langhorst Field in 2025.”
Dena Seidenfuss, Access Sports Elmhurst founder and executive director, along with Michael Felten, board member, took a few minutes during the event to thank everyone for attending the event. When asked what the community partnership with Chicago House meant to the organization, Ms. Seidenfuss said, “Access Sports is excited to partner with Chicago House Athletic Club to continue to further advance social good through initiatives that reflect our core values of inclusivity, respect, and community engagement. This partnership not only enhances our ability to serve young athletes with disabilities, but also amplifies our collective impact on the Elmhurst community. We are excited for what the future holds as we join forces with Chicago House Athletic Club to make a lasting difference.”
For additional information about the Chicago House Athletic Club visit www.chicagohouseac.com.
For additional information about the Access Sports Elmhurst visit www.accesssports.org.
Chicago House Athletic Club players sign autographs during the recent Access Sports Elmhurst annual fundraiser dinner. Athletes of Access Sports Elmhurst will join pregame and halftime activities of Chicago House Athletic Club at home soccer matches on Langhorst Field in 2025.
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with York Township in moving
community.” Pictured (left to right) are members Rich Carsley, Tony Massa, Post Commander Tom Zilla, Dennis Jensen, Valle, Gene Rymut, Michelangelo Di Cosola and Barney Bucholz.
John S. “Jack” Boyke, Sr., lifelong Elmhurst Resident, USMC Veteran, Retired Semi-Truck Driver for over 32 years with Celli Trucking Co, Schiller Park, IL originally hauling sand and gravel, later hauling bulk cement. Jack was proud of his accident-free driving record during his career and his accomplishment of driving more miles backwards than most people drive forward. Jack had a great sense of humor and a zest for life and having fun. He loved cars, wished he could own one of every kind and two of most. He loved anything with an engine that went fast. In his early years Jack could be found cruising the streets of Elmhurst in either his iconic supercharged 1050’s Ford or Studeillac (Studebaker with a Cadillac Engine). He was always up for a drag race. Jack was an excellent mechanic and handyman. There was hardly an engine he couldn’t tune to run better or anything he couldn’t fix.
Jack was happiest attending milestone events, school events and sports events for his children and grandchildren. He was also happiest down on the Missouri farm or up at the lake in Wisconsin. An avid boater from an early age, Jack built his own speedboat in High School with this brother Paul. Jack really liked the lake life. Animals, kids and mostly everyone Jack met were immediately attracted to his soft, kindhearted and fun-loving personality.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John T. And Gertrude, brother Paul, his loving wife of 56 years, Sharon and his 4-legged girlfriend Maggie; Jack is survived by his three sons, John S. Jr. “Steve” (Kimberly), Scott and Brett (Marianne); he was “PJ” (Papa Jack) to grandchildren Ryan (Lynda), Daniel, Connor, Cole, Kolby, Kayla, Cody (Carli), Alex and Mercy. Jack is also survived by several nieces, nephews and sister-in-law, care giver and companion Joy Burkland.
Visitation Saturday, November 16, 2024 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the De-
mentia Society of America, PO Box 600 - Doylestown, PA 18901. For funeral information please call 630832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.
JORDAN TRAFIMOW
Jordan Herman “Jordie” Trafimow, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at home. Jordie was born in Chicago, to Florence and Jack Trafimow. He grew up in the Rogers Park neighborhood and attended Nicholas Senn High School, graduating at age 16 after skipping two grades. He then attended the University of Illinois at its Navy Pier campus, followed by U of I Medical School. True to his grade-skipping habits, he completed college in five semesters and earned his M.D. at the remarkable age of 22. He then completed an internship at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, and pursued a one-year fellowship in mathematical biology—he was a brilliant mathematician—at the University of Chicago. During this period, he also found time to make what he always called “the best decision of my life,” marrying University of Chicago student Alice Lewis, originally of Cleveland, OH, in 1959. Shortly after, Jordie joined the U.S. Army, and he and Alice moved to Fort Campbell, KY, where he served as a Captain in the Medical Corps and joined the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper—the proudest personal accomplishment of his life. Jordie and Alice’s son David was born at Fort Campbell in 1962. The family then moved to Cleveland, where Jordie became a Resident in orthopedics. Their son Jonathon was born there in 1964. In 1966, Jordie accepted a position as an orthopedic surgeon with Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA, where their daughter Janet was born the same year. But Jordie and Alice missed the Midwest, so in 1969, they moved to Elmhurst, bought a house, and settled down. Jordie became an orthopedic surgeon at Elmhurst Clinic, a position he held until his retirement, and many happy years followed.
Jordie and Alice joined Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard, a recently-founded Reform Jewish temple, where they found a welcoming community and many kindred souls (quite a few Etz Chaim members were re-
Recycling event for political signs takes place this Friday and Saturday
Drop off political signs and stands at the DuPage County government complex
DuPage County will hold a free sign recycling event for corrugated plastic/cardboard signs and metal stands, such as those used by many political campaigns, at the DuPage County government complex on Friday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.
To drop off the signs and stands, enter through the DuPage Coun-
ty government complex’s main entrance at 421 N. County Farm, Wheaton, and follow the recycling event signage. Only corrugated plastic and cardboard will be accepted. Metal stands must be separated from signs prior to drop-off.
For more information, call 630407-6700, or email recycle@dupagecounty.gov.
searchers at Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratories). Jordie’s practice thrived, and he became a widely respected doctor who was deeply beloved by his patients. David, Jon, and Jan moved through the Elmhurst school system, attended college and graduate school, built successful careers, and married to Sabine (David), Elsa (Jon), and Uli (Jan).
The first grandchild, Jessica, arrived in 1994, followed by Rachel (both Jon and Elsa’s daughters) and Hannah and Leah (Jan and Uli’s daughters).
During this time, Jordie also taught orthopedic surgery at Loyola Hospital, continued his mathematical research, and honed his skills as a chess player. After retiring from Elmhurst Clinic, Jordie pursued research in mathematical biology at various institutions, including Rush Medical School and University of Illinois Medical School, focusing on mathematical modeling of spinal movements. He published several academic papers and forged research partnerships around the globe. In retirement, Jordie and Al-
ice traveled the world, stayed actively involved with life at Etz Chaim, and enjoyed the company of their children, grandchildren, and a wide circle of friends. Jordie is survived by his wife, Alice, his children, David, Jon, and Jan, and his grandchildren, Jessica, Rachel, Hannah, and Leah.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, November 10 at Congregation Etz Chaim of Dupage County, 1710 S. Highland Ave. Lombard, IL. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Family and friends that will not attend can watch the services live or any time after on Jordie’s webpage at www. NTFunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers remembrances to Congregation Etz Chaim of Dupage County Lifelong Learning Fund Program would be appreciated.
Arrangement by Ner Tamid Funerals, 847-504-7336.
KEVIN CRONIN, 70 Kevin Cronin, age 70, passed away suddenly on October 24, 2024
in Dallas, TX.
Beloved husband of Phuong; Loving father of Kyle, Erin, Meghan, Emily & Chloe, Step-father of Jeffrey, Kaitlyn, & Kelly; Proud Grandfather of Devon, Kylie, Paxton, Emmitt, Weston, Zora, Gia & Aiden; Dear Brother of Terry, Carol, Tim, Pat, Marian, Jack & Peggy; Uncle of many nieces and nephews. A compassionate friend, healer and founder of ARC Physical Therapy, Kevin touched countless lives through his dedication to helping others.
Visitation was Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst.
For information please call 630832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.
Worship Services Directory
St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church 547 N. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-2435
Sunday Worship at 10:15am
School & Bible Study 9am
Study Wednesdays after Service Thanksgiving Service Wed., Nov. 27th at 7pm Everyone is Welcome!
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM and 6 PM
Daily Masses: Monday—Friday: 6:15 and 8:15 AM Saturday: 8:15 AM
Confessions: Saturday: 3-3:45PM
Adoration:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NUMBER 24 P 17
Request for Conditional Use Permit and Variations
Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Cal Schilling and Mike Yount, Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems, Inc., for an amended Conditional Use Permit for a pylon sign and sign Variations at the property commonly known as 600 W. North Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of updating an existing pylon sign and adding an automatic changing sign to the pylon sign.
Following is a legal description of the subject property:
LOT 1 OF THE DELTA SONIC NORTH AVENUE RESUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 2021 AS DOCUMENT R2021-160873, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PIN: 06-03-204-025
LEGAL NOTICES Community
The common street address is 600 West North Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject properties are located within the C2 –Community Shopping and Service District.
If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Development Department at 630-530-3121.
Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Palm, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, call 630-530-3770 or email HR@elmhurst.org within a reasonable time before the meeting. Please provide as much notice as possible for sign language interpreting requests.
Eileen Franz, City Planner
(Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 14, 2024) 464277
NOTICE OF CAUCUS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO 60 ILCS 1/45-10 THAT
THE YORK TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC PARTY CAUCUS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M., (WITH THE DOORS OPENING
AT 6:30 P.M.) AT JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
301 W. JACKSON ST., VILLA PARK, IL 60181 in the Main Gym
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWNSHIP OFFICES IN THE APRIL 1, 2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION: SUPERVISOR, TOWN CLERK, ASSESSOR, HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER, 4 TRUSTEES
PUBLISHED BY: ANTHONY A. CUZZONE TOWN CLERK YORK TOWNSHIP, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
(Published in the Elmhurst Independent, Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review and Lombardian Nov. 14, 2024) 463852
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CASE NUMBER 24 P 19
Request for Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances
Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst
Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request by Todd Richards, HR Green, on behalf of Michael Young, Chick-fil-A (property owner Brixmor Elmhurst Crossing LLC.) for a Conditional Use Permit for a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development with Site Development Allowances pursuant to Sections 22.26 and 22.31 of the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance at the property commonly known as 235 S. IL Route 83 in Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of expanding the existing Chick-Fil-A drive-thru lane to a dual drive-thru lane and re-configuring existing parking and circulation.
Following is a legal description of the subject property:
LOT 1 OF ELMHURST CROSSING SECOND ASSESSMENT PLAT, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 15, 2021 AS DOCUMENT R2021-179002, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PIN: 06-03-417-017
The common street address is 235 S. IL Route 83, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the C2 - Community Shopping and Service District.
If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Development Department at 630-530-3121.
Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Emily Palm, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126, call 630-530-3770 or email HR@elmhurst.org within a reasonable time before the meeting. Please provide as much notice as possible for sign language interpreting requests.
Eileen Franz, City Planner
(Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 14, 2024) 464278
Saturday, Nov. 16
Family Day: Mini Murals. From 1-4 p.m., presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., in celebration of Rafael Blanco’s works as a public artist, families are invited to fabricate a mural with various media on their own mini paper “wall.” Participants can adapt large-scale techniques to a smaller scale. For more information, visit: https://elmhurstartmuseum.org
Sunday, Nov. 17
“No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media.” (Lecture). From 2-3 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst History Museum, Northern Arapaho filmmaker, artist, writer, and media educator, Ernest M. Whiteman III, presents this engaging lecture discussing the many representations of Native Americans in media throughout history and how this has informed audience perceptions of Native people and issues. Note: due to construction at the museum, the event will be held at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York. Admission is free. For more information, call 630-833-1457 or email: ehmprograms@elmhurst.org
Wednesday, Nov. 20
NOTICE OF CAUCUS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO 60 ILCS 1/45-10 THAT
THE YORK TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN PARTY CAUCUS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M., (WITH THE DOORS OPENING AT 6:00 P.M.) AT THE VILLA PARK VFW POST 2801 39 E. ST. CHARLES RD., VILLA PARK, IL 60181 in the Bergh Room
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWNSHIP OFFICES IN THE APRIL 1, 2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION:
SUPERVISOR, TOWN CLERK, ASSESSOR, HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER, 4 TRUSTEES
PUBLISHED BY: ANTHONY A. CUZZONE TOWN CLERK YORK TOWNSHIP, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
(Published in the Elmhurst Independent, Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review and Lombardian Nov. 14, 2024) 463851
An evening with local Elmhurst author. From 7-8 p.m. at Elmhurst University, join us for an evening with local author Shelby van Pelt, author of “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” This debut novel became an instant New York Times bestseller and was chosen as a pick for The Today Show’s Read with Jenna book club. Van Pelt discusses her writing process, characters, loss, hope, and the giant Pacific octopus. Presented with Elmhurst University and the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Book signing to follow. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information, call 630-279-8693 or email: reference@elmlib.org
Friday, Nov. 28
Holiday flower show at the Wilder Park Conservatory. Starting Nov. 28 and running through Jan. 12, step into the holidays during Wilder Park Conservatory’s Holiday Flower Show. The conservatory is located at 225 S. Prospect Ave. Free. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. through December and 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. beginning in January. For more information, call 630993-8900.
Elmhurst History Museum Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Sport S
York football team piles up 411 yards of total offense in playoff win against Oswego
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
It’s back to the quarterfinals for the York football team. The Dukes racked up 411 yards of total offense on their way to a 35-17 win over No. 3 seed and host Oswego in the second round of the Class 8A state playoffs.
York, the No. 14 seed in the Class 8A 32-team bracket, moved to 9-2 with the win and returns home to Clarence D. East Field Friday to host Warren Township (7-4) out of Gurnee in the Class 8A state quarterfinals. Game time is 7:30 p.m. It will be the final home game of the season regardless of outcome (York would be the away team in the semifinals).
The Dukes are in the quarterfinal round for the third year in a row and look to move to the 8A final four for a third year in a row. York is 32-5 over the last three years, which dwarfs the program’s previous three-year high-water mark of 26-8 from 20052007 (which included one semifinal appearance). “The guys have been playing awesome,” York coach Don Gelsomino said. “They are buying into everything and believing. To see it all come together, it’s been a lot of fun. We put in all the hard work to be here, so let’s have some fun and that’s what we are doing.”
York trailed 3-0 after the first
quarter and 10-7 at halftime only to pile up 28 second-half points, while limiting higher-seeded and previously 10-0 unbeaten Oswego to but a touchdown during that span. Bruno Massel’s 65-yard-run put York up 7-3 in the second quarter, but Oswego countered with a 33-yard passing touchdown to go up 10-7 at halftime. Massel then scored on runs of 11 and 23 yards to give York a 21-10 lead. Oswego trimmed it to 21-17 in the third quarter before Jimmy Conners scored York’s final points with a pair of rushing touchdowns from two and five yards out.
York ran for 395 yards on 45 carries (8.8 yards per carry) and converted on eight of 11 third-down situations. Massel ran 18 times for 175 yards and three touchdowns, while Conners ran 11 times for 114 yards and two touchdowns, while Henry Duda also went over the 100-yard barrier with 16 carries for 106 yards, giving York three 100-yard rushers in the same game. Massel also completed three passes for 19 yards.
“Oswego had a great defense, and it was going to have to be playing mistake-free offense,” Gelsomino said. “Not having turnovers but watching the little things. When you watch the film, you watch the offensive line blocking and getting to the right guy. We did a really good job
of that and being able to make some lanes and holes for some of our skill kids. We played a pretty clean game on offense and the results spoke for themselves.”
Gelsomino also was thrilled with the play of York’s offensive line, which includes Joe Reiff (headed to Notre Dame), Costa Kampas, Jack Bodach, Jack Wahr, Camden Sivewright and Jackson Rennick. “They played well up front,” he said. “The big boys were moving some people. You kind of know what is happening when you are there live, but watching the film verified everything. Some of our guys don’t need huge holes, they need seams, and they got both. I’m very proud of the offensive line.”
The Dukes also took full advantage of three Oswego turnovers. Conners led York’s defense with nine tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, 1 1/2 sacks, one forced fumble and one quarterback hurry. Evan Gaughan had six tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, three hurries and one sack. Reiff had half a sack, three hurries and one fumble recovery. Vaughn Martire had one sack, while Michael Grazzini had seven tackles and one interception. Eddy Sica also had an interception.
“Our defense came up with huge plays that led to a lot of points, and we had one to seal it at the end,” Gel-
somino said. “Oswego made some nice plays on offense, but we were able to shut their run game down. In the end, we were able to apply pressure and force turnovers. We were able to put some nice finishing touches on plays on defense.”
Not lost on Gelsomino was the fact York went on the road and beat an undefeated 10-0 team with a seeding 11 places higher than his squad. “That was against an undefeated team on the road and in the playoffs,” he said. “That’s not an easy task for anybody. It was a great team win. This wasn’t one person. We had three guys run for more than 100 yards and multiple guys came up with turnovers on defense. That’s what it takes in the playoffs. It takes the whole team. It was great to see the kids pull through on the road like they did”. York is 32-5 over the last three years, which dwarfs the program’s previous threeyear high-water mark of 26-8 from 2005-2007 (which included one semifinal appearance).
York trailed 3-0 after the first quarter and 10-7 at halftime only to pile up 28 second-half points, while limiting higher-seeded and previously 10-0 unbeaten Oswego to but a touchdown during that span. Bruno Massel’s 65-yard-run put York up 7-3 in the second quarter, but Oswe-
Dukes have three 100-yard rushers in same game; Host Warren Township Friday York football week 12 preview
What: Quarterfinals of the Class 8A state football playoffs
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Clarence D. East Field, York High School, Elmhurst
Seeds: Warren is the No. 27 seed in the 32-team Class 8A bracket; York is the No. 14 seed
Outlook: York outscored its first two playoff opponents (Edwardsville and Oswego) by a combined 72-24 count. Next up, a formidable and historically strong Warren Township team out of Gurnee. The Blue Devils, who compete in the North Suburban Conference with the likes of Stevenson, Lake Zurich and Lake Forest, made the playoffs with a 5-4 record. Warren dispatched Mid-Suburban West champion Palatine in the first round by a touchdown and then downed Barrington last week by nine points. Warren is led by standout running back Aaron Stewart who has run for more than 2,000 yards this season. York piled up more than 400 yards of total offense in last week’s win against No. 3 seed Oswego on the road with Bruno Massel, Jimmy Conners and Henry Duda each rushing for more than 100 yards. York also won the turnover battle 3-0 in that game. Warren is 3-4 against playoff teams this season. Those losses came to Maine South (35-18), Lake Forest (38-7), Stevenson (16-7) and Libertyville (35-28). Maine South, Lake Forest and Stevenson are also still alive in the playoffs and the only reason Libertyville isn’t, is because it played Lake Forest last week.
go countered with a 33-yard passing touchdown to go up 10-7 at halftime. Massel then scored on runs of 11 and 23 yards to give York a 21-10 lead. Oswego trimmed it to 21-17 in the third quarter before Jimmy Conners scored York’s final points with a pair of rushing touchdowns from two and five yards out.
York ran for 395 yards on 45 carries (8.8 yards per carry) and converted on eight of 11 third-down situations.
Massel ran 18 times for 175 yards and three touchdowns, while Conners ran 11 times for 114 yards and two touchdowns, while Henry Duda also went over the 100-yard barrier with 16 carries for 106 yards, giving York three 100-yard rushers in the same game. Massel also completed three passes for 19 yards. The Dukes also took full advantage of three Oswego turnovers.
Conners led York’s defense with nine tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, 1 1/2 sacks, one forced fumble and one quarterback hurry. Evan Gaughan had six tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, three hurries and one sack. Joe Reiff had half a sack, three hurries and one fumble recovery. Vaughn Martire had one sack, while Michael Grazzini had seven tackles and one interception. Eddy Sica also had an interception.
Timothy Christian girls volleyball team wins sectional title; runs streak to 37 wins in a row
Strong middle play propels Trojans past Richmond-Burton
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
The wins continue to pile up for the Timothy Christian girls volleyball team — and at the perfect time. The Trojans ran their winning streak to 37 matches in a row with recent victories over Richmond-Burton and IC Catholic Prep in the Class 2A Woodstock Marian Central Catholic Sectional.
Timothy’s two-set win over town neighbor ICCP on Nov. 7 gave it the Marian Central sectional title and put it on the cusp of a Class 2A state finals appearance this weekend. Timothy played Chicago Latin School at home earlier this week in the Class 2A Timothy Christian Super-sectional. If Timothy defeated Latin, it will play in the Class 2A state semifinals in Normal at Illinois State University Friday at noon.
In a 25-21, 25-22 win over ICCP, Abby Vander Wal had eight kills, nine digs and one block. Audrey Williams had eight kills and three blocks, while Ella Rickert had five kills and three blocks. Bella Potempa recorded seven digs, two kills, one ace and one block. Jenna Wasco had eight digs and one block. Miriam PozdolNiego had eight digs, three aces and one assist. Elizabeth Alex had 17 assists, 13 digs, two kills and one block for a volleyball double-double, while Kate Vogelzang had one ace and one dig.
“We know who IC is,” Timothy coach Scott Piersma said. “We told the girls and other people when IC beat Richmond, Richmond was a beast all year with a 36-1 or something record with two very good and powerful outside hitters. That’s what IC feeds off. They are built to stop
and ICCP
outside hitters and frustrate them. We couldn’t rely on our outside hitters to beat them.”
Instead, the Trojans took it to the middle where middle blockers Rickert and Williams had strong games. Williams finished with eight kills and Rickert added five. “Our middles stepped up again,” Piersma said. “They had 13 kills between the two of them and that was more than our three hitters (2 outside and 1 right side) combined. That’s how you can beat IC. They are built to slow down and stop outsides. That’s how they take teams out and then they wait for you to make mistakes. Distributing the ball and forcing them to play on their heels defensively takes them out of their game a little bit.” Vander Wal, headed to the Univer-
• Volleyball
sity of Texas, and Potempa, Timothy’s two outsides, had one or two kills between them in the first set, Piersma noted. “That’s not by design,” Piersma said. “When we were setting Abby and Bella, they were getting hands on it and digging it up to keep balls in play. Finding kills from our middles was important.”
Vander Wal had seven kills in the second set. “That’s because the middles opened that up a little,” Piersma explained. “IC couldn’t send two blockers all night to her and have nobody looking out for the middle. We played nice complementary volleyball from an offensive standpoint.”
Earlier, the Trojans dispatched Rockford Christian 25-17, 25-21 in the Marian Central semifinals. Piersma noted Timothy had hour-plus bus rides up to Woodstock on both sectional match nights, including a rain-soaked drive for the Rockford Christian match. Against Rockford, Vander Wal had 11 kills, eight digs, five aces and one block. Rickert had nine kills and two blocks, while Williams had two kills and two blocks. Potempa finished with two digs, one kill and one block. Wasco had one kill, one ace, one block and two digs. Pozdol-Niego had 10 digs, one ace, one kill and one assist, while Alex had 24 assists, three digs, one kill and one ace. Vogelzang had one ace.
“We knew Rockford Christian had a big outside hitter (Maddie Anspaugh, junior, committed to Division I Clemson University) that has committed somewhere as a junior,” Piersma said. “We knew she would get her kills here and there. We wanted to spread it around and not have only Abby. We wanted to keep them back on their heels and our middles did a great job.”
Rickert registered her nine kills on 12 swings. “That took a lot of the load off Abby and Bella, and it threw something at Rockford Christian that maybe they weren’t expecting
tral Catholic sectional title. The win against ICCP was Timothy’s 37th in a row after starting the season 0-2.
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Anthony Bucolo fires a pitch during a recent U12 baseball game.
to have to defend against,” Piersma said. “Credit to Elizabeth Alex for distributing the ball all around. We also played well defensively. We knew their good player would get kills. If we could even slow her down a little bit by getting touches at the net with little things. We knew if we could tip and pick those shots up, we would be able to slow her down and
be able to frustrate them. If her team sees that and they can’t get it going, it puts them in a tough spot. We played strong defensively and that helped us complete the match and helped put them away.” Timothy also had nine services aces against Rockford. “We wanted to serve tough and force them to play out of system. That was a key for us as well,” Piersma said.
Timothy defeated Chicago Latin School, its super-sectional opponent earlier this week, in three sets earlier in the season. “Getting to play a home is a bonus after traveling so much in the sectional,” Piersma said late last week. Timothy lost its first two matches of the season and has
The York girls cross country team took second in the state at the recent Class 3A state finals meet in Peoria. The Dukes missed winning a second state title in a row by a single point. York freshman Karlin Janowski finished second individually. It was York’s fourth podium finish in a row in Peoria.
proceeded to run off 37 wins in a row.
“At this point, we are kind of in maintain mode,” Piersma explained. “There is not much you are going to change right now. We talk about being aware of other teams. We know when we play our game, it is very tough for other teams to keep up with us. We bring a lot of firepower offensively and we are big at the net. We can get hands on the ball. If we can keep that going, it helps our back row by not having to go after those hardhit shots. Elizabeth, our setter, had 13 digs against IC. If we keep big at the net offensively and defensive keep our ball control and serve-receive in
a good spot, we feel good no matter who we are playing.”
Piersma said the players have joked about wanting to replay their first two matches of the season. “Maybe if we had won those, maybe we would be doing something on the court that we shouldn’t be doing,” he said.
“Those first two matches showed us we had to adjust some things and that’s how we have found our groove.”
Timothy won its fourth sectional title and first since 2019. The Trojans were looking for their second state finals trip after finishing third in the state in 2015.
Sign up now for Bensenville Park District youth basketball
Intervillage
league registration deadline Nov. 15; house
league sign-ups end Dec. 5
The Bensenville Park District offers several options for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade boys and girls interested in playing basketball, including co-ed in-house basketball for pre-K and kindergarteners and intervillage play for boys and girls grades 1-8.
Intervillage League play is broken into separate grade levels: a co-ed team for grades 1-2 as well as separate boys and girls teams for grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. Boys in grades 3 and above will be evaluated and placed on a team. Evaluations take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, for grades 3-4; 7 p.m. Nov. 18 for grades 5-6 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 for grades 7-8. All evaluations take place at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville.
Practices will begin in December, and games against other villages begin in January, running
through March. Home games are played at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, and road games are played in nearby villages. Fees are $138, $115 for those living within Bensenville Park District boundaries, and include a team jersey.
The deadline to register for co-ed in-house (Bensenville Sports Conference) play is Thursday, Dec. 5. Fees are $55, $45 in-district, and include a team T-shirt and awards.
All games will be played at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.
In-house basketball games take place Saturdays beginning in January. Practices take place before games.
Volunteer coaches are needed for all teams to make these leagues possible. Contact Breana Aponte for more details by calling (630) 766-7015 or emailing BAponte@BvilleParks.org.
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The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team defeated IC Catholic Prep 25-23, 25-21 on Nov. 7 to win the Class 2A Woodstock Marian Cen-
York girls cross country team finishes second in state
Freshman Janowski second individually; Defending champions edged by single point
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
It was a photo finish at this past weekend’s Class 3A girls state cross country finals meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Defending Class 3A state-champion York was edged for the 2024 state title by a single point. Barrington won the state championship with 130 points, while York was second at 131 and fellow West Suburban Conference Silver Division entrant Downers Grove North was third with 132 points. Downers North won the WSC Silver title this season, finishing ahead of York.
Barrington had place finishes of 1, 5, 27, 43 and 54, while York had 2, 16, 31, 38 and 44 and Downers Grove North went 8, 18, 19, 35 and 52 for its scoring runners. It was York’s fourth podium finish in Peoria in a row. The Dukes won the state title in 2021 and 2023 and have taken second now in 2022 and 2024.
Barrington sophomore Mia Sirois won the state championship in 15:53.40 for three miles. York freshman Karlin Janowski took second with a time of 16:30.60. In addition to Janowski, junior Sophia Galiano-Sanchez took 17th for York in 17:11.30. Junior Maggie Quinn was 37th with a time of 17:37.30, while junior Lila Stanley took 45th with a time of 17:42.30. Senior Scarlett Moriarty was 52nd with a time of 17:48.10 to round out York’s scorecard. Senior Sofia Stoddard took 96th with a time of 18:12.20, while sophomore Julia Weseloh was 97th with a time of 18:12.40.
Earlier, York won the Class 3A Lake Park sectional title in Roselle. Janowski won the individual sectional title in 17:02.40 for three miles. Quinn was ninth with a time of 17:41.1. Galiano-Sanchez was 16th at 18:00.1. Moriarty took 17th at 18:02.0 and Stoddard was 18th at 18:04.3. Weseloh finished 27th with a time of 18:15.3. Stanley took 30th with a time of 18:21.0. York finished first with 58 points ahead of second-place Batavia’s 84 points.
York also won the Class 3A Elk Grove regional title. The Dukes finished with 23 points, while Chicago Lane Tech was a distant second with 79 points. All seven of York’s runners finished in the top 14. Janowski won the regional title in 17:31.96. Galiano-Sanchez took third with a time of 18:09.63. Quinn was fourth in 18:12.06, while Stoddard was fifth with a time of 18:15.34. Weseloh took 10th with a time of 18:44.63. Moriarty took 11th at 18:50.60 and Stanley was 14th at 19:06.0.
In the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet held at Berens Park in Elmhurst, Downers North won the conference title with 22 points.
York was second with 41 points. Janowski won the conference title as a freshman with a time of 17:22.6. Galiano-Sanchez was sixth at 17:55.3, while Stoddard took 10th at 18:18.4. Quinn was 11th with a time of 18:24.3, while Moriarty was 13th at 18:28.6. Weseloh was 15th at 18:38.1, while Stanley took 20th at 19:03.5.
dashes to the finish line at the Illinois High School Association Class 3A Girls State Cross Country Championships on Saturday. The meet was held at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The freshman, who finished second individually, was York’s top finisher and helped them claim second place. She ran a three-mile time of 16 minutes, 30.60 seconds.
Galiano-Sanchez (#1905) navigates her way to a 17th place finish for the Lady Dukes at the state finals on Saturday. The junior earned all-state status by running a time of 17 minutes, 11.30 seconds. The York Lady Dukes finished second as a team to add yet another cross country trophy to their trophy case. They scored 131 points and only Barrington posted a better score with 130.
York junior Maggie Quinn (#1910), one of York’s scoring runners, runs with a pack of runners in the second mile of the state finals at Peoria on Saturday. The top three girl’s teams at the IHSA Class 3A level were separated by only two points. Quinn took 37th overall with an effort of 17:37.30.
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Karlin Janowski (#1907)
Sophia
York boys cross country team places fifth in state
ICCP girls 14th in state; Narcisi finishes 37th
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT
It’s been quite the three-year turn of events for the York boys cross country team. In 2022, the Dukes failed to qualify for the Class 3A state finals meet — an absolute rarity.
Last year, York returned to Peoria and logged a 24 th-place finish and followed that up with a 19-place improvement by finishing fifth at the 2024 state finals meet held at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
Downers Grove North won the state title with 83 points. Plainfield North was second with 154 points. Plainfield South took third with 248 points, while Lake Zurich was fourth at 264 and York was fifth with 269 points.
Junior Carter Olsen led the way for the Dukes, finishing 37 th with a time of 14:45.40 for three miles.
Senior Zach Saltiel took 55 th with a time of 14:54.70. Senior Patrick McGrail was 74th with a time of 15:02.50. Senior Sam Kehoe took 95 th with a time of 15:12.40 and senior Emmett Bradford was 112 th with a time of 15:17.10 to round out York’s scoring. Freshman Michael Gurgone took 123 rd with a time of 15:20.50 and senior Max Zangan was 156 th with a time of 15:36.70.
IC Catholic Prep girls cross country
The IC Catholic Prep girls cross country team took 14 th at the Class 1A state finals meet held at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The Knights finished with a 445 team score.
Senior Graziella Narcisi took 37 th with a time of 18:25.80 for three miles. Junior Grace Gildea was 53 rd with a time of 18:44.40.
Senior Kiely Kemph was 134 thwith a time of 19:54.60. Freshman Hayden Calcagno was 184 th with a time of 20:56.40.
Junior Chole Brandt took 202 nd with a time of 21:19.10.
Sophomore Gabby Graham was 241 st with a time of 23:44.50 and junior Janny Techamontreekul was 253 rd with a time of 27:55.50.
The Knights reached Peoria after finishing fourth at the Class 1A Lisle sectional at Lisle Community Park, earning one of the team state-qualifying bids.
Narcisi was eighth at the sectional with a time of 19:25.10. Gildea took 13 th with a time of 19:54.80, while Kempf was 38th with a time of 21:43.5. Brandt was 55th with a time of 22:32.60 and Calcagno was 63 rd with a time of 22:45.50.
Timothy Christian girls cross country
Timothy Christian freshman Maddie Turner placed 129 th at the
recent Class 1A state finals meet in Peoria.
Turner covered the course in 19:53.00.
Turner qualified for the state finals meet after taking 22 nd at the Class 1A Lisle sectional with a time of 20:49.40.
Athlete of the Month Athlete of the Month
Graziella Narcisi
Congratulations to Graziella Narcisi for being selected as the IC Catholic Prep athlete of the month for November. Graziella is in her senior year and is a runner on the Cross Country team. She is a swift runner and has contributed immensely to the team. Graziella placed 5th in regionals, 11th in the conference meet and 5th at the Lisle Mane Event Invite! We are so proud of Graziella’s fantastic performance this season!
Patrick McGrail (#2328) and Emmett Bradford (#2320) shown here running at the Illinois High School Association Class 3A State Championships on Saturday helped York take fifth in the state finals. The Dukes finished with 269 points and were one of two teams from the West Suburban Silver Conference in the top five.
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