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Tax levy lowers amount about $60 per household Economic conditions positively impacting other City revenue sources
2015 tax levy is $7,249,000, a 1.5 percent increase over the prior years. The Committee considered several factors in its deliberation including the following:
• Current economic conditions are continuing to positively impact the City’s other major revenue sources such as sales tax, real estate transfer tax and building permit fees.
• Based on fiscal year 2015 and 2016 financial projections, the General Fund balance is projected to be above the prescribed City Council policy of 25 to 33 percent of
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ELMHURST — The 2015 tax amount on the average Elmhurst household will be reduced by nearly $60 cumulatively, according to the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services (FCAAS) Committee. The figure comes from the combination of the zero increase in the tax levy for two years by the City in the portion of the tax bill it controls, and the additional abatement in debt service of $500,000 in 2014 and $1 million in 2015. The City’s tax levy of $9,444,616 reflects a zero percent increase compared to the prior year and includes the customary components of police pension, firefighters’ pension, other retirement expense, ambulance and fire protection. These levy components were discussed in light of a potential tax freeze legislation being proposed by the state legislature, but no changes were recommended at this time, said Kevin York (4th Ward), chairman of the FCAAS Committee. The Elmhurst Public Library
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Continued from page 1 length the projected General Fund balance and agreed that utilizing surplus fund balance at this time in lieu of a property tax increase in order to balance the budget was a responsible and prudent objective. • The Working Cash Fund (WCF) was depleted by transfers in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 to the General Fund in the
aggregate amount of $950,000. In 2014 the General Fund completed a five year plan to restore the WCF balance, which is projected to be about $997,000 at year end 2015 and is now within the target balance of $800,000 to $1,000,000. Based on discussions with the York Township Assessor’s office and the Addison Town-
ship Assessor’s office, Elmhurst City staff is estimating an increase of 10 percent for the City’s total 2015 Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV). The financial impact on the owner of a $327,210 market value home of the 2015 and debt service not abated is a $28.53 decrease in the actual tax payment to the City, a 2.67 percent
decrease compared to the prior year. The $26.53 reduction is comprised of a decrease of $32.30 for the City and an increase of $5.77 for the Library. York stated that “because the tax levy is made up of several components, it should not be lost on the City Council or taxpayers of Elmhurst that the
actions have resulted in real and measurable tax savings. The combination of the zero increase in the tax levy for two years by the City in the portion of the tax bill it controls and the additional abatement in debt service of $500,000 in 2014 and $1,000,000 in 21015 will have the result of lowering the tax burden on the average household by nearly $60 cumulatively.
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ELMHURST — The holiday season is upon us and if you’re celebrating with a drink, the Elmhurst Police Department has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Due to the increase in drunk drivingrelated fatalities around the holidays each year,
the Elmhurst Police Department has partnered with the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation to actively search for and arrest drunk drivers into the New Year. Seat belt law violators will also be a focus as far too many motorists still
die because they failed to take the simple step of buckling up every time they get in a vehicle. From Thursday, December 17 to Sunday, January 3, Elmhurst Police will be out in force conducting seat belt and impaired driving enforcement as part of the statewide effort. Additional
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Plans revealed to expand Elmhurst Ace Hardware By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent
ELMHURST — At a meeting of City Council Committees on Monday, Dec. 14, plans were revealed to expand the Elmhurst Ace Hardware store, one of the oldest in the United States. The store is located in downtown Elmhurst at 145 E. First Street. Len Grimsley, who has
Ace Hardware stores in Addison, Roselle, Glen Ellyn and Bloomingdale, appeared before the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services (FCAAS) Committee to discuss possible Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentives and other City programs such as a retail grant. Scott Day, a Naperville attor-
ney for Grimsley, mentioned proposals between $42,000 and $60,000. Day noted that part of the money would be spent to improve “antiquated brick structure,” which included ghost images of previous signs. Grimsley said the Elmhurst store is 7500 square feet, but he
plans to add a 10,000 squarefoot garden center. The store in Addison has 35,000 square feet of space. “I could double the inventory easily and the square foot amount from $25 per square foot,” The figure for the Addison store is $50 a square foot.
Kopp: Wilder Crossing not likely to be constructed By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent
ELMHURST — Wilder Crossing, a proposed mixeduse development on Addison St., will not likely be built, according to Michael Kopp, assistant city manager. At a December 14th meeting of the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee, someone casually asked how the
project was going and Kopp said it was not going to be built. “The numbers were not right,” he said. “Construction costs have gone way up since the project was approved. The narrow lot also added complications, the City executive said. More details from the FCAAS meeting will be published in an upcoming issue of the Independent.
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On Saturday, December 12, Susie Sands, president of the United Community Concerns Association (UCCA), receives a $25,000 check from the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation. The check was presented by Foundation president Tony Cuzzone (left) and Executive Director Dan Gibbons.
Bike racks become art at ‘Playground for Everyone’ ELMHURST — When the Playground for Everyone at Butterfield Park opens in mid-2016, the playground won’t be the only eye-catching element on display. Thanks to Elmhurst College art students and Instructor Dustan Creech, the park will be the proud home of sculptural bike racks designed and built by students in the ART 235 Sculpture Studio course offered on campus. Creech has had the idea of incorporating public art projects into his course since 2009. Students would design, propose and ultimately build bike racks as part of the curriculum. Creech felt the project would be “an incredible experience for students to learn the process involved in preparing a professional proposal for a public work of art.”
“These real-life experiences are priceless, and provide a wealth of knowledge about the lives and careers of professional artists,” he said. In the summer of 2015, Creech and Desiree Chen, director of Communications and Public Affairs for Elmhurst College, met with Elmhurst Park District staff and discussed the idea. At that time, Creech proposed the project for Butterfield Park and Park District staff liked the idea. As one of the larger parks in Elmhurst and the future home of the Playground for Everyone, Butterfield Park was a perfect location to highlight the impact public art and creativity can have on a community. Student proposals for the bike racks were submitted during the fall of 2015 to Park District staff and student Jocelyne Mandu-
jano’s design of children holding hands was the selected winner. The image of children holding hands is appropriate for the Playground for Everyone because it symbolizes the idea that all children are welcome to play, just as the playground provides the opportunity for them to do so. The playground will be one of a limited number of inclusive playgrounds in the area, meant for children of all abilities. For many children with disabilities, it will be one of the only places in their lives where they can swing, slide and climb side-by-side with their able-bodied siblings and friends. Creech’s students will soon begin working on a scale model of Mandujano’s design, with the actual bike rack set to be constructed in spring 2016.
Obituaries Joan “Jody” R. Gager, 89 ELMHURST — Joan “Jody” R. Gager, nee Dorfmeier, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015, at Belmont Village in Carol Stream. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 17, 1926. She graduated from Ohio State University with a major in Occupational Therapy, and published several articles about occupational therapy in nursing homes. Jody and her late husband Bob were residents of Elmhurst for more than 50 years. She was very involved with her church and served as both a Deacon and an Elder among other volunteer activities at the church. Besides being analytical and organized, she liked people and had empathy for others. She also had a love for nature, often bringing home rocks, twigs, leaves, and
even an interesting fungus growing from the side of a tree. Her love of nature led her to a hobby of amateur photography, visiting Morton Arboretum often to photograph flowers, trees and insects. Survivors include her children Barry (Sandi), Scott, and Sue (John Garlisch), three grandchildren Erin, Austin, and Ethan, nieces Suzanne, Diana (Chris), Wendy and nephew Matt (Jan). She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob”, and her brother and sister-inlaw William & Mari Dorfmeier. Visitation will be held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, on Friday, December 18 from 3-8 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York Rd., Elmhurst.
Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorials will be appreciated for Yorkfield Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim. com for more information.
Helen Madeline La Barbera, 101 ELMHURST — Helen Madeline La Barbera, nee D’Alessandro, of Elmhurst since 1956, passed away recently at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late Anthony T.; mother of Pamela Scudder and Linda (Ronald) Stedman; grandmother of Kendra (Rob) Thompson and Matthew (Jennifer) Stedman; great grandmother of Alex Thompson and Wyatt and
Autumn Stedman; dear daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret D’Alessandro; sister of the late Elizabeth Woodward, Ralph D’Alessandro and John D’Alessandro. Helen was very family oriented and loved her grandchildren. She was very spiritual and prayed daily. She enjoyed reading the newspaper and keeping up with current events. She bowled for 50 years, was a die-hard Cubs fan and loved sweets. Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Church. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu flowers, Masses will be appreciated. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
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Artis Senior Living breaks ground on four assisted living communities Elmhurst on list of towns tabbed for seniors with memory issues
The company indicated the project would break ground in the 4th quarter of 2015, with completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2017. LK Architecture of Wichita, Kansas, is the architect; the general contractor is Carlson Construction in Joliet. In addition to providing new senior residences, the facility will also create jobs in the form of 30 permanent healthcare positions.
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent
ELMHURST — Last week, the Independent learned that Artis Senior Living out of McLean, Va., had announced plans for four assisted living communities in the Midwest and Northeast, including Branford, Conn.; Green Township, Ohio; Reading, Mass.; and Elmhurst, Ill. Combined, these projects will accommodate more than 270 seniors affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the company said. Information released to the press by Artis described the communities in Branford, Elmhurst, and Green Township as having four distinct “neighborhoods” that create a smaller, familiar setting, which includes a living room den, a residential kitchen, and a dining room. These neighborhoods connect
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This rendering was with the press materials provided by Artis Senior Services, a company out of McLean, Va., which has announced plans to build a facility in Elmhurst for seniors dealing with Alzheimer’s and other memory issues, including dementia. Plans call for four “neighborhoods” connected by a “Town Center” common area.
to a “Town Center” that features a health center, a community center, a studio, a beauty/barber shop, and access to secure, spacious outdoor courtyards. The plans were designed specifically to cater to individuals affected by memory loss, based on Artis’ 20 years of operational experience in the field. Interior features include smaller spaces and the use of themes for help-
ing with location recognition, helping residents to find their way through the building to places they wish to go, be it the dining room or back to their own apartment. The community is created is such a way as to enhance residents’ cognition and quality of life by offering a welcoming environment that feels like home. More details about Artis Senior Living of Elmhurst
According to information provided, Artis Senior Living is to be located on a threeacre parcel on Brush Hill Road in Elmhurst near the So. York Street exit for Roosevelt Road, adjacent to Elmhurst Hospital. It is to be a one-story 34,000 square-foot building with 72 Memory Care Suites, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2017.
More about Artis Senior Living Founded in 2012 by the Bainum family and leading senior care executives, Artis Senior Living is a premier owneroperator of memory care communities committed to providing the finest level of memory care. Its portfolio includes more than 20 assisted living communities in planning and eight under construction dedicated to serving seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Despite state budget crisis, Township meals will continue Will pick up slack from other area centers By Dee Longfellow up the slack for DuPage Senior For The Independent Citizens Council and keep the }Meals on Wheels Lombard/York community dinrecipients who will be affected are invited to attend the York Township nutrition center lunches Monday through Friday. To make a reservation, call the dining center at 6 30-620-2421.”
ing program operating at the York Township Senior Center, 1502 South Meyers Road. “The Board of Trustees maintains that one of our main functions here is senior nutrition,” said York Township Supervisor John W. Valle. “We have partnered with the DuPage Senior Citizens Council for many — John W. Vale years and during this time of York Township Supervisor difficulty York Township will do what it has to in order to feed its senior citizens.” ship Supervisor John W. Valle The township has a “rainy and the Board of Trustees day” fund to help them through announced that it would pick
will be affected are invited to attend the York Township nutrition center lunches Monday through Friday. To make a reservation call the dining center at 630-620-2421.”
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Pictured is a typical day at York Township senior dining center. The center will remain open despite the state budget crisis, and seniors from other areas are invited to join the Township meal program if necessary. The number to register is 630-620-2421.
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Last week, the Independent reported about the DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) being forced to reduce its home delivered meals/“Meals on Wheels” and Community Dining programs, due to the ongoing State of Illinois budget difficulties. The story reported that by January 11, 2016, DSCC would be forced to close its eight Community Dining sites and to reduce its “Meals on Wheels” delivery to Mondays and Thursdays only. This past week, York Town-
times such as this, Valle said. “The Board has put a rainy day fund aside and if it ‘rains’ we will not allow our seniors to go hungry,” he said. “‘Meals on Wheels’ recipients who
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Police Beat
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ criminal trespass to property/motor vehicle/ damage to city property Dec. 7 A victim in the 800 block of Fairfield told police he found his outdoor string lights had been cut. A neighbor stated he saw a white work van with a lift and bucket, stop in front of his house, exit the vehicle and run towards the victim’s residence. Their outdoor lights turned off and the male returned to the vehicle. Dec. 6-Dec. 7 Criminal damage to property was reported in the 800 block of S. Chatham. A victim told police that between the above dates, she noticed one strand of her outdoor holiday lights appeared to have been cut. Dec. 5-Dec. 6 Criminal damage to property was reported in the 800 block of S. Chatham. A victim told police that between the above dates, she noticed her outdoor strand of holiday lights had been cut. Dec. 4 Curtis K. Jackson, 50, of Chicago, was arrested near Route 83 and North Avenue at around 8:46 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said the vehicle was found to be stolen out of Chicago. Jackson was charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle. Dec. 1-Dec. 3 Criminal damage to property was reported in the 600 block of S. Berkley. A victim told police that on two separate occasions between the above dates, Christmas lights in front of her house had been cut. The victim stated that she replaced the lights after the first time and then discovered they were cut again the next day. Value of loss is $30. Neighborhood interviews produced no new information. On Dec. 8, the victim told police that her outdoor strand of lights had been cut once again.
Disorderly conduct/ mischievous conduct/ disturbance Dec. 8 • A student resource officer at a local high school in the 300 block of W. St. Charles Road responded to a call in which a student was reportedly acting aggressively, yelling profanities and refusing to go to the Dean’s office. The student was taken to the Dean’s office and his parent arrived. Police said the student became enraged and was escorted from the building, placed under arrest, transported to the Elmhurst Police Station, processed and released pending disorderly conduct and assault charges. • Disorderly conduct was reported at
CALL 800-222-TIPS the Elmhurst Public Library at around 7:19 p.m. Police said the unknown suspects were being loud, disruptive and refusing to leave. The library staff reported having prior incidents involving the same suspects and constant misbehavior in the building. All were charged with disorderly conduct. Dec. 5 Charlene Radecki, 62, of Wheaton, was arrested at a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 6:01 p.m. Subsequent to a call for an intoxicated female harassing customers at the store, police said Radecki was located and found to be highly intoxicated. She was charged with disorderly conduct/public intoxication. Dec. 4 • Mariusz Kurosz, 36, of Chicago and Janusz J. Maj, 43, of Des Plaines, were cited in the 300 block of W. Fremont at around 2:14 p.m. Subsequent to a call for a disturbance/possible fight, police said officers located three construction workers who were highly intoxicated. There was no fight, but the construction crew members had been drinking. Kurosz and Maj were both cited for disorderly conduct-public intoxication. • Wendy Strickland, 57, of Elmhurst, was cited in the 900 block of S. Fairfield at around 7:46 p.m. Police said Strickland was highly intoxicated in the roadway. She was cited for disorderly conduct/public intoxication. • Disorderly conduct was reported at the Elmhurst Public Library at around 10:48 a.m. An unknown subject was on the second floor of the library, and because of ongoing issues with him, the library director wanted him served with a no-trespass notice. The notice was completed and the subject vacated the scene.
DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol Dec. 8 Norberto Ramirez, 32, of Chicago, was arrested near York and Church at around 12:03 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Ramirez was found to be DUI. He was charged with two counts of DUI, improper lane usage and disobeying a traffic control device. Dec. 7 Rudy Zacarias, 22, of Chicago, was arrested in the 900 block of N. York at around 1:19 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Zacarias was found to be DUI. He was also found to be wanted out of DuPage County. He was charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transpor-
tation of alcohol, improper lane usage, failure to signal and no valid driver’s license. Dec. 6 Valarie Kasper, 24, of Wheaton, was arrested near York and Roosevelt at around 4:07 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Kasper was found to be under the influence of alcohol. She was charged two counts of DUI, improper lane usage and no insurance. Dec. 5 Delicia Owens, 40, of Melrose Park, was arrested near North and I-290 at around 2:57 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Owens was found to be DUI. She was charged with two counts of DUI, possession of cannabis, speeding and failure to signal. Dec. 4 George M. Stojsavljevic, 18, of Elmhurst, was cited at a local high school in the 300 block of W. St. Charles Road at around 8:40 p.m. Police said an officer was notified by the Dean of Students, and while speaking to the suspect, he could smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. Stojsavljevic was cited for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.
Leaving the scene of an accident Dec. 8 Leodegario Rosas-Aguilar, 29, of Stone Park, was arrested near North and Oak at around 6:01 p.m. and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco Dec. 9 Julian D. Reedy, 26, and Rory J. Harris, 22, both of Bellwood, were arrested near North and Villa at around 7:37 p.m. While on patrol, police said an officer observed Harris, rear seat passenger in the vehicle, rolling and smoking a cannabis blunt. A traffic stop was conducted after police said officers observed Reedy not wearing a seat belt. Upon approach, Officers observed Reedy allegedly chewing on a plastic baggie containing cannabis, attempting to swallow and destroy the contraband. Reedy was charged with attempted obstructing justice, possession of cannabis and no seat belt. Harris was charged with possession of cannabis and no seat belt. Dec. 8 • Jace R. Kelm, 18, of Bensenville, was arrested in the 900 block of Virginia Lane at around 7:20 p.m. Subsequent to a report of a suspicious person, police said officers observed Kelm conduct a hand-to-hand drug transaction in a parking lot in the above area. Following the alleged transaction, police arrested and charged Kelm with possession of cannabis. • Octavio Lozano, 22, of Northlake, was arrested near York and Grand at around 5:22 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer smelled
a strong odor of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle and a grinder in plain view. Police said the officer located a cannabis pipe and cannabis inside the vehicle. Lozano was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful use of a communication device. Dec. 7 • Darin Mitchell, 20, of Midlothian, was arrested near Roosevelt and Route 83 at around 8:51 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Mitchell, the driver of the vehicle, was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. He was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended, no insurance, improper lighting (one head lamp) and improper display of front registration plate. • Ereck Pfeiffer, 31, of Glen Ellyn, was arrested near St. Charles and Fair at around 10:43 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Pfeiffer was found to be in possession of two cannabis smoking pipes. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and tinted windows. • Skyler Roudis, 21, of Morris, was arrested in the 100 block of Adelaide at around 10:52 a.m. During a patrol of the Adelaide parking deck, police said an officer made contact with four occupants in a vehicle. There was a strong odor of burnt cannabis emitting from the vehicle, and Roudis admitted to supplying it. He was charged with possession of cannabis. Dec. 6 Barrington M. Cole, 27, of Bellwood, was arrested near St. Charles and Kenmore at around 10:27 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Cole was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with two counts of DUI, improper lane usage and no insurance. Dec. 5 Liobardo Cervantes, 33, of Melrose Park, was arrested near North and Clinton at around 5:50 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Cervantes was found to be in possession of cannabis. He was charged with possession of cannabis and an obstructed windshield. Dec. 3 Mario R. Huerta-Centeno, 30, and Erik A. Huerta, 21, both from Melrose Park, were arrested near Grand and County Line at around 8:35 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said a strong odor of cannabis was coming from the vehicle, and in plain view. Huerta-Centeno, the driver, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and having open liquor in a vehicle. Huerta, a passenger in the vehicle, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and no seatbelt.
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Dec. 7 An officer was flagged down by a public works employee near North and Emory who told police he saw suspicious looking males walking in the area.
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Theft/burglary/ attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/ robbery Dec. 9 A victim in the 500 block of W. North Ave. told police
her purse from the floor of the vehicle. An evidence technician responded to the scene. • Burglary to a motor vehicle was reported at a recreational facility in the 200 block of W. First at around 10:08 a.m. During a patrol of the facility’s parking lot, an officer located a shattered window on a vehicle. Contact was made with the vehicle’s owner, and she told police she left her purse on the floorboard, covered by a towel, while she was attending a class. • A victim in the 700 block of Emory told police he received a letter from a collection agency, stating he had a past due balance on a Comcast account. He then was advised by Comcast that an unauthorized account had been opened under his name and would like
to sign complaints if a suspect is found. • An employee at a tobacco store in the 500 block of N. York told police that an unknown suspect described as a black male attempted to purchase cigarettes with an unknown credit card which appeared to be a prepaid gift card. The employee told the suspect he would not take the card, and the suspect then used another credit card to complete the purchase. The victim believes the signature appears to be the same as a previous disputed charge from Oct. 22. Dec. 6 A theft investigation was conducted at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York Road at around 7:36 p.m. Two victims told police that while they
200 block of E. First St. told pants and red shoes, entered police she has been receiv- the store. According to police, ing threatening text messages the manager observed the susfrom a random phone number. pect conceal women’s makeup Victim related she “met a guy into a plastic bag. The manager online” who sent her a fraudu- attempted to stop the suspect, lent check a few weeks ago who got into the passenger seat and asked her to cash the check of a gold-colored vehicle and and send him the money. She fled the scene. recognized this to be a scam Client: and did not send the money. A Woman robbed by York Clinic report was made Chiropractic for matter of unknown suspect record.
and invited him over to her residence. The suspect told victim he wanted to take her out to dinner and asked her to get ready. When she returned a short time later, police said suspect was gone as well as an unspecified amount of cash. An investigation is pending
she believes while dropping her children off at daycare center, her black leather purse was taken from the front seat of her unlocked vehicle parked in the daycare center’s parking lot. Dec. 8 Theft was reported at a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 6:13 p.m. A victim told police she believes an unknown suspect removed her wallet from her purse while she shopped at the store. Dec. 7 • A victim in the 100 block of S. West Ave. told police that she parked her car in the Courts Plus parking lot at around 8:30 a.m. Upon returning to her car at 9:25 a.m., she found that an unknown suspect had broken out a car window and removed
were working at the restaurant, an unknown suspect(s) stole money from their wallet and sweatshirt. Dec. 3-Dec. 4 A victim in the 500 block of Atwood Court told police she has her credit card in her possession, but found four fraudulent charges on it. Nov. 30-Dec. 3 Theft was reported near Euclid and Brush Hill at around 12:01 p.m. A victim told police that he left 180 rolls of silt fencing had been taken by unknown suspects.
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UCCA would like to thank Presenting Sponsors: Elmhurst City Centre, Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, and Elmhurst Whole Foods; Major Sponsors: Berkshire Hathaway Koenig Rubloff Realty Group, Cafe Amano, David J. Dyer, The Elmhurst Independent, Euclid Beverages, Kick Off for Kids, Main Street Candy & Toys, Peters & Associates, Suburban Bank & Trust, Stolper State Farm Insurance, and Tail Gate; and more than 50 Elmhurst merchants for their participation in the 7th Annual Arte at Nite: FOOD FOR LIFE on Friday, November 6. The day was very busy with customers shopping and dining at local merchant destinations. Thanks to the team effort of both merchants and customers we were able to raise over $10,000, which will help feed over 300 Elmhurst District 205 families. This will make a HUGE difference in helping local families in need. We are
so fortunate to live in a town with business owners who want to give back to others by donating a percentage of their own proceeds to United Community Concerns Association. We give thanks for all they do in helping us to fight hunger in our own community. United Community Concerns Association Board of Directors Susie Sands, President
Council smallminded not to allow gaming at Legion, reader says I agree with Joanne B. Shultz in being disappointed in the City Council voting no to the request of a few video gaming machines for the American Legion. In the past 27 years, I have had the pleasure to get to know the people who work there and many of the members and volunteers as Joanne mentioned all of the wonderful services
they provide and the dedication they have to keep this Legion open – So many veterans have passed on and the younger veterans are not really joining. Is the City Council so smallminded, they could not allow one business to have a few video gaming machines? They did not ask to open a casino – go in any direction to neighboring communities and they all have video gaming. People from Elmhurst do go to the casinos and they do play the video gaming machines, helping to support other communities. This was a very small request from the Legion for the Council to approve. To ask for a few machines would bring in a small amount of money but every small amount helps to survive. This would have been a way for the city to say thank you for all your years of being there for us. All the parades, memorials and services. Shame on you – I think the majority of the residents in Elmhurst would vote ‘yes,’ if it helped keep the Legion open. JoAnn Steward
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ELMHURST — According to a legislative report released on Thursday Dec. 10 by the General Assembly’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, Illinois’ unfunded pension liability is reportedly $111 billion at the present time. Legislative leaders have agreed to join Gov. Bruce Rauner next week to take another look at overhauling Illinois’ pensions. A previous plan
was presented that lawmakers claim would have saved the state billions in contributions, but that plan was rejected by the Illinois Supreme Court, according to a report from Springfield. State leaders met last week about the issue while Illinois continues to function with out a budget for the fiscal year which began in July, 2015. The Springfield State Journal Register reported that the pension contributions was to increase by $291 million in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
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were the two languages being used. The rosary was said and after being told that the Pope was alive but gravely ill, they asked us to leave in an orderly manner and go to our destinations safely. One member of our group knew Rome well and took us to the underground train. As we walked to the train station, we passed a TV store and one gentleman translated the news report that was on the TV telling us that the Pope was in the operating room and the situation was grave. We got back to our hotel and had a quiet dinner, said a lot of prayers. Late in the night my husband said to me, “Did you ever dream we would be in such an historic event?” No, but our Pope lived to do many wonderful deeds and eventually became a Saint. (Ed. note: This article is being reprinted with permission from SeeLEXions, the literary journal written by and for the residents of Lexington Square of Elmhurst.)
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Christi.” It turned out this wonderful gentleman would be our guide for the next two weeks. Early on, he informed us that he was not an Italian but that he was a Roman. We soon were on our way to our hotel and looking forward to some rest but as luck would have it, a priest friend from home was
that it didn’t seem safe but I thought it was just fine. As the Pope passed us and was about 50 feet away we heard what we thought was fireworks, but turned out to be gunshots. Yes, someone had tried to assassinate our blessed Pope. The pigeons that are out and about in St. Peter’s Square flew up into the sky like messengers and you can just imagine the immediate alarm that took place. Most everyone, except the security people, just sat down and prayed in stunned silence. The emergency people were there quickly and the Pope was off to the hospital right away. There were many Vatican priests who spoke to us and asked that we be calm and stay seated so we would not get in the way of the investigators and police. We were absolutely stunned and frightened. Luckily, in our group there was a man who spoke and understood Italian and a few more who understood Polish, as they
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studying in Rome at the North American College and he invited us for Mass and cocktails. What a wonderful start! The next three days we spent being real tourists, seeing all the many ruins and castles and fountains, and gardens, and so forth. We then were really ready to go to the Vatican and see the Pope, this being the highlight of our whole tour. It was Sunday and a bright sunny day and we were in a festive mood. The crowd was large and the sun was shining so the gathering was in St. Peter’s Square. There were people from all over the world and they were singing their national songs or old folk songs from their individual countries. The mood and atmosphere was up-lifting, warm and friendly. Then to everyone’s delight the Pope arrived in his Popemobile, which at that time was no more than a golf cart, very open and you could almost touch the dear man. My husband commented
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Edward-Elmhurst Health program targets prevention of type 2 diabetes have it,” says Julie Sanfilippo, RD, LDN, Lifestyle Coach at Elmhurst Hospital’s Diabetes Learning Center. “With time many of these people will progress to type 2 diabetes. Early detection is key because with small lifestyle changes, increased physical activity and weight loss, diabetes can be prevented or delayed. Through Jumpstart Your Health, we want to empower people to make these changes and have a better chance for a healthy future.” Jumpstart Your Health will be offered at a variety of locations throughout the area beginning in January. There is no cost to participants thanks to support from the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation and grant funding from the Lions Club International Foundation, Lions District 1-J and Elmhurst Lions Club. The program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Prevention effort.
ELMHURST — Edward Hospital, in Naperville, and Elmhurst Hospital, part of the Edward-Elmhurst Health system, each earned an “A” in the Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Scores, which rate how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. Elmhurst Hospital was also recognized as one of only 133 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the “Straight A” designation for receiving an A grade in every update of the twice-annual Hospital Safety Scores, which launched in 2012. The Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single A, B, C, D or F score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. More than 2,500 U.S. hospitals were assigned scores in the current update: 773, about 31 percent, received an
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Marcinek (St. Joseph, Downers Grove) who earned the top 8th grade score of the day, and Michael Ferconio and Thomas Woods (both from St. Joseph, Downers Grove) who tied for a second place finish among 8th grade participants. Peter Eschenbach and Michael Rauch (both from St. Joseph, Downers Grove) tied with the highest score among the 7th grade participants. The award for the top scoring school overall went to St. Joseph in Downers Grove and the highest participation award went to Visitation Grade School in Elmhurst.
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ELMHURST — On Saturday, November 14, close to 150 area 7th and 8th grade students tested their math skills at the annual IC Catholic Prep Math Contest. ICCP recognized the grade school with the highest scores and the grade school with the highest participation in addition to individual awards for the highest scoring students. The test is used as a tool to assess the skill levels of the area students and gives the 8th grade participants the opportunity to earn scholarship money to attend ICCP based on their performance. Congratulations to Myles
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Elmhurst College Dance Marathon supports Lurie Children’s Hospital Team raises $25,321 in first year; Annie (LeGere) 100% my inspiration: organizer By Jean Lawrence For The Independent
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group of Elmhurst College students recently chose to put their energy and fitness to use in the service of very sick kids. For the first time this year, Elmhurst College hosted “Dance Marathon,” a fundraiser for Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. A nationwide movement, Dance Marathon was started in 1991 and involves more than 400 high schools and colleges raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network in their community. Juliette Ambrogi, who grew up in Elmhurst and attended Hawthorne Elementary School, Immaculate Conception Grade School and Immaculate Conception High School, was one of the key leaders of the Elmhurst College Dance Marathon team and has a special connection to pediatric care. She said, “I joined the Dance Marathon leadership team last spring and originally thought I’d help in a small way,” she said. “Then in August my boyfriend Bob LeGere’s little sister Annie was hospitalized for nine days in pediatric intensive care before she passed away. I was there at the hospital every day visiting with Bob and his family and what I witnessed inspired me to take a bigger role in organizing Dance Marathon. Annie was 100% my inspiration.” The event took place at Elmhurst College on November 22 with more than 200 students. “We decided to call it Bluejay-Thon, like DePaul calls theirs Demon-Thon, because the idea of dancing can intimidate some people,” Juliette explained. “You don’t have to dance but you do have to stand for the whole six hours. We like to say, ‘We dance for those who can’t.’ “We had games, entertainment, food that was donated, an inspiration wall with Chil-
}But best of all was hearing the appreciation from the eight Miracle families who were there. Their kids had a blast and we got a lot of emails about how thankful they were and how much fun they had.” — Rachel Sensmeier dren’s Miracle Network patient stories, and a place to get autographs from the Miracle kids. At the top of every hour, the poms team taught everyone one minute of a dance routine and then we put it all together into a six-minute dance at the end. It was really fun. The goal was to celebrate the money we raised and to make the Miracle families feel special.” Each registrant had to raise a minimum of $100 and the event raised a grand total of $25,321. Juliette raised $3,195 of that total by setting up a fundraising page and publicizing it to friends and family through email and Facebook. “A lot of my friends gave $5 or $10 or $15 and then told their friends,” she said. “But the biggest donation definitely came from the Annie LeGere Foundation that Annie’s family set up.” Elmhurst College senior Rachel Sensmeier is the found-
er and executive director of the event. “Juliette was our top fundraiser,” she said. “She doesn’t like to brag but she’s amazing!” Rachel started laying the groundwork for Dance Marathon at Elmhurst College more than two years ago after her sister and friends at other schools participated. “It started with just me and we grew to a leadership team of 30 students,” she said. “We had great support from Elmhurst businesses who donated raffle prizes. It was awesome to see it all come together: students, faculty, the staff and the community were so supportive. But best of all was hearing the appreciation from the eight Miracle families who were there. Their kids had a blast and we got a lot of emails about how thankful they were and how much fun they had.”
Thirty Elmhurst College students comprised the “BluejayThon” Dance Marathon team and recruited more on 200 of their classmates to participate. In its first year at the school, the event raised an impressive $25,321 for Lurie Children’s
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Elmhurst College senior Rachel Sensmeier, pictured here, was the founder and executive director of the school’s recent Dance Marathon fundraiser, benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network. Eight Miracle families, including this patient who is in remission, participated in the six-hour event and enjoyed games, dancing, music, food, and a celebration of the fundraiser’s success.
Hospital. Elmhurst native Juliette Ambrogi was the top individual fundraiser with $3,195 thanks in large part to a generous donation from the Annie LeGere Foundation.
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Three student artists showcase work in Fall Capstone Exhibition ELMHURST — Elmhurst College art majors graduating in February will exhibit their final projects during the Fall Capstone Exhibition, a high point for every graduating art major. For the Capstone Exhibition, each student works for the entire term to create a body of work in his or her area of concentration. Then the students plan the exhibition and design their postcard and poster. Three students will present their work
during this fall exhibition. Jonathan Glabus has created a set of functional porcelain vessels inspired by the Japanese tradition of ceramics. The pieces, he says, “exist to be used together, enjoying the jokes, laughter and tales the users share with each other while sipping their nightcaps.” In his project, Vincent Lotesto juxtaposes Dashavatara, the 10 avatars of Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation;
and Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Using acrylic paint to emulate traditional Indian oil paintings, Lotesto depicts the avatars in a way that manifests a relationship between Dashavatara and Darwinism and how the two concepts pertain to individual existence. Erica Nicole Smith, whose concentration is in graphic design, has created a series of pieces that describe what “Art is…”— auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, audi-
ble, cognitive, etc. Smith is also graphics editor for the Elmhurst College student newspaper, The Leader. The Fall Capstone Art Exhibition runs through Saturday, December 19, in the Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace, which is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, call (630) 617-5186 or visit elmhurst.edu.
York High School announces Illinois State Scholars for 2016 monetary prize, recipients are encouraged to cite the honor on applications for college admission and scholarships. In addition, students are urged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1, 2016. The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal and state aid. ISAC offers free financial aid and college access events to assist students and families with the college-going process. Students can also visit the ISAC website and in particular the new ISAC Student Portal for college planning, financial aid and financial literacy information and free tools, as well as information on how to contact the ISACorps, a group of recent college graduates who act as near-peer mentors, for one-on-one assistance and mentoring. The following York High
School students were named 2016-17 Illinois State Scholars: Grace Achepohl, Zainab Ahmed, Katie Albin, Lilian Alexandrova, Lauren Aloia, Caroline Amann, Jack Anderson, Lauren Anderson, Kayla Arroyo, Nora Barrett, Emma Baubly, Alexander Berger, Thomas Blake, Jake Bohringer, Daniel Bolivar, William Bowbin, William Brigham, Alexandria Cahill, Lauren Cairo, Ryan Camp, Francesca Carfagnini, Joseph Ciannella, Jordan Ciccarone, Alexandra Ciullo, Eric Comings, Julia Conversa, Maxwell Craig, Stephanie Cui, Justin Dale, Daphne David, Devin Davies, Maxwell Denning, Jessica Depaul, Alec Deuter, Thomas Devereux, Cristina Diaz, Kathryn Dierksheide, Krastiu Dimov, Charles Dochoff, Kaitlyn Douglas, Katie Douglas, Ioan Draganov, John Drake, Emily Drost, Michael Ducey, Jillian Dunbar, Clare Dyra, Mark Edakara, Abigail Emich, Sheila Evans, Lydia Faber, Emily Fjeldstad, John Fleshood, Ellen Foley, Quinn Gaughan, Fran-
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ELMHURST — York Community High School Principal Diana Smith recently announced that 176 York students from the graduating class of 2016 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Illinois State Scholars are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank. State Scholars rank in approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors, representing 652 high schools across the state. “Achieving Illinois State Scholar status is an important recognition for this exceptional group of students,” said Smith. “It demonstrates a high level of academic focus and commitment. We are proud that 27% of our seniors rank in the top 10% of students statewide.” While this distinguished recognition does not include a
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ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) National Honor Holiday Glow Society members led a toy drive between Thanksgiving and ChristmasCenterpiece break in hopes of bringing some extra joy to some families in#t1153 need this holiday season. Donation baskets were placed in classrooms and students were asked to bring in new, unwrapped toy donations. Each homeroom competed for a dress down day for collecting the most toys. NHS leaders also collected cash to be used to purchase even more toys for the ICCP donation. In addition, during lunch periods, Candy Cane Grams were sold which students could purchase and have delivered with a personalized message. On Friday, December 11, the ICCP “Santa’s Helpers” loaded up cars and minivans with boxes of goodies after school and personally delivered over $2,000 worth of toys to the Toy Express main facility. This past weekend the Toy Express gave the toys to 96 families who came to the store to pick out toys for their kids.
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The promenade of the Elmhurst Hospital Main Campus is a vision of hope and love this holiday season as the trees that line the central garden are lit up brightly for all to enjoy. These special lights, Love Lights, represent donations made in honor or memory of a special individual.
A Love Light has been dedicated in Honor of: Elliott Achepohl Erica Achepohl Grace Achepohl Michael Achepohl Arlene Ahlgrim Art Ahlgrim Charity Ahlgrim Scott A. Ahlgrim Dr. Craig S. Anderson Annie Dr. Anita Balodis Marge Bartels William J. Cozzi Janet Cunningham
John Dalicandro Dr. L. DiNunno Maddelena Fanelli Jim Finn Margaret R. Finn Dr. Chas Giger Tammy Gorecki, R.N. Debbie Graham Mary Hassett Dr. Ryon Hennessy Joe Scott and Diana Kostohryz Dr. Roger MacDuff Julie M. MacKellar
Diane McGinnis Debbie Memczewski Dr. Patricia Merwick Dr. Michelle Meziere Pastoral Care Ministers Susan Morgan Steve Morley Christina Morrissey Judi Neely Lynn Nolan (2) Dr. Patrick O’Meara Dr. Anita Pillai Dr. Karla Podrazik Emma Pritchet
Marc Achepohl Mr. and Mrs. George H. Acker, Sr. Celso and Cleo Alviar Faustino Alviar Martin C. Anderson Richard J. Anderson Ines Aragon Kathy Artis, RN Connie Barsanti Claire Bartels Elsie Bauspies Donald J. Bavetta Alice Becken Arnold Becken Malcolm Berd Fred and Alice Berger Lois A. Berger Diane Biegel Dorothy Boccuzzi Alice Bonnamy Jim Bonnamy Nancy Borngraber Robert J. Boylan Elizabeth Burlingame Edward Butkevich, Sr. Alex Casper, Grandma Kelly Clare Caulfield Jim Caulfield Anne Cheff Sabbath Cheff Ruth M. Chilstrom Earl Corbin Bernard E. Crandall Julia and Bernard Crandall Armando Crespo M.J. Cruger Ted J. Dawidowicz Sonia de Lama Michael Frank DeLaurentis Joseph and Barbara Demanuele Reed and Thelma Dingman Angelo A. DiPaolo
Herbert Eck Kimberly Eck Agnes Elden-Maxson (2) Kristen Elkins Sarah Elwi Brian Engels Carole Engels William Engels, Jr. Patricia Ferrarini Raymond Filas Richard J. Finn, Sr. Mary Flanagan Thomas Flanagan M. Ward Fleming Ernestina Flores-Villa Jerry Fordon George H. Foreman Carmen Maria Garcia Margaret Genirs Brenda Gooch Goo Goo Graber Marilyn Graber Carol Graham Bill Green Ethel Griseto Nancy P. Griseto Anita Grosbier Patricia Grosbier Rachel M. Gutierrez (2) Lawrence Hageland Wilma Hamilton Kei Harada Lloyd J. Harman, Jr. James Hart Julia Hennessy Michael Hennessy Barbara L. Hilan David B. Hill, Jr. Chicago Police Officer Jonathan Ho Casey Hoey Evelyn Hoffman Gene Hoffman
Sherman Hoffman Joseph R. Idasek Mary Anne Idasek Ruth and Harold Janks Joshua James Jurkovic Joseph P. Kasperski Alex Kaval Mary Kaval Rosemary Kavanaugh John P. Keich Mildred Klco Steve and Millie Klco Lois Gunst Knapp George J. Kordik Ronald E. Kostro Russell D. Thomas Marie Kouba Raymond Kozak Delphine Janan Kroeger Jakub Kryczynski Mr. Kenneth Kuschel Pam Lavine Conrad J. Lind Helen and Clement Malinowski Doris Martel Mike Martirano, Sr. Judy Mastro Julius Mastro Ray and Sylvia Maxson Raymond Dewey Maxson Gladys McClintock-Story Patricia McDonough (2) Kenneth R. McIntosh Majorie McKamy Carole Medland Dorothy Michael Doris Millman Joyce Mary Roberts Mitter Andrew James Mogni James Andrew Mogni Louise Moran Bruce Most
A Love Light has been dedicated in Memory of:
The Rehab Staff at Elmhurst Dr. Thomas Rodts Mary Joan Sakach Nancy and K.C. Scott Patty Spencer Rita Steiskal Catherine V. Stetters Bill Stiemann Jane and Cecil Stinson Dr. A. Su Dr. Daniel Sullivan Colleen Sutherland Robbie Taylor Nadine Thomas
James Mrkacek Janet Mueller (3) Corinne Musillami David L. Nelson Norene Newman The Honorable Donald C. and Gerry Niersbach Richard Nolan, Jr. (2) Colin Patrick O’Connor Charles Odegard Gerald O’Keefe Kevin Michael Osgood W. Parent Josephine Parrillo William Parrillo Christine Pastorello Lorraine Penna Scotty Pentecost, Beloved Son Lucille Porter Edward Powers Dr. Thomas Pozen Irvin J. Prokes Catherine Quinn Bernadette and Raymond Radzun Dale Razee Mother Christine Reed Sharon Riecker Valentin Rios Donald Robinson Betty Sabia Aziz N. Sachu Ahmed Said Pat Sailor, RN Anna Sakach Joseph Santucci Jack Schatz Peter Schaudt Hilmar A. Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Kay Schmidt Bertha and Fred Schottenberg Karen Renee Schweihs Nancy Seyfert
Katie Toben R.N. Sheila Tompos Lolita L. Unger Dr. P. VanReken Dr. Virgili All Hospital Volunteers Dr. Karl Vos MaKayla Kelly Walston Lois Wick Mr. and Mrs. D. Zielonka Patricia Zielonka
Rev. Dr. Warren Seyfert Camille A. Shanklin William Sloan Susanna So Robert Sommers Regina and Francis Soprych Glen Steiner, Jr. Bob Stiemann Ted Stiemann Carl A. Strasser Mary Anne Sullivan Donna Fleming Sweeney Fred Taeyaerts Jane Tanquary Thomas Templeton Ellsworth Thomson Keith N. Unger Kenneth N. Unger Kenneth R. Unger Bette L. Vaccaro Babe Van De Velde William von Stein Jerry W. Walker Joyce Wangelin Dear Friend Victoria Warneke - Hegerich Dorothy Mary Watts Dr. James S. Watts Pat Wautlet Suzellen Webb Elaine M. Wedinger Kathleen Weismann Alfred H. White Daniel B. White Gertrude B. White John F. Whiteside Charlotte Wink George Wink Nanette Wright Mr. and Mrs. J. Zielonka
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City to roll out updated downtown plan Plans open house presentation for January 7
ELMHURST — The City of Elmhurst has announced its plans to reveal the Draft Elmhurst Downtown Plan to the public at an upcoming Open House and Presentation to discuss the Plan and its recommendations. What Is The Elmhurst Downtown Plan? The Downtown Plan will serve as the City’s official guide for land use and development in the downtown area over the next ten years. It will act as a road map, detailing a long-term vision and policy agenda for important issues such as land use, parking and circulation. Ultimately, the plan update answers the question: “What should our downtown look like in ten years and how do we get there?” The Downtown Plan has been a community-driven process and its vision and policy recommendations are grounded in community outreach. Over the course of the last year, residents and stakeholders have had numerous opportunities to participate both
in-person and online. Open House & Presentation To help ensure Elmhurst continues to have a vibrant competitive downtown, the City is requesting comments and input on the Plan from residents, the business community, developers and others who have a vested interest in the City’s future. All are invited to attend and provide vital feedback as the City works with planning consultants Houseal Lavigne to develop the Plan. The City will host an open house and presentation of the Draft Elmhurst Downtown Plan on Thursday, January 7 from 6-9 p.m. at City Hall. It will be an opportunity to view key recommendations from the Plan and to talk to the consultants one-on-one to bring up any questions or comments. A presentation at 7 p.m. will provide a brief overview of the Plan and lead into another Open House for those who may have more to discuss. Members of the public are also invited to view the Plan on the City’s web site at elmhurst.org, where input is also welcome.
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Keeping the holiday tradition
Once again this year in what has become a tradition, Community Bank of Elmhurst hosted the holiday celebration for the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Thursday, Dec. 10. Pictured are Debbie Hamilton, Elmhurst Independent, ECCI Chairman of the Board Tim Gurrie of Pampered Chef and Dare Messina.
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Business Briefs
Elmhurst resident named Emerging Lawyer Under 40 CHICAGO — Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a leading personal injury and civil trial practice law firm in Chicago, recently announced that partner Frank A. Sommario, has been identified as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers. The Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s Leading Lawyers division determines top lawyers who are 40 years or younger or have been practicing for less than 10 years and have proven themselves professional, ethical and experienced at an early stage in their legal career.
School News Briefs
York ranks #14 among best public schools, study indicates
As part of its newly released 2016 school rankings, the education ranking and review website Niche recently ranked the best public high schools in Illinois. While 100 of the state’s public high schools were ranked, FRANK SOMMARIO only the top 25 were published, along with “grades” for five of the indicators used to rank each school. York received the following “grades:” Academics: A+ Health & Safety: A Teachers: A+ ELMHURST — Linden Oaks Medical Group (LOMG), whose Resources & Facilities: B+ clinicians treat patients of Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, recent- Extracurriculars & Activities: A ly added four new counselors at its offices in the Elmhurst Center for Health, 1200 S. York Rd., Suite 3280. They are: • Lorraine Eisenberg, LCPC, CADC: Her clinical interests include depression, divorce, anxiety disorders, stress management, grief and loss, domestic violence, LGBQ issues, substance abuse, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction issues. • James Rust, LCPC, CADC, NCAC: Substance abuse, major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, anger manageNiche, the education rankment, stress management, grief and loss, men’s issues. • David Schnee, LCPC: Depression, anxiety disorders, relation- ing and review web site quoted above, also released a list of top ship issues, substance abuse. • Thomas Slonka, LCSW, CADC: Depression, anxiety disor- school districts in Illinois going ders, panic disorders, bipolar disorders, substance abuse, adjust- into 2016. On this list, District 205 ment issues. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call ranked #9 among other districts in Illinois. Others were: (331) 221-4400, option 3. 1. New Trier Township Northfield 2. Northfield Township Glenview 3. CHSD 128 – Vernon Hills SPRINGFIELD — Last week, the Illinois Commerce Commis4 Hinsdale Dist. 86 sion approved a rate decrease for ComEd but a rate increase for 5. Township 113 – Highland Ameren Illinois. Park ComEd claims the lowered delivery rate is the result the rollout 6. Barrington Dist. 220 of the Smart Grid. Residential customers on average should pay 7. Indian Prairie Dist. 204 – about $1 a month less than their previous bills, beginning in JanuAurora ary. 8. Naperville Dist. 203 A $67 million rate decrease was approved by the ICC, $17 million more than the $50 million decrease proposed by ComEd. PARCC indicates The ICC also approved delivery rate increases allowing Ameren Illinois to raise natural gas bills in the average home by $2 to $6 most students a month and electric bills by $2 to $7 a month. The new rates are unprepared for college According to information expected to appear on customer bills starting in January.
Linden Oaks Medical Group welcomes new counselors in Elmhurst
District 205 ranks #9 top school district in Illinois
ComEd rates drop, Ameren Illinois’ increases
Report finds Illinois ranks 28th in overall health among all states CHICAGO — According to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Annual Report, Illinois ranks 28th among all U.S. states in overall health. The Land of Lincoln ranked 30th in 2014. Strengths include low rate of drug deaths and availability of primary care physicians; weaknesses are high prevalence of excessive drinking, high levels of air pollution and high rate of preventable hospitalizations. Nationwide, Americans are smoking less and living less sedentary lives, but rising rates of drug deaths – including illegal and prescription drug abuse – diabetes, obesity and children in poverty threaten nation’s health.
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released last week by Illinois School Report Cards, More than 70 percent of suburban students in Illinois are not ready to continue their education at the college level. The results, released at the District and school levels, stem from the first round of tests taken through Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). The assessments in math and English language arts/literacy were taken for the first time last spring by students in grades 3-11. The purpose of the PARCC tests is to provide better information about students to see
if they are on track to obtain the best possible education for themselves to prepare for a successful future. It is designed to offer teachers better insight, allowing them to customize their teaching to the individual student’s needs. PARCC has had its critics since its first trial run in 2014. Some say the test is flawed and was given too quickly; that it does not paint a complete picture of how students are performing. For instance, some educators feel students may have scored low on a section in which they didn’t understand the test. This is just one way many feel the test is flawed.
Elmhurst professor co-edits new book on 21ST Century Chicago Explores how political climate affects Chicago’s efforts to be top-tier city
ELMHURST — Constance Mixon, associate professor of political science and director of urban studies at Elmhurst College, has co-edited a new book that examines the social, economic, political and governmental conditions of the Chicago metropolitan area and analyzes the region’s role in today’s globalized economy. Twenty-First Century Chicago, Second Edition (Cognella Inc.), focuses on Chicago’s efforts in recent years to establish itself as a top-tier global city, and examines the governmental actions and politics of Mayors Richard M. Daley and Rahm Emanuel as they grappled with the city’s most pressing challenges. The book is an anthology of news stories, memoirs, first-hand accounts and research reports advocating for change for Chicago. The new edition includes Mayor Emanuel’s re-election speech, which describes his goals for the city and how he intends to govern, as well as several articles that are critical of the mayor. In an article entitled “A Tale of Two Cities: Education and Human Capital in Global Chicago,” Mixon details how educational institutions in Chicago reflect an organized hierarchy that is segregated, like Chicago’s neighborhoods, into haves and havenots. She also argues that higher education’s increased focus on workforce preparation has deepened conflicts at colleges and universities over the democratic purposes of education and global demands for increased job training.
HUD awards $2.6 million to help low-income residents find employment, job training CHICAGO — In an effort to help public housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents in Illinois find jobs and improve their education, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) last week awarded $2.6 million to public housing agencies (PHAs) across the state through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS). The program plans to connect Housing Choice Voucher recipients and families living in public housing with public and private resources to increase
earned income and financial literacy, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and make progress toward economic independence and selfsufficiency. These family self-sufficient grants will help empower individuals and their families to get them on a pathway towards prosperity to help them reach their full potential, said Antonio R. Riley, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator. Participants sign a five-year contract that requires 1) the head of household to obtain
employment; and, 2) that no member of the FSS family is receiving cash welfare assistance at the end of the fiveyear term. An interest-bearing escrow account, established by the PHA, is credited based on increases in the family’s earned income during the term of the contract. If the family successfully completes its FSS contract, it receives the escrow funds, which can be used for any purpose including improving credit scores, paying educational expenses or a down payment on a home.
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Dodgeball champs give ‘To The Moon & Back’ The winning team of the ICCP Junior High Dodgeball Championship is pictured here, giving their donation to John and Shelly LeGere at Sandburg Middle School. They are the parents of Annie LeGere who passed away on August 26, 2015, as a result of anaphylactic shock due to an unknown allergic reaction. The LeGeres have started the Annie LeGere Foundation – “To The Moon and Back,” a phrase she often said. The event raised $515 for the foundation. See story and more photos on page 34.
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These junior high students gathered in the ICCP gym after a rousing dodgeball tournament on November 7. Sixteen teams participated in this year’s charity event, representing schools in Elmhurst and surrounding communities.
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ELMHURST — On Saturday, November 7, IC Catholic Prep hosted its Annual Dodgeball Tournament for area 7th and 8th grade students. Sixteen teams participated in this year’s charity event, representing schools in Elmhurst and surrounding communities. This double elimination tournament culminated in an hard fought championship match featuring the Snakes, with students from Visitation Catholic School, Churchville Middle School and Westchester Middle School, pitted against the Slayers team from Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst – with the Snakes ultimately taking home the top prize. Members of the 2015 ICCP Dodgeball Championship team include Tommy Ryan (Visitation), Daniel Klysh (Visitation), Will Sebastian (Visitation), Gabi Zanoni (Visitation), Paddy Rauen (Visitation), Sydney Fuglsang (Churchville), Adriana DeCicco (Churchville), and Anton Ramos (Westchester Middle School). The Snakes have chosen to donate the night’s cash prize, totaling $515, to the Annie LeGere Foundation – To the Moon and Back. In an effort to promote creativity and team unity for the tournament, students designed their own shirts and came up with unique team names. A prize for “Best Team T-Shirt”, voted on by the ICCP student volunteers, is also awarded at the tournament. This year’s prize went to the Electric Charge of Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst. Concessions were available throughout the evening, and family and friends stayed to cheer on their favorite dodgeball team as the students enjoyed the friendly competition. The Annie LeGere Foundation mission is to promote allergy awareness and research, educate parents and children on symptoms and proper responses to allergic reactions, work within the community to make it mandatory for “first responders” and schools to carry epinephrine auto-injectors (Epi-pen), and to support the training of “first responders” and school staff on the use of epinephrine auto-injectors. Annie LeGere passed away on August 26, 2015, as a result of anaphylactic shock due to an unknown allergic reaction. To learn more about Annie’s story or the Annie LeGere Foundation – To the Moon and Back, please visit Amazing Annie.org.
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IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team tackles tough competition Knights play recent games against Chicago St. Patrick and R-B By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team isn’t shying away from tough competition. The Knights recently competed in a non-conference game against Chicago St. Patrick and also took on Class 4A state power Riverside-Brookfield in a Metro Suburban Conference West Division contest. In a 64-41 non-conference loss to St. Patrick, IC Catholic Prep trailed 14-9 after the first quarter and 35-20 at halftime. St. Patrick outscored the knights 18-9 in the fourth quarter. Austin Reed led the Knights with 12 points and five rebounds. He made two 3-pointers. Angel Ramirez had nine points, while Troy Burrows added seven points. Garrett Cheng finished with five points. “It was a really physical game,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell. “We struggled with the defensive intensity St. Patrick brought. We’re not going to face a lot of teams like that in the 2A playoffs. That’s why we schedule teams like that. They help get us ready and prepare us. It’s going to help us with physical play, quickness and the way we handle pressure.” The St. Patrick game marked the return of players Matt Sutton and Cheng, who were transitioning from the football team’s long run in the state playoffs. “For the most part we have everybody back now,” said Tyrrell. “Jordan Rowell (football team standout running back) will be back with us in a couple weeks. This will help get everybody used to each other.” Tyrrell said the St. Patrick loss was far from alarming. “Sometimes it’s good to be humbled early in the season,” he said. “It shows us where we
need to get to.” Tyrrell liked the contributions the team received from Burrows, Reed and Will Lyles. “They gave us some great intensity,” said Tyrrell. “Will Lyles continues to be impressive in practice and games. He plays hard and works hard. Troy Burrows shot over 60 percent in the Thanksgiving tournament, which is extremely impressive. He has quickness and in the open floor he’s very tough. I’m glad he’s on our side.” Jack Ricobene also has helped the team in a variety of areas. “Jack is coming off the bench and has been a big positive for us,” said Tyrrell. “He’s definitely a leader for us this year. He’s helped us out with a lot of things when we’ve needed it.” Ramirez, Tyrrell noted, put in time over the off-season to improve. “Angel has stepped up. He’s improved his game,” the coach said. “He’s showed up with an improved jump shot and improved ball-handling ability.” Senior leadership also has been a bright spot for the team. “I’ve been very pleased with our seniors,” said Tyrrell. “We have some true leaders on this team this year. Guys are vocal at practices and we’re much more intense. There is a great vibe with this team. That makes courtesy photo a big difference. The guys push each other and keep each other York junior Jordan Gray races past a Glenbard West defender during the West Suburban accountable. We’ve really Silver Conference game played in Lombard on Friday, Dec. 11. The Dukes dropped the focused on the mental aspect game to the Hilltoppers. of things in terms of not letting anything affect you or let things throw you off your game such as the officials or the crowd. Those are lessons the guys can use later on in life as well.” In a 78-49 MSC West loss to Riverside-Brookfield, the recent 44-31 Metro Suburban Conference East Knights trailed 18-12 after the Division victory over Guerin Prep. first quarter and 42-34 at half“It was a good game. We played good defense,” time. R-B outscored IC Cathosaid Timothy coach Jack LeGrand. lic Prep 36-15 in the second LeGrand felt the team especially turned up the By Mike Miazga half. defensive intensity in the third quarter. Correspondent Reed led the Knights with 16 “We played very good in the third quarter,” points (2 three-pointers), while ELMHURST — The Timothy Christian boys he noted. “It was 37-15 going into the fourth Lyles had 10 points. Ramirez quarter. I thought we played really well. It was a basketball team got defensive. and Tony Gaudio each had In a very good way. seven points. Ricobene had six The Trojans were strong defensively in a See BASKETBALL, Page 39 points.
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Defense helps Timothy Christian boys basketball team to victory Davidson scores 17 points in winning effort against Guerin Prep
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IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team defeats Fenton Balanced effort helping Knights in early going By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — The efforts of many paid off recently for the IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team. The Knights notched their
}We are getting better every day. These girls are willing to learn and they are very positive. I feel they have worked harder than any team we’ve faced this season.” — Kelsey James IC coach
first Metro Suburban Conference West Division win of the year against Fenton thanks to a balanced attack. “We played a good team basketball game,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Kelsey James. “We have a lot of people who are contributing and really working together as a team.” James was pleased with the team’s defensive performance against Fenton. “We played some pretty good defense,” she said. “We pressured the ball a lot and that helped us.” In the 40-26 win over Fenton, Claire Gibler led the Knights with 13 points, while Georgia Mahnke had 11 points. Earlier, the Knights dropped a six-point conference game to Aurora Central Catholic. “We’ve had some competitive games here recently,” said James. “We couldn’t hold onto the ball (against Aurora Central) in the fourth quarter. Overall, we were competitive with them the whole game. We just had some minor issues.” Gibler and Mahnke again were the team’s two leading scorers. Both are sophomores.
Timothy Christian girls basketball team splits pair of recent games
said. “We moved it inside and out. It was a nice game. We’re starting to see good progress and that’s something I’m excited about. We also know we still have a long way to go.” LeGrand also cited recent strong play from Trayvon Williams and Jonny Strube. “We’re getting real good energy from Trayvon,” said LeGrand. “He’s coming off the bench and doing a really good job (6 points, 3 rebounds against Guerin). Jonny also brings good energy and has been doing a really good job for us.” Strube had 14 points in the game against Chicago Christian. Timothy returns to action the day after Christmas at the York Jack Tosh Holiday Classic. The Trojans open play at 7:30 p.m. at York against Naperville North. Naperville North is coached by former Timothy Christian head coach Jeff Powers. LeGrand was an assistant on Powers’ staff at Timothy prior to becoming the Trojans’ head coach. “He’s a good friend,” said LeGrand. “He has a very good team this year. It’s going to be a fun game. We’re looking forward to it.” In the 51-44 loss to Chicago Christian, in addition to Strube’s 14 points and
six rebounds, Davidson had 12 points and five rebounds. Mitch Evenhouse added six rebounds, while Rhiner had five rebounds. In the 60-31 setback to Illiana in Lansing, Lodewyk had 11 points. Williams added six points, four rebounds, three steals and two assists. Timothy also recorded a 69-48 MSC East win against Walther Christian, Lodewyk had 19 points, six rebound and six assists. Davidson finished with 13 points and four rebounds. Williams had nine points, three rebounds and three assists. Strube finished with nine points and four rebounds. Evenhouse had eight points, three assists and two steals. Caver had four points, two rebounds and two assists. Rhiner had five rebounds and two steals. Tyler LeGrand added four rebounds, while Nick Tameling had four rebounds and two points. Bryan Leide had three points, Jon Hoekstra had two points and Joe Bootsma had two rebounds. “We’re still not clicking on all cylinders yet, but we’re making strides, especially in the defensive area,” said coach LeGrand. “I’m pleased with the effort. They are working hard to get better and we’re moving forward.”
“Our sophomores have been stepping up lately and playing vey well,” said James. James also gave high marks to Tess Reardon for her play throughout the season. “Tess plays every minute of every game,” she said. “She takes the team on her shoulders and is doing everything she can. She does the little things that help us.” Through late last week IC Catholic Prep was 3-6 overall and 1-3 in MSC West play.
Van Laten scores 16 points in victory over Elmwood Park By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — The Timothy Christian girls basketball team split a pair of recent contests against Westmont and Elmwood Park.
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good team effort where a lot of different guys did a nice job.” Joey Davidson led the Trojans with 17 points and three rebounds. Ben Lodewyk added seven, points, six assists and six rebounds. “Ben had a very good overall game despite being shadowed pretty hard defensively,” said LeGrand. Josh Caver added four points, six rebounds and two assists, while Jared Rhiner had five points and five rebounds. The win pushed Timothy to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in MSC East play. “We’ve made some good strides,” said LeGrand. “We’re headed in a positive direction. We had a couple of tough games recently. We played Illiana on the road and got down pretty big against them and couldn’t come back. We had a different type game against Chicago Christian. They are a good team. Our boys showed energy and effort and we came back against them in the second half. Even though we lost, I thought the guys did a really good job of sharing the basketball and playing good team defense.” LeGrand also liked the ball distribution in the Guerin game. “We moved the ball better around the perimeter,” he
“We are getting better every day,” said James. “These girls are willing to learn and they are very positive. I feel they have worked harder than any team we’ve faced this season.” James also likes the fact the Knights are getting varied scoring contributions. “It’s nice to see it’s someone different every game,” she said. “When someone is doing a good job it brings something to the team. There were a lot
After dropping a 43-33 nonconference decision to Westmont, the Trojans came back to record a 45-41 Metro Suburban Conference East Division victory against Elmwood Park. “The girls are playing better,” said Timothy Christian coach Michele Strube. “We are working on using our quickness more to our advantage. Right now we’re struggling to score a little bit, but the teamwork is good. We’re working together and we’re playing harder than the other teams. We know we don’t have one person out there scoring 15 to 25 points a night. We have to play as a team and we’ve had girls scoring six, eight and 10 points a game. We’ve had different starting lineups almost every game. The girls are learning to play together.” Timothy was tied with Westmont heading into the fourth quarter. “Our girls work hard,” said Strube. “We were right with Westmont and gave a great effort. Westmont scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and one of their good players took over in the fourth quarter. We got tired.” Strube lauded the defensive efforts of Allison Zeilstra in the Westmont game. The Trojans hung on to beat Elmwood Park by two baskets. “The unsettling thing is we should not have won by only four points,” said Strube. “The main thing is we keep seeing improvements. They are working hard in practice and they are good girls. They really wanted to win the Westmont game for me because that’s my old team. That’s very sweet, but they should win that game for themselves and for the school.” Dani Van Laten led the Trojans with 16 points and six rebounds in the win against Elmwood Park. Zeilstra had six points and eight rebounds and
of people who thought Anjella (Farmer) would lead us in scoring. She gets her points, but we have others who are contributing on a consistent basis. We are becoming more aggressive and we’re seeing a lot more people that the other teams have to worry about.” IC Catholic Prep returns to action Saturday in a MSC crossover game againstChicago Christian. The Knights open play in the Oswego East tournament next week.
}The girls are very positive and I like to see that.” — Michele Strube, Timothy Christian coach
four assists. Sophomore Emily DeBoer and Olivia Hoekstra each had six points. Hoekstra also had five steals, three rebounds and three steals. “Our guards are helping us with a lot of things,” said Strube. “To get six points and eight rebounds like Allison had from your point guard is pretty good.” In the Westmont game, Van Laten and Alison DeBoer each had six points. Zeilstra added five points. Strube said the team has been hard at work refining its fundamentals. “Fundamentals are the key to success,” she said. “We have to get better with our fundamentals. Like I said before, it’s a great group that wants to get better and wants to learn. We’re going to keep trying new things. We have 11 girls who can play basketball. Everybody gets into every game. They are figuring things out.” Timothy plays a conference game Friday against Ridgewood before heading into the Lisle tournament over the holidays. “We’re working hard and working on our fundamentals and the girls’ aren’t getting down, which is very good,” said Strube. “The girls are very positive and I like to see that.” After the Elmwood Park win, Timothy was 3-6 overall and 2-1 in MSC East play. In other recent action, the Trojans defeated Guerin Prep 61-26 and lost 47-25 to Walther Christian. Both were MSC East Division games.
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York basketball: On the road vs. Glenbard West
courtesy photos Dukes sophomore Angelo Senior Jack Julian starts the York offense. The game was Martucci scores in the 3rd Senior Ryan Camp looks to pass over two Hilltoppers defenders. close through 3 quarters. quarter.
Freshman Nick Kosich launches a shot during York’s 54-40 loss to Glenbard West on Friday, Dec. 11 in Lombard.
Senior Sean Juneman battles for position on a rebound.
York senior John Morrissey was called for a charge on this play.
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York boys basketball team gearing up for Jack Tosh Holiday Classic Dukes to open tournament against Schaumburg day after Christmas By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — The York boys basketball team has eight games under its belt heading into its own Jack Tosh Holiday Classic tournament. The Dukes will open play in the 32-team field the day after Christmas against Schaumburg. “These early-season games are good tests,” said York coach Vince Doran. “The Christmas tournament is usually around the time where teams come together or fall apart. I’m confident we’re a team that is coming together. We’re looking forward to the tournament. It’s a great tournament with a great field. The competition is
even better than last year.” York will bring a 5-3 record into the tournament. The Dukes dropped recent games to Benet Academy and West Suburban Conference Silver Division foe Glenbard West. The Dukes lost 51-46 in nonconference action to Benet. “We got off to a great start against Benet, but didn’t have good possessions late in the game,” said Doran. “We also got hurt on the glass at key times.” York also lost 54-40 to Glenbard West in conference play. The Dukes dropped to 1-1 in league action. “Glenbard was a back-andforth game,” said Doran. “It wound up very similar to the Benet game. We played pretty well most of the game. We had a few breakdowns defensively. We didn’t take away what we needed to take away.” All three of York’s losses
this season have come against teams that were unbeaten as of late last week (Deerfield, Benet, Glenbard West). “We’ve played some great competition,” said Doran. “Glenbard has a nice team. Our league is going to be very tough. Every game is going to be tough. Now it’s a matter of getting over the hump against these types of opponents.” Jack Morrissey led the Dukes with 13 points in the Glenbard West game. “We have a well-balanced team,” said Doran. “All of our guys are playing pretty well and contributing for us.” In the Benet game, York led 17-7 after the first quarter and 19-15 at halftime. Benet cut the lead to 34-31 after three and then outscored York 20-12 in the fourth quarter. Nick Trapani led the Dukes with 14 points, which included four 3-pointers. Jordan Gray
finished with nine points and four rebounds. Jack Julian added eight points and six assists. Morrissey had seven points. Ryan Camp had six points and six rebounds. York made six 3-pointers in the game. In earlier action, the Dukes downed West Aurora 59-39 in non-conference play. York jumped out to a 19-9 first-quarter lead and went up 35-18 at halftime. West Aurora held a 10-5 edge in the third quarter before the Dukes came back to outscore their counterparts 19-11 in the fourth quarter. Nick Kosich led York with 16 points and four steals. He made four 3-point shots. Trapani had 10 points. Gray added nine points and six rebounds and shot 5-for-6 fro the freethrow line. Julian finished with eight points and five rebounds. Angelo Martucci had
seven points. Camp had three assists, while Morrissey had three steals. Nine York players scored in the game and the Dukes had 12steals as a team. The Dukes opened WSC Silver action with a 68-52 win over Lyons Township in a game that saw four York players reach double figures in scoring. York jumped out to a 21-12 lead in the first quarter and increased it to 32-21 at halftime. The Dukes put up 36 more points in the second half. Camp led the team with 13 points to go with three steals. Julian had 11 points, seven assists and four steals. Kosich had 11 points, including three 3-pointers. Trapani added 10 points, while Patrick Grabowski had nine points. Morrissey finished with seven points, five rebounds and six assists. York made 10 three-pointers in the game.
York’s Kern Jr. competes in Nike national cross-country meet Sophomore caps off great season by running against elite U.S. performers By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — Charlie Kern Jr. recently found himself in a familiar place occupied by previous York boys cross-country standouts. Kern Jr. competed in the prestigious Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) meet in Portland, Ore. Kern Jr. finished 126th in the national field with a time of 16:30.6. “The race and the whole experience was definitely amazing,” said Kern Jr. “One of my biggest goals this season was to make it there. The trip was awesome. I had a lot of fun.” Kern Jr. was blunt in his assessment of his race in Portland. “That race didn’t go as well as I hoped it would,” he said. “I think I just got worn out at the end of a long season. There are some things I probably would do differently training wise after the regional race. But I’m not going to let one bad race ruin the season. I’m definitely thankful I was able to have an experience like that.” Kern Jr. noted the competition in Portland, as it was in the Nike Midwest regional, was top-notch. “It was a little intimidating,” he said. “Most races at the mile mark I’m used to being in the top 20
and I have confidence that I of tough teams in our region- part of a York team that fin“I’m definitely happy with ished fourth in the state. Kern my high school season,” said can move up. At NXN I was al.” During the 2015 cross- Jr. placed second in Class 3A Kern Jr. “It was a really fun like 50th at the mile mark. It season.” was weird to have so many country season, Kern Jr. was as an individual. people with you the entire race.” Overall, Kern Jr. said the race was a positive for him. “I really think I matured as a runner,” he said. “I learned a lot of lessons and I also got to meet a bunch of really cool people.” Now, Kern Jr. is ready to tackle the upcoming indoor and outdoor track seasons. “One of the things I said to my dad (Charlie Kern Sr., York’s boys’ track coach) is I can’t wait to redeem myself in track after that bad race,” he said. Kern Jr. advanced to the national meet after placing fifth with a time of 15:09 in the Midwest regional meet in Terre Haute, Ind. On the team front, Kern Jr. was part of a Kroy squad (comprised of runners from York) that finished fifth at regionals. Max Denning was 75th with a time of 16:03. Robert Tomaska was 102nd with a time of 16:14. Tom Devereux placed 114th with a time of 16:18. Jon May was 117th with a time of 16:19. Sean courtesy photo MacGregor was 143rd with a time of 16:27 and Jackson Bode was 156th with a time Elmhurst baseball players Luke Gordon (11U division), Carter Fask (9/10 division ) and of 16:33. At the Nike regional Mason Balfanz (11U division) with Coach Rob Balfanz were invited to the Game Day level, the top two teams and Junior All-American Baseball Tournament in Sarasota, Florida over the Thanksgiving the top five individuals not on weekend. The trio were nominated by their local coaches. In Sarasota, each player participated in a skills competition which included a home run derby, golden glove throwing qualifying teams advance to accuracy test and a timed bases running competition along with the tournament games nationals in Portland. with teammates from across the U.S.A. “We ran the best we could,” said Kern Jr. “There were a lot
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Going big on the ice The Blues Pee Wee Major CSDHL Team skated home with the hardware at the Chicago Thanksgiving Classic Hockey Tournament. The Blues Defeated the Flamborough (Ontario) Sabres, the Kent (Ontario) Cobras, and the St. Jude Knights to secure the title. Front row (left to right): Andrew Rugg, Carson Pishkur, Jack Ciullo, Logan Maloney, David Hoban and
Adam Valentini. Middle row: Gavin Schoening, Mikey Kamienski, Tommy Cahill, Frankie Pinello and Ryan Callahan. Back row: Coach Rick Vacca, Jake Angelucci, Liam Moran, Troy Walker, Joe Flatley, Tom Gillespie and Coach Todd Finner.
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YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK CHARLIE KERN JR. YORK BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Kern Jr., only a sophomore, recently competed in the prestigious Nike Cross Nationals meet in Portland, Ore. He finished 126th in the meet. The 2015 Class 3A state runner-up qualified for nationals after placing fifth at the Nike Midwest regional meet in Indiana.
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The sixth grade boys Knights White team made it to the finals of the Wheaton Holiday Harvest shootout tournament recently. Front row: Michael Montgomery, Joey Marzano, Colin Doherty, AJ Trapp, Gannon Rice. Middle row: Everett Snyder, Brett Bohaboy, Connor Bare, Emmett Horn. Back row: Coaches Gordon Snyder, Greg Rice, Bruce Bare.
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DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 27 IN H.O. STONES AND CO’S ELMHURST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 25, 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 161539 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FILED MARCH 10, 1923 AS DOCUMENT 163482, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-36-201-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 750 N. Eastland Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073727 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 10, 2015, wherein the business firm of PRESCRIPTION MUSIC LOCATED AT 701 S EUCLID AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000 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: NAME OF PERSON(S) THOMAS MILLER, HOME ADDRESS 701 S EUCLID AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 10TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 17, 24 & 31, 2015) 228973
or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-08282. I676091 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226203 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Alexander Przypkowski; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 02141 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/2/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/7/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 7 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF STRATFORD HILLS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OF SAID RESUBDIVISION ON JUNE 21, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 216081, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-12-404-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 566 S. Cedar Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS ELIZABETH PAVEZA; SHAUN MARR; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 001304 411 EAST PARK AVENUE ELMHURST, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 13, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 14, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 207 IN BRYNHAVEN UNIT NO. 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1954 AS DOCUMENT 736663, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MAY 25, 1955 AS DOCUMENT 758355, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 06-01-412-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 411 EAST PARK AVENUE ELMHURST, IL 60126 Description of Improvements: BROWN, BRICK, SINGLE FAMILY, ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $393,611.69. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30
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DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1405430 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I676714 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 227060 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR 2016-2018 TREE REMOVAL AND TREE TRIMMING 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids for 2016-2018 Tree Removal and Tree Trimming will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Standard Time) on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – City of Elmhurst 20162018 Tree Removal and Tree Trimming.” CONTRACT DOCUMENTS This work shall be performed in accordance with the contract documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available at the Elmhurst Department of Public Works, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for a non-refundable cost of $5.00 per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the first year of the bid. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst. AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution
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of the contract. Dated: This 18th day of December, 2015. CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Patty Spencer, Mayor City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 17, 2015) 228888 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR 2016-2018 CONTRACT TURF AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids for 2016-2018 Contract Turf and Landscape Maintenance will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Standard Time) on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – City of Elmhurst 2016-2018 Contract Turf and Landscape Maintenance.” CONTRACT DOCUMENTS This work shall be performed in accordance with the contract documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Elmhurst Department of Public Works, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for a non-refundable cost of $5.00 per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the first year of the bid. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to
waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst. AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract. Dated: This 18th day of December 2015. CITY OF ELMHURST Patty Spencer, Steven M. Morley, Mayor City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 17, 2015) 228891 CITY OF ELMHURST NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 16 P-01 Request for Conditional Use Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 14, 2016 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 for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a garage for inside storage, repair and servicing of motor vehicles. Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOTS 76 AND 77 IN ELMHURST INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST ½ OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 9, 1965 AS DOCUMENT R65-24614 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 03-26-207-011 The common street address is 199 W. Diversey Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the I1 Restricted Industrial District. If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 5306019. NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Valerie Johnson, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-3000 voice, or 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice. Nathaniel J. Werner, Planning and Zoning Administrator (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 17, 2015) 228963
Community Calendar H Pick of the week H the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED! Saturday, Dec. 19 Legendary Diamonds exhibit Join museum docent Sakina Bharani on a 60-minute guided tour of the “Legendary Diamonds” exhibit at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave. Includes short videos on the creation of the historical figures. For group tours, call 630-833-1616. Regular museum admission applies, reservations recommended. Thursday, January 7 From 6-9 p.m., the City will host an open house and presentation of the Draft Elmhurst Downtown Plan at City Hall. View key recommendations from the Plan and talk to the consultants one-on-one to bring up questions or provide input. A presentation at 7 p.m. will provide a brief overview of the Plan and lead into another Open House for those who may have more to discuss. Members of the public are also invited to view the Plan on the City’s web site at elmhurst.org, where input is also welcome. Saturday, Jan. 9 Bundle up because it’s time for the Chili Open at Sugar Creek Golf Course, 500 E. Van Buren in Villa Park. The 9-hole scramble begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Tickets are $140 per team and include frozen golf, hot chili, dinner buffet and prizes. This event goes on regardless of the weather, so dress accordingly. To register your foursome, call the clubhouse at (630) 834-3325. Ongoing programs: • “Beer Chicago,” on display
now through Feb. 14, 2016, at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take a look at beer culture, taverns, and breweries; learn about different beers brewed right here in Chicago; encounter the “bartender” at an interactive video kiosk. Admission is Free. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org
• A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.
• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: americanlegionthb187.org or 630-833-7800.
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CHICAGO — In an effort to help public housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents in Illinois find jobs and improve their education, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) last week awarded $2.6 million to public housing agencies (PHAs) across the state through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS). The program plans to connect Housing Choice Voucher recipients and families living in public housing with public and private resources to increase earned income and financial literacy, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and make progress toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. These family self-sufficient grants will help empower individuals and their families to get them on a pathway towards prosperity to help them reach their full potential, said Antonio R. Riley, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator. Participants sign a five-year contract that requires 1) the head of household to obtain employment; and, 2) that no member of the FSS family is receiving cash welfare assistance at the end of the five-year term. An interest-bearing escrow account, established by the PHA, is credited based on increases in the family’s earned income during the term of the contract. If the family successfully completes its FSS contract, it receives the escrow funds, which can be used for any purpose including improving credit scores, paying educational expenses or a down payment on a home.
State Rep. highlights importance of safe shopping this holiday season VILLA PARK — In honor of National Safe Toy and Gift Month, State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, highlights useful resources for residents to help ensure a safe holiday season for all. “As a mother of four boys, I want to make sure that our community has the necessary resources to know what is safe to buy for their children and family members this holiday season,” she said. “When shopping for the perfect gift, the Attorney General’s Safe Shopping Guide can be a useful tool when searching for holiday gifts.” Last year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 250,000 emergency room visits due to
toy-related injuries. Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently released a 2015 Safe Shopping Guide, accessible online at illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/ consumers/2015_Safe_Shopping_Guide.pdf “As the variety of available gifts continues to grow, the potential risks grow with them,” Conroy said. “Understanding important safety information such as warning labels and recall history of potential gifts are practical steps that we can all take to help ensure a safe and fun holiday season for our families.” For more information, please contact Rep. Conroy’s full-time constituent services office at 630-415-3520 or by email at RepDebConroy@gmail.com.
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• If you have been drinking, do not drive. Call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation. Remember, driving after drinking should never be an option. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. The traffic enforcement campaign is coordinated with funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation Division of Traffic Safety.
• IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Federal National Mortgage Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Charles R. Watson; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 002155 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/16/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/5/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-36-201-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 750 N. Eastland Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-12-08282. I676091 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226204 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Alexander Przypkowski; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2014 CH 02141 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
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pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/2/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 1/7/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-12-404-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 566 S. Cedar Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-14-21147. I676500 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 226729 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS ELIZABETH PAVEZA; SHAUN MARR; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 001304 411 EAST PARK AVENUE ELMHURST, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 13, 2015,
DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on January 14, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 06-01-412-007 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 411 EAST PARK AVENUE ELMHURST, IL 60126 Description of Improvements: BROWN, BRICK, SINGLE FAMILY, ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $393,611.69. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1405430 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I676714 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2015) 227061
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Boy Scout Troop 14 collected more than 50 toys for their annual Toys for Tots collection. Marine Corporal Jeff Hansen spoke with the boys and presented them with a plaque to thank them for their efforts. He noted that Boy Scouts are an important contributor to the Toys for Tots program. The collection took place as part of Troop 14’s annual holiday dinner and Court of Honor, at which 44 boys earned 118 merit badges, 17 awards, and 12 ranks.
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Pictured is a group of IC grade school students who sang during a Thanksgiving prayer service on Tuesday, November 24. The service was led by Immaculate Conception Parish Pastor, the Very Reverend Father Thomas Paul, Associate Pastor Father David Mowry, and Deacon Keith Wolfe. Students from IC Catholic Prep and Immaculate Conception Grade School shared song and prayer together to give thanks before the holiday break.
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Gathered here by a car filled with toys they collected is a group of students from Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep (ICCP). The school delivered more than $2000 worth of toys to the Toy Express facility.
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for a few days to the Potawatomi Inn in Angola’s Pokagon State Park, you likely will have started a new family tradition they’ll want to repeat every winter. This park is home to Indiana’s only refrigerated toboggan run. You’ll whoosh down one of the 1/4-mile twin tracks at speeds of 35-40 miles per hour! The one-of-a-kind ride is open from the day after Thanksgiving through March 1, and it’s a thrill families like to ride over and over. It’s usually open on weekends, but there are also extended weekday hours over Christmas break. The best part? It runs even if Mother Nature hasn’t provided any snow! For information call 877-768-2928 or visit IndianaInns.com.
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miles of snowmobile trails, 3,000 miles of cross country skiing trails, beautiful terrain for snowshoeing and much more. We are the birthplace of organized skiing and snowboarding and Michigan ranks second in the nation for number of skiing areas found across the state. There are indoor adventures, too. Museums, water parks, spas and romantic getaways entice hibernators to come out to play. So, grab your mittens and head outside because every day is a snow day in Pure Michigan. Visit Michigan.org for details.
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Pitlik’s
Full Menu Friday Night Fish Fry The Ultimate Bloody Mary Rustic Lodge Dining Taproom
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SAND BEACH RESORT SINCE 1928
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Ultra-Deluxe Log Cabins Game Room Laundry Facilities Gas on Premise Free Wi-Fi
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“Wellness” can come from anything that makes you happy. Wisconsin is particularly great at providing fun, outdoor activities and cool sites to see. But what you may not realize is that the natural beauty and serenity of the state are perfect for the wholesome healing of a weekend retreat everybody needs now and again. Spa Retreat If you want to retreat in luxury, the Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin Dells is perfect for you. A stark contrast from the high energy the Dells is known for, Sundara is all about serenity. Offering a Purifying Bath Ritual, Tranquility Garden and Meditation Trail as well as a variety of massage and spa services, guests may come for a day trip or an extended stay. It’s for adults only, so you can relax to the max. Yoga Retreat What could be better for a wellness retreat than an activity designed to relax your mind and body? The Artha Sustainable Living Center in Amherst focuses on living in harmony with the self and the environment. Artha offers classes and workshops on yoga, renewable energy, herbs and more. Complete with an on-site bed and breakfast, the Artha Sustainable Living Center is a great place to unwind your body, revive your mind and enjoy a yoga retreat. Arts and Craft Retreat Whether it’s painting, journaling, gardening or pottery, Full Circle Retreat in Viroqua is the perfect place for your crafty wellness retreat. Creativity is the key to revitalizing the soul, and Full Circle has the peaceful, countryside scenery to both inspire and heal you. If you’d prefer to get your artsy side going with quilting, scrapbooking, needlework or stamping, then check out the Homestead Cabin Retreat in Hillpoint. Established by Patsy McCluskey to help others indulge in their love of quilting, Homestead is great for group retreats. Outdoor Retreat Does being immersed in nature make you feel revitalized and full of life? Take your wellness retreat to Doll’s Cabin Retreat in St. Germain. A four bedroom cabin located on Pickerel Lake, guests have easy access to water activities during warmer seasons and snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing trails when there’s snow. If you want to add hunting and downhill skiing to your outdoor adventures, consider Powers’ Retreat in Manitowish Waters. Having a cabin all to yourself means it’s time to get out, breathe in the Northwoods’ pines and let go of all your stress. Spiritual Retreat With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to feel connected to your spiritual side. Take some time at the Flowing Waters Retreat Center in Bayfield to listen to nature; the center emphasizes the importance of connecting with your higher self through spiritual reflection and renewal. Whether you prefer to walk or sit, at Flowing Waters you can meditate by gardens, ponds or on nature trails. Feel free to schedule a massage or take a class too.
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Wellness retreats in Wisconsin
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Capt. John Kipp has lived & guided in the Florida Keys for over 40 years.
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