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Here’s what’s happening at the Elmhurst Park District By Chris Fox FOR THE INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on June 27 at the district’s administrative building at 375 W. First Street. All seven board members attended the meeting, which marked the first Mondaynight meeting since the board voted on June 8 to reschedule its regular meetings from Wednesdays to Mondays. There were no public comments.

Negotiations continue with City over storm water IGA

The storm water management portion of the meeting included an update of the ongoing negotiations between the park district and the City of Elmhurst to allow the city to construct storm water detention basins at York Commons and at Golden Meadows Park. The park district and city reached an intergovernmental agreement earlier this year regarding construction of a basin at York Commons. The two sides are working toward finalizing an intergovernmental agreement related to Golden Meadows Park. In providing an update of negotiations with the city, Executive Director Jim Rogers noted that representatives from the district and the City met during a storm water subcommittee meeting on June 9. As to ongoing negotiations regarding Golden Meadows Park, Rogers said he had recently arranged a conference call with City Manager James Grabowski and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) director of architecture, engineering and grants. The IDNR must approve any agreement between the park district and City regarding Golden Mead-

ows because the district acquired the property with grant assistance from the department. The National Park Service must also approve any agreement between the park district and the City involving Golden Meadows. In speaking about York Commons at the meeting, Rogers stated city representatives mentioned at the June 9 subcommittee meeting that the city had encountered a stumbling block in gaining access across residential property from Crescent Avenue to connect under the railroad tracks to the north side of the park. The City, Rogers said, is still working to secure an easement to gain access across the residential property. As a result, the City has announced that it will not begin construction of the basin at York Commons prior to the closing of Smalley Pool on Aug. 15. In making additional comments about the construction of the basin at York Commons, Rogers said the park district is still awaiting a response from the City regarding details about the placement of the shutoff valve to the line that would transport water from the basin. The valve would automatically shut off the flow of water to the basin when the basin is full. The intergovernmental agreement between the park district and City regarding York Commons specifies the inclusion of a shutoff valve to the basin. “On York Commons, at this point, the ball is in the city’s court; we’re waiting for their response,” said Rogers during the June 27 board meeting.

related to the Wagner Community Center, the board awarded an enhancement project of nearly $53,000 to Reef Services of Illinois. Allied Painting Services, one of three bidders for the painting project, submitted the lowest responsible bid. Reef Services of Illinois submitted the lowest of four bids for the enhancement project at the Wagner Community center. The project will include the addition of an industrial ceiling fan to the gymnastics center to improve air circulation. The project also calls for improvements to the existing pump room, including the installation of a new door, as well as two windows with one-way glass. The new win-

dows will allow staff members to observe the districts’ gymnastics program activities without being a distraction. According to information provided by the park district, gymnastics is a high-risk sport requiring increased safety measures and close supervision. One of the goals of the enhancement project is to provide park district staff with a closer level of supervision over the gymnastics program. The painting and enhancement work at the Wagner Community Center is scheduled to take place from July 18 to Sept. 7. Neither project will reportedly interfere with programs at the center.

Movies at Wilder deemed successful as 500+ attend

Ginger Wade, the park district’s director of marketing and communications, noted during the staff announcements portion of the meeting that more than 500 people attended the Movies in the Park event at Wilder Park on June 17. The event included a dusk screening of the Disney film “Tangled.” Wade noted that the next Movies in the Park screening at Wilder Park, scheduled for July 15, will feature “The Lego Movie.” The board will hold its next regular meeting on July 11.

Bids for painting, enhancing gymnastics center awarded

Board members voted unanimously during the meeting to award the interior, exterior and gymnastics center painting project at the Wagner Community Center to Allied Painting Services of St. Charles. The district will pay Allied Painting Services nearly $15,000 for the project. As part of the same unanimous vote

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This family knows – First Fridays ROCK!

Molly Tilden (front), 3, is a little more interested in that candy than getting her photo taken! With her is her sister Emma, 4 ½, and their parents Karen and Brian Tilden, who all came to downtown City Centre to enjoy the First Fridays Rock celebration on Friday, July 1. The next Friday to rock will be August 5. More photos inside this issue.

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It may be hard to believe a year has passed since the rumors were flying that state legislators would not pass a budget by the end of the legislative year. In that time, Illinois has stumbled along nearly pulling the plug on several state-funded groups and organizations, while coming through with funding at the last minute – or under court order. The news came too late for some organizations. Meals On Wheels in DuPage County has had to close the doors on some of its outlets or reduced deliveries to fewer days each week. People have been using one of the few outlets that remain, no doubt overburdening the location. Financial help from the state came too late for six Illinois universities as well, which suffered downgrades in their credit rating by Moody’s, mostly because of the damage caused by the state’s budget impasse. For the past year, the budget impasse has figured prominently in political discussions. The financial woes of the state, whatever the outcome might be, and who is ultimately responsible for the stalemate, Governor Bruce Rauner or Speaker of the House Michael Madigan. Some reports indicate that Rauner won’t bend because he “knows what’s best” from a business stand-

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point, while others claim Madigan is purposely dragging out the process in order to embarrass Rauner. Illinois is reportedly the only state in the past eight decades to go an entire fiscal year without a full operating budget. Whatever political games may or may not be, the residents of Illinois are still in need of the programs and services funded by the state and have little regard for the bickering. On Thursday, June 30, the day before the new fiscal year began, Governor Rauner signed into law a measure that would keep state government operating for at least another six months and would fund schools for another year. Passing the funding measure was crucial to both parties with the upcoming November election. Legislators who are up for reelection in November do not want to be on the road campaigning throughout the state among closed schools, utility shutoffs, lost jobs and cuts to social service agencies and institutions of learning. The fall election is especially critical to Republicans who hope to pick up enough seats to end the Democrats’ supermajority in both the House and the Senate. Likewise, Speaker Madigan wants to expand on his majority so he can regularly override any of Rauner’s vetoes. The voters in the state are vocally upset and outspoken about the

financial impasse of the past year. At Rauner’s public appearances, protesters have shown up to clog the entrances or to outshout him during his speeches. The state has become fodder for op-ed pages and late night news and comedy shows. Comedy Central’s The Daily Show has lampooned the state as much as it did when Governor Rod Blagojevich went to prison. “To leave this building today without having some sense of accomplishment with respect to fundamental, vital services that we owe to citizens in Illinois would be atrocious,” House GOP Leader Jim Durkin said during Thursday’s votes. “It would be unacceptable, and the public revolt would be one which we have never witnessed before.” Once the measure passed, both sides declared victory. Madigan saw it as Rauner finally relinquishing his own “personal agenda,” which reportedly includes breaking down

labor unions and cutting workers compensation costs for business. Madigan said making those items a condition of the budget agreement would hurt the middle class and Illinois’ most vulnerable residents. Republicans patted themselves on the back for stopping the Democratic majority from forcing a tax increase or agreeing to an unbalanced budget. One report said Rauner agreed to negotiate the deal only after Democrats promised to work with him on some of his own agenda items after the November election. One thing the governor hopes to do is create more economic growth. Some legislators noted that Illinois’ $7.8 billion unpaid bill backlog needed to be dealt with through a balanced spending plan. “Our efforts to get significant reform for the people of Illinois will never cease,” Rauner said. “In many ways, I don’t know of a more important election than November 8.”

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On Wednesday, June 29, the bodies of a man and woman, both deceased, were discovered in a home located on Indian Hill Drive in Bensenville. Upon inspection, the DuPage County Coroner’s Office reported the man and woman found in a Bensenville home had been shot. Shortly after, the victims were identified as 40-year-old Tanya Jenkins, who had multiple gunshot wounds, and Michael Jenkins, 54,

who was shot once. Both died at the scene. One report indicated that police arrived at the home on that Wednesday morning for a wellbeing check when the bodies were found. A number of agencies are investigating including the Bensenville Police Department, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and the Major Crimes Task Force. No further information was available at press time.

City of Elmhurst announces new additions to its public safety forces

The City of Elmhurst has announced new additions to the community’s safety forces with the hiring of a new firefighter and two new police officers. The officers were selected under the City of Elmhurst Board of Fire & Police Commissioners thorough examination and interview processes. During a swearing-in ceremony on June 28, Mayor Steve Morley welcomed firefighter Patrick Evoy and police officers Rebecka Ander-

son and Justin Lauria to the City of Elmhurst, and thanked them for their pledge to protect the community. The new firefighter hire fills a recent retirement and allows each shift to work at full strength. With the fulfillment of these positions, the City’s public safety forces continue to be strong while providing superior safety and emergency services. Quality and cost conscious public safety operations remain top priorities to City leaders.

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A rock star’s humble beginnings

School of Rock in Elmhurst offers its students the opportunity to experience the “real” rock star lifestyle. It doesn’t get more real than this -- a student toting a drum to the City Centre fountain plaza to perform at First Fridays Rock. Most musicians – famous, infamous or unknown – will tell you: there are more days carrying a drum to a gig than there are living a flashy lifestyle.

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At First Fridays Rock! in City Centre

On July 1, this couple has some ice cream while enjoying a performance by the School of Rock in the fountain plaza in downtown for “First Fridays Rock.” City Centre hosts First Fridays Rock on the first Friday of every month through the summer. The next will be Friday, August 5. DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

When First Fridays Rock downtown as it did on July 1, all ages come out to enjoy the sights and sounds (and foods!) in Elmhurst City Centre. School of Rock performed by the fountain.

Obituaries

JUDITH LYNN BAYLOR, 71 Judith Lynn Baylor, nee Auer, formerly Van Doren, a resident of Elmhurst for more than 43 years, passed away June 27, 2016, in Elmhurst at the age of 71. Loving mother of Mark Van Doren; beloved grandmother of Hunter Van Doren; devoted sister of Alfred (Mickey) Auer, Patricia, and Robert (Susan) Auer; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews; aunt Adeline Ward and many, many cousins. Judy was preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Van Doren, husband Donn Byrne Baylor and by her parents, Mike and Virginia Auer. Judy was born on March 7, 1945, in Geneva, Ill. She graduated from Ravenswood Hospital School of Nursing in 1968. She was an R.N. for the Chicago VNA, Elgin State Hospital, and for the majority of her nursing career worked at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (on Berteau) and for Rush Hospital in the AIDS unit in Chicago. Judy was an Evangelical Christian since the age of 14, later at age 67 she became a Catholic Christian. She is grateful to the Lord for helping her through the difficult events in her life. She is thankful for all the many good times and for the great memories she has collected. Judy was a “people person” she is so grateful for her extended family, for many great friends and for her amazing cats. Funeral Mass was held on Friday July 1, 2016, at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 426 N. West Ave., Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorials to The Northern IL Food Bank, 273 Dearborn Ct, Geneva, IL 60134

or solvehungertoday.org Arrangements provided by Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary. For more information, call (630) 834-1133 or visit pedersenryberg. com. IRVING INGOLF BERGE, 92 Irving Ingolf Berge, 92, longtime resident of Elmhurst, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 25, 2016, at Inspirations Senior Living, St Charles. Irving was born on September 18, 1923 in Chicago to Knute and Berthine who immigrated to America from Norway. He was raised in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. He enjoyed going to the family cottage in Wonder Lake, Ill. After graduating high school he was drafted in the U.S. Army serving three years overseas in the South Pacific as a crew member of a 40mm anti-aircraft gun in the 383rd Battalion AAA Battery D. After the war, he found employment at International Harvester in Melrose Park, as a tool and die maker, retiring after 35 years. In 1956 he married Anna May Knapp and shared 59 wonderful years together raising their three children in Elmhurst. He was a devout husband and loving father who enjoyed spending time and making memories with his family, especially summer vacations camping by tent and then by trailer. He had many travels in the U.S. and overseas, his favorite place was Hawaii. One of his most memorable trips was go-

ing on the Honor Flight Chicago to Washington D.C. It brought tears to his eyes for the respect he was shown. Irving has been a member of Grace Bible Church for 56 years faithfully serving as a deacon, trustee, SS teacher, Awana leader, and VBS teacher. With a heart in serving others he also volunteered at Little Lambs, Green Meadows Farm and Hospice. His love for the Lord was evident in the many lives that he touched. Beloved husband of the late Anna May Berge nee Knapp; loving father of Bonnie (Richard) Wallick, Dawn (Gary) Osborne and Daniel (Heather); devoted grandfather of Ben (Aubrey), Nathan (Sally), Crystal Wallick, Tiffany (Duke) Surber, Justin, Jacob, Joyanna Osborne and Saige; adoring great grandfather of Avery, Addyson, Blaine, Alayna, Gage, Charlee Wallick and Hudson Surber; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Knute and Berthine; brother Louis (Millie); wife Lorraine nee Fynboe; first daughter, Cynthia; great grandson, Noah. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, on Monday, July 11 from 4-8 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 12 from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Honor Flight Chicago, 938 West Montana St, Chicago, IL 60614. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Friends and neighbors enjoyed a beautiful evening on Friday, July 1 in downtown Elmhurst. Many residents kicked off their 4th of July holiday weekend with a visit to City Centre for First Fridays Rock.

First-ever National Bridal Sale Day coming Saturday VIP Occasions in Elmhurst among participants

On Saturday, July 16, the firstever National Bridal Sale Day – dubbed Bridal Saturday -- will take place. More than 700 independent locally-owned bridal retailers coast to coast, including some top bridal salons in the U.S. and Canada -- will participate in this day meant to offer brides, bridesmaids, and wedding guests an unprecedented opportunity to support local bridal retailers and save money. “Conceptually, National Bridal Sale Day-Bridal Saturday is intended to become a tradition for the bridal industry much like a Black

Friday or Small Business Saturday is for other retail,” said event creator Sue Maslowski. “It will be scheduled annually on the third Saturday in July. “At the same time, brides would not have to shop the Internet for price. They could walk into any participating bridal salon across the country that day and touch, see and feel what they are purchasing with no surprises.” Among the participating bridal salons are VIP Occasions in Elmhurst, which can be reached at 630-8334696 or at vipoccasions.com; and, Royal Bridal and Tuxedo in Villa Park, reachable at 630-516-0050 or royal-bridal.com. For more information about the event, including a list of participating retailers, visit nationalbridalsaleday.com

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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 property June 26 Officers responded to the 100 block of S. Palmer at around 7:01 p.m. for a report of four juveniles banging on the door and looking as if they were trying to make entry to the building. Contact was made with juveniles who admitted to banging on the door and thought the building was abandoned. The metal doorknob was found on the ground next to the wooden door they were banging on. Parents were contacted and the juveniles were released. June 24-June 25 A victim in the 600 block of W. North Ave. told police that an unknown suspect(s) let the air out of her driver’s side tires, broke a side mirror and cracked the windshield. June 24 Criminal damage to property was reported in the 600 block of S. Prospect at around 12:17 a.m. Police said the victim’s son was driving her vehicle with friends playing pranks on members of a local high school baseball team when their car was struck with an unknown object, causing the windshield to break. The suspect told police he threw a piece of concrete at the car due to being alarmed and disturbed. The matter is being handled between both parties. June 23 Police said an argument ensued between a suspect and his manager regarding an incident that occurred earlier in the day at a business in the 600 block of W. North Ave. The manager did not want the suspect to return to work. The suspect was served with a no trespass notice.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/possession of alcohol by a minor/ public intoxication/ hosting an underage drinking party June 27 Anthony R. Ortiz, 45, of Park Ridge, was arrested near North Avenue and I-290 at around 9 a.m. Subsequent to an accident, police said Ortiz was found to be driving while intoxicated. He was charged with aggravated DUI-drugs, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and aggravated driving while license revoked. June 26 Jeffrey Korber, 37, of Crystal Lake, was arrested near Commonwealth and Butterfield at around 9:26 p.m. Subsequent to a call for a DUI following, police said a vehicle was stopped and Korber was found to be DUI and in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was charged with DUI-drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage, no headlights and failure to stop behind the white stop line at a stoplight. June 25 Jacob Lynch, 22, of Elmhurst, was arrested

tempts to contact victim were not successful. She was entered into LEADS as missing.

Possession of cannabis/ drug paraphernalia/ controlled substance/ tobacco

CALL 800-222-TIPS near York and Diversey at around 12:28 a.m., while Kevin Lynch, 18, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation by police. Subsequent to a traffic stop for improper lane usage, police said Jacob Lynch was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, no insurance, improper lane usage and impeding the flow of traffic. Kevin Lynch, a passenger in the vehicle was also found to be drinking and under 21, according to police. He was cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor. June 24 • Antonio Howard, 27, of Bellwood, was arrested near Spring and McKinley at around 11:55 a.m. According to police, Howard stated that while driving, he stopped at the above area when he realized he was too intoxicated to continue driving. He then reportedly knocked on the door at an address in the area and asked the resident if he could use their phone. Howard was charged with one felony count of aggravated DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license suspended, and no insurance. • Simone Williams, 31, of Chicago, was arrested in the 300 block of E. Church St. at around 6:03 p.m. Subsequent to a suspicious vehicle, police said Williams was found sleeping in the vehicle with the car running, and open alcohol also was found in the vehicle. Williams was charged with DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol.

False police report June 27 Cecilia A. Hannon, 21, and Alyssa R. Weber, 21, both of Lake in the Hills, and Jessica Garlock 20, of Wauconda, were arrested in the 100 block of N. Elm at 5:45 a.m. Subsequent to a dispatch for a battery just occurred, police said it was later reclassified as a false police report. The suspects stated a male struck one of them in the face and threw a lighter at her, which turned out to be fabricated amongst the offenders, according to police. Hannon was charged with attempted filing of a false police report, while Weber and Garlock were charged with attempted obstruction of justice. June 26 Sean Laughlin, 44, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 200 block of S. Fairview at around 10:45 p.m. Subsequent to a call for a stolen vehicle, police said Laughlin related someone just had stolen his vehicle from the driveway. A short time later it was found the vehicle had been repossessed, according to police. Laughlin was charged with filing a false police report.

Missing person report June 26 A complainant told police she dropped off her daughter at her grandmother’s house in Rolling Meadows on June 24 and she was to be back by her curfew. She returned to the grandmother’s house on time but may have snuck out of the house later in the evening. At-

June 25 Keshawntis Cooley, 18, of Orland Park, was arrested in the 900 block of S. Riverside at around 10:01 p.m. While on patrol in the above area, police said an officer observed a group of male subjects gathered in the parking lot. Contact was made, and Cooley was found to be in possession of cannabis and to be wanted out of the Orland Park Police Department, according to police. He was charged with possession of cannabis. June 24 • A juvenile was arrested near North and Elm at around 2:20 a.m. and charged with possession of cannabis following a traffic stop. • A juvenile was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Spring at around 8:46 p.m. While on patrol, an officer observed the suspect to be holding a cigarette and was found to be under 18, according to police. He was placed under arrest, and upon a search, police said he was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. He was charged with those crimes as well as possession of tobacco and consumption of alcohol by minor. The juvenile was released to his father. June 23 • Cesar Sotelo, 22, and Luis Moreno, 24, both of Berkeley, were issued citations by police in the 300 block of E. Cresent Ave. at around 8:01 p.m. Subsequent to a suspicious auto report, police said an officer smelled a strong odor of burnt cannabis coming from inside the vehicle. According to police, Sotelo was in possession of drug paraphernalia and Moreno was in possession of cannabis. Both were given ordinance citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Xazavier Little, 20, of Chicago, and Alexis Crigler, 18, of Villa Park, were arrested near North and Villa at around 9:54 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer detected a strong odor of burnt cannabis from inside the vehicle. Little, a passenger in the vehicle, admitted to being in possession of cannabis, which he gave to an officer, according to police. Little was charged with possession of cannabis and no seatbelt. Police said Crigler, another passenger in the vehicle, was found to be wanted out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear and no seat belt.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery June 29 • A complainant in the 800 block of N. York told police that eight tires were missing from his supervisor’s truck and one tire from a third truck belonging to an unknown victim. • A victim in the 300 block of S. Fair Ave. told police that at around 4:33 p.m., he encountered a scrap metal recycler in front of his house with whom he allowed to take several pieces of metal from his garage. The victim left for a short time and when he returned, there were other items missing that he had not

given the recycler permission to take. June 28 A veterinarian at an animal clinic in the 800 block of S. Riverside Drive called police to advise he was in the middle of filling a prescription, when in a matter of five minutes, the bottle went missing from a desk. This desk is in a common area. June 27 • Maurice Sumler, 25, of Chicago, was arrested near York and I-190 at around 12:42 p.m. Subsequent to a local dispatch of a stolen landscaping truck from the Elk Grove Village Police Department, police said an officer observed the vehicle eastbound near I-290 and York. The vehicle was stopped and Sumler was taken into custody, transported to the Police Department and charged with unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, obstructing identification and driving while license revoked. • A victim in the 200 block of N. York told police that a suspect has been copying the victim’s Illinois Department of Public Health plumber’s license and then posing as a licensed plumber in order to seek employment. The suspect did plumbing installation at an address in Elmhurst. An investigation is pending. June 26-June 27 An employee from a car leasing company in the 800 block of N. York Road told police that she noticed a spare tire was missing from a rental truck which was parked in the rear lot. June 25 • Demetrius C. Orr, 18, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 400 block of W. Fremont Ave. at around 2:19 a.m. Subsequent to a dispatch for two suspects looking into cars with flashlights, police said responding units located one suspect, Orr. According to police, Orr was arrested, transported to the Police Department and confessed to previous burglary to motor vehicles. He was charged with burglary. • A victim in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police that while parked at the above business, she left a laptop in the front passenger side floor board of her vehicle. When the victim returned to her vehicle, she noticed the laptop missing. June 24 • A victim in the 500 block of W. St. Charles told police she withdrew an unspecified amount of cash from a local bank. Upon leaving the bank, she realized the envelope containing the currency was missing. Victim believes she left the envelope at the bank and someone took it. • A complainant at a business in the 700 block of N. Oakland Ave. told police that two unknown male suspects drove into the rear parking lot of the above area. One of the unknown suspects reportedly opened an overhead door to the building and began to look at the circuit boards inside. As the workers attempted to contact a supervisor, the unknown suspect loaded the circuit boards into a van and drove off. • A victim in the 700 block of Chatham told police she sold an item via the Internet on April 11. On June 22, the purchaser returned the item via mail and was issued a full refund. Upon inspecting the returned item, the victim noticed a portion of the item was missing. June 23 A victim in the 500 block of N. Indiana told police he had rented a property to the suspects. After having several issues with them, they were evicted from the property. Recently while walking through the property, he noticed several items had been missing from the home. June 4-June 5 A victim in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police she thought she was sending money to a friend. The victim sent an unspecified amount

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Fun at the fountain where First Fridays Rock!

Left: The young lady on the right shows her smaller companion just how to really splash the water in the fountain in the plaza of City Centre. Both were downtown for First Fridays Rock on July 1.

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Warrant service June 27 Fabian Rocha, 31, of Maywood,

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Bellock: stopgap compromise will fund schools, human services Deputy Minority Leader Patti Bellock released the following statement regarding the passing of the stopgap budget for the state of Illinois:  “Today, on the last day of the state’s fiscal year, the General Assembly reached a compromise and passed a stopgap budget which will fund schools -- both K-12 and higher education -- human service providers, MAP grants, and transportation.   “This agreement was reached in bi-partisan working groups to ensure schools and universities can open on time and that more than 800 active transportation projects continue uninterrupted, keeping 25,000 workers on the job. The stopgap budget will protect Illinois taxpayers while giving legislators a bridge to a balanced, full year budget.   “The stopgap plan makes funding our colleges and universities a priority, providing $1 billion on top of $600 million already approved in FY 16. This will ensure universities will open on time and have the

resources they need to complete their fall semester. Community colleges will also receive the funding they need and MAP grants for low income students will be Deputy paid.  “The stopMinority gap compromise Leader Patti Bellock provides $742 million in critically needed funding for human service providers that help care for the most vulnerable in our communities. Vital state services will remain open and operating, including veterans’ homes, mental health centers, state police, prisons and state parks.  “The education and stopgap funding plans are both af- Chamber executives fordable and responsible. This is what real compromise looks like. urge legislators to I will continue to work with my pass a state budget colleagues throughout the summer to complete the process.”  P atti As the heads of ten chambers of Bellock (R-Hinsdale) Deputy Mi- commerce and businesses across the nority Leader. state of Illinois, our mission to grow and sustain our regional economies continues. We know the health of our communities depends greatly on supporting businesses both small and large and by providing a welcoming and stable environment for workers. Unfortunately, that mission is at According to legislation filed June risk due to our elected officials’ in29, Chicago leaders would be al- ability to pass a state budget. For an lowed to raise property taxes to help entire year, our nonprofit members pay down CPS’ pension debt. And in our communities have suffered the state would pick up about $200 through inconceivable and unnecesmillion a year of CPS’ pension costs sary hardships directly caused by the starting next year. impasse - laying off staff, eliminatMultiple news sources report that ing or greatly reducing benefits to the state money is contingent on their employees, closing programs, pension reforms. cutting clients or closing their doors CPS’ teacher pension fund is altogether. separate from the statewide teacher It is no surprise that over the last pension fund. year we have seen the drastic efHouse Majority Leader Barbara fects of the state’s budget impasse Flynn Currie said this week that it in our own backyards. With the rise wasn’t fair that Chicagoans had to in unemployment, more crime and pay for other schools’ pensions on violence in communities, and the top of their own. inability of many nonprofit partners The school funding plan would to continue their innovative work, account for an entire school year but we are actively destroying the stable the stopgap budget would be for six communities we worked so hard to months. build. Several area legislators have Our nonprofits are not simply weighed in on the Illinois’ stop-gap charities, which operate out of the budget plan. goodness of their hearts. They are

State budget compromise details emerge $100 million going to Chicago Public Schools By Cole Lauterbach ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

The Chicago Public Schools would get some financial relief under a state budget compromise taking shape in Springfield. Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic and Republican legislative leaders met behind closed doors most of the day June 29 to craft a stopgap budget and educating funding plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The Chicago Tribune reports the school funding plan would add about $250 million for school districts with low-income students, with about $100 million of that for Chicago Public Schools, or CPS.

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employers, many with hundreds to thousands of employees in a given community. They provide services that save our taxpayers millions of dollars in the long run. Programs like job training and youth guidance lead to additional economic growth and increase public safety in their areas. The total of our nonprofit members’ work keeps our communities afloat. We understand there are political differences that may not be resolved in the near future. But we implore our elected officials - in both branches of government, on both sides of the aisle, in both chambers - to give our nonprofits the adequate resources they need to continue to pay their employees and keep their doors open. Honor their contracts and ensure we do not waste the hard work we have accomplished together to build these communities in Illinois. Joseph Henning, IOM, CAE, Aurora Regional Chamber Charlie Moore, IOM, CCE, McLean County Chamber David Hinderliter, IOM, Chicago Southland Chamber Desiree Bennyhoff, IOM, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber Norma Lansing, IOM, Effingham County Chamber Chris Hembrough, Greater Springfield Chamber Lisa Musch, Jacksonville Area Chamber Les O’Dell, Carbondale Chamber John Quigley, Elmhurst Chamber Laurrie Minor, Sullivan Chamber

Nybo: Budget plan funds K-12 education, critical services

After months of bipartisan negotiations, Illinois lawmakers approved a stop-gap budget June 30 that will fund K-12 schools, universities, road projects, social services, and critical State Senator state operations for Chris Nybo a limited period of time, according to State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst). “This is not the budget we hoped for after nearly a year of negotiation, but it is the budget we can afford that addresses our most important priorities,” he said. “It funds K-12 schools for a full year, but does not bail out Chicago at the expense of the suburbs. It funds essential state services, including programs to help our most vulnerable citizens, and it funds important transportation projects for which we get federal support. But it’s not a full budget, and our work is not done. “We need to pass a fully balanced budget supported by critical reforms making our economy more competitive, our government more responsible, and our property taxes less onerous.” Fiscal Year 2017 began July 1, 2016.

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Dr. Fitzgerald tenders resignation to District 205

Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Teaching accepts position in Tampa

Dr. Michelle Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald will be in Elmhurst to assist with interviews for District 205’s newly-approved instructional coaches. Final interviews for her replacement are scheduled for July 11. It is anticipated that a recommendation will go to the Board of Education

Moyer. “I wish her nothing but the best, as she and her family are very excited about pursuing this opportunity in Florida.” In her two years with Elmhurst District 205, Dr. Fitzgerald is credited with overseeing the new English Language Arts curriculum development, which will modernize literacy

instruction; shepherding the Mobile Learning Implementation on the instructional side; and refining the District’s approach to its school improvement plan. “As I reflect on the last two years in Elmhurst, I am in awe of the work that was accomplished by the staff and principals,” Fitzgerald said. “All

on July 19. “I have enjoyed the short time Michelle and I have worked together and appreciate all she has done to help us improve our approach to learning and teaching,” said Dr.

York athletes commit to their future York student-athletes that have signed National Letters of Intent are committing to participate in collegiate athletics. Listed below are the students’ names, followed by their sport and their chosen institute of high earning. Tommy Angelos, lacrosse, Augustana; Marc Bernard, football, Augustana; Nick Brown, football, Wesleyan; Jack Buckley, lacrosse, Sienna; Garrett Campbell, football, Carroll; Lauren Cushing, tennis, Carthage; Matthew DeJesus, cheer, McKendree; Johnny DiCanio, football, Wesleyan; Cam Dobrotka, lacrosse, Wittenberg University, OH; Hannah Fleckenstein, lacrosse, Butler; Quinn Gaughan, football, Carnegie Mellon; Will Gunst, golf, Mercer University, GA; Patrick Grabowski, basketball, Kirkwood JC – Cedar Rap-

ids, IA; Elizabeth Hagstrom, XC/track, Washington Univ. – St. Louis; Robert Hanrahan, football, Wabash; Thomas Helton, wrestling, Southern Illinois Edwardsville; Jordan Less, golf, Northern Illinois University; Gabby Magnifico, softball, Valparaiso University, IN; Jon May, cross country, Bradley; Cole Miller, baseball, Samford University; Ian Moles, lacrosse, Monmouth; Paula Nolte, swimming, Hope College; Cassidy Privett, soccer, University of Illinois – Chicago; Alexandra Preuss, volleyball, Lewis University, IL; Frank Romano, baseball, Trinity; Jenny Rudenga, lacrosse, Concordia, WI; Norman Stapleton, football, University of Dubuque; Halle Truett, volleyball, Notre Dame; Matt Wozny, football, Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

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On June 28, 2016, Elmhurst District 205 Superintendent David Moyer received an official letter of resignation from Dr. Michelle Fitzgerald, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Teaching. She has accepted a position as the Area 5 Superintendent for the Hillsborough County Public Schools, headquartered in Tampa, Fla., where she will oversee 23 schools, supervising the day-to-day operations of the schools and the school budgets for a specific geographic area, assuring proper implementation of school board policy and procedures. Relocating to Florida has been a personal goal of hers, and the time is right for her family to make this move.

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Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library Saturday, July 9 10 a.m.-4 p.m. DIY Craft Day Do you enjoy crafts? Join us for an all-day scrapbooking (and more) event at EPL. Bring your supplies and spread out at your own table all day! We’ll bring EPL’s in-house paper craft equipment. Space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. Monday, July 11 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Free Career Counseling Need input on your job-search strategy or a review of your resume? Book a free 30-minute session to get one-on-one job search help from JVS Career Moves. Register by contacting Joyce Bogolub at joycebogolub@jvschicago. org. Monday, July 11 • 10-11:30 a.m. Computer Safety (Age 55+) Learn how to protect yourself online. Register online, in person, or by phone. Monday, July 11 • 6:30-8 p.m. Fairy Tale Art: A Painting Workshop Explore paintings by contemporary artists Amanda Clark and Christian Schloe. Learn how their paintings evoke the surreal mood of offbeat fairy tales by using elements from nature, unexpected combinations of humans and

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each event). Tuesday, July 12 • 7-8 p.m. Genealogy Club Join others interested in genealogy to share tips, tools, and experiences. Register online, in person, or by phone. Tuesday, July 12 • 7-9 p.m. Summer Concert Series: Alyssa Allgood Trio Award-winning jazz vocalist Alyssa Allgood shares her mature vocal instrument, driven by a fully developed artistic soul. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic for an evening of music. No registration required. Presented with the Friends of the Library and 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio. Wednesday, July 13 • 12-1 p.m. Dish! Club for Cooks Exchange recipes, sample foods, and indulge in discussion. No registration required. Wednesday, July 13 • 3-3:30 p.m. Big Science! Demonstrations Join us outside the Kids’ Library to share the joy of super-charged, big-time science for all ages. No registration required. Wednesday, July 13 • 6:30 p.m. The Next Chapter Book Club Next Chapter Book Club is a literacy program for adults with developmental disabilities. Anyone can join, regardless of reading ability. Register online, in person, or by phone. Questions about Library Insiders? Call Outreach Librarian Kristin Sanderson at (630) 279-8696 or kristin.sanderson@elmhurst.org

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Wednesday, July 13 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sip ‘n’ Stitch @ Brewpoint • off-site: Brewpoint Coffee Knit, crochet, sew, cross-stitch, and more! Cool off with an iced drink, kick back with your latest project, and chat with other crafty folks in Brewpoint’s calming Garden Room. No registration required. Wednesday, July 13 • 7-8 p.m. Remembering Marshall Field & Co. This lavishly-illustrated presentation traces the store’s history from its beginnings as a dry goods store in 1852 into an international destination. Revisit the store’s cherished traditions, including the Walnut Room, the legendary window displays, and Frango Mints. VIP: Each participant must register with their own Library card in person or by phone.

Thursday, July 14 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Blogspiration Club Share ideas, tips, and inspiration for blogs and websites. Register online, in person, or by phone. Friday, July 15 • 12:15-12:45 p.m. Read to Me! A Storytime for Grown-Ups Being read to is a rare pleasure. It not only stimulates the mind, it invigorates the imagination. Bring a bag lunch, sit back, and enjoy a short intriguing story read aloud to you. Doors open at noon. Story starts at 12:15 and lasts 30 minutes. No registration required.

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Cathy Richardson coming to Spring Road Music@Gazebo

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Many have dubbed her the “best female voice in rock today,” and it may be true of this Grammy nominee and four-time DIY Music Award winner Cathy Richardson. Elmhurst residents will be able to judge for Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1359 themselves on Thursday, July 14 beginning at 7 Elmhurst Park District Dance Recital “Dance to the Music!” (6 p.m. perp.m., when Richardson will perform for Music@ formance) Gazebo, sponsored by the Spring Road Business Thursdays 5 p.m. Association. Enjoy an evening of music in a Saturdays 7 p.m. relaxing outdoor setting. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, your favorite snack and beverage, and kick Elmhurst City Council Meetings air on back for an enjoyable evening. Wednesdays at 12 noon and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Having toured the Chicago club circuit for years, School District 205 Board Meetings air on Richardson independently released and sold more Thursdays at 2 p.m. than 30,000 copies of her seven solo albums. Over For information, call Joe Piscitelli or Genie Urick at 630-530-6402 or visit the last decade, her career has taken a few colorful ElmhurstTV.com COURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent turns that steered her out of the local scene and into CATHY RICHARDSON the international spotlight amidst the rock and roll history that spawned her career. She has the ability of the famed Woodstock Music & Art Fair, this time to stand in for both Janis Joplin and Grace Slick in performing as Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane. A their iconic bands. documentary was filmed of the comeback tour for Richardson’s real life rock’n roll persona led a forthcoming 3D concert movie called the Road to her discovery for the role of Janis Joplin in the To Woodstock. Richardson continues to tour with Brenda Garcia 630-834-8244 questpublishing@sbcglobal.net original Off-Broadway cast of the show Love, Jefferson Starship about 60 dates a year. Janis. She channeled the late music legend to rave Newspaper: Her next major musical endeavor will be The Client: reviews in New York, Chicago, San Francisco Macrodots, described as “an amped-up, hardand Arizona. InElmhurst 2007, she touredIndependent the U.S. with York Chiropractic Clinic Fine Italian Cuisine in an elegant and comfortable dining atmosphere rocking collaboration” with San Francisco guitarist/ Janis’ original band Big Brother and the Holding songwriter/producer Zack Smith. Their selfFamily-Owned and Operated Company on the Summer of Love 40th Anniversary released album the Other Side, has received critical (630) 833-2400 • 247 N. YORK • ELMHURST Tour. acclaim and, despite playing only a handful of That tour was headlined by the band Jefferson shows so far, more than 1000 copies of the album Starship, whose founding member Paul Kantner, Best Italian lunch have already been sold. For more information on an inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, took this endeavor, visit themacrodots.com buffet in the note of Richardson’s show-stopping performance For more information about the performer, visit with Big Brother and asked her to join them on Chicagoland area! cathyrichardson.com. It’s worth a visit just to see tour the following year. She stayed with Jefferson Here is the revised layout for Dr. Noelle O’Connor: her dressed in Robin Thicke’s black-and-white Starship as they released their first album in more Catering available. vertical stripes in a parody of Miley Cyrus’ VMA than ten years and toured the U.S. and beyond, Full service cocktail bar. twerking performance. Otherwise, come out to the from Tokyo to London. Banquet hall accommodates Gazebo on the Prairie Path near Spring Road on In 2009, Richardson was invited along on the up to 200 people. Heroes of Woodstock tour on the 40th anniversary July 14 and see her in person – with free admission!

• Elmhurst resident Patrick Oliver graduated from Western Illinois University in May with a Bachelor of Music Degree. • The University of Kentucky has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. Among the 6,640 students were two Elmhurst residents: Anastasia Kristen Gliatis, a senior studying Human Health Services, and Alexandra Josephine Kalinich, a senior studying Kinesiology.

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Eric Carle artwork, letters, donated to library by retired Elmhurst teacher Trilby Porter bestows works of ‘Hungry Caterpillar’ author

Elmhurst Public Library unveiled a new collection of original artwork and handwritten letters of Eric Carle, famed author and illustrator of the modern children’s classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The collection was generously donated to the library by Mrs. Trilby Porter, an Elmhurst resident and beloved kindergarten teacher who taught at Edison Elementary School for 35 years until her retirement in 1995. Over several decades, Porter’s classes corresponded with Carle by sending him letters and art projects from her students. Carle wrote back, encouraging the children to keep up with their creativity, often including whimsical doodles, or small gifts for the classroom. In the 80s, Carle traveled to Elmhurst to promote one of his books; he also visited Mrs. Porter’s classroom at Edison. “I have always found it just incredible that a person like that would take the time to hand write—especially in this world—and every one of his correspondences were handwritten by him,” said Porter. “I have met him, I have talked with him, he’s been in our classroom before. He is a very, very reflective man. I feel very honored to be able to have

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It’s surreal because it’s a really potent memory. I remember the chocolate pudding painting. That is probably my favorite learning memory of all time. It really touched me because I became an art teacher and (Mrs. Porter) was my favorite teacher.” – Sarah Alvin, a former student

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Trilby Porter, retired kindergarten teacher from Edison Elementary School, is delighted to see a page from Bronwyn Sill’s kindergarten scrapbook. Sill was a student in Porter’s classroom and remembers learning about author and illustrator Eric Carle. Porter donated a collection of original artwork and letters from Carle to the Elmhurst Public Library on June 25, 2016.

had him in our classroom.” At the exhibit’s grand opening at Elmhurst Public Library, Porter told stories about art projects in her

classroom inspired by Eric Carle. She’d give each child a big piece of paper, a bright splotch of paint, and these instructions: “Do not put your

Retired Kindergarten teacher Trilby Porter recalls the day author and artist Eric Carle visited her classroom at Edison Elementary School in Elmhurst. Carle sketched a drawing as he told her classroom the story of The Mixed-Up Chameleon, published in 1975.

fingers in your mouth after finger painting.” But one day was different. “Most of the children were unaware that it was pudding that we’d be painting with, not paint,” Porter recalled. “My instructions of the day were totally opposite of what they had been all year long: be sure to lick your fingers clean.” Porter laughs at the memory. “They looked at me like I was crazy.” Sarah Alvin, a former student of Porter’s, said seeing the Eric Carle artwork evoked strong emotions. “It’s surreal because it’s a really potent memory,” said Alvin, cradling her newborn son, Soren. “I remember the chocolate pudding painting. That is probably my favorite learning memory of all time. It really touched me because I became an art teacher, and [Mrs. Porter] was my favorite teacher.” Michelle Parker also remembers finger painting in Mrs. Porter’s class. “We’d tear it up into little pieces, then make a big picture out of our little tiny torn up pieces,” she said. I know my parents still have one of my finger paintings in the house.” Jill Johnston worked alongside Porter as a classroom assistant at Edison. “I got to be part of all the wonderful times the kids had, learning about Eric Carle and the art proj-

ects, and engaging in such creative activities within the classroom,” she says. “Trilby [Porter] made it fun.” The collection includes several framed original works of art by Carle, in addition to many letters handwritten to “my friends in Elmhurst.” Porter said since she and her husband recently moved to a smaller home, she knew the collection was too valuable to be put in boxes. “I needed to find some place—a safe place—for my collection, and one that would be around a long time. I called [preschool librarian] Sarah Burnside, made an appointment, and the rest is history!” Burnside thanks Porter for entrusting the collection to the library’s care. “Eric Carle’s images have welcomed so many children to the world of books,” she said. “We’re proud that Mrs. Porter’s collection will also welcome them to our library for years to come.” “This collection is donated with much love. I trust that it will be enjoyed by all who visit this beautiful library,” said Porter. “Eric Carle would be so pleased.” A resident of Massachusetts, Carle turned 87 years old on June 25, the day of the exhibit’s grand opening. The collection is currently on display at Elmhurst Public Library. Elmhurst Public Library enriches life in Elmhurst by providing opportunities to connect, create, and explore. EPL provides the support, resources, and environment for Elmhurst patrons to: pursue a love of reading; access information; explore interests; engage with technology; connect with others; and create and innovate. Elmhurst Public Library is the place for discovery at the heart of the community.

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Meeting a former student’s little one Retired Edison Elementary School kindergarten teacher Trilby Porter meets Soren, the newborn son of her former student, Sarah Alvin. Alvin and her husband, Jonathan, attended the Eric Carle Elmhurst Collection grand opening at the Elmhurst Public Library on June 25, 2016.

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The Capitol Hill Challenge, sponsored by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation, matches Members of Congress with students, teachers, and schools competing in The Stock Market Game™ in their respective district or state. Student teams manage a hypothetical $100,000 online portfolio and invest in real stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Since its inception in 2004, CHC has made over 3,272 matches of U.S. Representatives and Senators with schools, encompassing more than 90,000 students across the country. CHC partners up to 10 junior high or high school teams (3-5 students each) with the school’s local Member of Congress (MOC). Students may only participate on one team. The school must be located in the MOC’s district with matching zip code. Only two schools per MOC can participate. Students taking part in a separate Stock Market Game can also take part in CHC. The top 10 CHC teams win a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet their Congressional representative and be recognized at an awards reception on Capitol Hill. During their visit, students and teachers will met with business, government, and education leaders to learn about fiscal policy making, the role of the capital markets, and global economic

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Continued from page 14 trends. The winners also had the opportunity to tour financial landmarks and national monuments. This was the 13th annual Capitol Hill Challenge. “This year 100% of Congress was matched with a local school and SIFMA gives special recognition to the over 60 members of Congress who took the time to visit the student teams at the school, hear about their investing strategy and discuss the role of government in our capital markets,” said Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO. Unfortunately while in Washington, Gina and Rachel and their coach Jim Borel were unable to meet with Senator Kirk, who had

this to say about their accomplishment: “Learning how to invest and manage finances at a young age is crucial to making successful financial decisions in adulthood. My 401(Kids) legislation teaches children the power of a small investment. I am impressed by Gina and Rachel’s understanding of financial education and congratulate them on this outstanding accomplishment.” Background on 401(Kids)… Senator Kirk introduced S. 2471, the 401(Kids) Education Savings Act, which would improve and expand education savings accounts to allow working families to save more for education and retirement

expenses. 401(Kids) encourages investing in the future, teaches kids about saving and helps students avoid the burden of student loan debt.

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More about The Stock Market Game Founded in 1977 by academics at Buffalo State, The Stock Market Game has expanded through a national network of educational nonprofit organizations to reach 16 million students. An independent study by Learning Point Associates found that students who participated in the Stock Market Game scored significantly higher on mathematics and financial literacy tests than their

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Elmhurst Academy celebrates International Mud Day Playing in mud combines cross-cultural unity, nature exploration By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On June 29, at 9:30 a.m., the Independent learned that Elmhurst Academy preschool joined other children around the world for International Mud Day to celebrate nature and the great outdoors by getting really muddy! The event was designed to teach universality and cross-cultural exploration, as the students explored many mudthemed lessons, engaging all their senses. In 2009, International Mud Day was created to connect a group of children in Nepal to a similar group in New Zealand, school officials said. The two groups from different countries, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds found that they were connected by something universal, natural, and fun—mud. Since then, Mud Day has transformed into an event which students can celebrate by playing in their own patch of mud, sharing the experiences with children around the world.

“Mud Day emphasizes the importance of natural learning and a critical inter-cultural piece, and it is the students’ favorite part of their summer program,” said Kaitlyn Berger, Nature Curriculum Specialist. “It is a complete sensory experience for young learners, exploring its thick texture, its earthy smell, and its squishy sound, and is where they can also develop a sense of being connected with themselves, others, and with the natural world.” During the event, students visited several mud “stations,” including mud kitchens, mud painting, mud sensory tables, and nature stations to engage all senses. The students’ favorite station is the giant mud pit, where things are fun but a little messy. “Inviting such messiness into their learning will increase the complexity and opportunities for children at Elmhurst Academy to solve problems and figure out how the world works for themselves,” said Berger. “The most rewarding piece is seeing students with unstructured play and natural exploration that, as a kid, adds to their learning in a world-sense and not necessarily in a structured academic sense. “It is a really fun, messy, and ‘allin’ day where students can have this freeing opportunity to be who they are called to be.”

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Elmhurst Cycling Classic plans continue Organizers sponsor Light Up Your Block contest along course

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Summer is here and the 4th Annual Superior Ambulance Elmhurst Cycling Classic is coming up fast. On Friday, July 22, this day-to-night spectacle of amateur and professional bike racing will deliver some seriously fast bike racing by top-tier professional riders from around the nation and overseas.

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Our course-side residents have been key players in the success of the Elmhurst Cycling Classic.” – DuPage Cycling Foundation Vice-President Erin Radcliff

This year, in addition to friends and neighbors enjoying the Wilder Mansion Beer Garden, the food trucks and the vendor expo at Wilder Park, or jumping into the Family Fun Bike Parade, there is another opportunity for a friendly competition, which will take place among the various residential blocks along the racecourse. The Elmhurst Cycling Classic is offering a chance for course-side residents to show off their front yard skills by lighting up their house, their yard, or their trees — to make the Elmhurst Cycling Classic racecourse the coolest of the nine-day Intelligentsia Cup professional road tour. Will it be neighbor vs. neigh-

bor, or block vs. block? The prize patrol will pull the prize wagon along the 1.2-mile course the night before the race on Thursday, July 21 at 8:30 p.m. It will be piled high with the grand prize for the winning yard: $250 worth of grill meats and party food (sponsored by Whole Foods Elmhurst), a case of craft beer, a yard sign, and what will surely become the most coveted and gaudy traveling trophy in town. “Our course-side residents have been key players in the success of the Elmhurst Cycling Classic,” said DuPage Cycling Foundation Vice-President Erin Radcliff. “Their enthusiasm for a great block party really elevates this event beyond racing, emphasizing the community-building nature of this day. We wanted to give them their own opportunity to shine – literally!” Foundation Director Sarah Alvestad agreed. “We can’t wait to look down a stretch of Grace, Elm Park or Alexander Avenues and see it transformed by lights,” she said. “Elmhurst Cycling Classic will definitely have the most unforgettable course in the series. We have a lot of goals for the day, but FUN is definitely at the top of the list!” Proceeds from the Elmhurst Cycling Classic are widely distributed to local charities. The event has successfully donated nearly $35,000 to date. Past beneficiaries have included United Community Concerns, Yorkfield Food Pantry, Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF), Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (EWAN), formerly Elmhurst WalkIn Ministry, Family Shelter Service, People’s Resource Center, District 205 Foundation, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation and

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College hosts National LDZ Youth Legislative Session

As part of its ongoing mission to educate the next generation of Latino leaders, through its innovative immersive-disruptive learning model, the National Hispanic Institute brought more than 200 students from six states (Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas) and Mexico to the National Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session, which took place June 26-July 3 at Elmhurst College. Known as the LDZ, the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session is part of a program called the School for Community Social Entrepreneurship, designed by NHI for high

school students with the potential to become leaders within the U.S. and global Latino communities. It is a leadership program characterized by NHI president and founder Ernesto Nieto as “looking into the future.” “We’re looking at preparation for global leadership, throughout the Americas, that factors in what we’ll need in 20 or 30 years, not just today,” he said.

HUD awards Illinois more than $890,000 in counseling grants

Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded more than $42 million in housing counseling grants to hundreds of national, regional and local organizations to help families and individuals with their housing needs and to prevent future foreclosures. HUD’s housing counseling grants and the additional funding they leverage will assist more than 1.4 million households find housing, make more informed housing choices, or keep their current homes. More than $40 million will directly support the housing counseling services provided by 31 national and regional organizations, five multi-state organizations, 17 State Housing Finance Agencies (SHFAs) and 181 local housing counseling agencies. In addition, HUD is awarding $2 million to four national organizations to train housing counselors who will receive the instruction and certification necessary to effectively assist families with their housing needs.

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‘Fresh Fest’ opens hospital’s Hinsdale location A farmer’s market, family activities, games, demos

To mark the opening and give the public a chance to preview its newest outpatient site, Edward-Elmhurst Health is hosting “Fresh Fest,” a Farmers Market, on Sunday, July 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Edward-Elmhurst Health Center & Immediate Care, 8 Salt Creek Ln. in Hinsdale (Ogden Ave. and Salt Creek Ln., east of York Rd.). The $18 million, three-floor, 33,000-square-foot facility will open

on Monday, July 18 and provide high-quality, close-to-home healthcare services, including Immediate Care for the treatment for minor injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening; digital X-ray, mammography, ultrasound and Dexa bone scan; lab, physical therapy and much more. “Fresh Fest” will be an outdoor event (rain or shine) with fresh produce and artisan creations for sale,

healthy games and giveaways for all ages, health center tours, free food and drawings for dozens of prizes. Attendees can also donate their loose change at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation table to benefit Elmhurst Hospital’s Animal-

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Like many industries, golf and finance seem to go hand in hand. Both take dedication, persistence and extreme focus. For the fifth year in a row, LaSalle St. Securities with offices at 940 N. Industrial Drive in Elmhurst will be a sponsor of the International Junior Masters Golf Tournament. The International Junior Masters (IJM) is the oldest international junior golf tournament in North America, held at East Aurora Country Club just south of Buffalo, New York, which the tournament has Elmhurst Ad Half Page.pdf called home since its inception in 1 1953. Past notable IJM participants

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It’s true what they say about a home never looking better than when you sell it. This 3 bed / 2 bath bungalow has been updated throughout for the next owners to enjoy. New stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite counters, interior paint, roof, HVAC, front door, siding, ceiling fans, hardwood floors in kitchen, and brand new 2.5 car garage. On a dead end street, 1 block to East Park/Pool, and walking Field School, downtown Elmhurst and its Metra station. Great family neighborhood, close to everything! $344,900

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Prairie Path Estate Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind. Relax, play, and enjoy nature from your 2-tier paver patio and private gazebo. Over $100k of Steinhebel land/hardscape that looks like it was done yesterday. Inside will not disappoint either. Over 7,700 of finished living space across 3 levels. No ordinary basement here as the lower level has expansive light well, full bar, radiant heat floors, in-law/teen suite with steam shower, gaming room, abundant storage and has been host to gatherings of over 100 people. The main level features separate formals, home office with private entrance, chef’s kitchen with separate eating area, & 2 story family room with gorgeous fireplace centerpiece - all overlooking your private outdoor oasis. Huge bedrooms with volume ceilings, walk-in closets, and a master suite with spa-bath & steam shower. Original owners, meticulously maintained, an opportunity not to be missed. $1,395,000

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This incredible estate has so much to offer! Situated on a 75 x 252 lot. Located on a private cul-de-sac with 4,500 square feet of living space! A newer 3rd floor addition features vaulted Master Suite ceiling, floor to ceiling built-ins, spa-baths, & private WIC & laundry. Lovely 1st floor family room overlooking a resort-like backyard with heated in-ground pool, hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, and an EXTRA 100 feet of land. THIS HOME IS ONE OF A KIND INSIDE & OUT! $699,900

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Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized rooms, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, large eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining and living room with first floor master suite with full bath and walk in closet. Full, finished basement with family room, arts/crafts room, workshop, laundry, tons of storage, & exterior access to fully fenced and professionally landscaped yard with fenced dog kennel. $530,000

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Great end unit townhome in Bella Oaks. Largest overall model with almost 2,000 SF of fully updated living space. Seller has done all the work for you - hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, kitchen and bath floor tile, granite counters, 3 full updated bathrooms, carpet, paint, lighting fixtures, and tastefully decorated throughout. Living room boasts gas fireplace, elevated deck off kitchen, pristine landscaping, attached 2.5 car garage + 2 assigned guest parking spots. Nothing to do but unload the moving truck here. Great highway access, next to dog park, and near lots of shopping and restaurants. $229,900

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City announces mosquito control efforts Expert says mosquitoes that carry Zika are uncommon this far north

According to a release issued by the City, Elmhurst has once again begun its annual mosquito control program to prevent mosquito breeding and suppress mosquito populations, including those that carry mosquitoborne disease. “Illinois identified its first West Nile human case quite early in 2016,” said Emily Glasberg, entomologist for Clarke, the City’s contractor for mosquito control. “The high temperatures and rainfall have created ideal conditions for mosquitoes that carry West Nile to breed, and we are working to interrupt that cycle.” The city has contracted with St. Charles-based Clarke to conduct its

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While many people have been concerned about the possibility of Zika virus in the area, the mosquitoes that carry Zika are uncommon this far north.” – Emily Glassberg, entomologist for Clarke

mosquito control operations, which includes surveillance for potential vectors, mapping of mosquito breeding sites, treating storm drains with larvicides to prevent mosquito eggs from developing, and adulticiding, which involves dispersing an ultralow volume product that interacts with mosquitoes on the wing to re-

duce adult populations. Clarke also monitors rainfall to determine when large broods of wet weather (nuisance) mosquitoes will be emerging. Clarke uses surveillance and trap counts to schedule adulticiding applications and recently performed an application on the evening of June 28. Applications are coordinated

with York Township, Oakbrook Terrace, Addison, Oak Brook and Addison Township to provide greater control over the larger area. Catch basin larviciding treatments are ongoing. “While many people have been concerned about the possibility of Zika virus in the area, the mosquitoes that carry Zika are uncommon this far north,” said Glasberg. “Local cases to date have been travel-related, with individuals becoming infected while in areas with active Zika transmission.” Elmhurst has opted for Clarke’s EarthRight™ service program, which uses highly effective, naturally derived products applied with green delivery technologies, including bi-

cycles and electric vehicles. “All insecticides used in the U.S. for public health use have been approved and registered by the EPA following the review of many scientific studies,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Joint Statement on Mosquito Control in the United States. “The EPA has assessed these chemicals and found that, when used according to label directions, they do not pose unreasonable risk to public health and the environment.” For more information or to receive a phone call when there will be spraying for mosquitoes, call the Clarke Mosquito Hotline at 800-942-2555.

Elmhurst marketing agency unveils research on ‘brand love’

Foodmix Marketing Communications, located in Elmhurst, recently unveiled new brand affinity research, which was presented at the

2016 United Fresh Produce Innovation Show held in downtown Chicago. The company is a full-service business-to-business and businessto-consumer marketing and communications company located at 103 W. Arthur Street in Elmhurst, the former location of the Masonic Temple. “Harnessing the power of advocacy by connected consumers is the holy grail in branding today,” said Dan O’Connell, CEO of Foodmix Marketing Communications.

“Loved brands play by different rules than lesser-liked competitors – they literally set the bar.” One of the key findings in the research was the enduring appeal of big brands, O’Connell said. Respondents overwhelmingly identified large, established mainstream brands as makers of their favorite food products. National brands were the favorites of about eight in ten consumers, consistently among Millennials, Gen X’ers and Baby

Boomers, he said. More than half of those surveyed categorized their favorite brand as a staple food, as opposed to health, specialty or gourmet foods. “It’s not surprising for a generation known for its adventurous spirit with food,” he said. “Millennials were more likely than older consumers to say that their favorite food brand was a specialty food.” Foodmix has been at the forefront of The Food Renaissance, by help-

ing clients interpret and capitalize on the evolving food culture. The study comes as a result of that Renaissance, bringing changes to the food industry by connecting brands, chefs and consumers differently than ever before. The agency is placing greater emphasis on finding insights, which will be unique to clients and drive lasting brand relationships. For more information, visit foodmix.net/path-to-brand-love.

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Cutting the ribbon

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Using a giant pair of scissors, Rita Borzym of Edward Jones Investments cuts the ribbon at a grand opening event with the Ambassadors of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry to celebrate her new office.

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Summer events not to miss! Indoor Summer Picnic

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These two guests enjoy a stop at a koi pond at one of the gardens along the Aquascape Water & Garden Showcase held last year. This year’s event returns to the area with a stop in Elmhurst on Saturday, July 16. For more information, visit aquascapechicagoland.com.

Aquascape Showcase makes splash this summer Walk through gardens with water features includes stop in Elmhurst If you’ve always wanted a view of the water, you don’t have to move near a lake or river to live your dream. From small balcony to suburban yard, water features are installed into virtually any space, as visitors to the 2016 Aquascape Water & Garden Showcase will discover. The free, self-guided walks are open-house style and take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16 in Elmhurst/Hinsdale/Lombard and on Saturday, Aug. 20 in Naperville. Each community event features private properties, all open to the public. Visit at your own pace, one home or all. Each walk features complimentary refreshments at a “Pond Central” location, where experts will share inspiration, tips and design ideas. Visitors will enjoy the multi-sensory effects of water, beautiful plants in bloom and other landscape elements. The 2016 Aquascape Water & Garden Showcase includes an ar-

ray of features designed for size, functionality and sustainability, including bubbling urns, exciting fire pits and bowls, rainwater harvesting systems, land bridges that connect water and garden elements, threetiered waterfalls and gently winding streams. There’s also a variety of water and seasonal garden plants, as well as colorful aquatic life including koi, catfish, goldfish, turtles, frogs and other species. “It’s mind-blowing to visit a typical yard and experience the ‘wow’ of an Eden oasis in a place you wouldn’t expect,” said Aquascape’s Brian Helfrich. “Our summer showcase is fun for all ages, provides ideas for patios and gardens small and large, and is an opportunity to experience the unique beauty and serenity of a water view right ‘at home.’” Suggested on-site donation is $10 per person. Proceeds support The Aquascape Foundation, developed to promote awareness of water as one of our most precious resources through environmental, educational and philanthropic efforts. For more information, visit aquascapechicagoland.com.

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Riveting Rio de Janeiro Welcome in the 2016 Summer Olympics with a travelogue of the captivating and beautiful metropolis of Rio de Janeiro. Pack your bags and join Bill Helmuth as we take you on a scenic tour this amazing city. We will enjoy the charms of Copacabana Beach, a breathtaking cable ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain, and fly to Iguazu Water Falls! We will all be amazed with how Rio managed to capture the 2016 Olympics.

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IC basketball team wraps up successful summer Knights score several wins over larger-enrollment schools By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball coach TJ Tyrrell saw plenty that he liked during the recent summer season. The Knights finished the summer campaign with a 16-6 record that included play in several tournaments and shootouts. “We had a really good summer,” said Tyrrell. “We played a lot of great competition and had some nice wins.” Tyrrell noted IC Catholic Prep recorded wins over larger-enrollment schools such as St. Charles East, Marist, DeKalb and Glenbard West. “I’m very encouraged by how the kids played,” he said. “We played well from the beginning of the summer to the end. We knew the juniors were going to be good and that the seniors are good. The question mark is how well would they play together? They really came together by the

end of the summer. I’m encouraged about what is still to come.” Tyrrell said the team also enjoyed a productive camp at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. “We had an excellent team camp,” he said. “The kids got to stay overnight and we played six games. There also was a coaching clinic and we got to watch the college team play. It was very positive.” The Knights benefit from the return of seniors-to-be Austin Reed (third-year varsity player), Matt Sutton, Tony Gaudio and Galvin Gescey. “When you combine the seniors with a sophomore class that went 26-2 last year, there is a lot of optimism in the program,” said Tyrrell. Another highlight for the Knights during the summer was winning their pool at the always competitive Batavia Hoops Mountain shootout. “We got to see a lot of good competition over the summer,” said Tyrrell. “We won the pool at Batavia and got to play in the first-place bracket. That’s a big tournament.” IC Catholic Prep also played in the championship game of a shootout at Addison Trail where it lost by three points to Wheaton-Warrenville South. “We had a lot of good things hap-

pening this summer,” said Tyrrell. “Austin Reed was our leading scorer and he did a great job on offense and defense. He’s getting some Division III colleges interested in him. He had a very impressive summer, especially with his shooting. Matt Sutton has been a little injured but we expect him to be a leader next season. Junior Luke Ricobene has been outstanding. He’s a great athlete and the energy he provides is very positive.” Tyrrell also saw good things from junior-to-be Kevin Cheng, along with junior-to-be Amari Reed and junior-to-be Nico Gaudio. “Kevin is going to be a good scorer for us. He’s a good shooter and a vocal leader,” said Tyrrell. “Amari and Nico also had strong summers.” Tyrrell also saw some strong play throughout the summer in the post. “We are undersized, but I was impressed with how the kids used their size and played bigger than they are,” he said. “They got to the help line and were able to score around the basket and shoot outside even though they are undersized.” Alex Meurer also drew rave reviews for his work on defense. “Alex guarded several kids who have Division I offers and he locked them down,” said Tyrrell. “That was

encouraging to see.” Tyrrell noted football standout Jordan Rowell, who recently verbally committed to play the sport at Northern Illinois University, did not play this summer. “Jordan said regardless of if he plays basketball or not this season he wants to be part of the program here in some capacity,” the coach said. Tyrrell also tipped his cap to his players for putting in the hard work

during a busy summer stretch at the school. “The kids have a lot on their plate with baseball and weightlifting for football and basketball camp and then games at night,” he said. “We ask a lot of them, but we have hardworking kids who are very dedicated. We had an extremely productive summer that ended on a positive note. Everybody can’t wait for the season to start in November.”

York summer tennis team defeats Willowbrook IHSA announces 2016-2017 enrollment classifications By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York summer tennis team continued its strong start in the Trident League by scoring a recent 18-0 victory over Willowbrook. Each dual match in the Trident League consists of a college-format match (playing both singles and doubles) in the 17U and 15U divisions. All levels are co-ed. York scored a 9-0 win at 17U and another 9-0 win at 15U. In the 17U contest at Willowbrook, Jared Doan was an 8-5 winner at No. 1 singles. Johnny Wheeler scored an 8-1 win at No. 2 doubles. Melissa Cartis was an 8-0 winner at No. 3 singles. Aleksina Jovic was an 8-1 winner at No. 4 singles. Cate Duhig was an 8-0 winner at No. 5

singles and Isabella Nicoli was an 8-1 winner at No. 6 singles. Jacki Riek and Cartis were 8-6 winners at No. 1 doubles. Jovic and Eva Jacobsthal were 8-2 winners at No. 2 doubles. Duhig and Rachel Kayman were 8-0 winners at No. 3 doubles. At the 15U level, Jack Fennell was an 8-0 winner at No. 1 singles. Max Damewood was an 8-0 winner at No. 2 singles. Micki Neideigh was an 8-0 winner at No. 3 singles. Sonali Kumar was an 8-2 winner at No. 4 singles, while Melanie Ruesch was an 8-1 winner at No. 5 singles. Joanna Melendie was an 8-0 winner at No. 6 singles. Neideigh and Fennel were 8-2 winners at No. 1 doubles. Ruesch and Darelle Melendie were 8-3 winners at No. 2 doubles, while Ella Pittman and Heidi Ward were 8-2 winners at No. 3 doubles. York moved to 3-0 in Trident League play. Through three matches, Maddi Plowman and Kumar were leading York with a 4-0 record. Wheeler, Cartis and Jovic were 4-1, while

Paul Nicoli and Fennel each were 3-0. Damewood was 3-1. IHSA announces 2016-2017 classifications Both IC Catholic Prep and Timothy Christian had a team each move up in class for the 2016-2017 season based on the IHSA’s success factor formula. For the upcoming school year, the Timothy Christian boys soccer team will compete in the Class 2A postseason, while the IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team will participate in the Class 3A postseason. According to IHSA rules, a nonboundaried school that has won two state trophies in the same class over the past four school terms, and at least one trophy in the past two school terms, is subject to the success adjustment. Timothy Christian won the Class 1A state boys soccer title last year and also has a recent second-place trophy to its credit, while the IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team turned in back-to-back fourth-place state finishes in 2014 and 2015.

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Championship hop

Paddy Toole, 1st baseman on the Elmhurst Baseball/Softball League Athletics shows his excitement after the final out of the Pony championship game played at Plunkett Park on Wednesday, June. 29. The A’s beat the Cubs 11-8.

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IC Catholic Prep’s Rowell chooses NIU Standout multisport athlete will play football in DeKalb By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

One of IC Catholic Prep’s most successful multisport athletes has a college landing spot. Senior-to-be Jordan Rowell, a

football, basketball and track-andfield athlete at the school, recently announced he will continue his football career at Division I Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Rowell gave his verbal commitment to the school and said he may sign his national letter of intent during the later 2017 signing period. “I’m really excited,” Rowell told the Independent. “I can’t wait to get out on the field.” Rowell noted he has been invited to a barbeque meet-and-greet event at NIU at the end of this month. “I’m

excited to meet the other recruits and get well-acquainted with each other. It will be a good time,” he said. Rowell said his decision to pick NIU boiled down to education and the opportunity to get on the playing field and contribute as soon as possible. “I didn’t choose it just because it was close to home,” he said. “I really want to play college football and I want to get a good education. With some of the other schools I was looking at it was one or the other. One school might be great with education, but I might not play until my junior year. Another school said it might not work out until sophomore year (playing) and then I would have to change positions to something I’m not comfortable with. There were a lot of little things I had to take into consideration. With NIU, they want me as a running back and I know I’m going to get a good education. I am going to have the opportunity to fight for a position any time I’m on the field and that’s OK with me.”

Rowell said he had a variety of other Division I offers including from the likes of Iowa, Purdue, Ball State, Wyoming and Miami of Ohio. “I didn’t take for granted that these schools were interested in me,” he said. “Some kids are lucky if they get one offer. I got offers to play for good schools. I know I am going to have to live up to this when the season comes. I have to play like the athlete people portray me to be.” Rowell added another key determining factor in his decision was the NIU coaching staff. “The best thing is the coaching staff,” he said. “The seem to really care about the players and want them to get a good education. The running backs coach is the guy who makes sure people are on top of their grades. That’s great for me. I loved how involved the coaches are with the players. Also, Northern kind of reminds me of IC with their facilities. With the weight room, it’s big enough to get the job done well. You don’t need a thousand of the same thing if you

have three or four that can get the job done.” Rowell, who plans on studying psychology with a minor in communications, said his long-term goal is to get to the NFL. “The goal is to go to the NFL one day,” he said. “I couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity. I look back to freshman year and everything was happening so fast. At that point, I didn’t think my dream had collapsed, but I know if it was going to happen I would have to do more than what I was doing and I did that.” Rowell thanked IC Catholic Prep in particular for helping him get to this point. “IC set it up perfectly for me to be successful,” he said. “They have been extremely helpful.” Now, Rowell is focusing his attention on the upcoming IC Catholic Prep season. “I can’t wait,” he said. “The team looks very good. We are very skillbased and our linemen are gong to be fantastic. We’re excited and pumped up for what should be a great year.”

Hurt headed to Northern Illinois University

Girls golfing standout looking forward to final prep season

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IC Catholic Prep multisport standout Jordan Rowell (shown scoring a TD in September, 2015) will continue his football career at Northern Illinois University after his senior campaign for the Knights in 2016.

IC Catholic Prep senior-to-be Maddie Hurt had plenty of reasons to pick Northern Illinois University as her next educational and golfing

York girls basketball team making good use of summer season Dukes start new era under coach Ely By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

This summer’s basketball season has been especially important for the York girls basketball team. The Dukes are in their first season under new coach Maggie Ely and the summer has been the perfect time for the players and coaches to get to better know each other. “It’s been a great learning experience,” said Ely. “In the four weeks the girls are getting to know my coaching style and we’re learning about the players. Sam (York assistant Arnold) and I are extremely proud of how far the girls have come in four weeks. It’s a big transition. We’re learning their strengths and they are learning as much as possible. I’m very proud of them.” York played in the Glenbard

South summer league at both the varsity and sophomore levels. “Some of the girls have been in the program for many years and some girls are coming back out after taking a break,” said Ely. “There are a lot of great athletes across the board in the program. We have highly competitive kids who want to be there and want to work. It’s a wonderful group of athletes and I feel so blessed to be able to coach them.” Ely said one big positive is the experience the returning players have. “We have veterans and some new girls,” she said. “As new coaches, you can tell right away that some of them have played together for awhile.” Ely has been impressed with the team’s play on defense. “They are hard-working on defense and very coachable,” she said. “The girls attack and come with a good tenacity every day. They are very competitive and receptive to what we are teaching. They are diving headfirst into what Sam and I are looking for in terms of defensive philosophy.”

Ely said the team has been bolstered over the summer by the play of Jackie Saco, Danielle Dennis, Jenna Dvorak and Lauren Viola among others. “Jackie is a tremendous defensive presence,” said Ely. “Danielle is coming into her own defensively and Jenna Dvorak is back and has been a powerhouse. Lauren is a consistent athlete across the board. Those four are great kids who have started out by displaying great leadership for the younger girls.” In just a few short weeks, Ely has been encouraged by what she has seen from her players and with how the transition to a new coach has gone. “I couldn’t wait to start working with the girls,” she said. “Coming in I didn’t know too much. I knew some of them had played a lot. We’ve been able to learn their styles this summer. We expect to be competitive. The girls have very high expectations and so do the coaches. We’re going to go out there and compete at a high level.”

destination. Hurt, the defending Class A girls golf state champion, recently verbally committed to continue her golf career at NIU. “I picked NIU because I love the coaching staff there and the facilities are amazing,” she said. “One of their courses is Rich Harvest Farms and that’s one of the nicest courses in the country. I also loved the girls on the team and it was a good fit for me academically.” Hurt said her connection to NIU stemmed from her private coach John Perna (who works out of Carriage Greens in Darien). “He has a good connection with the NIU coaches,” she said. “I was introduced to the coaches and they started following my progress in tournaments and I started talking to them. I’m very excited about playing there.” Hurt also is happy the decision is now in her rear-view mirror. “I can go out now and just play my game in tournaments,” she said. “I am very happy with my choice. I know all the hard work I’ve put in over the years has paid off. I have a place to go to now. It’s something I’m looking forward to the next four years.” Hurt said she was looking at two other schools, but that NIU always was at the top of her list. She said a business major at NIU is a possibility. “Something involving business,” said Hurt, who noted she most likely will sign her national letter of intent during the fall signing period. In the meantime, Hurt has been busy honing her game this summer.

“I’ve been playing in a lot of tournaments and getting some good results,” she said. She shot a personal-best even-par 72 at a tournament at Pheasant Run in St.Charles earlier this summer. “We played regionals at that course so it’s one that I like,” said Hurt, who finished second at the Pheasant Run event. “I’ve been really focusing this summer on my putting. My coach gave us a bunch of drills that I probably doa lmost every day. I’m playing on the course more often now. That’s where you get the real-life experience. It’s different than going out and just hitting balls.” Hurt said another state title is on the list of 2016 goals. “That would be so awesome if I could do it again,” she said. “I don’t think there is any pressure. Whatever happens, happens. If I win it, I win it and if I don’t I’m not going to be devastated. But I would like to do it again. I’ve already won state once. As long as I finish off strong I am going to be happy with my high-school golf experience.” Hurt said she’ll probably play in five or six more summer tournaments prior to the high-school season. “The rounds add up quickly,” she said. But that continual commitment to her game has paid off handsomely over the last four years. “It’s incredible how much I have improved and how many more hours I am putting into practice now compared to when I was a freshman,” she said. “It’s insane, but you can tell that all the hard work has paid off.”

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EBSL: Championship Day

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Above: The Senior Girls softball championship game featured the Diamondbacks coming back from a 14-1 deficit to win 24-17 over the Cardinals.

Above: Minor level champions, the Rays show off the hardware. They beat the Athletics 9-4 for the top spot. Left: The Cubs faced off against the Athletics for the Pony crown: The Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won 11-8.

Right: Anthony Cochiaro delivers a pitch for the Pony level Athletics during the championship game. Below: The Diamonbacks senior girls softball champs with their trophies (and their mascot).

All the games were played under the lights at Plunkett Park on Wednesday, June 29.

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The 13U Elmhurst Extreme team finished the regular season 16-3 to take first place in their MSBL Division. They now head into the MSBL tournament as the top seed out of 27 teams. Front row (left to right): Jacob Caffrey, Michael Hilgart, Gavin Hendron, Spano Civella, Tyler Procajlo, Mikey Kamienski. Middle row: Casey Colantonio, Tommy Kamienski, Joe Losurdo, Michael Connell, Ryan Riser, Trent Lawrence. Back row: Dale Procajlo, Rick Hendron, Tom Kamienski, Mike Kamienski

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Major accomplishment in the minors The Elmhurst Youth Baseball League Maroon Sox were undefeated throughout the season and won the Minors Division Championship on Saturday, June 25. Front row, (left to right): Nicholas Allen, Drew Gami, Joey Arduino, Justin Lococo. Mid-

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The 9U Elmhurst Extreme Baseball team took 2nd place in the Schaumburg Christmas in June Tournament on Sunday, June 19. Front row, left to right: Owen Fask, Trevor Procajlo, Jack Kamienski, Alex Miller. Middle row: Ryan Lisowski, John Kellam, Cole Maier, Charlie Bastedo, Jack Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, Drew Gami, Nicholas Allen, Drew Greene. Back row: Coaches Derek Allen, Apoor Gami, Brent Maier.

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