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Election night serves up victories, disappointments, much relief that it’s over Cullerton defeats Lewis in nail-biter; Conroy stomps Holan; DiCianni out

tion results right from the commission’s servers. Apparently, that link Tuesday evening was filled with not only failed but also made the surprises, groans and triumphs un- whole system slow down. til the biggest collective gasp of all – the one that came at 1:30 a.m. Duckworth garners when the Associated Press and other an early win One of the earliest elections to be media outlets officially declared that Republican nominee Donald Trump called on Nov. 8 was the race for would become the 45th President of U.S. Senate which brought victory to Democrat Tammy Duckworth the United States. Throughout Election night, local results trickled in and anxieties were high, compounded by the fact that the DuPage Election Commission had difficulty posting the results right away, a problem that seems to plague them at virtually every election. At 7 p.m. when the polls closed, the web site said no results would be posted until 7:30 p.m., but the earliest posting came in after 9 p.m. Candidates were left waiting in frustration to learn their respective fates. By Dee Longfellow

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over incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R). She obtained 2,908,363 votes to his 2,150,099, garnering 54.4% of the total. [Note: These numbers have been updated since Election night, but were still unofficial as of press time..] In the 5th Congressional District, Democrat Mike Quigley easily won another term with almost 70% of the vote over his Republican challenger

Vince Kolber. The vote was 201,983 to 82,931. In the contest for the seat vacated by Tammy Duckworth in the 8th Congressional District, Raja Krishnamoorthi handily beat Elmhurst resident Pete DiCianni (R) 141,138 to 101,893 (58.1% to 41.9%). It was a hand-wringer to the bitter end for Villa Park resident Tom Cullerton, but in the end, he squeaked

past challenger Seth Lewis and won his second term of office in Illinois Senate District 23 by a vote of 42,731 (50.83%) to 41,342 (49.1%). Incumbent Deb Conroy won a staggering victory over Heidi Holan 23,161 to 16,192, garnering 58.85% of the vote.

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Tom Cullerton and Deb Conroy clown a bit while standing on chairs at Crazy Pour in Villa Park to address their supporters on Election night. Both retained their seats, Cullerton in the State Senate and Conroy in the State House.

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Addison Trail and Willowbrook High Schools host Mock Elections Addison Trail and Willowbrook High Schools recently hosted Mock Elections to teach students about the democratic process and allow them to gain firsthand experience with voting. (Left) Addison Trail junior Mena Severino and senior Carlos Alvarez (bottom left) participate in Addison Trail’s Mock Election on Oct. 6. 12:51 PM Page 1 Allegra Banquets_Thanksgiving_Allegra Banquets 10/24/16

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Willowbrook seniors Sam Otake and Samantha Asher participate in Willowbrook’s blood drive for LifeSource on Nov. 4.

Student Council holds blood drive for LifeSource On Nov. 4, more than 130 Willowbrook students and staff members participated in a blood drive at the school to donate blood for LifeSource. The blood drive was hosted by Willowbrook’s Student Council, and 119

units of blood were collected. According to LifeSource, each unit of blood collected supports three lives, which means this event could help save 357 lives. Student Council plans to host a sec-

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Citing a desire to continue investing in improvements to the Metra commuter train station, the Villa Park Board of Trustees approved an increase in parking fees, both daily and quarterly. The fee increase brings the cost to $2 for daily perking and $100 for a quarterly permit. The quarterly fee was previously $82.50. The fees haven’t been raised for at least five years, according to Village

Manager Rich Keehner. The fee increase will help finance short-term improvements such as expanding the availability of the popular ‘Passport Parking’ smartphone payment app to the lot on the north side of the tracks. Currently, only those parking on the south side of the tracks can use Passport Parking. Additionally, a new payment machine will be installed which interfaces with the Passport Parking system so police can more effectively

Addison man sentenced to 10 years for selling cocaine to undercover officer DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced last week that Alfonso Rodriguez, 23, of Addison, had been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for selling cocaine to an undercover officer on more than one occasion. On August 19, 2016, following a three-day long trial, a jury found Rodriguez guilty of three counts of Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance. The offense is a Class X Felony because the sale occurred within 1,000 feet of a school on one occasion and within 1,000 feet of a park on another. Judge Daniel Guerin handed down the sentence, which will be served at 50%. Rodriguez is a Chief of the Latin Counts, a violent Hispanic street

gang that originated in Chicago in the mid-1960s. He was previously sent to the IDOC for unlawful sale/ delivery of a Firearm and Aggravated Battery and was currently on mandatory supervised release on these charges when he was arrested for this offense. Prior to his arrest, Rodriguez was the subject of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Addison Police Department and the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DuMeg). On December 23, 2015, Rodriguez was arrested and taken into custody by an Addison police officer after completing the cocaine sale. The sale occurred on Michael Lane in Addison. This was the second such sale of cocaine conducted by Rodriguez.

patrol the lots. This system will allow for “much improved financial internal controls,” according to Village staff. To meet an expected increase in demand for quarterly permit spaces, the Public Works Dept. will re-number the spaces in the north lot. “The quarterly fee works out to $1.67 per day to park at the station,” said Trustee Bob Taglia. “That doesn’t seem unreasonable to me.” The improvements will take about 30 to 60 days to implement according to Village staff. Once the new system is in place, an educational campaign will be

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launched to assist users with the procedure. Details of the educational campaign have not been finalized. One idea includes having representatives in the parking lot during the first few days the system is ‘live’ to help patrons navigate the payment procedure. “We need to coordinate a number of moving parts,” said one Village employee. ”I imagine it will be 30 to 60 days until it is up and running, and we will also conduct [the] educational campaign.” The next quarterly permits, carrying the higher fee, will begin in January, 2017.

(Continued from front page) In other area races, Republican in- land Waller (D) 32,314 (55.68%) to cumbent Peter Breen beat challenger 25,716 (44.32%) Steve Swanson 30,618 (56.65%) to District 2, 2-year term: Richard F. Blass (R) squeaked 23,433 (43.35%) in Illinois State past incumbent Elizabeth ChapHouse District 48. In Illinois House District 77, lin (D) 36,515 (50.08%) to 36,405 Democrat Kathleen Willis held her (49.92%), by just 110 votes. seat for another term, beating Re- District 2, 4-year term: Elmhurst resident Sean Noonan, publican challenger Anthony Airdo the Republican incumbent, ran un8,271 (63.34%) to 4,787 (36.66%). Here are the results in the County opposed and received 56,789 votes. Readers should be reminded that Board Races: these results are unofficial. These District 1, 2-year term: Sam Tornatore (R) beat Richard numbers are updates from the InAccomando (D) 32,573 (56.13%) to dependent’s report that appeared on the web site after Election night, but 25,454 (43.87%) they are still unofficial, according to District 1, 4-year term: Donald Puchalski (R) bested Ro- varous election commissions.

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Addison Nov. 10 • Cynthia R. Garcia, 25, of Addison, was arrested in the 300 block of N. Mill Road at around 12:01 a.m. and charged with criminal damage to property. Police said Garcia broke an apartment building window. • Francisco Reyes-Hernandez, 49, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of Lincoln Avenue at around 4:45 p.m. and was charged with battery and unauthorized video recording. Police said the suspect video-recorded a victim without permission or authority. Nov. 9 A 38-year-old Chicago man was arrested in the 1500 block of W. Lake St. at around 1:16 a.m. and charged with domestic battery. Police said that while in a parking lot, the man struck the victim multiple

times in the face and head. Nov. 8 Hugo Quintero, 32, of Bensenville, was arrested at around 3:11 a.m. Police said an officer responded to the Cook County Sheriff’s Department in Maywood to transport Quintero, who had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for retail theft.

Nov. 7 Nia B. Westerkamp, 35, of Glendale Heights, was arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 8:19 p.m. and charged with retail theft. Nov. 5 Jacob R. Goress, 26, of Villa Park, was arrested near Addison and Sidney at around 3:34 a.m. and charged with DUI and improper lane usage following a traffic stop. Nov. 4 • Joseph J. Cipolla, 32, of Chicago, was arrested at around 9:29 p.m. Police said Cipolla had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for harassment through electronic communication. • Lachona M. Henderson, 40, of

Hoffman Estates, was arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 5:53 p.m. and charged with retail theft. Villa Park Nov. 4 • Albert G. Fesby, 61, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 800 block of W. North Ave. at around 8:50 a.m. and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance/possession with intent to deliver (controlled substance). • A 30-year-old Villa Park man was arrested in the 1-100 block of N. Harvard at around 9:32 p.m. and charged with two counts of domestic battery. • A male juvenile from Villa Park was arrested near Division and Third at around 10:20 p.m. and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and expired registration. Nov. 3 • A 25-year-old Villa Park woman was arrested in the 200 block of S. Myrtle at around 9:38 a.m. and charged with two counts of domestic battery. • A 30-year-old man from Bartlett and a 28-year-old woman from Hanover Park were arrested in the 100

block of E. North Ave. at around 1:20 a.m. Both were charged with two counts of domestic battery. Nov. 1 • Joshua T. Taylor (age not given) of Batavia was arrested at a store between Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 and charged with two counts of retail theft. The original complaint and arrest warrant were issued on Nov. 1. • Two male juveniles from Lombard were arrested at a high school at around 1:45 p.m. Both were charged with disorderly conduct/ fighting. Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Burglary was reported in the 200 block of W. Stone. Police said that between 1 p.m. Oct. 31 and 12:58 p.m. Nov. 1, an unknown suspect entered an unsecured unattended vehicle and took a concrete saw, a power drill and a bag of tools. Oct. 30 • Deandre Harris, 26, of Chicago, was arrested in the 1600 block of S. Michigan at around 10:47 p.m. and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis. • Willie Thomas Scott, 38, of Ad-

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Morning-after musings after a late election night

It was interesting to watch mouths drop open in disbelief as more and more states brought in the vote for Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton on Tuesday evening, Nov. 8. As newspaper reporters, the Independent visited both the Democrat and Republican local camps, where most of the focus was on the area races, with the occasional intermittent nod to the national election scene. Once all the local races were called, at least unofficially, people finished their beers, shook hands, slapped backs and said goodnight. Over the next few hours, every television station was locked on the presidential race, which ran neck-and-neck right down to the wire. It was just after midnight when speculation began that Trump would likely win the state of Pennsylvania and with that, enough electoral votes to win the top spot in the country. Sure enough, about 1:30 a.m., the Associated Press (AP) first an-

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Editor nounced that Trump was the victor over Hillary Clinton and other major media outlets soon followed – you know, those media outlets Trump hates so much? Dare anyone ask if he really won, or was the election rigged? I guess the election, much like polling, is not rigged if it’s in his favor. Just 34 minutes later, a news release from CNN had the following headline: “Global markets tank as U.S. election results shock in-

vestors; As Donald Trump made a stunning advance toward the White House, investors around the world reacted with shock.” Sure, it was CNN, but shortly after, other news outlets were posting reports like, “Dow futures nosedive,” “Global markets in panic mode,” “Dow plunges 800 points.” Now for the better news… is there hope? Not long after the official announcement, The Donald took the podium at his headquarters and spoke to the nation for the first time as President-elect. It was a struggle to force myself to listen but after 10 minutes or so, I had to admit he came off very well. Trump actually acted more presidential in that speech than he ever has throughout the entire campaign. He was gracious to Hillary Clinton who had called to concede, he praised her for putting up a tough fight and running a good campaign. He acknowledged that she and her

supporters had worked very very hard.  Then he talked about the first thing at the top of this list: bringing the country together and beginning to heal. Without admitting any of it was his fault, Trump acknowledged that the nation had come through a tough time and was very divided in many ways over many issues, but that it was time to return to the table and work together as a country united; as the most powerful country in the world, which it is. Let’s just hope it stays that way. A suggestion for mothers of daughters I spoke with my favorite niece, whose 8-year-old daughter was long-asleep when the results came in. She was so shocked and surprised, she didn’t know how to explain it to her child. Here’s a suggestion to mothers AND for that matter, fathers -- of duaghters, heck, of sons, of anyone -- for grandmothers, aunts, anyone who is concerned about their child,

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Willowbrook football team loses to East St. Louis in quarterfinals 2016 Warriors first multiple playoff win team since 1990 By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook football team’s impressive run in the state playoffs has come to a

conclusion. The Warriors dropped a 60-27 decision to East St. Louis in the Class 7A state quarterfinals in a game played in Villa Park. Willowbrook was the No. 23 seed in the Class 7A bracket. East St. Louis is the No. 2 seed. Willowbrook was in the state quarterfinals for the first time in 26 years and only the fourth time in school history. The 1974, 1975 and 1990 teams also won two playoff games.

Willowbrook also snapped a string of 10 straight one-and-outs in the playoffs with its quarterfinal appearance this season. East St. Louis (12-0) jumped out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and led 26-7 at halftime and 40-7 at one point. Willowbrook pulled to within 40-27 at one point, but East St. Louis scored the final 20 points of the game in the fourth quarter. Willowbrook finished the season at 8-4 overall.

Jon Kelso and Khalif Copeland each caught touchdown passes in the game and Copeland also returned an interception for a touchdown. East St. Louis will return to DuPage County again this week for a Class 7A semifinal game against Benet Academy. Benet Academy is the No. 11 seed in the bracket and has a 10-2 record. The winner of East St. Louis-Benet plays for the state championship against either No. 16 seed Plainfield North (10-2) or No. 4 seed Fenwick (11-1).

Girls swimming team places third at WSC Gold meet Haake a double conference champion in 100 and 200

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail-Willowbrook co-op girls swimming team had some successes at the recent West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet. The AT-Willowbrook varsity team placed third in the conference. AT-Willowbrook was third in the 200 medley relay in 2:03.47. That

team included Anna Christiansen, Annalise Morrone, Grace Roucka and Klea Gjonaj. Elissa Haake won the 200 in 1:57.96. Kaitlyn Fox was seventh in 2:20.15. Michelle Ramirez placed fifth in the 200 IM in 2:34.73. Christiansen was sixth in 2:36.98. Morrone was third in the 50 freestyle in 26.44. Gjonaj took eighth in 28.15. Roucka was seventh in the

Knights run away with another playoff victory Rowell, Ricobene each run for 200 yards in IC Catholic Prep quarterfinal football win By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep football team’s march to a state-championship game continues. The Knights ran their record to a perfect 12-0 after a 48-14 victory over Wilmington in the Class 3A state quarterfinals held at Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst. IC Catholic Prep, the top seed in the top half of the Class 3A bracket, heads to the state semifinals for the second year in a row. The Knights will hit the road for the first time in the playoffs when they face No. 6 seed Monticello in a game likely to be held on Saturday in Monticello. In the game against Wilmington, IC Catholic Prep got things done on the ground and then some. The Knights ran for a whopping 499 yards on only 35 carries (14.3 yards per carry). Jordan Rowell ran the ball 15 times for 208 yards and scored two touchdowns. He had a long run of 70

yards. Equally impressive was the outing for quarterback Luke Ricobene, who ran only eight times and gained 200 yards (25 yards per carry). He had a 64-yard long run and also scored two touchdowns. Lazerick Eatman ran seven times for 54 yards. And for good measure, Ricobene completed six passes for 146 yards and threw two other touchdowns. Matt Sutton caught two passes for 87 yards and a touchdown, while sophomore Khali Sanders had one catch for a 42-yard touchdown. On defense, Chris Johnson had 18 tackles. Kemon Reese had 13 tackles, while Jordan had 10 tackles. Khalil Sanders had nine tackles. Matt Jordan had one pass deflection and Khalil Saunders had a fumble recovery. Khalil Saunders had a two-point conversion and Sam Buffo kicked four extra points and also booted a pair of field goals, including a 40-yarder. IC Catholic Prep’s semifinal opponent Monticello reached the final four in Class 3A after upsetting No. 2 seed Farmington 48-17. The winner of the semifinal game will face either No. 4 Carlinville (111) or No. 3 Virden North Mac (11-1) on Friday, Nov. 25 for the Class 3A state title in Champaign at Memorial Stadium on the campus of the University of Illinois.

butterfly in 1:12.35, while Madison Walsh took eighth in the event at 1:16.75. Haake won the 100 with a time of 54.86. Her nearest competition was 56.31. Savannah Catalano was eighth in the 100 in 1:04.55. Ramirez placed third in the 500 in 5:56.33.Fox was eighth. AT-Willowbrook was second in the 200 relay with a time of 1:45.56 with Haake, Christiansen, Ramirez and Morrone. Christiansen placed third in the backstroke in 1:07.75. Isabelle Hernandez was eighth in 1:22.98. Morrone was fifth in the breaststroke in 1:12.61, while Roucka was sixth in 1:21.96. AT-Willowbrook was fourth in the 400 relay in 4:01.46 with Haake, Roucka, Gjonaj and Ramirez. In the JV meet, AT-Willowbrook was third in the 200 medley relay. That team included Aleksandra

Daszkiewicz, Jessica Berson, Hannah Hippensteel and Maria Briseno. Melissa Bouharati was seventh in the 200 free. Berson placed third in the 200 IM. Daszkiewicz won the 50 free in 30.92. Hippensteel was fifth in the butterfly. Briseno was sixth in the 100. Bouharati was sixth in the 500. AT-Willowbrook was third in the 200 relay with Berson, Briseno, Jocelyn Gallegos and Daszkiewicz. Estefani Karasek was eighth in the backstroke. Berson was fourth in the breaststroke. AT-Willowbrook was fifth in the 400 relay with Bouharati, Briseno, Hippensteel and Daszkiewicz. In the frosh-soph meet, AT-WIllowbrook was fourth in the 200 medley relay with Emy Hayes, Brianna Richardson, Sabrina Edwards and Kelsey Fitzgerald.

Week 13 preview IC Catholic Prep (12-0) at Monticello (12-0) What: Semifinals of the Class 3A state football playoffs When: Likely Saturday; Check www.ihsa.org for official date and time. Where: Monticello High School Seeds: IC Catholic Prep is the No. 1 seed in the top half of the Class 3A bracket; Monticello is the No. 6 seed in the bottom half of the Class 3A bracket. Last week: IC Catholic Prep 48, Wilmington 14; Monticello 48, Farmington 17 Outlook: IC Catholic Prep is in the state semifinals for a second year in a row after racking up nearly 500 rushing yards in its quarterfinal win against Wilmington. Jordan Rowell and quarterback Luke Ricobene each ran for 200 yards in the win. Rowell has a shot at 2,000 rushing yards depending on how things shake out the rest of the season. He’s at 1,723 on only 122 carries (30 touchdowns). Lost in all the hoopla over IC Catholic Prep’s destruction of teams on offense is the fact its defense has surrendered 22 points total in the three playoff contests. Monticello, located in east-central Illinois between Decatur and Champaign, also brings an undefeated record into the game. Monticello played four teams during the regular season that either had winning records or finished the season 5-5 (two with winning records and two with .500 records). Once again, these two teams have a common opponent in St. Joe-Ogden. IC Catholic Prep defeated St. Joe-Ogden 49-8 in the first round of the playoffs while Monticello downed St. Joe-Ogden 44-22 during the regular season. Up next: The winner heads to the Class 3A state-championship game the day after Thanksgiving in Champaign.

Fitzgerald was fourth in the 200 freestyle, while Elizabeth Romero was fifth. Hayes was eighth in the 200 IM. Juliana Tamayo was sixth in the butterfly in 1:30.86. Fitzgerald was fourth in the 100. Richardson took fourth in the 500, while Jessica Whiting was fifth in the event. AT-Willowbrook was second in the 200 freestyle with Edwards, Jessica Whiting, Sara Whiting and Ryley Goles. Jessica Whiting was fifth in the backstroke, while Cassidy Paul was seventh. Goles was fifth in the breaststroke and Richardson was sixth. AT-Willowbrook also placed second in the 400 relay with Richardson, Sara Whiting, Fitzgerald and Goles. AT-Willowbrook placed third as a team in the JV meet and also took third in the frosh-soph competition.

AT-Willowbrook’s Haake qualifies for state swimming finals; Co-op team swims to seventh place in sectional By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The AT-Willowbrook co-op girls swimming team placed seventh at the recent York sectional. AT-Willowbrook finished with 88 points. York won the sectional title. AT-Willowbrook sophomore Elissa Haake qualified for state in two events. Haake won the 200 freestyle in 1:56.48 and also won the 100 freestyle in 1:52.09. Haake will represent the team and compete as an individual in this weekend’s state finals meet at Evanston Township High School.

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District 88 schools honor veterans in recognition of Veterans Day Addison Trail and Willowbrook High Schools recently recognized veterans through a variety of activities in honor of Veterans Day Nov. 11. At Willowbrook, students and staff enjoyed an assembly that showcased the history of the military and the true meaning of Veterans Day. Soldiers with a connection to Willowbrook were honored, including staff members and members of the Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801. The school also recognized former staff member Rich Rentner, who retired in 2015 after working at Willowbrook for 32 years as a student supervisor. Rentner served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a sergeant. In celebration of Rentner’s service and his 90th birthday on Nov. 14, students and staff wrote him cards and thank you notes. The VFW also presented him with a certificate for a commemorative memorial brick paver. At Addison Trail, local veterans and first responders, along with Addison Trail students who plan to serve in the military, attended a lunch and enjoyed a Veterans Day video on Nov. 10. A collage honoring soldiers with a connection to Addison Trail also was displayed in the media center. The school focused on recognizing alumni, as the 2016-17 school year is Addison Trail’s 50th anniversary.

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(top left): Members of the Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 and other local veterans are honored during Willowbrook’s Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 11. (top right): WB Principal Dan Krause welcomes the audience to the assembly. (bottom left): WB’s symbolic rock is painted red, white and blue in honor of Veterans Day. (bottom right): American flags line the entryway to Willowbrook on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

(right): Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause (left) presents Rich Rentner (who retired in 2015 after working at WB for 32 years) with cards and thank you notes from students and staff in honor of Rentner’s service during World War II and his upcoming 90th birthday. (middle): (right) Tim Connolly, Commander of the Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801, presents Rentner with a certificate for a commemorative memorial brick paver. (right): Rentner gives a thumbs up of appreciation to the audience.

Fall camp available for ages 5-12 Parks and Recreation’s is offering Fall Camp for kids age 5-12 to give them fun activities to do while on their November break from school. Fall Camp will be held Nov. 21-23 at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. Camp is available 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily for a $28 fee; if your camper needs to extend their camp day Sunrise and Sunset Camps are available for additional fees. Campers will enjoy theme days with many games and activities to keep them busy. Please send a non-perishable lunch each day except Wednesday when campers

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Martial arts class starts Dec. 5 Villa Park Tan Soo Do is a martial arts program offered by the Villa Park Recreation and is where future Black Belt leaders are born. Master Tony Perkins, in cooperation with Eagle Academy of Martial Arts, employs his 25 years of teaching to create a safe, fun and enriching experi-

ence for students of all ages. Participants will learn the dynamic punches and kicks of the Korean art of Tang Soo Do, along with the practical self-defense applications of Hapkido. Classes are designed to instill confidence, promote selfdiscipline and improve physical fitness and concentration of students at any ability level. Uniforms and belt ranking are optional. Classes are available for all ages and are offered for kids as young as 4. This martial arts program meets at the Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood on Monday

and Thursday nights. The next session starts December 5. For a complete list of classes, times and fees visit invillapark.com or call 630834-8970.

Open gym available Mondays at Jackson, Jefferson Attention area families! Villa Park Recreation holds Family Open Gym at Jackson Middle School’s main gym on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. Drop-in to play basketball and volleyball as a family. The $7 cash fee is payable at the door. The family fee is for one or two adults over

21 and children under 18. Individuals (age 18 and older) who drop-in to open gym pay a $3 fee. Entrance to open gym is through the main school entrance, 301 W. Jackson in Villa Park. Upcoming dates are Nov. 14, 28; Dec. 12, 19 and Jan. 23, 30. Middle School Open Gym is held on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School, 255 W. Vermont. Enter at door 3. Kids must present their school I.D. at entrance. The fee is $3, payable at the door. Upcoming Middle School Open Gym dates are Nov. 14, 18; Dec. 12, 19 and Jan. 23, 30.

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Scenes from Willowbrook’s Mock Election

(above and below): Sophomore Nikki Linardakis participates in Willowbrook’s Mock Election on Nov. 8.

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Celebrate Holiday Season with Forest Preserve District programs Catch the holiday spirit by joining the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at a number of events and programs. “Let the Forest Preserve District help you get in the holiday spirit with programs that offer fun for the whole family,” said Forest Preserve District Commissioner Tim Whelan, District 4. A Cast-Iron Cooking Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.—1:30 p.m., Churchill Woods. Celebrate Thanksgiving by helping prepare a traditional meal over an open campfire as you learn tips for cooking with cast iron. Ages 7 and up; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person ages 13 and up; $5 ages 7—12. Register online or at 630-933-7248. Holiday Sweets, Nov. 26 and 27, 12:30—3:30 p.m., Kline Creek Farm. Learn how to make bright, colorful hard candies, and take home recipes to start your own holiday tradition. Programs begin on the halfhour. All ages. Free. Registration not required. For more information, call 630-876-5900. Christmas Memories House Tour, Dec. 1—Jan. 2 (except Dec. 25, 26

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The Tom Team

Pictured is State Senator Tom Cullerton’s entire campaign team, which gathered for a group photo on State Representative Deb Conroy is flanked by sons Will (left) and election night, Nov. 8 at Crazy Pour in Villa Park. In a close race that went down to the wire, Cullerton Ryan on election night Nov. 8 when she easily beat her Republican beat his Republican opponent by a vote of 42,127 to 40,984. opponent, receiving almost 60% of the vote.

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17, 18 and 19 “Mary Poppins” comes to Willowbrook stage Willowbrook drama students will perform the school’s fall musical, “Mary Poppins” in Doris White Auditorium at the high school. Curtain time is 7 p.m. all three nights. For tickets and ordering information, go to dupage88.net/site/public/ files/?item=3121. Friday, Nov. 18 Storytime at Whole Foods From 10-10:30 a.m., there will be a community storytime held at the Whole Foods store at 215 S. Route 83 in Elmhurst. Hear stories and then enjoy a snack, courtesy of Whole Foods Market. No registration required. Info: vppl.info or 630834-1164. • Yoga for toddlers, parents at library From 10-10:45 a.m., parents and small children can enjoy a fun and simple yoga class at the Villa Park Public Library, presented by Yoga Shala in Elmhurst which offers sessions specifically geared for toddlers. Children 3 and younger who are strong walkers can attend, if accompanied by an adult; maximum two children per adult. All participants must sign a waiver. Registration required. Info: visit vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Saturday, Nov. 19 Career Workshops at the Library From 9:30-11:30 a.m. a workshop called Careering Passioneering will be held at the Villa Park Public Library. Bring a pen, paper, and an open mind. Tom Somora, an employment services representative with IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Services), will be onhand. Registration required. Info: visit vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. Friday, Dec. 3 Yoga for toddlers, parents at library From 10-10:45 a.m., parents and

small children can enjoy a fun and simple yoga class at the Villa Park Public Library, presented by Yoga Shala in Elmhurst which offers sessions specifically geared for toddlers. Children 3 and younger who are strong walkers can attend, if accompanied by an adult; maximum two children per adult. All participants must sign a waiver. Registration required. Info: visit vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. Wednesday, Dec. 7 Library offers help for job seekers From 7-8:30 p.m., the library will host the workshop Résumé Review and Interviewing Strategies. The program offers how to write a résumé, land the interview and learn interviewing strategies. Make an appointment with the presenter to return for a one-on-one review of your résumé. Registration required. Info: visit vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. Monday, Dec. 12 Storytime at Cornerstone Books From 9:30-10:30 a.m., there will be a community storytime held at Cornerstone Books at 22 S. Villa Ave. Mike’s Market in Villa Park will generously provide snacks for participants. No registration required. Info: vppl.info or 630-8341164. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Preschool-Palooza! at Oakbrook Terrace From 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Preschool-Palooza! will be held at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District, 1S325 Ardmore Ave., Oakbrook Terrace. The Villa Park library will deliver a mix of stories, songs, and movement geared for young children exploring their world. Info: vppl.info or 630-834-1164. Friday, Dec. 16 Storytime at Whole Foods From 10-10:30 a.m., there will be a community storytime held at the Whole Foods store at 215 S. Route 83 in Elmhurst. Hear stories and then enjoy a snack, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

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Victory is mine!

Tom Cullerton lets out a shout of celebration when it is finally determined that he beat his opponent Republican Seth Lewis and won his second term in the State Senate.

WBHS hosts Tri-M Honor Society induction ceremony

On Nov. 3, more than 50 students were inducted into Willowbrook’s TriM (Modern Music Masters) Honor Society. During the induction ceremony, students were welcomed and congratulated by Willowbrook Music Department Chair Karyn Wolcott. Each inductee also received a pin, a certificate and a membership card. Members performed a student recital as well. To be inducted into the Tri-M Hon-

or Society, students must have a 3.0 GPA, be a performer in the top band, choir or orchestra at Willowbrook and have at least a “B” average in their music classes. Tri-M is a national organization that connects music students in high schools throughout the U.S. By becoming a member, students have access to scholarships, information and exciting opportunities through the National Association for Music Education.

Tri-M Honor Society members are leaders in their respective performing ensembles and will help at concerts, will perform community and Music Department service, will organize music meetings and will host Music In Our Schools Month (a national event) in March. To see a list of the 2016 inductees, as well as the current members, go to dupage88.net/site/public/ files/?item=3140

Speech team earns awards at recent tournament On Nov. 5, the Willowbrook Speech Team competed in a tournament at Joliet Central High School and finished in 4th place. Below are the team’s individual results from the tournament. Dramatic Duet Acting: Juniors Kathleen Cicero and Isabella Ledonne, 1st place

Dramatic Interpretation: Junior Julia Cicero, 5th place; Junior John DeAngelo, 3rd place Extemporaneous Speaking: Sophomore Ashleigh Gushiken, 1st place Humorous Duet Acting: Junior Genevieve Corkery and Julia Cicero, 3rd place; DeAngelo and senior Anthony Clampit, 4th place

Oratorical Declamation: Sophomore Sydney Keehner, 6th place; Senior Kyla Denwood, 5th place Original Comedy: Corkery, 5th place; Freshman Vincenzo Ledonne, Top Novice Poetry Reading: Freshman Letisha Sepulveda, Top Novice Radio Speaking: Isabella Ledonne, 5th place

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How foods can help heal common ailments

Diabetes Awareness Fair coming November 19 In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Elmhurst Hospital, in partnership with the Lions Club International, will be hosting a free Diabetes Awareness Fair for the community. Come and learn how to reduce your risk for diabetes. Saturday, November 19 Elmhurst Hospital 155 E. Brush Hill Rd Park in the Green Parking lot. Enter through the East doors Event Agenda 9:00 am - Mais Trabolsi, MD Ways to Reduce your Risk of Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes 10:00 am - Healthy Parfait Bar 10:30 am - Julie Sanfilippo, RD, LDN What is the “Jumpstart your Health” Program and how might it reduce your risk for diabetes? 9:30 am - noon - Screenings and vendor tables open Diabetes Retina Screenings* Glycohemoglobin A1C Finger Stick* Blood Pressure Screenings BMI Measurement Blood Glucose Finger Stick* Diabetic Foot Screenings *Glycohemoglobin A1C finger stick and Diabetes Retina Screenings limited availability first come, first served. For registration call 630-5276363.

Revolutionary Framework for Healthy Metabolism Function.” “In my view, we are missing some of the most powerful and supportive steps we can take to remain well and prevent disease and illness.” Lu says the teachings of TCM can help patients deal with the root cause of their problems, rather than just eliminate the symptoms. While complex, he is offering a few quick insights into the subject of food as medicine. • Nutritionists today base their work on the physical and chemical properties of food alone, but this is just half the picture. “There are many immaterial things contained within food as well,” says Lu, who cites Qi, or vital energy, as a key aspect of food you can’t see. • The “right” foods won’t necessarily protect your health by virtue of their properties

alone. Good organ function is also necessary for your body to process and digest what you eat. However, foods can help restore balance to an ailing organ system. • Listen to your body, not cultural beliefs about what is good or bad for you. Lu offers the example of a woman craving sugar or salt during her menstrual cycle. “Assuming she listens to the wisdom of her body and satisfies her craving, she’ll have some chocolate or eat some potato chips. This woman is doing something natural.” • You may have heard of the adage, “you are what you eat.” Lu says to also consider the phrase, “you are what you think,” and avoid a steady diet of negative emotions, which you then must digest and process. Your thoughts impact your body and health, he says. • The next time your stomach

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DuPage law enforcement first in Illinois to carry EpiPens By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni has issued a challenge to law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Illinois to follow DuPage County’s lead by moving forward with the Epi-Pen initiative in order to save the lives of children and adults who suffer from food allergies, bee stings and other anaphylaxis conditions. Sheriff John Zaruba has announced that the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will be first law enforcement agency in Illinois to equip deputies with EpiPens. With the determined mission of serving and protecting DuPage County residents, a partnership with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and the DuPage County’s Public Health Department pursuant to Public Act. 99-0711 (Annie Legere Law) will allow for this life-saving tool to be on board every Sheriff’s squad shortly. The DuPage Public Health Department will handle the procurement, distribution and training of this life-saving tool to County law enforcement. Officials of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, a ful-

ly-accredited CALEA Agency holding a Triple Crown Status through the National Sheriff’s Association, will be the first to have access to the EpiPens.

Public/private donations sought The County Health Department in Partnership with the Sheriff’s Office is seeking public/private donations to offset the cost to procure the EpiPens. A full deployment will be approximately 100 EpiPens for patrol and court security. For donations please contact the DuPage County Health Department and specify on check DuPage County EpiPen Fund. “It has been my honor to put together this partnership to our County’s Law Enforcement Office to be the first to be equipped with EpiPens in Illinois,” DiCianni said. “‘Providing the Best’ in public safety is always my mission as a county legislator and leader. I’m proud to see the challenge brought to us by Shelly Legere and the tragic loss of her daughter to turn their challenge into hope for others who suffer from anaphylaxis.”

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Pete DiCianni of the DuPage County Board (R-Elmhurst) presents the DuPage EpiPen initiative in partnership with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and the DuPage County Public Health Department. Pictured are (from left): Colonel Frank Bibiano, Shelly Legere, County Board member Pete DiCianni, Karen Ayala Director of DuPage County Public Health, DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba and Chief Anthony Romanelli of the Sheriff’s Department.

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Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570/0.01 et. seq.) Offers shall not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid date without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or information in bid procedures and to award the contract in a manner best serving the interest of the Village. All bids must be tendered in seal envelopes, and must be clearly marked on the opaque envelope: Village of Bensenville 2017, 2018 and 2019 Fireworks - BID Any bid submitted unsealed, unsigned, via fax or e-mail transmission, or received subsequent to the aforementioned date and time, will be disqualified and returned to the bidder. The bids shall be publicly opened at 9:30 am on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 at Bensenville Village Hall 12 S. Center Street. Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo Village Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Nov. 17, 2016) 264349

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Known for its natural beauty and vast outdoor recreation opportunities, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula received recognition as one of the world’s 10 Best Value Destinations by Lonely Planet as part of its Best in Travel 2017 yearbook. The publication highlighted the Upper Peninsula as an under-the-radar destination with stunning natural beauty, charming small towns and attractions including lighthouses, hundreds of miles of beaches and waterfalls with Mackinac Island as a standout visitor draw. The Upper Peninsula was the only U.S. destinaPHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY tion in the top 10 list, which included The Upper Peninsula in Michigan offers some of the top natural attractions in the Midwest, including Isle Nepal, Venice and Belize, among Royale National Park, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park others. and Tahquamenon Falls State Park. “We know that the Upper Pen-

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As soon as the temps go down, Wisconsin turns into a wintry playground with an eclectic mix of fun winter events. Dust off your snow boots for outdoor fun at the first annual St. Germain Arctic Warrior competition, or take the chilly polar plunge at Cabin Fever Fest in Beaver Dam. For seasonal favorites, check out Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s rendition of A Christmas Carol, Spring Green’s Country Christmas or the 20th annual Garden of Lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. With so many fantastic events, get ready to beat those winter blues Wisconsin-style. Travelers can visit TravelWisconsin.com on their desktop, tablet or mobile device. Be sure to plan your skiing or snowmobiling trip around the season’s snowfall using the Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions Report. Villa Louis Behind the Scenes – Prairie Du Chien Nov. 18-19, 2016 Milwaukee Holiday Parade – Milwaukee Nov. 19, 2016 Holiday Art Fair – Madison Nov. 18-20, 2016 Holiday Folk Fair International – West Allis Nov. 18-20 2016 Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade – Appleton Nov. 22, 2016 Christmas in the Country – Lake Geneva Nov. 20- Dec. 31, 2016 20th Annual Garden of Lights – Green Bay Nov. 25-Dec. 23, Dec. 26-30, 2016 A Vintage Christmas – Prairie du Sac Nov. 26, 2016 Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s “A Christmas Carol” – Milwaukee Nov. 29-Dec. 24, 2016 Cambridge Classic Christmas – Cambridge Dec. 2-4, 2016 Dickens of a Christmas – Ripon Dec. 2-4, 2016 Old World Christmas Market – Elkhart Lake Dec. 2-11, 2016 Wisconsin’s Top Festivals, Events and Activities Winter 2016-2017 2 International Holiday Faire – Kenosha Dec. 3, 2016 An Old World Christmas – Eagle Dec. 3-4, Dec. 10-11, 2016 Plymouth’s Big Cheese Drop – Plymouth Dec. 31, 2016 Droppin’ of the Carp – Prairie du Chien Dec. 31, 2016

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