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Graduation day at Willowbrook

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Homecoming parade

Willowbrook High School celebrated its homecoming last week. The week’s special activities included Friday afternoon’s homecoming parade, which took place in hot and sunny conditions. The parade procession began near Park Boulevard and Ardmore Avenue. Parade participants marched south on Ardmore before turn-

Freshman Lindsey Rugg of the Willowbrook softball team is pictured while attempting to score a run during Friday’s game at Downers Grove South. Rugg tried to score from second base on a single by sophomore Katelyn Cox in the top of the second inning, when the game was tied at 2-2. Downers Grove South’s catcher tagged Rugg out at home plate for the third out of the inning. The Mustangs went on to defeat the Warriors 7-3 in the West Suburban Gold Conference contest. Wil-

Willowbrook High School’s Class of 2021 celebrated its commencement with two separate ceremonies in the school’s main gymnasium on Sunday morning. The entire class includes over 470 students. About half of those students attended the

More than 200 people participated in Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley’s annual Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle 5K Run/2-Mile Walk, which took place on Saturday morning. The start/finish line for the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) run and 2-mile walk was in front of the Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley facility at 830 S. Addison Ave., Villa Park. Participants were encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero. A few of the participants are pictured at the start of the run/walk, which began at 9 a.m.

lowbrook rebounded from Friday’s loss to post an 11-2 win in Saturday’s game at Hinsdale Central. The Warriors bashed three home runs in the second inning of Saturday’s non-conference battle against the Red Devils of the West Suburban Silver Conference. Senior Annemarie Knudtson, freshman Isabella Dugo and sophomore Kayleigh Dennison provided the home runs. Dennison (No. 5) is pictured in the background of the above photo. For more about the Warriors, see page 14.

The event also included a brief kids dash in the facility’s parking lot, as well as live music and a performance from the Jesse White Tumblers. The run/walk benefited the mission of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley—to ensure that children with disabilities and their families are empowered. Each week, Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley offers comprehensive pediatric outpatient rehabilitation services to more than 1,000 children with developmental delays and disabilities.

Arbor Day in Villa Park

ing west onto Highridge Road and into the school’s north parking lot. Members of Willowbrook’s marching band are pictured along the parade route. The participants also included several of the Warriors’ fall athletic teams, as well as members of the Villa Park Warriors Football and Cheer program.

ceremony that began at 9 a.m. The others participated in the ceremony that started at 11 a.m. The photo shows members of the Willowbrook Senior Choir performing during the day’s first service. For more photos, see Page 4.

member of the Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission, Villa Park Village Trustee Cheryl Tucker, Villa Park Village President Albert Bulthuis, Villa Park Village Trustee (and Village President-Elect) Nick Cuzzone and Leslie Allison-Seei—chair of the Villa Park Community Pride Commission. Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of each April. The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Villa Park with Tree City USA designation for 36 straight years. To receive that recognition, a community must have a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance.

Park. Post Commander Jim Blankshain is pictured bowing his head as Willowbrook High School students Lily Hendrickson and Anna Seelbach sound taps at the end of the ceremony. The post’s 2020 Memorial Day event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s observance included a reading of the names of the Post 2801 members who have recently died. That list included World War II veteran Charles “Sid” Bergh, who served as the master of ceremonies of the post’s annual Memorial Day service for several years. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Bergh died in October 2020. He was 94 years old. Bergh was the post’s last surviving World War II veteran.

Grand Subaru Bensenville to host pet adoption event Oct. 12

Event also features puppy yoga, a pet costume contest and more Grand Subaru, located at 125 W. Grand Ave., Bensenville, has announced its upcoming pet adoption event from 11-a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 as part of the Subaru Loves Pets Initiative.

In partnership with the Animal Rescue Foundation (A.R.F.), this event aims to raise awareness and help pets find their forever homes. The day will kick off with a special puppy yoga session at 10 a.m.,

Victim in Belvidere crash identified as Bensenville woman

A woman who died in a two-vehicle crash in Belvidere on U.S Route 20 east of Farmington Way on Saturday, Sept. 28, has been identified as Sandra Brito Villalba Vazquez, 44, of Bensenville, according to Boone County Coroner Rebecca A. Wigget.

Preliminary results from a foren-

creating a fun and interactive start to the festivities. Please register in advance by emailing jryan@grandsubaru.com. Spots are limited. This family friendly event welcomes customers and their pets to enjoy a day filled with exciting activities and community spirit. Highlights include the popular Toasty Cheese food truck—a pet costume contest, a chance to meet the friendly staff from the Bensenville Animal Hospital, who will be on hand to provide valuable pet care advice Police seek public’s help in identifying suspect in armed robbery in Lombard

sic autopsy performed on Sept. 30 show the preliminary cause of death to be injuries received in the crash. This death remains under the investigation of the Boone County Coroner’s Office and the Belvidere City Police Department.

No further information was available as of press time.

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard joins

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for ‘We Chat’

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) joined Illinois Lt. Gov. Julian Stratton at a “We Chat” event for DuPage women in business Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Morton Arboretum Tuesday, as part of the lieutenant governor’s We Thrive Initiative to support financial wellbeing for Illinois women statewide.

The roundtable event brought together a diverse group of women in business, including entrepreneurs and corporate executives.

“I was so impressed by the group’s breadth of experience and their thoughtful comments,” Costa Howard said. “At the same time, I was concerned to hear that many of the women present were not aware of existing state programs designed to support women in business, or that these programs do not meet their needs.

“I look forward to working with Lt. Gov. Stratton to expand our outreach to women in business and to make sure that Illinois women have access to the programs they need to truly thrive.

and will have a raffle with a winning prize basket, and a Sedona Trainer will also be present to give tip and trick on how to train your fur baby. Grand Subaru’s goal for this year’s event is to help 10-15 pets find loving homes, continuing a tradition of successful adoptions. Over the past two years, all participating pets have found forever homes, and the dealership hopes to repeat this

success in 2024.

More than 50 pets and their owners attended last year’s event, making it one of the most anticipated community initiatives of the year.

Additional activities include a raffle with a prize basket, where all proceeds will benefit A.R.F., and fun-filled coloring pages for the little ones. Donations of pet supplies are welcome and will directly sup-

port A.R.F.’s mission.

“We are thrilled to host this event annually and look forward to helping these wonderful pets find the loving homes they deserve,” said Ryan Drouin, GM at Grand Subaru.

“Our partnership with A.R.F. has been incredibly rewarding, and with the added fun of puppy yoga, we’re confident this will be our best year yet.”

County sheriff’s office warns residents about appeals for money

The sheriff’s office never asks citizens for financial contributions

The Lombard Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred at the 7-11 located at 246 S. Westmore Ave, (near the Illinois Prairie Path) on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at approximately 10:16 p.m.

The suspect is described as a male between 18-20 years of age, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a slim build, brown complexion, and a unibrow. He was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, a gray undershirt, dark gray or black pants, black shoes, a black face covering, and a black glove on his right hand. He was also seen carrying a black string bag and was last observed fleeing the scene on foot.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Lombard Police Department at 630-8734400 or via email at police@ villageoflombard.org.

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a message to citizens about scam artists who claim to represent the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office added that it never asks residents for financial contributions.

“The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will never reach out to our citizens asking for money or any kind of political commitment. That’s not who we are. We are a professional organization that would never be involved in this type of behavior. Don’t be fooled by these police impersonators, and as always, report anything that you think might be a crime.”

“We have received many citizen complaints,” noted the sheriff’s office statement issued on Saturday, Oct. 5. “Please be aware that a great deal of scamming entities are posing as affiliates of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. If you are being contacted for solicitation of money or political endorsements, please know that these are not authorized representatives of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and have nothing to do with public safety here in DuPage County. These are entities with their own political or financial goals.”

Village of Lombard seeks applicants for Local Tourism Grant Program

The Village of Lombard is once again seeking grant applications for local programs and events that support tourism and promote Lombard as a prime destination for non-resident visitors. Interested organizations are invited to apply for the 2025 Local Tourism Grant Program by Friday, Dec. 6.

The Village of Lombard’s Local Tourism Grant Program, developed by the Village through the Community Promotion and Tourism Committee, offers funding for events and programs that drive overnight stays and tourism from visitors outside of the area. To qualify, applicants must be organizations seeking to produce and promote a clearly defined festival, program or convention that at-

tracts tourists and overnight visitor stays in Lombard hotels.

The program’s core objective is to enhance Lombard’s economic vitality by increasing hotel occupancy, driving visitor traffic and boosting local spending. Applicants are strongly encouraged to source goods and services for their event from Lombard-based businesses.

“The Local Tourism Grant Program is an excellent opportunity for organizations to receive support for their initiatives, while also benefiting the local economy,” said Trustee Bernie Dudek, chairman of the Community Promotion and Tourism Committee. “We are excited to see

Court grants state’s motion to detain pre-trial man charged with supplying fatal dose of fentanyl

DuPage County DuPage County State’s Attorney

Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police

Colin Fleury announced last week that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a West Chicago man charged with supplying fentanyl to a West Chicago woman resulting in her fatal overdose.

Habile Jacob, 26, appeared at First Appearance Court and is charged with one count of drug induced homicide (Class X felony) and one count of delivery of a controlled substance—fentanyl (Class 2 felony).

On June 25 at approximately 8:24 p.m., West Chicago police officers responded to a call in the 400 block of W. Washington St. for a call of a female who was unresponsive. Upon entering the residence, officers observed a female lying unresponsive in a bed. The woman was pronounced dead at 8:35 p.m. When processing the residence, officers located a blue powdery substance, later identified as fentanyl, on a coffee table near the kitchen area.

Following an investigation into the death, it is alleged that on June 24 at

approximately 10:30 p.m., a male, later identified as Jacob, went to the victim’s residence and supplied her with a fatal dose of fentanyl. It is further alleged that the victim ingested the fatal dose of fentanyl Jacob supplied to her. On Oct. 1, West Chicago police officers arrested Jacob. According to the pathology report, the victim died of a combination of fentanyl and 7-aminoclonazepam toxicity. The victim had been prescribed 7-aminoclonazepam.

“The tragic death of the victim in this case is yet another terrible reminder of the extreme danger illegal narcotics, particularly fentanyl, continue to be in our communities,” Berlin said. “According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl is up to fifty times stronger than heroin and one hundred times stronger than morphine. Last year, more than 81 thousand overdose deaths were reported nationwide, with Illinois contributing 3,272 to that total.

“This senseless loss of life must stop and one way to stop it is to hold those who supply fatal doses of narcotics responsible. A dealer, a friend or even a family member may think twice about supplying this poison knowing that they will be looking at a significant amount of time behind bars if they are the proven source of a fatal overdose. I offer my sincerest

Annual CROP Hunger Walk a success

Several teams of walkers from various churches and community organizations throughout the area took part in the annual Great Prairie Trail CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday afternoon. The 3-mile walk stepped off from First Church of Lombard and followed a route along the Prairie Path and Great Western Trail to raise awareness about the need for food assistance around the world and right here in our own communities. Funds raised by each team will benefit Disciples Food Pantry, Villa Park; The Outreach House, Lombard; Community Table, Lombard; United Community Concerns Association, Elmhurst; and Food for the Soul Food Pantry, Addison. Last year, walkers raised $27,000. A group from Christian Church of Villa Park (shown here) participated in Sunday’s walk. They are, clockwise from left to right: Betty Prorak, Dan Carter, Christian Church of Villa Park Pastor David Holston and Tina Marie Amodeol.

condolences to the victim’s family and friends as they continue their lives without the love and friendship she once provided them. I thank the West Chicago Police Department and the DuPage County Metropolitan Enforcement Group for their outstanding work in the identification and apprehension of the defendant in this case.”

“This is a tragic and senseless loss of human life,” Fleury said. “It cannot be said enough how dangerous fentanyl is. Health departments, law enforcement agencies, and the media have issued numerous warnings to the public, and they have frustratingly appeared to go unheard. So, it

is worth repeating, Fentanyl is being added to street drugs to include fake prescription drugs consistently, and those who use drugs or who purchase or use what they believe to be prescription drugs that they were not prescribed or received directly from their doctor or pharmacist are taking their lives into their own hands. The work done by the investigators in this case was outstanding, and the City of West Chicago will continue to investigate overdose cases as more than just a tragedy but also as a criminal act by those involved.”

Jacob’s next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 28 for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander.

Hussain named 88’s Best for September

Willowbrook High School senior Ashar Hussain was recently named his school’s recipient of the 88’s Best award for the month of September. Hussain was honored during the District 88 Board of Education’s Sept. 23 meeting. He is pictured (right) at that meeting with Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause (left). The District 88 Board of Education and administration created the 88’s Best award to recognize students at Willowbrook and Addison Trail high schools for their achievements in and out of the classroom. Nine Addison Trail students and nine Willowbrook students receive the 88’s Best award each school year. Krause noted during the recent board meeting that Hussain first became a Willowbrook student as a seventh-grader, when he took an honors level class in geometry. Hussain has excelled academically during his time at Willowbrook. He is especially accomplished in mathematics, and earned a perfect score on the math portion of the SAT. Krause read comments from some of Hussain’s teachers during the board meeting. Those teachers described Hussain as incredibly intelligent, kind, conscientious, hard working and helpful. Hussain is an Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar with Distinction, and he’s been named to Willowbrook’s Distinction Honor Roll in each semester of his high school career. Hussain is a member of every honor society at Willowbrook, including the National Honor Society. He’s a standout member of the school’s Scholastic Bowl and math teams. During the summer, he provided math help to students in summer school. Additionally, Hussain is a member of the Warriors’ boys track and cross-country teams. He will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he plans to study mathematics.

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By Quandra Craig Deputy Village Clerk, Dixmoor, illinois

Working in Dixmoor, I see firsthand the challenges of attracting new businesses and new economic opportunities on a daily basis.

It takes hard work and planning to get these projects going. We try to do what we can at the community level to support new businesses, but resources are limited.

This is why I am intrigued by Capital One’s proposed $265 billion Community Benefits Plan (CBP) that’s tied to their merger with Discover. This comprehensive initiative could have significant implications for our local communities, particularly those that have been historically underserved here in the Chicagoland region.

This comprehensive initiative, developed in partnership with respected organizations like the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders and NeighborWorks America, promises to bring substantial positive change to our underserved communities.

The CBP’s focus on expanding access to credit, and financial services resonates with the needs of many Chicago residents, businesses, and neighborhoods as a whole. In our region, where economic opportunities can vary drastically from one area to another, increased access to capital could be a gamechanger for both individuals and small businesses, allowing those who are usually left behind to have a chance to get a leg up.

I’m particularly interested in

Slices of life Truth be told

“The truth will set you free.”

We’ve all heard this iconic sentence, but what does it mean, really? More importantly, what exactly is the truth?

That depends on whom you are asking.

Because I’ve come to believe that each of us has our own truth. What is my truth, with a capital T, may not be yours, in fact it probably isn’t. I know it isn’t.

To complicate matters, your truth today may differ from your truth tomorrow, as will mine because we are ever-changing, ever-evolving beings. It’s a wonder we ever come to a consensus on anything—even within our own minds.

Truth, as I see it, is often fluid, flowing like a river through our lifetime. And that river changes in direction. The current slows to a trickle and then roars to a rapids. And we, my friends, are firmly planted on an inner tube, just along for the ride.

But we don’t always see it this way. We see the truth as THE TRUTH—unchanging and unwavering.

By Jill Pertler Columnist

least 80. Someone else might be squarely in the middle at 75, but for each of us, it’s our truth.

Parenthood is a great conundrum of truths, but I think we all (or mostly all) could agree that you are a different parent with child number four as compared to child number one. Each child knows his or her own truths about your parenting, and you also have your own set of truths about parenting at each stage - or each child.

Every day changes us, and in that changes our truth, or the way we navigate the world. This can create ramifications - both small and huge.

Think about divorce. Two people who want nothing more than to be divided at one point in time wanted nothing more than to be united as one at another. Which one is the truth?

the $44 billion commitment to community development financing. This investment in affordable housing, economic development, and public infrastructure could address some of the pressing issues we face in the Chicagoland region, such as our ongoing affordable housing crisis and the need for economic revitalization in certain areas.

The $15 billion allocation for small business lending in lowand moderate-income (LMI) communities is another aspect that could have a tangible impact on our local economy. Small businesses are the backbone of many Chicagoarea neighborhoods, and increased access to capital could help these enterprises grow and create jobs. Additionally, the $5 billion commitment to spending with diverse suppliers aligns well with Chicago’s diverse business landscape. This initiative could help ensure that minority-owned businesses in our city have more opportunities to compete for contracts and grow their operations.

Capital One’s plan to maintain 30 percent of its branches and cafés in LMI census tracts is also noteworthy. In a city where some neighborhoods have long suffered from a lack of banking services, this commitment could help bridge the gap in financial access that many Chicago communities face.

However, as with any largescale initiative, the effectiveness of this plan will depend on its implementation. It will be crucial to monitor how these investments are distributed and their actual impact on our communities.

While the CBP shows promise, it’s important to remember that

it’s just one piece of the puzzle in addressing economic disparities. It will need to work in tandem with local and state initiatives, as well as community-driven efforts, to create lasting positive change in the Chicagoland area.

The collaborative approach employed in developing this plan, involving nonprofit partners, shows that Capital One wants to address genuine, grassroots needs within our communities.

As we move forward, it will be essential for Capital One to engage with local community organizations and leaders to ensure that these investments truly meet the needs of our diverse neighborhoods. The success of this plan in Illinois could serve as a model for how private sector initiatives can complement public efforts to drive positive change in urban communities across the nation.

Sometimes it is. Hurting children is wrong. That is the truth. Hurting yourself is wrong. That is the truth. Destroying the dreams or aspirations of another person Is wrong. That is the truth. Hating someone simply because they check a box that you yourself do not check is wrong. That is the truth.

When stated this way, the truth seems so simple. But it’s far from that. The truth is one of the most complex concepts up for our consideration. It’s right up there with evil, heaven, God and Bigfoot.

Truth—does it really exist?

I think on some level, yes. In each moment, yes.

But much of truth ends up being fluid. What was true for me in kindergarten is no longer so by middle school. Circumstances change. Perspectives change. We change. Life changes. And with it, so does “truth.”

Is it warm outside? It depends upon whom you ask. 70 degrees Fahrenheit might be warm for me, but you could very well require at

Letter to the editor

America is rapidly running down the road to ruin! Our country is being weaponized against citizens who do not support the current radical Democratic-Marxist movement… as represented by Biden-Harris.

The past four years have demonstrated beyond any doubt that these Democratic DEI politicians are not capable of governing. However this “new” radical Marxist-Democratic party does not seek to govern, only to control.

Biden-Harris opened our borders and have allowed approximately 15

million to 20 million illegal aliens to invade our country! These two hapless harried DEI individuals are being used by the “deep state” shadow government to perpetuate the real goals of this “new” radical Democratic Party which is to “fundamentally transform” America into a one-party nation. They pursue open borders, DEI, mediocrity, unisex, unlimited transgender mutilations for all, identity politics, and ultimately to weaken or get rid of the U.S. Constitution so they can continue to ignore the rule of law.

They both are. Therein lies the conundrum of the concept. Truth can be two completely different things, depending on time, circumstance and the people observing it—living it.

Talk about chaos. Makes you wonder how we make sense of anything. Or better put, how we ascertain the truth in anything, not just from our own perspective, but the truth as viewed by the person sitting next to us.

It’s one of the great mysteries of life. And it can be beautiful, if you let it be. Not knowing the truth about the absence or the lack of any real truth causes you to simply trust. And trust, as it turns out, is pretty beautiful and life-changing. Because, unlike the truth, trust is unwavering and steadfast.

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

This election is all about a “movement”—not a candidate! Make sure you know what and who you are voting for. There will be no second chance to recoup our representative democracy if we lose it to a totalitarian Marxist regime. We have an opportunity to make America great again IF citizens are informed and IF they love America enough to vote right. Communism or freedom? A goodbye to freedom means welcome tyranny!

Marilyn Fawell Lombard

It was interesting that the only place I saw something about the gun incident and the violence incident at Glenbard East was in Speak Out. No comments from our local Lombard officials and definitely nothing from our (District 87) school board members. So maybe it’s time we all need to get our signs and protest and go over to the next school board meeting.

Editor’s note: This newspaper published a story about the gun incident at Glenbard East on Page 2 of its Sept. 19 issue. A Glenbard District 87 school board meeting was held Sept. 23 during which parents voiced their concerns about student safety at Glenbard East. At that meeting, School Board President Margaret DeLaRosa said, “I want you to know all of us who are part of Glenbard, especially this board, are concerned for the safety of our students is priority number one. Superintendent David Larson also issued a statement: “With recent incidents, we understand it has been an emotional and stressful time for students, staff and families. The safety of our students and staff continues to be our top priority. We would like to extend our gratitude to the leaders, staff and students for their increased vigilance and adherence to safety protocols. We are confident in our systems, structures and protocols for overall safety. These recent incidents validate the strength of our overall safety plan. They also help us to continue to enhance and improve our comprehensive approach to safety for our school community.”

We’re proud of our new Lombard library with one exception: The outside book return is not adequately

operable. We cannot maneuver our cars in that area without damage to the building or to our vehicles. We’ve spoken to several people about this. When can we expect this problem to be rectified, please?

Editor’s note: Your comments were forwarded to Helen Plum Library officials, who responded: “The design of the new Library’s drive-thru was based on the architect’s experience with other libraries, the zoning requirements of the Village, and the limitations of the location due to interior design factors.

“Patrons are welcome to drop off their materials at the pick-up window during the Library’s open hours.”

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OK, Speak Out, I cannot believe that you posted the comment from the person about the Pinnacle project saying that there was a need for seven bedrooms to hold multiple-generation families. That’s really bigoted. I can’t believe you posted this; you should be ashamed.

Editor’s note: Developer Ahmed Khan, at the Aug. 29 special board meeting, explained that he expects many of the homes to be purchased by “empty nesters”—and that those individuals are purchasing the homes to accommodate visiting family, which presumably includes multiple generations.

He cited his own example of two of his four children who are married and living away from home. Khan said he wants to have room for his children and their families when they visit, and also for his in-laws when they visit.

“The seven bedrooms you keep hearing about, it’s actually five bedrooms,” Khan said. “The two are optional if you build out the

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I was extremely disappointed to read the Sept. 26 issue of Speak Out and the numerous comments by Trump supporters spewing his lies. I wasn’t surprised that the majority of comments were parroted straight from Fox News, which highlights the intellectual laziness of these individuals. How about getting off your couch and doing some legitimate research online (no, Facebook doesn’t count)? Trump is a 78-yearold, mentally ill and cognitively declining individual. He’s a whiny sore-loser, the type you’d warn your kids to stay away from. He’s a snakeoil salesman using every donation to fight his numerous criminal charges. Americans needlessly died during the pandemic because of his stupidity. This pathetically desperate candidate represents the worst of America. There’s nothing to “make great again,” and I’m sick of hearing his anti-American comments about our wonderful cities. Ask, why do Republicans hate America so much that an ex-president and racist is all they offer us? It’s time for a change. It’s time to end the drama. Voters can find detailed plans from the Harris campaign. As a start, here’s her 82-page plan on “A New Way Forward…” https://kamalaharris. com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ Policy_Book_Economic-Opportunity.pdf.

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It is getting down to the wire for the Nov. 5 elections. I will abide by the winner, but I hope his or her administration works hard to relieve the illegal immigrant problem that could have been avoided in the first place. I read that FEMA funds of over $640 million were diverted toward these immigrants (Newsweek), and FEMA officials are saying they need more money to help the victims of Hurricane Helene. Folks, FEMA money is our tax money. When Trump was president, I tuned him out whenever he spoke, and I will do it again because he sounds like a pompous jackass whenever he opens his mouth. But neither do I intend to listen to another type of animal: a giggling hyena whom I just cannot take seriously to be the protector of our country. This looks to be another puppet administration, so

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fresh, innovative ideas from both new and returning applicants.”

Applications for the 2025 grant program are due by Dec. 6. First-time applicants must attend a mandatory grant-seekers workshop to receive personal guidance on the application process. Additional details, including application forms, are available at www.villageoflombard.org/grants. The money used to fund the grants is generated by overnight stays in Lombard hotels through the hotel/ motel sales tax, not general fund tax revenues. In addition, hotel/motel tax expenditures are restricted to promoting tourism and overnight stays. For more information about the grant program or to schedule a grant-seekers workshop, contact Deputy Village Manager Nicole Aranas at aranasn@villageoflombard.org.

who would be the puppet-masters? That is important to know when you vote.

* * * I find it laughable that the Democrats and the media (but I repeat myself) are making a big deal about Liz Cheney and her father, Darth Vader Dick Cheney endorsing Vice President Kamala Cackles. The only reason Liz Cheney and Dick Cheney are endorsing her is because they hate Donald Trump.

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For those who are low income, be aware that if you apply for energy assistance through the county for LIHEAP or the alternate PIPP, which is a utility payment plan with help from the state, the PIPP apparently is no longer going to be available; at least that is what the county’s community services worker told me. That program helps low-income people with a payment plan, whereas LIHEAP provides a one-time amount toward gas and electric bills, then you are on your own for the rest of the year. So I ask, what legislators voted against continued funding for this program, but voted for $182 million (in a joint funding plan with Cook County, AP News), for the migrant crisis? The threshold for “poverty level” qualifications is pretty high to begin with, and the gross income before taxes, not net income, is used to determine eligibility, even though what you have to live on is the net income. Sound fair?

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On Sept. 18, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory to Haiti. “Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest and limited health care,” states the advisory to U.S. citizens. The advisory adds that “kidnapping is widespread; mob killings and assaults by the public have increased; armed robberies are common; carjackers attack private vehicles stuck in traffic—they often target lone drivers, especially women. I could go on. Haiti is a dangerous place. Our government, which urges its citizens not to go there, seems to have no problem bringing in tens of thousands of Haitians into our country. Shouldn’t all of these Haitians be sent to heavily Democrat areas, like Delaware and California?

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For all those who have voted for what has taken place in the last three-an-a-half-years, you should be ashamed of yourself. And now

you want to vote for more of it from somebody who is lying about everything? Just remember you’re going to have to take responsibility for what you have done. Sooner or later you are going to have to take responsibility; if not here on Earth, it’ll be in front of your savior. Wake up.

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Dog owners in California say there are too many coyotes and they want to start to eliminate them. Perhaps the problem is not too many coyotes, but too many dogs.

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In response to the article on the end of money bond regarding the Pre-trial Fairness Act, I disagree with the whole notion. If individuals don’t want to be “trapped” in pre-trial detention, they can make better decisions to not do the crime that put them behind bars. It’s a shame they are behind bars and it’s also a shame they did something to deserve being there. Do the crime, do the time. This pandering is ridiculous.

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I didn’t see anything from Bob Berlin about how guns in our schools will not be tolerated, blah blah blah. We’re going to prosecute this to the fullest extent, blah blah blah. Nothing from the police chief. Nothing from the village president. Nothing from the school board. Maybe it’s time for some changes, Glenbardians Let’s go.

Editor’s note: Both DuPage County State’s Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing commented on the incident concerning the 14-year-old Glendale Heights juvenile who was accused of bringing a loaded gun to Glenbard East High School. The story was published in the Sept. 19 issue of this newspaper.

When Melania Trump was First Lady, the media treated her as persona non grata. But now, the media couldn’t get enough of the fact that Melania defends and supports abortion rights in her new book. It was in all the major newspapers, online news outlets and on TV newscasts. If she had come out against abortion in her book, I guarantee the media wouldn’t say anything about that, and would trash her book because it doesn’t fit the media’s abortion rights narrative and bias. I can almost bet the book will now be a #1 national bestseller. The media makes me sick.

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Lombard historian to get special honor

Oct. 17 to be designated Rita Schneider Day

Rita Schneider says that after living all over the country while growing up—including locally in Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale—she planted roots in the Lilac Village and then, “I took on Lombard as my hometown.”

Now that hometown is honoring her longtime dedication and passion as a local historian and member/chairperson of Lombard’s Historic Preservation Commission with a day in her honor on Oct. 17.

Schneider narrated that while growing up, her family moved all over the country for her father’s job as an engineer, and in part, that sowed the seeds for a love of local history and culture.

Calling her love of history “a primary thing in my life,” she recounted how “My parents would take me to anything cultural” wherever they lived.

“A lot of it came from my mother,” she continued, who “was always delving into historical stuff.”

Schneider’s mother played another part in her love of history when, as a senior at Hinsdale Central High School, her history teacher, Charles Meyers, challenged her to solve a family mystery and “He really inspired me.”

There was an “old family story,” Schneider recalled, that her maternal side of the family was descended from a Scottish duke, and Meyers told her to “try and prove it.”

When asked if she did, Schneider responded with a laugh that she did, but, “It took me 27 years.”

Although she planned to study business, Schneider ended up working in the field of historical research in various capacities; in post adoption research, as a professional genealogist and with her own company as a probate researcher and documentation specialist.

In other words, she didn’t start out traveling down the genealogy/history/research path, but instead, “This [career] found me in more ways than one.”

It was a good fit, then, that Schneider would get involved in Lombard history after moving here in 1960. She

Coming events

Lombard Service League to meet Oct. 10

The next club meeting of GFWC Lombard Service League will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at Towne Place Suites, 455 E 22nd St., Lombard. The evening will begin with a brief business meeting followed by “Integrative Self-Care: Exploring Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Natural Medicine” by Dr.

became one of the original members of the Lombard Centennial Committee, which she said was more or less an ad hoc group formed around 1967 in advance of Lombard’s 100th anniversary in 1969.

Schneider said the committee then morphed into the Lombard Historical Commission in 1969, which she recalled was created by the village—on which she served since 1974, and estimates she chaired for close to 20 years.

She said the name was changed to the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission around 2017, to avoid confusion with the Lombard Historical Society—where she was on the first board in 1970, and served as president from 1979-83.

Schneider said one of her proud moments during that time was when “we moved the Carriage House from Grove Street to the museum grounds.”

Schneider spoke modestly and fondly of some of the historic, preservation and restorative efforts with which she became involved over the years through combined roles from the commission and historical society, sounding more like a proud parent—proud of the efforts of residents who stepped up to bring Lombard history to life.

One such project was getting national recognition for the historic Lilacia Park, through the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places, which Schneider said was a monumental, time-consuming task.

Getting Underground Railroad “Network to Freedom” status for the Sheldon Peck Homestead, also from the National Park Service, was another project she recalled with pride, relating how she was involved in doing the genealogical research on Peck, who was a nationally-recognized artist and staunch abolitionist.

But “my favorite thing,” Schneider shared, was restoration work on the historic Lombard Cemetery on Main Street, because she had “a fondness for the history of the veterans who are [buried] there.”

She explained that the Veterans Administration will provide free headstones for veterans, but it does not cover the cost of their installation, so she worked with the Lombard Lilac Post 5815, and the Pennies for Patriots fundraiser helped pay for headstones’

Rita Schneider is being honored on Oct. 17 with her own special day after retiring from many years of service to the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission and the Lombard Historical Society. “She is resourceful, determined and invested so personally in the history of Lombard that you just can’t imagine failing at whatever she envisions,” Lyn Myers, acting chairperson, commented of her predecessor. In this photo (from “Footsteps on the Tall Grass Prairie”) Schneider (second from left) is shown with Lombard Historical Society members examining a quilt for the Bicentennial celebration.

installation in the cemetery.

And when local Boy Scouts helped with cleaning up the cemetery, “It was just totally terrific,” Schneider said of the ongoing project.

Her volunteer work also involved researching Lombard homes, gathering background on Chicago Aurora and Elgin stops along the now-Illinois Prairie Path for informational signs and looking into “so many local landmarks” around town.

As for why she chose to step down as chair of the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, Schneider believed it was time to pass the torch, saying, “I thought, am I not passing on these jobs, and not creating a new batch of people who can take over?”

She said finding out about having her own day in Lombard came as a

complete surprise.

“I burst into tears. Are you kidding me? I had no idea,” Schneider said of her reaction to the news.

“I never even imagined,” she continued, crediting that there were “so many people and the work they did” over the years, and added, “I learned from those people.”

Lyn Myers, acting commission chairperson, commented that Schneider’s background served her well, and that “her participation in the creation of the Lombard Village Centennial celebration gave her such a broad perspective on the value of historic preservation.”

Whether with the historical society or commission, “She always led by doing and that commitment spoke to me from the beginning,” Myers con-

tinued. “Her fingerprints are on so many tangible aspects of Lombard’s history.”

By the same token, “The people on the commission over the years have been so talented,” Schneider praised, calling them “special citizens.”

“They taught me so much … helped instill a love of the history of Lombard. You never do things alone.”

For Schneider, her hope is that residents continue uncovering and sharing Lombard’s rich past, and “to see the history of this town brought to the forefront.”

Schneider will be honored with a reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Lombard Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson, and a proclamation will be read at the village board meeting, which begins at 6 p.m.

Doris Fregoso from Jade Orchid Wellness in Lombard. This interactive program will explore various forms of holistic healing. In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, members and their guests are invited to wear something pink to the meeting. Lombard Service League is affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) at the international, state and district

levels. For more information about the club visit their Facebook page, website www.lombardserviceleague. org or call 630-988-0625.

Faith United Pumpkin Patch fundraiser

Faith United Methodist Church, 815 S. Finley Road, Lombard, is holding a pumpkin sale fundraiser Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 19, 10

a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many sizes to choose from and prices vary.

‘How to Be a Better LGBTQ+ Ally’ Oct. 14 Monday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., Helen Plum Library. Through reflective activities, lively discussion, and concrete examples, Katie Slivovsky empowers us all to be

better allies for LGBTQ+ children and families in our community. Slivovsky is a freelance content developer and former Exhibit Development Director and LGBTQ Inclusion chair at Chicago Children’s Museum. Ask questions, explore new vocabulary, review the latest research, and share your favorite ways to be inclusive. Register at helenplum.org.

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Rita Schneider

Lombard woman celebrates anniversary

Sarah Byron of Lombard has been working at the McDonald’s located on Roosevelt Road as the dining room attendant for the past 10 years. Sarah, who has Down Syndrome, celebrated her 10-year anniversary of being employed by McDonald’s on Oct. 1. (October also is Down Syndrome Awareness Month.) The restaurant celebrated her employment this week. Many customers have come to know Sarah. She absolutely loves her job and her customers, whom she greets with a warm hello and a smile. Sarah has been treated wonderfully by the McDonald’s staff and corporation, and she wanted to say thank you to her managers and staff for always being very supportive and kind. Above, she is shown with a cake she received to commemorate her work anniversary. Below: Sarah’s nephew and niece, Louie and Hannah, also came to visit her at work and celebrate her anniversary.

Coming event

Fall festival at Danada Oct. 12-13

Join a celebration of the horse and the fall season at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Fall Festival at Danada on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Danada Equestrian Center at 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. A full performance schedule is available at dupageforest.org/ fall-festival. Fall Festival at Danada takes place rain or shine. Admission and parking are free, but there are fees for some activities (cash and check only).

Coming events

Villa Park Library events

Calling all teens. Come to the Villa Park Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 3:30 pm and hang out after school for fun, relaxation, snacks, games, and more.

Join the Villa Park Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. to enjoy Polish songs, stories, games, and rhymes. Presented by Language Labs, this new program introduces young children to the Polish language in a casual setting. Registration for these events is required. For more information, please visit our website at www.vppl.info, or call 630-834-1164.

Single mothers group to meet Oct. 13

SHE Single Mothers Support Group, Sunday, Oct. 13, 12:15 p.m., Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, El-

Obituaries

PAULINE VOLKEMA, 96

Pauline Roberta Volkema, nee Busse, 96, of Lombard.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur Volkema; beloved mother of Kristine Zwicky, Gail (John) Hallman, and Robert (Carol) Volkema; loving grandmother of Elizabeth (Vince) Abate, Daniel Hallman, Emily (Matthew) Abrahamson, and Kevin Arthur (Presley) Volkema; happy great grandmother of Julia and Dario Abate, Leif and Nels Abrahamson, and Millie Scott Volkema; fond sister of the late Katherine (the late Roy) Massow; aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Bob Peterson; loving friend of Sue Michuda.

Pauline had many other friends and she continued making friends wherever she went. Pauline was a charter member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lombard.

Services were held October 3rd, at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. So. of Roosevelt Rd.,) Lombard. Interment Arlington Cemetery. Funeral Info: 630-9321500.

GAYLE H. SCHWARZ, 76

Gayle H. Schwarz, age 76, of Lombard, passed away Oct. 5, 2024. All Services are private. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.

mhurst. Complimentary lunch, free child care (ages 0-12), and support from other single mothers. Our topic for the month is domestic violence with a guest speaker from Sarah’s Inn. RSVP: elmhurstcrc.org/she.

Annual downtown Spooktacular Oct. 20

The Lombard Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Lombard Business Alliance will be hosting their annual Spooktacular in downtown Lombard on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. The event continues this year with a craft fair, games, costume contest, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt sponsored by Fairy Tales and of course “trick or treating.” Other returning attractions will be a climbing wall, bounce houses and petting zoo. A new addition this year features a

dog costume contest sponsored by Hollywood Hounds. And the great pumpkin tradition continues with a pumpkin giveaway (up to 500) and decorating sponsored by Schiller Real Estate. Please spread the word about this festive event for all ages with neighbors and friends. For any questions, you can contact the Lombard Chamber of Commerce at 630627-5040.

Guardian Corps of America seeks volunteers for event Lombard-based Guardian Corps of America (GCA) will be outside raising awareness for our homeless veterans in front of the Addison Walmart Store on Oct. 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. GCA is seeking volunteers to help with the events. Visit www. usaguardian.org for more information.

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Faculty members celebrate rare victory at Montini intramural badminton tournament final

Montini Catholic faculty teams celebrated a rare victory over the students at its intramural badminton tournament. The tournament was the first of the year in what will be a series of intramural sports tournaments throughout the school year - all organized by Director of Student Services and Dean, Anne Westerkamp. After winning only one tournament last year, Montini’s faculty are apparently back with a vengeance. The three-week series involved 18 teams (two brackets) competing against each other with the winning student teams taking on a faculty roster for the final championship and a chance to secure a dress-down day. Westerkamp hopes the friendly competitions will offer fun and engaging ways for students to get out of their comfort zone as well as the stress of high school schedules and enjoy a little fun through participation in a variety of sports. Pictured above are sophomore Kevin May and junior Michael May, both from Villa Park, with faculty opponents—teacher Anna Martinello and Assistant Principal of Student Services Lexxi Johnson.

Police Reports

The Villa Park Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.

Oct. 1

Shawana Smith, 52, of Aurora, was charged with theft of lost or mislaid property in the 1-100 block of S. Villa at 9:52 a.m. Police said Smith also was served with an in-jurisdiction warrant.

A complainant at a pharmacy in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported that a suspect removed items from display shelves and left without paying.

A complainant in the 1500 block of S. Ardmore reported coming home to discover their door unlocked and several items out of place.

A complainant at the Metra station in the 300 block of N. Ardmore reported at 10:04 p.m. that a suspect battered them.

Sept. 30

A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported at 1:33 p.m. that their phone and wallet

were taken after they put them down on a display shelf.

A complainant in the 1-100 block of N. 2nd reported several items were missing from a foreclosed residence.

Sept. 28

A complainant in the 2000 block of Ovaltine reported their vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was later recovered.

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Beverly reported that an unknown suspect entered their vehicle and removed their passport.

A complainant at a business in the 100 block of E. St. Charles reported at 10:44 p.m. that the front window of the business had been damaged.

Sept. 27

A complainant at a business in the 700 block of N. Yale reported that a subject made a suspicious comment to them after being terminated.

Sept. 26

A complainant at a fitness center in the 300 block of W. North reported at 12:06 a.m. that a suspect battered them. The complainant did not want to sign complaints.

A complainant in the 400 block of N. Douglas reported that a suspect damaged the windshield of their vehicle.

A complainant in the 200 block of E. Maple reported that a driver-side

Giannoulias releases results of auto theft units

Grant money helped combat carjackings, vehicle and catalytic converter thefts

Statewide auto theft and carjacking prevention task force funding has led to thousands of investigations, hundreds of arrests and millions of dollars in recovered vehicles, announced Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias who oversees the grant program.

In fiscal year 2024, the Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Task Force (ISATT) conducted 1,854 investigations and recovered 1,346 vehicles worth approximately $30 million. ISATT assisted area agencies with another 414 vehicle recoveries at an estimated worth of nearly $9 million and produced 545 auto theft-related criminal charges, 385 of which were felonies. ISATT also conducted 240 audits of businesses in the auto industry, including scrap processors and body shops, resulting in 2,247 violations and 106 referrals to Secretary of State Police for further investigation.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Major Auto Thefts Investigations Unit (CMATI) conducted 1,130 investigations, resulting in 440 arrests and the recovery of 1,391 vehicles worth approximately $28 million during the past fiscal year.

The Expressway Safety Enforcement Group (ESEG) used air operations 127 times and assisted other agencies in their efforts 110 times. “For many of us, our vehicle serves as a lifeline. We depend on it for work, running errands, shuttling our kids to activities and visiting loved ones,” said Giannoulias, whose office administers the grants. “To have it stolen can have serious consequences for families and upend their lives. These task forces play a critical role by ensuring local, state and federal law enforcement officers work

together to address these crimes.”

“The Illinois State Police Expressway Safety Enforcement Group utilizes patrol, investigations, license plate readers, air operations, and other assets to increase stolen vehicle recoveries and apprehend suspects committing hijackings,” said Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly. “This funding allows ISP to continue committing resources necessary to pursue violent offenders and reduce violence.”

“This funding will strengthen our community by equipping the city’s auto theft task force with the tools and resources they need to investigate and address the rising number of carjackings in Chicago,” said state Sen. Lakesia Collins (5th District—Chicago).

“Car theft can seriously impact the livelihood of residents and their travel needs, costing thousands in damages to not only the victim but also to our communities. With this funding we will continue to invest in proactive measures to address carjackings in the Chicago area and ensure our task forces involved are equipped with what they need to help.”

The Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council, which Giannoulias’ office oversees, distributed the grants. ISATT received $3.4 million, CMATI received $1.4 million and ESEG received $675,000.

Law enforcement agencies can use the funding for salaries and benefits for personnel assigned to vehicle theft prevention units, vehicles, computers, vehicle tracking devices, GPS data, evidence kits, body cameras and drones for aerial vehicle searches.

window of their vehicle had been shattered.

A complainant at a gas station in the 300 block of E. North reported that a subject came into the business several times and acted suspiciously.

Sept. 25

Andre V. Almore, 43, of Chicago, was charged with operating a vehicle with foreign dealer plates to and from Illinois without being present for car repairs, driving with a suspended license and a child restraint violation near W. North and N. Westmore at 9:11 p.m.

A complainant in the 800 block of S. Michigan reported at 1:47 p.m. that a suspect is harassing them via phone.

A complainant near N. Harvard and W. Vermont reported at 7:27 p.m. that they left their backpack behind, and that it was stolen.

Sept. 18

A complainant in the 400 block of W. North reported at 10:19 p.m. that several of their belongings were stolen.

Identity theft, fraud

According to information provided by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported two incidents of identity theft or fraud in the village between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1.

Villa Park briefs

Commission offers limited number of yard signs to residents

Signs remind motorists to obey traffic laws

In an effort to remind drivers to be vigilant and obey traffic laws and to slow down and obey posted speeds, the Villa Park Traffic and Safety Commission has initiated a pilot program to distribute a limited number of special yard signs. The 18-by-24inch yard signs are red and white and read “Drive Like Your Kids Play Here.”

The signs can be picked up in the lobby of the Villa Park Police Department at 40 S. Ardmore Ave., Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Residents are asked to display the signs in keeping with village code and to limit their requests to one sign per household. Signs may go quickly so call the Villa Park Police Department non-emergency number at 630-8347447 to confirm availability.

Railroad crossing at Addison Road closed; expected to reopen at 6 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 11

The Villa Park Police Department

informed village residents last week that the Canadian National Railroad crossing on Addison Road would be closed for repairs starting on Monday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. The crossing is expected to reopen this Friday evening, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m.

“A detour will be in place using North Avenue, Ardmore Avenue, and Vermont Street,” noted the police department’s message to the public about the closure. “Look for advance signage at the crossing to keep you informed. This work, funded by the Canadian National Railroad, aims to restore the crossing to safe condition.”

Villa Park Fire Department invites residents to its open house on Saturday

The Villa Park Fire Department will hold its annual open house this Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 81, 1440 S. Ardmore Ave.

The open house will include family oriented activities, as well as demonstrations.

Parking will be available at the U.S. Post Office at 1415 S. Ardmore Ave., across the street from the fire station.

For more information, call the fire department at 630-833-5350.

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Displaying their wares

St. Alexander Catholic Church in Villa Park, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, recently held its annual craft fair and bake sale at the Parish Hall. Throughout the day, attendees browsed the many tables featuring items made by various local crafters which were available for purchase. Plenty of tasty homemade goodies also were on sale. Here, Debbie Scott of Lombard displays dolls, teddy bears, quilts and purses—all of which she made by hand—at her table. This is her third year attending the event.

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Coming events

Chamber Pop Up Lunch Oct. 11

Pop Up Lunch at Ground Level 105 Friday, Oct. 11. Join us this month at Ground Level 105, 105 W. St. Charles Road, Lombard, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a delicious lunch with fellow chamber members and community. Pay your own tab convenience. Visit lombardchamber.com for more information.

Costa Howard collecting for ‘LovePurse’

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard is co-sponsoring a donation drive, along with elected officials throughout DuPage County, to support Metropolitan Family Services and their partnership with LovePurse; buy new purses and fill them with daily essentials, toiletries and (perhaps most importantly) handwritten notes of love, support, and encouragement. The purses are

donated to organizations that serve women who are survivors of domestic violence. Donations will be accepted through Oct. 31. Call the office 630812-9292 or email Reptch42@gmail. com to schedule a porch pick-up at your home or a drop-off at her office. You can also drop off donations at Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn and at Helen Plum Library, 411 S. Main St. in Lombard. Please note that only new purses and new toiletries are accepted. All gently used purses will be donated to Goodwill.

GPS program Oct. 17

The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Rescuing Our Teens: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Youth” with clinical psychologist John Duffy on Thursday,

Oct. 17. Duffy will explain adolescent behavior and offer methods for raising youth motivated to overcome depression and anxiety and avoid risky behaviors. He will discuss strategies to become the effective, confident parent adolescents need and equip them with life skills to create a bright future. This event will be presented in a Zoom webinar at noon Oct. 17 and a hybrid in-person event at the Glen Ellyn Public Library and online at 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Go to the GPS Parent Series website for information and the links to these events. Please share information about this event with friends and relatives. To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ross@glenbard.org or 630-942-7668.

Worship Services Directory

547 N. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-2435

Sunday Worship at 10:15 am

Lent and Easter Services at 7 p.m.

Sunday School & Bible Study 9 am

“The Crucial Hours”

Second Lenten Service March 9, 2022

Ladies Bible Fellowship Mondays at 6:30 pm Wednesday Service at 7pm

Rev. David Ernest “Satan Has Asked to Sift All of You” Jerusalem Lutheran, Morton Grove Matthew 27:15-26

Third Lenten Service March 16, 2022

Rev. Paul Spaude “What to Remember When Your are St. Matthews, Niles Seized with Remorse” Matthew 27:3-4

Adult Bible Study Wednesdays after Service Saturday, October 26, Game Night at 4 pm Everyone is Welcome! All services are live streamed. Watch on our website or on Facebook. sainttimothy.org

Fourth Lenten Service March 23, 2022

Rev. Jonathan Bergemann “I Will Keep the Passover” Good Shepherd, Downers Grove Matthew 26:18

Fifth Lenten Service March 30, 2022

Rev. Tom Nicholson “They Bound Him” Resurrection, Aurora John 18:12

Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM and 6 PM

Sixth Lenten Service April 6, 2022

Rev. Phil Schupmann “The Semblance of Legality” Resurrection, Aurora Luke 22:66

Daily Masses: Monday—Friday: 6:15 and 8:15 AM Saturday: 8:15 AM

Confessions: Saturday: 3-3:45PM

Maundy Thursday Communion 7 p.m., April 14

Good Friday Tenebrae 7 p.m., April 15

Easter Sunrise 6:30 a.m., April 17

Easter Breakfast 8 a.m., April 17

Easter Festival 10:15 a.m., April 17

Adoration: Available in Our Lady Mother of the Eucharist Chapel 24/7

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PUZZLE Page

SUDOKU

Fun by the Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! Here’s How

It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CLUES ACROSS

1. Unsheared sheep

5. Rock TV channel

8. Streetcar

12. Concerning

14. Exclamation

15. Greek goddess of youth

16. Popular type of device

18. Alcoholic beverage

19. Ancient Olympic Site

20. Sharpshoots

21. Tyrion Lannister was characterized as one

22. Pointed ends of pens

23. Measuring instruments

26. Midsection body part

30. Made a mistake

31. Adjusted

32. “Partridge” actress Susan

33. Yell

34. Civil rights city in Alabama

39. Young boy

42. Type of sea bass

44. To call (archaic)

46. Unfortunate

47. Separate oneself from others

49. Hero sandwiches

50. Spy group

51. Florida is famous for them

56. Irritating individuals

57. Luck

58. Hunting expedition

59. WWII diarist Frank

60. Peyton’s younger brother

61. Type of wrap

62. Type of overseas tax or levy

63. Soviet Socialist Republic

64. Wake up

CLUES DOWN

1. Works of body art

2. Israeli politician Abba

3. Renowned desert

4. Eat greedily

5. She didn’t make it through the

Fr. Revolution

6. Beat

7. Bloodsucker

8. From a place already noted

9. Counted on

10. Alberta Assn. of Baccalaureate

World Schools

11. Something one can make

13. One who abstains

17. Wild ox

24. Type of student

25. Bacterial infection of the skin

26. Expresses surprise

27. What engaged couples ultimately say

28. Crony

29. Where one begins (abbr.)

35. Architectural designation

36. “Matt Houston” actor Horsley

37. More (Spanish)

38. Autonomic nervous system

40. Indigenous peoples

41. Deflections

42. Circulating life force

43. Executes with a rope

44. Natives of an island nation

45. Girls

47. Logician and philosopher

48. Nocturnal hoofed animal

49. Relaxing spaces

52. From a distance

53. Form of Persian language

54. Amounts of time

55. Mathematical designation

Pritzker touts Illinois’ economic development at data center groundbreaking

By Andrew Adams Capitol News illiNois

A Texas-based company broke ground on a new data center in Aurora last week, the latest in a boom of data storage facility developments in northern Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker at the groundbreaking hailed the project as another victory for his administration’s economic development strategy and noted the project will bring with it hundreds of union construction jobs.

Data centers are large facilities used for housing computers that digitally store, process and distribute information. They can either be developed for a single client—like Microsoft or Facebook’s parent company Meta—or function as “colocation” centers like the one being developed in Aurora. Those rent out space and equipment to a variety of clients.

The development by CyrusOne— the company’s second in Aurora—is expected to be complete in two years, according to the governor’s office. It is set to receive a tax incentive pack-

Coming events

Fiber arts craft circle

Drop in at the Villa Park Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:30-11 a.m. for an informal fiber arts craft circle. Bring in projects, ask and answer questions, and share ideas with your neighbors and with local residents including Kelly McFadden, who teaches non-credit crochet classes at the College of DuPage. This event takes place the second Saturday of each month. This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels. No registration is required. For more information, please visit our website at www.vppl.info, or call 630-834-1164.

Blood drives in Lombard Oct. 12, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lombard

age as part of the state’s “Data Centers Investment Program.”

That program provided more than $650 million of incentives to other data center projects between 2020 and 2023 – including $25 million for a different CyrusOne development in 2022.

Those tax breaks, according to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, have resulted in $6.5 billion in required investments, $11 billion in total investments and 469 new permanent jobs.

“We have chased down every potential dollar of private investment we could find and leveraged every incentive and grant at our disposal to attract and build up existing and new industries,” Pritzker said.

Eric Schwartz, the CEO of CyrusOne, credited the tax incentive program and Pritzker’s support of it as a key factor in why his company is setting up another data center in Illinois.

“It really does drive the decision making, both for the investments we make, as well as our customers,”

Lodge #1098 drive at First Church of Lombard, Hatfield Hall, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. Donate for a chance to win two floor tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour and a $500 gift card (no purchase necessary).

Oct. 19 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. hosted by Fr. Boecker 6090/Christ the King 10027 councils, at Christ the King Parish Center, 1501 S. Main St., Lombard. Oct. 27 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. hosted by Fr. Boecker 6090/Christ the King 10027 councils, St. Pius X Social Center, 601 S. Westmore-Meyers Road, Lombard.

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Schwartz said.

The move plays into the Pritzker administration’s broader economic development strategy. Business incentives, like those offered to CyrusOne, featured prominently in the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s five-year plan released in August

The Data Centers Investment Program, which has provided tax incentives to CyrusOne, is one of several programs developed in recent years to attract business to Illinois.

Other programs include the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles program, which has granted around $1 billion of incentives since 2021, and programs focused on startups, quantum computing and film production.

But data centers in particular pose a unique challenge to the state due to the amount of electricity necessary to keep them running 24 hours a day.

Pritzker positioned Illinois’ grid as an asset to attract data center investment by saying electricity in Illinois is “readily available and reliable.”

But CMRE, the world’s largest real estate services and investment firm, noted in a June report on data center markets that procuring electricity in the Chicago region “poses a significant challenge” to data center development.

Data centers, as well as other energy-intensive developments like electric vehicle battery manufacturing, often require months to years of work with utility companies to ensure that enough electricity can be delivered to new facilities.

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Sports

Rams jump to 5-1 with a 48-14 win over Fenton

Nee fires five TD passes to four different receivers

Glenbard East’s football team improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference’s East Division following Friday’s 48-14 victory over Fenton in Lombard.

The Rams, who ran their winning streak to four games, led the visiting Bison 27-14 at halftime. Glenbard East pulled away in the second half, scoring three touchdowns while holding Fenton scoreless in the game’s final 24 minutes.

The Bison slipped to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the division after Friday’s loss to the Rams.

Glenbard East’s season continues with this Friday’s home game against division rival West Chicago (4-2 overall and 2-1 in the division). The Rams will finish their regular season with a division battle at Glenbard South on Oct. 18, followed by a division contest at Riverside-Brookfield on Oct. 25.

Glenbard East stands alone atop the standings of the Upstate Eight Conference’s East Division. Glenbard South fell to 3-1 in division action following Friday’s 26-21 loss at Riverside-Brookfield.

Junior quarterback Michael Nee of the Rams fired five touchdown passes in Friday’s triumph over Fenton. Nee and senior Amonte Cook connected on a 47-yard touchdown pass in the middle of the first quarter. Cook caught Nee’s pass near Fenton’s 30-yard line and raced into the end zone. Sophomore Moises Velazquez added the extra-point kick to give the Rams a 7-0 lead.

Nee threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to junior Lucas Freese with less than 10 minutes to play in the second quarter. On the previous play, Freese grabbed a pass from Nee for a 26-yard gain.

The Rams missed the ensuing ex-

tra-point kick after Freese’s touchdown, leaving their lead at 13-0.

Fenton delivered a 43-yard touchdown pass with less than five minutes remaining in the second quarter. The extra-point kick reduced the Rams’ lead to 13-7.

Glenbard East responded with a three-play scoring drive that featured a 23-yard run by junior Kedrick Dennis, followed by Nee’s 41-yard touchdown pass to senior Chris Renford, who caught a short pass and raced down the sideline and into the end zone. The extra-point kick from Velazquez pushed the Rams’ lead to 20-7 with 4:07 to play in the first half.

The high-scoring second quarter continued with Fenton completing a 16-yard touchdown pass with 1:40 remaining in the first half. The extra-point kick trimmed the Rams’ lead to 20-14.

Glenbard East scored on the next play from scrimmage, with Nee connecting with Cook on a 64-yard touchdown pass. Velazquez made the extra-point kick to push the Rams’ lead to 27-14 with 1:24 to play in the opening half.

Glenbard East senior Teryn Hatter intercepted a Fenton pass near midfield late in the second quarter. Hatter made a return of 21 yards. The Rams were unable to convert the turnover into any points, and ended the first half with their 27-14 advantage.

Senior Valentino Heredia of Glenbard East scored on the second half’s first play from scrimmage, running 52 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point kick raised the Rams’ lead to 34-14 with 11:44 left in the third quarter.

Nee threw his fifth touchdown pass of the game later in the third quarter, completing an 18-yard scoring pass to junior Muhammad Musleh.

Senior Max Salek scored the Rams’ seventh and final touchdown of the night on a 5-yard run on a fourth-andgoal play in the first minute of the fourth quarter.

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Glenbard East’s football team beat Fenton 48-14 in Friday’s Upstate Eight Conference East Division game in Lombard. The Rams improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the division with the victory. Junior quarterback Michael Nee fired five touchdown passes in the contest. Nee (No. 4) is pictured (right) while throwing a pass to senior Chris Renford in the second quarter. Junior Joe Wyatt (No. 68) of the Rams is in front of Nee, blocking a Fenton defender. Renford (No. 3), who is pictured (above) after catching Nee’s pass, raced into the end zone for a 41-yard touchdown reception with about four minutes left in the first half.

Broncos beat Carmel 34-16 to improve to 4-2 Montini needs one more win to qualify for the IHSA post-season

The Montini Catholic football team raised its record to 4-2 with its 34-16 victory over Mundelein’s Carmel Catholic High School in Friday’s Chicago Catholic League (CCL) White Division battle in Lombard.

The Broncos improved to 1-1 in the four-team CCL White Division with their win over the Corsairs. Fenwick is 2-0 in division play. Montini and Saint Laurence hold 1-1 division records, while Carmel stands at 0-2.

After winning their first two games of the season, the Broncos suffered two straight losses. Friday’s win over Carmel gave Montini its second straight win. In their previous game, the Broncos pounded Marmion Academy 55-19 in a Sept. 27 contest in Lombard.

The Broncos will face Saint Viator (3-3) this Friday in Arlington Heights. Montini will close its regular season with two home games—an Oct. 18 contest against Saint Ignatius and a White Division matchup with Saint Laurence on Oct. 25.

Montini needs to win one more regular-season contest to become eligible for an IHSA playoff berth.

The Broncos scored touchdowns on their first two offensive drives of Friday’s game. Montini’s opening drive produced a 48-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Israel Abrams to senior Santino Florio, who caught a short screen pass and darted down the field and into the end zone. Senior Owen Berberich con-

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Catholic 34-16 on Friday night in Lombard. Abrams completed 18 of 25 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns in the victory, which raised Montini’s record to 4-2. The Broncos’ season continues with this week’s game at Saint Viator in Arlington Heights. If the Broncos win this week’s contest, they will become eligible for the 2024 IHSA playoffs. Montini will conclude its regular season with home games against Saint Ignatius (Oct. 18) and Saint Laurence (Oct. 25).

verted the extra-point kick to give the Broncos a 7-0 lead.

After a short Carmel punt, Montini started its next offensive series at the Corsairs’ 46-yard line. The Broncos concluded the drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass from Abrams to junior Nico Castaldo. Carmel, which dropped to 3-3 with Friday’s loss, made a 32-yard field goal to cut Montini’s lead to 14-3 in the middle of the second quarter. See BRONCOS, Page 16

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Glenbard East senior Amonte Cook (No. 1) heads toward the end zone on his 64-yard touchdown reception in the first half of Friday’s game. Cook made two touchdown receptions during the contest. Senior Chris Renford, junior Lucas Freese and junior Muhammad Musleh each provided one touchdown reception.

Chris Fox photo Rock Valley Publishing Sophomore quarterback Israel Abrams (No. 7) of the Montini Catholic football team celebrates after

Broncos defeated Carmel

Fantastic finish

Willowbrook High School’s boys cross-country team battled Montini Catholic and Fenton in last week’s meet at Lombard Common. Montini sophomore Nino Pesola and Willowbrook senior Adriano Quintero ran sideby-side during the closing stretch of the 3-mile race on Oct. 1. Pesola edged Quintero at the finish line to win the individual title. Quintero (left) and Pesola (right) are pictured as they approach the finish line. Pesola completed the race in 15 minutes, 31.05 seconds, while Quintero turned in a time of 15 minutes, 31.13 seconds. Montini senior Nolan Ferris (15:44.91) finished third. Willowbrook senior Kasen Blain (15:56.73) placed fourth, while junior Miteku Branch (16:07.17) of the Warriors claimed fifth. Willowbrook freshman Legend Alka (16:35.12) ran to a seventh-place finish, while junior Angel Perez (16:35.60) placed eighth. Sophomore Adriel Garcia (16:45.81; 11th), sophomore Gavin Conway (16:48.52; 14th) and senior Conor Kaefer (16:51.78; 15th) rounded out Montini’s top five finishers in the race. Willowbrook won the meet’s team title with its score of 26. Montini finished second with its total of 40, while Fenton (76) placed third. Four days after racing against the Broncos and Fenton, the Warriors ran in Saturday’s Solorio Sun Warrior Invitational at Marquette Park in Chicago. Willowbrook won the team championship in the 17-team event with its score of 43. Branch won the individual title in the 3-mile race, which he completed in 15 minutes, 24.0 seconds. Quintero (15.41.7) placed third, while Blain (15:54.8) finished sixth. The Broncos competed in Saturday’s Pat Savage Invitational at Niles West in Skokie. Montini finished 12th in the overall team standings of the invite, which included 39 teams. Pesola led the Broncos with a 27th-place finish in the 3-mile race, which he completed in 15:47.76. Glenbard East junior Mason Hephner (15:29.03) finished 13th in the overall individual standings of Saturday’s event at Niles West. The invitational featured more than 500 finishers.

Two Broncos move on to the sectional

The Montini Catholic boys golf team hosted last week’s IHSA Class 2A regional at the Village Links of Glen Ellyn. The Broncos placed fifth in the team results of the nine-team regional. The Oct. 2 regional’s top three teams (Wheaton Academy, Saint Viator and Nazareth Academy) advanced to this week’s Lemont Sectional at Wedgewood Golf Course in Plainfield. Two Broncos—juniors Liam O’Dea (left) and Charlie Paciga (right)— earned individual berths in the sectional. The top 10 individuals at the regional who weren’t members of sectional-qualifying teams advanced to the sectional. O’Dea posted an 18-hole score of 78 at the regional. Paciga turned in a regional score of 84.

Warriors battle the Broncos

Willowbrook’s girls cross-country team faced Montini Catholic, Morton and Fenton in last week’s meet at Lombard Common. Montini junior Sydney Gertsen (above left) earned the individual victory in the 3-mile race, which she finished in a first-place time of 17 minutes, 47.75 seconds. Willowbrook senior Amelie Ojeda (above middle), who held the lead for a significant portion of the Oct. 1 race in Lombard, delivered a second-place time of 17:54.61. The Warriors edged the Broncos in the battle for the meet’s team title. Willowbrook earned a first-place score of 36, while Montini compiled a second-place total of 38. Morton (81) and Fenton (83) finished third and fourth, respectively, in the team standings. Montini junior Ashlynn Lindt (above right) (18:45.98) raced to a third-place finish in the individual competition. Senior Holly Harris (20:55.51) of Willowbrook landed in sixth place, while junior Mariangela Popoca (20:57.53) provided the Warriors with a seventh-place finish. Montini sophomore Rosie Callaghan (21:20.82) placed eighth. Willowbrook junior Allyson Stefani (21:24.49) finished ninth. Senior Annalee DeFeo (21:41.19) of the Broncos placed 11th, while Willowbrook freshman Juliet Oddo (21:41.61) finished 12th and completed the Warriors’ scoring lineup. Montini freshman Gia Csoke (22:52.61), who placed 17th, completed her team’s scoring lineup. Willowbrook and Montini joined numerous other teams at Saturday’s Pat Savage Invitational at Niles West High School in Skokie. Gertsen won the invite’s individual title, finishing the 3-mile race in 17:06.83. Ojeda (17:19.17) turned in a second-place overall effort and set a new Willowbrook girls cross-country program record for a finishing time in a 3-mile race. Lindt (18:28.34) landed in sixth place, while Glenbard East senior Elena Kosorog (18:39.56) finished eighth. Saturday’s invitational featured more than 400 female competitors.

Broncos advance to sectional

The Montini Catholic girls golf team earned the first sectional berth in program history last week. The Broncos earned a third-place finish in the 11-team IHSA Class 1A Providence Catholic Regional, which took place at Woodruff Golf Course in Joliet on Oct. 1. The top three teams at the regional advanced to this week’s Byron Sectional at Prairie View Golf Club in Byron. Senior Annika Bartell led Montini’s regional effort with her 18-hole round of 82, which tied for the second-best individual score at the event. Senior Lily Spanos (96), junior Ava Mendez (99), freshman Annie Paciga (108), senior Lauren Jaskier (109) and junior Eleanor Neal (119) completed the Broncos’ regional lineup. The team’s three seniors—(left to right)—Jaskier, Spanos and Bartell—are pictured before last month’s Senior Night event.

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Abrams threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to junior CJ Harkins later in the second quarter. Harkins caught the ball at Carmel’s 30-yard line and raced down the middle of the field to cross the goal line. Berberich added the extra-point kick to move Montini’s lead to 21-3.

Carmel drove the ball to the Broncos’ goal line in the closing minute of the first half. The drive ended with Montini making a goal-line stand, stopping the Corsairs at the 1-yard line on a fourth-down play. The defensive stop helped the Broncos to a 21-3 halftime lead.

Carmel opened the second half with a 61-yard scoring drive that ended with a 22-yard touchdown pass. The extra-point kick cut the Broncos’ lead to 21-10 with about 10 minutes left in the third quarter. Montini maintained that 21-10 advantage for the rest of the quarter.

The Broncos produced a 55-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter to raise their lead to 28-10 with 6:38 to play.

Senior Jeremiah Peterson closed out the drive with a 3-yard touchdown run. Berberich tacked on the extra-point kick.

Carmel turned the ball over on downs later in the fourth quarter. Montini’s offense began its ensuing

drive at the Corsairs’ 18-yard line. Junior Santino Tenuta finished the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run with 4:12 to play. The Broncos missed the extra-point kick.

Carmel scored the game’s final touchdown with 2:14 left in the game. The Corsairs threw an incomplete pass on the two-point conversion attempt.

“We came out very strong, and we got a big stop at the end of the first half,” said Montini coach Mike Bukovsky after Friday’s victory. “We had a bit of a letdown early in the third quarter, but then we came back strong.”

Abrams completed 18 of 25 pass attempts for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Harkins made five receptions for 97 yards and one touchdown. Peterson contributed 66 rushing yards and one touchdown on 15 carries.

Senior Jaxon Lane and junior Brody Boyer provided 10 tackles each for Montini’s defense.

“This is one of the best defensive games against a quality team that we’ve played in awhile,” added Bukovsky on Friday. “We’ve put two very complete games together backto-back. This is what we expected to see this year. It’s nice that we’re finally getting to that point.”

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Warriors crush Proviso East 51-0

Willowbrook scores seven first-half touchdowns to sink the Pirates

The Willowbrook football team moved to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in the West Suburban Gold Conference following Friday’s 51-0 victory over Proviso East in Villa Park.

The Warriors led the winless Pirates 49-0 at halftime. Willowbrook scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and piled on four more touchdowns in the second quarter against Proviso East, which dropped to 0-6 overall and 0-4 in conference play.

Willowbrook received the game’s opening kickoff and drove 69 yards for a touchdown. The drive ended with junior quarterback Jahonise Reed throwing an 18-yard touchdown pass to senior KJ Rhodes. Senior Dean Romano added the first of his seven extra-point kicks of the night to give the Warriors a 7-0 lead.

Willowbrook’s next scoring drive featured only one play—a 60-yard touchdown run by junior Anthony Leo. The Warriors’ third offensive series of the game ended with an 8-yard touchdown run by senior Aidan Kuehl.

Reed and Rhodes connected on a 43-yard pass play at the end of the first quarter. On the first play of the second quarter, Reed threw a 23-yard

touchdown pass to senior Jesus Gomez.

Proviso East fumbled the ball on the first play of its subsequent drive. Senior Micah Lewis of the Warriors recovered the fumble and ran seven yards for a touchdown—the Warriors’ second touchdown in the first 23 seconds of the quarter. Romano’s extra-point kick raised Willowbrook’s lead to 35-0 with 11:37 left in the quarter.

Senior Troy Wisner made a 37yard reception on the Warriors’ next drive. On the following play, Reed threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Gomez.

Willowbrook scored its seventh and final touchdown of the night on a one-play drive—a 56-yard run by junior Rashad Morrison. Romano added the extra-point kick to give the Warriors a 49-0 lead with 2:40 left in the first half.

Willowbrook senior Derrick Boyd intercepted a Proviso East pass late in the first half. The Warriors’ halftime lead of at least 40 points triggered a running clock throughout the second half. Willowbrook scored the only points of the second half on a safety late in the third quarter. The

Sectional qualifier

Willowbrook’s boys golf team competed in last week’s IHSA Class 3A Hinsdale Central Regional at Willow Crest Golf Club in Oak Brook. The Warriors finished seventh in the team standings of the nine-team regional. The Oct. 2 regional’s top three teams—Hinsdale Central, Wheaton Warrenville South and Wheaton North—qualified for this week’s Oswego Sectional at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol. Willowbrook senior Austin Coppersmith (above) earned an individual berth in the sectional by placing among the regional’s top 10 scorers who weren’t members of sectional-qualifying teams. Coppersmith posted an 18-hole regional score of 78 on Willow Crest’s par-70 layout. Junior Charlie Roelle fired a regional score of 85 for the Warriors. Junior Ben Rattana carded an 87, while junior Tommy Roelle shot an 89 to round out Willowbrook’s sectional team total of 339.

Pirates lined up to punt the ball from deep in their own territory. The snap sailed over the punter’s head and out of the back of the end zone for the two-point safety.

Willowbrook’s season continues with this Friday’s game at Oak Park and River Forest of the West Suburban Silver Conference. The Huskies fell to 1-5 after losing 49-14 at Lyons Township on Friday. The Huskies have a losing record, but two of their losses have come against undefeated teams (Downers Grove North and Lyons Township are both 6-0), and another loss came against York (5-1).

Sectional qualifiers

Willowbrook will finish its regular season with a conference home game against Morton (on Thursday, Oct. 17) and a conference battle at Leyden on Oct. 25.

The Glenbard East and Willowbrook girls golf teams competed in last week’s IHSA Class 2A Hinsdale Central Regional at Willow Crest Golf Club in Oak Brook. The Rams finished eighth in the team standings of the nine team regional, while Willowbrook finished ninth. The top three teams at the regional (Hinsdale Central, Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South) advanced to this week’s Sandburg Sectional at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Glenbard East sophomore Lilly Penfield (above left) and Willowbrook senior Paige Dehnke (above right) earned individual berths in the sectional. The top 10 individuals at the regional who weren’t members of sectional-qualifying teams advanced to the sectional. Penfield claimed a sectional berth with her 18-hole regional score of 98. Dehnke qualified for the sectional after shooting a 99 at the regional.

Race champions

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley held its annual Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle 5K Run/2-Mile Walk on Saturday morning. The 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) run and 2-mile walk benefited the mission of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley to ensure that children with disabilities and their families are empowered. The start/finish line for the run/walk was right in front of the Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley facility at 830 S. Addison Ave., Villa Park. More than 200 people participated in the run/walk. Josh Stephenson (2484 (top left) of Villa Park finished first in the 5-kilometer run. Victoria Lantz (2454 (left) of Lombard was the run’s female champion. Stephenson and Lantz are pictured as they approach the finish line. All of the participants in the run/walk were encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero. Another photo (above right) shows some of the supporters who cheered on the runners and walkers as they approached the finish line.

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Chris Fox File photo Rock Valley Publishing

Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing

ORDINANCE NO.1032-24

COMBINED ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS

BUDGET OF THE BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025

WHEREAS, the Bensenville Community Public Library District DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, caused to be prepared, in tentative form, a combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, and the same has been made conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held as to such Combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on the 23rd day of September, 2024; and notice of the hearing was given prior thereto as required by law; and all legal requirements have been complied with; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, as follows:

SECTION ONE: That the fiscal year of this Library be, and the same is, hereby fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.

SECTION TWO: That the following Budget, containing the statement of cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, estimate of cash expected to be received from all sources, estimate of expenditures contemplated for said fiscal year, and statement of cash expected to be on hand at the end of said fiscal year, is hereby adopted as the Budget of this Library District for said fiscal year.

Cash on hand at the beginning of fiscal year

Estimate of cash expected to be received from all sources

LEGAL NOTICES

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY

PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois as follows:

SECTION ONE: That the following sums, or so much thereof as authorized by law be, and the same are, hereby appropriated for the Bensenville Community Public Library District for the objects and purposes hereinafter specified for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. Said sums of money are deemed necessary to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the Bensenville Community Public Library District for each object and purpose, as follows: Appropriated Appropriated Appropriated other than raised through taxation

SECTION TWO: That the Secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the County Clerk of DuPage County and with the County Clerk of Cook County, within the time as specified by law.

SECTION THREE: That the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District established on July 24th in the year 1967, through Ordinance 67-2, a Special Reserve Fund to be accumulated from the unexpended balance from the proceeds received from the Library District taxes levied for the 1968 year and subsequent years, per 75 ILCS 16/40-50, and the Board of Trustees has adopted a plan or plans pursuant to the provisions of 75 ILCS 16/40-5, et seq.

SECTION FOUR: That this Ordinance shall take effect upon the date of its passage and approval, as is provided by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, this 23rd day of September 2024.

APPROVED: /s/ Linda Weiss Linda Weiss President, Bensenville Community Public Library District

ATTEST: /s/ Mandi Zalewski Mandi Zalewski Secretary, Bensenville Community Public Library District

STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ss

COUNTY OF DUPAGE AND COOK )

CERTIFIED ESTIMATE OF REVENUES BY SOURCE

I, Susan Earley, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District of DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois and, as such, I am the chief fiscal officer of said Library District.

I further certify that said Library District estimates that its revenues, by source, anticipated to be received during the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2024 are as follows:

1. Public Library Tax.

2. Illinois Corporate Replacement Tax

3. Special Taxes:

a. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

b. Social Security Fund

c. Workers’ Compensation Insurance

d. Liability Insurance

e. Unemployment Compensation Insurance

.02%

$1,507,484

$225,000

8. Grants and Donations $100,000 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have affixed by signature this 23rd day of September, 2024. /s/ Amy Labickas

Treasurer Pro-Tem, Bensenville Community Public Library District

STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ss

COUNTY OF DUPAGE AND COOK ) CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

I, Mandi Zalewski, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Bensenville Community Public Library District of Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois and as such I am the custodian and keeper of the records and files of said Library District.

I do further certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of that certain Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for said Bensenville Community Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 which was adopted by said Board of Trustees at a meeting of said Board of Trustees held on September 23rd, 2024.

I do further certify that the attached Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance has not been amended, altered, changed or repealed and is still in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed by official signature and the corporate seal of said Bensenville Community Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois at Bensenville, Illinois this 23rd day of September, 2024.

/s/ Mandi Zalewski Mandi Zalewski Secretary, Bensenville Community Public Library District

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Oct, 10, 2024)

462442 NOTICE OF

The Joint Review Board of the Village of Bensenville Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eleven, and Twelve will conduct a meeting beginning at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday October 24, 2024, in the Executive Conference Room at Bensenville Village Hall, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois, 60106. The purpose of this meeting is to review the financial activity within the TIF Districts during the fiscal year 2023 in accordance with the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11 et seq.

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER II, INTRODUCTION OF JRB MEMBERS

III. REVIEW OF MINUTES

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. OVERVIEW OF TIF ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS

VI. COMMENTS & QUESTIONS

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting held under the authority of the Village of Bensenville should contact the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center St., Bensenville, Illinois 60106, (630) 766-8200, at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

All interested parties may attend and will be heard at the Public Hearing. Written comments will be accepted by the Community & Economic Development Department through October 24 until 12:00 P.M.

Office of the Village Clerk Village of Bensenville

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Oct, 10, 2024) 462569

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ADDISON PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDIT REPORT

The Addison Public Library hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024 has been made by Sikich LLP, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for inspection on the library website and at the Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and between the hours of 1 pm and 5 pm on Sunday, except for holidays.

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Oct. 10, 2024) 462539

MECHANIC’S LIEN NOTICE

This notice is to enforce a Mechanic’s Lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et seq., and 901 et seq., against: Kmiecik Justin T for the following vehicle, 1989 BMW 750IL VIN number WBAGC8315K3056541, for the amount owed of $16,490.00. A sale will be held at Windy Auto Sales, 865 Fairway Dr., Bensenville, IL 60106 after October 11, 2024, unless redeemed by owner within 30 days of the date of the first publication of this notice.

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10 & 17, 2024) 461697

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NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79521 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 23, 2024, wherein the business firm of R FINANCIAL RECAP - RFR, 901 WARRENVILLE ROAD STE 100, LISLE, IL 60532 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows:

Renee T. Pavlik, 1148 Cordula Circle, Naperville, IL 60564.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 23RD day of SEPTEMBER, A.D .2024.

Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Oct. 3, 10 & 17, 2024) 462266

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79529 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 1, 2024 wherein the business firm of WEST CHICAGO HANDYMAN, 1025 SHADY LN., LOMBARD, IL 60148 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows:

Dwayne Bullock, 1025 Shady Ln., Lombard, IL 60148.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2024. Jean Kaczmarek

DuPage County Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Oct. 10, 17 & 24, 2024) 462438

NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO. 79526 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 wherein the business firm of SINGING FROM THE WINDOWS MUSIC THERAPY, 1018 EAST JACKSON STREET, LOMBARD, IL 60148 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: Allyson Greenenwald, 1018 East Jackson Street, Lombard, IL 60148. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 30TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2024.

Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk

(Published in The Lombardian Oct. 10, 17 & 24, 2024) 462580

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

Request of: Frank Joseph Friedman Case Number 2024MR000604

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from Frank Joseph Friedman to the new name of Frank Joseph Constantino. The court date will be held: DECEMBER 2, 2024 at 9:00 at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL in Courtroom 2007.

/s/ Frank Joseph Friedman Dated SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8085-947000

(Published in The Lombardian Oct. 10, 17 & 24, 2024) 462402

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

Request of: Katherine Ann Friedman Case Number 2024MR000604

LEGAL NOTICES

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from Katherine Ann Friedman to the new name of Katherine Ann Constantino. The court date will be held: DECEMBER 2, 2024 at 9:00 at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL in Courtroom 2007.

/s/ Katherine Ann Friedman Dated SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8085-946999

(Published in The Lombardian Oct. 10, 17 & 24, 2024) 462403

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

Request of: Nicole Ann Friedman Case Number 2024MR000604

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from Nicole Ann Friedman to the new name of Nicole Ann Constantino. The court date will be held: DECEMBER 2, 2024 at 9:00 at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL in Courtroom 2007.

/s/ Nicole Ann Friedman Dated SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8085-946998

(Published in The Lombardian Oct. 10, 17 & 24, 2024) 462404

VILLAGE OF LOMBARD NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR Rights-of-Way Tree Cyclic Pruning and Demand Pruning/Cabling

Time and Place of Opening Bids Notice is hereby given that the Village of Lombard, Illinois, acting through the Department of Public Works, will receive sealed bid proposals for Rights-of Way Tree Cycle Pruning and Demand Pruning/Cabling.

Bid proposals must be received prior to 9:30 a.m. October 25th, 2024, at the Public Works Department, 1051 S Hammerschmidt Avenue, Lombard, Illinois, 60148, marked “Attention: Eric Hendrickson” and at that time publicly opened and read aloud. Each proposal should be placed in a sealed envelope and labeled on the outside of the bid packet:

“This packet is in response to the Village of Lombard’s request for bids relative to: Bid #: PWO 25-19

Bid Description: Rights-of-Way Tree Cycle Pruning and Demand Pruning/ Cabling”

This is to assure that the bid is clearly identified as such. In addition, only sealed bids will be accepted. Any bid packets received after 9:30 AM on October 25th, 2024, will be returned to the bidder unopened.

Bid proposals for this project will be considered to determine the lowest responsible bidder. Judgment on the award of the contract shall be based not only on cost but also on past performance, experience, and ability to perform the work. The Village of Lombard reserves the right to accept the proposal deemed to be in its own best interest based on all of the above considerations and other considerations the law allows in determining the definition of ‘responsible bidder’. Bids will be acted upon by the President and Board of Trustees.

Description of Work

The proposed work is officially known as “Rights-of-Way Tree Cyclic Pruning and Demand Pruning/Cabling. The Village of Lombard is seeking a Contractor to perform both area-wide block- cyclic pruning in the winter of 2025 and pruning of individual parkway trees throughout

the Village of Lombard. The duration of the contract runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with an option for 2026 and 2027. Work will be on an as-needed basis. Unless otherwise stated, the specifications contained herein detail how the pruning work shall be accomplished for both types of pruning. This demand service may also include the installation of cabling systems when needed. All of the above, as well as other project details, are further described in the contract documents for the said work as prepared by the Village of Lombard.

Qualification of Bidders

Bidders shall:

• Have adequate equipment and employ adequate staff to accomplish the work specified.

• Have an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist on site supervising the work daily.

• Have a minimum of three (3) successful municipal pruning projects (s) in northeast Illinois (Cook, DuPage, McHenry, Lake, Kane, Kendall, Will, or DeKalb Counties) completed with the last five (5) years.

• Be able to document and provide current references for the above.

Availability of Contract Documents

Bid specifications and specific instructions to bidders may be requested electronically at http://www.villageoflombard.org/bids. All questions concerning the bid document or specifications must be submitted in writing to Eric Hendrickson, Forestry and Urban Landscaping Supervisor (hendricksone@villageoflombard.org) at or before 11:00 AM, October 21, 2024. A written response will then be provided to all known bidders via email and made available to the public by posting to the Village website. No interpretations, clarifications or addenda will be issued after October 21, 2024, four days prior to the scheduled bid opening. Any questions submitted after that date will not be answered. Please include your email address when picking up a bid packet in the case any addenda is issued.

REJECTION OF BIDS

The Village reserves the right to defer the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days after the date bids are received, and accept or reject any or all proposals, and waive technicalities.

Village of Lombard, Illinois

By: Elizabeth Brezinski Village Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Oct. 10, 2024) 462490

VILLAGE OF LOMBARD NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR PARKWAY, TURF AND LANDSCAPE RESTORATION

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Lombard, Illinois, acting through the Department of Public Works, will receive sealed bid proposals for PARKWAY, TURF AND LANDSCAPE RESTORATION

Bid proposals must be received prior to 9:00 a.m. October 25th, 2024, at the Public Works Department, 1051 S Hammerschmidt Avenue, Lombard, Illinois, 60148, marked “Attention: Eric Hendrickson” and at that time publicly opened and read aloud. Each proposal should be placed in a sealed envelope and labeled on the outside of the bid packet:

“This packet is in response to the Village of Lombard’s request for bids relative to: Bid #: PWO 25-17B

Bid Description: Parkway, Turf, & Landscape Restoration”

This is to ensure that the bid is clearly identified as such. In addition, only sealed bids will be accepted.

Description of Work

The proposed work is officially known as Parkway, Turf, & Landscape Restoration. The Village of Lombard is seek-

ing a Contractor to perform soil and seed restoration of locations throughout the Village of Lombard where an underground utility dig or stump grinding operation were performed by the Village or our contractors, starting in Spring 2025. The duration of the contract is from March 1, 2025, to November 1, 2025, with options for 2026 and 2027. All of the above, as well as other project details, are further described in the contract documents for said work as prepared by the Village of Lombard.

Qualification of Bidders

Bidders shall: Have adequate equipment and employ adequate staff to accomplish the work specified. Be able to document and provide current references for the above.

Availability of Contract Documents

Bid specifications and specific instructions to bidders may be requested electronically at http://www.villageoflombard. org/bids. All questions concerning the bid document or specifications must be submitted in writing to Eric Hendrickson, Forestry and Urban Landscaping Supervisor (hendricksone@ villageoflombard.org) on or before October 21, 2024. A written response will then be provided to all known bidders and made available to the public by posting to the Village website. No interpretations, clarifications or addenda will be issued after October 16, 2023, four days prior to the scheduled bid opening. Any questions submitted after that date will not be answered. Please include your email address when picking up a bid packet in case any addenda is issued.

Bid proposals for this project will be considered to determine the lowest responsible bidder. Judgment on the award of the contract shall be based not only on cost but also on past performance, experience, and ability to perform the work. The Village of Lombard reserves the right to accept the proposal deemed to be in its own best interest based on all of the above considerations and other considerations the law allows in determining the definition of ‘responsible bidder’. Bids will be acted upon by the President and Board of Trustees.

REJECTION OF BIDS

The Village reserves the right to defer the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days after the date bids are received, and accept or reject any or all proposals, and waive technicalities.

Village of Lombard, Illinois

Elizabeth Brezinski Village Clerk (Published in The Lombardian Oct. 10, 2024)

462491

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF LOMBARD PROPOSED FY 2025 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

The Village of Lombard will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Avenue, Lombard, Illinois for the purpose of hearing written and oral comments from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025.

A copy of the proposed FY 2025 budget has been available since September 18, 2024 at the Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Avenue, Lombard, Illinois during normal business hours and on the Village of Lombard’s website www.villageoflombard.org, and will remain available for public inspection up to the time of the public hearing.

All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and may present either written or oral comments. Written comments should be addressed to Timothy Sexton, Director of Finance, Village of Lombard, 255 E. Wilson Avenue, Lombard, Illinois

ELIZABETH BREZINSKI Village Clerk Village of Lombard (Published in The Lombardian Oct. 10, 2024)

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Never Known to Fail Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the Son of God.

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

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

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

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

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

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