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A season to remember

Homecoming parade

Play at the plate Graduation day at Willowbrook

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

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 Sat

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

Earlier this year, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced that girls flag football would become the 32nd sport to hold an IHSA state series. The IHSA selected Willowbrook High School as the host site for the inaugural IHSA state finals in the sport. The first IHSA state event in girls flag football took place at Willowbrook on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19. Friday’s action included four quarterfinal games featuring the state’s eight sectional champions. Willowbrook’s team earned a berth in the state quarterfinals when it won the title at the Streamwood Sectional on Oct. 16. The Warriors defeated West Aurora 16-0 in the sectional’s championship game.

Willowbrook High School celebrated its homecoming last week. The week’s spe cial 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

Willowbrook’s team is pictured with its sectional plaque after last week’s win over West Aurora. The Warriors’ bid for an IHSA state title ended with Friday night’s 13-8 loss to Whitney Young in a quarterfinal battle. Willowbrook finished its 2024 season with a record of 21-6. Palatine’s Fremd High School won the IHSA state title on Saturday afternoon, defeating Rockford’s Guilford High School 24-12 in the championship game in Villa Park. Whitney Young defeated Bradley-Bourbonnais 35-8 in the third-place contest. The IHSA state series in girls flag football will return to Willowbrook in 2025 and 2026.

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Christmas Mart on Maple Street to be held Nov. 2

The Lombard Historical Society is preparing for Christmas and invites the public to shop, eat and enjoy the holiday decorations at the annual Lombard Christmas Mart on Maple Street.

The 14th annual Christmas Mart, Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is a wonderful opportunity to shop for unique gifts from over 100 artists, crafters and vendors ready to sell their one-of-a-kind creations in the churches on Maple Street, as well as at the Lombard Historical Society (LHS).

Free admission and parking for all Christmas Mart locations. For more information about these events, visit lombardhistory.org, email info@ lombardhistory.org, or call 630-6291885.

Unique Lombard branded items are the specialty of the Lombard Historical Society Lilac Emporium Gift Shop. Find lilac scented bath bombs, luxury soaps, aromatic candles, fashion scarves and jewelry, sweatshirts, tee shirts, baby items and more.

The Lombard Historical Society is excited to announce the release

of its exclusive 2024 holiday brass ornament, celebrating the beauty of Lilacia Park. Designed and crafted by Beacon Design, this stunning ornament captures the charm and spirit of one of Lombard’s most beloved landmarks.

This limited-edition ornament is a thoughtful gift for friends and family. With only 300 available, this is a truly unique keepsake that will be cherished for years to come. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Ornaments will be available to the general public on Nov. 2 at the Christmas Mart event.

The churches participating in the 2024 Christmas Mart on Maple Street include St. John’s Lutheran Church, The First Church of Lombard, the Lombard Bible Church and the First United Methodist Church.

Churches offering hot lunches include the First Church of Lombard, at 220 South Main Street. They will have over 30 crafters and vendors as well as sloppy joes and homemade pies. Park in the First Church lot off of Ash Street (behind the church) and enter through one of two doors: From the church parking lot or from Maple Street (next to the Chapel).

In addition to great food and vendors, there will be tours of the historic Maple Street Chapel.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Craft Show takes place in its school gym at 220 S. Lincoln Street. The show features over 30 crafters and vendors as well as a bake sale and lunch. Shoppers can enter via door number one, which is just off the brick patio on Lincoln (facing Maple). Parking is all along Lincoln Street, as well as the large parking lot on the northeast corner of Lincoln and Ash.

DuPage County Sheriff’s Office cautions residents about ruse-style crimes

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office issued a message to recent message to county residents to alert them about ruse-style crimes.

“We want to keep our community safe, so please be aware of a recent uptick in ruse-style crimes,” stated the message from the sheriff’s office. “Offenders are using deceptive tactics to get the victim to exit their homes, by posing as utility or city employees, to gain entry.”

According to the sheriff’s office the criminals who engage in rusestyle crimes often work in groups and target elderly residents. “Other common ruses include offers for

driveway repaving, asphalt, cement work, and various home repairs,” the recent message noted.

The sheriff’s office issued the following tips to residents to protect themselves from ruse-style crimes:

• Always verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a worker before allowing them into your home.

• Ask for official identification. Check with the utility company or city office if you are unsure of someone’s identity.

• Report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement. If you live in unincorporated DuPage

County, call 630-407-2400.

• Lock your vehicles, lock your garages, and make sure your home is secure

• Ring Video Doorbells can be a good deterrent. A doorbell camera allows you to see who is at your door without opening it.

• Educate neighbors: Share information about potential scams with your neighbors so they can also stay alert.

“Stay vigilant and look out for your neighbors,” concluded the recent message from the sheriff’s office. “Let’s keep DuPage County safe together!”

The First United Methodist Church, 155 S. Main Street, will have 36 crafters and a fresh bakery room with additional crafters. We offer a hot lunch for purchase. Please park in our lot off Maple Street and enter through the Carriage House door. If you are walking, you may enter off Main Street in the front of the church.

Lombard Bible Church, at 111 South Park Avenue, will have both vendors and crafters. Enter in door number two and park in the lot shared with the medical center.

Calvary Episcopal Church, at 105 West Maple Street, will have both vendors and crafters.

Submit your Passport to receive prizes.

• First prize is a free night at the Westin Chicago Lombard.

• Other sponsors include Rebel Kitchen and Bar, Purple Manatee Resale, JL Vintage Odds and Ends, Bob James Magic, and Fairy Tales.

• Other prizes include a basket with carefully curated items from the Lombard Historical Society Lilac Emporium Gift Shop.

GoFundMe page set up for Del Fischer Owner of Fischer Farm battling Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Del Fischer, the owner of Fischer Farm—one of the oldest homesteads in DuPage County—has been battling Guillain-Barré Syndrome since mid-July. This condition has left him paralyzed and unable to work. Del was diagnosed while on vacation in Georgia, where he remained under care.

Del’s wife, Donna, who runs their Bensenville farm, is also recovering from health issues, leaving them both unable to manage the farm or cover medical bills. The Fischer family is asking for help to pay for medical equipment not covered by insurance as they prepared to bring him home on Oct. 17.

An update posted recently by Donna reads: “We have been so blessed with all the people helping us out in the GoFundMe page and other ways as well as this past Saturday (Oct. 12) when 60 people went to our house and helped our kids in their decision to get the place cleaned up and looking great for Del since he hasn’t been home in over three months.”

Over $18,000 has been raised so far, with a goal of $50,000. Donations can be made by visiting the GoFundMe page at: www.gofundme. com/f/help-del-and-donna-fischerthrough-this-crisis?cdn-cache=0

Voters consider ballot questions on reproductive health, tax reform, election interference

Results are nonbinding, but lawmakers may consider them when proposing policy

By Andrew Adams Capitol news illinois

Lawmakers in Illinois are asking voters to weigh in on three hot-button issues on their ballots this year: election interference, income taxes and reproductive health care.

Voters in Illinois are being posed three “advisory” questions that ask voters whether they support a specific policy but aren’t legally binding. Lawmakers may take the results into account when considering what policies to advocate for in future legislative sessions.

The three questions, as they appear on ballots, are:

• Should any candidate appearing on the Illinois ballot for federal, State, or local office be subject to civil penalties if the candidate inter-

feres or attempts to interfere with an election worker’s official duties?

• Should the Illinois Constitution be amended to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1,000,000 for the purpose of dedicating funds raised to property tax relief?

• Should all medically appropriate assisted reproductive treatments, including, but not limited to, in vitro fertilization, be covered by any health insurance plan in Illinois that provides coverage for pregnancy benefits, without limitation on the number of treatments?

These questions are being asked because lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2412 in early May, instructing

Appellate Court affirms 50-year sentence for Juan Calderon

Juan Calderon

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that the Third District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the 50year sentence of Juan Calderon for the 2018 murder of 26-year-old Alexander Nicolas of West Chicago.

In his appeal of his conviction for first degree murder, Calderon claimed that his attorney was ineffective for failing to object to accountability jury instructions. Calderon also claimed that the Trial Court erred in admitting statements from his co-defendant and erred in imposing a 50-year sentence.

On Nov. 9, 2018, at approximate-

ly 7:34 a.m., West Chicago police responded to a 911 call of a man found lying on the ground in the 600 block of E. Forest Ave. Upon their arrival, officers found Nicolas lying face up with blood coming from the back of his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Following an investigation, authorities learned that at approximately 11:19 p.m., the previous night, Nicolas was near his vehicle on E. Forest Avenue when he was approached by Calderon and another man, Emelio Guillen.

The two men physically attacked and ultimately shot Nicolas in the head with Guillen giving the order to shoot Nicolas and Calderon shooting Nicolas in the head. After killing Nicolas, the men got into Guillen’s car and fled the scene.

Villa Park briefs

Villa Park Junior Women’s Club to hold its Trick Or Trot 5K Run/Walk on Saturday

The Villa Park Junior Women’s Club (VPJWC) will hold its annual Trick Or Trot 5K Run/Walk and Little Devil 1K Dash this Saturday, Oct.

26. The start line for both events is on the Illinois Prairie Path, near the Rugaard Gazebo. The gazebo is located near the intersection of Ardmore Avenue and Park Boulevard.

All participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.

The 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) run/ walk will begin at 9 a.m. The 1-kilometer dash (for kids 12 and under)

In September 2022, following a three-day trial, a jury found Calderon guilty of first-degree murder.

On Feb. 3, 2023, Judge Michael Reidy sentenced Calderon to 50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

In its decision, the Appellate Court rejected Calderon’s claims and found that at trial, “all the relevant factors favored a finding of accountability and, therefore, supported submitting the accountability instruction to the jury” and that “defense counsel was not ineffective for failing to object.”

The Appellate Court also rejected Calderon’s claims that statements made by co-defendant Guillen were inadmissible hearsay, finding that “the court determined the State proved the existence of a conspiracy and allowed

will start at 9:45 a.m.

To pre-register for the run/walk or the dash for kids, visit the Villa Park Junior Women’s Club’s website at villaparkwomensclub.com.

Race-day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.

The Villa Park Junior Women’s Club is a service and social club focused on the safety, morale and wel-

Police brighten a child’s birthday

Villa Park police officers helped Iker Ochoa celebrate his ninth birthday last week with a touching gift. Iker rode his brand-new bicycle to a local dollar store on his birthday—Tuesday, Oct. 15. The bicycle was a birthday gift from his parents. Unfortunately, someone stole Iker’s new bike while he was in the store. After exiting the store and seeing that his bike was gone, Iker ran home and told his father, who then contacted the Villa Park Police Department. Villa Park officers on the night shift searched for Iker’s bike, but were unable to find it. Those officers then went the extra mile, getting a new bike for Iker. A few hours after the theft, the officers surprised Iker with the new bike, along with a lock to keep it safe. The story was featured on the WGN-TV News on Oct. 16.

the statement to be admitted and we cannot say that decision was an abuse of the court’s discretion.”

The Appellate Court also found that the Court did not err in sentencing the defendant.

“I thank the Appellate Court for their thorough analysis of this case and their finding that Mr. Calderon received a fair trial,” Berlin said.

“The Appellate Court’s decision ensures that Mr. Calderon will not receive a new trial and his conviction and 50-year sentence for first degree murder will stand.”

Justice Hettel delivered the judgment of the Court with Justice Brennan and Justice Albrecht concurring.

Calderon’s appeal was defended by Amy Watroba of the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Criminal Appeals Division.

fare of the village and its residents. The club’s mission is to make a difference in the lives of those who live, work and play in the community.

The Trick Or Trot/Little Devil Dash is one of the club’s main fundraising events.

All proceeds from Saturday’s event will benefit the charities, organizations and families supported by the Villa Park Junior Women’s Club.

Villa Park Post 2801 hosts Fabulous 50’s Patriotic Sock Hop on Saturday evening

Join the Villa Park Post 2801 VFW, located at 39 E. St. Charles Road, for a night of nostalgia and fun at its Fabulous 50’s Patriotic Sock Hop from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

For just $10, enjoy a delicious hot dog and chips while you dance the night away to classic 1950s hits performed by The Difference.

Get into the spirit with our costume contests featuring categories for the best 50s era outfit, most patriotic attire, and best socks! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes in our raffles. Put on your dancing shoes and celebrate with us—it’s going to be a blast!

For more information, call 331425-2829.

Village of Villa Park offers free leaf and brush collection for the next seven weeks

The Village of Villa Park is pleased to offer free leaf collection service to village residents for the next seven weeks, from the current week that began Monday, Oct. 21, through the week ending Friday, Dec. 6.

Residents can dispose of unlimited Kraft paper bags and approved containers (up to 35 gallons and 50 pounds) of leaves without needing yard waste disposal stickers. Brush must be tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet and not larger than 18 inches in diameter. No limbs over 4 inches in diameter will be accepted.

Yard waste stickers are not required for the disposal of brush bundles.

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Opinion

Slices of life

Talk about grief

There has been a lot written about grief.

I’ve contributed my fair share, because it’s a topic I’ve lived up close and personal.

“Write what you know.”

Some of the best advice ever given.

“Even if you wish you didn’t know it.”

That’s the rest of the advice no one ever includes.

So I write about what I know, and although I wish I didn’t know it, I have become somewhat of an expert on grief. I’ve even awarded myself a PhD (Personally hate Dying) in grief, but don’t tell anyone affiliated with a college or university.

Sometimes, I think this scares people - this speaking of and alluding to death.

(How morbid!)

They say that most people’s number one fear is public speaking. Ha! I beg to differ.

We are, my friends, universally afraid of death - and not necessarily our own death, because many of us believe something better awaits us after this lifetime.

We are afraid of losing the people we love. We are so afraid we can’t even let ourselves think about the topic. I can’t and I’ve already found myself at the front of the line for the grief carousel.

Round and round it goes…

But I still have more to lose and I don’t want to consider adding to the the already fulfilled portion of grief in my life. I don’t want to bring it into focus in any sense of my reality or thought processes. I don’t want to go there.

And I think that’s mostly okay. To worry about and put your focus on losing that which is most dear to you, does no good. It causes anxiety and stress and we all have too much of those things already.

I, for one, am seeking peace, not stress.

But what, then, do we do with the people around us who have experienced a significant loss? Their existence serves as a reminder of what could happen to us. God-awful.

Grief is one of the most universal, the most real of the realities that we all will deal with at some time in our lifetime and yet it is one of the most universal topics we choose to avoid.

I never talked to my husband about

By Jill Pertler Columnist

one of us dying - not in the serious sense. We joked about caskets and cremation, but always with a jovial attitude. We were young; there wasn’t a need for such a difficult conversation.

And then he got sick and we still didn’t approach the topic. It was a brief illness, so to our defense, we didn’t have much time to process what was happening. We talked about him “beating it.” All our conversations centered around a future - when he got better. Even at the very end. And then it was too late.

In this, I suppose we were weak. Or at least in denial. For sure in denial. Or perhaps a better word choice might be hopeful.

Even today, I’m not sure.

My best advice: Talk about it before it is relevant. Before time is short. Talk about the nitty gritty details that no one wants to face because if you don’t, you will regret it, because those details involve important decisions and you truly do not want to have to make them alone. You don’t want to guess.

None of us wants to consider grief, but just about all of us will experience it on a significant level at some point. You can never ready yourself for it, but you can ready yourself with information about your loved ones— about their wishes, their beliefs, their feelings, their vision of you going forward.

It’s not the most pleasant of conversations. I understand that. But consider the alternative, and then consider living that out with all the regrets it might include.

I think about that every day.

So have the talk, please. Do it for me.

Better yet, do it for someone you love.

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Halloween special: Scribe steps out of the shadows, lists 10 favorite horror movies

Editor’s note: Previously published columns by Mike Sandrolini are being re-published periodically on the Opinion page. This column was originally published in 2015.

I was weaned on Creature Features, Dark Shadows and Svengoolie (who is still making jokes about Berwyn on MeTV these days) so my interest in movies involving things that go bump in the night—and even bump in daylight— goes way back.

The following list of my 10 favorite horror movies is top-heavy with vampire flicks … a fascination that can be traced to my childhood days, hurrying home after school to watch Dark Shadows just to see who Collinwood’s resident vampire, Barnabas Collins, would sink his teeth into next.

10. The Wolf Man (1941)—I always felt sorry for poor Lawrence Talbot, the wolf man in this classic film played by Lon Chaney Jr. He was a werewolf with a conscience, so to speak. He dreaded seeing the full moon and wanted no part of morphing into a hairy, growling creature with claws and protruding canines on the prowl for his next victim.

9. Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968)—I’m a big fan of the horror movie classics produced in the 1950s, ’60s and into the ’70s by Hammer Films, particularly Hammer’s nine Dracula flicks that star Christopher Lee as Dracula and Peter Cushing in the role of Dracula’s nemesis, Dr. Van Helsing. This one is probably the best of the bunch.

8. The Amityville Horror (1979)—Let’s put it this way: If my eardrums ever came in contact with a menacing voice repeatedly telling me to “Get out!” of my place of residence—and supernatural forces that start acting up precisely at 3:15

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in the morning—I’m not sticking around.

7. The Omen (1976)—Little Damien is born into the world as the antichrist—with the number 666 planted on his scalp, to boot—and he just can’t help himself. Anyone who’s on the verge of figuring out who he really is eventually falls victim to a mysterious or sudden death. The 6-year-old Damien’s sinister grin near the end of the film is arguably one of the most classic scenes in horror movie history.

6. Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter (2012)—We were all taught in history class that Honest Abe saved the union, issued the Emancipation Proclamation and got the 13th Amendment passed. Well, here’s some revisionist history: Our nation’s 16th president moonlighted as a vampire hunter. And that axe he used as a champion rail-splitter was actually silver-coated and served a dual purpose: destroying vampires.

5. Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)—Director Francis Ford Coppola’s spin on the classic vampire tale is well-done, with an all-star cast that includes Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Gary Oldman as the count and Anthony Hopkins as Van Helsing (leading one to speculate that Hopkins has had a role in every movie that’s ever been produced).

4. Fright Night (1985) Although listed as a horror/comedy, Fright Night had terrific special effects for its era and was downright chilling with Chris Sarandon as Jerry Dandridge. Dandridge makes the move to suburbia, next door

to a teen-ager, Charley Brewster, and Charley’s mother. Charley soon discovers that Dandridge is a vampire, and implores the help of Peter Vincent, a TV vampire hunter, to rid the town of this undead, fangbearing fiend.

3. House of Dark Shadows (1970)—When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for this full-length feature film, which mirrored the TV series plot, to hit the big screen. Barnabas Collins, turned into a vampire in the late 1700s by a jilted lover, Angelique (who happens to be a witch), is released from his coffin 175 years later and returns to the Collinwood Mansion, passing himself off as a cousin from England. There, he meets Maggie Evans, who resembles his fiancée from the back in the day, Josette DuPres, and the “courtship” begins.

2. Blacula (1972)—The late William Marshall stars as Prince Mamuwalde, who is turned into a blood-sucking creature of the night by Dracula himself in the 18th century. Drac deems him “Blacula” after putting the bite on him and locking him inside a coffin, where he lay for two centuries until being accidentally released from his tomb. After his release, Blacula, as you might expect, is a bit thirsty.

1. Salem’s Lot (1979 and 2004)—There’s a movie version of Salem’s Lot—an adaptation of the novel by Stephen King—but it was first broadcast as a TV miniseries that starred David Soul (from Starsky and Hutch; remember him?) and Lance Kerwin. TNT remade the mini-series in 2004, with Rob Lowe in the lead role. If you’ve seen Salem’s Lot, then you can skip the following public service announcement: Leave your bedroom windows closed after going to bed, no matter how much a shadowy figure floating outside with glowing eyes and fangs taps on the window and beckons you to let him in.

I want to thank the man who got my attention last week, while stopped at a light on southbound Main Street, to let me know my brake lights were out. I was lucky enough to be near my mechanic’s shop, and it turned out to be both bulbs. Go figure. At least the brake light in the rear window was functioning. Thank you again, as I might have found out the hard way; when someone rear-ended me.

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Hi, what is going on in Lombard with the 7-Elevens? The one on Crescent has been closed now. I see the one on Westmore and the one on Main and Madison are also shut down. What is going on in this town?

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Yeah, this is Lombard calling regarding the Pinnacle project over on Westmore Avenue. I just don’t really understand why the people in that neighborhood are against that project. That whole area, whatever was there before has always been a huge eyesore coming into Lombard going down the street when you stop at that light. I think it’s a great thing to add to the neighborhood, with the new houses. Thank you.

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There is an old adage that says keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. Trump did just that and we were not involved in any wars during his term of office. So those of you who are complaining about his relationship with Putin and other leaders in the world, maybe give this a second look because Biden couldn’t avoid it. I have these words, Ukraine and the Middle East; both of those are on the Biden Harris administration. Thank you.

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On Sept. 30, our Congress passed a bipartisan budget resolution to keep the federal government op-

erating until Dec. 20. At that time FEMA’s disaster relief fund had a deficit of nearly $2 billion. In the House it passed 341-82, and the Senate passed it 78-18. All Democrats voted for passage. One hundred Republicans voted no to shut down the government, including funding for FEMA. Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene struck and the devastation and loss of life in mostly “red states” is catastrophic. Twenty-nine representatives in those states that were most affected by Helene voted no against funding for FEMA. These members of Congress are often the first in line to ask for federal funds, and then take credit when their constituents receive the money. As I wrote this, Hurricane Milton was gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and was heading toward Florida. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump is claiming that climate change is a hoax or a scam. “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” (Winston Churchill 1948) * * *

The Oct. 10 letter titled “America rapidly running down the road to ruin.” My first question is: what (planet) has she (the letter’s author) been residing on for the past seven-plus years since Trump hijacked the GOP from those who desired a true two-party system with a Republican Party that traditionally sought governance based on the Constitution and governance in a somewhat conservative vein; yet serving all the citizens in this country? As a lifelong Republican being somewhat right of center, I can no longer support this party that continues to kiss the backside of someone who spews tens of thousands of lies, rules in a way that only favors himself and is an indicted felon, treats others, especially ladies such as Ms. Fawell, handicapped individuals and those that have truly

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sacrificed for this country, in despicable ways, and ran businesses often in questionable ways. Cheating others and fighting frivolous lawsuits when beneficial to him, and cheating on those women he married. Trump was a major reason this country now finds itself in the quandary it is today and it will only get worse if he is reelected. How in the world can Ms. Fawell support such a despicable individual?

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I heard Cackling Kamala on the news shouting about how the American people are exhausted with Trump’s gas lighting. Give me a break! Kamala and Biden and the Democrats and their many accomplices in the media on CNN and MSNBC never pass up an opportunity to gas light Trump and conservatives every chance they get, and they’ve been doing it for years.

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What do you call someone who is hateful, ignorant, dishonest, conniving, vengeful, spiteful, abrasive, hypocritical, deceitful, unfeeling, arrogant, a habitual liar, disrespectful, intolerant, melodramatic, self-centered, overbearing, conceited, abusive and a convicted criminal? If Donald Trump is elected in November, you call him Mr. President.

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I watched some of the interview Kamala Harris had on Fox with Bret Baier. She showed up 15 minutes late. She completely dodged a question about how many illegal immigrants she and the Biden administration estimated they have released into the country over the last three-and-half years. Her response. Quote, “We have a broken immigration system that needs to be fixed.” She keeps talking about a border security bill that should have been passed nine months ago. Hey, Kamala, if you really wanted to fix the border, why didn’t you try to pass an immigration bill in Congress when you and Biden first took office? The Democrats had control of both the House and Senate. You could have cast the deciding vote in the Senate in case of a tie. One more thing. You could have kept Trump’s executive orders in place that restricted immigration. Instead, you and Biden got rid of them. The immigration system is broken because of you and Sleepy Joe!

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This is the first election year where I have made it a point to watch all of the presidential/vice-presidential debates. In the past I would just say to myself, “I’ll hear about it in the morning.” This election is too

Coming events

Blood drive in 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. With all drives, bring a photo ID; appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. Call 800-7TO-GIVE or visit www.versiti. org/IL to schedule.

VFW sock hop Oct. 26

Join the Villa Park Post 2801 VFW,

important. The Fox interview with Harris was very revealing and confirmed what I’ve seen before this cycle; Harris would not answer direct questions about her past performance in her current office. Not one. She said nothing to defend her performance record. She continuously backtracked/punted to “Trump this, Trump that,” with many of her references actually irrelevant. That seems to be all she has to back in to. Pretty pathetic. I do not like Mr. Trump as a person. He can be a despicable human being, yet not a “polished politician,” which on that I give him credit for. However, I love my country more than I may dislike one’s personality. He gets things done. He has the guts to move morally forward and work towards our country’s betterment. He doesn’t have to do this. If the major issues are dissected and parsed, there is no question that Trump, like him or not, is the only viable candidate we have.

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Hey, maybe all these insurance companies should quit wasting our money trying to put out some funny commercials, and take some of that money and pay the people who lost all their stuff in hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires and all that.

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Hi this is Lombard calling with regard to a firehouse being built or installed where the current police station is. I think is a bad idea. We have so many families and children walking around in that area, and scooters and bicycles going up and down Hammerschmidt, Central, Wilson, and it appears to be very dangerous. I think there would be a better place for a firehouse than in a dense residential community. What do we think?

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Kamala Harris did not earn the Democrat Party’s nomination for president this year. Four years ago, her campaign for the 2020 nomination imploded. It’s no surprise that her 2024 campaign is struggling. She’s not that impressive. She gives poor performances in friendly interviews. She can’t think on her feet. Now she needs help from Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. I’m not sure their assistance on the campaign trail will do much good. What has she accomplished? Not much, and her home state of California is a basket case. If you’re living in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia, do you really want someone to do to your state what they’ve done to California?

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Kudos to the contributor in the

Oct. 17 Speak Out issue challenging beliefs that government/media claims that crime is down. These numbers are usually based on FBI numbers reported by municipalities. However, many municipalities do not report crime numbers to the FBI, nor are they required to do so. Additionally, back in the day, when a person wanted to report a crime, the local police would send a cruiser to the complainant’s residence/business to file a report. Now due to reduced funding, staffing and resource reduction, the local law enforcement may request/require the complainant(s) to come to the local police station to file a report of a crime. For some that is too much of a bother to file a report, thus the crime goes unreported. Crime in this country is being vastly unreported, ignored or both. Advice—if you like it, lock it. Be aware of your situational surroundings. Acquire and get trained in firearms or other non-fatal self defense techniques. Get a CCL license. Stay off your cell phone when in vulnerable environments. Look around, be alert and cognizant. Don’t be a victim.

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It was reported last week that Donald Trump’s God Bless the USA Bibles were printed and imported from China for about $3 each. This grifter sells each book for $59.99 ($1,000 for a signed copy.) Good thing for his minions that the Trump tariffs aren’t in place yet, otherwise they would have to pay 10-25 percent more.

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It’s three weeks before the election and Trump is already saying it’s rigged, and there will not be a peaceful transfer of power; yes, he really said this already! It’s too bad that our military is already gearing up for this to happen. People will die and hundreds will be injured, all because Trump is so immature that he believes he never loses, even the last election. He did slip up in one interview and nearly admitted he lost in 2020. If you go to his rally, I hope you like his choice of music. It’s the only thing you’ll hear that is real. * * * The election is soon, so early vote or vote in person. Don’t recommend by mail because it is usually counted later. If you are only interested in referendums, they usually have referendum only forms. I see the Village of Lombard wants a new police station and the old police station could become a firehouse. We are still paying for the library. I’m a senior and can’t afford more taxes. My house is 60 years old and I would love a new house too!

39 E. St. Charles Road, for a night of nostalgia and fun at its Fabu-lous 50’s Patriotic Sock Hop from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. For just $10, enjoy a delicious hot dog and chips while you dance the night away to classic 1950s hits performed by The Difference. Get into the spirit with our costume contests featuring categories for the best 50s era outfit, most patriotic attire, and best socks! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes in our raffles. For more information, call 331-425-2829.

Plum Library genealogy club to meet Oct. 28

On Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., join the Helen Plum Library Genealogy Club for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls. This program will be in-person and held in the Conference Room (2nd floor). Registration is required at https:// www.helenplum.org/event/genealogy-club-56881.

out& about Jane Charmelo

Lombard Fire Department program brings joy to critically ill children

Project Fire Buddies started with one suburban department, now in nine states

Mike Lurquin knows what it is like to be in the hospital for a lengthy stay, so he can relate to what other children are going through—and how some special visitors can make all the difference.

The Lombard Fire Department firefighter/paramedic helped launch a Lombard chapter of Project Fire Buddies, which has now brought some joy to three local kids.

As Lurquin tells it, he had a friend working in the Oak Forest Fire Department, and learned that they started an initiative called Project Fire Buddies.

It began in 2016 with one of the department’s personnel, Kurt DeGroot—and with the support of others—who saw a need to bring some happiness to local critically or terminally ill children, by visiting their homes, arranging fire station visits and bringing presents for birthdays and holidays, with sirens blaring and lights flashing—which seem to be a natural delight for young children.

“I followed it on Facebook,” Lurquin recalled, and he saw how it “grew to be really, really big.”

As he watched Project Fire Buddies expand to some of the neighboring communities, he found out that “Their goal was to spread it.”

That was enough for Lurquin to consider the idea of forming a Lombard chapter, in collaboration with the department’s local union #3009, saying of the union, “They were on board right away. They are also involved.”

The project also got the blessing of Fire Chief Rick Sander, he credited. “He was a hundred percent on board.”

The Lombard chapter was made official in December 2022, Lurquin, now the chapter president, said, and has become one of over 100 chapters that has reached nine states.

So far Lombard has worked with three local children. The firefighter explained that “We kind of rely on the local hospitals and the local schools. We leave brochures at the schools and hospitals.”

Lurquin said participating departments bring fire trucks, firefighters and other vehicles—with sirens and flashing lights—to visit sick children, or invite them to visit the fire station to see the equipment up close and personal.

“They can come visit the fire house or we can go visit them,” he added.

The adult Fire Buddies provide birthday and holiday gifts, tickets to concerts and special occasions, and may provide gift cards to parents who are experiencing a hardship, Lurquin narrated, so with the funds raised, “Everything goes back to our [child] Fire Buddies and their families.”

“The organization depends on their chapters to raise money,” he emphasized, so two fundraisers, in 2023, a Fire Chief Ale Tapping and a chili cook-off—both held at Lom-

Project Fire Buddies now has a chapter with the Lombard Fire Department, to help bring some happiness and smiles to a critically or terminally ill child, thanks to Firefighter/paramedic Mike Lurquin, who found out about the program through another fire department. In one photo (above), Fire Buddies participate in a chili cook-off to raise funds for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In another photo (below right), a child Fire Buddy gets a swimming pool, thanks to Project Fire Buddies.

bard’s Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery—helped raise funds for the organization. There is also a gala in February that is the project’s big fundraiser.

When asked why the firefighters are among those to participate in Project Fire Buddies, he didn’t hesitate when he responded: “Firefighters in general can have a big impact on communities, at least with kids.”

“Kids love being able to see all that [equipment] and get up close with it,” he added.

As for what Lurquin gets out of being a Fire Buddy, he said an early memory of being hospitalized for a long stay helped him develop empathy for kids going through similar medical circumstances.

“It’s rewarding, knowing you’re making an impact on these kids,” he continued. “You want to do the best you can for your community.”

For more information on Project Fire Buddies, visit projectfirebuddies.org.

Photos courtesy of Mike Lurquin Rock Valley Publishing

Coming events

‘Trunk or Treat’ at Community Presbyterian Free “Trunk or Treat” Sunday, Oct. 27, 3:30-5 p.m. at the church, 1111 E Madison, Lombard.

Villa Park Library programs

Firefly Family Theatre: “The Harvest Moon” Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. to welcome a new season with the Firefly Family Theatre. Watch the changing leaves, gather acorns with a silly squirrel, and experience all the sights and sounds of fall with Spark the Firefly in Firefly Grove. The show is about 40 minutes long and ideal for ages 2–7. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library’s website at

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www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Drop in at the Villa Park Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 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 including Kelly McFadden, a teacher of non-credit crochet classes at the College of DuPage. 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.

Versiti Blood Drive Nov. 7

The Versiti Blood Drive will be hosted by the Villa Park Public Li-

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state election officials to add them to ballots.

“All three of the questions deal with issues that are top of mind for voters or are issues that have been reported on in the news media,” bill sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, said in an interview this week.

The last time advisory questions were placed on Illinois ballots statewide was in 2014. That year, three questions were posed to voters: one concerning a potential increase to the state’s minimum wage, one concerning whether insurers should be required to cover prescription birth control and one concerning a tax on income over $1 million.

While Hoffman said he has “learned not to predict” how votes like this will go or how they will be used, he said that the 2014 vote “ultimately led to the passage of increasing the minimum wage.”

That measure passed in early 2019 after Gov. JB Pritzker made a personal appeal to lawmakers shortly after taking office.

This year’s advisory questions have generated little in the way of campaigning, but some Illinois politicians have voiced support.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn is touring the state to encourage a “Yes” vote on an increased tax for incomes over $1 million.

“It is important to let folks know that we do have a chance not only to vote for candidates, especially president, but we also have a chance in Illinois to vote on issues, issues that can make a difference in a family budget for years to come,” Quinn said at a recent Capitol news conference.

The referendum, in addition to being similar to an advisory question in 2014, echoes parts of a constitutional amendment that was put to voters in 2020.

That amendment would have repealed the state’s constitutional requirement for a flat income tax rate—a step that would still be necessary to implement the policy described in this year’s advisory question.

When voters went to the polls in 2020, they rejected the amendment – a bruising result for Gov. JB Pritzker, who gave $58 million of his personal fortune to a campaign in favor of the graduated income tax.

brary on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 2–6:30 pm. The blood drive will take place in the library parking lot at 305 S. Ardmore Ave. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment, visit our website at www.vppl.info or go to Versiti’s donor schedule portal at https:// donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/5608395. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Glenbard West presents ‘The Addams Family’ Glenbard West Theatre will present its fall musical, “The Addams Family,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 through

Other attempts at ballot measures

Some groups angled to get different questions on the ballot this year to no avail. Parents Matter Coalition, a conservative group launched late last year and backed by former Republican state Rep. Jeanne Ives, ran an unsuccessful signature-gathering campaign for a ballot question concerning parental disclosure for gender-affirming therapy and counseling.

That effort gathered only about 100,000 of roughly 328,000 needed signatures, according to Ives. But the group was ultimately preempted by the legislature because only three advisory questions may appear on a ballot in a given election.

At the time SB 2412 passed, Ives called it an “incredibly undemocratic way to defeat an electorate you oppose.”

In an interview with Capitol News Illinois, Ives again suggested that including three ballot questions was a way to quash her group’s effort.

“They didn’t wait to see if we even had the signatures,” Ives said, later noting that she intends to revive the effort and get the question on a future ballot.

Hoffman didn’t comment directly on Ives’ characterization of the questions, and instead said that they were selected because of an interest from the public.

“These three questions were on the forefront of the news media when we passed these,” Hoffman said.

Other lawmakers attempted to put constitutional amendments up for a vote, including proposals dealing with ethics reforms, guaranteeing hunting rights, voting qualifications and abortion.

In total, 34 constitutional amendments were introduced since the start of 2023 that could have appeared on this year’s ballot. They came mostly from Republicans, although five came from Democrats and one was introduced with bipartisan sponsorship.

None were considered in a legislative committee.

Other referendums around the state

Several counties will also weigh in on a local measure that is part of

Nov. 2 in the auditorium at Glenbard West High School, 670 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $14. Purchase tickets at https://search. seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/ glenbardwest/buy-tix.

GPS program Oct. 29

a broader secessionist movement in Illinois.

Voters in Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Iroquois, Jersey, Madison and Perry counties will be casting votes to opine on whether downstate counties should consider separating from Cook County to form a new state. Since 2019, at least 25 other counties out of Illinois’ 102 have posed similar questions to voters. With the addition of the seven counties considering the issue in 2024, about 10.9% of Illinois’ population outside of Cook County will have had the chance to vote on the issue since 2019.

In each of the counties that have already considered this, the results have leaned heavily in favor of separation. Between 70% and 83% of voters in those counties favor exploring a split from Cook County, according to Illinois Separation, a group that advocates for these referendums.

The proposal faces long odds of ever coming to fruition. It would require action in Springfield and in Congress and has only happened three times in American history. Kentucky broke from Virginia in 1792, Maine broke from Massachusetts in 1820 and West Virginia broke from Virginia in 1863.

Additionally, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul told Jersey County’s state’s attorney in a 2023 memo that he believed counties without home rule powers do not have the legal authority to secede from the state.

In May, at an unrelated event in Madison County, the largest county to consider the question so far, Gov. JB Pritzker said proposals like these “should not be on the ballot.”

“It shouldn’t be something that’s part of the lexicon and discussion of politicians,” he said. “We’re one state. We’re supporting each other.”

Other counties and municipalities have referendums about several issues.

For example, the village of Oak Park and Peoria County are considering switching to ranked choice voting for future elections. They also include routine referendums on levying new taxes for schools, fire districts and other local governments.

is outside and will run rain or shine. Visit lombardhistory.org to purchase tickets.

AM Connect Nov. 1

The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids” with author Melinda Wenner Moyer. Moyer is a distinguished and award-winning editor at Scientific American magazine. She is a former columnist at The New York Times Her first book, “How to Raise Kids,” earned a gold medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards. Moyer also writes a popular science-based parenting advice newsletter. This program will be presented at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, via Zoom. Go to the GPS Parent Series website for information and the links to these webinars. Please share information about these events 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 630942-7668.

Historic Cemetery Tour Oct. 26

Tour the Historic Lombard Cemetery located on Main Street during the day! Learn about the history of Lombard and the people who once lived here. This tour will also identify features of a Victorian cemetery that have fallen out of fashion. Tickets are $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Appropriate for ages 8+. Space is limited. The tour will last approximately 1 hour. Please note: The ground is uneven. This tour

Join the Lombard Chamber for this month’s informative topic led by Senya Casto: “Delivering WOW: Customer Service Tips for Success.” Senya is the director of sales for Fairfield Inn and Suites Lombard, with over seven years of experience in hospitality sales and revenue management. She is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives. Senya excels at creating memorable guest experiences and building strong client relationships. Friday Nov. 1, 7:30-9 a.m., Fairfield Inn & Suites, 645 W. North Ave., Lombard.

‘Great Read Series’ with CPS and COD Oct. 28

The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will partner with College of DuPage (COD) to host Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of “Gods of Jade and Shadow” on Monday, Oct. 28. The Great Read Series at COD is designed to provide students the chance to see themselves within literature, highlighting contemporary voices, and encouraging everyone to learn from and listen to a new perspective. Moreno-Garcia is the author of a number of critically acclaimed novels, including “Mexican Gothic” and “Velvet Was the Night.” This event will be held at 6 p.m. in room 2000 in the student resource center at COD. Go to www. gpsparentseries.org for information. 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.

Halftime performance

Members of Willowbrook High School’s marching band are pictured during the band’s halftime performance at last week’s varsity football game between the Warriors and the Morton Mustangs. Willowbrook defeated Morton 43-6 in the Oct. 17 contest, which took place on a Thursday night to accommodate the IHSA state tournament in girls flag football. That tournament took place in Willowbrook’s stadium on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19. Last week’s game against Morton was the Willowbrook football team’s final home game of its regular season. The Warriors can clinch a berth in the 2024 IHSA playoffs if they win this week’s regular-season finale at Leyden.

Stay well this winter: Vaccinate against COVID-19, flu, and RSV

To protect yourself and your family against COVID-19 and influenza (flu) this coming winter, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) strongly recommends everyone six months and older, especially people with chronic health conditions or who are pregnant, get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines this winter.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also spreads in the winter months. Like COVID-19 and flu, RSV causes a respiratory infection that can lead to severe illness and death. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends RSV vaccines for all adults ages 75 and older and adults ages 60-74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV.

There are two immunizations recommended to protect infants from severe RSV: a maternal RSV vaccine given during pregnancy, or an RSV antibody given to infants after birth.

“Everyone should make a plan to get the vaccines that offer the best protection for themselves and their families. For those at high risk of severe illness, including pregnant individuals, staying up to date with immunizations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV is one of the most effective steps to protect not just themselves, but also their newborns from potentially life-threatening complica-

tions,” said Adam Forker, executive director, DuPage County Health Department.

Vaccinating against COVID-19, flu, and RSV during pregnancy is important because it helps protect newborns during their most vulnerable months, when they are too young to be vaccinated.

Babies have a higher risk of severe illness and hospitalization in the first few months of life, and by getting vaccinated during pregnancy, mothers can pass on protective antibodies to their babies. The CDC reported in a study that from October 2022 to September 2023, 18 percent of infants hospitalized with COVID-19 had mothers who were vaccinated during pregnancy. This dropped to less than 5 percent from October 2023 to April 2024, showing that maternal vaccination is a key way to reduce hospitalizations and protect newborns from severe illness.

DCHD offers the updated COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines to eligible children through the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program. Call DCHD for questions about the availability of specific childhood vaccines or clinic schedules at (630) 682-7400.

Updated COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines are available through retail pharmacies and most doctor’s offices—visit www.vaccines.gov to find a location near you.

As we head into the colder months,

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. 15

A complainant at a store in the 1-100 block of E. St. Charles reported at 9:42 a.m. that an unknown suspect removed items from display shelves and left without paying.

Oct. 14

A complainant at a business in the 100 block of E. North reported at 9:15 p.m. that a suspect battered them.

Oct. 12

Alexander Soto, 20, of Addison, was charged with DUI and no insurance near N. Villa and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at 3:25 a.m.

Two victims in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt reported they were battered by a suspect.

DuPage County Stormwater Management accepting applications for water quality grant

The DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee is accepting grant proposals for projects aimed at improving the quality of the County’s waterways.

A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported at 5:35 p.m. they were having an argument with a subject in the parking lot. A second subject reportedly exited a vehicle and approached the complainant with a knife.

A complainant in the 1-100 block of E. St. Charles reported at 12:02 a.m. that they were battered by a suspect.

Oct. 11

A complainant near E. Madison and S. Ardmore reported they were battered by a suspect.

A complainant near N. Ardmore and W. Plymouth reported at 11:04 p.m. that an intoxicated suspect approached and threatened the complainant.

Oct. 10

Zaniah M. Brown, 19, of Chicago, was issued a citation for retail theft at a store in the 900 block of W. Route 83 at 7:56 p.m.

A complainant in the 500 block of N. Ardmore reported at 12:52 p.m. that their apartment was burglarized.

Identity theft, fraud

According to information provided by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported three incidents of identity theft or fraud in the village between Oct. 8 and Oct. 15.

remember to take these steps to prevent respiratory illnesses this winter: • stay up to date with immunizations: Stay up to date with the immunizations that are recommended for you.

• Practice good hygiene: Practice good hygiene by covering your coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing your hands often, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.

• Take steps for cleaner air: This can mean bringing in fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors. Virus particles do not build up in the air outdoors as much as they do indoors.

• Take precautions if you’re sick: Stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren’t better explained by another cause. These symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.

• Seek medical care promptly: Seek health care right away for testing and/or treatment if you believe you may have a respiratory virus (if you feel sick or tested positive for one) and you have risk factors for severe illness. If you have flu or COVID-19, treatment may be an option to make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time you are sick. Treatment needs to be started within a few days of when your symptoms begin.

In its 26th year, the Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant provides funding to projects exhibiting a regional water quality benefit, including restoration and green infrastructure projects.

“We are proud to be able to work with partners in DuPage County to continue to share costs for great projects that improve water quality,” said Jim Zay, chairman of the DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee.

“Many of these projects have offset the impacts of flooding, helping to make the county more resilient.”

Under the program, organizations and individuals may apply for reimbursement of up to 25 percent of costs for projects that improve water quality.

Since the grant program began in 2000, DuPage County has awarded approximately $6.6 million to 112 projects, such as permeable paver parking lots, green roofs, and native vegetation, with $300,000 awarded annually.

Applicants may apply virtually through a WQIP Grant Application portal.

The application deadline is Jan. 3, 2025.

To access the portal and download the WQIP Grant Application Packet, visit: https://www.dupagecounty. gov/government/departments/stormwater_management/grants/water_ quality_improvement_program.php.

The Villa Park Fire Department held its annual open house at Station 81 (1440 S. Ardmore Ave.) on Saturday, Oct. 12. The family oriented event included balloons for children. The open house did not feature a balloon release; one of the children who attended the event likely lost their balloon. A few days after the open house in Villa Park, a woman in Fremont, Ohio, found the pictured balloon in her backyard. The balloon traveled over 280 miles to Fremont, which is located southeast of Toledo.

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing

Montini Catholic congratulates members of Class of 2028 earning academic scholarships

Montini Catholic High School recognizes 26 freshmen from its Class of 2028 who are recipients of its Freshman Placement Exam Scholarships—offered to incoming freshmen excelling on Montini’s Freshman Placement Exam (offered each December). “All prospective students are encouraged to take the exam at Montini in order to be eligible for the scholarships,” said Montini Admissions Coordinator Sara McGady. Scholarships are awarded based on national percentile ranking of the placement exam scores: Students scoring between the 95th to 99th percentiles receive a $2,500 scholarship; students scoring between the 90th to 94th percentiles receive a $1,500 scholarship; and students scoring between the 85th to 89th percentiles receive a $1,000 scholarship. McGady explained that all awards are renewable as long as a student meets the renewable criteria each year.” Students can earn up to $10,000 toward their tuition here at Montini,” she said. The freshmen receiving a scholarship include, back row (left to right): Kevin Barrett (Villa Park/St. Pius X), Daniel Southern (Villa Park/St. Pius X), Raphael Patacsil, Grayson Carrigan, Andrew Haraburda, Cristian Alcantara, Myles Monis (Villa Park/Jefferson Middle School), Matthew McGivern, Zachary Grabenstein, Blake Morton and Andrew Hemmersmeier. Middle row: Kayli Gergen (Lombard/St. Pius X), Maya Kosinski, Connie Keeler (Lombard/Glenn Westlake), Ramona Nagan, Charlotte Sparke, Mary Grace Hubeny, Molly Mihelich (Lombard/Glenn Westlake), Evangeline Weiland (Villa Park/St. Pius X), Monroe MacRitchie and Eleanor Selinsky. Front row: Aidan Murphy, Addison Matthews, Ella Chico, Charles Ahrens (Lombard/St. Pius X) and Tyler Matthews. Montini’s 2024-2025 school year placement exam for scholarship eligibility will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the school. There will be a special practice exam held on Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at Montini Catholic. Information regarding additional scholarship and/or financial aid opportunities that are available for incoming freshmen can be found online at: www.montini.org/admissions

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Senator to participate on ‘LovePurse’ collection

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton has joined other DuPage County legislators to host a LovePurse donation drive to support domestic violence survivors now through Oct. 31. There are more than 20 donation locations throughout DuPage County, including Glowiak Hilton’s office located at 17W715 E. Butterfield Road, Suite F in Oakbrook Terrace, and state Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock’s office: 28 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. People with questions or concerns can call Glowiak Hilton’s office at 630-7853177 or visit www.SenatorSuzyGlowiak.com.

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Obituaries

EDWIN A. FARMER, 87

Edwin A. Farmer, age 87, an almost 60-year Lombardian, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Edwin was married to his loving wife, Susan Farmer, nee Rowen, for over 60 years. They met at a young adult event at church and were married on September 12, 1964, at the First Church of Lombard.

Edwin was the dear father of Wendy (Edward) Peca and Laura (Brian) Treadway; adored Papa of Emma Peca, Nathanial Peca and Noah Treadway; and fond brother of David

(Cindy) Farmer.

Edwin was predeceased by his parents Edwin E. and Emma Leona Farmer, nee Larson; and his brother Ronald (the late Sharon) Farmer.

Edwin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, although never saw combat action. After serving in the Army, he began working for Teletype Corporation/Western Electric in Skokie.

Edwin was a devoted Cubs fan, and the 2016 World Series did him proud. His favorite music was Jazz, mostly older and more devoted jazz musicians. He was a very proud alumnus of Augustana Lutheran College. He worked his hardest to encourage his Grandkids to go to Augustana! He was a life-long devout Luther-

an, serving at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lombard in many facets – Sunday School Superintendent, Usher, and Choir. He never missed a day of Sunday School growing up in Seneca, Illinois.

Edwin loved his grandkids dearly and was a loyal family man.

Edwin will be lying-in-state on Saturday, October 26, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 E. Madison, Lombard, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment at Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21297-1061, www.lwr.org; or the Salvation Army,

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1S415 Summit, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/oakbrook Info www. brustfuneralhome.com or 888-6290094.

ELEANOR JANKOWSKE, 102

Eleanor Jankowske, 102, of Lombard, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Alvin; loving mother of Michael (Lynn) Jankowske, Susan (the late Mark) Cleveland and Karen (Kevin) Saaristo; adored grandmother of Jennifer, Laura, Andrew (Megan), Katie, Tom, Katelyn (Jon), Elizabeth (Brian) and Lindsay; great-grandmother of Lucas, Avery, Josephine, Mia, Jacen, Wesley, Piper, Hudson and Maxwell; and fond aunt of Wayne, Ray, Dave, Carol, Chuck, Bill and Jim. She was preceded in death by four sisters.

Eleanor was born and raised in Chicago and graduated from Harrison High School in 1940. She was a confirmed member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, where she and Alvin were married in 1948.

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Eleanor was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lombard, where she served on the Mary Martha Guild and Altar Guild and participated in women’s bible class, senior bible class and the church choir.

Eleanor took pride in her family and loved spending time with them, doing puzzles, singing, dancing and watching sports.

ANGELA KERN, 96

Angela Kern, nee Fink, age 96, passed away on October 18, 2024.

Angela was the loving wife of Raymond W. Kern; dear mother of Raymond F. (Judi) Kern, Arlene (Carey) Piper and Gary T. (Dalia) Kern; adored grandmother of Jeffrey (Stephanie) Kern, Robert (Jennifer) Kern, Julie (Kevin) Ott, Michael (Nicole) Piper, and Matthew (Gayln) Piper; great-grandmother of nine.

Angela was predeceased by her parents, Frank Fink and Anna Jani nee Somalovitch; and her sister Mary Firmiss.

Angela attended Josephinum High School in Chicago.

Angela was a devoted Catholic and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lombard.

Angela was an accomplished seamstress during World War II, making parachutes for the war. She loved to knit and crochet. She made her own wedding dress as well as making her daughter’s wedding dresses and all the bridesmaids’ dresses too. Besides sewing, she loved to grow flowers and spend many hours in her numerous gardens.

Angela spent her married life working for various retail food chains and she was a proud member of the AFLCIO Food Checkers Union.

Angela and Raymond celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary in April 2024.

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She worked at West Suburban Bank for 20 years. She also worked at Carson’s, Newman-Green Inc. and Swift & Company.

Angela was a deeply religious, caring person who loved her family and friends.

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Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 24, from 3-7 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Lying-in-state will be on Friday, Oct. 25, from noon until the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln St., Lombard. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace.

Prayers will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 9:30 AM at Brust Funeral Home to 10:00 AM Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard. Interment at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Wheaton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Info: www.brustfuneralhome. com or 888-629-0094.

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Donations in memory of Eleanor may be made to The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-9810 (on memo line mark ‘mission to support and in memory of Eleanor Jankowske’), or you may make your check payable to LCMS and turn it into the office at St. John’s and they will mail it from there. Info: www. brustfuneralhome.com or 888-6290094.

Ruth Orr, nee Gubser, age 93, of Lombard, formerly of Downers Grove, passed away Oct. 19, 2024. Ruth will be Lying-in-State on Friday, Oct. 25, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at the Carmelite Monastery, 949 N. River Rd, Des Plaines. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888629-0094.

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‘Where the Wild Things Are’ at Glenbard South Join Glenbard South High School for a performance of “Where the Wild Things Are” adapted by student Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, from the original children’s book by Maurice Sendak. Performances will be Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m. and Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. 23W200 Butterfield Road in Glen Ellyn. Please enter through Door 9 (theater entrance) near Abruzzo Lane. All seats are $5 general admission. Tickets in advance at https://glenbardsouthhs.seatyourself.biz/ or at the door. Cash/check will be accepted at the door. Credit card purchases must be made in advance online; online/credit card sales close six hours before each show. The run time of the show is approximately 30 minutes.

DuPage Farm Bureau supports horticulture and agricultural education in Glenbard District 87

Glenbard High School District 87 recently received a $6,000 donation from the DuPage County Farm Bureau to support horticulture and agricultural education at all four Glenbard high schools. Each campus offers two dual credit courses in collaboration with College of DuPage (Introduction to Horticulture 1100 and Introduction to Urban Sustainable Agriculture 2300). Student enrollment in this program has grown 70 percent since its inaugural year in 20232024. As a part of the courses, students participate in a number of field-based experiences, including leadership development and career exploration. For

information about how to support students in this program, contact Mike Fumagalli, assistant director of teaching and learning in Glenbard District 87, at michael_fumagalli@glenbard.org . Pictured, front row (left to right): Kyle Nugent (Glenbard West), Teresa Orlow (Glenbard North), Kara Norton (DuPage County Farm Bureau), Gabby Peterson (Glenbard South) and State Rep. Terra Costa Howard. Back row: Luke Allen (Illinois Agriculture Education Program advisor), Dave Krodel (Glenbard East), Nick Scipione (Glenbard East), John Metzler (Glenbard West) and Mike Fumagalli.

State completes project preserving its only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline

State officials hope that a recently completed project that protects the only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline in Illinois will draw visitors—and endangered species—to the Lake County nature area.

The Illinois Beach State Park in Zion on the state’s northern border contains about 10 percent of Illinois’ Lake Michigan shoreline, or 6.5 miles. Lawmakers dedicated $73 million to the project from the state’s capital infrastructure plan to protect the shoreline from erosion, which can claim up to 100 feet of shoreline annually.

“The erosion threatened the unique landscape habitat beyond the beach that makes this one specific place in the world so ecologically special,” Illinois Department of National Resources Director Natalie Phelps Finnie said at a news conference celebrating the project’s completion. “As the beach and shoreline diminished, so did the visitors and tourists who once flocked to this location in the summers.”

Gov. JB Pritzker said because of the erosion at the park, “there was a very real possibility that we could lose it forever.”

The project included creating 22 breakwater structures to limit the wave energy that causes the erosion. Its aim is to maintain the beach for human use while creating and protecting habitats for endangered species.

It included 35,000 truckloads of sand to restore the shoreline, 4,000 tons of cobblestone, and other materials.

Some of the structures will have built-in nests for migratory birds, including the endangered piping plover and common tern. Under the lake’s surface, reclaimed concrete blocks from the site and native plants will be used to foster aqua gardens and create habitat spaces for species such as mudpuppies and yellow perch.

Phelps Finnie said she expects the completion of the project to increase the number of visitors to the site as well.

Construction at Illinois Beach

began in 2023, and earlier this year the stabilization plan received recognition from New York-based water infrastructure advocacy group The Waterfront Alliance. Illinois Beach State Park is the first freshwater project and first in the Midwest to receive verification under the organization’s Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines.

Its funding source is the state’s Rebuild Illinois capital program, a $45 billion six-year infrastructure plan originally approved by the General Assembly in 2019. Contractor Michels Construction collaborated with the landscape architecture firm Living Habitats to complete the project.

Pritzker also noted the project earned the 2024 “Best Restored Beach Award” through the American Shore and Beach preservation Association.

“I’m a competitive sort so the idea that we did a project here that has been recognized throughout the United States as the best, I think that’s something we should all be proud of,” Pritzker said.

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Rams clinch division title after crushing Glenbard South

Glenbard East builds a 34-0 halftime lead on its way to 41-7 win; Rams will finish their regular season this Friday; playoff pairings will be revealed on Saturday

The Glenbard East football team clinched sole possession of the Upstate Eight Conference East Division title by hammering Glenbard South 41-7 on Friday night in Glen Ellyn. The Rams dominated their nearby rival, scoring five first-half touchdowns to build a 34-0 halftime lead. Glenbard East returned two interceptions for touchdowns during the first half.

“Our defense is getting better and better,” said Glenbard East coach John Walters after Friday’s win.

“These guys are starting to play with a little bit of an edge. I absolutely love it.”

The Rams expanded their lead to 41-0 with about eight minutes left in the third quarter. The lead of at least 40 points generated a running clock for the rest of the game.

Glenbard South scored its only touchdown of the night on a 22yard pass with 41.3 seconds left in the game. The Raiders made the extra-point kick to close out the scoring.

Glenbard East improved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in division play with Friday’s win. Glenbard South fell to 5-3 overall and 4-2 in conference action following its loss to the Rams.

Glenbard East, which has won six straight games, will finish its regular season with this Friday’s division contest at Riverside-Brookfield (4-4 overall and 2-3 in the division). One day later, the Rams will learn their first-round opponent in the 2024 IHSA playoffs. The IHSA will announce this year’s playoff pairings on Saturday night.

The Rams’ first offensive drive against Glenbard South ended with the Raiders making a defensive stop on a fourth-and-one play at midfield. Glenbard East’s second offensive se-

ries of the night ended with a punt.

The Rams opened the scoring in Friday’s game with a defensive touchdown. Senior Amonte Cook intercepted a Glenbard South pass and raced 48 yards for a touchdown to give Glenbard East a 6-0 lead with 2:24 left in the first quarter. The Raiders blocked the extra-point kick.

Junior quarterback Michael Nee fired a 47-yard touchdown pass to senior Chris Renford on the final play of the first quarter to raise the Rams’ lead to 12-0. Sophomore Moises Velazquez added the extra-point kick to extend the lead to 13-0.

Senior Cooper Conliss of Glenbard East recovered a Glenbard South fumble on the Raiders’ next possession. Conliss made the recovery at Glenbard South’s 39-yard line. Moments later, junior Kedrick Dennis delivered a 5-yard touchdown run. Velazquez made the extra-point kick to extend the Rams’ lead to 20-0 with 9:22 remaining in the second quarter.

Glenbard East’s defensive unit, which did not allow a first down in the opening half of Friday’s game, forced a punt on the Raiders’ next drive. The Rams then drove 67 yards for a touchdown. Senior Valentino Heredia closed out the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Heredia ran for 11 yards on the previous play. The extra-point kick after Heredia’s scoring run raised the Rams’ lead to 27-0 with 2:06 to play in the first half.

Junior Sam Walton added to Glenbard East’s lead when he intercepted a Glenbard South pass and ran 19 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 remaining in the first half. The extra-point kick gave the Rams a 34-0 lead.

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Glenbard East’s football team locked up sole possession of the Upstate Eight Conference’s East Division title with Friday’s 41-7 division win over Glenbard South in Glen Ellyn. The Rams, who ran their winning streak to six games, improved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in the division. Glenbard East scored two defensive touchdowns in the first half on its way to building a 34-0 halftime lead. Senior Amonte Cook scored the Rams’ first touchdown of the night on a 48-yard interception return. Junior Sam Walton (No. 91) scored Glenbard East’s second defensive touchdown of the game on a 19-yard interception return late in the second quarter. Walton is pictured (above) during his interception return, and while celebrating the touchdown with a few of his teammates (below right). One more photo shows senior Cooper Conliss (No. 76 - below left) holding the Rivalry Trophy, which Glenbard East will keep in its possession for winning its annual battle with the Raiders. The Rams beat Glenbard South 28-14 in last year’s meeting in Lombard. The Raiders haven’t beaten Glenbard East since 2021. The Rams, who have qualified for the 2024 IHSA playoffs will finish their regular season with this Friday’s division game at Riverside-Brookfield. The IHSA playoff pairings will be announced on Saturday night.

Ojeda wins the individual title at conference meet

Senior Amelie Ojeda of the Willowbrook girls cross-country team won the individual championship in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at O’Brien Park in Downers Grove. Ojeda blazed to her victory in the conference meet, finishing nearly two minutes ahead of the second-place runner.

Ojeda covered Saturday’s 3-mile race in a first-place time of 17 minutes, 28.48 seconds. She finished within about one second of breaking the course record in a girls competition at O’Brien Park. The second-place finisher, Downers Grove South sophomore Gianna Lamb, completed the race in 19 minutes, 23.98 seconds.

Four other Downers Grove South runners were the next competitors to cross the finish line. The Mustangs won the meet’s team championship with their 20-point total (2+3+4+5+6).

Willowbrook finished second in the six-team meet’s standings with its score of 62.

Senior Holly Harris (20:07.40) of

the Warriors ran to a 10th-place finish in Saturday’s meet. Junior Mariangela Popoca (20:17.56) turned in a 12thplace finish for Willowbrook. Freshman Juliet Oddo (20:23.88) landed in 15th place for the Warriors, while junior Allyson Stefani (21:59.59) of Willowbrook placed 24th to complete the team’s scoring lineup.

Sophomore Genevieve Kling (22:02.84; 26th) and senior Malin Meeker (22:57.06; 35th) also ran for the Warriors’ varsity lineup at the conference meet.

Warriors’ boys team finishes second at the WSGC meet

Willowbrook’s boys team earned a second-place finish in the team standings of Saturday’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet in Downers Grove. Morton won the team title in the seven-team meet with its score of 30. The Warriors posted team score of 53. Downers Grove South placed third in the meet with its score of 58.

Senior Adriano Quintero led Willowbrook’s boys team in Saturday’s

conference meet with his fifth-place finish in the 3-mile race. Quintero completed the race in 15 minutes, 30.28 seconds. Junior Miteku Branch (15:46.36) earned a ninth-place finish for the Warriors, while senior Kasen Blain (16:06.96) of Willowbrook landed in 10th place.

Freshman Legend Alka (16:26.42; 14th) and senior Jake Skibbie (16:28.55; 15th) completed Willowbrook’s scoring lineup at the conference meet.

The Warriors’ girls and boys teams will compete in this Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Lyons Township Regional in Western Springs. Rams run at the Upstate Eight Conference Meet

Glenbard East’s boys and girls cross-country teams competed in Saturday’s Upstate Eight Conference Meet at Fenton High School in Bensenville. The Rams earned a fifth-place finish in the team standings of the 13-team boys race. Glenbard East’s girls team landed in 12th place

in the 13-team standings.

Junior Mason Hephner led the Rams in the 3-mile boys race with his sixth-place finish. Hephner completed the race in 16 minutes, 4.10 seconds.

Glenbard East senior Leo Contreras (16:49.50) finished 25th, while seniors Miles DePhillips (17:09.80) and Gavin McDonald (17:10.40) placed 30th and 31st, respectively.

Glenbard East freshman Teigan O’Donnell completed the 3-mile girls race in a fifth-place time of 19 minutes, 1.10 seconds.

The Rams’ boys and girls teams will join 10 other teams at this Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Lyons Township Regional at the school’s south campus in Western Springs. Ferris and Gertsen secure second-place finishes for the Broncos

The Montini Catholic boys and girls cross-country teams ran at Saturday’s Chicago Catholic League (CCL)/Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) Championships at

Loyola Academy’s Munz Campus in Glenview. Montini’s boys team posted a second-place finish out of seven teams in the CCL White Division standings. The Broncos’ girls team placed fifth in the seven-team GCAC Red Division standings.

Montini senior Nolan Ferris ran to a second-place finish in Saturday’s White Division boys race. He completed the 3-mile race in 15 minutes, 42.20 seconds. Sophomore Nino Pesola (16:10.39) of the Broncos placed fifth, while Montini sophomore Adriel Garcia (16:37.28) earned a ninthplace finish.

Junior Sydney Gertsen of the Broncos raced to a second-place finish in the individual standings of the GCAC Red Division race. She completed the 3-mile event in 17 minutes, 24.74 seconds. Montini junior Ashlynn Lindt (18:34.39) landed in seventh place.

Montini’s boys and girls teams will run in this Saturday’s IHSA Class 1A regional at Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin.

Warriors earn a spot in the IHSA’s inaugural flag football state event

Willowbrook wins a sectional title to advance to the state tournament on its home field; Warriors’ season ends with a 13-8 loss in the quarterfinal round

The Willowbrook High School girls flag football program won an IHSA sectional title last week. The Warriors defeated West Aurora 16-0 in the Oct. 16 championship game of the Streamwood Sectional to earn a berth in the inaugural IHSA state tournament, which took place on Friday and Saturday at Willowbrook’s stadium in Villa Park.

The Warriors and seven other sectional champions advanced to the quarterfinals of the state tournament, which featured four games on Friday. Willowbrook’s quest for a state title ended with Friday night’s 13-8 loss to Whitney Young in a quarterfinal battle.

The Warriors finished their 2024 season with a record of 21-6. Willowbrook opened the post-season by beating Conant 24-0 in a semifinal contest at the Conant Regional in Hoffman Estates on Oct. 9. One day later, the Warriors defeated Elgin 42-6 to win the regional title and advance to the Streamwood Sectional.

Willowbrook earned a narrow 20-14 victory over Addison Trail in a semifinal clash at the Streamwood Sectional on Oct. 15. One day later, the Warriors secured their berth in the state quarterfinals by beating West Aurora in the sectional championship game in Streamwood.

Addison Trail nearly tied Willowbrook on the final play of last week’s post-season showdown. On the last play of that game, junior Leigh Bernardo of the Warriors pulled the flag of a Blazer who was heading toward the end zone. Bernardo pulled the flag near Willowbrook’s 2-yard line to end the game. If the Blazers had scored a touchdown on the last play of the game, they could have won the contest with a successful conversion attempt.

Willowbrook junior Marli Smrz excelled on both sides of the ball during the sectional championship game against West Aurora. Smrz delivered a special defensive per-

formance by intercepting four passes. She picked off two West Aurora passes in each half. On the offensive side of the ball, Smrz—who is the Warriors’ quarterback—threw a pair of touchdown passes in the win. She also fired successful two-point conversion passes after both of those touchdowns.

West Aurora drove deep into Willowbrook territory on its opening drive of the game. Smrz ended that drive with her first interception of the night. The Warriors then drove down the field and scored on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Smrz to sophomore McKenzie Edison. On the two-point conversion play, sophomore Jada Langston made a spectacular one-handed catch in the back of the end zone to extend the Warriors’ lead to 8-0 with about nine minutes to play in the first half.

West Aurora turned in another strong drive on its first offensive series of the second half. Once again, Smrz ended the Blackhawks’ drive with an interception deep in Willowbrook territory.

Edison made a pair of big receptions during the Warriors’ scoring drive in the second half of the sectional’s title game in Streamwood. Willowbrook completed the drive with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Smrz to sophomore Liz Pettinger. Smrz then connected with Edison on the two-point conversion pass.

Playing in Friday’s state-quarterfinal game on their own field, the Warriors fell to an early 6-0 deficit against Whitney Young. The Dolphins scored on a short touchdown pass with about 15 minutes left in the first half. Whitney Young tried a twopoint conversion pass, which failed, leaving its lead at 6-0.

The Warriors evened the score at 6-6 when Smrz tossed a 9-yard touchdown pass to Pettinger with about 10 minutes remaining in the first half. Moments later, Smrz completed a successful two-point con-

version pass to Pettinger to give the Warriors an 8-6 lead.

Willowbrook’s scoring drive in Friday’s quarterfinal contest covered 80 yards in nine plays.

Whitney Young regained the lead with a 57-yard drive that ended with a 4-yard touchdown pass with 2:34 remaining in the game. The Dolphins tacked on an additional point with a one-point conversion pass.

Whitney Young lost 6-0 to Rockford’s Guilford High School in one of Saturday’s semifinals. Fremd edged Bradley-Bourbonnais 16-14 in Saturday’s other semifinal matchup. Whitney Young soundly beat Bradley-Bourbonnais 35-8 in the thirdplace contest. Fremd won the inaugural IHSA state flag football tournament. The Vikings beat Guilford 24-12 in Saturday afternoon’s state championship game.

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Willowbrook’s flag football team won an IHSA sectional title last week to earn a berth in the quarterfinals of the inaugural IHSA state series in the sport. The Warriors defeated West Aurora 16-0 in the championship game at the Streamwood Sectional on Oct. 16. Willowbrook junior quarterback Marli Smrz (No. 6 - top left) threw two touchdown passes in the victory. She connected with sophomore McKenzie Edison on an 18-yard touchdown pass in the first half. Smrz threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to sophomore Liz Pettinger in the second half. Edison (No. 3 - above) is pictured after one of the two key receptions she made on the Warriors’ second-half touchdown drive. In addition to throwing two touchdown passes, Smrz excelled on defense by making four interceptions in the sectional’s title game. Smrz made two interceptions during each half. Winning the sectional propelled the Warriors to the state series, which took place at their home stadium in Villa Park on Friday and Saturday. Willowbrook’s season ended with Friday night’s 13-8 loss to Whitney Young in a quarterfinal game. The Warriors completed their 2024 season with an overall record of 21-6.

Warriors roll to a dominant 43-6 win over Morton

Reed throws four TD passes to help Willowbrook to a 43-0 halftime lead; Warriors can clinch a playoff berth with a win over Leyden plays

The Willowbrook football team pounded Morton 43-6 in last week’s West Suburban Gold Conference game in Villa Park.

The Warriors, who ran their winning streak to four games with the victory, improved to 5-3 overall and 4-1 in conference action. Morton fell to 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the conference.

The Warriors will finish their regular season with this Friday’s conference game at Leyden (4-4 overall and 2-3 in West Suburban Gold play). Willowbrook will secure a berth in the 2024 IHSA playoffs with a win over the Eagles.

The Warriors quickly took control of their Oct. 17 contest against Morton, which was played on a Thursday night to accommodate Willowbrook’s hosting the inaugural IHSA girls flag football state tournament on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19. The Warriors owned a 22-0 lead over the Mustangs by the end of the first quarter. Willowbrook piled on three more touchdowns in the first three minutes of the second quarter to extend its lead to 43-0 by halftime. The halftime advantage of at least 40 points triggered a running clock throughout the second half.

Morton scored its only touchdown of the night on a short run with about eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Mustangs failed to convert a two-point run after the touchdown.

The Warriors drove 58 yards for a touchdown on their first possession of last week’s contest, which was played in crisp and clear conditions. Willowbrook junior Anthony Leo closed out the six-play drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. Senior Dean Romano made the extra-point kick

Warriors beat the Hornets

to give the Warriors a 7-0 lead with 10:29 to play in the first quarter.

Morton prepared to punt at the end of its first offensive drive of the game. The snap sailed over the punter’s head, and Willowbrook took possession at the Mustangs’ 21-yard line. The Warriors’ subsequent drive ended with Romano’s 33-yard field goal, which raised the lead to 9-0 with 6:50 left in the opening quarter.

Junior quarterback Jahonise Reed fired a 28-yard touchdown pass to senior KJ Rhodes on Willowbrook’s next offensive series. The touchdown pass ended a two-play, 46-yard scoring drive, which began with an 18-yard run by Leo. Romano’s extra-point kick pushed the Warriors’ lead to 16-0 with 6:50 remaining in the first quarter.

Reed’s 15-yard touchdown pass to senior Troy Wisner increased Willowbrook’s lead to 22-0 with 1:19 left in the first quarter. The Warriors missed the extra-point kick after Wisner’s touchdown.

Reed threw his third touchdown pass of the night—a 22-yard connection with senior Charlie Siegler—in the opening minute of the second quarter. Romano’s extra-point kick raised Willowbrook’s lead to 29-0 with 11:03 to play in the first half. Moments later, Morton fumbled the ball. Junior Mason Knudtson of the Warriors picked up the loose ball and ran 33 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point kick from Romano hiked the lead to 36-0 with 9:50 left in the second quarter.

Morton’s next offensive drive ended with another fumble, which Willowbrook senior Jordan Pate recovered.

The Warriors’ offense needed two

Willowbrook’s girls volleyball team moved to 23-6 overall and 4-1 in the West Suburban Gold Conference following last week’s 18-25, 25-12, 25-14 win over Hinsdale South in Villa Park. Senior Hannah Kenny (No. 6) supplied 10 kills, 13 assists, six digs and five aces for the Warriors in their Oct. 15 victory over the Hornets. Junior Kendall Norton handed out 13 assists for Willowbrook. Senior Anna Marinier contributed six kills and for digs for the Warriors. Junior Julia Amin provided seven kills for Willowbrook, while senior Wendy Pollak hit three kills. Senior Lily Javier added 10 digs, four aces and two kills for the Warriors. Sophomore Melanie Marinier made seven digs for Willowbrook, while sophomore Maggie Hurley delivered two kills. The Warriors finished the week by winning four of five matches and placing second at Lincoln-Way Central High School’s Autumn Knights Tournament. Willowbrook won its first four matches of the event before losing to Lockport in the championship match. Kenny, who was named to the all-tournament team, bashed the 1,000th kill of her Willowbrook career during the action at LincolnWay Central’s event. The Warriors’ overall season record stood at 27-7 at the end of the week. The Warriors completed their regular season earlier this week. Willowbrook will open the IHSA Class 4A post-season with an Oct. 29 semifinal match against Whitney Young at the Whitney Young Regional in Chicago.

to produce another touchdown.

On the first play of the drive, Reed threw a 20-yard pass to Siegler. Reed

threw his fourth touchdown pass of the game on the next play, lofting a 27-yard scoring strike to Siegler. Ro-

mano tacked on the extra-point kick to give the Warriors a 43-0 lead with 9:12 remaining in the first half.

Willowbrook’s football team sailed to its fourth consecutive win when it defeated Morton 43-6 in last week’s West Suburban Gold Conference game in Villa Park. The Warriors improved to 5-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play with their Oct. 17 win over the Mustangs. Willowbrook led Morton 43-0 at halftime. One photo from the game shows junior Mason Knudtson (above - center, holding the football) heading toward the end zone for a touchdown after he recovered a Morton fumble in the second quarter. Another photo shows senior Charlie Siegler (No. 3 - below), who caught two touchdown passes from junior quarterback Jahonise Reed during the second quarter. Reed threw four touchdown passes in the game. Willowbrook can clinch a berth in the 2024 playoffs if it wins its regular-season finale—this Friday’s conference battle at Leyden.

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Senior Cameron Ducato of the Rams a recovered a Glenbard South fumble early in the third quarter. A few plays later, Dennis ran 39 yards for a touchdown. Velazquez tacked

on the extra-point kick to give the Rams a 41-0 lead with 7:55 left in the third quarter.

“I was really happy with our team’s effort and attention to detail in

Go-ahead touchdown

Junior Nico Castaldo of the Montini Catholic football team is pictured during his 62-yard touchdown reception early in the third quarter of Friday’s game against Saint Ignatius. Castaldo caught the touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Israel Abrams on the third quarter’s first play from scrimmage to break a 7-7 tie. Montini went on to beat Saint Ignatius 28-7 in Lombard. The Broncos earned their fourth straight victory with Friday’s win and raised their overall season record to 6-2. Montini will complete its regular season with this Friday’s home game against Saint Laurence. The Broncos have already clinched a berth in the 2024 IHSA playoffs. The playoff pairings will be released on Saturday evening.

practice, and just coming out here and wanting to put their best product on display,” added Walters after Friday’s convincing victory.

“A lot of things went our way tonight, and I think that’s because of how hard our kids worked and pre-

pared. They were ready to play ball. That was an impressive night for our guys.”

Dennis gained 49 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns on five carries. Renford made four receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown.

Junior Lucas Freese provided five receptions for 30 yards.

Nee completed 14 of 16 pass attempts for 155 yards and one touchdown in Friday’s victory over the Raiders. Heredia ran the ball 11 times for 62 yards and one touchdown.

Bartell represents Montini Catholic at the IHSA Class 1A girls golf state meet

Senior is the first member of the Broncos’ girls golf program to qualify for the state meet

Montini Catholic senior Annika Bartell is the first player in the history of the school’s girls golf program to advance to the IHSA state meet.

Bartell competed in the IHSA Class 1A girls golf state meet, which took place on Friday and Saturday at Red Tail Run Golf Club in Decatur.

Bartell opened the state meet with an 18-hole score of 90 on the par-72 course on Friday. She fired a 92 on Saturday. She finished in a

tie for 61st in the meet’s individual standings with her two-day total of 182.

Bartell qualified for the state meet with her 18-hole score of 88 at the IHSA Class 1A Byron Sectional, which took place on Oct. 7. She earned a berth in the state meet by posting one of the top 10 sectional scores among the individuals who weren’t members of state-qualifying teams.

Shop With A Cop has begun

This year’s event takes place in December and is a great start to the holiday season. The purpose of Shop With A Cop is to help bring gifts and joy to children and their families who live in the community, while fostering positive relationships with law enforcement. Lombard police officers pick up the children from their homes and bring them to Lombard Village Hall, where they are escorted in a convoy of squad cars to go holiday shopping at DICK’S Sporting Goods and the Yorktown Target store. The children go shopping for gifts for their parents and family, with help from Lombard police officers. Volunteers from the Lombard Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association help wrap the gifts and host a lunch. At the end of the event, the children are driven home in squad cars filled with gifts, cookies and gift baskets. This event is made possible by fundraising efforts of the Lombard Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Lombard FOP #270, and donations from local businesses and individuals. Anyone wishing to make a donation to this year’s Shop With A Cop, can do so by dropping the donation off at the Lombard Police station, or mailing it to the Lombard Police Department Attn: Lt. Sherie Eakins at 235 E. Wilson Ave, Lombard, IL, 60148. For more information about Shop With A Cop, or if you would like to donate, please contact Jim Krupka at 847-867-1542 or jkrup01@aol.com. Thank you for your donations and support of this community event.

SUBMITTED

Montini’s ‘Meal Crew’ is back in the kitchen again this year at Ronald McDonald House Charities

Montini Catholic students are honored to have an opportunity to prepare a home-cooked meal for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House near Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage House (CDH) in Winfield.

Since 1977, Ronald McDonald Charities has kept families together with their hospitalized children through their Ronald McDonald House® and Ronald McDonald Family Room® programs, enabling them to “get better together.”

All year long, the charity invites families, friends and groups to “get creative in the kitchen” to feed families of hospitalized children through their program called Meals from the Heart. Since families staying at a Ronald McDonald House are often far from the comforts of home, Bronco volunteers, under the guidance of Campus Minister Michael Blanchette, have been happy to provide meals for them, allowing families to eat together without the stress of cooking or the expense of dining out. Blanchette and his team are scheduled to travel to Winfield one evening every month during the school year.

Tuesday, Sept. 10 marked the first trip for the Montini Meal Crew this school year.

Principal Chris Tiritilli and Blanchette accompanied six students to Winfield and prepared a delicious comfort food themed meal of Sloppy Joes, roasted potato wedges, pasta salad and brownies for dessert.

“Each month we ask four to six

“ Volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House is more than just giving time. It’s offering comfort, hope, and a sense of home to families facing their hardest days. It is helping them have a little less stress at the end of the day.”

–Michael Blanchette, Campus Minister

students to sign up,” explained Blanchette. “We are in charge of planning the meal and figuring out a game plan for all participants to be involved. Our students and staff provide the ingredients to cook the meal on-site at the Ronald McDonald House kitchen.”

“It’s really fun to put the meals together and the kids really seem to enjoy learning and cooking together,” added Blanchette. “Sometimes we have a full house eating as soon as our meal is ready, and other times we’re asked to pack the meal for families to grab as they arrive back at the house.”

Tiritilli agreed. “It was such a

rewarding experience to see our students working collaboratively in the kitchen to help prepare a meal for families who are experiencing great stress and worry.”

“Volunteering at the Ronald Mc-

Donald House is more than just giving time,” stated Blanchette.

“It’s offering comfort, hope, and a sense of home to families facing their hardest days. It is helping them have a little less stress at the end of the day.” Our students do an awesome job preparing meals. They get to know one another a little better and they understand the importance of the volunteer work we are doing.”

DuPAGE DESTINATIONS

Haunted houses in and around DuPage County; visit them … if you dare

13th Floor Haunted House—5050 River Road, Schiller Park. Open on selected nights through Nov. 9. Premium valet parking is offered by One Spot O’Hare Airport Parking, located at 9500 River St, Schiller Park, right next to the haunted house. For more information, visit: https://13thfloorchicago.com.

Basement of the Dead and Shattered 3D Haunted House Aurora Takes place in a 121-year-old building that will give you the chills. Open now through Nov. 6. Purchasing tickets online will guarantee you entry and will be cheaper than buying at the door. For more information, call 630-896-2466 or visit: https://basementofthedead.com/.

Disturbia Haunted House Chicago—1213 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Open now through Nov. 3. Free parking, restrooms/porta potties onsite, food/concessions, gift shop/souvenirs, special events

and a “hi-tech” attraction. You will not be touched. You are encouraged to purchase tickets online. For more information, times and ticket prices, visit; https://hauntedhousedisturbia. com/.

Evil Intentions 45W050 Beith Road, Maple Park—Open now through Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Evil Intentions Haunted House has moved from Elgin and has snagged its insidious roots in the grounds of Forsaken Hollow in Maple Park near Routes 47 and 64. For more information and ticket prices, visit: https://eihaunt. com.

HellsGate Haunted House—3101 Canal Street, Lockport. Open now through Nov. 2. Parking located at 301 W. 2nd St., Lockport. Buses shuttle to/from there. You must park here! HellsGate is a multi-level mansion deep in the woods. General admission: $40 plus fees online; $45 plus fees on site. For times, ticket prices

and more information, visit: www. hellsgate.com

Hayride of Horror/Curse of the Bayou—199 E. Woods Drive (Dellwood Park), Lockport. Open from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 25-27 Admission: From $15. For more information visit: www.lockportpark.org/HayrideOfHorror/curseofthebayou.

Massacre Haunted House—299 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Open now through Nov. 2. Newly renovated every year and ready to deliver the scares, The Massacre offers over 30,000 square feet of sheer nightmares for your enjoyment. General admission: $34.99. Fast pass: $49.99. For tickets and more information, visit: https://fearthemassacre.com/.

Midnight Terror Haunted House—5520 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn, located on the north side of 111th across the street from Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery in Oak Lawn. Midnight Terror’s expansive playground progresses throughout 26,000 square feet. Open now through Nov. 3 and Nov. 8-9 (clown takeover) starting at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit: https://midnightterrorhauntedhouse.com/.

Silverwood Screams—461 Silverwood Court, Winfield. Open at dusk until 10 p.m. now through Oct. 31. Do you have the courage to enter Silverwood Court and confront the horrors that await you? For tickets and more information, visit: www.illinoishauntedhouses.com/halloween/ silverwood-screams-il.html.

Terror Roulete—The Arboretum of South Barrington at the corners of Route 59 and 72, just north of I-90. Open now through Oct. 31 at 6:45 p.m. This is a terrifying encounter where thrill-seekers willingly surrender themselves to the sadistic whims of fate. A twisted game of fear, where boundaries are shattered, and nightmares become an unsettling reality. For more information and tickets, visit: https://terrorroulette.com.

The Old Joliet Haunted Prison—401 Woodruff Road, Joliet. Open now on selected nights through Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. The Old Joliet Haunted Prison is Chicago’s only haunt inside a real abandoned prison. Ticket prices start at $29.99. For more information, visit: https:// hauntedprison.com.

Undead Acres—3450 W. Crete Monee Road, Monee (Santa Fe Landscaping & Nursery): Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 2. Join us on a zombie hunting safari, wielding your trusty paintball gun against the legions of undead. Will you survive? Admis-

sion: $30 per person credit; $25 per person cash includes 80 paintballs, gun rental and unlimited compressed air. For more information, visit: www.undeadacres.com.

Friday, Oct. 25

Dav of the Dead EAG Fall Member Exhibit

Elmhurst

Presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Fall Member show will be a Day of the Dead theme. Local artists will create art celebrating the Mexican culture with the exhibit running from Oct 19 through Nov 30. An opening reception will be held on Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m. which is free and open to the public. An ofrenda will be created to honor the Guild founder Eleanor King Hookham. Please join us at 150 S. Cottage Hill. For more information, visit: www. elmhurstartistsguild.org.

Sunday, Oct. 27

St. John’s Artist Series

Reformation Hymn Festival Lombard

From 3 to 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln St., choirs from seven area churches come together, led by Dr. Charles Brown (Concordia University Chicago) and accompanied by Dr. Steven Wente, organ (Concordia Emeritus.) Those attending will be invited to join in the singing. This event is no-ticket/no-charge; a free-will offering will be taken to defer costs and support the arts. For more information, visit: https://www.stjohnslombard.org/artist-series.html.

Thursday, Oct. 31

Trunk-or-Treat

Bensenville

From 3-5 p.m. in downtown Bensenville, Village President Frank DeSimone and the Village Board present Trunk-or-Treat on Center Street. Bensenville organizations and businesses will be decorating their trunks and handing out candy to children ages 3-11 years old along Center Street during this family friendly event. Don’t forget to wear your costume! For more information, visit: www.bensenville.il.us.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Pumpkin Smash Villa Park

From 9 a.m. to noon at Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore, What will you

Federal grand jury indicts man in connection with six suburban bank robberies, including two in Elmhurst

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a man with six bank robberies in the suburbs.

German Campos Jr., 24, of Franklin Park, committed the robberies in 2023 and 2024, according to an indictment returned Oct. 16 in U.S. District Court in Chicago. The indictment alleges that Campos brandished a handgun in five of the robberies.

In total, Campos is accused of taking approximately $52,200 during the six robberies.

The indictment identified the six bank robberies, which included two robberies of the U.S. Bank located at 536 S. York Street in Elmhurst. On Dec. 16, 2023, Campos allegedly took about $5,530 in cash from the bank. Nearly six months later, on June 13, 2024, Campos allegedly took about $4,925 in cash from the same bank.

The indictment accuses Campos of four other suburban bank robberies, including a 2023 robbery of a U.S. Bank in Schaumburg. He reportedly

robbed the same Schaumburg bank in 2024. Campos is accused of two other bank robberies in 2024—one at a BMO Bank in Park Ridge and one at a U.S. Bank in Niles—according to the indictment.

Campos is charged with six counts of bank robbery, each of which is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison, and five counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, each of which would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years.

Campos is currently detained in law enforcement custody. His arraignment is scheduled to take place today, Oct. 24, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez.

The Schaumburg Police Department, Elmhurst Police Department, Park Ridge Police Department, Niles Police Department, and Franklin Park Police Department provided substantial assistance in the investigation that led to the indictment.

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do with your pumpkin after Halloween? You can drop off your jack-o-lantern to be composted at the parking lot behind Villa Park Village Hall as part of the 11th annual Pumpkin Smash. You can either come to smash your pumpkin or have volunteers do it for you. All the pumpkins will be composted, which is nature’s method of recycling. Composting pumpkins helps keep waste out of our landfills, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and creates a natural fertilizer for our soils. Please remember to remove candles and decorations (like stickers, yarn, googly eyes, etc.) before dropping off your pumpkins. For inquiries, contact Bob Wagner at 630-484-8856.

Saturday, Nov. 16

Mayor’s Community Charity Ball - Addison

Starting at 6 p.m. at 550 Shriners Drive, Addison, Join us for a cooperative fundraiser for 15 Addison-based charities and service organizations, to benefit those in need in our community. Tickets available now—$130 per person, including dinner, open bar, dancing and entertainment, as well as cash raffle and silent auction. To purchase tickets online visit MCCB24.givesmart.com or text MCCB24 to 76278. Follow the link to register for bidding in the silent auction, even if you aren’t attending the event. Auction bidding begins Nov. 3. Entertainment provided by the Addison Trail High School Chamber Strings and Elmhurst University Jazz Band.

hometown newspaper is available in both print and online versions. The printed newspaper is delivered by the post office every Thursday for only $45 for a full year. A digital eSubscription also available for only $35 per year and can be read on a computer, laptop, or tablet. To order an online eSubscription

with a weekly email link for only $35 per year. Enclosed is my check for $35. Check

submitted photo Rock Valley Publishing

Montini Catholic students (front row, left to right) Franklin Barnes, Chloe Rothermel of Lombard, Gianna Bocconcelli, Gabriella Oliverio, Ethan Clapsaddle of Addison and Madalyn Aguilar joined (back row, left to right) Principal Chris Tiritilli and Campus Minister Michael Blanchette at the Ronald McDonald House in Winfield. See story on page 17.

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. “60 Minutes” network

4. Train line

10. Go quickly

11. Straightforward

12. Canadian province

14. At any rate (abbr.)

15. Genealogy

16. Make changes

18. Utter repeatedly

22. In a way, turned up

23. Type of ship

24. Agents of one’s downfall

26. Not out

27. Something to scratch

28. Round water pot

30. Refreshing green fruit (slang)

31. Promotions

34. Primordial matters

36. One-time world power (abbr.)

37. Source of illumination

39. The content of cognition

40. An Arab ruler

41. South Dakota

42. Gnawed at with teeth

48. Hawaiian island

50. Smaller

51. Of a single person

52. Rigid bracelet

53. Barbary sheep (Fr.)

54. Not even

55. Specific gravity

56. Engage in petty bargaining

58. Boxing’s “GOAT”

59. Split between parties

60. Notable offensive

CLUES DOWN

1. A place to lounge

2. Skewed views

3. Peacefully

4. Commercial

5. Auxiliary forces

6. Large mollusk

7. Take out again

8. Sharp and forthright

9. Knight (chess)

12. Source of fiber

13. Flesh covering some birds’ beaks

17. Energy

19. Night monkeys genus

20. Small, sharp nails

21. Pleasant-smelling liquid

25. Affirms one’s hold

29. CNN’s founder

31. Texans can’t forget it

32. “Oppenheimer” actor Matt

33. Expression

35. Vessel

38. Lacking poetic beauty

41. Tall, swift and slender dog

43. Sports personality Michelle

44. Robber

45. Liquefied natural gas

46. Snakelike fishes

47. The most worthless part of something

49. City in Crimea

56. Bad grades

57. Reichsmark

As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s

By Dilpreet Raju CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers.

Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it for recreational use in 2020. While the 2020 law legalized cannabis use for any adult age 21 or older, it did not expand licensing for medical dispensaries.

Patients can purchase marijuana as part of the medical cannabis program at dual-purpose dispensaries, which are licensed to serve both medical and recreational customers. But dual-purpose dispensaries are greatly outnumbered by dispensaries only licensed to sell recreationally, and there are no medical-only dispensaries in the state.

As another part of the adult-use legalization law, lawmakers created a “craft grow” license category that was designed to give more opportunities to Illinoisans hoping to legally grow and sell marijuana. The smaller-scale grow operations were part of the 2020 law’s efforts to diversify the cannabis industry in Illinois.

Prior to that, all cultivation centers in Illinois were large-scale operations dominated by large multi-state operators. The existing cultivators, mostly in operation since 2014, were allowed to grow recreational cannabis beginning in 2019.

Until recently, dual-purpose dispensaries have been unsure as to whether craft-grown products, made by social equity licensees—those who have lived in a disproportionately impacted area or have been historically impacted by the war on drugs—can be sold medicinally as part of a patient’s medical allotment.

Erin Johnson, the state’s cannabis regulation oversight officer, told Capitol News Illinois last month that her office has “been telling dispensaries, as they have been asking us” they can now sell craft-grown products to medical patients.

“There was just a track and trace issue on our end, but never anything statutorily,” she said.

No notice has been posted, but Johnson’s verbal guidance comes almost two years after the first craft grow business went online in Illinois.

It allows roughly 150,000 medical patients, who dispensary owners say are the most consistent purchasers of marijuana, to buy products made by social equity businesses without paying recreational taxes. However—even as more dispensaries open—the number available to medical patients has not increased since 2018, something the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office “desperately” wants to see changed. Johnson said Illinois is a limited license state, meaning “there are caps on everything” to help control the relatively new market.

Berwyn Thompkins, who operates two cannabis businesses, said the rules limited options for patients and small businesses.

“It’s about access,” Thompkins said. “Why wouldn’t we want all the patients—which the (adult-use) pro-

gram was initially built around—why wouldn’t we want them to have access? They should have access to any dispensary.”

Customers with a medical marijuana card pay a 1 percent tax on all marijuana products, whereas recreational customers pay retail taxes between roughly 20 and 40 percent on a given cannabis product, when accounting for local taxes.

While Illinois has received praise for its equity-focused cannabis law, including through an independent study that showed more people of col-

or own cannabis licenses than in any other state, some industry operators say they’ve experienced many unnecessary hurdles getting their businesses up and running.

The state, in fact, announced last month that it had opened its 100th social equity dispensary.

But Steve Olson, purchasing manager at a pair of dispensaries (including one dual-purpose dispensary) near Rockford, said small specialty license holders have been left in the lurch

See CANNABIS, Page 27

LEGAL NOTICES

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: Mitchell Kaczmarczyk Case Number 2024MR000624

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from Mitchell Kaczmarczyk to the new name of Mieczyslaw Kaczmarczyk. The court date will be held: 12/02/2024 at 9:00 at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL in Courtroom 2007.

/s/ Mitchell Kaczmarczyk Dated 10/7/2024

Candice Adams Clerk of the Circuit Court 8085-947141

(Published in The Lombardian Oct. 17, 24 & 31, 2024) 462736

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

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

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF YORK TOWNSHIP

York Township hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 has been made, and that a report of such audit dated October 2024 performed by Selden

Fox, Ltd has been filed with the County Clerk of DuPage, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at Town Hall 1502 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard, IL 60148 during regular business hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Review, The Elmhurst Independent & The Lombardian Oct. 24, 2024) 463182

In The CIrCuIT CourT of The eIghTeenTh JudICIal CIrCuIT duPage County, Illinois

ESTATE OF RITA FREDRICKSON, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2024PR000479

Notice is given of the death of the abovenamed decedent. Letters of office were issued to Norma Irwin and Sharon Isaacs, of 509 S. Oakland Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181, as Independent Executors, whose attorney of record is Chris J. Aiello, P.C., of 322 S ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181; DuPage County attorney No.: 21072; phone No.: 630-833-1122.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the DuPage Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before April 28, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp.

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Oct. 17, 24 & 31, 2024) 462980

In The CIrCuIT CourT of The eIghTeenTh JudICIal CIrCuIT duPage County, Illinois

ESTATE OF NANCY M. MASTERSON, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2023PR000690

Notice is given of the death of the abovenamed decedent. Letters of office were issued to Charlene M. Masterson, of 807 E. South Broadway, Unit B, Lombard, IL 60148, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Chris J. Aiello, P.C., of

322 S ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181; DuPage County attorney No.: 21072; phone No.: 630-833-1122. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the DuPage Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before April 28, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp.

(Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Review Oct. 17, 24 & 31, 2024) 462981

noTICe reQueST for BIdS 2025-2026 drinking Water Sampling & analysis Services October 24, 2024

The Village of Bensenville seeks bids to furnish and deliver 2025-2026 Drinking Water Sampling & Analysis Services. Bids shall be delivered to: Village of Bensenville Office of the Village Clerk 12 South Center Street Bensenville, IL 60106

The Village of Bensenville will accept Sealed Bids until 09:30 am local time on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and thereafter immediately publicly opened and read in the Village Hall Board Room. The Bid must be in a sealed opaque envelope marked 20252026 Drinking Water Sampling & Analysis Services the forms can be found at www. bensenville.il.us under “Business.” The packet can also be picked up at the Public Works Department, 717 E Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL 60106. Detailed information may be obtained by contacting Amanda Segreti at 630-350-3435 or via email at asegreti@bensenville.il.us.

All Bids require a Bid Bond or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the Village of Bensenville for not less than five percent (5%) of the Base Bid amount. The Village Board reserves the right to reject any bids or portions thereof. Nancy Quinn Village Clerk (Published

York Township Assessment Changes

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS – ASSESSED VALUE REVISIONS

York Township, 2024 Assessed Values

Median Level of Assessment: 33 1/3%

Valuation Date: 01/01/2024

Relevant Real Estate Sales Information Used to Develop the Equalized Assessed Value: Sales Occurring Between 01/01/2021 – 12/31/2023

Your property is to be assessed at the above listed median level of assessment for the assessment district. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review

Illinois law requires assessed values of property, other than farmland and coal, are to be assessed of 33 1/3% of fair market value. Restrictions within Illinois law delay the change in property assessments caused by changes of actual property fair cash value. State law requires the assessed values are to be adjusted based upon data from the three prior calendar years before the assessment date. In appreciating markets, this forces current property assessments to lag behind recent sales prices, and in declining markets, the decline of assessed values is delayed.

Contact your local assessor’s office to review your assessment if you believe the fair cash value is incorrect or you are not assessed uniformly with comparable properties in your neighborhood. A physical description of the property, which includes information used by the Township Assessor to create the assessed value, is displayed on their website. Please review this information for accuracy. Township Assessor Contact Information:

Office Address:

York Township Assessor 1502 S. Meyers Road Lombard, IL 60148

Typical Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri.

Phone Number: 630-627-3354

Website: www.yorkassessor.com

If after reviewing the assessment with your assessor’s office, you are still not satisfied, then contact the Board of Review at 630-407-5888 for an appeal form and a copy of their rules OR visit their web site at www.dupagecounty.gov/SOA/. There is an appeal deadline. You must file your appeal within 30 days of the assessment publication date. Dependent on the actual publication date(s), the estimated appeal deadline is November 25, 2024.

Assessed values are one of the three variables which determine individual property tax amounts. The other two variables are homestead exemption amounts, if any, and property tax rates. Tax rates are determined from the budgets of all units of local government supplying services to your property. Your tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessment for your property (minus exemptions) by the tax rate.

Homestead Exemptions available to Illinois property taxpayers include the General (Residential), Senior Citizens, Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze, Disabled Veterans’ Standard, Disabled Veterans (Adaptive Housing), Disabled Persons’, and the Returning

Veterans’ homestead exemptions. You may review information describing these programs by visiting the Supervisor of Assessment’s website located at http://www. dupagecounty.gov/SOA/

In accordance with the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/9-210, the following equalization factors have been applied by the Supervisor of Assessments to bring the assessment level to the current median level of assessment as stated above. All parcels including those listed below have been increased or decreased by applying these equalization factors. FARM

The assessed values herein shown are subject to revision and equalization by the DuPage County Board of Review and by the Department of Revenue. Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/17-5 provides that the Department shall lower or raise the total assessed value of the property in any county so that such property will be assessed at its Fair Cash Value as defined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/9-145.

In accordance with the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/12-25, said list, as to real estate, includes the name of the owner or of the last person who last paid the taxes on each tract, lot or land, or piece of real estate, and the amount of its assessment.

PARCEL_NO

06-04-309-010 PAZANIN, RONALD & DOROTHY

06-04-309-032 VILLAGOMEZ, ERICK

06-04-311-042 SPARACINO, THOMAS

PARCEL_NO

06-05-102-010 BURKS, DAGMAR & PETER

06-05-103-003 LOUGHLIN, TERRENCE & JUDITH

06-05-107-022 GRIFFITH, MATT

06-05-115-022 MILLER, DOUGLAS & MEGAN

06-05-115-028 KROWN, THOMAS & ELISSA

06-05-119-016 ZAREMBA, JEFFREY & C

06-05-200-016 LOMBARD PLAZA LLC

06-05-202-017 MARQUEZ, ARMANDO

06-05-202-020 FLANIGAN, BRENDAN & ELLEN

06-05-217-015 KOGUT, LINDA M

06-05-220-011 HARPER, CHARLIE & ELIZABETH

06-05-300-029 WILSON, ZACHARY & VERONICA

06-05-302-024 HAYES, CAITLIN & PATRICK MORGAN

06-05-307-023 BONEAU, WENDY

06-05-307-045 SANTACRUZ, RICARDO & SAMANTHA DIAZ

06-05-307-051 FIGURA, JAMES D

06-05-308-004 PERICH, NICHOLAS & GLYNNIS HOKENSON

06-05-311-027 DATAVS, WILLIAM & ANGIE

06-05-317-012 SYMANSKI, KERRY

06-05-318-014 NESTI, SERGIO

06-05-319-017 WOODBURY, CHARLES & MARTHA

06-05-321-015 LUDWIG, GEORGIANNE

06-05-414-010 CLAY, A & S GRADY

06-05-421-007 PRAIRIE PROPERTIES

PARCEL_NO NAME

06-06-100-051 NICHOLOPOULOS, CHRIS

06-06-101-004 ILLINOIS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF

06-06-101-005 ILLINOIS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF

06-06-201-019 JABRA, SAED

06-06-201-022 HANDLEY, DAVID & TAYLOR HOFFMAN

06-06-202-036 PHILIP, VARUGHESE & M

06-06-207-011 LETTENBERGER, KORY & MARY

06-06-212-048 JAUREGUI, C & J HAMMOAD

06-06-217-008 CARLSON, ADAM & HOLLY

06-06-305-013 SWETIN, MARSHA

06-06-307-009 RAMIREZ, MARGARITA

06-06-309-027 STEDER, KEVIN & LINDSEY

06-06-402-022 MESSINA

06-06-424-063 POKORN, ROCHELLE

06-06-425-035 WISNASKY, DONALD&MARGARET

06-07-305-075 TAUBER, JAMES & DEBRA

06-07-402-007 HAUN, AARON & BRIGID

06-07-404-014 COLELLA, JOANNA

06-07-404-022 FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL

06-07-404-058 SAMAS, THOMAS A & K

06-07-405-053 HEIDKAMP, LIZ & MITCHELL

06-07-405-057 KELLY, MARY L

06-07-405-080 WILSON, KYLE

06-07-406-079 ZAJAC, JOSHUA A

06-07-412-006 O’BRIEN, WILLIAM & DONNA

06-08-113-011 GEORGAS, S & K GASPAR

06-08-115-002 KIM, MARGARET C & LEE M

06-08-119-003 HAMPTON, BRIAN & ANDREA

06-08-126-013 FARAGOI, THOMAS

06-08-127-017 NEWMAN, MARY ELLEN

06-08-129-001 O BRIEN, THOMAS & LAURA

06-08-203-007 MOZDZEN, DANIEL S

06-08-212-008 LISSAK, DENNIS

06-08-212-019 SCHATZEDER, THOMAS W 117,213

06-08-217-026 SAMAS, THOMAS &JACQUELINE 88,523 06-08-217-027 FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL & B 89,767

06-08-311-005 AGARWAL, ANDREA & NIKHIL 263,191

06-08-312-055 CROSS, BRIAN W & KATHRYN

06-08-313-014 HARRELL, MACLEAN

06-08-317-013 DAESCHLER, ROBERT

06-08-318-025 HAYES, BRIAN & MORGAN BIESECKER 181,016 06-08-321-014 MARTINEZ, MARGARITO

06-08-322-003 BUEKEMAN, CHRISTOPHER & D

06-08-324-013 WARD, MARIAN L

06-08-402-026 MITCHELL, MARK K

06-08-402-056 CALDERONE, SALVATORE & G

06-08-407-013 LA DUKE, LEAH

06-08-407-050 ZIELINSKI, D & D BAMERT

06-08-409-023 SCHADE, KATHRYN ELIZABETH

06-08-411-001 GRUNST, ERIC E

06-09-102-019 BURGER KING 218

06-09-104-080 COLELLA, IGNATIUS & SARAH

06-09-104-142 NGOLA, ANDREA & AMOS 252,550

06-09-110-032 WORRELL, CHRISTOPHER & W 208,267 06-09-111-008 JOHNSON, MAC 123,107 06-09-113-035 SELUCKY, DEBORAH

06-09-113-040 MANNEY, HENRY & DEBRA L 89,151

06-09-114-021 MOHR, JAYME & BETH

06-09-114-034 BAFTIRI, AMIT

06-09-303-006 BUEHLER LLC

06-09-303-029 312-314 S WESTMORE LLC

06-09-304-022 CASTILLO, ELIZABETH 84,198 06-09-305-023 HANSEN, TIMOTHY & ERICA HARLESS 94,006 06-09-309-037 SIMENSON, B & J OZOLS

06-09-311-005 ORTIZ, JORGE & AHILEN BERNAL

06-09-314-022 STRAMAGLIA, ELIZABETH

06-09-316-023 LOMBARDI, DAVID & KRISTIN

06-09-316-141 JANUSZ, STANLEY & C B

PARCEL_NO

York Township Assessment Changes

06-17-303-008 CHAVEZ, JESUS & MILENA SKYVAROVA 116,791

06-17-316-007 NNN REIT LP 273,540

06-17-400-033 PUSINELLI, DINA 122,490

06-17-400-043 GIDEROF, JEREMY 183,881

06-17-401-034 GALIANO, PHILLIP D 180,539

06-17-401-045 RINALDI, JULIA 339,484

06-17-401-053 STOB, RANDALL K & ANN E 231,928

06-17-402-045 WHITT, JACOB & TERESA 178,107

06-17-404-034 FAROOQI, VIQAR 278,212

06-17-406-049 800 ROOSEVELT LLC 1,809,593

06-17-407-029 HAMID, ABDULLGABBAR & DALAL ALALAWI 178,766

06-17-408-006 FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 151,947

06-17-411-014 WEGRZYN, DANL & KIMBERLY 162,599 PARCEL_NO NAME TOTAL

06-18-105-010 PEREZ, KATRINA & CESAR 87,799

06-18-200-032 ESPINOSA, ANTHONY & LINDSEY 115,472

06-18-201-015 KARIER, CELESTE L 124,664

06-18-201-021 PEREZ, LOURDES M 112,530

06-18-203-017 BARTLEY, T & D DELIBERTO 123,896

06-18-207-026 FAROOKI TR, MAZHAR & AISHA 190,510

06-18-208-001 VERMAATEN, THOMAS & LINDA 180,421

06-18-209-017 RUSSO, JOELI 103,393

06-18-212-001 LUPO, ANTHONY & SARAH 162,707

06-18-212-015 HASEN FANG, ELIZABETH 121,647

06-18-305-013 LEGACY SHOPS GLEN ELLYN 756,591

06-18-414-009 FINLEY PLACE ESSENTIAL HOUSING 1,597,390

06-18-415-029 SYED, ARIF & ISHRAT ARIF 183,059

06-18-421-045 WESTMERE LLC 158,025

PARCEL_NO NAME TOTAL

06-19-102-037 DUKANDAR, RUMY & N 138,322

06-19-103-018 JURKOVIC, R M & J K WOODRICH 120,900

06-19-200-014 HERITAGE LOMBARD LLC 2,507,194

06-19-201-021 ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATES

06-19-303-012

06-19-304-017

06-19-304-018

06-19-304-019 SLK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

06-19-305-003 SLK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

06-19-305-005 SLK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

06-19-305-013

06-19-305-015

06-19-305-016 SLK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS AMER 1,125,002

06-19-306-007 SLK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS AMER 1,669,812

06-19-307-002 LOMBARD PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC 2,069,875

06-19-400-028 RRE MARTINS POINT HOLDING 12,573,535

06-19-400-032 SPECTRUM RETIREMENT 3,266,931

06-19-400-129 THE 450 RESIDENCES LLC 21,685,671

06-19-400-147 HO, WILLIAM & JUDY LAW 134,710

06-19-400-148 IBRAHIM, O & N MOUSSA 132,082

06-19-400-149 REESE, AMBER & ARIELLE 132,082

06-19-400-150 NEYLON, MARIVIC CACAL 132,082

06-19-400-151 MARTINEZ, JOSHUA 132,082

06-19-400-152 GRANA, DAWN M 127,032

06-19-400-153 ITZENTHALER, E & T O BRIEN 115,731

06-19-400-155 MAHAL, SUZAN H 115,731

06-19-400-156 PANZARELLA, ADAM C 127,032

06-19-400-157 WHEELER, JOSEPH & STEPHANIE 132,082

06-19-400-158 NELSON, ARON R 132,082

06-19-400-159 WILHITE, JESSICA 132,082

06-19-400-160 MOSES, JOHN & JULIA 132,082

06-19-400-161 GANCARZ, G & M HANNA 134,710

06-19-400-163 JACOBS, RICHARD E 132,082

06-19-400-164 CTLTC #8002392281 132,082

06-19-400-165 KHAN, HUZMA & A SHERANI 132,082

06-19-400-166 BUSHUR, AUSTIN & L ESTRADA 132,082

06-19-400-167 YANKO, JENNA D

06-19-400-168 GADSDEN, DENISE

06-19-400-170 WALSH, VINCENT

06-19-400-171 WONG, NEVIN & YI CHIEH JAN

06-19-400-172 CHAMALA, PETER & A KABAT

06-19-400-173 QUACH, JOAN 1

06-19-400-174 ELBOGHDADY, ISLAM

06-19-400-175 OLD NATIONAL BANK TRUST 11600

06-19-403-005 STEHELIN PARTNERS

06-19-403-006 STAHELIN PARTNERS

06-19-408-018 MOHAMMED, ABDUL IBRAHIM

PARCEL_NO

06-20-102-008 KALDIS, ANTHONY & MARIA

06-20-106-084 CFT NV DEVELOPMENTS LLC

06-20-200-036 CENTRO BRADLEY SPE 5 LLC

06-20-200-039 BRADLEY OPERATING LTD PRT

06-20-202-005 BIANCO, THOMAS & MARISA

06-20-300-040 HURST, BRIAN

06-20-301-042 BAQUI, MOHAMMED A

06-20-302-036 DDL PROPERTY LTD

06-20-302-037 DORIC LLC

06-20-304-019 DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP

06-20-306-055 HUSAIN, OMAIR & AFSHAN AHMED

06-20-306-078 FAKHOURI, ISSA & LOBNA KILADA

06-20-307-013 HADDAD, SAM

06-20-307-025 CHURCHWICK PARTNERS

06-20-308-024 ILYAS, Z & M SAEED

06-20-310-009 SMITH, SCOTT B

06-20-313-005 KHAN, TAYYAB & RAMILA

06-20-405-016 KETTLER, ROBERT & JULIE

06-20-418-004 530 22ND ST LLC

06-21-100-015 GPM RE LLC

06-21-106-013 MOHAMMED, ABDUL BASEER

06-21-106-017 MC LELLAN, JOSEPH & BETHANY

06-21-200-016 SCHNEIDER, ROBERT

06-21-206-010 COLLINS, JERRON & DANIELLE HARRIS

06-21-206-013 IQUBAL, MOHAMMAD ATHAR

06-21-212-103 PORTER, LASHAWNDA

06-21-213-057 ABBAS, SHAUJAT

06-21-307-013 HERNANDEZ, RAYMOND

06-21-308-019 PARKWAY BK TR 13861

06-21-310-045 WOOD, DONALD & ELISA

06-21-402-028 BPRE OLC HOLDINGS

06-21-403-019 FRONTLINE R E PARTNERS

06-21-403-022 EFN OBT1 LLC

06-21-403-027 LAKESIDE BANK

06-21-405-012 N2S2 LLC

06-21-405-016 N2S2 LLC

06-21-405-024 N2S2 LLC

06-21-405-026 N2S2 LLC

06-21-405-027 N2S2 LLC

06-21-407-009 ROYCE APARTMENTS LLC

PARCEL_NO

06-28-100-022 LUCKY BOY CORP

06-28-100-025 DICKS SPORTING GOODS

06-28-100-026 FOUNTAIN SQ LOMBARD PROP

06-28-101-010 FOUNTAIN SQ LOMBARD PROP

06-28-107-346 TLC CONSULTANTS INC

06-28-110-014 HOWARD, DOREE

PARCEL_NO

EUN

06-29-101-106 ZAYED, CAROLINE G

06-29-101-107 PATEL, MITAL & SANJIVKUMAR & KIRITBHAI

06-29-101-108 DODSON, VIOLET

06-29-101-109 PATEL, JEEL P & MAULIK N

06-29-101-111 WAHID, ALI A

06-29-101-112 MALIK, FARAN & MARIAM ZIKARIA

06-29-101-113 CHICAGO LAND TRUST #9002345304

06-29-101-114 ABUBAKER, SAJLA & SHAFEEK

06-29-101-115 AHMED, FARHAN & QUDSIA

06-29-101-116 LANDIS, ASHLEE D

06-29-101-117 GUO, YUE & CHO YEUNG

06-29-101-118 COJOHARENCO,

York Township, 2024 Assessed Values

Median Level of Assessment: 33 1/3%

Valuation Date: 01/01/2024

York Township Assessment Changes

Veterans’ homestead exemptions. You may review information describing these programs by visiting the Supervisor of Assessment’s website located at http://www. dupagecounty.gov/SOA/

06-04-410-005

Relevant Real Estate Sales Information Used to Develop the Equalized Assessed Value: Sales Occurring Between 01/01/2021 – 12/31/2023

Your property is to be assessed at the above listed median level of assessment for the assessment district. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review

Illinois law requires assessed values of property, other than farmland and coal, are to be assessed of 33 1/3% of fair market value. Restrictions within Illinois law delay the change in property assessments caused by changes of actual property fair cash value. State law requires the assessed values are to be adjusted based upon data from the three prior calendar years before the assessment date. In appreciating markets, this forces current property assessments to lag behind recent sales prices, and in declining markets, the decline of assessed values is delayed.

Contact your local assessor’s office to review your assessment if you believe the fair cash value is incorrect or you are not assessed uniformly with comparable properties in your neighborhood. A physical description of the property, which includes information used by the Township Assessor to create the assessed value, is displayed on their website. Please review this information for accuracy. Township Assessor Contact Information:

Office Address:

York Township Assessor 1502 S. Meyers Road Lombard, IL 60148

Typical Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri.

Phone Number: 630-627-3354

Website: www.yorkassessor.com

If after reviewing the assessment with your assessor’s office, you are still not satisfied, then contact the Board of Review at 630-407-5888 for an appeal form and a copy of their rules OR visit their web site at www.dupagecounty.gov/SOA/. There is an appeal deadline. You must file your appeal within 30 days of the assessment publication date. Dependent on the actual publication date(s), the estimated appeal deadline is November 25, 2024.

Assessed values are one of the three variables which determine individual property tax amounts. The other two variables are homestead exemption amounts, if any, and property tax rates. Tax rates are determined from the budgets of all units of local government supplying services to your property. Your tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessment for your property (minus exemptions) by the tax rate.

Homestead Exemptions available to Illinois property taxpayers include the General (Residential), Senior Citizens, Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze, Disabled Veterans’ Standard, Disabled Veterans (Adaptive Housing), Disabled Persons’, and the Returning

In accordance with the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/9-210, the following equalization factors have been applied by the Supervisor of Assessments to bring the assessment level to the current median level of assessment as stated above. All parcels including those listed below have been increased or decreased by applying these equalization factors.

The assessed values herein shown are subject to revision and equalization by the DuPage County Board of Review and by the Department of Revenue. Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/17-5 provides that the Department shall lower or raise the total assessed value of the property in any county so that such property will be assessed at its Fair Cash Value as defined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/9-145.

In accordance with the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, 200/12-25, said list, as to real estate, includes the name of the owner or of the last person who last paid the taxes on each tract, lot or land, or piece of real estate, and the amount of its assessment.

PARCEL_NO NAME

06-03-100-030 CASEYS RETAIL COMPANY

06-03-103-029 PITTMAN, JOHN & LISA

06-03-105-017 GUTIERREZ, HECTOR

06-03-107-007 600 N VILLA AVE V P LLC

06-03-109-002 HANS, R & S STRANDBERG

06-03-116-013 DELIO, JESSICA

06-03-303-039 BIRCH COVE PARTNERSHIP

06-03-303-040 BIRCH COVE PARTNERSHIP

06-03-314-002 DARROW, DONALD & KATHLEEN

06-03-316-032 HUERTAS, ADAM & DAMARY

06-03-317-017 LEHTINEN, JASON

06-03-321-006 HINZ, DANIEL & GRACE

06-03-323-028 JOURNEYMAN PROPERTIES LLC

06-03-323-046 KHALIL, HASAN

06-03-402-015 KMAN, ROBERT & DANA SOBCZYK

06-03-404-022 ELKS CLUB, INC

06-03-405-006 PUCCINI, JOSH & ALICIA

06-03-405-007 MIRANDA OLMEDO, ROBERTO

06-03-409-017 ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT

06-03-412-002 MOLINA, RANDIE & LISSA LANDINI

06-03-412-006 SICILIANO, ALEXANDRA M

06-03-412-030 WESTFAHL, KIRK & AMY

06-03-415-009 SAMATAS, THOMAS & CATHERINE

PARCEL_NO NAME

06-04-101-001 HULL, DAVID & ELIZABETH CORCORAN

06-04-102-002 R&A PROPERTIES MGM LLC

06-04-102-003 HUSSAIN, AFTAB

06-04-102-008 ORTEGA, JESUS

06-04-102-010 R&A PROPERTIES MGM LLC SE

06-04-102-011 R&A PROPERTIES MGM LLC

06-04-102-012 R & A PROPERTIES MGM LLC

06-04-110-027 MEAH, OMER

06-04-110-040 SATTAR, MUHAMMAD AZEEM

06-04-128-008 ELLIS, ROXANNE G

06-04-202-004 GENTILE, FRANK

06-04-202-008 ARNELL STEEL SUPPLY CO

06-04-203-024 ANGEL ASSOCIATES LP

06-04-203-026 GENTILE, FRANK V

06-04-204-008 GENTLLE, F & M SIGNORILE

06-04-204-009 GENTLLE, F & M SIGNORILE

06-04-204-022 CTLTC B7990125956

06-04-233-007 HEIN, MATTHEW V

06-04-233-026 JC ADJUSTING CO

06-04-236-006 CASTRO, ENEROLISA & FRANCIS VEGA

06-04-236-017 BARK ACQUISITIONS LLC

06-04-237-022 HUSSAIN, AFTAB

06-09-204-010 STEDER, KEVIN F

06-09-205-002 HANSEN, ADAM & KELLY HALL

06-09-205-021 HOFFMAN, VINCENT 83,625

06-09-209-023 APOSTOLOPOULOS, DEAN & JUDYTH DUARTE 72,097

06-09-211-016 SCHREMPF, MARIE 123,464

06-09-214-007 TREVARTHEN, ROBERT 88,859

06-09-218-004 VILLA PARK LODGE 1113 78,251

06-09-220-001 ARDMORE FLATS LLC 88,685

06-09-220-014 R & E ARDMORE LAND HOLD 31,804

06-09-220-015 R & E ARDMORE LAND HOLD 352,634

06-09-401-001 ALUND, TIMOTHY & ABBEY 149,839

06-09-402-028 AHMED, BILAL & ANNUM QURESHI 145,924

06-09-406-004 ANDERSON, FRANK & ERICA BELL 115,439

06-09-406-039 MULLINS, JOHN & NORINE 161,215

06-09-406-046 AGIN, DONNA M 88,653

06-09-408-002 DOWJOTAS, STEVE & L FARMER 95,272

06-09-412-006 M&K DEVELOPMENT LLC 100,602

06-09-413-015 MIDLAND CONSOLIDATED LLC 85,755

06-09-413-035 CASTANEDA, J & C MAGUIRE 120,717 PARCEL_NO NAME

06-10-100-004 VILLA PARK POST 2801 361,663 06-10-101-015 UNZUETA. ESTELA & JESUS 222,454

06-10-101-026 CHAWLA, SUMIT 306,393

06-10-104-007 VARGO, J & J EMMERT 92,352

06-10-107-012 NACYK, JEFFREY 200,081

06-10-114-014 GENTILE, FRANK 272,945

06-10-118-014 ATOMIC TRANSMISSION 108,183

06-10-118-015 ASLAM, WAQAS 93,563

06-10-118-018 GENTILE, FRANK V 197,248

06-10-118-023 BETHEL SENTHANG BAPTIST 45,257

06-10-123-003 GENTILE, FRANK 611,694

06-10-200-003 GENTILE, FRANK V 72,183

06-10-201-001 PACIFIC NUT COMPANY INC 800,550

06-10-215-004 BROWN, DEBORAH A 77,547

06-10-217-047 LAGUARDIA, CARLOS 214,388 06-10-219-015 SCHWARZINGER, JULIUS 92,319

06-10-220-001 WYCOFF, JANE 57,098

06-10-300-025 BETHEL SENTHANG BAPTIST 260,444

06-10-301-046 MC NAMARA, MARTIN 82,457

06-10-304-045 SANCHEZ, JOSE & COLLEEN MENDEZ 128,633

06-10-305-022 DNA HOMES & CONSTRUCTION LLC 81,581 06-10-308-010 LAKOTA, KERIM 82,457

06-10-309-001 LUNA, JORGE MORALES 97,305 06-10-309-009 PARISI, CANDICE 153,201

06-10-403-008 CTLTC TR #8002392683 71,081

06-10-408-017 CAPULONG, MARK & FATIMA 245,575

06-10-408-021 REJANO, JASON & NIKOLE 127,248

06-10-409-057 WISNIEWSKI, RICHARD R 51,756

06-10-409-059 COLMONE, JOSEPH 194,501 PARCEL_NO NAME

06-15-101-003 TUTTLE, MICHAEL & K 94,904

06-15-104-001 CATALANO, JOHN & LISA 115,018

06-15-104-048 WALKER, SCOTT W 154,273

06-15-104-049 WALKER, SCOTT W 31,134

06-15-108-025 HOWE JR, EDWARD J 607 87,918

06-15-200-044 AHLUL BAIT CULTURAL CENTER 264,759

06-15-202-001 NAUMOVSKY, MAREK 92,698

06-15-300-006 LANGLEY, JACOB & SAMARA 174,170

06-15-306-002 CHAUDHRY, MUSHTAQ A 140,506

06-15-306-032 KOSMAL, BARRY 197,225

06-15-306-036 ROOSEVELT & SUMMIT LLC 383,335

06-15-306-040 CHICAGO TITLE 8002361906 270,847

06-15-307-016 WHITE, ROBERT & MELISSA 270,199

06-15-404-009 BARTLETT, DAVID C 109,362

06-15-406-012 WINIARSKI, GRZEGORZ 113,482

06-15-408-010 SZWANDROK, THOMAS & DEBRA 118,705 PARCEL_NO

06-16-202-001 STANKIEWICZ, WILLIAM & S 90,784

06-16-204-081 CLANCY, CONOR & HEATHER POLFUSS 90,708

06-16-211-047 MADSEN, DALE R 104,593

06-16-211-048 MADSEN, DALE R 10,998

06-16-211-049 ROJICKOVA, JARMILA 2,379

06-16-211-050 ROJICKOVA, JARMILA 92,005

06-16-211-051 CABUDOL, MICHAEL & HELEN 118,283

06-16-211-052 HANSON, STEVEN

VILLAGE OF ADDISON DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT

April 30, 2024

These statements reflect all cash receipts and disbursements, and all transactions of the Village Treasurer pertaining to the Village of Addison for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024. A copy of the Village’s financial statements and the independent auditor’s report for said fiscal year is available for inspection at the Office of the Village Treasurer or on the Village web site at: www.AddisonAdvantage.org. Colleen Witt, Treasurer, Village of Addison Combined Statement of Net Position All Governmental,

SALARIES

$1 – $24,999- HALIK, JAMES R $25,000$49,999 -CUNNINGHAM, JOSEPH J JR, MALATESTA, JOSEPH M, STEVANOVIC, MARISSA L, CAVALIGOS, KATERINA D, HERRERA, ERIKA D, OKICHICH, JOSEPH, OSTRANDER , JOSEPH, CONNOLLY, JAMES M

$50.000-$74,999- COULAM-REYES, TEIRSA, JOHNSON, JOSEPH O, CARNEY, PAUL A, SAINATO, BRYNN A, CESARIO, KANDICE, CASTELLANO, BARBARA E, RODRIGUEZ, ERICKA Y, CARRAZCO, ANA C, FLORES, DAI-

SY, VELASQUEZ, EDNA P, DOHERTY, AUDREY M, PRZYBYLSKI, JENNIFER, ENGLISH, SUSAN P, CABRERA, JONATAN, DANTONIO, JOSEPH M, NUGENT, SEAN, FROATS, ZACHARY, NANAK, CHRISTOPHER T, WELLER, MARK J, CRANDALL, MATTHEW J, DANIKOWSKI, BRANDON, WILCOXON, JOHN R, HUDSON, ZAKISHA J, CAMPUZANO, IRMA GARZA, CONCEPCION, KEEGAN, CONNOR, BERNDT, WILLIAM, BRANDT, MICHAEL J, VRCHOTA, JACK V, RINALDI, ROBERT A, CALZARETTA, RENEE M,

CHACON, ALEXANDER, GODLEWSKI, PATRICIA, HAWKINS, TAYLOR, IAZZETTO, KRISTINA M, LOMBARDO, ANGELINA, MINOR, REANA, OLIVER, NA’JAE D, SZCZEPANIAK, KAROLINA, VALLEE, ERIN M, FULMER, TREVOR J, BLUME, ERIC, BACZEK, JOHN, STRYCHARZ, MICHAEL A, ALVAREZ, WILLIAM, CHECK, MARGARET A, MILNES, SEAN H, MOOTREY, HAYDEN E, LEBRON, MARISOL, LOPEZ, LAURA A, VEGA, MARIA A, WAGNER, JONATHAN F, SAGAN, NICHOLE, $75,000- $99,999- HUND-

LEY, MICHAEL T, BUKOVIC, LINDSAY A, BURMEISTER, ERIC , EATON, TERRI L, FICARROTTA, KYLE J, NORTON, CHRISTOPHER J, NUDD, ROBERT J, SCHMIDT, AARON C, FOTOPOULOS, MARIANNE C, PEKOSH, DEBRA A, FESSENDEN, SHANE, GUERRERO, WILFREDO, KHALIL, SARA, MAYFIELD, MEGAN A, VAN ALSTINE, KRISTIN K, WILLADSEN, CHRISTOPHER DEAN, CONRAD, MARIA S, FREDERICK, BRIDGET M, MELANI, ALEXANDER, FLORES, GRECIA E, LEATH, ANNE, MAHN, CHRISTOPHER J, CASTELAN, ELIUD, CAPUTO, MICHAEL A, OPELA, KATHERINE, VILLARREAL, ALICIA, GRAY, KAYLA F, HRNJAK, ALEKSANDAR, VALDEZ, FABIOLA, DOBEY, DAVID M, WATERMAN, JOHN H, SCHEID, EDWARD, BLY, JEFFREY A, WATSON, SEAN C, ANCY, ANDREW H, RYAN, MICHAEL T, ADAMOW, EWA, LIEBERENZ, ANDREA M, FLORES, CARLI A, GILPIN, JOHN J, MONTBRIAND, LAURA, SAMPSON, JOANNE K, SINKULE, JOHN M JR, HERNANDEZ, ULISES, LUNA, ISAAC, OBRZUT, NATALIE, WAMPLER, CHARLES T, BARDAN, KEVIN, MEDINA, ABIGAIL J, VULPO, SHELLEY, PENTRELLI, NICK, TOVELLA, MICHAEL S, WAKABAYASHI, KEVIN, SRAL, ALBERT R, BARTH, CHARLES T, COVARRUBIAS, BRAYAN, CRANDALL, JACOB T, FLYNN, SEAN R, FRAKES, JACK H, KOPACZ, DANIEL, RAYA, DAISY J, SKUPIEN, JUSTIN, SAUCIER, ZACHARY L, AVILA, RODOLFO, WELSH, MATTHEW R, KOLBERG, WILLIAM J, LETTENBERGER, AMY L, VERTUCCI, LAURA C, KURILLA, BRADLEY A, KASPER, CHRISTOPHER A, DIGIOVANNI, JOSEPH T, TYNUS, MICHAEL F, BAXA, BRADLEY J, FERNANDEZ, MARVIN G, FERRICI, JOSEPH M, KOBYLARZ, MATTHEW W, NICKELS, ANTHONY W, THERIAULT, NOLAN T, TOLEDO, SANDRA, ZIMMERMAN, MARK E, KOECHLING, BENJAMIN T, MARCKESS, ALEXIS N, SCIALABBA, LAWRENCE P, BENDING, MATTHEW E, HAP, TOMASZ P, KUKLA, JOSEPH W, NIETO, JOSE J, MESCHA, JOSEPH, MARDULA, WOJCIECH A, BALTHAZAR, ERIC J, HERMES, SHERIANNE, OPLAWSKI, NICHOLAS A, SOTO, JONATHAN, BEEBE, MICHELE L, HUEBNER, ARTHUR S, DORON, CLOIS W, GOMEZ, EMMANUEL, MANTON, AMANDA N, PARDUCCI, MARCO G, LOZANO, JACOB, SMITH, ALYSSA J, SORCE, ANGELO F over $100,000- ANDREWS, PATRICIA, JAKUBOWSKI, GEORGIANNE, LEHMAN, FILOMENA, MARC, KEITH M, BURDORF, PRECIOUS D, CHOW, MICHAEL J, ARREZ, RAMIRO JR, MOKRZYCKI, ADAM, VITELLO, MICHAEL A, SWIM, DONNA, WRIGHT, MAUREEN P, AUGUSEWICZ, KATARZYNA, FRANCE, ANDREW L, CUNNIFF, JASON J, RHOADS, JAMES E, MILLER, KIRK, MARES, PETER A, MCDERMOTT, JOSEPH W, HENEGHAN, MARY P, CIRINCIONE, JOSEPH C, FILISHIO, MICHAEL W, O’LEARY , MICHAEL, ZUCCHERO, ANTHONY D, TAGLIA, JULIE A, REYNOLDS, CHRISTOPHER L, BAQUERO, DAVID J, BAUER, CARL R, BESCH, MARK M, CHAIDEZ, CESAR, DIAZ, CATHERINE S, DIFATTA, SALVO, GARCIA, ANSELMO, GAROFALO, GREGORY V, JOHNSTON, TIMOTHY A, KOLODZIEJ, ANDREW J, LAZIC, MARKO, OLEJARZ, DAVID, PETERSON, JAMES J, PORTA, BRIAN C, PRAFKE, DOUGLAS M, RIVERA, MARCUS A, RUFFOLO, ALEXANDER J, SOBANSKI, MALWINA B, SOTO, CRISTOBAL, ZAJDEL, BRIAN J, WOHLFEIL, DANIEL H, FICARROTTA, JEFFREY J, MILLER, LESTER, PALADINO, EDWARD, RUSSO, RICHARD J, HILL, HOWARD JR, RIVERA, GUADALUPE JR, HAYDEN, RYAN W, KRAGE, DORETTE L, KAZAK, STEVEN D, LINDSTROM, BRIAN T, HERNANDEZ, MARILU, REMUS, RONALD R, QUINN, SEAN L, ARMSTRONG, DOUGLAS M, PABON, ERIC, CAMPBELL, SHAWN E, BRANT, ERIC L, RILEY, BRADLEY M, HENAGHAN, JENNIFER, DELUNA, NINFA, BILES, LAWRENCE E, FUENT-

ES, WILLIAM T, OSKROBA, STEPHEN, HOWARD, KENNETH D, MACRI, DOMINIC, MELIN, JOEL, WEISS, DONALD A, LLES, CAROLYN, BUTLER, RAY M, BRUCAL, OMAR B, GLOMB, PATRICK R, POPE, FRANK J, TOKARZ, TIMOTHY J, SREJMA, WILLIAM F, CROTTY, JAMES E, LIU, KAI, DEMPSEY, KEVIN S, KIMBREL, STEVEN R, GONZALEZ, JOSE L, WEINBRENNER, CHRISTOPHER L, SAMPEY, MICHAEL F, PINSON, DONALD C, CRANDALL, MICHAEL J, HAYDEN, TIMOTHY P, WITT, COLLEEN M, SELVIK, ROY A, FEDERIGHI, RICK R, MARANOWICZ, JOSEPH A. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1ST AYD CORPORATION 258.18, 4 SURE ENTERTAINMENT 8400, 601 BAR & GRILL 1860, 911 TECH INC 4872, A & A EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY CO 751, A & P STRAIGHT LINE INC 812, A BEEP LLC 108433.86, A&A SPRINKLER COMPANY, INC. 160, A-ALL SEASONS WINDOW WASHING INC 5100, ABATIX CORP 2028.31, ABBEY PAVING 44.95, ABBOTT RUBBER COMPANY, INC 275.2, AC TRANSMISSION INC 7200, ACME TRUCK BRAKE & SUPPLY CO 5626.81, ACQUA CONTRACTORS CORPORATION 3406514.34, ADAMOW, EWA 20.75, ADAMS, DAVID 1000, ADDISON ANIMAL HOSPITAL LTD 219.5, ADDISON AUTO BODY & GLASS INC 6463.9, ADDISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 15000, ADDISON DAIRY QUEEN 584, ADDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 55597.16, ADDISON ENGRAVING INC 441.7, ADDISON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 40916.68, ADDISON FLORAL 2061, ADDISON PARK DISTRICT 68087.18, ADDISON PARK DISTRICT SENIOR CLUB 17700, ADDISON PUBLIC LIBRARY 140372.5, ADR CUSTOM BUILDERS 6479.78, AFFORDABLE CABINETS INC 6700, AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 5243.65, AIR BLOWER SERVICES INC 2964, AIR CLEANING SPECIALISTS 2062.6, AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC 219, AIR SCIENCE USA LLC 777, AIYO, GOLO 24, AKAMAKJIAN, JACK 750, ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORPORATION 37780.67, ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT CO INC 3317.23, ALL BRITE GLASS AND MIRROR 150, ALL CLEAN FACILITIES SERVICES LLC 59312, ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS 1782, ALLAN J COLEMAN COMPANY 6669.91, ALLIED GARAGE DOOR INC 1678.08, ALLIED WASTE SERVICES 3076784.64, ALLMAX SOFTWARE INC 8490, ALLY BANK 22, ALPHA MEDIA LLC 40529, ALPINE SAP INC. 1320, ALSTON CONSTRUCTION 926.91, ALTHOFF INDUSTRIES INC 716.5, ALTIRNAO INC 2388, ALTORFER INDUSTRIES INC 105075.73, ALVAH BUSHNELL COMPANY 1433.07, AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO 2961065, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 101224, AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS 195, AMERICAN ASPHALT SURFACE RECYCLING INC 81.65, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY 118, AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION 1337, AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION 2373, AMJ SPECTACULAR EVENTS 20348.07, ANALYTICHEM CANADA INC 3198, ANCY, ANDY 125, ANDERSON LOCK CO 350.77, ANDERSON, STEVE 300, ANDREW MCCANN LAWN SPRINKLER COMPANY 676.73, APCO INTERNATIONAL 1788, APGN INC 1658.8, APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS GROUP 665, ARC IMAGING RESOURCES 765.95, ARCHIVESOCIAL INC 5988, ARMSTRONG, DOUG 1233.76, ARREZ, RAMIRO 1705.21, ARROW ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 739.01, ARTISTIC ENGRAVING 13243.75, ASCAP 930, ASSOCIATION OF MIDWEST MUSEUM 125, AT&T 56422.62, AT&T 3501.67, AT&T LONG DISTANCE 1269.17, AT&T MOBILITY 238929.42, ATLAS BOBCAT LLC 960.3, ATOMATIC MECHANICAL SERVICES INC 42709.75, AUDIOMETRIC ASSOCIATES 1288, AUGUSEWICZ, KATHY 12.2, AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS COMPA-

NY 17707.76, AVALON PETROLEUM COMPANY 163144.46, AVI SYSTEMS INC 80327.63, AXON ENTERPRISE INC

362183.92, AZAVAR AUDIT SOLUTIONS INC 3666.43, B & H PHOTO-VIDEO INC 8200.96, B&F CONSTRUCTION CODE SERVICES INC 836.66, BACZEK, JOHN 125, BADGER METER INC 4768.31, BALTHAZAR, ERIC 125, BAQUERO, DAVID 300, BAQUERO, MAGDA 100, BARBARA’S POLISH DELI 1294, BARRICADE LITES INC 11788.28, BARRY SERVICES 600, BAUER, CARL 513.78, BAXTER & WOODMAN, INC. 22360, BBTS LLC 955, BDO USA, LLP 152922.61, BEACON TRAINING GROUP LLC 1622.63, BEEBE, MICHELE 478.13, BENCHMARK SALES & SERVICE OF ILLINOIS, INC. 12645, BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT 2485.48, BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 2411.44, BERLA CORPORATION 3450, BERNDT, BILLY 108.6, BESCH, MARK 932.84, BEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC 4010, BIDNET 900, BILES, LAWRENCE 1617.28, BIVOL, ANA 450, BLECKA, EDWARD, JR 25000, BLITT AND GAINES P.C. 8041.44, BLOOMINGDALE TOWNSHIP 10017, BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS 5322612.95, BLUME, ERIC 137.96, BLY, JEFF 5107.73, BMI/ BROADCAST MUSIC INC 421, BOWER, ARLENE 32.38, BRANDT, MICHAEL 245.4, BRANT, ERIC 255.79, BRAVO COMPANY ENGINEERING 174753.55, BRIAN P HENEGHAN 800, BRIGGS PAVING 1088.15, BRILLED LIGHTING 3404.66, BROTHERS ASPHALT PAVING INC 1907016.18, BRUCAL, OMAR 3114.95, BUILDING & FIRE CODE ACADEMY 590, BUILT BEST FENCE COMPANY 7850, BUILTECH SERVICES LLC 840.72, BUJNOWSKA, DANUTA 100, BULK STORAGE INC 1223857, BULLITT ENTERTAINMENT 7100, BURDORF, DIANNE 342.61, BURMEISTER, ERIC 633.31, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DAILY 199, C & A CRANES INC 820, C & V INC 150, CALEA 8080, CALLYO 2009 CORP 3354.61, CAMPBELL, SHAWN 125, CAPUTO’S FRESH MARKET 17207.57, CARDIO PARTNERS INC 3752, CARLI FLORES - PETTY CASH 1053.03, CARLSON BROS INC 4700, CARRAZCO, ANA 66, CARRILLO, ANGELA 100, CASEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 992.84, CASSIDY TIRE & SERVICE 44, CASTELAN, ELUID 68.98, CASTELAN, IRMA 595, CDS OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 76588.97, CDW GOVERNMENT 496175.37, CENTRAL PARTS WAREHOUSE 5313.42, CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 20118.11, CERTIFIED LABORATORIES 3912.88, CFA SOFTWARE INC 1795, CHACON, ALEXANDER 46.99, CHAD E COOK 3414, CHADRA, RUSSELL 800, CHAIDEZ, CESAR 600, CHC WELLNESS INC 6248, CHICAGO METRO AGENCY FOR PLANNING 1675.71, CHICAGO METRO FIRE PREVENTION 2973.4, CHICAGO PARTS & SOUND LLC 12129.99, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY 2353, CHRISTENSEN, TOM 765.12, CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING LTD 61544.37, CICHON, KRISTI 1300, CIOX HEALTH 103.1, CITYVIEW / N HARRIS 110255.71, CIVILTECH ENGINEERING INC 159646.44, CLARK HILL PLC 42126.54, CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT, INC 77770, CLASSIC POOLS INC 19.26, CLAVEY’S NURSERY INC 3640, CLEAN N’ SHINY AUTO DETAILING 3400, CLOUDPOINT GEOSPATIAL, INC. 4680, COLLEGE OF DUPAGE 19434, COLLEY ELEVATOR COMPANY 7038, COLLIANDER, JAKE 259.06, COMCAST BUSINESS 90405.65, COMCAST CABLE 5745.49, COMDATA 312710.07, COMMONWEALTH EDISON 8551.21, COMMONWEALTH EDISON 6209.77, COMPASS MINERALS INC 172809.81, CONCENTRIC INTEGRATION 11585.96, CONCORDE SIGNS LLC 1325, CONFORTI, JOSEPH & MARISA 25, CONSOLIDATED FLOORING OF CHICAGO LLC 31408.46, CONSTRUCTION & GEO-

TECHNICAL MATERIAL TESTING INC 7675, CONSULT PR, INC. 480, COOPER, JOHN 131.42, CORDARO PROPERTIES LLC 50, CORDOGIANNES ENTERPRISES 4500, CORE & MAIN LP 1153014.42, CORPORATE IMAGING CONCEPTS INC 418.48, CORRPRO WATERWORKS 2980, COSTAR 11904.45, COULAM-REYES, TEIRSA 61.57, COVARRUBIAS, BRAYAN 300, COVERTTRACK GROUP INC 1983.85, CP CREATIVE DESIGN LLC 760, CPP EVENTS INC 24440.5, CRAIG JOHNSON CONSULTING LLC 10000, CRANDALL, JACOB 300, CRANDALL, MICHAEL 763.05, CRASH DATA GROUP INC 1500, CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING, INC. 1271.06, CRITICAL REACH 925, CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 20760.03, CROTTY, JAMES 436, CRUSH-CRETE INC 1958.95, CULVER’S 700, CULVERS OF ADDISON 0, CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE 10659.12, CUNNIFF, JASON 125, CURRIE MOTORS FRANKFORT INC 294446.64, CUSTOM INK LLC 2396.32, CUSTOM TRUCK ONE SOURCE LP 1336.41, DACRA TECH LLC 44999.55, DAGGER TOOL CO INC 300, DAHME MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES INC 79247, DAILY HERALD / PADDOCK PUBLICATIONS 3559.25, DANIEL, JAMES 75, DANIKOWSKI, BRANDON 403.15, DASH MEDICAL GLOVES, LLC 398.46, DAVIDSON, SCOTT 1800, DAWSON, MATTHEW H 15, DEBARTOLO, PETER 100, DELTA DENTAL OF ILLINOIS 372551.66, DELTA INDUSTRIES INC 4573.24, DELUNA, NINFA 65.71, DEMPSEY, KEVIN 404.46, DES PLAINES JOURNAL INC 943.75, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES CENTER 1113.51, DIAMOND BLADE WAREHOUSE 522.57, DICIANNI GRAPHICS 40000, DIFATTA, SALVO 471.63, DIGGING RECORDS INC 2060, DIGIOVANNI, JOSEPH 125, DISANO, ANTHONY 507.5, DISPLAY SALES 29999.95, DITO LLC 66535.2, DLT SOLUTIONS LLC 4672.92, DOBEY, DAVID 862.64, DOJE’S FORENSIC SUPPLIES INC 622.28, DONNOE & ASSOCIATES INC 1305, DOOR SYSTEMS 7235.3, DORSEY, ANDREW 150, DOYLE SIGNS INC 2021, DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS INC 226.13, DRIVEN FENCE INC 1800, DRYDON EQUIPMENT INC 2183.79, DU PAGE COUNTY TREASURER 25535.56, DU PAGE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 88 16738.07, DU-KANE ASPHALT COMPANY 92981.71, DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL INC 9083.64, DUNKLEY’S TAVERN 1641, DUPAGE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 25530.27, DUPAGE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES 2815, DUPAGE COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION 1430, DUPAGE COUNTY CHILDREN’S CENTER 4000, DUPAGE COUNTY COLLECTOR 1792.6, DUPAGE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 91338, DUPAGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE 654, DUPAGE COUNTY SENIOR POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 750, DUPAGE JUVENILE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 45, DUPAGE MATERIALS COMPANY 3713.28, DUPAGE MAYORS & MANAGERS CONFERENCE 28359.97, DUPAGE RIVER/ SALT CREEK WORKGROUP 162070, DUPAGE SECURITY SOLUTIONS INC 617.58, DUPAGE WATER COMMISSION 6405487.27, DUREK, ALEXANDER 900, DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC 23314.19, E & J PRINTING SERVICES INC 5475, EBM INC 193384.63, EDENBROS LLC 19903.97, EDWARD OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 12355.61, ELECTRICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC 13652, ELEMECH, INC. 1160, ELIMINATOR INC 0, ELINEUP LLC 600, ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG 28600, ELLIEPRESENTS 687.5, EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD OF DUPAGE COUNTY 1810.8, EMERGENT SAFETY SUPPLY 5744.72, EMPOWER HEALTH SERVICES LLC 6439, ENERGENECS INC 5920.83, ENERGY LIGHT INC 6612, ENVIRONMENTAL AQUATIC MANAGEMENT, LLC 12950, ENVIROTEST PERRY LABORATORIES INC 4970, EQUIPMENT DEPOT OF ILLINOIS INC

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since the first craft grower opened in October 2022.

“You would think that this would be something they’re (the government) trying to help out these social equity companies with, but they’re putting handcuffs on them in so many different spots,” he said. “One of them being this medical thing.”

Olson said he contacted state agencies, including the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, months ago about whether craft products can be sold to medical patients at their retail tax rate, but only heard one response: “They all say it was an oversight.”

This potentially hurt social equity companies because they sell wholesale to dispensaries and may have been missing out on a consistent customer base through those medical dis-

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6778, MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS LLC

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pensaries.

Olson said the state’s attempts to provide licensees with a path to a successful business over the years, such as with corrective lotteries that granted more social equity licenses, have come up short.

“It’s like they almost set up the social equity thing to fail so the big guys could come in and swoop up all these licenses,” Olson said. “I hate to feel like that but, if you look at it, it’s pretty black and white.”

Olson said craft companies benefit from any type of retail sale.

“If we sell it to medical patients or not, it’s a matter of, ‘Are we collecting the proper taxes?’ That’s all it is,” he said.

State revenue from cannabis taxes, licensing costs and other fees goes into the Cannabis Regulation Fund,

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which is used to fund a host of programs, including cannabis offense expungement, the general revenue fund, and the R3 campaign aiming to uplift disinvested communities.

For fiscal year 2024, nearly $256 million was paid out from Cannabis Regulation Fund for related initiatives, which includes almost $89 million transferred to the state’s general revenue fund and more than $20 million distributed to local governments, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue

Medical access still limited

The state’s 55 medical dispensaries that predate the 2020 legalization law, mostly owned by publicly traded multistate operators that had been operating in Illinois since 2014 under the state’s medical marijuana program,

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were automatically granted a right to licenses to sell recreationally in January 2020. That gave them a dual-purpose license that no new entrants into the market can receive under current law.

Since expanding their clientele in 2020, Illinois dispensaries have sold more than $6 billion worth of cannabis products through recreational transactions alone.

Nearly two-thirds of dispensaries licensed to sell to medical patients are in the northeast counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and Will. Dual-purpose dispensaries only represent about 20 percent of the state’s dispensaries.

While the state began offering recreational dispensary licenses since the adult-use legalization law passed, it has not granted a new medical dis-

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pensary license since 2018. That has allowed the established players to continue to corner the market on the state’s nearly 150,000 medical marijuana patients.

But social equity licensees and advocates say there are more ways to level the playing field, including expanding access to medical sales.

Johnson, who became the state’s top cannabis regulator in late 2022, expressed hope for movement during the fall veto session on House Bill 2911, which would expand medical access to all Illinois dispensaries.

“We would like every single dispensary in Illinois to be able to serve medical patients,” Johnson said. “It’s something that medical patients have been asking for, for years.”

Johnson said the bill would benefit patients and small businesses.

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