Village Trustee (and Village President-Elect) Nick Cuzzone and Leslie Allison-Seei—chair of the
Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 held its Memorial Day service on Monday morning at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park. Post Commander Jim Blankshain is pictured bowing his head as Willowbrook High School students Lily Hendrickson and Anna Seelbach sound taps at the end of the ceremony. The post’s 2020 Memorial Day event
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Montini Catholic High School in Lombard celebrated its homecoming last week. The school’s homecoming court included 10 seniors—five boys and five girls. Two members of the court (left to right)—Santino Florio and Izzie Evenson—were crowned as Montini’s 2024 homecoming king and queen during Friday afternoon’s pep rally in the school’s main gymnasium. Evenson is a resident of Villa Park. Before attending Montini, she attended St. Pius X School in Lombard. Evenson is a four-year member of Montini’s varsity girls volleyball program. During her freshman season, she was part of the Broncos’ team that won the 2021 IHSA Class 2A state championship. The members of Montini’s 2024 homecoming court were introduced during halftime of Friday night’s varsity football game. Montini defeated Marmion Academy 55-19 in the contest. Florio scored one of the Broncos’ touchdowns with a 41-yard reception in the first half.
Park Community Pride Commission. Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of each April. The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Villa Park with Tree City USA designation for 36 straight years. To receive that recognition, a community must have a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance.
Three subjects accused of carjacking and robbing a man at gunpoint in Downers Grove
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced on Sunday that Judge Robert Gibson granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for three subjects accused of robbing a Downers Grove man of his property and his vehicle at gunpoint.
Javari Williams, 18, of Harvey, Tremaine Nelson, 18, of Gary, Indiana, and Tyray Hemphill, 22, of Chicago, appeared in First Appearance Court on Sunday. All three subjects were charged with one count of armed robbery with a firearm, one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking–victim over 60, all
Class X felonies.
On Friday, Sept. 27, at approximately 6:50 p.m., DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 36th and Fairview Avenue in unincorporated Downers Grove for a report of an armed robbery of a motor vehicle that had just occurred. After speaking with the victim, a man over 60 years old, authorities learned that a black 2006 Dodge Charger was allegedly involved in the robbery.
The Downers Grove Police Department arrived on scene and was able to locate the Charger and the victim’s vehicle, a 2006 Silver Chrysler 300 SRT, in the area. Officers began pursuit of the two vehicles and after a short time, the Charger crashed at Route 83 in
Hinsdale. After crashing, four occupants of the Charger allegedly exited the vehicle and began walking northbound on the shoulder of Route 83.
A Hinsdale police officer approached the four individuals, at which time three of them, later identified as the defendants, climbed over a wooden fence and fled, while the fourth individual allegedly claimed that he was the victim of a robbery and ultimately escaped law enforcement.
The Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies immediately established a perimeter and took the three defendants into custody after a brief search. It is alleged that Nelson was located in a window well in the 500 block of N. Quincy Avenue, Hinsdale.
Missing 2-year-old found safe in Lombard hotel
A 2-year-old girl who had been reported missing around midnight Friday, Sept. 27, from the Extended Stay America Hotel in Lombard was found safe by police at around 7 a.m. and reunited with her family. The toddler was found in a vacant room on the fourth floor of the hotel, according to police.
A friend of the family told NBC Channel 5 news that the girl was reported missing around midnight. It was reported the girl’s mother took a shower in her room on the fourth floor and came out to find her daughter
missing.
An active, extensive search that lasted several hours ensued in the area of 22nd Street and Highland Avenue. According to the Channel 5 report, the search involved the Lombard and Villa Park police departments, the DuPage County Sheriff, and the Oak Brook, Roselle and Bloomingdale fire departments. The search included divers who searched a pond behind the hotel and K-9s that searched a wooded area near the pond.
County clerk announces voter turnout on day one of early voting smashes record
More than double that of the 2020 general election
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek announced that voter turnout on the first day of early voting in DuPage County (Sept. 26 smashed the record set in the 2020 General Election. A total of 1,533 voters showed up at the polls on Sept. 26—more than double the 660 voters who cast ballots on the first day of early voting in 2020.
“While it’s too early to make predictions, it appears that DuPage County is on track to have a large turnout for this presidential election. There’s excitement in the air,” Kaczmarek said. “In 2020, the turnout was 76.55 percent with 491,067
ballots cast—the largest turnout in DuPage history.”
In recent years, DuPage County has had the highest voter turnout in the region in every election.
“Four years ago, there was a huge line of voters winding around the Fairgrounds unpaved parking lot most of the day. Until 2020, voting this early was never very popular here,” Kaczmarek said. “We expanded our earliest voting sites from one to five. This expansion, along with state-of-the-art 100 percent paper ballot voting equipment has made it much easier and quicker to process voters.”
It is further alleged that officers found a loaded Glock 23 semi-automatic .40 caliber handgun with one bullet in the chamber in the same window well. It is alleged that Williams and Hemphill were also located on the same property, along with two additional handguns, including a loaded Glock 23 Gen 4 with an extended magazine.
Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that the victim had arranged with an individual named “Reyes” to sell his car on the “OfferUp” sales application. It is alleged that Reyes and the victim met at the victim’s home and went for a test drive. It is alleged that after the test drive Reyes convinced the victim to walk down the street to meet a friend that had a tow truck. It is alleged that as the victim and Reyes began walking down the street, the victim turned around and began to walk back to his car, at which time the defendants, who had pulled the Charger up to the victim’s car, exited the Charger and ran toward the victim with their guns drawn. It is further alleged that the defendants then pointed their guns at the victim’s head, back and groin and went through his pockets, stealing his wallet, cell phone, car keys, a gold chain, and a watch.
It is further alleged that the defendants then pushed the victim to the ground, told him “don’t f***ing move” and then fled in the victim’s car and the
Charger. Authorities also learned that the Charger was reported stolen out of Chicago on Sept. 23.
“The allegations that Javari Williams, Tremaine Nelson and Tyray Hemphill violently robbed an innocent man of his car, pointing three guns at him, and tried to hide in a residential neighborhood, are frightening,” Berlin said. “We are all thankful that the victim in this case was not physically harmed. The quick apprehension of the defendants in this case demonstrates DuPage County law enforcement’s commitment to public safety and willingness to work together to ensure the safety and security of all our residents. I commend Sheriff Mendrick and his office as well as the Downers Grove and Hinsdale Police Departments for their outstanding efforts that led to the apprehension of the defendants in this case.”
“This type of violent crime will not be tolerated,” Mendrick said. “DuPage county will continue to arrest anyone who contributes to gun violence in our county. I thank State’s Attorney Berlin and his team for filing appropriate charges in this case”
An investigation into the matter continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at 630-407-2400.
The next court date for all three defendants is scheduled for Oct. 28 for arraignment.
Voters at the Fairgrounds now have a paved parking lot, thanks to nearly $2 million in voter accessibility grants issued to the DuPage County Clerk’s office from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Early voting locations open now are at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton; Addison Township Office; Bartlett Community Center; and the Naperville Municipal Center. Specific days and hours of all early voting locations can be found at: Voting Information (dupagecounty.gov)
“We’re providing optimum access to DuPage’s 623,326 voters, including vote-by-mail, permanent vote-by-mail, 24 early voting locations open on Oct. 21, and 250 polling places on Election Day, Nov. 5, with the option to vote anywhere,” she said.
Kaczmarek encourages anyone who is uncertain of their voter registration status, including those voters who may have moved or changed their name since the last time they voted, to confirm their registration and view their sample ballot at the clerk’s website: View Sample Ballot (dupagecounty.gov).
Correction In the Sept. 26 “Out and About,” the drummer’s name was misspelled. It should have read Mike Gallus.
DuPage County Board chair proposes balanced budget for FY2025
DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy recently presented a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025, outlining key priorities that support vital County services in a cost-effective, fiscally responsible manner.
The proposed FY2025 budget totals $635.8 million, with a General Fund of $257.1 million. The budget includes a $71 million property tax levy, capturing new construction without raising the property tax rate, which remains flat at 2 percent of the average homeowner’s tax bill.
“I am pleased to present a balanced budget that not only maintains our outstanding levels of service, but also invests in key projects to prepare for the future,” Conroy said. “This proposal provides crucial support for residents who need it most, providing the help they need without raising the County’s portion of the property tax.”
Highlights of the FY2025 budget include:
• $500,000 to assist in the fight against food insecurity;
• $350,000 for the DuPage Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care, funding community initiatives for treatment and counseling at a grassroots level;
• Additional funding for public safety, including the Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, and Public Defender;
• Doubling the number of attorneys in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court to handle Shelter Care hearings on cases involving charges of child abuse and neglect;
• $1.8 million for County Board member initiatives.
The FY2025 proposed budget includes $151.9 million for capital, including a multi-year project to build a new maintenance garage and fueling station for the Division of Transportation, repairing water and sewer lines, renovating the DuPage Care Center, completing the Animal Services expansion, and other stormwater and road construction projects.
The public can provide feedback on the proposed budget plan at https://dupagecounty-ktgfp.formstack.com/forms/proposed_budget_ feedback.
The DuPage County Board will consider the chair’s proposed budget and will approve the county budget at its Nov. 26 meeting. The 2025 Fiscal Year begins on Dec. 1.
Giannoulias encourages FDA to review harmful chemicals in food supply
GRAS
designation under scrutiny as FDA introduces new post-market review process
Ahead of a public meeting to discuss food safety, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is advocating that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) develop a post-market assessment program to test harmful chemicals in our food supply.
The “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) designation currently allows food manufacturers—not the FDA—to decide if chemical additives are safe for consumption. This legal loophole has allowed food dyes, preservatives and other chemicals to be placed on store shelves with little to no oversight from the FDA, the federal agency tasked with ensuring food is safe. Many of these GRAS ingredients have been linked to serious health problems, including hyperactivity, nervous system damage, reproductive issues, hormonal damage and increased risk of cancer.
“Allowing the company that pro-
duces the ultra-processed food to decide if a chemical is safe, without having to inform the FDA, makes no sense and it adds up to a dangerous game for American families to play,” Giannoulias said.
“Developing a rigorous review program that puts our health first and addresses the impact of chemicals in our food will go a long way to holding food manufacturers accountable and restoring trust and confidence in the FDA.”
The Secretary of State oversees Illinois’ organ donation registry, which is one of the largest in the nation. Studies have shown that organ damage and failure is a consequence of the health risks associated with chemical additives, particularly in children. Keeping donors’ organs healthy for individuals suffering from life-threatening diseases or injuries who need transplants is critical.
Villa Park briefs
Village’s Community F.U.N. Commission to hold its Autumn Jubilee on Oct. 12
The Village of Villa Park’s Community F.U.N. (Focus on Unifying Neighbors) Commission will hold its Autumn Jubilee from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. The family event will take place in the parking lot of the Villa Park Historical Museum, which is located at 220 S. Villa Ave., along the Illinois Prairie Path.
All community members are invited to the event, which will include food trucks, craft vendors and face painting.
Villa Park Fire Department invites residents to its open house on Oct. 12
The Villa Park Fire Department will hold its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 81, 1440 S. Ardmore Ave.
The open house will include family oriented activities, as well as demonstrations.
Parking will be available at the U.S. Post Office at 1415 S. Ardmore Ave., across the street from the fire station.
Many food chemicals have never been meaningfully reassessed for safety, even if they were approved decades ago and new science has since demonstrated potential harms. Instead, the product is brought straight to market for human consumption without a systematic health and safety review.
According to a 2022 Environmental Working Group analysis, “since 2000, food and chemical companies have petitioned the FDA only 10 times to approve a new substance. By contrast, for 756 of 766 new food chemicals added to the food supply since then, or 98.7 percent, these companies have exploited a loophole for substances that are ‘generally recognized as safe,’ or GRAS.”
During the past year, the FDA has undergone a major reorganization of its Human Foods Program and established the Office of Food Chemical
For more information, call the fire department at 630-833-5350.
Village announces fall hours at Lufkin Park’s splash pad and restrooms
The Village of Villa Park recently announced updated hours at the splash pad and restrooms at the newly renovated Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore Ave.
In its announcement, the village noted that Sept. 22 was the first day of fall, and that the daily hours of the splash pad and restrooms at the
Displaying their wares
St. Alexander Catholic Church in Villa Park, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, held its annual craft fair and bake sale on Saturday at the Parish Hall. Throughout the day, attendees browsed the many tables featuring items made by various local crafters which were available for purchase. Plenty of tasty homemade goodies also were on sale. Here, Villa Park resident Tammy Machaj displays handmade jewelry at her table. She has been making jewelry for 15 years.
Safety, Dietary Supplements and Innovation. Additional steps have been taken including the development of an enhanced systematic process for the post-market assessment of chemicals in foods, slated for a discussion at a public held Wednesday, Sept. 25. European and other nations have outlawed many GRAS chemicals and mandate that corporations formulate their products with safer alternatives. In the U.S., California recently passed a law that outlaws several harmful chemicals in the food supply that goes into effect in 2027.
Last year, Giannoulias, with the help of state Sen. Willie Preston (16th District-Chicago) and state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (81st District-Downers Grove), introduced The Illinois Food Safety Act (SB 2637) which seeks to ban the sale of foods in Illinois containing chemical additives that have been linked to health issues.
park are being adjusted as the days get shorter.
Starting Sept. 23, the splash pad turned off at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the park’s restrooms are now closing at 6:30 p.m.
According to the village, the splash pad will stay open through October, weather permitting.
Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley holds its annual Superhero Hustle 5K Run/2-Mile Walk this Saturday
All skill levels are welcome
Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley’s annual Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle 5K Run/2-Mile Walk begins at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 5, in Villa Park. This 5-kilometer run/2-mile walk along the Illinois Prairie Path will benefit the mission of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley to ensure that children with disabilities and their families are empowered.
Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero, or create an identity of their own. The morning also includes a kids dash, visits from superheroes, a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers, live music from Northern Trust’s band, The Exceptions, and more.
People of all ages, abilities and skill levels are welcome to participate. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome and encouraged.
Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley is located at 830 S. Addison Ave., Villa Park.
To register online, visit eastersealsdfvr.org/runforthekids. Registration will also be available on race day, at a fee of $35, from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. All pre-registered participants will receive an event T-shirt.
Race-day parking is available in the lot of Community Presbyterian Church, 1111 E. Madison St., Lombard, and on the side streets unaffected by the race route.
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Thoughts on love
We all want to be loved. I think that’s a universal statement - and there aren’t too many of them anymore. But I think it’s safe to say we all seek love.
When I lost the love of my life, I lost a huge chunk of love. Of course it isn’t gone, because love never dies; but it often feels gone—in many worldly ways—for now.
I live it on a daily basis.
So, I guess it’s pretty logical that I spend a lot of time contemplating love. What it is. How to define it. What it means. Why it’s important. Why we seek it. Why it fuels us. Why it makes us feel good. And so on.
In this, I’ve come to a realization.
We all want to be loved. It starts on day one (and maybe even before) of our experience as humans. Tiny babies cry out, literally asking for love (and milk and a diaper change, but I digress).
Babies need to have their physical needs met, but they need love as well.
It’s a requirement just as critical as a clean diaper or full bottle of milk, because if babies don’t receive love consistently, they may struggle with intimacy, trust and the ability to love others for the remainder of their life. (This is a condition called attachment disorder).
Imagine the ramifications. Not being loved leads to an inability to express love. I’m not sure there’s been a sadder sentence ever written.
Craving to be loved, indeed, is a universal truth. But I think there is something beyond being loved that is even more universal: We want to give love. We want to love.
Can anybody find me somebody to love? Freddie Mercury had a point.
Being loved is nice. But it is a passive state of being. It requires nothing from you and you can’t control its ebbs and flows because you are on the receiving end. Someone can love you without you ever even knowing it. Think of all the rom-coms that have been based on this premise!
In that, you are a passive bystander to love, and life is not meant to be lived in bystander mode.
At least not if it is going to be the best life - and who among us doesn’t want that?
Being loved is passive. Loving someone—or something—on the other hand, is the the opposite of
By Jill Pertler Columnist
passive. And in that it activates mega-neutrons of positivity within our beings. Simply put, love makes us feel good, in more ways than one.
The active state of loving another being produces dopamine, which is associated with increased happiness, pleasure, positivity and well-being.
The physical touch often associated with love releases oxytocin, which lowers stress. In addition, love helps to boost immunity and tends to improve sleep patterns. Overall, it increases life expectancy and is good for heart health, which might help to explain the plethora of hearts on Valentine’s Day.
Being loved is wonderful. Loving, especially in the reciprocal sense, is beyond wonderful. It is what life is all about. Quite simply. Quite literally. Quite understandably. Quite magnificently.
It’s hard to wrap your head around it. But I think maybe the Beatles alluded to the thought when they sang: All you need is love.
Of course coffee, wine and chocolate probably also belong on that list, but love is key.
And it doesn’t have to be romantic love, or even person to person love. Giving love is remarkably flexible.
Ask any pet owner if the love they have for their four-legged friend is real. You already know the answer.
I’ve just got one more point to make on this topic. We often think about loving another or acting in such a way as to gain the love of another. This is okay, but sometimes I think we forget to love the most important person in our own lives: Ourself.
Because that has to come first. Then all the rest about love for and from others will simply fall into place. And when it does, it’s almost like magic.
Which is a lot like love.
Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
Passing a bipartisan government spending bill
By U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
actions encouraging violence.
Last week, I joined with an overwhelming majority of my colleagues from both parties to pass a three-month continuing resolution (CR) that will keep federal government funding at their current levels until Dec. 20 while a longer-term deal is negotiated.
Funding for the federal government would have run out at the end of the month, causing lasting harm to the safety, security, and economic well-being of all Americans. I’m thankful that the Senate and President Biden also acted quickly to avoid this unnecessary and disastrous outcome, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure the government remains properly funded in the future.
Calling on all Americans to condemn and reject political violence
On Sunday, Sept. 15, Secret Service agents foiled an apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida—the second such attempt against the former president in roughly two months.
As I have said repeatedly, political violence has no place in our country, and Americans of all political leanings should all condemn speech and
Following the attack against former President Trump in July, I joined with my colleague, Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), to introduce a resolution condemning political violence in all its forms. I am calling upon my colleagues from both parties to join us in supporting this resolution to reaffirm our shared belief as Americans that political violence is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.
Why we should maintain engagement with our foreign adversaries
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability recently held a hearing examining the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) political warfare. During my question line, I responded to the suggestion made by one witness that the U.S. should halt engagement with the CCP and not discuss priorities with the leaders of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
As the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the CCP, it’s critical to our national security and economic well-being that the U.S. continue to have a dialogue with the CCP to deter further aggression against us and our allies and partners.
My hearing on how the CCP uses the law to silence its critics
The Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the
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United States and the CCP recently held a hearing detailing how the CCP uses the law to silence its critics and enforce its rule.
As Ranking Member of the Select Committee, I highlighted how the CCP is using American courts to threaten those who speak up and use their own courts in China to sue and disadvantage American companies.
Meanwhile, it is nearly impossible for Americans to successfully sue in Chinese courts, and it can be very difficult to sue Chinese companies or properly defend against Chinese suits in American courts. This lack of reciprocity is extremely unfair.
The CCP uses frivolous lawsuits and other scare tactics to intimidate American businesses and individuals who speak the truth about them. Just take Scott Paul, the head of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, who has testified before our committee twice.
When he made truthful statements in front of our committee about BYD, a Chinese carmaker, being controlled by the CCP, BYD sued him in U.S. court on baseless charges of defamation.
As highlighted at this hearing, the CCP views the law as a sword to use against its opponents and a shield to protect its own interests.
Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8 th Congressional District of Illinois, which includes part of Addison, Wood Dale and Bensenville.
Reader: What have the candidates done, not for their party, but for us?
Americans must seriously think about the upcoming election. The rhetoric and misinformation must not be automatically accepted as truth. The media, which was once a benefactor and ally in providing the truth for our consumption and education, no longer exists, except for media like the Lombardian The ultimate question is: What have the candidates done, not for their party, but for us, the American people?
Low gas prices, reasonable food prices, a halt to illegal immigration, energy independence and safety.
Remember, politicians are self-serving fabricators. The overall question is which candidate can deliver to the American people? Not words, but action! John S. Ritchie Lombard
About a week ago I dropped a white envelope, about 8 by 10, by the Harris BMO Bank there on Villa and St. Charles and I believe I dropped it there in the parking lot without realizing it and I had a lot of important papers in there, some cards, and it just was a big white envelope. Nothing was on there, but if anybody would find it if they could please return it to the bank with Lindsay and she would know that it would be mine. I would appreciate it, because it was under my arm when I left the bank and Lindsay said I must have dropped it before I got into the car in the parking lot. When I went back later to look for it, I couldn’t find it. So if anybody picked it up, please return it to Lindsay at the BMO Bank on St. Charles and Villa. I really would appreciate getting the envelope back. Thank you.
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Hey Lombard, with regard to the Pinnacle project. First, Lombard is not a gated community. That’s Oak Brook. Second, the developer knows exactly who their target market is. Thus the need for seven bedrooms to house multiple generational families. Third, isn’t that area currently supported by DuPage County sheriff and York Center fire department protection? What’s the cost to bring that into the Lombard protection?
Editor’s note: Your inquiries were directed to Village of Lombard officials for a response, which is as follows: “With the approval of the Pinnacle project by the Village Board, properties within the development area that are currently outside Village limits will be annexed. Once annexed, these areas will receive law enforcement services from the Lombard Police Department and fire and emergency medical services
(EMS) from the Lombard Fire Department. The cost of these services will be funded in the same manner as other properties within the Village and will be integrated into existing service zones for both departments, with no need for additional personnel or equipment at this time.”
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Hello Lombard. Here we go again. First, we have a loaded weapon found at Glenbard East. Second, a visitor at the school openly discussed having a concealed carry license, and a gun was later discovered in that person’s car. And third, we have a social media threat at Glenbard East. I feel everything is falling on deaf ears because it’s Glenbard East. If we were at Glenbard West, we wouldn’t be having any of these issues. They would have locked down that school. They would have metal detectors in there immediately. I feel that there is a lot of bias in this district. They also had the parents meeting at Glenbard West on Monday night (Sept. 23). Why not at Glenbard East? I feel that the superintendent also is not concerning himself as much as if it happened at Glenbard West. He says for everybody to come down, to trust the system. Well, the parents and the kids at Glenbard East do not trust the system. They are actually afraid of what’s going to happen next, and I and the rest of the parents feel that nothing is going to be done because of the bias in our district.
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I don’t have kids at Glenbard East anymore, but it seems what was, by appearances, true then is still true now, based on parent observations both then and now: that Glenbard East gets the short end of the stick, so to speak, out of the four schools, and that the bias is toward Glenbard
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West. Students travel from as long as 45 minutes to East when West is closer, or better yet, how about adding on to North so those poor students also have a school to call “home?” In all these years I have never seen this issue addressed, especially by the board, which does include Lombard residents. Years ago the district held a referendum for a fifth high school (Glenbard Central) in Glendale Heights on district-owned property, but it was voted down. It was never pursued again, but I bet it would have cost less in the long run, and those students would have had a school closer to home.
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People, the handwriting is on the wall. It has been signed by prominent former Republican congressmen and senators, 200 staffers for previous presidential candidates, multiple former White House staffers and advisors, more than 400 economists and 200 National Security personnel. All those mentioned above have this in common: They are all supporting Kamala Harris for president. There are quite a few Republicans for Harris. They all consider Trump unfit to be president. They are, or were, insiders who are warning us through knowledge and or experience. Therefore, I consider it imperative that all of us pay close attention to that handwriting on the wall.
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Hearing Donald Trump say at a campaign rally that Biden “became mentally impaired” and saying Kamala Harris was born mentally impaired and is mentally disabled is completely uncalled for. Take a look in the mirror, Mr. Trump. I’m sure there’s a lot of people who believe you’re not playing with a full deck yourself.
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I doubt anyone is going to change anyone else’s mind about the presidential or other candidates, but the rhetoric and vitriolic statements do nothing to persuade me to the other side. Democrats seem to point to the Republicans’ shortcomings to deflect away from not actually specifying what their party will do for this country. “Orange Man” is but one example of a jab at Trump.
That tells me nothing about him as a person. And I don’t approve either of the insults thrown at President Biden about his cognitive state. If you want to criticize, fine, but criticize about a candidate’s performance as a leader, and first state what your candidate will do to benefit our country; not just that he/ she will improve (fill in the blank). I want to know the specifics of how he/she will do that. This is definitely not the Kennedy-Eisenhower era, where the goals were the same, but the paths to get there were different and one had to decide which path was the best. And, there was civility in the disagreement. For me, the bottom line is “policy over personality.”
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I heard someone compare when life begins/abortion to baking a cake. To paraphrase, the ingredients for the cake were mixed and ready to put in the oven, then someone came along and dumped out the batter. It wasn’t finished yet, but it was still a cake, just in the process of becoming fully baked. I liked the analogy. I am pro-life but will not judge others’ choices, except if/ when it becomes a way of birth control, and I have to pay for it with my hard-earned dollars—the taxes of which I have no say how they are spent. I would rather that money be spent to be proactive (sex education, birth control, abstinence) instead of reactive (abortion).
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To my pro-choice friends, I honestly believe that if you looked at pictures of babies in the second trimester and learned about the most common methods of abortion, most of you would support a ban on abortion in the second trimester. Please research this issue more. Thank you.
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I believe Kamala Harris and her new vice president pick both went to clown college. She smiles and laughs and he dances. Anyone breaks into her home? She has a gun. She told Oprah this on TV. She admitted she probably shouldn’t have said that, but her staff will fix it for her. Maybe she plans on running on smiles, laughing and pantsuits. Wake up, people, you know she is not the right person. Get ready for a
Casten statement on continuing resolution to fund the government
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois’ 6th Congressional District, which includes parts of Lombard, has released the following statement regarding the continuing resolution passed by the House to keep the government open:
“Keeping our government open and functioning is the most basic responsibility of Congress. A government shutdown would have disastrous consequences for Illinois. Troops would be forced to serve without pay, single mothers and children would have lost access to nutrition benefits, travelers would see delays at airports, and food safety inspections would have stopped.
“For these reasons, I’m proud that House Democrats once again delivered the votes necessary to avert a shutdown and keep the government open.
“That said, the continuing resolution passed is not a permanent solution, and we must remain focused on passing a robust government funding package that addresses the needs of the American people. For months, House Republicans have pursued hyper-partisan funding strategies that prioritize politics over keeping the government open. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to work towards bipartisan solutions to fully and responsibly fund the government for FY2025.”
troublesome outcome if she is elected. I hate to see what else comes of it. Wake up now, before it’s too late, Democrats. She’s not any good and I’m not the only one who says that. Thank you.
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My comments are with the election coming up, and all the people out there saying Trump’s a piece of junk, and we could never vote for him. And you Christian people that say you’re voting for Walz and Harris and you have their signs up, and we want peace and no war: The Democrats have caused us to being in three possible situations of war. Trump didn’t. And to call yourself a follower of Christ is so hypocritical because Jesus would say no, you cannot have an abortion. Jesus would say no, you cannot have gender reassignment. My Father created you a boy; you are a boy. My Father created you a girl; you are a girl. You are all hypocrites. Wake up. Get some common sense. Our country is about to fall. God bless this country. * * *
Perhaps the most telling comment regarding Kamala Harris’ flip-flopping on major issues came from Bernie Sanders when he said she’s being pragmatic. She’s saying what she needs to say to get elected. Boy, that sure gives people reasons to think.
Well, first it was the Bears that Chicago wants us to support and then it’s the White Sox that they want us to pay for and now the Chicago public schools are broke. And gee, I wonder who they’re going to want to pay for that. Hello, Springfield. Just say no to Chicago. I don’t want my taxes bailing out the city again with all this ridiculousness. It’s a travesty.
I’m convinced the only reason Kamala Harris is running neck-andneck with Donald Trump is because Trump is so polarizing and hated by so many people. If that wasn’t the case, Harris would be soundly defeated. She has no solutions to any of the problems facing this country, except to spend more money we don’t have or to blame Trump. I’ve lost count how many issues she’s flip-flopped on. She’s trying to be more moderate when, in fact, she’s nothing but a left-wing extremist. Anytime I’ve heard Harris speak, it’s a lot of gibberish and word salads and platitudes. I heard an interview with her on MBNBC, talking about taking a holistic approach to housing. Huh? Then she rambles on about something called an opportunity economy. What?
Coming event
Single mothers group to meet Oct. 13
SHE Single Mothers Support Group, Sunday, Oct. 13, 12:15 p.m., Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Complimentary lunch, free child care (ages 0-12), and support from other single mothers. Our topic for the month is domestic violence with a guest speaker from Sarah’s Inn. RSVP: elmhurstcrc.org/she.
State Rep. Costa Howard, State Sen. Ellman host shred event, paper products drive
District 2 County Board members host donations drive during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), District 2 County Board Members Paula Deacon Garcia, Liz Chaplin, and Yeena Yoo are hosting their second annual Shelter Needs Donations Drive during the month of October.
Above: State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (right) of the 42nd District, which includes most of Lombard and parts of Villa Park, and State Sen. Laura Ellman (left) of the 21st District, which includes most of Lombard, hosted a shred event and paper products drive Saturday morning at Lombard Village Hall. Throughout the morning, participants dropped off up to two banker boxes per vehicle containing personal documents, which were then safely shredded. Additionally, people could drop off toilet paper, paper towels or other household paper products, which were then delivered to The Outreach House in Lombard. Also shown above is Terry Casey of Des Plaines-based Shred First, Inc., who collected the documents from those who dropped them off, and then fed them into a shredding machine (located just behind Casey).
Walking for dyslexia awareness
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the members of Lombard Lodge No. 1098 participated in the Metropolitan Chicago Children’s Dyslexia Center’s Annual 5K Walk & Run, which was held at the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago in Bloomingdale. The purpose of the event was not only to raise awareness of children’s dyslexia, but to support the on-going efforts the center provides. For over two decades, the Scottish Rite Masons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, have been leading the effort to enable children and their families cope with the deficits in reading and writing. The center provides the highest quality, state-of-the-art, multi-sensory instruction to local children and fosters the training of tutors in the art, science, and practice of tutoring, through use of the Orton-Gillingham approach. It is said that while dyslexia cannot be cured, it can be treated. The 5K Walk & Run is one of the main fundraising events for the Dyslexia Center, which Lombard Lodge No. 1098 is proud to support each year. It was recently announced that the fundraising efforts surpassed the $20,000 goal and raised over $21,500. Thank you to all who supported and donated to this philanthropic initiative. Faith, Hope and Charity. To learn more about the Children’s Dyslexia Centers or Lombard Lodge No. 1098, please visit the following links: https://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org or http://www.lombard1098.com.
“We are grateful for these donations that support our efforts to provide a warm, welcoming, and clean environment for families and individuals facing difficult and life-threatening circumstances,” said Janet Ortega, Domestic Violence Program Director. “It not only provides immediate relief but also fosters a sense of hope and belonging. This support is a testament to the strength and compassion of our community.”
“We absolutely wanted to support Family Shelter Service in their mission to empower survivors and prevent domestic violence,” added Yeena Yoo, County Board Member (Elmhurst).
“Member Garcia and Member Chaplin and I are proud to work with an organization that provides so many necessary services to DuPage residents.”
The Donations Drive benefits Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage (FSS of Metropolitan DuPage). The drive began on Oct. 1, and continues through Oct. 31.
FSS of Metropolitan DuPage is seeking household cleaning supplies (toilet cleaner, dish soap, Windex, laundry pods, multi-surface cleaners) and items from their Amazon Wish List to stock its 41-bed domestic violence shelter.
To deliver items directly to FSS of Metropolitan DuPage, donors can visit https://bit.ly/FSSDVAM, or shop online through the shelter wish list. Donations may also be dropped off at drop boxes placed throughout the county at each of the DuPage County Health Department’s Public Health Centers:
• 1111 W. Lake Street, Addison; • 422 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont;
• 1111 E. Jackson Street, Lombard; and
• 115 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.
Additional drop boxes will be available at Elmhurst Public Library, located at 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, and the Lisle Library, located at 777 Front Street, in Lisle. Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage works to create a community free of abuse, and serves DuPage residents by providing valuable resources, including emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, court advocacy, counseling, and prevention education. In DuPage, approximately 230,000 residents are impacted by domestic violence. For additional information, visit www.metrofamily.org/FSSofMFSD.
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High court: Smell of burnt cannabis is not cause for warrantless vehicle search
State supreme court rules unanimously in case stemming from 2020 traffic stop
By Hannah Meisel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
Law enforcement officers in Illinois cannot rely on the smell of burnt cannabis alone to justify searching a vehicle without a warrant, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 19.
The decision was unanimous, though Justice Lisa Holder White did not take part in it. Writing for the court, Justice P. Scott Neville pointed to Illinois’ landmark 2019 law legalizing recreational cannabis, which decriminalized the possession of the drug up to 30 grams.
“The laws on cannabis have changed in such a drastic way as to render the smell of burnt cannabis, standing alone, insufficient to provide probable cause for a police officer to search a vehicle without a warrant,” Neville wrote in a 20page opinion.
The case stems from September 2020, when Ryan Redmond was pulled over by an Illinois State Police trooper on Interstate 80 in Henry County, just east of the Quad Cities. Redmond’s license plate was allegedly not properly secured to his vehicle, and he was driving three miles above the speed limit, according to court records.
But during the interaction, the trooper allegedly smelled burnt cannabis in Redmond’s vehicle and upon searching the vehicle, he found approximately a gram of cannabis in the car’s center console.
Redmond was later charged with a misdemeanor for failure to transport cannabis in an odor-proof container.
The court found that the trooper’s detection of the “burnt cannabis” odor in the vehicle “certainly established reasonable suspicion to investigate further,” but noted that the officer’s further investigation yielded nothing more, including no signs that Redmond’s driving was impaired. Therefore, Neville wrote, the officer’s reasonable suspicion should have never advanced to “probable cause to search.”
Though the court acknowledged the trooper’s initial suspicion that Redmond could’ve “smoked cannabis in the car at some point” was not out of the realm of possibility, Neville pointed out that the officer not only “observed no signs of impairment” but also found no drug paraphernalia or evidence of cannabis use in the car on further investigation.
The trooper “also did not smell the odor of burnt cannabis on Redmond, which undercuts the reasonable belief that Redmond had recently smoked cannabis inside the vehicle while on an Illinois highway,” the opinion said.
The court heard Redmond’s case in January, alongside arguments in
Montini Catholic High School announces fall open house dates for prospective families
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a related case focused on the section in Illinois law that requires cannabis be stored in a sealed, odor-proof container if being transported in a car.
In that case, an Illinois State Police trooper pulled over a car for speeding in rural Whiteside County, also near the Quad Cities, and then arrested the passenger of the vehicle for unlawful possession of cannabis.
According to court records, Vincent Molina’s December 2020 arrest came after the officer found a small box of rolled joints in a vehicle search predicated on the smell of raw cannabis in the car, though Molina told the officer he had a medical cannabis card.
Though the Supreme Court heard the cases in consolidated arguments earlier this year, the justices only ruled on Redmond’s case Sept. 19. The decision briefly mentioned the Molina case in a footnote saying the court was not addressing “the validity of the odor-proof container requirement” in the Redmond decision.
Ahead of the joint oral arguments in January, national and state-level chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed a brief in support of Molina and Redmond, writing that allowing the odor of cannabis as cause for searching a vehicle will lead to biased enforcement against Black and Latino Illinoisans.
“There is a decades-long pattern of police in this state using pretext like cannabis odor to disproportionately stop and search Black and Latino drivers,” the brief reads. Illinois’ stop and search policy “unfairly subjects (Black and Latino drivers) to at-will intrusions of their privacy and relegates them to second-class citizenry.”
The organizations argued the legalization of cannabis means its presence is not indicative of contraband or crime.
The Sept. 19 opinion also noted that other states agree, holding up a Kansas Supreme Court decision from earlier this year as an example.
High courts in other states, including Minnesota, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont have ruled similarly, though Wisconsin’s Supreme Court decided the opposite in a 2023 ruling.
Other states have also passed laws prohibiting warrantless searches of vehicles based solely on the smell of cannabis. But a similar effort in Illinois stalled last year as the Redmond and Molina cases were pending.
Dilpreet Raju contributed to this report.
Parents and students interested in learning about a Lasallian education at Montini Catholic are invited to join them for one or all of these informational events. Registration is required (www.montini.org/ openhouse).
2024 open house dates
Sunday, Oct. 6 (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5-7 p.m. Meet Montini sessions are informal and informational presentations (for parents only) by Montini’s administration and admissions teams. These events include a tour of the school while classes are in session.
Sessions are available: Thursday, Oct. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 13 from 9-10:30 a.m. Registration is required at: www.montini.org/meetmontini.
Parents may also schedule a shadow day for their student to shadow a current Montini student and “be a Bronco for a day.” Shadow days are available Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Schedule your student’s shadow day at: www. montini.org/shadowday.
All prospective students are encouraged to take the placement test at Montini Catholic at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. (Practice test: Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.). Interested students may begin the registration process at www.montini.org/incomingfreshmen. Montini Catholic offers Academic Scholarships to incoming freshmen taking their December Placement Exam. Students can earn up to $10,000 toward their high school education. Scholarships (ranging from $1,000 to $2,500) are based on a student’s national ranking of the placement exam and are renewable for four years.
Other scholarship opportunities can be explored by visiting the school’s website: www.montini.org/ tuitionassistance.
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Man on parole sentenced to 38 years for robbing Speedway gas station
and 7-11 convenience store at gunpoint on the same day
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a Chicago man on parole for two armed robberies out of Cook County has been sentenced to 38 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for robbing at gunpoint a Downers Grove gas station and an Oakbrook Terrace convenience store on the same day in June 2021. Robert Howard, 31, formerly of Chicago, appeared at his sentencing hearing in front of Judge Daniel Guerin, who handed down the sentence. On June 23, 2021, Johnson appeared in bond court where Judge Guerin denied bond. He has remained in custody at the DuPage
County Jail since that time. On July 25, Howard entered a blind plea of guilty to two counts of armed robbery with a firearm, a Class X felony. Due to Howard’s criminal history, he was extended term eligible, resulting in a sentencing range of between 21 to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
At approximately 2:42 p.m., June 15, 2021, officers with the Downers Grove Police Department responded to the Speedway gas station located at 5004 Fairview Avenue, for an armed robbery that just occurred.
Upon arrival, officers and detectives searched the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the description of the offender provided by the store clerk. Following an investigation into the matter, authorities learned that prior to the officers’ arrival, Howard entered the store,
Police Reports
The Villa Park Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations.
Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.
Sept. 24
A complainant in the 500 block of S. Michigan reported at 9:39 a.m. that a suspect removed money from their home.
A complainant at a restaurant in the 200 block of W. North reported that a suspect was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. The suspect was issued a trespass warning.
Sept. 23
A 28-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 200 block of N. 3 rd at 8:46 a.m.
A 42-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Congress at 4:44 p.m.
A complainant in the 1-100 block of W. Vermont reported they left an item in their home when moving out, and that it was missing when they came back to get it.
A complainant at a store in the 1-100 block of E. St. Charles reported at 8:49 p.m. that a suspect removed items from display shelves and left without paying. The suspect was issued a trespass warning.
Sept. 22
A complainant in the 300 block of E. Division reported that a suspect has been harassing them by phone.
Sept. 21
A complainant at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North reported at 7:30 p.m. that a suspect removed items from display shelves and left
went to a cooler and took an item before walking to the counter where the register is located.
Once at the counter, Howard raised his shirt and revealed he had a gun in his waistband. He then went behind the counter, ordered the store clerk to open one of the cash registers, which she did, and took the cash from the register. Howard then took the gun out of his waistband, pointed it at the clerk and said, “Open the register, I’m gonna shoot you if you don’t give me the money.”
When the clerk was unable to open the second cash register, Howard took two packs of Newport 100 cigarettes and fled on foot. After identifying Howard as a suspect in the case, authorities executed a search warrant on his home on June 21, 2021. When Howard arrived
at the home for a meeting with his parole officer that same day, he observed officers at the home and began to run. As he ran, Howard tripped and fell at which time he was taken into custody.
When Howard was taken into custody, he had a loaded semiautomatic handgun in his waistband that matched the description of the gun used in the robbery at the Speedway gas station. Through further investigation, authorities learned that also on June 15, 2021, at approximately 3:38 p.m., Howard entered the 7-11 convenience store, located on 14th Street in Oakbrook Terrace, requested a job application and filled it out while waiting for the store to clear.
After a short time, Howard eventually approached the store clerk, brandished a handgun and took
approximately $400 from the cash register before fleeing.
“On parole for less than seven months, Mr. Howard has no business being in possession of a loaded handgun, let alone terrorizing two hard-working individuals at gunpoint to commit two armed robberies,” Berlin said. “Mr. Howard’s repeated criminal behavior demonstrates his complete disregard for the rule of law and public safety. Judge Guerin’s 38-year sentence, however, sends the message that in DuPage County, we respect the law, and anyone found guilty of armed, violent criminal behavior will be held accountable. I commend the Downers Grove and Oakbrook Terrace Police Department for their outstanding efforts in this case which ultimately led to a significant sentence of 38 years behind bars.”
without paying.
A complainant at a gas station in the 300 block of W. St. Charles reported at 11:56 p.m. that a suspect battered them. The complainant did not wish to sign complaints.
Sept. 20
Two Villa Park men, ages 45 and 47, were charged with domestic battery at a hotel in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at 2:03 a.m.
A complainant at a store in the 1-100 block of E. North reported their medication was removed from their cart while shopping.
Sept. 19
Jarvis A. McCullum (homeless), 24, was arrested on the above date and charged with burglary for an alleged incident that occurred in the 400 block of W. Division on Sept. 13.
A complainant at a store in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt reported at 8:38 a.m. that a suspect attempted to remove items from display shelves but got spooked by staff members. The suspect then paid for the items.
Sept. 18
Francisco Velazquez, 40, of Villa Park, was charged on the above date for aggravated battery in a public place for an alleged incident that occurred in the 1200 block of S. Summit on Aug. 29.
A complainant at a convenience store in the 600 block of N. Addison reported at 11:17 a.m. that a suspect removed items from display shelves and left without paying. The suspect agreed to return to pay for the items.
A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. Route 83 reported at 1:11 p.m. that a suspect removed items from display shelves and left without paying. The suspect was issued a citation.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Villa Park Police Department, police reported four incidents of identity theft or fraud in the village between Sept. 18 and Sept. 24.
State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton has teamed up with Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Paul Esposito to host a shred event for residents to safely destroy personal documents at no cost.
“When it comes to protecting yourself against fraud and identity theft, you can never be too careful,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Documents with person -
al information like your address, banking information or social security number should be securely shredded.”
The shredding truck will be available in the parking lot of the City of Oakbrook Terrace, located at 17W261 Butterfield Road, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full on Saturday, Oct. 12. A limit of two boxes of documents per car is encouraged.
Examples of documents with personally identifiable information that should be safely discarded include bank statements, outdated medical records, tax returns, bills, junk mail, credit card applications and receipts.
Residents with questions can contact Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office at 630-785-3177.
Five fall tips for cool-season lawn care
As the sun sets on another summer season, lawn care does not stop. When it comes to routine turf maintenance, the late summer to early fall months are critical for cool-season lawns.
Cool season lawns are a group of turf species comprised mainly of Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, and fine fescue. Many Illinois homeowners with a lawn are likely to have a cool-season type. Cool-season lawns green up quickly in the spring and fall but may go dormant during the hottest part of summer.
Cool-season lawns coming out of a hot, dry summer will be stressed and could use some tender, loving care. The following are five tips to give a lawn a pick-me-up as the summer fades to fall.
Aerate . Aeration is a great way to relieve soil compaction and reduce thatch. The machine for the job is a hollow-tine aerator or core aerator. Operate the core aerator a few days after rain when the soil is still slightly damp. Core aerators cannot cut into hard, dry soil. Leave the soil cores to break down over the next few weeks.
Overseed . Broadcast seed into an established lawn with a seeder or by hand. Slit seeders are a great tool for overseeding into established lawns. Select a high-quality seed and set the seeder at the correct rate.
Bonus tip : To patch bare spots, rake up the soil surface for good seed-to-soil contact. Mix bagged topsoil with bagged compost 50/50. Combine grass seed with the soil and compost mix at a 3:1 ratio. Three scoops of soil mixed with one scoop of seed. Apply the 3:1 mix to the bare spot, and firm up the patch by hand. Keep the area moist until germination and follow up with watering while the young grass plants develop.
Fertilize. Apply one pound of nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 square feet. If a lawn only gets one feeding a year, it should be before fall. The
window for Central Illinois is August 15 through September 15. Adjust accordingly to early August in northern counties, and September for southern counties.
Optional : Apply a late-season fertilizer called a winterizer one week after the final mowing of the season.
Mulch clippings and leaves. By bagging clippings and leaves, nutrients are taken away from the soil. Ditch the bag and return those nutrients and organic matter back to the lawn. Lawns, where clippings are not bagged, can go longer between fertilizer applications.
Research at Michigan State University shows that shredding fall leaves into the turf can improve lawn health. For those wishing to preserve leaves for insect overwintering habitat, rake the leaves from the desired lawn space into planting beds.
Perennial weed control . Fall is also a great time to kill broadleaf weeds such as dandelion or creeping Charlie. At this time of year, perennial weeds prepare for winter, sending carbohydrates to their roots. Applying a systemic herbicide at this time will be more successful at killing the entire plant, above- and below-ground. Once the weeds are dead, cool temperatures are conducive for cool-season turf to fill in the bare spots.
For more on lawns, visit extension.illinois.edu/ lawns. For questions, connect with a location Extension office at go.illinois.edu/ExtensionOffice. Chris Enroth is an Illinois Extension horticulture educator for Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren counties. Gardeners Corner is a quarterly newsletter from gardening experts around the state. Each issue highlights best practices that will make your houseplants, landscape, or garden shine in any season . Join the Gardener’s Corner email list at go.illinois.edu/ GCsubscribe for direct access to timely tips.
Robert Howard
RAYMOND SIKORSKI, 83
Raymond Sikorski, age 83. Beloved husband of the late Regina Sikorski, nee Ralls; loving father of Michael (Sandi) Sikorski, and foster-father of Tina Abdelhadi, and the late Scott Abdelhadi; devoted grandfather of Ryan (Allison) Sikorski, Kyle (Cathy) Sikorski, Lanie (Colin) Williams, Lexis (Max) Serbenyuk; great-grandfather of Esther, Isaiah, Emma, Liam, Caleb, Nolan, and Warren; fond brother of Diane Wanner, Judith Oakley, and Renee Diomede.
Ray was a devoted family man, a proud marine, skilled at working with his hands, even building multiple homes and businesses for his wife Regina. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and he will be greatly missed.
Private. Funeral info: 630-932-1500 or www.knollcrest.net.
JANET E. SILLITTI,
71
Janet E. Sillitti, age 71, a longtime Lombardian, passed away suddenly on September 23, 2024.
Janet met her husband Joe through family friends while attending Willowbrook High School. They graduated in ’71, then married in Villa Park on November 3, 1973. Janet and Joe cel-
ebrated their 50th anniversary last November.
Janet was the devoted mother of Joe R. (Kelly) Sillitti of Penticton BC, Mark (Tanya) Sillitti of Carol Stream, and Steve (Nicci) Sillitti of West Chicago; loving Grammie of Abby Sillitti, Charlie Sillitti, Benjamin Sillitti, Leo Sillitti, Teddy Sillitti, and Frankie Sillitti; dear sister of Lynn (the late Gene) Burnett and Jean (the late Peter) Kurasz.
Janet was a devoted mother to her three boys, serving as Den Mother during their childhoods and supporting them in their many interests throughout the years. She became the biggest cheerleader for her grandchildren and could be found at every one of their athletic, artistic, musical and academic performances and celebrations. Janet was immensely proud of her family. She was always proudly showing pictures of her grandkids to friends and coworkers. Her daughters in law loved her and the way she loved their children.
She and her two sisters were a closeknit trio, who would often be seen laughing as they broke out in song or dance.
Janet was a beloved aunt to many. Auntie Jan was known to have a dry sense of humor and was always happy to hear about what was new with her extended family when they got together.
Janet had a close-knit group of friends who adored her. Janet loved the theater, attending many local musical theater productions with her husband
Coming event
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The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions” with Jeff Selingo. The program will be presented at noon and 7
Joe and their friends. You could always find her singing and dancing along to a great show. She also loved meeting friends for dinner and a glass of wine.
Janet was predeceased by her parents Robert and Lucille Seaholm, nee Basterfield. Janet worked at Little Sisters of the Poor in Palatine. She enjoyed working with the residents and the staff in fulfilling their mission of
caring for the residents with love and respect.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Brust Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association - Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Info www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094.
p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, via Zoom. Go to the GPS Parent Series website for information and the links to these two 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 630-9427668.
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Lent and Easter Services at 7 p.m.
Sunday School & Bible Study 9 am
“The Crucial Hours”
Ladies Bible Fellowship Mondays at 6:30 pm
Second Lenten Service
Wednesday Service at 7pm
March 9, 2022
Rev. David Ernest “Satan Has Asked to Sift All of You” Jerusalem Lutheran, Morton Grove Matthew 27:15-26
Third Lenten Service
March 16, 2022
Rev. Paul Spaude “What to Remember When Your are St. Matthews, Niles Seized with Remorse” Matthew 27:3-4
Adult Bible Study Wednesdays after Service Saturday, October 26, Game Night at 4 pm Everyone is Welcome! All services are live streamed. Watch on our website or on Facebook. sainttimothy.org 461997
Fourth Lenten Service
March 23, 2022
Rev. Jonathan Bergemann “I Will Keep the Passover” Good Shepherd, Downers Grove Matthew 26:18
Fifth Lenten Service
March 30, 2022
Rev. Tom Nicholson “They Bound Him” Resurrection, Aurora John 18:12
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM and 6 PM
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Sixth Lenten Service April 6, 2022
Rev. Phil Schupmann “The Semblance of Legality” Resurrection, Aurora Luke 22:66
Monday—Friday: 6:15 and 8:15 AM Saturday: 8:15 AM
Confessions: Saturday: 3-3:45PM
Maundy Thursday Communion 7 p.m., April 14
Good Friday Tenebrae 7 p.m., April 15
Easter Sunrise 6:30 a.m., April 17
Easter Breakfast 8 a.m., April 17
Easter Festival 10:15 a.m., April 17
Adoration: Available in Our Lady Mother of the Eucharist Chapel 24/7
Coming events
Tour oldest Lombard cemetery Oct. 4, 5
Lombard Park District, in partnership with the Lombard Historical Society, invites you to an evening at Lombard Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Lombard, Oct. 4,5 6-8 p.m. Attendees will be guided on a candlelit tour through the cemetery where they will meet past residents of Lombard that lived here over a hundred years ago, in the own words. Including new stories of the first “Hello Girl”
of Lombard, a survivor of the Peshtigo Fire, and more. Participants will also enjoy light refreshments. Please note: pre-registration is required through the Lombard Park District. This is a walking tour over grass in the dark. Due to the nature of the cemetery is not entirely accessible. Recommended to bring a flashlight. Anyone ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register at lombardparks. com under Autumn then Tales and Tombstones.
Plum Library program Illinois Libraries Present: “Being Imperfect” Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with author Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” joined in conversation live on Zoom with Cynthia Pelayo. Register to receive the Zoom link at helenplum.org. Illinois Libraries Present is a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded
in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Blood drives in Lombard Oct. 8 , 2:30-7 p.m., Lombard (Park District) Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles Road. Oct. 9 , 2:30-7 p.m., Helen Plum Library, 411 S. Main St. Oct. 12 , 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lombard Lodge #1098 drive at First Church of Lombard, Hatfield Hall,
220 S. Main St., Lombard. At all drives, donate for a chance to win two floor tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour and a $500 gift card (no purchase necessary). With all drives, appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. Call 800-7TO-GIVE or visit www.versiti.org/IL to schedule.
Faith United Pumpkin Patch fundraiser Faith United Methodist Church, 815 S. Finley Road, Lombard, is holding a pumpkin sale fundraiser Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many sizes to choose from and prices vary.
AgeGuide announces new Older Americans Act service providers across region
AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging, is pleased to announce the addition of new partner agencies and expanded partnerships for a variety of Older Americans Act services for older adults across the region.
These partnerships aim to improve access to information and assistance, transportation and Community Connection Collaboratives, ensuring older adults receive the support they need to live fulfilling lives.
New and expanded service provider changes include:
• Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet will be providing Aging & Disability Resource Network services in Grundy County
• Grundy Transit, in conjunction Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, will enhance transportation options in Grundy County.
• Oswegoland Senior & Community Center will be providing the Community Connection Collaborative program in Kendall County.
• County of Will, in conjunction with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet will be providing door-to-door transportation services in Will County.
The Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN) provides vital support, information and assistance, benefits access and Medicare counseling to help people navigate services and supports that help people age well in the community. With the addition of these new partners, we are wellpositioned to seamlessly continue delivering these services and ensuring quality resources for
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Collaborating with these outstanding agencies allows us to broaden our reach and impact in supporting older adults. Our goal is to create a seamless network of resources that not only addresses immediate needs but also enriches the overall quality of life for older adults, fostering a thriving and resilient community.”
– Marla
Fronczak,
chief executive officer at AgeGuide
those in need.
Transportation services are available to help older adults travel to and from community facilities and resources, ensuring they can access services, participate in activities, and attend events that promote successful independent living.
AgeGuide is committed to empowering older adults and their caregivers through a comprehensive support system. These new partnerships mark a significant step forward in our mission to foster a thriving, connected, and informed aging community.
“Collaborating with these outstanding agencies allows us to broaden our reach and impact in supporting older adults,” said Marla Fronczak, chief executive officer at
AgeGuide. “Our goal is to create a seamless network of resources that not only addresses immediate needs but also enriches the overall quality of life for older adults, fostering a thriving and resilient community.”
Community Connection Collaboratives assist older adults in building community, learning health and wellness skills, and exploring other educational interests to enrich their lives.
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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. Separate with an instrument
5. State clearly
11. One-time MLB speedster
Gordon
14. Broad in scope
15. Lacking social polish
16. Amount of time
17. Frame
19. Automobile
20. Caps
21. High school dances
22. Utilize
23. Checked
25. One-sided
27. Having an extreme greed for wealth
31. Potted plants
34. We all have one
35. Lake north of the Kalahari
38. Unidentified flying object
39. Aging persons
41. Small amount
42. Mother of Perseus
44. Ornamental waist box
45. Officials
46. Uncertain
49. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish
51. Extensive, treeless plains
55. Your consciousness of your own identity
56. Consumer advocate Ralph
60. Notable Spanish sports club
61. Body part
62. One’s responsiveness
64. Woman (French)
65. Ready and willing to be taught
66. Muslim ruler title
67. Unhappy
68. Gradually disappeared
69. Able to think clearly
CLUES DOWN
1. Brushed
2. Water sprite
3. Ones to look up to
4. Monetary units
5. We all have one
6. Marine invertebrate
7. One who institutes a legal proceeding
8. Outer
9. Parallelograms
10. Uncomfortable feelings
11. Cross to form an X
12. Remove
13. Some pages are dog-__
18. Capital of Ukraine
24. A citizen of Denmark
26. Eighth month (abbr.)
28. Hindu queens
29. Acids structurally related to amino acids
30. Rider of Rohan in Tolkien
31. Wet dirt
32. Russian city
33. Observed
36. Irate
37. Travelers need them
39. Musical composition
40. Auction
43. Form of “to be”
45. Women
47. Inspire with love
48. Think Japanese ankle sock
49. Appears
50. Old World lizard
52. The lead dancer: __ ballerina
53. Protein involved in motion
54. Rosalind Franklin biographer
57. Popular 1920s style art __
58. __ Blyton, children’s author
59. Abnormal breathing
63. A place to rest
Sports
Rams jump to 4-1 with a decisive win over Ridgewood
Glenbard East scores three touchdowns in each half of its 41-8 victory
The Glenbard East football team moved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Upstate Eight Conference’s East Division with Friday night’s 41-8 win over Ridgewood in Norridge.
The Rams led the Rebels 21-8 at halftime of Friday’s contest. Ridgewood dropped to 3-2 overall and 1-2 in division play with its loss to Glenbard East.
Senior Valentino Heredia scored the Rams’ first touchdown of Friday’s game with a 1-yard run across the goal line in the first quarter. The extra-point kick from sophomore Moises Velazquez gave Glenbard East a 7-0 lead with about five minutes left in the opening quarter.
Junior Kedrick Dennis scored the Rams’ second touchdown of the night on a 14-yard run in the closing seconds of the first quarter. Velazquez added the extra-point kick to push the lead to 14-0.
Ridgewood cut the Rams’ lead to 14-8 with about two minutes to play in the second quarter. Glenbard East responded with a quick 75-yard drive that ended with junior Michael Nee scampering 20 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point kick pushed the Rams’ lead to 21-8 with about 50 seconds remaining in the first half.
Nee threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to junior Lucas Freese with near-
ly six minutes left in the third quarter. The extra-point kick extended Glenbard East’s lead to 28-8. Dennis added a 2-yard touchdown run with three minutes to play in the quarter. Velazquez made the extra-point kick to boost the Rams’ lead to 35-8.
Senior Amonte Cook scored Glenbard East’s sixth and final touchdown of the game on a 24-yard run on an end-around play with about 10 minutes left in the game. The Rams missed the ensuing extra-point kick.
Nee completed 13 of 22 pass attempts for 210 yards and one touchdown in the Rams’ win at Ridgewood. Heredia gained a team-leading 80 rushing yards on 14 carries. Cook made two receptions for 74 yards and picked up 43 rushing yards on three carries. Senior Chris Renford hauled in six receptions for 74 yards for Glenbard East. Freese made three receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.
Glenbard East’s season continues with this Friday’s division home game against Fenton (4-1 overall and 2-1 in the division). The Rams will complete their regular season with three more division contests— an Oct. 11 home game against West Chicago, an Oct. 18 battle at Glenbard South, and a matchup with Riverside-Brookfield on Oct. 25.
Glenbard East’s football team defeated Ridgewood 41-8 in Friday’s Upstate Eight Conference East Division game in Norridge. The Rams improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in division play with their victory. Junior quarterback Michael Nee (No. 4 - left) completed 13 of 22 pass attempts for 210 yards and one touchdown in Friday’s contest. Nee also provided a 20-yard touchdown run in the final minute of the first half. Senior Amonte Cook (No. 1 - right) scored Glenbard East’s sixth and final touchdown of the game on a 24-yard run. The Rams will face Fenton in this Friday’s division battle in Lombard.
Broncos win their homecoming game in dominant fashion
Montini piles up six first-half touchdowns in 55-19 victory over Marmion
The Montini Catholic football team won its homecoming game on Friday night, pounding Marmion Academy 55-19 in Lombard. The Broncos led the visiting Cadets 20-0 after one quarter and 41-7 at halftime.
Montini ended a two-game losing streak with Friday’s win and raised its overall season record to 3-2. The Broncos’ season continues with this Friday’s Chicago Catholic League (CCL) White Division game against Carmel (3-2) in Lombard.
Montini opened its homecoming game with a 57-yard scoring drive, which ended with sophomore quarterback Israel Abrams firing a 23yard touchdown pass to junior CJ Harkins. Senior Owen Berberich made the extra-point kick to give the Broncos a 7-0 lead.
Montini senior Vince Irion intercepted a Marmion pass near midfield to end the Cadets’ first offensive drive. Moments later, the duo of Abrams and Harkins connected on another touchdown pass—a 14-yard hookup that raised the Broncos’ lead to 13-0. Montini missed the ensuing extra-point kick.
Senior Matteo Barrett recovered a Marmion fumble later in the first quarter. The Broncos scored on their subsequent drive, with Abrams tossing a 28-yard touchdown pass to junior Nico Castaldo. Berberich added the extra-point kick to give Montini
a 20-0 lead.
Senior Nick Irion blocked a Marmion punt early in the second quarter. Senior Jeremiah Peterson delivered a 5-yard touchdown run on the next play. The extra-point kick raised the Broncos’ lead to 27-0.
Senior JoJo James caught a pass near the line of scrimmage and raced down the field for a 61-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter. The extra-point kick boosted Montini’s lead to 34-0.
Marmion (3-2) scored a touchdown with about two minutes left in the first half to reduce the Broncos’ lead to 34-7. Montini picked up one more touchdown in the first half—a 41-yard scoring pass from Abrams to senior Santino Florio. Berberich made the extra-point kick to help Montini to its 41-7 halftime lead.
“We really needed to come out and play offensively like we knew we could,” said Montini coach Mike Bukovsky after the Broncos’ win over Marmion. “We hadn’t done that in a couple of games. We finally put some things together offensively. I’m very encouraged by that.”
Senior Gaetano Carbonara played quarterback for Montini during the second half, which was played after an impressive halftime fireworks display. Carbonara threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Harkins in the
Montini Catholic’s football team defeated Marmion Academy 55-19 on Friday night
ing their homecoming game, the Broncos scored three first-quarter touchdowns to take a
the end of the opening 12-minute quarter. Montini added three more touchdowns in the
The Broncos led the Cadets 41-7 at halftime. One photo from the game shows Montini junior Nico Castaldo (No. 14 - left) preparing to catch the ball during his 28-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.
Another photo shows senior JoJo James (No. 3 - right) and junior Angelo DeSensi after James turned a short pass into a 61-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. Montini improved its overall season record to 3-2 with Friday’s win. The Broncos will play Mundelein’s Carmel High School in this Friday’s contest in Lombard.
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chriS Fox photoS Rock Valley Publishing
in Lombard. Play-
20-0 lead by
second quarter.
Rams battle on their home court
Glenbard East’s girls volleyball team played a pair of home matches last week. On Sept. 24, the Rams faced Riverside-Brookfield in Lombard. The visiting Bulldogs defeated Glenbard East 25-18, 25-18 in the Upstate Eight Conference East Division clash. Senior Grace Johnson supplied six kills and nine digs for the Rams. Sophomore Belle McDermott (No. 10 - right) contributed eight kills and 13 digs for Glenbard East. Junior Natalie Slusher handed out 18 assists for the Rams. Junior Nora Opila made 11 digs, while senior Veronica Witt (pictured above) bashed five kills. Two days after facing the Bulldogs, Glenbard East edged Lake Park in a three-game battle in Lombard. The Rams lost the opening game of the match, but rallied for an exciting 2125, 26-24, 28-26 victory. Glenbard East raised its overall season record to 7-17 with its win over the Lancers. McDermott pounded 14 kills and added four digs, three blocks and two aces during the match against Lake Park. Johnson provided eight kills and five digs, while Slusher piled up 19 assists and five digs. Witt delivered four kills and two blocks, while Opila contributed four digs and two aces. Senior Harmonee Hallman made three blocks for the Rams in their narrow win over the Lancers. Sophomore Jess Larson provided three digs in Glenbard East’s victory.
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third quarter. The extra-point kick gave the Broncos a 48-13 lead. At the start of the fourth quarter, Carbonara threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to senior Jake Maquet.
Berberich added the extra-point kick to account for his team’s final point of the game. Montini senior Julian D’Anca made an interception late in the third quarter to set up the Broncos’ final scoring drive of the night.
Marmion scored its third and final touchdown of the evening on the game’s last play from scrimmage.
Abrams completed 10 of 14 passes for 224 yards and five touchdowns. Carbonara completed four of five pass attempts for 44 yards and two touchdowns.
Harkins made three catches during the game, all of which produced touchdowns. Florio provided six receptions for 104 yards and one touchdown. James gained 82 rushing yards on nine carries.
Touchdown reception
Glenbard East’s flag football team faced Glenbard South last week in Glen Ellyn. The Raiders defeated the visiting Rams 32-6. Glenbard East senior Brissa Sarabia scored her team’s only touchdown of the Sept. 25 game on a 60-yard reception in the second half. Sarabia (No. 2) is pictured while racing down the field for the touchdown.
Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing
Chris Fox photo Rock Valley Publishing
Warriors beat Morton
Willowbrook’s girls tennis team faced Morton in last week’s West Suburban Gold Conference dual meet in Villa Park. The Warriors defeated the visiting Mustangs 6-1 in the Sept. 26 contest. Senior Ella Lopez earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory for Willowbrook in the meet’s No. 1 singles match. Junior Shannon Freer of the Warriors prevailed 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 singles. Willowbrook’s No. 1 doubles team of senior Avery Solis (pictured above left) and junior Hannah Gawat posted a 6-1, 6-0 victory. The Warriors’ No. 2 doubles team of seniors Abby Finnegan (pictured above right) and Semra Jadacic secured a 6-0, 6-1 win. Willowbrook’s duo of juniors Kamira Henry and Kiki Smalling provided a 6-0, 6-2 victory in the No. 3 doubles match. The Warriors’ No. 4 doubles team of junior Zoey Evans and sophomore Jada Langston also earned a 6-0, 6-2 win. Willowbrook raised its overall season record to 10-1 and improved to 3-1 in conference play with last week’s win over Morton.
Warriors pound
the
Hornets
45-7 Willowbrook scores 25 points in the second quarter to take a 32-0 halftime lead
The Willowbrook football team improved to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in West Suburban Gold Conference action with Friday night’s 45-7 victory at Hinsdale South. The Warriors built a 32-0 halftime lead against the Hornets, who fell to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play.
Willowbrook received the game’s opening kickoff and proceeded to drive 80 yards for a touchdown.
Senior Aidan Kuehl completed the drive with a 15-yard touchdown run.
Senior Dean Romano added the extra-point kick to give the Warriors an early 7-0 lead.
Junior Anthony Leo delivered a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to raise Willowbrook’s lead to 13-0. Romano’s extra-point kick raised the Warriors’ lead to 14-0.
Willowbrook junior quarterback Jahonise Reed fired a 30-yard touchdown pass to senior KJ Rhodes later in the second quarter.
Romano tacked on the extra-point kick to extend the Warriors’ lead to 21-0.
Junior Otis Powell set up Willowbrook’s next score when he intercepted a Hinsdale South pass and made a return of about 30 yards, down to the Hornets’ 12-yard line. A short time later, Romano kicked a 30-yard field goal to boost the Warriors’ lead to 24-0.
Reed’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Rhodes added to Willowbrook’s first-half lead. The Warriors then
converted a two-point conversion pass to move their lead to 32-0.
A 42-yard touchdown pass from Reed to senior Jordan Pate pushed the Warriors’ lead to 38-0 in the third quarter. Later in the third quarter, junior Rashad Morrison raced 53 yards for a touchdown to extend Willowbrook’s lead to 44-0. Romano added the extra-point kick to raise the Warriors’ lead to 45-0.
Hinsdale South scored its only touchdown of the game early in the
fourth quarter. The Warriors’ season continues with this Friday’s conference home game against Proviso East (0-5 overall and 0-3 in the conference). The Warriors will likely beat the Pirates to improve to 3-3 overall. Willowbrook will finish its regular season with a game at Oak Park and River Forest on Oct. 11, a conference home contest against Morton on Oct. 18, and a conference battle at Leyden on Oct. 25.
A hole-in-one
Sophomore Alyssa Hirsch of the Willowbrook girls golf team made a hole-in-one during the Warriors’ recent dual meet against Glenbard East. Hirsch aced the par-3 fifth hole at the Warriors’ home venue— Twin Lakes Golf Club in Westmont. She used a 5-iron for her holein-one. Hirsch, (pictured above left) with the ball she used on her memorable shot, fired the best individual score of the Sept. 17 meet, posting a nine-hole score of 39 on the par-30 course. Glenbard East narrowly defeated the Warriors 178-180 in the meet. Sophomore Lilly Penfield (pictured above right) shot a 41 for the Rams. Junior Mary Metcalf carded a 45 for Glenbard East, while senior Jessica Rivas and junior Mary Dziarkowski each turned in scores of 46 to complete the Rams’ scoring total (41+45+46+46). Senior Madison Vega (44), senior Paige Dehnke (48) and senior Brooklyn Burmeister (49) joined Hirsch to round out Willowbrook’s scoring total (39+44+48+49).
Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing
Chris Fox photos Rock Valley Publishing
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons concerned that on the 24th day of September, 2024 the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Villa Park, Illinois, voted to adopt amendments and modifications to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire Police Commissioners of the Village of Villa Park. A printed copy of the revised Rules and Regulations may be obtained from the Office of the Villa Park Village Clerk, Village Hall, 20 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois 60181. The revised Rules and Regulations shall be effective ten (10) days from the date of publication of this Notice.
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This notice is to enforce a Mechanic’s Lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et seq., and 901 et seq., against: Kmiecik Justin T for the following vehicle, 1989 BMW 750IL VIN number WBAGC8315K3056541, for the amount owed of $16,490.00. A sale will be held at Windy Auto Sales, 865 Fairway
Dr., Bensenville, IL 60106 after October 11, 2024, unless redeemed by owner within 30 days of the date of the first publication of this notice.
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Rams beat the Warriors
Glenbard East’s boys soccer team defeated Willowbrook 4-1 in Saturday’s match in Lombard. The Rams scored two first-half goals to build a 2-0 halftime lead. Senior Gerardo Figueroa (No. 6, pictured above in front of Willowbrook senior Kamil Kurpacha-No. 21) and junior Sean Lisowiec (No. 25 - right) scored Glenbard East’s first-half goals. Figueroa’s second goal of the match gave the Rams a 3-0 lead in the second half. Sophomore Charlie Gidcumb scored a goal later in the second half to extend Glenbard East’s lead to 4-0. In addition to scoring one goal on Saturday, Lisowiec contributed two assists. Senior Mariano Gutierrez and junior Angel Martinez provided one assist each. Junior Javier Almarza scored Willowbrook’s only goal of Saturday’s match. Almarza booted a penalty kick with a little more than seven minutes to play. Glenbard East junior goalkeeper Angel Sanchez saved the penalty kick, but Almarza charged toward the goal and sent the loose ball into the net. Glenbard East improved its season record to 2-4-3 with Saturday’s victory. Willowbrook dropped to 2-13 with the loss.
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