Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Go to this link to request a transcript through the College and Career Center for scholarships, auto insurance, athletics and other misc reasons. 4436 Main St, Downers Grove, Illinois | (630) 795-8400. Fax: 630-795-8499, Administrative Service Center Shown a photo of the audience, Poynter pointed to Kraemer as the man who made the comments. Groans and shouts also came when people realized an American flag wasnt on display for the Pledge of Allegiance. Clifford claims school officials provided the mats students tumbled onto after falling off the air-filled course. Bruce Lindahl has been identified as the suspect in the 1976 murder of Downers Grove South High School student Pamela Maurer authorities said Monday. In 2019, Gwens name popped up in a youth-led rally for action on climate change in Chicago. He faces three to 14 years in prison if convicted. Our vision is that all students will possess self-awareness, think critically and accept personal responsibility; these traits will allow them to become leaders in an evolving society. Administrative Service Center 6301 Springside Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60516 Phone: 630-795-7100 Fax: 630-795-7199 Phone: 630-795-7100 While the case moves forward in the court system, Dunlap's family, teammates, coaches and classmates will continue to honor her. NW Side restaurant burglarized 4 times in 5 weeks, owners say: VIDEO, Trump team in defamation, battery trial requests mistrial, Paying more despite good credit? Downers Grove, IL 60515 Downers Grove North Volleyball posted a tribute to Beth on Twitter: Friends, fellow athletes, and community members also took to social media to honor Dunlap. Protesters attend a Downers Grover high school board meeting on Nov. 15. 630-795-8199 (F), Email the registrar at rschneider@csd99.org. Kucharski's blood-alcohol content measured .031. Dunlap's backpack was wedged in a corner of the hood of his car; her head cracked the windshield. An article in the Downers North student newspaper, the DGN Omega, led to some student chatter about the parents attacks on board policies primarily by the conservative group Wake Up D99 as did a lawsuit over mask mandates that some parents joined against 145 Illinois school boards and Gov. Please make sure that the email address you typed in is valid, View all our political and policy newsletters, View the Full Illinois Playbook Archives , AOC is not planning to run for Senate in 2024, Days after House GOP bill is approved, debt ceiling deadlock continues, Chicago's mayor urges Texas governor not to ship more migrants, House majority whip rejects idea that GOP debt bill is doomed, How McConnell is trying to front-run Trump ahead of 2024. Inclusion matters to young people, he told the school board. Hank Thiele, addressing the topic before people shared their views, said Gender Queer met the districts requirements for inclusion in its library, and it was not part of any class required reading. They also didnt appear to wear Proud Boys regalia or clothing with the groups signature black and yellow colors. Prosecutors contend that he was on his way to Chicago to buy more cocaine. Wednesday at 10 a.m. Her club team just returned from a three-day tournament in St. Louis last weekend. JB Pritzker has signed 401 bills sent to him this calendar year, leaving just 10 of those passed by lawmakers this year awaiting his action as of Monday, by Capitol News Jerry Nowicki. David Goldenberg, regional director of the Anti-Defamation Leagues Midwest office, said its now a common trend for members of the Proud Boys and other extremists to attend school board meetings and other public events to either recruit, to antagonize [or] to engage., Meanwhile, state and federal lawmakers have taken notice of the Proud Boys presence. Go to this link if youwould like to order a transcript electronically through Parchment. U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, the Democratic congressman who represents the district, said he has talked to board members since last Monday about student safety. Joseph Kucharski, 51, of Naperville, faces reckless homicide charges in connection with Dunlap's death. Supreme Court 2nd District: Nancy Rotering has been endorsed by Cecile Richards, the former president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund And Elizabeth Rochford has been endorsed by Teamsters Local 916. That was me? Downers Grove North beats Young: 'We wanted to come at these city guys'. He told police he had been taking the drug to help him sleep, and he did not have a prescription for it. Kraemer wouldnt say if he has children, and he lives in New Lenox, about 30 miles from Downers Grove. Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove District 99 High School board meeting Monday where some parents demanded the book, "Gender Queer," be removed from library shelves but students . Virginias largest school district removed Gender Queer from its high school libraries earlier this fall while it considers parents concerns, while a Florida district banned it altogether and schools in New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington are among others that have heard challenges. Police say she was in the crosswalk when she was hit and had a "walk" signal. PLEASE CONTACT THE REGISTRAR AFTER ALL DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN GATHERED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS. Pocket. Also in this race is incumbent Commissioner Luis Arroyo Jr., whose father, former Rep. Luis Arroyo, was just sentenced in a bribery scheme. Crash experts estimate that Kucharski was traveling about 40 to 45 mph when he struck Dunlap. The obstacle course had been used several times without incident by Army recruiters at high schools around the country the last few years, an Army official said at the time of the incident. Gwen Casten, featured in a political ad for her father, Illinois Rep. Sean Casten, died Monday, June 13, 2022. One of the incoming freshman at Downers Grove North High School when Ben was a senior said he expected Ben not to be very nice and perhaps even full of himself because of his athletic. The victim is not being identified to allow for family notifications. First published on August 13, 2022 / 10:16 AM. Students new to North High School may berequired to take an English and Math Assessment Test prior to the registration appointment with his or her counselor. J.B. Pritzker. TODAYs QUESTION: Who was the 20th century Illinois Republican governor who likely would have become president had it not been for opposition from the Chicago wing of his party at a presidential nominating convention? We cant stoop down to their level and engage with them becauseit only strengthensthem.. At Peace and Education Coalition Alternative High School at 11 a.m. with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to celebrate the last day of school. During the meeting, the Illinois senators pressed Calhoun to demonstrate Boeings commitment to Chicago and Illinois, according to a statement. WHEATON, Ill. (WLS) -- Authorities in DuPage County announced Monday that the 1976 murder of Downers Grove South High School student Pamela Maurer has been solved. JB Pritzker to succeed Janel L. Forde as director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Dunlap wore #18, so the principal suggested students donate $18 to a charity, or perform 18 random acts of kindness. Democrat Anna Valencia has been endorsed by the Latino Leadership Council in her bid for Illinois secretary of state. She was so positive; she cared about everyone.". MONDAYs ANSWER: Congrats to political consultant Jim Nowlan for correctly answering that Earl Eisenhower, brother of President Dwight Eisenhower, was elected to the Illinois House in 1964. Then it became clear queer teenagers could benefit from the relatable story. 630-795-8425 OR BY EMAIL rschneider@csd99.org. Contact the registrar for any questions by email at rschneider@csd99.org. Kucharski allegedly crossed into the oncoming lanes and entered the intersection at Grant Street on a red light, prosecutors say. She was 42. Besides booths highlighting healthy eating and the dangers of drunken driving, the fair's main draw for students was the inflatable obstacle course. Woot woot! The circumstances surrounding the crash was not disclosed by the officials. Donahoe said police found Xanax, a medicine used to treat anxiety and depression, along with liquor and crack cocaine in the hotel room where Kucharski had been staying. Please note if you are requesting an official transcript to be sent directly to you, you are required to submit a photo ID to the registrar. Illinois General Assemblys five-member LGBTQ Caucus urged district officials to protect queer students from hate and censorship by immediately rejecting calls to censor a queer positive book in the high school library.. Updated 6/23/2020 4:06 PM. Girlfriend insists her secret visits and conversations with another man dont count as an affair. "Beth will always be a part of this team," said Kate McGuire, Dunlap's club coach. Here's What Downers Grove Moms Really Want For Mother's Day! Downers Grove police were called to Castens home just before 7 a.m. yesterday and found a 17-year-old girl unresponsive. Steele-Kaegi match for Cook County assessor revolves around calls for transparency, fairness: Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi argues he has instituted key reforms in the relatively obscure office, but Democrat challenger Kari Steele, the president of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, says hes done more harm than good, by Sun-Times Manny Ramos. But the blue tumbling mats were too thin and not intended for that purpose, he said. Marshall was Plainfield North's girls head coach from 2010-2017, winning three Class 4A regional titles and a sectional title in 2015. Downers Grove South High School Athletic Director: Randall Konstans, C.A.A. "Those who know Beth know that she was a fierce competitor and a strong person. All Rights Reserved. (Bev Horne / Daily Herald). LAST NIGHTs CRAZY STORM: Tree damage reported after high winds and heavy rains sweep Chicago area, by Tribunes Jake Sheridan and Tatyana Turner report. Gender Queer is an autobiography about author Maia Kobabes journey of gender identity as a teenager and young adult. Tabitha Irvin, a junior at Downers North, said she felt it was ironic that people wearing American flag masks, hats and shirts were at the meeting calling for a book to be banned when, in her view, the issue was about free speech. Matt Quinn is now supervisor of executive communications with McDonalds. This is why we must have this book in our schools library. He will have to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before he is eligible for parole. After voting last week in favor of gun safety legislation, Casten talked about Gwen in a message to supporters. Using a new type of DNA analysis DuPage County prosecutors say they've identified her attacker as Bruce Lindahl, who died in 1981. The school board did not plan to discuss or vote on any items regarding Gender Queer the book was solely brought up during the public speaker portion of the meeting. Dunlap, a talented volleyball player, had participated in a tournament and received permission to arrive late that day, authorities said. District 99 Supt. Lockers Looted, Tires Stolen: Downers Grove Crime Blotter, Seniors Earn Scholarships From Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club, ClaySpace Spring Open House: Pottery & Plant Sale, Hortons Spring Kick-Off Truckload Sale - May 6th & 7th, BOUNDLESS with Chicago Sinfonietta Orchestra, Sip & Shop Mother's Day Market @ Noon Whistle Naperville, Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Nature Photography Exhibit. Hynes is a nephew of the late Cook County Assessor Tom Hynes and cousin to Dan Hynes, who was charged by Pritzker with finding candidates to run for the Democratic State Central Committee. Even the students whose parents are part of Wake Up D99, they didnt really make it a big deal or a big issue, Pierret said. But later that day he told police he was driving 40 to 45 mph. Kucharski eventually admitted that he had been on a four-day cocaine bender, and had taken Xanax in an attempt to calm down and get some sleep. In the IL-17 Democratic primary, former state. The heart of labor is beating strong in Chicago and Illinois, Why were launching The Democracy Solutions Project. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dear Abby: Is it cheating if nothing physical ever happened? The District 99 November board meeting was promoted on Telegram, an encrypted messaging app favored by extremists and others on the far-right. 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Go to this link for a PDF to order a transcript through the registrar's office. In the parking lot later, the man allegedly drove up to Poynter shouting pedophile at him, Poynter said. Village Commissioner Bob Barnett shared a heartfelt post on social media in Beth's memory. Phone: 630-795-8400 Prosecutors asked to have Kucharski taken into custody, but Brennan said he could remain on bond as long as he resides at the facility. DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Naperville man is facing drunk driving charges after allegedly running a red light and critically injuring a student Tuesday morning in front of Downers Grove North High School. The Casten family requests privacy, and we will be issuing no further comment during this heartbreaking time.. Joseph Kucharski, 52, entered a blind guilty plea Thursday before Judge Liam Brennan, according to the DuPage County state's attorney's office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Elmhurst Police at 630-530-3050. About Downers Grove North [ edit] Republican Mary Miller faces ethics complaint over misuse of House resources for campaigning, by the Washington Examiner. In some cases, school board members have been threatened and needed police protection. No further details about the cause of death are available. Yet students at Downers North and Downers South high schools said they didnt see a big impact on their lives until the parents sought to remove a graphic novel by a nonbinary author from the school libraries over concerns it included a few sexually explicit illustrations a fight that caught the attention of the Proud Boys, a far-right gang that has recently seized on the culture wars playing out at school districts around the country. All District 99 Board of Education meetings are open to members of the public, and there are always equal opportunities for attendees to address the Board, he said in a statement. Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments responded to. "You will be greatly missed but never forgotten," said Coach McGuire. April 20, 2023. . Pennington was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, where he died four days later of traumatic brain injury. EXCLUSIVE: Pence-worlds final takedown of Trumps Jan. 6 bid to remain in power revealed in his lawyers memo, by POLITICOs Betsy Woodruff Swan and Kyle Cheney, Jan. 6 panel makes case election fraud claims were Trump vs. Team Normal, by POLITICOs Kyle Cheney and Nicholas Wu, Bogus: Barr details Trumps disturbing election lies, via VIDEO, Trumps revenge tour and battleground Nevada: What to watch in Tuesdays primaries, by POLITICOs Zach Montellaro, How Trump radicalized Tom Rice, by POLITICOs Ally Mutnick, House Dems ready to accept Senate gun deal if it can stay intact, by POLITICOs Sarah Ferris and Jordain Carney. It just freaks me out that hes just out here doing this to people, she said. Images of McCall were. Downers Grove, IL 60516 There shouldnt be just one side fighting for it.. Students from North High School in Downers Grove won first place and students from Sout. Brian Vandenberg, a former general counsel at the American Medical Association, has been awarded the Dr. Jacqueline A. Bello Friend of the AMA Foundation Award for his work with underserved populations and advancing health equity. COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99. The skies loomed gray last night, and our heart sank for the Casten family. Girlfriend insists her secret visits and conversations with another man dont count as an affair. JB Pritzker just gave $55,000 to Patrick Hynes in his bid for Lyons Township assessor. 2. It is wholly inadequate," Dunlap's father, Randy Dunlap Jr., said of the sentence imposed by DuPage County Judge Alexander McGimpsey. Rory McHale and Edwin Reyes are on the ballot, too. In a series of Twitter messages, Delatorre confirmed to the Sun-Times that he and other Proud Boys attended the meeting. A flyer advertising a SCHOOL BOARD SHOWDOWN was posted to the Telegram channel for the northern Illinois chapter of the Proud Boys, which has more than 280 subscribers. Martinez helped Pacione-Zayas get her appointment to the General Assembly, so political insiders expected their endorsements to be aligned . A Fox 32 poll shows Dan Brady defeating John Milhiser in the Republican Secretary of State race. JUICE: Gov. She suffered severe head and brain trauma, and died five days later. Its not your right to decide if our minor children should have access to pornography.. This morning, Congressman Castens beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away. Downers Grove North High School. And Jonathan Logemann has launched a TV ad titled Tackle.. The high school's principal told students Friday that Dunlap "will not recover from her injuries and that her family is making final arrangements.". 7:30 AM . Email [emailprotected]. In. The charges were later dropped. Illinois rainy day fund grows, with push expected to do more, by Bond Buyers Yvette Shields. The opposition has turned school boards into battlegrounds for social fallout, from books to COVID-19 protocols such as masking and vaccination, to more recently mental and emotional health programs. 1d ago. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A teacher who had been standing next to Dunlap at the light was so devastated by the crash that she had to take a medical leave of absence that school year, and ultimately quit permanently, Downers Grove North Principal Janice Schwarze testified. Prosecutors showed a video of the crash, captured on the high school's surveillance video. Police said Dunlap was legally crossing in a marked crosswalk just steps from her high school when she was struck. He wrote, "Hug the ones you love a little longer. A few pages that include illustrations of sexual acts have drawn the bulk of the ire, while other students, parents and community members see the book as a vital tool for youth discovering their identity and any efforts to ban it as censorship. "We are extremely disappointed in the sentence. About two dozen friends and relatives of the Dunlap family attended the hearing in the courtroom, while more watched on a TV in an overflow room. Then, some area Proud Boys caught wind of the complaints against Gender Queer, a book that has been targeted by conservatives nationwide. But administrators will review the book once again since two formal challenges have been filed, he said. Former Mayor Richard Daley leaves hospital after neurological event, by Tribunes John Byrne. Ella Sandt, a childhood friend, said Dunlap was taken off life support Thursday night. Is it already obsolete? 1. Voting not just for anyone, Gwen said in the ad and ticking off Castens support of gun restrictions, abortion rights, and ethics reform. Investigators, she said, located a witness who said he and Kucharski had traveled to Chicago in the days before the accident to buy crack cocaine, which the witness and Kucharski smoked together. The charges against him were ultimately dropped, Cook County court records show. Lets be really blunt about this. A student has died after committing suicide, District 99 released in an e-mail Tuesday. Newman statement: My heart breaks for the Casten family for the devastating loss of their daughter. Police say Dunlap, 17, is in critical care at Good Samaritan Hospital. Joseph Kucharski, 52, entered a guilty plea to charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide in a hearing in DuPage County court. "It was cut short because others took short cuts.". Kucharski, who is out on bond, told the judge that he is residing at a sober living center and attending or chairing up to three Alcoholics Anonymous meetings a day. A few pages that include illustrations of sex acts have drawn the bulk of the ire, while other students, parents and community members see the book as a vital tool for youth discovering their identity and efforts to ban it as censorship. Henry McMaster told the states education department last week to investigate the book he deemed sexually explicit and pornographic. The banning of books in schools featured prominently in Virginias gubernatorial race. After asking them to choose, a total 65 percent favored Brady; with 35 percent for Milhiser, according to pollster Matt Podgorski, himself a Republican candidate for the Cook County Board, said. Joseph Kucharski was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison for the reckless homicide of Downers Grove North High School student Beth Dunlap, in which he ran her down in front of the. Dunlap plays volleyball at the high school and with the 1st Alliance Volleyball Club, said Sue Keck, the club's director. "I don't think I've ever seen her truly sad or mad or anything. # 1,151 in National Rankings. Only one copy of the book is available for check-out at each library at Downers North and Downers South high schools, which combined serve nearly 5,000 students. Having an adult man behind me saying things to me was very unnerving, she said. The mother of a Downers Grove North High School freshman who died last month after falling from an inflatable obstacle course at the school's health fair is suing the school district for negligence. Former President Donald Trump, senior adviser to Chicagos mayor Beniamino Capellupo, Illinois Policy Institutes comms director Melanie Krakauer, retired teacher Fred Klonsky, Lazard Frres & Co. Midwest Advisory chairman Peter Thompson, comms consultant Celeste Wroblewski, and Booth School of Business comms director Casey Reid. Cause of the death is under investigation. The New Hampshire presidential primary has long been the first in the nation, though the Democratic National Committee is in the process of tweaking the primary schedule. Did not believe half time score. The 17-year-old boy was transported to an area hospital by paramedics and was pronounced dead. She sustained severe injuries, especially to her head, and was pronounced dead two days later. In order forassessment testing and registration appointmentsto be scheduled, all required documents must first be submitted to the registrar. An Ogden & Fry poll showed 51 percent of Republican voters were initially undecided in the race to replace Jesse White as Illinois Secretary of State. ", Reckless Homicide Charges For Man In Death Of Downers Grove Girl, Memorial for Downers Grove North Student Moved From Crosswalk, Felony Charges For Driver Accused Of Hitting DGN Student With Car, Downers Grove North Student Struck By Car While Crossing Street. We asked where you were when the Bulls beat the Jazz 25 years ago: Michael Trinchitella: On a plane returning to ORD from PHX. "Beth was a setter that led her team with phenomenal defense, a tough serve and sweet, soft setter hands.". 4.0 & Above Honor Roll Class of 2025 (9th Grade) Syed Ahmad, Hassan Ahmed, Yaireli Alcantar Rodriguez, Madelyn Allen, Audrey Anderson, Saul Arellano, Kendall Arnold, Grace Avila, James Barrios, Isaac Binek, Kassandra . At one high-needs high school, the class that bore the brunt of Covids toll graduates, by Chalkbeats Mila Koumpilova. She spoke of the devastation the school community experienced that day, and said the impact lingers, even extending to graduation this year. Their presence at the meeting where students said the men jeered at them, even called them pedophiles for supporting keeping the book in the library was unnerving and intimidating, they told the Sun-Times. Schranz volunteers with Youth Outlook, a suburban-based nonprofit that supports LGBTQ youth, and said she sees Gender Queer and similar books as an opportunity for a child who may be exploring or questioning [their identity] to take a look and look at more information.. If youre in a pinch and lack a coffee machine and a grinder, you can try making whats called cowboy coffee. This might not be the tastiest cup of joe, but itll certainly get the job done. "Do what feels right," the principal told the students. Holy (bleep). Were all in this together and each of us only for a short time. A Downers Grove South High School track coach is facing child pornography charges, accused of using messaging apps to get explicit photos and videos from girls from out of state. But then when the Proud Boys, this big intimidating group, came in and made this issue so big, it forced students to look at whats going on., Irvin said several of her classes have discussed the weeks events, she said, and she noticed for the first time a student wearing a Trump 2024 hat as he voiced his dislike of Gender Queer., Students are now getting really caught up in the political controversy in the whole issue, and thats exactly what fuels groups like the Proud Boys, she said. Those charges were upgraded to one count of aggravated DUI - Death and one count of reckless homicide on Monday. Downers Grove Golf Club is open to the public, located in Downers Grove, IL. 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