Disco records explode July 12, 1979, during Disco Demolition Night in the middle of a Chicago White Sox doubleheader. It remains one of the city’s most controversial sports history moments and is the subject of an exhibit being extended through Dec. 31, at the Elmhurst History Museum.

STATE

Catholic group criticizes Rauner’s support of abortion law

The Catholic Conference of Illinois, which speaks for Illinois Catholic bishops, said it is “deeply disturbed that Governor Rauner has broken his word and firm public promise to veto HB 40.”

Rauner recently signed the bill that ensures abortion will remain legal in Illinois even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, while also allowing women with Medicaid and state-employee health insurance to use their coverage for abortions. Opponents of the bill, however, have argued that abortions wouldn’t be made illegal in the state even if Roe was overturned, and the bill was always really about expanding insurance coverage.

The Catholic Conference said that Rauner is the first governor to enact a law for state funding of abortion, and “together with the legislators who voted for the misguided legislation, will now force Illinois taxpayers to pay for the taking of human life, in this case that of a defenseless child in the womb.”

The group said it will remain dedicated to advocating for the dignity and sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, and will work to convince the public and elected officials about it calls the grave moral error this legislation represents.

The Catholic Conference of Illinois was created in 1969 to serve as the public policy voice of the Illinois bishops and the six dioceses of the state: Peoria, Springfield, Joliet, Rockford, Belleville and Chicago. DuPage County Catholic churches are in the Joliet Diocese.

COUNTY

Cronin proposes budget with no property tax increase

For the seventh year in a row, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin presented a budget that does not increase the county’s portion of the property tax levy. The proposed budget keeps the county’s property tax levy frozen at $66.9 million for the

seventh year. The proposed budget has a full-time headcount of 2,206, which is down from 2,270 in FY2011. The proposed FY2018 spending plan is $439.6 million, with expenditures out of the General Revenue Fund at $176.9 million, down slightly from the previous year. Reforms made through the DuPage ACT Initiative have led to more than $100 million in savings and the County boasts a 3.9 percent unemployment rate and AAA bond rating. To view the full budget proposal, visit dupageco.org/finance.

Workshops to discuss watershed preservation

In partnership with The Conservation Foundation, DuPage County Stormwater Management will host a series of watershed workshops to connect environmentally minded individuals and organizations in preserving local streams and rivers. The topics and dates for the free workshops will be: East Branch of the DuPage River, Oct. 17; West Branch of the DuPage River, Oct. 24; and Salt Creek, Nov. 14. All sessions will be held 8-9:30 a.m. Speakers will discuss streambank stabilization projects identified within each of the respective watersheds, as well as examples and funding opportunities for such projects.

The Oct 17 workshop will be held at the Downers Grove Public Works facility, 5101 Walnut Ave., Downers Grove. To register, go to eventbrite.com.

LISLE

New degree to stress skills for today’s leadership

Acknowledging that professional advancement now requires a different skill set, Benedictine University is introducing its new Executive Master of Science in Values-Driven Leadership degree. The program not only teaches managers the skills needed for executive leadership in today’s complex business environment, it offers some very specific training not found in most graduate business programs. Training will help students develop a global mindset, the strategic ability to drive change and a strong moral compass.

The 18-month program is launching its first cohort in January. The program is offered in a hybrid format combining online classes with three short residencies to deepen learning. The curriculum focuses on developing strategic leadership capacity to help students advance careers and equip themselves for senior leadership roles.

Program instructors include José DelaCerda-Gastelum, Ph.D., dean of ITESO University in Gudalajara, Mexico; and Tina Huesing, Ph.D., a German native living in Auckland, New Zealand, where she leads a consulting firm.

NAPERVILLE

Breast reconstruction lectures Oct. 19

Edward-Elmhurst Health will host Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day 5 – 8 p.m. Oct. 19, at the Edward Education Center, 3rd floor, on the campus of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville.

BRA Day is a community awareness event that will focus on education and how to access services. It is also intended to provide support for women who are undergoing or have completed breast cancer treatment. Reservation deadline is Oct. 11. Call (630) 527-6363.

The BRA Day program includes sessions at 5:15 p.m. that will feature Edward-Elmhurst physicians, who will talk about breast reconstruction following mastectomy, surgical management of lymphedema and breast cancer detection.

In addition, Women’s Imaging Center representatives will schedule screening mammograms, teach self-breast exam techniques and answer questions about breast imaging.

Those who attend can also:

· Meet patients who underwent breast reconstruction and ask about their reconstruction journey;

· Receive make-up tips, enter to win prizes and discover strategies for relaxation and stress reduction through reiki therapy;

· Vote for their favorite decorated bra; and

· Check out lymphedema therapy and scar management products.

For more information, visit eehealth.org/services/cancer.

ELMHURST

Disco, White Sox exhibit extended

“Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died,” Elmhurst History Museum’s popular exhibit has been extended through Dec. 31. The show was to close this month.

Disco Demolition Night exploded on July 12, 1979, in the middle of a White Sox doubleheader and it remains one of the city’s most controversial sports history moments. Experience the interactive exhibit inspired by the book by Steve Dahl with journalist Dave Hoekstra and photographer Paul Natkin. View artifacts from Dahl’s personal collection, check out the custom-made guitar of Cheap Trick’s Rick Neilsen, see the uniform jersey worn by White Sox catcher Mike Colbern on Disco Demolition night and watch excerpts from the 25th anniversary documentary.

The museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, is open 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday – Friday, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday.

–DuPage County News Briefs–