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Vandalism incident at Elmhurst College under investigation
Campus closed on Oct. 28, 29 Elmhurst police are investigating an incident of graffiti that was discovered in a women’s...
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A rough day for the Warriors
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook senior quarterback Sam Tumilty takes a snap near the Mount Carmel goal line during the first quarter of the IHSA Class 7A semifinal football game on Nov. 23 in Villa Park. The Warriors tried a run on a fourth-and-goal play. The Caravan committed a pair of […]
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Preserving our ‘heritage’
JANE CHARMELO PHOTOS Dr. Thomas Scott (left photo) received the 2019 William J. Mueller Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement in Historic Preservation on Thursday, Nov. 21, from the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission. Tom has served as chairman of the Maple Street Chapel Preservation Committee for many years, and witnessed restoration […]
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Musical at Willowbrook
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook High School presented three performances of its fall musical—“Mamma Mia!”—from Nov. 14-16 in the school auditorium. The musical features the music of ABBA. Pictured (left to right) near the end of Friday’s presentation are: (front row) junior Anna Tymoszenko, junior Michael Poirier, senior Emma Cismesia, senior […]
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Fall blood drive a success
CHRIS FOX PHOTOS The Village of Lombard recently held its annual fall blood drive. The Nov. 13 blood drive, held at Lombard Village Hall two days after Veterans Day, honored veterans. The event also recognized former Lombard Village President Bill Mueller, who passed away in 2012. The donors included Jeff […]
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York XC takes 3rd place at State
(From left) Colin Hill, Ethan Kern, Max Lupo, Michael Moriarty, Coach Charlie Kern, Daniel Klysh, Brian Pratt and Will Yasdick brought home a trophy on Saturday, Nov. 9 after finishing third at the Class 3A state cross-country meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria. It had been seven years since York […]
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The Warriors keep winning
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Senior Colton Gnadt (No. 74), junior Sergio Ayala (No. 59) and senior John Peterson (No. 55) join their Willowbrook football teammates in celebrating their 33-24 win over Yorkville in a second-round IHSA Class 7A playoff game on Nov. 9 in Villa Park. The Warriors, who improved their […]
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Veterans Day in Lombard
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Lombard Lilac Post 5815 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on the morning of Nov. 11 at Lombard Village Hall. The event was originally scheduled to take place in the Sunken Garden at Lombard Common, but was relocated because of inclement weather. […]
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Delegation from Ukraine visits City; A glimpse of life through the wide eyes of visitors from overseas
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent There is nothing that expands one’s horizons quite like traveling to foreign lands, but the next best thing...
U.S. Senator, Presidential candidate Cory Booker visits Elmhurst
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent S. Senator Cory Booker, Democratic Candidate for President of the...
Lombard News »
Preserving our ‘heritage’
JANE CHARMELO PHOTOS Dr. Thomas Scott (left photo) received the 2019 William J. Mueller Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement in Historic Preservation on Thursday,...
Glenbard Parent Series programs on Dec. 3-4
Glenbard Parent Series Dec. 3 & 4 events: Addressing youth selfie-syndrome and childhood defiance The Glenbard Parent...
Delegation from Ukraine visits City; A glimpse of life through the wide eyes of visitors from overseas
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent There is nothing that expands one’s horizons quite like traveling...
Villa Park News »
A rough day for the Warriors
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook senior quarterback Sam Tumilty takes a snap near the Mount Carmel goal line during the first quarter of the IHSA Class 7A semifinal football...
Delegation from Ukraine visits City; A glimpse of life through the wide eyes of visitors from overseas
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent There is nothing that expands one’s horizons quite like traveling...
Musical at Willowbrook
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook High School presented three performances of its fall musical—“Mamma Mia!”—from Nov. 14-16...
