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A celebration of life memorial service will be held in October for Dr. Ivan E. Frick, the 11th president of Elmhurst College. Dr. Frick passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, in Lancaster, Pa, at the age of 90. With his wife Ruth, Dr. Frick served the College from 1971 until […]
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Mattress sale fundraiser Sept. 22 The Glenbard East Music Association is gearing up for its sixth annual mattress sale fundraiser, which will benefit the high school’s music programs and students. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the school […]
Dr. Ivan E. Frick, 90, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of Elmhurst, died on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Willow Valley Communities. Born in New Providence, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles G. and Lillie M. Frick. He was married to the late Ruth H. Frick for […]
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced last week that a Chicago man has been arraigned on charges that he stole more than 100 cartons of cigarettes from an Elmhurst gas station. Elijah Jones, 63, of 6751 S. Prairie in Chicago, entered […]
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent The Independent has learned that a South Dakota-based hospital system has indicated an interest in entering the Chicago healthcare market and its decision may hit close to home. According to SiouxFalls.Business, a digital news organization, Sanford Health is considering a merger with a […]
CHRIS FOX PHOTO A colorful sky A portion of a rainbow was visible in Villa Park on Monday afternoon after a day of heavy rain. The photo shows an eastward view toward Ardmore Avenue near Highridge Road. According to the official rainfall totals at O’Hare International Airport, nearly 1.8 inches […]
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO A time to give and remember The Village of Lombard is hosting its fall “We Remember – Never Forget 9/11” blood drives Wednesday, Sept. 12. Representatives of the village, including fire, police and public works personnel, are pictured with Village of Lombard blood drive coordinator Carol Bauer […]
Looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping – or just want to find a unique gift? The Willowbrook Parent Organization (WPO) will host its 3rd annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fieldhouse at the high school, 1250 S. […]
The League of Women Voters of Elmhurst will host a Candidate Forum on Sunday, Sept, 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst. Candidates for the November 6, 2018 General Election have been invited. After answering some League questions, the candidates […]
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent About once a year, the Independent catches up with Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth to find out what’s new at the Elmhurst Police Department and current trends in crime and other police concerns. Perhaps the best news is that statistics show crime […]
A celebration of life memorial service will be held in October for Dr. Ivan E. Frick, the 11th president of Elmhurst College. Dr. Frick passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, in Lancaster, Pa, at the age of 90. With his wife Ruth, Dr. Frick served the College from 1971 until […]
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Sept. 15 4th Annual Craft Beer Fest From 1-5 p.m., celebrate fall and the craft beer movement at the 4th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest, with more than 100+ brews and ciders from 50+ brewers. Sample an array […]
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls tennis team dropped a close 4-3 West Suburban Conference Silver Division contest to Glenbard West at Memorial Park in Glen Ellyn. The loss dropped York to 8-4 overall and 0-1 in WSC Silver action. Gabby Felder was a 6-4, 5-7, (10-6) winner at […]
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls golf team defeated Trinity at Sugar Creek in Villa Park at both the varsity and junior-varsity levels. In the varsity match, Bella Bartolone was the medalist with a 38. Haley Blattner shot 40, while Cassie Sika had a 44 and Audrey Matias had […]
York boys golf team defeats OPRF and Glenbard West in key conference matches By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys golf team hit the jackpot in two key West Suburban Conference Silver Division matches recently. The Dukes moved their record to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in WSC Silver action after […]
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls volleyball team has the best of both worlds. The Dukes return a good chunk of key contributors from last year’s team that went 20-16 overall and also welcome a good contingent with plenty of talent. York was 4-3 overall through its first seven […]
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Assault, battery Sept. 4 Police said […]
