Selma M. Kosier, 96 Selma M. Kosier, nee Kauffman, of Chicago, passed away recently at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Carl; dear daughter of the late Samuel and Antonie Kauffman; sister of the late Fred Kauffman, Margaret (Olaf) Benson, Francis Kauffman, Bernice Kauffman, Rita (Parley Jr.) […]
Month: March 2017
Renegades hockey club wins state championship
On March 17, the Renegades High School Hockey Club – which is comprised of students from Addison Trail, Willowbrook, Fenton and Montini Catholic high schools – won the Illinois High School Hockey State Championship in the Combined Varsity Division. The team beat Glenbard Hockey 4-1. The Renegades finished the season […]
Election Day coming April 4
Time to get out and vote By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent By the time this edition of the Elmhurst Independent hits the newsstands, there will only be a few days left to consider early voting, available at City Hall. City Clerk Patti Spencer announced at the latest City […]
Kicking back
photo by Paul DelGuidice Willowbrook varsity girls soccer team ‘kicked back’ and relaxed with some hot cocoa at the Funky Java Coffee House after practice on Saturday, March 25. New coach Julio Del Real (far right, standing) has lots of confidence his squad will be successful this season.
Police Reports
Area Police Departments 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. Addison March 23 • Police said Content E. Craft, 37, […]
York softball team ushers in new era under Munn
Dukes’ first-year coach has mix of key veterans and newcomers. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The cupboard was left far from bare for first-year York softball coach Elizabeth Munn. Munn, an assistant in the program under former coach Jenna Nolan who was promoted to the top position, returns several key performers […]
All hands on deck for York baseball
Team efforts help Dukes start season strong. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The reason behind the York baseball team’s strong early-season start? The contributions of many. “Everybody who has gotten an opportunity so far has proven they belong here,” said York coach Dave Kalal. The Dukes started the season with non-conference […]
Addison Trail baseball team loaded with pitching
Blazers return three-year varsity hurler Villasenor. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Addison Trail has the one commodity that all baseball teams find so very important. Pitching. The Blazers return a number of experienced arms from last year’s team that went 15-15 and 9-9 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division action. Leading […]
Former Major Leaguer coming to Villa Park Library
Steve Trout to share his children’s book The Villa Park Public Library has announced that former major league pitcher Steve Trout will be coming to the library on Sunday, Apr. 9 at 2 p.m. The retired lefty, who donned both Cubs and White Sox jerseys, will read from his children’s […]
Village faces battles at the polls
Two square off for Village President job; six run for three Trustee posts By Dee Longfellow For The Independent With Bensenville Village President Frank Soto resigning his position for a position in state government, the seat is left open with two candidates vying for the top spot. They are Henry […]
