The Lombard 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. Battery March 26 Jonathan Greco, 25, of Des […]
Month: April 2017
Villa Park Police Department reports
The Villa Park 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. March 24 Anthony L. Castaldo, 21, of […]
Sen. Cullerton hosting Senior Fair April 12
There are many state and local resources available to help DuPage County seniors enjoy independent lives. State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is working to host a one-stop shop for seniors to learn about new resources available. An example could be showing senior citizens about the use of technology and […]
Educator input sought for Performing Arts Center
ECPA to meet with local teachers, administrators After extensive planning, the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) initiative was presented to the community about a year ago with the goal of building a center for music, theater, dance and comedy anchored in Elmhurst. Momentum continues to build, thanks to a […]
Addison Trail girls track team progressing
Blazers’ program continues to grow in numbers. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Addison Trail girls track coach Dave Pytko is enjoying a record turnout this season. Pytko noted the Blazers program now features 55 track and field athletes. “We have a plethora of kids at different age levels,” he said recently. […]
Election night brings no surprises
All three props in Addison Township pass By Dee Longfellow For The Independent With only one contested race on the entire City slate in Elmhurst, Election night was a bit slow, but in a good way — no one was nervous about any close fights. The contested election was […]
Obituaries
Alicia J. Brackmann Alicia Brackmann (Pietrzyk), longtime Elmhurst and Villa Park resident, passed away on March 27, 2017, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late James Brackmann, she is survived by her loving daughter Leslie (Greg) Seei, grandchildren Tanya Boutin & Marc (Amanda) Boutin, great-grandchildren Sabrina Miller […]
Addison Trail girls track team progressing
Blazers’ program continues to grow in numbers. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Addison Trail girls track coach Dave Pytko is enjoying a record turnout this season. Pytko noted the Blazers program now features 55 track and field athletes. “We have a plethora of kids at different age levels,” he said recently. […]
Bensenville Police Reports
The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. March 28, 4:44 p.m. in the 200 block […]
Hoop House owners sue City
Virgils seek allowance to keep membrane structure in yard, court fees By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Late last week, the Independent learned that on March 23, a complaint for administrative review was filed by Nicole and Dan Virgil in the DuPage County Circuit Court against the City of […]
