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. May 17, 4:30 p.m. in the 1000 block […]
Month: May 2017
A Mission to Serve
Church grateful for support of DuPagePads Homeless Shelter Elmhurst Presbyterian Church (EPC) is extending a big thanks to the community as it wraps up its 22nd year as host of a DuPagePads Interim (Overnight) Housing program. Every Saturday night from October to May, about 35 guests from DuPage County who […]
Memorial Day Parade takes place Monday
True Patriots Care to stage 300 U.S. flags in Wilder Park Led by Grand Marshal John M. Wendel, retired Brigadier General and Chaplain in the United States Air Force, some 90 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 99th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 29, stepping off […]
Independent joins other publications in search of local veterans’ photos
The Illinois Press Association recently sent this newspaper information on The Wall of Faces, coordinated by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. We were surprised to read that there are photos missing for more than 500 Illinois servicemen and women who had either killed in action or went missing during the […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
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. Battery May 13 A victim in the 100 […]
IC Catholic Prep announces new Assistant Principal
IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) has announced that Mrs. Nikki Kanzia will join the staff as Assistant Principal, Director of Admissions and Student Life. Since 2014, Kanzia has served as the Principal at St. Scholastica Parish School in Woodridge, focusing on curriculum, recruitment, marketing, advancement and fundraising. In addition, she has […]
Villa Park teen’s body found in Des Plaines River after days-long search: Sheriff’s office
Cameron Sanders, 16, was found 150 feet from where he jumped off Rainbow Bridge, police said. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thursday it has recovered the body of Cameron Sanders, 16, who jumped into the Des Plaines River on Saturday. The sheriff’s office said Sanders’ body was located at […]
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 May 18 • A 27-year-old Chicago man was […]
York girls 3,200 relay team takes 12th in state.
Dukes girls soccer team wins regional title. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls track 3,200 relay team placed 12th in the state at the recent Class 3A meet held at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. York clocked in at 9:48.94 with senior Julie Biggins, junior Katherine Tomaska, sophomore Sarah […]
Olivia Hoekstra finishes sixth in the state in 400 dash
Ross wins three boys track sectional titles. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian girls track team had nine girls compete in the recent Class 1A state finals meet in Charleston at Eastern Illinois University. It’s the largest contingent of athletes the Trojans have had at state in six years. […]
