New sport combines tennis, badminton, ping pong, says ‘Ambassador’ By Marisa Mancini For The Elmhurst Independent While pickleball is gaining popularity in Elmhurst, many people still know little or nothing about it. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, and is suitable for […]
Month: June 2017
York High School junior selected as an Emperor Science Award winner
On May 23, Siva Sreedhar from York Community High School was announced as one of 100 award recipients for the second year of PBS LearningMedia’s and Stand Up To Cancer’s Emperor Science Award program. The Emperor Science Award program is an initiative designed to encourage high school students to explore […]
Veterans Commission to honor Bales, Korean KIA
Donald J. Bales deceased September 1, 1950, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, will be honored during the 1 p.m. honor guard ceremony this Sunday, June 11, by having his name placed in the Roll of Remembrance at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park. Bales entered the service in 1949 […]
Georgia Berg, 98
Memorial service June 17 Georgia Berg, a long-time Elmhurst resident, recently passed away peacefully at the amazing age of 98. Her family will host a memorial open house on Saturday, June 17 from 1-3 p.m. in Washington Park in Elmhurst where a memorial tree has been planted. The park is […]
James G. Webb, 63
James G. Webb, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Kim nee Woodman; loving father of Nathan, Alex and Chelsea; dear son of the late Cecil and Elouise Webb; brother of Carol Ives; brother-in-law of Gail (Jim) Gasper; uncle of Erica (Avrom Feinberg) Gallagher, […]
Ralph “Butch” R. Modlin, 61
Ralph “Butch” R. Modlin, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Diane nee Schlitt. Loving father of Jeffrey and Scott Modlin. Cherished son of Edna and the late Ralph H. Modlin. Dearest brother of Linda (Bob) Sibilla. Fond uncle of Allen Sibilla and Jennifer […]
Brenda L. Wych, 57
Brenda L. Wych, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 57. Beloved wife of George R. Wych, Jr. for 31 years, loving mother of Julie, Nicky, Brandon, Justin, David and the late Nathan. Dear grandmother of 8, Cherished daughter of Roseann and the late Kenneth Roberts, fond […]
Local lacrosse stars go to Ivy League
courtesy photo These local class of 2019 lacrosse players just returned from the US Lacrosse National State Tournament, held at Yale University over Memorial Day weekend. All members of the Lakeshore Lacrosse 2019 team, the girls were ‘Team Illinois’ at the tourney, where they went 3-1 in their division. Left […]
Shining stars
courtesy photo The Elmhurst Extreme 11U baseball team won the GameDay Stars & Strikes tournament championship over Memorial Day weekend in Milwaukee. They won the semifinal game 4-3 over the Rawlings Hitters (Racine, WI) and won the title game 7-6 over Victory Baseball (Joliet). Front Row (left to right): Charlie […]
Blasting into second place
Courtesy photo The Elmhurst Explosion 10U baseball team took second place at the Memorial Day Classic baseball tournament in Glen Ellyn. The team won three games to advance to the championship game. Front row (l-r): Brady Lavin, Hans Bjorlin, Luke Pieczynski, Josh Tobin, Brendan Carroll. Back row: Coach Jim Fisher, […]
