Villa Park Recreation is offering a FREE Fitness Week July 31-August 4. Attend any Fitness Easy Pass class at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa for free. No Easy Pass punch card is necessary; just sign in prior to attending each class. Choose from several classes such as […]
Month: July 2017
Abandoned canoe in Salt Creek – owner found safe
Elmhurst Public Safety Crews conducted a search in Salt Creek after an abandoned canoe was discovered in the water at 10 a.m this morning under the bridge at Saint Charles and 83. The Independent was advised later in the morning the owner of the canoe was found safe. […]
York summer tennis team continues league play
Dukes defeat Willowbrook and Oak Park Country Club. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York summer tennis team continued play in both the Trident League and the West Suburban Tennis League with four recent matches. In a recent Trident League contest, the Dukes were 7-5 winners over Willowbrook. York won 4-2 […]
Skalon takes over as York girls swimming coach
Former Hoffman Estates High swimmer previously coached at Buffalo Grove High School. By Mike Miazga Correspondent New York girls swimming and diving coach Jeff Skalon is ready to hit the ground running. He is a great swimming coach for individuals of all ages, both adults and children, offering support, confidence […]
IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team has successful summer
Knights take second in Lisle summer league play. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The summer high-school basketball season isn’t about wins and losses. But when a team does well in a particular event, it opens the eye of its coach. And that’s exactly what happen with the IC Catholic Prep girls […]
Elmhurst American Legion baseball team concludes season
Muddogs participate in division tournament; Finish summer with 13 wins By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 baseball team saw its season come to an end at the recent 2nd Division tournament hosted by Barrington. Post 187, which was the runner-up at the 11th District tournament and […]
Addison and Villa Park 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 July 20 • Kevin Lopez, 18, of Palatine, […]
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. July 19, 7:38 p.m. in the 100 block […]
County Health Dept: use caution around floodwaters
Recent heavy rains caused flooding in areas of DuPage County and the Health Department is cautioning residents to try to avoid flood water because it may be contaminated. Executive Director Karen Ayala says, “It’s important to protect yourself and your family because floodwater may look harmless, but could be a […]
Willowbrook baseball team puts a wrap on summer season
Warriors won 11 games, evaluated talent for spring; 2018 captains named. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook summer baseball team concluded its season with an 11-7 record. After receiving a first-round bye in the regional portion of the state summer tournament, the Warriors dropped a 3-1 decision to Oak Park-River […]
