Knights honor four-year, three-sport athletes. By Mike Miazga Correspondent A trio of IC Catholic Prep wrestlers recently competed in the freestyle and Greco-Roman state and national competitions. Joey Bianchini, who won a Class A 113-pound state title last year for the Knights, qualified for both Greco-Roman and freestyle nationals for […]
Month: August 2017
Timothy Christian middle school/arena project right on schedule
Fully funded initiative means school remains debt free. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Timothy Christian Schools $16 million new middle school and competition arena project continues to march toward the finish line. Timothy Christian Superintendent Matt Davidson told the Independent late last week that the project, fully funded through contributions and […]
York summer tennis team wins 17U West Suburban title
Condon, Julian win No. 2 doubles championship. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York summer tennis team wrapped up its 2017 summer season as champions. The Dukes won the 17U division West Suburban Summer Tennis League title at the recent conference tournament. York had one doubles conference champion in the No. […]
York High School Player of the Week
Jack Condon and Charlie Julian York Summer Tennis Condon and Julian won the West Suburban Summer Tennis League No. 2 doubles title in the 17U division. Their efforts helped York win the conference tournament title at 17U.
Ringing in the championship
COURTESY PHOTO/The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst Electric 12U Navy team shortstop PJ Abraham, Pitcher Mason Belfanz and Head Coach Rob Belfanz show off their ‘Game Day USA All Star MVP Weekend’ championship rings. The team played in Glen Ellyn over the July 29-30 weekend, besting teams from across the country to […]
Elmhurst swim team successful at regionals
First time in 26 years as host pool The Elmhurst Swim Team (EST) was selected for the first time in it’s 26 years as 1 of 6 sites to host the 2017 Summer Regional Swim Championships. EST co-hosted with the West Chicago Sharks swim team on July 21-23rd at the […]
Former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from elderly customers
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that bond has been set for a former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from three bank customers. Christine Lange, 47, of 7442 W. 56th Place, Summit, appeared in Bond Court yesterday morning where Judge Brian Jacobs set bond at […]
How medicine can break opioid addiction
The statistics on opioid addiction will break your heart. Every day, 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The American Society of Addiction Medicine reports drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., with 52,404 lethal drug […]
League of Women Voters of Elmhurst celebrate 85th anniversary
Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave., as they celebrate their 85th anniversary. The event is open to the public. Complimentary appetizers, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar will be available. The Long Road to […]
Mid-Year Review shows continued strong economic indicators for DuPage County
County boasts lowest unemployment and industrial vacancy rates in the region Choose DuPage has released its 2017 Second Quarter Economic Indicators Report, showing continued success for business and industry in DuPage County during the first half of 2017. Maintaining the lowest unemployment rates in the region at just 3.3 percent, […]
