Philharmonic to premiere composition honoring India’s independence As part of the Chicago World Music Festival, the Elmhurst College and Community Philharmonic Orchestra and Singers will perform the world premiere of a specially commissioned symphony on September 9 in Millennium Park. Under the direction of Joanne May, assistant professor of music […]
Month: August 2017
Cross Country gets underway at Indian Trail
SUBMITTED PHOTO Addison Independent Indian Trail Junior High students got a head start on the cross country season by participating in a summer running camp offered the first three weeks of August. Coaches Dave Pytko and Sherri Perez are running the camp which allows 6th, 7th and 8th graders some […]
Bond set at $50,000 each Addison brothers charged with forging court documents
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that bond has been set for two brothers accused of submitting false court-ordered documents to DuPage County officials. Brett Cronan, 21, and Jack Cronan, 18, both of Addison, appeared in bond court last week where bond was set at $50,000 with 10% […]
District 4 welcomes new staff at orientation
SUBMITTED PHOTO Addison Independent Pictured are new staff who were introduced at the New Teacher Orientation held at Addison School District 4 last week for 35 people joining the district. Representing many aspects of education, including music, social work, intervention and a wide range of classroom teachers, these professionals spent […]
“Gathering Grains and Grooves” coming to Center for the Arts
The Addison Center for the Arts has announced its latest exhibit, “Gathering Grains and Grooves” by Benjamin F. Calvert III. The exhibit will be on display August 23 – September 23 with an artist reception Friday, September 8 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ben is a printmaker with a passion […]
Addison Trail hosts Blackhawks Blind Hockey program
On Aug. 17, nearly 40 youths with visual impairments had the opportunity to play hockey at Addison Trail through the Blackhawks Blind Hockey’s “Try Hockey” program. Many of the participants were from the School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED). The Blackhawks provided an inflatable rink, and participants […]
Registration Day comes to Indian Trail
At Indian Trail, middle school students came to pick up their school schedules, gym suits and ID cards last week as they prepare to head into a new school year. Students and parents had a chance to greet old friends and walk through their class schedules while picking up important […]
Addison Community Calender
Ongoing events … • Get your high school diploma The Addison Public Library is now offering adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through a new program, Career Online High School (COHS). The library is providing a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who […]
FIRE at Allegra Banquets]
DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTO Bensenville Independent Watchful eyes… These firefighters pause after extinguishing a blaze that broke out on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Allegra Banquets in Villa Park. The facility was hosting two wedding receptions at the time of the incident, forcing guests (in background) outside into the parking lot […]
Appellate Court affirms conviction for 2011 armed robbery
Defendant sentenced to natural life as habitual criminal DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the Armed Robbery with a Firearm conviction of Luis Moreta, 46, formerly of Northlake for stealing $3,700 from a man he met […]
