By Patti Pagni For The Elmhurst Independent Sam Williams was “stuck. ” Barbara Rosenberg sprung into action. And, the Elmhurst community followed. Williams, 35, who has cerebral palsy, has accomplished more than many able-bodied adults. He earned his Master of Public Health degree, is a peer-mentor leader for Easter Seals, […]
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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 suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Addison Dec. 24 Hisatomi Kitanaka, 37, of […]
IC Catholic Prep boys basketball
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team competed in its own IC Catholic Prep-Westmont tournament. The Knights opened play with a 66-63 loss to Elmwood Park. IC Catholic Prep then lost 49-48 to Chicago Perspectives IIT/Joslin in the second game and then won a 53-46 decision […]
York girls basketball team wins Montini consolation championship
By Mike Miazga Correspondent After a slow start, the York girls basketball team won its final three games to finish 3-1 and win the consolation championship at the 10th annual Montini Christmas Tournament in Lombard. York started the tournament with a 47-38 loss to Geneva. The Dukes then defeated Huntley […]
Timothy Christian’s Harris hits for 33 and 24 points at York’s Tosh
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian boys basketball team came away with a pair of wins at the always-competitive 32-team Jack Tosh Holiday Classic hosted by York. The Trojans opened play with a 56-37 loss to Wheaton North. Timothy led 15-12 after the first quarter, but was outscored 16-7 […]
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. Assault, battery Dec. 20 A victim […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Pick of the Week… Sugar Creek Chili Golf Open Beginning at 9 a.m., the annual Sugar Creek Chili Golf Open will take place at Sugar Creek Golf Course. Get out the clubs and bundle up for a round of golf in the snow, ice, wind or whatever Mother Nature […]
An icon of Elmhurst banking moves on… Bill Gooch retires after 60+ years in the industry, the local community
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent His tall slender stature and winning smile makes him a larger-than-life part of the Elmhurst community, being a leader not only in local banking but also throughout the community, taking part in organizations like the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Elmhurst […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—January 3
GLORIA B. AUBIN Gloria B. Aubin, age 92, of Villa Park, passed away on Dec. 24, 2018. Funeral Mass was held Friday, Dec. 28, at St. Alexander Church, Villa Park. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. […]