The York girls track team will have plenty of presence at this weekend’s Class 3A state finals meet in Charleston at Eastern Illinois University. The Dukes finished 10th at the competitive Class 3A Wheaton-Warrenville South sectional. However, the Dukes qualified a number of competitors for the state meet. The Dukes […]
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A day in the life of a developer…
When the Independent published a story about Livia, the new restaurant in town, it was learned Elmhurst’s own Charles Walsh Jr. was one of the business’s silent partners. It seemed like a good reason to catch up with Walsh and see what development endeavors he has been involved with of late
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.
UCCA to host ‘Taste of the Town: Food for Life’
United Community Concerns Association will host the 2nd annual Taste of the Town: Food for Life, an Elmhurst food and drink sampling event. It will take place on Thursday, May 17, from 6-10 p.m. at Wilder Mansion. The evening will showcase food, wine, and beer tastings from 17 Elmhurst businesses, […]
Craft Beer Fest hosts ‘Ticket Pre-Sale Party’ on May 19 at Pints
For lovers of craft beer, live music, and the camaraderie of a good beer fest, make plans to be at Pints Elmhurst on Saturday, May 19 from 2-4 p.m. for a special Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest ticket pre-sale event.
York boys gymnastics team qualifies five for state meet
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys gymnastics team finished third at the recent Schaumburg sectional. The Dukes posted a 148.550 team score. Schaumburg won the sectional title with a 153.450. Individually, sophomore Charlie Cripe is headed to the state meet on floor exercise after taking third in […]
Timothy Christian student-athletes sign college letters of intent.
By Mike Miazga Correspondent Timothy Christian recently held its athletic signing day in its Brandsma Family Foundation Room in the upper level of the Ward Athletic Center. Eleven Timothy student-athletes are moving on to play in college, two of whom have scholarships at NCAA Division I and II schools. Jimmy […]
Glenbard East students among those injured in fire pit explosion in Glendale Heights.
At least eight teenagers were injured following a fire pit explosion Saturday, April 28 in Glendale Heights. Glenbard East High School students were among those injured, according to published and television news reports. Glendale Heights police said the incident occurred at around 10:16 p.m. at a residence in the […]
Man sentenced to seven years for DUI hit-and-run. Incident took place in Villa Park.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that a Glen Ellyn man accused of a hit-and-run crash in Villa Park has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Lawrence Sieber, 64, of 89 S. Park Avenue, appeared at a sentencing hearing this afternoon […]
York’s Lauren Derkowski strikes out 17 in win against Lincoln-Way West. Dukes defeat Oak Park-River Forest in conference action
By Mike Miazga Correspondent York softball pitcher Lauren Derkowski’s strikeout totals continue to grow. Derkowski struck out 17 in seven innings in York’s recent 10-6 non-conference win against Lincoln-Way West. In the non-conference win against Lincoln-Way West, York led 5-0 after two innings and 8-3 after three. Karnatz went […]