DE9BA21D-30DF-4E38-9D3F-58843ADD0DC6 By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last week, a group of neighbors surrounding Redeemer Lutheran Church gathered to share their thoughts about the plans to remodel and reconfigure the area around the church and its Redeemer Center located on St. Charles Road, just east of York St. Led […]
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Here’s what’s going on at the Elmhurst Park District By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Nov. 27 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Patricia Morissette-Moll was absent from the meeting. There were no public […]
Elmhurst business on short list for sexual harassment claims
Atty. General opens investigation into Massage Envy By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Massage Envy in Elmhurst has turned up on a list of locations throughout Illinois, which are currently under investigation by Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who is looking into allegations that several customers of the chain have […]
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. Disorderly conduct Nov. 23-Nov. 28 Police said […]
Addison Trail wrestling team off to hot start
Three Blazers wrestlers win first seven matches. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Addison Trail wrestling team went 2-1 at a recent quadrangular meet hosted by Glenbrook North. The 2-1 mark upped the Blazers overall record to 5-2 on the young season. “We’re having a good season,” said Addison Trail coach […]
Fenton wrestlers off to another hot star
Bison start season 6-0; Team has won 37 regular-season duals in a row. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Fenton wrestling team had a banner 2016-2017 season, going 26-0 during the regular season before losing to second-ranked Crystal Lake Central in the dual-team sectional portion of the state tournament. “We lost […]
Willowbrook boys basketball team wins Stagg tournament
With strong, experienced returning cast, Warriors have their sights set high this season. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Last year, the Willowbrook boys basketball team did the regular-season trifecta sweep by winning tournaments at Thanksgiving, Christmas and over the Martin Luther King holiday. To kick off this season, the Warriors already […]
Willowbrook girls bowling team fourth at Plainfield Central
Warriors girls basketball team faces Leyden; Football team rakes in honors. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook girls bowling team had a strong showing at the recent Plainfield Central invitational. The Warriors took fourth out of a large 24-team field. Sophomore Makaylah Jones led the Warriors with a 1,134 series. […]
Willowbrook wrestling team young, but talented
Warriors coming off 19-win campaign. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook wrestling team is a mixture this season of individuals with varsity experience and talented newcomers. The Warriors are coming off a 2016-2017 season where they went 19-11 overall and took 3-3 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play. Willowbrook […]
Willowbrook girls bowling team placed fourth
COURTESY PHOTO On a roll The Willowbrook girls bowling team placed fourth out of 24 teams at the recent Plainfield Central Invitational. Sophomore Makaylah Jones led the Warriors with an 1,134 series with a 210 high game. Junior Holly Helsper had an 1,131 series with a 227 high game. Senior […]