When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: New Trier High School, Winnetka Last year: New Trier 14, York 10 Outlook: York hits the road for its season opener. The Dukes, who went 2-7 a year ago, return plenty of experience on both sides of the ball. Grant Melion is a three-year starter […]
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York football team excited about 2017 season
Dukes return talent on both sides of the ball. By Mike Miazga Correspondent York football coach Matt Monken is in his fourth season at the helm, a number he feels is starting to pay dividends in his program. “These kids have been in the system,” he said. “This is my […]
Timothy Christian girls tennis team features top talent
Trojans out to defend conference title. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian girls tennis team had an impressive 2016 conference run. The Trojans won the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division title, sweeping all five positions in the tournament. Trojans coach Keith Mills said his squad figures to be a […]
IC golfers win Crystal Cup
COURTESY PHOTO/The Elmhurst Independent Crystal clear IC Catholic Prep’s Charlie Schoonveld (left) and Connon Leahy both had successful outings at the recent Glen Oak Invitational held at Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn. Leahy and Schoonveld each shot 79 and tied for fifth. Schoonveld was awarded the fifth-place crystal […]
IC Catholic Prep boys golf team wins Leyden Eagle Invitational
Leahy fires medalist-round 70; Schoonveld earns crystal at Glen Oak Invitational By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep boys golf team started the season off in fine fashion. The Knights won the recent Leyden Eagle Invitational at Arlington Lakes Golf Course in Arlington Heights. The field featured eight teams. […]
New beginnings for IC Catholic Prep girls tennis team
Curtin and Wagner named team captains. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The page has been turned to a new chapter for the IC Catholic Prep girls tennis team. The Knights graduated Metro Suburban Conference champion Kelly Hodyl (now playing at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh) along with Autumn Gage and Deidre Lee. Hodyl […]
Annual Jaycees Charity Carnival set for Aug. 17-20
The 28th Annual Jaycees Charity Carnival will be held this week from Aug. 17-20 in the same location as prior years, along Park Ave. between Prospect and Myrtle and the Mill Theatre parking lot. The Carnival has become an important part of summer tradition in Elmhurst. Special Children’s Day will […]
Celebrate summer at Park Palooza in Elmhurst
Enjoy an end-of-summer evening of music, food and fun. Elmhurst Park District invites you to the fifth annual Park Palooza on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5-10 p.m. at Berens Park. This free family event will feature live music including Second Time Around from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and No Alternative from 8-10:15 […]
IC Catholic Prep to host special fantasy football event Aug. 19
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep football program will host a fantasy football training camp with Matt Bowen on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 7-10 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst. The event will be led by ESPN analyst and former football player Bowen, who is […]
Roadside safety checkpoint planned for the weekend
In an effort to save lives by reducing fatal and serious-injury crashes, the Elmhurst Police Department continues to take part in a year-long grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) that provides funding for additional enforcement of DUI and seatbelt laws. Roadside safety checkpoints have proven to be a […]
