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 […]
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“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 […]
Brewfest event tempts beer lovers
Something new and exciting is brewing in Villa Park. Villa Park BREWFEST will be held Saturday, September 23, at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth, 2-5:30 pm. This first ever event will be a fantastic craft beer tasting festival and will showcase the talents and unique beers from […]
Making them (Emerald) green with envy
Elmhurst sports photo caption for 8/24/17 issue Emeralds 14U all stars PHOTO SUBMITTED/The Elmhurst Independent Rene Sotos and Alyssa Kontopoulos of the 14U Elmhurst Emeralds softball team competed in the league all-star game at Louisville Slugger Park in Peoria recently. Sotos had two base hits and Kontopoulos won the skills […]
York High School Player of the Week
Joshua LaBounty York Boys Golf LaBounty, a sophomore, shot a 1-over-par 73 from the blue tees at the recent Addison Trail Invitational held at Joliet Country Club. LaBounty’s score helped York take second in the competitive 20-team field with a 310 team score.