French Picnic Under the Stars debuts prior to 10th Annual French Connection Day This year, Cantigny Park’s annual tribute to France begins a day early, with a festive French-themed evening combining food, wine, live music and stargazing. French Picnic Under the Stars, a first-time event, is set for Saturday, August […]
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Villa Park recreation programs
Free Fitness Week Villa Park Recreation is offering a free Fitness Week July 31-August 4. Attend any Fitness Easy Pass class at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa for free. No Easy Pass punch card is necessary; just sign in prior to attending each class. Choose from several classes […]
Suspect deemed ‘armed and dangerous’ captured in Elmhurst
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Update: Third criminal suspect at large in Elmhurst now in custody Following a manhunt than lasted more than six hours, the Elmhurst Police Department has reported that third suspect as been located and taken into custody in an incident that took place in […]
Park District seeks input on potential new park sites
Public hearing set for Thursday at Butterfield Park This past April, the Elmhurst Park District deeded a portion of land at Golden Meadows Park to the City of Elmhurst as part of an Intergovernmental Agreement to assist the City in its efforts to address stormwater detention. Two properties recently considered […]
Career workshops at Villa Park Public Library
Feeling stuck in your current job? Not sure how to get your foot on to that dream career ladder? We can help with that. All you need to do is bring an open mind to Career Passioneering at the Villa Park Public Library and begin the career path that you […]
Emeralds 14U softball team wins Oak Park
COURTESY PHOTO/The Elmhurst Independent It’s a ‘three-peat’ The 14u Emeralds won the Oak Park Falcon Crest tournament over the July 22-23 weekend. After going 5-0 to advance to the finals, the Emeralds dispatch the Windy City Rage to secure the third championship game in a row (and back to back […]
York High School Player of the Week
Simon Krukowski York Summer Tennis Team Krukowski and partner Evan Sedlacek were 8-4 winners at No. 4 doubles in the 17s division during York’s recent 7-5 win over Willowbrook in Trident League summer tennis action. The win pushed Krukowski to 6-0 on the summer and helped York move to 3-1 […]
Villa Park Recreation offers free fitness week
Villa Park Recreation is offering a FREE Fitness Week July 31-August 4. Attend any Fitness Easy Pass class at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa for free. No Easy Pass punch card is necessary; just sign in prior to attending each class. Choose from several classes such as […]
Abandoned canoe in Salt Creek – owner found safe
Elmhurst Public Safety Crews conducted a search in Salt Creek after an abandoned canoe was discovered in the water at 10 a.m this morning under the bridge at Saint Charles and 83. The Independent was advised later in the morning the owner of the canoe was found safe. […]
York summer tennis team continues league play
Dukes defeat Willowbrook and Oak Park Country Club. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York summer tennis team continued play in both the Trident League and the West Suburban Tennis League with four recent matches. In a recent Trident League contest, the Dukes were 7-5 winners over Willowbrook. York won 4-2 […]