The Hinsdale-based West Suburban Symphony under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor Peter Lipari, perform classic rock music at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. The concert features epic classics from the Beatles, Beach Boys, Eagles, Doors, Who, and artists including Jim […]
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York summer tennis teams defeat Butterfield Park District
Dukes also earn WSL and Trident sweep against Western Springs. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York summer tennis teams fared well in recent action against the Butterfield Park District. York downed Butterfield 8-1 in the 17 and under division and 12-0 in the 15 and under section to notch an […]
Marlott earns York senior male athlete of the year honor
Excelled in water polo and swimming for the Dukes. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Heading into high school, recently graduated York senior Alex Marlott had tempered expectations on his dual athletic career in the pool. “I wasn’t expecting to join the water-polo team and I didn’t expect my swimming career to […]
Elmhurst American Legion baseball team sweeps pair of games
Beecroft rips home run in win against Wheaton. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The had another strong week, this time recording wins against Kenosha and Wheaton. After an early week cancellation against Streator (Streator had to make up a game in its conference instead) and a 10-0 conference forfeit win against […]
Run at your own risk
Addison Trail baseball standout Simon Marinelli has developed into an elite catcher. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Addison Trail senior-to-be baseball player Simon Marinelli got the catching bug from his older sister, Crystal, a former member of the Addison Trail softball team. “She was a catcher for a little bit and […]
Teaching the sport’s future
Elmhurst resident Bill Baldridge enjoys success on the local basketball coaching front. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Elmhurst resident Bill Baldridge’s passion for coaching basketball has taken on a somewhat unexpected life its own. Baldridge is a former high-school basketball coach at Elgin High School (on the staff of IBCA Hall […]
Rep. Bellock to decline pay and per diem during special session
State Representative Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) announced her intention today to decline pay and per diem during the 10-day special session of the Illinois General Assembly scheduled for June 21-30. State law provides that legislators are to be paid for their gas and lodging expenses related to attending session at the […]
Ed Stevenson named Executive Director for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Ed Stevenson has been named executive director for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. “I’m very pleased to formalize Ed Stevenson’s role as executive director for the District,” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore. “Ed is a tenured member of our leadership team, and in […]
Suburban lawmaker criticizes budget earmarks, calls out GOP colleague for his vote
Illinois News Network An Illinois state representative is criticizing the $36.5 billion budget bill passed by the General Assembly this week for including hundreds of millions of dollars – at least – in earmarks for projects in lawmakers’ home districts. Rep. David McSweeney said he was particularly curious about an […]
William C. Nemchock, 93
William C. Nemchock, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette E. nee Baumann for 68 years; loving father of William G. (Rita), Philip (Becky) and Joan; grandfather of Joseph (Carrie), Deanna and Eric; great grandfather of Dane, Lily […]