Elmhurst Fire Department responded for the structure fire at 281 E. May Street on July 4 at 3:45 a.m. A neighbor notified the Fire Department when she heard a boom, saw an orange glow and called 911. The Elmhurst Police Department arrived on scene and evacuated homes at 281 and 285 […]
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Introducing Cam Horn, Elmhurst Brewing Co.’s new Brewmaster & Craft Beer innovator
Elmhurst Brewing Company is excited to introduce its new brewmaster, Cam Horn, an industry veteran and pioneer of Texas’ craft scene whose deep expertise in the intricacies of the brewing process and passion for experimenting will serve Chicagoland’s beer lovers well. Horn, 33, joins Elmhurst Brewing from Franconia Brewing Co., […]
Bensenville to showcase $30 million water treatment plant upgrades with open house
What: The Village of Bensenville will host a Public Works Open House to provide the community an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, tools and equipment used to maintain the Village’s infrastructure. This includes an inside look at the$30 million Water Treatment Plant upgrade. When: Saturday, July […]
$3 Thursdays at Jefferson and Lufkin pools
Villa Park Recreation offers $3 Thursdays at both Jefferson and Lufkin Pools this summer. Admission is just $3 per person, resident and non-resident to enjoy the pools which are open Thursdays 12-7 pm. $3 Thursdays is a great way to cool off and enjoy the pools this summer.
Hinsdale Orchestra to perform in Naperville July 30, 2017
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 […]
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 […]
