Local taxpayers would experience relief from paying for expensive pension plans under legislation recently passed out of the House by state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, which would end the publicly-funded retirement benefits given to part-time DuPage County Forest Preserve board members. “It’s inappropriate for forest preserve board members to […]
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Timothy Christian boys track team third at Walther Christian
Ross wins both hurdles events at Chicago Christian. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian boys track team took third at the recent Walther Christian Invitational and fifth at the Chicago Christian Invitational. At Chicago Christian, Xavier Ross won the 110 high hurdles in 15.71 and also won the 300 […]
Addison Trail boys gymnastics team making progress
Blazers have increased team score by 40 points. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Addison Trail boys gymnastics team continues to trend upward. Coach Mike Galfi noted through late last week the team had raised its overall score 40 points. “We started the year with a team score of 88 points,” […]
Fenton girls track team impressive in recent meets
Feddersen, Krebasch set records. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Fenton girls track team had a strong April. The Bison placed second at the Montini Invitational and then took third at the Leyden event. Fenton followed that up by winning its own Bison Invitational and then taking first in a Metro […]
Police have man in custody for Shell station robbery
Elmhurst police are investigating a robbery which occurred at the Shell Gas Station at 103 W. Third Street on May 3, 2017, at 3:15 a.m. A white/male in his 30’s, wearing a White Sox jacket, entered the Shell Gas Station and demanded money from the cashier. The offender took an […]
Tom Cullerton raises awareness for Pandas
State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is continuing his work to raise awareness for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) by designating October 9 of 2017 and 2018 as PANS, PANDAS and PITAND Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. “Education is essential to early diagnosis of […]
Honoring the legacy of former CA&E Railroad
Jack Jones remembers when a train fare was around a dime, and that the Chicago Aurora & Elgin train went all the way to Wells Street in Chicago, where one could then take an el train to the Loop. The era of that third-rail train sprouting from the far west […]
Breen passes bill to make electronic filing free, saving IL businesses and non-profits millions in fees
SPRINGFIELD…..In a unanimous vote on Friday, State Representative Peter Breen (R-Lombard) passed legislation that is estimated to save Illinois small businesses and not-for-profits millions of dollars in electronic filing fees. HB 3514 would amend state law to end the practice of charging “expedited service fees” of $25, $50, or […]
The 12U Elmhurst Extreme placed second place in the 2017 Elmhurst Extreme Classic
Enjoy old-fashioned garden party to benefit Mayslake Hall restoration June 4
Support the restoration of historic Mayslake Hall at a 1920s-era garden party featuring games, activities, antique cars, antique silver tableware, a silent auction and music on Sunday, June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Tickets are […]