ECPA to meet with local teachers, administrators After extensive planning, the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) initiative was presented to the community about a year ago with the goal of building a center for music, theater, dance and comedy anchored in Elmhurst. Momentum continues to build, thanks to a […]
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Addison Trail girls track team progressing
Blazers’ program continues to grow in numbers. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Addison Trail girls track coach Dave Pytko is enjoying a record turnout this season. Pytko noted the Blazers program now features 55 track and field athletes. “We have a plethora of kids at different age levels,” he said recently. […]
Election night brings no surprises
All three props in Addison Township pass By Dee Longfellow For The Independent With only one contested race on the entire City slate in Elmhurst, Election night was a bit slow, but in a good way — no one was nervous about any close fights. The contested election was […]
Obituaries
Alicia J. Brackmann Alicia Brackmann (Pietrzyk), longtime Elmhurst and Villa Park resident, passed away on March 27, 2017, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late James Brackmann, she is survived by her loving daughter Leslie (Greg) Seei, grandchildren Tanya Boutin & Marc (Amanda) Boutin, great-grandchildren Sabrina Miller […]
Addison Trail girls track team progressing
Blazers’ program continues to grow in numbers. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Addison Trail girls track coach Dave Pytko is enjoying a record turnout this season. Pytko noted the Blazers program now features 55 track and field athletes. “We have a plethora of kids at different age levels,” he said recently. […]
Bensenville Police Reports
The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. March 28, 4:44 p.m. in the 200 block […]
Hoop House owners sue City
Virgils seek allowance to keep membrane structure in yard, court fees By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Late last week, the Independent learned that on March 23, a complaint for administrative review was filed by Nicole and Dan Virgil in the DuPage County Circuit Court against the City of […]
Wilder Park Egg Hunt returns
Doggie Eggstravaganza to follow There will be more eggs than ever at the Elmhurst Park District’s annual Easter Egg Hunt in Wilder Park this year, scheduled for Saturday, April 15. Celebrate spring with the whole family, including the four-legged ones. Visit with the Easter Bunny and be ready for the […]
Willowbrook badminton team logs third-place finish at Shepard invite
Addison Trail badminton team returns No. 1 singles player Mutia. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook girls badminton team got the 2017 season started off on the right foot. The Warriors won their season opener by an 8-7 count over Wheaton-Warrenville South and then took third at the 10-team Shepard […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week — The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed: Saturday, April 8 – Lake Effect band to perform as fundraiser for ESO From 12 noon-4 p.m., the band Lake Effect will perform a benefit fundraiser concert at Pinstripes in Oak Brook for the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. Tickets […]
