Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Oct. 20 History Museum’s Haunted Tour From 6-8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum and the Bensenville Park District present a haunted tour at historic Fischer Farm followed by a hayride to Churchville Schoolhouse to learn postmortem photography, […]
Elmhurst News
Bertha Clarke, 100
Bertha Clarke, nee Anderson, of Elmhurst, passed away on Sept. 11, 2018, at the age of 100. Mrs. Clarke was born on Jan. 21, 1918. Beloved wife of the late James F.; loving mother of James (Linda), Barbara and Gary (Darcie); cherished grandmother of Donna, Darrin, Christopher, Gary and Jack; […]
Richard Craddock, 66
Richard “Rich” Craddock, of Aurora, Ill., and formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 66. Devoted son of the late Ethel L. Craddock; loving cousin of Ron (Marilyn) Schweitzer, Jim (the late Mary) Schweitzer, Lauren Schweitzer-Cody and Chris, Adam and Beth Schweitzer. Rich taught science and biology […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Oct. 13 Heritage Day at Churchville School and Fischer Farm Heritage Day returns to the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse and at Fischer Farm in Bensenville. A full slate of family-friendly activities are scheduled from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Criminal damage, criminal defacement Sept. 30 […]
Timothy Christian girls volleyball
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team moved to 20-5 overall and 3-0 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division action after a 25-21, 25-11 win over Aurora Central Catholic. Heidi Westra had 10 kills, two blocks and five digs. Hannah Schuringa had three kills and one block. […]
Timothy Christian boys golf
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT The Timothy Christian boys golf team finished seventh at the recent Class 1A Walther Christian regional held at White Pines in Bensenville. The Trojans had a 393 team score. Timothy sophomore Kyle Mahler did advance to sectionals as an individual. He shot a 91 and finished […]
Knights girls volleyball team defeats Chicago Christian and R-B
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team recorded a pair of recent victories against Chicago Christian and Riverside-Brookfield. In a 16-25, 26-24, 25-15 win over Chicago Christian, Sophie Hurt had 20 assists, two blocks, five kills, six digs and three aces. Maya Stovall had nine kills, […]
IC Catholic Prep sends two golfers to sectionals
By Mike Miazga Correspondent Two IC Catholic Prep boys golfers moved one step away from a berth in the state meet. The Knights competed in the recent Class 1A Walther Christian regional at White Pines in Bensenville. IC Catholic Prep was fifth out of eight teams with a 371 team […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s happening at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Sept. 25 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member John McDonough was absent from the meeting. Hearing held, […]
