A celebration of life memorial service will be held in October for Dr. Ivan E. Frick, the 11th president of Elmhurst College. Dr. Frick passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, in Lancaster, Pa, at the age of 90. With his wife Ruth, Dr. Frick served the College from 1971 until […]
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Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Sept. 15 4th Annual Craft Beer Fest From 1-5 p.m., celebrate fall and the craft beer movement at the 4th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest, with more than 100+ brews and ciders from 50+ brewers. Sample an array […]
York girls tennis
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls tennis team dropped a close 4-3 West Suburban Conference Silver Division contest to Glenbard West at Memorial Park in Glen Ellyn. The loss dropped York to 8-4 overall and 0-1 in WSC Silver action. Gabby Felder was a 6-4, 5-7, (10-6) winner at […]
York girls golfers defeat Glenbard West at River Forest CC
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls golf team defeated Trinity at Sugar Creek in Villa Park at both the varsity and junior-varsity levels. In the varsity match, Bella Bartolone was the medalist with a 38. Haley Blattner shot 40, while Cassie Sika had a 44 and Audrey Matias had […]
York boys golf team defeats OPRF and Glenbard West in key conference matches
York boys golf team defeats OPRF and Glenbard West in key conference matches By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys golf team hit the jackpot in two key West Suburban Conference Silver Division matches recently. The Dukes moved their record to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in WSC Silver action after […]
York girls volleyball team mixing youth with experience; Dukes return firepower up front
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls volleyball team has the best of both worlds. The Dukes return a good chunk of key contributors from last year’s team that went 20-16 overall and also welcome a good contingent with plenty of talent. York was 4-3 overall through its first seven […]
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. Assault, battery Sept. 4 Police said […]
Ivan E. Frick passes away at 90; Former President of Elmhurst College died in Lancaster, Pa.
Dr. Ivan E. Frick, 90, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of Elmhurst, died on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Willow Valley Communities. Born in New Providence, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles G. and Lillie M. Frick. He was married to the late Ruth H. Frick for […]
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 meeting on Aug. 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting, which lasted about 35 minutes. […]
Elmhurst Park Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at the Elmhurst Park District By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 27. The meeting began at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Doug Ennis was absent from […]