A former six-term GOP Congressman from Illinois, Adam Kinzinger witnessed firsthand the deeply entrenched political divide that he believes is threatening American democracy as never before. After leaving office earlier this year and joining CNN as a senior commentator, Kinzinger is essentially without a political home, yet still a believer […]
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School Board approves salary increase for Campbell; D205 superintendent credited for strategic plan implementation
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, Board members voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the district’s contract with D205 Superintendent Keisha Campbell. The board approved the hiring of Campbell nearly two […]
District 88 Board of Education candidate profiles
Following is the beginning of the Addison Independent’s coverage of the candidates in the race for District 88 Board of Education who will appear on the ballot in the Consolidated Election to be held April 4. Four candidates (vote for three) are running to serve a four-year term on the […]
York JV hockey wins state championship
The York JV Hockey team won the State Championship in the Illinois Black Hawk Cup. York defeated Glenbard 3-2 in front of a packed crowd at the Edge Ice Arena on Monday, March 13. The York JV squad came in first in the Scholastic Hockey League (SHL) during the regular […]
Date set for Elmhurst Heritage Foundation 8th Annual Craft Beer Fest
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation (EHF) has announced the 8th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 6 p.m., on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum. This annual event raises funds for the Elmhurst History Museum, including its family- friendly educational programs and […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Wolves teach AT students about careers in sports, entertainment
On Monday, Feb. 13, 13 Addison Trail students attended a presentation hosted by the Chicago Wolves ice hockey team about working in sports and entertainment. Those students are enrolled in Addison Trail’s School to Work and Pre-occupational classes, taught by teacher Stacey Puccini, which provides pupils with real-world […]
Elmhurst University to host 2nd annual TEDX on April 1
ELMHURST, Ill., March 1, 2023—After a sold-out inaugural event, TEDxElmhurstUniversity is back. The theme of this year’s event, to be held on Saturday, April 1, is FIRSTS, and will feature a diverse group of speakers discussing topics ranging from autism to public art to slang and more. This year’s speakers represent a […]
News briefs
CBE welcomes new IT administrator Community Bank of Elmhurst has announced that Brandon Woolbright has been hired as of Feb. 22 in the Information Technology area working with senior vice president for Information Technology, Abel Rubio. Woolbright is a recent graduate of Elmhurst University. “Brandon will be a great help […]
York Hockey heads to state championship game; first-ever achievement culminates Sunday at United Center
On the evening of Wednesday, March 8, in front of a sold-out crowd at The Edge arena in Bensenville, the York Varsity Dukes beat Loyola Gold 2-0 in the state final four playoffs to advance to the state championship game for the first time in York Hockey history. Senior Frank […]
