CHRIS FOX PHOTO Several members of Glenbard East High School’s Class of 2024 received scholarships during the Local Scholarship Awards Night ceremony, which was held in the school’s Biester Auditorium on May 9. The honored students included Raya Schwebl and Kaitlin Murphy, who received Madison Elementary School Parent Teacher Association […]
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Lombard Waves update—June 27
The Lombard Waves who won individual events during last week’s meet against Itasca included Molly Gierman, who earned a pair of first-place finishes in the 9-10 girls division. She is pictured during her victory in the 100-yard individual medley. Waves’ season continues with two home meets this week Lafter After […]
Lombard police report—June 27
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES The Lombard 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 […]
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Council Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Hall
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, June 17, the following actions took place: • Desiree Chen-Menichini and Sarah Diamond were re-appointed to the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst University Commission. Both terms will end in 2027. • A temporary use […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the week: 4 on the 4th race Thursday, July 4 The 19th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race will kick off the Fourth of July weekend by drawing as many as 1,200 runners and walkers. Come to Prospect Ave. between Elmhurst University and Wilder […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Old Tyme Base Ball brings out ‘Towns’ and ‘Gowns’; Representatives from WWII Girls Baseball Living History attend
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Sunday, June 23 was a beautiful day for baseball on the Elmhurst University College Mall, where Elmhurst University staff and alumni (the Gown team) and City of Elmhurst staff and elected officials (the Town team) battled it out in this year’s “Town vs. […]
Lombard Waves update—June 20
The Lombard Waves who won individual events during Saturday’s meet at Woodridge included Marco Garavito, who won three races in the 13-14 boys division. He is pictured during his first-place swim in the 100-yard freestyle. Waves swim one meet during the week, losing at Woodridge Lombard’s June 12 home meet […]
Villa Park Mariners update—June 20
The Villa Park Mariners faced the Roselle Racers in Saturday’s meet at Jefferson Pool. The Mariners narrowly outscored Roselle 294-291 in the meet’s team standings. Villa Park improved its season record to 3-1 with the victory. The Mariners who earned individual wins during the meet included Elin Stempel, who won […]
