DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that a Glen Ellyn man accused of a hit-and-run crash in Villa Park has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Lawrence Sieber, 64, of 89 S. Park Avenue, appeared at a sentencing hearing this afternoon […]
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York’s Lauren Derkowski strikes out 17 in win against Lincoln-Way West. Dukes defeat Oak Park-River Forest in conference action
By Mike Miazga Correspondent York softball pitcher Lauren Derkowski’s strikeout totals continue to grow. Derkowski struck out 17 in seven innings in York’s recent 10-6 non-conference win against Lincoln-Way West. In the non-conference win against Lincoln-Way West, York led 5-0 after two innings and 8-3 after three. Karnatz went […]
Mary Anne Frost, 84
Mary Anne Frost, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 84. Loving daughter of the late Clark and Anne Frost; dear sister of the late Jack (Patricia) and James (Maureen) Frost. Cherished aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. A memorial mass was held on Thursday, […]
Eleanor M. Shreve, 82
Eleanor M. Shreve nee Parker, 82, formerly of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late E.L. Don Shreve; loving mother of Betty (Robert) LeGere, Cyndi (John Scott) Shreve and the late Kathy Gault; grandmother of Margaret (Joseph) Mandt, Michael (Kylsee) Gault, Ryan, Daniel and William LeGere and Natalie and Wyatt Wreford; […]
James W. Kulton, 80
James W. Kulton, 80 James W. Kulton, of Sheridan, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Ellen nee Toedter for 56 years; loving father of Gary (Kimberly), Bill (Robin), Jon (Jennifer), Chris (Mary) and Kim (Pete Soltesz); grandfather of Luke, Ryan, Sara, Adam, […]
Celebrate International Museum Day with free activities
Trolley will shuttle between museums on regular schedule For the past 22 years, the City of Elmhurst has celebrated its commitment to cultural arts with a very special annual tradition—Elmhurst Museum Day. This international day of celebration commemorates the value that museums bring to the community as an important resource […]
York girls track team making strides. Toussaint, Evans log fourth-place finishes in field events at Downers North
By Mike Miazga Correspondent While the York girls track team has been limited by the poor weather this season in terms of competing in outdoor meets, coach Keegan Kilrea has seen no shortage of individual progress. “It’s hard to answer because it has been such a limited outdoor season,” […]
School Board Capsules. Here’s what’s going on at District 205…
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on April 24 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Commissioner Chris Blum was absent from the meeting, which lasted about three hours. Accomplishments recognized The board honored […]
Wight & Co. makes presentation to School District 205. Four scenarios presented ranging from $26.1M to $161.1M
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The meeting of the Elmhurst District 205 School Board had a presentation by representatives of the district’s architecture firm—Wight and Company. The representatives discussed four scenarios for upgrades to the district’s facilities. The first two scenarios were labeled as “treading water,” because […]
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 April 23 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Doug Ennis was absent from the meeting. There were no public comments. Challenges persist with registration software The […]