The DuPage County Health Department is providing this health alert to the community: use of a synthetic cannabinoid has been linked to an outbreak with potentially life-threatening reactions in Northeastern Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports 22 individuals since March 7 suffering from severe bleeding following the […]
Other News
Timothy Christian baseball team travels to Florida. Trojans see varied competition from different states, close out trip with win
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian baseball team ditched the bad Illinois weather for Florida over spring-break week. The Trojans went to the Disney World area where they played a variety of competition from different states. Timothy started the week with a 12-2 loss to Strong Rock Christian […]
Funding approved for St. Charles Bridge reconstruction. Board okays engineering contract; grants to help pay for it
By Paul DelGuidice For The Villa Park Independent The Villa Park Board of Trustees has approved funding of the engineering portion of plans to reconstruct the St. Charles Road bridge. At the Formal Meeting held on Monday, March 26, the Board unanimously passed two Resolutions that will finally get the […]
Timothy Christian baseball team off to 4-0 start. Trojans enjoy myriad contributions out of gates
By Mike Miazga Correspondent Pitching and defense have been the Timothy Christian baseball team’s best friends at the start of the 2018 season. The Trojans jumped out to a hot 4-0 start thanks to strong pitching and equally deft fielding. “We’ve been pitching pretty well,” said veteran Timothy Christian coach […]
York baseball team wins first three games. Pitching depth a strength for Dukes
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York baseball team led off the season with a 3-for-3 effort, scoring non-conference victories against Naperville Central, Glenbard East and Waubonsie Valley. York downed Naperville Central 7-5 and scored a 7-1 win at home against Glenbard East before coming from behind to defeat Waubonsie […]
Renny Barnitz places 1st
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Park District Egg Hunt Beginning at 9 a.m., come to Wilder Park for pictures with the Bunny, followed by an Egg Hunt, followed then by the Doggie Eggstravaganza. Bring a basket to collect eggs and don’t forget the […]
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. Battery March 21 Police said that […]
Charles “Bob” Robert Palutis
June 12, 1959 – March 6, 2018 Golf courses across the world lost an avid supporter when Charles “Bob” Robert Palutis died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. A passionate reader who spoke with quick wit and candor, Bob was a good friend to those lucky enough […]
Keith Achepohl, 83
Keith Anden Achepohl, 83, of Eugene, Oregon, formerly of Elmhurst, passed quietly in his home surrounded by his family on February 24, 2018. He was born April 11, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, raised his family in Iowa, and lived a rich life as an educator, mentor, artist, traveler and […]