Warriors off to 3-1 start in conference action. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook girls gymnastics team continues to make improvements as the calendar heads into the final third of the season. Through late last week the Warriors were 3-3 overall at the varsity level in dual meets and 3-1 […]
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York boys cagers go 3-1 at Jack Tosh Holiday Classic
Dukes finish tournament on strong note; Kosich named all-tournament. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys basketball team had some success at its own Jack Tosh Holiday Classic. The Dukes went 3-1 overall in the 32-team tournament. York finished the tournament with a 46-35 win over Hinsdale South. York led […]
York boys swimming team finishes second at own invitational
Kosanovich wins 200 IM, takes second in butterfly. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys swimming team fared well at its own recent 12th annual York Invite. The Dukes were second in the 12-team field with 215 points. Plainfield won the event with 351 points. Ben Harrington took fifth in […]
York girls basketball team finishes second at R-B tournament
Dennis hits for 26 points, makes five 3-pointers in win against Taft. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls basketball team ended up taking second place at the Riverside-Brookfield tournament over the holidays. The Dukes lost 35-18 to fellow West Suburban Conference Silver Division entrant Glenbard West in the title […]
IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team wins own holiday tournament
Go perfect 4-0 to claim the championship By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team had itself a fine holiday season. The Knights won their own IC Catholic Prep-Westmont tournament by going a perfect 4-0. IC Catholic Prep defeated Montini 56-52 to win the championship. The win […]
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Pasquale “Pat” Mancini, 84
Pasquale “Pat” Mancini, 84 Pasquale “Pat” Mancini, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. Born in Pizzone, Italy on June 16, 1933, he immigrated to Chicago at the age of 16. He worked hard to establish himself as an innovative […]
Vincent T. Zaccardi
Was Villa Park firefighter Vincent T. Zaccardi, of Belvidere, formerly of Villa Park, and Oak Park, passed away recently..Long Time partner of Dorothy A. Pierce, Father of James (Rachel) Zaccardi, Vince “Chip” (De Anna) Zaccardi, and Elaina (Erik) Rovansek. Grandfather to Jameson, 18, Nathan, 16, Mason, 16, Evan, 13, Bennett, […]
Nancy M. Finke, 75
Nancy M. Finke, nee Borgeson, a lifelong resident of Villa Park passed away recently at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Arthur F. for 52 years.Loving mother of Aniela (Fred) Peronto, Karen (Derek) Jacoby and Cheryl (Terry) Wolf.Dearest grandmother of Ryan, Kevin and Eric Peronto, Ashley, Lizzie and Gracie […]
Eero A. Turen, 72
Eero A. Turen, longtime resident of Villa Park passed away recently at the age of 72. Born in Finland and became naturalized citizen, served in United States Coast Guard, Chicago Bears Season Ticket Holder, coached Lombard youth baseball, Lombard youth football volunteer, Cub Scout leader, Lombard Evening Lions Club,St Pius […]