FAA representative shares vision of OMP By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Last week, the Independent reported that the City of Elmhurst had scheduled a public meeting at City Hall to discuss the Chicago Department of Aviation’s Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Program (RRP) on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The public […]
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Princesses father-daughter program kicks off with bike ride
SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Princesses father-daughter program recently held its annual kickoff bike ride. The event started with a ride on the Illinois Prairie Path into Villa Park and concluded with a scrumptious lunch and outstanding service at HB Jones in Elmhurst. The Elmhurst Princesses program seeks to […]
EEDC hosts special event for realtors, developers
Officials offer overview of City’s recent growth, future potential By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A group of about 50 people including commercial and residential realtors, architects, builders and developers were invited to Red Arrow Tap in downtown Elmhurst for a presentation by the Elmhurst Economic Development Commission. “We […]
Elias Eliot Benezra, 95
Elias Eliot “Dr. Ben” Benezra passed away peacefully on Monday Oct. 2, 2017 at the Bridgeway Assisted Living in Bensenville where he stayed. He was 95. Ben was a long time resident of Elmhurst and Oak Brook where he practiced psychiatry for many years. He worked at 103 Haven in […]
Lorraine C. Patterson, 89
Lorraine C. Patterson, nee Bojarski, formerly of Woodruff, Wisc., passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late William J. Patterson, Sr. for 67 years; loving mother of William (Terri Zaremba) Patterson, Jr. and James (Marlene) Patterson; grandmother of Jessica (Jeremy) Dawson, William R. Patterson and […]
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Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Oct. 14 — Ignite Fitness fundraiser for ECAF From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., a fitness competition will be held at Ignite Fitness, 263 No. York, for the Marc P. Frontier, a resident who passed away suddenly in […]
Ahn-Lee combination leading way for Timothy Christian girls tennis team
Duo was a combined 46-2 through late last week. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian girls tennis team has itself quite a 1-2 punch in the form of junior Abygale Ahn and freshman Cassandra Lee. Through late last week, Lee had a 27-1 record, while Ahn, who also plays […]
Fenton football week 8 preview
Wheaton Academy (3-4, 0-3) at Fenton (2-5, 0-3) When: Friday, 7:15 p.m. Where: Fenton High School, Bensenville Last week: IC Catholic Prep 59, Wheaton Academy 7; Riverside-Brookfield 52, Fenton 12 Last year: Wheaton Academy 53, Fenton 7 Outlook: Somebody is winning their first Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division game of […]
Addison Trail football week 8 preview
Addison Trail football week 8 preview Morton (1-6, 1-3) at Addison Trail (2-5, 0-4) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Addison Trail High School, Addison Last week: Willowbrook 56, Morton 6; Hinsdale South 23, Addison Trail 15 Last year: Addison Trail 47, Morton 28 Outlook: After starting the season 2-0, the […]
Addison Trail’s Morris, Gagliano qualify for golf sectionals
Blazers football team loses to Hinsdale South. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Addison Trail junior Blaise Morris was the team’s lone sectional qualifier out of the recent Class 3A Elk Grove regional at Fox Run Golf Links in Elk Grove Village. Morris shot an 83 to qualify as an individual. Addison […]