York football loses to Willowbrook By Mike Miazga Correspodnent York girls cross country The York girls cross-country team recently took eighth at the prestigious Palatine Invitational. Sarah May was 11th individually while Katherine Tomaska took 27th. York also placed sixth at the recent Richard Spring Invitational in Peoria. “We’ve improved […]
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York High School Player of the Week
Matt Buckley York Boys Golf Buckley shot an even-par 72 at the recent West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet. Buckley’s 72 earned him all-conference honors and helped York finish third in the tournament with a 304 team score.
Swinging into the top-20
The York girls golf team had a host of players finish in the top 20 at the recent West Suburban Conference varsity and JV meets. Earning top-20 honors were, from left: Jenna Koeppen, Katie Wegmann, Elle Borchardt, Allison Evans, Rachel Perry and Cassie Zika.
Busting out
Dukes junior Josiah Scott rushes the ball against Willowbrook on Friday, Sept. 29 in Villa Park. Scott scored York’s fist TD on a 64 year run in the first quarter.
Willowbrook Football week 7 preview
Willowbrook (5-1, 3-0) at Morton (1-5, 1-2) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Morton West High School, Berwyn Last week: Willowbrook 45, York 22; Downers Grove South 18, Morton 0 Last year: Willowbrook 49, Morton 20 Outlook: Willowbrook needs one win to secure a guaranteed return to the playoffs for a […]
Fire Dept.’s Rapid Response Vehicle awarded “Best Innovation”
DMMC selects Elmhurst over five other communities The Elmhurst Fire Department’s new ALS Rapid Response Vehicle was recently awarded the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference’s “Best Innovation” award, receiving more votes that any of the other six municipalities vying for the award. The vehicle, a 2017 Ford Explorer, is known […]
History Museum, County Stormwater Mgmt. hosts quarry tours
In partnership with the Elmhurst History Museum, DuPage County Stormwater Management opened its Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility to a sold-out crowd on Saturday, Sept. 30. More than 500 people registered to get a rare, inside look at this DuPage County landmark. During the event, attendees learned how the County […]
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. Criminal damage or defacement to property/criminal damage to […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s happening at School District 205 … By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Presentation on annual budget, […]
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 September 25 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Board president Vincent Spaeth was absent from the meeting. Van Voorst Park […]