DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTO Bensenville Independent Watchful eyes… These firefighters pause after extinguishing a blaze that broke out on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Allegra Banquets in Villa Park. The facility was hosting two wedding receptions at the time of the incident, forcing guests (in background) outside into the parking lot […]
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Appellate Court affirms conviction for 2011 armed robbery
Defendant sentenced to natural life as habitual criminal DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the Armed Robbery with a Firearm conviction of Luis Moreta, 46, formerly of Northlake for stealing $3,700 from a man he met […]
Brewfest event tempts beer lovers
Something new and exciting is brewing in Villa Park. Villa Park BREWFEST will be held Saturday, September 23, at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth, 2-5:30 pm. This first ever event will be a fantastic craft beer tasting festival and will showcase the talents and unique beers from […]
Making them (Emerald) green with envy
Elmhurst sports photo caption for 8/24/17 issue Emeralds 14U all stars PHOTO SUBMITTED/The Elmhurst Independent Rene Sotos and Alyssa Kontopoulos of the 14U Elmhurst Emeralds softball team competed in the league all-star game at Louisville Slugger Park in Peoria recently. Sotos had two base hits and Kontopoulos won the skills […]
York High School Player of the Week
Joshua LaBounty York Boys Golf LaBounty, a sophomore, shot a 1-over-par 73 from the blue tees at the recent Addison Trail Invitational held at Joliet Country Club. LaBounty’s score helped York take second in the competitive 20-team field with a 310 team score.
York boys golf team takes second at Addison Trail Invitational
Dukes girls golf team victorious against Wheaton North. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys golf team showed that it meant business right off the bat at the recent Addison Trail Invitational. The Dukes shot a 310 team score to take second in the competitive 20-team field at Joliet Country […]
York girls tennis team filled with experience
Dukes return seven starters from last year; 112 players in York program this fall. By Mike Miazga Correspondent When one looks at the players that graduated from the York girls tennis team from a year ago, thoughts of a youth movement immediately surface. York graduated the likes of Maja Shaw […]
Week 1 Preview – York at New Trier
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: New Trier High School, Winnetka Last year: New Trier 14, York 10 Outlook: York hits the road for its season opener. The Dukes, who went 2-7 a year ago, return plenty of experience on both sides of the ball. Grant Melion is a three-year starter […]
York football team excited about 2017 season
Dukes return talent on both sides of the ball. By Mike Miazga Correspondent York football coach Matt Monken is in his fourth season at the helm, a number he feels is starting to pay dividends in his program. “These kids have been in the system,” he said. “This is my […]
Timothy Christian girls tennis team features top talent
Trojans out to defend conference title. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian girls tennis team had an impressive 2016 conference run. The Trojans won the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division title, sweeping all five positions in the tournament. Trojans coach Keith Mills said his squad figures to be a […]