On Aug. 17, nearly 40 youths with visual impairments had the opportunity to play hockey at Addison Trail through the Blackhawks Blind Hockey’s “Try Hockey” program. Many of the participants were from the School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED). The Blackhawks provided an inflatable rink, and participants […]
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Registration Day comes to Indian Trail
At Indian Trail, middle school students came to pick up their school schedules, gym suits and ID cards last week as they prepare to head into a new school year. Students and parents had a chance to greet old friends and walk through their class schedules while picking up important […]
Addison Community Calender
Ongoing events … • Get your high school diploma The Addison Public Library is now offering adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through a new program, Career Online High School (COHS). The library is providing a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who […]
FIRE at Allegra Banquets]
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 […]
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 […]