The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Elmhurst Area Branch is hosting its annual Used Book Sale August 3-6, at Lincoln Elementary School in Elmhurst, 565 S. Fairfield Avenue. Thousands of books (hardback and paperback) are available to purchase. Donated entirely by the community and sorted into over 30 categories, […]
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Steven F. Wojnicki, 27
Steven F. Wojnicki, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Elmhurst, died suddenly at home June 22, 2017 at the age of 27. Private services were held June 26 at Adolf Funeral Home, Ltd. in Willowbrook. Steven was a 2008 graduate of York High School in Elmhurst, an Eagle Scout, a member […]
Harvey E. Rogers, 87
Harvey E. Rogers, affectionately known to everyone as “Bud,” passed away July 2, 2017 at the age of 87. Bud was born in Knoxville, Tenn., and was a longtime resident of Elmhurst. Bud is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Therese “Teri”; father of Kim Phillips, Lisa (Frank) […]
Conroy and Alzheimer’s Association hosting emergency town hall on CCP Services
Reaffirming her commitment to protecting senior home care services, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is hosting an Emergency Town Hall with the Alzheimer’s Association at the Glendale Heights Senior Center located at 260 Civic Centre Plaza in Glendale on Wednesday, July 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. “With […]
Garden Club hosts Walk on July 23
On Sunday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Villa Park Garden Club will hold its Garden Walk. For more information, please contact Bob Wendorff at 630-833-2813 or visit homegardeining.org
Future focused
ARCHIVE PHOTO/Elmhurst Independent York male athlete of the year Alex Marlott (shown during an April, 2017 match against St. Charles North) excelled at water polo and swimming during his tenure with the Dukes.
New IC Catholic Prep athletic director Nissen excited for opportunity
Wants to continue Knights’ recent string of successes for student-athletes. By Mike Miazga Correspondent All the right signs were being given to new IC Catholic Prep athletic director Adam Nissen while researching his new position. “I saw the job posting and having come from (Chicago) Mt. Carmel, I knew a […]
Willowbrook summer baseball team defeats Montini
Kamp stars on mound in recent win. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook baseball team has carried its winning ways of the spring straight into the summer. After a recent sweep of Montini in summer league action, the Warriors had 12 wins through late last week. The Warriors also recently […]
Summer Slam’n
CHRIS FOX PHOTO/The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst Cougars 14U pitcher Brendan Schrage on the mound at the Winfield Summer Slam Tournament on Saturday, July 8. The Cougars finished up the season at the event.
Tough in tourneys
COURTESY PHOTO/The Elmhurst Independent The 14U Elmhurst Emeralds softball team took second place at the Mokena Tournament recently. The local girls went 5-1 and made it to its 3rd championship game in its last 4 tournaments. After going undefeated in pool play the Emeralds beat Mokena 12-0 and Minooka 9-4 […]