Here’s what going on at District 205 Schools… By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on April 25 at the District 205 Center. The meeting began with the recognition of outgoing board member Emily Bastedo and the introduction of […]
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IC Catholic Prep track teams turn in strong performances
Rowell breaks school record in long jump. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep girls track team had a number of notable performances in a recent meet at Glenbard South that included the host school, Glenbard East, Illiana Christian and Riverside-Brookfield. Kiersten King won the 200 with a time […]
Elmhurst Extended Care plan rejected by second City entity
Owner attorney says denial would be discrimination By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent The Federal Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) prohibitions clearly extend to discriminatory zoning practices, according to Scott Day, attorney for Elmhurst Extended Care (EEC). Day spoke at an April 24th meeting of the Development, Planning and Zoning (DPZ) […]
Bond set for tow truck driver accused of murder in road rage shooting
According to a release from DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Illinois State Police District 15 Commander Captain Robert Meeder, bond has been set for a tow truck driver accused of fatally shooting the driver of a semitrailer truck following an apparent road rage altercation late last week. […]
Bond set at $150,000 for employee accused of using patient’s phone allegedly sent sensitive images to his own cellular device
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Winfield Chief of Police David Schar announced last week that bond had been set for a former Central DuPage Hospital employee accused of taking a patient’s cellular phone and illegally sending sensitive, personal photographs from her cellular phone to his cellular […]
DuPage County Stormwater Management operating flood control facilities Monday morning
DuPage County Stormwater Management is currently operating all of its major flood control facilities, as well as several smaller, gravity-operated flood control facilities, following rainfall over the weekend. Beginning Saturday afternoon, DuPage County received 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rainfall countywide with an additional ¼ of an inch forecasted through […]
York baseball team squares off against Oak Park-River Forest
Vogt-Wit take second in boys tennis doubles at Maine South invite By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York baseball team dropped a recent three-game West Suburban Conference Silver Division series to Oak Park-River Forest. The Dukes lost 7-5 at home in the first game of the series. York led 4-1 after […]
PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support Holds Fundraiser: The PANDAS Bash!
Help Support Families Struggling with PANDAS/PANS On Saturday, April 29, PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support (PAS) is hosting The PANDAS Bash! at Fitz’s Spare Keysat 119 N. York St. in Elmhurst, Illinois. The PANDAS Bash! will feature a silent auction, raffles, the ever-popular photo booth and more – including terrific music […]
Park District holds open house for public input
Feedback sought for Vision 2020 Focus on the Future The Elmhurst Park District is hosting two more open house events to garner public input about Vision 2020, Focus on the Future, the Park Board’s in-depth comprehensive and strategic planning process. There will be two events held on Thursday, May 4. […]
District 205 recognizes recently-elected Board members
District 205 recognizes recently-elected Board members On Tuesday, April 25, the newly elected members of the Elmhurst District 205 Board of Education were seated. They include incumbents Jim Collins and Margaret Harrell, as well as newcomer Kara Caforio. You may read about Mr. Collins and Dr. Harrell, as well as […]