ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Wheaton, says the state’s Medicaid expansion under Gov. Pat Quinn is likely going to have to be handled by the state, not the federal government. In a recent Q & A session at the City Club of Chicago, Roskam inferred that the responsibility […]
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Conroy legislation helps children with autoimmune disorder
Continuing her work with local parents to help children suffering from a rare autoimmune condition, State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) passed legislation out of a House committee last Tuesday that would ensure families of children diagnosed with Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric […]
York boys water polo team looking for even more success
Seniors to play key roles in pool for Dukes. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys water polo team had quite a run a year ago. The Dukes went 23-8-2 overall, finished in second place in the West Suburban Conference with a 5-2 record and advanced to the state quarterfinals. […]
Willowbrook boys gymnastics team looks to continue its successful ways
Warriors won WSC Gold last year; Zeffiro returns after state-qualifying junior season. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook boys gymnastics team is poised to build upon its recent successes. The Warriors return a number of key performers from a 2016 team that won the West Suburban Conference Gold Division title […]
Addison Trail boys basketball team concludes successful season
Blazers advanced to regional title game; Williams named all-conference. By Mike Miazga Correspondent When it was all said and done, the Addison Trail boys basketball team had itself a successful 2016-2017 season. The Blazers went 18-12 overall and advanced to a Class 4A regional-championship game. In the playoffs, Addison Trail […]
Presale orders begin today for District’s 10th annual native plant sale on May 12 & 13
Sale Offers Over 100 Types of Flowers, Grasses, Shrubs and Trees (March 13, 2017) — The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites gardeners to get ready to go native by placing presale orders today through April 17 for its 10th annual Native Plant Sale. This year’s sale will be […]
Totally for the Tooles
No Frills Fun Run events raise more than 80K for family in need By Patti Pagni For The Elmhurst Independent There may not have been a lot of frills, but there sure were a lot of friends and families who joined the 6th annual No Frills Fun Run that kicked […]
Taxing decisions
Library, sewer funding referendum questions on the ballot by Paul DelGuidice For The Villa Park Independent Villa Park voters will have more to decide on at the polls on April 4 than who the best choices are for Trustee or which of three candidates will be the next Village President. […]
Police Reports
Area Police Departments 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. Addison March 15 • Police said Jose M. Sanchez, […]
ESO announces Stanger audition winners
First place Aditi Prakash will perform at future Symphony concert Held on February 11 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church in Elmhurst, the competition showcased 25 outstanding high school musicians from many of the western suburbs. Special thanks go to this year’s judges, Jean Hatmaker, Susan Merdinger and Dianne Ryan, who […]