DuPage County States Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Bolingbrook man accused of stealing a PlayStation video game system from a man he met via Craigslist has been sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Jason Taylor, 20 , of 1491 Breezeway, entered a plea […]
Other News
Misericordia dinner seeks to break record
The date of Wednesday March 22 marks the 11th annual fundraiser for the Misericordia Wild Game Dinner sponsored by many local organizations and Elmhurst resident Butch Navarro. Misericordia is a continuum of care and a network of services for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are […]
Former District 205 Superintendent passes away
On Friday, Feb 24, the EInhurst Independent learned that Joan Raymond, former Superintendent for School District 205 had passed away at the age of 81. The news was published in the South Bend Tribune, where Raymond was Superintendent after leaving Elmhurst in 2000. She had retired from her position with […]
Elmhurst Sports Report
York boys swimmers/diver compete at state meet IC Catholic Prep’s Sutton qualifies for 3-point shooting sectional. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys swimming team was well-represented at the recent IHSA state finals meet at New Trier High School. York had four individuals in the meet. Senior diver Peter Barabolak […]
Timothy Christian girls basketball team reaches regional final
Strube, Schruinga named to all-MSC Red team. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian girls basketball team was close to winning a regional title. “We were about 60 seconds away,” Trojans coach Michele Strube said. Timothy lost 46-43 in overtime to Lisle in the Class 2A Lisle regional final. “It […]
Timothy Christian’s Strube qualifies for state 3-point shooting finals
Turns in strong performance in Normal. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Timothy Christian sophomore girls basketball player Jordyn Strube performed well on the big stage recently. Strube competed in the Class 2A state 3-point shooting finals at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal. Strube made eight […]
Results of VIP Occasions investigation inconclusive
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Monday, Feb. 21, after the Elmhurst City Council meeting, the Independent caught up to Fire Chief Thomas Freeman to ask if there was any news about the cause of the massive fire at VIP Occasions at York Freeman said all tests done […]
Achieving a goal
Lauren Gould helped the York girls bowling team advance to the state finals tournament. By Mike Miazga Correspondent York junior girls bowler Lauren Gould had an inkling her team could have a good year. “But we knew it would take a lot of work to get done,” she said. “It […]
Willowbrook Sports Report
Willowbrook boys basketball team starts regional play Knudtson advances to sectional round of state 3-point shooting contest. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook boys basketball team closed the season with a pair of games against Downers Grove South and Downers Grove North. Willowbrook lost 58-48 to Downers Grove South in […]
Neighbors object to second plan by Elmhurst Extended Care
Proposed building footprint reduced by more than half By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst Extended Care has submitted a new application which reduces the footprint of the proposed building addition from 32,129 square feet to 15,481 by constructing a new two-story building. But ten residents objected at a public […]
