COURTESY PHOTO/The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst Electric 12U Navy team shortstop PJ Abraham, Pitcher Mason Belfanz and Head Coach Rob Belfanz show off their ‘Game Day USA All Star MVP Weekend’ championship rings. The team played in Glen Ellyn over the July 29-30 weekend, besting teams from across the country to […]
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Elmhurst swim team successful at regionals
First time in 26 years as host pool The Elmhurst Swim Team (EST) was selected for the first time in it’s 26 years as 1 of 6 sites to host the 2017 Summer Regional Swim Championships. EST co-hosted with the West Chicago Sharks swim team on July 21-23rd at the […]
Former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from elderly customers
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that bond has been set for a former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from three bank customers. Christine Lange, 47, of 7442 W. 56th Place, Summit, appeared in Bond Court yesterday morning where Judge Brian Jacobs set bond at […]
How medicine can break opioid addiction
The statistics on opioid addiction will break your heart. Every day, 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The American Society of Addiction Medicine reports drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., with 52,404 lethal drug […]
League of Women Voters of Elmhurst celebrate 85th anniversary
Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave., as they celebrate their 85th anniversary. The event is open to the public. Complimentary appetizers, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar will be available. The Long Road to […]
Mid-Year Review shows continued strong economic indicators for DuPage County
County boasts lowest unemployment and industrial vacancy rates in the region Choose DuPage has released its 2017 Second Quarter Economic Indicators Report, showing continued success for business and industry in DuPage County during the first half of 2017. Maintaining the lowest unemployment rates in the region at just 3.3 percent, […]
York Township honors United States Army Veteran
Lloyd Couch served in the United States Army from March 26, 1954 until January 10, 1956. Couch’s time of service began in Camp Chaffee at Fort Smith, Arkansas with 8 weeks of basic training and 8 more weeks of field wire training (Combat Telephone Service). After his training was completed, […]
Rep. Bellock to retire at end of term in 2019
State Representative Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) announced today that she will not seek re-election to the Illinois General Assembly in 2018. She will continue to focus on serving her constituents and continuing her work on improving access to quality health care for every Illinois family and strengthening the safety net for […]
Impromp2 Abstract work of Andre Peraza & April Dippy
Impromp2, the abstract paintings of contemporary emerging artists, April Dippy and Andre Peraza, will be on display at the Park Art Center (PAC), 9 East Park Blvd., Villa Park, from August 12 through August 31, 2017, with the opening reception on Saturday, August 12 from 6 – 8 […]
Courts Plus tennis teams are top finishers at USTA Junior Team Championships
Three young teams finish in top 4 in their age divisions Three teams from Courts Plus finished strong in their respective age divisions at the 2017 USTA Junior Team Tennis Midwest Section Championships on July 29-30 in Indianapolis. More than 300 tennis players representing over 50 different teams from […]
