On Sunday, Nov. 11, the Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble and American Legion T.H.B. Post 187 join together to present a Veterans Day Tribute for the Elmhurst community. This tribute concert is a part of a larger effort to help increase community engagement and general awareness of our veterans and their […]
Villa Park News
Glenbard East student charged with threatening school held for $75,000 bond
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced last week that an 18-year-old male Glenbard East student has been charged with posting a threat on Instagram directed at his school. Jairus Castillo, 18, of 266 Blue Spruce Lane in Glendale Heights, appeared in […]
Members of Russian delegation stay in Elmhurst
A learning experience for all, including their hosts By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Two young men from Russia were recently guests of Jim and Sophia Abenante who live on Edgewood in south Elmhurst. They were delighted to be a part of their adventure to America. The men were […]
Republicans take a beating on Election night
Paul Hinds, Chris Nybo out; Cronin wins in a squeaker; D205 referendum passes By Dee Longfellow For The Independent It was a sad night at the Elmhurst Elks Club, where DuPage County Republicans gathered to watch the results of the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. At the federal […]
Addison and Villa Park 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 suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Addison Oct. 26 Ever M. Ramos-Funes, 18, […]
Rotary, Diplomat West to host annual Thanksgiving dinner
For the 25th consecutive year, the Elmhurst Rotary Club will welcome area residents to a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner. The annual holiday party, co-hosted with the Diplomat West Banquet Hall, begins at 12 noon on November 22 and is open to the whole community. “Celebrating our 25th year, we once again […]
A guide for next Tuesday’s elections
In the Nov. 6 general election, voters in the Lombardian and Independent readership area will find the following federal, state and county races, as well as a township ballot question and propositions on the ballot: Editor’s note: Candidates running unopposed are not listed. Congressional Representative in Congress, 6th District […]
The Independent’s Election Watch; Presenting the candidates for DuPage County Board in District #1
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent The League of Women Voters posed five questions to the candidates for County Board in Districts #1 and #2. The Independent presents the replies to three of those questions. Some replies have been edited for length. Q-1. According to Forbes Magazine (7/25/17 […]
Willowbrook boys golf
Willowbrook’s Taylor Sarovich shot a 90 at the recent Class 3A sectional at par-71 Bartlett Hills and did not advance to the state boys golf meet. Sarovich shot 48 on the front nine and 42 on the back. “This marks the end of another great season for us,” said Willowbrook […]
Willowbrook boys cross country
Willowbrook boys cross country sophomore Tyler King recently won the sophomore race at the Niles West invitational. Matt Caron took 22nd in the varsity race at Niles West. The Warriors took fifth place as a team there. “It was maybe our best finish ever there,” said Willowbrook coach TJ Artman. […]
