District 88 recognizes recipients of the Dr. Scott J. Helton Excellence in Educational Leadership Award

During its May 18 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education, along with the administration, recognized three education leaders as recipients of the Dr. Scott J. Helton Excellence in Educational Leadership Award, which was established in honor of the late District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton. Pictured are (from left) Dr. Helton's youngest son, Tommy; award recipient Josh Chambers, assistant superintendent for human resources at Glenbard District 87; award recipient Gina Ziccardi, associate superintendent for student learning at Community High School District 99; and Dr. Helton's middle son, Joe (who is an assistant principal at Willowbrook). Not pictured is award recipient Adrian Talley, superintendent of Indian Prairie School District 204.

During its May 18 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education, along with the administration, recognized the three education leaders below as recipients of the Dr. Scott J. Helton Excellence in …

SCARCE program focuses on local water supply

SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) now has volunteers working to keep contaminants out of the county’s storm drains by installing medallions, or signs, to remind people not to dump any waste. In this photo, York High School students place a medallion so that it can be seen over a storm drain. (Photo courtesy of SCARCE)

SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) is pretty well-known for its commitment to reducing, reusing, recycling and repurposing items that would otherwise end …

Superior Ambulance Elmhurst Cycling Classic returns on June 6

The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic and the Elmhurst Twilight Mile return to the streets around Elmhurst University and Wilder Park on Saturday, June 6. Spectators can watch elite …

Villa Park firefighters respond to fire at business on North Avenue

On Oct. 30, at approximately 9:31 a.m., the Villa Park Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1021 W. North Ave. According to the fire department, the occupant of a business …

Firefighter/paramedic joins Villa Park Fire Department

Villa Park firefighter/paramedic Skyler Everson was recently sworn in as a permanent member of the Villa Park Fire Department after completing his probationary period. Everson graduated from the …

Always on duty; Hruby honored for his life-saving actions

Sergeant Bryan Hruby of the Villa Park Police Department was honored at the Villa Park Village Board’s Oct. 26 meeting for his life-saving actions outside of the village while he was off duty. …

St. John’s cross-country teams shine at state meet

The girls and boys cross-country teams from St. John’s Lutheran School in Lombard competed at the Lutheran Sports Association of Illinois State Meet in Bloomington. The Eagles’ girls team won the state championship at the Oct. 17 event. The St. John’s boys team earned a second-place finish. Both teams are pictured with their head coach, Eric Hoffmann, at the state meet.

The girls and boys cross-country teams from St. John’s Lutheran School in Lombard excelled at the Lutheran Sports Association of Illinois State Meet, which took place Oct. 17 at Trinity Lutheran …

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Obituaries

Natalie Dee, 82

Natalie “Nan” Dee, 82, a longtime Lombardian, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 3. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from Brust Funeral Home to Mass at Christ the King …

David J. Zola, 85

David J. Zola, 85, longtime Lombardian, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 27, 2026. Loving husband of 36 years to Germaine Zola nee St. Germain. They met at Ken-Loch Golf Links. They were …

Kenneth William Long, 86

Kenneth William Long, age 86, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. He was born in Harrisburg, PA, on Aug. 11, 1940, a son of the late George W. and Luvine (Fowles) Long. …

Richard H. Fosnot Jr., 80

Richard H. Fosnot, Jr., 80, of Centennial, CO, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2026. Richard was born on July 3, 1946 in Elmhurst, IL, and was a resident of Villa Park, IL. He graduated from …

Carol J. Baldridge, 80

Carol J. Baldridge, age 80, passed away Oct. 24, 2026. Carol was the beloved wife of Richard Baldridge and mother of Daniel and the late Jeremy. Daughter of the late Erwin H. and Martha M. …

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The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic

SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.

What research shows about studying techniques and recall

Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.

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5 ways to manage minor aches and pains to keep running this fall

(BPT) - Fall is arguably one of the best seasons for running. The crisp, cool air brings runners a much-needed reprieve after a summer of sweaty miles and serves as a reminder to make the most of the …

American AI Models Must Become the Global Default

(NewsUSA) - Leadership in artificial intelligence may come down to adoption: technological leadership matters only if American AI becomes the default choice for governments, companies, and …