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 …

Police report

ADDISON The Addison Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s …

Addison Center for the Arts to host ‘The Naturalist's Cabinet: Observations, Fragments and Reassemblies’ by Cheryl Holz

The ACA has announced its exhibition, The Naturalist's Cabinet: Observations, Fragments and Reassemblies , by Cheryl Holz. The show will be on display through Nov. 7 and will feature an …

Addison Trail names September recipient of 88’s Best recognition

Chris Kalayil (pictured at right, with Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews) has been named as Addison Trail’s September recipient of 88’s Best recognition for his outstanding academic …

Senior Belle McDermott (10) led the Rams to last week’s victories over Ridgewood and Elmwood Park.

Rams pick up a pair of division victories

The Glenbard East girls volleyball team improved to 9-19 overall and 3-2 in the Upstate Eight Conference’s East Division with last week’s division wins over Ridgewood and Elmwood Park. The Rams …

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Obituaries

Todd Douglas Mattson

It is with great sorrow that the Mattson family announces the unexpected passing of Todd Douglas Mattson on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Todd Douglas Mattson was born on Sept. 29, 1951 in Dix Hills, …

George F. Zelazny, 86

George F. Zelazny, 86, longtime Lombard resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 20, 2026. George was the beloved husband of Fran Zelazny (Nelson) for 61 years. They met as children …

Margaret Younger, 87

Margaret “Peggy” Younger, 87, a lifetime resident of the Lombard and Villa Park area, passed away Sept. 19, 2026. You could say Peggy was the loving aunt to Carol (John) Knopf, but it would …

Thomas John Sullivan, 57

Thomas John Sullivan, age 57, of Earlville IL, formerly Villa Park. Loving father of Morgan Sullivan; dear son of the late Ruth, nee Castle, and the late William Sullivan; fond brother of Mike …

Thomas Patrick Happel, 70

Thomas Patrick Happel, age 70, of Lombard, passed away Sept. 23, 2026, at his home. Visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 29, from Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard to Mass at Sacred …

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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.

Instacart's Halloween report: Reese's is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume

Instacart reports that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top Halloween candy in 40 states, with regional quirks like HI-CHEW in Montana.