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 …

Driver of alleged getaway vehicle after burglary detained pre-trial on fleeing, eluding charges

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean recently announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to detain the driver of an alleged …

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The Warriors win their playoff opener

Willowbrook High School’s football team earned a post-season victory when it beat Chicago’s Amundsen High School 42-6 in an IHSA Class 6A preliminary-round playoff game in Villa Park on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Warriors scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and added two more touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 35-0 halftime lead. Willowbrook senior kicker Ben Swanson (39) made all six of his extra-point attempts in the afternoon contest, which was played in bright and pleasant conditions. He is pictured during his extra-point kick after the Warriors’ first touchdown of the game. Willowbrook, which raised its season record to 6-4 with the win, continues its season with an Oct. 30 road battle against the Indians of Rockton’s Hononegah High School.

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Obituaries

Pastor Stephen Qualkenbush, 73

Pastor Stephen Qualkenbush, age 73, of Mohave AZ, formerly of Lombard IL, passed away Oct. 9, 2026. A Visitation will be held at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, on Wednesday, …

Charlie Johnson, 74

Charlie Johnson, age 74, of Elmhurst, passed away at his home on Oct. 17, 2026. Beloved husband to Janet and loving father to C.J. He is also survived by his sisters Liz (Larry) Hunka and Marge …

Patricia Ann Turen, 82

Patricia Ann Turen, née Howe, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loved ones and after watching the Bears game and listening to Neil Diamond. She was a longtime resident of Villa Park, Illinois. …

Carolyn D. Sampey, 80

Carolyn D. Sampey, age 80, of Lombard, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 14, 2026. Loving wife of the late Martin, beloved Mother of Susan (the late Bob) Campeau, Stacy (Rod) Struebing, Sharon …

Patricia Louise Murrin, 93

Patricia Louise Murrin, 93, of Lombard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2026, at her home in Lombard. Patricia is survived by her husband Gerald Murrin, whom she married on April 14, …

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