Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Thursday, Feb. 8 The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 18th annual Chef Fest will be held at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, 100 Drury Ln. in Oakbrook Terrace. Guests will enjoy a variety of signature menu items from […]
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Obituaries
Bruce R. Smith, 77 Bruce R. Smith, of Elmhurst, passed away recently surrounded by his family at the age of 77. Bruce was the loving husband of Chris, nee Olson; devoted father of Bruce (Melissa), Mark (Betsy) and Jenny (Jeff) Pozen; proud and caring Papa of Haley, Hanna, Bruce III, […]
Joint Review Board meets, recommends new downtown TIF
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Joint Review Board voted 5-1 recommending a new Downtown TIF. The Joint Review Board is an advisory group with six representatives from all main taxing districts within the boundary of the TIF. A representative from Kane McKenna Associates reviewed the redevelopment […]
Park Board Capsules. Here’s what’s going on at the Elmhurst Park District…
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Jan. 29 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Tim Sheehan was absent from the meeting. There were no public comments. Purchase of financial, human resources software […]
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 Jan. 29 Jeffrey C. New, 26, of Albany, […]
Obituaries
Marie A. Molinaro , 98 Marie A. Molinaro, nee Moses, of Lombard, formerly of Rochester, Ind.,, passed away recently at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Mario Molinaro, loving mother of John (Julie), Tom (Joyce) Molinaro and the late Carol Newlin, dear grandmother of Lesley (Alec) Klauk, […]
Obituaries
Mary Claire Leyser, 80 Mary Claire Leyser, of Elmhurst, passed away on January 31, 2018 at the age of 80. Beloved daughter of the late Fred and Theresa Leyser, dear sister of William F (Verna Thinnes), John E. Leyser, the late Charlotte A. (Rick) Peter, aunt of Brent J. Leyser, […]
Obituaries
Charlotte R. Baillie, 82 Charlotte R. Baillie nee Clarke, of Lombard, passed away recently at the age of 82. Beloved wife of George M. Baillie. Loving mother of Anna Marie (Tommy) Gilbert, Patricia (Daniel) Zitkus, Wayne R. (Jackie A.) Pauley, Gina Marie (Vince) Gravina and Gregory (Connie) Kelly. Cherished grandmother […]
Save Lufkin Pool group takes action. Brings suggestions to Board of Trustees; posts signs around Village
By Paul DelGuidice For The Villa Park Independent Recently, some signs have begun appearing around Villa Park. They look like typical political campaign yard signs, but these read simply “Save Lufkin Pool.” The signs are part of the Save Lufkin Pool Group’s strategy to raise the awareness of residents […]
IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team scores big road win at ACC. Gaudio leads way with 17 points.
By Mike Miazga Winning on the road never is easy in any sport. So the IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team’s recent 52-35 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division win at Aurora Central Catholic was especially satisfying. “We avenged a loss to them earlier in the season,” said IC Catholic Prep […]
