On Saturday, March. 13, members of the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra gathered at Silverado Grill to present their annual Darrell Whistler Award for Outstanding Community Service. This year, the award was presented to Mayor Steve Morley (left, holding plaque) because of his diligent support of the parade during his two terms […]
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A St. Patrick’s Day Parade all its own
This family decorated their car and, along with 10 or 15 others, held their own impromptu St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Spring Road on Saturday, March 13 (never mind that they’re going the wrong direction!). Most St. Patrick’s Day parades, including Elmhurst’s and Chicago’s, were cancelled this year due to […]
VanAken delivers ‘State of the University’ address; Despite challenges of pandemic, institution marches onward to Sesquicentennial
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent In what was likely a first, Troy D. VanAken, president of Elmhurst University, held what should have been the President’s Community Breakfast in a virtual format. The event is typically held on the first Saturday in March, prior to the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s […]
Nancy L. Nowak, 78
Services Saturday Nancy L. Nowak, of Elmhurst, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Robert P. “Bob” Nowak; dear daughter of the late Walter and the late Ann (nee Krzeczowski) Surdell; proud mother of […]
Marga M. Breckenfelder, 90
Services Saturday Marga M. Breckenfelder passed away peacefully the morning of March 12, 2021 at the age of 90. Marga was a lifelong teacher and volunteer. A graduate of Drake University, she was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and volunteered on behalf the Elmhurst Symphony Auxiliary, District 205 PTAs […]
Debby K. Johnson, 81
Debby K. Johnson, formerly of Champaign, was called home to Heaven on March 12, 2021. She passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Johnson (2005), her survivors include: children Mark Johnson (Tracy), of Elmhurst, Lori […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
A unique state meet
CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Willowbrook High School dance team qualified for the 2021 IHSA Competitive Dance State Meet by placing among the top six teams in its 14-team level at the recent Mascoutah Sectional. That sectional took place virtually, with each team recording its performance at its own school and […]
Swim into spring
JANE CHARMELO PHOTOS Saturday, March 6, was a sunny day, with temperatures over 40 degrees, drawing people and wildlife to Madison Meadow park for recreational activities. Even though it says no skating or swimming, these geese (top photo) appeared to have ignored the signs in favor of an afternoon cruise […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 11
ESTHER M. FREESE Esther M. Freese née Storm, age 92, of Lombard, died March 8, 2021, at her home. Private Interment at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information. NORMAN IVERSON Norman Iverson, age 90, of Elmhurst, formerly of Villa Park. Korean War […]
