Mary Ann Cronin, nee Hoffman, member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Elmhurst for 54 years, passed away recently at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Cronin Sr.; loving mother of Bob (Beverly), Regina (Joe) Hughes, Carolin (Kerry) Mannion, Becky (Scott) Sutton, Christine (Tom) Falkenberg and Jennifer […]
Other News
Marjorie E. Paddock, 96
Marjorie E. Paddock died Feb. 18, 2021, of natural causes just two days after what would have been her 75th wedding anniversary. She was 96 years old. She was the widow of Robert Paddock who died in 2009. Marge was born and grew up in Indianapolis, Ind. She moved to […]
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 […]
Civil rights activist to launch ‘Teach-In’ at Elmhurst University; MLK called Webb-Christburg ‘Smallest Freedom Fighter’ at age 9
Sheyann Webb-Christburg has built her career on offering a voice for hope, justice and humanitarianism. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. named her the “Smallest Freedom Fighter” for her participation, at the age of 9, in the “Bloody Sunday” voter registration march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. She has spent […]
Former Addison resident, boxer Spinks dies of cancer; Boxing career was marred by years of booze, drugs, partying
By Dee Longfellow For The Addison Independent “He’s still the greatest, I’m just the latest.” That’s what boxer Leon Spinks had to say about world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, after he shocked the world in 1978 in Las Vegas by taking the title from the ageing champion in what was […]
Elmhurst LWV to host Candidate’s Forum
On Sunday, Feb. 21 between 12 and 4:30 p.m., the Elmhurst League of Women Voters will host a zoom webinar for candidates on the ballot for the upcoming Consolidated General Election to be held on Tuesday, April 6. Following schedule is set for candidates: 12 to 1 p.m. Elmhurst District […]
Citizens form RESPECT Elmhurst initiative; Residents asked to ‘take the pledge’ to be civil, treat others with dignity
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A group of friends were having breakfast at a restaurant in downtown Elmhurst one day (pre-pandemic), when two people got involved in a discussion about a topic both were obviously passionate about – but on the opposite sides. The two friends listened to […]
2/25/21 Print Versions
The Warriors start their season
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook’s girls basketball team opened its season with a 51-50 loss to York on Feb. 12 in Elmhurst. Senior Gracie Tumilty (No. 21) of the Warriors is pictured while driving toward the basket late in the fourth quarter. Tumilty drove to the hoop and scored to break […]
Rotary Club donates to Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry
MIKE SANDROLINI PHOTO The Rotary Club of Lombard recently presented the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry with a $300 check. The money will be used to purchase food for the pantry. Every dollar donated enables the pantry to purchase $8 worth of food, so this donation nets the pantry $2,400. Pictured […]
