CHRIS FOX PHOTO Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 held its annual Veterans Day observance on Nov. 11. The speakers included Jim Blankshain (pictured), the post’s commander. Blankshain noted how people frequently thank him for his military service. “My response is usually, ‘I’m an American, and I […]
Other News
Veterans are not forgotten
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Honor Flight Chicago is grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but volunteers have not forgotten our veterans, such as Vietnam veteran and Lombard resident Robert Daehnke (center photo), who received a yard sign honoring his service. Co-Director Doug Meffley said, however, that the signs are not a substitute […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—November 19
MARY LANDEM Mary Landem, age 92, of Lombard, died Nov. 14, 2020, at her home. All services are private. Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094. MARK H. STEINER Mark H. Steiner, age 68 of Lombard. Loving husband of Darlene Steiner, nee Flasza; […]
Pedestrian killed by train in downtown Elmhurst
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Late Wednesday evening, the Independent learned that a pedestrian had been struck and killed by a Metra train at No. Haven Rd. near E. Park Ave. at about 6 p.m. Traffic in downtown Elmhurst was rerouted during the incident. Inbound and outbound trains […]
Top Crime News
Shell casing found after loud noise; Neighbor finds possible bullet hole in siding Suspicious circumstances were report on Nov. 8, when police said in the 600 block of Berkley at around 6:27 p.m., a .380 shell casing was found in the street. Residents stated they heard a loud bang which […]
Area high school basketball teams on ice; Schools await outcome of IHSA board meeting to learn fate of 2020-21 seasons
By Mike Miazga Correspondent After numerous weeks of circling the airport so to speak, there now is more clarity on where area high schools stand on the subject of starting not only the boys and girls basketball seasons, but winter high school sports in general. One major caveat here is […]
AT student-athletes show Blazer Pride during unprecedented fall sports season
By Matt Thompson Addition Trail Athletic Director The following appeared in the weekly newsletter from DuPage High School District 88 regarding Addison Trail: The Blazers continued to improve all season long this fall and demonstrated what being a student-athlete at Addison Trail is all about. They left their mark on […]
ComEd’s new assistance programs help residents, small businesses
According to the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ComEd is offering new assistance programs to help both small businesses and residential customers who are facing financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, there have been a lot of issues with finances for […]
City approves 3.47% increase in tax levy; Most of amount to cover pension obligations
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst City Council held its regular meeting on the evening of Monday, Nov. 16, which was held remotely, with all aldermen attending virtually. On the agenda was a report on the 2020 Tax Levy brought forward by the Finance, Council Affairs and […]
Sister Thomas Leo Monahan passes away; Visitation School’s dedicated principal for 40 years
Visitation Catholic School sadly announces that on Friday, Nov. 13, esteemed former principal, Sister Thomas Leo, OP, passed away at the Adrian, Mich., Dominican Life Center she moved to after retiring from her Visitation School principal position after 40 years. “Sister made such an impact on generations of students and […]
