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 […]
Other News
Roy Sahlstrom, 96
Family, fishing and the accordion were the three great loves of Roy Sahlstrom, who died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 96. He loved life and was a great son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family always came first. Roy was born in Chicago on Sept. […]
Peter Noth Carey, 87
Peter Noth Carey, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 87. Loving husband of Jeri Maureen, nee McGrath, for over 64 years; cherished father of Brad (Tracy), Neil (Ann Marie), Charles, Maureen (Michael) Barry and Nancy Carey; proud Papa of Peter and Brinne Carey, […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Upcoming events will be published, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining the proper social distance. If your club or organization is gathering during […]
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 […]
11/19/20 Print Versions
Halloween award winners
CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Villa Park Community Pride Commission announced the winners of its 2020 Halloween Decoration Awards at the Villa Park Village Board meeting on Nov. 9. The winners included Mike and Jennifer Travnick, who are pictured on Halloween outside of their home on the 100 block of East […]
Lombard Masonic Lodge #1098 annual blood drive a success
SUBMITTED PHOTO There is no substitute for donating blood—especially when it’s Halloween and Dracula (left) makes an appearance to personally thank each person who donated during the Lombard Masonic Lodge #1098 annual blood drive, held at the Medinah Shriners building in Addison Oct. 31. The event, which collected 38 units […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—November 12
ELAINE H. BOSS Elaine H. Boss nee Holemeyer, age 96, of Wheaton, formerly of Lombard, passed away November 7, 2020. Visitation will be held, today, Thursday, Nov. 12th from 8:30 a.m. until time of prayers at 9:30 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St, Lombard, thence to Christ […]
Citizens Climate Lobby to host book discussion
Need some intelligent and stimulating discussion about the psychology behind the spread of climate change misinformation? Join in the next Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) Elmhurst Chapter Virtual Book Club on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. In addition to getting our regular participants together, this is a great way for […]
