CHRIS FOX PHOTO Whitney Martin (left) and Amity Davis (right) of the Villa Park Public Library’s youth services department visited the Iowa Community Center recently for a Picture Book Picnic. Library staff members held multiple Picture Book Picnic events at the community center on Wednesdays in June and July. All […]
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The 2020 Lilac Queen
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Jamya Whitman was named the 2020 Lilac Queen during the coronation ceremony in Lilacia Park on Saturday, July 25. This year’s ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on May 2, but it was postponed for more than two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Queen Jamya […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 30
PATRICIA CAKORA Patricia Ann (nee Nolan) Cakora passed away in Columbia, South Carolina, due to health complications on July 21, 2020. She was known by many names: Pat, Mom, Gramma, GG, Oma, Gma. But to many she was simply “Ma.” Ma was seven days shy of her 96th birthday. Born […]
Drive-through graduation
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Montini Catholic High School’s Class of 2020 was originally scheduled to celebrate its commencement on May 17. That ceremony was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s graduates finally had a chance to cross the stage in their caps and gowns during a drive-through event in […]
Drive-through graduation
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Montini Catholic High School’s Class of 2020 was originally scheduled to celebrate its commencement on May 17. That ceremony was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s graduates finally had a chance to cross the stage in their caps and gowns during a drive-through event in […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 23
THOMAS CHAMBERS Thomas “Tommy” Richard James Chambers, age 43, of Villa Park. Dear son of Thomas and Maria Chambers; beloved brother of Josh (Erin) Chambers; devoted uncle of Barrett Chambers; fond grandson of the late Thomas D. (Phyllis A.) Chambers and the late Antonio Pasquale (the late Maria Pasquelina) DeSiato; […]
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Elmhurst University to pilot test-optional admission applications
Elmhurst University has decided to remove the standardized test score requirement for students applying to attend in the fall of 2021, giving prospective Elmhurst students a choice about whether to submit the scores as part of their admission application. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, high school juniors and seniors have […]
Rep. Mazzochi, City offer free shred truck for residents; Help prevent identity theft on Saturday, July 25
State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) invites residents of the 47th Illinois House District to take advantage of a free document shredding event on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Elmhurst University, 190 So. Prospect Ave. Drivers will enter the Alexander Parking Lot at the University via […]
School Board Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on July 14. All seven members participated in the meeting, which took place remotely, with the board and staff members communicating online. The meeting lasted nearly 5 hours, 30 minutes. District’s […]
