CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Villa Park Community Pride Commission recently handed out its 2020 Holiday Decorating Awards. The commission presented this year’s awards in three categories—traditional, colorful and freestyle. The winner in the freestyle category was the Cloutier home on the first block of East Elm Street. Susana (left) and […]
Month: January 2021
Plan B Foundation holds Christmas Assistance Program
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Lombard-based Plan B Foundation, which helps individuals who have been incarcerated get and keep full-time jobs, recently held its Christmas Assistance Program during which it had people adopt families that have been victims of gun violence and buy Christmas gifts for them. On Saturday, Dec. 19, the […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—December 31
CYNTHIA M. BANE Cynthia M. Bane, “Cyndi”, 77, of Westmont, Illinois, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois, on December 24, 2020, surrounded by loving family members. She had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in April of this year and faced this foe bravely and with […]
Zambia hosts first-ever Elmhurst Cup; Event honors community for soccer gear donation
The first Elmhurst Cup soccer tournament was hosted by Rural Sports Foundation Zambia in Petauke, Eastern Province of Zambia, on Saturday, Dec. 5. The event was held to acknowledge and thank the soccer community in Elmhurst for hosting drives to collect soccer gear to donate to Zambia’s program. To date, […]
Montini Catholic actors reflect on experience after performing in ‘1984’
Montini Catholic High School drama students recently wrapped up their first performance in the school’s newly renovated auditorium. This year’s production, an adaptation of George Orwell’s ”1984,” (written in 1949), held Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 3 – 6, was an inspiring one in many ways. The small “1984” cast and […]
Package of $900B in federal relief expands PPP eligibility; Details include rental assistance, loan forgiveness, tax credit extensions
On Monday, Dec. 21, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed the Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act (House Resolution 133) by an overwhelming majority in both Congressional chambers, appropriating another $900 billion in financial assistance to small businesses—including chambers of commerce, trade associations […]
Lombard man facing terrorism charge found with child pornography
By Dee Longfellow For The Addison Independent In August, the Independent reported on an incident that took place near the Village of Lombard Municipal campus which led to Lombard resident Amanda Wolf, 23, facing charges of Attempt Terrorism and Possession of Incendiary Device. Wolf was charged with allegedly assisting a […]
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 […]
Robert A. Dewsberry, Jr., 75
Robert A. Dewsberry, Jr., of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 75. Cherished son of the late Ernestine, nee Coyne, and the late Robert A. Dewsberry, Sr.; beloved brother of Barbara (William) Conklin and Mary Ann (the late Vernon) Danielson; loving uncle of Linda Conklin, Karen (Ray) Brindley […]
Ida Marie Gannon, 80
Ida Marie Gannon, nee Krause, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 80. Longtime prolific musician and teacher with experience at Visitation and Immaculate Conception Parishes and Grade Schools, Elmhurst, St. John the Baptist Parish, Winfield; Choir director, ensemble director and active member of “Far From Broadway” events […]
