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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—October 21
RUTH F. MARQUARDT Ruth F. Marquardt, 93, of Lombard. Beloved Wife of the late E. Clifford Marquardt; loving mother of Susan (Kurt) Jensen, the late Dr. E. Thomas (Lesa) Marquardt, and the late Barbara (Tom) Clancy; devoted grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of many; aunt of Rhonda and many other nieces […]
Remains at Waterfall Glen identified as missing Elmhurst resident
An autopsy on Oct. 23 confirmed the remains found at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien on Friday are that of 50-year-old Jacob Cefolia of Elmhurst, who was reported missing in August 2020. A forensic odontologist examined dental records and positively identified the remains as Cefolia, according to DuPage County […]
Bond denied for Chicago man who allegedly shot at Lombard police officer
Suspect currently on bond for a Cook County Class X armed habitual criminal felony DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton have announced that bond has been denied for a Chicago man accused of shooting at a Lombard police officer. Romaine Turner, 21, appeared […]
Deceased Person Found at Waterfall Glen Identified
On Friday October 22nd, 2021 the DuPage Page County Coroner’s Office responded to a report of a deceased person in the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. An autopsy was performed the next day. A cause and manner of death have not been determined and remains under investigation. A Forensic Odonatologist has examined […]
ECPA celebrates with Spotlight Gala
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) is planning for its largest fundraiser of the year, the 6th Annual Spotlight Gala to be held Saturday, Nov. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Celebrating the performing arts, the event promises to entertain guests from beginning to end, […]
Elmhurst Art Museum rolls out ‘The Back 9’; The second phase of Par Excellence Redux: The Back 9 now open
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent They call it an exhibition where recreation and art collide. It’s Par Excellence Redux: The Back 9, the second phase of the previous Par Excellence Redux: The Front 9, that recently closed to make room for the follow-up exhibit, which is now on […]
Addison Trail celebrates 50 years of blood drives
On Tuesday, Oct. 12, Addison Trail celebrated 50 years of hosting blood drives to help save lives. Students, staff and community members donated 57 productive pints of blood for Vitalant. Each unit of blood collected supports up to three lives, which means this event could potentially save up to 171 […]
Nashville Songwriter event big success for Legion
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Saturday, Oct. 16, the place to be was the Elmhurst American Legion Post THB #187, especially if you are a country music fan. Three musicians direct from Nashville were on the stage at the Legion performing original songs and entertaining the crowd […]