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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 29
MARILYN PHOEBE FERRIS Marilyn Phoebe Ferris (née Collins) passed away at the age of 93 on Saturday, November 14, in her home surrounded with family. Marilyn is survived by her 10 children; Phoebe (Matt) Bachleda, Mark, Matt, Amy (Don) Pollack, Nora (Kraig) Sternquist, Hugh, Pat (Suzanne), Mike (Diane), Andy (Sheri) […]
Phyllis S. Greco, 95
Phyllis S. Greco, 95, passed away at home on July 26, 2021. Beloved wife and business partner for seventy five years to the late Emil Greco. Loving mother of Patrick Greco, Francine “Sis” Greco (Bruce Campbell), Philip Greco (Kathleen Olinger Greco) and Renee Greco. Cherished grandmother to Patrick Greco Jr […]
Ralph Louis Blust, (82)
Ralph Louis Blust, (82), passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021, in Galena, Illinois. Born in Chicago, the only child to Melvin and Rose (Manno) Blust, Ralph spent his life in the city and the western suburbs of Chicago, graduating from Elmhurst College with a degree in Business Administration. Ralph […]
ECCI, American Legion hosting country music events; Update on plans for 2nd ‘Nashville Songwriter’ event
Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will partner with the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) to co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside […]
ATHS Community Night coming Aug. 20
Addison Trail invites all stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2021-22 school year by attending the school’s fifth annual Blue and White Community Night – a time for fun, food and Blazer pride — on Friday, Aug. 20 at the Addison Trail High School football stadium. Gates open at […]
Former resident Nick Celozzi returns to film movie; Praises experience working at Elmhurst University
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Perhaps you know his father better than you know him. Nick Celozzi Jr. is the son of Nick Celozzi of the Celozzi-Ettleson car dealership best known for the slogan, “Where you always save more money.” Nick Jr. did not follow his father into […]
City honors Grabowski for ten years
Jim Grabowski and his wife Kristin are pictured here at a reception held at the Community Bank of Elmhurst to celebrate his 10 years of being the City Manager of Elmhurst. There have only been three City Managers to serve the City of Elmhurst and the average tenure is 29 […]
Architects present plan for Metra station; Based on public input, future includes more waiting space, other amenities
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At the Elmhurst City Council meeting held Monday, July 19, the company CDM Smith offered a presentation about the plans for Elmhurst’s new Metra station. “We’ve been working on this project for the past five years,” said Chris Martell, principal with CDM Smith. […]
Police: Shots fired at 3rd and Willow; Seek any home surveillance videos available
On Sunday, July 25, at 11:39 p.m., Elmhurst Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Third St. and Willow. Upon the arrival of police, officers discovered several shell casings in the 200 block of Willow and on Illinois street. A witness reported seeing a gray […]