CORRINE ALBERGO Corrine “Cookie” Santa Albergo, nee Stramaglia, age 90, of Lombard, passed away July 8 at Bella Terra-Lexington. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 15, with a Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral Prayers at 9:30 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., […]
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ECCI, American Legion hosting county music events
Last October 30—with the State of Illinois shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic—the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) co-staged the Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser, netting more than $14,000 to benefit Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 and the military veterans whom they serve. Thanks in part to […]
Active Senior Expo set for Wednesday, July 21
Active Senior Expo, an annual event “dedicated to inform, educate and entertain senior citizens,” will be held on Wednesday, July 21 at Abbington Banquets, 3S002 IL Route 53 in Glen Ellyn (corner of Route 53 and Butterfield Road). Show hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Active Senior Expo features […]
Montini Catholic football program memorializes Johnny Weiger; Football number retired after he loses fight against leukemia, TTP
This spring Montini Catholic’s Football Program retired the jersey number (#76) to forever preserve the legacy of a very special team member Johnny Weiger. Head Football Coach Mike Bukovsky presented a beautiful-framed jersey to Johnny’s parents, Karl and Fran Weiger, earlier this year. (A second frame representing Johnny’s jersey number […]
Miniature golf comes to the Elmhurst Art Museum; Par Excellence Redux opens as a salute to 1988 exhibition
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Wednesday, July 7, the Independent was grateful to be on the guest list of a special preview of Par Excellence Redux, the current exhibition on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum through Sunday, Sept. 26. Executive Director John McKinnon led members of […]
Businessman with sign affinity addresses Council; After time limit, Dulles refuses to stand down, mayor has him removed
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Things got a little sticky at the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 6, when a citizen overstepped his bounds during public forum. John Dulles chose to address the Council during public forum at the meeting about some recent incidents that he […]
Haven development presented to City Council; No discussion or decisions made until a future meeting
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Mayor Scott Levin started the City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 6 by introducing a representative from Ryan Construction located in Minneapolis, who is seeking to build a six-story mixed-use building at Haven and First St. (The meeting was held on Tuesday, due […]
Paul L. Gaebel III, 74
Service set for Sunday Paul L. Gaebel III, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 11, 2021, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jo for 52 years; beloved father of Geoff (Regina) Gaebel; cherished grandfather of Christopher Gaebel; adored brother of Barbara Bradford; fond […]
Mary Jane Scully, 100
Mary Jane Scully, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the age of 100. She was a Meals on Wheels Volunteer and former employee of Illinois Bell; Mary loved to dance, travel and share a cocktail with friends. Her easygoing personality and “go with the […]
Richard J. “Dick” Brehm, 88
Memorial service Saturday Richard J. Brehm, 88, long time resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 17, 2020, at the age of 88. He is survived by his loving wife Carol of 62 years; his daughters Margaret (Rich) Leonard and Diane(Bob) Stone; grandchildren Michael […]