By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Police said that subsequent to a report of Frank J. Battaglia, 73, of Elmhurst, attending a school function at Emerson Elementary School on Feb. 7, a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Aug. 21, Battaglia was charged with “felony child sex offender […]
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Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Frederick Neil Hodge, 86
Frederick Neil Hodge, 86, died August 28, 2020, in Oak Brook, IL following a lengthy illness. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Janet (Klingler) Hodge; daughters Jennifer Hodge Jerzyk (Greg), Lisa (Hodge) Knowles (Mark), Carla (Hodge) Trupp, grandchildren Laura (Jerzyk) Rodgers (Quinn), Emma Jerzyk, Madelyn […]
Dog obedience classes in Villa Park begin Sept. 9
CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department is offering group dog obedience classes this fall. Rudy O’Donnell, a certified dog trainer and Villa Park resident, will teach the seven-week program, which begins on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The evening classes will take place at the Community Recreation Building, […]
Historical society directors past and present
JANE CHARMELO PHOTO Three women who have served as executive directors of the Lombard Historical Society reunited Tuesday, Aug. 18, to celebrate a new historical marker at 23 W. Maple St. commemorating the suffrage work of Lombard’s own Ellen Martin, the first woman to vote in Illinois. From left to […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 27
CAROL A. KELLER Carol A. Keller, age 70, of Westchester, died April 23, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information. WILLIAM R. KELLY William R. Kelly, age 85, suddenly, of Lombard and Villa Park, passed away August […]
Elmhurst author releases two new children’s books; ‘Helper Hounds’ series depicts how rescue dogs help children face their fears
By Julia Locanto For The Elmhurst Independent From children’s books to self-help books to magazine articles, Caryn Rivadeneira truly writes it all. The Elmhurst author has two books out as a part of her Helper Hounds children’s series. The new books, “Noodle Helps Gabriel Say Goodbye” and “Robot Helps Max […]
District 88 goes the extra mile to assure residents have access to meals; Collaborative program provides nearly 386,000 meals for local area residents
One of the many challenges resulting from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been making sure families continue to receive the food and nutrition they need. During this unprecedented time, District 88 has been committed to providing a program to ensure students and community members have access to meals. […]
Public Arts Commission seeks proposals for 911 Memorial Sculpture; Piece will incorporate Fire Department’s steel rail from World Trade Center
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Aug. 12, the City’s Public Arts Commission issued a Request for Proposals for a 911 Memorial Sculpture to be displayed at Fire Station #2. Proposals are due at the City of Elmhurst Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. About the Public Artwork project […]
COVID-19 updates for DuPage County
As of 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, there were 13,871 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 529 deaths. Since Sunday, there were 106 new cases and NO deaths related to COVID-19. Number of cases by town At press time, the DuPage Department of Health reported the following number […]