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 […]
Author: RVP Editor
WaterSmart technology already making a difference; Residents urged to register and participate
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At a recent City Council meeting, Utilities Operations Manager Paul Burris gave a report on the recent change-out of water meters at area homes and offered an overview of the WaterSmart Portal technology. “This year, we changed out 14,886 water meters and […]
Willowbrook presents ‘Almost, Maine’—Feb. 7-9
Willowbrook High School’s theater department is presenting its winter play—“Almost, Maine”—this week. The first performance is tonight, Feb. 7, followed by performances on Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9. Each presentation begins at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The box office will open at 6:15 p.m. on the night […]
Artist Sheldon Peck to be celebrated
A kick-off reception by the Lombard Historical Society for its upcoming special exhibit, “Sheldon Peck: Footsteps of His Life,” will be held at the historic Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton on March 14. The event will be hosted by Bob and Caroline Jacobsen and will feature renowned speaker and Peck […]
Lombardian classifieds—February 7
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—February 7
NORMAN BOURDAGE Norman Bourdage, age 92, of West Chicago, passed away Jan. 29, 2019. A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, Feb. 8, from 4-8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius […]
Civic Hall of Fame presented
Genie Urick beams as Ken Bartels, ECCI Chairman of the Board for 2018, presents a plaque to her as she becomes the 27th person to be inducted into the Elmhurst Civic Hall of Fame. Urick is an author, volunteer and producer of cable TV shows like, “Elmhurst Our Kind of […]
Betty J. Korkowski, 96
Betty J. Korkowski, nee Kraig, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Korkowski; loving mother of Richard A. Korkowski and the late Jack A. (the late Claire) Korkowski; cherished grandmother of Kristen Ann and Ann Elizabeth; sister […]
Joseph J. Lepe, 92
Services Saturday, Feb. 2 Joseph J. Lepe, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Bernice. Cherished son of the late Efren and Francisca Lepe. Fond brother of the late Manuel, Salvador (Lee), Maria Luisa (Samuel) Discua and Ester Lepe. Dear uncle of […]
James W. Creaser, 94
James W. Creaser, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Ruth for 67 years. Loving father of Valerie (Terry) Pence, Jim, David and John Creaser. Dear grandfather of Monica Pence and Shawna Creaser. Dear brother of the late Phyllis (Ralph) Carson. Uncle […]
