March 14, 1971 — June 26, 2024 Oakbrook Terrace William J Kulpaka, known fondly as Billy, has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 53 in Elmhurst Illinois. William was a distinguished individual who devoted 35 years of his life to the family business Elmhurst Firestone. His commitment to his career […]
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2nd Annual Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute to feature legendary radio personality Terri Hemmert
American Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” In 2023, some local lifelong learning advocates planned the Inaugural Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute. The pilot program exceeded all expectations and this year, with funding from […]
Villa Park Mariners update—June 27
The Villa Park Mariners improved their 2024 season record to 5-1 following Saturday’s 377-166 victory over the Hanover Park Sailfish at Jefferson Pool. The Mariners earned another win earlier in the week, when they defeated Carol Stream 353-276 on June 19 in Carol Stream. The Villa Park swimmers who earned […]
Scholarship recipients
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Several members of Glenbard East High School’s Class of 2024 received scholarships during the Local Scholarship Awards Night ceremony, which was held in the school’s Biester Auditorium on May 9. The honored students included Raya Schwebl and Kaitlin Murphy, who received Madison Elementary School Parent Teacher Association […]
Lombard Waves update—June 27
The Lombard Waves who won individual events during last week’s meet against Itasca included Molly Gierman, who earned a pair of first-place finishes in the 9-10 girls division. She is pictured during her victory in the 100-yard individual medley. Waves’ season continues with two home meets this week Lafter After […]
Lombard police report—June 27
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES The Lombard 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 […]
Council Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Hall
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, June 17, the following actions took place: • Desiree Chen-Menichini and Sarah Diamond were re-appointed to the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst University Commission. Both terms will end in 2027. • A temporary use […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the week: 4 on the 4th race Thursday, July 4 The 19th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race will kick off the Fourth of July weekend by drawing as many as 1,200 runners and walkers. Come to Prospect Ave. between Elmhurst University and Wilder […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Old Tyme Base Ball brings out ‘Towns’ and ‘Gowns’; Representatives from WWII Girls Baseball Living History attend
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Sunday, June 23 was a beautiful day for baseball on the Elmhurst University College Mall, where Elmhurst University staff and alumni (the Gown team) and City of Elmhurst staff and elected officials (the Town team) battled it out in this year’s “Town vs. […]
