STEVE SPODEN PHOTO A movie poster for “The GRINCH,” pictured with Villa Park Library’s Head of Public Services Sean Birmingham (left) and movie poster artwork enthusiast William Brandeis, was one of 29 posters on display for a special event at the library on Saturday, Nov. 10. The library has hosted […]
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—November 15
ANNA S. LUTTER Anna S. Lutter, nee Strakusek, age 96, of Elgin, formerly of Granite City, passed away Nov. 9, 2018. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 14, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln St., Lombard. Interment followed at Ridgewood Cemetery in Des Plaines. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or […]
Lombardian classifieds—November 15
Addison and Villa Park Police Reports
Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Addison Nov. 2 Grace A. Hollins, 20, […]
Free Veterans Day Tribute Concert at Elmhurst College
On Sunday, Nov. 11, the Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble and American Legion T.H.B. Post 187 join together to present a Veterans Day Tribute for the Elmhurst community. This tribute concert is a part of a larger effort to help increase community engagement and general awareness of our veterans and their […]
Glenbard East student charged with threatening school held for $75,000 bond
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced last week that an 18-year-old male Glenbard East student has been charged with posting a threat on Instagram directed at his school. Jairus Castillo, 18, of 266 Blue Spruce Lane in Glendale Heights, appeared in […]
Veterans Day ceremony planned in Elmhurst
On Sunday, Nov. 11, the community is invited to the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to be held at the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park just south of the Mansion. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a pause at “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Sunday, Nov. 11 History Museum’s Veterans Day program At 2 p.m., to honor Veterans Day and the history of WWI the Elmhurst History Museum will host a performance by living history impersonator R. J. Lindsey, who will tell […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Assault, battery Oct. 25 Alexis Walker, 25, of […]
Andrew Clarence Larson, 71
Andrew (Andy) Clarence Larson, born on September 17, 1947 in Chicago, a resident of Addison, passed away at age 71 on October 24, 2018 in Elmhurst. He was lifetime mechanic in Elmhurst, Villa Park and Addison, and the owner of Andy’s Auto Repair. Andrew was married to Judy (Ruskin) Larson. […]
