On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lombard Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in six years to prevent pill theft and abuse by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. Bring unwanted […]
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Cronin talks government consolidation, Transform program
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent Last week, DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin addressed state legislators about his TransForm Illinois program and his efforts to reduce the size of government in Illinois. “It takes a lot of hard work, but consolidation is the only way to shrink the number of […]
Willis to host Community Resource Fair in Addison
Families are gearing up to attend the annual community resource fair hosted by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, in the gymnasium at Lake Park School, located at 330 Lake Park Drive in Addison on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “I’m excited to be able to continue […]
State’s Attorney Berlin finds officer justified in Villa Park officer-involved shooting
Statement from State’s Attorney Berlin April 20, 2017 “Every case involving the use of deadly force by a police officer must be carefully and thoroughly investigated. Such scrutiny is required to ensure the protection of the civil rights of those involved and to maintain the public’s confidence in law enforcement. […]
IC CCW select Woman of the Year
Colleen Maietta was elected this year’s Woman of the Year from Immaculate Conception Parish. She and her husband, Pat, have been members of the parish for 19 years. They have three daughters who attended or currently go to ICGS. Colleen has been a volunteer or chairperson/organizer in many activities in […]
Raja leads bipartisan coalition to urge Federal agency to continue western access
O’Hare project would create 65,000 permanent jobs, reduce congestion Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi last week sent a letter co-signed by 21 community leaders urging the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to approve the Tollways’ petition to allow continued construction of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project. Among the signatures was DuPage County […]
Sue Pennin retires after long career at post office
Will miss her “family” of co-workers most of all By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent After 26 years and five months, Sue Pennin has stepped away from her counter at the post office for the last time. The Independent caught up to her during her last few days on […]
Council Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Council By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The following items were passed by consent by the Elmhurst City Council on Monday, April 17: • Diana Riekse, Andy Joseph and Thomas Marcucci were reappointed to the City of Elmhurst/City College Commission for terms […]
City, College Recycling Extravaganza coming April 29
The City of Elmhurst is partnering with Elmhurst College, DuPage County and SCARCE to host the 2017 Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The event will be held at Elmhurst College, using the Alexander Parking Lot. Items that will be recycled include: eye glasses, […]
Unwanted prescription drugs will be collected – no questions asked
On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lombard Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in six years to prevent pill theft and abuse by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. Bring unwanted […]