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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 25
EDWARD J. CUMMINGS Edward James Cummings, age 67, of Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida, formerly of Lombard. Loving father of Karaline (Jinho Heo) Cummings; dear son of the late Betty, née Nangle, and the late Frank “Bud” Cummings; devoted grandfather of Erik Heo; fiancee of Nancy Demko Bober; fond brother […]
A network of kindness; Elmhurst resident dreams of ways to bring joy to community
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people looked for ways to help those who needed it most. That was what was behind long-time Elmhurst resident Maria Shannon’s idea to start something she calls the “Kindness Project Network” in the fall of 2020. “When COVID started, I was talking to some […]
Addison Trail mourns loss of long-time student; Joseph “Joey” Banks passes away at 17
A message was delivered to the Addison Trail community in the District 88 newsletter last week from Principal Jack Andrews, who shared the sad news that Addison Trail student Joey Banks had passed away. Andrews’ message is below followed by the obituary. “It is with great sadness we share the […]
Elmhurst Symphony presents The Amazing Howard Levy; Performer who revolutionized harmonica helps launch ESO’s new season
To kick off its new season, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) presents Howard Levy on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The program features music by Smetana, Chabrier, Rimsky – Korsakov, Weinberger, and will be anchored by the Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica & Orchestra […]
Library to host Marlee Matlin for Deaf Awareness Month; Actress, activist appearing across Illinois via Zoom
The Elmhurst Public Library is joining libraries across the state of Illinois to host award-winning actress and Illinois native Marlee Matlin. In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Matlin will share the highs and lows of her Hollywood career and journeys as an activist. The event will be held virtually on […]
EAG Gallery to host Perception Inspection; Exhibit features works of Randal Stringer
The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) presents its upcoming exhibit, Perception Inspection, featuring two dozen original paintings by Glen Ellyn resident and EAG artist Randal Stringer. The artwork can be viewed in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, from Friday, Sept. 9 through […]
‘Cue for a Cause fires up this weekend; Annual fundraiser for EWAN welcomes grillers, sauce specialists
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It might be the event we’ve all been waiting for. How ‘bout some mouth-watering ribs? Or chicken. Anything that goes on the grill! This Sunday, Sept. 4 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. the public is invited to the municipal parking lot on […]
Ramona Osgood, 69
Funeral Mass Thursday Ramona Lynn Osgood passed away August 26, 2022, at the age of 69. She was born May 13, 1953 in Geneva, Ill., to Dolores and the late Martin. She was a long-time resident of Elmhurst, contributing to the city first and foremost through her 36 years of […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week Sunday, Sept. 4 EWAN’s 8th annual ‘Cue for a Cause barbecue competition From 12 noon to 7 p.m., come to the municipal parking lot on Vallette, just east of York St. (behind Knights of Columbus) to support the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network at its popular fundraiser […]