Nicanor Isla Gomez, a long-time Elmhurst resident, passed away in his sleep on Sept. 8, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. Known as Nic to his friends and family, he was born to Antonio and Asuncion (Isla) Gomez on February 27, 1936 in Taal, in the Philippine Province of Batangas. Nic […]
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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 […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Sept. 28 American Legion hosts Military Ball At 6 p.m., the American Legion THB Post 187 will hold its 4th Annual Military Ball at the Post at 310 W. Butterfield Rd. The evening includes military tradition, […]
American Legion to commemorate 100th Anniversary at Community Military Ball
The Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will hold its 4th Annual Military Ball community fundraiser event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Post at 310 W. Butterfield Road. This special event will showcase military tradition and include a formal dinner and dancing. Post Sergeant-At-Arms and former […]
Breen to challenge Costa Howard in 2020
By Mike Sandrolini Lombardian staff reporter Last November, Democratic District 48 State Rep. Terra Costa Howard unseated two-term Republican Peter Breen of Lombard in a race that saw Costa Howard garner over 53 percent of the vote. However, Breen, announced Sept. 27 that he plans to challenge Costa Howard in […]
A sparkling gem falls from Elmhurst’s crown…
City Clerk Patty Spencer loses cancer fight; services Wed., Thurs. By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Patricia Jo “Patty” Spencer, nee Armato, succumbed to metastatic breast cancer after a valiant fight that lasted ten years on September 20, 2019. Patty had been preceded to heaven by her parents, Sam […]
Joseph Zabloudil, Jr., 94
Joseph Zabloudil, Jr., age 94, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 94. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during WWII; a member of Visitation Catholic Church. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice T. Zabloudil, nee Hennek; loving father of Susan (Stephen) Bradley, Mary Clare (Quentin) […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 26 From 6:30-8 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents an adult book discussion of Enrique’s Journey. Written by Sonia Nazario and based on the Los Angeles Times newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, Enrique’s Journey tells the story of a young Honduran boy who ventures to […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on September 10 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Christopher Kocinski was absent from the meeting. The public participation […]
