Lombard man has been held hostage since 2020 Staff report The family of Mark Frerichs had not seen or heard from Mark since the Lombard native was taken hostage in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul just over two years ago. However, that changed late last week. The New Yorker, in […]
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Diana Rose Pagacz
The fearless, original, and beautiful Diana Rose Pagacz, passed away of natural causes, Wednesday, the 22nd of December, 2021. Loving daughter of Charles W. Wozniak and Eola Josephine Anderson of Villa Park, IL. Survived by her beloved husband and partner of 35 years, Claude Paul Pagacz, and preceded in death […]
Bond denied for Chicago man who allegedly shot at Lombard police officer
Suspect currently on bond for a Cook County Class X armed habitual criminal felony DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton have announced that bond has been denied for a Chicago man accused of shooting at a Lombard police officer. Romaine Turner, 21, appeared […]
DuPage County elects ‘Flat Tax’ over alternative Mazzochi retains seat; Casten beats Ives; Lewis wins over Pappas
By Dee Longfellow At 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with 100% of precincts reporting, the Presidential race had already been declared for Joe Biden in the state of Illinois by many national media outlets. Still the final tally across the nation was not complete yet, so the race was […]
CORRECTION
In the June 11 edition of the Elmhurst Independent, a photo appeared on pg. 10 of a person protesting the death of George Floyd. In the caption, the name erroneously read George “Lloyd” instead of George “Floyd.” The Independent apologizes for the error.
Preparations in place for annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent It’s time to start making preparations for Thanksgiving Day and that means buying the turkey, planning the menu and inviting guests. The other thing for Thanksgiving morning is to make sure you are registered for 36th annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot. The […]
Timothy Christian’s Clark 10th in state in the 3,200. York’s May 11th in the 1,600
Timothy Christian’s Clark 10th in the state in the 3,200 York’s May 11th in the 1,600 By Mike Miazga Correspondent Timothy Christian junior Hope Clark finished 10th in the state in the 3,200 run at the recent Class 1A girls track and field state finals at Eastern Illinois University. Clark […]
Four men accused of breaking into Lombard apartment
Following alleged robbery, suspects lead high-speed chase thru Villa Park, Elmhurst DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton have announced that bond has been set for Mashawn Barnes, 27, of Chicago; Kevin Jones, 31, of Chicago; Calvert Williams, 29, of Matteson; and Dion Young, […]
District 205 announces Moyer salary adjustment
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent During a meeting held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, School District 205 Board members voted unanimously during the meeting to adjust the base annual salary of District 205 Superintendent David Moyer for the current school year. The board voted to increase Moyer’s base […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—December 13
ALBERT ANDERSON Albert Anderson, age 81, of Lombard. Beloved husband of Willa, nee Rhear; loving father of Wanda (the late Mark) Nelson and Sarah (Kevin) Pearson; devoted grandfather of Peter (Beth) Nelson and Laura (Christopher) Horner; great-grandfather of Ryan, Elissa, Samuel, Lily, Caleb and Violet; fond brother of Lewis Anderson, […]