JOSEPH CECCHINI Joseph “Mike” Cecchini, age 75, of Lombard, formerly of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, passed away on August 5, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Sue Cecchini, née Fleming, for 45 years; loving father of Sarah (Jim) White of Lombard, Craig of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, […]
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8/18/22 Print Versions
Elmhurst Police investigating armed robbery
Elmhurst Police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the AT&T Store located at 291 N. York Street, Elmhurst on August 15, 2022 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Just prior to store closing, two offenders entered the store and announced a robbery. One offender displayed a black handgun and […]
A day of cycling in Lombard
Outdoor performances in Villa Park
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 4
JAMES FAGAN James “Jim” Fagan, age 71, of Lombard, passed away on July 29, 2022. Jim, who was the son of the late Eugene and Irene (née Kaster) Fagan, grew up in Elmhurst across the street from the love of his life, Joyce. He was a resident of the Lombard […]
8/11/22 Print Versions
Foundation 205 launches annual tree sale
Yes, it’s Christmas in July (or August, rather). Foundation 205 has launched their annual outdoor tree sale benefiting Elmhurst District 205 Schools. Trees are on sale now with early bird pricing of $30 at the Foundation website: Foundation205.org. A long-standing Elmhurst tradition, the tree sale provides high quality Scotch Pines […]
Village named Culture of Health Prize winner by the RWJF; Veenstra, Barbanente, library staff weigh in on honor
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) located in New Jersey calls itself “the nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health.” It is committed to improving health and health equity in the United States. The RWJF periodically awards its coveted “Culture of Health Prize” […]
Library celebrates summer reading; Families enjoy party on library lawn
On Saturday, July 30, the Elmhurst Public Library hosted an outdoor party with crafts, games, and other activities outdoors on the south lawn of the library to celebrate the Summer Reading Program. There was a popcorn wagon, a bouncy house, an arts and crafts table and lots of lawn-sized games […]
