The Elmhurst History Museum invites the public to officially pay homage to Chicago’s most famous food icons—namely the “big three” of pizza, hot dogs and Italian beef—at a free event on the museum grounds. The Picnic on Park celebration takes place on Sunday, July 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. […]
Other News
Kaczmarek reports highest-ever vote turnout; credits mail-in, early voting; Hart ousts DiCianni for Republican Board Chair; Dems Yoo, Chaplin, Garcia earn ballot spots
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Even at press time on Tuesday, July 5, the results of the General Primary Election held Tuesday, June 28 were still unofficial, but following is the most recent update from the story published on Election night. According to information provided by the […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Sunday, July 10 • From 10 a.m. to the Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) will host “An Afternoon in the Garden” Garden Walk & Boutique Faire, featuring six glorious private gardens and one public garden. Tickets are sold online only at elmhurstgardenclub.org, and are […]
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 […]
All-American house
A Fourth of July celebration
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 7
JOSEPH G. BALSAMO Joseph G. Balsamo, age 84, of Lombard, passed away on June 27th, 2022. Joseph was the beloved husband of 63 years to Suzanne, née Lofbig, loving father of Diane (Rev. Mark) Frusit of Streamwood, Tina (Mark) Weatherhead of Woodridge, Joseph W. (Michele) of Arizona. Grandfather of Isaac, […]
TLC Camp returns after two-year hiatus
Four Warriors receive Susan Jurkonis Memorial Scholarships
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 30
ELEANOR BUGAJSKY Eleanor Bugajsky, age 67, of Lombard, Illinois, passed away on June 22nd, 2022. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 28th, 2022, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Villa Park. Interment followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094. DEBORAH C. KNEPPER Deborah C. […]