Constance Szewczyk, affectionately known by many names—Tia Sue, Connie to her friends, and Sue to her family—passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Constance was a gentle and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone she met. She loved playing sports, especially racquetball and volleyball, and was […]
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LEMYLE PAAPE, 82
Lemyle Paape, passed away in her 82nd year, Native of Vietnam, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital; beloved wife of Charles; loving mother of Anson, Cristina (Richard) Henderson and Dorothy Kotscha; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Jonathan, Natasha, Genesis, Amanda, Sarah, Samantha, Ashley, Mary, Charlie, Everett, […]
10/10/24 Print Versions
Lombard police report—October 3
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES The Lombard 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 […]
Lombard police report—September 26
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES The Lombard 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 […]
A bevy of balloons
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent Buttons and Bows celebrated the new school year with its annual ice cream social event. The staff was framed by a large group of balloons that greeted everyone who attended. Pictured are (from left): Ms. Sidoryk, Mrs. Sharko, Ms. Greetis, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Triska.
ECPA celebrates milestone at Spotlight Giving Gala; Announces partnership with Ryan Companies
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT A crowd of supporters gathered at the River Forest Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 14 when the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) hosted its annual Spotlight Giving Gala. At the gala, the ECPA announced a partnership with Ryan Companies to begin development […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 5 • Family Fall Fest. From 9 a.m.-noon presented by the Elmhurst Park District at Wild Meadows Trace, 511 S. York St., get your costumes ready and bring the family to The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace for Elmhurst Park District’s Family Fall Fest. Activities include Safety Town […]
Elmhurst 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 […]