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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—October 28
DR. PAUL E. HADLEY Dr. Paul E. Hadley, age 90, of Glen Ellyn, died at Central DuPage Hospital October 22, 2021. Paul was the beloved husband of Beth for 60 years; the loving father of Doug (Jo), and Keith (Sandra); adored grandfather of Ani, Asa, Caleb, Sofia and Joseph; brother […]
Elmhurst Tang Soo Do shines at nat’l. championship
On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9, Elmhurst Tang Soo Do joined more than 800 other competitors at the World Tang Soo Do Association’s U.S. National Karate Championship at the Kalahari Resorts in The Poconos, Pa. This event was especially meaningful following the cancellation of the World Championships in […]
Addison receives RWJF Culture of Health Prize
Awarded for ‘innovative efforts to create a thriving community’ Addison is one of 10 winners of the 2020-2021 RWJF Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The prize honors and elevates communities for working at the forefront of advancing health, opportunity, and equity. Addison is being […]
Former Press Publications ad manager passes away; Bill Haman, 89, had been honored by Elmhurst Chamber
Robert William “Bill” Haman of Bloomingdale died on October 25, 2021 at the age of 89. Born in Madison, Wisc., on June 26, 1932, Bill graduated from York High School (‘50) and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for three years, where he was a member of AXP fraternity. Following his […]
ECPA Spotlight Gala coming Nov. 13; Tickets still available but deadline is Friday
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts will host its 6th annual Spotlight Gala next Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Celebrate the performing arts with an incredible evening of lively entertainment, delicious bites & bar as well a live auction featuring new and unique experiences. ECPA invites you […]
Board approves 100% paper ballots for DuPage County
New voting system on the way for 2022 primary election On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the DuPage County Board unanimously approved funding for DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek’s request for a new voting system which features 100 percent paper ballots. The Clerk’s office selected the Hart InterCivic Verity paper voting solution […]
DuPage County Board approves new district maps
The DuPage County Board voted Tuesday, Oct. 26 to approve new County Board district boundaries for the next decade. The County Board is required by state law to complete the reapportionment process every 10 years following the U.S. Census to ensure each County Board district represents a substantially equal number […]
D205 School Board addresses students’ possible ‘learning losses’ due to pandemic
Also discuss 2021 tax levy estimate, which was approved 5-2 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Oct. 26 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. The meeting […]
Bruce E. Strejc, 70
Bruce E. Strejc passed peacefully after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. Beloved husband of Thelma for 45 years; loving father of Donna Dean, Nick (Maggie) Strejc, John (Brighid) Strejc; cherished grandfather of Abbey and Becca Loague, Adeline and Chris Strejc. Born in Cicero, IL […]