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Addison Independent 4/29/2021
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—April 22
ARTHUR T. KALISH Arthur T. Kalish, of Belmont Senior Living in Carol Stream, and formerly of Villa Park and Cicero, passed away at the age of 97. Purple Heart Veteran of World War II, 1941 to 1945, Company C 48th Engineers. Former co-owner of a service station business in Cicero. […]
UCCA announces ‘Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause’; Residents invited to dine around town, support D205 families
United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) has announceed the 4th annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience. Participating businesses will be holding Eat & Earn events throughout the month of May to benefit Elmhurst District 205 families experiencing food scarcity. Participating restaurants/businesses include: […]
Addison resident accused of misusing COVID-19 funds; FBI alleges DiStefano absconded with $385,000, bought luxury automobiles
By Dee Longfellow For The ELMHURST Independent Last week, the Independent received a report indicating that the owner of an Addison business was under federal investigation allegedly for obtaining funds earmarked for COVID-19 relief and spending the funds on a line of luxury automobiles. Francesco DiStefano stands accused of fraudulently […]
Long-time owner of downtown store passes; Jim Van Ewyk of Pfund & Clint was 82
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Pfund & Clint store may no longer be in downtown Elmhurst, but for many, many years, it was a fixture in downtown that drew shoppers from around the Chicagoland area. Located in the spot currently occupied by The Uptown Shop in downtown […]
School Board announces selection of superintendent; Dr. Keisha Campbell takes the reins July 1
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on April 13 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. The April 13 meeting included Dr. Linda Yonke, who became the district’s […]
City approves changes to water, sewer rates; Finance Committee recommended as part of a long-term plan
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At a meeting held Monday, April 19, the City Council agreed with a recommendation of the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee (FCAAS) to increase the water and sewer rates effective May 3, 2021. Committee Chair Noel Talluto (4th Ward) began by […]
