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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—September 30
TODD DAVID HIMM Todd David Himm passed away on September 7, 2021, after a short fight with a very aggressive cancer. He was born March 2, 1965, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Dallas and Karen Himm. Todd attended Emerson Grammar School in Oak Park, Hammerschmidt Grammar School, Lombard Junior High […]
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John Edward Bade
John Edward Bade, born April 21st 1936 in Elmhurst Illinois to Edward Bade and Vera Bade, passed away on September 28th 2021. John met the love of his life, Roberta E. Berg, in 1953 while attending high school. They were wed on June 15th, 1957. John and “Bobbi” were married […]
Park Place Community identifies a love of nature; Residents spearhead tree-naming project across campus
What makes Park Place so enchanting? It starts with the campus: its landscaping and its grounds. An anonymous Park Place resident offered a donation that would help transform the campus into what might pass for a miniature arboretum. He is in the habit of walking the campus for exercise and […]
Center for the Arts presents “Tales and Stories” by Karla Wong
The exhibition “Tales and Stories” by Karla Wong opens at the Addison Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The public is invited to the artist’s reception on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. Face masks are required to attend this reception. The ACA will feature the […]
Susie Sands steps down from UCCA
Reception planned Oct. 7 After serving for 22 years, Susie Sands is stepping down as President of the United Community Concerns Association (UCCA). UCCA does a Holiday food drive every year that serves all the families within the District 205 borders. A celebration open house is planned to honor Susie […]
Back to in-person learning, D205 discusses budget; Staff provides facilities construction update
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Immediately before the regular meeting, the board held a brief public […]
Bail set for two accused of hijacking car at gunpoint; Police from several agencies join high-speed pursuit, apprehend suspect
On Thursday, Sept. 23, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that bond had been set at $2 million with 10% to apply for two individuals charged with carjacking a 35-year-old woman at gunpoint. Kentrell Strong, 18, of Chicago, and Rayshawn […]
