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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 5
JAMES M. HERRERA James M. Herrera, age 62, of Lombard, died July 26, 2021, at his home. All Services are private. For more info, visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094. EDWARD W. JACOBSEN A memorial service will be held in honor of Edward W. Jacobsen (Jake) on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, […]
Symphony set to launch new season Sept. 18
Well-loved masterpieces, favorites from musical theater, and dazzling performances by instrumental soloists and the Apollo Chorus of Chicago await classical music enthusiasts in the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s highly-anticipated 2021-22 season. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, concert programs will offer music for a wide range of […]
Rock ‘N Wheels presents FUZE Band, Daniel Cronson; Weekly concert includes food fests, Cruise Night
Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” on Thursday, Aug. 12 presents The FUZE Band with Daniel Cronson. FUZE Band performs tribute to Kennedy Honors Recipient, Grammy Award Winning & Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame artist, Carlos Santana and the Santana Band. FUZE Band’s electric style will bring you to your feet […]
EAG holds opening for ‘Engaging Frida’
The Elmhurst Artists Guild (EAG) hosted an opening reception for “Engaging Frida” on Friday, July 16 in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. Forty-five local artists were juried into this exhibition inspired by Frida Kahlo. The lively evening featured Mariachi music by Juan Diego Rojas and Juan “El […]
EAG holds opening for ‘Engaging Frida’
The Elmhurst Artists Guild (EAG) hosted an opening reception for “Engaging Frida” on Friday, July 16 in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. Forty-five local artists were juried into this exhibition inspired by Frida Kahlo. The lively evening featured Mariachi music by Juan Diego Rojas and Juan “El […]
Registration now open for fall Citizen’s Police Academy
The Elmhurst Police Department is now accepting applications for the Fall Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). This 12-week program runs on consecutive Wednesday evenings starting Sept. 1, and will include presentations on arrest, search and seizure laws, investigations and crime analysis, evidence and crime scene processing, crisis negotiation, and traffic stops. […]
District 205 Board discusses policies for upcoming school year; Health and Safety Plan approved
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Athena Arvanitis was absent from the meeting. Safety Plan approved Near the end of the meeting, […]
Richard “Dick” D. Bruce, 85
Services Friday, Aug. 6 Richard “Dick” D. Bruce passed away on August 1, 2021 at his home in Elmhurst at the age of 85. Dick is survived by his dearly loved and caring wife of more than 63 years, Betty, his three cherished daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl (Kevin) Smith, Joyce […]
Dorothy L. Pasij, 86
Dorothy L. Pasij, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 21, 2021, at the age of 86. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Peter in 2015 and is survived by her daughter Linda Pasij. Dorothy was a member of the Red Hat Society and also a member of […]
