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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 22
LOUISE BIEGALSKI Louise Biegalski, nee Rettinger, age 78 of Lombard. Beloved wife of Greg Biegalski; loving mother of Jack (Lorrie) Biegalski, Mike (Kim) Biegalski, Paul (Louise) Biegalski, and Jim (Lisa) Biegalski; devoted grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Mitchell, Mason, Maggie, Elizabeth, Rachel, Mark, Eric, Chase, Camryn, Cailyn, Claire, and the late […]
History Museum’s research library renamed for benefactors; Request includes bequest of $150,000 for museum
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A report was adopted by the Elmhurst City Council at its meeting on Monday, July 19, recommended by the Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee, for a request to rename the Elmhurst History Museum’s research library as the “John and Katherine Burgin Research […]
Rock ‘N Wheels presents Kashmir, Shade of Blues; Weekly concert includes food fests, Cruise Night
Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” on Thursday, July 29 presents Kashmir, a tribute to Led Zeppelin, along with Shade of Blues, a Chicago rock ‘n blues jam band. Kashmir bringing’s only the best of Led Zeppelin to this family-oriented event. Kashmir re-creates the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic […]
Council Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Hall
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent City officials attempting to solve postal delivery “We don’t deliver the mail,” said Mayor Scott Levin at the City Council meeting held Monday, July 19. “A lot of people have been calling City Hall with concerns about the sporadic delivery of the mail […]
Health Dept urges COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible adolescents before school starts; ‘Care Van’ coming to Elmhurst event on Saturday to vaccinate students
According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination data, 81 percent of eligible residents 12 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 65 percent are fully vaccinated. Additionally, 98 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have […]
District 205’s Schmidt presents update on construction; Underground storm water project at York delayed
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The July 13 meeting of the Elmhurst District 205 School Board featured a presentation from Todd Schmidt—the district’s director of buildings and grounds—with an update about construction projects. Schmidt’s presentation provided the estimated completion dates of several projects. He said the project to […]
Campbell addresses first School Board meeting; Discusses the district’s health plan; states in-person is ‘optimal learning environment’
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 13, which was the board’s first meeting since Dr. Keisha Campbell officially started as the district’s superintendent on July 1. Campbell gave a presentation about plans for the […]
