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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—May 20
ALICE MARIE BUDZYN Alice Marie “Dolly” Budzyn died on Saturday, May 15, 2021. A 50-year resident of Lombard. Born on July 22, 1942, Dolly was the daughter of the late Alice Cunningham and the late Robert Cunningham, beloved wife of late Edwin Budzyn; loving mother of Edwina (Bruce) Snyder, Adam […]
One dead in officer-involved shooting in Villa Park
According to Villa Park police, at around 2:06 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to a call of a person with a gun in the 200 block of E. Kenilworth. Upon arrival, police said officers encountered a person with a gun which led to an officer-involved shooting. Life-saving measures began immediately […]
Death investigation at Eldridge Park in Elmhurst continues
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Elmhurst Police responded to Eldridge Park for a report of a deceased individual in the lagoon. Upon arrival, Elmhurst Police Officers spoke with an Elmhurst Park District employee who related that while mowing grass in the park, they observed what […]
Superior Ambulance celebrates EMS Week; Company salutes those who provide emergency medical services
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Superior Ambulance Services is celebrating its own emergency medical services staff for EMS Week. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are required on all ambulance calls and Superior management wanted to show appreciation to those who work in this career and face uncertain circumstances on […]
AT’s McSweeney to perform at state theatre festival
Addison Trail Theatre Director and English teacher Anna McSweeney recently stepped onto the other side of the stage by performing in the Illinois High School Theatre Festival (IHSTF) production of “The Fan” performed May 14 to 16. This is a benefit performance featuring Illinois teachers to raise funds in support […]
Live networking returns!
While face-to-face networking events have taken a backseat, thanks COVID-19, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI) has done as much as possible to continue regular programs. Throughout April and continuing into May, the ECCI has held informal gatherings at various ECCI-member restaurants and bars for its members on […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. There were no public […]
Person charged in Elmhurst University incident; Student admits making false report, never saw anyone with gun
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent In its May 6 issue, the Elmhurst Independent reported on an incident that took place on the campus of Elmhurst University on Wednesday, April 28. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that day, the Elmhurst Police Department responded to a call that a man was […]