CHRIS FOX PHOTO The five members of Lombard’s 2021 Lilac Court received their tiaras at the Maple Street Chapel on March 15. Pictured left to right are: Princess Katherine Pettinger, Princess Emmie Sathy, Princess Lauren Huber, Princess Kendall Crackel and Princess Bella Walli. The Lombard Junior Women’s Club (LJWC) presented […]
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 25
JAMES W. IVERSEN James W. Iversen, Jr., age 75, of Lombard, died March 18, 2021, at his home. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 23, from Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094. […]
University creates new COVID-19 Relief Grant; Designed to help students affected by pandemic
Many universities have been praised for how well it has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were some teething issues when it came to online lessons, the crisis was extremely well managed. From sending students vital information about changes via SMS (Read More about how that’s possible here) to ensure […]
There from Day One…. Lifelong patron recalls original Addison library
One of the hardest parts of operating a library during a pandemic is the missed human connections. But as the Addison Public Library has adapted since COVID-19, staff are finding new ways to connect with patrons and help in any way they can. One such connection was with resident Catherine […]
Making Elmhurst University history
Kranz Forum on the Elmhurst University campus briefly became a foundry in December when Associate Professor of Art Dustan Creech and his sculpture students cast the Elmhurst University seal in bronze. The finished medallion will grace the hood over the fireplace in the Frick Center Founders Lounge.
RESPECT Elmhurst announces latest pledgors
From March 11 to March 19, the following people took the RESPECT Elmhurst pledge and agreed to act according to its mission. The Elmhurst Independent brings you the latest pledgors who include: Zaid Abdelsattar Cheryl Anne Paula Ciccarone Annice Coughlan Jimmy Crowley Pete Cruger Jennifer DeBosschere Daisy Dose Greg Gley […]
Many accuse Dulles Cleaners of racism; Neighbor condemns signs that reference ‘demonic Chinese influence’
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A business in downtown Elmhurst has taken a political stand – exercising his First Amendment Rights — and isn’t afraid to let the public know. Dulles Cleaners, owned by John Dulles, reportedly had a sign posted in the window of the dry-cleaning business […]
Breaking news at deadline… Moyer to depart D205 on March 31
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Monday, March 22 at about 2:30 p.m., the Independent received a communique from School District 205, authored by School Board President Kara Caforio, about Superintendent Dr. David Moyer “In January, Dr. Moyer announced that he would be leaving D205 at the end […]
District 205 approves in-person learning to begin Apr. 12; Some parents call for Moyer to be removed immediately
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on March 16 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Near the end of the meeting, board members voted unanimously to approve […]
Jeanne Tellefsen Kisner, 97
Jeanne Tellefsen Kisner passed away March 16, 2021, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Jr; loving mother of Karen (Eric) Schaudt, Glenn (Susan) Kisner, and the late Paul; proud grandmother of Julie (James) Christie, Erica (Matt) Ballard, Jonathan, Abby, and Christian (Del) Schaudt, and […]