Patricia G. Haidle, a longtime resident of Elmhurst passed away February 4, 2021 at the age of 88. She was a longtime member and volunteer of Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Russell F. Haidle (2014); loving mother of Nancy Haidle, David (Donna) Haidle and […]
Other News
Robert Kevin Callahan, 66
Robert Kevin Callahan, native of Chicago, currently of Elmhurst; died peacefully at home with his family by his side at the age of 66; beloved husband of Linda, nee Mangieri; loving father of Kevin (Caroline) Callahan, Lawrence Knott and Mary Ann Knott; cherished grandfather of Dominick, George and Cara Rose; […]
Mary Catherine “Kay” Revane, 98
Mary Catherine “Kay” Revane, nee O’Donohue, age 98, longtime resident of Elmhurst and active parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish; former employee of Elmhurst College in the Library and Media Center; beloved wife of the late Thomas J; loving mother of Thomas, Brian (Sandra), Joseph, Kathleen (Donald) Gidcumb, Nancy (Michael) Brook, […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Upcoming events will be published, whether they are virtual or in person Please remember to be safe at live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining social distance. If your club or organization is gathering during this time, live OR virtually, […]
Top Crime News
Store employee battered trying to halt theft suspects On Jan. 30, assault and battery were reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 4:27 p.m. Police arrived on the scene for the report of a battery that just occurred. The complainant stated she was battered […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
2/11/21 Print Versions
Former Villa Park resident turns 100
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Marianne Kolak, who lived in Villa Park for more than 60 years, celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, Jan. 29. Kolak and her late husband George moved to Villa Park in 1951. They have six daughters, all of whom graduated from Willowbrook High School. Kolak has lived […]
‘Digging’ the weather
JANE CHARMELO PHOTOS After a morning of eLearning, these high school students took advantage of the snow to build a tunnel near Park View Elementary School. According to Village of Lombard Public Works Director Carl Goldsmith, the total snowfall from the events of Jan. 25-26 and Jan. 30-31 was over […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—February 4
CRAIG ANTHONY BIRDWELL Craig Anthony Birdwell, 38, passed away in the early morning hours of January 14, 2021 after complications from the Sugar Toxin that led to a career long battle with the infamous criminal known as Type 1 Diabetes. Civilians will recognize him as Rockman and thank him for […]
