By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The following actions took place at the Elmhurst City Council meeting held on Monday, Aug. 5. • Three aldermen—Michael Bram (3rd Ward), Karen Sienko (2nd) and Rex Irby (7th)—have requested that the City’s historical preservation ordinance be reviewed, along with the historical […]
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Pick of the week: Saturday, Aug. 17 Senior Conversation with Mayor Scott Levin Attention seniors! At 10 a.m., there will be Senior Community Conversation held at City Hall, hosted by Mayor Scott Levin. Includes valuable information about Elmhurst ALERTS, transportation updates, and essential safety tips from the Elmhurst Fire […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Walker: Stationed on Vietnam’s southeast corner
By Mark Splitstone Editor’s note: This story is reprinted with permission from Honor Flight Chicago. Bob Walker’s father was a career Navy man who served on a minesweeper clearing obstacles before D-Day and then spent the days after the invasion recovering bodies and parts of bodies from the water. Bob […]
‘It was educational, adventurous and emotional’
Lombard resident Michiels takes part in Honor Flight Chicago trip to Washington to honor veterans By Mike Sandrolini Lombardian staff reporter Honor Flight Chicago (HFC), a 501(c) 3 organization founded in 2008, is part of a network of Honor Flight hubs throughout the country. It recognizes senior war veterans by […]
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Lombard police report—August 8
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES The Lombard 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 […]
City Council revises neighborhood sidewalk policy; Property owners’ contribution reduced; City-wide sidewalk plan in works
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT “The benefits of public sidewalks are many. The most important benefit [is] the safety of our citizens. Sidewalks also improve aesthetics, curb appeal and walkability.” This is a quote from a report by the Public Works and Buildings (PWB) Committee to […]
‘Cue for a Cause takes place Sept. 1; The deadline to register is Aug. 19
Registration for competitors is open for the annual ‘Cue for a Cause barbecue competition. Barbecue enthusiasts of all levels are invited to see how their smoked rib and chicken techniques stack up against other backyard grill masters. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of what has become a Labor Day weekend […]
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Sunday, Aug. 11 From 2-3 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents “Little Orphan Annie: Politics in the Funny Pages” in the museum’s Education Center. Amidst the backdrop of World War II, comic strip creator and Lombardian Harold Gray utilized his “Little Orphan Annie” comic strips to depict Annie’s unwavering support […]
