John Ramon Fox was born in Oak Park, on February 11, 1991. He died suddenly on November 10, 2020 in Chicago. He was the cherished only child of Patricia Jordan Fox and Ramon Fox. He is survived by his parents, his fiancée Alexandria “Alex” Seydel, and many aunts, uncles, […]
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Two incidents involving handguns at hospital Hospital patient with stab wound found with handgun On Nov. 15, Brandon C. Perry, 28, of Maywood, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon on person or in a vehicle at Elmhurst Hospital at around 7:15 a.m. Police said a reporting officer […]
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 […]
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County announces a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
Odeum in Villa Park opens Monday, Nov. 23 In response to the exponential spread of COVID-19 cases and the increased need for testing, the DuPage County Health Department is announcing the addition of a second community-based drive-thru testing site to provide additional testing resources in DuPage County. The additional COVID-19 […]
Veterans Day ceremony
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2801 held its annual Veterans Day observance on Nov. 11. The speakers included Jim Blankshain (pictured), the post’s commander. Blankshain noted how people frequently thank him for his military service. “My response is usually, ‘I’m an American, and I […]
Veterans are not forgotten
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Honor Flight Chicago is grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but volunteers have not forgotten our veterans, such as Vietnam veteran and Lombard resident Robert Daehnke (center photo), who received a yard sign honoring his service. Co-Director Doug Meffley said, however, that the signs are not a substitute […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—November 19
MARY LANDEM Mary Landem, age 92, of Lombard, died Nov. 14, 2020, at her home. All services are private. Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094. MARK H. STEINER Mark H. Steiner, age 68 of Lombard. Loving husband of Darlene Steiner, nee Flasza; […]
Pedestrian killed by train in downtown Elmhurst
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Late Wednesday evening, the Independent learned that a pedestrian had been struck and killed by a Metra train at No. Haven Rd. near E. Park Ave. at about 6 p.m. Traffic in downtown Elmhurst was rerouted during the incident. Inbound and outbound trains […]
Top Crime News
Shell casing found after loud noise; Neighbor finds possible bullet hole in siding Suspicious circumstances were report on Nov. 8, when police said in the 600 block of Berkley at around 6:27 p.m., a .380 shell casing was found in the street. Residents stated they heard a loud bang which […]
