Suzanne Margaret Smith, nee Noonan, of Elmhurst; beloved wife of John F. “Jack” Smith; loving sister of Patricia, George (Maryann), Daniel (Dorene), and Michael (Pat) Noonan; treasured sister-in-law of Philip Smith and the late James (Bernadette) and the late Al Smith; cherished and caring aunt, cousin and friend of many; […]
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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 […]
Top Crime News
Suspicious circumstances reported at bank The complainants, employees at a bank in the 400 block of W. Lake, told police that on Jan. 31, a suspect entered the bank and inquired about how much it would be to open a savings account. The subject got upset when he was told […]
Community reacts as Coronavirus threatens nation; Governor makes call to close bars, restaurants
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent News updates about the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been changing almost hourly, making your weekly newspaper behind the times before the presses even stop rolling. What started as a mild threat heard on the news has now escalated to what could well be an illness […]
Special meeting to discuss potential civil emergency plans to COVID-19; Action gives mayor temporary emergency executive powers
In a proactive response to COVID-19, Mayor Steve Morley along with three aldermen have called a special meeting to discuss potential civil emergency declaration plans. Although the regular City Council meeting was cancelled, a special meeting was held on Monday, March 16, at which City officials were to discuss an […]
An extraordinary time
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook High School, like all other K-12 public and private schools in Illinois, is closed this week (March 16-20) and next week (March 23-27) because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All school-related activities and events at Willowbrook have been suspended until further notice. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on […]
Lombard deals with reality of coronavirus (COVID-19)
MIKE SANDROLINI PHOTO Signs like this one at the Target store in Lombard, limiting customers to specific amounts of items such as disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizers and hand and face wipes, were common in stores throughout the village as customers stocked up on disinfectants, toilet paper and cleaning supplies in […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 19
DENNIS C. KEATING Dennis C. Keating, of Downers Grove, a former longtime resident of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 84. Beloved husband of JoAnn. Loving father of Denise (Mark) Pondelicek, Gale (Don) Hackl, Ken (Debra) and Dave (Laurie). Cherished grandfather of 12. Great grandfather of 13. […]
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Your local Primary Election Coverage
Not surprising, DuPage voter turnout is low; D45 School referendum passes By Dee Longfellow For The Independent/VP Review With the public huddling indoors to avoid any contact with the COVID19 Coronavirus, it is no surprise voter turnout was low on Tuesday, March 17 for the Primary Election. As of noon […]