State of the City address A few weeks ago, the Independent published a story about Mayor Steve Morley’s State of the City address that contained an error in one of his quotes. The story indicated that the Police and Firefighters pension funds were funded at 80%, but that was incorrect. […]
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Fans like the dunk
CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Willowbrook student section erupted to celebrate senior Everett Stubblefield’s dunk in the closing seconds of the Warriors’ Jan. 24 boys basketball game against Leyden. Stubblefield made six shots from 3-point range and scored 34 points to lead the Warriors to a 73-63 West Suburban Gold Conference […]
Winter Family Fest at Montini
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Montini Catholic High School held its annual Winter Family Fest at the school on Jan 26. Children and grandchildren of Montini alumni enjoyed arts and crafts, as well as face painting, along with snacks and hot chocolate. Children met Mal, Audrey and Evie (back row, left to […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—January 30
CATHERINE D. “KATY” BARTLETT Catherine D. “Katy” Bartlett, nee Delatorre, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Terri Bartlett, Edward (Carol) and David (Georgia). Cherished grandmother of Mary (Brian) Atinaja, Emily Bartlett, Katy Bartlett, Chadd (Terry Smith) […]
Council Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Hall
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Elmhurst City Council held its regular meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was held on Tuesday rather than Monday as usual to recognize the Dr. Martin Luther King Day holiday. • Mayor Steve Morley introduced […]
Anglewicz variance of 31.09% approved by City Council; Neighbors lend support; applicant frustrated with ‘deplorable’ treatment
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent During public forum of the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, about 12 neighbors of Mark & Rosie Anglewicz spoke in support of their request for a variance for an addition they plan to build onto their home. Rosie Anglewicz spoke […]
Marjorie Ann Sommers
The Lord called Marjorie Ann Sommers home on January 17, 2020. She was born March 1, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Walter and Lena (nee Heider) Voth. Marjorie attended schools in Texas and Arkansas before heading to Valparaiso University to study Biology. She met the love of her earthly […]
Linda Louise Zawada, 72
Linda Louise Zawada, 72, of Elmhurst, passed away on January 17, 2020, at the age of 72. She was born to parents Sophie, nee Schluntz, and Alfred Kuppinger in Chicago. Linda graduated from Lakeview High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of Illinois […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Thursday, Jan. 30 From 7-8 p.m., the Elmhurst Youth Commission and Thrive D205 invites parents and teens to a program entitled, “Legal Marijuana: What Does It Mean for Teens,” in the large meeting room at Elmhurst Public […]