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Christmas kick at Willowbrook
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook High School’s dance team performed its Christmas kick routine during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game on Dec. 20. The members of Willowbrook’s dance program have performed their Christmas kick routine to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,” annually for 20 years. […]
Cookies and Carols concert at Glenbard East
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Glenbard East High School’s music department held its annual Cookies and Carols concert recently in the foyer outside of Biester Auditorium. The Dec. 19 concert included performances from the Sorella Singers, DeCrescenDudes, the Madrigal Singers and the Honors Strings Ensemble. Members of the Madrigal Singers are shown […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—December 26
VELMA FINCH Velma Ruth Finch, nee Barker, age 87, of Lombard, died Dec. 21 at her home. All services are private. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information. CLIFFORD KNAFF Clifford “Jim” Knaff, age 92, of Florida, formerly of Lombard, died Dec. 22. Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, […]
Police investigate armed robbery at Butterfield gas station
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a release from the City of Elmhurst, police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the Shell gas station located at 301 W. Butterfield Road, on December 31, 2019 at approximately 5:45 a.m. An employee was inside the […]
Jean M. Turner, 90
Jean M. Turner, long-time resident of Elmhurst, and former resident of Decatur, passed away recently at the age of 90. She was born May 11, 1929 in Normal, Ill. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Richard C. Turner who passed away in 2001. Jean and Richard were married […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Happy New Year from the Elmhurst Independent ———————————- Saturday, Jan. 4 From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ages 5 thru adult are invited to Lizzadro Museum, 1220 Kensington Rd. Oak Brook, for Dinosaur Day, held annually […]
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 […]
City explains finalized IGA with School District 205
Last week, the Independent brought you the news that the City of Elmhurst had finalized and signed an intergovernmental agreement with School District 205. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, they issued the following release: The City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education have announced that […]
Arrest made in Elmhurst home burglary; Infant’s remains released to parents following bond hearing
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Last week, the Independent reported on a residential burglary that took place on the 200 block of No. Melrose on Tuesday, Dec. 10. At that time, it was reported that the offender had removed collector’s coins and the cremated remains of a […]