JOHN W. COOPER John W. Cooper, age 92, of Lombard, died October 21 at his home. John was the beloved husband of Donna M. nee Urie, whom he married in 1959; loving father of Ann (John) Gieser of Carol Stream and Michael (Kimberly) of Wheaton; fond grandfather of Donna Gieser […]
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A new chapter begins at the library
CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Villa Park Public Library held a grand re-opening ceremony on Oct. 19 to mark the completion of the recent addition and renovation project. In April of 2017, voters approved a $10.6 million bond referendum to expand and renovate the library, which is located at 305 S. […]
‘Tis the season for the Lombard Christmas Mart
MIKE SANDROLINI PHOTO The holidays and Christmas are just around the corner, so make sure you don’t miss the annual Lombard Christmas Mart from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, Visitors can travel between seven locations to shop for art, holiday foods, vintage items and gifts with well […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—October 24
WILLIAM E. ARENSON William E. Arenson passed away on October 16, 2019 at the age of 99. He was a U.S. Army Major WWII veteran. Beloved husband of Violet. Loving father of Michael, William, Raymond, Steven (Karen), Andrea (Jeff) Liebrenz and the late Judith Lackner. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Lindsey, […]
Vandalism incident at Elmhurst College under investigation
Campus closed on Oct. 28, 29 Elmhurst police are investigating an incident of graffiti that was discovered in a women’s restroom stall in the campus library on Sunday, Oct. 27, after 10 p.m. Police do not believe the incident constitutes a credible threat. However, the College takes these incidents seriously […]
Inaugural “Art in Bloom” to be featured at ECPA Spotlight Gala
The first-ever “Art in Bloom” display will be a central feature at this year’s Spotlight Gala, benefiting Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) to be held Saturday, Nov. 9 from 7-11 p.m. at the Elmhurst Art Museum. “We are thrilled to add a unique flair to this wonderful evening,” said […]
U.S. Senator, Presidential candidate Cory Booker visits Elmhurst
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent S. Senator Cory Booker, Democratic Candidate for President of the United States, came to visit Elmhurst last week to meet and greet friends he had known since his college days at Stanford University, where he graduated in 1991. Cory Anthony Booker is […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! York Drama to perform Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night Thursday, Oct. 24 Friday, Oct. 25 Saturday, Oct. 26 Sunday, Oct. 27 On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, curtain time is 7:30 p.m.; on Sunday, curtain is at 2 p.m. Tickets […]
