STEVE SPODEN PHOTO A special historic photograph was made Aug. 1 by photographer Doug White during the celebration of Lombard’s sesquicentennial anniversary at the Lombard Historical Society Victorian Cottage. During the celebration’s ice cream social event, attendees were invited to gather on the front porch and lawn of the cottage […]
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Lombardian Speak Out—August 8
Here are a few comments from the SPEAK OUT section of the Aug. 8 edition. To see the complete list of comments, pick up a copy of this week’s paper. Hello. I read so much political negativity in Speak Out. It saddens me that both sides just side with their […]
Villa Park—Coming events—August 8
Friday, Aug. 9 Library holds LEGO® DUPLO® program for younger children The Villa Park Public Library is hosting a LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play session from 10-10:30 a.m. Children ages 2-5 and their adults can join in to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families. The library will […]
Lombardian—Coming events—August 8
Costa Howard to discuss environmental issues tonight State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is hosting an Environmental Issues Town Hall Meeting with the Illinois Environmental Council on tonight, Aug. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Glen Ellyn Police Department, located at 65 S. Park Blvd in Glen […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 8
BARBARA ANN BERMEA Barbara Ann Bermea, passed away on July 28, 2019, at the age of 86. Arrangements were provided by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Info: 630-832-4161. ROBERT W. CURTIS Robert W. Curtis, of Glendale Heights, passed away on July 30, 2019, at the age […]
8/8/19 Print Versions
Mary Theresa Herter Marion, 93
Mary Theresa Herter Marion, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late James Wootson Marion; loving mother of Zara Marion, Ellen (Stuart) Hardenburger, Carolyn (Robert) Keck and Rita (Ken) Lee; cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and aunt to many nieces and nephews. […]
Eldred Ellis Denny, 89
Eldred Ellis Denny—known to many as “Denny”—died peacefully at his home in Elmhurst on July 9, 2019, after living life to the fullest for 89 years. He was a “God, Country, and Family” kind of guy, known for his generous heart, great hugs, and hearty laugh. Eldred was a proud […]
Traffic stop yields 43 bags of suspect heroin
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to the Elmhurst Police Department, a routine traffic stop made on Wednesday, July 24 at about 5:30 p.m. resulted in a significant arrest for narcotics. During a patrol in the area of I-290 and Illinois Rte. 83, officers pulled over a […]
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Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Hall By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent City seeks update to Bicycle, Pedestrian Plan The City of Elmhurst has requested the firm of Civiltech Engineering of Itasca to update the City’s 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Civiltech submitted a proposal […]