In the Nov. 6 general election, voters in the Lombardian and Independent readership area will find the following federal, state and county races, as well as a township ballot question and propositions on the ballot: Editor’s note: Candidates running unopposed are not listed. Congressional Representative in Congress, 6th District […]
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11/1/18 Print Versions
The Independent’s Election Watch; Presenting the candidates for DuPage County Board in District #1
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent The League of Women Voters posed five questions to the candidates for County Board in Districts #1 and #2. The Independent presents the replies to three of those questions. Some replies have been edited for length. Q-1. According to Forbes Magazine (7/25/17 […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Oct. 27 Art Museum program on Bauhaus design From 1-3 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum is holding a panel discussion in conjunction with The McCormick House and the Bauhaus Dream of Pre-Fabricated Homes. Panelists will discuss the […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Assault, battery Oct. 16 A victim in the […]
Virlyn W. Walter, 93
Virlyn W. Walter, of Lombard, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Betty; loving father of Steven (Janis), Donald and Russell (Rosemary); cherished grandfather of Laura, Sara, Karen and Susie; proud great grandfather of 7; brother of Raymond. Virlyn was a WWII Air […]
Edwin E. Sprandel, 92
Edwin E. Sprandel, of Elmhurst, formerly of Oak Park, passed away recently at the age of 92. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII and Korea. Beloved husband of the late Susan E., nee Simpson; fond father of Susan (Steven) Shaffer, James (Kathleen) Sprandel and Paul […]
Thomas C. Russell, 84
Thomas C. Russell, of Elmhurst, formerly of Joliet, passed away recently at the age of 84. He was a veteran of USAF, a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School, class of 1952, and University of Notre Dame class of 1956. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Fr. McDonald […]
Linda A. Kurzawa
Longtime President of DuPage County Board of Health Last week, Executive Director Karen Ayala and members of the DuPage County Board of Health announced the passing of Linda A. Kurzawa. Kurzawa dedicated her time and energy to serving the residents of DuPage County for more than 30 years. Known as […]
Timothy Christian nets 25-8 season record
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team lost 20-25, 27-25, 25-17 to Chicago Christian in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division match. The Trojans finished the regular season 25-8 overall and 5-2 in MSC Blue play. Campbell Marshall led the Trojans with 28 assists, two kills and […]