Genevieve M. Venchus, a longtime resident of Lombard, passed away recently at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Venchus.Loving mother of Michael (Lillian), Alice (Alan) Carlson, Margery (James) Blecha, Thaddeus (Lea), David (Susan), Terrence (Jane), Thomas (Sharon), Gregory (Marilyn) and the late Mark (late Kathi) and […]
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DuPage, Kane, Will, McHenry and Lake Counties File Complaints in Illinois Against Manufacturers of Prescription Opioid Painkillers
On Tuesday, Dec. 26, it was learned that the Illinois Counties of DuPage, Kane, Will, and McHenry are filing lawsuits against some of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical companies and physicians over the aggressive and fraudulent marketing of prescription opioid painkillers. This drug epidemic is being fought by countless Illinois families […]
Incident of car theft nets eight arrests
Suspects crash into another vehicle while attempting to flee By Dee Longfellow Late Wednesday afternoon, we learned that eight people had been taken into custody by the Police after an incident of auto theft and by a hit-and-run accident. According to Police Chief Michael Ruth, there were two separate pursuits […]
Victory Meat & Seafood opens
Latest venture for Tony Gambino who owns HB Jones, Doc’s Victory Pub By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Victory Meat & Seafood, a neighborhood steak and seafood restaurant has opened its doors at 116 No. York St. in downtown Elmhurst. It is the latest restaurant venture by Elmhurst resident […]
For second time, ZPC votes down nursing facility proposed on Fremont
Vote comes down to 4-4; Mushow abstains By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent It was a meeting of the Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission that offered a public forum, even though none of the testimony was able to be further considered for the topic at hand. Still, six people […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are re-minded 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 Dec. 15 Paul Cirone, 56, of […]
Scorza playing well for Addison Trail girls basketball team
Blazers in midst of Lisle tournament. By Mike Miazga Correspondent One key bright spot for the Addison Trail girls basketball team has been the play of senior Nicci Scorza. Scorza, through late last week, was averaging 12.5 points per game to go with 8.5 rebounds per contest. “Nicci is playing […]
Fenton girls basketball team wins pair of games
Fenton girls basketball team wins pair of games Benbow continues to star for Bison; Records triple-double against ICCP. By Mike Miazga Correspondent There was even more positive news recently for the Fenton girls basketball team. The Bison recorded a pair of victories to move their overall record to 4-7. Fenton […]
Willowbrook boys basketball team defeats pair of conference opponents
Warriors headed into holiday tournament with 6-1 mark. By Mike Miazga Correspondent After a tough overtime loss in Maywood to Proviso East, the Willowbrook boys basketball team righted the ship in a hurry. The Warriors recorded recent West Suburban Conference Gold Division wins against Addison Trail and Hinsdale South. The […]
IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team scores road win at Illiana Christian
Meurer leads the way with 17 points. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team had all its rostered players available for the first time this season in a recent contest and the results were overwhelmingly positive. The Knights headed to the far south suburbs where they […]