More than 100 local and regional employers are looking to hire DuPage County residents at Villa Park Democrat Tom Cullerton’s Fifth Annual Job Fair. Cullerton is working with a number of area chambers of commerce and the Illinois Department of Employment Security to make this year’s job fair his largest […]
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IC Catholic Prep to host special fantasy football event
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep football program will host a fantasy football training camp with Matt Bowen on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 7-10 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst. The event will be led by ESPN analyst and former football player Bowen, who is […]
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Health Department Promotes World Breastfeeding Week
The DuPage County Health Department will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, with the theme “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together,” to remind residents that breastfeeding is the normal and expected way to feed all babies, with numerous benefits to both babies and mothers. “An important goal to achieve optimal health in our […]
Rosemary A. Donovan, 89
Rosemary A. Donovan, nee Newell, of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Daniel (Judy), Mary Lou Dunkovich, James (Kathy), Tom Donovan the late Carol Anne Coomans and Susan (Terry) Kane, dear grandmother of […]
John E. Tuzak, 26
Memorial Visitation Thursday John E. Tuzak, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 26. He was the dear son of Tom Jr. and Jean; brother of Renee; grandson of Lena (the late Thomas Sr.) Tuzak and the late Edward (Marcella) Duklewski; nephew of many aunts and uncles; cousin […]
DuPage County addresses mental illness in community, jail
The DuPage County Health Department and DuPage Health Coalition recently hosted a workshop to develop integrated strategies to effectively identify and respond to the needs of justice-involved adults with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Key administrators, staff, and advocates from mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice agencies participated […]
City plans to replace water meters
New units offer fixed base meter reading system, leak detection By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent For several weeks, the Public Works and Buildings Committee has been discussing infrastructure improvements that would decrease the amount of wasted water, or Unaccounted For Water (UFW), with the City’s water system. With […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Aug. 5 — Park District hosts Kite Fest From 11 a.m.-2 p.m., the Elmhurst Park District’s will hold its annual Kite Fest in Berens Park, where the skies will be alive with kite stunts and tricks done by […]
News Briefs…
EEH names new director of thoracic surgery Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran has been appointed System Medical Director of Thoracic Surgery for Edward-Elmhurst Health. Dr. Vigneswaran is currently accepting new patients on the campus of Elmhurst Hospital, West Medical Office Building, 133 Brush Hill Rd., Suite 200. A pioneer in the field […]