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 […]
Other News
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 […]
Addison Trail alumnus publishes children’s book
Ozee praises AT teachers especially Laschinski Author and Addison Trail alumnus Aaron Ozee (class of 2014) recently released his new children’s book, which was published on June 24 through several forms of media. “Regulus” tells the story of three tiny mice, who represent innocence and youth, as they cross paths […]
NEDSRA has a ‘PAWsitive’ experience at Addison Library
Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA)’s summer campers and counselors visited Addison Public Library on Tuesday, July 25 for an extra special experience. Through a partnership between the library and the PAWsitive Therapy Troupe, campers were able to read with a registered therapy dog named Anela. NEDSRA campers have taken […]
Bond set at $2 million for woman accused of setting fire to Roselle townhome
Berlin praises Elmhurst Detective Torza for help with investigation DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Roselle Chief of Police Steve Herron announced that bond has been set for an Elgin woman accused of setting fire to a Roselle Townhouse and attacking one of the occupants of the […]