On Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, Susan Diana Vaisnoras, loving wife and mother of three sons, passed away at the age of 80. Sue was born on Dec. 10, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Phyllis Johnson. She was raised in Elmhurst and studied art at the Art Institute […]
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Four charged with attempted murder in Addison shooting
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced that four Cook County men have each been charged with two counts of attempted murder (Class X felony) following a Feb. 16 shooting in Addison. Brandon Pichardo, 23, of Bridgeview; Damian Gonzales, 24, of Chicago; […]
A star falls from Elmhurst’s crown
Larry Fricke passes away just shy of 98 years By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Lawrence Paul “Larry” Fricke of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly a 38-year Elmhurst resident, passed away on Feb. 2, 2023, one month before his 98th birthday. He was born on March 2, 1925, in Monroe, Ind., […]
Chicago Immigrant Orchestra brings a vibrant world music experience; History Museum hosts concert at University’s Hammerschmidt Chapel
When it comes to creating vibrant concert experiences with an international flair, the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra is second to none for evoking sounds that span the globe and come together in interesting and harmonious ways. This special blend of world music will be on display when the Elmhurst History Museum […]
Four charged with attempted murder in Addison shooting
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced that four Cook County men have each been charged with two counts of attempted murder (Class X felony) following a Feb. 16 shooting in Addison. Brandon Pichardo, 23, of Bridgeview; Damian Gonzales, 24, of Chicago; […]
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—February 16
MAVIS KECK BERGERON Mavis Keck Bergeron, Thomson, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 24, 2023. The youngest of twelve children, Mavis was born on August 13, 1933, at her grandmother’s home in Washburn, North Dakota, and grew up on her family’s farm just East […]
Willowbrook student accused of making threats directed at school
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that a male Willowbrook High School student who is out-placed for a portion of the school day to Menta Academy Midway in Chicago, has been charged with two counts of disorderly conduct (Class 4 felony) […]
ESO to present “To A New World” concert; Alltop highlights famous compositions inspired by early America
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will present To A New World on Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at ESO’s home venue, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The program features classic works by Coleridge-Taylor, Dvořák, and Tchaikovsky and includes guest musicians, cellist Jean Hatmaker and violinist Isabel Chen, the 2021 Stanger […]