NATIVIDAD GADEN Natividad “Naty” Gaden, 70 years old of Lombard, died on June 13, 2022. Prayer Service Thursday, June 23, at 9:30 a.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, thence proceeding to 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at Christ the King Church, 1501 S. Main St., Lombard. Interment […]
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A Juneteenth celebration
On Sunday, June 19, church and community members gathered on the First United Methodist Church lawn to celebrate Juneteenth with music, education, and guest speakers from the DuPage County NAACP, Patrick Watson and Michael Childress. In addition to listening to Jazz music and moving spirituals, participants could visit several education […]
Rock ‘N Wheels continues Thursday; Enjoy ‘Downpour,’ ‘Phat Kiss’ on Village Green
Addison’s Rock ‘N Wheels summer concert series continues Thursday, June 30 with Downpour, an AC-DC tribute band plus opener Phat Kiss, a tribute to the music of KISS, complete with costumes. Be sure to take a photo with Phat Kiss and share it on social media. Phat Kiss performs from […]
City, Special Kids Day plan family event; Offers chance to learn inner workings of city government
Save the date of Sunday, July 31 for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” which will take place from 12 noon – 4 p.m., at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. This new family event, designed for kids and adults with special needs and their families, is brought to you […]
‘Cue for a Cause seeks grill masters to compete; Bakers, grillers invited to register
Plans are in full swing for the 8th annual ‘Cue for a Cause benefitting the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, and the call is out for all backyard grill masters to come put their skills to the test. Food is tasted by a panel of judges, and contestants will be awarded […]
4 on the 4th packet pickup this weekend at Fleet Feet
“Back to normal” will be the theme at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, July 4, as the 17th Elmhurst Runners Club 4 on the 4th race commences on S. Prospect Ave., between Elmhurst University and Wilder Park. An Elmhurst Fourth of July tradition since 2005, the 4-mile race attracts participants from […]
Tom Cullerton sentenced to one year for embezzlement; Former state senator received salary, benefits from ghost union job
By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS A federal judge in Chicago handed down a one-year prison sentence June 21 for a former state senator who once chaired the Senate Labor Committee. Tom Cullerton, a Villa Park Democrat, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of embezzlement for receiving salary […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Have a happy and safe 4th of July Holiday from the Elmhurst Independent! Thursday, June 30 From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association presents Music at the Gazebo featuring the band Lake Effect. Info: springroad.com Monday, July 4 The Elmhurst Running […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Primary election night wraps up early in DuPage
Republican: Hart ousts DiCianni; garners almost 60% of vote for Board Chair Democratic: Willis bests challenger for Rep; Yoo, Chaplin, Garcia earn ballot spots By Dee Longfellow For The Independent Tuesday night wrapped up early with most of the races in DuPage County called, although unofficially, just after 11 […]
