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Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., to hear about the ballot initiative for Community Unit School District 205. Associate Superintendent Mary Henderson and Executive Director of Communications, Bev Redmond will explain the […]
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Independent was able to sit down for one of the final committee meetings of the York Alumni Association as they finished off the plans for the upcoming Centennial Celebration of the high school’s 100th anniversary. In a recent issue of the […]
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced on Friday, Sept. 14, that an Elmhurst man has been charged with Unauthorized Video Recording, a Class 3 Felony, for allegedly videotaping a 17-year-old girl at an Elmhurst residence. Alberto Garcia, 34, of 989 No. York Road, appeared in Bond Court this […]
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Kiwanis Club of Lombard members will be stationed all around Lombard Thursday, Sept. 27, through Saturday, Sept. 29, distributing peanuts and accepting donations during their annual Kiwanis Peanut Days fundraiser. Club representatives Jim Bohan, David Brown and Stephanie Schiszik (pictured left to right) are asking for your […]
A celebration of life memorial service will be held in October for Dr. Ivan E. Frick, the 11th president of Elmhurst College. Dr. Frick passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, in Lancaster, Pa, at the age of 90. With his wife Ruth, Dr. Frick served the College from 1971 until […]
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Mattress sale fundraiser Sept. 22 The Glenbard East Music Association is gearing up for its sixth annual mattress sale fundraiser, which will benefit the high school’s music programs and students. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the school […]
Dr. Ivan E. Frick, 90, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of Elmhurst, died on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Willow Valley Communities. Born in New Providence, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles G. and Lillie M. Frick. He was married to the late Ruth H. Frick for […]
Sunday, Sept. 23 From 2-4 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents “Rollerspeak and a Pop-Up Exhibit with James Turner, a founder of the National Roller Skating Museum in Lincoln, Nebr., and co-author of The History of Roller Skating (1997). At the History Museum’s Education Center at 120 E. Park, Turner […]
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded 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. Criminal damage, criminal defacement Sept. 6-Sept. […]
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York football team lost to perennial state power Glenbard West by a 45-24 count. York dropped to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in West Sub-urban Conference Silver Di-vision play in a game played at Clarence D. East Field in Elmhurst. Glenbard West led 14-0 after the […]
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT The IC Catholic Prep football team remained undefeated after a close 21-20 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division win against Bishop McNamara in Elmhurst. The win put the Knights at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in MSC Blue action. Quarterback Khalil Saunders completed 15 of 19 passes for […]
Here’s what’s happening at the Elmhurst Park District By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on September 10 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. All seven board members attended the meeting, with Commissioner Doug Ennis […]
Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., to hear about the ballot initiative for Community Unit School District 205. Associate Superintendent Mary Henderson and Executive Director of Communications, Bev Redmond will explain the […]
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Independent was able to sit down for one of the final committee meetings of the York Alumni Association as they finished off the plans for the upcoming Centennial Celebration of the high school’s 100th anniversary. In a recent issue of the […]
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced on Friday, Sept. 14, that an Elmhurst man has been charged with Unauthorized Video Recording, a Class 3 Felony, for allegedly videotaping a 17-year-old girl at an Elmhurst residence. Alberto Garcia, 34, of 989 No. York Road, appeared in Bond Court this […]
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Kiwanis Club of Lombard members will be stationed all around Lombard Thursday, Sept. 27, through Saturday, Sept. 29, distributing peanuts and accepting donations during their annual Kiwanis Peanut Days fundraiser. Club representatives Jim Bohan, David Brown and Stephanie Schiszik (pictured left to right) are asking for your […]
