ROSEMARIE ANDERSON Rosemarie Anderson (née Albers), age 97, of Lombard (formerly Villa Park), passed away on 1/31/2022. Beloved wife and best friend for 64 wonderful years of the late Richard J.; dear mother of William (Susan), Brian (Cynthia), and Craig (Francine). Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Fond […]
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Two at Artis Senior Living connect for kidney transplant; Donna Germann, Robyn McCracken tell their story
Donna Germann is a wife, mother of a son and daughter, and the senior executive director at Artis Senior Living in Elmhurst. Donna joined Artis Senior Living in 2018 with a passion for senior living that stems from her own experience with her parents. “The time I spent with them […]
Addison police launch Crime-Free Multi-Housing program; Officials work to empower property owners
Twelve Addison rental property owners attended a class on Saturday, Feb. 5 as officials from the village’s Police Department educated owners on how to make their properties safer and more desirable for residents. Addison’s Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program, part of the Police Department’s Community Response Unit, began in 2009 with the […]
Local teacher’s book named Book of the Year by CWA; Shares story of ‘the rogue Rockefeller McCormick’
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Andrea Friederici Ross is a librarian at Salt Creek School in Elmhurst, a seemingly simple means of gainful employment. But behind the scenes, Ross has been telling the story of an incredible woman in history who made significant contributions to the City of […]
ICCP joins Girls Catholic Athletic Conference; One of four schools to join Chicago League
The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) and the Chicago Catholic League (CCL) announced the addition of four new schools — Rosary High School in Aurora, Aurora Central Catholic High School in Aurora, St. Francis High School in Wheaton, and IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) in Elmhurst. The GCAC is welcoming all […]
Mazzochi hosts experts on latest COVID-19 developments, policies, testing information
State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is hosting local experts to present information on the latest with COVID-19 and how we can move beyond it. The online webinar will take place via zoom on February 17th at 6pm. “COVID is going to become a part of everyday life,” Rep. Mazzochi said. […]
Masks remain hot topic at District 205 Board meeting; Board approves $2.4 million purchase of 435 W. Fullerton
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board members Karen Stuefen and Courtenae Trautmann were absent from the meeting. Public forum draws 27 participants The […]
Bertram “Bert” E. Bates, 96
Bertram “Bert” E. Bates, a longtime resident of Elmhurst and a proud WWII Army Air Force veteran, passed away February 11, 2022 at the age of 96. Loving husband of 70 years to Jane B. Bates; loving father of Susan (the late Robert) Huntley and William S. Bates; special former […]
Jane Davis Richbell
Jane Davis Richbell, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Jack P. Richbell. Loving daughter of the late Bert and Edythe Davis, Special friend of Zoe Vito and John Langer. Funeral services were held Tuesday Feb 15 at Westchester Community Church, 1840 […]
Arthur A. Kube, 77
Arthur A. Kube, age 77, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Chicago and Park Ridge, active member of the Corvette Club at the Pitt Stop in Berwyn, planning their events and road trips; collector of cars and antique armaments from the medieval time period; Facility planner for Lucent Techologies in Lisle and […]
