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Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Thursday, Feb. 13 Next Stop Elmhurst: Exploring railroads at EHM At 3 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents a new Throwback Thursday lecture by exhibits curator Dan Bartlett, who will talk about the earliest history of the Galena […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Carol Jean Coate, 88

Carol Jean Coate passed away January 26, 2020 at Michaelson Health Care Center in Batavia at the age of 88. Devoted daughter of the late Jeannette (nee Fosdyke) and the late Harry B. Coate.  Carol received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College and went on to receive a Master’s degree […]

Villa Park News

Conference champion

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Sophomore Bella Naumovsky (center) of the Willowbrook girls gymnastics team won the first-place medal in the uneven bars competition during the West Suburban Gold Conference Meet, which took place on Feb. 1 in Villa Park. Naumovsky, who is pictured on the awards stand, won the uneven bars […]

Lombard News

A crazy day at St. Pius X School

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Lombard’s St. Pius X School’s recent celebration of Catholic Schools Week included Crazy Hat and Sock Day on Jan. 30. The week’s special events at the school also included the Wheel of Wisdom—a trivia game for students. Friday, Jan. 31, was Break the Rules Day; students could […]

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Top Crime News

  15 incidents  involving unlocked vehicles  The Elmhurst Police Department reported that 15 incidents of suspects either entering an unlocked vehicle or stealing items after entering an unlocked vehicle were reported between Jan. 26 and Jan. 28. • In the 1000 block of S. Saylor, a victim told police that […]

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School Board Capsules

Here’s what’s happening at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Jan. 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Two board members-Christopher Kocinski and Courtenae Trautmann-were absent from the meeting. New synthetic […]

Elmhurst News Events

Community Calendar

Saturday, Feb. 8  • At 10:30 a.m., Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, now located at 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook, offers “Start Your Rockin’ Collection” for youth 5 to 10 years of age. Create your personalized rock collection. Bring our own egg carton to repurpose into a collection box. […]