Gertrude M. Ewert, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 22, 2021 in Naperville at the age of 93. She was born Sept. 26, 1927 in Chicago to Emil and Marie (nee Mielke) Donisch. Gertrude is survived by her children Kathy (Jim Sears) Ewert, Carolyn (John) Slone, and Richard (Vanessa […]
Elmhurst News
Ruth Starshak Martin, 93
Ruth Starshak Martin, a 64-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. A lifelong devoted volunteer, Ruth held leadership positions with countless charities and organizations throughout her life. For her alma-mater, Mount Mary University (’50), she served on the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees, […]
Tracey Ann Ward, 49
Tracey Ann Ward, nee Mulvey, passed away after a short illness at the age of 49. Tracey was a graduate of York High School and she attended Marquette University before her position in the office for Plumbers Union Local 130. Tracey was the beloved mother of Donald J. “Donny” Ward; […]
Lois M. Mueller, 93
Lois M. Mueller, nee Sherman, of Bartlett, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Herbert. Loving mother of Denise (Doug) Erzinger, Debra (Dave) Potts, David (LeeAnn) Mueller and the late Sharon (Ron) Moraco. Dear grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of four and great-great-grandmother of […]
Top Crime News
Suspicious vehicle tries to entice juvenile into car On July 16, suspicious circumstances were reported after an officer met with a complainant in the 400 block of N. Evergreen at 6:15 p.m. who reported that an unknown suspect driving a silver pickup truck pulled up next to his juvenile son […]
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 […]
History Museum’s research library renamed for benefactors; Request includes bequest of $150,000 for museum
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A report was adopted by the Elmhurst City Council at its meeting on Monday, July 19, recommended by the Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee, for a request to rename the Elmhurst History Museum’s research library as the “John and Katherine Burgin Research […]
Council Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Hall
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent City officials attempting to solve postal delivery “We don’t deliver the mail,” said Mayor Scott Levin at the City Council meeting held Monday, July 19. “A lot of people have been calling City Hall with concerns about the sporadic delivery of the mail […]
Health Dept urges COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible adolescents before school starts; ‘Care Van’ coming to Elmhurst event on Saturday to vaccinate students
According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination data, 81 percent of eligible residents 12 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 65 percent are fully vaccinated. Additionally, 98 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have […]
District 205’s Schmidt presents update on construction; Underground storm water project at York delayed
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The July 13 meeting of the Elmhurst District 205 School Board featured a presentation from Todd Schmidt—the district’s director of buildings and grounds—with an update about construction projects. Schmidt’s presentation provided the estimated completion dates of several projects. He said the project to […]
