On Wednesday, June 21, a Chicago-based real estate investment and asset management firm known as Focus Healthcare Partners LLC announced its acquisition of Lexington Square Senior Living in Elmhurst. The senior living community will be rebranded as The Roosevelt at Salt Creek and converted from an entrance-fee buy-in model to […]
Elmhurst News
Melvin “Mel” Militell, 86
Melvin “Mel” Militell, resident of Sterling, formerly Plainfield and Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 86. A very proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps; beloved husband of 61 years to Diane Militell; loving father of Tracy Militell (Dave); Leanne (Dave) Mueller and John Militell; proud Papa of […]
Gary L. Skoog, 76
Gary L. Skoog, of Elmhurst, passed away at home on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family. He was born January 13, 1947 in Santa Rosa, CA, to the late Clifford and Betty Skoog. Gary is a graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School […]
James Nelson, 66
James “Jim” Nelson passed away June 17, 2023, at the age of 66. Lovingly known as “Yams”, he was the beloved son of Barbara E. (nee Trotter) and the late Joseph A. Nelson Jr. Loving brother of Joe Nelson, John (Siobhan) Nelson, Jeff (Debbie) Nelson, Jill Nelson and Jerry (Heide) […]
Donald Stibbe, Jr.
Don Stibbe, Jr. exhibited enthusiasm in all he did throughout his life, whether it was operating his own small neighborhood grocery store in Elmhurst, or managing as broker/owning his own successful RE/MAX Real Estate business. Whatever Don did, his intent was to do it right and do it well. His […]
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 […]
Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th
4 on the 4th packet pickup this weekend Get ready to run! Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race at 4on4th.com, and packet pickup times are set at Fleet Feet Sports in Elmhurst. The traditional 4-mile run on the […]
Elmhurst takes Pride
Artist Sonya Jae Fidele puts the final touches on a window at The Vape Room at 261 No. York St., celebrating June as Pride Month in Elmhurst, as declared by Mayor Scott Levin at a recent City Council meeting. Painting murals on the windows of stores in downtown is a […]
School Board Capsules; District 205 students, teams recognized for achievements
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on June 13 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Jim Collins was absent from the meeting. The meeting’s spotlight/recognition segment noted the achievements of several district […]
Controversial book gets support from public; Board votes to adopt all materials, including ‘American Street’ excerpts
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the regular meeting of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board on Tuesday, June 13, four people spoke during public forum in support of the district including the fiction book “American Street” in the English curriculum for York High School […]
