At last weekend’s mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Bensenville, it was announced that that the Diocese has launched a restructuring process which has resulted in the church either merging with another, closing or there would be a “division between two existing parishes.” Meetings with the public will […]
Elmhurst News
Lucille Katherine Flynn, 95
Lucille Katherine Flynn, nee Kestel, a resident of Villa Park for 70 years, passed away recently at the age of 95. Wife of the late Richard Joseph Flynn Sr.; loving mother of Susan Flynn, Patrick Flynn and the late Richard Joseph (Debbie Durkin) Flynn Jr.; dear daughter of the late […]
William P. Miller, 79
Services Friday William P. Miller, of Elmhurst, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on May 14, 1943. Beloved husband of Sharol (nee Fogel); loving father of Cindy; cherished papa of Chloe; dear brother of Donna Nathe, Mary Miller, the late […]
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 […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at School District 205 By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. ILMEA students honored […]
School Board approves resolution to abate a portion of 2022 tax levy
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, District 205 School Board members voted unanimously to approve a resolution abating a portion of the tax levied for the year 2022. The board approved a plan that included the option to abate about $969,000 […]
‘Armpit Orchestra’ returns to parade for 11th year
For the 11th time in history, the men of the World-Famous Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra will entertain those attending the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s parade is scheduled to step off at noon on March 4th on Spring rd. The EAO plays familiar tunes, including “When the Saints Go […]
Carol Jean (Groeschel) Kahn
Carol Jean Kahn (Groeschel), of Elmhurst, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. Carol was raised in Crivitz, Wisc. She was an avid hunter and fisher at her family’s resort – Paust Woods Lake Resort which is now […]
Rudolph Diblik, 81
Rudolph Diblik, of Elmhurst, formerly of St. Charles and Winfield, passed away recently at the age of 81; former employee at Blum-Kovler Foundation, Chicago; beloved husband of Kay A., nee Connolly; dear step-father of Joseph (Erica) Davis, Timothy (Jeanette) Davis M.D.; and Todd (Joy) Davis M.D.; proud grandfather of Clark, […]
William John Lestina, Jr.
William John Lestina, Jr., 78, of Oak Brook, passed away at home surrounded by family on Feb. 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Vollmer) for 52 years, loving father of Todd (Sarah) and Scott (Meg), proud grandfather of Bella, Colin, Logan, Luke, Scarlett, and John, dear brother of Linda […]
