Kenneth Stratton, of Naples Fla., formerly of Elmhurst, passed away on Jan. 30, 2023 just three days after his 71st birthday. He was born in Chicago on Jan. 27, 1952 to William and Dorothy (Jones) Stratton. Kenneth graduated from Proviso East High School and went on to serve honorably in […]
Elmhurst News
Gerald “Jerry” Krajewski, 73
Gerald “Jerry” Krajewski of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Feb. 21, 2023, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 73. Jerry is survived and missed by his wife, Helen; his children, Caroline, Katherine (Ben) Zulauf, and Rosemary. Forever cherished by 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 […]
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 […]
Susan Diana Vaisnoras, 80
On Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, Susan Diana Vaisnoras, loving wife and mother of three sons, passed away at the age of 80. Sue was born on Dec. 10, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Phyllis Johnson. She was raised in Elmhurst and studied art at the Art Institute […]
Four charged with attempted murder in Addison shooting
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced that four Cook County men have each been charged with two counts of attempted murder (Class X felony) following a Feb. 16 shooting in Addison. Brandon Pichardo, 23, of Bridgeview; Damian Gonzales, 24, of Chicago; […]
A star falls from Elmhurst’s crown
Larry Fricke passes away just shy of 98 years By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Lawrence Paul “Larry” Fricke of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly a 38-year Elmhurst resident, passed away on Feb. 2, 2023, one month before his 98th birthday. He was born on March 2, 1925, in Monroe, Ind., […]
Chicago Immigrant Orchestra brings a vibrant world music experience; History Museum hosts concert at University’s Hammerschmidt Chapel
When it comes to creating vibrant concert experiences with an international flair, the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra is second to none for evoking sounds that span the globe and come together in interesting and harmonious ways. This special blend of world music will be on display when the Elmhurst History Museum […]
ESO to present “To A New World” concert; Alltop highlights famous compositions inspired by early America
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will present To A New World on Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at ESO’s home venue, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The program features classic works by Coleridge-Taylor, Dvořák, and Tchaikovsky and includes guest musicians, cellist Jean Hatmaker and violinist Isabel Chen, the 2021 Stanger […]
Elmhurst University preps for 56th annual Jazz Festival; Performers include Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Pizzarelli Trio
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and the John Pizzarelli Trio will be among the featured performers at this year’s Elmhurst University Jazz Festival, one of the oldest and best-known collegiate festivals in the country. The lineup of guest artists also includes award-winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman, noted jazz drummer […]
