Mary Colette Uhlir, nee McNamara, a lifetime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Otto J. Uhlir Jr. for 71 years, loving mother of Kurt (Kathy) Uhlir, proud grandmother of Bryanna Uhlir and Sara Uhlir and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. […]
Elmhurst News
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Tilden, 89
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Tilden, of Elmhurst, passed away on Aug. 8, 2022, at the age of 89. Betty was born on February 19, 1933 in Chicago, to Adolph and Helen Sofka (nee Coon). Betty married the love of her life in August, 1952 and they went on to have three […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, Aug. 28 At 2 p.m., an iconic Chicago Foods lecture will take place, led by Historian Leslie Goddard, who takes a look at five iconic Chicago foods and connects them to Chicago’s patterns of immigration, creativity and cultural traditions that led to their storied fame. Free to members; $5/non-members. […]
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 […]
Council Capsules; History Museum to replace wheelchair lift; setback variation approved for 297 So. York
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT • At the City Council meeting held on Monday, Aug. 15, aldermen elected by consent to approve the appropriation of funds for a wheelchair lift installation project at the Elmhurst History Museum. The winning bid was awarded to Garaventa USA, Inc. of East […]
Ambulance, paramedic fees to increase with contract renewal; ‘We must keep our services top level,’ Levin says
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the City Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 15, a discussion was held to review and discuss the City’s fees for ambulance services, currently provided by contract to Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. The Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee (FCAAS) as well […]
After hiatus, DuPage County Quarry tours return Oct. 1; Ticket sales begin Sept. 1
Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. for DuPage County Stormwater Management’s Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility tour which will take place Saturday, Oct. 1. With a floodwater capacity of 2.7 billion gallons, the Elmhurst Quarry is the largest of DuPage County’s 17 flood control […]
Paul Holum, 98
Paul Holum, of Elmhurst, native of Trondheim, Norway, passed away recently at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Walborg; loving father of Sidsel (Dan) Kohl, Paul (Caryl) Holum and the late Ivan Holum; proud grandfather of Patrick, Andrew and Brennan Kohl, Wendy Colon, Steven Kohl and Jeremy […]
Estelle Graham
After more than 95 years of life, Estelle Graham died peacefully on Aug. 13, 2022, at Central Du Page Hospital. After surviving surgeries as a child and a life-threatening condition as a teen, Estelle graduated from high school, attended college and worked for several businesses as a young woman. While […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, Aug. 28 At 2 p.m., an iconic Chicago Foods lecture will take place, led by Historian Leslie Goddard, who takes a look at five iconic Chicago foods and connects them to Chicago’s patterns of immigration, creativity and cultural traditions that led to their storied fame. Free to Members; $5/Non-members, […]
