By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Like most events since the pandemic began, Elmhurst University’s annual President’s Breakfast had to take a year off in 2021. But with COVID cases stabilized and folks itching to get back to normal, more than 100 business, community and political leaders from throughout […]
Elmhurst News
Showing solidarity with Ukraine
Standing under the flags of America and Ukraine, this group of neighbors came out Sunday, March 6 to the home of Alexa and Jason Umbs to show support for Ukraine as Russia continues its onslaught. Alexa has many relatives living in Ukraine in fact, one was once the Finance Director […]
District 205 responds to recent accusations; York principal clarifies traditional vs. non-traditional testing
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In its Thursday, Feb. 10 issue, the Elmhurst Independent published a story based on information obtained from a release issued by a newly-formed group called Elmhurst Parents for Integrity in Curriculum, or EPIC, made up of District 205 parents, especially those of York […]
District 205 launches strategic planning process; Seeks input from community via focus groups, survey
Elmhurst District 205 is taking a proactive step in maintaining its status as a leader in education by launching a strategic planning process to define the future direction for District 205 schools. The strategic planning process is designed to engage all district stakeholders – including parents, teachers, administrators, staff, students, […]
J. Edward “Ed” Shea, 77
J. Edward “Ed” Shea, of Elmhurst, died December 27, 2021 after a short illness. He was 77 years old. Born in New Jersey, longtime resident of Elmhurst and since 2021, Park Place of Elmhurst. Survived by wife of 52 years, Cathy Beahan Shea; children Kate Shea of California and Kevin […]
Jan O. Grillos, 79
Jan O. Grillos, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Denver, passed away March 2, at the age of 79. Jan’s career included serving as a systems programmer for United and Frontier Airlines, sales executive for several technology companies, and as a financial intermediary for privately held businesses. He was […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar. If your club or organization is gathering during this time or planning a special event, live OR virtually, send the information to [email protected] and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line. The Calendar also appears at theindependentnewspapers.com. ———————– […]
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 […]
ELMHURST POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED ROBBERY AT 7-11 ON FIRST STREET
Elmhurst Police are investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred at 2:19 a.m. at 155 E. First Street. It was reported that 3 teenage black males wearing dark clothing entered the 7-11 on First Street. One of the offenders presented a gun to the clerk and proceeded to steal cigarettes and […]
Former Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement
Plea deal calls for nearly $250,000 restitution, possible prison time By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Former state Sen. Tom Cullerton pleaded guilty March 8 to one count of embezzlement and could face more than a year in federal prison. During a plea hearing in federal court in Chicago, Cullerton […]
