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Jane Davis Richbell

Jane Davis Richbell, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Jack P. Richbell. Loving daughter of the late Bert and Edythe Davis, Special friend of Zoe Vito and John Langer. Funeral services were held Tuesday Feb 15 at Westchester Community Church, 1840 […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Arthur A. Kube, 77

Arthur A. Kube, age 77, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Chicago and Park Ridge, active member of the Corvette Club at the Pitt Stop in Berwyn, planning their events and road trips; collector of cars and antique armaments from the medieval time period; Facility planner for Lucent Techologies in Lisle and […]

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Community Calendar

The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar   Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar. Please remember to be safe at live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining social distance. If your club or organization is gathering during this time, live OR virtually, send the information to [email protected] and put […]

Elmhurst News Police Reports

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 […]

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Resident musician to perform piano recital; Effort will raise funds for music education for inner city youth

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., residents and neighbors are invited to a concert recital presented by professional musician and private music teacher Uli Widmaier, an Elmhurst resident since 1998. The concert will be held at Congregation Etz Chaim, 1710 So. Highland […]

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City Council amends Veterans Commission in Municipal Code; Changes better reflect scope of group’s powers and duties

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 7, aldermen unanimously approved a report to amend Municipal Code 4.10—Elmhurst Veterans Memorial Commission, based on a recommendation from the Public Affairs and Safety Committee. Committee Chair Marti Deuter (1st Ward) asked Vice Chair […]