History in Chicago’s suburbs didn’t begin when the first white settlers arrived around 1830. Long before that, since the end of the Ice Age about 12,000 years ago, people have taken advantage of DuPage County’s location and natural environment to provide for the needs of their families and communities. Never […]
Elmhurst News
DuPage County announces low-income household water assistance program
DuPage County Community Services is accepting applications for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to assist income-eligible households with their water and wastewater fees. Residents can call to set up an appointment beginning Monday, Jan. 24; the program will begin Tuesday, Feb. 1 and runs through Aug. 31, 2023, […]
Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act; Democrats call it ‘all for show’; Mazzochi among GOP lawmakers saying criminal justice reforms are ‘damaging and dangerous’
By Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinois Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice reforms, known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, commonly known as the SAFE-T Act. Reps. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and […]
After 40 years, Odeum Expo Center to close; Plans announced to hold ‘Farewell Season’ at Villa Park facility
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Early Monday morning, the Independent learned that after 40 years, The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park would be hosting its 40th anniversary and Farewell Season in 2022. Owned and operated by the Elmhurst-based Greco family since 1981, the Odeum Expo Center has […]
City seeks public input on strategic plan; Virtual focus group to be held Feb. 2
The City of Elmhurst, in partnership with the Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University, is undertaking strategic planning to identify the long-term vision, including but not limited to goals and resource needs during the next five to 10 years. To aid this effort, the City will host a […]
William C. Schumacher, Jr., 95
Bill Schumacher, born May 2, 1926, passed away peacefully in Elmhurst on Jan. 15, 2022, at the age of 95. Among the last of his generation, Bill lived a remarkable life characterized by service, accomplishment and faith. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Horn Schumacher, father of William C. […]
Dorothy Ruschke, 78
Dorothy Ruschke, of Sandwich, Ill., passed away January 22, 2022, at the age of 78. She was born in Chicago to the late Ferdinand and the late Helen (nee King) Morabito. Dorothy was an office manager in several industries and owned two hobby shops with her husband. She was the […]
Patricia Corning, 92
Patricia Louise (Sander) Corning, age 92, left this life Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, to join our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as is promised in Holy Scripture. Already there waiting for her are her husband, Charles H. Corning; parents, Leo P. Sander and Mary Elizabeth (Lyndon) Sander; sister, Carol (Sander) […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar returns With the continued volatility in the fight against COVID-19, the Elmhurst Independent has brought back its 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 […]
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 […]
