“Rebuilding Illinois means investing in all types of infrastructure that improve communities and the quality of life for local residents…investment in the museums protect our cultural heritage and offer unique programs and events for visitors to enjoy.” Those were the words of Gov. J.B. Pritzker in an announcement of the […]

As part of its strategic planning process launched this month, Elmhurst School District 205 is conducting a district-wide survey from now until April 1. The survey is open to employees, parents, students, and all community members, including those without students in the District. “Effective education of students requires a commitment […]

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Five people spoke during the public-participation segment of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board meeting on Tuesday, March 15. Just prior to that segment, District 205 Board President Kara Caforio read a statement. The district provided a copy of that statement […]

The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar   Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar. If your club or organization is 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. ———————– Thursday, March 24 At 7 […]

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 […]

Families looking for fun and affordable activities during Spring Break Week this month are invited to participate in a series of programs presented by the Elmhurst History Museum. The programs take place on March 28, 30 and April 1 and offer interesting options for local families and kids of all […]

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories about those who sit on the Board of Directors of the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts. There is currently a drive to bring more people onto the Board from a variety of […]

The Elmhurst Police Department continues to take part in a year-long traffic enforcement grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The goal of this grant is to save lives by reducing fatal and serious injury crashes through additional enforcement of DUI, seatbelt, and distracted driving laws by allowing extra […]

City of Elmhurst elected officials stand in solidarity with the heroic people of Ukraine as they fight to maintain their democracy.  The City also stands in support of those who are concerned for their loved ones abroad, the millions who have been displaced, and for those grieving lives lost. At […]

Elmhurst police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at 2:19 a.m. at 155 E. First Street. It was reported that three suspects described as teen-age black males wearing dark clothing entered the 7-Eleven on First Street. One of the offenders presented a gun to the clerk and proceeded to […]