Donna Germann is a wife, mother of a son and daughter, and the senior executive director at Artis Senior Living in Elmhurst. Donna joined Artis Senior Living in 2018 with a passion for senior living that stems from her own experience with her parents. “The time I spent with them […]
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Addison police launch Crime-Free Multi-Housing program; Officials work to empower property owners
Twelve Addison rental property owners attended a class on Saturday, Feb. 5 as officials from the village’s Police Department educated owners on how to make their properties safer and more desirable for residents. Addison’s Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program, part of the Police Department’s Community Response Unit, began in 2009 with the […]
Local teacher’s book named Book of the Year by CWA; Shares story of ‘the rogue Rockefeller McCormick’
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Andrea Friederici Ross is a librarian at Salt Creek School in Elmhurst, a seemingly simple means of gainful employment. But behind the scenes, Ross has been telling the story of an incredible woman in history who made significant contributions to the City of […]
ICCP joins Girls Catholic Athletic Conference; One of four schools to join Chicago League
The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) and the Chicago Catholic League (CCL) announced the addition of four new schools — Rosary High School in Aurora, Aurora Central Catholic High School in Aurora, St. Francis High School in Wheaton, and IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) in Elmhurst. The GCAC is welcoming all […]
Mazzochi hosts experts on latest COVID-19 developments, policies, testing information
State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is hosting local experts to present information on the latest with COVID-19 and how we can move beyond it. The online webinar will take place via zoom on February 17th at 6pm. “COVID is going to become a part of everyday life,” Rep. Mazzochi said. […]
Masks remain hot topic at District 205 Board meeting; Board approves $2.4 million purchase of 435 W. Fullerton
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board members Karen Stuefen and Courtenae Trautmann were absent from the meeting. Public forum draws 27 participants The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Man sentenced to 20 years in shooting death of rival gang member; Addison police investigation led to offender
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a then 17-year-old Glendale Heights man has been sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the shooting death of 21-year-old Miguel Reynoso. Jesse Garza, 20, appeared in court where he entered a guilty plea to one count […]
