By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent At the recent meeting of the District 205 School Board, members voted unanimously during the meeting to approve a one-year consulting contract with Dr. Jarvis Sanford. Dr. Keisha Campbell, who officially began her role as District 205 Superintendent on July 1, recommended Sanford’s […]
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Addison Park District plans Park Pride Day Sept. 18; Volunteers sought to spruce up Army Trail Nature Center
On Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Addison Park District is hosting Park Pride Day. (Rain date is Sept. 25.) Park Pride Day is a day for patrons and residents to show their hometown pride by participating in the beautification and sprucing up of Addison parks. […]
ICCP Board welcomes Nikki Kanzia as new president
The pastor and the IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) Board of Directors has announced that Nikki Kanzia is the new president, effective July 1, 2021. “I am happy to announce Nikki Kanzia as the new high school president,” said Rev. Thomas Paul, V.F.K.H.S, pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish. “As a member of […]
EWAN’s ‘Cue for a Cause returns Sept. 5
The Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network’s ‘Cue for a Cause is back! After a pandemic hiatus, the Elmhurst community will gather once again for some end-of-summer fun. The ‘Cue will take place on Sunday, Sept. 5 from 12 noon-7 p.m. at the city lot at York and Vallette, behind the Knights […]
Berlin finds officer justified in Villa Park shooting
“Every case involving the use of deadly force by a police officer must be carefully and thoroughly investigated. Such scrutiny is required to ensure the protection of the civil rights of those involved and to maintain the public’s confidence in law enforcement.” Those are the beginning words of a statement […]
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Forgery reported after three victims find checks they wrote were altered On Aug. 12, forgery was reported in the 100 block of Brush Hill at 10:28 a.m. A victim told police that a check she wrote for $70 was cashed in the amount of $700 at an unknown location. The […]
‘Diamonds are Forever’ gather for 3rd year; Elmhurst moms play softball for fun, turns into lucrative fundraiser
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Sunday, Aug. 8, the 3rd Annual “Diamonds are Forever” softball fundraiser took place at Plunkett Park. More than 150 women came together for a marathon softball tournament, all to raise money for the family of Belicia Nunez, who has been struggling with […]
County remains at “High” level of COVID-19 community transmission; Updates particularly for pregnant, breast-feeding women
On Wednesday, Aug. 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccines while pregnant or breastfeeding. COVID-19 vaccination is now recommended for all people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in […]
Legion, CBE host ‘Saturday Night Special’
Pictured here with the band Freebyrd (on the stage) are the veterans who attended the concert on Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post #187. It was the first in a series of concerts, the next of which will be Whiskey Creek on Saturday, Aug. 28. Freebyrd, […]
Ahlgrims to be inducted into Civic Hall of Fame
Local businesspeople and community volunteers Scott and Charity Ahlgrim, formerly of Elmhurst, will be honored as the 2020 inductees into the exclusive Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Civic Hall of Fame. The Ahlgrims will become the Hall of Fame’s 29th and 30th members (and first-ever couple) during the induction […]
