Addison Trail Theatre Director and English teacher Anna McSweeney recently stepped onto the other side of the stage by performing in the Illinois High School Theatre Festival (IHSTF) production of “The Fan” performed May 14 to 16. This is a benefit performance featuring Illinois teachers to raise funds in support […]
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Live networking returns!
While face-to-face networking events have taken a backseat, thanks COVID-19, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI) has done as much as possible to continue regular programs. Throughout April and continuing into May, the ECCI has held informal gatherings at various ECCI-member restaurants and bars for its members on […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. There were no public […]
Person charged in Elmhurst University incident; Student admits making false report, never saw anyone with gun
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent In its May 6 issue, the Elmhurst Independent reported on an incident that took place on the campus of Elmhurst University on Wednesday, April 28. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that day, the Elmhurst Police Department responded to a call that a man was […]
Police investigate suspicious incident near grade school; Wise student turns down ride from stranger
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On May 14, Elmhurst Police received a call from the parent of a 10-year-old boy who reported a suspicious encounter that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. while walking home from school in the 400 block of Huntington Lane. The driver of a gray […]
Park Place enjoys ‘Doughnuts From A Distance’; Resident’s daughter makes sweet birthday visit
Kerry Shields Foley left the Cincinnati area in the very early hours of April 26 to make a special trip to Elmhurst to wish a happy birthday to her father, Tom Shields, who lives at Park Place of Elmhurst. What made this visit a delicious surprise was that Kerry brought […]
District 88 earns two state-level INSPRA Distinguished Service Awards; Award of Merit given in memory of Dr. Scott Helton
On Friday, May 21, District 88 will be honored with two Distinguished Service Awards from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA). The statewide program recognizes public education advocates for their support of local schools and districts. The late District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton, who […]
City plans ‘Always Remember’ Memorial Day Convoy; Parade canceled, but in-person ceremony planned in Wilder
With the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade cancelled for a second year in a row due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Restore Illinois Phase 4 restrictions, the City of Elmhurst will re-stage the community-wide Always Remember convoy on Monday, May 31, at 9:30 a.m., followed by an in-person Military Ceremony at the […]
Fire Chief Tom Freeman announces retirement
According to the City of Elmhurst, Fire Chief Tom Freeman has announced his retirement from the City of Elmhurst, effective April 30, 2021. Chief Freeman assumed his role as the City of Elmhurst Fire Chief on October 10, 2016. He brought more than 44 years of experience and expertise in […]
Police conclude investigation of nooses found hanging at York football field; Student hoped to send message about allowing sports to continue; no charges to be filed
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth and Beverly Redmond of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, the investigation into the incident in which nooses were found hanging on the bleachers at the football field has concluded. In January, […]
