New touring exhibit makes its Midwest debut from May 14 through Aug. 29 “I think having Snoopy go to the moon was the greatest triumph of all.” – Charles M. Schulz, 1986 It is difficult to imagine – although some will remember it well – the excitement that the race […]

Fresh Midwest, the new premier fresh and local online store specializing in meal kits, meal solutions and fresh produce, meat and seafood, announces its expansion to Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, La Grange, Western Springs and other surrounding zip codes. Residents in these areas can now get […]

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to several news reports citing Cook County Sheriff officials, a 28-year-old man was shot and killed outside of Galway Bar and Grill, located at 12045 Roosevelt Road, in unincorporated Proviso Township. Robin Thornton, 34, of Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood, stands accused of the […]

United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) has announceed the 4th annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience. Participating businesses will be holding Eat & Earn events throughout the month of May to benefit Elmhurst District 205 families experiencing food scarcity.  Participating restaurants/businesses include: […]

By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on April 13 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. The April 13 meeting included Dr. Linda Yonke, who became the district’s […]

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At a meeting held Monday, April 19, the City Council agreed with a recommendation of the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee (FCAAS) to increase the water and sewer rates effective May 3, 2021. Committee Chair Noel Talluto (4th Ward) began by […]

Last week, the Independent reported on a situation that took place on or around the 500 block of Spring Road. Besides a string of eight to 10 squad cars along the street and around the corner, little information was provided about the incident. It has now been confirmed that at […]

Traffic stop yields loaded firearm On April 8, Francisco J. Rodriguez-Fernandez, 25, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of weapon, possession of cannabis by the driver, speeding and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and North at around 4:52 a.m. Police said the suspect was […]

Submitted by Joan Letourneau, EYFP volunteer communications consultant We all remember what we were doing and how we were feeling this time last year as shelter in place orders took effect, closing schools, restaurants, and many businesses and creating pandemonium as people scrambled to stock up so they could stay […]