The DuPage County COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site will activate its Winter Operations Plan starting on Monday, Nov. 30. The plan will allow testing to be available for individuals through the winter months while maintaining safe conditions for staff and visitors. The COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site location will remain at the […]
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Montini Catholic recognizes Lawrence Misialek for 20 years of service
This year, Montini Catholic is recognizing teacher Lawrence Misialek, for his 20 years of service as an instructor in the Lasallian college preparatory high school’s Science Department. Dr. Misialek began his career at Montini in the fall of 2001 teaching AP Biology. He has since taught Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, […]
City announces new Director of Public Works; Stan Balicki begins position Dec. 7
The City of Elmhurst has announced the hire of a new Public Works Director. Stan Balicki will assume his position on Monday, Dec. 7. Over the past 27 years, Balicki has spent his career in public works field management and operations. Balicki comes to the City of Elmhurst after serving […]
Dermody Properties grants a $5,000 annual Thanksgiving Capstone Award to EYFP
Dermody Properties, a national private equity real estate investment, development and management company focused exclusively on the logistics real estate sector, has announced the recipients of its annual Dermody Properties Thanksgiving Capstone Award. The Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP), which assisted nearly 1,000 households in 2019, has received $5,000 to support […]
Police honor fallen officer on 100-year anniversary of death; Ceremony held at Marshal Harry Magers’ gravesite
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Monday, Nov. 2, the Elmhurst Police Department held a memorial ceremony to honor the 100th anniversary of the death of Marshal Harry Magers, who was Chief of Police in the then-Village of Elmhurst, where he was killed in the line of duty […]
School Board president’s speech in full
Following is the full text of the speech delivered by Board president Kara Caforio: “It is November—eight months since the shutdown, and while each of us has had our unique experiences during this time, there is one commonality. We have all lost something or someone. We, as fellow community members […]
COVID discussions dominate School Board’s virtual meeting; Some special needs students to move back to district buildings
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17. All seven board members joined members of the district administration to participate in the virtual meeting, which took place remotely. Board president Kara Caforio stated that current […]
Area high school basketball teams on ice; Schools await outcome of IHSA board meeting to learn fate of 2020-21 seasons
By Mike Miazga Correspondent After numerous weeks of circling the airport so to speak, there now is more clarity on where area high schools stand on the subject of starting not only the boys and girls basketball seasons, but winter high school sports in general. One major caveat here is […]
Citizens Climate Lobby to host book discussion
Need some intelligent and stimulating discussion about the psychology behind the spread of climate change misinformation? Join in the next Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) Elmhurst Chapter Virtual Book Club on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. In addition to getting our regular participants together, this is a great way for […]
With graduated tax failure, ‘there will be cuts, and they will be painful,’ governor says; ‘Everything is on the table’ in addressing fiscal challenges
By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois Backers of a graduated income tax constitutional amendment conceded defeat for Gov. JB Pritzker’s marquee policy proposal which was projected to bring in more than $3 billion annually to state coffers. With 98 percent of precincts reporting, voters had rejected the amendment by a […]
