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JOHN DAWSON HILL, 89
John Dawson Hill, 89, passed away in Aurora on March 13, 2025. He was born December 7, 1935, in Chicago to the late Alfred and Coleta Hill. Raised in Elmhurst, he remained in the Chicagoland area his entire life. He proudly served his country in the National Guard, […]
Elmhurst Park District to hold Master Plan Open House this Thursday; Park district seeks neighborhood input on Crestview Park
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Neighborhood parks are just that—about the neighbors who live near them, and the Elmhurst Park District (EPD) is looking for input from the residents who live near Crestview Park, 245 E. Crestview Ave. Officials are holding an open house this Thursday, March 20, […]
Community Calendar
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected] Saturday, March 22 Spring scavenger hunt. Presented free […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
3/13/25 Print Versions
Community Calendar
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected] Friday, March 14 “Acre by Acre: Our Farming […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
St. Patrick’s Day parade party
Homeowners along Spring Road not only have a grandstand view, so to speak, for the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade every year, many of them throw parties at their homes throughout the day. Dave and Kelly (right), shown here with their daughters Marie and Mackenzie, hosted a large gathering […]
York Performance in the Round team wins second state title in three years
After back-to-back regional and sectional championships, the York Community High School Speech & Drama’s Performance in the Round (PIR) piece, “Unless,” earned a state championship at the Illinois High School Association Speech State Final on Feb. 22 for the second time in three years. The team of nine students brought […]