Thursday, June 19, 2025
The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will host its annual Used Book Sale from June 26 to 29 at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, and audio books will be available for purchase. The Preview Sale is from 6 to 9 […]
Leona G. Benak, affectionately known as Lee, passed away at the age of 87 on June 9, 2025, in Elmhurst, Illinois. Born on November 27, 1937, Lee led a life marked by deep connections and a love for her family. Lee’s journey began at Blessed Agnes Grammar School, […]
Michael F. Iozzo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and Deacon, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Elmhurst, Illinois, at the age of 75. Born on March 14, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Michael was the cherished son of the late Frank J. Iozzo and Marie Iozzo […]
Sharon Lynn Olson was born February 3, 1948, in Westlake Hospital. She was baptized on February 6 at Westlake by Dr. Paul Kluender. She was a devoted daughter of the late Arthur (Art) and Margaret (Marge), nee Ellenberg, Olson. She is survived by her sister Carol (William) Peterson: […]
Wanda May Smith, nee Ronske; beloved wife of the late Peter Smith; loving mother of Marlene Jehnke, Susan (Jeff) Sterling and Peter Smith; dear grandmother of Paige (John Albrecht) Jehnke, Avery (fiancé Theresa Kondzela) Jehnke, Spencer (Sophie Kasahara) Sterling, Rachel Sterling, Olivia (fiancé Henry Rothenburg) Sterling and Holly (Sean) […]
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Aug. 17 Legacies: Selections from the Elmhurst Art Museum Permanent Collection. Much of EAM’s permanent collection results from the relationship between the museum and the people who previously owned the work, including artists, collectors, and their family members. The galleries […]
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 […]
By Brenda Garcia FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On a cold winter Saturday in February of this year, Grace Clear came to Elmhurst City Hall and protested outside with a sign defending democracy. The following Saturday, a few people joined her. Then the next Saturday, more people joined and shortly thereafter, […]
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Aug. 17 Legacies: Selections from the Elmhurst Art Museum Permanent Collection. Much of EAM’s permanent collection results from the relationship between the museum and the people who previously owned the work, including artists, collectors, and their family members. The galleries […]
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 […]