Doris Jean (nee Goldman) Keller, died peacefully on April 8, 2022, at the age of 96, at Clarendale of Addison. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 13 at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York Street, Elmhurst. For info, 630-834-3515 or […]
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Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Saturday, June 4 • From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville is holding a Callaway Fitting Day at the Club’s driving range. To register, visit WhitePinesGolf.com/event/callaway-fitting-days • Starting at 2 p.m., Elmhurst Heritage Foundation brings the Vintage Baseball […]
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 […]
Montini’s Class of 2022
A special day
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—May 26
MARY ANN GIERZYNSKI Mary Ann Gierzynski (née Kania), age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 22, 2022, at her home in Lombard Place Assisted Living. Mary Ann was a long-time Lombard resident of at least 65 years, where she lovingly raised her seven children: Joe (Bonnie), Paul (Fiona), […]
The City of Elmhurst announces the passing of honorable Police Chief, Michael R. Ruth
The City of Elmhurst announces the passing of honorable Police Chief, Michael R. Ruth. Chief Ruth passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at a hospital surrounded by family members while recovering from a medical procedure. Chief Ruth was a dedicated police professional who served 44 years in law enforcement. […]
Elmhurst University’s June Jazz to feature David Benoit; Grammy-nominated jazz pianist to headline 27th annual outdoor concert
Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer David Benoit, performing with the renowned Elmhurst University Jazz Band, will headline Elmhurst University’s 27th Annual June Jazz concert on Saturday, June 18. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, drinks and a picnic to this free outdoor concert to be performed at […]
Addison’s Serenity House receives funds from HOPE Taskforce; More than $100,000 given to address opioid crisis
The DuPage County Heroin/Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Taskforce announced last week the award of grants to organizations to expand their capabilities in the fight against the opioid crisis in the County. Among the recipients was Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc. in Addison which received $32,425 for its Prevention Education […]
UCCA’s Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause
United Community Concerns Association is excited to announce the 5th annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience. Participating restaurants and businesses will hold Eat & Earn events throughout the month of May to benefit Elmhurst School District 205 families experiencing food scarcity. […]