Twelve Addison rental property owners attended a class on Saturday, Feb. 5 as officials from the village’s Police Department educated owners on how to make their properties safer and more desirable for residents. Addison’s Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program, part of the Police Department’s Community Response Unit, began in 2009 with the […]
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Local teacher’s book named Book of the Year by CWA; Shares story of ‘the rogue Rockefeller McCormick’
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Andrea Friederici Ross is a librarian at Salt Creek School in Elmhurst, a seemingly simple means of gainful employment. But behind the scenes, Ross has been telling the story of an incredible woman in history who made significant contributions to the City of […]
ICCP joins Girls Catholic Athletic Conference; One of four schools to join Chicago League
The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) and the Chicago Catholic League (CCL) announced the addition of four new schools — Rosary High School in Aurora, Aurora Central Catholic High School in Aurora, St. Francis High School in Wheaton, and IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) in Elmhurst. The GCAC is welcoming all […]
Mazzochi hosts experts on latest COVID-19 developments, policies, testing information
State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is hosting local experts to present information on the latest with COVID-19 and how we can move beyond it. The online webinar will take place via zoom on February 17th at 6pm. “COVID is going to become a part of everyday life,” Rep. Mazzochi said. […]
Masks remain hot topic at District 205 Board meeting; Board approves $2.4 million purchase of 435 W. Fullerton
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board members Karen Stuefen and Courtenae Trautmann were absent from the meeting. Public forum draws 27 participants The […]
Bertram “Bert” E. Bates, 96
Bertram “Bert” E. Bates, a longtime resident of Elmhurst and a proud WWII Army Air Force veteran, passed away February 11, 2022 at the age of 96. Loving husband of 70 years to Jane B. Bates; loving father of Susan (the late Robert) Huntley and William S. Bates; special former […]
Jane Davis Richbell
Jane Davis Richbell, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Jack P. Richbell. Loving daughter of the late Bert and Edythe Davis, Special friend of Zoe Vito and John Langer. Funeral services were held Tuesday Feb 15 at Westchester Community Church, 1840 […]
Arthur A. Kube, 77
Arthur A. Kube, age 77, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Chicago and Park Ridge, active member of the Corvette Club at the Pitt Stop in Berwyn, planning their events and road trips; collector of cars and antique armaments from the medieval time period; Facility planner for Lucent Techologies in Lisle and […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar. Please remember to be safe at live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining social distance. If your club or organization is gathering during this time, live OR virtually, send the information to [email protected] and put […]
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 […]
