As of 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20, there were 1,759 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 94 deaths. Of those, 376 were outbreak-associated, while 1,383 were not. Since Saturday, there were 32 new cases and four deaths reported. (Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting, e.g., long-term […]
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Ahlgrim’s Funeral Home sells to new owners; Business will remain family-owned, involved in community
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent One of Spring Road’s most deeply rooted and established businesses is about to go through a change in ownership. Scott Ahlgrim of Ahlgrim’s Funeral Home has announced that the business has sold to Eli Turnbaugh and Chad Reuland of the Reuland and Turnbaugh […]
Elmhurst firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
City of Elmhurst was notified that one of its firefighters tested positive for COVID-19. The firefighter was notified of the diagnosis on April 14th and immediately informed the Fire Chief and City Manager. The employee’s last day at work was Thursday, April 2nd. All employees who may have had potential […]
Closed for the rest of the school year
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Like all other K-12 schools in Illinois, Willowbrook High School in Villa Park will be closed to on-site instruction for the rest of the 2019-20 school year. Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Friday, April 17, that the state’s school buildings would be closed for the remainder of […]
Pitching in
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza and its customers recently began donating meals to first responders around Chicagoland. Customers can choose to make a $10 donation, which provides a bag lunch with an entrée, side and a cookie bite. Billy Bricks matches each customer’s donation with a 9-inch […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—April 23
ANN L. CARLSON Ann L. Carlson, nee Bayard, age 95. Beloved wife the late Allen Carlson; loving mother of Scott Carlson and Sandy Lukitsh; devoted grandmother of Kelsey Carlson, John Lukitsh, Eric (Stephanie) Lukitsh. Family visitation and service will be private. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. Funeral info: www.knollcrest.net […]
Edgar Emil Finke, 95
Edgar Emil Finke, 95, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of April 21, 2020 with his loving wife Dolores at his side in his home in Marengo. He was born on November 4, 1924 in Addison to William and Emma (Ahrens) Finke. He married Dolores Jost on April […]
Elmhurst “Pays it Forward”; E-Town Lowdown talks to those making a difference
Submitted By Richard Reichert When life gives you lemons…make lemonade. When our Healthcare Heroes put our safety ahead of their own…make signs, face shields and sandwiches. Or, maybe just pull out the ‘pipes and entertain the neighbors! Elmhurst residents and business owners are stepping up during this worldwide health crisis […]
DuPage County reports 1,224 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 54 deaths; Latest update shows 57 cases among Elmhurst residents;
Staff report The DuPage County Health Department has recorded more than 1,224 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county. The health department recently launched an interactive COVID-19 case map. Also referred to as a dashboard, the case map links data from the DuPage County Health Department into the GIS Data Systems […]
City offers “Restaurant Support Guide”
Lists dining establishments with special services available The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they plan to modify their business plan during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to remain open in some capacity offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note that restaurants and bars […]
