Governor Pritzker has issued an official Executive Order that mandates the closure of on-premise dining in Illinois restaurants through at least March 30. The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they plan to remain open, offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note some […]
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Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
April 4, 2020 Media Alert: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Case Counts* in DuPage County, 2020 outbreak-associated cases 606 (88 outbreak-associated** and 518 nonoutbreak-associated cases), including 19 deaths Total cases in DuPage County residents Total Willowbrook long-term care facility 51 (34 residents and […]
School districts provide food service
CHRIS FOX PHOTOS District 88 is teaming up with other area school districts, including District 45 and Salt Creek School District 48, to provide meals to students while schools are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. From March 17-20, about 140 volunteers prepared and distributed thousands of meals to students. […]
Feeding the masses during a crisis
JANE CHARMELO PHOTO Since restaurants have had to cease dine-in service, they’ve had to be creative in offering take-out, curbside and delivery options for their customers. Bobby DeMaria, one of the owners of Brauer House, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, #13, Lombard, said that like other eating establishments, the restaurant is […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 26
CLARE L. DEARDORFF Clare L. Deardorff, nee Greenwood, age 83, of Lombard died March 17 at home. Memorial Mass is pending at Christ the King Catholic Church in Lombard, after the current hiatus. Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. 888-629-0094. JOHN J. GARVEY John […]
Seven deaths in DuPage County related to COVID-19
According to the Daily Herald and Elmhurst Edward Hospital in Naperville, a DuPage County man has died from the COVID-19 virus. The man, in his 60s, died Sunday at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Neither his identity, nor further details, were revealed. He had no underlying conditions. Keith Hartenberger, a spokesman […]
Top Crime News
Suspect claims to have virus, threatens to ‘cough on people’ On March 15, a complainant at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer told police at around 4:11 p.m., during a phone call discussing the suspect’s prescription, the suspect became upset and made a statement that he […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! The Independent urges readers to: Stay home, stay well and keep your family safe! For the latest updates on cancelled events, restaurants offering curbside delivery, and other notices concerning the Coronairus please visit: theindependentnewspapers.com. ———————————- Ongoing programs: SPECIAL […]
Elmhurst civilian police department employee tests positive for COVID-19
The City of Elmhurst has been notified that one of its civilian police department employees has tested positive for COVID-19. The civilian police department employee was notified of the diagnosis on Monday, March 23 and immediately informed the Police Chief and City Manager. The employee’s workstation was partitioned by glass […]
