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 […]
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UCCA announces Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause
United Community Concerns Association will host the 7th annual, Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience, on May 16, 2024, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Wilder Mansion. “This year’s event is even more important than ever. We have seen unprecedented need from District 205 […]
AT Student Council invites community to ‘Color Run’ fundraiser
On Saturday, May 11, Addison Trail’s Student Council will host a Color Run fundraiser, and all students, parents/guardians, alumni, staff, community members and friends are invited to participate. The Color Run is a fun community event, where participants can run, play, enjoy the sun and eat a sweet treat – […]
Members of EPIC call out mayor, library for discrimination; Library officials claim to adhering to policy
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At a recent Elmhurst City Council meeting, two different residents took part in public forum to share their experience of holding a meeting at the Elmhurst Public Library. Both expressed a concern that they had been victims of discrimination, due to their affiliation […]
Council approves increases in parking rates; First increase in 14 years to be ‘shared’ by commuters, locals
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the recent meeting of the Elmhurst City Council, a committee report from the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services (FCAAS) Committee was discussed recommending changes to the City’s parking fee structure. Committee Chair Alderman Noel Talluto (4th Ward) introduced the measure to […]
Thomas Francis Nee
Thomas Francis Nee entered this world on August 22nd 1963 the youngest of four children of the late Virginia Frances (nee Parr) and Patrick James Nee of Chicago, Illinois. Tom did not have the chance to know his father, who passed away on April 14th 1964 when Tom was […]
Jerome J. Cermak
Jerome J. Cermak, formerly a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away on April 5, 2019. Interment was at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Mr. Cermak is survived by his wife, Violet (nee Zigman); sons, Daniel (Patricia), Kenneth (Kathy) and Jeffrey; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in […]
Evelyn L. Boosey, 105
Evelyn L. Boosey, age 105, passed away peacefully Saturday March 30th, 2024, in Barrington. Evelyn was born February 5th, 1919, in Chicago IL and was raised in Chicago. She was introduced in 1940 and married John Boosey January 31st, 1942, and lived happily together for 63 years. During […]
Elmhurst Police Report
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 […]
Typical economic indicators no longer apply, expert says; Federal Reserve Bank president addresses annual Economic Outlook Expo
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT About 350 people came to Hilton Oak Brook Hills to attend the annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon and Business Expo on Thursday, April 4. Guests wandered through the exhibits on display prior to the luncheon seating, after which was the program featuring Federal […]
