REBECCA SCHUNING Rebecca Schuning of Lombard, a former 28-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away on April 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. She married her beloved husband Mark on November 18, 1988, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale. Loving mother of Cory. Dear daughter of Dolores (the late […]
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Lombard Fire Department responds to report of structure fire
At 9:13 p.m. April 26, the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 900 block of E. School St. The first Lombard Fire Department crews arrived on the scene within 5 minutes and found a detached garage fully involved with fire extending to the […]
Elmhurst businesses that are currently open
As a service to its readers, the Independent is publishing a short list of some of the businesses that remain open, despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Want to be included on this list? Send the following information: your business name, address, contact person, phone number and web site to: [email protected]. […]
Some businesses that are currently open
As a service to its readers, the Independent is publishing a short list of some of the businesses that remain open, despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Tree of Life Wellness Center Kelly Synowiec-Moroney, D.C. 551 Spring Rd 630-941-8733 elmhurstwellness.com Tree Towns Imaging & Color Graphics 1041 So. Rte. 83 treetowns.com […]
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 may have modified hours and menu offerings […]
Caforio issues statement; thanks community, Foundation, food suppliers
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board President Kara Caforio read a prepared statement at the beginning of the board’s meeting on April 14, which happened to be three days before the governor announced all K-12 schools in Illinois would be closed to on-site instruction for the remainder of the […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on April 14. All seven board members participated in the meeting, which took place remotely, with board members and staff members communicating online. The […]
No water rate increase for the next fiscal year; DuPage Water Commission approves budget for FY 2020-21
On Thursday evening, the DuPage Water Commission Board approved its Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 budget which will maintain the current water rate at $4.97 per thousand gallons. On May 1, 2020, the Commission’s customers, which includes most of the municipalities and private water agencies in DuPage county, will not […]
Schools to remain closed for academic year; Pritzker says virus not yet at peak
By Rebecca Anzel Capitol News Illinois Following the lead of nearby states, Gov. JB Pritzker on April 17 announced Illinois’ public and private schools will remain shuttered for the rest of the school year. If you are a parent and have been looking at transferring your child to a private […]
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 […]