By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst School District 205 Board meeting onTuesday, March 12, Board members voted unanimously to approve the installation of a new scoreboard at the stadium at York High School. Purchasing and installing the new Daktronics full color video display scoreboard will cost […]
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District 205 staffing proposals presented; Collins urges caution
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The District 205 School Board meeting held Tuesday, March 12 included a presentation on the district’s staffing proposals for the 2024-25 school year. Joseph Schumacher, the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources, stated that the district is in the process of staffing its […]
Fern I. Barrie, 104
Fern I. Barrie, 104, of Elmhurst, passed away March 11, 2024. She was born April 21, 1919 in Chicago. Fern was known for her exceptional knitting, crafts, and baking skills. Fern and her husband, Vic, always enjoyed going to the beach and collecting sea shells. She was dearly […]
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 […]
District 87 referendum too close to call
Of the 20 propositions listed on the DuPage County ballot for the 2024 primary elections, the result of the Glenbard District 87 referendum remains too close to call. As of 10 p.m. with 97 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial tallies show that only 90 votes separated whether or not to […]
Five Charged with Felony Retail Theft in 3 Incidents within 3 Hours
The Elmhurst Police Department reported the arrest of five suspects for felony retail theft offenses within a three hour period during three unrelated incidents on the evening of Friday, March 15, 2024. On March 15, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m. an Elmhurst Police officer spotted a suspect vehicle that returned […]
Addison Historical Society marks 50th Year
On Thursday, March 7, the Addison Historical Society celebrated the 50th anniversary of its formation. The Historical Society is the 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization which partners with the Village of Addison in the operation of the Addison Historical Museum. At the Monday, March 4 Village Board meeting, Mayor Richard Veenstra […]
ESA announces winners of the Stanger Young Artists Competition; Sjostrom wins, four musicians stand out in annual concerto competition
The Elmhurst Symphony Association (ESA) is proud to announce the winners of the 55th annual Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Competition, held on Feb. 17 at the Union Church of Hinsdale. Conducted by the ESA and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, the competition showcased 15 outstanding high school […]
Democratic, Republican primary candidates, referenda
Editor’s note: The following is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates who are in primary races March 19 in the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace and Wood Dale. This list includes contested races only, as well as referenda. Democrat President of the United States […]
Cindy Dettloff
With hearts heavy yet brimming with cherished memories, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Cindy Dettloff, who passed away on February 22, 2024 after a courageous two-year battle with endometrial cancer. Cindy’s journey was one illuminated by love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. Born […]
