VELMA FINCH Velma Ruth Finch, nee Barker, age 87, of Lombard, died Dec. 21 at her home. All services are private. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for information. CLIFFORD KNAFF Clifford “Jim” Knaff, age 92, of Florida, formerly of Lombard, died Dec. 22. Arrangements are pending at Brust Funeral Home, […]
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Police investigate armed robbery at Butterfield gas station
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a release from the City of Elmhurst, police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the Shell gas station located at 301 W. Butterfield Road, on December 31, 2019 at approximately 5:45 a.m. An employee was inside the […]
Jean M. Turner, 90
Jean M. Turner, long-time resident of Elmhurst, and former resident of Decatur, passed away recently at the age of 90. She was born May 11, 1929 in Normal, Ill. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Richard C. Turner who passed away in 2001. Jean and Richard were married […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Happy New Year from the Elmhurst Independent ———————————- Saturday, Jan. 4 From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ages 5 thru adult are invited to Lizzadro Museum, 1220 Kensington Rd. Oak Brook, for Dinosaur Day, held annually […]
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 […]
City explains finalized IGA with School District 205
Last week, the Independent brought you the news that the City of Elmhurst had finalized and signed an intergovernmental agreement with School District 205. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, they issued the following release: The City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education have announced that […]
Arrest made in Elmhurst home burglary; Infant’s remains released to parents following bond hearing
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Last week, the Independent reported on a residential burglary that took place on the 200 block of No. Melrose on Tuesday, Dec. 10. At that time, it was reported that the offender had removed collector’s coins and the cremated remains of a […]
Ushering in a new era
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Beginning January 1, 2020, Illinois state law will allow for the possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana per Illinois resident over the age of 21 to be used recreationally. Residents will also be able to possess up to five grams of […]
Obituary notice
Marga C. Nordman Marga C. Nordman, nee Wangerin, 81, of Lisle, formerly of Villa Park, at rest December 18, 2019. Beloved wife of Ronald for 62 years. Loving mother of Michael (Hazel), Mark (Diane), and Ronny (Fontaine) Nordman. Cherished grandmother of Lyntria, Marga, Victoria, Sarah, Matthew, Joshua, David, Nicholas, Alexander, […]
A special week at the Funky Java
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Villa Park’s Funky Java Coffee House recently welcomed the artwork of Willowbrook High School students. The weeklong display at the coffee house featured more than 100 student creations. The student artists who contributed pieces included the Whiting sisters; pictured left to right are Mary, Sara and Jessica. […]