Author: RVP Editor
Elmhurst Farmer’s Market opens June 5
Beginning Wednesday, June 5, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., local farmers, bakers and other vendors will be at the municipal lot just east of York on Vallette street to sell fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, pastries, cheese, flowers, honey, soaps and more. An ongoing summer tradition, the York & Vallette […]
Changes likely coming to cannabis legalization bill
By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois Some provisions that advocates for recreational marijuana legalization have said are the most important facets of their bill faced the stiffest questions at a legislative hearing May 15. “Throughout all of the work we’ve been doing, there’s been three real themes that have arisen […]
Police Reports
Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of […]
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! Monday, May 27 101st Memorial Day Parade Come downtown to view some 90 entries as they march in Elmhurst’s 101st Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst, stepping off at 9:30 a.m. After the parade, there will […]
Elmhurst to celebrate 101st Memorial Day Parade; Ceremony to follow in Wilder Park
Led by Grand Marshal Lori Tompos, a Desert Storm and Gulf War combat veteran as a Captain in the United States Army and resident of Elmhurst, some 90 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 101st Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 27, stepping off at 9:30 a.m. […]
Daniel J. Wasylean, 87
Daniel J Wasylean, a long-time resident of Elmhurst, passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2019, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Ann: loving father of Joseph (Cheryl) Wasylean, Christine Wasylean and Paula (Ted) Rourk: cherished grandfather of Kimberly Wasylean, Lauren Rourk, Darrielle Wasylean and Kollen Wasylean. Daniel retired […]
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 Tuesday, May 14 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Courtenae Trautmann was absent. There were no […]
A special day
CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Willowbrook High School’s Class of 2019 celebrated its commencement service on Sunday. Pictured before the ceremony are (middle left photo) Maura Heneghan and Willowbrook English Department Chair Brett Blair. Heneghan earned an academic rank within the top 5 percent of Willowbrook’s Class of 2019. The class includes […]