The City of Elmhurst has announced the kick-off of the Elmhurst Downtown Plan. The Plan will serve as the City’s official guide for downtown growth and development. Informed by existing conditions, community consensus, community vision, and future potentials, the plan will serve as a road map to the future for […]
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Keith Olson, 87
Keith Olson, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irmgard, daughters Andrea Johnson (Jeffry) and Annette Sprague (Ted), grandchildren Everett, Dylan, and Caroline, and brother Clark (Barbara). He was born in the […]
Joan Crabtree Bates, 95
Joan Crabtree Bates, aged 95, beloved wife of the late Alben F. “Pete” Bates, Jr.; loving mother of Frederick (Janis), Josephine (the late David) Prasil, Angelique, Peter (Jamie) and the late Victoria Joan; proud Grandmere of Georgia, Ella, and Ian Bates; Daniel, Paul, Victoria, and Matthew Prasil; and Madeline, […]
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 […]
Joan Crabtree Bates passes on at 95; was wife of Alben F. “Pete” Bates Jr.
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Another of Elmhurst’s outstanding citizens has passed on. Joan Crabtree Bates, beloved wife of the late Alben F. “Pete” Bates, Jr., passed away on Jan. 25, 2024, at her Elmhurst home. She was the loving mother of Frederick (Janis), Josephine (the late David) […]
ATHS to present winter musical, ‘The Sound of Music’
The Addison Trail Theatre Department invites you to experience a beloved, classic story that shows the healing power of music and the importance of family and standing up for your beliefs. The school will present its winter musical, “The Sound of Music,” on Feb. 8, 9 and 10 at 7 […]
ECAF celebrates 30 years of service with 90’s-themed fundraiser
The Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) is proud to announce its 30th Anniversary Fundraiser Party, marking three decades of dedicated service to the children and families of Elmhurst. This event is set to take place at the River Forest Country Club, on Saturday, March 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Since […]
EAM opens ‘A Love Supreme’ exhibition; New show part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration
The Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM) recently celebrated the opening of its latest exhibition, A Love Supreme. The exhibit and its programming are part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. It is sponsored […]
Former mayors to fete Quigley to support American Legion; Tickets still available for ‘comedy showcase like no other’
On Friday, Feb. 2, guests are invited to the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 for a fundraiser at which the former Mayors of Elmhurst will roast of ECCI president and CEO John R. Quigley. Tickets are $25 per person and ticketholders must be 21 years or older. Doors open […]
David A. Florczak Sr, 64
David Anthony Florczak Sr, aged 64 years, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on January 20th, 2024, after a 14 month long battle with brain cancer. David was born on March 15th, 1959 to Loretta and Anthony Florczak in Paw Paw Michigan. He went on […]
