Joan Alexander (“Jody”), daughter of the late Christ Velis and Vasiliki (Kesses) was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1932, and was raised in Chicago with her sisters, Anne and Esther before the family moved to Oak Park. Joan graduated Marshall Elementary School in 1945, Providence High School in […]
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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 […]
AT boys basketball team hosts Staff Appreciation Night; Junior recognized for 1,000-point scoring milestone
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Addison Trail boys basketball team hosted its annual Staff Appreciation Night. During the event, each varsity student-athlete recognized and thanked a staff member who has made a positive difference in their life and played a role in shaping them into who they are today. Each […]
County ensuring safe passage for asylum seekers to Chicago; OHSEM says 49 buses, over 2,000 passengers have passed through DuPage
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In last week’s issue, the Elmhurst Independent reported that a bus of 58 migrants from Texas stopped at the Elmhurst Metra station, purchased tickets for all passengers and boarded the 9:13 p.m. train to Chicago. Then later, another bus with 33 […]
District 205 approves tax levy for 2023; Average homeowner could face roughly 5% increase
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Dec. 19 meeting of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board, a brief public hearing was held on the adoption of the 2023 tax levy. Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, gave a presentation during […]
Deloris Imogene Scott
Deloris Imogene Scott, née Rockett, born April 11, 1935 in Springerton, IL, passed away December 24, 2023 in Elmhurst, IL. Beloved wife of the late William E. Scott; loving mother of Crystal Ann Scott; dear daughter of the late Jesse C. Rockett, Sr. and Anna Rockett. Preceded […]
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 […]
D88 Transition students create holiday decor; Effort one of program’s business initiatives
Students in the District 88 Transition program recently continued their classroom business with handmade holiday décor. Guided by Transition program staff members Stephanie Nitka and Amanda Wilson, the students created ceramic coasters with seasonal designs, as well as wooden trees about 34 inches tall. The items were available for District […]
ECPA presents ‘An Intimate Evening with Jeanette Andrews’
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts is bringing magic to downtown Elmhurst thanks to the support of the DuPage Foundation. Jeanette Andrews presented her first magic performance at age 4, was paid for her first show at age 6, and that day began running her own business. She has never […]
City announces new ‘Elmhurst ALERTS’ system; Residents urged to sign up for PSAs, emergency notifications
The City of Elmhurst has partnered with Everbridge, a leader in unified critical communications, to keep the Elmhurst community safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. The City will begin using the system starting in 2024, known as “Elmhurst ALERTS,” to communicate during emergencies, […]
