Community fundraising event takes place Saturday, July 14 Chicagoland new-car dealers are once again on a summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local troops and their families. On Saturday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elmhurst Toyota, Elmhurst BMW and Jaguar Elmhurst, at 440 W. […]
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Elmhurst Airborne hosts ALSF fundraiser
On Sunday, June 24, the Elmhurst Airborne basketball took part in a fundraiser to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand. It took place in the Campbell Gymnasium at York High School. The event featured Clay Custer and some of his Loyola University Basketball teammates providing an afternoon of instructional guidance in the […]
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 meeting on June 19 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. National Euro Challenge […]
Antonia “Toni” Herman
Antonia “Toni” Herman passed away peacefully at her home in Elmhurst on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Beloved wife of Willis “Bill”, Loving mother of Fred, Mike, Cheryl, Laurie, Cherished grandmother of Jarrett, Colton, Peyton, Johnny and River. She is a God-loving soul who was loving, kind, and generous. She will […]
School Board discusses public feedback on facility master plan; Referendum considered to provide funds for renovation, construction
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent At its meeting on Tuesday, June 19, the District 205 School Board heard a presentation from the consultants who are helping the board and district staff gain community feedback about the formation of the district’s master facility plan. Lesley Rogers and Marcia Sutter […]
Harry W. Schwarz Jr., 89
Harry W. Schwarz Jr., of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Lillian Norris Schwarz for 65 years; loving father of James Dorn (Kristine) Schwarz, Robert Hugh (the late Nancy) Schwarz and Linda Schwarz (David) Verseman; cherished grandfather of Julie (Daniel) Pienta, Karyn (Derek) Soerens, […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Wednesday, July 4 4 on the 4th race/kids run 4 on the 4th race will be held, beginning with the 4-mile race at 7:15 a.m., followed by ta 1K Kids race at 8:20. Both events start and finish […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Criminal damage, criminal defacement, criminal trespass to […]
Soccer families changing lives by sharing used gear; Local family collects hockey equipment through July 10
It’s a long way from Elmhurst to Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia in south-central Africa. But last year, the love of soccer and connections through Facebook made the distance a lot shorter. Last spring, the Stukel family of Elmhurst was hosting a visiting coach for their son’s soccer team, […]
Elmhurst Lacrosse 10U boys team wins IBLA title; Squad defeats strong Fox Valley program in final
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Elmhurst Lacrosse 10U Titans team recently capped off its season in style. Elmhurst won the Illinois Boys Lacrosse Association championship (statewide playoffs) with three victories over Tinley Park, Lake Zurich and Fox Valley. Elmhurst, whose team is comprised of fourth-grade players, kicked things off […]