By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to the Facebook page of the Elmhurst Police Department, a bus of 58 migrants from Texas stopped at the Elmhurst train station. Someone on board acting as a “leader” purchased Metra tickets for all passengers, who boarded the 9:13 p.m. train to […]
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John Kalis, MD, 71
John Kalis MD, age 71, of Elmhurst, passed away on November 23, 2023. Beloved husband of 45 years to Mary Ann, nee Castelli; loving father of Christopher (Lisa Armstrong) Kalis and Erica (Bob) Voightmann; cherished grandpa of Natalie, Matthew and Emily Voightmann; devoted son of Pauline, nee Bajdek and […]
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 ‘Packs the Place’ for Special Olympics BBall
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Addison Trail hosted its annual Pack the Place game for the school’s Special Olympics Basketball Team. Members of the Addison Trail Blazettes, Cheerleading Team, Boys Basketball Team, Girls Basketball Team and Best Buddies club attended the event to support the student-athletes. To celebrate, participants danced the […]
Marilyn Fredericks turns 93
Elmhurst resident Marilyn Fredericks celebrated her birthday Wednesday, Dec. 6, when York Township supervisor John Valle surprised her with a birthday cake. She had it cut and shared with everyone who was dining with her on that day at the York Township Senior Nutrition Center in Lombard. Congratulations, Marilyn!
Three men charged for possession of multiple weapons, including machine gun; Suspects in custody following high-speed chase; all denied pre-trial release
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for three men who were allegedly found to be in possession of multiple weapons including a loaded machine gun. Jeremiah Dawson, 21; […]
ECPA receives $2,500 grant from DuPage Foundation; Local initiative accepts ‘Community Needs’ grant
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) was recently awarded a grant from the DuPage Foundation’s Community Needs Grant Program at a recent open house. Foundation staff, Trustees, committee members and donors were on hand to celebrate everything happening in DuPage County. The DuPage Foundation Community Needs Grant Program (CNGP) […]
York Furrier to close doors Jan. 31. Reznys to retire; business has flourished for three generations
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT York Furrier, a staple in Elmhurst’s downtown business district since 1931, has announced plans to retire and close its doors. Owners John and Kathy Rezny were unable to be reached before press time, but the news has spread around town, driving residents to […]
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 JV Blazettes make school history
This year, the Addison Trail Blazettes are making school history by implementing a junior varsity team for the first time. The JV team continued its historic season on Sunday, Dec. 3 by participating in the group’s first competition (which was the Evergreen Park High School Competitive Dance Invitational), where they […]
