League of Women Voters welcome speaker from Illinois NOW Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., as Illinois NOW Vice President of Communications Michelle Fadeley presents information on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) […]
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Boy Scouts now allows girls; local troops anxious to welcome them
The Boy Scouts of America has announced on October 11 that starting in 2018 they will admit girls into Cub Scouts and in 2019 will add them to Boy Scouts. However, today girls who are at least 10 to 14 years old may join the Elmhurst Exploring Club number 1 […]
New president named to DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association
On Thursday Sept. 28., Bensenville Police Chief, Frank Kosman was named president of the DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association. The oath of office was administered by former Village Attorney and now Law Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit, Peter Ostling. “I am honored to have this opportunity and look […]
Addison Community Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 19 Job Fair at the library From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., put your job-seeking skills to use and attend a Job Fair at the Addison Public Library. Meet employers looking to fill a variety of positions. Intended for ages 18 and up. Info: call 630-458-3320 or visit […]
YDAP introduces three Dukes of Distinction
The York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) serves to recognize and honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service and/or an outstanding contribution to society. This year, six Dukes of Distinction have been chosen by a panel of York alumni judges and will be honored on the […]
Former State Rep. arrested for alleged retail theft
Sandra Pihos released after posting $1500 bond By Dee Longfellow For The Independent Late Sunday afternoon, the Independent learned that former Illinois State Representative Sandra Pihos, a Republican from Glen Ellyn, had been arrested by the Lombard Police Department for alleged retail theft on Tuesday, Sept. 26. According to circuit […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at School District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst. Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on Oct. 10 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Sandburg nurse awarded ’Shining Star’ […]
Park Board Capsules
Here’s what’s happening at the Park District By Chris Fox For the Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Oct. 10 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. All seven board members attended the meeting There were no public comments. Tax levy […]
Bonnie R. Reinke, 75
Bonnie R. Reinke nee Stolper, 75, longtime resident of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Ronald D. for 52 years; loving mother of David (Deborah) Reinke, Dawn (Lawrence) Lesko and Dana Reinke; grandmother of Tori Lesko, Douglas Lesko, Rachel Lesko, Daniel Reinke, Stephanie Reinke, Alexis Draves, Tyler Draves and Kylie […]
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 or defacement to property/criminal damage to […]