Joan M. Bennett, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 86.. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Nancy Schmidt, loving grandmother of Kenneth (Ashley), Jennifer and Michael Schmidt, dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at St. […]
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Kenneth F. Gerleman
Kenneth F. Gerleman passed away at his home in Elmhurst on August 23, 2017. He was a Professional Engineer and Civil Engineering graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology in 1948, spent 28 years with the Clay Pipe Institute ending as Vice President of Technical Services, and 8 years with Chicago […]
Daniel A. ‘Skip’ Nixon III, 61
Daniel A. ‘Skip’ Nixon III, passed away Aug. 23, 2017, at the age of 61 at Journey Hospice in Woodstock, Ill., after a short illness. Skip is survived by his partner, Jan Wilen of Woodstock; his daughter, Callie Ann of Bloomington; his son, Zachery Cain, U.S. Army; his mother, Mary […]
Elmhurst sports report
IC Catholic Prep football team blows out Bishop McNamara York football team loses to New Trier. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The wins keep piling up for the IC Catholic Prep football program. The Knights, the defending Class 3A state champions, hit the road to Kankakee in Week 1 and came […]
St. Charles Road bridge west of Rte 83 to be improved
Grabowski: project can be done without completely closing street By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to City Manager Jim Grabowski, the bridge over Salt Creek on St. Charles Road just west of Rte. 83 is to be repaired in the next 60 days and rebuilt within the next […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Pick of the Week — The event NOT to be missed… Sunday, Sept. 3 — EWAN’s ‘Cue for a Cause “Cue For A Cause,” a fundraiser for the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, will take place in the City lot at York and Vallette from 12 noon-8 p.m. This year, […]
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 […]
Lebanese Festival to showcase culture and cuisine
Our Lady of Lebanon in Lombard will be holding their annual Lebanese Food Festival September 1-3, 2017. This three-day outdoor and indoor festival features: authentic Lebanese food made from old-world recipes; cultural beverages, including Lebanese beer, wine and coffee; around–the-clock entertainment and dancing, with famous Lebanese singers, live bands, DJs, […]
Bond set at $75,000 for Elmhurst lawyer accused of possessing child pornography
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced on Aug. 28 that Judge Joseph Bugos has set bond at $75,000 with 10% to apply for an Elmhurst lawyer charged with possession of child pornography. Ralph Tellefsen, 62 (d.o.b. 10/4/1954) of 172 Berkley, appeared in Bond Court this morning where he […]
GOP lawmakers: Time to deal with TIFs in school funding is now
ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts in Illinois hide property wealth from the state in the areas where they exist. TIFs affect the formula for how much money the state will send to school districts under an evidence-based funding model, and some state lawmakers say it’s time to […]