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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
Migrants bus into DuPage; take train to Chicago shelters; Two groups board at Elmhurst station, police say
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 […]
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!