Willam A. Kiefer of Elmhurst, U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam era passed away recently. Beloved husband of Linda nee Wilton. Loving father of Dawn (Edwin) Fiebrandt, Brian (Kate), Karolyn (Craig) Doro, Matthew (Amanda DeWitte) Kiefer. Dearest grandfather of Mary and Laura Fiebrandt, Zoey and Carson Kiefer, Malorie, Keegan […]
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Director of the Elmhurst History Museum to retire
Brian Bergheger has spent 29 years with the City Brian Bergheger, Director of the Elmhurst History Museum for the City of Elmhurst, will retire effective October 2017. Bergheger has been credited for his role in directing and managing the operations of the Elmhurst History Museum in alignment with professional practices […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – the event NOT to be missed! Sunday, June 25 — History Museum presents Disco Explosion event From 3-6 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents a Disco Explosion Community Event, as it celebrates everything ‘70s with a little disco and a little rock ‘n’ roll. Grammy-winning […]
4 on the 4th Race
Final plans coming together Race organization and and runner registration are in high gear for the 13th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th, Presented by InMotion Foot & Ankle Center. The 4-mile run to celebrate the Fourth of July begins at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, starting […]
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. Battery June 11 • Gillermo De La Cruz, […]
Romance comes to Elmhurst Hospital
After health scare, couple decides to wed RIGHT NOW! By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent “I’d asked her before to marry me,” said Tom King, the groom in a last-minute impromptu wedding hat took place on Saturday, June 10 in the chapel of Elmhurst Hospital. “She just always put […]
Gov. Rauner urges lawmakers to pass GOP ‘compromise’ budget plan; Democrats scoff
By Dan McCaleb, Greg Bishop and Cole Lauterbach Illinois News Network Almost two full years into a budget impasse that has Illinois’ debt soaring and its bond rating plummeting, Gov. Bruce Rauner is calling on state lawmakers to approve his preferred budget plan during a 10-day special session that begins […]
The Block to Block Party is back
Summer is here, which means the Block to Block Party is back and ready to rock! Visit the heart of downtown Elmhurst every Wednesday night, starting June 7th from 5:30pm-8:30pm for free, live music and family-friendly fun put on by the Elmhurst City Centre. Each week, there will be two […]
Beverly Jane Richardson
Beverly Jane Richardson (nee Mason) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her residence in The Creste at Village Pointe Commons, Grafton. Wisconsin. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Jack D. Richardson, and daughters Carol (Dan) Richardson McCoy of Mequon, WI and Julia (Eric) […]
Bruce A. Peterson
Bruce A. Peterson, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Alice nee Kellerhals; father of Gary (Lauren), Roger (Catherine) and John; proud grandfather of Jeffrey, Benjamin and Samuel. Bruce was a longtime member of the Addison and Elmhurst Art Leagues, where he cherished the […]