On May 19, 2017, DuPage Habitat for Humanity held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome the Bish family to their new home in Bensenville. The ceremony included a house blessing, presentation of the keys and a ribbon cutting. Tony Bish, a single father of four, had been struggling to support […]
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Community turns out for dancing under the stars
MARISA MANCINI PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Matt, Kassondra and baby Amalia Schref enjoy music on the seventh floor which is appropriately named after Elmhurst College. On Saturday, June 3, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band performed for a substantial crowd on the top floor of the Addison Parking Deck at 135 No. […]
Fire Department debuts new ALS Rapid Response Vehicle
Unveiled at Dancing Under the Stars event Members of the Elmhurst Fire Department displayed their brand new advanced life support (ALS) Rapid Response Vehicle at the “Dancing Under the Stars” event held at the Addison Parking Garage to thank the City of Elmhurst for its part in supporting the program. […]
Maddie Hurt among elite to compete in women’s national tournament
Distinguished Western Women’s Golf Association Amateur event comes to River Forest CC When top amateur golfers from around the world gather to compete in the upcoming 117th annual Women’s Western National Amateur Golf Championship, Elmhurst’s own Maddie Hurt will be in the line-up. An Elmhurst resident and recent graduate of […]
More crime news…
Kicked out of house, subject exposes buttocks, charges allege On May 31, disorderly conduct was charged after police said Michelle M. Dzierwa, 36, of Elmhurst, showed up at the victim’s home in the 800 block of Spring Road at around 10:58 a.m. According to police, the victim told Dzierwa to […]
State lawmakers pass education funding reform with last-minute Chicago sweeteners
By Illinois New Network Democratic lawmakers passed sweeping reforms to the state’s education system that all sides agree is broken. Then, they put it in a drawer and went home. Late Wednesday night last week, the state Senate entered the final vote needed to pass a new formula for evidence-based […]
Pickleball comes to Elmhurst
New sport combines tennis, badminton, ping pong, says ‘Ambassador’ By Marisa Mancini For The Elmhurst Independent While pickleball is gaining popularity in Elmhurst, many people still know little or nothing about it. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, and is suitable for […]
York High School junior selected as an Emperor Science Award winner
On May 23, Siva Sreedhar from York Community High School was announced as one of 100 award recipients for the second year of PBS LearningMedia’s and Stand Up To Cancer’s Emperor Science Award program. The Emperor Science Award program is an initiative designed to encourage high school students to explore […]
Veterans Commission to honor Bales, Korean KIA
Donald J. Bales deceased September 1, 1950, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, will be honored during the 1 p.m. honor guard ceremony this Sunday, June 11, by having his name placed in the Roll of Remembrance at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park. Bales entered the service in 1949 […]
Georgia Berg, 98
Memorial service June 17 Georgia Berg, a long-time Elmhurst resident, recently passed away peacefully at the amazing age of 98. Her family will host a memorial open house on Saturday, June 17 from 1-3 p.m. in Washington Park in Elmhurst where a memorial tree has been planted. The park is […]