Karl Zerfoss, 92 Karl Zerfoss, an Elmhurst resident for nearly 50 years, died peacefully November 15, 2016, at the Oakbrook Health Care Center at the age of 92. He had been ailing for the past four years. Karl served as a T 5 radio operator in the 397th Regiment of […]
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Fenton High School hosts Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fair
Fenton High School is hosting a Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fair on December 1 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the school’s community room. Mr. Eric Koranda, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations, will provide an overview of requirements, daily routine and compensation for substitute teachers. Please note a […]
Police arrest three for passing counterfeit bills
Suspects charged with felony forgery By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Monday afternoon, Nov. 28, the Independent learned that on November 15 at 8 p.m., the Elmhurst police responded to the 100 block of York Road, where a male subject had attempted to pass a counterfeit $100-dollar bill […]
The Independent presents “I am thankful…” letters
The children of Elmhurst share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving… I am thankful for… God, Holidays, turkey, Thanksgiving. I am thankful for clothes, water, food, homes, school, World, Family, friends. I’m glad that people can learn and live. I love all Holidays. Name: Abby Age: 9 School: Field […]
IC Catholic Prep football team wins state championship
Knights close out perfect campaign with another blowout victory. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Perfection! Domination! Those are the two words that sum up the IC Catholic Prep football team’s 2016 season. The Knights put the bow on a perfect 14-0 season with a 43-0 victory over Carlinville in the Class […]
IC beats Carlinville 43-0 to win State Championship
Jordan Rowell (#35) dashes to Immaculate Conception’s fourth touchdown of the game in their Illinois High School Association Class 3A State Championship Game with the Carlinville Cavaliers. The IC Knights were leading 29-0 after one quarter of play. They led 29-0 at halftime as well. Photo by Daniel L. Chamness, […]
Obituaries
John E. Dramm, 91 John E. Dramm passed away peacefully on November 13, 2016 at the age of 91. He was born on May 6, 1925 in Oak Park. John graduated from York High School in 1943 and entered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and served in WWII South […]
More incidents of counterfeit $100 bills reported
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to the Elmhurst Police Reports, on Nov. 7 there were numerous incidents reported in which a suspect had purchased or attempted to purchase items using a $100 bill that was later found to be counterfeit. • A complainant told police at around 5:49 […]
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 Nov. 6 • Darnel Martinez, 45, of Oswego, […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Friday, Nov. 18 — Spring Road tree-lighting From 6-7 p.m., the first Christmas tree-lighting event in Elmhurst (and Santa’s first visit!) takes place at Spring Road. Santa will be arriving in a fire truck, before taking his post inside […]
