Rock Valley Publishing purchases newspapers from E.A. MacKay Enterprises Bonnie MacKay, publisher of the Lombardian and Villa Park Review newspapers, announced the sale of the weekly newspapers to Rock Valley Publishing, located in Elmhurst. Rock Valley publishes The Independent Newspapers serving Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville and Villa Park. The company also […]
Author: RVP Editor
Obituary
Russell Paul Josephus, 73 Russell Paul Josephus, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Cheryl, nee Petrowsky; father of Scott M. (Aimee) Josephus and Nicole A. (Damon) Rafiei; grandfather of Helena Josephus and Ava Rafiei. Mr. Josephus was an U.S. Army Veteran, a member […]
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 to property/motor vehicle/criminal trespass to property/ […]
Elmhurst man struck, killed by Metra train
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth, the police department is investigating a fatal pedestrian railway accident that occurred on Sunday evening. At 11:15 p.m. on June 19, an outbound Metra train struck a pedestrian who was standing on […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Sunday, June 26 Author of book about Ronco and Popeil to speak At 2 p.m., Tim Samuelson, author of the book “But Wait, There’s More!: The Irresistible Appeal and Spiel of Ronco and Popeil,” presents a lecture in the […]
Timothy Christian boys basketball team finishes strong at Braidwood Trojans won final three games of shootout.
By Mike Miazga Correspondent Things didn’t start out the greatest for the Timothy Christian boys basketball team at the recent Braidwood shootout at Reed-Custer High School. The Trojans lost their first two games, but came back on the final day to win all three of their games and leave the […]
Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts Scores Touchdown! Fundraiser Features Grand Prize Raffle Tickets – DA BEARS!
Elmhurst, Illinois, June 17, 2016: Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts, a new initiative to build a multi-stage venue in downtown Elmhurst, announces its first social and fundraising event—a summer Patio Party and Open House, to be held at Flight 112 Wine Bar & Restaurant. On Wednesday, July 13, friends, supporters, […]
The City of Elmhurst launches ExploreElmhurst.com
Calendar of events, things to do, places to stay, business and organization information and more to showcase Elmhurst’s great offerings Elmhurst— The City of Elmhurst has launched www.ExploreElmhurst.com, a newly branded website focused on offering residents and visitors an all-access guide to discovering what there is to see and do […]
The City of Elmhurst Kicks off the 2016 Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley Program
Elmhurst —Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 3rd through September 18th, residents and visitors can take a FREE ride on the Explore Elmhurst Express, a bright yellow and green trolley stopping at 6 locations in Elmhurst. No tickets are needed to ride the Explore Elmhurst Express connecting downtown Elmhurst […]
Correction: Park District ground-breaking to be held at 10:00 a.m.
The Independent incorrectly listed the ground-breaking for the Playground For Everyone at 1:00. The correct time is 10:00 a.m., Saturday June 18. The correct release follows: Park Dist. plans ground-breaking at Butterfield Elmhurst — On Saturday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m., the Elmhurst Park District invites the public to join […]
