John F. Hasser, 69 John F. Hasser, formerly of Fowler, Ind., and long-time Elmhurst resident, passed away on April 15, 2016, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Jane nee McIntyre. He is survived by his loving wife, Bettie; siblings Joe […]
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PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support Holds Fundraiser: The PANDAS Bash!
Help Support Families Struggling with PANDAS/PANS ELMHURST- On Friday, April 29, 2016 PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support (PAS) is hosting The PANDAS Bash! at Fitz’s Spare Keys at 119 N. York St. in Elmhurst, Illinois. The PANDAS Bash! will feature Mike and Joe, “a modern rock cover band widely regarded as […]
Marta Davy loses valiant fight Philanthropist, volunteer, community leader passes away at 58
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Everywhere you turned, she was there. If there was a fight for what’s right, she was there. If there was an endeavor that needed leadership, she was there. Whether it was for local students of District 205 or those far away in […]
Bank Robbery
Elmhurst police are investigating a reported Bank Robbery that occurred on Tuesday, 04/19/16, at approximately 3:42 p.m. at TCF Bank, located within the Jewel Food Store at 153 E. Schiller Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The offender entered the Jewel Store on Schiller Street and demanded money from the TCF Bank teller. […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Saturday, April 23 Inaugural Annie LeGere 4K Walk The Inaugural Annie LeGere “To the Moon and Back” 4K Walk (no running) will step off at 10 a.m. at Sandburg Middle School. Proceeds will help support legislation to provide Epi-Pen […]
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/motor […]
Elmhurst Girls Soccer Report
IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team defeats Montini Bleyer, Lundgren each score two goals in York soccer win. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team moved to 3-2-2 overall after a recent 3-1 non-conference win against Montini. Grace Fuller led the Knights with two goals. Olivia […]
Obituaries
Beverly M. Leone, 78 Beverly M. Leone nee Dukovan, of Wayne, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Frank Sr. for 58 years; loving mother of Frank Jr. (Noreen) and Michael (Molly); cherished grandmother of Rebecca (Sean) McCabe, Matthew (Jennifer) Gilles, Kyle, Nicholas […]
YMCA Celebrates with longest member
On Friday, April 8, 2016 the Elmhurst YMCA celebrated the Grand Opening of the new men’s locker room. Dick Malone, President and CEO of YMCA of Metro Chicago, was present alongside Angie Flesch, Elmhurst YMCA’s Executive Director, senior Elmhurst YMCA staff and Charles “Chuck” Weigel, Jr., former Mayor of Elmhurst (1961-1973) and the […]
Nybo advances EpiPen legislation to train first-responders Action comes on the heels of Annie LeGere tragedy
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) is working to expand first responders’ ability to help save people suffering from a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Nybo was spurred to file legislation that will allow specially trained police officers to administer epinephrine via an auto-injector, or EpiPen, in an […]
