DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that bond has been set for a trio of individuals accused of stealing merchandise from the Nordstrom Rack store near the Oak Brook mall. Doniesha Chew, 23, of Phoenix; Terrance Reed, 37, of Chicago; […]
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Whelton offers budget presentation to D205 Board; Property tax structure led to funds delivered before end of FY2022
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Aug. 23 meeting of the Elmhurst School District 205 Board meeting included a presentation about the district’s tentative 2022-23 budget, delivered by Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent of finance and operations. Whelton stated that there would be a public hearing about […]
City Council approves release of transcripts from closed sessions
At the City Council meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, Council approved the release of transcripts from a closed session meeting that occurred on November 23, 2020. The purpose of this closed session was to discuss the threat of a lawsuit related to the Elmhurst Extended Care Development Project. At […]
LWV concerned about School Board holding fewer meetings; Also, some committee meetings no longer being recorded
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Marsha Baker, a member of the Elmhurst League of Women Voters, spoke up during the public-participation segment of the recent Board meeting of School District 205. Baker said the LWV was concerned about the board’s reduction in the number of its board meetings, […]
7th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest returns on Sept. 17
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is geared up for the return of the 7th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, located at 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst. After record-setting attendance last year, the […]
William “Bill” Joseph Igoe, 97
Services Friday, Saturday William Joseph Igoe, of Elmhurst, died on Sept. 10 at the age of 97. Born July 9, 1925 to William and Mary (McKeon) Igoe in Chicago, Bill was the youngest of five children. He graduated from Austin High School in 1943. In his high school yearbook, he […]
Stanley Louis Harding, 78
On September 1, 2022 at the age of 78, Stanley Louis Harding of Elmhurst received his eternal reward. Stan was a family man, retired pastor, U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, musician, and craftsman. Stan was born in Louisville to Bill and Becky (Ditto) Harding. He and his siblings […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week Saturday, Sept. 17 Heritage Foundation’s 7th annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest From 1 to 6 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation will host the 7th annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum. Proceeds from the event support the Elmhurst History Museum […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On; GMTT brings Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ to the stage
GreenMan Theatre returns to regular performances this fall with Shakespeare’s comic romance “The Tempest.” Many talented local actors are set to appear in the production which runs for three weeks, starting Friday, Sept. 16. Performances take place at GreenMan Theatre’s space at 232 S. York St. Shows are Friday and […]
