Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic and the Elmhurst Twilight Mile return to the streets around Elmhurst University and Wilder Park on June 7. Organizers hope to build on the success of last year’s event and attract even more competitors and even more spectators to watch the high speed […]
Shirley L. Myers, nee Little, age 82, resident of Park Place of Elmhurst; member of the Red Hatters, American Legion Auxillary, former director of Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission, former Sunday school coordinator First Congregational UCC; Founders medal recipient at Elmhurst University; Elmhurst Jaycee’s Person of the Year, devoted supporter […]
Lois Elaine Anderson, age 94, a beloved and longtime resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025. Born on November 18, 1930, in Elgin, Illinois, Lois lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and deep love for her family and community. She attended Drake University, […]
The Elmhurst District 205 Board of Education has approved the appointment of Joseph Blomquist as the next Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations/Chief School Business Official (CSBO). With District 205’s commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional talent, a comprehensive and inclusive hiring process was conducted to identify a highly qualified […]
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Aug. 17 Legacies: Selections from the Elmhurst Art Museum Permanent Collection. Much of EAM’s permanent collection results from the relationship between the museum and the people who previously owned the work, including artists, collectors, and their family members. The galleries […]
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 […]
New Democratic Township Supervisor: ‘Our goal is to continue and innovate new services’ By Jane Charmelo FOR THE INDEPENDENT After the Tuesday, April 1, election, voters saw a shift in color from red to blue among elected officials in York Township, both in the supervisor’s office and on the board. […]
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Gibbons got to thinking about how there were children learning from home who might not be getting the breakfast or lunch they would have received while at school. The founder of the Dan Gibbons Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, […]
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 […]
Elmhurst Park District’s Canine Corner Dog Park is a brand-new, exciting space for Elmhurst residents and their furry companions to enjoy off-leash fun in a safe and friendly environment. Located at 0S761 Old York Road, the dog park will have separate areas for large and small dogs, plus plenty of […]