Wednesday, November 5, 2025
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Many environmental organizations agree that throwing away pumpkins after Halloween, only to have them end up in a landfill, is a bad idea. SCARCE, (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education), especially, is leading the crusade—trying as far back as 2013 […]
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 […]
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: emrrc@comcast.net Nov. 1 through Nov. 28 Chicago artist Fred […]
Walter Bausch, age 89, formerly of Wuppertal, Germany, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Walter was born on July 19, 1936, son of the late Maria and Robert Bausch. A true collector at heart, Walter loved classic cars, rare stamps, and the friendships he made while […]
James David Plummer (1967-2025) died on October 25th surrounded by family in Elmhurst. Jim was a devoted husband, loving father of three, and longtime member of the Elmhurst community. Born in Winfield, IL on April 12, 1967, Jim attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School and Immaculate Conception High School and […]
Richard “Rick” Korkowski, age 72, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away on October 22, 2025. Born to the late Frank and Betty Jane Korkowski. Loving uncle of Kristen Ann and Ann Elizabeth; cherished brother of the late Jack A. (the late Claire) Korkowski; dear friend to […]
William “Bill” Carroll Gooch, Jr., age 88, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. Born December 30, 1936 in Clayton, Missouri to the late William Carroll and Martha Devaney Gooch. Loving husband of 67 years to Barbara L. Gooch nee Gruett. Beloved father of Bonnie […]
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 […]
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 University officially celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Health Sciences Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct.3. The 45,000-square-foot space is a multidisciplinary hub for learning and innovation. It houses Elmhurst University’s departments of Nursing, Public Health, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Crowned with more than […]