Quotes of the week: “It’s summer: if you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed.” Unknown “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” Sam Keen “Summer breeze makes me feel fine; blowing through the jasmine in my mind.” Seals & Crofts “Live in the sunshine. Swim in the […]
Elmhurst News
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police De-partment recently report-ed the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the priva-cy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a con-viction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Obituary
Robert J. Schiller Robert (Bob) Joseph Schiller (83) of Elmhurst, Illinois took his final breath on July 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years and his 8 lucky kids. Bob was born on August 30, 1940 to Joseph and Helen (Mulherin) Schiller. He graduated from Immaculate Conception […]
All aboard!
These are the Grzeszczak boys—Lukas (holding Duck Duck), 4, and Owen, 2—on board this little train car right out of Donkey Hodie’s world on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum for the current exhibition, Designing Donkey Hodie—From Make-Believe to Someplace Else. Lukas’ and Owen’s grandparents brought them to the puppet […]
Community Calendar
Thursday, Aug. 1 From 6:30-8:30 p.m., all are invited to Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road by the Prairie Path, where the Spring Road Business Assn. presents two acts. The students from Elmhurst School of Rock start the evening with their band, followed by The Sting Rays, who will […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Around 75 people turn out for Trump prayer vigil in Elmhurst; ‘Violence has no place in politics’
By Dee Longfellow FOR ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING Following the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life last Saturday at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, plans were quickly put together to hold a prayer vigil for Trump and for our nation’s healing at Elmhurst City Hall on Sunday, July 14 at […]
Elmhurst Garden Club declares successful Garden Walk & Faire
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Another successful Garden Walk & Faire has come and gone for the Elmhurst Garden Club, and it appears to be a rousing success. It was perfect “garden” weather, albeit a little warm, temperatures creeping toward the 90s by mid-afternoon. Members were stationed at […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Monday, July 22 From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Education Center of the Elmhurst History Museum, kids and their caregivers are invited to drop in and play games, make a craft, and explore the exhibits. Appropriate for elementary school age children accompanied by an adult. No registration required. […]