By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Jan. 11 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting, which was the board’s first regular meeting of 2022. [Ed. note: Due […]
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Yet another incident at Oak Brook shopping center; Burberry store hit for estimated $23,000 in stolen merchandise, Oak Brook police say
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT According to various news reports, another robbery took place at the Oak Brook Center, this time at the Burberry store. The estimated loss at the Burberry store is $23,000 in merchandise, which was reportedly taken on Friday, Jan. 14 at about 11:30 a.m. According […]
Community Calendar
Welcome back to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar With the continued volatility in the fight against COVID-19, the Elmhurst Independent is bringing back its Community Calendar. Upcoming events will be published, whether virtual or in person. Please remember to be safe at live events by wearing masks, using hand […]
Malcolm “Mal” Goodnick, 96
Malcolm “Mal” Goodnick, a long-time resident of Elmhurst for more than 63 years, passed away Jan. 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Charlene nee Gillio for 63 years; adored father of Janet (Jim) Wolande, Keith, and Judi (Dale) Dyer; cherished grandfather of Dan and Tim (Stephanie) […]
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 […]
EAM presents Art from My Heart: Valentines for Seniors
NOTE: The Art Museum is currently closed for installation and building maintenance. On Monday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum and RGL Marketing for the Arts is holding Art from the Heart: Valentines for Seniors, a special gathering to prepare valentines to be delivered […]
Art Museum kicks off 25th anniversary celebration
NOTE: The Art Museum is currently closed for installation and building maintenance. On Friday, Feb. 4 from 4-6 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum is holding a free open house sponsored by Lakeside Bank in celebration of the Museum’s 25th anniversary. Get a first glimpse of the recent Education Center renovations, […]
Laws supporting veterans now on the books
Recently passed laws to help support veterans across Illinois went into effect Jan. 1. “Prioritizing our veterans who have given so much for our country is always a top priority,” State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), a veteran and chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, said. “I’m proud of […]
A solid pillar of the community falls…Elmhurst must bid adieu to Art Ahlgrim
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Although he was solemn and serious, there was a wink and a smile just behind that calm exterior. For people who knew him, he was just as quick with a quip as he was gentle, while presiding over families often facing their […]
Edward-Elmhurst Health merges with NorthShore University HealthSystem; Creates network of nine facilities, 2400 beds, 6000 physicians, 300+ offices
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a release received from EEHealth, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Edward-Elmhurst Health have come together to transform healthcare and set the standard for community-connected, expert care close to home. Issued on Wednesday, Jan. 5, the release provided the following information: What […]