By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., residents and neighbors are invited to a concert recital presented by professional musician and private music teacher Uli Widmaier, an Elmhurst resident since 1998. The concert will be held at Congregation Etz Chaim, 1710 So. Highland […]
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25th annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade signals return to normalcy
It seems like an eternity since March 7, 2020. Our country and our world were on the precipice of a worldwide pandemic. Our lives would change dramatically in a matter of days. That day marked our last Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as the 2021 Parade would be cancelled. That […]
City Council amends Veterans Commission in Municipal Code; Changes better reflect scope of group’s powers and duties
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 7, aldermen unanimously approved a report to amend Municipal Code 4.10—Elmhurst Veterans Memorial Commission, based on a recommendation from the Public Affairs and Safety Committee. Committee Chair Marti Deuter (1st Ward) asked Vice Chair […]
New parents group called EPIC calls out D205, York principal; Request Special Board meeting for discussion
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last week, the Independent learned that a new group had formed among the parents of District 205 students, especially those at York High School. The group is called EPIC, which stands for Elmhurst Parents for Integrity in Curriculum. The group, led by Thomas […]
D205 Superintendent responds to recent lawsuit; District forced to update COVID mitigation measures
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the most recent meeting of the District 205 School Board, Superintendent Keisha Campbell gave a brief update about COVID-19 metrics and said that the district had been served and named as one of more than 140 Illinois school districts in a case, […]
Raymond N. Reddel, Jr., 81
Raymond N. Reddel, Jr. (Papa), age 81 passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2022 at the age of 81, surrounded by those he loved. He was born on April 1, 1940 in Elmhurst to the late Ray and Lucy Reddel. Ray is survived by his loving wife of […]
Gertrude J. “Trudy” Vogel, 89
Funeral Mass Feb. 15 Gertrude J. “Trudy” Vogel passed away February 5, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born March 27, 1932 in The Netherlands, one of 11 children to the late Lambertus and Elizabeth Janssen. Trudy moved to America in 1958. After graduating from beauty school, she […]
Trilby Porter, 83
Services Saturday Trilby Porter, née Mammen, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, at the age of 83. She grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa, and was a long-time resident of Elmhurst. Trilby was the beloved wife of Gerald (Jerry) Porter; loving mother of Todd (Kelly), and Tom (Raquel); proud […]
Therese “Terry” Tarantino, 88
Therese “Terry” Tarantino passed away peacefully on January 28,2022, at the age of 88. She was born in Chicago to the late John and Anne Waas. For 34 years she and her husband, the late Salvatore Tarantino, resided in Elmhurst. She was an active member of the Elmhurst Garden Club […]
Donald “Finis” Gidcumb, 71
Donald Brian “Finis” Gidcumb, age 71, suddenly, longtime resident of Elmhurst, former employee at Keebler Foods; loving husband of Kathleen M. “Kathy” nee Revane; beloved father of Kara Gidcumb, Colleen (Dan) Henry and Brian Gidcumb; cherished grandfather of Tessa and Faye Henry; dear brother of David (Anne) Gidcumb and brother-in-law […]
