STAFF REPORT Mary Lemanski, who had been the DuPage County Democratic Party’s social media director, resigned from that position Monday, Nov. 22, after posting tweets comparing the driver of an SUV who allegedly drove into a crowd of people during a Christmas parade Sunday, Nov. 21, in Waukesha, Wis., to […]
Elmhurst News
Arrest made in incident that drew police to Eldridge; Domestic battery, unlawful restraint, kidnapping alleged
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last week in its Nov. 25 edition, the Elmhurst Independent published photos of an unknown incident that drew the presence of law enforcement from several other municipalities to the area near Butterfield Rd. and Prospect Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 20. At press time […]
Patricia Walsh Kerr, 81
Patricia Walsh Kerr passed away in Encinitas, California on October 20, 2021 at the age of 81. Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1940 to Lorraine and Edward Walsh, the first of their five children. Patricia grew up in Elmhurst, in a household rich with love and […]
Coach John Englert, 86
Funeral service Thursday Coach John Englert, 56-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away on November 24, 2021, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of 15 years to the late Jackie, nee Fults; cherished father of Mark (Mila) and Amy and stepfather to Jim (Carrie) Fults, Dan (Kandice) Fults, and Shane […]
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 […]
Santa comes to town!
Every year, Santa Claus makes his first stop at the Spring Road Business Association’s annual holiday tree-lighting, which took place Friday evening, Nov. 19. It was cold enough that people had to bundle up tight, which means you can’t even see little Kenny Kapraun’s face! With him (besides Santa!) is […]
Two local students honored with ‘Yes I Can’ award
Two District 205 students were honored with “Yes I Can” awards from the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), which recognizes children and youth with exceptionalities who have demonstrated their determination and achievements in multiple ways. The awards were presented at the recent CEC Convention, held virtually. Paul Rosland, a […]
City launches Bingo game through holidays
On Saturday, Nov. 27 is known as “Small Business Saturday” and the City of Elmhurst is using the occasion to springboard a new program called Elmhurst Loves Local Bingo to help small businesses through the holiday season. Elmhurst Loves Local Bingo is a virtual contest, in which participants can fill […]
School Board honors students’ recent accomplishments; Construction updates optimistic; Transition Center opens, is named
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Nov. 16 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Two board members, Beth Hosler and Christopher Kocinski, were absent from the meeting. Recent sports accomplishments recognized The board […]
Betty H. Athon, 94
Wife and mother Betty Hughes Athon of Sandy Springs, and formerly Alpharetta, Ga., Elmhurst, , Naples, Fla., and Decatur, Ga., died Nov. 13, 2021 of natural causes. She was born in Sandy Spring on Aug. 22, 1927. Active in garden and bridge clubs, hospital auxiliary and church, notably First United […]
