Several years ago, this tree was planted near Sandburg Middle School in honor of long-time teacher Trilby Porter (back row, second from right). Spearheaded by her friend Geri Kucera, the Independent has an opportunity to present these photos of Trilby’s tree in honor of her recent passing at the age […]
Elmhurst News
Frances Decker joins CBE Board of Directors
Frances “Franny” Decker of Elmhurst was recently elected to the Board of Directors at the Community Bank of Elmhurst. Decker, an Elmhurst native, graduated from York High School and the University of Illinois. She currently is in the Human Resources department at Gonnella Baking Company in Schaumburg. She has held […]
Elmhurst U. launches new scholarship for transfer students
Elmhurst University has launched a scholarship program to reward all transfer students who obtain their associate degree from a community college before transferring to Elmhurst. The $1,000 per year Associate Degree Award celebrates the academic success of community college students who complete their associate degree and also recognizes the partnerships […]
ICC celebrates two outstanding ICGS alums
On Friday, Feb. 4 at Immaculate Conception Church, two Immaculate Conception Grade School alumni were awarded the 2022 NCEA Distinguished Graduate Award. This award is given by the National Catholic Educational Association to a graduate who has contributed greatly to American society and the Catholic Church. Ms. Susan Koch, a […]
IC Catholic Prep wrestlers Renteria, Calcagno and Mims win Class 1A state titles
The recent string of success for the IC Catholic Prep wrestling team continued in a big way this past weekend. The Knights’ Nick Renteria, Michael Calcagno and Jadon Mims won Class 1A state titles at the State Farm Center (formerly Assembly Hall) on the campus of the University of Illinois […]
Steven W. Bussa, 61
Services Saturday Steven W. Bussa passed away Feb. 13, 2022 at the age of 61. He was born March 1, 1960 in Elmhurst to the late Wayne and Dolores Bussa. Steve is survived by his wife of 33 years, Corinne; children, Josh (Kellie), Alex and Amy; grandchildren Hank and Hannah; […]
Sharon Ann Pike, 61
Sharon Ann Pike, of Middletown, Ind., passed away Feb. 14, 2022 at the age of 61. She was born July 23, 1960 in Elmhurst to the late Donald and Luella (Haskin) Marron. Sharon was a 1978 graduate of Willowbrook High School, Villa Park. She married Daniel T. Pike on Sept. […]
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 […]
Two at Artis Senior Living connect for kidney transplant; Donna Germann, Robyn McCracken tell their story
Donna Germann is a wife, mother of a son and daughter, and the senior executive director at Artis Senior Living in Elmhurst. Donna joined Artis Senior Living in 2018 with a passion for senior living that stems from her own experience with her parents. “The time I spent with them […]
Local teacher’s book named Book of the Year by CWA; Shares story of ‘the rogue Rockefeller McCormick’
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Andrea Friederici Ross is a librarian at Salt Creek School in Elmhurst, a seemingly simple means of gainful employment. But behind the scenes, Ross has been telling the story of an incredible woman in history who made significant contributions to the City of […]