Norma Jean McEllin, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. Born in Effingham, Illinois in 1931 to her parents Ferdinand and Frances Koester, Norma Jean rode a tractor years before she drove a car. Norma Jean worked as a nurse for the Santa Fe railroad before […]
Elmhurst News
California man charged after burglary of a UPS vehicle
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 10:42 a.m. the Elmhurst Police Department responded to the At Home store located at 265 S. IL Route 83 for a 911 call reporting a man that attempted to break into the rear of a UPS vehicle parked in front of the store. […]
Register now for Citizen’s Police Academy; Classes begin Sept. 4
Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give Elmhurst residents a general overview of law enforcement practices and a behind-the-scenes look at their police department. The program provides participants with a better understanding of challenges faced by police officers in the field along with insight into the handling […]
Community Calendar
Quotes of the week: “Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” William Shakespeare “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” Oscar Wilde “One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.” Henry David Thoreau (A student of […]
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 […]
City announces new, expanding businesses
The following is a list of some new and expanding businesses throughout Elmhurst since April. Kong Dog- 113 Schiller St. Adorn 512, 106 W. Second St. Orale Guey, 110 W. Park Ave. Keller Williams, 100 N. Addison St. Aunt Tina’s Kitchen, 582 W. Lake St. Golden Boy BBQ, 551 […]
Regan Toole named 2024 Evans Scholar of the Year; York graduate earned degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this year
Elmhurst’s Regan Toole was recently honored as an Evans Scholar of the Year—the most prestigious title a student can earn within the Evans Scholar Foundation, which awards full housing and tuition college scholarships to golf caddies. Toole was named a 2024 Evans Scholar of the Year during the Evans Scholars […]
RONALD H. STEFANI, SR., MD
Ronald H. Stefani, Sr., MD passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dorine Baggio Stefani and cherished father of Valerie Stefani (Hal) Cahill and Ronald (Nina) Stefani, Jr., MD. Proud grandfather of Nicholas (Michelle) Stefani, Ronald (Allyson) Stefani, Marisa Stefani, […]
Council Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Hall
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The following actions took place at the Elmhurst City Council meeting held on Monday, Aug. 5. • Three aldermen—Michael Bram (3rd Ward), Karen Sienko (2nd) and Rex Irby (7th)—have requested that the City’s historical preservation ordinance be reviewed, along with the historical […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the week: Saturday, Aug. 17 Senior Conversation with Mayor Scott Levin Attention seniors! At 10 a.m., there will be Senior Community Conversation held at City Hall, hosted by Mayor Scott Levin. Includes valuable information about Elmhurst ALERTS, transportation updates, and essential safety tips from the Elmhurst Fire […]
