From 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 13 , “Pedal Power” will host a charity collection of gently-used, working bicycles at the former Stemples Cycle Center location (at 494 Spring Road in Elmhurst). In addition to the Elmhurst collection, Pedal Power will also be collecting bikes across 8 […]
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Veterans Day Tribute at Elmhurst University
On Sunday, Nov. 7, the Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble, American Legion T.H.B. Post 187, and the Martha Ibbetson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, join together to present a family friendly Veterans Day Tribute for the Elmhurst community. The tribute will be held at 12 […]
Elmhurst U. introduces its first doctoral program; Doctor of nursing practice to begin in fall of 2022
Elmhurst University is stepping into new territory this year with the launch of its first doctoral program. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program was approved by the Higher Learning Commission earlier this month and will begin in Fall Term 2022. “We’re thrilled to provide the very first doctoral-level program […]
Council briefs; Ramp to close; trick-or-treat hours announced
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst City Manager Jim Grabowski made a few announcements at the City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 18: • Beginning Thursday, Oct. 21, there will be a closure for 30 days of the ramp that takes vehicles from south 294 to north or […]
After 14 months, remains of missing Elmhurst resident, UA exec found; Contractors make discovery deep in forest preserve where car was located
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 24, the Independent learned the grisly news that the remains of Elmhurst resident and United Airlines executive Jake Cefolia had been found deep in the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Lemont, where his vehicle had been abandoned […]
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 […]
James McKee, 93
James Arnott (“Jim”) McKee, an resident of Elmhurst since 1959, passed away on October 21, 2021 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Josephson) McKee for more than 57 years; loving father of James Arthur (Suzie) McKee and Julie (Joseph) Pacetti; proud grandfather of Graham […]
Nancy Akiko Kurotsuchi, 90
Nancy Akiko Kurotsuchi, nee Ishikawa, died October 16, 2021, at the age of 90. She was a longtime resident of the Oaks at Bartlett and former longtime resident of Elmhurst. Nancy was the beloved wife of Roy Kurotsuchi; loving mother of Susan, James and Karen (Daniel) Inkelas; proud grandmother of […]
Remains at Waterfall Glen identified as missing Elmhurst resident
An autopsy on Oct. 23 confirmed the remains found at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien on Friday are that of 50-year-old Jacob Cefolia of Elmhurst, who was reported missing in August 2020. A forensic odontologist examined dental records and positively identified the remains as Cefolia, according to DuPage County […]
Deceased Person Found at Waterfall Glen Identified
On Friday October 22nd, 2021 the DuPage Page County Coroner’s Office responded to a report of a deceased person in the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. An autopsy was performed the next day. A cause and manner of death have not been determined and remains under investigation. A Forensic Odonatologist has examined […]