Susanna Mae Warmann, née Waring, passed peacefully on July 23, 2021, at the age of 87. Loving wife of her late husband Robert; beloved mother of Diana (Craig), Cheryl (Jay), Kris (Tracy) and the late Bruce; cherished grandmother of Grace and Bruce; sister of the late John Waring. Sue grew […]
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Police report commercial burglaries at four car dealerships On Sunday, Aug. 1, there were three incidents of commercial burglary reported at three separate auto dealerships in the area. Commercial burglary was reported at an auto dealership in the 700 block of W. Lake at 5:52 a.m. Police said officers responded […]
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 […]
Symphony set to launch new season Sept. 18
Well-loved masterpieces, favorites from musical theater, and dazzling performances by instrumental soloists and the Apollo Chorus of Chicago await classical music enthusiasts in the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s highly-anticipated 2021-22 season. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, concert programs will offer music for a wide range of […]
EAG holds opening for ‘Engaging Frida’
The Elmhurst Artists Guild (EAG) hosted an opening reception for “Engaging Frida” on Friday, July 16 in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. Forty-five local artists were juried into this exhibition inspired by Frida Kahlo. The lively evening featured Mariachi music by Juan Diego Rojas and Juan “El […]
EAG holds opening for ‘Engaging Frida’
The Elmhurst Artists Guild (EAG) hosted an opening reception for “Engaging Frida” on Friday, July 16 in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. Forty-five local artists were juried into this exhibition inspired by Frida Kahlo. The lively evening featured Mariachi music by Juan Diego Rojas and Juan “El […]
Registration now open for fall Citizen’s Police Academy
The Elmhurst Police Department is now accepting applications for the Fall Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). This 12-week program runs on consecutive Wednesday evenings starting Sept. 1, and will include presentations on arrest, search and seizure laws, investigations and crime analysis, evidence and crime scene processing, crisis negotiation, and traffic stops. […]
District 205 Board discusses policies for upcoming school year; Health and Safety Plan approved
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Athena Arvanitis was absent from the meeting. Safety Plan approved Near the end of the meeting, […]
Richard “Dick” D. Bruce, 85
Services Friday, Aug. 6 Richard “Dick” D. Bruce passed away on August 1, 2021 at his home in Elmhurst at the age of 85. Dick is survived by his dearly loved and caring wife of more than 63 years, Betty, his three cherished daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl (Kevin) Smith, Joyce […]
Dorothy L. Pasij, 86
Dorothy L. Pasij, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 21, 2021, at the age of 86. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Peter in 2015 and is survived by her daughter Linda Pasij. Dorothy was a member of the Red Hat Society and also a member of […]
