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 […]
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Phyllis S. Greco, 95
Phyllis S. Greco, 95, passed away at home on July 26, 2021. Beloved wife and business partner for seventy five years to the late Emil Greco. Loving mother of Patrick Greco, Francine “Sis” Greco (Bruce Campbell), Philip Greco (Kathleen Olinger Greco) and Renee Greco. Cherished grandmother to Patrick Greco Jr […]
ECCI, American Legion hosting country music events; Update on plans for 2nd ‘Nashville Songwriter’ event
Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will partner with the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) to co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside […]
Former resident Nick Celozzi returns to film movie; Praises experience working at Elmhurst University
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Perhaps you know his father better than you know him. Nick Celozzi Jr. is the son of Nick Celozzi of the Celozzi-Ettleson car dealership best known for the slogan, “Where you always save more money.” Nick Jr. did not follow his father into […]
City honors Grabowski for ten years
Jim Grabowski and his wife Kristin are pictured here at a reception held at the Community Bank of Elmhurst to celebrate his 10 years of being the City Manager of Elmhurst. There have only been three City Managers to serve the City of Elmhurst and the average tenure is 29 […]
Architects present plan for Metra station; Based on public input, future includes more waiting space, other amenities
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At the Elmhurst City Council meeting held Monday, July 19, the company CDM Smith offered a presentation about the plans for Elmhurst’s new Metra station. “We’ve been working on this project for the past five years,” said Chris Martell, principal with CDM Smith. […]
Police: Shots fired at 3rd and Willow; Seek any home surveillance videos available
On Sunday, July 25, at 11:39 p.m., Elmhurst Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Third St. and Willow. Upon the arrival of police, officers discovered several shell casings in the 200 block of Willow and on Illinois street. A witness reported seeing a gray […]
Gertrude M. Ewert, 93
Gertrude M. Ewert, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 22, 2021 in Naperville at the age of 93. She was born Sept. 26, 1927 in Chicago to Emil and Marie (nee Mielke) Donisch. Gertrude is survived by her children Kathy (Jim Sears) Ewert, Carolyn (John) Slone, and Richard (Vanessa […]
Ruth Starshak Martin, 93
Ruth Starshak Martin, a 64-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 93. A lifelong devoted volunteer, Ruth held leadership positions with countless charities and organizations throughout her life. For her alma-mater, Mount Mary University (’50), she served on the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees, […]
Tracey Ann Ward, 49
Tracey Ann Ward, nee Mulvey, passed away after a short illness at the age of 49. Tracey was a graduate of York High School and she attended Marquette University before her position in the office for Plumbers Union Local 130. Tracey was the beloved mother of Donald J. “Donny” Ward; […]
