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 […]
Elmhurst News
Elmhurst school named a National Blue Ribbon School
Jefferson Elementary among 356 schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Jefferson Elementary School now has the “bragging rights” to be added to the list of schools in the United States to have earned National Blue Ribbon Status. The announcement came from […]
JANE JOANN STINSON, 99
Jane JoAnn Stinson, nee Perelli, age 99, cherished wife of the late Cecil (2020) for 68 years. Devoted mother of Julie (Gerald) Glander. Proud grandmother of Tyler (Mary) Glander and Melanie (Nathan) Weglarz. Loving great-grandmother of Andrew, Thomas, Philip Glander and Ethan Weglarz. Dear aunt of many nieces and […]
List of candidates, referenda, propositions on Nov. 5 general election ballot
Editor’s note: The following is a list of candidates running for federal, state and DuPage County offices who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, as well as a list of referenda and propositions. Candidates who are running unopposed are not listed. This list is specific to voters who reside […]
School District 48’s ‘Safe Schools, Secure Futures’ referendum on November ballot; District includes Salt Creek school on Route 83, Frontage Road
Salt Creek School District 48 is placing a $48 million bond measure on the Nov. 5 ballot. If approved by taxpayers, the funds will be used to improve safety and security, ADA accessibility, traffic flow, physical education and academic programming. “If the referendum is successful, the district will be equipped […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 26 Family Day: Monochrome Portraits. From 1-4 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, inspired by the technicolor of Rafael Blanco, families are invited for an afternoon exploring color and portraiture. Using different shades or one’s favorite hue, visitors can create pictures of themselves or loved ones in […]
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 […]
Gearing up for the 41st annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot; Elmhurst resident, decorated veteran Mark Madigan named Honorary Starter
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It’s not unusual for a decorated veteran to be modest about his service and accomplishments. That was the case with Elmhurst resident Mark Madigan, who earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart during the Vietnam War, helping to save at least two […]
VIOLA ANN WYCISLAK
Wycislak, Viola Ann (nee Nosko) passed October 11, 2024. Adventurous copilot (wife) of Gene Wycislak and courageous ringmaster (mother) for a circus of six sons. Life Celebration in Villa Park on October 29 from 3pm – 7pm. Email [email protected] for details.
Community Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 19 “Stories Behind the Song”: A night with Nashville songwriters. From 6-10 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield Road, the American Legion Post is hosting the fifth annual Nashville Songwriters “Stories Behind the Songs” event. The vvent will feature five Nashville songwriting […]